Rhythm Thief

When a mysterious box appears in his antique shop, Zane's ordinary life shatters—literally—as a leather-clad stranger crashes through his window to steal it. But the theft is only the beginning. Now demons stalk the streets of Asgard, all hunting for Zane, and the box's secrets. His sole protection? Blaine, the irritable thief himself, who turns out to be a fallen angel's son cursed with divine Wrath. Now Zane's quiet life spirals into chaos as he's forced to trust Blaine. Together, they race to find out the box's secrets before the demons hunting them can claim it. But as Zane is drawn deeper into Blaine's world , he realizes the bigger danger might be falling for someone who has sworn never to love. The box holds a power that could tip the balance between Heaven and Hell. And Zane's ordinary life isn't the only thing at stake anymore.

In High school, her teacher asked everyone to write down their goals. Verena wrote two things-to keep living the life full of luxury. Who doesn't like dresses, jewellery, parties and wine. And to own Red Kite. Everything was going perfect until a handsome stranger broke in her house through her window. "Do you mind I stay here for time being?" She stared gritted teeth at the theif making himself comfortable on the armchair without waiting for her answer. She fell in self-doubt, is this his house or her's? Unfortunately, little did she knew at that time this two-faced thief did not just planned to enter her house but also in her life.

The tale of "Magic Thief Ivan" takes place in a medieval Western magical realm teeming with sorcery and intrigue. In this era where wealth is paramount, conspiracies abound, and magic thieves employ their mystical abilities to pilfer from nations and organizations.The enigmatic youth Ivan embodies a myriad of personas, from a trickster and assassin to a mage and nobleman. He exudes a cold, aloof demeanor yet brims with passion, displaying sharp intellect and cunning. To foes, he is a formidable demon; to ladies, a flawless suitor. Tasked with unraveling a world-altering conspiracy, can he prevail against lethal adversaries on this diabolically orchestrated stage? A journey fraught with challenges and perils awaits Ivan, testing his mettle and forcing crucial decisions. Let us watch with bated breath as his fate unfolds.

In 2030, Ethan Carter’s world fell apart—betrayed by his closest friend, his family shattered, and his life ruined. To escape the agony of reality, he entered the world of Godfall, a virtual reality game that became more than just a game. Over ten years, he rose from a petty thief to a legendary assassin, but at the moment of his ascension to godhood, he was struck down by betrayal. Now, Ethan has been reborn ten years earlier. With the memory of his past life and a thirst for vengeance, he returns to Godfall, but this time, he chooses the path of a magician. Armed with a unique talent, "One More Chance," Ethan will toy with the gods and bend the rules of the world to his will. Loki: "Hello, is this 911? I'd like to report a scam. What? You don’t believe me? I’m the victim here, seriously!" Selene: "Damn you, Ethan! I looked away for just a second, and you made my clothes disappear… completely!" Ares: "Ethan, I challenge you to a duel! Wait, where's my sword? Ethan, give me back my sword!"

(Warning! Extreme levels of puns intended!) Living in poverty and never having the chance to enjoy his youth, Alan died in an unexpected incident. He then wakes up to find himself as a side character in the novel he read as a child. "Welcome, chosen one! This is the world of Arcana!" "You have been bestowed with the title 'Girlfriend Thief'!" "Make the target woman submit to you using only your tongue and steal her from her boyfriend!" Will Alan be able to survive in this world of magic and monsters, using his new virile body? ---------------------------------- Additional tags: Smut-- Magic-- Handsome Male lead-- No NTR (only Netori) -- No Yuri --Vampire girls -- Elves-- Monster girls -- Demon girls -- Angels -- Dating simulator system -- Mind break ---------------------------------- "Some people think that money, power and looks is all it takes to keep their women from leaving them." "Some people think that women like gentle, kind and caring boys." "Some people think that any sort of roughness is a turn off." "But you are an exception, aren't you?" ~ Rosalind Stewart to Adam ----------------------------------- This novel does have action but most of it involves smut :D Reader discretion advised. ----------------------- None of my works are dropped, and I'll update all of them. But! Like a particular series and want me to update it more than the others? Just let me know in the comments!

