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I closed my eyes and let out a long, shuddering breath. The needle slipped through my numb fingers and clattered onto the rough pavement. Nothingness swirled around me, bringing the first peace I'd felt in my short, miserable life. No one would miss me, and if any did...? Well, there was always someone else to beat or rape. They'd move on quickly. But then...gods? Since when did nothingness have so many gods? Chosen by the goddess of Fate, I'm thrust into a world of magic and wonder alongside nine other heroes. A world where the gods reign supreme, and evil is vanquished before it can spread its blight. Can such a place truly exist? Could life really be worth living? I've heard that the brightest lights cast the longest shadows, but my life has been nothing but darkness. Perhaps this new world will be the chance I need to find the light, to see the other side. Discord: https://discord.gg/PX3xqJdZMY

"Guardian: The Hero" follows the journey of a 17-year-old boy name Alex who stumbles upon a mysterious ring with incredible power. As he tries to uncover the ring's secrets, he's hunted by demons who want to use its power for evil. With the ring's power growing inside him, the boy must learn to control it and face his destiny. He transforms from an ordinary teenager to a brave guardian, determined to protect the ring and the world from falling into the wrong hands. Will he be able to overcome the darkness and rise as a hero?

⚠️Hi guys, I'm new here. I hope you can enjoy it, this is English AI translate of my Indonesia novel: Magical Cowboy.⚠️ ❗❗FOR THE SECOND AND LAST TIME, THE AI ONLY FOR TRANSLATE. ALL THE STORIES, CHARACTERS, WORLD BUILDING, AND PLOT COMPLITELY BY ME! I REPEAT BY ME, A HUMAN! PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE READING IT!❗❗ I'm posting on Royal Road too! Please do not hesitate to check it! On RoyalRoad.com with the name THE_ASMODEUS ❗This is Zero to Hero story❗ Kaizoku was wandering around, looking for the shop he wanted. After finding it, he bought the revolver he desired. Kaizoku is a 19th years old who loves cowboy fiction, and he collects almost every firearm with a cowboy theme. Not just guns, he also buys costumes and hats. After purchasing the revolver he wanted, Kaizoku walked back to his apartment. As he opened the front door, Kaizoku suddenly fell—the floor had turned into a pit leading to an unknown place.

It is a novel that explores the boundaries between life and death, second chances, and the redemptive power of love. Victor, a young university student struggling to overcome his painful past, is caught up in a tragic accident that threatens to take his life. However, in his last moments, a mysterious light surrounds him and offers him the opportunity to return to life, under one condition: he must fulfill an unknown mission.

Alia is a skilled thief who, in search of a legendary treasure, sneaks into a castle under the cover of night. However, she unexpectedly witnesses the castle’s owner, the handsome and cold-hearted billionaire Marcellus, murder his wife. In the chaos of her escape, Alia is discovered and killed by him. But death isn’t the end. Alia wakes up to find herself reborn a year earlier, this time in the body of the wife Marcellus had killed—Livia. Faced with the man who had once killed her, now acting outwardly kind but still harboring deadly intentions, Alia knows she must uncover the truth within a year and avoid the same tragic fate. Her plan? Escape the castle and steal the treasure. During her time in the castle, Alia discovers that Livia’s identity is far from simple, and she soon finds herself tangled in a deeper conspiracy. Marcellus’s younger brother, Elias, has a close, secret relationship with Livia, one that seems to involve hidden feelings. As Alia secretly investigates Marcellus’s true intentions, she is drawn to his conflicting mixture of gentleness and coldness. At the same time, the body of Livia compels her to develop feelings for Elias, whose tender care for her awakens a sense of warmth. Caught in a whirlwind of emotions, Alia realizes that every person’s motives are more complex than they first appear, and she must make difficult choices between truth, revenge, love, and survival. As the one-year deadline approaches, the conspiracy unfolds, and Marcellus’s true intentions toward Livia are exposed. Alia finally finds a chance to escape. But with emotions tangled and fate inextricably linked to the castle, will she choose revenge and freedom, or will she find redemption and true love within the deadly walls of the castle?

