Does Miyazaki Play His Own Games

Everyone is playing a regal game. Everyone except Lucia (who probably should). After her father faced accusations of trying to seize the throne from his father and king, he was exiled along with his family. They were no longer royalty, but his wife would not have it. She was friends with the queen of Vershia and used that to her advantage. Her two older daughters were the right age to marry the two princes, and she would make that happen come what may. That became a problem when the oldest daughter was ignored by the crown prince, who formed a friendship with the youngest of the girls. There was still hope; Lucia could become the future queen. But Lucia was not groomed for this role. She did not want to live for the type of marriage she could snag. She did not want to take the man who had been planned for her sister. But that’s the thing with plans, isn’t it? She never planned to fall in love with the man, and there she was: an unwilling participant in the regal games. Would she capture the crown? How would everything affect her relationship with her sister? Was there ever pleasing her mother? [WSA 2024 Entry]

Rachel Foster’s carefully constructed world is crumbling around her. Her fiancé, Jasper, faces imminent ruin, caught in a web of accusations and financial turmoil. Desperate to save him, Rachel is left with only one option: Kingsly Scott, the man she abandoned years ago, a man now transformed into a billionaire forged in the fires of betrayal. Kingsly agrees to help, but his offer is far from charitable. He hasn't forgotten Rachel's decision to choose wealth over their love, and he intends to extract a price more devastating than she could ever imagine. His terms are brutal, forcing Rachel to confront the ghosts of their shared past and the devastating consequences of her choices. As she navigates the treacherous landscape of Kingsly's world, a world of power plays, high-stakes deals, and simmering resentments, Rachel finds herself caught in a dangerous game of manipulation and desire. The lines between love and revenge blur as old flames are rekindled, threatening to consume them both. But Kingsly's motivations are shrouded in mystery. Is he truly driven by revenge, or does a flicker of their former love still burn within his hardened heart? Rachel must unravel his true intentions while battling her own conflicting emotions. Can she reconcile the man she once loved with the ruthless tycoon he has become? Meanwhile, a shadow lurks beneath the surface. Rachel’s brother, Noah, is entangled in a risky venture within Kingsly’s empire, a venture that could have far-reaching consequences. A conspiracy is brewing, threatening to expose secrets and destroy everything Rachel holds dear. Caught between her loyalty to Jasper, her reawakened feelings for Kingsly, and the looming threat of unknown enemies, Rachel must make impossible choices. Will she sacrifice her own future to protect the ones she loves? Or will she become another casualty in Kingsly's ruthless game?

There love was nothing to be compared with, there relationship kept growing without any stop but it had a stop after the way she betrayed him, he could not believe it, he left her not knowing what to do After many years, he came back having the mindset of seeking revenge on her, but he thought the revenge will be to quick, he claimed her, she fell for it falling onto his arms again not knowing he came to play games with her. the games were unbearable for her, she could not stand the facts that the man she as loved and still loved could do such for her. During the journey secret of his parents and other secrets were revealed, more betrayals came there way from family and friends, his enemy kept increasing by numbers, his love for her started growing as he play games with her without knowing will he stop the game and confess to her will she give up will he find out who is real parents are will he dump her after playing enough games with her find out by clicking the read button enjoy the ride lovies

When renowned game developer Giri meets his untimely end, he awakens as twelve-year-old Vel in the magical realm of Aeonalus—his own creation. Five hundred years have passed since he crafted the world, and Vel finds himself in the village of Oakhaven, facing threats that have evolved beyond his original designs. Determined to protect those he now loves, Vel embarks on a journey of self-discovery and courage, uncovering the true power of his past decisions and the weight of responsibility as he fights for his new reality.

Young training monk Alex used to wander through the peaceful temple and village， his heart calm and serene. But then， a beautiful girl suddenly entered his life， stirring feelings within him. Just as their emotions began to grow， an unexpected alien hunting game put their lives in danger. Crisis after crisis， they discovered their true purposes. Upon their first meeting， Alex said，“My master told me I must not be attached to worldly desires…” FULL book available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.au/Night-Hunting-Games-Pubang/dp/B0DD4HRRG9

I am an unfortunate teen who died young in a house fire and entered the afterlife being only 17 years old. It wasn't as I would've expected it to be, instead of eternal darkness, I was placed inside a game, a game that's set in an abandoned city deprived of life and energy. In this game, I was assigned challenging tasks with a remarkably attractive reward at the end of the line, which is a pass back into life.

What do a supreme sorcerer, a normal teenager, an evil overlord, a hero, and an apprentice mage have in common? Not much, but they will all share one experience eventually. And that experience is death. This is a story of second chances and being united through the one common experience.

