Independence Day Essay Contest

God is dead. The Devil is dead too. With both the ruler of Heaven and the Matriarch of Hell dead, whatever boundary kept the celestial realm from the human realm was shattered leaving earth to be a planet that was dominated by humans, angels and demons. In this new state of anarchy humanity founded a new police force that specialises in dealing with cases regarding the celestials. Lauren Stark is part of this police force, as well as her partner, her amnesiac Guardian Devil, Evan. The unconventional pair tackle celestial related investigations and man hunts. Evan learns more about his past while Lauren discovers secrets about the celestials and how God died. Join them in a journey of discovery how humanity will continue it's existence in a world without God.......or Satan.

This work incorporates many Chinese elements, making it easier for those interested in Chinese culture to understand the details. For those unfamiliar with it, reading may be a bit challenging, but they can still grasp the general direction of the story. (No harem, no clichés, no overpowered characters, no system, no mindless plot, no feel-good story. Proceed with caution.) When I thought it was just an ordinary day, I found myself captured and taken to the land of demise. When I believed that participating in endless death games was the only way to escape, I realized that people around me were beginning to awaken supernatural powers. When I assumed this place was a "land of god-making," everything started moving toward annihilation.

THIS IS A WORLD OF DANGER . THE DAY WHEN REALITY CHANGED . IT STARTED AFTER A CRACK APPEARED ON EARTH AND MANA STARTED TO LEAK FROM IT . IT LED TO THE CREATION OF DUNGEONS AND SUPERHUMANS KNOWN AS "HUNTERS"

Jake was never one to keep a diary, but today he found reason enough. While riding the subway the ground ahead collapsed killing all but the occupants of the last car, upon reaching the surface Jake discovers a horrifying truth. The surface has been torn apart, but stranger than, that the sun has stopped moving and is staying stock still in the sky, but is that truly the end of it? Join Jake on his journey of discovering the truth behind why the world stopped. Thank you to xkcd's What If? on Youtube for the inspiration.

Maya’s senior year feels like one long blur, a cycle of classes, routines, and endless motivational posters that do nothing to change the fact that everything feels… off. But there’s one thing that matters—the "Last Day Club." What started as a joke between Maya and her best friend, Elena, has turned into an after-school ritual. The club is the one place where they can talk about what they'd do if tomorrow was really their last day. It’s their escape, a safe spot where nothing is too serious, and the world outside doesn’t matter. When the group meets one night at Riley’s house, Elena is mysteriously absent. At first, it’s brushed off—Elena’s always busy or late. But as the hours pass and there’s still no sign of her, Maya starts to feel something isn’t right. She can’t shake the feeling that Elena’s disappearance isn’t just some random thing. And when things take a darker turn, Maya and the rest of the group are forced to confront secrets they’ve been avoiding, realizing that the Last Day Club might not be just a game after all. What started as a way to kill time and dream up outrageous “last-day” scenarios is about to become something much more dangerous—and much more real. Because when the truth finally comes out, none of them will be ready for what happens next.

Dark harem one of the most powerful and daring societies in the whole of liones mess with them and it was off with your head. Hi,i am emily peterson or you can call me emma a girl who had a one night stand with DAMON CUTTHROAT....

Agent Black is a highly skilled operative of the Defence Corps, a covert organization dedicated to neutralizing the state’s most dangerous threats. But beneath her hardened exterior, she is driven by a deep, unyielding need for revenge. Years ago her sister was murdered brutally but never got justice. Now, the hunt for "The Dark"—the elusive criminal mastermind responsible for countless illegal operations—has become her only focus. The Dark is a figure whispered about in the shadows, a man whose vast network and ruthless influence make him nearly untouchable. Yet Agent Black knows that to find him is not only a mission but a chance to unearth the truth about her sister’s death and expose the corruption that has stained everything she once trusted. But as she dives deeper into a deadly game of cat and mouse, Agent Black must confront the demons of her past—haunted by memories that threaten her resolve and the recruits she is tasked with training. In a world where survival is the price of failure, she is forced to grapple with what she is willing to sacrifice in her quest for vengeance. Can she remain focused enough to take down The Dark, or will the shadows of her own history consume her before she gets the justice she craves? Note: The cover image isn't mine.

