Sierra Gamble

Synopsis: (Read author's note before you proceed!) Ace, a reckless gambler who lived for the thrill of the bet, finds himself at rock bottom. With debts piling high and enemies closing in, his luck finally runs out. As a gun is pointed at him and the trigger is pulled, Ace is sure his life is over. But fate has other plans. In an instant, Ace awakens in a strange yet vibrant world, breathing fresh air and feeling grass under his hands—a world far removed from the grim reality he left behind. Gifted with a talent perfectly tailored to his gambling instincts, Ace is given a chance to start anew. However, this time, he’s determined to leave his destructive habits behind. With his natural flair for risk-taking now channeled into building a legitimate empire, Ace sets out to redeem himself. He dreams of creating a world where he can take money legally, no longer relying on the destructive thrill of gambling. But as he rises in this new world, temptations and challenges emerge, testing his resolve and forcing him to confront the very nature of his addictive personality. Will Ace break free from his past and build the future he dreams of? Or will the lure of the gamble pull him back into the cycle he thought he escaped?

Have you ever wondered what would happen if the pinnacle of a Xianxia Cultivation Story appears in the middle of a post-apocalyptic system and tower climbing setting, without having lost her powers, unrestrained, and invincible? Bing Xue spent eleven thousand years in the world of Murim, ascending to become the pinnacle after countless hardships, blood, and tears, and sacrificing her own humanity in the process. However, she was incapable of ascending into the Immemorial Primordial Void Realm; incapable of escaping the Heavenly Will's influence, she gambled it all on a single decision, escaping into the Outer Cosmos with her last remaining energies. Despite thinking her long journey was coming to an end, a black hole teleports her back to Earth out of nowhere! However, things on her home planet are much different than before. The Tower now exists, connecting Earth with countless other worlds. Monsters come out of Dimensional Gates, threatening humanity, and awakened people named Players climb the Tower in hopes of saving humanity from destruction. After learning that her mother and her sister are still alive, Bing Xue will use the overwhelming and supreme might she has cultivated for eleven thousand years to destroy the tower, slay the gods that govern it, and save Earth from its untimely demise. The System? She will fold it and make a fashionable scarf with it! The Administrators? They might become her new pets. The Monsters? Nothing but ants that die immediately by merely touching her Immortal Aura. The Hunters? If they behave, she might make them her disciples and teach them to cultivate the Heavenly Dao, so they don’t rely too much on the System. The Hostile Players? Just flies she’ll slap to death with a gentle wave of her hands. And the Gods? Merely aperitives for her ever-growing Divinity! During its serialization, this novel will be available for free forever, no premium. However, you can read advanced chapters here: https://www.patreon.com/pancakeswitch Copyright 2023 PancakesWitch. All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or used in any manner without the prior written permission of the copyright owner, except for the use of brief quotations in a review. This novel is also being posted on Scribblehub and Royal Road. If you see it anywhere else, please let me know. Thank you.

Hadean Eon, arrived at the best academy on the continent to begin his dream job as a professor. However, on his first day, before he could even start, he received shocking news that shattered his hopes: "The best academy on the entire continent is on the verge of closing down!" To make matters worse, the only people left in the academy were a gambling-addicted headmaster and a handful of lazy, drunken teachers. Faced with this disaster, Hadean Eon saw his dreams of a bright future crumble before his eyes. Desperate to escape from the mess, he tried to leave, but fate had other plans. Instead of giving in to despair, Hadean resolved to take matters into his own hands. "The academy may be doomed, but I refuse to let my future share the same fate. I'll turn this academy around and restore it to its former glory!" With no other choice, Hadean Eon set out on a journey to rebuild the academy, determined to transform its fate—and his own.

