Sleep Contest

He was supposed to be just a guardian. But love doesn’t follow rules. After losing his mother, 18-year-old Kai finds himself under the roof of his cold, powerful stepfather, Sebastian Vaughn. What begins as silence turns into lingering glances, late-night tension, and a love Kai can’t run from—even if he tries. But Bast isn’t just any man. He’s possessive, broken, and hiding dangerous secrets… including an ex-lover who wants to destroy everything. As feelings grow, so do the risks. How do you escape a man who says he’s your everything—your father, protector, friend… and lover?

Lao Chen was just an old, underpaid security guard in a rundown apartment complex, living a miserable life under a stingy, ungrateful boss. His wife left him, his daughter wanted nothing to do with him, and poverty was his only constant companion. In the end, death came in the form of a drunk driver, leaving him broken and forgotten on the cold pavement. But fate wasn’t done with him. In his final moments, he prayed—desperate, pleading to any deity who would listen. And someone did. The God of Wealth and Love took pity on his wasted life and granted him a second chance. Wake up again as Zhao Yiming, a 25-year-old gambler and alcoholic drowning in debt with nothing but a good face and a strong body to his name, he was given the Affinity Money Maker System—a mysterious power that let him gain wealth and influence by forming relationships, whether as lovers, friends, or even enemies. Before he knew it, he had stumbled his way into unimaginable riches. But things never go as planned. One moment of recklessness—one affair with the wrong woman—led to an unexpected murder. Now, the system has thrown him onto a new path: King Without Crown. In which that route brings him to the deep and dirty secret his landlord has been hiding and his connection with the land mafia, Zhao Yiming is faced with an impossible choice. Will he claw his way to the top and become the billionaire he was meant to be? Or will his second life end behind bars, just as tragic as his first?

story revolves around a 17 year old kid yusuke whos perents have died in a accident 6 years ago . he lives with his grandparents unable to start a new live kid suffers from insomnia (unable to sleep ) except his late fathers cabin as one day he was sleeping there he came across a phenomena called "contest of the concept " that will not only change his life but the world itself."where the laws of Earth he lives in deside. if you like the story please aad it to your collection

After joining a group to eliminate a malevolent spirit, Mo Fangguang is invited by the prestigious Wanli Wang Sect for a greater mission. What begins as a righteous task soon unravels into a twisted tale of loyalty and buried hatred. Wang Jiang — a cold-faced, disciplined disciple — has long remained silent since he first crossed paths with the quiet yet intense Xian Xing. But Xian Xing harbors a deadly grudge against the very sect Wang Jiang serves, believing they murdered his younger sister. Did the Wanli Wang Sect truly kill her? Or has someone else been feeding that hatred all along?

I like text to speech so I'm giving a shot at present tense second person writing to lean into a listener's POV. Enjoy! I use Sonia en-GB for the narrator at 1.5 times speed. Probably read this though, kind of left it out the story by making it the synopsis by accident. lol Tavern doors never close on the festive dockside. Traders, settlers, wanderers, and outlaws gather, drawn by the excitement of the New World. The air smells of smoke, salt and sweat, sails catch wind beside steam locomotives' whistles and pistons, each vessel either arriving with strange goods and stranger tales or departing with the thunderous farewells. You step aboard one of them, another spirited adventurer in the crowd, and spend months at sea from docks to coasts, continents to isles, to steam across a windless sea under an endless night sky. When sunlight hits your deck once more, it reveals the New World's waters, like pouring paint into the void. You see the distant sails in the harbour of a forested continent and cheer with the exclamations of waking passengers upon seeing the continent, name pending (fr), no sovereigns and no laws. The landing of all those visiting from the Old World, a boiling pot of all kinds of cultures with each person's distinct flavours of friends, enemies, grudges and dreams. Without hesitation you leave it behind and vanish into the forest, wanting simply to dedicate your life to exploring the interior of the continent. How surprising is it when you found that the elves are all sleeping beauties! Capture them all! Hahahahahahahaha!

