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The Hero's Ritual: a deadly contest where one hundred candidates vie for the title of Hero. In this brutal game of survival, where only the strong live and the weak are destined to perish, a young boy without any talent for battle manages to survive by a mind sharper than any sword. Upon learning that he has been chosen as the Hero, he naively believes that his life will finally see a glimmer of hope. But what awaits him is far from a Hero’s glorious future. 'You… must die here.' Before his journey as a Hero can even begin, his beloved childhood friend pushes him off a cliff. All that awaits him now… is the abyss. This is not the story of a Hero's triumph. It's merely the desperate cries of a fallen one. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/SouloftheLoveWarriors

Ghosts and spirits have always been a mystery to people. Some are curious about it and some are scared of it. But what if we give people a fiction which mixes the reality of these things? It is journal of a psychic medium for all those who are curious of the unknown. (please take it as a fiction)

A romantic story about how two monsters fall in love: Joseph, the werewolf, falls in love with Angelica, the vampire, after she beats him and his sister in a singing contest. After buying a necklace that glows when his mood changes, Joseph accidentally turns himself into a werewolf. Once he turns himself a werewolf, Angelica calls her vampire friends to destroy him, but once Angelica falls in love with Joseph, she tries to save him from her werewolf-hunting vampire friends with Joseph's sister and best friend.

A group of friends set out on a long and arduous journey in order to restore their homeland to its former glory. Dead set on their goals and ambitions, they set out to the Froana Kingdom to begin their quest. However, nothing could have prepared them for what lay ahead. //2 to 3 chapters a day. For the Beast Taming Contest. The first few Volunes can be seen as the Prologue as it lays the foundation for everything that comes after. Please donate powerstones, reviews, comments, and interact for the algorithm.

this is the journal entry of a young woman going through the motions and growing as a person.

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

Shubbhulakshmi is a character radiating timeless elegance and quiet resilience, beautifully capturing the essence of a young woman in 1920s South India. Growing up in the quaint, fictional village of Pollamipallai, near Madurai, she has lived with her elderly grandparents since she was orphaned at a young age. Now 17, she is known for her grace, soft-spoken nature, and the dreamy look in her eyes—always appearing lost in thoughts that often take her beyond her village's dusty paths to the far-off land where her childhood love, Madhvan Nair, currently resides. Shubbhulakshmi is no ordinary village girl. In a time when expressions of love were bound by society's norms, she dared to keep her feelings alive, albeit in secret. Every night, after her family is fast asleep, she lights a small oil lamp, sits by her wooden window, and pours her heart into a journal she addresses as *Madhvan*. Her journal entries are like letters never sent, chronicling every detail of her day, from her daily chores to quiet musings on the beauty of nature around her, and, of course, her most intimate dreams of Madhvan’s return. Writing to him has become her solace and ritual, as if her words are carried across the miles to London. As her 18th birthday approaches, whispers spread through Pollamipallai: Madhvan Nair is coming back. The entire village buzzes with excitement, but none more than Shubbhulakshmi. Yet, she’s also haunted by a subtle fear—has the Madhvan she knew and loved changed? London is a far cry from their small, conservative village, and the education and worldliness he must have absorbed could have altered him in ways she might not recognize. Will he remember the shy girl he once played with under the village banyan tree? And more importantly, will he still feel the same for her? Shubbhulakshmi’s life is about to shift dramatically with his return. Caught between the innocent love letters in her journal and the reality of the man Madhvan has become, her journey is one of quiet courage, unspoken devotion, and the hope that, perhaps, love can transcend both time and transformation.

Just more old journal entries of mine, but this time things are a bit more...weighty? Complicated? These journals were written 12 years after those of Volume 1! Let us cringe a little more. Maybe a little less? Looking back now, I wasn't that naive...was I? *Names will be omitted and replaced with "XXXXX" in order to keep some semblance of privacy.*

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?

In a world where Livia Callen is chosen from among several young women to compete for the heart of the crown prince, Cassian Valerius, her life changes drastically. From a simple caste, Livia is taken to the grand palace of Altheon, where, along with the other contestants, she must undergo intense training to prove that she is worthy of being the next queen. ... P.S.: This story will also be published simultaneously in Royal Road (RR) and Webnovel (WN). So don't miss the updates on your favorite sites! P.P.S.: For exclusive content and early updates, visit my Patreon: patreon.com/RyutakaNightfall

The daughter of a noble, Aurelia, unexpectedly enrolls in the most prestigious Academy in the Empire of Fiore. With boredom following the young maiden, Aurelia decides to create a small club and keep a journal to record her upcoming adventures during her time in the Academy.

After a car accident leaves Elise Martin with half of her memories erased, she discovers a journal that might help her piece her life back together. But as she reads through the pages, she uncovers unsettling details—entries that reveal a darker side of herself she doesn’t recognize. Strange, forgotten memories surface, hinting at a version of Elise she never knew existed. As she follows the journal’s trail, Elise realizes that the woman she thought she was may only be half the story—and the other half could still be hiding in the shadows, controlling her life. "A Secret Twist" is a gripping psychological thriller about identity, memory, and the secrets we hide from ourselves.

