Desperate Literature Prize

Lila Dawson believed she was no longer affected by heartbreak following her breakup with billionaire hotel tycoon Max Edwards. After signing the divorce papers, she left and was prepared to begin her new life. However, half a year later, a legal error revealed that their marriage was never legally dissolved. Max pleads with Lila to maintain the facade of a happy marriage for a crucial business agreement, and she reluctantly agrees. Residing once more in the same house, old emotions resurface, as do previous hurts. Max is committed to winning her back, however, Lila is hesitant to believe he won't hurt her heart once more. Could this unexpected meeting be their opportunity for a fresh start, or just setting them up for more heartache?

A detective finds himself thrust into a nightmarish world of horror and mystery when a strange sigil mysteriously appears on his chest. As he struggles to uncover its origins, he becomes haunted by voices that echo in his mind. Desperate to unravel the truth, he grapples with the terrifying question: Are these whispers a sign of a deeper conspiracy, or is his sanity slipping away?

Not every start of a love story makes sense? Aiden wasn't looking but, Philip was definitely desperate for somebody in his life. "It's not perfect but, it's worth your curiosity I promise!" A love from deception can it ever prevail?

At twenty-five, Audrey Gray's life is turned upside down when her father makes a desperate deal to save his company from bankruptcy. In exchange for a hefty sum of money, Audrey is forced to marry Adrien Morano, the CEO of the powerful Morano Group. Audrey's life takes a drastic turn as she becomes entangled with the Morano family.

Reborn in the United States in 1995, with all the web novels he has read in his head. Let's see how he uses online literature to skew America's bestseller rankings and become a popular cultural master like Stan Lee. In the 20th century, what is the largest IP in Hollywood? It's comics and web novels! Netflix? It's nothing without online literature! Disney's CEO later claims.

"Art has nine categories, and I will recreate them one by one before you," "My name is the God of Fiction, and I hold sway over all the dreams in this universe... now choose from the nine great arts." "Choose literature, and you are not allowed to demand updates." "Choose music, and you will become addicted." "Choose painting, and you will descend into madness." "Choose sculpture, and you will become as handsome as the statues themselves." "......." "Choose gaming... oh my friend, do you need to top up? Just top up, and be happy for seven days!"

As everyone knows, there is a power in the southern region that absolutely cannot be provoked—the Grass Hall. The eldest disciple is the Sword Saint of the southern region, with a godly understanding of swords. The second disciple is the Eternal Empress, who ruled an era. The third disciple is a great scholar of the current generation, the reincarnation of the immortal of literature. The fourth disciple is the reincarnation of a demon god, suppressing the Nine Hells. Lu Changsheng: Me? I'm nothing special, just their master.

In a sprawling metropolis, shadows have become sentient. They lurk beneath every surface, whispering dark secrets and granting forbidden powers to those desperate enough to listen. These shadow entities, known as "Umbra," are both a curse and a boon. The city’s elite have turned these spectral forces into a lucrative industry by creating "The Umbra Corporation." This supernatural conglomerate mediates contracts between humans and the Umbra, providing services that range from haunting rivals to granting temporary otherworldly abilities. James Armitage, a down-on-his-luck office worker drowning in debt, receives an enigmatic job offer promising financial freedom and perks beyond his wildest dreams. Desperate, James accepts without reading the fine print, unaware he’s signing his life away to the world of shadows.

A story about a young man and his doppelgangers, who always get him into trouble. A story about people with supernatural abilities and monsters. A story about a desperate brother and his mission, which turns the entire world upside down.

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

When a billionaire tech mogul and a brilliant literature student with a secret collide, their winter road trip will test the limits of trust, jealousy, and love. He's the grumpy, overprotective CEO who's always had everything under control-until she walked into his life. She's the sunshine in the chaos, the hidden novelist who's been keeping her talent a secret. They've known each other since childhood, but years of tension and unspoken feelings have turned them into frenemies.