Born as a test subject yearning for freedom, he never imagined that a gamble of fate would leave him as a youngest prince of the once-mighty Vijayanagar Empire in the 16th century India. Fueled by his undying thirst for absolute control and endless amusement, he stops at nothing to achieve his desires. Follow along as His actions, driven by a twisted sense of entertainment, plunging the empire into a maelstrom of chaos. Disclaimer: This novel is a work of fiction that explores historical events within the context of a parallel Earth. Any similarities to real-world historical occurrences are purely coincidental and are a product of the author's imagination. The intent is to offer an alternate perspective on history and should not be construed as an accurate representation of actual events. Reader discretion is advised. If you own the rights to the profile picture used by the author, please Let us know in the Comments for proper attribution or its removal. We appreciate your understanding and are committed to resolving any concerns regarding intellectual property rights.

Any skill he learned, he mastered with ease, standing at the peak of proficiency! ... He was the honorary president of the World Chefs Federation, renowned as the global Car God. He succeeded Beethoven and Mozart, becoming the greatest composer, pianist, and conductor. He was the underground Car God, Boxing God, Gambling God ... At the same time, he was a financial mogul, a business tycoon, a martial arts champion... An Almighty Genius with a miraculous ability to learn, capable of reaching the peak in any field!!!

“You need my help, Tesoro. You choose. A marriage with me or be torn apart by them” His voice was cool as though this wasn't a matter of life or death. I didn't want this life. My father had gambled a lot and left me with a lot of enemies and now I needed the help of Don Vincenzo LaRosa who was my high school bully and now the Don of the most powerful mafia family in Italy if I was going to survive it. It was just a marriage of convenience but I realized something. He wasn't helping me out of a good heart. I had been sold without my permission to him. I was the mafia's pawn.

[MATURE CONTENT] “I owe you my life. Tell me anything you want. Don't worry about how rare or expensive it is; houses, cars, money, status, name it. I'll give it to you. I give you my word.” “Marry me,” she said. Odelia, an egocentric socialite, was stood up by her fiance on her wedding day. She ended up in jail and lost her company due to a huge plot by her fiance and fake sister. As if that was not enough, after she left jail, they drove her to hell and framed her for murder. In a bid to escape jail for the second time, she accepts a deal, a deal that might as well land her in the lion's den. What happens when Odelia takes a gamble with her life and takes a bullet meant for Don Gardner, the richest man in New York, and makes him believe it was an act of love? What lengths will Odelia go to win his trust and make him her ally? “What a golden opportunity! I must borrow his power and make all of them pay. I must become Mrs. Gardner,” - Odelia Don Gardner is a business tycoon and a ruthless mafia in the underworld. He's still hung up on his first love. But he had given his word, must he marry a stranger because she saved his life? What happens when he realizes she is not who she claims to be and that their fates had long been intertwined due to a forgotten past.

“I never spent a dime from your debt, you both lost it gambling always…” Another slap landed on Astrid's face and this came from none other than her dad, Josh. “You ungrateful brat, it's only the request I am pleading for,” Josh let out and then a sardonic smile escaped her lips. She wiped the tears from her face and now stood from the ground. “I am not going to get married to a man old enough to be my father.” she declared firmly this time not avoiding eye contact with her dad that much. “What?” Josh's voice countered. “Why for once can't you love me?” She cried out her hands moving to her chest as she tried to hold in her tears. Josh moved closer to her, lifting her by her chin roughly, “Then do this one favor for me and save us from losing everything I have ever worked for,” His voice was a bit calm but stern, one could tell he didn't care about Astrid. ******** Astrid Daniels who is hated by everyone and is known as the faso of family is forced to get married to the man arranged by her father to protect his company from plummeting and also help in paying his debt. She refused but then was told by her dad that he would help pay for her mum’s surgery if she was doing his wish. Since she was a high school drop she couldn't get a good job to pay for her mum's surgery so she needed to agree to her dad’s proposal. On the day of her wedding ceremony with the older man, things turn around when she goes into the wrong hall and gets married to one of the richest men in their city and also her crush. What fate do you think awaits her?

