heroic

When the veil between realms shatters, humanity's last hope lies in the hands of the broken, the cursed, and the damned.

"There was once a hero." All have heard that phrase at least once in their lives. Whispered by old men before firelight. Carved into stone beneath crumbled towers. Inscribed on the last pages of dying books. But more often than not, it was just a prelude— a sentence used to dress up myths, to clothe legends in something that sounded like truth. "There was once a hero who defeated the Demon King." "There was once a hero who slew the last of the skyborn dragons." .......... "There was once a hero who was thrown into the abyss... and kept climbing out of it." "There was once a hero who walked with tragedy tied around his waist like a blade." "There was once a hero who changed lives—not with miracles, but with mercy." Shotaro Mugyiwara. A name drowned in dust. A face erased by time. He wakes as a blank slate— somewhere in the shattered lands of Drakastradorn, known also as Aetheria. No memory of who he was. No sense of why he still breathes. Only silence. Only echoes. Only the wind screaming through ruins that remember him better than he remembers himself. This world is not kind. It is carved by Mantra, an energy not of magic, but of something older— from beyond space, beyond time— a power not meant for mortal tongues to name. The land bleeds war. The stars above are scarred. And in this stage of gods and monsters, drama and death... he awakens. ......... "He was always the hero." A child is born in Hokkaido, on the night of January 30, 2008. A birth that was never supposed to happen. From a womb never seeded. A life conjured, not conceived. The world shook the moment he took his first breath. Because something ancient had returned. Something the world had forgotten how to fear. --- "There was once a hero... who was a great diplomat." Who could shape armies not with swords, but with words. Who could bend even fate to a shared purpose. Shotaro Mugyiwara’s life was never normal. And it will never be. Even in a world where he remembers nothing— no comrades, no battles, no lovers, no scars— even with the past ripped from his veins... He walks. He endures. He refuses to kneel. Because the truth is simple. "There was once a hero..." "Who kept moving forward."

Ryder Vance grew up an orphan, craving control over a life that always felt dictated by others. He joined the army with one goal: save enough cash for the '1977 Western Star 4800 he'd obsessed over since childhood, a symbol of the freedom and independence he yearned for. He planned on trading fatigues for highways after one term. Instead, his service—and life—ended abruptly in a firefight. But death wasn't the end. It was a detour to Gaiathorne, a world operating under different rules. And somehow, impossibly, waiting for him was Betsy—the very truck he always dreamed of, now terrifyingly real, sentient, and transformed into a monster-crushing Anchor, his key to power in this new reality, complete with a flirty AI hologram. Gaiathorne is a world bleeding Primordials—grotesque horrors clawing their way through reality Fractures. While others struggle, Ryder finds his military instincts mesh perfectly with Betsy's raw power, guided by a System that helps him upgrade his companion into an unstoppable force and a mobile fortress. Finally free from the constraints of his old life and armed with incredible power, Ryder sees his chance. This isn't just about survival; it's about finally being the one calling the shots. He'll become the strongest Hunter, not just for glory, but for the absolute freedom to build his own life, make his own choices, and ensure no one—no noble, no military command, no ancient conspiracy—can ever dictate his path again. As he crushes monsters and climbs the ranks, Ryder discovers that Gaiathorne holds dangerous secrets and unseen forces pulling the strings behind the chaos. He's drawn into conflicts that challenge his quest for freedom, forcing him to use his growing power not just to secure his own future, but to confront the threats looming over his new world. Notes & Disclaimers: Features a sentient truck companion (waifu energy strong, but not the only love interest!) vs. eldritch horror, system/streamer elements that are part of the lore, creative roadkill, and escalating stakes. No Yaoi/Yuri/NTR/Harem - but expect a female love interest Soon after the first arc! Tags: Isekai, Action-Comedy, System, Unique Companion, Monster Hunting, OP (Truck), Cults, Eldritch Horrors, World Building, Grand Scale.

