Worldbank Essay Competition

Dex Lazuardi is a child who has lived a miserable life since childhood, even though he is a nobleman Dex has never lived well, in a world that is on the verge of destruction he does not have any talent, so his family left him in another city. * LARION is a world where miracles happen, wizards with the power of 'Circle', archers with the power of 'Mana', swordsmen with the power of 'Aura', constellations with 'sponsors', and various other special powers such as Tarot and Arcana. so many miracles of course also cause various problems, various kinds of evil organizations are created, threats from outside that attack LARION, the Galactic Arena which becomes a competition between worlds, and the existence of a very mysterious Tower Chaos occurs everywhere almost every day.

New Roads and Old Wounds Rylin thrives on the vibrant chaos of the rodeo circuit. Traveling alongside Wyatt's girlfriend, Cassidy, makes the experience even better, filling their journey with laughter and shared purpose. She sees Rob as another older brother, a steady presence amidst the whirlwind of competition. Rylin's own skill shines in barrel racing, and she dedicates herself to caring for the horses they travel with, ensuring their well-being is always a top priority. Life on the road is a dynamic balance of competition and companionship for her. Meanwhile, Jase Hunter, son of Max Hunter, is wrestling with a different kind of chaos. His last relationship ended abruptly when his girlfriend was caught cheating on him, a painful discovery made while he was preoccupied with yet another of life's "ordeals." The betrayal cut deep, pushing him towards the numbing comfort of alcohol. Now, he's usually too drunk to care about girls or the whispers and judgments of the other cowboys. His focus has narrowed to the bottom of a bottle, a stark contrast to Rylin's vibrant engagement with the rodeo world. How do Rylin and Jase's paths eventually cross on the circuit, and what kind of initial interaction do they have given their very different current states of mind?

Seventeen-year-old Ardyn has never left Windmere—one of the smallest and most overlooked of the floating sky isles. A quiet life as a mechanic suits him just fine. But everything changes when an Aerolith unexpectedly responds to him—a phenomenon thought to be reserved for elite athletes. Drawn into Windmere’s Cirran team, Ardyn finds himself in the middle of a brutal, high-stakes tournament where flight, combat, and wind-forged instinct decide fate. Yet as the competition lifts him to heights he never imagined, he begins to glimpse something far more dangerous stirring beneath the clouds—an ancient mystery no one was meant to reach.

Not to fall into the cycle of reincarnation within the vast world, The heart transmits the Dao among humans. Willing to wield a sword to end myriad calamities, Exchange ruthlessness for a world of emotions!

Reincarnated without memories, given a second chance as a chimera with a limited lifespan. Leon struggles through his strange new life. He attempts to improve his dungeon and evolve himself to live longer and become the strongest Dungeon Master—no. The Dungeon Overlord. Helped by his Dungeon System: the mysterious Ifrit, Zafira, a Level 100 Succubus Queen, and his band of trustee goblins. Leon aims to overcome his limits, survive and reach the pinnacle of the world. Whether through trade, domination, or tricking the hero's beautiful party members into becoming his private mercenaries. Leon will face the weakest and strongest beings in the magical world of Umbra and surpass all! —------ Please show your support. This is a novel for the WSA 2025 Competition. This is the Novel Discord: https://discord.gg/95KPzwhXrD

In the messy teenage years, between the competition of the cruel worldly pleasure of glory, disdain for the feelings of the subjects. A boy who tries to escape from the dead race.

Kotarō Nozomi is fluent in English—but not in speaking. Not in front of others. Quiet, observant, and chronically self-edited, he’s somehow drafted into his class’s English Debate Competition… and has no idea how to say no. Paired with Haruka—a bold, expressive club member—and Watanabe, who barely tries, Kotarō finds himself stuck between silence and expectation. At first, standing at the podium feels impossible. But when the tournament begins and he finally opens his mouth… something changes. From makeshift practice rooms to official matches, Kotarō starts to learn how to speak under pressure, how to argue with purpose—and how language can connect more than it divides. A slow-burn, grounded school drama about anxiety, competitive debate, unexpected growth, and the people who force us to speak—whether we’re ready or not.

In the Kingdom of Orlos, only those who have any kind of talent will receive fortune and glory. In a competitive society, only those considered strong would survive, but their strength will be determined by the star that shines on their birthday. The archdukedom of Felnatus has four heirs, all born into wonderful and auspicious stars, but one hidden heir is treated like a lowborn in the family.

