Santa Cruz Competition

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.

Thousands of eras have passed, and the billions of old worlds have forgotten their true history. The Paths of Godhood have lost their essence, with each era passing, the paths becoming more and more fragmented. Lone traveler, Victor Cruz, awakened in a different world during one of his missions. Stirring within him was an ancient legacy, far removed from observable history… The Ancient Gate. Watch Victor as he becomes the master of the Ancient Gate, taming the forbidden beasts trapped within it, and gaining absolute power over everyone else! This is the story of a mortal becoming a God Through Beast-Taming!

``` Na era dos mutantes e da tecnologia, todos buscam poder e a vida eterna, mas Kiba vive pelos seus sonhos de luxúria e vaidade. Um homem em uma missão para viver a vida ao máximo. A história do lendário Caçador de Esposas cujo nome aterroriza maridos ao redor do globo. Esta é a história do diabo que faz o que seu coração deseja, sem medo dos rótulos de bem e mal. ----- Sinopse dos fãs: Enredado nos esquemas de um governo de duas caras, um mundo futurístico dividido e uma santa missão própria, acompanhe a jornada de pecados de Kiba! (Nota: Os primeiros 20 capítulos são muito curtos e de ritmo lento. A história principal começa a partir dos 30, então por favor, tente ler até lá ^_^ Você pode ficar tranquilo que o romance tem um bom enredo além dos elementos R-18 ^.^) Não sou dono da capa. Apoio: http://bit.ly/trueseeker Discord: https://discord.gg/TGmqHw3 Glossário/Wiki: http://trueseekernovels.com/ ```

¿Dominación mundial? ¿Guerras santa-demoníaca? ¿ser el próximo héroe que salvará al mundo o el peor Rey Demonio que existirá en este mundo? ¡¡¿CÓMO SI ESAS COSAS ME IMPORTARAN?!!, ¡¡PRIMERO SOBREVIVIRÉ A SER UN LOBO!!. Con esa mentalidad, esté pequeño lobo se embarcó a vagar por el mundo en busca de los misterios de su reencarnación en este oscuro mundo.

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.

Billie Bob Jones never intended to work with the second richest man on Earth, yet after being asked to do a favor for his best friend he found himself in a dilemma. Not only had he caught the attention of the famed billionaire, he had also caught the attention of the most dangerous man on Earth. His simple life of riding horses, competing in rodeos and helping his stepdad Clyde on the ranch gets upturned when he becomes the new prey of the one and only Benedito Goncalo Cruz Pereira.

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.

When the farmer of an estate in Santa Barbara reports the appearance of mysterious glowing spheres, Owen, a biologist; Amelia, a chemist; and Barbara, a physicist, join the investigation. Together, they unravel UFO phenomena that defy logic and science, facing mysteries that could change the understanding of extraterrestrial life. With each revelation, they delve deeper into a web of secrets and discoveries that will take them beyond what they imagined possible.

Michelle El-Tan Cruz is a typical thirty-one-year-old general surgeon who is perfectly content with her lovely lifestyle—except for one thing: she has never had a boyfriend. After celebrating her friend’s daughter’s graduation at a party, she falls victim to a thug on the street late at night. Despite her attempts to resist, she is stabbed and dies. Surprisingly, she awakens in another world, reborn as Aurora, the eldest child of the Starlight Kingdom Royal family. In this new life, she finally has the opportunity to live life on her own terms and pursue her desires.

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

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

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 sprawling metropolis of Dawn City, Joy Dela Cruz, a mysterious and determined young woman, embarks on a dangerous quest to unlock the secrets of Mayari’s Temple. Driven by her late mother’s dying wish, Joy must navigate a treacherous world filled with hidden threats, strange powers, and unexpected allies. As she delves deeper into the unknown, she uncovers truths that could change her life—and the fate of the world—forever. What will Joy discover on her perilous journey, and what sacrifices will she have to make along the way?

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.

Ramon had just ran away from home. He had his father, Andreas sent to prison for bullying his smoking addictive mother since he was a little boy, but now that he is grown up, he is the bread winner of his family and even had to provide for his mother. Roseline, decided to be a nun just to help Ramon study after he got a scholarship into a prestigious university. Ramon was happy thinking he could get rich and study just to change his poor fate and help his mother. He met with Chloe who was infatuated with his cold attitude but later she made her intention known. She dated him because she believed he was rich. When Ramon knew she left him for Xavier, who has his eyes on Chloe for a long time. Xavier even had Ramon crippled and just when he thought his life was over. A gaming system appeared on his phone promising revenge and not only that but wealth beyond his wildest dream.

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?

