The Definition Of Insanity

It all started when the protagonist downloaded a game called "The Fool (Beta Version)," marking a pivotal shift in the style of his life. This was no ordinary game; it lacked visuals and music, composed solely of lines of text and a multitude of choices. Yet, each decision within the game had the power to alter the player's destiny, for on the other side of the game lay a real, unknown world. Players were unable to physically enter this otherworld or see its landscapes, experiencing the alternate realm solely through text, vicariously living each step of their character's journey. As the game progressed, not only could rewards from the game materialize in the real world, but creatures from the game began to appear in reality as well. Then came the day the game was released for global public testing. An era quietly unfolded, where the masses embarked on explorations and treasure hunts in an alternate universe through 'textual adventure,' heralding a new chapter of engagement and discovery.

Haruto a seemingly normal average 16 years old high schooler was suddenly transported into another world. With no way of knowing how or why he was sent here Haruto decided to investigate this world to find clues as to why he was summoned. When suddenly he heard the scream of a lone girl who was being rob by two elderly men. While trying his best to save the girl he had met for the first time he almost died as a result which awakened the desire for power. _____ (A/N: If you notice any errors or broken contexts while reading, please let me know. I'll go back and make the necessary corrections.)

They were known to be different. They were respected and well known in the underground world. Their family were known to be demons and showed no mercy to anyone, whomever stands in their way will be tortured and never see the light of day. This family was the very definition of darkness. But in that darkness was a light and a secret. A secret that no one can ever find out. They are the Jauquis Family.

So, I woke up on the day I was supposed to be executed. You know, normal Tuesday stuff. My head was chilling on a wooden platform, and there was this tiny blade dangling right above my neck. Cute, right? Just waiting to slice through and end my fantastic life. Naturally, I thought, "How do I get out of this mess?" And what genius idea came to mind? Pregnancy! Yep, I faked a pregnancy. And not just any pregnancy — I told the Emperor, the very psycho who ordered my execution, that I was carrying his child. Spoiler alert: I was definitely not. But hey, it worked! I kept my head attached to my body. However, when the universe is determined to mess with you, even a fake baby bump can't save you forever. I kept up the act for a whole month before finally running away. Ah, freedom! No more psycho Emperor, no more looming execution, just me, living my best fake-pregnancy-free life, laughing like I was finally out of a bad soap opera. Or so I thought. Because of course, luck had to have the last laugh. Somehow, I ended up being the mother of the male lead. You heard that right. The male lead. In this ridiculous story, I’m not even his real mother, but here I am, stuck inside the palace with a literal murderer, aka the Emperor, who — plot twist! — killed the male lead’s actual mom and turned her into a freaking energy crystal. And now, I'm supposed to save the day. Me, the villainess who's not even supposed to be here. How? No clue. But one thing’s for sure, luck and I need to have a serious talk. Screw you, luck!

It’s more than twenty years after the new millennium. Amid the rising skyscrapers, recent housing developments, public transport modernization programs, and new generation of influencers and vloggers, are constants in the Philippines’ society - the shamans. In this alternate world, Filipino mythological creatures intermingle in peace with humans. A tiyanak is a child star. A sarimanok the mascot of a popular channel. A manananggal a sought-after model. Even diwatas and sigbins are leaders of their own party lists. But even in this highly inclusive world, there are those who tiptoe beyond the line - be it humans or mythological creatures. The shamans who wield sigla, also known as spiritual energy, are responsible for keeping the peace between the supernatural beings and humankind. Within this chaotic setting, Billie, a tired, depressed young woman, tries to get back on her feet together with Puddle, the duwende. Maybe life in the country is not so peaceful after all?

50 years ago demons and other spiritual life forms invaded Earth and started a great War in search of a new world to call home or maybe something more!!

