Spending My Retirement In A Game

“Is this a game or reality?” - Michael Norman ***** Apocalypse descended, and reality transformed into a game for a select few known as Awakeners. Between the ages of 16 and 18, every teenager had the chance to awaken a class and attain supernatural powers. Awakeners would then venture into a game-like world, the Land of Origin, seeking treasures and gaining tremendous strength. Michael transmigrated into this world at 18 and successfully awakened the Necromancer class. However, that was not all—Michael also unlocked a unique talent that allowed his undead summons to evolve infinitely. ..... [Little Skeleton has successfully evolved into Skeleton Soldier!] [Skeleton Mage has successfully evolved into Skeleton Summoner!] [Bone Dragon has successfully evolved into Undead Frost Dragon!] ...... With his powerful undead summons, Michael set out on a path to become a supreme legend. Tags: #Necromancer #Undead #Evolution #Armybuilding Join the discord: https://discord.gg/gVqqtyRe6b

A life of hard work and sacrifice was all he knew, his old world was plagued by dimensional fractures that unleashed monsters upon the land but he was just a normal man. For nineteen years, he devoted himself to mastering an impossibly difficult game, unfortunately as he was about to retire, his life ended, but death was not the end; he was thrown in an unfamiliar world, reincarnated into the body of his in-game character, a formidable being shaped by years of hard work. His soul, carrying the wisdom and fragmented memories of a life well-lived, now fuses with the identity and memories of his character, creating something new altogether.

What will an ordinary man do if he finds out he is God in an Otome game? Of course, save the game's Evil character, Morrigan! Unknowingly spread more chaos! Establish your own kingdom! Establish your own religion! Kill the Goddess of Light! Tags: Noharem, Romance, Dark, Fantasy, Medieval, different races, Magic.

Fang Heng was transmigrated to a parallel world and his soul was forced into the body of a man who had just committed suicide. Huh? What? Every human here was being forced to join a game? Those who refused would be killed? Wait? This suicide dude was a pro gamer? He had the highest S-rank talent sill, the Zombie Clone? Damn! The S-rank skill evolved! My zombie clones could auto hunt! [Your zombie army has crafted Wooden Axe x720 when you were offline. You have received 1921 experience points for the Basic Crafting skill.] [Your zombie army has chopped down 27,821 trees and gathered 128,973 pieces of wood while you were offline. You have received 2,171,921 experience points for the Basic Wood Chopping skill.] Just as the rest of the players were struggling to survive in the zombie apocalyptic game, Fang Heng's zombie clones were starting to clear every resource out of the forest. Hm... What an interesting game!

"While playing a Tsukkur erotic game that I loved, I somehow became possessed. To make things worse, I transformed into a perverted kid—one of the villains from the NTR series."

Kaito is an apathetic teenager who's bored with everyday life and wishes for something new, something exciting or atleast something interesting to happen. That is until one day he receives a black envelope inviting him to join a series of games. Each game is hosted by an individual set of phobias that take on a physical form. All for the sake of one thing... a single wish.

When Quin died in a bus hijacking—shot in the head with an M16—he awoke inside the game he’d been playing for the past month, now possessing the body of an overpowered villain. Grateful for a second chance, Quin vowed to change his fate. He would no longer be the bad guy, causing chaos and senseless killings everywhere. Instead, he’d live a simple, honest life. He even decided to help the hero grow stronger, becoming the hero’s benefactor as in the original plot. But just when everything seemed to be going smoothly, Quin made a chilling discovery. It occurred on the day of the hero’s awakening. “...Your eyes.” “Huh? What about my eyes?” the hero asked, puzzled, as his benefactor went pale, his lips trembling. The hero’s eyes had turned a deep shade of chocolate—eerily, terrifyingly similar to the man who had shot Quin in cold blood. ⊱ ───.⋅✦⋅.─── ⊰ Book Cover commissioned from @PaintressAnimator on insta!! (≧◡≦)

Randy, an ordinary guy from earth, reincarnated in other world as Randolph Victor, the son of a viscount. He trained himself seriously because he wants to live a fulfilling life. But, a certain incident made him realized that this world was a Girl’s Romance Game (Otome) Moreover, Randy is nothing more than a mob character with no name in the game. And he has zero knowledge about the future. He also accidentally save the villainess who was supposed to be exiled from the country… Randy, the mob. Elizabeth, the exiled young lady. And a witch, who was actually the original game’s final boss…. And standing before them is, The protagonist who has perfect knowledge of the games. The group of guys she has seduced. And the backing of a whole country. The story unfold in unexpected ways…. ——- Advanced chapters: patreon.com/Medblare

