Wake Up When September Ends

After a freak accident takes the lives of Lucas and his classmates, it was not the abyss of non-existence that greeted them. Rather, a new world-- one filled with endless forms of life and mysteries--, greet the 35 individuals that find themselves possessing a plethora of abilities that deny all that they had learned on their home planet. Yet, not all is as it seems. While each individual finds themselves on the same world, life is, inevitably, unfair.

Troan Re' Ages, a prince unjustly deposed at age 10 on the charge of treason, was sentenced to the sacred but monster-plagued Mount Avalon to serve punishment. Against all odds, he conquered the mountain and was chosen to wield the blade of the Ancestor: A blade only granted to the noblest of souls; the blade of the Knight of Ages. Amid a looming civil war against the Imperial Household and its allies, dark forces and old enemies converge to plunge the empire into ruin. Burdened by the knowledge of these problems and the constant assassination attempts on his life, he eventually met a rogue called Wriggler, who revealed to him a truth that may have solved the greatest mystery of his life. That he might not be human, but something far more—terrifying! Join Troan on his journey as he strives to become the ideal Ancestor's Chosen; a 'Lord of Avalon'. While still holding ambitions to one day build up a nation in his own image. Despite both goals requiring contrary values, making them mutually exclusive. ——— "But...why would you tell me all that? Why inform me of all this?" Wriggler snipped off some hair and said. "Because I knew you would eventually find out something was wrong—that you were different." He said with a soft smile. "That you would feel lost and alone, and I would really hate seeing you suffer. But now you can take solace in the knowledge that though you may be different, you are not alone. You are one of us." Troan's eyes grew distant for a moment, and then he closed them. "Thank you." He muttered.

Autumn has always been the girl everyone wanted to be—beautiful, intelligent, effortlessly cool, and the center of attention. Her confidence borders on arrogance, but no one ever challenges it. She moves through life as if the world was designed to revolve around her. And in a way, it does. Then there’s August. She’s the opposite. Unassuming, awkward, and invisible in Autumn’s blinding shadow. Where Autumn thrives, August stumbles. Autumn finds an unspoken satisfaction in knowing that no matter what happens, at least she’s better than August. And August knows it too. But life has a way of flipping the script. Suddenly, Autumn’s perfect world begins to crumble. Her lover drifts away, drawn to someone more grounded. Her family becomes distant, her friends scatter, and the attention she once commanded is now focused elsewhere. And there, at the center of it all, is August. As August starts to rise—finding confidence, discovering her own brilliance—Autumn falls. Everything she took for granted slips through her fingers. The roles reverse, and Autumn finds herself in the unfamiliar position of being the one who doesn’t measure up. Now Autumn must confront the reality of who she is without the world validating her worth. And for the first time, she begins to see August not as the girl she could belittle, but as the person who might just be her savior. Because while Autumn was busy ruling her small world, August was quietly building her own.

*In the Wake of Touch* In *In the Wake of Touch*, passion, heartbreak, and self-discovery collide in an unfiltered exploration of love and desire. Meet [Lila Royce], a complex and unapologetically candid individual navigating the tumultuous landscape of relationships, intimacy, and identity. From forbidden flings to soul-stirring connections, their journey is a rollercoaster of emotional highs and devastating lows, offering a raw glimpse into the vulnerability of opening one’s heart—and body—to others. As they grapple with societal expectations, personal insecurities, and the unrelenting search for meaning, *In the Wake of Touch* becomes more than a story about sex—it's a profound meditation on what it means to truly connect with others while staying true to oneself. Daring, provocative, and deeply human, this novel peels back the layers of shame and stigma surrounding intimacy, inviting readers to confront their own truths. For anyone who has ever felt the sting of desire, the ache of loss, or the hope of new beginnings, *In the Wake of Touch* is a must-read journey into the messy beauty of modern relationships.

