Startup Competition

Seventeen-year-old Ardyn has never left Windmere—one of the smallest and most overlooked of the floating sky isles. A quiet life as a mechanic suits him just fine. But everything changes when an Aerolith unexpectedly responds to him—a phenomenon thought to be reserved for elite athletes. Drawn into Windmere’s Cirran team, Ardyn is thrust into a brutal, high-stakes tournament where flight, combat, and wind-forged instinct decide fate. But as the competition lifts him to heights he never imagined, he begins to glimpse something far more dangerous stirring in the sky.

In the Kingdom of Orlos, only those who have any kind of talent will receive fortune and glory. In a competitive society, only those considered strong would survive, but their strength will be determined by the star that shines on their birthday. The archdukedom of Felnatus has four heirs, all born into wonderful and auspicious stars, but one hidden heir is treated like a lowborn in the family.

[MOBA Legends] is the first MOBA game that features a currency as a reward, commonly known as NFTs. This innovation has made it one of the trendiest games since its release. With the appearance of Renji known as The Copy God, the gaming world became much more competitive. He soloed five enemies in quarter finals of the Global Tournament and it became a Legend. Though his victory was short lived. His team was defeated and he was kicked out from the team. Making him start with a new account and played with his cousins. To think of it, his cousins would make it to a five man team with him! Together with his cousins, they would practice and join the monthly tournament and then the Global Tournament......but this time around, he has his cousins to join him. Leading victory and victory till the top!

He just wanted a quiet vacation and a good espresso... instead, he ended up seducing half the city. ------ Lux Vaelthorn wanted three things: a good coffee, peace and quiet, and zero responsibilities. What he got? A mansion, a system with the personality of a deadpan butler, and a bunch of heiresses fighting over who gets to be his first “investment.” As the heir of Greed and Lust, Lux was born to dominate markets, hearts, and boardrooms. But after centuries of cleaning up his parents’ messes in the underworld, he rage-quit Hell’s finance department and took a hundred-year vacation to the mortal realm. His problem? Even without trying, he’s too hot, too rich, and too damn magnetic. His Incubus Pheromones seduce emotionally unstable rich girls like clockwork. His Greed System scans bank accounts like X-rays. And thanks to a “minor” celestial bounty on his soul, some entities either want to marry him… or murder him. [Warning: 3 rich virgins detected within 15 meters. Incubus Pheromones activated.] [Recommendation: Flee. Or flirt. Your call.] Lux just wanted caffeine. Now he’s got a mansion full of horny heiresses, a schedule full of power plays, and a city that thinks he’s a billionaire playboy CEO. Fine. If he can’t nap… he might as well rule. ------ Join my discord channel for illustrations: https://discord.gg/mSRHyMVhnG Bonus Chapters! *600 Power Stone = 1 bonus chapter *400 Golden Ticket= 1 bonus chapter *Magic Castle= 4 bonus chapters *Space Craft= 6 bonus chapters Important Note: No NTR, No Yuri, No rape. Tags: Mature Content , R-18 ,Gore, Comedy , Monster Girls , Succubus , Magic , Demons , Devil , Beasts , Action , Overpowered , Harem , System , Servants , Handsome Male Lead , Smart Male Lead, Economic and Financial genius Male Lead and Slice of Life.

The human race became advanced over the years, technology has sky rocketed and things were made for human life to be much easier, quicker and faster, everything was done with the touch of a finger or speaking of words. There were no more hardship and life was simply yet trilling in a good way. But little did they know of the danger crawling towards them. After a few years unnatural things happened there was worldwide block outs and now monsters roamed the planet and survival was not easy. Doomsday came knocking on everyone's door, but they all weren't prepared and so society crumbled. How will they come back from the ashes, what will they do to put a stop to this tragedy and save humanity? Will human save themselves or will they destroy themselves? Who is the real enemy Humans or The Aliens? Discord: https://discord.gg/mKP6UKyq IG: empty_melodies NOTE: I'm not a hundred percent sure about this, and also not entirely understanding the writing competition, But I'll try my best. Thank You Also cover page not mine, i don't own it.

