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Rebirth of Assassin
Hello there my name is 'Lhine' turning 24 this year my job is Assassination, What? You think I'm some kind of psycho for having assassination for job? No! No! You're absolutely wrong, after-all it is a very normal but dangerous job well how should i put it? Ah!! That's right, its similar to mercenaries, why you ask? Well...... Hmmmmm... That's probably because I kill to live? Well yeah, what do you expect of an assassin? But if you think I have some kind of vengeance no I don't, and I live a perfectly normal life, I eat three times a day!! I bath too!! And I also have my own independent apartment!! I buy my own books!! And tools too! Well enough of my normal life, whats more important is my situation right now. I am being chased by the dog of gove-- ahem!! Well by the elite force of police, why you ask? 'Cause I just blow up the head of their prime minister, and I kinda messed up.... He was after-all mating with someone so I kinda didn't want to interrupt? hey!! I am not a pervert 'ya know? well..... I should focus on escaping though... Warning; the MC is a sick psycho who kills living creatures depending on her mood. She prefers killing cute things then turn them into a piece of 'art'. This is my first story here. Updates happen when I encounter an enlighment. So do read at your own risk.
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Legend of the Seven
Humans were cast out of Eden for committing the original sin. Now Seven will answer, should Humanity live forever? But first, join Team Six in their rescue mission turned daring prison break from death. Author's Corner: Welcome to the Legend of the Seven series #LOTSseries, my Guardians.This is my first novel turned webnovel. I'm returning to this fictional world after a 6-year hiatus with a lot of personal growth and insight. Insights gained from being a lifetime reader.I was the kid who read Harry Potter and Percy Jackson. I was the new adult who read I Shall Seal the Heavens and Ark. I've lost count of how many fictional worlds I've visited and lived through for I grew up on western novels but discovered eastern novels in my college years. This is my attempt to marry those two literary styles.It's my hope that this journey becomes more than just a book. If you're reading this simply expecting an ego power trip then turn back. There'll be action but with a lot of metaphysics and discussion on life with its accompanying issues. I strive to ground and make this webnovel relatable with verisimilitude. This webnovel is about choice. Freewill and its consequences. I give my characters autonomy to do and be themselves which sometimes leads to me rewriting and replotting because of pleasant surprises from my characters. Even the character who dies within the chapter they are introduced can have a massive impact with several ripples. So, there'll be stories on love and loss, hope and despair, but most importantly, it'll be a story. Release schedule: M, W, F - I aim for afternoon (1pm to 6pm) MST. I'm working on a project, codenamed "Guides' Sanctum", to make LOTSseries even more alive with special voice-overs, extra stories, behind the scene stuff, and so much more. But it can only come online when certain benchmarks are reached. The listed goals will help us get there. Goals:50 readers will unlock 4 chapters a week - Extra release on Thursday100 readers will unlock 5 chapters a week - Extra release on Tuesday250 readers will unlock 6 chapters a week - Extra release on Saturday500 readers and Project Guides' Sanctum comes online!Links:Lotsseries.blogspot.comSocial:@tonyswag0 - twitter@lotsseries - FacebookI'm thrilled at what is happening and what is still to come. Never be afraid to drop a comment. My DM is open. I'll work to keep this work free to access but I ask you to enjoy it from official sources so that you can be part of the discussion. There's magic in reading together to form a shared experience.Again, welcome aboard, my Guardians.
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Celestial of the Void
A young man stood at a height of 1.8 meters with an exceptional and noticeable toned physique under his beasts fur clothing. His light-brown skin illuminating under the rays of the sun with an above average face, chiseled jaws, straight nose and slightly thick sword-shaped eyebrows. His brown eyes, deep like pools of honey with a shade of violet hiding within the irises, hinting a mysterious impression. Throughout the span of 3 years, his raven black hair grew past his back, tied up into a simple ponytail.Realizing fate has given him another chance reincarnating into a new body and coincidentally under the same name, Silver. Coupled with his million years of experience and knowledge allowing him to break through the realms with ease. He begins his journey through Desolate Tundra, challenging the emperors of this new world while obtaining a power that none can even grasp.Will he rise to the top and change the era to a brighter path or become another common straggler on the path to cultivation in a once beautiful continent, now riddle with demons and beasts lurking in every corner?
