Community Development Block Grant

Karma had one dream, to create the ultimate game. But no matter how passionate he was or how many times he tried, he never made it as a game developer. Instead, he spent his days churning out repetitive, cash-grab games, watching from the sidelines as others built the worlds he could only dream of. He played... He streamed... And he died... When he opened his eyes, he wasn’t in his room anymore. He had been reborn as a God. The problem? No divinity... No worshippers... No power... In a realm where gods reign supreme, Karma is nothing more than an anomaly until he discovers the Game Developer System. Unlike the deities who wield divine authority, Karma’s strength lies in something entirely different, he can create. Skills, abilities, even entire worlds, if he can imagine it, he can code it into reality. Armed with his knowledge of games and the ability to code his own destiny, Karma is ready to challenge the very foundations of the divine realm. After all, if he couldn’t create the perfect game in his past life. he’ll build the ultimate world in this one. Let the game begin!

[Ding! You get 1 Stone Block!] [Ding! You get 1 Dirt Block!] Bob the builder! Oop sorry cannot anger the copyright God on summary alone. Ben is a great uncle…. Yes he was living a poor photographer for daily news paper named…. Okay this gonna make the God angry, let’s try again. Ben is your average construction worker, one day he suddenly find himself surrounded by darkness. He was confused how he found himself in here, but a system screen appear in his eyes. [Congratulations you have been choosen as a Crafter] [You get 1 Blockify PickaAxe] [You get 1 crude dimensional pocket] ____________ If you like kingdom building novel, i will suggest Re: Blood and Iron, the mech touch,

In the quaint little town of Willow's Peak, nestled between the ancient whispering trees and the ever-winding river, lived the Patterson family, a quintet of love and resilience. Join in the journey of Jack, the son of the family as he discovers his hidden desires. Will lust overtake his ideals? Contains long and detailed smut with beautiful storylines. Incest is the main theme of the novel.

They stole his future and crippled his body. Now, he’ll rewrite the history in blood. Damon was on the verge of greatness—first in line to claim Bloodreign, the legendary artifact said to grant unmatched power in Earth Online, the world’s first fully immersive VR game. But his best friend betrayed him, stealing the item, and leaving Damon broken, crippled and nearly deleted. Kicked from the guild, mocked by the community, and trapped in a weak, crippled body, he was forgotten until his last desperate attempt somehow brought him back in time to the day when it all began. Now Damon was back and he knew what he was going after. A hidden lineage. A cursed class. A bloodline sealed since the dawn of the multiverse. Last time he played fair. Last time he trusted. This time he would hunt and devour. With years of knowledge of every exploit, every secret quest, every bugged mechanic, he will climb straight to the top. Armed with the blood of the first Vampire King, he was an apex predator now who stood at the very top. However, unbeknownst to him, a catastrophe lurks in the shadows. Damon finds out that the game itself might not be as simple as it seemed and the entire future of the humanity might depend on this game.

Cha Jae-Won, a Korean Chaebeol second in line heir finds himself in the sea of Africa. With the language barrier and with his frustration, he meets Vincent Agyemang. A Ghanaian handsome man,22, who happens to understand a few Korean when he almost hit Cha Jae-Won with his car. Vincent decides to help Cha Jae-Won by taking him home. How he ended up in Africa, no one knows. With his new found Ghanaian friend/helper, and the moment they had. Can Vincent be able to resist the hot handsome/beautiful Korean and can Jae-Won resist the smooth black, hot and handsome Vincent. After they developed feelings for each other and accepted to be each other’s boyfriend, something happened. And for that matter, Jae Won had to go back to Korea but cut off communication completely when he got there. This is because he lost his memory of Vincent and the time he spent in Africa due to an incident. What happened? Why did he cut off communication with Vincent completely? Join me as we unravel the mystery behind Jae Won’s life in Africa. As Vincent and Jae Won go through the journey of their love and how Vincent fought to get back the love of his life.

One fateful night, Ryo Kisaragi unknowingly saves the life of a breathtaking woman—only to discover she’s no ordinary girl, but an exiled goddess seeking refuge on Earth. In gratitude, she offers him an unbelievable deal: a chance to win the heart of any woman he desires, as long as he lets her stay by his side. Now posing as his stepsister, she guides him through love’s unpredictable twists and turns, but with each opportunity comes new trials. As Ryo’s once-ordinary life turns into a whirlwind of romance, rivalry, and the supernatural, he begins to wonder—just how much of fate can be rewritten?

