Pawns In The Game Book

On the cracked courts of Pinehill, Jaden "Silk" Hunter was a king. His ankle-breaking crossovers, no-look passes, and thunderous dunks made him a streetball legend. But when a scholarship pulls him into the unforgiving world of Ironwood Academy, the country’s most prestigious basketball powerhouse, Jaden learns that talent isn’t enough. At Ironwood, the court is a battlefield, every teammate is a rival, and Coach Grayson Hale rules with an iron fist. The flashy, unpredictable style that made Jaden a legend on the streets is seen as reckless and immature here. His teammates doubt him, his coach benches him, and the media begins to whisper: Is "Silk" all show and no substance? But Jaden isn’t here to play by anyone else’s rules. With his pride on the line and the weight of his hometown’s expectations on his shoulders, he’s determined to prove that style and substance can coexist—that you can rewrite the game and still come out on top. When rival prodigies, team betrayals, and mounting pressure push him to the edge, Jaden must rise beyond raw talent and show everyone that greatness isn’t just about playing the game—it’s about playing the Game Above Game. Will Jaden rise to the top, or will the weight of greatness bring him crashing down?

Following the 3rd lyric book release of "Happily Ever After" released in 2022, Dancing Alone in The Dark" is a part of a 2 ACT series, official follow up and 4th (4-5th) lyric book projects by singer/songwriter, Darius Clayton. Set To Release June 21st, of 2024. (First Updated: Bio On November 13th 2023.) (Last Updated: Bio On March 22nd 2024.) ACT II. Out August 1st. Let the poetry speak for itself.

Randy, an ordinary guy from earth, reincarnated in other world as Randolph Victor, the son of a viscount. He trained himself seriously because he wants to live a fulfilling life. But, a certain incident made him realized that this world was a Girl’s Romance Game (Otome) Moreover, Randy is nothing more than a mob character with no name in the game. And he has zero knowledge about the future. He also accidentally save the villainess who was supposed to be exiled from the country… Randy, the mob. Elizabeth, the exiled young lady. And a witch, who was actually the original game’s final boss…. And standing before them is, The protagonist who has perfect knowledge of the games. The group of guys she has seduced. And the backing of a whole country. The story unfold in unexpected ways…. ——- Advanced chapters: patreon.com/Medblare

Living life in this new world was already hard enough.... So why? Why is the villainess of this world obsessed with me?

Ken, a cold lowlife guy with a dark past, gets stuck in a game where he had to perform tasks and receive their karma, all to cover up a debt of 1 Million. From burning a child alive in public to bombing a crowd to getting a plane crashed into a building, and facing their consequences, all for money, welcome to THE KARMA GAME.

Ethan, an orphan working as a bartender. Thrust into a world of Resonance, which he barely understands, he discovers a chilling truth about himself. To survive, he must grow stronger as remain hidden to protect his secrets. However, fate seems to delight shattering his fragile life, dragging him into a relentless cycle of danger and despair.

Reincarnated into an eroge brimming with cunning and seductive women, Shia quickly learns this world is no paradise. His childhood friend? A manipulative beauty with a penchant for control. The maid? A silver-haired, venomous tsundere. Even the elegant motherly figures hide sharp fangs behind their kind smiles. Fortunately, Shia knows this world’s secret: a unique system that only he can use. From making alliances with snake-like in-laws to hosting wild parties in the elf kingdom, Shia takes charge as the self-proclaimed administrator of chaos. But taming bad women isn’t easy, and Shia’s life quickly turns into a whirlwind of power plays, unexpected friendships, and wild nights.

Chen Lun transmigrated to the year before the game's public beta, becoming an NPC in the game world. Thus, a new version was born... Steam punk, Mysterious Objects, Church, Shelter, the pathways of the Sequences of the Seven True Gods... He placed his black top hat on his head, standing atop the ruins. Behind him stood the villain bosses from former game versions, the silent Nun Floey, Bloody Painter Noah, Swordsman Antonio, the delusional clown Alec... Chen Lun said, "Players grind monsters, I grind players, it makes perfect sense..." ... Also known as "How to Rationally Use Players as a Sustainable Resource," "These Bosses Are Really Strong But They Are All My Underlings," "No Way! So I Can Be A Deity, Too?!"