A young boy was living peacefully. Although he was poor and alone, he was happy with what he had. Until one day, a girl came into his lonely life, making it worth living. However, this also didn't last long when the girl he considered his only family in the world got afflicted with a mysterious illness! In the end, he sold his parent's house, the last memory he had of them, hoping to save his Lil Sis. He was even willing to live in the slums if he could save her and, for the first time in his life, stop this tragedy from happening! But fate yet played another trick on him when a greedy shop owner sold him fake medicine and tricked all the money he got after selling his parents' house! After being pushed into the corner, he hated those treacherous people; he hated the unfair life, and he even hated Heaven itself! In the moment of hatred and helplessness, he holloed to the sky, "IF I HAVE THE POWER, I'LL STEAL FROM HEAVEN ITSELF, JUST LIKE HOW IT STEALS EVERYONE FROM ME!" However, this boy didn't know that this absurd wish would be granted one day by something called the system, and it would also force him to walk on the path of a THIEF! A path that was despised and loathed by Heaven itself! ______ Discord Server: https://discord.gg/37YYuyUD

Tied down his entire life by the perils of mediocrity, Jarod sin is diagnosed with a terminal illness cutting his life expectancy at just twenty six years old. With a six months prognosis, he wallows about his predicament while taking a leave from work to explore bits of the world before his death, sadly he is mugged by a thief on a cold evening, proving once more how mediocre and trash he really was, but everything changed when he opened his eyes. He had been transmigrated into the body of Milo von Brithuels, third son of a count in a fantasy land, just like the one he used to read about, now armed with a new life he vows to escape the clutches of mediocrity and achieve something for the first time.

Yuno is an unlucky part-timer working in a convenience store for Espers and Guides. That means they sell stuff that makes their store look like an adult shop. During his shift, the highest-grade aphrodisiac they have was stolen. He chased the thief, determined to retrieve the stolen Item from their store. But, much to Yuno's annoyance, he found himself in a dangerous situation with Ki Gayoon— the infamous Esper on the verge of a Rampage. How does the saying go again? 'The way to an Esper's heart is through his d*ck.' Is Yuno supposed to, uhm, do "it" to calm Ki Gayoon before he snaps and kills them both? #guide #esper #guideverse

As all kids do, Hera wanted to be an explorer. Sadly when she turned 18 she discovered that her stats and lack of skills made her fail the requirements to become one, and she went to work on a bookstore. That should have been the end of her story. But when she wins a lottery to have her level up she discovers a hidden skill and a rare one at that. The system gave her dream back, and this time she is not letting it go. ############################## The story is about a world where game-like systems are the norm, Everyone has a level, status and even skills are a common thing. If your stats are good you can even become an explorer, someone that ventures inside a place called MAZE, a dungeon of sorts filled with monsters creatures and things that the regular world is missing such as magic. The story follows Hera, a woman who wanted to be an explorer but her status were too low to become one. One day she wins a raffle that allows her to level up for the first time giving her the chance to achieve her childhood dream. It's more about how things work and what you can do with them than about power or revenge. The rhythm might be a bit slow for some but that is the idea. I want to give sort of a slice of life feeling to most of it. ###############################

When Ervin, an orphan thief, sold a stolen Lamborghini and bought a beachside house, he hoped to enjoy a joyous and relaxing life. However, his own recklessness led to his demise when he ventured into the open ocean seeking the thrill of adventure, never to return. Reborn in a magical world teeming with skills, classes, and adventure, Ervin gained something he lacked in his previous life—a home sweet home. But when the dangerous world threatened this new home, he embarked on a journey to eliminate the threat. Follow his journey as he, together with his childhood friend Arya, a defensive tank Aron, and other colourful companions, navigate dangerous dungeons, face formidable foes, and uncover dark secrets.

Hunger for her family's survival drove nineteen-year-old Aneesa to venture into Vernon, the kingdom of werewolves and home to all supernatural creatures. As a skilled thief, Aneesa successfully steals the King's Ruby, unaware of the curse that accompanies it. The ruby grants ultimate power among the supernatural, and when Prince Corion, brother to King Aspen, discovers its missing, he tracks down the thief responsible. Corion intends to use the ruby to overthrow his brother and take the throne, but to do so, he must break the curse that will kill Aneesa once the power is withdrawn from her. As he trains Aneesa and plans his coup, he finds himself inexplicably drawn to her, despite his initial indifference to her life. Can Aneesa survive in this dangerous new world? Will Corion be able to save her and break the curse? And what will happen when the ultimate power of the ruby is unleashed?

Being born from a pauper parents who are also greedy enough to sell of his sister to the Town bully, Ji Wei forcefully took the initiative to become the first flawless thief his village has ever known. just to save up to the amount needed to elope with his sis, becomes a thief, met a repulsive yet charming lady from Shanghai, a place almost to the similar to his dream city Beijing. After spending the night with her, the lady helps him leave his countryside with his sister, also giving him an apartment keycard which she said would be less stressful for them to cope without a roof over their head.

This story follows Mizuha’s daily life at her new high school, including her friendships and the challenges she faces. It also features the stories of her friends, exploring their backgrounds and past experiences.

