Pencil Shading Competition

An ordinary man who just want to enter the world of writing novels, trying to take part in a novel writing competition, but suddenly his soul got transmigrated into the world of novel writing contest themes.

In the enigmatic kingdom of "Tsukai," where shadows intertwine with secrets, a dangerous game known as "The Emperor's Shadow" unfolds. This game is unlike any competition; it is a perilous challenge held in dark, intricate halls, where contestants strive by all means to uncover the imperial secrets hidden among the specters of the shadows.

Elara Blackwood, a young woman with a quiet life, is suddenly torn from everything she knows when she’s abducted by the enigmatic Baroness. Chosen for her striking beauty, Elara is thrust into a dangerous game—one she never asked to play. As the Baroness’s adopted daughter, she must participate in the royal competition for the coveted title of Crown Princess. But Elara’s role is not to win; it’s to secure the Baroness’s path to power and a prestigious duchess title. Caught between the ruthless competition and her own desire to return home to care for her sick mother, Elara is faced with an impossible choice. To defy the Baroness could cost her life, but to play the game could ruin everything she holds dear. In a world where deception, betrayal, and monstrous beasts lurk around every corner, Elara must decide: Will she bow to the power that holds her captive, or will she risk everything to escape, uncover the hidden truths, and confront the dark forces threatening the kingdom?

Elias grew up knowing only pain, trapped in a home where cruelty and fear were his constant companions. Day after day, he endured relentless abuse that carved away pieces of his soul, leaving nothing but numbness and rage. One night, in a desperate fight for his life, he breaks free from his tormentors, leaving everything he knew behind. Embracing the shadows, he casts off his past, his innocence, and even his name. Now, he is only Shade.

This is a story about Shade Wolf who is fairly young for an elf who learns to use special abilities called Psionics (that's all you know so far) (I'm going to make at least one more called Dimension Walkers Second Step.) I'm going to publish 1 chapter every Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday and maybe even release a few chapters on some special days. ⚠️ WARNING ⚠️ Includes: Suicide against will

Lian Chen, seorang pemuda biasa dari desa terpencil, terjebak dalam konspirasi besar setelah menemukan Pusaka Langit, sebuah artefak kuno peninggalan kakeknya yang misterius. Artefak itu ternyata bukan sekadar warisan keluarga, melainkan kunci menuju kekuatan yang melampaui batas dunia. Namun, penemuan ini menarik perhatian Sekte Kegelapan, organisasi kultivasi yang kejam dan ambisius, yang percaya bahwa Pusaka Langit dapat memberi mereka kekuasaan tertinggi. Dikejar tanpa henti oleh anggota sekte, Lian Chen melarikan diri ke dalam hutan terlarang yang penuh misteri. Di sana, resonansi antara energi Pusaka Langit dan lingkungan sekitarnya membawanya ke sebuah tempat rahasia yang tersembunyi oleh penghalang tak terlihat. Tempat itu ternyata merupakan peninggalan kuno para kultivator legendaris yang telah lama dilupakan. Saat menyelami rahasia di tempat itu, Lian Chen mulai menyadari bahwa Pusaka Langit tidak hanya memberi perlindungan, tetapi juga membuka jalan menuju potensi kekuatan yang luar biasa. Namun, kekuatan besar ini tidak datang tanpa harga. Lian Chen harus menghadapi ujian-ujian berat, musuh-musuh kuat, dan rahasia gelap dari masa lalu keluarganya, yang mengungkap bahwa keberadaan Pusaka Langit berkaitan dengan takdir dunia itu sendiri. Dalam perjalanan kultivasinya, Lian Chen perlahan bertransformasi dari seorang pemuda biasa menjadi seorang kultivator dengan kekuatan yang melampaui langit. Ia tidak hanya harus bertahan hidup, tetapi juga melindungi pusaka ini dari berbagai pihak yang ingin merebutnya, termasuk sekte-sekte besar, klan-klan kuno, dan bahkan entitas misterius yang jauh lebih kuat. Di tengah konflik antara aliansi dan pengkhianatan, Lian Chen menyadari bahwa nasib dunia mungkin terletak di tangannya. Dengan Pusaka Langit sebagai pemandu, ia harus memilih antara menjadi pelindung dunia... atau penguasa yang akan mengubah takdir semua makhluk.