Growing up with eccentric materialistic parents who left him in the care of his grandfather for a job overseas, Zhang Heng had learned to adapt and be unfettered by the oddities and challenges in life. But he would soon learn the baffling truth about the world he thought he knew when one day at midnight time froze and he found himself in a world so quiet and still it was deafening. That night, he discovered that he had 24 hours more than everybody else and thus, marked the beginning of his adventures. The mysteries surrounding his newfound ability only deepened when a strange old man claimed to have given Zhang Heng that ‘gift of time’ and recruited the young man to participate in a cryptic ‘life-changing’ game on his behalf. Little did Zhang Heng know that accepting those terms meant embroiling himself in many versions of reality and exposing himself to the hidden secrets of the world—a decision he could never undo.

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

The world from a very long time has been a peaceful haven for many races to live in coexistence. The most dominating race among all of these races are the vampires and especially The Pure who are born vampires. But this story is about a Pure who got betrayed by his only best friend who showing himself as the Chosen One killed him and his family. But then in his final breath the dying Pure awakens a hidden potential in his blood which sends him back in time and thus starting his path of revenge against the so called Chosen Ones.

With a country separated by male-only and female-only states. A secret club made up of rich men, who have nothing else to do, decided to buy the rights to remotely control some humanoid robot companions within the women-only states. Each members betting with each other on who would be the first to quit being coupled with the opposite gender, while making sure not to get caught by neither male nor female lead government. Everything is going well, with them having fun and enjoying their tom cat endeavour until someone decided to go romeo, jeopardizing the members of the club.

In his previous life, he was the solitary Majesty who became an immortal machine in human form; in this life, he is Xiaomei, who began to yearn for the flesh after starting from a mechanical body. This is a story about the rational robot Xiaomei and the emotional and confident robot Agui, who stumbled and stumbled to return to their flesh, a journey full of laughter and tears, accompanied by songs and love. The author let the two protagonists fall to the lowest point in their lives at the beginning: penniless, even without their bodies, in the dark valley where there is no existence, they only have each other. However, despite the darkness and loneliness, there are always surprises and sweetness in life. This is another heartwarming adult fairy tale dedicated to the readers by the author, and another great adventure in an unknown world.

making you smile is top priority, smile always.

{Ding!} {System Online!} {System syncing with host…} {Syncing complete 100 percent} “Wha… What happened? Where am i?” Damon asked as he slowly opened his eyes. Then suddenly he felt a throbbing pain in his head and then memories flooded his mind. “I… was killed? I was killed by that strange man. What was that voice that I heard just now?” “I think it sounded like a system. Wait, I'm alive?” Damon asked as he slowly stood up and headed to the mirror off the side. “I'm In a different body and also a different place. Where am I?” {You are in Eridoria.} “Eri what now? Hold on, I was killed and now I'm reincarnated into another human’s body with a freaking system in my head.” Damon smiled. “I guess I will use this to get stronger and get revenge.” Damon smiled. _________________ Damon Raymond, a 22 year old young man who worked at Cliffson's industries as a developer of technologies. He was killed along with the CEO of Cliffson's industries by a strange looking strong man who was in search of a mysterious tech. Now he has been reincarnated into the body of a young man called Kyle with a system that would help him get stronger as he levels up and completes quests. Catch Damon's journey as he levels up, gets stronger and tries to get revenge for his untimely death at the hands of a stranger.

