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Death isn't the end. It's a catastrophic SYSTEM ERROR. For data analyst An, reincarnation isn't a second chance at glory. He's reborn not as a hero, but as the lowest-level Scout Goblin—a disposable monster. His only gift? A buggy, beta-version System with garbled quests and fatally wrong information. In a brutal world run by the rules of Cultivation, he can't trust the System. His only hope lies in the one tool he mastered in his past life: data and logic. He doesn't just play the game—he HACKS it. He analyzes, tests, and breaks the rules to forge his own skills, turning a weak monster into an architect of reality itself. This is the journey of an analyst becoming a legend, a Rule Breaker in a failed cosmic game. Patreaon link: https://www.patreon.com/TheDreamerWorker Royalroad link: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/768539/fictions

Not every horror story gets released. Some are buried. Forgotten. Or never meant to be seen. These are the films that whisper in projection rooms, flicker through broken reels, and show up on tapes no one remembers recording. “Each novel is a standalone nightmare—scripted, cast, and directed by a man no one remembers hiring.” The Director. No one has seen his face. No one has survived two of his films. You're not reading a novel. You're watching his cut. Just pray he never turns the camera on you. --- ## Book 1: My Husband is a Serial Killer (and He Doesn't Know It) The reel clicks to life in an empty theater. Frame one: a woman's trembling hands holding a bloodstained journal. The handwriting inside matches her husband's perfectly—each confession detailing murders that made headlines, each date stamped with precision. Behind the camera, something breathes. Mara Lockwood thought she'd escaped her fractured past when she married Daniel Kessler—a gentle trauma therapist who forgets where he puts his keys, loses hours to daydreams, and loves her with desperate intensity. Their seaside home feels safe. Quiet. Until the journal surfaces from a locked drawer, its pages filled with Daniel's careful script describing acts of violence he swears he never committed. The camera never blinks. As bodies surface along the fog-drenched Oregon coast and Detective Elara Finch closes her investigation net, Mara faces an impossible choice: expose the man she loves or become his accomplice. Because the deeper she digs, the more she discovers about their shared time at Haven Creek Mental Health Facility—memories that were supposed to stay buried. Daniel's blackouts are getting worse. His sleepwalking more violent. And someone keeps leaving notes on Mara's windshield: "He doesn't remember what you made him do." In the projection booth, a clapperboard snaps. The Director adjusts his focus. He's been waiting for this story—one where the audience can't tell who's performing and who's just pretending to be real. Because if Daniel's the killer, Mara might be the reason he became one. And if she's covering for him... The film has already started. --- Disclaimer: All characters are original. Visual references are imagined and used for creative purposes only. No real person, actor, or public figure is involved or affiliated with this work. Poster concept and story by [D_Setia] Cover art generated using AI with original composition

Notice: [1 Review = 10 Chapters] - Just write a review and I will upload the next 50 chapters in 12 Hours. - [1 Powerstone = 1 Chapter] - You can contribute by giving powerstone. - After the ‘100-Year War’ between the Necromancers and Priests, an all-time genius who’ll shake the power structure was born. “Am I a rare case or something? Do I have talent?” A potential beyond all imagination. He obtained his father’s undead army and entered the great Necromancer school of Kizen that divided the continent. Geniuses are geniuses, even when gathered among the elites. The research community was flipped on its head by the appearance of a new case. Professors wouldn’t leave him be alone, wanting to make him study directly under them. Officials from all over the kingdom and heads of organizations fidgeted over whether to scout him. “Professor! When can I make a Lich?” “Gimme a break. How talented are you? You’re crossing the line, honestly.” A genius among geniuses had appeared. [Fantasy Novel by SALVO. Released by Mr. Thousand]

