The Contests

Weary reader, it is an honor that you have chosen this book amidst the heavy, shadowy shelves of this somber library. However, I regret to inform you that this book is ill. Your fingers should be able to feel the raised, diseased growths on the surface of its cover. The words, written long ago, cling to the pages like parasites, hoping for someone to observe their writhing, to feel them, analyze them, and touch the diseased core of this story. If you insist on borrowing this book, please be sure to regularly check your own physical condition.

> In a world where demon outbreaks tear through cities like wildfire, only the elite Rankers stand between chaos and annihilation. Anya, known as the Ice Queen, is cold, brilliant, and battle-hardened beyond her years. Leading Unit-7, she lives by the blade and hides behind silence. But when a mission goes wrong, and she’s forced to shield an innocent child with her own body, a mysterious boy named Dev appears from nowhere—his timing perfect, his aura unknown, and his presence... unsettling. From cursed zones to tangled emotions, Anya’s world begins to fracture—and within the ashes, something stirs. What happens when fire touches ice? “Ashes of the Void” is a fast-paced anime-style fantasy drama filled with demon battles, squad bonds, emotional awakenings, and sparks of romance. Perfect for fans of Solo Leveling, Demon Slayer, and Jujutsu Kaisen.

A story of adventure and discovery. A story of bonds and fellowship. A story of mysteries and mantras. A story of a world only the brave dare to brave. The adventure of a simple young man, brave and strong. A seeker of fun, one who understand the beauty of creation. A creature shrouded in enigma, as deep as the universe. The pursuit of mankind and all creatures in existence. A game of survival, a struggle for dominance. A contest of the braves. Additional tags: Realistic fantasy, Mature, Ecchi, Guild creation, Romantic Subplots.

"Your world is about to change." A voice whispered to me. I turned around but everywhere was dark and I couldn't make anything or anyone out. "Who is there?" I called out into the darkness. "I'm a friend Arin, no need to be frightened." The soft voice called out to me. "What do you want with me?" I questioned, my senses on high alert as I could feel the person moving around me in circles. "I don't want anything from you. I'm here to help you." The woman revealed and my brows furrowed in confusion. "Help me?" I asked. Arin is an omega born into the Bloodfang Pack, a role she’s long accepted but never fully embraced. Growing up with her best friend Siena, who dreams of becoming Luna, Arin has always been overlooked and dismissed by those around her, especially the Alpha’s sons, the triplets Kael, Jaxon, and Rowan. However, on her 18th birthday, everything shifts when Arin learns that her mate bond has been forged with one of the triplets. The triplets, each with their own distinct personalities and goals, are drawn into a tangled web of competition, love, and duty. Arin’s bond shifts between them, causing tension and uncertainty within the Pack. But Arin’s journey takes an unexpected turn when she learns of her true heritage: she is the descendant of an ancient royal bloodline, and her powers are linked to the Moonwell, the Pack’s most sacred and powerful source of life. As the Moonwell begins to fade, Arin’s destiny is revealed. Only she can restore the Moonwell and save the Pack, but doing so means losing her mate bond forever. The battle for the Pack’s future escalates when a betrayal leads to a civil war, and one of the triplets sacrifices himself to protect Arin and restore balance. With the Pack’s survival hanging by a thread, Arin must face the harsh reality of her choices and what it means to lead.

Seven thousand years later, she became the Goddess of Darkness, and crowned as the queen of the United Empires of Darkness. She reigned over the United Empires of Darkness, which composed of Devil Empire, Vampire Empire, Werewolf Empire, Snake People Empire, and Dragon Island. She created the strongest army, which composed of seven royal guard regiments, dragon knight army, phoenix knight army, vampire army, werewolf army, snake people army, and dragon army. She blessed her soldiers with superpowers, and her soldiers returned her with loyalty and respect. She hosted eleven fun contests after Christmas, which were Red Wine Brewing Contest, Music Contest, Dancing Contest, Ghost Storytelling Contest, Talent Show Contest, Costume Design Contest, Cooking Contest, Dragon Riding Contest, Horror Storytelling Contest, Romance Storytelling Contest and Fantasy Storytelling Contest. She hosted resurrection ceremonies in Heaven Company for six days, threw thirty chosen souls into another world, and entered another world on her own in the last day, in search of the better self. When she came to her destiny's crossroads, she chose the path not taken, and wondered how things might have been different.

