Wager

The highest law in this world is governed by binding contracts. A contract, an absolute law capable of breaking all worldly principles. "Man has something to wager and something to gain." This is a quote from the legend of one of the Four Holy Knights. This world is led by the Four Holy Knights. It is said that there was a golden age under their leadership, with the First Knight, a True Knight of great wisdom. The Four Holy Knights, born with an oath to protect the world. As far as the eye can see, towering mountains, hills, and farmlands along with their water sources, cool air, the chirping of birds greeting the morning—nature seems to be at peace with us. This world is truly peaceful. The people live in harmony, rejoicing in their successes after tirelessly serving time to provide for their families. A bright future indeed! Long ago, there was a prophecy that this nation would be destroyed by greed, but the future, no matter what it holds, will see someone who will bring back that golden age!

Trapped in an endless loop of pain and suffering, Kyan repeatedly dies in a never-ending cycle. Each attempt to change the course of events fails, and pain is his only companion. But everything changes when he encounters a divine figure who, in a moment of despair, offers him a wager. If he wins, he will gain immense power, but if he fails, the suffering will only grow. For each death, Kyan will be sent 10 days into the past, but at a cost: the apocalypse of the new world he finds himself in will be brought forward with every failure. Now, Kyan must decide: will he be able to face the divine game and save a world that is not his, or will he succumb to the cycle of pain and destruction?

“There is an ancient mirror that reflects the fates of the world, yet it is difficult to catch even a trace of the protagonist. A young swordsman, holding a Longquan sword, vows to sweep across all directions and reclaim the lost glory of the Great Qin. In the shadow of the mirror, shadow guards lurk thousands of miles away. The Department of Upholding Justice holds the Heavenly Book, deducing fate word by word, yet they alone cannot see through his future. The alchemist on the path of longevity defies the heavens and changes fate, seeking eternal life. In this chaotic world where the tides shift suddenly, everything before the mirror is a game of chess. In the court and the Jianghu, it is hard to distinguish friend from foe. Every step of the protagonist is a wager with fate.

Mariëlla’s heart raced as she locked eyes with Amar across the dimly lit room, tension crackling in the air like electricity. “You think you can control me?” she spat, her voice laced with defiance. Amar leaned closer, a smirk playing on his lips. “I don’t need to control you. I just need to keep you alive.” What started as a thrilling vacation in Brazil spirals into a nightmare when Mariëlla is coerced into smuggling cocaine back to the United States. Upon her return, she finds herself ensnared in a treacherous criminal web, with Amar assigned as her relentless guardian. Their first encounter ignites fierce animosity; they loathe each other, yet an undeniable chemistry simmers beneath the surface, turning their interactions into a volatile mix of conflict and attraction. When a high-stakes operation leads to a lucrative payoff, Mariëlla and Amar engage in a reckless wager: if Amar is still single by his 30th birthday, he will marry her. What begins as a mocking challenge evolves into a dangerous game where their emotions run wild, blurring the lines between hatred and desire. As they navigate their chaotic lives, both Mariëlla and Amar engage in a toxic game of sabotage, determined to ruin each other's relationships out of spite and jealousy. Whenever one of them gets close to someone else, the other strikes, leaving a trail of chaos and heartbreak. They lash out, never admitting their true feelings, as their rivalry deepens. How long can they keep their feelings buried? And what price will they pay for a love they refuse to acknowledge? In a world where trust is fragile and passion can be deadly, their relentless battle might just lead to the most unexpected outcome of all.

