Imperfect Competition

In the mysterious kingdom of "Tsukai," shadows mix with secrets, and a dangerous game called "The Emperor's Shadow" is played. This game is not like any other competition; it is a risky challenge that takes place in dark, complex halls. Competitors must find their way through these halls, using every skill they have, to reach the hidden depths of the imperial secrets that lie within the shadows.

After a night of drinking, aspiring civil servant Ryu Geonwu passes out, only to awaken three years in the past in the body of a young man named Park Moondae. Before he can even assess the situation, he's given a mission: Debut or Die! Now, Moondae has one year to debut as an idol or face his doom. Luckily, he's able to snag a spot on the famous survival program "Idol Inc." but with his skills so low and the competition so high, does Moondae stand a chance at becoming a shining star? ---------- This story belongs to DS.Back. I am just getting all the chapters together for the people who couldn't find it. ^-^

The major tragedies of this world have happened because of the choices of certain individuals. The hunter who didn't kill the lone pup doomed the world to the monster infestation. The stupid lass who loved a sailor brought the witch blight that consumed half of the world. The shy and silent magician apprentice's solitude gave birth to a silent calamity. And finally, the greed of a girl who didn't want to let go shattered the world, rewinding fate... This is a rewinded timeline, but fractured, incomplete, imperfect... a new age of strife is awakening, and a tale of punishment for a girl who was loved by the world. Being able to regress in time is really worth it if no none can remember you? Not even yourself? Artwork by: Flygombal

24 year-old Richter Maier stood at the pinnacle of Swordsmanship. A competitive industry, whose former glory was stolen by the first-ever immersive VR fantasy game: Mirage. Richter was at a loss as his disciples and competitors quit to pursue a career in-game... Until the line between fantasy and reality blurred. Now Richter has a chance to regain his fame, and even more ways to gain strength. But he'll have to combat betrayal, interstellar beings, revenge, and his own lack of knowledge before he gets anywhere close. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Mirage is only used for some setup, this is not a VR game novel.) Thanks for reading!

Main Characters: Describe the protagonists’ roles and relationships briefly. Highlight Zoe, an ambitious actress navigating fame, and Song, a skilled director or successful actor, as her main love interest. Setting: Place the story within the glamorous, high-stakes entertainment industry, mentioning filming locations, award shows, or exclusive events. Conflict and Romance: Introduce the tension between Zoe and Song—whether it's a misunderstanding, competition, or their reluctance to pursue love due to career pressures. Twists and Growth: Mention any surprising revelations, career challenges, or personal transformations each character goes through, making them reconsider their priorities. Resolution: Wrap up with a hint at how the relationship and their personal growth resolve in the end—perhaps they realize they’re better together than alone, balancing love with their careers.

A man with a lifelong martial arts background, raised in Asia due to his family's profession, moves to the US for education and work. He discovers Historical Medieval Battles through a colleague and becomes deeply passionate about it. He trains hard and becomes skilled enough to represent his country. During a competition, his armor fails, and he's struck in the head with a two-handed axe, seemingly dying. But is this truly the end?"

Yin, a charming teenager with a passion for video games, suddenly finds himself trapped in a game world known as Parallel City. Here, he must navigate a competitive landscape filled with powerful players. Given the chance to choose his abilities and level up, Yin quickly realizes he’s outmatched and seen as weak by others. Determined to prove his worth, he throws himself into battles, striving to gain new skills and abilities. With each fight, he seeks to rise above the challenges and earn respect in a city where strength reigns supreme. Will he become the hero he dreams of, or will he remain just another low-level player?

"Pretty ladies stay away from me, I'm still just pretty trash. My ball is just a cute harmless beast." Ruben said to the pretty women with panic in his voice. He just wants to tame beasts and go back home, but why are all the pretty ladies after him? He was killed by an asteroid while playing football. He wakes up in another place and all covered in blood. He finds out he is now in the body of trash in a land where powerful beasts exist. In this tough world full of competition he is lucky to get a very sophisticated cheat. His ball that could disguise itself as any powerful beast. The power is as fresh as its form.

Midfielders, strikers, and wingers soak up the spotlight, while wingbacks like Dexter Harlow often go overlooked. But Dexter isn’t just any wingback—he’s determined to prove that he can be the GOAT of football. Tired of being in the background, he trains hard, aiming to show everyone what wingbacks can really do. When a standout moment during a local tournament finally gets him noticed, Dexter thinks he might be on his way. But it’s not easy. He faces tough competition, and the pressure of living up to expectations. Follow his journey as he pockets forwards, gives assists, Takes on everybody as he strives to be known as the greatest player of all time.

