Third Shift Society

Welcome to Vanguard Administrative Solutions. By day, we’re the backbone of Valortown’s business world — streamlining operations, managing logistics, and keeping everything running smoothly. By night… We protect the city from what most never see. At VAS Corp, we don’t just offer a career — we offer purpose. Stability. A place on the front lines of something bigger. Jack Monroe thought he was just getting a job. He was wrong. Now hiring. Please report to your assigned desk. Sign the NDA. And remember: The Second Shift is not for everyone.

In a place filled with desperation, filth, and deception, survival remains the singular goal for all those who call the slums home. The game was to outlive everyone else, to see who could collect the most scraps and live to see the next day, where a slight shift in stakes was the determining factor between life and death. Rune is no exception to this grim game, but his stakes are higher; he is playing for two. With his sister and himself to care for, keeping hunger at bay for even one person is a struggle, and adding another makes it nearly impossible—a precarious tightrope he often teeters on. Each day, Rune barely manages to evade death, but what happens when the rules of the game shift, when a whole other world of mana, authority, and society suddenly exists? When myths transform into reality, and the legends of the ancients are no longer mere whispers in children's tales? What unfolds when a long-dormant threat creeps into the hearts of all who live?

Born in chains. Trained to kill. Left to die. Mae-Bi was the lowest of the Demonic Cult’s assassins — a cursed tool, leashed by the Blood Blade Lord and forced to serve. He was nothing more than a weapon, one heartbeat away from death. Then came the mission that changed everything. Sent to kill a man even the Cult feared, Mae-Bi failed — and died. But death didn’t take him. The man he tried to assassinate gave him something worse: a second chance And a system. Mae-Bi wakes up in his eighteen-year-old body with a system in his head and decades of blood-soaked memory. The cult still lives. The cursed centipede still twists in his chest. But this time? He’s not their hound. He’s the blade at their throat. Also to clarify upfront: No romance. No harem. Just martial bloodshed, betrayal, and survival. This is Murim at its most brutal. And revenge is only the beginning.

In a world where power is currency and loyalty is a dangerous gamble, Lena - an art forger turned reluctant bride - must navigate the deadly intrigues of the Syndicate. As alliances shift and secrets unravel beneath the glittering surface of high society. Lena discovers that survival means mastering the game of shadows, where every smile hides a threat and every move could be her last."** Their paths cross again at the hospital, where Lena learns that Damien needs a temporary fiancée due to a clause in his father's will. Desperate to secure funds for her mother's surgery and avoid losing her shares in the family company to her stepmother, Lena reluctantly agrees to marry Damien. Their arrangement is strictly business, with no intimacy involved. Ultimately, Lena's decision leads to personal growth, as she learns to assert her identity while facing the consequences of her choices. The tension between her and Damien...

https://discord.gg/qqPwk2CV .... [Requirement for aspect awakening has been met.] [You have acquired a new aspect.] [Aspect (King of territory): A legion of soldiers under your command, do as you wish with them.] ... Alex lived a terrible life as a beggar, spending most of his time wandering the streets and begging for money. But after his death, rather than passing on to the afterlife like he expected, he was reincarnated into another world as the third prince of the Astrodial family, Sylus von Astrodial. Marked by the stars, Sylus soon found that he was the main light of the family; he alone had awakened the rare star everyone was dying to have. [The star of Catalyst.] Because of this, everyone loved and cherished him, giving him the nickname Child Prodigy of the Astrodial family. With his intellect and knowledge of the former world, Sylus continued to prove himself as a true heir of the throne. Building and governing his territory to be the best while also reinforcing his position to take the throne. Greedy nobles, self centered siblings and crazy cult, Sylus doesn't mind. “This time, I’ll do everything right.” Everything was working out for him. Little did he know that blessings also come with a curse and a slight drawback. [You have received the title Fated Prince.] [Your fate has been maxed out.] ..... Extra tags: [Action] [Romance] [Supernatural] [Magic] [Genius] [Strong mc] [Royal Family.] etc. Note: The synoposis does not do this novel justice, i implore you to read the first couple of chapters before you make your decision.

