Competitive Volleyball

24 year-old Richter Maier stands at the pinnacle of Swordsmanship — a competitive combat sport, whose glory was stolen by the first-ever immersive VR fantasy game: Mirage. It was a smash hit, rising to a global sensation - leaving Richter at a loss as his disciples and competitors quit to pursue a career in-game... Until fantasy became reality. Earth was indoctrinated into the 'System', with dungeons and monsters and classes eerily similar to Mirage. A game he never played. Now Richter has a chance to regain his fame, and even more ways to gain strength. But he'll have to combat monsters, interstellar beings, revenge, and his own lack of knowledge before he gets anywhere close. It's a whole new ball game, and Richter's just getting started. ...And maybe he'll pick up some new disciples along the way. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for reading!

Allen is a genius—but no one knows it. At Oxford Advanced High School, a prestigious institution known for its rigorous system and elite students, Allen chooses to live as an average student, hiding his true abilities. Despite having an extraordinary mind, he avoids attention, preferring a quiet and ordinary school life. However, things take a turn when a series of academic challenges, rivalries, and unexpected encounters force him into the spotlight. As mysterious figures begin to take interest in him, Allen must decide whether to continue living in the shadows or embrace his potential in a school where only the strongest thrive. Can Allen maintain his low profile, or will he be dragged into the competitive world of the elites?

After enduring the wreckage of a toxic and broken relationship, Hisashi Tsuchiya finds her confidence ignited in the adrenaline-fueled world of street racing. In a sport dominated by fierce egos and relentless competition, Hisashi must carve out her place and prove herself on the unforgiving asphalt. A chance encounter with the enigmatic leader of the DFurious Team offers her an unexpected opportunity to rewrite her story. Follow her electrifying path as she takes on challenges, overcomes obstacles, and drives toward a future fueled by determination, strength, and the pursuit of victory.

Delhi University was supposed to be about grades, career plans, and survival. Instead, it turned into a whirlwind of unexpected friendships, rivalry-fueled chaos, and emotions no one saw coming. For Shumaila, ambition was everything-until a disastrous first encounter with Hamza set off a chain reaction of sarcasm, competition, and an undeniable spark. The more they clashed, the harder it became to ignore the tension brewing between them. "You're mine, Shumaila," he whispered. "You know it. I know it." Her fingers curled into fists, her body frozen in place.

2011. That was when earthquake and tsunami hit Japan, changing thousands of lives. And Kobayashi Yuki is just one of them. A month ago, he was just a normal boy, graduating from a small middle school in Fukushima and was excited to go to the high school. However, the disaster changed his life. He lost both parents, not because they died, but because they were still missing until now. He lost his home. He lost his friends. He lost his school. He lost everything. Having no choice, he moved to Tokyo, to a small, new orphanage to accommodate victims of the disaster who didn't have any home or wanted to change their lives in the biggest city in Japan. In his mind, all he wanted to do was enter a normal high school, do a part-time job, make some money to help the orphanage, and maybe if he were lucky enough he could be admitted into a good university with a scholarship. However, one challenge from the volleyball team and one half-Italian blonde boy turned everything upside down. Now, he was trapped inside the crazy team, being dragged into the mess. Inter-High. National Tournament. Volleyball. Those three words kept spinning around his life as he entered a crazy high school life. Can he strive in the place where he was unfamiliar with? Would he be a good volleyball player? And what does the future hold for him?

Elwin Warbringer, the cherished son of Queen Morgana in the matriarchal realm of Sunhaven, has always been adored by his powerful family. But as the only brother to four fiercely competitive sisters vying for the throne, Elwin yearns for something more than royal favoritism. Reborn into this reversed world after a tragic end in his past life, he dreams of finding a love strong enough to match his ideals. “Why is Octavia, the Hero, panting while she looks at me?” sighing Yes it’s another Gender Role Reversal Story from me. This time the setting is a magical academy. This MC isn’t afraid to try different kind’s of relationships out but is still very much a monogamist. No harem. Yandere. Some smut but mostly plot. No harem!

Kang Soo Hyuk, a 25-year-old CEO, protects his younger brother, Kang Min, a cheerful but competitive teenager. Their mother, Kang Min Soo, worries about the family's unresolved grudges. They live in a home full of memories, supported by close friends Lee Jong, Sung Jae, and Kim Hanna, as they navigate their past and face new challenges together.

