Shackling Stakes

Synopsis: "Mr. Spy" Renjiro Takeda is your typical 17-year-old high school student—or so everyone believes. Beneath his unassuming exterior lies a life of espionage, danger, and secrets. Recruited at a young age by a covert agency, Renjiro has become an unlikely spy, juggling high-stakes missions with the mundane struggles of school life. But his double life takes a sharp turn when a seemingly routine mission brings a dangerous target, Katsuro Nakamura, dangerously close to home—his school. With the lines between his two worlds beginning to blur, Renjiro finds himself in a game of cat and mouse where every move could be his last. As the stakes rise, Renjiro must navigate a labyrinth of deceit, betrayal, and unexpected allies, all while protecting the one person he cares about most: Aiko Fujimoto, his childhood friend who remains oblivious to his true identity. In a world where trust is a luxury and survival is never guaranteed, Renjiro must confront his destiny and answer the ultimate question: Is a life built on lies worth living? "Mr. Spy" is a thrilling blend of action, comedy, and heart, exploring the delicate balance between duty and desire in the chaotic life of a teenage spy.

In Amukelo, you can expect a fantasy adventure filled with action and complex characters facing tough moral choices. The story involves intense battles, quests across dangerous lands, and a deeper struggle against both demonic forces and inner turmoil. Themes of revenge, redemption, friendship, and the weight of past trauma are woven throughout, with high stakes that escalate as the world faces a growing supernatural threat.

A brutal heist on an Airship quite literally shatters Arin’s Soul, leaving his fractured selves to fend for survival. A burnt husk in a dungeon, a lying Fool protecting their sister, and the core Soul playing a deadly game with an ancient monster. The stakes? Survival – and becoming whole again... with a sprinkle of doom on top.

[WSA ENTRY 2025 - Discord Nitro for any Gifts ] Elias Kael’s life as a chef was supposed to be simple—until an unexpected event leaves him bonded to a mysterious shard and a peculiar being named Dot. Struggling to make sense of his newfound connection, Elias is drawn into a hidden world where people like him are being hunted, their fates intertwined with secrets that stretch far beyond his understanding. As powerful forces close in, Elias must confront his forgotten past, navigate dangerous alliances, and tap into abilities he never knew he possessed. But as the world shifts around him, the stakes grow higher, and Elias realizes the key to survival lies not only in his own strength but in uncovering the truth behind the shards and the enigmatic forces driving them. A story of resilience, discovery, and unexpected bonds.

Hell has been sealed, the Lord of Hell has been slain. Now, no devil or demon shall ever haunt the world. Now, no sinner shall ever be banished into its horrid prisons. But what if the sinner himself... wishes to enter? —Standing parallel to this reality is an enormous opportunity. One toward which massive armies are striving for. There is no way to enter Hell but to make a pact with a Devil. But with bedazzling opportunities stoking the flames of hell, countless moths are being prodded onward. The stakes are high... it's not about some noble goal... The Throne of Hell is on the line! Inexplicably thrust into this world, Santy finds himself alone in the face of the armies of humans, monsters, and devils alike. As he digs deeper down into the pits of hell, will he unearth the answers to the mysteries surrounding him, or dig a grave so deep that it will forever ensnare him.

"One billion. I'll take her." He was the man whispered about in hushed tones—cold as a demon from hell, ruthless and efficient, a man who loathed women to his core. Yet, for her, he couldn't let go. After a night of passion, he scoured the entire city to no avail, only to cross paths with her again at an auction. Without hesitation, he spent an astronomical sum to claim her. She thought her life would forever remain in such lowly submission, shackled to this man. But fate took an unexpected turn—a tragic accident robbed him of his memory, granting her a newfound freedom. Just as she began to rebuild her life and savor the calm she thought she had reclaimed, he appeared before her once more, his eyes piercing, his voice certain. “Woman, you look... familiar.”

