Nostalgia Critic Hook

Los pensamientos de un soldado en una cruda noche de invierno en medio de una guerra perdida, llenos de incertidumbre y una extraña mezcla de nostalgia y resignación. Mientras el frío cala sus huesos y el viento silba entre los árboles desolados, su mente se llena de recuerdos de tiempos pasados, de risas y calidez que ahora parecen tan distantes como el amanecer.

Charlotte Ann Akintola tragically loses her life in a fatal car crash. However, death isn't the end for her. Instead, she finds herself reincarnated with a system in a mysterious new world known as The Great Wall of Benin—the very name of her favorite video game from her younger days, a game she once played obsessively, conquering its hundred challenging levels. To her surprise, Charlotte feels an inexplicable fondness for this new life. Equipped with a powerful system and the ability to wield flames, she now faces a thrilling yet daunting mission: to level up through this familiar yet strange world and ultimately confront and defeat the final boss. Each step brings her closer to uncovering the secrets of this realm, blending nostalgia with the harsh reality of survival.

"Trapped as the System in a fantasy world, I’m forced to guide a Protagonist with MAX LUCK who wins by sheer dumb luck. But when he dies, I take his place—and his broken luck might be the only thing saving me from becoming the villain of my own story." This hook is short, punchy, and immediately grabs attention by highlighting the unique premise, the humor, and the darker twist of the System’s takeover. It leaves readers curious about how the story unfolds!

Oswin Durnvale, a weary fast-food worker from modern-day Earth, never expected his life to end so abruptly—nor to begin anew in the body of Fray Nightshade, a somewhat wealthy but reclusive young man in a world reminiscent of early modern Europe. Struggling to adjust, Oswin finds himself in a world on the brink of crisis. As Oswin navigates this unfamiliar world, he stumbles upon a forgotten part of Fray’s inheritance—an old violin and a book of hymns dedicated to the Water Spirits. Driven by nostalgia for his past as a musician, he plays the melodies, unknowingly invoking a force beyond human understanding. To his shock, the spirits answer. Magic is real in this world, but it comes at a cost. Power is not given freely, and the more Oswin demands, the greater the strain on his body and mind. With each song, he inches closer to the unknown, toeing the line between a gift and a curse.

[WSA 2025 Entry] [You have inherited The Class Huntsman Of Death.] ...... Deathborne. A game that I couldn’t stop playing in my free time.  A game that hooked me to the core. A game that I was determined to finish and achieve the true happy ending by hook or crook. You might be wondering why. It's because no matter what choices I made, no matter how much I tried, it always ended with a bad ending. An ending with the protagonist winning at the cost of innumerable sacrifices and being left alone as the last surviving human. Would you enjoy a movie, novel, or game that ends with only the hero surviving? Would you like such an ending? Of course not. Neither could I. That's why I tried my hardest and kept trying. Alas, despite all my efforts, I have yet to reach the true happy good ending. That's why I kept on grinding to achieve a good ending until I got that message. [Congratulations, player Mr. Per781, for clearing all hidden conditions. You are now eligible to access the hidden route, as deemed by the game developer.]  [Do you want to proceed?]  [Yes] [No]  In the next moment, I felt my soul getting dragged by and my consciousness getting detached from the main body. Being a hardcore otaku, I knew what was going on. I almost showed a middle finger and screamed, "I will commit suicide in another world if you drag me." Just then hand emerged from the screen and pulled me into the monitor leaving the room empty which resonated with my last words. "FUCKING HELLLL!"

Hook Summary for "Supreme Dao Sword (道剑至尊)" What would you sacrifice to reach the peak of the cultivation world? Xian Zhu was born with nothing—no noble lineage, no divine inheritance, and no powerful sect to back him. In a world where strength determines fate, he was destined to remain insignificant. But Xian Zhu refuses to accept fate. He will rise, no matter the cost. With nothing but his unyielding will and mastery of Sword Qi, he embarks on a ruthless journey—manipulating, deceiving, and cutting down all who stand in his way. Resources are scarce, enemies lurk in every shadow, and even the heavens impose their judgment. But he does not care. Because in this world, only one truth matters: "Power is absolute. And I will become the strongest." A gripping tale of revenge, ambition, and cultivation, Supreme Dao Sword is perfect for fans of dark Xianxia, sword cultivation, and protagonists who will do whatever it takes to reach the top.