Neva and Rhett, the two youths have their heart strings attached in love. Interfering their peaceful life circumstances unfolds scattering blades in their romance. Ishmael, with a heart of spikes, he looks to mend the wound, searching and failing for his Neva separated from him. Rays of love and joy filtering through clouds of horror in the world, Neva before him once more. The twisted fate entangling them, reveals the game of sphere as misery burns their soul. Concealed life beyond turning pages—one after another. The tale gathers: sin and virtue, tragedy and fortune, strength and weakness, destruction and creation, love and hate. Illusion is where we live; in the Garden of Eden before the fall of man. Illusive is serenity; an evermore sanguine of love. Visionary of Eden in the new earth; sows hope deep in the soul. Delusory pleasure of the world; shall bring us burns in the ocean of fire. Illusive Eden is peace. Illusive Eden is tragedy. The fall of the man, even now bleeding red. The whisper whirls with the dawn of a man. He, who pretends to be the Hero. (The girl who promised to always be together, Forbids him to ever appear, Refusing to recognise him, She disregards all he ever had. Vowing to protect her, He's the terrifying truth she hopes rules lie. Tripping and ripping her, He's the living tragedy looming in on her life. He once was her Elayne, now her hiraeth; He's the villain pretending to be a Hero.)

Yoonah, a film producer with a talent for turning stories into cinematic masterpieces, stumbles upon a peculiar novel during her search for the next big project. The book is unlike anything she’s ever encountered—not a single character has a name, except for one: Wonwoo. Its eerie final words haunt her: If you want to know more about this book, find Wonwoo. Unable to shake her curiosity, Yoonah spends a sleepless night thinking about the mystery, but she ultimately dismisses it as a clever marketing ploy. That is, until an anonymous message arrives, directing her to an architecture company where she meets Wonwoo, the cold CEO whose name matches the book’s cryptic clue. Unbeknownst to them both,Wonwoo has traversed time seven times to save Yoonah’s life, sacrificing his memories in the process, no longer knowing who Yoonah is. As Yoonah dives deeper into the mystery of the book and her connection to Wonwoo, she uncovers a tale of love and sacrifice.

My existence was simple and ordinary, trapped in the monotony of a routine that seemed to go on forever. Every day, for as long as I can remember, went by in a predictable way, with no surprises or shocks. However, there was something that broke with this apparent normality: at certain moments, without warning, the continuity of time was fractured. It was a strange and disconcerting phenomenon. The whole world froze. People, objects, even the air I breathed were suspended, as if the universe had held its breath. Everything but me. I was the only one capable of moving, of exploring that frozen state. At first, I thought it was a dream, a hallucination or some kind of brain anomaly, but eventually I realised it was real. However, I could not shake the feeling that I was not as alone as it seemed. There was something in that absolute silence, something that made me feel watched, stalked. Was I really the only one who could move in those moments? Or perhaps, there was something - or someone - else who was also walking in the stillness of time.

In the heart-wrenching tale "After Nine Lives," Vanya's existence is a never-ending cycle of birth, suffering, and rebirth. Born as the illegitimate child of a mistress, Vanya's life is forever marred by the cruel fate that awaits her. Orphaned at a tender age, Vanya is forced into a loveless engagement with a wealthy and ruthless man. Desperate to escape the shackles of this arranged marriage, Vanya flees to marry the love of her life. For a brief moment, she tastes happiness, but it's short-lived. Her husband's brutal nature is revealed, and Vanya's life becomes a living hell. Her grandmother's tragic death at his hands, coupled with her stepsister's cruel betrayal, leaves Vanya shattered. The memories of her husband's sadistic smile and her stepsister's smug face are forever etched in her mind. Yet, fate grants Vanya a second chance. She's reborn, determined to alter her destiny and find true love. But with each new life, Vanya faces insurmountable hurdles. She's met with rejection, heartbreak, and loss at every turn. Her quest for happiness seems forever elusive. However, a glimmer of hope appears in each life. Vanya meets a man who bears an uncanny resemblance to her true love from her second life. The same piercing eyes, the same bright smile, and the same kind heart. It's as if fate is giving her another chance to rekindle the love they shared. The vows they exchanged in a past life – to be together for seven lifetimes – now seem like a beacon of hope. Vanya begins to realize that she's been given multiple chances to relive their love story, to correct the mistakes of the past, and to create a new destiny. As Vanya navigates her ninth and final life, she must confront the darkness of her past and the evil that has haunted her for so long. She must also face the ultimate question: will she finally find redemption and true love, or will she remain forever trapped in this vicious cycle of birth, death, and rebirth? Will Vanya be able to break the curse and find happiness with her soulmate, or will fate have other plans for her? Dive into the world of "After Nine Lives" to find out.

Forny wakes up in a virtual world with no memory of how he got there. To escape, he must defeat the five Supreme Creators, beings who control this digital universe, while facing a restriction that limits his abilities and makes him vulnerable. In his quest for the Escape Code, he uncovers secrets that reveal that nothing is as it seems and that his struggle is part of a larger plan that threatens both worlds. Now, Forny must make difficult choices to protect his allies and survive, while trying to change a fate that seems inevitable.

