The_Envy

Alex Turner, once a hopeful musician with dreams of stardom, now finds himself scrubbing toilets and taking out trash in a small, old motel on the outskirts of town. Life has not been kind to him; his days are filled with monotonous work, and his nights are haunted by the echoes of missed opportunities and forgotten dreams. Twenty years have passed since his high school band days, a time when the future seemed limitless, but Alex's youthful ambition was squandered on fleeting pleasures and distractions. On the night of a local music festival, the vibrant sounds of the event beckon Alex, reminding him of what he once yearned to be. Despite his initial reluctance, a chance encounter with Diana, his high school band's former vocalist, thrusts him into a whirlwind of nostalgia. Suddenly, when he heard the song he and his bandmates had created being sung by Diana, a strange sensation washed over him, and he suddenly lost consciousness. When he came to consciousness again, he had traveled back twenty years, finding himself back in high school. Then, unexpectedly, he gains a mysterious ability that make him able to see the quality of a song and one's performance. It make him able to predict what is good an what is not. The ability and his knowledge provide guidance. His journey towards redemption begins. --- There will be harem in this story but it will be in a little bit early stage. Read this, maybe you'll like it. :)

In the enchanting city of Vinez, where artistry and alchemy intertwine along the glistening canals, dreams are forged and broken. A struggling actor named Aric has always yearned for the spotlight, his heart aching for the applause and admiration he witnesses from the shadows of the Celestial Theater. But insecurity and a series of rejections have kept his dreams just out of reach. One fateful night, Aric's despair leads him to a precarious encounter with death. Plunging into the depths of a moonlit river, he is miraculously saved by a mysterious amulet with a glowing white stone. This second chance comes with a cryptic message: He has been granted an opportunity to change his fate. --- After that, a series of texts and instructions appeared, detailing what he needed to do to improve his skills and charisma—qualities he severely lacked to become an actor in the theater. Armed with the strange power of his white amulet, Aric began transforming from a failed actor into someone who was becoming well-known. He climbed his way up the ladder of the showbiz world in the city of Vinez. However, it turned out that everything wasn’t as simple as it seemed. The amulet contained a power too great for one person to wield alone. But only with this power could Aric achieve the fame and dreams he had always desired. What should he do? Should he ignore the warning and continue to pursue his goal of becoming the best actor, or should he give up the amulet for the greater good? Follow Aric’s journey through the dazzling world of entertainment in the city of Vinez and everything he must endure along the way. ---

In a world shattered by the Great Cataclysm where survival is a daily struggle and the powerful reign supreme, Daniel Thorn stands at the precipice of destiny. Once a down-and-out mercenary scraping by on meager jobs, his life takes a dramatic turn when he integrates with SELENE, the Strategic Engagement and Logistics Enhanced Nanobot Engine. Armed with the cutting-edge AI System, Daniel's journey from a struggling soldier to the most formidable mercenary in this post-apocalyptic world begins. SELENE offers him more than just enhanced reflexes and nanotech healing; it becomes his guide, his strategist, and his edge in a brutal world where strength and cunning are the keys to survival. As Daniel navigates the treacherous ruins of Arkanis City, a place where the wealthy thrive in opulence and the poor fight for scraps, he discovers the true potential of SELENE. The System's HUD provides real-time updates, tactical analyses, and mission objectives, turning every encounter into a calculated opportunity for growth. But the stakes are high, and the enemies are many—from the shadowy Black Market Syndicate to the ruthless Iron Fist Militia, and many more factions that try to take his AI system from him. In this sprawling post-apocalyptic landscape, Daniel will uncover rare and valuable materials mutated by nuclear radiation, engage with powerful factions vying for control, and confront the dark secrets that led to the world's downfall. With SELENE by his side, he will rise through the ranks, mastering new skills and abilities, and forging alliances to become a legend in a land where legends are scarce. Witness the transformation of Daniel Thorn as he evolves from a hardened survivor into a beacon of power and resilience. Dive into an epic tale of strategy, combat, and the indomitable human spirit, where an AI system could be the key to redefining humanity's future. ---

In the mystical kingdom of Javavia, where magic reigns supreme and dragons rule the distant lands, there stands a potion shop known as "The Fated Liquid." Its proprietor, Cedric, is a retired adventurer who has turned his talents to potion-making. After his long and arduous adventures, his dream was to create brews that could heal, charm, and enchant. However, when his potions begin to develop minds of their own, causing mayhem with their unpredictable effects, Cedric's tranquil life is flipped on its head. Each potion introduces a new challenge and a dash of chaos to Cedric's doorstep. With the assistance of his eager apprentice, Tom, and the competitive yet captivating rival shop owner, Myra-the daughter of a renowned merchant-Cedric must solve the enigma of the magical mishaps before the Alchemist's Guild intervenes. As the annual Festival of Flasks approaches, and the legend of the town casts its sorrowful spell, Cedric finds himself at the center of a whimsical story filled with love, laughter, and a touch of madness. Embark on the journey in "The Retired Mage Becomes A Simple Potion Maker," where each sip unveils a tale, and every chapter is a blend of wonder. Will Cedric manage to restore harmony to his potions, or will Javavia be irrevocably altered by the concoctions of "The Fated Liquid"?

A crack in the sky appeared. The apocalypse unfolds, and mutations run rampant, turning beings into monstrous creatures. In a world suddenly plunged into chaos by the strange apocalypse event, Barry finds himself a rare and formidable power – the ability to manipulate gravity. When Barry's newfound abilities clash with the unpredictable forces of Destruction, he must navigate a treacherous world to survive. It turns out that the apocalypse not only happened in their world but also in another parallel universe. Not only that, the apocalypse also reaches the realm of Gods and Goddesses, the Angels and Demons. With every battle, Barry inches closer to the heart of the apocalypse, unraveling mysteries behind the truth of the apocalypse. Will Barry succumb to the chaos, or will he emerge as the unlikely savior in a world where gravity is both a curse and a blessing? Join Barry and his companions as he grapples with his humanity, battles supernatural forces, and unveils the secrets hidden within the core of a shattered reality. --- Author's note: The world of this story is a different world from our own but with the same setting in the modern world.