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The Black Lantern

A little bit of author's spiel under the summary _________________ On a cool, late autumn night, Kayo Daza, a fast food line chef with a lifelong obsession with theater, finds himself the victim of a horrific murder. With no powers or guidance, he is thrown into a new world by forces he could never hope to comprehend. As he attempts to survive in a world that treats him as disposable, rumors surface of a fallen star, The Black Lantern, said to be able to grant a wish to whomever finds it. But the deeper Kayo digs, the clearer it becomes that he wasn't the first person to be dragged to this world, and he won't be the last. Whatever brought him here has plans far greater than his survival. And if Kayo truly wants to return home, he may have to decide how much of himself he's willing to lose first. _________________ We have all thought the question at least once: "What if the world didn't bend over backwards for the protagonist? What if they didn't receive powers for basically free? What if *I* wrote an isekai?" And many yet have tried to answer that question, some better and some worse. This is not a novel idea, pun very much intended, but it is one Remedy wanted to tackle on their own. In this book, you will meet the deranged, likely autistic imagination of a European hobbyist worldbuilder, and an amalgamation of their special interests and guilty pleasures alike, from the Cthulhu Mythos and classical literature, to modern day music and World of Darkness. It will be up to you, Dear Audience, to judge whether or not Remedy succeeded in their self-imposed goal of writing a book that's, at the very least, entertaining if nothing else, and improving as a writer in the long-run. Yes I used 3rd person to refer to myself throughout the summary, sue me I don't care. Also adding a disclaimer to the end, I am a very indecisive person, and may change things about this book after it's been released. Not entire chapters, but like, this synopsis, names of the early chapters, etc. Stuff that might seem harmless, but might cause some confusion.
Remedy_Coyote · 7k Views

BLEACH : Dragging Down the Heavens

A Man's Modest Dream in the Soul Society: Grasping the Summit A modern Japanese man awakens in the world of BLEACH (the Soul Society). He hasn't just transmigrated; he's been reborn as Airi Yukawa—an incredibly tall, black-haired beauty with "incredibly huge" breasts. His one, true purpose in this dangerous afterlife? To join the Soul Reapers and achieve his ultimate, perverted goal: to "grasp the summit (grope boobs) with these hands". Airi dreams of touching the magnificent "mountains" belonging to iconic female figures like Rangiku Matsumoto, Tier Harribel, Bambietta Basterbine, and Orihime Inoue. He realizes his new female body is a "massive advantage" for this task. Airi's journey is absurdly long. Despite possessing meta-knowledge, she is completely untalented, spending fifty years training in Rukongai under the giant gatekeeper Danzōmaru just to qualify for the Spiritual Arts Academy (Shino Academy). After finally enrolling, she persists for nearly a century before her eccentric Zanpakutō spirit, Nubatama a pitch-black rubber ball that speaks like an old-school otaku, is finally willing to talk. Nubatama bestows the deceptively powerful ability to manipulate friction with her blade. Airi enlists in the Gotei 13 and is assigned to the Fourth Division (Healing Squad), where she dedicates herself to intense combat training under the terrifyingly powerful Captain Retsu Unohana. To accelerate her goal, Airi weaponizes her civilian expertise: a legendary massage technique perfected in Rukongai. She uses this unique skill (secretly enhanced by Nubatama’s ability to promote smooth, silky skin) to discreetly "explore the mountains" of female officers. Through sheer perseverance, rigorous training (including mastering illegal Arrancar/Quincy techniques like Cero and Blut), and crucial actions during the Quincy Extermination Operation, Airi rapidly climbs the ranks, eventually achieving Bankai and securing the position of Lieutenant. She treats nobles like Sojun Kuchiki, gains an unexpected connection to Yoruichi Shihoin, and even survives a Bankai clash with Captain Unohana. Now a Lieutenant, Airi is closer than ever to fulfilling her ultimate, modest dream. Can she survive the centuries leading up to the main BLEACH story and finally grasp every summit in the Soul Society?
TaleCraft · 323.6k Views

Ascension Code: Reborn in the DC Universe

He was in his early twenties when the world decided to end for him. A computing prodigy, educated at MIT, someone who understood systems, patterns, and limits better than most. In his previous life, power didn’t come from fists, but from the mind — lines of code capable of shaping digital realities. Then he died. And was born again. Reincarnated into the DC Universe as a helpless baby, he grew up in a world where gods walk among humans, where vigilantes defy the impossible, and where power is rarely fair — or free. While others trusted destiny, chance, or inherited gifts, he trusted only one thing: process. Memory intact. Intellect intact. Ambition intact. From an early age, he understood a simple and cruel truth: in that world, those who do not grow are crushed. And so, far from the spotlight of the League, he began to build something forbidden — his own Artificial Intelligence, created not to save the world, but to optimize it. To make him stronger. More efficient. More prepared to survive among monsters, aliens, and symbols. While heroes were born from tragedy, he forged himself in silence. While villains sought external power, he engineered it from within. This is not the story of a chosen one. It is the story of someone who decided to become inevitable. Between code and chaos, science and superhumans, begins the rise of a man who does not believe in miracles — only in evolution. This story was inspired by a fanfiction I read years ago — a work I deeply admire and still reread to this day. Unfortunately, that story was never continued. This project is not a continuation, rewrite, or replacement of that original work. It is an independent story, created with its own plot, characters, and direction, merely inspired by the ideas and feelings that the original story left with me. Out of respect, I want to properly credit the source of my inspiration below: Original Story Title: Pyroclasm (Young Justice SI) Original Author: Fulcon Original Story Link: https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/pyroclasm-young-justice-si.664558/ If you enjoyed this story, I highly recommend checking out the original work and supporting its author. Reader Notice If you like the story but don’t like harem: fuck off. This story has harem. If you like the story but don’t like gore: fuck off too. This story has gore. The tags are there. If you don’t like it, read the tags and don’t read the story. Simple as that. I’m not changing the story to please everyone. It was written this way from the start. If you want to read early chapters, they will be available on my Patreon. I’m not promising 10 or 20 chapters ahead — maybe just a few, maybe more later — but there will be early content there. I’m taking my time with this story because I want it to be good, not rushed. That takes time, revision, and proper development. If this kind of story is for you, welcome. If not, just move on. Simple. This is my first fanfic, and I hope you enjoy it. If you can support it with Power Stones, I would be very grateful. Criticism and comments are always welcome. Thank you, and enjoy your reading! If you'd like to support me and, as a bonus, read some chapters in advance, just become a member of my Patreon: https:/./www.patreon.com/cw/pararaio.
Pararaio · 54.4k Views