Pause System Harem In The Apocalypse

First, it was the Gates. Now, an ancient alien species is subtly invading, planning to turn humanity into livestock. This is the Second Calamity, a prophesied trial that must be overcome to face the true end of the world. Just as a new apocalypse begins, Orion awakens with a system. Ding! [You have awakened with the Evolution System!] Thrown into a parallel Earth plagued by monsters and Hunters, Orion receives his first task. [one must stay proactive!] [Your first task: Character Development!] The system reveals his first daily quest: a grueling workout regimen of push-ups, sit-ups, and running. The goal is to transform him from his "ugly, obese" state into something better, rewarding him with points in Charisma, Agility, Strength, and Endurance. [Is this torture!?] Orion shouts. Ding! [No, it's Character Development! ^-^]

He died a failure. He woke up a weapon. Ethan Cross had nothing: betrayed by the wife who took his fortune, disowned by his billionaire family, and publicly humiliated after a failed suicide attempt. At his absolute lowest, a cold, alien intelligence the Wealth Ascension System activates within him. Its offer is ruthless: complete impossible financial tasks for vast rewards, or suffer brutal neurological punishments for failure. With the System as his relentless engine, Ethan transforms from a broken man into "Mr. AK," a ghost of the financial world. He builds an empire in the shadows, amassing billions while systematically dismantling the lives of those who destroyed him. His ex-wife, Claire, watches in furious denial as the mysterious tycoon "Mr. AK" outmaneuvers her at every turn, never suspecting the rival ruining her ascent is the husband she left for dead. From a viral "Hobo Billionaire" stunt to a hostile takeover of his own family's empire, Ethan's revenge is calculated, cold, and spectacular. The final blow lands at Claire's own wedding, where a shocking public reveal exposes Mr. AK's true identity, destroying her new life and legacy in a single, devastating moment. But as one war ends, a greater one begins. The System's final message is clear: "Phase One Complete. Phase Two: Global Domination Initiated." Ethan must now decide if he is the master of this power, or merely its most valuable pawn. This is a story of bone-deep betrayal, astronomical wealth as a weapon, and a revenge so perfect it changes the world.

In a near-future world on the brink of destruction, the fate of humanity rests on the shoulders of the Pendulum Squad, a group of elite soldiers tasked with protecting the world from a new and dangerous threat. Led by Captain Jenna Williams, the squad must navigate treacherous terrain, outsmart their enemies, and make tough decisions that could mean the difference between life and death. As they journey across the globe, the Pendulum Squad faces new challenges at every turn, from hostile enemies to unexpected allies. But when Jenna discovers a shocking secret that threatens to upend everything she knows about her team and their mission, she must race against time to uncover the truth and prevent a catastrophic disaster. With each passing day, Jenna and her team are pushed to their limits, as they confront betrayal, sacrifice, and the consequences of their actions. As the stakes get higher and the danger intensifies, the Pendulum Squad begins to crack under the pressure, and Jenna is forced to make difficult decisions that could cost her team everything they've worked for. In the heart-pounding conclusion, Jenna and her squad face their toughest challenge yet, as they confront their enemies in a showdown that will determine the fate of humanity. Will they emerge victorious and save the world from destruction, or will they fall to the forces of evil and doom humanity to a grim and uncertain future?

[Kill. Plunder. Evolve. Dominate.] ​Alex Vane was a nobody—just another delivery driver trying to survive the daily grind. That was until he woke up on Dead Man’s Isle, a secret testing ground for the sinister Sterling Genetics Corporation. ​Surrounded by cybernetic horrors and prehistoric beasts, Alex should have died within the hour. Instead, he awakened the System. ​Defeat Enemies: Loot their stats. ​Survive Trauma: Unlock hidden skills. ​Inject the Serum: Become the Juggernaut. ​From the blood-soaked jungles of Sector C to the neon-lit slums of Sector B, Alex clawed his way to the top, only to be betrayed and cast into the deepest hell: Sector Zero. ​But the Abyss didn't kill him. It forged him into something else. Something... unstoppable. ​Now, he returns to the surface with a Gravity Warhammer in his hand and an army of the damned at his back. The scientists wanted to create the ultimate weapon? They succeeded. ​And now, the weapon is coming for them. ​"System Status: JUGGERNAUT. Strength: ERROR."

Have you ever considered what you would do if your tranquil world suddenly became post-apocalyptic, with mankind being persecuted by monstrous creatures and demonic beasts? Or humanity at the bottom of the food chain and being pushed to the brink of extinction?  ***  The crimson moon's appearance marked the beginning of everything; terrifying monsters and other beings, including vampires, werewolves, ghouls, and many more, have been present. These beings are referred to as the "supernaturals." The only people who can fight for humanity and prevent the extinction of humans are individuals who have extraordinary powers known as the "blessed." At a cost. Dave, a social outcast harassed for his lack of unique skills and being an orphan whose parents were killed by the supernatural, unexpectedly acquires access to the "system" with a unique lineage. Follow Dave as he rises to the top of a post-apocalyptic, dystopian society where the strong become predators and the weak become prey. Don't forget to leave a frank review and comment, as well as add the book to your library, as your readership will determine how long the book will be. Additionally, as a gesture of support and gratitude, you can vote for me using gems. Click the cloud or cart image with the arrow pointing down in it on the right side to download the chapters at the best and most reasonable price possible.

