Japanese Folklore

I got pulled into the game that I’d dominated for five whole seasons, holding the number one leaderboard spot without a break since launch. How many people could say they’d pulled off a feat like that? A Free-to-Play player ruling a Pay-to-Win game? Probably just me. Eventually, it all got stale, and I decided to quit. But one night, while I was sleeping, I suddenly found myself inside the game, Astral Point, where the Administrator asked me to beat the game for real—not just from behind a computer screen. So, I agreed to the request, thinking it was all just a vivid dream. But as it turned out, none of it was a dream. I’m actually here, in the world of Astral Point, facing off against players from other dimensions who call themselves the Pay-to-Win (newbies). Extra Tags - LitRPG. - No Harem. - Historical & folklore figures as gacha units. - System to manage and upgrade gacha units and base.

Victor Hart, a centuries-old British vampire, relocates to Hong Kong after a family squabble turns his undead life upside down. Struggling to adapt to the fast-paced city, Victor's antiquated manners and vampiric instincts create hilariously awkward situations in a modern world. However, his attempts to live under the radar are interrupted when he stumbles upon an ancient Chinese ritual that has awakened hordes of jiangshi—hopping zombies steeped in Chinese folklore. Teaming up with an eccentric Taoist priest, a geeky supernatural researcher, a skeptical ex-cop, and an enchanting Hong Kong socialite, Victor must navigate cultural clashes, romantic entanglements, and supernatural chaos to save his newfound home from an undead apocalypse.

+Note: The novel will be paused for updates to the storyline. Thank you for your understanding. A group of unsuspecting students is caught in a deadly contest where lives are at stake and time is running out. They must uncover the truth behind the sinister "Cinderella's Palace." As rain pours and thunder roars, Yuki finds herself in a Jinro Game reminiscent of a Japanese drama she watched. The villagers need to identify the wolves to save themselves, but in this game, distinguishing between the fake and real wolves is crucial for her survival. What if she draws the wolf card?

Betrayal is a wound that every man has felt, I wrote this story to show how it can make a man strong. "What is the difference between a hero, a villain and a coward? A hero uses his sword to protect people A villain uses people to protect his sword Both are better than a coward A coward has no sword, and uses empty words to protect his life A sword is not just a man's weapon, it is a man's ambition, and without ambition, a man is merely a coward. In order to be a hero or a villain a man must have ambition. The difference between the two is where that ambition lies." -The Dark Prince In 17th century France, the rich nobles control the world with a magic system called "Artifacts". Prince an innocent hearted prince of the Bourbon Kingdom, one day has his life thrown into chaos by betrayal, and inherits an "Artifact" that is the ancient spirit of "The Dark King". Through misfortune after misfortune, Prince eventually loses everything and starts his life over without a royal name. Prince vows to make his way back to the top hiding amongst the everyday people of France. Prince is a Japanese style light novel based on Machiavelli’s classic "The Prince". Although this work takes influence from it, the story, quotes, and characters are all completely original. It is mostly the concept of good and evil that is borrowed from Machiavelli.

Mages, swordsmen, gods, demons, and prophecies. The Heavenly Games is a tournament where myth and man meet, a purgatory where the dead arrive to fight for their one true wish. Amongst the reborn are Dasha Pang and Kazi Hossain; one a professor from the west whose cold-hearted intelligence has surpass the gods; one a traveller from the east who has come to appreciate humanity. A villain and a hero. The boy born unwanted and the guided one. A martial artist and a mage. Gods amongst men. Expect battles of epic proportions, stories ripped straight from mythology, interactions between gods of various pantheons, and duels humanity has debated for centuries. Expect the Strongest Among The Heavens. *** + Dual Protagonists. Overpowered geniuses. One MC that is villainous and manipulative. The second MC that is heroic and kind. + Detailed power system that includes Western Magic & Chinese Cultivation/Martial Arts (Xianxia) + LitRPG, dungeon crawling, fantasy guilds, and more!  + Abrahamic religions, Hinduism, Indigenous (Americas & Australia), Greek, Norse, Egyptian, and Japanese mythology  *** Daily Chapters