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Hollow Core: School of Swords and Serpents (Book 1)
Jace Warin never wanted anything more than to attend the School of Swords and Serpents to escape the labor camps and restore his family's stained honor.But the determined young martial artist soon discovers the school he's always dreamed about is teeming with secret plots and sinister designs. To survive, he will have to master long-lost jinsei techniques, repair his wounded soul, and face down a most unexpected enemy: The Academy's ruthless headmaster and cunning professors.Hollow is the first book in the School of Swords and Serpents series, a tale of wuxia adventure, cultivation mastery, and lurking threats.
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God Of The Arts
Vote For GOTA on TopWebFiction Tags: World Building, Third Person Omniscent POV, Bits of Humor and much more to come. Blurb For The Series The plagued young noble of the Aurum bloodline is tossed into the politics of his homeland. What starts as a path to revenge grows ever brighter, ever vivid into a path to the peak. Through time and Fate's interweaving fingers he experiences all life has to offer as he reaches for beyond the skies, the enigma known as life unraveling at every stroke of his brush. The vastness of the cosmos is unparalleled, but every treasure has misfortune within. Can Mona Aurum make use of his personal twist of fate to become much more than anyone ever envisioned and become a God? Watch as this piece of art is created, one dab of paint, one change of brush, one coating at a time. Current Book Summary Book 2: ?With their new statuses as noble servants Mona, Reithar, and the Varlier brothers are assured a life with little difficulty and excellent opportunities. Word spreads of the young master of the Faulkner family and how he had taken Mona Aurum for his own, bringing envy and suspicion on Eric Faulkner. Gryfor, on the other hand, is forgotten by the public, charged with crimes Parsmir works to erase. But when the accused committed such an act as Lifeblood refining, evading a sentence is difficult indeed. ??Unsure of which method to take, the Merister royal family finds itself desiring the last Aurum descendant without offending the future head of Faulkner. To do so, the Duke of Wessor joins in the fray, hoping to profit in turn. Meanwhile, between the two generations of Faulkner, the rift between father and son only continues to grow. Just what did Rigor do to his wife, only few can tell. ??His Lunar Mark beginning to show its true worth, Mona makes use of this chance to fully explore this treasure. His skill in Aura rising and his stability in Alberdos assured, Mona remains alert of the ever nearing grasp of the Merister Emperor. His desire for vengeance only continues to grow. Author's Note I am currently writing GOTA Book 2: Royal Deception. For all my fans and followers, here is the update of the story. Anywho, do rate this story, comment. I have a Patreon to those willing to contribute to support me as a writer. The God Of The Arts Website will have each book's summary posted there, among other things. I hope you enjoy this story of mine. Thanks again for reading this everchanging story line. Signed, OmegaAlphaTau Friday, December 21, 2016 Licensing This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
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Art of Mortality
New Synopsis after chapter 56: Long long ago, there was a mortal who despised the gods and envied the immortals. Why do the mortals have to die when the gods wish them to? Why do worlds have to perish when the gods say so? Why do only immortals get to live forever, why not mortals like him? As his family, friends, and his loved one died, he lamented. He wailed, he cried. He cursed the immortals, blasphemed the gods, spat at the heavens. But he was just a mere mortal. His curses were pointless, his blasphemous words were useless, and his spits only returned back to fall on his face. At last, he thought, enough was enough, he would definitely do something about it. He decided that it was time for the multiverse to know what a mortal can do. He was the first mortal to cultivate. Eventually, after a long struggle, he killed the Immortals, enslaved the Gods, and shattered the heavens. He reshaped the multiverse and rewrote his fate. In the end, he reincarnated as he decided upon a grand scheme, a scheme to rule 'All and Always'. He came up with the concept of what is known today as 'Paragon'. And with this, all of reality, 'All and Always', was finally reforming, according to a Mortal's Wish. Synopsis (Old): In the vast and complex multiverse, what can a mortal accomplish? In the grand scheme of things, what can a mortal change? In truth, what is a mortal, and what is mortality? Being mortal is being ordinary, the same as being trash, or so says The World. "No, mortality is an art, and a true mortal is a grand artist. Being the root of all, a mortal can become anything.", says a young mortal boy. Meet Edward Alexander, a mortal boy walking the path against gods and immortals, fighting to the end to rewrite his destiny, and change the grand scheme of things. Can he really change the grand scheme of things? Or maybe he himself is the Grand Schemer? To know the answer, follow Edward Alexnder on his journey to demonstrate the Art of Mortality.*******
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Cosmic Creator
Jay Thomas was your typical high school boy obsessed with sports, video games, and girls. He has his whole life planned out ahead of him after graduating from high school, or at least he did until having a fateful encounter with God. During the summer between his junior and senior year Jay was confronted by a strange voice in his head that asked him to become the first ever “Cosmic Entity.” At first Jay thought he was going crazy, but soon he learned just how real the voice in his head was. Overnight Jay’s world was flipped inside out after being turned into an immortal and becoming the Infinity Plane’s first Cosmic Entity. Now he’s tasked with creating entire universes and managing over existence itself! Cosmic entities! The Infinity Plane! World Games! A world where imagination and creativity are the only limits! Kind of... Join Jay as he enters an entirely new world of...well, world creation! What are World Games? Will Jay become the most powerful Cosmic Entity of all? And is it okay to make it rain dogs on Sundays? Honestly? Only time will tell. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Important things to know for this series: This story is told through our main character's perspective, however, the setting and lens of the story changes frequently to see what's going on throughout his universes. You will experience various adventures, cultures, civilizations, wars, and story-lines throughout the entire book. I'm always willing to take new ideas or answer questions about the book, so feel free to leave a comment and let me hear your thoughts! It's important to note that this book is inspired by karami92’s World Keeper.
