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[My WSA 2024 Entry novel! Please vote] In a world where mythical beings have fallen into an "eternal slumber," a thriving underground market exploits the stolen essence of these dormant creatures. At its epicenter are dragons—majestic beings desired for their scales, organs, and prized eggs. The most coveted treasure of all is a dragon's name, a key that holds the power to control its very existence. Dragon Lord, guardian of a clutch of dormant eggs, lives in isolation atop a hill, surrounded by a forest that veils his castle. He bears the scars of past betrayals, having been deceived by those who feigned love to steal his treasures or claim his head as a bounty. Jaded and cold, he trusts no one, living a solitary existence. However, his solitude is shattered when a woman unwittingly stumbles into his life. Yara finds herself in Dragon Lord's treasured den amidst a battle between the dragon and thieves. In a twist of fate, she mistakenly bonds with the dormant eggs, breathing life into them. Reluctantly, Dragon Lord allows Yara into his world, and their journey unfolds amid the looming threat of underground organizations seeking to exploit the dragons for profit. As the eggs come to life, so does an unexpected connection between Dragon Lord and Yara. Despite his cold and jaded exterior, he finds himself unable to ignore her presence. Yara, too, cannot deny the pull she feels towards him, and emotions begin to burn beneath the surface. Together, they must navigate the challenges of waiting for the eggs to hatch, fend off those who seek to exploit the dragon and its offspring, and confront the secrets that Yara harbors—a revelation that could destroy everything. In this tale of flames and gold, two scarred souls in a world where trust is a rare and precious commodity must confront the ghosts of their pasts. They navigate the dangerous currents of love and deception, protecting unborn dragons from a world hungry for their magic. Will their bond withstand the trials ahead, or will the flames of betrayal engulf them in the end? A/N: It starts out SLOW, because I tend to get lost in the pages and be descriptive but once it gets to the action, it really picks up! Looking forward to growing with you all on this journey!!!

Sovereign of Time and Space When you gaze upon the stars, have you ever wondered if you are merely a speck of dust on the grand chessboard of the universe? Long Hua, an ordinary high school physics teacher, has lived a quiet and uneventful life for thirty years. Since childhood, he has been able to perceive anomalies in light that no one else could see—but he kept this secret buried deep within. Until one seemingly ordinary physics class, when a single beam of extraordinary light tore through the veil of reality. A mysterious English teacher, an ancient tome called the Void Codex, and a strange compass left by his father led him onto a path that spanned ancient eras and interstellar frontiers. The universe is far more vast than humanity has ever imagined. High-Level Planets command time and space, freely traversing past and future. Mid-Level Planets have mastered faster-than-light travel, roaming the galaxies. Low-Level Planets, like Earth, still stumble at the fringes of the cosmos, blind to their insignificance. As Long Hua deciphers the mysteries of the Void Codex, his consciousness pierces the barriers of time and space. He studies celestial arts in an ancient cultivation world, experiences non-material existence in an energy-based civilization, and meets an alternate version of himself in a parallel Earth… But those who wield great power are never alone. And the path to enlightenment is never unchallenged. The Unification Order seeks to erase the multiverse, restoring a singular reality. The Time Guardians enforce cosmic laws, forbidding civilizations from accelerating their evolution. The Multiversal Protectors fight to preserve diversity—but they are hopelessly outmatched. With the cosmic chessboard already set, Long Hua realizes: Every choice he makes shapes Earth's destiny. Every revelation he gains disturbs the fragile balance of the universe. He will walk the river of time and roam across parallel worlds. He will uncover the essence of existence and forge a new path for civilization. As the secrets of time and space unfold before his eyes, as the truth of the universe is laid bare, the once-ordinary physics teacher will become the guiding force that leads Earth toward the stars— the true Sovereign of Time and Space. --- Sovereign of Time and Space—a breathtaking epic by QingMing. A fusion of Eastern mysticism and Western science fiction, an awe-inspiring journey across time, space, and the destiny of civilizations.

