Basketball Player

Ryan Carter, a die-hard fan of Russell Westbrook, tragically dies in a car accident after watching one of Westbrook’s most electrifying performances. But death isn’t the end—it’s the beginning. He awakens to find himself chosen by the mysterious Basketball Soul System, granting him a chance to be reborn in a parallel world with the abilities of any current NBA player. Without hesitation, he chooses his idol: 2016–2017 MVP Russell Westbrook, in his prime triple-double form. Now reborn in the basketball-obsessed world of the ABA, Ryan joins the Iron City Roarers. With unstoppable athleticism, relentless energy, and a hunger to win, he begins carving a new legend—one fast break at a time.

In a chilling realm ruled by a formidable entity known as the 'system,' 500 players are thrust into harrowing rounds of terror. Each round tests their wits and will to survive, as they navigate grotesque horrors that lurk at every corner. In this merciless environment, death only results in their vacant spot being filled by a new victim. One day, for the first time in history, a new player slot became available: 501. ---- The brilliant detective Amphi Dementyev is sipping coffee when he unexpectedly finds himself in a survival game as player 501. Each challenge demanded not just his sharp wit and deductive reasoning, but also an unwavering determination to ascend through the ranks of competitors if he ever hoped to escape the sinister entrapment of the system. Frustratingly, the top-ranked player appears to be constantly trailing him. Even worse, the residence he chose to stay in after the rounds—the cheapest mansion he could find—has strange tenants determined to make his life difficult. A cunning scammer who seems to relish in provoking him at every chance, a sinister demon that lurks in the shadows, reappearing relentlessly. A small figure who continuously shifts between different identities and genders. A troubled drug addict whose air of mystery suggests she possesses deeper secrets than she cares to share — And these are just a few. How will Amphi manage to survive and make an escape while safeguarding his two beloved ducklings—I MEAN--Comrades... Story is also posted on RoyalRoad.com, wattpad, inkett, AO3, etc.

Upon stepping onto the court, he had only one goal—to get the ball into the basket!

"Give me a bunch of adorable players, and I can easily overturn a parallel world!" - so said Reveno·Murphy·Le Senbula Ps: The titles owned by the honorable Murphy include but are not limited to counterfeit vampire, celebrated NPC role-play artist, multi-talented Dog Planner, the only savior of Transylvania, benefactor of the old continent, defender of the new continent, brave and loyal earl, irredeemable big-sister fanatic, spotless saint of the Blood race, Alpha of the Night's Guard, and so on (here ignoring the other 108 nicknames). He's indeed the homebody of the Fourth Cataclysm and the best old friend when you need to clean up a mess, thus all testers of "Real Different World," please stand up when you see this line! Let us give Lord Murphy the highest respect! Murphy, ka-ka! Full marks!

He died and returned to the past, 5 years before the world experienced a major event—the launch of Apex Online. Nash decided to enter the game once more. This time, he will make things right. As if hearing his wish, Fate granted him one more gift.

Join the discord: https://discord.gg/Wrn5DNvD ---- A severely bullied and suicidal teenager is chosen by a "System" at the moment he’s about to commit a school shooting, granting him immense power in a world suddenly merged with a fantasy realm. Now, armed with abilities born from his own trauma and rage, he must navigate a brutal new reality of monsters, dungeons, and gods, all while wrestling with the monster he is in danger of becoming. [Congratulations! You have met the requirements!]  [1st Player Chosen!]  [You have won the System!] 

(Warning: This novel has an r18 tag and contains mature content.) Adyr, once a notorious serial killer, met a brutal end and welcomed death as the final judgment for his sins. But he awoke in a parallel Earth, where the rich alter their genes and superhumans are the norm. Believing some unknown force had given him a second chance, Adyr buried the monster within and chose a quiet, normal life. For eighteen years, he lived in poverty with his family, suppressing his urges and forcing himself to be human. Until the day he entered a new VRMMORPG. A game that doesn’t just alter virtual stats but mutates real genes and pushes players toward evolution. While every player chose from four known Paths, Adyr was given a fifth. One that no one had seen before. And with each evolution, the bloodlust he had buried returned, turning him back into the villain he once was. The kind that made even gods afraid to speak his name. *** Follow me on Instagram for character illustrations. Instagram: goldenlineagenovel *** Reader Goals; 50 Golden Tickets = 1 Extra Chapter 150 Power Stones = 1 Extra Chapter 1 Magic Castle = 2 Extra Chapters