[Currenlty paused] At 16, Kaen thought writing a webnovel was his way out a way to help his struggling family. He spent every last cent on contests and promotion, hoping his story would be his big break. But when the contest fell through, and the money disappeared, he was left with nothing. Desperate to find another way, he stumbled across a new opportunity: becoming a hunter. Dungeons, monsters, and danger it was a far cry from the comfort of writing, but with no other choice, he signed up for the exam. And that's when everything got weird. The dungeon he was sent into? It was straight out of his own novel. The monsters, the world, even the system screen that popped up before him—it was all too familiar. A coincidence, he told himself. But the deeper he goes, the more impossible it becomes to ignore. What if the world he created isn’t just fiction? What if the system isn’t something he imagined, but something real… something he might have unknowingly brought to life? He’s about to find out and the truth will change everything. But that’s just the beginning. --- Join Discord Server for character illustrations and other discussion https://discord.gg/a7yPM3q5W8 Don't Forget to Lend me power stones Check my new Novel in which I have put 100% efforts. ---

In the heart of the Eldergloom, a cursed forest where whispers of ancient evils and forgotten gods linger, Reiner, an orphaned warrior bearing the mysterious Shadowmark, embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth of his lineage and the power that threatens to consume him. Haunted by visions of a fallen king, spectral guardians, and an artifact pulsing with dark energy, he must navigate realms where reality bends to malevolent forces and death itself is but a fleeting notion. Guided by fragments of an ancient journal and pursued by vengeful spirits, Reiner faces spectral knights, treacherous allies, and riddles woven through time. Each step deeper into the Eldergloom unearths revelations that entwine his fate with the legacy of King Vareth—a monarch who once wielded god-like power and fell to madness. As the shards of past and present collide, Reiner must confront the truth that blood calls to blood, and destiny is forged not by choice but by sacrifice.

[Reasoning + Imagination + Simulated Crime] “Ladies and gentlemen!” “The simulated crime show, the ultimate battle royale of the final season, is here!” “A thousand contestants participate in the game and play as villains to simulate crimes.” “As long as you can survive until the end, you can win a billion-dollar prize!!!” The entire network is completely boiling! Under heavy rewards, there must be brave men!! This season is bound to be the most exciting season among all escape shows!! And Lin Bai, after being reborn, happens to be one of the contestants. But embarrassingly, for the items drawn at the beginning, others all get weapons. But Lin Bai drew a bag of deadly duck necks... Even the staff couldn't hold back and burst out laughing. But in the next second... Lin Bai directly holds a Sprite in one hand and a lighter in the other and rushes onto the high-speed train. “I declare that all of you are hijacked by me!” Audience: “???” Hijacking a high-speed train with a Sprite? Isn't this just a pure clown? However! As time goes by... One-click sharing. The audience gradually finds that things seem to start to go wrong... [The content is short and weak. More exciting content is all in the book.]

Humans? It's just another form of life. Who cares if one or two die? That's what they wanted to do to me after all, they sent me to my death. They taught us nothing, no swordsmanship, no magic, barely any armor. Why should I care for humans after what they did, killing a pig and slaughtering a human brings the same feeling of relief, but one's easier to access. So why can't I kill them all? Tyler Greenheart is a man who was cursed in his previous life by the Reaper of Death. His life force constantly gets sucked out from him, shortening his life span and causing pain. When he reaches the age of 15 he is sent out to war against the Elven Tribes as a meat shield due to his lack of talent and lack of spirit, when out on the front lines he kills someone in self defense and feels a sense of comfort and pain relief. He absorbed some of the person's life span and the rest was offered to the Reaper to take, and was absorbed instead of his own. After feeling relief for the first time he decides to turn to the life of a murderer and slowly gets crueler and crueler to appease the curse. Cover is temporary.

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?

They said a Fusion Capacity of three was worthless. They were wrong. When Rhys Fletcher receives the lowest viable capacity, everyone expects him to become a city guard at best. Instead, on his first night as a Hunter, he achieves the impossible - a harmonious fusion with both a Shade Fox and a Crystal Serpent. --- This novel is part of the WebNovel Rising Star II contest! Every bit of support helps, so please add it to your library and vote with Power Stones. Thanks!

Journey of a betrayed soldier in a apocalyptic fantasy world. No string attached, he will decide his own fate prevail or perish. Not every fantasy world is a good place. Sometimes, it's worse than where we came from.

After a millennium of monotony, the hidden immortals found themselves utterly bored with the endless cycle of existence. Growing weary of merely observing humanity from the shadows, they decided it was time to stir things up a bit. The immortal known as Doyen took the initiative to gather individuals from various backgrounds and corners of the globe, crafting a pocket universe complete with an island that served as a hub connecting different mini-worlds through portals. This island became a playground for the abducted humans, thrust into a brutal survival game. Doyen extended invitations to his fellow immortals, encouraging them to select champions for their twisted contests. If the humans failed to amuse, the immortals had the option to exert direct control over them. Each participant received a familiar egg and a backpack filled with essential gear, as they were cast onto the island designed to push their limits, all for the entertainment of the watching immortals.