"Dreams destroyed my reality!" Dion Kruz had his life all planned out, a future mapped by the predictable rhythm of a 9 to 5 existence after college graduation. But fate had other plans for him, and on his eighteenth birthday, everything changed. As Dion drifted into a peaceful slumber, he was transported to another world, where the boundaries between dreams and reality blurred and shattered like fragments of glass. He later discovered the hard way that he has become a Realm Wanderer. Realm Wanderers… beings who shuttle through the void when they sleep at night to other realms and can return. They could use powers of another realm. But their existence was not without consequence; they disrupted the delicate balance of the realm system, and in every realm, so they were hunted. They were hunted even on Earth, where the facade of regular humans masked a hidden world of supernatural beings on the prowl for the elusive Wanderers. His previous dreams are shattered, replaced by a new reality. One that demanded he embrace his destiny as a Realm Wanderer. — We will be dealing with two worlds here: Earth and Aeon. Aeon is a magical planet/realm that had its mana contaminated after the last war. A bloodline is needed to perform magic. Earth looks normal but supernatural beings lurk in the dark. A storm is brewing.

In a world where power is the sharpest weapon, one orphaned girl will rise from the shadows to challenge an empire. Nyra was abandoned in the crime-ridden streets of Halthor, a city where only the ruthless survive. Raised by a hardened thief, she learns to steal, fight, and manipulate her way through life. But deep inside, a fire burns for something more—for power, for freedom, and for revenge. When a brutal mercenary teaches her the ways of the sword, Nyra's path begins to darken, setting her on a collision course with the empire that rules with an iron fist. As her skills grow, so do her ambitions. Nyra gathers a band of outcasts—each scarred by the empire's cruelty—and together, they become a force to be reckoned with. But the more power Nyra gains, the more she faces hard choices. Loyalty, betrayal, and the temptation of tyranny gnaw at her soul as she battles against the empire's brutal Captain Idris and the mysterious General Cassian, all while navigating the treacherous politics of a growing rebellion. In the capital city of Aeloria, Nyra’s greatest challenge awaits. She must face not only the Emperor but also the darkest parts of herself. Will she bring freedom, or will she become the very monster she seeks to destroy?

In the heart of a peaceful town, Kazuki and Shizuka live a life that’s both simple and enchanting. Kazuki is calm and composed, a man who finds joy in life’s little routines, from cooking breakfast to strolling through quiet streets. Shizuka, with her playful personality and unmistakable silver hair, is the spark that keeps his world lively. She’s bold, unfiltered, and utterly in love with him, her days filled with teasing remarks, affectionate glances, and the warmth of her unwavering devotion. Their days unfold in a charming rhythm: morning conversations over breakfast, lazy afternoons spent side-by-side, and evenings wrapped in the comfort of each other's company. Though their life together may seem ordinary, it’s within these small, daily moments that the depth of their connection reveals itself. Shizuka’s carefree nature is balanced by Kazuki’s calm presence, and together, they find happiness in the warmth of a shared life. For them, love isn’t in grand gestures but in the quiet spaces between words, the laughter that fills their home, and the gentle embraces that define their days.

The world’s largest VRMMO, Conviction, was almost like a second world for humanity. It had integrated itself into the real world’s economy, with both corporations and individuals seeking their fortunes through the game. In this game, Nie Yan prided himself in his Level 180 Thief. He could barely be considered among the top experts in the game. Though, that was the only thing he could take pride in. He was penniless and unable to advance in life; a situation he was forced into by the enemy of his father. If it weren’t for the little money he made by selling off items in Conviction, he would’ve barely been able to eat. In the end, he chose to settle his matters once and for all. He assassinated his father’s enemy. He lay dying shortly after being shot in the pursuit. However, that wasn’t the end of his story. Instead, he awoke moments later to find that he had reincarnated into his past-self. Armed with his experience and knowledge of future events, he sets out to live his life anew.

He who steals a hook gets hanged as a crook; he who steals a kingdom becomes a duke. Those who steal the world and the hearts of the people become a Divine Immortal. The Dao of the universe is boundless, and the will of mortals is limitless. Follow me and watch how I alone use my hands to steal the heavens! Translator's synopsis: An unexpected discovery in Machu Picchu has transported a young professional thief from Earth to a world filled with mystical powers and evil plots. With his beloved teacher and best friend killed during the calamity, his only goal is to become stronger, so that he can take revenge for them.This is a novel filled with politics, the struggle for power, evil beauties, and of course, Divine Immortals. *Warning: Erotic scenes inside...

After forming a blood pact with the Saint and Demon ladies, the good-for-nothing young boy obtained the Yin-Yang divine veins, learned the art of alchemy and martial arts, and dominated the world. The young Shen Xiang had a romantic encounter with a goddess and a witch, and obtained their supreme inheritance, acquired a divine vein that defied the heavens, learned peerless magical skills, and mastered superb alchemy techniques, which made him very successful on the road of martial arts... When he was hungry, he would refine some pills as snacks, when he was lonely, he would flirt with the high and mighty goddess, when he was bored, he would play with those martial arts masters who came to ask for pills, and when he was tired, he would let the delicate wives around him give him massages... Author : Silent little thief

Akuma is a Highschool dropout and became a thief for a year before his friend got accepted to a highschool and he was told to bring a friend. Akuma think it would be his time to find a new life, where something unexpected happen.