A fourth chance at life. The last chance. One would think that Rebirth came with a get out of jail free card, but not when you weren't the only one. Thrust into a world with other Rebirthers hidden in plain sight, the reset button wasn't as convenient for Zarek to use. Worst yet, this comedic system attached to his hip didn't seem as friendly as its banter suggested. Almost like a lurking demon breathing over his shoulder, it steered things from the shadows, pulling on his life in ways even his sensitivity to twists in time couldn't allow him to account for. Even so, Zarek pushed forward. With his third Rebirth Talent used up, his Talent Slots were empty and his other stats had regressed as time ebbed away at who he was little by little... But he had a plan. Somehow, he had to keep it hidden from the other Rebirthers, taking paths they would never expect, and adjusting when their Rebirths interfered with his own. This time, though... on his final shot... he would definitely succeed. For the sake of finding out the truth behind this antagonistic system... For the sake of protecting the girl that had given up everything to remain by his side... For the sake of himself.

What happens when the prince of a nation is kicked out of his palace and married to the princess of an enemy nation? me neither so let's read to find out :D When two nations end a decades long war what is the most salomonic thing to do? to marry their nobilities don't you agree? with this the discarded prince marries the princess and heir of the enemy kingdom, will they live through a tense marriage or might they closen through the time?

When emergency vet tech Mara is forced out of vet school after being diagnosed with an auditory processing disorder, her world shatters. Burned out, betrayed, and exhausted from constantly being the one who helps, she quietly tries to end her life. But survival lands her in a psychiatric facility, where silence is heavy and healing feels impossible. Then she meets Theo, a former trauma therapist with his own scars. Neither wants to connect, but in their shared wreckage, a fragile thread forms. The Quiet Shift is a raw, unflinching story about burnout, invisible battles, and the brutal, beautiful moments where healing quietly begins.

The world changed. New lands rose. Old borders crumbled. And from the cracks between dimensions, something began to crawl through. Across the chaos, people awaken to Eidolons — living fragments of the soul, bound to power, identity… and madness. Some wield them. Some are consumed by them. And some become something far worse.

In a dystopian, modern-day society ruled by a ruthless oligarchy, the class divide is a chasm that swallows the hopes of the poor while the nobles and royals revel in opulence. For the downtrodden, the only escape lies in the Dungeon—a mysterious, ever-shifting labyrinth teeming with monsters, deadly traps, and rare rewards. Integrated into society as both a gladiatorial arena and a lottery for power, the Dungeon offers a chance to rise above one’s station—if one can survive its brutal challenges. When an ordinary person is killed by Truck-kun and transmigrates into the body of an infamous, obese outcast, they are given a second chance at life. But this new world is no paradise. The MC, now reviled for their host’s past misdeeds, is determined to turn their life around. Armed with a beginner’s license and a wristband that tracks their stats, they enter the Dungeon, driven by a desperate need to provide for their ailing mother and escape the crushing weight of poverty.

When the moon calls, will she rise—or burn? They expected her to shift. They didn’t expect the darkness to shift with her. Seventeen and still without her wolf, Yvaine Theolux arrives at Moonfire Academy—where bloodlines matter, power decides fate, and secrets are stitched into the walls. But the moment she crosses the threshold, a long-dormant darkness begins to stir. Shadows lengthen. Prophecies awaken. And all eyes turn to the girl with no shift… but too many questions. Whispers say she brought the darkness. Some believe she is the darkness. "When the moon bleeds and fire howls beneath the silver light, the Dragon Wolf shall rise. One howl shall save us. One roar shall end it all."

Of all the characters in this story, it had to be the son of a bitch!? Thanks to the courtesy of Truck-kun, I was transmigrated into the famous yet garbage novel, [Hero's Apocalypse]. The character I possessed was a third-rate extra who had the [Talent] to 'plunder' other talents. Yet, as overpowered as it might sound, the conditions to fulfill a successful plundering were extreme, making this character truly befitting a third-rate trash. But that's not what's important right now—it's the fact that this man's role in the original story was his very death, and I opened my eyes after the original body just finished killing himself. "Fuck! Why did you attempt to sexually assault the Imperial Princess?!" Feeling livid, I strongly punched the mirror in front of me, knowing that as soon as I gained a new life through mysterious means, others would inevitably come to take it because of this bastard's unforgivable sin. But I wanted to survive... Motherfucker, can I do it?!

Leaving behind their peaceful village, siblings Kenji and Shiori venture to the city for a fresh start. Shiori is thrilled by the new experiences that await, but Kenji quietly struggles with the weight of leaving their home and the people tied to his past. Their new life, however, quickly takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious woman aggressively confronts Kenji on their first day. Just as things escalate, a stranger known as "the one who wields the cursed flames" intervenes, shattering any hope of a quiet life. As hidden forces begin to stir around them, Kenji and Shiori are thrust into a world of conflict, secrets, and danger far beyond anything they imagined. Their ordinary journey has already become something else entirely.