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She thought she was free. Until a billionaire and his daughter saw her — and decided she was theirs. One wanted a wife. The other wanted a mother. Neither asked if she agreed. They watched her for two years. Followed her every move. Until one day, they flew across the world and bought her future — with smiles, paperwork, and charm that smelled like roses but felt like chains. Now, she sleeps in silk sheets she didn’t choose. Wears clothes she didn’t buy. Answers to a name she didn’t earn. Every touch is a test. Every night is a transaction. And every whispered “I love you” is a warning. She hides pills beneath her tongue. She dreams of running. But there is no escape — only a cage made of wealth, obsession, and unbearable intimacy. Because he doesn’t just want her body. He wants her compliance. Her mind. Her loyalty. Her womb. And when the daughter discovers the truth — she doesn’t cry. She accuses. Now the doors are locked. The smiles are gone. And the only thing more terrifying than being watched… is being needed. This isn’t love. This is possession with a wedding ring. This is family, twisted into obsession. This is what happens when a girl becomes the answer to someone else's madness.

Shujaa Mkubwa's Dying Sun Empire has overstayed its welcome by a century or two. In every corner of Ihlok Vartul's four continents, people are holding onto life, gods, and spirits as they try to avoid being crushed by the weight of industry, political corruption, and realpolitik. In this, the unremarkable Basic have it worst, skittering between the thundering boots of magic and blessing. Young Fortus Ngubane is just about ready to quit.

A history professor discovers a coded manuscript in Spain and after deciphering the codex, he appears dead as part of the rituals of a secret society from the Middle Ages and sends the manuscript to two people, one of whom is Gregory Evans, who is now part of a plot in which he is one of the chosen ones by this sect to protect the greatest relic of all time, the Ark of the Covenant. In yet another surprising plot full of twists and turns, Gregory Evans races against time and unravels humanity's greatest mystery, without knowing that everyone has been deceived the whole time.

This story follows the adventures and training of Princess Violetta Purpe - or Violet - as she finds out about a curse over her Kingdom, the Purple Kingdom. You’ll follow her as she meets and trains under the other princesses of the Kingdoms of Color as she runs from her fiancé, Blake Black, tries to break the curse, find her mother, Ira Pink as she tries to embrace and complete all the prophecies. Will this 15 year old princess be able to control the flames of red before the day of the Red Sun or will she be forced to marry a man she doesn’t even know?

// A princess, a contest, and a masked outlaw with a grudge. It's not quite a fairytale, but it's getting there! // In the fractured Kingdom of Stormwatch, Princess Adora faces a grim future. Far from the throne, and thrust into a contest for her hand by the ruthless Prince Nicobar, she's resigned to being a pawn in his power-hungry schemes. Nicobar's hedonistic, iron-fisted rule is enforced by the Sheriff, a relentless, enchanted metal-mechanical enforcer who hunts down anyone daring to defy the crown. Yet, even he cannot stop Grimholt -the notorious, enigmatic outlaw leader -whose daring exploits have captured the hearts of the people and the ire of the Prince. As the contest unfolds, Adora finds unexpected allies and foes among the court and the bandits. Though she is powerless to stop the Prince's machinations, her heart is drawn to a mysterious, daring competitor. Dawning a plague mask and adopting the name 'The Prince of the People', he challenges not just Nicobar's plans, but everything she thought she knew about courage and justice. With storms brewing and the Sheriff closing in, the Princess must make a choice: will she risk everything for a chance at her freedom- and a love as wild as the magic of Stormwatch?