"Chaos is at its peak of ascension, and existence as we know it, is fated to descend." Valtor, a young orphan, holds the fate of existence in his hands. After a tragic event leads him to the Divine Academy, and, now under the supervision of a High-ranked Grandmaster Guardian, he must train in secret with a Divine Blob, keep a low profile under the lowest Rank E, and master the darkness within him before it’s too late. Although, amidst this, The Four Monarchs are waiting. The return of Chaos isn’t just inevitable—it’s necessary for the prophesied Annihilation. The Finality. Chaos cannot rise without them, and they cannot awaken this darkness without him. Valtor, the last Monarch, the key to everything. Whether he wants it or not, the choice is no longer his to make.

Once a land of despair, the kingdom of Pompeii was granted divine salvation—only to squander it in greed. Blessed with abundance, its people fell into corruption, and the gods, in their wrath, cast a terrible curse. From that day forth, war became Pompeii’s lifeblood, and every child was born with sacred markings, fated to become a weapon of destruction. Now, hidden from the world yet thriving in secrecy, Pompeii has drawn the attention of foreign powers. The kingdom of Rir, seeking its long-lost secrets, sends Alan—an elite spy—to infiltrate its war-torn streets. But what begins as reconnaissance soon turns into something far more dangerous. The city is not just cursed by the gods—it is bound by forces beyond mortal understanding, its fate woven into bloodshed and divine retribution. What lies within the towering Relic Castle? What horrors await those who defy the will of the gods? In a land where power is both a gift and a sentence, Alan must uncover the truth behind Pompeii’s past—before its curse consumes him.

Luther, orphaned at birth, grew up in poor conditions in the small village of Omir, when suddenly he got himself in a relation with his abusive foster father. Everyday since then he spent in turmoil and hurt. The constant torture turned him into a mold of the confident and happy boy that he used to be. Having had enough of the constant abuse and rage of his foster father, he made up a plan to run away from the torment that he had grown among in. Thus, a night before he eighteenth birthday, he escaped from the village that he knew as his life. Now he finds himself within a wild world where fate seems to reign eyes closed and people can never be predicted.

[Inspired by Iron-Man of Marvel] In a fractured city powered by innovation and ruled by shadowy tech syndicates, Shane Warne was once a rising star in the world of engineering, a prodigy inspired by the legends of old (Tony Stark), dreaming of changing the world. But ambition turned to ashes when his prototype for a self-sustaining exosuit exploded during testing, leaving him physically shattered and spiritually wandering. Rebuilt with cybernetic technology that blurs the line between man and machine, Shane emerges as Spectra Nova, a reluctant hero with devastating shockwave powers and a blast cannon formed from his failed dreams. Haunted by the accident and tormented by the possibility that it wasn’t an accident at all, Shane becomes entangled in a war between rogue A.I. factions, biotech corporations, and a rising underground resistance. As he uncovers the truth behind the experiment that turned him into a weapon, Shane must decide: will he remain a tool created by others, or rise as a soul reborn in iron?

Ren Yama never believed in soulmates—until he met Serin Aika through a text meant for someone else. What started as a simple misunderstanding bloomed into the most beautiful love he had ever known. She was like spring — quiet, gentle, and full of hidden colors. He was the night sky — chaotic, full of stories he never told. Together, they became each other’s peace in a world too loud. But love doesn't always win against fate. When family, silence, and distance begin to rip them apart, Ren finds himself clinging to memories, to moments, and to the girl who taught him how to love... and how to let go. This is not just a love story. It’s the story of two hearts that met at the wrong time… but loved each other right. ---

