Villen Thief

A young thief is saved from a life of crime by a mercenary contracted to end his spree. Thrown into an academy for mercenaries with no lifeline, can he overcome this strange new world he finds himself in? Can he gather the courage and allies to see him through before a festering evil ends everything? Welcome to Stonewall Keep, Mercenary. Author's Note: This is a slow burn web novel with many plot hooks.

Growing up in an orphanage and surrounded by poverty, Leo never expected anything good from life. Everyone around him had abandoned him, forcing him to survive as a thief. Yet, fate had other plans. Caught by mysterious figures during a daring theft, Leo is forced into accepting a perilous mission. Transported to a strange, magical world, he confronts terrifying myths he had never believed were real. Suddenly thrust into a brutal, nightmarish battle, Leo hears a feminine voice, filled with authority and danger: "Are you worthy to be my Master?" In that moment, his life changes irrevocably—transformed in ways he'd never dreamed. And the cruellest twist? He's the only human participant in this deadly game. With just one champion at his side, Leo must navigate and survive the merciless battles ahead, relying on his skills to fight, endure, and above all… to steal. But remember, this is just F—

Supreme Thief: I Can Steal Anything! I was born with the Supreme Thief Physique. Bound to the Supreme Thief System. And I level up by doing one thing— Stealing. That's why they call me the SUPREME THIEF! --- Who says a thief can only run? This thief doesn’t just run— He fights. Who says someone is strong? I’ll meet them... And steal their strength. Got some rare techniques? Those tricks? They’re mine now. You think your talent is unmatched? Not anymore. I just stole it. --- At the peak, I’ll chase gods themselves. Stealing their divine weapons, sacred realms, fame, cultivation... Even their fate. I steal anything! If I want it, I get it. So tremble— Because I am the one and only… Leon, the SUPREME THIEF! --- What’s it like when the most powerful cultivators run from you, Terrified you’ll take their treasure, their technique, their talent? What does it mean to be the creator of Mana itself? And when I transmigrate to a parallel world filled with even stronger beings… You already know what I’ll do: Steal more. --- From system holders to dragon kings, From ancient treasures to divine realms— Nothing is safe from me. I'm not here to be a hero. I’m not your righteous savior. I am a real villain. And this… is my story. --- Add to your Library Vote for Updates Leave a Review Drop a Comment Share with friends Support the journey of the greatest thief the multiverse has ever known! Because if you don’t… I might just steal your attention anyway. DISCORD SERVER LINK: https://discord.gg/qvgReWCYKH

What if your childhood trauma lived inside a demon's heart for fourteen years? Akira Sato's life is full of holes—literally. He can't remember his eighth birthday, his parents' divorce, or any of the pain that shaped him. Working at a Memory Recovery Center, he helps others piece together their shattered lives, never knowing his own memories were stolen by the most beautiful monster he's ever seen. Kael Memoriam is a memory thief who feeds on human pain, but he's been carrying Akira's childhood for so long that he's forgotten how to be a demon. When Akira starts seeing ghostly echoes of his stolen past, Kael is forced to make an impossible choice: keep the memories that make him powerful, or return them through the only way possible—intimate touch that will kill him slowly, one memory at a time. But every stolen moment Kael returns forces Akira to experience centuries of demonic anguish. Every touch that heals also destroys. And when other demons learn that Akira's memories hold the key to human evolution, their forbidden love becomes a war for the soul of humanity itself. Some demons steal souls. He stole memories. But love remembers everything.

Rae, a perverted thief with bad luck and worse life choices, was caught peeping on a couple getting busy. Naturally, he got his ass kicked—and his life ended. Or so he thought. Just before his untimely demise, Rae had one last wish: to live like a king, surrounded by voluptuous women with big booties and even bigger breasts. Turns out, death wasn’t the end. It was just the beginning. Rae woke up in a fantasy world, and not just any world, but one where he was gifted a special system. A system... with some unusual tastes. [Ding!] [Quest: Drink breast milk from the source.] [Litres: 0/10] [Reward: Race Change from Goblin to a race of your choosing.] "Wait—what? I’m a goblin now?!"