For more R-18 lewd and depravities check out my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/YuujiEveryleaf An old man dies, torn by regret. Due to his high karma, he has "near-limitless possibilities for reincarnation". He chooses to reincarnate in a fantasy world as a voluptuous futanari succubus with big tits and an irresistible smile. 1st place winner of ScribbleHub's Metus Writing Contest. Discussion and updates: https://discord.gg/SbZe2qv

The title pretty much says it all. This is the journal of Jane Brown. Each journal entry may be very short or very long. Entries may be close together or far apart. It depends on when and if Jane decides to or remembers to update her journal. If ever. Just like most of the non-diary or journal writer keepers out there - or uninspired authors. Yep. Warning: VERY SLOOOW updates. This is a story written on a whim. Let's see how long the inspiration will last for. This style of writing is somewhat experimental. Disclaimer: This is a work of FICTION and is not based on any one person. Any portrayal of real people or real events (excluding some major world events) is entirely accidental and coincidental. It is in not in any way, shape of form meant to be a commentary on anyone or anything, even less on current issues in society. This is literally meant to be boring (hence the ordinary title) without being too boring. It is just about the average slow paced life and interests of an average person. (Not meant for and not interested in contracting.)

When two young boys explore a cave one discovered something that would change his life forever. A journal, so old it's amazing it hasn't turned to dust. Inside it tells a story, the story of a dead man. (Hey all this is Dead writing, I haven't had a lot of time to edit the chapters so be wary of the quality. non the less I hope you enjoy this novel)

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?

When twelve-year-old Lily finds her parents have left her with only a goodbye note, she is heartbroken and lost. Mrs. Thompson, a kind neighbor, takes Lily in, providing warmth and stability. Though adjusting is hard, Lily finds comfort in Mrs. Thompson’s care and new friendships at school. Over time, she discovers strength through journaling, baking, and simple acts of kindness, learning to rebuild her life. As she grows, Lily is inspired by Mrs. Thompson to help others. She volunteers to support kids who feel alone, spreading the kindness that helped her heal. Lily’s journey transforms her pain into a source of light for others.

"Are you seriously saying she is better than me?" I asked John, shouting at him "Yes, what are you going to do about it?" He asked me as he looked at me up and down "Come on John, we are dating. I am your girlfriend for crying out loud" I said reminding him of what he shouldn't forget me as "See listen, if you think that you don't like me comparing you. Then, let's break up" with that, he walked out of me "we are in last year of junior school, act mature already" he added as he continued walking I felt my heart sink, I just went to my knees almost immediately as I watched him leave Why is he comparing me to Vanessa? Why? Love? I love this guy so much. I am sure Morayo and Victoria will scold me for this. They warned me about him Read and dive into this story filled with love and suspense Read how three friends grew up together in a boarding school and settled their love life together This book is contesting for the present contest going on. Please, support me guys. I promise not to turn you guys down. Love you

After waking up in an unfamiliar room, in an unfamiliar world, and with no recollection of his past memories. The next thing he knew, he is now a new participant in an unknown world of Insinia called, the Avatrax - an individual that possesses special abilities. With his past memories missing, the protagonist is now only pushed by his desire to get back home... ---------------------------------------------------------- Note from the Author: This is my very first story to be published now, with an old concept from my junior high self - it is basically a fictional story inspired by my everyday life. Think of it as my diary or journal in a novel form. :)

"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?

To those that find this journal know this. Secrets are hidden within these pages both of this world and beyond. This world will reach into you and tear you apart should you let it. So long as you know your self you shall see why living in this world is worth it. {Will be posting this story to other sights such as RoyalRoads, ScribbleHub, and Wattapad.} {Link ~ https://www.royalroad.com/profile/233652 }

[Warning: This novel features Mature Content 18+] Separating from her mother after 11 years brought out a lot of change in Ayana. Her cheerful self was gone, she was quieter and reversed. When she thought everything would change for the better, she was betrothed to a vampire. It was a political marriage. If that was not the worst, that man hated humans. The rumors said he killed humans just for pleasure. Just when Ayana thought she was ready, life gives her another surprise, her husband is a handsome swindler that likes to aggravate her with his sweet talk. He is an expert actor who likes to pretend his love for her. Can she resist her husband's charm and walk out of the marriage with an intact heart? Excerpt: “I will go first. I, Luca Winter, would assist and help Ayana Winter on her revenge plan and would never harm and hurt her. In return, I will ask for something Ayana Winter possesses and she had to give it to me willingly as the payment of my help.” Luca said casually. Ayana frowned as she looked at Luca. “Is it my father's journal?" Ayana said as she looked at the man, voicing her suspicion. Ayana noticed as the man's smile freeze for a millisecond. The man tried to act casual, but Ayana has got her answer. Ayana smiled as she finally got the response. The man was after her father’s mysterious journal. “I will give it to you if it is on my hand,” Ayana said still with a smile on her face, "and if not, you would have to ask for another thing with a similar value, take it or leave it." In her heart, Ayana promised to herself that she would never claim the book as hers, therefore Luca would never have a chance to claim it as his. She cannot believe the man, but she knew she needed his help if she wanted to make evident progress in her plan.