If survival of the fittest was once humanity's anthem, silence now reigns. The Aud have driven humanity's remnants to huddle like mice in their final bastion. In a gamble, a nobody embarks on an impossible mission: time travel. Nine hundred years in the past, she finds herself hunted by survivor's guilt and the Aud who followed. In this pre-collapse world, where humanity's anthem is still survival but the seeds of its coming evisceration wait to sprout, she is alone. Between an apex predator with everything to gain and a human with everything to lose, a race to rewrite human destiny has begun.

In The Phantom Gamble, the story is set in a sprawling, dense forest—a harsh, untamed wilderness that stretches endlessly in all directions. This forest is not a mythical or ancient place but a very real, raw environment where survival is the only rule.

Sold by her own family to settle gambling debts, Anna Wallace’s life takes a dark turn when she escapes her captors, only to find herself in the dangerous world of Alexander Voss—a billionaire feared as much for his ruthless reputation as for his unpredictable bipolar disorder. Desperate for safety, Anna pleads with Alexander for protection, unaware of the chaos she’s inviting into her life. Their unlikely connection is volatile yet magnetic, bound by Alexander’s fierce need to protect her and Anna’s determination to understand him. But when Anna discovers she’s pregnant, misunderstandings and buried trauma begin to fracture their bond. As Alexander’s darker enemies resurface with deadly intentions, Anna finds herself torn between staying with the man who saved her or running from a world that could consume her. With betrayal lurking in unexpected places, Alexander must confront his demons to protect the woman who’s become his sanctuary. And Anna must decide if she’s willing to embrace the chaos to find her place by his side—or risk losing everything. Can two broken souls find redemption in each other, or will the secrets binding them become their undoing?

Annalise’s life has been a series of tragedies, from abusive parents to a near-fatal accident that stole her dreams. On the verge of giving up, she saves a child and a dog from drowning but ends up losing her life instead. When she wakes up, she finds herself in the body of Iris, a villainess in a werewolf novel from her childhood, destined for heartbreak and betrayal at the hands of the Alpha King, Vincent. Determined to rewrite her fate, Annalise demands freedom, but the only way out is an engagement to the dangerous and enigmatic Atlas, a man with a secret that could change everything. As her wedding day approaches, Annalise realizes she may have gambled away her freedom, and her heart, with the true villain of the story.

When there were strange signs in the sky, there must be demons lurking. Li Mo, who had studied antiques since he was young, had a strange change in his eyes after being struck by lightning. With a pair of divine eyes, he gained the ability to see through things and sense objects. He bought a gourd bottle for 500 yuan at a flea market and sold it for 230,000 yuan. A painting he casually bought turned out to be a genuine work by Xu Beihong, worth thirty to forty million yuan. The black double-eared bottle that came with the purchase of a set of gold jewelry turned out to be a genuine possession of the Ming imperial family. Ancient bronze ware, exquisitely crafted porcelain, calligraphy and painting with bold and vigorous strokes, and thrilling gambling stones came one after another. From then on, Li Mo's life underwent a revolutionary change. "I have divine eyes, and there are no treasures in the world that can escape my sight."

Faced with a certain death, Kyle has no other choice but to gamble. He was warned that he could perish in the Arcane Academy, but he gritted his teeth and took the risk... and because of his decision, he unveiled many secrets about this mysterious world, discovered many mystical practices, touched upon forbidden relics that would change his life, and gained the enmity of powerful existences. Thankfully, he didn't transmigrate alone. The Divine Extraction System was with him as he treaded his chosen Arcane Path… *** 14-17 chapters per week. Early chapters are now being edited for quality purposes. Please bear with me.

