Fruit Carving Contest

Yu Jingrong, resplendently beautiful and highly astute, mastering the skill of jade carving to an otherworldly level. Once, she was the pride of a prestige family, a subject of universal envy. Now, she is like a phoenix laying low after a fall, still unreachable and admirable. Li Chengyun, aloof and arrogant, a ruthless tycoon of the business world. In others' eyes, he is Yu Jingrong's ex-boyfriend, always silently guarding her. In her eyes, he is her emotionless fiancé, constantly scheming against her stealthily and cunningly.

A nameless ronin soon begins his travels among the lands and forges a new path with his Mark of Destiny, while searching for the fruit of the divine. However, it appears that his destiny, interspersed by the Gods, cannot let him stay peaceful…

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.

A young man named Du Wei, dismissed as a “fool” and a “good-for-nothing,” endures constant ridicule and scorn. But then, he stumbles upon an unexpected chance: by selling his soul to a demon, he could seize the power to rewrite his fate. Beauty, strength, wealth, and authority—such temptations dangle before him, and Du Wei resolutely decides to step onto the path of this dark bargain. With every deal, he begins to overturn the rules of his world, carving his own road to power. No longer shackled by the label of "worthless," Du Wei embarks on the journey to rise as a force to be reckoned with, driven by a burning ambition to one day bring the entire world to its knees...

In an unknown tavern on the Grand Line. Passerby A: "Have the results of the vote come out?" Passerby B: "Yes, there are two women tied for the title of the world's most beautiful. One is the Pirate Empress Boa Hancock, and the other is the Bounty Hunter, Thousand Faces Kiana." Kiana flipped the table and shouted angrily, "I'm a man!" ——— I’m merely the translator. the actual author is Nisa Ai.

Azazel embarks on his journey to carve his own fate, knowing that the world he now inhabits is one where strength and betrayal govern everything.

After witnessing his kingdom's downfall, a fallen knight on the verge of death stumbles upon an artifact that offers him a new beginning. Being granted with a second chance, will he choose to navigate the treacherous path of vengeance or decide to carve a new path for himself?

Centuries ago, a mysterious energy called "Mana" revolutionized society, but it led humans to face an unprecedented crisis: the "Great Fall". After centuries of intensive use of mana, flora and fauna mutated, becoming more powerful and intelligent. Confronted with this threat, humanity takes refuge in the bastions, the 21 fortresses, to survive. Humans also begin to mutate, developing greater physical and intellectual abilities, as well as special powers called "systems" and "stigmata". However, a scientist warns of an even more devastating imminent threat: insects, organized and cruel, will mutate in turn. To counter this imminent threat, humans begin to study the beasts and learn to cultivate Mana like them. Mana exercises are created to accelerate this process and copy some of the characteristics, but changing exercises is difficult and risky. As the world struggles for survival, Rin, a semi-awakened with the power to perceive everything around him, finds himself at the heart of this turmoil, determined to find his place in a world in chaos and to protect those he loves from the surrounding dangers. ***************************************** Participate in WSA 2024

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?

Commoners will never experience the privileges of Nobles. Or they can but it's only a slim chance. The eldest son of the Solace household learned it at the age of six. But being a lowborn never stopped him from aspiring to be a physician because he thought poverty doesn't last forever. Little did he know his quota on poverty also applies to being wealthy because luck never last forever too.

"Bleh." - Imp An Imp, a monster known to kill with a grin, a demon of the world, a creature of incredible might! Something that no force in the world can stand against! At least that's what the Main Character would like himself to be, the reality is very different, however. Exactly that Imp stumbles along a path of unfortunate fortunes and grows through it, in a world that hates its very existence. It grows more intelligent, more powerful, simply better at whatever it needs to do. Amongst other things, that includes raising children, killing Soldiers, and carving wooden figurines for money.

THE FRUIT OF THE BEGINNING, the one who eats it shall be granted any wish, be it of becoming a god. The hundred year cycle of the rebirth of the fruit is at verge. Who will be the one to defeat all their foes and claim the power above heavens and who will be the one to go against those heavens?

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?

