A Dating Game

Twelve-year-old Liam wakes up in a cold, dark basement, with no memory of how he got there. Trapped by a sadistic captor who revels in psychological torment, Liam is forced to play a series of sick and twisted games, each designed to break his spirit. Despite the overwhelming fear and hopelessness, Liam’s determination to survive drives him to plot a daring escape. But freedom comes at a cost. Once outside the basement, Liam finds himself in a labyrinth of endless corridors and haunted rooms, each hiding unimaginable horrors. Pursued by monstrous entities and shadowed by the sinister presence of his captor, Liam must navigate the maze and its deadly challenges. Every step brings him closer to the truth—but also to a darker revelation about the world he's trapped in. In this thrilling, heart-pounding journey of survival, The Maze of Shadows explores the limits of resilience, the strength of the human spirit, and the power of hope. Will Liam outwit his captor and find his way back to freedom, or will the shadows claim him forever? Assisted by AI.

"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?

Lila Collin’s has always lived her life by the books:Top grades,loyal friends with a ring on her finger from her to die for heartthrob Caleb Wolfe who was a steady hardworking handsome man she’s loved for years. Finally graduating college ,she decides to let loose for one night ,Celebrating her achievements with her friends while Caleb is tied up at work . However Everything changes when Lila comes across dashing,young CEO Adrian Ravencroft. Adrian is the man in every single lady’s radar and he had a dangerously handsome,badboy presence that can make any woman forget her better judgement .With a reputation for trouble and a past shrouded in mystery ,Adrian is used to women chasing him,But Lila wasn’t every other lady and certainly did not have an eye out for Adrian. So how come she woke up the next day to find herself unclad in a hotel room with a mark on her neck she couldn’t explain. And for some reason, she can’t seem to stop thinking of the man she met,Adrian Ravencroft. “Lila, Lila... Lila," he said with a purr staring into her eyes with those dark, unending pupils. "You're such a stubborn girl. No matter, I'll let you off this time. With a warning," Adrian said, flashing Lila a dangerous smile with just the faintest sign of fangs escaping his lips. Drawn into Adrian’s dark, seductive world, Lila is forced to navigate secrets she never imagined, dangers she never prepared for, and emotions she never wanted to feel. As Caleb grows distant and Adrian’s shadowy charm takes root, Lila must decide who she really is and who she is willing to become. But as her heart is pulled in two opposing directions, Lila will discover that some changes are irreversible. Her celebration becomes the beginning of a journey that could lead to eternal love—or eternal regret. Is Adrian Ravencroft her greatest adventure or her ultimate downfall? And when the darkness finally takes hold, will it claim her for good? One night, one choice, and one dangerous man will change everything.

The year is 2060 and after decades of technological delay caused by mysterious events Earth and its inhabitants are about to face their greatest challenge yet. One, seemingly normal day everyone on Earth heard a voice. {Earthlings, the time has come for change, please stay calm and wait for the terraforming process, everything will be explained during it} Every human being was transported that fateful day, floating in space and watching the planet be transformed right in front of their eyes. "I got a fcking stick as a reward, are you fcking kidding me?!" Reign was there before most, as a human that defeated a monster before the terraforming he was titled a pioneer and got a chance to draw a lottery, but that did not end quite well. Join our protagonist with his quirky group of friends as they fight and level up in this world that became a game, trying their best to win it and stop the destruction of Earth. Will they be successful or will they fail? What is the mysterious power hiding deep inside Reign? Find that all out by reading Is This Really a Game?! Hey guys, thanks for checking out my book Is This Really a Game, I plan on making this a long novel and right now I am releasing 1 - 2 chapters a day. The chapters are usually about 1 600 words long. Cover made by myself

