Lesson From Pulp

Maxwell "Max" Tate is 18, 300 pounds, and stuck in a rut. Life has always felt like an uphill battle—winded by stairs, invisible at school, and mocked for his secret dream of becoming a bodybuilder like The Rock. But when a mysterious system unlocks in his life, everything changes. The system gamifies Max’s fitness journey, turning his weight loss and bodybuilding dreams into quests, challenges, and stats. From struggling to finish a single push-up to lifting barbells like a pro, Max discovers that his greatest rival isn’t the weights or the gym—it’s his own self-doubt. As he pushes through grueling workouts, learns the discipline of meal prep, and starts to see results, Max realizes this journey is about more than building muscle. It’s about reclaiming his confidence, proving to himself that he’s capable of greatness, and inspiring others to transform their lives. But with every success comes a new challenge. Can Max stay true to his dream, even as the system’s mysterious origins hint at a greater purpose? Or will the weight of the world—and the temptations of his past—crush him before he reaches the stage? "Iron Will" is a heartfelt, uplifting story about self-discovery, perseverance, and the power of taking life one rep at a time.

Raika used to be a Cultivator. She lived in a sect, fought in tournaments, and cultivated to spite the heavens, as a cultivator should. While she was never the strongest, fastest or wisest, she held it in her heart to never, ever give up, and to stand for her ideals. And then an Imperial Cultivator destroyed her soul organs and left her crippled. In a world with a sun made of flaming serpents, reality-defying entities running amok, and a timeless, all-knowing Emperor ruling all through the power of his Blades and the constant advances and experiments of his Divisions, Raika is less than worthless, unable to see and feel the blood of reality- but when it's surrender or madness, she chooses madness. Embarking on a new path, Raika will find strange secrets, hidden paths to transformation, and abandon humanity, sanity, and the rule of the Empire to become something far stranger and far more powerful than she ever thought possible. In a world replete with enslaved Daemons used as WMDs, reality-bending powers, eldritch-punk technology, and strange pathways of cultivation and magic, she'll have to find allies, confront gods and monster, and defy the Heavens, her own body, and common sense to find a way to become something new. Facing a millenia-old Empire rife with corruption and unknown plans, impossible horrors from the edges of the world, Daemons, Witches, and her own broken soul, she won't stop until she's become truly free- but what will it cost, and can her insanity match the madness of the reality itself?

“I don't like judging people, but sometimes I can't help it. I don't like talking behind people's backs, but sometimes I do. I just want to live a good life, but sometimes I can't.” Love, Betrayal, Blood, but not Hatred. Only cold revenge, and a son to complete the family. "D" Section, a nonexistent military unit. "D" for dark, "D" for depth, "D"... for death. It demanded no attachment, and Daemon sacrificed love for it. Years later, the death of his teammates made him feel that he had done enough for the country, so he came back to the city he grew in. But can what has been forsaken be gained back? Because now Evelyn, the one to have breathed vitality in his numb, orphaned heart, had her own life, and a little boy calling her mother. And while he left his life full of dead bodies behind, did that life really let him go? From the ashes, will it love or... ? _ _ _ First draft of characters image on my discord, a channel for fans to get together: https://discord.com/invite/C86EJvCJdd Comment and review, don't forget.

For Braun Astern, death was only the beginning...

