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Kaizen Vale, an ordinary man thrust into an extraordinary world, awakens in a void where gods dictate his fate through a mysterious system. Faced with 100 perilous missions—ranging from personal growth to moral dilemmas and chaotic, god-designed trials—Kaizen is challenged to survive a brutal journey where every choice reshapes his destiny. With newfound powers like Ki Control, a sharp wit, and a burning desire to unravel the truth behind his predicament, Kaizen ventures into a world teeming with adventurers, towering wolf-men, cunning elves, and the ever-present threat of death. Each mission brings him closer to the ultimate prize: ascension to godhood. But as Kaizen navigates treacherous alliances, battles monstrous foes, and confronts the darker corners of his own morality, he must decide if the cost of becoming the Almighty is worth the sacrifice. Will he rise to godhood, or will the system break him before he reaches the end? The clock is ticking, and the system waits for no one.

As the unknown man delivers a blow that might be his last, the boy discovers a truth darker than any he could imagine, leading him on a journey to 2013, two years before the tragedy began. What lies ahead will challenge everything he believes about fate, resilience, and the very essence of survival.

After a catastrophic incident unleashes a zombie outbreak, Kyung Jisoo and a small group of high school students must band together to survive. But as they try to escape their school, Jisoo faces an even greater challenge: saving his infected lover from the clutches of the undead . come and withness the romance, horror and dark side of mankind

In a world that is aware of other worlds and systems, a reality show was created to have participants receive a system and face challenges. All for the entertainment of the world's that cam view it. All participants have no idea about other worlds actually existing, let alone something like this going on. Elmo is a young man who had been shopping when he was chosen to take part in this challenge. Part of him is intrigued by the idea of the challenges, but most of him would rather just go home. If only that was an option. The following are the main challenges in order in the story: Challenge #1: defeating the starting dungeon Challenge #2: prevent the assassination of the king Challenge #3: defeat the fire dragon Challenge #4: locate and capture a firebird Challenge #5: There will be no graphic descriptions of any mature content. When such material will appear, it will either be lime or just glossed over. I'm writing this as I go along. If you have any suggestions or thoughts I'd be happy to hear them. Cover art is AI generated If anyone has any thoughts or comments about this book they'd like to say, but not leave a record of it here, I can be contacted at etherelemental@gmail.com

[Super Sweet] -------- Upon her return to the homeland, YuXi unexpectedly locks horns with her nemesis, Gu Linhan, setting off a chain of comedic catastrophes. "Mr. Gu, Miss Yu has made a scene at the celebration, and Miss Shen is not unscathed." "Mr. Gu, it seems Miss Yu has inadvertently sold your company..." "Mr. Gu, the family patriarch's prized new robot has fallen victim to Miss Yu's misadventures..." Each incident prompts Gu Linhan to close his eyes, reminding himself with a mix of exasperation and resolve: "The wife I chose, I must love through thick and thin." ------------ YuXi and Gu Linhan are the quintessential odd couple, whose long-standing animosity is challenged by YuXi's unexpected pregnancy. YuXi is determined to terminate the pregnancy and cut ties, but Gu Linhan, despite his protests and gruff demeanor, is deeply smitten.

Raphaela Gomez thought her biggest challenge was surviving high school. Now, transformed into a soul-devouring Jorogumo, she's thrust into a hidden world teeming with gods and monsters, where fitting in is the least of her worries.

Immersive stories; vast landscapes inviting daring explorers; unbelievable immersion – when the VRMMORPG Fate of Crunaboul appeared, it swept the world. Liam Varsmith was the game’s uncrowned king, winning five championships in a row. Even in the real world he had everything. Wealth, looks, an athletic body; perfection. But Liam… found it all incredibly boring. But with a twist of fate Liam’s life changed drastically when the game’s mysterious AI invited him to join New Game Plus on [Hell] difficulty. Thrust in a new world, homeless and with a sick little sister, Liam was met with unforeseen challenges. Fortunately, Fate of Crunaboul existed in this world as well. Brimming with confidence Liam wasn’t interested in replicating his old life, but in finding friends and braving thrilling challenges.

