Bennington Young Writers Contest

After dying from betrayal, Thomas reincarnates as Jolthar Kaelzhar, the neglected son of a powerful clan, just after his brothers kill him. With Jolthar's memories and the blessing of Qalena, Thomas vows to rise from his lowly position and claim power in his new life.

"A man who gains power through pleasure, reborn in a life where pleasure is a sin." Yu Cheng didn’t sign up for this—a life of noodles, endless shifts, and envy was all he knew. But one cosmic fluke later, he’s reborn as Tian Hao 2.0, the spoiled young master of the Skyward Lotus Sect, expected to uphold honor and cultivate to greatness. There’s just one snag: the old Tian Hao was infamous for his lack of discipline, and the new one's path to power isn’t exactly orthodox. Thanks to a Heaven-tier technique, Tian Hao can ascend to power by enjoying life—good food, drink, and… well, the finer things. But in a world where pleasure seeking is seen as practically demonic, he’ll have to navigate scheming elders, puritanical sects, and a Celestial Overseer who might just be having too much fun watching him break every rule. Skyward Lotus Sect was all about discipline—until Tian Hao arrived.

-Op Mc? Yes! -Daughter? Yes! -Multiple worlds? Yes! -Vast Lore? Yes! -Fastpace? Yes! ... "You either Die a Villain or Live long enough to see yourself as a Hero." ~Probably Spark --------------------------------------- Spark, the lofty young master of the Dwight family, had always been a mystery. His true abilities were never known until the day he stepped onto the frontlines. In one awe-inspiring exhibition of power, Spark shocked the world and sent the coalition army of the five emperors into a chaotic retreat. Now, with the eyes of the world on him, each faction lusted to uncover the secrets behind his unparalleled strength. Still, in spite of the rampant curiosity and greed, nobody had the guts to confront him directly. And with every rumor spread of his feats, a question burned in every mind: was Spark this powerful all this time, or was he casting an illusion of strength before everybody's eyes?

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

Hans, at twenty years old, leaves behind the noble Roxon after two years of working as his magical and historical scribe. He departs to pursue his childhood dream of becoming an adventure writer, but what he encounters will change his life. The novel consists of several interconnected stories, almost like arcs, and this first volume contains approximately six stories, spanning around 60 chapters.

Web novel writer Jin Han-sol, who had an unfortunate accident on a trip to England to clear his head, said, “This is… Big Ben?” When I opened my eyes, I found myself in the middle of the British Empire of the 19th century, where romance, literature, and racism breathed! You have to survive somehow, from the dockworker to the rich maid to the babysitter! The opportunity that came to him who had worked so hard that his feet were sweating, “Teacher! No, author! I’m glad to see you now!!” “…… You’re a writer?” “He’s the best writer of novels in London right now.” That chance, a fiction writer? At this time, the writing of the Great Moon, which will change the world with a single pen, begins to give cider to the bastards of the British Empire! _________ Release Schedule: 3 Chapters on Wednesday and 4 Chapters on Sunday

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

The power of revenge.

Isule, a 15-year-old high school student, is both a marijuana user and a courier for his childhood friend who introduced him to cannabis. One day, he unexpectedly meets an elderly scientist who deeply regrets neglecting his family to create the world's best marijuana strain. When the scientist finally succeeds in developing the perfect strain, he finds himself alone and old. At this point, he meets Isule, a young boy with a strong passion for smoking weed. The scientist passes on his legacy to Isule with the condition that he spreads the black void strain worldwide. Will Isule become a leader with this legendary strain, or will he face failure and lose everything?

A prodigy is sent to the body of a failing college student who chose his major only to appease his parents. Meanwhile the college student with the personality of a crooked politician is sent to the body of the noble young lord. Their temperaments that failed them in their original lives suddenly become useful in their new lives and it's as if the world has become a lot less difficult. The only doubt left in their minds is whether they stole the life of someone that cherished it?

The protagonist, Ye Wudao, sees himself as a crusader of sorts—a playboy who takes the conquest of beautiful women as his greatest pleasure. Why should women be treated as sacred, untouchable goddesses? he muses. Why can’t I see them as my playthings, as pawns for my use, as my servants? After all, God has been so generous, granting him the privileges of being the only male heir in two powerful family dynasties. With so much bestowed upon him, what reason does he have to refrain from claiming beautiful women—the finest gifts God has given to men—as his own?

