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When the apocalypse glitches, only a broken god can debug reality. Kim Ji-Hoon’s life was coded in caffeine and crunch time. A reclusive game developer, he spent years building *Sanctum Online*—a survival game no one played. But when a 'glitched entity' claws its way out of his screen, whispering *“Not yet”* ,Ji-Hoon’s world fractures for real. The sky splits. Gravity stutters. Monsters step out of fiction and onto Seoul’s streets, devouring bodies and warping physics. Trapped in his apartment with a corpse and a baseball bat,Ji-Hoon kills his first goblin—just then **System** awakens, branding him *Kael Veythar*, a name unknown… yet somehow deeply his. Now, his rundown apartment becomes a **Sanctum**—a haven untouched by the apocalypse. Survivors begin to gather, drawn by instinct and whispers. When they speak his name, their faith ignites strange abilities. Magic. Light. Hope. And with every prayer, Ji-Hoon gains strength he doesn’t understand. But belief is a double-edged.Faith strength and doubt weakens his Sanctuary. And unseen gods—watching from fractured dimensions—begin choosing their incarnation, sponsoring survivors like players on a cosmic board. Some are protectors. Others, predators. And in the silence between stars, something unknown still listens. As dying gods murmur through static, and the world collapses into Abyss, Joon unravels the truth: This apocalypse isn’t random. The monsters, the glitches, the golden runes etched into his bones—they’re pieces of a divine war lost to history. The good news? He might be the saviour humanity needs to survive. The bad news? Saving them could mean becoming the very existence that doomed them all.

Ask, under the starry sky there was a beauty, her black hair like eternal night, bright eyes sparkling like stars, her powerful magic made the world tremble, her supreme beauty made all creatures submit, who was this beauty? "That's right, it's me, the Witch King, Dorothy!" ps: The original title is "Armed Witch." This is a slow-burn story, not for those who dislike a slow pace. Not for those who dislike a slow pace! Not for those who dislike a slow pace!

"You are the worst! Forcing us girls to do maths in a dress like this?!" "Eh, it would be much more convenient to do it on the spot, no?" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Kyouya, a peerless mind, thought he had mastered every scenario. But an extraordinarily silly expulsion, sparked by an accidental food bait, shattered his meticulously planned life. His dreams, his future—gone. Yet, his father, Kiritaka Saionji, had other plans. Nearing his 50s and desperate for an heir, he gaslighted Kyouya into accepting a "dying wish": Choose a partner to bear the next generation of the Saionji lineage. To this end, an extravagant, exclusive event was orchestrated on a private island, gathering a formidable roster of women. Among the invited guests were former classmates, all drawn by a peculiar longing for Kyouya, their reputations flawless and their wealth undeniable. As a master of intellect with impossibly high standards, Kyouya, despite the coercion, couldn't deny the allure of the formidable women presented. This cruel farce now presented an unforeseen opportunity: to meticulously select his ideal companions and cultivate the ultimate harem. Will he truly choose one of these formidable women to be his groom? Or does he possess a hidden plan, a cunning strategy to dismantle this charade and finally seize the long-awaited freedom and peace he craves? The game for his future, and perhaps his heart, has just begun.

By the time I reached thirty, I hadn't managed to provide any of the happiness I wanted for my wife. I also still couldn't become the support my parents relied on. At this turning point in my fate, my income suddenly began to increase randomly. (A daily life tale in a wealthy family setting, featuring a single female lead and no harem.)

【Necromancer】, Originating from ancient Europe, these mysterious wizards were often male, knowing how to summon and enslave the souls of the deceased to create undead creatures. Usually, those who practiced this craft had frail bodies, pale complexions, and twisted psyches, shunning and distrusting others. Some, who mastered the art, could even trade their flesh for an immortal Lich's life. But can someone tell me how to practice the art of necromancy in the 21st century? In a law-abiding society, I can't even get a skeleton! Misumi Mikoto: Doctor Chen, come quickly and help me examine this body; I can't find the cause of death! Jounouchi Hiromi: Doctor Chen, come check on this patient first; what exactly is wrong with him?

Before there was a Hunter King, there was a Dragon King. Before there was a Shadow, there was Destruction. In the beginning, there was only ruin. Born of the primordial clash between Creation’s flame and the abyss beyond stars, Antares, the Monarch of Destruction and King of the Wild Dragons, reigned as the supreme force of annihilation. But he was not alone. The Monarchs, forged in chaos, warred endlessly with the Rulers, beings of order and light, over the fate of countless worlds. Mortals were pawns, pieces, casualties. Yet time—even for immortals—is a scythe that spares none. This is the untold saga of Antares: from his rise among dragons to his brutal war with the Rulers, from his battles alongside and against fellow Monarchs, to his final confrontation with Sung Jinwoo, the Human who ascended to the Shadow Throne. Told in the mythic voice of Antares himself, this tale is one of pride, devastation, bitter eternity, and the slow unraveling of a being who once called himself invincible. But death is not the end. Not for Monarchs. Not for kings. When Jinwoo offers Antares a choice—perish into nothing, or live on in a new form to guide his son, Sung Suho, toward greatness—Antares must confront the one war he never waged: the one within himself. Destruction, Dragons, Monarchs, Rulers, Mortals, & Shadow is a mythic prequel to Solo Leveling, a sweeping epic that reimagines the origin and legacy of the universe’s most feared being.

5 years ago in the southwest wood there something happened that had given goosebumps to all the country. After that incident whenever someone cross the woods at midnight they gone missing. And after 2 days their dead bodies was hanging in the trees. There is someone who knows everything but she was in coma for 5 year .........................so join me in this mysterious adventure to find the truth .

