Rivals Of Aether Tournament

When a high school student dies saving a little girl from an oncoming train, he is given a second chance at life in a world of magic, swords, and power struggles. Reborn as Prince Alexius of the Kingdom of Valdor, he soon realizes that his new life is far from peaceful. With ten siblings, including six brothers and four sisters, Alexius is not well-liked by his family. He was born during a war campaign, the son of the king and his maid, making him an outcast in the royal family. But Alexius' fate takes a strange turn when he awakens a mysterious system known as the Fatebound System, a powerful tool designed to help him survive and claim his rightful place in the kingdom. As Alexius strives to prove his worth, he must navigate political intrigue, rivalries, and the complex relationships with his siblings, all while unlocking the secrets of the system that guides him. With each mission and challenge, he will grow stronger, but will it be enough to earn his family’s respect and survive the war that threatens his kingdom? The journey of power, betrayal, and destiny begins now.

Ali, a high school underdog, dreams of honoring his late father by becoming a boxing champion, despite being overshadowed by Jason, the school’s star athlete and golden boy. When Ali stumbles upon Coach Rahman, a retired boxer training kids in his backyard, he begins an arduous and often comical journey of self-discovery, friendship, and rivalry. At first, Ali struggles to find his footing, enduring teasing from his best friends Zahra and Farid and facing ridicule from Jason, who challenges him to prove himself at the upcoming state championship. Balancing training, school, and his growing feelings for Crsytall—a classmate caught between Amir and Jason—Amir gradually gains confidence under Coach Rahman’s tough but caring mentorship. As Ali grows stronger, the rivalry with Jason intensifies, but so does their mutual understanding. Jason’s perfect image hides his own battles with parental expectations, while Amir learns to balance his newfound ambitions with his relationships and studies. With his friends rallying around him and Crsytall’s quiet encouragement, Amir’s persistence and grit begin to pay off.

Thirteen words. "The Author has decided to discontinue this story. We apologize for the inconvenience." That's all it takes to shatter the world of "Aetheric Chronicles"—the year's most acclaimed fantasy webnovel. For thousands of readers, it's heartbreak. For the mysterious masked figure in the final chapter, it's an unfinished destiny. But for Alex, the story's most passionate fan, it's nothing short of betrayal. Then comes the message: "If you truly wish to know the rest of the story..." One mysterious message. And one simple reply. That's all it takes for Alex's world to turn upside down. Now, he's about to discover that some stories refuse to end, even when their authors abandon them. And sometimes, the most passionate readers must become part of the tale they love. In a world where prophecies fail, characters rebel, and plotlines unravel, being the "strongest reader" might not be enough. After all, what happens when an unfinished story decides to write itself? "Some stories choose their readers. Others consume them." _____ ____ _ Warning: This story contains descriptions of violence, gore, and the depiction of intense emotional trauma. Reader discretion is advised. All events and characters are products of the author’s imagination. _____ ____ _ Discord Link -> https://discord.gg/ezVBxwCEPN

“For the one who held us together, even when we could not. Though you are gone, your love remains eternal.” The 9 regions were once a whole world. "That's not reality." This world has no beginning and prophecies say that this world has no end. "Because we are not in a world but in Fragmented Time."

