The Smokeman

In the year 2099, humanity stood on the precipice of a new frontier a shimmering threshold that bridged reality and imagination. The dawn of virtual existence was heralded by the rise of “Arcane Crusade,” a game so advanced it blurred the lines between flesh and code, creating an immersive world where dreams could be lived. until the old gods saw this artificial reality to be humanities downfall and a insult to their authority, with their own personal reason the old gods, they made the famous virtual game Real, and synchronized those who were connected toward their game Avatar , thus facing real consequences, rather than just entertaining themselves.

Bryan, the most lethal assassin in his organization, dies at the hands of those he swore to serve - betrayed by his own master after being used and discarded as a tool. But death is only the beginning. Instead of eternal darkness, Bryan wakes up in the mysterious Tower of Nyxar - an impossible structure that exists between dimensions. There, an enigmatic entity offers him a contract: to serve as an agent of the Tower in exchange for a second chance.

War Is On The Horizon For The Kingdom Of Valon, With Refugees From The Dead World Of Earth Upon Its Lands And Its Neighbours embroiled In A War That Threatens To Spill Into Their Territory, The Future Is Looking Increasingly Grim. Mwanza Hachibambo Is The Prince Of Valon And With Unlikely Allies And Foes He Could Never Imagine, He Must Now Confront Conspiracies And Threats That Left The Realm Of Mere Mortals.

Sakamoto, a 15-year-old boy born into poverty, lives a quiet life with his grandmother, dreaming only of earning enough money to lift them out of hardship. His simple goal leads him to enter Seoul’s Grand Tournament — a brutal competition where monstrous fighters and humans with extraordinary abilities clash for glory. His aim was clear: win the grand prize of five million and secure a better future. But fate had other plans. When a mysterious and powerful group of elite fighters attacks the tournament, driven by their own twisted vision of reshaping the world, Sakamoto is caught in the chaos. Thrust into a battle far beyond his original dream, he now carries the heavy responsibility of the past — and the future — in an era that desperately needs a new hero.

Rody’s life was simple high school, friends, the familiar routine of days passing in predictable cycles. He never questioned it, never asked for more. But on New Year’s Eve, everything changed. An ordinary rooftop gathering turned into something else something unexplainable. A fleeting moment. A shooting star, a quiet wish, and then an unexpected call. A voice from someone he didn’t know, yet somehow felt like he should. Her name was Sam. And from that moment forward, Rody’s existence was no longer his own. The fight wasn’t for love it was for something much deeper. Some battles are fought with fists. Others with memory, perception, and fate itself. For Rody, the only way forward is through.

Five years before Monkey D. Luffy sets sail to become the King of the Pirates, another name stirs the seas with fear and ambition. Born on the brutal Noctis Island, Raizen D. Crow witnessed firsthand the cruelty of a lawless world. While others dreamed of freedom, Raizen dreamed of domination. Armed with the forbidden Kuro Kuro no Mi — granting him the power to control living darkness — he vowed to unite the seas under a single iron rule. Gathering a fleet of the most dangerous outcasts, assassins, and fallen marines, Raizen wages a silent war against the corrupt forces of the world. His mission is clear: seize the ancient weapons, crush the chaotic pirate era, and forge an empire where peace is enforced by absolute power. As he clashes with rising heroes, secret government agents, and even future legends like a young Crocodile, Raizen’s ambition casts a long shadow across the seas — one that even the World Government cannot ignore. But far away, a boy with a straw hat is preparing to set sail… and the age of dreams is about to challenge the age of control. Before the dawn of a new era... there was a storm.

Aladin, the idle young boy of Aghrabah, tired of a life of stealing, struck a deal with a mysterious sorcerer to retrieve the magic lamp from a booby-trapped cave in exchange for untold wealth. But Aladin had his own plan—he knew of the genie said to grant three wishes and intended to keep the lamp for himself. Desperate to impress the Sultan and marry the princess, he finally found the lamp—or so he thought. But instead of a genie, a strange force emerged and pulled him into an unknown realm, far from home—a world of cultivators. In this world, the strong rule, and the weak are mere stepping stones. Now, Aladin must learn to survive, adapt, and rise in this unfamiliar land of power.

Zarek, an average D-Rank hunter, possesses a remarkable mana reserve and a unique absorption skill that only enhances healing magic and potions. Desperate to fund his ailing mother's treatment, Zarek bravely enters a portal above S-Rank with fellow hunters. However, their quest takes a dire turn when they encounter a formidable S-Rank monster, leaving Zarek severely injured. On the brink of collapse, a mysterious voice interrupts his struggle: "Absorption skill active. Mana Crystal detected - S-Rank. Would you like to use absorb on this item?" Will Zarek's absorption skill hold the key to his survival, and what secrets lie within the mysterious S-Rank Mana Crystal?

Emily likes fire, probably way too much. But hey! She is not going to complain about that. This is her story. She will travel from world to world, and universe to universe, all in the effort to get as many fire-related powers as she can.