In a future where society is divided into rigid echelons, Ryker Vale and his younger brother Raegan have spent their lives struggling to survive. Their existence is a constant battle against poverty and oppression, with little hope for a better future. when the rules suddenly change and it's their turn to face the deadly Trials—a brutal competition where those from lower tiers must prove their worth or die trying. The Trials are a series of grueling challenges designed to test every aspect of their physical and mental endurance. Ryker and Raegan are forced to make choices that betray their own morals, pitting them against friends and foes alike. As they navigate the treacherous landscape of the Trials, they begin to realize that the competition is not just about survival; it's about control. They uncover the truth that the Trials are part of a darker plan orchestrated by the ruling elite to maintain their power and keep the lower tiers in check. The real game has yet to begin, and the brothers must decide whether to continue playing by the games rules.

In a world where magic defines power and destiny, Samson—a war-scarred soldier filled with regret—faces his end on the battlefield. Yet, in his final moments, he discovers an ancient watch that turns back the hands of time, transporting him to his younger self, just one month before the national magic exam. With a rare second chance, Samson vows to rewrite his future. The mysterious watch grants him mastery over three powerful elements and the ability to transform into spirit beasts. But these newfound powers come at a cost: the watch’s limitations and his own lack of control test his resolve at every step. As Samson navigates the fiercely competitive magic exam, he must battle rivals, overcome his weaknesses, and unlock the secrets of the watch. Along the way, he discovers that his fight is not just for himself but for a greater purpose, one that could change the fate of the magical realm forever. Will Samson conquer his regrets and forge a new destiny, or will the weight of his past mistakes drag him down once more?

Vanta, a loner, begins his journey at the prestigious Blueblood Academy, only to discover that the entrance ceremony hides a sinister secret. Alongside other students, he's thrust into a mysterious exam that requires acquiring the elusive Xue sense, a heightened awareness that grants battle instincts. The exam takes place in a deadly, unknown realm where students must survive for twelve months and face monstrous creatures. Vanta soon realizes that death is not permanent, as he respawns after each demise. With no one to return to, he's determined to press on. As Vanta navigates this treacherous world, he discovers that others have also gained the Xue sense, the competition becomes fierce. Vanta must confront his limitations, forge alliances, and unravel the secrets behind the exam. But this is just the beginning.

After her life had become a series of tragedies, Maya suddenly woke up in a hospital, finding herself a victim of an extraordinary lightning strike. Strange, inexplicable occurrences begin to unravel around her, and her once-dull world feels increasingly surreal. Before long, a mysterious woman arrives at her doorstep with a startling revelation: Maya’s suffering has granted her a new power. With nothing left to lose, Maya follows her into Mellgrah—a hidden world where witches and magic found their sanctuary long ago. In Mellgrah, Maya is offered a coveted place at the prestigious Amellan Academy. Thrilled by the promise of an extraordinary new life, she eagerly embraces her newfound path. However, as she navigates the competitive and enigmatic world of young mages, Maya begins to uncover dark secrets lurking beneath Mellgrah’s surface. The further she’s drawn into this realm’s tangled history, the more she realizes that her arrival may have been no coincidence. Bound to a fate larger than herself, Maya must decide whether to embrace her role in Mellgrah’s uncertain future—or risk losing everything.

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 Azure Phoenix Realm, Xu Qi, a normal telemarketer on Earth, found himself transmigrated into a body with a similar name as him. However, he found out that he had nothing of the usual golden finger or system that he often read in webnovels. Instead, he only has his talent honed from his job, his silver tongue that can make his customers buy his wares or his former girlfriends fall from his sweet nothings. With words as his tool, he carefully navigates the competitive world of cultivation. However, he might not be as helpless as he thought he would be as he discovered that his words were more effective with women. ---- Note: This delves more into the MC's interactions with different women than the cultivation world itself. But world-building won't be neglected. Just expect less action and more talking. Netori? Most likely. If you've read my other novel Stealing Spree, you'd know what to expect. Check my other novel: Stealing Spree (R18) https://www.webnovel.com/book/stealing-spree_19920810706996705 --------------- Join my Discord Server: https://discord.gg/BWBWUrU

Jin is transferred to a world of superhuman. This world also have gifted people who hold superpower. How will Jin survive and thrive to get a place he deserves in this world with genius and gifted person everywhere. How will Jin live in a academy full of competition will jin be able to make a place for himself and find a position he diserve. or he will be lost in the competition. This is my first original novel. the cover do not belong to me.