Nicholas Marjan, known as Niels, was an Asian football-obsessed loner in the modern world. A master of FIFA Career Mode, addicted to YouTube tactics videos, and followed every twist of the transfer window like it was life or death, he lived the beautiful game from behind a screen. Until the day he died. And woke up in the late 2000s, in the body of a once-promising young player at a lower-league English club. A player whose career had been cut short by a brutal ACL injury. With his playing career over before it could truly begin, his second life offers no glory on the pitch. But Niels still has one weapon: his mind. Armed with future knowledge of football's evolution, and guided by a mysterious, almost cheat-like instinct for scouting raw talent, Niels steps into the world of coaching. As an assistant at a struggling lower-league club, he begins to reshape the team from within challenging outdated tactics, unearthing hidden gems, and reigniting hope in the dressing room. His methods are unorthodox. His instincts, uncanny. And soon, whispers about the "young coach with a gift" begin to spread. This isn’t the story of a player chasing glory. It’s about someone reborn to change the game from the sidelines. From forgotten training grounds to Europe’s biggest stages, Niels is on a mission, not just to win, but to rewrite what it means to lead. He once dreamed of lifting trophies as a player. Now, he'll do it as a coach.

After Earth collapses into dimensional entropy, billions of people are scattered across broken worlds and forced into a brutal survival game known only as the Shattered Trial. Each player gains a random class. Most wield magic, swords, or elemental power. But Iden Virel, a former engineering student, is given something else. A black ring. A broken interface. And the command: [SUMMON: Skeleton – Worker Class] With a system unlike any other, Iden can summon and assign skeletal minions to tasks—miners, scouts, warriors, mages, builders, and more. These skeletal followers don’t sleep, don’t eat, and never stop improving. The longer they work, the smarter they get. Together with his sister Rael—a rare Sanctum Channeler who can empower and evolve allies—Iden must lead his growing skeletal force through monster-infested zones, hostile player factions, and ancient ruins... all while preparing for the apocalyptic battle known as the Final Judgment. In this world, only one law remains: Build. Adapt. Conquer. Or be erased.

What do you do when the universe decides to flip you a middle finger? Valen Alarcon was a promising young footballer with the Manchester United U9s. He was supposed to be the next big thing and had a talent that was undeniable even at a young age. Unfortunately, an ACL injury shattered his dreams. From the golden boy at Manchester United's U9s to being unable to get scouted at a League One club's academy. Still, Valen worked hard and managed to get himself into Birmingham City's academy and was working hard to make it into the first team. And then the universe fucked him in the ass... again. He had another ACL injury and he was released. When all seemed lost and his football career down the drain, Valen got struck by lightning, and then something strange happened. [Ding! Synchronization complete] [Football System activated!]

Eli saved a stray cat he had been feeding for the past three days from certain demise at the cost of his own life. His act of kindness moved the heart of Ranni, the Goddess of Lust and Love, who had been scouting planet Earth for a potential consort, and she granted him not only a second chance at life but also a cheat to make it easier for him to rise in his second life! Eli was transmigrated into a world that parallels his most favourite novel and become Eli Ashton, a tragic character who is fated to die young. While he was worrying, a Goddess came and granted him her blessing. [Ding! You have received the Blessing of the Goddess] [You have gained the Harem Stealing System] [Steal the women of other men to gain skills and treasures] Having just transmigrated over, Eli didn't wait and fucked the Goddess in a shocking twist of events, cuckolding a Demon King infamous throughout the world. He gained a Ex-rank skill for his efforts and thus began his rise to power by placing green hat on hateful men, stealing their harem and pleasuring their woman!

