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Exiled to Earth. Separated from his children. Stuck babysitting the demon twins of a cosmic warlord. It’s safe to say Iode de Pandavatton’s life did not go as planned. Once a powerful parahuman from another world, Iode now finds himself navigating a planet filled with vampires, werewolves, secret factions, and caffeine-dependent humans. With a body decaying from a curse he cast on himself (yes, he’s that kind of genius), all he wants is to get home and fix the mess he left behind. But when he finally returns, he’s hit with a cruel truth: time moved on without him. His world is unrecognizable, broken by conflict and division. Worse yet? A prophesied invasion looms in the shadows. With diplomacy dead and hope in short supply, Iode makes a decision: If the world won’t unite on its own... he’ll force it to. Even if it means becoming the villain everyone fears. [ please note, this is the same novel as Clash of Friction, I decided to enter it into the Webnovel spirity awards contest...]

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.

The Loyalty Game Psychological Drama | Political Family Suspense When Governor Tunde Iroko’s mother needs a caregiver, he launches a secretive, high-stakes contest: The Loyalty Game. With a $6,000 monthly prize, candidates from all walks of life compete in a series of intense psychological tests to prove their worth and their loyalty. But this isn’t just about caregiving. It’s a battle of trust, secrets, and survival under constant watch. Friendships form, alliances crack, and betrayal lurks behind every smile. As the game unfolds, the candidates and the governor’s family must confront harsh truths about power, love, and what it really means to care. Who will win the game? And at what cost? Dive into The Loyalty Game—a gripping tale of suspense, heart, and human ethics.

WATCH FOR MY NEW BOOK CORE ANOMALY What happens if in a world where three factions rule, appears one being led by his desires and turns this world in his playground? What if this being gets a way to obtain an immense power, blessed by the Gods and reborn in a body with one of the greatest potential? Well, people will queue up waiting to kill him, but when you try to kill someone like that, you only serve as a stepping stone to his ascension. Look at our protagonist, Axel, who one day will shake the world simply by mentioning his name, or any of the titles he earns along his way to the existential apex. [ Fantasy Carnival Contest ] Author Note: english is not my first language and also first time writing, so I'll try my best and also I accept any comments to improve, because it's sure I'll have some mistakes. Cover's not mine, yet it's edited by me. R-18 content will take place in this novel. Enjoy :) My Discord: https://discord.gg/tJTJc5NJhu My ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/primedarkness812 Donate to help me write!

Neil Angelo, born from a legacy of blood and betrayal, stands as the heir to a long-lost dynasty in the American underworld. Growing up in the shadows of Asia’s most dangerous streets—from the smuggling routes of Mumbai to the high-tech cyber labs of Beijing—Neil makes his way back to America with a singular mission: to reclaim his father’s broken empire. But the landscape has shifted. The mafia is no longer governed by old-world traditions; it’s now a battleground of technology, strategy, and fear. From the dazzling casinos of Las Vegas to the covert arms deals in Russia, Neil finds himself in a game of wits against seasoned crime lords, government operatives, and even the women who might want his heart—or his life. As conflict simmers in the dark and foes disguise themselves as allies, Neil Angelo faces a critical choice: rise to power as a king... or fall like a mere pawn. In this ruthless world of crime, loyalty is the ultimate currency, love is a perilous game, and power comes at a steep price—paid in blood.

*This is my entry for the WSA 2025 Contest!* This story revolves around Ashton Grace, a delinquent with a brash personality and a rough past. Ashton lives day to day in an endless, boring cycle of school, beating rival gangs, and skipping on stupid, mundane homework until his 18th birthday arrives, and his life changes forever. On his 18th birthday, a cursed demon sealed within Ashton awakens, changing the course of his life and even Ashton's unknown future unexpectedly. To find answers of his existence and to rid of the demonic curse, Ashton must work with Co, an underground exorcist organization that purifies demons lurking in the human realm to rid of powerful devils within the city of Tsurugi. Now to purify the world of demons and devils, Ashton must also work with Jin Itsuki, one of the top exorcist of Co nick-named Mad Dog, and seemingly the only person who can tame the demon inside of Ashton. Unexpectedly, of course, that comes with many problems--one with being falling in love with the one man who hates demons the most. Turning 18 is the worse, ain't it? —————————————————— ADDITIONAL TAGS: #ACTION #HORROR #SUPERNATURAL #THRILLER #ENEMIESTOLOVERS #FIRSTLOVE #TRADGEY #DEMONS #ANGELS —————————————————— Chose Your Agent:

