A Staring Contest

Elian, a beggar with nothing to lose, died tragically, only to awaken in the body of the despised bastard son of a powerful Grand Duke in the Arcanoria Empire. His second chance at life quickly turned into a nightmare when the Grand Duke’s household was executed, and Elian was sold into servitude as a courtesan. In this cruel new existence, Elian crossed paths with Izan, the enigmatic crown prince who harbored dark secrets of his own. As they grew closer, a forbidden love began to blossom, one that could upend the delicate balance of power in the empire and destroy them both. Torn between survival, betrayal and desire, Elian and Izan faced impossible choices. Could they defy the forces threatening to tear them apart, or would the empire crush their love before it even had a chance to begin? --- Warning: This book contains mature themes. Join my Discord server: https://discord.gg/NJJKETf4

Have you heard of the rumor? There's a witch roamin' around on the streets of Gehenna with her henchmen. The two has been causing a riot here and there, and some witness said that the witch ate some guy's eyeballs. Why you ask? That's the worst part, she's blind. ___ TW: This story contains many disturbing scenes that isn't suitable for sensitive readers. You have been warned.

In this world, ascending to upper realms is a matter of resources and ability. No matter the status or power level, if you have the money and the willingness to, you can live in any realm of your choosing. However, the higher the realm, the more power there is to tap into and cultivate. Who is brave enough to seek the Supremacy and rule the world? By: Jerlani

“Listen for the buzz of the Golden Honeybee’s wings, Where it will guide you to a lonely mountain creek, Follow the path abandoned by the hearts of kings, And be sure not to make a single peep. Then, the White Tiger’s snores you’ll hear, Below the bright azure skies of crystal clear, Walk into the fiery sea of blazing chrysanthemums, Whilst being careful of the spirit foxes’ bums, And there, you will find me, Sleeping below the great willow tree.”

I died. That's obvious. But I was reborn. How? Don't ask me. Maybe it was some god. A divine being? Ah- It doesn't matter. My life burned away and now- well I'm stuck here in this black void. This dungeon. Maybe I had lived a pious last life. Laughable as that was. But I was given a second chance. Told to grow my dungeon, to create hulking monstrosities that would destroy the world. In short, I am now a villain. I am the consciousness of the dungeon, the little orb at the end my body. And still I live. A projection of a body is created - a trap - and I am that. I am the one to guide foolish adventurers to their death. My looks are curated. Soft features that entrap the mind. I am the dungeon. I am the projection, I am human, and I am the dungeon. And I will conquer all. Every being will bow before my might. "Before you're cuteness~" Ah- heh- that too... help... I didn't ask to look this cute!

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This is my second attempt to complete this story of survival, love, & fantasy

Centuries ago, a mysterious energy called "Mana" revolutionized society, but it led humans to face an unprecedented crisis: the "Great Fall". After centuries of intensive use of mana, flora and fauna mutated, becoming more powerful and intelligent. Confronted with this threat, humanity takes refuge in the bastions, the 21 fortresses, to survive. Humans also begin to mutate, developing greater physical and intellectual abilities, as well as special powers called "systems" and "stigmata". However, a scientist warns of an even more devastating imminent threat: insects, organized and cruel, will mutate in turn. To counter this imminent threat, humans begin to study the beasts and learn to cultivate Mana like them. Mana exercises are created to accelerate this process and copy some of the characteristics, but changing exercises is difficult and risky. As the world struggles for survival, Rin, a semi-awakened with the power to perceive everything around him, finds himself at the heart of this turmoil, determined to find his place in a world in chaos and to protect those he loves from the surrounding dangers. ***************************************** Participate in WSA 2024

We come from the starry sky, which is our dream, vision, future, and home. We are the Starry Sky Dragon, and the starry sky represents freedom, so we are born free! "Just woke up, Witt listened to the teachings of his father, and from then on, he had a dragon born goal, which was the starry sky! However, the prerequisite for achieving the goal is to successfully grow up in this dangerous world called the Dragon Realm!

Wei Jun, mysteriously transported from his world to a realm of ancient cultivation, faces familiar faces from his past life, including his lost friend Li Chen and former love Lian Zhen, now with the demonic Mo Jiao Sect. Hiding his true origins, Wei Jun trains alongside friends, confronting powerful enemies and unlocking deep memories. Haunted by past regrets, he seeks redemption and answers, battling dark forces to protect his new and old companions in this gripping tale of fate, revenge, and self-discovery.