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A story of a young man ''Eric'' with the will to get stronger never manifested his inner energy force ''KAI''. Neglected by his family and his so called friends at school. Rejected by society and this wretched world. Him being the descendant of the Great Hero ''Legend'' was a self dignity which saw himself as a burden. But for his will to never give up, he sworn to protect innocent lives even if it take years for him to manifest ''KAI''.

Our main character teleported one day to another world. He got some godly power , with the help of them. He will explore new possibilities and mysteries. He will discover new things. He makes new friends and family. Let's join and support our awesome main character in his journey .

Joon Park, a 25-year-old battling stage 3 thyroid cancer, believes his time is up as he closes his eyes in a hospital room. Yet, instead of darkness, he awakens in an emergency room, inexplicably performing life-saving actions as a doctor. When tragedy strikes again, he finds himself reborn, this time as a firefighter. Joon discovers that each time he dies, he is reincarnated into a purposeful new role—a teacher, chef, scientist, and more—always in South Korea but in vastly different settings. Retaining memories of his past lives, Joon grows deeply connected to the people he meets and the lessons each life brings. He also encounters a mysterious figure who appears across his lives, hinting at a larger force behind his journey. As Joon cycles through lives, he grapples with mortality, legacy, and the meaning of existence. He cherishes bonds formed across lifetimes, even as those he loves don’t remember him. Through acts of service, creativity, and compassion, Joon learns to embrace the beauty of each fleeting moment.

Ethan Foster, a passionate high school teacher from a prestigious academic family, feels the pressure to live up to his family’s legacy. Despite his love for history and mythology, he often feels overshadowed by more successful relatives. After his grandfather’s death, Ethan returns to the family estate for the funeral. While exploring his grandfather’s study, he stumbles upon an old diary filled with notes about a mysterious book titled *The Rise of the Useless Illegitimate Son.* The book, which has no author or publisher, originally belonged to Ethan’s great-grandfather. Intrigued, Ethan begins reading and quickly becomes engrossed in the story. The book tells the story of Kaelan Winchester, the illegitimate son of a duke who is seen as useless but eventually becomes a hero by saving the world, though he tragically dies in the end. After he finishes the book, Ethan has an accident. He slips down the stairs, hits his head, and falls into a coma. As Ethan gets used to his new life, he sees that Kaelan's family really cares about Kaelan, even though he never knew it. In the original story, they die trying to protect him. Now, Ethan has to choose whether to stick to the original plot or find a way to save himself and everyone else. Determined to change their fate, he uses what he knows from the story to team up with humans and supernatural beings to stop a group of wizards who want to destroy the world. He also grows close to Rowan Everhart, the son of his older brother’s swordsmanship teacher, and they develop a strong romantic relationship. Will he be able to save himself, his family, and the world?

Hero Killer Synopsis In a world where superhuman abilities, known as Kore, are inherited through bloodlines, Jin-Woo is born with a power that seems weak and insignificant compared to the overwhelming abilities of others. His older sister, Yoo Ara, is a rising hero, shining in the spotlight with her radiant abilities. Meanwhile, Jin-Woo struggles in the shadows, overlooked and dismissed by everyone, including his sister. But when Jin-Woo accidentally gets caught in the aftermath of a battle between the most powerful hero of the generation, Kang-Woo, and a dangerous villain, he discovers that his Kore, the power of shadows, holds far more potential than he ever realized. Though Kang-Woo is invincible and revered, Jin-Woo sees the darker side of the hero world. Disillusioned with the corruption and hypocrisy within the Hero Association, Jin-Woo becomes a vigilante, hunting down corrupt heroes and villains alike. Armed with his growing abilities, he steps into a world of shadows and danger, determined to carve his own path. As Jin-Woo’s powers evolve, he uncovers a secret organization known as the Obsidian Order, a group with ties to forbidden Kore experiments and shadowy figures that could change the fate of the world. Now, he must choose whether to fight for justice in his own way or to succumb to the darkness that calls to him. In a world of heroes, villains, and shadows, Jin-Woo is neither—he is the Hero Killer.

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We follow the misadventures of Zik, an unassuming mid-level hero cursed with the peculiar ability to see the world as a chaotic video game. While this power seems promising, it quickly spirals into a series of unfortunate events. Every mundane moment transforms into a pixelated nightmare, as his power seem to amuse itself with his suffering.

