Bridport Prize Winners

Our story begins on a planet called Gieă in a Continent called 'Eclispe of the Oceans' where chaos slowly unfolds with its influence slowly spreading into the entire world. This is a slow-paced story that follows multiple characters shaped ruthlessly by desires and passion. A young dragon princess thirsty for acknowledgement, A prisoner breaking free from fate, A shadow who would die for his master, A light without a source and a question without an answer. Some fight for power, some fight to destroy, some fight to save, some fight for freedom, some fight for love, some fight for vengeance and some fight from duty. They all bleed, some of them fall, some grow and some lose sight of their purpose while consciously or unconsciously trying to find one thing,.. Balance. In a world riddled by chaos where 'good people and bad people' have been replaced by the terms 'winners or losers', where greed determines justice and vanity replaces passion, where energies conflicts, wars emerge and ruthlessness gets imprinted by experience into the hearts of even the most innocent and brave heroes. They stand for their desire and themselves with a riddle left unanswered from the very beginning of time,.. "What truly is balance?.." Follow our main characters through their dramatic struggles for answers as the choices they make influences themselves and their world. THIS IS A SLOW-PACED STORY AND THERE WOULDN'T BE LOTS OF ACTION SCENES AT THE BEGINNING BUT AS TIME PROGRESSES, SCENES LIKE THIS WOULD BE MORE COMMON. TRUST ME, THIS IS A STORY WORTH THE INVESTMENT OF READING!.

“Welcome, Player. Enter your world and change your fate. But beware: victory is not what it seems.” Samuel Thompson was a sharp and resourceful man, but even he was at his wit's end. Bills were piling up, his sister’s condition was worsening, and his final paycheck from his bankrupt workplace barely covered a week’s groceries. Just when he thought he had exhausted every option, a mysterious box appeared at his door. Inside was a game with a promise: a chance to compete for life-changing money. It felt like a lifeline. No entry fee, no catch—just a simple login. But the moment Samuel logged in, everything changed. He was transported into the game itself, where he found himself among 99 other contestants. Each of them had their own desperate reasons for being there, but the stakes were the same for everyone. The game was no ordinary competition. It tested their mental, physical, and survival skills in ways they could never have imagined. Alliances formed and broke apart, secrets emerged, and the line between friend and foe blurred. And then there was the ominous rule: there could be more than one winner, but there was also a real possibility of no winners at all. Will Samuel use his intelligence to overcome the challenges ahead? Or will the game’s hidden truths prove too much for him and his fellow players to bear?

The story begins with Ryu practicing for a marathon, where his brother Tony urges him to come home for lunch. Ryu expresses his desire to join the EX Agency, but their mother is concerned about the admission fee. After learning that the marathon's first prize is $100,000, Ryu vows to win it to secure their admission. He wins the marathon and uses the prize money to buy scholarships for himself and Tony, allowing them to attend the EX Agency. Upon arriving at the EX Agency, Ryu and Tony meet new friends: Kai and Jin. They learn about their weapon training classes and select their primary and secondary weapons. During lunch, they hear rumors from a boy named Wei about a secret weapon hidden in a cave, but Ryu warns against breaking the rules. As they continue their training, the group prepares for a monthly test. They discover that Wei has been researching the cave and the rumors surrounding it. Wei reveals that several students have gone missing, prompting the group to investigate the cave at night. They find themselves in a dangerous situation when they encounter guards and a mysterious figure named Lei, who seeks a powerful weapon. Ryu and his friends fight against the guards, and during the chaos, Ryu discovers a legendary sword. However, Lei captures them, intending to use their blood to awaken the weapon's power. With teamwork, Ryu, Tony, and their friends manage to defeat Lei and escape with the other captured students. After their adventure, they wake up in a hospital, where Master Feng praises them for their bravery. The group learns that the cave has been sealed, and the fate of the legendary weapon remains unknown. As they prepare for their next test, they continue to train and develop their unique weapon abilities. The story ends with the group discovering a portal that leads to another adventure, hinting at more challenges and mysteries to come.