DESTINY GAMES. It has been 85 years since Earth-11 became aligned with Yggdrasil and 73 years since Icon became the first demigod from Earth. Icon, as the first demigod, was privileged to weave the thread of fate for everyone. He was supposed to cut off Yggdrasil and free Earth-11 from the grasps of the other Earths and their god kings. That's why everyone helped him climb the tower of Destiny. But instead of ridding earth of Yggdrasil, he turned the destiny of mankind into seven rings of immortality.  The first ring was for the immortality of power. The second was for the immortality of the knowledge. The third, fourth, fifth, and sixth were for the immortality of the mind, energy, body, and soul. The last ring, the ring of the paragon, was made to rule them all.  Icon kept the ring of the paragon for himself and became a dictator. He ruled with an iron fist for many years. His was a reign of terror. But he was eventually vanquished by the collective effort of the world.  It has been 62 years since then. Icon is no more, but the damage he had done still remains. Earth-11 is still connected to Yggdrasil. The deadly games of the Tower of Destiny still remain, and the fight for the seven rings of immortality still continues.  Kelvin Thorn has just awakened his ability. It came at a good time too since he is running for his life. The ability he awakened saved him, but it came with a cost. He must climb the tower of destiny under the witness of the whole world and accumulate destiny, or he will die.  His situation is not unique. Everyone that awakens, which is mostly everyone, must climb the tower of destiny. It is one of the curses that Icon left behind before he died. But Thorn is different because the seventh ring found him.  The tower of destiny is where everyone granted power by destiny, be they humans, non-humans, or otherworlders, must fight in games of might, skill, and knowledge to gather the power of destiny. They will either die or eventually overcome death. Kelvin will be one of the latest in the line of billions of others in this struggle. DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/Ku2gqaHz

Ken is a smart runaway with a dark past, who after a near death experience finds himself waking up in another world. Chosen by Lilith-a mischievous spirit-he's thrown into "New Oasis", a world of high risks where 10,000 players duke it out for a single, ultimate wish. In a land teeming with bustling cities, treacherous mountains, and unyielding foes, Ken has but 5,000 coins, his wits, and the unreliable guidance of Lilith. The goal is to obtain eight legendary gems via twisted games and players who are far more cunning, Beyond that wish, Ken carries the weight of his crimes, unsure what began it all. With redemption, revenge, and freedom hanging in the balance, Ken risks everything in the New Oasis, where only the strongest-or smartest-will survive.

Haruto was just a regular NEET, happily wasting away in his tiny apartment—until a cosmic system error accidentally maxed out all his stats and threw him into a medieval fantasy world. Sounds great, right? Wrong. The Adventurer’s Guild won’t let him register because he’s too strong and would break the ranking system. Regular jobs reject him because he’s too perfect—his handwriting is suspiciously flawless, his cooking causes magical explosions, and his blacksmithing is so legendary that the masters retire out of shame. Even criminals don’t want him because he’s so stealthy that he accidentally robbed a noble’s mansion just by walking past it. Now broke, jobless, and completely unhireable, Haruto is just trying to live a peaceful life. But society refuses to let him be a NEET. To make things worse, Lilia, the new Demon Lord, has decided that he’s the only man worthy of standing by her side—whether as her general or her husband. Can Haruto find a normal job before he accidentally becomes the strongest unemployed king in history?

Like every typical otome isekai story, the story follows a woman finds herself reborn as the villainess. But this isn’t your everyday story where you find on the internet. There is no proving her innocence. No changing fate. No escaping the role she has been given. Instead, she must play the villainess perfectly—or suffer the consequences. Any attempt to act out of character results in unexplainable punishments, not just for herself, but for those she cares about. The world itself demands that she follows the script, forcing her into a life of cruelty, betrayal, and inevitable ruin. But if she is doomed to be the villainess… then she will become one on her own terms. In a world that won’t allow her to be anything else, she will play the role so well that even fate will regret cursing her. Join me in this untold story of a destined woman who must traverse the pearls the world has given her.

In a future where the line between reality and virtual reality is all but erased, RPG games reign supreme. A young programmer, driven by an intense urge to escape poverty and an unwavering dream, pours his soul into creating Bloodbound Ascension, a ruthless online game. But his journey ends tragically when exhaustion claims his life, only for him to awaken within his own creation as an NPC trapped in one of its deadliest Towers. Armed with the knowledge of every trap, secret, and monster, he must navigate the brutal world he designed, struggling to survive against other NPCs and the merciless mechanics of Bloodbound Ascension. In a realm where the line between creator and creation no longer exists, can he rewrite his fate, or will his masterpiece become his tomb?

