Real Simple Essay Contest

William Alden is a young man trapped in an exhausting routine, where loneliness and frustration slowly consume him. Affected by his father’s indifference, he feels disconnected from everyone, stuck in a world that seems incapable of understanding him. In his daily life, he struggles to find a purpose, questioning whether university, the future, or any change in his life could provide the answer he so desperately seeks. However, an unexpected turn changes his life forever. While grappling with his own inner demons, William becomes implicated in an incident involving In—an ancient energy that has long been controlled and regulated by an organization called Helios Tech—which has begun to break free uncontrollably. This power not only grants unimaginable abilities but also unleashes the deepest and darkest desires within people. In is not merely a physical force but a manifestation of the dreams, desires, and aspirations of those who wield it. Those who master it can attain power beyond human limits, but those who succumb to its influence are dragged into despair and destruction. Real Dream is a story of science fiction and self-discovery, where the internal struggle to find meaning intersects with powers that transcend reality itself. In this narrative, dreams and nightmares are not mere illusions but tangible forces that shape the world. As the protagonist confronts his own desires and fears, he will be forced to choose between accepting his fate or risking everything to change the course of his life. A story where light and darkness, love and pain, life and death are inseparable, and the deepest dreams can be as real as life itself.

This Game is Too Real is an online novel that tells the story of a protagonist who unexpectedly gets a chance to experience a super-real game world. In this game, he can not only feel sensory stimulation that is no different from reality, but also obtain real-world skills and resources by completing tasks and challenges. The game and reality are intertwined, and the protagonist's growth and exploration in the game gradually affect and change his real life. With its unique setting, exciting plot and rich imagination, the novel makes readers feel as if they are in this super-real game world, experiencing adventures and challenges that are completely different from reality. At the same time, it also explores profound themes such as virtuality and reality, growth and responsibility, which is thought-provoking.

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

The "Real Game" is this game, the world itself. There, shut-ins strive day in and day out without knowing why they are the target of attacks. The real reason might actually be the fact that there is an open competition in this world. A battle royal of some sort and shut-ins are the strongest players that can beat them. That is why this is a "Real Game Shut-in".

Hachirou Suzuki, the only child of a family of servants, is a boy with no dreams or ambitions, the young man in fact dedicates most of his time to working as a butler for two important Japanese families: the Inoue family, big piece of the yakuza and the family Nakajima backbone of the country. But one day while he was working, he was summoned to what at first glance would not seem like "paradise". There he is assigned an important mission that will decide the fate of a world.

Pov "Hyeri, you have been gone for so many years. As now you at an age that you should have married and must had children. You have grown up and you look good, So why come back now? Where have you gone to the past year?" Sukang were polite and strong. He sat on the sofa and looked at the girl standing in the living room as if he were looking at a stranger. Su Hyeri didn't deny anything. So she raised her lips slightly and smiled harmlessly on her in well manner face.  "Oh. Then I won't disturb your life." She said. "Good, good. So you are a sensible child. After all, we had a father and daughter are in since you were newborn. But I will asked my lawyer to send you back to where you has been living with one million check to improve pay your life need in future." Sukang smiled happily as he said real intention toward illegimate daughter but didn't share same blood with him.

Elara was different—so different that it was impossible not to notice her. No, not a bad kind of different, but a kind that made people stop and stare, as if she were a goddess descended from the heavens. She was a masterpiece, a living testament to beauty itself, crafted by the hands of the Creator with extraordinary care.

Un joven reencarna en un isekai con la esperanza de poder regresar a su antigua vida y salvar a los suyos de un destino infernal, pero antes debe cumplir con la enmienda que le fué otorgada por el ángel de la muerte.

Yamada naoto, a skilled member of a renowned yakuza family known as Tachimagumi was entrusted by his boss to take care of his daughter Tachima kanade who has big attitude, they began to live in a certain countryside since the all out war between Tachimagumi and the arch rival family of a Tachimagumi, Yuzurigumi has began but kanade has been troubled ever since they fled from her mansion, she started her school as a 1st year in middle school but what awaits her there was something even yamada didn't expected. The daughter of the arch rival family of Tachimagumi is also enrolled in the same school where kanade is enrolled, her name is Yuzuri Kyoko...

Two fates stuck in the same boat...Kaiden who left his parents at the age of six due to some misunderstanding meets a billionaire who adopted him but unfortunately he died on his own birthday,this caused a lot in psychological health leaving him with depression. Connor on the other hand was raised by a murderer called his father,who killed his mother and twin brother...he also left the house at the age of fourteen the day his brother died. His psychological health grew worse...his rate of depression was 90% and he was also traumatized...they meet at the hospital Connor acting like a care giver when he is actually a patient.....read to understand the story line

Miguel is a boy who moved to South Korea when he was young and ends up encountering paranormal beings. In order to survive and protect others, he must overcome his fears. Will Miguel become strong enough?

