Contested Meaning

Kael, a former professional player of "Netherworld's Gate" club, crossed into the game before it launched and became a Mixed-Blood Succubus. However, Kael always felt there was something not quite right about the way he raised the Fourth Calamity(player) as leeks for harvesting. Other NPCs' methods of reaping players' leeks: Unfathomable strength, top-tier plot backgrounds, hidden stories, and various skill teaching methods. His own method of reaping players' leeks: An innocent yet desirable face, a small pink tail, eyes emitting hearts, skills with off-the-charts glamor… along with a turn-back-and-smile from the game's promotional video. Wait a second, did I get something wrong with my great adventure in the game world? This book is also known as: "Succubus Reincarnation: Show Your True Skills in The Game World", "The Common Succubus's Cultivation Method", "My Succubus Growth Monogatari is Surely Problematic"!!! Keywords: 【Fourth Calamity】【Kindombuilding】【Lord】【Dungeon】【Player】

一文不名的农村半大小子、得到了隐居村里面一位神秘老人的传承，从而走上时运、得到邻居家守寡小媳妇的青睐、再到屯花、乡花、班花、校花、警花、女大学生村长的垂青、小小农民运气爆棚，攀登人生更雄伟的巅峰……

I thought being laid off from my job was the greatest of my worries but I just had to wake up in a ship's cockpit after my space game crashed. Now I have no map, no friends and no money. But that's ok, I've started from the bottom before! With my starter ship I will scour through space as a Mercenary and maybe even start up a Mercenary Company while I'm at it! This ain't my first rodeo in space after all! Except... Apparently my crew members are weird? The guy who bumped into me yesterday was found sliced up and floating outside the space station. The girl who tried to honeytrap me was reported missing with only a finger found in an alley. And then that merchant who scammed me had his entire ship blasted into bits by unknown vessels the very next day. Some people say my crewmates were behind it but they must be mistaken, right? I only know one thing for sure... In space, no one can hear you scream... *** Notes: Any R-rated scenes will be denoted by a '*' followed by an 'R' with the number of 'R's showing how much of it is R-rated. '*R' would be around 25%, '*RR' would be about 50% and '*RRR' would most likely be the entire chapter. Also, gene splicing and cybernetics exist in this story. What does that mean? MC is a futa for one and there's going to be other futas showing up as well. You can join our discord through this link: https://discord.gg/CRrb56c

In the most cliched fashion, a giant truck-kun smashed into my World, killing everyone with it. And in the next most cliched event, I was given a second chance in life by the gods to live another life in a world of swords, magic and dragons! It’s literally a dream come true! Be a hero? Who has the time?! Conquer the world? Like hell I’ll do something so troublesome! Diving into dungeons, exploring ancient ruins and meeting all the weirdos of the world? Sign me right up!! I’m only interested in travelling the world to find the most interesting materials I can use to write the best story I can! I’ll show you my creativity and dazzle this new world with the stories I’ll write! I’ll fight with dragons, swim with krakens, wrestle giants, eat all the cakes and bed the beauties! Time to live this life however I want! Eh? A psycho is running around the world saying that they are the hero who will slay the demon lord? Why is there such a crazy person? There’s someone out there threatening the world with nukes? How did they even find out how to make those? Some crazy hobo is going into other people’s houses to smash pots to look for money? That guy really must be crazy. What Do You Mean There Are Other Transmigrators In My Harem Fantasy? ----- [Character Creation:] [Gender:] [Male] [Female] >[Futa] *** Notes: Any R-rated scenes will be denoted by a '*' followed by an 'R' with the number of 'R's showing how much of it is R-rated. '*R' would be around 25%, '*RR' would be about 50% and '*RRR' would most likely be the entire chapter. You can join our discord through this link: https://discord.gg/CRrb56c

The power of a word could make the impossible, possible. In a world filled with the sealed meaning of language, words hold greater power. Lifes, the young assassin deals with the darkness of his past and the ghosts of regret that follow him as he learns more about the secrets of the world.

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?

Iris was a normal girl until one day when she got reincarnated in another world with a system that allows her to level up her charisma only, but how will this help her survive? She is going to have men fall in love with her to protect her, and maybe unlock skills to help her with that.

Seoliro is an ancient tale, a teaching about the path of the first Humans, who left an indelible mark in history with their search for truth and the meaning of life. Two brothers, Bayos and Anfar, set out on a quest for truth, overcoming unprecedented dangers, spiritual trials, and facing the most profound questions of existence. Who are we? Where does our path lead? Their journey becomes a legend, reflecting deep lessons on hope, sacrifice, and unwavering faith in one's purpose. This story is about how, even in the face of fear, darkness, and death, one can find light and create their own meaning in life, leaving a piece of oneself in this world.

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!

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

Lars grew up dirt poor in the slums. With no family to help him, he spent everyday struggling to survive. With no other options for employment, he decided to enlist in the army at the age of sixteen. Two years passed since then and his unit was sent overseas to Tirynn. It was a country shrouded in mystery. Despite having an insufficient military might, relying on outsourcing soldiers to keep the peace, it was respected by all powers in the world and treated as a formidable nation. Lars ended up running into trouble on the first night there and was forced to remain in Tirynn. It was then that he discovered the abnormalities attributed to the nation's true power. Cover art by Hasen (@Hahobien) on Fiverr

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?

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

Pain is a bliss that gives meaning to death

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?

A Short Story with no actual meaning just to appreciate a few aesthetics I love

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"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?

A shadow cannot exist without a master. When separated, the shadow loses its purpose and very meaning in existence. What happens when this lone shadow gets separated from its master, and is forced to wander the world, forever alone?

