Hand Puppets Target

This takes place in Japan, 2024. the young boy ren takamura is a weak and small boy who is a perfect target of the bullies. kenta yamazaki, a well-known bully(or not?) told him to do his Homework. not being able to, he is now under the hand of him. will he be able to handle the bullying or end it all?

--- Jeden Mittwoch ein neues Kapitel --- „Puppeteer“ ist ein fesselnder Thriller, der die dunklen Abgründe der menschlichen Psyche ergründet. Als ein mysteriöser Serienmörder London in Angst versetzt, beginnt Cedric Ashwell, ein Mann auf der Jagd nach Rache, zusammen mit der entschlossenen Detective Eliza Cole und einem exzentrischen Theaterdirektor, das gefährliche Netz aus Manipulation und Gewalt zu entwirren. Doch der Puppeteer ist immer einen Schritt voraus und zieht die Fäden in einem grausamen Spiel, bei dem niemand sicher ist. Jeder Schritt, jeder Moment zählt – aber nicht alle werden lebend herauskommen. Tritt ein in eine Welt aus Lügen, Verrat und dunkler Kunst, in der jede Entscheidung den Unterschied zwischen Leben und Tod ausmacht.

'Kill monsters, eat meat' 'I mean, Kill monsters, save lives. Got it.' 'Tut, I could've sworn that the first one sounded better.' She wasn't a girl looking for freedom or self-righteous liberation by a hero, or whatever shit a girl who suffered for almost all her life would crave. -the shit of a life she was living was horrible, but it was bearable, and so she got used to it. Rather, instead of freedom, what this little missy wanted was money. Lots and lots of them so she never has to worry about the next day. Money - bountiful enough that when she has to spend, she doesn't need to look back or calculate her assets to see how much she has left. Money - bountiful enough to get all the fried chicken she could ever dream of. Yeah, you heard it, fried chicken. For those who did not have money to spare leisurely, getting fried chicken was like a pipe dream to them and she had been one of those unfortunate souls. A comfortable roof above her head and no worries as to when she would get ordered around to steal. No worries about when she would get her next meal-- That was her liberation. And she got it. Just that, she got it most absurdly. Awakened! Those were the people ruling the world, alongside beastly and deadly monsters who threatened the safety of average human beings. And those awakened call the shots. Alice never dreamed she would one day be awakened, and compared to others with their game-like system displaying their attributes and strength; she had a full-grown man whom only she could hear, watching her back at every turn and telling her what to do. He was kinda a pain in the ass but she couldn't complain. It was this gift he had bestowed on her that made her the most powerful Awakened there was with stats that even S-class awakeneds couldn't compare to. She was the boss, now. Mwa-hahahahaha. But life didn't go as easy and leisurely as she planned. With great power comes great responsibility, right? Well, in her case with great power comes great hunger. She couldn't go a moment without getting hungry and her stomach had become a bottomless pit. And to get food, she needed money, and to get money, she had to hunt monsters. The monsters plagued humanity, causing catastrophes and taking lives mercilessly. Those monsters, as scary as they may be, were her target and she had to face them head-on. The bigger the monsters the more money she would gain. Yeah, that was the plan, but... This guy acting as her system seemed to have other plans, putting her at the forefront of 'justice' and having her clean the mess he somewhat created. 'Ugh, I can already sense a shadow of foreboding. Someone, please tell me I'm not acting the main character role. I just want to eat, okay?'

“This time is different. After the 14th failure, after the 14th death—this time, it’s different. I have my powers. I will kill you this time. I will not fail again, DEMON KING!” BAM! The door flew open. “Aurelia?” “You’re late for breakfast!” came the sharp, innocent voice. Ronan turned to see her—Aurelia, a fiery, pigtailed girl with bright eyes and an impatient frown. He couldn’t help but smile. “Let’s go,” he said, standing to follow her. She didn’t know it yet, but she was humanity’s destined hero, the ultimate weapon against the Demon King. And for the first time, Ronan truly understood—he couldn’t win this war alone. To destroy the Demon King, he had to shape Aurelia into the hero she was born to be. Together, they would end the cycle of failure. This time, victory would be theirs. notice:- No Harem

They are 2 leagues in the Japanese Handball association. League B, this league includes Japan’s most Mediocre players who are nothing special, but league A includes the best of the best players who have exceptional talent.It turns out one of the leagues best teams Rackhim City happened to be paying the referees for 9 years straight unsurprisingly they immediately get relegated from the league because of this incident league A has 1 more available spot in the league and they have to bring up a team from the inferior league can Minato and his team make it the most prestigious league in the handball world?