Archer "Archie" Brooks was a renowned actor and a style icon admired by millions. Every movie he starred in was a hit, and every project he touched yielded unimaginable profits. His career was soaring, and just as he was about to receive the coveted Best Actor of the Decade award, he was brutally murdered in a twisted, unthinkable act. But fate wasn’t done with him yet. Archie awoke to find himself in the body of Archer Reid, a nameless, unnoticed stuntman working at the same production house. The name was the same. The face—unrecognizable. Fueled by an insatiable thirst for vengeance and the burning desire to reclaim his former glory, Archie begins from the bottom once again as Archer Reid. As he struggles to make sense of his new life, he becomes entangled with C.A.L.I.X. (Cognitive Artificial Logic and Intelligence Exchange), an enigmatic and powerful system that seems to possess limitless intelligence, yet its true purpose remains unclear. What is this system, and why is it bound to him? Is it a tool for success, a curse, or something far more dangerous? With the system's cryptic guidance, Archer slowly begins to rise through the ranks once again. However, every few days, he is plagued by terrifying dreams—too frightening to be true, yet too realistic to ignore. Are they merely nightmares, or do they hold a sinister foresight into the future? --------------------------------- C.A.L.I.X.: Archer, I got an audition for you. Are you interested? Archer: What is it? C.A.L.I.X.: Do you want to act in a community theater? The role of the villain is available. Archer: Me? Do you want me to act as the villain? C.A.L.I.X.: If you aren’t satisfied being a villain, there's another role. It’s the role of a homeless man. Archer: Villain. Villain. I chose the villain. I love playing the role of a villain. I was born to play this role.

'Am I hallucinating? Am I dying?' Marx thought. Perhaps he was seeing visions because he was feverish, and his head ached from the contusions he suffered during the crash. He blinked, but the vision was still there. He saw a beautiful woman fully naked on the edge of the other side of the spring. Her slightly wavy hair with the color of copper cascaded freely down her slim waist. She raised her arms and dived cleanly into the water. Marx waited, but after some time, she did not emerge. Marx chuckled. How could a woman be in a jungle in the middle of nowhere?" He heard a growl from behind him, and before he could react, a big tiger pounced on him. The last thing he remembered was seeing four canines closing in and hearing a loud female voice shouting, "Khalil, stop!" … Discover how Amaya, who grew up in the wild, coped with the pressure and challenges of returning to the civilized world. Accompany her on her journey to find love, acceptance, and recognition in the treacherous human world of betrayal and greed. *** The book cover is not mine. It is a photo of one of the most beautiful actresses in my country. *** Jan 2025. I finally had the chance to upload the characters' avatars. I hope you will love Amaya, Marx, and Ibrahim just as I loved bringing them to life.

When Rose, Kayla, Caston, Marina, and Laura uncover a dark secret about their school, they embark on a thrilling journey to discover its eerie past. Built over an abandoned graveyard, the school hides centuries-old mysteries, whispers of unrest, and a chilling curse. As the teens dig deeper, their own secrets and rivalries threaten to tear the group apart—especially the simmering hatred between Caston and Kayla. But the further they venture into the haunted grounds, the more they realize that some truths were meant to stay buried. Will they uncover the graveyard’s secrets before it’s too late, or will they become part of its sinister history?

Captain Joe Bower, Berryville’s seasoned captain, starts receiving anonymous letters that hint at unsolved crimes from the past. The letters, meticulously detailed and eerily accurate, lead Joe on a twisted journey through a series of cold cases that have haunted their city and surrounding cities for years. The messages not only unveils a new piece of the puzzle but also exposes the dark underbelly of the city he thought he knew.

This is the reboot. Want more exclusive content and early releases? Join me on Patreon at patreon.com/Writing_when_bored Synopsis: Multiple universes collide and the MC's universe is the centre of the collision this leads to dimensional pockets to form leading monsters to invade earth. An unstable dimensional pocket collapsed sending the mc forward in time a thousand years into the future Releases will be a min of one chapter per week (old version available on Patreon)

In Tokyo's vibrant high school scene, Zenkichi, a charming basketball star, and Akane, a brilliant academic achiever, engage in a heated rivalry. Forced to work together for the school festival, they uncover hidden vulnerabilities and shared passions. As they navigate love, family secrets, and self-discovery, Zenkichi and Akane must confront their fears and learn to trust each other. Will their rivalry blossom into romance, or will their differences tear them apart?

Zontis merupakan seorang pemuda yang berasal dari negeri yang telah lama hilang yaitu Atlantis. Terjebak di dunia atas membuatnya terkena banyak masalah denga teknologi dan pengetahuan yang berbeda. Hingga seorang gadis yang terasingkan menghampiri Zontis dan membuatnya harus memilih antara Atlantis atau sahabatnya itu.

