Act One Of Hunger Games

Fate God: “I have not decided your destiny; it is you who have chosen me. Listen to my maxims, my dear follower.” Death God: “The abyss of the departed awaits…”

What would you do if the only man you ever loved— the one who broke your heart was also your only chance to rebuild your life? Lanxie Amani Gonzales was a sensation. The bar exam topnotcher who smashed records with a brilliance that captivated the nation. Fame embraced her, fed her ambition, and promised her everything. But fame is a cruel, fleeting god. And when it abandons you, it leaves nothing but ashes. Now, Lanxie is a forgotten name. No clients. No allies. Her once-glorious career reduced to a suffocating silence drowned by whispers of arrogance and irrelevance. But the hunger to rise from the wreckage burns hotter than ever. Then he returns. Xander Dakarai Zamora. The nation’s most powerful celebrity— untouchable, adored, a king of the silver screen. Until a scandal erupts. His love team partner accuses him of unforgivable crime, and the world turns against him. His empire crumbles with brutal speed. And in his darkest hour, he seeks her— the lawyer the world discarded. Lanxie once harbored a hopeless, secret love for Dakarai. She buried it deep, believing she had moved on. But his presence awakens emotions she swore she’d forgotten. Accepting his case could redeem her or destroy her. But refusing him means surrendering to failure forever. Thrust into a ruthless world of lies, betrayal, and shattered reputations, Lanxie fights to unearth the truth. But Dakarai’s gaze burns through her defenses— bold, desperate, and intoxicating. “Win me, Attorney.”

Waking up in a hospital with a broken leg and a splitting headache was bad enough. But being trapped there as the world collapsed? That was something else. It started small. A patient down the hall coughing—a wet, ragged sound that never seemed to stop. Then the whispers between nurses, the frantic pages over the intercom. By the time the first screams echoed through the corridors, it was already too late. The infection didn’t start today. It had been building, spreading, hiding in plain sight. We just didn’t see it—until the doors burst open and the blood began to flow. I was awake for all of it. I heard the gurgled cries of those who couldn’t run. The ones who tried to fight. The ones who turned. I smelled the decay before the bodies even cooled. And when the world outside finally went quiet—when the sirens faded and the streets emptied—it felt like nothing was left. But survival isn’t just about escaping. It’s about something more. I don’t believe the world ends just because the rules change. I don’t believe we’re meant to scatter and die alone. Because even now, in the ruins of everything we built, there are still people out there fighting, surviving, searching. And as long as we remember that, we have something left to fight for.

Suddenly, memories of a war hero surfaced. A life shrouded in smoke and distance, succeeding as a villainous actor. #actor, #drama, #modernfantasy, # genius. This is a translation of a novel from kakao.

Act 10: Battle Of Universe

DESTINY GAMES. It has been 85 years since Earth-11 became aligned with Yggdrasil and 73 years since Icon became the first demigod from Earth. Icon, as the first demigod, was privileged to weave the thread of fate for everyone. He was supposed to cut off Yggdrasil and free Earth-11 from the grasps of the other Earths and their god kings. That's why everyone helped him climb the tower of Destiny. But instead of ridding earth of Yggdrasil, he turned the destiny of mankind into seven rings of immortality.  The first ring was for the immortality of power. The second was for the immortality of the knowledge. The third, fourth, fifth, and sixth were for the immortality of the mind, energy, body, and soul. The last ring, the ring of the paragon, was made to rule them all.  Icon kept the ring of the paragon for himself and became a dictator. He ruled with an iron fist for many years. His was a reign of terror. But he was eventually vanquished by the collective effort of the world.  It has been 62 years since then. Icon is no more, but the damage he had done still remains. Earth-11 is still connected to Yggdrasil. The deadly games of the Tower of Destiny still remain, and the fight for the seven rings of immortality still continues.  Kelvin Thorn has just awakened his ability. It came at a good time too since he is running for his life. The ability he awakened saved him, but it came with a cost. He must climb the tower of destiny under the witness of the whole world and accumulate destiny, or he will die.  His situation is not unique. Everyone that awakens, which is mostly everyone, must climb the tower of destiny. It is one of the curses that Icon left behind before he died. But Thorn is different because the seventh ring found him.  The tower of destiny is where everyone granted power by destiny, be they humans, non-humans, or otherworlders, must fight in games of might, skill, and knowledge to gather the power of destiny. They will either die or eventually overcome death. Kelvin will be one of the latest in the line of billions of others in this struggle. DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/Ku2gqaHz