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Become Immortal
Five or more releases per week (mostly five- from monday to friday) If someone wants to draw a cover or even (better) the characters for me I will be eternally grateful. You can send your drawings to [email protected] Enjoy! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Five martial brothers Dragon, Tiger, Hawk, Snake and Turtle, living their life on planet earth. Hitting a bottleneck in their training and seemingly unable to advance anymore, they decide to act after the methods of an old martial arts scripture. So they started killing. Not ordinary people, not innocents, but gang and organisation members all over the world. At some point they realized, that the promised breakthrough didn't come, but they continued killing the dangerous members of society even though that made them criminals too. Then, during one of their raids, they walk into a trap and get killed in the process. Surprisingly their souls didn't vanish after the destruction of their bodies. Does it have to do with the ancient martial scripture they read? Is it fate? They get transported through the whole universe and countless galaxies until they are sent down onto a different world, several thousand times larger then earth. That is the start of their journey. Will they become peerless experts, dominate their enemies and find true love? Or will fate decide their deaths?
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Nether Lord Saga
Ray didn’t have any extravagant goals for his life. As long as he could help out Dada manage his gang — Bald Brutes — he was content. Being aware of his own shortcomings, He had forsworn the life of adventures and chose studies to manage the logistics of the Bald Brutes. But the cruel fate had different plans for him. One night, his whole world crumbled down. To survive, to avenge, he had to do things he never dreamed of. He had to become strong. He had to kill. Steeling himself, he began his journey. Follow his gang, as they face off against skirils, exterrals, cultists, and terror beasts in the boundless world full of mysteries. Author’s note: I'm fiddling with an idea of 'gangs in a xianxia world' in this novel. No harem. This is my first novel. Constructive criticism is well appreciated. The release schedule is 5 chapters per week: Monday-Friday.
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Delve
Truth hides behind action. Delve. A word with many meanings. It may refer to an abyss, a dark place of no return or may also be a refuge, a haven of retreat from the harshness of the outside. None of those are right to me. For me, to delve is to seek the truth. Delving into that dark abyss and coming back with answers. To leave that safe refuge and suffer the pain of the outside just because it is real. This is the story of me delving deep into the truths of the universe. Suffering things that should not be suffered in search of things that should not be known. Once a common man, drowned in the same questions that have plagued humanity since the beginning of times, now I have found my answers. Now I have meaning. Delve, and you shall have yours as well. Jack is a regular citizen of modern society: he works on an office, uses public transport every day, receives a meager salary, and drowns his frustrations with entertainment and alcohol. Maybe, the only thing that sets him apart from many others, is his unique outlook on life. Despite feeling an unfillable void in his soul and suffering from deep depression, he still sees as his duty to be a functional, exemplary member of society. All in order to prove his life-goal point: no matter how good you are, life is still shit. This point-of-view, however, will be challenged by circumstances as a mysterious encounter with a weirdly dressed man takes him to a strange and dark cave. In this place, he will have to fight for his life against fantastical creatures from fiction, and more importantly, get face to face with his own nature. In doing so, he will uncover secrets about the cave that will change both him and all he ever thought to be true.