Time is your lifeline. Lose it, and you die. Steal it, and you survive—maybe. After dying under mysterious circumstances, William Chandler, a master thief with a dark past, awakens in Purgatory, a twisted afterlife where survival is decided by a deadly System Guide. Here, time is the only currency. Every second you lose brings you closer to permanent erasure. And the rules? They're always changing. The only constant? Trust no one. Except William’s Guide is glitched. His abilities don’t make sense. His time doesn’t drain properly. And sometimes… it fights back. Even kills for him. But a glitch in the system doesn’t make him safe. It makes him a target. Thrown into deadly games like “Snakes and Ladders”, chased by man-eating plants, and hunted by people desperate to live another hour, William must navigate a world of lies, loopholes, and looming extinction — with only a broken system to rely on. And if he ever wants to uncover why he was really sent here, he’ll have to outwit the Game Master, the other players, and the system itself. --- Warning: This story contains psychological tension, survival horror elements, morally grey characters, and emotional moments that may ruin your night’s sleep.

Cole was just an ordinary dude living in Nigeria, until death claimed him as he was trying to stop a thief. It should have been the end of him, should have been the end of his story, of his legacy, but truth is, it was just the beginning. Next thing he knows, he is in the body of someone else. The best-worst part? It's a fucking cultivation world where immortals stroll around in pajamas. [A/N: Cole's thoughts. Not mine.] His only saving grace is the Technology system he gets at the beginning of his journey. He is no longer a tech guy, he is technology itself. Watch him introduce LIFE [A/N: Internet p**n. Just kidding.. or am I.] to the land of immortals, watch him catapult this world into a realm it has never seen before. Watch as immortals come begging for a chance at LIFE.

Ah Dai, a thief known for his simplicity and innocence, was taken away by the powerful alchemist Goris for some purpose during a theft. From then on, Ah Dai's fate was forever altered. Destiny led him to save the most formidable assassin on the continent. The King of Assassins, driven by revenge, forcibly took Ah Dai to a remote town and generously imparted all he knew. Would Ah Dai transform into a demon from his encounters with the assassin? With the blood-red sun in the sky, anomalies must arise. Blood rain drenches the world, and calamity is imminent. A millennium calamity is about to descend on the continent – who will be the savior? A fusion of kindness and evil, a unification of light and darkness, initiated by the Phoenix's Blood, transcends numerous impediments. Bonded by the Divine Dragon's Blood, love is eternally infused.

Hoarding top-tier baddies, stealing people's wives, and cucking kings and emperors. That was Dapper’s daily routine. Life was sweet… until he caught the attention of the system enforcers. Liam, a teenage thief with a twisted way of thinking, died in the middle of a high-stakes heist. But just when he thought it was all over, he met a god, a failed god, who granted him a glitched system. Reincarnated into the body of a meek teenager named Dapper, Liam finds himself in a world ruled by magic, systems, and mythical creatures. This time, he’s determined to live the life he never could in his old one. The wild fantasies he once harbored are finally within reach… but at what cost? =========================== 2 chapters daily!

In the gritty, gaslit streets of Eldhaven, Lira, a sharp-witted street thief, stumbles upon a glowing amber shard that pulses with ancient magic. Unknowingly binding herself to the Emberlight Pact—a covenant forged to balance the realms—she becomes a target for the sinister Hollow Ones, creatures that hunger for the shard’s power. Guided by Kael, a mysterious Keeper with golden eyes and secrets of his own, Lira must navigate a city teeming with alchemists, cutthroats, and forgotten magic. As the shard awakens dormant powers within her, Lira faces a choice: flee her destiny or embrace the fire within to protect the realms from unraveling. A tale of adventure, romance, and self-discovery, The Emberlight Pact weaves a thrilling journey through a world where every choice burns brighter than the last.

EXCERPT: “How did you get past the guards and track me to my private residence?” Lucien asked Meret. “A magician never reveals her secrets.” “You’re not a magician. You’re a thief.” “That’s a bit rude.” She raised a brow. “I’m sure there are friendlier synonyms. Like…‘unauthorized relocation specialist’?” “Thief.” he repeated, deadpan. ****************** She stole from him but He doesn’t want the art back… he wants her. ~~ Meret Quinn is a professional thief, known for vanishing without a trace and never leaving behind more than a calling card that nobody has ever managed to trace. She steals high-value artifacts for the thrill, not the money. Trust is a weakness to her and love is a liability she left behind a long time ago. But her latest job puts her on the radar of Lucien Moretti, a mafia billionaire with a taste for control and a reputation for never letting anyone get away with crossing him. He was supposed to make her disappear. Instead, he took something she actually cared about — her dog, Cray Cray. A secret no one was ever supposed to know. Now, if she wants him back, she has to play his game. One house. One lie. One string of impossible missions designed to flush out his enemies. And one condition she never expected: she has to pose as his fiancée until the job is done. She hates every second. He enjoys every minute. But pretending to be wanted by a man like him starts to blur lines — especially when he whispers things in her ear… and means them. Neither of them is used to losing. But obsession doesn’t play fair. CONTENT WARNING: This story is strongly 18+. It delves into dark romance themes such as obsession, control, lust, and manipulation, with morally complex characters navigating dangerous desires. While this is a love story, reader discretion is advised.

