Post-Apocalyptic hoarding: cracking sunflower seeds and drinking cola

Eric Brown never believed in second chances. Sixteen years of hardship taught him one truth, the world is cruel, and the weak don’t get to dream. So when death came, he didn’t beg for riches or power. He only wished for one thing, A better life. He gets it. Reborn into the world of Pokémon, a place he once saw as bright, exciting… perfect.But Eric doesn’t see the world the way others do. Where people see friendship, he sees betrayal. Where others see adventure, he sees danger. Where others trust… he prepares to survive. Haunted by the life he left behind, Eric is convinced of one thing: Only the strong get to live peacefully. Determined not to lose everything again, he begins a relentless pursuit of strength, pushing himself, and his Pokémon, further than most would dare. But as he walks this path, a question slowly begins to surface, Is this world truly as cruel as he believes… or is he the one unable to let go of the darkness? In a world full of light, can someone who only knows shadows ever find peace?

Content Notice!!!! This is an alternate-history work featuring reincarnation and supernatural elements. It deals extensively with geopolitics, warfare, religion, ethnicity, imperial power, and morally complex decisions. The narrative portrays real-world inspired historical tensions and uncomfortable subjects without simplification. It is intended for mature readers interested in political strategy, historical speculation, and philosophical conflict. Not recommended for those seeking light entertainment. Although at the beginning there will be comedy, and even slight Romance. And there will be Family Building. --- Reborn as the Iron Prince In his first life, Zhang Ge was no hero. A former child performer turned engineer and logistics analyst, he understood war not as glory—but as systems, supply chains, and men dying because someone miscalculated fuel. Then he died. When he opens his eyes again, he is no longer in the 21st century. He awakens in imperial Germany — inside the body of Prince Oskar of Prussia, fifth son of Kaiser Wilhelm II. The year is 1904. Europe stands balanced on a knife’s edge. The Great War is ten years away. And this time… he remembers everything. Armed with knowledge of future catastrophes — trench warfare, naval blockades, industrial slaughter — Oskar refuses to become another ornamental royal. Instead, he begins reshaping the empire from within: Modernizing industry before rivals awaken. Reforming logistics before generals understand their weakness. Building dreadnoughts that rival Britain’s fleet. Forging elite forces that fight with tomorrow’s doctrine. Investing in technology decades ahead of its time. But power attracts enemies. Within the palace, jealous princes whisper. Within the army, old men resist reform. Across Europe, empires grow uneasy at Germany’s sudden acceleration. And in the shadows, forces that do not fly flags begin to move. Oskar does not dream of conquest. He dreams of survival. Yet the stronger he makes Germany, the closer the world drifts toward the very war he is trying to prevent. Can one reincarnated strategist alter the course of history — or will he simply forge a stronger empire for an even greater storm? --- Disclaimer This work is a speculative alternate-history fiction in which a modern man is reborn as Prince Oskar of Prussia and attempts to reshape early 20th-century Europe. While inspired by real historical figures and events, all characterizations, timelines, and outcomes are fictional and should not be interpreted as accurate representations of historical reality.

In a distant past, the seven Ancestral Beasts clashed, and the blood they spilled rained onto the entire plane, infecting humans and animals alike, making them part of their powerful bloodlines. As a small village’s hunter, Liam was unaware of the consequences of that legendary battle. His sole goal was to become a cultivator to gain the strength and resources he needed to avenge his family. Yet, when Liam’s Ancestral Bloodline awakened, he uncovered a connection between his family’s killers and the Dragon King, a connection that could expand his revenge to the entire Kingdom. -------------------- Discord link: https://discord.gg/mefzf3aQJ8 Instagram: eocnovels X: @EoCNovels Cover artist: https://digitalrowye.com