Kilan was born with unique powers that made him the target of many supernatural circumstance face with the death of his parents by hands of a mysterious man he was taken under the care of his grandfather were he trained to avenge his family. 4 years later he was taken under the care of his uncle Macus who enrolled him into St Veniste an all boys high school for a normal start but what he didn't know is that the 'normal' those not really exist in the school. This marks the story of the 7 Shadows.

Ishida Riku was your quintessential high school student -easygoing, a little shy, but always up for a good time. As he celebrated his friend's birthday, laughter echoed through the party, colorful balloons bobbing in rhythm with their joyous shouts. However, the night took a wild turn when a few too many drinks struck him, sending him teetering between euphoric highs and dizzying lows. As he stumbled out of the party into the cool night air, Riku was blissfully unaware that destiny was about to turn his life upside down. With a classic, comically tragic twist of fate, our beloved Truck-kun came barreling down the street, and just like that, Riku vanished into the ether, whisked away to a land far beyond his imagination. Suddenly, he found himself reincarnated as Ray Aldihard, a character known only as a minor villain in the beloved video game 'Capture Target.This game, rife with twists, turns, and alluring characters, had pit the fateful hero against Ray, who was notoriously infamous for his cunning ways and dubious schemes. But now, with Riku's spirited presence occupying Ray's body, everything was about to change. Armed with knowledge of the game's mechanics and plot, he was determined to forge his own path-one that would not only defy the confines of villainy but also turn the tables on the unsuspecting protagonists. Join Riku as he transforms from an ordinary boy into an extraordinary figure embroiled in romance and rivalry. His escapades might just draw you in, making you wonder whether a villain can truly become a hero-or if there's still more mischief left to stir. Please support Riku with your power stones and offer your thoughts in the comments; your guidance is appreciated as he ventures deeper into this sensual saga! Warning: This is a r18 novel. MC will steal other people's women while he himself will be safe from green hat. thank you.

Throughout the century empires have risen  Empires have fallen Emperors have risen  Emperors have fallen However the one thing that has remained unchanged through the course of years has been the kingdoms. From Critin in the snowy mountains, to Abalon by the ocean sides. The one thing that has kept these kingdoms remaining and the empires fallen is gold. The kingdoms run on gold and now the kingdom too are in danger of them falling. With the dying of the gold comes the dying of them kingdoms.  The lands are outdated and no one  knows what to do if they run out of gold…. Except Xilo Zennire crown prince of Critin. With his plan he might just save them all That is after he becomes emperor and raises up a new empire. But with beautiful and strong minds comes danger from close and afar.  Xilo’s plan is extraordinary but with extraordinary he also needs help and joins hands with an unlikely house who too needs help. The Turnip house who’s daughter is deaf and shy. She might be the very ruin of them all with this marriage targeting Xilo’s crown. Will the two of them build the new empire or will the plan fail along with their lives

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Hedonism and Fear,the grand puppeteers.

“I died” “ I Jeremy Auns an ordinary office worker find myself in a very perculiar situation: stuck in a white void after dying with a stabbing pain in my head. All i remember is the memory of a magnificient old pocket watch given to me by a mysterious old man." Jeremy rolled his eyes as he held the pocket watch in his hand. 'What kind of old-fashioned crap is this?' he muttered. 'Does the old fart think I'm some kind of time traveller or something?' Little did he know, a single click of the button would send him on a wild ride to a whole new world, leaving his skepticism and rudeness behind. (Auns - “ Fuck, you know what, since you already read till here why don’t you just read till the end”) Read more to know what happen to Jeremy Auns. What kind of adventure are await for him?