(CONTAINS R18+ CONTENT) Enemies to lovers- check Slow burn- check A cute naughty dog- check Spice? (The author is keeping her mouth zipped) No third-party breakup or misunderstanding. But there are lots of banter and witty comebacks. (The story is planned to be around 200 chapters. No drag) Mu Yiren I never imagined I'd be faking a relationship with my biggest enemy—the untamed, ridiculously charming Feng Junjie, known throughout the city as the "golden boy" of business and a billionaire playboy with a reputation for breaking hearts. But when he dangles a life-changing offer in front of me, the kind that could secure my inheritance, I find myself agreeing to be his "girlfriend." But the thing is….. What if I start seeing the real him? Pretending to be Junjie’s devoted partner is like walking on a razor's edge. He’s everything I can’t stand—sexy, cocky, and devilish, and yet a sweetheart by heart that leaves me flustered by his actions. I know better than to fall for a man like him; my mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s has convinced me to never fall in love. But Junjie isn't just any man. Beneath his easygoing charm is an intensity that leaves me breathless, and he knows exactly how to crack through the walls I have built around me, awakening a passion I never felt before. JUNJIE I need my life back. A sorry attempt at love had me question everything and forced me away from my brothers. Since my ‘ex best friend’s’ constant accusations had gotten out of control, I might as well pretend to date someone and shut her mouth. My definition of a fake date- Beautiful, sexy, tempting…..umm…. insufferable, annoying, and with a mouth that won’t stop running. The mouth with red lipstick. The mouth I want to…. This arrangement was supposed to be simple: fake dating, clear boundaries, no feelings. But the more he plays the role of her devoted partner, the more the lines between fake and real start to blur. And now, he’s no longer sure where the act ends and his true feelings begin. The catch? Mu Yiren doesn’t believe in love. And she certainly doesn’t believe a man like Feng Junjie is capable of anything but heartbreak. But Feng has never been one to follow the rules. Boundaries? He’s about to break them. Deals? They were made to be rewritten. He’s going all in, and this time, he’s not playing pretend. ******* "Are you saying you'd let any man get this close?" "ABSOLUTELY NO!" The words burst out of me, too quick, too honest. His smirk deepens. "Tell me, if I leave you like this, all wound up and aching, will you be sneaking off to use one of your little toys?" "Yes," "Tell me, were you waiting for me to initiate something this past week?" he tugs my shorts more and kisses my navel. My heart hammers and my voice comes out shaky. "N-No." I won't give him the satisfaction of knowing he's right. He chuckles darkly. "Wrong answer. Let's try again." ****

[Team Objective Salvage Ghostofspartan FC from relegation. Current Position: 20th out of 20 Points: 3 Matches Played: 12 Matches Remaining: 26 Gap from 19th Place: 9 Points] [Failure to complete the task: Death for the second time] "Are you for real here?" **** Viktor Montez was an ordinary teenager obsessed with a football game, Rivals 22. But his life takes a sharp turn after a tragic accident lands him inside the very game he used to dominate from behind a screen. Now, he’s not the star player he imagined but a washed-up striker with pathetic stats, a failing team, and a looming threat of death if he doesn’t turn things around. Come see as the controller struggles behind the screen. Can he save his team, survive the game, and discover what it truly means to play for keeps? Or will end he discover something else?

This is a story that will take place in the Date alive universe. Yato is a man with a mysterious past who wakes up in a dark void, alone and transformed into a spirit, an extraordinary being from a different dimension. As he struggles to understand his new reality, he discovers that he has been pulled into a strange and dangerous world where he must learn to survive as a woman and a warrior. Despite his confusion and frustration, Yato remains determined to unravel the mystery of his situation and find a way to get his memories back and make a new home for himself in this new strange world I don't own Date alive. All rights belong to the original author, Kōshi Tachibana. tags : #romance #datealive #kurumi #genderbender #genderbend #mature #drama #fantasy #dark #fanfic #originalcharacter #tohka #characterdevelopment #oc

An alien race invaded the Earth on June 6, 2128. At the midst of this war, many nations allied with the alien threat and the war nearly wiped out the rebelling humans of the planet. At the edge of mankind's survival, the United Nations Army launched its forces to eliminate the immediate stellar threats that loomed over Earth. General Seeker Carlean, commander and leader of the mission, risked and gave his life to destroy the immediate stellar threat. The battle was won though Earth lay in ruins. Perhaps mankind will live to see a few years of peace before the alien threat returns to wipe out their existence. At the immediate aftermath of the stellar battle, the fallen Seeker Carlean awakens and finds himself at aged 17, living the peaceful life he lived 16 years before he died. So begins a new game in the battle for humanity's survival. ---- Cover art by Jayps. http://www.behance.net/Jayps

Heaven is indifferent. God is indifferent to the suffering of people, just as the Player is indifferent to the fate of useless NPCs. Each Player becomes a God when he decides the fate of the entire world and its inhabitants. What if the Player himself becomes the character he previously controlled, and finds himself locked in a world he considered just a game?

