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**In this world, turning eighteen decides your fate.** At the age of 18, every person awakens a supernatural Talent that determines their future—heroes, elites, or ordinary citizens. Kai Rowan waited for that day his entire life. He dreamed of power, adventure, and standing at the top like the legends he admired. But when his Awakening finally arrives, reality crushes him. **Talent: Growth Potential** **Rank: F** A useless, laughable ability. Mocked by classmates and pitied by teachers, Kai prepares to accept an ordinary life… until he discovers something impossible. His so-called trash talent can evolve. Not just once. Not just to SSS rank. But beyond every known limit. While the world believes he is the weakest, Kai begins a secret journey of endless growth—growing stronger with every battle, every challenge, and every step forward. From academy tournaments to deadly dungeons, from rivals and geniuses to hidden conspiracies, he rises higher and higher, shocking everyone who ever looked down on him. In a world where rank is everything, the “useless” talent may just become the most overpowered ability of all. This is the story of the boy who started at the bottom… …and broke the limits of the world.

A cat... That is also a warlock... That likes to eat ghosts. --- Mater Evol Heracy was a prideful warlock in his past life. But he successfully escaped his ill-fated to a new world. Unfortunately for him, he has become a cat. Mater found himself in the modern 21st century that filled with horrors in every nook and cranny of this haunted city. Coincidentally, ghosts are exactly what he needs to grow his power. "I shall feasts upon all the horrors and become the one and only Darklord. MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!" -- https://discord.gg/QMDetEzXaj

When the world's lifespans become visible countdowns, Ethan Cross inherits the only exchange that trades in time itself. At 22, Ethan Cross is drowning in debt, his mother dying with 180 days left on her clock. Then a subway explosion changes everything. As flames consume the train, a blood-soaked pocket watch activates the Karma Scale System—and suddenly, he can see everyone's remaining lifespan floating above their heads. Three seconds. That's all he has left. But the terrorist beside him? Five minutes. Ethan Cross makes his first trade: your life for mine. The wound in his gut heals instantly. The terrorist crumbles to dust. Welcome to Pawnshop No.13, where vampires buy sunlight immunity, cultivators trade centuries for power, and gods mortgage their divinity. Ethan Cross doesn't just sell time—he rewrites fate itself. But his mother's illness isn't natural. She's marked by the Chrono Council, a higher-dimensional civilization that harvests entire worlds like cattle. To save her, Ethan Cross must do the impossible: bankrupt Hell, monopolize Heaven, and challenge the gods who treat humanity as disposable batteries. The price of eternity? Everything. In a universe where time is currency, Ethan Cross will buy, sell, and steal his way to godhood—one second at a time. Because when you can see death coming, the only question is: whose clock runs out first?

Daniel used to be a silent, introverted guy — the topper of Crestwood High. But now, he’s someone entirely different from the person he once was. Five first years who joined Crestwood High find themselves confronting a group of second years who seemed to be Daniel’s friends on their very first day. And through that encounter, the story of Daniel’s past begins to unfold — a past that existed long before everything changed for him. Follow the story as his former life unravels, revealing the unknown variables he faced and how they shaped him into who he is now.

Morveth was born from the forbidden love between a Fairy Queen and a Demon King. A tragedy that occurred five hundred years ago forced him to grow up without ever seeing the truth of his past. That very lineage granted him an unnaturally long life—one that feels endless, almost eternal. To Morveth, immortality is not a blessing, but a slow, unrelenting torment. He is weary. He is in pain. And he wants it to end. The Black Pearl may be the only answer to his suffering. A relic of the Siren clan, the Black Pearl is said to possess the power to shatter even the impossible. Yet, during his journey to obtain it, Morveth crosses paths with a group of beings searching for the Goddess’s Tears—an artifact rumored to amplify one’s energy foundation and grant eternal life. Meeting them begins to shake Morveth’s original resolve. Should he continue down the path he has chosen, or abandon his initial purpose altogether?

