Metaphor Gameplay

This book is also known as: "How Programmers Turn a Crappy Game into a Timeless Classic with a Single BUG" Recently, the president of Nitiandang, Gu Fan, once again fell from grace due to a minor bug in his new game. As a top-notch designer in the industry, all of the games designed by Gu Fan have very distinct characteristics: At first, players felt that these games were monotonous, dull, and purely revolting garbage. However, once players discovered a major bug, the gameplay underwent a drastic transformation, rendering them sleep-deprived and unable to quit! So, players once again launched a major debate over "whether this is actually a bug or a game mechanic." In response to this, Gu Fan clarified in an interview with all seriousness: "Hello everyone, I'm the game designer Gu Fan, but you can also call me by my English name: fan·gu (means rebel). "I want to reiterate firmly that these so-called 'core gameplays' were not part of our company's original design—they are bugs! It's just that we didn't fix them because the players liked them!"

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Similarly, a tale of a thousand chapters begins with a single word." These metaphors become literal for the young Water God; Eden Connor. The eleven-year-old spends his days working at the Moonlit- I mean, "Moonlight Storefront" peddling magical items to the common folk of Erith, the capital city of the nation of Ester. Not only that but he also oogles his co-worker, a stunning cannibal who's four years older than him, Reiya. One day though, he receives a cryptic letter from a mysterious sender named Eren Darksoken who seems to know more about the boy than he knows himself. One such instance is proved when Eren reveals a crucial piece of information; that Eden's biological mother is still alive. Eden initially ignores the letter, choosing instead to focus on his daily life and crush. However he is forced to take the letter seriously when a disastrous event takes place in Erith, the one responsible later reveals that they know where Eren is. Eden later embarks on a journey to find Eren, journeying from city to city, country to country, continent to continent, learning more and more about each location's history, lore, mysteries and more. With each step Eden takes to find Eren he learns more about himself as well as the world around him. Once he and Eren finally meet, Eren imparts on Eden one piece of advice. "Your journey ends when you die. Keep moving forward, until you reach that finish line." Eden takes Eren's words to heart and continues pushing forward. After a long, long journey, one spanning over a thousand lifetimes, Eden rests on his bed, sucking in a long deep breath before preparing to tell his descendants his tale. To tell the tale of the young boy who became the Emperor of Edinburgh.

In this world, having a spirit animal isn't just superstition or a metaphor. Half the population can actually summon them for their personal needs, which brings forth a lot of opportunities for humanity as a whole! People use it for good, making our way of life easier. But wherever there are opportunities, danger lurks.

Lucifer: What a beautiful and peaceful world.  System 4858: Miserable.  Lucifer: People here are nice too.  System 4858: Miserable, too miserable.  Lucifer paused, raising an eyebrow at the system’s unrelenting negativity.  Lucifer: Hmm?  System 4858: Yes! Yes, it’s beautiful and peaceful here. ‘But now... now that the great villain is here... who knows how long this peace will last? Miserable, too miserable.’  Lucifer smirked, his pale blue eyes glinting with amusement. His presence was overpowering, his aura so dense that the very air seemed to tremble under its weight. The world around him was serene, a gentle breeze stirred the trees, and the soft glow of the evening sun cast a golden hue over the landscape. It was a world that had yet to know chaos. A world yet to be touched by his unpredictable hand.  He stood at the edge of a cliff, gazing out at the quiet town below. The people looked so small, so fragile. Innocent, even. His gaze softened, but only for a moment, before that playful smirk returned. Lucifer did things as he pleased. He was neither bound by rules nor constrained by morality. Good? Evil? Such distinctions were laughable to him. his actions were dictated by whim and mood. He could be their saviour or their destroyer. It all depended on how the next moment struck him.  But who was he? And why did his very presence distort reality? How had he come to possess such unimaginable power?  System 4858, however, was not in the mood for philosophical musings. System 4858: Wait, what? It blinked, a metallic chime of confusion ringing through the air. Why did the modern world just turn into a fantasy setting? The tyrant hasn’t even started anything yet!  The system frantically checked the world’s data, only to find its structure bending and shifting in ways it couldn’t comprehend.  The once-modern cityscape was slowly morphing into something out of a fantasy, mythical beasts stirring in the shadows. It turned to look at its host.  Lucifer stood there, watching the transformation with an eerie smile. That smile alone sent a cold chill down the system’s core. It immediately spun around, its circuits sparking with panic, and sprinted away as fast as its non-corporeal form could manage.  System 4858: Lord God! Save me from this villain! But unknown to the terrified system, even the Lord God himself would be powerless to intervene in this matter. System 4858 could only shed metaphorical tears as it watched its host, the unstoppable force of chaos, begin to twist the world in ways that no one could have predicted.  The world’s Lucky sons who were meant to rise and fight back found themselves bowing to Lucifer’s will. He ordered the world’s protagonists around like mere pawns, and wherever he walked, destruction followed in his wake.  System 4858: Miserable, too miserable But even the unreasonable Lucifer had someone by his side who always smiled whenever Lucifer did something unpredictable.  One day, System 4858 accidentally saw the man playing with the darkness and was terrified. Soon, it was lying powerless in the man’s hands, staring at his smile System 4858 : Huh?! I knew it! Only a demon can accompany another demon.  The man with the red eyes : Hmm? System 4858: sob, sob. Miserable, too miserable

