Close Competitor

Kim Minho spent his past life as a ruthless businessman, always chasing profits and crushing competitors. But when he’s suddenly reincarnated into a medieval fantasy world, he swears to live a different life—one where he can finally lose money and enjoy himself.

Trapped in a body that won’t move the way he wants, has spent his life feeling powerless. Struggling with poverty and isolation, his only escape comes when he gets his hands on a state-of-the-art gaming capsule. Inside Eternal Dominion Online, a fully immersive fantasy game, he is no longer bound by his wheelchair—he can run, fight, and carve out his destiny. Starting as a lowly adventurer, he must navigate a world filled with magic, swords, monsters, and intense player-driven tournaments. As he rises in strength, he discovers that the game is more than just an escape—it’s a chance to become someone new. But with powerful guilds, ruthless competitors, and hidden secrets lurking in both the game and reality, his journey won’t be easy. Will he remain just another player, or will he rise to become a legend? And when the lines between the game and real life begin to blur, will he be ready to face the truth? A story of resilience, adventure, and the fight to reclaim control—both in the digital world and beyond.

After a devastating fire claims their home and their parents, Kael and Draven Vile are left with nothing but each other and the raw magic that lingers in their blood. Forced to survive on the streets of Embermire, the brothers scrape by on wit, courage, and unbreakable loyalty. But when they learn about Nexus Academy—a legendary school where magic isn’t just taught but transformed—they see a chance to rewrite their fate. Nexus isn’t just a school for the gifted; it’s a towering spire of power and secrets, its heights shrouded in mist and its walls brimming with ancient magic. For two boys born into nothing, it’s a dream as distant as the stars. Determined to gain entry, the brothers embark on an audacious plan to join the Academy, facing ruthless competitors, ancient magic, and a system built to keep people like them out. But as they fight their way toward the heights of Nexus, they’ll uncover truths about themselves—and the fire that destroyed their past—that could either unite them or tear them apart.

The room was quiet, except for the faint sound of the ceiling fan whirring above us. Liya's phone screen dimmed, casting the room into near darkness. Sana had already fallen asleep, her soft breathing rhythmic and steady. I turned onto my side, hugging my blanket closer. The excitement of the night still lingered in my chest, but so did something else, a strange unease. It wasn't like I didn't trust my friend's instincts, but I couldn't understand why they felt something was off about Arun. He had been nothing but kind tonight. The way he and his friends treated us, guiding us around the party, buying us dinner, it didn't seem like the actions of someone untrustworthy. And yet… Why did I feel this lingering heaviness in my chest?

Five years ago, Elena was killed by her close friend Sophia with her own hands. Sophia took over Elena's face, identity, property, and even her beloved husband. However, Sophia never expected that Elena didn't die. Instead, she returned for revenge under the alias of Vespera.

Eleanor finds a map in her attic.... but something isn't right... The map didn't have any geography, but the blueprint of her very own house with symbols leading her to hidden messages.... To what? Where? Why?

Business Rival... Competitor... Enemies to each other... That's how their relationship is described by the public. Both have talents and an eye for business. Handsome and pretty, sophisticated and gentlemanly. both are the epitome of perfection. Yet, with an issue related to business arises, both are forced to cooperate, and that is the start of how they find one another attractive and far from the profile they imagine it would be.

In a fractured multiverse where worlds collide and vanish, a mysterious and deadly game unfolds. Players from across realms—heroes, outcasts, and those lost to time—are summoned to compete in a brutal trial of survival. Each level of the labyrinth challenges their strength, cunning, and morality, pushing them ever closer to a dark unknown. At the heart of this cruel contest lies a secret: the labyrinth’s true purpose is far beyond the players’ comprehension. With each victory, the stakes rise, revealing layers of treachery, forgotten histories, and runes that bind the fates of the competitors in ways they can't begin to understand. As alliances form and break, and the game’s true architect lurks just out of reach, players must confront their deepest fears—and uncover the truth behind the labyrinth’s creation before it consumes them all. In this unforgiving world, there are no easy answers, and the path to victory is a descent into madness.

