Grounded Cringe

Euri was quite passionate about wanting to become a perfect corporate slave. But after being forced to explore the sentient game infesting his miniscreen, Euri realized that he had stumbled upon an opportunity anyone on the planet would kill for.  While the entire human civilization on Planet Nen struggled to deal with the superior lifeforms plaguing the infinite planes devouring their world, Euri could compete with them all for power by just playing this game! A side-gig that didn’t conflict with his dream of climbing the corporate ladder—how generous can fortune be to bequeath this opportunity to him? Transcending the spatial laws, transcending human notion of cultivation, transcending the rules of Cosmic Development Bureau, Euri began a series of crazy experiments that could perhaps destroy the millennia-spanning schemes of the most advanced civilizations controlling the macrocosm. When interrogated about this fiasco, Euri answered the way a perfect corporate slave should.  “Full credit for this goes to my boss, who provided me with the opportunity..."  

In a world where power means everything. Caelith found himself to be one of its victims. As he lay there near his deathbed, he suddenly found himself thrust 40 years into the past. Having spent most of his life in servitude, he decided to take this chance to forge a new destiny, as he push his way to the top. (Note: First time writer, so expect for some cringe stuff and shitty writing when reading.)

In 2030, a major disaster occurred. A 9.7 magnitude earthquake occurred in 5 different areas causing many casualties throughout the world, the ground split and right at the epicenter of the earthquake, 5 giant towers appeared, towers similar to the tower of Babel, the five towers have differences in shape and size, but the function of the five towers remains the same, which is to save humanity from extinction because of monsters that come out of cracks due to a major earthquake.

After the alarms, sirens and nuclear warnings, Kai wakes up in an empty white room. With no idea what to do, he just waits for anything to happen...hoping something will happen. Only when the voice of...something... breaks him out of the monotonous life of the white room, he realises the problems he will have to face just to survive. Note - First few chapters are slow, monotonous and downright terrible, I mean, just going back and looking at chapter three has me cringing. My writing gets better as the story goes on, but it still has a few info dumps. The first few chapter are the shortest by far, like chapter 30 is the same length as 1, 2 and part of ch 3 combined. Honestly, you can just skim the first five and then maybe read it a little more in depth. Thanks, and please, go easy on the first chapters, I already hate them. Schedule is new chapter every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

Just more old journal entries of mine, but this time things are a bit more...weighty? Complicated? These journals were written 12 years after those of Volume 1! Let us cringe a little more. Maybe a little less? Looking back now, I wasn't that naive...was I? *Names will be omitted and replaced with "XXXXX" in order to keep some semblance of privacy.*

Arthur Sully was an ordinary man, grounded, determined, but stuck in the monotony of life. That was until fate, cruel and unexpected, struck him down in a tragic accident. When Arthur opens his eyes again, he finds himself in a foreign, untamed world, an endless forest teeming with terrifying monsters, alien flora, and dangers lurking at every turn. Struggling to comprehend his situation, Arthur soon discovers something extraordinary: he can adapt. Each time he faces death-through poison, claws, or fangs, his body evolves, becoming stronger, faster, and more resilient. Thrown into a brutal survival game, Arthur’s resolve is pushed to its limits as he learns to fight, adapt, and master his strange ability. Arthur must confront not only the monsters of this alien realm but also the terrifying truth of his existence. He must Adapt, evolve, survive, or die trying. Tags: World-hopping, Sci-fi, No-Harem, System, Kingdom-Building (2nd Arc). Though the novel has a System tag but it works only as a panel that shows his progress, abilities and has some nifty features.

[WSA 2025 ENTRY] “Seriously? Of all the people I could’ve become, I get stuck as him?” Damien was nobody special a shut-in who spent his days reading webnovels and cursing their authors for every bad plot twist. That is, until a knife to the back ended his uneventful life. But instead of dying, he woke up in the world of his favorite novel. Sounds like a dream, right? Wrong. Damien wasn’t the Hero destined for glory, nor the Villain wielding power. He was just an Extra, a throwaway character with a meaningless death written into the story. Armed with knowledge of the plot, Damien swears he won’t let the world chew him up and spit him out. “If this story thinks it can control me, it’s in for a surprise.” 'Can Damien change his fate? or Will he be consumed by plot?' ----------------------------------------------------- If this story made you smile (or cringe), leave a review! Your feedback fuels the chaos and keeps the adventure going strong! Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. All characters, events, and locations are imaginary, and any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. ---------------------------------------------------

Earth is gone. Reid Brown wakes up at an unfamiliar terrain inside a tree hundreds of metres above the ground. The world he new is no longer there, but his curiosity is picked and his excitement sparked. Join him to explore the Brave new world .

