Boot Camp

[WPC MAR 2025 ENTRY] The world changed when the HERO.EXE System activated. Suddenly, everyone gained a hero rank, a level, and unique abilities. Strength was no longer determined by talent or training, only by how well you leveled up. Society evolved into a gamer’s paradise, with Hero Academies, leaderboard rankings, and world-class tournaments deciding who would rise to the top. Takeru Inoue was supposed to be one of them. But when his system booted up, instead of the usual stats screen, he got a single line of text: [Welcome, Beta Tester. Debug Mode unlocked.]

Darren, Jenna, and their friends went camping in a forest at night, but just when Stacy walked away to relieve herself, she was brutally killed by something terrifying. A terrifying monster from another reality. Just before everyone else is going to get kill, Darren saved them. However, this is far from an end. The monster’s still alive and Darren’s just discovered a special power he had. He can see the future in his dream. But how? The origin of the monster, the goal and the real villian behind it. What would happen in their adventures in a whole dimension? You can find the answers here! **Note : this story isn’t the same story as my ‘Dreamcaster: The Wizard’ I basically rewrote that. This one is so much better.** ~Insane plot twists in this novel~

In the dead of winter, beneath a bleak sky, a lone child flees through a vast, snow-covered forest, chased by men whose swords gleam with deadly intent. His breath is ragged, his steps faltering, but he doesn’t dare slow down. With every crunch of snow beneath armored boots drawing closer, the child knows he’s running out of time. When a single misstep sends him tumbling to the frozen ground, all seems lost. His pursuers close in, their blades raised, ready to strike. But something stirs in the shadows of the forest, something ancient, something watching. The chase may have ended, but the story is just beginning.

Sachihiro Takahashi had two hobbies: Kendo and Video Games. Those were his hobbies until he meets the Goddess of Luck and Fortune, who selects him to represent her in an insane killing game. Now, he lives his life in a battle royale between the gods and their chosen warriors. He must fight and grow stronger, or get buried under another gods boot. May fortune favor the bold.

Horror stories written by Joseph Kohtz The Ghoulish Haunted Mansion: On Halloween, a group of kids decides to go inside an old abandoned mansion to see if it's haunted and end up getting scared out of their minds by all sorts of monsters and ghosts. While inside, the kids meet up with a talking cat and jack-o-lantern who try to protect them from the spirits and try to convince one of them to read a spell from a book to get rid of the ghosts. Return to The Ghoulish Haunted Mansion: On a field trip, Susan Piper takes her class to The Wellington Mansion and tells them how it was haunted before she got rid of the ghosts a decade ago on Halloween with her friends' help. She also told her class how to re-haunt the house and warned them not to do so. The next day, on Halloween, six of Susan's students enter the mansion, bring the ghosts and monsters back, and get scared out of their wits. Jack, the jack-o-lantern who knew their teacher, protects them with help from Alvin, the ghost puppy, and tries to convince Victoria to read the same spell Susan read when she was in the mansion to get rid of the ghosts. The Spooky Halloween Sleepover in The Haunted Woods: After a few of their friends go missing, a group of kids investigates The Dead Woods to find them. While there, they run into monsters and ghosts that pick them off. Since their friends are disappearing, they decide to have a sleepover in the haunted woods until they find their friends, but they soon all go missing after the hauntings get worse. Fear Itself: After being told a ghost story around the campfire, a group of kids who go to a camp gets scared to death while ghosts and monsters haunt the camp and forest. They get scared, but some think it's all a prank by one of the counselors at first, even when the campers and the counselors start to get picked off one by one. Even though things look bad, some campers still think it's a fraud, at least until things get worse. Because the longer they stay and ignore the ghosts' warnings, the worse the hauntings get. Then they become convinced and start to get scared out of their wits.

