She lost everything in a day. Her home. Her future. Her illusion of safety. Mira Hale thought she had finally outrun her past. A thriving career, a man she trusted, a wedding on the horizon—proof that survival had paid off. But betrayal doesn’t knock. It waits. And when it comes, it takes everything with it. Exposed, humiliated, and left with nowhere to go, Mira walks away from the life she built, carrying nothing but wounds she swore she’d never reopen. And just when she has nothing left to lose… he appears. The man she once saved when he was broken. The man she never meant to remember. The one name her heart learned to fear before it learned to forget. Now he is untouchable—calm, commanding, and wrapped in power. His presence is protection and danger all at once. When Mira’s world collapses, he becomes her shelter… and the temptation she knows she shouldn’t want. His attention is steady. His gaze lingers. And every moment near him feels like standing too close to a flame—warm, intoxicating, and impossible to ignore. As secrets surface and past choices tighten their grip, Mira is forced to confront the truth she buried long ago: love doesn’t disappear—it mutates. What was once innocent is now laced with ambition, dominance, and survival. Desire blurs with protection. Safety begins to feel like possession. And the line between rescue and ruin grows dangerously thin. Bound to the Wolfe Bloodline is a contemporary romance drama steeped in emotional tension, power struggles, and forbidden longing. It is a story of betrayal and rebirth—where love can be a sanctuary… or the most beautiful way to lose yourself.

Obsession is no longer one-sided pain, possession, and desire blur the line between salvation and ruin. Two hearts shattered, two souls desperate, two bodies craving and cursing each other. Hatred turns intimate. Violence turns protective. Control turns possessive. To understand why every glance between them is now laced with suspicion and pain… you need to witness the betrayal that was never truly theirs. Begin with the first part: "She Ruled Until She Became Mine". https://www.webnovel.com/book/34583507808506505?utm_identity=author&utm_entry=inkstone&utm_guid=4504932728&utm_platform=cl

Althea Nocturne is nothing but a wolfless omega rejected by her Alpha mate and framed for murdering his unborn heir. With a pack baying for her blood and nowhere left to run, she flees into the one place no wolf dares tread: the Red Mist, where the Hellhound of the North makes his den. Thorne Vargan is a creature of shadow and vengeance, the son of a Witch Luna burned alive by Althea's own mother. He swore to destroy everyone responsible and when Morgana's daughter stumbles bleeding into his hellish domain, he sees his chance. He claims her as a captive. As the perfect tool to gut the pack system from within. But the bond doesn't care about his plans for retribution. It doesn't care that she's the daughter of his enemy. It thrums for her with a fury that threatens to consume them both Her scent tempts the beast he's barely controlling, her fear feeds something he thought long dead while she bears secrets that could unravel everything he's built. And while Thorne keeps her caged, the Alpha she fled is coming. He wants his little omega back. But Thorne isn't letting her go. — ~Excerpt~ "Because," he said, his voice dropping to a husky growl that made my core clench, "my restraint is going to shatter if you keep touching me." The words hung in the air between us. I looked down, following his gaze, and saw it, the unmistakable bulge pressed against his pants, hard and straining. My pheromones. They were affecting him. "I would like to take you up on your offer," he muttered, his voice rugged, tipping into ravenous. Confusion whirled through me. "What offer?" "The kiss," he whispered. "Not a peck, Thea." My heart ceased beating, liquid fire filling my veins. "I want tongue.” — Dark paranormal romance Morally Grey ML Forced proximity Captor/Captive ENEMIES to lovers Fated mates Angst Smut

Serena has been living on the edge her whole life, having to fight for everything. Her only comforts are an old novel that keeps away the bad memories and her lover, Mark. That is until Mark betrays her while they’re on a mission, sending her into a dangerous trap for his own personal gain. This action hurts Serena more than anything else, but before she can get revenge, she dies. But it seems that is not the end for her. Serena wakes up in the body of a snow leopard beastwoman, vowing to find a way back with the new system she has. But first, she wants to right the wrongs for her new body and protect the little brother the original owner had.

