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[WPC #228 3rd place winner] At the sound of trumpets being blown, people turn into zombies. Johnathan and his other two friends try to survive this apocalypse. But is this a normal zombie apocalypse? Johnathan and this friends question this when they find a blood-red crystal come out of a zombie they killed. The aura it gives off is basically telling Johnathan to eat it, but he stops himself from doing so. However, because of some circumstances, Johnathan eats it. Not knowing what it'll do to him, he fears the worst. Death. But before this apocalypse, he watched and read many fantasy stories. So he got a little excited. What if it gives you power?' And because of that what if, he gambled his life. Not long after eating the crystal, he screamed in pain. His friends feared he had died but not long after, Johnathan stood up. He got what he gambled his life for. How will he use this power? Is this really only a zombie apocalypse? Or is it something more? Read and find out! (Warning) - The beginning is a little rushed, but it gets better. I plan on writing a prologue with a better start, but I still need to find time to do that. SO until then, Just bare with the rushed start. If you do, it'll be worthwhile. --------------------------- - Photo is not mine, I got it off google. - I also do not own any of the shows, movies, songs, etc. that I mention in the novel.

THE ECHOES OF WESTMINSTER ​"Seven years can build a skyscraper, but it is never enough to tear down the walls of regret." ​Elena believed her past was buried deep in the chaotic streets of Jakarta. Now a rising architect in the heart of London, her world is built on cold structures, precise lines, and a heart kept under lock and key. For her, London was a sanctuary for a fresh start—until she won the most prestigious commission of her career. ​The client? Arthur Montgomery. ​The man who left her at an airport terminal with a pride that shattered her soul. The man who now holds the future of her career in his hands, and whose presence haunts every corner of the Westminster streets she has come to love. ​Amidst the rhythmic chimes of Big Ben and the grandeur of London’s historic stone, Elena is forced to face the ghost she has spent years outrunning. But Arthur is no longer the boy she once knew. He is a man of towering ego, hiding wounds behind eyes as cold as a winter morning on the Thames. ​As they collide in a high-stakes professional world, Elena must decide: is this collaboration a bridge to heal their broken past? Or are they merely two echoes, destined to call out to one another without ever truly meeting again? ​"Some feelings, much like the classic architecture of Westminster, are timeless. They are echoes of the past that refuse to be stilled."

R18 ( No One 17 and Under Admitted ) On one night, a boy named Ezra is abandoned on road by his father. Aeri, a kind-hearted college student, takes him in and raises him as her own. As years pass, Ezra grows more manly with time and is now deeply in love with the woman he calls "Mom." To support Aeri, Ezra takes a job at the most famous brothel in town—a vibrant and lively establishment where beauty, desire, and drama intertwine. Working as a host and a male escort, he finds himself entangled in heated encounters, passionate affairs, and thrilling action as he navigates the challenges of the trade without letting Aeri ever knowing about his secret work. Ezra’s journey is filled with unexpected twists, romance, and adventure.

I will not submit to the fate that was destined for me. In a world filled with countless powers was called Yurasha. our MC was born from a race that never stops evolving, humanity. He constantly seeks something called freedom and peace. How will his journey begin, in a world full of unexpected events?

Lightweight system) (Slow-heating) Aegon travels to the world of A Song of Ice and Fire and becomes Aegon Targaryen, who shares the same name. Good news: He possesses the bloodline of the Valyrian Dragon King and can ride dragons. Bad news: I didn't transmigrate into Aegon the Conqueror who conquered the Seven Kingdoms, nor into any of the Targaryen kings in history, but into "Little Aegon"—yes, the one who got smashed against a wall by the Mountain and had his head split open. To make matters worse, the Targaryen dynasty had already fallen, and a usurper had ascended the throne in King's Landing. He could only drag his broken body and rely on the system to stay alive as he fled to the Narrow Sea. Aegon thought he was getting a tragic and heartbreaking script, but what happened? Ding! Congratulations, host, you have successfully checked in at the Valyrian Ruins and received 1 chance to win a prize. Ding! Congratulations, host, you have drawn the Golden Legendary item and obtained King Ghidorah (juvenile form). Aegon stared in astonishment at the grotesque three-headed beast on the system screen: "Wait... is this art style right?!" When the shadow of a three-headed dragon, obscuring the sky, swept across King's Landing, when the chaotic Seven Kingdoms were reunited under the dragon's wings, and when usurpers and traitors were reduced to ashes in the flames, the maesters who wrote the Targaryen Chronicles bestowed upon him the title "Aegon the Avenger" after Aegon the Conqueror.