Humanity finds themselves trapped in an MMO RPG. As they navigate the 100 floors of the World Tree, players face challenges, unlock skills, and wield magic. Lives are lost, alliances form, and destinies are shaped. Who will rise, and who will fall? After much reflection, I’ve decided to rewrite Ascending the World Tree into a new version: ATWT Rewrite. The original story will remain available for those who enjoyed it, but I’m taking the narrative in a new direction—one without systems. I’ve come to believe that systems, while popular in fantasy, often serve as a crutch. Concepts like skill points and their effects on characters tend to be loosely defined, diluting the depth of the story and characters. In this rewrite, I’m removing the system elements entirely, refocusing the tale on the raw, emotional struggles of humanity climbing the World Tree. Additionally, the chapters in ATWT Rewrite will be much shorter. Writing 11k-word chapters in the original wasn’t sustainable for me, so I’ll be aiming for 1–2 pages per chapter this time. This will help me create a more consistent and enjoyable writing process. I hope you’ll join me on this new journey. As the characters and world of ATWT evolve into something more grounded, engaging, and true to the spirit of fantasy. Thank you for your support, and I can’t wait to share ATWT Rewrite with you!

Leslie's life has been a testament to her resilience. Growing up in an orphanage, she faced numerous challenges, from humiliation and harassment to setbacks and hardships. Yet, these struggles only strengthened her resolve, forging a stubborn, strong-willed and independent individual. Upon completing her graduation, Leslie embarked on a new journey, moving to a different city to pursue her master's degree. She purchased an old villa on the outskirts of the city at an incredibly low price, undeterred by the whispers of ghostly apparitions that surrounded it. As she settled into her new home, Leslie began to sense an eerie presence, but her skepticism kept her grounded. Doing the job alongside her higher education was the only priority of her. However, her life took an unexpected turn when one day she encountered the CEO at the office. His piercing blue eyes were unsettlingly familiar – they had haunted her dreams since childhood! The connection between them was undeniable, but its nature remained a mystery. As Leslie delved deeper, she unraveled a web of secrets and mysteries surrounding the house, her CEO, and herself! But the most pressing question lingered: why had she been drawn into this enigmatic world? And what secrets lay hidden, waiting to be uncovered?

In the heart of Japan, Kazemachi Sota was a high school football legend, the fastest and most skilled quarterback the Nishikawa Hawks had ever seen. But a devastating injury shattered his dreams, leaving him to navigate a new life of uncertainty. Labeled "the bird with clipped wings," Kazemachi struggles to find his place in a world without the sport that defines him. Just as hope seems lost, an unexpected invitation from a spirited girl named Aiko reignites his passion. She invites him to join the school’s flag football team, a game of strategy and speed, offering him a chance to redefine himself. Will Kazemachi find a new way to soar, or will the shadows of his past keep him grounded forever? This is a journey of self-discovery and triumph against all odds.

In one swift motion, he caught her by the neck, his grip unyielding. Lara snarled and thrashed, but Killian’s strength was overwhelming. “You foolish, useless wolf,” Killian growled, his voice dripping with disdain. “You think you can defy me and live?” With a cruel smile, he threw Lara against a nearby tree, the impact shaking the ground beneath us. Pain tore through me as I felt every blow she endured. Lara tried to stand, but Killian’s foot pressed down on her, pinning her to the ground. “You’ll learn your place,” he hissed. “Both of you.” My body began to shift again, the pain unbearable as Lara was forced back, and I returned to my human form. Lying on the ground, broken and bleeding, I looked up at him with all the hatred I could muster. “I hate you,” I whispered, my voice barely audible. Killian’s expression didn’t change. And then, darkness consumed me.

How do I know that a goddess wrote that awful harem novel? don't blame me if i give a bad review! Inuzuka Kai thought criticizing a cheesy harem novel was the worst thing he’d do all day—until the goddess who wrote it appears, furious, and traps him inside her cringe-worthy world. Now, he’s forced to live out every cheesy romance trope he can’t stand. Can Kai survive the world’s most over-the-top love story? Or will he end up stuck as the punchline of the worst plot ever created?

On Aldar, a maze of tunnels, ruined dwarven bastions, monstrous cities, and many untold dangers form what is known today as the dungeon. But how did it come to be? Who created it? Follow the story of a spirit like no other as it tries to understand its world and make a home deep in the ground, forever changing the life of the surface dwellers.

