Second Lead Syndrome

Layla Nightshade, a rising star in the acting world, is determined to become one of the greatest actresses. Her journey is fueled by her admiration for Zaya Swanson, a top model with a mysterious, icy heart. Two years after their first encounter, fate brings them together again when Zaya is forced to take on a lead role in a movie alongside Layla. As they navigate the challenges of the film set, Layla’s warmth begins to melt Zaya’s defenses. However, Zaya’s reluctance to engage in romantic scenes and her disdain for acting create tension. Layla is determined to uncover the reasons behind Zaya’s cold demeanor and help her rediscover the joy in life and love.

In Second Chance Runway, we follow the tumultuous life of Elena Vargas, a young woman whose beauty is overshadowed by her lack of self-care and the oppressive figures around her. At 21, she is forced into a loveless marriage by her mother, to a man who is nothing but cruel. Despite landing a lucrative job at the prestigious Grand State Buildings, Elena’s life is far from grand as her husband seizes her earnings, and her family treats her with disdain. Her world shatters further when her husband’s affair with her sister comes to light. Just when it seems like her story has reached its tragic end, fate intervenes. A fatal accident sends Elena back in time, waking up as her 18-year-old self. With memories of her past life intact, she seizes this miraculous opportunity to rewrite her destiny. Determined to pursue her long-forgotten dream of becoming a supermodel, Elena embarks on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. But it’s not just about the glitz and glamour; it’s about settling scores. As she rises through the ranks of the fashion world, Elena plots a sophisticated revenge against those who wronged her, all while navigating the complexities of love, family, and fame. Will Elena’s second chance lead her to the life she’s always dreamed of, or will the shadows of her past prove too difficult to escape? Second Chance Runway is a story of resilience, ambition, and the transformative power of self-belief.

As I found myself thrust into this bewildering situation, I couldn't help but wonder if fate had a strange sense of humor. Here I was, once the top A-rank agent, now trapped in the role of a notorious villainess in a reverse harem novel. But why did it had to be the villainess? Well, I don't care! But now that I'm here, I'll enjoy my life to the fullest that I couldn't before. Plus, my family is real rich. Though an issue soon occurred. The female lead keeps sticking to me! I tried to get rid of her by distancing myself since I don't want to end up in the chaos like in the novel… But the female lead is just so adorable!! What would happen if the once fearsome antagonist was now trying to protect the very person she once tormented?  "Sabiiiii!" Ann's voice chimed, her eyes sparkling with innocence. It was hard to resist her charm, and I found myself softening despite my initial intentions. And it seems the so-called main suitors are suffering from collective amnesia. They flocked to me, oblivious to the fact that Anne was the true focus of their affections. "Stay Away! I will not give you my lovely Ann," I declared, my frustration mounting. "Who said I wanted her?" The chaos continued with the supposed fiancé as well, who seemed convinced that our engagement was set in stone, "You are my soon-to-be fiancée! Please compose yourself"  "I refuse to get engaged to you and to compose, whatever that is". "Don't you think you're quite rude to your soon-to-be Fiancé?"  "I'm not rude, you're too nice! And I told you I'm not getting engaged to you" "Thank you, my Lady"  "…Are you dumb?!!!" What in the world of strawberries was going on indeed? It was a baffling and comical twist of fate. But as the days passed, I found myself navigating this bizarre world with a newfound determination. If I was going to be stuck in this story, I might as well do it my way. And who knows, maybe I could turn this chaotic tale into something truly extraordinary.

As Celia Scarlett lies dying in the bitter biting snow, she makes a solemn oath... "I must avoid Prince Vitav in my next life!" But after rebirth, fate is determined to latch on, and she must work extra hard to escape impending doom, and unlock the secrets hiding in her first life...

