Sweet Contest

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 prince of Maldonia, Prince Artemis of House Arteides, the bear killer, the slayer of the elves is crowned King when his father Luca King Arteides dies. Aurora is a seer and a powerful witch who has yet to aknowledge her powers, only Artemis knows of it. Lucian Mithandir is in exile recruiting an army to fight Prince Castellan of house Taelin for the throne of Prophis. Artemis wants no parts of this war, but he is very aware whoever wins the war will later turn to Maldonia. Artemis has no clue that a bigger war is coming which will set out kingdoms on fire, Aurora has seen it in her dreams and it's for the Sweet Waters Throne in Maldonia. The end is uncertain but the ways are clearer, who will sit on the throne after the war to end all wars. The Bastard who's been denied his true claim to the Sweet Waters throne with the mighties fleet in the world and King Artemis of Maldonia who has Aurora and dragons breathing fire. ~ Excerpt Scene ~ "Are you ready? A dragon is not a horse my love" Aurora expressed her concerns. "The dragons are ready to be claimed, Your Grace. I think it’s the perfect time for Artodo to take the skies and be claimed. He and the King have great relationship. He just needs to understand the words that’s all. "Torgo explained while looking at both Aurora and Artemis. "I understand the words." Said Artemis. "Incendio for fire and Valar for him to fly. I know some Low Moor too." It seemed Aurora wasn’t easily convinced, "Knowing the language of our ancestors doesn’t mean you can hang on to the dragon and take to the skies, especially since you are not just practicing. You are taking the dragon to the Mines, in clear daylight." "Exactly, that is the only way we can silence Lord Leoric. I cannot let him take advantage of my sister, I have to try…" Visera interrupted. "He’s ready, I can see it in his eyes." She said with a smirk. Aurora ordered Torgo. "Bring him outside," in Low Moor. Torgo nodded and walked inside the darkened cave with a fire torch. All five dragons were inside the cave perfectly chained. He went after Artodo, the biggest of them all. The black beast, standing at forty feet from head to tail with a wingspan of twenty feet. A terrifying beast to even stare at. Artemis took two deep breaths. "According to my ancestors history, the youngest dragon rider to ever took the skies was ten years old. You’ll be fine." Aurora teased Artemis after she noticed how nervous he was. The dragon keepers placed a saddle on Artodo’s back and two strong handles made of iron and wood for Artemis to hang on to. Then, finally Aurora walked to Artodo — the black beast. She pulled in Artemis and they both touched the dragon’s right eye, soothing him before the take off. "This is your rider now Artodo, you are to obey him from this day forward to the last, as your mother commands." Aurora said this is Low Moor while the dragon hissed slowly. The dragon hissed and Aurora took it a sign that Artodo understood him. She took a step back and let Artemis take over. These two weren’t strangers to one another. Artemis’s touch wasn’t strange to Artodo and he silently lowered his left wingspan for Artemis to climb up. Carefully and slowly, Artemis mounted the black beast. It was no secret that he was scared. When he was on top of the dragon, Artemis smiled looking down and he suddenly exclaimed. "You all look like tiny bees from up here!" Aurora, Visera, Torgo and the dragon keepers laughed. Aurora walked to him and they looked at each other. Their dream finally came true; "Promise me, you’ll come back alive." Said Aurora. "I promise." "And that you will not burn the Mines to the ground. If she disagrees with you, perhaps it’s time to let her go." This was what Artemis truly needed to hear so he may stop his obsession with saving his sister. When he was ready, he shouted to Artodo. "Valar Artodo," and right there the dragon’s feet pounded the ground heavy as it prepared for takeoff.

this is a story written out of curiosity, of what will happen if you do a thing, but it leads somthing really tragic and it might also affect the future generations too.

"GIVE BIRTH TO MY CHILD AND I WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE" "I BROKE THE RULES I AM INLOVE WITH YOU" MY.SWEET.MONSTER

Wen Yan, reborn into her former self, seeks revenge against those who wronged her in her past life. With her memories intact, she navigates aristocratic politics and family dynamics to target the powerful Huo family, who exploited and betrayed her. As she manipulates events and forges alliances, Wen Yan must balance vengeance with protection and confront the moral ambiguities of her new path. Will she find redemption and justice, or will her pursuit consume her?