In this world, ascending to upper realms was a matter of resources and ability. No matter the status or power level, if you have the money and the willingness to, you can live in any realm of your choosing. However, the higher the realm, the more power there is to tap into and cultivate. However, a devastating war led to a change in the rules. Who is brave enough to seek the Supremacy and rule the world? By: Jerlani

This collection of Short stories is from writing contest hosted by the Ranobe Discord server where each contestant has submitted their work. Every entry uses certain prompts with variety of genre that are Xianxia, Romance, Horror, LitRPG, and Sci-Fi. Ranobe is a vibrant community where we novel enthusiast meet and share our passion for such storytelling. We invite you to become part of our journey too!! our discord: discord.gg/q9c4TqcSFS

Inca-Mair is an adventurer child who does not fear the danger. But something ties her heart in and the fear invades her whole body when she wakes up from a malignant and disturbing dream: her tribe and her siblings had been taken by the destruction of a demonic and merciless being. It all goes worse when she finds out that her parents are missing right after going in search of food. The dream reapers in her mind and once again she fears for everybody's lives. Against the Pajé´s (Shaman, in Tupi Guarani) request, she sets out to find her parents. Yet, she does not reckon that her siblings won´t just stand by and wait. Hidden from everyone, they follow her. But something is awaiting, entangled, just for the right moment to attack. Waiting for the right instant to turn the girls dream into reality. She does not know about it. Neither do them. But the demon does. It smiles, appreciating the taste of victory that runs into its veins. And they walk right into its direction. Not knowing that was a huge mistake. Maybe a fatal error.

Cerita dimulai dengan keluarga kecil: Andrew, Eric, dan putri mereka yang masih kecil, Wen. Mereka sedang berlibur di sebuah kabin terpencil di pedalaman New England. Suasana yang awalnya tenang dan damai berubah menjadi mimpi buruk ketika sekelompok orang asing muncul di rumah mereka. Empat orang asing—Leonard, Sabrina, Redman, dan Adriane—bermunculan di tengah hutan. Mereka tidak datang dengan niat baik, dan segera diketahui bahwa mereka memiliki tujuan yang sangat mengerikan. Leonard, pemimpin kelompok tersebut, memberitahu keluarga itu bahwa mereka harus membuat pilihan yang sangat sulit: satu anggota keluarga harus dibunuh untuk mencegah kiamat dunia yang akan datang. Ketegangan meningkat saat kelompok orang asing itu mulai menculik keluarga dan mencoba memanipulasi mereka untuk membuat keputusan yang akan menyelamatkan dunia—atau memusnahkannya. Andrew dan Eric, yang pada awalnya tidak percaya pada ancaman tersebut, harus berhadapan dengan pilihan yang mengerikan dan memutuskan apakah mereka akan melawan atau mengikuti permintaan para penyerang mereka.

This follows 15-16 year old Violetta (Violet) Purple as she learns to control her magic, find her mother and save her kingdom from a curse while being chased by her fiancé, Blake Black, the Prince of the Black Kingdom. Will she be able to save everyone she loves before time runs out or will she be the down fall of her kingdom?

Damion Grey (A.K.A Grey Eyes) enters the deadly Crime Contest, determined to surpass his fallen idol, the Villain King, and prove his father—Ignitro, the trillion-dollar blue flame hero—wrong. Powerless in a world of titans, he’s forced to work with his flame-wielding half-brother and a crew of henchmen secretly plotting his death. But amidst the chaos, his fiercest nemesis—Ultragirl—becomes something more. As the contest rages on & his enemies grow with his bounty, Damion finds himself falling head over heels for the one person who desires his death most.

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Locked in a losing war against an oppressive empire, the Kingdom of Angenia desperately needed a miracle. On the brink of collapse, it received three. Seraphina, the Saint, raised under the Church’s heel, struggles to unlock her mysterious power. Roland Wainwright, a scorned peasant boy without magic, holds untapped strength ready to explode. Aldric, an outcast wielding unrestrained and unequaled power, rejected by the world around him. In the final round of the Royal Tournament, a contest meant to bolster military recruitment, these miraculous children collide, forever changing the course of the war, and history itself. Follow their journey as they struggle to wield their gifts, each step revealing the darkness lurking beneath the surface of their world, and within themselves.

perjalanan Alcard sebagai seorang outcast, orang-orang yang dibuang dan tak dianggap lagi oleh seluruh benua Earth. namun, tugas mereka ternyata paling berat dan tak diakui oleh siapapun, menjaga The Wall dari serbuan monster mutasi dari benua selatan yang telah ditinggalkan peradaban oleh ketiga ras; manusia, elf, dan dwarf. Di sisi lain, ada banyak rahasia dari dunia ini, yang akan semakin membuat Alcard terasadar, jika eksistensinya hanya sebagai seujung kuku dari kekuatan entitas yang akan memimpin dunia ini menuju kehancuran berikutnya.

