Spotlight First Novel Competition

Transported into the universe of his own novel, a young author awakens in the body of a cursed villain, with only four years before a demonic force consumes him. In a fantasy world filled with monsters and heroes, he must use his knowledge of the plot to survive and protect his newfound siblings, Noah and Emma, while keeping his distance from the main characters to avoid altering the future he wrote. Upon joining the Spectra Academy for heroes, he is forced to face dilemmas and alliances that challenge his intentions and draw him closer to an uncertain fate.

Focus. Don’t think—just move, Subra told himself, adrenaline sharpening his senses. The twin moons above cast an eerie silver glow on the ever-changing maze of labyrinthine walls. This was no dream—it was a test, a trial unlike any other. One night, while asleep on Earth, Subra Fitz’s consciousness was ripped away and thrust into an alien world. He wasn’t alone. Billions of others had been summoned, each plucked from their lives and thrown into a series of trials to determine one thing: who would ascend as the god of Cronis—a world now teetering on the edge of destruction after its deity’s demise. These trials weren’t a place of beauty and hope. They were a battlefield of survival, where twisting mazes housed deadly creatures, and alliances were as fleeting as the stars in its endless skies. Subra, an unassuming young man, must now rise above the chaos, pitting his intellect and courage against impossible odds. In this realm, magic courses through every fiber of existence. From shimmering trees whose roots pulse with otherworldly light to creatures whose very presence defies Earthly logic, Cronis is as awe-inspiring as it is dangerous. Subra’s weapon of choice—a Wind Blade—is as unwieldy as his resolve is fierce. It’s the only thing standing between him and the snarling wolf-like hybrids that roam the maze, their teeth sharp enough to pierce even enchanted armor. But the Trials aren’t just about combat—they’re about strategy, sacrifice, and morality. Can Subra outthink the cunning figures who lead this competition? Can he trust anyone when alliances are tenuous, and betrayal is a matter of survival? In this action-packed, magic-infused adventure, Subra fights to become more than a survivor. He fights to claim the divine throne of a godless world. The Trials will test his mind, body, and soul—forcing him to decide how far he’s willing to go to wield ultimate power. For fans of The Hunger Games, Sword Art Online, and Mistborn, The Trials of Cronis is a gripping tale of determination, betrayal, and destiny. Follow Subra Fitz as he battles creatures, uncovers secrets, and walks the razor-thin line between humanity and godhood. Welcome to Cronis. Your trial begins now.

Bastion. That is the name of the first interplanetary exploration vessel of its line, and the first to confront the challenges our solar system and beyond will throw at us. ----------------------- Follow the story of the crew of the Bastion: Arkady, Hinato, Oliver, and the countless drones they have onboard their vessel as they explore the planets of the solar system, construct the first planetary outposts, and prepare Humanity to enter the next great stage. Space.

Archer "Archie" Brooks was a renowned actor and a style icon admired by millions. Every movie he starred in was a hit, and every project he touched yielded unimaginable profits. His career was soaring, and just as he was about to receive the coveted Best Actor of the Decade award, he was brutally murdered in a twisted, unthinkable act. But fate wasn’t done with him yet. Archie awoke to find himself in the body of Archer Reid, a nameless, unnoticed stuntman working at the same production house. The name was the same. The face—unrecognizable. Fueled by an insatiable thirst for vengeance and the burning desire to reclaim his former glory, Archie begins from the bottom once again as Archer Reid. As he struggles to make sense of his new life, he becomes entangled with C.A.L.I.X. (Cognitive Artificial Logic and Intelligence Exchange), an enigmatic and powerful system that seems to possess limitless intelligence, yet its true purpose remains unclear. What is this system, and why is it bound to him? Is it a tool for success, a curse, or something far more dangerous? With the system's cryptic guidance, Archer slowly begins to rise through the ranks once again. However, whenever he sleeps, he is plagued by terrifying dreams—too frightening to be true, yet too realistic to ignore. Are they merely nightmares, or do they hold a sinister foresight into the future? --------------------------------- C.A.L.I.X.: Archer, I got an audition for you. Are you interested? Archer: What is it? C.A.L.I.X.: Do you want to act in a community theater? The role of the villain is available. Archer: Me? Do you want me to act as the villain? C.A.L.I.X.: If you aren’t satisfied being a villain, there's another role. It’s the role of a homeless man. Archer: Villain. Villain. I chose the villain. I love playing the role of a villain. I was born to play this role. --------------------- This book will be uploaded on RoyalRoad

