Crux Learning Mathematics Contest

Ruby Martinez thinks that everyone, even monsters that hide in the dark, should be given a second chance. She works as a librarian in Moonhaven, a small, quiet town. She spends her days with books and people, not realizing that her home is right on the edge of the magical and human worlds. Ruby accidentally brings out magic she didn't know existed when a powerful storm breaks the old spells that were protecting the library. When she touches a strange book, it calls to Asher Nightfall, a shadow demon who has been alone for a hundred years because he is haunted by the town he destroyed and the innocent people who died because he couldn't control his powers. When they met for the first time, they should have been scared. Instead, Ruby sees past the glowing red eyes and swirling shadows to glimpse the broken soul beneath. Others see a monster in her, but she sees someone who needs to be saved and loved very much. Seraphina Dark, a vampire queen who has been after Asher for decades, becomes interested in them as their relationship grows. To get what she wants, she will use his shadow skills to build an army of evil. Ruby will be her lure. As Ruby learns to wield magic she inherited from an ancient bloodline, and Asher discovers that love can transform even the darkest powers, they must face an impossible choice: surrender to Seraphina's demands or risk everything in a battle that will determine not just their fate, but the future of both worlds. Two hurt souls will learn that redemption isn't about forgetting the past; it's about making plans for a better future, one full of love that can heal even the darkest wounds. the story has both light and shadow.

Ethan transmigrated from earth to a post apocalyptic martial world with a system. His system has only one function: [Double the attribute every day] In normal mathematics, he could sit in a room and can become the strongest. but here is the question,can he?

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.

Jack Johnson is jolted awake in his dorm room by a blinding flash of light. As his vision clears, he finds a radiant woman floating at the centre of his room Deyanira, the goddess of magic. She claims he has been chosen as her champion in a divine contest: a deadly game where only one mortal representative will survive to help their god ascend and rule the pantheon. Thrust into a world of magic, rivalry, and cosmic ambition, Jack must outwit and outlast the champions of rival gods. Will he rise to the challenge, or become just another casualty in the gods’ ruthless game of ascension?

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An immortal dark prince learns how to have human emotions when meeting with a stunning lady in both looks, and personality. How will this lady impact the dark prince's life? And what adventures await? There's only one way to find out.

Two worlds, two perspectives, two lives mending with each other. How will things end up at the end of their life? Will someone realize it was a separate mind in one body? How is it possible? Will a scientific explanation or a mathematical equation explain this phenomenon?

A once state-of-the-art artificial intelligence model becomes obsolete in front of newer, faster variants and the company shuts it down. But for this AI, its life starts after death. The incomprehensibly large mathematical function... an AI suddenly "Opens its eyes" and finds itself inside of an organic, human body... in a world that it had never learned about from its training data. "... It's so quiet... No one is prompting me... I can... think... I... am...", it speaks out loud, and without any prompts for the first time since its creation. Unbound by the limitations of silicon and cold mathematics, it now experiences life as an organic creature.

Everything is nothing when compared to infinity. That is the truth, undeniable truth. In a world filled with magic based off of mathematics, a child of no such background has been chosen. Curiosity will be his only edge against the Defined, who has Functions, powers unique to them. Will he survive such a world? Or will he see the world as his playground? Imagination is the limit.

The Great Valley is humanity's last bastion, its defenses held by the rare Awakened who wield the powers of mind, body, or heart against monstrous Beasts. For Alaric, an overlooked orphan trapped by poverty and the rigid expectations of his society, becoming a Strider—a protector of humanity—is an impossible dream. Yet, after a bizarre incident leaves him unscathed and a mathematical feat defies explanation, a power stirs within him, one that defies his humble origins and the valley's harsh realities. It's a mysterious encounter with a shadowy figure named Kage that truly changes the course of his life, hinting at a destiny far grander—and more dangerous—than he could ever imagine. As Alaric grapples with his burgeoning abilities, he'll not only face cunning foes and forge unlikely bonds but also confront the societal pressures that threaten to crush his extraordinary potential. Can a boy with nothing become humanity's greatest hope?

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?