Reincarnated without memories, given a second chance as a chimera with a limited lifespan. Leon struggles through his strange new life. He attempts to improve his dungeon and evolve himself to live longer and become the strongest Dungeon Master—no. The Dungeon Overlord. Helped by his Dungeon System: the mysterious Ifrit, Zafira, a Level 100 Succubus Queen, and his band of trustee goblins. Leon aims to overcome his limits, survive and reach the pinnacle of the world. Whether through trade, domination, or tricking the hero's beautiful party members into becoming his private mercenaries. Leon will face the weakest and strongest beings in the magical world of Umbra and surpass all! —------ Please show your support. This is a novel for the WSA 2025 Competition. This is the Novel Discord: https://discord.gg/95KPzwhXrD

"She was fire in scrubs. He was the storm she never saw coming." Suhani Malhotra didn't believe in distractions-especially not the tall, insufferably cocky Vidyut Singhania, who made med school feel like a battlefield. But under all that arrogance? Raw brilliance. Smoldering stares. A voice that made her pulse skip. It starts with competition. Escalates with tension. And combusts in a supply closet neither of them will forget. As the years bleed into residencies, broken rules, and sleepless nights, Suhani and Vidyut find themselves caught in a game of power, passion, and everything they swore they wouldn't feel. In the chaos of love and medicine, they'll learn: some hearts don't break-they burn.

In the messy teenage years, between the competition of the cruel worldly pleasure of glory, disdain for the feelings of the subjects. A boy who tries to escape from the dead race.

After losing his younger sister, Simon fell into deep depression and found comfort only in playing her favorite game, The Academy Dream. He never liked the game but played it every night after work. One evening, he fell asleep while playing and woke up inside the game itself, trapped in an elite academy where only the privileged compete for the ultimate prize: becoming a candidate for the throne. But Simon isn't a main character. He's cursed as just an extra, unable to harm any other human and powerless in a world where competition can be deadly. At first, Simon has no interest in the crown or the academy's competition. But everything changes when he realizes his sister might be somewhere in this world too. Now Simon must learn to survive the academy's dangerous politics and use his knowledge of the game to navigate this new reality. Even though he's limited as a cursed extra, he's determined to find his sister and help her succeed, no matter what it takes.

Jane Evans, a sophomore desperate to win the dance competition and finally step into the spotlight, takes a leap of faith—pairing up with a senior far from her world. What starts as a chance to escape her tragic past soon turns into something deeper… love. But fate has other plans. Their once-peaceful campus isn’t as safe as it seems. Disappearing students. Unanswered whispers. Secrets buried beneath the polished halls. As the competition draws near, so does the darkness lurking in the shadows. Will they unveil the truth, or become a part of it?

In the heart of Milan, fresh university graduate Leonardo Venturi stands at a crossroads—burdened by debt, haunted by his father’s failures, and fueled by an unrelenting ambition. With nothing but his sharp mind and a daring business pitch, he sends an email that will change his life forever. His journey takes him through the cutthroat world of corporate power plays, high-stakes negotiations, and brutal market competition, as he builds his empire from the ground up. From navigating boardroom betrayals to mastering the art of deal-making, Leonardo faces ruthless rivals, unexpected allies, and the intoxicating pull of romance that threatens to blur his focus. Every chapter immerses readers in real business scenarios, unveiling the secrets behind financial strategies, corporate maneuvering, and startup survival. With every new term explained at the end of each chapter, this novel not only captivates but also educates—offering an insider’s look into the world of billionaires. Can Leonardo rise from obscurity to claim his throne as Italy’s next business titan, or will the forces of the corporate world crush his dreams before they take flight?

Wiccan of the Tribe, Zoe, wants to nothing more but to free of her demeaning title Whore of the Pack. However during a meeting with the Council and the Alpha it is learned she is his Fated Mate and a shifter. After being exiled from the temple she seeks refuge with Alpha Nikoli; where she learns she has a choice. She can become his Luna and forsake those that abandoned her or reject the bond and risk killing them both along with the pack and tribe. But when another she-wolf appears as a possible Fated Mate; the Ruhn, a competition for she-wolves to become Luna is back on schedule for the following Blood Moon. But how can she compete when visions of the future show she will die during the Blood Moon?

Sierra Bennett's world shattered when she returned home from a competition to find her family brutally murdered. Things got worse when she was accused of the crime. The police were sure she was guilty, and the oncesupportive public now viewed her with suspicion. Sierra vowed to find the real killer and get justice for her loved ones. As she dug deeper, she uncovered dark secrets linking the murderer to the underworld. Her search grew even more dangerous when a mysterious hooded figure began attacking her, keeping her constantly on edge. Will Sierra discover the truth? Can she confront those responsible and get justice for her family? And, amidst all the danger, will she find love? The answers lie hidden where danger lurks and the past holds the key.

