The Shield Chasing Ghosts

________ WSA 2025 Entry _________ When it first appeared, no one could explain what it was. A towering tree that stood over the clouds and kissed the heavens had appeared overnight, visible to all regardless of location yet the tree could never be reached. It existed everywhere yet was not physically present. It began in Korea when a professional MMA fighter and a father of two—Ki-moon was on an early morning jog when a door before him, and out of curiosity, he entered. Ki-moon had a match booked for the next day so it wasn't hard to notice his disappearance. Two days later Ki-moon was declared missing. However, a week later, he returned with abilities that stunned the world. The world went crazy, and for a month, it was the only topic on everyone's lips. Ki-moon's interview explained how he summoned the door and not stumbled upon it as many believed. All you had to do was whisper the word "door" with the tree in mind. He warned about the horrors he went through that nearly cost his life, however no one paid heed. All they saw was the power he possessed and everyone wanted a piece of that. On the 3rd of October 2020, a day after Ki-moon's interview was released, five hundred million humans globally, summoned the door, and barely a hundred thousand people made it back alive, many traumatized. Unfortunately, the world was not given the chance to mourn their loss. On the 11th of 2020, 100 gates opened across the world, each gate leading to dungeons filled with resources and monsters that the world has never seen before. On that very day, Deviants were born… ____ {Warning: Author rant} ______ Hello guys, it's the world's biggest disappointment; Black_sheep. This is a shout-out to my fellow failures who failed to meet their family's expectations—you are not alone. In fact, I don't think there can be a greater failure than myself. Anyways, I'm using this opportunity to make this clear; the mc has a few loose screws up there. Don't judge. Every man is a reflection of his/her life experiences and sometimes those experiences turn even the sweetest souls to demons. Don't ask how I know this.

Born as a Dusk Wolf a rare and feared breed believed to be cursed, Raine spent her life locked away, unwanted and unloved. But nothing could have prepared her for the ultimate betrayal; her own father auctioning her off to the Alphas

After the invasion, humanity has been reduced in numbers drastically. 93% of the male population has been wiped out, alongside all the gods. Everyone left, prayed for a miracle and their prayers have been answered. In order to save mankind, the last remaining goddesses, created female warriors known as the Valkyrie to protect and keep the human population alive. However, because of the superior genes of women, the children born would always be female and if they were born male, they would die. The goddesses, need to figure out a way to prevent the deaths of male children or else it will be the extinction of humanity and them. The Faction Wars Series contains disturbing content that may be too intense for readers, such as abuse, rape, drugs, extreme gore and violence, mental and physical torture. Note: The characters, places, and events described in this novel are entirely imaginary and have no connection, either direct or indirect, with any real persons, places, or events. Reader discretion is advised.

Sammy "The Ghost" Davis is a boxer in a world that doesn't respect boxers. In the chaotic underground fight scene, where grapplers, kickboxers, and street brawlers dominate, he's seen as nothing more than an easy win. But Sammy refuses to be a stepping stone. With sharp footwork, precise punches, and a growing arsenal of dirty tactics, he fights to carve out his place in a world where only the ruthless survive. As the stakes rise and every fight becomes more dangerous, Sammy must prove that even an underdog can be a nightmare in the ring.

"Do you wanna be my partner?" Carter casually asks Aries while pinning him against the fridge. Aries's head buzzes with the words he just heard. "Perhaps P'Carter will never understand how much of an impact this is having on me right now," Aries sighs. "Can I really be your partner, P'Carter?" Aries asks, staring straight into Carter's eyes. Carter tugs Aries toward him, leans in closer to his ear, and whispers, "If not you, then no one!"

It's the story of a man who hunts ghosts at night, but there's something mysterious about him—and his past. He takes down Ghosts. one by one, seemingly just to survive and earn money. But is that all there is to it? Or is something far more sinister lurking in the shadows of his own history?

In Shield of Vengeance, Arie, a young boy marked by strange patterns in his eyes, is thrust into a life of relentless training, his parents believing him destined for greatness as a warrior. Desiring only friendship, Arie's world is shattered when his village is razed by a dragon and treacherous foes. Amidst the chaos, Sara, a girl who had shown him kindness, dies protecting him. Determined to avenge his village, Arie embarks on a journey of self-discovery, mastering powerful magic, discovering ancient secrets, and wielding a legendary katana. But as Arie grows stronger, he learns that the true battle may lie not just in revenge, but in protecting those he loves from the shadows of his past. In this world where magic and might determine one's fate, Arie, a young adventurer, fights not just for survival but for a place in a realm that values power above all. From completing seemingly impossible quests to discovering hidden truths about his mysterious past, Arie's journey takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Princess Lea, a royal with secrets of her own. As Arie enrolls in the prestigious magic academy, he quickly finds himself entangled in a web of rivalry, admiration, and danger. His unique ability to wield a rare, mysterious form of Creation magic sets him apart, drawing the attention of allies and enemies alike. Yet, beneath the academy’s grandeur lies a looming threat—an ancient power that could disrupt the kingdom’s fragile peace. Can Arie rise above the challenges, master his newfound powers, and navigate his complex relationship with Princess Lea? Or will the weight of destiny crush him before he unravels the true extent of his potential?