In a world that's overwhelmed by technology, noise, and a kind of spiritual forgetfulness, a barefoot man in a hoodie wanders through the bustling streets of Mumbai, almost invisible to those around him. His mere presence disrupts the cameras, hushes the chaos, and awakens long-buried memories in the people he encounters. He’s unsure of his own identity, but slowly, the world starts to remember. He is Shiva. The god of transformation, reborn in this age of algorithms. As he stirs to life, so does Anika—a sharp-minded hacker who feels disillusioned with the modern world. Plagued by dreams and an unexplainable connection to the mysterious man in the hoodie, she finds herself pulled into a reality that challenges everything she thought she knew. She’s not merely a bystander in this divine comeback—she is Sati reborn, the goddess who once walked into flames and now must rise from them. But their reunion isn’t a fairy tale. Corporate giant Daman Raut, armed with an AI network known as Project Narak, ignites a global conflict—not with guns, but through manipulation of perception. Truth gets twisted, memories are erased, and divinity is ridiculed. As faith turns into a threat to power, Shiva and Anika must awaken the dormant spirit of humanity—not by conquering the world, but by helping it remember. From the quiet echoes of Kailash to the rebirth of the sacred Ganga, from the cosmic Tandava to the digital battleground, Shiva and Sati spearhead a revolution rooted in stillness, breath, and balance. In the ultimate choice between returning and staying, the flame doesn’t retreat into myth. It transforms into the world.

--WSA 2025 ENTRY-- Neraxis saved the people and wiped out the monsters, but instead of cheers, he faced silence and a glowing blue text: [Task Failed Successfully!] [Rating Generated: SSS-Rank] "The hell does that even mean?" he muttered, finding the situation a bit strange. Before he could process, the so-called heroes—who had hidden while he fought—emerged. He waited for gratitude, only to feel a dagger pierce his back. The only girl he loved stood behind him. She betrayed him. The crowd and heroes? They were staring at him with disdain and contempt. "You..." he groaned as a spear and sword headed for him, ending his life. But instead of dying, he was sent back to the past—specifically, to the first day of the academy, year 2367, 8 years before his death. However, many things had changed. One of the most significant was the sudden appearance of a Tower, a mysterious structure that had appeared across all the continents, granting power to those brave enough to contest its challenges. "Not again... With this chance I will end you all" Neraxis vowed to himself, embarking on his path of revenge, while also trying to give his life new meaning. ***** Disclaimer: MC is not instantly going to be a villain, as his background is that of a hero. The switch will be gradual in accordance with the events that happen along the way. Some snippets of such events have already been teased :) *****

Haruki Tenma is the kind of boy no one ever notices twice. Calm, quiet, and a little too good at staying invisible. His only real passion? Capturing fleeting moments through the lens of his camera. Miyako Hanabira is the girl everyone notices. Loud, stylish, unpredictable—and way out of Haruki’s league. She’s the type who goes viral without trying and laughs in the face of rules. To her, Haruki was just a "safe friend"—the background guy with a good heart and no game. Until one accidental photo submission... turns into a national contest win. And that photo? A cosplay shot of Miyako—so perfect, so romantic, it gets them entered into a government-sponsored *symbolic youth marriage program*. Now they’re **secretly married**. Legally? Yes. Emotionally? Absolutely not. Romantically? …Well, that’s complicated. To avoid a scandal, the two agree to fake nothing, feel nothing, and just wait it out until graduation. But as they share mornings, dinners, house chores, festivals, and after-practice walks under cherry blossoms—something fragile and real starts to bloom between them. They’re not dating. They’re just married. So why does it feel like love?

