Startup Grant

[WSA 2025 Entry] What if you could rewrite your life—starting at 14, with the power to become a legend? On his 51st birthday, William Right, a brilliant yet regretful vice president of a life insurance empire, loses everything: his family, his friends, and his purpose. Desperate to undo decades of missed opportunities and bad choices, he makes a wish for a second chance. Fate answers in the cruelest way possible. After a fatal car crash, William wakes up in the past as his 14-year-old self—with one extraordinary twist: a mysterious Dominance System designed to turn him into a business tycoon. But there’s a catch. The system demands he earn $200,000 before graduating high school—or he dies for good. Armed with memories of the future and a relentless hunger for redemption, William plunges into the high-stakes world of entrepreneurship, tackling stock markets, real estate, and startups like a seasoned pro. His wealth grows, but so does his determination to repair his shattered family and rewrite the mistakes that destroyed them. But not everything is as it seems. As William unravels the mysteries of his second chance, long-buried secrets about his first life resurface—hidden betrayals, devastating truths, and choices that could ripple through history. Success alone won’t save him. He must balance wealth, power, and his humanity as he walks the razor’s edge between triumph and tragedy. Will he rise to become a trillionaire and conquer his destiny, or will the cost of rewriting the past destroy his future once again?

Arya was born into a world where magic reigns supreme, and humans are not the strongest race—but they still wield immense power. In this vast and mystical realm, humans follow one of two powerful paths to achieve greatness: 1. Seed Masters – Harness the power of their Seed to unleash devastating magical skills. 2, Weapon Masters – Forge their Seed into mighty weapons, excelling in close combat. Both paths grant unimaginable strength, shaping the fate of those who walk them. Join Arya on his journey as he defies limits, uncovers hidden secrets, and rises toward the peak of power in this magical world!

In a world where mystical Paths grant extraordinary powers, Aldric Voltaris seeks vengeance for his family's massacre. To uncover the truth and avenge his loved ones, he must master his unique abilities while confronting hidden enemies and personal demons. As dark forces close in, Aldric's journey of self-discovery becomes the key to unlocking his true potential and reshaping his destiny. Join this epic tale of power, revenge, and the quest to unveil the mysteries of the Paths.

In the heart of the Azure Continent lies a legendary establishment known as Origin Mall. This extraordinary store offers goods beyond imagination: a sip of its cola can instantly replenish one's vitality; its spicy snacks grant the strength to overcome powerful foes; the games it offers can accelerate cultivation progress; and its novels impart profound techniques and insights. Origin Mall boasts a vast array of offerings, catering to leisure, entertainment, dining, and training needs alike. However, there’s one rule that all visitors must remember: never cause trouble in the store. The owner, though unassuming, is unimaginably powerful.

Ezra Nacht awakens in a world of eternal twilight, reborn as a Lamp Bearer—the lowest rung of existence. Weak, hunted, and bound to a cursed tome that whispers forgotten truths, his very existence is a crime against the divine. Power in this world comes from Sigils—inscriptions that grant unfathomable abilities at the cost of one’s sanity. But Ezra’s Sigil is broken, an anomaly that should not exist. To survive, he must defy the divine, outwit the zealots, and embrace the forbidden. The gods are watching. The abyss is calling. Survive. Ascend. Or be erased.

Aleena is a lonely wolf in an angry world. She just want to be left alone, since death doesn’t grant her the right to walk with her. The Moon Goddess punished the wolf kind by preventing them to find a mate, and so have pups. They were cruel to the human kind, and she didn’t like how unbalanced the world became. It has been fifty years since the last werewolf was born. She was one of them. Could they redeemed themselves or do they run to their ruined?

Long ago, the world of Terrenter was created from the wishes of lavender dragons who wanted to find a place to call home. After the world became flourished with nature and humans, the dragons left the world save for one. That dragon continued granting wishes for humans until it disappeared one day. Now, people rarely remember its existence and only believe them to be folklore. Arcturus Mercury believed they truly existed and is searching for evidence. His travels bring him to the barren icy lands of Eternally where the dragon once lived. Braving through a never-ending snowstorm, he stumbled upon a trapdoor in a cave where he encountered Nova, a mysterious and beautiful man with lavender eyes who seems rather knowledgable about the lore. Nova then proposed to grant Arcturus's wish on the condition to help him grant the wishes of all living beings in the world. Also available on Tapas & Wattpad: Tapas: https://tapas.io/series/Lavender-Eyes/info Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/story/336717484-lavender-eyes Royal Road: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/69543/lavender-eyes