When talking about World War 3, most people usually imagine a nuclear apocalypse or nuclear war. A war that will completely exterminate human civilization, leaving only radiation and the ruins of destroyed cities on Earth. What if, however, in a parallel universe in which the Soviet Union survives after 1991, nuclear weapons don't exist, and World War 3 is a war with the most advanced weapons from both NATO and the Soviet Union? A place where M1A1 Abrams and T-14 Armata collide and tremble the ground, where F-35 and Su-57 terrorize the skies. How would a war like this look like? And what if, even military weapons that were thought to come out of science fiction, such as laser guns, jetpacks, and lightsabers are used in The Third Human Global Conflict? Although everything would appear to be incredibly epic, it all began with a simple terrorist attack on New York City, which would slowly drive humans toward total annihilation. ---------------NOTE--------------- In this novel, I will call NATO as The Alliances, because the Alliances is a league where all anti-communist nations come together rather than just "North Atlantic nations". Also, everything in the Novel is entirely fictional, meaning that the whole world history in this novel is all made up and based on the real world, so don't accuse me of historical inaccuracies.

Kairos was just a reader. A guy with too many bookmarks, too little sleep, and a dangerously obsessive attachment to webnovels. His favourite? I Reincarnated into a Cursed World as an Extra—the story of Varek, an ordinary person summoned to a world of monsters, curses, and prophecies. A world originally created in another novel: Ashes of the Accursed. Kairos knew both stories. So when he woke up in a world after dying, he thought he’d been granted the dream every reader wants: to become the protagonist. He was wrong. He woke up in the same world where Varek was summoned. The same world he read about. He’s now Ronan, a third-rate noble and a forgettable villain, meant to die early in the book. A footnote in someone else’s story. How will he survive a transmigration inside another transmigration story? ------------------------------------------------------- There will be daily updates with about 10 chapters a week at 1400hrs PST/2100hrs GMT or four hours latter.

Ashok Kumar Maurya, a hardcore gamer, is shocked to find himself transmigrated to the world of his recent Open-World game. But the real surprise comes when he discovers his new body isn't any of the familiar characters he once controlled. The owner of this body is some exiled noble named Adlet. An Extra. An UNKNOWN THIRD-RATE EXTRA. Ashok is greeted by the "System," which reveals he was chosen for his perfect game ending. However, due to angering the God of Fate with vulgarities, he’s stuck with an insignificant body. As a result, the System gives him a quest from the God of Fate to preserve his life. [Main Quest: Achieve the Best Perfect Ending again. Reward for Success: Any wish, including returning to the previous world. Failure or Rejection: Death.] Just because a Quest is assigned to me, does that mean I must perform well in the role I'm given, that of a Third-rate Extra? With all the knowledge I possess, I refuse to settle for the role of a Third rate Extra, so I chose a new path for myself—the role of a VILLAIN. After all, playing the Hero would only end up in repeating what I did in the game, which is far too boring. However, to fully embrace this new role, I must rid myself of the old one. To do so, I sacrificed the System and original Adlet's soul to the HIDDEN FINAL BOSS, who is a beautiful Goddess. ……………. Follow the journey of Ashok, or the new Adlet, an unknown extra, into a true Villain. Armed with his knowledge of the game world, Ashok uses it as his weapon to overpower the original main characters and even challenge the Gods themselves, carving his path to power and domination with a loving goddess by his side. ................ >>>>HAREM: YES >>>>Detailed Plot: YES >>>> NTR: NO >>>> System: Sacrificed Note: This book would not be solely focused on the Academy but also the World

A man suddenly finds himself inside the world of his favorite game, Brave Hearts, after a night of gaming... Mistaken for “Raye Alvah,” the ruffian second son of a duke, he faces hostility from strangers and is publicly disowned by the noble family! And as he pieces together his strange new reality, he realizes he’s living as a minor villain destined to be forgotten after being defeated by the protagonist! And now... "Fuck this shit, why did it happen to me?" He must adapt to survive in this world. [NO-HAREM]