*On Hiatus* New chapters are being accumulated but will not be posted until a later date. In the distant future, humanity is just one of thousands of races amongst the stars of the Milky Way. Warfare is forbidden, and so sporting events featuring paragons of each species serve as the battlefields, with wagers between worlds defining the stakes. But for wagers that involve entire worlds and governments, there is only one sport that serves as the arena for such momentous bets: Warsport. The rule is simple: Knock all of your opponents out of the arena by any means necessary. But for Arin, a Cait Sith demi-human psyjock with magnetic powers, that one rule will be hard to live up to... because Humanity is one loss away from losing all sovereignty. And no species that has lost the right to self-govern has ever returned to the arena. But the solution to the problem is simple. All Arin has to do is SMASH her way to victory. Special thanks to Sharkie Bite for her amazing cover art! https://www.furaffinity.net/user/sharkiebite/

Mikhail’s interest piqued, he leaned back in his chair, steepling his fingers. "I'll consider your proposal, But know this if I accept, she'll be mine completely. Body, soul, and heart. I don't like my toys wandering about." ******* "Please, Mr. Moretti...I'll get the money back," Mr. Amici begged, his voice cracking. Mikhail's gaze shifted downward, his piercing obsidian eyes fixing on Mr. Amici. A smirk curled his lips as he rested his angular chin in his hands. "Ooohhh...and how are you going to pay the money then, hmm?" Mikhail's tone dripped with playful menace. Mr. Amici stammered, fear-induced perspiration flowing from his forehead. "I...I...uhmm..." Mikhail leaned forward, his eyes sparkling with mischief and ruthlessness. "Come now, Mr. Amici. You're a clever man. Surely you have something valuable to offer?" In desperation, Mr. Amici blurted out, "I...I...I will give you my daughter!" The room fell silent. Mikhail's smirk faltered, his eyes widening in genuine surprise. "Your daughter?" Mikhail repeated, his voice measured. Mr. Amici's voice trembled. "Y-yes...I'll give you my daughter." From then on life as she knew it changed.....

Note: Cover Photo from Pinterest and not mine. Credits to the owner The continent has always been riddled with war. Small kingdoms are being invaded by big ones and are swallowed up. Two empires have emerged to be the most powerful, the empire of Constantine in the west and the empire of Alessandria in the east. When the two empires clashed to dominate one another, the continent was put into turmoil. With the war stretching on for years crops and livestock began to dwindle, famine and sickness started to spread. Death had spread throughout the continent. In this war between the two powerful empires, Constantine was at a disadvantage because of the might of Alessandria. Because of the long years of war and the damage it has brought, a truce was formed. Being that Alessandria is the dominant of the two, Constantine was forced to give away some of their territory together with sending a princess as a hostage and one of many wives in the harem of the tyrant emperor of Alessandria. Almera Ashelet Constantine was the eldest princess of the empire of Constantine. Born from the empress of the empire she should have been loved by many. But contrary to that, she was only a princess by name and not favored by her father the emperor Reginald Constantine III of the Constantine Empire. She was then chosen to be the hostage princess that is sent to Alessandria Empire. ** It looked like Almera was in a disadvantageous position, she was not only a princess from the enemy empire but also a weak woman that can be bullied easily. She knew that her father has sent her knowing that she can die in Alessandria and that is what he was counting on to break the truce that was forged. But unknowing to anyone, she has a power that was passed from her mother empress to her. It was a power that can change the tides of this war. Almera kept it a secret as her mother had let her promise on her death bed. But for Almera to survive, she must use this power to wager and struck a deal with the emperor of Alessandria, Romulus. ** At the wedding chambers in Alessandria, Almera was waiting intently. Her hands were sweating even though she was feeling cold. Nervousness enveloped every part of her body. She had heard rumors of Emperor Romulus. She must get him to agree to the wager she had in mind. When the doors opened and a man entered, Almera’s heart leaped. She saw a well built man with little clothes on. It was none other than the emperor of Alessandria, Romulus Alessander. “So, you are the princess of Constantine that was sent here.” The man looked at her from head to toe as if gauging her worth. “You will do.” He had a devilish grin on his face. The man was rushing to the bed where Almera was seating. “W-Wait…” Almera said hastily. “Before everything else… hear me out. I want to make a deal with you.” Romulus stopped just right in front of her. “A deal?” Romulus had one eyebrow up. “Interesting. This is the first time a woman had stopped me in my tracks and surprised me by wanting to strike a deal. Then tell me princess, what deal do you want to have with me?” A playful smirk was etched on his face.