Humans and other races should coexist not to go war with each other

Oleander has always been an quite and upright person. one day she gets entangled in something... mysterious.... Will she be able to stay an upright person even after witnessing the ugly side of the world? Will she able to escape a world filled with fantasy that sometimes resembles a nightmare?

In a world teetering on the edge of destruction, one boy finds himself living the apocalypse over and over again. Reborn into his 12-year-old body for the fifth time, the protagonist possesses foresight of the devastation that will unravel the world—an onslaught of zombies, chaos, and humanity’s struggle to survive. Determined to rewrite the fate of his loved ones, he embarks on a mission to prepare his family for the horrors to come. But survival isn’t just about stocking supplies and training. It’s about power. On the day the apocalypse begins, he and his siblings awaken extraordinary abilities: healing, fire, ice, and psychic powers, making them humanity's last hope for survival. Alongside them is Crow, a mysterious and stoic ally who harbors secrets of his own. Unknown to the protagonist, Crow has been in love with him for three lifetimes, shackled by a villain system that dictated his every move in the past. Now free, Crow vows to protect him at any cost, wielding his mastery of lightning and metal to carve a path through the undead. As the undead swarm and society collapses, the protagonist must navigate the murky waters of survival, betrayal, and love. Will his knowledge of the future and his siblings' burgeoning powers be enough to save them, or will his actions unknowingly bring about the very destruction he’s trying to prevent? And when the truth about Crow’s past is revealed, will their fragile bond strengthen or shatter? Rising From The Ashes is a gripping tale of resilience, family, and second chances in the face of an unforgiving apocalypse. Amid the ruins of the old world, bonds are forged, secrets are unveiled, and the spark of hope ignites a fight for a new beginning.

[ Caution: High Heat Advisory ] “Harper, stop undressing me with your eyes. The plot isn’t going that way… YET.” Harper McKenzie, a newbie web novel author, has a problem — she struggles with romance scenes. As someone with almost nonexistent real-life experience in the matter, she can’t get the intimate chemistry right, and those chapters always come out dry and cringy. Fortunately for her, Harper finds a freelance editor willing to workshop her writing. But the surprise? That editor turns out to be her childhood friend and the very first crush of her life. What happens now when he offers her personal lessons on how to write the hottest romance … and love scenes? -------------- Note: this is a fun, cozy, sweet story with a low-drama plot. No love triangles, no misunderstandings, no memory loss / car accidents / terminal illnesses / etc.. Mature content abounds, starting out soft but heats up quickly. You’ve been warned! -------------- Sneak Peek: He slid her bra over her shoulders and, with impossibly quick and skilled work, tied the lacy garment around her wrists. “Spread your legs wider,” he ordered. Harper’s already faltering heartbeat faltered some more. The command in his tone was foreign, but it crashed over her like a heat wave, and even though she could barely begin to picture how salacious she must look, with her hands bound and thighs spread wide like an offering to be ravished, she could feel the scorching need coiling hotter and hotter in her core. Her body obeyed eagerly on its own accord, bringing herself fully open just like she was told. Eli grinned. Moving between her legs, he trailed hot kisses along her inner thigh, leaving sizzling little fires crackling in its wake. “Good girl. Now, what should your character say next?” A finger glided over her wet and wanting flesh in a slippery stroke, making her heart slam to a hard stop as a moan tore free. “Write the next line for me, what should I say before I unravel you with my tongue and make you scream my name?”

Within the popular VRMMORPG "New Genesis", there was a ranker by the name of Arthur Holmes, commonly known by his in-game alias “Merlin”. Arthur was one of the few original beta testers still playing after 30 years, he was originally a ranker, a player whose entire goal was to stay at the top, ahead of everyone else. However after 15 years he sacrificed his player ranking in search of knowledge. Arthur became a lore hunter, a player who indulges himself with the world's vast lore and unexplored history, preferring to uncover the world’s secrets rather than endlessly fighting monsters. At the age of 48, 30 years after the game came out, Arthur uncovered the greatest secret of all, and yet, ironically, his negligence in levelling up was the one thing holding him back from realising his goal, he knew he would never be able to catch up to the rankers, a gap of 15 years was Impossible to overcome. If only he could restart… ----- Super gifts will grant you a dedicated shout-out within the story. (Gifts of 5000 coins or more, those that get announced globally.) And you can join us on discord here: https://discord.gg/Wh7F8yQ Thank you for all the support, I appreciate all of you!