This entire story takes place in a forest — a very dangerous forest, a dark empire. The name of that forest is Omariya Footsteps. In this forest, there are many ancient tribal human groups. Some of them include the Naazi, Moji, Dhrunari, Ekkoru, and many others. Among them, the Naazi are a very powerful tribe with a large army. Across the whole of Omariya Forest, the Naazi hold dominance because of their strong military. Next to them are the Moji, who are always looking to conquer the other tribes. But they never dare to mess with the Naazi — they fear their army. Far away from all of this, there is a military base. It never interferes, but it watches from a distance. That is the current situation in the Omariya Footsteps. These forests — the Omariya Forest — are located in the Congo Basin of South Africa. But then… something happens. Because of certain people, the Naazi army is destroyed. The once powerful Naazi tribe becomes weak. And then, one man, who comes from outside the forest, arrives to save them. This is the story. There are many interesting things in this story — like how the Naazi army was destroyed, why that man came, and what the hidden forces did. This story takes a new turn from a place in India — the Milton Research Center (MRC) located in Mumbai. This organization conducts research on many things related to the forest. One day, they discover something in that forest — something that completely changes the history of the Omariya Footsteps. The key person in this story is Virat — he works in the Milton Research Sector. Riya, who also works there, plays an important role. Because of these two people, the story of the Naazi tribe changes forever.

After centuries of bloodshed between humans and beastmen, a fragile peace is forged—through a brutal hunting festival. The prize? The human king’s youngest son, Ezra—a veiled beauty, silent and mysterious. When the triplet werewolf Alphas win the contest, they expect a powerless human omega—a symbol of peace, nothing more. What they get insted something even more dangerous: a bond. But only one of the three shares Ezra’s fated connection. As Ezra is forced into a cold, unwanted marriage, secrets begin to unravel. Because fate isn’t done with him yet. There are still two more Alphas out there— His second fated mate was the white lion Clan's crown prince, but he didn't expect that there would be a third mate too.

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.

What if the contest that could make you a famous author… is also the reason you might die? Jacob thought the prestigious writing competition would be his one shot at changing his life — a step toward healing, fame, and fulfilling his mother's wish. But behind the shiny screens, public rankings, and bestselling titles… lies a secret platform harvesting the stories of the most talented young writers — and burying the authors along with them. Now, the question is no longer “Will you win?” It's “Will you survive long enough to finish your story?”

In a dystopian future, society has found a new form of entertainment — a brutal, high-stakes spectacle where those guilty of heinous crimes are thrown into a deadly game. Broadcast live across the globe, the prisoners fight for the ultimate prize: freedom… and a billion-dollar fortune. Each prisoner is assigned a monetary value — a mere million dollars per life. Spectators become players themselves, able to support or sabotage the contestants in real time, wielding power over who lives and who dies. As the world watches, a question echoes in every mind: Are human lives truly worth a price… or are they priceless? Temptation, greed, and fear push the condemned to their limits. In this ruthless arena, morality collapses and survival reigns supreme. When the walls close in, will you choose to kill… or be killed? Upload everyday 2 chapter everyday with over 1.2k words every chapter.

In a fractured multiverse where worlds collide and vanish, a mysterious and deadly game unfolds. Players from across realms—heroes, outcasts, and those lost to time—are summoned to compete in a brutal trial of survival. Each level of the labyrinth challenges their strength, cunning, and morality, pushing them ever closer to a dark unknown. At the heart of this cruel contest lies a secret: the labyrinth’s true purpose is far beyond the players’ comprehension. With each victory, the stakes rise, revealing layers of treachery, forgotten histories, and runes that bind the fates of the competitors in ways they can't begin to understand. As alliances form and break, and the game’s true architect lurks just out of reach, players must confront their deepest fears—and uncover the truth behind the labyrinth’s creation before it consumes them all. In this unforgiving world, there are no easy answers, and the path to victory is a descent into madness.

In the ruthless underworld of Mumbai, where bloodlines rule and bullets speak louder than words, Arpan More was born not into life—but into power, violence, and shadows. Groomed to inherit his father’s criminal empire, he rules with silence, strikes with precision, and loves with caution—until a girl named Samruddhi Jadhav ignites the one war he never prepared for: the war within himself. Samruddhi, an idealistic journalist with a haunted past, is chasing a story that could burn the city down—starting with the More family. What begins as a mission to expose a crime lord becomes a dangerously intimate obsession with the very man she’s meant to destroy. But this isn’t a tale of love and roses—it's love drenched in gunpowder, betrayal, and buried secrets. As Arpan and Samruddhi fall deeper into each other, their pasts begin to bleed into their present. A hidden photograph, an unsolved murder, a voice from the dead—each chapter unearths a truth more brutal than the last. And when love is caught between legacy and justice, between revenge and redemption—every choice is a trigger, and every heartbeat might be the last. In a world where loyalty is currency and trust is fatal, **can love survive the war of kings and killers? Or will their story end like all others written in the underworld—**with blood on the walls and silence in their names?

