Prize Challenge

[WSA 2025 ENTRY] "What is this for??" Draven, a Pentagon champion, searches for a real challenge that will test his true strength. However, all his opponents bore him. Then, without warning, he's thrown into a magical world. Here, everything your power, status, and even your worth depends on the color of your Status System I.D. His given goal? Protect the Verdant and lift the curse using his skill, the Veilbreaker. Sounds easy for the likes of him? Think again. Verdants are cursed worse than commoners who have not even the slightest ability! He will bleed every time he lifts a curse! And he has to face beasts, monsters, high-breed animals, higher I.D.s and even gods! [You unsealed Naisha skill: Stealth] [You obtain Stealth skill.] Challenge accepted!

[Super Sweet] -------- Upon her return to the homeland, YuXi unexpectedly locks horns with her nemesis, Gu Linhan, setting off a chain of comedic catastrophes. "Mr. Gu, Miss Yu has made a scene at the celebration, and Miss Shen is not unscathed." "Mr. Gu, it seems Miss Yu has inadvertently sold your company..." "Mr. Gu, the family patriarch's prized new robot has fallen victim to Miss Yu's misadventures..." Each incident prompts Gu Linhan to close his eyes, reminding himself with a mix of exasperation and resolve: "The wife I chose, I must love through thick and thin." ------------ YuXi and Gu Linhan are the quintessential odd couple, whose long-standing animosity is challenged by YuXi's unexpected pregnancy. YuXi is determined to terminate the pregnancy and cut ties, but Gu Linhan, despite his protests and gruff demeanor, is deeply smitten.

In a world that is aware of other worlds and systems, a reality show was created to have participants receive a system and face challenges. All for the entertainment of the world's that cam view it. All participants have no idea about other worlds actually existing, let alone something like this going on. Elmo is a young man who had been shopping when he was chosen to take part in this challenge. Part of him is intrigued by the idea of the challenges, but most of him would rather just go home. If only that was an option. The following are the main challenges in order in the story: Challenge #1: defeating the starting dungeon Challenge #2: prevent the assassination of the king Challenge #3: defeat the fire dragon Challenge #4: locate and capture a firebird Challenge #5: There will be no graphic descriptions of any mature content. When such material will appear, it will either be lime or just glossed over. I'm writing this as I go along. If you have any suggestions or thoughts I'd be happy to hear them. Cover art is AI generated If anyone has any thoughts or comments about this book they'd like to say, but not leave a record of it here, I can be contacted at etherelemental@gmail.com

After 600 years, Xaiver’s life was nearing its end. But when rumors of a recently discovered treasury with relics that could control time spread, thousands of cultivators rushed to claim it. Some wanted it for power, some like Xaiver wanted to live longer, and some were fueled with delusions of immortality and godhood. Many died from traps before laying their eyes on the prize, and those that did see it began massacring each other. Just as the last cultivator picked up the relic, Xaiver launched a fatal attack against him, but a defensive treasure allowed him to survive the attack. The last memories Xaiver had was the fool trying to use the relic as a weapon and being devoured by it, and a flash of light as the relic shattered. Now he finds himself almost 600 years in the past.

The grand tournament of mages to become will take place in the world of AinVeil. 250 contestants chosen from earth will participate in this competition for the ultimate prize- the strength of a god and a wish granted by the grand wizard himself. No chapters on Sunday :)

After a sudden and inexplicable transmigration, Maximus finds himself in a fantasy world where extraordinary power exists. But he is not without his advantages; he possesses a system that grants him the ability to become stronger as he takes on wives and birthed children. Determined to conquer this new world, Maximus uses his cheat to gather wives and birth children, building up his power and influence. As he gains more allies and resources, he sets his sights on the ultimate prize: ruling the world and surpassing even gods. However, the road to conquest is not an easy one. He must contend with powerful factions, rival conquerors, and unexpected challenges as he builds his ideal empire. But with his cunning mind, he is determined to succeed and become the greatest conqueror the world has ever seen.

It's that time of the decade when the business tycoons in America fight for yet who gets to perch at the peak. Being the winner of 'Thee Business Mogul Award' comes with a lot of premium benefits, more of everything like a black card, unmatched luxury, prestige and a tantalizing seat in the government: talk of such power. Only the top 1% - the elites stand a chance. One of them is Michael Gild, the current 'Business Mogul' who has plans to gift it to himself. Then, Loreen Scott, a fierce enemy who is determined to keep the prize permanently out of Gild's reach. These two are inevitably drawn into a path by fate, where the thorns cracking the fragile earth seems to never have an end; and the flowers blooming the trees, too alluring to resist. It's still that time of the decade. Let the best man win.

Megami Sato. The greatest sage in modern human history. The discoverer of magic, the prize-winning "near-diety." Who knew she could make mistakes? Yuki Kiroshi. Smart, intelligent, possibly the wisest in his school. The lone opposer of god. So why did Megami hate him? From an insect to a dragon-slaying king, Yuki will find a way to defeat his only enemy.

