Journey Into The Woods

[WSA 2025 Entry!] Aryan thought it was just another regular morning. A commute. A routine. Nothing out of the ordinary. Until everything broke. One moment he was riding to work. The next, he found himself running in the middle of a twisted forest, disoriented, alone... and gripping a sword he didn’t remember picking up. This is no dream. This is Battleworld—a cursed, ever-shifting realm where survival feels like war and trust can kill you faster than a blade. The ground groans with secrets. The air hums with whispers that burrow into your thoughts. And nothing stays still—not the land, not the rules, not even your own memories. As the curse tightens its grip and strange forces close in, Aryan is forced to confront not just the dangers around him, but the darkness rising inside. The lines between friend and enemy, reality and illusion, are thinning. In Battleworld, you're either the predator—or the next sacrifice. --- PS: Synopsis is deceiving

On the vast sea, a luxurious yacht was shaking violently, and the raging storm mercilessly beat against the hull. Inside the cabin, five - year - old Jack nestled tightly in his parents' arms, his eyes full of fear. A huge wave, like a ferocious beast, suddenly capsized the yacht, and Jack watched helplessly as his parents were swallowed by the surging sea.​ The icy seawater instantly submerged Jack. He struggled desperately, but felt his breath getting more and more difficult, and his consciousness gradually fading. Just when he thought he was doomed, a golden light pierced the darkness. An Eastern Taoist priest who practiced immortality, dressed in a Taoist robe and with an otherworldly and elegant bearing, appeared in front of him. With a gentle wave of his hand, the Taoist priest pulled Jack back from the brink of death.

A Journey Begins The auditorium of the Alliance University, is buzzing with the anticipation as a new academic year loomed on the horizon, the scent of fresh paint mingled with the nervous energy of students and teaching as well as non-teaching faculty have gathered, as everyone is prepared for the beginning of a new chapters in their life which is fully of the challenges and adventures, which they will cherish throughout their lives. The sea of faces, showcases all the dreams, aspirations, wishes of friendships wanting to be forged, and lessons to be learned. For everyone who had been here before and are familiar with the environment, even for them, the setting feels like new and is full of energy—a place where precious memories were made before, the place where successes were celebrated, and failures were overcome, by its alumni, for the incoming freshmen, this is an entirely different world, a gateway to a future yet to be defined. At the heart of this vibrant institution stood a group of teenagers from different backgrounds, each carrying their own hopes and dreams. There was Mia, a spirited and determined artist with a penchant for pushing boundaries. Next to her stood Ethan, a star athlete struggling to balance his passion for sports with the pressures of academic excellence. As the bell chimed, signalling the start of a new chapter in life of every student, who have found themselves drawn together by fate, their paths intertwining in a way they couldn't yet comprehend. Alongside them, for every person, a cast of diverse characters have emerged, each with their own stories waiting to unfold—a charismatic rebel, a bookworm with a hidden talent, a shy musician yearning to be heard, and many more. The journey of these young adult, being in a phase of life, where they can experience the beautiful as well as cruel side of the world, which would be filled with laughter, tears, triumphs, and setbacks. It would test their resolve, challenge their beliefs, and reveal the strength they didn't know they possessed. Within the walls of the campus, they would navigate not only the academic challenges but also the complexities of friendship, romance, and self-discovery, but little did they know that their experience would be more than just textbooks and exams. It would become a crucible where they would learn life's most valuable lessons—compassion, resilience, acceptance, and the power of unity. They would discover that the true measure of success lies not in the grades they earn but, in the impact, they leave on the lives of others. And so, as the auditorium door closes, it swung opens, a new chapter. as the prologue of their story was set in motion, and the pages were blank, eagerly waiting to be filled with the triumphs and tribulations of these young souls, together, they would embark on a journey of self-discovery, forging bonds that would last a lifetime, and leaving an indelible mark on the history of this world.

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Stella, a 17 year old student, is curious and passionate about her scientific studies. On a bad day for her, she meets a girl who offers the opportunity to join a secret expedition to another continent. Due to her situation, Stella accepts the offer. But upon arrival, it quickly becomes clear that she got involved in something much more complicated than expected.

IT'S THE STORY OF A BOY NAMED RENN AND HOW HE DISCOVERED AND LEARN ABOUT THE MYSTERIES OF HIS WORLD.

Gabriel, a freshly-graduated college student and aspiring light novel writer, made a wish for success upon seeing a shooting star. Tragically, the star went off course and crushed him to death. Unexpectedly as Gabriel soul travels to Samsara, his soul though without an awakened ego, escaped Samsara and was reborn in another individual's body to Alderran, a world resembling a typical anime Isekai setting, Gabriel now works as an Adventurer, striving for comfort and survival. Yet, Gabriel soon discovers that his new reality is merely an illusion and becomes the wielder of a mysterious flame. Witness Gabriel the Flamebearer journey through the cosmos and countless worlds, forging his own destiny, unburdened by fate."