In the bustling city of Seoul, Hana, a strong-willed and independent part-time worker, juggles multiple jobs to support her family and pursue her dreams of becoming a fashion designer. Her best friend, Soojin, is a die-hard fan of the popular K-pop group Lumina, but Hana has never been interested in the group or its members. One fateful evening, Hana's life takes an unexpected turn when she accidentally bumps into Kai, the charismatic lead singer of Lumina, while delivering a package. However, their initial encounter is far from pleasant, with Kai reacting rudely to the collision. Unaware of his celebrity status, Hana stands up for herself, leaving a lasting impression on Kai. As their paths continue to cross, Kai finds himself drawn to Hana's authenticity and resilience, despite their rocky first meeting. Soojin is ecstatic to learn about Hana's encounters with Kai, but Hana is hesitant to get involved with someone from the spotlight. As they spend more time together, Hana and Kai must confront their own fears and insecurities, while also dealing with the pressures of Kai's fame and the expectations of his fans. Through a series of heartfelt moments, misunderstandings, and personal growth, Hana and Kai discover that their connection goes beyond the superficial. Will Hana and Kai find a way to make their unlikely connection work, or will the pressures of fame and expectation tear them apart? Follow the journey of friendship, family, love and fame in "Love In the Spotlight" to find out more.

Afraid of the light, addicted to blood, and immortal… When Ke Lin transmigrated to this world, he realized that he seemed to fit all the characteristics of vampires. But the problem is, he couldn’t find any records about vampires in this world! Could it be that he is the first-ever vampire in this world? He had no predecessors to guide him. And there was no system to help him. In order to understand the powers and limitations of vampires in this world, Ke Lin had no choice but conduct experiments on himself and observe the reactions of his body: [Under direct sunlight, power levels decreased by 30%] [Throat, heart, and brain are no longer fatal weaknesses] [Ordinary foods will no longer satiate hunger, only blood can restore stamina] [Holy water… wait what? Who fed me holy water!!!

An ordinary man who want to enter the world of writing novels, trying to take part in a novel writing competition, but suddenly his soul got transmigrated into the world of novel writing contest themes.

"What Lengths would you go to have the power to shape your own path? What would you give up? How far would you go?" "I have gone far and given much to get where I am today. Maybe my story would help you to figure it out. Sit, Listen. This is the story of Cytar's First Lich."

In a Dystopian Future that has discovered Mana, fantasy elements such as Magic, Monsters, Otherworldly Beings, and Gods have become real, merging with the modern era. Leading it are unique individuals, they came from separate tales, full of hardships and trials, and at the same time, amazing stories. No matter what their differences are, The Kings have banded together to lead this new era of reality. Magic that can create anything from nothing, it could either sprout good or evil in a person. Monsters from the storybook come to life, to run rampant. Other Worlds that also carry lifeforms, and Gods that were only believed to be concepts that religions devote for, now reign over all mortals. What really is Magic? Why was it the catalyst for all of these fantastical elements to come to life? Who orchestrated all of this? And who are The Kings who will lead humanity to this era?

