Grumpy Bastard

Reincarnation in a game as the Main Antagonist. It could be a novel itself, but that was what I dragged myself into. In the famous and successful game [Princess And Dragon] As if my life wasn't shitty enough, a bastard brought me in that hardcore violent Dating Sim Game and in the body of the worst villain and [Major Antagonist Edward Falkrona] If I want to survive, I have to become strong. If I want to be strong, I have to join the Academy and by joining the Academy, I will meet these guys... Yeah, I'm obviously speaking about the Protagonist, the Main Heroines, the Villainess and all the villains. Am I destined to watch that protagonist build his harem in front of me?! =========== For the illustrations and questions: https://discord.gg/47PvntgB3K *English is not my native language so please understand some of my mistakes. Don't hesitate to correct me, if you want!

“Shit, why this guy!?” Of all the unique characters he could’ve transmigrated as, it had to be the bastard instructor. Vanitas Astrea. A third-rate early game boss, who was dismissed from the University after severe allegations, losing his teaching profession and ultimately, exiled from the Empire. “.....How did I even get here!?” Vanitas must now circumvent his way around this new world, confront his past, mend broken relationships, and prevent looming tragedies that would lead to his demise. —————————————— Discord: https://discord.gg/zukKB2ppDp

After leaving earth in a pathetic way, Asher finds his soul in the body of a baron's bastard son. As the last surviving member of the Ashbournes, Asher must take up the mantle and build his territory or die in the jaws of a beast or the blades of hungry nobles greedy for his territory. Luckily, he did not enter this man-eat-man world without support. [Ding! Soulbinding successfully completed.] [Would the host like to upgrade your bronze-ranked butler to a powerful silver-ranked swordsman? Yes or No.] ............. https://discord.com/invite/8Ufe4789YX

Cassian Ven Dyke, the bastard son of a powerful ducal family, grew up in the slums of Veldora under the care of his father figure, sword master Russel. When Russel passed away, Cassian was left with only a silver necklace as his inheritance. After putting it on, Cassian was attacked by three psychotic thugs who tortured him in an attempt to steal the necklace. Refusing to give in, Cassian was ultimately stabbed through the heart with the very same necklace. Instead of dying, he mysteriously vanished as the necklace lodged itself in his heart. Just before disappearing, he heard an eerie message echo in his mind: [True mana detected. Origin: Human...] [Human detected. Compatibility with system: Confirmed.] * * * * * * Discord : https://discord.gg/VYpeADXd38

For eight long decades, Luke Dexter has lingered in the eerie stillness of a cave, trapped in a liminal existence that defies life and death. Once an ordinary man, he was brought back from the void by a Celestial Mage, condemned to wander as a zombie. The mage insists that Luke must venture into the living world to rediscover his purpose, but Luke is reluctant, finding little appeal in the life he left behind. However, when the mage forcefully casts him into the outside world, Luke is thrust into a reality that is different and unsettling. Tormented by haunting memories of a life he barely remembers, he is filled with wariness about what lies ahead. To survive, he must lean on his unshakable confidence. Yet, in a realm where magic entwines with peril, Luke quickly learns that the greatest threats may come not from his haunting past or uncertain future, but from the truths hidden deep within himself. In a society that recoils from the undead, Luke faces a crucial question: Can he carve out a new path, or will his very existence ignite a reckoning that could change everything? The journey ahead is fraught with danger and revelations, forcing him to confront not only the world but also the man he has become.

Her only mistake, was loving the wrong person. She's an orphan, lost her mom at birth and dad five years later. Her aunt became her guardian and got her into modeling school, where she met Jackson. He not only became her manager, he won her heart and they got married in the space of three months against her aunt’s wish. Jackson gave her love, beauty, money... but little did she know it was only a façade. A bait to lure her and hide his arrogant and obsessive heart. Their marriage lasted four years and she endured his abuse until one night when she finally got a chance to escape. Moving into Atlanta seemed like a fresh start until she crossed paths with Jake Robbins, the handsome billionaire heir. "Make me, yours, marry me, Laura." Jake let out. "What?!" Laura opened her eyes wide, staring at the man smirking at her. Saying the most sacred words, using the most casual tone. “We are in the middle of nowhere for goodness sake!” she added “The next minute is not guaranteed, so why wait?” He shrugged. Never in a million years did she ever imagine talking about marriage with the grumpy and arrogant billionaire heir, not after the hell she went through in her traumatic former life. However, with Jake, there was something different, but what happens when her past comes to light? Find out in this story!

