Six people live together under one roof. After losing their job, they are almost driven out of the house. One day their friend who was in danger calls to ask for help. Unexpectedly, they are involved in an event they have never imagined before! POV : Third Person Limited Shifting (Multiple Characters) Names and places are written using Gwoyeu Romatzyh Since there is no Italic Font, then Double "less than" and "greater than" signs are used to describe the character's inner thoughts. > Author : Lin Musen Copyright @ 2022 Lin Musen
It was supposed to be a new beginning—fresh faces, towering mountains, and the promise of untamed horizons. But the world doesn’t always play fair. The snow-covered peaks held secrets, ancient whispers that pulled at the edges of reality. A frosted gaze, a frozen heart. A fleeting warmth that lingered, only to unravel. The air was heavy, the nights restless. I was unlucky. A quiet campus turned labyrinthine. Paths twisted into trails where footsteps vanished, and in the silence, shadows became more than just absence. Questions followed like echoes: What am I? What do I belong to? And why does the sky feel too close and too far all at once? A frostbite that never healed. A cliff's edge that wouldn’t let go. A hand reached out—divine or cruel? Each step forward pulled deeper into the unknown, where gods didn’t walk, but fragments of them did, fractured and wary, watching. The world isn’t broken; it’s just no longer whole. Beyond the mountains, among the clouds, lies a story unwritten, where reality bends and belief becomes the weight that anchors existence. But the question is simple: Can you bear the cold?
A heroic tale. A knight in shining armor. A mage who can obliterate the world with just a flick of a finger. A mysterious rogue that moves like a shadow. A goddess so stunning and wise, shining upon the world and giving humanity a flicker of hope in the darkest times. Yeah, you’re not getting that here. Instead, let me introduce you to my squad—ahem, I mean, the Hero's Backup Squad! The unsung, overworked, questionably competent crew that works behind the scenes to make sure the real "heroes" don’t trip over their own destiny and die before they actually save the world. Hah! Do you really think heroes always win? That they magically save the world, have crazy strong powers, never die before the final battle, and somehow pull off the impossible every time? Yeah. That’s because the gods upstairs hire others to make sure things don’t go off track. That’s what we do. The invisible fixers, the divine crisis management team, the ones patching up the hero’s dumb mistakes before it happen while they get all the glory. Not that I’m bitter about it. (Okay, maybe a little.) I’m supposed to give a proper introduction here, but honestly? I don’t, I—ugh. You know what? Just read it. You’ll see. Sincerely, Goddess Yuna Keeper of the Subdivision of Heroic Affairs (And Unpaid Babysitter of Questionable Recruits)
What is knowledge? Is it power or a sin? Is it a burden or a blessing? What if faith and ignorance? What is the truth hidden beneath reality? If knowledge has a price, is it worth paying? This was the question thrown at Matthew as he set on to find the truth behind the disappearance of his mother. As he went on the journey to find the truth he heard whispers from the Abyss. A voice that mirrored his own spoke in a hush voice, [The Abyss has been shattered, The Lord has fallen as you have been chosen. When worlds collide. The Lord shall rise once again.] A story woven by the people, given life by the world, spread across the Universe and finally manifested in a different one. This is the story of a Lord of the Abyss.
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Ming Cheng, former beggar who used to live on the streets, enters the Heavenly Emperor's Palace as a servant. While at the same time, in another world, poor university student Xiao Ying falls into a coma, after a devastating car accident. Suddenly, upon waking up, Xiao Ying is thrust into a chair, behind a screen, and told, by a suspicious note, that he will be able to regain his life and wake up in his world, once again, if, and only if, he manages guide the Emperor's one and only lost son - Ming Cheng - to the throne. ________________________________________________________________ "The Legendary Tale of the Holy Emperor Ming Cheng," Xiao Ying mused to himself, almost bursting out into delirious laughter, was the story that he had once written and published online to absolutely no reception. And now, some sadistic, messed up deity had deigned his unpopular wreck of a work as his great trial to stave off death! At that thought, Xiao Ying really did laugh, dropping to his knees and throwing his head into his hands. He was supposed to guide his own, fucking protagonist, brought to life before his very eyes, to his death - just so Xiao Ying could go back to experience his own proper one at a later date. Didn't this deity know that he had written a tragedy?! Ming Cheng would steadily work his way upwards through the Palace, becoming closer and closer to the emperor, until one day, he was discovered to be the emperor's long lost son - the small boy who had vanished one night during a legendary bad storm - finally achieving all the great power that he had worked so hard to earn and deserved! Only for it all, in the end, to be cruelly stripped away from him, as he dies on his wedding night:Xioa Ying's attempt to hastily end the book, once he realised that there was no hope for it. Now older and hypothetically wiser, he decided that it would be idiotic to just ignore the situation he was in, considering the consequences of such a thing were unknown. He really had no choice but to play along and become the system to guide his protagonist.Plucked out of his mundane life, Kai Nightshade has been chosen to take on the mantle of a Time-keeper, beings who are bestowed with extraordinary power, in order to protect their reality from the wrath of Temporal Leviathans, monsters that exist beyond the plane of reality and cause chaos and destruction as they please. Will Kai be able to successfully take on his role, or will he have to face a fate worse than death?