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The popular singer Mia Caroline became famous in showbiz at 15. Living in an influential family, Mia never once stumbled upon any scandal throughout her career. That is until her accidental meeting with Victor a few years later leads to her first scandal as a successful singer. Victor, the leader of a mafia organization under the guise of a successful businessman, hates people who sell their lives like celebrities. But faced with Mia, Victor is unwittingly drawn into Mia's complicated and secretive life. Past trauma, organizational turmoil, fame in the spotlight. This is a love story of two people who have never felt love.

As the title says, the story of the first mage who created necromancy, and other magics, during his long life.

Kim Yong reads novels in his free time but one Novel that caught him the most in the charm of its story is the Novel "Astral Hero Return" a generic Harem novel as the Astral Hero tries to defeat the bad guy in that case the Demon King and builds his harem to an extent where you ask yourself why would they need 20 wives to live a normal life or to win somehow against the bad guy as all his wives cheer for him Kim Yong found the Story intriguing not because there was a harem but how the characters feeled so alive for him as he knows them in addition to that he longs to exist in such a world especially this one However "The Novel will take a break for Personal reason and I don't know when i will come back." The Novel he was so obsessed with so that he wrote over 30 notebooks of his theories and thoughts of how things could work or how many powers exist in the world suddenly decided to take a break at the start of the next arc 'Demon ladies' as he goes to sleep and wakes up the next day he finds himself in the exact novel he longed to live in. But he has no time to relax since he remembers he is not the only reincarnated person in addition does he will need to face the final villains to change the fate of the world and find out the truth behind his existence. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authors Note: Hello to the people who will try to read the first novel of mine. The first twenty chapter are pretty bad since they were my first attempt to write a novel in english and at that point the story was only a concept with no real conclusion or consequences. If you find any mistakes or bad phrased english sentences please comment under them and help me out to make the novel an enyoyable story to read. I hope some of you still will enjoy reading the novel and stay around to see the conclusion of the story.

This novel tells the poignant tale of two souls bound by fate: a devout Muslim girl and an agnostic young man. Their paths cross in the most unexpected of ways, drawing them into a love neither could have anticipated. Yet, despite the intensity of their feelings, invisible walls keep them apart. Their love is forbidden not by their hearts, but by their faith, their upbringing, and the growing doubts that plague their consciences. Religion becomes a formidable barrier, one that neither can seem to fully overcome. As time slips through their fingers, they are left with the painful reality that they may not have much time to explore what they could become together. With the clock ticking, their love hangs in the balance. Will they finally confess the depth of their emotions? Or will this become yet another unfinished love story, lost to the winds of doubt and circumstance?

What do you think might be the driving force behind society? Compassion? Greed? Selfishness? Whatever your answer is, it's irrelevant, because this story is not rooted in reality, but a Universe where the concept of defence is foreign and unheard of... to most, a place where the greatest and most powerful people in the world are literally the most physically powerful, where might makes right, and whoever has the stronger ability is the greater. Meelid is the world's biggest coward, riddled with insecurities, tantalising fears, and the likes, he struggles to survive in this accursedly aggressive society, until one day he is pushed too far and realises, 'hey, why don't I just try to get hurt...less?'.

my name is Jemima Morgan and I'm an orphan. my parents died 10 years ago by driving off a bridge. immediately after their death, our pack was taken over by rogues, killing people and taking valuables. I was fifteen and barely escaped with my life. I ran to different parks for help but none agreed to help and I don't blame them seeing how my parents treated Them when they were alive. after being on the run and learning to survive on my own for a year, I finally found a park willing to take me in... 'The crescent park'. I was beyond happy when they took me in, I never knew I was in for a long and bumpy ride. for years I was the park's cleaner anything people wanted to get I was the go to person, 'Jemima go clean the toilet, 'Jemima come bath my child, 'Jemima go get me this from the market, Jemima go this, 'Jemima go do that. I was the park servant. to make matters worse, I wasn't a wolf yet. a girl normally wolf out at age 16, now I'm 25 and still haven't wolfed out. I was the lowest of the low, I was worse than an omega. I kept living my life doing chores until today...............

