Honoring Our Heroes Essay Contest

Level 7s are capable of decimating millions in the blink of an eye. To solve all the mysteries surrounding Tokyo, a young gravity esper named Ishikawa Yuto must kill the mightiest heroes.

What is martial arts? Martial Arts has nothing to do with musical instruments, chess, calligraphy, painting, treasures or secret manuals, nor is there so much talk about being the best in the world. Martial Arts is a technique, a method that gives the weak a chance to draw their blades against the strong. What is chivalry (xiá)? Chivalry is not about romantic affairs, traditional culture, or being gentle, respectful, frugal, and compliant. Chivalry is violence, it's the bayonet forged by those driven to Mount Liang to use against tyrants. Cao Mo pledged with a dagger, (Returning to) Lu to invade. Zhuan Zhu entered with grilled meat, (Pacifying) Wu to usurp the throne. Brother Zhang cried in the market, avenging his lord by defiling a lavatory. Suicide by cutting one's own throat to seek justice, acting while concealing his sleeve. The tyrant of Qin seized souls, the coward gained courage. This is a martial artist's story. In the 1930s, a group of like-minded young people came together, striving to change the world. Then, two hundred years later, in a garbage landfill, Xiang Shan, the Progenitor of Cyber Martial Arts who had once rebooted heaven and earth, woke up reciting the name of his enemy, having lost all his memories. "Perhaps it's because I lost back then that the world has become what it is..." "So this time, I won't be defeated again!" This is the story of a person changing the world once more!

Some people are destined to meet, even if one is in Heaven and the other in Hell. Rose Prison, the number one prison in the real world! Here are detained the world's top criminals, business elites, political giants, super hackers, and even nuclear weapons experts. What happens when such a group enters the Virtual World? Heroes' Prison, the number one prison in the Virtual World! Here are held the most legendary heroes and Magical Beasts, the Harbinger of Doomsday, the Remote Ancient Demon Emperor, the Troll Chieftain, bounty hunters, and even the mighty—Gods! How powerful would one be, carrying such a prison with them? In fact, the world itself is a prison, and to attain true freedom, one must change the world!

if we have the power to do right, what stops them from doing wrong

In a world still bearing the scars of recent wars, a truly exceptional man was born. His power could be felt miles away, his beauty captivated everyone who saw him, and his abilities were beyond imagination... This heaven-blessed man was… not part of our story, sorry :-p We often hear about those overpowered heroes, born with immense talent or into illustrious families, those privileged few to whom destiny has smiled. But what about us, the ordinary people ? Those without innate talent or privilege? Those who must build everything from scratch? This is the story of Ikku, a teenager to whom life has never been kind. An ordinary person, just like you and me, who simply understood that if he had no talent, he’d have to create one himself. Embark on an extraordinary journey in a fantastic world filled with mystery, as Ikku sets out to find the 4 legendary Millennium Jewels, treasures no one has ever been able to recover. Will sheer determination and willpower be enough to accomplish such an impossible feat? Only time will tell.

Trapped in a dark fantasy world that mirrors his ex-girlfriend's favorite novel, follow him as he tries to navigate this new world .

Three highschool boys go on an adventure. Only, the adventure happened because they were summoned to another world without their consent and the adventure in question is mostly them just getting their asses beaten, but can that change?

While a soldier is on the verge of death, he dreams of riding a driverless boat down the river stixx. He sees his friends, family and lover on one side of the river waving goodbye.

In this world, ascending to upper realms is a matter of resources and ability. No matter the status or power level, if you have the money and the willingness to, you can live in any realm of your choosing. However, the higher the realm, the more power there is to tap into and cultivate. Who is brave enough to seek the Supremacy and rule the world? By: Jerlani

"Young hero, you've demostrated your great progress in battle and your incredible potencial has no limit, i'm sorry to say this as you live in a peaceful world but this world needs your abilities to be saved" thats the last thing i hear as i'm taken to the world of age of heroes and gods a virtual reality game of magic and swords. The history of Apfel Hunt, one of the best players of heroes and gods is taken to that world by an unknown being, armed with his knowledge of places and time things will happen and his experience as a first class player he shall become the greatest hero. Tags: Fantasy, romance, action, harem, transmigration, territory development, war.

4 heroes. sword, shield, bow and axe heroes. They were chosen to chase away God who decided that mortals were not needed and should be annihilated. since then, 4 heroes have been born in humans. so for 100,000 years until the story of where Akira was born as the hero of the sword, Gamble, the hero of the shield, Elara, the heroine of the bow, and Seraphina, the heroine of the axe. when they received their hero weapons, the king's daughter decided to frame the shield hero for rape and attempting to kill her. From that moment on, the hero of the Shield was banished from the main city and lived in a city nearby, attending a university for magicians and warriors, and there he found a friend, Akira, the hero of the sword.

A man gets sent back in time by his lover after a decisive battle had ended in the death of both sides, it was a two sided losing war for everyone, now being sent back in time, will he be able to change the course of events or will it all happen the same again?

This is a poignant tale woven through the lives of the Kotin siblings set against the backdrop of 1980s Nigeria. The narrative explores themes of identity, societal expectations, and the complexities of familial love. Through a series of flashbacks and present-day revelations, This story encapsulates the enduring bond of family, the weight of unspoken truths, and the quest for acceptance in a world that often stigmatizes differences. The story culminates in a powerful exploration of resilience and the desire for a fresh start. As the story unfolds, The narrative shifts to 2018, where the surviving siblings confront their past and the societal norms that once dictated their lives, particularly through the lens of Martina's daughter, Tintina ( from Anchor), who faces her own struggles with identity.

