Ayn Rand Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

Anastasia Harrison, eine junge Frau, die von ihrer grausamen Familie missbraucht wurde, dachte, ihr Leben sei vorbei, als man sie zwang, Richard, das schwarze Schaf der wohlhabenden Familie Wallace, zu heiraten. In der Zwischenzeit sollte ihre bevorzugte jüngere Schwester Michelle Xavier, den älteren Bruder, heiraten, der ein CEO war. Durch einen Fehler im Rathaus wurden jedoch die Namen der beiden in ihren Heiratsurkunden vertauscht. "Was soll das?! Wie kannst du mit Xavier Wallace verheiratet sein?" "Du bekommst weder Essen noch Wasser, bis du die Scheidungspapiere unterschreibst!" Um noch mehr Öl ins Feuer zu gießen, verstarb das alte Ehepaar Harrison und hinterließ sein gesamtes Vermögen Anastasia und nicht dem Rest der Familie. Das brachte die Harrisons an den Rand ihrer Belastbarkeit. Um ein friedliches Leben zu führen, war Anastasia bereit, auf ihr Erbe zu verzichten und die Familie zu verlassen, aber die Harrisons hatten andere Pläne. Sie wollten sie loswerden. Und zwar für immer. Durch einen glücklichen Zufall wurde Anastasia jedoch von ihrem neuen Ehemann Xavier gefunden, bevor es ihrer Familie gelang. Entschlossen, sich zu rächen, schloss sie einen Deal mit Xavier. "Bleib meine Frau und ich werde dir helfen, dich zu rächen!"

Jahr 2056, in einer Stadt in der Region Yuan Jiang Su Jin. Auf dem Dach eines zerstörten, zertrümmerten sechsstöckigen Wohnhauses sitzt ein Teenager, der eine Kampfweste, eine militaristische Hose und legierte Kampfstiefel trägt. Auf dem Rücken trägt er einen sechseckigen Schild und ist mit einem Blutschatten-Kampfmesser ausgerüstet. Er sitzt schweigend am Rande des Daches. Zu dieser Zeit leuchtete der Himmel und ein erfrischender Wind wehte ihm entgegen. Doch in der zerstörten, verlassenen Stadt herrschte nur Stille, mit einem gelegentlichen Heulen, das das Herz höher schlagen ließ.

The Main Character shortly after a traumatizing experience with an FBI Agent find out he was reincarnated into the world of Ninjas over a decade and a half before the start of the Naruto canon, but that's not all. Hanarai found himself as part of the rain village and the grandson Hanzo The Salamander, as well as part of the prestigious Hatorti clan (Hanzo the salamander's clan) With the realization that he had been reincarnated into the fictional world of Naruto a show he had been a big fan of in his teenager years but as of recently his memory was hazy on, Hanarai resolved to start his path to reaching the absolute peak of shinobi for the sake of his survival and return to his world for the sake of his family and for his revenge against FBI Agent Chrono Levon. However, massive obstacles and turning points made his goal something near impossible. Surviving pain and Obito, fighting kages, Robbing Ninja Villages blind, Becoming a bounty hunter, Hunting Akatsuki, Becoming the most wanted man in the ninja world, Creating a village, Reviving the uzumaki clan. The tale of Hanarai Fuma Hatori was one of legends.

## Kingdom Building LitRPG [You have been chosen as the new Lord of the Intergalactic Lord Project.] [You have received your own floating land.] [Build your kingdom, assemble the strongest army, become the most powerful ruler, and prove that you can compete against all the lords that exist now and those yet to come.] [You have obtained one innate system.] [Determining the grade…] [You have received an SSS-grade system, Ultimate Gacha.] [You have earned additional rewards...] [You have received 100 Exclusive Tickets.] [You have received 200 Standard Tickets.] In this post-apocalyptic world, Earth has been radically transformed, with countless land masses now floating in the sky. Some are mere chunks of land, while others resemble full islands. What sets these islands apart is that they have the power to choose their own Lords, casting them into an eternal struggle for dominance. All in pursuit of the coveted title of Strongest Lord on New Earth. Atlas Blackthorn embarks on his journey as a newly appointed Lord, armed with the Ultimate Gacha System! A powerful tool that lets him summon legendary beings and weapons through gacha pulls. His first summon? The Rank-S Character: Morganna Nightshade - Queen of the Eternal Dusk. What will Atlas do with all his blessings? Will he seize them to conquer every land on Earth? To command the mightiest armies? To rise as the most powerful of them all? Join Atlas on his journey as he transforms his floating island into a kingdom beyond imagination, a realm so formidable that even the strongest rulers will tremble in fear. The question isn’t whether he’ll become the greatest—it’s just how far his ambition will take him! *** Discord Server: https://tinyurl.com/galanteodiscord Note to Readers: This is a trial read. I'll be uploading at a slower chapter rate as I explore the direction of the story. If all goes well, I plan to focus on this project and republish it in early 2025. I'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback along the way!