The vast scale of our universe has lead us to believe that we must be alone. However, this isn't the case. Fane, a member of a highly advanced spacefaring civilization, is suddenly summoned to a medieval world, reminiscent of Old Earth's Dark Ages. On the surface, kingdoms wage endless wars, while beneath, a mysterious dungeon sprawls, its labyrinthine corridors constantly shifting like the gears of a clock. Yet, this world is not the only one drawn into the chaos. Two others have also been pulled into the fray, bringing with them powerful crystalline mages and ancient gods long thought forgotten. Now, Fane must fight to survive alongside native warriors and foreign entities alike, all while unraveling the cryptic mysteries of this strange and dangerous realm. Survival is only the beginning - deciphering the truth could change everything. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Hello! Thanks for checking out my work! I'm not the greatest author, but I plan to consistently update this project, even if I have to write significantly slower than what you typically find on this platform. (My apologies!) Below, you will find some key notes that might be nice to see before becoming invested. PACE: 1 ch/week For now, I plan to write roughly 1 chapter / week. However, this might change in the future as I acclimate to writing more frequently. (Or if this story randomly becomes very successful.) MONEY: At least first 50 ch FREE I know I just mentioned this story becoming "successful", which typically entails paying the author and bla bla bla. BUT! I like the idea of this just being my story with no hooks or lines for a while. I plan to make the greater first chunk of the story free. TRENDS: ~~Overpowered~~ Honestly, I hate the concept of things being "overpowered". It reminds me of the first time I hacked my favorite childhood videogame. (It sucked the fun out of it completely.) That being said, I want this story to involve genuine challenges that take effort or risk to overcome. GENRE: Action, Mystery I would like this story to focus primarily around Action and Mystery. There might be some mild things tossed into the fray like comedy and romance, but don't expect anything too raunchy. DISCORD: -not yet implemented- I may eventually start a discord for this story. It could make a good library for supporting lore or artwork, as well as a place for people to discuss their theories or leave feedback. For now, this discord doesn't yet exist, but I will update you here when/if that changes. OTHER STORIES: Paused A few of you may have known me from my previous stories. I know, you may be pretty bummed that I haven't updated either in a really long time. There were some pretty hefty flaws in those stories that I kind of beat myself up over. (I actually formed this story while trying to restructure the surface world for 'Reincarnated as a Haunted Machine'.) For now, this will be my only work, as the world I live in has become rather complicated in recent years. Perhaps at some point, I will return to my other works, but for the foreseeable future, this story will be my one true love.

Kenji and Yuki, two ordinary people living in distant corners of Japan, share an extraordinary experience every night. As they drift into sleep, they find themselves in a mysterious dreamscape where reality bends to their will. Strangers in the waking world, they encounter each other only in this surreal realm, free to explore and shape their surroundings without limits. Despite their nightly adventures together, Kenji and Yuki are bewildered by their inability to remember their encounters once they awake. They have no idea why they are connected in this dream world or what it means for their lives. As their nightly meetings continue, they must unravel the enigma behind their shared dreams and discover if their fates are intertwined in ways they never imagined.

After Astraea's disappearance, everything changed. Sorin got depressed. Soteria became angry and disappointed in his first son. Zemira cracked. ...and Cassian...well, he was lonely...again. Everyone thought she was dead except Cassian and Sorin. They knew she was out there somewhere, but where? It had been fifteen years. Then one day, Sorin saw a familiar pair of grey eyes and was instantly drawn to who had them. Astra, the granddaughter of the Sarissa of Holeian, an enemy of Thurtian.

6 Times a Day (6TaD) is a story centers around a male high school student named Alan Plummer, who starts off as an awkward young man. Unbeknownst to him, his mother's best friend and neighbor lusts after him and concocts a phony medical diagnosis that requires him to have six orgasms a day, in order to seduce him. Things don't go quite as she plans and a chain of events and circumstances results in an increasing number of gorgeous women finding themselves 'helping' him with his "medical treatments." **Not my Own Novel, but found on SPACER X Website which is down nowadays.. thus i am re-editing and re-posting this novel which i have greatly enjoyed..If the Original Author wants to take down this publication, pls pm me at chufeng.a@gmail.com** Otherwise Have Fun Reading this Novel you Bit$$es. Since i am editing this you expect a good update speed.. Image is from Deviant Art. ------------ TAGS: HAREM, INCEST, TEACHER, NURSE, SEDUCTION, NTR (somecases but consensual by female),SlowBurn Note: Here the NTR tag is Alan SEDUCING Female Lead & other rare cases, which you can definitely skip. ------------ Edit: Small amount of netorare has been mentioned by the readers, which the team is looking into, we haven't crossed that threshold,IF THERE IS NETORARE, THEN Read at your own risk, as it mostly woman seducing her son[ Acording to the readers, and i am not pushing myself to read ahead as it time consuming and not worth it] . If you are not into this categories, THIS IS A FREE NOVEL I AM PUBLISHING DURING MY FREE TIME, NOBODY IS FUCKIN FORCING YOU TO READ THIS NOVEL, SO STOP FUCKING GIVING 1 STAR REVIEWS WHEN I HAVE CLEARLY MENTIONED THE TAGS AND STORYLINE YOU FUCKIN IDIOTS.. P.S Thanks for all the Loyal Readers who have followed this novel from the beginning........Much Love...!! **/////////////////////////////** Please consider Donating however much you can to support me to keep this novel going. Every Little Donation counts. ----------------------------- patreon.com/SnakeEmpress paypal.me/SnakeEmpress buymeacoffee.com/snakeempress [Consider becoming a Patreon and enjoy a minimum of 5 chapters ahead.] Please also Support my other Novel which is a Fan-Fic. Harry Potter and the Gift of Kali **/////////////////////////////**