What would you do if you found yourself trapped in a video game as an NPC with seemingly no hope of returning to the real world? Having grown up without parents, Daisuke finds himself in a perpetual cycle of poverty as he tries to survive in the bottom rung of society. When the world's first VRMMORPG, Sehreneti Online, is released to the public, he decides to take a gamble by borrowing a buttload of money from some shady people to propel his hack-selling side hustle into the big leagues. After nearly getting his leg twisted into a pretzel for failing to pay off his loan on time, Daisuke decides to put his plan, Operation Jupiter, into action. Although a cool-sounding name, he didn't seem to be in Lady Luck's good graces that day. After uploading the code into his capsule and commencing the startup, everything goes haywire, booting his consciousness into the virtual world. When Daisuke comes to, he finds himself as a newborn fresh out the meat oven—and, of course, his circumstances are far from ideal. Apparently, he is still poor, but instead of being an orphan, he is now the son of a prostitute in the slums, with seemingly no connection to the game system or the real world. How will Daisuke overcome this trial, and will he be able to return to the real world? If you enjoy GameLit and LitRPG light novels such as Sword Art Online, Solo Leveling, The Rising of the Shield Hero, and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, then you'll definitely enjoy this epic tale! --------------------------------------------- Support me by checking out the link below: » Linktree: https://linktr.ee/vaughnrrschneider » Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VaughnSchneider

Zhang Yan worked tirelessly for three years, all to save money and buy a house. But in the end, he discovered that all his money had been secretly transferred by his fiancée to her ex-boyfriend to fund his startup. In his fury, the God-Level Choice System was activated. 1. Forgive her and receive the title "Enduring Green Turtle." 2. "Who doesn’t have an ex?" Call my ex-girlfriend and say, "I regret it. I want to get back together with you." Reward: 30 million yuan and a "1 Yuan House Purchase Voucher." Was there even a choice to make!? Without hesitation, Zhang Yan called his ex-girlfriend and said, "I regret it. I want to get back together with you." "I’ll be there right away." Fifteen minutes later, a breathtaking beauty, scoring 99 out of 100, arrived in a Lamborghini… with a household registration book in hand. (The synopsis is a bit weak, please read the main story.)

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 :)

The Fears of a Billionaire: Synopsis Dominic Hayes, a self made billionaire and CEO of one of the world’s most powerful tech conglomerates, lives a life most could only dream of. From his towering penthouse in New York City, he commands vast empires of wealth and influence, controlling everything from global markets to cutting edge technologies. To the outside world, he is the embodiment of success a man who has it all. But beneath the surface, Dominic's carefully constructed world is starting to crack. When he receives a cryptic message . “I know what you did”—he is thrust into a psychological game that threatens to unravel everything he has built. The message brings back memories of Andrew Cole, a former rival whose tech startup Dominic crushed in his ruthless climb to the top. Andrew disappeared after his company was destroyed, but now, it seems, he has returned. As Dominic digs deeper into his past, he begins to uncover the possibility that Andrew Cole isn’t the only one who has a score to settle. Mysterious forces seem to be working against him, targeting not just his empire but his sanity. His corporate deals start to collapse, his closest confidants turn against him, and strange occurrences lead him to question who he can trust even his wife, Alyssa, and his most loyal employees. The deeper Dominic falls into this web of paranoia and fear, the more he realizes that the threats against him are not just external. The guilt from his past actions begins to eat away at his mind, slowly eroding the steely confidence that once defined him. The higher he climbed, the further he has to fall, and now, as his enemies close in.

Everyone and everything as a desire. The desire to live. The desire to procreate. The desire for wealth. A desire to have desire. What if there is no consequences in acting our their desire? What if by becoming a wielder of a ring, they can act their most perverse fantasy without consequences? This is the story about the ring - The Ring of Desire. A primordial power that alters reality and grant its potential wielder unimaginable power. Story is literally porn with plot. Everyone within the story should be at least 18+

After his tragic death, Li Shen regresses to a younger version of himself, back before he had risen to fame as a martial arts prodigy. This time, however, he discovers that he has been granted a mysterious “Cheat System” which can grant him unique skills, abilities, or buffs by forming meaningful bonds with female martial artists who harbor secret techniques. Through forging deep connections, mutual respect, and shared lust and passion, he can unlock ancient and powerful abilities to shape his path of becoming absolute conqueror.

In a futuristic world where creativity and entertainment are the heart of society, Damian Grant, a young man reincarnated with the knowledge of a parallel Earth, discovers that the creative industries in this new world are still in their early stages. Determined to revolutionize them, Damian sets out to introduce innovative works, from movies and video games to series, books, and music, leaving his mark on every corner of entertainment. This novel has been translated into English; I hope for your understanding. All IPs used in this novel do not belong to me; they are used solely for entertainment purposes. Thank you for reading this story.

