Proving Grounds

Tied down his entire life by the perils of mediocrity, Jarod sin is diagnosed with a terminal illness cutting his life expectancy at just twenty six years old. With a six months prognosis, he wallows about his predicament while taking a leave from work to explore bits of the world before his death, sadly he is mugged by a thief on a cold evening, proving once more how mediocre and trash he really was, but everything changed when he opened his eyes. He had been transmigrated into the body of Milo von Brithuels, third son of a count in a fantasy land, just like the one he used to read about, now armed with a new life he vows to escape the clutches of mediocrity and achieve something for the first time.

What would you do if you met a mysterious charming stranger, but could never fully see his face? That was the very predicament Cloud Belmont found himself in. It was unusual to find the spark one had been searching for, for so many years on Palace Grounds, but somehow they had found each other. Although this mysterious man knows everything about Cloud. Cloud has not even seen the face of the person he spends endless amounts of hours with. Follow Cloud’s journey on finding out who the man is and his own journey on finding himself.

"The more the Church supports me, the more it proves I have done the right thing. The more the heretics oppose me, the more it proves I have done the right thing." "Even when heretics praise me, it further proves I'm right. If heretics stay silent, it shows I have done impeccably!" "If the Church opposes me, it means they have all fallen into evil heresy, and the more heretics oppose me, the more it proves I have done the right thing." In the year 681, An Su was crowned the youngest Pope in the history of the Church. During his speech, he provided important guidance for the forthcoming de-divination work, emphasizing: "Now that both the Church and the heretics oppose me, it precisely shows I am on an exceedingly correct path!" ... The year 685. "It is not that the Evil God cannot be summoned, but that choosing him to take the stage is more cost-effective." Such was the assessment of the former holy woman of the demons, Yage Silvia. This statement, once made, instantly attracted attention from all sectors of society—the extensive documentary "The Legend of Pope An Su" continues to broadcast for you. —— This is a story of a top-tier heretical player speedrunning through a fantasy world.

After being expelled from the burial grounds, Heine summoned two undead creatures at home. But soon he realized something off about his undead. They seemed to know each other, chatting away inside his mind. They had played a game based on this world and knew it better than he did. Worse yet, they said his house was soon to be leveled, an imminent disaster... Heine decided to pretend to be an aborigine who didn't know anything, just follow the instructions and be done with it. … Years later, when Heine ascended to the divine throne, he looked at his follower in disguise (forerunner in reality) and sighed. "No more pretending, I'm also a transmigrator. I confessed!" ****** This book is also titled "Everyone's Gaming in Another World, Only I'm on a Fantasy Adventure." This is a story about a necromancer and a group of Cynical transmigrators bumbling through the world with laughter and pretend. Keywords: lighthearted, Western fantasy, single female lead, no system, not the fourth calamity.

I was at the top once. A Beast Handler Commander, leading Seraph, one of the most prestigious guilds in the beast-taming world. I had everything: power, respect, and a team that trusted me. But all it took was one decision. My refusal to merge with the corporate overlords of *Worldsinger*. To bring everything crashing down. Stripped of my title, exiled from the guild I built with my own hands, and left to watch as the world moved on without me. But I’m not one to give up. Starting from scratch isn’t defeat; it’s a chance to rise again. When *Empyrea Online* launched, I saw it as a battlefield, a proving ground, and my shot at redemption. I’ll rebuild everything they took from me, on my terms. This time, I’m not working under anyone's thumb. With my closest friend Kael by my side, we’re carving a new path as beast tamers, training creatures others dismiss, exploiting weaknesses others miss. They think I’m done, but I’ve only just begun. *Empyrea Online* isn’t just a game to me. It’s my second chance. And trust me, I’ll make damn sure this world remembers the name Auron.

While the whole world is trying to hunt rare beasts and tame them to cultivate unique powers, I became the administrator of a sacred ground in a game, where all sorts of rare beasts flocked to me greedily for benefits! From the Ghost Dragons to the Suntail Phoenixes, from Hydra Ants to Poison Druids, my sacred ground can farm any beast that wants to cultivate!