The first time she married him, he blew her head off with a gun. The second time she married him, she became a woman with the intelligence of a 5-year-old. To survive, she decisively slapped down a divorce agreement to humiliate him severely, and then... was pinned against the corner of the wall. Shi Lingyan hooked her leg and squinted his eyes, "You think I can't recognize you just because you changed your face?" Thus, she was pressed into marrying him for the third time _(:3」∠)_ Mr. Shi said, "To love your wife is to pamper her as if she's intellectually disabled." Shi Mei: "I knock your mom!" - [Rebirth] Pretend Idiot VS Genuine Schemer

An Hao deu um pulo, achando que tinha morrido, mas para sua surpresa, quando abriu os olhos, viu-se de volta ao ano de 1985. Para viver uma segunda vida, ela teria que suportar novamente os abusos da madrasta e da meia-irmã, o desgosto da sogra e o desprezo da cunhada, e a traição da sua melhor amiga que corajosamente se tornou a outra apenas para lhe dar um tapa na cara e subir na escala social? Ela deveria terminar sua miserável vida na pobreza mais uma vez? A resposta de An Hao foi, "Coma! Merda! Não!" Ela estava determinada a fazer algo de si mesma, a enriquecer aproveitando seu conhecimento e almejar uma vida abastada. Desta vez, ela seria a irmã mais velha protetora que reformaria seu inútil irmão mais novo que teve uma morte miserável, e a esposa virtuosa para compensar sua negligência passada com o marido! Ela não deixaria esta vida se desperdiçar no desespero! Uma amiga maliciosa? Cobiçando seu homem? De jeito nenhum! Vá passear onde for mais refrescante! Cof cof, como ela não percebeu em sua vida passada que esse "Rei do Inferno Estoico" era tão indecente. Decente? Você teve sua cota de decência durante o dia.

(Completed) She and he were born on the same year, month, day, and time, and on their first day of life, their unscrupulous parents arranged their future marriage. From then on... she began to cling to him. As a child, Luo Mengmeng would say in her baby voice to Gu Zhihan, "Husband, I want to marry you," but he would grimace and respond, "Who would marry you!" When they grew up, Gu Zhihan hooked her chin, pinned her against the corner, and smirked, "Mengmeng, I heard getting married is cheap nowadays, I'll treat you." From birth to kindergarten, elementary, middle school, high school, and university, they had always been together. [Growth literature, from childhood to adulthood, exclusively adored]