In this modern mythological tale, Dhruv, an unsuspecting mortal, finds himself in Vaikuntha, questioning whether this is truly the end of his journey. Instead of peace, he meets a mysterious man in a suit, who ultimately reveals that Dhruv cannot enter heaven due to "arrows of regret"—a metaphor for his unfulfilled purpose. Offered a chance to return to Earth for 90 days to make amends, Dhruv agrees to the terms, unaware that the mysterious man is none other than Lord Vishnu in disguise. Upon accepting the deal, Dhruv embarks on a chaotic and humorous journey through the underworld, meeting Yamaraj, the god of death, and Gorgo, a nervous demon with horns, who comically reacts to Dhruv's presence as though he's a harbinger of disaster. As Dhruv navigates the strange, labyrinthine bureaucracy of the underworld and the daunting task of creating a "happy ending" for himself, he finds himself in an unusual mix of existential crises, dark humor, and supernatural chaos. With gods in disguise, reluctant demon assistants, and divine missions laced with humor, Dhruv's journey becomes one of discovering the true meaning of life, death, and purpose. This story is a refreshing take on mythology, where the mortal and the divine collide in unexpected and often hilarious ways, challenging Dhruv to find his own redemption and bring fulfillment to his life's story...

ln a world where gaming skills can make or break careers, one individual stands out as the ultimate hacker, renowned for his unparalleled ability to manipulate and exploit game systems. With a reputation forged in the underground gaming community, he is a master of using mod menus and scripts to bend the rules of the digital realm. From invincibility and speed hacks to item spawning and map manipulation, his arsenal of cheats is the stuff of legends. However, the thrill of victory is often overshadowed by the risk of detection and the consequences that come with his actions. When he stumbles upon the latest virtual reality MMORPG, Eternal Realms: Genesis, he cannot resist the opportunity to immerse himself in this hyper-realistic world. Promising unmatched graphics and gameplay, it quickly captures his attention. Eager to put his skills to the test, he enters the game, prepared to redefine the limits of this new reality. But what begins as a routine gaming experience takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious glitch causes him to be physically transported into the game. Now trapped within a realm of fantasy and danger, he discovers that the game is more than just a playground; it’s a living, breathing world governed by complex systems and rules. Armed with his custom-built mod menu, packed with game-breaking scripts, he embraces the challenge of navigating this new existence. His abilities allow him to manipulate the game to his advantage, utilizing cheats such as Fly Mode, God Mode, and Aimbot to dominate opponents and conquer quests that would leave ordinary players trembling. As he soars above landscapes and moves unseen through enemy territory, the excitement of wielding god-like powers is intoxicating. However, with great power comes great scrutiny. His exploits attract the attention of the game's governing forces—powerful beings determined to maintain balance and order in Eternal Realms: Genesis. These enforcers, designed to counteract anomalies like him, pose a formidable threat to his dominance. While he relishes his newfound freedom and the thrill of being a virtual god, he begins to grapple with the ethical implications of his actions. Is it right to manipulate a world that feels so real? As his notoriety grows, he becomes embroiled in conflicts that threaten the very fabric of this universe. Every cheat he employs not only impacts his journey but also ripples through the lives of other players and NPCs alike. Caught between his desire for power and the consequences of his actions, he must navigate the treacherous waters of this MMORPG world. As alliances are formed and enemies arise, he is forced to confront his own motivations and the reality of what it means to be a hacker in a world that has become his new reality. Will he remain the unchallenged overlord of his domain, or will he learn that even in a world built on cheats, there are limits to power and a price for bending the rules? In Hacker OP: Cheating My Way Through Another World, the line between the virtual and the real blurs, and the ultimate hacker must decide whether to embrace his god-like abilities or seek a path toward redemption in a world that may be more than just a game.

