Laughing Jack Lagoon

In the past, you slaughtered my entire family without mercy. Today, I shall make you pay with your blood as a sacrifice to the heavens. Behold the return of a young powerhouse— Rising to the pinnacle of power in the city.

After a tragic accident—Arthur's life comes to an abrupt end. But death is not the end. In a mysterious twist of fate, he awakens in another parallel world… in a body that mirrors his own. Same face. Same name. A parallel universe. But this world is completely different from what he knows. What was meant to be a second chance like in any novel stories, turns into a bitter struggle, for the soul that originally occupied the body is still alive—and he's not willing to surrender. "I won’t give up my body to someone else. I’ve suffered every day of my life, clawed my way through agony and despair—and now you expect me to vanish? Like I never existed?" The voice is filled with fury. "I’ll claim the system. I’ll seize this world. If fate dares to be cruel to me, I’ll return the favor—with no mercy." Two souls. One body. A world that rewards power and punishes weakness. As destiny spirals into chaos, the question becomes clear: Who will reign? The soul who lost everything, or the one who refuses to let go? ------ Author’s Note: Hey everyone! This is my second novel, and I’m incredibly excited to share it with you. I want to sincerely thank you all for the amazing support you gave my first story—it meant the world to me. With this new project, I’ve decided to take a different path from regular novels in the market and explore something fresh and unique, both in theme and execution. It’s a story that means a lot to me, and I hope it captures your imagination just as much as the last one did. Thank you again for being part of this journey. Your continued support keeps me writing. Let’s dive into a new world together.

Aya Takahashi was just a melon bread-loving bookworm—until she finished her favorite isekai novel and woke up inside it. Now she’s Rei, the badass heroine of a crumbling world ruled by rogue AI and towering mecha-monsters. Problem is—Rei's now stuck in Aya’s body back in Japan. As chaos erupts in both realities, Aya must survive a war-torn apocalypse, and Rei must survive high school. With their worlds spiraling and a mysterious link binding them, they’ll have to fight, adapt, and maybe save everything… starting with each other.

In The Fall of Shadows, Jack Mayors (Obsidian Seven), now a hunted “ghost,” fights to dismantle Echelon’s bio-agent plot threatening Geneva. Joined by loyal ally Colton Drake and torn agent Alicia Renner, he faces new foe Vance and Cyrus’s lingering menace. As betrayals deepen and Colton Drake falls, Jack’s “dead cold” vengeance drives a bloody showdown, stopping the strike but leaving him rogue in a world of vanishing truth. A noir saga of betrayal, loss, and redemption, Jack’s war against Echelon tests his soul, with no one left but his fight. A sequel to SECRETS IN THE GRAY

"Mga mamamatay-tao? Sinaunang Martial Artists? Mga Swordmaster? Hindi ako nagmamalasakit kung sino ka man! Lahat ay yuyuko sa harap ko!" Limang taon na ang nakalipas, ang kanyang pamilya ay napalis sa mukha ng Daigdig na ito, at ang walang silbing si Ye Chen ay tinitingnan pababa tulad ng isang uod na gumagapang sa sahig. Gayunpaman, limang taon na ang lumipas, at siya ay mahiwagang bumalik na may isang ulong puno ng mga kakayahang nakakagulat sa mundo. Ang mas nakakatakot pa ay siya ngayon ay sinusuportahan ng lakas ng isandaang sinaunang espiritu ng mga nakatatanda! Sa lahat ng iyon sa kanyang hawak, si Ye Chen ay bumalik hindi para magbalik-tanaw, kundi para maghiganti sa lahat ng mga taong gumawa ng mali sa kanya, lalo na ang misteryosong Lalaki.

"Pembunuh berantai? Seniman Bela Diri Kuno? Master Pedang? Tidak peduli sebagai siapa kalian! Semuanya akan tunduk di hadapanku!" Lima tahun yang lalu, keluarganya lenyap dari muka bumi ini, dan Ye Chen yang tidak berguna dianggap sebagai cacing yang merayap di lantai. Namun, lima tahun telah berlalu, dan ia kembali secara misterius dengan kepala yang penuh dengan kemampuan menggemparkan. Yang lebih menakutkan adalah bahwa kini ia didukung oleh kekuatan seratus roh tetua kuno! Dengan semua itu dalam genggamannya, Ye Chen kembali bukan untuk bernostalgia, tetapi untuk membalas dendam kepada semua orang yang telah menyakiti dia, terutama Pria Misterius.