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?

At exactly 3:03 a.m., a phone rings in a quiet Mumbai apartment. No one speaks. And yet the silence says everything. When a solitary translator begins receiving mysterious signals - glass that breathes, vinyl records that hold no sound, clocks that refuse to tell time - he’s drawn into a hidden layer of the city, where sound is memory and silence is truth. As lost love resurfaces through frequencies no human should hear, he must confront the possibility that his life is not entirely his own - that parts of it were erased, and others rewritten by something… listening. The Frequency of Silence is a haunting and lyrical literary mystery, weaving surrealism, romance, and metaphysical dread into a journey through forgotten time and parallel selves. Set in the dream-shadowed backstreets of Mumbai, this is a story about remembering what you once chose to forget.

In the ashes of a fallen India, the gods no longer rule—but their relics remain. Dhruv Patel, a 19-year-old dropout surviving in the ruins of Mumbai, stumbles upon a forbidden artifact hidden in the Elephanta Caves. What he awakens is no ordinary system; it's the Saptarishi Protocol, an ancient spiritual construct once wielded by the legendary Seven Sages of India. Now bound to a power older than civilization itself, Dhruv is thrust into a deadly quest: absorb and merge the lost relics scattered across the subcontinent, each guarded by corrupted deities, karmic beasts, or secret cults trying to rewrite history. But these relics do more than grant power; they reveal the true history of India, buried beneath lies, caste, and blood. As divine forces and ancient enemies rise, Dhruv must confront not only monsters and myths but the karmic debt of his soul. In a world where karma is currency, rebirth is power, and truth is a weapon, can one dropout rewrite the fate of a broken nation? The system is online. India is about to be reborn.

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Copyright: @sugarsomee book language: English. trigger warning: The novel contains adult content (r18+, rape, murders, trafficking, abduction, violence, mental abuse, torture, drugs) Please read only if you are comfortable; please refrain from spreading negativity. Boundless is a story about two lovers and their struggle against society and their love. The first book in the mafia series - PART I: THE MAFIA'S SON The heroine Riddhima lives in a small town with her father. Her father soon gets bedridden in an accident. She then comes to her uncle's (mother's sister's husband) house along with her father. But her uncle has bad intentions for her. Riddhi tries her best to avoid him. She then joins college for her future studies and also to keep distance from her uncle, and soon falls in love with her senior's brother, the dashing hero Armaan, who is the great mafia lord in Mumbai, Enemies who shudder upon hearing his name. Read this amazing novel to unleash the twists and turns in their fated love, their families, and the ill-omened society! What does fate have in store for the new lovebirds? Will Riddhima's father ever accept Armaan? Spoiler: Will society ever stop looking down upon girls like prey? Dive in with the author to know more!!

Aarohi Deshmukh is just a girl from Mumbai with a heart full of music and dreams too big for her modest life. While others chase fame or fantasy, she only wants to support her favorite K-pop group, SOLARIS, from afar — quietly, sincerely, and without expectation. But in a world where obsession masks as love and desire turns dark, even fans can become dangerous. When a malevolent force begins feeding on toxic fandom energy, turning admirers into threats, Aarohi overhears a whisper not meant for her ears — the voice of something inhuman. Chasing the mystery out of pure instinct, she’s pulled into another world — into the backstage chaos of SOLARIS’s world tour in London — and directly into the life of the idol she’s admired from afar: Jae-min. But this isn’t a dream. It’s a battleground. As a demon named Asura rises, craving the downfall of every idol once worshipped, Aarohi and Jae-min are drawn into a secret war — one that could end in ruin or redemption. She becomes more than a fan. She becomes the light standing between adoration and destruction. But fate demands a price. In the final battle, Aarohi must seal her memories to save Jae-min — forgetting everything they shared. Now, he must fight not only the shadows, but to reclaim the heart of the girl who no longer remembers him. In a world of fame, fantasy, and fragile hearts, can love survive even when the memories fade?

