This Is Not An Act Of Spite

Kaito Igarashi has a problem—he’s an introvert with an extreme case of social anxiety. Despite being decently handsome and knowing how to dress well, he lacks the confidence to hold a proper conversation. The result? An awkward mess of a college freshman who turns into a blushing, stuttering disaster at the mere thought of social interaction. Yet, for some reason, girls seem to simp over him. Maybe it’s the air of mystery he unintentionally exudes, or perhaps it’s the fact that he never tries too hard. But inside, Kaito is screaming—he wants to change. With the help of an eccentric extroverted roommate, a tsundere childhood friend, and a quiet but observant girl from his literature class, Kaito embarks on a journey to break free from his self-imposed prison. His goal? Learn How to Not Be an Introvert. But overcoming years of anxiety isn’t as easy as changing outfits. Awkward misunderstandings, panic attacks in public, and one-too-many embarrassing encounters await him. Will Kaito succeed, or will he forever be the guy who answers texts three days late?

【You can skip the Prequel chapters which won't affect your reading】 He cradled an incense burner in his hand and lit thirty minutes of incense. Wisps of blue smoke swirled around, and in that instant, his Divine Thought pierced heaven and earth, all worldly fetters dissolved into nothingness. Such was the Immortal.

Evah, a curious young girl, embarks on a transformative journey that leads her to a person whose nobility and grace captivate her. She aspires to match their greatness, but doubts creep in—can she ever truly become like them? As her path unfolds, Evah faces a moral dilemma: when the well-being of others takes precedence over the person she loves, how does she make the right choice? The conflict between loyalty and the greater good leaves her torn. Throughout her journey, Evah finds solace in her savior, a selfless figure dedicated to helping others. Yet, as she grows closer to them, she begins to question not only her own worth but whether her savior is as pure as they seem. Could their actions, though noble, conceal darker motives? Evah must decide if she can trust the person who once seemed like her guiding light or if she must chart her own path, questioning everything she believed. Weekly Novel Updates Every Saturday Evening! Dear readers, I'm excited to announce that starting this week, you can look forward to new chapters every Saturday evening!

Everyday was the same for Skullius. An Undead minion of the lowest order like him, didn’t have to find a grand purpose… other than mining mana gems for his Lich master, of course. His peers thought so. They lacked ambition. To be fair, so did he. But there was just that something that kept nagging at him. A spark that no other skeleton seemed to have. Other than being the sassy bullshitter obsessed with mana that he was, why did Skullius vaguely remember being something other than a Moronic Undead drone once? What had come before his Undeath? In the end, it was this spark that allowed our atrocious hero to escape the clutches of his evil master and reach another world. And it is in this world, chock full of dangers – most beckoned by Skullius’ abnormally horrendous luck, to be honest – that the skeleton’s journey begins. In Aigas – the new world – he prepared for the greatest getback of an age armed with a power greater than that of the Liches of Deadmanland! ...... [Author’s Answers To Popular Readers’ Questions] Q: (IHateArjuun77) -Hey author, is your book trash?- A: (Author) -Haha, screw you dear reader. The answer is NO. The story has elements of comedy, action, magic, adventure and Brutality. Like it gets really dark sometimes. There’s a comprehensive story with characters that I tried my damndest to NOT make generic on top of a cool power system that’s for the most part easy to understand. So its not trash. Q: (IFreakingHateArjuun56) -Hey author why is your first volume so slow paced and... trash?- A: (Author) -Haha. It’s how I designed the First Volume to be. It’s a fun setup that doesn’t focus on many things other than the MC’s mentality, powers and route of progression. The next volumes are normal paced, focusing on the world, the villains and general expansion but all while still retaining the book theme and fun experience- Q: (ShadeIsAPervert001) -Hey author, I instinctively sense that I’ll hate this book, when should I drop? A: (Author) -Is this the same reader?! Anyway, I’ll give a range. Read a minimum of the first 20 chapters to a max of up to chapter 44 before you decide on anything too rash. I’ll hunt down this reader! --- Discord: [ https://discord.gg/8hcraTjzE9 ]

