dreams by the shadows

This is an era where heroes emerge in great numbers! This is an era where death and hope exist side by side! This is an era where the old order and the fires of new civilizations collide! What kind of grand epic will be written by the decaying federation, the fanatic empire, the obstinate theocracy, and the stirring foreign races?

Most people are born ordinary, but there are always some who, despite being born ordinary, aspire to greatness. From an exploited undocumented worker to the godfather of the dark; From those who obey the rules at the bottom of society, to the emperor behind the scenes who makes the rules; The country belongs to the federation when the sun shines, but it belongs to me when the night falls! "Sometimes, shadows can not only be as vast as light but can even cover it!" "We never extort anyone, every penny we make can pass through our conscience." If someone knocks on your door at night, they either bring my regards or brings the destruction for your arrogance. As for what you will get, it depends on how you choose, my friend!

"I should have stayed home and played video games." This was Ray's last thought before darkness engulfed him after he was hit by a car. But surprisingly, instead of finding himself before the gates of hell after dying, Ray found out he was transmigrated into another world. The world Ray was transmigrated to was called Arora World, a place where you can use different kinds of skills, magic, and even acquire powerful classes. Ray found himself in the body of a young boy named Evan, who was studying in a hunter academy after awakening his abilities at the age of fourteen. At first, Ray was happy that he was transmigrated into the body of someone who had awakened his abilities and could use the magic he always wanted to use. However, as Ray went through Evan's memories, he finally realized that everything was not as simple as he had expected. Evan had a unique physique that didn't allow him to increase his power like other people. Because of this useless unique physique, Evan was the weakest hunter in the entire academy. And that was not all; the more Ray looked at Evan's memories, the more he realized just how troublesome his situation was. "I know I entered this body without buying a ticket, but isn't this too much?" Ray said in a depressed voice after going through Evan's memories. Will Ray be able to survive in this new world? Is the physique of his new body really useless? Join Ray on his adventure to find out.

This is the story of a boy who lived a secluded life in the mountains, tending his farm, rearing his fish, and dreaming his dreams. Eh? Did I suddenly conquer all worlds and become the big boss? Or am I still in a dream?

Beneath the neon-lit bustling city, unknown monsters lurk. Martial arts sects, biological modifications, cutting-edge mechas, golden bloodlines, abyssal alien species... Chen Feng arrives in this world, similar to Earth, and discovers he can enter a strange dream world where he can pick up various light groups. 【Limit-Break Light Group: Can enhance martial arts skills, break limits, and upgrade!】 【Attribute Light Group: Can randomly increase four-dimensional attribute points, bigger and stronger, add points!】 【Talent Light Group: You gain the talent - Cyan Armor, able to switch combat forms, with power increase by 100%........】 【Skill Light Group: You obtain the Extreme Refinement Method, destined to break human limits......】 As martial arts gradually decline, and modified humans and cutting-edge mechas flourish, Chen Feng has achieved ultimate limit-breaking in the dream world, integrating extraordinary talents, and continues the path of martial arts! Tear apart mechas with his hands, smash aircraft carriers with his fists! I am the great King of the Century. ......... My name is Chen Feng, the peak you can never surpass.

In a world where everyone is a slave, someone is born who cannot be controlled. At the same time, an unstoppable villain rises on a quest for revenge. But the truth is darker than he ever imagined, and now he must face an unbeatable enemy — including himself. *** Bruno was a young man born on Earth, the son of an influential modern Emperor. Despite having everything money could buy and receiving the best and most rigorous training to succeed his father, he chose the opposite path, defying his family’s ruthless rule. The price of his innocence? A merciless death and the complete erasure of his existence by the deity controlling his fate. On Earth, the law of the powerful was absolute; a slave could never rebel. But then, he wakes up again. He’s reborn in a world of cultivation, where freedom was promised to those strong enough to claim it. Now, he could soar like a free bird and carve his own destiny... or so he thought. The harsh reality of this new world soon showed him how insignificant he still was. He realized he had only changed masters. The freedom he sought was an illusion. The heavenly laws treated everyone as servants, and their rules were unbreakable. Bruno learned this bitter truth after losing everything that made him happy due to an unjust rule. But who was he to question? Hopeless, Bruno died... and was reborn as Alm, an unstoppable villain. With a soul poisoned by pain and vengeance, he sowed chaos across the universe. Planets were destroyed, countless lives taken, and his name became synonymous with terror. A hero rose to oppose him, wielding a sacred sword of hope. People from all corners of the universe united against Alm, raising their voices and weapons to stop the villain who defied the heavens. But Alm was no longer just fighting for revenge. He was challenging the heavenly laws that sought to control him, fighting fate and all living beings. And against all odds... the sacred sword shattered. The alliance of the entire universe was defeated. The villain won! Now, Alm found himself alone in the empty void of a dead universe, facing his own inner demons. Who could be more ruthless to him than himself? “What have I done?” At that moment, the doors of truth opened to him. Everyone was a puppet of a supreme figure, an entity that manipulated minds and even the heavenly laws. “I will find you, no matter where you are!” Thus, the last emissary of the true Heaven’s Will awakened. Alm, who once only relied on his sheer will and rage, now had a system to guide him. But his opponent was an immortal existence, above even the heavens. The villain who destroyed an entire universe now faced a new beginning. He discovered that the universe he devastated was just a tiny grain of sand in an infinite cosmos, where countless other universes existed. And so begins the legendary tale of the villain’s rise... and the Sacred Round God? A strange Duality of Shadows existed within one person. But this time, he wouldn’t be alone. *** To clear up any potential confusion or frustration, here are some key points about the story. I’ll avoid major spoilers, but a few things will be revealed. You might find this concerning at first, but just check the book cover—it shows the main character and his only partner. She first appears at 10 years old, but rest assured, there’s no inappropriate content or early romance. At around 13, SHE starts developing feelings for the protagonist, but he doesn’t respond until she’s an adult. With her determined personality, she tries to seduce him at 17/18, but it doesn’t work. Their relationship only happens much later. The book has nods to other works, with my own spin on them, and focuses on avoiding elements I find problematic in other stories. Lastly, the beautiful book cover was commissioned and created by HDIArt.

