In the XLVII century, a method was finally invented to remain in virtual reality indefinitely, and the first thing they plan to do with it is a game system that imitates, and perhaps surpasses, classic tabletop role-playing games. And as advertising the most famous RPG group of the time —ARES —will hold a tournament where four teams will participate until one completes the Mysterious Final Mission, all die or one team exterminates the others.... more>>

It should be noted that in this work I will be faithful to everything that the role-playing games represent and in effect I will roleplay every action the characters take to determine their success or not. In a few words, NEVER EVEN I KNOW HOW IS GOING TO FINISH OR WHO WILL WIN.

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The Gods are bored and they have a game where only dying people can play.... more>>

The game is a gift from the Gods, a chance from the Gods and the God's pity for you.

If you lose, you don't lose anything besides your life but if you win, not only will you be able to continue living, a wish of yours will granted.

What will be your wish in this world where the Gods are nonchalant and unfeeling?

Will you recognize the God's pity and thank them, or will you curse at them for making you play their games? <<less

Xiang Chen somehow won a prize to beta test a new virtual gaming device called the Mirage VGD, made by the gaming tech giant company Techno. To properly test out the Mirage VGD, they request Xiang Chen and five other beta testers to play through the first game developed by Techno specifically for it. The virtual game called Five Tales of Terror is a horror genre first person survival-type game, catching Xiang Chen's interest. ... more>>

But... How come the ghosts are so perverted ah?

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Xiang Chen: Where are you putting your hands in the dark!?

Evil Ghost: I'm scared bah, I just want to hold you for comfort...

Xiang Chen: ... (•`O´•)9 Scared of what!? You're the scary one!

Everybody else: ...Why is there dog food in this horror game ah? <<less

Melissa Vince, the Mother who runs the world's most notorious Underground Hitman Organization, suddenly got summoned by God, thrown into a Long and Deadly Battle... more>> Royal between 10 People.
The rule is to survive until the age of 30 and compete in the final Deathmatch.
Melissa needs to gain the power to survive this game, she has been thrown into by the whims of the god....but WAIT!!!
"What about my CHILDREN back at EARTH!!!??????" "Why am I in the body of a starving little girl!!??"
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This is the tale of a mother trying to get back to her Children, also...
...what about the Children who's Mother suddenly disappeared? <<less

Abandoned and Alone. In a place left forgotten, the ruins of a former race with power beyond knowledge.... more>>

Crumbling walls greet explorers and scavengers alike as some try to trawl their way into riches in the corpses of buildings.
In the outposts left standing hope slowly grows, where knives and betrayal meets incompetent and weak leaders.
A world of the strong, a world of chaos. Preparing to sink its teeth in your back the moment you fall asleep.

Some claim to know their own demons, but the demons others hold can be just as deadly.

Many wish to flee this place, what reason have you to enter?

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Not sure where I can throw an authors note so I'll do it here.
Hi, I'm Jaz and I'm writing this book as I go with no plan or plot or editor! Thanks for putting up with me testing some new things for this book. The first two chapters are in third person but that isn't my style usually, I was trying to see if I could use third person but it felt uncomfortable so from chapter 3 I expect I'll be doing first person to make writing easier for me.

At any moment one of the characters could die, simple as. I don't plan on giving any character some 'immunity' to death.
Because I've not fully planned the story, some of the tags might change over time as I decide I can't add some specific aspects, one thing that won't change is the apocalyptic-survival elements.
As for crafting, I plan to make nearly 'method of production' be an aspect I will focus on, that means most forms of crafting with proper recipes which will stay pretty consistent. The characters who we will be watching will struggle and have to research and learn what they do and how to best use them. <<less

Individuals tragically often die dissatisfied. They cling to life till their last breath, and are willing to do, or endure, anything for just one more second. It is when these fleeting souls find themselves lingering in Limbo that they are greeted by a messenger in black, carrying an offer they cannot refuse. They can either let their soul continually erode until it diffuses into someplace else, or accept the offer, and regain a semblance of their life, with the opportunity to grasp a revival in full. Thus these individuals cross the threshold into the Tartarus Trials: a mysterious game where participants attempt to survive monsters, quests, and conflicts they once thought myth. All to earn... more>> back their lives, one deadly mission at a time.

For Damien Martins-- an office worker living a life of melancholy-- the choice was obvious. What was not, was how navigating the treacherous world he would be thrust into, would change him.