In a world where any normal human could create elements at will, Aziel Mateo came into life and was left in an orphanage. Humans from this world were granted magic by the universe when they turned fifteen years old. These blessed magic users served under the twelve gods. Aziel Mateo, a kid without visible talent found that he also couldn't do magic as he wasn't blessed by the universe. He decided to train himself in order to fill the gap between magic users and himself. However, he still found himself lacking, as the magic users can become stronger with their magic. Aziel Mateo later got admitted in the Academy but felt like an outsider, always being bullied, and rediculed constantly. Still, he continued his training in the shadows, slowly but surely he rose up to the ranks of the strong students without using magic. When everything seem to finally going his way, he was ambushed during their training camp, and left there to be eaten by a beast. However, this tragic event forever altered the course of his life in a positive way. Aziel Mateo survived that ambush and was brought into a cave where he saw a woman, introducing him the magic chest that was full of magic scrolls. The scrolls that contained forgotten arcane knowledge for magic. The woman revealed herself as a goddess who was betrayed. She helped Aziel become stronger for a cause. She needs his help in getting vangeance, in getting the justice that she deserves. Aziel Mateo obtain the ancient arcane powers, and become stronger that he didn't thought he could attain, not even in his imaginations.

[BOOK 1 Completed!] [BOOK 2- STARTED] Su Chen, who is tired of following the villainous plot, where he is hunted down by the protagonist’s halo finally decided to call it quit. “Okay, this is the final time that I am repeating this damn plot.” “What? All the heroines can hear my inner voice?… “….So what? You all heroines think that I will be your Licking dog? Low-rated Villain? Same Rich scumy-second generation who buys you everything following that damn original script?” “Sorry, but you are gravely mistaken, my dear!” ……… [No NTR][No Yuri] ………. (Real villain story begins after chapter 11-13 when mc decides to become unscrupulous and follow one’s interest.) ***Winner of 2022 yearly Villain book category contest**** …….. Additional tags:(Eavesdropping) ( villain mc) (smart mc) (No beta mc) (no boot-licking mc) ( no pretending to be hidden big-shot) (yandere) (tsundere) ( harem accepting mc) ( brain-wash) (kidnapping) (mindbreak) (Stockholm syndrome) (true love) (obsession) ( regret) ( redemption?) (Strong to stronger). **Cover as well as character images are Ai generated. **Add me to join invite-only author discord server^^ **English used is mostly Uk/British version.

As emotions rise and destinies collide, a shocking twist at NYSC camp shakes the foundation of everything Aisha believed. Rumors, misunderstandings, and hidden truths threaten to shatter hearts. Will love survive, or will faith and fate take them on different paths? A story of love, faith, and destiny—where true love isn’t just about emotions but about trusting Allah’s plan.

There has ever been one Emperor of the Eternal Skies and after his disappearance, the Empire fell back into its days of warring, and no one dared to call themselves by that name! But Atrox Soryu dreamed of uniting the Empire as the rising star of his Clan. He had the charm and the potential but then it was discovered that he carried the Forbidden Mark Order. A power that was feared and loathed. In an instant his world was turned upside down, his friends turned their backs on him and his father disowned him, calling him the shame of the Clan. He was sent to the borderland where monsters crawled from Rifts to conquer the world. It was here that he would know the terrible secret of the Forbidden Mark Order he carried and the inheritance that comes with it. He wanted to build an Empire and he would start from the borderland he was sent to, right from the labor camp.

William was but an ordinary man—until fate saw fit to thrust him fifteen years into the past. Yet, this was no mere journey through time; he awoke not in his own flesh, but in that of the third son of Duke Herne, the most formidable noble in the realm. Now, amidst the glittering halls of power, where smiles conceal daggers and honour is but a well-spoken lie, William must navigate a world where commoners are naught but dust beneath the boots of the aristocracy. In this treacherous game of deception and ambition, he must learn quickly—for in the world of the nobility, ignorance is a death sentence ---------------------------- Hear ye, my loyal readers… From this day onward, updates shall be limited to three chapters per day—no more! Alas, my quill grows weary, and my stockpile of chapters runs thin. The weight of silence presses upon this tale, and my passion falters… I ask but a simple boon—Golden Tickets and a flood of reviews! Shall this humble plea go unanswered?.

