curtain bangs with layers

After 200 years of living in their own bubble, humanity was finally dragged back to Yamani due to their own negligence. Without their knowing, they are returned to the order of life of their ancestors. Humans are back to being slaves who can be enjoyed by all kinds of creatures. One year later, they realized that they were a small part of the humans who lived in that layer of soil, while the rest were still living safely on Earth. The announcement from the Queen awakens the fighting spirit of the old soldiers who want to return to their sins and save humanity. Without being able to realize that all of that is part of the great destruction that will come to them. The battle within the seven layers of hell has finally begun.

In a world where the chosen bear Divine Scars glowing outlines channeling infinite power leaked by Singular Beings humans forge abilities from that endless divine energy. One outline: Lightlinger. Two: Lightrozer. Their strength is bound to one or two domains, dictated by which Divine's energy flows through their scar. However, some only have an outline, with no scar. But the world is never fair. Those not chosen, driven by envy, turn to a darker path. They become Darkens killing and absorbing finite souls through cursed artifacts called Ghost Vaults. Unlike the limited Lights, Darkens craft unpredictable, often fatal abilities from stolen life essence. Souls are finite, and the hunt never ends. The vastness of existence holds boredom in some corners… and alongside it, curiosity guiding everything. Age of Layers dives into the hearts of broken souls where guilt never fades, promises warp lives, and fragile bonds are the only defiance against an indifferent cosmos. It asks one question: What are humans?

Fifty years in the future, humanity stands on the edge of extinction. The sky above Mexico City—the last surviving city on Earth—burns crimson as endless monster hordes pour from collapsing gates. The strongest hunters are dead, the great nations have fallen, and the ancient beings hidden beyond the gates have finally descended upon the world. Among the final defenders is Seo Ji-hun, an S-Rank hunter, a man who survived countless catastrophes only to witness mankind’s inevitable end. With the city moments away from destruction, Ji-hun uses a relic capable of reversing time. Carrying the memories of humanity’s downfall, the betrayals of allies, the rise of future tyrants, and the deaths of heroes who never reached their potential, Seo Ji-hun regresses fifty years into the past. Now returned to an era before the gates fully evolved, Ji-hun possesses knowledge no one else in the world has: the hidden truth behind the gate system, the locations of forgotten relics, the future awakenings of legendary hunters, and the disasters that will one day destroy entire continents. But rather than standing in the spotlight, Seo Ji-hun chooses to become something far more dangerous—the unseen hand guiding the future from the shadows. He begins altering fate itself: saving individuals destined to die young, nurturing talents before they bloom, dismantling conspiracies before they spread, and secretly building forces capable of standing against the horrors to come. Heroes who once became enemies now walk different paths. Weak hunters destined for obscurity rise into legends under his guidance. Entire nations unknowingly move according to the plans of a man carrying fifty years of despair on his shoulders. Yet every change creates unforeseen consequences. To save humanity, Seo Ji-hun must become the regressor behind the curtain—the one who rewrites the fate of the world before the apocalypse arrives once again.

In a world where power is measured by the strength of one's Core, Kaizen awakens as an E-Rank—insignificant, overlooked, and destined to be forgotten. But something is wrong. His Core… doesn’t behave like the others. It reacts. It learns. And it watches. As unseen forces begin to take interest in him, Kaizen realizes the truth—his weakness might be something far more dangerous. Not broken. But misread. And if the system itself is wrong… Then what exactly is he becoming?

A 20-year-old man living in the city with his family awakens a Summoning System that brings elite helpers (from business, politics, law, medicine, engineering, etc.) to assist him. His rise is quiet and behind-the-scenes, never in the spotlight, but he accumulates vast wealth and influence. His romantic life is intense, involving multiple married women, older women, and taboo relationships, including blood relatives. The tone is peaceful, with a focus on everyday life, emotional intimacy, and luxury.

In the bustling heart of Mumbai, Aman Mehra is an aspiring actor grappling with the harsh realities of the showbiz industry. After a fateful confrontation with powerful producer Rishi Malhotra, Aman walks away from an opportunity that could have catapulted him to fame. This decision leads to a series of challenges as he faces blacklisting and isolation from the industry. However, when independent filmmaker Arjun Sethi offers him a role in a daring psychological drama, Aman must navigate the treacherous waters of ambition, integrity, and the price of success. As he struggles to reclaim his dreams, he uncovers dark secrets of the industry and learns that behind the glitzy facade lies a world filled with manipulation, power plays, and hidden agendas.

[Tags: Sci-fi | Action | Game Elements | Infinity Genre | Survival | Psychological | Transmigration | Simulation | Mystery | Progression | Golden Finger | Ruthless MC] Raymond, a ruthless ex-soldier, awakens inside a cargo container in a body he does not recognize, with no memory of how he arrived. Reality is now an endless cascade of simulated worlds—each governed by the inscrutable World System, where the rules shift, and danger lurks behind every alliance and objective. His unique advantage is the Reputation Store: the classic golden finger for transmigrators, granting him power-ups, stats, and survival skills in exchange for reputation earned during missions. With every world and every truth revealed, Raymond must adapt, outfight, and outthink not just hostile powers, but the cosmic system itself. If you’re a fan of layered mysteries, evolving mechanics, and protagonists who refuse to lose, add "Where the Layers End" to your collection! This novel is also being serialized simultaneously on royalroad.com, scribblehub.com and inkitt.com.

Through the trials of high school theatre and teenage drama, an unlikely connection ties multiple teenagers together by the final curtain call.

In the heart of a bustling city, a young dreamer navigates the labyrinth of ambition and desire. With every spotlight moment, a new shadow is cast, revealing the hidden intricacies of the pursuit of fame. As their journey unfolds, they encounter a challenges that test the very essence of their dreams. The path to stardom is paved with glittering illusions and stark realities, each step blurring the line between aspiration and sacrifice. When the final curtain falls, they are left to confront the true cost of their quest and the deeper meaning of success.

In her past life, Tang Mo accidentally lost her own Space Jade Pendant when the apocalypse began, losing her biggest golden finger. Afterwards, her superpower training went awry, she lost her loved ones, suffered from ostracization, and utterly ruined the good hand she was dealt, ultimately dying at the mouths of mutant beasts. Opening her eyes again, Tang Mo was reborn one week before the start of the apocalypse. None of the tragedies has happened yet! How will she seize the opportunity and walk her own path to becoming a powerful figure in the apocalypse?