This web novel is also available at royalroad.com <<less

"To live is to suffer, to survive is to find some meaning in the suffering."... more>>

-Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche

Apathetic Futaba is a teenager with no happiness in her life. At school she finds herself a target of bullying after saving her classmate, and at home she is constantly abused by her father, a serial killer. Eternally bored and lacking in joy, she considers committing suicide.

That is, until the girl she rescued informs her of a way to relieve stress, a game called Dregs Game. Once Futaba joins the game and finds herself tasked with killing a complete stranger for money, she is introduced to a new world of murder and violence, and experiences a joy she never thought she'd feel for the first time in her life.

Inspired by the manga 'Duds Hunt' by Tsutsui Tetsuya.

{Note: Dropped. It's a shit story I made just to vent some pent up stuff during a dark time. Writing scenes of torture and brutal violence is pretty refreshing though, so I may or may not try and do a remake in the future where I take it more seriously. Still, don't get your hopes up.} <<less

Just another All Boys broading school story.
Only with a huge twist.... more>>

This needs to be edited but the writing does get better the more you read <<less

Two girls wake up in a locked room. A man wearing a pumpkin on their head tells them to play a card game. The loser of the card game will die. And the winner gets to participate in a death game called "Thirteen floors". It is a game that takes place in a Halloween themed building. They have to unlock new floors by accomplishing tasks and reach the thirteenth floor to win and escape. However, if a player murders another player and doesn't get caught by their fellow players in an emergency meeting, they would be allowed to escape the building without reaching the thirteenth floor. But the rest of the players will receive... more>> severe punishment.
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Cover was made in waifu labs

The theme of the Metus Contest: Halloween (Horror)
Original story by Nakama_the_witnesser

My other works:
Virtual Judgement: https://www.scribblehub.com/series/108536/virtual-judgement/

Truth of Dreams, Lies of Reality: https://www.scribblehub.com/series/117474/truth-of-dreams--lies-of-reality/

Kingdom of Bloody Tears: https://www.scribblehub.com/series/122384/kingdom-of-bloody-tears/ <<less

Without any warnings, Cora has been transported into a world where she must go through different games where her life is constantly in danger. There's no way she's accepting this! Along with the annoying skill that gives her a halo, there's no way she's accepting this! ... more>>

Her new goal has been made, Survived and punch the creator of these game worlds!

[Cover is temporary!] <<less

[Note: The Eternal Lion is NOT the protagonist of the story.]... more>>

The Eternal Lion, Conqueror of the 98th floor, Paragon of Destruction watched in horror as his companions were slain, one by one, by "that" existence. Humanity had made a fundamental mistake from the beginning, for this was no fair trial.

His rage knew no bounds, but alas it was to no avail. The only reason he still drew breath was because of 'that' existences' twisted desire to make him watch as it slowly killed the last of his loyal companions.

He only saw one final glimmer of hope to overturn this accursed outcome, which lay in the reward for completing the hidden piece on the 98th floor.

[The Inheritance]

Allow your knowledge and experience to flow back in the river of time, back to the beginning of the Primordial Tower's awakening on Earth. Entrust the fate of humanity to one of your kind.

Cost of Activation: Erasure of existence from the river of time.

To think that all his efforts would only lead to becoming a stepping stone for another. With a final roar in defiance, he activated the skill.

"Let the roar of the eternal lion tear through the boundaries of time" <<less

This is my first Web Novel. So don't expect it to be perfect!... more>>

Synopsis:
It’s been five years since the gates appeared, treasures and magic lay within.
However, where there’s treasure and magic, there’s monsters and deadly traps.

Dean is a university student that doesn’t have anything special about him.

As a security guard watching over the F gates, he gets paid just enough to cover his rent.
However, with dreams of becoming a hunter with no awakening, or natural talent for anything, the chances of him becoming a fully fledged hunter are slim.

Until, that all changes with one mistake.

Once again, the world has been thrown into turmoil.
Will Dean make it out alive?

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Warning this Web novel has minor usage of strong language and some strong depictions of gore.
Also, the character starts weak and eventually becomes stronger adapting to the rough environment.

Will be posting my chapters daily to catch up what I’ve posted on the other sites then after I’ll post a chapter will be posted on Tuesdays before 6PM GMT.

Chapter varies from 1000+ to 1800+ words. Chapter rarely have less than 1000 words.