Betrayed by his closest ally, Caleb Ellise was forced to settle for third place in the world’s most prestigious RTS gaming tournament, Lord of Empires. Disheartened but resigned, he accepts his prize, delivered via email. But just as Caleb thought his journey had ended, fate had other plans. BLAST! A sudden explosion leaves him critically injured. When he regains consciousness, Caleb finds himself not in a hospital bed—but in an entirely different world. [DING! Welcome to Izoya Continent, Earth #212] [Welcome to the Grand Tournament: Season King Lord of Empires] [Host has been designated as Lord of Kingdom #9845007] Caleb quickly realizes the impossible: he has been transported into the very game he spent years mastering. Now, the stakes are higher than ever. [Main Mission: Build your kingdom, dominate the economy, forge alliances, and conquer the world] [Congratulations, Host! You’ve unlocked the Lord Talent: Vision Fog (Rank: S)] Fueled by his expertise, a newfound determination ignites within Caleb. No longer just a player, he is now a lord destined to rise. As he navigates treacherous alliances and strategic battles, Caleb vows to reclaim his crown—not as a gamer, but as the true King of Kings. The game isn’t over. It has only just begun.

"What, how the hell did I get here?" Vorden a normal 20 year old guy in an urban world gets trapped in a video game. He goes through trying times, life and death battles in the hope that he can find his mom. Don't miss out on the most eventful Urban Fantasy story with twists and turns, with friends and foes, and with love and hate.

In the VRMMORPG Ethereal Realms, Jin Park spawns with no class, no weapons, and a single item: a broom. Mocked by players and NPCs alike, he’s ready to rage-quit—until he discovers his broom can summon dust storms, vacuum monsters, and even wipe out raid bosses. Armed with a weapon meant for cleaning, Jin accidentally becomes the game’s most overpowered player, leaving a trail of sparkling clean dungeons and humiliated enemies. Forget swords and magic—this janitor is sweeping his way to legend!

Read at your own risk: Super Slow-Update [Author Suggestion]: Add this to your collection first and wait for it to have enough chapters before reading since this book has a super-slow update due to the author's schoolwork. Serin is a time and space agent who plays the role of a villain in numerous worlds. When he completed his task he chose to retire than be reborn in his original world. The administration gave him a huge amount of wealth as remuneration and he is allowed to choose which world he wants to stay in. In that world, he can do anything and could even replace the protagonist living in that world. The compensation is good and the treatment is high-class. Serin had nothing to complain about and proceeded to retire. However, he didn't expect that he would become a child! With his memories sealed, Qise...his system, acted as his guardian. Serin feels like kindergarten is not suitable for the great him. But then the four-year-old baby who swears to become a domineering president found his suitable wife in the future. Serin: Blow kisses Xanric: "..." Xanric: His doll is good. Serin: Fight someone for his future wife Xanric: "..." Xanric: His doll is really good. Serin: Announce to marry and live together. Xanric: "..." Xanric: He wants to take home his doll too. Two babies flirted with each other! Teacher Roana couldn't take it anymore and ignored them. Qise: "..." He had no idea that his host was actually a face control! But hey, isn't that person this world's strongest villain? Qise: "!!!" Ancestor the wife you're planning to take is plotting against you! Serin who was taken as the wife of the person whom he thought his wife was speechless. Who I am? Who are you? Where am I? Xanric: "Be good, wife. Wait for me at home and play with you." Serin: "???" Serin: "!!!" [WARNING] 1. Contain same-sex relationships. If you are sensitive to this kind of story please leave, thanks. 2. No underage relationship [Romance starts at adult age, no "x" scene of minors] 3. This is a child-bearing story slash romance of the main characters. 4. Be aware of cliches. If you don't like cliche stories then this story is not for you. I only made this to satisfy those who wanted this kind type of setting. [NOTE] 1. Copyright 2024-2025 2. The writing is horrible. The logic is chaotic. Perfectionists should be careful. 3. [Highlighted] Basically the shou is a time and space agent who traveled around dimensions to play the role of a villain and after retiring the time and space administration gave him a huge amount of wealth as remuneration that he could use for the rest of his life thus when he came to choose a world to retire, he became the wealthiest person. 4. Two-faced Affectionate Attack X Wealthy Prince Receive (Omegaverse) 5. 1v1 HE, sweet. 6. Credit to the owner of the picture used as the book cover. I do not own the art I used and it would be taken down upon the artist's request! If some of you know who the artist is please do tell me so I could credit. 7. Due to the author's study this article will have a super slow update.

I found myself possessing the body of a young master who everyone was eager to kill. I’m invincible, so let them try to kill me. It’s only for one second, though.

One day, I suddenly found myself in the body of Thomas Filmore, the villain until the half point for my favourite game, Rising Hero. Thomas Filmore is destined to be killed and his power stolen. However, now that I'm here, I'm going to do everything I can to survive, and not just that, but I'm going to come out on top! Neither the hero nor the end boss will be able to stand against me!

