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A seemingly ordinary training exercise led Chen Jian and his squad into a completely different time and space. In the post-apocalyptic world, monsters run rampant, and the surviving humans struggle to live under their terrifying claws. To fight the monsters, the living have abandoned everything. Human nature no longer exists; beastliness is the mainstream. To defeat them, one must first become them. ----------------- Chen Jian was supposed to be like the others here, pursuing the maddening evolution. But, when the tungsten-core armor-piercing round first penetrated the Kui Niu's keratin armor, he suddenly discovered... Perhaps there is another way to stay alive?

*WARNING* MATURE AUDIENCE ONLY [cultivation and mythology] [Dark] [for readers] "dear readers, this is dark novel with taboo themes and the fist part of the novel contains heavy corruption, the MC will face hardship in the beginning of the corruption ark as corruption and in the later of the corruption ark, the MC will start taking revenge, till the end of revenge arc and yes there is happy ending but how? you'll know at the end of the novel." Genre: cultivation, R18, system, NTR, Milf, bestiality, mythology, Heavy corruption etc,. [Note to readers: While some may assume this novel is solely intended as explicit content, it actually contains a compelling story-line. The novel is divided into two parts: the first explores themes of corruption, while the second focuses on revenge.] "Please remember, this novel is more than just an erotic tale - there's a rich, intriguing story woven throughout. I urge you to keep supporting me, as your motivation is what drives me to continue crafting an engaging story." Synopsis: Ye Yang, the 4th young master of the Ye cultivation clan, was once the weakest member of his family. His feeble cultivation and stagnant growth made him a target for bullying, and he was stripped of his chance to become clan head. While his peers surpassed him, reaching advanced stages like Qi Awakening and Meridian Opening Cultivation Stage, Ye Yang remained stuck at the 9th level of Body Tempering. Ashamed and defeated, he isolated himself from his family, refusing to meet anyone, including his mother Yu Mei and sisters Ye Ling and Ye Mu. Although his father saw him as a disgrace to the Ye family, he still tried to help Ye Yang overcome his limitations. In a desperate attempt to escape his misery, Ye Yang tried to end his life by cutting his wrist. But as he lay dying, a mysterious voice intervened: "If you don't want to live for yourself, then be mine and entertain me." Ye Yang lost consciousness, only to awaken the next morning to a strange screen window: [Choice-based System] [Welcome: Player Ye Yang] This marked the beginning of his transformation, as he embarked on a journey guided by the enigmatic System, confronting his dark past, and uncovering the secrets of his world. [EXTRA INFO] *In chapter 15 you can see unofficial map of the world* *you can read about cultivation stages/realm in comment section of first chapter* [Leave your reviews] OG_Novalist

I apologize, but for now, please don't read past chapter 70. This is currently being rewritten. *** [WSA 2025] As 21 years old Noah closes his eyes for what he thinks will be eternity, he wakes up in the body of a girl 7 years younger than him. Vasilisa, as she is known, is hated and mistreated by the people around her because of the Muddy Tongue curse which not only impedes her speech, but makes her magic unstable. This effectively makes her the harder than hard mode when it comes to reincarnation, and, of course, fate made her his “avatar” in this new world full of mechanics he only ever saw in video games. Despite this, Noah as decided… Whether as Vasilisa or himself, this time he will find a way to exist for the world.

Ameliorate is a collection of poems based on my own experiences through trauma, family, love, anxiety and even depression. But some of the poems have light and healing within them. For this reason, this collection is named Ameliorate which by definition is making something better. I healed my own path through words. My only desire is others can be healed through my words too. Find your pain in my pain. Answer questions through my questions. Discover yourself.

"Over thirty years old, but I still bumbling, disliked by all. Until... [Host detected. The system is loading.] [Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Magnate System. System loading is complete. Data generation in progress...] [Current system level: Level 1.] [Main Task 1: Walk 10km without stopping.] [Note: Upgrade only after completing the main task. Please explore more features on your own.] Beginner's rewards were issued. [Reward 1: You get the "heartbeat generates power" buff. 0.01 yuan for each heartbeat. Note: The buff can be upgraded with the system level.] [Reward 2: You get 1 billion yuan. Note: The funds are safe and reliable, green, energy-saving, and environmentally friendly. The final right of interpretation belongs to this Magnate System. The funds may not be used to purchase system goods.] This was a rhapsody of a thirty-year-old man!

