Joyce Carol Oates The Man Without A Shadow A

Before the world fell, before the Gates unleashed their horrors, one person Awakened first. Gifted with the power to bend time, they saw what was coming—the monsters, the destruction, the inevitable end. But no one would believe what hadn’t happened yet. Now, as others begin Awakening and humanity fights to survive, one question remains: Is the future set in stone, or can fate be rewritten?

In a parallel universe, every person is born with special abilities known as curses. Curses tend to handicap the user in some way but can offer useful abilities. Vex finds himself to be cursed with misfortune, which causes his life to go disarray. Burdened by his past, he desires to be freed from his curse and rid the world of curses entirely. After rescuing Lily, a young cat demi-human girl, on behalf of his client, the two make an unlikely party to explore the nine countries of the world in order to summon a goddess to grant their wishes. (Cover art by ホシノナナ（くん）on pixiv)

[WSA 2025 Entry!] I got transmigrated into a game—but not as the hero. Nope, I’m stuck as a third-rate villain, one destined to die at the hands of the protagonist. And to make things worse? I don’t even have a system to help me. Meanwhile, the hero has one that makes him nearly invincible. F*ck that. I’m not just going to roll over and die. If the game is rigged, then I’ll rewrite the rules. And maybe—No, definitely, I’ll find a way to outsmart the so-called hero who thinks he’s going to kill me. ---- No NTR | No Yuri

Christopher Bristol was a great person, but with bad luck in life. After dying in an accident, his soul travels to the afterlife, but along the way his soul deviates, taking him to a completely new planet for him. His path to becoming a God will bring him great sacrifices that will test his humanity.

[WSA Newbie 2025 Entry] Join the tale of Seth Bane, an irregular on an unconventional journey to become the strongest. But unlike your typical protagonist, Seth's path is far from ordinary—in truth, he is actually a cameraman. Yeah, and an absurdly overpowered one at that. Swordsmen? Necromancers? Archers? All these pale in comparison to his unique occupation: the cameraman! Dive into a world where champions battle against otherworldly foes, and Seth Bane's unexpected power as a cameraman becomes humanity's hidden ace. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, discover how Seth's unassuming role conceals his extraordinary strength. after all who said the hero was the strongest- well that was only possible as long as the camera man remains low-key. (The world setting isn't the Earth you know.)

In feudal Japan, Kaito Yamato was once the greatest ninja of the Iga region. But after a fatal betrayal, Kaito's soul is reincarnated into the body of the heir to House Ravenswood, a noble family in a medieval fantasy world. As Kaito navigates his new life as a noble, he must confront the challenges of his new identity and the expectations that come with it. With his ninja skills still intact, Kaito must learn to adapt to the complexities of noble politics and intrigue, all while keeping his past life a secret. But as Kaito becomes embroiled in the affairs of House Ravenswood, he begins to uncover dark secrets and lies that threaten to destroy everything he holds dear. With his ninja training and his noble upbringing, Kaito must walk a delicate balance between light and darkness, honor and deception. Will Kaito be able to find a way to reconcile his past and present selves, or will the shadows of his ninja past consume him entirely? "A Noble's Shadow" is a tale of action, adventure, romance, and self-discovery, set against the backdrop of a richly imagined medieval fantasy world. Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Romance Target Audience: Young Adults, Fans of Fantasy and Adventure Fiction Key Themes: Identity, Loyalty, Power, Redemption

A boy Natsu who didn't have any powers was bullied a lot because of that. Now an unfortunate accident happened to Natsu which caused him to be transported to another dimension which he must find his way home and for that to happen he must first become strong. Join Natsu in his adventure to becoming an unrivaled hero.

Pangaea is the primary continent on Earth—well, the Earth I was reborn into. As for me, I’m Rick Lee, a Eurasian. I was just living an ordinary life, like any other high school student, cramming for university exams, until I turned 18. That’s when everything changed. I received a System that granted me skills I supposedly chose in a past life—a life I don’t even remember. The System also gave me the Middle-Gold-Finger and then vanished from my life forever. Now, armed with knowledge I never dreamed of, how can I turn my miserable life around? Should I make money? Seek revenge for the bullying I endured? Find love? Gain power? I’m not sure. But knowledge alone isn’t enough—I still have to survive and carve out my own path.

