Bound by Ash and Love

"He who laughs beneath thunder shall split the heavens with his sword." Jiang Yunfan is a fool. Or so they say. Born with a sealed dantian, mocked by mortals and cultivators alike, and more interested in playing a cracked zither than cultivating, Yunfan’s life seemed destined for mediocrity. But when a violent tribulation lightning bolt strikes him during a storm and he survives, laughing, the heavens take notice. Hidden beneath his jokes, womanizing, and shameless swagger is a terrifying truth: Yunfan has awakened a long-lost soul trait, one that resonates with the storms of the Immortal Realm itself. Armed with the bizarre and unpredictable World-Breaking Heavenlaugh Sword Art, a broken sword, a thunder-zither that sings with killing intent, and a laugh that unsettles even Nascent Soul cultivators, Yunfan joins the decaying Heaven-Splitting Thunder Sect and turns it upside down. What follows is a chaotic rise through the cultivation world, where Yunfan: Outsmarts geniuses and humiliates proud young masters, Crafts formations from inscriptions and poisons enemies with music. Flirts with sword fairies, battles demon beasts, and unearths ancient ruins. Plays zither melodies that cut like blades, And defeats enemies far beyond his cultivation stage with raw lightning, wit, and scoundrel charm. But beneath the jokes lies a man walking a dangerous Dao, one that may either shatter the heavens… or be shattered by them. In a world ruled by silence, swords, and solemn cultivation, one man dares to laugh. The question is, can the heavens laugh with him, or will they burn him down?

After a year of relentless effort, Alex becomes the first to conquer a tutorial quest deemed impossible by the entire playerbase of Endless Leveling Online. But instead of loot or leaderboard fame, he earns something far stranger—an invitation from the God of Games. His prize? A one-way trip to Arcana, a living, breathing world where stories shape reality—and a chance to become the Protagonist of his own story. In a land of endless possibilities and ever-shifting destinies, Alex would try to bend the rules, rewrite fates, and forge his own legend. But being the Protagonist means more than glory. It carries a heavy responsibility. As secrets unravel and alliances are tested, Alex must decide whom he must protect, and save before the world collapses under the weight of its own story.

I was supposed to reincarnate as a hero, a king, a chosen one— not a System strapped to a clueless high schooler! One moment, I was an ordinary soul, munching snacks and dodging real-world responsibilities. The next, I wake up in the body of a System — trapped inside a hyper-advanced civilization where teenagers must build entire worlds just to graduate high school and ascend to demigods, fight for resources to become gods. Create a world, they said. Now I’m stuck babysitting a confused Host who thinks "creating a planet" means planting a tree! Our mission? Craft a complete, living cosmos — complete with physics, magic, history, and civilizations — before the Final Evaluation. If he fails, he will be reduced to a slave to , and I’ll never get my proper second life! Armed with a handful of unstable abilities: [Scan] (for identifying anything... probably), [Create] (pray it doesn't explode), [Storage] (because hoarding is survival), [Transfer] (good luck aiming it), [Anchor] (our only lifeline!) — I must guide this kid to godhood from behind the scenes. But this universe isn't kind. Rival students weaponize black holes. Bored gods throw galaxies around like dodgeballs. Meanwhile, our Host — bless his soul — just accidentally flooded his starter world... with sentient broccoli. This is not how I imagined my glorious second life!

"A man stumbled into the apocalypse on the path of life." Zombie: Roar! Lam Pham: "We're all neighbors here, no need to be so aggressive." Lam Pham: "I still need to go grocery shopping, you know." (He looks at Xiao Qing, now turned into a zombie.) Lam Pham: "Xiao Qing, I just bought a few bottles of water—already scanned and paid." Lam Pham: "Boss, I’d like to collect a bit of my salary, if that’s okay." At Sunshine Residence, Lam Pham quietly lives his life in a residential complex. Countless refugees pour in, packed tight, all seeking shelter. But we— We want to learn from Lam Pham: follow the law, work hard, earn a living, save up for a house and a car. Even in a city overrun by zombies, we strive to be outstanding, law-abiding urban citizens.