A young boy was living peacefully. Although he was poor and alone, he was happy with what he had. Until one day, a girl came into his lonely life, making it worth living. However, this also didn't last long when the girl he considered his only family in the world got afflicted with a mysterious illness! In the end, he sold his parent's house, the last memory he had of them, hoping to save his Lil Sis. He was even willing to live in the slums if he could save her and, for the first time in his life, stop this tragedy from happening! But fate yet played another trick on him when a greedy shop owner sold him fake medicine and tricked all the money he got after selling his parents' house! After being pushed into the corner, he hated those treacherous people; he hated the unfair life, and he even hated Heaven itself! In the moment of hatred and helplessness, he holloed to the sky, "IF I HAVE THE POWER, I'LL STEAL FROM HEAVEN ITSELF, JUST LIKE HOW IT STEALS EVERYONE FROM ME!" However, this boy didn't know that this absurd wish would be granted one day by something called the system, and it would also force him to walk on the path of a THIEF! A path that was despised and loathed by Heaven itself! ______ Discord Server: https://discord.gg/RPgypXgU

"Fate is destiny. An unmovable force that chokes the life out of everything and everyone you hold dear. It knows no emotions—neither love nor sadness, not even hate. You cannot run from it, you cannot escape it, and you cannot survive it. You can do only one thing." "What?" "Kill it. Or in your case, find the person who stole your fate and kill them”. Born in a deadly standstill between humanity and the Rache, there weren’t a lot of things that could go wrong in Jace's life. But they did. With his fate stolen and a mark upon his head, Jace will have to fight, crawl and claw his way to the thief of his fate. But fate is cruel. And Jace will be faced with the ultimate choice : Submit to Fate or break free from its chains and suffer the consequences.

From Thief to Champion Javier Restrepo thought the heist would change everything. 400 million in cash, rare boxing memorabilia, and finally enough money to escape the streets. Instead, his crew lies dead in a burning car while police sirens wail through Brooklyn. Then the impossible happens. The explosion that should have killed him sends Javier five years into the past—back to seventeen, back to the Marcus Garvey Group Home, back to every choice that led him down the wrong path. But this time, something else comes with him: the ghost of Vicente "El Martillo" Morales, heavyweight champion murdered thirty years ago. Vicente's spectral presence offers what no living trainer can: the knowledge to transform a street thief into a boxing legend. With supernatural guidance tracking his every improvement, Javier begins climbing from amateur tournaments toward professional glory. But the boxing world harbors its own dangers. Corrupt promoters control the sport's highest levels, and some secrets are worth killing for. As Javier rises through the ranks, he must navigate a system where talent alone isn't enough—and where his criminal past might be the key to surviving boxing's deadliest truths. Second chances don't come free. And champions are forged in blood and sacrifice. Content Disclaimer: This novel contains mature themes including violence, crime, death, and the brutal realities of professional boxing. The story features supernatural elements within a gritty urban setting and explores themes of redemption, corruption, and moral ambiguity. Reader discretion is advised for scenes depicting boxing violence, criminal activity, and intense emotional content. Fiction Notice: All characters, organizations, events, and locations in this work are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, actual events, or existing places is purely coincidental. This story is a work of imagination and should not be taken as factual representation of boxing, law enforcement, or any real-world institutions.