Tom Scott never intended to become a hero. Accidentally summoned to another world after the true hero had already arrived, he was left to carve his own path. Over the years, his incredible skill and tenacity earned him the title of an S-class adventurer, celebrated and respected across the land. But after a decade of relentless quests and battles, Tom yearns for peace. Memories of a serene countryside—its lush green forests, golden wheat fields, and a tranquil lake—call out to him. Determined to leave the chaos behind, he sets his sights on this idyllic haven to start a new chapter in life. Yet, even in retirement, the world has a way of pulling adventurers back into its fold. Can Tom truly find the quiet life he seeks, or will his past follow him to the countryside? author's note: I have used that name so redundantly on my reruns of Stardew Valley

Kim Eun-Ji is a college student with a passion for otome games, but one game in particular has always frustrated her: Saintess Chronicles. In the game, the villainess, Selene Ravencroft, is always sentenced to death, while the flawless Saintess Eri is glorified. Despite playing through all the possible routes, Eun-Ji can never change Selene's tragic fate. Her sympathy for the misunderstood villainess and her disdain for the seemingly perfect Eri grows with every playthrough. One morning, after finishing the game yet again and angrily complaining about its unfair ending, Eun-Ji realizes she’s late for class. In her rush, she’s tragically hit by a runaway truck and dies. She wakes up to find herself reincarnated inside the world of Saintess Chronicles—not as a random side character, but as the villainess, Selene Ravencroft, on the day of her gift awakening! Now, Eun-Ji now as Selene Ravencroft must try her best to survive at all costs but for some reason the plot keeps continuing despite her making changes.

In a future where the line between reality and virtual reality is all but erased, RPG games reign supreme. A young programmer, driven by an intense urge to escape poverty and an unwavering dream, pours his soul into creating Bloodbound Ascension, a ruthless online game. But his journey ends tragically when exhaustion claims his life, only for him to awaken within his own creation as an NPC trapped in one of its deadliest Towers. Armed with the knowledge of every trap, secret, and monster, he must navigate the brutal world he designed, struggling to survive against other NPCs and the merciless mechanics of Bloodbound Ascension. In a realm where the line between creator and creation no longer exists, can he rewrite his fate, or will his masterpiece become his tomb?

It was the day of my death. As everything came to an end, I heard a voice, a voice that would ultimately decide both my suffering and my rise. [If you had enough time to play one more game, what would it be?] Naturally, I answered the one game that had been on my mind even before I found myself withering away on my deathbed. The War of Demons and Heroes. An adult game of epic proportions. **** Disclaimer 1. This is my second novel, so don't expect amazing quality; I'm still learning. 2. This is a slow-paced story. The story is written from Kayle's perspective and will have an emphasis on the characters and world around him. 3. "Is this a harem?" A common question from my previous novel, so I'll address it upfront: Yesn't. 4. If you decide to give my novel a try, first, thank you! Second, feel free to leave any thoughts or opinions in the comment sections and paragraph comments. The constructive criticism or inspiration I get from them is always welcome.

In a world where virtual reality and reality merge, a skilled gamer finds themselves reborn inside a digital game matrix after a tragic accident. With no way to escape, they must navigate this complex, evolving game world, facing monstrous foes, solving intricate puzzles, and battling ruthless players. With every victory, they gain power and unlock new abilities, but as the line between the game and reality blurs, they must question what’s real and what’s part of the game. With a mysterious force controlling the matrix, the protagonist strives to rise to the top, uncover the truth behind their rebirth, and escape the game before it's too late.

In a world transformed by the arrival of mana, Earth is no longer the domain of humanity alone. Magical beasts and three powerful humanoid species have claimed vast territories, forcing humanity into fortified cities protected by mana-infused barriers. The hope for survival lies with the awakened—those blessed with magical classes and the ability to wield mana. Victor Revenant, a hilarious and self-deprecating 16-year-old, has spent his life dreaming of joining their ranks. But on the day of his Awakening Test, his dreams are shattered. Like countless others, he fails to awaken, destined to remain ordinary in a world where mediocrity means irrelevance. Just as Victor hits rock bottom, his father gifts him a VRMMORPG game, Ascendant Realms: Cultivation Chronicles, as a consolation prize. The game promises an immersive cultivation experience, complete with mystical techniques, powerful bloodlines, and the journey to ascend to godhood. But when Victor logs in as his in-game persona, Fang Chen, he discovers something incredible: the cultivation techniques he learns in the game begin to manifest in the real world. Armed with the Primordial Chaos Constitution and the legendary Void Emperor Bloodline, Victor embarks on a dual journey—mastering the game’s cultivation system while using his newfound abilities to change his fate in the real world. What begins as an escape from his failures turns into a chance to rewrite his destiny. But Victor quickly learns that his unique ability may make him more than just an anomaly—it may make him a target...