Lucas Ryuuji, A climber who was camping on Mount Salak was watching an anime about a forbidden love story, when he encountered an incident that he would never forget in his life. A cosmic purple meteor fell right in front of him, but somehow it didn't cause too much damage. Lucas had expected something to happen like most of the protagonists of the stories he had read or watched. But Lucas would not have expected a higher dimensional existence to be waiting and arranging a path to the top of the realm. ************************************** This is my first original novel, it may be bad, but this is all in my mind and imagination. (Warning!! There will be an Incest genre) Thank you o⁠(⁠(⁠*⁠^⁠▽⁠^⁠*⁠)⁠)⁠o . . . (oh yeah I forgot, this cover is not mine, I just edited it, if you feel you own it and don't like me using it, please tell me)

❗[Current Writing Contest-WebNovel Spirity Awards 2025 Fantas]❗ Flain grew up in a futuristic world. When he was born his parents didn't want him because he didn't live up to their expectations and so he ended up very badly. Flain was employed as a slave. He was forced to mine radioactive iron deep in the mines. It was drilled into his head that he existed only to obey orders. Young Flain was obedient. He doubted some of it but knew nothing else. For years, he never saw a single ray of light; light was only spoken of among the others as a legend. The routine was the same: in the morning, he would take a nutrient tablet and water. Then he would mine all day, sleep eight hours, and repeat. Flain worked like this from childhood until he was ten years old. He even found a friend, but that friend died of radiation poisoning right in front of Flain. Flain couldn't stop mining. He kept mining with tears streaming down his face. Before bed, Flain cried. "I will become the strongest. I will kill you all, and you will become my slaves." Flain stopped crying, stared blankly at the rocky ceiling, then looked ahead. A manic grin appeared on his face, one that would often adorn it from that moment on. At the age of ten, Flain was assigned to a military camp due to his endurance in the mines and his survival against radiation. In the camp, Flain was trained. The regime was much looser; he even had an hour of free time each day. However, Flain didn't make any more friends. Even during his free time, he trained with a smile. He would achieve his goal at any cost, even if it meant training himself to death. Experiments were conducted on Flain. He lost his hair, two long gray arms grew on his back, and a third red eye appeared. Flain became a mutant. Flain was then sent to war. He fought with sharp katabas. He performed quite well in the war, earning himself command of ten soldiers and becoming a small commander. But one day, everything changed. Flain then dies, is swallowed by darkness, and Flain refuses to die, thus appearing as a skeleton in a fantasy world.

"You, boy, shall take on my power and hide it," the beautiful woman declared, her white hair flowing like a cascade of silk in the wind. It was almost the same shade as the snow crunching beneath my boots—yet hers shimmered with a majesty that made it seem otherworldly. It wasn’t until I found myself flat on my back, sprawled in the snow, that I truly understood the weight of her words. I stared up at the woman, her piercing blue eyes now blazing with an eerie, glowing red. Fangs glinted as they protruded from her lips. Her cold, pale hand gripped my neck, pinning me down, while her other hand pressed firmly against my shoulder. I could feel the weight of her power, suffocating and undeniable. — Sebastian Gray is a vampire. Yeah, that pretty much sums up his life. A vampire pretending to be human—it’s easier that way. After all, who would believe him if he told the truth? Things were fine, mundane even, until Silas Gael showed up. The new transfer student claimed to be a “High-Class Mage from Scotland,” loudly announcing his purpose to anyone who would listen: to find the pureblood vampire hidden in Portland.

After solving a mystery at their summer camp, four kids and their dog decide to form a mystery gang and solve mysteries worldwide. They ride their all-terrain vehicles and their group's car worldwide, looking for more mysteries to solve. They examine clues and suspects and get chased down by ghosts and monsters until they trap and unmask them.