In a world on the brink of collapse, where the lines between ally and enemy blur, a group of powerful individuals discovers the unimaginable. As ancient forces stir and dark secrets unravel, the survivors must navigate power struggles, treachery, and their own inner demons. With the world hurtling toward chaos, uncertain alliances will be tested, and sacrifices inevitable. Amid the destruction, each person must decide: will they fight for redemption, or will the desire for power destroy them all? What emerges from the shadows will change everything—forever.

A bitter girl, Sabine, has been told of her past which involved the killing of her real mother by Anthemon's parents. An oblivious Anthemon unconsciously builds a life threatening relationship between herself and Sabine. Magnus, a guy who had feelings for Anthemon was dealing with his own problems with a bully by name, Henry whose parents demanded nothing but perfection from him. A problem arises when Henry makes known to the whole class Magnus' love for Anthemon. In the shadows, Margot meets a mysterious man who shows interest in Sabine. This man, unbeknownst to them, is a really dangerous one. Will Magnus be able to do something about Anthemon's possible death? Would he have his heartbroken after Henry's little confession? Would this mysterious man pose a threat to Sabine? Would Sabine's gory past open a doorway to future problems? Read to find out.

In a world fractured by dimensional rifts, humanity clings to survival within massive walled zones known as Citadels. Beyond these walls lurk the Nytherians—creatures born from the chaos of colliding realities. To combat them, people awaken mysterious abilities through a system known as the Codex, a power that grows from memory, emotion, and experience. Eran Veyl is just a quiet teen who spends his time exploring a hidden simulation series called Simulacrum. No one else knows about it, and he’s watched every scenario to the very end. But when the final simulation ends, something impossible happens—the world around him begins to change, mirroring what he saw in the Simulacrum. Now, as the only person who knows what’s coming, Eran must navigate a collapsing reality, uncover the secrets of the Codex, and outwit the mysterious entity known as The Warden—all while hiding the truth about his own forbidden power: Codex Zero, a system that doesn’t obey the rules of fate.

I died. Like an idiot. Why an idiot, why you may ask? Because only a complete dumbass wouldn’t remember how they died. One second, I’m vibing to my favorite Avicii album, noodles in hand, and the next—boom. I’m in a tatami-floored Japanese room with a bombshell maid-secretary hybrid smiling at me like I ordered the afterlife deluxe package. No truck. No dramatic monologue. Just me going Blank...like when you nut too many times and the light started going out in your eyes. Anyway, the idiot part isn’t the point. The point is—I got Isekai’d. Yeah, yeah, I know. “That only happens in fiction, bro.” Well guess what? Fiction called, and it wants its chaos back. I landed in a kind of batshit world, not warhammer batshit...but still batshit bathsit, where cursed spirits eat people, aliens abduct teenagers to take their dicks, and everyone’s casually throwing hands like they’re in a Dragon Ball audition. Let me give you the quick breakdown: A blindfolded menace with god complex energy. A smug emo with hands in pockets. Thick thighs saves lives with sexy glasses. Miss please groom me. Also there was a guy with eyebags darker than my future who’s... suspiciously into little girls. I mean bruh control... Honestly? I thought this was hell—until I met the hotties. Still, I would’ve rage-quit day one if I didn’t get a System. Yup. Cheat powers, flashy interface, occasional sarcasm. Anyway, let's get to point, wait what was the point exactly? I don’t even know why I’m saying all this. It’s not like anyone’s listening. Or maybe... some fourth-dimensional gods is watching me. Maybe they threw me a stone if they like m— [Error][Error][Error] Fourth Wall Breach Detected Protagonist has crashed. Rebooting main character…

"THE COIN THAT REWROTE DESTINY" On the eve of his 16th birthday, Ethan Sol’s father presses a golden coin into his palm with trembling hands. "When you’re lost, flip it—and follow where it leads." The next morning, his father vanishes in the Bermuda Triangle, leaving only coordinates pulsing in Ethan’s mind. He flips the coin. The moment it spins, a violet whirlpool tears open, swallowing him whole—and spits him out inches from Kafka’s boots as she implants the Stellaron into Stelle. When she reaches for the fallen coin, it cracks with the sound of breaking fate, burning her fingers black. "Elio warned me," she whispers. "Gold hair means the first script is scraped."