**Title:** *The Foolish Player's Life Simulator*
**Author:** Yang Mo
**Status:** Completed
**Synopsis:**
In 2017, alien species erupted into the world, unleashing countless monsters beyond human imagination. The weapons that mankind once prided itself on proved useless, and civilization was thrown into crisis.
Then, in 2018, the first superpowered individual on Blue Star delivered a fiery speech that ignited a global movement. Humanity embarked on the ambitious endeavor of god-making, initiating a planned and guided evolution. Those who successfully acquired superpowers became known as "Apostles."
Among them was Yi Wenjun, a mere speck swept along by the tides of this monumental era.
But in 2023, everything changed. Yi Wenjun stumbled upon a mysterious gaming console-one that led her into a series of otherworldly adventures. As she explored these alternate realities, the secrets surrounding gods, aliens, and Apostles in her own world began to unravel before her eyes.
Once an insignificant ripple, she was now causing tidal waves.
Yi Wenjun: "From land to ocean, from sky to the stars, some have called me the Eternal, Heartless Queen. Others name me the Nightmare Sovereign. But to me, I am merely doing what any player should."
**System:** "That's all well and good, but if only you remembered that I was supposed to be a *romance* simulator before you started causing chaos. (smile.jpg)"
**Key Themes:** Time travel, strong female lead, system mechanics
**Core Message:** Perseverance and relentless self-improvement
P.S.: Story is not mine. I just translated it since I wanted to read a better translated version, do support the author. And the owner of the cover, please message me if you don't like me using it.
Special Agent Alyssa Caine has been tasked with the most important mission of her life: the assassination of the man who would bring about the end of the world. The only problem? He is already dead.
A minor issue that is resolved in the year 2157 when a renegade group of scientists develops a device that allows to jump through time. They recruit the former special agent to send her back fifty years, to take just one man out of the equation, a minimal change with a predicted maximal effect on the fate of the world, and prevent a devastating war that has driven the last surviving humans to live in decrepit underground bunkers.
Every action has a consequence. Alyssa is humanity's last hope, and her actions will determine the fate of the whole world. She is willing to sacrifice everything for a better future.
But she soon realizes that the impact of her actions might be beyond her control, and beyond all predictions.
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Highest Rankings:
#16 in Science [06.02.2019]
#36 in Dystopia [06.02.2019]
#65 in FemaleProtagonist [01.02.2019]
#71 in TimeTravel [06.02.2019]
#1 in Paradox [28.02.2019]
#1 in ONC2019 [01.02.2019]
#3 in OpenNovellaContest2019 [28.02.2019]
This is my entry for the ONC 2019! At first I thought I'd pick something a bit out of my comfort zone (so.... NOT SciFi for once...) to expand my horizon, but when I saw a prompt about time travel I was immediately inspired.
Please keep in mind, all of this is WIP! The title, cover, and some of the content might change at any time... I have an outline and I worked hard to come up with a compelling and consistent story line, but due to the nature of the story (timey whimey stuff!) I might have to revise things a few times as I write. I'm grateful for any feedback and I hope you enjoy :)