Have you ever how the 'unique quest chains' are born, how 'mega-rare super-items' just drop out of thin air, and why every random minor character in the starting village is a hidden expert? I am the reason. I am the silently curshing ghost ofthe machine running cogs of 'secret quests', the plot-driving device of destiny, the shepherd to the millions of players that just KNOW that every stone holds a unique opportunity for loot, lore and skills. I am a sole Admin of the greatest DMMO-RPG, partialy AI and a man who holds the great responsibility overseeing the life of the game... With a slight problem though. The game was destroyed a week before it's start. Completely. So now there is no game. There are players, me and million of cheap tricks I honed in my life for the single goal of proving to all of you, that... This game definitely does exist. --- First of all, I post this book on my Patreon. 18 chapters of this book are there - for 3$ it's all yours... Though, of course, I will be posting it for free on this site too. Except I first post them on my Patreon - so now 1 chapter is here - and 19 are there. When it would have 10 chapters here? 28 chapters are there. So... You know? You can support my life there for 18 chapters ahead of the curve. I will be very grateful!

"She is my sister Jason, I can't do this to her...", she said with tears dancing in her eyes. Truth is, she wanted him just as much as he wanted her, how can she not, this man has been nothing but kind to her and she on the other hand, has been a rock to him. Someone he could lean on, the only person who remained when other's have turned their backs on him, including this so-called sister, Stella. Growing up in Marshtown, two sister, Liberty and Stella Black didn't have it easy, especially after losing their parents. Being the older one, Liberty was forced to sacrifice college in order to support her younger sister, Stella, and she never took those sacrifices lightly. In fact, if there was anything the sisters knew and appreciated, was their bond for each other. They had each other, and for each other they would perish, well, at least that was until the arrival of Jason Parker, the ever so charismatic, gentle and handsome star cricket player - oh, and rich. Jason's appearance put their bond and their character to test, "Is blood truly thicker than water?", Liberty asked.

"I Want to Play a Game" blends elements such as time loops, infinite streams, rule-based games, and post-apocalyptic survival, all set against a unique Chinese aesthetic with mind-bending plot twists. The story unfolds in an alternate realm known as "The Land of Endings," where all participants are "the Guilty"—people burdened with sins in the real world—who are forcibly drawn into a death game controlled by the Twelve Zodiac. The game is divided into three levels: "Heaven," "Earth," and "Human." Within ten days, participants must win "the Dao" through strategic play, deduction, or cooperation; once they accumulate enough, they can escape. Those who fail will lose their memory and be resurrected on the eleventh day, while only those who awaken the "Echo" ability can retain their memories and move on to the next cycle of reincarnation. Originally a "place for divine creation," The Land of Endings has become a brutal battleground for survival following the betrayal of the Zodiac leader, "Tianlong" (Heavenly Dragon).

Born with an unusual birthmark, the shape of a skeleton’s head with rose patterns round about it on her neck, many believed she would only bring bad luck to those around her. This belief was solidified when two of her suitors died unexpectedly right after a visit to her home. Such a thing should come as a bother to any woman but the same could not be said about Nyx. She didn't care if the beliefs about her were true or false. She never liked any of her suitors. Her heart had always been longing for a certain man whom she was very familiar with in her childhood but ceased to appear before her the moment she entered adolescence. Since she knew him one thing was very certain about him, he was not human since he never aged. Not even once. Believing he would one day come again, Nyx was prepared to wait until the day they would meet again. But not everything goes as planned. Having a sickly mother whose only wish was to see her daughter get married and an influential suitor who didn't mind the deaths around her, Nyx soon found herself married off and her mother passed away leaving a father who dreaded her existence and a husband she never loved. **** From a distance he watched her grow, keeping his distance from her, staying within the shadows. As she aged slowly into adulthood, the mark on her neck became more prominent and so was her scent. He wanted her to grow, but when she finally came of age, he thought she would be better without him. But as time wore on and other men began to show interest in her, he could not hold back nor could he let them have her. He discarded those who had an interest in her but one of them slipped through his fingers while he was away and took her. He waited to see if she was happy with her life, with that man, if she was, then he would let her be. She would be able to live a happy life this time unlike the previous one, but everything changed when the forces from the underworld learned of her existence and her connection with him. Her husband was killed which he permitted and her life was in constant danger. Keeping the distance was no longer an option and he once again appeared before her.

When interdimensional portals opened in Earth, a young man named Adrian Sage is forced to participate in a mysterious survival game. The only way to survive is to enter the portals, each leading to a new realm with its unique games and challenges. With each portal, Adrian must adopt to new rules, opponents, all while unravelling the secrets behind the tournament and the true purpose of the portals. As Adrian progresses, the stakes grow higher and the games become increasingly deadly. Will Adrian be able to survive the games or will he become the latest causality of this new battle royale?

Twelve people are kidnapped and brought to a mysterious hotel by someone named Mr. Cat, they have been told the only way to escape is to kill each other...but would they really do it? As tensions run rampant will they break to the pressure or survive and make it out alive. Updates every Thursday!

what do want from me. mind games, labyrinths, videogames, I have it all but, you have none.

