Why Shanks Collecting Devil Fruit

Hey. This isn't really a story of sorts. It's just my collection of poems that I wrote. I just like writing poems. Drop some power stones if you'd like, that would really help. Not that I'm in desperate need or something, haha. Have a good day. May you never roll a NAT 1 on life.

In order to survive, Perry needs to become a chef and help his system upgrade. He needs to understand the chef rules of this world and help 100 strong people upgrade through food. The chefs in this world need to get a license to cook. Perry needs to face many challenges and he also needs to act like Henry to avoid being discovered by others.

On the first day of Alex's sophomore year in high school, the elusive company of H20 Software Corporation pays a visit. Why? You ask... Oh, it turns out that my class has been invited to playtest their latest game, Untethered. Playtest? Yes, playtest...and not enter the whole-ass game and become the godforsaken Devil Spawn.

A demon named makeshift has hidden potential, as if fate was with him. However dealing with the dangerous realm that is hell, makeshift struggles with many burdens of being a demon.

Normal frickin days. Boring usual college days. Normal us. So why. No ,where did it all go wrong. When did it all go wrong. Just a bunch of teenage girls trying to get over their last year as seniors ,each of them wanting to go to different universities with different dreams. Four best friends ,different personalities ,different everything ,only met last year but became closer than childhood friends or so they thought. When they get tangled up in something they never could have even dreamt of ,friendship isn't friendship ,enemies aren't enemies ,nothing is normal and usual and boring and the same and it never will be. New allies or maybe not.

Having been confessed by the person you in love with must be a dream come true. That happened to me. However, I found out later that the confession is not meant for me but for my classmate named Kyzer. he’s handsome, rich, and popular. On top of that, he’s a top student. It all happened because of the tiger costume I am wearing . Feeling defeated, I went back home with a bleeding heart. On my way toward home, a white van stopped in front of me and abducted me. I was abducted because they thought I was Kyzer thanks to the costume. A series of misfortunes befell to me one after another. When I opened my eyes again, I found myself in an unfamiliar room. Then I become the subject of a weird experiment. In the next day, I woke up in my bed by a loud ringing and discovered some weird widgets floating in front of my vision. I learned later that the peaceful city I was living till today is now in an apocalyptic situation. Demonic creatures were running rampant causing chaos to the land. Using my System, I will survive in this apocalypse.

I was an author on Webnovel and, surprise surprise, they're a fraud. Don't work for that money-hungry pig of a company; stick to Royal Road instead. °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° webnovel's biggest issues. Content Quality Issues Oversaturation of Specific Genres - Excessive focus on harem-style narratives - Overreliance on wish-fulfillment storylines - Repetitive power fantasy tropes - Lack of genre diversity Writing Quality Concerns - Prevalent grammar and spelling issues - Translation quality problems - Limited character development - Poor plot structure and pacing - Overuse of overpowered protagonist tropes without meaningful conflict Economic Model Problems Author Compensation - Significantly low payment rates for content creators - 50% revenue share model (comparatively higher than other platforms) - Unsustainable income for most authors - Limited monetization options Contract Terms - Restrictive contractual obligations - Limited author rights - Lack of flexibility in content management - Potential career implications for full-time authors Platform Integrity Issues Authenticity Concerns - Widespread bot activity - Artificial engagement metrics - Questionable review authenticity - Inflated follower counts Structural Limitations - Limited content formats compared to other platforms - Restricted creative freedom - Focus on quantity over quality - Limited development resources for authors Impact on Writing Careers Professional Development - Risk of creative stagnation - Limited growth opportunities - Potential opportunity costs - Career trajectory concerns Alternative Platforms - Royal Road offering better terms - More diverse platform options available - Need for platform diversity in web fiction Recommendations for Authors Career Planning - Maintain alternative career paths - Avoid full dependency on platform income - Develop diverse writing portfolios - Build platform-independent audiences Content Strategy - Focus on quality over quantity - Develop unique narrative approaches - Avoid common trope pitfalls - Invest in proper editing and revision Platform Usage - Consider multi-platform publishing - Build direct reader relationships - Maintain content rights when possible - Develop independent marketing strategies

Rina, a small child, was caught and sacrificed by the desperate villagers to their god to end the eternal winter that plagued their village. Saved by a wandering man his eyes slowly opened up to the world he knew so little about. "You shouldn't do something just because you were told, who told you that you need to breathe to live?, that you need to open your eyes to see?, you never know, maybe it's all in your head and you never needed to do such things in the first place but was believed to do so"

I always had fun killing off characters in my stories – especially the extras who barely mattered. But now, I’m stuck living in the world I created, and the system has one twisted rule: I can’t meet the protagonist or any key characters until I save everyone I’ve already killed. That means I’m collecting the very extras I once tossed aside. To survive the brutal scenarios ahead, I’ll need their help. But befriending them? Turns out, some of these extras are downright lunatics – and that’s a challenge I never saw coming.

A newly debt-free fruit farmer finds himself reincarnated in a cultivation world after choking to death on his first harvest of strawberries. Follow his adventures as he embarks on a journey to fulfill his promise of growing and tasting the most delicious fruit the world has ever seen.

What hurts more is seeing your enemies having a life of peace. Mei Xia was a person who hated to see such. Having revenge wasn't that simple, but persistent made her victory. What's harder than having a revenge is being betrayed by your own sister because she found out you had fallen in love with her love. Anyone would do anything to have their lover.