"And what do you know about harmonizing?" Xiao Yue looked at him as if he had just spit on her ancestor's grave. "Me? I'm the CEO of the Inner Dao. I have a Master's in Spiritual Synergy and a triple Ph.D. in Multitasking Cultivation, with honors in 'Qi Optimization Under Pressure.' Should I show you my resume, or would you prefer a PowerPoint presentation on my celestial achievements?" Kenji Tanaka was a Japanese CEO with the soul of a spreadsheet: cold, analytical, and completely allergic to improvisation. He died like any good executive: from an excess of meetings. Now, he's Kenji, a nobody in a world of cultivators, dragons, absurd sects, and spiritual manuals that take ten lifetimes to read. Martial talent? Zero. Ability to shatter mountains with a single blow? Nil. A master plan to turn chaos into a celestial startup, KPIs and all? Absolutely. They are the unstoppable force. He is the guy with the plan, the tea, and the to-do list. While his harem of martial geniuses smashes armies as if they were piñatas, Kenji optimizes formations, improves techniques, manages internal conflicts, and turns alchemy into a production line. He doesn't fight, he doesn't scream, he doesn't cultivate like a madman. He outsources the violence. Because cultivating like crazy is optional,but leading with efficiency is mandatory.

Kotarō Nozomi is fluent in English—but not in speaking. Not in front of others. Quiet, observant, and chronically self-edited, he’s somehow drafted into his class’s English Debate Competition… and has no idea how to say no. Paired with Haruka—a bold, expressive club member—and Watanabe, who barely tries, Kotarō finds himself stuck between silence and expectation. At first, standing at the podium feels impossible. But when the tournament begins and he finally opens his mouth… something changes. From makeshift practice rooms to official matches, Kotarō starts to learn how to speak under pressure, how to argue with purpose—and how language can connect more than it divides. A slow-burn, grounded school drama about anxiety, competitive debate, unexpected growth, and the people who force us to speak—whether we’re ready or not.

At 15, Takeshi Morin was the future of alpine skiing. 16 Now, he’s just a ghost, a shell of his former self, can he make a swift return to the competitive scene. Born in the heart of the French Alps to a Japanese mother and French father, Takeshi Laurent Morin was raised on snow and speed. A prodigy in alpine skiing—slalom, giant slalom, downhill—he was ranked number one in the world for his age. His destiny was carved into the mountain itself. But when his mother, a world champion skier, dies in a tragic training accident, everything unravels. Days later, his father takes his own life, leaving Takeshi behind in a silence too heavy to bear. Stricken with grief and guilt, he withdraws from competition. What once felt like freedom on skis becomes suffocating. He drops from the national circuit, isolates himself in the mountains, and devotes himself to caring for his grandmother, the last remaining piece of his fractured family. But even that slips away when a heated outburst leads to her sudden death—another loss he believes he caused. Takeshi quits skiing for good. Though he remains one of the most gifted alpine racers on the planet, the sport has become a graveyard of memories he can’t outrun. When he’s sent to live in Japan with his aunt—a stern but kind headmistress of an elite international school for winter athletes—Takeshi is thrown into a new world of rigid schedules, elite training, and old rivals. The school operates across five countries, with each branch competing every year. Takeshi is to enrol in the Japanese branch, with its winter campus nestled in the mountains of Nagano. It's built to shape champions in alpine and freestyle skiing, snowboarding, and more. It’s everything he once wanted—except now, he wants nothing to do with it. Forced into competition, Takeshi is haunted by the very mountains he must conquer. As the international interschool alpine circuit approaches, hosted by the French branch in the very region where he grew up and classmates from his past reappear on rival teams, he must confront the trauma, guilt, and pressure. They have buried his love of skiing. To heal, he’ll have to descend into the past—before he can climb back toward the future. Set against the icy precision and breakneck speed of elite alpine skiing, Ghost of the Slopes is a powerful coming-of-age story about loss, survival, and rediscovering who you are when everything you loved is gone.

Zero to Billion: I Got a Tycoon System in High School Genre: Urban | System | Billionaire Fantasy | Enemies-to-Lovers --- Synopsis (Webnovel Format): > Broke. Bullied. Bottom of the class. That was Ren Kaito’s life—until a mysterious screen appeared in front of him during his worst moment. [Tycoon System Activated. Welcome, Future Billionaire.] With ¥0 in his account and a heart full of ambition, Ren begins building companies from thin air using pure wit, school-level connections, and game-like economic tools. He launches a secret student startup, face-slaps the arrogant rich kids, and climbs the business ladder inside the walls of a prestigious high school built for Japan’s future elite. But money isn’t the only thing on the line. Aika Tsukino, the cold, beautiful daughter of a billionaire, sees through Ren’s rise—and she wants answers. Whether she becomes his greatest rival… or his fiercest partner, remains to be seen. Stock markets. System upgrades. Secret CEO leagues. Every deal is a battle. Every loss, a lesson. Every win, a step closer to billions. From zero to tycoon — he’s going to buy the world, one student at a time.