The beginning of the 24th century. Rare metals and other raw materials are being mined at full speed on Mars. The population of the mining city, which services the entire planet and even the asteroids, is only about 50 thousand. The peoples of the Earth have long been united under the leadership of the "Big Government", divided the map of the planet into blue, green and unsightly yellow areas. Two-way communication with Mars is only "service-technological" - this is monitored by the security service. At some point, the inhabitants of the colony, all engineers and scientists, watch on the TV news that a civil war is brewing on Earth. They decide to declare their independence, fortunately, they have everything they need for life and development. No military fleet will arrive from Earth - it simply does not exist. On the contrary, the settlers plan to send the mined goods as before, organizing trade. However, not everyone wants to live the rest of their lives on the red planet and organize an underground with the purpose of escape. "Better on a troubled Earth than in an alien world of another planet." Buckle up and get on the shuttle.

In a twist of fate, a modern-day young man finds himself thrust into a world unlike anything he’s ever known—the prehistoric age. Stripped of the conveniences of his former life, he must navigate a raw, untamed landscape teeming with danger, wonder, and primitive humanity. Armed with only his wits, fragmented memories of modern knowledge, and an unyielding will to survive, he struggles to adapt to his new reality. As he encounters early humans, their rudimentary ways of life challenge his understanding of survival, community, and progress. Torn between integrating into their world or using his knowledge to shape it, he walks a fine line between blending in and revolutionizing the dawn of civilization. But his presence comes with unforeseen consequences—sparking both awe and fear among those he meets. Faced with ferocious predators, harsh climates, and the mysteries of this ancient era, he begins to uncover the secrets of his reincarnation and the purpose behind his journey. Will he survive long enough to leave his mark on history, or will the brutal world of the past consume him before he gets the chance? A gripping tale of survival, ingenuity, and the search for meaning in a time before time.

Su Nan accidentally came into contact with a game called "Demon World" and obtained a unique talent. Just as he thought he would showcase his skills in the game, he discovered various signs indicating that the game he played was not simple. Rampaging players, immortal demons, possessed monsters... All sorts of incredible things happened one after another, and the real world gradually became bizarre. Sensing the danger around him, Su Nan decisively chose to secretly develop himself. When the game merged with reality, he looked back and realized that he had long become the biggest demon in the eyes of the players.

The story tells of human life in the year 2071, where technological development and artificial intelligence have reached very advanced stages, breaking all expectations. Some humans have accepted the reality that artificial intelligence and robots have become more important than them, while others have decided not to submit and to deter this development that may affect their status as humans.

Rebirth? Time travel? How was this even possible? Yet, deep down, something in him whispered that it was real. He could feel it. “Why me?” he asked finally. “Why send me back?” “Because destiny is fluid,” the goddess said. “And because I wish to grant you a gift—a reward for your sacrifice. You may choose three wishes, within reason. I cannot grant you divine powers, nor can I change the fundamental nature of the world. But I can grant you skills, knowledge, or abilities that will aid you in your new life.”

In a world brimming with mystery and intrigue, the Heavenly Master Xu Yang is renowned for his extraordinary Taoist skills and his thousand-year-old peach wood sword. However, his reputation is not entirely positive. Within the spectral community, Xu Yang's standing is quite complex, with rumors even suggesting that he once threatened a spirit, prompting the spirit to call the police. Despite this, Xu Yang steadfastly maintains his innocence, claiming that these accusations are utterly baseless. The story begins with Xu Yang encountering a young man who questions his identity during a ghost-hunting mission. The young man bluntly raises the issue of Xu Yang's reputation and mentions the spirit that called the police. Xu Yang vehemently denies these claims and challenges the young man to bring the spirit forward for a face-to-face confrontation. This scene not only showcases Xu Yang's confidence and determination but also sets the stage for the unfolding narrative. As the story progresses, Xu Yang gradually uncovers a vast conspiracy behind the negative rumors about him. It turns out that a powerful evil spirit has been manipulating events from the shadows, attempting to tarnish Xu Yang's reputation to weaken his influence in the spectral community and secure more space for its own survival. Realizing this, Xu Yang understands that he must unveil the truth behind this conspiracy to restore his reputation and protect innocent lives. Throughout this journey, Xu Yang faces not only challenges from spirits but also the complexities of human relationships. He collaborates with a young female journalist to investigate the incident. Initially skeptical of Xu Yang, the journalist gradually comes to admire his courage and wisdom as they endure a series of perilous events together. A budding romance quietly develops between them as they face adversity side by side. In the end, Xu Yang successfully exposes the true nature of the evil spirit and defeats it in a fierce battle. His reputation is restored, and peace returns to the spectral community. However, Xu Yang knows that evil will never completely disappear from this world, and he must remain vigilant, continuing to guard the peace of this realm.

The ignorant are lost in the world, thus they die meaningless deaths. Purpose is not found, it is given. The lord shall grant you a just purpose.

