Lives That Make A Difference Essay Contest

[Your shadow is alive.] [Feed your shadow, devour souls, level up, gain skills, complete quests, and grow stronger.] [Do you wish to view your current stats?] In the magical world of Aetherus, Damon Grey is the weakest student at Aether Academy, relentlessly bullied and ridiculed for his lack of power and defiant personality. Yet, he endures the torment, clinging to his scholarship—the only thing providing him with the funds to keep his sick sister alive. After a brutal attack leaves him near death, Damon encounters a dark viscous entity in the forest that fuses with his shadow, awakening the Living Shadow System. This strange power grants him unimaginable abilities but comes with a grim cost—a relentless hunger for souls and flesh to feed his shadow. Now, with his shadow alive and insatiable, Damon faces a terrible choice: feed it to grow stronger or starve it and die with it. In a world ruled by ruthless nobles, deadly monsters, and power-hungry demons, Damon must decide if his newfound power is a curse or the only way to survive. With the Living Shadow System, his fate is clear: devour or be devoured. discord. https://discord.com/invite/23jwFnt9

The world has fallen, overrun by the dead. Hailey and Ronan have one goal. Survive. But in a world where danger lurks around every corner, survival isn’t just about dodging zombies. They must travel together through highways choked with the dead and cities crawling with danger. They fight to survive. Every mile is a gamble with scarce supplies, hostile survivors, and the relentless undead. In a world where trust is dead, can they make it to the other side alive? >>> "You can't kill something that's already dead, Hailey-Jade. The dead don't die anymore. It lives."

Alex lived an ordinary life filled with regrets—dreams he never pursued, skills he never mastered, and chances he let slip away. But when tragedy strikes and he dies unexpectedly, he wakes up in the past, reborn into a single mother’s arms. Yet, something is undeniably wrong. He isn’t just one child. He is nine. Born as nonuplets, Alex quickly discovers something even more shocking—he is all of them. His consciousness is split across nine bodies, allowing him to control each one independently. Just as he begins to grasp the implications of his bizarre rebirth, a mechanical voice echoes in his mind: [Welcome to the Profession System.] The Profession System grants him a unique advantage—each of his nine bodies can specialize in a different career, and as they gain experience, their skills evolve and unlock hidden potential. Determined to make the most of his second chance, Alex strategically assigns each body to a different profession: Doctor, Lawyer, businessman, scientist, detective, Chef, Athlete, musician, Soldier. As his nine selves dive into their respective professions, their combined knowledge allows them to work together, leveraging their skills to dominate every field. The doctor revolutionizes medicine with the scientist technology. The businessman builds an empire with the lawyer’s legal expertise. The detective uncovers corruption that the soldier eliminates. With nine lives and limitless potential, Alex must decide—will he use his abilities to reshape the world for the better, or will his secret make him a target of those who fear what they cannot control? One thing is certain—this time, he will master everything.

Jannah is a Countess in the Starlian Kingdom. She's known for her achievements in the battlefield, mercilessly ending her enemies and cold heartedly slaying traitors left and right. All for the peace and glory of the kingdom. "Run! They're swarming all over the place!" "Just leave! I already got bitten..." However, all the blood sheds in the battlefield became useless when an outbreak befell the kingdom. The apocalypse forced her to shed blood once again, under the guise of protecting her loved ones. [Initializing.....] [System activated!] [Please enter your name:_____] "What's happening?! What is this thing in front of me?! This thing didn't appear in my first life!" With chaos going around her, Jannah started her journey with a newfound thing called "system" to protect her people from the zombies. PLEASE BE MINDFUL THAT THE PACE OF THIS STORY WOULD GO UNDER DETAILED, SLOW, YET EASY TO UNDERSTAND NARRATION. Be patient with this author of yours, please!

