Joy of Life - Chapter 6

Derek Carter never asked for a System, an apocalypse, or the pressure of being humanity’s so-called “last hope.”He was just trying to survive the daily struggles of being an orphan in Paleview City—dodging bullies, scraping together meals, and lying his way into school. Life was already hard enough.Then, one day, a blue screen pops into his vision:[Warning: The world is doomed. Try not to die.]Yeah, great. Just what he needed—cryptic doomsday messages and no instruction manual.Now, monsters are creeping into the city, reality is unraveling, and Damien’s “legendary” starting stats are barely above zero. The System promises him power, but there's just one tiny problem—he’s never won a fight in his life.Armed with sarcasm, questionable decision-making skills, and the sheer refusal to die, Damien is about to embark on the worst (and possibly last) adventure of his life. Because if the world really is ending… he’s at least going to make it someone else’s problem first.After all, heroes are overrated—survivors get to tell the story.

In the wake of the first wave of shadow creatures, the world was plunged into ruin, a desolate yet enchanted wasteland. Humanity, driven underground, clung to survival while desperately plotting to reclaim their shattered world.But from the abyss of darkness, something miraculous stirred—a mysterious tree, shimmering with ancient power, appeared overnight. It chose only the strongest of heart, those with unbreakable will, gifting them extraordinary abilities. With these powers, humanity rose from the depths, waging war against the shadows.Yet beneath the surface of their heroic deeds lay a hidden rot. Corruption seeped into their ranks, and arrogance clouded their judgment. As their powers grew, so did the whispers of betrayal. The true battle may not be against the creatures lurking in the shadows—but against the darkness festering within their own hearts.A question lingers: When heroes fall, who will rise to take their place?

What happens when a Good Faithful Servant of Christ dies from being overworked?Thane did not expect that he, a Five Talent Christian, would be offered a reincarnation package, something that the Bible doesn't even mention once, and also carry a special perk of his choice!Thane’s choice? What else would a Bible-Believing, Grace Driven Christian chose but to have the ability to watch TV, any time, anywhere, and would still be not disrupted of his time with work, ministry, and possibly love.Yes. What else can one ask for than a TV that slows down time so you can binge watch through the busiest of days?It sounded perfect — until he realized he wasn't reincarnating into Earth again, but a magic-filled fantasy world of dragons, mages, knights, and goblins!Armed with an overpowered remote control in this Christian Isekai, Thane must struggle against evil kings, demon lords, and the pressures of getting a girlfriend since he was apparently celibate on his last life! But most importantly, this overworked Christian can now make up for all his toil on Earth and binge-watch the heavens out of his Celestial TV!Don't change the channel! Thane's adventure begins!“The pen maybe mightier than the sword, but can it compete with HD TV?”- Thane Wallaby. Probably.

Ashley Gusman, a determined young Filipina, was driven by her sole ambition to provide a better life for her family. She was willing to go to great lengths to achieve this goal, even taking on the role of a surrogate mother for a Billionaire Heir.***~***CEO Tanaga Jones, who needed an heir for his empire, was adamant about not wanting a wife. Ultimately, he contracted with a woman to bear him a child.