Virtual Cooking Competition

“Oracle” – A groundbreaking game emerges, silently transforming the world. When the game’s powers can manifest in reality, does it inspire excitement or instill fear? Ethan Carter, an ordinary office worker, falls victim to food poisoning after accidentally consuming expired groceries. However, upon logging into "Oracle," he unexpectedly acquires a unique ability known as the "Venom Source." Turning his misfortune into a blessing, Ethan embarks on an extraordinary journey to the pinnacle of power.

He emerged from Hell Tower, one of Earth's most mysterious four forbidden zones, known as the Infernal Black Emperor who strikes terror into the hearts of his enemies! He is also the master of the Yin Yang Divine Needles, instilling fear into the Western world as the Eastern Divine Physician, with the ability to save lives with his left hand and take them with his right! Upon returning to the city, he marries the beautiful CEO of the Eastern Group, only to face his father-in-law's regret at the doorstep. 'I excel at two things, saving lives and taking them; the ones I choose to save, not even the King of Hell dares to claim, and those I choose to kill, not even the Heavens can save!' —— Ye Xuan

My name is Chen Huaian, and I’m dying of cancer. In my final days, I became obsessed with a game where you raise a virtual girlfriend. I spent all my savings buying her cultivation manuals and magical artifacts. Though my wallet was empty, I smiled like never before. I always thought it was just a game—until one day, my virtual girlfriend sent me a mystical pill. The next second, the pill materialized in my hand. I… might not have to die after all? —————————————————— My name is Li Qingran. I was stripped of my cultivation, had my spiritual roots torn out, and was exiled from my sect, left to die in a broken-down hut. Just as I thought my life was over, I encountered a mysterious benefactor who never showed their face. This enigmatic figure healed my wounds, guided my cultivation, and helped me grow stronger until I became the most powerful sword cultivator in the Cangyun Realm. But the Cangyun Realm is on the brink of collapse. Spiritual energy is drying up, and the path to immortality is fading. Rumors spread that a mighty immortal from the Celestial Realm plans to merge our world with another on the verge of a spiritual resurgence. A great era of chaos is coming. And even immortals may fall. Desperate to find my benefactor, I scour the world for their traces. I will protect them—and become their eternal partner in the Dao!

The secret to feeding a crew of hungry alien pirates? A contract with a demon. Lusac is just a lowly member of a space pirate crew in the civil war-plagued Cinder Rock Galaxy. But everything changes for him one day when the Demon in his fridge offers him a system. Finally, Lusac can level up and unlock new [skills]. The only catch? It’s a cooking system. And [Chef] Lusac has no experience in the kitchen. As Lusac and his crewmates travel along The Astral Highway (a messy network of wormholes connecting the entire galaxy) plundering rich planets and taking on jobs from wealthy clients, will he be able to use his new system to become more than just a decent cook? What To Expect: -Weak to strong MC -Secondary FMC with intersecting storylines -Action interspersed with cozy cooking chapters -A vast, unique galaxy where Humans are NOT the dominant species "Cooking" designates a cooking chapter [V] designates a Varyna chapter Release Schedule: Daily by 13:15 EST For the 10 latest chapters, please visit the official TAH Patreon! patreon.com/Raine3 **This is story is a joint project by Currer, Acton, and Elis Raine. It is also available on Royal Road.**

In the year 2077, the first FIVR Game or Fully Immersive Virtual Reality Game, Pandemonium, has been created. Pandemonium which is the first ever fully immersive virtual reality game made in human history. In the universe of Pandemonium, Fantasy meets science. Where order is chaos and chaos is order. A universe of endless possibilities in which anyone can become the invincible hero fighting against the forces of darkness or a sage which dives into the abyss of magic and so much more. In Pandemonium, the inhabitants comes in all shapes and sizes. Adrian, our main character, who experienced an accident that caused him to be temporary limp used the game as a way for therapy but mainly to experience the new world of virtual reality. He will experience countless adventures and challenges and rise to be the most influential person in this new reality. Join our Protagonist on his new adventure to become the strongest. The cover is made thanks to all who supported my novel. Thank you!

