Ocean Art Competition

[Anime + Game + SAO-like + Virtual World + Teamwork + Romance + Adventure + Love] Do you think "Neural-link games" will become a reality? In 2038, a massive full-dive VRMMORPG called 《Eternal Art Online》 was launched to worldwide acclaim. This game introduced the revolutionary "Neural-link system " — a groundbreaking technology that bypassed traditional controls entirely. By simply wearing a neural interface device known as the legendary “Mind Gear”, players could enter an expansive fantasy world that felt as real as life itself. In this world, every sword swing, every movement, and even the most intricate combat techniques were all driven directly by the player’s consciousness. Kiriya Jin was once a top-tier gamer who dominated competitive leaderboards across countless titles. But fate can be unforgiving — when reality struck hard, he lost nearly everything. At the lowest point of his life, he happened to rescue a girl being chased through the streets. What he didn’t know was that this single act of kindness would become the turning point of his destiny... The story may start off a bit slow, but every setup leads to something bigger. Please stay with it—your support and follows mean the world to me!

This is a world with only oceans, through which scattered are countless small islands and treasures. With swords, gunpowder, sailing ships, and most important, the Treasure Hunting System, Alka is ready to dominate the oceans! 「Map detected」 「Scanning for Treasure」 「Scan complete」 「Happy Treasure hunting!」

Seventeen-year-old Amber Winters hides behind her cityscape sketches, her confidence eroded by her mother’s critiques and a cruel high school rumor. When a new seating chart pairs her with Charles Chen, a quiet artist with a dancer’s grace, their shared table becomes a canvas for trust. As they navigate the Spring Arts Showcase—a chance at a life-changing scholarship—Amber’s precise lines and Charles’s hidden dance moves reveal truths they’ve buried. But the art room’s critique wall, scarred with anonymous barbs, whispers of betrayal. A stolen sketch, a rival’s sabotage, and a friend’s duplicity threaten to unravel their fragile bond. As Amber fights to protect Charles’s dreams, she discovers her own courage, painting a future where love and art intertwine. Charles, haunted by his parents’ unraveling, finds strength in Amber’s belief, his dance a defiant reclaiming of self. In a world where art demands truth, Amber and Charles must confront their fears, expose their enemies, and choose to be seen—together. The Art Between Us is a heartfelt YA contemporary novel about creativity, connection, and the bravery to claim your own masterpiece. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I know I've made loads of mistakes so any feedback would be greatly appreciated! Have a happy time reading :)

The Steppeborn: The Art of War and the Broken Path The steppe was never conquered. It was unmade. The Orontai rode like wind across the grasslands, their breath bound to sky and silence, not cities or thrones. But the Zhong Empire came with iron phalanxes and talismans of fire. They did not bring war. They brought extinction. Altan was born to that vanishing. A child without elemental gift. Voiceless. Spirit-null. Unwanted. Yet when the Zhong burned the clans, he did not beg. He fought. And when his mother, the last Flamecaller, stood alone on the ridge and whispered “Run,” he obeyed. Not to survive. But to remember. Hunted and broken, he fled west to the edge of the world, a place left blank on every chart, not out of myth, but because no one who entered ever returned. There, in the forbidden abyss known only in old blood and older fear, he fell into something deeper than legend. A chasm where cultivation dies and pain speaks. When he returned, the war had changed. But so had he. As phalanx legions rise and empires tighten their grip, a different kind of war begins. Formations clash in passes narrow as memory. Shields lock. Spears break. Blood spills in the thousands. There are no gods here. No destiny. Only discipline, silence, and the will to endure. And the storm no longer comes from the sky. It rises from the chasm. "This story is also being published on RoyalRoad.com under the same title and author."

