Trial Of The Sea Lion

In a future where society is divided into rigid echelons, Ryker Vale and his younger brother Raegan have spent their lives struggling to survive. Their existence is a constant battle against poverty and oppression, with little hope for a better future. when the rules suddenly change and it's their turn to face the deadly Trials—a brutal competition where those from lower tiers must prove their worth or die trying. The Trials are a series of grueling challenges designed to test every aspect of their physical and mental endurance. Ryker and Raegan are forced to make choices that betray their own morals, pitting them against friends and foes alike. As they navigate the treacherous landscape of the Trials, they begin to realize that the competition is not just about survival; it's about control. They uncover the truth that the Trials are part of a darker plan orchestrated by the ruling elite to maintain their power and keep the lower tiers in check. The real game has yet to begin, and the brothers must decide whether to continue playing by the games rules.

The waves ripple around me, calling me in a whisper, Into the deepest part of the ocean. As I walk on the soft sand, the water sweeps over my feet, surrounding where I stand, giving me the sweetest sensation. Oh ocean, why do I feel so attracted to you? Why do I feel the tickling of your whispers? As it causes cold shivers down my spine. I could hear your gentle lullaby, It roars like a lion, yet so steady and honest Just like a refined diamond. Oh, sea, why do you call my name in a whisper? Caressing waves upon the shore, Once again you beckon me. Why do you show yourself at my doorstep? Why do I feel your presence everywhere I go? Why do you call me so desperately? I want to know, cause when the sea calls? Who will answer?

Well-versed in both exorcising evil spirits and stabilizing homes, and expert in geomancy and divination. In the modern city where the practice of magic is not prominent, many believe that Chen Haitian is a genius with a rare talent for cultivation, one in ten thousand. However, only he knows that all his skills are self-taught through trial and error...

Duncan Abnomar was transmigrated to a magical world. Most of the lands of the world had sunken, and the surviving humans could only live on islands. Due to an unknown reason, the world was also contaminated and strange phenomena and things would randomly appear. Humans had developed steam gear technology, and the islands were connected through boats. They survived by studying strange phenomena that happened all around the world. However, as the captain of a scary-looking ghost ship, Duncan was facing a huge challenge. "How the heck do I steer this ship?" Highly recommended by experienced editor: MC is transmigrated to a world mostly covered in water and far from civilization. He becomes the captain of the ghost ship, the 'Homeloss'. He steers through the fog and adventures through the broken world and the unknown deep sea. As he discovers the ruins of abandoned civilization, he would also stumble into the war between the strange phenomena and the devil gods. The story takes place in a combination of ocean and Chutly mythology world, a new and interesting background. It’s an attractive story to read due to the author’s sense of humor and mastery over the ambiance of the story. --------------- Another-style introduction: "On that day, a thick fog engulfed everything. On that day, he became the captain of a ghost ship. On that day, he crossed the dense fog and faced a completely overturned and shattered world – the former order was completely gone, and peculiar phenomena dominated the endless seas beyond civilized society. The island city-states and the fleets challenging the sea have become the only lights of civilization left, while the shadows of old days still lurk in the deep sea, waiting to devour this dying world again. But for the new captain, there's only one pressing question – Does anyone know how to sail this damn ship?!"

SEA OF TIME BY OMOGHENE MARY. Synopsis It all began from a shopping trip, a series of events changing her life forever. .... She tapped Hannah softly on her back and whispered, "everything will be fine." Saying this she dashed towards the door and ran out. ..... She didn't need anyone to tell her that she's been shot. ..... "Help me, please." She said with an almost inaudible tone and a pleading gaze...... .... He stared at his arm where she grasped tightly, a dim light flickered in his eyes. He looked at her," why should I help you?" He asked with a very cold tone that sent a chill down her spine........ ..... "She's here, is she not?" With a surprised look, "Don't tell me you're going to pick her as the one?" "Time would tell."...... ...... This was her new life. The raindrops fell noisily on the rooftop, Every drop crashing loudly, Forming a sharp contrast To the harmonious soothing melody it created The gusty wind blew harshly against her skin Leaving a lasting cold The gloomy sky recognizes her lonely heart The disturbing sea waves,Reflected her chaotic mind. Fate plays tricks on all of us....... A story of love, hate, revenge, family, loss, trust, perhaps redemption. Follow Casey on her journey as she sails the sea of time....