(WARNING: MATURE CONTENT) Once upon a time in a faraway kingdom, A marriage alliance was arrange between a king and a witch to save his kingdom. After the deal was done., the king decided to kill the witch and her family in a cold blood. However, before she died, She laid a curse on the king, a curse that will bring disaster to the entire kingdom. Over time, the curse was thought to have been forgotten until the time of the prophecy, a warring time like no other, kick-started, ushering in the birth of a new age. The devil had come to earth in guise of man and disaster… STRUCK! ***** He, Sargon was an emperor, rumoured to be the devil in disguise of a man with his reign bringing nothing but terror and violence to the people. Ariadne…After the death of her parents, was taken to the castle to work as a slave girl. At the age of twenty she was forced to replace the princess in order to marry the Emperor. Through certain events, a fated encounter occurred and a love sprang forth. Now, Sargon and Ariadne faces an impossible battle one of toils, betrayal and disappointments. Will their love survive the trials brought their way by their enemies to keep them apart forever or would they fight strong for the love they had come to cherish? ************ THIS WORK IS PURELY FICTIONAL AND AN ORIGINAL! Cover not mine, all credit goes to the original owner. Discord server: Instagram: Author_ella Discord: Ella_Dominic#9871

"Born into a life of suffocating control, one young woman's fate is sealed from the start. Her parents, driven by a lust for wealth and status, orchestrate her every move, crushing her spirit and stifling her dreams. Their latest decree: a forced marriage to a rich and powerful man, a union designed to secure their own prosperity, regardless of her happiness. The groom sees his new wife as nothing more than a gold-digger, a beautiful but manipulative woman who will stop at nothing to claim his fortune. Determined to make her pay for her perceived transgressions, he sets out to make her life a living hell, tormenting her with cruel words and heartless actions. But as the days turn into weeks, and the weeks into months, something unexpected happens. The husband, whose heart has long been encased in ice, begins to feel the stirrings of emotion. He sees glimpses of a kind and gentle soul beneath his wife's reserved exterior, and his resolve starts to crumble. Meanwhile, his wife, who has endured unimaginable hardships at the hands of those who should have loved and protected her, begins to awaken to her own strength and resilience. As she finds the courage to stand up for herself, she starts to lose feelings for the man who has made her life so miserable. Will this twisted game of love and hate ultimately lead to redemption, or will it destroy them both? Can two people, bound together by circumstance and manipulation, find a way to heal and forgive, or will their relationship remain forever toxic? Dive into this gripping tale of love, power, and survival to find out."

Short stories. That's it.

“When will I be able to start?” I was just a bench. An unexpected gift came down to me. I didn’t know that this gift would change my life in a big way. “My football starts now!” The story of Kuze Reo, the “Devil of the Field” who conquers the J-League, the European stage, and even the World Cup, begins!

In a world teetering on the edge of darkness, Jasmine stands as a beacon of hope. A fearless and determined leader, she fights against the encroaching chaos that threatens her realm. Her strength is matched only by her resolve to protect those she loves from the sinister forces gathering against them. Her greatest challenge comes in the form of Chiboy, the enigmatic and powerful devil who seeks to plunge the world into despair. As the primary antagonist, Chiboy's malevolent influence is felt everywhere, his presence a constant threat to Jasmine's mission and the peace she strives to maintain. Despite the constant struggle, Jasmine remains steadfast, her focus unwavering. But as she delves deeper into the battle against Chiboy, she finds herself drawn to him in ways she never expected. The devil, with his charisma and complex nature, begins to unravel her defenses, revealing vulnerabilities she never knew she had. As Jasmine and Chiboy's paths intertwine, a forbidden romance begins to bloom. What starts as a battle of wills transforms into a profound connection that challenges Jasmine's beliefs and desires. Torn between her duty and her growing feelings for Chiboy, Jasmine must navigate a treacherous path where love and duty collide. In a climactic showdown, Jasmine must confront not only the devil's schemes but also the tumultuous emotions that threaten to consume her. The fate of her world and her heart hang in the balance as she faces the ultimate choice: to resist the devil's seductive pull or to embrace a future that defies everything she once stood for.

This is a collection of oneshots and other forms of literature that I've written over the years. 1. Twelve Genre: Mystery Thriller Tags: Criminal Psychology; Crime; Mystery; Psychopath 2. How He Created A Marionette Genre: Mystery Thriller Tags: Crime; Mystery; Psychopath; Pre-Apocalypse 3. Muse Genre: Supernatural; Paranormal

At the beginning of the 21st century, a series of missing persons cases occurred in Green Valley, USA. A policeman investigated the missing persons and found an invisible monster created by a prehistoric civilization...

In "Meridian's Devil," Jiang Yue's world flips upside down when she wakes up inside a novel. Desperate to escape, she strikes a deal with a dangerously handsome and mysterious vampire. Their journey to the Draconian Empire's palace is fraught with supernatural threats, sizzling romance, and dark secrets. As Yue navigates this perilous new reality, she discovers a journey more intense and thrilling than she ever imagined.

In 2041, Earth narrowly avoided the "Great Filter" through concerted international peace efforts. However, the world was soon thrown into turmoil as six mysterious Gates appeared across the globe, unleashing chaos. These invaders, hungry for human flesh and territory, threaten humanity's survival. Only time will reveal the fate of mankind as it faces this unprecedented threat.

A young man who was still childish was meditating with full concentration. After a while, he suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood. The boy shook his head helplessly, and then opened his eyes. At this moment, his eyes were dull and a feeling of despair rushed into his heart. The boy's name is Chen Shaotian, the son of the famous hero Chen Qingtian and the white-clothed fairy Ning Meilan. He could dance with a sword when he was three years old, and when he was six years old, he was guided by the little sword master and killed a grown giant bear alone in a dense forest with a sword, showing his unparalleled talent for swordsmanship.

"A Collection of Short Stories: Each Tale Exists for Its Own Reason"