=WSA 2026 Entry= [System Notice:] [You've been transmigrated to the other world.] [All mana and power are resetted to your current body.] "T-transmigrated!?" I remembered I was once an unknown, homeless, poor, lonely wizard. I died when I fought 2 adult dragons at a time. Thus, I got transmigrated in this world as an only child of a wealthy family. This world is so peaceful—no monsters, demons, magic, war. Moreover, technologies, science, knowledge... But why do I still have mana and system? They're just completely useless, aren't they? A-aren't they...? In short, I was wrong. *** A/N: It's for those who like naturally growing weak-to-strong MC, along with character development of his companions. He's also not a naive MC who learns from his past. Yet he sometimes acts weaker than he actually is, for a reason. For more information, please check my pinned review below! :)

#Gold Tier Winner of WFP26; Setting in the fictional world of Gaia, where special individuals can awaken certain powers within their souls. They are called Arcana Masters. Some awaken beasts, some awaken weapons, while some awaken the power of plants. Some people train to become stronger so that they have the power to protect loved ones, some wish to use it for revenge, some wish to live longer, while some want to be free and use their power however they wish. Yet, there exists a clan, where the descendants only exist to grant death to others so that life and death remain balanced. Follow the journey of Azrael Garcia, the heir of the cursed clan of Death, as he forms friendships while facing betrayals, meeting love, and cutting down enemies in the process. ************** Note: Author isn't born in an English-speaking nation and has no editor either. So, please be understanding if there are any grammatical errors. ************** Author's other contracted novels: War Online, Weapon Seller in the world of magic Author's other notable works: The Last Slytherin, The Sharingan Hyuga, Prince of Kpop ************** You can also support the Author through Patreon or buy a coffee on Ko-fi.com https://www.patreon.com/snowstar https://ko-fi.com/snowstar5061

[Would you like to sign-in, Host?] "Yes, please." [Congratulations, Host, on obtaining a condo in Blue Valley residential complex, $100,000, Maserati GranTurismo. You received....] [Host, the money has been transferred to your account and the apartment's documents, and car key are in the system's inventory...] *** This message was what changed Liam's life forever. From being a nobody who was struggling through the murky and stormy waters of life, to the wealthiest and the most powerful person on the planet. And throughout all realities? This is the adventurous journeys of Liam Scott. *** Disclaimer: 'My Ultimate Sign-in System Made Me Invincible' is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. This book may reference real companies and organizations, but these references are for narrative purposes only and are not intended to depict actual conduct or involvement of these entities. The use of these names and references is not meant to harm, defame, or discredit these companies or organizations. *** Discord server link: https://discord.gg/EAZWYqQ36j

[Content Warning] Filthy humor. Minimum filter --- “Let’s go gambling!” He said. Unaware that his decision to gamble for the first time would become the best decision of his life. The reward that would change his life arrived together with a sound— [Ding!] ...... ***** [Disclaimer] Low-stakes. For fun only. Written with its own voice. 'Personal taste isn’t a hierarchy here.' If that bothers you, feel free to leave. *****

A doctor wakes up as per routine, wanting to get ready for gym and later go to work, only to find out that he's not in his body any longer. It's a real groundhog day situation, but it feels more permanent. What's a doctor's going to do when thrown in the body of a neurotic little toddler named Sheldon Cooper? Even more Unscientific is the grown up strength he retained in a toddler's body. How does that make any sense? It defied everything he had learned as a man of science. It's simply absurd. For a man who doesn't believe in the divine, how will he make sense of it?

In the alternate world of Hale, Jon was once a titan of industry—a successful senior artist for a premier company specializing in collectible cards for famous franchises. He lived a life of creativity and prestige, until the sky fractured. Without warning, Dimensional Gates and Dungeons tore through the fabric of reality, unleashing waves of monsters that brought only chaos and destruction. In the wake of the catastrophe, emerged—superhuman heroes endowed with the powers to push back the darkness. But this new world order came at a steep price for Jon. As fantasy became a living, breathing reality, the world lost interest in cardboard monsters and imaginary heroes. John’s company collapsed, and his life’s work became worthless. For ten years, John lived at the absolute bottom of society, scraping by on grueling part-time jobs just to survive in a world that had moved on without him. Everything changed one night when Jon finally "awakened." Unlike the Hunters who gained strength or speed, Jon gained a unique, paradoxical ability:A system that allows him to bestow the powers of cards he collected to people—but he cannot use any of these cards on himself. Armed with his artistic genius and a decade of hardship, John decides to play a different game. He will not be a hero ; he will be the one who creates them. Using his ability wisely, John begins to scout talent and forge the world's most elite heros, eventually building the strongest and very first International Guild in the history of Hale.