A Filipino high student from Leyte, named Basilio Valencia died in a landslide but was reincarnated into another world, which is a partial modern and fantasy world with some modern technology. But thanks to an ability called Tech, he still has his phone, journal, and laptop, as well as some pens and journaling equipment. Thus, he can still listen to his favorite songs and watch his favorite shows, anime, and movies from his previous life through his gadgets. Seeing his creature comforts being reincarnated with him, Basilio thought that he would recontinue his partially changed way of life, but his luck ran out when he almost died in a hostile army known as the Vamzom (Vampire-Zombie) Army. That army, which a Demon Sorcerer cursed and transformed to be blood-thirsty creatures that are more like a hybrid of both vampires and zombies, was killing humans and other races that had blood with combat helicopters, pistols, and swords for their blood. But then, the army regained their humanity partially when they realized what they had done to him and the other humans and races. So, they regretted their actions and worked hard to save him. But, while Basilio was in a coma, their leader, Ruslan Makesa, driven by guilt, took his own life by stabbing himself with his Blood Sword, before placing his powers as a Vamzom in a box; he intended to pass that and his leadership to the Basilio once he survive and wake up from his coma. And so, after Basilio had survived and woken up from his 2-month-long coma, the army apologized to Basilio and asked him to lead them, promising to be good to all races. Basilio was shocked but he forgave them, taking Ruslan's leadership with his own morals and ideals. So, after that, Basilio built a country with the Vamzom race that is civilized and friendly with his cultural traits and morals as a Filipino in his previous life, as well as modeling the new nation, known as the Ruslav Nation, after the Philippine republic. But Basilio discovered that there is a race called Otherworlders, which he was a part of, and took this as an opportunity to make alliances with them. But will Basilio adapt to this new life in a strange world? Warning: The photo used for the book cover is NOT mine! Credits go to the original owner!

Heroes are divine beings that are not only powerful themselves, but able to augment the troops they lead with greater power. "Heroic Genesis", a world-class online game developed by the United States, China, the European Union, Russia, India, Japan, and South Korea combines fantasy, adventure, war, trade, territory construction, navigation, sports, and leisure. Every gamer in the world is fanatical about it, and the top gamers in various countries shine on the stage of the national wars. Dafei, a former internet addiction treatment expert, sees the infinite business opportunities available in Hero Genesis after quitting gaming for many years and joins the game with the aim of becoming a professional player. The whole world is filled with positive energy because of him.

Ji Cha's classic novel 'Chaotic World Book' has now officially published on WebNovel！ About its Copyright: The copyright of 'Chaotic World Book' fully belongs to qidian.com. At the same time, being the international branch of qidian.com, WebNovel has the official authority and consent to publish the English translated version of 'Chaotic World Book'. --------------------------------- With a sword in hand and wine in tow, he roams the martial world; her slender waist is light as a feather in his palm. The young man strides forward with a long blade slung over his shoulder and a flask at his side, yet the world of martial arts he seeks remains elusive. As the chaotic world book turns a new page, decades of relentless nights in the martial world pass by. Suddenly, he looks back and finds he has already shattered the mortal realm.

In this world, mystery and the supernatural never depart. Those who, with bodies honed through thousands of trials and indomitable wills, break the chains of life and pursue human limits in modern cities, are known as martial artists. Under neon lights, swords clash. At the tops of towering buildings, friendships are made through fists. Among mountains and peaks, heroes discuss their ways. Here, martial artists who have broken the "seven physical limits" carve their godlike names under the heavens, stunning both the ancient and modern worlds and making the stars shine brighter! Here, the once-in-a-decade "World Martial Arts Tournament" broadcast is the highest rated program globally, where martial artists fight for their nation and themselves! Here, martial artists, with their mortal flesh, combat dark spirits and mythical beasts in life and death battles to protect their homeland's civilization. Here, every true martial artist unswervingly believes: "The martial way is boundless; my body is unfettered!"

Sun Wukong awoke to the Advice System at Magic Square Mountain, connecting his consciousness to Zhihu. As long as he took suggestions from netizens, he could obtain various rewards. At first, all he sought was immortality, but once a bunch of savvy netizens started offering a myriad of suggestions, his future began to warp. "I'm Sun Wukong, been at Magic Square Mountain for seven years, and the ancestral master still won't teach me the path to immortality—what should I do?" "I’m Qin Shi Huang himself. Hurry up and wire me some money." "Thanks for the invite; I'm in the States, just got off the plane. I suggest you definitely learn all the Heavenly Guards and Earthly Fiends!"