In a world where power and privilege rule, Li Meilin finds herself at an interesting crossroads. Once a studious student of Political Science and Environmental Studies and a Bachelor's degree holder in Botany, she finds herself reincarnated as a sixteen-year-old girl of fallen nobility. Who lives in a dilapidated house on the outskirts of the capital with her younger brother. When the charming Emperor Xuan enters her life, he's smitten with her beauty and brains. As Li Meilin transforms from disgraced Nobel to the Emperor's favourite Consort and eventually his Empress, she discovers that true happiness does not come in the form of expensive jewellery but in the tending of the abandoned gardens that resonate with her soul. She advises the emperor on matters of the state, and In return for her advice, he becomes a shield to protect her from the dangerous politics and the rules within the harem, transforming the palace into an exquisite garden of blooming flowers and serene landscapes. But amidst the whispers of the jealous concubines who mock her "Peasant habits", Meilin knows her greatest battle is not with their gossip—but against the weight of society's expectations placed on women. And with the soil beneath her fingernails and sovereign by her side, she proves that so long as they are together, they can cultivate not just gardens but an empire as well, one filled with love and strength.

Prince Arthur Aethersworn of Tashran knows his place: powerless, caged by tradition, and haunted by his lack of magic in a family brimming with it. Under his father’s impassive yet critical eye, he’s forced into training for a throne he can never claim without true power. Just as he’s about to resign to a bleak fate, a mysterious figure with ties to forbidden magic offers Arthur a choice: break free and seek the fabled Dragon's Eyes, or remain bound by royal duty. On this quest, he risks everything: his loyalties, family ties, and deepest beliefs. As he uncovers hidden powers, he faces powerful forces determined to prevent him from changing his destiny. Embark on Arthur's journey, an adventure where casting aside one’s humanity becomes a path, not a barrier to untold power.

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?"

Ayuri woke up in another world—as herself. A parallel universe, yet strangely familiar. Everything was the same, yet different, like a dream just out of focus. Then the mirror whispered her back, revealing another version of her, staring with equal shock. Two souls, two lives, tangled by fate. Now, Ayuri finds herself juggling two lives, switching between worlds at random. One moment, she’s in the countryside, surrounded by screaming children and sticky fingers. The next, she’s an intern at the city’s top hospital, where an ice-cold, perfectionist director watches her every move like a hawk. How is she supposed to explain this? How is she supposed to survive this? And most importantly… how is she supposed to survived this internship without developing an embarrassing crush on the devil himself.

Growing up, she despised Cinderella, seeing her as a symbol of passivity and weakness. Why wait for a prince when you can fight your own battles? With that mantra shaping her ambition, she’s forged her path in life—dreaming big, working harder, and refusing to let anything or anyone stand in her way. But when her world begins to crumble under the weight of family obligations, societal expectations, and betrayal, she finds herself caught in a struggle for independence she never anticipated. Dragged back into the clutches of those who want to control her, she’s forced to confront her deepest fears and insecurities. Now, she must decide: will she let herself be caged by the life others have chosen for her, or will she risk everything to break free and create her own happily ever after? With themes of ambition, resilience, and self-discovery, "Ambition Wears the Glass Slipper" is a powerful story of one woman’s fight to rewrite her story—and to prove that sometimes, happily ever after starts with believing in yourself.

A soul from earth "accidentially" reincarnated into a body of both the twin abd shared the same mine though able to think and act seperately they able to know each other thought and action. one body chose to use knowledge of previous world and become a runemage another body become a warrior to cover the weakness in term of strenght. I am not good at english as it is bot my first language so if u found problem and can suggestion about it I would be very appreciate

Alex, live! The city where you walk every day harbors mysterious and unpredictable dangers! All kinds of weird stories, scary monsters and mysterious props. As an ordinary person, how can you face all the dangers and survive in the crazy place? Alex, who had just entered the class, had not yet grasped the gravity of what will come.

In a fractured empire of betrayal and forbidden power, a hidden heir awakens his spectral alter ego—the White Ghost. When a cursed elixir from a dark cult twists destiny and sparks shadowed alliances, whispered omens hint at both salvation and doom. Will the White Ghost's rise mend an empire on the brink, or shatter it forever?

