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Rouge And Gambit

Shadowboard's Crimson Gambit

Vauxhall Academy stands as the world's most prestigious institution for the intellectually gifted, where only the most brilliant minds are invited to walk its hallowed halls. When eighteen-year-old Caulthier Radcliffe receives an unexpected transfer to this legendary school, he discovers that academic excellence is merely the entry fee to a far more sinister curriculum. Every student must participate in the Academy's sacred tradition—an elaborate chess-like game called Shadowboard that has been played for generations, with rules so complex they border on the mystical. The game is woven into the very fabric of the school's identity, treated with religious reverence by faculty and students alike. What begins as an intellectual challenge soon reveals layers of mystery that run deeper than the Academy's ancient foundations. The ornate game pieces seem to pulse with an otherworldly energy, and the board itself appears to shift and change when no one is watching. As Caulthier delves deeper into the game's intricate strategies and the school's carefully guarded history, he begins to sense that something far more dangerous lurks beneath the surface of this supposedly noble competition. The other students speak in hushed whispers about past champions who simply vanished, and the portraits lining the halls seem to watch with knowing, sorrowful eyes, as if they hold secrets that could shatter everything Caulthier thought he understood about his new home.
marianacosme · 2.6K Views

The King's Gambit: The Bastard Son Returns

In a kingdom where the crown is not passed down by blood, even a prince must earn it—and even a peasant can claim it. Keiser was a knight, one of the first commoners to ever reach the final trial of the King’s Gambit, a brutal series of challenges devised by the king himself to choose his successor. While noble-born contenders trained their entire lives for this ruthless competition, Keiser, a man with no mana, defied all odds through sheer grit, loyalty, and unyielding strength. At his side stood Prince Gideon Aury Valemont, the king’s fourth son, who had seemingly renounced his claim to support Keiser. Or so Keiser believed. At the final trial the truth was revealed. Keiser had been nothing but a pawn. Gideon had used him as a shield, a decoy to draw out assassins and political threats, all while secretly paving his own path to the throne. The final trial demanded that a candidate’s chosen ally either make the ultimate sacrifice—or betray them and take the crown. Gideon chose the crown. Kneeling—bloodied, broken, impaled by the very sword that had once been his salvation, forged from the core of a dragon he had spared in his youth—Keiser remained upright only by the steel lodged in his chest. Smoke curled from his seared flesh, sigils burned into his skin by the hands he once trusted. And as the pain faded into numbness, he looked up... To behold Gideon, crowned in gold and betrayal—a serpent in royal silk, enthroned by treachery and gilded lies. In that final moment, Keiser understood. The King’s Gambit had never been about valor or justice. It was a game of shadows—a masquerade where victory belonged not to the strongest, but to the most ruthless deceiver. But death was not the end. Keiser awakens in the frail body of Muzio Auro Valemont, the king’s disgraced, long-missing bastard son—fated to die soon before the Gambit begins. To stop history from repeating itself, Keiser must find himself—convince him that the betrayal is coming. That Gideon, the man he trusts most, will drive a blade through his heart. Even if it means entering the Trials once more, in a body too weak to wield a sword, with magic too wild to control, and a name no one respects. Keiser, now Muzio, must train, scheme, and survive— Not as the knight who flew too close to the sun, But as the bastard son hidden in its shadow. He no longer seeks the crown. He seeks to destroy all who dare to wear it. *** Updates 2000+ Words Daily
seinsi · 12.6K Views

Systems Gambit

Melton, who is adamant about revealing the truth, organizes a risky mission to break into a highly secured government building and collect indisputable proof. He must overcome a number of challenges, such as sophisticated security systems, adversarial hackers employed by the government, and strong internal pressure from his own uncertainties and concerns. Melton comes to a pivotal point in his life where he has to decide whether to keep fighting the system or give in to the allure of power and influence that his opponents are offering. He struggles with his own moral compass, the consequences of his previous deeds, and the possibility that his decisions will affect the people he loves. Melton goes up against the conspiracy's mastermind, a strongman with close contacts to the highest levels of the government. Melton uses his hacking prowess, recently formed allies, and inner strength in a dramatic and suspenseful fight to reveal the truth. The corrupt system starts to fall apart, but it takes a lot of losses and sacrifices to win. Melton becomes a hero and a symbol of hope for the downtrodden masses after the scheme is revealed and the system is in disarray. Knowing that the struggle against corruption is far from ended, he promises to keep fighting for justice and freedom whatever the personal cost. Melton gets a mysterious communication from an unidentified source as he gets ready to go forward, hinting to more deeper secrets that may be hidden beneath the surface. Melton sets out on a new trip, eager to go further into the system's core and take on the upcoming set of obstacles because he is intrigued and driven to discover the deeper realities.
THEATK · 42.6K Views

Predator's Gambit

Who can resist a true revenge tale? It becomes even more thrilling when the hero returns to the past and carries out his vengeance with cold intelligence and ruthless precision. Kind to his allies, a devil to his foes—what more could one ask for? This is the story of Ethan, whose life has known only tragedy. His parents took their own lives after a terrible company scandal and betrayal. His younger sister, unable to bear the harsh truth, soon followed them. As if fate laughed at his grief, his world was then invaded by savage monsters, nearly obliterating all he held dear. In that war, he lost his one and only best friend. After ten long years of constant battle, Ethan finally fell, only to discover that death was not his end. Chosen as the host of the Predator System, he is sent two years before the invasion begins. Now he swears to protect everyone he loves and to strike back at those who robbed him of his family, his friend, and his peace, whether they be monstrous creatures or treacherous humans. Join Ethan in his quest for vengeance and world peace and follow Mary on her own journey, where her greatest talent may just be driving Ethan absolutely mad. What to Expect: 1) Rich, solid worldbuilding. 2) A clear, logical system (backstory and purpose explained in later arcs) and a cute yet annoying System bringer who you can ship. 3) A sharp, realistic MC who can be both ruthless and reckless. 4) A true weakness‑to‑strength journey, with meaningful training and just enough plot armor to make it enjoyable. What Not to Expect: 1) Fighting in every chapter. 2) An entirely spoon‑fed protagonist. 3) An overpowered, nonsensical system. 4) Random power‑ups without reason. Some warnings: 1) It is a story with lots and lots of dialogues. While it is a third person POV story and has tons of description of the surrounding and the emotions, dialogues take up about 60%-70% of the story. 2) The story opens with a slow burn—especially during training arcs, which I will explore in vivid, careful detail. But be ready: when the action comes, it strikes fast and hard. Or at least I hope so. Enjoy. If you want to support me, join my Patreon.
Rookie0004 · 15.9K Views
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