The Christmas Contest

"As the Supreme Commander of The Wall, my duty is clear: to hold back the threats from the south—mutant monsters, ogres, cyclops, or... hopefully not... the return of the orcs. The kings and lords of Middle Earth do not care. To them, we are just a bunch of 'Outcasts,' exiled criminals and soldiers pushed to the margins. That’s fine. It's better if they stay out of our way. Corrupt politicians rarely care about real security." He looks down at the Outcast barracks below, where the central headquarters commands the entire Wall, separating the south from the main continent. Wisps of smoke rise from the kitchens, carrying the scent of salty, stale soup. The Outcasts atone for their sins or suppress their grief through dangerous missions in exchange for a few gold coins, following the rigorous standards set long ago. Such is life at The Wall. "I, Oldman, am not a religious man. But I interpret the legacy of past eras as a reminder: The world has never truly been at peace. The evil forces of all ages—fragments, orcs, or dragons—will always lurk. Humans, dwarves, elves, whoever they may be, could end up killing each other, driven by cunning deceit. And now, the only barrier holding back the southern threat is The Wall... and us, the Outcasts. Perhaps history will remember us as nameless heroes, or perhaps it will forget us. But as long as I stand here, I will not allow the monsters from the south and other darknesses to spread across the continent again." "I am Oldman... 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."

After transmigration, Lin Yue could hear a voice whispering in his ear every day, sharing all sorts of secrets with him. Small matters like the thoughts of the girl next door, to great mysteries like the secrets of the heavens, the voice persisted daily, broadcasting randomly. He originally wanted to live an unremarkable life, but in this world of Xianxia dynasties where mortals are considered as insignificant as weeds, the fate of an ordinary man without power is no longer in his own hands. Thus, he had no choice but to stop being 'just a person'. 'Your Majesty the Empress, you wouldn't want your secret of treason to be revealed by others, right?'

Ellie Yeo thought she could escape her one-sided love for her boss, Simon Sa, by accepting an arranged marriage to Ethan Jung. However, just when she plans to leave Simon’s world behind, he pulls her back into a whirlwind of emotions with one last business trip together. Torn between her growing attachment to Ethan and her unresolved feelings for Simon, Ellie faces her deepest emotional conflicts. As secrets unravel and difficult choices arise, Ellie must decide whether to follow her heart or break free from the man who refuses to let her go. Will she finally escape Simon’s grip, or will their twisted relationship trap her once again?

This works tags Magic, Superpowers, Goddess, Angel, Devil, Vampire, Werewolf, Snake People, The Queen, Contests. This works contests Red Wine Brew Contest held in Vampire Empire Capital Music Contest held in Werewolf Empire Capital Dance Contest held in Snake People Empire Capital Thriller Storytelling Contest held in Central Empire Capital Talent Show Contest held in Devil Empire Capital Costume Design Contest held in Devil Empire Capital Cooking Contest held in Devil Empire Capital Outline Everyone has 24 hours in daily life, and Morgana who is the queen of United Empires of Darkness, would not be exclusive. She spends 8 hours on working, 8 hours on cultivation, and 8 hours on sleeping. This book focuses on the Queen Morgana's working life from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. As the queen of United Empires of Darkness, Morgana has a fun schedule in everyday. She would strengthen empire's military power, conquer dragon clan, and host variety of interesting contests. She would like to host variety of interesting contests, to meet many faces, to explore many places, and to learn many experiences. Author's Note There in this works are many interior monologue that the other authors don't write. I think it's one of my writing features, but maybe the others think differently. I would write less interior monologue, if you let me know that you are not interested in interior monologue.

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 happy young man, brave and strong. A lover 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 brave.