Nezra is a young witch seeking to expand her powers and knowledge of the arcane arts. While cataloging texts in her coven's hidden library, she discovers a mysterious tome known only as The Necronomicon. Drawn to its dark secrets, Nezra attempts a risky summoning ritual detailed within its pages. However, in her haste and inexperience, Nezra makes a mistake that has unintended consequences. Instead of the lesser demon she intended to contact, she conjures the mighty Azrel, Lord of Lies and one of the most powerful denizens of the infernal realms. Azrel is furious at being pulled from his abyssal domain by a mere human spellcaster. Yet rather than destroy Nezra where she stands, Azrel's curiosity gets the better of him. He proposes a wager - if Nezra can pass three tests devised by the demon, her abilities and life will be spared. But should she fail even one task, her soul will be forfeit to dwell forever in Azrel's domain. Nezra accepts, seeing no other choice left to survive this catastrophic error. What sinister trials will the Lord of Deception subject Nezra to in order to test her resolve and magic? And as the two spend more time together, will their initial antagonism transform into something deeper, as Nezra impresses Azrel with her brave spirit and he finds himselfDrawn to her fire? Only by surviving Azrel's challenges will the young witch discover her true fate - and perhaps learn the feelings growing between an unexpected pair may not be so easy to deny.

Collection of short stories connecting worlds as an Observer wagers for his life

A black Knight sits on a throne of obsidian crystals and bone. black Void-essence from him. His solid red glowing eyes are unblinking and unflinching. A visor covering his face. The black Knight spoke to the one in his presence. "Why are you in the DarkVoid Aegis?" his mere voice powerful enough to crack the obsidian-bone throne. Aegis was a white knight with mirroring features to the black knight the only exceptions being his cloudy white armor and glowing golden eyes. "Calm down Ajax, can't one visit his brother?" Aegis voice repairs the cracked bones and small amount of flesh is restored as well. Aegis continues. "I want to change the agreement." Ajax becomes visibly angered. "You already have half of the FairVoid yet you want my half as well?" all the bones and crystal around Ajax shatter as he stands up from his throne. "Can you let me finish?, aren't you bored of the "balance" Mother speaks of? Do you truly wish to sit on that rotting and cracking throne forever? l think not." "Fine. I'm listening." Ajack says reluctantly after fixing his throne with telekinesis. and sitting back down. Aegis speaks. "A wager, your DarkVoid against my LightVoid. Winner takes all. So what do you say?" "...........Fine go make your Voidkindle and a I will make mine, though you do that mother will be displeased?" Ajax comments. "I'm counting on it" Aegis's confidence could be heard in his voice.

[COMPLETE] "At some point in my life, you became my source of strength. But right now you are not beside me. The things I wish to accomplish The things we dreamed of when you took hold of my hand that day. Even without you, I will..." Queen Lyn is facing the biggest crises she has ever faced since ascending the throne. Her most trusted friend Queen J, the Queen of the land of snow has marched her armies to her land. Will she be able to protect her Kingdom, the kingdom of mist and still keep her friendship? 3 years ago, when they last met. It was during a large scale battle, the last words you said to her were, " Trust me. I will fix this. I will protect you." Even with the end of the battle, the two friends have not reunited again. In the present day, Queen Lyn must face the facts that her dear friend wishes to wager war, and her kingdom is already suffering signs of famine. In the snow kingdom, rumours are flying around that their Queen has been possessed by a demon. The snow kingdoms advisors and people are lost on what to do while there is no food shortage or lack of jobs. Violence has increased and the citizens are afraid to leave their homes. This is a test. Another trial. With the help of her knights, trusted friends and advisor. Queen Lyn must act. But what is a Queen without her King? The person that has her back, is him. After 3 months of no contact, she concludes that he's vanished. Is the King of mist disappearance connected to the upcoming war? -------------- Cover: Comission by Zushi Join me on discord: Invite Only (ask in comments section) 30/3/19 update: 2 chapters everyday (UK timezone) Series • Princess Lyn: Fleeting Dreams (COMPLETE) • Queen Lyn: Clash Of Kingdoms (COMPLETE) • Empress Lyn: The Last Age (Coming soon)