For the past three years, Ariana Ari Harlow has given her all to her husband. The two of them got married because her sister chose to run away on the night of the wedding, as she believed the rumours that the Nelson Corporation was bankrupt. Ari loved Noah since she was sixteen, she thought it was her dream come true. However, she did not know that her sister had dug a trap for her, and it was not the beginning of her new life, rather it was her new hell. She was forced to give up her training as a doctor because the respectful Mrs Nelson could not have her hands covered in blood. Ari agreed. For the sake of Noah, she became a perfect wife who took care of her in-laws and husband. However, what waited for her was nothing but insults, her husband was ashamed of her and her mother-in-law believed that her sister, Ariel was well-matched for her son. However, Ari persisted. She thought that she would warm the heart of her husband one day. But she caught him kissing her sister! Heartbroken, Ariana decided to divorce her husband, but she somehow found herself entangled with Nicolai. The enemy and rival of her husband. They were not meant to be together. But Nicolai doesn’t seem to care about the odds stacked against them. In fact, he was determined to break into Ari’s life and set everything on fire. In his drunken stupor, he once held her by her throat against the wall of a dingy pub, “You can deny it all you want princess, but you want me.” His eyes raked over her heaving chest and his eyes darkened, the red appearing unhinged, possessive as if he wanted to wrench her soul out of her body and embed it in his own. “Bet if I take a peek, you will be dripping wet for me.” Heat flared up Ariana's cheeks as she snarled, “Shut up.” “Make me,” said Nicolai as he smashed his lips on hers. His kisses burned into her soul, and his warmth seared her skin every time they touched. She thought that her biggest mistake was getting entangled with Nicolai. However, Ari soon realised the hard way, Literally, being wanted by such a beautiful nightmare was much worse than a mistake. And things turn complicated when her husband finds the truth about everything. “Shoot me in the heart, Ari,” said Noah as he brought the gun's nozzle where his heart lay. “Because a life without you is one that I don't want, so either kill me or come back. I beg of you.” Now that Nicolai had given her a choice, would Ari fall in love with him and jump into a life of nothing but danger? Or would she go back to her husband, Noah, whom she loved ever since she was sixteen? And would Ariana avoid the danger that lurks in the dark, waiting for her to make a mistake and lose everything dear to her? Would she find the key to all the secrets that tied her to Noah and Nicolai as well as her twisted fate? ******* Excerpt: “It's all about money, isn’t it? Take it and get lost,” He shouted while throwing the black card at Ariana’s face. Ariana couldn’t believe her ears when she heard her husband or her future ex-husband humiliate her like this. Three years. Ariana Harlow gave Noah Nelson, three years and yet when she caught him kissing her elder sister, Ariel—— this was what he said to her. “I am going to divorce you,” Ari declared and left. She left penniless but Ari stumbled into Nicolai. The enemy and rival of her husband, the Mafia prince of the Lonest City, a notorious bastard known for his violent tendencies. The ill-fated meeting placed her in Nicolai’s path, and just like that he set his eyes on her. The first time they met, Nicolai asked her to invite him to dinner. The second time, when they met, he handed her a million dollars. The third time when they met, he declared, “You will look good in my arms, what do you say princess?” ********

In a realm teetering on the edge of life and death stands Sebastian van Mortem, an immortal Grim Reaper inside a timeless castle, where he learns that his emotions might be his greatest adversary. Assigned to watch over Alice, a cheerful mortal girl wearing a mysterious amethyst necklace, Sebastian finds himself drawn to her despite his resolve. As Alice immerses herself in Sebastian's cold, shadowed world, she begins to dismantle the walls he has built around his eternal heart. With her end growing closer, Sebastian struggles between his duty as a Grim Reaper and the unexpected feelings she awakens within him.

Hello, everyone. If you're reading this, you may have read my other stories. I'm starting this one as a bit of a "getting back into it" story. (The synopsis will be further down) Both stories I've written will continue in the near future. (I have to re-read them because I've experienced a massive bout of memory loss.) Apologies for those of you waiting, but I had unavoidable circumstances that impeded my writing experiences. The cover isn't mine but it's been lightly photoshopped. If you want it taken down, tell me. (Signed by Author on April 25th, 2023) Anyways, time for the synopsis: Lia was a simple girl in her previous life. Well not really, considering she was the hit woman for the largest mafia organization that operated within the United States. Over the years, her exceedingly high kill count, and overall success rate was something to be afraid of. Her personality was something akin to pure confidence, bordering on arrogance. She dealt with people the same way she did her enemies. By ruining their lives in the most horrific ways. IE: Setting them up for FBI investigations, having their houses repossessed by the government, or even having them framed for a serious crime. Lia was someone that no one wanted to ever cross. If you did cross her, you might as well have signed your own death certificate! That was until she was smacked in the head by a falling piano. While following through on a hit, no less! I mean, come on! A piano?! that's unfathomably crazy. Well, despite getting hit by a literal piano, she still managed to finish the job. But the very next day, she choked on a sandwich and nearly died! Her luck seemed to have literally bottomed out. This "streak of bad luck" had continued in her life for years! Literal years! She had come so close to dying so many times that she was genuinely confused as to how this could happen to someone! From falling down a flight of stairs to nearly breaking her neck during a cartwheel (despite having so much experience that she could do them with her eyes closed.) Lia had experienced so many near-death experiences that she had become entirely immune to the weird circumstances happening around her. Eventually, the bad luck did catch her. She was minding her own business, walking through the streets of Seattle when a coin rolled across the ground and tripped someone else, who dropped an umbrella, which she tripped over. Her fall had her land directly into the flow of moving traffic. She was then hit by a small square-body pickup truck. It had a small sticker of a smug smiling face attached to its front bumper. Lia had died because of what was essentially a coin. A coin had actually managed to kill a human being. Not just any human, but one of the most feared people within the US. Warnings for all readers: -This novel will (at some point) contain lesbian sex scenes. -System tag doesn't mean in the most literal way. (you'll find out more if you read it.) -This may become a Yuri harem novel (haven't decided.) -Will contain very strong LGBTQ+ themes