“Money doesn’t buy happiness. It buys crazy ahh happiness.” [Ding!]
 ⟪ You have cleared the 100th Floor of the Tower of Beginning. ⟫
 ⟪ As the requirements for the completion have been met, the game will now undergo a maintenance period. You will be logged out safely. ⟫
 ⟪ Rewards for completing the floor will be made available after a maintenance period and a following content will be made available. ⟫
 ⟪ You will be rewarded the permanent title: Conqueror of the Tower of Beginning, after the maintenance period. ⟫
 ⟪ Your achievements will be highlighted in the [Akashic records]. ⟫
 ⟪ May the fortune be on your side. ⟫ Kaizen, ID:KiRA, a 24-year-old streamer and obsessive gamer, etched his name as the only player to conquer the brutal Tower of Beginning, a VRMMO notorious for its punishing difficulty. Living in a modest two-room apartment, he poured over half a decade into the game, finally conquering the impossible. But on December 12, 2052, the world flipped: blue countdown screens bearing the tower’s runes appeared globally, and colossal Towers of Cessation erupted, tearing through cities and integrating the game’s system into reality. [Time remaining until Tutorial: ] [00:54:51] [After the conclusion of the tutorial, clear the first floor of the Tower of Cessation within or else your world will be terminated.] Earth became a chaotic battleground of monsters, dungeons, and players. KiRA, armed with unparalleled expertise, his companion Unity, and a wealth that dwarfs all others, dived back into the fray—- not just to relive the adrenaline of the climb, but to cement his legacy as the richest and most dominant force in this new, perilous reality.

Our children evolved beyond us. Now the galaxy is watching to see if we survive them. When a galactic system scans Earth, humanity is thrust into a universal test: evolve… or vanish. Then the children are born. Babies who speak in code older than stars. Toddlers who bend spacetime like toys. Beings that terrify even elder alien races. Humanity has become the blueprint for a new kind of consciousness. But with ancient civilizations awakening, rogue AIs demanding emotion, and the laws of reality cracking — one man stands at the center. Alex Chen, father figure to post-human gods, is forced to make a choice: protect the children… or destroy them before they unravel the universe. They asked us to evolve. We answered with revolution.

He was born unwanted. Ignored by the system. Forgotten by the world. Bullied at school. Abandoned at home. Yuto Akiyama’s only escape is the newly launched full-dive VR game: Eclipse Genesis Online — a revolutionary MMORPG that promises infinite class evolution, free will, and a chance to become anyone. But when everyone spawns in shining cities and receives powerful starter classes... Yuto spawns alone. In a glitched forest. No class. No quests. No support. Even the system fails to recognize his existence. Other players call him a bug. The game offers to delete him. But Yuto refuses. Deep in a forgotten zone beyond the map’s edge, he discovers something no one was meant to find — a hidden terminal that lets him rewrite his fate. He types two forbidden words: > “The Nihilos.” Now he isn’t just a player. He’s a variable. A glitch in the code of reality itself. And reality is starting to notice.

When Aether Odyssey becomes reality, survival is no longer just a game. Thrown into a war-torn world where forgotten battles are reenacted and hidden mechanics reshape the rules, Noah Vance must navigate shifting alliances and unravel the mysteries buried within the system.

In his past life, Han Sen was a skilled basketball trainer but never achieved his NBA dreams due to his height limitations. After dying unexpectedly, he reincarnates in a parallel world, inhabiting the body of a highly talented four-star recruit also named Han Sen, who had faced a career downturn. Now equipped with a mysterious system that makes him stronger the more he’s criticized, he plans to turn his new life around and fulfill his dream of becoming an elite basketball player. Join Han Sen’s journey as he sets the stage to prove his worth, utilizing his "Hater System" to grow stronger by attracting negative attention from the media and fans! Join my discord server: https://discord.gg/pbHMgveZVe

In a post-apocalyptic world where multiple energy systems coexist, a group of game players obsessed with endless grinding emerges. Every day when Cheng Shaofeng wakes up, his first goal is to make this world… a little more like a video game. [Clone Production Chamber], [Loot Generator], [Attribute Conversion Tower], [Smartwatch Communication Station]… Toxic knife storms cutting through zombies, the Black Skeleton Legion employing the classic “Besiege Wei to Rescue Zhao” strategy, and storm totems automatically grinding tentacles… one creative player move after another. Flame Assault Troopers, Summoning Mystics, Whirlwind Dancers, Dual-Pistol Tacticians, Celestial Archons… with hundreds of unique professions created. The players exclaim: “This game is so grind-heavy! I find new materials every day!” “There are tens of thousands of skill combinations, and I can even learn skills from random passersby. I’m going to max out the skill wall at the base!” “Enough talk, the Lord just announced a new map has opened. I’m going to speedrun the dungeon and write a guide for the others to farm it!” “The world boss has appeared, everyone, let’s grind it together!” Watching the players grind until their eyes turn red, Cheng Shaofeng shrugs: “You can see for yourself, it’s not that I want to rule the apocalypse—it’s just that they can’t stop grinding!”

