Portrait Jobs

Percy, a broke novel reviewer, barely scrapes by, until his drunken, deadbeat father kills him over a few bills. But instead of dying, he wakes up inside the very novel he just reviewed… and hated! Trapped in the tragic world of 'Paintings of Felicius’s Portraits', Percy is now Iulian Horatius! A character doomed to become a victim of the novel’s ruthless protagonist. In a world where everyone wield terrifying powers, Percy now 'Iulian' is caught in family strife and forced to navigate a life of scorn and survival. Worst of all? He must deal with Felicius D'Nivis Solvere: The psychotic, cruel protagonist of the novel who also happens to be the unstable, tortured heir of the Grand Duke, his fate steeped in madness and tragedy. But as Percy defies his expected fate, his relationship with Felicius takes an unexpected turn. With survival on the line and romance blooming in the shadows of cruelty, can Percy rewrite this doomed story… or will he become just another victim of fate?

Global changes have occurred, the world has turned into a game, and strange monsters are raging all over the world. To become stronger and to resist disasters. Everyone is changing classes and moving up their ranks like crazy. Some people become wizards in their first transformation, while others become professional thunder warriors in their second transformation. But Ling Zhan did the opposite. First, he chose a non-professional class and added the blue bar to all attribute points. “It's crazy. I don't have a class. All I have are low-level skills before I change classes. How can I fight in the later stages? What's the use of the blue bars? It can't increase combat effectiveness. It's really funny...” However, when the battle occurs, Level 3 Thunder Warrior: “I'm shocked, non-professionals are so strong?” A certain third-level Elf Queen: “Infinite blue bars, invincible in one-on-one combat, No. 1 in team battles, how can we fight like this?”

Roxanne is a secret detective who is mainly known as Anne by most people. She works hard in her job and is recognized by many exept that her face has never been seen by the public. While Aiden is a well known criminal searched for by many criminal organizations but never caught. What if the two meet and fall in love with out knowing their jobs will there love succeed or will Aiden be caught one day

A strange anomaly struck Earth, plunging the world into chaos. After a moment of darkness, every living being underwent terrifying mutations—humans, animals, plants, even microbes—no one was spared. Adam, a young man who had just been fired from his job, already felt life was unfair. But on the worst day of his life, the world decided to collapse. Amidst the devastation, a miracle occurred. The Job Creation System suddenly fused with his body, offering a way out of despair. But that wasn’t the only blessing he received. When he opened the Evolution Chest, Adam obtained something that not even the strongest mutants or new world rulers could imagine—Evolution Gene: Microbe King - Legendary. Complete control over all microbes in the universe. Now, survival is no longer his only goal. With his system, an army of microbes, and the power to build a new civilization in the midst of the apocalypse, Adam is ready to reshape the world. "Money? Power? Life? They’re all mine. If you want to survive—work for me!" But great power comes with great consequences. Will Adam master his system and evolution, or will he become a monster beyond control?

[Cultivation Family] [Business Development] [Farming] [Gou Wang] [Group Portrait] [Survival] [Non-Fun Story] [Daily Life] A small family that has established a foundation can live forever by binding to the family. Formations, alchemy, puppets, talismans, farming... are all-round development. I thought I was already good enough, but I unexpectedly discovered that I was nothing compared to my family. The Gou Wang family was born.

"Have you heard of him?" A small boy tugged at a woman's skirt, his tiny finger pointing at the large portrait of a man clad in a minister’s robe. "Shhh! Don’t say its name!" The woman hushed him, glancing around anxiously. She knew the boy was only curious about the drawing, yet the inscription beside it spoke of someone else entirely. Still, the credit had been given to the man in the portrait. "Why?" "We just... don’t say it." "Are you talking about The Next General?" A man dressed as a scholar interjected, inserting himself into the conversation. "Everyone is talking about it. After a hundred years, it has returned. I can't decide whether that fills me with hope or dread." His words were meant to impress, to showcase his knowledge, but the woman only tightened her grip on the boy, scooped him up, and hurried away like a hunted animal sensing danger. The scholar let out a single sharp laugh. "A chaotic rhythm… and marvellously extraordinary times are upon us," he murmured, before turning and walking away. --- Disclaimer This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and events are either the product of the author's imagination or used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or to real events is purely coincidental. The views and opinions expressed by the characters do not necessarily reflect those of the author. This book contains content that may not be suitable for all audiences. Reader discretion is advised. ------- Author-Sama is here with another one, been planning this for quite a while but laziness and procrastination keeps holding me down but now I am free. Here is another exciting historical novel, please enjoy.

