Kidding Just As I Expected

(Note: - Chapter 1,2 are bit long, rest of them are around 1k-1.5k, since I added #sliceoflife tag, some chapters may be slow paced, not all, only few of them.) In a world where Beast Tamers command respect and wealth, Kai is nothing but a street rat, scraping by on the streets of Ashenford. Orphaned and despised by townsfolk, he's learned to expect nothing more than cold stares and cruel words. His life takes an unexpected turn when he stumbles across an injured beast deep in the wilderness. Kai nurses the creature, forming an unspoken bond that will alter his fate, and begins to see the harsh realities of a world ruled by power, status, and secrets. He may call himself average, but in a world obsessed with power and status, Kai's path might just redefine what it means to be a Tamer.

Davina Dubois is a 27 year old virgin who has been working minimum wage jobs her entire life. Her current dead end job is a cashier at a drug store. Her life's trajectory is zero and she has long since given up on trying for anything better. All she can do now is drown her sorrows every time her heart starts to dream and remind her that she is a failure. She is a habitual procrastinator who lives a life of social isolation. When she's not at work, she's by herself. When she goes to mall, she's by herself. When she goes to a restaurant, she's eating for one. Her adult life has been filled with nothing but daydreaming, feeling bitter, struggling to control her anger, being selfish and living like she's an old lady in retirement. Her thoughts are her worst nightmare. They've brought her down to her knees and killed her spirit. She is always lacking sleep and always taking two steps back the moment she takes one step forward. Finally, the depression becomes too much for her. Filled with regret, fear and doubts she decides to take a leap for freedom....off a bridge. Rafael Hunt is a 30 year old global popstar. He has toured all over the world and enchanted millions with his hypnotic voice and dance. He tops the Billboard charts with each new album, has sold millions of copies of his music, holds 3 Platinum certificates and two Grammy Awards. His face grazes nearly every celebrity magazine and he is the hot topic of discussion on every music show nationally and internationally, known as the next Michael Jackson. He's the brand ambassador for countless clothing lines, has his own perfume and has starred in commercials for everything from handbags to fast food. He has donated to countless charities, opened up a hospital and even met the president. Unfortunately, his life away from the spotlight is filled with misery. Growing up, he was treated as nothing more than a tool by his parents. He was expected to always deliver the best vocals and the most sharp choreography or he would get beaten up by his father and placed on a strict diet by his mother. Rafe was also the child of a highly dysfunctional marriage. The only person who cared for him was his grandfather, who admired his grandson for being very disciplined and filial. So much so, that he decided to rewrite his will in Rafe's name only. Rafe's grandfather considers his son and daughter-in-law to be nothing more than leeches with no real value and an utter disgrace to the Hunt name. Naturally, he wants Rafe to carry the bloodline forward. Being treated as a windup toy expected to dance to satisfy his heartless parents greed took a huge toll on his mind. As a coping mechanism, he developed an addiction to cocaine. After secretly acquiring a large quantity from his secret dealer, Rafe snorts it all with the hopes of dying. Both Davina and Rafe have a near brush with death before ending up in the hospital expected to survive. Waking up, they cry and curse their circumstances before realizing that they're not where they're supposed to be. Davina looks at her herself and sees a skinny handsome man where her body should be. Rafael wakes up and sees a full some, curvaceous beauty staring at him from the mirror. Worlds apart, these two would never cross paths normally. Only a supernatural intervention could bring them together. But as they navigate their newly acquired identities, they realize that misery isn't the only thing that binds them together. Davina and Rafe are actually long lost siblings.

MC Rune Argentus wants to leave his village for a more exciting life as an adventurer, only things turn out a lot different than he thought they would. A power he shouldn't have, a bloodline hidden from him by his parents, and various women vying for his affection. Rune learns that not everything is as it seems as he's slowly dragged into an ancient conflict. Sexual Content warning: this novel contains content of the R-18 nature and might not be for everyone. All characters appearing in this novel are 18 years and over, despite what the text may say. I do not own the cover image. If you are the original artist and are unhappy then let me know and I will change it.

after an unknown incident, I got trapped in another world in but it's strange, I feel like I know him from somewhere but I can't remember