Inola was just your typical beast kin orphan—ears too sharp, stomach too empty, and dreams far too big for the crumbling orphanage she called home. The place was run by a greasy baron with a combover and a crooked smile, who made sure the kids knew the value of silence, obedience, and cheap labor. But today—today was her thirteenth birthday. And somehow, today also happened to be the day she found herself standing in a line stretching halfway across the capital, clutching a ticket made of black silk and gilded gold leaf. Her fingers trembled just holding it. Everyone else in line stared like she’d grown wings and started breathing fire. She still didn’t know how this happened. All she did was help a sweet old lady cross the road yesterday. The carts had been fast, the rain had been pouring, and she’d nearly slipped twice. But the old lady had smiled, warm as cinnamon bread, and handed her the strange ticket without another word before disappearing into the alleyways. It wasn’t until this morning that Inola learned who that old woman was. The former Queen of Vaerindale. Disguised and wandering the city for her own mysterious reasons. And that ticket? A personal invitation—one of only thirteen—to enter the newly discovered Mythic Dungeon before anyone else. A dungeon no one had survived exploring. A dungeon rumored to contain Essence Stones—ancient artifacts of unimaginable power, used to forge custom classes with limitless potential. And Inola, ragged boots and patched coat and all, was going in as a scout. Well… whatever. Life hadn’t exactly offered her many handouts before, so this? This was a miracle. And she wasn’t about to waste it. Her claws flexed. Her tail twitched with anticipation. “I’m going to make a better life for myself. Even if I have to claw it out of the dungeon with my bare hands.” Read as this fox kin becomes the most powerful illusion-type classer as she masters how to bend reality with her Phantom Weaver of the Veiled Eclipse class.

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Humans have spread across the universe, however, they found more than empty planets in their trek across the stars. The Druin stood in their path, a demonic looking race. As the war waged on for centuries, humanity began to delve deeper into their genetic code aiming to amplify their one advantage over their adverseries. Seth is one of these mutated humans advanced to be the ultimate weapon in the eradication of the Druin. The trials he went through allowed him to kill the enemy and be damn good at it, but not everyone was as lucky or as good. The humans called them scouts, the Druin called them poison bloods. Hated by both, Seth lies inbetween, not completely human but niether alien.

He’s got no rich dad. No flashy boots. No supporters in the crowd. But he’s got a dream. > Bend the ball like Son Heung-min. Pass like Kevin De Bruyne. Make the world remember Min Son. Born into a broken home. Raised in a neighborhood where hope fades faster than daylight. Min Son has only one weapon: his raw talent and a fire that never dies. From freezing mornings on an empty field to national youth tournaments crawling with scouts, fake birth certificates, and kids willing to do anything to win… > He won’t back down. He won’t give up. He’ll curl the ball into the top corner… even if it breaks him. But can a poor boy really survive in a world where money talks, politics decide, and even talent sometimes isn’t enough? > This is not just football. This is war. This is Min Son’s rise

Synopsis: A failed Indian footballer dies with regret in a forgotten corner of Europe — only to wake up as a boy again in Kerala, reborn with memories of his shattered dreams. This time, Arjun Dev won’t fail. With the fire of a past life burning in his soul, he sets out from the dusty fields of Thrissur to rewrite destiny — driven by the promise he made to his late father, haunted by flashes of his previous fall, and surrounded by rivals, scouts, and one girl who sees through the weight he carries. From Kerala Blasters to Europe’s biggest stages, Arjun must fight for glory, for legacy, and for love — rising through grit, heartbreak, and historic triumphs. This is not just a story of football. It’s the story of redemption. Of love. Of unfinished fate. And of a second chance no one saw coming. . . . . . #football

Insanity is just your opinion, man... Bexley Finch was the Nekomancer — a max-level hero with magic, power, and a harem of loyal catgirls who adored him. Then the System kicked him back to Earth. No stats. No spells. No Nekos. But Bexley remembers. And he needs them back — even if that means reshaping the world, rewriting reality, and bending minds to fit the life he lost. Only... the System isn’t done with him. And it’s not just the Nekos being reprogrammed. As memories shift and desires warp, Bexley’s quest for love turns into a waking nightmare — where every thought he has might not be his own. Nekomancer: The Return is a darkly absurd LitRPG psychological horror exploring mind control, loss, and the terrifying possibility of what happens when life is a leash which inevitably leads to the System. Warning: This story contains themes of manipulation, compromised consent, and psychological control. It does not glorify these elements — it dismantles them. -- This book is currently available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DG8R14XQ and I will finish posting it all after September (when KDP ends). If you are enjoying it and want to read it before then, you can read it there. I will also start posting it in Patreon.com/lucasthorn with additional notes and thoughts for each chapter. :) --

