Second Lead

In the fractured remnants of humanity’s once-mighty federation, the crew of the Iron Raven operates in the shadows; officially dead, with false identities, and missions they barely understand. Jai Ulrik, a skilled psion and rare Pilot, took the job for the pay and the escape from her war-torn past. Guided by their enigmatic employer known only as “The Architect,” they ferry forgotten relics, escort unstable psions, and delve into ancient ruins, always pushing closer to the heart of a growing cosmic mystery: the Impossible Star and the unsettling signs of a Second Lightfall. As new, unpredictable psionic powers flare across the colonies and old alliances crumble, the crew’s simple tasks unravel into a desperate struggle to survive, and uncover what lurks beneath the surface of this fragile galaxy.

The Arikasian Empire once stretched across the entire continent, but after 1000 years of domination it’s crumbling and fractured. The Second Prince, known as a failure, takes up the fight to unify the Enpire once more.

“The boogeyman of Outer Gods, protector of Earth, humanity’s last stand—Miratheris’s son has returned.” I was drowning in sloth. The color of life had drained from my eyes, leaving only shades of grey. Doing anything felt like punishment. Looking for a job? A laughable idea. I did everything I could to stay disconnected from reality. Gambling. Drinking. Even suicidal stunts. Anything to escape the numbness that clawed at my mind for even a second. But everything comes at a cost. I abandoned my family. Broke the heart of the only woman who ever loved me. And wasted every damn day like it didn’t matter. I became the kind of man society throws out with the trash. But life didn’t spare me. Not even when I hit rock bottom. Deceived, shackled, and sold into another world— I spent the rest of my days as a slave. Forced to fight monsters ripped straight out of myth. At the very end, all I could do… was wish. Just one more chance. One shot to make things right. … Born a prodigy, Ashen Hart moved through life like a golden boy. What others worked for, he mastered with ease. At first, it felt like a blessing. The validation, pride, and accomplishment felt sweet. But even honey spoils when you’re drowning in it. The more success he tasted, the more hollow it all became. And when a mysterious power awakened within him, letting him see moments into the future— The world lost all color. And then all meaning… Nothing could surprise him. Nothing could move him. He spiraled. Ashen threw it all away—ambition, love, purpose— and embraced the slow death of apathy. But fate wasn’t done with him. Kidnapped by a shadowy organization and forced into a hidden war, he learned the brutal truth: he wasn’t special. He was fodder. Cannon meat to delay the inevitable. But somewhere, buried beneath sloth and cynicism, the genius stirred. The apathy rotted away. And Ashen Hart, the failure, became Ashen Hart, the wretched. The unkillable. From a discarded pawn to the final hope of mankind. And when it was over—when even the gods had fallen— he was left alone. At his dying breath, the Earth’s spirit, Miratheris, answered his plea. She rewound time, giving him one last shot. But not without a price. She kept his memories intact… and delayed their return just enough so his younger self could bear the weight. Ashen’s second life begins now— and the monsters, both within and beyond, are about to learn what regret truly feels like.

**Mark** was just an ordinary, awkward teenager, deeply in love with his childhood friend, **Alice**, from afar. But his future was anything but ordinary. He survived an unimaginable eon, navigating a cosmos ravaged by **colossal empires, shadowy alien threats, and relentless galactic wars**. He witnessed humanity's desperate struggle in a **Dark Era**, pushing the limits of **advanced technology and biological potential** just to exist as mere pawns. He fought, he endured, and he touched the very edge of oblivion against a **Forbidden Legend** capable of erasing entire timelines. In his final, cataclysmic stand, empowered by the last, desperate secrets of humanity’s pioneers, Mark was granted an impossible second chance. Now, flung back to his youth, armed with a **mysterious chip** that supercharges his mind with insights from a future that almost was, Mark faces a new, beautiful reality. No longer content to simply exist, he's driven by an unshakeable desire to protect **Alice**, the girl who became his last thought before the void, and his first reason to live again. This time, he'll fight not just for survival, but for love. Witness Mark's passionate journey as he transforms, mastering advanced knowledge from a grim future to protect his precious present. Can a love rekindled across time avert a coming darkness, or will the echoes of cosmic horror find him even in this new beginning? Dive into a story of profound love, thrilling technological advancement, and a hero's unwavering promise to safeguard his future, one gentle touch at a time.

"This bullet is for none of you." The Lord of the Realm Between said before putting a revolver against his temple, and pulling the trigger. That day, a life of great man ended, but somewhere else, a baby was born—a child of reincarnation.