Follow Benjamin Joyce, an elderly man with a passion for blacksmithing who spent his life travelling the world and learning new things. Now, after helping out the developers of the first ever real VRMMO game, he gets the chance to play said game earlier than the majority of other people. Taking this chance to do what he loves now that his real body is slowly giving in to his old age and the profession he lives for is no longer as important as it used to be, he starts his journey to become this new world's greatest Craftsman! ----- Check out my second novel, Demon's Virtue! https://www.webnovel.com/book/15238973305579305/Demon%27s-Virtue ----- Join the discord! https://discord.gg/uFRQvTe ----- Cover by: Belk (belkbelkbelk on Instagram)

James was a hustler who'd succeeded in retiring early, only for the pandemic to ruin all of his plans. He spent two years locked up inside playing video games and watching movies, only to be spiritually abducted just as the situation started improving. Now his name is Jin and he's a part of the Illusion Room Sect. A cultivation sect that creates scenarios for combat-focused cultivators to hone their skills. In other words, fully immersive video games. Will the gaming knowledge of his past life help him succeed in such a cut-throat world? Will he manage to break his two-year pandemic induced dry-spell? And most importantly, will he ever manage to surpass the rank of cannon fodder?

Reborn In A Game World? Body Of A Side Villain? A System? Benjamin was an ordinary 20-year-old college student — until a sudden accident sent him hurtling toward death. But instead of the afterlife, he wakes up in the world of his favorite Fantasy RPG game. The catch? He’s reincarnated as Lucien Drakemore, the arrogant and tragic side villain destined to be crushed by the game’s overpowered protagonist. Armed with foreknowledge of the game’s plot and characters, Benjamin refuses to follow Lucien’s doomed script. Why should he settle for a life of loss and humiliation? But rewriting fate isn’t easy. The world is far more dangerous and complex than the game ever revealed, and the heroines — each powerful and unique — are anything but willing prizes. From fiery warriors to cunning sorceresses, they’ll challenge not only Lucien’s charm but also his resolve to outmaneuver the protagonist.

Eyes wide, he nervously peered at the others marching in formation around him. Gripping the large bow tightly, he made sure to keep marching, never stopping from the steady pace set by the columns ahead. Placing each foot one after the other he carefully stayed in formation and made sure to keep the pace set. To do otherwise would only invite the Game's wrath. He couldn't slow down or the Game would take steps to try and kill him. It had already made clear that if he died here in the game, he would die in real life. The last thing he remembered was boarding the small plane with a destination of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Now he was somehow trapped as a character inside the biggest mobile game at the time: Destiny War Tactics, a roleplaying strategy game with a heavy focus on its Idle-type gameplay and events. Having played the game before, but only casually, he now finds himself relying on the little bit he can remember in order to survive a world fraught with its own perils, while somehow getting around the restrictions imposed by its murderous Game System.

this novel is about an otaku guy who doesn't have a job and old and lives with his mom who tells him to get a job and kick him out he later finds one but break something that gets him to pay them 5 thousand dollars and get fired so because he didn't have the money he went to sell his game console but get stopped by a weird but hot girl with red hair who looked like a game character and has some technology that doesn't look from his word so she tells him that the game he was playing was real but in a far away place so she tells him that he is one of the best and he should join them but he refuse but when he got back home his mom was kidnapped by one of the monsters which made him join them and get his mother back and that's the start of: my life is a video game

"I’m not here to fit in, I’m here to stand out. When the lights are brightest and the pressure’s crushing, that’s when I shine." On the cracked courts of Pinehill, Jaden "Silk" Hunter was a king. His ankle-breaking crossovers, no-look passes, and thunderous dunks made him a streetball legend. But when a scholarship pulls him into the unforgiving world of Ironwood Academy, the country’s most prestigious basketball powerhouse, Jaden learns that talent isn’t enough. At Ironwood, the court is a battlefield, every teammate is a rival, and Coach Grayson Hale rules with an iron fist. The flashy, unpredictable style that made Jaden a legend on the streets is seen as reckless and immature here. His teammates doubt him, his coach benches him, and the media begins to whisper: Is "Silk" all show and no substance? But Jaden isn’t here to play by anyone else’s rules. With his pride on the line and the weight of his hometown’s expectations on his shoulders, he’s determined to prove that style and substance can coexist that you can rewrite the game and still come out on top. When rival prodigies, team betrayals, and mounting pressure push him to the edge, Jaden must rise beyond raw talent and show everyone that greatness isn’t just about playing the game, it’s about playing the Game Above Game. Will Jaden rise to the top, or will the weight of greatness bring him crashing down?