Davina Dubois is a 27 year old virgin who has been working minimum wage jobs her entire life. Her current dead end job is a cashier at a drug store. Her life's trajectory is zero and she has long since given up on trying for anything better. All she can do now is drown her sorrows every time her heart starts to dream and remind her that she is a failure. She is a habitual procrastinator who lives a life of social isolation. When she's not at work, she's by herself. When she goes to mall, she's by herself. When she goes to a restaurant, she's eating for one. Her adult life has been filled with nothing but daydreaming, feeling bitter, struggling to control her anger, being selfish and living like she's an old lady in retirement. Her thoughts are her worst nightmare. They've brought her down to her knees and killed her spirit. She is always lacking sleep and always taking two steps back the moment she takes one step forward. Finally, the depression becomes too much for her. Filled with regret, fear and doubts she decides to take a leap for freedom....off a bridge. Rafael Hunt is a 30 year old global popstar. He has toured all over the world and enchanted millions with his hypnotic voice and dance. He tops the Billboard charts with each new album, has sold millions of copies of his music, holds 3 Platinum certificates and two Grammy Awards. His face grazes nearly every celebrity magazine and he is the hot topic of discussion on every music show nationally and internationally, known as the next Michael Jackson. He's the brand ambassador for countless clothing lines, has his own perfume and has starred in commercials for everything from handbags to fast food. He has donated to countless charities, opened up a hospital and even met the president. Unfortunately, his life away from the spotlight is filled with misery. Growing up, he was treated as nothing more than a tool by his parents. He was expected to always deliver the best vocals and the most sharp choreography or he would get beaten up by his father and placed on a strict diet by his mother. Rafe was also the child of a highly dysfunctional marriage. The only person who cared for him was his grandfather, who admired his grandson for being very disciplined and filial. So much so, that he decided to rewrite his will in Rafe's name only. Rafe's grandfather considers his son and daughter-in-law to be nothing more than leeches with no real value and an utter disgrace to the Hunt name. Naturally, he wants Rafe to carry the bloodline forward. Being treated as a windup toy expected to dance to satisfy his heartless parents greed took a huge toll on his mind. As a coping mechanism, he developed an addiction to cocaine. After secretly acquiring a large quantity from his secret dealer, Rafe snorts it all with the hopes of dying. Both Davina and Rafe have a near brush with death before ending up in the hospital expected to survive. Waking up, they cry and curse their circumstances before realizing that they're not where they're supposed to be. Davina looks at her herself and sees a skinny handsome man where her body should be. Rafael wakes up and sees a full some, curvaceous beauty staring at him from the mirror. Worlds apart, these two would never cross paths normally. Only a supernatural intervention could bring them together. But as they navigate their newly acquired identities, they realize that misery isn't the only thing that binds them together. Davina and Rafe are actually long lost siblings.

An entangled fate of Women where its gonna lead her. The person she loved died in her hand every life they met the cruility of fate or the decision of past which was forgetten where it leads her.In a realm torn between destiny and desire, a young woman is thrust into a world of betrayal, power, and secrets. After a deadly accident, she is transported to an ancient past where she becomes the feared Demoness With her yin and yang souls separated, she battles between love and vengeance as she meets her reincarnated lover again and again-only to lose him each time in a tragic cycle. Determined to end the gods' cruel interference, she wields her powers to defy heaven itself. But as her final sacrifice nears, the line between reality and imagination blurs, leaving her to wonder if her tale is truth or a dream from which she cannot escape.

In this sadistic and cruel world, you will find people of many different characters. People who take, people who give, people with great ambition, people who just want to live a simple life, people with greed, people with benevolence, and so on. Each character has their own goals, their own way of living, and their own way of enjoying life. The question Is: what will you do, the 'BEARER OF FATE'? A mysterious boy, Nayek, had a wild and unsettling nightmare one night. A strange, odd voice asked him a peculiar question that lingered in his mind, and he suddenly woke up with cold sweat all over his face and a mild headache that seemed unnatural. Was it just a dream or a sign of the near future? Nayek couldn't shake off the feeling that something was off. Meanwhile, at the same time, in a mysterious place fully surrounded by a thick, impenetrable fog, two unknown individuals discussed a certain promise and the unusual behavior of some stars. Their conversation was obscure, yet filled with an air of urgency. Was it just a coincidence, or were the two events somehow connected? To learn more about Nayek's journey and the mysterious forces at play, read "The Promise That Never Ends".