—-This is my first novel, I hope you like it.— In a world where the supernatural and humanity have long walked parallel paths, the shadows conceal truths that most humans remain blissfully unaware of. Yet, some individuals glimpse beyond the veil, recognizing that they are not alone in this realm. Vampires, with their insatiable thirst for blood, lurk in the night; werewolves endure the torment of transformation beneath the full moon, their bodies wracked with pain as they shift; and witches wield formidable magic, casting spells that can alter fate itself. Many have assumed that these creatures—werewolves, witches, and vampires—are the sole inhabitants of the dark, each grappling with their own primal instincts. But everything changes with the emergence of Dawn, a Dhampir, whose enigmatic and sorrowful past is shrouded in forgotten memories. In the depths of the forest, a feral siren, once thought to be mere folklore, materializes, intertwining their fates. Their paths have crossed before, under tragic circumstances, yet the details remain lost in the mists of time, leaving them to rebuild the trust that once existed. As this reborn Dhampir embarks on a quest to reclaim her fragmented memories, the stakes rise. She must confront a pivotal choice: will she defend her newfound family and the home she has just begun to cherish, or will she succumb to the desire for vengeance, seeking retribution for the agonies of her past life?

Izan, a Spanish-Japanese boy who lived with his mother and sister in the heart of Valencia played for the Valencia academy since he could remember. As life fucks as all, Izan found himself being laid off by his club for being talentless. Frustrated, Izan runs around his local pitch, trying to get the news off his mind. As fate would have it, Izan gets struck by lightning which gives him a system. Izan with the system embarks on a journey to becoming 'THE' god of football. We all know he can and probably will but how does he get there? ************ 1. set in post messi-ronaldo dominant era.[2022, post-messi-ronaldo peak era in Europe] 2. Real-world likeness. 3. 1700 words on average Let's get this novel up. Help me with your power stones and reviews and share this Novel ************* Also, all rights reserved for the companies and teams and also players I use in the novel since I don't know how image rights work and I'm too lazy to search it up on Bing-, I mean google here's the discord guys https://discord.gg/B7PXyBg3 1 dragon: 2 bonus chapters 1 magic Castle= 5 bonus chapters [will be released the day following the gift] 100 Powerstones= 1 bonus chapter [released the same day] 20 golden tickets= 1bonus chapter [will be spread across the week]

Lucas Tanaka, a 30-year-old Japanese man who gave up his dream of becoming a soccer player, lives a monotonous life in Tokyo. After an act of bravery that results in a fatal wound, a glowing screen appears in front of him. [The skill "System" has been granted.] ["System" unlocked.] [The skill "System" has given to you the skill "Supernatural Resistance".] ["Supernatural Resistance" unlocked.] [Thanks to the divine effect of "Supernatural Resistance", from now on death is no longer a problem for you]. When Lucas wakes up, he finds himself on a vast soccer field, back in his youth, in the middle of a match with his childhood friend. With new skills and an unexpected chance to relive his dreams, Lucas is faced with the opportunity to redefine his destiny, but first he must overcome the normal challenges of a young soccer player, such as becoming a starter, winning the regional championship and become a professional soccer player! [The hidden function of the skill "Champion System" has been unlocked.] [The skill of "Replicator Genius" has been granted]. ["Replicator Genius" unlocked]. __________ What you can expect: Action, well-developed relationships, an MC who has attitude, a complex system that evolves, an MC who gets really strong, Slice of Life, manga content. The MC is proactive, he knows how to adapt, but he's not a genius who knows literally every possible future for all his actions. __________ Discord: https://discord.gg/PUdhacWtHr

Many people wish to be transported to another world, beautiful women, supernatural powers, adventures and the list continues. But what happens when you are born in a place where almost everyone see you as a tool, which turned out to be useless for their purposses. Falling into the depths of despair after losing what he cared for the most, the unmistakable sound of a notification changed his destiny and the one of all the planes of existence, but was it for the good... or not? "The host's current body is too shitty for the system, physical reformation in progress", "physical reformation complete, as a one time reward for surviving the host might ask the system for a wish". Follow Daimon on his journey through a world where the existences called "Gods" are only higher ranked mages. ------------------------------------ Achievement rewards: 300 power stones= 1 extra chapters (The reward chapters will be posted on the week, on a random day) ----------------------------------- If You like monsters folklore and cute girls then be my guest ----------------------------------- The cover is not mine, so all the credit for the right owner ----------------------------------- The story will have a lot of dark elements so if you don't have stomach for that then I suggest you to leave, oh also i'm quite a pervert myself so be prepared for that (NO NTR). ---------------------------------- Finally, enjoy the story and if you like it please do support me with your golden tickets, power stones and reviews they will help me a lot.

An ordinary college student named Jiro stumbles upon a mysterious scroll, unlocking a world of cultivation, ancient myths, and supernatural creatures. As foreign forces converge in search of legendary artifacts, Jiro’s newfound abilities and a growing connection with mythical beings, like a watchful Tikbalang, thrust him into the center of a dangerous web of secrets. Amid chilling ghost stories, curious transfer students, and his own growing powers, Jiro must navigate a world where folklore, myths and reality collide, discovering his true destiny along the way as he cultivates to become the strongest in the universe.