When the world is on the brink of destruction. When the creatures of the olds roaming freely, taking their claims. When only magic can be human's salvation. When it comes with a price.

*Kieran Alaric was a survivor in a world of ash and blood—a man who clawed his way to the top through betrayal and sacrifice. But when his death marks the end of Earth’s final battle, he wakes up in the past, trapped in the frail body of a dying man. Armed with memories of an apocalypse yet to come, Kieran must outsmart an indifferent world, build alliances, and prepare for Judgment Day. But as he digs deeper into the cause of humanity’s downfall, he uncovers a terrifying truth: he wasn’t the only one sent back in time. In a world teetering on the edge of annihilation, where blood powers the strongest and betrayal runs deep, Kieran must fight not just to survive—but to rewrite destiny itself.

this is the story of legend who was kicked out of his home and become the son-in-law of a family.No one knows his true identity.Evryone scold him and named him trash but he bear this ridicule and then he become the head of his family and then the king of all worlds

“Now tell me Amasir, what were you doing in his room last night?” As Rughald took a step towards her, she mirrored him with a step backward. His lips curled up in a deep frown. “You were with him again.” “Rughald—” “Don’t,” he snapped. In an instant, he closed the distance between them. He was do fast that he left her breathless. His hands caressed her waist, and she suddenly became aware of how difficult it was to breath. “You reek of him, love,” he murmured. “His scent, his touch, his kiss, they are all over you.” She gasped and before she could say anything, his lips crashed onto hers, claiming her mouth into his. He sucked on her lower lips, his kiss punishing. She couldn’t breath, couldn’t think, couldn’t move. When he finally pulled back, her lips were trembling and her chest was heaving. His eyes darkened with hint of possessiveness. “There,” he smiled. “Now Mikhaz lips are gone.”

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In the heart of the glass-scorched desert, Vivia and Skeil navigate the treacherous dunes in search of lost ruins and untold riches. Their battered magitech buggy grinds over crystalline sands, each breath filled with grit and the ever-present danger of the wasteland. When they stumble upon a towering spire of iridescent crystal, its presence more than a mirage, they realize their journey is far from simple treasure hunting. The ruins hide something ancient, pulsing with raw magic—something that should have remained buried. As the desert stirs and unseen forces awaken, the duo must decide: claim their fortune or escape with their lives.

[WSA 2025] Hm, so our galaxy might be destroyed at any point even before you read this so I will go straight to the point. So, there's that powerful ghost named Ajax that is apparently the crystalization of a whole alien civilization called the Cleanists and who worshipped Mr. Clean. No, if you didn't get it, don't reread it. It is pointless. V and C protocols won't work and our only hope is that S protocols will. God helps us if it doesn't. Huh, anyway. You just have to make the target believe it is what we explained earlier. Become a Cleanist if needed, there's no right way truly. You have got an unlimited amount of funding and time to help you. Good luck. P.S: No. No, I don't believe you will be able handle. That's a f*cking rank 19 mate! F*cking 19!!! And it can **** us all without— Er, you what? Nevermind. I will take a long, long vacation. Think we all need that here. Uh, anyway... Don't know if I said already but... good luck. — Nicolina, Asuka Research Dept.

“You?!” they both exclaimed as they saw each other at the place they least expected. A thousand thoughts ran through Brielle’s mind. It can’t be, she told herself. Mason couldn’t believe his eyes. The person in front of him was… •-•-•-• Mason Wilhelm is a 25 year old. He has a younger sister, Jerrica. The light of his life. They were always close but ever since, their parents passed away, they only had each other. A dedicated, passionate and caring person, Mason is a professor. He teaches history. Due to a traumatic event during his youth, he has trust issues and has problems with confiding in people. Brielle Emberly is a 22 year old. She is a bright, chirpy,enthusiastic and energetic person. Her mother died giving birth to her, and her father passed away due to an illness a few years later. Since childhood, it’s just been Brielle and her older brother, Andrew. Brielle is a photographer, and works part time as a Radio Jockey. She loves her job and is always happy to interact with new people, but is also scared of getting close to people, in fear of getting hurt. When these two souls meet in an unexpected way, their hearts collide. Two hearts, which over the years, have been suppressed, feel interesting feelings for each other, leaving their owners in angst and uncertainty. Will these lovers be able to realise their love for each other and get over their obstacles? Or will they be one of the couples, whom history will remember, as the couple who never worked out?

