Test Trial Contest

The underground is a place of shadows. A dumping ground for the city’s trash. A prison for the criminals, the poor, the forgotten. A home for the children who have never seen the sun. It’s where I was born. It’s where I’ll die. Unless I find a way out. The surface is a dream. light, warmth, and a life free from the rot. But for people like me, it’s unreachable. To escape, I’d need power. Power to rise above the gangs, the filth, the darkness. Power to become a Slayer. Slayers are warriors who wield demonic strength to fight demons. They’re the only ones strong enough to stand in the light. But the academy that trains them isn’t for the likes of me. It’s for the rich. The privileged. My only other option? Find a demon. Fight it. Survive long enough to forge a bond. Most people die trying. But I can’t stop. Because the dream is still there. To see the sun. To feel its warmth. To stand in the light… and finally be free.

In the kingdom of Verathen, books are not just repositories of knowledge—they are prisons for powerful spirits, elemental forces, and ancient beings. The Order of Inkscribes, a secretive group of magical scribes, serves as the guardians of these books, using enchanted ink and binding rituals to keep the contained entities from wreaking havoc. Each scribe undergoes a grueling trial to prove their worth: trapping a dangerous spirit into a magical tome without succumbing to its temptations. Failure often means death—or worse. Isara, a quiet but determined apprentice, has spent years training under Master Corvel, a grizzled and cynical Inkwarden who believes her empathy makes her unfit for the Order. Isara is skilled at the technical aspects of scribing but struggles to suppress her curiosity and compassion, qualities that are considered dangerous when dealing with manipulative spirits. Isara’s final trial arrives: she is tasked with binding Maroth, a cunning and ancient spirit of decay, who has escaped its previous prison. Maroth has been wreaking havoc in the southern provinces, reducing fertile lands to barren wastelands with its touch. Isara is given a single enchanted tome, an inkstone filled with blood-infused ink, and a warning: do not listen to the spirit’s words, no matter what it offers.

Currently, this novel is unavailable. As a "beginner" author, I’ve spent the past four months improving my skills, and looking back, I find what I’ve written before to be, well... not great. Over the next month or so, I’ll be editing and reworking this book to make it better. Completed: 4 / 116 chapters.

In this world, ascending to upper realms was 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. However, a devastating war led to a change in the rules. Who is brave enough to seek the Supremacy and rule the world? By: Jerlani

It all started on Black Friday..

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What would you do if you were framed for crimes that you did not commit? And if I told you, you were framed by the very people you spent your life protecting? Would you feel anger? Hatred? Have a strong desire for revenge? This is the situation Luthor Dawn found himself in. Hunted by his own kind he now lives in a remote forest, alone with no purpose in life other then dying in peace. But soon he will have an encounter that sets him on a path he never could have imagined himself taking. Hello! Author here! I would like to thank all of you who decided to try this novel! This is my first work so please don't hold anything back when you rate the series!

For countless millennia, Earth has endured the rise and fall of nine great civilizations. Each civilization, upon reaching a certain pinnacle of progress, has faced a devastating catastrophe—none have survived. Now, with the ninth civilization on the brink of collapse, the apocalypse has arrived, and nearly 30 billion people have had their memories erased before being thrown into a game of survival. Logan Lane felt very confused when he suddenly found himself on a small island, only seven meters wide and seven meters long. Just a moment ago, he remembered lying in a hospital bed. He looked around. The island had only one evergreen tree and a tall, weathered stone pillar. The sky above was bright, but the ocean around him looked dark and endless. “What is happening? I was in a hospital just now… how am I here?” he said to himself, voice trembling. Then an electronic, emotionless voice spoke in his mind: “Welcome to the Survival Games. You are a survivor from the ninth batch of civilizations. There are five ‘realms of hardship’ in this world: the Arcane Ice Sea, the Eclipse Forest, the Ironhearts Domain, the Dread Sands, and the Celestial Skyline. Each realm has different rules, but the goal is always the same: survive.”

[ Death is occurring ] [ !Unable to process death due to a higher being's interference! ] [ Transporting into Endless Trials... ] Needless to say, dying felt like shit.