In the year 2232, Earth lies submerged beneath an endless ocean following a cataclysmic flood that drowned cities and continents. Humanity clings to survival on drifting fortresses like Horizon, where life is harsh, resources are scarce, and society is rigidly tiered under the rule of the Council of Leaders. The sea, both home and threat, teems with storms, pirates, and mysterious creatures lurking below. Follow Kael, a 19-year-old common laborer burning with ambition, on a post-apocalyptic journey. Dreaming of freedom as a scout piloting swift canoes, he yearns to explore new horizons and seek the fabled Drylands—a mythical place untouched by the flood. In a world where the ocean defines everything, Kael’s quest for discovery fuels his hope amid an uncertain future.

This...is 'Ball Is Life System' - Where every shot is a deal with destiny. In the high-stakes world of elite youth basketball, Trace "T-Mac" LaRose was destined for greatness. Son of a local legend, blessed with supernatural talent, he was the next big thing...until a catastrophic injury shattered his knee and his dreams in one fatal moment. Two years later, washed up and forgotten, Trace is offered a deal that defies reality: a chance to rewrite his history, to return to that pivotal moment in time with all the knowledge he has now...But this gift comes with a price, and a choice that will test his very soul. As Trace relives his rise to basketball stardom, he discovers he's caught between two mysterious, cosmic forces: Mal (The masculine Malevolent System), Offering immediate power-ups and skill enhancements that push the limits of human ability, but at a terrible cost to Trace's life force. And... Bene (The feminine Benevolent System), Providing subtle, long-term improvements that nurture not just Trace's game, but his character and relationships. With every dribble, every shot, every game-changing decision, Trace must balance his desperate desire for a dream deferred...success against the price of achieving it. Will he succumb to the allure of quick fixes and instant gratification? Or will he find the strength to build a legacy that transcends personal and professional glory? As the clock ticks down on his second chance, Trace faces opponents both on and off the court: -Rivals gunning for his position -Scouts and agents tempting him with promises of fame and fortune -The weight of his family's expectations and his own haunting memories -And most dangerously, the seductive whisper of the Malevolent System, always ready to offer one more boost, one more edge – for just another little slice of his soul. In a game where every choice could be the difference between legendary status and forgotten potential, Trace must answer the ultimate question: What would you sacrifice for your dreams? "Ball Is Life System" is a pulse-pounding sports drama with a supernatural twist, a tale of ambition, redemption, and the true meaning of victory. Where every crossover could cross timelines, and every slam dunk could be a deal with destiny...for better or worse. Get ready to enter a world where the real game begins when the final buzzer sounds...and where second chances come with a price tag that might just cost Trace everything.

Clara, a fiercely independent graphic designer and new single mother to adorable baby Leo, is on the brink. With a career-defining project looming and her childcare plans in smithereens, she’s out of options and almost out of caffeine. Across the hall in their vibrant Artisan’s Quarter apartment building lives Ethan, a meticulous, career-driven architect whose perfectly ordered world is as sleek and minimalist as his ambitions are grand. He needs a “stable partner” image—fast—to clinch a make-or-break partnership at Sterling & Finch. A desperate situation calls for a desperate solution: the "Project Co-Habitation & Career Advancement Mutual Assistance Pact." It’s a hilariously formal, strictly platonic agreement where Ethan becomes Leo’s weekday caregiver in exchange for Clara playing the role of his devoted partner at crucial work events. Lines are drawn, rules are made (mostly in a shared, sarcastically annotated Google Doc), and disaster is meticulously planned for. But as Bridgewood City buzzes around them, and baby Leo’s innocent charm works its magic, the carefully constructed walls between Clara and Ethan begin to crumble. Late-night baby duties turn into shared laughter, business arrangements blur into unexpected tenderness, and the undeniable chemistry simmering beneath their witty banter becomes too potent to ignore. Can their unconventional pact survive the intrusion of real, messy emotions? Or will the fine print of their deal be hilariously rewritten by a love that was never part of the plan? "Today's Kind of Fairytale" is a witty, heartwarming contemporary romance about unexpected love, the beautiful chaos of modern parenting, and finding your own version of happily ever after, right where you least expect it.

