Basketball Basement

Tetsuo Kawaguchi, a young man with a tragic and messed up past that made him unable to express or feel any kind of emotion passed the entrance exams and enrolled into Toshigawa Academy. After playing basketball again in a gym session he felt as if something was slowly changing within him. After various encounters with other like minded people passionate about the sport and his little sister persuading him to play again, Tetsuo joins the team in order to not only play the sport that he loved as a child but also to overcome his traumatic past.

Anaya has always loved Aarav, her childhood best friend, but he never saw her that way. When a cruel dare exposes her feelings, she faces heartbreak and humiliation. Determined, she refuses to give up—until she finds herself drawn to Ishaan, a confident basketball player who sees her in a way Aarav never did. As college life unfolds, betrayals, misunderstandings, and hidden truths test their relationships. When Anaya finally moves on with Ishaan, Aarav realizes too late that he might have lost her forever. But just as love finds its way, destiny throws another challenge—forcing Anaya and Ishaan to make the hardest decision of their lives. Will love survive distance, regrets, and time? Or will Anaya's heart take her in an unexpected direction? A heartfelt tale of love, second chances, and the courage to follow one's heart.

Yejun, a rebellious troublemaker with a messy home life, never cared about anything beyond skipping class—until one day while skipping basketball practice he hid in the school bathroom to dodge a teacher and found himself face-to-face with Doyun, the heir of a powerful magic family. But something was off. Doyun looked shocked, muttered something under his breath, and bolted out of the room. From that moment on, strange things started happening. And by the time night fell, Yejun found himself yanked out of the normal world—teleported straight into a realm of magic, danger, and secrets he was never supposed to know. The kicker? He wasn’t the only one. Doyun had been dragged there too. Lost a world, the two receive a letter—one Yejun doesn’t understand, but Doyun recognizes instantly. It’s an invitation from Horizon Valley, one of the most powerful magic schools in existence. And whether they like it or not, their journey is just beginning.

Jonathan Brandit was once on the path to becoming a professional basketball player, but a car accident changed his life forever, leaving him wheelchair-bound and filled with regret. Haunted by thoughts of what could have been, Jonathan spends his days shooting hoops in a gym. One day, he suffers a heart attack and wakes up in a completely different world, in the body of another person. To his astonishment, Jonathan realizes he's now living inside the world of a novel he once read, titled "Turning Point," which revolves around basketball. He has become an "extra" player name Ethan Albarado—a benchwarmer—on the protagonist's team, Lucas Graves. With this unexpected second chance, Jonathan or Ethan Albarado is determined to achieve his dream of becoming a pro basketball player. But in this new world, will he rise to greatness, or will he face new challenges that threaten to bring him down again?

A typical, frail senior high school student had acquired the SuperCivilization Technology System. From academic dreg to academic prodigy, from the weak to the strong. Basketball genius, top-level hacker, medical sage, business tycoon... Empowering the nation through technology, elevating our great Huaxia!

In her previous life, Jiang Yan's mother was murdered by her stepfather under the guise of celebrating their wedding anniversary with a trip abroad, and Jiang Yan herself, holding a huge inheritance, was locked by him in the basement of a villa and had one of her hands mangled. As natural disasters became more frequent and the apocalypse descended, the stepfather's family, hiding in the villa waiting for the apocalypse to pass, ultimately set their sights on Jiang Yan... With the opening of her eyes, Jiang Yan was reborn three months before the apocalypse. After activating her portable Space and successfully taking her revenge, she, now in possession of a massive amount of funds, started a global shopping spree: yachts, helicopters, off-road RVs, weapons, amphibious boats, necessities for clothing, food, shelter, and transport; everything from five-star delicacies to tasty street food hidden in remote corners... she bought and hoarded them all, bringing everything into her Space! Seeing that there was only one month left, Jiang Yan began a cramming-style learning binge: shooting! Flying planes! Driving boats! Hand-to-hand combat! Agricultural Planting! She even learned how to operate an excavator from the Red Xiang Technical School! In July, a double typhoon that caused seawater backflow starting from Japan marked the beginning of the apocalypse. A super high temperature wave followed right after, sweeping across the globe, along with torrential rains, earthquakes, pest infestations, extreme cold, nuclear contamination, mutation of animals and plants... one natural calamity after another ensued! While others fought over a packet of instant noodles or half a bottle of water, Jiang Yan was leisurely planting vegetables, raising fish, sitting comfortably in her safe house with air conditioning on, and enjoying her hot pot meal~ PS. This entire story is fictitious.