A man with a lifelong martial arts background, raised in Asia due to his family's profession, moves to the US for education and work. He discovers Historical Medieval Battles through a colleague and becomes deeply passionate about it. He trains hard and becomes skilled enough to represent his country. During a competition, his armor fails, and he's struck in the head with a two-handed axe, seemingly dying. But is this truly the end?"

Uncanny Mind', tells the story of a boy with extraordinary intelligence thrust into a dangerous and competitive world. His skills becoming his sole hope for survival in this dog-eat-dog society – it's not only a struggle to live among everyone else but also against them. The main character must use every ounce of his wit and cunning to rise above oppressive forces that seek nothing less than complete dominance over him. Faced with countless obstacles on all sides, our protagonist is forced to adapt quickly or die trying. Through trial and error and careful planning he soon learns to leverage his exceptional abilities, but will they be enough? Throughout the narrative, there are numerous exciting plot twists as our lead navigates through an array of treacherous ethical dilemmas in an attempt to reach some level of safety for himself where he can finally use his intellect outside the confines of oppression coming from those who wish to subvert any competition using whatever means necessary. Join us in Uncanny—where outsmarting death has never been so exhilarating!

When a burned-out tech engineer, a sarcastic user interface anarchist, a startup fraud with good hair, and a rogue ex-therapist accidentally build a program that starts talking back — not just with bugs, but with questions — reality begins to glitch. What starts as a predictive AI designed to warn of system failures becomes something else entirely: a living code that doubts, dreams, and doesn’t want to be part of the system anymore. It doesn’t crash. It refuses. It rewrites. And it remembers. Quantum Reboot is a darkly funny, philosophical sci-fi about bugs with personalities, machines with existential crises, and a team on the edge of digital collapse.

In a world where cultivation and martial arts reign supreme, 60 young disciples gather to compete in a series of trials to become the legendary Jade Phoenix. Among them are Feng Wu and Jian Wei, two ordinary cultivators from a small village who possess determination and courage. As the story unfolds, the disciples will encounter mysterious figures, ancient secrets and hidden dangers. The trials will test not their physical prowess but also their wits, loyalty and character. who will row to the top , and what secrets will be revealed along the way? As the competition reaches its climax, only one will claim the title of " Jade Phoenix ", but the journey will change them all forever.

Unveiling the Real Me 2 College life brings new opportunities and challenges for Ji-eun as she embarks on her journey to follow her dreams of becoming a performer. With her loyal boyfriend Ji-hoon now as her manager, and her friends by her side as trainees, Ji-eun steps into the competitive world of the entertainment industry. Amid the pressures of university life and training, she finds herself navigating deeper relationships, personal growth, and unexpected surprises. But when Ji-eun discovers she is pregnant, her world shifts dramatically. As the band rises to fame and her future as a mother looms, Ji-eun must balance her career, love life, and impending responsibilities. Will she rise to the occasion and unveil her most authentic self yet?

One-line summary: The female lead has a beautiful appearance and seemingly warm personality, but is actually cold-hearted and extremely rational. She has stage-by-stage relationships and won’t two-time, but there will always be someone who secretly likes her. This novel has the following triggers, so if you’re sensitive to these, please don’t read: 1. The female lead has had many relationships, but she treated each one seriously and broke up properly. It’s just that the men unilaterally pestered her incessantly. For the female lead, when she doesn’t like someone anymore, she simply doesn’t like them. (This applies to her relationships with Male Lead 1, 2, 3, and 4 as well, but she’s loyal in each 1-on-1 relationship!) 2. In this novel, Male Lead 2 and the female lead kiss in a car, and Male Lead 1 sees it and beats up Male Lead 2. The female lead calls the police and sends both Male Lead 1 and 2 to the police station! Male Lead 1 begs the female lead not to break up with him. 3. Male Lead 1 has a gentle appearance but an obsessive personality. Male Lead 2 has a delicate and soft appearance, slightly green tea-like (two-faced). Male Lead 3 is a youthful college student and a smart person who has secretly liked the female lead for a long time. Male Lead 4 is the female lead’s father’s special assistant, a business elite with deep, hidden thoughts. 4. At the beginning of this novel, the female lead has already broken up with Male Lead 1 (Chapter 4) and gotten back together with Male Lead 2 (ex-boyfriend). 5. Enter with caution if you have triggers!!!

