Reality Is An Illusion

His expression was noxious, that bought me to my knees. It was turbulent, so was difficult to see anything through them. But I saw. I saw. Him. Maybe it was too late but I saw.

[2024 JUNE WPC WINNER] Orphaned at ten and betrayed by his guardian at nineteen, the protagonist's life spirals into darkness, yet some light remains, only to be cruelly extinguished when his girlfriend sacrifices herself during a brutal demon attack. As a result, he is bestowed with a mysterious system that imbues him with the strength, making him dedicate himself to eradicating demons. Upon defeating the Demon King, he is granted a reward and chooses to reincarnate into a novel-like world with sealed memories until age thirteen. Reborn as the second son of a Duke, he yearns a peaceful life and respite from his tumultuous past. However, fate has different plans. In a world full of political games and supernatural dangers, he finds himself caught in conflicts involving a transmigrator villain and a regressor protagonist. Amid noble family ties, surprising friendships, and veiled threats, he must find his way through this new life, all the while dealing with lingering scars and the chaos that threatens to engulf him and those around him. Can he truly find solace in a world determined to pull him back into the fight? Will he succeed in forging a relaxed and slow life amidst the relentless anomalies at every step? Read to find out!! ====== Well, I am writing this novel to try a new style and get a temporary break from my first novel, which has become stagnant. As always, you can just ask any questions regarding the book, and I'll answer them without spoilers, of course.(⁠◠⁠‿⁠◕⁠) Reader's discretion: This novel is slow-paced, as all masterpieces need time to become a masterpiece, so don't dive in, hoping for it to be another fast-paced action-packed novel. It's a slice of life... for the most part. [All character arts were made using AI by a friend and author, lazy_pen_master] Formerly known as "Extra's Slice of Life" ////////////////////////////////////////////////// I have entered this novel for the June WPC contest, so if you like reading this novel, do give it some power stones, golden tickets, and gifts. Thanks for reading and for your support!! Extra Chapter Goals: 120 GT = 1 Extra Chapter Castle = 3-6 Extra Chapters Above castle... too dreamy... so 10 Extra Chapters?! Join my Discord for more character arts and some fun:  https://discord.com/invite/Qb86VeyvzP (You need to copy and paste the link to your browser.)

In her first life, she had been framed by her little sister for murdering her so called love rival out of jealousy, died abruptly in the jail not knowing 'why it has to come to this point?' When she was given a second chance, she tried to alter the future.... only to trigger butterfly effect, and bringing her own demise along with her other family members.  It's her third life, and she still doesn't know who is her real enemies!   But she can't afford anymore misshape, it's her last chance. If she fails this time.... she is going to loose her soul to god? or may be devil? But fate is playing games with her may, or else, why is everyone acting so different when she even didn't act unusually? Is it related to her rebirth? What if she fails again?

[This is not a Reader Insert!] My name is Y/N, and I'm not your average God. I'm The God of Reality, the Author of Everything, the Primordial One-basically, I'm a big deal. But being a God isn't all it's cracked up to be. Sure, I have all the powers you can imagine in Fiction. My only worshiper, Hiyori, is a kitsune who's way too cute for her own good, and even though she acts like she can't stand me, I know she's just hiding her true feelings. Or at least, that's what I keep telling myself. Meanwhile, there's this Demon King, Akuma, who's dead set on causing chaos. Guess I'll have to step in and remind everyone why I'm The God of Reality. *** Preview

Growing up on the streets of New Pandora after the usurption of Earth, John never expected anything good from life. He survived just to survive, no purpose in mind and no hope. However, even he did not anticipate Awakening and becoming a successor of the Gray Family - an elite family at the peak of the world wielding unimaginable power and wealth. He was born without a Gift and a curse that painted his hair black and filled his eyes with a bleak darkness. Watch as he reaches for the apex of existence and uncovers the hidden plot behind his curse. "In this sixth life, I will have it all!"

"Reality" "A fundamental concept of existence". "As I experienced the harsh reality of this world and the nature of my bloodline I began to question what is real and what is fake". "Now all I try to do is break free from the "Shackles of Reality" after all your reality might as well be another's illusion". .............…………… Adam Walker was an orphan who lost his parents when he was only seven. Awakening his bloodline at fourteen due to an accident he only has two years to prepare before he would be whisked into one of the nine academies. Follow his story as he finds his place in this world. Note: This novel will mostly be in MC's POV.

When reality and fantasy merge, the line between them fades. The ordinary world changes as myths and dreams come to life, making the impossible feel real, And where dangers are threating human kind existence.

