Masterminds Competition

In the era of advanced technology, Derek, a young boy with extraordinary intelligence finds himself caught in a web of lies, deceit and expectations. All he seeked at the time was love and belief contrary to what he had but he wasn't given such. After joining the Mafia association at a young age, Derek slowly uncovers the truth of his life and along the line Derek oncovers a huge secret that will change everything. However what he would never expect was that there had ways been a mastermind, constantly watching him, studying his every move... Plotting for his downfall. How will Derek survive? Or... Did he already predict this?

Rylin thrives on the vibrant chaos of the rodeo circuit. Traveling alongside Wyatt's girlfriend, Cassidy, makes the experience even better, filling their journey with laughter and shared purpose. She sees Rob as another older brother, a steady presence amidst the whirlwind of competition. Rylin's skill shines in barrel racing, and she dedicates herself to caring for the horses they travel with, ensuring their well-being is always a top priority. Life on the road is a dynamic balance of competition and companionship for her. Meanwhile, Jase Hunter, son of Max Hunter, is wrestling with a different kind of chaos. His last relationship ended abruptly when his girlfriend was caught cheating on him, a painful discovery made while he was preoccupied with yet another of life's "ordeals." The betrayal cut deep, pushing him towards the numbing comfort of alcohol. Now, he's usually too drunk to care about girls or the whispers and judgments of the other cowboys. His focus has narrowed to the bottom of a bottle, a stark contrast to Rylin's vibrant engagement with the rodeo world. How do Rylin and Jase's paths eventually cross on the circuit, and what kind of initial interaction do they have given their very different current states of mind?

The Last Legend" is a dark tale of hidden betrayals, forbidden love, and a silent battle for power, in a world where politics and magic are intricately woven together. After the fall of his kingdom and the mysterious death of his parents, Arian enters a mysterious school; a place that appears calm but hides a ruthless competition between factions, each with their own secret agenda. Caught in the web of doubt, hatred, and unstable loyalties, Arian must find his own path. But will he become the hero the future needs, or a victim of games that lie beyond his understanding? (Due to my poor English and the fact that the original language of the novel is different, I used AI to translate, so there may be some grammatical or tone errors in the novel! I apologize to you right now.)

Everything started with a case in the Rusunawa (low-cost rental apartment) a decade ago, a tragedy that became the mystery of the deaths of 5 teenagers who were turned into corpse dolls. Beautiful art but leaving a trail of controversy in the past, it had been forgotten because it violated human rights and was considered immoral. Now that ancient art has resurfaced. Who is the mastermind behind the corpse doll case that is now emerging?

Aaron Sanders, a 24-year-old computer science graduate, is struggling to make ends meet in bustling Los Angeles. Orphaned young and isolated, Aaron’s future seems bleak as he faces rejection after rejection in the competitive job market. But everything changes in an instant when he discovers an astonishing balance of $100 trillion in his bank account. Initially believing it to be a glitch or prank, Aaron is stunned when a holographic screen appears, introducing him to the Fortune Ascended System. [English is not my 1st language. So pardon me for any grammatical mistakes.]

"The masterminds are cooler than heroes," I mutter as I stare at the chess pieces before me. It is easier to be the one who sits in the shadows and moves the pieces, likewise deciding the flow of the game. Heroes will foolishly sacrifice their lives for the good cause and villains will sacrifice the world for their own gain, but masterminds will use both the heroes and villains to their own benefit. Why, you ask? Well, that's because I've lost my life once while trying to be a hero so, I don't want that anymore. I'd rather be a mastermind who molds the world as per my convenience and live peacefully. Because, why not? *** [Defender of Divine Glory says you are the hope of this world.] What? [Goddess of Wisdom believes that you will be the one to save the world.] Wait, what?! [Propose the Grand Duke the idea of a fake marriage.] And, why would I do that?! [Stop the assassination of Prince Eric.] Why would I save him?! [The candidates for the throne are:... Who will you choose?] Ah! I give up... It seems like a curse that anyone who wishes for a slacker life in Isekai will have to go through the most troublesome things. In my past life, I died because of one rookie mistake but after being transmigrated in the world of fantasy I've gotten an opportunity to start afresh, but unlike the protagonists who look for their love and glory, I'd rather make money and live a life of a slacker. I have magic, I have power and I have money, what else do I need? Well, that was the plan but this damn system is getting on my nerves. I mean who in their sane mind would want to mess with the complicated royal family and political affairs? But that's not all though. I've also become the saviour of this world. Things just can't be anymore worse! Besides, the penalty of failing this quest is... [Failure: Destruction of the World.] It seems like if I screw up in selecting the right person then the destruction that is going to befall the world won't be stopped. If I speak of my reward then it's this vague thing. [Reward: Fulfillment of any wish.] "If that's the case then, I'd rather choose the person who would be the best fit for the throne." And that's how I decided that I would become the Kingmaker.