In the endless field, there blooms a single white flower. I have watched it sway in the wind, delicate and untouchable, dreamed of tracing its petals with my fingertips, of holding it close—so close it could never escape me. And one fateful evening, beneath the quiet moonlight, I reached out and plucked it for my own. —————————— Remember to support me and my story with your love and care, friends! ;)

It's your exclusive stories; in the stories, you can imagine you did this with whoever you love. First story about anonymous online love with your boss~ (18+) It's about daily life. There will be second, third......

Kai the person from futuristic world governed by technology was betrayed by close ally and transported to new world of magic with the help of mysterious bracelet made by his best friend Jugo. Will he return and seek vengeance or start a new life.

Eleanor must find a way to prove James guilty for all his terrible murders... But little does she know, somebody is hiding all the evidence for his "game"... Can Eleanor really bear the weight of all James's sins and continue her investigation? Or will she give up and let the police handle the rest?

If being the most narcissistic person on earth was a competition, Louis King would have won numerous trophies. His stature alone is the real definition of a hot dude, his face flawlessly defines handsomeness. He owns one of the the most famous mobile company in Korea and is the wealthiest young billionaire in south Korea. There is no way a guy with such qualities wouldn't be every lady's dream guy, it's not possible. The most important person in this world to Louis is himself, he values his face like damn, his health is not a thing to joke with. You won't see a scratch on his skin, he is always glowing. He doesn't date cos he believes that he is way out of everyone's league. Meet Annabel Lee, she has no competitor when it comes to craziness, she gets into trouble intentionally and unintentionally. If she doesn't look for it, trouble will surely come running to her. She says and does what she likes all in the name of being honest 'it's a free world anyways' she would always say. What happens when they both cross' s path? Isn't this what we call crazy crash? Guess it's a terrible one.

In a world where justice and injustice endlessly clash for dominance across the three realms, Vera—a gifted Aetherial student wielding fire, illusions, and the power to manipulate emotions—seeks to reshape the system, bringing the corrupt to their knees. The upcoming Academy Tournament presents the perfect opportunity to prove her worth. This annual event, reserved for top-ranking Aetherial students, pushes competitors to their limits in a series of high-stakes battles. The reward? A coveted place among the Seraphs—the divine beings who govern the realms. But when Vera is denied her chance at ascension, she refuses to accept fate’s decree. Determined to carve her own path to divinity, her once-noble desire to change the world warps into an unrelenting obsession to cleanse it. As her descent begins, Vera becomes painfully aware of the chaos she leaves in her wake—both the suffering and the salvation. Yet, if securing a better future means embracing the role of the villain, then so be it. After all, history is written by those strong enough to shape it.

Peace Matthew’s gets the opportunity of a lifetime when she's hired as the executive secretary to Nathaniel Sterling, the enigmatic and powerful head of Sterling Enterprises. Business is said to be cutthroat for Nathaniel, who built an empire on the tatters of competitors. Peace attempts to put her stamp on the role and quickly proves she is indispensable as she handles Nathaniel's mad schedule with aplomb while handling his high-stakes business deals with aplomb. Nathaniel's right-hand man, Lucas Smith-charismatic and strategic CRO at the company-does not fall one bit short of mysterious. While Nathaniel may be cold and distant, Lucas is charming, calculating, and dangerously handsome. Torn between them, Sterling Enterprises is having her in one very high-pressure environment, trying to keep her feelings from getting away from her.

The God of death holds a leather bound diary close to his heart, within is a novel worth nearly more then a thousand words for a million lifetimes. Where he drops his quill- His brother is there to pick it back up and continue..