Yamada Hiroshi was untouchable in Japanese high school basketball—until he stepped off the plane in America. Japan's top prospect traded guaranteed stardom for an impossible dream: proving that Asian players can compete in the NBA. But at his first American workout, scouts whisper "that's Asians for you" when his shots start missing. No superpowers. No regression. No system to save him. Just a boy with a scattered mind and a chip on his shoulder, learning that everything he knew about basketball was wrong. The dribbling drills, the shooting form, even the way they measure height—it's all different here. From language barriers with scouts to that moment when thirty consecutive shots prove he belongs, Hiroshi must silence every doubt about whether Japanese players can make it in America. Can an Asian player survive where legends are born? The NBA dream starts with proving you're more than a stereotype.

After transmigrating to the Zhenling Continent, Xiao Ran became the Direct Disciple of a known beauty of the cultivation world, LingZhou Yue, and bound himself to the Supreme Devotion System—he would only get stronger by treating his master with filial devotion. From then on, he began serving tea, giving her massages, coming up with gourmet delicacies, and even scouting pretty girls so his master had someone to talk to... Xiao Ran was always either carrying out an act of devotion or was on the way to do it. One day, his master who wanted to take advantage of her disciple, found out that she had been exploited by her disciple and scolded him while blushing, "Ignoble disciple, your devotion is debauched!"

[WSA 2025 Entry] [Progression-Fantasy | Overpowered | Kingdom Building | Monster Girls | Literary RPG Mechanics] [ACHIEVEMENT UNPRECEDENTED] [You have successfully embraced the Origin: Celestial Archive] [You have earned the talent: Summon (Rank E)] [You have been gifted the ability to summon a single SSS-Rank creature] [You have unlocked a new talent: Talent Copy] [You have summoned Amara - Night Queen (SSS-Rank)] [You have awakened the talent: Blood Monarch (Rank SSS)] In the Kingdom of Eirland, Hunters battle vicious monsters that emerge from mirror dimensions known as Events. Markus White awakens a Common Tier Origin, 'Scout', at the age of 15, dreaming of making it big as a Hunter. But Hunters like him are a dime a dozen, their efforts insignificant in the grand scheme. One day, while clearing an Event Rapture with his team, an unexpected incident leads him to encounter a dragon. Now armed with the Supreme Tier Origin 'Celestial Archive', which allows him to summon powerful Monster Girls, how will Markus use his newfound abilities? And what impact will his existence have on the world? --- Before reading this novel, I sincerely implore you to read the note I left in the auxiliary. That will give you an understanding of what you're getting into. Acknowledgement: The cover belongs to Author.

Radim Dziky was once the name everyone chanted—young, talented, and marked for greatness. Then, without warning, he vanished. No explanations. No goodbyes. Just silence and speculation. But when Racova, a sharp-eyed scout with little patience for drama, tracks him down, she doesn’t ask questions. She gives him a choice, disappear for good, or return—stronger, sharper, and ready to prove himself among the best at a top university football program. The road ahead won’t be easy. The game is faster. The players, ruthless. The pressure, constant. And whatever drove Radim to the edge still lingers in the shadows. This is a story of return. Of rebuilding from nothing. Of playing not to be seen, but to be undeniable.

For those of you who wish to see him start in the professional stage could directly jump onto the volume II. Takahashi Hiro after committing suicide gets reincarnated into his younger self. A genius footballer from a young age, he loses all his footballing talent after a horrendous injury. But despite that he perseveres through the odds and overcomes his tragedy. Finally when he could make his dream come true after getting scouted by a professional team, he faces yet another trouble. Having lost his final hope of making alive, he takes his life by committing suicide. But to his surprise, instead of dying he wakes up in his younger body. Having returned back to time, he again dreams of being the greatest footballer. This time with the help of the system which allows him to copy talent of any footballer, will he make it as a pro? Will he be the G.O.A.T? Notes: Characters in this story are fictional, The story might progress slowly, A huge emphasis has been paid to emotion of the characters, The story will not focus solely on football and system and it will focus equally on the lifestyle of the protagonist and the people closer to him.

