Black History Month Essay Contest

A seemingly ordinary freshman enters college only to find himself joining an unusual lab. There, he realizes he is far from ordinary—he has the power to cross time and space, uncovering the deepest secrets within others' minds. From that moment on, he is drawn into an ancient struggle between two mysterious organizations that have shaped world history for millennia. This battle propels him to confront profound questions about life and death, the nature of reality, and the ultimate meaning of the universe. Through this journey, he evolves from a new college student into a powerful protector, one who stands to safeguard his loved ones, his species, and his world.

What kind of realm would you choose to live in after digitizing your mind? For Amun, that was a magical world where he could be free to learn until his end of days. What he got was to become the living god of a vast realm in an odd universe. A being who'd be born with the world. And later stripped of it all. A being of juxtaposition and contradictions. A sinner and a saint. A wise sage and a genius scientist. A loving creator and a baleful explorer. An elf and a devil, living in a world of might and magic. But all is not what it seems. Peace is fleeting. Figures loom in the light. Forms strafe through the trees. And one Amun is woefully ignorant to the ways of a realm so ripe for change. Yet he is one who cannot help but change it. So he devotes himself to forming the greatest guild the Mortal Plane has ever seen, intending to change his world and others for the better. And yet, somewhere along the line of his undying march, Amun evolved into the being all denizens of the Mortal Plane either revered; or feared. The Black Magus. *** This novel’s lore, story, and characters are entirely fictitious. Certain long-standing countries, institutions, organizations, agencies, public offices, etc. are/may be mentioned, but their histories and the characters involved are wholly imaginary. *** This novel’s lore, story, and characters are entirely fictitious. Certain long-standing countries, institutions, organizations, agencies, and public offices are mentioned, but their histories and the characters involved are wholly imaginary. Look for the story on RR. https://www.royalroad.com/profile/202907/fictions

A young archaeologist is gazing at a huge stone block, his heart filled with curiosity and awe for ancient civilizations. His gaze seems to travel through time and space, back to the cradle of human civilization - the Mesopotamian plain. There, the ancient Sumerians created the world's earliest writing and urban civilization. Their wisdom is like brilliant stars, illuminating the beginning of human history. As time passes, the sparks of human civilization ignite in different regions. The glory of ancient Greek city-states is remarkable. Athens' democratic system, Sparta's martial spirit, and the wisdom of numerous philosophers have jointly forged the glory of ancient Greek civilization. During this period, thinkers like Plato and Aristotle have had a profound influence. Their pursuit of truth and reflection on human nature have laid the foundation for the development of philosophy in later generations. In the far east, Qin Shi Huang unified the six kingdoms and established a vast empire. The construction of the Great Wall testifies to the tenacity and wisdom of the Chinese nation. It is not only a military defense line but also a symbol of the unity and struggle of the Chinese nation. Qin Shi Huang's great unification opened a new chapter in Chinese history, and his political system and cultural policies have had a profound impact on later generations. In India, the glory of the Maurya Dynasty and the spread of Buddhism have influenced the entire Asia. Ashoka's rule brought India to an unprecedented prosperity, and the teachings of Buddhism spread to neighboring countries along with trade and cultural exchanges. The compassion, wisdom, and peace concept of Buddhism have injected new vitality into the development of human civilization. As time goes by, medieval Europe fell into darkness. The constraints of feudalism, the oppression of religion, and frequent wars made the people of Europe live in dire straits. However, the dawn of the Renaissance brought new hope. The masterpieces of artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo have become treasures of human civilization. With their outstanding artistic talent, they have demonstrated human creativity and the pursuit of beauty. The Silk Road connects the east and the west, bringing the blending of trade and culture. Chinese silk, tea, and porcelain are transported to the west through the Silk Road, while western spices, gems, and cultures also enter China. This ancient trade route not only promotes economic development but also strengthens exchanges and cooperation between different civilizations. At the same time, wars are constantly changing the world pattern. Alexander the Great's eastern expedition spread Greek culture to the east and promoted the integration of eastern and western cultures. The western expedition of the Mongol cavalry swept across Eurasia and established a vast empire. Although wars have brought destruction and pain, they have also promoted exchanges and integration between different ethnic groups.