In a bustling city, 18-year-oldAlex Garcia is about to start his firstyear of college. After living a relativelyuneventful life with his single mother,Maria, he finds himself unexpectedlyinheriting his late grandmother's oldhouse-a charming, albeit slightlyrundown, place filled with memories. The house, located in a vibrantneighborhood, becomes a central hub forAlex and a group of young women-allfriends or family-like figures who slowlydrift into his life. Each character bringsunique quirks, challenges, and humor,making for a lively household.

A special night in the lives of Karol and Lana.

"Now, listen to the demon's thoughts: … It was a gamble. I gambled on their perception of their identity being "righteous" or "just". I gambled on them knowing the truth behind my past. I gambled on their likelihood to be captivated by my words… Which created the hesitance necessary to prevent their blades from immediately striking a hole through my throat. I gambled on their proclivity to the human tendency to act contrarian to an adversary's desires. I gambled on their stupidity. I was lucky. But from now on, I won’t need luck. I have time. And with this time, I swear-" Cover by DarthNeph on DeviantArt

Born in the slums, Estelle is known to be the cleverest in her district. After seeing the sufferings people of the slums suffered, she decided to take the role as a phantom thief, stealing from the wealthy to return the rights of the poor— that is until a horrible accident happened which almost took her life and made her decide to quit for good. Things went even better for Elle, or worse, as she was revealed to be the missing daughter of Count Arthur. A wealthy noble’s daughter anyone had dream to be! While her father seemed delighted to greet her, her step mother and sister seemed to have held an opposing emotion. She thought she could ignore their bullying or perhaps continue her life back in the slums but realized that her father seemed to hold more secrets than he shows- a secret that could get her killed by the supernaturals who seemed to have regarded her as their "prey" She thought things couldn't get even worse, but god she was wrong! Out of everything she could do, Elle had mistakenly caught the eyes of Lord Magnus- the great Lord known for his handsome face, charming actions, and kind behavior... or at least that was how he appeared to others except Elle who unluckily discover his secret, a bigger secret that could either kill her or save her. Can Elle survive in this new world of nobles and supernaturals. What if the secret her father hold would eventually kill her? Or would she first die in the hands of her step families? Read to find out~

Veronica breaks up with her boyfriend xilan...... she learns that her childhood friend Raymond is coming back. will something spark between them?

˖⁺‧₊˚♡˚₊‧⁺˖ Lily Mei, accustomed to a life of luxury and charm. Spoiled and willful, she often creates chaos around her, oblivious to the impact of her actions. Adrian Blackwood, a young businessman and close friend of Lily's father, has always cared for her. With his strong presence and gentle patience, he finds joy in navigating Lily's unpredictable world. As they spend time together, their friendship deepens through everyday moments-shopping trips, family gatherings, and quiet conversations. Join Lily and Adrian as they discover the warmth of connection and the beauty of love that blossoms in the midst of life's simple pleasures. P.S. This story is a work of fiction and is intended for entertainment purposes only. The characters and events depicted are products of the author's imagination and do not reflect real-life situations or relationships. Please be aware that Lily Mei can be quite infuriating at times-it's part of her charm! If you find her antics frustrating, this story may not be for you.

Iris is a very beautiful and gorgeous a young teen. She was in a relationship with a boy called Jake. They had a beautiful relationship.....well that is what everyone even Iris thought....but behind their backs Jake was cheating with another girl. Jake broke up with Iris on her birthday....that must have been hard. But....what no one knew she was hiding a big secret from them all.... What is that secret? Will she share or keep it till the day she dies? !WARNING! Adult language Sexual content Mentioning of blood and scars