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A Wish Beyond Chaos
Knights cultivate Laws to transcend mortality. They live for centuries, leading all of humanity while ceaselessly searching for the ultimate path. Mages study Runes to control creation itself. Their lives are short, but burn with unmatched radiance, leaving marks that may never fade. Roland Crescent consumes food to continue existing. He has lived for almost fifteen years without accidentally choking to death, a feat not yet committed to chronicles and song. Five years ago, at the tender age of nine, Roland suddenly stopped dreaming and instead started seeing the imminent deaths of those around him in nightly visions. Believing himself destined for greatness, he set out to become a righteous hero of justice. But as the years passed this young wannabe savior found that his duties brought him almost no discernible benefits, whereas new burdens kept piling onto his small shoulders without end. When a longtime plan’s failure ends up opening the path to several twisted opportunities, Roland might have to finally admit to himself that nobody of importance, much less fate itself, had any regards for his heroic inclinations. Slow paced, character focused story. Gets very dark at times. Basically like Lord of the Mysteries with more comedic aspects at the start. Chapters are released Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday. Average chapter length is about 4000 words, with only the first vision being noticeably shorter. Have fun reading.
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The House Husband's Multiverse Fueled Journey From Mediocrity
"What existed before the Big Bang?", "Why are 7/11 taquitos so good?", and "What lies at the boundaries of our universe?" are all questions that have forever haunted the best and greatest minds humanity could offer. Questions which we may never hope to understand. At least, not until the ever expanding Multiverse beyond rips apart the boundaries we once had and absorbs our own little slice of Greater Space. In our return to relative civilization, how will humanity fare against the innumerable denizens of the countless stars beyond our own? Will we even survive our home planet, now refurbished with the mystical energy of the cosmos? John Mermous, house-husband-cum-author-cum-father, has absolutely no idea. But, if sci-fi space magic and annoying fairies can keep his daughter safe and reunite his family, he'll take whatever he can get. [Participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge] As such, expect some major edits after we pass the two milestones! I'll let your know if anything important changes, or if we're just cleaning up :) Watch the numbers go up in r e a l t i m e on NaNoWriMo under the same title!
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God Must Be Lazy He Allowed a Cultivation Anomaly
Once there was a wisp of soul, and the universe was not happy with its arrival. ---------------------------- One day, cultivators from Lower Plane arrived on earth and sacrificed the souls of more than 7 billion people to power a Formation creating a temporary spatial portal for their escape. The remaining inhabitants decided to foil their plans and a man volunteered to detonate himself at the center of the Formation causing him to be reborn with fragmented memories. This is a Sci-Fi novel set in Xianxia world. English is not my primary language. It is tremendously appreciated if you share it and even more for people bothering to leave a comment should they find it bad.
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Legend of the Sixth Sage
The Five Elemental Sages are the most powerful humans who had ever lived. Reaching the absolute pinnacle of cultivation, each of the Sages embodied one of the Five Earthly Elements, and their teachings have guided cultivators for hundreds of years after their disappearance. When Nimrod Hunter, a mundane villager who'd only ever dreamed of becoming a Disciple of one of the paths of the Sages, ran away from a pack of wolves led by an essence enhanced Beast, he had no idea he'd be forced to find refuge in the long forgotten home of a Sage. One whose name had been struck from the legends, And who seemed to have no connection to the Five Element, and who had left tomes of lore the rest of the world had never even heard of. Cover image by Wyndagger
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CZEPTA // Light from Darkness
In Babylon City the sun never shines. Blanketed in endless rain, the futuristic city is ruled by the iron grip of its vampiric overlords. Thaqib, a local trash hauler vents his frustration painting the city streets. But tonight his life is about to change. When a strange object falls into the harbour, Thaqib will come to learn of Zion – the ancient civilization that once stood in Babylon’s place. Drawn into a perilous quest, he must master Zion’s ancient cultivation techniques if he is to survive. The dark forces that rule the empire of Babylon seek total domination of the planet and will not allow anyone to threaten their plan. Along the way Thaqib will meet powerful warriors and mighty sages who will impart the wisdom he needs to cultivate the only power that can restore the light of Zion.
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Mecha In Cultivation World
In the mysterious and dangerous world of Cultivation Ambrose gets reincarnated due to a baffling reason. The world is full of powerful people and the strong prey on weak. However, to his surprise, Ambrose also got a Mecha System with him. Note:- MC is not genius, he can make mistakes like normal humans. The cover is not mine if you want me to remove it message me I will do it. I am not a native English speaker.
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A Path Wide Enough for One
A story about the second son of a noble house and his journey down the path of magehood. Follow Asmodeas as he seeks to step out of the shadow of the name of his family and prove himself every bit as worthy as his brother who has gone before him, a famous mage in his own right. This is a world where Gods, Immortals and mages roam with impunity, filled with magic and wonder, mystery and opportunity. Strongly focused on progression with elements of the "rational" subgenre of fantasy. Magic academy.