Takashi, a bright and talented Japanese high school student, was admired for his academic prowess, consistently excelling in mock exams. But on the day of his exam results, his seemingly perfect life shattered. He discovered that his girlfriend, Sakura, was a gold-digger secretly dating three other men. Furious and betrayed, Takashi exposed her schemes to the others. Enraged by the loss of her "money source," Sakura tried to take his life. At the very moment of her attack, Takashi was mysteriously teleported to another world, landing in an unfamiliar forest. Disoriented and alone, he quickly realized he was far from home. As he struggled to adapt, a strange window appeared before him, offering the chance to take revenge on Sakura. Dismissing it as irrelevant in this strange new reality, Takashi focused on survival—until he was attacked by a powerful beast. In the midst of his desperation, the system reappeared with an unusual proposition: it would grant him incredible power—but at a cost. To activate the system’s full potential, Takashi had to form a unique bond with a mature woman, a MILF. Reluctant but faced with no other options, Takashi agreed, setting the stage for an extraordinary journey. Now armed with the enigmatic "Wield System," Takashi ventures into an unknown world filled with peril, unexpected allies, and the promise of revenge. Will he harness the system’s power, overcome his challenges, and carve out a new destiny for himself?

[LitRPG / Isekai / Adventure / Action / Comedy] Inspired by Mushoku Tensei, God of War, Bloodborne, Elden Ring & Warhammer 40k. Zen Hawthorn is a strange fellow, born with a curse that makes everyone questions his sanity. In a cruel twist of fate, he embarks on a journey to avenge his grandfather; further unlocking the mysteries of the world he lives in. Join him, on an action-adventure-romcom journey filled with Demons, Celestials and Cosmic Beings as he narrates from his humble beginning, to the prevention of the Demon King's resurrection and more. Beware of plentiful memes, Easter Eggs and references found within. This story contains Japanese folklores, Norse & Greek mythology along with Elves, Demons, Reptilians, Vikings and Dragons. Have fun reading! Book 1 - Not An Isekai Story (Completed) Book 2 - Not An Isekai Story Unshipped (In Progress) Book 3 - Simply Not Another Isekai Story (Coming Soon) Book 4 - Simply Not Another Isekai Story Unlimited (Coming Soon)

For Kyoto this year, Mahou high school got a lot of surprises. -And the one that topped it all? Turned out to be your completely everyday demon girl. -Wait WHAT??? A interesting girl named Eri who is driven by two things. One is her love of Japanese culture. Secondly, she has a great drive to study human behavior. Luckily for her, she happen to enroll at a school full of all kinds of 'curious specimens.' In simple words... -They are all hopeless TWITS you guys!!! Tag along on stories of the demon girl who watches her schoolmates in awe, wonder, and confusion?

Eline Wu, an energetic and enthusiastic woman, joins a renowned gaming company to achieve her dreams of becoming a game developer. In her first day, she meets a cold and charming colleague, Ru Bing, in an elevator incident. Soon after that incident, Eline Wu starts to have vivid dreams and dejavu's that reveals a shocking truth, she and Ru Bing have loved, lived and lost each other in three past lives, each time betrayed and killed by their trusted ones. In their fourth life, Eline Wu slowly starts to remember her previous lives, each memory revealing that someone from their shared past lives is intended to kill them again for the fourth time. As she remembers everything, she starts to doubt everyone around her, unaware who to trust- even her closest ones. As the pieces fall into place, Eline and Ru Bing must work together to uncover who is determined to end their story this time and find a way to break the cycle—before history repeats itself. NOTE: This novel contains four different story lines, three past and one present lives. Past-1: This story takes place in historical era of Qing Dynasty. Past-2: This story takes place in Japanese war period. Past-3: This story takes place 20 years after Japanese war period. Present: This story takes place in modern era (2025).

Ryuji is just an ordinary, older, Japanese man...or at least he was until he fell! After an accident saving a clients life, Ryuji falls and is saved by the lord of the underworld! In exchange for saving him he ask that Ryuji continue his therapeutic work...in another world! Read along as Ryuji navigates magic, love, mystery, and mental health in "Reincarnated as a Therapist, in a world without Therapist)

This novel is set in a fictional era, with a background somewhat similar to China during World War II, where it is invaded by the Japanese. The main characters are a couple of homosexuals who meet and fall in love. One leads soldiers in resisting the invaders, while the other fights to protect cultural relics.