The story follows Shinji, an 18-year-old young adult who finds himself facing his own destiny. Determined to commit an irreparable act, he is suddenly confronted with a cruel reality. A bullet hits him, and everything changes. As he struggles to stay alive, he sees a blinding light in the sky that engenders indescribable hatred within him. What did this light represent? Is this really the end for Shinji?

James Hitchcock's betrayal by his wife and daughters started his hell. As time went by, he could never pick himself back up and died on the street in his old age. The goddess of time had watched the once kind-hearted man lose everything but still pushed forward even when his life never improved. In the realm of life and death, she asked James if he wished to have a do-over from when everything started falling apart. She is willing to give him three gifts of his choosing. To do as he pleases with. *Warning: This has mind control and mind manipulation* Mc will sleep with women who meet his standards while using it. But do not worry, he won't be stealing women.

Issac, a teenager living a pretty average life, meets a mysterious and strange girl in a café. After his encounter with her, his life takes a turn—whether for better or worse. It’s a rather strange tale.

Nathan has spent the last five years trying to leave his past behind. Once an elite operative of The Oath, a secret organization controlling world events from the shadows, he walked away, seeking peace. But one night, he wakes up in a bloodstained room with no memory of the last 48 hours—only to find himself branded as a terrorist and the target of a nationwide manhunt. On the run and unsure if he truly committed the crime, Nathan turns to Riley, a skilled underground hacker, for help. As they dig deeper, they uncover a terrifying truth—his memories have been altered. Clues left behind by Elias Graves reveal that Nathan once broke his unbreakable oath to the organization, but someone wiped his mind to keep him from remembering why. The conspiracy leads to Julian, Nathan’s former best friend, who is orchestrating a global web of deception built on manufactured threats and lies. Determined to uncover the truth, Nathan infiltrates The Oath’s headquarters for a final confrontation with Julian. But the shocking revelation leaves him shattered—Nathan wasn’t framed. He willingly took part in the crime but later chose to erase his own memory to escape the unbearable guilt. A recorded message from his past self forces him to face a critical decision: Expose Julian and bring down The Oath, risking global chaos. Take control of The Oath and become the very thing he once fought against. No matter what he chooses, the cost is high. If he exposes The Oath, the world is thrown into instability, and he is forever hunted. If he takes over, he sacrifices his own ideals, embracing the power he once rejected. In the end, as Nathan looks at his reflection, he sees Julian staring back—proof that the cycle never truly ends. Final Line: "Every man thinks he's the hero of his own story… until he becomes the villain in someone else’s."

Ochi Nakagura, known as "The Dead Man," has lived for centuries, a broken soul bound by an unrelenting curse that grants him immortality and the power to battle the darkest creatures of the Abyss. With every battle fought and every life taken, he grows stronger, but the price of this power is heavy—the endless cycle of pain, loss, and isolation. Driven by an unwavering desire to reunite with the family he lost long ago, Ochi embarks on a dangerous journey through the Abyss, a dark realm teeming with unimaginable horrors. As he faces countless monstrous beings, Ochi's power grows, but so does the cost. The Abyss demands everything from him—his soul, his sanity, and the very essence of his being. Along the way, Ochi discovers that his true enemy is not just the darkness outside, but the darkness within himself. To reclaim what he has lost, he must confront the price of his immortality and the choice that will define his fate. Will he sacrifice his humanity to gain the power needed to bring his family back, or will the Abyss consume him, leaving him a hollow shell of the man he once was? In this epic tale of sacrifice, strength, and the enduring power of love, Ochi Nakagura must face the ultimate test: will he conquer the Abyss, or will it consume him entirely? In the end, there is only one question left to answer: what is Ochi willing to sacrifice for the family he has lost?

