Punching Bag

（Don't pay too much attention to the introduction. This is not an anti-intellectual or routine article. I will try my best to update at least one article every day, and usually maintain two updates a day.） A meteor streaked across the night sky from the depths of space, hurtling toward Earth. No explosion. No destruction. The next day, humanity awakened to supernatural abilities! Some could control fire, some could command storms, and some even woke up to find they could fly… Of course, some also awakened to more "unique" powers—like flipping tables with a single slap (yes, that’s you, Fatty). "Hmm… So your ability is… being as hard as iron?" "Yeah, I can’t die, but I also can’t hit back!" "Congratulations, you’ve successfully awakened into a living jade statue!" — Good news: I have an insanely powerful defense. Blades can’t cut me, bullets can’t pierce me, even lightning strikes do nothing—basically, I’m a walking shield. — Bad news: My attack power is literally zero. I’m basically an indestructible punching bag. And my best friend, Lin Yi? His ability is even more ridiculous. "Wait, you’re telling me you can travel briefly into the future?" "Yes! I just went forty years ahead… and the entire world was destroyed!" "…What?" "Oh, and by the way, you became the world’s strongest superhuman… AND YOU GOT NUKED TO DEATH!!!" "WHAT?!" From that moment on, my life completely spiraled out of control— I just wanted to be a normal guy, but… "Great God! Please guide us to the future!" "Hold up! I’m just a ridiculously hard-to-kill nobody!" "Western Corporate Federation: This man must be captured! He is the ultimate war weapon!" "Wait, you guys got the wrong person!!!" "Extraterrestrial Civilization: This being might be a divine entity! We must welcome him!" "A GOD?! No, no, no! Just let me go home!!!" I just wanted to live a quiet life… WHY IS EVERYONE KNEELING AND CALLING ME A GOD?!!!

My surname is Wu, and everyone calls me Little Wu. I've seen those Mobile Battle Armors deep underground that surpass human imagination, and I've also witnessed someone in the asteroid belt of space punch a star to pieces with a single Fist. Buddy, listen up, here are some of my fight insights: When fighting the Dragon Clan, don't listen to what they say, just keep hitting them until they're dead; Dealing with fairies is a bit tricky, it's best not to let them see you, and to take sneaky shots; When it comes to orcs, there are two words for it, wrestling naked! If a Devil is looking for trouble, just desperately twist its horns, and it's bound to kneel; Alright, I'm off to fight in a bar now, more detailed content when I get back.

"Mister, I told people I'd buy an entire luxury brand's store!" "In that case, buy it!" "Mister, I punched Miss Lin in the face!" "She deserved it!" "Mister, I scratched Miss Qin's face!" "Su Nuannuan, do you have to cause trouble all the time?" "Mister, they bullied me first. I was only fighting back! Look, my face is swollen!" "Miss Qin will be sent to a mental asylum tomorrow!" How dare they hurt his family? "Mister, that celebrity is very handsome!" "Su Nuannuan! Are you being naughty?" His wife laughed joyously. "As long as you pamper me, you'll be the only person I like!" "Good girl. I'll give you whatever you want." The CEO was infatuated with his wife. He'd pamper her without holding back.

At that time, I had just lost my job, was so broke I could barely afford food, and the few crumpled bills left in my wallet seemed to be fighting each other. Just then, I spotted a job ad for a hotel doorman with the enticing words: “High pay, easy work, free meals, and lodging!” I felt a surge of excitement—being a doorman? Just standing by the door and greeting people? That’s easy! But on my first day, I realized this place was a total nightmare. Each guest was scarier than the last! Some wore all black with daggers on their belts, others walked in with sunglasses and hats pulled low, and one guy even carried a black bag, from which a few shell casings casually fell out. And wait, what’s up with the blood-soaked guy in a hockey mask…

In a dark world, dominated by vampires; a world in chaos due to countless wars. Now all that remains is blood and vampires, the remnants of human civilization are only treated as pets and food. A noblewoman of impure blood, today as her 100th birthday she allowed herself to buy a bag of blood. He, a boy who wishes only peace for himself. Their destiny today brings them together, to support each other and to face this world where blood is the most important thing. ------- A/N: I've been thinking about the novel for a while now. So I'll clarify this so that no one is surprised, the romance is late The ending? It's good I liked the first day I have to change it, yes, but it doesn't change the outcome. The ending will be happy

The first thing Nyell did when he met his destined mate was try to punch him in the face. Why did it have to be the chief of that darned tribe? He hated his guts before meeting him, and he still hated his guts after meeting him. But as destiny would have it, this man asked for him in exchange for helping solve the disappearances plaguing Nyell’s village. As the chief’s son, Nyell took his duty of protecting his people to heart, and though it pissed him off, he accepted to become his. Now, it was only a matter of time before ending the serial disappearances and another before falling in love. Or not.