The world is an ever-changing place. Right now, the world is truly changing, either from the worst or for the best. In the year 2450, humanity has enter the world of the future but suddenly, the world shook and rumble for an unknown reason. This earthquake has a Richter magnitude scale of 10. Which is the strongest earthquake in the time of humanity as all believed to be mortifying turned to the worst. The earthquake is also known as 'Super Quake' rumbled the entire earth that lasted for 5 months. Fortunately for humanity, we have developed enough technological resources to launch 3/4th of the population to space but the 1/4th who has been left on Earth, unfortunately,  faced an inevitable death As belief to be the end of mankind, everybody has thought that the earth has ended but as they continue to observe from far away, they saw the earth increase in size forming new tectonic plates and new land began to develop mysteriously expanding earth. Humans continue to observe the earth and like 5 months pass, the Super Quake has finally ended and the earth is now the size of Jupiter making it a new super planet. Seeing that the world has become quiet again, the humans in space returned to their homeland only to find out that not only has almost every man-made infrastructure fallen to ruin, the new landmass formed by the quake made new materials that has never been discovered by humans and not only that,  creatures have evolved to monsters that feed on flesh. These monsters are variants of mutation and evolution. Countless casualties had occurred in the first years of humanity but as we continue to discover and learn about the new materials and monsters, humanity had finally given a foothold to restart again by building a new and more advanced civilization that plans on subjugation to all monsters that may come to a threat to humanity. 60 years have passed, the world has changed since then. Kal a sixteen-year-old Filipino teenager has lived alone ever since his father mysteriously disappears in a hunt. He didn't have any money or job to cope with his daily expenses so, at a young age, he decided to register as a hunter. He has no good background, education, or talent at all, no one had dared to help him so he remained alone. This made hunting harder, he almost died countless times by average monsters and even the weakest ones would cost him a broken bone or two. Because of his bad record, he was considered the weakest hunter and became a laughing stock to all the hunters causing him to suffer more than he had already been. One normal day, while hiking in the mountains, he stumbled upon a mysterious crystal. After obtaining this crystal, he heard a soft bell ringing in his head, [HUNTER REGISTERED, WELCOME HUNTER KAL] A mysterious window panel suddenly appeared in his eyes.

Death trials, in a series of games that determine a winner. With a prize of generational wealth, and confidential secrets.

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The end of the beginning, the beginning of an end. Two factions are racing to discover a long-lost species of war creatures from the past. The one who reaches the egg first will claim the throne and the Empire of Estallaria. Will it be those who fight for true justice, or will it be those caught in the darkness of ancient powers?

[ Announcement- All earth living things, Apocalypse have set its target on you all. Apocalypse will descend in time period of 7 days. ] This voice which felt ominous and malevolent was heard all over the earth as it started a wave of chaos which only kept getting stronger. Public started to loose their control and laws failed as primal nature of humanity began to show its face. Rich people started to gather supplies in the bunkers while High authorities tried to launch into space but they could not go into outer space as though something is blocking their way. … [ Ding! 7 days are over. ] [ Ding! Apocalypse have gathered all the apocalypse based data on earth to create various pocket world to simulate that apocalypse where Trial of Apocalypse will begun. ] [ Ecah world will have 6,000 earth people to compete for the power to pass the trials and survive in end. ] [ Ding! Selection will begin now. ] Evan a boy who was computer programmer felt that all the efforts he had put into studying to live lavish life in future have now gone to waste. [ Ding! you are selected for apocalypse copy world no- 13c491 which is fantasy based apocalypse world inspired from a novel. ] [ As it’s a fantasy world where powers reign supreme, all participants of this copy would be provided with a random talent to aid them. ] Evan looked at the Screen in front of him which just displayed what kind of talent he have obtained, his face went pale and looked drained of blood or any colour. [ Ding! you have obtained common grade Talent- Empty talent. ] But there was a catch that he would soon discover in apocalypse world copy and it will change his negative opinion of this worst ever talent.

