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Rot in Radiance

Year 2150… Earth was consumed by nuclear war, plunging the world into darkness, endless winter, and mass extinction. Human civilization began to collapse, technology was buried beneath ash, and humanity prayed for the return of light. Here, Nova… the child of a scientist who survived within an underground research facility, embarked on an extraordinary journey — a voyage through time into the distant future, sent by his father’s command. The Earth of his present had already lost all hope of sustaining life. His father’s only wish was for Nova to live on… to find happiness in a future where the scars of nuclear devastation had finally faded. But when Nova arrived thousands of years ahead, he discovered something far beyond anyone expectation. The world once reduced to ruin by nuclear war had transformed into something uncanny... a realm of fantasy, steeped in magic and myth. It was as if history had reset itself to a medieval age: knights leading wars, kings ruling kingdoms, swords and spears reigning as primary weapons, hunters competing for grand bounties, and horses serving as the finest means of travel. In this era, mutant creatures were regarded as monsters, Nuclear radiation had become miasma, Cancer was seen as a curse, The technology of the golden age was worshiped as miracles, Non-human races had emerged, and magic itself functioned through the very energy of radiation along with countless other anomalies. Nova, a young man who had only just set foot in this unfamiliar future, must now adapt and uncover what truly happened to Earth. The farther he walks, the more mysteries unfold. And the more truths are revealed, the darker the secrets become. For beyond the shadows… something is waiting for Nova.
Stellariscosmic_12 · 565 Views

The Useless Heroine & the Demon Lord: Living Together

Mike died in the stupidest way possible: electrocuted because of a coworker who was too distracted trying to flirt. Just when he thought he could finally rest in peace, a “god” decided his life had been far too boring and reincarnated him into a fantasy world… as the Demon Lord. Yes, the final boss. Before he even had time to understand what was happening, a Heroine stormed his castle determined to kill him. Desperate and with no idea how to use his new power, Mike faked his own death and escaped using an ability he didn’t even know he had. The plan was perfect. Except for one small detail. The Heroine appeared right beside him. Now the two of them awaken in the middle of a forest, far from the battlefield… and she remembers absolutely nothing. Not the war. Not her mission. Not who he is. Taking advantage of the most suspiciously convenient opportunity of his new life, Mike pretends that he has lost his memories as well. And so, the two decide to travel together and settle in a small town, trying to start over from scratch. But adapting to a peaceful life isn’t so easy when: — He is, technically, the most powerful former Demon Lord in the world. — She was humanity’s greatest weapon. — And on top of that… the Heroine turns out to be socially disastrous, with an irrational fear of men. Between odd jobs, failed attempts to act like a “normal human,” constant suspicion, and absurd arguments, the two begin an awkward life together. While the world enjoys a fragile peace after the mysterious disappearance of the Demon Lord and the Heroine, no one suspects that both of them are living under false identities.
Lets_lament · 932 Views

Path Of Chaos

The sky was fractured apart and torn clouds glowing with darkness squeezed out through the gap. Massive floating landmasses drift aimlessly that were split from the main plateau. Rivers of crimson colour leak from the sky and fall upward, vanishing into nothingness as swallowed by the approaching chaos. Divine weapons consisting of spears, swords, halberds were embedded everywhere, humming faintly with residual authority struck to corpses scattered all over the place among which a man stared at destruction with a blank expression. “ARGHHHH! "This wasn’t in the script, god damn it!” she roared, clutching her hair hard enough it looked like she might tear it out. “Script?” the man echoed, confused. “What script?” “The script of the novel I read before dying." “….” A row of invisible question marks practically floated over the man’s face as he stared at the woman’s ragged, half-manic figure. “Wait,” he said slowly, realization dawning. “You mean this… this is part of a novel?” “Exactly.” He swallowed and pointed hesitantly.“Then that guy who is lying over there with a sword in his ass." "Is he also one of you...A reader?” The woman turned her head. Not far away, a man lay upside down, body twitching and twerking shadily, the sword lodged at an angle no sane anatomy should allow. “Oh, him?” she said casually. “He is the developer of the game." “…Developer?Didn't you say that is a novel world?” Before he could process that, another shrill scream ripped through the air. Both of them turned sharply. A man was pinned to the ground several meters away, a spear driven clean through his right eye and buried deep into the earth beneath him. His body twitched once as tried grab the spear. "Comrade,can you help The man beside her sighed.“Let me guess...he is a player ?” “Nah,” she replied. “Hacker.” “Hacker…” He ran a hand down his face. “Damn it. How many more people are there with golden fingers?” “I remember a regressor,” she muttered. “As for the other one… I don’t remember.” Her gaze shifted. The purple-haired man stood a short distance away, completely unharmed and clothes unscathed. His expression was quite relaxed as if this entire scene had nothing to do with him. “Leave that aside,” she said, eyes narrowing. “Let’s talk about you.” The man beside her nodded vigorously. “Yeah. How the hell can you toy with them so easily while we’re beaten to shit?” He stared at the purple-haired man. “What’s your golden finger?” The purple-haired man froze. Then— He burst out laughing. “Golden finger?” He wiped a tear from the corner of his eye. “Pfftt…” He laughed harder, shoulders shaking. “Golden finger, you say?” He shook his head. “Sorry to disappoint you.” He looked at them, grin widening. “Unlike you all, what I received wasn’t any golden finger.” He paused a bit and then mumbled. “…It was a big, shiny golden middle finger but it's okay." "I broke it off drilled into the person responsible for all this." An absolute, soul-crushing silence followed. Then— “WHAAT THE HEEELLLLL DID YOU JUST SAY?!” And she wasn't alone who screamed.
Mohitkumar · 489 Views

