Games Like Frantic

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.

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…”

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]

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.

Fifty years ago, the world changed forever when Earth was mysteriously connected to the Primordial World, a reality that operates like a game. This world can only be entered by Awakeners—people who have awakened with special powers. However, out of fifteen billion humans, only one million have this privilege. Enzo, a poor young man with no connection to the Primordial World, should have had no chance of becoming an Awakener. However, against all odds, he awakens... and more than that, he gains an innate skill unheard of before—the ability to make skills with only his imagination. In a world where power determines everything, how will a nameless young man carve his own path?

"I have avenged you." William, having avenged his dead friends, blew up the enemies along with himself by detonating a bomb. However, in the end, he noticed a smile on the face of one of them. He knows, William thought. When I opened my eyes, I saw a familiar office in which I often worked. But when the door opened... was it really God?

“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

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

Raen Solmere’s village is destroyed, leaving him trapped in a deadly trial where power decides who lives. Veyra is a layered world of five Veins, where belief shapes reality, gods hide secrets, and the force of Sol binds everything in power and conflict. "If the world burns, I’ll walk through the ash."

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.

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?

In a world shattered by humanity's own ambition, survival comes at a cost. Decades ago, experiments to create bioengineered soldiers spiraled out of control, fusing alien DNA with human genetics. The result was The Others—monstrous beings that decimated the human population, driving the survivors into hiding. Leah Carter is one of those survivors, struggling to find her place in a fractured group that includes Elias, her unwavering ally; Thompson, a man haunted by the past; Jonah, whose fear breeds mistrust; and Maren, whose quiet strength hides a mysterious past. When a revelation about The Others' origins emerges, Leah discovers a disturbing connection to the creatures—one that could either save humanity or doom it. As the group searches for a long-abandoned military research facility rumored to hold the key to defeating The Others, Leah faces a growing divide within her team. Jonah’s suspicion and the group's unease threaten to tear them apart just when they need each other most. Amidst the chaos, Leah uncovers a shocking ability to communicate with The Others, forcing her to confront the possibility that she may be more connected to the enemy than she ever imagined. With the weight of humanity’s survival on her shoulders, Leah must navigate betrayal, fear, and her own inner turmoil. Can she and her group uncover the truth and find a way to fight back against The Others before it’s too late? Or will humanity’s final hope crumble under the weight of secrets and mistrust? "They Are Not Like Us" is a gripping apocalyptic thriller that explores the fragile bonds of trust, the cost of survival, and the enduring question: What makes us human?

"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.

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!

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

She was his obsession; he was her greatest downfall. In a twisted game of love, power, and betrayal, can they survive the fire they started?

Le monde entier regarde. Un jeu sanglant diffusé en direct, où des participants doivent gravir une tour mystérieuse en affrontant des épreuves mortelles. Personne ne sait qui contrôle la Tour. Personne ne sait ce qui se cache à son sommet.Banni par sa propre famille, brisé par un monde qui l’a rejeté, Ethan n’a plus rien à perdre. Prêt à en finir, il reçoit une étrange invitation… une dernière chance de tout changer.Dès son entrée dans la Tour, il réalise une chose : ce n’est pas un simple jeu, c’est un cauchemar. Ici, chaque étage est un piège, chaque décision peut être fatale, et chaque concurrent est un ennemi potentiel.Mais alors qu’il tente de survivre, une voix résonne dans les hauts parleurs : "Bienvenue, Joueur. La première épreuve commence."

"Falling in love is easy, but getting into a relationship? That’s a different story—nothing like the movies. Izuru Nakamura learns this the hard way. His heart belongs to Miyu Kobayashi, yet his love remains unrequited. As rejection takes its toll, his world spirals into darkness, leading him down a path no one could have predicted."

We played the game and lost, complete annihilation, but I restarted, why?, I don't really care, this time, I would go all the levels. Brian's existence was hijacked to a game with the rest of humanity, each section were send to different platforms, Carrying the name of Seed, he would cross the stages to the final stage and end the game but would that be the true end of the game?

