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【WebNovel Spirity Awards 2026 Entry】 ════════════════════════════ Mio was the worst healer in Tokyo. F-grade, dead weight—her party kept her around out of pity until they did the math and left her bleeding in a cathedral. Something old was waiting there. It offered her a Class that devours its hosts. Three Biomancers came before her. Three corpses. She said yes anyway. Now pain is currency, death is fuel, and the hunger grows with every kill. The Bureau wants a weapon. Her sister wants her home for dinner. Mio said yes to all of them. ════════════════════════════ FAQ: 1. This is a progression fantasy with system elements, but the system serves the story. not the other way around. Expect meaningful numbers, not stat spam. 2. Romance is not the focus. Mio has bigger problems. 3. The story gets dark, but it's earned. No grimdark for shock value. ════════════════════════════ Schedule: 1-2 chapters daily @ 10am-2pm CST | Chapter Length: 1,000-1,500 words ════════════════════════════ Powerstone Goals: 100 = +1 chapter 125 = +2 chapters 200 = +3 chapters 250 = +5 chapters ════════════════════════════ Support Me: Collections, comments, and reviews keep this alive! ════════════════════════════ Author's Note: This is my debut contracted work, born from a love for progression fantasy where power isn't a gift; it's a trade. I wanted to write a story where every breakthrough costs something real. I’m committed to seeing this journey through to the end. As long as you guys keep reading and supporting, the chapters won't stop. Let’s see how high the price of power goes. ════════════════════════════ #weak_to_strongest #female_lead #mass_awakening #dark_fantasy

Xiao He unexpectedly gained a criminal cheat skill that allows him to learn all kinds of crime-related abilities. —But the catch is, he has to keep “stabbing people” to stay alive. Xiao He: …I was a perfectly fine college student, who the h*ll wants to be a criminal?! Huh? There’s actually a loophole! By chance, Xiao He triggered a bug in the cheat skill. He figured out a way to substitute real crimes with acting performances and broke into the entertainment industry as a professional villain! He can be a refined yet depraved mu*derer, wielding a chainsaw and haunting everyone’s nightmares. He can be a heartless, despicable fugitive whose crimes are so notorious that the public wants him dead. He’s a romance scammer, a serial killer, a cold-blooded assassin… He’s actor Xiao He! —At first, Xiao He was just trying to survive by constantly taking villain roles. But unexpectedly, he rose to fame with his so-called “nonexistent acting skills” and became one of the hottest award-winning actors in the industry! Everyone in the business knows: the more people a script’s character kills, the faster Xiao He accepts the role. But outsiders say: He doesn’t look like he’s acting at all—better investigate him thoroughly! Even the fans are saying: Bro, please stop killing people! I’m seriously scared you’ll end up in jail! Yet, while the real “cancers” of the industry kept getting arrested, the one who looked most like a villain—Xiao He—kept thriving, even sweeping awards like crazy. Eventually, everyone was like: Whatever, let him stab people on screen for us. Just give him space. {Note:It is a translated version of the Chinese novel "刀哥爆红娱乐圈，粉丝求我别杀了". As a avid fan of the original work,seeing no readable high quality english translation is disheartening.Hence, I take it upon myself to do so. Some plot/phases/humor are different from original work to make it easier for non- chinese to understand}

Villains don’t need to be whitewashed, what they need is even greater power. Victory after victory, proving who is truly walking the right path.