Journey of the Common Cultivator In a world where cultivation determines one's fate, Huang Wei finds himself reborn into a low-ranking noble family. Without any memories or skills from his past life, he must rely on his slightly above-average talent to navigate the complex world of cultivation. With no golden finger or exceptional abilities, Huang Wei embarks on a monumental journey spanning decades, centuries, millennia, and eons. Through diligent practice, perseverance, and strategic decisions, he gradually rises through the ranks, facing challenges and setbacks along the way. As Huang Wei advances in age and cultivation, he must also navigate the complexities of becoming an elder, ancestor, and revered figure. This includes confronting the concerns of lifespan, legacy, and the weight of responsibility. Witness Huang Wei's transformation from an unknown youth to a respected elder, as he: Grapples with the physical and mental changes of aging Adapts to shifting social dynamics and generational expectations Balances personal ambition with responsibility to family, clan, and community Confronts the impermanence of life and the importance of legacy Moreover, Huang Wei's journey is marked by: True cultivation bottlenecks: facing plateaus, stagnation, and the struggle to break through Fierce competition for resources: scarce materials, limited opportunities, and rival cultivators Deep exploration of cultivation: uncovering hidden principles, understanding spiritual energies, and mastering arcane techniques Set against the backdrop of a traditional cultivation world, Journey of the Common Cultivator eschews typical tropes of instant success and instead focuses on the slow, arduous process of self-improvement. Genre: Fantasy, Cultivation, Adventure Themes: Perseverance, Self-Improvement, Strategy, Character Development, Exploration of Cultivation, Aging, Legacy, Competition, Resource Management Key Features: No instant success or overpowered protagonist Gradual, step-by-step progression Emphasis on cultivation techniques, strategies, and philosophies Realistic portrayal of time passage (decades → centuries → millennia → eons) Focus on character development, relationships, and legacy Deep exploration of the cultivation world, its mechanics, and spiritual principles Nuanced portrayal of aging, generational change, and the concerns of lifespan Authentic cultivation challenges: bottlenecks, resource scarcity, and competition

At Western Star University, Soren Mitaka, a gifted but unmotivated psychology student, conceals his intelligence to avoid attention. Despite excelling on the entrance exam, he lacks a sense of purpose. This changes when he encounters Raine Fukuyo, a mysterious girl with exceptional abilities facing a similar struggle in finding direction. Their shared intellect and unspoken competition foster a connection that leads to a transformative journey. Through their pursuit of self-discovery, Soren and Raine uncover meaning, companionship, and a renewed sense of hope.

In the prestigious Academe, known for nurturing geniuses, Aoi, an unassuming student with a knack for reading people, stumbles upon a hidden challenge known as "The Games." Orchestrated by the mysterious Puppeteer, these thrilling, mind-bending challenges test both intellect and courage. Aoi, fueled by a hidden competitive spirit, finds themselves drawn into the competition alongside a cast of intriguing characters. Through a series of cryptic clues and captivating puzzles, Aoi must not only win the games but also unravel the Puppeteer's motives.

It's a classroom but it's also competition, it's brutal, it's fun, it's serious - You never can tell in that class. The course, 'sociology' was never taken seriously by anyone, especially the the students that study it themselves. Timothy Take, a student of a non-prestigious Lokenbrim University in Texaz, sees it as his sworn duty to pass with a mindset of being valedictorian: little does he know what will actually awaits him on that course. Find out more of what happens as you read Sociology- University Level.

Salvie passes away by a hit by the very people she blackmailed exploited and controlled. She finds herself in a Game of the gods in a universe with a system, in a competition that was randomized based on her personality. Watch with the gods as they entertain us for our amusement. Warning the first few chapters are a bit rough since I had just started writing for the first time. Please Enjoy. The image is not my own and will take down if asked. Support me and my works at www.Patreon.com/Madjic

Wan awakens in a strange world with no memory of his past, struggling to find his place among the Tenebrians, a mysterious people who wield the power of Shade. As he trains and faces endless trials, Wan discovers his abilities go far beyond what he’s been taught. Battling his own doubts and the hardships of a fractured world, he is forced to confront betrayal, loss, and the secrets of his forgotten history. Determined to rise from the shadows of his past, Wan will fight to claim his destiny.

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

In the mysterious kingdom of "Tsukai," shadows mix with secrets, and a dangerous game called "The Emperor's Shadow" is played. This game is not like any other competition; it is a risky challenge that takes place in dark, complex halls. Competitors must find their way through these halls, using every skill they have, to reach the hidden depths of the imperial secrets that lie within the shadows.

