True Essence

He was the world’s top gamer—the undefeated champion of Kingdom War Online. But moments after claiming his final victory, he died… only to awaken inside the game—as the very villain everyone wants dead. Now reborn as Lord Virex, the last boss fated to fall, he holds all his memories, strategies, and battle instincts—but none of the player perks. Worse, he’s stuck in the body of a tyrant hated by the world, with an endgame war looming that promises his destruction. His only shot at survival? Break the rules, rewrite the story, and conquer the world before it conquers him. With cunning, charisma, and sheer dominance, Lord Virex begins gathering powerful female war generals—once enemies, now loyal to him alone. Each one is deadly. Each one desires him. And each one holds the key to changing fate itself. But the deeper he goes, the more secrets he uncovers… and the closer the real enemies draw. In a world where betrayal lurks behind beauty and every move could trigger the end, can the villain become the true king?

O Bored Prowler of the white pages stained in dark ink. Do ye tire and lose interest in the scrolls of endless writers that tell the dry tales of Systems? Of modern men who traverse through time and space to arrive in fantastical worlds where they achieve naught but baseless journeys? Of tasteless worlds with no intrigue, failing to grasp thy mind? If that be the case, hearken unto me, O Prowler! Let me appeal to thy desire for adventure and darkness, bringing thee into the world of LEASTRIA, where ye shall follow the story of foul men born from distorted shadow! Where selfish Stars toy with fate from their Odd Demesnes! Where the Enlightened, the Sorcerers, the Cradlers and the Genuine Accursed roam and rend the Sheltered Lands with their obscene lust and greed! Where ye shall follow the story of the Cursed Child as he seeks ‘The Bringing’ and rises from meagrehood to significance under thy eyes. Hearken unto my voice and begin this tale, if ye fear not to prowl in Mythology. Do ye dare, O Prowler, to be lost in true Fantasy? ---------------- I will be posting this story on Royal Road under the name Shade Arjuun

Ryu was once a legend—known in the gaming world as the Game Emperor, a max-level player who had already conquered every challenge. But when he logs into Eternum Online: Hardcore Mode, everything changes. The system greets him with a chilling message: “Logout permanently disabled until the story ends.” Trapped inside a world that feels more real than reality itself, Ryu begins his journey not as a savior, but as a bored “tourist” with infinite power. Yet the deeper he goes, the more he realizes this is not just another game. Forgotten beasts whisper his name, shadows of his past as a ruthless “King” return, and a new battlefield emerges where the real world and game world collide. In a realm where trust is rarer than victory, Ryu must rewrite the rules of the board. No more sacrifices. No more empty crowns. To survive—and to lead—he must become something greater than the ruthless emperor he once was. Because in Eternum, the pieces move on their own, and a King can only win if his people choose to follow. No logout. No second chance. Only the rise of the True King.

When Jake died in an accident while protecting someone, he awoke in a mystical world called Eldramoria. There, he received knowledge and magical powers no one had ever had before as an Archmage. He fought for that world and delivered peace and prosperity to it. He also obtained a magical ring which could magnify his powers, but as soon as he got his hands on it, he was stabbed to death by his wife and loyal friend. However, just as he thought all was over, he awoke again in his real world, recalling his previous miserable life as the disowned son of a multi-billionaire business tycoon. But this time he had the magical ring with him, and he could still use some of his magical powers. Now, armed with otherworldly knowledge and sorcerous power, he must navigate an urban world that is anything but ordinary. As he seeks vengeance and unravels the mysteries of his existence, he will encounter old enemies and new difficulties, all while finding the true power of the magical ring and the unrivaled magic power concealed inside him.

In a modern world draped in the illusion of normalcy, secrets crawl beneath the surface. Cities bustle with unaware citizens, blind to the existence of the gifted, warriors, healers, mages, and monster hunters, born to protect a fragile balance between reality and chaos. Among them lies one boy, invisible to destiny… until destiny calls his name. Ridiculed, discarded, and cast aside, 17-year-old Kael Ardyn is a nobody with no spark of magic or strength. But when he saves an old beggar from thugs, Kael is taken in by the man, who reveals himself to be a forgotten legend of the ancient world. Under his brutal mentorship, Kael is reshaped, body and soul, into something the world has never seen: a martial-arts prodigy with forbidden medical mastery. As monsters tear through cities, noble families scheme, and powerful organizations hunt the reborn legend, Kael finds himself at the center of a hidden war, a war he might just be born to end. But power comes with a price. Can he uncover his true lineage before it consumes him? Or is he merely a pawn in a game older than time?