This is a game of deities. This is a fallen world. This is an endless voyage. Amidst the ruins of a shattered reality, a race known as "humans" dares to stake their existence on the faint glimmer of hope. "I shall return unto you the trials we once endured," proclaims a man of benevolent smile as he stands atop the pinnacle of the world. With fluttering banners, he gazes upon the radiant tapestry of the cosmos. He points a single finger toward the distant stars. Boom! A thunderous explosion shatters the silence, echoing across the desolate landscape.

"Slave of Fate" follows the story of a young boy named Rudra, who struggles to survive another day without succumbing to death. However, even he could not have anticipated being dragged by fate into the power struggles of a cruel world. For his survival, he sets an ultimate goal: to achieve power. With ruthlessness and skill, he overcomes his foes, navigating a brutal world where survival depends on the category of the key one holds within oneself. A power to evolve beyond human boundaries lies dormant within him. Will Rudra be able to overcome the crises of fate he was destined to face? "Fate is nothing but the chain that restrains me. Upon beheading you gods, when these shackles of fate break, you will fear this mortal standing in front of you." In this dark tale of struggle, ambition, and the defiance of destiny, Rudra must rise or perish. The question remains: will he conquer fate, or will fate consume him?

Agent Baek Beom-ki is sent on a perilous mission to Russia with two critical objectives. His primary task is to locate "Seraphim," a highly classified weapon rumored to have the potential to shift global power dynamics. However, his mission comes with a grave warning: he must steer clear of Yaroslav Olegovich Vyshnevsky, a notorious and unhinged killer who stalks the Russian underworld. With international tensions rising, Baek Beom-ki finds himself caught in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, where the line between hunter and hunted blurs with each passing moment.

Seun Adebayo, a 20-year-old Nigerian university student, has always hated the monotony of life, dreaming of otherworldly realms and adventures. His fantasies turn real when he is summoned, alongside 99 others from across Earth, to climb the Tower of Transcendents-an ancient structure with 100 perilous floors. Their mission: unlock the power to stop the return of the Primordial Evil, a force threatening to destroy all dimensions. Each floor tests their strength, intellect, and spirit, revealing hidden truths and forcing Seun to confront his fears and ambitions. As alliances strain and the stakes rise, Seun must decide if he has what it takes to become the hero Earth needs-or risk losing everything to the darkness. In this race against time and terror, Seun's climb will define not just his fate, but the survival of countless worlds.

"Reality" "A fundamental concept of existence". "As I experienced the harsh reality of this world I began to question what was real and what was fake". "Now all I try to do is break free from the "Shackles of Reality" after all your reality might as well be another's illusion". .............…………… Adam Walker was an orphan who lost his parents when he was only seven. Awakening his bloodline at fourteen due to an accident he only has two years to prepare before he would be whisked into one of the nine academies. Follow his story as he finds his place in this world. Additional Tags; -overpowered MC -Romance -smart MC -rare bloodline - extremely overpowered FL -Academy Note: This novel will mostly be in MC's POV.

Yves Abismo Pecador was a human that was born in a world full of chaos and destruction. He fought his way to the top facing gods and unimaginable horrors, to break free from his shackles and achieve freedom from his dark past. Eventually Yves killed himself as he achieved the freedom he fought so hard for, and saw that there was nothing else for him to live for. Finding himself in a world vastly different from his past-world, he went on a journey to venture this new world, and to try to find a new purpose in this life..... As a Gamer???

After dying as a retired professional, John Evigeni wakes up in a new magical world where fight and death are common occurrences. As a Merchant, he's determined to navigate this realm facing daunting challenges with unexpected allies by his side. Will he discover the path to true fulfillment or remain shackled by his past?

A passionate researcher and lover of martial arts and combat sports finds himself reincarnated in a fantastical world of Martial Art. No longer shackled by the disease that afflicted his body on Earth, he decided to dedicate his body, heart, mind and soul to becoming a Martial Artist. What happens when a man of Earth meets an unearthly world? What happens when science meets fantasy? Follow Rui as he journeys through his Martial Path in a world of fantasies and tribulations. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Please support the novel with power stones, comments, reviews and gifts for more frequent updates. Even the tiniest bit of help does more for me than you can imagine. Join the novel Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/688uxZaAVF Art by: https://digitalrowye.com/

Beatrice has always known a life of struggle and survival. But when she's kidnapped and thrust into a world of luxury and deceit, she discovers a shocking truth: her entire life has been orchestrated by a mysterious figure known only as Gabriel. As she becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue and power struggles, Beatrice must confront the darkness of her own past and the true nature of her existence. Will she be able to break free from the shackles of her past and forge a new future, or will she remain forever bound by those who claim to own her?