In a world ruled by ancient magic and mysterious forces, Isabelle Darvin, a young and fearless warrior, finds herself drawn into an adventure that could change the fate of everything she knows. Her father, a once-legendary warrior, disappeared under mysterious circumstances, leaving behind only cryptic clues about a powerful artifact—the "Heart of the Soul." Legend speaks of this gem, said to grant its wielder limitless power, capable of reshaping the world itself. But as Isabelle ventures deeper into her journey, she discovers that the Heart of the Soul is far more than she imagined. It is not only a symbol of magic but a force with untold dangers and dark power. Every step of her journey is fraught with peril, puzzles, and trials, with each ally revealing secrets that could turn them into enemies. Determined to uncover the truth behind her father's disappearance, Isabelle must navigate perilous ruins, confront evil forces, and battle the rising darkness that threatens everything. But as the power of the Heart begins to awaken, Isabelle finds herself pulled toward its seductive influence—forcing her to question whether she can control it or if it will consume her instead. In a world full of betrayal, intrigue, and powerful magic, Isabelle must face not only external enemies but the internal battle between her ambition and her morality. Each decision she makes will shape the future of her kingdom—and ultimately, her own destiny. Destiny, Power, and Sacrifice—Who will control the Heart of the Soul?

Powei is twenty years old, she was born and raised in a Christian household family of four. She has three older brothers and she's the last born. It's her final year in university studying mass communication at a private university and it's the end of the first semester which means Christmas is approaching. Powei doesn't want to go home to her family but she can't stay in school either because it would be closed. Having no other choice, Powei goes home for the holidays and it's just her immediate older brother who's going to be home for the holidays with her. The first son, Tamuno, is happily married and lives in London with his family. The second son, Deinyefa is currently preparing for his bar finals in the law school so he doesn't want to come home and her parents excused her. Which leaves her and Tari home for Christmas. Things take a surprising turn when their mother insists that they would be spending Christmas at her older sister's family home this time since their father wouldn't be home for Christmas. Powei isn't surprised by this because her father is never around for anything that has to do with celebrations. All he does is send money. Powei feels like the change of environment could be great for her and she's excited to visit her aunty. Donald Ebiowei (22) doesn't understand why his parents insist that they have to fly in to Nigeria for the Christmas holidays this year. Since they arrived in the United States more than twenty years ago when he was just a kid, their entire life has been here. This year, his parents insist that they spend Christmas at their family home in Nigeria. Donald and his family of four eventually fly into Nigeria and this sets the pace for unprecedented activities in his life. Donald thought Christmas would be completely uneventful but meeting Powei changed everything for him. But it gets even more intriguing when Powei and Donald's relationship stirs up drama in the family. There's a history of betrayal between both families and for decades, both families swore to never be as close as they used to be. Would the two eventually overcome the family history between them? Or would they let the past affect their present. Or, would they just live in the moment and enjoy Christmas.

S2 of the powerless becomes the worlds strongest villian is here and its coming soon this christmas as im going to be intruducing new characters and sadly new deaths. Stay tuned cause its close...

I used to be a human, but the grinch did know, he took the Christmas out of me. I pretended to be vengeful, angry, terrible, but I look Iike a pup to them. How I wish the once upon a time will end, but life must go on. So how can I.

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.

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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

The fantastical tale of a Survivor, with fantasy mixed in. For those who like light reads, or simple narratives, turn away. Your heart will water, your eyes will break and vice versa. But if you like it hot and heavy, with plenty of drama and 'all-too-realism', we've got you! please note that this is a tale of someone real, with things changed, for privacy reasons, but with fantasy mixed in, because, come on, noone wants a straight sob story. so the story will suddenly, sharply diverge from reality, as it simply is what was felt at the time. but if you can handle that, and haven't been turned off yet, then I personally invite you to get a drink, grab a blanket, cuddle up to the fire, and listen carefully. For I am the Teller of Tales, and the Weaver of Dreams.

When the dark arts threaten to eradicate mankind, the heavy burden of saving the world falls upon the shoulders of the most unlikely pair of friends... The Pioneer, an excitable and adventurous young blonde hair-blue eyed twink from a family whose wealth knows no end. The Blackbird, a freed slave with a righteous anger channeled into his fists with only one purpose in life...