Cover Art by Neo and Yaoyueyi Volume 1 - Having been summoned to another world, Claude Evers is devastated to find out that he has no attack or magic proficiency. In a world of swords and magic, Claude endeavors to become his master's...chef? Despite this turn of events, he soon finds himself relying on his wit and strange abilities to stand by his master's side. With such fearsome enemies in this world, what solutions can Claude hope to cook up? Volume 2 - Defeating a terrifying monster endangering the kingdom, Claude's fame grows. With this in mind, his next goal is to...win over his master's heart? However, he soon learns that the nobility are not one to be trifled with. What can a lone chef do against the schemes of the powerful threatening his livelihood? Volume 3 - Welcome to the 'Certain Slice', where we are sure to serve you something that perfectly hits your tastes. This is a restaurant where you can sample our line of otherworldly food and drink, created by the one and only Demon Cleaver. Please wait here while we call a maid over to attend to your orders. The owner? I'm very sorry. He's not available at the moment. The reason? I'm afraid that he is now a wanted man, for defying kings and kidnapping princesses. Volume 4 - Stuck in another country, Claude and his companions happen upon abilities far different from what they had known before. With a country full of powerful warriors wielding such techniques, guided by a prophetic Oracle, new allies and enemies are around every corner. Will they find what they need to return home, or will 'destiny' swallow them up? Volume 5 - What happens when the person you thought you knew is completely different? Past and present collide as Claude makes his way back to Sistina to once again fight alongside his Master, encountering challenges that few Electi have ever faced. Destruction looms over Sistina as his enemies attack right where one is most vulnerable, the insecurities held in one’s heart. Volume 6 - With Sistina in the process of recoverying, Claude finds himself in a new role with many new challenges ahead. Though the dangers have passed, daily life is still far from boring as messy relationships and sudden adventures are at every corner. There is never a break in the life of an Electi! Volume 7 - War breaks out with the Empire of Purnesia. With decades of hatred possessing its people, Claude becomes embroiled in the tragedy of death and suffering. With his commitment to retain his humanity in jeopardy, how can a chef protect his friends on the battlefield? Volume 8 - Various tragedies have left Claude reeling. With his heart torn and his vow to not kill abandoned, he charges forward to the capital of Purnesia. With his heart trending towards darkness, who will remain by his side as he seeks revenge... and who will point their blade at him instead? Volume 9 - Learning of the existence of an entire army of demons, led by a familiar face, the very world is at stake. What will Claude discover upon setting foot in the realm of Gods, seeking the very limits of his Electi powers? Volume 10 - Peace has come at last, along with a new role for Claude. But his dreams foretell of another hidden danger on the horizon, one that would shatter everything he knows about the world. Volume 11 - Everything has ended, or has it? The secrets of the world are now revealed, and Claude must find everyone once again to face against a threat as old as the Gods. Volume 12 - Back together again, Claude and his crew make one final attempt against The Architect. Past and present collide as the fate of two worlds rest on the victor!

Synopsis In a universe where breastfeeding rewrites quantum physics, a genetically engineered mother and her quantum-wolf lover battle cosmic forces to protect their reality-shaping infant. Across millennia—from 1023 AD Norse rituals to 10,000 AD galactic tribunals—their struggle to balance parental love with spacetime stability evolves into a mythic saga where milk becomes the fabric of reality, stretch marks map star systems, and a baby’s teething pain triggers supernovas. Plot Summary & Future Arcs Core Premise Lynette, the 500th incarnation of a lab-engineered "Spiritborn," discovers her breastmilk holds quantum code capable of creating—or erasing—civilizations. Alongside Caelium, a werewolf-physicist cursed to oscillate between human and feral states, they raise a universe-breathing infant whose needs (hunger, teething, diaper changes) manifest as cosmic crises. Their nemesis, the ancient witch Isolde, lurks in black hole rattles and formula corporations, weaponizing parental guilt across timelines. Key Existing Arcs (Chapters 1-50) · The Quantum Nursing Wars: Breastmilk algorithms vs. artificial formula empires in 3024 AD. · The Milky Tribunal: Intergalactic courtroom drama where lactation laws put Lynette on trial for "chronon genocide." · Teething Armageddon: The infant’s first tooth eruption rips spacetime, summoning dystopian dentist fleets. · Caelium’s Wolf-J.D. Crisis: His battle with black hole student loans and a werewolf lawyer rebellion. Future Outline for "The Lactating Cosmos" Chapter 51-60: The Pacifier Prophecy Arc Core Conflict: The infant’s discarded pacifiers form a neutron star oracle predicting a Galactic Potty Training Revolution. Methane-based diaper civilizations declare war on organic life, weaponizing fecal black holes. Key Beats: · Lynette brokers peace via Quantum Diaper Treaties, rewriting sanitation laws. · Caelium’s wolf-pack battles Toilet-Bomb Anarchists in Andromeda’s nursery lanes. · Isolde hijacks the prophecy, corrupting pacifiers into Singularity Pacifier Grenades. Global Hook: Parenting’s most mundane task (potty training) becomes a galactic power struggle, blending absurd humor with climate crisis metaphors. Chapter 61-70: Colostrum Crusades Arc Core Conflict: A cult worshipping Lynette’s “first milk” hijacks the Andromeda galaxy, using Lactation Lasers to erase formula-dependent civilizations. Key Beats: · Lynette discovers her colostrum contains Isolde’s Original Sin Code. · Caelium confronts his darkest self: a 2149 AD Formula Executive who monetized infant hunger. · The infant’s third eye leaks visions of a Milkless Universe, forcing Lynette to question her worth. Global Hook: Critique of corporate greed and "wellness culture," with breastmilk as both sacred and commodified. Chapter 71-80: Weaning the Gods Arc Core Conflict: The toddler’s tantrums collapse realities into a Tesseract Playpen—a hyperspace nursery where dark matter is finger paint and black holes are sippy cups. Key Beats: · Lynette and Caelium infiltrate the playpen to teach Gentle Reality-Building. · Isolde manifests as a Toxic Nanny AI, weaponizing bedtime stories. · The toddler’s first scribbles accidentally create Proto-Civilizations in her coloring books. Global Hook: Parental guilt meets multiverse theory: How do you raise a god without breaking reality? Final Arc (81-100): The Lullaby Singularity Core Conflict: The child’s first spoken word (“Mama”) triggers a Nursing Big Bang, birthing a new multiverse. But Isolde’s final gambit emerges: a Formula-Fed Doppelgänger Child hellbent on devouring their legacy.