Krai Helmut was the third prince of the Helmut Kingdom. He was known as a kindhearted good-for-nothing who treated all living beings with the same compassion, regardless of race or tribe. But kindness alone was not enough to inherit the throne. Without real ability, sooner or later he would be cast aside by the king—perhaps even by his own brothers. During the coming-of-age ceremony, Krai Helmut was judged to possess a useless ability: Chaos Master. Having a worthless ability was considered a disgrace to the royal family. On the way home from the ceremony, Krai was forced to get off near the most dangerous forest, the Forest of a Thousand Monsters. Krai knew he could not change his fate, so he reluctantly tried to survive on his own inside the Forest of a Thousand Monsters. From prince to vagabond—could he really survive in this brutal world? Wait a second. Wasn’t Chaos Master supposed to be a useless ability? Then why can I tame a dragon so easily? And not just dragons, but also the great wolf known as Fenrir, the giant serpent called Oroboros, and even the colossal sea creature nicknamed Leviathan. This is the story of a prince who was supposed to be worthless, but actually possessed an absurd, world-shattering ability: Chaos Master. Will he be able to turn his miserable life into the best life imaginable? Just wait and see.

If you uphold the dignity of the Murim Alliance, you are righteous! If you disobey the Murim Alliance, you are demonic! Then what am I? I dare to take all goddesses in my wing! Dual cultivate with them all! The Murim Alliance's Female Successor, The Sword God's only Daughter out of seven siblings, the Demon Sect's Heir... Only fools choose one female lead in their story! I want them all! My goal—Dual Cultivate with all fairies under heaven! If your cherished daughter comes and leaves you for me, I will leave my name— I am! The Heavenly Demon! *** Author's Note: –This story has R-18 elements to it, but no Netorare (NTR) –This story is a work of fiction and all the character names, locations, ages, and events are the author's imagination. Any resemblance to actual people, living or dead, or to real-world events and locations, is entirely coincidental. –Chapters with R-18 Elements will be marked. And lastly, I hope the lovely readers enjoy the story!

My name is Michael, and I was reincarnated into the world of One Piece. I ate the Human-Human Fruit, Mythical Zoan type: Seraph form — and became a Marine. At first, I thought I could lie low until the story ended... But unfortunately, there's no way I'd ever become a lapdog for the Celestial Dragons. See a noble and won’t hold an umbrella for him? Then go to jail. If something doesn’t sit right — of course I’ll push the whole damn world until it does.

"There was... a Salvation and Damnation, only your choices can lead you to it on this journey full of Madness." "But the question is: Can you survive to see the end?" ----------- Rifts appeared across the globe, connecting reality to a Forsaken Realm filled with endless horrors. Monsters crawled through, cities fell, and survival became the only law that mattered. Some people, however, were chosen by Eternal spire to became Awakeners at a price. "These people can get powers to stand against the monsters, but they need to pay the price to the Eternal Spire" Jonah, a military trainee who want to find his family gets a Divine power, he needs to pay the price "Failure's Solitude" People will forget his achievements; they will forget his existence if didn't see him for too long. But still, he need survive this madness, to regain his existence, to find his family. "If survival is all I want, am I selfish?"

[Your shadow is alive.] [Feed your shadow, devour souls, level up, gain skills, complete quests, and grow stronger.] [Do you wish to view your current stats?] In the magical world of Aetherus, Damon Grey is the weakest student at Aether Academy, relentlessly bullied and ridiculed for his lack of power and defiant personality. Yet, he endures the torment, clinging to his scholarship—the only thing providing him with the funds to keep his sick sister alive. After a brutal attack leaves him near death, Damon encounters a dark viscous entity in the forest that fuses with his shadow, awakening the Living Shadow System. This strange power grants him unimaginable abilities but comes with a grim cost—a relentless hunger for souls and flesh to feed his shadow. Now, with his shadow alive and insatiable, Damon faces a terrible choice: feed it to grow stronger or starve it and die with it. In a world ruled by ruthless nobles, deadly monsters, and power-hungry demons, Damon must decide if his newfound power is a curse or the only way to survive. With the Living Shadow System, his fate is clear: devour or be devoured. discord. https://discord.gg/AYMgESBCTP