A gothic short story cause why not.

When the crystallization began and everyone on earth received their system, Rio who was bitterly angry at that moment swiped his system screen away before it could be installed in him. It seemed like Rio would die, but stirred by a mysterious unquenchable hunger and strengthened by his desire to see blood and the silent anger within himself, He has no problem surviving in a world where humans can move faster than cars and the streets are filled with creatures of unreasonable strength and unreasonable look. The people of earth entranced by the power they now wield are quick to be consumed by their greed for power, but then the gates of paradise are opened and a tournament of power is initiated. [Humanity has put on a poor performance and as such their validity as a race which should wield Aether has been called into question. Battle in a tournament of power against individuals from other worlds and gain the right to maintain your sovereignty, lose and see your population cut in half and the rest of your race enslaved for eternity.] Realizing their foolishness' and fearing it's consequences, the people of earth cry out for a savior, but what the universe gives them can't even be termed an Anti-Hero. "Are we sure he is human"

In a fractured world where magic and technology collide, humanity clings to survival behind towering arcane barriers. Outside lies the Ethereal Expanse—an ever-shifting wasteland teeming with monstrous threats and the echoes of forbidden experiments. When Kael, an exiled techno-mage, uncovers an ancient, sentient relic, he learns a devastating truth: the Citadel's pursuit of salvation could unravel reality itself. With time running out and enemies on all sides, Kael must navigate deadly alliances, master volatile magic, and confront a past humanity buried long ago. The shards of the Aether hold the key to humanity’s future—or its annihilation.

" I've done everything by the book and look where that got me" "I was the good kid. I studied, I didn't drink, didn't go to parties, I kept my head done" " Nothing was ever enough for them , I was never good enough them ". He wiped the tears from her eyes " You think marrying me will make you good enough for them". She leaned into his palm and chuckled. "No, but it's a big enough fuck you to get them to finally notice me, acknowledge me". "Evelyn Rose, I want nothing more than to make you my woman but not to piss your old man off". She pulled his down to where he was slightly grazing her left boob. " What if I can stop thinking about you, your hands, where I want them. How they'll make me feel". She spun in his grasp and pressed her rear against him. He was hard. She had him where she wanted him

On the stormiest night the city had ever known, tragedy struck, leaving Darius Hartwell—a young, successful businessman—shattered. The love of his life was taken from him in an instant, leaving him to pick up the pieces for the sake of his six-year-old daughter. Haunted by the ghosts of his past, Darius has little room for anything beyond duty and grief. That is until Amara, a spirited and unconventional woman, stumbles into his life. With her infectious laughter and an uncanny ability to see through his carefully constructed walls, she begins to awaken something in him he thought was lost forever—hope. But love isn’t easy when the scars of loss and the shadows of self-doubt linger. In a story of second chances, The Call of Tomorrow invites readers on a journey through heartbreak, healing, and the kind of love that dares to dream of a brighter future. When two broken souls collide, will they have the courage to face their fears and answer the call of tomorrow? Or will the weight of the past prove too heavy to overcome? Dive into this moving tale of love, resilience, and the unyielding power of the human heart to find light, even in the darkest of nights.