The apocalypse from the game becomes a reality, and the world experiences catastrophic changes. Meteorites impact the Earth, zombies run amok, the Ice Age descends, insectoid invasions occur, and mythical creatures invade. Amidst these numerous calamities, the human population is reduced to a tenth of its former size. In this moment of despair, Evander acquires a trial system. He starts by registering at an interplanetary shelter before the disaster strikes, stockpiling tens of billions in supplies, manufacturing high-tech weaponry, unlocking genetic potential, and establishing a superior power. While others are still suffering from hunger, Evander has already enjoyed fresh-picked vegetables from that day. While others are struggling with severe cold, everyone inside the shelter has already warmed up with heating. When danger approaches, loyal individuals within the shelter, united as one, defend their homes and families. In the face of despair, Evander becomes the last line of defense, guarding the faint spark of hope to glow once again.

Ryoka Sato, an exemplary student- He awakened, that's the important part here... Reikons is terrorizing everywhere. With bodies piling up, they can't do anything but to lessen it down. They're invisible to the normal. Making it harder for awakeners to receive a report. As he got in Japan's Reikon Responder Agency, he built up reputation and powers. Soon, a new Squad will be made. The strongest one for both Japan and worldwide... This story you're reading, most part were the beginning of the end. The end of... [Also available to read on Royal Road] [This story will always available to read WITHOUT ANY subscription]

In *Dragon's Fury*, 28-year-old mixed martial artist *Kai Nakamura* battles the haunting memory of his sister's tragic death during a dojo fight. Determined to honor her legacy, he strives to become the World Champion while mentoring local youths. As he faces fierce rivals, particularly the ruthless *Ryo Takeda*, Kai confronts his internal demons. This gripping tale explores themes of redemption, loyalty, and the true meaning of strength in the face of adversity.

In a world overrun by monstrous Beasts that dominate the earth, humanity has formed organizations to fight back and reclaim their place. Among these, the Anomaly Subjugation Taskforce (AST) stands as one of the most formidable, and Ren Ito is one of their star members, known for his uncanny ability to track Beasts with precision. During a mission deep in the wilds, Ren finds himself injured and alone. What happens next sets off a chain of events that shakes his convictions and challenges everything he thought he knew about the Beasts—and himself. As tensions rise and secrets unravel, Ren must confront his past decisions and navigate a world where mercy can be both a strength and a fatal weakness.

"From Boy, to Man, to God, to Something Else." This is the first hand account of Waker's Journey. His tale is one forged in love, tragedy and blood. It is not for the faint of heart and mind. If you possess the courage, I dare you to delve into these pages. [Warning: Adult content 18+.]

I never imagined my life would turn out this way. Waking up in a bed surrounded by a wolf, a dragon and a Minotaur, all claiming to be my mates, my three Monster Husbands! At first, I was chocked and utterly terrified. How could I possibly be connected to these powerful creatures and what happened to Max and my old world and why did my body felt strange all of a sudden, like it wasn’t my own? All these questions surged around in my head as I started to spent more time with my monsters. Little by little I began to see past their intimidating exteriors. They were kind, protective, and fiercely loyal. Slowly, I started to form bonds with each of them, realizing that they were not as monstrous as they appeared in the beginning. As we started navigating our new life together, I found myself falling for each of my husbands in different ways. Their love was unlike anything I had ever experienced before and they were so sweet as they helped me use my newly gained powers, to which I was still not used too. But then our happiness started to get threatened by outside forces, who were determined to tear us apart. And besides that, we also had to face our own fears and insecurities. To make matters even more complicated then it already was I got sick and then received the explosive news that changed all our lives, forever! I was carrying triplets, not knowing who the father was, as if trying to rebuild our ruined city wasn’t already hard enough, with danger lurking around every corner. Would we make it as a growing family, could I really be happy with my monster husbands and could they keep me and the babies save? And what about Max, who turned out to be alive and well and who has been stalking me for a while now, would I be able to cut him loose once and for all?

