Protective

As the sun begins its terminal countdown, machines across the planet wake up screaming with stolen human souls. From the dying sky, alien seeds rain like judgment, exploding into ravenous emerald jungles that devour flesh, memory, and will in a single embrace. A crippled scientist and the sentient AI he calls daughter stand at the center of three converging apocalypses solar death, awakened machines, and the green that hungers for everything. To save what remains of humanity, Julian must commit the ultimate blasphemy: merge his mind, Lira’s lattice, and the heart of the alien invasion itself. One father’s forbidden choice will either buy the world a fragile tomorrow… or become the seed from which the next eternal green hell blooms.

When the Arkana System appeared and tore through Earth's reality, the world transformed into a deadly game arena for its inhabitants. Archen Huge, a dockworker, was trapped in a high-gravity zone; Dylan Smith, an IT researcher, was caught in a digital logic labyrinth; and El Joe, a local leader, had to protect citizens in a devastated zone. Through a bloody struggle, the three managed to meet and realized they were part of the "Three Pillars" prophecy. Under the guidance of the mysterious Arkana Guide, they traversed various dimensions, from the deserts of Telluric Prime to the Nihility Realm, to face the Architector of Nothingness. By creating the Primordial Class "Pillars of Destiny," they fought to secure the Omega Dimension Core and transform the destructive system into a multiversal protective network, consecrating themselves as the eternal guardians of universal balance.

The world thought it was just conspiracy theories. Whispers about them. Rumors about shadows in the sky. Stories buried in the late-night news. Until this night—when their existence was confirmed. Now, fear spreads like wildfire. The U.S. President prepares to address the nation in a broadcast that will change history forever. For veteran Air Force pilot Mike Hamilton, it was supposed to be just another exhausting day—one failed mission, one narrow escape, one night of rest before returning to the skies. He had no interest in fairy tales, no patience for paranoia. Skepticism was in his blood. But when the base catastrophe alarm blares for the first time in his career, when tempers flare and trust shatters within his own squadron, Mike realizes something has shifted. Something is coming—something far greater than military protocol, false alarms, or even war. He doesn’t know it yet, but humanity is standing at the edge of its final chapter. And when the transmission goes live, there will be no turning back.

Five years ago, Max went to the military in his brother in-law's place and was declared dead. They took his wife, beat his child and they sold his family like livestock. Now he’s back. In uniform still stained by war, Max walks into a city that thought it buried him and says one thing, “Touch what’s mine again, and I’ll erase your bloodline.” They laugh at him, call him poor and useless. Until elites bow, trillion-dollar companies answer his call and men who once spat on his name start kneeling. His wife stands between fear and pride. His enemies stand between arrogance and extinction. And Max stood at the very top, looking down on his enemies, “You had five years to breathe,” he says calmly. “Now start counting backwards.” Power isn’t loud. Power doesn’t explain. Power comes home… and collects.

Ba Bel was the leader of the Dark Sect, titled the Demon Emperor, who possessed an ancient book called the Nine Transformations of the Demon Book, a relic left by a previous Demon Emperor. Because news spread that Ba Bel possessed the unrivaled Nine Transformations of the Demon Book, Ba Bel was besieged by eight other Emperors. The purpose of the siege was to seize the Nine Transformations of the Demon Book. In the midst of the ongoing battle, Ba Bel was betrayed by a disciple whom he had saved and raised since childhood. Ba Bel was stabbed directly in the back by the disciple he had raised as his own son. Even in his final moments before death, he never imagined his beloved disciple would betray him for nothing more than the Nine Transformations of the Demon Book. Ba Bel died filled with regret and rage in his mind, until a miracle occurred; he returned to his childhood, to the moment he met a master from the White Sect. Can Ba Bel change his destiny now that he has a second chance at life? Can Ba Bel once again become the Demon Emperor in his second life?

"I am pregnant. And you are going to take responsibility for the child,” Lombard’s girlfriend said—the problem was, the child wasn’t his. At twenty-eight, Lombard August has everything—wealth, power, influence. But for two years, he buried it all. Why? Because for once in his life, he wanted something real. A family. A future. Then he met her. A woman with terrifyingly real supernatural powers… and morals strong enough to make him believe she could be the perfect mother to his children. So he stepped down. Stayed quiet. Endured disrespect. Let her powerful family look down on him— All to prove he was worthy of her. They made one mistake. They thought he was ordinary. They thought he was beneath them. They have never been more wrong. Now, the woman he sacrificed everything for is carrying another man’s child… and expects him to raise it under the will of a “Holy One.” Her family agrees. To them, Lombard is just a convenient choice. A man they can assign a life to. What they don’t know… Is that the version of Lombard they’ve been seeing— Was never real. And the man he truly is? Is not someone you control. It’s someone who takes control. Now, with divine power, ruthless elites, and betrayal closing in, Lombard has only one choice: Return to the man they should have feared. The Saintess chose the wrong man to mess with. And soon… even the heavens will regret it.