"It says here you are married", Were the words that made Candice Beckford believe that the ring she found on her finger when she woke up was no decoration or trinket. What would you do if you woke up in Las Vegas and you are married to a man you don't know? Shocked? Candice Beckford, 18 years old fresh out of high school and her friends decided to relax in Las Vegas from the UK. When she unexpectantly married a stranger and woke up with a ring on her finger. Stunned and surprised, she can't find her husband and she had a plane to catch. Watch as she navigates her life, hiding the truth from her parents, struggling to get the scholarship, going to school, graduating, and a series of strange occurrences like strange money deposits to her account that make her wonder who is Nicholas Stone, what does he look like? Why doesn't he annul since that's what normal people do? When she met him again after a few years, her life tumbled out of control, love and fame, reputation and all she holds dear are at stake. "Give me a year ", he said to her. Can she hold on to her principles and not be swayed by a dangerously handsome business mogul, not to mention blue blood? Who will win in this wager of virtues? Will she remain true to herself, or fall for his charms and the allure of his grey eyes?

"It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light." In a world where Mages are hailed as one of the strongest beings, Luz had a bright future ahead of him for being one of their kind. He dreamed of making it big and living a fulfilling life with his brothers and family. However, fate, as always, had other plans. Fate is a bitch, after all. A giant Dragon descended from the sky one day and unleashed hell on Luz's village, burning it down to the ground, and killing everyone in its path. In an attempt to flee from this monstrosity and escape his and his brother's demise, Luz cast a forbidden Spatial spell and ended up teleporting him and his brothers away from the Dragon's grasps. However, as we've established before, fate is a bitch. Luz did save his brothers from the Dragon, but they got scattered far away from each other in the unknown, where the brothers will have to wager on their destiny to let them meet once again. In a world of sword and magic where adventures roam wild and free, this story follows Luz on his journey. On his journey, he will gain some friends, bump into some hurdles, make some enemies, face himself, and unravel the mysteries of this world! "It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light. I'm not your light, I'm your darkest moment." Author note: daily updates are to be expected. As for the cover, I don't own it. After writing over 40 chapters, I can tell that it's a slow burner since this book starts with slice of life till chapter 36. (Title: If only I didn't have trusted the fucking job description) before the first arc begins. Skipping the rest till then should be fine discord: Heide#0303 Power Stones: 100 PS = 1st Bonus Chapter 150 PS = 2nd Bonus Chapter 200 PS = 3rd Bonus Chapter

Emma and his team were transported from earth to a strange new world. Then, they realized this was no joke but a deadly tournament, and the wager is their planet's life force. They have to compete with 10 million people from different races. Only one thousand have the chance to return home. Yet, the top one thousand didn't guarantee your life. There is more at stake. This absolute madness-- Chaos. Leaving them with only one option-- to get stronger? No, to SURVIVE. But can they? Top 1000 means they (Hidden Powers) will only mine 50 percent life force of the race's planet. While the top 100 and top 50 will be 30 and 20 percent respectively. Only the top 10 are safe from mining. But to reach the top 10, blood needs to flow. ****** But not with the supreme king of technology. He created various groundbreaking technology and the world shook in awe. What would you do in front of Titanium Exo-Armor with four powerful fusion reactors? What of Vibranium Electromagnetic 4 circular inscription Exo-Armor. You've got innate abilities. So what!? In front of these armor beasts. Your ability means nothing. When his final creation ensures-- all things must bow. Yet, those in the dark have all other plans for him... During the darkest hour, their wit and technology were put to test... Can they overcome.....? Who would bend?.... Technology or Absolute Strength?... Would mankind... Destroy...Subjugated... ***** [10%......50%.....75%.......100%] [.....System Upgrade complete...] 'Welcome back' [of course, I will be back. Do you miss your momma] 'Go away, who misses you... I don't need you' [Shush! it was I who made you the best. You were trash before I joined your life. Shush! Worship me.] 'Oh-Common! You'll be a pile of junk without me. My gene is one of a kind. Without it, you will be nothing. Accept me as your lord and I will treat you better.' [Shut the Fvck up!] 'Shut the Fvck down!' ***** Note: The first 25 chapters are about Emma fighting to gain his footing in the strange new world. I hope you will be patient till the 30 to 40 chapters before you decide to drop the book. **** Read my other books: Supremacy Of the Beast King.