"I am not one person. I am a bridge of broken glass." To the world, Lin Yan is a hollow vessel—the "Idiot" son of a fallen dynasty, sold in marriage to the ruthless CEO Lu Jingho. For twenty years, he hasn't uttered a word, his skin recoiling from every touch as if it were a brand of fire. But inside the silent tomb of his mind, a war is screaming. When a fatal accident at age six tore his soul in two, one half stayed to rot in a world of shadows, while the other was cast into a neon-hell of the future. There, he was "The Architect," a legendary hacker forged in the fires of 21st-century torture and digital isolation. Now, the two souls have been slammed back together.Lin Yan has returned with the power to rewrite reality, but his mind is a jagged landscape of psychological trauma, where the ghosts of his future agony haunt his every breath. He thinks he is suffering in secret. He believes he is a ghost protecting his family from the shadows. He is wrong. Unbeknownst to him, the "Origin Code" in his blood is broadcasting his every heartbeat, every traumatic flashback, and every silent plea for help directly into the minds of the Lu family. As Lin Yan wages a cynical, invisible war against the "Ravens" who stole his father, Lu Jingho is forced to listen to the soul-shattering symphony of his husband's pain. In a world where his only comfort is the "Refrigerator"—the cold, steady presence of a husband he thinks he’s fooling—Lin Yan must face the ultimate terror: What happens when the man who cannot be touched finds out his whole world can hear his heart breaking?

Ryoma Takeda was once a rising star in the ring, an Interhigh champion, a golden boy with fists of promise. But one bitter loss on his pro debut shattered his confidence. A freak accident soon after stole his leg. His career vanished. His fiancée left him. And all he had left were reruns of that one damn fight… and a hundred different regrets. Then, just as he hits rock bottom, fate does the unthinkable. He wakes up ten years in the past, on the very night of his first professional match. But this time, something’s different. [System Initialized: Vision Grid Active] “Your eyes see the truth beneath motion. Use it well.” Armed with the Vision Grid System, a combat-assist module that turns his visual perception into tactical mastery, Ryoma now has a second chance. To fix his mistakes. To chase the career he lost. To protect the mother he failed. To fulfill the hopes of those who refused to give up on him. And to finally become the man they always believed he could be. But boxing isn't just a sport. It's war of bodies, of minds, of hearts. And Ryoma Takeda is done losing.

Opening: Truck-kun yeets me into an island nation. Inheritance? A crumbling seaside temple + God-Tier Reinforcement System unlocked! “Anything can be upgraded. Scriptures, relics, even my… ahem, ‘Vajra Pestle’.” Ordinary Buddhist Sutra → Medicine Master’s Vow of Salvation Chant 10,000x → Vajra Body achieved! Vajra Demon-Conquering Pestle → Indestructible Immortal Root Eight Heavenly Dragons → Great Prajna Dragon Sovereign Mantra “Under the righteous sun, all demons kneel!” Then she appears—Hasshaku, the pale 8-foot widow dripping with cursed yin energy. “Po… Po… Po…” MC (sweating): “Can my reinforced Vajra… hold her?” Hasshaku (smirking): “Monster, I want you to help me… cultivate.” Dual cultivation? Exorcism? Or nightly ‘purification’ till dawn? Click now—every chant = +1 chapter of spicy demon-taming! Tags: Isekai, System, Exorcism, Demon Wife, Overpowered MC, R-18 Cultivation, Po Po Po

Manchester United, once a dominant force in world football, finds itself struggling under Erik ten Hag despite having the financial power to rebuild. Big-money transfers fail to restore the club’s glory, forcing Ten Hag to shift his focus to homegrown talent. Among the overlooked prospects in the U18 squad is Leo Calderon, a 17-year-old central midfielder buried deep in the pecking order. Lacking physicality and dismissed by teammates as weak, Leo endures constant ridicule from those who dominate with strength and athleticism. But during one ordinary training session, everything changes—Leo suddenly sees passing lanes no one else can, angles of play invisible to even the most talented prospects. Yet, there’s a problem. His vision surpasses his ability. The passes he attempts don’t connect, his technique unable to match his newfound awareness. Coaches dismiss his efforts as sloppy, and his struggles continue. But one unexpected observer—a visiting League One assistant coach—notices something different. He watches Leo’s movements, seeing potential where others see failure. As Leo fights to prove himself in an unforgiving system, the question lingers—can he refine his raw talent before the club moves on without him? ****************************** Also, all rights reserved for the companies and teams and also players I use in the novel since I don't know how image rights work and I'm too lazy to search it up on Bing-, I mean google Also, character arts are not mine or AI-generated. I got them on Pinterest and will soon use reverse search to find the authors so I can credit them. Thank You for reading. 200 PS: 1 Bonus Chapter.

