Not everyone's the hero of the story. Not everyone can rise to the top. Because those who stand at the peak as the elite require many more to fade away so they may acquire a mound of bodies that they can climb to get there. And the knowledge of it doesn't make it hurt any less. ••• 3rd Place in the General Naruto Category of the Naruto Watty Awards, 2016.

"So, they call you a player, huh?" "Then let's play a game..." "Let's do what couples do." "Cuddle, hug, support, hang out and so on and so forth." "We have fifty days." "Whoever falls in love first..." "Loses..." ~~°°~~°°~~°°~~°°~~°°~~°°~~°°~~ I do not own Naruto or any of its characters! The stroyline belongs to me! Please enjoy the story! ~~°°~~°°~~°°~~°°~~°°~~°°~~°°~~ Ranked #46 in The Game Ranked #17 in NarutoAU Ranked #318 in Sasuke Uchiha Ranked #223 in Sakura Haruno

"Flawless appearance, power and status...is there anything else you want?" When offered a piece of candy, a route of escape, she took it without question. But when fairy tale become reality, the ugly sides of the story become apparent for the first time...and it was too late when Yurika realized that she might have become a part of a story much worse than her expectation. ___________ "Why are you so weak? Because you lack hatred." Uchiha Sasuke watched his world get destroyed overnight when his beloved brother massacred the entire Uchiha Clan. He realized what true horror and darkness meant. That fateful day, he decided to give up on normal life and become an avenger with the sole purpose of killing Itachi for revenge. ___________ A boy driven by a desire for revenge and a girl with the sole desire to be loved and respected...will they re-write their destiny or get destroyed as someone else's stepping stone to victory? * * * * * Note: This story is currently under re-write. While some of the key events will be same, the story will be re-written to include the updated knowledge of the Naruto series and the strings tying the events cleared to make a more cohesive story. To avoid confusion, refer to the chapter title. The title of the updated chapters will be written in 'BOLD + ITALIC' while the title of chapters awaiting update will have a normal font. All characters belong to Masashi Kishimoto(except the OC - Kazezawa Yurika).

[Bronze Winner of @GoldIvoryAwards; Fanfiction Category.] [4th Place Winner of #AFA2017; Naruto Category.] pup.pet ˈpəpət/ noun -a movable model of a person or animal that is used in entertainment and is typically moved either by strings controlled from above or by a hand inside it. The lonelyness of the world weighs hard on the most innocent and one can only hope to find love; even the most cruel. But, love comes at a price. And not all love stories have a happy ending. || Sasori X OC || Started: 11-28-16 Finished: 01-01-17 ☆@_rosyalice for the beautiful cover☆

[1st Place Winner of AFA March/Exclusive Awards: Fairy Tail Category.] Being a firefighter was what Mai lived for. But, what happens when the one thing you love, is the one thing causing you so much pain? When Mai is suddenly thrown into a downward spiral, she's forced to make a choice. Mai fights everyday and risks her life but for what cost? When her friends and family start slipping away, Mai does her best to find answers and to protect all she holds dear. Somehow, even managing to grasp the cold heart of Detective Gray Fullbuster along the way. G R A Y F U L L B U S T E R X O C ♤Cover; @HYLIANKIKWI♤