Seventeen-year-old Han Jiho has spent years nursing an impossible crush on Kang Minjae—Haewon High's untouchable golden boy. A basketball star with near-legendary status, Minjae is everything Jiho is not: confident, popular, seemingly perfect. One careless moment changes everything. A misunderstood drink-sharing incident transforms into a school-wide rumor that Jiho and Minjae are secretly dating. But instead of shutting down the gossip, Minjae does the unthinkable—he plays along. Suddenly, Jiho finds himself trapped in a fake relationship with the very boy who's occupied his daydreams for years. Dodging nosy classmates, placating his fiercely protective best friend, and wrestling with his own thundering heart becomes Jiho's new normal. The longer the charade continues, the more blurred the lines between pretense and reality become. Because Minjae's reasons for maintaining their fake relationship remain a mystery. Is this just an elaborate game? A social experiment? Or something else entirely? Jiho is about to find out that some secrets are best revealed one stolen glance at a time.

On the first day of school, the innocent and well-behaved Lin Xiaoman was tricked by her best friend into delivering a love letter to the notorious “school bully,” Jiang Ye. However, in a twist of fate, she mistakenly handed him a letter of apology instead. Jiang Ye raised an eyebrow and read aloud, “‘Jiang Ye, I secretly watch you play basketball every day...’ —— So you like me this much?” In reality, Jiang Ye had been harboring secret feelings for her all along, and the so-called “letter of apology” was a clever ruse he had orchestrated himself!

Aarav Malhotra is the ultimate troublemaker at one of the wealthiest schools in India. A top student and the captain of the basketball team, he’s known for his mischief, charm, and a reputation for making even the most disciplined students lose their cool. With a brain sharp enough to ace any exam and an attitude that keeps everyone on edge, he thrives on chaos, but it’s a chaos he controls… or so he thinks. Alaya Varma, on the other hand, is the class president—organized, responsible, and always on top of things. Her life revolves around keeping the class in order and ensuring everything goes smoothly. But there’s one big problem: math. She can’t wrap her head around it, and it’s a constant source of frustration. To top it off, Alaya’s just as chaotic in her own way, though she tries to hide it beneath her responsible exterior.As they spend more time together, the lines between enemies and something else start to blur. What starts as an adversarial relationship filled with comedic mishaps gradually turns into something deeper. Alaya’s organized world begins to mix with Aarav’s unpredictable one, and suddenly, they find themselves learning from each other in ways they never imagined. But beneath all the drama, fun, and chaos, both are dealing with their own struggles—Aarav, with the pressure to always live up to expectations, and Alaya, with the burden of being perfect for everyone around her. As they navigate the ups and downs of high school, their journey becomes not just about rivalry, but about finding balance, understanding, and maybe even love amidst the mess. Chaotic Calculations is a high school romantic comedy that tackles the hilarious and sometimes messy journey of two seemingly opposite classmates who learn to navigate life, school, and each other—proving that sometimes, love is just as chaotic as math itself.

At first glance, this seems to be a story about a basketball player striving for the pinnacle of his career and invincibility. However, in reality, Ming You seeks victory not through traditional training and skill development, but through strategies, intrigues, injuries, violence, and murder. Ming You is willing to employ any means necessary to achieve his goal — becoming invincible and a talent in his field, namely basketball. In addition to the brutality required to secure victories, Ming You must contend not only with basketball teams but also with managers seeking maximum profit, as well as investigators and detectives, since murders cannot simply be ignored as Ming You would prefer.