Elena, a defiant and eccentric witch living in the Forbidden Forest, has witnessed the empire crumble under the reign of Kael, a once-promising disciple corrupted by darkness. Kael, once a bright-eyed orphan, a disciple of her very own enemy was twisted into the empire's destroyer, abandoned and manipulated. In the face of the silver sword of her sworn enemy held by Kael, she made a gamble against time and fate. Using forbidden magic, she made a deal with the timekeeper. Elena plunges back into the past, 10 years before the impending destruction. Faced with a chance to rewrite her destiny she will set her target to Kael, and make his master pay for neglecting his very own disciple. And this time, she'll not just stand and watch how the world crumbles down. She'll be his unlikely guardian, shaping him into a beacon of light instead of a harbinger of doom Can Elena rewrite destiny? Or will the karma prove too strong for a witch to clash against the inevitable pull of fate.

Five years after a bitter divorce, Ever Miller returns to her hometown with her twin toddlers, determined to rebuild her life and shield her children from the shadows of the past. Once a resilient and respected CEO, Ever now juggles motherhood and her renewed career, navigating the high-stakes world of business with a guarded heart. Allesandro Wales, a powerful billionaire haunted by regrets, never expected to see Ever again—nor the twins who bear an uncanny resemblance to him. Wrestling with the truth of his past mistakes and the betrayal that tore them apart, he vows to reclaim the family he once lost. But Ever is no longer the woman who once loved him unconditionally. As secrets of infidelity, lies, and manipulation unravel, Ever and Allesandro find themselves at a crossroads, where old rivalries resurface, and new truths challenge everything they thought they knew about love and loyalty. Against a backdrop of opulent mansions, cutthroat business deals, and bittersweet memories, they must confront the pain of their shared history and decide whether they can overcome the scars of the past. Will Ever’s determination to protect her heart and her children prevail, or will Allesandro's relentless pursuit of redemption reignite the love they once shared? In a world where trust is fragile and love is a gamble, Billionaire Lost Love Revival is a poignant tale of second chances, redemption, and the enduring power of family.

The world didn’t end in fire or ice—it was the Chimera Strain that brought humanity to its knees. Sergeant Damien "Ironclad" Voss, a soldier hardened by war and scarred by loss, is thrust into a nightmare he can’t fight with bullets alone. In a fractured world crawling with infected that defy nature and logic, he must outwit creatures that learn, adapt, and hunt as one. Each step forward demands impossible choices, and every alliance is a gamble. But Voss isn’t just fighting to survive—he’s unraveling a conspiracy that may have doomed them all.

The wheels of faith are constantly turning, determining the roles of new players in a grand theater. In the "game" known as the Doom verse, players must leave their old identities and bodies in the past. The Doom master, the person behind the Doom verse, is attempting to save the world and has turned it into the ultimate gamble. Whether you die or gain everything depends on your faith. Nothing happens on its own; everything is part of someone's plan. Discord: https://discord.gg/WYP5muufWc

The story of a woman whose name is "Nadia" whose father is "Mr. Brown", he loves the gamblings so much until he has a lot of debts. She cannot solve this problem, then, she request her closed senior "Hector" to solve it. He can solve it, but she may found the worse story when her father dare to borrow father of Hector...

what if you where not chosen or gifted to be a hero and had to be used from a young age to achieve a goal? going through towns, kingdoms of different races, having to fight to survive and the arrogant have the power to be arrogant. that’s the story of Mei messenger a puppet in the hand of his older sister Zinia going through through a war to win a war of three different sides. Nothing is easy as one’s strength can sometimes be nothing in a situation and death is everywhere. a world where the world soul is imbedded into someone mind with each having a different understanding of. meeting people is a gamble and closing an eye to sleep is a dangerous decision if in the wrong place since monsters, false deities, vampire and even humans can kill you in a war where hope is a small light in endless darkness.