Daxton Vice returns from London on a business trip to find his older brother unexpectedly insane. Apparently, he’d missed a series of incidents that led to his brothers predicament. He meets his brothers almost-wife, and is captivated by her. Like every man, he falls for her after a few months. Because of the strong bond and love he shares with his brother, he visits him frequently in the mental asylum, and realizes that his brother always has minor lucid, yet fragmented moments. After months of visitation, he puts two and two together, discovering that all was not as it seemed. Events that had occurred naturally in the eyes of all, were exactly the opposite. A new emotion arises in him, and he’s forced to play a game of life. With the odds stacked against him, he vows to bring the truth to light and give his brother the justice he believes he deserves. Only he doesn’t know that his competitor is as deadly as a snake’s venom and far more dangerous than he could ever imagine. Gwenever Welch was a woman no man should ever want to meet.

This story is about two children who were kidnapped by terrorist after their parents were killed, and they were trained to become killers and assassins, before they were saved by the military, but only one of the child was saved, and he vowed to reunite with the other sibling, not knowing the other was already established by the world as a notorious unidentified Assassin known as "The reaper". After finding out they have to choose between family and the world.

What would you do if your last days were filled with nothing but trouble and the only strand of life you are holding onto were the close people in your life. But the world wants to take them too. Well, that's Nalani Patel's life. Terminally ill and about to be married

Years after parting ways, Na Hye Yoon and Jang Min Gyu meet again through an unexpected business deal. Once close, now distant, their past still lingers. As they work together, old feelings start to resurface. Is this just business, or a second chance at love?

After being adopted, everything was going well until the seed of hatred was planted into a close one leading to death. Survived but switched with severe amnesia. Truth was revealed about identity. After virginity was destroyed and became pregnant. She was expected to fall into despair but her revenge abd wrath destroyed all.

A male antagonist who was tortured to hell by those that are close to him. Later did he realize what the eyes of the government and their voices are. Thus he chose to live the life of being an serial killer and give justice to the depraved.

After a plot take the life of two close friends but distance separated friends , they are given another choice in their favorite game to relieve their life but with dangers lurking around would it be possible for them join them in this epic adventure through out the world of Aurora

24 year-old Richter Maier stands at the pinnacle of Swordsmanship — a competitive combat sport, whose glory was stolen by the first-ever immersive VR fantasy game: Mirage. It was a smash hit, rising to a global sensation - leaving Richter at a loss as his disciples and competitors quit to pursue a career in-game... Until fantasy became reality. Earth was indoctrinated into the 'System', with dungeons and monsters and classes eerily similar to Mirage. A game he never played. Now Richter has a chance to regain his fame, and even more ways to gain strength. But he'll have to combat monsters, interstellar beings, revenge, and his own lack of knowledge before he gets anywhere close. It's a whole new ball game, and Richter's just getting started. ...And maybe he'll pick up some new disciples along the way. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for reading!

In a world where the jungle is law, and survival is the only rule, Bon Everhart set off on a treacherous quest to claim the throne of the wild. As predators and rivals close in from all sides, only the fittest will rise to be crowned King of the Jungle.

I was a normal novelist, who got really popular after creating my first novel "Fever War" and went to Comiket to not only meet my fans, but also sell my own merchs. Only for me to make a stupid bet with one of my fans and was sent into my own novel. Now I have to survive this everchanging landscape, fight against other human competitors and the invaders while closely follow the lead of the MC of the story. Make changes to my decision due to my appearance and the butterfly effect I have caused and try to find a way back, and get back against the one who sent me to this place.

3 children that grew up together in a military school established for specialized defense who are as close as siblings survives a tragedy on their graduation day into service, with the help of a mentor that taught them right from wrong, they escaped to find new purpose, struggle, friendship and growth while working for a man hated by every nation.

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

Childhood friends, close and complementary to each other, but life and its twists and turns... What happens when friendship faces jealousy, distance, vast contradictions, and ultimately harm? When forgiveness becomes impossible.