"Wait!" Max shouts out grabbing her arms keeping her from running up the stairs. "Don't run from me," he says pulling her close forcing her to look him in the eyes. His strong scent triggered something deep inside. Those eyes look very similar to the wolfs' she seen that night, causing her to speculate. *It couldn't be.......could it?* She thought staring deeper into those eyes wishing to just lose herself in them. --------------------------------------- Lily Artemis Wolfman fell out of the sky with only a name that no one knew, and no home to speak of. She was taken in as a ward of the Royal Wolves of the Mystic Moon pack, but was treated worse then the prisoners they keep. While in the daytime she was an obedient "daughter" doing her duties for the family, but in the shadows she was the regular punching bag for family to blame their outside appearance problems out on. Then one day she is handed a mysterious box that was with her when she was found. This box could lead her to her family, and why she seems to be the only one left alive. With the Alpha Pairs prophecy approaching events begin to happen and a mate of Lily's appears in the last person she expected. Will the truth about her past come out or will she be sent off before she has a chance to find out? Can her mate save her from a forced arranged marriage? Or will she find more then she bargained for? Find out in the chapters to come.

—WSA 2025 ENTRY— What if the weakest loser ever known got the kind of power that could make the whole world kneel? Seiya always wanted to be a hero—one of those legendary warriors everyone worships. But when his Awakening failed, the dream shattered. No power. No respect. Just a life as the punching bag for everyone stronger. Enduring relentless torment from those closest to him, he begins to uncover the mysteries of his origin — secrets that Awaken powers he never knew he possessed. Not just ordinary powers but the kind that twist the rules and break the world’s idea of right and wrong. Stuck in the spotlight, some either want to use or destroy him. Hero or villain—Seiya doesn’t care. He’s done taking orders, done bowing his head. They wanted him to stay weak. Now they’re praying he stays in control. Read the prologue next after this so you understand the world settings.

Ripped from a dead-end life and plunged into a world where danger lurks behind every smile, Xiulan must learn to thrive in a realm ruled by ruthless ambition and deadly secrets. When Li Mei dies in a traffic accident after another soul-crushing retail shift, she awakens in a familiar yet dangerous world—inside her favorite game, Phoenix Kingdom Chronicles. Now inhabiting the body of Lin Xiulan, the scorned second daughter of a noble family, she finds herself thrust into a nest of vipers where her very existence is an offense to those around her. Armed only with her knowledge of the game and the wounds from a lifetime of dealing with entitled customers, Xiulan refuses to play the role of the family’s punching bag. Determined to rise above, she’ll need to master immortal alchemy, tame arcane spirit beasts, perfect her martial arts, and face off against her scheming sisters and stepmother. But in Arinthia, a land where power reigns supreme and the weak are swept aside, Xiulan must do more than just survive and fade into the background. With the knowledge of a devastating future that awaits the realm’s beloved Crown Princess, she’ll need every ounce of her modern wit and growing abilities to prevent a catastrophe that would ruin the entire realm—assuming she can survive her own family long enough to do anything about it. Only by transforming herself into a force of reckoning can Xiulan hope to protect those she comes to care about—and survive the darkness that awaits.

Shaun’s life was already in free-fall: fired from a suspiciously shady job, drowning his sorrows in questionable alcohol, and wrapping things up with a classic car crash. The universe, in its infinite wisdom, decided this wasn’t rock bottom—nope, Shaun was getting reincarnated. But not as a hero. Not even as a sidekick. Nope, Shaun wakes up as **Shaun** (no, not a typo)—a tragic background extra from a fantasy novel. You know, the kind of character whose job is to exist solely for pain, ridicule, and the occasional wallet-theft subplot. This Shaun? Father walked out. Mother ghosted him for a "better future." Property sharks, mobsters, and scam artists all sniffing around what little he owns. But hey, he somehow clawed his way into a prestigious academy! A chance at redemption, right? Wrong. Enter stage left: bullies. First, the villains make him a punching bag. Then the so-called *heroes* decide, "Yeah, let’s take turns too!" Normally, this poor soul would accept his fate, because that’s what he’s written to do. But reincarnated Shaun? He didn’t read that memo. He has… let’s say, *creative solutions* to his problems. Where the original Shaun took beatings with a grimace, this Shaun hands out payback with a cold smile and zero guilt. Bullies? Meet karma, wielded like a sledgehammer. But something’s off. The script’s changing. People are acting weird. They’re *recognizing* him, approaching him like they know secrets he hasn’t been briefed on. And that internal monologue habit he has? Turns out it’s not so internal anymore. A growing number of eavesdroppers think his sarcastic, third-person narration is… important. please do not leave any review both positive or negative until you have read first 20 chapter new chapter is uploaded daily monday to saturday