The heels of her shoes were hitting the floor, making a rhythmic beat that gave off a bad vibe.   She got to where I was and crouched down to my level. "Huh, poor baby," she said in a cry-like voice as she shook her head in self-pity and patted my head, then whispered    "Shh, don't cry; it will soon be over," she said, still gently patting my head.   She brought out a small, shiny silver knife that I hadn't noticed that she had been holding for a while.   "Clara, please stop whatever you are planning to do." I pleaded in fear and looked at her in horror as I tried to process what she intended to do with the knife.    "My, my, my, someone is scared; don't worry, I won't be too hard on you." She coaxed me and laughed like a maniac when she saw the expression on my face.   "Please, for the sake of our friendship, please stop." I begged for mercy.   "Shut! Shut the fuck up!" She punched me in the face until her hand was colored with my blood.    I was too weak to fight back as she slashed my stomach slowly and deeply, making a pathway for the blood to flow freely like a stream.   "Honey, you don't have to stain your dress. Let the guards do this," Gabriel said as he saw my blood pouring out of my stomach's hundred-meter radius.   She dipped her hand forcefully into my stomach and brought out my under-formed fetus, then used the knife to cut the placenta that connected me and my baby.    She stabbed it repeatedly without mercy while I looked on in pain and helplessness as my baby died tragically before me.    "Raven! Bring the rest now!" She ordered in her authoritative tone that she normally uses whenever she wants something done with an immediate effect.   

Robin, a sheltered and devoted wife trapped in a controlling marriage, finds herself shattered when her possessive and violent husband, Malik, cheats on her and causes the death of their unborn child. Consumed by rage and fueled by revenge, she strikes a deal with Ramsey, a seemingly ordinary clerk yet a mysterious underworld figure. Ramsey promises to help her exact revenge on Malik, but at a steep cost—he wants not only her cooperation but her heart and soul as well. Desperate and numb from loss, Robin agrees, willing to sacrifice anything to destroy her ex-husband and all he holds dear. However, as she and Ramsey grow closer, sparks fly and Robin discovers she's not just a shell of her former self. But with Ramsey's secrets looming, will their connection survive, or will history repeat itself?

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.

In the heart of New York City, Kathleen emerges from the shadows of her troubled past, determined to reclaim her life after years of abuse and control. With her aunt's oppressive grip finally behind her, she sets out to carve a new path, fueled by the hope of a brighter future for herself and her younger sister, Leah. As she navigates the challenges of adulthood, balancing her job at a bustling café with her dreams of independence, Kathleen's life takes an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with Killian, a wealthy and enigmatic CEO. At first glance, he appears to be the perfect escape from her tumultuous history—a charming savior who sees her potential and offers her a glimpse into a world of luxury and power. But as their connection deepens, Kathleen discovers that beneath Killian's polished exterior lies a dark and complicated nature. He harbors secrets of his own, and his desire to protect and possess blurs the lines between love and obsession. Caught in a whirlwind romance, Kathleen finds herself questioning not only Killian's intentions but her own sanity as old wounds resurface. In "Sweet But a Psycho," the line between sweetness and madness becomes dangerously thin as Kathleen battles her demons while navigating a relationship that threatens to consume her. Will she find the strength to break free from the chains of her past, or will she become another victim of the very darkness she sought to escape?

Zeus and Jim are two completely different people from two different worlds. Zeus was born into a rich family, he has an older brother. His family has great achievements and a reputation in society. Zeus appears handsome, cool, and calm. He was seen as a man role model for everyone an ideal man. While Jim was a name that people say is too common. Born into a wealthy family but due to many unexpected events parents died went he was 6 years old. At 6 years old his father best friend adopted him and he from there onwards has a best friend Olin ~ Adopted Father-Son. Jim is seen smiling all time but in his heart, he is sad as he is alone always. The adopted father is a businessman CEO of I-Tech, family is rich. Kirin Zeus best friend. Olin loves dogs and he cares for Jim. Olin was born to a rich family having lovely parents. Love and business rivals. Behind the dark secrets of who they are. A decision to make which causes a price to pay. Or will it have harmony in both? For the character names: Zeus ~ 22 years old Jim ~ 21 years old Kirin ~ 22 years old Olin ~ 21 years old; Adopted Father-son, his father is a businessman CEO of I-Tech, family is rich.

- "What do you want?" "I want to save my children." "And why should I help you?" "Because... you are their father." - Go A Yeong had no choice but to run to the person who, she had been hiding from for five years, to save her children. In return, he asked her to marry him. Between saving her life or saving her children, the answer was obvious to her. But, is she really giving up on her life or upgrading it? Jeong Seo Joon didn't know who the woman he spent the night with was, five years ago, neither he wanted to know. That is, until the woman in question appeared in front of him without a notice, asking to save her children or, should he say, his. And before he knew it, he had a wife and a twin boys. 