Fate God: “I have not decided your destiny; it is you who have chosen me. Listen to my maxims, my dear follower.” Death God: “The abyss of the departed awaits…”

Gary Smith arrived in a peculiar world of beastmasters, where an ancient taboo was reborn from the depth of time, and an evil god was lurking. In this world, birds and beasts, rivers and mountains, even elements could spawn spiritual power and turn into pet beasts. Among them, the powerful ones became ecological niches by themselves, radiating secret realm ecosystems such as the Yellow Spring, Skeleton Kingdom, Succubus Nest, and Kingdom of the Sky Tree, nurturing countless followers. The beastmasters make contracts with the pet beasts, nurture them, and control the spiritual power. After witnessing the "Taboo Sun" event, Gary Smith obtained the ability to extract materials from everything in the world and compile "Secret Food". Through the Evolutionary Secret Food, the combination of "The Shattered Dusk World" + "Ancient Dragon’s Dead Egg" results in the Feast of the End. When the pet beast consumes it, it evolves into the Dusk Dragon God. The Dusk Domain erodes the world, turning into the God at the end of time. The Skill Secret Food allows the pet beasts to plunder skills from everything, becoming omniscient and omnipotent. The Sacrificial Secret Food snatches the taboo time, sacrifices the ancient beings, and blasphemes against the gods. His style of beast control also started to become peculiar. There is the Spider Shadow that devours ancient dragons and weaves dreams of all lives with its threads, the Red Master that pollutes the multiverse, and the Devourer of the Realms, who consumes worlds... In response to this, he explained, "My pet beasts are just a bit peculiar. They really are not evil gods!"

"Alright, new plan: avoid death, rewrite fate, and get stupidly rich." Zylith did not sign up for this. One moment, she's minding her own business, reading a perfectly predictable fantasy novel. The next? BAM. She's inside the book-stuck as a noble lady who, if the original plot has anything to say about it, is doomed to die sick and miserable. Absolutely not. If she's going to be trapped here, she has two goals: ✔ Stay alive. ✔ Stack enough wealth to live like a medieval CEO. Unfortunately, the story refuses to cooperate. The crown prince, who should be madly in love with the heroine? Nope. Instead, he flirts with Zylith and bickers with the actual protagonist like a petulant child. The "mysterious" archmage? Yeah, he kidnapped the wrong person (guess who). The fourth male lead-who was supposed to be a master manipulator? Yes, he was absolutely cunning. And the knight, who wasn't even supposed to be in this part of the story yet? Why does he keep asking her for life advice instead of guarding something important? Meanwhile, the heroine? She's her best friend now. Between disrupting the original plot, introducing modern innovations, and making sure Selena doesn't meet her tragic fate, Zylith has her hands full. But if she plays her cards right, she won't just survive-she'll thrive And you know what , if she's going to be trapped here, she might as well get filthy rich doing it.

This Game is Too Real is an online novel that tells the story of a protagonist who unexpectedly gets a chance to experience a super-real game world. In this game, he can not only feel sensory stimulation that is no different from reality, but also obtain real-world skills and resources by completing tasks and challenges. The game and reality are intertwined, and the protagonist's growth and exploration in the game gradually affect and change his real life. With its unique setting, exciting plot and rich imagination, the novel makes readers feel as if they are in this super-real game world, experiencing adventures and challenges that are completely different from reality. At the same time, it also explores profound themes such as virtuality and reality, growth and responsibility, which is thought-provoking.

Do Hyun is a person that deceiving the world due to his trauma with his mother. But, the more he cannot accept it, he feel devastated. In this new world, a monster can appear as a manifestation of fear, trauma, everything that person dislike and want to forget.

Suddenly, memories of a war hero surfaced. A life shrouded in smoke and distance, succeeding as a villainous actor. #actor, #drama, #modernfantasy, # genius. This is a translation of a novel from kakao.

This is a poetry book that expresses feelings and Thoughts of my own .It contains poems mostly about love and I hope You like it .

Act 10: Battle Of Universe

Jeneil, a destitute girl, is rescued by Mr. Hanes who becomes her guardian. Unexpectedly, they both develop romantic feelings for each other. As they explore their forbidden love, they are about to discover the consequences of their actions.