[Participant in the Royal Road Writhathon Challenge] NOTE: Please support in Royal Road. Every like or comments goes a long way. After a painful breakup, a 28-year-old literature teacher is unexpectedly transported to a mystical medieval world with his loyal college assistant. In a land where words have the power to shape reality, their literary knowledge becomes their greatest advantage. As they explore this strange new realm, they uncover a dangerous secret: the godlike creator has lost control, and now the characters are alive—and free to make their own choices. ______________________________________ What to expect: 1. Narrative Driven, the story may be a litrpg but the focus is less from the stat blocks and more to the characters and plot. Although, the stats are still very much significant.  2. Conflicts are real, this means that the main characters don't just get better and move on from past traumas right away. Improvement is gradual. If you don't like waiting, or feeling pain before having the strength to overcome it, this might not be for you (sorry, I've decided to take it to the unconventional direction) 3. There is a potential slow burn romance subplot and potential love interests depending on plot progression and audience interaction. But, I'd like to make it clear that this is not a harem. 4. A whole lot of literary allusions, if you enjoy popular and classic literature, you're in for a ride! 5. Explores the struggles of a modern day teacher in depth. This story is a quest for redemption,  6. The main characters are human, this means that they aren't the typical Mary Sue or Gary Stew kinda characters. Capable of making good decisions as much as they're capable of making mistakes. ______________________________________ Sidenote: It isn't excessively violent, in fact, it's the opposite. Just wanted to put the warning since some chapter has mild descriptions of violence. Erring on the side of caution would be best. ______________________________________ This journey is a quest for redemption, a confrontation of past regrets and the reimagination life and love in a world as fluid as ink on a page. 

After a sudden and inexplicable transmigration, Maximus finds himself in a fantasy world where extraordinary power exists. But he is not without his advantages; he possesses a system that grants him the ability to become stronger as he takes on wives and birthed children. Determined to conquer this new world, Maximus uses his cheat to gather wives and birth children, building up his power and influence. As he gains more allies and resources, he sets his sights on the ultimate prize: ruling the world and surpassing even gods. However, the road to conquest is not an easy one. He must contend with powerful factions, rival conquerors, and unexpected challenges as he builds his ideal empire. But with his cunning mind, he is determined to succeed and become the greatest conqueror the world has ever seen.

In the midst of financial struggles and desperate measures, Rory Thompson finds herself entangled in a fake marriage with Elijah Jackson, a wealthy and enigmatic businessman. As they navigate their pretend relationship, they must confront their own secrets, desires, and the true cost of their arrangement. Will their fake marriage turn into real love, or will the secrets and lies tear them apart?

Kevin, a ten-year-old boy from a slum, is desperately trying to save his sick mother. Rejected by everyone he turns to, he must find a way to survive and get the help he needs before it's too late.

Hydrancea , Princess of the Arielle empire is desperate, to protect herself and in the elegant yet crude world of court politics , it means grasping at every single straw . (A goal of at least 100 votes from new chapters onwards before the next chapter will be released , this acts as a motivation to write more , thanks for your understanding reader )

In a frozen, post apocalyptic world where survival is a gamble, Null, a slave born without memories and marked by his haunting reversed eyes, lives in the shadows of a tyrannical village buried deep within underground tunnels. Stripped of purpose and value, he becomes a pawn in humanity's desperate struggle against the icy wasteland and its monstrous inhabitants.

Desperate to save his universe, UNCE Agent James Logan goes rogue by activating "The Last Resort" and is reincarnated into another world. Working against the clock and other obstacles, he faces his greatest challenge to fulfill what could be his final mission. A mission that he cannot fail.

In the vast and volatile lands of Tepr, the Jabliu and Alinkar tribes, long-standing enemies, have forged an uneasy alliance. The price of peace? A union through matrimony between Naci, the fiery and ambitious daughter of Jabliu's chieftain, and the elusive heir of Alinkar. From the windswept steppes to the towering peaks of the Tengr Mountains, Tepr is a realm of contrasts, a mosaic of tribes, each fiercely guarding its identity and territory. While the alliance is a political move, for Naci, it's an opportunity. She doesn't just see a marriage; she sees a stepping stone, a path that might lead her to the ultimate prize: the unification of all the tribes under one banner. But the path to power is fraught with challenges, and the distant Moukopl empire, perched high in the Tengr mountains, has long held an iron grip over the region.