"That was fun..." A sickly young man named Breeze was forsaken by fate, only discovering the fun of livestreaming in the last month of his life. However, he suddenly woke up in an unfamiliar room and heard a voice. It was a system. [Greatest Streamer System has been installed.] [Quest: Get 5 Followers!] [Reward: Streamer Profile Banner.] Breeze had been given a chance and transmigrated as Max Charles in a world where streaming has become a favorite job due to the advancement of Virtual Reality Technology. He worked hard to finish the quest given by the system. However, the viewers were always the same no matter what or where the world was. They were unhinged. — Woah!! Triple kill! — Can he get a rampage? Go rampage! — I want to be Breeze! I envy Breeze! I want to be Breeze! I envy Breeze! — Let him cook, guys! Let him cook! Follow Breeze's journey to become the greatest streamer in the world! *** Discord Link: https://discord.gg/99w3KWsREz

Nineteen year old Jiayi Lin, a mixed Chinese-Jamaican aspiring singer, loses her parents in a car crash that leaves her with survivor's guilt, depression and a shattered voice. Two years later, her estranged Aunt Mei, a ruthless Korean entertainment scout, drags her to Seoul to compete in Starforge, a televised battle royale idol competition where 100 contestants fight for 7 debut spots. Jiayi resists- until Mei reveals her parents' debts will destroy their ancestral home in Jamaica. Trapped, Jiayi enters Starforge, but her raw, grief-stricken performances clash with the industry's polished fantasy. As she battles rivals, panic attacks, and Mei's manipulations, Jiayi rediscovers her voice by embracing her hybrid identity- but the competition's dark secrets threaten to break her completely.

Aditya, a well-renound singer, after missing his first consert due to lazyness, upon getting yelled at by his father, he entered the first ever developed vertual reality game, the realm of legends. there he found out that something was wrong with the game and with his class! what will Aditya do?

In the year 2099, humanity stood on the precipice of a new frontier a shimmering threshold that bridged reality and imagination. The dawn of virtual existence was heralded by the rise of “Arcane Crusade,” a game so advanced it blurred the lines between flesh and code, creating an immersive world where dreams could be lived. until the old gods saw this artificial reality to be humanities downfall and a insult to their authority, with their own personal reason the old gods, they made the famous virtual game Real, and synchronized those who were connected toward their game Avatar , thus facing real consequences, rather than just entertaining themselves.

What's the most important thing in cooking? Many would say, knowledge. Another mass would say, mentality and talent. But for Jack, a professional home cook, the most important is not those pretentious answer. Modern appliance! Modern equipment! Thus, the crisis he felt when he was thrown into another world was not his life, but. "Ah! No!! How can I sous-vide without plastic and vacuum sealer?! How can I know the exact temperature of my meat?!! What should I do without my smart oven!!! I could watch Spongebob while waiting, dammit!!" What gave him hope was the existence of magic. And thus, fueled by pure commitment to re-create his smart kitchenware, Jack travel far and wide, hoarding magical knowledge, and sometimes even create his own magic. But, some of these magics are forbidden by nature. And Jack used them consistently, accidentally mastering them, and unknowingly... caused mayhem. "Wh-what are you...?" "... A cook, sir." "Ho! Are ya that mage that spook my brats, eh? Ye'r the real deal, I thought yer not. Lads! I challenge you!!" "... please stop making a ruckus, you'll scare my livestocks. And also, I refuse. I'm just a cook." "I see. You're definitely strong. Huhu, I like you. Join me. I'll give your far better treatment than other organization. I promise in the name of Snow White." "But I'm just a cook, Miss..." Words traveled far and wide, carrying the news of a certain man's impossible achievement. Tall, handsome, strong, and insanely smart in magic. Oh, and a little bit mastery in culinary. Many was envious, and wish it was them. But the subject of this rumors now developed a habit of stress eating disorder, and lack of sleep. And staring at his ceiling at three in the morning, he lament. "Why does things turns out this way...?" "MAGE OF FORBIDDEN! I CHALLENGE YOU---" "Oh, for god's sake!"

