A Smile Better Suits A Hero

Ethan Cross was just an ordinary college student in his past life—until he died trying to save a banker playing hero. Now, he finds himself reincarnated in "New World", a realm plagued by Dread Beasts, where only those who awaken Aethermarks can become Heroes. But there’s a problem. Ethan has awakened as an E-rank Hero, the weakest tier, cursed with only one ability slot—a death sentence for any aspiring warrior. With no powerful clans willing to recruit him and the world already looking down on him, his future seems bleak. Until he discovers his Innate Talent: Sanctum of Beasts. This mysterious power grants him access to a personal dimension, where he can hunt endless waves of Dread Beasts. Unlike the real world, slaying them in this space drops Ability Fragments, which he can combine to gain abilities without slot restrictions. Even better? Time flows differently—he can train for days, yet only an instant passes in reality. Determined to rise from nothing, Ethan embarks on a secret journey to accumulate power. But as he completes missions and unravels the truth about the Black Pits, he realizes there’s something far more sinister lurking beneath the surface. The Hero Association hides dark secrets. Villains roam freely in the shadows. And Dread Beasts may not be the mindless creatures everyone believes them to be. With powerful enemies watching his every move, Ethan must play a dangerous game—remain unnoticed or become the hunter of both beasts and men. But one thing is certain: In this world, strength is everything. And Ethan Cross will carve his own path to the top—no matter the cost.

In a realm where lineage dictates destiny, the firstborn prince awakens to a life of torment. Born of a lesser union, he is deemed unworthy by the royal court and subjected to relentless abuse. Over the years, his younger half-brother, the legitimate heir adorned with a perpetual mask, observes his suffering with a sinister smile. As the elder prince endures his trials, he begins to unravel the dark secrets of the palace and the true nature of the brother who finds pleasure in his pain.

As a child with an unattainable dream, I yearned to become a Hero, but I veered off the right path. Looking back, my aspiration to save others was nothing more than a foolish dream. I now realize the magnitude of my sins and the impossibility of atoning for them.

Not being a hero isn't the issue. The only problem I'm facing right now is surviving in this world!

In a world where ‘hero’ is a cursed word, I stand alone. They hate me. They fear me. But I have the power — and the burden — to save them. This is my final life, and I will not waste it.

The Cost of Her Smile Krish is a man of loyalty, bound to a ruthless gangster, Dravid. Cold, disciplined, and deadly, he never questioned his place in the underworld—until Aarohi entered his life. She was never meant to be his. She belonged to Dravid, trapped in a world she despised, her heart yearning for another man. When Krish discovers her secret love, his loyalty is put to the test. A single act of rage shatters everything, forcing him to confront emotions he never dared to feel. His love for Aarohi is dangerous, forbidden, and one-sided. He knows the cost of defying Dravid is death, yet he can’t turn away. As betrayal looms and blood is spilled, Krish must make an impossible choice—fight for a love that was never his or protect her at the cost of his own life. Because in his world, love isn’t a fairytale. It’s a death sentence.

[Reminder: Read the novel at "Reaper Scans" to support the Novel and Author, we don't hold any Copyrights over any works published by us. We only hope to help the Authors/Originals to get more recognition.] I never imagined I’d be an awakener, let alone one so different from the others. As if that weren’t enough, catastrophe struck the world, leaving me no time to enjoy my newfound abilities. Given a system no one had ever seen before on top of the one everyone already knew, I was dragged into the end of the world just as I gained everything I'd ever wanted. With my loved ones in danger, what was I to do but become a hero? * * * Author: Farlight ProofReader: Harley Original at: Reaper Scans

A boy in a Suit: Too formal for the wrong time. A young man eagerly waits for his date outside a packed cinema, ready to watch the most talked-about movie of the year. But fate has other plans. In the blink of an eye, everything changes—his town is still his town, yet somehow, it isn’t. The once-bustling cinema now stands abandoned, the streets eerily unfamiliar. Where is he? As he searches for answers, reality slips further from his grasp. Read on to uncover the truth. Tags: Boys Love, R18

Dios ha muerto o solo nos abandono.