"Serienmörder? Antike Kampfsportler? Schwertmeister? Es ist mir scheißegal, wer ihr seid! Alle werden sich vor mir verbeugen!" Vor fünf Jahren wurde seine Familie vom Angesicht der Erde getilgt, und der nutzlose Ye Chen wurde verachtet wie ein Regenwurm, der auf dem Boden kriecht. Doch nun sind fünf Jahre vergangen, und er ist auf mysteriöse Weise mit einem Kopf voller weltbewegender Fähigkeiten zurückgekehrt. Und was noch viel erschreckender ist: Er hat jetzt die Kraft von hundert alten Geistern im Rücken! Mit all dem in der Hand ist Ye Chen nicht zurückgekehrt, um in Erinnerungen zu schwelgen, sondern um sich an all denen zu rächen, die ihm Unrecht getan haben, insbesondere an dem geheimnisvollen Mann.

Title: Wall Street Vengeance Genre: Mystery / Crime / Action / Psychological Growth / Revenge Setting: Modern-day New York, where the glittering towers of Wall Street hide a dark underworld intertwined with corrupt politicians and criminal syndicates. At its heart is the "Blue Ocean Project," an illegal biotech experiment protected by powerful figures. Plot Summary: Chapters 1–5: Descent into Darkness Jack Morgan, once a successful investment banker, returns from prison to find his career usurped by Richard Langley. Blacklisted, Jack descends into the city's underbelly, meeting Emily, a hacker, and Isabella, who reveals that the "Blue Ocean Project" is more than just money laundering—it's a dangerous government-sanctioned experiment. Jack suspects he was framed to protect this conspiracy. Chapters 6–10: Shadows and Schemes Discovering Richard’s vast influence over finance, politics, and crime, Jack realizes the danger he faces. Chinatown gang leader Ali pressures them for intelligence on the project. Through violent confrontations, Jack evolves from a corporate elite into a hardened survivor, building his own network of allies and informants. Chapters 11–15: Counterstrike Formation After escaping Ali’s ambush, Jack consults John, a streetwise strategist. With new insights, Jack plans to infiltrate Richard’s empire using Isabella’s connections, gather evidence, and expose the conspiracy publicly. His goal shifts from survival to justice, aiming to dismantle Richard’s empire and reveal the truth behind the Blue Ocean Project. Themes: Survival & Rebirth: Jack’s transformation reflects resilience in adversity. Justice & Vengeance: The moral ambiguity of personal justice when legal systems fail. Power & Corruption: Exposes the collusion between capital, politics, and crime. Trust & Betrayal: Highlights the fragility of trust and the impact of betrayal. Unresolved Questions: What secrets does the "Phoenix Laboratory" hold? Who is John, and what is his past? Will Ali discover Jack’s plan? Does Isabella have hidden motives? Style & Tone: Fast-paced, gritty, and intense, blending sharp dialogue with psychological depth. The narrative contrasts urban decay with corporate opulence, delivering action-packed sequences and intricate schemes. Themes of identity, redemption, and resistance resonate throughout, making Jack a symbol of defiance against systemic oppression.

The sky was meant to be still. It was the ground that broke, the seas that shifted — never the wind. But when the sky begins to fall, Aera is the only one who hears it scream. High above the world, the floating island of Whisperfall was Aera’s entire life — a place of open skies, quiet laughter, and distant storms. That peace shatters when strange glyphs begin to glow beneath the cliffs, and the wind carries voices that don’t belong. In the aftermath of a tragedy that tears his home from the heavens, Aera is left wandering the scattered remains of a broken sky. Guided only by fragments of a forgotten power — Threadbinding — he begins to uncover the ancient Loom that holds the world’s fate together... and the truth that something is unraveling it, piece by piece. As he follows the threads through fallen shrines, cryptic ruins, and haunted skies, Aera discovers that he’s not the first to walk this path — only the latest. And if he wants to survive the storm to come, he must learn to bind the wind itself… or be lost to it forever.