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

Can't Make A Choice is a tale of love and heartbreak that revolves around three people—Amelia, Victor, and Elena—whose relationships become more complicated and intertwined over time. Amelia, a reserved and intellectual woman, finds herself caught between the affections of two very different individuals. Victor is a passionate, impulsive man who sweeps her off her feet with his charisma, while Elena, a kind-hearted and intuitive woman, enters Amelia’s life as a close friend, someone who understands her in ways Victor never could. The relationship between these three slowly evolves from friendship into something more complex, as Amelia struggles with her own feelings and desires, torn between the raw intensity of Victor and the quiet, unwavering support of Elena. As the story unfolds, Amelia is forced to confront her deepest fears about love, loyalty, and the cost of choosing one person over the other. Meanwhile, Victor and Elena—unaware of the others' growing affections—become embroiled in their own relationship dynamics, each trying to claim Amelia’s heart in different ways, though neither can truly understand the other’s bond with her. What begins as a battle for Amelia’s love soon turns into a battle for their own identities, as each person struggles with their own insecurities, hopes, and secrets. The relationships become further strained by misunderstandings, betrayals, and moments of overwhelming passion. By the end of the story, each character must confront the painful truth of what love truly means, and whether it’s possible to truly love more than one person at the same time without losing yourself in the process.

The world is brimming with powers, and magics_ created by a band of spectrum. Talented ones' are born, and ordinary ones' are also born. In the world where one may rise then forever fall, or one may fall and rise again. 'Legends do exist and are seen as the most significant. The seven powerful rings are terrifyingly overwhelming, and therefore a creature seen with one is given high homage; embellishing their degree. The world is more like a mythical and a mysterious one, yet still some explore it!' The lucky ones succeed, and an unluckier fails. But a being gets to change his!

Who hasn’t had issues with their parents? Arguments at lunch. About what we want to do in the future. Complaints about poor academic performance. What should our ideal partner be like? Hmm. ... I promise you you won't see that in this story, or so Ernest thinks, having recently lost his parents and now having to be controlled by the lower branches that he solemnly swore never to call home.

“ Tell me girl, how do you possess my mate mark?,what sorcery did you use?” His voice dull yet husky’s queries out, his marble eyes scan through her eyes that grants not a glance at him. “Listen, I’ve said this earlier, I don’t know who you’re or what you speak off. “ She said in rest of a sigh, exhausted her mind is at the triples questions being sent at her. More than anyone she’s in dubious , one moment she was caught on a mission to steal a gem stone and the next she’s being interrogated after an hour of torture. For all she knows she’s just a human girl with ill luck to have cross paths with lunatics like them. Ella is a human girl who gets entangle in the supernatural world due to a mark she possess , that just happens to be the mate mark of a royal alpha. In the depth of figuring the mystery of her possession of the mark, secrets are dig out ,curses are revoke and forgotten prophecy is reborn.

Mission Details: Discover the dark secret of the Abandoned Mansion in the Outskirts and survive until dawn! Failure to comply with the quest will result in the reduction of the host's lifespan by 30 years. Danny is a struggling streamer who suddenly receives weird messages from a phone he bought from a shady merchant. What makes matters worst for him is that his life is at stake if he didn't finish what was being told in the message! "Wait a minute, maybe I can use this as content for my videos? If I am being threatened to die by this, might as well earn money from it!"

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.

After running away from home, Yaoyao unfortunately lost her memory by an accident. Here she met her destenied love for first time. As she lost memory Sun Mu Yun took her with him and pretended her fiance, living with him was so amazing everyday was filled with happiness and love but one day everything changed and all happiness fades away like leaves falling from tree..........

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Joon Park, a 25-year-old battling stage 3 thyroid cancer, believes his time is up as he closes his eyes in a hospital room. Yet, instead of darkness, he awakens in an emergency room, inexplicably performing life-saving actions as a doctor. When tragedy strikes again, he finds himself reborn, this time as a firefighter. Joon discovers that each time he dies, he is reincarnated into a purposeful new role—a teacher, chef, scientist, and more—always in South Korea but in vastly different settings. Retaining memories of his past lives, Joon grows deeply connected to the people he meets and the lessons each life brings. He also encounters a mysterious figure who appears across his lives, hinting at a larger force behind his journey. As Joon cycles through lives, he grapples with mortality, legacy, and the meaning of existence. He cherishes bonds formed across lifetimes, even as those he loves don’t remember him. Through acts of service, creativity, and compassion, Joon learns to embrace the beauty of each fleeting moment.