The story revolves around Mary Stopes, a brilliant and introverted young woman who has always avoided romantic relationships. She's a student of criminal investigation at Charlottesville, where she's determined to focus on her studies. Mary's life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Matthew Kiona, a charming and attractive young man who's also her classmate. Despite her initial reservations, Mary finds herself drawn to Matthew, and they start developing a connection. However, their budding relationship is cut short when Matthew suddenly disappears without a trace. Mary is left worried and confused, with no explanation for his disappearance. As Mary tries to move on from the mystery of Matthew's disappearance, she encounters Lloyd, a wealthy and charismatic man who's immediately smitten with her. Despite Lloyd's lavish lifestyle and suspicious behavior, Mary finds herself enjoying his company, and they start dating. Unbeknownst to Mary, Lloyd has a dark secret: he's the one responsible for Matthew's disappearance. Lloyd's obsession with Mary drives him to eliminate any potential rivals, including Matthew. As the story unfolds, Mary becomes increasingly entangled in Lloyd's web of deceit and manipulation. Will she uncover the truth about Lloyd's sinister intentions, or will she become his next victim? The story sets the stage for a thrilling tale of romance, mystery, and suspense.

Superpowers appeared suddenly plunging the world into chaos. Wars broke out, countries were destroyed, and the powers spread like a plague. 100 years later powers became the norm, countries all collapsed, and The Watch rose up to protect the world. Life was black and white. The heroes fought the villains and saved the day, the villains did bad things and were defeated. That’s how most children saw it. Peter Het never should have seen it that way, but he did - until his image of the world burnt in front of his eyes. Levi Winter always saw it that way - until the world gave him reason to. Both wanted to try and make a difference using the powers they'd been born with. One had planned to help the world by being the perfect hero, the other by killing the people he saw as responsible for the problems that polluted the world. Neither found themselves doing what they’d imagined. The one seeking to be a hero became a criminal, the one seeking vengeance became an icon of heroes. Their paths in life diverged like streams rushing down a mountain and are then brought back together to cascade over the edge into a new unknown. Both are seeking peace in the unceasing hurricane of life and the violence they can’t escape, and they’ve come to realize that ‘hero’ is nothing more than a title. Author's note: I'll be also posting this story on RoyalRoad.com

___Lost Notes___ In this age of superheroes, the public safety is at the hands of these all so powerful figures. Located in the metropolis of Condor is the worlds strongest hero, UltraMan. In his decade long carrier, he has destroyed multiple conspiracies started by the city's old elite, single handedly apprehended the mafias that encroached upon the weak and feeble and even stopped several alien invasions and infiltrations. It is safe to assume that such a man would have many enemies, but with skin that cannot be pierced by any earthly means and strength that puts the legends of old to shame, how can such a creature ever be defeated? If UltraMan wanted to, he could have conquered earth at any time. So why did he not? No one quite knows. '' In any regards, he is seen as the balancing force of the world. So what happens if he is removed from the picture? What if I removed him? How will the world live? How will "I" live? ....

Somehow, I don't know how for sure, though, I've been sent to the world of my favorite game, Skyrim. The longer I'm here, the more I notice that this world is real. Not simply realistic, but real. Everything I do has an effect on the world, either good or bad, especially in the case with the storylines. I love Skyrim, but I'm not going to be able to survive here, right? How do I get out? Getting out isn't even the beginning of my problems. The longer I stay here, the more I realize – things are different, and not necessarily for the better. -------------- As embarrassing as this is, this is a Skyrim fanfic. It's probably permanently in progress, as I'm mainly just using it as a drawing board to practice writing storylines for games. Writing it out is just a fun way I've got for going about it. I've also written this in a style so that people who haven't played any of the Elder Scrolls series of games can read it as well. I warn you, though, there's a *lot* of words. Side note: I've also got this story on other sites/apps, in case you want to read it there. -------------- This is also a challenge to That Guy Right There. This is a combination of how I would write the fanfic you made, along with the fact that I got tired of waiting for the author, That Guy Right There, to finish his story, "Living Skyrim." It's pretty good, y'all should check it out. However, Guy's mc is an asshole, so I warn you now. The puns he makes are also kinda bad. So I challenge you, Guy. I'm gonna write my version of how it'd go, and you finish yours (unless you died.) This is a direct copy from my work on my other accounts on various reading/writing apps. Check that one out, too. It doesn't matter to me which you support, cuz I'm not monetized by any. I'm just the writer, man.