Transmigrating only to end up in the body of a notorious and blacklisted dated movie queen? Accused of bribery, plastic surgery, being a mistress and diva, and even having sex for favors? The number one spoiled and domineering queen returns with a vengeance! To kick out the movie kings and queens and to dominate the entertainment industry! Nothing will stand in the way of the empress to get rid of that bastard emperor—not even transmigration! But… F*ck! What the hell? That darn husband of hers is the spitting image of that bastard emperor…

Tae Yeon-Woo, an office worker, known for his notorious streak in the business world had lost his life in an unfortunate car accident. He somehow woke up, in a new world as a bastard's child. He had lived peacefully in a small town with his mother, when the news of his half-brother, the rightful heir to the count's territory, tragically passed away due to a carriage incident, and his father, the current count, bedridden due to shock. Forcing him to become the heir to the count's estate, becoming the new count of the territory! Update Schedule: Monday-Friday (1 Chapter) Author's Note: The Cover Image is From Pinterest, credits to the rightful owner! Also, I'll be updating/rewriting some chapters.

"The missing ingredient is a test subject with Royal Blood..." Raven Kyzer, a Commoner boy, grew up in an orphanage along with his twin sister, after losing their mother at a young age, having never met their father. After being discovered to possess Royal blood, the twins are abducted by the Church of Persona. Raven is used as a test subject in an ancient form of Forbidden Magic, known as the Homunculus Ritual, while his sister goes missing in the clutches of the church. The Homunculus Ritual is conducted to turn Raven into a powerful but mindless Monster, a loyal weapon for the church with no sense of free will...but something goes wrong, the ritual fails to destroy Raven's mind and he escapes the clutches of the church. Furious at being turned into a Monster, Raven swears revenge against the church, determined to make them pay for what they did to him, as well as to rescue his sister from their clutches. But there's only so much he can do by himself, even with the new powers he gained through the Homunculus Ritual...that's when he has a fateful encounter with the nation's most wanted criminals, a group known as The Irregulars, who, like Raven, have their own reasons to despise and go after the church, as well as the corrupt Nobility that oppresses the Commoners. With their goals aligned, Raven decides to join The Irregulars, taking the first step on his long, arduous path to revenge... Instagram: @aimdaqs Discord Server: https://discord.gg/J497zhJb

Tian Shou Ren return home just 3 weeks after a business trip. He found his aunt had rented out one of his room to a university student. He demanded that she move out. Later he gives in due to the clean environment. In the process he enjoys going home and falling in love. Ma Li Ling a final year student who needs a pace to live and practise her violin with disturbing the neighbours. She is a cheerful person and suddenly she find herself in love with a grumpy older guy. Jennifer An Jin Li. An actress who decides she wants to go back to Shu Ren. She demands that Li Ling to move out. Shou Ren had broken up with her many years ago. She did not believe that he is letting go of a 10 years relationship.

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August Clementine was once Reacher, a wealthy and thrill-seeking businessman who had everything but satisfaction in life. After a fatal adventure, Reacher awakens on a parallel Earth, in the body of the destitute and troubled 19-year-old August Clementine. With his new identity, August finds himself burdened with debt and responsible for his beloved younger sister, Sophia. Desperate to change their fate, August immerses himself in Enders Light, a cutting-edge VRMMORPG that blurs the line between virtual and reality. In this fantastical game world, players can bring specific items that meet certain requirements into the real world and even gain a fraction of their in-game abilities and strength. Stuck at level 12 and unable to progress past his starting village due to a rare armor shortage, August must rely on his wits and determination. A breakthrough comes when he retrieves a mystical purification stone from a river teeming with magical aqua beasts and uses it to cleanse an ancient, corrupted altar. His reward includes the legendary Fruit of Corruption, a priceless item with the potential to grant supernatural abilities in the real world. Caught between the allure of selling the fruit for financial security and the temptation of gaining extraordinary powers, August must make a choice that will define his and Sophia’s future... "What? I gained the ability to extract any item from the game into the real world without restrictions?"

Palva, a young college student and a shy, introverted artist, dreams of creating art that speaks to the soul. Hoping to improve her skills, she gathers the courage to ask her art teacher, for additional guidance. The teacher agrees to mentor her, but he soon takes advantage of Palva's vulnerability and desperation to learn. As their private sessions continue, Henry's demands become increasingly manipulative, pushing Palva into morally and emotionally degrading situations in exchange for his "lessons." Palva art begins to reflect her inner turmoil, but her life spirals downward as self-hatred and confusion cloud her sense of self. She becomes ashamed of her appearance and conflicted about her sexuality, struggling with feelings of guilt and shame.

Bryce Fletcher, a young student obsessed with history finds himself killed in a bank robbery while trying to save an innocent woman, as the abyss of death consumed him he found himself witnessing the life of a young girl, the bastard child of a great duke who had been abandoned from birth and tormented by her caretakers. As his consciousness fades he wakes up to find himself in the body of that very same girl! Bryce now has to figure out a way to make it out of the terrible situation he's in, otherwise his second life will end before he knows it! Now begins the adventure of Kedra Deslandes, the unwanted child.