Wayne wakes up with no memories, surrounded by hundreds of thousands of contestants, all vying for survival in a deadly game known as The Eternal Trial. He doesn’t know who he is, only that he must fight, forge alliances, and even find love—or perish trying.

In a remote land protected by storms like gods, where no one can enter or exit, "Lion Feng" is born, the brave heir of the "Feng" tribe. With his golden hair and massive build, he grows to be a symbol of strength. His tribe lives in harmony with the "Holden" tribe until disputes arise over the division of wealth, leading to bloody conflicts. As time passes, the "Holden" realize they are on the losing side of the battle and decide to seek peace. But in a night of betrayal, they attack the "Feng," resulting in the complete annihilation of the tribe. By a miracle, "Lion" survives, as his mother sends him and his infant sister away in a boat, but she cannot follow them. Before she dies, she whispers to him: "Return and take your revenge, my son!" After the gods allow him to cross the sea for a purpose, "Lion" begins his journey in foreign lands, determined to seek vengeance and reclaim his lost homeland.

[WSA-2025 Entry!!] Ethan’s life wasn’t going well. His father had suddenly disappeared, leaving him alone to take care of his younger brother, Leo. Still, he managed to push through, looking after his little brother as usual. But one seemingly normal day, both of them were consumed by a flash of light. The next moment, they were falling from the sky. They found themselves trapped in a tower with 100 stages—filled with monsters, creatures, and even humans. Everything felt like a game… but was it really? As Ethan struggles to survive and adapt, he starts to realize that higher entities are involved. With each stage cleared, the truth becomes clearer—yet even more questions arise. This universe is so different from ours… and yet, it shares a strangely familiar story. ------×------ Before we begin, I’d like to say something: the story might feel a bit rushed at the start, but I promise—once the introductions are out of the way, I’m about to give you one of the most well-thought-out worlds on WN. Enjoy the story! Love you all! ＼(￣▽￣;)／

The balance of the Universe has been disrupted. In a world where the power of the person lies in the story of their rise, watch as Apollo creates his own story. He can never fully understand the weight of his existence in the entire Universe. His rise will lead to a cosmic level change in the Chaos of the world. But first he must carve his path. A path filled with seemingly no hope for survival: A Trail of Gods.

Welcome to Vycreek Magical Academy. The top magical Academy in the world. Join Olivia on her journey to discover if she has what it takes to make or if outside forces will stop her.

After coming back to life, Sky Rouge finds himself with a type of gamer system, the level-up system. Finding himself in an island far from his home, little by little he starts to understand his system, growing stronger than others through killing, leveling up, learning new skills, and clearing dungeons. This is the story of a man with the level-up system about venturing across the seas. Cover made by NitrogenousBeing. (Thanks man) Author of killer of MC's. In Another World With The Crafting System. Patreon and paypal link here: If you guys feel like supporting my hard work. You can read up to 15 advanced chapters on my Patreon. The first five chapters are worth 3.00$ a month. First ten chapters are worth 6.66$ a month + benefits. And all 15 chapters are worth 10.66% a month + benefits. Paypal link: https://paypal.me/DemonGodHiatus?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_US Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/DemonGodHiatus Discord link: https://discord.gg/XM8r7CXVdZ

In a world where the stars hold ancient secrets and the fabric of reality weaves through the dreams of the brave, Luca stands at the threshold of an extraordinary adventure. With his boundless curiosity, Luca embarks on a journey that will take him far beyond the confines of his home. But Luca’s journey is not just one of exploration; it’s also a quest for self-discovery. As he traverses fantastical realms and ultimately ventures into the vastness of space, he learns to harness his inner strength. With every challenge he overcomes, Luca grows stronger, both physically and emotionally. Join Luca on his celestial quest, where adventure awaits among the stars. Will he rise to become the hero he is destined to be, or will the shadows of the cosmos consume him? The journey begins now!

Being an average African girl , Muna is entitled to marry whoever she wants , She met and fall in love with the prince with hopes of marring him. But fate seems to be against their union when she was forced to marry her sister's husband and bear him a child by those she called family in order to maintain their family name and wealth. She's bound in choosing between her family or her love life

Temoshí, a boy with no memory of how he ended up in the middle of the ocean, is pulled into a journey alongside his old friends. Together, they become pirates and set sail on an eternal voyage across the Vast Expanse. On this perilous journey, Temoshí searches for answers to his mysterious past, encountering divine beings, forging new alliances, and battling powerful foes. As struggles and adventures unfold, his voyage becomes a story of discovery, resilience, and destiny.