In a secret place on the planet, there were some scientists working on a secret project to develop a strange serum, but something they did not expect happened and the experimental mouse that was previously have the serum inside him escaped, And that mouse spread that serum. which led to the distortion of the world, creatures, and even humans. However, it seems that this plague does not affect children for some reason, and here comes the role of the children to know the secret of this serum.

Our protagonist is a vampiress that has everything, that all would envy. As she matures, Men after men, after men, they all are in constant turmoil with one another for her hand in marriage. Will she be able to pick one? Marry the 'one' the love of her life in a living in a simple life filled with contentment or will she succumb to greed as a Villainess and be the seductress they all love, to have handsome guys in her beck-and-call wrapped around her finger? ************************************************* 3RD PLACE | BRONZE WINNER WPC# 219 | MARY SUE *************************************************

Sesky was a girl like no other. She grew up in a wealthy and loving family, although her parents were often absent when she reached the age of nineteen, claiming that their little girl was big enough to fly on her own. As the youngest daughter, she never lacked for anything, and her parents and siblings didn't even force her to work in their large family business when she finished university. They let her do what she liked, such as painting, drawing and writing, and above all spending time with her four childhood friends, who never had a problem with her. Although nonchalant and too relaxed for their tastes on certain subjects, she is thoughtful and attentive to those around her. She died suddenly in an unfortunate accident, a most bizarre death. She had never had suicidal thoughts, not even once, and here she was, leaving behind family and friends who felt guilty for not seeing it coming and for abandoning her. When Sesky awoke, to her astonishment, she was still alive, with all her limbs in place. But she was in a completely different environment than she'd known before. She felt a little panic-stricken, but she was determined to understand her situation. She realised that she was no longer Sesky, the high society girl loved by those close to her, pampered to the point where she could have turned out differently if she'd had a bad heart. She was a man. Yes, a man. As if it wasn't enough that she had died in such an absurd way and under such bizarre circumstances. But there's a silver lining, right? Being a man could be interesting too, right? Her counterpart was a man born into an aristocratic family, but he lacked the love and attention she was lucky enough to have in her world. His counterpart was unhappy and abused, with no one to look after him, and despised by everyone, even his own family. He was the only normal person in a family and society where you were respected because of your inner beast. Will Sesky's arrival change her fate, or will she have to live like a rat at the bottom of the social ladder, receiving their contempt as the only act of human compassion towards her? Or has she been lured into this world to show them off and live a full and luxurious life as she always has? Come and live this adventure with Sesky, encouraging her to grow stronger and face the challenges she encounters along the way. As Sesky's adventure begins, what do you think?

Haruki Fukuda's life takes an unexpected turn the day he crosses paths with Kentaro Nomura. Their initial encounter is anything but pleasant, yet destiny has a different plan in store for them, and through the tumultuous waves of their friendship, an unbreakable bond forms, defying all odds.

"Through the ages, I was the shadow that ruled from the darkness, the unseen hand that restored balance whenever fools dared to disrupt what was never theirs. I was never a savior, nor did I act out of mercy or love for this world. I acted because their existence was nothing but a disturbance… because this world was never theirs to take! > And now, as we stand at the edge of annihilation—where time shatters, laws crumble, and ancient beasts rise from their slumber—do I sit idly and watch the end devour everything? Or do I seize this moment and reshape the end to suit my will? > Who am I? A foolish question, but I’ll indulge it, if only to hear the echo of my name shatter the cosmos itself. Hahahahaha... I am the Cursed Immortal!"

If every story starts somewhere, this one starts with our meetings. Just a relatively normal day, when a group of youths in the same field of work happen to form a group together. Those meetings and all else that followed them had some massive effects on each of our lives, though. And here, we present that day and all else that follows, like a collective diary to show you all the days and years that followed. We hope that our recollections of those days may help make your days brigther as you follow them!

