hardships

This is a fantasy story that avoids almost all cliches and has Antihero MC with a dark world setting. - - - Volume 1: 28 years old man James Carter dies from overwork and is reborn into a new world filled with fantasy and magic while retaining the memories of his past life. James, now Jake, who always wished to escape his dull and miserable life, has been given a chance to turn over a new leaf and start from scratch in a new world. Follow this journey of Jake Hill, will he be able to live the life he always dreamt of? — — Content Warning: This novel contains many dark and R-18 elements, like human trafficking, slavery, gore, torture, psychological trauma, and many uncomfortable concepts, readers' discretion is advised. — — A/N: This is not a romance story; MC is not a goody-two-shoes, nor he is chaotic evil. The story is a seinen type where the world doesn't revolve around MC; politics is heavy in this story; This story doesn't contain fan-service nor this is a wish-fulfillment. MC will be OP but not the strongest.

Sidereae is a senior high school student who became a 'Dreamer' after meeting a mysterious man named Oneiroi. It was after his father's funeral when he met Oneiroi, who mysteriously appeared in his room. He was responsible for convincing her to become a 'dreamer', someone who can travel into different worlds in a form of dreams while experiencing different lives. Oneiroi convinced her to become one and find the truth about her father's mysterious death. Sid who's desperate in escaping reality because of her father's death agreed after hearing Oneiroi's honey-like words and is determined to find the truth about her father's death. However, becoming a dreamer has a consequence and that is, the more she dreams the more she loses herself, making her to forgot her goal and move further from reality. Mathieu who noticed the changes in his childhood friend Sid began to observe her more closely and tried to not leave her alone. For he's the one keeping her from getting swept away from reality. Will Mathieu succeed in keeping her and help her to regain her sense of reality? Or will Sid be able to fight the current of her fantasy, and lose herself into oblivion?

Paul Leonard never had life easy for him. His in-laws treated him like a mere peasant and forced him out of his marriage. His wife couldn't bear the sight of him and ridiculed him without mercy. His in-laws could seize the air he breathed if the chance came to them and they decided to frame him for a Ponzi scheme that ultimately saw him sent to prison. Just when Paul started thinking about how prison life was going to look like for him, there was a swift rescue, prompting the start of a turnaround for Paul. Revenge became the name of the game but how far would the burning fire inside of him quench his enemies? How much further can this new zeal take him as he battles personal and ancestral enemies on his way to the top?

Welbeck was the epitome of an eligible son-in-law. He was successful in his career, financially stable, kind-hearted, and always put his family first. He had been with his girlfriend, Keira, for three years and was ready to take the next step in their relationship. Keira's parents had high expectations for their daughter's future husband and were initially skeptical of Welbeck. However, he slowly won them over with his respectful manners, genuine interest in their family traditions, and admiration for their daughter. Welbeck also went out of his way to bond with Keira's younger brother, who had initially been hesitant about his older sister's new boyfriend. Welbeck was a successful entrepreneur who started his own business and had a great reputation in his industry. However, he never let his work consume him, always made time for Keira, and was supportive of her career aspirations. Additionally, Welbeck had a strong sense of family values, which was essential to Keira's parents. He not only took the time to get to know her family but also made an effort to connect them with his own family. Keira's parents were impressed by Welbeck's ability to balance his professional life with his commitment to his family. What set Welbeck apart from other potential son-in-laws was his genuine love and care for Keira. He was attentive to her needs, made her laugh, and always put her first. Keira's parents saw that Welbeck was more than just a good match, but the perfect partner for their daughter. In the end, Welbeck proposed to Keira in a grand gesture that embodied all of the qualities they valued. Keira's family was thrilled to have him as their future son-in-law, and they knew that Welbeck would continue to make Keira happy for years to come.

Gu–Wong Santoshi , a man with ups and down in his life finally meets his end during a Kaiju invasion. Before death, he's saved by Archangel Yukito who offers him and Uji Jagori a condition that can't be resisted. Accepting his terms and conditions, Gu–Wong and Uji Jagori awakens in the new body designed by Lord Yukito to exterminate the Kaijus infesting the universe. The duo uses their new found body and abilities to fight of the Kaiju terrorizing the all of Japan and restore what was once lost. Just when they think they are done, a new breed of evolved Kaiju are forged by an evil magician with the plan to conquer worlds with them. Gu–Wong and Uji Jagori must face the odds in stopping this newly evolved monsters while trying to preserve their personal life's and goals. As they battle through the hordes of Kaijus they meet new foes and allies and they discovers amazing new powers of their own.

