Nagao Kei

Kei Iwai is a freshman high schooler. He lives only with his mother living what he calls an extremely normal life, perfect for an ordinary guy like him, although he has a secret about his family, and who knows, maybe his family is keeping secrets from him too...

Keys of Deception For Zara, life has always been about fitting in—navigating the chaos of high school while balancing the memory of a father she barely understood. But when her father's sudden death leaves behind a series of cryptic artifacts, Zara’s world spirals into a web of secrets, lies, and impossible choices. The artifacts are more than relics—they’re keys to a conspiracy with international stakes. As Zara unravels the mystery, she discovers allies in unexpected places and enemies hiding in plain sight. Every step she takes reveals more about her father’s shadowy past, and she’s forced to question whether he was the protector she believed... or the villain everyone feared. When messages from a "phantom caller" warn her of danger, Zara is drawn deeper into a world where trust is a deadly game and betrayal could cost her everything. And the more she tries to escape, the more she realizes the artifacts aren’t just the key to unlocking the truth—they’re the bait that could destroy her. In a battle of deception, where nothing is as it seems, Zara must decide: Will she safeguard the legacy left to her, or will she dismantle the very foundation of her father’s empire? High school drama meets international intrigue in this suspenseful coming-of-age mystery. Packed with twists, betrayals, and a hint of danger, "Keys of Deception" will keep you turning pages until the final shocking revelation.

Mika's quiet life suddenly changes when a haunting vision compels her to portray a medieval mountain princess in a movie. As she uncovers the true story behind the centuries-old feud at the heart of the film's plot, Mika realizes she is the key to restoring balance, not only in the past but also in the present. Gripped by fear yet driven by a sense of duty, Mika embarks on a perilous journey to reshape history.

A detective finds himself thrust into a nightmarish world of horror and mystery when a strange sigil mysteriously appears on his chest. As he struggles to uncover its origins, he becomes haunted by voices that echo in his mind. Desperate to unravel the truth, he grapples with the terrifying question: Are these whispers a sign of a deeper conspiracy, or is his sanity slipping away?

Author: 기월월(Gi-wol-wol) Description: After clearing the last chapter of the national game wreck I became in-game unnamed supporting character . Impossible to measure and unknown grade EX rank supporting character . DISCLAIMER: Translation isn't mine. It's from Library Key Translations. Support them on official page

[Hottest Blood-Boiling Thriller] The Divine Level Expert from the apocalypse is reborn in the city. He intended to live a low-key, restrained life, but women broke off engagements with him, his family abandoned him, and everyone looked down on him… "I was low-key, but you forced me to be arrogant. Since it's come to this, then let Heaven be in awe, let the earth tremble, let the whole world go crazy because of me!" —Ye Tianchen.

The human world began to pose a threat after the gate connecting it to the underworld, where the monsters resided, opened. Harin Virendra, who is filled with revenge to find the murderer of his parents, must be trapped together with Syrus Maholtra, a werewolf king who maintains the balance of the world. Harin took refuge under the supervision of Syrus, who is waiting Harin to reach the age of twenty-five so that he can take the key that would close the portal and cut off the human world and the underworld. However, along with their togetherness, Syrus began to be distracted and started to like it. Harin feels that every movement is becoming restricted and that Syrus is becoming increasingly overprotective towards him. Syrus could not choose between taking Harin's heart where the gate key is hidden or leaving the portal open and obeying his selfishness by staying with Harin Virendra without caring about anything.

In a world where power manifests through ancient "Keys" and "Locks," each with unique abilities tied to destruction or protection, young Lockey struggles to find his place. Born without either power, he's bullied and ostracized until a traumatic confrontation with a classmate changes his fate forever. In a moment of desperation, Lockey unlocks a hidden strength: the Universal Key of String, one of seven legendary Keys that grant their wielders unimaginable abilities. This key grants him the power to cut through anything, setting him on a path filled with danger and mystery. As Lockey navigates a world of secret powers, shadowy cults, and complex alliances, he discovers that the Universal Keys—ranging from the reality-bending Key of Inverse to the deadly Key of Poison—are coveted by many. Among them is the mysterious Dominus cult, a group determined to rule the world by controlling the Universal Keys. At the heart of Dominus are two enigmatic brothers, Cyrus, who can manipulate the world like a computer program, and Corin, who wields the elements through color manipulation. Together, they pose a threat far greater than Lockey could have ever imagined. With friends and foes emerging at every turn, Lockey must master his own powers while unraveling the secrets of the Universal Keys. Alongside his allies, including the complex and dangerous Pinnochi, Lockey embarks on a journey across dimensions, through deadly caves, and into the very heart of the Dominus cult’s sinister plans. But as his powers grow, so does the burden they bring, and Lockey will need to decide whether he can hold onto his humanity—or if he will be consumed by the power he now controls.