Alright, Daven. You're alive. Barely. You woke up half-drowned in the ocean, washed up on some bizarre island with no idea how you got here or what’s going on. But hey, at least you’re still breathing. This has to be some survival game, right? Any second now, someone’s going to pop out of the jungle, cameras in tow, and yell, “Surprise!” Or... maybe not. So, here’s the plan: Step one—don’t die. Step two—find food. Step three—figure out why Aris thinks she’s the leader and why Alec’s face looks like he’s scheming something. Step four—survive whatever that terrifying growl was from the jungle. Step five—try not to freak out every time someone acts like they know more than you. I’ve survived finals, gym class, and Aunt Linda’s cooking. I can handle this. Unless, of course, the squirrels on this island are secretly masterminds. Or worse, if Alec’s the type who’d let me starve just for a laugh. This island doesn’t know what it’s messing with. Let’s show it who’s in charge.

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Synopsis: The Shattered Seal As Sylas delves deeper into the Trial’s labyrinthine challenges, he discovers fragments of a forgotten war—a conflict waged by godlike beings whose actions reshaped the world. Each victory in the Trial grants him power, but it also reveals haunting visions of a great seal, created to imprison an unspeakable force. In one of the most suspenseful moments, Sylas stumbles upon a temple hidden within the jungle, its entrance guarded by cryptic statues carved from obsidian. Inside, he finds a room lined with glowing symbols, their light casting eerie shadows. At the center of the room lies a fractured seal, its edges radiating chaotic energy. The whispers in his mind grow louder, their once-guiding tone now filled with panic: “Do not touch it! The seal must hold!” But before Sylas can act, a shadowy figure emerges from the seal’s fragmented core. The being exudes an overwhelming aura of darkness, its form shifting and unstable. It speaks in a voice that reverberates through the temple: “You have come far, mortal… but your meddling has set me free.” The walls tremble as the figure begins to manifest fully, the energy from the broken seal threatening to consume everything around it. Sylas must decide whether to flee and warn others of the seal’s collapse or stand his ground against an ancient force beyond his understanding. As the chapter ends, Sylas raises his sword, the mark on his hand blazing with newfound intensity. He knows this battle is unlike any he has faced before—and losing could mean the end of the world.

--- Trails of Naomi is a reimagining of the biblical story of Ruth, told through the eyes of Naomi. Set in a time of famine and faith, it follows Naomi’s journey from joy to heartbreak as she navigates marriage, motherhood, and the crushing weight of loss. Widowed and broken, she must decide whether to surrender to despair or forge a new path. Together with her devoted daughter-in-law, Ruth, Naomi discovers a hidden strength and a destiny that will change their lives forever. A story of love, faith, and redemption, Trails of Naomi explores the trials that shape us—and the hope that leads us home. --- Might be fast passed

In a world where society has crumbled under the weight of inequality, a deadly competition offers the ultimate escape—if you survive. The Inferno Trials promises unimaginable wealth to the few who endure its brutal challenges, but the price is steep: every trial is a test of survival, trust, and morality. Kai Rivera, a former boxer with a tragic past, is desperate for a way out of his crushing debts. Drawn into the trials by a mysterious invitation, he quickly realizes that the competition is far more dangerous than he could have ever imagined. Each round brings new horrors, forcing the participants to face their deepest fears and darkest instincts. As Kai fights for his life, he forms uneasy alliances, makes dangerous enemies, and uncovers a sinister truth: the trials are a game for the wealthy elite, who find amusement in watching the desperate struggle for survival. In a twisted battle of wits and strength, every move could be his last. Will Kai escape the Inferno, or will the games claim yet another soul?

Eren Valerian was an ordinary college student until the day he was torn from his reality and thrust into a mystical realm governed by the ancient laws of power and survival. Branded with the Mark of Awakening, he becomes a participant in the legendary Ascension Trials, a brutal gauntlet where only the strong can rise above mortality. In this new world, strength is earned through Essence, harvested from vanquished foes. Every battle sharpens his skills, every victory brings him closer to transcending his human limits. But the trials are relentless. Dark beasts, deadly rivals, and hidden truths await at every turn. As Eren fights for survival, he uncovers a deeper mystery behind the trials and the cosmic forces that orchestrate them. With each step forward, the line between hero and monster blurs. Will he ascend to greatness, or will he be consumed by the very power he seeks? Ascension Trials is an epic progression fantasy blending intense action, mystical power systems, and a the journey from weak to strong.