In a magical world similar to a game, there are various professions and races, different kingdoms, and dangerous magical beasts. The protagonist of the story is a young adventurer named Finn. Finn is originally from Earth and has been reborn in this magical world. He still has a part of the game system within him, which gives him a strong desire to become stronger.

Hazuki Hyuna has always thrived on routine. Predictability is her comfort, a steady rhythm she relies on, savoring the certainty of knowing exactly what lies ahead-even indulging in the occasional spoiler. Love, to her, is an overrated, messy affair, the kind that shatters the peaceful quiet she's built around herself. But lately, her days have started to feel a bit too still, a touch too empty...though she'd never admit it. Change isn't something she's looking for. But her impossibly beautiful neighbor seems to have other plans, shaking up her routine with unexpected visits and unusual requests. It's everything she never wanted, yet somehow, it's already too late to pull back.

Echoes of the Shattered Veil follows Kael Ardyn, a thief who steals a mysterious shard from the Masked Choir, only to unleash its ancient magic. Transported to a strange forest, Kael finds himself pursued by the Choir and an enigmatic warrior known as an Ecliptica Seeker. As he uncovers the shard's dangerous power, Kael must navigate deadly battles and unravel a dark secret before the forces chasing him destroy everything. Will he survive the consequences of the Shattered Veil—or become its next victim?

You reincarnate in a fantastical realm, where powers awaken within you, and systems materialize from thin air. The leveling program trains you, shaping you into an unstoppable force. You crush those who dare to stand in your path. Confidence surges, strength grows—until you become the absolute apex, a being transformed into something more than human. The world bends before you, acknowledging your might. You are the dominator, the protagonist of this grand narrative, the one who possesses it all—the very reality that others can only dream of, a world they wish to inhabit. But it was nothing more than a fleeting fantasy, a hollow dream. You suffer. You die. And when you awaken, it is to the black void of an endless abyss. Death becomes a cycle—an unbroken rhythm of agony, only to be reborn into more torment. No powers. No help. No escape. From the realms of fantasy to the depths of hell, everything collapses into absurdity, a cruel parody of what once seemed real. The world, once so tangible, now feels impossibly distant and unfathomably close. It’s all cliché… until it’s your reality.

Lucas Davis is a skilled thief, a master of blending into the shadows of a city teetering on the edge of chaos. But his life takes a sharp turn when he’s offered a tempting opportunity: join a clandestine organization that operates in the city’s underbelly, fighting against rising crime and injustice. Lucas, hungry for wealth and a way out of his perilous life, agrees to become their Second Recruit. But his new mission comes with a heavy price: risking his life on dangerous, covert operations that blur the lines between right and wrong. Can Lucas maintain his own sense of morality in a world where danger lurks around every corner?

Have you ever felt the world shift beneath your feet, the ground you thought solid suddenly crumbling into dust? That's how it began for Sofia Paterson. One moment, her life was a tapestry of simple joys – sunrise breakfasts, the laughter of her family, evenings spent under a star-dusted sky. The next, a reckless driver, a blinding flash of metal, and the comforting rhythm of her existence was shattered, leaving her grappling with a devastating loss and a future shrouded in uncertainty. This is the story of how, from the wreckage of her past, she found something unexpected – a love as profound as it was unexpected.

Born of the wastelands, Spheris Arnadel, a young skilled thief, finds himself subject to a twist of fate when he steals a powerful relic and becomes a Bearer — humans gifted with powers from the Gods. As a punishment for his theft, he is cast into an otherworldly realm alongside other Bearers, where he faces off against monstrous beasts and powerful enemies. Yet, in his determination to return to the Continent and save his dying mother, Spheris is hell-bent on surviving the abyssal world. Even if it means giving his body to the Dark God whose powers he had stolen... even if it means losing all of his humanity.

Chased by 'creditors' in the dead of night, a down on his luck art thief and an overworked scientist met their untimely demise as road kill. Whether by fortune or not, they were given another shot at life.

The Story follows a thief living in Demacia, one of the Cities in Runeterra. He is a big one in the underworld, and known all through Runeterra and is slowly but surely getting ready for his biggest gig yet while reminiscing about his past endavours. Will he manage to go trough with his plan of will they be foiled? Thief: A League of Legends Story is just a fleshed out champion idea I once had which I want to now turn into a small chaptered novel.

Match your pulse with the rhythm of combat, and you'll dominate any fight.