I died as a orphan in my previous life. I always believed that when a person dies, they reborn into another world. But in my case, I was teleported. And in this strange world, which looks a lot like ancient medieval period, I am highly respected and get to have my own harem of beautiful males!? Who are eager to join my harem even at the cost of their life!? Just what is happening?????
In a world where death magic can come back to haunt you, either by making you go insane, or taking any one of your limbs beyond recognition. A secret organization called ‘The Sorcerers of the Wind’ embarked on a journey to release the Son of the Sun from a time prison. At the same time, the four chosen elementai are born into different families, they are destined to meet each other. They are to become sacrifices for the gods, as they demand powerful elementai in a boon for resetting the dying magic of Gliese. However, they reject this fate. Now evil forces are at work, seeking them out at every turn. The elementai learn that the Atavistic, a long-forgotten civilization to the annals of time, might have the only way out of their predicament. They must learn of the secrets that abound at the center of Gliese. Humanity's existence depends on it! [Hiatus]
They said the healer holds the most stories of grief than of the sparks of the action, Avante Guarde could attest to that. Life after life after life, Avante Guarde had lived through and through. As an adventurer, she had been through every scenario, every play, and every grief until something snapped in her to settle down back to the old town. But when the action of the world calls her back, she decides to cultivate the future with her knowledge in a different manner. As one of the key holders to the future among the others she paced to maintain the world's forged peace. This is a work of fiction. There are no relations to any real persons, groups, events, etc. The author's art will be added upon release. Please follow the author’s social media accounts for art and updates.
Dina would love nothing more than to spend the rest of his life idling away in a corner of the world together with his loved one. Yet somehow, when he was 22, he suddenly found himself back to when he turned 16 without any rhyme nor reason. His only clue to his regression is that vivid dream he once forgot. — #Regression — #FantasyRaces — Tries to have #MagicalRealism — #Angels — #Devils — #TwoProtagonists — #MMC — #FMC
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This is the story of Tang Yao, and how he rode to fame in the famous game called Reverie. Tang Yao is a high school student, that is a bit out of the ordinary. He is an expert at martial arts, and an extremely intelligent child. However, he moved to America when was 8 years old, due to his grandpa dying after falling down the stairs. His parents moved to America because, they wanted Tang Yao to give up martial arts and to stop practicing them. Which led to enmity between them, the only people that Tang Yao cares about is his slightly obese friend Alexander, and his dear sister Jie Yao. Tang Yao lives, a leisure life without having to worry much about food, or money. However all of that will change, after both his parents experience a fatal car crash... [Watch out for spelling, or grammar mistakes. Apologies in advance =) Please Enjoy!] This is also more of a comedic novel, so if you don't like that. Well... that kinda sucks, but its your loss. ***Quick Note, there will probably be a lot of profanity used.*** Also PS this story is about an insanely op charcter, if you dont like that then this story is not for you. Like really OPKyudai Genso Academy is an institution designed for exceptionally gifted individuals with unique abilities, specifically trained to solve mysteries and tackle crimes often rooted in dark intentions. During their first semester, new students embark on their inaugural mission to compete for a place in the TOP 9, known as S・A, which stands for Special A. Each class offers specialized training tailored to the varied talents of the students. This Academy has been in existence for nearly 200 years. The current 101st generation of S・A has boldly chosen to defy the school's directives by entering the realm of Saranthania, home to 10th-level Yuma, who are regarded as the kings of demons. Their goal is to uncover the secret behind the elusive remaining 10%. However, they are unprepared for the repercussions that await them for revealing this hidden truth. What exactly does the remaining 10% of power entail? Can they solve this mystery? +Note: Daily Publish 3-5 chapters / Week. +Note2: I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com
Two friends. One mysterious 'System'. A second chance at life. Adrian and Marcus never expected to die young. Yet, when they awaken in a cosmic void, a voice gives them a compensation deal: reincarnation in a brand-new world, with their memories and sense of being intact. Given a finite pool of Karmic Points, they must carefully choose their advantages, their starting position, and even the world itself where they will be reborn. Adrian—ever the strategist—opts for long-term gain, while Marcus, impulsive and bold, just craves excitement. Together, they make a fateful decision: they will be reborn as a minor noble brothers in the Azura Federation, a land of shifting allegiances, merchant-noble, and cutthroat politics. When the time comes to spend their last remaining Karmic Points, Marcus proposes a radical gamble: rather than buying minor advantages, they sacrifice everything for unrestricted access to the System’s hidden exchange mechanics. The deal is struck—but at a cost they don’t fully understand. Now, as they navigate a world of noble houses, military conflicts, and hidden agendas, Adrian and Marcus must use every advantage at their disposal to not only survive this life—but to try finding a way of securing their place in the next cycles of life in the far future. What happens if they fail? If their Karmic points reach zero when they die in this new life they are about to embark? The System refuses to say. With magic, danger, and unseen cosmic forces lurking in the shadows, the two must play the ultimate game of strategy. But as they rise, one other question always looms over them: Did they even have a chance to break the System… or did the System merely just trap them in an even deeper game?
