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The Perfect Path To Insanity

Would you give up your humanity in exchange for power? To never die, a chance to be a god? Humans had lost all will to try. Their existence had been reduced to a single, self-destructive purpose: to entertain and please the cosmic gods, known as Forces, in hopes of gaining a 'favour'. After 7 years of these continuous deadly games that suddenly appeared, the Earth we know is no more. Now an apocalyptic playground for the Forces to enjoy. To survive in this ruined world, every single player is compelled to participate in these weekly deadly games. All to win prizes, be granted one of the four Paths designed for Awakeners— those who earned ‘their’ affection and favour. Until Fateless, a ‘humble’ wanted thief, stumbled upon a unique Force, one of the creators of the games. It was then he discovered the grim truth behind his name - 'Fateless' - deemed worthless and discarded at birth, exempt from all four Paths. Consumed by despair and hate, he took a risk and accepted a proposal from a shady cosmic god, granting him a fifth Path, giving him the ability to absorb human life essence to grow stronger, all for a small price. [ “I shall grant you the Fifth Path.” ] [ “The Path of Insanity.” ] [ “No mortal seeks forever without unraveling. Madness is the toll, the tariff paid at the gate.”] [ “You will no longer fear death. Nor die of age. Nor plague. Nor wounds that mortal hands deliver.” ] [ “But immortality is fed… not gifted.” ] [ “Just a tiny tithe. 10% of your humanity.” ] ‘What more is there to lose a bit of humanity, anyway? It only drags one down from their full potential. I could do just about anything without being bound to death. Anything… What a thrill it would be to spit on these cosmic slugs' faces.’ .... 300 Power stones: 2 bonus chapters 20 Golden Tickets: 3 bonus chapters 50 Golden Tickets: 5 bonus chapters
CrimsonJell0 · 178.4k Views

Hunger Games: The Unseen Tribute

After dying of cancer in our world, a 34-year-old man wakes up in the body of 17-year-old Nolan James in the coal-dusted slums of District 12. He isn't just a survivor; he’s a "transmigrant" who knows the horrific future of Panem and the details of the 74th Hunger Games. Armed with a set of "game-breaking" supernatural abilities, Nolan must navigate the Reaping, the training in the Capitol, and the bloodbath of the Arena. His goal isn't just to survive—it's to use his powers to protect Katniss and Peeta, sabotage the Gamemakers from the inside, and turn the televised slaughter into the first spark of a real revolution. The Transmigrant’s Arsenal: The Powers 1. Blind Spot (The Ghost Sense) What it does: He instinctively "knows" exactly where people or cameras aren't looking. This makes him a master of stealth, allowing him to move through the Arena or the Capitol completely unseen, slipping through the literal blind spots of surveillance. 2. Enhanced Healing (The Survivor’s Grit) What it does: His body repairs itself at a supernatural rate. While not instant, it allows him to walk off injuries that would kill any other tribute—broken bones knit in hours, and deep gashes close overnight—as long as he has enough food to fuel the recovery. 3. Poison/Toxin Immunity (The Mithridates Effect) What it does: His blood neutralizes any chemical threat. Whether it’s the lethal fog of the Quarter Quell, tracker jacker venom, or a poisoned berry, Nolan is completely immune. He can walk through biological traps that the Gamemakers design to be "instant death." 4. Storage Space (The Infinite Inventory) What it does: By touching an object, he can "store" it in a private pocket dimension and pull it out later. This allows him to smuggle weapons, infinite food, and medical supplies past the Capitol's peacekeepers and into the heart of the Arena.
Wish_Fanfic · 568.8k Views

S-Rank Harem: I Became My Character with Extra Control Skill

[WARNING:R-18|Explicit content, graphic violence, and adult themes] Ryan, a programmer who had always been a failure with women and, because of his job, never had time for dating due to constant workplace exploitation. One month before the release of his company’s most ambitious RPG, he decided to take revenge by adding a secret “bug” to the game. A hidden skill called Debt. Every time the support character healed or buffed a heroine, a mandatory debt was generated. An order that had to be fulfilled. And if it wasn’t claimed, the skill would execute it automatically. The company discovered the code and punished him by forcing him to work without pay to fix it. Exhausted and on the verge of collapse, Ryan dies of a heart attack before he can remove the bug. But he awakens inside the game. Now he inhabits the body of the Rank B support in a party of Rank S heroines… and the Debt skill is still active. Ryan will have a significant advantage, because not only will he gain the normal experience and rewards from leveling up, but he will also receive the additional rewards granted by the Debt skill. With an advantage no one else possesses, Ryan must decide: Will he become a tyrant who manipulates his companions? Or will he use that power to survive, protect them, and become the only support capable of reaching S-Class hero rank? Because this time, he won’t let anyone exploit him again. Additional Tags: #No NTR | #No Polyamory (all the women are always focused on the MC) | #Comedy | #Adult | #Progression | #Overpowered Skill
Rudriel · 367.8k Views

