pulp fiction is overrated

Acquiring actual skills, interests and ideals... Is a hard task! How can you make sure, that everything you do is not an absolute waste of time, leading to less than nothing? Therefore, the main character of the story, the man affectionally called 'Nista' a name that, essentially, has no meaning, and "No meaning" is not the meaning of it either, obligates himself to nothing, aside from Visual novels! Reveling in his unemployed and severely uneducated life-style, refusing to go outside due to its dangers, the comfort of his life is challenged: unless poor Nista finds an actual job, his parents are going to stop sending him all the needed funds to slack away! So, o great' hero Nista... Can you depart on an adventure so dangerous, to seize the roots of a profession!?

Sorin Makarov was the undisputed best player in the revolutionary VRMMORPG Astria as well as its number 1 guild-master. He crawled through the leader boards, made friends with unsavory people, started wars and created mountains of virtual corpses to be where he is. And he is successful. He has political power, money, women, and all of the other joys of life. But he has a problem, he's unhappy. Sorin sees the world in a grey monotone that only playing Astria fixes. After giving his corporate sponsors the finger to escape the confines of the guild, his building is struck by lightning, throwing him back in time before the game launched. "Worlds number 1 player and guild? Let someone else have it. I just want to enjoy Astria my way." ... Currently I am drafting up how this novel will shape so I will constantly update older chapters. A few things though. No harem 'planned'. The whole novel will focus more on the single player part of Astria and have little to do with player and even less irl conflicts. Grammar and plot hole feedback appreciated. No update schedule yet. This is purely for my enjoyment and I thought I would share with others. Enjoy

El 1 de diciembre de 2022 el jurado del Concurso Nacional de Cuento "Hubert Lanssiers 2022", compuesto por los escritores Miluska Benavides, Leslie Guevara, Alejandro Neyra, Gustavo Rodríguez y Miguel Ruíz Effio, se reunió para elegir a los ganadores y menciones honrosas de dicho concurso. Se recibieron 151 relatos a nivel nacional, y se contó con un comité lector integrado por 80 voluntarios designados por Machucabotons Escuela de Escritura, para la lectura y preelección. Hecha la apertura de los sobres, la relación de ganadores quedó establecida de esta forma: Primer premio "Camel - Pulp" por Ostracista Seudónimo de EDWIN WALTER TOVAR CHUMPITAZ Segundo premio "Los cobardes no van al cielo" por Aaron Champi Seudónimo de EDWIN WALTER TOVAR CHUMPITAZ Se hace notar que es la primera vez en la historia del concurso que un participante recibe en simultáneo el primer y segundo premio. El jurado interpreta este hecho como un testimonio de talento literario y felicita el autor.

After centuries of conquering the world, defeating heroes, and torturing poor souls (because it’s his job), the mighty Demon Lord (Kayn) has had enough. The constant screaming, the hero attacks, the drama—it’s just too much. So what’s a legendary overlord to do when world domination gets way too exhausting? He quits. Yes, that’s right—Kayn packs up his evil cape, walks out of his dark fortress, leaves his minions awkwardly standing by the gates, and heads to a quiet village to open an inn. Why? Because he’s tired. He’s tired of the constant destruction. He’s tired of dealing with heroes who have no idea how to mind their own business. And honestly, he’s just here for some peace, quiet, and maybe a few naps. But being an innkeeper isn’t exactly as relaxing as it sounds. Kayn's inn quickly becomes a hotspot for mischief. There’s the local hero who insists on 'challenging' him (even though Kayn is clearly just trying to enjoy his coffee). Then there are the villagers who refuse to stop asking why he never smiles, and don’t get him started on the weird monster outbreaks that just keep happening around the inn. Will Kayn ever get the relaxing, hero-free life he so desperately craves? Or will he be dragged back into the chaos of his past, whether he likes it or not? One thing’s for sure: Being a Demon Lord is a lot easier than running an inn.

check tapas for latest updates Pulse: Vicious Cycle | A Journey of Transformation & Revenge Jin Tae Hyun has endured years of torment. The constant bullying, the humiliation—he's been the victim for as long as he can remember. But when his breaking point arrives, everything changes. No longer willing to be controlled by fear, Tae Hyun decides to fight back—unleashing a side of him he never knew existed. Pulse: Vicious Cycle is an intense, character-driven web novel that explores the struggles of an underdog, the desire for revenge, and the discovery of a power that changes everything. If you're a fan of stories like Lookism where transformation isn't just physical, but emotional and mental, then you won't want to miss this. What happens when the bullied finally fights back? What kind of person will he become? The journey of Jin Tae Hyun is one of survival, power, and redemption. Follow the story of Tae Hyun’s rise from victim to force to be reckoned with. Read now and witness the transformation!