After escaping the hell of bullying in his city, Hidara travels to the city of 'Malisora' in search of a new beginning, but he finds himself kidnapped and thrust into a dark conflict between the forces of good and evil. In this world, the Forbidden Techniques have appeared—abilities that grant their users, known as the 'Forbidden Ones,' immense power that transcends human limits. Manipulating magic and operating in the shadows, a secret organization works on a terrifying biological project to create predatory monsters that feed on humans. These experiments rely on merging living human organs with DNA extracted from the last surviving man of a rare lineage that was completely annihilated; the genes of this lineage grant these monsters sharp intelligence and a strategic instinct that makes them infallible killing machines, with the goal of building an unstoppable intelligent army. Hidara’s journey begins when he and a group of teenagers attempt to rescue victims from the grip of a criminal gang, only to find themselves in a direct confrontation with those monsters and the organization behind them. As events escalate, Hidara discovers shocking truths about the lost lineage and secrets that link those around him to this dark fate. To survive in a world that does not pity the weak, Hidara finds himself forced to approach the 'Forbidden' and make fateful decisions that may change his very essence, ultimately choosing: will he remain human, or transform into something else? For inquiries and updates, follow me on Instagram: F_20_z_

the "Blueprint" represent the search for a healthy connection. Both characters feel like their internal "designs" are broken—one is missing the piece that allows for trust,. and the other is missing the piece that allows for self-security . Together, they are trying to find the original blueprint of what it means to be a "normal" human.

Kill, kill, and kill. Blood pooled at my feet. The burning corpse slowly turned to ash. There was nothing left in this world but me. The crazy demon who created hell on earth. Reminisce, that's all that's left. Remembering all those who died by demonic sword in my hands. My friends, my lovers, my enemies. Everyone who ever knew me and bring me kindness. They died because of me. Because I was born a devil. And live as a devil. Fate has always hated me, and I have always hated it. But somehow, at the end of it all, it sent its messenger and offered me something. "Do you want to go back to the past? Do you want to rewrite the past and fix all your mistakes so you don't have to kill all humans on earth? So you can save everyone you love?" This is the tale of my life. The tale of how I lived as a demon who would end the world, and regretted it.

Kero and a group of ordinary students are thrown into a twisted new reality where screens appear, skills awaken, and every action has a price. Survival is no longer about strength alone—it’s about choices, limits, and how much of your humanity you’re willing to lose. In this world, power comes with rules. Break them—and punishment follows. Sometimes worse than death. As fear rises

[Mature Content — R-18] Betrayed by fate itself, the dagger that ended Rain’s life was placed in the hands of the woman he loved most. Death was not his end. He was reborn as a Devil. But fate was not finished with him. It seemed less like coincidence and more like a curse — to die, again and again, by the same hands across every reincarnation. Centuries after Rain began his existence as a Devil, she appeared once more. Mary. Reborn anew, stripped of all memories of her past life, unaware of the bloodstained history that binds them. Rain, however, remembers everything. He would recognise the girl who shattered him anywhere. The girl who killed him. The girl he still cannot bring himself to stop loving. The unseen force that governs the threads of destiny begins to pull them together once more, replaying the same tragic melody that once destroyed them both. But Rain has changed. He is a Devil now. And this time, he refuses to dance to a tune that ends in his death. Can he sever the strings of fate before they tighten around his throat once more? “Would you care to go on a date with me, brat?"

After the universe is corrupted by Ink energy, an orphan boy of unknown origin is raised by a hardened mechanic in a mechanical sanctuary. As survivors gain abilities based on how much ink corruption they endured, the boy awakens a unique power that allows him to construct reality itself. His journey exposes the true nature of Ink, the cosmic entities behind it, and his own mysterious origin.

