Progressing Stories

Alric saved his brother's life at the young age of seven, but in the process, he burned out his core. Unable to cultivate, and with stunted growth, Alric still enjoyed a good life with his family. Until, at the age of 16, his entire village was wiped out by a beast wave. Now an orphan, Alric figured his life was over. But fate had other plans. A vindictive act by a selfish Cultivator sets off a chain of events that gives Alric new hope. Now, with a new goal, a new god, and unexpected friends, Alric begins to find his strength and build the life he'd always wanted. Progression fantasy. Cultivation / litrpg. Weak to strong. The main character is gay.

~A billionaire who hates noise. A rowdy girl who carries storms inside her. An arranged marriage that neither of them wanted... yet can't walk away from~ ALAGAR Adhiyaman - 30, is a silent, controlled Indian billionaire who builds empires without noise or chaos. His world is measured, predictable, untouched by anything that disturbs the calm fortress he lives in. YAUVANI Andal Kannan - 20, is his opposite - rowdy, loud, impulsive, unapologetically alive. A girl with hidden scars, bruised by her own family that never saw her worth. She wants freedom, not marriage. He wants silence, not disruption. But their families bind them in an arranged marriage neither asked for. What they expect is disaster. What they find instead is a fragile, unexpected comfort; and slowly, they begin adjusting, molding themselves around each other. A silent man learning to feel. A chaotic girl learning to be heard. Two wounded souls slowly become each other's safest place. But when Yauvani uncovers a life-changing secret her parents hide about Alagar and Alagar's past also rises to the surface; the fragile bond between them begins to crack. Will their arranged marriage survive the storm of Alagar's past, secrets and her parents' betrayal; or shatter before they can love and heal each other? Will Yauvani fight her inner demons, choose forgiveness and accept Alagar's truth? Or will Alagar let Yauvani go, breaking free from his silent, patterned world? Can love and acceptance really bloom between a man who barely speaks, avoids chaos; and a girl who is chaos? Let's dive into the depths of an arranged marriage bound by fate. ... Tropes: Arranged Marriage Billionaire Romance Opposites Attract x Age Gap Second Chances x Healing Love After Marriage. Possessive Alpha Male x Rowdy FL THIS BOOK IS EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE ON AMAZON KINDLE UNLIMITED Thank you ShineeSunshine ♥️

Belle was an ordinary high school girl until the day she got pulled into another world by a mysterious force. Awakening in a strange, hostile world, she finds herself fused with the ancient, legendary entity - a Cyber Dragon of unfathomable power. This fusion has changed her, warping her body, sharpening her instincts, and granting her abilities beyond human comprehension. Thrown into a deadly forest teeming with monstrous beasts and arcane forces, Belle must fight to survive while uncovering the truth behind her transformation. With her newfound strength, she shatters the limits of what's possible-wielding superhuman speed, devastating elemental magic, and an aura that instills fear in even the deadliest predators. But survival is only the beginning. As she escapes into a world where kingdoms rise and fall, where adventurers battle against the unknown, and where myths whisper of the Colossal Beasts that could bring about the end of everything. Belle realizes she is more than just a lost girl. She is a force of nature. And her awakening is only the first step toward something far greater. A high-stakes fantasy adventure filled with epic battles, mystery, cinematic and the clash of ancient powers. Join Belle as she carves her legend in a world that fears the unknown.

At Eastwatch, peace is not won. It is maintained. When Edgar Umber arrives at the great border keep as its newest butler trainee, he expects hard work and discipline. What he finds instead is a system where perfection is demanded, mistakes ripple through an entire household, and the smallest detail can carry the weight of diplomacy. Under the sharp guidance of Lunette, a maid burdened with more responsibility than her station allows, Edgar begins to learn the rhythm of service. Every movement must be precise. Every task must be invisible. Every need must be met before it is spoken.

What if your second chance at life is a brutal test of survival? For some, death is the end. For others, it's just a transition. Sally was never meant to stay in the void. Driven by a soul that refuses to fade, she finds herself reborn in the broken body of a boy named Arnoth. In the high-stakes world of Venataria, where magic is a weapon and the weak are mere fuel for the powerful, Arnot must navigate a life he didn't ask for. He isn't just a child; he is a soul struggling to understand this new, cruel reality while clutching onto the memories of his past existence. But the path to survival is paved with blood. In a universe where souls are currency and gods are but silent observers, Arnot must master the ether and find his place before the world swallows him whole. How many times must one die to truly learn how to live? What to expect: Dark Fantasy & Progression: A journey of a fragile child growing into a wielder of ancient power. Deep Lore: A unique world-building focused on the mysteries of the soul and ether. Tactical Battles: Survival requires more than just magic-it requires strategy, grit, and hard choices.

