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Succession : I M Roman

Waking up in a body that isn't his, a former fan of the show finds himself inhabiting Roman Roy during the high-stakes environment of the Roy family power struggles. He isn't just dealing with a new family; he’s dealing with overlapping memories and a suite of supernatural cognitive abilities known as "The Wounded King’s Arsenal." As he navigates the cutthroat world of Waystar Royco, he carries the heavy burden of meta-knowledge—knowing the tragedies and betrayals before they happen. After failing to prevent the pivotal accident at Shiv’s wedding, he realizes that knowing the future isn't always power; sometimes, it’s a cage. Now, he must use his "Empathy Engine" and "Value Sight" to protect his siblings from their father’s shadow, all while trying to keep his own humanity from being ground away by the corporate machine. The Wounded King’s Arsenal: The Powers Empathy Engine: This allows Roman to perceive surface-level thoughts, emotions, and true intentions. It’s the ultimate tool for "reading the room," letting him know exactly what Logan wants or what Gerri is actually thinking behind her professional mask. Value Sight: A corporate-tier sensory power that reveals the "true value" of assets, companies, and even people. It allows Roman to see the future trajectory of a deal or a person's loyalty, though it carries a high risk of information overload. Silver Tongue: An enhancement to Roman's natural wit, providing a supernatural edge to his persuasion. When he speaks with genuine intent, his words carry a weight that makes it significantly harder for others to dismiss or disagree with his proposals. Trauma Lock: A defensive mental mechanism. It allows Roman to temporarily suppress his own panic, guilt, or emotional pain, keeping him functional and "sharp" during high-pressure board meetings or family confrontations.
What_If_4132 · 107.8k Views

The Sharkings: Origins

Looking for a unique, thrilling, and expansive story? Beware! This story, 19 years in the making, is legendary! Saga 1 Volume 1: A special family happily lived in a secluded and sacred forest. However, their peaceful lives take a dark turn when two strangers appeared. An evil organization and the dangers of the outside world threaten their lives. How will three boys face against the cruel reality of the world? Volumes 2 & 3: Three special boys seek to get stronger, obtaining special weapons. With fearsome and hungry monsters in their way, how will they learn to wield such weapons? Also featuring, a bittersweet rivalry between two close apprentices and shocking revelations of a dissolved noble family. Volume 4: Three special boys join the fight against new enemies of humankind. Monsters, created and locked up in a dark lab, were released. Featuring a time skip, how much stronger did the boys get? Is it enough to stop their new superior enemies or will they fail at their final mission of saving humanity? Volume 5: Featuring a rivalry between two monster species and an insidious reason for it, how will two young brothers solve the prolonged and bitter quarrel? How will they make it back to their homeland with reinforcements for humankind? Coming soon... Following two-part arcs: Focus is on a side character. A close friend gets a wicked second conscious in his head. Will he remain the same? Or will he succumb to the coercing voice, bringing back our heroes to save the day? What have they been up to? With battles of epic proportions and different ideals, who will prevail? Coming soon... Following Saga, Arc 6-9: Individual arcs focusing on three teenagers and their incredible adventures. Featuring a peculiar phenomenon that threatens the world, the final confrontation with one of the strangers, who changed their lives as little boys, will commence. In the near future... Final Saga, Arc 10 -12: It's time to confront the last of the two strangers! As they head into adulthood, what's in store for their future and their sacred home? In the distant future... Announcements/News: Actively updating — Revised Volume 1 complete, Volume 2 renovations in progress. I'm BACK! Two BRAND NEW chapters every week! If you want free early access, contact me in my socials. XD Here are my socials: https://linktr.ee/habo_
Habo · 134.2k Views

DEVIL // COVENANT

On a storm-soaked night, the Unezugawa District is consumed by devils born from humanity’s deepest fears. Seventeen-year-old Haruto watches helplessly as the Abandonment Devil—an entity forged from the terror of being left alone—slaughters his parents before his eyes. Yet when the monster corners him, something is wrong. Haruto does not tremble. He does not beg. He feels… nothing. His emptiness draws the attention of something far worse. In a flash of crimson, the legendary Crimson Devil appears—an ancient entity once believed to have nearly triggered the apocalypse centuries ago before being sealed by exorcists. Fascinated by the boy who cannot fear, it offers Haruto a contract: Power beyond human limits… In exchange for a precious memory each time he uses it. Haruto accepts. But there is a truth no one knows. The Crimson Devil dwelling inside him was once meant to begin the end of the world. Instead of destroying humanity, it chooses something unthinkable—it spares the brave and forms a covenant with one. To prevent future catastrophes and hunt the very devils born from mankind’s fear, Haruto joins the Exorcists—the same organization that once fought against the Crimson Devil itself. Now feared by devils… Suspected by humans… And slowly losing the memories that make him who he is… Haruto walks the thin line between salvation and annihilation. Because if the devil inside him ever changes its mind— The apocalypse will not be stopped.
VoidKaiser · 10.8k Views

Fragments in the Wall

When humanity faces extinction, what breaks first? our bodies, or our humanity? How much of ourselves are we willing to lose to stay alive? In 2104, The world has already ended, but its consequences haven’t. In the OctaCore: the last of humanity's shelters, resources are limited and the radiation is rising fast. Within two years, the surface will become unlivable. Long before that, the food will run out. The monsters that destroyed the world are still out there, but they’re no longer the worst threat. With the shelters on the brink, the council faces an impossible choice: Cull 80% of the population to preserve the remaining 20%, or Launch a suicidal mission into the wasteland to retrieve a supply shipment that could sustain humanity long enough to rebuild. A small team is chosen for the Hail Mary attempt. Memory-scarred survivors, soldiers who’ve already lost too much, and civilians carrying secrets they’d kill to protect—bound together by the thin hope that something out there might still be worth saving. Outside, they will face the world that once was: a ruined city haunted by monsters, nazis and the aftermath of choices no one wants to admit they made. What to Expect: 1. Morally questionable characters 2. No clear good or evil—only survival 3. Character-driven beginning → escalating high-stakes plot 4. Brutal worldbuilding 5. Mature themes (genocide, moral collapse, societal failure) 6. Gore, violent imagery, disturbing psychological content
zachelodeon · 52.1k Views