A man in an apocalyptic version of Earth with the named changed to Aspen. He goes on a journey with his alies to a sacred reality known as "The Edge" and he faced adversity along the way. And find out he is someone special...

Kim Mugen encounters a dark man in the alleyway, before he can say anything, the dark man begins telling Kim a story. “How a man once picked up an empty, blank book, once the man opened up the book he disappeared… entirely”. After the strange man told Kim the story, Kim ran away but when he looked back to see the strange man, he couldn’t see him… almost as if he had disappeared…. almost as he never existed…. Running to school, Kim found an empty cover book, he stood in disbelief and decided to open the book, in the book, Kim sees that the first page was moving, where he can feel the breeze that’s was coming out of the moving page. The book fell… not a person in sight… the book haven’t even move an inch and Kim… he is gone… almost as if he had disappeared into a new world… a world where stories and realities collide with one another.

Hal, a 19-year-old applicant to the Liberator Academy HighGuard, awaits the results of his entrance test. Days of silence stretch on—until a sudden notification from his laptop it was an email from HighGuard

A man with a tragic past given a new chance to live another life and find happiness and affection once again, even if he is perfectly content with the eternal void of death. will he be able to keep his happiness this time or will fate once again have different plans and test their favourite punching back, who knows? I’m not sure either haha ————————— *note- first time writing a novel so it might be rough around the edges, but I am pleased with how it has started. I hope you will enjoy reading as much as I have been writing. thank you .

After millennia of waiting, their tongues had yearned for the flavour of earth. Hymns from the dark ages and stories about the gods have clambered into the twenty-first century. The plains were inhabited by gods and the paranormal long before light touched the earth. Stories of power and mountains were created as their limbs dragged across the terrain. Like a virus on a canvas, their fear spread throughout society. However, all stories. Must come to an end. Humans forgot, the gods aged, and time went by. Their stories were eventually recited by midwives to frighten children; their voices had reverberated into the void that had swallowed them up. The years went by like brushstrokes. Humanity had reached its pinnacle, or so they believed. One fateful day, the gods made their way back to the twenty-first century. The rich, opiate-like smell of blood and fear filled their nostrils. Like seeds of evil, they were sprayed out of the abyss that had swallowed them. It was on this day that people saw the tales they believed their grandparents had scattered. However, there were also people like Shinjiro Yurei among the terror. Who had nothing to lose. It is the laws of fate that create stories. Follow Shinjiro as he travels to the abyss they refer to as "The Neverwhere," a story about a boy who has a promise. Will he be able to bring his sister back to life and fulfil a long-forgotten promise, or will he fall apart and disappear like historical dust?

Down-on-her luck noble Melari Lyddis Gaylen was once an Earl's daughter. Now she spends her days in exile deep in the forest, supposedly learning the mystical arts from her Grandmother, the Witch in the Woods. That is, until the day venerable Ninii Lyddis chokes on her breakfast and dies, leaving a woe-fully unprepared Melari as the new Witch in the Woods. Summoned by the king and with no option to decline, Melari treks down the mountain to face her liege lord. What he wants is a healer-- someone who can keep his beast of a cousin under control. He thought the aged Witch would sort him right out, but now that's not an option. In exchange for her ancestral home and a fortune, Melari must tame Duke Terran Nyvasik of Kirleen, a warrior who bears deep wounds in addition to a curse. In this time of peace, the king will stoop low to maintain the calm. By potion or other means -- whatever the means, under no circumstances is Duke Terran to go on the warpath. Can Melari handle the challenge? Teaser: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-O9xvQCLq6I

Slow and Exciting Story about Wood Golem Journey to Heaven

The story began when Lucifer grew bored. This led him to decide to create a superior race to his father's, for his own entertainment. This race would surpass humans in every aspect, but there were still limitations to what he could achieve. For instance, he couldn't deceive the sun, a natural force belonging to his father, God. He desired a race that could outwit and behave like humans in order to deceive his father's masterpiece, but he couldn't create it in the same way as his father. Therefore, he opted for a shortcut - creating a disease known as vampirism. The main character becomes the first vampire, obtaining the blessing from Lucifer himself. In the year 646 A.D. in a small village in The Frankish Kingdom, a young albino girl named Carmilla lived in fear for her life. In those dark ages, her unique appearance meant almost certain death. Confined to the basement of her house, she had never seen the world beyond its walls. Her parents kept her in chains, showing her no love or kindness, except for her sister Anna, who was her only source of comfort and care. However, tragedy struck when fate cruelly took Anna away. Alone and desperate, Carmilla prayed for salvation, and in her darkest moment, an unexpected blessing came from the Seraphim Lucifer. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In my novel, Carmilla will embark on a journey through different time periods, facing great dangers along the way. She may encounter historical figures such as Vlad The Impaler, visit the Lancaster duchess, and possibly even travel to Brazil. The story will be filled with numerous historical events, some of which will be altered while others may not occur at all. The supernatural world will be rich with a variety of folklore from real life, some of which I may create myself. Elements such as werewolves, sorcery, faith bearers, pagan gods, and more will be included. I draw inspiration from real world legends and events, and will also introduce some original creations of my own. Many of the vampire characters in the story will be influenced by existing vampire literature, such as Castlevania, Vampire: The Masquerade, Count Dracula, and others.