In a world that has cast us out, we stand amidst the darkness. We have no land, no name, only this path. We are the shadows behind this wall. We are the forgotten guardians of the world. We are the Outcasts, and we will endure, or die on our path.

A samurai, ill from a war long since passed, embarks on a harrowing journey across the continent to return his master's blade to the Isle of Mist. His sole companion is his master's estranged lover—an enigmatic monster-hunter-turned-hitman who hopes that, by joining the quest, he can redeem himself. The two find themselves entwined in an unlikely friendship brought together by shared grief, guilt, and hope. SFW, but does contain mature themes, sexual references, drug use/addiction, and violence.

For the past three years, I've been deeply involved in Forex trading, constantly learning new strategies and honing my skills. During this time, I’ve encountered many opportunities, but one particular online Forex trading contest left me shaken and wiser. What seemed like a legitimate contest with a grand prize turned out to be a well-orchestrated scam. I want to share my experience and how I was able to recover the lost funds, hoping it can help others avoid falling into the same trap.It all started when I saw an online advertisement promoting a Forex trading contest. The contest was being held by a seemingly reputable company, and the grand prize was a large cash reward, which immediately piqued my interest. The website looked professional, and the contest rules seemed straightforward, making it appear like a genuine opportunity. Excited by the potential reward, I registered for the contest. However, to enter, I was required to pay a $1,000 registration fee, which seemed reasonable given the prize.Shortly after, I received an email confirming that I had qualified for the next stage of the contest. But there was a catch. To claim my prize, I was asked to pay an additional $2,000 for shipping costs related to the prize package. At this point, I had already spent $3,000 — $1,000 for registration and $2,000 for the supposed shipping fees. Still, I didn’t hesitate, thinking the money was an investment toward the promised reward.But after paying the shipping fees, I never received the prize or any further communication from the organizers. I began to feel uneasy and started researching the contest and the company behind it. To my shock, I discovered that many other participants had been scammed in the same way, losing thousands of dollars. It became clear that I had been a victim of an elaborate fraud.In total, I had lost $10,000 — $1,000 for the initial registration and $9,000 for the so-called shipping fees. Feeling frustrated and helpless, I began searching for ways to recover my money. That’s when I came across Digital resolution services, a team of professionals specializing in recovering funds lost to online scams.After reaching out to Digital resolution services, their experts immediately began investigating my case. Thanks to their expertise, they were able to trace the scam and recover my lost funds. It was a huge relief to have my $10,000 returned.This experience taught me the importance of conducting thorough research before engaging in any online contests or making financial commitments. I hope my story serves as a cautionary tale and raises awareness about the dangers of online Forex trading scams. With the help of Digital resolution services, I was able to recover my funds, but not everyone is as fortunate. Always be cautious, and remember: if an offer seems too good to be true, it probably is. email: digitalresolutionservices @ myself. c o m whatsapp: +1 (361) 260-8628 email: digitalresolutionservices007  (@) zohomail.  com Stay vigilant Tulijuana cutler

Lavandula lived in the Silverstein werewolf family most of her live after being adopted, and it has been a good life with the exception of not having a wolf and her arranged fiance being the jealous type. However her happy life is changed after waking up sick to learn she is pregnant despite never being with anyone. As a result she's kicked out of her family and werewolf community. A heartbreaking forced separation that angers her when she learns it was a ruse to get rid of her as dangerous forces from her forgotten past return!

werewolves, machines in human form, an interdimensional cataclysm and at the center a time traveling peace keeper

What will happen when 1 human and 1 Siren will fall in love? Will they meet another Human boy that actually crossdresses? What will happen to Aurora when she finds out her father came back? will her life be ruined? we'll find out and see.