Noah finds himself in the body of Wang Jian in the cultivation world after his death. In this world, power was in the hands of cultivation experts. Noah would suddenly find himself in a competition with experts who had dedicated their entire lives to cultivation. He use the Crafter System on the path to immortality. ************************************************************

Game virtual reality yang pertama dengan sukses mendunia, namun pada akhirnya game tersebut telah habis di makan waktu. Kali ini game virtual reality yang kedua telah rilis dengan tingkat kesulitan lebih tinggi dari yang pertama. Kai seorang pemuda yang hidup dalam kesepian karena di tinggal mati oleh orang tuanya, masuk ke dalam dunia virtual reality yang pertama untuk menghilangkan rasa sepi dan itu menjadikannya sebagai pemain ternama. Kini Kai kembali siap memasuki dunia baru untuk kedua kalinya. apakah kali ini hanya untuk menghilangkan kesepian ? ataukah hanya untuk mencari kesenangan ?

This is the year 3940. In this century, the music industry is overflowing with virtual holograms, humanoids and 3d models replacing humans entirely. Our protagonist Apple K is one of these said virtual popstars who longs to become human after gaining human emotions due to a certain someone.

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 :)

When 20-year-old gamer Liam is selected to test Elysium, a revolutionary virtual reality game, he expects excitement and adventure. But the moment he opens his eyes, Liam realizes this is no ordinary game. Trapped on an unfamiliar planet alongside four other testers, he must navigate strange landscapes, face dangerous challenges, and unravel the mysteries of Elysium. As the testers progress through the game, they uncover unsettling truths that blur the line between reality and illusion. Survival becomes the only mission, but with every step forward, the stakes grow higher, and the price of freedom becomes uncertain.

``` Lin Huang était un garçon de 15 ans originaire de la Terre, sur la voie d'une vie dans un monde rempli de monstres. Ayant sa petite sœur à charge et avec seulement 91 jours à vivre, les chances n'étaient vraiment pas de son côté... Jusqu'à ce qu'il tue un vampire féroce, purement par accident. Avec un rebondissement dans son histoire, sa vie a été complètement bouleversée. Alors qu'il se battait dans ce monde avec l'aide de ses troupes composées d'hommes et de monstres, le garçon se fixa pour bien plus grand ambition de devenir le plus grand chasseur de monstres du monde ! ```

　　Wan Ling traveled through time and space, from a kitchen god to an inconspicuous little maid in the prime minister's mansion. 　　Good news: The Prime Minister’s Mansion is extremely wealthy, and all the servants live a prosperous life without having to worry about food and clothing. 　　Bad news: The prime minister's residence was ransacked and all the servants were to be sold again. 　　Wan Ling felt that she was a big victim. 　　"All the guilty officials and their relatives in the Prime Minister's Mansion will be exiled to Lingnan." 　　Lingnan. 　　Wan Ling was a little embarrassed. 　　Isn't this her hometown? 　　***** 　　Thinking that she was about to be sold to Yanliudi, Wan Ling was so scared that her legs went limp. 　　She pounced on the tall man who was the leader of the exile team. 　　"Prime Minister, don't you want me anymore? We agreed to stay together forever. Even if I have to be exiled, I will follow you!" 　　[ If you expose me, I will curse you to be constipated for three days! ] 　　[ I am so kindhearted that I am willing to use my cooking skills to save your family. Don’t be ungrateful! ] 　　[ Nod! Nod quickly! I want to go back to my hometown to revitalize the countryside! Strive to be a builder of the times! ] 　　The man drooped his eyelashes, and his eyes became darker. 　　"You are my beloved concubine, I can't bear to let you go..." 　　"Separated from you." 　　Wan Ling: ... 　　***** 　　The game starts with a shabby thatched hut, a pot and a knife. 　　Wan Ling gritted her teeth. 　　No one can stop her from making a career in this wasteland.

The Earth today is in peace with no more war and insurgency, mercenaries are not needed anymore. The MC is a young mercenary that only has talent in war. He can change the tide of battle with his extraordinary ability and skills.Now that his ability is not needed where does he go now? ______________________________________________ Hello, I'm the author of MIVW, and if you want any suggestions for my stories just comment and share your thoughts in any chapters and reviews.

People seem to be very comfortable and accomplished in virtually everything Online, but you might be shocked to discover that they could be just the opposite of what they impose to be when it's Offline!

2 twins Maira and Amaira loved to cook but everybody made fun of them. But the twins promised themselves that one day they will make everyone understand that cooking is also a part of our life. They also found a magic cook book which had clues to find the magical treasure. They followed the clues and and did an amazing adventure in the jungle. They found the treasure and became famous. Everybody said sorry and requested them to forgive them and they did.

Charlie, struggling with his art, finds hope and inspiration when he encounters a beautiful young woman by the lake, leading him to pursue his dream in an upcoming art competition.