Lilith was disowned by her father when she was eighteen years. She came in contact with a vampire princes who offered her a job in the place. Her job is to help the Vampire King find happiness and also fall in love. The job was difficult. Do you think she would be able to help him find happiness?

Mia is plunged into a terrifying mystery when a white rose, left as a chilling threat, leads her down a rabbit hole of secrets surrounding a missing woman named Elara and a reclusive man, Jason. Driven by a relentless need to understand the connection between them, Mia investigates, navigating cryptic online forums and risking a dangerous return to Jason's eerie, silent home. There, she uncovers hidden journals and photographs that paint a tragic portrait of Jason's past: Elara, his muse, vanished, leaving him haunted by "shadows" and broken promises. A photograph reveals a potential lead – "The Crimson Theatre" – but Mia's investigation has not gone unnoticed. A shadowy figure, who sent the threatening rose, knows she's searching for answers. Now, Mia must escape, knowing she's been drawn into a dangerous game where the shadows are closing in.

Once a girl that has everything now suddenly found herself left with nothing overnight, Jena nursing her heart of the pain caused by shocking betrayals which left her life and family in ruins found herself driven to a tight corner. Left without a choice but to accept her cruel fate and expect nothing more she took on jobs she had never expected to do even in her wildest dreams to keep life going.

Today's job was supposed to be simple. Rescue a high value target and bring her home. But there is one rule we require form all our clients, never lie to us. Now, the job has gone wrong, and we are stranded on an ocean planet. With prospects of a brewing civil war looming over our heads, and a queen preparing to release an interstellar horror on the world, we the crew of the SSS Brotherhood, now have a new job, and it will be the hardest one we have ever encountered...survive

From learning a new language to venturing in new jobs, one thing always prevailed: resilience. Life obstacles testing our faith and patience, encouragement prevailed. These short stories each showed how life's testing you and how coming out triumphant made my confidence stronger. Hoping these stories helps you somehow inspire you to keep living and enjoying life. This is what makes life exciting.

Agma Gwabuha was a delinquent all his life. Always violent, he got a job that coincided with it, this job appeared right before the apocalypse, just like everyone else’s job. But he learned he was unique, he was able to evolve his job as a demon prince to become an even higher rank of demon. How will he handle his new power? Will he survive the apocalypse? read to find out

Born into poverty, Ren struggled financially to help himself just to pay off his tuition and rent for his dormitory. He work 2 jobs just to be able to pay for it. But he posses a skill that can give him some extra cash when he's not working. He can craft amazing things that could sell of. But tragedy happen. He was killed trying to save a woman's life from the robbery but ultimately getting shot at. He wishes to be strong and rich, and to be able to live again. And then, a system pop up. Granting him to be able to reborn again to a world full of magic.

Lucas Grant, a solitary art restorer, is hired to restore an old portrait in a long-abandoned mansion. But as he works on the painting of a missing 19th-century adventurer, strange things begin to happen—whispers in the dark, eerie visions, and a creeping sense of being watched. The portrait seems to hold the key to a dark family secret, and as Lucas unravels its mystery, he becomes increasingly obsessed with the past, losing his grip on reality. Haunted by the spirits of those long gone, Lucas must confront the curse that binds him to the portrait before he becomes its next victim—trapped forever in the whispers of the past.

System jobmania. Tepat saat pertengahan abad ke 21 Satu dunia mendapatkan berkah misterius yaitu adalah sistem job sistem job diatur sesuai dengan impian masing masing biasanya sistem job akan didapatkan saat berumur 11 tahun banyak sekali job job yg bisa didapatkan apalagi ini sesuai dengan bidang masing masing tetapi ad suatu kejanggalan Glenn seorang yg sudah berumur 16 tahun tak mendapatkan sistem jobnya ,ini mungkin dikarenakan Glenn sama sekali tak punya impian dia hanya ingin terus hidup mungkin itulah impiannya tetapi saat tiba tiba dunia mulai kacau munculnya kerusakan sistem yg membuat kerusuhan dimana mana banyak muncul job job aneh seperti penyihir dan lain lain beberapa kumpulannya adalah orang yg zalim sangat jahat pada saat itu job job normal tak lagi dibutuhkan semuanya diperlakukan bagai binatang termasuk Glenn yg sama sekali tak punya job saat kekacauan melanda Glenn diserang dengan menggunakan linggis dia hampir mati tapi untungnya dia masih hidup insiden ini menyebabkan suatu kasus aneh Glenn tiba tiba mendapatoan sistem job tapi bukan hanya biasa dia mendapatkan sistem jobmania