When James woke up five years before, he did not expect to end up in this weird, new world. Here, he found a reality filled with queer rules and magic beyond his imagination. Despite all this, he clung to his peaceful roots that he had been brought up with. With his knowledge, he could have changed the world. However, he did not wish to become some reckless adventurer or fearsome ruler; instead, he only sought to protect his loved ones and live a happy life. Sometimes though, the call of adventure forces itself upon even those who desperately wish to refuse. Warning: This story has multiple POVs. (But by chapter 15, it kind of narrows down onto James)

"In order to summon the Fourth Calamity, I strongly promoted my time-travel game at the TGA Game of the Year Awards ceremony." Li Wei transmigrated and became a fallen evil god in the "Forsaken Land" of another world, a god who had just awakened and was on the verge of starvation. He had no system, no followers, only a dilapidated, drafty temple and a cat-eared girl who came to steal offerings. Faced with menacing monsters outside, in order to survive, Li Wei decides to use the remaining [Deception] and [Mental Link] powers to return to his old profession—game design. So, at the TGA awards ceremony, he launched a global invasion, extending a first-test invitation to players on Earth: "Want to understand the meaning of life? Want to really...live? (scratch that)" "The world's first 100% holographic immersive online game, 'The Forsaken Land,' is now in closed beta!" From then on, the style of the painting changed drastically. [Mini Theater] Mia the cat-eared girl: "The god is terrifying! His summoned minions even squeeze the slime dry!" Human Saintess: "That supreme being, seated in the black mist, makes my soul tremble even with just a glance... But why does he keep staring at my purse?" A hardcore gamer pleaded: "Game designers! Please! Open up more beta test slots! My roommate wanted to play 'God's Forsaken' before he died!" Li Wei (slumped on the throne): "Don't get me wrong, I really just wanted to trick them into coming to move bricks and build the temple... Wait! That's my summoned creature! Put down that dragon! It's not a monster!!"

[Mystery + Horror + Livestream + System + National Fate] While others struggle to survive in the world of horror tales, I'm busy eating and flirting. While others cower and cling to life, I'm playing house with the paranormal. First Horror Scenario: The Creepy Online Lover 【You have a date with your online lover at 6 PM today at the café next to the hotel. But be warned: your online lover is human.】 【Always keep a Child Death Kit in your breast pocket.】 【Remember: unless she speaks to you first, you must not initiate conversation. If you do, you'll be contaminated.】 【You've been single for twenty years. If anyone claiming to be your ex-girlfriend shows up, immediately leave with your online lover.】 【There is a chicken named Ah Kun in the hotel room. It never crows. If it does, immediately lock it in the hotel bathroom.】 【Maintain a good relationship with your online lover.】

Ethan Reed, a 27-year-old, spent his nights deeply involved in the online game Aethelgard Online. He'd played it for seven years, mastering its complex systems with many characters, even building a strong team of his strongest characters from different accounts, combined just for this mysterious event that popped out of nowhere. This event contained a mysterious boss called, The Herald of Oblivion and with its legion, The Silent Extinction, began to destroy Aethelgard. With no guides or strategies, Ethan was determined to be one of the first to beat this invasion. Despite his efforts and skilled play, his team lost repeatedly. Frustrated but not defeated, he kept trying. Then, during his last attempt, a crucial healing spell was slightly late, and his team was completely wiped out. A loud, sharp noise exploded in his headphones, making his head hurt. He ripped off his headphones, and the game screen shattered not like glass, but like reality itself. A sickly green screen appeared with the word "DEFEAT." Below it, in red letters, it announced that Aethelgard had fallen to The Silent Extinction and The Herald of Oblivion won. A hidden message flickered, mentioning "SERVER SHUTDOWN INITIATED... REALITY OVERRIDE..." Ethan was in disbelief and anger. He hit his desk, refusing to accept the loss. But then, a deep, sad voice spoke directly into his mind, telling him, "Ethan Reed, I am giving you a chance. A chance to save my world in my stead. To save my people." The green light from his monitor became blinding, and he felt a strong pull. He was sucked into the broken monitor, and everything went silent. Now, suddenly thrust into a new reality and a strange body, what challenges will Ethan face? What new allies or enemies await him in this unfamiliar world, and can he truly save a place that was once just a game?

Eerie phenomena are resurging, and rule-based creepypasta tales are invading the world. Zhou Bai, as the chosen one, enters the creepypasta game representing the Great Xia Kingdom. The first tale involves a family of four. [You live with your wife and parents, but remember, there are only three people in your house.] [You can trust your wife, unless she takes off her red hairpin.] [You and your wife have no children. If you hear a baby crying in the middle of the night, ignore it.] [You have a black dog. If you see it turn white, throw it off the balcony.] [Remember, you must not share a room with your wife.]