You have read thousands of stories about a player playing the VR MMORPG game about that player's life and how he soared high in his life and in the end we found that the game is just a tutorial or a product of some outer space species. but have you ever thought about what the life of a game maker will be? what if the game made is not a product of outer space species but of a simple man of our planet? what are the effects of the game on the world how many changes it can bring and how does one develop this game? this is a story about a young entrepreneur who had a dream of making a game that will leave such a long impact on history that many generations after him will know him as the father of the first and the last R MMORPG games. ----------------------------------------------------------------- the game will be completely new and will take inspiration from many other games, myths, and lore of many different cultures and religions. I have always dreamed of this whole thing and now I am just writing my dreams on this page. hope you will love it. ----------------------------------------------------------------- GUYS, I AM PARTICIPATING IN THE CONTEST SO IT WOULD BE LOVELY IF YOU SUPPORT IT AND VOTE FOR IT. AT LEAST LEAVE A REVIEW SO THAT I CAN UNDERSTAND MY FAULTS. -----------------------------------------------------------------

A romantic story about how two monsters fall in love: Joseph, the werewolf, falls in love with Angelica, the vampire, after she beats him and his sister in a singing contest. After buying a necklace that glows when his mood changes, Joseph accidentally turns himself into a werewolf. Once he turns himself into a werewolf, Angelica calls her vampire friends to destroy him, but once Angelica falls in love with Joseph, she tries to save him from her werewolf-hunting vampire friends with Joseph's sister and best friend.

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?

Super Thriller Live One stream. One player. One fatal choice. Every night at midnight, a chilling broadcast appears on the dark web — Super Thriller Live. No one knows who runs it. No one knows where it's filmed. But one rule is always the same: A random viewer is selected. They must play the game. If they win, they’re rewarded. If they fail... they die. Gao Jian, a quiet night shift worker with a troubled past, thought he was just another late-night viewer. But when his screen flickers and his name appears as the next contestant, reality warps into a living nightmare. Transported into a series of escalating horror scenarios — each more brutal, psychological, and surreal than the last — Gao Jian must follow the unseen host’s twisted instructions while millions watch in silence. With the world questioning whether the stream is real or just the most elaborate horror show ever made, Gao Jian must navigate a deadly maze of puzzles, hallucinations, and buried traumas. The reward: freedom and a second chance at life. The price of failure: live-streamed death. But Gao Jian isn’t just a player. He’s starting to remember things… things that connect him to the game in ways he never imagined. What if you weren’t just playing for your life? What if the game was playing you?

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?

They’re broke. They’re emotionally unavailable. They’re probably not licensed to do any of this. But somehow… they keep saving the world by accident. Meet Kazuki Kuroda, a washed-up conman with a mysterious past, a strawberry milk addiction, and a gift for lying through his teeth. Leading a team of psychic freeloaders, demon cats, and emotionally unstable sidekicks, he takes on odd jobs no one else wants—ghost infestations, psychic toddlers, cursed ramen contests… He never means to be a hero. He just wants lunch. But when a simple errand spirals into citywide chaos, Kazuki and his ragtag crew get mistaken for world-saving legends. Again. Between possessed microwaves, fake god impersonations, accidental cult leadership, and one very emotional haunted bathroom ghost, things start getting weird. And dangerous. Because beneath the punchlines and pratfalls… something darker is stirring. And Kazuki? He’s not just lying to the world. He’s lying to himself.

Leo Kael, a 16-year-old high school student, finds his life turned upside down the day a bolt of lightning strikes him. When he wakes up, a mysterious black bracelet has appeared on his wrist, and strange shadow powers begin to manifest themselves. As he tries to understand what's happening to him, Léo discovers that he's not the only one marked by the forces of darkness... Author's note: Hello to everyone stopping by, I just wanted to let you know that I will no longer be publishing chapters of this novel (The Chronicles of the Effect). I had to republish the story under a different title (The Chronicles of Awakening) in order to participate in a contest. So if anyone is really following the story or stumbled upon it out of curiosity, you can find the rest here: ➡️ https://m.webnovel.com/fr/book/the-chronicles-of-awakening_32976010200969905 Or directly on my page. Thanks to those who read it.

Dummy number one barges into my life like he owns the damn place, acting like the world owes him a damn trophy. Dummy number two? Oh, he's got me on speed dial and follows me like I'm some rare Pokémon he just has to catch. Meanwhile, I'm stuck playing referee in their never-ending "who's more annoying" contest. Senior year was supposed to be chill, but instead, I got front row seats to this circus. Honestly? Please leave me alone unless you wanna fight!