[COMPLETE] "I would give you everything, there is nothing in this world I wouldn't do to ensure your happiness. I'll cherish every part of you. Because without you beside me I can't survive." (Part of a series: This is Book 1/3) The Year 4014 Have you ever wonder how does it feel to be a Princess? Is it nice and fun or...actually not? Sadly for Lyn being a Princess isn't as nice as fairytales described. She is an abandoned Princess bearing a 'cursed' birthmark. Her mother the Queen isolates her, Lyn becomes the most unloved Princess. What can she do in this situation? Only study, study and study so one day she can be free from this cage. Lyn thought that she will live her dull life like this for a long time until... A young man from the Sound Kingdom comes into her life like a prince riding a white horse. But, he's actually a thief. His name is Kazuya. He brought new colours to her monochrome life, introducing her to many 'first' times. Sweet, gentle and kind but what if it's all just an act for hidden motives? Is the affection he showed her...genuine? What will happen between the two youngsters trapped in love-cage? What is the mystery hidden behind the birthmark? Can the two of them unite in such a chaotic world? Watch as Lyn begin her love journey on a thorny path haunted by dark politics and bitter life. --- [Commissioned Cover by: vatarison] Join me on discord: Invite Only (ask in comments section) Part of "Lyn Journey" series (1) Princess Lyn: Fleeting Dreams (COMPLETE) (2) Queen Lyn: Clash Of Kingdoms (ongoing) (3) Empress Lyn: The Last Age - Side Novels Purple Flower The Wolf and Beautiful Blade Updates: 2 Chapters everyday (UK Timezone)

In the spring of year 6823 of the New Calendar, Lu Xuan, an unregistered resident of the Federation, hid outside a high school classroom and secretly learned a Cultivation Skill, embarking on the path of Cultivation. On the same day, he returned home and had a dream, just as he always did. In the dream, he was in the Guardian Storage Room during the Spring and Autumn Period in Chinese history（770-481 BCE）, and the current Keeper of the Records was named Li Er, also known as Laozi. Later, Lu Xuan dreamed that he became the succeeding Keeper of the Records, became Confucius's second teacher, became the senior brother of Zhang Daoling, the Ancestral Celestial Master, and became the honorary father of the First Emperor... Even later, someone unearthed a roll of bamboo slips from the ground, on which an event was recorded. [The eighteenth Keeper of the Records, Lu Xuan, his Sword Qi like a waterfall, assassinated Duke Huan of Qi in his bedchamber]

Please check out the kickstarter for the Webcomic adaptation! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tdod/the-dragon-of-dreams-webtoon-adaptation Also, chapters 10 and 11 are not missing. The novel is being rewritten for the coming webtoon and the chapter count is getting cut with the cleaning of filler and such. -------- Quick Synopsis: A boy reborn as a dragon, exploring the world to try and sate his curiosity, only to come to question EVERYTHING he considered fact. -------- Long Synopsis: This is the story of a young man who was reincarnated as a dragon with a near-insatiable curiosity. Initially sparked by questioning his own reincarnation, he quickly gets lost in the endless world of magic, using his deep understanding of advanced sciences to learn the laws and properties of a new type of energy known as mana. However, soon enough, the table would flip, and he would begin using that very same energy to expand his knowledge of science, to the point that he would begin questioning his own understanding of the world. Although not his original intention, with the combination of his intelligence, expanding curiosity, and the 'miracles' that occurred to allow for his existence, he quickly found himself climbing the mountain of strength as if it were a small hill before eventually climbing to a point where it seemed as if he himself was the peak itself. Even if.. that was never the case... - There is mild gore, and profanity is 'censored' toward the beginning, but not later in the story. - Tags: Action, Discovery, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-fi Sub Tags: Reincarnation, Magic, Non-Human Lead, (Extremely) OP Protagonist, Mystery - New Chapter (currently) once a week, on Thursday or Friday at 1:30 PM EST! (Unless Stated Otherwise, join the Discord for updates) - Uploads not on Webnovel, Royal Road, Wattpad, FenrirScans, or Scribblehub are ILLEGAL - Community Discord Server: https://discord.gg/Dv7G5bQD4v Account must be at least 3 days old. Note: This novel takes place in the same universe as my other novel, TSH (The System's Harvester) on RR and SH

Li Yang obtains a Magic Jar that can fulfill desires. But the way it fulfills desires is horrifying.... A disfigured Female Streamer wants to become beautiful and turns into an enchanting Enchanting Demon. A man seriously injured while saving someone wishes not to die and becomes an immortal Vampire. A Daoist of a Daoist Temple that was demolished wants to learn magic and becomes a Hell Sorcerer proficient in Techniques. Everyone's desires are fulfilled in a twisted way.