Humanity has entered an almost entirely digital age. After the turn of the 22nd century, games and entertainment have become something ordinary people may live on. The year is 2143, and a new VR game has entered the market. Not one that stands out in every conceivable way. Not one that breaks and reinvents the wheel of modern VRMMORPGS. What makes Aeternitatem Genesis unique is its gameplay. Most modern fantasy games circle around classes. But what makes a player stand out is their choices. The decisions and outcomes of a quest. This is what's in store for Aeternitatem Genesis. The achievements they garner in their time. A class and the grade it carries hold little weight, not the end all, and be all of a player's existence. Reputation with the inhabitants of Aeternitatem Genesis is integral to the progress and standing in one's time. It allows ordinary players. Ordinary people. Not the rich with unlimited resources and time. To become someone special in Aeternitatem Genesis. The story of such a person begins on the day of it's release.

Jeong-Ho was deeply engrossed in writing an essay about Earth when a package arrived, which he initially assumed was sent by his brother. He placed it in the living room and returned to his work , after a week passed and summer break started Curiosity piqued, he eventually opened the box to discover a video game inside. Intrigued, he read the game’s description and quickly logged in to explore its features, immersing himself in the rules and mechanics. Before long, he found himself captivated by the gameplay, which revolved around a realistic simulation where players assume the role of a scientist tasked with saving the world from a perilous fungus outbreak. During his adventure, he encountered an abandoned experiment known as 560, a rare specimen believed to be a potential weapon against the fungus king, although previous attempts to utilize it had failed miserably. Determined to assist 560 in its quest for survival, Jeong-Ho formed a bond with the creature, but their journey took a dramatic turn following a catastrophic incident that changed everything. *This novel is inspired by a Chinese novel titled "Raising Little Monster" which i recommend you read it. *

In the rolling hills of Brackenwood, where starry skies appear, love grows entangled with wit and adventure and one man's quest for the elusive truths in life. An eccentric scholar who speaks in riddles, charmingly says even the most mundane things, and loves in metaphors, Alaric was absolutely smitten with the bold and adventurous Eleanor. As Alaric loses himself in the beauty of Eleanor's presence, Rosalind-one who has been his best friend and adoring admirer-there she stands, her heart so heavy, yearning with unspoken love. Meanwhile, as the lively scheme devised by Rosalind to make Alaric pay attention all goes awry, their lives are instead thrown into a very disturbing upheaval at the hands of an unexpected visitor. What seemed to be a lighthearted comedy of misunderstandings of love soon become dangerous, adventurous, and self-discovery as the three find their way among the complications of love and the unknown thrill of the risk. Will Alaric ever find out that the love for which he longs lies right beside him? Will Rosalind find strength enough to step out of the shadows? What does Eleanor have hidden? " EUPHUES" is a love story-a tale of mismatched love, misguided intentions, and the adventures that come about when heart and mind are not quite in sync.

Avangard online adalah game VRMMORPG yang populer di kalangan gamer. Para gamer di seluruh dunia berbondong bondong memainkan game tersebut. Selain gameplaynya yang fresh game ini juga menyediakan berbagai fitur yang beragam serta map yang cukup luas. Namun seiring berjalan waktu game ini mulai ditinggalkan playernya. Menyisakan sedikit player yang mungkin tak sampai ratusan. Salah satu player tersebut adalah Ren, yang merupakan top 1 pvp player di game itu. Ia juga merupakan ketua dari guild terkuat urutan ke 3 yang bernama Metamorphosis. Walaupun penuh prestasi, guild milik Ren sedang diambang kehancuran. Hampir semua anggota dari guildnya sudah tidak aktif menyisakan ia seorang. Selama 3 tahun ia menunggu , namun hanya beberapa orang yang kembali dan kemudian kembali tidak aktif lagi, Ren memakluminya, karena ia tahu betul bahwa teman temannya memiliki kesibukan tersendiri di kehidupan mereka, ada yang memulai keluarga, bekerja sampai membangun bisnis mereka Sendiri. Walaupun begitu Ren tetap merawat guild nya dengan baik, karena menurutnya terdapat banyak kenangan yang ia lalui bersama teman temannya, ia berharap teman temannya akan kembali bermain suatu saat nanti. Namun harapan itu pupus setelah mendengar kabar bahwa game Avangard Online akan ditutup secara permanen. Di saat Terakhir game ini beroperasi, Ren tetap memainkannya sembari menunggu barangkali ada anggota guildnya yang kembali dan mengucapkan perpisahan. Tentu saja hal itu tidak mungkin terjadi, bahkan disaat saat terakhir tak ada yang datang. Ren kemudian mematikan Komputernya dan tidur. Namun keanehan mulai terjadi. Saat ia terbangun ia mendapati dirinya di sebuah hutan. Dan dari sinilah petualangan dari sang dragon Lord dimulai

