Any Painting Competition

It is when he found out that he only had a few years to live. Caelum after working hard all his life finally decided to give up and enjoy the remaining life of his, in a countryside apartment. his family didn't care about him nor did he have any close person to open up to. But one day everything changed. Caelum found a mystical quill, a quill that turned his drawing into reality. manifested his imagination. follow caelum as he discovers more secrets about the quill while trying to enjoy the last of his days ------ The start of the book will have a lot of explanation and later would contain heavy world building. and at some point it will have a bit of connection to my other book 'dawn on nocturnal'. but it wont be much, just a little connection. connecting both worlds

Ren Arashi, a notorious assassin known as the White Reaper, finds himself facing a different kind of judgment after death. Instead of eternal damnation, he awakens in the strange and vibrant Spirit World, a land filled with lost souls and curious creatures. He's thrust into a high-stakes competition called the "Spirit World Gameshow," where players compete for a chance at reincarnation. With his carefree yet loyal Soul Guard, Hinata Yushiro, Ren must navigate a series of challenges and quests. Using his Skills, Ren must outwit and outmaneuver his opponents. But the Gameshow holds dark secrets, and the line between competition and manipulation blurs. As Ren delves deeper, he questions the true purpose of the Gameshow. Can he trust the enigmatic Soul Guards? Who are the mysterious creators behind this bizarre competition? And will Ren embrace his newfound powers and carefree spirit to conquer the Gameshow and win the ultimate prize: a second chance at life?

In front of a crowd, the classic "broken engagement" trope unfolded. Gu Feng smiled faintly and took out a golden abacus. "That certain someone, I don’t mind you breaking off the engagement. However, you’ll have to pay me compensation." "At three years and one month old, I secretly fed you a piece of jerky. The meat itself wasn’t worth much, but the seasoning on it was expensive—100 spirit stones." "At three years and two months old, I gave you a wooden knife. This blade was carved over ten years by a master craftsman—1,000 spirit stones." "..." "On top of that, you also owe me compensation for emotional damages over the past 15 years and the next 10,000 years, totaling..." "And for those times I kissed you..." --- Support me on www.patreon.com/c/AnubisTL and Read Ahead!

"Music, film, painting, calligraphy, sculpture, literature..." "You know all this?" "Just a bit." "You mean, you know a bit about all of these?" "Yes, I know quite a bit about all of them." With the System in his pocket, he conquers the world through art, becoming the crownless king that all realms worship.

Ethan Cross was just a broke university student, juggling part-time delivery jobs and barely making ends meet. To make things worse, his girlfriend dumped him for a rich guy, calling him "a loser with no future." But fate had other plans. On a whim, he bought an old painting at an auction for $50, not knowing it would change his life forever. That painting was once the most treasured possession of Alexander Langford, the world's richest man who had just passed away. And in his will, Langford made a shocking decision: Whoever bought the painting would inherit his entire fortune. Now, Ethan is the heir to a trillion-dollar empire, with mansions, private jets, elite companies, and more money than he can ever spend. But wealth comes with its own dangers—rival corporations, underground syndicates, and even secret cults want him dead. To make matters more complicated, Langford’s final wish was for Ethan to marry his only daughter, Myra Langford—a cold and mysterious beauty with a past of her own. With power beyond imagination, enemies lurking in the shadows, and a woman he can’t understand, Ethan must navigate this new world while keeping his true strength hidden. From rags to royalty… his reign has just begun.

In a world where angels, demons and other races lives in hidden dimensions, Nathaniel is just an ordinary student who grow up in a loving family—until one fateful night changes everything. Caught in a deadly battle, two girls from opposing races—Valeria, a devil princess, and Celeste, a holy heir of a Seraph—for saving him from death they gave him their blood. A single drop of blood from both races enters his veins… transforming him into something that should have never existed. What he didn’t expect was that he would now be caught in the conflicts and wars of races he once thought were mere myths. Moreover, why does it seem like he can devour the bloodlines of other races and merge them with his own?

A mysterious painting. A journey through time. A love that defies the centuries. In this captivating romantic fantasy, The Enchanted Portrait: Love Beyond Centuries, a young woman stumbles upon an ancient painting that pulls her into the heart of the Qing Dynasty’s imperial court. As she navigates a world of intrigue, espionage, and hidden secrets, she must uncover the truth behind the portrait—while struggling to survive in a time that is not her own. Caught between duty and desire, trust and betrayal, she finds herself entangled in a web of palace conspiracies and a forbidden romance that transcends time. As the battle for power unfolds, so does the mystery of her own identity. Can she change fate, or is she destined to be a mere pawn in history’s grand design? With lush historical detail, deep emotional intensity, and a thrilling mix of adventure and romance, this novel brings to life a world where past and present collide. Perfect for fans of time-travel dramas, historical palace intrigue, and epic love stories, The Enchanted Portrait promises an unforgettable journey through love, loyalty, and the unbreakable ties of destiny.