Fang Heng was transmigrated to a parallel world and his soul was forced into the body of a man who had just committed suicide. Huh? What? Every human here was being forced to join a game? Those who refused would be killed? Wait? This suicide dude was a pro gamer? He had the highest S-rank talent sill, the Zombie Clone? Damn! The S-rank skill evolved! My zombie clones could auto hunt! [Your zombie army has crafted Wooden Axe x720 when you were offline. You have received 1921 experience points for the Basic Crafting skill.] [Your zombie army has chopped down 27,821 trees and gathered 128,973 pieces of wood while you were offline. You have received 2,171,921 experience points for the Basic Wood Chopping skill.] Just as the rest of the players were struggling to survive in the zombie apocalyptic game, Fang Heng's zombie clones were starting to clear every resource out of the forest. Hm... What an interesting game!

"Will she sacrifice her freedom for her family? Lexi world has come crashing down. Her family’s prestigious business empire, built over generations, is in shambles—wrecked by her father’s reckless gambling and alcohol-fueled mistakes. On the verge of financial ruin, with creditors banging at their door, she is presented with an unimaginable offer from the enigmatic billionaire Julian Blackwood. Julian isn’t just any man. He’s one of the most powerful, ruthless figures in the business world, known for getting what he wants at any cost. His wealth and influence are limitless, and now, he’s set his sights on Lexi. His proposal is as simple as it is shocking: spend one year as his lover, subm it to his every desire, bear his child, and he will save her family from financial devastation. Desperation forces Lexi to consider the unthinkable. If she agrees, it means plunging herself into Julian’s world of luxury and excess, but also into a dangerous game of submission and control. What she doesn’t expect is how intensely Julian will dominate not only her body, but her mind and heart as well. In his glittering penthouses and private jets, Lexi is drawn deeper into his twisted world, where pleasure and pain intertwine, and where she finds herself craving the very things she once feared. But Julian’s wealth comes with more than just power. It brings danger. His empire is built on secrets, and as Lexi becomes more entangled in his life, she realizes that his obsession with her goes beyond lust. He wants to own her in every way. And though Lexi begins to surrender to his intoxicating touch, she starts to unravel the dark forces lurking behind his fortune. His enemies are watching, waiting for any sign of weakness, and Lexi may be the perfect target. As the lines between contract and real emotion blur, Lexi finds herself torn. Her growing feelings for Julian clash with the terrifying realization that she is being consumed by his world. He isn’t just a billionaire offering her salvation, he is a man who will stop at nothing to possess her completely. Just when Lexi believes she might have found a way to navigate the dangers of their arrangement, a shocking betrayal shatters everything. Now, with her heart and her future on the line, she faces an impossible choice: stay with Julian and risk losing her soul, or break free and face the wrath of a man who is used to owning everything, including her.   Can Lexi escape Julian’s seductive grip, or will the billionaire’s obsession trap her forever, binding her not just with wealth, but with the child that will tie them together for a lifetime?

In a realm where magic and betrayal intertwine, "Frozen Destiny" unfolds the gripping tale of Winter, a betrayed soul who, after being slain by his best friend, Yuui, finds himself granted a second chance at life through reincarnation. Reborn without a trace of his former magical affinity, Winter emerges as an ordinary baby in a world vastly different from the one he left behind. As he grows up, he faces the challenges of a magic-deprived existence, navigating a society where power is determined by one's innate abilities. what will he do will he take revenge or choose to leave the past.

"Fu#k this shit!" This was not the ending I was hoping for after investing so much time and money into this game! The protagonist is dead, leaving behind six heroines. I wanted him to be happy, and I'll make sure he gets his happy ending—even if I have to grab fate by the collar and rewrite the game myself. But just as I thought I'd fixed the ending, why the hell did all six heroines fall for me instead? What about the protagonist? And now that I’ve changed fate… what happens next? --- "The OG MC character is inspired by 'Cale' of the the 'Trash of count family novel' so you might find some similarities. ... Anyway give a try at least 10 chapters before making any decisions to continue reading this novel!!!

Living in a fantasy world isn't all its cracked up to be. No good plumbing, no good food, no video games, no social media, constant terrorist/demon attacks. Not to mention I even have a job... Well, a "Job" implies I'm being compensated for my work. A better term for it would be "Mandatory Volunteer" or "Slave" Either way this "Job" is my only ticket out of this god-forsaken world. What is it? Well, to be honest... I don't really know.

Eun-Byul Lee, a fearless and street-smart fighter, meets a tragic end in a car accident—only to awaken as Cecilia von Arlen, a minor character in a novel she once read. As Cecilia, a timid pushover fated to die tragically halfway through the story, Eun-Byul must use her wits and fighting spirit to change her destiny and survive in a world that was never meant to be hers.

