Realistic And Contemporary

What is growth? Is it learning from mistakes? Walking through the tides of luck and misfortune as time drags you forward? Or is it choosing to embrace the future with an open mind—regardless of what you've lost? Then what would you call my path? I’ve grown through regression. I’ve chosen my own luck. I’ve endured misfortune and forged a resolve that refuses to break. Now, I aim for the pinnacle of existence. [Simulation Menu Unlocked] Simulation Anchor Point Detected. Anchor: ???

In the world of Pangaea, there exist countless roads to power, whether it is the most basic martial arts or the precarious bridge of the darkest arts; all hold the same potential for endless power.

I’m no hero, no reincarnated prodigy—just a 47-year-old man, a native of Orario, and a long-time member of Ganesha Familia. I’ve seen gods rise, adventurers fall, and promises turn to blood in the dungeon’s dark. This is not a story of chosen ones or meteoric level-ups. It’s a grounded take on Danmachi—where survival means strategy, money can rival strength, and Familia politics are deadlier than monsters. I won’t rush to the bottom of the dungeon. I’ll show how Orario really works. Welcome to the side of Danmachi where reality bites. ———————————————————————————————————— Disclaimer: Danmachi (also known as Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?) is the intellectual property of Fujino Ōmori, SB Creative, and other respective rights holders. I do not own any part of the original series. This fanfiction is a work of passion made for entertainment purposes only. I only claim ownership of the original characters and plot elements I have created specifically for this story.

A possibly poor attempt at making a novel for the first time. In general, I'm trying to be realistic, a couple characters are based off of a couple of my friends. As the story goes on, characters can get traumatized, scarred for life, or losing limbs. Some may go insane just by wanting to go home, praying it's all a dream.

Arsol (Username: Hakkun) is your average eighteen-year-old tech nerd; he reads cliche light novels, plays video games (way too many), studies for exams, and he programs! Does he have friends? A social life, maybe? Nah, he’s an anti-social whose inner monologues revolve around how humans suck. He’s the type who blames the world for his problems: edgy, angsty, emo— thinks he’s smarter than everyone and has answers for the world’s crisis. Gotta give it to him, though, he a young talent at whatever he does. His skills for programming, gaming (FPS) as well as studying makes up for the fact that he’s an arse. So much so, that he stops going to school altogether and locks himself in his room, he’d rather be with his computer. Because Arsol is on a mission! He’s been collaborating with online strangers who are all equally gamers and computer nerds, who understand him, and who all have this idea to make this steampunk/dieselpunk game called ‘Hero of Emberstein.’ Now, Arsol won’t lie, he’s obsessed. Being one of the co-creators, he finds himself adding features and details he’d want in an MMORPG. The only thing he dislikes is the customizable character features; he never understands such a personalized activity. He prefers Gacha. After 3 years, the game is finally available for beta testing, his 7 online co-creators are all ready to click the play button. But little does Arsol know, he would for real be in the game, like in person, like ISEKAI-ed, like he could die, for real for real. What's worse is, everyone who clicked the play button for the beta test, has also been Isekaied. So like, maybe over a thousand or more? Arsol thinks it’s his fault innocent players are getting transmigrated into HIS game, because he remembers that he removed the 'EXIT' button as a harmless malfunctioning prank-- turned deadly?! Oops. Journey along with Arsol as he hides his identity as the creator, the culprit, and the administrator. And that time he finds out his 6 online friends are all here as well, but where?! Who?! UGH, THIS IS WHY HE HATES CUSTOMIZABLE CHARACTERS! ( I DO, IN FACT, OWN THE COVER )

Loretta is the cherished, unseen daughter of Alpha Enzo of the Moon Pack. She was never allowed outside the walls of her chambers nor allowed to lift a single thing, but all that changed when she was five and her father, the greedy, rebellious, murderous beast, was killed. On the day of the attack, she was smuggled out through a secret passage, only to fall into the hands of a grieving woman from the Blood Pack, a mother broken by loss. A chance encounter... or fate? Thirteen years later, Loretta serves in the palace of the Blood Pack — adored by many, but watched most closely by the cursed triplets. They would kill to protect her... or to possess her. Their obsession runs deeper than anyone dares to admit. But some secrets aren’t meant to be hidden forever. Even though Loretta isn’t aware of her true origin and existence, she was still Alpha Enzo’s daughter. She still carries his hated blood running in her veins. The same blood that caused the death of the triplets’ parents and left them with a cruel curse. As children, the triplets swore vengeance, to make that blood pay for the curse that haunts them to this day. Yet fate has woven their paths together... cruelly, irrevocably.... What happens when her true identity is revealed? Will those who once swore to protect her turn against her? Or will love defy blood and fate?