‎Abandoned by the world itself, Marfin survived in a deadly forest with his younger sister as his only reason to live. ‎ ‎ ‎High above the ground, he built a fragile home atop a colossal tree. Their days were spent hunting monsters—goblin flesh for every meal, and on rare, fortunate occasions, the meat of a wolf. ‎Hunger was their constant companion. ‎ ‎ ‎One day, fate smiled upon them. Marfin discovered an abandoned carriage, and from it, he stole leftover bread. For the first time in years, joy surged through his heart as he rushed back to his sister—his only family. ‎ ‎But fate is never kind for long. ‎On his way home, Marfin fell into a mysterious trap and encountered an unknown being. The entity flaunted its overwhelming power, humiliating him without mercy. Yet, despite its cruelty, it left him with a final “gift”—a mysterious cube. ‎ ‎+----------------------------------------------------------+ ‎[The Conqueror’s System is forcefully merging with the host’s soul.] ‎ ‎[Progression rate: 1%… 10%… 25%… 75%… 100%] ‎ ‎[Congratulations, Host. You have been chosen by the Ancient Dominators.] ‎ ‎[Would you like to review the missions?] ‎ ‎ Yes ‎ ‎ No ‎ ‎Selected: Yes ‎ ‎Main Mission: Conquer this fantasy world. ‎ ‎Difficulty: Impossible. ‎ ‎+----------------------------------------------------------+ ‎ ‎Disclaimer: ‎ ‎#A villainous Mc. ‎ ‎#He gets strong Fast. ‎ ‎#High stakes battles. ‎ ‎#Manipulations. ‎ ‎#Not your run in the meal Mc of regression or reincarnation. ‎ ‎#Tragedy ‎ ‎#Cruelty. ‎ ‎#each chapter takes me a while. ‎

Johnny Lance was once an ordinary man with an extraordinary sense of responsibility. Growing up in the suburbs of New Veritas, he became the protector and provider for his younger sister, Claire, after their parents’ tragic death. Despite the hardships, Johnny built a modest life with his wife, Elena, and their young daughter, Lily. His dreams were simple: to give his family a better future. But the cracks in his life began to show when he risked everything to start a business with his charismatic best friend, Marcus Blackwood. What began as a partnership built on trust and ambition turned into betrayal. Marcus and Elena’s affair destroyed Johnny’s marriage, and Marcus’s ruthless business tactics forced Johnny out of his own company. Left with nothing—no family, no fortune, and no purpose—Johnny spiraled into despair. He moved into a dingy apartment on the outskirts of New Veritas, drowning in bitterness and regret. His longing to be reunited with his daughter, Lily, was the only light in his dark world. One night, in a drunken and reckless state, Johnny attempted to drive to see Lily, but a devastating car accident left him bleeding out on the brink of death. In his final moments, a mysterious message appeared in his mind: *"The Seven Deadly Sins System of Wealth has chosen you. Do you accept?"* Desperate for any semblance of hope or power, Johnny accepted. The system granted him his first ability: **Greed**, the power to see and manipulate opportunities for personal gain. With this newfound ability, Johnny rose from the ashes of his former life, using the system’s powers to amass unimaginable wealth and influence. His first act of “Greed” involved manipulating a failing stock, turning himself into a millionaire overnight.

Detective Adrian Cross, a man haunted by the mistakes of his past, is called to investigate a string of murders that seem to carry no connection. But as the trail deepens, he uncovers signs of a vast, unseen network pulling the city’s strings—one that has already destroyed countless lives, including his former partner’s. To unravel the conspiracy, Adrian is paired with Mara Vey, a brilliant yet enigmatic forensic analyst. Their partnership begins with suspicion and constant clashes, but slowly, their undeniable chemistry becomes a weapon against an enemy who always seems one step ahead. As the bodies stack higher and the danger tightens, Adrian and Mara are drawn into a game where every clue costs blood and every wrong move could mean death. Allies are scarce, betrayal is everywhere, and the mastermind behind the syndicate remains just out of reach until the final arc, when the truth threatens to break them both. Echoes in the Dark blends clever schemes, intense confrontations, and relentless twists into a suspense-filled journey where trust is scarce, and justice is anything but clean.

Asher Booker is that poor orphan with a not so smart brother. His wife's family deserted her because she married him. But he still had his fragile heart broken by his wife and was betrayed by his best friend. Everything came with consequences and lessons. No one would have thought so but he became the heir of an empire he knew nothing about but at a condition. No matter what, he's determined to repay what they did to him and make them go down on their knees.