As Wang Jun, a prospective college student, savors the final summer of his third year of high school, he received an invitation from an anonymous sender to join the game 'Civilization Rise.' It's a game that pits worlds against each other in a fierce clash of civilizations. In this game, every participant received a gift to aid their civilization. However, for Wang Jun, there's a unique twist: with each level he gained, he earned stat and skill points, which he can only assign to his subordinates. With this leveling system, witness how Wang Jun leads his people to annex all five continents and sweep across countless worlds. In this war game of civilizations, the battlefield becomes a stage for heroes to vie for the title of the most powerful imperial civilization.

Dr. Jung Minho is a professor at Seoul National University (SNU) South Korea. He's very popular among people in the industry because he lead a research on people with the dinosaur blood. His life becomes complicated when conference man Kim's health deteriorates. And his annoying grand child suddenly wants compensation even when the chairman's not dead. He'd have to do anything in order to free himself from the clasp of Kim Kelvin.

A simple story about a guy who just wanted to talk. I wanted to tell a story kill some time and why not do something that I might possibly enjoy. Short tale about my history and what I'd wish would happen.

Fan of all things Japanese Ezekiel Lycan is thrusted in the DC Young Justice universe with the bloodline of the Celestial Breast of Western Sky Byakko. Will he succumb to the pressures of the DC universe or will the western world be added to the King's Domain.

A young vampire isn't able to get the love and care every child has he can only imagine how it works because his parents mysteriously die he is adopted by human parents who don't care about him but only his parents wealth

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.

（Warning:Mature content) Sirens they say have always had men falling at their feets. Serene De Vitto left the country three years ago,leaving school,family,friends and an ex boyfried behind. with an unknown reason she returns three years later only to win the title of a siren and a seductress a differenet woman from who she was before. Capturing the hearts of young masters and a source of envy to the women from the higher society. She catches the eyes of Lorenzo De Angelo a man feared and rumoured to be ruthless even to his own fiancee. Lorenzo also happens to be the ex she left behind. Will Serene be able to fully have the engaged man. Or will Enzo avoid the call of a siren. You'll know when you join their very long journey. First love they say doesn't die. ～～～～～ ''Just a word from you Rene and I'll end this wedding''Lorenzo says while looking at her with pleading eyes. The woman he will do anything for seems to want nothing to do with him. ''I wish you a happy married life Enzo''Serene says and walks out of the place a cold expression on her face. The moment she turns a tear slides down her cheeks ～～～ ''You are hurting me Enzo''She cries out trying to remove his hand while starring deep into his eyes. ''You hurt metoo Serene,Leaving three years ago,coming back''He says while starring at her Warning:This Novel will contain sensitive topics. Abuse,kidnappings,toture and all that.it is not any usual romance as the story line gets more interesting. THANK YOU FOR READING.

The Bulwark Duke’s residence had fallen. On the day of the duke’s son’s wedding, all men in the family were imprisoned. In just three days, the patriarch and duke died. What was originally a joyful occasion became a depressing funeral. Shen Yijia had transmigrated as the unfortunate bride. By the time her husband was sent back home to her, he was crippled and heavily injured. Everyone said that this fallen family would never recover. Shen Yijia possessed a spirit liquid that helped her bring her husband back from the brink of death. When Song Jingchen woke up, he advised her to marry someone else instead. Shen Yijia stared at his handsome face and shook her head. “Don’t worry, I’ll keep you.” On the way back to their hometown, they encountered bandits and even suicide warriors who tried to assassinate them at all costs. Shen Yijia patted her chest and vowed to her beautiful husband, saying, “Don’t worry, I’ll protect you.” However, nosy people kept nagging at her, saying that a wife should be knowledgeable, reasonable, and virtuous. Was she supposed to help her husband pick out a concubine too? Shen Yijia was annoyed. As a modern woman, she couldn’t possibly get her husband a concubine! Her husband belonged to her alone! For the sake of earning money, she hunted in the mountains, battled scum, and took in disciples. Eventually, Shen Yijia’s life became smooth sailing. - Many years later, they returned to the capital. Everyone assumed that Song Jingchen disliked having such a violent wife, and would soon divorce her to remarry. The young noblewomen rubbed their hands together in glee, waiting for Shen Yijia to leave so they could take her place. But as they waited and waited, they saw the Song Jingchen gently hold Shen Yijia’s hands right after the latter had beaten someone up. Song Jingchen asked worriedly, “Does it hurt?” [1v1 sweet love. A doting yet violent female lead vs a jealous two-faced male lead]

Are you interested in Big BOOBS!? or Big ASS. Me personally choose both! ---- Three main reasons to read this book:- 1. you already know it 2. yeah! lots and lots of it 3. you know damn well what I am talking about... go visit church/temple/mosque/monastery sometimes man, you need to clean your mind from time to time after reading this shit.