"The Academy's Worst Student Awakens: A System-Powered Martial Arts Revolution" Four years at the bottom. The martial arts department's ultimate failure. "Defective martial arts? Oh, you mean that trash? LOL" — Everyone laughed at him. But in that moment, a mysterious system window appeared before his eyes! "ANALYZE ALL DEFECTIVE MARTIAL ARTS TO CREATE PERFECT COMBINATIONS?!" System powers. Campus romance. Overpowered growth. The legend of Martial Arts Academy begins NOW. Key Appeal Points: "Underdog Reversal" - From dead last to top of the class in spectacular fashion "Unique System" - Revolutionary defective martial arts analysis & fusion abilities "Campus Romance" - Sweet love story with brilliant study partner Ji-eun "Modern Martial Academy" - Contemporary and relatable martial arts university setting "Hidden Genius Trope" - What everyone thought was worthless becomes the ultimate cheat ability "Strategic Growth" - Not just power fantasy, but calculated progression with real consequences

"Martial Arts World..." Death murmured, shocked by the turn of the events. How could he, primordial being of the afterlife, get tricked by a mere human? Not just a mere human, but also earthling, race that was weakest of the twenty realms. Death realized the extent of his mistake. An earthling had just jumped into the river of the reincarnation, where he definitely didn't belong. It was too late. The damage has been done. The matter was now out of his hands. "Kiernan Hunter..." ... Remake of the Martial Arts System, and while the concept stays the same, the story is completely different. A few names, etc, stays the same, but mostly whole new story. I've wanted to do this for a while, and now I had finally motivation to do it.

Peter is an 18-year-old high school student who seems to have it all—he’s charming, strong, and popular, especially with girls. But there’s a problem: he can’t stay faithful to anyone. He jumps from one relationship to the next, never sticking around long enough to truly care. Since he was born, Peter has struggled with depression, high blood pressure, and family problems. These issues have made it hard for him to love or commit. Now, the question is: Will he ever meet someone who truly changes his heart? Or will his problems make him more powerful and deadly.  

Cultivation Fantasy | Sea-Linked Power | Underdog Rise Zonaar was born without a flame in a world that runs on it. The Nirith Fire — a blue glow that awakens within chosen hearts — decides who ascends, who cultivates, and who starves. By seventeen, Zonaar had tried every method to ignite it: alchemy, prayer, fasting, pain. But nothing ever worked. Now, he breaks rocks in agolit mines to feed his little sister, while others soar toward the floating immortal realms. But fate shifts when he discovers a sealed relic deep underground — one carrying the divine essence of Orravia, a sea goddess erased from history records. Her power was sealed, her legacy shattered by the Throne Gods. And now… she needs him. From flame-less miner to the key of her vengeance, Zonaar’s path won’t follow tradition. It will rewrite it. Because when the sea chooses its champion, even the heavens must make room. Author’s Note: This is an ocean-based cultivation-inspired fantasy, blending myth and progression. While it draws from Xianxia themes (ascension, divine realms, relics), it uses an original system — Nirith Fire, agolits, and relic-bound destiny — without traditional sects or dantians.

Power. Blood. Betrayal. Cleodora Lombardi, heiress to the feared and revered Lombardi Mafia empire, has been forged in coldness and raised in control. As the daughter of Jace Lombardi, she was trained to trust no one and fear nothing. Ruthless, calculated, and untouchable—Cleo is the embodiment of what it means to be the Mafia's future. But behind every throne lies deception. As long-buried secrets claw their way to the surface, Cleo finds herself standing on a foundation built from lies. The very people who claimed to protect her may be the ones orchestrating her downfall. In a world where loyalty is fragile and truth is a rare currency, Cleo must confront her past to survive her future. Will she rise above the betrayal—or become a casualty of her own legacy?

A failed fashion designer opens a controversial nude figure drawing school in Tokyo. Students come to confront trauma, identity, and intimacy. Every sketch becomes a window into repressed desire—and every pose, a confession.

From the moment i was born, we began to die.

The story is based on tragedy, action and realistic matters so if you like these genres, you'll like my novel too

Sunz was born with an unknown ability given only a sword from birth but had no idea of what to do, until one faithful day his ability got reawakened and it's his choice to live his old life or explore his new one with the help of his friend Jihu. At first, Sunz was invited by Jihu to see his Grandpa's tournament in Korea. But the invitation as a Visitor soon changed to an invitation as a Contestant. Now having a chance to compete at Jihu's Grandpa's tournament to find the next member of the Water Clan. But to have a chance at competing in the tournament Sunz needs to win against one of the Inspector. Even if he can defeat the Inspector, can he defeat the other Contestants, who are there for the same reward? An inexperienced nobody joining the World of Experts. Can he survive or will he die without achieving ANYTHING?