In a galaxy where fame transcends planets, Kieran Lux, the most adored singer in the galaxy, lives a life of luxury, constantly under the spotlight. But behind the glamorous façade lies a man drowning in loneliness, suffocated by expectations and corporate control. Enter Arden Vale, a reclusive ex-soldier with a mysterious past who works as a bodyguard on the fringes of society. When Kieran's life is threatened during a high-profile concert on a distant planet, Arden is hired to be his personal protector. The two clash at first—Kieran sees Arden as just another cog in the machine controlling his life, while Arden is unimpressed by the spoiled superstar. As they are forced to navigate dangerous political intrigue, hidden interstellar conspiracies, and the relentless media, they find unexpected solace in each other. Kieran discovers the freedom he’s always craved in Arden’s raw authenticity, while Arden begins to heal from his war scars through Kieran’s kindness and passion for music. But as secrets unravel—Arden’s dark past and Kieran’s ties to a corrupt entertainment syndicate—they must decide if their bond is strong enough to withstand the chaos. Will they break free from the chains of their pasts and find love beyond the spotlight, or will their struggles tear them apart?

The life of a small town boy takes a dramatic turn after a life-threatening car accident leads to an expiramental procedure. Soon after he discovers the surgery that saved his life left him with extraordinary abilities, he's forced to flee the only home he's ever known as a dangerous conspiracy unravels with him at the center.

A story of a man promising his friend to help her as her manager, rise to the top as an idol. While holding back his unrequited love for her. A story full of hardships, troubles and sacrifices a man would take just to see the one he love reach her dreams.

Some random stories I come up with to keep my boredom away. Contains original novels and fanfics as well. They may become a novel I'll write if I like them enough or if there is a sudden rush of inspiration that takes over me. If you like one of them comment on it and I may consider writing more about it one day, I am highly sleep deprived so I guess I will someday if i do not commit suicide first.

Eren Kain was an ordinary engineer and inventor until the day the Tower of Trials appeared. A massive, otherworldly spire reaching into the heavens, the tower beckoned humanity with promises of power, wealth, and immortality—but also death. Unlike the others, Eren was forcibly bound to the Tower. No one else could enter until he began his climb, and he couldn’t leave unless he reached the top. Stripped of magic, aura, or any supernatural ability, Eren’s only advantage is his engineering genius and the technology he can smuggle in. From basic firearms to drones and exoskeletons, he uses every tool at his disposal to survive the monsters, traps, and bizarre ecosystems within the Tower. Yet even technology has its limits in a world governed by magic. As Eren climbs, he discovers the Tower isn’t just a trial but a puzzle. Its magic isn’t arbitrary—it’s systematic, a science he slowly learns to decode. However, one wrong calculation could kill him instantly, forcing him to balance experimentation with survival. He scavenges magic crystals, artifacts, and spell books, using them in crude, improvised ways to bolster his arsenal. Over time, he begins merging technology and magic, creating unique hybrid tools to overcome the increasingly insurmountable challenges. But why was Eren chosen? What secret does the Tower hold? With no escape and the weight of humanity’s fate on his shoulders, Eren must climb—not just to survive, but to unravel the truth of the Tower itself. every 50 collections I’ll give a chapter and every 20 powerstones I’ll give a chapter every 10 reviews I’ll give a chapter

In the dim twilight of a dying world, the remnants of humanity huddle within crumbling fortresses and decaying cities. The once mighty gods, giants, and dragons have long been vanquished. The devils, in their ruthless conquest, have crushed all who dared oppose them. In this forsaken realm, where hope has faded, Arat clings to his fragile existence, as a half-devil, hunted by humans, he searches for his place in this corrupted world.