*Synopsis* Shanghan is a vibrant kingdom where everyone worships their crown prince Song An. Song An was a youthful, attractive man when he was younger, but after his parents passed away unexpectedly, he had to deal with a lot of hardships and was given the task of leading the nation. Many other domains keep a watch on that country because the head of state was not a mature man. After Song An assumes the throne of Shanghan, what would have had happen that makes him despise the entire world and all those peoples? What might have occurred during those two years that turned a good soul into a devil's soul? *Two years later* "If you go now, don't come for me again. Your efforts will be in futile, so why hurt people over something trivial? " A man's voice came in a sigh. "Minor issue? It may mean nothing to you, but to me, it means everything." A laughing voice with a menacing tone and a gloomy vibe emerged. "How can you possibly believe that you can defeat the three realms by yourself, my lord? Both your life and the lives of those closest to you who genuinely support you on your path will be at stake. "After a while, Song An broke the unusual stillness with a somber and reflective tone, saying, "Uncle Su, I already told you to not call me 'my lord' anymore. Even though I am now a nobody, I still want to attempt my risky path because I can't do anything that will make me regret it. I will now make everyone who had interfered with my joyful life regret ever entering this world". Uncle Su looked out the window with a sigh on his face.

[An Announcement from the Author: LLL will undergo major reformations! Expect a reboot of this confusing storyline sometime early January! Thank you for all of your support thus far.] Gods rule over the fundamental creations of life. Lords watch and rule over these Gods’ creations. Phos, the Lord of Light, found himself cornered by a sharpshooter in the dead of the night. This unlikely encounter led to destiny. — The marksman needed to kill a kind, beautiful man. From the photos, his target had crystalline orange eyes and glowing silver hair that cascaded down to the floor in waves. But, as with everything, the real man looked far more lucent and stunning. Like a soft light, like the first glimmer on the ocean’s surface as the Sun arose. Before he could raise his sniper’s rifle to extinguish this ray of light, however, the beautiful target pulled out a pistol and shot him straight in the abdomen. “I hope you don’t die. Good day.” With that, he swiftly turned and left, disappearing into the darkness, his long hair bouncing to his every crisp footstep. Leaving behind the confused marksman, who, dazed, clutched his new wound and slumped to the floor. Later on, the marksman managed to act stupid enough to gain his target’s trust. Showing his true colours, he toyed with a lock of his former victim’s hair, which was as silky and soft as he imagined. He held it to his lips, raised a corner of his black turtleneck to show the bulletwound on his abdomen, and whispered in a deep voice: “This wound, how will you repay it?” The original target, who shined like a dim candlelight under the rays of the moon, stretched up his bound arms to the hitman, brought a gentle hand to his skin, covered the wound… and with an unapologetic, professional business smile, he replied: “I’m sorry, are you really sure you have a scar there? How come I don’t see anything?” The marksman: … It’s because you’re covering it. The man he originally had to kill, who wore white silk pyjamas and a flame-like orange scarf every day and who looked like he could fall over with a slight push from the wind, was actually very resistant—and really, really pissed him off. Cover Art: nonsang_08 Upload Schedule: Every 3 days

King Solveig, after a terrible accident now walks a path shrouded in a chilling amnesia. It has stolen his memories, leaving him adrift in a world he can no longer comprehend. The queen, Sigrid who once shared a childhood filled with laughter and promises with Solveig, is now a stranger in his eyes. Despite his amnesia, Sigrid vows to never forget their bond, a promise made in a time when their hearts were young and their love unbreakable.

Leng Feng looked at the woman who was crying and pleading for forgiveness. He found it laughable and, at the same time, was amused by how someone once seen as cold and aloof could now be in such a vulnerable state, easily taken advantage of. "Oh, how a lifetime of experience can transform someone from an aloof fairy to a weeping mess," Leng Feng thought and chuckled with amusement. Amidst his thoughts, Leng Feng had a realization: Was his own lifetime of experience fake? Crafted by someone to mold him into who he was now? Was he always just a mere puppet, destined to remain one in the future too? He questioned whether his love, hatred, pain, resentment, and tears were just part of a simulation created by someone. As he pondered, he chuckled at himself. Even if it was the emotions he felt were real. So what if he was a puppet? with his Chin held high, he stared at the heavens and uttered, "Against all odds, if I find you, puppeteer, you'll wish you were never born." ___________________ Disclaimer: The scenarios depicted in the story are purely fictional and should not be associated with real-life events or individuals. Any resemblance to actual places, names, or things is purely coincidental and does not reflect any connection to reality. Thank you.