When Roxy is accidentally summoned by a group of Men in New York amidst a tragedy they couldn't avoid. She smirked as soon as she realized what realm she had come back to. Humanity had joined forces to defeat a common enemy: The Shifters. And to that, the system of Shifter Regime was established, back in the year after The Cold War. "So what's your story, girl? Why should we take you as a scout?" "Many people call me many names. Some call me the Daughter of Hell, and some call me The Cursed Offspring of Lucifer, the Fallen Angel. Most of the times, I go by the name...Roxy. Humans here call me Roxy Malford, but don't know how to respect me." She introduced herself but even this human had laughed at her. "You're hired. Welcome to the Regime, Roxy Malford. Here we defeat evil...with evil. My secretary will direct you to your designation, starting from now." Oh, the smirk on her face. They say, there's Good in every Bad thing and there is Bad in every Good thing. Roxy is set to test her limits by the powers she possesses as the fate of the darkness depends on her.

WSA 2023 entry. Fiona never felt like she belonged to the modern day world. So when an enchanted gem sends her to another time and place, where vicious beasts and dragons lurk she has no trouble facing her new reality. What surprises her the most is that the devilishly handsome man she mistakes for a barbaric beast, is really a dragon knight, a hero and protector in this new world. Withdrawn from society, since a failed marriage and death of his wife, Tiamat had become a notorious recluse, showing interest in little besides his obsession of owning his own keep and training the men necessary to retain and defend the castle. Then, while on one of his scouting missions he spots something glistening beneath the deep blue waters, he chances upon a breathtaking beauty dressed in clothes not from his world. Despite his suspicions, she awakens his lonely heart to desire a future he never thought could be his. A modern beauty and a mysterious dragon knight, Fiona and Tiamat are both trying to escape painful pasts, perhaps they can find redemption and love in each other's arms if their enemies don't kill them first.

It is the year 2278 and humans are about to send the very first dispatch spaceship to Neptune. The earth has long since been polluted, they have lived in the apocalyptic ages for way too long. It’s as though man is reverting to his primitive beast era, the more technology advanced. Life on earth is shit. Those that could afford it become part of the government program that carried humans to other planets. There are human settlements on Mars, the moon, even Saturn and Jupiter were scientifically made solid and more habitable. And on these new settlements, man’s beastliness and greed still find ways to prevail, that there is now need for creating new planetary settlement. Hence, the Harbinger led by none other than Jeremy Manx would be sent to Neptune, which the scientists have found to need a few tweaks to be able to support human life, to scout the planet and ready it for settlement. A journey that despite the advanced technological developments on the speed of the spaceship, would still last for a few years. A few years before they get to the planet, with no idea what to expect.

In a dense, foreboding forest where the sun cannot reach the ground, a young boy of medium stature, clad in blood-stained leather armor, tracks mysterious footprints during what was meant to be a simple scouting mission lead him to be ultimately captured.As supernatural forces stir within him and his comrades lie dead or scattered, he faces a dark path ahead—one where demons walk among men, ancient magic pulses beneath the surface, and his fate may be bound to the mysterious creature now living under his skin. A tale of survival, power, and identity begins in the shadow of a cursed forest.

Imagine My Hero Academia mixed with The Boys mixed with True Detective Season 1. A young superhero and his friends helps grow a superhero agency by scouting and recruriting young heroes. Also building up there reputation as a hero agency throughout the city. Meanwhile they are being hunted down by a secret villain organization that has ties to superhero trafficking and has killed many heroes recently. Our main characters are frantically investigating the group and there ties before more heroes lose there life. The protagonist Maxxey's father was a top 25 ranked hero and one day died mysteriously while on a mission. Maxxey main goals are to uncover what happen to his father while honoring him by become a great hero like he was.

