Chess Tricks

Athen had always lived a solitary life, as without any family or friends, he struggled to survive in his poor, forgotten hometown. The only escape from this grim reality came in the form of tales of magic told by rare visitors from the distant capital. That was, until one day, Athen discovered that magic wasn't just a dream. It was within him. With his newfound power, Athen completed a desperate heist, stealing a priceless diamond. But his triumph was short-lived when he realized the diamond was a fake. Yet... what seemed like a cruel trick turned out to be a blessing in disguise, for the fake diamond held the key to unlocking Athen’s greatest desire: the chance to truly learn magic.

Follow a lowly goblins journey towards….. love? power? riches? heroism? villainy? yes to all. A goblins strength is found in their greed— their hunger. And there’s no one hungrier than a Goblin-Vampire. He wants it all…. The trick is how to get it. *** This will be a short anthology-adjacent series centered around a Goblin-Vampire. I have nothing planned beyond that or an upload schedule. I’m using this chapter based long running short story compilation to work my imaginative muscles and break my writers block whenever it comes. with that being said this novel includes many genres, subgenres and even parodies. EXTRA TAGS: HAREM, DARK, COMEDY, PARODY, SHORT CHAPTERS, SCI-FI, FANTASY, GRIMDARK FANTASY, SOLAR PUNK FANTASY, CYBERPUNK FANTASY, RAREBLOODLINE, POWERFANTASY KINGDOMBUILDING, BEAST TAMING, SLICE OF LIFE, WAR, MILITARY, ADVENTURE, ETC ETC ETC

Our main character was once a super powerful cultivator, but he made an enemy of someone really dangerous. This person can trick, injure , and caused to lose abilities. Now, he's living a totally normal life, maybe even in hiding, but when he get this mysterious system that offers a way to get his powers back... and maybe even stronger than before.

The stunning female general has been reborn and is determined to become the nemesis of men. Hey hey, that iceberg man, it's you who's torturing me. Don't think that just because you have a noble status and a pretty face, I'll be soft hearted. Who else is that guy, with peach blossom eyes squinting and idle all day long? Don't think I owe you a favor, just stick to me like an acorn candy. On the left is a reborn concubine, on the right is a time traveling witch, and there are also close friends who like to pretend to be little white flowers. If you have any tricks, feel free to use them! I have the Thirty Six Stratagems in my hands, I have them all in the world! I am a girl, who am I afraid of?

Lucas "Luke" Chandler is a master of illusion, but his magic is all about sleight of hand and clever tricks, not real sorcery. In a twist of fate, Luke finds himself transported to a world where magic is genuine and powerful. Hailed as a great magician, Luke must use his wits and skills to keep up the charade and survive in this fantastical realm. As Luke navigates his new life, hilarity and danger follow him at every turn. From outsmarting people to dodging magical creatures, he must continually perform the ultimate illusion: convincing everyone that he possesses true magical power. Amidst the adventure, Luke grapples with his identity and the constant threat of being exposed as a fraud. In a world where magic is real, Luke discovers that the greatest power might just be his unique ability to blend illusion with reality. Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, events and incidents are the product of the author's imagination and his only. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Heavy language is used in the story. Blood, gore, violence and sexual acts are also depicted in the story. Update: a chapters a day Site: https://akikure.carrd.co/

In her previous life, she was humiliated and bullied every day. Her relatives despised her and her friends played tricks on her! Her mother and elder brother died one after another early. She gritted her teeth and survived the adversity alone, but only managed to live for twenty-six years! When she opens her eyes again, she finds herself back in time twenty years ago. To swallow insult and humiliation silently and let history repeat itself? If everything couldn’t be changed, what was the point of her rebirth?! Who can stop her now that she defies her destiny and her abilities are emerging? In front of others, she is an ordinary student with an indifferent personality, isolated by her classmates. Behind their backs, she works step by step to build a brilliant and extraordinary business network.

On her anniversary, Aria Harper expected a night of love and celebration, not betrayal. Tricked by the man she trusted most, she spends a night with a stranger, a powerful billionaire with secrets of his own. When the dust settles, Aria is left alone and heartbroken, carrying the consequences of a night she didn’t choose. Three years later, fate brings her back to the city—and to Damian Blackwood, her enigmatic new boss. But Damian isn’t just any billionaire, he’s the father of her child. As secrets unravel and past betrayals resurface, Aria and Damian are drawn into a web of love, deception, and redemption. Can they overcome their scars and find the courage to build a future together? Or will the truth destroy them both?