Prefer to read on other platforms? I post on Royalroad, Webnovel, Wattpad and Scribblehub!
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Proof read by my Lovely Partner when she gets the chance. <<less

A descendant of one of the most powerful and influential gods of Ahya, Enri finds himself an outcast due to his inability to use magic of any kind.... more>>

Shunned and ridiculed by all he meets, particularly his relatives, Enri faces constant challenge and disdain in life. Training to join the ranks of the Maravino, an elite core of fighters that serve his divine ancestor, Enri is desperate to prove that, even without magical talent, he can make a name for himself and prove himself worthy. He practices his weapon skills until he rises far above his fellows, but even this is not enough.

Saddened by his descendant's fate, the god of Dragons Bora Bora seeks out the help of his old friend, the God of War, to help Enri forge a better path in life. Together, they conspire a plan to help Enri succeed, and learn new skills. An ancient destiny calls upon the boy. Will he be able to forge his body, mind, and soul into the ultimate weapon and guide for an ancient force?

Author's Note: This was the first novel I ever attempted to write, even before Tome of the Body. It takes place in the same world, but much much farther in the future. I'll upload one chapter every day until I'm caught up, but this is only to raise my reader count and (hopefully) get some feedback. I like the idea of the story, and I intend to revisit it soon, but I'd like to know what you all think.

Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/cptuck <<less

Why on earth would Lady Sunshine, hailing from the desert Winkel of Greetiyah, enter the most fiercely contested swim challenge in Winkel World history? Perhaps... more>> pride and glory dazzled her. Or possibly she had to because none of her friends were foolish enough to volunteer for a contest called by some the Drowning Games. <<less

In the year 2025, AMAZON MMORPG Online came out as the first full immersion gaming experience that took the virtual world by the storm.... more>>

The whole system of AMAZON is handled by the most advanced AI in the world: Aphion, the Goddess of Miracle. She also serves as the top tier NPC and the guardian of AMAZON. Aphion is helped by 12 sub-tiered God and Goddess NPC, who oversee AMAZON.

Being the first fully immersion MMORPG game and its ultra-realistic environment with magical quests and dragons made the players treat AMAZON as a second world. The game also has time-dilation rooms that helped the elite of the society to better manage their busy schedule. Shortly after AMAZON rose in popularity, the focus of various corporations and real-world powers were directed towards AMAZON. What once has started as a Mythical Fantasy world has turned a more cut-throat and divided planet of various superpowers of the real world. AMAZON now serves the whims and desires of big corporations as they hoard the game resources and in-game production lines making massive profits skinning the independent players to their bone.

Aphion has created various player quests, training opportunities, and resource competition to restrict the Super Guilds backed by real-life superpowers to monopolize the game resources. However, either with tempting offers or by force or coercion, one corporation or the other will swiftly annex the new player who stumbled upon a game opportunity into their ranks. The various Corporation couldn't help but laugh at Aphion's attempt to neutralize their powers. One such event that allows even a non-guild player to have the chance to receive a Divine-Rank artifact is the 'Ranker Tournament.'

Garuda, the pride of Independent players and the no.1 player on AMAZON has always been the thorn in the eyes of the various guilds. As Garuda was about to rise as the undisputed champion of AMAZON, he mysteriously vanished from AMAZON, his virtual ID never lit up to status online.

All hope is not lost, as Phoenix, a new character, was chosen to carry the undying flame of the Independent player pride.

However, Phoenix soon realized that all his gaming knowledge is for naught as he noticed the glitch in his character. Phoenix was unable to level up, to be stuck at Level 0. Forever. <<less

"Welcome back, player. Please select your attributes."... more>>

This is Saya's 20th attempted playthrough of this so-called game, "Lobel Academy's Tragedy", a survival-romance game in which any wrong step can lead to death. Which means Saya has died 19 times attempting to clear this game.

Not knowing why or how she was brought into this game's world, only that she must capture all the characters to leave, she will equip herself as best possible.

Another game over isn't something she thinks she can take. <<less

Out of nowhere, two towers emerged in the world. And inside the tower, a game had started.... more>>

Those who took part in the Game of Angels were called Players, and those who rebelled were Hunters.

In a wicked world, being kind is not courageous or heroic. It's pure ludicrous.

If you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss also gazes into you. To survive in a cruel world, one must become callous.

Aeron completed the unparalleled task of reaching atop the tower and ending the Game of Angels. But, by that time, only he remained. Thus, he gained the title of being 'The Last Hunter.'

But, Aeron is not satisfied. He refuses to be treated like a pawn by Higher beings. So, he makes a wish with the desire to replace them and become supreme himself.