After acquiring financial power, Shen Yuan had become the target of their spoken and written censure... Alternative titles of this book are "After Financial Freedom, They Offered Their Loyalty" and "Life Winner, I Have Multiple NPCs" There are some things you know. You will never regret opening this book...

He is a powerful, gallant, aloof business tycoon. It is said that he's ruthless, kicking away women who throw themselves at him, but carefully cherishes her with unlimited affection, earning him the nickname "Wife-Protecting Fanatic". She, on the other hand, is just a notorious bad girl. She was on the verge of falling into the abyss when he saved her. Unfortunately, due to the disparity in their statuses, she was forced to leave with the little balls in her belly. Luckily, she obtained a dimension trading system that was beyond extraordinary. With this, the bad girl embarked on a path of counterattack and wealth, step by step climbing to the peak, becoming a grand winner in life. [Note: Set in a parallel modern world, 1V1, sweet pampering, refreshing plot, includes adorable babies.]

In a world where magic is forbidden and witches are hunted, Ashlynn Blackwell has hidden her mark of the witch since birth. The night of her wedding she's betrayed and her secret is exposed. Attacked by her husband and his knights, Ashlynn was abandoned and left for dead in the wilderness. Rescued by the vampire lady Nyrielle, Ashlynn is offered a choice: die as a human or embrace her power as a witch. Bound by a mystical blood pact, Ashlynn is plunged into a world of ancient magic, immortal vampires, and deadly political intrigue for the chance to find eternal love. [Bronze Winner: Weekly Love Tales - Vampire] [Book of the Month: September/October 2024]

The expulsion of the Arkar Race from Earth raised the hope of prosperity and equality for all. But this hope was soon extinguished when a select few retreated into a closed ecosystem they called Paradion. The people of Paradion, who kept Paradise for themselves alone, condemned people of no importance in the evolutionary pyramid to live in 'buffer zones'. Yakup had spent his teenage years trying to win the love of a woman. But the real prize in his life was his little girl. Even as his wife vanished, Yakup did not hesitate to put blood on his hands to protect her. But this little world he had created was too fragile in the face of the cruel wheels of fate. Following the traces of his wife's mysterious disappearance, Yakup realized that the truth was much harsher than he was ready to face. Fate was leading him down a cruel path where he had to protect not only his daughter, but also his own humanity.

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

**Compelling Synopsis:** In a world where desire and desperation intertwine, 100 single men are transported to a deserted island surrounded by shark- and piranha-infested waters. This is the deadly setting for "Chaos and Happiness," a ruthless game where survival is only the beginning. Those who dare leave brave the sea, but those who remain must compete in brutal challenges where every decision could be their last. The prize? The undying love of a stunning billionaire woman, promised to the winner until the end of their days. But the path to her is paved with sacrifice and betrayal. Who will be willing to risk everything for a chance at unimaginable love and wealth? In a dance between life and death, only one will be the victor. Prepare to find out who has the heart and courage to claim the ultimate reward.

Aleksasha was born to be the perfect noblewoman—until her world was shattered by scandal and ruin. Cast aside as the cursed survivor of a crumbling house, she is swiftly married off to the brooding Duke Matias Volkov, who leaves for war shortly after their vows. But when he returns, 10 years later, he comes bearing more than just scars—he brings home a stunning and enigmatic woman, Selene, a prize from his battles. As Aleksasha’s hard-won position as the lady of the estate is threatened, she must confront the deepening betrayal. Torn between reclaiming her rightful place and the dangerous allure of a new rival, Aleksasha battles her darkest fears. Will she fight to reignite the passion that once bound her to Matias, or will their hearts be consumed by the flames of jealousy, misunderstandings, and unspoken desires? In a world where loyalty is fleeting and love is a battlefield, can they repair their fractured bond, or will they be torn apart forever by the ghosts of the past?