A brave hero and a Saint of the Immortal Flames join forces to face the most powerful being in the universe, the Celestial Emperor. However, all they manage to do is separate a piece of his divine artifact, the book Tales of the Creation of Heavens and Earth. Unexpectedly, Tristan, a kid who has been locked up in a dungeon for two years by his stepmother, ends up receiving a fragment of this book. Unfortunately, he realizes that this alone is not enough to change his situation. Nevertheless, it rekindles the flame in his heart and motivates him to stay alive to seek revenge and find out what happened to his mother. And perhaps, thus began his ascension in this hellish world. What to Expect: - Weak to Strong to Op - Big fantasy world, many regions to explore with different cultures and characteristics - A good romance - Very interesting magical system - Creative enemies with nice backstory: magical, mystical and divine (eventually) _____________ Discord Server: Join if you want to see some pictures of the characters or just talk about the book. https://discord.gg/q9EQuZfYeZ

For twenty years, humanity fights back against an apocalyptic demonic invasion. Heroes rise and fall, alliances shatter, and one by one kingdoms fall. In the end, only one remains to face the endless tide of demonic horde. Sigrid, a "Goalless", as he prepares for what may be his last stand, he was offered a second chance by an otherworldly being.

Trong một thế giới nơi các vị thần nắm giữ quyền lực tuyệt đối, Asura – một đứa trẻ sinh ra từ lời nguyền của số phận – bị ràng buộc vào một cuộc sống đầy khổ đau và bóng tối. Cậu mang dòng máu của một vị thần. Từ những trận chiến khốc liệt đến những cuộc gặp gỡ đầy mưu mô và sự phản bội, Asura dần nhận ra rằng để giết chết các vị thần, không chỉ cần sức mạnh; cậu còn phải vượt qua những bóng tối trong chính tâm hồn mình. Mỗi bước đi của cậu là một sự hy sinh, mỗi quyết định là một cuộc chiến với chính bản thân, để cuối cùng tìm ra con đường dẫn đến một cuộc sống chính nghĩa và viên mãn. Cuộc hành trình của Asura không chỉ là việc tiêu diệt các vị thần, mà còn là việc khám phá và chứng minh rằng dù nhân loại có bị ràng buộc bởi số phận, họ vẫn có thể tìm thấy ánh sáng và tự do cho riêng mình. Trong thế giới này, nơi mà sinh mạng và cái chết chỉ cách nhau một bước chân...

Onmyoji are a class of spirit masters with special powers and has protected the human realm from the dark forces from the supernatural worlds Adam is one revered spirit master at the Tenmon So the ancient sect that has kept order in the human and supernatural realms for centuries. With his special powers to command and control spirits from the supernatural worlds, Adam has earned a reputation as an exorcist with a quest to find his long-lost parents. However, a call of distress from a fellow master changed all that. In a bid to save Kelly Nishimura Adam found himself walking into a fatal ambush. Though he rescued his teammate, Adam realized a prized relic, long guarded by his sect, has been and that may throw the realms into chaos. As he sought to hunt down the thief, he found himself battling enemies from the others realms and uncovered a dark conspiracy that threatened to re-ignite the centuries-old feud between the Onmyojis of Tenmon So and the Dākurōbu（Dark Robes). A war that will destroy the balance between the supernatural and human realms. Racing against time, Adam knew he must retrieve the relic and defeat foes before the human realm is consumed by darkness. Using all his powers, he must save his world from destruction. Little did he know, behind the conspiracy, is a larger scheme of things that will threaten to consume his quest to find his long-lost parents. The Saga of the Onmyoji is an exciting series of stories that promises the exciting elements of magic, mystical powers, and creatures. Besides breathless action, there will be interesting characters, each possessing different special powers, that will thrill the fans of fantasy and horror. The Saga promises to keep fans of fantasy and supernatural thrillers glued to every page of the thriller.

Hi, I’m Pax, and this is the story of how my life just keeps finding new ways to get worse. If you’re here for some clumsy girl tangled in boy problems or stuck in a cliché love triangle, let me save you the trouble—this isn’t that kind of story. This is real life, people. What? Don’t give me that look. Just because I’m fictional doesn’t make me any less real. Okay it kind of does but that's not the point! So, are you going to read my story or not? Trust me, it’s a mess—but it’s my mess. And you might just like it. Or not if you don't have senses of humour.

War between every race hangs on a loose thread only 5 years left, this may seem like a long time but for beings like the Impure, Demon, Jinn, Angels and gods this is just days to them. More than half of the human population is already gone thanks to a curse placed on them by the Supreme Deity. This is the first time this battle will happen by to God and GK this is just another day, 15 out 15 victories in every timeline makes the Impures a greater race than even the gods themselves, how can humanity survive when it's strongest warrior is dead?