What if your life was never your own? What if every choice, every breath, was ink on a page, and you were made to lose? Eris was written to fall. To burn. To become the villain everyone needed to hate. But she remembers everything now. The death. The second chance. The truth. And she’s done playing along. The world wants its villain back. It’s unraveling without her. But Eris is tired. So very tired. And if she must die again, this time, she’ll choose the ending. support me on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/cw/Rosesarepink

Jungtae saw that face again after all these years...but now he carried fear and trauma. Blood stained the hands of someone who had once been important to him. "Did you miss me?" Eight years ago, all Han Jungtae wanted was a quiet, peaceful life. He never imagined it would change the moment when the two guys entered his life. From that day on, Hyun Woojin and Kwon Owen drew him into a world tangled with secrets, obsession, and hidden motives. As Jungtae gets pulled deeper, he finds himself caught between Owen’s captivating charm and Woojin’s warm presence. Every choice he makes draws him closer to danger, and to a future he could never have imagined. ***Present-Backstory-Present ***Slow Burn

Carter Williams was your typical twenty year old loser. After a fight in the street leaves him unconscious he wakes up in the body of a young dragon in an entirely new world. Armed with a system to assist him and two beautiful wives to support him, Carter vows never to live his life hiding in the dark again as he seeks the title of dragon king. - Additional tag : Yuri Discord link is : https://discord.gg/q68P5JPnNz

When Aldric clicked Confirm, expecting a rez glitch, he got transmigrated to Westeros — the world of Game of Thrones with no interface or guild chat, and certainly no way back. Wearing epic plate armor that shines too much, thirty thousand gold nobody here can explain, and not one paladin spell left. The first village he reached was already ash and bodies... Disclaimer: This is a translated version of an existing novel. I do not claim any rights or originality for the story. All appreciation and credit go to the original author - 姬澹清 support me on patreon: patreon.com/zefyrus (additional 30+ chapters and daily updates)

With the strongest physique in heaven and earth was reborn in a small family, with the strongest overwhelming hegemony body, mysterious and powerful golden divine pupils, from then on a road to kill all kinds of geniuses, evil, whether it is a natural genius, or a supreme evil, in front of Qin Chuan is unbeatable, proud of the world, only I! There are unearthly demons, heavenly geniuses, ten thousand year old devils, heavenly giants, but also the most beautiful people, fairies, red powder withered bones, snake scorpion beauty

It all started with a Book review… [To Kill A Demon Lord…] had everything; It had Magic, It had action, it had an abundance of interesting characters and—probably most important of all—it had Vampires. Kevin (Username: Kevin_The_Man) enjoyed the read. Stayed up to date with every chapter update and it quickly became his favorite Webnovel… That was until the Author killed off his favorite character, Caius Von Helsing, A Vampire Spawn who spent most of the story frustratingly resisting his Vampirism so as not to ‘become a Monster’. Kevin wrote a review expressing his dissatisfaction. So naturally, when the Author replied and asked for Kevin’s help in making a revised edition of the story, he quickly accepted… … Only to fall asleep and wake up in the world of [To Kill A Demon Lord…] as none other than his favorite character, Caius Von Helsing, the Vampire Spawn. Kevin—now Caius—quickly discovers that there is so much more involved in making a ‘revised edition’ of a novel than simply writing it. And that there are powerful forces that especially want Caius to die and stay dead… … But that death is still quite in the future so Kevin—now Caius—is quickly optimistic. He has a mission now; To enjoy the wonders this world has to offer—as the original character never would—by fully accepting and evolving his nature as a Vampire.

A Warhammer-forged protagonist crashes through one world after another, leaving a trail of baffled locals, broken power scales, and increasingly awkward misunderstandings. In most stories, technology advances through research and industry. In his story, it advances through archaeology—digging up lost relics, reverse-engineering ancient super-tech, and using “old empire” hardware to skip entire eras of development. NieR:Automata — 2B calmly informs him her “functions have been upgraded,” and that he should stop holding back. Highschool of the Dead — A kendo prodigy pledges absolute loyalty, ready to cut down anything that threatens him. Final Fantasy — Tifa: … R@W: 从战锤开启的超次元综漫

In the year 2077, the first FIVR Game or Fully Immersive Virtual Reality Game, Pandemonium, has been created. Pandemonium which is the first ever fully immersive virtual reality game made in human history. In the universe of Pandemonium, Fantasy meets science. Where order is chaos and chaos is order. A universe of endless possibilities in which anyone can become the invincible hero fighting against the forces of darkness or a sage which dives into the abyss of magic and so much more. In Pandemonium, the inhabitants comes in all shapes and sizes. Adrian, our main character, who experienced an accident that caused him to be temporary limp used the game as a way for therapy but mainly to experience the new world of virtual reality. He will experience countless adventures and challenges and rise to be the most influential person in this new reality. Join our Protagonist on his new adventure to become the strongest. The cover is made thanks to all who supported my novel. Thank you!