" You are just my wife in names. But you will never be a wife in my eyes. " I am a young girl as you can see. I have everything a woman would wish to have in her life. I wear expensive clothes everyday and change shoes and bags whenever I want. I have over five cars and drivers and I do shopping whenever I want. Most importantly, I have a very young handsome and rich husband that everyone would wish to have. In fact, my life is perfect. And everyone expects me to be happy. Little do they know that all these things I have are the source of my pain because I lack love. My husband hates me so much and because of this I regret having married him. I cry every night and most of them are sleepless. " You are just my wife in names. But you will never be a wife in my eyes. You can have the Walter's title , and the wealth, But you will never have my heart." Yes he tells me that everyday. It my breaks my heart into pieces because I really love him. But who knows ? I know that one day he will love me back. I don't when , But I believe he will fall me to a point he will even wish to sacrifice his life for me. For now, I AM JUST MRS WALTER , but I know that day will come.

What kind of time travel is this? Not only am I poor and empty-handed, but I also have a useless sister. My wife even paid her way into the family? But, but she has already killed three men. What can relieve this worry? Only getting rich!!!

This story revolves around a Supreme Invincible Main Character (MC), one who embodies absolute dominance and fearlessness. You need never worry about his survival or mercy, for this MC resolves every conflict with effortless superiority—be it a single, devastating slap or a session of brutal torture before his enemies meet their end. His path is one of unrelenting power, where weakness is nonexistent, and every action underscores his unrivaled supremacy.

Takuma Mori, a socially awkward and introverted university student, lived a life of solitude, mastering math, computer science being his major course of study, and video games. He has no interest in anyone apart from himself. With a horrible childhood heartbreak and neglect from others he only chose to avoid people,but after a ridiculous accident, he's reincarnated into a medieval kingdom as a hero destined to conquer the demon army. Defying the king's orders, Takuma refuses to fight. However, his new body has a mind of its own. He finds himself irresistibly drawn to women, unable to reject their charms. The kingdom exploits this weakness, and soon, women from across the land are sending Takuma quests. Trapped in a cycle of desire and duty, Takuma must navigate this strange new world, confronting his own weaknesses and the expectations of those around him. Will he find a way to break free, or will his soft spot for women be his downfall? or would he find love in what he despises the most? "Bonding"

there's a school which give us knowledge about love, hate, relationships, situationship and importance of friendships and betrayal. a girl who joined this school just to let her parents show off how rich they are because this school is a very expensive school in Asia. her life changed in a lot of different ways, she made friends learned about many new things and got betrayals.

A Life of Young Omnipotence Being

Growing up, the protagonist always knew he wasn't like the other kids—awkward, introverted, and imaginative to a fault. With a childhood spent moving from city to city due to his father's job, his life felt like a constant reset button. Each new school brought new challenges: strange looks, failed attempts to fit in, and an endless series of first days that blurred together. But this time, things change. On his first day in a new school, a seemingly ordinary girl named Eve throws his world off balance. With a simple, innocent request to see his fingers, she sparks a chain of events that turns his mundane life into an unexpected journey of self-discovery, friendship, and emotions he never thought he'd experience. And like that, the story continues—each day a mix of awkward encounters, heartfelt moments, and comedic missteps. As the protagonist stumbles through the highs and lows of adolescence, he learns that being ‘not normal’ might just be the most extraordinary thing about him.

Kyle Damian's life was already complicated, living with his hardworking mother after his father's untimely death. But everything changes the night he encounters a cursed artifact in the Draken City Museum-a mysterious box that unleashes a dark, ancient power. Now, Kyle is bound to Raknar, a malevolent demon who offers him unimaginable strength at the cost of his humanity. As Kyle grapples with his newfound abilities and the sinister presence lurking in his mind, he is thrust into a deadly conflict with Mr. Borgov, the ruthless leader of the Red Hornet Mafia. Borgov will stop at nothing to eliminate Kyle, whose supernatural powers pose a threat to his criminal empire. But as Kyle battles Borgov's forces, he faces an even greater danger-losing control to Raknar, who seeks to bend him to his will. Torn between protecting his loved ones and resisting the demon's influence, Kyle must navigate a world where trust is scarce, and enemies are everywhere. As the line between hero and monster blurs, Kyle is forced to confront the darkest parts of himself. Will he succumb to the power within, or will he find a way to fight back and reclaim his life? In a high-stakes battle where the supernatural collides with the criminal underworld, Kyle must decide how far he's willing to go to protect those he loves-and whether he can do so without losing his soul.

