The Black Games Zutara

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

189 years after the Fall, Earth is no longer the world it once was. Meteors brought with them destruction—and something worse; Corruption, an energy that slowly rots away the body and mind. In its wake, Aether awakened—its polar opposite, offering power through structure, balance, and sacrifice. Now, the world is divided between Safe Havens, protected by the World Authority and fueled by Aether, and the Wastelands, ruled by the Corruption. In the shadows of society, humans chase strength by walking the Path of Ruin, risking their souls to survive the ever-growing Deadzones. Alexander, a 15-year-old scavenger from the fringe town of Greyreach, carries with him secret that could get him killed: he can wield both Aether and Corruption. As the World Authority tightens its grip, and rumors of an uprising circulate about, of civilizations beyond the stars, Alexander is forced to navigate the dangers of the world, and the ever growing Deadzones that threaten to destroy the world.

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.

In a quiet rural town stands an old, foreboding building. Its shadowy presence casts an eerie atmosphere, sending shivers down the spines of those who pass by. Yet, despite its unsettling aura, the people who work within its walls are surprisingly kind and welcoming. Only thirteen souls occupy the space, their presence a stark contrast to the building's dark, almost sinister vibe. But one can't help but wonder—is this place truly as ordinary as it seems? The air whispers secrets, and the walls seem to hold stories untold. Something about it feels... off.

[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]

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

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?

In the far reaches, Tron belonged to the Kyrexo Loop, a place without a past or future. The Ghosts, creatures born from histories, and the Harbingers, the only humans who could resist, were unaware of Tron's existence. He was a Blank, the deception of fate. Neither human nor monster. Others were trying to escape the ancient prison. To get a chance for freedom, Tron forged a contract with the Eye, a being higher than a god. His time was limited, soon he would turn into a monster. Now, under the threat of the Death Clock counting his hours, he had to become a human and break out of the fake life, discovering the rules and trials of an unknown world. All to achieve the ultimate emotion.

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

Keith just got thrown in time what will his future hold.

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?

Plongez dans un monde où danger et mystère s'entrelacent... Quand une arme froide se pose sur sa tempe, Miss Black comprend que sa vie ne sera plus jamais la même. Qui est cet homme à l'aura menaçante, au regard océan aussi captivant que terrifiant ? Pourquoi l'appelle-t-il ainsi, comme s'il la connaissait déjà ? Alors que son appartement est fouillé sans relâche, une évidence s'impose : ils cherchent quelque chose qu'elle possède... mais quoi ? Coincée entre la peur et une attraction inexplicable pour cet inconnu arrogant, elle devra survivre à ce jeu où elle ignore encore les règles. Secrets enfouis, vérités interdites et tension insoutenable... jusqu'où iriez-vous pour découvrir la vérité sur vous-même ?

ON HIATUS [Currently editing] WARNING: MATURE CONTENTS Set in the city of New York, The story begins with Liam and Jenna O'Brien, abandoned by their father, soon later the death of their mother leaving the two siblings in the difficult world. Liam being the father figure wants nothing more than to make sure his kid sis get through school and have a good life, but all that changed when Jenna is wanted for killing three of her classmates, why she did it wasn't much of the question... it was how she did. Now becoming a target of both ghouls and G.I agents [Ghoul Investigators] Both siblings are thrust into a world of pain and rejection, hunted in the city as 'New York's Most Wanted' A young female ghoul, Riley Leah, comes to their recuse giving them a choice of hiding forever or dying. Will they survive the hunt? Or is a sibling bond stronger than any other thing? Well, you will just have to find out. DISCLAIMER: I Do Not Own The Pictures Used, Credits To The Owner.

When monsters sprouted from suddenly appearing towers all over the world, the world leaders created an organization of skilled warriors to tackle this problem. The warriors compromised of awakened humans; people who had gotten skills similar to those in a video game. Unfortunately, not everyone was willing to join this attack force, so the world leaders implemented a lottery-system to fill out the ranks. A few years later, Evelyn’s twin sister was chosen via lottery to become a discoverer, but their biased parents forced Evelyn to go in her sister's stead, putting her in the line of danger. The only salvation was that her finance was also sent on the same mission. The mission was to conquer a new Boss floor, and they were to fight against a monster of unpresented might. What she hadn’t expected was that her fiancé would betray her, because of a plot he concocted together with her sister. The monster annihilated their whole team before they were finally able to defeat it, but her fiancé had no thoughts of letting her leave the tower. Stabbing her in the back, he leered over her as he explained their plan while she slowly bled to death. With the last of her life force, dead set on getting her revenge on the man she had promised her life with, she heals the boss monster in hopes that it will kill him. As she slowly closes her eyes, the world going dark around her, a notification from the system pops up. “ New class: Black healer Congratulations! You have completed the hidden legendary quest, healing an S-ranked monster on its last breath by sacrificing yourself. Your immensely caring heart should be an inspiration to all healers, both human and monsters! Not caring for the wounded’s different race and even sacrificing the last of your own life, you have been given a new chance at life. ” Waking up, she is now back three years before the battle took place. Her new life starts now!