Alan's life turns upside down when a Royal Elite adopts him and declares him the Royal prince of Elymir. But what happens when he discovers that his father and mother are Archenese spies?

The world has collapsed. A virus meant to enhance humanity instead turned people into monsters, leaving only 21 bases standing. Serian, a god who has watched countless worlds rise and fall, never cared for human struggles. But now, trapped in a mortal body, he's forced to attend a hero academy where students train to fight the monsters that destroyed civilization. Serian simply observes: — Students brag about their strength, then panic when danger appears. — He casually kills a monster with a book while soldiers question reality. — His interview answers horrify the instructors ("What do you do if a mission fails?" "It is what it is."). — The strongest executioner points a gun at him, but Serian is more interested in his aura than his threats. Once beyond time, now walking among mortals, he seeks to understand them. Will he find the answers he longed for?

If you ever whanted a change in life, but you did not expact that someone would know that wish. Well evryone in class A35 whanted a change but what they got was unexpected. Mo Zhan's life changed to when he found out that..... Read to find out the truth of Mo Zhan.

Duncan Abnomar was transmigrated to a magical world. Most of the lands of the world had sunken, and the surviving humans could only live on islands. Due to an unknown reason, the world was also contaminated and strange phenomena and things would randomly appear. Humans had developed steam gear technology, and the islands were connected through boats. They survived by studying strange phenomena that happened all around the world. However, as the captain of a scary-looking ghost ship, Duncan was facing a huge challenge. "How the heck do I steer this ship?" Highly recommended by experienced editor: MC is transmigrated to a world mostly covered in water and far from civilization. He becomes the captain of the ghost ship, the 'Homeloss'. He steers through the fog and adventures through the broken world and the unknown deep sea. As he discovers the ruins of abandoned civilization, he would also stumble into the war between the strange phenomena and the devil gods. The story takes place in a combination of ocean and Chutly mythology world, a new and interesting background. It’s an attractive story to read due to the author’s sense of humor and mastery over the ambiance of the story. --------------- Another-style introduction: "On that day, a thick fog engulfed everything. On that day, he became the captain of a ghost ship. On that day, he crossed the dense fog and faced a completely overturned and shattered world – the former order was completely gone, and peculiar phenomena dominated the endless seas beyond civilized society. The island city-states and the fleets challenging the sea have become the only lights of civilization left, while the shadows of old days still lurk in the deep sea, waiting to devour this dying world again. But for the new captain, there's only one pressing question – Does anyone know how to sail this damn ship?!"

Veltera is a kingdom where mud seeps deeper than hope and mist can have a voice. When a little boy disappears, Sharon - a wandering sorceress - gets caught up in a story about a swamp witch. The problem is that legends in such places are rarely just tales....

A young man, killed because of his sister's identity as a Psychic, was reborn into a parallel universe's version of himself and began a new life. The growth path of a true villain boss. In the past life, he was ordinary and powerless to resist, but in this life, he awaits the moment to turn the tables

In the celestial expanse, the planet of Osiris hangs like a luminous opal, suspended amidst the starry tapestry by the silken threads of fate. This world, a marvel of wonder, is home to nine realms, each governed by godlike monarchs who wield powers both mystical and mysterious. The royal bloodlines of Osiris possess a prestigious gift – the ability to harness the power of Quantum Energy. This arcane force, a manifestation of the cosmos' inherent majesty, courses through the veins of the nobility like liquid starlight. Those who wield this power are known as Warlocks or Quantum Kinetics, and they are the epitome of esoteric prowess, their abilities rivaled only by the celestial bodies that light the firmament. Yet the star-kissed realms of Osiris tremble on the cusp of cataclysm, the Shadow Terrestrials, ancient harbingers of darkness and despair, stir from their celestial slumber, their malevolent presence threatening to unleash unfathomable chaos. Against this apocalyptic backdrop, the monarchs of the nine realms convene at the Glazier Ball, a dazzling spectacle of wonder and majesty, where the fate of the luminous Daughter of Light hangs precariously in the balance, a delicate pawn in a grand game of power, mystery and ancient lore, as the realms themselves teeter on the brink of oblivion.

After the awakening, the hell he once saw transformed into an Ambrose, yet not a single soul had changed. Still, the hidden actions and buried grievances of the past carved a new path—one of exploration, where obstacles revealed themselves along the way. The world shifts when seen through different eyes, as the days juggle between routine and the constraints of a governed system. Alongside, the looming invasion grows more dreadful. But what happens when an observer steps into the play, not as a participant but as a silent witness? One who sees through multiple perspectives, yet remains out of reach—powerless to alter the course of events? Do they become trapped in the illusion of free will, or do they uncover the hidden forces that shape reality? Is the system merely a life of ordeal, or is there something more hidden beneath? ****************************************************** His life seeing, learning, and understanding is what we are for. Strongest will makes us to stand still after regression, when you are not changing, you are choosing

It's that time of the decade when the business tycoons in America fight for yet who gets to perch at the peak. Being the winner of 'Thee Business Mogul Award' comes with a lot of premium benefits, more of everything like a black card, unmatched luxury, prestige and a tantalizing seat in the government: talk of such power. Only the top 1% - the elites stand a chance. One of them is Michael Gild, the current 'Business Mogul' who has plans to gift it to himself. Then, Loreen Scott, a fierce enemy who is determined to keep the prize permanently out of Gild's reach. These two are inevitably drawn into a path by fate, where the thorns cracking the fragile earth seems to never have an end; and the flowers blooming the trees, too alluring to resist. It's still that time of the decade. Let the best man win.