TAGS : Aventure ; Action ; Combat ; Cruel ; Cultivation ; Faible à Fort ; Fantastique ; Guerre ; Magie ; Non-humain ; Racisme ; Réincarnation ; Torture ; Vengeance ; Violent ; Xianxia Autrefois humain dans un monde technologiquement développé, Asgorath mourut dans un accident et se réincarna en tant que membre d'une race non-humaine appelée Kzhan'La. Malheureusement, sa nouvelle race est haïe par les humains, tout comme d'autres, et il nait dans un de leur camps de concentration. Un camp où les non-humains sont enfermés et forcés de travailler comme des esclaves. Un monde empli de magie et de cultivation. Un monde où humains et non-humains se font la guerre. Un monde où seul la loi du plus fort règne.

The Dungeon. A harsh world where death is a constant companion. Powerful monsters roam freely, and every element, terrain, flora, and environment, conspires to eliminate intruders. The moment you step inside, there are no guarantees for your life. Many lose their sanity before their bodies give out, and even if they manage to survive, only a rare few escape unscathed. ...At least, that’s how it’s supposed to be. "Alright, let's have another fun day of solo camping!" Deep within the uncharted depths of an S-Rank Dungeon, a man casually streams his solo camping adventures. The man’s name is Shahzad. *** - "Wait, hold on. Did he just say he cleared forty floors of an S-Rank Dungeon? That’s a world first, isn’t it?" - "He just casually drops groundbreaking information like it’s nothing. This is why I can’t stop watching his streams!" - "Why does he never look at the comments? He always just streams one-sidedly!" - "Wait, did he just hunt a Three-Head? By himself? That’s the kind of monster even A-Rank parties immediately retreat from!" - "What even is this guy?" *** Every time Shahzad streams, the entire world is thrown into chaos. Yet, for some reason, the man himself seems blissfully unaware. Just who is he, really?

When cynical office worker Aizen is reborn as a nameless mob character in Arcana Regalia: Gentlemen’s Passion, a magical otome game notorious for its ruthless villainess, he expects a short, miserable life polishing silverware. But after accidentally becoming the childhood confidant (and target of obsessive affection) of Stephanie Redwyne—the game’s ice-cold antagonist destined for exile—Aizen’s “mob” existence goes up in flames. Years later, framed as dead and exiled to a monster-infested jungle, Aizen reinvents himself as “Phoenix,” a flamboyant adventurer with a face-stealing mask, a sentient fire spirit, and a grudge. Meanwhile, Stephanie, now a brooding academy prodigy, is hellbent on freezing the world solid to avenge her lost servant… unaware he’s the same smug B-rank hero burning down bandit camps (and noble expectations) one quest at a time. Will Aizen survive his fiery double life? Can Stephanie thaw her icy heart before her yandere tendencies ignite a war? And why does the king keep offering Phoenix statues? Dive into a witty, magical romp where dating sim tropes crash into explosive fantasy chaos, and the underdog isn’t just rising—he’s arson.

Mary is an ordinary kid to some, but crazy to others. I mean it’s not everyday someone says their dad and stepmother are gods. That’s exactly the case for Mary, and her twin brother Seth. The perfect school was made for her, and kids like her. Twelve Olympian High. Giver of quests and prophecies, and new training camp of heroes. Following the unfortunate accident of showing her powers to early, Mary was forced to go to the school She lives in Elysium with her stepmother Persephone and the heroes of legends shortly following the death of her mother. While Seth lived with Hades in main section of the Underworld. Not all demigods lived with their godly parents. It was uncommon, but not unheard of. Unknown to her that she has a special gift, and lives secluded in Elysium for her own protection. Now what will happen when the gods wage war against each other, and she’s caught in the middle? Part of the Twelve Olympians High series.