Lila’s life has always been defined by silence, by the careful preservation of what others expect her to be. Torn between the safety of a man who loves her quietly and the truth embodied by a love that refuses comfort, she must navigate the treacherous path between desire, freedom, and consequence. Every choice carries weight, every moment tests her understanding of herself, and every secret threatens to unravel the fragile world she has constructed. In a story where honesty can wound as much as lies, Lila will discover that surviving her own heart may be the most dangerous sin of all. A Sin to Remember is a dark, psychological romance about love, freedom, and the cost of truth — a journey that will linger long after the final page.

[18+ Alert (Dirty talk, cannibalism, violence, murder, suicide, not recommended for children under 15 years old) And those aged 15-17 years are asked to be accompanied by their parents if they have mental problems/trauma related to violence, murder or other things] Both of my parents were killed by the Villos gang. I don’t know the reason behind their deaths, but one thing is certain, I want revenge. My name is Rafael Nacha, a second-year high school student forced to survive on my own after losing everything. With no parents and no financial support, I must earn my own money to stay alive. At first, I try to find work in an honest way, but I am constantly rejected for having no experience. With no other options left, I accept work from the only person willing to take me in, a criminal. As I struggle to survive, I search not only for money, but also for connections that might one day lead me closer to revenge. The criminal world slowly becomes part of my daily life, whether I want it or not. The only person who remains by my side is my best friend, Rengga, who has been with me since kindergarten. How long can I survive like this? And how far am I willing to go? Read Chapter 0 and follow Rafael Nacha’s journey.

After transmigrating to Teyvat, Lin En spends a year unraveling the secret behind his greatest advantage. It isn’t a weapon. It isn’t a system. It’s a newborn world—one that has become his incarnation. As Teyvat faces turmoil from within and threats from beyond, Lin En makes a simple proposal to the Planetary Will: Help me grow, and I’ll help you survive. With the power to analyze laws, convert energy, and open paths to other worlds, he begins a journey across the myriad realms—exploring the unknown, gathering strength, and steadily expanding the boundaries of his authority. Everything seems under control. Until he notices a function he doesn’t fully understand: World Tuning. He hasn’t used it. He’s certain of that. So why does everything feel… adjusted? As worlds intersect and fate quietly shifts, Lin En realizes that some changes don’t require permission. And some powers begin working long before you notice them. The tuning has begun. But who is tuning whom?

A travelling puppeteer gets lost in a sandstorm while traversing the Land of Wind. Having been diverted, he stumbles across something strange.

When civilization collapses overnight, Sloane is trapped inside a metro restroom while humanity turns into predators. A mysterious System assigns her a class meant to observe, not fight: The Author—a role meant to watch others die. In a world where kindness is camouflage and trust is a death sentence, survival is no longer about strength. It’s about manipulation. This is a story of survival through words, not weapons. Psychological horror, violence, and morally gray decisions.

Tras trece años de ausencia, Réen reaparece en la vida de su familia en Denver. A los siete años desapareció sin dejar rastro: nadie supo si había muerto, si había sido secuestrado o si simplemente se había perdido en algún rincón del mundo. Ahora, con veinte años, regresa con una historia de supervivencia en tierras lejanas, narrada como un recuerdo fragmentado de orfanatos, pueblos fríos y manos que lo ayudaron a no caer. Pero esa es solo la mitad de la verdad. La otra, la que oculta bajo cicatrices y silencios, es la vida que no puede confesar: una infancia robada, entrenamientos brutales, misiones sangrientas y un pasado marcado por la violencia y la traición. Un pasado que lo sigue llamando, incluso cuando intenta ocultarlo bajo un nombre que ya no siente suyo. Ahora, debe enfrentarse a una familia que lo ama sin reconocerlo, a unas hermanas que apenas saben quién es, a un hermano mayor que intenta reconstruir lo perdido y a unos padres que luchan por no derrumbarse ante el milagro de su regreso. Entre abrazos extraños, silencios incómodos y recuerdos inventados, Réen deberá decidir si es posible dejar atrás al mercenario que fue… o si su pasado terminará encontrándolo incluso en el calor de un hogar que apenas comienza a recordar. Una historia de reencuentros, secretos y cicatrices invisibles. El regreso de un hijo perdido… que no está seguro de poder ser encontrado.