Five lifelong friends - Benjamin, the extroverted thrill-lover. Brittany, the kind-hearted manipulator of empathy. Jeremiah, the carefree confusion-maker. Karina, the justice-seeking boundary tester. And Sybiel, the cunning go-with-the-flow individual - have always seemed inseparable. When Benjamin proposes a ruthless "game" that challenges their wits and deception skills, the friends are lured into his fiendishly constructed Garden of Lair. This labyrinth of lies, betrayals, and shifting alliances plunges them into a twisted reality where nothing is as it appears. As they navigate the treacherous maze, the true cost of victory becomes clear-the potential destruction of everything they hold dear. In the end, only one can claim the prize, if they're willing to sacrifice. "Garden of Lair" is a haunting tale that probes the delicate threads of human relationships. This mind-bending psychological thriller explores the allure of deception and the extremes individuals will go to shield their darkest truths. Welcome to the Garden of Lair, a den of playful snares where the boundaries between friend and foe blur, and the price of triumph may shatter the very bonds that once united them.

What's not to love about life? You’re one in a million—a true lottery winner. Not only that, you’re living entirely by your own free will, choosing your friends and foes. You have freedom, and within that freedom, there are no restrictions. Say; "Being looked over by the one who isn’t even here." "Fearing the one who holds many." "Being scrutinized by countless gazes." "Living under a hooded house." "Watching the wild dance of the drunkard outside, stirring chaos." Who hasn’t experienced these yet still lives a joyful life? After all, no matter what kind of life they lead, it’s not my life—my world—so I am not sure I can help with it. Oh, look—there’s that boat again. "Rowing downstream, gliding toward the pond," "Living as if it’s all a dream," "Yet still the boatmen simply drift along the current." So, are you really not going to enjoy it? Life to the fullest?

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.

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.

Centuries after a devastating plague and an apocalyptic war, Earth has fractured into warring territories, each struggling to survive and reclaim power. At the heart of this desolate world stands Lucia, a former officer of the totalitarian Dominion, a regime that controls what’s left of civilization through ruthless genetic experiments. These experiments, known as the Trials, are deadly arenas where the world’s strongest survivors are pitted against each other, and the winner is granted control over the remaining factions. When Lucia uncovers the Dominion's darkest secret—its intention to genetically engineer humanity into a race of superhumans—she escapes their clutches and joins the Fractured, a faction of survivors who have rejected Dominion control. Together with her new allies, including the skilled fighter Talon and brilliant young strategist Mira, Lucia enters the Trials, determined not just to survive but to expose the Dominion’s sinister agenda.

What if your life ended, but history was just beginning? Alexander, an ordinary man from the modern world, finds himself thrown into the brutal era of Kievan Rus. He is now a young prince of Kievan Rus', the last hope of a land torn apart by intrigues and enemies. He understood that every decision was a risk. Every mistake was a step toward collapse. To survive, he must turn his weakness into strength and his lands into a mighty fortress. In the end, the winner is not the one who triumphs but the one who manages to survive.

Kaizen Vale, an ordinary man thrust into an extraordinary world, awakens in a void where gods dictate his fate through a mysterious system. Faced with 100 perilous missions—ranging from personal growth to moral dilemmas and chaotic, god-designed trials—Kaizen is challenged to survive a brutal journey where every choice reshapes his destiny. With newfound powers like Ki Control, a sharp wit, and a burning desire to unravel the truth behind his predicament, Kaizen ventures into a world teeming with adventurers, towering wolf-men, cunning elves, and the ever-present threat of death. Each mission brings him closer to the ultimate prize: ascension to godhood. But as Kaizen navigates treacherous alliances, battles monstrous foes, and confronts the darker corners of his own morality, he must decide if the cost of becoming the Almighty is worth the sacrifice. Will he rise to godhood, or will the system break him before he reaches the end? The clock is ticking, and the system waits for no one.