As a Dare Devil, I was constantly seeking thrills that can bring a spark into my Boring life. I came upon the news of a VR Game with the penalty of having a player killed in real life if their in game character dies. I Decided to seek the game out. The name of the vedio game was called Sword Craft. Its a three player game that requires our real information, such as our, Name , Age  Emails and Experience. As we proceed with the game to our surprise we saw something popped up on our gaming screen that said place your hands here. So out of curiosity we followed the instruction. Without knowing we would eventually be sucked into the game. First went Tyler, second was my brother Justin and last was Me. As we entered into the game there was two words needed to start the game, "link start".

It's not every day that someone has a life changing epiphany, not every day that someone decides to change their lives by the power of thought. But it's no rare gem either, people sometimes get strange bursts of motivation. And so did this guy, who spent the third year of CS undergrad at Kyoto University, just lazing around and doing nothing, barely passing with grades his past self would never have imagined getting, always just coped up in his room. Now that he is suddenly determined to change all that, would he be able to actually go through it, and not fall down after walking just ten steps ahead towards the world? Look forward to the mundane tale of this guy, as he juggles through daily struggles of school, work, social life, love, passion, and friends, while trying to make a place for himself in the light speed fast moving world of modern AI technology of 2020s with an aim to "MAKE WAIFUS REAL." ------------------------------------------------------------ The story of a wannabe hustler whose life's goal is to make Waifus real, find love, play games, and be happy. ------------------------------------------------------------ The story has a place for loving readers to support the author, a pa-t-re-on page. https://patreon.com/MeAlive

A story about a young boy named Jonathan Daniels. He's an ordinary boy with no outstanding talents. But one day, he's randomly summoned to an unknown island with people that he's never met before. They all say the same thing, and they're now in a competition to decide who'll leave as the champion.

Leo Lee Subaru, the youngest S.W.A.T. recruit at 18, left at 21 to become a security guard. While working, he accidentally entered the VIP room and caught Eris Ar changing. Seeking revenge, she humiliated him with a harrowing car ride. After walking for hours, Leo returned home, only to be evicted. His former supervisor then offered him a lifeline: become the bodyguard for the Dorris Argua Group CEO's daughter, both in reality and the VRMMORPG. Unbeknownst to Leo, his new client was none other than...

Mazekien Schmidt, Head Girl and top student of Rosemary High, is at the peak of her academic career... until she finds a note in her locker reading "I wish you were dead." Spooked but determined, she throws herself into planning the Senior Party with her best friend. But the night unravels into disaster when she catches her boyfriend cheating on her... with her best friend. The betrayal sends Mazekien into a spiral of despair, forcing her to confront long-buried secrets about her past and identity. Meanwhile, Nami, a newcomer to Rosemary High and silver medallist in the prestigious Kami Cup, is eager to leave her troubled past behind. But after an unsettling encounter in the school dojo, she discovers the true nature of a powerful and dangerous entity: a Mage capable of possession, hypnosis, and uncovering the darkest truths of their victims. Nami knows she must act before her fresh start is destroyed. With vastly different personalities and painful pasts, Mazekien and Nami are drawn together by a common enemy. But can they overcome their differences to stop the Mage before their lives are ruined?

The world was buzzing with excitement over the launch of The Gates, the first MMORPG in virtual reality capable of offering almost perfect immersion. Promising an unprecedented experience, the game goes beyond what any other has achieved, blending cutting-edge technology with an endless universe of possibilities. However, what truly boosted its popularity was the mystery surrounding its storyline and the true nature of the game. As players dive deeper into this virtual world, they begin to uncover secrets that could change everything they know about The Gates—and even the reality they live in

Kim Joon-ho, a young man who has loved virtual games since he was seventeen. Since the death of both his parents, the two younger twin sisters became his responsibility. After working as a laborer as his initial steady income, he has now changed course. Trying to earn more money from virtual games, Immortal Legacy is one of them. The most popular game because it was created by the first developer of virtual games worldwide, AR Group Company. Unexpectedly, a miracle happened when he played early access as an alpha stage player with a thousand candidates. He is the only player who has two characters.

Step into a post-apocalyptic virtual reality world where you share mental thoughts and physical sensations with your life-like avatar.