Name: A Gladiator’s Life
Rating: 4.81 (71 reviews)
Author: Alwaysrollsaone

Godclads

★ 4.66

OstensibleMammal

Professionally edited and published versions of volumes 1 and 2 can be found on Kindle and as audiobooks on Audible!

Avo was born to destroy New Vultun. In a twist of fate, he’ll become its only hope for salvation.

The gods were the enemy. The slaver. The chains. With dreams of paradise, humanity slaughtered them and stole their powers, opening the path to become more – to ascend.

Instead, they nearly destroyed the world.

Vast hive cities serve as the final bastions against the crumbling of reality. New Vultun is the greatest of them all, and within its borders, ascenders wage war to determine the laws of existence itself.

The world descends ever deeper into ruination.

Avo was born a weapon, a slave to his instincts and his masters. He and his brothers were made to burn New Vultun to ashes. Everything changes when Avo gains immortality and becomes heir to an impossible legacy.

He must ascend the megacity of New Vultun. He must challenge the very tyrants that usurped the gods.

He must finally free the world from chains.

Join the Discord and subscribe to the patreon here.

Chapters are usually around 2.5 to 3k words.

Disclaimer: Expect detailed descriptions of violence, cannibalism, and cursing.

Expect: Monster mc, magitech, cyberpunk, implants, atrocities, oppression, non-human protagonist, reality-warping powers, and combined arms warfare.

Do not expect: Smut, romance

If you develop a sudden outbreak of rash after reading Godclads, it's not the story. But go see a doctor. Just in case.

Path of the Deathless (Book 4 Completed)

★ 4.59

OstensibleMammal

Whatever kills Shiv only makes him stronger.

The world stands against Shiv. He's an outcast in his town, considered an unholy omen. The System seems to spurn him, and the authorities refuse to let anyone grant him a Path, leaving him unable to grow beyond his natural limits. But Shiv was never someone who gave up when the world dealt him bad cards. After years of fruitlessly hunting monsters on his own to earn a Path, Shiv receives an unexpected opportunity: a chance to earn the Town Lord’s favor, and to finally rise beyond the limits of humanity.

Yet, when his town is attacked, and Shiv is murdered in combat, he finds himself bestowed with a Unique Path possessed by no one else.

The Path of the Deathless.

Though he resurrects upon death, his killer casts him down from his frontier town and into the Abyss. In an unfamiliar place of darkness and wonder, Shiv finds himself freed from his previous limits, capable of charting his own destiny, but only if he can overcome countless dangers and lethal adversaries.

But that's ultimately a good thing for Shiv, because where most find the end of their stories in death, he will discover only power. After all, how scary is a dangerous world when death is so nutritional?

Update Pace: Two/three 2-3k-word chapters a day for the foreseeable future.

Patreon is 400k+ words ahead

Discord Link: https://discord.gg/6GdEDNreBU

Cover Artist: Inkary

What to expect:

+ Dying as a leveling system

+ System inspired by Stubborn Skill-Grinder

+ Unrelenting MC who doesn't fear pain or death and eats trauma for breakfast

+ Good-leaning Anti-Hero MC

+ Cool companions with their own progression

+ Post-murder cooking

+ Skill Evolutions

+ Friendly spider-folk

+ Powerful antagonists from various factions and high-octane battles

For the Glory of Rome: Chronicles of an Isekai’d Legion

★ 4.72

zaifyr

A wise man once said all roads lead to Rome. He didn’t know how right he was.

Ripped away from the battlefield, Tiberius and his six thousand Roman Legionnaires unexpectedly find themselves stranded in a foreign land of magic and witchcraft. With no way home, their path forward is obvious: conquer everything in sight.

Much to the chagrin of Marcus—the poor, unsuspecting bard who summoned them.

But taking over the world is not so easy. In order to stake their claim, the Legion will need to learn how to navigate the strange magics and abilities this new world has granted them. Abilities which, upon closer inspection, may prove the seed for a legend in the making…

The dawn of a new empire looms on the horizon. Rome will rise anew as they seize cities, battle armies, and expand their territory across this strange and fantastical world. All the while, Marcus will need to figure out how to mitigate the force of nature he's unleashed upon his woefully unprepared world. That, or simply enjoy the front row seat to an epic in the making. Someone will need to tell the story, and who better aside from him?

The die has been cast. The aqueducts are being built. And Rome will once more see glory.

Hail Thy Gods (Books 1 & 2 Complete)

★ 4.6

Godric

Born under the oppression of those who believe they have the divine right to rule, Kalon dreams of seeing glory restored to his people.

For a thousand years his people have toiled under the noble houses of the galaxy. They have lived under the boot for so long that most have forgotten their once great empire. When Kalon learns the truths of those who oppress he seeks to right the wrongs done to his people. Starting from the lowest caste among the lowest people in the Galaxy, he must break the system of oppression to rise and see his dreams realized.

Allegiances of noble houses and governments will sway with the changing tides as conflicts arise across the galaxy. Worlds will burn. Empires will rise and fall. Republics will tremble and shatter. An ocean of blood will be spilt for the whims of gods who have grown deaf to the cries of the many.

The time of the forsaken draws near and the very foundations of power will shake across the cosmos.

Enter the Hail Thy Gods Universe

Posting schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays.

Book One: Complete

Book Two: Complete

Book Three: Currently posting

What to Expect:

[+] MC who earns progression. Slow progression with an air of mystery, letting the reader discover the secrets with MC.

[+] Xanxia elements with a sci-fi setting. Lots of planets to explore and different cultures to see.