A nameless ordinary human spent his life labouring in a demanding job. Though his existence was bleak and unremarkable, he persevered for the sake of his family. However, everything changed on a fateful day when he saw something he shouldn’t have. The sin of gazing at the unknown condemned his soul to endlessly fall through a dark and bottomless abyss. After what felt like an eternity of suffering, his fall finally stopped. He landed in another world, now inhabiting a new body. To his surprise, this new vessel wasn’t empty; another soul was already occupying it—Abhi. Abhi wasn't from this world either; he was also a transmigrator… The two of them fought for control over their shared body. The winner would be the protagonist, while the loser would serve him as a system. *** [Written by OverlyZero on Royal Road, Webnovel and Scribble Hub] Discord: https://discord.gg/vPxQZfVNXb

Leonar is a compulsive gambler, now in debt up to his neck. The worst part? Even though his ability reactivated the moment he entered a dungeon, he can't use it in his world’s casinos because they don’t allow Awakened. His ability is a special trait in his eyes that lets him see probabilities as green, yellow, or red. Yet he finds an opportunity to use it... in the most dangerous casino ever known. But there, he saw a color he’d never seen before on an item among the casino's prizes. Gold. Though he never imagined he’d become the hunter destined to protect the world—with several sexy yet insufferable ego-weapons. "Damn it, can’t you all be quiet for one second? I finally know what to do!" "But it was Eleonora who started it!" "No, you did!" "Ladies… we’re in the middle of a battle… calm down… you’re going to get Leonar killed!"

For more R-18 lewd and depravities check out my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/YuujiEveryleaf An old man dies, torn by regret. Due to his high karma, he has "near-limitless possibilities for reincarnation". He chooses to reincarnate in a fantasy world as a voluptuous futanari succubus with big tits and an irresistible smile. 1st place winner of ScribbleHub's Metus Writing Contest. Discussion and updates: https://discord.gg/SbZe2qv

Ethan Escobar's life irrevocably changed the night his parents were victims of a massacre orchestrated by malevolent supernatural entities. Now, a force of vengeance, he relentlessly pursues the aswang, eliminating them one by one. This brutal crusade brings him face-to-face with Lakas, the continent's most celebrated superhuman. Lakas presents Ethan with a compelling proposition: a competition for extraordinary individuals, with the prize being a coveted position within Maharlika, the most powerful and prestigious superhero team in Kagitingan.

In a world torn between the remnants of Earth and powerful otherworldly realms, humanity clings to survival through the art of taming—bonding with and evolving creatures of immense potential. Akira, a lone wanderer mysteriously transported to this world, discovers he possesses a unique gift: the ability to uncover hidden evolutionary paths for creatures, a talent sought by both allies and enemies. Guided by enigmatic forces and driven by a desire to grow stronger, Akira navigates the labyrinthine Safe Haven, a sanctuary for tamers striving to protect humanity's fragile foothold. As he forms tenuous alliances and delves deeper into the secrets of his new reality, Akira faces challenges that test his resolve, intellect, and morality. Will his rare gift unite humanity against the looming threats, or will it make him a target in a world where survival is the ultimate prize?

A one-of-a-kind advanced game? Universal Online where every player had the same class of rulers. Being rulers players got to lead and transform a single species beyond anything. Unfortunately, this was not the game where every species could survive. The whole population of rulers jumped from planet to planet fighting to gain more resources for their survival. The winner got to advance and the loser lost everything. He was one of those who strived hard to survive but in the end, failed. At the end of everything miracle happened. He got reincarnated back in time - 4 years after the game’s release! Armed with a few years of advanced knowledge from his previous life, he decided to once again take the gamble. Forced by his gang to play the game he decided to reach the top. This is the story of Jules - a man who threw himself back intending to rule above everyone but with many being already 4 years ahead of him, will he succeed?