In a realm where magic and might dictate the balance of power, Suiyi awakens in a desolate, snow-covered landscape, his past shrouded in mystery. Confronted by Barro, a wary sorcerer who mistakes him for a demon, Suiyi narrowly escapes death, only to be thrust into a world teetering on the brink of chaos. Bestowed with the Ethereal Sight—a gift enabling him to perceive the mystical threads that bind reality—and guided by an enigmatic system, Suiyi embarks on a perilous journey. As he delves into his forgotten past and uncovers latent abilities, he becomes entangled in the looming threat of the Demon King, whose resurgence endangers the very fabric of existence. In a land rife with formidable beasts, ancient sects, noble houses, and arcane academies, Suiyi must navigate treacherous alliances and confront his own inner demons. With each challenge, he inches closer to unveiling his true destiny: to mend the fractured threads of the world and prevent its unraveling. But as the line between ally and adversary blurs, and the weight of his past lives presses upon him, Suiyi faces an unrelenting question: Will he rise as the savior this world desperately needs, or will he succumb to the darkness threatening to consume it? Embark on an epic tale of reincarnation, self-discovery, and the relentless pursuit of balance in a world where every choice reverberates through the tapestry of fate.

The twelve year old prince was just coronated as the king after his father's death.A rebellion took place and all the members of the royal family was killed but it was rumored that the king escaped. Teri,the 7 year old of the son of the great general was rumored of being a half ghost and interacts with ghost.He was called the weaver.He was the second weaver after centuries in his family bloodline.He was born dead and was buried in a box but his mother heard the baby cries from underneath the ground and dug the box out.with shock,the baby was still alive with red threads on his fingers.The rest that was with her ran away but she kept the child and the red threads choose him. Teri's father,the great general refused to serve the new king.He showed Teri a box which contained three objects that will find their owners just as the red threads found him.He gave it to his second daughter,Darlene who was 11 years old and told his wife to escape with the children to a faraway place.The great general was then killed after his family escaped.The constables looked for his family but couldn't find them. His wife found about his death days later.As a woman with no source of income and three children,she remarried. The happy days were little as Teri's step father hated that Teri could interacts with ghost so he gave him a poisoned pastry which made him blind.But still ,he hated him and wanted to kill him but his mother intervened and was killed. He heard his mother scream and his first sister's ghost,Selena,told him what have happened.With fury,Teri killed his stepfather and destroyed his mansion.He ran away with his sisters, Selena's ghost,Darlene and elley,his little sister who was 5 years old Years has passed,17 year old Teri still has the items in the box.The sword,for the king of the former dynasty,the red whip and the flexible spear. would he be able to find the owners of the items?

In a realm steeped in ancient prophecies and magic, Aiden, an ordinary young man, discovers he holds the key to Eldoria's fate. As he grapples with newfound powers, a diverse group of allies joins him in a quest to thwart an encroaching darkness. The intertwining threads of friendship and romance weave through mystical trials, fae mischief, and personal redemption. Together, they face betrayals, unveil long-buried secrets, and confront the ultimate challenge: a final confrontation that will decide Eldoria's destiny. Will they emerge victorious, or will shadows cast a permanent veil over the realm?

In the waning years of Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines, a young boy named Alfonso XIII was proclaimed King of Spain in 1886. However, being just a child, his mother, Queen Maria Christina, ruled as regent in his place. Queen Maria Christina adopted a somewhat lenient policy, granting the Filipinos a degree of freedom while still keeping them as subjects of the Spanish monarchy. As time passed, the Philippines remained under Spanish rule until it was finally passed on to Alfonso, Prince of Asturias, in 1920. But Alfonso, wise beyond his years, saw the plight of the Filipino people and understood their deep desire for independence in their hearts. He made a momentous decision – renouncing his claim to the Spanish throne and requesting to govern the Philippines instead. Surprisingly, the Spanish monarch agreed to this arrangement, and Alfonso was given the unique responsibility of managing the Philippines as a separate entity. But unknown to everyone, the original Alfonso, Prince of Asturias, died due to drowning accident and was replaced by Miguel Reyes. In a world reminiscent of the early twentieth century but with a twist, Miguel Reyes, a brilliant scientist,engineer, military enthusiast, and businessman from the Philippines, found himself in a strange predicament. After a fatal car accident in 2023, Miguel was granted an extraordinary second chance at life. He awakened to find his soul inexplicably reincarnated into the body of a prince in a distant land. Confused and disoriented at first, Miguel soon discovered that he was inhabiting none other than the young Alfonso, Prince of Asturias, decades before his untimely death. Realizing the significance of this opportunity, Miguel knew he had to act wisely. He had lived a life devoted to knowledge and progress, and now he found himself in a pivotal position to change history for the better. Armed with the knowledge of Alfonso's fate and aware of the impending struggles faced by the Philippines, Miguel resolved to take a different path. Join Alfonso (Miguel Reyes) on a life-changing experience. Will Miguel Reyes find tranquility in his second life as he governs the nation and steers it towards greatness? Or will he face the shadow of a conspiracy lurking within the borders?