In the shadowed heart of the kingdom of Arvenhall, where noble blood hides monstrous secrets, Anna becomes the second wife to a man from the most powerful noble house in the land—the Evans family. Though they are not royalty, the Evanses are close enough to it, holding a grip over the court that rivals even the King’s. To the public, they serve the crown. But in private, they may be the ones ruling it. From the moment Anna arrives at the Evans’ manor, she knows something is deeply wrong. Perfection isn’t just expected—it’s enforced. Every word, every smile, every silence feels staged. Lord and Lady Evan, regal and cold, are revered and feared across the kingdom, their influence stretching far beyond their estate. No one crosses them. Not even the King. And the King... he is distant, untouchable, watching. A man whose tragic past should have broken him—but didn’t. Rumors whisper he’s just a figurehead now, but others say he’s simply waiting, biding his time. The truth? No one knows. Except perhaps the Evans. Or perhaps he knows more than he lets on. They are each other’s shadows—caught in a silent war of power and secrets, with Anna now in the middle. Then there’s her husband—the man who chose her. Too quickly. Too deliberately. His devotion is obsessive, his gaze lingering, his touch possessive. He claims to love her. But is it really love? Or is Anna something else to him—a vessel, a key, or a pawn in a darker scheme? As Anna begins to pull at the threads of her new life, she finds herself trapped in a gilded cage of manipulation, madness, and supernatural ties far older than the kingdom itself. In a house where nothing is as it seems, being the second wife might mean she was never meant to leave. Because in Arvenhall, some women are chosen not to be loved—but to be kept.

Cassius was just a Court Jester. But a unlucky moment got him to be Executed along with Levi Ashbourne. But a Lucky encounter with an old man in his mind he returned to the past.

Mika never expected to wake up as Prince Mika Lyre Verhault, the doomed second male lead of Crimson Revenge, a novel he barely remembers. In the original story, Mika was framed for treason and killed, all because of the Holy Maiden’s flawed prophecy. But now, armed with knowledge of the future, Mika refuses to let the story dictate his fate. As the third prince, he has no throne to inherit, no obligations to fulfill—just the perfect setup for a carefree life. Until he realizes that his death is still inevitable unless he makes a move. His solution? Recruit Louis, the strongest man in the kingdom, as his personal bodyguard before the prophecy ruins everything. However, Mika’s actions disrupt the original plot, drawing the obsessive attention of Kaya, the Holy Maiden, who believes Mika and Louis are destined for a tragic love story. Armed with divine prophecies and stubborn determination, she manipulates fate, turning Mika into the kingdom’s most unwilling romantic icon. Now, Mika is caught in a whirlwind of misunderstandings, royal politics, and prophecy-induced chaos. With assassins hesitating to kill him for fear of “breaking Louis’ heart” and the kingdom rallying behind his supposed romance, Mika must either rewrite destiny or be trapped in the most ridiculous love story in history.

Ever since he moved back to his home town to work for his dad he's been plauged by short girl. After a fatal lightning strike Connar gets to take one thing with him to the a new world. Purely out of Spire he chooses that girl. Kara Strauss. What will our main characters get up to in the world of Faevile?

Aurora Perish transmigrates into a cliché Omegaverse novel as the second Alpha (female) male lead—doomed to be a stepping stone in the main couple’s messy romance. To make things worse, it’s a story she hated as a teen, full of brainless drama, red flag characters, and zero logic. Determined to avoid the chaos, Aurora plans to live a peaceful, drama free life. Love? No thanks—she’s too old for that nonsense. That is… until the Main Character warns her to stay away from the obsessive Alpha villainess, the one who stalks and torments the Omega female lead. But why would someone like that be interested in her? #SlowBurn Copyright © TheBald, 2025. All rights reserved. This work may not be copied, reposted, or reproduced in any form without the author’s permission.

Looking for the reason that the Invincible Eight left his planet, Alex finds their powers and items have been scattered across the world. Needing to find the correct people who have the affinity for their powers and items, Alex meets new friends who help him find the reason why the Invincible Eight left.

Eiji Takae is a 16 year old boy has full confidence he can protect the people he loves, fully takes the role of his father, but Eiji is a monster.

It's hard being the unofficial leader of a party. I just want to go home already.

Decades ago, the First Tower appeared, seemingly endless and infested with vile creatures. People who entered and came back were called Climbers, humanity’s first hope against the Tower. They were guided by the System, A mysterious Interface that allows Climbers to level up and gain supernatural abilities known as Gifts. After ascending to the Final Floor, known as the Final Achievement, the Tower vanished. …and peace returned Until now. A new Tower has appeared. But this one different—Twisted, and reeking a scent of death and decay, filled with unusual perplexing creatures. There is no system. No guidance. This time power is not given but manifested from their deepest desires. And this time. They’re not climbing up. They’re falling down.

