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"Failed writer. Failed hunter. Failed at life." Aiden Jus had heard it all before. At twenty-eight, he was a walking reminder of what happened when you failed your mana awakening and spent thirteen years chasing a dream that would never come true. No powers. No future. Just a cramped flat in the UK and a lifetime of rejection letters from publishers who never bothered to read past the first page. But the day Aiden decided to give up on writing—the day he was ready to finally accept a soul-crushing desk job at an editing firm—everything changed. *[You have been chosen by Nabu, God of Literacy and Scribes]* *[Skill Acquired: Narrative Embodiment (Divine-Rank)]* The ancient Mesopotamian deity offered Aiden something unprecedented: the power to physically enter any story he writes and gain real abilities from the fictional worlds he creates. *[You have mastered Celestial Blade Art - Skill permanently acquired]* *[You have learned Tier-9 Spell: Void Severance - Spell permanently acquired]* Every sword technique mastered, every spell learned, every power gained inside his stories becomes permanently his in the real world. But so does every death trap, overpowered villain, and narrative cruelty he carelessly wrote in moments of frustration. Suddenly, Aiden isn't just a failed writer anymore. While other awakened humans rely on mana cores and dungeon raids, Aiden's strength comes from the worlds born from his imagination—a power that operates outside the traditional hunter system entirely. As rival gods compete for powerful human contractors and ancient ruins promise unimaginable treasures, Aiden must survive the deadly fictional universes he created while building his reputation in a society that once dismissed him as worthless. **From the typewriter to the battlefield, Aiden Jus will prove that the pen truly is mightier than the sword—as long as you're willing to live through every word you write.** --- *An action-fantasy progression series blending real-world hunter systems, divine contracts, multi-genre story realms, and the ultimate question: What would you do if you had to survive your own worst writing?* Author's Note 1 chapter per day.

David Drinkwater lived his entire career as football's biggest joke. Thirty seven years old, rejected by every major club, and called a "club whore" by fans across Europe, but at Wembley Stadium, in the rain, he finally proved them wrong. Championship playoff final between Millwall and Norwich, and in the 90th minute, he scored the winning goal, then he died. **[Ding. Ding.]** **「Host found: David Drinkwater.」** **「Synchronisation complete.」** He opens his eyes in an eighteen year old body. Demien Walter, a failed Fiorentina academy prospect and suicide attempt survivor with an overall rating of 48, no team, and no future, but David brought something impossible with him. **[Ding.]** **「Ultimate Gacha System activated.」** **「Mission: Rise from nothing. Become the greatest footballer in history.」** Training earns points while matches earn rewards, and achievements unlock legendary packs. Every pack opening could change everything, whether through common stat boosts, rare techniques, or epic abilities, yet there's always the ultimate prize. **[Ding.]** **「Diamond Pack opened.」** **「Congratulations. Andrea Pirlo — Regista Vision obtained. Passing +15. Vision +10. Legendary Trait unlocked: Deep-Lying Playmaker.」** From trialist to conquering the football world, every pack, every point, and every impossible moment building toward football immortality. They called him a failure once, and they called him wasted potential, but now, with forty years of wisdom in an eighteen year old body and a system that rewards every drop of sweat with power, David will rewrite football history. One pack at a time. **Some dreams get a second chance, and some legends get a second life, so this is his.**

The apocalypse descended upon Earth. Gates opened, unleashing monsters that rampaged through the world. As civilization crumbled, humans awakened supernatural powers and fought back to reclaim what was theirs. And him? Julien was a failed salesman before the apocalypse. When he awakened a rare skill, he believed his luck had finally turned, that he would gain power, allies, or a path to an easy life. He was wrong. His ability doesn’t increase his strength. It doesn’t grant combat cheats. And it doesn’t make him a hero. In a world where hunters fight with blades and magic, Julien must survive using the only thing he has ever truly understood: Sales and Marketing.

"Ark" or "Arknights" is a next-generation MMORPG that once reached a peak of 80 million online users worldwide. The game's setting is a world called Terra—not to be confused with "Holy Terra"—a vast and chaotic planet thirty times larger than Earth, filled with expansive lands and plagued by frequent natural disasters. The story follows Felix, a player who is unexpectedly transported back in time to the period before the game's official server launch. However, instead of returning as a player, he finds himself reincarnated as an NPC within the game. Now functioning with all the traits and systems of an NPC, Felix becomes a legendary figure among players. To them, he is: A mysterious merchant A dreamlike mentor An unattainable ideal for countless female players Within the world of Terra, Felix is more than just an NPC—he is seen as a spiritual guide, a false priest, a dreamer, a philosopher, a reformer, a philanthropist, a loner, a seeker, an explorer, and a pioneer. His motto: "Let the players enjoy the game—while I profit from every second they do." --- Quotes from notable figures in the game: Jesselton: “I could take two or three punches from Saria, but I wouldn’t dare take even one from Felix. Even if God ordered me to, I’d go to war with Him instead.” Arturia: “Felix’s presence makes me want to perform before him for three days and three nights, without rest.” Patriot: “Your ideals… they are reality.” MacArthur, a five-star American operator, once remarked: “All it takes is a single move from him, and he’ll dominate the entire Terra Daily hot search list. The moment I saw Felix on the battlefield, I knew—there was no turning back.”