Never knew that your fate could turn up like this boy .... As it is far beyond his expectations.

Katsuhira Kazuomi had always hated the idea of coincidences. Sometimes, they work in his favor, but most of the time, they make him miserable. Entering middle school, Kazuomi refused to give in to his misfortunes through effort. Of course, this ended in tragedy. Still, while Kazuomi is sick of these unlucky coincidences ruining his plans, he never blames anything on another person. Now, Kazuomi is just your average high schooler. Wanting to spend an eventful and enjoyable high school life, he puts all forms of pressure off his shoulders going forward. What could this entail for his journey as he continues to forge his previous relationships while forming new ones?

A 14year old girl named Estella who unexpectedly fell in love with her(older)brother best friend named Nathan and he is 16year old. btw she wrote this in her diary so we basically reading her diary hope you enjoy

"Hah, finally I get to leave this hell," Jacob Said as he laughed. It turns out the system was rebooted and lost his chance. He had achieved never-aging immortality and many other skills. He fell to the ground as his hope for leaving was gone as the system finally announced [Level Cap:99999.] He looked at his level and saw it was the same thing as the New level cap. He pressed the return button as he went home. He found.that.. he would have to take part in a new life as he was reincarnated to the roots of time Year 0

"As long there's power, you can overturn the skies and set aflame the universe" Roman Darkwind was suddenly summoned to Agrippa Kingdom, a kingdom in a different plane of existence. He was not the only summoned but five others were also summoned. Their talents were tested and Roman didn't have any talent, having read novels and mangas, he knew he was just an extra,summoned by mistake. Since he lacked talent, he was sent out of the kingdom into the wildlands, this seem to have caused a reaction as he immediately awakened the Otherworld System. *Ding* [To fully unlock system, host has to be on his last breath!] Roman knew that unlike other MCs system, his system was after his life. --------------------------------- MC is a lil bit overpowered from the beginning, if you do not like MCs like that, this is not for you. MC is bipolar just so you know, and keeps grudges.

I want to tattoo my bangs

A boy who believes Christmas is cursed for him. He faces rejection from girls when he confesses his feelings during the annual Christmas event and it's been a three years streak for him. But this year, a surprising twist awaits—one that will flip his life upside down.

A question that haunts me; "Why am I still alive, after everything I've been through and everything I've done?" But some questions are better left unanswered. And some secrets are best kept hidden. Join me on my journey to the final destination!

If you love to live in dreams, this is a perfect choice for you!

In a world brimming with beast tamers and quirky familiars, our hapless hero gets a second chance at life—only this time, he’s reborn as a legendary dragon! As if that wasn’t enough of a plot twist, he gets contracted to a princess of a small kingdom who’s determined to be the to make her kingdom the best in the world. Now, instead of chasing after treasure, he’s stuck attending royal functions and fending off awkward suitors. Luckily, with a quirky gacha system that rewards him for acting like the magnificent dragon he is, he’s ready to show everyone what a dragon-taming duo can really do. Join them as they navigate the ups and downs of royal life, deal with ridiculous rival tamers, and maybe even start a new species of half-dragon, half-human hybrids—because who wouldn’t want to create a little chaos in the world? ************************* New story! Please support a new author! I won't be updating my other for a while until I get a good Stockpile of this one!

Rhea and Rohan have been married for five years, building a life filled with love, laughter, and adventure. However, new challenges arise when Rohan past love, Nisha, re-enters his life. As Rhea struggles to cope with the reappearance of her husband's former flame, she must confront her own insecurities and doubts

A normal kid was suddenly forced to take care of a genius kid. As they grew older, the normal kid thought he finally was able to escape from his duties of taking care of the genius since he would probably go to a normal school while the genius would go to the most powerful school in the world. But unlike what he expected, he also got accepted inside the most powerful school despite it having a reputation of strictly only picking talented teens as their students. Will the normal kid be able to retire from his duties of taking care of the genius?

"Oh god, come in front of me. I want to kill you in pieces. I just want a very beautiful lover. I don't want to be a beautiful girl." Min Lwin always wanted to be a superhero like movies. But this is is just a dream. One day, a strange crystal changed his life. He become a albino beauty with powerful superpowers but... his little brother is gone!!