"Want to get famous? You know where to find me!” ----------------- Darius had nothing going for him. Ever since he could remember, he had been treated as absolute trash by his boss, who was one of the greatest scouts for actors, singers, idols, and anything you could think of. However, everything changed one day when a truck rammed into him and sent him back in time to start his career as a nobody. But, this time, he hadn’t returned empty-handed. He received a great talent that would make him the best Manager the world had ever seen. 【Talent Booster: You can increase the talent of those close to you. The closer and more intimate they are, the better the skill's effects will be.】 You can’t sing? Sleep with me, and you’ll win a Grammy. You can’t act? Sleep with me, and you’ll win an Oscar You’re talentless? Sleep with me, and I’ll make you whatever you desire. ----------------- Disclaimer: This book has mature content. Discord link: https://discord.gg/Z9pY9tE9e8

For ten years, Ethan Carter was cursed. No matter which club he coached, he never won a single match. The world called him “The Cursed Coach.” Fans ridiculed him. Players disrespected him. The media destroyed him. But on one fateful night, his Bundesliga team—the weakest in the league—was leading 1-0 against a footballing giant. Ninety minutes. One last chance. The biggest upset of the season. The final whistle blew. Victory. His first-ever win. The curse was broken. And then… his heart stopped. When he opened his eyes, he wasn’t in Germany anymore. He was in a run-down office with peeling wallpaper and a broken desk. His hands were thinner. His face was different. A small nameplate sat in front of him: Jake Wilson – Head Coach, Bradford FC (Fourth-Tier League) Before he could even process what had happened, a glowing screen appeared before his eyes. [Ding! The Coaching System Has Activated!] Now, armed with a system that grants real-time tactical analysis, scouting reports, player growth insights, and legendary tactics, Ethan—now Jake—has a second chance. From a forgotten, unknown club to the top of world football—can he use the system to become the greatest coach in history? He was once the most mocked coach in the world. Now, he will become unstoppable. Because this time… he refuses to lose. Disclaimer The Coaching System is a work of fiction. All characters, teams, events, and organizations depicted in this story are purely fictional or used fictitiously. While the novel is inspired by real-world football mechanics, tactics, and leagues, it does not represent any real-life football clubs, managers, or players.

In the aftermath of India's humiliating international performances, AIFF President Arjun Malhotra calls a crisis meeting in March 2026. Amidst rising tensions, a bold new name is proposed—Raghav Rathore, a former footballer turned youth coach, known for his uncompromising philosophy. But when offered the senior team, Raghav refuses. His ambition lies deeper: to build a U-17 foundation capable of carrying India to the 2034 FIFA World Cup. Over five months, Raghav and his assistant Arvind travel across India, scouting raw, untamed talent. From Kerala to Punjab, Bihar to Tripura, they unearth players with skill, hunger, and heart. A brutal 7-day trial narrows the pool to 26. What follows is a national camp like no other—discipline, tactical rigor, emotional breakdowns, rising leadership, and fierce competition. As bonds form and egos clash, Raghav shapes not just players—but men. Friendly matches test their character. Wins and losses carve their identity. Through heat, failure, and pressure, a squad begins to believe in something bigger than results: the resurrection of Indian football. But glory doesn't come easy. They must prove themselves again and again—under lights, under doubt, and under expectation. And as the path to the AFC U-17 Championship nears, one question lingers: Can this generation carry India where no team has gone before?

He was supposed to be great. A rising star on the track, a future paved with scholarships, and the kind of speed that made scouts take notice. But one reckless night changed everything. Coaxed into taking pills at a party, he failed a drug test after the most important race of his life. His dreams? Gone. His reputation? Destroyed. Now, years later, he’s just another guy in a suit, selling houses he can’t afford to buy—a real estate agent with nothing left of the athlete he used to be. Then, in the blink of an eye, everything changes again. Thrown into a harsh, untamedworld, where survival is the only rule, he’s forced to rely on the one thing he thought he lost—his instincts, endurance, and the will to keep moving forward. In this wild land of monsters, ruins, and forgotten power, the finish line is nowhere in sight. But maybe, just maybe, this is his second chance to run toward something real.