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*[WSA 2025 ENTERY]* What happens when Madness meets Insanity?? Only chaos could be born from such cataclysmic collision. In the kingdom of Aethel, ruled by the tyrannical King Owen, tradition reigns supreme, often at the cost of humanity. Bound by ancient laws, Owen is forced to make a horrifying choice upon the birth of his twins: to eliminate his newborn daughter, fulfilling a prophecy that foretells doom should twins exist. This sets in motion chain of events that would challenge the very foundation of Aethel. What happens when ancient prophecies collide with the unpredictable nature of a weakening veil? When the line between tradition and survival blurs, and when the very foundation of Aethel’s existence is threatened? The siblings must confront not only the monstrous abominations beyond the veil but also the dark secrets and terrible choices of their own father, a king whose adherence to tradition has pushed him to the brink of madness. The fate of Aethel hangs in the balance, dependent on the choices of four siblings – each grappling with their unique powers, their familial bonds, and the terrible weight of a world teetering on the precipice of chaos.

In a world fractured by the fall of ancient gods, where chaos spills through shadowed gates and power belongs to the ruthless, survival is not a right—it’s a gamble. Eryndor is a land teetering on the brink, where monsters roam the dark, and hunters fight for glory, wealth, and the slim chance of living another day. For Kael Draven, life has always been about surviving the next sunrise. A scavenger from the slums of Vorthas, he’s known hunger, loss, and the suffocating weight of failure. But when fate thrusts upon him the Eclipse Codex, a forbidden power born from shadows, Kael’s world is forever changed. With the Codex comes the ability to grow stronger, to consume the strength of his enemies, and to bend the darkness itself to his will. But power always demands a price. As Kael climbs the ranks of strength and influence, he finds himself torn between the remnants of his humanity and the monster he’s becoming. In a world where trust is fleeting, betrayal is inevitable, and the line between hero and villain blurs with every step, Kael must choose: will he wield his power to protect those he loves, or will he become the harbinger of Eryndor’s destruction? The shadows whisper promises of ascension, but every choice Kael makes pulls him deeper into the abyss. Will he rise to save the world—or will the darkness claim him?

|18X FEATURED · AMBYS 2024 GRAND FAVORITE!| Daniel Matton wasn't ready for an adventure, not until 3023 sent him into space on a journey to prehistoric times. The prehistoric animals test his patience, but Dan must endure all the pain and suffering to return home safely. *** Seventeen-year-old Daniel Matton, still grieving after his mother's death five years ago, is given the adventure of a lifetime when he's selected as the Star of 3023's PPMC Project for a journey through a black hole, wormhole, and white hole to prehistoric times. Now, does Dan want to be the Star? Heck no, but he has loved paleontology ever since a bittersweet memory with his mom twelve years earlier. Programmed to resemble Dan's mother's personality, PPMC vows to keep him safe on his journey, but it's difficult when the stubborn teen constantly gets in trouble, not just with himself but also with prehistoric anomalies: volcanic eruptions, eight-foot-long millipedes, terrifying saber-toothed cats, and, above all, disaster. Now nearly trapped in time, Dan and PPMC must work together to escape the geologic time scale before Dan's love for paleontology and the mighty Quetzalcoatlus prevent him from learning how to truly trust PPMC and "let go" of the burden that's weighed him down for five years. A teen, a starship, and Becca... Have you ever wanted to see where life first began? *** *First Draft Written: 8th grade* *The story behind the award-winning short story, Messummer!* *Includes slow-burn world-building and epic adventure in prehistoric times!*

a young man is suddenly thrust into a new world out of nowhere a world he could only dream of before with magic, kingdoms and a bit of technology how will he use his new found power in this new world will this world change for the better or worse can he break the habits and emotions that have become ingrained into his very being or will he be consumed by them plunging this new world into chaos