From the moment his Nana took him to see a movie, Kai was captivated by the art of storytelling. He dreamed of becoming a famous actor and living a life of luxury, but when his Nana passed away, the one person who believed in him, Kai’s dreams crumbled. Overwhelmed by responsibility and grief, he put aside his passion to face the harsh realities of life. That is, until one fateful day when he acquires the mysterious S.T.A.R System—a powerful force that promises to hone his abilities in every realm of entertainment: singing, acting, writing, dancing, and martial arts. Determined to honor his Nana’s memory and reclaim the dream he had let slip away, Kai now aims to reach the pinnacle of Hollywood—not just for fame, but to prove to himself that he can overcome the odds stacked against him. But as he rises, Kai begins to uncover secrets about the S.T.A.R. system that challenge everything he believes about fame, success, and his own identity. Romance - Of course Action - Hell Yeah Songs - Yup Movies - Yep Face Slapping - Eventually

They burned my mother at the stake for wanting freedom. Thirteen years later, I’ll burn their empire to the ocean floor. * Salvator was just a boy when the Empirium burned his mother alive, guilty of the greatest crime: wanting her people free. Thirteen years later, he fights not with swords, but with fire—the living fire of the Titan Hearts, ancient powers born from the ocean depths of his enslaved planet. In the Titan Games, victory grants freedom. Failure means death. Salvator is willing to risk everything to win—his life, his crew, even his soul. But the deeper he dives into the politics of rebellion, monstrous sea creatures, and the twisted truth behind the Titan Hearts, the more he realizes: Some chains aren’t broken with power. They’re broken with sacrifice. A sci-fi fantasy saga of freedom, fire, and betrayal beneath the waves.

#Synopsis: ------------------------------------------------------ In the far future the planet earth is full, and thanks to 3 key technologies, genetic manipulation, cryosleep, and advanced space engines, humanity builds deep space spaceships and launch themselves to the unknown confines of space to forge a new future away from home. Follow our young engineer Erik as he starts on his first job at the young age of 60 years old in future earth where humans will live hundreds of years, he will reach an unknown place with his spaceship by accident and to survive he will have no choice but to explore alien structures and hunt dangerous monsters to get stronger, making alliances with the locals in more than friendly terms sometimes. ------------------------------------------------------ The protagonist is a young 60 years old "young" engineer, he's easy-going and a good guy, he's been trained so he will know what he's doing most of the time, in "Chapter 1 - A New Beginning" he will explain more, as a human from the future where bodies are just flesh containers, he's fairly openminded (kinda like "Altered Carbon" from Netflix, but different, you can go one day to a genetic center, pay, and get inside a liquid tank and then, the next time you open your eyes your body has already changed, then you get your ticket and go home just like that, but combat modifications would be regulated). ------------------------------------------------------ Hi, NirvanaPenguin here, suggestions on the story are welcome, this is a book I'm gonna write for fun and to get better at writing in preparation for a story I will start next year. ------------------------------------------------------ Discord: https://discord.gg/WPM7a4Dp4J Reddit: www.reddit.com/user/NirvanaPenguin/ Twitter: @NirvanaPenguin Post a review if you liked the book to help me get exposure, thanks. Wanna send me a tip? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nirvanapenguin https://www.paypal.me/NirvanaPenguinBooks QR: https://i.ibb.co/0mt2RpJ/Nirvana-Penguin-Books-QR-TIPS.jpg ------------------------------------------------------ A quick heads-up about the tags: tags: FirstContact, alien, mystery, technology, AI, DesignedIntelligence, Waterworld, ARK, cooking, hunting, gathering, KingdomBuilding, alliances, leviathan, genetics, FromWeakToStrong, AlienReproduction, lewd, r18, genderswap, Futanari, HappySex, genetics, teaching, mechanics, FuturisticTechnologies, weakToStrong, cautiousProtagonist. ------------------------------------------------------ Dialog Settings: '...' --> mental dialog "..." --> out loud dialog [...] --> voice inside his head but it will be clear during the book, the story might be slow for some, but i didn't wanna do a "10 years later" kinda crap and then strong to go explore, but he will slowly get there. The book cover was drawn by myself(not the background though), I will try to make or pay someone to make a cooler one in the future though. ------- Spoiler?: Inspiration for the octopeople. - Asari from Mass Effect. - sea horses. - subnautica all beings reproduce that way.