In a world shaped by magic and hidden truth, a boy born with the power of lightning is about to step into a destiny far greater than he imagined with only his friends,a master, and a trail of lost inscriptions to guide him. Imperial Alden must uncover what was buried long ago - and why the world seems to be watching his every move. He set out to uncover the world's secrets, but now the world fears the power he holds

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In a world where corporations control the country, monsters trying to end the human civilization and the rampage of a cult trying to create a new order are all tied together with the hatred towards one another. Following the crime of a serial killer leads the detective Aiden Fate to a journey where he has to face of against the cult where he will find out their true goal while revealing the secrets of what corporations are trying to hide in the back of humanity and the reason for the appearance of the monsters that seek to end humanity.

Kael never asked to be a hero—but destiny made him one. Then fate betrayed him. In his first life, Kael rose from stable boy to swordmaster, earning the trust of kings and the love of a nation. But when betrayal struck from those closest to him, he died a martyr to a cause he never truly believed in. Then, he woke up. Reborn at fifteen with memories of a life that hadn't happened yet, Kael isn’t interested in justice or heroism this time around. He’s done playing by fate’s rules. Armed with forbidden time magic, a sharp sword, and a sharper tongue, Kael plans to rewrite history—starting with his own. But to change the future, he must manipulate the past, infiltrate courts, recruit dangerous allies, and outwit the gods themselves. As timelines fracture, enemies multiply, and reality begins to unravel, Kael must walk the line between cunning and madness. Because in this life, he’s not here to save the world. He’s here to conquer it. A dark, chaotic, and hilarious high fantasy full of betrayal, time travel, and twisted heroism—Chrono Blades: The Hero Who Laughed at Fate is perfect for fans of clever anti-heroes, magical scheming, and fate-defying adventures. ---

Jack, heir to the Duchy of Ignis, bears the blood of an ancient empire in his veins. But his magic came late. Too late to save his mother, who died before his eyes. Too late to stop the betrayal that took his father's life. Too late to prevent himself from becoming a puppet—used, mocked, and chained by the very nobles who once feared his lineage. Now, a fire burns within him. The only mage alive who can cast without incantation—an ability long thought impossible. Once a broken boy, now a rising storm. Jack no longer seeks vengeance alone. He doesn’t just want to conquer the empire that wronged him— He wants the world. To bring it to its knees. To make them all remember the name they dared laugh at . I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com

Jack vs. the Abyss Jack is sixteen, working nights at WcDoodle’s and walking a tightrope no one sees. By day, he’s a kid with grease on his collar. By night, he’s an urban myth—saving lost souls like himself, but sometimes… choosing who gets saved at all. He’s not above killing. He’s not afraid to let someone fall. Because the world isn’t fair. And Jack isn’t here to be a hero. He’s here to outlive the abyss—or drag it down with him.

Conoce el camino de Jack Mercer, el cazarrecompensas y portador de un ente maligno conocido como: Nogitsune. Se enfrenta cada día a monstruos y situaciones diferentes, la costumbre empieza a fluir por su vida, rondando por el Continente de Soulfire y tratando con pesadillas que pueden ser la clave para algo importante de su pasado...

In the quiet town of Larkspur Falls, nothing ever happens—until one rainy night when a mysterious man steps out of a shadowed car and walks into a near-empty diner. Watching from the corner booth is Jack, a tired factory worker trying to survive the night shift blues. But when the stranger enters, Jack’s ordinary life spirals into something far more sinister. Who is this man? Why does he know Jack’s name? And why are people around Jack beginning to disappear? As the storm builds outside, secrets buried for decades rise to the surface. In just five chapters, Jack must face a chilling truth: sometimes, the past doesn't stay buried—it drives back into town in an old Chevy Caprice.

A thousand years ago, the gods died—or so the world believes. Kai is just a street thief with nothing left to lose. Until a voice awakens inside him—a god of madness, laughter, and lies who refuses to stay buried. Now, with powers that twist reality and enemies hunting every step, Kai is caught between a ruthless empire that rewrites truth, rebel factions chasing forgotten gods, and a darkness that wants to consume him whole. In a city where silence is control and laughter is rebellion, Kai must decide: become the puppet of a dead god’s chaos… or burn it all down and reclaim his own fate. This is a story about broken gods, shattered truths, and the dangerous power of a single spark of madness.