My existence was simple and ordinary, trapped in the monotony of a routine that seemed to go on forever. Every day, for as long as I can remember, went by in a predictable way, with no surprises or shocks. However, there was something that broke with this apparent normality: at certain moments, without warning, the continuity of time was fractured. It was a strange and disconcerting phenomenon. The whole world froze. People, objects, even the air I breathed were suspended, as if the universe had held its breath. Everything but me. I was the only one capable of moving, of exploring that frozen state. At first, I thought it was a dream, a hallucination or some kind of brain anomaly, but eventually I realised it was real. However, I could not shake the feeling that I was not as alone as it seemed. There was something in that absolute silence, something that made me feel watched, stalked. Was I really the only one who could move in those moments? Or perhaps, there was something - or someone - else who was also walking in the stillness of time.

Maya, a wealthy heiress, has always been overshadowed by her family’s fortune. Determined to prove that she can succeed on her own, she enters a prestigious internship, ready to make her mark. But there’s one problem: Jinwoo, a spoiled rich kid with a superiority complex, is also part of the program. Forced to work together, their personalities clash at every turn, turning them into rivals from the start. As the internship progresses, their competition becomes more intense. Yet, amidst their constant bickering and differing values, a surprising bond begins to form. Both Maya and Jinwoo have their own secrets, fears, and ambitions, but they must learn to navigate the professional world—and each other—if they hope to succeed. But the road to success is never easy. In a world where reputation and pride are everything, Maya and Jinwoo must decide how far they’re willing to go to prove themselves, and whether their rivalry will turn into something much more complex than either of them ever expected.

Ethan Carter wakes up every morning in a new body, living an entirely different life. One day, he’s a young girl on the bustling streets of Tokyo; the next, an elderly fisherman in a remote village. From wealthy tycoons to struggling artists, criminals, and even children, each day plunges Ethan into a fresh identity with no warning and no escape. Confused and desperate for answers, Ethan realizes that fragments of memories connect these lives. Piecing together these clues, he discovers an enigmatic force controlling his existence, compelling him to uncover a deeper truth hidden within the lives he inhabits. But as he gets closer to unraveling the mystery, Ethan learns the cost of his journey may be greater than he ever imagined. Each life carries a lesson, but will he find the strength to bear the burdens of a thousand souls while keeping his own humanity intact? "The Man Who Lived a Thousand Lives" is a gripping exploration of identity, humanity, and the threads that bind us across space and time.

One day, a boy named Tod woke up from a bee with no memories of his past, he got off the bed and went through the single door in front of him, when he did he was in an endless abyss and on an island.

To Mila and her friends, an old abandoned shed in the middle of a forest seems like the perfect place to play Truth or Dare. But their innocent game is being interrupted by a disturbing scream. And Suddenly, Mila's best friend has disappeared. To find her, the friends have to go deeper into the woods, unaware of what is living within. Solving mysteries and puzzles seems to be the only way out but one wrong step and they might fall into the arms of a monster scarier than death itself. Credits for synopsis @Chuck45Single

A being, a thing, a something, a dream. In a world of endless white—a blank canvas where time does not exist—something begins. Little Lu awakens with no memory of who or what she is. She is not human, yet she looks the part. She is not whole, yet she exists. Alone in the vast void, she wanders aimlessly until she stumbles upon an unlikely companion: Al, a sentient book buried halfway in the ground, brimming with knowledge from worlds beyond this empty expanse. At first, their relationship is simple. Al teaches, and Lu learns. He shows her emotions, fairy tales, and the secrets of faraway lands and forgotten eras. But as Lu grows—against all reason in a world without time—her questions deepen. Why am I growing? What am I? Who made me? Each lesson Al shares seems to spark a new mystery, and Lu begins to wonder if Al knows more than he’s willing to tell. There are far more from her origin, yet she is learning and gain more conscious of her existence. And then, she questions again, something that come crashing down like a storm. “Am I something broken? A mistake?” she asks Al. He tries to calm her with tales of gods and their cherished creations, but the truth lingers in the silence between his words. Heartfelt, melancholic, and filled with quiet wonder, A Tale That Never Known of a being who questions not just her purpose but the very fabric of reality. Each step she takes brings her closer to the answers, yet each answer threatens to undo her. For those who have ever felt lost, for those who have ever sought meaning in the face of the unknown, Lu’s journey is a mirror—a poignant reflection of what it means to exist.