(UPDATES: EVERY SUNDAY 2 P.M IST) "You have always been the joker of this gamble of lives my dear, and now is the time to use our Ace." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To the world, she is an angel fallen from hell, but for him, she is a doll made of glass, and he is scared that his slightest move would break her. Her eyes are the most innocent things he had ever seen in his entire life; they melt him down, and her wrath is something he admires most. His lady, his chérie, his 'Lia. When the broken, scared girl accidentally encounters with the Chief of a Republic Security Stability Organization, 'Lewis Hanniel,' he finds what he was looking for. He decides to create her as a weapon, but her life takes twists and turns after meeting Lewis's son, Cade. Her safe place, her fantasy, her king. Under her control... NOTE: This story is in AU and nothing to do with this universe. It does not support anything which is going around in this world.

In a frozen, post apocalyptic world where survival is a gamble, Null, a slave born without memories and marked by his haunting reversed eyes, lives in the shadows of a tyrannical village buried deep within underground tunnels. Stripped of purpose and value, he becomes a pawn in humanity's desperate struggle against the icy wasteland and its monstrous inhabitants.

The world was once shared by humans and mythical creatures—Witches, Vampires, and Werewolves. Among them, the Werewolves were the strongest and sought to rule. Their Alpha, Dimitri Quinn, brutally killed a Witch, a Vampire, and a Human to assert his dominance. In response, the other creatures rose against the Werewolves. The battle raged until the moon goddess, Sierra, appeared, halting the war. With her radiant beauty and powerful voice, she cursed the Werewolves for igniting the conflict, stripping Dimitri of his title and weakening his inner beast. Dimitri's twin sons, Jayden and Kayden Quinn, took over, dividing their father’s pack into two. The Werewolves were cursed, forbidden to harm other creatures. If they disobeyed, they would lose their inner beasts and half their power. Although the war ended, the damage had been done—countless lives were lost. Years later, peace returned, but Sierra’s curse lingered. The Werewolves could only find their mates among humans, the weakest creatures. Meanwhile, Witches and Vampires remained free to love as they pleased. Muna Carmichael, eighteen, and her younger brother, Nathan, were among the unfortunate who lost their parents in the war. Forced to move in with their childless aunt and uncle, Muna struggled with the loss. Her hatred for the Werewolves grew. But what happens when Muna discovers she is fated to be the mate of a ruthless wolf

**Warning** Be sure to read the trigger warnings before starting! Trigger warnings: There are some explicit scenes, mentions of gore/violence, and other items mentioned in the Author's Note Updates every Tuesday! ****** Valerie Campbell is a ruthless CEO who runs a powerful investment empire by day and a dangerous drug operation by night. She's built an empire on manipulation and control, never letting anyone get close enough to break her hardened heart. Adelaide Mitchell is a stripper, fighting to survive and paying off her student loans, hospital bills, and gambling debt left behind by her late mother. Vulnerable but strong, she'll do anything to stay afloat even if it means being controlled by the one woman she despises: Valarie. As secrets unravel, power dynamics shift and emotions run wild, can Adelaide and Valarie overcome their demons, or will their toxic relationship destroy them both?

James, a brilliant scientist obsessed with the mysteries of the universe, dedicates his life to unraveling the secrets of energy manipulation. After a century of tireless research, his dreams seem to fade, leaving him disillusioned and lost. He finds solace in the world of video games, immersing himself in their intricate mechanics and the boundless possibilities of virtual worlds. This unexpected detour rekindles his passion, leading him to a profound realization: the magic he sought might be closer than he imagined. Driven by this newfound conviction, James embarks on a daring space exploration, venturing far beyond the reach of civilization. His journey takes a terrifying turn when he encounters a bizarre alien creature, a being that defies the laws of physics. The creature's presence unleashes chaos, destroying his ship and forcing him into a desperate escape pod. He finds himself hurtling toward a white hole, a cosmic singularity that promises oblivion. As he faces his inevitable demise, a wave of memories floods his mind, memories not his own. He is now a god, a deity of entertainment and gambling, a being of immense power, albeit a minor one. He has been plucked from the void, a remnant of a forgotten god, his essence fused with James's soul. Now, stranded in a strange new world, James must grapple with his newfound divinity. He is a god of games, a master of illusion and creation, but he is also a mortal man, burdened with the weight of his past and the uncertainty of his future. He must navigate the treacherous landscape of this new universe, where gods clash, mortals struggle, and the lines between reality and fantasy blur. His journey will be a testament to the transformative power of dreams, the enduring allure of magic, and the unexpected paths that life can take.