#### Blurb In the heart of a city rife with corruption and danger, D.P.S. Agent Lena Hart faces her most harrowing challenge yet. When Emily Kingston, the daughter of a powerful political figure, is abducted by a shadowy group known as the Continuum, Lena must race against time to uncover the truth and save her before it's too late. As she delves deeper into a web of deceit and betrayal, Lena realizes that this case is just the tip of the iceberg, revealing a sinister conspiracy that threatens not just Emily, but countless lives. Joined by her partner, Detective Ryan Brooks, Lena navigates a treacherous landscape filled with organized crime, hidden agendas, and unexpected alliances. But as they close in on the truth, they discover that not everyone can be trusted, and the stakes are higher than they ever imagined. Join Lena and Ryan in this pulse-pounding thriller filled with twists and turns, where the line between friend and foe blurs, and every decision could mean the difference between life and death. #### Other Books in the D.P.S. Death Prevention Squad Series D.P.S 1919, ABOVE THE LAW, SHADOWS OF THE PAST, TRUE CRIME LA, VOLUME ONE, WEB OF DESIRES #### Hashtags #DPS #DeathPreventionSquad #Thriller #Suspense #CrimeFiction #AgentLenaHart #PoliticalIntrigue #OrganizedCrime #MustRead #BookSeries #WomenInCrimeFiction #ActionAdventure #JarrodAFreeman #PageTurner #DetectiveRyanBrooks #ConspiracyThriller #BookLovers #ReadersOfThrillers

Joo kim han is boy who was a target of saddened situation of world. In this world where strong rules and weaks obey, Joo kim han has to survive along with his younger brother and sister. Once again, he saw the cruelty of world but this time, he was not only a target but choosen one! He gets a chance to upgrade from obeying to ordering. He is limitless now...

what if you where not chosen or gifted to be a hero and had to be used from a young age to achieve a goal? going through towns, kingdoms of different races, having to fight to survive and the arrogant have the power to be arrogant. that’s the story of Mei messenger a puppet in the hand of his older sister Zinia going through through a war to win a war of three different sides. Nothing is easy as one’s strength can sometimes be nothing in a situation and death is everywhere. a world where the world soul is imbedded into someone mind with each having a different understanding of. meeting people is a gamble and closing an eye to sleep is a dangerous decision if in the wrong place since monsters, false deities, vampire and even humans can kill you in a war where hope is a small light in endless darkness.

MC was died by drowning in Lake while touring with his college. His soul floated and accidentally sucked in by a wormhole, which teleported him in front of goddess of another world. Because of his lack of attention and no respect he was cursed to be born as a puppet beast. MC was reborn in tattered puppet lying in the middle of the jungle filled with giant beasts. Puppet body was so tattered that it can't do any other actions except looking through puppet eye. After spending 50 years alone, because of an accident he get to know that he has a synthesis system, he can synthesise any ability to himself as long as he has enough kinetic energy. After getting an ability by accident he used it to recover and roam in forest and was chased by beasts, he fell into water and wa sucked in by another wormhole and was teleported to unknown castle and he met a girl, unknown to him that she is the goddess who cursed him to be reborn as a puppet and now she has lost her all powers due to scheming of demons. We will see the journey of two enemies unknown to each other supporting themselves in this dangerous world. What will happen, when MC will know that the girl he has spent quite a time is the goddess who he wanted to make his 'B*tchy'.

Alden wasted his first life. Bound by unseen strings, his every step followed a script he never wrote. Always trapped, yet never daring to break free—until it was too late. But death was not the end. “You’ve squandered your life once. Use that memory as a reference of what not to do.” “That’s just rude.” Summoned by Asta, the enigmatic god of adventure, Alden is granted a second chance. Bestowed the title of Adventure Apostle and tasked with a single command: live a life worth telling. But reality has its own plans. A story worth telling demands struggles worth surviving, and freedom was never free. As Alden charts his path through a strange, untamed world, whispers of unseen forces and shadowy designs follow his every step. To fight or to surrender—what does it mean to truly live when the strings of fate remain firmly out of reach? A journey of curses, gods, and the fragile threads of choice begins!