Born to poverty, Nathan Beaumont is an unlikely candidate for the prestigious Virellian Academy, where young mages train to master their magical affinities. At fourteen, Nathan discovers he possesses two rare powers: gravity and shadow,—forces no one has ever seen combined. His awakening marks the beginning of a journey that will challenge his very identity and force him to confront dark secrets hidden within the academy. As Nathan begins to form his core—the heart of his magical powers—he faces fierce competition from Quinn Voss, a brilliant and dangerous student seeking forbidden powers. With rivalries escalating, Nathan must unlock the ancient, forbidden arts hidden in a mysterious dungeon beneath the academy, arts that could either save or destroy everything.

This is the story of four friends who are happy and content with their lives, unaware of the deep darkness that lies ahead. Their world is about to change drastically because of the secrets buried in their ancestors' past. As they learn about their origins and uncover hidden truths, they will face unimaginable horrors and uncover the true nature of the world they thought they knew ‌This isn’t a story about simple kindness or a fairytale ending. Instead, it is a brutal exploration of reality—the darkness that lurks behind the facade of beauty. What appears to be a normal and happy place is, in fact, ruled by shadows and malice. These four friends are destined to encounter this ugly truth, revealing the hidden forces that govern everything. ‌ ‌For now, this is Malak’s story—a person who is unexpectedly thrown into the chaos and mysteries of this imperfect world. Will he rise above it all, victorious, or become just another pawn of destiny? Will he shape his own future or succumb to the inevitable? ‌ ‌They will discover the power that courses through their blood—ancient forces tied to the Demon Realm. But will that power save them, or will it be the very thing that consumes them?

Kenneth is the unfavored third prince of the Kingdom of Lucano, one of the largest kingdoms on the Avalanche Continent. A fierce competition is underway in his kingdom after the king issued an edict that he will appoint whichever prince can defeat the monsters that rule the Audoran Forest as the next king. As the son of a servant, conquering the forest is the only way he can save his loved ones from the harsh life in the palace. However, what happens if the monster he must kill is far different from what he expected? In the end, Kenneth must make a decision. Protect the 'monster' or betray and abandon the family he loves.

Journey of the Common Cultivator In a world where cultivation determines one's fate, Huang Wei finds himself reborn into a low-ranking noble family. Without any memories or skills from his past life, he must rely on his slightly above-average talent to navigate the complex world of cultivation. With no golden finger or exceptional abilities, Huang Wei embarks on a monumental journey spanning decades, centuries, millennia, and eons. Through diligent practice, perseverance, and strategic decisions, he gradually rises through the ranks, facing challenges and setbacks along the way. As Huang Wei advances in age and cultivation, he must also navigate the complexities of becoming an elder, ancestor, and revered figure. This includes confronting the concerns of lifespan, legacy, and the weight of responsibility. Witness Huang Wei's transformation from an unknown youth to a respected elder, as he: Grapples with the physical and mental changes of aging Adapts to shifting social dynamics and generational expectations Balances personal ambition with responsibility to family, clan, and community Confronts the impermanence of life and the importance of legacy Moreover, Huang Wei's journey is marked by: True cultivation bottlenecks: facing plateaus, stagnation, and the struggle to break through Fierce competition for resources: scarce materials, limited opportunities, and rival cultivators Deep exploration of cultivation: uncovering hidden principles, understanding spiritual energies, and mastering arcane techniques Set against the backdrop of a traditional cultivation world, Journey of the Common Cultivator eschews typical tropes of instant success and instead focuses on the slow, arduous process of self-improvement. Genre: Fantasy, Cultivation, Adventure Themes: Perseverance, Self-Improvement, Strategy, Character Development, Exploration of Cultivation, Aging, Legacy, Competition, Resource Management Key Features: No instant success or overpowered protagonist Gradual, step-by-step progression Emphasis on cultivation techniques, strategies, and philosophies Realistic portrayal of time passage (decades → centuries → millennia → eons) Focus on character development, relationships, and legacy Deep exploration of the cultivation world, its mechanics, and spiritual principles Nuanced portrayal of aging, generational change, and the concerns of lifespan Authentic cultivation challenges: bottlenecks, resource scarcity, and competition