(REWORKED VERSION) This is a Rework of my previous story with some slight changes, improvement to the grammar, and improvement to the story overall. Some things will be the same of course and then some things will be different. ----- ----- Maximus was the son of the smartest and most powerful people in the world. His Mom and Dad being geniuses made advanced technology that boosted the world's development level but also caused more conflict. After his unfortunate death he is reincarnated in the world of Game of Thrones and granted a system to guide him along the way Follow Maximus as he tries and build an Empire in Game of thrones --- --- This Story will be faced paced and include Kingdom building and a Harem

James was a hustler who'd succeeded in retiring early, only for the pandemic to ruin all of his plans. He spent two years locked up inside playing video games and watching movies, only to be spiritually abducted just as the situation started improving. Now his name is Jin and he's a part of the Illusion Room Sect. A cultivation sect that creates scenarios for combat-focused cultivators to hone their skills. In other words, fully immersive video games. Will the gaming knowledge of his past life help him succeed in such a cut-throat world? Will he manage to break his two-year pandemic induced dry-spell? And most importantly, will he ever manage to surpass the rank of cannon fodder?

Rhodes is unexpectedly transported to the vibrant universe of One Piece, where he discovers an ancient artifact embedded in his subconscious—the Book of Knowledge. This mystical tome grants him extraordinary powers, positioning him at a critical juncture between seizing control of his destiny and confronting the oppressive forces of the world government. As Rhodes navigates the treacherous waters of piracy, readers are invited to explore themes of ambition, freedom, and the struggle against tyranny, all set against a richly developed backdrop of adventure and intrigue.

Due to unknown circumstances, emblems are manifested on earth. These emblems grant humans unimaginable power, but nothing is free. As emblems grant humans unimaginable power, it also attracts an entity called anti matter which seeks to destroy all living things that emit ether. As lance sterling is granted the emblem of frost flames, he, along with the other paragons, seek to destroy this monstrosity and bring peace back to the realms. This novel is for those who enjoy fast paced growth and blood pumping battles.

Starting with a Dream if him creating video games, even after facing the realty he didn't give up his dream. He create his cheat that help him developing games. after 7 years of building AI, he start his journey in game developing.

How far should we go to meet other people's expectations? How important is it to fit in with what others expect? Completely awkward and clumsy, Zahara never felt part of anything. She didn't feel part of her community, her species, she felt she didn't fit in anywhere simply because of who she was. Accompanied by a constant feeling of inadequacy, Zahara Grant tries to please everyone around her, even though she has failed miserably for almost 217 years. She has no friends and is a laughing stock and a disgrace to her father, her only family. Daughter of the powerful Ifrit, one of the best"known jinns among mortals and immortals alike, the little young genie of the lamp doesn't know how to handle her own power and has therefore always been the target of jokes and scorn. Although she always received love and affection from her father, she was never proud of herself and never felt that anyone was proud of her. Tired of being branded the disgrace of her people and frightened at the prospect of spending eternity trapped in her lamp, alone and lost in the world, Zara decided it was time to learn. With this in mind, leaving her own world behind, Zahara Grant decides to spend some time among humans and learn by rote how to control her own magic, convinced that she will only return home when she has fulfilled at least seven perfect wishes. But everything she imagined was nowhere near what this journey would bring her. Magic, fun, some confusion, a little romance and a lot of laughter, follow the journey of the most clumsy genius who ever lived!

Check out my other novels - |Arpious of the Planes| |The Rise of Quetzalcoatl| |My Ares System| -- Same Universe - |Warlock of War: My Ares System| |Warlock of Wisdom: My Odin System| -- It was an enormous tsunami that completely covered the sky, and due to its dark water, the sun had been blocked out. A sense of despair ran through everybody as they looked towards the peaked wave quickly crashing down. But was I the only one who noticed the massive sea monster lurking towards the front of the wave? CRASH [Requirments Met] [System has been chosen] [Your god has been selected] [System Granted] [Poseidon System is being installed] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitter - @equuipwebnovel Discord - equuip#6686 -- Cover Art was made by the wonderful sayerrri! twitter: sayeri_fe https://www.deviantart.com/sayerrri