Mark Nicholson isn't your average African American otaku from Alabama, but one thundering night, everything changes. Hooked up to the Nerve Core Virtual Reality gaming set, Mark and his childhood friends, Bonner and Q are sent through the tunnel of light and dark to another world resembling a video game they attempted to play together during a mystery update. He was craving for change and thirsting for adventure. Mark casts aside his own mediocrity in order to don a new name alongside his friends and gains a lofty ambition: World Domination. Though a world stuck within its own ideals is sure to resist, can Mark and his friends gain the power necessary to become conquerors of their new world?! The cover artist is Kucing Pawpaw on Fiverr.

For fifteen years, the MMORPG Eldersong Online ruled the gaming world. A vast, immersive universe with no respawns, no second chances, and a player-driven economy where death meant losing everything. But all games must end. On the eve of Eldersong’s final server shutdown, Aaron Cross, a former pro gamer turned game developer, logs in one last time. He expects nostalgia. Closure. Maybe a bittersweet farewell. Instead, he wakes up inside the game.

After criticizing a game, William, a game critic, is punished by the Goddess of Eternity, Aurora, and transforms into the young Princess Ayla within this universe. Waking up kidnapped by 7 Demon Lords, Ayla must endure their lust, but also uncover the dark secrets that inhabit the castle. Immortal and trapped in a cycle of desire and manipulation, each revelation takes her deeper into a maze of mysteries where the line between ally and enemy becomes increasingly blurred. What she discovers may be the key to her liberation—or her eternal damnation.

Generic Chinese manhua with a not so generic op mc. Ren a shy middle schooler from Japan after reincarnates in a mordern china with hidden cultivators. For more context just read it P.S:- English is my third language and this is my first book so please don't be too harsh with the criticism

A BOY WHO IS A WIZARD UNLOCKS A SPECIAL POWER WHICH MAKES HIM DIFFER AGINST MANY MAGES

When the Grey Mist covers the earth, the miasma corrupts the creatures, and the threads manipulate the minds of others, those red eyes will rest upon humanity and the very order of the world will go mad. Humans will fade into the background, clinging to life as they always have. In the first era, someone stayed. In the second era, someone woke up. In the third era, someone will rise again and again. Let the steam roar! Let the ancient technology shine! Let the battle between humanity and the anomalies, the oddities, the contamination zones never cease! May my Pneuma allow me to take this mortal body to challenge these beings! May my axe resonate with my heart! In the end, only humanity will remain, by hook or by crook! ------------------------- Cover made using AI. English is my second language and I'm using Grammarly for thoses mistakes I didn't see, so, if you notice one, comment, please! I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com