(Reupploding) Meet Han, a young man and self-professed NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training), who makes a living by streaming his gameplay online. One fateful day, he suddenly finds himself transported into the world of one of his favorite games. To his surprise, he discovers that he has been reborn as the villain of the story, despite his previous admiration for the game's main heroine. As he navigates this new reality, Han has been reborn as the main antagonist of the game—a bloodthirsty and malevolent individual despised by all, including his fiancée, who happens to be the main heroine of the game.

“I’m being forced to marry the Cruel Mafia Boss.” Joanna Smith’s perfect life suddenly took a drastic turn when the Cruel Mafia Boss demanded for her to be his new bride. “Do you wish to know why I married a fragile woman like you?” He had asked her, his voice dripping with coldness. Joanna nods her head, wanting to know the reason behind her marriage to such a dangerous man. “You are paying a debt, sweetheart! A debt your father refused to pay off before his death!” He laughed metaphorically, as though he had said something funny. “You are mine now, Joanna. I’m gonna do all kind of crazy things to your body, make you crave me, want more and beg me to F**k you mercilessly!” He smirked evilly at her.

Literature can bring joy and freedom; it doesn't need to be bound by so many constraints. Words alone can create a sensory world. Therefore, we need not diminish the joy of words with lofty responsibilities; doing so would only cause us to lose our happiness and freeze our thoughts. The purpose of this novel is clear: we need the thrill, as only those who are physically and mentally healthy can handle it. This novel features a collection of intriguing and frightening stories. These stories are collectively referred to as "ghost" stories. However, the "ghost" here has nothing to do with superstition; it represents an attitude—an attitude of entertaining literature and personal relaxation, using ghosts merely as a metaphor for people. So, enjoy these words filled with freedom, passion, and a carefree spirit.

[Ding! You killed a Nether Fish above your level. Reward: Possess 5% vitality essence of a spirit monster.] This action-adventure story follows 17-year-old Qin Ming who receives a lucky grand prize, a monster login device, while fiddling with his phone one day. From then on, he shuttles between his world and the world of gameplay. In the strange world filled with monsters, there are lots of challenges that need to be accomplished and they get harder and harder! He can transform into an ardent sand ant traversing the desert or a wind speed dog slaying two-tailed leopards. Completing each task increases his final reward score. His childhood dream of entering a martial academy is now within reach! Meanwhile, crazy researchers are capturing people to conduct underground experiments. Cyborgs are blowing up chemical factories and wreaking havoc in the city. Qin Ming must now rise to the challenge of battling the toughest of enemies...

This book contains bone-chilling short stories that will either intrigue the reader or will send chills down their spine. Writing about curiosity, murder, dolls, revenge, secrets, and sin all lead to a gory collection of tales not to be read in the dark. Some stories are imagery-based, which leaves an eerie feeling toward inanimate objects, while some will express personal experiences. Each story holds a hidden meaning which ignites a metaphorical lesson toward life. Tags: #Goth and #Horror Written: 2018

Blurb: The novel contains allegories, symbolism, metaphors, imagery, and similes regarding how life is connected, and how the narrator's story tells the haunting yet beautiful tale of her life and how she fights. The narrator, Daisy, transforms and shares her story with her spiritual journey, and how she no longer recognizes the physical world. The collection "Eyes" explains how flawed humanity is and how because of the bad things people do, they face consequences unknown to the naked eye. The narrator's eyes are everywhere, even if she cannot physically see what is happening. The novel details the unusual phenomena that takes place when someone must be taught a lesson, and when their vices do not always work in their favor. Destruction takes place when people blame others for their actions, hurt others, and cannot stop the oddities thrown in the way. The narrator's eyes are always watching and may even hunt you. What will you do? Tags: #Goth, #Romanticism, #Spirituality, and #MagicalRealism. Written: 2020