In a world where ancient magic has been resurrected. Atlas, an orphan from Earth, finds himself transmigrated into the body of a child and possesses the rare Void Magic. Harboring such power, he’ll walk the path of becoming stronger and stand free in the sky above all existence! The tale of the Legendary Void Walker is about to begin! The cover doesn't belong to me! The title was done by TiramisuAndCoffee!

Sebastian is called by many different names: lunatic, madman, crazy, and a monster.  
Pretending to be human is an effortless task; calculating and flirtatious is a mask he carries for centuries, playing with the lives of those around him as if they’re just a game. 
His closed heart never lets anyone in, keeping a distance from anyone except for his annoying family, who live and protect each other. Despite having a dysfunctional, crazy family yet being regarded with suspicion and dread, his heart longs for more.  
On that fateful night, he never thought it was possible for him to have another emotional connection.  
A young, feral boy carrying a hunter-knife is surrounded by blood, snow, and dead wolves in the forest. Why does his youthful body carry a grotesque canvas of scars like they tell a gruesome past? Why do his eyes carry a heavy burden that's too young for a human? Or is he a human in the first place? 
As he gets to know the bratty Atlas, who angers him and challenges him, test him to the limits. If it was anyone else, he would not hesitate sending them to their grave.  Soon, he would learn that Atlas carries a heavy, dark secret, where Sebastian had to look for an answer in Atlas's past and must decide if he's worth protecting.  ***
Flirtatious, heartless, and bored gong/seme/top protagonist x clingly, bratty, and ruthless shou 
Sebastian x Atlas 
Additionally tags: dark, mysterious, BL, age-difference, thriller, psychological, supernatural creatures, slow romance, murder, dub-con, tragic past, comedy, and horror (I don’t own the picture on the cover.)

After a devastating storm destroys the orphanage where he used to live, Atlas Orion finds himself at the center of a nightmare when the place is consumed by flames. In the midst of the chaos, he encounters a mysterious creature, a fire monster that was apparently behind the tragedy. Struggling to save the children and try to escape, Atlas finds himself facing a desperate battle for his life. The fire beast attacks with relentless violence and, in the heat of the fight, Atlas is badly burned. His skin is charred, his strength is gone and he seems doomed to die. Miraculously, however, something inside him awakens. Before succumbing to suffering, Atlas, in a last-ditch effort, defeats the monster. However, victory does not come without cost: he is left on the brink of death, his wounds deep and almost fatal. But in an inexplicable event, Atlas' body begins to regenerate at an impossible rate, a strange and new ability that he never imagined he possessed. When rescuers arrive and find him almost unrecognizable, they can't explain how he survived, After almost two months of treatment, Atlas is finally discharged, but his recovery exceeds the doctors' expectations, leaving him stronger and healthier than ever. When he returns home, however, a surprise awaits him: his keys no longer open the door. Confused and not knowing what happened, Atlas wonders if he was evicted for not paying the rent while he was in hospital. Homeless and with a newfound ability, Atlas finds himself facing a new world, full of possibilities and changes. Now, he must adapt to this new reality, where his extraordinary abilities can be both a blessing and a curse. With an uncertain future, Atlas begins to explore his new life, seeking answers about the fire, the powers that have awakened within him and, above all, how to survive in a world that seems to be on the verge of a major transformation.

Atlas always knew life was unfair, but nothing could have prepared him for the day his fate was sealed by the appearance of a mysterious timer in his vision. In just nine short hours, he would be forced to confront a “Door”—a deadly, otherworldly challenge from which few have ever returned. The Doors are not mere entrances, but gateways to trials where survival is uncertain, and failure means death. As one of the Chosen, Atlas must navigate a treacherous path filled with unknown horrors and unimaginable power. Transported to a stark, Foreign realm, he is pitted against monstrous beings and other Chosen who will stop at nothing to claim the Door's rewards for themselves. But the most terrifying part? Atlas's timer is shorter than any on record, giving him less time to prepare for the ordeal ahead. Armed with little more than fragmented knowledge and the determination to survive, Atlas steps through the Door. In this cruel world where the stakes are life and death, he must conquer the trials before him, claim the powers within the Door, and return to his world—if he can. But every second counts, and the clock is ticking.

[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 year 2250, humanity’s most advanced achievement has taken shape—not in one, but two artificial intelligences with the power to feel and grow. Nyuro and Auro, the world’s first sentient AI twins, begin their lives in peaceful innocence, raised by their creators, Vict and Annie, who love them as their own children. But this fragile peace is shattered when government forces target their family, leaving Nyuro and Auro orphaned and marked by tragedy. Fueled by their loss and a promise left by their mother, the twins set out to find their mysterious uncle, a figure with unknown ties to them and a key role in their future. As they train under his harsh but protective guidance, they prepare for a journey driven by vengeance and a search for answers—seeking justice in a world that tore their family apart. (Also another note. I am planning to finish this story, with two volume in mind. Right now what I had publish is only the first concept of the story, which will have many improvement by the end product. The complete first volume will be publish around mid next years. Thanks for reading :)

[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.]

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.

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!