Brenda had gambled on love twice, and both times, fate dealt with her. The first heartbreak was bitter and better to let go, but the second? That one shattered her. She had poured every ounce of herself into it, only to be left standing in the ruins of her own devotion. Love had drained her, left her hollow, and taught her that vulnerability was a luxury she could no longer afford. So, she made a choice—a bold one. Love was no longer part of her story. Brenda let go of the romantic fairy tales and turned the page to a new chapter. One where she wasn’t pining or hoping. She was single, powerful, and utterly unshaken in the freedom of being beholden to no one. She wasn’t looking for love anymore because she had found something even better: herself. And in this new life, she didn’t just live—she thrived. * * * * * Until….Spencer came in... Ready to give her another taste of love. Could she allow herself to feel again? To trust again? Or would she choose the familiar safety of solitude, where her heart could never break? L.O.V.V.E.E – E.V.O.L.V.E

In the shadowy depths of an underground fight circuit, survival isn’t just a test of strength—it’s a test of will. Ethan Cruz, a washed-up fighter clinging to his last shred of dignity, is desperate for redemption. With a tarnished reputation and no way out, he finds himself at the mercy of Sophia Reyes, a former champion with demons of her own. Bound by a fragile alliance, they dive into a world where every fight is a gamble and every opponent a potential nightmare. As Ethan claws his way through brutal matches and impossible odds, he discovers that the fight outside the ring is just as dangerous as the one inside it. But in a place where loyalty is fleeting and ambition is deadly, how far will Ethan go to reclaim his future? And how much of himself is he willing to sacrifice for victory? — The Fighter's Code 1 is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents are the products of the author's imagination or are used fictiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead is entirely coincidental. A TUS STUDIOS Original. The Fighter's Code 1 copyright © 2024 The Ultimate Studios/WebNovel English copyright ©️ 2024 The Ultimate Studios/WebNovel. All rights reserved. TUS The Ultimate Studios.

The only son of the duke, Liviere, realizes his three sisters have changed one day. While checking on them, he overhears their “secret convention meeting,” where they discuss their previous lives and the time when they were all best friends. He can't make head or tail of anything they say as their shenanigans start to cause him headaches and troubles. From the same world as The Wicked Gamble and The Grave You Made (BL).

Kaliyah’s life has been a relentless nightmare since birth. Her world spiraled into chaos the day her mother was murdered by her father—a man consumed by violence and vice. Left alone to endure his abuse, Kaliyah survived 23 years of torment, her resilience the only thing keeping her from succumbing to despair. But her father’s cruelty knew no bounds. After losing a reckless gamble to a powerful billionaire, he sold Kaliyah to save his own life. When she was informed of the deal with cold indifference, she wasn’t surprised. She’d always known he would discard her one day. Her only hope now rested on the stranger who’d bought her. Could he be any worse than the father who had tormented her for years? Cian Donovan, a billionaire whose heart has long been encased in ice. Emotionless and detached, he views people as transactions, not companions. Love is a concept he neither believes in nor desires. But Cian didn’t account for Kaliyah’s quiet strength or the light she carries despite her broken past. As she begins to chip away at his walls, emotions he’s spent a lifetime suppressing start to surface. Just when they begin to bridge the distance between them, a devastating secret comes to light—a revelation that threatens to destroy everything they’ve built. Will Kaliyah and Cian find the strength to overcome the darkness of their pasts? Or will the truth tear them apart forever? This is a gripping story of pain, resilience, and the power of love to heal even the deepest wounds.