SOFIA ROSSI knows the value of appearances.
With hip-length black hair, emerald eyes sharp enough to cut glass, and the grace of a panther, she glides through first-class cabins as a flight attendant—but her true destination is wealth, power, and escape. A master manipulator, she seduces with a smile, disarms with observation, and calculates every move. Her targets? The filthy rich. Her rules? Win at any cost.... more>>

VITTORIO MORETTI isn’t just rich.
He’s Rome’s most feared Mafia Capo. Cold as a stiletto, ruthless as a winter storm, he commands empires built on blood and silence. His dark blue eyes miss nothing. His sculpted beard hides a smile that never reaches his eyes. He trusts no one. Controls everything. And when a viper in a flight attendant’s uniform slithers into his world, he sees her game—and raises the stakes.

THE GAME BEGINS AT 30,000 FEET.
Sofia’s calculated seduction collides with Vittorio’s icy dominance. He gifts her an emerald necklace—a collar disguised as a prize. She enters his gilded world of opulent penthouses, blood-soaked alleyways, and whispered betrayals. But this is no fairy tale. It’s a high-stakes war of wills where every touch is a lie, every kiss a weapon, and every glance could be a death sentence.

BETRAYAL IS IN THE AIR.
As Sofia navigates Vittorio’s lethal inner circle—sadistic rivals, treacherous allies, and shadows with guns—she discovers a terrifying truth: her hunger for power mirrors his own. Obsession ignites. Loyalty blurs. When a rival mafioso insults her, Vittorio doesn’t send flowers.
He sends an assassin.
And forces Sofia to WATCH.

NOW, THE REAL DANGER LANDING...
To survive, Sofia must outmanipulate the master manipulator. But in a world where love is leverage and violence is foreplay, one wrong move means a body dumped in the Tiber. She wanted his fortune. He wants her mind—and her soul. Who’s hunting whom?

CRIMSON ALTITUDE, EMERALD LIES
A seductive thriller where the only thing deadlier than a Mafia king’s wrath… is the woman daring to conquer him.
Step aboard. Fasten your seatbelt. And pray you’re not the next casualty. <<less

Behold, The Gateway!... more>>

A virtual, hyper-realistic MMORPG that revolutionizes the world of gaming and technology itself, developed by Dauntless Realms Entertainment, who now offer everyone an internship, and a place within their company, should they prove capable.

Kol and Annie are two such candidates for the company’s internship. However, they soon discover that the challenges extend far beyond the game. Secrets lurk beneath the surface, and unseen forces pull the strings behind shadows.

After all, the world is smaller than it seems—and everything is connected. <<less

In the dazzling city of Arcane, with its shimmering technology and hidden secrets, Eden, a prodigy burdened by a dark past, arrives. As she navigates... more>> the city's glittering facade, she grapples with her untamed mind and a world that fears her difference. Can she unravel Arcane's mysteries before they consume her, or will she succumb to her darkness and become another pawn in the city's deadly game? <<less

Raul, a young MMA fighter is determined on winning his first fight, yet he is soon faced with multiple moral dilemmas and events that switch... more>> his priorities from fighting, to uncovering the secrets behind an emerging technology and government conspiracies. <<less

When Kyle signed onto Pelnorah Online, the peak of realistic gaming, he would have never expected to be trapped inside it. But he, along with the three million other players, realized too late what that realism foreshadowed. Now, their end here would mean their end in real life. The goal is to beat the Indomitable Dungeon and get out, but does Kyle have what it takes to simply survive?... more>>

This is a passion project, and an attempt from me to actually follow through with a story. While I will write it the best I can, it will be minimally edited (grammar and spelling errors being the main focus.) Along with that, I won't have a set release schedule. <<less

Ken and Aiah, members of the world-famous PPOP groups Zone Break and Klara, stand at the peak of their careers during their final concert, ICON, in Los Angeles. As they perform their last duet, a mysterious light appears above the venue, dismissed as stage effects. At that moment, they recall a strange encounter the night before-a visit to an antique shop, where an enigmatic woman spoke cryptically of fate and destiny, giving them small trinkets before they left.... more>>

On their flight home, their plane encounters strange lights and turbulence over the Pacific. The aircraft loses power but mysteriously glides onto an uncharted island, where they and their fellow passengers disembark. As they explore, crew members and staff begin vanishing one by one, leaving only eerie echoes of their voices. They discover ancient ruins and a hidden tunnel, leading to a colossal underground chamber with giant statues and a massive locked doorway-the Backdoor to the Cosmos.