When Reginald P. Bottomsworth III's prized family heirloom, the Bottomsworth Diamond Necklace, goes missing, he sets out to solve the mystery. As he questions his reluctant employees, Reggie uncovers a web of secrets and lies. But nothing can prepare him for the shocking truth: his nephew, Bertram, is behind the theft. With a lighthearted tone and a twist of humor, this story is a wild and thrilling journey.

One day, after years of war, The United Kingdom and Russia suffered devastating losses. In an effort to end the bloodshed, they agreed on a final match—a chess game to decide the victor. London chose Caius Albright to represent them against Russia’s Ivan Dragovich, a renowned grandmaster. But tragedy struck. Caius, known as “The England King,” lost the match and was shot on the spot by Russian forces. His death shattered the Albright family, leaving them impoverished and scattered across London. Ten years later, Caius’ youngest son, Elias Albright, faced constant humiliation and defeat in chess battle. But after being ridiculed for one too many losses, Elias challenged his opponent for a rematch—and won. With the prize money, he managed to buy food for himself. From that day forward, he vowed to master chess and use it to free London from Russian rule. As Elias honed his skills, he met allies who would help him on his journey. Slowly but surely, he began to reunite with the remnants of his family, who had been scattered across London after their father’s death. Another decade passed, and the time finally came for Elias to face Russia in the ultimate match. Billed as “The Reborn England King” vs. Viktor Petrov, “The Russian King,” the stakes couldn’t have been higher. Once friends, Elias and Viktor now stood on opposite sides of the board, locked in a high-stakes deathmatch where the loser would be executed, and the winner would claim freedom for their nation.

A slave girl living in a magical land finds herself kidnapped by the most powerful man in the world. The demon king. He charms her despite his intimidating appearance, but as soon as she falls for him, she gets taken away and travels accross the land on a quest with a fairy meeting many new handsome men attempting to take her heart. But meanwhile, a plot reveals itself along her quest and an evil sorcerer is not happy with the prize he wants.

Life in the Dracticos Isles is known as full of fair weather, fair trade, and fair people. Killian has taken all the fairness of life in stride since he left home to travel across Junia as a travelling minstrel. Now, he has set his eyes on a prize far greater - locating a legendary harp known as the Titanstrum - and becoming the most renowned bard to ever live. But reaching his goal will require leaving behind the fairness of the life he once knew, if the artifact isn't more than rumor itself...

In a world shrouded in perpetual mist, where the line between fantasy and science blurs, a great being rises above the cosmos. The story of a mystery, Lorien Veylor. But when the mist begins to evolve, unleashing untold horrors, Lorien discovers that his greatest challenge isn’t what lurks in the shadows—it’s the secret buried within himself.

After a catastrophic incident unleashes a zombie outbreak, Kyung Jisoo and a small group of high school students must band together to survive. But as they try to escape their school, Jisoo faces an even greater challenge: saving his infected lover from the clutches of the undead . come and withness the romance, horror and dark side of mankind

It's that time of the decade when the business tycoons in America fight for yet who gets to perch at the peak. Being the winner of 'Thee Business Mogul Award' comes with a lot of premium benefits, more of everything like a black card, unmatched luxury, prestige and a tantalizing seat in the government: talk of such power. As it stands now, only the top 1% of such people stand a chance. One of such people is 'Michael Gild', the current owner of the prize and still has plans to gift it back to himself. 'Loreen Scott', the alluring Latin American whom has had her eyes on the prize for as long as she can remember. It's a wrong time for 'Anderson Clarke' to be entangled in rumors of a business-threatening scandalous relationship with powerful 'Simeon Walton'. And many others. It's still that time of the season. Let the best man win.

Grandpa: Dead Everyone else: Alive Shun Mi's life sucked. His life could be described as a series of unfortunate events, but he tried to stay positive. He wasn't raised by Ocelots, he had known love from his grandfather, and he had an ever-growing catalog of insults. Things could be worse. Then, on the first second of Shun's 18th birthday, his grandfather's greatest birthday present opened. A portal to another world and a challenge. A challenge for Shun to make something of himself. To make a difference in both worlds and avoid taking the easy way out. And, of course, a challenge for Shun to survive doing so.

Feudal World World of Might is Right, magic and espers are born randomly while some carry it as a hereditary trait. In this world we have one who is born with a cursed ability making him an outcast. Struggling and ostracized as a youth he finds his place in a specialized profession before being saved by an old man and his two grand daughters. This is where his path to power will begin, where he will become a prize sought after by the rest of those obnoxious clans.

In a world where the sun rises over the majestic peaks of ancient China, a young man named Li Wei finds himself in an unfamiliar land. One moment, he was an ordinary student in modern-day Beijing, and the next, he was standing in the middle of a bustling marketplace, surrounded by towering women clad in traditional Hanfu. In this world, women are the warriors, the scholars, and the rulers. Men, on the other hand, are cherished for their beauty and grace, often becoming the prized possessions of powerful women. Li Wei, with his delicate features and gentle demeanor, quickly catches the eye of General Jiang Yue, a fierce general known for her unmatched strength and strategic brilliance.

Death trials, in a series of games that determine a winner. With a prize of generational wealth, and confidential secrets.