'Oh why did I decide to leave the Palace?' I inwardly screamed at myself. How did these people even know who I was?! All I wanted to do was, run away from my horrible life in my Palace and leave to a neighbouring village.' ***** I had to do something because there was no way I'd wait for some kind of help like a damsel in distress. I did not run away from my horrible family just to end up dead. ______ Imagine being the most adored and loved girl in your kingdom but after a trip to a secluded part of the neighbouring country you become a personal maid to your stepsisters. Alyssa Elise Vasquez is the youngest daughter of King Edward of Darinton. She and her older brother, Luke were the pride of their family until their mother died. Six months after her mother's death, her father remarried the daughter of the general of the royal army. After the marriage, she ended up with a stepmother and three stepsiblings. She was suddenly shun and neglected by her father, kept away from her brother and bullied by her two stepsisters, grandfather and stepmother. When she was 16 years old, a war broke out with the neighbouring kingdom of Aragorn. The war lasted for two long years before a truce was made. Aragorn, being the most powerful kingdom of all, opted for peace as long as their request was agreed to. The king of Aragorn demanded a princess be married to the crown prince who also happened to be the youngest prince of Aragorn. It is said that the crown prince personally came and asked for the hand of Alyssa. Alyssa was 18 years old when she was sent to Aragorn as the wife of the young Prince who unbeknownst to her, is said to be a cold blooded evil tryannt and one of the most ruthless people their world has ever seen, Prince Damien of Aragorn. Meanwhile, Prince Damien is the crown prince of Aragorn who struggles to regain power from his power crazy uncle and cousins. Because of his trauma, he became a cold, ruthless and heartless warrior who killed anyone that came in his way but everything changed when he met "her". He tries his best to win the heart of his beloved Alyssa but things aren't easy when her heart remains fixated on the man she met on her 14th birthday.

Elena, a ruthless mafia heiress from modern times, awakens in the body of Ophelia, a downtrodden princess sold to the cold and cursed Grand Duke of the North. Armed with memories of her tragic novel fate—death, betrayal, and despair—Elena refuses to bow to destiny. Determined to rewrite Ophelia's story, she uses her cunning and resilience to navigate palace intrigue, win the Duke's favor, and survive a world of dark secrets and curses. Will she escape her tragic ending, or will the shadows of the past consume her once more?

Rei, a young man in his early twenties, finally finishes a web novel that he had been discouraged to finish yet still promised himself to. Feeling contented with himself and the novel's ending after a long 500 chapters, he falls asleep only to wake up as the personal assistant of Kyle, a proficient young business man who took over the business industry and stood on top of his predecessors. Rei is forced to take over the job as Kyle's assistant and slowly comes to realise that...Kyle and the male lead, though having the same name and backstory, are completely different?

One fateful day Karl an ordinary bully in his campus gets killed only to wake in a another world in someone else's body. Will he still be a bully? or something great? (This contains high violence and an interesting plot read at your own risk.) Note: New chapters are dropped daily

Never would have thought that the CEO of a Silicon Valley unicorn company, Austin, the youngest millionaire in the history of the United States, would be reborn. After waking up, he found himself back as a senior in high school. Standing once again at the crossroads of life, Austin was torn. Should he follow the same path and become a millionaire as planned, or should he make an extra effort to add more zeros to his personal wealth, while also possibly changing the course of history?

Transition from the modern world to the medieval world. Park Dae Hyun was always a realistic person. Even after death, when he found himself in an absurd world that rebelled against all his values, his first thought was how to survive. Unlike his old life, his family was still alive and healthy in his new life, but the future would not continue the same for them. While he was trying to break away from the ties of his old life, he also had to adapt to the new world. He didn't know whether it was the fact that a different god was worshiped in every city, the concept of slavery that he could never get used to, or the high status he held that was weighing him down. All he knew was to protect his family until the end of his life in this backward but magical world. At least his brotheR....

A Second Chance is a story about a guy named Ryan Mitchell who dies and gets reincarnated into another world to have his second chance at life. In his new life he goes through many challenges, meets many people, and enjoys his life to the fullest.

Raven Hale, who was about to be " queen" makes a daring choice: she flees. But her escape coincides with the sudden emergence of dungeons across the globe—dark portals unleashing monsters and plunging the world into chaos. These dungeons become her refuge, concealing her from her relentless father. Five years pass, and Raven remains a fugitive, evading her father's pursuit. Yet, his proximity grows, and her flight becomes increasingly desperate. Just when hope wanes, the Transmigration Center appears—an enigmatic organization offering an escape from reality. For Raven, this is the perfect vanishing act. She knows her father will eventually track her down, but she plans to leave behind only an empty vessel. She applies for countless fictional worlds, hoping to slip away unnoticed. Yet, fate plays a cruel trick: an "error" redirects her into the last place she ever wanted to be—a tragic fantasy romance novel titled "The Flower of War." In this world, she assumes the role of Verian Innocente, the novel's ill-fated female lead. Verian's destiny is grim: she dies halfway through a war, leaving behind heartache and unanswered questions. Raven grapples with her new identity, wondering why anyone would kill off a protagonist midway through a tale. Now, Raven faces a pivotal choice: embrace Verian's tragic path as the daughter of Count Innocente in the Alcazar Empire, or defy fate and reclaim her true lineage—the daughter of Alexander Hale, the clandestine ruler of the modern world. As the threads of two lives entwine, Raven must navigate love, loss, and secrets that span realms. The dungeons may have hidden her body, but her soul remains caught in a web of destiny, torn between two worlds