When DEAN IS REBORN and inherits Murasakibara’s raw power, Kise’s flawless mimicry, Midorima’s godlike accuracy, Aomine’s untouchable speed, and Akashi’s Emperor Eye, and steps into the cutthroat world of Blue Lock SOCCER, What happens when genius meets ego?

She was a woman discarded by the world—silent, efficient, invisible in the machinery of power. When her life ended, it didn’t truly end. Something else claimed her. No promises of reincarnation, no divine purpose—only a strange system, a new identity, and a world both familiar and foreign. Now known as Petunia Evans, she navigates a reality shaped by story and structure, one where magic breathes beneath the surface. Gifted with potential far beyond the version of herself the world once knew, she moves slowly, quietly—training in secret, watching the timeline twist and shift around her. She does not seek glory. She does not seek revenge. She seeks control. And in a world built on prophecy, she chooses the long path—the one that leads through silence, strength, and storms. --- Disclaimer: This story is a work of pure fiction. It is not related to real events, beliefs, or religious systems. All characters, abilities, and events are entirely fictional. This work was developed with the assistance of AI tools. Note: There is no yuri content in this story. *Disclaimer:** I do not own any of the characters, settings, or media (including pictures, movies, anime, or other copyrighted material) featured in this fanfiction. All original content belongs to their respective creators, copyright holders, and distributors. This work is purely a non-profit, transformative piece created out of appreciation and love for the original works. No infringement is intended.

Jasmine received "shocking" news: she had to marry the Dragon Ghost as his wife. But in exchange, after the marriage, she would inherit the entire estate, subjects, and territory of her husband. Jasmine was overjoyed: "Is there such a sweet deal in this world?" On the wedding day, she dressed up sharply and stepped into the magnificent cathedral, casting an affectionate glance toward her future partner. And then she saw... a Dragon Egg. The majestic Dragon Ghost was nowhere to be seen; there was only an egg lying there all by itself. Inventory of assets: A dilapidated castle, with drafty winds blowing in from all directions. Subjects: Three hundred skin-and-bone slaves who, at first glance, looked like walking skeletons about to collapse from hunger. Territory: A dead land spanning ten thousand square kilometers around the Dragon Valley, so desolate that "dogs eat stones and chickens eat pebbles." Jasmine knew she had fallen for the scam of the century, but unfortunately, the knights who escorted Jasmine here had long since "whipped their horses and vanished," running away a long time ago. An old butler, so aged he could barely walk, tremblingly stepped forward, waiting for the new Lord's instructions: "My Lord..." Jasmine held the "egg-husband" in her arms, and her rational nerves snapped: "I have land and people, could I really let myself starve to death?" Putting words into action, Jasmine rolled up her sleeves and officially embarked on the path of tilling the soil to get rich. Many years later. A strange town suddenly appeared on the mainland, rumored to be obscenely wealthy. From that place flowed exquisite fabrics, pure white porcelain, and sparkling jewelry... Anyone who had ever set foot there could not help but exclaim in amazement, while wandering poets competed to compose poems praising that prosperity until their throats were sore. A certain greedy King became overcome with avarice and brought a massive army, intending to seize the town for his own. The result? They were treated to the sight of a giant dragon descending from the sky to "pay them a visit."