Kalea Orlin Lovaata is a poor girl who only lives with her mother, who is an alcoholic and has a mental illness. Her life is miserable only because she looks very similar to her mother's ex-husband, who cheated on her 12 years ago and left them both. No matter how much work she does, she still cannot fulfill all her current needs. Out of desperation, Kalea thinks of asking for help from her famous college friend with a myriad of bad rumors following him. "The job is very easy, you just need to accompany someone shopping or something like that. Quickly, a large sum of money will come into your bank account." "Really?" "Yes, I'll arrange a meeting with him if you agree." Without thinking, Kalea agreed. Little did she know, however, that the job waiting for her was to become a sugar baby for a young businessman named Arthur Jefferson. She would have to satisfy his lust, including sacrificing her virginity just for the sake of money.

In the expansive expanse of existence, there exist realms concealed from the awareness of ordinary folk. Rain Weathers, an unremarkable teenager with average looks, physique, and grades, was leading an uneventful life. However, everything took a dramatic turn one fateful day when he found himself plunged into a vivid dream, a dream that unveiled a world beyond imagination — a world teeming with spirits, monsters, and conversing frogs. This was the Spirit Realm. Transformed into a player by the mysterious machinations of the universe, Rain, alongside other chosen individuals, found themselves thrust into a perilous world. They were tasked with navigating their newfound domain, establishing their territories, all while fending off relentless onslaughts from beasts, defending their territories from other races, and making sure to stay alive for another day. NOTE! NO system. NO cheats. NO overpowered MC. NO tragic past or sob story. NO harem. This is more on Kingdom Building, and War. Just an average boy with no special skills who, through hardship and dedication, transforms from a nobody to a conqueror. If this story interests you, give it a try.

Description What happens if a person who has died suddenly is in your room when you wake up in the morning? Will you be very surprised? Today is the anniversary of his death, so I bought his favorite tulip and went to his funeral ... I really come to visit him very often because I always tell him all my problems .... Maybe people think I'm crazy ... but I don't care about that at all. Not feel the day was approaching night I said good-bye to him to go home. When on the way out of the tomb I saw a black cat who was about to be hit by a speeding car. Many say that if you meet a black cat, you will get bad luck. But I did not care about that. I ran and took the black cat into my arms and closed my eyes because I was resigned. .. But when I was about to get hit, I felt a wind blowing and whispered to me "I'm sorry" and then my vision suddenly became very blurred. And when I woke up I felt like someone was playing with my hair ...

If kindness and kindness cannot save the world.So this time, I choose to kill.I am born again from death, like sin in the sun.

Leo was living a boring life until he received a notification on his cellphone. [Otherwordly Dating App has been installed.] He found it weird when he saw it, but he skill clicked on it where things got even weirder. The app was asking usual questions that any app would ask like age, gender, where he came from, etc. However, everything changed once he finished his profile and that the matching process began. [Matching Completed] [Moving to planet EB-17] When Leo opened his eyes, there was a beautiful elf just like he had seen in the movies standing right before him. “Hm…you’re even cuter than I thought~!” The elf cutely muttered. ----------- Join my patreon for free to see some NSFW Illustrations of my characters! Link: patreon.com/NightWolfX_ Join my discord - https://discord.gg/phj5Z2Wz

18 students are trapped in a school. They must live together forever, or kill each other until only one survives. Each of them has a special power. Will they cooperate, or will their numbers be reduced one by one?