Gu Nian woke up to find herself a baby born to a poor family. Her mother was killed, her brother missing and she was homeless. Thankfully, there were many good people in the world. Still, everyone in the village told the Lin family was stupid—they could not even afford to make a living for themselves, but they had to adopt a baby from another family. They did not know that the baby had a pocket dimension and was blessed with good luck, and the Lin family soon rocketed to riches. Later, restaurants would fight over Gu Nian's recipes, and the silkworms she reared would spit silk of all collars, while her crops would weigh tons. All at once, she becomes famous. Everyone says that Gu Nian would never marry nobility no matter how much she earned! Her brother and father then returned to her, and she became the daughter of a duke! Noble son: Watch your tongue. I'm the one who doesn't deserve my wife!

What if the most important words you wanted to hear were finally said to you? Will You Marry Me? But what if those words were exactly what made you break? Zhēng Yù has been in love with Ēn Chén for eight years and friends for twenty, but it takes Ēn Chén breaking his heart and humiliating him to realize that sometimes it's best to let go. All his life he loved someone he could never have, and it takes living life every day without him to see he can live without having his heart. But just when he finally feels like he can be happy again and his life is adding up, he never thought that Ēn Chén would show up. Especially not on their tenth anniversary of that horrible day, and certainly not asking to start over. He never knew how much the happiest words in the world could make someone hurt. And Zhēng Yù wasn't sure he could ever say yes to Will you marry me, ever again.

As soon as she transmigrated, Ding Yao became a mute that was kicked out by her stepmother! It’s okay, don’t panic. She had a fiance who was willing to pick her up. However, her fiance’s family had very bad luck. Today, someone got injured. Tomorrow, the chickens were dead. The day after, there was no more rice to eat…Ding Yao: “Have I been possessed by an unlucky god?” Seeing that her younger siblings were about to starve, Ding Yao’s naive and innocent fiance comforted her. “It’ll be fine, Yaoyao. I’ll go hunting in the mountains tomorrow. I won’t let you starve.” Ding Yao glanced at his broken leg and knew that the credibility of his statement was low. If one relied on the mountains, the mountains would fall. If one relied on others, others would fall. Ding Yao rolled up her sleeves. Well then, let’s make fortune with our own hands! Thinking of the 21st century which she transmigrated from, she has superb medical skills. It was not a problem to treat illness and injuries. Not to mention, she had a system which allowed her to have her own medicine field. It wasn’t a problem to get rich! Under Ding Yao’s leadership, her fiance’s family leaped from being the poorest family in the village to the richest in the country in only three years. The days got better and better, but those who looked for trouble also increased…One night, a familiar assassin dressed in black appeared. Ding Yao was in a daze and thought, ‘Do I deal with this with silver needles? Or poison needles?’ At this moment, her weak fiance stepped forward and pulled her into his arms to protect her. “Don’t be afraid, my darling! No one will hurt you while I’m here.” Ding Yao was confused. Then, she was shocked when her weak fiance kicked the black-clothed assassin. This man had pretended to be weak in order to gain the upper hand!

“Happy Christmas Eve!” chuckled the old man as he strapped a watch around Misha’s wrist. “Have a nice trip.” The next morning, the 25-year-old Misha woke up with a pounding headache, sore muscles, and strong nausea. In short, the perfect hangover. But when he saw his reflection in the mirror, he soon realized that the pain wasn’t caused by the terrifying amount of alcohol he had drunk the previous day. His body had shrunk. A lot. He didn’t have the time to think too much about it since his mother suddenly erupted in his room - the next day, his sister did the same thing. Mother and sister who had died a long time ago. The old man wasn't crazy. As he had predicted, Misha did travel back in time, just before losing his loved ones. And so, Misha had now one mission: changing the dreadful fate of his mother and sister and sending away his sister’s boyfriend by all means. They had to break up! Like it or not, that man will bring disaster to the family sooner or later. This time, Misha wouldn't fall for that warm smile and those gentle eyes as he knew they were hiding a cold, insensitive personality. However, things weren’t as simple as he thought, and perhaps the sister’s boyfriend was not the enemy. Perhaps, since the beginning, he had everything wrong and knew nothing of his sister. ________________ *The BL will mostly show up in the second and third volumes. It is a very slow romance, so don't expect the protagonist to fall in love quickly. In the first volume, he has too much on his mind to care about love and such. *There will be contents for 18+ in the second and/or third volume. I will put a warning at the beginning of every NSFW chapter. P@treon: https://www.patreon.com/rsvaesen?fan_landing=true