Helena never dreamed of glory. Born in the depths of Írisis, where the lower castes are crushed under the weight of a relentless system, she learned early on that hope is a dangerous luxury. The promise of rising through the selection process is a cruel farce. But when her name appears on the list of chosen candidates, Helena discovers that some legends hold more truth than she ever imagined. In the brutal trials—combining intellect, strength, and almost inhuman endurance—she begins to realize the world is not what it seems. Some secrets, long forgotten and hidden by the elites, hold the key to the power sustaining the upper castes at the expense of the lower ones. As she uncovers the truth, Helena finds herself caught in a web of manipulation, betrayal, and an unexpected romance. Amid the chaos, Helena realizes her destiny is not merely to survive but to uncover the truths in a world built on lies. Between runes, blood, and secrets, Helena must decide: will she become the system’s weapon or its downfall?

Ahn Jae Joon is cast aside by everyone he trusted and he is then driven to suicide. After being given a chance at life again, he decides to make his wrongs right and rewrite destiny, he will make the right friends and love the right person but can he really change his destiny to die at age 28? follow Jae Joon on his journey and how he conquers fate. "I will rise from the slump no matter what and y'all better watch out for me" Jae Join smirks and gulps down his glass of beer.

In a world where unexpected connections can lead to transformative experiences, the assignment of Aaron to tutor Jamie sets the stage for a narrative ripe with potential. Both students come from different walks of life—Aaron, the diligent overachiever striving for academic excellence, and Jamie, the laid-back free spirit struggling to keep up. As they navigate the complexities of their tutoring sessions, a bond begins to form, blurring the lines between friendship and something deeper. Will their shared moments of laughter, vulnerability, and discovery cultivate a romance that neither of them saw coming? As they delve into lessons of business studies and heart, the question lingers: can love truly blossom amidst textbooks and spreadsheets?

Sylvester Adrianno thought returning home would bring closure. After finishing his studies in London, he came back to care for his ailing mother and reconnect with his younger siblings, Leo and Sarah. But the home he once knew was now cold, its halls echoing with an eerie silence. His mother’s strange illness spiraled into terror — whispers in the night, visions of unseen horrors — and she died warning them of a darkness that would come for them all. Grief gave way to dread as the siblings soon realized their mother’s death was just the beginning. Sarah began acting strangely, haunted by something no one could see. Desperate, Sylvester uncovered a horrifying truth: their parents had made a dark pact to have children, promising their first daughter to an evil spirit. The debt remained unpaid, and the spirit had come to collect. In a desperate attempt to rid their home of the curse, Sylvester sought the help of a shaman and a priest. As they performed the exorcism, the house turned

Loosing all of his memories before the entrance exam in "Zivryan spirit Academy" , before he could even awoke his spirit abilities he had lost every thing, completely oblivion from his own existence

This is a tale of love, healing, and the transformative power of understanding, perfect for anyone who believes in the magic of second chances and finding strength in vulnerability.

The story unfolds in a turbulent land ruled by a shadowy assassin organization called Alamut Castle. The protagonist, Aryan, a young scion of the fallen Gulen family, embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth behind his family's massacre. Amid the chaos, Aryan discovers that the "King of Assassins," ruler of Alamut Castle, orchestrated the destruction of his family. Meanwhile, Aryan becomes entangled in the political and martial strife against Alamut Castle’s formidable forces. In this gripping tale of survival and vengeance, Aryan faces numerous trials that test his courage, determination, and sense of justice. As the mysteries of his family's downfall slowly unravel, Aryan steps closer to his destiny, setting the stage for an epic confrontation with the King of Assassins.