Lena Grant, a successful event planner, makes a high-stakes bet with her best friend Rachel: seduce the most eligible bachelor in town, Ethan Thompson, within a month. If Lena succeeds, Rachel owes her $10,000. But if she fails, Lena must attend a series of awkward blind dates. As Lena sets her sights on Ethan, she's drawn to his charismatic confidence and piercing gaze. But Ethan has secrets, and Lena's determined to uncover them. As they engage in a game of cat and mouse, Lena finds herself falling for Ethan's charms. But is their connection genuine, or just a product of the bet? As the deadline looms, Lena must confront her true feelings and the consequences of her actions. Will she win the bet, or will she lose her heart?

If you had the opportunity to be granted one wish, what would your wish be? All humans on Planet New Earth were given such an opportunity. A translucent screen appeared in front of every human promising to grant any wish to the humans of new earth. You want to be a god?- Granted You want to be a devil?- Granted You want to have powers like Gojo or Naruto or Sasuke or Saitama or Goku?- Granted You want to be the richest man on the planet?- Granted You want the world to end?- Granted You want... Wait, what?!!! Granted?!!! Any wish a human wished for was granted to them!! And then it happened, the apocalypse!!! And our average MC, Corey Junior Zane, due to circumstances wished for wisdom, not just ordinary wisdom though. Unlimited Wisdom, Knowledge and Understanding. Would our MC be able to survive in such a dangerous world without having the ability to defend himself. Would he be able to survive in his school where the common enemies are Smileys? Read to find out! NOTE: There are some wishes that would not be granted like wishing everyone to die and some other things. Just read to find out more. You'll definitely enjoy it. *P.S: Cover Art was not made by me.* *ALSO, READ MY REVIEW BEFORE READING THE BOOK*

Niana "Nia" Mirren is a brilliant game developer with a past she’d rather forget. After a scandal nearly destroyed her career, she's poured her heart into PixelWave, her own gaming startup, and is on the brink of launching her biggest project yet. All she needs is the right investor to make her dreams a reality. Enter Zachary "Zack" Morris, a former NSA agent back from a grueling mission overseas, Zack steps in to help his brother’s company, Morrison Group, to help him as interim CEO. The last person he expects to see at the pitch meeting is Nia—the woman he’s never been able to forget. As their worlds collide, sparks fly, and old wounds are reopened. Forced to work together, Nia and Zack must navigate their undeniable attraction and the unresolved past that threatens to keep them apart. Can they find a way to trust each other again, or will the secrets between them destroy their chance at a future together? In "Code of Hearts", love is a game of codes—where cracking it could cost more than just the heart, and the stakes have never been higher. All Rights Reserved!

Duck-Hwan, a seasoned gamer, is mysteriously transported to the world of Orvhalis after reaching the final level of an online game. Now trapped in the body of his character, a low-ranking thief, he must survive in a world ruled by ruthless rulers, where any mistake can cost him his life. With few allies and limited abilities, Doruuk discovers that to change his fate, he must battle monsters, uncover secrets, and collect rare Luminar that can grant him unimaginable power. But in a dark and dangerous world, only those who walk in the shadows can hope to rise above.

This story is about a wizard that granted ancient power to children causing an anomaly across the globe.

Lucas Grant, a solitary art restorer, is hired to restore an old portrait in a long-abandoned mansion. But as he works on the painting of a missing 19th-century adventurer, strange things begin to happen—whispers in the dark, eerie visions, and a creeping sense of being watched. The portrait seems to hold the key to a dark family secret, and as Lucas unravels its mystery, he becomes increasingly obsessed with the past, losing his grip on reality. Haunted by the spirits of those long gone, Lucas must confront the curse that binds him to the portrait before he becomes its next victim—trapped forever in the whispers of the past.

In a world fractured by the Cataclysm of Ascension, humanity’s greatest champions, the Ascended Lords, defeated immortal Primordial Beings but at a great cost. The remnants of the world now exist in floating realms, connected by unstable magic bridges known as Ethereal Arcs. The descendants of the Ascended Lords, the Dominion Houses, rule with godlike powers, while the truth of the past is buried. At the heart of this fractured world lies the Well of Echoes, an ancient artifact said to grant unimaginable power to those who unlock its secrets. Yet the truth behind the Cataclysm and the Well’s creation remains lost to history, and those seeking its power must navigate a world of political intrigue, ancient secrets, and unstable alliances.