#Entertainment #Showbiz Nobody's life is perfect, they say. But what if one becomes the epitome of imperfection. That's what her life had been. Imperfection. Her very existence, a flaw. All her life she had been aware of it and rebelled against it. Until she became the only imperfection in someone's perfect life. She got to let him go. And that's what she had done. ... An artist who neither had passion to strive better, nor cared for her reputation or popularity. This is the story of a self-destructive artist who herself is not sure of her own identity. A story of bird who has lost its will to fly. But as the gust of wind wills to throw her off the branch, she once again spread her wings and soar the sky again. Higher than ever. ... Everyone in the Han Entertainment knows that Ying Yue was just a background arranged by the company to make the uprising star Li Yi shine bright. Ying Yue herself never tried to fight against that. She felt the need to question the unfair contract she was forced to sign with the company. All she wanted was to wait till the period of the contract ends, so that she could finally get away from the spotlight of people hatred. But the company feared that the puppet in their hand would go to someone else to be a thorn in their path. So they lit up a fire that would burn her career to ash. Ying Yue was finally ready to bury herself, when a call came in to remind herself of the person she was. The rebellious heart of hers which she had buried for the past three years was finally resurrected. And on her journey to finding her lost self once again, she comes across the very person who taught her what love was. And also heartbreak. }}=SNEAK PEEK={{ [ She still remembers that Christmas Eve. She was in his arms, under the cover of the dark moonless sky. Neither not mining the chilling snow underneath them. She told him then,  "My life is filled with flaws. Meeting me has become the only imperfection in your otherwise perfect life."  To which he stared into her eyes and gave her the sweetest kiss he had given. As if he was pulling her into his very soul and showering her with his endless warmth. "Well… You are the perfect imperfection I need in my life." ]

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?

A mysterious "accident" propels Di Tian into the vast cultivation world beyond Earth, but he soon realizes he's not the only one with newfound powers. Flight, telekinesis, elemental control—these are now common abilities among random Earthlings due to the incident. With his own gift shrouded in mystery, Di Tian must work harder than everyone else to rise above the fray, unravel his enigmatic powers, and carve out his legacy in this fiercely competitive new reality.

In a world where debt has become a life sentence, 100 participants are selected to compete in a brutal, government-run game for the chance to erase their financial burdens. The rules are simple: succeed in the games, and you win enough money to wipe out your debts and reclaim your freedom. Fail, and you're sentenced to a lifetime in prison. The competition is aired for national entertainment, with every move, strategy, and misstep watched by millions of viewers. The players are randomly paired into 50 teams, forced to share quarters, face grueling challenges, and—most awkwardly—sleep in the same bed. Among the competitors are Samantha, a determined mother in her mid-30s with a fierce will to survive, and Leo, a charming yet reckless young man in his 20s, whose debts are the result of a carefree life of indulgence. Paired together, they must navigate the treacherous landscape of games, alliances, betrayals, and the pressures of living in close quarters. As the stakes get higher, the line between friend and foe blurs, and romance, comedy, and action unfold amidst the intense competition. With their freedom and lives on the line, can Samantha and Leo survive the games, or will the pressure tear them apart? "Competing for Freedom" is a thrilling story of survival, strategy, and the desire for redemption, where the only way out is to win.

Salvie passes away by a hit by the very people she blackmailed exploited and controlled. She finds herself in a Game of the gods in a universe with a system, in a competition that was randomized based on her personality. Watch with the gods as they entertain us for our amusement. Warning the first few chapters are a bit rough since I had just started writing for the first time. Please Enjoy. The image is not my own and will take down if asked. Support me and my works at www.Patreon.com/Madjic

Kaiser, an orphan with modest expectations, thought life was simple. You study, get a job, and eventually start a family in a peaceful yet fiercely competitive world. As an ordinary student, he went with the flow—until his high school graduation arrived. That’s when everything changed. Due to the incompetence of the gods, all the graduates were summoned to another world, each blessed with unique gifts. But for Kaiser, things took a strange turn. "Why on earth do I have to take care of the very goddess who caused this mess?!" *** Advanced Chapters; https://www.patreon.com/Catsix?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/95652/immortals-journey-with-the-goddess

A Girl who was warned not to dance again by her family, with dancing being part of her life she cant stand a day without dancing. treated poorly by her family, she entered the star dance competition wearing a veil. Afraid of her family finding out. Will her identity be exposed? Meet Noah a popular dancer who was told to look for a wife in 2 weeks before he can inherit the family's company. Rex, the twin brother of Noah.. who is searching for what his brother is interested in.. to take revenge against him. A story full of drama, plots and style.... ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION and let start the journey of a CRAZY DANCER.