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

In the year 2300, some scientists from Helios world finally found the way to travel faster then light. when this news spread wide and far, all the human on this planet started celebrating because finally they can explore the stars. During one of the test flight, they accidentally opened a different dimension. which brought Helios world to the ruin. even after many research and experiments they couldn't figure out the reason. can only watch as the humanity lost 50% of its population in the blink of an eye. but the appearance of a person brought a new hope for them , who could control fire like in the movies and novels. after certain period of experiments they come to conclusions that , when the air( virus/ different energy/ mana) from the different dimension leaked. it didn't only brought ruin to our world but it is also brought something magical. since then humanity took a different turn and started welcoming supernatural being who has the power to destroy a city with bare hands. this changes not only happened with the humans but the beast and plants aswell. Ethan our protagonist however was unfortunate and didn't awakened any superpower. making him a losser in the area he lived in. but one day ethan went to forest in anger and tried to hunt beast but unfortunately he had to run away with a grave injury. on the verge of dying ethen got a system which saved his life. but ethen was not happy because it was the weakest system in history. Ethan: if you think, my system is really the weakest then it's your loss. ( hello readers, if you want to read this book just persist until the 30 chapter and if you don't like the book even after that than I can only say sorry And if you like my book for it's story and then pls leave a honest review. no matter how your review is. i will appreciate it very much.) because of some family issue i would only update 2 or 3 chapters a week. thank you

System gives mission to a student goes back in time to historical times and does missions Eventually will move to mythology and stuff

Through the vast exploration of life experiences, Join the technologists and Hugarzums under the lead of Divine on their all time experience through History, the beginning of time, and Future, and creation to invention of many powers and great things to people in the present toppling maybe even their creators. "Ohh, Divine who are you"(???) "Oh, Noone, just the one who controls and holds the very life all beings, miniscule to all powerful in my hands, Hmm, Why did You ask, want to be erased from existence.(Divine) smiling menacingly. " ...... " (???) sweating, "gulp". " Just as I thought, that's why I am called what I simply am, yeah read my lips all of ya out there, Diiiivinnne".

A company has recently established a mission. Parts of history about the world they live in have been long forgotten, either because knowledge has been lost throughout generations or because information has been terminated by an unknown cause. The company has been advancing in technology. They have gone so far as to create a time machine named "Voyager." Andy Smith is a combat agent who has been trained in close combat and marksmanship. He was one of the best in his field. He was sent an invitation by the company, stating that they were looking for “skilled individuals” for this type of mission. The invitation that was sent to Andy had written terms and potential risks that he agreed to in order to take part in the mission. He had agreed that the cause of his death would be his responsibility and that the company would not be liable for his death. He will be sent to a period of time in the past that was considered “unknown” because the events were unrecorded. His mission was to gather missing information from past events for scientific purposes and, potentially, historical discoveries. Unfortunately, due to the unrecorded events, the researchers have no information about whether this period is safe or not, and Andy would have to engage in the mission blind. He had agreed to take part in it, regardless of the risks.