``` “Kenapa kamu punya bekas luka?” Tiba-tiba, Iris mengubah topik, saat ia menatap mata Cane. Ia masih mencengkeram lengan bajunya. “Ayahmu yang memberi,” jawab Cane. Ia berpikir, Iris tidak akan mengingat percakapan ini ketika dia terbangun. “Itu pasti sangat menyakitkan.” “Iya.” “Apakah bekas lukanya bisa sembuh?” “Kurasa tidak.” Memang malam bisa membuatmu rentan dan membiarkanmu mengatakan sesuatu yang tidak akan pernah kamu akui saat terang. Kegelapan melunakkan hatimu. “Sayang sekali. Kamu memiliki jiwa yang hangat.” Iris mengerutkan keningnya sedikit. “Aku tidak lagi memiliki jiwa.” Ia telah menjual jiwanya demi kebebasan orang-orangnya. Kini tidak ada yang tersisa darinya. “Ada, kamu punya, tetapi kamu sedang menderita.” Iris berkedip. “Binatang buasmu sedang menderita. Kamu memiliki begitu banyak bekas luka.” “Bekas luka yang aku punya hanya di wajah.” Iris menggelengkan kepalanya dengan lemah. “Aku tidak berbicara tentang wajahmu. Aku berbicara tentang jiwamu. Sayang sekali, kamu sangat menderita… apa yang ayah dan saudaraku lakukan padamu pasti menyakitkan...” Dan setelah itu, Iris menutup matanya dan tertidur. ====================== Dia adalah anak perempuan dari seorang alfa yang telah membunuh keluarganya, membakar kawanan dan juga menjadikan orang-orangnya sebagai budak. Kini, setelah sepuluh tahun diperlakukan sebagai budak, ia berhasil membalas dendam dan menjalani kehidupan yang tak pernah dibayangkan siapapun. Kehidupan mirip neraka. Dan sepuluh tahun kemudian, Alpha Cane berhasil mengambil alih dan membunuh alfa yang telah membuat kehidupan orang-orangnya lebih buruk dari kematian. Saatnya bagi dia untuk membuat anak-anak alfa tersebut membayar untuk apa yang telah ayah mereka perbuat. Hanya saja… Iris adalah anak yang lemah dan dia sangat berbeda dari ayahnya. ```

She was a famous assassin who had killed important figures, but ironically, she was killed by her own lover. And when she thought she was dead, it turned out she was occupying the soul of a young girl who was tricked by her own family. 'Because I have been reborn, I will take revenge on the people who planned my murder and also teach a lesson to the people who underestimated the girl whose soul I reside in!' However, things become complicated when she has to marry a cold man, whom she spent the night with.

Leo just wants to game, but his childhood friend-turned-girlfriend, Sarah, has other ideas—and a penchant for using his money. After a delivery reveals her latest impulse buy on his dime, their heated argument explodes into a passionate negotiation. From demands for repayment to seductive offers, their raw, unbridled chemistry takes center stage, proving that for Leo and Sarah, love and lust are always part of the game.

“We’re not even allowed to speak to each other… so why does your name feel like a fire I can’t put out?” Sera was born into silence—trained to be invisible, obedient, and untouched. A ghost among the Hollowborn Clan. Kael was born for war—a deadly Emberfang warrior, raised in blood and fire, sworn to destroy her people. Their clans have been enemies for generations. Their love is forbidden. Their touch is a sin. But when an ancient secret shatters everything they thought they knew, Sera and Kael are forced to survive together—or die as traitors. What begins in shadows soon ignites something they can’t control. And if they’re not careful… their love might burn the world to ash.

Seven thousand years later, she became the Goddess of Darkness, and crowned as the queen of the United Empires of Darkness. She reigned over the United Empires of Darkness, which composed of Devil Empire, Vampire Empire, Werewolf Empire, Snake People Empire, and Dragon Island. She created the strongest army, which composed of seven royal guard regiments, dragon knight army, phoenix knight army, vampire army, werewolf army, snake people army, and dragon army. She blessed her soldiers with superpowers, and her soldiers returned her with loyalty and respect. She hosted eleven fun contests after Christmas, which were Red Wine Brewing Contest, Music Contest, Dancing Contest, Ghost Storytelling Contest, Talent Show Contest, Costume Design Contest, Cooking Contest, Dragon Riding Contest, Horror Storytelling Contest, Romance Storytelling Contest and Fantasy Storytelling Contest. She hosted resurrection ceremonies in Heaven Company for six days, threw thirty chosen souls into another world, and entered another world on her own in the last day, in search of the better self. When she came to her destiny's crossroads, she chose the path not taken, and wondered how things might have been different.