Epheria is a land divided by war and mistrust. The High Lords of the south squabble and fight, only kept in check by the Dragonguard, traitors of a time long past, who serve the empire of the North. In the remote villages of southern Epheria, still reeling from the tragic loss of his brother, Calen Bryer prepares for The Proving—a test of courage and skill that not all survive.

Swords and sorcery, gods and dragons, demons and abysses, humans and races. A door appears in this fantastical and treacherous world, bringing in a person who does not belong here. When the consciousness of two civilizations collides, what will burst out of each other? The druids stand in front of a wheat field several meters high, and the fish-people chase the fish in the fishing grounds; A magic train with an inscription glittered across the plain, and the sound of multiplying the chanting of the multiphana rang rang out from the academy; Oglim and the child sat on the tentacles of the Children of Darkness, swinging and counting the numbers; Dwarves and elves clink glasses, and devils and priests shoulder to shoulder; The gods chased and frolicked in the streets, and the indescribable things at the wine table talked merrily; Men and women in magical images

The story is being rewritten from the ground up so there will be no new chapters for the time being. All current chapters are subject to change.

He has spent his entire life being told he wasn't good enough or he wasn't ever going to be good enough. Watch him as proves them wrong. He will rises up to the very limits of creation where none can challenge him.

Satoru Kurosawa was starting to think the world was just messing with him. he wondered if it was a way to punish him for all the things he did in his life. He couldn't help but feel shit because he was trapped in a poorly written fan fiction. "The world surely wants to give me a double pain penetration, I died back there and I'll die again in this novel, what a fucking bullshit." he is indeed uncomfortable inside a woman's body and he knows and understands menstruation because he had a sister. "Fucktard."

Silver always wanted to prove the world wrong, that he was meant to be somebody and not just an extra in someone else’s life. So when a tragic exploration in the Dungeon “awakens” him, he is finally given the tool to prove that he was right. But will he be able to accomplish his dreams before the secrets of the world surfaces and swallows everything ? -------------------------------------------------------- Hello everyone, english is not my first language so please let me know if you see gramatical errors or weird phrasing

Happy Ever After Midnight is what would happen if a fairy tale was written for and by the LGBTQ+ community. It tells the story of a fairy godmother whose latest assigned princess is proving more complicated than planned.

In the world of legends in the milky way where players reign supreme. The virtual battle grounds were set for an epic showdown. The spectators watched intensely as players prepared to face off their opponents. The air was electric with anticipation; this was more than just a mere match it was a battle for glory. And as the match started the atmosphere became tensed and the cheers and trash talk grew deafening. Xiao Yue gazed at her teammates with a burning desire for victory as they all nod. The teammates split up in different lanes as each one of them met their opponents and the battle begun. The air was filled with tension as the players unleashed their skills and abilities. Sounds of digital explosions and laser blasts could be heard. In this moment, the spectators held its breath as the match reached its climax. Would the star team achieve glory or would it be the other way round?

A blade and a corpse on the ground. When humans first stepped foot on Neptune in the year 2200, they unlocked a vast and boundless universe ruled by different families, filled with magnificent battle techniques and ten arbiters who controlled it all!

All Kang Dae Rim knew in this world was her father, castle and forest. All her father said was that the outside world was dangerous for her and her brother

Luck might just be the only thing on Svan's, being as everything else was either stolen and or broken.But luck is enough to grind levels in Chronicles of Elanorion and by a miracle it will be enough for Svan to prove to everyone that he is the greatest player in the vrmmorpg world.

In a world filled with magical beasts and humans, the boy who cares about nothing else but adventure, is about to flip the entire continent of Baltica upside down. Tadas's adventure is filled with romance and blood as he paves his path to supremacy. His goal is to restore his path of cultivation which has been lost in ages, proving everybody, that his clan is truly the best in the world!

In a world where elemental powers and transformations determine greatness, Kaito longs to rise above his humble origins. As he uncovers his unique potential, he embarks on a journey to prove himself as a hero.