[+] Magic, Gods, Goddesses and lots of blood.

[+] Slow burns, just enough for those that like them, but not too much that those who don't throw the book on the ground and light it on fire.

[+] Unique magic system with cultivation tied into it, mixing with blessings from different deities.

[+] MC is competent and smart, daring and brave while being cautious when needed. Realistic problems with creative solutions.

Enter the Hail Thy Gods Universe

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Department of Dungeon Studies (Book 3 stubs on the 26th)

★ 4.56

JPwrites

Books 1 and 2 are strubbed and can only be found on Amazon/Kindle Unlimited.

Greatness isn't bred. Its molded in trials of fire and depths of desperation.

Nox is an alchemist by trade, but he dreams of magehood. Fate dealt him unfavorable cards but he has learnt to compensate for his shortcomings with scholarly pursuits, tenacity, and sheer grit. Fortunately, for him Woodson University and their scouts are always seeking individuals with his work ethic.

The Department of Dungeon Studies sees the value of the mind and its ability to overcome all limitations. After all, they stripped the divine of their titles. The department turned gods into Dungeon Lords and their domains into Dungeons. The department will teach Nox how to use divinity to stand strong in a broken world. It will give him the tools to achieve his ambitions and his limitations will push him to the forefront of arcane discovery.

Unfortunately, more immediate challenges await Nox, too. He lacks the means to pay the university’s ridiculous tuition. Only alchemy and smart business deals will earn him the hundreds of gold coins he needs.

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Why should you read this story?

—Magic university setting with a mature cast in their twenties
—Protagonist with questionable morals
—Unique magic system which involves cultivating a solar system in one's core
—Unique MC powerset involving magical research, versatile spell work, alchemy, arcane archery (no spellblades or fireballs!)
—Detailed spell crafting and alchemy
—Dungeon diving
—Journey from novice to archmage
—5 chapters a week (Monday - Friday)

The Distinguished Mr. Rose: LitRPG Adventures of a Gentlemanly Madman [Book 1 Stubbed]

★ 4.61

QuiteTheSlacker

Book 1 is now live on Amazon and KU! The link is here: The Distinguished Mr. Rose

There is one thing in life Lucius values above all else, and that is beauty.

As the humble owner of a flower boutique, one with a bloody secret hiding underneath, Lucius is surrounded by all the beauty he could ever want. Flowers, art, and even people... everything in no short supply.

But when he's suddenly whisked away into the sky along with the rest of humanity, and forced to participate in a series of games, trials, and adventures into foreign dimensions by astral beings, Lucius discovers a new frontier full of possibility. This wide universe, these unique lands brimming with beautiful, blossoming souls—the world is endless, and so too is inspiration.

With style, with grace, and with a gentlemanly candor, Lucius seeks to draw out the inner beauty in all.

And he will not rest until they bloom as their truest selves.

What to expect?

- A villainous, but gentlemanly, MC

- Excursions into a wide variety of worlds

- Classes and Skills

- Deception and manipulation

- Tea parties

- No senseless evil or violence. Lucius is not going to go on a random murder spree or commit vile acts just because he felt like it. He's a gentleman after all—he abhors being vulgar.

- A man who knows full well the type of nature he has, and revels in it.

Will update daily until chapter 50, which will then shift into two times a week: Wednesdays and Saturdays.

You can also read ahead on my Patreon (currently up to 15 chapters)

And special thanks to HWPerfidy for the amazing cover!

The Twelve Apocalypses: A Damned Soul’s Path to the Abyss

★ 4.6

AT Valentine

The universe is big, and Hayden's about to invade it.

Being drafted into a demon army wasn't on Hayden's bucket list. But when his soul is shoved into a human soldier on the eve of a new invasion, it’s not exactly like he can appeal the decision.

Surrounding Hayden are demons, excited and ready. For them, the invasion promises a feast of souls and new growth. Their target? Berlis — a sword and sorcery realm straight out of classic fantasy.

Hayden’s human status puts him at the bottom of the totem pole, meant to be cannon fodder that soaks up damage and dies first. But as he plunges into the carnage, he’s learning that he was born for the madness.

"I'm enjoying the hell out of this story. Valentine can write."

- R. C. Joshua, author of How to Survive at the End of the World and Demon World Boba Shop

Readers can expect:

+ Grimdark action and violence
+ Fighting, lots of it
+ Multiple worlds and magic systems
+ Slow burn

Schedule: 7 chapters per week

TRASH

★ 4.83

Spookyspackles

SATIRE / ADVENTURE / GRIMDARK - Act 1: The Spinner COMPLETE

After accidentally stabbing a hero to death, Sariel becomes a victim of cancel culture. Join her as the Heroguard tries to cancel her, along with the hostages friends she collects along the way!

When a feral village witch pulls a fast one, Corian the one hit wonder is retired from life. But the Heroguard doesn't discriminate, especially when nepotism is involved. The temperamental recruit is re-employed by the family necromancer as a creature of undeath, with a mission to track a demon of fire and rot.

See chapter log for synopsis on other acts.

Style
- Starts off as slice of grimdark? Or slice of life (if ur life is terrible ig, - I'm not judging). Moves to higher stakes in the second half of act 1.
- Multiple MCs - all events unfold in chronological order, and everything happens for a reason.

Warnings
- Some indirect graphic violence
- Undead munchies
- Terrible parenting
- People who think the world is flat
- Corian said the f word once (and will get stabbed for it)
- People cooking
- Witches getting stoned - among other 15th and 18th century inspired recreational activities

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