[COMPLETED.] Defeated in war, Princess Swan, who has been relentlessly bullied her whole life and crippled by her stepmother and sister, is sent to be the bride of the King of the Beasts—Gale Stormfront—as a prize for his victory. Swan thought that the savage beast would eat her. She will be chewed until there is nothing but bones left in her. But what if Gale wants her to be a remedy for his constant rut instead? This is a tale of a crippled and timid princess and a beast king who is fated to turn into a mindless animal, desperately searching for his fated mate to cure his curse . - Author Note: This novel is a Werewolf novel, as the ML is an Alpha before he becomes the King of Beasts. It contains a lot of R-18 scenes for mature audiences only. Weak-to-strong female lead x doting-but-dark male lead. - Instagram: @foreverpupa

50 rounds of games with escalating stakes. Losers are executed immediately. Only one can survive to win the prize of 5 million Bitcoin

The Lords is a story of resilience, betrayal, and ambition, blending elements of strategy, epic battles, and introspective growth. As Logan ascends through the realms, his journey is a relentless quest to challenge gods, forge new destinies, and claim his place as a force to be reckoned with in a fractured universe.

"The Cosmic Guardians" is a science fiction novel about a team of powerful beings who travel through the galaxy, protecting innocent worlds and civilizations from threats. They must face their greatest challenge when a legendary enemy, the Devourer of Stars, threatens to destroy entire star systems.

Reborn In A Game World? Body Of A Side Villain? A System? Benjamin was an ordinary 20-year-old college student — until a sudden accident sent him hurtling toward death. But instead of the afterlife, he wakes up in the world of his favorite Fantasy RPG game. The catch? He’s reincarnated as Lucien Drakemore, the arrogant and tragic side villain destined to be crushed by the game’s overpowered protagonist. Armed with foreknowledge of the game’s plot and characters, Benjamin refuses to follow Lucien’s doomed script. Why should he settle for a life of loss and humiliation? But rewriting fate isn’t easy. The world is far more dangerous and complex than the game ever revealed, and the heroines — each powerful and unique — are anything but willing prizes. From fiery warriors to cunning sorceresses, they’ll challenge not only Lucien’s charm but also his resolve to outmaneuver the protagonist.

In the aftermath of a brutal war, General Kaelan returns to the kingdom of Eldoria, celebrated as a hero. His bravery on the battlefield has earned him not only the admiration of the people but also the hand of Princess Seraphine, the kingdom's most coveted prize. However, there’s a complication: Kaelan is already married to Elara, the daughter of a disgraced noble family. Their marriage, once filled with love and promise, has become a burden in the eyes of the royal family, who see Elara as a liability.

Upon discovering that humans have a strange belief in luck, the werewolves decide to organize a series of events to help the townspeople achieve good fortune. From disastrous raffles to bone-throwing contests (with very strange prizes), each attempt results in comical situations and misunderstandings.

Genre: Psychological Thriller, Strategy, Mystery Kaito Sato and his friends, Yuki Nakamura, Hiroshi Tanaka, Aiko Tanaka, Takeshi Suzuki, and Ryuji Mori, find themselves ensnared in a high-stakes game orchestrated by a mysterious entity known as Lady Fortune. Trapped in the Gamblers' Nexus, they must navigate a series of psychological and physical trials, using their wits, skills, and trust in each other to survive and claim the ultimate prize: a powerful orb capable of revealing hidden patterns and guiding decisions. Upon escaping the Nexus, the group resolves to use their newfound power and knowledge to help others, transforming a struggling town into a thriving community. However, their success attracts the attention of Kazuo Inoue, a ruthless operative of a shadowy organization that seeks to control the orb for its own gain. Kazuo's arrival forces Kaito and his companions to defend the town and their principles against overwhelming odds. Despite their efforts to fortify the town and gather intelligence, they face a formidable adversary with vast resources and a relentless drive to obtain the orb. In a climactic battle, Kaito and his friends, drawing upon their unity and the power of the orb, manage to repel Kazuo's forces. Though victorious, they realize that their fight is far from over. They must remain vigilant, using their skills and the strength of their bond to protect the orb and the values they hold dear. "The Nexus of Shadows" is a tale of strategy, trust, and resilience, exploring the complexities of power and the importance of unity in the face of adversity.

From the depths of a cave to the vast world beyond, Bai Xianluo’s journey is anything but easy. Yet, the greatest challenge she faces isn’t the unfamiliar world—it’s Qin Yesheng, the man who repeatedly saves her and makes her heart race in ways she never expected.

Born to glory but thrown into the world to fend for herself,Camilla is adopted by a couple on their way back home who swore to keep the mystery surrounding her birth a secret till their death. But as fate would have it she is noticed by the Crown Prince Thane a Vampire who is set to draw her stone heart into a whirlpool of Romance as she goes into the quest of unraveling the mysteries surrounding her background and new found powers

When ordinary gamer Ethan is thrust into the role of the legendary Avatar, he must rise to the challenge and lead a band of heroes on an epic quest to save both the virtual realm and the real world from the encroaching darkness of the Shadow Legion.