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?

Zain an orphan, whose parents were killed by a psychopath in cold blood trying to find meaning in his life and to seek revenge. Adopted by a mafia boss as his successor. Will he be able find the meaning of his life or die trying? ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Author's Note: NO HAREM!!!!! I am a newbie and its my first ever novel. I am writing this novel in my free time. My English is subpar so JUST bear with it. And have fun until I drop it.(just kidding). The artwork in the cover does not belong to me. (I know the book cover is not good, I will change it later).

Thirty-year-old Chen Yuchen found himself unexpectedly back in his eighteen-year-old body. It was the year 2010. Reborn into his youth, Chen Yuchen didn’t harbor lofty ambitions. He had no desire to dominate the world or achieve fame. All he wanted was a simple, quiet life—earn a modest income, settle into a steady relationship, and live without unnecessary complications. But as always, fate had a tendency to play tricks. What Yuchen sought as a calm, ordinary existence was soon disrupted by the whims of destiny, pulling him back into a journey he never planned to take.

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.

Jason Kenwood the richest billionaire and a bachelor, he had everything since birth, even good looks, he was always surrounded by people, all women were crazy for him, but he was never interested. But deep down he was always lonely, whenever he was alone in his penthouse he felt it, but he was too stubborn to accept it. Ever since that incident. That took his parents away, he became a person who hardly expressed his emotions. But when his grandma emotionally blackmailed him, to bring the girl he loves within six months to meet her. He decided to hold a nation-wide contest to find his love. Claire Anderson was a princess for her father, only when he was with her, even when she was the daughter of a businessman who was rich. She was always short of money, the reason was her step-mother, who hated Claire and the feelings were mutual. When Claire heard about the contest she was not a bit interested. But when her bank balance shouted for help, she decided to participate in the contest for the weekly cash prize. Will this contest lead Jason and Claire towards true love? ***** This is my story, any resemblance to places or people, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. If you like the story, Please support and vote! Thank you.

Landon sleeps with her boyfriend's dad. She learns the true meaning of desire when she's forced to choose between the two men. The loyal son or the tempting father?

*** My health has been very poor this year alongside loosing my mother-in-law and cat so I'm sorry but this will be rewritten and finished when I'm well, I'm doing it all offline in my rare creative moments, hopefully with a more mature touch *** [WARNING: Mature Themes (smut, violence, murder, suicide, domestic violence, etc.)] --------- Waking up naked and alone with a murderer, without a single memory, she relies on System to understand her existence in another person's body. --------- Still don't know if you should read me? Here's a quick breakdown to help you make up your mind if this novel is right for you: This is my own twist on the QuickTransmigration System genre, giving it a more 'spiritual' twist. It explores sensitive themes throughout each arc and I will do my best to give trigger warnings at the start of chapters containing them. It is written in the first person and revolves around a female lead (FL). This is a weak-to-strong novel, she will have heavy flaws and make repeated mistakes and seem generally weak at the start, bear with her as she grows. Romance is a heavy theme within the story that contains a lot of smut, with more than one character. However, there is only one male lead in the end. The story is less about fluffy romance, instead, it's a journey of growth and self-discovery, revolving around the main storyline. Although, each Arc will have its own separate storyline that will have an impact on the main storyline with both new and reoccurring characters (so skipping arcs is not advised). I have currently written the rough drafts for four arcs at the point of writing this: 1. Ghosts & Guns 2. How do you keep a child alive in the Zombie Apocalypse? 3. Abducted by Aliens 4. Freed by the Fae Folk 5. .... --------- --------- Cover Art made by myself, using nightcafe AI Art, check out my page, I'm attempting to make novel art and character art for each arc: https://creator.nightcafe.studio/u/Raychbunni

The stage is set. Battleships ready to launch, warp drive activated and laser cannons at command to destroy anything that gets into the way. If there is Civilization, there would be war. War for religion, for territory, for resources and for Power. It's not something we learn but it's what comes from inside us, everyone will get what he wants only when he fights, Survival of the fittest. Follow Stream Markus and his friends as he tries to survive these never-ending Cosmic Wars as a Space Ranger and a part-time Mercenary. Maybe fate has some surprise for him as it turns his life and his journey to conquer the Cosmos starts. // I know this novel doesn't match any theme as per required for the contest, well I'm not trying to get selected. It's just that a novel in a contest has better base for readers so don't mind me.//

Welcome to my life—Arsol Dare, the face of Althyra’s wildest game show, "Dare to Dream." Picture this: contestants from every corner of Althyra, dreaming big and ready to face contests that range from the hilarious to the hair-raising. And who's the charming host who guides them through these wacky stunts? Yours truly!   But here’s the kicker—I’m not just your average game show host. Under my laid-back exterior lies a cunning sorcerer with reality-altering abilities, cleverly disguised as magic tricks. With each season, my abilities grow, fueled by my audience's delight and sky-high ratings.   As I travel from state to state, gaining followers and new upgrades to my abilities, I’m on a mission not just for fame but to find a painful reminder of my past—my only family.    Yet I live in a world divided between beastkin and mages. I walk a tightrope of neutrality, using my secret ability to ensure fairness and spread what I know best—joy.   So, if you're up for a ride filled with laughs, magic, and a touch of heartwarming moments, join me on "Dare to Dream" and see the world through the eyes of Althyra’s most enigmatic game show host: MEEE!

A wandering knight, the knight walker, wandering around the continent without direction, looking for a meaning of the destiny he was given. Although the will of heaven considers him an anomaly in the world. He will still carry out his destiny given by the will of Acashic, the goddess of destiny.