Warning!! Please be aware that there will be incest in this story. Before the Elven goddess created her first elf, she created a guardian for them, a demi-god without a soul that possessed a single purpose: to protect the goddess' creation. He did so for eons, protecting them from mighty titans, fearsome dragons, greedy humans, and filthy goblins. He protected them until the war that led to his death and almost all of the races on the realm, where they waged war against the elves. He fought alone for twelve winters, which led to the deaths of billions of mortals and eventually his own. He welcomed his eternal sleep, but Elven goddess called for him once again. This is my first story that im writing for fun and english is not my first language so please be patient with me. I will try to write myself as much as possible while using AI to correct my grammar. I'm thinking of adding some other elves from games, like the Windrunner sisters from Warcraft, and anything other than my OG belongs to their own respective creator. Warning!! Please be aware that there will be incest and lots of gore and NO YURİ,NO NTR

Death. It began washing over the earth like a plague. The plague being the sudden appearance of powerful monsters, destroying cities and killing anyone that stood in their way. But when a young boy gets confronted by these monsters, he doesn’t run or feel an ounce of fear in the face of death. He wanted to die, he wished for it. His wish… Granted. But in death comes rebirth, a new opportunity. But very few that have died to the waves of monsters have been given the opportunity, the opportunity to reincarnate together to the ground zero of this multiversal disaster. To save that world and many worlds including their own. But the very same boy decides a new route for himself. A new route for a new life. One he would hope would be better than his last. Separating from the rest that reincarnates. Being the first to reincarnate. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Warning AI is used to make the images as I can't draw whatsoever and I'm too broke to hire an artist. This novel does contain gore and smut, but hopefully, the R18 tag insinuates that. I'm writing this for fun and while I do check over my work there may be some writing or grammatical errors. Very Sorry. Please feel free to support me or my work and any comments or questions I will try my best to reply to. This is my first ever proper work and my first contracted work so I hope you enjoy it! Tags: Reincarnation, Harem, Fantasy, Yuri (only mentioned), Smut, R-18, Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Magic, Ecchi, Overpowered, Weak to Strong

Alara Bennett had the world at her feet. With her striking features, confident strut, and a portfolio boasting magazine covers like Vogue and Elle, she was the face of every trending fashion campaign. Beside her stood Ethan Carter, a heartthrob actor whose talent and charm had landed him leading roles in blockbuster films. Together, they were the it couple: perfect, glamorous, and unattainable. Their relationship had been mostly private. Occasionally, they'd share a candid photo on Instagram—Ethan with a goofy grin and Alara in one of her signature oversized hoodies. Fans adored them, coining hashtags like #Ethara and #GoalsForLife. But fame always came with a price. Ethan’s latest movie, Shadows in the Rain, paired him with Scarlett Leigh, a rising actress known for her sharp wit and electric chemistry with her co-stars. From the moment the trailer dropped, fans went wild. Ethan and Scarlett’s steamy scenes were dissected and replayed endlessly, flooding TikTok with edits set to romantic music. Instagram buzzed with captions like: “Scarlett and Ethan >>> any couple ever #ShadowsInTheRain” (560k likes) “Can they just date already? The chemistry is unreal!” (312k comments) Alara scrolled through her feed, her chest tightening. She wasn’t jealous of Scarlett—she knew how professional Ethan was and how close they were as friends. But the overwhelming fan response planted seeds of doubt in her mind.

A high-schooler, Agus and his schoolmates, were teleported to a fantasy world. He needs to work with his friends and use his newfound talent to survive. Faced with anxiety and shortcomings, will he loathe himself further or finally accept change?

At Western Star University, Soren Mitaka, a gifted but unmotivated psychology student, conceals his intelligence to avoid attention. Despite excelling on the entrance exam, he lacks a sense of purpose. This changes when he encounters Raine Fukuyo, a mysterious girl with exceptional abilities facing a similar struggle in finding direction. Their shared intellect and unspoken competition foster a connection that leads to a transformative journey. Through their pursuit of self-discovery, Soren and Raine uncover meaning, companionship, and a renewed sense of hope.