[WARNING: MATURE CONTENT] Cymbeline is a human Omega conceived by human parents. An Alpha father and an Omega mother. Born in a universe where the male coexists as the Alpha and the female as the Omega. Living in harmony with several unearthly species such as aliens. In the present time, her family is the sole ones of their kind to have pure human blood. Their blood not containing a single drop of various DNA of the other alien species. Humans with pure blood are called The Last. A mythical and desired species. After a galactic war with unknown evil forces, her mother hid her away from the world as the Earth's population became extinct and poverty-sicken. Various species searching for human life to get a taste of the remaining human Omegas. Now, Cymbeline hides her female and Omega identity in order to protect herself against hungry predators. Cross-dressing as an Alpha and faking she's a human and alien crossbreed to provide for her mother by aiming to become a miner. However, the galaxy's Galactic Warriors came upon every planet to recruit Alphas for an upcoming raid and war with the once defeated enemy of the past. Unsuccessful, Cymbeline gets caught in the middle of a recruitment gathering and haplessly forced to fight thanks to a Guardian Warrior that captured her as she tried to escape the scene. Alas, she joins and gets transported to their training camps as she meets the military's Seven Guardian Warriors, who are famous and worshipped for being the highest and most powerful warriors in the galaxy. Unaware they are her soulmates and her biggest nightmare in the military's training camps. —————————————————— » AN ORIGINAL STORY. » COVER EDITED BY ME. @BUBBEE0_0

Do you find life monotonous? Do you feel trapped in an unchanging routine? What if you were suddenly thrown into a world of wonder and danger in equal measure? That’s exactly what happens to William. William, a tired and disillusioned office worker from the 21st century, meets an untimely end— awakens in the body of a mid-rank villain from his favorite fantasy series—a man doomed to die long before the true battle even begins. Neither a hero nor a ruler, he is a stepping stone, a disposable pawn in a game played by gods, monsters, and kings. He knows his fate: crushed beneath the boots of destiny, forgotten before the real war unfolds. But William refuses to be a footnote in someone else’s legend. Armed with knowledge of the future, he must navigate a world of treachery, power, and ancient prophecies, where one wrong move means certain death. If he plays his cards right, he might survive. If he plays them perfectly, he might rise beyond his station. As William struggles to survive, he faces a crucial choice: follow the path of destruction destined for his character, or forge a new fate and defy expectations. But in a realm ruled by magic, power, and treachery, redemption won’t come easily. With enemies lurking in the shadows and destiny working against him, will William become the villain everyone fears, or will he break the cycle and carve out his own legend? For before creation, destruction must begin. Before order can be established, chaos must reign!

Magi of Sinlung Larin was just another apprentice magi, content with the quiet pursuit of knowledge—until war shattered his world. The Kirat Empire, an iron-fisted colossus, has long trampled Xiaxo under its boot, but their rule has fractured. As rebellion brews and ancient forces stir, Larin finds himself at the heart of a conflict far greater than he ever imagined. The magic of Sinlung, the breath of the land itself, is awakening. Beings older than recorded history—Primordial entities, Guardian Beasts, and cosmic civilizations lurking beyond the stars—have begun to make their moves. Some see humanity as pawns, others as tools, and a few as something more. But the wars of gods and conquerors will not wait for one young magi to catch up. Resistance is inevitable. Betrayal is certain. Survival is not. Larin must wield every scrap of knowledge, power, and cunning to carve a path forward. From the battlefields of Xiaxo to the depths of forgotten ruins, from the councils of war to the whispers of cosmic magi, he will face blood, sacrifice, and impossible truths. The world is shifting, and with it, the nature of magic itself. Will he remain a mere student of the arcane, or will he forge himself into something greater? What to Expect: In-depth and immersive worldbuilding – Traditions, cultures, and histories woven into a living world. Grand-scale civilizations – Empires, resistance forces, and cosmic hierarchies, each with their own agendas. A clash of ideologies – What does it mean to rule? To resist? To be free? Philosophical and moral complexity – No easy answers, only difficult choices. Slow-burn grimdark progression – A mix of slice-of-life, political intrigue, and brutal reality. A layered magic system – Sinlung Arts, ancient philosophies, and the unraveling secrets of existence. GameLit elements – Structured progression, world mechanics, and a system beyond mere stats. Updates M/W/F

Have you ever wonder what it would be like to be strong, stronger than anyone else, that people would be glad to lick your boot and you vow to no one except yourself. "Well, I wonder that as well, But it's nothing but a dream of fiction that I Have deluded myself to believe every time, I'm no hero." "Everyone has a mask and everyone has a puppet, my puppet is just weak because I am weak." "The weakness of them all, They laugh an push me around with their puppets but one day I will get revenge." "If you're like me, You want vengeance, You want justice and don't care about the cost, so you and I are leaf's from the same tree." "I will make them all pay I promised you that my puppet and I will fight until the sweet-bitter end."