Aiden is the last of his kind, the sun blessed. Ever since the night he lost everyone and everything, the fire in his heart had became all but coals. With nothing left and locked in a dungeon he meets a girl that slowly starts to stoke the dormant fires within and with it a small flame of hope is born.

A war between four kingdoms was settled when an unconquered land was discovered to keep the peace, a treaty was agreed upon. Monare was unfortunate to be from that land, now in a new land as a slave to a young lady and with a secret he needs to keep to survive. Now shackled and plotting for discovery. The story of Monare is a story of moving from the past mistakes that make you a slave. This story has sexual exploration, which is inspired by Spartacus and Gladiator. It is also a mix of historical fiction and fantasy into one story. warning: Topics of abuse, exploitation and other atrocities will be explored as some of it is part of the overall plot of our main characters journey toward self-discovery.

When seventeen year-old Whisky and his classmates are kidnapped and trapped in an abandoned warehouse, they're forced to participate in a twisted game of survival. With no escape and no mercy, they must fight each other to stay alive. As alliances are formed and broken, Whisky must confront his darkest fears and confront the true nature of humanity. But in this deadly arena, can anyone be trusted? With each passing day, the stakes grow higher, and the body count rises. Will Whisky emerge victorious, or become the next victim between the 'Cries of Rebels? Blood, Sweat and Tears: The Price of Freedoom!!!

In the Hills of Tlangthar in Xiaxo, Larin and his friends find themselves in the middle of an epoch changing event. With colonizing powers keeping them in control, the hills are slowly shaking off the shackles of the Kirat Empire. Accompany Larin, a young apprentice magi, as he traverses the world of Sinlung. A webnovel about colonialism and resistance, philosophy and politics. Updates at least once a day, twice on a good day and five when the momentum catches up. Game Lit RPG Politics and intrique Magic and philosophies about them

Emma Parker, a hard-working cleaner in a Dallas hotel, never imagined her life would change dramatically after one fateful, drunken encounter with ruthless billionaire Alex Cardwell. That single night of passion leads to an unexpected pregnancy, thrusting her into a world of luxury, deception and betrayal. As Alex struggles with a failing marriage with a manipulative Victoria, his life begins to unravel as Emma's pregnancy threatens to expose the cracks in his carefully controlled life. Torn between the simple life she's always known and the dangerous seductive pull of Alex’s world, Emma must decide who to trust. With enemies closing in and dark secrets coming to life, the stakes couldn't be higher. Can Emma protect herself and her child from the forces trying to destroy them? Can she navigate these treacherous waters? Will love triumph, or will their buried past tear them apart forever?

"If it is peace you seek then close your eyes and pray you are reborn in another world...because this one is broken beyond repair." Following the spawning of demons by fallen angels to wage war on heaven, mankind found itself caught in the wake of a holy war. To survive, they shed their humanity by contracting with demons, becoming shape shifters, blood suckers and spell casters. When the war ended, it left the world divided and those who had sold their souls were shackled by an agreement between heaven and a newly created hell, which made them incapable of harming the pure. And for a while, the world was peaceful again. But that changed when the gates of hell creaked open years later. Cause? A little girl with an inherited curse and her brother, who is recognized as heaven's greatest sin.

Humanity was destroyed at the hands of gods. Every human died or should have died. One survived. One human who did not care for other humans and did not want revenge survived the attack. He became something known as a Harbinger. Harbingers are beings that are beyond normal understanding. Even the gods cannot control them. Clive Belmont, a teenager who survived the attack of the gods, set out on a journey to find peace and unravel the mystery of the System that made him a Harbinger. His journey would be long but as a Harbinger, he will not face many problems. He will harvest and become stronger in order to break free from the shackles of System and control the entire System.