In a world where chakra determines power, status, and survival, Michael is a nobody—a powerless outcast in a city where the strong walk like gods. Expelled from school, hunted by elites, and scorned by a society that worships strength, his life was never meant to matter. Until one forbidden heist changed everything. While infiltrating the vault of C.O.S.M.O.S., the elite chakra defense force, Michael stumbles upon a cursed relic: the Black Lotus. A living anomaly, it shatters his view of the world—literally. Now, he sees reality where truth glows pale and corruption oozes like ink. The Black Lotus doesn’t just grant power—it rewrites existence. Michael begins to evolve not by training or leveling up, but by absorbing the essence of his enemies. With every death around him, his vision grows sharper, his body stronger—and his flame darker. But power comes at a price. As his body changes, so does his purpose. No longer just a thief or a survivor, Michael becomes a force of reckoning. He doesn’t seek revenge. He doesn’t seek redemption. He seeks judgment. And in a world built on injustice, all shall kneel.

She is a thief of the 24th century, but she has traveled back to a stupid and useless person without a father or mother, and it depends on the faces of those in the family. idiot? waste material? Very good, she will soon let these foolish Earthlings know what it means to regret deeply! Fighting spirit? Magic? Her dual cultivation of magic and martial arts crushes all geniuses. The position of head of the household? The Vermilion Bird Divine Beast? to want to? Sorry, she took it But who will tell her that this cute Zhengtai, who gets dizzy and vomits wildly while riding in a carriage, is really the mythical creature Suzaku? What kind of god is the mysterious soul that resides in her body, like an old man? And Why do other people's friends show all kinds of domineering aura, and their domineering aura is incomparable. Why are these few people around her, either the sly merchant fox man, the paralyzed iceberg technology otaku, or the fickle and charming ghost? The best one is probably that sick and beautiful man! What about the promised hegemony over the world and the tyranny of all directions?

Yuno is an unlucky part-timer working in a convenience store for Espers and Guides. That means they sell stuff that makes their store look like an adult shop. During his shift, the highest-grade aphrodisiac they have was stolen. He chased the thief, determined to retrieve the stolen Item from their store. But, much to Yuno's annoyance, he found himself in a dangerous situation with Ki Gayoon— the infamous Esper on the verge of a Rampage. How does the saying go again? 'The way to an Esper's heart is through his d*ck.' Is Yuno supposed to, uhm, do "it" to calm Ki Gayoon before he snaps and kills them both? #guide #esper #guideverse

Cael is no legend – just a skilled thief drowning in debt. When a final job offers a way out, he must steal the Null Contract from the Ledger Spire, a towering archive of every obligation ever sworn. But the Spire is alive. It reshapes its halls, whispering temptations and stealing memories with every step. As Cael navigates its labyrinth alone, he faces an impossible choice: unleash humanity’s freedom or seal its chains forever. In the end, he made a sacrifice to keep the world intact, emerging with nothing but a single reminder: "I chose to remember enough to know why I did it."

"Echoes of Etherealands: Chronicles of Lawless Haven," follow Axel, a skilled thief in Lawless Haven, a city brimming with danger and factions. When an ancient artifact awakens his latent powers, Axel becomes entangled in a prophecy that foretells his pivotal role in an impending war. Joined by diverse companions, he embarks on an epic quest, facing mythical creatures and powerful adversaries. As tensions escalate and the specter of war looms, Axel must unlock ancient knowledge, rally allies, and confront his inner demons to restore equilibrium to Etherealands.

In a world where your Class defines your destiny, Lars Marigold wanted to be anything but ordinary. Mage? Too specialized. Warrior? Too rigid. Thief? Too shady. He trained in everything a little magic, a little swordplay, a lot of creativity. But on the day his class awakened, the verdict was final: Generalist. A "versatile" class with no strengths, no advantages, and no future. To most, it’s a death sentence for adventuring dreams. To Lars, it’s just the start of a different kind of legend. Armed with a spark of magic, a wrist-mounted crossbow, and more determination than common sense, Lars is thrown into an elite apprenticeship he barely qualifies for. He’ll face monsters, trials, and deadly classmates all while trying to earn a certification that could make or break his future. Because if the world won’t give him a class worth respecting, he’ll force them to respect what he becomes.

Ramses was a lifelong kleptomaniac—a man who stole anything that wasn’t nailed down (and sometimes, things that were). From childhood trinkets to priceless artworks, he pilfered with equal parts audacity and misplaced charity. By the time he died—a corrupt politician turned infamous gentleman thief—he’d robbed the rich, the poor, and even the Pope, with no regrets except that it had all become rather boring. But death was only the beginning. Instead of hell or heaven, Ramses finds himself in the hands of two cosmic bureaucrats who, desperate to be rid of him, offer reincarnation in another world. With a spin of the celestial wheel and a little opportunistic “borrowing,” Ramses gets a gift...or well two. And a curse. Now born in cultivation world as an orphan Ramses finds himself with a singular goal. To steal the secrets of immortality. And everything in between. Armed with cunning, insatiable curiosity, and an unshakable urge to liberate anything shiny, Ramses will rise from an orphaned infant to a cultivator feared not for his strength—but for his ability to steal techniques, treasures, and hearts alike.

