Pride From Despair

the start of a new journey

Some exist with pride, others struggle with pride, some compete with pride, and there are those who fail with pride, but very few can walk away with pride. Congratulations, for as you read these lines, you have witnessed the whole lives of many great basketball players. This pronunciation was embodied when Stephen Curry, after facing defeat in 2021, claimed that no one would want to face them the following season; When Tim Duncan was convinced before the start of the 2014 Finals that they would not mess up; When Kobe Bryant promised at Old Buss's memorial to take the Lakers to the playoffs; When Nowitzki, shedding his label as a soft player, retreated to the locker room in tears at night; When Kevin Garnett let out a skyward howl after holding the championship trophy; When the 2004 Detroit Pistons won and the F4 Lakers lost… Our story begins in an era when pride still mattered.

It is tale of a young boy that will soon turn into an epic. An epic that will start with just a dream of a boy named Vaira, or as the world knows him Vulture

Darkness reigned before the dawn of light... Who would have thought that his mundane life would take a chilling turn one day? Trapped in the monotony of his office existence, Simon suddenly finds himself thrust into an extraordinary realm beyond imagination. Death was merely the beginning... When Simon opened his eyes next, a fantastical landscape vastly different from his familiar office cubicle awaited him. A marvellous sight, a different world. The cruel life... Althaea, a realm of merciless brutality where the law of survival dictates: eat or be eaten, kill or be killed. Born not as a human... Simon emerges as a demon, a being shunned by humanity and embroiled in a relentless war between humans and demons. The Seraphims, protector of humanity, and the Demon lords who rule across all demonkind. Amidst all the chaos, he must navigate the treacherous hierarchy of demonkind as one of the lowest-ranking Demon Nobles. The unique power... The art of dungeon creation—a golden opportunity to ascend above the chaos and establish his dominion. With power comes adversaries... Now he must delve deeper, unveil its hidden powers and forge alliances that will dictate his fate. Fight rival demons, vengeful seraphims, and ancient evils who were up to no good. . Join Simon on his odyssey through a world teetering on the edge of destruction, where every step forward is fraught with danger and every decision could mean life or death. Will he rise to the challenge and defy the odds, or will he succumb to the unforgiving darkness that threatens to consume him? ----- Join our discord for Q&A and to chat with fellow members- https://discord.gg/bXexmSNeqn You can support me by helping me buy illustrations:- patreon.com/ViciousPepper.

[This is the story of how Lost Eternal Wanderer were born] Ed Lew was an ordinary human before he died. However, he soon realized he was reborn as a baby again in his original world. But... Is his regression a blessing or a curse?

The novel Pride and Prejudice. is a timeless story of love, class, and personal growth set in the vibrant social landscape of Regency-era England. The novel revolves around Elizabeth Bennet, a witty and independent young woman, and Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, a wealthy and reserved gentleman, whose initial disdain for each other blossoms into a deep and enduring affection. The Bennet family faces financial insecurity and societal pressures, especially as Mrs. Bennet schemes to secure advantageous marriages for her five daughters. Elizabeth, however, refuses to compromise her principles, even when faced with marriage proposals that promise security but lack mutual respect. Her journey intersects with Darcy’s, whose pride and social status initially hinder his ability to express his growing admiration for Elizabeth. Misunderstandings and personal flaws create obstacles between them, but both characters undergo significant transformation. Darcy learns to temper his pride and embrace humility, while Elizabeth confronts her own prejudices and sees Darcy’s true character. Through sharp social commentary, compelling characters, and moments of humor and heartbreak, The novel Pride and Prejudice. and Prejudice. explores themes of love, family, and societal expectations. This enduring classic celebrates the triumph of mutual respect and understanding over superficial judgment, making it one of the most beloved novels in literary history.