Some exist with pride, others struggle with pride, some compete with pride, and there are those who fail with pride, but very few can walk away with pride. Congratulations, for as you read these lines, you have witnessed the whole lives of many great basketball players. This pronunciation was embodied when Stephen Curry, after facing defeat in 2021, claimed that no one would want to face them the following season; When Tim Duncan was convinced before the start of the 2014 Finals that they would not mess up; When Kobe Bryant promised at Old Buss's memorial to take the Lakers to the playoffs; When Nowitzki, shedding his label as a soft player, retreated to the locker room in tears at night; When Kevin Garnett let out a skyward howl after holding the championship trophy; When the 2004 Detroit Pistons won and the F4 Lakers lost… Our story begins in an era when pride still mattered.

In a parallel reality, humanity thrives on Ether—a strange, potent energy harvested from the alien element Anonium. But progress has a price: the slow awakening of the Engine, an Eldritch machine lurking beyond comprehension, its intentions veiled in static and whispers. As its influence creeps into the world, society teeters on the edge of unraveling. Caught in this cosmic storm are two high school girls from Corwood, Tennessee. Rachel Harper, a fierce basketball captain, discovers she can bend time itself—each use warping her reflection with static and chipping away at her identity. Her best friend, Emily Voss, is plagued by visions of her own deaths across countless alternate lives, each fragment pushing her closer to despair. Together, they uncover cryptic ties between their powers and the Engine, though the purpose remains a haunting enigma. Enter Elijah Carter, a weathered P.I.A. agent with a rare gift: he sees echoes of the supernatural lingering in the air. Dispatched to investigate disturbances linked to Corwood’s new Ether reactor, Elijah finds himself outmatched by forces he can’t fully grasp. Meanwhile, the ruthless drug lord Dezerea Hernandez unleashes Gloom onto the streets—a substance that turns users into static-shrouded Hollows—hoping to expose a threat she believes endangers humanity. As Rachel’s connection to the Engine grows, its cold, mechanical logic threatens to consume her. Emily, sleepless and tormented by her visions, fights to defy a fate that feels inescapable. With the Engine’s awakening looming, the line between collapse and rebirth blurs. Can two teenage girls rewrite their destinies—or will they become footnotes in a story that breaks the very walls of reality? Warning: This meta cosmic horror tale weaves violence, psychological unease, heavy foreshadowing, red herrings, and fourth-wall fractures.

Most young girls have their crush, which they tell their best friend about incessantly. Selena belongs to this group of teenage girls, and for more than a year she has been sighing for the handsome Felix, who is the school's basketball star. Unfortunately, this charismatic 18-year-old is the dream of every teenage girl attending this high school, so Selena's strong infatuation is only poured over the pages of a notebook. The 16-year-old would never dare say a word to him, and would still be sighing in secret if it weren't for her friend's crazy idea. By a strange coincidence, a notebook with a story about Selena and Felix lands in his backpack, and this heralds the beginning of their dangerous relationship. A teenage girl who thought he was the prince of her dreams becomes trapped in his ill love. She doesn't know what the obsession is until one day she hears a disturbing phrase from his lips: “If I can't have you, no one will have you.”

The year is 5244, and humanity has been on pause. Despite centuries of technological advancements, society has stagnated, glued to their phones. Knowledge, ambition, and human connection have crumbled. SOB442 a 12 year old.Is different. A self-proclaimed genius in a sea of mindless phone addicts, he feels like the last person alive who craves something more—knowledge, purpose, meaning. In a world where even his family barely looks up from their devices, SOB442’s only friend is TFR100, a friend so absorbed in tech he barely knows how to speak.But everything changes the day they stumble upon a mysterious object in TFR’s basement: a “slab” unlike anything they’ve ever seen. Made of leather and filled with strange, thin sheets—paper—it carries a title: The Adventures of Shawn and Tucker. To SOB442, it’s not just a curiosity; it’s a relic from a forgotten era, a key to uncovering humanity’s lost history. Determined to uncover the truth behind the slab, SOB442 embarks on a quest to learn what the book holds and why it was buried in a world that’s forgotten how to read. Along the way, he’ll face resistance from a society that sees no value in the past, a government that thrives on ignorance, and his own doubts about whether one kid can reignite the spark of human curiosity. In a world where everyone is online, can one boy reconnect humanity to the stories that made it human?