The emperor had fallen, the Buddha had perished. The people had hoped he would save the world. Yet they forgot that he was the greatest demon of this world. The new book "This Martial Artist Is Too Fierce" has been released, and you are welcome to add it to your collection and read it.

Read Pokemon: Hundredfold power surge, Qin Yun travels to a world where reality and Pokémon merge, and Pokémon merges into people’s lives. Here, the powerful Trainer forms an army alone, who can be the enemy of the country, and dominate all living beings. The rich and powerful hold most of the resources, and the commoners can only pay high fees to pick ordinary Pokémon. Fortunately, the protagonist accidentally awakened the billion-fold increase system, and the Pokémon and resources can be increased by billions of times

Travel to One Piece and get a package system that can get unlimited packs, unlimited upgrades, unlimited anti-heaven skills! ‘Ding! Congratulations to the host for opening the [Daily Pack] and obtaining: Navy Six Skill Book! ’ ‘Ding! Congratulations to the host for opening the [Weekly Package] and obtaining: Armed Color Domineering Training Method! ’ ‘Ding! Congratulations to the host for opening the [Monthly Gift Pack] and obtaining: one Natural Devil Fruit! ’ ‘Ding! Congratulations to the host for opening the [Annual Gift Pack] and obtaining…’

Luo Feng, accompanied by the Sector Beast Morosa, had passed through reincarnation and arrived at the Land of Origin....

Kael Lughson, a modern-day college student and martial arts prodigy, never expected his museum visit to turn into a one-way ticket to a war-torn, mythical Ireland. Thrust into the realm of Ériu, Kael is imbued with the divine power of Lugh, the Many-Skilled God, and wields the legendary Gáe Bolg—a spear that never misses and curses its foes with thorny doom. Marked by prophecy as the spear-bearer destined to unify or destroy the land, Kael must navigate a world of gods, monsters, and ancient clans, all while battling the Fomorians, a race of monstrous invaders led by the sinister Balor. But Kael isn’t alone. Guided by Morrígan, the seductive war goddess, and trained by Scáthach, the stoic warrior-queen, he attracts a growing harem of mythical heroines—each with their own powers, pasts, and affections. From the wise Sidhe queen Ériu to the fiery archer Gráinne, Kael’s charm and strength draw them into his quest, forging bonds of love and loyalty amidst the chaos of war. Yet, as his power grows, so does the risk of the Ríastrad, a berserk state that could consume him.

Synopsis: Imagine you're chilling at home, and someone online offers you a new life. What would you do? John half-seriously accepted this offer (or not). Now, he finds himself in the body of a character he particularly liked. Author's Note: This is a harem, and no, the protagonist doesn't have health problems like the real Johan. Quick note: The PTJ or any other webtoon that will appear in this fanfiction doesn't belong to me, same goes for the cover of this fanfic

In the ravaged world of Lumin, Earth-born Neil Frostwood finds himself reborn into a post-apocalyptic existence. A mysterious artifact grants him extraordinary Minecraft-abilities, allowing him to dismantle reality into blocky resources and construct items within a mental inventory. This is the tale of Neil's journey as he navigates this fantasy realm, utilizing his unique powers to explore the unknown and establish a sanctuary for his family . Perhaps, in mastering his artifact, he may even hold the key to Lumin's salvation. Author's Note: Welcome to my first storytelling! Join Neil's adventure as he uncovers the potential of his Minecraft-like abilities in the post-apocalyptic fantasy world of Lumin. Your support and any feedback regarding inconsistencies or errors within the chapters are greatly appreciated as I learn and develop this narrative. Thank you for embarking on this journey with me. this novel is written with the help of AI .