slice of life

Pavel Antonov, a delivery man leading a happy life with his beautiful girlfriend, Evane, is deeply shattered when he witnesses his girlfriend's infidelity. He experiences humiliation and eventually faints. Pavel wakes up with a mysterious message in his brain: "System activated." On a journey to comprehend the situation, he becomes entangled in an intrigue that unveils a dark secret, ultimately altering his life. He starts taking revenge and earning good money, he is no longer the poor man he once was!

In a world where the gods' influence is waning, a group of brave mortals must navigate the complex web of divine politics to prevent catastrophe. The gods, once worshiped and revered, were sealed away by powerful völva thousands of years ago. However, a powerful force is stirring, threatening to resurface after millennia of imprisonment. Kael, a young guard, finds himself entangled in a web of fate when a mysterious girl named Eira appears. Unbeknownst to Kael, Eira's presence is tied to the imprisonment of Loki, the Norse god of deceit and chaos, who is bound in the depths of Útgarðar. As Loki begins to exert his influence over humanity, Kael, Eira, and Vigdis, a seasoned warrior, must join forces to stop the god's destructive power. But tragedy strikes when Eira, the woman Kael has grown to love, loses her soul to Loki's dark magic. With Eira's fate hanging in the balance, Kael and Vigdis must navigate the treacherous landscape of divine politics to prevent Loki's return to power. Can they overcome the odds and save their world from destruction, or will the forces of chaos prevail?

Alex Chen, a 17-year-old high school student, is constantly bullied and feels powerless. But when a brutal attack almost kills him, an ancient amulet revives Alex, granting him incredible powers. As Alex discovers his hidden potential, he meet Lila Kim, a mysterious and skilled martial artist who becomes his mentor. Lila helps Alex master his abilities and uncover the amulet's secrets. However, Victor Vex, the leader of the bullies, becomes obsessed with the amulet's power and will stop at nothing to claim it. Alex and Lila must evade Victor's ruthless pursuit while unraveling the mysteries of the amulet and its connection to his city's hidden magical world. As Alex grows in power and confidence, he face a series of challenges and battles that test his abilities and values. With Lila's guidance, Alex must confront his own darkness and learn to wield his powers for good. In a heart-pumping climax, Alex faces off against Victor in an epic battle to control the amulet's power and determine the fate of their city. Will Alex rise to the challenge, or will Victor's evil plans prevail?

A master takes a stroll in the lower world. On his way he sees an orphan with a fragile body being beaten and bullied. The orphan, Luo LianHao doesn't ask for help nor does he seek it. The master takes it as an encounter of fate and leaves Luo with a gift. Now he has been marked by fate. A journey of twists and turns that will change the nature of his very soul awaits him. An orphan who rises to the top, to become the sovereign. In the upper world , a goddess has blocked her cultivation to enter the lower world to find her destined one. She carries a heavy destiny, one that is envied by even the martial gods. Who will be her destined one and can he bear the weight of the fate she carries?

Ethan Astor lived an average life. He was a responsible man who worked very hard as a cleaner to provide for his wife and his younger siblings. But one day, he stumbles into his wife having an affair with one of the big shots of the city and he confronts them. But he gets kicked out of the house by Philip. From that moment onwards, Ethan's life comes crashing down as something shocking about his wife was revealed to him. Ethan was meant to be scarred for life until he gets a call that turns his life around. How is he going to deal with the people who treated him as a joke and a tool for their own pleasure? Would Ethan ever find true love? This is a tale of Ethan's rise to power and him claiming the rightful life he deserves!

Twenty-five years ago, Lanvin descended to Earth, the last descendant of the heavenly kingdom of Arkawisesar. Despite being confused as to how he could excel in martial arts and play the magic lute without ever studying them, Luanvin recognized that his grandfather's pure blood had perfectly flowed through him, giving him access to all the powers of his grandfather and the descendants of the sky kingdom. One day, while meditating, Luanvin was surprised to find a mysterious presence within his meditation. For days, several disembodied voices had been bothering him, claiming that he was the sole heir to the throne of the sky kingdom of Arkawisesar and that he must take his place immediately. What will become of Luanvin's life next? Will he manage to find the location of the celestial kingdom of Arkawisesar?

"You have to hang on, buddy" Jordan shouted at his bleeding partner out of fright. "I am sorry, but...tell Aria to go far away. You too...It's not wort..." His breathing grew erratic, and Jordan watched life drain out of his partner. Sent away from his crime-infested country in his teenage years to avoid being sucked into the dominating crime rings in Baleria. Jordan Alarick is back after his father’s suspicious death. Hell-bent on making a change in a country that had become worse than his father ever imagined, Alarick set out to make a difference and to bring his father’s killers to book. Faced with a force infiltrated by the drug lords, the death of his partner, and the realization that the walls indeed have ears everywhere in Baleria even in the government, Jordan resigned to work independently to uncover the shady deals of the "rings.” Will this patriotic man succeed? Especially when his assistant happened to be the daughter of the man who wanted him dead the most? Welcome to Baleria. A world where the weak have no place.

Five centuries ago, a man named Yuta consumed mermaid flesh, granting him immortality but condemning him to a life of solitude. Now known as Kaiza, he wanders the world searching for a way to end his curse. His journey leads him to a mermaid colony, where he discovers their dark secret: they maintain their youth by consuming human flesh. When Kaiza rescues Mina, a young girl raised by the mermaids as their next meal, he is forced to destroy the creatures in a desperate act of survival. Bound by their shared immortality, Kaiza and Mina embark on a perilous quest to reclaim their humanity. Along the way, they face supernatural dangers, ancient mysteries, and moral dilemmas that test their resolve. While Kaiza struggles with centuries of guilt and loss, Mina’s innocence and curiosity bring hope to their journey. Together, they uncover the secrets of mermaid lore and confront the sacrifices required to undo their curse. As they grow closer, Kaiza and Mina must decide: How far are they willing to go to become human again? And what will they lose along the way?

A lone Dragon even after having the strongest ability of Void at his disposal can't escape the restrain of a Soul contract made by his ancestors to serve king, which made him slave of the Dragon King. But one day an opportunity presented itself in front of him. To finally set himself free from the contract that binds him. He took it, so that he can create a better future for himself and his loved once. However all his hopes tumbled down on him because king has destroyed everything that he held dear to his heart. Even killing him or so as king has thought. It is said that, when the night is darkest, that is when the star shines brightest and on that night Alex was given an opportunity to gain back everything he has lost, he was reincarnated as a Human. Join Alex on his adventure where he fight back against every odd and reach a territory uncharted by any Mortal or God and ascend to the Throne of Sovereignty. ~ From AKPOV ******************************************* PS: This novel will introduce more races like Humans, Demons, dwarves and Elves later. The initial chapters will focus on the life of MC as Dragon and some important historical event which has triggered the current scenario as well as important characters which will have huge impact on story later. By the end of Vol. 1 the cover of novel will make more sense therefore i request you to patiently read the first arc before judging the story. Disclaimer: Please Note that the novel cover is not owned by Author. Credit goes to respective Artist. A/N: If you wish to support author please visit ko-fi.com/akpov.

A destitute man, scorned and humiliated by others, William never had a day of peace. Even a random passerby could disdainfully trample over him without a second thought. But they were unaware that the wheels of fate had turned, and William had become a high-ranking general. His words now had the power to influence the government and the president; no one could stop him. General William has returned. One by one, those who looked down on him will soon come to regret it!