spoken word competitions

Here martial arts are no longer intangible legends. They have been passed on from generation to generation and from century to century. After the confrontation with science and technology, they have completely integrated into modern society and all kinds of martial arts competitions are taking place across the country as superiority among scholars are hard to reach a consensus but not as difficult among martial artists! Lou Cheng has inherited the lost skills of the greatest martial arts sect. Towards his original dream and the glory in his heart, he advances step by step, becoming the warrior of this modern city and the hero of the era!

A man dies on his way home in a car accident. Waking up in a totally different world, discovering that life had not only given him another chance but new things to discover, powers beyond his imagination. The powers of Blackagar Boltagon, the king of the Inhumans. But as they say, every power has a price, and his price to pay is silence. But as a wise man once said, silence can be a source of great strength.

The age of darkness has arrived. When the rift to an unknown plane suddenly appeared on Earth, monsters invaded, beasts mutated while humans, the once-dominant species fell to the bottom of the food chain. A hundred years later, three of the greatest classes evolve amongst humans: ability users, ancient warriors, and gunslingers. Qin Feng, an orphan of this dark age was tormented just as he awakened his pinnacle level of special ability, barely surviving for ten years in the post-apocalyptic world. Hence, he was reborn...

"Pet Beasts of the World: Hundred-Fold Multiplier System In a parallel world filled with pet beasts, people tame, train, evolve, and trade beasts. Upon waking up one day, Fang Yuan was transported to this world. He was given a choice over his first beast egg. The Hundred-Fold Multiplier System was also awakened. Ding! A pet beast egg was detected – Level One Grey Spotted Wolf. System Rewards (Options): One, Hundred-Fold Level Multiplier. You will obtain a High-Grade Black Iron Level Three Grey Spotted Wolf. Two, Hundred-Fold Potential Multiplier. You will obtain a Mid-Grade Silver Level One Shadow Wolf. Ding! An item was detected – one Contract Gemstone. System Rewards (Options): One, Hundred-Fold Quantity Multiplier. You will obtain one hundred Common Contract Gemstones. Two, Hundred-Fold Quality Multiplier. You will obtain one Rare Contract Gemstone. Ding! Training ground detected – Beginner Secret Region, one day’s worth of cultivation. System Rewards (Options): One, Hundred-Fold Duration Multiplier. Beginner Secret Region, one hundred days’ worth of cultivation. Two, Hundred-Fold Intensity Multiplier. Intermediate Secret Region, one day’s worth of cultivation. … Hundred-fold on pet beasts, hundred-fold on resources, hundred-fold on time. When Fang Yuan stepped out from the Secret Region, the world was shocked. The principal proclaimed, “I had never believed in geniuses before, but now I do. This student has unlimited potential.” An elder of a renowned clan exclaimed, “This is shocking! He is just a commoner, but his pet beasts are all legendary level!” The head of the military affirmed, “I am very certain that the strength and number of pet beasts that Fang Yuan has are more than a hundred times that of his peers of the same age.” Top researchers stated, “Fang Yuan has too many secrets on him; he even knows the secret evolution methods of more than a hundred different pet beasts!” His classmates revered him, “Brother Yuan! The eternal God!”"

Vincent Gate, a man trapped in a life of poverty and hardship, struggles to awaken his comatose mother. Despite his relentless efforts, he is met with disappointment as his attempts prove futile. Tragically, not long after, Vincent succumbs to his own fate. Expecting to face the consequences of his life's choices, Vincent instead finds himself in a peculiar line of souls, each assigned an identification number, his being [77777]. Though deemed ready to move on, Vincent encounters complications that prevent him from progressing. Consequently, he is granted a chance at reincarnation, but with a unique twist. To his astonishment, Vincent awakens in a new world, a different dimension fraught with peril. Yet, he possesses an extraordinary ability and a mysterious system to aid him. With the power to manipulate all that exists as if it were his personal sandbox, Vincent faces the challenge of survival amidst this unfamiliar realm. As reality bends at his word. Vincent embarks on an action-packed adventure, encountering multiple heroines along the way. As he navigates this treacherous landscape, he also discovers the slow emergence of romance, both inevitable and heartwarming. "Devour" "Rewrite" "Die" Join the now Vincent Cadmean in this thrilling portal fantasy, where a strong and ever-growing protagonist grapples with the divine, reincarnation, a captivating system, and powerful heroines. Tags: Portal Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Strong MC, Strong to Stronger MC, God, Reincarnation, Slow Romance, Eventual Romance, System, Multiple Heroines, Strong Heroines. Author - God_Is_With_Me Please also check out my novel on inkitt for support :) Sure webnovel has more chapters than Inkitt, but in the future I plan to release more free chapters on inkitt. PS: I kindly ask you to stick with me. While I consider myself an average author, I promise the story improves as it progresses.

