True Essence

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

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?

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.

Black Hollow is a town built on secrets, where the past lingers like smoke and whispers of the dead weave through the wind. When Evelyn Drake, a 32-year-old trauma psychologist, inherits her estranged grandmother's abandoned estate, she plans to sell it and never look back. But the house, once ravaged by an unexplained fire, holds a history as twisted as the town itself. Evelyn soon discovers that her grandmother, Vivienne Hale, was a Soul Keeper, a guardian of spirits trapped between life and death. Her return stirs something ancient and angry. The spirits of Black Hollow awaken, their vengeance unresolved. When burned corpses begin appearing, each victim bearing the same eerie mark, Evelyn realizes she’s entangled in a crime that refuses to stay buried. Teaming up with Detective Ethan Calloway, a hardened cop haunted by his own past, Evelyn must uncover a decades-old conspiracy, a forgotten fire, and the true purpose of the Soul Keeper’s legacy. But not every ghost seeks peace. Some crave revenge. And in the ashes of the past, a killer still walks among the living.

In 2045, an alien signal unleashed The Collapse, a nanotech plague that turned 90% of humanity into monstrous Shattered. Jace Kade, a disgraced exobiologist haunted by his failure to predict the catastrophe, survives in a crumbling bunker—until a cryptic AI, The Codex, awakens in his mind. It offers power: hack reality, evolve his body, and fight the Shattered. The catch? It’s a galactic test. Only one Codex-bearer can claim the Ascension Key to end the apocalypse—and others, including Jace’s estranged sister, Lena, will kill to win.As Jace battles mutants, rival survivors, and his own doubts, the Codex’s missions push him to the edge of humanity. Each upgrade makes him stronger but erodes his soul. With betrayals mounting and the aliens’ true purpose unraveling, Jace faces a brutal truth: the Codex isn’t saving Earth—it’s a trap to forge a new species. Can he outsmart the system, save his sister, and stop the aliens before he becomes the monster he fears? In a world where trust is a luxury and power is a curse, The Last Code is humanity’s final gamble.

Blood begets blood and so shall I be supreme - The Blood demon wielder is sent back in time to protect the flow of time and the future of all. Compulsorily reliving the agony of a time past, Lekan must endure till his past converges with the future and his true destiny is awoken. Come trials and tribulations, he must push on or be wiped out by the revenge seeking Morgana. It is a race against time, a fight against the frozen future and a feud to determine who dominates the other. Will he falter and the fate be damned? Will the demon let loose, his soul to conquer or will Morgana triumph and the fate of humanity lost forever? And how does a young, withdrawn protagonist copes with his growing popularity amongst the female gender on his unknown path as harem king? Follow the tales of a time traveler, reliving his worst agonies while determined to carve out a whole different path for the future. Come what may, women or fame, demons or System Holders, only one path shall stand true. By blood shall I dominate the Universe. And I alone, shall be its King. _____ Cover Image is Not mine.

In a quiet town, an ordinary high school boy's life is turned upside down when he stumbles upon a mysterious artifact during a chance encounter with a fierce monster. The artifact grants him an extraordinary power: the ability to tame defeated monsters, turning them into loyal allies, and even fuse with them to wield their incredible skills. As the boy learns to harness his newfound abilities, he discovers a growing threat: a dark force awakening an army of corrupted monsters bent on plunging the world into chaos. With the help of his monster companions, he embarks on a dangerous journey to protect those he loves, uncover the truth behind the artifact, and confront the sinister mastermind behind the rising darkness. Along the way, he faces powerful enemies, forms unlikely alliances, and discovers the strength that comes from trusting others. But as the stakes grow higher, he must grapple with the true cost of his powers and the fine line between hero and monster. In this epic battle of courage, friendship, and self-discovery, the fate of the world rests in the hands of one boy who never imagined he could make a difference.

"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?

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.

"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!