Adrian Hudel has always been the invisible son in the Hu family, overshadowed by his elder brother Wryn, who was groomed to inherit the family business. Adrian’s only solace lies in his passion for painting, a dream he clings to amidst the cold indifference of his father, Wuner Hudel. But when Wryn abandons the family overnight, fleeing from an arranged marriage to the richest man in the country, Ethan Levistis, Adrian’s life takes a devastating turn. --- The cover is mine. The cover is of MC-Adrian Hudel. Free to collect. BL Story.

In the Kingdom of Orlos, only those who have any kind of talent will receive fortune and glory. In a competitive society, only those considered strong would survive, but their strength will be determined by the star that shines on their birthday. The archdukedom of Felnatus has four heirs, all born into wonderful and auspicious stars, but one hidden heir is treated like a lowborn in the family.

The grand tournament of mages to become the successor of the Great Wizar A.Veli will take place in the world of AinVeil. 250 contestants chosen from earth will participate in this competition for the ultimate prize- the strength of a god and a wish granted by the great wizard himself. Airon accepts the invite to the tournament for one specific reason and that is to save his younger brother. No chapters on Sunday :)

When there were strange signs in the sky, there must be demons lurking. Li Mo, who had studied antiques since he was young, had a strange change in his eyes after being struck by lightning. With a pair of divine eyes, he gained the ability to see through things and sense objects. He bought a gourd bottle for 500 yuan at a flea market and sold it for 230,000 yuan. A painting he casually bought turned out to be a genuine work by Xu Beihong, worth thirty to forty million yuan. The black double-eared bottle that came with the purchase of a set of gold jewelry turned out to be a genuine possession of the Ming imperial family. Ancient bronze ware, exquisitely crafted porcelain, calligraphy and painting with bold and vigorous strokes, and thrilling gambling stones came one after another. From then on, Li Mo's life underwent a revolutionary change. "I have divine eyes, and there are no treasures in the world that can escape my sight."

Brushstrokes of Us *"Evelyn Sinclair, a sheltered heiress with a hidden passion for art, never expected her life to change the day she met Liam Carter, a struggling street artist with a heart as bold as his murals. When they team up for a city-wide mural competition, their connection sparks a love as vibrant as the colors they paint with. But their relationship is anything but simple. From the pressures of Evelyn’s wealthy family to Liam’s troubled past, every stroke of their journey is filled with challenges. When their story catches the eye of a reality TV show, their love is put under the spotlight, forcing them to confront their differences and fight for a future together. 'Brushstrokes of Us' is a heartfelt, dramatic, and sometimes hilarious tale of love, art, and the courage to create a life that’s truly their own."*

Ren Aldric, a goofy, confident, and hardworking college student with a romantic streak, was living an ordinary life until he was suddenly transported to a fantasy world—alongside several other summoned heroes from Earth. Each hero was blessed with incredible powers and sky-high stats… except Ren. When Ren’s stats were revealed, they were abysmally low, and his only skill, Skill Copy, seemed like a joke. The kingdom’s royal family—kind, loving, and led by a beautiful princess—still believed in him from the start. But the other heroes and nobles mocked him, branding him the "Weakest Hero." However, Ren soon discovers that Skill Copy is far more powerful than anyone imagined. By touching others, he can instantly copy any skill they possess—whether it’s a powerful combat technique, a rare magical ability, or even forbidden legendary powers. While others look down on him, Ren quietly begins to amass an arsenal of abilities, becoming stronger with every encounter. Joining an adventuring guild, Ren embarks on a journey filled with action, danger, and intrigue. He faces off against corrupt nobles, jealous princes, dangerous monsters, and even other summoned heroes who see him as a threat. Along the way, he gathers a loyal group of friends and forms a growing harem of admirers, including commoners, fellow heroes, royalty, and even goddesses. Despite his growing legend, Ren remains true to himself—mixing romance and comedy with his wild adventures. From defeating ancient monsters to toppling corrupted gods, Ren’s name spreads across the land as the hero who started with nothing but grew to become a legend. How will Ren's story unfold as he travels the world, builds his legacy, and finds love and laughter along the way?

Marcel Ndonga, a 14-year-old football prodigy from Cameroon, dreams of surpassing Samuel Eto'o and becoming the best player in the world. His ultimate goal? To lead Cameroon to its first-ever World Cup victory and make history for Africa. From playing in local youth competitions to earning a place in the MTN Elite One, Marcel’s journey is filled with challenges and opportunities. With unwavering determination and the heart of a lion, he strives to rise from the streets of Yaoundé to the grand stages of European football, all while chasing his biggest dream: winning the World Cup for Cameroon. Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. While real-life names of players, clubs, and competitions are mentioned, all events, personalities, and portrayals are purely fictional and do not reflect reality. Any resemblance to actual events, decisions, or behaviors is purely coincidental. This novel is created for entertainment purposes only and does not intend to represent real-life individuals or organizations.