Story of a 17 year old, French/Japanese boy called Theo Kenpachi who thrives to challenge his brothers Lucas and Marcus for the World Cup. With his determination, he will later on face his brothers in a thrilling Competition called European Super League with their own respective teams. Later on, The World Cup will take place, as his brothers take on the French badge whilst Theo takes the Japanese badge, which of the brothers will win? Lappnant or Kenpachi!?

Set in Japan in the year 2022, the city of Tokyo faces mysterious nighttime events, caused by a group of masked people. As the police and military investigate, they receive a threatening message from an entity known as "THE REAPER", revealing the existence of a spy organization backed by the Japanese government. This organization becomes a key player in the midst of growing global tension that culminates in a Third World War, triggered by a series of devastating attacks blamed on THE REAPER. Twenty years later, during the war, each country develops magical abilities and establishes magic academies to train young people in the use of these powers. The spy organization, Grim Reaper, led by THE REAPER, mysteriously disappears, leaving uncertainty about its fate. At the Magic Academy, Raizor, an unknown character who returns to action after seven years of absence, joins in searching for his sister, involved in the war. Without revealing his identity, Raizor prepares for the entrance test, while detecting a weak surveillance charm and facing the uncertain future that awaits him.

They are 2 leagues in the Japanese Handball association. League B, this league includes Japan’s most Mediocre players who are nothing special, but league A includes the best of the best players who have exceptional talent.It turns out one of the leagues best teams Rackhim City happened to be paying the referees for 9 years straight unsurprisingly they immediately get relegated from the league because of this incident league A has 1 more available spot in the league and they have to bring up a team from the inferior league can Minato and his team make it the most prestigious league in the handball world?

In 1630 B.C., five young individuals from different regions of the world are chosen by the stars for an extraordinary adventure. Phaistos, a curious Greek boy; Freya, a brave Scandinavian girl; Kibi, an agile scout from the African steppes; Zara, an ingenious Berber healer; and Miki, a disciplined Japanese prodigy, all share a unique connection with the stars. One night, a mystical encounter leads them to the Academy of Ætherion, a renowned school of magic nestled among the stars. Destiny has united them to protect the balance of the universe and safeguard their homeland, Earth, against an imminent threat. Together, Phaistos, Freya, Kibi, Zara, and Miki embark on a thrilling adventure, forging indestructible bonds and facing formidable challenges. This journey will etch their names in the History of the Cosmos as "the Chosen of the Stars."

In a world on the brink of collapse, where the essence of magic is fading and ancient technology is slowly disappearing, Aerth is torn apart by endless war. Aetherium, the lifeblood of magic and innovation, is dwindling, leaving the Eastern and Western factions in a desperate struggle for survival. The West is ruled by The Despot, a cruel and enigmatic tyrant who has built his power on fear, greed, and suffering. With the help of his cunning right-hand man, Euros, The Despot has shattered the fragile peace between the two factions, wreaking havoc in the East through manipulation and betrayal. Distrust has spread among the Eastern leaders, and once-solid alliances are fractured by internal conflict. Amidst this devastation, rumors of a mysterious figure begin to circulate—a man whose origins are connected to a legendary land long thought to be myth. His presence is inexplicable, his movements swift and unpredictable. Shrouded in secrecy, he works to thwart The Despot’s plans with uncanny precision. Even Euros’ famed intelligence network has failed to uncover his identity. Who is this mysterious figure? Is he truly from a legendary land known only in folklore, or is he a master of disguise, a man forged by the world's ruin? As the last hope of the East, Princess Cino Shikai, fights to defend her people, this man's true purpose is in question—savior or harbinger of ruin? His actions could determine the course of the war, but whether they lead to salvation or annihilation remains a mystery. "The Disguise of a Man from a Mystical Legendary Land in a Ruined World" presents a tale of intrigue, rebellion, and the search for hope in a world where legend intersects with reality, and every choice carries the weight of civilization's survival.

A Middle Eastern man, he loved football; he couldn't join a football club because his family moved to Saudi to work. After his death he was reincarnated in Argentine half Japanese and half Argentinian.