A teenage girl dies of a heart attack after being humiliated and reincarnated into the body of a poor woman pursued by nobles. [The skills Evil Contract and Genetic Manipulation have been successfully acquired by the host] This is the story of a person on the path she has carved out for herself

Li Che, after being reincarnated, lived an ordinary life for nineteen years before resigning himself to his fate, marrying, having children, and working hard to support his family. But the moment his daughter was born... His once ordinary life became extraordinary due to his daughter's blessings. ... Daughter is born safely, you obtain the Dao Fruit [Immortal Artisan] Daughter turns one, safe and sound, you obtain the Dao Fruit [Dragon Elephant Vajra] Daughter turns two, healthy and disease-free, you obtain the Dao Fruit [Pristine Heart] Daughter turns three, lively and clever, you obtain the Dao Fruit [Chess Master] Daughter turns four, five, six... ... Li Che discovers that with each passing year of his daughter's life, he can condense a Dao Fruit to bless himself. From then on, Li Che had a simple and unadorned wish. One Dao Fruit per year, quietly guarding eternal life. A father only wishes... To start from a warm and cozy family, calmly protecting his daughter's immortality. Silently accumulating countless Dao Fruits. From this point on, he cultivates and refines his spirit, becoming invincible in the world.

Anonymous Invitation. High-Stakes Escape. Amidst financial ruin and parental conflict, Raya Carson receives a cryptic invite to the prestigious Ackerman bridal contest. Will she seize this chance to escape her suffocating life or remain trapped?

"Yu Roman is a 17-year-old prodigy attending Aetherian Academy, mentored by Xander, the strongest exorcist of today. Born with the rare Ember Eyes, Yu's journey is fraught with unknown demonic threats. Yu strives to become the greatest exorcist of all time. As he faces formidable enemies and personal challenges, Yu must learn to balance his pride and power with compassion and humility, all while carving out his own identity and path in the world of exorcism."

On the day of the broken engagement, she read his fortune— Disaster. And so, it turned out to be a disaster. He, impressive in uniform and commanding respect, became her immediate boss because of this "disaster." A broken engagement storm, a hidden marriage journey, a quest to win back his wife. He treasured her as the apple of his eye, yet she avoided him like a devastating flood or ferocious beast. Facts proved— If this person, this feeling, belongs to you, then—you simply can't escape it! Chu Liangxia could never have imagined, after all the twists and turns, that she would still end up marrying him. A contract, a marriage certificate, and a handsome but dark-hearted man from then on, Chu Liangxia began her life of covert marriage. The contract was as follows: First, post-marriage life, no interference with each other. Second, in front of relatives and friends, keep up appearances when necessary; Third, during cohabitation, provide mutual assistance and prioritize harmony; Fourth, ... This contract emphasized fairness and justice, absolutely rational, and mutually beneficial. Chu Liangxia was very satisfied. But— Not long after the marriage, Chu Liangxia tragically discovered that she had been tricked! Where was that dignified and stern young master from before? How did he turn into a shameless beast in gentleman's clothing?! Damn, where's the face?! [Theater] Life before marriage— Work diligently; Matchmake attentively; Swindle enthusiastically. Life after marriage— Fiercely deal with troublemakers; Outwit mistresses; Bravely confront the lord of the house! And so— Chu Liangxia exploded! "I want a divorce!" Slamming the table hard, Chu Liangxia brandished her Peach Blossom Sword, pointing it right under the man's chin. Feng Ziheng's face darkened as he smashed a contract onto her face, "Dare to divorce, and I'll break your legs!" == One on one, warm romance fiction, half in the entertainment circle, focused on a warm and humorous love story, come and dive in. PS: The setting of this story is purely fictitious, please don't scrutinize it.