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

Ace and Mia live for gaming—strategy, competition, the thrill of the win. But when they, along with tens of thousands of players, log into the early-access to the hottest game 'Eclipse Arena', they wake up in a terrifying reality: the game is no longer virtual. Every time a solar eclipse darkens the sky, they are forced into deadly battles—tests of skill, strength, and survival. The rules are simple: play, win, or be eliminated. And in 'Eclipse Arena', elimination means death. As Ace and Mia fight their way through increasingly brutal challenges, they realize there’s more to this twisted game than meets the eye. Who created it? Why are they trapped? And most importantly—can they escape before the next eclipse arrives? Because in this game, losing isn't an option. It's kill… or survive while you can.

Nicole Rose never wanted to be a hero—she only wanted one thing: a future where her daughter could be happy. When she’s pulled into a brutal, game-like world alongside other contestants, she’s told that winning the competition will grant her a single wish. But survival isn’t as simple as gaining levels and getting stronger. Betrayal lurks in every alliance, the system is rigged against her, and the so-called “observers” seem more interested in watching contestants break than succeed. Power alone won’t be enough to escape. To win, she’ll have to defy fate itself. In a world where failure means death, how far will a mother go to seize happiness?

Ryo is a high school student with one main goal in life: to earn a full scholarship to the best university and pursue his dream career in technology or science. Every day, he dedicates himself to his studies, working hard to prepare for the highly competitive entrance exams. His life is stable and well-planned, free from any major distractions—until three girls appear, each in their own unique way. Mika, a cheerful and popular girl, starts showing interest in him after Ryo helps her with a group project. Ayumi, an energetic and outgoing classmate, invites Ryo to join various social activities, disrupting his carefully maintained routine. Meanwhile, Haruka, a mysterious and reserved girl, offers him deep and thoughtful insights about life and his aspirations. These three girls, each with vastly different personalities, begin to draw Ryo into an emotional dilemma. On one hand, his ultimate goal of getting into university and achieving his dreams remains his top priority. However, the growing attention and emotions from the three girls start shaking the stability of his once-structured life. Ryo must choose between staying focused on the future he has meticulously planned or following an unexpected path filled with complicated relationships. Through this journey, he learns that chasing dreams isn’t always as simple as it seems, and the decisions he makes will shape the course of his life.

Venus Archilles Gray, a consistent honor student and a volleyball varsity from Silverleaf University. Venus has been struggling a lot due to lack of a support system ever since childhood not until she moved into SLU. Venus met her two friends who were both extroverts and that made Venus trust people. She entered 12th grade without Kizealla and Lia since they all entered different strands. Because of volleyball practice, she had a chance to still get along with her friends. But one day, Venus and the whole volleyball team ate dinner at Venus' place and that became the main reason to get close with Lhieon Khaizer Rivera, the boy's volleyball team ace.

Over a thousand years ago, the world was a battlefield. People with different powers fought relentlessly, and war and chaos became a daily routine. It was an age without peace until a mysterious woman—believed by many to be a divine messenger—arrived and changed everything. She proposed a competition to determine the five strongest abilities, and the victors would be crowned as rulers. The competition was fierce and merciless, but in the end, five champions emerged: the Lightning King, the Weapon Nation King, the Fire King, the Ice King, and the Air Queen. As a reward for their triumph, they were gifted special crowns that granted them immortality. The only way they could lose their crowns—and their lives—was by being defeated by their own bloodlines. With their newfound powers, the five rulers created nations, carved out territories, and established family lines. Under their reign, knights, branch leaders, princes, princesses, commanders, generals, and lieutenants formed a new world order. However, as with all things, peace came with its price. There was never good without bad. And now, the paths of the five nations are set to cross again. Which will you choose? The prodigies of the Lightning Nation, the bloodthirsty warriors of the Weapon Nation, the fiery determination of the Fire Nation, the analytical tacticians of the Ice Nation, or the peaceful killers of the Air Nation? All options will be shown in the Five Nations.

The world of Theia. The world that encompasses and surrounds all mysteries that have never been understood and solved. Light, darkness, the mystery of kings, the mystery of the Five Pillar Kings, and the mystery of reality, which also has an abyss of endless mystery. Mortal humans do not have a seat to take part in the grand competition of mystery. What is wrong!? Are we just ordinary humans?! We also have rights! Until when will this continue... until this ends... Until "he" comes. And this is the story of a child who was born together with the 'hatred' of fate for him. A child who was not liked... No. But hated by Fate.