Born in an abusive home, Steven Gold hated his Mafia Dad. He hated the wealth it brought and the sleepless nights it caused. He hated the man’s bloodshed, his cruelty, his abusive tendencies and his crying mother. He hated being born in a world of wealth. He hated being seen as his father’s disgraceful legacy; a weakling who could barely survive on his own. Now Steven will explore the world he hates to prove a point to his father. To prove he could be a better mafia and not hurt people. But with the journey comes painful discoveries, unexpected twists, an evil entanglement and deadly decisions which leads to more destruction. His father’s blood still runs in his veins and if Steven isn’t careful, he might end up being the mirror of his father.

What is fate? Is it something that was destined to happen? Can it be changed? No. If it can be changed, it would't be known as fate, isn't it? They say that fate can be control in our hands. Then, is it possible to take everything in total control in my hands?, I wondered. No, whatever the results is, I'm sure this was fated to happen under my control. This world... will surely go along with my favor. ................ "PLEASE!!! I BEG OF YOU!!! Join the Imperial Knights Academy as a special student or else I will be fired!!!" With such a line thrown to him, the 16-year-old human, Lucifer Nightwalker von Nightmare, an orphan who was stranded on an island with his little sister and magical pet-- was forced to compromise and attend the famous Imperial Knights Academy as a special student. While spending 3 years in the academy, he would meet his fated ones. After he graduates, he would then become an adventurer to explore the world, unlocking the secrets behind. This, will be the starting of his journey. In a world of sci-fi and fantasy. Humans, beast-kins, dragons, vampires, elves, fairies, spirits, dyrads, archangels, demons, dwarves, magical beasts, and much more, co-exist. Which later then, he would become a king-- leading everyone to challenge against the Celestial Gods. However, that was the boy's fate. ...................................... Everything begins with that fateful meeting six years ago. His fateful meeting with the principal of The Imperial Knights Academy. Yet, it wasn't even the beginning of fate. .....................................

After the death of his father and the pathetic health impediment of his mother, Mark Austin is faced with the harsh certitudes that come with the obligations of manhood. His journey into the hourly-burly of hustling began after he was forced to sell the only home his father left behind to foot the bill of his mum at the hospital. He began working as a Chef in one of the topmost restaurants in Chicago. Regardless, while being paid peanuts he was shamefully treated, belittled, and abhorred. As a result of his adaptation to the life of luxury that he enjoyed when his father was still alive, the ill-treatment and discomfiture he received from those who came to eat at the restaurant came as a poultice on his face and this made the transition from his once naive personality to one backhanded and tough-skinned rapid. He now hated everyone in the whole world! Soon enough he was smiled upon by providence as he became the only dernier resort to the whereabouts of the wife of the wealthiest billionaire’s in Chicago after she was abducted by armed men What will be his rejoinder when he stands face to face with the same anonymous individuals who exterminated his dad? Will he feel elated when he is reimbursed for all his exertion and toils when he was offered as his wife the billionaire's daughter and half of the cities in Chicago? A new lease of life you might diagnose!

"What you do to others will come back to you." That's what happened at a famous university, where all the students turned into zombies. The fault of one is the sin of all. Revenge turns into a great tragedy that everyone did not expect. How can a mistake be corrected when it is too late? Who is to blame, and who is to be punished if everyone keeps their mouths shut? : A university where young people hope to fulfill their dreams suddenly turns into a prison of monsters. How can you escape if you are surrounded by zombies? And how can you survive if those outside have no intention of saving you?

All Eddie wanted to do, was go through the heist, and get the job done. He could get a good cut of the money, quit his construction job, and go move to wherever he wanted with his grandmother and annoying cousin. Well, plans didn't go like they were supposed to. In fact, it went so bad, that Eddie was almost killed in cement. If not for his crazy, and abnormal co-worker, Terry Case. Now in a different state, with a fresh new start, Eddie is trying to make up for his cowardice, by joining an underground fight ring. It's on one night though that everything changes; a stranger appears in the back of his car, changing Eddie's life forever.