Jin, a user of ki and trained by his master, Roshio until a war broke out and his master died due to sacrificing himself to save Jin. Jin who was in tears vowed to get revenge of the bastards who had started this and killed his master, and his clan members. Being the only survivor of the Bone Structure Palace, The master had handed Jin a weapon to form a contract with. Offically being the master of an broken palace that no longer exists. What will he do to get his revenge? What is he willing to sacrifice for it. ------------ 1. I would like to firstly say that this is my first time writing, so don't expect everything to be perfect for a while. 2. This story is a slow/fast-paced reading. It'll have a mix of both. Some chapters will feel slower because it is, and others will feel faster because it is. 3. It does have romance in it and I wasn't sure to add cultivation because it's more like meditation and like ki gathering and things. However, after going through my thoughts, it was basically the same thing, so I just did it. 4. It's a little all over the place for I'd say the first 6–8 chapters maybe more? But It'll will slowly come together, hopefully… 5. If you do enjoy this, make sure to give it a review and ask other people to read! 6. If there are any questions at all, ask in the comments, and I'll be answering questions every 10 chapters. 7. So update to the list above ^ Romance has been removed due to it taking the first slot and having it show up primarily (I think primarily) as romance and not showing the others before you click on the actual book. It'll still have romance, so don't worry. Nothing will change 8. I would also like to clarify that this is an original work by me, and the clothes i decided to use for the characters, "hanfu" mainly, I do not mean any disrespect to anyone by using it as a novel that is made within america if anyone thought anything like that. I'm simply doing it because i like the design and i think they look extremely cool and also beautiful to me. So again i don't mean any disrespect if im wording any of it wrong. I just really like them.

Betrayed by her first love on her birthday, Evelyn has vowed never to risk her heart again. Her life takes an unexpected turn when her mother’s tarot reading foretells love and destiny intertwined, leading her to meet two men- Lucas and Albert- which changes the trajectory of the destiny of Mooncrest. At first, Evelyn was confused about whom to pick. Finally, she falls for Albert, and only when she is deeply committed to her feelings for him does she find out that Albert belongs to the rival pack, the Nightshade Pack, who had just returned from exile and where inter-pack marriage is forbidden. Unknown to all, Lucas is not who he claims to be, as he is a shapeshifting rogue on a mission. He had killed the real Lucas and assumed his identity with the sinister plan to dominate Mooncrest with his rogue pack. Evelyn's love for Albert is tested by lies, deceit, betrayals, and Lucas' manipulations, which climax in a shocking murder that further escalates the long-standing rifts between the Shadow Pack and the Nightshade Pack. To make matters worse, Evelyn discovers she is pregnant with Albert's child. Will Evelyn's love for Albert be strong enough to reconcile their warring packs or would the forces at play destroy everything they hold dear?

story about a young mercenary boy Elian who gets involved in the matters related to the Tower of Temptation and helps his world get free from demon control, will he succeed read to find out about Elians story and his rise to power.

What is a life worth living? Whether to hold ourselves accountable to others or to the values we hold? Judgement and fairness on a balance on opposite sides. Death, inevitable. To live beyond it. *** Themes of suicide, be warned.