"...disobey me and I will kill you." The child remained unfazed, as if her father, the king, were merely discussing the weather. The captain swallowed hard. The girl was either remarkably brave or dangerously foolish. . . . "Do not underestimate the princess, Nathan. We need her to overthrow him." "Father, she's the last person anyone should worry about. There's no one easier to fool than a princess raised in confinement." . . . "Daphne... how did you know I could do it?" "What are you talking about?" "I never told you about that power." "..." "Something even my mother doesn't know. So how could you, a princess who has never left the palace, know it?" "..." "Daphne—" "Say, little sister... you have a bird." "What are you—" "A bird that no one knows about... hidden away where no one could ever find it." "..." "So, who else but you would know about it?" "... No one?" "Wrong," she smiled. "The little birdie knows... Especially when it escapes." Better experience at Mangatoon/Noveltoon.

Yeon-woo had a twin brother who disappeared five years ago. One day, a pocket watch left by his brother returned to his possession. Inside, he found a hidden diary in which was recorded “By the time you hear this, I guess I will be already dead….” Obelisk, the Tower of the Sun God, a world where several universes and dimensions intersect. In this world, his brother had fallen victim to betrayal while climbing up the tower. After learning the truth, Yeon-woo decided to climb the tower along with his brother’s diary. “From now on, I am Jeong-woo Cha.”

One curse, friends turned foes. Their fate rests on she who shall love one and on her love shall he rise again to seek revenge on what he had Lost.

"Shall I tell you a little secret? But I have to warn you, you won't like it." No one likes spoilers, therefore, I present this to you. "Is it a book filled with spoilers or a book specifically about spoilers?" Read between the lines, that is what you do when you are eager to find out. To figure out a secret, to interpret and keep note of what there is to come. "It is kind of like that, but I would rather refer to it as a compilation or a series." "Or an outline, a note, reminder for what'll end up happening, whatever feels right to you." A story that has only one plot, universe, and meaning is not how you would describe this one. Spoiler though, you'll never be satisfied. /Extra/ "One more thing... None of this is real. Unless you know what exactly is going on."

A young man, Luca, lives in a world where every individual gets one chance to live. However, after a near-fatal accident, Luca wakes up in a mysterious organization called The Circle, where he learns that certain individuals—known as Loopers—are granted the ability to live multiple lives, each in a different reality or timeline. Each time Luca dies, he is reborn into a different version of the world. Some lives are filled with war and famine, others with peace and utopia, but in every reality, the same core group of individuals, including his lost love Elara, reappears in different roles—sometimes as allies, sometimes as enemies, and sometimes they don’t recognize him at all. The twist? Luca discovers that someone is manipulating these realities, forcing him into these endless loops for an unknown reason. As he uncovers clues and conspiracies across each life, he realizes that he must stop this cycle before all realities collapse into one final catastrophic event.

Isadora von Montclair, a once man, who finds herself thrust into a dramatic scenario straight out of a manhwa she was reading. As she grapples with her new reality, she navigates the challenges of being engaged to a prince who may be unfaithful, all while trying to maintain her dignity and assert her agency. With the help of her loyal maids, Cordelia Hawthorne and Madame Genevieve St. Claire, she begins to take charge of her destiny, starting with the bold decision to cancel her engagement. Despite the uncertainty and the looming threat of a tragic fate, Isadora's determination and resourcefulness shine through as she faces the trials ahead.

Rowan, an ordinary twenty-something with a penchant for fantasy novels, is suddenly pulled into the world of his latest read—Between the pages. In this brutal and unforgiving realm, he finds himself as a nameless soldier, doomed to die in the opening battle like countless others. However, instead of succumbing to the violence, Rowan discovers he has been granted a powerful and mysterious ability—the Shardbound System, which allows him to mimic the skills and abilities of those he observes, though only for short periods of time. Thrown into a world of politics, war, and treachery, Rowan must quickly adapt, using his newfound power to survive and navigate the shifting allegiances of the realm. Along the way, he encounters Ardyn, a morally ambiguous mercenary whose motives remain unclear, and the Crimson King, a tyrant whose conquest of the land seems inevitable. With every step, Rowan realizes that his presence in this world is no accident, and that the rules of the story are beginning to unravel. Now, Rowan must decide: can he survive long enough to carve out his own fate in a world where heroes are fickle and villains rule? Or will the story consume him as it does the countless nameless souls before him? One thing is certain—Rowan isn’t just an extra anymore. He’s a player in a story that’s changing by the moment, and his choices might just be the key to altering its course forever.