the tunnel runner

In a world where dungeon runners rise to fame by mastering their classes and conquering impossible threats, Alexander was never meant to be part of it. No class. No path. Just a quiet life. When a mysterious portal drags him into a hidden realm known as his Inner Path, Alexander unlocks a class no one has seen before: Beholder. There’s no fanfare. No guidance. Only eyes that see too much, and power that threatens to unravel his mind with every use. Now, trapped in an abyssal dungeon that reshapes itself around eldritch laws, Alexander must survive alone. But with each victory, his vision sharpens. His spells twist reality. And the deeper he goes, the more the world outside should start to worry. Because when he returns- They won’t be able to look away.

One day, thousands of blue Rifts appeared around the planet, floating in mid-air. Curiosity engulfed everyone, as they had read countless novels and watched anime, imagining what kind of worlds might await them. They entered the Rifts, expecting adventure, only to find other countries or isolated biomes—no monsters, no special powers. Years later, a single red Rift appeared, absorbing everyone in its district. A rescue team discovered that those absorbed gained a special ability called ‘Ethereal,’ allowing them to hunt monsters. Five hundred years have passed without understanding or controlling the Rifts. Until now... These Rifts have chosen me as their... 'Rift Runner' --- On a significant day, during a Rift trial that could determine his future, the protagonist Archie received a Non-Graded ‘F’ Ethereal, the weakest rank. He learned that he was among the failures, not destined for greatness. Resigned, he went to work for his father in their noodle shop. But fate had other plans. After a fateful encounter, Archie discovered that he could control the Rifts—the very phenomenon everyone feared or misunderstood. Will the Rifts help him rise to the top, or does fate have something even more extraordinary in store for Archie that he can't escape?

"who says a hero can't be selfish" Heroes…” Exelirus found himself sinking deeper in to the vast dark void of his subconscious. “Throughout my life I come across quite a few of them” Broken fragment of memory then floated past him. “Dad do you really have to go” “I’m sorry son, it’s my duty”, he heard a younger version of himself crying as he watched his father leaving with the rest of the Kinetrix warriors, never to return. Another broken fragment then floated past him. “When I say go, you two run as fast as your legs can carry you and no matter what you hear, don’t you dare look back”, “Mom”, his younger self cried out to his mother as she darted away to face the Sabraxians alone. “And then finally…”, broken fragment. “Survive” he heard Sonikro’s voice and then… *Boom* here's a link to my Royal Road profile: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/475791/fictions

I will publish the novel on the Royal Road platform Beneath the ruins of war lies a tunnel that never stopped echoing. Daniel thought he had escaped the horrors of the Middle East when he returned to Florida, but every night the same nightmare pulls him back — a dark tunnel, collapsing earth, and the haunting voice of Yusuf, the man who once held him captive. As Daniel begins to chase the fragments of his memories, the line between guilt and truth blurs. What if the war never truly ended — and the real prison is inside his mind?

Nellie and her younger brother Peter had suffered a great deal of abuse and hardship at the hands of their stepmother, father, birth mother, and even a boy she adored. Nellie's greatest wish throughout all of this was to find a place where she could leave happily with her brother without fear of their past following them both. But then another misfortune occurred, leading her to believe that no matter how hard she tried, her dreams would always be out of reach. However, things improve when Nellie meets a boy named Delian, who teaches her that life can be both kind and cruel and that it is not always one-sided. What happens when Nellie's now peaceful and almost perfect life is upended by an evil from her past life, who now claims to have nothing but good in its guts?

Two decades after the onslaught of the mega-tsunami, Robrto "Bobbot" Dela Cruz, finds himself caught in a maelstrom of sheer epic proportion. Caught in between an ancient conflict, fought by the "Helionites" and the dreaded "Khaimeiyrians". The "Forest Wreckers", a group of highly specialized operatives, from the fourth dimension. Were assigned to find the missing "Prince Valentin". Only to find themselves, scattered across the multifaceted dimensions, of the electromagnetic spectrum. Later, they've found "Bobbot", a bloodline descendant of "Kramadu", the Mega-man. Drafted, trained, and honed his skill, to attain the proficiency as "Prestidigitator". Whose sole purpose, is to save our very existence, from the impending arrival, of an ancient Deity. Threatening to obliterate the Sun. Standing face to face, against the colossal menace, bearing the mantle of the "Wind Runner". Earth's last line of defense, as a "Formidable Terran Vindicator".