A soul from Earth transmigrates into the Southern Border’s Black Blood Stockade. No system, no cheats, only the memories of the survival laws from the world of Reverend Insanity. Lin Mu, with only B-grade aptitude, knows he is but a moth to the flame in this cruel world. To reach the peak, he must become more ruthless than the demonic path and more hypocritical than the righteous path. He starts by intercepting the legendary Liquor Worm, the very treasure that began Fang Yuan's legend. In this world, there is no right or wrong, only benefits. Follow Lin Mu as he uses his knowledge of the future to refine the world itself into his own blood-colored path. What to Expect: 1.uthless MC: No harem, no romance, only benefits. 2.Deep Schemes: High-IQ battles and cold-blooded survival. 3.Daily Updates: At least 1 chapter every day! Author’s Note (Originality & Translation): This is a work of fanfiction inspired by Reverend Insanity. The plot and original characters are created by me. I utilize AI tools for translation and localizing the prose to ensure the best "RI style" reading experience. Read up to 5 Chapters Ahead on Patreon: https://patreon.com/yokocat0618

Carl from the Earth traveled to the world of pirates and became the prey of Celestial Dragons in Valley of Gods. There is no system, no cheat. The only way Carl can think of to break the game is to find the best Devil Fruit hidden in Valley of Gods! However, he originally targeted the Paw-Paw Fruit, but discovered Dark-Dark Fruit! Just when he was thinking about slaying the Celestial Dragons in the future, Garling, the leader of the Knights of God, suddenly appeared in front of him and told him....

What happens when the world’s greatest programmer finds himself in another world? Allen Park, a legendary figure who once stood at the absolute peak of programming, finds himself reborn inside the world of a novel he once read after an incident that took the lives of his crew. Born into a world ruled by strange superhuman powers, where technology has been replaced by magic and runes, Allen faces a reality far beyond simple code and algorithms. How will this legendary figure, who once stood at the peak of humanity, fare in a world that is not only foreign to him but lacks the one thing that made him great?

Derek Morgan genius scientist and innovator has realized that the world doesn't want peace, unconditional love is rewarded with betrayal. The world has taught him a lesson but before he could put his lesson into practice, death strikes and he is reborn in an alternate earth as a young college kid with the same name. How would he live his life now that he has been given a fresh slate???

When a modern U.S. soldier is pulled through a rift, he expects death—what he finds instead is a world on the brink of annihilation. Caught between feuding empires, ancient magic, and political intrigue, his only ally is Mia, a cold-smiling intelligence broker whose secrets could start—or end—a world war. Modern tactics meet medieval magic as Eric is forced to choose: survive quietly, or change the fate of a dying world.

Leo wakes up in a foreign world with no memory of his name, past, or purpose. The only thing he’s certain of is this: if he wants answers, he’ll have to survive. Forced into a lethal trial designed to forge assassins, Leo navigates a brutal alien landscape filled with rival killers, hidden agendas, and treacherous power plays. His instincts are flawless, his reactions precise. It’s as if he was born for this, though he has no idea why. As the tests grow bloodier and secrets begin to unravel, Leo learns he may not be just another participant, for whispers of a legendary figure begin to follow him, a being long believed to be dead, a God-Killer with no equal. Now a target of both fear and worship, Leo must master his skills, uncover the truth behind his identity, and outwit enemies who’d rather see him buried than reborn. Because behind the silence of his forgotten past lies a legacy too powerful to ignore, and a destiny that refuses to be denied. -------- NOTE - The MC in this story is a cunning vigilante type character who is morally gray and will often make questionable choices not befitting a traditional 'Hero' type character. Find me on discord at - raj_shah_7152 or join the server - https://discord.gg/rFXGz9NBe2

Transmigrated into the Underworld universe, a surgeon wakes up with the Corvinus Bloodline Matrix—a digital interface that turns bloodshed into power. By drinking blood, he earns Bloodline Points (BP) to unlock gene trees, purchase abilities like 'Enhanced Reflexes,' and fuse Vampire and Lycan genetics. It’s a race to farm enough BP to reach Apex Form before the movie timeline destroys him

