Demonic Path: I Can Optimise

Born the son of Brandon Stark "The Wild Wolf" and Serena Umber, Brandon's lover whom he married without his father's consent, who would sadly die in childbirth, the new Lord of Winterfell and Warden of North will be faced with many challenges. Will Alaric Stark succumb to the weight of ruling the north, or will he rise higher than even his ancestors since before the last Stark King knelt before the Conqueror? ------------------------------------------ Hey guys, this is my first attempt at an ASOIAF fic and while I have watched the show and read the books it has been a while so please bear with me! This story will feature a mix of elements from both the books and show. As a disclaimer, this story is an AU, there are two branches of House Stark that descend from the twin sons of Artos Stark and there will be no white walkers. Along with web novel, I will be posting this story on AO3 under the same name. I do not own anything pertaining to ASOIAF except for my OCs.

In the enchanting land of Serendia, where shimmering moonlight dance upon tranquil lakes and ancient forest whisper secrets, there exists a mysterious lullaby that drifts throught the hight air. Every evening, when the sun sets behind the horizon, a haunting melody emerges, soothing the heart of the restless and beckoning sleep to weary souls.

High school student Kiara Meitner is apart of the secret organization of Wardens. Her resolve is to protect the world from evil cursed spirits. Her relatively normal life is thrust upside down as she becomes of a large conspiracy far bigger than she thought she knew. As she is soul-bound with the living incarnation of war, they need to traverse the world they once knew. There are those who work in the shadows- many with not pure intentions. Everything she once knew will soon come to question. As the scales of justice tip, only one side of the conflict can ultimately survive. Will she defend her beliefs or will she let the revelations change the course of her fate forever.

One of the seven strongest people on the continent, the King of Mercenaries. He started a war to avenge his fallen family and destroyed territory but failed and lost his life. However… “Wow, I’m alive?” I returned to the past, back through time. A perfect opportunity to right my regrets and reverse everything. It doesn’t matter if people around me point fingers, calling me a scoundrel, or dismiss me as tr*sh. Because… “I’ve got a plan.” “What plan?” “A plan to destroy everything.” There won’t be a second failure. This time, I’ll wipe out all my enemies. …But first, I need to rebuild this damn estate.

Ran is a bastard of his bloodrune family. An ultimate powerhouse of empire. A family of swordmasters, who are infamous for breeding killing machines and its children being nothing but mere puppets. Ran is a very weak and pathetic member of bloodrune bloodline so he was constantly bullied by legitimized children of bloodrune. Ashamed of his pathetic self the patriarch of the clan decides to throw him out of the family in early age of 16. Feeling betrayed by his own father he decides to have revenge on the whole clan. Being a rogue he ventures the world Morphy and gains powers and wealth. Will he ever get his revenge?

The world has suddenly been digitized, transforming into a massive, game-like battlefield. Gods? Magic? Aliens? No one knows what caused it—but one thing’s for sure: the old order of Blue Star has collapsed. Salesman: “I’ve got quick hands and a sharp tongue—perfect for a mage, right?” Blacksmith: “Huh? I changed classes automatically... but I’m still a blacksmith?!” Boxer: “Heh, guess I was born to fight!” Netizen: “Why did my job class turn into ‘Keyboard Warrior’? Do I literally have to beat people with a keyboard?!” Farmer: “Animal trainer? Not bad, not bad!”

Felicity traveled to the world of Honkai: Star Rail, and by chance, she was favored by the Aeon of Abundance and became the legendary Emanator of Abundance. --+-- But why didn't anyone tell me that the golden finger would arrive only after I died?! --+-- So, Felicity tried her best to commit suicide. She heard that the Genius Society member Herta was beautiful and wise, so she begged them to kill her in exchange for cooperating with the experiment. She heard that Yaoshi gave the blessing of abundance and was hunted by Lan for ten thousand years, so she also went to send blessings. She heard... She thought, the universe is so big, there will always be someone who can kill her. --+-- "The most compassionate Emanator of Abundance, the benevolent and virtuous physician, the Compassionate Medicine Princess that brings hope, the Loving Sage of Compassion... these are the beautiful titles given to you by the residents of various planets." --+-- During an interview, the reporter asked Felittis: "Everyone admires your merits and character, and unanimously believes that the above titles cannot reflect your perfection, so they are more accustomed to calling you 'Savior' and, 'The Guardian'." "What do you think about this?" --+-- Felittis spread her hands in despair. --+-- This is a translation. Original Title: 星穹铁道，丰饶令使的我一心求死 Original Author: 猫屿 Translator: EmpathyTL

-Includes mature content/2chps a day- Eizkel Rhyse, a 21-year-old who dies unexpectedly—only to be granted a second chance at life in a parallel world that closely resembles Earth. Gifted access to a mysterious golden interface called the Record, Eizkel can now track his attributes, develop skills, and receive "quests" with real-life consequences. Reborn as an 18-year-old university student, he must adapt to a new identity, unfamiliar surroundings, and the subtle chaos of everyday life. As Eizkel begins building relationships, he learns that a second life doesn’t need to be extraordinary to be meaningful. A story that blends heartfelt humor with introspective moments, highlighting the beauty of genuine connection, personal growth, and the chance to start over. With witty dialogue, emotional depth, and grounded slice-of-life charm, all about the rediscovery of oneself, finding comfort in the ordinary, and learning that the small things often matter most. ---------------------------------------- Image isn't mine but from User: Kim Ann-yoon on Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/pin/731835008233731211

*THIS STORY WILL BE SLOW PACED, I REPEAT THIS STORY WILL BE SLOW PACED* Betrayed. Broken. Trapped in the abyss. Derrick Steins was just another high schooler with dreams—until those he trusted tore his world apart. Left beaten and bleeding, he fell into a deep coma, his consciousness slipping into darkness… But when he wakes, it isn’t in a hospital bed. It isn’t in the world he once knew. It’s Hell. A realm of nightmares where the air stinks of blood, monsters feast on the weak, and the only rule is survival. Here, the strong reign as gods, and the powerless are erased without a trace. Derrick should be terrified. He should despair. But instead, something within him awakens—something dark, something hungry. He was cast aside once. Never again. If Hell wants a monster… he’ll become something far worse. This is his descent. His rebirth. His reckoning. This is Demon God’s Requiem.

Gu Hong wakes up in a fantasy world with a Hearthstone system, granting him the power to summon legendary heroes like Anduin, Jaina, and Rexxar. But when his plans for conquest hit a snag, he stumbles upon an unexpected truth: this system isn’t just for combat—it’s a game-changer for farming! Agriculture? Druids who accelerate crop growth. Commerce? Mushroom Brewers, Trogg Beastmasters, and enterprising merchants. Crafting? Swordsmiths, Armorers, and even Drakonid blacksmiths. Magic gear? Alchemists, Enchanters, Jewelcrafters, and Scribes at your service. Culture? A romance novel-savvy bookseller to spice things up. He finally realizes: farming is the ultimate strategy to unlock the Hearthstone system’s true potential.