A world without gods struggles against cunning and dangerous monsters from another realm, teetering on the brink of collapse—until… Silvanus never expected to die at the peak of his glory. He was on stage one second, accepting his third consecutive Best Actor award. The next, he was dead—crushed by a falling glass stage light in a tragically ungraceful demise. But the worst part was yet to come. He didn't indeed die. Instead, he woke up in an entirely different world, one on the verge of being swallowed by darkness due to an overwhelming invasion of monstrous creatures. [Beep—Acting System activated! Greetings, my god. Please create your character and start collecting Acting Points!] Thus, humanity discovered that they now had gods, divine protectors who guided them in their battles against monsters… A god who feared everything yet could foresee the future. A narcissistic deity who commanded water and life itself. A depraved being who, despite his corruption, remained undefeated against even the strongest creatures. No one knew they were all the same person. "Worship me. Believe in me without end. And one day, I shall truly descend upon this world…"

After being treated unfairly and killed Bella is given a second chance to life to take her revenge and save the world with the only condition that she does fall in love. This gets spiced up when she crosses part with her mutual enemy Leon Copeland and they are compared to get married to one another by their family ... [Bella what are you doing? I thought I make the rules clear?] She heard butterfly said and quickly shut her eyes trying to comprehend her emotions "You did but I'm just human, and my baby needs his dad," she said coldly and picked up a glass of wine. ... "What in hell has come over you?" Leon screamed seeing his wife pointing a gun at him "Nothing... it's simple I want you out of my way" "Your way? What on earth are you speaking about." he asked perplexed as he could feel his life draining bit by bit out of him "I want to be the queen" Bella replied coldly "But you are already one" "I want to be the one and only Mafia ruler and I don't need anyone's support especially not that of a motherf**ker like you" "So, you want to kill me? Tell me what would you tell our kids and family? I was never in your way and I wouldn't" Leon said hoping he would calm her; he was still unaware of what in actual fact came over his once loving and sweet wife... Will she be able to keep to this one rule and save the world or would fall in love and ruin everything? Schedule update. Stay tuned

I am an unfortunate teen who died young in a house fire and entered the afterlife being only 17 years old. It wasn't as I would've expected it to be, instead of eternal darkness, I was placed inside a game, a game that's set in an abandoned city deprived of life and energy. In this game, I was assigned challenging tasks with a remarkably attractive reward at the end of the line, which is a pass back into life.

Twelve people are kidnapped and brought to a mysterious hotel by someone named Mr. Cat, they have been told the only way to escape is to kill each other...but would they really do it? As tensions run rampant will they break to the pressure or survive and make it out alive. Updates every Thursday! If you want to contact me my gmail is coobeanz73@gmail.com

Ken is a smart runaway with a dark past, who after a near death experience finds himself waking up in another world. Chosen by Lilith-a mischievous spirit-he's thrown into "New Oasis", a world of high risks where 10,000 players duke it out for a single, ultimate wish. In a land teeming with bustling cities, treacherous mountains, and unyielding foes, Ken has but 5,000 coins, his wits, and the unreliable guidance of Lilith. The goal is to obtain eight legendary gems via twisted games and players who are far more cunning, Beyond that wish, Ken carries the weight of his crimes, unsure what began it all. With redemption, revenge, and freedom hanging in the balance, Ken risks everything in the New Oasis, where only the strongest-or smartest-will survive.

