The Ancient Genes

At first, his downfall left him in despair. But unbeknownst to him, a great secret had been waiting all along—one that would grant him unimaginable power. Chosen by an ancient relic, his life changed completely, marking the beginning of a new destiny. "What lies ahead?" This is the story of a man chosen by fate to embark on a journey that will determine the peace and future of his people.

In the darkest corners of Marseille, where hope sinks faster than a rusted anchor, an overdose should have been the end for Jean Valéry. But for this broken Navy veteran, death was only a doorway. He awoke with another soul burning within him—that of the Black Sea Alchemist, the failed guardian of Atlantis, whispering of ancient magic and the vengeance of the deep. Every corner of the Old Port is now his laboratory, every drop of polluted saltwater an ingredient for deadly potions and poisons. Fractured memories guide him, while a raw and dangerous alchemical power demands release. But Marseille is not only a haven for crime bosses. Deep within its murky waters, an ancient power has awakened, demanding accountability for the failures of his past reincarnations. To save the city, he must first seize it from the grip of the underworld. To atone for the sins of the past, he must become a monster in the present. This is not a story about the rise of a hero. This is a story of transmutation—how a broken man is melted down in the crucible of magic, malice, and destiny. The question isn't whether he will survive, but what he will become afterward: an unbeatable crime king, or a protector damned by the sea?

When seventeen-year-old Oberon Faewild awakens the mysterious Pathway of Dreams, his future appears ruined. Unlike the prestigious Legacy Families who inherit powerful and well-documented Paths, Oberon's Branch—the Dream Voyager—is so obscure that even the academy's records know almost nothing about it. Branded as a Mystic with little combat potential, Oberon resigns himself to an ordinary life. Everything changes when his passive skill pulls him into the Dream Realm—an ancient plane abandoned by civilizations long forgotten. Hidden villages, impossible creatures, mysterious towers, and priceless relics lie scattered across this forgotten world, waiting to be discovered. As Oberon uncovers the Dream Realm's secrets, he realizes his Path is far more extraordinary—and far more dangerous—than anyone could have imagined. But every secret comes with a price. Powerful organizations, ancient beings, and the mysteries surrounding the Dream Realm begin to converge upon him. To survive the Void, protect those he loves, and uncover the truth behind his Path, Oberon must journey through worlds where dreams and reality are separated by only the thinnest of boundaries.

Florian is tasked by her capricious master to find a set of gifted individuals. These individuals will become the cornerstone of change within the crumbling Vaurus Empire. Florian and her newfound allies soon come to realize there is far more beneath the surface. Conspiracy, war, rebellion, ancient secrets and arduous tasks lie ahead. The group pushed into their calamitous fates need to face their own demons and those within the empire.

When the seven red moons rise, the world bleeds into chaos and ancient monsters reclaim the earth. Ren, a simple courier, finds his mundane life shattered when he absorbs the blood of a dying noble girl, awakening a forbidden Demon lineage. Now, hunted by the very creatures he once feared and courted by those who seek a king, Ren must survive the awakening of his own monstrous potential.

Arcana High is known as the greatest magic academy in the Bluestar World. It is prestigious, disciplined, and supposedly safe. But when a group of ordinary teens accidentally breaks into the academy’s restricted library, they uncover something no student was ever meant to see: A living, ancient map that chooses them as its “Special Players.” From that moment on, their lives changed into a strange, game-like reality where hidden, forbidden regions appeared all around the Bluestar World. Monsters, Mutated Beasts, Zombies, and unknown monstrosities roam the world. Every basic spell evolves like a skill tree. And the map keeps issuing quests with one warning: “Level up… or die.” Forced to team up despite their clashing personalities, the teens must explore the world's hidden regions, unlock ancient magic, and complete trials that push them far beyond their limits. But the deeper they go, the more they realize: The map is just a trial ground for divine beings called the Naphil. Entities powerful enough to rewrite the structure of the Bluestar World. And now, they want to filter out the strong players from the weak. If humans can't level up fast enough, Arcana High won’t be the only thing that falls…The entire realm will.