The world died not with a scream, but with a whisper—suffocated by those who thought they were saving it. In their quest to perfect nature, a group of brilliant students brought about its collapse. Now, ash chokes the skies, the seas have turned black, and life has withered into memory. Most of the architects of this ruin are dead, leaving behind only silence and regret. One of the last survivors—once a mastermind of the project—unearths a forgotten time machine buried beneath a forbidden island. Haunted by what he’s done, he entrusts it to the only soul untouched by their lies: Sahabi. Sent into the past with nothing but truth and grief, Sahabi must face the dream that became a nightmare. Because the world already ended—and this time, he must kill the idea before it’s born.

Nin-Ran-Gi is a futuristic dystopian world ruled by a single nation under one authoritarian government, controlled entirely by powerful chaebols—corporate conglomerates that own everything from infrastructure to information. Society is plagued by rampant crime: narcotics, human trafficking, mass murder, kidnapping, and unspeakable atrocities. At the heart of the chaos are vicious outlaw factions and criminal syndicates known collectively as the Sinners—masterminds of terror and destruction. Their brutal massacres have pushed civilisation to the brink, turning once-safe cities into warzones. Though the Special Security Counter Bureau Force (SSCBF) was established to contain the threat, their efforts have fallen short. The streets remain perilous. Justice feels like a relic of the past. Amid the decay, a lone figure emerges: Agent-90—a notorious and deadly assassin, emotionless yet precise. Neither hero nor villain, he operates outside in shadows where the law doesn’t work properly, targeting the Sinners and outlaws who endanger the fragile balance of society. In a world that has lost its moral compass, Agent-90 may be its final reckoning.

In the messy teenage years, between the competition of the cruel worldly pleasure of glory, disdain for the feelings of the subjects. A boy who tries to escape from the dead race.

Hi! I’m Rose à Montasia. My dream is to become the best designer in the world. And now, you’re coming along on my journey from being a student, to working as an intern, and maybe… becoming a boss myself! Maybe. Anyway! My life would be so much easier if I weren’t so tangled up with my classmate, Lucas Sterling, who blackmails me into being his girlfriend. Ugh. Who does that?! And then there’s Vincent LeClair — a.k.a. my boss and mastermind who acts like he owns me, like I’m his personal pet! Anyway, see for yourself… enjoy! -Love Rose-

Seventeen-year-old Ardyn has never left Windmere—one of the smallest and most overlooked of the floating sky isles. A quiet life as a mechanic suits him just fine. But everything changes when an Aerolith unexpectedly responds to him—a phenomenon thought to be reserved for elite athletes. Drawn into Windmere’s Cirran team, Ardyn finds himself in the middle of a brutal, high-stakes tournament where flight, combat, and wind-forged instinct decide fate. Yet as the competition lifts him to heights he never imagined, he begins to glimpse something far more dangerous stirring beneath the clouds—an ancient mystery no one was meant to reach.

As the sole son of the Tyrant King to survive the massacre, Arion Valerius is forced to bear his father's sins. At the hostile Amabel Academy, he is accompanied only by his loyal maid, Elara. When a monster attack gives him a chance to be a hero, the world accuses him of being the mastermind instead. Now, betrayed and slandered, Arion must fight to clear his name while uncovering a hidden conspiracy that threatens the entire kingdom. Can this exiled heir rewrite his destiny?

After a life of hard work, all I received in return was betrayal. So, I decided to eat the Demon and become the mastermind in the shadows. Fantasy | Harem | SMUT | R18 | Demons | MILF | Romance

Jane Evans, a sophomore desperate to win the dance competition and finally step into the spotlight, takes a leap of faith—pairing up with a senior far from her world. What starts as a chance to escape her tragic past soon turns into something deeper… love. But fate has other plans. Their once-peaceful campus isn’t as safe as it seems. Disappearing students. Unanswered whispers. Secrets buried beneath the polished halls. As the competition draws near, so does the darkness lurking in the shadows. Will they unveil the truth, or become a part of it?

Kotarō Nozomi is fluent in English—but not in speaking. Not in front of others. Quiet, observant, and chronically self-edited, he’s somehow drafted into his class’s English Debate Competition… and has no idea how to say no. Paired with Haruka—a bold, expressive club member—and Watanabe, who barely tries, Kotarō finds himself stuck between silence and expectation. At first, standing at the podium feels impossible. But when the tournament begins and he finally opens his mouth… something changes. From makeshift practice rooms to official matches, Kotarō starts to learn how to speak under pressure, how to argue with purpose—and how language can connect more than it divides. A slow-burn, grounded school drama about anxiety, competitive debate, unexpected growth, and the people who force us to speak—whether we’re ready or not.