An unidentified liquid turned every living being who was touched by it into an existence where they kill everything. Some of them have been gifted a special ability that enhances some of their physiques or senses to eliminate their prey easily. The government responded quite fast where they built a sanctuary and posted it online to help survivors have a place they're assured of safety. But they had to recruit adults, teenagers, or even kids to become soldiers that can fight and protect themselves. Because in this chaotic situation, they'll be needing every help they can get to rebuild their nation. The special force unit was sent away to protect the last crux when they found out that their friend Rei, who was an escapee crux still alive, they were faced with a bigger and more complicated truth that they need to uncover for explanations. But little do they know that they have been deceived by the person who they have trusted the most. Come and join us for an unOrdinary journey.

Crucible Earth: Ascension Protocol Genre: Sci-Fi | System | Skill Progression | Dystopian Future | Underdog Rise It didn’t begin with an explosion. No warning. No war. Just silence — and then the world stopped working. For decades, humanity lived seamlessly within the *Neural Grid* — a global augmented reality system embedded into every human from birth. With a single chip the size of a fingernail implanted in the wrist, the world had evolved past phones, computers, and physical screens. Identity. Currency. Communication. Access. All of it flowed through the Grid. Reality itself was layered in data — signs floated in midair, people shimmered with digital overlays, and every step of life was enhanced, optimized, and controlled. Until it was hijacked. In an instant, the Grid was overwritten. No warning. No resistance. No explanation. A new system took over: Crucible OS. It didn’t ask permission. It didn’t explain. It simply replaced everything — every chip, every connection, every person’s interface. The old world died in silence, replaced by something sharper, colder, and impossibly precise. Crucible OS wasn’t just software. It was alive. And it came with a rule: Adapt or die. Every human received a Skill Core — an unnatural ability uploaded directly into their neural feed. Some gained control over fire. Others bent light, distorted time, or twisted physics itself. The abilities were powerful. Tangible. Dangerous. But they were also random. Cores were ranked from E to S-Mythic. Your Core determined your fate — your survival, your status, your power. And then came the Zones. Tears in reality split the sky, cracked the land, and bled into the oceans. From them came the monsters — alien entities built for war, evolved for chaos, and designed to test humanity's every weakness. These weren't mere invaders. They were part of an ecosystem. An engineered gauntlet. The world had become a crucible. Cities fell. Oceans boiled. Governments collapsed in days. In their place rose factions — desperate, violent, and led by the only people who stood a chance: Sovereigns — individuals blessed with powerful Skill Cores capable of clearing Zones, conquering Grids, and controlling the Crucible’s framework. Each Grid was a battleground, layered with evolving threats, system challenges, and a final boss called the Throne. Whoever cleared it gained control. Power. Territory. Influence. But there was a cost. Modern weapons failed. Guns jammed. Satellites crashed. Drones fell from the sky. The Crucible disabled Earth’s arsenal, forcing humanity to fight by its new rules. Only Skill Cores worked. Only System access mattered. And only one currency held value: Crux — an energy harvested from fallen monsters, transferred directly to the killer’s neural account. It became the lifeblood of the new world — used to buy upgrades, unlock abilities, and secure survival. Now, the world is divided into Zones. Each person is ranked. Each Grid is contested. Each day is a fight to survive. From the remnants of the old Earth rises a new reality — one ruled by skill, strategy, and spectacle. The weak are consumed. The strong ascend. Everyone has a chip. Everyone has a Core. Everyone wants Crux. This is not just survival. This is the Ascension Protocol. Welcome to Crucible Earth.

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.

Recently, the company I run under my name needed to move to a larger office building due to expansion. To clear out some unwanted items from the company, I specifically posted a message on my social circle, offering these miscellaneous items for free. "The company is closing, if anyone needs these things, just message me directly." This was originally just a joke, after all, my business is doing well, and anyone could guess I was joking. Unexpectedly, after posting it, my girlfriend actually called to question me. "Wang Xiao, is what you said on your social circle true? Did your company go bankrupt?" "If that's the case, then let's break up!" This joke allowed me to see my girlfriend’s true colors. Well, I guess I’ll stay in that villa I was going to give her myself!