I ran so fast— my boots digging into the snow. There was nothing to protect me from the cold. When I no longer heard his footsteps behind me, I risked a glance over my shoulder. Relief barely washed over me before I turned back, only to freeze in terror. He was standing right in front of me. He stalked towards me like a predator watching it’s prey. His eyes dark and cold. I swallowed hard, taking a slow step backward. “I think you are forgetting something, Freydis,” he murmured. “What?” “That a wolven, a beast like me, can’t be killed by a single stab,” he said. “If you wanted to kill me you should have aimed for the heart.” In an instant, he was not standing in front of me. He’d moved so fast that it left me breathless. I felt his fingers trail across my soft skin. I swallowed hard, my mind screaming for me to run. Just before I could do anything, he struck, his sharp fangs pierce into my skin.

Waking up in a strange, unfamiliar place right after beginning her overtime, Ming Yue thought stiffly, "Ahhhhhhh!! Where in the nine heavens am I?!" In the next second, foreign memories rushed into her mind... 'Wait… after reading all those fake daughter novels, have I become one of them?!' But there was good news: at a young age, she could live a life of luxury! Unfortunately... she had reached adulthood and the real daughter was already back!! Thankfully, she had the assistance of "Gossip System #007", allowing her to live freely... or so she believes. But... Where did these clingy, overbearing brothers and overly doting parents come from? With an adorable big sister to boot!! Her siblings' obsession with her? Totally unexpected. Their constant attention? A bit too much. But hey, at least her life is never boring! Clingy brothers, doting parents, adorable big sister: "...What can we do but be close to you to eat the latest melons!!" Ahem, lil sis, you're just too cute to leave alone! Cute lil sis who is actually a martial master: "..." And somewhere in the background, the forgotten male lead speechlessly sighs: "..." Do I have no value at all? ====== Warning: Do not enter if you dislike "real romance" and only want a strong FL that goes weak in the knees at the sight of ML! That's never gonna happen in my novel! ++++++ A/N: Hehe~ I'm writing this for fun coz I want a break from this darned college!! i am not crying, you are!! Since this is my WSA entry, do support it to the fullest!! Join the Discord server for upate notifications and more: https://discord.com/invite/Qb86VeyvzP (You need to copy paste the link to your browser.)

The group of five young teenager was planning of camping on the after the day of there graduation ceremony, there were planning camping on the place in bukidnon in kapayawan ridge, where there friends cousin name ERIC how own the place. and once there in bukidnon in kapayawan ridge ERIC warn them to be careful because there was a roomer about that there was how talk people and hear something flying above them and ERIC say's never turn on the lights if they hear something flying above them or never make a noise, and ERIC leaves the camp. AND THE NIGHT HAS BEGIN

In the Holy Continent, those born with the ability to manipulate nature are seen as Cursed and are hunted down the entirety of the land with a religious fervour that spans over a century. Phillipa, a young girl of fifteen is then born in the Holy Continent with the Curse. This causes her to live the first fifteen years of her life on the run until her mother and the members of her camp decide to head for the Shore where they could get rescued by their people from the Island. Their journey however is met with an attack from the Evangelists who wipe out her camp and take her to the place every Cursed One feared, the Tower. In that Tower Phillipa has to not only survive but live long enough to escape it with herself and her newly born child.