In a world torn between the remnants of Earth and powerful otherworldly realms, humanity clings to survival through the art of taming—bonding with and evolving creatures of immense potential. Akira, a lone wanderer mysteriously transported to this world, discovers he possesses a unique gift: the ability to uncover hidden evolutionary paths for creatures, a talent sought by both allies and enemies. Guided by enigmatic forces and driven by a desire to grow stronger, Akira navigates the labyrinthine Safe Haven, a sanctuary for tamers striving to protect humanity's fragile foothold. As he forms tenuous alliances and delves deeper into the secrets of his new reality, Akira faces challenges that test his resolve, intellect, and morality. Will his rare gift unite humanity against the looming threats, or will it make him a target in a world where survival is the ultimate prize?

Defeated in war, Princess Swan, who has been relentlessly bullied her whole life and crippled by her stepmother and sister, is sent to be the bride of the King of the Beasts—Gale Stormfront—as a prize for his victory. Swan thought that the savage beast would eat her. She will be chewed until there is nothing but bones left in her. But what if Gale wants her to be a remedy for his constant rut instead? This is a tale of a crippled and timid princess and a beast king who is fated to turn into a mindless animal, desperately searching for his fated mate to cure his curse . - Author Note: This novel is a Werewolf novel, as the ML is an Alpha before he becomes the King of Beasts. It contains a lot of R-18 scenes for mature audiences only. Weak-to-strong female lead x doting-but-dark male lead. - Instagram: @foreverpupa

WPC June 2024 Winner ---------------------------- What would you do, if you could transmigrate to the anime you designed? Upon transmigrate to the anime world, Owen found himself standing at the edge of the arena. A tall, coldly beautiful figure held a staff, arrogantly surveying the crowd! At this moment, the system sounded! [Ding, please choose: 1. Challenge on stage to receive a god-tier reward 2. Abandon the challenge and lose 50% HP!] Challenge! [Ding, congratulations to the Host for obtaining a god-tier reward] [God-tier Talent: Order of Merlin, Host's leveling speed increased tenfold!] [God-tier Skill: Mana Void, Host's surroundings become a no-magic zone!] [God-tier Weapon: Godslayer Staff, the strongest weapon! Can transform into any shape!] Nice, let me show you the power of a transmigrator! At this moment, the system's voice sounded again: [Ding, please choose: 1. Host marries the strongest female antagonist and conquers the world together 2. Abandon the challenge and lose 100% HP!] Excuse me??? Is there even a choice here???

After a sudden and inexplicable transmigration, Maximus finds himself in a fantasy world where extraordinary power exists. But he is not without his advantages; he possesses a system that grants him the ability to become stronger as he takes on wives and birthed children. Determined to conquer this new world, Maximus uses his cheat to gather wives and birth children, building up his power and influence. As he gains more allies and resources, he sets his sights on the ultimate prize: ruling the world and surpassing even gods. However, the road to conquest is not an easy one. He must contend with powerful factions, rival conquerors, and unexpected challenges as he builds his ideal empire. But with his cunning mind, he is determined to succeed and become the greatest conqueror the world has ever seen.

> Two billionaire stepbrothers—one ruthless, the other charming—compete for the hand of the CEO’s perfect daughter. She’s poised, beautiful, and the ultimate prize in the battle for love and power. But behind her flawless facade lies a dark secret: she’s not the CEO’s real daughter. Twenty years ago, a desperate maid swapped her child with the CEO’s newborn daughter to give her child a better future. Now, the maid’s real daughter serves as a lowly housemaid in the home of the very girl living her life. Fueled by years of bitterness and betrayal, the maid’s real daughter vows to reclaim what’s hers.

As Hyllen tries to understand the mystery behind the man who rules with strength and precision, Dorian becomes intrigued by the boldness and free spirit of the young woman who defied his expectations. But in a kingdom where class differences are an insurmountable barrier, what begins as a spark of curiosity may turn into a dangerous love — one that could challenge the rules, customs, and even fate.

In a world ruled by a powerful Overlord who has defeated gods, monarchs, and even immortals, nothing remains to challenge THEM. Bored with THEIR perfect reign, THEY seeks excitement through playful destruction. But now, even that has lost its thrill. As the twelve monarchs from different realms gather at THEIR command, the Overlord makes an unexpected announcement—THEY will step down, build the greatest academy ever known, and reincarnate. Their goal: to challenge fate once more, this time as a student in a school like no other, and live THEIR once forgotten life of a mortal. The countdown to THEIR return has begun, and the world is about to witness a new kind of ruler in a different form!