Jack Hayes has spent the last seven years in the quiet shadows, hiding behind his love for math and his ability to blend into the background. A socially awkward introvert, he’s always been the odd one out, never daring to speak his heart, especially to the one person he’s always admired—Tyla Maris. Seven years ago, Jack confessed his feelings to her in a series of anonymous texts, only for her to reject him, thinking he was just another stranger. Now, with his family forced to relocate, Jack transfers to a new high school, only to find himself face-to-face with Tlya once again. She’s no longer the girl he once knew—wealthier, more confident, and surrounded by friends. The years have created a painful distance between them, and Jack is left struggling with a truth he’s never dared to admit: he’s still in love with her. As he navigates his new life, Jack tries to stay invisible, buried in his passion for numbers and academic success. But when his past and present collide, Jack must face the silence that’s defined his life. Will he remain the boy who never spoke up, or will he find the courage to break through the walls he’s built around his heart?

Jack always loved Star Wars but never had enough time to enjoy it, due to School and Work. One of Jack's friends, Drags, took Jack to a game store to take a break from School and Work and have Fun. Jack decides to get the Newest Star Wars VRMMO game in order to have some fun and take a break from school and work. How will the Game Change Jack, and what will Jack do once he starts digging deeper into the Storyline and Game? Also, this is my First Story, so please be kind, and if you leave Comments, please give me Constructive Feedback on how to make it better. All Rights go to Lucasfilm and Disney.

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In a chilling realm ruled by a formidable entity known as the 'system,' 500 players are thrust into harrowing rounds of terror. Each round tests their wits and will to survive, as they navigate grotesque horrors that lurk at every corner. In this merciless environment, death only results in their vacant spot being filled by a new victim. One day, for the first time in history, a new player slot became available: 501. ---- The brilliant detective Amphi Dementyev is sipping coffee when he unexpectedly finds himself in a survival game as player 501. Each challenge demanded not just his sharp wit and deductive reasoning, but also an unwavering determination to ascend through the ranks of competitors if he ever hoped to escape the sinister entrapment of the system. Frustratingly, the top-ranked player appears to be constantly trailing him. Even worse, the residence he chose to stay in after the rounds—the cheapest mansion he could find—has strange tenants determined to make his life difficult. A cunning scammer who seems to relish in provoking him at every chance, a sinister demon that lurks in the shadows, reappearing relentlessly. A small figure who continuously shifts between different identities and genders. A troubled drug addict whose air of mystery suggests she possesses deeper secrets than she cares to share — And these are just a few. How will Amphi manage to survive and make an escape while safeguarding his two beloved ducklings—I MEAN--Comrades... Story is also posted on RoyalRoad.com, wattpad, inkett, AO3, etc.

In a shocking turn of fate, Jack Anderson's life is brutally cut short. But death isn't the end for Jack; instead, it marks the beginning of an extraordinary journey. Reincarnated in a mystical realm, Jack discovers he's been gifted with incredible powers and an enigmatic system that guides his every move. As he navigates this unfamiliar world, Jack must confront formidable enemies, unravel ancient mysteries, and unravel the secrets of his own destiny. With the undead system as his trusted ally, Jack embarks on a perilous quest to unravel the truth about his past, his newfound abilities, and the hidden forces manipulating this strange new world. Will Jack master the undead system and unlock its full potential, or will the shadows of his own mortality consume him? Dive into the world of 'The Undead System' to join Jack on his heart-pumping, action-packed adventure through the realms of the unknown. (am participating in WSA 2025 entry so please support if you like the novel)

The Teahouse of Fleeting Souls is a dark fantasy novel steeped in Chinese folklore and supernatural mystery. Set in an ancient town shrouded in mist, the story follows a mysterious woman who runs a hidden teahouse that serves not the living—but the dead. Each cup of tea brewed in the teahouse reveals a forgotten memory, an unresolved regret, or a lingering curse. Wandering spirits come seeking solace, redemption, or revenge—and the teahouse’s enigmatic owner offers them more than just tea: she offers them a final choice. As the veil between worlds begins to thin, long-buried secrets rise, karmic debts unfold, and the line between host and ghost starts to blur… A tale of fate, vengeance, and the price of memory—The Teahouse of Fleeting Souls is where the past is never truly gone, and every sip could be your last.

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