"Have you heard, that the CEO of Preston Group is the new investor in this show? He's even the chief guest of the final round." "What are you talking about? I heard that the CEO of Preston Group is devilishly handsome and he never attended any public program let alone a fashion contest. So, why he is suddenly so interested in our show?" "Maybe he has some secret relationship with one of the contestants?" "God knows who is the lucky girl to have such a handsome and rich boyfriend." Chloe was listening to the conversation of her fellow contestants but she didn't give much attention to them. She had only one thing on her mind, to win the contest at any cost. Chloe Tyler was once a famous model in the fashion industry of LA but she left her passion for the sake of her fiance. But her damsel of a distressed fiance betrayed her with her best friend and the famous model Jane Richards. Her fiance kept her standing in the register's office on their wedding day. When Chloe thinks she has to return empty-handed from the register's office, a stranger approaches her with a contract marriage proposal as his partner also betrayed him. Chloe got married to a stranger and they went on their different ways after that. She swore to take revenge on her enemies and go after her passion of becoming the top model again. But she never thought that she would meet her mysterious husband again and find out that he's the most famous billionaire and CEO of LA. What will happen when her mysterious husband approaches her and asks her to be his real wife? Will Chloe fall in love with her mysterious husband?

Julie Ward is an author who was starting her third novel when her family was in a fatal car accident. While grieving she is struggling to start and finish her novel, until her agent reaches out with an amazing opportunity to do a book signing and book contest at a local bookstore. The catch is the contest winner is someone from Julie's past. Can Julie and the person from her past move forward for the sake of their novel?

People said a guardian watched over the neighborhood, leaving warnings on the walls. Dayana knew the rumors, but still felt uneasy. As she left, she glanced back at the gate and saw an image carved into the wall: a man holding a hatchet, with the words 'He is alive. ESCAPE.' Dayana was confused. Was it about her boyfriend, with a dark past who went to protect her from a stalker and never came back? Or the stalker himself, who tried to kill her due to obssesion and she had no idea if that man was still lurking somewhere. At first she was certain it was her stalker but she remembered, her lover was carrying a hatchet when he left. She told the police, but unfortunately neither man was found. Dayana was scared. Should she run from her missing boyfriend or the stalker? She is confused. Dayana, she was never afraid of dying but the truth.

The vast scale of our universe has lead us to believe that we must be alone. However, this isn't the case. Fane, a member of a highly advanced spacefaring civilization, is suddenly summoned to a medieval world, reminiscent of Old Earth's Dark Ages. On the surface, kingdoms wage endless wars, while beneath, a mysterious dungeon sprawls, its labyrinthine corridors constantly shifting like the gears of a clock. Yet, this world is not the only one drawn into the chaos. Two others have also been pulled into the fray, bringing with them powerful crystalline mages and ancient gods long thought forgotten. Now, Fane must fight to survive alongside native warriors and foreign entities alike, all while unraveling the cryptic mysteries of this strange and dangerous realm. Survival is only the beginning - deciphering the truth could change everything. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Hello! Thanks for checking out my work! I'm not the greatest author, but I plan to consistently update this project, even if I have to write significantly slower than what you typically find on this platform. (My apologies!) Below, you will find some key notes that might be nice to see before becoming invested. PACE: 1 ch/week For now, I plan to write roughly 1 chapter / week. However, this might change in the future as I acclimate to writing more frequently. (Or if this story randomly becomes very successful.) MONEY: At least first 50 ch FREE I know I just mentioned this story becoming "successful", which typically entails paying the author and bla bla bla. BUT! I like the idea of this just being my story with no hooks or lines for a while. I plan to make the greater first chunk of the story free. TRENDS: ~~Overpowered~~ Honestly, I hate the concept of things being "overpowered". It reminds me of the first time I hacked my favorite childhood videogame. (It sucked the fun out of it completely.) That being said, I want this story to involve genuine challenges that take effort or risk to overcome. GENRE: Action, Mystery I would like this story to focus primarily around Action and Mystery. There might be some mild things tossed into the fray like comedy and romance, but don't expect anything too raunchy. DISCORD: -not yet implemented- I may eventually start a discord for this story. It could make a good library for supporting lore or artwork, as well as a place for people to discuss their theories or leave feedback. For now, this discord doesn't yet exist, but I will update you here when/if that changes. OTHER STORIES: Paused A few of you may have known me from my previous stories. I know, you may be pretty bummed that I haven't updated either in a really long time. There were some pretty hefty flaws in those stories that I kind of beat myself up over. (I actually formed this story while trying to restructure the surface world for 'Reincarnated as a Haunted Machine'.) For now, this will be my only work, as the world I live in has become rather complicated in recent years. Perhaps at some point, I will return to my other works, but for the foreseeable future, this story will be my one true love.