“I’ll marry you Drake, not because I get weak in the knees and cream my panties whenever I see you, but because I want Riley to suffer for hurting me.” “I don’t care what your reasons are my love, just say yes to me and I’ll worship your sweet, curvy body for the rest of my life, I’ll make you the envy of every woman on earth, just say yes to me, my love.” Mia’s wedding to the big boss, Riley Osborne was cancelled on her wedding day. There was a rumor that she cheated on Riley and ended up getting married to low life pauper, but no one knows who her husband is and they keep mocking her because of her breakup with the boss. The war between Riley and Drake caused everyone to know that Mia is loved and wanted by two billionaire brothers. Who would have thought that she is secretly married to the senior master, her bosses elder brother Drake Osborne, who happens to own 80 percent of the Osborne empire.

IMPORTANT // THE BOOK WILL RESUME FROM DECEMBER 2024// THANK YOU. // This book is all about Cricket// If you share a passion for the game, dive in and immerse yourself in this exciting journey! This is the journey of Mak, a talented young cricketer who will come to be recognized as one of the finest batters and leaders of his generation. As he navigates the complexities of adolescence, he faces the pressures of expectations—from his family, friends, and himself. His passion for cricket drives him, but the path to greatness is fraught with challenges that test his resolve and character. Join Mak on his journey, where cricket becomes not just a game, but a canvas for dreams, challenges, and the pursuit of greatness. There will be 5 to 7 chapters uploaded each week. Stay tuned!

Title: A Boy and A Girl Author: mischa143kelvin Genre: Travel Through Time Summary: There was a boy. There was a girl. They lived in two different worlds. They lived in two different lives. One suffers from the moment he exists. One was living in a wonderful life. Their life intertwined with each other by mercy. Will their encounter be his salvation? Will she be the one behind his redemption? Mercy joins two worlds in two different lives-a boy living in dark shadows since the day he was born, suffering until he remained to breathe, and a girl living in wonders surrounding her, basking in the beauty of life. But fate brought them together, then she is the beacon of light in his bleak existence. Friends served to balance out life's abrasiveness; love redeemed the redemption. Her friendship had become his savior while her love was the redemption of him. She made him find peace and beauty, making comfort and serenity come into his life. Through her, he mattered in reality; the pangs in his heart finally ceased. Deep inside him, however, memories resurfaced of a once-happy life torn apart by a tragic past. This boy yearned for his loving family and healing the wounds that scarred his soul. Under the brightness of this magical place, the girl gave him a chance to open his eyes and think everything would be alright. When he opened his eyes, revelation was waiting for him. His dreams and wishes were standing right before him, and the things that made him return to the warm arms of his family filled him with happiness. In the end, he finally learned that home is where the heart truly belongs. And for this boy and girl, they found a home in each other's love, a love strong enough to transcend two different worlds and bring redemption to a broken soul. Travel Through Time: The amazing journey of two souls tied together by destiny and the power of love that heals even the most depthful wounds. You are in for a ride as you get caught up in the telling of the strength that one human can have on another's life. From the Series "Travel Through Time"

The vast scale of our universe has lead us to believe that we must be alone. However, this isn't the case. Fane, a member of a highly advanced spacefaring civilization, is suddenly summoned to a medieval world, reminiscent of Old Earth's Dark Ages. On the surface, kingdoms wage endless wars, while beneath, a mysterious dungeon sprawls, its labyrinthine corridors constantly shifting like the gears of a clock. Yet, this world is not the only one drawn into the chaos. Two others have also been pulled into the fray, bringing with them powerful crystalline mages and ancient gods long thought forgotten. Now, Fane must fight to survive alongside native warriors and foreign entities alike, all while unraveling the cryptic mysteries of this strange and dangerous realm. Survival is only the beginning - deciphering the truth could change everything. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Hello! Thanks for checking out my work! I'm not the greatest author, but I plan to consistently update this project, even if I have to write significantly slower than what you typically find on this platform. (My apologies!) Below, you will find some key notes that might be nice to see before becoming invested. PACE: 1 ch/week For now, I plan to write roughly 1 chapter / week. However, this might change in the future as I acclimate to writing more frequently. (Or if this story randomly becomes very successful.) MONEY: At least first 50 ch FREE I know I just mentioned this story becoming "successful", which typically entails paying the author and bla bla bla. BUT! I like the idea of this just being my story with no hooks or lines for a while. I plan to make the greater first chunk of the story free. TRENDS: ~~Overpowered~~ Honestly, I hate the concept of things being "overpowered". It reminds me of the first time I hacked my favorite childhood videogame. (It sucked the fun out of it completely.) That being said, I want this story to involve genuine challenges that take effort or risk to overcome. GENRE: Action, Mystery I would like this story to focus primarily around Action and Mystery. There might be some mild things tossed into the fray like comedy and romance, but don't expect anything too raunchy. DISCORD: -not yet implemented- I may eventually start a discord for this story. It could make a good library for supporting lore or artwork, as well as a place for people to discuss their theories or leave feedback. For now, this discord doesn't yet exist, but I will update you here when/if that changes. OTHER STORIES: Paused A few of you may have known me from my previous stories. I know, you may be pretty bummed that I haven't updated either in a really long time. There were some pretty hefty flaws in those stories that I kind of beat myself up over. (I actually formed this story while trying to restructure the surface world for 'Reincarnated as a Haunted Machine'.) For now, this will be my only work, as the world I live in has become rather complicated in recent years. Perhaps at some point, I will return to my other works, but for the foreseeable future, this story will be my one true love.