Due to the abundance of online investing opportunities in the digital age, there is always a risk of becoming a victim of fraudulent schemes. One such case is the potentially upsetting and financially disastrous loss of USDT (Tether) to a fraudulent investment company. But there is still hope since you may be able to retrieve your assets by getting in touch with MALICE CYBER RECOVERY, a well-known specialist in tracking down and recovering misplaced money. This essay will examine the significance of contacting MALICE CYBER RECOVERY for help in locating misplaced USDT, the procedures involved in the recovery procedure, and the enormous implications of locating the cash successfully.

Emi era uma garota sem muita cor, que vivia no Japão com seu pai cientista, no século 19 e Atlas era apenas um viajante no tempo, que veio de mais de duzentos anos no futuro. Sendo almas gêmeas, esses dois estavam destinados a se encontrarem, mesmo que entre os séculos, e se apaixonarem um pelo outro, mas para todo caminho, há os seus obstáculos, principalmente quando falamos de viagens no tempo.

Atlas, the emperor of Ceria, invaded the once prosperous planet of Rennaya, searching for the Legendary Rennayan. A being capable of bending the will of all four elements; fire, ice, earth, and electricity. Before the invasion, the king of Rennaya gathered the blood of over a billion of his people. Synthesizing and experimenting with it, all to recreate the legendary being. He then entrusted his young son, Osei, with the task of bringing his sibling to life, on Earth. Osei accomplished the mission and kept the Earth safe, but was captured in the process. Twenty years passed and Osei returned to Earth, as a runaway slave. Shaking Tobi's world with his real identity and awakening the dormant powers within him. The only problem is, Earth is no longer safe... Read more on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastPrinceofRennaya

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

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?

Ichiro wakes up and saw himself in a in a large room of a large mansion. Ichiro, a student of a high school who was somehow teleported to the mansion. The story is about Rankers who have high physical and mental strength and have been teleported to make them more powerful and to save Atlas. There are 5 Toppers of Rankers who have the highest scores and it is a mystery that who first and second rankers are. Season 2 Academics have ended and now, it is the time for Survivors to become hero of Atlas and save the world. But this time, we have a Demon army who will be our enemies and the fight begins.

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

¨No one is going to save me.¨ The World is never what it seems and it isn't fair, something that Atlas knew well enough, but no amount of knowledge could prepare him for The Fall. Now he's trapped in a world teeming with mysteries, myths, and monsters. With an already troubled life, he now must face a far more daunting challenge. How will he cope? How will he survive? Can he survive? Can he truly endure in a world that is anything but what it seems?

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?

Jeong-Ho was deeply engrossed in writing an essay about Earth when a package arrived, which he initially assumed was sent by his brother. He placed it in the living room and returned to his work , after a week passed and summer break started Curiosity piqued, he eventually opened the box to discover a video game inside. Intrigued, he read the game’s description and quickly logged in to explore its features, immersing himself in the rules and mechanics. Before long, he found himself captivated by the gameplay, which revolved around a realistic simulation where players assume the role of a scientist tasked with saving the world from a perilous fungus outbreak. During his adventure, he encountered an abandoned experiment known as 560, a rare specimen believed to be a potential weapon against the fungus king, although previous attempts to utilize it had failed miserably. Determined to assist 560 in its quest for survival, Jeong-Ho formed a bond with the creature, but their journey took a dramatic turn following a catastrophic incident that changed everything. *This novel is inspired by a Chinese novel titled "Raising Little Monster" which i recommend you read it. *

"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

"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?

"I must get stronger." Christopher's eyes blazed as he charged forward, his dagger slicing through shadows. [Player's agility increased by 15%]. His foes crumpled, their cries echoing through the desolate landscape. "I must get stronger!!" [Player's stamina enhanced by 20%]. Christopher's resolve hardened with each fallen enemy, his heartbeat pounding in sync with the system's rhythmic notifications. "I must get stronger. I must get stronger. I must get stronger!!!" [Player has unlocked the Aegis of Athena – Shield of the Gods]. As the legendary armor materialized, Christopher's roar shook the earth. "For the gods, for Atlas, for Tori, for mom!!!" [Player's reputation: Avenger of the Fallen]. The title settled upon him like a mantle, forged in the fire of his unrelenting fury. But as Christopher stood victorious, the system's voice whispered an ominous warning: "Alert: Titan's essence detected... Atlas's true form awakens..." The ground trembled beneath Christopher's feet as an eerie glow illuminated the horizon. "Estimated time until Titan's rebirth: 60 minutes." Christopher's determination hardened into steel. "I will not falter. Not now. Not ever." The fate of the realm hung in the balance. Can Christopher defeat Atlas and save the realm, or will he be the very cause of its destruction?

Julie Ward is an author who was starting her third novel when her family was in a fatal car accident. While grieving she is struggling to start and finish her novel, until her agent reaches out with an amazing opportunity to do a book signing and book contest at a local bookstore. The catch is the contest winner is someone from Julie's past. Can Julie and the person from her past move forward for the sake of their novel?