A charming and infamous gambler with a shadowy history. Illegitimate child of a nobleman, he maneuvers through the ruthless London social scene driven by vengeance and a strong thirst for influence. Sebastien's resentful half-brother, manipulated by the aristocracy's power struggles. Full of jealousy and a desire for revenge, he gets caught up in a complicated situation involving lies and a strong desire for success.Sarah's dominating father who is set on finding her a good match using a unique competition. His behavior showcases a nuanced blend of drive and fatherly care.

In the year 2030, the sport of football was transformed thanks to advanced technology. The sport has changed forever, and now the sport has become competitive for more than before. After FIFA announced the Kings League Project. John Lee is chosen to participate in the Wings of Revolution project

Kim Byulhwa was released from the asylum and died in a car accident, Then he was reincarnated in a high-tech world. He was happy for 10 seconds when he found he was homeless, penniless, and parentless with a high-tech disease that needed 1 Million dollars in one treatment. Then, He came across the Game...Monster Gamers, A Virtual Game, Where people can get money while building Monsters and more money in competitions. So...he went to build his own team, sold Monster cards, and used unique card combinations to fight in 5v5 battles with his teammates. --- Original Cover. Please appreciate

After a tragic death, Kevin finds himself reborn in a small town in America with the knowledge of a revolutionary supermarket system. Determined to build a successful grocery business, he navigates challenges, fierce competition, and budding romance. As Kevin develops his supermarket, he encounters twists and turns that test his resolve, leading him on a journey filled with love, conflict, and self-discovery.

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In a selfish world that thrives on cruelty and competition, NULL faces the struggle of finding his place in a society where people despise him for being an orphan and constantly remind him of his worthlessness. Feeling lost, empty and despondent, he contemplates throwing his life away, believing there’s nothing left for him. However, fate intervenes when he stumbles upon a secret underground civilization, a hidden organization dedicated to protecting their world from terrifying creatures of another realm. Drawn into this newfound reality, NULL discovers a purpose he never thought possible. As he undergoes a transformation and becomes a Riftwalker, who fights with other world creatures and protects their world. On his journey he founds out that he has some kind of connection with….

Ava Blanton was a condemned criminal, later the unwitting vessel for a botched transmigration that had left her consciousness welded with fragmented memories of an unknown Earth woman. Their minds imperfectly combined, Ava battled an identity crisis. Emotions, desires, and experiences that were both native and foreign flitted through her mind. Torn between two imperfect lives, Ava faced higher states of psychological turmoil in which she couldn't quite be sure where one self ended and another started.

Charlotte Owens, a proud young lady who is known widely for her ruthlessness and proud self, is offered a contract to be a contract wife with the blind billionaire for three months, and within the three months of the marriage, must be able to convince David to agree to be cured, which she agreed to. Charlotte gets to live with David Wilkins, who's also known for his heartless attitude and has been divorced three times because he bullied his wives. He also tried to bully Charlotte, but he was no match for the cold lady, making them become enemies. Charlotte becomes the next president of the Wilkins enterprise, at the same time, taking care of David until he agrees to get cured. Soon time passed with Charlotte threatening David until he finally agrees to the surgery, vowing to destroy Charlotte. He comes back to take over the company, which Charlotte is not willing to return it back without him fighting for it. They agreed to a competition where the winner gets the company. During the competition, they find themselves falling for each other, but could not be with each other because of their different family status, and the contract.

When Kaito Ichihara, a 10-year-old boy, tries to enter the "Ultimate Tournament," the most important competition in the popular game "Kite Wars," he will not only face the challenge of being a novice in this discipline but also confront a sinister corporation that seeks to destroy the game, a mysterious vigilante in the shadows who will help him overcome obstacles, and even clues that could lead him to the whereabouts of his missing father. This is the English translated version of "Kite Wars: Ultimate Tournament". If you want to read it in its original language -Spanish, feel free to visit my profile page.

Isidore had found himself in quite a interesting situation. He died from a unknown cause and now he is inside a laboratory as a test subject, but there is one important issue...She had become a little girl...a Loli with angelic wings to be exact. What will she do? how would she react? and what kind of world has she gotten herself into? The world she has gotten herself in is the most famous virtual reality game called [SHI-MMORPG] ............................. /// Rewrite Version of [ I'm a Loli ]. /// Slow Update. /// The picture is AI Generated, some part are edited by me. /// English is my secondary Language. /// Please don't expect much..I'm only writing for fun and amusement...Basically a Wish Fulfillment Story!