Back in the previous world wars, Germans are known for their guts when it comes to an outraging war. For all of the years of peace and security, the country once again strikes tyranny among Manila’s chaotic streets. Thousands of citizens had been washed away right at the wager that the Germans made. The capital, the city of hopes and dreams, became the beasts’ habitat and drove the innocent townsfolk now hiding among the shadows for means of survival. The general, whose mind is set for the bioweapon he ought to use to cast domination and apocalypse across the world, made him search all corners of the land to find the biologists for his outrageousness. However, his descendant might be the one who will go against his plans and save the beloved land from its fall. And love will mold his way towards the common good.

Arash has been cast out of his village for the murder of his wife and brother. He embarks on a quest across the world with the daughter of a God, named Zara, to thwart the plans of the goddess of darkness. with the blessings of Zara's father, the trickster god, they seek to find out the mystery as to why Arash's brother killed his wife. With all this weight on their shoulders, they still hold the very fate of the world in their hands. Will they win the wager?

When the gods got bored and decided to set up a wager,they didn't realise it would drag on to the point where no one remembers how long the wager has been going on for! Finally it was decided to have a tournament of sorts they would take one person from a race they create and have them fight in said tournament. Something they didn't know was that they'd be so exhausted after making planets and life,and would fall asleep for 4.54 billion years? its not their fault Is it? Well anyways eventually one very. Interesting? to say the least god chooses a murderer to fight for him everyone has to wonder why...

How fast can someone become a god? One ancient being with the title the Perfect Above All made a system to help one boy reach his imaginary dream.... This young boy had originally been a good for nothing silk pants who literally spent countless hours playing video games, and barely scraped by in school with mediocre grades..... As for his parents, they spoiled him, and even had maids attended to his every need.... Nothing for Zang Yong was off limits, and he even had multiple arranged marriages including spots for his wife, and concubines.... The parents also intended on asking an alchemist to craft rare potions to help preserve his life so he could live to a thousand years old.... So, basically, Zang Yong's life was set in stone, and he would be a happy, spoiled, and lecherous man in his time on his planet of Verlan.... However, then a few gods decided to wager the fate of the universe on this boy, and senta a machine to force him to become a god as fast as possible.... Will the lazy, silk-pants and greedy.... completely nogood Zhang Yong stand a chance with a system that literally requires him to spend all his time training, and doing tasks to better himself? What about his wives? When will he get to spend time with his countless wives, and play video games! Zhang Yong could only pray that the system would let him live a full life after he became this god....

How to rule a kingdom isn't a joke, how to stand strong during war,lead your most trusted men to war,fall in love,dream of a normal but a blueblood can never dream of a normal life it's not by choice it's fate "you have a concubine "Tonia asked "why won't I?I had a lot before you got pregnant so why will I not have one after you left. After all, did royal concubine Lydia not inform you." Marcus asked looking into her troubled eyes it was the first time he looked up since she entered the dinning hall. "I don't know her".Tonia said "oh you don't? she was your handmaiden then,our son might be eight or almost nine now though I haven't seen him since he was four ."Marcus said and started eating again

Ira, ventures off into a world filled with magic, war and monstrosities. Will he find his purpose in this broken world? Or will he die trying?

Many people in the world face tragedies. They're beaten down and worn out by society until they are no longer able to raise their heads up. They become bitter and vengeful, swearing to lash out when they one day turn the tides. What happens when that day actualizes? ***** In a normal modern world, reports suddenly flood in of people catching planes from the sky, rescuing sinking ships and pulling up buildings from the ground. Who are these people? What follows in their wake?