In 2036 More games were introduced around the world and One of them is the game called "The Game of Survival" Its the popular FPS zombie game That its so popular around the world. But there was a secret from the game that no one knows. Andre, Jake, Ljay, and Eman are one of the players of this game. They just play peacefully and without any problems. Until the one fateful moment, They realized that they were inside the game. Almost 12,000 players were trapped inside the game including them. "If you die or become a zombie on this game you cannot go back to the real world." "To Beat the game, You must find the Golden Arc and proceed to 100th floor to get out from this world". These words starting their new adventure inside the game. Are they Going to survive or Are they going to be a Zombies on this world?

The "Real Game" is this game, the world itself. There, shut-ins strive day in and day out without knowing why they are the target of attacks. The real reason might actually be the fact that there is an open competition in this world. A battle royal of some sort and shut-ins are the strongest players that can beat them. That is why this is a "Real Game Shut-in".

For countless centuries, rumors have persisted about mysterious group deaths—instances where clusters of people perish without any known cause. These occurrences are not confined to just the past but reach into the future, and not just within our world but in others we've yet to discover. Some speculate these groups are reincarnated into different realities, transported into fantasies as part of some unknown cycle. But what lies behind these unexplained events? And if those who died were truly reborn elsewhere, is this new existence a gift—or something far more sinister?

Kwon Jae-hyuk, a renowned lawyer known for his sharp mind and unwavering logic, is thrown into a life-altering predicament when a mysterious accident leaves him stranded in an unfamiliar body. He awakens in a lavish hospital room, surrounded by unfamiliar faces who call him by a different name: Cha Ji-hoon. Confused and disoriented, Jae-hyuk soon discovers that he has somehow inhabited the body of a young heir to a powerful entertainment company. However, Ji-hoon's life was far from idyllic. He was a troubled soul, haunted by a tragic past and burdened by the weight of his family's expectations. As Jae-hyuk navigates this unfamiliar territory, he encounters a cast of intriguing characters, including scheming relatives, a terrified nurse, and a mysterious figure who whispers chilling threats. He must unravel the mystery of his predicament, confront the challenges of his new identity, and contend with the hidden dangers lurking within the glamorous world of entertainment. "The Serpent's Game" is a thrilling story of identity, deception, and survival. It explores themes of fate, ambition, and the unexpected twists and turns that life can throw our way.

Dark Knight! Is a Virtual Reality game that aims to defeat the Dark Knight, who has terrorized the entire continent. With its advanced graphics and realistic atmosphere, it attracts great attention from all over the world in a very short time. But there is one thing people don't know. The Dark Knight is aware of everything. In the last raid, something unexpected happens and the most powerful character of the game is erased from the game. Nobody realizes it, but the Black Knight's consciousness is transferred to Park Minho, a senior high school student.

Every 10 years 15 students are chosen to play several deadly games for the amusement of vile, destructive and deadly forces. Failure to do so was situation worse than death, some were dismembered body part to part, some were eaten alive, or boiled or worse fried. No one has escaped the death game and to prevent the circle from repeating every 10 years the chosen students must complete 15 terrifying steps with malicious consequences and prices that either take you to the next step or kill you. Meanwhile Alexander a class nerd and a victim of several bullying got entangled in a bigger mess, being hated and despised wasn't enough he was publicly humiliated by half of his classmates. But fate has another plan for him hearing of the final gathering of the seniors of Sunshine international school he eagerly decided to join but it became his doom. Creatures beyond human comprehension, twisted and deformed appeared from the shadows and 15 students were taken forcefully. Those that were not chosen were brutally killed leaving the chosen ones to a fate worse than death.....

Jihoon, un collégien de 15 ans, n’est pas un garçon ordinaire. Passionné par les livres, la stratégie et la politique, il passe ses journées à planifier des avenirs imaginaires et à rêver de changer le monde. Dans une Corée du Sud frappée par une crise économique, il reste un étudiant brillant, solitaire et respecté... mais méprisé par ses pairs pour son manque d’intérêt envers les relations humaines. Tout change lorsqu’un événement extraordinaire transporte Jihoon, avec sa classe entière, dans un autre monde. Un royaume en péril les invoque pour combattre les monstres menaçant leur survie. Mais à leur arrivée, Jihoon découvre avec stupeur que son pouvoir est évalué comme inutile : il est de rang F. Humilié et rejeté, il est exilé dans une région dangereuse du continent, infestée de créatures terrifiantes. Cependant, le royaume a fait une erreur fatale. Jihoon possède un don unique : un système créateur capable de concevoir des technologies révolutionnaires, des bâtiments majestueux, et même des capacités surnaturelles. Ce qui semblait être une condamnation devient l'opportunité parfaite pour bâtir son propre empire. Alors que Jihoon transforme cette terre hostile en une puissance redoutable, il découvre que les créatures elles-mêmes peuvent devenir des alliées, intelligentes et loyales. Rejeté hier, il est prêt à devenir aujourd'hui le créateur d’un futur où le royaume devra s’incliner devant sa puissance. Le monde l’a méprisé. Maintenant, il va redéfinir ce monde.

