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[Mature Content +18] Hi everyone. If you are bored, I invite you to the amazing adventure of a young man Ramiel, who was betrayed by his comrades (I know, very original.) At first, it may seem boring and full of well-known patterns, but trust me, I have many cool ideas for the future. On a lighter note, it is worth mentioning that this is an R-18 novel with a lot of this kind of stuff. Cultural people will certainly understand. The real story begins after the first few chapters and will consist of the management and development of the dungeon. You won't find a system here that will hand the main character everything on a golden platter. If you think that women will be useless here, you are sorely mistaken. Each of them will be a huge help to the main character and not just an unnecessary addition. I forgot to add that: this is my first novel. ~~~~~~ Don't be scared off by the voluminous first chapters. They are so long because I rewrote them. ~~~~~~ Check reviews before you read. I explained a lot of things there. ~~~~~~ 20 power stones = one extra chapter 50 power stones = two extra chapters 20 golden tickets = one extra chapter 50 golden tickets = two extra chapters I publish additional chapters on Sundays. By Sunday, I mean Sunday in my time zone (seven hours difference from the time of resetting the stones on the site).

In the small city of Haverfall, lived Caspian, a renowned detective. He was just an ordinary person until one day, a mysterious incident happened. "Can you please move out of the way?" said Caspian as the crowd moved to let him pass through. He parked his car and entered the house of the incident. As he entered the room of the crime scene, he could only gasp at the sight, "What the f—" It was a bloody mess. Guts were all over the place, even the ceiling. As he looked at the body, he saw that the torso of the victim was utterly obliterated. There were no clues... not a single one. But Caspian is a stubborn man, so he tries to find everything and comes across a mysterious group. He warned them not to move, or he'll shoot, but without a care, they didn't listen. Caspian shot, but to his surprise, one of them even laughed. He didn't know what had happened, but he was knocked out. Just after that day, his mother, an agent from an unknown organization, told him to stop investigating and that they'll handle it. He was angry, but he knew he couldn't do anything about it, but he planned on investigating regardless of the consequences. A few more murders happened, and Caspian eventually got caught investigating something without proper permission and was suspended. That's where it all happened, an encounter with the unknown, something that didn't die no matter how much he tried to kill it—the encounter with the supernatural. Mysteries begin to unsolve as the dark secrets of the world hold true. The fate of the world bides within him... the oath sworn by the apocalypse. This is the path of the Condemned. (It's pretty light-hearted, so you don't have to worry. No NTR, No cuckoldry, No UB, No bad tags. Just good old harem with a plot instead of pure harem. Small warning though, the MC won't be immediately strong since that would make no sense storywise. He will still need to train to be able to reach the strength everyone else has. [I could just make him gain a power-up but that would be too easy, LMAO]. Also, English is my third language, so I'm sorry if I have a lot of typos/grammatical errors.) Uploaded Rate: 3-4 Chapters per week Upload Schedule: M-T-T-F Words per Chapter: 1500 Minimum Disclaimer: The cover is not mine, so if you own it, please inform me, and I'll gladly take it down.

Alexandra Winston was once a police officer who lived for justice and nothing else—until the day she lost the only person who ever mattered. Her niece, Liz, was murdered before her eyes What rose from that grief was a creature of vengeance. In a rampage that spared no one—criminals, families, even children—Alex carved a trail of blood across the world. When her revenge ended, she chose death for herself, believing the darkness would finally consume her. But death did not free her. Instead, she awakens in a void, confronted by Seraphielle—an ancient divine judge who condemns her for the innocent lives she destroyed and the life she threw away. Offered one chance at redemption, Alex refuses, spitting in the face of the heavens themselves. And so a punishment unlike any other is cast upon her:

“The human body is a fragile thing. But the soul... The soul is malleable. Easily tainted. All it takes is one drop of blood to dye it all red.” It was supposed to be a simple job. Escort Alden to Lightendale and collect the handsome reward. The reward that would let him live the rest of his life with ease. But it’s never that simple, especially for someone who denies the Gods. Death follows Leor everywhere he goes, cutting down his friends and family. When his first love died at the hands of a rampaging Awakened, he was prepared to throw everything away until a mysterious voice offered him a chance for revenge and a chance to bring her back by completing the seven trials. He wants to destroy the Gods who abuse their powers, but will he team up with a Goddess to accomplish his goal? . ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATE (10/18/21): I will no longer be posting my story onto Webnovel. I will only post on Royal Road since they have more features for free. Thanks to all of those who actually liked this version... This version did not sit well with me so I did quite of bit of changes. If you are interested in continuing this story, feel free to look me up on Royal Road. Thanks, again. - Ando

Every month, humanity is forced into lethal trials governed by an inhuman system. After dying dozens of times, one survivor reaches the limit of regression—and becomes something the system cannot classify. Slowed, monitored, and adjusted, he must now survive without being allowed to grow. This is not a story about breaking the rules. It’s about surviving while the rules try to erase you.