One Throne One Queen Two Princesses One Heir In the Realm of Elves and Fairies, Yael, King or Queen becomes the Master Whisperer- meaning the elf or fairy with the best singing voice that calls on Nature and she answers. The current Queen has two daughters, the youngest of which is said to be the next Master Whisperer while her oldest doesn't seem to hold any magic at all. The difference with which they are treated by their mother should cause a rift between them but instead brings them all the much closer since they can both see each other's suffering. The same night, they decide to run away from the castle and embark on different journeys hoping to fight against fate and save each other from their destiny. Things are never as they seem, however. Fate seems to have other plans for the two young elves and the more they try to fight it, the more it fights back. Everything they thought they knew or believed in is made of glass and with the first revelation, it starts cracking. Why did they know so little for the neighbouring kingdom of demihumans? What is the Golden Thread and why does Fate keep playing with it like a cat? In a world where they don't believe in gods, they still have their own plans for them and laugh at their efforts.

Modern Inventor reincarnated into Hephaestus. How will mythology change?

When the three glass city-states suspended in the sky began to bleed, the last utopia in the era of interstellar migration showed its cracks. Photon crystallization technology casts human souls into glass, but it cannot seal the poisonous fog of lust for power - the energy tower of the Glow Council is about to burn out, the black market transactions of the Mirror Chamber of Commerce swallow up the starlight, and the doomsday bell of the Prism Knights has already sounded. The surface echoes.

Forge and Glass is a journey of transformation, where Alaric, a young man with untapped potential, begins his quest as a raw, unshaped soul. His journey is a crucible, much like the process of forging metal in fire—burning away impurities, refining the core, and molding it into something strong, beautiful, and purposeful. The challenges Alaric faces are not just physical but spiritual, testing him to the limits of his mind, body, and soul. In a world where fire and glass hold opposing meanings—fire symbolizing strength and perseverance, glass representing fragility and truth—Alaric must learn to balance both extremes within himself. He discovers that the true alchemy of life lies in embracing the tension between strength and vulnerability. Through the trials, lessons, and betrayals he endures, he learns that his true power is found not by avoiding the cracks but by understanding and embracing them. Like a glassmaker shaping fragile material into something beautiful and resilient, Alaric’s journey becomes a process of self-discovery and deep personal growth. He faces hardships that shatter his perception of the world, only to rebuild himself with a clearer, wiser understanding of who he is and what he is capable of. His story is an invitation for readers to reflect on their own paths—how we are all shaped by the challenges we face, how moments of fragility can reveal our greatest strengths, and how the process of self-transformation is often a painful but necessary step towards achieving our fullest potential. Forge and Glass is more than just a story of overcoming trials—it’s a profound exploration of the human spirit. It asks: What happens when we embrace our imperfections? What becomes possible when we stop hiding our brokenness and instead let it reveal our deepest wisdom? This book will inspire anyone who has ever faced adversity, found themselves shattered, and risen from the ashes stronger and more self-aware.