"It was an ordinary world until the year 2067, when a boulder-sized asteroid was spotted by astronomers heading into the Earth’s atmosphere. "They determined its point of impact to be the Atlantic Ocean and, knowing there wouldn’t be any lives at stake, left it be. "Hence, it crashed without any interference, and without any civilian knowing about its existence. "Its momentum, not being retarded by fluid friction, allowed it to penetrate the ocean floor, making its way to the Earth’s core. "That’s when it all began; the unknown properties of the meteorite caused it to fuse with the Earth’s core, changing the entire ecosystem of the Earth as we know it. "It took five days for its fusion to complete, and those five days were known as the ‘beginning of the plague.’ "The Earth, which was filled with life, became a horror fantasy after these days; the Earth was left with only 40 percent of water. "The once flooded 30 percent now filled with unworldly creatures who feast on the terrestrial ones. "The skies and water became polluted with mystical essences which gave humans supernatural abilities that enhanced a person’s character to the fullest, and I, a once psycho, am the strongest. “This is the story of how I might have saved the world from this catastrophe or how I might have destroyed it.”

"W-Why? Why are you doing this to me ?" Kei who's red eyes trying to hold back tears "If you don't want any other to get hurt more than this, JUST STAY HERE" Ayume said with a dark grin on his face Read the novel to get to know them

Kei is an average person. In every possible way, Kei is normal. Mudane. Average. Listless. He graduates high school, gets accepted into university, and discovers the harrowing scene of one of his fellow classmate's neck slit open.

Amara Grey is a girl living in the city of Eldren, where strange occurrences are happening, such as rivers glowing at night and unexplained disappearances. She is also haunted by strange dreams, in which a silver key, an endless hallway, and a voice calling her name in a language she doesn't understand appear. One day, while standing on the pier in the fog, Amara encounters a mysterious figure dressed in a black cloak, who tells her that she holds the key and must find the gate before it finds her. After this encounter, Amara becomes determined to seek answers to the questions surrounding the key and the gate, even though she doesn't fully understand the dangers that lie ahead.

Nagao Deri, a reincarnated person with memory loss, was sent to an isekai world. Even so, he obtained a class that was very mysterious but over-powerful. On his journey, he discovers the reason why he was sent to the isekai world and who his enemy really is.

Kei-Kei Mishimura is the descendant of Kachito Mishimura, the Heavenly Swordsman of the Kachi Era that saved all of Han'ei. 250 years later, things are picking up in modern settings. He will have to kill Oni, exorcise Yo-Kai, and battle the Global Government to become the Heavenly Swordsman of his own era. Many characters will join or oppose him. He will go through many struggles. All as he goes forward on his path. Join the characters on their journey through the events of Heavenly Swordsman: World Redux

A privileged life where one didn't have to worry about something like money was what most of the people wanted, right? Who would blame the children of these rich who didn't try to achieve many goals because of the knowledge, they would be taking the empire over? Lucien Ayers was utterly disappointed after his son had admitted of not having any passion. Of not even thinking of it. He would have his career set, anyways. Now, Nevan found himself on the streets with nowhere to go and only a suitcase with himself. His father had given him a clear goal. Find an ambition and make a name for himself without using his family name. Armored with nothing but the AllStars System, he embarks on this journey of becoming a soccer athlete to get back into his privileged life. What he doesn't know is the severeness of the system involved in his life. ----------- "What is it that you want, Nevan? Certainly not only going home and be who you have been?" Silence. Nothing else. Because that was exactly what the boy wanted, right? ----------- ⇢Character Development happens more than ones. ⇢Slow pace ⇢Parallel universe, nothing about this story is real. Everything is purely fictional. _______

the story about Degris who has the mark of balance Which is the key that every one is looking for in his battle against other mark holders to see how can get all the parts and remake the world in his own image using the mark of divinty. will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com

The sins of man had been cleansed off the surface of the Earth, thrown into a different world to manifest into a realm of unmistakable evil, malevolence and certain death... That was what the regular humans thought. Those bestowed with the keys to enter this desecrated realm, knew there was more to it. It was a realm of countless realities, possibilities, laws and stories. And each time the bestowed, the Prophets step into this Realm, they would experience fables and transmigrate into brand new worlds, to conquer these stories, so that the bad ones don't manifest on Earth. A strange boy found no place on Earth, but was bestowed with a key to experience these countless words as a Prophet, so that he may try again to find where exactly he belonged. But that was not his only motivation for traversing this Realm of wonder and yet, extreme danger. He also does it to find a cure for his misfortune. For you see, although humans were made from clay, he was created from countless CURSES.

In the mystical realm of Aethereia, where magic and ancient secrets abound, a young woman named Lyra discovers that she is the key to unlocking an ancient prophecy. As she embarks on a perilous journey to unravel the mystery of her destiny, she becomes entangled in a forbidden romance with a mysterious sorcerer named Kael. Together, they must navigate treacherous landscapes, battle dark forces, and confront the secrets of their pasts.