After losing everything. Power, life, family and the most precious thing his Virginity. Alsen was kicked out of his family with nothing. With no parents, no home and no roof over his head, Alsen sought to be buried six feet under and wished he could stop living but death seemed to perceive his yearning and flee away from him. He was betrayed by his people. His Alpha boyfriend and his dear Omega white lotus brother. He had no choice but to flee the city wounded and battered with the petty cash he had at hand. Fate played him in an even more horrible way. He found out he was pregnant with a bastard child and his world came crumbling. He couldn't take good care of himself let alone him having another mouth to feed. Where does he turn to when he doesn't even know who got him pregnant? How was he going to survive in a new environment with nothing to his name? A pregnant male omega. Note: This book contains a lot of smut. Smut will be the main theme in this novel with all our characters, main and supporting characters. I'm considering getting serious with smut in a round of 30 chapters. In case of any gift, I will give one bonus chapter..... 500+ plus coins 2 bonus chapters

Within the heart of every family lies a treasure trove of Christmas tales woven intricately into the fabric of their collective memory. As the years pass and the vivid details start to blur, these stories take on an even greater significance. I invite you to explore a tapestry of narratives from bygone eras where time seems to stand still. Each tale, dear reader, is a cherished fragment of truth, meticulously preserved in the chambers of my recollection. And yet, beyond their factual essence, they hold something more profound—a reminder that the future remains an uncertain promise.

The world is an ever-changing place. Right now, the world is truly changing, either from the worst or for the best. In the year 2450, humanity has enter the world of the future but suddenly, the world shook and rumble for an unknown reason. This earthquake has a Richter magnitude scale of 10. Which is the strongest earthquake in the time of humanity as all believed to be mortifying turned to the worst. The earthquake is also known as 'Super Quake' rumbled the entire earth that lasted for 5 months. Fortunately for humanity, we have developed enough technological resources to launch 3/4th of the population to space but the 1/4th who has been left on Earth, unfortunately,  faced an inevitable death As belief to be the end of mankind, everybody has thought that the earth has ended but as they continue to observe from far away, they saw the earth increase in size forming new tectonic plates and new land began to develop mysteriously expanding earth. Humans continue to observe the earth and like 5 months pass, the Super Quake has finally ended and the earth is now the size of Jupiter making it a new super planet. Seeing that the world has become quiet again, the humans in space returned to their homeland only to find out that not only has almost every man-made infrastructure fallen to ruin, the new landmass formed by the quake made new materials that has never been discovered by humans and not only that,  creatures have evolved to monsters that feed on flesh. These monsters are variants of mutation and evolution. Countless casualties had occurred in the first years of humanity but as we continue to discover and learn about the new materials and monsters, humanity had finally given a foothold to restart again by building a new and more advanced civilization that plans on subjugation to all monsters that may come to a threat to humanity. 60 years have passed, the world has changed since then. Kal a sixteen-year-old Filipino teenager has lived alone ever since his father mysteriously disappears in a hunt. He didn't have any money or job to cope with his daily expenses so, at a young age, he decided to register as a hunter. He has no good background, education, or talent at all, no one had dared to help him so he remained alone. This made hunting harder, he almost died countless times by average monsters and even the weakest ones would cost him a broken bone or two. Because of his bad record, he was considered the weakest hunter and became a laughing stock to all the hunters causing him to suffer more than he had already been. One normal day, while hiking in the mountains, he stumbled upon a mysterious crystal. After obtaining this crystal, he heard a soft bell ringing in his head, [HUNTER REGISTERED, WELCOME HUNTER KAL] A mysterious window panel suddenly appeared in his eyes.

Manabu is an ordinary Japanese citizen and student, often engrossed in reading books. On most days, he spends his time either studying or playing with friends. However, one winter, his town is shaken by the arrival of a serial killer, known by the ominous name "Mr. Santa Claus." Tragically, one of Manabu’s close friends, Naomi, becomes one of the killer’s victims. Lucifer is a thrilling drama series that delves deep into the darkest aspects of human nature, providing viewers with a profound understanding of these complex and sinister tendencies.

The protagonist dies and shortly Fter awakes in a vastly different world where the dead roam,he has to survive a cruel contest known as THE DEAD MAN'S GAME.