Many know of my tale but this is the reason I was chosen to be the Saint of Freedom

In the kingdom of Valkathar, every child dreams of the day they will summon their first familiar. But for Aelric Ignis, that dream has always felt like a distant, unreachable hope. On the night of his Summoning Rite, he is the only child who cannot call forth a spirit, leaving him branded as weak and worthless by his peers and family. Abandoned by all, Aelric vows to prove them wrong. Desperation drives him deep into the heart of the ancient forest, where he performs a forbidden ritual, calling upon forces far beyond his comprehension. In a burst of magic and darkness, Liora, an ancient and powerful dragon, answers his call. Bound by an ancient pact, Liora becomes his first summon, her immense power and knowledge reshaping Aelric’s destiny. But this is just the beginning. As Aelric delves deeper into the secrets of summoning, he discovers a terrifying truth: the key to true power lies not in summoning mere beasts, but in binding beings of unimaginable strength and darker natures—demons, elves, slaves, and otherworldly creatures. Through ruthless contracts and manipulation, Aelric begins to build an army of enslaved summons, each one bound to him by blood, magic, and desire. As his harem of powerful beings grows, so does his ambition. Aelric’s rise to power is not just about strength—it's about domination. He manipulates his summoned slaves, uses his power to conquer kingdoms, and bends the political landscape to his will. But as his influence spreads, so do the dangers. Rivals, enemies, and even the very beings he commands threaten to undermine him, and Aelric must use every ounce of his cunning and ruthlessness to maintain control. With each victory, Aelric becomes more than just a summoner—he becomes a force to be reckoned with, feared and revered across the continents of Keryllia. But his journey is not without cost. The more power he gains, the more darkness festers within him. And with every slave he breaks, every summon he enslaves, Aelric risks losing himself in the very shadows he commands. "Summoner of Shadows: The Binding of Power" is a tale of ambition, control, and the price of power in a world where loyalty can be bought, and strength is the only thing that matters.

Yuuji, 1st son of 2nd Lady of Aianne County in Riene Kingdom and 5th Lord of Urungan County in Oros Kingdom, was framed by the Nobles in Aianne to usurp his inheritance. Prejudicially convicted, he was marooned to a mystique island where it was believed Primordial Myths subsist—The Mystique Island of Iijor. Witness as Yuuji trudges to his impending fate!

When ordinary man is unexpectedly teleported to a magical realm, he discovers he is chosen by a Celen's subordinate, Fate, to fulfill a grand destiny. Guided by Fate's powers and wisdom, Takahiro Grayram embarks on a journey to build an empire in a land fraught with mythical creatures and ancient mysteries. As Takahiro faces challenges, forms alliances, and harnesses newfound abilities, he grapples with the responsibility of shaping a realm with divine assistance. Together, Takahiro and Fate navigate political intrigue, battle mythical adversaries, and confront the consequences of meddling with the fabric of the universe. The tale unfolds as Takahiro transforms from an unwitting traveler to a visionary leader, exploring themes of partnership, divine intervention, and the intricate balance between mortal and divine destinies.

In the ancient city of Caldera, a place where magic and technology coexist, Kael Straven is a hunter of rare artifacts. Once an elite Guardian tasked with protecting the city's magical relics, Kael now works as a freelancer after being dishonorably discharged for a crime he didn’t commit. When Kael is hired to find the Aether Key—an artifact said to unlock the lost city of Veridion, a source of untold power—he sees it as a chance to clear his name. But the job isn’t simple. A shadowy cult, the Veylos Covenant, also seeks the Key, willing to destroy anyone in their way. As Kael uncovers the artifact’s secrets, he discovers that it’s tied to his own past—and that its true purpose could either save or doom the world.

Violence, Brutality Bloodpumping action. These are all things that Dahlia loves. Some might call her a belligerent psychopath. Others call her masochistic, but Dahlia doesn't care because she knows this is the only way she can escape the shadow of the Ayuna.

In a world divided by four great nations, each ruled by the dominion of a natural element, war is constant, and balance hangs by a thread. In this chaotic landscape, Ryuu, a young outcast from a coastal village, struggles to control his unstable connection with the wind, a power that has brought him more suffering than glory. His life changes forever when he receives an invitation to a mysterious tournament where the most powerful warriors compete for the greatest of prizes: the Lance of Aether, an ancient artifact capable of granting absolute dominion over the elements. Eager to find a purpose and prove his worth, Ryuu joins the tournament, only to discover that it is no ordinary competition. The battles not only test the strength and skills of the participants but also their convictions and darkest secrets. Amid unexpected allies and mortal enemies, Ryuu must confront the organization behind the tournament, led by the fearsome Red Wind, a man determined to unleash chaos and remake the world in his image. As Ryuu advances through the stages of the tournament, he is forced to make decisions that will mark him forever. Will he be able to control the power that defines him? Or will he succumb to the weight of a legacy he never asked for?