It was puppy love gone wrong when she caught him cheating on her own birthday. Midori Xiu did not have the luxury to mature in the business world while taking her time. Right after securing her MBA, she transitioned with her father to take over XCG, a group of companies for apparel and so much more. However, family comes first before anything, including work. Verdan Zhou is the heir of ZFC, the leading food company in the country. Even after finishing his degrees enough to qualify for the position of CEO, he opted for 'vacation,' immersing himself into the beauty of other countries. Finally, he is back. After several years, he sees her again, but the missing boy he helped at the mall is calling her "Mommy." Is it really too late for them with too many issues..? P.S. cover photo was just grabbed...totally not taking credit for it.

On a cold winter's night the only sound of a violin playing a very popular song. The servants knew that the Madam of the house is lonely again. It's Christmas and yet their master is having fun with his mistress... This will be the day you will regret everything, Louie Chen... You, your family, and my family will regret it... And when that day comes I'm no longer the person you have met... The documents have been signed and it is already on the nightstand table; the divorce papers; the agreement documents that he can't take anything from her whether it is a living or non-living thing. The only treasures that she has are her violin, flute, the necklace with an infinity pendant that her grandfather gave to her, and her sketchbooks. She doesn't want anything from him, and his family. She will leave everything that he bought for her..... From clothes, shoes to pieces of jewelry... She doesn't want any alimony. All the servants help her packed her things; even though she only got 2 bags. She gave them a simple gift from her as they become her family even though it is not blood-related. At exactly midnight Luna left the Chen Mansion... She hailed a taxi and went directly to a train station. She will be going to City F; from there she will start her new life. ----------- The cover page is not mine..... credits to the owner. This is my first time to write I hope for your kind considerations and this novel is purely fictional... Thank you, Ms. Clarrisa Gonzales, for the cover page

"Call me God and I will treat you as a benevolent servant worthy of blessings. Say I am the Devil and I will drench your world in blood and despair." These were the words spoken by Sir Mouse as a thousand enemies surrounded him. From his youth he could only look up to the heavens, but just as all his enemies before, It is now under his feet quivering. If so be the case, why would he care what The Gods' Decree? Gods or Devils it matters not. As they too will have to call him by the only name they dare to utter, Sir Mouse. His path is to be one that is unhindered by any shackles and he intend to keep it that way. Will you join him on this journey to becoming the existence who is forbidden? Support on Patreon patreon.com/Lordofsleep

If you'd like to talk with me feel free to join! :) Discord: https://discord.gg/KqrExmQ Warning: The mc is a naive person in the beginning and i tried to do a sort of character development with that. A lot of people don't seem to like it so if you're expecting an edgy immediately cruel harem lord then this fanfic is not for you. ... Arthur Wulf the protagonist of our story has met an unfortunate end at the hands of Truck~kun. You know the drill! After a weird encounter with the weirdest god ever! He somehow ended up participating in a death game?! and has to choose the world where it will take place! he and the rest of the Untold number of participants will be reborn as infants and wait 30 Years for a death match with the remaining players! each has the right to 1 spin of the wheel of fate which grants them one ability. And our friend Arthur gets a pretty nice one if you ask me :) And but of course he chooses the Fairy tail world, where much is to be had. But is this game really so simple? Or is there more underneath the surface of it all.

Surrounding the stars was vast darkness and silence. Innumerable stars were weaved together to form a linkage of sanctuaries. Countless intergalactic species traversed across stars for exploration, development, and reproduction. All of them fought against the vast darkness. A small nameless race might bloom and become in power in the timespan of a few hundred years. Similarly, a big powerful race might disappear without a trace in an instant. Everyone was devoted to cultivation and inheritance. Many Proud Sons of Heavens contended to be the best, and heroes could be found everywhere. The Human Race began as a prosperous clan, but they were slowly dying now. Wang Yu began his cultivation in Island Town 732 of Broken Star No.5. Many years later, the Human Race could be found in every corner of the galaxy. All Proud Sons admired the one and only Divine Emperor of the Human Race. Someone asked, “Divine Emperor Wang Yu, how should I cultivate so that I can follow in your footsteps?” The Divine Emperor looked a little puzzled as he turned around and replied, “Isn’t cultivation just repetition? After the proficiency bar of a technique is fully charged, then you will automatically master the technique. Since all of you have better talents and comprehending skills than me, I believe you are already well aware of what I have just said.” The Proud Sons of the Human Race remained silent as they stared at the leaving silhouette of the Divine Emperor. Finally, someone murmured, “What the heck is a proficiency bar?”