--- A Second Lease Amura's life has been defined by struggle and failure, from a rejected knighthood to a battlefield betrayal that cost him everything. Just as death seemed inevitable, a mysterious second chance emerges—an opportunity to rewrite his destiny. Meanwhile, Ren, a prodigy in both swordsmanship and magic, walks a path shrouded in mystery. As their fates intertwine, both will face trials that test not only their strength but the very essence of their beliefs. Will Amura's newfound resolve and Ren's enigmatic journey shape the world—or destroy it? Embark on a tale of rebirth, resilience, and the pursuit of greatness. This is their second lease on life, and they intend to make it count. ---

Cara Margaux is the main protagonist yet she choose to be the villainess due to her tragic fate in the 2 life times. She tries to never entagled in her husband's life by putting him in a forbidden spell that she learned in her second life. As she evades to resign her tragic end she made sure to run away from the Argent Kingdom not knowing her fate changes in a 360 turn that her role is reversed. She is no longer wants to be the female lead, rather she wants to be the villainess.

He is also divorcee I am also divorcee, What do you think about our love story?

Faris were always bullied by his classmate since freshman because of being weak. Oneday, the entire class was summon this “other world” where they were asked to help defeat the demon lord. Everyone will recieve ability to help them kill the demon lord. Faris thought he can finally start a new life without being bully by anyone. Or so he thought… His ability is [Ability: Locked]. He can't use his ability because of an unknown condition. When the class knew he has no ability, he is constantly beaten and abuse for the whole time for 5 years until their fight with the demon lord began. After they have won, the country has no need for Faris. His classmate that he never thought as once, killed him in the cruelest way after defeating the demon lord. Suddenly a notification appear, [The condition has been met: Death] [You will restart your life with Hypnosys Ability]. This is where the story truly started. Read the novel to know what happens next.

Elise unexpectedly got reunited with the child she thought she had lost. Looking at the man before her who had abandoned her and stolen her child, she felt nothing but hatred. Roman had never cared about the woman he had slept with. For him, she was just a woman his mother had found to sleep with him. Even after finding out that she had died while giving birth to his child, he was indifferent. But once he started interacting with her, he couldn’t stop his rapidly growing attraction. Elise: I want to take full custody of my child Roman: Why don’t you take us both?

Rise Lee, a well-known A-rank esper in the federation. He was even ranked as one of the strongest among the A-ranks and recognized as one of the hopes for humanity.  However, he wasn't only famous because of his prowess or his attractive appearance; Rise was more infamous because of his terrible personality. He was called a villain by most guides and espers for a reason. And who would guess that Rise Lee was really a villain, in a literal sense?  The terrible truth then unfolded to him.  He, Rise Lee, is one of the main villains of the novel.  Rise Lee spat out a mouthful of curses and swore that if he had a second chance, he would mess up this damn novel until everyone went down with him. If the author was in front of him, he too would be destroyed with him!  And a second chance did come! Rise Lee, the villain, woke up five years before the main storyline! Heh.  So what if he was a villain destined to die? That protagonist who killed him, and the author... He would screw them over.  Being a villain, be damned. In this rebirth, he would take and mess up everything.  What did you say? The protagonist’s love life? Heh. That too. Rise would take his lover. The male lead... will be his.  - - #Guideverse #guide #espers #bl #r18 #rebirth

Tragedy strikes, but Drey Edward and his classmates are given a second chance. What will they do in this new life, will they follow the will of others in this dangerous new world to save it from destruction, or make their own way through the uncharted.

Stuck in a mundane finance job and burdened by his father’s high expectations, Alex Han feels like a failure. When an alien observer mistakenly abducts him while trying to capture an ant, Alex finds himself thrust into an unexpected adventure. In a panic, he activates what he thinks is an escape pod, only to discover it’s a time machine that fuses him with a pair of futuristic headphones—now the alien’s makeshift form. As the duo navigates Alex’s earlier years, they must confront their insecurities and prove Alex’s significance to the future. With the help of his foul-mouthed extraterrestrial companion, Alex learns that true worth comes from within—even if it takes a chaotic journey through time to discover it.