A Young and Sweetened flower explores the life of a young teenage girl riddled with new physical development, peer pressure, anxieties, deep desires and sexual tensions. It present a teenage girl as a sacrificial lamb in the society waiting to be devoured by men with uncontrollable lust and deep sexual desires and inclinations who have mastered various iresistible gimmicks, schemes and tricks all in a bid to get into her pant.

"Who touched you?" he asked, his eyes brooding down at her and when she didn't answer, his voice thundered in the room, "WHO?" The butler who stood near the wall spoke shakily, "Sir, it was Mr. Reverale," Damien's face turned sour, his jaw ticking in anger he turned his face to the side where the butler stood behind. "Bring the man here." "N-now?" stuttered the butler. It was the time of night. Damien who hadn't broken his eye contact with the girl in front of him, pushed his hand against the wall which now rested beside his beautiful girl's head. Turning his body, he first looked at his butler who had his head bowed. With great courage, the butler came to meet his Master's eyes, "Do you have any other better time? Or should it be after I wring your neck?" Damien asked calmly tilting his head. Not a second later, the butler ran out of the room to return back with Mr. Reverale after twenty minutes. "Damien, are we having a late tea party?" Mr. Reverale came to greet but the master of the house had other plans. Spotting the knife that was stuck to the apple on the table, he reached for it to pull it out. Just as Mr. Reverale went to exchange a handshake with him, Damien took hold of his hand to place it on the table. In one swift movement as if he were chopping onions, he chopped the four fingers of the man off his hand making him yelp and cry in pain. "No one touches what is mine. I am sure this will remind you the next time you even think about touching her," sighed Damien as if he were tired of telling people to keep their dirty hands off his belongings. Meet Damien Quinn, a pureblooded vampire who is a complete narcissist, brash with his words and stingy even though he is rich who haggled when he bought a slave from the black market. On the other hand, meet Penelope who believes she is a 'guest' for a few days at the Quinn as she is intent on escaping from the odd vampire who needs therapy. ~ Discord: https://discord.gg/K63uVqN

Abijah or Miss J,21, newly hired kitchen manager at Cedar Falls K12 Academy on the southside of Milwaukee Wisconsin. Abijah was fully aware of the supernatural world around her. She knew about the werewolf pack and territory that she lived and worked on. About the wizards, witches, fairies, dragons, vampires and more that existed in the world. And how the school was a mixed species tolerant facility. She respected them and stayed in her Lane that is until young Zavier Marshall, 7, future Alpha of the Cedar Falls pack, comes to her one day claiming that she is his mate! Follow the crazy adventure of self-discovery and courage as Miss J, not only has to deal with a young arrogant Alpha, but also his super jealous and possessive wolf, Tank. And an obsessive ex-boyfriend that refuses to accept the fact that she has a Mate! Warning this book contains Rape, Violence, Harsh Language and Dark Content. And human, mystical creature relations. It may cause triggers so be aware!

Lea Wilson life fell to rock bottom after entrusting her share to her Fiance. He betrayed her and dumped her for her step sister Amelia. In the state of grief and shock, Lea died in a car accident. Thinking her miserable existence has come to an end, she found herself reborn to her younger self. She was given a second chance to rewrite her fate. In this new life, everything was the same. The over ambitious Kelvin the pretencious Amelia and the declining state of the company. Lea is left with an option, Let the same break up happen or to take control as the boss. In this her new life, she encounters Rowand who she knew as an artist. What she didn't expect was that he had his own agenda. Lea is trapped in a maze, surrounded by countless foes than friends. Who can she trust? The answer is herself. She bottled up her feelings building a huge walk around her heart. But still, she ended up falling in love with him. What would she do if she found out that he was here to destroy her. Note: Chapters would be released daily. Extra chapters can be summoned through these ways: 1) One golden ticket= 1 extra chapter 2) Any gift above 300 coins= 3 Chapters