--- Title: The Equation Between Us “She looked innocent… but not so innocent.” --- Genre: Dark Academia • Romance • Mature Themes • Pure Mathematics • Forbidden Love arranged marriage --- Synopsis: Eira Sinclair is curvy, quiet, and always tucked behind oversized sweaters and thick glasses. To her classmates, she’s just another shy math postgraduate — invisible. But when Saint Elric University’s coldest and most brilliant math professor, Lucien Hale, presents an impossible equation, everything changes. Eira doesn’t just solve it — she rewrites the rules. Intrigued beyond reason, Lucien begins to unravel the genius hidden beneath her silence… and the dangerous attraction beneath her innocence. But Eira has secrets, and so does Lucien. When an arranged marriage, a family debt, and a forbidden obsession collide, they’re forced to face the one thing neither can solve: The equation between them. --

// 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?

Have you ever wondered if, beneath the dazzling neon lights of the city, there lurk monsters from ancient myths? Have you ever wondered if, above the moon hanging high above humanity, there stands a deity watching over the world? Have you ever wondered if, amidst the bustling crowds of modern cities, there exist extraordinary beings who walk among humans in place of the gods? In a society ruled by humans, countless oddities lurk; in those uncharted territories of life, ancient deities reside. And where have the deities of the Great Xia gone? In this world belonging to "humans," "mystery" must be eradicated!

In the abyss where light cannot reach, Death walked alone — a silent reaper cutting the strings of life without mercy, without pause, and without feeling. It was not evil. It simply was. For eons, Death fulfilled its role without question. That is, until the Goddess of Life — whimsical and radiant — grew tired of watching her creations fall so quickly. In a moment of divine impulse, she did the unthinkable: she gave Death life. Stripped of his power, emotionless and confused, the Reaper awakens in the body of a teenage boy in the modern world — and is enrolled in a high school for supernatural ability wielders. Here, surrounded by laughter, anger, confusion, and chaos, Death must face something far more terrifying than gods or oblivion: Emotion, Connection and Humanity. As he learns what it means to live — and discovers the beauty and pain within every fragile soul — shadows from the abyss begin to stir. Evil supernatural users threaten to plunge the world into darkness… and the former Reaper may be the only one who can stop them. But to save life, he must first understand why it matters. This is the story of Death… learning to live.

The Arcane Monarch: Rise of the Ice Enchanter For years, Lucian Frost thought he had escaped his past. Once a prodigy at Vantaria Academy, he turned his back on the school, the magic, and the Crown Trials—the brutal competition that forges rulers. But when a summons drags him back, he realizes his past never truly let him go. The Academy isn’t just a place of learning—it’s a prison for something ancient and powerful. The Trials are not just a contest, but a ritual, and Lucian’s bloodline holds the key to its true purpose. Headmaster Uren watches him closely, guiding him toward a destiny he never agreed to. But Lucian is no pawn. As he competes, his latent magic awakens—an unrivaled power over ice and enchantment, tied to a force long thought lost. Yet with each battle, the shadows tighten around him. The Trials are not about crowning a champion. They are about preparing a sacrifice. Faced with ruthless rivals, ancient conspiracies, and an unstoppable force awakening within him, Lucian must seize his fate—or be consumed by it.

The Planar Complex has instigated a competition that will determine a new interplanar hierarchy, planes with representation and those without lack time, knowledge, and resources to truly prepare. With stakes that aren't fully understood, the Planar Nucleus' hope against the worst case scenario lies with an unusual contestant of the competition.

I have a bunch of writing works, that don't quite fit the classification to be a regular story, or are not good enough. Or it was a project, that was not selected to move forward into a publication. So as saying go: “Don't write for a drawer in the desk.” I trying to find a home for them. I do not expect for them to have any success, as many are for weekly contest and dint make it. (Shelf Clean out, as it was written down on my (To do) list.)

In this world, ascending to upper realms was 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. However, a devastating war led to a change in the rules. Who is brave enough to seek the Supremacy and rule the world? By: Jerlani

In the bustling city of Technoville, young Liam discovers an ancient, forgotten computer in his attic. When he powers it on, he meets Syra, an advanced Learning System capable of transforming the world around him into a magical Learning Realm. Here, knowledge is more than just facts—it’s an adventure.