"I am conflicted." These were the words I spoke as I looked at the people I love and the people that I hate. If he has chosen me because I have to choose what I should do to this world that has tormented me and those behind me... "Should I destroy the world, then?" My name is Ephraim Chronia. This is how I, someone who was cursed by this world, was given the chance to fight and finally decide the future for this ruined world. "I have decided." This will be my war against this world.

In 2072, Kumojiro grew up in the estate of the esteemed Unryū Clan, until his parents, the clan's leaders, were murdered by a figure he remembers only as a vague silhouette. They lived in Cipher City, once known as New York. Kumojiro never could have predicted what would come next, nor could he have imagined the existence of Wonderworld, the reality where man's dreams bloom into reality.

Luna Parker a struggling writer, who is underestimated for her work. Who couldn't get her fair share where she works. She gets an unexpected opportunity from a high profile dating show. A once in a lifetime experience. Let's see that how she overcomes the odds and how it unfolds...

Our protagonist was an ordinary guy until one day he woke up to find himself in the very world of a manga he read for the first time. But he isn't the protagonist—instead, he's a minor bullied character who only appeared in a couple of scenes. Determined not to get involved with the main characters for fear of changing the plot, he plans to stay in the background to plan for his future and let the protagonist handle everything. However, fate has a different surprise for him. As events unfold, he realizes that he may have a bigger role to play than he ever imagined. Can he navigate this new reality without altering the story, or will he have to step up to shoulder the responsibility he took upon himself? Discover the twists and turns in this fresh new Rom-com series**Altered Reality**. **Note: The cover image is not mine, i found it on the internet. i will use it for the time being till i finish creating my own. **Additional tags: #School life, #Beautiful female leads, #Smart protagonist, #Charismatic Protagonist, #Love interest falls in love first, #Handsome protagonist, #Brocon, #Yandere, #protective Protagonist, #Timeloop, #Natural rizzler. **Note: Current update= Mn 3ch/week.

Sequel “I'm the illusion of your love” Veronica knew what secret Horace Mann High School was hiding when she decided to join it. This place was still an elite school for students coming from rich families, so after many conversations with her parents, she managed to get in. In the second year, something disturbing starts happening at the boarding school. The teenager and her brother have a special ability: they can hear sounds and, worse, see frightening images. Will history come full circle again, and will the ghosts of the past choose Hannah's children as their victims? Will the youngsters be able to cope with the demons of Horace Mann? Will they and their friends manage to finish what their mother was unable to do?

Sometimes you wonder if everything around you is real or fake, getting 'Deja vu' almost constantly... Maybe one day we can finally understand why? I guess you can say, "Curiosity kills the cat". One day, someone will represent that cat.

Imogen ‘Ginny’ Fairchild has always been drawn to the Thorne twins, but it’s Lysander's quiet, gentle soul that pulls her in. Just as she’s ready to confess her feelings, Lyle urges her to be with his brother, Cassian, instead. Against her better judgment, Ginny agrees. She lets Cass into her life, piece by guarded piece, even as her connection to Lyle deepens in unexpected ways. But as their lives intertwine, what begins as love spirals into obsession—a dangerous bond tightening around her like a vice. Soon, Ginny finds herself caught in a web of passion, control, and secrets. And as the truth about the Thorne brothers unfolds, she realizes too late that this isn’t love - it’s a trap. TW: Themes of emotional manipulation and obsession. Not suitable for those who are easily disturbed.

A boy with Grey hair walks the path of the tournament of realities.As he walk this path he will face many challenges.He will also understand his purpose in this reality.But he is not the only one walking this path.There are other people also walking such a path but only one will finish the journey……..

Zuigao Qingxu was a all-powerful immortal who reaches the peak of his power. Nobody could defeat him. He was a old monsters aging over 4.78 Million years. For his goal of perfection, he trys to ascend yet he fails and descends from the highest of highest to the poorest of poorest. Stripped of his power and his memories all shattered. He trys to fight his way out again, just like before. All of his wisdom and memories with experiences are gone and he is only left a mortal. But in the end he got the Sovereign Immortal Physique which gave him an unlimited talent and potential and now with this assistance. He shall devour the heavens, absorb the earth, eat the dao and conquer everything!! [Note: this may also be pseudo-R18 as it will use concepts of rape, sex and unknowingly impregnatiom along with blood, gore and severe darkness within almost all of the people's hearts. There can be some ecchi scenes and other slightly adult related content in the future. Just remember that a good character (If I can even make it) which is just like a realistic Xianxia novel mc may caught your attention and another character. Just remember that any character with these types or just any character in general has a chance to be killed off. You may even see adult, sexual and physical abuse on adults, on young boys and girls along with women as well. Specifically children as our MC hates children very much. You all will be reading this for free. The entire story as previously application got rejected but I won't back down one bit. May it take 300 or it take 500 chapters for this book to even reach 100k veiws I won't back down. {pls hope that my other novel gets contracted}