In an alternate version of Earth where there's only 4 supercontinents on the planet... James Karawei, a boy living in Havok, Ryomania who had mental problems and wanted to "throw the towel in" got into trouble with a powerful and strange organization called "The Syndicate" which led him to make friends as he struggled to fight off their ranks and eventually this led him to awaken his "Divinity", one of the 12 pillars of creation, he will struggle and grow as he tries to find out more about "The Boss" and his strange connection towards him and the "Control" he has over him. ~-----------------------------------~ !WARNING!: This story contains fighting/gore/lore/cringe/breaking the fourth wall/If... you do enjoy it, share it with your friends, i don't like re-telling this story to other parallel universes, you wouldn't understand.... Anyway... Hugs and kisses, YMAM.

Massive stone walls begin to rise from the ground on Earth, transforming the world into a giant labyrinth. Alongside this, strange creatures emerge, threatening the protagonist, Jack, and other cultivators. To maintain balance, humans are granted the chance to gain power from powerful creatures and cultivate their abilities

In a dark alley, obscured from the prying eyes of people, the muffled grunts of a shadowy figure beaten to a pulp were barely visible. Four hooded figures were standing around the bloody figure on the ground as he looked up in hate. Kraign struggled to his feet, his face mangled beyond recognition. "All of you idiots shall pay. THE WORLD WILL BURN!! "Boss, I think he's gone mad, we should leave", one of the hooded figures said on a low voice. "Was thinking the same thing", the shortest hooded figure replied, retreating with his crew, leaving the boy in the ground, barely breathing. As death drew near, things all went wrong.

“ You just had to go roaming around where you shouldn't have been, Avon. ” Endros seethed, gripping my shirt as he pushed me against the brick wall. My eyes glanced at the dead body and then to my Friend with the blood of the corpse on the ground. “ You. . . What the hell..? ” I mumbled. Endros just chuckled and kissed my cheek gently, making my eyes widen. “ I apologize for what I'm about to do to you now, But then again. . . You've brought this upon yourself. ” With that, I felt a strong sting in my neck. . . Within seconds, I felt my vision turn red and woozy as I collapsed onto the ground. .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   . WARNING :: This book Includes Kidnapping, Slurs, LGBTQ, Murder, Mass Murder, Insanity, Smut ( Sexual Scenes ). You have been warned, Enjoy your read. .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   . This Is Created By IMPERIALSBILL On Wattpad And Posted Originally On WebNovel By NEZUU .

Derrick Witson CEO, Business Man and a total ladies man with a killer smile and a go getter attitude framed by a childhood truama vowed never to fall in love what will happen when he meets Caroline Johnson the Kindhearted children's doctor who doesn't seem to care about it let's find out as we go on this journey of love, friendship, laughter and cringe worthy moment

【Infant Stage, a cumulative total of 10,000 leg kicks】 【Attribute gained: Use It or Lose It】 【As long as you continuously exercise the same body part, that part can evolve infinitely, but it can't break the limits of carbon-based lifeforms】 【……】 【Student Phase, a cumulative total of 100 million characters read】 【Attribute gained: Heavenly Intellect】 【Photographic memory, learning ability reached the pinnacle of humanity】 【……】 【Adult Stage, a cumulative matching of carbon-based lifeforms' limits 100 times】 【Attribute gained: Multi-form】 【The body is no longer limited to the frailty of carbon-based lifeforms' flesh and blood, capable of evolving beyond life forms】 【……】 Having transmigrated, Lin Zichen was born with an achievement-based cheat. In this life, he only wanted to evolve quietly, continuously breaking through the limits of life forms, and savoring the pleasure that comes with the leveling-up process.

Charlie is a young survivor navigating a harsh and unforgiving world. Though inexperienced, he is fiercely determined and quick to adapt, showing flashes of bravery and sharp instinct in the face of danger. As he journeys alongside his uncle Jed, Charlie grapples with the balance between maintaining his humanity and doing what’s necessary to survive. His growth is marked by moments of courage, vulnerability, and a deep bond with Jed, which becomes a source of strength in their relentless fight to endure. I know I know that was cringe