Cyrus was a man who was born into poverty and had to learn how to fend for himself on his own. His parents struggled to find a way to make ends meet, so he had to resort to petty theft and deception in order to keep himself alive. As time went on, he began to lose sight of who he truly was, which was protecting his family from the cruelty of the world. All he could think of was how to become wealthier and wealthier, no matter the cost. Through a combination of charm, manipulation, and ruthlessness, Cyrus clawed his way to success, only for it to be taken away from him after he was brutally crushed by the poor architectural designs of his apartment complex. It seemed death wasn't the end for him when he came face-to-face with a god who called himself Omnixis. They were able to make a deal that he has no recollection of, and he was reborn as Cyrus Moreno in the world of Elyria.

A stupid story where 2 brothers can't get along lol. ohh and power....

Ryu Ji-Ho was nothing more than a third-rate director, trapped in the shadows of his own failures. But when fate handed him a second chance, he was reborn with an unbreakable resolve. This time, Ryu Ji-Ho wasn't just dreaming; he was building an empire. From the cutthroat Korean film industry to the dazzling lights of Hollywood, he crafted his story with a sharp vision and a courage that knew no bounds. Yet, behind the glittering façade of his career lay a dark secret, one that threatened to destroy everything he had painstakingly built. With enemies lurking around every corner, Ryu Ji-Ho was forced to confront his past and make a choice—between the intoxicating glory of success or the inevitable downfall that awaited him.

First love doesn't always end with a happy ending. For the happiness of the woman he loves, he wilingly let her go to another man. Since then, his heart is closed and love is only a game of feelings for him. Why should he waste his time by falling in love with someone else? Their first meeting started with a blind date where she stood him up. Fate decided to mess with their lives and they met again when she applied for a job at his company. There is no doubt that they feel something for each other, but would she be able to open his heart for love this time? After all, it is not easy to compete with the woman he has loved in his heart for 10 years. Excerpt: She stared into his eyes. "No matter how much you loved her in the past, from now on, there will only be me in your world. The unique me who will make you happy and make you forget the past. Wei Zhengsheng, I know you like me, and I hope you'll be satisfied with my existence." •••••• This is a continuation/sequel to My Little Sweet Wife, involving two secondary characters in there. Can be read as a stand-alone book, but for a better understanding, please read Book 1. • • • • English is not my first language, so please expect some grammatical errors in this book. • • • • Cherryiako's other books: » My Little Sweet Wife [Completed] » Sweet Beauty [Completed]

Clay Frost, a career firefighter is having a terrible no good day, or year, or life. He finally hits his breaking point one day when he comes home and his wife has left to be with another. Drunk and ready to end it all. Staring into the abyss ready to leap. Clay wakes suddenly finding himself laying in a ditch in what looks like a medieval town. First time writing ever, be gentle, this is for fun.

While being murdered on national television by a still student hero, Lord Atila cursed her to be reincarnaded as her firstborn. Ten years later, he finally reincarnates on a halfway understandable world and a new body and life he has to adapt in order to try to dominate the world again, now with the help of his evil organization/little friends.

Albi has always lived an empty troubled life, moving on with no purpose, or goal. After a certain incident he found himself in another world, and sharing his body with someone else? Who brought them here? And why? Whatever the reason may be, to Albi, and Bailey it's their Second Chance! This novel is being published both on Royal Road, and Webnovel.

_ _ _ _ MXFXF relationship. Please read the note. Please add it to the collection then and support me. All feedback will be appreciated. Check my profile for more work She was not the heiress, the eldest, or the youngest. She just existed in the family, keeping her head down and letting herself wash away until she could leave. "I tried standing out, staying quiet, and even voicing my thoughts. But no matter what I do, I am never acknowledged. Does my existence even matter? After all, it's not like anyone in this family even likes me." Rika Goodwill was the shame of her family. Born the middle 'beta' child of a prominent Alpha-Omega couple, it was natural for her to be neglected compared to her perfect Alpha brother and sweet Omega sister. Her situation outside of her family was no better. People avoided her because of her mafia family and judged her nature without a second thought. Her only friends were the 'sweetheart couple of the century'. But Rika had somehow become a third wheel between their bickering and frequent breakups. Over the course of her 17-year-old life, Rika had come to accept her fate and move on. After all, no amount of complaining would ever change her situation of being a third wheel. Collage was supposed to be her big break. It was supposed to be the time Rika had for herself, where she could feel like herself, so she applied for a place where no one knew her. This was supposed to be her lucky break! Rika was supposed to get away from her worsening life. But neither her family nor her 'friends' were ready to let her go, and it did not take long for her peaceful life to turn sour. ____________ This story will have a straight pairing as well as Yuri and is an omegaverse as well. Female Alphas are Futas. If it's not your cup of tea, leave before you enter. Leave a lot of feedback for me