Seribu tahun telah berlalu, sejak dunia diluluhlantakkan oleh perang mahadahsyat. Berbagai ras saling berperang dalam memperebutkan wilayah dan makanan. Peradaban yang telah dibangun runtuh seketika, korban berjatuhan, dan hanya menyisakan kesengsaraan di penjuru dunia. Untuk menghentikan perang yang tak berkesudahan, sebuah perjanjian damai pun dibentuk Sejak saat itu, masing-masing ras membangun kembali peradabannya dan berkerja sama dalam menjaga perdamaian agar tetap utuh. Namun kini, sesuatu sedang bergerak dalam bayang-bayang. Tanda-tanda kegelapan kembali muncul, Perdamaian berada diujung tanduk, dan ancaman perang kembali terasa. Satu per satu, setiap ras mulai mengalami kemunduran misterius, sementara itu, umat manusia justru mencapai puncak kejayaan, sejak dua puluh tahun terakhir dipimpin oleh seorang raja bertopeng yang asal-usulnya tidak diketahui, sosok misterius yang disebut dengan nama "Sirius" Siapakah dia? Apakah perdamaian sedang terancam? Dan mungkinkah perang besar akan kembali terjadi? Di tengah gejolak ini, muncul Raagnol Thavanof, seorang anak yatım piatu yang ingin mengungkap misteri di balik kematian kedua orang tuanya. Namun pencariannya malah melibatkannya dengan para penyihir. Kelompok yang dicap sebagai ancaman berbahaya dan diburu secara kejam oleh kerajaan. Tanpa disadari, keterlibatannya dengan para penyihir justru menuntunnya mengungkap sesuatu yang tak pernah ia duga sebelumnya.

A fan reunites with their idol who disappeared after a scandal. But no reunion comes without old wounds being torn open again.

Cursed by the divine and betrayed by mankind, a nameless man is stripped of his will and forced into servitude by a fanatical order. Beaten, mocked, and commanded to murder the people he once loved, he refuses only to realize he has no one left. In his final breath, he defies the gods and swears vengeance with a curse born from blood and agony. But death is not the end.

Grief leaves no room for instructions. It comes, uninvited, and settles like fog, thick, persistent, and blinding. For Daniel Lewis, CEO of a billion-Leones tech empire and head of one of the country’s most influential families, the world never stopped moving after his wife’s death, but his did. He buried the pain beneath polished suits and endless meetings, pouring all that was left of him into the only person that still tied him to her, their daughter, Betty. Betty was once a bright, talkative girl with a laugh that could melt a room. But the accident that claimed her mother’s life also stole her voice. Five years later, she hadn’t spoken a single word. Specialist after specialist had failed to reach her, and her silence became a fortress no one could breach. Until Esther walked in. She wasn’t a licensed expert. Not yet. Just a 21-year-old child psychology student with soft eyes, a quiet determination, and a heart bigger than her experience. Hired as a live-in governess and emotional support tutor, Esther’s job was simple: help Betty speak again, help her live again. But no one warned her that in healing the child, she might touch the man as well. Daniel didn’t expect to feel anything. Not for a woman so much younger. Not for anyone ever again. And yet, in the quiet moments, between shared books, unspoken smiles, and late-night tea in the garden, something began to bloom, tender, impossible, real. This is a story about healing. About love rediscovered. About a man haunted by his past. A girl chasing her dreams. And a child who, through them, finds her voice again. Sometimes, the second time around… love writes a better ending.

In a perfect world, children would never be valued less because of their genes, especially when those genes grant supernatural abilities. But the world is anything but perfect. The world is ruled by emotion. Hikari is one of those children. Branded as kynenn, he’s sentenced to fight in a tournament where only one survivor is allowed. But before he ever steps into the arena, his life is dismantled piece by piece by the only man he would ever truly come to hate. Kamo destroyed everything Hikari knew—killed the children he grew up with, shattered the cage that housed him, and, in the end, took Hikari’s life—forcing him into a servitude not even Kamo could comprehend. Polar opposites in thought but identical in their desires: to put an end to the survival game. The two boys must fight against a century-old system, as well as their own incompatibility.

In a mystical realm between life and death, Vincent, a young man on the brink of his demise, is granted a rare second chance at life. However, this opportunity comes with a unique condition – he must participate in the enigmatic Reincarnation Games to obtain his "starter pack" for the new life ahead.Thrown into a world where souls compete for a fresh beginning, Alex must navigate challenges that test not only his physical prowess but also his inner strength. As he forms alliances and confronts adversaries, the tournament unveils hidden aspects of his own past lives, each impacting his present and future

From golden boy to public disgrace. lukas mullers's career nosedived after a high-profile transfer turned him into a flop. With his reputation in ruins and his personal life in shambles, he’s trying to prove everyone wrong.