“Hey! What's going on? Wh…why are you quivering? Why haven't you sealed his magic yet?” The mage didn't reply for a moment, the beads of sweat grew in numbers as his whole body was now totally drenched. “H…he… I can't! His aura, his mana, his magic is growing. He is growing rapidly, I can't tame him. I can't. He's too…” Meanwhile, in the shadow realm, Grey smirked as he lifted his hand and made a slashing motion in the air in front of him. “Dimensional Slash.” _ In a world teeming with mages. A world where more than half the human population had awesome affinities ranging from wind, earth to lightning and so on. Grey Dawn had none. He was weak, useless, magicless and most importantly… a cripple in terms of magic usage. Not until an accident where he almost brushed past death. Summoned by a celestial, the seal placed on his core was shattered and there he was appraised. Grey found out not only will he wield magic, he would come to become the strongest mage in existence with five affinities. Confident, he enrolled at Lunaria academy. One of the four great magical academies. Here, he meets awesome mages, forged bonds and most especially, rivalries. With his squad, Grey blitzed through enemies… portal breaks, dungeons, bandits, kingdom invasion, he was clearing them all. But it wasn't enough. The foe the world was up against were not weak by any means. The Otherworlders! Destroyers of planets, conquerors of worlds. Beings with destructive powers and backing. These were the kind of foes he was up against. Grey would learn that his magic isn't enough against them. And the Otherworlders won't be the only foes he would be up against. Demons, cocky celestials, powerful warriors— masters of Ki, Terrifyingly powerful clans and Ki warriors. He will realise that he would be needing something more. He would be needing to transcend his current self and status. He would need to evolve into something more so as to stand a fighting chance against the otherworlders and the much more terrible foes beneath the surface. He would need to become; The Supreme Magus! How will Grey Dawn achieve this title? How will he get worlds to hear of this name and tremble? How will he fare against interdimensional conquerors? How will he survive? How will his squad of humans and different races fare? And most importantly, what will be Grey's five affinities? Find out more in this awesome book and read how Grey's journey unfolds and blooms. __ “Wh-who are you? Wh-what even are you?” “...” “You really want to know who I am?” Grey demanded, lightning crackling around his hands. A sinister smile crept on his face hidden beneath his devilish mask as his glowing eyes narrowed at the man before him. “... They call me; The Supreme Magus.” “No-no way…” BANG—!

[R-18] [Explicit Adult Content] [Super Genius FMC] Serafina Francinetti was meant to inherit an empire of steel, blood, and loyalty. Then greed tore Germany’s Steel Empire apart, and the Francinetti Familia was butchered in a single night. Gunfire turned their stronghold into a slaughterhouse. Serafina fought until her magazines ran dry. She watched her father, Don Lorenzo Francinetti III, fall grinning like a man who refused to fear death. She bled out beside him with nine bullets in her gut and lungs. She should have died there. Instead, Serafina wakes beneath the ruins in the hands of a stranger, an infamous man who can hand her everything she needs for revenge. Names. Routes. Weapons. Access to the traitors who signed her family’s death warrant. His offer comes with a price, not her freedom, but her future. To hunt monsters, she must step into their world. As Serafina rebuilds herself into something sharper than grief, she finds the one complication she never planned for. The man who saved her is not just a key to vengeance. He is a threat to her control, a temptation to her ambition, and the only person ruthless enough to stand beside her when the city turns into a warzone. In a world that only respects power, Serafina must choose. Become someone’s weapon, or become the woman who rules the aftermath. This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

In a world where entities co exist with nature. Humans come to be with a hidden pair of eyes and praised the entities as their leader. Until a system were born where humans desired to rise on top and be a leader on their own rights. But to reign one must perish so the highest of entities crushed the humans hidden pair of eyes erasing their existence from human sights and memories. Furious, the gods seeks an exchange from the entities to accept the same punishment they brought down to humanity. Leaving the existence of each other forgotten to both as they exist on the world together for thousands of years without ever seeing each other again. Until this peace is threatened as greed for power continues to overcome humanity. While the entities grew hateful to humans, blaming them for the misfortune that befell them after the fall of the gods favour on them. Practically blind to the presences among humans. A sudden climb of natural disaster wrecked havoc across the world taking and endangering millions of lives for reasons that remained unknown to all. In an effort to save their own countries, royalties have banded together to train under one movement to tilt the world scale back up despite having no clue how to. The question is will they succeed when all they do is go against each other?