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?"

Uncanny Mind', tells the story of a boy with extraordinary intelligence thrust into a dangerous and competitive world. His skills becoming his sole hope for survival in this dog-eat-dog society – it's not only a struggle to live among everyone else but also against them. The main character must use every ounce of his wit and cunning to rise above oppressive forces that seek nothing less than complete dominance over him. Faced with countless obstacles on all sides, our protagonist is forced to adapt quickly or die trying. Through trial and error and careful planning he soon learns to leverage his exceptional abilities, but will they be enough? Throughout the narrative, there are numerous exciting plot twists as our lead navigates through an array of treacherous ethical dilemmas in an attempt to reach some level of safety for himself where he can finally use his intellect outside the confines of oppression coming from those who wish to subvert any competition using whatever means necessary. Join us in Uncanny—where outsmarting death has never been so exhilarating!

In a world where cultivation and martial arts reign supreme, 60 young disciples gather to compete in a series of trials to become the legendary Jade Phoenix. Among them are Feng Wu and Jian Wei, two ordinary cultivators from a small village who possess determination and courage. As the story unfolds, the disciples will encounter mysterious figures, ancient secrets and hidden dangers. The trials will test not their physical prowess but also their wits, loyalty and character. who will row to the top , and what secrets will be revealed along the way? As the competition reaches its climax, only one will claim the title of " Jade Phoenix ", but the journey will change them all forever.

Jane Evans, a sophomore desperate to win the dance competition and finally step into the spotlight, takes a leap of faith—pairing up with a senior far from her world. What starts as a chance to escape her tragic past soon turns into something deeper… love. But fate has other plans. Their once-peaceful campus isn’t as safe as it seems. Disappearing students. Unanswered whispers. Secrets buried beneath the polished halls. As the competition draws near, so does the darkness lurking in the shadows. Will they unveil the truth, or become a part of it?

In the year 2036, artificial intelligence is as ordinary as electricity—powering homes, writing essays, and replacing entire industries. But when Playtoon Co., a mid-sized South Korean tech company, unveils UPRAISED, the world’s first full-dive MMORPG, everything changes. Unlike anything before it, UPRAISED doesn’t just simulate reality—it evolves with it. Taste, pain, freedom, consequence—every sensation is real. And for Lukas, a 24-year-old convenience store clerk in Manila stuck in a loop of routine and quiet frustration, it’s more than a game. It’s a way out. Haunted by the feeling that life is passing him by, Lukas spends his savings on a NeuroDrive capsule and dives in. No plan. No class picked. Just hope. But the shadows welcomed him—and soon, so did the blade. But UPRAISED isn’t a fantasy playground. It’s alive—with adaptive AI, ruthless players, and a system that doesn’t always play fair. When Lukas is unexpectedly flagged as a Red Name—marked for death, hunted by players, and feared by NPCs—he learns the hard way: in this world, every choice has weight, and every mistake has teeth. This isn’t just a second life. It’s the only one that ever felt real. And as Lukas rises through the chaos, he uncovers a deeper truth: UPRAISED is more than a single world. Hidden within its code are sealed realms—forgotten, forbidden, and waiting. When the first portal opens, it won’t just be a new expansion. It will be war.

Wiccan of the Tribe, Zoe, wants to nothing more but to free of her demeaning title Whore of the Pack. However during a meeting with the Council and the Alpha it is learned she is his Fated Mate and a shifter. After being exiled from the temple she seeks refuge with Alpha Nikoli; where she learns she has a choice. She can become his Luna and forsake those that abandoned her or reject the bond and risk killing them both along with the pack and tribe. But when another she-wolf appears as a possible Fated Mate; the Ruhn, a competition for she-wolves to become Luna is back on schedule for the following Blood Moon. But how can she compete when visions of the future show she will die during the Blood Moon?