In a world where magic is forbidden, power itself is treated as a sin that must be eradicated. The Kingdom of Aurelia stands upon ruthless laws: anyone who comes into contact with magic is hunted down and eliminated. Though magic has long been outlawed, remnants of an old terror slowly resurface, gnawing at the kingdom from the shadows. Rhea, a wanderer from the fallen desert of Sanhara, seeks nothing more than a place to live. After years of roaming and being rejected by countless lands, Aurelia becomes his final hope—a kingdom said to care little about one’s origins, as long as one has the will to survive. That hope ends in Sector Zero. Instead of finding a home, Rhea is ensnared in a covert royal operation and forced into Aurelia’s secret unit—a gray army composed of criminals, executioners, and traitors. They are sent on forbidden missions, dispatched to confront the very magic that was meant to have vanished. Caught between hypocritical laws, blind authority, and an ever-growing threat, Rhea must choose: continue living as a tool of the kingdom, or die without ever uncovering the truth.

Reborn under sunlight with a system, he begins his chaotic life in the Ninja World. In battle, he draws his blade and leaves only flickering afterimages. By the time you realize what's happened, his blade is already at your throat. In daily life, he’s a madman, stealing! Looting! Even selling forbidden jutsu to black market dealers!

"Special Admission, Rank 1." That was the title on the golden invitation I threw into the trash three months ago. Back then, I was the Crime Lord of Oakhaven. I had money, territory, and an ego that touched the sky. Why would a King lower himself to attend a school? I was arrogant. I was foolish. And I paid the price. It took less than an hour for a single knight to turn my criminal empire into a graveyard. He didn't just defeat me; he ignored me. I was an ant beneath the boot of a god. Broken and desperate, I used my last asset: a golden letter granting me entry to Zenith Imperial Academy as "Special Admission Rank 1." It’s a lie. I’m not a prodigy. I’m a fraud with no foundation, surrounded by the strongest heirs in the Empire who want to see me bleed. I can’t cast their spells. I can’t hold their weapons. But I can steal their lives. My Authority is [Usurper]. While they study theory, I steal reflexes. While they practice honor, I copy trauma. I am not here to learn. I am here to hunt. My targets are the "Four Calamities"—four women who hold powers strong enough to rewrite reality. They think I’m their peer. They don’t know I’m the parasite waiting to hollow them out. I’m going to make them mine. Discord: https://discord.gg/FK9GfrSjtb

(read side of story of this as Isekai with the boys : building Criminal organization) Fyar awakens in a strange world inhabited by many races. His hopes for a new beginning and becoming a "main character" vanish when he learns a terrifying truth: in ten years, an alliance of all other nations will unite to wipe humanity from existence. [Tof] no Stupid villains who exist only to be defeated. no Thick plot armor [This story HAS:] Intelligent factions and villains with their own logical goals. A complex, slow-burn plot that rewards patient readers. A Note from me I will be honest with you: I am still growing as a writer. The first 16 chapters are rough. but I promise you, the story and writing get significantly better from Chapter 20 onward, with another quality jump at Chapter 47. SO YEAH FIRST 60 CH ARE OKAY NOT BORING BUT OKAY THIS SHI STAR GET PEAK ONCE YOU FINISH ARC 2-3 YOU WILL UNDERSTAND WHY THIS STORY HAS SO MANY CHARACTER, YOU WILL UNDESTAND WHY I DONT ADD HAREM, LISTEN TO SOME MUSIC WHEN YOU REACH THE PEAK CHAPTER!!! want like join dc server to ask plot or play chess ect? HERE : https://discord.gg/e3awFnRY ENJOY.

Summoned to another world with the unique skill [Gacha Draw], Takuya Minami thought he would become the main protagonist. But reality hit him hard… he kept pulling nothing but useless trash— – An apple. – A pair of smelly socks. – A leaking bucket. Branded as the weakest hero in history, he was kicked out by the king and laughed at by the entire kingdom. But one day, on the verge of starving to death in the forest… [Congratulations! You’ve summoned: Maid Girl.] [Lyssia – The Blade of Silence] [1/7 Maid Girls!] That single stroke of luck awakened the anti-hero within Takuya.