"I need you to take responsibility for taking advantage of me," his words echoed in her mind, like a haunting melody she couldn't escape. Was this big boss just toying with her? She initially thought so, until he began trailing her like a lovesick puppy, his eyes locked on her with unwavering intensity. All because of one steamy, reckless night, her once peaceful and uneventful life was now in shambles. She glanced at a dress at a store, and suddenly, it was delivered right to her doorstep as if by magic. She mentioned a favorite restaurant, and before she knew it, the chef was standing at her door, ready to cook her a meal. "Mr. Fleming, you're going overboard!" she exclaimed, her warnings falling on deaf ears, as futile as whispering into the wind. And just like that, the chase was on – the tail of a Wife-Chasing Big Shot had begun, turning her life into an unexpected whirlwind romance.

In a world where choices shape destinies, a man embarks on a relentless quest for self-mastery. Driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge, performance, and freedom, he navigates the intricate balance between discipline and desire. His journey spans intellectual pursuits, physical excellence, and the search for deeper meaning—constantly oscillating between solitude and the longing for connection. As he sharpens his mind through philosophy, languages, and scientific inquiry, his body follows suit, sculpted by the rigorous demands of athleticism. Yet, beneath his structured routine lies a battle against fleeting impulses and the ever-present question: What is truly worth pursuing? Through reflections on success, failure, and personal transformation, Fragments of Discipline explores the paradox of ambition—the fine line between control and surrender, purpose and detachment. In the end, the protagonist must confront his greatest challenge: himself.

She, the only descendant of Chinese ancient martial arts, a stunning ghost hand genius doctor, once passed through into the Ye family waste lady. Open your eyes again, the sky and the earth are surging! What? Born waste? Disaster star? Very good, she will soon let them see what is born waste, what is a star of misfortune. He is the evil emperor respected by thousands of people, mysterious, noble, and unattainable. When he met her, she avoided him like a snake, and he entangled her like a vine. “Evil Emperor, it’s not good, Madam ran away again!” “Chasing!”

Dying in a tragic accident Marcus Ferrous gets transferred to a fantasy world of monsters and magic, except when he arrives contrary to what he expected he is now level one and a ghost. Left with nothing on a strange new world, Marcus will struggle with everything he has on his journey to get stronger and uncover the secrets of his new world. Artwork By Radiopaque.

En un Japón donde lo antiguo y lo moderno conviven en un delicado equilibrio, la vida de Yamato Kobayashi, un joven de 13 años, cambia por completo tras un acto de valentía que lo convierte en el blanco de desprecio y rumores en su escuela. Acompañado por sus dos amigos de la infancia, Hayato y Hinako, deberá enfrentar el rechazo de sus compañeros mientras intenta entender el misterioso poder que despertó en su interior. Lo que Yamato desconoce es que su linaje esconde un secreto que lo conecta con los Ghost, una raza alienígena con una historia de traición y venganza. Cuando fuerzas oscuras comienzan a cazarlo, la tragedia golpea su vida con la muerte de su familia, llevándolo por un camino de entrenamiento, revelaciones y una lucha contra enemigos que amenazan no solo su existencia, sino la del mundo entero. Entre la traición, el sacrificio y el deseo de venganza, Yamato tendrá que decidir si sucumbe a la oscuridad de su ira o se convierte en la última esperanza de la humanidad.

Linda, a rare beauty with unmatched cultivation talent, could have had the world at her feet. Yet, fate entwined her destiny with Stanley, a man of relentless determination and limitless potential. Where others saw a rising threat, she saw a man unshaken by adversity—a force destined for greatness. Their bond was tested when Linda fell into the clutches of the ruthless Mbulo Clan, imprisoned within the formidable Chankwa Mansion. Her captivity ignited a fire within Stanley. Diplomacy was futile. Waiting was not an option. There was only one way forward—war. Risking everything, Stanley infiltrated the heavily guarded fortress, cutting through mercenaries and elite warriors alike. Each battle brought him closer to Linda, his love fueling his every move. And when they finally stood together once more, their defiance sent a clear message—no power, no empire, no force of fate could tear them apart. But as they prepared for the battles yet to come, one truth became evident…

When Iris is diagnosed with a terminal illness, she escapes to Seoul, determined to live her last months without regrets. There, she meets a mysterious rider luke of Apollo boyband sparking a passionate romance that defies time. But with only six months left, can they truly embrace love before it's too late?