Abandoned on the battlefield, all he could do was endure the hellish life. He had no family to rely on, as they had turned their backs on him. A soul from the battlefield, Lucavion Thorne. But apparently, he was a lot more than a mere soldier, as fate had many things stored for him. A soul from Earth....When they merged, he realized. He was a one-chapter villain whose sole purpose was to serve as a background setting for the protagonist's tragedy. But was he truly a one-chapter villain, or did fate still have some tricks up its sleeve? Watch the story of Lucavion Thorne as he finds the purpose behind his transmigration and discovers his own fate. ---------- One or two chapters daily. Chapter Length 1500-2000 You can check my discord if you want. You will be able to see the illustrations here and engage in a conversation with me if I am available. https://discord.gg/BQRMhDxZr8

Darius Fall was a rising star in the world basketball league, a point guard known for his vision and cunning, setting up plays like a chess grandmaster. On the brink of greatness, his career came to a brutal end when an intentional foul crushed his arm, shattering his dreams. He never recovered, he descended into despair, grief ultimately drove him to suicide, convinced that his story was finished. But destiny had other plans. Darius awakens in a fantastical realm where basketball is far more than a game—it’s a path to honor, power, and influence. Reborn into a humble, struggling family, he’s driven by an intense new purpose: to work his way into the prestigious academy, , against all odds. He carries the memories of his past and an unyielding determination, grinding himself to the bone, training morning and night to make his way among the elites of the exclusive academy of the kingdom, where he needs to learn the new mechanics of basketball in this new world.

A classic video game Isekai, but with a twist. Ren's obsession with multiclassing in Monsters and Mazes has driven his friends away, tired of his constant rule-bending. When the mysterious Maze Master offers him a chance to beta test the latest update, Ren eagerly accepts, only to find himself trapped inside the game world. His love for multiclassing backfires, leaving him with a crippling experience penalty that hinders his progress. Now, without his friends and burdened by his own reckless choices, Ren must use his wits to survive in a realm where every trick he once exploited now works against him. Can he outsmart a world where the game itself fights back?

Uzu Hiko always considered himself ordinary—neither the smartest nor the fastest. But finding chess gave him a way to see life differently, a game of strategy and endless possibilities. Now in his second year of high school, Uzu is determined to climb even higher, surrounded by his best friends Tai Momo, Ono Lamia, Sen Kai, and Yuuki Alive. What begins as an ordinary school day takes an extraordinary turn when a brilliant light engulfs their cafeteria during lunch. The five friends are pulled from their world into a mysterious land called Jambudweep. There, they are greeted by King Aryarama Dweep and his daughter, Rimu, who explain their sudden arrival. Summoned as “heroes,” Uzu and his friends are tasked with saving Jambudweep from the looming threat of demons. Confused and scared, the group struggles to make sense of their new reality. While others panic, Uzu steps up, urging them to stay calm. But as the gravity of their mission becomes clear, one question lingers: Why were they chosen ?, and what role will each of them play in this battle between light and darkness? "who manipulated the summoning? from our world or m.. may be someone from The five hero's world." ___ Instagram: zero.shunya.0

An ordinary grey rabbit after gaining his soul rune find’s himself on the journey to be the apex predator in a world full of predators against his will. As he climbs to the top he discovers others like him from other races only more lucky, talented or hardworking so he uses any trick he can to climb higher. and learns more about the world Oneiros.

Lycius is the son of the Demon Lord, Tharros Darkshadow. Though he was Tharros's child, his mother's genes were more dominant than that of his father. Lycuis's mother, Aela Blackwood, is a powerful dark elf mage that was tricked to give birth to Tharros's child. She was forcefully impregnated by Tharros which resulted in Lycius being born. Tharros looked forward to his first child but when he found out he was nothing but a version of his mother, he banished the mother and her son from the Demon Kingdom with the promise of execution if he ever saw the two. This is the story of how Lycius the bastard child of the Demon Lord, awakens to become a cosmic-level God that is feared by all Gods and sensually envied by most Goddesses.

When the mighty immortal and gods, standing above all living beings, play their chess, they use all living beings as mere pawns. In their eyes, there are no children, no families, no friends—only power and the pursuit of eternal life. For their ambitions, they will stop at nothing. But if they dare to treat me as a pawn, I don’t care who they are or how powerful they claim to be; I will shatter their game. Even if I must stand alone, I will cut through their chessboard with the unwavering blade of my heart. This is my way. This is my path. This is my Law. So hear me, heartless immortals and gods. When you face me, you have only two choices: change your ways or be reduced to nameless dust, forgotten in the endless current of time's river.