Dropped but don't take any dark decisions cuz of it. You can live without me everyone :(

When the two universes zailos R. and feros foros delta collided with each other for an unknown reason, the two realities that were present in both the universes started to slowly merge together and so did the life existing in those realities. A young and curious lad in his mid 20s was very interested in the reason behind the collision of two literal universes so he embarked on a journey to discover the truth behind the "collision of realities". CAUTION!!!: THE BOOK COVER IS NOT MY CREATION AND I DO NOT OWN IT WHATSOEVER, I CREDIT THE BOOK COVER TO THE ORIGINAL CREATIOR!!

[ Will Resume Next Year ] Sici, 23-year-old woman, faces an unfortunate death one night. Although she accepts her death, she opens her eyes again to see an angel, who provides her a second chance. Basically getting scammed into a agreement to help out carry a revenge with no information whatsoever, she gets reincarnated as Melina Noirey, one of the protagonists in the game called "Illusions of Flames". Though she doesn't know much, she stills tries to avoid her death, playing along the world's unfair system only to find all the details she knew about the characters are not to be relied on as nothing's the same. How will she complete the missions given by the system to survive and win a so called reward that might or might not be for the best. As the days go by and the clock ticks on, her sanity is questioned as the world and story unfolds to her in a new way. Trying to find a killer without clues sure isn't easy.

Jeremiah, the third child of the Einherjar family, unlike his siblings or the rest of his family, he was born with a weak and sick body. Having lived his whole life bedridden, he finally met his demise during the feast of the knights. But instead of accepting the fact that he'd die, with the last bit of consciousness he had, he wished to have another chance at life. "Wait... Where the hell am I?" *This is my first novel so don't expect too much, it'll probably be bad*

Prequel “I'm the illusion of your love” Let's go back in time and find out what really happened at Horace Mann High School. Let's find out the truth about Solar's death, and recreate the picture of memories that no one knows.

What does a private boarding school hide? This building makes appearances and may seem like the ideal place young people dream of, but these walls hide many secrets. Students form a hierarchy that can destroy the weakest of lives. Hannah is sure that she has arrived at the fairy tale of her dreams. However, the perfect picture she has been painting in her head for a long time is replaced with black, when she finds out that in this place, nothing is as perfect as the people outside the walls of this school portray it. The students are going through hell and only she is safe. Protected by a complete stranger, a boy who stubbornly believes he knows her. And indeed — he is not lying. He knows Hannah even though she sees him for the first time with her eyes. The truth that lies deep in his heart is shocking enough to turn the teenager's life upside down. And not only her, as his affection turns out to be a mere illusion….

"yao yin you're getting married to Shi zeyi in a year time, you should be more filial when next you see his parents okay?" "really? who said I'm getting married?" killed on the night before her wedding, Lu yao yin was giving the chance to go back a year before that day, to her engagement night. Now she knows who her real friends are and just how to deal with her scheming enemies plus she's no longer the timid selfless Lu yao yin but the 21st Century most feared Mafia Lu yao yin. To stop her fate from repeating she do all she can to avert it. what marriage? what title? she doesn't need any of their pitiful offering that would only bring her closer to her death

Kael had once dreamed of greatness, but fear and insecurity held him back before he ever had the chance to begin. His life, once full of ambition, is now a series of dead-end jobs, missed opportunities, and constant rejections. He watches others succeed where he failed, and his growing bitterness eats away at him. Every rejection feels like another nail in the coffin of his dreams. One night, Kael has a vivid, lucid dream where he controls everything, bending the world to his will. When he wakes up, he notices small, strange changes around him, things from his dream have altered his reality. At first, he’s confused, but soon realizes he has the power to shape reality through his dreams. Kael starts using this ability to escape his miserable life, rewriting his past mistakes and turning failures into successes. But the more he changes, the more his desires turn darker, fueled by the resentment he’s carried for so long. His new control over reality blurs the line between dreams and the real world, and Kael’s once-simple wish to fix his life spirals into something far more dangerous.

transfer student is an assassin, kim sung the well trained assassin lost his childhood memories, he remember some of them while he was on a mission. At the same time he was assigned to the mission to eliminate the traitors with in the Korean branch of blue dragon group he was infiltrated with. with in the gained memories of kim sung, he discovered that his real parents are from Korea. kim sung decided to work in shadow by staying with his real parents. will he be able to complete his mission or will he change his mind and stay with his real parents forever and what are the threats are kim sung his real family are going to face if he quit being a assassin.