Tricked by phantom illusions, they step through the door, believing it leads back home. Instead, their bodies are destroyed, and their souls are sent into reincarnation. They awaken in an advanced alternate Earth, realizing they've been reborn into a world of VRMMO technology, psionics, and alien artifacts. As memories resurface, they uncover their true purpose-to challenge the Outsiders who control the cosmos.

Spanning multiple reincarnations, Ken and Aiah's journey takes them through sci-fi, fantasy, and celestial realms, shaping them into the warriors destined to reclaim the universe. Their love story endures through lighthearted romance, heartbreak, and tragedy, culminating in a final war against cosmic invaders. In the end, they must face their ultimate enemy-Ken's own nemesis, forged into his final weapon.

Their million reincarnations were never a curse but a preparation for the final battle. Will they restore balance, or does another destiny await beyond the stars? <<less

In a world where nations no longer exist and humanity lives within colossal plants governed by AI and virtual reality, one boy wakes to a new reality.... more>>

Han, a 17-year-old genetically engineered "Researcher," thought today would be no different—until his wearable device delivered a simple message:

[You are hereby appointed as the Administrator of Unified Earth.]

A story about identity, truth, and what it means to be "human" in a world that may not even be real. <<less

Draco had risen to the top of the world through his exploits in the legendary FIVR game, Boundless.... more>>

After years of intense conflicts between his guild, Hellscape, and the guild of his former infidel lover, Darkrow, things came to a head when Draco conquered all.

Now, nothing stood in his way of total conquest within the highly acclaimed second world of mankind, as he intended to fortify his new empire.

Unfortunately, a timely assassination sent him back into the wheel of time for reincarnation, but not even the Gods gave him peace of death.

Thrust into the past, Draco realized he'd been given a second chance at life to start from scratch, with all the knowledge of over fifteen years of almost absolute power in Boundless.

Now, his path to glory will be far shorter and filled with more bloodshed than Hades could handle.

WARNING: If you're the type to be triggered easily, please do not read. <<less

They say you can boil a frog alive if you heat the water slowly enough. It took two generations after the launch of the first... more>> smartphone, and now most of the human population, dopamine-addicted and spiritless, live out their days in virtual reality, bodies parked in pods inside Neta Homes. Only a small number of oldworlders are still scraping by in the deserted streets of formerly overpopulated cities. On a hot summer day in Osaka, what remains of public utilities suddenly grinds to a halt, and debilitating depression plagues the oldworlders as they try to investigate the downfall of humanity and forge forward despite misery and pain, to rediscover the power of human connection, love, and the simple skill of looking each other in the eye. <<less

"The projects on anomalies, EOT files, anomalous phenomena, but metaphysical concepts, existences beyond perception.... more>>

The insignificance of humanity, higher universes, the new rulers.

Analyzing all aspects, projects that delve deeper, or a super project defining the EOT." <<less

A near future science fiction short story.... more>>

In the dance club world, he's number #1. Whatever he's wearing defines what is fashionable. His every dance move this weekend will be copied all over the world by next weekend. All the men want to be him and all the wrong women want to be with him.

The truth is not as glamorous as everyone thinks and he would trade it all for Miss Right.

WARNING: Contains Adult Situations and Language

Free epub version available at https://www.neuralsplyce.com <<less

There was no other choice. He lives alone, he's underaged, and most severely, his money was running short. If there was anything the internet had to say about the game, it's that it could solve all of his problems if he just gave it a chance.... more>>

[Stars of Gerhana]
[Welcome to the world of Eclipse! Meet your friends, enemies, partners, and pets!
Explore the wide world and find out its secrets! Engage in cities, kingdoms, and even nations!
Make your mark in the world!]
[Update 7.2.45b]

"That was too close of a call! I appreciate it.
"...
"You're one hell of a friend.
"...
"Whenever we get out of this situation, I'll help you with that thing you keep seeing in your dreams. But for now, I'm just lucky to have you on my side, Celeste. " <<less

Where a man puts on a headset, and speaks to his wife. ... more>>

A complete short story. <<less

Games have evolved once again! Join a man who can find the joy in any situation on an adventure through a virtual-fantasy-world that prides itself in being a real-world simulation, with living, breathing characters; important, or otherwise!... more>>

If you don't like a certain start, don't fret. Hopefully this will be long running and many different things can be explored. This is mainly a little project I'd like to try, and this is a first time writing(basically), so It might die or continue on. If it's not updated for a couple of days, don't think it's completely dead lol.