Under editing!! Forced marriage! Comedy romance! Included mature content.. Vino must have children, to get inherit from his father. He randomly searches for girls and finds Lisa's home address. Lisa accepted Vino's proposal but she sent Vira as herself. She was afraid that the man who proposed was an unsold old man. Vira gets tricked by her cousin, Lisa. She was forced to marry Vino, a money-oriented CEO. Vira's life changes 180 degrees after marrying the annoying and mercenary Vino! Vino, a man who didn't believe in love, he only believes for money and power. But .. he won't get a child if he can't melted Vira's heart. How was Vino's struggles to get a child from Vira who believing in love? p.s. art it is not mine, feel free to call me if it yours

In the world of Drasia, where diverse lands and cultures intertwine, the focus of attention shifted dramatically to the Olympus civil war, a conflict that threatened to reshape the balance of power across the realm. Amidst this turmoil stood the city-state of Draconia, a formidable and influential entity known for both its prowess in trade and its swift, decisive actions against any who dared to oppose it. At the heart of this turbulent landscape emerged the enigmatic figure of Alex, known as the God of Balance. With his keen strategic mind and unparalleled leadership, Alex led his armies not only in battle but also in the advancement of civilization itself. He provided them with the tools of war and the means to propel their societies forward. Yet, beneath his outward facade of strength and determination, Alex harbored a deeper understanding of the delicate equilibrium that governed the world. As the Olympus civil war raged on, Alex saw the need for intervention to restore balance. He marshaled his forces and intervened, aiming to bring about a swift conclusion to the conflict. However, as peace seemed within grasp, Alex witnessed a subtle shift, a realization that perhaps war itself was necessary to maintain the fragile equilibrium of the world. Join Alex on his journey as he navigates the intricate web of alliances and rivalries, leading the unofficially most potent nation in the world – the Empire of Draconia. Built upon the foundations of blood, sweat, and tears, Draconia embodies the vision and determination of its founder, Alex Luker Draco. As he grapples with the complexities of morality and power, Alex endeavors to ensure that his actions reflect the principles he espouses, shaping the destiny of nations and leaving an indelible mark on the tapestry of history. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ This is my first ever written novel came from my imagination that started in highschool although im not a skilled novel writer this is my first and many other stories i wish to release Release dates: only on fridays other days depending on the reason or context also i have to say sorry for the few dozen chapters since my editors were d*cks that they didnt properly format it.

She was a famous assassin who had killed important figures, but ironically, she was killed by her own lover. And when she thought she was dead, it turned out she was occupying the soul of a young girl who was tricked by her own family. 'Because I have been reborn, I will take revenge on the people who planned my murder and also teach a lesson to the people who underestimated the girl whose soul I reside in!' However, things become complicated when she has to marry a cold man, whom she spent the night with.

Six years ago, she signed the ten-month agreement with all her sorrows, and as agreed, she received the down payment. But when the agreed time came, the buyer did not show up to claim the 'treasure'. What was going on? Six years later, her precious son surprisingly told her, "Mommy, people might wear the same clothes or drive the same car, but I met someone today who actually has the same face as me! Can you believe it?" "Don't talk nonsense, how could someone look exactly like you?" Her son, dissatisfied, pulled his friend out. "Don't you believe me? Just take a look!" Lin Xiangwan took a glance, then, thud, she fainted, collapsing onto the ground. Who on earth... is this...?

The Dorack men are brutes who come from a long line of shapeshifters. They can no longer shift and have all but lost the instincts to mate. The men are presented with human wives in hopes of breeding. But DaThoren, the brute prince of Dorack, discovers the scent of not his new human bride but the slave girl covered in dirt at her feet. She is nothing more than a dog at their feet, but she seems to pull something from DaThoren, and soon he sinks more than just his fangs into her. "Do you think to trick me into breeding you, Pet?" Only one problem, shapeshifters can't pair mate with a human. Thus begins her story, for she was never just a dog, and she is far from being human. Only a dragon can carry the seed of another dragon.

Situ Feng, reincarnates in a world where the younger generation is raised like Gu. The feeling of being a chess piece is not pleasant as such he aspires to be the Chessmaster, deciding on his own fate. patreon.com/Auroya_Ryan/gift

To Julianne, fate never played any part in her 17 years of life but what happens when fate plays its trick and she lands in a world she never thought existed. A world where magic exists, which looks like a fairy tale but under that cover is lurking living beasts. To be a part of this newfound world lily have to acknowledge both the light and dark side of her soul.