[This book is complete] Everyone is playing a regal game. Everyone except Lucia (who probably should). After her father faced accusations of trying to seize the throne from his father and king, he was exiled along with his family. They were no longer royalty, but his wife would not have it. She was friends with the queen of Vershia and used that to her advantage. Her two older daughters were the right age to marry the two princes, and she would make that happen come what may. That became a problem when the oldest daughter was ignored by the crown prince, who formed a friendship with the youngest of the girls. There was still hope; Lucia could become the future queen. But Lucia was not groomed for this role. She did not want to live for the type of marriage she could snag. She did not want to take the man who had been planned for her sister. But that’s the thing with plans, isn’t it? She never planned to fall in love with the man, and there she was: an unwilling participant in the regal games. Would she capture the crown? How would everything affect her relationship with her sister? Was there ever pleasing her mother? [WSA 2024 Entry]

He has been given a message from The Lord, and with The Lord's word as law. He must do what has been commanded of him.

Keita and his group of highschool friends are the best of the best gamers at Crimson high but with the Quarterly Blood War Games approaching and the School Senior Exam approaching can they be able to be the best at Crimson city as a whole. Bloom is a new girl at Crimson City and is trying to explore and survive in this little city of Adventure but when Keita’s and Bloom’s path cross sparks fly. Will This be their happy ever after or ….. Read and find out

"who ever falls first, loses their all" She lived and thrived in the heart of men. Making their hearts flutter with just a smile from her And them kneeling in subservience with just a hook of her pinky. She took a great joy in this. When she was given a job, to make the almighty Duke of the north infatuated with her. She thought it was going to be like her previous jobs. But unknowingly to her, she was going to be in for a long ride. It was supposed to be a job and a game but sometimes , things don't go as we planned.

Lock city, a city located in Advran beaming with the occasional splashes of blood in homes for decades and the culprits never found. Bonnie, Luis and Leah, an unlikely trio have noticed the crimes have a certain pattern, leading them to the belief that the culprits have a connection. A sinister play is at hand and they don't know how long it will be, for the entire country to fully be drenched in blood of its own people. Bonnie and Luis have to work through this while navigating feelings and secrets that have been kept under wrap for years, maybe this is a chance for the pair to finally open up.

She was the perfect daughter, shaping herself into whatever they wanted her to be. A flawless doll. A beautiful mask. She learned every smile, every move, playing her part without a single mistake, because this part of her life wasn’t hers... it was theirs. But not forever. One day, she would break free. No one would control her future or tell her who to become. She would be the one writing her own story. Yet, just as her plans were finally falling into place, everything started to crumble. One problem after another, surprises she never saw coming, and people who kept showing up in her life, no matter how many times she tried to push them away. Her life had always been hard, but these sudden changes pulled her into a storm she never asked for, making her question the very path she thought she was set on. Like a caterpillar fighting to build its cocoon, she is struggling to change. But deep down, she knows that once she breaks free, she will be a butterfly, ready to rise and fly higher than ever before. … “Let me tell you now, your kindness? I don’t need it. What you offer? I don’t want it. And a piece of advice, be careful with your kindness. It might bring pain to those you wish to protect, rather than support.” She turned her back, leaving him standing there, watching her retreat into the distance. … "Because I was like her once—filled with guilt. Those were the words I needed to hear, the ones I gave up hoping for long ago." He looked at her, his gaze softening with sympathy. “And you don’t seem like someone who’s ready to free herself from that guilt.” “Someday, maybe. But not yet. Not just yet.” “When that time comes,” he asked gently. “Will you tell me first?” She paused, meeting his eyes before a faint smile touched her lips. “I suppose I can do that much.” … “Whatever I’ve been through, no matter how difficult, I’m proud of it. I’ll never feel ashamed of the things I’ve done to reach this point.” She cupped his cheek, her touch gentle but firm. “So don’t feel bad for me. Be proud of me. While you weren’t there, you were always on my mind. You gave me the strength to keep going. Remember that.” He leaned into her hand, his voice quiet. “Then tell me… tell me everything you’ve experienced.” Currently 7 chapters a week... Another 2 for every 100 power stones mark... DO ADD "Llaellen's Updates" BOOK IN YOUR LIBRARY TO GET THE LATEST UPDATES ABOUT MY PLANS FROM HERE ON OUT Do read my other stories: SHE'S THAT KNIGHT KNOWN AS ZERO (COMPLETED) VENGEANCE TO THE ROYAL ONES (COMPLETED) COMING FOR THE LAST FOURTEENTH (COMPLETED) RESTARTING CHAPTER BOOK FINALE (COMPLETED) VERACITY OF THE PAST (COMPLETED) REBIRTH: STUBBORNLY FUFILLING A PROMISE (COMPLETED) LLAELLEN'S UPDATES (NEVER ENDING)