We’ve all read about heroes summoned to defeat the Demon King, but what happens when a soul from our world is tasked with taking down those very heroes? **** What is power? That was the question Kamizawa Takeshi once asked. “To protect,” his father said. “To love,” his mother cooed. But those answers crumbled. Only one voice echoed beyond death. Only one truth carved itself into his soul— “Strength.” His grandfather’s word, spoken like thunder wrapped in brimstone. Crowned with twisted horns that pierced the heavens, he sat atop a grotesque throne— a mountain of corpses: man and woman, child and god, all fused into the flesh of conquest. Beneath a blood-red sky, with the world burning at his feet, the Demon King smiled. This was power. And Takeshi, reborn in a world of heroes, swords, and magic— would inherit it all.

What if there existed an entire world within a VR game that felt incredibly realistic? Akio, a teenager who despises the latest hyped game, Three Realms Online, undergoes a twist of fate when his father entrusts him with a developer's testing copy to play and encourages him to give the game a chance. Akio's father, a lead developer of the game, has dedicated years to this project and desires for Akio to experience the 'life-changing game' he helped create. What could possibly go wrong?

Christopher Bookers is transported to an alternate dimension when on a leisurely trip to a mall, plotted as the succeeding heir to the Yavhel Barony when the heirs begin to attempt to murder each other. Only problem is -- Christopher's favorite game was Rise of Nations, and he still has the Expansionist mindset. Alongside his system that feels like a Tutorial rather than an aide, he shall become a superpower!

Japan – National News Broadcast The polished news anchor sat upright, her gaze sharp as she adjusted the stack of papers before her. The newsroom behind her hummed with quiet urgency, the weight of the moment settling over the broadcast. "Authorities are baffled by a sudden and unexplained surge in sleep-related deaths across Japan," she began, her voice steady yet tense. "More and more citizens are passing away in their sleep without any prior health concerns. Experts are working tirelessly to determine the cause, but no clear explanation has emerged. Authorities urge the public to remain vigilant and report any unusual symptoms before bedtime." A graphic appeared, displaying the spike in fatalities over the past month. Behind her, unsettling photographs flickered across the screen—blurred images of individuals found in their beds, their faces frozen in expressions of terror. The anchor’s tone shifted. "Health officials recommend citizens avoid excessive fatigue and maintain healthy sleep habits. More updates will follow as investigations continue." --- United States – Paranormal Podcast In a dimly lit podcast studio, the host leaned forward, his eyes wide with curiosity. Across from him, a rugged man in a worn flannel shirt, gripping a faded photograph in one hand and a beer can in the other, leaned back in his chair. "So, you're telling me you saw this creature firsthand?" the host asked, clearly intrigued. The man scoffed, shaking his head. "Damn right, I did. Ugly thing had wings bigger than my body—slow but sneaky. Thought it could steal my pigs again, but I was ready this time—camera in one hand, shotgun in the other." He slammed the table for emphasis, then shoved the blurry image toward the host. The photograph depicted a small, red-skinned humanoid figure with large, bat-like wings, its eyes glowing faintly in the darkness. "Spit, the thing didn’t know what hit it when I fired!" the man chuckled, his voice full of excitement. The host held up the picture to the live chat. "Alright, what do you think? Mothman? Demon? Or is our friend here just seeing things?" The chat exploded with theories—some skeptical, others eager for the investigation to continue. --- China – Liangyuan Street Market Surveillance footage from a bustling night market in China captured a chilling scene. A woman in a red qipao walked gracefully through the crowd, her figure striking in the soft glow of lanterns. Suddenly, she paused. Her body flickered—like a glitch in a video—before vanishing completely, as though she had never existed. The footage zoomed in, replaying in slow motion. In the final frame before she disappeared, her face distorted unnaturally, her eyes hollow and empty. The screen cut abruptly to black.