In a world where magic is fading, Billy Beast, an ordinary college student, discovers he is heir to a royal kingdom hidden in a mystical realm. When betrayal threatens the kingdom's survival, Billy must uncover the secrets of his lineage, awaken his powers, and rise as the hero his people desperately need. With allies forged by fate and courage born of desperation, can Billy restore the magic before darkness consumes everything??? This is just the beginning of a breathtaking and a non-stop charged sequel.... Shield Force Universe discord now available.... https://discord.gg/hsPHAmh5Yw [ Please support this New Writer and his beautiful works]

In the start of the novel the main character got transmigrated into a novel as a side villian. But unlike most of transmigraters who crash before the blackening of the main protagonist our Shen lin crash just at the time when he will be killed by the main protagonist. Somehow he survives at the moment and got struck with the main protagonist Chen Yi who is an esper to complete annual assessment task. Later our Shen lin got binded with a system and he blackmail system to modify itself in a growth system that can make him more powerful and strong to survive in future. He got in accidents along with main protagonist and got temporary marked by the him . Our main character was just a B rank guide with no spiritual beast awakened but he was a talent in controlling his spiritual energy. Later main protagonist find the hidden identity of Shen lin that even shen lin doesn't know.Later Shen lin was able to awaken his spiritual beast that is an legend in stories He was finding about main protagonist's mother the princess of Solaris empire and his father who is actually a demon king that nobody knows beside Shen lin. He was forced by system to complete missions but all the time he had to play the missions in place of Main protagonist's wives. In original novel main protagonist had a lot of wives but what Shen lin found was that main protagonist always avoid his fated wives rather main protagonist always found different ways to tease our Shen lin. After getting stabbed by our Shen lin main protagonist seeks revenge but Shen lin escape every time Chen Yi catch him. Even if main protagonist wants to kill our Shen lin he always protect him from others . Got jealous when other esper for closed to him , Always wear a cold expression but behave like a cutie after getting in a relationship with our Shen lin. Behind his back lead a mysterious organisation. And here our little Shen lin was assigned an elite task to find the real identity of king hades leader of black dragon army's. There goes a heart warming story of cunning wife and a cold prince hiding his many secrets... Readers look forward to my story where a cold prince always tease his little wife,chase his little wife and admire his wife secretly beating others (⁠≧⁠▽⁠≦⁠). Welcome to my novel readers (⁠☞⁠^⁠o⁠^⁠)⁠ ⁠☞

Does success justify all its sacrifices? Does it leave a bitter taste in the mouth, or is it my blood? Yes, I am bleeding profusely. The water was tumultuous. Sharp peaks threatened us like the fangs of a bloodthirsty monster. The thunder illuminated his face, covered in mud and blood. He raised his weapon, ready to pierce it straight into my heart.

Revenge and Love-Hate Entanglement: The core of the story revolves around the family hatred that the female protagonist, Leng Youlan, bears and her complex emotional ties with the male protagonist, Lei Tianyi. Hatred drives Leng Youlan's actions, but love gradually breaks down her icy defenses.

This is for sad story lovers. A slice of life. The emotions of a teenage girl. Picking up her broken pieces of soul while carrying family truma and depression. Hold your heart tight my dear readers and let's go on this short journey with our dear female lead Lyra. Hope you all enjoy the journey. ( This is a oneshot story)