In the world where appearances are everything, where beauty and success defines one's worth, two souls navigating their lives under veils of perfection. To the outside world, there life was peaceful and as flawless as picture painted with smile and wealth. But behind there mask, both carried pain; A pain of betrayal, Hatred, Distrust and Secrets that no one could imagine.

A Journey Through Turmoil and Hope is a reflective exploration of individual's turbulent experiences and their quest for meaning and resilience. Through the raw and candid narrative, the reader is invited to delve into the emotional depths of the protagonist's life, witnessing their struggles with despair, loneliness, and the ever-present pursuit of purpose. Amidst the darkness, glimmers of hope emerge, painting a nuanced portrait of the human spirit's ability to persevere in the face of adversity. This poignant and thought-provoking journey invites readers to reflect on their own lives and find solace in the shared human experiences of pain, growth, and the eternal search for meaning.

a world devoid of color, only black and white paint the world, but color itself still remains, only to those who can truly see what is in front of them

Trei was a normal agnostic highschool boy, who was obsessed with a universe which existed only inthe pages of his book. Black Sun. One day on his way to a debate competition, te entire universe...just ends. The gods of various religions teleport the souls of humanity to a giant void, to be judged, whether they go to the afterlife of their beliefs, end up in a void. Trei, goes last, he gets judged, they find not a trace of favour or distaste for any belief, and he doesn't seem to be interested in any of the given options. so there transmigrate him to another universe, similar to that of his novel, ends up in the body of Aleiric. only catch;the gods wiped his memories of certain events in the lore of his book

(Warning: 2nd Perspective Story) 23 year-old Sienna is far from calling herself an artist– she is a fraud. With a single stroke of her brush, she creates art works unlike any other– hallucinations on canvases. Wishing for what any artist would want, a chance for fame and as well as her master's praise, she found herself confronted with an opportunity of her lifetime. To paint for nobility. No matter how shrewd she is welcomed into the new world of art... She finds herself drawn to the allure of wealth, and love along the path. A gothic tale of art, ambition and déception.... Between her obsession and true love, Seinna Muller will be conflicted.

Xun Ruiwen, a reserved art student, renders the people around him while keeping his own life carefully obscured. However, as he lays down the features, they never seem to settle into place. Hua Ruoyan, a laid-back saxophonist who was born with a rare condition and steadily worsening eyesight, notices his struggle and intervenes with his own unorthodox methods. Guiding Xun Ruiwen’s careful hand across the planes of his face, their demonstrations unfold into something closer to creation. As they spend time together, Xun Ruiwen begins to see as Hua Ruoyan does; through sound, through touch, and eventually through emotions. And when Hua Ruoyan asks to draw him, Xun Ruiwen realizes some portraits can only be finished when you let yourself be seen.

25 chapters advance in patreon. After waking up, Steve found himself transported to a parallel world and participating in a celebrity island survival show. He was an outdated young man who had to visit the hospital just to get a broken finger bandaged. With a frail physique, he even fainted from heatstroke as soon as he arrived on the deserted island. With no experience in wilderness survival, Steve worried that he might not make it out alive. But when he saw several bright and attractive female celebrities who would be living with him for the next few months, a childhood dream suddenly resurfaced—he had always wanted to survive in the wilderness and even enjoyed getting bitten by mosquitoes. This is a multi-national celebrity team survival competition featuring weekly challenges, talent shows, eating contests, treasure hunts, battle royales, and even chicken battles. No immortal cultivation. Includes four female celebrities and a system. Read with caution if you mind any of these elements. for more Episodes visit patreon.com/Noan994

Xia Yu finds himself in an alternate world where he belongs to a single-parent, a financially struggling family. Unlike his previous life as a well-off only child. After living for 18 years with no system, Xia Yu unexpectedly receives an odd "body-swapping game" system. The system allows him to swap or take over the bodies of of any Human or Animal for eight hours a day, in turn acquires various skills called "bonuses" after a successful swap, gaining their speciality. Curiosity and the desire to escape from his mundane life leads Xia Yu to experiment with the system. Ding- [Body exchange has been completed.] [Generating bonus based on the other party's body...] [Obtained bonuses: Music lv1, Painting lv1, Flower Arrangement lv1.] "Well It seems I don't need to sell this body's kidney or get a loan in their name anymore."