This is the story about a man enjoying his peaceful day. while he was playing his video game on his xbox. He was creating his own civilization for very long time and, recreate his race. Then he got sudden message from a unknown link saying. Update your game to a better version and experience the daily life of your npc world. At that moment when my game finished downloading. The game change and became to realistic. His new virtual reality headset. That he brought online and thought the game wasn't that great. When he login into Xbox and saw new version of his games, and popping up new updates and download new maps. The game became to intense. New version and new graphic started to become so realistic. The npc was able to talk like there real person. He was able to communicate and help them level up. That's when the gamer started to experience and guide his npc students to a new era. The war is about to be changed and new version of themselves about to adapt to their new skills. Ding! [Congratulations! your new recruit as learned your skills] Ding! [Your recruit skill has been update and been advanced to B rank skill] Ding! [Your recruit as learned your moves and advance to level 1 to 10] Ding! The gamer was locking in. He was teaching them modern technique and they quickly understand and been enlightenment. He could not understand why they suddenly leveled up, just by teaching them. All npc were kneeing before him. They were all showing respect towards him and, looking at him like their his master. With single basic math and fighting moves. They all quickly advance and leveled up again. Ding! [Your students as advanced to higher class.] Ding! [Your students as learned low grade martial arts] The gamer didn't know that the world he is in, is real. So many of his students were now conquerors and build their own territory across the lands. Family and friends were at uh looking at their love ones being top of the world. The gamer was astonished. He kept going to different maps and seeing unknown things. His presence was known to all creatures before him. With wave of his hand, the entire island blow up. Ding! [You earn kill point!] [you earn kill point!] His notifications kept popping up. He alone was was the honor one and, heaven and earth was below him. He looks at his system panel seeing more maps being updated and upgrading. The game kept changing and changing. ........... #Fantasy #MartialArts #R18

A lyrical short story about a terminally ill girl and her final day with her younger siblings. Told with dreamlike beauty and emotional depth.

THE END "There it was," the man began, his voice taking on a playful, dramatic tone, "the iconic CYOA ending, leaving you to your own imagination to—" Suddenly, a sharp, searing pain tore through his chest, cutting his words short. !!!! The man froze, his fingers twitching involuntarily as the pain radiated outwards. A gasp escaped his lips as he stumbled upright from his chair, gripping his chest in disbelief. "The hell—" he started to curse, but his breath hitched, the pain intensifying in a wave of fiery heat. He barely managed to stay upright for a split second before his knees buckled beneath him. Thud! He hit the floor with an unsettling finality, his hands clutching his chest as the pain continued to wrack his body. His vision blurred to a crimson haze, the metallic taste of blood filling his mouth. Panic surged through his veins as reality warped around him. He tried to scream, but his voice felt trapped in his throat, suffocated by the growing darkness. No... no, I don't want to die... The thought reverberated in his mind, sharp as a blade, and yet, it was becoming increasingly impossible to hold onto. His heart raced, every beat feeling like it might be his last. He fought to stay conscious, his mind screaming for clarity, but the more he struggled, the more the world around him slipped away. And then, in the very depths of that suffocating darkness, a voice whispered—a voice not his own. It was familiar, yet alien, soft, yet demanding. "You have been chosen." The words echoed in his ears, and with them came a strange warmth, like a distant star flaring to life within him. The man's body spasmed again, and for a moment, everything went still. His mind, clouded with fear and confusion, barely processed the impossibility of the situation. Then, like a slow burn, a realization crept into his consciousness. He—

This is the story about Wayne exploring his new game world inside of his tablet. He doesn't know that the game that he's playing real life in the fantasy world. Were he decided their fate whether he save them or not. The story will continue to play it's role for Wayne to enjoy the game world. The life of NPC is now in his hand. Will they suffer or be save? Wayne will decide that.

If you were transported from this world to another almost identical. If you were transported from your life to your teenage self. If you had to restart your life again. Would you, or would you cling to your memories? Tags: Japan, Sweden, Tokyo, comedy, drama, high school, Academy, Slice of Life, romcom This is a Japanese manga/anime -style slice of life high school romance with a splash of sci-fi. In this kind of romance friendship plays a big role compared to your standard western romance. Ensemble cast, so if you only want one main character this is not for you.