Ethan Grayson has it all: a multi-billion-dollar company, a penthouse view, and a personality so charming it’s borderline unbearable. But after one too many dinner dates with women who talk more about his stock portfolio than their hobbies, Ethan decides he’s done with high society. His grand plan? Marry a “normal” woman who doesn’t care about his money. Simple, right? Enter Emily Carter, a bookshop employee who thinks a “luxury” is buying two cups of coffee in one day. She’s witty, stubborn, and entirely unimpressed when Ethan waltzes into her shop one afternoon, throwing around compliments like confetti. For Ethan, Emily is everything he’s looking for: genuine, grounded, and refreshingly immune to his usual charm. There’s just one tiny problem. Ethan’s arrogance is the size of his bank account, and Emily has no patience for egotistical billionaires—no matter how good their jawline is. As Ethan awkwardly tries to “woo” Emily in the most unromantic ways possible (think unsolicited business advice and overly generous tips), Emily starts to wonder if this handsome stranger might actually have a heart hidden under all that bravado. But when she discovers his real reason for pursuing her, all bets are off. Will Ethan learn to drop his ego long enough to win Emily’s trust? Or will Emily decide that some books are better left closed?

on April 19th four brothers are born. All four fated to do great things in there futures. There father a king is over joyed at there births, happy to see which one of his sons is going to be his heir for the throne. But in this kingdom there can only be one king.

basically I don't remember how I die in my last life I wanna but it is as it never existed well now I am baby in a fantasy world that is blend of different era but currently a future of earth god know s what adventure I am gonna face please be good

Within the popular VRMMORPG "New Genesis", there was a ranker by the name of Arthur Holmes, commonly known by his in-game alias “Merlin”. Arthur was one of the few original beta testers still playing after 30 years, he was originally a ranker, a player whose entire goal was to stay at the top, ahead of everyone else. However after 15 years he sacrificed his player ranking in search of knowledge. Arthur became a lore hunter, a player who indulges himself with the world's vast lore and unexplored history, preferring to uncover the world’s secrets rather than endlessly fighting monsters. At the age of 48, 30 years after the game came out, Arthur uncovered the greatest secret of all, and yet, ironically, his negligence in levelling up was the one thing holding him back from realising his goal, he knew he would never be able to catch up to the rankers, a gap of 15 years was Impossible to overcome. If only he could restart… ----- Super gifts will grant you a dedicated shout-out within the story. (Gifts of 5000 coins or more, those that get announced globally.) And you can join us on discord here: https://discord.gg/Wh7F8yQ Thank you for all the support, I appreciate all of you!

Growing up in poverty, Damien worked tirelessly—harder than anyone else—to support the people he cared about and eventually became a politician, loved by "All". Khoran, an emperor who rose from humble beginnings in a small village, forged one of the five greatest nations to ever exist in Cavros. Though they shared similar origins, the personalities of these two men were like night and day. While Damien trusted hundreds with his life, Khoran trusted no one—not even his closest officers. Through the power of a mythical being, these two contrasting personalities merged to create our protagonist, an existence built upon their most negative parts. Watch as our protagonist traverses through the world of Cavros, a land consumed by corruption, and Earth, which had tasted the early stages of it only a few years ago. And watch how our protagonist becomes... The future Undead Lord of Gluttonous Pride...

Jacob a fallen angel is helped by Samantha a non believer to regain his place in heaven. Samantha struggles between what she believed in and what she now See's in front of her angels ,demons , Jinn and so many other creatures she only to be figured fairy tales.

[Under editing!] [Recommended to read after the editing is done] The mighty heavens exist, ruling over all things. Those favored by its will are granted power and fortune, while those who dared to oppose it perished, leaving none behind. This is the tale of a man who once defied the heavens, underwent multiple reincarnations, and returned once more to the cultivation world. But here’s the twist. This young man remembers nothing of his past lives and is simply a teenager from Earth. How will he who has no knowledge of cultivation and experience in fighting, survive this grim world while being an inner disciple of a lower realm force—or so Xiao chen, the teenager thought till he heard a systematic sound in his mind. [Ding! Host has awakened the heaven's destined villain system!]

"Losing my mother and sister was a bummer, but it's also made me think about stuff, you know? Like, life is short, and you never know what's gonna happen. But even when things are bad, there's always something good if you look for it. Like, a funny cat video or a tasty sandwich. It's the little things, right? Maybe it's the things you already love. Like food, music, the violin or just a warm sunny day. Well, I only felt this way until..."

Trahi par sa femme et découvrant que sa fille n'est pas la sienne, Quitar sombre dans la rage, ce qui le conduit à la mort. Réincarné en tant que Dieu du Vide et du Mal, il cherche à s'échapper de l'enfer pour se venger.