This novel tells the story of two university students and their survival journey after a sudden zombie crisis erupts in Bristol, England. The protagonists, Jack and Emma, are a couple at the University of Bristol who have been dating for four years. Jack is a philosophy student with ADHD who loves outdoor activities and radio communications. Emma is a computer science genius with an introverted personality and exceptional programming and hacking skills. The story begins when Jack captures secret military communications with his modified radio equipment, codenamed "Silent Wave," while Emma's data analysis system detects abnormal hospital data. They witness the first zombie attack through Emma's electric car monitoring system and realize the city is facing a serious crisis. The zombie virus originated from a military experiment leak at Bristol Port and rapidly spread throughout the city. The government and military publicly claim it's a "chemical leak" but quickly deploy large numbers of troops to implement lockdown and "cleansing" operations. As the situation deteriorates, the government cuts off Bristol's electricity, water, and communications, but Emma gathers information through hacking and discovers the military's plan for a destructive strike codenamed "Scorched Earth." Facing the city's collapse, Jack and Emma decide to escape. They abandon using a motorcycle because roads are blocked by numerous abandoned vehicles, opting instead to travel on foot through the perilous city. Along the way, they encounter infected attackers, dangerous survivors, and witness the complete breakdown of urban order. Eventually, they successfully reach the observation tower at Clifton Cliff, from where they witness the military's devastating midnight bombing of Bristol, reducing the entire city to ashes in an attempt to control the infection. Faced with this disaster, Jack and Emma decide to head toward Wales in search of a safer refuge. The story's ending suggests that despite the government's extreme measures, the real threat—the "Silent Wave Zero Subject"—has already left Bristol under military escort and is en route to an unknown destination, indicating the crisis is far from over. The novel portrays society's rapid collapse in the face of disaster through a personal perspective, as well as human survival instincts and moral struggles in desperate situations. Jack and Emma's professional skills and psychological resilience are tested during the crisis, while their romantic relationship becomes a crucial force supporting them through the catastrophe.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

To get things started I would like to admit that this story does not bring much new to the table when it comes to the over-saturated Litrpg genre in terms of things like mechanics and power systems. Then what exactly am I trying to bring to the table with this work? A nice slow-paced novel about people maturing and growing older think of it as the re: zero or jobless reincarnation of Litrpgs. A story that tries to take into consideration how a worldwide system would affect the economics and culture of a world. A story that is much more character-focused than the typical heavy progression-focused novels this genre is known for. The RPG system, like any good power system, is there to actually explore the themes of the story and not just as a plot device for characters to get stronger. This is a story where we will see the growth of the Mc from being a baby to when he dies of old age. With plenty of heart-racing actions and intriguing plot developments along the way. Exploring themes like; What does it mean to improve at something and what does it mean to mature as a person?  How does magic,  the constant threat of monsters and people so much stronger than the average joe that they can destroy countries affect one's culture both on the micro and the macro scale? How people are affected by the culture in general? Generational trauma Nature vs Nurture Talent vs hard work  What is morality, society, and people's opinions on both? What does it mean to be human and what does it mean to be alive in the context of a world with multiple sapient species vastly different from one another in basic biology? All these questions are going to be explored from multiple angles using the system as a catalyst for those discussions. So if any of does questions sound interesting to you what are you waiting for, I'm sure you are going to love this story. PS - Chapters come out every Friday at about the same time.

"Yuri, Pringles! We're out of Pringles!" "Great! 8 boxes of ramen! No, 10 boxes in exchange!" "Cola is clearly a product of the devil!" Cider, cola, cookies, ramen. I don't have any, so I'll make them.

A fragile peace is forged between sworn enemies: the dragon riders and the humans. But at what cost? General Grant, the ruthless leader of the dragon riders, is bound to Princess Nexarina, the captivating and autistic daughter of the human king. The ruthless General Grant, feared by humans and dragons alike, harbors a shocking secret: a soft spot for Princess Nexarina, the autistic royal and his bride. But when his enemies discover his newfound vulnerability, Nexarina becomes a target. General Grant must confront his own demons and summon the fiercest depths of his warrior's spirit to shield her from the gathering storm. Will the General's legendary force be enough to protect Nexarina, or will his enemies exploit his weakness and destroy everything he holds dear?

Everyone in the class was shocked when the news came: Sheena Hathaway married to Stephan Korade. It’s already the fourth year of the university, when every couple was destined to break up at such a moment. Therefore, no one would expect the bookworm Sheena would marry to the rich playboy Stephan Korade. “She must have put a curse on that handsome boy. How could the son of Bee Group, the biggest medical device company, marry a girl of nobody? ” everyone doubts like this. Except Stephan himself. “Sheena, please don’t ignore me in the campus, we’re a couple indeed.” Stephan begged in a soft tone trying to not offend this girl with sparkling eyes under her black glasses. “Stephan, I know our marriage is just a smoke shell, don’t act like you love me.” Sheena smiled sincerely and innocently. “So, for your request, no way.”

This is all day challanges that a girl from my community faces mostly from poor family

A genius programmer, renowned for his ability to "debug" the most complex systems, dies in a freak accident when God accidentally presses the "delete" button on his soul. As an apology, God reincarnates him into a fantasy world and grants him an overpowered skillset based on his programming expertise, allowing him to manipulate magic, stats, and even reality itself like a developer modifying a game. Discord link - https://discord.gg/ejwNTUH8

A collection of events involving a boy named Raymond Fierce, his family, his community, and dragons.