In a realm where ancient pacts shape destinies and shadows hold secrets untold, Lady Evayne Everard is the prisoner of her husband’s killer. A pawn in the God King’s games, she is subjected to humiliation and torture. Until a dark lord, a power stronger than the God King, arrives at court to claim her. Unbeknownst to Evayne, her existence is bound by a dark bargain struck long before her birth. Her father, desperate to save his dignity, promised the firstborn Everard child to the enigmatic Shadow Lord in exchange for the destruction of his enemy. What he didn’t know was that the Shadow Lord wasn’t bargaining for a mere human soul. Evayne is not entirely mortal. The Celestial blood of the Fallen Star runs in her veins, making her a rare and powerful prize—one that could tip the balance in the Shadow Court’s eternal struggle against the encroaching mortal kingdoms. But the Shadow Lord has his own plans. He sees Evayne as more than just a pawn. Together, they could unravel the mysteries of her lineage and challenge the ancient forces that dictate their fates. In a tale of sacrifice, betrayal, and unexpected salvation, "The Shadow’s Bargain" weaves a gripping story of two souls bound by fate, fighting to free the realm from the God King’s grip in a world where nothing is as it seems.

Have you ever played so many survival games that it became second nature? How? You ask… it's simple, the more you train yourself to notice how to keep your character alive the longer it becomes stuck in the back of your mind. When the game only gives you one life and makes you restart from the beginning you try and win by keeping that one life alive till the end! Only for it to make you want to play the next sequel because of how it ended in the first one. Even though some games are impossible to finish because they are unfinishable by design… Or… is it not just a game or simulation? Ever get that feeling the game is more than just a game? Or that it's too realistic and the graphics are excellent? Or when you could see yourself in the character's position… Is that why many make a character like themselves or a character they would love to meet? Like helping your crush survive and unlock poses, prizes, outfits, or emotes that are meant for a group. What would happen if you survived so well, yet not completing or progressing to the main mission, that the God of that “game” issued you a challenge?.? Many stories of Iseki into books, past or present, or a new world. Yet none about the same universe and being kidnapped to another planet same yet different from a survival game! How long would you last ?.?

this is story of Martan as he travels through the one of the most gruesome case of his lifetime as his first day as a novice detective under the guidance of the famous detective hunter will they be able to challenge this case or will this go as a unsolved case.

In the Luminara Empire, young Kieran is reborn with memories of a past life. In a world where constellations bestow unique powers, he joins the Academy of Celestials, uncovering secrets of a lost and dangerous constellation. With allies and enemies everywhere, Kieran’s ruthless pursuit of power will challenge the very fabric of his world.

Mia always had a plan—she had to. It was what everyone expected of her. She was destined to become a successful journalist, win a Pulitzer Prize, and live happily ever after on a constant coffee buzz. Everything was going according to script—until Andrew Weston reappeared. The one person she hoped was gone for good keeps coming back, throwing her perfectly ordered life into chaos. Now, Mia must navigate her career ambitions and the unresolved tension with Andrew, all while trying to stay on track. Can she achieve her dreams, or will Andrew's return derail everything she’s worked for?

In the shattered world of Eldorath, where six kingdoms are locked in a relentless struggle for power, the greatest prize lies in the Forsaken Land—a cursed region harboring the chaotic, untamed Abyss. Each kingdom seeks the Abyss's hidden power, but none could predict the force of destruction it would unleash. Nitish, once a promising alchemist and noble in the human kingdom of Terrasol, was born without chakras—the innate power that defines his people. Mocked for his weakness and shunned by his peers, his only solace lay in his brilliant mind and kind heart. But betrayal came from the closest of allies. Falsely accused of heinous crimes, Nitish was beaten, humiliated, and cast into the Abyss—a fate deemed worse than death. The Abyss did not break him; it remade him. Emerging from the Forsaken Land, scarred and transformed, Nitish is no longer the man who was thrown away. With forbidden powers drawn from the Abyss and a heart hardened by suffering, he sets out on a path of vengeance. Those who betrayed him—noble families, corrupt rulers, and an ungrateful kingdom—will face his wrath. As the kingdoms vie for dominance, Nitish becomes a force of reckoning, tearing apart their fragile alliances and shattering their ambitions. Eldorath trembles as Nitish’s vengeance ignites a war that will reshape the land, challenge ancient powers, and reveal the true cost of betrayal. His journey will leave kingdoms in ruins and his enemies in despair, for Nitish is no longer bound by mercy or weakness. He is Vengeance incarnate.