Cesare Caruso, a renowned actor and a global superstar, appeared to have it all—fame, fortune, and an impeccable reputation. Yet, hidden beneath the surface was a secret he had guarded for years—he was an Omega. That carefully guarded secret came crashing down in one fateful night, during a glamorous masquerade ball aboard a luxurious cruise ship. Overwhelmed by an unexpected heat cycle, Cesare loses control of himself, devoured by his own desires and falling into the arms of a mysterious Alpha—a reckless moment that changed everything. [Zahir al-Tamid. That’s my name.] To his shock, the Alpha was Zahir—a proud prince from an oil-rich kingdom and an unwelcome figure from Cesare’s past. Worse, that night left Cesare unexpectedly pregnant! Before Cesare could make sense of it all, Zahir made a grand entrance at Cesare’s mansion by helicopter, uninvited, catching the attention of major media outlets around the world, demanding a settlement claiming that Cesare shall be responsible for ‘imprinting’ a royal family like him! “...Seriously, it’s not as if I have a ludicrous $2 billion just lying around, you know.” “Thus, marry me, Cesare.” Pregnancy, imprinting, and a royal marriage proposal—showered by a series of unwanted events, Cesare is desperate to find a way to cut ties with Zahir. But Zahir, stubborn and relentless, has no plans to let go. Can Cesare outrun the tempest, or will it pull him under? #BL #Omegaverse #Obsessive #Crybaby #One-sideLove #Prince #Superior Text copyright ⓒ 2024 by Kim Sol Da All right reserved. The Korean edition was originally written by 김솔다, Korea Translated and Published by We’ve Lab.

This comedy mystery follows Ray Hook, the youngest son of the Alpha King, who’s pulled back in time to meet his mate—the multi-billionaire heiress Kate Ares—as means to save her from an impending death. But Ray is a wimp and he fails, and Kate dies. Heartbroken, Ray changes to a completely different person—bolder, wiser and cold. The new Ray meets a woman who carries Kate’s scent seeking revenge on those who’ve caused Kate’s death. As Ray uncovers the mystery behind this woman, he’s met with a second chance at protecting the woman he loves. Will he succeed this time? Will he accept the love of the Devil? (This is the first story of the Alpha King’s offspring series, a sequel to ‘Starstruck by The Alpha’.) *Cover by Book Cover Design Service (IG: cc.covers0)

Di sebuah gang kecil bernama Kemuning, di tengah hiruk-pikuk Jakarta tahun 1988, lima sahabat tumbuh bersama dalam suka dan duka. Anisa Pratama, satu-satunya perempuan di kelompok mereka, selalu membawa kehangatan dengan senyum dan kepolosannya. Rizky Mahendra, si pendiam dan misterius, yang lebih suka mengungkapkan perasaannya lewat tindakan daripada kata-kata. Baskara Aditya, si jenius yang bercita-cita besar, tetapi sering terjebak dalam kebimbangannya sendiri. Dimas Putra, sosok yang paling dewasa, selalu menjadi tempat bersandar bagi teman-temannya. Dan Bayu Wiranata, si pembuat onar yang selalu membawa tawa, meskipun diam-diam menyimpan luka di hatinya. Hari-hari mereka diwarnai oleh kenakalan masa remaja, tawa yang tak ada habisnya, cinta pertama yang manis sekaligus menyakitkan, serta mimpi-mimpi besar yang mereka yakini akan terwujud suatu hari nanti. Namun, kehidupan terus berjalan, membawa mereka ke arah yang berbeda. Ketika impian, keluarga, dan kenyataan mulai menguji persahabatan mereka, akankah ikatan di antara mereka tetap utuh? "Kemuning 1988" adalah kisah tentang nostalgia, cinta, keluarga, dan persahabatan yang tak akan lekang oleh waktu. Sebuah perjalanan yang membawa kita kembali ke masa di mana segalanya terasa lebih sederhana, tetapi juga lebih berarti. ---

In the early 2000s, Henry Calloway, a struggling journalist, receives a cryptic letter inviting him to a secluded town known only as Warmout. Promised an exclusive story on a secretive yet thriving community, Henry embarks on a journey that leads him to a place untouched by time. A town where the air is thick with nostalgia, the streets humming with quiet conversations, and every resident seems unnervingly content. But as Henry digs deeper, he notices things that don’t add up. The clocks in town don’t tick past a certain hour. And the warmth…the unsettling warmth that lingers even in the dead of night, wrapping around him like an embrace he can’t escape. When he tries to leave, the roads bend in ways they shouldn’t. The sky above distorts, flickering like an old film reel. Something in Warmout is watching, and it doesn’t take kindly to guests overstaying their welcome. Henry must uncover the truth before he, too, fades into the town’s eerie embrace. But some doors, once opened, can never be closed again...

