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If Zev had his way, no one would ever suffer a bad dream. Life's already tough enough to wring tears from grown men on the regular. You survived the day? Sweet. You've earned yourself a reward! Now, sleep. Rest. Temporarily expire! It's sacred. It's beautiful. It's that good ole' pat on the back that whispers: "Congrats on surviving another hell of a day, champ. Now enjoy these measly hours of peace before reality bodies you again tomorrow." That’s how it should be. But for some inexplicable reason... nightmares exist. And Zev, the biggest scaredy-cat in a family of elite nightmare crafters, is about to learn why—firsthand.

Jack Gulf is done with life — the cruelty, the class divide, the relentless grind of survival in a world where nobles dine on gold and his family scrapes for crumbs. When he leaps from a tower to escape it all, he expects oblivion. Instead, he wakes up in the First Gate of Hell, face-to-face with a devil who doesn’t deal in punishment — he deals in contracts. The terms? Be reborn with wealth greater than any noble… But first, survive Skull Island: a savage war game where every contestant is dead, desperate, and just as damned as he is. Twenty sectors. Thousands of players. One rule: Conquer. Or be consumed. Jack is thrown into a brutal race for dominance across an island run by warlords, freelancers, and devils in disguise. Alliances are fragile. Betrayal is currency. ---

"Three years of marriage and you've been guarding an empty bed—frustrated much?" the distinguished man said, languid with satisfaction afterward. A contract made her Mrs. Mu in name for a term of three years. The night before the contract was due to expire, she slept with the aloof and celibate big BOSS! How to deal with this?! The daily interactions between the woman who just wants a divorce and the big BOSS: "Husband, I crashed that brand-new globally limited edition luxury car you just got!" The man looked up from his work, his magnetic voice enveloping her like surround sound, "As long as you're alright." "Husband, I've bankrupted the company you started for me." "Did you have fun doing it?" "Husband, please sign this contract." Mr. Mu almost reflexively signed his name on this divorce agreement. Gazing at the little woman in front of him, a slight smile formed on his lips, "Why? Weren't you satisfied with my performance last night?" "Husband, I'm sorry, I was wrong!" "Good girl~~~"

Beneath the starry sky of a new era, trade wars erupt, interstellar conflicts rage, resources are fiercely contested, and noble houses clash with ever-growing intensity. It is the best of times—an age where dreams are permitted. It is the worst of times—where all who carry ideals march forward, only to be buried by the tide. From the slums rises Lin Hai, a streetwise youth with nothing to lose. Sharp as a blade and reckless as fire, he carves open the fabric of this era with brutal defiance. In every man’s heart lies a yearning—for the stars and the sea. And so, in this world… there ought to be heroes.

*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:

Ten Humans. One Game. Endless Evolution. When Jack Darwin wakes up on a mysterious alien world, he's told only one thing: Survive the Game of Evolution... or die trying. Alongside nine other unwilling candidates, Jack is thrown into a brutal interstellar competition where creation is power, and extinction is one mistake away. Each contestant must forge an entire species from scratch—designing their strengths, shaping their minds, and unleashing them in battle against other evolving civilizations. But this is more than just a game. The stakes? rule over everything... or annihilation. As alliances fracture, betrayals rise, and alien forces manipulate from the shadows, Jack must outthink, outfight, and outlast the universe’s deadliest creators. Because in this game, evolution isn't just survival of the fittest—it's survival of the most ruthless.

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?

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...]

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.

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.

You thought your life couldn't get any worse after loosing your job few months after your rent expired. so you're both jobless, about to be homeless and and you have no one to turn to alone in this world with no one to call family... nothing could be worse than that right?....right???? wrong meet Lana, free spirited and impulsive Lana, she has been nothing but unfortunate, an orphan who grew past the age of staying in the orphanage and had to fend for herself. unfortunately because of her recklessness she never keeps a job for long "it's not my fault they don't want to keep me" says the girl that punched her last boss for touching her "that man was a pervert, I couldn't stand him" and yet now that would be the only thing she would be doing since she won't have a place to sleep soon "I'll find a better job soon" she said unfortunately fate had other ideas for her. she was abducted, taken into another world and accused of theft just because she picked up a shiny necklace "that wasn't my fault" of course it wasn't, nobody taught her to not pick things from the street. now her life is being threatened by a terrifying looking man that claims he's the owner of the necklace. "he...he just beheaded someone" imprisoned in another world and accused of stealing a powerful artifact, Lana tries to escape and but instead somehow catches the interest of the dark Lord, the tyrant ruler of Averna kingdom will she find a way to escape and return to her world? what exactly is her fate in this unknown land and in the hands of the dark Lord

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. -----------------------------------------------------------------

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.