In a world where magic determines status, the prestigious Arcane High School is the ultimate battleground for the gifted. Paul, a mysterious and seemingly unremarkable freshman, arrives with a secret—he was trained in the Dark Realm, a place where only the strongest survive. Sent on a hidden mission, Paul pretends to be weak, but behind his cold demeanor lies a mastermind plotting something far greater than anyone can imagine. As nobles flaunt their power and elite students—known as The Holy Ones—look down on the weak, Paul observes, calculates, and manipulates from the shadows. But when the Dark Realm starts sending more of its own, Paul realizes he’s not the only one playing the game. With betrayals, power struggles, and a girl who eerily resembles him, Paul must decide: will he fulfill his mission or rewrite the rules of this world?

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.

A man with a lifelong martial arts background, raised in Asia due to his family's profession, moves to the US for education and work. He discovers Historical Medieval Battles through a colleague and becomes deeply passionate about it. He trains hard and becomes skilled enough to represent his country. During a competition, his armor fails, and he's struck in the head with a two-handed axe, seemingly dying. But is this truly the end?"

Uncanny Mind', tells the story of a boy with extraordinary intelligence thrust into a dangerous and competitive world. His skills becoming his sole hope for survival in this dog-eat-dog society – it's not only a struggle to live among everyone else but also against them. The main character must use every ounce of his wit and cunning to rise above oppressive forces that seek nothing less than complete dominance over him. Faced with countless obstacles on all sides, our protagonist is forced to adapt quickly or die trying. Through trial and error and careful planning he soon learns to leverage his exceptional abilities, but will they be enough? Throughout the narrative, there are numerous exciting plot twists as our lead navigates through an array of treacherous ethical dilemmas in an attempt to reach some level of safety for himself where he can finally use his intellect outside the confines of oppression coming from those who wish to subvert any competition using whatever means necessary. Join us in Uncanny—where outsmarting death has never been so exhilarating!

In a world where cultivation and martial arts reign supreme, 60 young disciples gather to compete in a series of trials to become the legendary Jade Phoenix. Among them are Feng Wu and Jian Wei, two ordinary cultivators from a small village who possess determination and courage. As the story unfolds, the disciples will encounter mysterious figures, ancient secrets and hidden dangers. The trials will test not their physical prowess but also their wits, loyalty and character. who will row to the top , and what secrets will be revealed along the way? As the competition reaches its climax, only one will claim the title of " Jade Phoenix ", but the journey will change them all forever.

“To be a hero is to suffer. To be a Minus is to suffer. So we must be heroes for we are one and the same to the world.” -Deus Ex Machina Alic Viser has carried the weight of his father’s sins everyday since he became the first Negative. Now with a world of unwanted heroes Alic is given a chance to change his life and become one of Deus Ex Machina’s Masterminds. Will Alic lead his team of Minuses to change and save the world or will they fall to forces much greater them.

One-line summary: The female lead has a beautiful appearance and seemingly warm personality, but is actually cold-hearted and extremely rational. She has stage-by-stage relationships and won’t two-time, but there will always be someone who secretly likes her. This novel has the following triggers, so if you’re sensitive to these, please don’t read: 1. The female lead has had many relationships, but she treated each one seriously and broke up properly. It’s just that the men unilaterally pestered her incessantly. For the female lead, when she doesn’t like someone anymore, she simply doesn’t like them. (This applies to her relationships with Male Lead 1, 2, 3, and 4 as well, but she’s loyal in each 1-on-1 relationship!) 2. In this novel, Male Lead 2 and the female lead kiss in a car, and Male Lead 1 sees it and beats up Male Lead 2. The female lead calls the police and sends both Male Lead 1 and 2 to the police station! Male Lead 1 begs the female lead not to break up with him. 3. Male Lead 1 has a gentle appearance but an obsessive personality. Male Lead 2 has a delicate and soft appearance, slightly green tea-like (two-faced). Male Lead 3 is a youthful college student and a smart person who has secretly liked the female lead for a long time. Male Lead 4 is the female lead’s father’s special assistant, a business elite with deep, hidden thoughts. 4. At the beginning of this novel, the female lead has already broken up with Male Lead 1 (Chapter 4) and gotten back together with Male Lead 2 (ex-boyfriend). 5. Enter with caution if you have triggers!!!

In the 432 thousanth year in the heavenly calendar, the dragon god of war Bahamut is banished to the earthly realm as the human Parker Grey, where he brings the strongest fighters in the world he can sense together into a competition called the Lord's Advent in order to find two gods that were banished long ago. But during the competition he's given a surprise when an old friend shows up instead.