In the shadow of tragedy, Meredith's world crumbled like a fragile sandcastle, swept away by the merciless waves of fate. With her mother's demise echoing in her soul, a sinister revelation emerged – her father had gambled away their fortune, leaving behind a staggering debt that clawed at the edges of her existence. As if scripted by the cruel hand of destiny, Meredith's father fled, abandoning her to face the financial tempest alone. The burden of survival rested heavily on her young shoulders, and the weight threatened to shatter her resolve. But amid the debris of despair, an unexpected lifeline emerged, weaving an enigmatic twist into the narrative of her upheaval. Paris, the city of love and lights, became the backdrop for Meredith's metamorphosis. Yet, the glamour of the French capital remained elusive as her modest budget clashed with the city's extravagant reality. Shelter, a basic human need, became a luxury she could ill afford. Then, like a subtle melody in the cacophony of her turmoil, Matthew entered the stage. A peculiar proposition danced in the air – he offered her a room in his apartment. However, fate, in its mischievous playfulness, cast Matthew as a central figure in a drama laced with bitterness. Matthew, the ex-flame of her closest confidante Maria, was the embodiment of a past Meredith despised. The lingering embers of their tumultuous history sparked a tension that crackled beneath the surface. Would Meredith swallow her pride, her disdain for Maria's ex-lover, and accept the refuge offered by this unexpected ally? Or, would she face the unforgiving streets of Paris, choosing solitude over the discomfort of cohabiting with her nemesis? As Meredith contemplates this paradoxical predicament, a curious metaphor unfolds – fire and water forced into a reluctant alliance within the confines of a shared space. The sparks of their clashing personalities promise a spectacle, a sizzling fusion of passion and cool detachment. In the heart of Paris, where love and defiance dance hand in hand, Meredith and Matthew find themselves bound by circumstance, fanning the flames of an unlikely companionship. Yet, beneath the surface of this unconventional arrangement lies the question that lingers like an unspoken secret – can Meredith, the fiery protagonist scarred by her past, find solace and redemption in the proximity of her watery counterpart? The streets of Paris hold the answers, echoing with the footsteps of a young woman navigating the intricate alleys of loss, pride, and the unforeseen chemistry that ignites when opposites collide.

In a world where darkness and light intertwine in an eternal dance, the moon is not just a night beacon, but a cosmic enigma that dominates the skies. Its familiar face shines on one half of the world, bathing it in the silver light of hope. Yet, in the other half, a dark face looms on the horizon, hidden behind a veil of mystery and fear. The darkness emanating from this other lunar face has plunged part of the world into perpetual night. Under its influence, reality is distorted, and natural laws are twisted, giving rise to mutations and creating a breeding ground for monsters and demons. In this dark realm, a young boy named Adrik has grown up in the shadows, struggling to survive in a hostile and chaotic world. Raised in the ruins of an abandoned city, he has learned to master the darkness surrounding him thanks to an unusual and abnormal ability called The Golden Light. This gift allows him to transform his eyes to a golden hue, enabling him to navigate and see clearly even in the pitch-black darkness. One fateful day, a mysterious girl arrives in the forsaken city, seeking Adrik. The unsettling thing is, she knows everything about him, which disturbs Adrik deeply. But her revelation will shatter Adrik’s understanding of his world and himself, setting him on a path that will change his life forever. Prepare to be captivated by a tale of survival, mystery, and dark enchantment in The Shadow Moon. Dive into a world where the boundary between light and dark is not just a metaphor, but a stark reality, and where the fate of humanity hinges on the courage of a young boy. Join Adrik on his journey through the shadows, where every step is fraught with danger, and every revelation is a step closer to the ultimate truth.