The story centres around a group of eight American teenagers who are sent to a karate school in China with no explanation from their families. They soon discover that they are being trained to fight a war, one that originated with their parents and one that they have no choice but to continue.Meanwhile, someone is kidnapping and brainwashing selected New York students from the school to break the preparation for the war. Others disappear and do not return.The eight teenagers train hard, knowing they face a long road ahead, one on which the future of their families depends.

After saving a child, he suffers a fate that can only be attributed to luck, but things turn around when he regains consciousness as a God in Danmachi. The God of Heroes and Reincarnation (English is not my first language, I apologize in advance if there is any inconsistency)

Are you bored ..?? Wanna go somewhere unbelievable and do something exciting .. .. ? How about going back into the mythological era consisting of demons .. .? What if you can get any one wish granted , if you can kill the demon king .. ..?? What do u think .. ..??? Sounds interesting .. ..???? Well of course to help you achieve that, you will be given a weapon , any weapon u want , whether be it a gun with unlimited ammo or a sword that can cut anything , any sort of weapon you want !!! How's that .. ..?????

In the future, Tokyo is ruled by a powerful hero association. The heroes are divided into 7 levels, one stronger than the other. A 12 years old boy named Ishikawa Yuto dreams of becoming a hero, but the world wasn't as beautiful as he once thought.

Dans ce monde régi par la magie notre héros pourra t-il faire face aux épreuves et accomplir son rêve d'être le prochain king of honor

This story is about a hero called Catter who with his other brothers are called the 12 heroes who will have the mission of protecting humanity but upon waking up from their capsules they will find out that humanity is already coming to an end, the heroes will have to fight with the 3 racesstronger with the Gods to be able to protect humanity and save it from extinction.

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

Three friends who were making their way back home found themselves in a wild situation where they got summoned to another world and each one of them reacted differently when they learned about their whereabouts. A story full of Love, Hate, Lust, and Betrayal of a three friends who roam this new world that is filled with adventures and dangers as they look for their way back home. =Current released story progression= [Vol1: Welcom to Ohinia = Done!] [Vol2: The Child Of Darkness = Done!] [Vol3: The Dawn Of a New Age = Ongoing]

Many have seen, or, thought they have seen one person save the world. Some have also have thought they could do it too, if they had assistance from a good system and good allys of course. Why not put this to the test? Perhaps, take one of these people, and two other unsuspecting vic- *cough* fortunate opportunist who totally knew what they signed up for, and make them a team. A group MUST, be attuned to each other because each have their different roles. "The head, body, and limbs?... Surely you aren't thinking literally?!" "Dont worry this is temporary, now hurry up and send them off!" "Sir! Can you reconsider atleast giving some form assistance?!" "System! There it's done now." Then off they went to save the world, I sure hope they can....

Natalie, who, lately, watched her boy growing up into a fine, handsome man, harvested certain feelings that she took shame in. Her infatuation for her son soon became obsessive and hard to control now that summer has arrived and Jack came back home for a prolonged break. One day, when her husband was out for work and she was minding her usual business in the kitchen, her eyes climbed up from the countertop to the window and stared at her son working in the front garden. ....Continue read.

David, antiguo villano conocido como Cyberkan, abandonó su vida de crimen después de perder seres queridos. Ahora busca una vida pacífica con su hija. Sin embargo, cuando un enfrentamiento entre un héroe y un villano pone en peligro a su hija, David se ve obligado a actuar. Descubre que algunos héroes famosos dejan escapar a los villanos para mantener su popularidad y financiamiento. Indignado, David decide tomar medidas. Utilizando su equipo tecnológico y habilidades como Cyberkan, comienza a investigar y derrotar a los héroes corruptos. A medida que avanza su misión, David conoce a héroes que no comparten la misma ética y le hacen ver que un héroe no solo salva vidas, sino que también es un símbolo de esperanza. Esto hace que David reevalúe su enfoque y comience a seleccionar a sus objetivos más cuidadosamente. Con su equipo de aliados, David busca intimidar a los héroes corruptos y hacer que reflexionen sobre sus acciones. Sin embargo, su pasado como villano y su nueva misión como justiciero lo ponen en el punto de mira de ambos.

During the construction of one of the largest coal-fired power plants in the Philippines, the company accidentally awoke something beneath the earth. The victims in the incident swore they heard a thunderous groan, as if a creature were disturbed from its slumber, but because of man's greed for wealth and power, the situation only got worse. Since the balance of the world is at stake, the realm of the unseen will be meddling with human affairs and fulfilling the prophecy of their clairvoyant goddess. The journey will be perilous, but will they endure the elements and the tasks? Will they answer Bathala's call to his seven heroes? Read more here! DISCLAIMER: Although the entirety of this work is based on Philippine mythology, the characters are purely the product of the author's imagination. It is a diversity of all the mythic creatures and beliefs of the ancient Filipino people before and during the era of the Spaniards. To clear up future confusion, there are various versions of the myths. Somehow, I found a way to nudge them together to create a more interesting work, but I try to keep the authenticity of our ancestors' beliefs. Thanks for reading!

Hardin, a seventeen year old is pulled into the world of adventurers and superheroes after risking his life to save a small boy. He awakened a power deep within him. One that would save humanity from the clutches of a fast growing villain syndicate that threatens the calm beautiful lands of Aurelia.

After the end of the great war, Nai is forced to leave his hometown in search of his own meaning only to find his fate intertwined with something greater than than himself.