Avery: Aside from his mother, Avery is the only omega in a family full of alphas. As the youngest of four, he was strongly loved and heavily supported as he decided to make a name for himself as an artist. However, rather than filling him with warmth and passion like it once used to, he began feeling empty inside whenever he painted or drew. The night before his freshman orientation at the university he was going to attend, he made up his mind to deffer his enrollment and step away from art entirely. At nineteen years old, this one decision would not only alter the course of his future, but lead him to finding the answers to questions he desparatley searched for, "Why do I paint? Who do I paint for? What am I trying to say?". Even after taking a step back from his greatest passion, art is the only thing he has on his mind. Feeling lost and confused, a seemingly meaningless decision and one unfortunate situation leads him into the arms of an alpha he has never met. Though he was in heat, Avery has never been more sure of anything in his life as he was about this man. This was his alpha, and he would do anything in his ability to make sure it stayed that way. Kai: At twenty-four years old, Kai's life has been nothing but difficult. Having been abused by his mother after his father walked out on them as a baby, he could have easily wound up down the wrong path in life. Instead, despite everything he has been through, he graduated high scool and then went straight to work. Now Kai is a modest owner of a bar, living in a studio apartment and sending what wages he can to the mother who blamed him for her life. Harboring deep seeded guilt for the way his mother has lived, Kai swore he would never get involved romantically with anyone, much less an omega, lest he resign them to the same fate of his mother. However, that all changed when he was walking to work one evening and smelled the frightened pheromones of an omega in heat. He followed the scent to a young and incapacitated Avery, and decided that he needed to help him before things got worse. Carrying him back to his apartment, he did everything he could to reassure Avery and make sure that he was safe. He ran down to the corner store that was right next to his apartment and purchased some inhibitors to help with Avery 's heat... But when he returned he quickly realized that they would not work. Follow the story of Surrendering to Insanity, told from first person in both points of view. *This story takes place in a fictional setting. All names, places, and locations are fake. Any resemblance to reality is unintentional. The cover may change as the story progresses. If the length ends up longer than what is suited for the short stories category, it will be updated accordingly. As the story progresses, tags may update to better suit the work.*

In a galaxy fractured by ancient mysteries and interstellar conflict, a young scavenger named Kael Ariston stumbles upon a relic of unimaginable power—a glowing crystal linked to the enigmatic Cosmic Forge. This ancient artifact, created by a long-lost civilization known as the Founders, holds the potential to shape or destroy entire star systems. Kael's accidental activation of the crystal awakens dormant systems across the galaxy, marking him as the Heir of the Founders. Pursued relentlessly by the authoritarian Sovereign Order, who seeks the Forge to impose their dominion over the cosmos, Kael must navigate an unfamiliar galaxy alongside his resourceful childhood friend Elira and the enigmatic resistance operative Lyra. As Kael unlocks the secrets of his lineage and the Forge’s capabilities, he faces a profound dilemma: Will he wield this godlike power to restore balance, or will its seductive potential consume him? With the fate of countless worlds hanging in the balance, Kael embarks on a perilous journey that will test his courage, forge unbreakable bonds, and challenge his understanding of destiny itself. The Heir of the Cosmos blends high-stakes action, intricate world-building, and moral complexity, weaving a tale of survival, identity, and the enduring power of choice.

Pirate's Legacy follows Caius Mercer, a sixteen-year-old dreamer from a small coastal village who longs for a life beyond the empire's control. Disillusioned by the corrupt soldiers who claim to protect his people, Caius refuses to follow the path of servitude that his fellow villagers accept. Instead, he dreams of freedom on the open seas—a dream inspired by tales of the Silver Serpents, a legendary pirate crew who fought for justice, not gold. But in a world where pirates are hunted, and loyalty to the empire is law, Caius's desire to become a new kind of pirate—a protector of the weak and enemy of oppression—sets him on a dangerous path. With the empire's watchful eyes always looming and whispers of dark powers stirring in the seas, Caius must decide whether he's ready to risk everything to live by his own code. The ocean beckons, but so do the enemies that lurk beneath the surface. Will Caius become a hero, or will he fall prey to the same darkness that consumes all who defy the empire?