It's simple. The star-crossed villains from completely different worlds of reality and fiction crossed paths and they plan to sweetly embrace the madness within them. A writer who yearns for a true villain and a fictional character who can fulfill her yearning. This is not a love story but a journey of two friends (with benefits) burning the world into ashes. She didn't want a hero. Those boring selfless son of a who knows. She wanted a villain- A real villain. Not a villain who would fall in love nor a villain who would kill for love but a villain who will commit mass murder and burn the world down. She is enamored with her own madness. "So, uh, would you like to take a shower?" I asked him while offering a trash bag where he can dispose of the severed head. Well, a few heads isn't that big of a deal.  "Bold little thing, I'll take you up on that offer."

a bastard son of the king who craves for his birth right, a wanted assasin who enters the wrong country with a forbidden mark on her chest, forbidden romance, intense training and bag if tears, this novel is sure enough to make anyone crave for more, Lee Kwon is the illegitimate child of the king, isolated, rejected and alone, by chance he meets Eun Chen, a masked assasin who is popular for her killing spree and who is out for revenge against the royal family for killing her mother, when this two meet, they are both in a situation, if a gain and loss situation, will they preserve at the end, if you want to know, stay tuned to the royal bastard is my marionette

Elliot had always felt the weight of the world on his shoulders. At sixteen, he couldn’t remember a time when his mind wasn’t a whirlwind of doubts, fears, and dreams too big for the small town he called home. His days were a blur of school corridors filled with unkind whispers and nights of lying awake, staring at the cracks in the ceiling, hoping they would form some sort of map to freedom. Elliot’s yearning wasn’t just for escape from his surroundings, but from the storm raging inside his head. The doctors called it anxiety and depression, but to him, it was a labyrinth—a twisting maze that he couldn’t navigate no matter how hard he tried. And so, one day, he packed a small bag, scribbled a note that said, “I need to find myself,” and stepped onto the first bus out of town. The road stretched endlessly before him, a ribbon of possibility. His journey began without a clear destination, just an aching need to find something—or someone—to soothe the chaos within.

The train ride from Mumbai to Delhi turns into a death ride, with blood, gore and violence. The special forces officer Vikrant Rathode has boarded the train. The adversaries with the aim to kill a certain man. A blood filled trade of punches, stabs, cuts. Will the Rathode family survie the miserable train ride?

In the gritty slums, 17-year-old Jamie struggles with the harsh realities of life as a homeless orphan. When he crosses paths with Dekam, a washed-up boxing champion, Jamie reluctantly agrees to train, seeing it as a way to make easy money. As Jamie navigates the world of boxing, he forms a bond with Dekam while grappling with his past and the temptations of street life. Alongside his new friends—Jackie, Koko, and other local kids—Jamie finds himself drawn into petty crimes to survive. But when their antics lead to an unexpected encounter with corrupt cops, Jamie discovers the power of fighting not just for survival, but for respect and a shot at a better future. Will Jamie embrace his potential as a boxer? Join Jamie on his journey of self-discovery, loyalty, and the quest for redemption in a world where every punch counts. In Jamie: The Road to Glory

I had thought that my life couldn't get worse when I walked in on my fiancé cheating on me with my best friend. But after a series of unfortunate events, I opened my eyes in a world that I had only read about in a webnovel, the Erudian Empire, ruled under the domineering, bloody reign of Emperor Helio. The worst part? I'm not even the main character! Reborn as Winter Royberg de la Erudian, I am the pitiful side character who is discovered to be a royal bastard princess due to a certain physical trait only the imperial bloodline possesses. But I know the end of Winter's story and the unwanted royal punching bag is framed as a witch and killed at age 16 on the guillotine due to the scheming of the cruel empress. An aloof, murder happy father? Check. Psycho half-sister? Check. Meddlesome author who wants me to follow the script? Double check! I don't want to die an early death again, so I'm determined not to ever be discovered as a royal again. But before I know it, I'm trapped in a palace of blood and opulence playing tricky games of power, games I have no clue how to win. How will I survive to adulthood in the imperial palace and get my happily ever after? And am I really the only person who fell into this world? *UPDATES 1-2 TIMES A WEEK* *1500 TO 3300 WORDS PER CHAPTER*