Bangkitnya Dewa Perang mengisahkan Arka Mahesa, seorang pemuda tampan yang terlahir dalam kemiskinan di desa terpencil. Hidupnya berubah setelah sebuah mimpi mistis, di mana roh para dewa memberinya Kitab Suryalaya, kitab sakti yang berisi ilmu-ilmu perang yang tak terkalahkan. Arka memulai pelatihan berat untuk menguasai kekuatan dalam kitab itu, hingga akhirnya menjelma menjadi pejuang legendaris, "Dewa Perang." Dalam perjalanannya, Arka menghadapi musuh-musuh kuat, membangun aliansi, dan mengungkap konspirasi besar yang mengancam dunia. Kekuatan dan kekayaannya terus bertambah, tetapi ia juga dihadapkan pada ujian berat yang menguji keberanian dan kebijaksanaannya. Pada klimaks cerita, Arka harus melawan sekte kegelapan yang berambisi memusnahkan dunia manusia. Pertarungan terakhir menjadi penentu apakah Arka layak menyandang gelar Dewa Perang yang tak terkalahkan. Dengan pengorbanan besar, ia berhasil menyelamatkan umat manusia, menjadikan dirinya legenda yang tak akan terlupakan.

After losing her husband, Queen Ana Sofia seeks a new king through a grand tournament. Amidst the competition, she finds unexpected love with a mysterious contestant. But as their romance blossoms, political intrigue and betrayal threaten to tear them apart. Will Ana Sofia choose love over duty, or will the demands of the kingdom force them apart?

They said a Fusion Capacity of three was worthless. They were wrong. When Rhys Fletcher receives the lowest viable capacity, everyone expects him to become a city guard at best. Instead, on his first night as a Hunter, he achieves the impossible - a harmonious fusion with both a Shade Fox and a Crystal Serpent. --- This novel is part of the WebNovel Rising Star II contest! Every bit of support helps, so please add it to your library and vote with Power Stones. Thanks!

A massive city ruled by an extremely smart and cruel dictator, is running low on fresh water. The beach spanned for a mile, until a person could see the ocean, yet it is heavily guarded by a massive titanium wall. High paying jobs are rare in few; giving the few access to live in skylines, while others resorted to crime...just to live and make ends meet. With that the dictator gave high rewards to mercenaries and the such to capture, notorious criminals. Occupants of Lens City all with different morals and shades of skin. Some follow the laws and rules, but all know, to follow the High Emperors’ rule... To never go to Lake Lanier.

(Warning R18 + ) It all started when he first laid his eyes on the innocent looking girl . A girl that was as beautiful as a shade moon while he was the devil himself. Someone who is well known in the Mafia association. He was a king of all kings . Getting to know her was the best and surreal feeling he has ever felt . He became literally addicted and obsessed but the innocent girl wants nothing to do with him Find out what happened to her innocence................

Follow the story of a man and his relationship with his odd daughter. The adventure is short-lived, but it may or may not tug at you. --- Story is posted free on RoyalRoad, under the name Shade Arjuun.

In the year 2030, the sport of football was transformed thanks to advanced technology. The sport has changed forever, and now the sport has become competitive for more than before. After FIFA announced the Kings League Project. John Lee is chosen to participate in the Wings of Revolution project

After a tragic death, Kevin finds himself reborn in a small town in America with the knowledge of a revolutionary supermarket system. Determined to build a successful grocery business, he navigates challenges, fierce competition, and budding romance. As Kevin develops his supermarket, he encounters twists and turns that test his resolve, leading him on a journey filled with love, conflict, and self-discovery.