Blood. Blood was dripping from my forehead. Panting, I tried to catch my breath. For a minute, I was tempted to look back and see if the Japanese Yakuza was chasing after me. I muttered a curse, trudging through the quiet street, making sure to hide in the shadows, avoiding all streetlights. Stupid Japanese Mafia Boss and his claim to rule the mafia world. But I will never let him. Not after killing my entire family. Thinking about them, a brief flashback of my father screaming for me to flee before a bullet passed through his head, instantly ending his life, appeared in my line of vision. I clenched my hands into fists, sadness and fury burning inside me. I will make sure that the Japanese Mafia will pay for what they did. I will avenge my father. My family. From this day forward, they have declared war. And war they shall have. *** Cover Image from Google

Kazuki, a Japanese high school student, is abducted by a hooded guy on his way home from a boxing club training session. He awakens in a mysterious, otherworldly room, where he encounters an all-powerful entity. This being grants Kazuki a unique ability and presents him with a grim ultimatum: he must travel to various universes and complete missions assigned by the entity, or his own universe will be deleted. After seven days of grueling training with Enea—the guy who had kidnapped him—Kazuki is sent on his first mission. Together with Enea, he arrives in a world where dinosaurs never went extinct. Here, humans reside in massive, fortified cities. While some individuals venture beyond the walls, ordinary people rarely leave their safety. The world boasts advanced technologies far beyond those of the 21st century in some fields, and some inhabitants wield powers reminiscent of dinosaur traits. Their mission: uncover and thwart a rebellion brewing in the shadows of one such colossal city. Kazuki must adapt to this strange new world and prove his worth—or risk losing everything he holds dear.

Senge.......whom.....all his life has done nothing more than ignore the existence of those around.... believing "we each live in our own individual worlds.....with our own constitution" ...." hence nobody needs to be bothered in that regard '' . hence he simply lives the life of an an introverted civil servant..... barely able to grasp the meaning of the connection Akari......an emotionally out of control japanese highschool student..... happen not be living the " best life" as what most teenagers would call. ... it not forgetting she has to live with the torment of most of her school mates in regards to something involving her recent past isolated ..... she's all alone.. both of them happen to go through incident, which ends up killing them later on..... finding them in the bodies of each other unaware of their current situation and circumstances....they have no other option....but to live each other's lives....... see how the two of them navigate their new fates... imagine waking up in the body of someone else.....with your conscience...but their emotions for art regarding the characters follow my : Facebook page Nkunka Ndongu... and get s highlight on what the characters look like including certain scene's* drawn...in comic format to help breath my life to the narrative otherwise I really hope you like reading this

Long ago, the world of Terrenter was created from the wishes of lavender dragons who wanted to find a place to call home. After the world became flourished with nature and humans, the dragons left the world save for one. That dragon continued granting wishes for humans until it disappeared one day. Now, people rarely remember its existence and only believe them to be folklore. Arcturus Mercury believed they truly existed and is searching for evidence. His travels bring him to the barren icy lands of Eternally where the dragon once lived. Braving through a never-ending snowstorm, he stumbled upon a trapdoor in a cave where he encountered Nova, a mysterious and beautiful man with lavender eyes who seems rather knowledgable about the lore. Nova then proposed to grant Arcturus's wish on the condition to help him grant the wishes of all living beings in the world. Also available on Tapas & Wattpad: Tapas: https://tapas.io/series/Lavender-Eyes/info Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/story/336717484-lavender-eyes Royal Road: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/69543/lavender-eyes

Nine-tailed fox is a popular Chinese mythical creature found in folklore. According to the tales passed down by generations, they have an exceptionally long lifespan. When male foxes reach the age of thirty, they have the ability to transform into human form, using this ability to attract women when visiting the mortal world. However, they have no good intentions. Using female mortals and later on making them their prey. In this case, a narcissistic mythical nine-tailed fox called Hu Xian. He is the prince of Huang Tian Heavenly Capital. He dated many female mortals upon attracting them and absorb their souls when they are asleep. He was sent to mortal world for thousands of years, by his mother as a punishment for taking unnecessary lives. The mythical fox then chanced upon, Xiao Qing, a mortal girl who lived in the mountainous area of Xuan Dong village. In his fox form, she picked him up during one night of the blue moon while he lay asleep on a stone. As days unfolded, they turn from enemies to lovers, transcending the boundaries that separated their world. However, Hu Xian’s mother, a powerful force in the Heavenly Capital, became aware of the connection between her son and Xiao Qing. She ought to employ cunning methods to hurt Xiao Qing. Due to Xiao Qing’s misery, a server from the Heavenly Capital suggested that the two seek help from the Gods of Ice, Water, and Fire, who reside in mystical places. Now, they must plan ways to find and gain the approval of these gods. The immortal and mortal realms come into a climactic struggle, testing the strength of their love and the resilience of their bond. How would their fate end up after all? *I have wattpad too, @/ dreamLand45 Character in this story is from, the Manhua, The Fox's Trap This is just a fan-fic by me :) Not affiliated with the Manhua!