hello , this story is based on a campus love story which was very sweet and the whole story based on a girl and a boy and her name was hana and his boy name shiyan ,shiyan belong to rich family and hana was funny and sports lover person ,the girl was very happy with her life no more sadness in her life and shiyan a very decent boy who love to read book and like to draw story goes like this who were different each other and how they fell in love and how much love needed for life ❤️ so basically it is fiction based story and hope u all like it ✨

I recently started a new book as a re – and – better – run of this book's concept, titled: I AWAKENED A DIVINE CURSE In a world where one's worth is determined by Archons—godlike entities who watch over everything—the least you can hope for is to get picked by the most lowly of them. Raith was chosen by the Archon of failure and death. Having emerged from one of the three greatest family, he was forced to leave the family and began a lonely journey of being a Hero as he has always wanted. Hero–that was the only way Raith could redeem himself and be acknowledged by the world. But this Archon is just too useless! However, everything changes on the day when Raith dies for the first time. [Congratulations! You have met the first condition] You can join this discord server for interaction with the author and character illustrations. https://discord.com/invite/9UPNyQN4

Warning: This story contains many dark adult themes. In a world on the path to destruction, a nameless orphan seeks his own future in a brutal world of magic and myth. After he is sought out to be adopted by a cursed Witch and reincarnated Kitsune, he is soon chosen to wield a Relic; magic weaponry of unbelievable power who chose their masters. Touji Himura must learn how to use this newfound strength and bear the burdens of what it means to become a hero. In this story everyone has their own past that shapes their present and future, from sole surviving Oni to an immortal mage that forgets all who die except those who perish by her hands. Authors Note: Chapters will often see touch ups and refinements over time. This is my first ever story, so I may stumble along the way. Please let me know of any mistakes I make In everlasting memory of Mark Richards.

In "Shadow deprived of life (broken trust , a twisted smile)", police officers investigate a mysterious death of a well-known lawyer, uncovering secrets and lies that test their own trust and dark pasts, leading to a sinister plot that eventually risks their lives. Can they trust each other enough to expose the truth?

I like her

Waine always dreamed of becoming a hero, but in his world, there was no such thing. No magic, no warriors, no destined saviors only normal people living ordinary lives. But everything changed on the night of his sixteenth birthday. A mysterious red light led him deep into the forest, and before he knew it, he found himself in another world one filled with magic, heroes, and ancient prophecies. Taken in by the kind-hearted Granny Clora, Waine quickly learned that this new world was on the brink of war. Demons, long thought to be extinct, were rising once more, threatening to plunge the land into chaos. Determined to become strong, Waine joins the prestigious High School of Magic in Liverland, where the greatest warriors and sorcerers are trained. As he hones his abilities, he discovers a terrifying truth he possesses both divine and demonic powers, a forbidden combination feared by all.