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Dreamers of Eternity - A Xuanhuan Webnovel
Tristan Ulrich is a peerless prodigy. All those that stand before him can do nothing but bask in his brilliance. However, he is of no interest to the Gods. Who, among the Gods, was not a peerless prodigy? But their eyes are peeled for one: Adrian, the Dreamer of Eternity. None dared to even dream of Perpetuity, let alone aspire for it. But he, alone, does. [Participating in the Writeathon] Average Length: 1.5 - 2.5k Words Disclaimer: MC will not cultivate at an absurd speed. It'll end up being Wuxia-esque for at least a hundred chapters before it turns into Xianxia / Xuanhuan. The end goal is immortality but it doesn't mean he has to get there quickly. The MC won't have any real plot armor or cheats that let him win effortlessly. Expect him to get thrown around or just barely win frequently. Yes, this is not a Wish Fulfillment / Power Fantasy so if you're looking for a story like that, this might not be your cup of tea.
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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, I HAD A TERRIBLE TIME ON YOUR PLANET
Powerful beings outside the scope of one's comprehension can be real assholes. Hot example, in an effort to slow the total destruction of everything that exists, Karen's universe was was tied together with countless others. Forced to flee the chaos that followed, join her as she spreads her message of insecurity, petty revenge, greed, and conceit to any who will listen, and many who won't.
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Money-Grabbing Daoist
Immortals; the esteemed figures depicted in legends. Mortals across the worlds can only ever dream of becoming one. This great ideal haunts the great populous immensely and anybody given half the chance will desperately scramble to obtain the ability to cultivate! Yu Yin however, thinks otherwise. Hailing from the great Yu Family, he never wanted to walk that path. All he ever wanted was to live his mortal life in luxury and enjoy it to the fullest. Unfortunately for him, his appetite for wealth and treasure dragged him down that path anyway! ..... Genres: Action, Adventure, EasternFantasy, Cultivation, Romance [participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge]
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Neverstar
Prime was once a mechanic, until his death put a sudden end to that. Stumbling across the opportunity to rescue a small child, he met his untimely end. His fate changed in that moment forever, drawn to the Black Will. Carried through dimension by a force older than forever, the hope of the damned and savior of the demented, he was ferried into a world of much larger possibility. Having bid farewell to his home, Prime finds himself only a prison to replace it. Trapped in a cage of time, watching the world around him guttering and fading away. Can he fight off insanity long enough to find freedom, or will he fall forever to madness and lose himself in the halls of hell?
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Witch King
Heal the world, or die trying.All Kyr ever wanted was to become a peaceful shaman in service to the Sevenfold Empire. But when his vision quest binds his core to the ferocious crimson bear, the young shaman discovers that he must face a much more dangerous challenge than a few sick villagers. A vile corruption is spreading through the world, threatening to utterly consume it.With only his trusty war club and his wits to guide him, Kyr must contend with the Emperor's elite headhunters, treacherous outlaws, and seductive spirits to purge the infection that threatens the land.Witch King is a cultivation harem novel featuring a headstrong protagonist, deadly enemies, explicit scenes of steamy good times, and buckets of crazy action.New chapters every day!
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Star God
An ancient, ageless entity of magic intertwines with the essence of a tribal hero and a god is born. In a land where the worship of any entity is banned and punishable by mass-execution, the young and idealistic deity must come to terms with the ugliness of humanity, and find a way for his flock to survive, and maybe even thrive. A young man born into a mountain tribe treads the path of a hero, but he must learn the extent to which he would go to keep his people and their fledgling god safe and happy. Enemies are everywhere, and to defend their way of life, they must learn to harness the power of magic. Others are ahead of them in this regard, so they must act fast if they are to survive. A Xianxia-esque magic system, but with a focus on Western-style spellcasting and mysticism. This is more or less a deconstruction of classical fantasy and pantheons. The story focuses on two main characters; a God and a hero who serves him. Kingdom building themes are prevalent. If you like it, please remember to rate and review.
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The Immortal Mortal
Ray Black is just a regular college student. On a school trip abroad, a terrifying incident occurs during their plane flight. Ray Black, finds himself in a cultivation world with the mortal cultivation talent of Earthlings but an undying body. How will Ray, a standard guy from Earth, handle his inability to die while those around him can?
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