the core of the citadel

Due to his own carelessness, Duanmu Huai finds himself transported into the world of the game "Star Ocean Online." Starting from a humble core capsule, Duanmu Huai ventures across the starry sea to countless worlds. He awakens powers that have long been dormant, confronts threats lurking in the depths of the universe, and sets his sights on dominating the galaxy!

Under the starry sky, who can truly achieve the Dao? Wang Sheng arrives in a world sealed by qi, where danger lurks at every turn. Fortuitously, he awakens a progress bar that can break through all limits, turning everything into possibility! Inner Core Skill—Refine essence into qi, the fundamental path, eternal void, achieving true immortality! Ba Duan Jin—Constructing the foundation, limitless qi and blood, rebirth from a drop of blood, the flesh becomes sacred! Lifeless Vacuum Sensing Scripture—A virtual world, infinite simulation, the name of Lifeless, spread across all heavens! Qiankun, Time—Control of time and space, reversing life and death! ... The true immortal watching the winds and clouds is me, the Lifeless True Saint representing transformation is me, the one who controls time and reverses life and death is me, the one using the True Void Homeland to harvest all realms is also me! -------------------- This is a story of Wang Sheng basing on Ba Duan Jin as the foundation, using Inner Core Skill as the fundamental method, achieving Longevity...

This book is also known as: "How Programmers Turn a Crappy Game into a Timeless Classic with a Single BUG" Recently, the president of Nitiandang, Gu Fan, once again fell from grace due to a minor bug in his new game. As a top-notch designer in the industry, all of the games designed by Gu Fan have very distinct characteristics: At first, players felt that these games were monotonous, dull, and purely revolting garbage. However, once players discovered a major bug, the gameplay underwent a drastic transformation, rendering them sleep-deprived and unable to quit! So, players once again launched a major debate over "whether this is actually a bug or a game mechanic." In response to this, Gu Fan clarified in an interview with all seriousness: "Hello everyone, I'm the game designer Gu Fan, but you can also call me by my English name: fan·gu (means rebel). "I want to reiterate firmly that these so-called 'core gameplays' were not part of our company's original design—they are bugs! It's just that we didn't fix them because the players liked them!"

Do you believe in Luck? If so, what is it actually? Hmm, Luck always follows the principle of probability... I mean, that's what a math teacher would say. But in fantasy, Luck might have some power to manipulate something. This is a story of a 'Lucky' soul who got a second chance because of a random artifact, traveled back in time, and tried to change his future using his knowledge. No, not only did he try to change his future, but he also defied the Gods, Devils, and Demons and tried to change the law of the Universe. Did he succeed? Or did he fail? Let me take you on a miraculous adventure and present you with a unique story. Warning! It's a slow-paced novel. [Author's Note: This is an edited version of the Rebirth of Abium novel. You guys can skip the book if you have already read it.]

What happens when a normal man awakens in a world of magic and monsters? What if he awakens as a gemstone that can't move, eat, or communicate but is somehow alive? What happens when this stone learns to cast magic and create rooms, to bring life to monsters of its own and defend itself from invaders? This is the story of that mans journey from a small one room tunnel to a magnificent challenge to the universe. Chapters range from 1k-1.5k words usually! First time writing this type of novel but always wanted to try so any feedback helps! Also below is my patreon! Most things to influence my novel are free but by subscribing to it you help me afford more time to write instead of working two jobs as well as to commission artists to turn my monsters and manic dream creatures into reality! https://patreon.com/user?u=71062598

This ongoing tale follows Jax, an ordinary kid whose life changes the moment he discovers a mysterious God Core—a limitless, living source of cosmic power bonded directly to him. As Jax learns to control the Core, he’s thrust into a world where ancient beings, hidden realms, and rival Core‑bearers all sense his awakening. Each chapter pushes him deeper into a conflict far bigger than himself, forcing him to grow from a curious kid into someone capable of reshaping reality. The story never truly ends because every answer Jax uncovers opens a new mystery, every victory reveals a greater threat, and the God Core itself evolves alongside him. It’s a journey of power, responsibility, and the endless unknown.