"We got you now!" "You'll pay us back for our guild members you PK'ed!" Are you joking me? They wanted to kill me first! I looked back, seeing a group of 9 people, all with high level looking armor. "I might be fucked," Looking at the possible skills I could be under some serious trouble. [Plot Twist] wouldn't work, there is no conditional. [Red Herring] isn't even off it's cooldown yet, so I can't really teleport until then. [Plot Armor] Takes too much from me, and it really isn't even the scenario for this... [[Deus Ex Machina] is off of Cooldown.] Fuck Yeah. --+-- A/N: Original Novel Cover is AI but if I get some money might commission cover.

when fifty percent of humanity mysteriously gained powers they considered it a blessing, A opportunity to play as superhero’s. And that is what they ignorantly did for 100 years, unaware of the terrible omen there blessing truly was. when the unknown was finally at their doorstep they were unprepared and caught with their metaphorical “superhero pants” down. although at the very least, the unknown forces from the beyond represented a common enemy for humanity to unite against. that was how the golden age of superheroes and supervillains came to a screeching halt, and how the age of nightmares began. / / Watch as Ace becomes the only being the nightmares fear.

With each mile that he passed with his car his anger turned from fury to a blinding fire to a pitch black pit of chaos. And yet the pitch black chaos was too small a word as further ahead he went, until there he stood in front of ‘Manerium Somniorum’ The manor of dreams. Standing at the gates his anger dissipated to a form of fear and melancholy. Christian knew it like he knew the back of his hand that these emotions were his. Whatever he was feeling was an aftermath of what the manor was listening in on. The walls were screaming the story that unfolded between their bricks as the windows tried to leap open, over powered by the yearning need for some kind of a void. An escape from what unfolded. The gate of the manor seemed barred from reality. Acutely preoccupied by the nightmare. Participating and escaping every word the manor screamed. Time did not exist beyond these gates. No what was left behind was simply the shadow of broken hearts. With each second that passed Christian watched a darkness descend upon the manor as thick mists of clouds and shadows formed. Untouched was the reality outside the gate but inside Manerium Somniorum dreamed. Dreamed of a heartbroken man. Echoed of an unquenchable thirst. Begged for her return. Pulling every reality into it in its desperation, whispering and moaning Christian or anyone that dared to watch to enter. Enter their dream. Dream their love. And bathe in their despair as a symphony lulled Christian into a heavy sleep. With each ticking minute the manor seemed to draw further and further away, without even realizing his eyes had closed and his body was mesmerized by her. By them. It played out again like a song, starting with a verse. A look. A pair of eyes. A shadow. As translucent darkness shone brightly around a man and interlaced with his soul. And there she stood. It was her form and her face and yet her eyes betrayed who she was. A conscious thought metaphored into her existence, standing right there under the soft glow of his lantern. Christian was the prince and the prince was chaos as their fell in love for the first time. As their skin felt the fleeting graze of her smile and their ears heard the soft whisper of her gown tease the ground. There all three souls stood as one falling in love with the same form and yet a different woman. "We were never meant for tomorrow ..." She said with a trembling voice as her hand reached out for his, so close and yet much like their fates all there was between them were dreams.

The killing game is coming, and the global apocalypse has begun! Everyone awakens talents, ranging from F level to S level! In his previous life, Lin Chuan had no level of fireball talent when he awakened, but his fireballs could not cause any damage to living creatures at all! He didn't discover until the fifth day of the apocalypse that the real use of his fireball talent was to burn corpses! And he can obtain the attributes, skills, talents, etc. of the corpse by burning the corpse! With such a bug-level talent, Lin Chuan still fell into the special gameplay of the killing game in his previous life! Relive your life and go back to the moment when the killing game comes and the next world begins! In this life, Lin Chuan not only possesses a bug-level talent, he is also a prophet. He has mastered more game rules than anyone else, and he also understands the true horror of the killing game better than anyone else! In this life, Lin Chuan will be invincible!

"Guildbane: Battle for Domination," the virtual MMORPG that has taken the world by storm, players enter a realm where guilds vie for ultimate supremacy. Set four years before Xin awakens from a coma, the game has undergone significant changes and evolved into a battleground for strategic guild warfare. With immersive gameplay, intense player-versus-player combat, and a focus on guild clashes, players must navigate a dynamic world where alliances are forged, rivalries are kindled, and the ultimate goal is to dominate the game's virtual landscape. [CONGRATULATIONS! You’re the LAST player in your generation to enter this game at the exact time of our anniversary date!] You don’t have to rub it on me. Xin muttered. He was keenly aware that his peers left him behind. [You received a GIFT!] Xin was baffled. Maybe because it was his birthday, or it was an anniversary thing? Opening the gift, his avatar glowed, but he didn’t feel like anything had changed. He opened his stat box. ‖ S T A TU S ‖ HP: 40 MP: 20 STR: 2 DEX: 2 CONS: 2 INT: 2 WIS: 2 CHA: ꝏ ‖ E N D ‖ Xin’s head bobbed to the side. “Huh?”

