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Ren's Dagger

Seventeen years ago, the sky over Azura City tore open. From those jagged portals emerged a chaos that nearly leveled civilization, halted only by the emergence of the Shield—a secret order of elite warriors who stood as the final line of defense against the monstrous entities of the "Beyond." Today, the portals are a part of life, and joining the Shield is the only path to honor. ​For twin brothers Ren and Zen, the upcoming Shield Exam is the crossroads of their lives. Zen is the golden child—calm, precise, and possessing a natural talent that has already marked him as a future member of the Ten Leaders. Ren, however, is fueled by nothing but raw, reckless willpower. While his brother glides through training, Ren is the underdog, constantly dismissed by his peers and struggling to prove he belongs in a world where magic is outlawed and only results matter. ​The gap between them becomes a chasm when Zen achieves a legendary status during the trials, while Ren is left behind, branded a failure. In a moment of brotherly parting, Zen leaves Ren with a single, strange parting gift: a weathered, unremarkable dagger. To the other aspirants, it is a cruel joke—a pity prize for the brother who couldn’t make the cut. ​But as Azura City faces a new wave of portal activity and deep-seated secrets begin to leak from the Shield’s shadows, Ren realizes his journey isn't over. Haunted by his brother’s success and his own perceived weakness, Ren must decide if he will accept his fate or forge a new one. In a world that has already written him off, the "useless" dagger may be the only thing standing between Ren and the darkness threatening to consume his home.
Lil_Div · 2.3k Views

Dead Galaxy Chronicles

Dead Galaxy plunges into a sprawling science-fiction future set in 2852. The narrative opens in an era where Earth’s nations, ravaged and exhausted by centuries of devastating wars, were forced to surrender governance to interstellar resource-gathering corporations. This handover established a new galactic frontier defined by institutional corruption, forgotten laws, and deep moral decay. Tiberion Solegard, the head of the technology giant Evoke Systems, took command of the Supreme World Republic (SWR)—a structure founded by these corporations—and maintains absolute control over the galaxy through 12 centralized institutions. His power became unshakeable after he achieved immortality. This extreme consolidation of authority was partly necessitated by widespread colonial uprisings that erupted following the emergence of the Incompatibles. The Incompatibles first arrived in 2438: an advanced alien race that, terrifyingly, could not be processed by the human brain. Any attempt by humans to perceive these invaders often resulted in instant, irreversible blindness or catastrophic loss of consciousness. They were untouchable; no known human weapon could inflict damage. Then, just as suddenly, the Incompatibles vanished, yet the chilling traces and enduring mysteries they left behind never faded. So, what is this story about? Inspector of the Dead Galaxy and Fugitive of the Dead Galaxy The protagonist is Mehmet, an Inspector working for the Bioethical Oversight—one of the SWR's 12 governing bodies. Mehmet is violently jolted awake from a 400-year cryo-sleep due to a minor power grid failure. Because of this catastrophic interruption, Mehmet is afflicted with amnesia; he cannot recall his past, the reason for his slumber, or any crucial details of his life. His institution is barely functional, on the verge of collapse from rampant corruption and bribe-taking. Mehmet’s simple goal is to collect his 400 years of accumulated pay and retire to a peaceful life. However, he is required to complete three final assignments before retirement. As he reluctantly navigates these last duties, Mehmet will find himself tearing through the veneer of the galaxy’s darkest secrets, learning brutal truths about his own past, and struggling to comprehend a universe filled with impenetrable mysteries. Expect From This Saga: A vast, realistic sci-fi universe (featuring intricate institutions, cults, mega-corporations, and political webs) Entertaining side characters Dystopian mysteries A compelling villain R-rated humor and dark comedy A lengthy, multi-part adventure series Warning: This work contains violence, psychological tension, sexual content, and themes that may be disturbing to some readers. It is not suitable for readers under the age of 18.
FailedWriter2 · 23k Views

Starting from Weapon Refining in Battle Through the Heavens

【Battle Through the Heavens】【Weapon Refining】【Mecha】【Technology】 The neighbors hoard food, I hoard weapons—my neighbors are my granary! Alchemy can’t save (or break through) Battle Through the Heavens, right? Xiao Yanzi. In this world where alchemists reign supreme, Jiang Lin quietly rises through weapon refining, becoming king and ancestor. Xiao Yan: “My Mystic Pill can develop sentience, can yours?” Jiang Lin: “Hmm… (takes out a Heaven-rank artifact) …Well, now it’s mine.” [Spatial Dao Artifact · Damocles Sword Strike System is online] Xiao Yan: “Wait, wait, wait! Take it, it’s all yours!” ... This is a world where battle qi rules and alchemy is king. Yet, a poor guy who once majored in materials science stirs up a storm of weapon refining in this land. Jiang Lin: “With transcendent materials already here, resisting nukes bare-chested? If you’re a real man, try withstanding my nuclear bomb artifact. Huh… you only groaned once? You’re a real man!” ... Xiao Yan, the representative of alchemists: as long as cultivation speed is high, one’s realm can crush opponents. Jiang Lin, the representative of weapon refiners: as long as the gear is good, invincible at the same level, slaying enemies across realms! Alternate titles of this book: Alchemy Can’t Break Through Battle Through the Heavens! · Xiao Yan: I bully the weak, he’s invincible at the same level! · Xian Xiao Yi: Studying medicine can’t save Battle Through the Heavens! Also known as: Alchemy Can’t Dominate Battle Through the Heavens! Xiao Yan: I bully the weak, he’s invincible at his level! Thank you for the support, friends. If you want to read more chapters in advance, go to my Patreon. Read 30 Chapters In Advance: patreon.com/Franklin1
Frank10 · 247.8k Views