A rookie warrior known as Seyi and his best friend, a hunchback known as Akin were sent on a perilous journey. This is a journey that they had not prepared for because the path leads them through The enchanted forest and across the forbidden territory, above all they are being pursued buy a bloodthirsty Herbal doctor who will stop at nothing to claim his prize. The task is to protect a child on his journey to reclaim the throne of Ede one of the provincial villages in Yoruba land. The journey is going to lead them through many dangers and unlock many mysteries, the once misfits of their village are destined to become great warriors in future, the journey unfolds.

In the enchanting village of Learnardo, 13-year-old Sid discovers an extraordinary gift: the power of telekinesis. He embarks on an incredible adventure that will test his abilities, challenge the limits of his skills, and reveal the true potential of his newfound power in this new world where he has been reincarnated.

When a failed quest turned Kaisen's gaming session into a one-way ticket inside the very JRPG world he was playing, his fate took a thrilling and unexpected twist. It's a cold and unforgiving JRPG realm, but there's a silver lining: the girls are drop-dead gorgeous! Yet, this isn't your typical hero's journey. His quest? To cleverly outmaneuver and NTR the people around him, testing his charm and strategy skills. With his eye on the prize and a host of beautiful companions by his side, Kaisen is ready to give it his all and complete the quest. Let the adventure begin! [Main Quest: Save Alice, the Stargazer.] 'Oh, wow! I'm a saviour--' [Quick Time Event: Grab Alice's bubble butt.] 'Never mind.'

“A fresh day brings with it new difficulties!” This year's classes are about to begin. For some, it was a fresh start, but for Mireille Sachiko Evangelista, it was a significant challenge in her life. She's in grade 11, but she's not sure if it makes her happy or the fact that she finished grade 10. She nevertheless makes an effort to live like other students.

[ML POV, High School, Regression, Obsession and Love, Romance Oriented, Introverted ML, Popular FL] In life, I have found nothing for myself, but you....You were the only thing that I thought was mine. And in the end, both of our fates diverged, never connecting. But I will not let history repeat.....I will not let the old memories decide our fate again. I have came back, only for you and will continue to do so, until I achieve you. --------- Samridhi Chauhan, the bright girl of her class and a social butterfly who spends most of her time, out with her close friends, preferring to stay away from home. But one day, life took a spin, when Agastya entered her life in the form of a glowing guide who accompanied her both during her coaching classes and academics. He made her feel things, that no other could feel. But there was something off....Something beneath the layers he had so meticulously built. Is Agastya really an ordinary boy or was there something dark beneath his hardened exterior. Read more to find out

Desperate to save his universe, UNCE Agent James Logan goes rogue by activating "The Last Resort" and is reincarnated into another world. Working against the clock and other obstacles, he faces his greatest challenge to fulfill what could be his final mission. A mission that he cannot fail.

In the vast and volatile lands of Tepr, the Jabliu and Alinkar tribes, long-standing enemies, have forged an uneasy alliance. The price of peace? A union through matrimony between Naci, the fiery and ambitious daughter of Jabliu's chieftain, and the elusive heir of Alinkar. From the windswept steppes to the towering peaks of the Tengr Mountains, Tepr is a realm of contrasts, a mosaic of tribes, each fiercely guarding its identity and territory. While the alliance is a political move, for Naci, it's an opportunity. She doesn't just see a marriage; she sees a stepping stone, a path that might lead her to the ultimate prize: the unification of all the tribes under one banner. But the path to power is fraught with challenges, and the distant Moukopl empire, perched high in the Tengr mountains, has long held an iron grip over the region.