You'll learn numerous stories from this anthology series. Vol. 1: Falling With You = Jackson Freeman must clear his name from a scandal with Lisa Fatmawati, a friend who is also an actress. Vol. 2: Summer Vacation in Dread Islet = 10 artists from 6 different acting schools vacation on an island called The Dread Islet in Bali, Indonesia. They take a vacation to celebrate their graduation from their respective acting schools, but the case arises because one of their friends should come to die cruelly, to be precise when zooming in with them before she arrives at the Islet and the culprit will target them. Who is the culprit who killed the actress? And will they survive the attack of the culprit? Or the culprit among them?

"After losing everything, an 11-year-old boy walks beyond the forest... and into a world he never knew existed." Kalen Ravencrest's life is shattered the night he’s cast out of his home — his mother gone, his name erased, and his heart burning for revenge. In a world where the strong dominate the weak, Kalen’s silent vow sets him on a path far from the forest he once called home. Miles away, a quiet girl named Eirene is sent to the mysterious Maple Crest Home for unknown reasons. Surrounded by secrets, bullies, and whispers of a hidden past, she too must decide who she really is… and what she’s willing to fight for. As their paths inch closer in a world beyond the woods, destinies will awaken, friendships will form, and the shadows of the past will demand to be faced. Will they rise… or will the world beyond the woods consume them?

A house in the woods, the Appalachian mountains surrounding it on all sides. many owners, but none stay too long, whether they’re chased away or taken. short stories of the home and its demented tenants deepen as the tales unfold and interwine together, each incident and haunting tying together in a terrifying mix of emotions. as the scared tenants come and go, The House in The Woods claims their souls.

In the kingdom of Montesis, a place where magic is forbidden, two travelers face an uncertain fate. A technician and repairman of 129 years loses his powers, becoming unable to protect himself or to think about how he will protect the people he loves. He disappoints his master and María, and creating a peaceful home to live in peace seems an increasingly distant dream. On his journey, he gradually discovers fragments of his erased memory, while losing his powers and sinking into a pit of endless tragedies. This world is divided between two magical forces: the positive ether and the negative ether, known as "the Nothing." The latter rules Don, turning him into a magnet for the dark forces of the underworld. As the sole survivor of his race, Don becomes the target of a mad king and one of the most influential women, known for her special medicines. What can a phenomenon who ignores the extent of his abilities do?

In a quiet mountain village forgotten by the world, a barefoot beggar named Long Wei lives each day chasing scraps and warmth. Born with nothing, he expects nothing—until the day he hears a voice that cuts through the silence like thunder: "When your breath and blade become one, the world bows before you." It is the voice of a martial master from the nearby Blue Mist School, speaking to gathered villagers. But to Long Wei, it is something more. In that instant, he witnesses a Martial Artist move with grace and power beyond comprehension—and his soul ignites. For the first time in his life, Long Wei wants something. Not bread. Not pity. He wants strength. Armed with nothing but obsession, curiosity, and a body hardened by hunger, Long Wei begins a perilous climb toward power—a journey fraught with brutal trials, cruel sects, ancient secrets, and the unyielding laws of the martial world.

Through the Portal of Life follows Becky, a teenage girl whose ordinary life is upended when she stumbles into a mystical realm through a mysterious portal. There, she discovers that magic is real and that she is inexplicably connected to this world and its ancient secrets. As Becky navigates this strange new world, she grapples with her growing powers and the weight of a legacy she never knew existed. The main conflict centers around Becky’s struggle to uncover the truth about her connection to the magical realm, while also battling forces that seek to control or suppress magic. As she learns more about the world’s troubled history and the powerful factions vying for control, Becky must decide where she stands in a conflict that could determine the fate of both her world and the magical realm. With the help of new allies, including the enigmatic Zephyr and the wise Alaric, Becky embarks on a journey of self-discovery, where she must confront her deepest fears and embrace her destiny.

A boy named Tanner is going on a camping trip with his family but one thing always leads to another.