tragedy

[WPC #228 – 3rd Place Winner] When the trumpets sound, the world ends. At the first blare echoing across the sky, people collapse—only to rise again as flesh-hungry monsters. Civilization falls in a single day. Caught in the chaos, Johnathan and his two closest friends fight to survive in what seems like a typical zombie apocalypse. But something isn’t right. After killing one of the infected, they witness something impossible—a blood-red crystal emerging from the corpse. It pulses with an eerie aura, almost as if it’s calling to him… tempting him. Eat it. Johnathan resists at first. It could be poison. It could kill him. In a world already falling apart, it could be the final mistake of his life. But what if it isn’t? Before the apocalypse, he consumed countless fantasy novels and comics. Stories of power. Evolution. Superhuman strength. So he makes a choice. He gambles his life. The pain is unbearable. His friends believe he’s dying. But when he rises— He is no longer the same. The crystal doesn’t just change him. It awakens something far greater. Now empowered in a world collapsing into madness, Johnathan must decide: How far is he willing to go to protect the people he cares about? Is this truly just a zombie outbreak… Or is humanity standing at the beginning of something much bigger? Read to discover the truth behind the trumpets, the crystals, and the evolution of the new world.

She was meant to become a monster. Given power by a god she could never fully trust. The world is ruled by a system built by a false god. To oppose it, a real god grants power to one child Aisha. Born in a remote border village, she hides overwhelming mana, knowing that even divine hands come with chains. She wants no throne. No revenge. No glory. Only a quiet life with the family she was born into. But a villainess who exists outside the system is a threat even gods cannot ignore. This is the story of a Villainess Extra one who awakened beyond the system and dared to choose her own fate.

In a world where strength decides fate, Jiang Qin transmigrates into the ruthless cultivation realm with no cheat, no power — only mortality. By fate, he becomes the sole disciple of the peerless beauty Su Qingxue, a marginalized peak master feared for her cold temperament and shunned by her own sect. Though outwardly distant, she gives everything she has to protect her only disciple. But tragedy strikes. Betrayed by the world and hunted by powerful enemies, Su Qingxue dies in Jiang Qin’s arms — leaving behind an eternal regret. After tens of thousands of years of lonely cultivation, Jiang Qin reaches the peak of all existence, yet finds no joy in absolute power. To change fate, he sacrifices everything and returns to the beginning — becoming his own golden finger. This time, he will defy heaven, rewrite destiny, and protect the one person who gave meaning to his endless life. In this life— He will teach his master cultivation. He will overturn the heavens.

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.

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?

Warriors train their bodies. Scholars fill their minds. Every cultivator must have both and the talent to harness qi. But when the youngest princess of the murim lord was born, her golden core had to be sealed immediately because her talent for harvesting qi was too strong. Follow her as she regains her talent as the weakest murim princess. Warning: Psychologically painful. Happy ending. Emotional healing. Prepare tissues.

My Ugly bride to be Dive deeper into the life of the life protagonist who was forcefully engaged to a disfigured girl His life change dramatically as he try to break his engagement which backfire leading into his marriage to her instead

In a city where even thieves steal from thieves, loyalty is nothing but a word. Ember lives by instinct. Robin lives by rules. When their paths collide over a stolen secret, neither of them knows who is hunting whom. She lies with a smile. He hides behind questions. But the closer they work together, the more dangerous one question becomes: “I trust you?” And in this city… hesitation can get you killed.

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.

Synopsis: The main character awakens to the life everyone dreams of — a mysterious System grants them power, skills, and the promise of greatness. But the dream twists into a nightmare when they discover the truth: they aren’t the hero of this story, but the monster lurking in the shadows. With their humanity slipping and their abilities growing ever darker, they must fight to maintain control over themselves while staying one step ahead of a powerful organization sworn to destroy them. Each choice they make could expose them—or damn them forever.

When the world fractured under the first aether eclipse, fragments of time began to bleed into one another. Now, in the skies above the fallen earth, the Astralis Academy trains a new generation of Chrono-Knights — warriors who bend the flow of time to defend what remains. Cael Drayen, a stoic prodigy haunted by his forgotten past, and Lyra Vance, a rebellious empath who can feel echoes of the future, find themselves drawn together by a fate neither can escape. As their memories intertwine and timelines begin to unravel, the line between dream and destiny blurs — and the truth behind the Eclipsed Horizon begins to surface. Romance, rivalry, and time-warping missions collide in this cinematic aetherpunk saga — a love letter to the golden age of fantasy RPGs, where emotion and spectacle share the same heartbeat. Inspired by the storytelling vision of the great Hironobu Sakaguchi. Discord channel here https://discord.gg/j7cyfskqQc Please copy and paste if its not clickable

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.

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.

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?"

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.