Pamela "Ella" Johnson's life was shattered when her parents were murdered in cold blood before her eyes. Years later, haunted by the memories and driven by a promise to seek justice, Ella's quest for the truth leads her into the dark underbelly of her city. A mysterious stalker, cryptic letters, and hidden connections reveal the existence of two powerful organizations: The Circle and The Order. These shadowy groups wield immense influence, controlling every facet of the city through corruption and fear. As Ella unravels their secrets, she uncovers shocking truths about her family’s involvement and the deadly price they paid for opposing these forces. With the help of unlikely allies—a friend with ties to The Order, a conflicted insider, and a former member turned whistleblower—Ella faces betrayal, danger, and overwhelming odds. Her relentless pursuit takes her deeper into the shadows, where every revelation brings her closer to the truth but also closer to danger. In a gripping tale of courage and resilience, Through the Shadows is a story of uncovering hidden truths, confronting systemic corruption, and seeking justice against all odds. Ella’s fight is not just for her parents but for herself and a community desperate for hope.

In a galaxy where beasts and their tamers hold the key to power, Aidan Lorne is just another cog in the vast, unfeeling machinery of the Darnath family's mining empire. Born into poverty and raised in the brutal mines of Vesta-7, Aidan has spent his sixteen years toiling under the weight of endless labor, dreaming of a life beyond the rust-colored dunes and oppressive machinery. When his family is lost to the cruel realities of the mines, Aidan’s resolve hardens. He will escape the hellish world that has claimed so much of his life, even if it means defying the powerful elite who see him as nothing more than a tool. But Vesta-7 holds secrets of its own, secrets that could change the course of Aidan’s life forever. Amid the dangers of the mines, whispers of legendary beast masters stir his ambition, and an unexpected encounter with a mysterious force sets him on a path that will challenge everything he’s ever known. With a unique system that grants him the ability to see the evolutionary paths of beasts, Aidan’s future is no longer defined by the shackles of his past. But as he navigates the treacherous world of beast taming, interplanetary politics, and deadly rivals, Aidan must confront the demons of his past, the price of power, and the true cost of freedom. In a galaxy where survival is a battle and power is earned, Aidan must decide what he’s willing to sacrifice to forge his own destiny. --- Author’s Note: This is my first time writing a novel, and I truly appreciate you taking the time to read it. I know it may take some time to fully develop, so I ask for your patience and understanding. Please give me at least 40 chapters to better establish the world, the characters, and the plot. I’m committed to improving with each chapter, and I hope you’ll join me on this journey of growth and storytelling. Your feedback and support mean the world to me. I will rate my English average only, so if you find any grammatical mistakes or any words hard to understand since I am trying to expand my vocabulary, please let me know so that I can improve myself.

The heaven and earth are my world. Life is for me to be entertained. The stars are for me to pluck and the mountains exist for me to test my strength. Higher than the gods, stronger than the heavens, I shall stand above all. With just my blade in hand I shall cut through all that blocks my path. Cultivation stages: Mortal, Soul, Earth, Sky, Master, True Master... Cale = three metres

On a beautiful day, all high school students in Vietnam were summoned by the gods to countless different planets to destroy the threat called "Demon King". Can they survive and return to their homeland?

Awan yang menakutkan berarak melintasi langit di atas kota. Tiga tahun lalu, sebagai akibat dari kesalahan penilaian Panglima Tertinggi Jiang Ting selama operasi antinarkoba di Gongzhou, serangkaian ledakan terjadi di tempat kejadian dan menyebabkan Divisi Narkotika menderita banyak korban. Kini, tiga tahun kemudian, Jiang Ting, yang daging dan tulangnya seharusnya sudah musnah setelah meninggal saat bertugas, justru secara ajaib terbangun dari kondisi vegetatif. Jiwa kepahlawanannya tidak bisa tenang – ia harus kembali ke dunia fana dari kedalaman neraka dan mengerahkan segenap tenaganya untuk mengungkap kebenaran yang berdarah dan tak terbayangkan ini.