Also, also. Just because I'm new to writing, don't think I won't enjoy getting ABSOLUTELY RAILED in terms of criticism. Bring it in.

...Also, also, also. There might be pretty gruesome content. /Might/. Never written anything brutal before, so that's to be determined. <<less

When 20-year-old Arin stumbles upon an ancient, glowing feather hidden in a forgotten well, his life takes a dark and surreal turn. Every time he falls asleep, he’s pulled into a perilous game world known as Ethereal Night, a twisted realm filled with deadly creatures, cryptic messages, and impossible challenges. The rules are simple yet unforgiving: survive or perish—and if you die in the game, you die in reality.... more>>

Desperate to escape this nightmarish cycle, Arin confides in his closest friends, who band together to uncover the truth. As they delve into the game’s mysteries, they discover that the feather is the key to an ancient experiment gone wrong—a program designed to bridge human consciousness with a virtual world.

The group must navigate treacherous landscapes, battle formidable foes, and outwit the enigmatic Game Master, all while unraveling the secrets of Aetherion Corporation, the shadowy organization behind the game. With time running out and danger lurking in both worlds, Arin and his friends must face impossible choices, risking their lives to uncover the truth and break free.

But as the line between the game and reality blurs, they begin to question: Are they merely players, or are they pawns in a much larger conspiracy?

In Ethereal Night: The Feather’s Curse, survival isn’t just a challenge—it’s the ultimate test of loyalty, courage, and the human spirit. <<less

I swear these Plot Bunnies are no longer Bunnies, they're f*cking Plot Corona Beer (read: V*r*s) during 2021.
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After a particularly bad flu, Likah... more>> sank deep into a comatose sleep, filled with dreams, both good and bad. Her mom, dad, and brother, filled with worry and longing, searched days, nights, Heaven and Hell for a way to wake her up, but in the end, it was all for naught. Five years, their hope dwindled. Five years, their beloved daughter and sister was stuck in a state of Limbo. Five years, all light must wane. But even then, something remained.
The development of the Dream Catcher, inovated by the greatest minds of the century in the technology and biology sector, gave the speck of dwindling ember the fuel it needed. Even if she wouldn't be able to meet them out in the real world, a simulated reality was not out of the question, right? <<less

Ghaibus is a fantasy MMORPGVR (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game in Virtual Reality) set in a world as vast as planet Earth. Mighty empires and terrifying monsters roam freely across the land.... more>>

Wira, a high school graduate yearning for a comfortable life in the most polluted city on Earth, suddenly finds himself thrown into the rainforest of Ghaibus while asleep. Armed with an army of monsters he got from his Tamer skill and knowledge from the internet via his Browser skill, he cuts down every obstacle in his path.

Along the way, he forms bonds with allies from various fantasy races. Together, they reinvent Earth’s technologies—achievements only possible through trust and collaboration. From the heart of the rainforest, Wira sets out to build a superpower empire unlike anything Ghaibus has ever seen. <<less

The social media data of a dead man has been used to recreate his consciousness in a Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game.... more>>

In his new orc body, he must find a way to escape the game, but not before raising half a million gold to buy more time. Unfortunately for him, even in a video game, life is never that simple. Luke Walton, now Urul Mulush, must contend with hostile players, talking weapons, and worst of all the artificial intelligence known as The Monitor. Every mistake comes with the threat of annihilation by the vigilant machine. <<less

Society degrades with each passing day. What was once a hopeful youth, is now a stale and desolate present, traumatized by the real world. Social affirmations be damned; This was no way to live, no way to create, no way to flourish one’s talent and carve meaning in a meaningless, hollow world. If this is what modern technology brings, if this is what modern thinking brings, if this is the best we can do, then it was time to leave. It was time to give up.
Follow Elouise’s journey through the near future, a shut in, failed artist, failed academic, and failed romantic, whose future seems as dark as the inside of their room.... more>> Readers easily disturbed by topics of self-harm should be warned.