" love like fire , burn everything it desire" A women looking like she was in her early twenties humming the lines , she would have been a stunning and gorgeous lady if not her ghostly skin color and blood on her mouth and the man who kneeling in front her while crying . At 28, Cherry Crystal inherits her father Ethan's Moore successful company, but soon uncovers the painful truth about her parents' troubled marriage. As she reflects on her father's devotion to her late mother, Anaya crystal, Cherry finds a diary that reveals the shocking secrets of their relationship. Anaya, who loved Ethan deeply, was never truly loved in return, and Cherry's own existence was the result of a broken and complicated past. As Cherry confronts her father with these revelations, she is forced to come to terms with the painful legacy of a love that burned bright but left destruction in its wake. The cherry blossoms, ever present, stand as a symbol of both beauty and loss in this poignant tale of regret, sacrifice, and unfulfilled love.

A Japanese worker in his early 30s who would work all time like machine, his only happiness is from reading his novel which is written by his sister. But what if you awake in your comfort novel? The novel he reads now has become a reality and looking in mirror he now a henchmen or puppet for the major villain in book. Benjamin De Auralon. The 3rd prince of the empire and the a child of concubine. Who is disgrace by the family and neglected in childhood by all. Will MC survive and get his right or will he take his villain route and become the main villain himself.

In the medieval kingdom of Avaloria, where societal norms dictate that only men can become knights, a determined and spirited young girl named Rose dares to defy convention. Inspired by tales of valor and heroism, Rose embarks on a courageous journey to chase her dreams of becoming a knight, breaking barriers and challenging the deeply ingrained beliefs of her society. Facing numerous obstacles and prejudices along the way, Rose trains tirelessly to develop her skills in swordsmanship, horse riding, and the art of combat. She seeks out the guidance of a wise and experienced retired knight, Sir Thomas, who recognizes her unwavering determination and reluctantly agrees to mentor her on her quest. Undeterred by the challenges thrown her way, Rose forms unlikely alliances with other outcasts and rebels who also yearn for a more inclusive society. Together, they rally against the oppressive regime, sparking a movement of change and equality that begins to ripple across the kingdom. As Rose's skills sharpen and her resolve strengthens, she becomes a symbol of hope and defiance for others who have been denied the pursuit of their dreams. Her journey to become a knight transcends personal ambition, transforming into a quest for justice and breaking down the barriers of gender discrimination.

The story is about a man who mysteriously has catastrophic powers. But with absolute power comes absolute boredom. so he makes the world his playground; he creates superhumans and challenges for them to solve.

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Ten strangers are thrust into an enormous, ever-changing maze with no explanation. Within its towering walls lie ten brutal challenges, each more dangerous than the last. Forced to rely on one another, they must confront not only the terrors of the labyrinth but also the secrets they each carry. As alliances form and break, the question looms: is survival possible when the maze itself seems alive, and the cost of failure is death?

Be it looks, luck, grades or money, Kosi's always been bottom of the barrel. Despite this he acts with a good heart and selflessness. One day his good actions are rewarded by a homeless man who gives him a mysterious coin that changes his life after a single flip. [Updates every Thursday]

Global over population is an ever growing threat to the planet. War is raging across multiple countries. Governments are viewed as incompetent. World leaders are desperately searching for a means of peace, but will settle for pacification if they must. The Games Of War have been announced. To ease the global tension of food scarcity and energy depletion, every country must enter 5,000 students between 16 and 18. 17 year old Blake Henry sits at the edge of the lake, fishing rod in hand, waiting to hear which country has been selected next.

Lin Xiaowan is the epitome of a “bad girl” archetype, known for her sweet appearance and charming demeanor that effortlessly win people over. She skillfully navigates multiple relationships, prioritizing material pleasures and external conditions while using emotional connections as a means of gaining benefits. Rarely genuine in her affections, Lin Xiaowan treats love casually and irresponsibly, constantly seeking excitement and novelty in her interactions, often leaving a trail of heartbreak without remorse. Her vibrant social life is filled with admirers, yet she never settles into a stable relationship. Despite this, her captivating charm and adept social skills make her a figure that’s both loved and loathed, leaving an unforgettable impression on those she encounters.

"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?