Twenty-two years after transmigrating, Su Ming had already confirmed this was a peaceful, everyday timeline—one with no Honkai at all. And he had long since become a winner in life: he’d married a rich, beautiful woman and was preparing to step into the role of CEO at ME Corporation, ready to reach the very peak of success. True, his wife’s white-haired, blue-eyed best friend—and another close friend with silver hair and gray eyes—both seemed to harbor certain feelings for him. But as a devoted, faithful man, Su Ming would never even consider being unfaithful. [Ding—] [Conditions met. “Degenerate Romance System” has been loaded. Please use whatever shameless methods you like to攻略 the heroine!] Sigh. Life was already pretty great as it was… but with a system, the possibilities were limitless. [Ding—] [Conditions met. “Classic Heroine Route System” has been loaded. Please use righteous, straightforward methods to win over the heroine!] Oh? Two systems? Interesting. Looks like I’ll have to let Mei down after all. Let me see what this is about! Wait—what the hell? There are dungeons too?! Don’t tell me this “romance system” is literally about clearing dungeon instances?! Damn it, what kind of rotten system is this? Hold on—are you kidding me?! Why is there Honkai energy resistance listed among the rewards?! Don’t tell me Honkai is about to happen?! This system is going to ruin me! No, please—give me back my relaxed, easygoing slice-of-life days!

Travel to the world of One Piece. Weiss discovers that he has the ability to travel to other worlds. You can travel back and forth between the worlds of One Piece and Fairy Tail, picking up treasure chests to increase your strength. Join now and start binge-reading today! patreon.com/NovelsWorld

Uchiha Fugaku tried loyalty. They called him a traitor. Uchiha Shisui tried sacrifice. They stole his eyes. Uchiha Itachi tried obedience. They made him a murderer. Uchiha Ren tried none of these things. And that makes him the most dangerous person in Konoha. What would you do if you knew your entire family would be murdered in ten years? Would you run? Would you beg? Would you fight? Uchiha Ren did something worse. He planned.

Hrafn is a young man shaped by loss and hard work living an ordinary life until he is touched by the miracle, now burdened with duties he never wanted and honors he never needed. Torn from his former life, he begins to walk roads where death is routine, faith is law, and power comes at a terrible price. Around him the old tales gain weight, corruption moves in the darkness, and signs begin to emerge that something worse is awakening. Between walls and creatures born of the impossible, Hrafn and those at his side will have to face not only the terrors of the night, but also the secrets, ambitions, and truths that uphold the very world they live in to survive.

Alex didn’t ask for a second life. But he’s definitely not complaining. In a world where women outnumber men, and loneliness is far more common than love, he finds himself surrounded by attention and affection he never had before. Warm smiles. Lingering touches. Quiet moments that slowly turn into something more. A slow life. A comfortable life. The kind of life Alex once dreamed of back on Earth. One where bonds grow naturally…and nothing is rushed. At least, that’s how it starts. Because beneath the soft moments and growing connections, something in this world feels… off. And the deeper he gets involved... The harder it becomes to walk away. After all… The goddess who brought him here didn’t do it out of kindness. She had a reason. And it’s not one she’s willing to tell him. ------------------->-

There is no such thing as saving Azeroth alone; only by being surrounded by women can one enjoy themselves. Dragons, high elves, night elves, female trolls, female orcs, and female draenei, no female will be overlooked... The beast's pure pursuit of love. (This is a World of Warcraft fanfic with R18 scenes) (All characters are fictional and in no way represent anyone in reality) This is a translation for "A Beast in World of Warcraft". Ive seen other people post translations but they all are kinda bad so wanted to do my own. I translated it for my own reading but figured id post it for others who might also want to read it. This is AI Translated, I just touch it up here and there, mainly trying to put the right names and genders as the translators have a tough time with them

Aboard the luxury spaceship, Omegas are forbidden. Rebellious Omega Lirien is caught by the ship’s ruthless Alpha captain, Vael Korren. One breath of Lirien’s sweet scent shatters Vael’s iron control. What begins as interrogation turns into forbidden zero-gravity touches, risky public encounters, and burning heat that neither can resist. As Lirien’s suppressants fail and his body begs to be claimed, the defiant Omega slowly learns to submit… and to plead for the Alpha’s knot. “I know,” Lirien said, voice shaking. “We just met… and part of me is scared. But the heat… it’s so strong. All I can think about is how empty I feel. I just want… I need something inside me. Please.” Will Vael ruin him? Or will their dangerous secret set the stars on fire? 18+ Omegaverse • Explicit knotting • Heat/rut • Possessive Alpha • Begging Omega • Zero-gravity spice • Public risk.