In the desolate town of Ravenswood, journalist Lucas arrives to debunk its supernatural myths but stumbles upon a cursed history hidden in the shadows. As he digs deeper, he discovers a cycle of disappearances and dark rituals plaguing the town every decade. Guided by an unseen force, Lucas ventures into the ancient forest, revealing eerie symbols and a malevolent presence. The forgotten souls of Ravenswood, trapped between the living and the dead, implore him to unearth the truth. Haunted by memories of a forgotten past, Lucas faces a spectral figure revealing a pact made by desperate townsfolk centuries ago. To break the curse, he must confront an ancient entity lurking in the heart of the forest—a force that hungers for the suffering of Ravenswood. As Lucas navigates the ethereal landscape and confronts the colossal entity, the town's forgotten souls bear witness to a final reckoning. The malevolence that bound Ravenswood for centuries must be confronted, and Lucas holds the key to severing the town's ties to the cursed realm. In a surreal confrontation with the entity, Lucas must grapple with his own past and make a choice that will either free Ravenswood from its haunted history or condemn it to an eternity of darkness. The shadows of the forgotten demand justice, and Lucas is the reluctant harbinger of their long-awaited reckoning.

They broke his bones. They spat on his pride. They left him to die in the gutter. They just made the biggest mistake of their lives. Zolda was nothing—just another piece of street trash in a city ruled by cruel billionaires and ruthless gangsters. But on the verge of death, the heavens blinked. An ancient seal shattered, gifting him the Kunao Inner Eye and the forbidden Legacy of the Divine Healer. Now, Zolda sees what no human can: the flow of blood, the cracks in bones, and the dark secrets rotting inside the elites. He doesn’t need a scalpel to save you, and he doesn’t need a gun to end you. With a flick of his wrist and a single silver needle, he controls life and death. From crushing arrogant young masters at charity galas to battling cyborg assassins and dismantling ancient immortality cults, Zolda is on a warpath. Along with a genius fallen heiress and a deadly assassin-doctor, he’s building an empire on the ruins of his enemies. One hand offers salvation. The other delivers absolute destruction. In a city where money used to be god... Zolda is the new religion. "You have two choices: Get cured, or get crushed. The Emperor is in session."

In the world of Elarion, a person's fate is decided at birth. Everyone possesses an Aether Heart—the source of their talent, status, and future. Those born with powerful hearts are destined to become rulers, while those without one are treated as less than servants. Akseli Vainio was born without an Aether Heart. As the last heir of the once-glorious Vainio Clan, he became the family's greatest disgrace. Mocked by nobles, abandoned by his own blood, and rejected by the fiancée who no longer wanted a worthless husband, Akseli spent eighteen years living as the world's biggest failure. Until the night he was murdered. His death shattered an ancient seal hidden within his body, awakening the Void Heart—a forbidden power sealed away for thousands of years. The Void Heart can devour Aether Hearts, steal cultivation, and turn the strength of others into its own. But every heart it consumes slowly erases Akseli's humanity. Now, hunted by the Seven Great Clans and haunted by the voice of the ancient Void Emperor, Akseli must choose... Will he fight to remain human... Or become the monster the world feared all along?

Ares Valen was an ordinary man—until a lightning storm tore reality apart and hurled him into another world. He wakes up inside the dying body of a forgotten prince on a collapsing frontier: a barren desert, starving civilians, half-orc raiders, berserk tribes, and warlords fighting over the last scraps of land. Death closes in from every direction. Then a familiar voice echoes in his mind: “Rome: Total War system initialized.” The world changes. With this strange power, Ares can summon Roman legions, build ancient cities, unlock divine blessings, and command armies that grow stronger after every victory. As the chosen War Priest of Jupiter, he gains divine skills, awakens legendary commanders, and turns a dying settlement into a rising force feared across the frontier. But enemies are everywhere— dark mages, barbarian clans, forgotten gods, and kingdoms long fallen into ruin. In the shadows, something ancient begins to stir again… the same force that once destroyed this land. Aretian has only one path left: Rise. Conquer. Survive. And forge a new Rome in a world that has never known its might. War. Strategy. Divine power. A legend begins at the edge of the desert.