Meet Cassandra, the most beautiful young lady in whole of Aristotle city, who was forced to get married to a multibillionaire named Davis. He was a fucking cruel mafia king and no one dared to step on his lane. He never took Cassandra for a wife but a sex toy and his punching bag. He mistreated her and no one was to talk about it not even her father, after years of suffering and smiling. She made her choice to rebel against him with all means possible. She used all her leisure time to dig out his hidden secrets, learn martial arts, dig secret path ways and diverse means to escape. After realizing that Davis had murder her whole family, she swore to make him pay with his life, blood and sweat. Will Davis ever know that he had created a monster out of his beautiful wife? Will she succeed to make him pay for torturing her? Will she finally get the freedom she so desired? Watch out!!!

Evelyn’s chaotic morning leads to a chance encounter at a café with Violet, a quirky girl with lilac hair. After a humorous exchange involving spilled jam and an unzipped bag, Evelyn finds herself unexpectedly drawn to Violet, leaving her day feeling a little less unlucky.

The power of absolute control... Time. After Rock died, he mysteriously reincarnated in Shun Long's almost dead body when a triangular-shaped rock merged with his soul, and a sudden influx of information flooded his head. He has now found himself in a mystical world filled with extraordinarily powerful cultivators who can destroy mountains with a single punch, and split seas in half with a single slash of a sword! This is Shun Long's journey in the majestic world of cultivation, as he fights geniuses and reaches the pinnacle of both alchemy and martial arts!

The apocalypse has finally arrived! The world is frozen, with 90% of humanity wiped out and zombies lurking everywhere. Amidst the chaos and the awakening of supernatural powers, where will humanity turn in the face of the relentless zombie horde? Rebirth + Apocalypse + Zombies + Superpowers + Revenge.The protagonist Miles dies right at the beginning. meets his end at the hands of his beloved Ella, who kills him over two packs of cookies. But fate has a twist in store—Miles unexpectedly gains a second chance at life.In this new life, he awakens with powerful abilities and begins to construct an extraordinary shelter. In a world where resources are scarce, Miles supplies are seemingly endless. How will he navigate this post-apocalyptic landscape? In a realm where a single bag of chips can trade for dozens of beautiful women, what future will Miles carve out for himself? What caused the end of the world: a shift in the Earth's magnetic field or an alien impact? Each civilization's fall is swift and insignificant, leaving us to wonder—how many generations of civilization has Earth witnessed?

Meet Cassandra, the most beautiful young lady in whole of Aristotle city, who was forced to get married to a multibillionaire named Davis. He was a fucking cruel mafia king and no one dared to step on his lane. He never took Cassandra for a wife but a sex toy and his punching bag. He mistreated her and no one was to talk about not even her father, after years of suffering and smiling. She made her choice to rebel against him with all means possible. She used all her leisure time to dig out his hidden secrets, learn martial arts, dig secret path ways and diverse means to escape. After realizing that Davis had murder her whole family, she swore to make him pay with his life, blood and sweat. Will Davis ever know that he had created a monster out of his beautiful wife? Will she succeed to make him pay for torturing her? Will she finally get the freedom she so desired? Watch out!!!

This is a world where the ancient deities had died, and demons are born from the dark. This is a world where martial arts are common, and they’re divided into nine-class, where the highest class leads to the world of immortals. Zhou Heng transmigrated to this place and became an apprentice in a normal martial arts school. He practiced martial arts hard and at the same time, worked hard for a living. One day, when he was practicing martial arts, he heard this voice. “You’re practicing martial arts hard. Your level of proficiency has increased by 1.” “You’re practicing martial arts hard. Your level of proficiency has increased by 3.” “Congratulations! Since you have been martial arts nonstop, triggered ‘Heavenly Reward’. Your understanding toward martial arts has increased exponentially. Your level of proficiency has increased by 10.” “Congratulations! You’ve reached perfection for the martial arts! You received a Lucky Bag.” “You opened the Lucky Bag! You’re so lucky! You obtained Solo Nine Swords!” “You opened the Lucky Bag! You’re so lucky! You obtained Celestial Globe Appraisal!” “You opened the Lucky Bag! You’re so lucky! You obtained Gold Origin Medal!”