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His father is the emperor of all dragons. Her soul is imprisoned inside of an indestructible armor. Each came to this world against their will, but they now need to find each other and work together to face the looming threats that are approaching. The young dragon and the hollow knight. They can't save themselves, but perhaps, they can save each other!Michael is just your average guy who used to work as a successful bartender before an incident messed it all up. He helps Alexandria Alexia Demonte one of The Four Queens and in doing so he becomes involved in something far bigger than he ever thought possible when he was living his mundane life. He will learn about The Four Queens, there past and there secret as Michael becomes closer to them and they to him before starting a relationship that if found out will turn the world upside down because of the power The Four Queens hold. Book will contain Yuri though the chapters will have a warning for those who don't like this gene so they can skip. Release schedule of 2 chapters per day. This is my first novel so please go easy on me :) Grammar is improving with each chapter *Artwork is not mine*
A simple rat has felled a city and was given a second chance at life; how will it live it’s new life in a world of monsters and fantasy. !ATTENTION! This version has been cancelled and will not be receiving additional story updates. However, a reboot to the series will be available on Royal Road under my username on that site, Nahhhhhhhh.
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People live in a society where humanity is classified into two categories. One is those people who are normal, and only have the ability that most humans can do. And then there is this other category, people who are special with abnormally extraordinary talents. They are those who have the potential to change the world. People crave glory, and they will do everything to obtain their selfish desires even if it means destroying the lives of the people who have nothing to do with them. This is the story of Kiyoko Sasaki, a young girl blessed with a trait that only she possesses. A talent that makes her special than anyone else. An individual who is seen by the people who are normal as someone different. In this horrifying world where hierarchy determines the lives of every human being, what will be the fate of this young girl?Trapped in a city beneath the surface, you awaken to a world of forgotten souls, scavengers, and something far more sinister lurking in the shadows. Rat City is a refuge for those cast aside, ruled by a mysterious figure known as the Rat King-a creature both feared and revered. As you navigate the tunnels, unravel secrets buried in the ruins, and encounter beings both friend and foe, you begin to question who can truly be trusted. But the past is never truly dead, and in the depths of the city, an old betrayal stirs once more. The initials T.R.K. are carved into a machine that shouldn't exist. A man with a glowing arm whispers dangerous truths. And somewhere, in the darkness, something is waiting. Do you trust the Rat King? Or will you carve your own path in the depths below?
Justin Romero, an avid gamer, shares a special bond with his friend Miyuki, who joins him in exploring the intricacies of the Unisex Dating Sim "Dangerously Love Academy." Within this virtual realm, they encounter a plethora of yandere characters, each adding layers of suspense and intrigue to their gaming experience. However, Justin's world is turned upside down when he unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of a character within the game, a character destined for a tragic demise. Alone in a world he once only knew as a digital escape, Justin must navigate the dangerous landscape of Dangerously Love Academy with newfound stakes and consequences. As Justin grapples with the surreal nature of his predicament, he realizes that his choices within the game now have tangible repercussions. Desperate to survive and return to his own reality, he must outsmart the yandere characters and untangle the mysteries surrounding his transmigration. Haunted by the uncertainty of his situation and longing for his friend Miyuki's companionship, Justin discovers hidden depths within himself as he confronts the challenges of this virtual existence. With each encounter, he unravels secrets about the game and himself, ultimately questioning the very nature of his identity. Through perseverance and courage, Justin embarks on a journey of self-discovery, transcending the boundaries of the virtual world and forging connections that defy the constraints of mere simulation. As he navigates the treacherous terrain of Dangerously Love Academy, he learns that love, in all its forms, has the power to transform even the most uncertain of realities.
{Written for the WPC 270: Video Games Contest} Please Drop Power Stones to show your support. Waking up with a dull headache, trapped in a foreign world gated from good options locked behind money... How much worse could it get? Lucien Dilano now plays the leading role as the protagonist who tries to woo the hearts of the biggest heart throbs in an academy of mages. After the rude revelation that he couldn't go home until he secures the "best" ending, read on as we follow the choices of our protagonist who struggles against the coin gated options to reach the "best" ending. BXB warning.