What to expect: The novel will be slow-paced. World-Building and Various Character interactions will be its primary focus. The story revolves around a group of people trying to save the world before the towers appear. Many chapters will focus on how they deal with various problems even before the Towers appear. Also, the novel revolves around differents Sci-fi elements, as the story takes place in the distant future.

I do not own the cover art. <<less

Insane... more>>

/ɪnˈseɪn/

In a state of mind which prevents normal perception, behaviour, or social interaction; seriously mentally ill.

Insanity can be manifested as violations of societal norms, including a person or persons becoming a danger to themselves or other people.

A Demon king summoned humans from other realms and created a series of games to play with their moral values. To break them from inside and add them to his army. Little did he know, the human he summoned would be borderline insane.

I Do Not Own The Cover. Sauce for the cover: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/800514902502618494/ <<less

What will you do if you are given the chance to rewrite your ending?... more>>

Watch me as I rewrite mine

Note: This is a rewrite of the novel I uploaded in the past.

Please leave feedback if possible.

*********** Image was Edited but not designed by me - All credit to the designer*****************

I will try to release a chapter every Sunday! <<less

Luca Lawrence never, even in his wildest dreams, imagined dying at the age of 29. Not to mention being ruthlessly rejected by the Karmic Cycle of rebirth! On the brink of dissipation into nothingness, cursing at the faulty system, he could only grind his teeth and accept the challenge. Well, twenty-two, to be precise.
Facing these ruthless survival games, Luca will have to rely on his knowledge, craftiness, luck, and perhaps a few faithful encounters in order to ultimately grasp the End. However, when it comes to Samsara, the End is just another Beginning.... more>>

Note! This is a survival-game type of story based on Tarot symbolism.
Note! I added the Bl genre and tags.
Note! Novel Cover Disclaimer. I don't own the image. I may change it later.
Note! I think I will be adding some information to the Glossary. Things such as: information about the games, Luca's apartment layout, character introduction, etc...

I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com as well. Apparently, this is needed for verification. <<less

"The name might sound funny but really, It's raining toothpicks today."... more>>

"Are you joking?"

"Nope. It's real! Look at the sky!"

"What the hell?!"
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Story about a girl named Sam, who was just another fellow ordinary human.

One day, she suddenly got invited to join a survival game using the virtual reality technology. The game was called Seraphi InVerse, where the gamers are transported into a futuristic neon city.

The game wasn't too complicated but the gamers are having a hard time.

Why? Since their enemies are aliens and their weapons are random and not conventional.

Most had drones, fans, pans, and whips. But the most unluckiest of them all was Sam, who had gotten a huge amount of toothpicks.

Watch as how Sam uses her weapon to overcome it's limit
and win the game! Nothing is impossible if you do your best, okay?

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Second Tempest Contest Entry:
Theme Chosen- [Non-mainstream weapons]
= Mc uses toothpicks as weapons (That strange)

Cover is drawn by me. <<less

Can't think of one.

If you are presented with just those two choices, what would you do?... more>>

Would you kill in order to survive?

Or would you die to preserve your humanity?

One day, the world changed. The System was implemented. Duels became routine. Killing became a reality in people's life.

I didn't ask for it. I didn't want it. I despise it with my whole being.

But still, I don't want to die. <<less

[BOOK 1: The Spiral]... more>>

Seventeen-year-old Phoenix Newman is mysteriously thrown into another dimension at the behest of God. Within, there is one goal: reach the Spiral first or die trying. Simple enough, right? Except he isn't alone; there are thousands of other players, each harnessing the power that God bestowed upon them, doing their absolute best to reach the same objective.

To solve the mystery of this world, Phoenix must first look to the future, to the creator, to the omnipotent, and then to his past, to his family, and to the friends with whom he shared his joy.

But one memory stands out among the rest—that of a teenage girl. His best friend—Alex Ramiro. He needs to find her . . . but the thing is . . . there can only be ONE winner, and he has absolutely no clue where to look . . . <<less

20 years ago, on an ordinary day, the world was turned into a game in which human beings were the players. Ever since then, humanity fought against the endless swarms of the NPCs, as well as against each other. Yet in the end, it was all meaningless. The pain. The suffering. The victories and the defeats. This game turned out to be nothing more than a joke, and the last of mankind was mercilessly purged.... more>>

Shaw was a survivor. She was a player. She was a Warrior. Most importantly, she was the last human on Earth to die. 

Yet, death wouldn't be the end for her. Instead, she was given a second chance. She was brought back to ten minutes before the game started with all the memories of her 20 years of combat, and this time, she would win. <<less