Lin is the Crown Princess of the Kingdom of Korea, but her spectacular failures earned her the nickname ‘The Princess Disaster’. Tasked with guiding her is an inexperienced English Literature teacher fresh out of university - Lee Jun, who just began his teaching career at the prestigious Royal International School of Seoul. Lin’s knack for spectacularly failing at everything precedes her and her latest antics (getting expelled from a British boarding school for punching a royal) have landed her back in Korea, much to the King's exasperation. However, despite her larger-than-life reputation, when it comes to Jun, Lin is just a young maiden at heart who is determined to charm her new teacher. For Jun, it’s a battle to maintain his professional responsibilities while Lin’s chaotic energy and secret crush threaten to derail his life and career. For Lin, it’s the ultimate shoujo-manga fantasy brought to life, with her reluctant and hilariously oblivious teacher in the starring role. Set against the elite backdrop of royal obligations and academic pressures, Princess Disaster is a lighthearted romantic comedy about clashing worlds, unexpected sparks, and the joys (and disasters) of learning, love, and growing up.

Marriage is like putting your hand into a bag of snakes in the hope of pulling out gold. Daniel Smith simply had it all, he possessed the refined beauty as powerful as his name, his wealth as of a billionaire and the sophisticated charm of seducing women. He was forced to get rid of his bachelor's status and get married to Regina Green, the sassy and stubborn heiress with innocent looks who would do anything to please her father. He hated her drastic and silly ways, he swore to make her life a living hell. She hated his principles and his unfathomable ego. In a life lasting marriage, many things are bound to happen and nothing can prepare them for the consequences. Would Regina Green endure the demeanor of Daniel Mills? Would she remain the Billionaire's Wife?

"When Ava Rose discovers that her billionaire, boyfriend, Julian Cold, is planning to propose to her, she knows it's time to leave. But it's not just the proposal that prompts her departure - it's the return of his first love, a woman who has been absent from his life for years. As Ava Rose packs her bags and sells the luxurious gifts her boyfriend has given her, she knows she's making the right decision. But what she doesn't know is that she's pregnant with his child. Three years later, Ava Rose has built a new life for herself and her son, but her past comes back to haunt her when she sees her billionaire ex at a matchmaking event. With a murderous expression on his face, Ava Rose knows she's in danger - and that her secrets are about to be exposed."

"Wait!" Max shouts out grabbing her arms keeping her from running up the stairs. "Don't run from me," he says pulling her close forcing her to look him in the eyes. His strong scent triggered something deep inside. Those eyes look very similar to the wolfs' she seen that night, causing her to speculate. *It couldn't be.......could it?* She thought staring deeper into those eyes wishing to just lose herself in them. --------------------------------------- Lily Artemis Wolfman fell out of the sky with only a name that no one knew, and no home to speak of. She was taken in as a ward of the Royal Wolves of the Mystic Moon pack, but was treated worse then the prisoners they keep. While in the daytime she was an obedient "daughter" doing her duties for the family, but in the shadows she was the regular punching bag for family to blame their outside appearance problems out on. Then one day she is handed a mysterious box that was with her when she was found. This box could lead her to her family, and why she seems to be the only one left alive. With the Alpha Pairs prophecy approaching events begin to happen and a mate of Lily's appears in the last person she expected. Will the truth about her past come out or will she be sent off before she has a chance to find out? Can her mate save her from a forced arranged marriage? Or will she find more then she bargained for? Find out in the chapters to come.