Captured by beings of unimaginable power and cast into the origin of existence itself, I was chained within the Chaos Void — tormented for hundreds of thousands of years in their attempt to unravel the secrets of creation. But rather than surrender the fruits of my suffering, I chose defiance. I destroyed myself, shattering chains and fate alike. By some twist of cosmic irony, I was reborn as a member of an inferior species — human. Armed with my original ability, Adaptation, the Chaos I once mastered, and what this world calls the Golden Finger. This time, I will not kneel. I will rise through the vast ranks of the universe and unleash retribution upon those who dared to enslave me. I am Chaos — the beginning and the end. I hereby declare, all shall know Chaos.

London, 2025. Ethan Cole, a talented young police recruit, made an unexpected choice by joining Criminal Investigation Team 3 at the Rosewood Precinct—a unit known for handling small, tedious cases. Amid the skepticism of his superiors and the puzzled looks of his colleagues, Ethan had one simple goal: to complete his mission as quickly as possible. Unknown to anyone, Ethan harbored a strange secret—a mysterious system that rewarded him with unusual abilities and items, such as an energy drink capable of boosting his performance. Between the exhausting police routines, he interacted with his unique colleagues: an unlucky patrol officer, a genius forensic expert with extreme hobbies, and a community officer who constantly dealt with trivial citizen issues. Beneath the minor duties and daily banter, Ethan slowly realized that Criminal Investigation Team 3 might not be just a dumping ground, but the initial stage for something much bigger—both for his career and for the secret system that had become a part of his life.

Shuya Matsumoto was once a rising star—a national karate champion with a future brighter than the tournament lights. But a single shattered leg stole everything: his dream, his confidence, and eventually… his place in the world. Now a reclusive shut-in drowning in instant ramen and regret, Shuya’s life ends in a flash of blood and metal when he tries—just once more—to do the right thing. But death isn’t the end. It’s the tutorial screen. Shuya awakens in a brutal fantasy world teeming with goblins, orcs, and magic—one that runs on cold, game-like logic. Weak, unarmed, and confused, he faces death again within minutes… until his shattered past becomes his greatest cheat. He receives a broken, overpowered, completely unfair ability: Mirror Fist — “If you hit me, you hit yourself.” Now every blow his enemies land rebounds with lethal force. Every strike he endures becomes their downfall. And every fight becomes a chance for Shuya to rise again—not as a champion… but as a System Breaker. With goblin corpses piling at his feet, an ancient castle looming in the distance, and a world already whispering his name, Shuya Matsumoto is about to discover that sometimes the strongest hero— —is the one who already lost everything once.

In a world where life is ranked by color, The Spectrum Order decides who matters. Riven is born into Ash Spectrum, the lowest and expendable class. Surviving trials meant to erase him, he begins climbing a system built on suffering—where power is earned through loss. But the Spectrum is not broken by accident. And changing it may cost Riven everything that makes him human. A dark fantasy–science fiction story about survival, control, and the price of defying a world that measures worth in light.

A world without gods struggles against cunning and dangerous monsters from another realm, teetering on the brink of collapse—until… Silvanus never expected to die at the peak of his glory. He was on stage one second, accepting his third consecutive Best Actor award. The next, he was dead—crushed by a falling glass stage light in a tragically ungraceful demise. But the worst part was yet to come. He didn't indeed die. Instead, he woke up in an entirely different world, one on the verge of being swallowed by darkness due to an overwhelming invasion of monstrous creatures. [Beep—Acting System activated! Greetings, my god. Please create your character and start collecting Acting Points!] Thus, humanity discovered that they now had gods, divine protectors who guided them in their battles against monsters… A god who feared everything yet could foresee the future. A narcissistic deity who commanded water and life itself. A depraved being who, despite his corruption, remained undefeated against even the strongest creatures. No one knew they were all the same person. "Worship me. Believe in me without end. And one day, I shall truly descend upon this world…" ... Silvanus once thought that all he needed to do was seal the endlessly appearing dungeons, but the world was far broader than he had imagined. As secrets gradually came to light, Silvanus’s journey toward becoming a true god grew ever more difficult, entangled with even greater conspiracies. Can Silvanus rediscover himself and complete his own growth in order to repel the darker, more sinister forces that are constantly plotting to invade the worlds under his dominion?