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This is a story of a guy who loses everything, and then gets it back. Same old new world story, just a different kind of story teller. *** They took away our hunter tags. They had us grow our hair. They gave us a new brand, when we were over there. They staged us out of Dragur, East of the Olim Horn. I guess they call us Slaves, but no one calls us much anymore. There is no fun in killing. I don't want to do it anymore. Karn brought Sorrow. Pookie brought Fear. Milk brought the fly boys. They did work in Undia. I worked mostly clandestine. Some Legends I should not say. We played with better wands. I could use the extra pay. Did Mara give the order? Did venom pay the way? They said we were slaying demons, but it was kind of hard to tell. There is no fun in killing. I don't want to do it anymore. This was before HALO, and Codex was king. Hej atop the rider, he never felt a thing. When our rider caught a spell, and both the mages killed. It pitched us over sideways on some cold Sylph hill. My back felt like it was broken, my legs I could not feel. I kept on slaying demons, but it was kind of hard to tell. There is no fun in killing. I don't want to do it anymore. I never did heal up right from injuries sustained Officially in Torin, unofficially we train. I remember all their faces. They dream about me still. I guess I'm slaying demons, but it's kind of hard to tell. There no fun in killing. I don't want to do it anymore. I speak the cold logistic, that old boys speak so well. Veni, Vedi, Vici. I'll see you in Hel. Maybe it's bravado, or an unspeakable guilt. That village, they were demons, but it was kind of hard to tell. There is no fun in killing. I don't wanna to do it anymore. I've done plenty. What is one more? -Corb Lund *** Come guess me this riddle. What beats shire leaves and fiddle? What is hotter than pleasures touch, and whiter than cream? What best wets his whistle? What is clearer than crystal? What is sweeter than honey and stronger than steam? What will make the lame walk? What will make the dumb talk? What is the elixir of life and philosopher's stone? And what helped Pookie-Baba dig up a tunnel, that runs from Shalamanda to West-Torin? When you are digging a crater, It is the best thing in nature, for sinking your sorrows and raising your joys. Sometimes I wonder, if lightning and thunder, is made out of the plunder, of the reddest hiski and oils. *** If you can keep your head when all about you, are losing theirs and blaming it on you. If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, but make allowance for their doubting too. If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, or being lied about, don’t deal in lies, or being hated, don’t give way to hating, And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise. If you can dream, and not make dreams your master. If you can think, and not make thoughts your aim. If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster, and treat those two impostors just the same. If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken, twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools, or watch the things you gave your life to, broken, and stoop and build them up with worn-out tools. If you can make one heap of all your winnings, and risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss and lose, and start again at your beginnings, and never breathe a word about your loss. If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew, to serve your turn long after they are gone, and so hold on when there is nothing in you; Except the Will which says to them ‘Hold on!’ If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, nor walk with Kings, nor lose the common touch. If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you. If all men count with you, but none too much. If you can fill the unforgiving minute, with sixty seconds worth of distance, run. Yours is the World and everything that’s in it, and which is more you’ll be a Man, my son. - Rudyard Kipling

Death trials, in a series of games that determine a winner. With a prize of generational wealth, and confidential secrets.

What world is so cruel that all those who exist in it are destined to be pursued by death from the moment they're born? That's earth; but not our earth. This is the earth, of the realm that Dall Ornata has mysteriously woken up in. A world of fantasy different from the world we exist in. How, did he get here? and how can he survive this world where Apotheosis is the only way to avoid destruction?

""You are dead." He opened his eyes, but all he saw was endless darkness. No memories. No body. Just the cold, creeping fear and a voice echoing from nowhere. "But this is not the end." The trials have begun. There are no rules. No second chances. In this place, darkness is not just the absence of light—it is a labyrinth of deadly illusions, where every step brings him closer to the truth… or madness. He must face what lies deep within his mind. Uncover who he was. And understand why he is here. But the real question is: can he survive the Trial of Darkness, or will he remain trapped in the abyss forever?