The Island That Sees Through You *Genre: Supernatural Horror, Psychological Thriller, Travel Mystery* *Setting: Ubud, Bali – Summer of 2023* What if paradise sees your soul—and doesn’t let go? I never believed in ghosts. Not seriously. Not until the summer of 2023, when burnout from my tech job in Singapore led me to book a last-minute solo retreat to Bali. The plan was simple: unplug, heal, reset. But the island had other plans. What began as a peaceful vacation in a secluded villa outside Ubud quickly spiraled into a spiritual descent I couldn’t escape from. The villa was perfect—too perfect. Traditional Balinese design, surrounded by rice paddies, misty mornings, and ancient temples nearby. Every doorway adorned with daily offerings. Every night serenaded by distant gamelan music. For the first few days, I embraced it all. Meditation, yoga, local food, temple visits. Then came the dreams. A temple I hadn’t seen. A woman in white with her face half-covered in hair. A stare that pierced through the veil of sleep and left me frozen with fear. Whispers in a language I didn’t speak. Night after night, her presence grew stronger—until she crossed the threshold from dream into reality. Mirrors fogged on their own. Statues turned. Shadows moved in corners untouched by light. And always, the smell of frangipani before something happened. The villa, once tranquil, felt like a mouth slowly closing around me. Every inch of the house watched. Every offering seemed like a warning I was too late to understand. Locals avoided my gaze. Strangers placed offerings outside my room without a word. I visited a *balian*—a traditional Balinese healer—who told me, “You opened something. It saw you. Now it follows.” I wanted to laugh. But I couldn’t. Because deep down, I knew it was true. The woman wasn't a ghost in the Western sense. She was something older. A *penunggu*—a watcher bound to the land, awakened by disrespect or recognition. And I had done both. Through rituals, cryptic warnings, and a wooden idol with no eyes, I tried to make sense of the unraveling horror. I was told to let her "finish looking." But what does that mean when what she sees is you—your regrets, your secrets, your soul? This isn’t just a ghost story. It’s about the cost of being seen by something beyond comprehension. It’s about sacred land, and what happens when a tourist treats spirit like spectacle. It’s about the third eye opening not through meditation, but through fear. The island gave me what I didn’t ask for. And now, even after leaving Bali, the dreams haven’t stopped. If you’ve ever felt something watching you just out of view\... if you’ve ever visited a sacred place and felt *changed* afterward... you might understand. You might have opened a door, too. **“The Island That Sees Through You”** is a supernatural travel-horror novella written in a deeply immersive, personal style. A cross between *The Haunting of Hill House* and *Eat Pray Die*, this story takes readers on a slow-burn psychological descent through mysticism, madness, and a truth you cannot unsee. Welcome to Bali. She sees you now.

A new law has been passed as part of the nation's measures to address the low birthrate. Rude women become livestock. Rebellious women become livestock. Women who commit crimes become livestock. In a world where common sense has been distorted, this is the story of women whose human rights have been erased.

Kaleb , a young man stumbles across a mysterious object thanks to an world experiment gone wrong! Later A lot of people gain abilities and he was among those! He wants to become a hero like those in the comic books but he didn't know that the scales he is up against is universal and across different dimensions...Welcome to Shift's story.

Trabajar de noche en un Konbini es una basura, luces fluorescentes que parecen convulsionar de aburrimiento, clientes borrachos, café frío y una compañera de turno que parece salida de un doujinshi mal escrito. Aoi, una mocosa con collar de perro y sonrisa de tiburón, que debería estar muerta pero en vez de eso, no deja de molestarme con sus estupideces. ¿Lo peor? Entre discusiones sobre fetiches, combos suicidas, tormentas que parecen el fin del mundo y venderle basura a personas que parecen fantasmas, empecé a darme cuenta de algo: odio este trabajo, odio mi vida... y la odio a ella, pero tal vez, no la odio tanto como debería. Mierda. ADVERTENCIA DE CONTENIDO SENSIBLE Esta historia aborda temas como el suicidio, la depresión, el acoso y la salud mental de forma directa. Se utiliza humor oscuro, lenguaje sarcástico y crudo para explorar estos temas, lo que podría considerarse insensible para algunas personas. Si este contenido puede afectarte, considera leer con precaución. HISTORIA SEMI-LINEAL Esta obra es episódica: cada capítulo funciona como una historia independiente por lo que puedes leerlos en el orden que prefieras, pero se recomienda seguir el orden de publicación para apreciar el desarrollo de los personajes principales. EDAD RECOMENDADA Esta novela ligera está dirigida a un público mayor de 16 años. Contiene situaciones, lenguaje y temas que pueden no ser aptos para menores de edad. DERECHOS DE AUTOR Night Shift at the Konbini es una obra original. Tanto la historia como los personajes que aparecen en esta, están protegidos por los derechos de autor por lo que queda prohibida su venta, distribución, traducción o adaptación total/parcial sin autorización escrita del autor.