Dual Cultivation is an art. The more you focus on doing the art, the worse it becomes. Only when doing it becomes part of the art itself, does one truly experience it to its fullest. You will know you understand only when you can't tell the singer from the song, dancer from the dance, and the daoist partners from the dao. This is true enlightenment in the art of dual cultivation ... The 'Naked Sword Art' is a personal skill of mine. It isn't perfect yet, but I believe it will one day be the greatest dual cultivation technique known to man. I am the fucker of mothers, stripper of daughters, and the bane of all men and husbands alike. I am a blind dual cultivator. . . . [ Tags ] R-18 | Mature | Adult | Smut | Harem | Ecchi | Hentai | NSFW | Netori | Blowjob | Anal | Sex | Threesome | Foursome | Hardcore | Feet | Thick | Thicc | Milf | Gilf | Choking | Out doors | Humiliation | Nymph | Bdsm | Fetish | Dual Cultivation | Action | Demon | Handsome MC | Weak to Strong MC | Antihero | Comedy | Wise . . . https://discord.gg/SFyWcze **Art work is not mine. If you want me to take it down please contact me**

My world called me a monster. A demon. And… they weren’t wrong. My sins alone were enough to kill me. After all, my entire squad was slaughtered… by my own hand. I was supposed to die for it. But they denied me that right. That promise. So when peace was declared, I made them regret it. I brought their kingdom to its knees… starting with their king’s head. They threw me into a cell. To be whipped. Cut. Even Burned. Scarred every inch of my body. Then... I was summoned. Dragged from one world to another, still shackled, my sins exposed for all to see. Now, they too call me a monster. A sinner bound to the Sin Art System. My title? "The Butcher of Mercy." I expected death. I welcomed it. But instead… I met her. Princess Koralei. A royal with no leash in her hand, no fear in her striking silver eyes. She defied her crown and chose me. Me... as her guard in the Kingdom Games. A monster. A killer. Her only chance to survive. I still don’t know what that means. But when I look at her… I see the chains she hides. The scars behind her smile. And for some reason… I want to break them. The Games were never meant to be fair. People like me were never meant to survive them. But if I fight… I fight for her. If I win… I might save her. And if I find who made her bleed? I’ll might just burn their kingdom to the ground… just like the last one. ------------------------------------------------------------ Writing Schedule: 4 -5 per week (1500 words chapters)

I was born with a silver coffin. A legacy forged not in gold, but in contracts, lawsuits, and corporate blood. My name is Lu Siyan, heir to the empire of the demon-king known as Father. An empire built on broken backs, smiling fangs, and boardroom executions. And today—today is the day it all begins to fall. Not with victory. Not with power. But with something far more terrifying. Failure. Glorious, theatrical, headline-worthy failure. The kind that unravels dynasties, bankrupts legacies, and makes shareholders weep into golden tissues. My vengeance is not a sword—it’s a balance sheet hemorrhaging red ink. They thought I was weak. A drama-addled heir, born to inherit, not dismantle. They were wrong. I will lose with such magnificence, even the economy will collapse in awe. And when my father sees the empire he built rot from the inside, devoured by the chaos he raised? He’ll understand. This is not rebellion. This is performance art in flames. Call it insanity. Call it legacy. I call it Act One.

Elisa, 17 ans, brillante, glaciale, et plus calculatrice que n’importe quel adulte, vit dans une ville où tout le monde semble avoir quelque chose à cacher. Quand un meurtre secoue son lycée d’élite, elle se retrouve mêlée à l’enquête... mais pas en tant que simple témoin. Eden, mystérieux, manipulateur, débarque comme une tornade dans sa vie bien orchestrée. Elle le déteste. Il la voit Trop. Entre trahisons, mensonges, et tensions brûlantes, leur relation devient un terrain de guerre — ou d’obsession. Peut-on aimer quelqu’un qu’on rêve d’anéantir ? Dans ce jeu de pouvoir où chacun cherche à dominer l’autre, une seule chose est certaine : Quelqu’un ment. Et quelqu’un va mourir.