Xiang Ling, the precious blue star, cultivated for ten thousand years and finally faced her heavenly tribulation to ascend to the position of an Immortal. Unfortunately, her tribulation occurred the very night when the Crown Prince of the Heavenly Realm was undergoing Nirvana. While Xiang Ling passed her tribulation, the heavenly thunder disturbed Nirvana, and the Crown Prince failed to ascend. In her rage, the Heavenly Empress punished Xiang Ling and sent her to the Mortal Realm to face life tribulation. When Xiang Ling opened her eyes in the Mortal Realm, she found herself inside the body of an eighteen-year-old girl who shared the same name as hers. It didn't take long for Xiang Ling to realize just how harsh her punishment was. The original owner of the body was the only daughter of the County Magistrate of Dongzhi Province and was famous throughout the province for her shameless, unfilial, and overbearing attitude. She was known to create trouble for her parents and siblings. She was famous for bullying the young ladies and masters of other families. She tortured the servants. She regularly visited brothels, pawn shops, and other places where a girl should never go. But if all these weren't already enough, she was also famous for bullying her husbands. Right! Xiang Ling was married and not only to one man but to five men in total. Now, it was not only the entire province and her family that hated her, even her husbands despised her and wanted to get rid of her. Could Xiang Ling possibly survive in the Mortal Realm when every other person seemed to hate her to the core? * * * Warning: Mature content in the story! This is a Reverse Harem novel. ----- This story is part of the WSA 2024 contest, so please show your support for the story and the author! ----- For more updates about the story, follow me on Instagram: @nightsummer20 ******* Disclaimer: The book cover is mine.

Xing yin em um mundo cruel desolado facções, seitas de todo o tipo raças diferentes um mundo gigante tão grande quanto um deserto sem fim, ele irá conseguir alcançar o topo ou cairá no caminho?

What if a world where dangers are everywhere, each and every corners of the earth lies threats that could lead to your untimely demise, exists? What will you do when you are in that situation? The world of Bigbell, Victorian Continent. There was once a Hunter, who had brought countless beasts and monsters down to their knees, falling prey to his blade. Hunters were a profession despised yet needed by everyone as Hunters were the protectors of the world. Although a protector, if one wields so much power, it would be expected that they too will fall prey to their own powers. Let us follow the footsteps of the one who shall lead us into this world, Rueben Mortimer, as he navigate through the mysteries and the bizarre world he was borne into. [Content Warning] Sexual Tragedies, Child Tragedies, Body Horror, War Horror, Blasphemous Philosophies, and other related contents are present in this book. Please read at your own risk. "" Inspired by Bloodborne, Lord of the Mysteries, My House of Horrors and Lovecraftian Horrors and other Horror Medias

The son of the God of Darkness is known for his bad temper among the gods. The father, the God of Darkness, does not like that his son behaves too freely, which casts a shadow on his reputation." The God of Darkness decides to send his son to a world that he and the other gods rule without telling the other gods. It is difficult to predict what the son of the God of Darkness will do. How would he decide to show his father that he was in charge and that he was just a jerk?

In the Ombrae, people are whispering: "The King will never return," and the panic rose as the sky was menacing to send their soldiers to ravage the monstrosities living here. Banshees, zombies, vampires, and so many others were ready to leave the world they loved, to return to Earth and hide. When another rumor spread: "The Prince is coming", and in the heart of the damned, for the first time in a very long time, there was hope again. For those who have fallen in disgrace, those who want to be forgotten. It feels so cold in Ombrae. Where are our brothers and sisters, where are our children? It is so calm in Ombrae. Listening to the call of our King and then his son, the Prince, in the darkness we rise. It is so warm in Ombrae.

Am I an immortal? No way—I'm a damn demon!

The moon shone bright in the night sky, casting silver light over the dark forest. Aiko stood in the middle of a clearing, her whole body trembling as the wolf inside her threatened to break free. The air felt heavy with energy, and a chorus of howls echoed through the trees. Her pack surrounded her, ready for a fight that would decide their future. Kael, the strong and mysterious leader of the rival pack, watched her from the shadows, his intense amber eyes filled with a mix of expectation and something dangerous. Beside her, Haruki, her loyal friend who had always believed in her, held her hand, giving her strength she wasn't sure she deserved. Aiko’s life had always been ordinary—until she discovered the truth about her family. She was part of a cursed bloodline, tied to ancient werewolf magic and a prophecy that could either save or destroy everything she knew. Now, a deadly pack war threatens to shatter the balance between the human world and the supernatural one, and Aiko has to learn to control the wild, powerful beast inside her. But controlling the wolf comes with a heavy price, and as the full moon draws closer, she must face her darkest fears. Torn between two loves—Kael, the dark and brooding werewolf leader, and Haruki, her faithful friend who never left her side—Aiko has to decide who she can truly trust. As she uncovers secrets and faces betrayals, she realizes the biggest challenge might not be the enemies she fights, but the monster inside her. With both worlds hanging in the balance, Aiko must confront the beast beneath the moon and choose whether to embrace her destiny or rise above it. Can she save those she loves, or will she lose everything to the darkness within?