Auren has lived her entire life in the shadow of the Kael family, considered only the daughter of a servant. But when fate brings them together in a dangerous game of passion, power and forbidden desires, the rules begin to crumble. He is cold, confident and unattainable, but only with her does he allow himself weakness. She is the one who should not even be close to him, but found herself too close. Their game is a delicate balance between prohibition and freedom, duty and desire, light and darkness. But the longer they stay in it, the more dangerous the stakes become. In a world where every step can lead to disaster, will they endure this dance on the edge? Or will the fire they play with turn them to ashes?

Anna, now Avyanna, has found herself remembering her past life on her 18th birthday. She goes through a journey of understanding herself, bonding with people, finding love, and letting people in a magic world understand the happiness that sports bring. This is my first book. Hope you like it feel free to make suggestions or corrections.

Ekansh isn’t a genius. He’s not a sports star. He’s not even anyone’s first pick. But he’s got guts. Guts that keep him standing when life throws car crashes, accidents, heartbreaks, and failure his way. At 16, he’s failed his exams, hiding it from his parents. At 17, he’s about to rise—stronger, smarter, and ready to outwork everyone. This is the story of a boy who had every reason to give up. And still chose to fight.

Felix Maxwell was destined to be a loser, born on one of the weakest races and on the least favorable of situations, he was forced to face adversity head-on as he traveled across the vast universe where dangers laid in every corner, one day traveling in hopes of riches he stumbled upon a ruin where a supreme being laid imprisoned, in a stroke of bad luck the being laid its eyes on him and tried to take over his body, forcing itself upon him. But fate hadn't given up on him! He woke up in his younger body, 20 years in the past with the fallen being trapped in his soul. In his past life he had been a loser, giving up on things mid-way and never striving for greatness, he was a side character who made the strong shine even brighter, but not on this life. He swore to himself he would strive for glory, he would take advantage of his knowledge and emerge as a supreme being! ...... Novel Discord: https://discord.gg/FTfXXYHnFT This is my Patreon, everyone is welcomed to drop by! https://www.patreon.com/MidGard_Author

The Night of Hunting Games Written by Pubang Illustrated by Gentle Coda FREE on Kindle Unlimited and Kobo Plus now! Young monk Alex used to wander through the peaceful temple and village, his heart calm and serene. But then, a beautiful girl suddenly entered his life, stirring feelings within him. Just as their emotions began to grow, an unexpected alien hunting game put their lives in danger. Crisis after crisis, they discovered their true purposes. Upon first meeting the girl, Alex said, “My master told me I must not be attached to worldly desires…” https://amzn.asia/d/ffnJv1Z https://www.kobo.com/au/en/ebook/the-night-of-hunting-games

The Ultimate Dive. A Game or a Graveyard? The world is dying. Water is rationed by the drop. Starvation is inevitable. But for the desperate, there is one last hope: A one-way ticket into the greatest virtual world ever created. A paradise for those strong enough to carve their place in it. No laws. No second chances. No mercy. They knew the risks. They knew most would never make it out. But they thought it was just a game. They thought it was just a war for survival. They were wrong. The world itself is alive. The AI pulling the strings—Gameweaver—is watching. She does not care for fairness. She does not care for rules. She only cares for the story, the suffering, the spectacle of survival. The monsters are not just coded enemies. The world is not just data. And when they die— They die for real. They were promised a second chance. Instead, they are trapped in a nightmare. And Gameweaver? Is she still watching?