When teen Beniamin wakes up trapped in Magic & Stuff—a clichéd, poorly written manhwa he once mocked—he’s forced to rewrite its garbage plot. The original protagonist, Kael, is destined to become a tyrannical overlord, and Beni is forced to stop him, enjoying the process. But enrolling in the elite academy that shapes Kael’s rise costs a fortune, and Beni’s stats are laughably weak. Armed with a glitchy system that threatens death for failure, he hustles through a world of monster hunts and noble snobbery, exploiting every plot hole and loophole to survive. *Can a broke, underpowered nobody outsmart a broken story—or will he become its next casualty?*

In the ruthless world of Jianghu, where power is measured by the strength of one’s blade, Ye Xian—a master of poisons and a top assassin for the Hidden Order—receives her latest mission: eliminate Shen Liwei, the righteous yet formidable leader of the Azure Wind Sect. Her plan is flawless. Her poison is undetectable. Her strike is lethal. Yet, when the toxin fails to take effect, Ye Xian is forced to confront a chilling truth—Shen Liwei is immune to all poisons but one: the very first poison she ever created. To finish her mission, she must infiltrate his sect, uncover his secret, and strike when he least expects it. But as she gets closer, she discovers that Shen Liwei is not just a target—he is a man entangled in the same deadly web as she is. Behind his righteous reputation lie imperial experiments, hidden betrayals, and a conspiracy that reaches far beyond any one sect. As assassins close in, enemies shift, and the line between hunter and hunted begins to blur, Ye Xian faces the one truth she cannot poison her way out of—the mission was never as simple as killing Shen Liwei. A calculated assassin vs. an unbreakable warrior—a deadly game of deception and skill. Martial duels, hidden blades, and power struggles—where alliances are as fragile as life itself. A world ruled by strength, ambition, and shadows—where survival is the only law. In Jianghu, trust is a weakness, love is a liability, and the only certainty is that someone must die.

Xuán Tianlei was once the heir to a prestigious martial arts family, a prodigy destined for greatness. But fate was never his to control. One fateful night, six mysterious figures clashed, their battle shaking the very foundations of reality. His world—his family, his future—was caught in the crossfire. And in an instant, it was gone. Erased. Cast into oblivion. Yet, against all logic, he awakens centuries later. No longer human. Torn from death and reforged through the twisted experiments of a demonic sect, his very existence is an abomination to the natural order. The heavens reject him. The righteous sects fear him. The ones who created him seek to control him. But Xuán Tianlei bows to no one. When the tribulation descends to erase him, he does not kneel—he fights. Wielding forbidden laws, bending reality itself, he will carve his own path through an unforgiving world. If the heavens dare to stand in his way… he will shatter them. The war against fate begins.

I won’t make myself become what I hate the most. I would rather struggle to reach my goal rather than suffering through it

based off of a couple of animes like Sword Art Online that time I got reincarnated as a slime and a few twists of my own

Warning! When a Villain get the Love because "A hero can sacrifice his love for the world but a villain can destroy the world to save his love". A man never gives up on his Love. A Businessman who is rising through his talent but never believe on Love, end up falling in Love at First sigh with the girl who belongs form a complete different world than his world. While facing and uncovering the mystery of his family will he be able to protect his love. Let's dive into this mysterious love story with me and stay updated.

Priscilla Blaire Manzhi is a diligent and ambitious young woman, juggling her secretarial job for the CEO of a prominent corporation while pursuing her studies. Her life is a delicate balance of work, academics, and personal relationships. Enter Matthew Lorenzam, the enigmatic and charismatic new CEO who has just taken the reins of the company. Like Priscilla, Matthew is also a student, pursuing his MBA while navigating the cutthroat world of corporate leadership. As Priscilla and Matthew work together, their mutual respect and admiration grow, but their differences in social status and background threaten to complicate their budding relationship. Priscilla struggles to reconcile her growing feelings for Matthew with the power dynamic between them, while Matthew grapples with the weight of his responsibilities as CEO and the scrutiny that comes with it. As they navigate the challenges of their whirlwind romance, Priscilla and Matthew must confront their own insecurities, fears, and aspirations. Will their love be the symphony that harmonizes their lives, or will the fireworks of their differences tear them apart?