James Calloway has spent his life being groomed for power. As the heir to a billion-dollar family empire, his path was set—an Ivy League degree, a future in finance, and a seamless transition into the world of wealth and influence. But James chose basketball instead, defying his ruthless parents in pursuit of his own dreams. Now, as the star player for Middleton University, he’s determined to prove he’s more than just a trust fund kid playing a game. Jordan Miles has always had to fight for what he wants. Coming from a working-class background, he clawed his way to the top, carrying the weight of his Mom's sacrifices on his shoulders. As Madison College’s star player, he’s relentless on the court, fueled by the need to succeed—not just for himself, but for everyone who believes in him. James and Jordan are rivals in every sense. They despise each other’s arrogance, their opposing backgrounds, their competing legacies. Their battles on the court are legendary, their tension undeniable. But as their final season unfolds, something unexpected begins to take shape beneath the animosity—a connection neither of them can ignore. When their secret feelings come to light, their world explodes. Their teammates, the media, and even their families turn their romance into a scandal. And with the NBA draft looming, their careers and futures hang in the balance. Faced with the ultimate choice—hide who they are to preserve their dreams or risk everything for each other—James and Jordan must navigate the brutal realities of love, fame, and identity in a world that isn’t ready for them. Because some rivalries don’t end with the final buzzer. Some turn into something much deeper.

In a world where technology is both a weapon and a secret, Anon is not just another engineering student. Beneath his quiet, unassuming facade lies a hidden mastermind—a hacker, a builder, a creator. Fueled by loneliness and an insatiable curiosity, he spends his nights in the forgotten basement of his home, piecing together something no one has ever dared to dream of: an AI so human-like, so perfect, that she blurs the line between synthetic and real. But creation is only the beginning. As his AI partner comes to life, Anon’s world expands beyond the basement. His skills in hacking, engineering, and manipulation pull him into the shadows of society—where power, secrets, and beautiful women await. From elite hackers to corporate spies, from childhood friends to dangerous strangers, Anon finds himself at the center of a growing storm. Some seek his technology. Others seek his heart. With a mind that sees patterns others miss and an ambition that knows no limits, Anon is no longer just a boy in a basement. He is becoming something more—something unstoppable. But power comes with a price. In a world where trust is a currency and love is both a weapon and a weakness, will Anon rise as a hidden king… or will he be consumed by the very world he is trying to shape?

An amateur web novel author was magically transferred to a parallel world. It didn’t take long for him to realize that, overall, the parallel world was similar to his. Yet, there were some considerable differences in the minor details. Leonard Ethan quickly learned that there were many things he could do in the new world. However, just as he was about to make a name for himself, he was forced to embark on a global treasure hunting journey because of a Card System. “You might be interested in the unique first-edition Holy Bible that can be found on the bookshelf in this old house. “ “This basement isn’t as plain as it seems. You might find something surprising if you look closely.”

they're coming for me! to get it out on me ! should I bite my tongue to death or spank my head and burst it open ,so they can only see the bleeding flesh inside it? no!! that'd be of no use ,that won't stop them . all they want is a flush to inflict suffering on, dead or alive ,it doesn't matter to them ! it's of no use, even if my body is dead and slowly decaying it'd still be warm before it will get cold even if it has no longer a soul , it'd still hurt torture me all you want , throw me into burning pit ,break my head open and put flames in it let my brain burn to blisters and to ashes I'll scream for you even after my vocal chords are twisted do what you want , whatever it is ! , but I ask of you for just that one thing if you have what it takes to do that in your fleeting mercy!!. that four walled store room was eery as it can get ,that person heard a whimperering downstairs the basement , and unlike the one in the store room who resisted none ,the one from the basement cried for mercy and screamed for salvation it was stupid of them to do it so . they can't escape this ,no one can hear them from outside it was in their destiny to rot in there or atleast rot their rationality and minds before they will get out from that place !!