Douluo: Reborn as the Deep Sea Demon Whale King

Ye Wen transmigrates into the world of the Douluo Continent, becoming a powerful sea soul beast with 990,000 years of cultivation—the Deep Sea Demon Whale King! At the same time, he triggers his destined duel with Tang San. 【Your destined duel with Tang San has been activated.】 【Rules: You cannot kill Tang San, nor cripple him to the point of being unable to cultivate. But you may interfere with his growth until his Eighth Sea God Trial. When Tang San undergoes the Eighth Trial, the duel begins. If you kill him then, you win: inheritance of divinity. If you fail: death!】 【Gifted Ability 1: Transformation—You can take the true form of a human, starting from a six-year-old child, cultivating like one, while freely switching back into your soul beast body and keeping your cultivation.】 【Gifted Ability 2: Soul Beast Master-Servant Contract—You can sign contracts with other soul beasts, making them your loyal servants for life. Each gains the power of transformation as well. (Limit: 20 slots).】 With these powers, Ye Wen begins to suppress Tang San’s development, subduing all the 100,000-year soul beasts of the continent under his command. Years later, when Tang San faces his Eighth Sea God Trial, Ye Wen appears with Da Ming, Er Ming, Di Tian, the Evil Demon Orca King, Snow Empress, Ice Empress, and countless soul beasts behind him: “Tang San! Come face me if you dare!” In the end, Ye Wen leads the army of soul beasts to challenge the God Realm itself! Thank you for the support, friends. If you want to read more chapters in advance, go to my Patreon. Read 40 Chapters In Advance: patreon.com/Johanssen   Douluo: Reborn as the Deep Sea Demon Whale King full novel, Douluo fanfiction Deep Sea Demon Whale King read online, Douluo novel Tang San duel, Douluo cultivation rebirth soul beast novel
johanssen · 724.7k Views

Resident Evil: Zombie Command

Marcus Cole Harrison, a corporate analyst from our world, wakes up in the body of an Umbrella Security Division soldier just as the world is about to burn. He has inherited more than just a military rank; he possesses a perfectly integrated T-Virus that has bonded with his transmigrated soul. Unlike the shambling monsters or the mutated BOWs, Marcus is a "human-viral symbiosis"—retaining his mind while evolving his biology. Recognizing the impending global extinction, Marcus deserts Umbrella to become the ultimate variable. Joining forces with iconic survivors like Alice and Jill Valentine, he uses his powers to turn Umbrella’s creations against them. He isn't just fighting for survival; he is a living weapon designed to dismantle the corporation that started the apocalypse. In a world of zombies and tyrants, Marcus is the only thing Umbrella truly fears: their own perfection turned against them. The Virus: Integrated Powers Telekinesis: An active ability that allows Marcus to manipulate objects with his mind. It ranges from subtle distractions to crushing force, though it requires intense concentration and drains "Viral Stamina." Superhuman Physique: A passive enhancement of speed, strength, and durability. Marcus’s body operates at peak efficiency, allowing him to contend with BOWs like Hunters and Lickers in close-quarters combat. Zombie Command: Marcus can broadcast a viral frequency to influence or command basic T-Virus infected. This allows him to turn a ravenous horde into a tactical shield or a localized army. Antivirus Blood: Marcus’s biology acts as a living laboratory. His blood can be processed into a highly effective antivirus, making him the most valuable asset in the fight to save humanity—and the most hunted man on the planet. "I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com
Wish_Fanfic · 203.7k Views