There is a parallel world to this world. Only the chosen ones will travel through the past and participate in various escape games. Bai Leshui also traveled through the past. But he is different. Other players are escaping, but he is arranged to be a ghost. System: Let’s climb to the top and become the biggest BOSS. The first copy: Mystery of a wealthy family. Role: Newly married widowed sister-in-law. Basic character settings: 1. You are a madman. 2. You are a transvestite. Host please keep the settings to blend into the dungeon background, don't OOC, don't let the players discover your 'ghost' identity, and eliminate the survival players! Bai Leshui: ...is this setting correct? ? ? ********** Many people have disappeared in this world, and some people have fallen asleep inexplicably. Only a handful of people returned to shout about the fact of crossing. In order to explore the truth, Rong Zheng was hired to infiltrate the investigation. However, after three years of preparation, he was finally lucky enough to be selected as a player. In the first copy, he fell in love at first sight with a male NPC (pseudo) wearing women's clothing in the game. Rong Zheng: Please allow me to talk about love first? System prompt: You have been invited as a guest, but both the house and the people are a bit strange. Player status: Guest. Passing conditions: 1. Survive for seven days. 2. Reveal the secrets hidden in the mansion. 3. There is a very special existence here. Find it and reveal it. If one of the above is met, it will be considered as clearance. Rong Zheng made a big cross on the clearance content and wrote the new content as follows: 1. Confess to him. 2. Find out his identity and contact information. 3. Attack him! Rong Zheng: Satisfied. Special note: There will be no real dead people in the game, only the game will eliminate players, and the protagonist will not collapse.

Samantha, 24 year old detective, is in a fix when her ex-bestfriend goes missing. The story goes through different stages of friendships, Misunderstandings, and betrayals...

After losing her husband, Queen Ana Sofia seeks a new king through a grand tournament. Amidst the competition, she finds unexpected love with a mysterious contestant. But as their romance blossoms, political intrigue and betrayal threaten to tear them apart. Will Ana Sofia choose love over duty, or will the demands of the kingdom force them apart?

"Good morning. I'm your assistant, Fifteen. Let's see, which task you have to complete today." Even in her wildest dreams, Amy had never thought that she would be transmigrated into the world of an incomplete novel! But, it happened in reality. Heartbroken, introvert Amy isolated herself more and more from the outside world and immersed herself in the world of books. One day, in search of a good novel, she found an unknown website containing some really good pieces. She picked one, and started reading. But it was unfinished. what could have happened next? Thinking about it, she went to bed. The next day, she woke up in a completely different place. Soon she heard a strange voice. "Congratulations! You've successfully transmigrated into the novel 'The Tale of Two Hearts'. Welcome to the Novel System." Surprised, she found out that she was actually transmigrated into the novel she was reading last night! As it was left unfinished, all the characters went on their own way, changing the complete storyline and also the characters. Now, she had to bring them back to the original story line and finish the novel in order to go back to her own world. To do that, she had to complete the tasks given by the system everyday. And there was no way out..! She agreed and started to play her role. But as she navigated the story, she discovered that she was not just a mere pawn in this novel, but an important part of a much bigger picture!

Heaven is indifferent. God is indifferent to the suffering of people, just as the Player is indifferent to the fate of useless NPCs. Each Player becomes a God when he decides the fate of the entire world and its inhabitants. What if the Player himself becomes the character he previously controlled, and finds himself locked in a world he considered just a game?

“If you can make him fall in love with you, I will raise your pay to be ten times more” On her first day at the prestigious Suma Group, Cora learns she will be working for Axel Kusuma, the youngest son of the company’s wealthy and influential family. Suma Group is one of the richest corporations in the country, and Axel, known as a Heartthrob, is the Vice President Just like the rumor said, Axel is a charmer that doesn’t deserve the position as Vice President. Everyone knew he was the complete opposite of his half-brother, Ethan Kusuma—the ice-cold, disciplined president who had successfully led the company for the past three years. Cora's task? To transform Axel from a reckless player into a competent Vice President, someone who can finally compete with his brother. But there is an additional task for Cora, she must make her boss who is a jerk to fall in love with her. Despite being the best in her field, this is by far the most difficult task she's ever faced. Love wasn't her expertise—how could it be, when she'd never been in a relationship before?