Ren Wu died once. Two thousand years ago, he was the Imperial Chancellor who governed Hell itself—an Auditor who enforced cosmic law, taxed gods, and sentenced demons with a brushstroke. Then Heaven and Hell cooperated. He was assassinated before he could finish signing a decree meant to fix the cycle of reincarnation. Now, he has awakened in the body of a dying factory owner at the bottom of the modern Underworld. His wealth is his health. His business is survival. His enemies are corporations, gangs, ancient clans—and the government of Hell. While others cultivate to become immortal heroes, Ren Wu cultivates assets. He monopolizes supply chains. He weaponizes contracts. He turns gangs into employees. He turns ancient cultivation manuals into corrected instruction manuals. To Ren Wu, modern cultivators are not warriors. They are illiterate workers using corrupted translations of Hell’s employee handbooks. As Ren rebuilds his corporate empire, fragments of his sealed memories return… Why did his archaeologist parents send him an ancient coffin before vanishing? Why does the Administration desperately want him erased? Why does every ancient family’s sacred art trace back to Hell? To uncover the truth, Ren Wu must do what he does best: Acquire political shields. Build unions. Exploit loopholes. Rewrite laws. Because in this world… You don’t punch judges. You don’t sue gangsters. And you never fight the system. You become the system.

Kalypso "Kali" Brunn was searching. He was trying to find someone he once knew well, someone he'd lost without even realizing. Kali needed the man who could wholeheartedly love himself and the company of others yet live happily, even alone. That someone wouldn't need another leading their life, completely shaping every thought he had, each action he performed, and the emotions he'd felt. He simply had to see that man's lost smile once more, a smile so true and pure, and he believed the Black Manor was the best place to look. It was the perfect home for Kali to find himself again. A peaceful, private, and honest(deceptively so) abode for him to relax and heal in. It seemingly had the most perfect conditions. The only downside of the new arrangement would be that he's yet to shake off his loneliness. He's determined to get along with his new housemates, but it's proven to be hard, especially as half of them blatantly ignore him and the other half downright hate his mere presence. But who's to say the future won't change? Perhaps his clumsy, self-deprecating ways will finally garner him some much-needed attention. Maybe they'll see just how much he needs someone to stand by him, even if he happens to claim otherwise for pride's sake... Or suppose they could continue to ignore him until he stays forever stuck in his regrettable past. Kali doesn't want to think about the 'scumbag' he ran away from or the friends that hurt him. They didn't deserve his tears any more than he deserved the emotional turmoil he'd suffered through.

Collin East is a talent agent barely scraping by in the tough world of Hollywood. He’s average, has average clients, average luck, and an average career that has no clear direction. Until one morning, everything changes. Collin wakes up with a bizarre and unbelievable power. He can see floating words above people's heads. Words that reveal true and innate talents. “Romance Box Office Hit Actor,” “Master Director Of Comedy,” “Talk Show King,” “Olympic Gold Sprinter.” Suddenly, the nobodies around him shine with potential only he can see. Armed with this supernatural insight, Collin sets out to transform the entertainment industry from the inside out. He discovered an aspiring actor flipping pizzas, an unknown director with a vision that could make everyone laugh, a singer on a subway platform who could top the Billboard 100. [This novel has 65 advanced chapters on Patreon.] Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/Puji_maki

After being reincarnated in a parallel world eerily similar to Earth, Karlos Alejandro starts a new life as a humble fisherman. In just two years, he finds love, marries, and becomes a father to two children. With a deep sense of responsibility and love for his family, Karlos braves the sea each day, working tirelessly to provide and protect. In this second life, survival, simplicity, and family take center stage. [This novel has 47 advanced chapters on Patreon.] Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/Puji_maki