“Listen for the buzz of the Golden Honeybee’s wings, Where it will guide you to a lonely mountain creek, Follow the path abandoned by the hearts of kings, And be sure not to make a single peep. Then, the White Tiger’s snores you’ll hear, Below the bright azure skies of crystal clear, Walk into the fiery sea of blazing chrysanthemums, Whilst being careful of the spirit foxes’ bums, And there, you will find me, Sleeping below the great hollow tree.”

In a world of magic and mystery, Mingyu, a deadly shadow assassin, seeks vengeance against the righteous Mages, who he believes are responsible for the brutal murder of his family. Consumed by his thirst for revenge, Mingyu walks a fine line between darkness and redemption. However, his path takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Jiang Yichen, a young master from one of the families he had sworn to destroy. Despite their differences, Mingyu finds himself drawn to Jiang Yichen's kindness and determination, and the two form an unlikely bond. As Mingyu becomes embroiled in the quest to unlock Jiang Yichen’s hidden potential, he begins to question his own motivations, as he realizes that there might be more to the story of his family’s demise than he initially thought.

At 28, Clara Hayes has mastered the art of wearing masks. To her colleagues, she’s the perpetually cheerful graphic designer who never misses a deadline. To her overbearing mother, she’s the dutiful daughter hiding her anxiety behind polished smiles. To the world, she’s a woman who “has it all together”—except she’s crumbling inside. Clara’s life unravels during a corporate presentation where a panic attack strips her façade raw. Humiliated and exhausted, she flees to a quiet coastal town, renting a cottage owned by an eccentric, free-spirited potter named Marisol. There, Clara stumbles upon a dusty journal in the attic, its pages filled with haunting sketches and anonymous confessions from a woman who once lived there decades earlier. The entries mirror Clara’s own suffocating duality: “I paint myself in colors the world approves of, but my soul is a grayscale.” As Clara tentatively befriends Marisol and a reclusive widower, Eli, who runs the town’s crumbling bookstore, she begins confronting the lies she’s told herself for years. Through their unconventional guidance—and the journal’s cryptic wisdom—she starts shedding her masks one by one. But vulnerability comes at a cost: her corporate career teeters, her mother’s disapproval intensifies, and a buried trauma from her teenage years resurfaces, threatening to drown her newfound courage. When Clara’s raw, unfiltered artwork—created in secret—goes viral, she faces a choice: return to the safety of her old illusions or step into the terrifying freedom of living unapologetically. But the journal hides a final secret, linking Clara’s journey to the cottage’s mysterious past, forcing her to question whether true authenticity is a rebellion… or a homecoming.

“Wait... Where am I and... who am i?” Just after he thought he was successfully betrayed and killed by his most favored surbodinate. Taylor finds himself on the floor of a remote alley “Don't tell me I got reincarnated?” Hutton muttered with a look of disbelief on his face. P.S; Join the novel discord server for any announcements or questions and answers sections https://discord.gg/jA3r3S2n

Dave, a former Marine haunted by his past as a nocturnal vigilante, has found solace in his love for Jane. Their impending marriage promises a peaceful future, but that future is shattered when Jane is abducted by Bedmil, a ruthless drug lord seeking revenge. Dave is lured into a deadly trap, where he is forced to endure excruciating torture and make impossible choices. To save Jane, he must confront his darkest demons and sacrifice everything he holds dear, including his very identity as a man, in a desperate race against time.

In a peaceful village, two fifteen-year-old friends, Farrel and Yue , share a close bond. Farrel, an orphan, finds comfort in Yue’s cheerful nature and the warmth of her family. When Yue invites him for a meal of chicken curry, Farrel is welcomed by her kind mother, Lia , and her playful father, Maru. After lunch, Maru drags Farrel into a sparring session, but the fun is cut short when Lia steps in. Through it all, Farrel begins to feel like part of the family, finding a sense of belonging he’s always longed for. --- Chill and simple story mostly skipped the detail part . Updates On Weeked only . Bonus chapter IF The Novel got New +5 collection . A little R18 / Disgusting Scene / Straight Revenge . Thanks For the Read ( Hiatus ) .