"She fell first, but he fell harder" Grace Chen’s life changed from being an illegitimate daughter of the Chen family to the top mafia’s girlfriend when she was offered a contract she couldn't refuse. “Once you sign the contract to be my girlfriend, then this house, the car, maids, and an entourage will be yours.” These were Raymond’s exact words before he handed the contract to her. She had been a punching bag to her stepmother and needed some excitement before her terminal disease finally killed her. Curious as to why he had chosen her of all people, she came to realize that he was fulfilling a promise he made to her mother. How was he related to her mother? She had to find out, no matter what it took. And being with Raymond meant being at risk; his enemies were more than his friends, and they all came for her, but he was always there to protect her. "Remember, Grace, you are there for the money; don't let yourself fall in love, and don't let him love you,” she reminded herself every day. She needed the money and power to avenge her stepfamily, who treated her like a slave.  What happens when Raymond finds out that the woman he vowed to protect has been mistreated all her life? And then he comes across her bucket list: B1: Get out of this hell of a house. B2: Let my stepmother beg me for mercy. B3: Make my dad choose me over Nora. “Boring,” he sneered, and he decided to rewrite her bucket list. B1: Get married to Raymond. B2: Have a baby with Raymond. B3: And, finally, let Raymond make your stepmother beg for mercy. Since he had vowed to protect her, he was going to help punish every person she planned to, and he made sure to protect her at all costs. But he soon finds himself drawn to her. That’s not the case for Grace; she believes she will die soon. Will he succeed in taming her and making her enemies pay, as he had promised Grace’s mom? or will she succeed in pushing him away and living her lonely life till the heavens call her? And what happens when Raymond finds out about her illness? Will there be a way? When Grace finds out about her mother’s connection with Raymond, things change direction. How could her mother have such a relationship with Raymond XU? Short reel scenes of this novel is found on TikTok, watch it and fantasize with me TikTok username: introvert4452

Starting from the comic adaptation "Edgerunners," Lin Qingshan embarked on the path of a (wen)comic (chao)artist (gong) in another world. And then— "Oh no! It's a cyber lunatic! Quickly, call the anti-terror squad!" "Run! He's the Comic Madman!" "Amazing! I'm starting to understand everything!" "No way, who let him make comics?" "Quick, use the Flame Fist on him!" "Is he insane, designing plots like this?" "Mental state seems fine! Discharge him!" "You get in there too!" "Hahaha! I've made it!" … With works like *Edgerunners*, *Chainsaw Man*, *Fire Punch*, *Attack on Titan*, *Dao's Strange Immortal*, Lin Qingshan went completely off the deep end, and all the manga fans unanimously agreed: Lin Qingshan is a madman! ----------- You can support me financially through this link ko-fi.com/sauron_ch

These are thoughts collected when feeling extreme emotions. In no way are they everyday thoughts or opinions. This book is not suited for anyone under the age of 15. Warning this book depicts depression and/or suicidal thoughts. This book was made purely for the hope that the author can use this to cope. If you don’t like this genre or the book/topics make you uncomfortable. Leave while you still can. Basically it’s like a diary, I post this so I may find out about myself and hopefully learn something from it. I do not post everything on here and some of the chapters might be removed due to either sensitivity issues or me being unwilling to share the thoughts anymore. Grab a bag of tissues and a box of melodrama and we can all just cry this out.

You know that one guy in every story? The one nobody notices, nobody remembers, and nobody cares about? Yeah. That’s me. Or at least, that’s who I am now. My name was Kang Jin-ho, I am a loser punching bag in my old world. I worked a dead-end job, got screwed over by my coworkers, and died like a joke trying to save someone from a damn truck. But instead of disappearing into oblivion, I woke up in a world I knew all too well: Battleborn Academy, the setting of the brutal SSS+ difficulty novel I once read. Sounds cool, right? Wrong. I wasn’t reborn as the hero. I wasn’t even the villain. I got stuck as a nameless extra, weak, sickly, and about as important to the story as a piece of background furniture. But life has a twisted sense of humor, because even if this world’s hell, I’ve got one advantage: I know everything about it. The plot twists. The hidden quests. The betrayals. And most importantly, the things nobody else knows are the broken pieces of power lurking beneath the surface. It starts with my Status Window, the kind you’d find in a game, except my stats are garbage. But there’s one thing it doesn’t mention: my cheat ability, Devourer. Kill monsters and absorb their powers. Sounds simple, right? Except nothing in this world is simple. Every step toward power costs me my sanity, my humanity, maybe even my soul. Now I’m stuck at Battleborn Academy, surrounded by heroes and monsters in disguise. There’s Lee Yuna, the cold genius who hates my guts but might just be the most dangerous person here. There’s Jang Hyuk-rin, a charismatic prodigy with a tragic past and plans that’ll burn the world down. And don’t even get me started on the shadowy puppeteer pulling the strings behind it all. I’ve got to survive, manipulate the plot, and stay two steps ahead of a world that’s designed to kill me. Because if there’s one thing I learned the hard way, it’s this: second chances don’t come free. I’m not the hero of this story. But I’ll be damned if I die a background character again.