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LONER MEETS GODDESS Takei Tanaka, an average high schooler, goes about his life in an uninterested manner until he stumbles upon a girl in need of help. That girl turned out to be Akari Akazawa, the number one beauty of his school. Due to some circumstances, they end up spending time with each other which results in their relationship blossoming into something new. A romantic comedy filled with 99% fluff and 1% seriousness is about to start! Written in the style of Japanese web novels. This is the original work of an amateur writer, so feedback would be greatly appreciated. Illustration by @dotturndot Discord server: https://discord.gg/ReZFWxjNS2

A story of adventure and discovery. A story of bonds and fellowship. A story of mysteries and mantras. A story of a world only the brave dare to brave. The adventure of a simple young man, brave and strong. A seeker of fun, one who understand the beauty of creation. A creature shrouded in enigma, as deep as the universe. The pursuit of mankind and all creatures in existence. A game of survival, a struggle for dominance. A contest of the braves. Additional tags: Realistic fantasy, Mature, Ecchi, Faction Creation, Romantic Subplots.

After barely surviving the chaos of the Citadel Streets, Luke is drafted into the Fire Nation military, enrolled in their academy, and must find a way to survive the war to come.

On this day, Blue Star entered the era of the Ten Thousand Realms Contest. The selected humans will board the floating island as professionals, hunt monsters, and upgrade to gods. And among all professions, the lord profession is the most expensive! Lin Yu was fortunate enough to obtain the lord profession, and was randomly assigned an exclusive unit that was more powerful than the top-level unit—Angel. From then on, Lin Yu started his own great cause of fighting for hegemony in ten thousand realms! Several years later, Lin Yu sat on the throne of the god king, looked back and overlooked...

In a world of gods, we thought to be fantasy, were all but separated into a different reality. A group of humans was transported from Earth to this world. A beautiful goddess floated above their heads, and her melodious voice shook their hearts. “Greetings everyone, I'm sure you're all surprised and are wondering what's going on. So please, go ahead and ask me any question." As soon as her words stopped, a single hand came up faster than everyone else. "Oh, you're quite fast fufu. Then, what is your question, Luke Kane." As Luke was about to ask how she knew his name, his mouth moved on its own. "Can I have sex with you." "…" "…" "…" ------------------------------------------------ Hello everyone, Luke here, this is a complete rework of Call Me Jester. I'm sorry to those that liked the original work, but I think with this new one, you might like it even more. Expect to have chapters every day... hopefully, and thank you for reading my book! ............................................ Cover art is not mine so credit goes to [HaRim Shin] Their profile can be found here https://www.artstation.com/ryeomi This novel is currently run solo. Everything is done by me. If you want to support me, just give me reviews and tell me what it's like. Also the more readers the more chapters! It's a win-win! Webnovel original

The MTV Video Music Awards 2024 are set to take center stage in New York City, and the anticipation is palpable. With music industry heavyweights and fresh faces alike competing for glory, the night promises high drama and unforgettable moments. Lila Monroe is a burgeoning pop star with her eyes set on winning Best New Artist. Having spent years honing her craft, this is her chance to break into the mainstream spotlight. As she navigates the excitement of her first major award show, she faces the pressures of her own expectations and the fierce competition from her rival, Aurora Vale, a charismatic performer with a controversial past. Jackson Rivers, an acclaimed music producer, is nominated in several categories for his innovative work with various artists. While he enjoys the recognition, he also grapples with the challenges of maintaining his reputation amidst fierce industry competition and an old feud with a once-close colleague who’s now vying for the same accolades. Zoe Kim, a respected music journalist, is on assignment to cover the event. As she interviews stars and reports on the night’s happenings, she begins to notice inconsistencies and whispers of controversy surrounding the awards. Her investigative instincts lead her to uncover a subplot of potential misconduct that could undermine the night’s festivities. When a key envelope goes missing—one containing the winner’s name for Best New Artist—the event takes an unexpected turn. Amid the chaos, Lila’s dreams hang in the balance, Jackson faces scrutiny, and Zoe’s pursuit of the truth could alter the outcome of the awards. VMA Winners 2024 offers an inside look into the high-stakes world of music awards, exploring the complexities behind the glitz and glamour. Through personal ambitions, industry rivalries, and the pursuit of truth, this novel delves into the real stories behind the headlines, showing that the path to success is often as tumultuous as it is rewarding.