Amelia wasn’t always Amelia. In a past life, she was a young man who chose apathy and indifference, silently recording an atrocity without intervening. For this, a secretive organization exacted a punishment as severe as it was symbolic: transforming the perpetrators into what they despised most. Turned into a woman through a dark ritual, Amelia finds herself trapped in a body she never asked for, her mind besieged by new impulses and emotions driven by an ancient and perverse power. Sold to Jason, a powerful yet enigmatic CEO, Amelia faces a heartbreaking emotional contradiction. The new sensations and desires implanted by the ritual drive her to fall in love with her master, but memories of who she once was haunt her, and the constant internal struggle threatens to consume her. Amid her personal turmoil, she discovers that both Jason and the organization's leader, Inmaculada, are disciples of a ruthless and ancient master—a sorcerer capable of altering the destiny of those who fall under his control. As she attempts to rebuild her life and prove she's more than just a pretty face, Amelia is caught in a complex power struggle between Inmaculada and Jason’s interests, family conflicts, and the master's demands. Conspiracies intensify when the mentor discovers her unexplored magical potential, demanding her surrender at any cost. To buy time, Jason and Inmaculada resort to drastic measures, transforming Amelia’s assailants into women through the same dark ritual in hopes of diverting the master’s attention. In a world where magic, manipulation, and power struggles are the norm, Amelia must find her true strength to survive and decide who she wants to be in a reality that constantly redefines her.

‎"The Abyss Crown: Rise of the Condemned" is an epic dark fantasy adventure set in Aethelgard, a world teetering on the brink of destruction. It's caught between the internal conflicts of four coexisting but often warring kingdoms and the existential threat of the monstrous Demon Lord Malakor and his vast legions. ‎The story begins with Elias, an ordinary 18-year-old from Kyoto, Japan, accidentally summoned to Aethelgard. Intended to be a ritual to bring three prophesied heroes – Borin Stonefist (Dwarf), Elara Whisperwind (Elf), and Sir Gareth Ironclad (Human Knight) – Elias is the unforeseen fourth. Deemed an anomaly and lacking immediate visible power (his immense, unique abilities are dormant), he is cruelly framed for attempting to rape Princess Seraphina of the Human Kingdom of Veridian. Publicly shamed and condemned, Elias is mercilessly teleported to the dreaded Dungeon of Death, a 100-level inescapable prison where none return. ‎This dungeon becomes Elias's crucible. Stripped of everything, he must fight for survival, unlocking his dormant powers, including multiple elemental affinities, forbidden dark magic, and a unique Monster Assimilation ability that grants him the powers of creatures he consumes. He also develops a Perception skill to read weaker foes and the unparalleled Dominant Tamer ability. As he descends through increasingly perilous levels, facing ever-stronger monsters, his body and mind transform, turning him from a weak, terrified boy into an incredibly powerful and cunning warrior. ‎Upon emerging from the Dungeon of Death, Elias is stronger than any conventional hero, but his journey is far from over. He navigates a world fraught with political intrigue, inter-kingdom wars, economic fluctuations, and the pervasive darkness of the Demon Lord's forces. He seeks subtle revenge on those who wronged him, sometimes through calculated strikes, other times by exposing their corruption. Along the way, he acquires allies, including a magically gifted elven slave, and slowly, unexpectedly, captures the hearts of the very princesses of the various kingdoms (including the one who framed him and even the Demon Lord's daughter, Lilith), forming complex romantic relationships. ‎The narrative meticulously details military tactics, their evolution, and the economic and social impacts of continuous warfare and demonic miasma. Elias, now an overpowered force, becomes a pivotal player in the grand war against the Demon Lord, forging unlikely truces, facing brutal casualties, and ultimately striving for freedom and justice in a world consumed by echoes of its past. His rise from the abyss will challenge the very foundations of Aethelgard. ‎Themes: Betrayal and Revenge,Dark Fantasy Survival,Dungeon Evolution,Magic & Military Strategy,Sex, War, Politics, and Power,Slow-burn Romance, Realism, and Emotional Growth ‎ ‎ ‎Target Audience: 13+ mature readers who enjoy Game of Thrones-style realism, Attack on Titan intensity, Goblin Slayer brutality, and Shield Hero/Nanatsu no Taizai themes of betrayal and rising from nothing. ‎