A troubled private investigator is hired by a woman who suspects her husband of infidelity. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of secrets and contradictions surrounding the seemingly perfect man. But when an unexpected tragedy strikes, the investigator is forced to confront his own past, blurring the lines between justice and revenge in a dark, suspenseful tale.

In a world divided by towering Levels — where the higher you live, the higher the hierarchy — a humble farmer named Matsu Molfo only wishes for a quiet life on his struggling farm together with his grandpa. But when a chain of events shatters his peace, Matsu is forced into a conflict far beyond his understanding — one that entwines him with dangerous figures, forgotten secrets, and the truth behind the world’s rigid order. Armed with nothing but his magic shovel, his will, and a promise buried deep in his heart, Matsu’s simple dream begins to grow into something far greater — a dream that might one day reach the sky.

Si Maki ay isang babae na sa buong buhay niya ay isa lamang ang lalaking minahal. Kaya naman nang mawala ang lalaking ito sa buhay niya ay para narin siyang nawalan ng buhay. Paulit-ulit niyang hiniling nasa ay hindi na lamang niya nakilala at minahal ang lalaki upang hindi niya maramdaman ang sakit ng pagkawala nito. Tila ba pinaglaruan ng tadhana nagising na lamang siya isang araw sa nakaraan. Ito na nga ba ang hinihintay niyang pagkakataon? Mababago ba niya ang hinaharap? Mawawala na ba ang hinagpis na kaniyang nadarama? Simple lang naman gagawin niya, iyon ay ang putulin ang koneksyon niya sa lalaking iyon.

"Mo Hualing, the god of war and wisdom huh?... you did fall in my trap pretty easily tho" Hualing looked ahead with a flat face and a raised eyebrow, her long black ponytail falling on her shoulders, which she found rather uncounfortable. Her face reflected the mood she was in, bored. "you did not fall in my trap unconsciously, did you?" Sun Mengyao asked with a not so surprised face. Hualing finally posed her beautiful black eyes on him, and with a smirk said "you finally got it dear." ------------ A strong and feared demon paired with a strong and stubborn god? What could go wrong eccept....EVERYTHING.

Sophie Wexler transmigrated into a novel about The Galaxy, becoming the vicious, F-rank Healer-class cannon fodder. The original owner constantly caused trouble and made things difficult for the female lead, earning her the hatred of the entire internet. Upon transmigrating and seeing that everything had been ruined by the original owner, Sophie's only thought was: "What kind of nightmare start is this?!" To escape the original owner's fate, Sophie Wexler worked diligently, conducted herself conscientiously, stayed away from the male and female leads, compensated the soldiers harmed by the original owner, and strove to be a model citizen of The Galaxy, absolutely refusing to be the cannon fodder 'offed' by the Imperial Marshal! Broke and powerless, Sophie also had to support a man who'd been innocently dragged into the original owner's mess. She had no choice but to hustle. She started live streaming, became a masked singer, and held concerts. At first, netizens were scornful: 【Tsk, how good can she possibly sound?】 Later, the netizens were forced to eat their words. 【Damn, that's so good I'm on my knees!】 【What the hell, the violent episode of my Disorder Period has actually been soothed?!】 【The toxins in my Spiritual Sea have actually been eliminated!】 Her live streams went viral, the masked singer became a huge sensation, and tickets for her concerts were snapped up across The Galaxy. Sophie was content, thinking, "This time, I must have finally escaped the original owner's fate, right?" But what do you know, the man I've been doting on and supporting is actually the Imperial Marshal?! --- One day, Yancey Forrest came home to find that the boisterous person who was always claiming to be good to him was gone. His eyes darkened. Provoke me and then think you can leave? After catching her, Yancey traced his fingertips along Sophie's neck, smiling gently. "Why run?" Sophie trembled. "You... you're the Imperial Marshal?" His identity exposed, Yancey Forrest took her hand and slowly placed it on his own neck ring. "You know I won't kill you, don't you?"