(Mature: Contains Sexual Content) Clarity Fane is a girl who never gives up. Known for being tough and determined, she does everything in order to provide for her family. Shameless. If Shameless. She would do all sorts of jobs just to make sure all her three siblings could go to school and make her father quit working from his dangerous job. And finally the day came where they had their own place, a fried chicken store that she's been saving up for three years. But... Eh? First day of opening and what had just happened? The place got DEMOLISHED?! Who was responsible for this?! Who was the heartless person who would do this?! Since that day everything took a turn for the worse. Desperation managed to overpower her strong resolve. She took a job that would give her a hefty amount overnight. She took the risk and dressed as a masked sexy sailor girl inside a gigantic box. But she didn't know that her decision would change her life… Jaxon Grant, a heartless domineering man. He would do everything just to get what he wants and wouldn't care about the consequences it gave other people. Completely indifferent and uninterested in other people's lives, he shows no sympathy for everyone. He was stone cold... A complete devil disguised in a suit. But one night changes everything... He finds himself being bewitched by a girl in a sexy sailor costume at the night of his friend's bachelor party. They both get drunk and do all the crazy things he never imagined he'd do for his whole life. For the first time ever in his life, he felt so alive. However, she completely disappeared the next day. He needed to find her. He knew there something about her... He needed to see more of her... Taste more of her... Will their paths cross once again? And… Will the devil in a suit find the girl who had the guts to seduce the evil CEO? Warning: 1.Smut 2.Swear words 3. Grammatical errors(punctuations… etc.)

An enigmatic young man wearing a smiling emoji mask must confront supernatural forces to rescue his kidnapped grandfather from a secluded farm.

An Ex-hero committed suicide since he can't move on after he accidentally killed the woman he loved who loved another man that was turned into a monster who was also his long lost best friend. The Gods decided him to be reborn but without any emotions and does not know of pain. The worst thing, he is back as a villain since he give up being a hero. What will this villain do if he finds out that Andrea, the woman he love and Anthony, his best friend were both reincarcarnated? (this story contains themes not suitable for children) All names, places and organization; are just a product of the authors imagination

In a world of the future, people have manifested abilities, almost like superpowers. This story follows a boy raised in a murderous environment, enter Japan to pursue a dream he thought he would never complete. CW: Contains child abuse

Marcus Evans was the epitome of an ordinary guy—stuck in a dead-end job, addicted to reading webnovels for a taste of excitement, and completely invisible in the grand scheme of life. His greatest joy was escaping into the pages of Decade Long Crusade, a sprawling epic where the hero, Ash Braker, rises from weakness to ultimate power in a world of magic, technology, and danger. But when Marcus wakes up one day in a body that isn’t his, in a world that feels disturbingly familiar, he quickly realizes the impossible: he’s been transmigrated into the Decade Long Crusade universe. However, there’s a catch. He’s not the hero, nor even a notable character. He’s an unknown extra, an expendable background figure doomed to die without making a mark on the story. To survive in a world where extras are crushed underfoot by stronger powers, Marcus knows he can’t play the game like a hero. The only way to protect himself is to manipulate the plot, ensure Ash Braker’s rise to power, and play the part of the ruthless villain who pulls the strings from the shadows. As the world of cultivation, magic, and futuristic technology threatens to swallow him whole, Marcus must make hard decisions, form dangerous alliances, and betray those who stand in his way. Because in this world, it’s better to be the villain than to die forgotten.

The background is set in a small, quiet town on the outskirts of Seoul. In this town, people were friendly, except for one particular neighbourhood. In this neighbourhood, everybody lived their lives as if treading on eggshells, all because of one particular household: the Lees. People surnamed Lee were a dime a dozen, but these particular set of Lees were unique. Dysfunctional. The family consisted of four people; the father and breadwinner Lee Do Joon, the delinquent son Lee Hyuk, the top student Lee Gun, and the town's most beautiful girl Lee Yeo Ri. Lee Yeo Ri was regarded as a saving grace, but before anybody knew it, the saving grace was slowly disintegrating from within. Hidden underneath her perfect, angelic smile, was a girl who was slowly being crushed and torn apart. This is her story. — TRIGGER WARNING — This story contains depictions of rape, violence, and other traumatic scenes. — Cover art by Ren (Twitter: @ikinashi_ren) — Please consider commenting or reviewing; any and all feedback are appreciated! :D