In an age where virtual games reign supreme, a modern young man finds himself transported to a martial world. His VR helmet fuses with his mind, turning this unfamiliar realm into his new game world! What? His dantian is shattered? No problem—he levels up with experience points. What? Cultivation techniques are rare? No big deal—he's got all the skills from three game classes. Ever seen real magic spells before? What? Alchemists are arrogant? Doesn't matter—his life skills include not just potion-making, but full-on pill refining! With game-like abilities such as an inventory system, combat and life skills, item crafting, refining, and more, what kind of storm will this gamer stir up in a parallel world?

When the world turned its back on God, faith became a forgotten relic—until the Players were chosen. In a world teetering on the edge of Judgment Day, each religion selects champions known as Players—warriors gifted with divine power, chosen to fight for the souls of humanity. Christianity, once powerful, now stands nearly erased… until a forgotten boy is called to rise. Max Potelo, a 16-year-old marked by tragedy and purpose, receives his Holy Gift and a mission directly from Heaven: Redeem the world. Bring souls back to Christ. Before it’s too late. But the battlefield is ruthless. Standing in Max’s way are corrupted gods, demonic kings, and the terrifying #1 Player—The God Slayer, bearer of death and destroyer of faith. Satan himself pulls the strings, sending plagues, illusions, and false prophets to twist the world’s heart. Max isn’t just fighting for believers. He’s fighting for atheists, skeptics —because every soul matters. And the countdown to Judgment Day has already begun. This is more than a war of power. It’s a war for eternity. Will Max restore the kingdom of Christ, or fall to the darkness like the Players before him?

When legends fall, shadows rise. In a near-future Los Angeles, basketball is no longer just a game—it’s a religion. The world mourns the loss of Kobe Bryant, but deep in the city’s concrete veins, his spirit lives on. Enter Jalen Cole, a gifted but volatile streetball phenom with a troubled past and unmatched talent. Raised in foster homes, Jalen plays for survival—not glory. One stormy night, after a mysterious accident during a solo practice, Jalen wakes up with visions of a golden snake and echoes of words only he can hear: “Obsession. Discipline. Legacy.” Soon, Jalen finds a worn-out pair of black and gold sneakers hidden in a rusted gym locker—engraved with the initials “KB” and a number: 24. Every time he laces them up, his instincts sharpen, his mind clears, and he channels something greater. The crowd starts calling him the "New Mamba." But with power comes pressure. A secret basketball organization called The Ouroboros believes Jalen is the reincarnation of an ancient competitive force—and they want him for their underground league, where losing isn’t an option. Jalen must navigate the dangerous line between gifted and cursed, between legacy and obsession. Along the way, he faces betrayal, fame, his haunted past, and a final game that could change everything—for him, and for what the Mamba truly stood for.

Kang Jihan, in his mid-twenties, had a different genre in life than the rest a gamer who played the game Tower of Rift. But his life’s genre changed when the game he had only played turned into reality. He survives using his game knowledge, but things aren’t the same. New rules. New characters some stand in his way, others become his allies. Now, he only has his knowledge and the will to change his genre forever.

In a distant future, seven centuries after the cataclysmic mana storm, the world of Gaïa transformed into a realm infused with magic. The fabric of reality shifted, revealing the manifestation of stats, skills, and levels through ethereal windows, visible to all. A new era emerged, where humanity awoke to the concept of Classes, bestowing upon them unique abilities and the potential for greatness. However, only the truly exceptional would ascend to seize the Throne in this extraordinary Era of Players. Noah uttered profound words, his eyes shimmering with an unearthly force. "Life itself is akin to a prison, but fear not, for I, Death, shall set you free.'' °°° Discord: https://discord.com/invite/qxK8vcpF

[sexual content and lemons warning] Warning: Sexual content, lemons, Comedy, MILFs, Genius Mc and his harem. Support the novel by adding to your library and with power stones!! ***** Freshly turned eighteen, John Newman, a helpless nerd, suddenly gets video game abilities granted to him. A mysterious higher power, a secret Abyss of magic beneath the surface of the normal world, mages, martial artists, eroticism, tragedy and a harem of hot girls awaits.