"You're worthless, Alex. A parasite who's been living off my daughter for three years!" Catherine's words echoed in the hospital room as Alex stood there in his stained apron, unable to pay his wife's medical bills. His card was declined. His best friend refused to help. His in-laws treated him like trash. But what they didn't know was that Alex Munroe was actually Alexander Castellano, the billionaire heir who had walked away from his empire three years ago to test if anyone would love him without his money. Now his wife Nora wants a divorce. Her family is selling her off to save themselves from bankruptcy. And Alex has exactly two weeks to decide: reveal his true identity and reclaim his power, or let the woman he loves slip away forever. What happens when the beggar becomes the king? When the powerless reveal themselves as the most powerful? And when revenge becomes the only path to redemption?

In "Lunar Legacy: A Journey of Adventure , Betrayal, and Redemption," the year is 2075 and humanity has finally achieved its long-held dream of colonizing the moon. The story follows the journey of a group of intrepid explorers, including the brilliant and ambitious Dr. Sarah Park, who are tasked with uncovering the secrets of the moon's ancient past. As they delve deeper into the lunar landscape, they discover a shocking truth about the moon's origins and the true reason behind the rush to colonize it. Soon, they find themselves embroiled in a dangerous game of politics, power, and betrayal as various factions compete for control of the moon's valuable resources. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, Dr. Park and her team must navigate the treacherous terrain of the lunar landscape while also grappling with their own personal demons. Can they find a way to overcome their differences and work together to uncover the truth behind the moon's legacy? Or will their own internal struggles tear them apart? In "Lunar Legacy," readers are taken on an epic adventure filled with unexpected twists and turns, complex characters, and a gripping narrative that explores the timeless themes of ambition, betrayal, and redemption.

"It was such a pleasure spending time with your wife. She's quite impressive I must say." Liam said in a mocking tone as he leaned on his car biting his lips staring at Nathan who was visibly boiling with anger. Nathan Cloud was the live-in son-in-law of the prominent Wilson family, a role that concealed his true identity as the Almighty Lord Nathan, the second son of the world's most powerful family, the Cloud family. For years, Nathan secretly helped the Wilson family riseto power until a tragic accident robbed him of his memories, making him to start behaving like a child. He was initially cared for by his wife, Claire, he soon became a burden, drawing resentment from the entire family and his family encouraged her to find a new husband. The situation escalates when his mother in-law, Victoria, plots to eliminate Nathan permanently, hiring hitmen to finish the job. Nathan narrowly escapes, regaining his memories in a near death encounter. Now that he remembers everything, all his enemies shall kneel and bow before him!

Falling to a dark conspiracy, the entire Smith family was brutally massacred, and their grand manor set ablaze. Amid the fiery chaos, the jewel of West Arcadia City leapt into the inferno to save a boy, sacrificing her beauty and nearly her life in the process. A decade later, Orion Smith had trained under the faceless alchemist, mastering the Dragon Mantra and wielding the fearsome power of the dragon’s inferno. Worshiped as the Supreme Dragon General, he had built the legendary Iron Phoenix Legion, led them through countless campaigns and conquests, and forged an empire. However, hiding his true identity, the young conqueror returned with two goals: To repay the woman who saved him. To avenge his family’s murder. But Orion soon discovered that his family’s killers weren’t just ordinary men. They were the city’s pillars—four powerful families that had formed a powerful mafia organization. At their head stood a leader who was rich, powerful, and psychotic, wielding dark alchemist powers that might rival his own, along with a very personal tie to him.

"Useless, impoverished son-in-law!" "Get lost!" ... These were the harsh words that Elmo Brown constantly had to endure while living with the Lara's family. His wife's family looked down on him, her relatives belittled him, and even his wife who is an upcoming actress constantly berated him, going as far as betraying him and being with another man. She had no shame when Elmo confronted her with evidence of her infidelity, and they forced him to divorce her. Little did they know Elmo had inherited the mighty Brown family fortune and now possessed wealth and power. The wife's relatives who once scorned him would now be trampled beneath his feet, one by one! The family that humiliated him would now be forced to grovel at the soles of his shoes! His unfaithful wife sought out a wealthy and powerful man, so he would show her what true, absolute power was. With Elmo's appearance, everything else was merely a speck of sand in his journey of revenge and reclaiming all that was rightfully his.