Yi Heng is an immortal from the Qin Dynasty. He was one of the guardsmen of Qin Shi Huang. During the Qin dynasty, Heng is deeply in love with his wife, Yi Lin Rui Ling. Heng see Ling died in front of him due to old age. Heng vows to find Ling in her next lifetime. In between, he also have other relationships. As he witnessed all his lovers died, he become numbless towards love. His lovers, disciples and family members left one by one. During 1970s, he found a girl, wang Rui fen, resembling Ling and wearing his bracelet, he started following her. Later when he get to know her, he saw a red birth mark resembling the scar when Rui ling stabbed herself. He and fen again became a couple. At the end of fen life, she asked heng to bite her neck to leave a mark. She was only 25. She died due to an illness. Until 2020, Fen recairnate as Zi ling, a girl from Singapore who works in Nanjing. When heng met her again, she already have a boyfriend, Qin bao qiang. Qiang resembles an enemy of Heng. Actually Qiang was Heng best friend, Qin Shi Long, Qin emperor, third son. During the Qin dynasty, Long was fond of Heng, but Heng only treated him as a buddy. To make Heng suffer for his whole life, Long added the immortal pill to Heng wine, which caused Heng to become immortal. Long was also an inventor to turn back the immortal pill and he also studied on how to relieve qin emperor again. Heng accidentally knew about his secrets and even found out that he is Long next life!

In the family of the Homacs: an ancient and noble race akin to vampires, morphing night marks the dawn of adulthood. it is a celebration of identity, srength and legacy, where each young Homac transforms into their true form, solidifying their place within the royal hierarchy. For Hara, the daughter of one of the most powerful royal families, this night should have been a moment of honor. instead, it becomes a nightmare. Instead, it becomes a nightmare. Instead of transforming into the elegant and fearsome form of her kin, Hara morphs into something more sinister: a Dire Kind. Feared and shrouded in legend till date, the Dire Kind is a dangerous hybrid of Homac and a forgotten, destructive lineage. Their mere spells doom for the Homacs who will want her gotten rid of, for the Dire Kind's instincts eventually spiral out of control, driving them to hunt down Homacs. Now Hara is faced with an impossible choice: find a way to suppress or rid herself of her cursed form or become the greatest threat to the family and race after the love she never had.

Yoonah, a film producer with a talent for turning stories into cinematic masterpieces, stumbles upon a peculiar novel during her search for the next big project. The book is unlike anything she’s ever encountered—not a single character has a name, except for one: Wonwoo. Its eerie final words haunt her: If you want to know more about this book, find Wonwoo. Unable to shake her curiosity, Yoonah spends a sleepless night thinking about the mystery, but she ultimately dismisses it as a clever marketing ploy. That is, until an anonymous message arrives, directing her to an architecture company where she meets Wonwoo, the cold CEO whose name matches the book’s cryptic clue. Unbeknownst to them both,Wonwoo has traversed time seven times to save Yoonah’s life, sacrificing his memories in the process, no longer knowing who Yoonah is. As Yoonah dives deeper into the mystery of the book and her connection to Wonwoo, she uncovers a tale of love and sacrifice.

In the heart-wrenching tale "After Nine Lives," Vanya's existence is a never-ending cycle of birth, suffering, and rebirth. Born as the illegitimate child of a mistress, Vanya's life is forever marred by the cruel fate that awaits her. Orphaned at a tender age, Vanya is forced into a loveless engagement with a wealthy and ruthless man. Desperate to escape the shackles of this arranged marriage, Vanya flees to marry the love of her life. For a brief moment, she tastes happiness, but it's short-lived. Her husband's brutal nature is revealed, and Vanya's life becomes a living hell. Her grandmother's tragic death at his hands, coupled with her stepsister's cruel betrayal, leaves Vanya shattered. The memories of her husband's sadistic smile and her stepsister's smug face are forever etched in her mind. Yet, fate grants Vanya a second chance. She's reborn, determined to alter her destiny and find true love. But with each new life, Vanya faces insurmountable hurdles. She's met with rejection, heartbreak, and loss at every turn. Her quest for happiness seems forever elusive. However, a glimmer of hope appears in each life. Vanya meets a man who bears an uncanny resemblance to her true love from her second life. The same piercing eyes, the same bright smile, and the same kind heart. It's as if fate is giving her another chance to rekindle the love they shared. The vows they exchanged in a past life – to be together for seven lifetimes – now seem like a beacon of hope. Vanya begins to realize that she's been given multiple chances to relive their love story, to correct the mistakes of the past, and to create a new destiny. As Vanya navigates her ninth and final life, she must confront the darkness of her past and the evil that has haunted her for so long. She must also face the ultimate question: will she finally find redemption and true love, or will she remain forever trapped in this vicious cycle of birth, death, and rebirth? Will Vanya be able to break the curse and find happiness with her soulmate, or will fate have other plans for her? Dive into the world of "After Nine Lives" to find out.