Synopsis: Lu Chunhe was just an ordinary shut-in from Earth—cowardly, risk-averse, and content with a life of mediocrity. But when he wakes up in the broken, battered body of a notorious fraud in a world of ruthless cultivators, survival becomes his only priority. The original owner of this body was a con artist—an imposter who stole the identity of a noble young master, infiltrated a powerful sect, and spent his days abusing his status. But arrogance has a price, and after provoking the wrong people, he was beaten to death and discarded like trash. Now, trapped in a body on the brink of collapse, Lu Chunhe barely has time to process his situation before a terrifying vision strikes him—a glimpse of the future where the very sect he now belongs to is annihilated in a brutal war. With enemies all around and no allies to rely on, Lu Chunhe does the only thing he can: he runs. He flees the sect, convinced he has outsmarted fate. But fate refuses to let him go. A system—cold, relentless, and bound to his very existence—whispers in his mind, forcing him onto a path of destruction. [Death Event Triggered: Return to the Sect.] No matter how far he runs, the system drags him back, pushing him toward the death flag he so desperately wants to escape. Lu Chunhe isn't a hero. He isn't a warrior. He just wants to live. But against a system that exists only to kill him, survival may be the hardest thing of all.

Between the Pak and Han families, there had always been a feud. In order to end it, Han Gwanseon proposed a marriage contract to Pak Yeonmi, but she ran away with her lover. Instead of breaking the contract, Gwanseon decided not to waste time and took her brother, Pak Jiwon, who was unaware of what was happening and would have been against it, as he hated Gwanseon. In reality, Gwanseon’s goal from the very beginning was not to marry Yeonmi, but to get his hands on Jiwon.

"who ever falls first, loses their all" She lived and thrived in the heart of men. Making their hearts flutter with just a smile from her And them kneeling in subservience with just a hook of her pinky. She took a great joy in this. When she was given a job, to make the almighty Duke of the north infatuated with her. She thought it was going to be like her previous jobs. But unknowingly to her, she was going to be in for a long ride. It was supposed to be a job and a game but sometimes , things don't go as we planned.

this will be around two different mcs who are different world one is a dragon and second is elf

[LitRPG / Isekai / Adventure / Action / Comedy] Inspired by Mushoku Tensei, God of War, Bloodborne, Elden Ring & Warhammer 40k. Zen Hawthorn is a strange fellow, born with a curse that makes everyone question his sanity. In a cruel twist of fate, he embarks on a journey to avenge his grandfather; further unlocking the mysteries of the world he lives in.  Join him on an action-adventure-romcom journey filled with Demons, celestials, and cosmic beings as he narrates from his humble beginning to the prevention of the Demon King's resurrection and more. Beware of plentiful memes, Easter eggs, and references found within. This story contains Japanese folklores, Norse & Greek mythology along with Elves, Demons, Reptilians, Vikings and Dragons. Have fun reading! Book 1 - Not An Isekai Story (Completed) [Rewritten] Book 2 - Not An Isekai Story Unshipped (In Progress) Book 3 - Simply Not Another Isekai Story (Coming Soon) Book 4 - Simply Not Another Isekai Story Unlimited (Coming Soon)

Ann experienced the devastating loss of her mother at a tender age, and her father, John, remarried scarcely a month after her mother's passing. The years following her mother's death were marked by profound misery, particularly during her final year of high school. In an attempt to escape her sorrow, Ann began working at Smith & Co., where fate led her to a man who would come to symbolize her salvation—Tobias, whom she believed to be her soulmate. Ann’s life took an unexpected turn when she entered into a surrogate contract, a decision born from her desire to protect her father’s company from financial ruin—an agreement made in his absence and without his knowledge. This is a passionate and intricate tale, where eroticism, love, and manipulation intertwine in an intense game of power dynamics. The narrative follows a compelling and forbidden love affair between an ambitious, powerful billionaire whose luxurious world is veiled in secrecy and vulnerability, and Ann, who, driven by duty and familial obligation, finds herself bound by a contract that forever alters the course of her life. As their chemistry deepens, the pair must navigate the treacherous waters of trust, desire, and the ever-shifting balance of power and wealth, all while their passionate romance unfolds in breathtaking and unforgettable moments. At its core, this is a story that explores forbidden attraction, raw emotion, and what it truly means to experience love, redefining the boundaries of desire and commitment.