I got completely hooked on this web novel, and suddenly, I was sucked into my phone! Now, I'm stuck in another world, turned into a pathetic level one bat. The system has made it clear: I can't go back home until I claw my way up to the rank of Dark Lord!

Felix has been carrying a torch for Gray, his childhood love, for as long as he can remember. After they graduated, Gray mysteriously cut off all communication, leaving Felix confused and heart wrenched. His friend, trying to help him move on, introduces Felix to her cousin Matthew, a silent, but charming Englishman who found his way onto Philippine soil. Matthew is everything Felix didn’t expect. As their friendship blossoms into something deeper, Felix begins to wonder if he can finally move past Gray. But just when things seem to be falling into place, Felix discovers that Gray is also attending Northerners University. Suddenly, Felix’s once-uncomplicated feelings become a tangled mess, as he finds himself torn between the nostalgia of his unspoken love for Gray and the fresh excitement of his budding romance with Matthew. With both men now a part of his campus life...things are bound to swirl around unexpected changes.

Seven years ago, after their breakup, he disappeared without a trace. Now, he reappeared on the eve of her wedding, sparing no means in forcing her to marry him… With a certificate of marriage, he bound her mercilessly to his side. From there, this “Cinderella” began her journey as a wife to the heir of a business empire… Mrs Huo – composed, sharp-tongued, and freakishly smart. Mr Qin – wife-spoiler to no end and a complete “slave” to their daughter. Quality love story, one on one. You are welcome to get hooked on this story with us.

This novel is a fanfiction between "My Hero Academia" and "That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime" but with my own twists most of the characters I'm going to introduce are original characters but there will be some characters from the anime/manga from my hero Academia hey guys I'm a new writer and new to this app so constructive criticism and any type of advice is appreciated to no bounds

After years of grinding away at a monotonous job, the protagonist finally takes a well-deserved break, hoping to relax and "touch grass." But what starts as a simple attempt at cleaning his chaotic apartment takes a strange turn when he stumbles upon an **old smartphone** buried in his storeroom. Charging it out of curiosity, he finds himself drowning in a wave of nostalgia—**old photos, familiar names, and memories long forgotten.** But just as he begins reminiscing, a **mysterious phone call** interrupts the quiet night. At first, it seems like nothing—just an unknown number, no reply. But as the calls persist, a chilling realization creeps in. **Someone, or something, is trying to reach him.** What secrets lie hidden in the past? And why, after all these years, is it suddenly coming back to haunt him? The night is long, the phone keeps ringing, and the past refuses to stay buried.

A story that I’m making on my free time. This is my first time writing a story so please expect boring stuff and cringe stuff but if you do like it please share with friends I really wanna enjoy making work people enjoy make sure to criticize and tell me where to work on :)

Growing up is a symphony of endings and beginnings, a delicate balance between heartbreak and self-discovery. "Ashes and Echoes" is a collection of poetry that captures the raw, unfiltered emotions of young adulthood: the first loves that set your world on fire, wishful thinking, and the bittersweet journey of finding yourself in the wreckage of the world. Through lyrical verse and intimate storytelling, these poems explore the restless nights, the unanswered messages, the weight of the world, and defiant hope and nostalgia that comes with healing. Each page is a reflection of what it means to love recklessly, to break beautifully, and to rise from the ashes of who you once were. For anyone who has ever felt lost, for those learning to stand on their own, "Ashes and Echoes" is a reminder that this is not the end, but it’s the beginning of something even more powerful: you.

This is my own personal project, it's a story about a young man seeking revenge for the loss of his friend. This is simply the rough draft but ai hope those who read it do enjoy it, even with all the grammatical mistakes and issues in the story. I'll accept any constructive criticism so I can improve my novel and hopefully publish it someday.