Warning: This work contains elements of mature content featuring sex, violence, and gore. Follow the journey of a wandering drunk swordsman who will punch immortals, kick demons, and cut down gods as he ascends the heavens in search of better women and wine.... hic... Women, Wine, and Wager The three most terrible vices a man could possess. Luckily, Duncan was only afflicted with two - women & wine. As an ordinary spirit stone miner, Duncan only cared about earning money to indulge in his two vices. However, Duncan's fate had a twist in the form of a cantankerous old man who wanted to both reward and punish him in good measure. It leaves Duncan with a rather poor opinion of cultivators in general. Pulled into the world of cultivation unwittingly, Duncan only cares for three things. His sword, his wine, and his women.

Fan Shu transmigrated into a novel and became the villainess female side character who was arrogant, heartless, and even a fake young mistress! According to the original novel, the real young mistress would return tomorrow and start torturing her while reaching the pinnacle of her life. Fan Shu felt devastated so she decided to escape! She grabbed all her valuable possessions to stay in a hotel for the time being. However, she accidentally ran into one of the book’s side characters, a business mogul named Leng Feng. The novel described Leng Feng as a typical investor. He was cold, ruthless, and even wanted to devour the male lead’s company! The man had a powerful background too. Fan Shu gave it some thought and decided to latch onto this man and never let go! She would wager a bet, and perhaps there might be a shocking change to her fate. Since then, Fan Shu would avoid the real young mistress and the male lead, but she couldn’t escape the script’s forceful fate of destiny, so the real young mistress would try to challenge and trap her every opportunity she got. Fan Shu decided to give up, who cares about the author's development? She would live for herself! After breaking off from the original developments, Fan Shu found something wrong with the real young mistress' identity. “So, you’re a fake too?” Fan Shu revealed the ‘real' young mistress' identity, only to realize that the business mogul she latched on to was much more powerful than she had imagined. Looking at the unbridled Fan Shu, Leng Feng said, “Go on and cause as much trouble as you like. I’ll support you.”

Thrown into the world of magic and the myriad races, those of myths and those unimaginable, Ryan finds himself grasping for all that he can to keep himself alive and protect those he loves. All the while a prophecy unfolds that no seer could have foretold, yet was known, an ancient promise to be fulfilled, the supreme wager to be concluded. - - - Note: Not a Tomb Raider story! Updates: 7/Week - - - Discord: https://discord.gg/sJ7XabXM

[Mature Content + Ancient Greece is its own warning] The God Apollo makes a wager with his sister Artemis, and tries to steal a kiss from his father's most prized possession. Needless to say, things don't work out great for him. Banished to the mortal realm, with all his memories wiped out, Apollo begins a new life as one of the slaves in the palace of the King of Sparta. The King's beautiful son Hyacinth is desired by many, but doesn't seem interested in romance whatsoever. Unbeknownst to them both, the Fates are at work, spooling the thread that will bind them in ways that neither gods nor humans will be able to separate. But the love of a God is often all-consuming, and deadly for their mortal lovers. --- So this is a retelling of the myth of Apollo and Hyacinth, and considering the nature of the original myth you can expect some drama. Hyacinth flowers bloomed due to the mixing of Apollo's tears with Hyacinth's blood --- this stuff was romantically overwrought 3000 years ago, and I'm not about to disrespect the classics and make it any better. As to whether this novel will stick to the myth's original ending...stick around and find out ;D --- Amnesiac MC who is a literal God but is eking out an existence as a royal slave and is pissed about it X Beautiful Prince ML who is going to give his father a coronary because he won't date any of the powerful men interested in him, seems frigid but actually isn't -- the repercussions are disastrous.

7 days to live,nothing to lose. In Ferris City most odds have been wagered at about a day for posthumans. Well,one was just rising....and all he was told to do,was run away. Little did the city know a legend would be born

This is the story of a capotillo biker who dies in the most brutal way possible. A goddess gives him the chance to have a better life, but the asshole chooses to have sex with her, so the Goddess proposes a wager of surviving several worlds in order to resolve such conflicts, from your typical fantasy isekai to a Mad Max type death race. Will the wretch be able to make it through.

When Roaes awakens, his family has been massacred, and he wagers on a chance to cultivate immortality, awakening a title system.