I was Reincarnated into an Elite High School

Mark did not survive the corporate world by being a genius. He survived by copying one. Whenever his logistics firm faced an impossible deficit, Mark asked himself one question: What would Reine Asakura do in this kind of situation? Reine was the cold, calculating, flawlessly logical protagonist of his favorite light novel, "Welcome to the High School of Meritocracy." Mark used her fictional strategies to climb the corporate ladder in the real world by simulating her cold, analytical thought process. Then, a twelve-ton truck suffered a brake failure, and Mark’s real world ended. He wakes up inside the biological vessel of Kenji, a painfully average, 160-centimeter-tall background character. He is sitting in a pristine white classroom. The girl sitting at the desk next to him has flat, dark reddish-brown hair, piercing amber eyes, and a perfectly neutral expression. It is Reine Asakura. He is trapped inside the novel. This academy does not operate on friendship or standard grades. It operates on a brutal "Seat Economy." Classes fight in psychological Special Exams to earn currency. That currency is used to buy the physical seats of students in rival classes. Once your seat is bought, you pay monthly rent to the enemy. If you default, you are expelled. It is a system of financial hostage-taking and mutual assured destruction. Kenji does not want to be her ally. In his previous life, he owed his entire corporate success to Reine's way of genius thinking. He was imitating her mind's cognitive process. Now, standing next to his idol, he feels the ultimate drive of a fanatic. Just as a basketball player dreams of playing a serious, limit-testing game against their ultimate idol, Kenji wants to step onto the court against Reine. He wants to prove he can dismantle the flawless genius mind that built his own success in his previous life. Kenji has one advantage: he knows the entire three-year timeline of the novel. But he also knows a mathematical truth. Meta-knowledge is not enough to defeat the super-genius, Reine Asakura, in a fair fight. If Reine detects that he can predict the future, her genius mind will adapt, and she will crush him. Kenji makes a calculated decision. He cannot fight her immediately because they are assigned to the same class. He knows her exact script: Reine will operate in the shadows for two years, secretly pulling the strings to elevate their defective Class D to the top-ranking Class A. Once she succeeds, she will transfer to an enemy class in Year Three simply to seek a real challenge. That is Kenji's strict deadline. He has exactly 24 months to gather the massive currency required to execute his own transfer to a third, opposing class. While Reine builds her empire, Kenji plays the perfect background character. He acts like an idiot. He complains about trivial things. He tricks Reine into categorizing him as harmless biological noise, even provoking her into a spontaneous, absurd bet: If he ever defeats her in a battle of wits, she has to go on a date with him. She agrees, calculating the probability of his victory at zero. She is wrong. While Reine manipulates the school from the shadows, Kenji uses his future knowledge to quietly exploit the economy's blind spots. He builds an untraceable dark pool of capital right under her nose. Then, the first day of Year Three arrives. Former Class D became Class A. Reine transfer to other class. Kenji cashes in his hidden funds, executes a hostile class transfer, and shatters his camouflage. The two-year observation phase is over. Reine’s data on foolish Kenji become suddenly obsolete. The war between a flawless super genius and a man holding the knowledge of the future has begun. #shadowmastermind #manipulation #psychological #strategy #tactic #battleofwits #pretendingtobeweak #hiddenabilities #calculation #highschool #schoollife #metaknowledge #chess #cote #cunning #ruthless #scheme #underdog #hierarchy #meritocracy #cold
Logic_Validator · 30.6k Views

The Anomaly on the Stairway to Heaven

In the wake of the Second Big Bang, Earth fused with eight hidden realms to form the 9 Imperial Heavens — a vast vertical cosmos where the weak are crushed and only the strong may ascend. For 100,000 years, the Stairway to Heaven has been the sole path to power, fame, and survival. At age 16, every human awakens their potential and steps onto its infinite jade stairs, facing deadly trials that promise exponential growth… or a swift death. Most climb for themselves. Joshua Kane climbs for his family. Born in the weakest layer — Earth, the Fourth Mortal Realm — Joshua carries a hidden trait that even the Stairway’s ancient spirit, Tian’yu, calls him by a special name: “The Anomaly.” While others follow rigid Qi and Mana paths, Joshua instinctively senses the fractures in every system. His ability, Fracture Sense, lets him bend the rules just enough to survive where others would perish. But this same “glitch” is the reason his high-talent parents never ascended — it tied their entire family to the lowest heaven. Now, on his 16th birthday, Joshua takes the first step. Not for glory. Not for revenge. But with one unbreakable vow: “We climb together… or none of us climb at all.” From blood-soaked trials against Spirit Beasts on the lower steps, to alliances and betrayals in the higher Heavens, to the looming threat of Demon World Portals that tear open every 1,000 years — Joshua will defy expectations, break limitations, and question the very cosmos itself. Because in a universe that fears the unknown, the most dangerous thing of all… is a human who refuses to accept the rules. Weak to strong. Family above all. One glitch that could shatter the Heavens. Welcome to The Anomaly on the Stairway to Heaven.
Lowrank_author · 11.3k Views