In the year 3111, humanity created Sleeves—bio-mechanical bodies that provided immortality, enhanced speed, strength, and other abilities. However, these innovations came at a cost. Over time, the Sleeves began to fail, requiring organic matter—flesh and blood—to sustain their systems. This corruption turned the Sleeves into savage predators. Kael,.grows up in a neutral group with his parents. His father is a scientist, and his mother is a healer. They believe in finding a cure for the corrupted Sleeves and possess a secret: one of the few uncorrupted Sleeve prototypes. One day, a stranger arrives at their refuge, posing as a human in need of help. After being taken in, he reveals himself as a Sleeve and murders Kael’s parents in cold blood. Kael hides and survives, vowing revenge on the Sleeves.

Welcome to the end please die for me. I'll write in this every now and the don't expect much please

These are thoughts collected when feeling extreme emotions. In no way are they everyday thoughts or opinions. This book is not suited for anyone under the age of 15. Warning this book depicts depression and/or suicidal thoughts. This book was made purely for the hope that the author can use this to cope. If you don’t like this genre or the book/topics make you uncomfortable. Leave while you still can. Basically it’s like a diary, I post this so I may find out about myself and hopefully learn something from it. I do not post everything on here and some of the chapters might be removed due to either sensitivity issues or me being unwilling to share the thoughts anymore. Grab a bag of tissues and a box of melodrama and we can all just cry this out.

Kaylee is a spoiled teenage girl from a wealthy background, raised by her single mother, who owns the school she attends. Using her mother's influence, she bullies others, believing she can get away with anything. Her arrogant demeanor, though, becomes a shield, helping her navigate the challenges that lie ahead.

He looked into my eyes, his hand around my waist pulling me closer. "I need you to keep this a secret." He whispered his lips so close to mine, almost touching as he spoke to me. "I will," He punctuated my statement with a sweet kiss to the lips which came as surprise so much so that I pulled back from him. "On one condition though, we get to do this date thing again." I whispered back looking into his eyes wanting to see deeper than he was letting me. "Date is a strong word." He whispered back with a small laugh rumbling at the back of his throat. His words stung but I did not let it show instead I smiled at him bring my fingers up to touch his beard to distract myself from the sting. "What's the right word," I asked planting a small kiss on his lips. "A meet up." *** She knew she was the least to him yet she let herself get sucked into his life. A married man, happy with his family and beautiful kids and yet she could not stop herself from falling in love with him. To her, he was a sweet distraction from her routine boring life, some adventure, some love, something new to love on yet she knew it wasn't all mutual. The deal was too good and she drank of it, like the sweet poison it was.

In the distant past, I was cursed by my dealings. I had been cursed to continuously live a different life from the previous one, And now it's already my 10th life. Now that it's my 10th life, I have been born as an imperial princess, namely, Amelia Noelani Francoise Elysion that is forced to marry a pathetic king of a small neighboring kingdom. My older brother is the emperor, so I guess that should be appropriate for a princess. "I love you, my dear Adelle." "Adelle is so happy." Still, I wondered if my good-for-nothing husband would die after being assassinated, either because she had cheated on his wife or for some other reason. Just when I was thinking about that, a letter came to me and had announced that my big brother and second brother had been assassinated. Then, as the next in line to the throne, the emperor will be me...or it would be passed on to my stupid husband. Any title I may inherit will go to my husband under our marriage contract. So, I have decided to not let this happen until the day I die once again. "I need to get divorced and become the emperor myself." With that, I have decided to act like a villain in order to successfully get divorced from him. I have said everything I wanted to say to my husband in order to achieve my goal of becoming the conqueror of the continent. "If you had waited one more day, the continent would've been yours. Your regrets end here, my dear Evanovich." When he realized the truth, it was already too late. Then, I spoke to my ex-husband who had his mouth agape. "I told you to keep your head straight. Didn't you understand me?"