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The Broken Halo

‘How cliché. I’ve read countless novels where the Hero is betrayed by their companions… but was I wrong to trust those who fought beside me for nearly six decades?’ ----- Betrayal. A word many live in fear of. A word some never expect… until it happens. A word that completely shatters one’s view of life. Just like any other heroic tale, Simon was the Hero of Earth, the one who defeated the Demon King and was about to end the war between races with his companions. Yet, in the end, he was betrayed by his own companions for reasons he never understood. Instead of finding death, Simon found rebirth. To his horror, he reincarnated as the very race he had devoted his entire life to exterminating… a race he despised, feared, and was disgusted by. Reborn as a demon infant within one of the most impoverished demon tribes, Simon found himself at the very bottom of a world he once sought to destroy. Fortunately, he was not entirely abandoned. His unique Seven Star Blessing, bestowed by his patron God, followed him through reincarnation. Armed with this Blessing and the Demonic Magic of his new race, Simon now harbors an ambition greater than ever before… to rise higher than he ever did as the Hero of Earth. To become a God. But the path forward is far from simple. Betrayals from those he would never expect. Endless trials and tribulations. And the lingering question of identity… Should he cling to his past as a human hero, or embrace his nature as a demon to survive? Can Simon abandon his hatred and live among demons? Or will he erase his past entirely and fully embrace his demonic nature? Will his thirst for revenge drag him deeper into darkness… Or will he rise above it? In the end… Will he be devoured… or will he devour all?
Anon22 · 12.9k Views

The Gospel Of Broken Causality

The world of Caereth survives on lies. History contradicts itself. Gods rule, yet refuse to answer certain questions. Cities stand where ruins should be, and everyone has learned—quietly—not to look too closely. Faith keeps reality stable. Ignorance keeps it alive. Aerin Kael is not meant to matter. Born in the lower districts of a fractured city-state, he grows up watching laws bend for the powerful and truth become a matter of convenience. He learns early that the world only works if you accept what you’re given and stop asking why. Then he witnesses something impossible. A man is executed in public—undeniably dead. That same man speaks to Aerin later that night. Reality does not correct itself. Instead, it allows both truths to exist. Aerin awakens to a power that should not be possible: the ability to accept contradictions without breaking. Where others must choose one truth, he can hold two—and reality falters in response. Blades hesitate. Consequences arrive late. Certainty decays. But power in Caereth is never free. Every use fractures memory, emotion, and identity. Gods take notice. Factions move in silence. Wars are fought not only with weapons, but with belief itself. And beneath it all lies a truth carefully buried—that Caereth is not a world created by gods, but a reality held together by containment, omission, and necessary lies. As contradictions spread and history begins to unravel, Aerin is forced into conflicts far larger than himself: between faith and truth, order and freedom, survival and meaning. Each choice he makes stabilizes one fracture while tearing open another. In a world that endures by refusing to be whole, the most dangerous thing is not destruction— —it is understanding.
Rex_Roars · 841 Views

Monster World: The Relentless

Robert Tucker lived in hell—only to be reborn into a world even crueler. He grew up under the same roof as a violent, abusive man: an alcoholic, a gambler, a shadow that turned Robert’s childhood into a relentless nightmare. When Robert finally found refuge in mixed martial arts, everything began to change. At eighteen, with his escape within reach and his future taking shape, a single mistimed blow during a sparring match ended his life. But death was not the end. He awoke in another world, reborn as Marcus Grayson. Fate, however, was merciless. In this new life, Marcus had also been born to an abusive, gambling father—though, by cruel mercy, the man vanished before Marcus could truly know him. Yet this world offered something Robert had never had: a family. For the first time, Marcus believed he could live an ordinary, peaceful life. But hat illusion shattered the moment he learned the truth about the world he now inhabited. This was not Earth. Humanity stood on the brink of extinction, hunted by monsters of countless forms that roamed the land. The only reason humans survived was because of Transformers—individuals capable of abandoning their human shape and becoming monsters themselves in order to fight back. Marcus is one of them. With no grand destiny promised and no safety guaranteed, Marcus can only do one thing: Endure. Grow stronger. Fight. Not for glory, but to protect the fragile family he has been given. Because in this world, survival demands sacrifice— and Marcus has yet to understand what he is truly facing. —————————————————— * No harem. * MC with emotions, not a cold edgy lord. * No system or golden finger. * The other characters matter. * A lot of fights, I love fights. * I accept ideas for powers and characters. —————————————————— * No harem. * MC with emotions, not a cold edgy lord. * No system or golden finger. *The other characters matter. * A lot of fights, I love fights. * I accept ideas for powers and characters. Hi readers, I’m a young student and English isn’t my first language, so I really appreciate any corrections, suggestions, or constructive criticism when I share my story. I want to improve and I believe my work has a lot of potential, so your feedback helps me make it better. Thanks a lot for reading and for any advice you can give!
DaoSama · 33.6k Views

Douluo: Martial Soul Nine-tailed Sky Fox, I am the White Fox Emperor

Hu Bai transmigrated and became Hu Liena's twin brother, born with full soul power. His martial soul returned to his ancestors and mutated into a nine-tailed white fox. It was naturally friendly to the elements and combined charm, luck, and wisdom. However, Bibi Dong initially sought the path of extreme spiritual charm because of her inherent impression. It was ridiculous! The nine-tailed fox was a divine beast in ancient times. Charm was just one aspect of its abilities. Male nine-tailed foxes prioritized their combat prowess! Hu Bai resolutely chose a different path from Hu Liena, mastering the power of nature for his purposes, and ultimately became the Nine-Tailed Fox Emperor! ...... Hu Liena: "Why? We have the same martial soul, the nine-tailed fox, but Brother Bai is so powerful? He doesn't even specialize in charm, yet he has the traits of charm. So handsome!" Qian Renxue: "What? Are there people more talented than me in this world? This person may also become my fiancé." Shui Bing'er: "Thank you, Brother Hu Bai, for helping me control the power of the Ice Phoenix." Tang San: "Why are my Blue Silver Grass and Clear Sky Hammer out of control?" Many years later, the name of the Fox Emperor resounded throughout the world. This time, he was no longer famous for his charm but appeared before the world in a mysterious and powerful posture! [Anti-Tang San] — Daily Updates — For Early Access: [email protected]/Taichu372
The_Beginning_X · 1.3m Views

My Contracted Beast Is a Legendary Necromancer

In a world on the brink of collapse, where rampaging beasts threaten humanity’s survival, a divine being grants mankind a single gift, the power to tame beasts. From that day on, everyone becomes a beast tamer. Whether their companion is an F-grade runt or an S-grade legend, no one is left empty-handed. Everyone… except Fray Fenrir. Born into the prestigious Fenrir Clan, a bloodline revered for producing elite beast tamers, Fray was destined for greatness. Instead, he awakened as an F-grade tamer, bound to a fractured mana beast, an existence deemed worthless by his own blood. Labeled a disgrace, he was abandoned without mercy. Cast out from his home, He choose to live quietly. But even that was taken from him. Betrayed by the very family that discarded him, Fray is murdered in cold blood, his life ending alone in the shadows. Or so the world thought. At the moment of death, a mysterious system awakens, revealing the truth behind his first contracted beast, one that holds the potential to evolve beyond all known limits, even into a legendary existence that defies common sense. Given a second life, Fray refuses to die quietly again. He will evolve his fractured beast, form new beast contracts, and carve his own path through a world that abandoned him, and tried to erase him. Once cast out as a failure and left to die, Fray Fenrir now begins his journey, not to reclaim his place… but to surpass everything that cast him aside.
SableVolt · 1k Views