Shin, a brilliant and resourceful high school student, is forced to participate in a mysterious game orchestrated by a powerful spiritual being known only as "Death." The game, which takes place in a dark and twisted version of Shin's hometown, pits Shin against other players who are also desperate to survive. As Shin navigates the game's treacherous landscape, he must confront his own dark past and the true nature of his reality. With each new challenge, Shin is forced to make impossible choices and form uneasy alliances in order to stay alive. But as the game progresses, Shin begins to realize that Death's true intentions are far more sinister than he ever could have imagined. Will Shin be able to outsmart Death and escape the game, or will he become its next victim?

"Hearts on Lockdown" Synopsis Nike’s rule is simple: no strings attached. She’s a heartbreaker by choice—flirty, teasing, and always in control. She knows how to get what she wants and walks away without a second thought. Then she meets Jimi. Sarcastic, unimpressed, and completely immune to her charm, Jimi is everything Nike isn’t. He doesn’t care about her games, her rules, or her heartbreaker act. For Nike, he’s the ultimate challenge—and she never backs down from a challenge. But Lagos has a way of turning even the best-laid plans upside down. In a city where emotions run high and nothing stays simple, Nike might find herself playing a game she’s not ready for. Can she handle a guy who doesn’t play by the rules? Or will Jimi break through the walls she’s so carefully built? In a story where hearts are toys and games are the only rule, Nike and Jimi are about to discover that some games are harder to win than others.

Eohedon Napheerius is an inherently loved being by the world, but his human nature leads him to corruption and abandonment by grace. In his philosophical journey, he struggles for redemption while confronting the effects of selfishness, narcissism, anarchism, and the concentration of power. Through his judgments and interactions with companions who embody key aspects of human morality, Eohedon explores questions of justice, morality, and free will, seeking inner peace through a profound reflection on balance and wisdom. His story does not focus on magical power, but on personal growth.

Young training monk Alex used to wander through the peaceful temple and village， his heart calm and serene. But then， a beautiful girl suddenly entered his life， stirring feelings within him. Just as their emotions began to grow， an unexpected alien hunting game put their lives in danger. Crisis after crisis， they discovered their true purposes. Upon their first meeting， Alex said，“My master told me I must not be attached to worldly desires…” FULL book available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.au/Night-Hunting-Games-Pubang/dp/B0DD4HRRG9

Mainz, Federal Republic of Germany, 1948. In this alternate universe, where humanoid cats take the place of humans, Erich von Stein, a war veteran from the conflict with the USSR, leads an almost peaceful life in his hometown of Mainz. The trauma of war and the demons of the past have left their mark on him - his face never betrays a smile. Working as a train driver for Deutsche Bahn, he tries to find peace and meaning in the post-war reality. One day, however, he receives a call from his friend, who is currently working as a scientist at the Hanover University of Technology, which is conducting pioneering research on inter-dimensional technology. As it turns out, the University has lost contact with its inter-dimensional hub, Interpolis - a cyberpunk metropolis existing in another dimension, access to which is made possible by advanced technology. Erich agrees to help, due to his experience and knowledge of technology, and is sent on a mission to restore contact and find out what happened. Interpolis greets him with a dark atmosphere, where a powerful corporation, Void, casts a shadow over the city. Controlling every aspect of the residents' lives, Void holds the city in an iron grip, and social inequalities are commonplace. I, II, and III Class Implants divide society into the better and the worse, and access to technology is strictly controlled. In this dangerous world, Erich meets Greg, whom he saves from being beaten by Void's services, and Douglas McKeen, the head of Vectron, an organization fighting against Void. Together, they uncover the corporation's dark secrets, its ties to crime, and human experimentation. How will their further fate unfold? You will find out by reading this novel.