Four lovers. One woman. Infinite secrets. Sana lives with a terrifying truth: she isn’t alone in her own mind. A shy, innocent girl who dreams of quiet love. A seductive thief who always gets what she wants. A carefree singer who lives for music and passion. A cold, calculating killer with no remorse. Each man she loves only knows one of her. None of them are ready for the whole truth. But secrets can’t stay buried forever. When her dark side emerges, the ones who love her must decide: will they run from the monster inside her—or embrace it? Loving Her Darkness is a dark, addictive romance-thriller where love and danger intertwine, and nothing is as it seems

Caelum is a stammerer and thief with a curse that must be kept hidden from every one in the city of Valdyr especially the queen. One day, his mother is killed and the seal to his curse is broken, secrets and lies swirl around him while the truth gets lost in the world of flames. Will he ever find out the secret of his birth or will his curse bury him before the truth finds him?

Alistar Rouge was born a thief, raised a thief, and a thief by choice, so when The Fence gave him a sweet tip about a precious jewel belonging to a careless noblewoman, he couldn't not attempt to steal it. Obviously, he got caught, but something else happened that went beyond his wildest expectations. Not only was he cursed with the sweetest, most dreadful curse, but he unintentionally involved an innocent woman who merely tried to save him. Now, they hungered, and the city of Onyxport became their hunting ground. They prowled the night, and others cowered in fear of them for they were the terror. Who knew that being evil felt so good?

Darkness covering an unfamilar city, the night growls with hunger... Thrown into a new body and a new life, Ray awakens. "Where am I?" "Your first task has arrived", a feminine robotic voice echoed. Ray turned around to find a woman standing on the edge of the roof. "Prevent her imminent death. Failure: Penalty will be... GLIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIITCCCCCCCCCCCCCHHHHHHHH "Love?" "Save a girl?" Hahahahaahahaha [Regre..glitchh...] Consume these innocent people and kill those whimsical Gods. "You will reverse all creation for me." -----------‐--------- Disclaimer: Strong language and Themes of abuse and violence present. R18 scenes are there but there's no NTR(only netori) Reader discretion advised. ------------------------------------------------------ Read my other works if you're interested in the verse- Villain: Girlfriend Thief Villain: Surviving the Yandere Academy with a Gun ---------------------------- None of my works are dropped, and I'll update all of them. But! Like a particular series and want me to update it more than the others? Just let me know in the comments!

A street-hardened prize fighter and her childhood friend, a thief addicted to adrenaline, find themselves embroiled on opposite sides of an ancient spiritual war. When the world begins to crumble, they discover that there are two sides to the battle: those who rebuke the darkness and those who choose to embrace it. Granted unparalleled power and surrounded by the supernatural, the two friends must decide for themselves what is right. Or do they even get a choice at all?

My scheduled boyfriend turned out to be a thief !? ♡"

When a failed thief is imprisoned and witnesses a King leading his city toward destruction, he must overcome his self-doubt and save the kingdom and himself.

In the year 2025, a curious linguist named Liam Routh discovers an ancient, untitled book hidden deep within the archives of a massive private library. Bound in leather and sealed with a forgotten symbol—a sun pierced by three arrows—the book claims to hold the true story of Kael of No-Name, a boy erased from his powerful family line over four thousand years ago. As Liam begins to read, the air shifts. The ink glows. And suddenly, he’s not just reading the story—he’s living it. Transported to a time of ruthless warlords, forgotten gods, and wild desert lands, Liam follows the audacious journey of Kael: a castaway prince turned rebel dreamer who escapes his tyrannical bloodline to forge a kingdom of laughter, love, and freedom in a land untouched by empire. With a band of misfits by his side—including a drunk who thinks he’s royalty, a seductive thief, and a spear-wielding queen—Kael dares to challenge fate, conquer chaos, and rewrite history. But kingdoms built on ideals are often the first to be tested by war.