Flight A-145, a plane carrying over a hundred passengers, including sixty students from Mebrough High School, crashes onto an uncharted island after severe turbulence. Stranded and struggling to survive, the survivors encounter a new civilization and life-threatening situations where they must work together, form groups, and overcome them to find their way back home

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[You have Obtained The World Compass 1/10, You have obtained Simple rowboat 1/10, You have obtained Map of Worlds 1/10, You have obtained Basic revolver 1/10, You have obtained Harpoon 1/10, You have obtained Basic Fishing Rod 1/10] “Wait what?!!” Allen was transmigrated into the void while on a rowing boat with no guide but a system that allows him to sell things and a compass which points him to directions of worlds, he also has a few other survival items, Now Allen will travel the universe discovering many worlds and plundering civilizations of their loot.

The Ruya Church sends the retired magic swordmaster, Leon, to eradicate the Ortus tribe. They find the fact that the secluded Ortus Tribe are capable healers, a potential threat to their ultimate goal of monopolizing healing arts. And so, they first got the swordmaster to do the dirty act of massacring the tribe by putting a powerful fast acting hex on Leon’s son that can’t be undone by anyone but the saintess of Ruya. Without any other option and the time is tight, Leon has no choice but to act on Ruya Church’s order. And so the peaceful village of the Ortus Tribe was destroyed without mercy leaving no one alive. Or so the swordmaster and the Church of Ruya thought, But Kashila of Ortus Tribe, a child beloved by spirit lives. And she now seeks bloody retribution!

In a city alive with fleeting dreams and aching melodies, Aiko arrives with little more than a guitar and a fragile hope for connection. Mio, a guarded guitarist burdened by a broken past, has long since learned to shield herself from the vulnerability music once brought her. When their paths cross in a quiet café, music becomes their shared language—a tender bridge between two hearts hesitant to fully open. Together, they weave songs that speak of longing, courage, and the quiet beauty of finding someone who truly hears you. Caught between ambition, vulnerability, and the weight of unspoken truths, they must navigate the silences threatening to unravel everything.

A girl named Merry is a lovely child, some say she was an angel whenever they interact with her. But this will all change because of her parents.

The first time I transmigrated randomly into the world

Sunni was a medical student who died a peculiar death from the hands of a foreign man he barely knew. After death he was hurled into a steampunk Holocene epoch as a poor factory worker named Orion. He decides to pursue medicine again in this life because he already knew everything and the only thing he needed was hands on experience ——— Unfortunately life isn't that simple, there are secrets to be uncovered, mysteries to be solved and powers to be earned. love you guys

■■■■■ ■■■■■■ was a scholar from Earth who prized reason above all else. But his world is shattered when he's abruptly transmigrated into the body of Ye Jinghun, a young boy in the cutthroat world of Mystic Bamboo Grove. Here, cultivators wield unimaginable power, Eldritch horrors lurk in the shadows, and monstrous beings wreak havoc with impunity. Armed with nothing but his mind and the memories of his new body, ■■■■■ must navigate this dangerous world, using his knowledge and analytical mind to decipher the secrets of cultivation and forge his own path to survival, and perhaps, something more.

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"Hope has returned after walking the path, moving forward without being filled with human corpses. At first, those without blood began to have it, like imitators of life called humans." A life always shrouded in misfortune and mistakes. Life doesn’t have to be dictated by what has been written, for humans have the right to choose their own paths, just as they did at the moment of their creation. Versidane Ganahae experienced a rewind caused by someone’s actions, forcing him back to a place where someone like him was never meant to live. Driven by necessity, the sins within him eventually guided him back to what he needed to see through his own eyes. With each step on the grassy ground, he made his way home once more.