Dalam dunia yang penuh dengan kekayaan alam yang melimpah, manusia hidup dan berkembang biak, memperluas pengetahuan, menciptakan teknologi, untuk terus bertahan hidup. Tetapi mereka tidak sendirian, terdapat beberapa makhluk buas yang menguasai berbagai habitat yang di sebut dengan Monster. Tidak ada yang mengetahui dari mana mereka berasal, mereka bahkan sudah ada sejak lama, mereka hidup, berkembang biak, dan berevolusi. Karena takut akan adanya serangangan dari monster, terbentuk lah beberapa kelompok pemburu berbakat dari berbagai wilayah yang dikenal sebagai Guardians of the Hunt untuk menjaga keseimbangan alam dan melindungi umat manusia dari ancaman Monster yang meluas. Di sebuah desa bernama Astoria, seorang pemburu muda dan bersemangat bernama Aria mendapatkan kesempatan untuk bergabung ke Guardians of the Hunt setelah menjalani ujian yang melelahkan. Bersama dengan rekan-rekannya, mereka berpetualang melintasi berbagai daerah, menghadapi Monster yang menakutkan, menguak misteri Monster kuno, dan memperkuat ikatan sebagai Hunter.

A family, still reeling from the loss of their grandmother, returns to their ancestral home for Christmas, only to discover that the house holds a dark and sinister secret. As they try to unravel the mystery, they're stalked by a malevolent entity that's been awakened by their presence. But just when all hope seems lost, Santa Claus arrives to save the day, banishing the entity and bringing peace back to the family.

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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.

Janelle Anderson returns home from her military service, only to find her boyfriend of five years in bed with an unknown woman. In a blink of an eye, she loses everything she once held dear and is kicked out of the apartment she once shared with her boyfriend. Frustrated and angry, she ends up at a bar, getting dead drunk and falls in bed with the biggest Casanova of all times, Cameron MacGyver. Billionaire Casanova, Cameron MacGyver always gets any woman he sets his eyes on and now, Janelle has caught his attention. He has never been with a military woman before and once he’s had a taste of her, he can’t let her go until he’s had his fill. Whisked away to the mountains for a Christmas getaway, can Janelle finally let go of all her inhibitions and thrust this man with her vulnerabilities? Or with Cameron end up breaking her heart because of his playboy ways, once and for all?

Arin Thorne, a commoner born into a world where status and strength dictate one's destiny, is determined to rise above his humble beginnings. In a society where power is everything, Arin's resolve to make his mark is unwavering. Fate and luck smile upon him when he stumbles upon a mysterious artifact that changes his life forever. With this newfound power, Arin must navigate a treacherous world filled with lies, betrayal, and deceit. As he uncovers the secrets of his world and his own potential, he faces challenges that test his strength and character. What does fate have in store for this young hero as he embarks on a journey to uncover the mysteries that lie ahead?

Anna never had a perfect life she grew up an outcast raised by her grandparents in a small mountain town. Money was always tight, and life was not easy. Bullied and beaten by the local kids for being a poor hillbilly, she swore she would become something more one day. Now Anna is a successful kick ass lawyer, married to a handsome man, mother to a gorgeous son, and living in the house of her dreams. But the perfect life Anna has worked so hard for crumbles when she catches her husband in bed with her best friend. His cold indifference is the final betrayal. Vowing for revenge, she wastes no time filing for divorce. But what next? Determined to start over but with nowhere else to go Anna reluctantly accepts her brother’s invitation for her and her young son to return to their small hometown for Christmas—a place she vowed never to set foot in again. When legal matters arises she accepts the challenge head on, knowing it could be a win that would improve the towns folk respect for her and her own career. Little does she know that she will be faced with a blast from her past she would rather have left behind. Will she climb out of the storm stronger and better proving all the naysayers wrong? Or will she be distracted by the all new temptation in the form of the devilish handsome Ethan whose intentions seem genuine, but Anna just can't shake the feeling that there is something wrong. Is her prince charming too good to be true? And what will happen when her ex-husband suddenly realizes he wants his family back??? READER FEEDBACK "I love these long chapters" "It's a very captivating book. I love it so far." "I'm really enjoying the story!!" "Beautifully written" "Thoroughly enjoying this " " So excited for the next chapters" " How many chapters are planned for this book. I'm loving it so far." WARNING This book contains lengthy chapters, several plot twists, and scenes that will have you laughing, crying, and screaming in outrage. Enjoy xx