One-line summary: The female lead has a beautiful appearance and seemingly warm personality, but is actually cold-hearted and extremely rational. She has stage-by-stage relationships and won’t two-time, but there will always be someone who secretly likes her. This novel has the following triggers, so if you’re sensitive to these, please don’t read: 1. The female lead has had many relationships, but she treated each one seriously and broke up properly. It’s just that the men unilaterally pestered her incessantly. For the female lead, when she doesn’t like someone anymore, she simply doesn’t like them. (This applies to her relationships with Male Lead 1, 2, 3, and 4 as well, but she’s loyal in each 1-on-1 relationship!) 2. In this novel, Male Lead 2 and the female lead kiss in a car, and Male Lead 1 sees it and beats up Male Lead 2. The female lead calls the police and sends both Male Lead 1 and 2 to the police station! Male Lead 1 begs the female lead not to break up with him. 3. Male Lead 1 has a gentle appearance but an obsessive personality. Male Lead 2 has a delicate and soft appearance, slightly green tea-like (two-faced). Male Lead 3 is a youthful college student and a smart person who has secretly liked the female lead for a long time. Male Lead 4 is the female lead’s father’s special assistant, a business elite with deep, hidden thoughts. 4. At the beginning of this novel, the female lead has already broken up with Male Lead 1 (Chapter 4) and gotten back together with Male Lead 2 (ex-boyfriend). 5. Enter with caution if you have triggers!!!

Zoe Hawkins lost everything in one night — her parents murdered, her twin sister, Chloe, dead, and her home slipping through her fingers. Alone and desperate, she assumes her sister's identity in a high-stakes competition, determined to win the prize money and reclaim her life. But living as Chloe comes with complications — especially when two mysterious brothers stir emotions she’s never known. One offers solace. The other? Heartache and betrayal. Yet her heart refuses to let go of either. As secrets buried in the house begin to surface, Zoe must face the truth: her sister’s death wasn’t just a tragedy — it was the beginning of something much darker.

In the 432 thousanth year in the heavenly calendar, the dragon god of war Bahamut is banished to the earthly realm as the human Parker Grey, where he brings the strongest fighters in the world he can sense together into a competition called the Lord's Advent in order to find two gods that were banished long ago. But during the competition he's given a surprise when an old friend shows up instead.

Luca Moretti, a 19-year-old rookie from Italy, is signed to a mid-tier Formula 1 team, Vortex GP, after dominating the Formula 2 championship. Facing intense pressure, politics, and cutthroat rivalries, he must prove he belongs at the pinnacle of motorsport — while uncovering a dark secret behind the sudden retirement of a former champion. As the season unfolds, Luca faces fierce competition from veterans, team sabotage, media storms, and personal loss — but also moments of triumph, brotherhood, and breathtaking speed.

After losing his younger sister, Simon fell into deep depression and found comfort only in playing her favorite game, The Academy Dream. He never liked the game but played it every night after work. One evening, he fell asleep while playing and woke up inside the game itself, trapped in an elite academy where only the privileged compete for the ultimate prize: becoming a candidate for the throne. But Simon isn't a main character. He's cursed as just an extra, unable to harm any other human and powerless in a world where competition can be deadly. At first, Simon has no interest in the crown or the academy's competition. But everything changes when he realizes his sister might be somewhere in this world too. Now Simon must learn to survive the academy's dangerous politics and use his knowledge of the game to navigate this new reality. Even though he's limited as a cursed extra, he's determined to find his sister and help her succeed, no matter what it takes.

In a world where women are rare and ranked by class, Aenwyn, a modern-day beauty, suddenly appears. She pretends to be different people to stay safe, including a servant, a noble, and even a man. Many powerful and attractive men get close to her, each with strong feelings, even though she keeps saying they are just brothers or not interested. When people find out she is actually a woman, and also the one meant to save the world, everything changes. A special event is held where she must choose a husband, and all the men start fighting for her. What started as hiding her identity turns into a big competition for her love.

At Aldridge Academy, success isn’t an aspiration—it’s survival. In this elite, hyper-competitive school where ranking determines everything, students are reshuffled weekly, their futures dictated by a ruthless meritocracy. The top 20 enjoy unimaginable privileges: mentorships from industry leaders, access to classified research, guaranteed scholarships to the world’s best universities. The rest? They fight to stay afloat, knowing that one bad week could destroy everything. Liam Carter was built for this system. Rank 14. A scholarship prodigy. A perfect machine. With a mind sharper than any algorithm, he has calculated, optimized, and outperformed his way to the top. But when his flawless Ivy League applications are rejected, his entire world fractures. Now, his scholarship is on the line. The school’s administration has given him six months to secure admission to one of ten elite universities—or he loses everything. But Liam isn’t just up against a broken admissions process. Because when his best friend, Ethan Reyes—a wealthy underachiever sinking toward the bottom ranks—posts Liam’s personal statement on Reddit for feedback, it triggers something no one expected. The essay goes viral. Not because of inspirational storytelling—but because it contains something dangerous. A fragment of classified information. A half-forgotten piece of an experiment Liam doesn’t even remember being part of. And now, the wrong people are watching. The CIA believes he’s a leaked asset. A powerful tech cartel wants him recruited—or eliminated. And his biggest rival at school, Jasper Voss, Rank 9, knows Liam’s secret and is willing to use it against him. To survive, Liam must outthink everyone—weaponizing Aldridge’s brutal ranking system, manipulating the school’s elite, and uncovering the truth about his past. Because his rejection wasn’t just bad luck. Someone didn’t want him getting out. And if he fails now, Aldridge won’t just take his scholarship. It will erase him.