In Whisher Through Time, we follow the journey of Amelia Hart, a young woman feeling lost in the fast-paced modern world. Amid the hum of city life, she finds solace in the pages of historical novels, longing for a deeper connection to the past. One evening, while reading about a passionate artist named Thomas from the 18th century, Amelia experiences a sudden and inexplicable phenomenon: she begins to hear Thomas's thoughts. Initially dismissing it as mere imagination, Amelia soon discovers that this mysterious connection is real. As she and Thomas share their dreams and fears, an emotional bond forms that transcends time itself. Thomas, struggling against societal constraints in his era, finds inspiration in Amelia's modern perspective, while she becomes enchanted by his vibrant world filled with creativity and passion. However, the bond between them comes with challenges. Amelia grapples with the ethical implications of their connection and the fear of altering the past. As Thomas faces a critical turning point in his life, Amelia must confront the possibility of intervening to save him, risking the stability of her present. Caught between two worlds, Amelia embarks on a journey of self-discovery, love, and the complexities of fate. With their lives intertwined, they must navigate the consequences of their choices and ultimately decide if love can truly conquer the boundaries of time. Mind Over Time is a poignant tale that explores the power of connection, the struggles of the human heart, and the belief that love knows no temporal bounds.

When seventeen-year-old Calypso chases a wounded cat into the forest one cold morning, she doesn’t expect her world to unravel. Drawn through a strange barrier—an ethereal whiskered veil—she wakes in a world unlike anything she’s ever imagined. This is a land of glowing forests, impossible creatures, and ancient beings with motives she cannot comprehend. Alone and disoriented, Calypso must navigate a realm that was never meant for her kind. As she searches for answers—and a way home—she encounters unlikely allies who challenge her assumptions about the world and herself. Nora, a quiet ghoul with a knack for the unknown from this worlds cruel rules, offers Calypso practical guidance and a glimmer of hope. Osa, a stoic warrior burdened by his own past, becomes an unlikely protector with secrets he fiercely guards. And Collun, a mischievous traveler with a sharp tongue and a penchant for trouble, seems to know far more than he lets on. Their paths intertwine as Calypso learns of the mysterious Nini, an elusive figure whose influence stretches across the realm , forced to guide the group. Calypso’s growing connection to Yonig, Nini’s quiet and enigmatic half-avian employee, leaves her torn between distrust and curiosity. Yonig’s cryptic warnings and unreadable demeanor suggest he holds the key to her predicament, but his loyalties remain unclear. As they venture deeper into the forest’s heart, Calypso and her companions are hunted by creatures drawn to her vulnerability. Each step reveals more of the world’s perilous beauty—and the cost of trespassing into a place she doesn’t belong. Together, they must unravel the mysteries of this world and confront the dark forces that brought them together. Blending dark fantasy, mystery, and survival, Through the Whiskered Veil is a story of courage, unlikely friendships, and the fragile boundaries between worlds. in

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Luke is an adventurer, but not the kind you're thinking of. he's more interested in the beautiful woman the world offers than dungeons or monsters. Luke travels from town to town indulging in lustful pleasures. and luckily he lives in a world of swords and magic where there is no shortage of exotic women, from gothic vampires to beautiful elves and everything in between.

Akane Shimizu, a determined young woman in her 20s, found herself walking into a mysterious forest in search of her missing sister, Aruka. Believing that the River of Souls holds the key to her sister's disappearance.

Evelyn Grant is a young woman whose life is abruptly altered by a tragic car accident. In a twist of fate, she wakes up in a hospital bed, rescued by the powerful and enigmatic Hawke family, one of the most influential families in the business world. After her recovery, Evelyn is taken in by the Hawkes as one of their own, but there’s a catch—she is to pretend to be the missing daughter of the family, who has been presumed dead. This leads her to a world of wealth, power, and family secrets that she never expected to find herself in. However, Evelyn’s life is not as glamorous as it seems. The Hawke family’s intricate web of power dynamics and hidden grudges creates a challenging environment for her. Despite being treated with affection by her adoptive parents, Robert and Caroline Hawke, and her three older brothers—Adrian, Benedict, and Julian—Evelyn cannot escape the harsh reality of being the replacement for a daughter who once held the promise of inheriting everything.