We all love Call of Duty ,well, who doesn’t? For Reever, it wasn’t just a game. It was his life’s battlefield, his digital home, and the one place where he could still feel young. After decades of dominance in the gaming world, Reever now ninety and bedridden receives an unexpected visit from the creators of Call of Duty: Ascend.EXE, the next-generation VR experience that blurs the line between player and soldier. They offer him the honor of being the very first to play. One final mission before death. Inside the simulation, his old instincts returned. The battlefield burned, drones screamed across the sky, and Reever fought like it was 2045 again. But as his real heart began to fail, the world dimmed and then a message appeared before his eyes: [YOU ARE ABOUT TO DIE] CONTINUE PLAYING? [YES/NO] With his final breath, he clicked YES. Outside, his body flatlined. Inside, he woke in a cold, endless chamber filled with frozen soldiers avatars suspended mid-respawn. A metallic voice greeted him: “Welcome, Bot-067.” Now trapped inside the system, Reever must survive a world built from code, blood, and broken memories. Death no longer frees him it resets him. And as the system grows aware, he begins to wonder if he’s still playing the game… or if the game is now playing him.

Suka is a young man who was transmigated from Earth to Blue Planet, a world that is ravaged by beasts. In this world there is a System called the 'Universe Guardian System' or the UGS, which is responsible for helping people to awaken and fight for their Universe. Suka awaken the Necromancer class and a talent called, "OVERWHELMING ARMY", which add an additional pocket dimension where he can store his summons, but this dimension can store an unlimited number of summons, and in this dimension, every hour his summons undergo fusion(duplicating). With this much power, how will Suka handle it, will end up being the human survior or their death, come and follow his journey.

Sage was just an ordinary guy on Earth, living a life that many would call boring. But for him it was perfect — no drama, no chaos, just a peaceful ordinary boring life. He enjoy the simplicity of his daily routine, content with his place in this world. That was, until everything changed in an instant. Out of nowhere, he was shot in the head by a complete stranger. But instead of falling into oblivion, Sage found himself waking up in a completely new fantasy realm. Before he could wrap his head around this bizarre twist of fate, he was bound to a system that had a mission for him : build the first adventurer guild in this strange new world. In this world known as Eldoria, dungeons were the sacred properties, exclusive only to the powerful. Anyone found entering these dungeons without any permission are executed on the spot. As for Adventurers? They don't exist in this world. ------ [ Guild Creation System Online....] [ Main Objective : Build the first Adventurer Guild in the world of Eldoria ] ----- Looking at the glowing interface hovering before him, Sage couldn't help but break into a wide grin. Fueled by a newfound purpose and to make his life in this world worthwhile, Sage set out from a small city, determined to build the first adventurer guild in this unfamiliar land, expanding branch by branch, continent by continent. -------- Join discord: https://discord.gg/8E5vyy3PAF.

What happens when you're Isekai'd into a typical fantasy anime world as a Jubilee Class Locomotive? I don't know, and neither do you so let's take this ride together! (CROSSPOSTED ON AO3 UNDER THE SAME USERNAME!)

Zhao Feng was reincarnated into the Qin state during the Warring States period, precisely at the time when the legendary Qin Shi Huang unified the six states. Zhao Feng reached the age for conscription and was assigned to the logistics troops, responsible for battlefield cleanup and corpse retrieval. The logistics troops were not known for their combat prowess and usually handled miscellaneous tasks. However, for Zhao Feng, it was paradise. By touching corpses: +1 Strength, +1 Speed, +1 Physique, +1 Spirit, +1 Longevity By touching elite corpses: +5 Strength, +5 Longevity By killing enemies, the attributes received doubled: +10 Strength, +10 Longevity With the collected attributes, Zhao Feng grew stronger and stronger, capable of breaking down city gates with a single punch and shattering mountains with another. Thanks to the collected longevity, he even achieved immortality. Zhao Feng relished his role in the logistics troops!

WPC NOV Winner *** “Hmph, my dumb big sister is in danger!” A mischievous grin spread across his face. “Hehehehe... this gives me the perfect excuse to finally use this treasure I’ve acquired but never bothered with!” He rummaged through his belongings, carefully selecting various items. “A bit of this... and this... and a dash of this.” Boom! The explosion of energy sent a ripple through the air as he laughed maniacally. “Hahaha! It's done! Now, all I need is a compatible host for it.” Years later... “Did I overdo it?” he wondered in awe, watching as his creation wreaked havoc, conquering world after world with ease, as though stealing candies from children. **** As you saw the synopsis, it will be :- Op Mc Harem World Travels And one side beating