In a world ruled by gods—ancient Greek gods, elemental deities, and even angels and devils—mortals are mere pawns in the hands of the divine. For centuries, humans have bowed before these gods, their fates decided by the whims of immortal beings. But not all mortals are content to be ruled. Amidst this divine hierarchy, Elias stands as a broken man, consumed by rage and a thirst for revenge. His family was slaughtered by the strongest of the gods, a being so powerful, so terrifying, that no mortal could even comprehend their true strength. Elias was left for dead, the ruins of his home smoldering as his family perished in the divine purge. All he has now is hatred and a singular goal: to gain power—enough to challenge the god who took everything from him. His only hope lies in the Trial, a legendary dungeon created by the gods themselves. This dungeon is rumored to grant immense power to those who can survive its challenges, but there’s a catch: only the strongest can endure the Trial’s horrors. Though Elias is weak, his burning desire for vengeance has awakened something within him—a mysterious ability known as Absorption. Whenever he kills an enemy, he can absorb their power, taking their strength for his own. But each victory comes with its own toll, and as Elias grows stronger, he learns that absorbing too much power can come at a great cost. As he ventures into the Trial, Elias faces not only the powerful creatures of the dungeon but also divine obstacles set in place by the gods to protect their secrets. But with every challenge he overcomes, his power grows, and he begins to uncover the dark truth behind his family’s murder—the identity of the god who killed them. With his newfound strength and a thirst for vengeance, Elias must decide whether to continue down the path of revenge, or to challenge the very gods who rule over the world. But time is running out, and the gods are not so easily slain. Will Elias become the harbinger of a new era—one where gods no longer reign—or will he succumb to the trials and his own dark ambitions? --- Genres: Action, Fantasy, Drama, Revenge, Adventure Themes: Power, Revenge, Corruption, Divine Politics, Betrayal

A half blood mermaid, longing for the shore was Siel, but everything changed when she found out she have a paradoxial twin in the persona of Sai , a wizard. "It has legs, I have fins" she says.

Marcel Ndonga, a 14-year-old football prodigy from Cameroon, dreams of surpassing Samuel Eto'o and becoming the best player in the world. His ultimate goal? To lead Cameroon to its first-ever World Cup victory and make history for Africa. From playing in local youth competitions to earning a place in the MTN Elite One, Marcel’s journey is filled with challenges and opportunities. With unwavering determination and the heart of a lion, he strives to rise from the streets of Yaoundé to the grand stages of European football, all while chasing his biggest dream: winning the World Cup for Cameroon.

A well-known warrior, a famed scholar, and a beloved artist. The Knight journeyed around the globe in search for something deserving of their status, the path to immortality. Upon arriving at a castle in the middle of the swamp, under the custodianship of Ru. They promised the Knight immortality if they completed the trials within the castles spire. Which will test the Knight's resolve and character, to see if they are worthy for the gift of immortality.

What would you do if you were framed for crimes that you did not commit? And if I told you, you were framed by the very people you spent your life protecting? Would you feel anger? Hatred? Have a strong desire for revenge? This is the situation Luthor Dawn found himself in. Hunted by his own kind he now lives in a remote forest, alone with no purpose in life other then dying in peace. But soon he will have an encounter that sets him on a path he never could have imagined himself taking. Hello! Author here! I would like to thank all of you who decided to try this novel! This is my first work so please don't hold anything back when you rate the series!

When the world inside a novel that Han Juho reads becomes reality, a mysterious force descends from beyond the sky and starts to invade the earth, causing chaos and destruction that greatly influence every being that lives on the earth. In the midst of the chaos, Han Juho, an ordinary middle school teacher, whether he like it or not, has to go through on a dangerous journey to survive these seemingly tricky trials. Guided by the novel he had in his mind, a lasting bond was formed in this catastrophe. Perhaps on this journey... he will face countless obstacles, each more difficult than the last. Yet, in the end, all things will eventually connect in a magnificent and dramatic trial, one that not only determines his tremendous fate but also reveals the conclusion of the very story he once thought he had only read... and perhaps, something far greater. ~ ???

He found himself in a strange world, but he wasn't the only one there, there were so many others like him. He escapes that world, but death, and enemies from the new world are more than he imagined. They all believe he is the dead dragon lord come back to life, but not only is he stuck in this nightmare, but so many people he knows, and some that he cares about. With stakes so high, who survives? who dies? They all must face nightmares they never dreamed about, no one knows what is coming next, so you must watch your back.

In the Great Savannah, a lion cursed by the tyrant Ogi. Ja'Bari of the Ja Clan—has spent his life as an outcast. When rumors of Ogi’s return threaten to plunge the land into chaos, he embarks on a quest to stop the ancient evil.