In a world full of light and hope, Ray had always questioned his existence, his purpose, his will. Ray as a kid had no parents, he was a poor orphan and as long as he could remember he never even saw his parents, he was surviving out of his own will and power. As time passed on ray came to find happiness as he was adopted by the mistress of the red plains. Since she was infertile and couldn't give birth, she always longed for a kid to raise and ray came to be that child. She gave ray the childhood he never thought of. Life went on until the tragic day where everything fell dark for him. Someone and a specific someone wanted the red mistress to die and apparently the whole mansion got attacked in the deadly night. Everyone massaqured except ray of whom the assassin's showed great intrest in and took him back to the asassin master. You see ray had posssesd great affinity for wind control and the assassins could use it but inorder to get ray to obey they had to erase all his memories and hypnotized him into thinking he is an elite weapon only available to the Assassins. They made him believe that he was the son of the asassin master and had to do anything and everything to carry out their order. That was the rise of shade, the most ruthless asassin known to mankind. The once kind and nice boy now a savage and unruly asassin who lives off of killing.Shade continued the great work until his name was far and wide, making people be scared of his mention. Shade was so ruthless he would kill his victims in broad daylight as people watched in horror and those who stood agaisnt him payed the same price. Onw day shade gets sent on a mission to assassinate scarlet, princess of the amulate kingdom, currently she was on a ship and with her she had the amulet of Talos, which as you would expect of a relic has great untapped power. The assassin master wanted the amulet so he sends shade, his new son to go and fetch it for him. Upon arriving on the ship shade kills everyone and right as he is about to asassin the princess he sees a familiar face, the face of mistress and stops creating a small time slip for scarlet to escape, and since she had water affinity, she travels to the nearest island and the whole ship blows up. Shade wakes up and finds himself in the same island and finds himself weaponless, his weapons taken by scarlet who saved him and now takes him hostage. Turns out the amulet can supress elemental affinities, making shade powerless and weaponless agaisnt the princess. Now stuck in a far away island and being kept hostage by a familiar face will ray regain his memories or will he finish his mission and kill the princess while returning the amulet to his enemies.

Diego Cruz is an high school student and reptile enthusiast in New York City, fascinated by reptiles and their unique survival skills. During a class field trip to an advanced genetics lab, a freak accident exposes him to an experimental serum infused with DNA from various lizards. This incident alters his physiology, granting him incredible reptilian powers, including wall-crawling, enhanced agility, regenerative healing, camouflage, and heightened senses.

Competition between civilizations Evolution of civilization Evolution in pursuit of the infinity

Soleil's POV “Did her ass suddenly get bigger?” Everything about this girl is extra. If possible, she could nickname her “Fifty Shades of Extra”. I’ve been friends with Sapphire and her twin sister for years, and we’re basically sisters from different parents, and fortunately, I look like Sapphire , but her twin sister Ruby is the complete opposite of both of us. We were on our way to the mall to buy her clothes for her. I also buy extra clothes for her date with Luke tomorrow. I can’t really say that Prince Charming can blow my mind away by pouring money into it. “Are you wearing a fake butt now?”

Charlotte Owens, a proud young lady who is known widely for her ruthlessness and proud self, is offered a contract to be a contract wife with the blind billionaire for three months, and within the three months of the marriage, must be able to convince David to agree to be cured, which she agreed to. Charlotte gets to live with David Wilkins, who's also known for his heartless attitude and has been divorced three times because he bullied his wives. He also tried to bully Charlotte, but he was no match for the cold lady, making them become enemies. Charlotte becomes the next president of the Wilkins enterprise, at the same time, taking care of David until he agrees to get cured. Soon time passed with Charlotte threatening David until he finally agrees to the surgery, vowing to destroy Charlotte. He comes back to take over the company, which Charlotte is not willing to return it back without him fighting for it. They agreed to a competition where the winner gets the company. During the competition, they find themselves falling for each other, but could not be with each other because of their different family status, and the contract.

When Kaito Ichihara, a 10-year-old boy, tries to enter the "Ultimate Tournament," the most important competition in the popular game "Kite Wars," he will not only face the challenge of being a novice in this discipline but also confront a sinister corporation that seeks to destroy the game, a mysterious vigilante in the shadows who will help him overcome obstacles, and even clues that could lead him to the whereabouts of his missing father. This is the English translated version of "Kite Wars: Ultimate Tournament". If you want to read it in its original language -Spanish, feel free to visit my profile page.

A world with nothing out of usual at first sight, secretly harbours ominous objects called Relics that can trigger phenomenons unbounded by the laws of science and reality. Shade Lucifer, a normal student bored of his uneventful day-to-day life suddenly receives dreadful news of a close friend's untimely death. However the deeper he delves into the incident of his friend's death the more mysteries start to surface. After meeting a suspicious girl named Irina, someone who bridges between him and the mysterious society of people who can use Relics, Shade seeks further for the truth of his friend's death in a journey with the possibly of no return to his regular life.

In a world where power reigns supreme and mastery in various talents determines one's place in society, meet our protagonist—a marksman with impeccable skills yet zero aim. Amidst fierce competition and towering expectations, he struggles to find his worth and purpose. This is a tale of resilience, self-discovery, and the relentless pursuit of excellence in a society where only the strongest prevail. Will he overcome his shortcomings and carve his own path to greatness