Catching my girlfriend of four years was cheating on me, my heart didn’t just break; it hollowed out. I drank myself stupid trying to numb it, but alcohol never really does the job. Then, like an idiot, I drove home drunk and ended up crashing straight into a truck. On the brink of death, a demon appeared. She offered to save me and grant me power, so long as I gave her one thing in return: entertainment. Next thing I know, I’ve been blessed with a Charm skill. And as it levels up, life gets… chaotic. Suddenly I’m being chased by all kinds of women. As I climb the social ladder and build real influence, one goal stays burning in my chest: to serve the girl who betrayed me a cold, delicious revenge she’ll never forget.

My wife gave our final piece of meat to her secret lover while I stood freezing in a sixty-below-zero blizzard. The man who had cast aside everything to keep them alive was now a joke, a useless son-in-law left to perish in the cold. They were never aware of the truth. I had been the secret heir to the most powerful family in the city. I had thrown it all away for her. Mocked by my in-laws and treated as a servant, I still believed she loved me. Until the Cold Apocalypse occurred. The world froze, monsters came out, and civilization collapsed. My devotion to blindness brought me a miserable, frozen death. But death wasn‘t the end. It was three days before the end of the world when I finally opened my eyes. This time, the obedient husband is gone, replaced by something much worse. The Chimera King System has loaded. When I carried the carapaces of mutated monsters, I absorbed their DNA and the strength that comes with it. This time, I will not plead. I will not give. I will not love blindly. My wife and her lover believe they will be able to use me once more when the ice thaws. They’re wrong. This time... I will make sure they freeze.

Ethan, a poor yet determined man, struggles to prove his worth and save the Caldwell family after they reject him due to his humble background of a nobody. James, a vengeful former employee whose father died mysteriously and was once close to the Caldwell family, sees an opportunity to infiltrate through Sophia’s generosity. James plans to exact revenge for his father’s death by taking over their companies and destroying their legacy. Meanwhile, Ethan, suspecting James’s true intentions but unable to expose him directly, sets out to become rich so he can protect Sophia and the Caldwell family from the looming threat. As James’s plot unfolds, Ethan races against time to uncover the truth and secure a future where he can finally prove his worth to Sophia and save the Caldwell legacy from destruction.

They thought the past was dead. They were wrong. When Dr. Adrian Cole discovers an extinct plant growing in the forest outside Evergreen City, he knows something impossible is happening. But the plant is only the beginning. Soon, creatures that vanished thousands of years ago begin returning, and a terrifying warning left behind by his father reveals that the danger will grow worse under the full moon. Nobody believes Adrian. Not the authorities, not the scientists, and certainly not the people who think his father's experiments were nothing but madness. With time running out, Adrian joins forces with four teenagers who share his passion for science. Their search for answers leads them to a restricted scientific archive, missing research pages, and a secret powerful enough to change everything they know about the past. Their only hope lies in an unfinished time machine and the truth behind his father's mysterious disappearance. But as the creatures grow more aggressive and Evergreen City edges toward destruction, Adrian discovers that the past has secrets no one was meant to uncover. To save humanity, he must finish what his father started before the world he knows becomes extinct.

“Babe, what are you doing with him?” He raised a brow with a voice filled with contempt, his eyes raging in anger. “What does it look like?” She snorted in disgust. “Do you have the right to even ask me such a question? Just look at you.” She couldn’t help but laugh with a very loud voice and Carter followed suit. “You are looking worse than a dog and you expect me to stick with you?” She clicked her tongue, mocking his pitiful state. “Seriously? Babe, after everything I have done for you?” Logan stared at his girlfriend in disbelief. The woman he had fallen for had changed overnight and doesn’t have any regard for him again. “Don’t call me babe! If you ain’t ashamed, I’m ashamed for you!” She spat at his face in annoyance. ~~~ Logan couldn’t believe his eyes and ears. He had endured disrespect and belittlement from others, but he never expected it from the person he loved the most, Eleanor. He had sacrificed his savings to support her education and take care of her every need. He had neglected himself, believing that as long as Eleanor was happy and comfortable, he would be too. But now, he discovered that she had been two-timing him, using him as a mere pastime. She publicly insulted and humiliated him. However, everything changes when Logan stumbles upon a power system. A system that promises him beauty, wealth, and fame in a short span of time. With this newfound power in his hands, what will Logan do? Will he seek revenge? Will he rise above his past and create a new future? The choices he makes will shape his destiny and reveal the true extent of his strength.