Angel is her name..Angel is her looks.. Angel is her smile.. Angel is her qualities.. Her big heart that loves people.. She didn't know the meaning of hatred.. The meaning of lying or deceit.. The meaning of vanity and greed.. she lived in a world that didn't exist. There is no evil in it...a world full of goodness and love...tolerance and kindness... Was she wrong when she lived according to those ideas of hers?... According to those characteristics of hers... And what shock would she experience if she learned of the bitter reality?... Will anyone be able to give her a love equal to her love for all of them ?... Will a day come when she will see love in the eyes of those around her? And that person who she had always wanted to have, who never disappeared from her dreams for a moment... he approached her and whispered, saying... (You are the angel of love)... ( My love )...

Max and Amanda have known each other since they were still kids, they had been falling in love with each other those times. Unfortunately, family problems made them separate, they met again with a different atmosphere. Amanda is in a relationship with a shitty man and Max must be involved with the world of the mafia. Max becomes a cold and protective airman. All wasn't any longer easy for their relationship. How could Max save Amanda from a toxic relationship? And, how could Amanda bring the warmed old Max?

After so many years, Aiden wasn't sure if this is love. Or maybe it's the little buttons stocked to his brain. In search for true freedom, he decided to take a deadly risk, not just for himself but also for all that has and is till being tormented by the past. Will he be able to find what he is looking for and has been longing for? A choice between selfish decision and selfless one has to be made, who would be priority ? Would the feelings he want to feel worth it?

Bercerita tentang seorang gadis bernama Aretha Zayba Namira Rahman yang akan membalas kematian kakak laki-lakinya yang merupakan seorang artis yang selalu dikucilkan oleh rekan-rekan seprofesinya dan produser hanya karena dia tidak berasal dari keluarga seorang artis seperti rekan-rekan seprofesinya yang merupakan anak dari artis senior. Polisi mengatakan kalau sang kakak melakukan bunuh diri yang disebabkan karena karirnya yang hancur setelah Asia production dan yang lainnya membatalkan kontrak kerjasamanya secara sepihak. Tapi dia sama sekali tidak percaya kalau kakaknya bunuh diri dan dia curiga kakaknya sengaja dibunuh oleh seorang produser terkenal. Saat Aretha melancarkan balas dendamnya, dia malah jatuh cinta dengan Bian- kekasih dari putri produser yang ternyata merupakan pemilik perusahaan ternama di Asia. Dan Aretha tahu, kalau dia telah masuk ke dalam jebakan Bian dan apa yang akan terjadi kalau ternyata Bian- pria yang dicintainya adalah sang manipulator genius?

Because of her timidity xia yunxi couldn't express her feeling until his death. in this life she bowed to make herself stronger and stand side by side with him

Jace Wealth Kim is the only heir of Kgroups, having no say about the decision of his life after his father gave him enough time to find a wife for himself, he was mandated to get married to lynn, the only daughter of Me Harvard , one of the monster richest and wealthiest conglomerate. But lynn got a dream, so she ran away after their wedding day and left a note. frustrated, Jace was on his way to his favorite spot at a quiet local area when a met *Ella*, an epitome of lynn, seeing it as an opportunity, he proposed marriage to ella in stead of lynn and so the story started. Ella is a secretive girl but she gives people the impression that she's an extrovert which is totally not her. Having a scary dark interesting secret, she decided to keep it all to herself. Jace on the other hand also hid his terminal illness from everyone and pretends to be the strongest of all find out how ella made an impact to make Jace live at all cost, putting her life on the line. #enjoy