[2022 Best Newcomer Award Nomination] [No. 1 Bestseller in the 10th Sci-Fi Starlight Awards] [First Prize in the 2022 Sci-Fi Writing Contest] Saviors are ranked in different classes. An unranked savior is inefficient, taking years or even decades to save the world, leaving countless people to suffer in the meantime, and in the end, they might not even succeed. A third-rate savior is manipulated by conspirators throughout their life, ignorant and controlled like a puppet in someone else’s hands. A second-rate savior sacrifices greatly to save the world, enduring the death of a spouse, disability, the loss of close friends, and other hardships, only to gain an empty reputation or a gravestone epitaph. “Those saviors all have it too hard. I don’t want to be like them. I want to be a first-class savior!” “You ask me, what is a first-class savior?” “Saving the world at light speed!” “No casualties!” “Profiting wildly!” “Using the sword of the present to slay the future before it arrives, snuffing out the apocalypse in its cradle, acting entirely on my own will, and reaping the rewards I deserve!” “That’s what it means to be a first-class savior!” Stellar voyages, space-time travel, mechanical technology—the goal is the vast and unknown sea of stars!

After Xia Feng found himself transmigrated, he faced a horrifying twist—his heart had been inexplicably removed. In its place was a damaged, malevolent heart with a grim expiration date: it would only last eighteen years. But this wasn’t just any heart; it was a magical one, capable of synchronizing with the strength of its chosen target. To survive, Xia Feng made a desperate choice: he bound himself to the future villain destined to bring about the world’s destruction—the Witch of Destruction. Her strength would become his strength. The more powerful she grew, the more powerful he would become! With this newfound connection, Xia Feng quickly realized that picking fights wasn’t just a bad habit—it was a survival strategy. With a sly grin, he taunted, “Miss Witch, I’ll admit you’re strong… but not strong enough!” -------------------------------------------------------------------------For early access: https://www.patreon.com/collection/1356390?view=expanded

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.

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?

WATCH FOR MY NEW BOOK SYSTEM 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!

[Interstellar Transmigration + 1v2 + Delicate FL + Slow-Paced] When Rosalee woke up from her sleep, her world had completely changed. As if it wasn't shocking enough, she had turned from a little rich woman to a poor peasant who depended on her brother to survive. She looked at the expired nutrient solutions in her hand, then at her brother, and made a ruthless decision. She was going to find a sugar daddy to raise herself! Caution Before Entering: This is a slow-paced story, so proceed with caution. If you enjoy my work, feel free to drop me a line and support my novel. But if it's not your cup of tea, no worries, just close the book and move on.

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.

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!

Yue Jing has always believed in fated love—the kind that sweeps you off your feet, the kind that’s written in the stars. She's dreamed of a slow-burning romance, the kind found in novels and whispered promises. But fate had other plans. On the eve of a high-profile society wedding, Yue's glamorous older sister vanishes—eloping with a mystery lover and leaving behind a furious billionaire fiancé, a humiliated family, and a crumbling business alliance. To save her family's honor and keep their struggling company afloat, Yue makes a shocking decision: she’ll step into her sister’s shoes and marry the powerful, cold-hearted Bai Yang in her place. But this isn't a fairy tale. It’s a contract marriage, with clear terms, no room for feelings, and an expiration date. Bai is everything Yue isn’t—calculating, emotionless, and completely closed off to love. To him, Yue is just a stand-in bride, a pawn in a business deal. But he doesn't expect his new wife to be clever, charismatic… and charming in all the ways that slowly unravel his carefully guarded world. Yue may have signed away her heart, but she refuses to be invisible. And as she signs the contract, she finds herself asking: 'Who said contract wives can’t be charming… and maybe even win a cold billionaire’s heart?'

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?

lucas is born after a nuclear apocalypse has destroyed and mutated most of the ecosystems after a long development people gained powers under a new element that was discovered, saving up for a few years as a scavenger he got enough money to buy himself the serum when something happens causing him to get a expired serum causing an unique mutation unlike most who it just kills

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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.

Betrayed by the very government he loyally served, former X-soldier Ryver was tightly monitored in case he went off the rails. There was no way he could escape, with his last family at the clutches of the government. When he thought all hope was lost, a strange message popped into his head. [Ding! Earth will now experience its third evolution] [Welcome to the apocalypse, Contestant #1,324,888!] [Cellular Diagnostics Completed] [Talent System Function Triggered] [You have awakened an SSS+ level Talent: 10,000x Reward On Murder!} “This is my chance!” Ryver clenched his fist tightly. The dimly lit room flickered and a shadow of an evil smile spread across his lips and his eyes, they glintied with pure madness. … [Ding! Youmurdered Donald Fletch because he had looked at you the wrong way.] [You’ve received ‘Yoga Fitness Guidelines’.] [Ding! Talent activated! 10,000x Reward! Scripture Of Nine Revolving Sun received!] [Ding! You murdered Martins Palson because he had faint killing intent towards you.] [You’ve received an assistive-type Nanite.] [Ding! Talent triggered! 10,000x critical Reward! Mythic Item - Void Symbiote received]! With such powers, Ryver's insane path to revenge began!

In the Spire your value is determined by the goddess's favor. For Creed, that favor expired a long time ago. But a voice has provided him with an alternative. A lethal "gift".

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?

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.