At eight, Xu Dao embarked on the Path; at ten, he achieved Foundation Establishment; at thirty, he began refining his techniques; and at the age of sixty, he formed a Top-grade Golden Core. Discarding the false to preserve the true, refining into Pure Yang; the Celestial Immortal Dao Fruit is still on the path.

In a realm threatened by encroaching darkness, Shā'ěr Xīngǔxiǎn, aided by their mysterious mentor Shadow, embarks on a perilous journey to combat evil forces. Through trials and alliances, they uncover inner strength and forge unbreakable bonds. When Shadow departs, Shājiā'ěr' faces their ultimate test, confronting darkness alone to restore peace to their world.

A merchant stumbles on a grotto, lost. He eats his last apple. The merchant plants the seeds the next day to provide food for future lost travelers. And so, the nymph Theanore is born. She would grow from a tiny seed to a splendid apple tree. She would meet many friends. Theanore will try her hand at being a merchant like her father. And she will get to know her lifetime companion, the merman Marinus. But as every farmer can tell you, apple trees live only for about 150 years and so, with her tree dried up, so will Theanore die. But before that, she will live.

In the year 2075, Earth is thrust into chaos by the "Stellar Core Downpour"—a catastrophic event where meteorites carrying alien "Stellar Core Energy" reshape the planet. Forests mutate into deadly "Aberrant Jungles," oceans teem with "Abyssal Hordes," and cities crumble into ruin. Yet this cataclysm also awakens latent "Stellar Core Genes" in a handful of humans, gifting them extraordinary abilities: from manipulating elements and enhancing physical strength to wielding rare powers like telepathy or space distortion.​ At the heart of this crisis stands a diverse group of seven protagonists, each hailing from a different nation and bearing unique burdens. Lin Feng, a retired Chinese special forces soldier, awakens lightning-fire manipulation to protect his martial arts students; Jack Wilson, a brilliant American physicist, fuses his enhanced physique with cutting-edge "Stellar Core Mechs"; Sakura Miyamoto, a descendant of Japanese ninja, masters spatial invisibility to survive Tokyo’s ruins; Amira Khan, an Egyptian archaeologist, unlocks telepathic powers to rescue her father from sand-warped monsters; Diego Rodriguez, a Brazilian tribal heir, commands plant life to shield his people from jungle behemoths; Ivan Petrov, a Russian polar explorer, wields cryokinesis to fend off resurrected prehistoric beasts; and Sophia Cohen, a German biologist, discovers healing abilities while fleeing her government’s unethical "Aberrant Weapon Program."​ As nations form factions—such as the tech-driven Pan-European-American Alliance, the martial arts-focused East Asian Community, and the nature-worshipping Latin African Union—these seven strangers are forced to choose between rivalry and unity. The first wave of chaos sees them mastering their new powers and surviving initial Aberrant attacks; the second ignites resource wars over Stellar Core crystals, testing their trust and revealing political treachery. When "Interstellar Raiders"—descendants of a fallen alien civilization—invade to plunder Earth’s Stellar Core resources, the protagonists set aside their differences to form the "Global Awakened Coalition."​ Their journey takes them from Earth’s war-torn surface to the "Stellar Trial Ground," an ancient alien facility where they must overcome their deepest flaws to ascend to godlike "Stellar-Class" power. Along the way, they uncover the truth behind the Stellar Core Energy: it is the legacy of a destroyed "Stellar Core Civilization," and Earth is a "seed planet" meant to rebuild it. With the Raiders’ armada approaching and a doomsday weapon capable of detonating Earth’s core in their hands, the coalition must race to gather resources, unlock ancient alien technology, and unite humanity to defend their home—and secure its future among the stars.​ Spanning 200+ chapters across five volumes, "Stellar Core Apocalypse: Nations United" blends high-octane action, global cultural diversity, and epic worldbuilding, following its protagonists as they evolve from survivors into guardians, proving that in the face of annihilation, humanity’s greatest strength lies in its unity.​