"Transmigrated in a Manga as Third Rate Villain" follows a manga enthusiast who wakes up inside the body of a third-rate villain from a popular shounen manga. Determined to defy his doomed fate, he navigates a treacherous world of dark secrets and hidden agendas, forming unexpected alliances along the way. Through empathy and courage, he transforms from a villain into an unlikely hero, facing daunting challenges that test his resolve and reveal his true strength. This captivating tale of redemption and friendship offers a fresh take on the shounen manga genre, filled with dynamic characters and gripping plot twists.

In the quiet city of Kanemachi, third-year high school student Rin Uzuhiko is still grieving the loss of his girlfriend, Shizuku Masahiko—whose heart was too fragile for the world. Just when everything seems to fall apart, a rooftop encounter with a mysterious classmate, Hikari Minamoto, begins to shift his world. Bound by quiet grief and an unspoken longing for hope, Rin and Hikari slowly learn to breathe again, piece by piece, moment by moment. This is a story of love that lingers even after goodbye. A story of second chances, cherry blossoms, and silent rooftops. A story of hearts that fall apart— …only to fall together again.

> Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Yuri (slow-burn) I was just trying to finish a good book... not get reincarnated into it. After binge-reading a twenty-four-volume fantasy epic without sleep, I died and woke up as Celia Averna—a spoiled noble girl and third-rate villainess who gets kicked out of the story before the real plot begins. She was meant to be a footnote. A joke. But this Celia has one advantage: she’s read the entire novel. Now armed with meta knowledge, sarcasm, and no plot armor whatsoever, I’m rewriting fate one step at a time. Surviving a magical academy, avoiding doom flags, and possibly—accidentally—stealing the heroine’s spotlight? Bring it on. After all, who says a background villainess can’t be the main character?

At Arai Private High School, Asska Mel undertakes a hefty task! She will reform her school by means of her own spanking new Rascal Society Club. A place where homies can be true, and odd tasks are taken ON! Yes, YOURS AS WELL!!! Head on down to Askka's club. See for yourselves how mighty fun things are. Or else YOU will receive her fist!!!

Athar VonCruz, an orphan, had always been at the bottom rung of the society. He had been bullied, belittled and pushed down for his entire life. Beast taming in this world is not a hobby or a profession but is the only way of survival for a human and to gain power. Athar invests his entire life savings for one of the beast eggs; the only chance he has to rise and get ahead in his life. The egg cracks, and a creature of unknown potential emerges from it. In that pivotal moment, Athar's destiny irrevocably shifted. In that moment, Athar unearths a strange and wondrous secret; a hidden power that would become his ultimate trump card. Read how Athar VonCruz carves out a path out for himself and strives to reach the pinnacle of life.

In a distant future where a cataclysmic event has erased every nation but one, the last surviving country rises from the ashes and forms the Council. At least, that’s what its citizens are told. In reality, it’s a regime that hides its tyranny behind promises of peace and freedom. The outside world is gone—and the Council has buried the reason why. Eighteen-year-old Michael "Mikey" Grant, the privileged son of a high-ranking Council official, has lived his life believing in the system. But when a series of events exposes the truth behind the Council’s lies, Mikey is forced to confront a reality built on control, betrayal, and silence. Driven by guilt and a need for justice, Mikey joins a growing resistance to take down the Council. But the fight is harder than he imagined. As the cost of rebellion rises, he must decide how far he's willing to go—and what he's willing to sacrifice.

Betrayed by the kingdom he bled for. Executed by the brother he once protected. Daemon died a war hero—branded a monster. But death isn’t the end. Not for him. Reborn on the day of his cursed birth, under the same blood-drenched eclipse, Daemon remembers everything: the lies, the poison, the crown soaked in his mother’s blood. This time, he won’t beg. He won’t protect. He’ll burn the empire from the inside out. His twin brother Gabriel—the golden child, the “righteous” king—stole everything. So Daemon will take it all back, piece by piece. The nobles who cheered at his execution? Dead. The soldiers who held him down? Ash. The kingdom that worshipped a fraud? Buried under screams. This isn’t about justice. This is about revenge, and Daemon’s not stopping until his brother’s skin hangs from the palace gates. The empire made a monster. Now it gets to meet him.