Alab has explored the different courses in Earth because he does not know what he wants to be. At 35, now both a lawyer and a doctor, he still felt that something in his everyday life was missing. In his search for this, he was transferred to a different world named Gaia to become as the librarian of Mozza. The library holds many secrets. Join Alab as he explore the mysteries of Gaia, try different jobs, search for the different races and realize his true wants.

The story is about an orphan who does odd jobs to live his life. He is just the definition of ordinary guy. Has a crush, favorite novels, games... But a single incident changes his life, and he becomes a bad guy.. Seeing all the bad deeds he has done, without losing his character, he gets the attention of the devil, Lucifer. And Lucifer wants him to take up his mantle as the new king of hell. But he has to face the other devils, who want to usurp the throne. But the hero has a trusty system who would help him in becoming the king. Discord link: https://discord.gg/AXgypAWHyu

Protagonist Jerry, a teenage orphan living in a Europe medieval-type city, looks for a job to survive. An unexcepted encounter with a "strange monk" changed his life for good. The "strange monk" offers a strange job...

In the opulent drawing rooms of the Caravelle estate, history whispered through gilded portraits and well-worn traditions. Alexander Caravelle, heir to an illustrious dynasty built on honor and wealth, lived a life prescribed by expectation and refined etiquette. Across town, in the modest quarters of the Mercer household, Isabella Mercer nurtured a quiet dignity despite hardship. Though the two families belonged to worlds apart, fate had already begun to sketch the outlines of a love that would shatter old barriers. In hushed conversations among servants and whispered rumors in the Mercer neighborhood, a name—Isabella—sparkled with a rare inner light. And in the gilded corridors of the Caravelle mansion, Alexander’s eyes, heavy with the burden of his destiny, would soon alight upon that light in a moment that would forever alter the course of both their lives.

When historian Evelyn Carter receives a cryptic letter from Lady Isadora Ravenshore, a stranger claiming to be connected to her past, she embarks on a journey to the mysterious Ravenshore Manor in the English countryside. The ancient estate, shrouded in fog and secrets, holds a legacy she never knew she was part of. Upon arrival, Evelyn discovers an eerie portrait of herself—painted over a century ago—and learns of a powerful relic, the Heart of Ravenshore, hidden within the manor’s walls. But with its power comes a deadly curse, and sinister forces have already begun their hunt. As shadows move in the corridors and whispers echo through the halls, Evelyn must unravel the truth of her ancestry and protect the Heart before it falls into the wrong hands. With time running out, she faces a chilling question: Is history repeating itself—or is she the key to breaking an ancient cycle of fate?

In the grand kingdom of Artesia, where people called Soulwielders shape the course of history, a young orphan girl named Lia Lilac dreams of a future where she can lift her home from poverty, left as a baby at the doorstep of a rundown orphanage in Valderis, she was raised by Sister April and Father Ranth, alongside other orphans who share her struggle, however unlike her other fellow orphans who simply dreamed of a simple life and mid ranking jobs, Lia dreamed of something bigger “ I'm gonna be the SupremeSoul ”

Valeria Hart has always believed that art is an extension of the soul. But no matter how much passion she pours into her paintings, it never seems to be enough—not for the galleries that reject her, not for the clients who undervalue her work, and certainly not for the mounting medical bills threatening to take away the only family she has left. Just when she’s on the verge of giving up, an unexpected offer changes everything. Adrian Sinclair—a wealthy, enigmatic businessman—wants her to paint a portrait of his late brother, Oliver. But this isn’t just any commission. Adrian doesn’t want a simple likeness; he wants a piece of art that breathes, that holds the essence of the brother he lost. As Valeria delves into Oliver’s world—through photographs, stories, and the lingering grief Adrian tries so hard to hide—she finds herself caught between the lines of memory and reality, of passion and restraint. But as she begins to uncover the depth of Adrian’s pain, she also starts to see the cracks in her own guarded heart. With every brushstroke, Valeria paints more than just a portrait—she paints the emotions neither of them are ready to face. But when secrets from the past come to light, Valeria realizes that this commission isn’t just about capturing Oliver’s soul—it’s about uncovering the truth that could change both of their lives forever. A story of art, loss, and unexpected connections, Strokes of You is a heartfelt romance about two people learning to heal—one brushstroke at a time.