The Yablokan Elves are dissimilar to the regular Elves, the deviation has happened more than 700 years ago when these offshoot of Elves evolved from the regular woodland Elves. Immediately these elves set out to live in a similar manner to their ancestors, a relative peaceful existence in the forests of the old world. But by the 7th century, the world is a different place.

``` Debt, economic decline, immigration; hippies, anti-government, freedom. At the end of the 1980s, a wave of change encompassed a country boy from the Rust Belt. As the gate for upward mobility was on the verge of closing, he struggled to move forward. College, Silicon Valley, entrepreneurship; HP, Apple, Microsoft. To become part of the 1%, or even 0.1%, he sacrificed a lot, but also gained a lot. ```

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.

In the suspenseful and passionate city of Haizhou, the elegant overseas returnee Dr. Guo Xiaopeng, two mysterious and beautiful women, Wang Jingwen and Liu Mei, and three unforgettable emotional entanglements intertwine to create a thrilling story. Liu Mei, the general manager of Haizhou Tower, is involved in multi-million dollar illegal transactions, backed by a chilling drug trafficking syndicate. To eradicate this drug lord, the police dispatch the beautiful and intelligent Wang Jingwen to pose as a Hong Kong investment agent and infiltrate Haizhou Group for investigation. Wang Jingwen and Guo Xiaopeng hit it off immediately, inciting jealousy and retaliation from Liu Mei. Meanwhile, Li Xinjian, the deputy captain of the criminal police team and Wang Jingwen’s former lover, is pained and anxious seeing her in danger, leading to a series of misunderstandings that nearly result in tragedy. In this rollercoaster of a story, the clash of emotions and reason, the interplay of love and hate, and the struggle between life and death not only uncover the truth of the dark forces but also lead each character to find their true destiny in the face of adversity.

On a day in 2035, numerous black towers suddenly emerged on Earth, initiating a human survival selection called the "Fairy Tale Game." At the critical moment when ALEX was about to be annihilated and turned into particles, another personality suddenly awakened within her, bringing with it a vague memory. And the man opposite her, who was attempting to kill her, claimed to possess the wealth of a billionaire and even said he was her ex-husband? Was this all a manipulation by the black towers, or merely a dream...?

After I lived forced to Achieving 21 wishes in 21 different worlds... I will get my freedom back from these cursed wishes and I will die peacefully, but... I have been reincarnation again?! Last wish, tragedy and Virtue? Black Wish...!

Arthur reincarnated into the body of another Arther in 1970. When Industrialization was on peak, and Modernization was beginning. With the help of the system which help its host gain knowledge only and doesn't make do otherworldly just for the sake of the plot. With the future knowledge how will Arthur become the one of the richest person in the history and Greate Businessman of All Time. Our Arthur is GOAT (Greatest Arthur of All Time) ...... Please forgive this author for not being able to type properly and I am trying my best to write in the best way possible and like any other author on the platform, I will also claim, “English is not my primary language -_-...” Anyways, Join the discord server by going at my site, www.aryascans.com/ And I am planning to keep this work free but to do that I need your guy's support, www.paypal.me/aryascans And don’t forget to comment down your opinion because if I see the comment empty then I might lose my motivation and you guys will be going to miss something epic.

I'm James, a 20-year-old college student studying law at Charleston School of Law. One night, after partying with friends, I was walking home when suddenly, a truck hit me. The next thing I knew, I awoke in another body during WWI, right in the midst of the Western Front. Now, I'm fighting for my life in the trenches, facing not just the enemy soldiers, but supernatural people as well. all BECAUSE of that crazy truck.

'' so this is the end... Haha...ha....'' Warning: contains rape(gangrape) , angst, suicide attempts, betrayal

This is the second half of a love story without the tragic beginning. R—- and Diana decide to be friends with benefits after a long time estranged rather than deal with their actual feelings because of some mistrust that occurred seven years prior when they were first together. Can a man really change?

"An Forgotten History" is an action-packed fantasy adventure that immerses readers in a world of magic, mythical creatures, and epic battles. With a richly developed male protagonist, a formidable sorceress, and an ensemble of extraordinary allies, it invites readers to embark on a quest of epic proportions—one that will determine the fate of their world.

SHE WAS THE ONLY CHILD LIVING WITH HER SINGLE MOM TRYING TO FIGURE THINGS OUT. BEFORE HER EIGHTEENTH BIRTHDAY,EVERYTHING SEEMED ORDINARY TILL ..... WHATS HAPPENING TO ME ? MIA SHOUTED IN HER HEAD AS SHE CONTINUED TO BE ENVELOPED BY THE STRANGE BLACK MIST AND TELEPORTED INTO ANOTHER WORLD. WILL SHE EVER BE ABLE TO LEAVE THIS UNKNOWN WORLD ALIVE. ..........☆ ..........☆ WHAT DO YOU MEAN I LOOK FAMILIAR..MIA ASKED THE WOMAN SHE JUST MET.."DONT MIND ME "THE STRANGE WOMAN CHUCKLED I WAS IMAGINING THINGS HOW WEIRD MIA THOUGHT. Authors note follow my Instagram @divinee.reads

What will you do if you only have three months to live? How will you spend your last ninety days? Kati Sullivan is young and still innocent to the world. On one fateful visit to her Doctor, she is given the news that will change the rest of her life. Sebastian Caine is strong-willed and has been a friend to Kati for most of her life. He is willing to give everything up to spend these last days by her side. Sebastian will go beyond what is even possible to save Kati’s life. Kati’s three months is riddles with pain and failures, yet secrets and lies will threaten to end their three months even before they start. Can Kati overcome this challenge and find that miracle behind a silver lining? Will their three months become eternity for the rest of their lives?