After finishing a tragic novel where the villain is betrayed and killed by his own beast husbands, Li Wei does what any reasonable reader would do. He rants about the ending. Then he gets hit by a car. When he opens his eyes again, Li Wei finds himself inside that very novel, reborn as Su Ningyan, the future villain destined to walk a path of madness, war, and blood. Ten years before his fall. Ten years before his death. In the original story, Su Ningyan’s unstable phoenix beast core drives him toward forbidden power, turning him into a feared villain who ultimately dies at the hands of the men he loved most. This time, Li Wei refuses that fate. He will avoid the villian arc. He will heal his beast core. And he will stay far away from the four terrifying beast princes who will one day become his husbands. Unfortunately, fate has other plans. The academy meant to heal him becomes a battlefield of tension, rivalry, and instinctual bonds. The beast princes notice him far too early, and the more Su Ningyan tries to escape the plot, the tighter destiny coils around him. Because in a world ruled by beast bloodlines and ancient bonds, some connections cannot be severed only delayed. And the husbands who once killed him… may not be willing to let him go again. **** Excerpt Su Ningyan didn’t know where he was. At first, he thought he was dreaming. His body felt warm... too warm... and the scent in the air was unfamiliar, sharp and clean, like lightning after rain. He turned onto his side. And froze. A pair of golden dragon eyes stared back at him from inches away. The man was breathtaking. Long black hair spread across silk pillows, sharp features sculpted as if carved from jade. His presence alone pressed down on Su Ningyan’s chest, heavy and suffocating. His face went pale. “What the—” “You’re awake.” The man smiled faintly. Jun Haoxuan. Azure Dragon Clan. Future Beast King. And, according to the book, one of the men who would eventually become his husband. “Did you sleep well?” Jun Haoxuan asked calmly. Su Ningyan’s eye twitched. He was supposed to be avoiding them. So why was he waking up in the dragon prince’s bed?

Transmigrated into the world of DanMachi, he arrives in Orario at a time when the heroes of the old era have already taken their final bows—yet the beat of a new age is already echoing through the labyrinth. He never dreamed of becoming a hero. He never even wanted the title. But as calamity stirs beneath the city and fate tightens its grip on the surface, a boy who only wished to live quietly finds himself stepping forward again and again—until retreat is no longer an option, and “survival” turns into “responsibility.” The old legends are gone. So he will shoulder what comes next—one choice, one battle, one descent at a time—until the drumbeat becomes a rallying cry, and the road beneath his feet leads not to glory, but to salvation.

In the quiet coastal town of Whitby, safety begins not with passion—but with firelight. Willow Smith, a guarded gothic chef-in-training from a working-class Japanese-British family, has spent her life learning how to survive raised voices and broken trust. Michael Jensen, a world-class chef carrying the invisible scars of wealth, neglect, and childhood abuse, arrives at her kitchen like a man who has mastered control but never known gentleness. Their connection does not explode into love. It settles. Through shared shifts, late-night walks along the pier, and the steady tending of a wood-fired oven, they build something rare: a relationship rooted in safety before desire. For Willow, Michael becomes the first man whose voice does not make her flinch. For Michael, Willow becomes the first place where he can rest without performing strength. But safety is fragile. Enter Samantha Shaw—wealthy, composed, and dangerously perceptive. She pulls Michael back into a world of power, manipulation, and inherited expectation. Under her influence, London becomes a place of isolation and addiction, where control disguises itself as care. As Samantha slowly rewrites Michael’s reality, Whitby begins to feel like a distant dream. Then comes the storm. A violent confrontation. A desperate drive through fog. A crash that fractures more than bone. Michael survives—but wakes without memory of the woman who loved him. What follows is not simply a battle for romance, but a battle for identity. As Samantha gaslights him into believing Whitby was a hallucination born of drug use and trauma, Willow refuses to surrender the truth. Because love, she believes, does not live only in memory. It lives in the body. When Michael returns to Whitby by chance, something stirs beneath the blankness. His hands remember heat. His instincts protect. His heart aches without knowing why. In the warmth of Fields of Waves and the quiet resilience of the woman he once chose, fragments begin to surface. Faded Memories is a slow-burning gothic romance about trauma, gaslighting, chosen family, and the radical power of gentleness. It asks a haunting question: If the mind forgets love— can the body still find its way home? And in the end, the answer is not remembering. It is choosing.

Brought to you by the same author of "Rise of the Undead Legion" Biako. Ludwig Heart, the heir to a vast fortune and a life of luxury, craves only one thing: freedom from his gilded cage. But when a plane crash catapults him into a world of magic and danger, he awakens not as the hero he dreamed of, but as a victim in a twisted ritual. Trapped between the ambitions of dark necromancers and the wrath of vengeful gods, Ludwig must navigate a deadly new reality where his life is no longer his own. Stripped of privilege and resurrected as an undead pawn, Ludwig’s fight for survival will determine whether he reclaims his destiny...or becomes a mere footnote in a world of shadows and deceit.

