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War of Candidates

What would you do if your entire life changed overnight? The year is 2025. Without warning, teenagers from across the world are chosen as "Candidates "and thrown into a mysterious world where history, fantasy, and survival collide. To stay alive, they must complete deadly system quests, fight endless hordes of monsters and zombies, awaken powerful magic, and grow stronger than anyone else. Among them is " Nikhil", an ordinary student with extraordinary ambition. Instead of chasing power alone, he sets his sights on something far greater—to unite the kingdoms of Bharat before rival Candidates from the world's greatest powers plunge the continent into chaos. But every alliance has a price. Every kingdom hides secrets. And somewhere in the shadows, powerful beings watch the Candidates like insects in an experiment. In a world where strategy can be deadlier than a sword and one mistake can change history forever... Who will become the true Candidate of destiny? In 2025 , a 16-year-old Indian high school student in Grade 11 is sitting through an ordinary physics class. Lost in thought, he barely notices the lesson until the school bell rings. He packs his bag and walks out with his friends... Then something impossible happens. A strange glitch distorts reality. An overwhelming silence spreads through the school. Everyone freezes in fear, unable to understand what they're witnessing. That night, after falling asleep, he and several of his friends mysteriously awaken in the era of the Vijayanagara Empire. Late Medieval Period. But this isn't an accident. Why were they chosen? Who brought them to the past? Why only some teenagers ? What is the true purpose behind this mysterious "War of Candidates"? Every answer uncovers an even greater mystery, where history, strategy, power, and survival collide. Read "War of Candidates" and uncover the truth behind the greatest game ever played. If you enjoy the story, don't forget to add it to your library, leave a comment, and share it with others. Your support motivates me to keep writing!
NKKUNIVERSE · 30.5k Views

I became so good at Deepwoken that i started parrying in real life too

Gun Seren spent the last two years of his life mastering one thing: Deepwoken. Five thousand hours. Hundreds of wiped characters. Thousands of fights in the Depths. Among the chaos of monsters and drowned horrors, his Vantablack Godseeker build, Drake Eshet, had finally become perfect. Gun didn’t just play the game. He lived it. But in the middle of another night of Depths ganking, the world freezes. His internet dies. And a message appears on his screen: “The Towers Have Appeared.” Across Earth, colossal towers pierce the sky on every continent, bringing with them a mysterious system of Nexuses, Classes, and Floors filled with monsters. Humanity is forced into a new era where the only path forward is to climb, grow stronger, and survive. Gun doesn’t care. He just wants to log back in. But when he reconnects, his character-his two years of work, memories, and victories-is completely wiped. His perfect build is gone. And the towers appeared at the exact moment it happened. To Gun, that means only one thing. The towers stole Drake Eshet. Now he’s going to take everything from them. As the world begins testing people to awaken their Nexuses and Classes, Gun enters the system with one advantage nobody else has: the instincts of someone who has already spent thousands of hours surviving brutal combat. While others rely on their powers, Gun relies on something far more dangerous. Perfect timing. Parries. Reaction speed. Combat instincts honed in the merciless Depths. In the American Tower, where climbers struggle to survive even the first floors, a new name begins spreading among the hunters and monsters alike: A climber who treats life-and-death battles like PvP. A fighter who wins without flashy abilities. A player who climbs the tower the same way he dominated the Depths. And this time, when Gun Seren reaches the top… he isn’t stopping until the towers themselves are wiped.
JohnDeepwoken · 45.1k Views

Lifebound: Eidolon Realms [LitRPG |Progression Fantasy| Slice of Life]

Evan Cole logged in expecting escape. The world that answered did not allow logging out. There were rules. He just wasn’t told what they were. The tutorial never arrived. Death remained final. Survival was only the first problem. Survival demands more than strength. It demands observation, restraint, and the discipline to endure pressure without losing himself. What began as confusion became adaptation. Evan survives by reading patterns, learning from mistakes, and making difficult choices long before he is ready for them, refusing to surrender his judgment to fear or convenience. What keeps him alive is not destiny or talent, but the willingness to observe, adapt, and learn. Each new settlement, danger, and discovery reveals another piece of a world far larger than he imagined, one that rewards growth but never forgives carelessness. The world around him is structured, layered, and indifferent. Power exists. So do consequences. The world does not wait for one person to grow. He thought he was escaping his life. Instead, he stepped into something far larger than he understood. In Eidolon Realms, growth is earned. Mistakes leave marks. Survival is only the beginning. Power in this world isn’t given. It’s carved out of suffering. WHAT TO EXPECT - -A survival-to-progression story with real consequences -A balance of action, mystery, training, and slice-of-life -A protagonist who grows through choices, not luck -A world that moves even when the main character sleeps -Slow-burn character relationships and development -Slow-burn romance. No harem. -No rushed arcs. When Evan trains, researches, or makes a mistake, you will see it unfold. WHAT NOT TO EXPECT - -Instant power-ups or “explosive stat gains” -Generic OP protagonist without consequences -A world that revolves around one person only -Mindless grind without emotional depth -Unrealistic power leaps that ignore cost -Cheap villain stereotypes Note on Pacing: While the story opens with strong hooks, Lifebound: Eidolon Realms is, at its core, a slow burn journey. Progression is earned, relationships take time to develop, and growth unfolds gradually rather than instantly. The narrative balances mystery and tension with quieter, grounded moments such as exploration, reflection, and a touch of slice of life, including a focus on food and daily experiences. If you enjoy steady character development, layered worldbuilding, and payoff that builds over time, this story leans in that direction. Updates: Thursdays Or Sundays. Cover illustration by the author, made using Krita and Clip Studio Paint. Author’s Note : Lifebound: Eidolon Realms is officially published only on Royal Road and Webnovel. If you find it elsewhere, it has been uploaded without permission. If possible, please report it and let me know. Your support helps protect the story.
zuny_lake · 117.1k Views