In the near future, "New Era Biology", a global giant in genetic technology, has developed a genetically modified drug named "Wolfblood Serum", claiming that it can cure terminal illnesses and enhance physical fitness. However, the drug accidentally activates the ancient werewolf genes in humans, leading to the emergence of the "Wolfblood" group on a global scale. They possess the form of wolves, superhuman self-healing abilities, and heightened perception, but are rejected by society due to their uncontrollable bloodthirsty instincts. The protagonist, Irene (a hybrid Wolfblood with half-human and half-wolf genes), is drawn into the "Genetic Hunting Ground" - a global survival competition manipulated by a dark web organization. The participants are required to hunt down other Wolfbloods to seize genetic fragments, and the final winner will obtain the "Perfect Serum" to lift the bloodthirsty curse. As the competition progresses, Irene discovers that behind the hunting ground lies a doomsday conspiracy of New Era Biology, and her genes are actually the key to unlocking the code of human evolution.

Shows how love can be expressed even when both lovers are far from each othet

Mil would paint pretty lines on a blank canvas, for by the time the paint drips down and faids, time would have automatically healed her. Between this time she would ask herself, "Can't a woman love a man platonically? Or a woman love a woman romantically?" Mil's second year of high school with her friend Jabira was boring yet feasible. However, when one day she meets a classmate in a wedding and finds out their parents know each other, things start to take a turn! The only thing that doesn't change is Mil's and Jabira's humor... "If we were a comedic duo, what would our name be?" "Jabira... Mil.... Ja... il...Jail!" Silence mushroomed over the two.

FRAGILE HEARTS-BOOK # 1: ROSES & THORNS Isabelle Rose Edward is your charming, beautiful and kind yet clever, witty and confident 23-year-old English girl looking for a way to make a name for herself without her family's influence. An up-and-coming designer, she faces hardships as she struggles to remain steady in this competitive world, but is determined far too much to let any hurdles stop her. Adam Thorne is the same 27-year-old cold, ruthless and arrogant CEO of THORNE, looking for new ways to torture people, as some may say. Men cower at his name and women fall at his feet, both wanting to be admired by the most eligible bachelor and business tycoon in the country. With determination, pride, and lots of money to throw around in common, will sparks fly or will disaster strike as these two cross paths?

Synopsis In the grand halls of Averleigh Palace, a competition unlike any other unfolds. By royal decree, the firstborn daughters of noble families must compete for the honor of becoming Crown Prince Alexander’s bride. The trials will test their grace, wit, and resilience, but behind the glittering facade lies a court filled with secrets, ambition, and betrayal. Lady Evelyn has no desire for a crown, nor for the hand of a prince she has never met. With dreams of pursuing medicine rather than royalty, she refuses to play into the expectations of a future queen. Forced into the competition against her will, she vows to fail every trial and return home as soon as possible. But when a moment of fate places her at the center of the royal family’s attention—saving King Aldric’s life during a crisis—Evelyn finds herself in the spotlight she desperately wanted to avoid. The king favors her. The prince begins to take notice. And the other contestants? They are seething with resentment. Yet, unknown to all, Prince Alexander harbors a secret—a love outside the palace walls, one that could unravel the entire selection process. As tensions rise and betrayals unfold, Evelyn must navigate a world of power plays and whispered alliances, all while resisting the undeniable pull between herself and the very man she swore never to love. But in a game where hearts and thrones are at stake, can she truly escape her destiny? A tale of duty, defiance, and unexpected love, The Reluctant Crown is a royal romance where winning the prince’s heart may be more dangerous than losing it.

At Western Star University, Soren Mitaka, a gifted but unmotivated psychology student, conceals his intelligence to avoid attention. Despite excelling on the entrance exam, he lacks a sense of purpose. This changes when he encounters Raine Fukuyo, a mysterious girl with exceptional abilities facing a similar struggle in finding direction. Their shared intellect and unspoken competition foster a connection that leads to a transformative journey. Through their pursuit of self-discovery, Soren and Raine uncover meaning, companionship, and a renewed sense of hope.

Shen Qinglan was a retired top assassin. She had only one wish: to live a life of leisure until her end. Little did she know, fate had other plans. On a sunny, cloudless summer day, lightning struck her down. - Upon waking up, she found herself in a different world. She was in a small village and was considered a foolish girl. She had initially planned to live as a carefree fool, but her family had too many mouths to feed, and there was never enough food to go around. - The first time they crossed paths, he approached her and greeted her, but she ignored him. The second time they met, he was her landlord, and he asked, “Miss, want to be friends?” She nodded and agreed. Delighted, he gave her a house and money, claiming it was to help a friend in need. The third time they met, he brought her a gift. Then, the fourth, fifth, and sixth times... Every time she saw him, she received a new gift.