#SPORTS #FAN-FICTION Siwoo, seorang siswa di Daeji High, memiliki bakat voli luar biasa, namun ia menyembunyikannya agar bisa bermain tanpa tekanan. Tim voli sekolahnya selalu kalah, dan Siwo merasa frustrasi, tapi enggan menunjukkan kemampuannya. Ketika Daeji High menghadapi tim kuat, Siwoo akhirnya tampil dengan kemampuan luar biasanya dan membantu tim meraih kemenangan mengejutkan. Setelah kemenangan itu, Siwoo menjadi pusat perhatian dan harapan tim voli, membawa tekanan baru yang harus ia tangani. Ia berusaha menjaga persahabatan dengan teman-temannya sambil beradaptasi dengan ekspektasi yang semakin tinggi. Meskipun kini dikenal sebagai bintang muda, Siwoo tetap berjuang mengatasi keraguan diri dan tekanan untuk selalu tampil sempurna. Dengan bakatnya yang terus berkembang, Siwoo mulai bermimpi untuk menjadi spiker kelas dunia, tetapi apakah ia bisa mengatasi semua rintangan—baik dari dalam dirinya sendiri maupun dari luar—untuk mencapai tujuannya? Perjalanannya penuh tantangan, tetapi Siwoo bertekad untuk membuktikan bahwa dengan kerja keras dan persahabatan, impian besar pun bisa tercapai.

In the competitive world of academia, Ryan and Maya are rivals turned reluctant partners, their office rivalry simmering beneath a surface of professional politeness. When a tangled mix of personal grudges and unexpected attraction throws them together, they find themselves locked in a game where the stakes are not just their careers but their hearts. As they navigate their intense chemistry and unresolved feelings, the line between professional and personal blurs, making it hard to distinguish where the rivalry ends and love begins.

In a world where society has crumbled under the weight of inequality, a deadly competition offers the ultimate escape,if you survive. The Inferno Trials promises unimaginable wealth to the few who endure its brutal challenges, but the price is steep: every trial is a test of survival, trust, and morality. Kai Rivera, a former boxer with a tragic past, is desperate for a way out of his crushing debts. Drawn into the trials by a mysterious invitation, he quickly realizes that the competition is far more dangerous than he could have ever imagined. Each round brings new horrors, forcing the participants to face their deepest fears and darkest instincts. As Kai fights for his life, he forms uneasy alliances, makes dangerous enemies, and uncovers a sinister truth: the trials are a game for the wealthy elite, who find amusement in watching the desperate struggle for survival. In a twisted battle of wits and strength, every move could be his last. Will Kai escape the Inferno, or will the games claim yet another soul?

In the Kingdom of Orlos, only those who have any kind of talent will receive fortune and glory. In a competitive society, only those considered strong would survive, but their strength will be determined by the star that shines on their birthday. The archdukedom of Felnatus has four heirs, all born into wonderful and auspicious stars, but one hidden heir is treated like a lowborn in the family.

In a world rampant with anthropomorphicism, colliders face each other in competition in order to determine who is softest. Who will win? Probably not the titular character, but hey, you never know. Marshfellow begins his quest to achieve 66 victories in a row at the very beginning of this story. Despite plenty of goofiness throughout, his epic quest to be one of the best unfolds in an exciting set of unpredictable matches.

A group of wolves, a gathering of witches, a trio of bears. An engaging narrative... Alpha Yona is struggling with his emotions towards Chhaya. He is hesitant to pursue a romantic connection with someone who is not his destined wolf partner. Despite his reservations, does he harbor romantic feelings for her? Cedric, Colton, and Connor are formidable bears with a significant issue involving the wolf pack. Both groups are attempting to eliminate the demons and are feeling irritated by the competition. Cedric is infatuated with Saturn, the leader of the coven, who is fixated on Alpha Yona. Can Saturn maintain focus to lead the witches effectively? Will Alpha Yona be able to navigate this complicated love triangle while maintaining order?

This is an Adventure of powerless chicken. Caught in grueling competition and survival of the fittest. Every monster wants a piece of it.!!! Every demon Hunt, its soul!!! All witches want it!!! Join me, on a journey where a Super Delicious Chicken, against all odds. Built its Kingdom. ...............................

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Kenneth is the unfavored third prince of the Kingdom of Lucano, one of the largest kingdoms on the Avalanche Continent. A fierce competition is underway in his kingdom after the king issued an edict that he will appoint whichever prince can defeat the monsters that rule the Audoran Forest as the next king. As the son of a servant, conquering the forest is the only way he can save his loved ones from the harsh life in the palace. However, what happens if the monster he must kill is far different from what he expected? In the end, Kenneth must make a decision. Protect the 'monster' or betray and abandon the family he loves.