In the first year after being sold off, you were lucky to have been placed with a wise cellmate. Although she was only 1 and a half years older, she had been here for a very long time. If not for her you would have ended up in the pile of bodies at the back of the farthest confinement unit long before you were able to be sold. After only 2 months with your new friend, her time to be sold off had come. She came to the cell excitedly, to fetch her belongings before finally bidding her goodbyes. Her belongings consisted of nothing, she had only used that as an excuse to come back and tell her little cellmate the exciting news. "He's so handsome and tall. He looked at me with eyes full of intrigue and passion!" Exclaimed Joelle, her cellmate. "I knew the day would come, he is a kind man as to even let me make one last trip down here, don't worry, Evalie. Someday, you will be bought and taken away from all of this by a handsome prince just like me. But for now, just hold tight and keep doing as I've taught you over this past few moons, I will always remember you, my evalie. Stay safe princess."those were the last sane words you ever heard come out of joelle's mouth. After only a mere month with the "handsome prince" Joelle was returned to the establishment, only the person that returned was but a mere shell of what her Joelle was before she left. The girl was only 16, but just in the course of a few moons, she had all the life and will to live sucked out of her. That man not only stomped one girls dream to be saved by a Prince Charming but it was actually two girls who had their hope extinguished and soaked in an endless flow of cold harsh water. Unfortunately that was the harsh truth slaves had to face. Wether you become a simple servant, to even a torture doll for your master to take out his frustrations on, you are a slave. That is your place. You must know it and abide by it, always, forever.

Hanjun, who used to live alone, wakes up in a strange, old church in a different world called Eorera. In this world, there are two gods: the God of Light and the God of Darkness. A thousand years ago, the God of Darkness created demons and attacked humans. The God of Light was nowhere to be found, and people believed they were abandoned. Hanjun finds himself mistaken for being the God of Light by an old priest who was praying for help against the demons. Even though Hanjun is not actually a god, he ends up in a divine body on a stone throne, realizing he has lost most of his powers. He decides to help the humans by recruiting players from Earth through a game he creates called "God's Games Online." He sends out gaming equipment for free to a few selected players, who will enter the game to help protect Ulon Town from the approaching demons. Hanjun also creates a game system and an NPC guide, using the old priest named Barry to lead the players. Hanjun hides his true identity As "Holy Son" and starts preparing to gather faith and regain his power to protect the people of Eorera. Note: 1. Slow-paced story. 2. There is no female lead in this book.

In the place where the elite gather, happened a murder to start it all with the clues brings back the past and choices leading the future, A detective chosen to wield the Magician to find the fool lost in the past and end his Play Of Arcana

"Hearts on Lockdown" Synopsis Nike’s rule is simple: no strings attached. She’s a heartbreaker by choice—flirty, teasing, and always in control. She knows how to get what she wants and walks away without a second thought. Then she meets Jimi. Sarcastic, unimpressed, and completely immune to her charm, Jimi is everything Nike isn’t. He doesn’t care about her games, her rules, or her heartbreaker act. For Nike, he’s the ultimate challenge—and she never backs down from a challenge. But Lagos has a way of turning even the best-laid plans upside down. In a city where emotions run high and nothing stays simple, Nike might find herself playing a game she’s not ready for. Can she handle a guy who doesn’t play by the rules? Or will Jimi break through the walls she’s so carefully built? In a story where hearts are toys and games are the only rule, Nike and Jimi are about to discover that some games are harder to win than others.

Update Schedule: Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday on WN, SH, MSB, and RR. As for the Patrons, almost Daily updates with guaranteed 25 new Chapters each month. Discord: https://discord.gg/t2gPEt3 Synopsis: Keith, a vieux riche, spoiled and cherished, heir to the Demiliore Consortium, lives his life at large. Power, Wealth, Fame; He has it all. But is it all just a dream? With a set of memories, the knowledge of the future, in a play orchestrated by Destiny, knowing well that he is born to be a Villain, will he prevail? Or is he going to fall at the hands of the Child of Destiny just like he did in the nightmare that haunts him? Author's Note: Yes, the story is heavily influenced by Urban-Fantasy Chinese Novels. Don't read if you have a problem with those types of plots. 'Cliche' plot elements are bound to appear, so if you easily get triggered by such things, keep away. And I would advise you to not even start the story if you are an ardent believer of 'Good shall prevail over the Evil'. Keep away! MC here is a Villain! But yes, he is not someone deprived of emotions, even though he is a Scum. So, do not expect an outright Evil MC either. I don't write Netorare. Don't worry about it! Warnings: > Incest > Dark Elements > Sexual Content > Traumatising Content > Gore > Manipulative MC > Sexual Abuse > Parallel World (Almost a New World) > Fantasy Elements (Full-fledged Fantasy later) > System > Slavery