In the Infinity Realm, there are three echelons: Mount Olympus, where the Divine gods dwell; Mount Lyrota, where the Celestial gods guide the Earthly realm, and the Underworld, where demons and banished gods reside. Every Celestial god has a purpose, except Santaliel. Isolated and unsure of his place, he remains the only one yet to discover his role. When his friend Lyrx takes him to the Earthly realm, he makes a startling discovery: unlike other gods, humans can see and touch him. This revelation pushes him deeper into confusion as he searches for answers about his identity and his inability to access his celestial aura. As he struggles to fit into the Infinity Realm, Santaliel becomes entangled with a human who alters his fate. Will he be able to navigate his feelings for her while also dealing with his powerful siblings, who disdain him, and an unseen enemy waging war between the Underworld, and his home on Mount Lyrota? Santaliel must uncover his celestial aura and purpose, face the lurking evil, and balance the forces between realms,or risk losing everything. *The names used in the story has no relation to the original owners of the name *This work is for the purpose of entertainment *Add the book to your library,sit back and enjoy the story

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

"Not all people can be trusted... Not all intentions are good... And not all decisions are made for the benefit of all... They were all lies... It was all but a LIE." - Blue During the spread of a deadly virus, a search for a cure was badly needed... Desperately needed, since we are talking about a disease so rare, it turns people into zombies. FREAKs as they are so-called here. So, with desperate times come desperate measures; An Organization was established, a search party was created, and one SUBJECT became a crucial focus for finding a cure. Major Jay Cruz and his crew find this a mission worthy to die for, knowing it could save lives. But with their good intentions comes a bloody secret: THEY were all just BAIT to lure out the 'cure', which was later named the BLUE CURE. This cure, like the deadly virus, was so unusual it had to be a wild fantasy to develop into reality. Right? Well, that's what Major Cruz thought - until that one explosive incident happened. ..... As for Maxine Rose, she learned how to put up with the current new world; she aimed to thrive and survive. However, rather than being afraid of the undead, she found herself being more terrified of the unknown fear she had been feeling since her awakening.  So instead of staying 'HOME', she decided to run and hide - unfortunately, 'he' came. ..... As destiny was trying to connect two different lives in bringing the CURE that would save hundreds of millions of people from the undead, would this mean hope in ending Z-day for eternity? Or was it just a sick game of delusion that needed to end?

"Escorias" es una novela de acción y fantasía oscura ambientada en un mundo donde los criminales más peligrosos del planeta son secuestrados y obligados a luchar en un coliseo clandestino. El protagonista, Alexander, un joven salvadoreño miembro de la Mara Salvatrucha, es acompañado por la Santa Muerte, una poderosa entidad espiritual, en esta lucha por la supervivencia.

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.

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

Explore the realmsverse, battle monsters of myth and legend, die trying... and then come back to life stronger with the advantage of hindsight! Rinse and repeat. Death holds no power over Will Wisdom, a boy who’d once been sacrificed to the altar of the gods of death only to reincarnate moments later. Will’s a teenager stuck with Extra-Life, a curse that lets him relive the same day of every death with all the gruesome details of his latest demise intact to help him survive in his next run of whatever realm, dungeon, or adventuring class he’s decided to challenge next. Returning to life after each harrowing encounter is a useful hack for a teenager enrolled in the legendary Academy, a school that teaches young adventurers to become the kind of heroes who chase after the big monster bounties and uncover the great mysteries of the Realmsverse. Mysteries such as finding the cult of evil ljósálfar who’d cursed Will with Extra-Life in the first place, and then exacting his revenge on these bright elf bastards! The Academy is the perfect place for Will to achieve his hopes and dreams too. Assuming he does well in Swords and Sorcery, Apprentice Alchemy, Dungeon Excursions, P.E., and a whole host of crazy training courses in his novice schedule. Will may need a little help with that. Welcome to the Academy, Will Wisdom—hope you live to see graduation day! *** Aside from daily chapter releases, I will release extra chapters every Sunday depending on power stones earned during the same week. 200 stones = 1 additional chapter! *** Temporary cover created with PixAI

Trapped in the mundane, 22-year-old Marco Cruz yearns for more. A freak accident catapults him into the hidden realm of Kabayanan, a land of magic, myth, and ancient prophecies. As the chosen one, Marco must confront fearsome creatures, unravel age-old secrets, and unite a divided people. Can this ordinary man rise to the challenge and save Kabayanan from eternal darkness?

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.

The contracted Billionaire Heiress is about a slum girl, Andrea Fernandez, whose life changed in a twinkle of an eye after signing a year contract with the Dela Cruz, the most famous wealthy family in the city of Manila. All odds were against her in the new family, but she needs to execute the five tasks given to her by all means, if she really wants to get paid and use the money to pay for her aunt's son's surgery fee ... Would Andrea fulfil her obligation to the family till the end with her new identity as Carmen Dela Cruz? Or would meeting Miguel Rodriguez change everything she has worked hard for?