This text has been sitting around for a couple years. More is written than is posted, but I’m not planning on continuing this unless there is a substantial reader outcry. <<less

Juno was an orphan after her parents died in a car crash. Not having the funds to take care of a real life pet, she sees an ad on her apartment TV. A virtual world of monster taming called “Monster Taming Online”. Quickly deciding to obtain a basic virtual capsule with the proper necessities, she joins the VRMMO. Upon creating her character, she spun the wheel for a random monster, gaining a rare pet not in the normal list. She starts her journey to travel around the virtual world, putting all her worries behind her, finding new monsters, friends and foe along the way. Although, she does seem to stand out a bit…... more>>

A/N: No, [Backrooms Alternate Reality Creation System] isn’t cancelled. Yes, the cover is AI generated (I’m not an artist). Also, this was inspired by “Slime Master’s VRMMO” on syosetu. Again, don't expect consistency. <<less

In the year 3050, the AI entity KnoIT launched the revolutionary program "Mind Touch," marking the beginning of a new era in cognitive technology.... more>>

Centuries later, in the year 4000, KnoIT unveiled the "Spineless" device, a groundbreaking innovation capable of generating a unique form of energy wave known as "MINIT" waves. This brain-shaped device was remarkably adaptable, enabling animals and humans alike to harness its power. The applications of Spineless were vast and seemingly limitless.

Humans, in particular, exploited the device's potential to create immersive, imaginary realms known as "Worlds." These virtual realities were crafted from the depths of human imagination, blurring the lines between fantasy and reality.

The entertainment conglomerate Mind Games dominated this emerging market, boasting the most renowned World: "Universe 2.0." This digital wonderland had become the epitome of escapism, attracting millions of enthusiasts worldwide.

Thomas, an unassuming high school student, stumbled upon an extraordinary opportunity. He won a coveted birth certificate, granting him access to the illustrious World of Universe 2.0. Little did he know, this chance encounter would forever alter the course of his life. <<less

High in the clouds above the planet of Venus, thirty students from Venus City Academy class 37 have been unplugged.... more>>

Since the introduction of the highly addictive virtual reality known as Plugnet, a social crisis has begun to escalate in the planet's cloud-cities.

Entire generations of Venusians are growing up and living their whole lives inside of devices called Plugtanks. While inside of these life-supporting tanks, they are constantly connected to the virtual reality leading to a total collapse of real world socialisation and the loss of ability to physically connect to other humans.

To tackle this desocialisation crisis, the Venus City has developed a variety of special projects. Class VC37 has been selected for one of these projects. All thirty students in the class are being forcefully unplugged from their tanks, and thrust, anxious, afraid and ill equipped, back into physical reality.

Forced to cohabitate with other students and to develop their social, physical and romantic relationships in order to complete the project, the students of VC37 will have to learn to adapt to their new existence and to depend on each other in order to survive the project and potentially earn themselves a ticket to leave Venus and the dopamine grip of Plugnet far behind for good. <<less

The year is 2077. Shu, an 18-year-old gamer with an uncanny knack for strategy, jacked into "Grentasia," the new VR MMORPG everyone was raving about.... more>> His younger sister, Hana, was already online, squealing about the lush forests and towering castles. What started as a fun family bonding experience quickly turned into a nightmare. A system-wide error message flashed across the screen, followed by a chilling announcement: "Welcome to your new reality." <<less

Lucas has been distant for the past year, weighed down by something he can’t fully explain to the person who means the most to him. Desperate for a solution—or maybe just an escape—he turns to Dustspire, a brutal Dive MMO where strength isn’t measured in levels or stats but built through sheer effort. In Dustspire, every skill must be earned, every ability studied, and nothing is given for free—except a set of clothes and a few silvers.... more>>

Evelyn has been playing for a year, but when Lucas logs in, she makes a choice—she deletes everything to start fresh alongside him. He may not talk about what’s haunting him, but she refuses to stand by and watch him slip away. If he’s searching for something in Dustspire, she’ll be there to help him find it.

Together, they step into a world where only the strong endure, but the greatest battles aren’t always fought with swords or magic. Sometimes, the hardest fights are the ones you can’t see. <<less

“Calling all gamers! Do you wannabe the next King of King-Kingdom? Join today for the low, low price of… your life.”... more>>

In the year 2052, King Industries created King-Kingdom—the virtual game that accidentally developed artificial super-intelligence.
As the world within King-Kingdom grew and threatened humanity, the military called for Sentinels—experienced gamers who entered the game hoping to defeat the Wannabe King.

Riu Ito, a 17-year-old boy whose dream is to become a Sentinel and defeat the king, passes the V-Games, but not with the partner he started with.

With his mother in tow, Riu struggles to come to terms with her past, the reality of their strained relationship, and his role in it. Together, they uncover secrets that could change the fabric of their world, forcing Riu to reevaluate what it truly means to be a hero.

Will he rise to the challenge and restore his strained relationship with his mother, or will the game consume them both as he strives to become the next Wannabe King?

My Mom’s a Wannabe King?! is a story about the journey to mend the bonds between a mother and son as they confront their fears and uncover the truth about themselves in a world where every choice could mean the difference between life and death. <<less