The world will never be the same

The concept of essence grapples with the notion of particularity. When we focus on an individual, we are pointing out the idiosyncracy of their essential nature. Therefore, in this narrative, it all commences with a simple gift from a friend—a Dating Game from a renowned Japanese company. On Christmas Eve, tragedy strikes as he is murdered. But as he closes his eyes, a blinding flash of light transports him to an unknown location. Upon awakening, disorientation reigns as he gazes upon a different room through unfamiliar eyes. His reflection, once a mirror to his former self, reveals a startling revelation: "W-What is this? This person I see in the mirror, who is he?" Here, the juxtaposition of the insignificance of his old self and the allure of his new identity serves as a symbolic crossroads. It plunges his psyche in a conventional understanding of self-sufficiency and the authentic self. Thus, he embraces the name Nakamura Takumi, becoming the very embodiment of the dating game's protagonist. [Note: This is the same history on Wattpad (in spanish) and on HoneyFeed (But it's abandoned), I'm the same guy. Also, the illustrations are from an AI, so, There's gonna be errors!] [It should be noted that there will be a few characters/dialogues in Japanese, but with the translation/meaning obviously]

Hello! To all! I'm going to introduce myself, my name is hajime motaro. I am an involuntary participant in the game of death and I am about to die. It is very likely that more than a million people will see my death live and directly, but before that happens. Let me tell you how it ends like this.

game belum berakhir, dan ini baru dimulai, apakah bakal ada ranking baru ataukah para ranking lama bkal tetap diatas

You wake up in a world where life is a game, and the only way to survive is to play. But this isn't your typical game, it's a death game, where the stakes are high, and the price of failure is your life. Kim Minho and countless others find themselves in this dystopian future, where they are forced to compete in brutal games that disfigure and debilitate them, all for the entertainment of an entity which calls itself The Jester. Every move you make could be your last, and there's no one to trust. Betrayal, scams, lies, and murder are commonplace in this twisted reality. The only goal is to stay alive, and every player is your enemy. As Kim Minho and the others navigate this treacherous world, they learn that the only way to win is to be ruthless, cunning, and willing to do whatever it takes. The games are relentless, and the violence is gruesome, leaving behind a trail of broken bodies and shattered spirits. In a world where life is just a game, and the prize is survival, the line between humanity and barbarism is blurred. And as the players struggle to survive, they are forced to ask themselves, is it worth it?

Shivering hands, tingling spine, a foreboding sense of danger I'm trembling in excitement Danger has always been a drug to Elise but unfortunately due to a warning note along with her parents body she suppressed her urge to get herself in thrilling danger but it all changed when she opened her apartment and what greeted her was an unfamiliar layout An expensive apartment that she could not afford 'How much money did it cost to make this place look so homely' She thought enviously

I once thought Nonso will be my forever, but he couldn’t be there for me like I thought he would be. He didn’t believe in me even after three years of being together. Now, he is back, and ready to do what he couldn’t do then. Fight for me. I don’t think he is being genuine, and I don’t think I can give him another chance, but he asked for ten dates, and that is all I will give him.

He woke up alone. Nothing changed in that aspect. Trey suddenly found himself thrust into an unfamiliar environment, with no clue how he got there. The games begin, and Trey has to overcome many obstacles to survive, while working with those around him. Will he succeed, or will he die as a tool for others’ success?

a boy entered the another world accidentally by the god and started his journey in his another world

Alisa is a hardworking human, despite being born as a woman, she was a respectable commander in her work as a military, but sadly she lost her life during a mission that resulted for her to get reincarnated inside a RPG-open world type video game she onced played back in the days when she was a highschool student. She was reincarnated as Marysville Everleigh Grace, a total side character inside the game. later on after reincarnation, it took her a whole 14 years of her new life to realize that she was reincarnated in a game she onced played. realizing this made her change her way of life. Watch Marysville as she tries to alter her new world, and make a story of her own.

In the ten minutes that I spent playing the dating simulation, I was transmigrated. Thankfully, the person I had possessed was a noble so my life should be full of luxury and comfort right? Right? "The prominence of our family comes from the blessing bestowed upon us by the royal family throughout the generations." Perhaps this is the cost associated with that. However, my father appears overly devoted to the Emperor. And as a consequence of this, I had no choice but to enter the public service. While romance is enjoyed by all others. All I do is work as a civil servant throughout the day. Note: MC does not have any cheats,MC is not simp,Doesnt have any kind of NTR,Smart MC. (Just read it I know you all will like it) (And it's a non profit work so read all you want) Author note: The novel is in the process of mass editing so the chapters are not available but soon you all can read it with a mass release. Thanks for your support.

They say if you die a sinner you go to hell. Unfortunately for a certain serial killer, Hazaru he was put in a death game overseen by a omnipotent creature you might as well call the devil.. then he finally realized.. to prevail he must become the devil himself.