In the Immortal Empire of Liangxi, cultivation is sacred—and bones are burned to keep the dead silent. But Liang Shen, a soul-less grave carver, hears them whisper. Born without a spiritual root, he stumbles upon the Bone Scripture, a forgotten cultivation path carved into ancient bones. With each piece he absorbs, his strength grows. So does the chorus of voices in his head. Sent to destroy him is Qin Yao, the gifted granddaughter of a sect leader. But a blood ritual gone wrong binds their fates—and their souls. As forbidden techniques resurface and history reveals its lies, the two must choose between love and annihilation. The world calls him a heretic. The heavens want him erased. But the dead remember him—and they won’t be silenced again. Bone Scripture: The Art of Decay is a dark xianxia romance filled with forbidden power, psychological tension, undead souls, and a tragic bond that may save—or shatter—the world.

Lin Shen was born weak, with almost no spiritual energy, and was always mocked for it. But he refused to give up on his dream of becoming the strongest cultivator. At the academy, he struggled. Others mastered techniques with ease, but Lin Shen barely survived. He was slow, weak, and falling behind. Until a day came when danger pushed him to the edge. To protect his friends, Lin unleashed a dark power he never knew existed—a power that should have remained locked away, a dark power that was known to bring destruction. Now, everything is about to change. This is a story where the main lead also becomes the villain.

[Inspired by Real Life Story] For those beautiful hearts , who cried hard only to become stone later. She stood alone in the silence , the echoes of past still haunt her. Love always seemed to run far away from her, slipping from her fingers like sand in the wind. And then , briefly , there was him -the one who made her believe in love .That seemed to be happy ever after but she was wrong , it was just a fleeting moment. Another came , promising of forever, only to break her heart again. Her heart is shattered in million pieces , the question lingers- Will she ever be able to believe in love again? Or she will just turn into petrified soul.

Alex was tired of being broke. Tired of pretending. Tired of watching others win a game he didn't even understand. A failed job interview leads him into the world of a mysterious millionaire who reveals the hidden truths about money, power, and control. Under his mentorship, Alex discovers the Financial System... That wealth isn’t about hard work... Just as he begins to rise, he collides with the Sovereign Circle, a secret group that doesn’t just make money… they control it. Now, Alex must face his biggest choice yet: Play the game or rewrite the rules.

Is it the reincarnation of pill god long chen or trash long chen

I thought life was one big fairy tale. A prince charming saving a damsel in distress and will always end in a happy ever after. It turns out fate has a funny way of creating my own story. With a creative twist and turn, my world had become one big circus. It made me a whole new person. It became dark, poisonous, and toxic. Who would have known that the word death would sound so peaceful and reassuring in my ears? Guess what my new life mission is. Yes! An eternal peace. What could be a creative and challenging way to have it? Jumping off a cliff? Not so creative. Fighting a big, scary beast? Cool but gruesome. Have a duel with the hot bully in school? Yeah, that's exciting. Could he really help me achieve my ultimate goal? Or he would be the same reason why I will abandon it. Let's find out.

Di dunia sihir bernama Lunarien, sihir bukan mantra-melainkan cerminan jiwa. Setiap anak lahir dengan bakat sihir unik dari rasnya masing-masing. Tapi hanya satu yang bisa menyeimbangkan dunia: Arteri, kekuatan kuno untuk menghidupkan apa pun yang dilukis. Vale, murid 16 tahun dari Akademi Union, terpilih sebagai pengguna Arteri... namun ia memiliki satu kelemahan besar: ia tak bisa melukis. Di saat dunia terancam oleh ras Gorlock dan kekacauan sihir, Vale harus menghadapi tekanan, hinaan, dan misteri masa lalunya-termasuk seorang guru sinis yang menyimpan niat tersembunyi. Sanggupkah Vale menguasai kuasnya, sebelum dunia Lunarien runtuh? > Kisah tentang perjuangan, luka batin, sihir, dan cinta yang perlahan tumbuh dari goresan paling tak sempurna.