People's fates are often determined by when they are born. Some are talented, some are famous, but others are abandoned by society. Kenji was one of them. Fate abandoned him, leaving him powerless in a world shaped by the game Aethelgard Online. He was born long after the game's "Game Over" event. Now, he's a powerless "norm" in a world full of super-powered Game Borns and Awakeners. Even his own family mocks him. Feeling trapped, Kenji runs away from his stifling life. He finds a hidden gaming capsule, a relic from Aethelgard's past. He activates it, expecting nothing. Instead, he gains the scary Level 87 powers of "Shadowbane," a legendary Dark Knight. Suddenly, Kenji possesses immense, shadow-based power, but without any knowledge or control. He's a god in an untrained body. Let's see the path Kenji took from onward.

Welcome to the world of cards, where your intelligence and wit are the only way to thrive. Everything is staked on a duel, and honor is not the only thing you will lose. A world filled with cards and chaos, where everything seems to be fine but anything can go wrong at any time. Nobody is what they seem on the surface. Everyone has an angle and Clayton is in the middle of all this at the playground—Vyrith Academy Clayton, a young hedge fund manager, soul merges with Clayton Antigonus, the heir of Antigonus Merchant House in a different world. A world he read about in a book Clayton has a deck. a power, a responsibility, a fortune, and a mission to figure out himself. "It's not about playing the strongest card; it's about playing the right card." "As they say, play the man, don't play the odds." "What did I say? The house always wins." What to expect - Worldbuilding - Character development - Schemes - No Harem - Power struggles - Intelligent characters

A player on the brink of death was given the chance to return to a new timeline at the risk of losing everything and starting from scratch not a catchy synopsis I know but trust me the story is worth it. and the cover image is from Pinterest all acknowledge to the artist. I haven’t commissioned someone yet

Chen Xu has travelled to an alternate world. He is surprised to find that many classic games are missing here as compared from his previous life. He has an ’emotion collection system’, for happiness, sadness, excitement, fear, anger and other emotions provided by players who have played games made by him? But it is easier to get their resentment than happiness? Looking at his harvest, Chen Xu expressed puzzlement. As a result, Chen Xu’s career as a game designer gradually turned crooked. Countless players went berserk. OG author: 喝一杯红酒 OG title: 游戏制作：从治愈玩家开始 Another translation: https://www.webnovel.com/book/game-design-step-one-heal-the-players_27914435008739205 Note: I do not see the translation being done. So, I have started translating it. I do not know own this novel.

Raised by an abusive father, bullied by his tyrant classmate, and grew up without a mother and friends, Kaiju was chosen by the Tower as a player to participate in the trial. However, how could the Tower blundered about overchoosing its participants? Kaiju didn't have a choice but to participate on the Hellish Trial, the difficult there is. Without much preparations, Kaiju had to rely on luck to survive. [You have survived through a fortuitous encounter. You have obtained 10 Luck Points! Your 10 Luck Points are multiplied ten times… Congratulations! You have been rewarded with 100 Luck Points!] When Ladyluck decided to help him, can he survive the Hellish Trial and possibly complete it, when, in the history of the Tower, no one haven't yet? [You have formed a master and pet bond with the Savage Beast. You have obtained the title, Beastmaster!] With the beasts accompanying him, will he soar and conquer the Tower?

“Do you want to know what it feels like to have players at your beck and call?” Victor Asteriscus is just like any other acolyte treading on the Magus path until his comrades betray him for a broken artifact. In a moment of desperation, he accidentally stumbles upon an abandoned academy and receives a System that can summon… players? One thing is for sure, these “players” from his old world will help him embark on a quest to develop the academy, complete various missions, and harness the power of magic. Let them kill magical beasts so that he can be promoted further? That’s too simple! With an army of fearless, immortal players and a sassy assistant fairy under him, what’s there to fear in this world full of endless dangers and mysteries? Come join Victor in building the greatest academy the world has ever seen and conquer the entire universe! Contains: LitRPG, Fantasy, Power Fantasy, Comedy(?), Western Cultivation, Settlement (Academy)/Kingdom Building, Magitech, Dungeon Diving, Crafting, Strong to Stronger MC, No Harem, and much more. Author is a great fan of WMW; however, the story has a totally different setting, magic system, and characters. This one is definitely not as grimdark as that. Other than that, this story is also based on a lot of other novels with similar setting of summoning players. The story is a bit slow pace at the start, but it will pick up once the setting is established. Disclaimers: Real company, website, and software names are used fictitiously and not intended to depict actual companies.