It was common knowledge that the Ci family was full of useless individuals. Mr. Ci had taken over the family business, but he did not even have an heir that he could pass the business down to. The young masters of the Ci family expressed repeatedly, "We don't want to take over the family business. We just want to eat, enjoy ourselves, and live out the rest of our days." The only daughter of the family, "Dad, as long as I use the company as my dowry, my Prince Charming will marry me!" Mr. Ci's unfilial children almost exasperated him to death. Until one day, all his children straightened themselves out and saw the error of their ways— The eldest son became a business elite, the second son became a popular live streamer with countless followers, the third son aspired to be a master chef, and the youngest son became obsessed with learning, unable to extricate himself. The youngest daughter, who used have eyes only for her male idol, suddenly changed. Not only did she stop pursuing her Prince Charming, but her four brothers also doted on her. The youngest daughter said, "Dating is meaningless. As long as my brothers treat me well, that's good enough." A certain elegant man lightly tugged at the corner of her shirt. "Suisui, come with me. They don't treat you as well as I will…"

Centuries ago, a mysterious energy called "Mana" revolutionized society, but it led humans to face an unprecedented crisis: the "Great Fall". After centuries of intensive use of mana, flora and fauna mutated, becoming more powerful and intelligent. Confronted with this threat, humanity takes refuge in the bastions, the 21 fortresses, to survive. Humans also begin to mutate, developing greater physical and intellectual abilities, as well as special powers called "systems" and "stigmata". However, a scientist warns of an even more devastating imminent threat: insects, organized and cruel, will mutate in turn. To counter this imminent threat, humans begin to study the beasts and learn to cultivate Mana like them. Mana exercises are created to accelerate this process and copy some of the characteristics, but changing exercises is difficult and risky. As the world struggles for survival, Rin, a semi-awakened with the power to perceive everything around him, finds himself at the heart of this turmoil, determined to find his place in a world in chaos and to protect those he loves from the surrounding dangers. ***************************************** Participate in WSA 2024

Liu, a twelve-year-old girl, after an unfortunate incident, finds herself alone and without bearings in a world that feels both familiar and strange at the same time… . . . . . [Contains Spoilers!!] Liu, a twelve-year-old girl, after a tragic incident leading to the disappearance of her grandparents, finds herself alone and lost. Because the cause of this incident is supernatural, Liu can rely only on herself when that thing comes back to haunt her. She therefore runs away on her own and begins a journey in search of power to resist that thing and to try to bring her grandparents back.

Stella Sterling, born into wealth, had always followed the rules. Jaded by the hypocrisy of high society, she suddenly had a whim one day to have an ordinary romance. Thus, a fabricated rumor that Stella Sterling had spent a fortune to hire a Matchmaker from a dating site to find her a partner quickly spread through her circles. Those on good terms with her teased and watched the fun. Those on bad terms with her waited to see her become a joke. Later, an employee from the dating website revealed, "The company was acquired with an investment from a Vicenzan tycoon, and the profile of a certain female member with the surname Sterling was hidden overnight." The public speculated wildly about the identities of the Vicenzan tycoon and the female member with the surname Sterling. - Later on, a candid street photo that was accidentally captured went viral. In the dense night of The Spire on Vesper Island— Beside a Benz, a handsome, composed, and dignified man lifted a striking beauty in a red dress with one arm, pressing her against the car door and lowering his head for a deep kiss. In the faint light and shadow, the woman's flowing hair was swept by the wind, wrapping around the man's finger, which wore a pinky ring. Like a footnote to a romance, and even more like a vintage film frame etched into the axis of time. Someone immediately dug up the man's identity based on clues from the photo. The eldest son of Vicenza's Rhodes Family—low-profile and inscrutable, cold and untamable, and also the powerful contemporary authority of The Vesper Circle. And the alluring, glamorous belle by his side was none other than Stella Sterling. When the street photo spread to the mainland, everyone excitedly exclaimed: "The case is solved, the case is solved—"