Made of Scraps

In a world, once eutopian, governed by the law of natural selection, every aspect of the biotic strives for their survival to sprout through the ever changing eras. Man, a species much familiar with the dangers of the unforeseen, would learn to court astuteness and shrewdness to anticipate, or perhaps remedy the controversies of life- disease, pain, death. Science, one of the most indispensable footholds to the survival of mankind, focused on data collection, assimilation and processing to innovate routes to a life free of all these controversies. Yet, this crutch to the human kind would only lead to an evergreen handicap. In the state of Vlot, resides a lab- BLOOM, renowned for her prowess in innovations yielding to the betterness of us all, humans. This definition would soon change with the discovery of a resident scientist- Professor Zult. His research involved blending the concept of acceleration of particles and that of evolution. He believed that because organisms were subjected to stressful conditions, they would eventually grow and bear offspring with traits that combat the precedent stress. These genes responsible for such traits were known as "Alpha genes". However, it would take years, decades or even centuries for such an accommodation to surface. The concept of particle acceleration was there to remedy this inconvenience. By subjecting humans to the conditions they'd want to negate, and accelerating the cell particles, this could shorten the time for the evolution. A process he coined "accommodation." However him and his followers, blinded by the prowess of this milestone underrated the associated risks, and soon this long dreamed eutopia ovulated a parallel dystopia, separating the world of humans into different classes, as per their level of accomodation- the alphas, betas, gammas, deltas, epsilons and the zetas. The alphas were now at the top of the society while the zetas were the common citizens with the lowest level of accommodation. Among these, those who offended the laws of the new world- New Vlot, were bestowed the name "Omicron ." New Volt was besieged by two immense and almost unshakable walls know as the "great walls." The first, "Mu" resided within the beauty of New Volt, the heart of leisure and peace. The less privileged resided within "Nu"-the slums and less pretty. Those who gravely offended the law would often venture there, and were known as "omicrons". But life wasn't limited to just within these walls. Those presumed or confirmed with zero level of accommodation became rejects, often referred to as "scraps" and the name "lambda" was bestowed on them. These were sometimes used as lab rats of Mu, hence the name "scraps". Outside the great walls was an almost barren land, rich in hazards of diverse varieties. But from these, one would survive to ascend to a level no one would fathom, in the least expected ways- upgrading with scraps. From scraps, a new level of accommodation will be unlocked- the Omega. This name will be bestowed upon he who strived in the opposite pole to gain a level that would compare to an alpha.
Lyrixx237 · 3k Views

Circle of spores: fungal kingdoms and human survival

Two hundred years after the Mycelis Meteorite fell along the equator, the world was split by the Black Zone, a 100 km wide belt filled with parasitic fungi, spore mists, and mutation-monsters whose power increases without limit. At the heart of the Black Zone stand the 7 Fungal Kings, biological entities that grew from the meteorite's core and continue to expand a network of "planet-roots" called the Mycel Grid. Humanity survives within the Domes of East Asia, the last bastions separating civilization from ruin. Yet the dome walls grow increasingly fragile, and a new generation of spores begins to penetrate defenses once thought impenetrable. Amidst this threat emerges a teenager from Tianhai Dome, Rin Asakura, an orphan rescued from a failed expedition. Her body harbors something even she does not understand a trace of a Dormant Spore that has never activated. A rare biological anomaly, and the key to something far greater. Rin is drawn into the Frontliner Detachment Program, an elite scouting group tasked with observing changes in the Black Zone. Together with her friends Akira, Yuzu, Mei, Kou, and Kirai Rin uncovers a world-shaking truth. The 7 Fungal Kings are preparing to initiate the "Cycle Bloom," a global evolution phase that could erase all species not part of their network. Every expedition into the Black Zone reveals new mysteries: creatures that evolve following specific patterns, giant organism structures that function like planetary organs, and traces of early human civilizations that tried to resist but failed. As the truth unravels, Rin realizes something far more terrifying. Her DNA is compatible with the Mycel Grid's signal. She is not merely human;she is the "catalyst" that can either trigger or halt the Cycle Bloom. When the first Fungal King begins to move and the East Asian Domes stand on the brink of collapse, Rin must choose a path few humans ever face: Remain human and fight to the end, or activate the Dormant Spore within her body and become an entity equal to the Fungal Kings,both enemy and savior of the world. That decision will determine whether the world ends, or evolves into something humanity has never imagined.
Vealor · 5.3k Views