Everyone in the city got a job. Some became warriors who were courageous while others became intelligent magicians. Wei Can was able to awaken an SSSSS-grade unique job, the Dragon Tamer. However, dragons were so hard to find that they almost only existed in legends. Fortunately, he also received a system and was rewarded with the Dragon Radar Technique. With that, he was able to learn that Xu Yaoyue, the prettiest girl in school, had awakened the Frost Divine Dragon job and was able to tame her. “Umm… To be honest, the Divine Dragon job is actually our family’s heritage. My twin sister is the Flame Divine Dragon, my cousin is the Dark Divine Dragon, and my best friend is the Light Divine Dragon. Do you want to try and form contracts with them as well?” When Wei Can looked at his divine dragons clearing the paths for him, he said, “As a dragon tamer, it’s okay for me to have more than a few dragons, right?”

Born in the slums of the city, Haru, the eldest son of his family, worked two jobs to support both his loved ones and his education. However, while studying late into the night, he tragically died of exhaustion. Yet, instead of waking up to the familiar glow of his desk lamp, he was greeted by the blinding light of the sun. Instinctively, he raised his hand to shield his eyes—only to realize that, instead of fingers, he now had paws.

Ryo Tanaka, a struggling college student, works tirelessly at multiple part-time jobs to make ends meet. In a bid to earn some extra cash, he volunteers for a paid drug research study, unaware that it will alter the course of his life forever. The experiment takes a disastrous turn, leaving Ryo bedridden with a high fever for several days. But when he finally awakens, he finds himself in a world plunged into chaos. A deadly virus has ravaged the city, turning its inhabitants into ravenous, flesh-eating zombies. Streets once bustling with life now lay desolate, the remnants of civilization crumbling under the weight of the apocalypse.

Two boys (Hunter and Noah) take jobs as undercover spies, they have hated each other for years but have to be in a relationship during a pride parade to make sure no one gets hurt, as they start to get more into acting as a couple one boy catches feelings for the other, will he hide his feelings from the other boy or will he confess?

Hero missing? Kaiju gone rogue? Spaceship needs repairing? No worries, we can solve it all! After losing his last keepsake from his late parents, Furukami Subaru enlists the help of 'Odd Jobs R Us' to help him search for it, but little did he know it would thrust him into a brand new world. A world he did not know existed, a world filled filled with wonders and dangers... Oh how he wished he did not know, but what can he do? Let's enjoy the ride as far as we can go! (It has a slow start, but it will get better around volume 2. Please show your support by reading it!)

When Lali marries into the powerful and wealthy Jeon family, she expects a life of respect and luxury. But behind the grand walls of the Jeon mansion, she finds herself surrounded by mystery, tension, and secrets no one dares to speak of. Lali begins to uncover clues about a hidden past that seems strangely connected to her. A mysterious portrait, coded messages, and a family that guards its secrets fiercely pull her deeper into a web of lies. Her husband, Gguk, is distant and guarded, but his quiet presence stirs emotions in her that she can’t ignore. As Lali tries to get closer to him, she realizes that love may be the only thing strong enough to face the darkness. Can Lali unravel the truth without breaking apart her marriage and the family? Or will the Jeon family’s secrets destroy her before she uncovers them all?

In a world ravaged by war, humanity clings to survival behind the walls of massive domes. Within, society is safe-yet far from perfect. Outside, monstrous mutants roam, the remnants of a world lost to an unseen disaste Alec dray is a mercenary-someone who takes dangerous jobs and does what it takes to survive. With no love for anyone but himself, he's learned that the world inside the domes isn't as safe as it seems. But what really happened out there, in the world beyond? The truth is buried, and only the brave-or the foolish-venture into the unknown to find it. In a world where knowledge is power, what happens when the lies start to unravel ?

Haru, a gamer boy reincarnated in a world where people are born with predetermined hunter skills, discovers he has a unique leveling system that allows him to change jobs and grow stronger. As he progresses, he gains powerful abilities, including the ability to summon shadows by extracting the souls of his enemies.