A story of a man in another universe who in his last breath cried out to Lord Shiva for salvation and is reborn in 16th century bharat with certain abilities as blessed by the Lord the story is fictional and has no relation to any real character or event ================= please note this is my first book I am writing it for fun so don't expect much

Chen Xiang, a young man without Spiritual Veins, has always been seen as a hopeless case in the martial world. Born into a prestigious family of cultivators, his lack of talent for martial arts has relegated him to the life of an outcast. Yet, he refuses to accept his fate. Through sheer willpower and relentless training, he carves out a path for himself, surviving life-and-death trials that would break even seasoned warriors.

The valiant and naive daughter of the general and the lady divine was carried away by a bloodied, enigmatic new portal that appeared on the same day a man's soul was drawn into the largest of the two ancient, well-known portals to which no male child was to be sacrificed to,known across all of the kingdoms.Since the portal was unable to claim the life of one of the chosen maidens, who was mentioned in a professy, a curse was placed upon the first-born child of the women whose powers were drawn in on the day of the sacrifice to purify the portal. Divine, the woman in the professy married a mortal, lessening the effect of the curse, which prevented her first child from being tortured and instead reduced her child's life expectancy. Vera, the terminally ill daughter of General Grey and Lady Divine, has less than a year to live.In order for her treatment to begin, she must wed the son of a notorious medicine man who can cure her; however, an unexpected event occurs. Vera awakens to a strange world where, a mortal will cease to exist in 51 days if not brought to the surface. While she is temporarily living with Yong, the enigmatic, emotionless, and heartless prince of the darian world, she eventually discovers that he is the right man for her brief romantic journey; however, Yong stays away from her because of his own curse and buried past.When their two enigmatic and entirely distinct worlds collide, revealing Yong's way of wanting his woman.Will the innocent vera be able to handle his kind of pleasure?Can the naive Vera tolerate his kind of attention? ________ Cover is mine so please don't use it.

Ian who woke up from his past highschool life , happily wanted to change the way he lived not knowing the world already change for him but what hurdles comes before him. sorry for the inconveniences but I will only publishing 2 chapter for now pls read and give some feedbacks for me to correct my mistakes please i really need it. Thank you

I plan to post updates here, like if I get sick and can't write, instead of including them in the stories I write. Won't be monetized.

The story takes place in the year 2035. And follows the story of a teenager girl, Astrid, who lives in the Post Apocalyptic city called Terminus. Located in the caves of the great canyon, a small handful of people survive after a series of catastrophic earthquakes that devastated Planet Earth. But the sandstorms and sky without the sun are not all that bothers people of Terminus. Over the years, a planet that once was called home, evolved, bringing with it all sorts of creatures including the Reds. These creatures that nature created were some type of reptile. They had two arms, but no legs, like a snake with arms, with a long, thin tail. These predators hunted Astrid people for years, one day she decides it's enough and it's time for her to find her group another place for life. In her journey, she crosses paths with Dayanara, Egyptian girl from the city of Ra. A shy boy Cato from the city of Amartus and Nero an arrogant son of a formal CIA agent. They all seek the same thing: A better place to live. But there is so much to see beyond the walls of the places they once called home, creatures from your deepest nightmares and people who are not to be trusted.

What would happen if two teenagers who belonged to the same school who never came upon each other before, just to get a text from each other? 

seorang anak lelaki biasa yang bernama Theo yang hidupnya berubah cuma karena satu permainan sepak bola sekolahnya

"Hồi Sinh Từ Vô Tận" kể về Riku Kazama, một thanh niên bị coi thường vì yếu ớt và không có tài năng. Một biến cố đẩy cậu vào Tháp Vô Tận, nơi chứa đựng vô số nguy hiểm nhưng cũng hứa hẹn sức mạnh và sự thật. Với kỹ năng bí ẩn "Tái Tạo Ký Ức", Riku phải vượt qua những tầng tháp đầy quái vật, thử thách trí tuệ và lòng dũng cảm, đồng thời khám phá ký ức đã mất và âm mưu đen tối phía sau ngọn tháp. Liệu cậu có thể sống sót?