For most of his life, he believed that struggle was simply a part of living. Running a small dojo in Kyoto, he spent his days teaching children and a handful of dedicated students the way of the sword, while spending his nights worrying about bills, repairs, and how he would continue to support his family. Life was never easy, but it was honest, and to him, that was enough. Then, on an otherwise ordinary day, the sky opened and the world changed forever. Gates appeared across the globe, and from them came monsters that brought humanity to the brink of extinction. That day would later be known as The Great Calamity, the moment the old world ended and a new one began. Along with the monsters, a mysterious System appeared, granting people between the ages of seventeen and forty-nine the power to fight back against the creatures invading their world. In the chaos of that day, he died. But his death was not the end of the story. Because his wife survived. And his son, who was still too young to receive the System, witnessed everything. One year later, when his son finally received his power, it was not a power meant for survival. It was a power meant for transcendence. This is the story of the boy who would one day be known as the Sword Sovereign, and the long road he walked to reach that title. © 2026 Sonderus. All Rights Reserved.

In a world where fire is the only thing keeping the darkness at bay, nine-year-old Ethan discovers a secret buried beneath the earth that was never meant to be found. After falling into a hidden, ancient library from a forgotten age, Ethan realizes the stone axes of his tribe are no match for the power of lost knowledge. But in a land ruled by savage predators and even more savage men, bringing the past back to life might be the most dangerous thing he's ever done.

He is a stranger among humans. Every day he learns how to live in this strange and unpredictable world-because he has a mission, and failure is not an option. This is a side story from the Taemi universe. If you want to discover the full story of Taemi, the novel is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GFW4RY6K

It's the last week of school, and all Kevin Veyron wants to do is make it to May 18, his birthday and the last day of school. However, strange phenomena begin to flicker within him during his finals week. As he searches for answers, unbeknownst to Kevin, he is already walking down his path as an Elemental. Kevin will soon find out this path he walks down isn't for the weak. It is the way of fate for an Elemental such as himself to struggle to find his way in this coming-of-age action adventure in Saga 1- The Rise.

A man who spent his whole life alone finds himself being reincarnated into a new world. However it's nothing like how he had imagined it. Lost and trapped in a great dark cage in a seemingly useless body how could he possibly survive? Best positions: #1 in progression out of 433 (Top 0%) [24 Dec 2021] #3 in progress out of 1.21k (Top 0.2%) [19 Jul 2021] #8 in new world out of 2.63k (Top 0.3%) [19 Jul 2021] #95 in monsters out of 24.3k (Top 0.4%) [18 Jul 2021]]

MoXuan only wanted a stable life. Instead, he got rivals, missions that escalate too fast, talismans that shouldn't explode indoors, a void that answers back, and Jiang ZhenLei, a swordsman who keeps choosing to stand at his side. The road to immortality is ruthless. Attachments are dangerous. Please mind the formations. And the feelings. The Hollow Monarch is written as a long-form cultivation story. MoXuan and ZhenLei begin as young disciples in the Hidden Profound Sect, but their journey will expand far beyond the mountain where the story starts. Expect: • sect life and inner sect classes • rival disciples and faction politics • cultivation systems and magical techniques • eccentric elders and strange sect traditions • slow-burn romance between MoXuan and ZhenLei • a growing world of clans, sects, and ancient forces This story is meant to unfold over many arcs and hundreds of chapters, allowing the characters, relationships, and world to develop naturally over time. MC: Lian MoXuan ML: Jiang ZhenLei Genre: Xianxia / Cultivation Fantasy / Danmei Story Type: Long-form progression series Romance: Slow-burn relationship between MoXuan and ZhenLei Releases every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

In a world where portals appear without warning and monsters threaten humanity, strength is everything. Hunters are ranked from F to SSS... and once your rank is decided, it can never change. At least, that's what everyone believes. Kiaro, a 15-year-old orphan who lost his parents to a portal, refuses to accept that fate. Determined to become the strongest hunter alive, he steps into the Awakening Hall... only to receive the lowest possible rank. F. Mocked, ignored, and underestimated, Kiaro's dream should have ended there. But something awakens within him. A system. One that allows him to grow stronger without limits. In a world bound by ranks, Kiaro will break every rule... And rise beyond SSS.

Waking up in the world of Naruto, Kyusei thought he had hit the jackpot. Ninja? Chakra? Rasengan? Count him in! But then- He met a cute, sharp-tongued blonde girl... And she claimed to be Minato Namikaze, the Fourth Hokage!? Hold up. What do you mean Minato is now a girl? Before he could even wrap his head around that, fate delivered its next punchline: He was now the male version of Kushina Uzumaki-fiery temper, red hair, and all! ...Yeah. That's right. He got gender-swapped into Naruto's mom, and his destined waifu? She's the tsundere Hokage-to-be with a killer right hook. And just when things couldn't get any weirder- People from other worlds start crashing into his timeline like it's a multiverse free-for-all! Alternate realities, identity chaos, unexpected romance(?), and power struggles await as Kyusei tries to survive, thrive, and maybe... become the Hokage himself?