Would you give up your humanity in exchange for power? To never die, a chance to be a god? Humans had lost all will to try. Their existence had been reduced to a single, self-destructive purpose: to entertain and please the cosmic gods, known as Forces, in hopes of gaining a 'favour'. After 7 years of these continuous deadly games that suddenly appeared, the Earth we know is no more. Now an apocalyptic playground for the Forces to enjoy. To survive in this ruined world, every single player is compelled to participate in these weekly deadly games. All to win prizes, be granted one of the four Paths designed for Awakeners— those who earned ‘their’ affection and favour. Until Fateless, a ‘humble’ wanted thief, stumbled upon a unique Force, one of the creators of the games. It was then he discovered the grim truth behind his name - 'Fateless' - deemed worthless and discarded at birth, exempt from all four Paths. Consumed by despair and hate, he took a risk and accepted a proposal from a shady cosmic god, granting him a fifth Path, giving him the ability to absorb human life essence to grow stronger, all for a small price. [ “I shall grant you the Fifth Path.” ] [ “The Path of Insanity.” ] [ “No mortal seeks forever without unraveling. Madness is the toll, the tariff paid at the gate.”] [ “You will no longer fear death. Nor die of age. Nor plague. Nor wounds that mortal hands deliver.” ] [ “But immortality is fed… not gifted.” ] [ “Just a tiny tithe. 10% of your humanity.” ] ‘What more is there to lose a bit of humanity, anyway? It only drags one down from their full potential. I could do just about anything without being bound to death. Anything… What a thrill it would be to spit on these cosmic slugs' faces.’

Han Soorin thought landing the job of a lifetime—makeup artist for LUMEN, the hottest K-pop boy band in the world—would be her dream come true. Billboards, music shows, sold-out arenas… and her ultimate bias, Jung Haejin, standing just a breath away. But reality? A nightmare wrapped in designer clothes. Haejin, the flawless leader adored by millions, is nothing like the angelic idol Gleams worship. Offstage he’s cold, sharp-tongued, and impossible to please. The first words he throws at Soorin? A sneer at her “lack of manners” and a warning she won’t survive a week. Yet every day backstage pulls her deeper into their chaotic world—glittering stages, vicious rumors, obsessive fans, and the suffocating pressure of perfection. She sees the cracks in Haejin’s mask, the loneliness behind the spotlight… and against her better judgment, her hatred begins to blur into something far more dangerous. When a scandal threatens to destroy them both, Soorin must decide: walk away from the idol she swore to hate, or risk everything to stand by the man she never expected to possibly... love? ✨✨✨✨✨ [Chapter: 5-20 Update Daily] [Update schedule: 10+ comments or 2 reviews=1 Bonus chapter]

Rakuro Hizutome was a jack of all trades. His quirk a mystery to even himself. Can he make a proper living in this incredibly turbulent Japan that he lives in? Can he gamble his way to victory or will he go broke in search of success? A hero? A vigilante? A villain? Or even just a random pedestrian? What will he become?

Betrayal crystallized in an instant. “Hana…?” His voice cracked. She looked away, tears falling freely now. “I’m sorry. The village… the elders said if we didn’t offer a sacrifice, the bijuu fragment would destroy everything. Your life for thousands.” Kenta stepped forward, kunai drawn. “Don’t make this harder, kid.” Captain Mizuki placed a hand on Hana’s shoulder. “It’s for Konoha.” Elder Toru’s chant rose. The black seal pulsed, hungry. Haruto felt his chakra draining—not into the fragment, but through it. Into something else. A rift tore open above him—a swirling black vortex, edges crackling with unfamiliar energy. Not ninjutsu. Not genjutsu. Something… other. “No!” Haruto roared, struggling against his own chains. They tightened like vipers. Blood trickled from his wrists where they bit into skin. The vortex widened. Wind howled. Shadows inside it moved like living things. Elder Toru smiled thinly. “The gate has accepted the offering. Your soul will fuel the seal for eternity. Konoha thanks you, Uzumaki Haruto.” The last thing Haruto saw was Hana turning her back, shoulders shaking. Then darkness swallowed him whole. He fell. And fell. And kept falling. Until— A cold, mechanical voice echoed in the void. [System Awakening] [Host detected: Uzumaki Haruto] [Death condition met. Reinitializing as Candidate for Necro-Shadow Protocol.] [Welcome to the Eternal Gate Realm.] [Survive. Grow. Return.] [Or perish forever.] A blue screen flickered into existence before Haruto’s fading consciousness. [Necro-Shadow System Online] [Level 1] [Class: Shadow Initiate] [First Trial: Survive the First Wave] Haruto’s eyes snapped open—not to the forest, not to betrayal—but to an endless gray wasteland under a blood-red sky. Monsters howled in the distance. And for the first time in his life, something inside him didn’t feel afraid. It felt… hungry.