What is a stallion protagonist? An OP protagonist with lots of female partners to satisfy his ‘needs’. When Hale Ravenswood, the world’s number one assassin, gets transmigrated into the loser childhood tormentor of the protagonist of a stallion novel, he must figure out how to escape this minor villain role without getting reaped by the protagonist’s metaphorical scythe of death. Unfortunately, any attempts made by Hale to get out of the protagonist’s influence only seem to draw him closer…

Join discord server for novel discussion https://discord.com/invite/A8fVrq2d _______ What does every living creature desire more than anything else? The answer is rather straightforward: to persist, to endure, to cling to life for as long as possible. This universal desire was no different for a man in his mid-twenties named Ryan. Ryan found himself embroiled within a dangerous game, pursued relentlessly by the God of War faction. In this world, where magic reigns supreme and monstrous beasts of demonic origins roam free, the faction stood as the most formidable power. Struggling desperately to safeguard his life, Ryan succeeded in his endeavors, but only up until a gut-wrenching betrayal from the person he least expected - Noah, his best friend, his confidant. An act of treachery led to his downfall. Betrayal in this world was not a metaphorical stab in the back, but a literal one. The sword that Noah drove into his chest left him lying in a pool of his own blood, his life force slowly draining away. As he lay there, the bitter taste of anger and an insatiable thirst for revenge filled his heart. It was at this moment of despair when an ethereal, angelic female voice echoed in his ear. ._._._._._. [DING! DING!!] YOU HAVE FINALLY MET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE GREAT DIVINITY SYSTEM. DO YOU ACCEPT THE GREAT DIVINITY SYSTEM? [YES] / [NO] ._._._._._. ***** In a twist of fate, Ryan finds himself reincarnated as Ethan Callahan, now imbued with the power of the Great Divinity System. A virgin path unfurls before him, a road yet untrodden. The question that hangs in the balance is this: will he choose the path of vengeance, a road that might lead to his ruin? Or will he opt for a life of peace, a path far removed from blood and betrayal? The choices lie before him, and only time will tell which path he will tread.

An avid gamer is transmigrated into the world of his favorite turn-based strategy 4X* game. But he turned out be to the weakling leader of the weakest Demon faction? As the Sovereign of Lust, Sano Haruki faces a lot of challenges: A useless "System" for an assistant. A very conspicuous location for his headquarters. A severe lack of manpower and resources. A group of hostiles all around the vicinity. Haruki: "What the hell? Am I playing at a "demon" difficulty?!" Well, at least he has an eye candy "Hero" for a loyal servant. It's just too bad he has zero combat capability. System Asmo: "That's great, Master has cultivated his bond with the Hero. You can now use your 'Carnal Connection' Ability of the Sovereign of Lust! Please initiate intercourse to make him your 'Consort' as soon as possible!" Haruki: ??????? To conquer the world, Haruki must first "conquer" the hearts (and bodies) of men. ......................................................................................................................... This is a R18 BL Harem Isekai Fantasy story with a two-faced and scheming uke protagonist. The focus is on the "villain" Lust Demon faction, so there might be some violence, manipulation, fantasy racism, mind break, rape, bestiality and other questionable topics. However, all R18 scenes are consensual and there are still some comedic and light-hearted scenes. Still, be forewarned and read at your own risk! *4X (also known as Explore, Expand, Exploit, Exterminate) is a subgenre of strategy-based computer and board games. The gameplay involves building an empire, with emphasis on economic and technological development, as well as utilizing military and non-military routes to supremacy. Expect a lot of game terms and strategy. Cover: Monad of the Sinful Stone, a Hero from the Lust Demon roster (first appears in Chapter 5). Updates every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 19:00 GMT+8. Enjoy and please feel free to leave a comment or a review!