In a world where Earth is transformed into a living tower of monsters, dungeons, and secrets, Kairo, once a king among Players, falls to betrayal at the hands of his closest companions. But death is not the end. Awakening a year before the cataclysm known as the Great Awakening, Kairo is reborn into a world still untouched by the System—armed with future knowledge, honed skill, and a singular mission: rise again, this time alone. As civilization unknowingly hurtles toward collapse, Kairo begins his cold, calculated preparation: amassing wealth, mastering forgotten sciences, and forging weapons for a war no one knows is coming. When the System returns and reality shatters, he stands as the only true veteran of a battle yet to be fought. But his path is no longer about survival—it’s about conquest. Haunted by betrayal and driven by purpose, Kairo ascends the deadly tower once more, hunting for the truth hidden on its elusive tenth floor. As former allies rise anew and monsters flood the Earth, only one truth remains: Kairo fell as a king—but he rises as something far more dangerous. A dark fantasy of vengeance, power, and rebirth, The King’s Regression: A Player’s Rebirth is a tale of what happens when the one left behind refuses to stay buried.

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5 years after the world changed, the final boss appeared. [The final boss for area Earth, the Frost Queen, has appeared.] "The final boss! If we can just defeat her, our lives will go back to normal!" The top five players in the world, including Specter Seo Jun-ho, finally defeated the Frost Queen… But they fell into a deep slumber. 25 years passed. “A second floor? It didn’t end when the Frost Queen died? Specter awakes from his slumber.

Reality Bites Aeon, a college kid with an apocalypse-novel obsession, never imagined living one. Hunched over his workstation in the design unit workshop, the usual student murmurs faded into the background. Layla became a regressor due to repeated experiences with death and rebirth within a game-like scenario played by Aeon. This sets the stage for a thrilling narrative exploring themes of survival, identity, and the blurred lines between reality and fiction. Romance will bloom between them eventually but after other female characters rivalry to Aeon and male characters to Layla so in the end romance will bloom between Aeon and Layla with long lasting happy ending

Synopsis: In *Zombie Player and the Regressed Heroine: A Reality Awaits*, we follow the story of Aeon, an introverted University student whose life takes a dramatic turn into survival horror when a mysterious zombie outbreak sweeps the campus. Known for his obsession with apocalyptic novels and his knack for strategy from a zombie-themed VR game he developed, Aeon finds himself in a world he thought was merely fictional. The outbreak’s trigger is rooted in a lab experiment gone wrong, orchestrated by someone, who had been doing a dangerous experiment. Amid the chaos, Layla emerges as a regressed heroine; she has endured five cycles of death and rebirth, each time retaining fragments of memory that lead her back to the same deadly reality. Layla is powerful, captivating, and determined to survive—yet haunted by the knowledge of her repeating fates and the implications of her past. As Aeon's mundane campus life collides with this catastrophic reality, he is drawn to Layla, whose confidence and torment speak to something deeper inside him. Together, they navigate the treacherous world outside—a battleground full of zombies, rivalries, and the struggle for survival. Tensions rise as romantic triangles form: Aria's innocent crush, Nadia's sharp wit and hidden feelings, and Luna's assertive pursuit of Aeon complicate their dynamics, all while the clock ticks on their chances to escape the increasing dangers. As Layla’s memories resurface thanks to Aeon’s insights from his VR game, she begins to understand her unique connection to the unfolding events. Their mutual growth is complemented by gripping action sequences where they utilize their strategic skills to combat the hordes of zombies. Layers of betrayal unravel as they delve deeper into the conspiracy behind the outbreak and work to uncover the truth behind Layla's abilities. This gripping narrative intertwines themes of identity, love, regret, and the quest for redemption against the backdrop of a world where the line between reality and fiction blurs. As they face off against zombies and the sinister forces behind the outbreak, Aeon and Layla confront their feelings for each other, leading to a bond forged in chaos and uncertainty. *Zombie Player and the Regressed Heroine* culminates in thrilling confrontations, poignant character development, and unexpected revelations that test the strength of human connection. In a world unravelling at the seams, Aeon and Layla must not only fight for survival but also navigate the complexities of their intertwined fates, ultimately leading them towards a long-lasting and deeply meaningful conclusion.