Welcome to the world of Ava and Ethan, two people who, despite their brilliant professional accomplishments, are utterly baffled by the modern complexities of dating. Overwhelmed by the relentless pressure from their well-meaning-yet undeniably meddling-families, they devise a bold, if slightly reckless, solution: a sham relationship. This is not your average rom-com plot; there is so much more to this. Ava is a driven marketing executive who happens to be fiercely independent and in control. Ethan, on the other hand, is a successful entrepreneur who prides himself on being sharp-witted and a strategic thinker. Their plan, perfectly planned with strategic social media posts and strategically scheduled "dates," is at first without flaw. But as they navigate awkward family dinners, increasingly elaborate lies, and the unexpected consequences of their charade, the line between fiction and reality begins to blur. That perfectly built world of Ava and Ethan gets threatened the moment Ava's charming yet manipulative ex-boyfriend and Ethan's ambitious, cutthroat business rival appear. The situation is further made precarious by adding intrigue and conflict to an already delicate situation. This novel covers the modern relationship intricacies, including family pressures, societal expectations, and struggles in balancing personal desire with professional ambitions. It's a self-discovery story, vulnerable, and those surprising ways love finds us when we try hardest to avoid it. Get ready for a whirlwind romance that is full of wisecracks, heartwarming moments, and undeniable chemistry between two people who are determined to take their lives into their own hands-even if that means muddling through a minefield of artfully construed lies and unexpected truths. Get ready to root for Ava and Ethan as they go on a journey of self-discovery.unexpected romance, and the hilarious chaos that ensues when a well-intentioned plan goes spectacularly awry.

Lyrical Fernando, a sweet and simple girl who was very good at taking care of people, which is one of the gifts that was passed on to her from her mother, apart from her beautiful yet pale face, cute nose, and golden brown hair. She came to the city to live with her aunt after her mother passed away and grew up with her cousin brother, who was overprotective of her but still was the best brother Lyrical could ever ask for. Melody Peters was born into a rich businessman family. However, her parents never loved her. They always loved and adored her two elder brothers, totally ignoring her. She grew up feeling like she is worthless and life always made her feel she is right in this case. After her parents sent her away and never looked back at her, she started building a life on her own, where she met various kinds of people who cannot be called a good company. For better career opportunities, Lyrical landed a job in Knack Dreamz as an assistant to Melody, who instantly took a liking to her. Melody tries her best to keep Lyrical with her all the time, even though she knows Lyrical is not into girls. On the other hand, Lyrical can't help but get drawn towards Melody, dream about them together. Even though Lyrical is sure that she is very much straight and will never fall for Melody. She is ready to explore the possibility of being with her, even if it's just for sex. But little did Lyrical know, this was not the first time she has met her boss, also that Melody was hiding a big secret that could break her heart. While they both are trying to figure out their feelings for each other and how to deal with it, there is a danger waiting to pounce at any given opportunity, which could destroy their lives. What will happen when they come face-to-face with this danger? When both have to confront their fears, reveal their secrets and what will be the consequences.? Read to find out! xxxxxxx Hi Guys! Thank you for choosing to read my book. Your comments and feedbacks are welcome and appreciated. I really hope you like my writing. Just a small warning This story is intended for mature audiences. If you have homophobia, issues with sexual content, explicit language.. this book is definitely not for you. Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and events are the author's imagination. Any resemblance to an actual person or actual events is purely coincidental. A/N: Cover photo is not my creation, all rights belong to the owner.