■■■■■ ■■■■■■ was a scholar from Earth who prized reason above all else. But his world is shattered when he's abruptly transmigrated into the body of Ye Jinghun, a young boy in the cutthroat world of Mystic Bamboo Grove. Here, cultivators wield unimaginable power, Eldritch horrors lurk in the shadows, and monstrous beings wreak havoc with impunity. Armed with nothing but his mind and the memories of his new body, ■■■■■ must navigate this dangerous world, using his knowledge and analytical mind to decipher the secrets of cultivation and forge his own path to survival, and perhaps, something more.

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.

[WPC APRIL WINNER 2024] Lucas Voss was a normal adult in his late twenties. He doesn't know how or why but he got transmigrated as an extra inside of the novel he read till 5th volume. The problem for Lucas was that his life was in danger as soon as he entered the novel. Why? Because Lucas was transmigrated as the 4th Prince who is an extra and was about to die with an Illness that couldn't be cured. Not only that novel he transmigrated into was 'Cold-Blooded Emperor Rules.' The protagonist of that novel killed every member of the royal palace to become emperor of the empire. How will Lucas survive? Will he die like the extra that he is? or will he fight against fate to survive in this cold-blooded novel and become more than an extra? The only way to know is it read this novel! --- Support me one Pateron patreon.com/InkWaver_122

This may sound biased, but... What's the most essential thing for being a writer? Idea? Or Imagination? It's lucid! The answer to it is imagination. While ideas can come and go, however, long-term success in writing comes from the depth and wildness of one’s imagination led by perfect implementation of it, known as writing. Through imagination, one can experience infinite lives, outcomes, victories, and defeats—all intertwined in stories that go beyond mere ideas. In that case, what would an author do if one has the lesser side in terms of imagination, unlike one's renowned writer relative? Read on to discover the winner in the endgame of Memoir! Check it out :-) Nope, I'm serious! #Vote it with power stones or else I'll steal your plushie.

Julie Ward is an author who was starting her third novel when her family was in a fatal car accident. While grieving she is struggling to start and finish her novel, until her agent reaches out with an amazing opportunity to do a book signing and book contest at a local bookstore. The catch is the contest winner is someone from Julie's past. Can Julie and the person from her past move forward for the sake of their novel?

In the year 3147 the Roman Imperium had finally achieved its goal of colonizing its own corner of the galaxy. Unlike in our own world the Rome of this one never fell, but instead grew to encompass the whole of the earth, and overtime spread itself, and humanity, among the stars. Yet even with the marvelous advancements in technology, healthcare, welfare, and every other category required for a thriving society. There is still one roman tradition that refuses to die. GLADIATORS!! And we should all be glad for it, because during the year 3149, just two years after the long and exhausting colonization campaigns were ended, mankind learned that it was not alone in the galaxy, let alone the universe. It had just stepped onto a much bigger stage where entire planets and even star systems were used as bargaining chips in universal gladiator games. Wars on a galactic scale are far too destructive to simply be allowed, if left unchecked the vast majority of life in the universe would cease to be. Therefore each race recognized by the galactic or universal council (it changes depending on the scale of the race itself) must submit champions or gladiators to represent them in the games. The winners gain unfathomable rewards, the losers perish or worse have their entire species enslaved. Please join our hero as he embarks upon his own perilous journey as a lanista, will he rise above the masses, or fall like so many others before him? Or perhaps his own latent gifts may bring him to a height, or depth hitherto unexplored by any before.

Lucy Prize had been dreaming of being the secretary to a billionaire for as long as she can remember. After several years, her effort paid off, and she finally gets to work for a billionaire. Not just any billionaire, but Richard Coleman. Young, enterprising, and so handsome that he has his pictures pasted on the cover of magazines. But there's more than meets the eyes. Lucy gets more than she had bargained for. Will she quit? Will she give up on a life-long dream because of this man? Is there a side to Richard Coleman that Lucy just forgets to see?