August was born into one of the 5 great houses, in the country known as Mudenze. As a member of a great house, August is a blessed. Granted powers from a long dead god, blessed have to endure the pain of being granted memories from the god. What happens then, when August does not get these memories, and starts hearing voices of someone claiming to be a god. Can he survive this harrowing world of politics, and blessed where sacrifice is needed to advance.

Li Xiuying is the youngest surgeon the world has ever seen. Once upon a time, her work had meaning; to save lives. But soon surgery lost all of its meaning to her, she became an operating machine. She didn’t even meet the patient until they were unconscious on her surgical table like a piece of meat waiting to be carved. She neglected love, friendship, beauty, her health all to work tirelessly like a dog and continue to make her family happy. Even when she had no more left to give; they made sure she gave. But betrayal came swiftly and suddenly and Li Xiuying met her untimely end at the hands of her most trusted and loves ones. All the world’s a stage and it seems it is not yet time for Li Xiuying to exit. She finds herself waking up in her bed, 8 years in the past. She is granted a second chance at life. ............................................................................................ This is a very slow romance novel The novel may have realistic elements but it is a Work of FICTION. Please allow for some artistic license. There will be medical cases and scenario's included due to the main character (Li Xiuying) being a doctor. I have tried my best to explain as much of the medical terminology as possible. I'll also try and put some sources in where possible. ...........................................................................................

Adam's life has been a huge disappointment. Growing up, he was a shy kid with no confidence; he had no ambition; he had no plans for the future. He didn't realize the time flowing by until one day he hit rock bottom. His wealth was taken away from him. He had nothing. Now he lives in a single-room apartment, he is making barely any money; he has no friends, no family, and no lover. He is all alone living a pathetic, miserable life. He is so pathetic that he died in his own apartment, slipping on a beer bottle. But fate has other plans for him. He didn't die but ended up back in the past with an upgraded body. Now, with another chance in life, he is determined to strive for greatness. ____________________ A/N - This is a smut-focused story. Expect a lot of sexual scenes.

Beaten to a pulp day by day, exploited, manipulated and forced to live day by day like a slave to the bullies at school. With no hope of revenge, Davis only hoped he could finally shut his eyes forever but even that was not granted to him. Fed up with his life he decides to take a crazy risk "since they don't want to grant me rest then I'll grant them." He finally took revenge at the expense of his life only to be brought back as the abandoned son of the most notorious mafia boss in the entire world. To others being a mafia boss's son may be cool but Davis was the abandoned son of the mafia boss, even bottom tier street gangs had more recognition than him and to top it off he had to take care of his abandoned mother. but fate didn't forget to give him a cheat to get started. After alot of twist and turns, watch as Davis turns from a regular youngster to the ruler of mafia.

The novel explores the strained relationship between a struggling, working-class single father and his estranged daughter, who unexpectedly becomes a billionaire through her tech startup. The story dives into the emotional complexities of reconciling their past, the societal pressures of extreme wealth, and the philosophical question of whether money can repair broken bonds. As the father navigates the opulent world his daughter now inhabits, he is forced to confront his own insecurities, her childhood sacrifices, and the sacrifices he made to give her a better life. The daughter, meanwhile, must decide how to wield her newfound influence and whether she can let go of past grievances for the sake of their shared future.

Everyone has always been wondering about what if one or another generic protagonist entered a world where either he or she were granted a power of something specific to grant all of their wishes on whatever they could imagine. But this novel will answer a question, what if the writer of the world that he created through his light novel is where he reincarnated after he dies. With this, the adventure of the writer, or rather Ardentia started.

Axel is a struggling novelist who stumbles upon an otherworldly online writing tool that would grant his desires to become the greatest author. Though he found it hard to believe, he fell at the hands of the website's temptation and imported his almost finished novel into the platform. After importing his work and making changes to his story, he drifted off to sleep and opened his eyes to find himself in the world of his own novel as an extra. Projection of chapters: 900 - 1000 chapters Releases for chapters are scheduled at midnight - early morning AEDT time. Discord Server Link: https://discord.gg/jr8Mmd8sBv

Rena has always used her mysterious healing powers in secret—until a royal messenger appears, claiming she’s the lost Princess of Silverstrand. Torn from her humble life, Rena must navigate a world of courtly intrigue, looming betrayal, and a legendary Moonflower said to grant ultimate power. When an ambitious lord threatens to seize the throne, Rena’s newfound abilities—and the secrets of her forgotten past—may be the kingdom’s only hope. Yet she soon discovers that power alone isn’t enough to save a realm on the brink of chaos. Will Rena rise to her destiny, or will the darkness lurking in Silverstrand consume her?