In a world where the heavens themselves weave intricate schemes, Li Gang is reborn into the brutal cultivation realm of the Divine Spirit World. Here, power is absolute, and the strongest warriors and immortals manipulate fate, treating mortals and weaker cultivators as mere pawns in their grand designs. Armed with the memories of his past life and a mind sharper than any blade, Li Gang quickly realizes that raw strength alone is not enough to survive. Every sect, clan, and faction hides venomous plots, and even disciples are mere tools for their masters' ambitions. The path to power is paved with betrayal, deception, and blood. But Li Gang is no ordinary pawn. With unparalleled intellect and an unwavering will, he begins to turn the tide—navigating deadly conspiracies, outwitting ancient masterminds, and twisting their own schemes against them. Whether through manipulation, ruthless strategy, or sheer defiance, he refuses to be controlled. Yet, the deeper he delves into the world's secrets, the more terrifying the truth becomes. The so-called "Immortals" are not as invincible as they claim. They, too, are caught in a game far greater than he ever imagined. The true masterminds lurk in the shadows, pulling the strings of even the highest cultivators. To break free, Li Gang must not only rise to power but shatter the very foundations of this world’s control. Can he outscheme the schemers and become the ultimate ruler, or will he, too, fall victim to the grand design? In a world of lies, only the sharpest mind reigns supreme. (Some grammatical errors at the beginning chapters. It is fixed later on!)

Luca Moretti, a 19-year-old rookie from Italy, is signed to a mid-tier Formula 1 team, Vortex GP, after dominating the Formula 2 championship. Facing intense pressure, politics, and cutthroat rivalries, he must prove he belongs at the pinnacle of motorsport — while uncovering a dark secret behind the sudden retirement of a former champion. As the season unfolds, Luca faces fierce competition from veterans, team sabotage, media storms, and personal loss — but also moments of triumph, brotherhood, and breathtaking speed.

After losing his younger sister, Simon fell into deep depression and found comfort only in playing her favorite game, The Academy Dream. He never liked the game but played it every night after work. One evening, he fell asleep while playing and woke up inside the game itself, trapped in an elite academy where only the privileged compete for the ultimate prize: becoming a candidate for the throne. But Simon isn't a main character. He's cursed as just an extra, unable to harm any other human and powerless in a world where competition can be deadly. At first, Simon has no interest in the crown or the academy's competition. But everything changes when he realizes his sister might be somewhere in this world too. Now Simon must learn to survive the academy's dangerous politics and use his knowledge of the game to navigate this new reality. Even though he's limited as a cursed extra, he's determined to find his sister and help her succeed, no matter what it takes.

In a world where women are rare and ranked by class, Aenwyn, a modern-day beauty, suddenly appears. She pretends to be different people to stay safe, including a servant, a noble, and even a man. Many powerful and attractive men get close to her, each with strong feelings, even though she keeps saying they are just brothers or not interested. When people find out she is actually a woman, and also the one meant to save the world, everything changes. A special event is held where she must choose a husband, and all the men start fighting for her. What started as hiding her identity turns into a big competition for her love.

Reborn as Shouyo, the former CEO Kakeru Dimasupil finds himself in the desolate village of Kutsilyo, plagued by bandits and mercenaries. After a head injury reawakens his past life's strategic genius and grants him unique abilities like "Appraisal" and "Divine Blueprint" , Shouyo's grief over his sister Yui's murder ignites a ruthless ambition: to transform the lawless land. He forms the "Kutsilyo Shadows," a clandestine group that masterminds a war between the oppressive factions. Uncovering a deep noble conspiracy and the strategic, resource-rich nature of his new home, Shouyo declares Kutsilyo the sovereign "Rimuru City". He rapidly builds an industrial powerhouse with steam technology and mana-infused defenses. But Rimuru's growing power awakens a hidden, ancient entity—the "Heart of the Earth"—which directly links to Shouyo's very being. Now, King Leo's enraged army and cunning noble houses, particularly House Valerius and Volkov, converge, seeking to exploit or control this immense power, threatening not just Rimuru's independence, but Shouyo's closest loved ones and the very core of his new existence

In the competitive world of business, Nathaniel Sinclair and Cassandra's lives collide unexpectedly. Nathaniel, a driven businessman, offers Cassandra a job despite her lack of qualifications. What starts as a transactional arrangement evolves into a journey of mutual discovery and tenacity. Amidst office politics and family pressures, their bond deepens during a transformative business trip to New York City. Despite years of separation and challenges, their love story ultimately triumphs, culminating in a reunion that redefines their future together, marked by forgiveness, redemption, and the joy of married life.

Salvie passes away by a hit by the very people she blackmailed exploited and controlled. She finds herself in a Game of the gods in a universe with a system, in a competition that was randomized based on her personality. Watch with the gods as they entertain us for our amusement. Warning the first few chapters are a bit rough since I had just started writing for the first time. Please Enjoy. The image is not my own and will take down if asked. Support me and my works at www.Patreon.com/Madjic