A story of adventure and discovery. A story of bonds and fellowship. A story of mysteries and mantras. A story of a world only the brave dare to brave. The adventure of a simple young man, brave and strong. A seeker of fun, one who understand the beauty of creation. A creature shrouded in enigma, as deep as the universe. The pursuit of mankind and all creatures in existence. A game of survival, a struggle for dominance. A contest of the braves. Additional tags: Realistic fantasy, Mature, Ecchi, Guild creation, Romantic Subplots.

Samuel, an ordinary high school student, finds his life irrevocably altered when he and his classmates are unexpectedly summoned to another world. Initially believing they are destined to be prophesied heroes, their hopes for glory and adventure are brutally shattered. They quickly uncover a horrifying truth: the very gods who summoned them are not benevolent saviors but monstrous entities that feed on human souls. Adding to this betrayal, Samuel's younger sister is accidentally dragged into the summoning, becoming another victim marked for sacrifice. Consumed by grief and a burning need for vengeance, Samuel survives the ritual and forms a desperate pact with Arithmos, the God of War. Empowered by Arithmos's formidable abilities, Samuel now stands as a solitary force, vowing to hunt down and destroy every single god, determined to strip them of everything they possess... [WSA] 2025 vote, like, comment. (x)I_don't_sleep_ (i.g)I_don't_sleep_ (discord)I_don't_sleep_

For James Thorne, an orphan at the desolate Saint Ursa's, logic is survival. He trusts his sharp mind more than the treacherous pull of emotion, his detachment a carefully built shield. But when his own memories begin to blur-names, faces, friendships once held close slipping into fog-James's world starts to fracture. With only a stray cat named Fangtail at his side, he begins a secret investigation into the strange forgettings haunting the orphanage. He's determined to find a rational explanation-and to reclaim whatever has been stolen from him. But at Saint Ursa's, where memory fades like breath on glass,the truth he seeks may prove a deeper darkness than any mere shadow of the night.

A man from Earth is reincarnated into a cultivation world — a world ruled by strength, where the weak are left behind. Unfortunately for him, he inherits a low potential and suffers all kinds of hardships. But fate has other plans for him: a system awakens within him, promising that he can become the strongest… as long as he sleeps. Follow the journey of Jun Xiao, as he acts with arrogance and disdain, destroys sects, kills all who offend him, and takes all the beauties for himself. Also, I want to let you know that this book will be completely free. I’m not sure yet how updates will be released, but I’ll do my best not to keep you waiting too long.

A big strong woman with a wild heart and a smaller less strong man with a delicate heart could never fall in love. But what if they did? Well that is the case for omega Kim Eun Seong who has a boyfriend, but can’t help notice a certain girl walking around his campus. Bamsaek Ah-Reum, a blasian girl who has been having trouble fitting in all while going through girlfriend after girlfriend is having no luck with a solid partner… What will happen next? Tags: amaw, ambw, abo, femalealpha, maleomega, enemies-to-lovers

What is a dream?Is it a childish story we have in our sleep? A message from oursubconscious or a warning we should heed?

"A malicious incident has occurred at our city hospital, a patient has taken medical staff hostage, and is now in a standoff with the police..." Yang Xiao turned off the TV, and the next second, a call came through, "Son, release the doctor now. There are police all around; you can't escape!" As if to prove the woman's words, the police sirens outside grew louder one after another, and there was also movement in the hallway. "It's fake, all fake. This is the Nightmare World. Otherwise, why would your call still come through after I cut the phone line?" Yang Xiao glared at the fallen phone line, his face twisted ferociously.

A game is about to begin—a ruthless contest of blood and death where mercy is a forgotten word. The weak will be trampled, the innocent will be devoured, and only the cunning, the ruthless, and the unparalleled will rise. This is no ordinary game; the wager? it's nothing less than the world itself. But isn’t that what makes it thrilling? After all, what fun is a game if survival comes easy?

Sunz was born with an unknown ability given only a sword from birth but had no idea of what to do, until one faithful day his ability got reawakened and it's his choice to live his old life or explore his new one with the help of his friend Jihu. At first, Sunz was invited by Jihu to see his Grandpa's tournament in Korea. But the invitation as a Visitor soon changed to an invitation as a Contestant. Now having a chance to compete at Jihu's Grandpa's tournament to find the next member of the Water Clan. But to have a chance at competing in the tournament Sunz needs to win against one of the Inspector. Even if he can defeat the Inspector, can he defeat the other Contestants, who are there for the same reward? An inexperienced nobody joining the World of Experts. Can he survive or will he die without achieving ANYTHING?