Once a veterinarian shackled by modern woes, now a noble in a mystical land, he sets out to rebuild the prestige of Beast Taming magic. With his innovative ideas and a cheating system, he discovers the true depth of the bonds between humans and magical creatures.

"In an unexpected turn of events, all the third-year students were put into an unusual internship program as game testers. While the scenario may seem mundane to some, the twist lies in the fact that they are clearly from different majors such as marketing, hotel accommodation, culinary arts, and woodcarving. While these students were offered an experience that would have been unimaginable, discontent arose in the third grade. The upcoming national exam, which is the final battleground for class supremacy, further sharpens the stakes. During this weird internship, will their academic rivalry remain, or will the rivalry that forms at school turn their internship into an unexpected major conflict?" (Updated Every Weekend)

Mission Details: Discover the dark secret of the Abandoned Mansion in the Outskirts and survive until dawn! Failure to comply with the quest will result in the reduction of the host's lifespan by 30 years. Danny is a struggling streamer who suddenly receives weird messages from a phone he bought from a shady merchant. What makes matters worst for him is that his life is at stake if he didn't finish what was being told in the message! "Wait a minute, maybe I can use this as content for my videos? If I am being threatened to die by this, might as well earn money from it!"

Mahalia, a 24-year-old F-rank hunter, meets her untimely end inside a treacherous dungeon. But fate has other plans for her! She awakens in the body of Yrinthia Ashbourne, a young aristocrat in the mysterious Proem Empire—a world vastly different from Earth, yet intriguingly similar with its own system. Armed with knowledge from her past life, Mahalia breaks free from the shackles of F-rank and rises to become an unstoppable S-rank hunter. When the first catastrophe strikes and humanity falls to the Demon King, Yrinthia is left as the last survivor. Pity from a fallen star grants her yet another chance—an opportunity to become a hunter once again and reclaim her destiny.

In a world steeped in ruins and shattered dreams, the people are captivated by the dangerous VR game known as 'Champion of the Hill'. Its rules seem simple enough: race to become the final runner in your lane to secure victory and gain real-world rewards. But beneath its seemingly straightforward premise lies a treacherous underworld of desperate players, where every step forward could cost more than just pride. [ Kaizer, a troubled teenager, stumbles upon a rare, functional machine that pulls him into the heart of Champion of the Hill. Little does he know, this seemingly chance encounter will thrust him into a game where the stakes are higher than anything he's ever faced before— and the line between virtual and reality begins to blur. ]

Imagine a world where football isn’t just a game—it’s war. In Red Zone, the best young players around the world are selected to participate in a once in a lifetime tournament, rivalries on the field boil over into explosive personal battles, with every player fighting not just for victory, but for survival. This gripping tale dives deep into the intense psyche of athletes pushed to their limits, with twists that will have you turning pages like you’re in the final minutes of a tied champions league knockout match. Packed with raw emotion, high-stakes action, and unforgettable characters, it’s a story of passion, betrayal, and redemption that will keep you hooked until the very last whistle.

Shen Yuan was a weak and frail, orphan boy leaving happily with his grandfather, a normal mortal life. One day his grandfather dies in a tragic incident, which also sets his path to become an immortal. Can he take revenge for his grandfather's death ? Can he learn the secrets of his origin that lie buried? Watch Shen Yuan as he breaks the shackles of fate and walks his path to becoming a god!

+Note: The novel will be paused for updates to the storyline. Thank you for your understanding. A group of unsuspecting students is caught in a deadly contest where lives are at stake and time is running out. They must uncover the truth behind the sinister "Cinderella's Palace." As rain pours and thunder roars, Yuki finds herself in a Jinro Game reminiscent of a Japanese drama she watched. The villagers need to identify the wolves to save themselves, but in this game, distinguishing between the fake and real wolves is crucial for her survival. What if she draws the wolf card?