Aliens attack the home planet of the Fjans and practically wipe out almost all the cities on the planet,Kret. Imprisoned warrior,Muad Drall, kept as an experimental lab rat escapes from his captives and sets out on a bloody, dangerous and adventurous path to find and defeat the enemy whereas restoring his race to their former glory

“Ye Muchen, you can either be a coach for your team or play with them.” Ye Muchen, a professional e-gamer, was known for his outstanding skills in the game ‘Legend of Ace’. He had changed his name to Ye Mucheng because he did not want his fans to know his real name. He was the leader of one of the best e-gaming teams, team SNFX. His boss or the head of the building, Yang Mingze, had replaced Muchen with a controversial player who was kicked out of his own team due to dating scandals. Handing in the resignation letter, he walked out leaving his best friend alone, but kept in touch with her. Walking down the streets, he found ‘Merry Internet Cafe’. There, Ye Muchen found a job as an Internet Cafe Manager. Playing anonymously, he met a fan who gave ideas to his idol. “My own team sounds nice, but how?” Read on to find out! Note: This book is inspired by the Chinese TV show ‘The King’s Avatar”.

Centuries ago, a mysterious energy called "Mana" revolutionized society, but it led humans to face an unprecedented crisis: the "Great Fall". After centuries of intensive use of mana, flora and fauna mutated, becoming more powerful and intelligent. Confronted with this threat, humanity takes refuge in the bastions, the 21 fortresses, to survive. Humans also begin to mutate, developing greater physical and intellectual abilities, as well as special powers called "systems" and "stigmata". However, a scientist warns of an even more devastating imminent threat: insects, organized and cruel, will mutate in turn. To counter this imminent threat, humans begin to study the beasts and learn to cultivate Mana like them. Mana exercises are created to accelerate this process and copy some of the characteristics, but changing exercises is difficult and risky. As the world struggles for survival, Rin, a semi-awakened with the power to perceive everything around him, finds himself at the heart of this turmoil, determined to find his place in a world in chaos and to protect those he loves from the surrounding dangers. ***************************************** Participate in WSA 2024

A man played an immersive game that he started playing thanks to his brother. With his brothers help, he got an overpowered build on his character. Unfortunately, his brother died and he stopped playing the game alltogether because it reminded him of his brother. One day he hears that the game is about to get shut down, and he goes there to say farewell to the thing he and his brother spent so much time on. But when the moment where he was supposed to be logged out, he finds himself still in his character. Strangely the NPCs start talking more freely and that the capital city where they were on was suddenly in a strange forest. What will he do in this new environment? What kind of people will he meet? (Note that the setting starts kind of like Overlord, the anime/novel) Surprisingly many parental figures appear in the series, mostly fatherly, though not examplary.

A young adult after downloading a mobile game is transported into another world.

Lyneth, a single mother, is struggling to make ends meet in a small, impoverished town. She works multiple jobs to provide for her 10-year-old daughter, Analyn, but it's never enough. Despite the hardships, Lyneth is determined to give Analyn a better life, and Analyn's dreams of becoming a neurosurgeon drive Lyneth to keep going. As Lyneth navigates the challenges of poverty, she must also confront her own demons, including a troubled past and a lack of education. Meanwhile, Analyn faces her own struggles in school, where she is bullied and belittled by her classmates. When Lyneth's job at the local market is threatened, she is forced to make a difficult decision that will change their lives forever. With the help of a kind-hearted vendor, Tita Flor, Lyneth begins to see a way out of their poverty-stricken life. As Lyneth and Analyn work together to overcome their obstacles, they discover that their struggles are not unique to them. They are part of a larger community of people fighting to survive in a system that seems designed to hold them back.

It is a novel where a boy with average score dull look become popular after he went to dream. It is a perfect novel for an imaginary people which have different thinking.

If you died and found out the contents of your novel became real, would you be able to handle it? All the mental pressure? The characters you created acting different than you described? Could you defeat the enemies you created? On one unlucky day, a man will have no choice but to figure these out as he goes. ~~~ I’ll be posting this story on: Wattpad under BebUwU WebNovel, ScribbleHub and RoyalRoad under Bebuu

Wiradhi Ranata, a 31 years old NEET, is Isekai'd after he get choked to the death when eating mochi on New Year. As cliché as it sounds, he got a System like every other Isekai'd MC out there. With the System in Hand, the World is in my Hand! And thus began his Adventure, completing quests, killing monsters and villains, and of course, gathering heavenly beauties in his Harem!

Fu ling a very popular actress's woke up with a man sleeping besides her she knew she lost her virginity to the man but chose to run away . when she got home she chose to forget about it not knowing she was being watched FIND MORE IN THE STORYSTORY

a group of friends got kidnap to another world

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.