A novel by Kazu, all rights reserved. (Be mindful all the names, characters, terms, locations are purely of fiction and does not resemble any real world language, event or person) In a world where the echo of the ancient catastrophe resurfaced, where the unimaginable force creeping back under the surface of stability, where the misunderstanding of the ancient knowledge entrenched deep within the established institution, a girl's instinct might become the only clue and hope to prevent the next apocalypse. Peni Araka—known to many as Sara—is a new high school student, descended from the Sakashi line of the historic Peni family. When she unexpectedly enrolled and passes the entrance trials of the SAIR, a semi-covert national agency designed to protect society from supernatural incidents, she believes she’s chasing her dream: to bring the brightness to the world, like a real-world hero, like Ms. Possible, the heroine of her childhood. But the world she enters is far more fractured than it seems. With the resurfacing of crystals of the unknown origin - the Shards - across the world, as well as the Matake - a mysterious, perception-linked force that ties cognition, memory, instinct into one field - being exploited by rogue players and organizations who deeply believe their endeavour would bring the prosperity and total control over the world, Sara (Araka)'s belief in truth as well as her gift - being able to hear and even manipulate Matake echoes without training - became not just the a quirk, but the key to stop the unverified but terrifying myth- the resurgence of Matareo, a chaos dragon once sealed by the mythical matriarch Hekon - from happening again. As SAIR struggles to respond, secretive organizations rises from the shadows, weaponizing Matake through music, tech, and psychological warfare. Navigating her dual life as both student and intern, Araka must form fragile bonds with classmates, agents, and allies—each with their own burden, each drawn into the expanding storm. From rural shrines to urban black sites, from friendship to betrayal, she must learn not just how to fight, but how to choose: between orders and empathy, between legacy and rebellion, and ultimately, between her own humanity and the voice growing louder inside her. Because she had to let her lights shine through before the darkness took over the world.

Diary of a migrant family and their struggle to adapt to a new culture. Sweat and tears compiled in a diary and their sharing to support others facing the same challenges. Hoping you find a solution in these stories.

Kento is a high school student with a passion for running. Despite being an average athlete, he dreams of becoming a champion like his idol, the legendary marathon runner, Kenjiro Sakamoto. Kento's life takes a dramatic turn when he meets a mysterious girl named Rina who encourages him to pursue his dreams. Rina is a gifted athlete who possesses incredible speed and endurance. She challenges Kento to a race, and he is shocked to discover that he is no match for her. But instead of giving up, Kento is inspired by Rina's talent and determination. He asks her to train him, and she agrees. Under Rina's tutelage, Kento begins to improve rapidly. He learns new techniques, improves his form, and increases his stamina. As he trains, he discovers that running is more than just a physical activity; it is a mental game as well. Kento begins to develop a strong will and a never-give-up attitude, which helps him overcome obstacles both on and off the track. As Kento's skills improve, he enters various competitions and starts winning. He becomes a star athlete at his school, and his passion for running inspires his teammates and the entire school community. Kento's ultimate goal is to win the national championship and follow in the footsteps of his hero, Kenjiro Sakamoto.

Amelia Lockhart has one mission: make the top idol Ethan Quinn fall in love with her, then break his heart, so that Ethan Quinn can successfully pass his tribulation and return to his position as a High God. There's just one problem: as the most hated woman on the internet, Amelia is the last person anyone would pair with the nation's golden boy. But when she lands a spot on a dating show alongside Ethan, she sees her chance. She does all the heavy lifting and is dependable enough to make him see her differently. As a result, Ethan starts pretending to be weak. The fans are confused. Their untouchable idol is... blushing? Getting clingy? Calling her "jiejie" in that voice? "Sis, I surrender." "Sis, you can only spoil me like this." Amelia is losing control of the plan. She was supposed to seduce him and walk away. So why is he the one coaxing her to stay, and why is it getting harder to say no?