Endless of the Universe: From Support to SSS-Rank Cosmic Traveler

A thousand years ago, a mysterious asteroid crashed into Earth, nearly wiping out all life on the planet. However, stubborn humanity survived, gaining strange powers after being infected by a virus the asteroid carried with it—and that was not the only thing that came with the catastrophe. Abominable creatures flooded the world, and Dimensional Portals opened, bringing forth the Aberrations. In the present day, Nova Asmodai is a Seventh-level Empath who fights the Aberrations emerging from the Portals alongside his closest friends. It is a simple, yet dangerous job—one that maintains order in his country. He uses his Spectrum of Serenity—which secretly prevents him from understanding other people’s emotions—to enhance his allies’ powers. After all, he is a Support. One day, however, during a visit to a nearby city to watch battles between elite Empaths and Aberrations, Nova is thrown into a portal by a mysterious and invisible force, becoming trapped on the other side. Now, stranded in a dystopian desert filled with monsters, he must survive if he wants to make it back home. Author’s Note: The beginning of the story will be mostly introductory before the key events—up until around chapter 29—where I will introduce moments that will remain important throughout the story. This will be a long journey of over two thousand chapters. Are you ready? *** Royal Road: royalroad.com/profile/905721 Scribble Hub: scribblehub.com/profile/247237/theendlessmaster/ Follow me on: patreon.com/AbbyLightbringer
AbbyLightbringer · 32.1k Views

The Extra's Law

Being the only person in his world who can see the Aurora Borealis phenomenon that constantly adorns the sky, Nathan never imagined that he would enter his own half-finished novel titled "Endless Cataclysm." Yet, he now inhabits the body of someone named Adrian Hale, without understanding why he exists there, as he never wrote such a character. Nevertheless, he enjoys his new life by pretending to be Adrian Hale and receiving love from his family. Until he finally realizes that the place he currently inhabits is destined to be destroyed without a single soul left alive. Destroyed by what? Killed by whom? Nathan does not know, because it was a Plot Hole in his novel that he left unresolved. But that is what is written in his novel, and it will inevitably happen in some form because the World of his novel will not remain idle, ignoring that Plot Hole or its logical flaws. He has witnessed firsthand how the world logically filled in all the deficiencies present in his novel when it became reality. So, what will the world create to rectify the Plot Hole of his death and the inevitable demise of millions of human lives? That is a threat he, as the author, had never anticipated before. His knowledge of the Plot is also useless because he is far removed from the Protagonist, from the main story of his novel. The only encounter between them would be if he manages to overcome that Threat, or if the Protagonist finds his corpse. Nathan is also continually startled by the world of his novel and the humans within it, who create things that surpass his imagination as its author. He is a powerless God, overwhelmed by his own creation that has transcended him. (The pacing is slow at the beginning due to the character development and workbuilding. If you want fast-paced action at the beginning, sorry, this isn't for you.)
Saintnites · 16.7k Views