The world ended for Caelith the moment he returned to the camp, only to find it in ruins-his people slaughtered, their bodies torn apart like ragdolls. Among the countless corpses, one was missing: Jerry, the only person he truly called family. Plagued by dreams of a war he never fought, of a name that doesn't belong to him, and of a voice in his head that whispers of a destiny he doesn't understand, Caelith is thrust into a terrifying reality-one where gods have fallen, the heavens have bled, and something inhuman walks among them. The massacre was only the beginning. As he follows the cryptic command to head north, Caelith begins unraveling the truth of who he really is-and who Jerry might have been. The more he remembers, the more the world around him warps into something unfamiliar, something dangerous. Because the war that once tore the celestial throne apart never truly ended. And this time, the gods are not the only ones who will bleed.

When the Rotoro arrived, the world as we knew it ended-twisted horrors of sinew and bone, with razor-sharp claws and blood-red maws that brought death to every corner of the Earth. No one knew whence they came or why they had descended-only that they hungered for flesh and destruction. For Mark, it was when he was eight. His parents vanished in that first wave of the invasion, leaving him with just a blood-red ring that they had given him. Alone and terrified, Mark grew up in a broken world dominated by chaos and survival, holding on desperately to every word his parents had uttered in their dying moments: "The ring will protect you when the time comes.". A decade later, mankind barely hangs on to existence in fortified enclaves, under the relentless attacks of Rotoro. On the eve of his mandatory transfer to a no-mercy military camp, which is designed to turn him into a soldier capable of fighting the alien menace, Mark's life is forever changed. That night, as he stared at the blood-red ring-a relic he had never been able to remove flared with an otherworldly light, sending searing pain through his body. A voice rings in his mind, "You have unlocked the Ghoul System.

"Football: Rejecting the National Team, I Join a European Powerhouse" Ye Chen returns to 2011, only to be expelled from both Manchester United's youth academy and the Chinese U17 national team at the very beginning! However, he refuses to give up. Traveling to Germany, he embarks on his professional career at Borussia Dortmund! A golden-scaled fish is never meant to stay in a pond; once it meets the storm, it transforms into a dragon! Bundesliga Golden Boot, European Golden Boy, Ballon d'Or... Sir Alex Ferguson: "The doors of Manchester United will always be open for Ye!" Cristiano Ronaldo: "Are you kidding? I'm great, but Ye is the ultimate striker!" Lionel Messi: "I long to play alongside Ye—he could be the core of Barça's Dream Team IV!" Joachim Löw: "I hope Ye will consider joining our national team—we are in dire need of a world-class striker!"

The elevator stank of burnt wiring and adrenal sweat. Lucas Hayes came to consciousness with his cheek pressed against cold steel, the floor vibrating with the machine's perpetual ascent. A cracked display panel flickered: DAY 9 | SAFETY DURATION 00:03:44. Three warped tones echoed as the system imprinted directly onto his retinas: [Precognitive Matrix Activated] [Sector Transition Imminent] His vision fractured into augmented reality overlays. Bloodshot eyes darted between floating diagnostics: [Destination: Floor 248] Threat Classification: Standard Biohazards (Homo corruptus) x20 Recommended Arsenal: Bladed weapons (76% efficacy) Reward Manifest: Silver Cache (Full eradication required) Lucas gripped the shock-baton strapped to his thigh, its ceramic surface still smeared with luminescent fungal spores from yesterday's skirmish. The elevator's speakers emitted a decaying piano chord as new text scrolled through static: [Destination: Floor 249] Containment Unit: Obsidian Reliquary (SCP-XXXX Variant) Threat Level: White (Placid) His boot tapped rhythm against the floor where Natalie Evans had bled out seven cycles ago. The memory played in crystal clarity - her screams syncing perfectly with the elevator's current pitch-shifted rendition of Clair de Lune. [Destination: Floor 250] Entity Designation: Noctis lamia (Cognitive Hazard Class C)* Survival Probability: 41.2±18% The control panel erupted in fractal patterns as reality glitched. Lucas glimpsed William Carter's skeleton key lodged in the emergency brake slot - the same key that had melted through three layers of Kevlar when its owner died. "Beta protocol. Always beta." He smashed blood-crusted knuckles against the floor selector. The elevator screamed in harmonic resonance as it deviated from its programmed path.