I have a younger sister. I can do anything for her. I can walk in the darkness, but she must bloom in the sun. But one day, my sister died. When she died, she still held a photo of a man in her hand. Very well. Now all the meaning of my remaining life is to make this person live in hell forever.

I dashed passed a large tree merely avoiding crashing into it and risking getting caught. If only I had brought my motorcycle along with me, I would've been out of here as quickly as I got in. I continued running taking random turns trying my best to shake the men off my trail. I made a daring turn into a narrow path only to make an abrupt stop- It was a dead end!. 'Why does this almost always happen?' I thought, now extremely annoyed. I hurriedly began surveying my environment, desperately looking for any way to escape. I had to think of something or who knows what they'd do to me if I was caught but how in the world do you escape a dead end? Suddenly, the sound of a gunshot echoed in my ears sending a rushing gust of adrenaline through my veins and soon after came the sound created by the impact of the bullet on the wall ahead of me. 'Damn it!' I hissed, I'd been caught. I raised my hands above my head and slowly turned around to face them. I gave an awkward smile at five men who were all pointing their guns at me. The man in the middle with an expression harsh enough to give anyone the creeps spoke up "Give us the flash or die!". Everything about his voice expressed nothing but a thirst for murder and blood lust. ~~~~~~ I bet you're all wondering how I ended up in something as surreal as this, so why don't I start from the beginning. My parents were your classic run-off-the-mill romcom couples. Their love literally knew no bound. It was always something special the kind you'd rarely see in real life and probably only see in story books and fantasies. They got married and a year later had me...and my twin brother Luca. My parents were rich so, Luca and I grew up comfortable, wrapped and shielded by the warmth of our parents unbreakable love. Everything seemed perfect, but who would have known that perfection could be easily broken. All it took to destroy our perfect lives was one unfortunate,bloody night. I woke up to the sounds of gunshots, panicked I got out of bed and dashed out of my room to follow the sounds and figure out what in the world was going on. I spotted Luca coming out of his room too, no doubt it was the noise that woke him up too. I ran down the stairs of our villa and entered the living room which seemed to be the source of the noise. I stopped dead in my tracks at the most horrifying sight. That was when my world shattered. My dad laid wounded on the floor and my mom had just been shot right in front of my eyes. I collapsed on the floor and screamed. The masked assassins looked up sparing me a few quick glances before escaping through the now shattered windows. Everything else that happened was a blur. Before I knew it we were at the hospital and a few months later, our lives were back to what seemed like our new normal. Luca and I went back to school, all our damaged properties along with all our security guards had been replaced and dad went back to work. We were all devastated when we lost mom and we all tried to move on and look towards the future, well all of us... except dad. He was crushed and he threw himself deep into work. He barely ever slept, always stayed in his room and quickly lost interest in raising us-we practically didn't exist to him anymore. So Luca, being older twin raised the both of us giving me all the parental attention I needed for 4years . Luca and I graduated high school and got an amazing job offer from our uncle-Mark. All we had to do was pass a test and the job was ours but I can't tell you what the test was,that part's confidential and if I told you... I'd have to eliminate you. In Summary, Luca and I passed the test and we're now undercover SPIES! It's the real deal. ***** This story is about the adventures of Andrea and her three best friends but it focuses more on Andrea's side of the story. Having growing up in a loving family, she finds it hard to believe that all she has grown to believe is a lie. She discovers that truly everything is not as it seems as it seems.