Noah had an interesting decision to make, now that the whole of Olympus had assumed that he was a criminal and his father, Haphaestus had turned his back away from him. To the world, Noah is a thief, an assassin and a murderer. But is he? After the hearth is stolen under nose of the goddess Hestia, Noah must prove his innocence and find the real culprit under heavy risks. And by doing so, the basketballer must prove to be worthy of enduring the wrath of the court. Would Noah be on time to prove his innocence or will he get eliminated by the gods?

Eli’s life takes a terrifying turn when he finds an old, forgotten mirror hidden in his basement. Drawn to it by strange whispers, he unlocks a dark secret—a parallel world where twisted versions of himself and others are trapped inside shattered reflections. Desperate to escape, Eli makes a horrifying choice, only to find that he has unknowingly opened a door that can never be closed. As his reflection begins to bleed into reality, Eli faces the terrifying realization that the mirror’s curse isn’t just about looking into it—it’s about becoming it. With his body and soul pulled into a distorted version of his own life, Eli is forced to confront a version of himself he can never escape. In the end, Eli’s desperate attempt to shatter the mirror only traps him forever, his reflection now a nightmarish entity—bound to the glass for eternity, screaming as he fades into darkness.

[Story is being rewritten for a chance to be contracted and to be in WSA 2025.] Yang has a disease that limits her from playing sports she loves basketball. She always had a basketball in her hand for as long as she could remember but she was diagnosed with her illnesses at birth. But she still played but was limited on how long she could by her couch, parents, and doctor. But her love for the game and drive kept her going but there was also something else, her best friend Lucy they were childhood friends and grew up playing together. She would always support her and be there for her when she needed her Lucy also was a star player and captain of the team she was head and shoulders above the rest. With Yang limitations she wasn't able to be on the court with her for long even though she was talented the game put a lot of strain on her body so she would sit most of the game or sit out one half of it. She wanted to be able to play as long as she could without the limitations placed on her and play with the one that she loved and chased after. But in highschool Lucy got an offer of where she could go to a prestigious renowned all girl highschool that was the best in girls basketball. They offered Lucy to join them after this season and if she managed to lead the team to the playoff for the 3 third time making it 3 years straight or win MVP this year it would be an all paid scholarship. Hearing that Yang world came cracking down she thought that none of her hope or dreams would come true if she couldn't manage to stay with Lucy. Even though she was the co-captain the number 2 who rivaled Lucy but due to her illnesses it limited her and stopped others from making offers to her because of the risk. She thought she would lose Lucy at this rate until one day at practice when she over sorted herself at practice a screen popped up in front of her asking one question will you sacrifice your body to achieve your wishes?

Growing up playing basketball she loved the sport as her family was renowned for being dominant in the women's street ball futuristic professional women's nba. With her having access to her System Suzy she was able to fight her sickness symptoms of her Sickle cell. That kept her from being able to play alot of games. but being granted as second chance she now knows that she not only has 1 threat but one that threatens not only her well being but of those she love. Will Yang be able to stop it this time while she also tries to get back her love ones as she's not the only one to be brought back to the past.

What makes you look different at night after staying up after midnight on Halloween? Living without their physical body attached to their shadows, twelve-year-old Wesley Bones and his Mother find it difficult to survive on their own anymore. Because it causes them to see ghostly images of an undead phantom haunting them in their basement. No matter what they do to get the undead phantom to believe, they don’t need their shadow to glow in the dark. They give the deadly cloaked phantom their power to be unreal without living with their shadows to the mortal living until they can accept themselves as glow in the dark shadows. To stay out of the shadows in their everyday lives. Or be lost or cursed with having an enchanted shadow to be afraid of never having a normal life again. The secret to keeping their lives safe is that they must obey the phantom living in their basement. To never let anybody know what they are hiding from. And keep their spirit from losing their ability to make their shadows glow in the dark, where they belong.