Lin Kecong is a quiet and depressed person. Since the age of 5, his father, Lin Daqiang have lost his business and become a gambler and a drunkard. He become violence and start beating up Kecong. On Kecong 6 years old birthday, Kecong and his mum Li Xuefen was celebrating his birthday. At 10pm, a drunk Daqiang pulled Kecong out of his room and locked him inside the dark store room of their farm. Xuefen kept knocking on the door to ask him to stop beating their son. But Daqiang tied up Kecong and kept using his belt to whip him hardly. After whipping he spray water on him and leave him inside the darkroom with all the rats and cockroaches. The next morning, his mother quickly sent him to the nearest hospital. Xuefen worried of his health, she bring Kecong and leave the farm and leave her hubby. Xuefen went to Shanghai city to work as a bar hostess to bring up Kecong. Kecong did not know what she work as. 13 years old, Kecong successfully got into Shanghai High school. Everyone in the school despair him as his school uniform is also dirty and torn. 13 years old Kecong have been working in MacDonalds after school hours to help his mother to pay the house rental. 14 years old that year, Daqiang found him and beat him up badly. The next day he fainted in the art classroom due to fever cos of his leg and back injuries. His teacher, Chen Ming and his senior, Wang Jia Hao sent him to the hospital. His mother known of his injuries and found out that the injuries were caused by Daqiang, she took a knife and look for him. Kecong rushed over to look for his mother but instead he saw his mother got killed by his father. Daqiang got caught and went into prison for 10 years. Due to the incident, Kecong went into depression and start talking to himself. In the school he cried everyday. Jia Hao and Chen Ming kept looking after him. A month later after hearing his father went to jail, he took a knife in the arts classroom and cut his wrist. Out of sympathy, Jia Hao started looking after him and even brought him to his condominium to stay with him. After six months being together, the both of them fell in love with each other. Jia Hao applied for Shanghai university but his parents insisted that he go to Harvard University to study medicine. Later his mother felt strange and followed him back to the condominium and saw the both of them kissing in the room without clothes on. Out of anger, she informed his father. His father asked his men to abduct Kecong to his warehouse. They tied him and kept beating him. Jia Hao mother, Wang pei pei slapped him and said him disgusting. Kecong did not dare to answer a word. Chen Ming informed Jia Hao that Kecong was abducted by his parents. He went up to his father’s office and begged him to release Kecong. Pei pei said as long as he willing to go to Harvard they will take as this matter never happened before. Left with no choice, he accepted their request and asked them to give Kecong some money to see doctor and give him a place to stay. They agreed and release him. Without leaving a word to Kecong, Jia Hao left Shanghai to Harvard university to study. Kecong nearly lost his right leg and he went into depression again. He accepted Jia hao’s parents money as a loan and rejected their condo to stay. In the hospital he committed suicide twice. After recovery, Chen Ming took him in to stay in his house but he rejected. After finishing his secondary school, Kecong started to work. He work few jobs a day; a courier in the day, by night he went to a gay pub to work as a waiter. He rent a small old attic room to stay. He eat a box of rice or noodles for a week and biscuits for a week. 3 years later, while sending courier service to an advertising company, the manager spot his looks and offered him to act in an advertisement. The advertisement made him famous overnight. By 22, he managed to return back the money to pei pei and pay off his dad loans.

Chasing Whispers is the story about..... That's the mystery. But, on surface level, this is the story about Lucian Cole, a mastermind, a Genius. Going through his dual life, navigating adversities. If you like intelligent characters with smart strategy and plannings mixed with psychological-criminal thrillers/dark themes, this might just be the one for you.

Was this world really enough? What are the best things one can achieve in this world? Marcus' mind was plagued by such thoughts throughout his youth. Thus he always strived to be the best at whatever he did. Despite being born into a privileged family with loving parents and siblings, he never took his advantages for granted and made as much use of them as he could. Born during the First World War, enlisted in the Second World War, and after surviving many near-death situations, Marcus often thought of living the best life possible. With a very healthy lifestyle with occasional cheat days, a very successful career with a decent work-life balance, a loving wife, 2 loving children, 3 loving grandchildren, and a very close-knit group of friends Marcus excelled in all aspects of life one could. However, as he lay on his deathbed at the age of 104, surrounded by his loving family, he felt both grateful and bitter. Grateful for the fulfilling life he had led and bitter because he knew just how much more he could have had if only he could live for a little longer, If only he were not restricted by the flow of time, if only he was immortal... Thus he took a final look at his loving family and then there was darkness. And in the darkness, a voice spoke: [YOUR WISH IS GRANTED. THE FLOW OF TIME WILL NOT PUSH YOU TOWARD DEATH. THE COST IS YOUR LIFE]. And thus began my second life. ============================================ Author's Note: This is my first proper novel (fingers crossed) and I will continue improving as we move ahead with the journey. I hope that all readers like my work but that is something close to impossible for a newbie like me. So if you find any part of the novel lacking, feel free, to be honest in the comments and let me know and I will try to improve those parts in the future chapters and existing chapters as well if possible without altering the story written so far. Also, English is not my native language, so I apologize in advance for any errors and in case you find any typos or grammatical errors, let me know through the comments and I will get them rectified. Current Schedule: 7 Chapters per week.