**Title: "Symphony of Shadows and Light"** **Description:** In a world where reality and myth intertwine and destiny weaves its threads across realms beyond mortal perception, the novel *Symphony of Shadows and Light* embarks on an epic journey that fuses the essence of history with the enigma of the future. The narrative follows a protagonist known as "Soul of Time," a young man who discovers a hidden power deep within him—a force that connects him to the destiny of the universe. He finds himself confronting opposing forces: a brilliant radiance emanating from the depths of forgotten memories and ancient secrets, and sinister shadows determined to infiltrate a present filled with relentless challenges and despair. Throughout his thrilling journey across multiple realms, he faces formidable trials that demand unwavering courage and a steadfast belief in fate. Secrets of long-lost civilizations and legends interwoven with the fabric of the present gradually come to light, as he endeavors to restore harmony between the light and darkness within his soul. This narrative conveys the profound message that true strength is measured not by external powers but by the bravery, hope, and determination residing in our hearts. *Symphony of Shadows and Light* is not merely a tale but a philosophical epic that reflects on the human condition and its inner conflicts, inviting every reader to contemplate the eternal dance between light and darkness.

Sakolomé Killer man, or Sakolome Satsujin Otoko, is the story of a young boy who is deprived of the use of mana but who will strive with the help of physical energy to surpass his big brother, his journey will later lead to meetings with special beings who will literally change his life.

Threads of Time & Steel A tale about Love, Magic and Revolution By A.B. Sucrose Marina Eldheim is a brilliant inventor, a woman ahead of her time in a pre-steampunk-inspired empire divided by class and fueled by magic. With her wild curls, grease-stained overalls, and sharp mind, she's known as the Cog Queen, revolutionizing the world with her creations. But even her ingenious inventions can't shake the restless dreams of a man she's never met-yet feels she's always known. Silva Fischburn is a disciplined soldier, a man haunted by his past and bound by duty to the empire that once shunned him and his mother. Rising through the ranks despite endless sabotage, Silva's loyalty is tested when whispers of rebellion threaten to tear the empire apart. But what shakes him most is the mysterious connection he feels to Marina, the inventor tasked with outfitting the imperial forces. When shadowy figures from the slums and the nobility conspire to use magic and manipulation to destroy them, Marina and Silva find themselves drawn together by forces neither can control. As old secrets, forbidden love, and the ghosts of a life they've both forgotten begin to resurface, they must fight for their place in a world that seeks to keep them apart. With the empire on the brink of war and their enemies circling closer, Marina and Silva must decide whether to follow the paths laid before them or risk everything to uncover the truth about their past-and their future. A tale of love, ambition, and defiance, 'Threads of Time & Steel' is a thrilling pre-steampunk epic where magic meets invention and destiny collides with free will.

A Love That Began and Ended in a Look Emilia is a quiet, introspective college student who finds solace in her books, her garden, and the soothing melodies of Taylor Swift. Despite her calm and careful nature, she harbors a secret longing for something more—something she doesn’t fully understand. When she locks eyes with Aiden, a charismatic and confident classmate, something inside her stirs. It’s a fleeting moment, just a single glance across a crowded campus, yet it feels as if the universe has shifted. Though their brief interaction leaves a lasting impression on Emilia, Aiden seems to carry on with his life, unaffected by the connection she felt. Emilia becomes consumed by the thought of him, finding herself torn between the fear of rejection and the overwhelming pull she feels toward him. Determined to understand what happened between them, she embarks on a journey to uncover who he is, only to discover that he is as elusive as the emotions he stirs within her. As the story unfolds, Emilia and Aiden’s paths cross again, and they begin to connect over shared interests in books, music, and movies. Their bond deepens, and Emilia finds herself drawn to him in ways she can’t explain. Yet, despite the growing closeness, there remains an undeniable distance—an emotional barrier that neither seems able to cross. In a heart-wrenching twist, the love that started with a single look ends as quickly as it began. Aiden, who has always been emotionally distant, becomes more withdrawn, leaving Emilia to grapple with the painful realization that their connection was never meant to last. What began as an intense, unspoken bond fades into the background of their lives, leaving Emilia to wonder if the fleeting moment they shared was simply a figment of her imagination, a love that existed only in her heart. A Love That Began and Ended in a Look is a poignant exploration of unrequited love, the fragility of human connection, and the bittersweet nature of fleeting moments. It delves into the complexity of emotions that arise when one person sees something in another that the other cannot—or will not—acknowledge. Through Emilia’s journey, the novel asks the question: Can love truly begin with a single glance, and can it really end without ever being fully realized?