"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.

Space is vast, unfathomable—an ocean of shadows where humanity has advanced without understanding what lurks in its depths. Twenty-two years ago, a planet appeared out of nowhere. It was on no star map. It had no orbit, no light, no signs of life. Yet, it pulsed. Now, the ship Astraea-7 is on its way to meet it. The mission is clear. The crew knows why they are there. All except one. Haruto never asked to be part of this exploration. But his presence is no coincidence. He is the key—though he does not know it yet. As the ship crosses the planet’s threshold, signals distort, communication breaks, and the silence is filled with something else. Then, it happens. For the first time in human history, the abyss answers. And in the depths of the shadow, a voice whispers: “Welcome home.” Thus begins Haruto’s journey of self-discovery, where he will uncover the echoes of a forgotten past and the shadow of a future he has yet to understand.

Demi mengikuti turnamen renang tingkat kabupaten di California, sepuluh peserta tim putra terpilih di Kabupaten Sonoma (total setelah penyaringan terdapat 27 peserta tim putra dan 21 peserta tim putri) memutuskan untuk mengadakan latihan mandiri selama beberapa hari di sebuah vila di ujung kota Healdsburg dengan didampingi oleh satu asisten coach dan satu dokter. Daerah vila itu sepi dan dikelilingi hutan yang cukup luas. Mereka akan latihan di sana selama beberapa waktu, berlatih di sana secara mandiri, lalu pulang dan mengikuti latihan resmi bersama teman-teman mereka yang lain sebelum akhirnya berangkat untuk mengikuti turnamen nasional California. Mereka tidak tahu bahwa kejadian yang tragis akan terjadi secara beruntun selama mereka latihan secara mandiri di sana. Satu per satu dari mereka mati mengenaskan dengan cara yang berbeda-beda. Jadi, siapakah pelakunya?

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

When 19-year-old Kaito Yamato inherits a mysterious ring from a vanishing old man, he's thrust into a world of ancient secrets and hidden agendas. With newfound powers and a cryptic legacy, Kaito must master his destiny as the guardian of the Cat's Spirit- or risk losing everything.

What do a supreme sorcerer, a normal teenager, an evil overlord, a hero, and an apprentice mage have in common? Not much, but they will all share one experience eventually. And that experience is death. This is a story of second chances and being united through the one common experience.

The human being is above all beautiful, divine and surprising. But there is in its essence an evil that surpasses even the understanding of God. And it's about human evil and its consequences, these tales that will follow. Mystery, absurdities, supernatural and blood will fill these pages. Not recommended for the weak.

When interdimensional portals opened in Earth, a young man named Adrian Sage is forced to participate in a mysterious survival game. The only way to survive is to enter the portals, each leading to a new realm with its unique games and challenges. With each portal, Adrian must adopt to new rules, opponents, all while unravelling the secrets behind the tournament and the true purpose of the portals. As Adrian progresses, the stakes grow higher and the games become increasingly deadly. Will Adrian be able to survive the games or will he become the latest causality of this new battle royale?

Hanjun, who used to live alone, wakes up in a strange, old church in a different world called Eorera. In this world, there are two gods: the God of Light and the God of Darkness. A thousand years ago, the God of Darkness created demons and attacked humans. The God of Light was nowhere to be found, and people believed they were abandoned. Hanjun finds himself mistaken for being the God of Light by an old priest who was praying for help against the demons. Even though Hanjun is not actually a god, he ends up in a divine body on a stone throne, realizing he has lost most of his powers. He decides to help the humans by recruiting players from Earth through a game he creates called "God's Games Online." He sends out gaming equipment for free to a few selected players, who will enter the game to help protect Ulon Town from the approaching demons. Hanjun also creates a game system and an NPC guide, using the old priest named Barry to lead the players. Hanjun hides his true identity As "Holy Son" and starts preparing to gather faith and regain his power to protect the people of Eorera. Note: 1. Slow-paced story. 2. There is no female lead in this book.