Who's to say that their arranged marriage won't also be a disaster? Isn't love underrated? Love's never enough in a marriage, so why bother with it in the first place? Is it to prove to everybody else that they're different and won't hurt each other?

In the heart of the Joseon dynasty, Crown Prince Joon grapples with the weight of his royal duties until he encounters the skilled archer Minseok, whose beauty and talent ignite an unexpected passion. As their secret love blossoms amidst societal pressures and jealousy from rivals, they must navigate the dangerous waters of duty and desire. Together, they forge a path that challenges tradition, proving that love can overcome even the most formidable obstacles.

Ivy. A girl full of life. Though at times she couldn't really express those feelings. One day while feeding animals near her school grounds comes across a stranger. Little did she know that meeting was Going to change everything that was going to unfold in her life....

In a routine he despises, a boy arrives at school one day, expecting the usual monotony and lack of excitement. But the atmosphere is anything but ordinary. The nearby all-girls school is set to merge with his, and the entire school feels transformed. His friends, who usually waste time on pranks and pointless chatter, are now acting like polished aristocrats, their behavior strangely altered. The once-familiar school grounds are now filled with girls, and everyone is anxiously waiting for new class arrangements. The boy caught off guard, realizes that this day is going to be far from normal.

A young orphan girl devoid of love abused by the person who took her in....she laughed hard at the sight of seeing them getting destroyed in the flames that reflected her past....she was out in the open grounds without a place to call her home...and then suddenly a thunder striked that took over her future alone....She starts her journey with an unusual violet hair that made everyone call her the violet witch all along....Then lets see what happens to her next....will she give up committing suicide? Or will she like to live her life to its fullest accepting how other people look at her.......?!

Sold to a ruthless alpha king, Julie expected a life of misery. What she didn't expect was a scorching desire that defied their cruel fate. But when his coldness cuts deeper than any blade, she flees with their secret weapon - his heir. Now, the alpha king who craved only an heir discovers a love that burns hotter than his icy kingdom. He'll tear down empires and conquer hearts to reclaim his mate and their defiant cub. Prepare for a heart-pounding chase where a fiercer love story unfolds, proving that even the coldest alpha can be melted by a fiery omega on the run.

Kurosawa Tatsuya, an average high school student, is suddenly transported to another world with his classmates. As they face fear and uncertainty, Tatsuya must find a way to survive and prove himself in a world where skills and talents determine fate.

WARNING: WARNING: This book contains violence, explicit words, and sex. Some words that might not be liked by others. Reader’s discretion is advised. The city is under attack by vampires! Everybody inside! Nala shouted. The vampires were tossing and throwing people around, John was scared and ran off to hide. One of the vampires grabbed Nala from behind and she pushed Cypher mistakenly, he fell to the ground. Rebecca grabbed Nala with her claws flying towards a building, Cypher got up quickly, grabbed Nala’s legs, and retrieved her from the vampire. Nala fell on top of Cypher’s face and they both stared at each other, immediately he reversed her to the ground. Stay here! He said. No, you stay here! You tried to kill me, she reversed him back on the ground and was running away. The three vampires were in the air staring at Nala as she ran. Fresh blood! Rebecca kills the stranger. Sarafina said. Would love to. Rebecca said, running towards Cypher. Nala was chased by Sarafina, Cypher shot his arrow at her but didn’t get her.

April Imperial and her journey of her love life. If we fall in love, are we in a steady relationship already? Love may not want any relationships or may cause heartbreaks. April’s the one to prove that love ain’t easy but she will be victorious in the end.

Kelvin Karuta, a 15 year old high-schooler must prove to his family that his strong in order to go back home to his clan.

The moments where you felt your lowest, were there times that you felt like remaining on the ground was the best option. Well think again. Where there's a will, is a story about a teen that encounters a lot of challenges when all of a sudden, everything is taken from here. She learns discipline and love and she discovers that life was so much more than being on the ground and allowing challenges to keep one down. She develops determination and will and climbs to the top.