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Don't fear the face of Death, for he is the face of all man. • Some say that hell is other people; that hell is but only in the mind, and that hell is a place...but in this case it's all of the above, though just far between the cracks of life's façade. And it all starts in a town, called (S)hellville, U. S. A. Rowland DeWilliers is a South African born artist who resides in this blue and yet dry American coastal haven with a lust and desire for life despite his inability to chase after it , as he scrubs dishes and tries to pay his bills. Upon meeting a dark stranger by the name of Nick, his dreams suddenly seem achievable and on his way to distinguished fame, he, along with the haphazard guidance from his new aquiantance, starts to see the world anew. But with such enlightenment, comes the price of the shadowy darkness that which surrounds him. Until he is faced with the choice of being DeWilliers/Machapela or becoming DEVILE.

The world rejects the weak and embraces the strong, how was this fair towards those born with no standing? Raphael a child of poverty refuses to accept his fate born into a impoverished family and seeks to find his true origin of strength.

Repay kindness with kindness, but repay evil with justice was a motto that Billy Wood lived by. That was why he accepted being looked down upon by his in-laws, who accepted an orphan like him into the family despite having nothing in his name. However, he never expected that they were secretly plotting to kick him out after taking advantage of kindness so that his wife could marry a wealthy man. As he was about to protest this decision, he died when the zombie apocalypse suddenly happened. Fortunately, luck was on his side, and he received the Save and Restart System, which granted him the ability to start over as many times as he wanted. It was time that they learned not to poke the sleeping tiger. Mega Writing Prompt #002/MWP#002 & Mega Writing Prompt #003/MWP#003

Luke sat behind the wheel of his car, driving his fiancée, Fiona, to their university. He couldn't help but feel a little nervous. After all, Fiona was one of the richest girls on campus, and she was his fiancée. He wanted to make a good impression on her and her friends. As they pulled up to the university gates, Fiona's friends were already there, waiting for her. They were all dressed in designer clothes and expensive jewelry, laughing and chatting loudly. Fiona's smile faded when she saw Luke's old car, which was not as shiny and flashy as her friends' cars. "Luke, can't you drive a decent car?" she said, rolling her eyes. The other girls giggled and snickered, and Luke felt his cheeks flush with embarrassment. Fiona's friends were quick to follow her lead and started making fun of his clothes, his car, and his manners. They teased him about being poor and being unworthy of Fiona's love. Luke felt a pang of hurt in his chest. He had always known that Fiona came from a wealthy family, but he had never expected her to be so cruel. He had thought that their love was based on something deeper than material possessions.

Joe always felt his life was meaningless. He had no accomplishments to be proud of, and his overly indifferent nature caused him to miss out on many opportunities in life. Joe had resigned himself to the fact that if this was his fate, then so be it. Until one day he received a frightening message from an unknown number claiming that they could make Joe's life more meaningful. Of course, Joe didn't believe it, but for one reason or another, he decided to follow the tormentor's instructions. Finally, here is Joe, tossed around in many new worlds, reborn to become someone useful by helping others. But, not as the main character in a fantasy kingdom story as a handsome king with many concubines... Joe was destined to be an 'observer' in this new world.

Raizel was a weak young man, he lived a life of hell. Physical and verbal abuse was commonplace for him. So his desire to die was great. However, fate had other plans. When Raizel's dream was about to be realized, he got the power of the legend of the nine-tailed fox or can be known as "Gumiho". The Gumiho is Hanna Boa, she is the queen of the demon kingdom. One of the powers he will get is eternal life. Initially, Raizel wanted to use the power only for revenge. However, his arrogant attitude emerged and turned evil when he joined Zhang Lao's organization. He had no idea that Zhang Lao was the most evil and greedy man on earth. In fact, Hanna Boa warned Raizel to stay away from Zhang Lao. However, Raizel ignored her. No wonder Hanna Boa was angry. Will Hanna take back her fox marbles? Then, what will happen to Raizel? Will he go back to being a weak young man again?

To save his grievously ill mother, broke college student Alex takes a shady deal to test black market software for a mysterious hacker. He must install the illegal update in his favorite virtual reality game, Elysium Quest. But Alex quickly realizes the hacked program triggers consequences reaching far beyond just getting his gaming account banned. Soon he's battling ruthless gamers determined to exploit the technology at all costs, evading escalating legal investigations, and making dangerous choices that push his moral limits. In a world where virtual and reality intertwine, Alex will risk everything to acquire the funds for a miracle cure. Along with help from his quick-witted childhood friend Emma, Alex is thrust into a high-stakes adventure full of combat, intrigue, and life-altering twists. As he masters new abilities, uncovers hidden truths, and fights for more than just survival, he learns what power and integrity mean when your back's against the wall.

Synopsis Working from dusk to dawn became a daily routine for a meager salary earner like Donald. Being able to pay his school bills and support his girlfriend was his main purpose of taking these jobs. However, things turn sour after seeing his girlfriend, Shawn, with another man who could provide everything she needed at one go, unlike him. The tables turn quickly, lifting Donald to the top and making him the secret successor due to the help of the black Kaka'ri bracelet. Working from dusk to dawn became a daily routine for a meager salary earner like Donald. Being able to pay his school bills and support his girlfriend was his main purpose of taking these jobs. Things turn sour after seeing his girlfriend, Shawn, with another man who could provide everything she needed at one go, unlike him. The tables turn quickly, lifting Donald to the top with the Black Kakari's system! A 23-year-old short haired and tanned skin student, who tried to stand on his own after being abandoned by his foster parents. His calm and welcoming attitude paves way for him among employers, but gets him kicked in the ass by his girlfriend, Shawn Dexter. Shawn Dexter; An ambitious 20-year-old student, blonde, and average in height. Doing anything to get and have money was all she cared about. Jayden Wood; Jayden is Shawn's 25-year-old super rich replacement for the incompetent Donald. Born into a rich family, Jayden was spoiled rotten, with no regard or respect for anyone. Mrs. Churchill; An average white haired woman in her 50s. Donald's landlady and one of those people who would do everything to milk him dry. Mr. Jamie; A pot-bellied man in his mid-forties, Donald's grumpy boss and the owner of Chills place. Estimated total chapters; 200 Words per chapter; 1000

Thyme a young man who gets rejected by his girlfriend is living a lonely life. He then decided to work for the Richest man to earn some money for himself. What happens when trouble is situated around him and he gets into serious trouble. He's arrested but later bailed out, he tries killing himself the night he was bailed out but found out a shocking news about his life.

The youngest captain in military history. A former assassin. A twin sister. This is the adventure of four siblings in a new world. When one of them found an old book named 'Blessing of Magus' and managed to decipher it, they had an opportunity to learn something they always thought was a myth, magic. However, everything powerful will always gain the attention of the other powerful being. When they know the power the book can offer, they know many powerful enemies will come after them. They need to learn how to defend themselves from mages, warriors, elves, dwarfs, and a lot of the other races that they thought were a myth before. Can they survive in this new world?