person after waking up from coma realise that he has super powers. this story is about slice of life with fantasy and a negative ending A short novel of about 200 chapters max.

Braxton Night was just an ordinary teenager until he met an unfortunate end. However, his story didn't end there. Braxton found himself reincarnated as a dragon in the modern-day world. He had been reborn as Blackeye Andromeda Triangulum, a majestic dragon with black scales and piercing yellow eyes. At first, Braxton was confused and scared by his new form. He didn't know how to control his dragon body or understand the world around him. But as he explored his new existence, he began to embrace his dragon form and all its possibilities. Blackeye Andromeda Triangulum quickly became a legend in the Amazonian community. He was known for his fierce strength and unwavering loyalty to his friends. He also had a mischievous side, often playing pranks on unsuspecting humans. But Braxton never forgot his human past. He missed his family and friends dearly and longed for a way to reconnect with them. One day, he stumbled upon a group of humans who were being attacked by a gang of robbers. Without hesitation, Blackeye Andromeda Triangulum swooped in to defend the humans, using his dragon powers to defeat the robbers. To his surprise, one of the humans recognized him. It was his best friend from his human life, who had been searching for him ever since he disappeared. Overjoyed to be reunited, Braxton revealed his true identity to his friend and introduced him to his dragon form. From that day on, Braxton lived a double life as both a dragon and a human. He used his dragon powers to fight injustice and protect the innocent, while also cherishing his human connections and memories. Though he had been reborn as a dragon, Braxton never forgot the person he once was, and continued to make a difference in both worlds.

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Schon über hundert Jahre lang zum Leben als Katze verflucht, hatte Emma schon aufgegeben den Fluch zu brechen… bis sie auf einen Jungen trifft, der ihrem Bruder verstörend ähnlich sieht. Demjenigen, der sie erst in den ganzen Schlamassel gebracht hat. Noch im Schock wird sie dann gefangen und ins Tierheim geschleppt, nur um kurze Zeit später von der Familie des Doppelgängers adoptiert zu werden? Und was ist mit dem Fluch los? warum verändert er sich plötzlich? Es ist einfach hart ein Mädchen zu sein UND eine Katze, während man im Körper einer Katze steckt, die eigentlich ein Mädchen ist.

Embark on an extraordinary journey through the boundless expanse of the universe in "A Day in the Life of a Random Creature Throughout the Universe." This captivating story invites readers to witness the diverse and thrilling adventures of a random creature, blessed with a remarkable 100x Feedback System. Prepare to be immersed in action-packed and adventure-filled narratives as our protagonists, yes protagonists, traverse mesmerizing worlds and encounter a myriad of challenges. From breathtaking cosmic landscapes to enigmatic realms brimming with wonder, each moment presents an opportunity for exhilarating exploration. If you want overpowered protagonists and awesome action/adventure oriented story lines, come on by and give this a shot. But fair warning, the overpowered protagonists you may love or may hate, are not invincible. Take that as you will. I may upload this every Monday and Friday. posted on royalroad too.