Final Life Online is a 10th-generation, full-dive VRMMO game developed through the collaboration of companies from across the globe. The game was initially designed as a virtual utopia, a place where players could spend their entire lives after retirement, earn a living, and even shape a new reality. Despite its deep and serious intent, the game became an escape for most players, who gave up on its true objective and chose instead to simply enjoy living in the virtual world as if it were reality. Only a few elite guilds still aimed to beat the game, chasing the incredible rewards promised to those who succeeded. The stakes were high — any player who could defeat the game's final challenge would be rewarded with 20% ownership in the top 1,000 companies in the real world. Yet, as the years passed, no one was able to conquer it. Now, a decade later, the game has become a battleground for the top guilds, all vying for that elusive victory and its earth-shaking rewards. Suddenly, the perspective shifts to a figure standing by the window, looking out into the fading light. A soft breeze ruffles the curtains as he gazes at the massive poster of Final Life Online plastered on the building across the street, its vibrant colors a stark contrast to the dullness of his room. He mutters to himself, his voice a mere whisper against the cacophony of the city below. "And I... am Flynn Blade." The name feels foreign on his tongue, a remnant of a past life he can barely remember. And I have reincarnated in this Doomed world, But no more as I am here now. ***** Flynn, a reincarnator from another world, finds himself preparing for the launch of Final Life Online, a virtual reality game with world-changing stakes. In his previous life, Final Life Online was just a novel, but now he knows it’s far more than just a game. It's humanity's last chance to prepare for a catastrophic apocalypse set to hit Earth in ten years. To make sure the world takes it seriously, the game’s rewards are extraordinary, including shares in top companies and a “World Owner” title with unparalleled power. Flynn has an edge over other players because he knows the game’s true purpose from the start, thanks to reading from the perspective of Max, the story's main character. Max is a regressor who, like Flynn, will join the game today. Max is set to choose one of the strongest classes, but Flynn knows about an even more powerful class that Max didn’t know existed. This class once made another player the second-strongest in the world, nearly on par with Max, despite the fact that Max had multiple advantages like special equipment and cheats. Flynn plans to take this class for himself, aiming to surpass even Max in strength and gather enough power to survive the coming apocalypse. Though he has never met Max personally, Flynn's knowledge of Max’s journey gives him the insight he needs to prepare. His ultimate goal is not just to become stronger, but to protect himself and those he cares about from the impending disaster.

I used to trade hours of my life for minimum wage. Now, I trade my exhaustion for millions. I stumbled onto the ultimate exploit: The Hardcore Grinder System. It turns real life into a numbers game with zero RNG. If I do the work, I get the stats. No plateaus. No diminishing returns. But the real cheat code? The Fatigue Exchange. Plaintext [FATIGUE DEBT: 85%] [WARNING:Approaching Critical Limit.] [OPTION AVAILABLE: Sell Debt?] [Price: $50,000 USD Cost: 3 Months Max Lifespan] [Y / N] Most people sleep off their tiredness. I sell mine. Sure, it burns a few months off the end of my life, but who cares about being 90 when you can be a god at 25? I’ve optimized my entire existence. Dishwashing? Grinded to Level 10. Evolved into Fluid Motion (Combat Class). Data Entry? Grinded to Level 10. Evolved into Hyper-Processing (Intelligence Class). The Zone? If I lock in for an hour, my XP gains hit a x10 multiplier. I’m not just leveling up. I’m min-maxing reality. I’m turning mundane chores into superpowers and my sleep deprivation into a fortune. Time to get rich or die grinding.

=== WSA 2025 - Silver Prize Winner === Discord: https://discord.gg/3q2GJdk27D ============================ Way before I was even born, my world was invaded. Actually, not just my world, my entire damn universe was overrun by another, led by a single race that called themselves the Eternals. And they were prepared. Very prepared. Every life we lost in the war against them was used by them. They didn’t just kill people, they captured their souls, forged them into Phantoms, and used the souls to twist beasts into Abominations. Our dead became their army. Three hundred years later, I was born. A guy with way too much energy. Sitting still? Impossible. Taking it slow? Not happening. I was always moving, always ready to burst into action. Then I awakened, and got a talent too. My Talent's Name Was Generator. Because of it I never ran out of energy. Ever. My muscles? Supercharged. My healing? Faster. My stamina? Please, I had no idea what being tired even felt like. So if the universe wanted to throw an endless war at me? Fine. I’d throw everything I had right back. I wasn’t born a hero. Never wanted to be one. But this war? It wasn’t just my universe’s fight anymore. It was mine. The Eternals made sure of that when they took my parents' souls.

—WSA ENTRY— What happens when the world’s greatest programmer finds himself in another world? Allen Park, a legendary figure who once stood at the absolute peak of programming, finds himself reborn inside the world of a novel he once read after an incident that took the lives of his crew. Born into a world ruled by strange superhuman powers, where technology has been replaced by magic and runes, Allen faces a reality far beyond simple code and algorithms. How will this legendary figure, who once stood at the peak of humanity, fare in a world that is not only foreign to him but lacks the one thing that made him great?