The story is a romance novel that follows the journey of Emily and Jake, two individuals who have a past together. They reconnect after some time apart, and as they spend more time together, their feelings for each other begin to resurface. Jake is a single father to a young daughter named Lily, and Emily is drawn to his kind and caring nature. As they navigate their rekindled relationship, they face challenges and obstacles, but ultimately, they find their way back to each other. The story explores themes of love, family, and second chances, and it appears to be building towards a happy ending, with Emily and Jake getting married and starting a new life together with Lily.

NOTE: I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad. https://www.royalroad.com/profile/756274/fictions" Crime Lord Caspian meets his end in a dark filthy unnamed alley. Stabbed multiple times in the guts by one of his presumed victims. A being that inspired awe and fear around the world was left to rot in some alley never to be found again. 'Fitting for a damned scum like me' were his thoughts. Just waiting for the moment to pass and enter deaths gentle embrace. He did enter an embrace but not of death's. Confused, he opened his eyes and the first thing he saw was.... 'nothing'.

—A Reverse Harem Isekai Where the Real Plot Twist is Falling First (And Hard) I got isekai’d. Cool. Ended up with a sword. Even cooler. Then I became the secret noble matchmaker for half the continent’s male leads. And by matchmaker, I mean I faked letters, staged “accidental” meet-cutes, and maybe shoved a few emotionally constipated heirs into actual romantic competence. Now they’re all happy. And me? Still single. Still managing businesses. Still sword-fighting nobles who can’t take no for an answer. Except there’s this one man... Too polite. Too sharp. Too handsome to be real. Also: possibly royalty, definitely mine, and absolutely not safe from my marriage jokes. This wasn’t supposed to be my love story. But hey! if I can ship others into romance, maybe I can finally match myself, too. Hopefully

Yue Ning, after reading a novel was furious with the way the novel ended. After typing a long negative review, she went to bed. She did not expect to get transmigrated into the same novel, and that too, with a system. System: Save the second male lead! Yue Ning: You do not need to tell me before knowing what I have to do. But there's a catch, if she saves him, she can return to her world, but consequences await her if she doesn't. Yue Ning: You did not tell me this, now I have fallen in love with him, I don't want to leave him. System: Host, you have to read more novels to unlock skills. Yue Ning: Novels? Bring them on, I have to save this eye candy. A certain eye candy looked at his wife who was always reading novels, and he sighed in defeat. Eye candy: Wifey, when will you have time for your hubby? Yue Ning: One more novel would'nt hurt, right? Note: This is an original story created by me. Have any questions, hit me up on Discord Thank you for reading ~~

Her gaze... Did she really look at me? No. Her eyes weren't there. They were bloodshot- blood streaming from them, tracing her cheeks. Her eyes weren't there... Because I had packed them carefully and buried them far from her body.

Once a celebrated surgeon on Earth, Chen He saw his brilliant career and family shattered by a surgical accident that landed him in prison. Released into a world that had moved on, he lost everything, even custody of his daughter. Just as despair threatened to consume him, a mysterious "Modifier system" activated within him – a secret power visible only to him. This isn't magic, but an unseen interface that grants him impossible medical skills, upgrades his equipment, and allows him to develop revolutionary treatments. Driven by a desperate need for purpose and redemption, Chen He uses his newfound abilities to quietly save lives, quickly earning an almost mythical reputation. As whispers of his miraculous recoveries spread, he finds himself drawn to Xylos, a vibrant alien world with unique biology and challenges that push his system to new limits. On Xylos, Chen He navigates a society of shimmering, crystalline beings, facing illnesses and injuries unlike anything on Earth. His Modifier system evolves, granting him specialized "Medical Skill Traits" like Absolute Precision, Holistic Insight, and Trauma Triage Mastery, even developing a Pediatric Vulnerability Assessment specifically for the delicate Xylan young. He operates in secret, a human anomaly performing medical miracles on an unfamiliar world, constantly adapting his extraordinary abilities to bizarre physiologies and unknown ailments. Support... support me - im new.

He was about to join the beta test on the newest VR games, Second World. But an anomaly threw him into a world with familiar rules, a rule he usually only experienced in a game. Now he must use his past gaming experience in this new world. It was no longer a game, it was survival! A strive to reach the highest level possible. Equipped with dual-class of melee and magic user, Jack was set on the path to become the strongest character in this brave new world.