In every action lies a hidden meaning while commitment and process lays foundations of intent filled with motives. And for the people that are unrestrained to laws and order when they are plunged into a new environment, they will not hesitate to commit their grand schemes of things. That's what the outlaw folks are, they are free from the rules and regulations set by the society and don't completely abide them. One dying individual from the real world gets his soul transported to the parallel world and possessed a young teenager named Louie Quan Crowley. When the stray individual makes sense of the environment he's in, he springs to action into doing whatever he couldn't do in his previous world. What stunts and tricks would he pull in a scheme of grandeur to satisfy his quest for self-satisfaction?

The Year is 1885 of the Imperial Calendar. When the Imperial Flagship P.R.S. REAPER comes under attack, Major Derringer "Trick-Shot" Asus calls his bay handler to open his hanger so he can deploy in defense of the ship but is denied deployment. Soon after the ships Commander gives him a new task. Escort the Chalmayan Princess back to their home world of Primia.

While the brilliant scientist Hakoa Sora was growing weary of his life and waiting for change, he suddenly discovered that he was chosen to take on the role of [the protagonist] in his world, in preparation for the upcoming evolution! Sora refused to accept this fate and firmly rejected it. This led him to strike a suspicious deal with a mysterious entity, allowing him to escape to another world and evade his predetermined destiny, freeing himself from the shackles of that position. And so began his journey in a fantastical world of sword and sorcery! A world completely different from Earth, where he would start his life anew... from the beginning, as a different person. ...But did he truly manage to evade his fate?

"Someday I'll kill you." Waylen whispers, into the man's ears. Hooking his slender arms around his neck teasingly. "Im always waiting my little amnesiac." The man mocks, licking his red lips. All the aware that a pair of golden scissors already drew blood from his throat. Waylen Noel has always lived for his twin sister Chess, so when an old man came, to take one of them away. He volunteered without question. Once a decade, The Estate holds a deathly game in which the winner is granted one wish. Caught between strange magic, sadistic minds, toxic love, and voices within his head, will he make it out still breathing?

An anthology series filled with short stories about the transcendental beings of the Universe! Gods, indifferent and cunning, ruling over multiple worlds! Angels, virtuous and abiding, who serve to bring good (?) to the universe! Men, adaptive and resilient, who remain pawns to their universal chess games of the Gods! And many other beings... Be they good or evil, cruel or righteous, monstrous or normal...

In her memories "...when you felt that your existence is nothing new to the world but you grab hold of it like living it for the first time."She laughed menacingly hard, her eyes darkened and the proper demeanour diminished. "When you felt like intervening for no good reason." "When you felt like you know what will happen next." "When you felt like going with the flow, those mind tricks." "I do appreciate an explanation towards things that cannot be explained. But I'll still believe it nonetheless. " she said calmly "Camille, hmm?" she mumbled quietly, tasting that name in her tongue. "And when you realise that everything was not real."

Betrayed twice, rejected thrice, Zoya was sanctioned to a deal she was never in support of! “Get married to a cursed Lycan that can never transform into a human? I would rather be a sex slave to all the Alphas in this kingdom!” She rebuked her father’s offer but it was impossible to back down since the Lycan was determined to see to the end of his deal. Zoya must take revenge on her sister and ex-husband for tricking her till the end, and also put her father in his place for messing with her life. But in order to avenge herself, she must be prepared for the Lycan’s terms.

A scientist, Duan Yixin, transmigrated into another world. She possessed the body of a sixteen-year-old girl but had not inherited any of her memories. With a broken marriage engagement and no money in her hand, she only wants to earn money peacefully. It's a pity that fate always plays tricks on people. When she thought she could finally live peacefully, she discovered that this world was not as simple as she thought. The man she rescued was the notorious ruthless general, and the woman who stole her ex-fiancé was the female protagonist of this world. She looked up at the sky and asked, "God, are you kidding me?" A few years later, on their wedding night, she stared at him and said seriously, "General, I'm not your white moonlight." The man lowered his head and whispered in her ear, "Mhm, you are not my white moonlight, you are my life."

#SHORT PARTS NOVEL After his father's accident, Canary has to take on as the CEO of the Anderson's group. However his mother is worried about his lust and desire for women so he sets Lisa as his Personal Assistant to keep an eye on him because she believes Lisa can't be easily tricked into love by Canary like the other girls. Surprisingly Lisa also falls the victim after she falls in love with Canary but this time round he loves her truly. Will his mother accept their love ?