Adrian has always been a skeptic, a lone figure drifting through life with only his cat, Vermi which he picked up recently, to keep him company in a desolate city. But his world is shattered one snowy night when a ghostly figure cloaked in darkness appears, leading him to an ancient mystery and marking him with a strange vine tattoo. As he unravels the truth behind his haunting encounters, he discovers that this isn’t just about survival—it’s a journey to lose his sanity, piece by piece, while battling forces beyond comprehension. In a world where reality and the supernatural blur, Where his modern life in Japan is coming to an end. Adrian isn't any hero however, he's rather selfish. ____________________________________ (No romance.) There may be some gory or more like scary stuff in here so please, the ones with weak hearts (just like mine) please take precaution before reading this. I won't really add in much flash warning stuff now but in the very very near soon future I will so please, prep your hearts (I'll prep my heart and brain). The Art work isn't mine, it's from a artist/Illustrator from Twitter/X. I'll put their username so the credits shall naturally go to them. Artwork creator- Omuoic

Di dunia yang telah melupakan masa lalunya, tersimpan sebuah legenda kuno tentang peperangan besar yang mengubah wajah bumi, yaitu Perang Dunia Bawah. Perang yang terjadi ribuan tahun lalu ini begitu dahsyat hingga periode tersebut dikenal sebagai Abad Kekosongan, di mana makhluk-makhluk legendaris bangkit untuk menghentikan kehancuran total. Kini, di sebuah desa kecil yang damai, hidup seorang anak laki-laki bernama Alto Vaelcrest bersama ayah, ibu, dan adik perempuannya. Alto tumbuh dengan didikan sebagai petani bersama ayahnya, Eldrick Vaelcrest. Namun, takdir Alto mulai berubah ketika ia bertemu seorang gadis bertopeng. Penemuan ini membawanya pada petualangan yang mengungkap bahwa darah pelindung legendaris mengalir dalam pembuluh darahnya. Alto harus belajar mengendalikan kekuatan barunya sambil menghadapi berbagai ancaman.

The most powerful and advanced race in the Chaos universe has sent its state-of-the-art research ship into space to search for inhabited planets and, if necessary, colonize them. Years later, on their way back home, their sensors caught a strange energy fluctuation coming from the black hole they passed near. Therefore, they changed direction and got as close to the black hole as possible. At that moment, the lightning energy suddenly released from the black hole hit the research ship. The ship, whose all systems suddenly shut down, lost its balance and was pulled into the black hole. After a while, the ship started working again, but it was too late. They could not escape from the black hole due to their insufficient energy, but sensors discovered that there was a wormhole inside the black hole. The ship heading to that point passed through the wormhole at the last moment and reached a very small universe. When they began to examine the new universe closely, they were immediately spotted by the local races and a war broke out between them. They lost the war because their advanced weapons were useless in this universe. And the new owner of the ship became the clan of Ahzab the Immortal. About 20 years later, all the clans who wanted to take over the ship united and declared war on Ahzab's tribe. Ahzab's clan managed to escape from this green world by ship, but suffered many casualties. When they left the black hole with the ship and reached the universe of chaos, there was no trace of those following them. However, the condition of the ship was not very good. They set out for the nearest habitable planet. After many problems the ship quickly entered the atmosphere and it hit the earth and sank into the ground . Time passed quickly and years later, the immortal Ahzab's clan join a new student.

A world, where people use others for their benefit. Where beasts run rampant. Cleverness was in the veins of humans. A single decision could change the lives of many. Humans were clever, beasts possessed power, and a being contained secrets of heaven and earth. But humans went against heaven and created what they called techniques. A war was a result of their folly. But war results in someone being a victor and makes them even more powerful. Many secrets, which were buried in dust. A history that shocked even the heavens. A man whose kindness resulted in a regret. To whom the righteous path and demonic path were just tools. *****/*****