WSA 2025 entry. The Shadowhurst clan… wealthy, handsome and enigmatic bachelors.... who's the best for Lisa? "I wonder if you would be so upset if it was my brother standing here in my place?" Irked, Lisa swung her knee upwards determined to let Bane feel it where it hurts the most for making such an unfair accusation.  Moving quickly as if he sensed her wicked intent he used his hand to block her knee before she could fully aim it.  A nasty pain shot through her leg and Lisa felt it throughout her body. With his right hand Bane held her leg so tightly that the more Lisa frantically struggled the longer he gripped firmly.  His nails dug so deep into her skin it felt like they were sharp enough to draw blood.  "Calm down," he repeated, "stop being so sensitive. I'm willing to marry you for your own benefit, not my own." Lisa, a country-bred innocent, is an intriguing novelty for her husband’s rivals who prefer the shadows over the sunshine. As her reckless nature forces Lisa into one dangerous encounter after another. The men in her proximity find themselves either fighting a need to protect her or a raging hunger to possess her. Since her temporary husband is not without competition, Lisa will just have to search her heart before it's too late and never trust a shadow after dark.

He was an arrogant and self centered person who thought his wife was nothing but a slave to him. That was until he woke up to find herself in a small girl body. Brandon was shocked, he looked around and saw himself in an unfamiliar place. His hands and legs was small and his voice was no longer deep but now high pitched. "Where am i" he thought "Ohhh. You're awake honey. how was your sleep?" Brandon turned to see the woman he saw at the bar standing in front of him. He felt angry. "Where am i? What did you do? I'm calling the police"Brandon yelled "And say what? Who will believe you. Will u tell them you were a thirsty five year old man and have been kidnapped and turned to a five year old. People will think that you're crazy"The woman said and laughed aloud. Brandon looked mad" What do you want?"he askec through gritted teeth "Nothing. But yesterday you said a woman life was easy and we didn't face any problems and that gives you the right to mistreat your wife. Now I'm giving you the opportunity to live a woman life and experience the luxury we have. " The woman smiled sweetly and Brandon felt angry but knowing he couldn't do anything he accepted. "And I'm your mother Catherine while you are my five year old daughter Britney. Ok darling." Catherine smiled at Brandon who felt horror. The smile was creepy and strange. Swallowing his saliva he nodded with difficulty and watched as the woman left the room and sighed. Little does he know that this was the beginning of his misery life

This story's about a man repressing anger and doubt and working hard for his family. The whole family doesn't respect him and his wife yells any chance he gets at him. his kid is spoiled while his other kid is too young. This story is about him and his life

A World Without Reflections is a novel steeped in Eastern fantasy and Dark Souls-like desolation, following Chael, a young warrior chief who returns to a home to see that his clansmen are nothing but frozen and soulless husks. Their voices are gone and the fires are cold. They still stand, but they do not live. And somewhere beyond the frost and silence, unseen hands pull at fate’s threads. ///// "I had fought before. I had bled before. But this was different. This was madness. One moment, I was sat on my throne, ruling my clansmen and the next… I'm met with a graveyard of empty eyes and frozen faces. And now these mongrels hunt me through the storm, blades drawn and their voices sharp with laughter. Echoes in the snow continue to call out to me as I drown in snow and steel. Were they guiding me? Or had I already lost my mind?" ///// WHAT TO EXPECT: • Dark and desolate atmostphere (heavily inspired by Dark Souls). • Struggling protagonist. Chael will earn his victories through skill, intellegence and power progression - and along the way, he will lose many times. • ALL notable characters will be complex and have unique character traits, philosophies and backstories. • A unique power system inspired by Xianxia. • Very lore-rich and intricate world-building. • Slow-burn romance subplot. • LOTS of mysteries and plot-twists. Almost all subplots will be infused with some kind of mystery. • Multiple layers of character development for Chael (who starts off as a cynical young man who lost what little purpose he had) and many other characters.