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He Became A Monstrous Genius After Obtaining A Time Dilation Artifact

Kailen Darkhaven had a simple, happy life growing up. But when a sudden misfortune claimed the lives of his parents two years ago, his entire world collapsed. His heart broke, his grades plummeted, and worst of all, on his sixteenth birthday—his final chance at hope—he failed to become an Awakener. By his seventeenth birthday, hungry, exhausted, and alone, Kailen collapsed in an alleyway, regretting how pitiful his life had been. As he drifted toward what he believed was death’s embrace… something impossible happened. Instead of dying, he awakened bound to a mysterious artifact—an object of overwhelming, incomprehensible power that defied every known law of the universe. For the first time since losing everything, a spark lit within him. With this second opportunity, Kailen vows to never be weak again. In a world where strength determines identity, status, and survival, he will rise above every boundary placed upon him. He will shatter every perception of strength. He will seize control of his fate. He will climb until he stands at the absolute Pinnacle of the universe! --- Tags: #Psychological #Interstellar( with advanced technology) #Unrivaled #ExtremelyFastPaced #UndeadArmy #NoHarem #RuthlessMC #Urban #Apocalypse #Mythical creatures( elves, vampires, witches, dwarves etc) #IntelligentMC(High IQ, deductive , strategic, high functioning psychopath) Disclaimer: This is purely a work of fiction. Any resemblance to real names, places, or events is coincidental. This is an extremely fast-paced novel, and the protagonist becomes absurdly overpowered. He is not the usual “hero complex” type. The villain and antihero tags are not for show. If you are looking for a “goody-two-shoes” protagonist, this novel is not for you. Kailen is a morally grey character. He makes decisions that those interested in hero complex protagonists may not find pleasant. Note for Readers (Please do not skip): Early on, Kailen awakens with a shadow affinity. Yes—it may remind you of popular works you've read… but this is only the beginning. As the story progresses, he will unlock and master multiple affinities. The shadow affinity is a nod to some of my favorite novels, but the journey, characters, and world are entirely my own. Join the Community: Care to interact with me and other readers? Help with things such as character art, fandom wiki, OSTs, and more? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/d5yf4sgb3y
theartisan3 · 864.2k Views

Lifebound: Eidolon Realms

Evan Cole logged in expecting escape. The world that answered did not allow logging out. There were rules. He just wasn’t told what they were. No tutorials. No second lives. No guarantee that survival meant safety. Survival demands more than strength. It demands observation, restraint, and the discipline to endure pressure without losing himself. What began as confusion became adaptation. Evan survives by observing patterns and refusing to surrender his judgment to fear or convenience. Evan is not chosen. He is not destined. He is not the strongest. He is simply trying to survive. The world around him is structured, layered, and indifferent. Power exists. So do consequences. The world does not wait for one person to grow. He thought he was escaping his life. Instead, he stepped into something far larger than he understood. In Eidolon Realms, growth is earned. Mistakes leave marks. Survival is only the beginning. Power in this world isn’t given. It’s carved out of suffering. WHAT TO EXPECT - -A survival-to-progression story with real consequences -A balance of action, mystery, training, and slice-of-life -A protagonist who grows through choices, not luck -A world that moves even when the main character sleeps -Slow-burn character relationships and development -Slow-burn romance. No harem. -No rushed arcs. When Evan trains, researches, or makes a mistake, you will see it unfold. WHAT NOT TO EXPECT- -Instant power-ups or “explosive stat gains” -Generic OP protagonist without consequences -A world that revolves around one person only -Mindless grind without emotional depth -Unrealistic power leaps that ignore cost -Cheap villain stereotypes One Chapter Daily!!
zuny_lake · 27.6k Views

Vicious Ascension

Death was not dramatic. No prophecy. No sacrifice. No grand farewell. Just a sudden end — and then awakening. When an ordinary young man opens his eyes again, he finds himself in a ruthless cultivation world where strength dictates morality and power decides truth. Sect politics are bloodier than battlefields. Righteous heroes rise beneath heaven’s blessing. The weak are trampled without apology. But fate has not chosen him as a hero. Instead, he awakens the Villain System. A cold, calculating presence embedded in his mind. A system that rewards betrayal. A system that grants power for corruption. A system that grows stronger the more chaos he sows. Sabotage a rising genius? Reward granted. Destroy a rival’s reputation? Reward granted. Turn allies against one another? Greater reward. At first, he resists. He tells himself he is only surviving. Only adapting. Only doing what is necessary in a world that devours the naïve. But every calculated cruelty strengthens him. Every moral compromise sharpens his edge. And slowly, almost imperceptibly, survival turns into ambition. There is a Heaven-Favored Son in this world — a destined protagonist blessed with ancient inheritance, loyal companions, and righteous luck. The system whispers only one directive: Crush him. To survive, he must become what the world fears most — a villain hidden behind a mask of virtue. A strategist who smiles in public and schemes in silence. A cultivator who understands that true evil is not reckless slaughter… but patience. Yet the deeper he sinks into darkness, the more he begins to question: Is he using the system? Or is the system shaping him? In a realm where immortals are forged from ambition and blood, he will rise — not as a hero bathed in light… But as the shadow that devours it.
Will_Ainsworth · 6.5k Views