Hey, I'm Aurelia. it's about love and work story. I work as a secret agent....well till the day I met him. Dominic is his name... the most wanted mafia boss in Europe. I was working undercover in his building as an assistant. It was simple work...get to know him. Make him fall for you and catch him. But I did not expect that I would fall for him. Wanna know more? Let me know.

Jaycee was just an average college kid when his whole world changed. The System integrated his universe and threw the planet into chaos. The class he inherited was from the legendary Puppeteer, which has the strongest in the multiverse calling for his death. Read as Jaycee makes friends and enemies in the multiverse.

After years of struggling in the ninja world, Hideki finally returned to the ninja school. But this time, he was a puppeteer. As the only puppeteer in Konoha, Hideki decided to spread puppetry to make Konoha the best support for his exploration of the mysteries of puppetry. So from then on, the style of Konoha began to change gradually... Novel and interesting puppetry teaching, setting up workshops to promote puppetry creations, filming movies for publicity, and even creating his own puppet tree to realize the Internet covering the ninja world... The will of fire in the new era will be the spark of wisdom created by the collision of puppetry and the imagination of time travelers!

"Regression of The Puppet Emperor" is a tale of betrayal, redemption, and vengeance set in a world of swords and sorcery. Mikhail Robinette D'Arcy Ironforge, once a disillusioned office worker named Albert Mannery, finds himself reborn as the fourth prince of the Tiberian Empire. Gifted with memories of his past life and a mysterious System granting him extraordinary potential, Mikhail believes he's been given a second chance at greatness. However, fate has other plans. Sabotaged during a crucial magical ritual, Mikhail's mana heart is shattered, leaving him powerless in a world where strength is everything. Branded as the "Crippled Prince," he endures years of humiliation, betrayal, and political manipulation as various inexplicable circumstances led to him being crowned as the emperor of this vast kingdom. Without the magical or martial might to enforce his will, Mikhail becomes a mere figurehead, a puppet dancing to the strings pulled by cunning nobles and power-hungry courtiers. Every decree he issues is ignored or twisted, every attempt at reform thwarted. He watches helplessly as his empire crumbles around him, unable to protect even himself, let alone his people. In his dying moments, Mikhail activates a legendary Temporal Anchor, sending his consciousness back in time to the day of the fateful ritual. Armed with the bitter wisdom of his failures and a burning desire for vengeance, Mikhail vows to rewrite his destiny. Now, a man with the mind of a seasoned emperor in the body of a young prince, Mikhail must navigate the treacherous waters of imperial politics, unravel the secrets of magic and cultivation, and turn his greatest weaknesses into strengths. In a world that once broke him, can Mikhail forge a new path and claim the power he was denied? Or will the weight of fate prove too heavy even for a twice-reborn emperor?

After a brutal coup wipes out the royal family of House Silverleaf, Prince Arin is thrust into the role of Emperor, a position he never desired. In the decadent and corrupt empire of Elaria, Arin—a trap with an alluring beauty—must navigate a treacherous court filled with nobles who feign loyalty while secretly plotting against him. Many ambitious lords and ladies outside the capital yearn to usurp the throne or carve out their own kingdoms, viewing Arin as a mere puppet in a game of power. Determined to gain control over his fractured empire and find the person responsible for the assassination of his family—especially his beloved mother, the only one who ever truly loved him—Arin must tread carefully in a society where status and influence mean everything. In Elaria’s sexually liberated society, open intimacy during court proceedings is a privilege reserved solely for the Emperor, making Arin both an object of desire and a target for manipulation. Among the common people, public displays of affection are neither encouraged nor criticized, treated with indifference. In stark contrast, nobles flaunt their desires freely, wielding their power without fear of repercussion. High-ranking nobles may engage in acts of dominance over others, while lower-ranking nobles risk being targeted if they flaunt their influence too openly. As Arin learns to wield his charm and seduction like a weapon, he must confront the pervasive corruption that threatens to tear his empire apart. In a world driven by lust, ambition, and betrayal, Arin faces a relentless battle—not only to keep his throne but to avenge his family and restore his empire’s integrity from within.