Noe Uzun was the first unawaken human to survive in a dungeon. Living in a world where "awakened humans" are called Sorcerers, Noe awakes in a medical facility somewhere in Minerva. Members of the Mutant Extermination Association (a government ran organization that deals with Supernatural threats) come to recruit him, and Noe gains new power that he never knew he could possess. (DISCLAIMER: This story is the rewritten and revised version of a story that I wrote six years ago (when I was a teenager), the opening line and story is still the same: check Author Notes to see everything I changed for each chapter) Follow me on Instagram & Twitter, @OrionPeals (Instagram & Twitter)

What happened if you can’t enter or the door because its locked? The answer is key. You need a key to open the locked door so you can enter. And what happened if you doesn’t have a correct key to open it? You need a right person to lockpicking that door. Information works in the same way. Who holds corresponding information, he can control everything including money. My name is Vega “Velt” Altair, still unemployment at 26 years old without jobs experience and this is my story about how I worked with beautiful lady and she’s The Devil. (NB: I'm writing and upload this novel based on my mood. Please be patience waiting for next chapter and volume)

Find the lost key to open the dream box

Plop, swing, flutter — the motion of life. You can't trust her, or maybe you can. Acceptance may be a key to a lock... we have yet to know. Round about it goes and Mia finds herself kneaded like clay being sculpted - and she could be the one sculpting the clay on herself.

Alastair Kurenai has left his home on Earth for a world called Nachima. In that world he'll be up against The Liberators, an organization that wishes to take his key to liberate the worlds from their reliance on Key Keepers. Nothing out of the ordinary for a guy raised in a family of Key Keepers. What kid doesn't want to be like his brothers and sisters? But that desire comes at a cost, one that makes Alastair long to return home. Still, he has to right the world before he can achieve his goal of returning home to his family.

--- "In a world where virtual reality reigns supreme, one man faces an impossible choice: to surrender his humanity to an all-encompassing VRMMORPG in the hope of saving his world. As he ventures deeper, the lines between virtual and real begin to blur, and every decision pulls him further from the life he once knew. Will his sacrifice be the key to a brighter future—or the end of everything he holds dear?" ---

In a world where everyone is born with magical potential, Kei Hayato is a “Zero”—a man with no power. Shunned and overlooked, his life changes when a deadly accident in a forbidden dungeon awakens a unique ability: the power to reset anything—magic, injuries, even the very laws of reality. But this gift draws the attention of ancient gods and ruthless organizations who seek to control him. To survive, Kei must uncover the truth behind the dungeons and face forces beyond imagination. Sometimes, breaking the rules is the only way to rewrite your fate.

What does it mean to live, rather than survive? Weapons, the key to survival, are held strongly in Rey's hands. Abandoned by those he served loyally, his eyes are opened to the unjust world. However, everyone remains blind, and he is left alone on his path-- at least, until the true key appears. The key to hope, the key to life.

In her previous life, she was betrayed by the ones she loved most. Now reincarnated into a new body, she has the chance to right the wrongs of the past. But her journey for vengeance is complicated by a world full of enigmatic creatures, manipulative allies, and a love interest who may hold the key to her heart. Will she find redemption or lose herself to her need for revenge?

Kei Yuan, an avid gamer, is unexpectedly transported into his favorite MMORPG, Forbidden Word. However, instead of simply logging in, he becomes a permanent part of the game—trapped within it, with no way to escape. Worse still, he discovers that he has become an NPC, a non-playable character, within the world he once controlled. Now, in this vast, magical realm, Kei is no longer just a player—he is a powerful, immortal wizard, the first of his kind, with access to hundreds of thousands of arcane spells. As Kei explores this new reality, he realizes that the world of Forbidden Word is far more than a game. The forests, mountains, and ruins are alive with magic, and creatures that are both mysterious and dangerous roam the land. Despite his immortality, Kei faces new challenges as he uncovers the game’s hidden truths. The world around him is filled with arcane forces, and strange anomalies suggest that this game was created for a much deeper purpose. With no way to communicate with the outside world and no clear path to escape, Kei must use his vast magical powers to survive. He meets other NPCs and players, each with their own secrets and motives. As he delves deeper into the arcane mysteries, Kei discovers that his immortality may not be the blessing he once thought it was. In a world governed by magic, Kei must unravel the truth behind his existence and the game itself. Is he merely a pawn in a much larger game, or can he master the arcane powers within him and rewrite his fate?

"Only by enduring 2¹⁴ trials can one awaken the ancient power sleeping within the Key of the Star Prison, and become the most powerful being in the universe." Timothy, the youngest Demon Lord in the history of his race, saw these words emerge after he touched the Key of the Star Prison, the most powerful artifact of the demon race, handed to him just before the old Demon Lord's death. According to the demon race's records, no Demon Lord had ever achieved this. However, over a span of a hundred thousand years, Timothy had easily passed 16,383 trials. Now, once again, he turned the Key of the Star Prison, and an unknown force mistakenly sent him to a brand new world, transforming him into an unknown and seemingly worthless demonic cultivator disciple. And the formidable opponent he was about to face in this world was the powerful Goddess Sylvia. When Goddess Sylvia received the challenge Timothy handed her, her cheeks flushed... "My dear Sylvia, I want you to know how deeply I love you. My heart belongs to you, now and forever."

Fathered by a notorious crime lord and trained by a legendary assassin, Evelyn is determined to cleanse Veridia of its deep-rooted corruption. But with her own father standing as one of the key figures in the darkness she seeks to destroy, the question looms: Can she succeed in her mission without losing herself—or her family—along the way?