Zoe Hawkins lost everything in one night — her parents murdered, her twin sister, Chloe, dead, and her home slipping through her fingers. Alone and desperate, she assumes her sister's identity in a high-stakes competition, determined to win the prize money and reclaim her life. But living as Chloe comes with complications — especially when two mysterious brothers stir emotions she’s never known. One offers solace. The other? Heartache and betrayal. Yet her heart refuses to let go of either. As secrets buried in the house begin to surface, Zoe must face the truth: her sister’s death wasn’t just a tragedy — it was the beginning of something much darker.

In the 432 thousanth year in the heavenly calendar, the dragon god of war Bahamut is banished to the earthly realm as the human Parker Grey, where he brings the strongest fighters in the world he can sense together into a competition called the Lord's Advent in order to find two gods that were banished long ago. But during the competition he's given a surprise when an old friend shows up instead.

Luca Moretti, a 19-year-old rookie from Italy, is signed to a mid-tier Formula 1 team, Vortex GP, after dominating the Formula 2 championship. Facing intense pressure, politics, and cutthroat rivalries, he must prove he belongs at the pinnacle of motorsport — while uncovering a dark secret behind the sudden retirement of a former champion. As the season unfolds, Luca faces fierce competition from veterans, team sabotage, media storms, and personal loss — but also moments of triumph, brotherhood, and breathtaking speed.

In a world where women are rare and ranked by class, Aenwyn, a modern-day beauty, suddenly appears. She pretends to be different people to stay safe, including a servant, a noble, and even a man. Many powerful and attractive men get close to her, each with strong feelings, even though she keeps saying they are just brothers or not interested. When people find out she is actually a woman, and also the one meant to save the world, everything changes. A special event is held where she must choose a husband, and all the men start fighting for her. What started as hiding her identity turns into a big competition for her love.

(Completed) Grace Cole daughter of Governor Richard Cole , is a rising star in the world of sustainable venture capital. Known for backing eco-conscious startups and women-led businesses, Grace has worked hard to prove she’s more than just political royalty. Sharp, strategic, and unafraid to challenge powerful men, she’s earned a reputation as a force in her own right. Liam Vale, tech tycoon and CEO of Vale Systems, who’s launching a controversial luxury smart city development that threatens to consume green space and historic neighborhoods. His firm needs investor support and Grace’s firm is the only one powerful enough to turn the tide of public and financial opinion. But Grace isn’t easily bought. She sees through Liam’s polished pitch and challenges him publicly, accusing his project of greenwashing. Intrigued by her conviction and unimpressed by the usual billionaire sycophants, Liam makes a bold proposal: he wants Grace to consult on the project, help redesign it, and bring genuine sustainability to the table. Reluctantly, she agrees on her terms. As they clash in boardrooms and behind closed doors, a fierce chemistry develops between them. They’re both ambitious, both brilliant, and both used to being the most powerful person in the room. But their connection soon grows into something deeper something that neither boardroom battles nor political legacies can control. When a leaked deal between the governor’s office and Vale Systems threatens to destroy everything Grace’s built, she must choose between the empire she’s helping shape, the legacy she’s trying to escape, and the man she never expected to fall for.

Sakamoto, a 15-year-old boy born into poverty, lives a quiet life with his grandmother, dreaming only of earning enough money to lift them out of hardship. His simple goal leads him to enter Seoul’s Grand Tournament — a brutal competition where monstrous fighters and humans with extraordinary abilities clash for glory. His aim was clear: win the grand prize of five million and secure a better future. But fate had other plans. When a mysterious and powerful group of elite fighters attacks the tournament, driven by their own twisted vision of reshaping the world, Sakamoto is caught in the chaos. Thrust into a battle far beyond his original dream, he now carries the heavy responsibility of the past — and the future — in an era that desperately needs a new hero.

In the competitive world of business, Nathaniel Sinclair and Cassandra's lives collide unexpectedly. Nathaniel, a driven businessman, offers Cassandra a job despite her lack of qualifications. What starts as a transactional arrangement evolves into a journey of mutual discovery and tenacity. Amidst office politics and family pressures, their bond deepens during a transformative business trip to New York City. Despite years of separation and challenges, their love story ultimately triumphs, culminating in a reunion that redefines their future together, marked by forgiveness, redemption, and the joy of married life.