The world was rebuilt from cinders, but the ashes never died. When Kael discovers that the forbidden ashes answer to his blood, he becomes the spark of a prophecy the world tried to erase. Hunted by kings and sacred orders alike, he must choose between suppressing the fire within him or letting it burn—knowing that if the ashes rise again, the world will be forever changed.

He embodies the image of the strongest swordsman from Sakamoto Days, into the world of Jujutsu Kaisen. But the enemies keep ignoring me. "You jujutsu sorcerers... I guess you think I've lost my mind?"

When the sky shattered, the world lost its future. In a ruined Earth ruled by monstrous beings known as Void Lords, humanity survives inside towering fortress cities, protected by ancient energy shields slowly failing with time. Kael Arden, a broken teenager haunted by loss and betrayal, awakens a forbidden power: The Eclipse Protocol a forgotten system designed to create gods. But power always demands payment. Every upgrade steals a piece of his humanity. Every victory pushes him closer to becoming the very monster he hunts. Hunted by governments, feared by humans, and targeted by cosmic entities, Kael must fight not just to survive but to decide what kind of existence deserves to continue. Because hidden beyond the stars lies a truth capable of rewriting reality itself: This universe is only a failed experiment. And Kael… is its final variable.

Twenty-five years after the Cataclysm changed the world, life has settled into something that almost looks normal. Rifts still open without warning, monsters still emerge, and people with powers are no longer rare—but everything is organized, ranked, and controlled. The heroes who saved humanity became the foundation of a system that turns super-abled people into assets. Ethan Blackwood is sixteen and already considered a failure. Ranked D at a government-authorized academy, ignored by his father and quietly looked down on by his younger brother, he exists on the margins of a world that has decided what power is supposed to look like. But as the truth behind the Catalysm and the rifts begins to crack, it becomes clear that what Ethan lacks in spectacle, he makes up for in something far more dangerous: the ability to challenge the rules the world depends on.

[ Overpowered + Smut(18+) ] A socially depressed game developer dies unexpectedly and reincarnates inside his own unfinished game. Sword Evolution Online. With the entire original plot etched into his memory, he initially believes he has obtained the ultimate cheat. Knowledge of the future. Knowledge of every event. Knowledge of every hidden treasure. But reality shatters that illusion. The world is no longer called Gloria. It is now known as Avalon. The timeline has shifted. The apocalypse has already occurred. Civilization has entered a new era shaped by ruin, evolution, and bloodshed. Familiar characters behave differently. Major events no longer follow the script he created. The story he once controlled has completely gone off the rails. Just when Adonis believes all hope is lost, he awakens a forbidden existence. A taboo sword. The Chaotic Harem Sword. A weapon that defies logic, morality, and balance itself. A sword that grows stronger not through slaughter alone, but through bonds. By building a harem. Each new connection grants him power. Each conquered heart strengthens both blade and wielder. What should have been a joke mechanic in a half-finished game becomes the most terrifying cheat in this broken world. With absolute strength and true freedom as his goal, Adonis steps onto the stage of Avalon, determined to rewrite fate itself. To rise above gods, empires, and destiny. And to build a harem of otherworldly beauties along the way. Additional tags: No yuri, No ntr, No incest.

I've been reincarnated into the Naruto universe. And to top it all off, I'm a girl now! There are no special perks here – no helpful systems, no cheat codes. It's just the brutal reality of life as a shinobi, but... Please note: This is a translated version. All credit and rights are reserved by the original author. Original: 三竦樱传 作者：时间她总说谎 patreon.com/Shinobi_Scrolls -50 Advance Chapters

A man awakens inside a hyper-realistic version of Minecraft—no inventory screen, no hotbar, just a physical backpack and a world that follows twisted rules. When he discovers he cannot permanently die, he spirals into 72 years of depression before emerging with a singular obsession: break the game and escape.