Alaris

Life in the Dracticos Isles is known as full of fair weather, fair trade, and fair people. Killian has taken all the fairness of life in stride since he left home to travel across Junia as a travelling minstrel. Now, he has set his eyes on a prize far greater - locating a legendary harp known as the Titanstrum - and becoming the most renowned bard to ever live. But reaching his goal will require leaving behind the fairness of the life he once knew, if the artifact isn't more than rumor itself...

Every century, a brutal war erupts between humans and demons, waged in a desperate cycle of bloodshed and survival. For centuries, humanity has prevailed, pushing the demonic forces back into the Abyss—a dark, crumbling realm on the brink of annihilation. The last war ended with another human victory, leaving the Abyss weak and fractured. As the demonic realm begins to fade from existence, its rulers devise one final, desperate gambit: they send forth a powerful entity, forged in the deepest reaches of their domain, to tip the scales in their favor. But something goes wrong. The entity emerges into the human world without memory of its origin, believing itself to be human. Wandering among the very people it was created to destroy, the entity begins to forge connections, discover its own nature, and question its purpose.

In a kingdom where magic and politics intertwine, the fate of humanity hangs in the balance. A commoner, once a humble servant named Jarion, makes a catastrophic mistake that inadvertently unleashes a deadly curse upon the land—one that threatens to tear the fabric of the world apart. The ruling council, in a desperate attempt to cover their tracks, brands him as a traitor and orders his execution.

In the quaint town of Dansbury, an unassuming literature teacher, Evelyn, finds refuge from society's expectations at a prestigious all-girls boarding school. Known for her shyness and scholarly nature, she contrasts sharply with her vibrant, beloved sister Charlotte. As Evelyn escapes into the world of books and teaching, her tranquility is disrupted by the enigmatic Dean William Hattenburg, whose intellect and demeanor captivate her profoundly. What starts as admiration quickly blossoms into a silent yearning, challenging Evelyn's peaceful solitude.

The novel follows Eis' journey from a boy who believed in nothing to a young man discovering the complexity of power, survival, and self-worth in a world where greed is both a weapon and a weakness. Born with nothing and believing in even less, Eis has lived his life detached from any higher purpose. But fate doesn’t care. For as long as anyone can remember, portals have appeared without warning, swallowing entire landscapes and unleashing monstrous creatures that bring devastation to the world. Each portal is a deadly mystery, and if left unchecked, it leaves disaster in its wake. To clear these portals is to confront the unknown—and only the brave or the desperate dare enter. Awakened or desiring to be one. Eis never wanted to be one of those desperate souls, but the only way to erase his mark of death is to do the one thing he's always avoided: face a portal, overcome his fears, and rediscover his will to live before it's too late.

A rookie warrior known as Seyi and his best friend, a hunchback known as Akin were sent on a perilous journey. This is a journey that they had not prepared for because the path leads them through The enchanted forest and across the forbidden territory, above all they are being pursued buy a bloodthirsty Herbal doctor who will stop at nothing to claim his prize. The task is to protect a child on his journey to reclaim the throne of Ede one of the provincial villages in Yoruba land. The journey is going to lead them through many dangers and unlock many mysteries, the once misfits of their village are destined to become great warriors in future, the journey unfolds.

Life as a heiress is more than just a dance under the chandelier. Monisha is caught up in a web of both family and humanity. In her desperate struggle to find redemption for her father's sin, she is found in a path where death is an inevitable door waiting for her to open up. Will she be able to overcome the darkness that awaits on the other side of the door?

[Battle Royale] [An Upgraded Squid Game] [Human Nature and Darkness] [Psychological Warfare] [Survival Rules] [High-Intelligence Showdown]  Fifty people are kidnapped and taken to an unknown location. Every night at 8 PM, the Death Game begins. In the end, only one person can walk out alive. The prize? Ten million in cash.  Who will emerge as the ultimate winner?

Lucifer, a passionate cultivator, rushes to claim a prize for his favorite novel but dies saving a girl from a car. In the afterlife, a guardian grants him a wish, and Lucifer chooses the strongest dragon bloodline. Transported to a new world, he masters his Devouring Dragon Art and absorbs a dying demon prince's power, gaining immense strength. Now equipped with new abilities and treasures, Lucifer embarks on a journey to become the strongest cultivator in this new realm.