When the Awakening happened, every adult over 20 gained a single unique power. Nathan Carter, a corporate worker on the rise, awakened to fire manipulation—growing stronger the more he fought. At first, he thought this was his golden ticket out of the corporate grind, a chance to finally be someone. But that dream went up in flames the second he saw what the world had become—a battlefield of lunatics, where extremists used their newfound powers to shove their deranged ideologies down everyone’s throats. Now, Nathan isn’t just another salaryman. He’s part of HERO, the last line of defense against a world gone insane. From nature-worshipping zealots who want to erase human civilization to wannabe warlords who think strength alone makes the rules—Nathan fights them all, grinning like a maniac and screaming: "I’LL BURN YOUR STUPID SHIT!"

Eohedon Napheerius is an inherently loved being by the world, but his human nature leads him to corruption and abandonment by grace. In his philosophical journey, he struggles for redemption while confronting the effects of selfishness, narcissism, anarchism, and the concentration of power. Through his judgments and interactions with companions who embody key aspects of human morality, Eohedon explores questions of justice, morality, and free will, seeking inner peace through a profound reflection on balance and wisdom. His story does not focus on magical power, but on personal growth.

A high school girl who is living her daily life is suddenly sent to a fantasy world where magic exists, the beautiful girl's journey begins in that fantasy world, to find out who sent her to that world, for what purpose, etc., a mountain of questions keeps spinning in her brain.

Alicia Stardust, the main antagonist of the Otome Game: Love Beneath The Moonlight. Surely, reincarnating into her body would be a bad thing right? Nope. Becoming a Villainess was one of the best things that could have happened to me. Despite being born as the genius daughter of a Duke with every single magic spirit at her command, Alicia Stardust fell for the crown prince and used every possible means to seek an engagement with him, regardless of if her methods were vicious or wicked. However, after succeeding and gaining the engagement with the Crown Prince, it was then that her ruthless behavior became highlighted and she became unfavorable to many within the noble faction. Her downfall would finally arrive when she tried to kill the female lead, a commoner from the countryside who won the affection of her beloved Crown Prince. She was then exiled and was scorned as a wicked woman who met a rightful end, at least in the game that is. After spending three days straight playing the game I passed out. When I finally regained my consciousness I found myself waking up in the body of Alicia Stardust six months before she enters the Royal Academy of Magic. "Hahaha, some would think of this as unfortunate... but this is a blessing! I will embarrass that female lead and show this world what a real Villainess is capable of!"

Once a ruthless dictator, Zhao Min dies betrayed—only to awaken in a world ruled by sects and cultivators. Stripped of power but not his mind, he refuses to bow. Granted a system that rewards leadership, he builds his own sect—not with brute strength, but with strategy, manipulation, and control. But rival factions want him crushed, powerful cultivators dismiss him, and old enemies lurk in the shadows. They think him weak. They are wrong. Zhao Min will rise again—not as a mere cultivator, but as a ruler. And this time, he will not be betrayed.

When an intergalactic empire invades the planet, the people of Earth must put together a team of champions to fight the Imperials in a tournament with the fate of the world on the line. Their team consists of a street thug, a serial killer, an adventurer, a distinguished nobleman, and a mysterious masked man. Do these men have what it takes to protect Earth’s freedom or will they be just another planet added to the Emperor’s collection?

The Earth as humans knew it was about to change with the discovery and realization that they were not alone. The Federation took an offensive approach to the first appearance of extraterrestrials causing a massive scare. However, mankind was neither as weak nor as strong as the fools or wise believed. In all this chaos, a young man in his early twenties gets an opportunity to take advantage of changing times. **** Carter was born into a normal family, after inheriting a store, he awakened the Bussiness Management System. "What does the intergalactic war have to do with me?" "Come, come, I sell spaceships and weapons fifty years ahead of the timeline"