A newly debt-free fruit farmer finds himself reincarnated in a cultivation world after choking to death on his first harvest of strawberries. Follow his adventures as he embarks on a journey to fulfill his promise of growing and tasting the most delicious fruit the world has ever seen.

Jason Kenwood the richest billionaire and a bachelor, he had everything since birth, even good looks, he was always surrounded by people, all women were crazy for him, but he was never interested. But deep down he was always lonely, whenever he was alone in his penthouse he felt it, but he was too stubborn to accept it. Ever since that incident. That took his parents away, he became a person who hardly expressed his emotions. But when his grandma emotionally blackmailed him, to bring the girl he loves within six months to meet her. He decided to hold a nation-wide contest to find his love. Claire Anderson was a princess for her father, only when he was with her, even when she was the daughter of a businessman who was rich. She was always short of money, the reason was her step-mother, who hated Claire and the feelings were mutual. When Claire heard about the contest she was not a bit interested. But when her bank balance shouted for help, she decided to participate in the contest for the weekly cash prize. Will this contest lead Jason and Claire towards true love? ***** This is my story, any resemblance to places or people, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. If you like the story, Please support and vote! Thank you.

“Betrayed Healer to Demon King: Vengeance Unleashed at Level 999” is a dark fantasy tale of betrayal, transformation, and retribution. Follow Luca as he rises from the shadows of the abyss, unleashing his wrath upon a world that underestimated him, and carving a path of destruction in his quest for justice.

The stage is set. Battleships ready to launch, warp drive activated and laser cannons at command to destroy anything that gets into the way. If there is Civilization, there would be war. War for religion, for territory, for resources and for Power. It's not something we learn but it's what comes from inside us, everyone will get what he wants only when he fights, Survival of the fittest. Follow Stream Markus and his friends as he tries to survive these never-ending Cosmic Wars as a Space Ranger and a part-time Mercenary. Maybe fate has some surprise for him as it turns his life and his journey to conquer the Cosmos starts. // I know this novel doesn't match any theme as per required for the contest, well I'm not trying to get selected. It's just that a novel in a contest has better base for readers so don't mind me.//

I finally finished my character to start playing the first ever, full drive, vrmmojrpg, but when I was initializing, my game crashed and everything goes dark. When I came back, I was in middle of a forest, I have my character and my starting Items... Why is a Devil Fruit inside my dimmentional storage? There is another rainbow colored fruit and a seed, along with the normal stuff like the water bottle... What is going on...

Rose, the beautiful, smart, and strong girl, went undercover to participate in the biggest knight contest in the kingdom. She wanted to become one of Prince Hans's honorable knights due to her father's debt. But, there was something that she didn't know about. Her master was a werewolf. How will she react to that secret? And why does everyone keep calling her" Rosalina"?

After awakening to his incarnate, Ryokai Ejiero makes his claim on the world and seeks the power to prevent another Heart Fruit disaster.

# consort # food # therapeutic #hishighness # dramaqueen Yu Niaoniao transmigrated into ancient times and became the eldest daughter of an official’s family. Her father didn't love her mother? No matter. As long as he gave them basic necessities! Her younger siblings didn’t take her seriously? That’s fine. Brats who don’t listen will be beaten a couple of times. There was no stir-fry in ancient times that was edible? Don’t panic, she’s a chef. Suddenly, a shocking rumor burst out in the capital. It was said that the eldest daughter of the Yu family was privately involved with Duke Lang, and was even pregnant with his child! All of that was merely rumors! However, before she could come forward and clarify it, an imperial decree came, bestowing marriage upon her and Duke Lang! Yu Niaoniao felt like she had been struck by lightning, and her whole body was numb. Who was Duke Lang? He was like a living King of Hell who held great power and killed people without feeling! He was so fierce that children would stop crying in his presence, and the faces of all the officials would pale when his name was brought up. Faced with the dangerous man walking towards her slowly, Yu Niaoniao trembled in fear. “Sob, sob, sob… I was wrong! I’m not pregnant!” Only to hear Duke Lang say, “ That’s fine. It’s not too late to get pregnant now.” Yu Niaoniao was speechless!