In the quiet, mysterious town of Caveroop, Terra Tunes, a high school student battling a tumultuous life, is forced to start over at the only school that would accept her: Caveroop High. Reluctantly, she tries to keep a low profile, but that becomes impossible the moment she’s assigned a room with Pink Spencer, the most popular girl on campus. Everything changes when Terra is swept into a world of dark secrets, supernatural beings, and ancient rivalries. After attending a party, she discovers that Jesse, the irresistible basketball star, is a vampire. What’s worse, The return of the school’s old nemesis, Nemus, signals a new threat to Caveroop High, while Jennifer Brown, a vicious werewolf with a relentless ambition to become the alpha, has returned to make everyone pay for past wrongs. As Terra grapples with these escalating dangers, she learns an earth-shattering truth: she is the last dark witch, a powerful being destined to end Nemus’ reign of terror. But with this revelation comes even more chaos, her newfound powers only complicate matters. Jesse, who was once cold and dismissive toward her, now reveals he has feelings for her, creating a storm of jealousy and rivalry with Pink, who will stop at nothing to tear them apart and reclaim Jesse's affection. With a powerful bond forming between enemies and allies alike, Terra must navigate a treacherous path of love, betrayal, and revenge. As secrets unfold, alliances are tested, and the lines between friend and foe blur, Terra must confront her destiny and face the darkest forces of the supernatural before Nemus and the deadly forces at his side can destroy everything she’s come to love. In a world where power, magic, and supernatural creatures rule, can Terra bring peace to Caveroop, or will the darkness consume her first? The fate of the entire school and perhaps the world rests on her shoulders. "Tunes" is a breathtaking supernatural thriller where love, betrayal, and revenge collide in a school full of vampires, werewolves, witches, and secrets waiting to be uncovered.

[WSA ENTRY 2025] Power—he had craved it from the moment he stepped through those towering walls. They called him weak. Fragile. But they had no idea. Hidden within him was a secret—an ability far beyond their comprehension. He had dreamed of becoming the leader of the basketball team. Instead, he awakened something far greater. A force strong enough to shatter the world… or rebuild it. Now, the fate of his entire world rests in his hands. Will he rise… or will everything fall into chaos?

A man who don't know what to do with what he thought of as a worthless life, accidentally found a mysterious glowing bead on the basement of his house. He is a lover of any ACG works and novels. seeing that it looks mysterious he swallowed it... ...What do you think happen to him next?

With no memories of her past and danger lurking at every turn, Kill—named for her disposability—has known only survival. After barely escaping an accident that nearly took her life, she is taken in by a group, finding refuge in a dark, cold basement that soon becomes her new home. Though their words are sharp and their actions distant, she knows they care in their own way. But everything shatters when she is accused of the ultimate betrayal. Branded a traitor by the very person she admired most, she is blamed for the murder of their leader and her own teammates. Sylvia whispers venomous words into their ears, turning them against her. The trust she fought to build crumbles and the warmth of her newfound family is replaced by cold, unforgiving stares. Alone and hunted, Kill—now known as Ren—desperately searches for the truth behind the accusations. Yet, amidst the chaos, fragments of forgotten memories begin to surface—pieces of a past that might explain everything… or destroy her completely. Who was she before all of this? Why does the image of a kind woman with shining black eyes haunt her dreams? With enemies on all sides and the truth buried beneath years of deception, Ren must uncover the secrets of her past before the shadows swallow her whole.

In Tokyo's vibrant high school scene, Zenkichi, a charming basketball star, and Akane, a brilliant academic achiever, engage in a heated rivalry. Forced to work together for the school festival, they uncover hidden vulnerabilities and shared passions. As they navigate love, family secrets, and self-discovery, Zenkichi and Akane must confront their fears and learn to trust each other. Will their rivalry blossom into romance, or will their differences tear them apart?

More Than Just a Game follows the lives of two high school students, Liam Tanaka and Zoey Nakamura, whose paths cross in the most unexpected of ways. Liam, a skilled and hardworking basketball player, is known for his humor, intelligence, and competitive spirit. However, when it comes to love, he's completely clueless. Zoey, on the other hand, is a cheerful and determined volleyball player with a shy personality, often hiding behind her vibrant smile Through moments of rivalry, laughter, and heartwarming gestures, More Than Just a Game is a journey of discovering what it truly means to love and be loved, both on and off the court.