Title: "Living Eclipse" In the heart of a seemingly ordinary town, shadows dance with malevolence, concealing a sinister truth. "Living Eclipse" unravels the twisted tapestry of a world where manipulation takes center stage, and reality itself is the stage for horror. As the sun sets, a peculiar darkness descends, transforming the mundane into a theater of nightmares. The residents, unaware of the impending terror, succumb to a subtle manipulation, their lives woven into a web of deception. A journalist, skeptical but intrigued, begins to uncover the threads connecting the town's darkest secrets. The eclipse becomes a metaphor for the veiled reality, where nothing is as it seems. The townsfolk, mere puppets in a macabre play, are manipulated by unseen forces, blurring the lines between sanity and madness. The protagonist, haunted by eerie visions, unravels the layers of a malevolent conspiracy that transcends the boundaries of the known world. The living eclipse, a metaphorical manifestation of the manipulation, casts its ominous shadow over the town, distorting reality and warping minds. As the journalist delves deeper, a clandestine organization emerges, orchestrating the horror for its own insidious agenda. Friends turn foes, and the town's facade crumbles, revealing a nightmare within the everyday. "Living Eclipse" explores the fragility of perception, where the real horror lies in the manipulation of truth. The protagonist must navigate a treacherous labyrinth of deceit, facing the demons within and without, to expose the chilling reality beneath the surface of the living eclipse. Will hwe do it or fall accustome to having his moral compass skewed by the manipulation of others?

There are few who can become as righteous as those who have experienced what is truly evil. Likewise, there are few who can become as great as those who have seen what weakness truly costs. Farron is a true nihilist who believes that nothing has value, not even his own life. So, when a fire erupts, he is the first to throw it away and refuses to activate the fire suppression system, condemning himself and a dozen others to death. However, he is transmigrated to the world of Koln by an entity named Life. As if to mock him, it bestows upon him the gift of immortality and expects him to participate in the Lord's Contest. But soon after arriving, he falls in love with Elise and refuses to participate. Their love is a beautiful love that is only said to appear in fiction, but in Koln, fantasy can be made real. They were each outcasts in their past lives and are one another's first loves. They are individually flawed, but to one another, they are perfect. However, Lord's Contests are not easily thrown off. As if in response, Life designs the first event such that killing the most intelligent lifeform in the area will increase the rewards of the lords participating, and because the location is the forest near the couple's home, Elise becomes the target of many other lords. In a pitiful show of weakness, Farron fails to lead the others away and is forced to watch as the scions of The Great Leviathan kill the person he built his new life around and who built her life around him. Blaming his failure, The Great Leviathan, and Life, he tacitly vowed that he would destroy Babylon, ruled by The Great Leviathan, and he would remake himself into whatever he had to in order to do it. He would destroy himself to get at Babylon and kill Life. With time, simultaneously Apollonian and Dionysian forces would come to exist within him, each being, respectively, a cold, calculating, methodical expression of vengeance and an ecstatic, burning, emotional expression. The metaphorical Apollo, the Greek god of the sun, truth, light, and logic would take hold of his mind and dictate his path. The metaphorical Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, emotion, ecstasy, and madness would take hold of his body and dictate his actions. The Apollo within him would plan his route while the Dionysus within him would execute it. - Plan to update once per day. - The cover is of Mot.

An interesting and enjoyable journey for a young man with tremendous intelligence, strong determination and who found himself in young age in mazes that he could not find a way out of, so he got lost in the mazes , so he decided to sail in the wide world to find himself Notices: The maze is a metaphor•__• *This is my first novel *If you are a fan of bloodshed, shock and action, you will enjoy this story *If you like the story, support me morally with a comment or financially *This story contains a lot of comedy, even at the wrong time, so don't be shocked *This novel is pure fiction and does not extend to reality, and I do not intend to offend any beliefs or myths.

The top player of Nexus, Earth's most acclaimed VR MMORPG, finds himself compelled to leave behind his beloved game due to the rising dominance of pay-to-win mechanics. Yearning for a touch of nostalgia, he dives back into his all-time favorite RPG, now enhanced with cutting-edge VR technology. However, he experiences nostalgic disillusionment as his dismay at the outdated graphics and gameplay prompts an overnight modding spree. Yet, as he immerses himself back into the virtual realm, he faces an unexpected hurdle: the inability to log out. -- [Passives:] -- -- [Elven Race:] -- Amplifies mana manipulation skills. -- [Human Race:] -- Grants a 50% boost in EXP gain due to inherent adaptability.