Apa yang kamu lakukan jika kamu tiba-tiba mengetahui bahwa dunia disekitarmu menjadi dunia di dalam dunia permainan? Apakah kamu akan senang? Atau justru merasa sedih karena tidak bisa kembali ke dunia yang lama? Ikuti petualangan Thomas dan teman-temannya dalam dunia fantasi yang persis dalam permainan yang mereka sering mainkan bersama. Sebuah dunia yang penuh misteri dan petualangan menanti mereka untuk jelajahi dan pecahkan. Akankah mereka berhasil kembali pulang atau tetap tinggal di dunia fantasi ini? Mari kita mulai petualangannya!

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En un mundo donde las promesas de felicidad se desvanecen como ilusiones, una joven llamada Elise se encuentra en el centro de un misterio intrigante. Un evento misterioso altera drásticamente su vida, dejando cicatrices emocionales que no puede comprender. La tragedia la sumerge en un abismo de preguntas sin respuesta, donde las sombras ocultan secretos oscuros sobre su origen y su destino. En medio de la oscuridad, Elise descubre que su vida está entrelazada con fuerzas poderosas y desconocidas que buscan manipular la realidad misma. A medida que desentierra fragmentos del pasado enterrado, cada revelación la lleva más cerca del borde de la cordura y hacia un futuro incierto lleno de peligros. Perseguida por aquellos que desean silenciar la verdad y por otros que buscan explotar su potencial, Elise se ve obligada a confrontar su propia identidad y el propósito detrás de su existencia. En su búsqueda de respuestas, se encuentra atrapada en una red de intrigas políticas, conspiraciones que amenazan con desestabilizar todo lo que conoce. Con cada decisión que toma, Elise se adentra más en un laberinto de engaños y manipulaciones, donde la línea entre aliados y enemigos se desdibuja y la verdad se convierte en un arma de doble filo. En su desesperada búsqueda por la verdad, descubre que su destino está vinculado a un antiguo enigma que podría cambiar el curso de la historia y decidir el destino de.... En su lucha por comprender su lugar en un mundo lleno de secretos, Elise se enfrenta a pruebas de coraje, lealtad y sacrificio. A medida que la verdad se revela lentamente ante ella, debe tomar decisiones que no solo afectarán su vida, sino también el destino de todos aquellos que ama y el equilibrio frágil entre los dos imperios en conflicto. En última instancia, en un final lleno de giros inesperados y revelaciones impactantes, descubre que la verdadera felicidad puede estar más allá de las promesas rotas y las ilusiones perdidas, si tiene el coraje de enfrentarse a la verdad que ha estado buscando desesperadamente desde el principio. conseguirá ser feliz?

What will you do when you fall asleep and found yourself in a different place about which you don't know anything. Everything is very new to you. Place, people everything and now you have to survive in this place. This is the story of a psychiatrist who works hard to earn money for her family. One day she came across an old beggar who gives her a book and that night when she fall asleep she found herself in another place. Here she meets some people. Now what she is going to do to come out of this world. A lot of new things are waiting for her, the new journey which will give her trouble, new friends, enemies and some puzzles which she has to solve to save her life. Come and join the journey of Amy and her mysteries which make her meet two people in that journey who fall for her, now how she is going to handle them, let's find it out together. I will clear it first that English is not my first language so you can see mistakes in my grammar. I hope you will bear it but I promise to make it better. The cover doesn't belongs to me, I just modified it. Let's enjoy this story.

Heroes are stupid, never killing a dangerous villain... Even when the villain has committed genocide, heroes will try to "find the good" in others... What a load of bull crap. I'm the one who has to clean up after their mistakes, and they treat me like some kind of villain... Well, I am, but that's not the point. I am a villain who targets mostly other villains, and heroes are too upset about their pride to do anything about it.

After they killed the Star Dragon, nothing changed about the epileptic disease. Charles has to go on another mission to cure rest of the world of this disease with a precious plant, Efeek, being a very rare plant to find and he has to go with Jonah and Serena on this mission. Do you think they can succeed?

It is worth reading, BELIEVE IT! Also, look at the sick custom cover.

Rin was walking in a mall wandering everywhere and suddenly she bumped into a guy named Haruko. Rin apologized to Haruko, While he looks at rin smiling brightly saying its ok. After getting to know each other they became friends easily. Ever since they became friends they always like being with each other. And rin was already getting attached to haruko, She was slowly falling for him. The thing that rin doesn't know about haruko is he fell inlove with rin from the very start. Months passed, Rin confessed her feelings to haruko and he also confessed to her about his feelings and they were both happy about the result of the confession but the happiness didn't last long when he broke his promise to her.