"To all my cherished readers, those seeking refuge from the harsh embrace of reality." **Blurb** ~Reve I yearned for it to become my existence, my very life. But as the shadows of doubt creep in, I'm left to wonder: is this the life I truly desired, or merely ... He, the enigmatic figure in my tale, is no benevolent savior but a sign of destruction. The question looms large: shall I recognize the truth in time to rescue myself? Or shall I allow him to entrap me completely? ~Nyx I am not merely wicked, but the incarnation of maliciousness itself. Fear courses through the veins of all who cross my path, save for her—neither then nor now. I shall strip her of everything she holds dear, reducing her existence to a stark and unforgiving reality."

"Not everyone is the protagonist of their life." Personally, I am just exceptionally good at ruining my own little, short, whatever-you-want-to-call-it existence. I am a master of hiding behind sarcasm and cheap, poorly constructed lies just to keep the world at arm's length. But looking away changes nothing. There is an unspoken dignity in desolation, a quiet beauty in the low hours that demands to be looked at, respected, and fully felt. The common lie of modern survival is that every storm is a passing whim of the sky, a minor inconvenience to be outwaited with closed eyes. It is a dangerous delusion. To look away from our own internal farce is to invite catastrophe. Sadness is not a phase to be tolerated until it vanishes. It is a landscape to be traversed. The seasons must be lived, not outsmarted. Only by standing upright in the moment, by acknowledging the truth of the burden rather than rushing toward a cheap dawn, will this truly pass. But the world rarely cares for our acceptance. So, what started as a series of sarcastic, defensive midnight encounters with a blunt, cynical neighbor girl is quickly spiraling out of my control. This is a countdown beneath an eternal, ghostly twilight. There are no illusions left. There are only a few desperate souls clutching opposite ends of a fraying rope, waiting for a world that has already decided to pull it taut. Note : Read Only if you think your life choices could have been better then they were.

One order saved three hundred thousand lives. It also cost Julius Ravenshade everything. As a Count and one of the Helios Empire’s most revered commanders, Julius was a pragmatist. His greatest gift—and perhaps his ultimate curse—was the ability to look into the jaws of a crisis and make the agonizing choices everyone else shrank from. When the Eastern Front fractured under a relentless monster onslaught, the high command handed him a suicide mission: hold Fortress Ardent until reinforcements arrived. The reinforcements never came. They were never meant to. With hundreds of thousands of terrified civilians trapped in the path of annihilation, Julius refused to let them be slaughtered. He chose the heavy burden of mercy. He ordered a fighting retreat, deliberately sacrificing five thousand of his own loyal soldiers to buy enough time for three hundred thousand innocents to escape. He saved a nation. And in return, the Empire branded him a traitor. Betrayed by the very comrades he had bled with, abandoned by the fabled "Hero" who chose a coward's silence, and condemned by the self-righteous Seven Imperial Monarchs, Julius was dragged to the executioner's block. He died before the jeering eyes of the people he had broken his own heart to protect. But as the blade fell and the world went dark... The cosmic hourglass rewound. Julius wakes up shivering in the past. He is back to a time years before his entry into the Sylvandor Grand Academy—the elite crucible of the continent of Elyndor. Located within the neutral Sacred Kingdom and bathed in the blessing of the Divine Mother Sylva, it is a place where the world's future legends, saints, monarchs, and tyrants first cross paths. It was also the place where the first threads of his execution were quietly spun. Armed with the bitter, haunting memories of a life that ended in chains, Julius vows that history will not repeat itself. He will forge an unbreakable foundation long before the war drums beat. He will shelter the family he once lost to the shadows. He will unearth the true nature of the mysterious power slumbering within his own soul, and drag the rot of the Helios Empire into the light. This time, loyalty must be earned, not assumed. This time, destiny will bend to him. The world turned its back on the man who broke his own soul to save it. It won’t get a second chance to do it again.