[System Initialized...] [Class: Warrior-Builder] [Mana Capacity: 0.0] [Strength: 21] [Objective: SURVIVE THE ASH] Arthur didn't want to be a hero. He just wanted to build. When the world's most popular VRMMO becomes his reality, Arthur finds himself with a "Broken" build. In a land haunted by the ghosts of ancient mages, Arthur has Zero Magic. To the rest of the survivors, he's a relic. To the monsters, he's a meal. But they don't see his Character Sheet. They don't see the [Structural Awareness] that lets him find the breaking point of every bone and every stone. Follow Arthur as he: 1. Scavenges the ruins of a dead civilization. ​ 2. Defends his hearth against relentless Wilderness Stalkers. ​ 3. Recruits a ragtag team of survivors to build the ultimate fortress. No flashy spells. No "Chosen One" shortcuts. Just raw strength, grit, and the physics of stone. Welcome to the New World. Grab a hammer. We have work to do.

Reality has depth. Beneath the world humans inhabit lies a series of older existences - vast, alien layers of being that predated the current age and were buried when the world remade itself. These layers are called the Depths, and they are not dead. They breathe slowly, shifting against the underside of the surface world like tectonic plates. When the pressure between layers becomes unbearable, a Fracture erupts.

For this cyborg, power is just an upgrade away. Emmett was used to being caught between college and his engineering internship, but when he gets caught between a powerful hero and an even stronger villain, he becomes collateral damage. Instead of dying, he wakes up a cyborg. Turns out his boss wasn't just an eccentric inventor, and the old man just gave him a shining opportunity to be a hero. Except that's just the beginning, and things are about to get a lot more complicated. His boss has his own agenda. The boss's daughter has her own power armor. His roommate works for an evil corporation. And Emmett is small fry. Just a Class 1 hero. Superheroes aren't just masks-some work for corporations, or for the government and the military, and even as mercenaries in wars. Shadowy cabals pull the strings of hero and villain alike. The city of Belport might be peaceful for now, but most of the world is in turmoil. If Emmett is going to have any chance at making a difference, he needs to get stronger. A lot stronger. How much of his humanity will he hold onto and how much will he trade away? If you're a fan of Cyborg, Winter Soldier, Iron Man, or Batman Beyond, then you don't want to miss this series! What to expect: Superhero Sci-fi Progression Fantasy STUB NOTES: You can find books 1-5 on Amazon: Initialize, Execute, Flux, Delta, and Threads. New chapters will continue to be released here MON, WED, and FRI, each being roughly 1.5-2.3k words. Read up to 30 chapters ahead on Patreon, with goals up to 50 advanced chapters. Stop by the Discord and get release notifications at RealityLocked Worlds.

Fragments of the Lost Gods follows Rune Ashborne, a young man who bonds with one of the weakest relics ever discovered-a fragment called Whiff. In a world where divine fragments grant extraordinary abilities, Whiff seems laughable, giving Rune nothing more than the ability to smell blood and sense faint traces of it. Mocked as "Dog Boy," Rune appears destined to remain insignificant among powerful fragment bearers. But fragments are pieces of shattered Origin Gods, and their true paths are long forgotten. As Rune encounters other relics and fragment bearers, the whisper in his mind grows louder, revealing that Whiff is only one small piece of something ancient and terrifying. Slowly, Rune begins to uncover fragments tied to a god long forgotten. Drawing him into conflicts between relic hunters, rival hosts, and forces determined to stop a forgotten god from rising again.

In a world ruled by order, chaos is a force both feared and forbidden. Yet, for Nero, chaos is the key to ultimate power. Scarred by a tragic past and driven by an insatiable hunger for strength, he will stop at nothing to seize it. He steals, destroys, and kills without hesitation, carving a path of devastation in his relentless pursuit of immortality. With the ancient Polykenas at his command, beings born from chaos itself, Nero has discovered a way to harness the untapped energy of fallen worlds. His empire grows, and his enemies fall before him. But as he edges closer to godhood, the question remains: Will he control the chaos, or will it consume him? In this dark tale of corruption, power, politics, and darkness, not even the gods are spared when everything descends into chaos!

Written with AI assistance. Maro Voss fixes things for a living and has no plans to fix anything else. He works a twelve-hour shift on a fuel depot nobody talks about, sends money to a sister he hasn't seen in years, and keeps his head down. He is nobody in particular. Then a docking alarm goes off in the middle of the night and he makes a choice that takes less than a minute and costs him the next decade of his life. What follows is not a rescue and not a redemption - it is the slow, brutal, occasionally beautiful education of a man who discovers that the thing he was saving for was never the thing he was alive for.

In a quiet village of the Lower World, Ivan lives as a humble doctor, saving lives without asking for anything in return. By his side is Elen, the woman he loves-mysterious, gentle, and hiding a dangerous secret. Their peaceful life ends when a powerful demon appears and nearly kills Ivan. In her despair, Elen awakens a forbidden power feared by both demons and the rulers of the Upper World-the power of the Abyss. To save Ivan's life and prevent greater disasters, she is forced to leave with envoys from the Upper World, disappearing beyond a gate that rejects all humans. Left powerless, Ivan makes a promise that will shape his destiny: he will grow stronger, cross worlds, and reach her again. But as he begins his journey through deadly trials, a terrifying truth emerges-Elen's power was never meant to exist, and if the Abyss fully awakens, it could destroy the balance of all worlds. Now Ivan must become strong enough to challenge fate itself... and save the woman he loves.