In the unforgiving pulse of New York City's underworld, Rio—a private investigator whose intuition is as sharp as a scalpel—finds himself staring into the depths of a case that refuses to stay simple. The request was ordinary enough: locate a missing person. But nothing about New York's shadows is ever what it seems. With William, his charming, flirtatious marksman friend who thrives on chaos, and Ethan, the pragmatic negotiator who keeps the team grounded, Rio peels back layers of lies and deceit that point to a single source: a corrupt billionaire with secrets worth killing for. As the trio digs deeper, Rio's perfectionism sharpens his instincts to a razor edge, but it also isolates him. William's easy charm begins to blur into recklessness, and Ethan’s steady calm is tested by secrets that neither friend saw coming. The deeper they go, the more the lines between hunter and hunted dissolve. When the case twists unexpectedly, trust is no longer a luxury. A single misstep could be fatal, and their unity begins to crack under the weight of buried truths. For Rio, William, and Ethan, the question isn’t just whether they’ll solve the case but whether they’ll survive it—and each other. In a city that never sleeps, every move matters, every shadow hides danger, and every truth comes with a cost. How far are they willing to go to uncover the truth, and how much of themselves are they ready to lose in the process?

September 17th… 2015,after a devasting attack in the city of Tokyo Young Ashiguro Kumazaki finds himself on the ground on his finale breath.out of the rubble came the ESSENCE of RAGE one of the many 11 Essences…powerful lifeforms that take on vessels to carry their duties.as it linked with Ashiguro reviving him it made him the strongest man on the planet and…the Galaxies protector…

Alice, the once guardian angel, has became fallen for a misunderstanding. She fell until she hit the ground, and now, her adventures begin. Will she get back to heaven, or stay in the overworld. If she is staying, she will need to hide her angelic features. Will she survive the world of chaos and bring peace? [note: this is a GL. This novel may have gore, violence, and other bad stuff.]

Coraline Hugues is facing major backlashes against the business she's been trying to build up since she was seventeen. In an effort to save face, she goes through with a contracted marriage but her plans go to the ground when people speculated her having an affair with a son from an esteemed noble family. But, Coraline's savior isn't the man everybody thinks it to be. ___ Updates every 3 months

Ethan Grayson has it all: a multi-billion-dollar company, a penthouse view, and a personality so charming it’s borderline unbearable. But after one too many dinner dates with women who talk more about his stock portfolio than their hobbies, Ethan decides he’s done with high society. His grand plan? Marry a “normal” woman who doesn’t care about his money. Simple, right? Enter Emily Carter, a bookshop employee who thinks a “luxury” is buying two cups of coffee in one day. She’s witty, stubborn, and entirely unimpressed when Ethan waltzes into her shop one afternoon, throwing around compliments like confetti. For Ethan, Emily is everything he’s looking for: genuine, grounded, and refreshingly immune to his usual charm. There’s just one tiny problem. Ethan’s arrogance is the size of his bank account, and Emily has no patience for egotistical billionaires—no matter how good their jawline is. As Ethan awkwardly tries to “woo” Emily in the most unromantic ways possible (think unsolicited business advice and overly generous tips), Emily starts to wonder if this handsome stranger might actually have a heart hidden under all that bravado. But when she discovers his real reason for pursuing her, all bets are off. Will Ethan learn to drop his ego long enough to win Emily’s trust? Or will Emily decide that some books are better left closed?

There’s a unique terror in real-life horror—stories born from whispered legends, inexplicable encounters, and chilling truths that defy logic. Unlike fiction, these tales don’t offer the comfort of being purely imaginary. They haunt because they’re real—or at least, they feel like they could be. This collection takes you into the eerie, the unsettling, and the downright terrifying moments that people have faced. From the spectral girl on the ancient Peepal tree to the shadowy figures that seem to watch from the corners of everyday life, these stories are grounded in truth and the unexplainable. Each tale pulls back the curtain on the thin veil that separates the ordinary from the supernatural, drawing you into a world where the unexplained is always just a breath away. Brace yourself for sleepless nights, lingering chills, and the unsettling sensation that you might not be as alone as you think. Welcome to The Umbrella and the Ghostly Visitor and Other Real-Life Horror Stories. Read on—if you dare.

Unfamiliar? That's what I thought when I first came into this world. I'm a piece of myself it's spread out, When I'm a Chemist working in a lab I stumbled upon a unviable space of void in the ground. I touched it, I got sent here. I got the system like all main character, but, will it even help me survive here? I don't know but I'm coming in for a long run!

The story centers around a character who, after dying in his previous life, is reincarnated into a new world, only to find himself in a school setting that serves as a training ground for magical abilities and otherworldly skills. However, he doesn't get a typical or glamorous role like the others in the academy. Instead, he lands a "fake" job, which becomes a source of both comedy and unexpected development.