In a modern totalitarian era with an increasing human population, the government decided to make an underwater amusement park. An amateur journalist who aspire to be a professional one was taking a shot of places and strayed into a place which is forbidden to the public has came to have an idea about the government's plan, and was caught in to act of spying and was injected a mixed narcotic drug which has a surprising side effects which leads the journalist to investigate crimes emerging around the city, the journalist eventually met a firm lawyer and collaborated in solving the enigma.

Saving a rich kid from drowning turned Esha’s broke life upside down—now she has an apartment, a bank card with too many zeroes, and a mysterious Cloth Fairy System in her head. With the power to replicate and design outfits, she’s supposed to become the next fashion mogul… except she just wants to nap and collect rent. Rich by accident. Fashion icon by system. Salted fish by choice.

For an unknown reason, humanity has perished. In a world where people harm and kill their own family without hesitation, survival and desires are all that remain, and those who managed to survive are able to choose their own ‘ability’. Suffering from severe insomnia, Seong-Cheol chooses [Sleep]… and begins hunting for women at night to put them to sleep to assault them!

When fire rains from the heavens, Alaric, a solitary mysterious wanderer saves an old woman and is struck down by a celestial blaze. He awakens not in afterlife, but in a world forever changed. Marked by a divine seal, Alaric learns he has been chosen as a contender in a brutal contest: to determine the next God of War.

In the bustling, impersonal cubicles of a corporate office, 28-year-old Xing So Lung exists as a phantom, his mind adrift in a vivid inner world of obsidian knives and hidden forests. Plagued by a profound sense of detachment and a looming fear of failure, Xing struggles to meet the demands of his sales job, constantly teetering on the brink of being fired. His boss, Marius, notes his increasing distraction and lack of progress, pushing Xing further into despair and suicidal ideation, seeing himself as nothing more than a "mere slave."

The Dimensional Dream – A Sleepless Man's Journey Through Time What if sleep wasn’t an escape—but a curse? Asahi is The Sleepless Man. Every time he closes his eyes, he’s dragged into a time-looping nightmare, forced to relive moments that twist his reality. His future self guides him, but with each loop, the truth gets darker. What is this dimension? Why is he trapped? And what happens if he finally gives in to sleep? Think Steins;Gate’s mind games, Re:Zero’s suffering, but deeper, darker, and more psychological.

// A princess, a contest, and a masked outlaw with a grudge. It's not quite a fairytale, but it's getting there! // In the fractured Kingdom of Stormwatch, Princess Adora faces a grim future. Far from the throne, and thrust into a contest for her hand by the ruthless Prince Nicobar, she's resigned to being a pawn in his power-hungry schemes. Nicobar's hedonistic, iron-fisted rule is enforced by the Sheriff, a relentless, enchanted metal-mechanical enforcer who hunts down anyone daring to defy the crown. Yet, even he cannot stop Grimholt -the notorious, enigmatic outlaw leader -whose daring exploits have captured the hearts of the people and the ire of the Prince. As the contest unfolds, Adora finds unexpected allies and foes among the court and the bandits. Though she is powerless to stop the Prince's machinations, her heart is drawn to a mysterious, daring competitor. Dawning a plague mask and adopting the name 'The Prince of the People', he challenges not just Nicobar's plans, but everything she thought she knew about courage and justice. With storms brewing and the Sheriff closing in, the Princess must make a choice: will she risk everything for a chance at her freedom- and a love as wild as the magic of Stormwatch?

Trapped in the cursed city of Harrowdeep, Maris Corvin must rescue her father, shadowed by a guardian, Elias, torn between duty and something deeper...

Two individuals held the same lowly station. Serena, a beggar orphaned and solitary, unexpectedly found kindness. A man took her in, becoming a father figure. One day, while purchasing provisions, Serena, amidst a throng, witnessed a horrifying spectacle: her adoptive father hanged alongside several knights. They had been accused of assaulting the princess, an act Serena knew her father, a beloved townsman, was incapable of committing. The princess, though weeping, displayed a peculiar, almost gleeful sorrow; her eyes glowed red. Disbelief consumed Serena. Her father's friends, however, believed in his innocence. They took Serena under their wing, offering her a position investigating the princess and the true perpetrators of the crime, fueling Serena's quest for vengeance. She became a spy, seeking justice for her adopted father's wrongful death.