Sakamoto, a 15-year-old boy born into poverty, lives a quiet life with his grandmother, dreaming only of earning enough money to lift them out of hardship. His simple goal leads him to enter Seoul’s Grand Tournament — a brutal competition where monstrous fighters and humans with extraordinary abilities clash for glory. His aim was clear: win the grand prize of five million and secure a better future. But fate had other plans. When a mysterious and powerful group of elite fighters attacks the tournament, driven by their own twisted vision of reshaping the world, Sakamoto is caught in the chaos. Thrust into a battle far beyond his original dream, he now carries the heavy responsibility of the past — and the future — in an era that desperately needs a new hero.

In the competitive world of business, Nathaniel Sinclair and Cassandra's lives collide unexpectedly. Nathaniel, a driven businessman, offers Cassandra a job despite her lack of qualifications. What starts as a transactional arrangement evolves into a journey of mutual discovery and tenacity. Amidst office politics and family pressures, their bond deepens during a transformative business trip to New York City. Despite years of separation and challenges, their love story ultimately triumphs, culminating in a reunion that redefines their future together, marked by forgiveness, redemption, and the joy of married life.

Aaron Sanders, a 24-year-old computer science graduate, is struggling to make ends meet in bustling Los Angeles. Orphaned young and isolated, Aaron’s future seems bleak as he faces rejection after rejection in the competitive job market. But everything changes in an instant when he discovers an astonishing balance of $100 trillion in his bank account. Initially believing it to be a glitch or prank, Aaron is stunned when a holographic screen appears, introducing him to the Fortune Ascended System. [English is not my 1st language. So pardon me for any grammatical mistakes.]

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

A prestigious university. A bunch of troublemakers. A rival university. And a competition that will decide the fate of the rising band, Four of Clubs. What happens when the cold hearted Angel cross paths with the fierce demon? One famous for his magnetic charms and the other known for his stoic nature. One who burns in passion and the other desperate to fulfill one's deathbed wish. Are 180 days enough to bring two desperate hearts together? #enemiestolovers #boyband #popularity #Boy×Boy #competition #teamwork #friends #music #badboy

**Synopsis:** Miya, an aspiring football star, receives an invitation to an exclusive island tournament, hoping it will boost his career. Upon arrival, he discovers it's not a typical competition but a deadly version of football where losing means death. The island's games are filled with lethal traps and ruthless challenges, pushing players to their physical and mental limits. As Miya and other participants fight to survive, they must navigate alliances, betrayals, and the island's sinister secrets. With life and international glory on the line, Miya faces the ultimate test of courage and skill I this death island. Fifty powerstone for give extra chapters

Jiang Fieye a female born in a cultivator world with no clear cultivation of her own has to maneuver through the clan system and learn how to control her abilities. During extra clan competitions, they meet different cultivators with strong abilities especially an immortal from the heavens who's destiny is tied to hers.

Over a thousand years ago in this world where people with different powers are fighting amongst eachother, war, chaos was a daily routine, until a woman or what some called a divine messanger came and started a competition to determine the five strongest abilities and rank them as rulers. The competition was a tough and fierce one, the five rulers who came out ontop where, The lightning king, The weapon nation king, The fire king, The ice king and The air queen. As a reward for them completing the competition, they were gifted with special crowns that made them immortal, they could only lose it by being defeated by their own blood for the crown. So years passed and they created their nations, territories and family lines. They have knight branch leaders, princes, princess, commander, generals, liuentenants etc. They bulit a new world order, but as you know there is never good without bad Which path will you follow The prodigies from the Lightning nation, The blood lusty from the Weapons nation, The never give up spirit from the Fire nation, The analyst from the Ice nation or The Peacful killers from the Air nation All options will be shown in "The Five nations."

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