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A Bridge Too Far

Wandering Knight Too Angry to Die

In the shadowy depths of an ancient forest in Heian Japan, a nameless European knight finds himself inexplicably transported from his homeland to a realm unknown, hundreds of kilometers away from the familiar landscapes of Europe. Lost and bewildered, he stands amidst the towering trees of a foreign land, his armor gleaming like a beacon in this distant time period. As the knight grapples with the enigma of his sudden displacement, he soon discovers that this world is teeming with malevolent forces, demons, and spirits drawn from the rich tapestry of Japanese folklore. They torment him, as if toying with the interloper who has unwittingly stumbled into their domain. Each encounter with these supernatural entities becomes a harrowing battle, his sword clashing against the eerie, otherworldly forms that emerge from the shadows. Yet amidst the chaos and danger, a ray of hope emerges in the form of a mysterious shrine maiden. She becomes his guide in this realm, her gentle presence a lifeline in a sea of unfamiliar customs and an impenetrable language barrier. Together, they embark on a quest, not only to confront the demons that have ensnared him but also to decipher the ancient mysteries of Heian Japan. Their journey takes them through a world of vividly painted landscapes, from the bustling streets of Heian-era Kyoto to the serene tranquility of remote mountain shrines. Along the way, the knight gains a deep appreciation for the life of the common folk in this ancient East Asian society, as he witnesses the delicate interplay between Shinto and Buddhist practices and becomes entwined in the cultural tapestry of the time. As the battles against the malevolent spirits intensify, the knight's quest for a way back to his European homeland becomes deeply personal. The demons have not only transported him across time and space but have also tampered with his very existence. Determined to reclaim his lost identity and return home, he must muster every ounce of courage and determination, forging an unbreakable bond with the shrine maiden.
Clocktower_Lucil · 48.6K Views

This Werewolf Wants to Love Too!

"WHAAAAAAT?! A WOLF?" After living for 29 years without knowing what is love, an office worker Kurokawa Yuuki died by overworking.      Even though she doesn't regret dying from working her ass off for her family, she regretted because she had never experienced love before. Even after chances given. But she is then given a chance to be reborn in an another world, but she got reincarnated as a wolf? How is she going to achieve her goal to experience love while she is a wolf?        After being reincarnated in another world, she struggled to survive in the wild and strived to evolve to be a Werewolf, a beastmen race that's accepted by the humans. But even then after she become humanlike, the humans still despise her kind and then forced herself to get in the human's town. Hungry, she stumbled upon a white haired guy that seems to be a cook of a tavern finding her eating garbage.        How will both of them interact with each other? Is she going to experience falling in love for the first time? How will their relationship grow over time? All answer lies in her efforts to achieve her goal to experience love, something that never she experienced in her past miserable life. ===================================== I maybe writing this novel for the contest just for fun, but I'm trying my best to show myself, you and those around me that I'm not writing half-assed.        So if you like what you're reading and want to support me, vote me to help me win,  or at least got a contract, that's enough for a beginner writer like me. I'm open to any advices and critics, since this is my first time writing female lead story and please support or read my other work if you wish to.
Storyteller54_ · 42.1K Views
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