Jared rejected me as his mate. Unknown to him, I was pregnant with his child. Five years later, Jared becomes my boss. My daughter asks about her father everyday. How do I tell her he made it clear never to see me again? Jared is a cold, grumpy alpha. His aura makes me want to run, in fact, he is so cold hearted and selfish. He won’t make the perfect father I know it. Suddenly, he wants an in, on his daughter’s life? And there are these voices asking if I should reject him just like he rejected me too? Apart from that I have to find out the truth of my sister’s death. Did I forget to say, Jared gave me hope that he can help me? He believes with my powers as a guardian wolf, we would get to the truth. Maybe this was a mistake because I keep eyeing how ripped he looks in those pants. And how hot he looks whenever he takes off his shirt…

He wanted to be accepted for who he was; a bastard. But the world was a cruel place for bastards, especially in the vampire realm of Eldoria. A vampire prince, born a bastard, was a disgrace not only to the royal family but the realm at large. And for that, Gabriel Sinclair grew up in harsh environs within the very castle his brother considered heaven. And as if being bastard was not enough wound to scar him and put him miles away from the throne, they made marry a human to seal the treaty between the two warring species. ***** Elena Thornhart always dreamt of venturing beyond the walls of Mysthaven. Since childhood, she had been confined in the castle of Mysthaven, safe from the vampire's reach. But not everything goes as planned. In an effort to save the nearly extinct human population, Andrian Thornhart, the human king and Elena's brother, offers her as the sacrificial lamb. Now Elena must navigate the treacherous Vampire court and royal family and protect her husband from his own kind. Little does she know her presence is set to unleash a side of Gabriel Sinclair that he never knew existed, a secret that might set the realm apart or unite it!

Elian, a beggar with nothing to lose, died tragically, only to awaken in the body of the despised bastard son of a powerful Grand Duke in the Arcanoria Empire. His second chance at life quickly turned into a nightmare when the Grand Duke’s household was executed, and Elian was sold into servitude as a courtesan. In this cruel new existence, Elian crossed paths with Izan, the enigmatic crown prince who harbored dark secrets of his own. As they grew closer, a forbidden love began to blossom, one that could upend the delicate balance of power in the empire and destroy them both. Torn between survival, betrayal and desire, Elian and Izan faced impossible choices. Could they defy the forces threatening to tear them apart, or would the empire crush their love before it even had a chance to begin? --- Warning: This book contains mature themes. Join my Discord server: https://discord.gg/NJJKETf4

[ AN ORIGINAL BL NOVEL FROM RUNNOX ] A dangerous and peculiar love is taking place in the depths of Olympus. Samael was a child between Medusa and Poseidon; he was nothing but a titan who possessed the weak powers of Poseidon as well as his hideous form from his mother, Medusa. How will he be able to fit in as a bastard child of the God of the Sea as well as a hateful child of a frightful monster? (Note: This is a BL story, so feel free to leave if you don't like this type of story. I understand and accept your personal preferences.)

In a world brimming with dungeons and dragons, Elliot is an ordinary delivery man with an extraordinary job—he navigates perilous dungeons and delivers magical items to adventurers and mystical beings. Armed with his trusty enchanted satchel and a knack for witty commentary, Elliot’s days are filled with dodging goblin attacks, negotiating with grumpy wizards, and handling magical mishaps. As he juggles deliveries and encounters bizarre creatures, Elliot learns that even the simplest tasks can lead to grand adventures. "Dungeon Delivery Service: Leveling Up by Running Errands!" is a heartwarming and humorous journey through a realm where the mundane and the magical blend in delightfully unexpected ways.

[ MATURE CONTENT] status: complete April Jackson a 24 years old painter's life took the worst turn, in just a day she lost everything, her job, her home, and went totally bankrupt. In the darkest moment of her life, there was a flicker of hope. She got a generous offer from a stranger she couldn't resist. That one leap of faith changed her life drastically. As she ends up living with the most sort out bachelor in the city, Brad Sebastian Smith, a grumpy handsome billionaire who has an hidden malicious agenda. April wasn't the ordinary girl she thought she was, there were secrets about her life she is totally clueless about. She has something the vicious Brad Sebastian Smith wants, and he will stop at nothing to obtain it from her. Grumpy meets sunshine as their world collides. Broody Brad couldn't resist the bubbly jolly April innocent charms as he was caught up in a personal conflict of choosing April over his ambitions. Can Brad carry on his ulterior motive when April has completely hold his heart captive? Excerpt# Brad I can't believe this is the same quirky April Jackson I saw at my study days ago. Gone are the ridiculous Jeans and T-shirts. She was wearing a sexy black dress that caresses her body like a second skin, bringing out beautiful curves I didn't notice before. I nearly stumbled when my gaze fell on her sexy long legs, and her wild curly hair added a fierce appeal. She looks like sin. I had to support my weight by pressing my palm to the wall, lest I trip and fall. "Mr. Smith you are back," she said snapping me out of my daze. "Mr. Smith, are you ok? you look pale" she asked. I clenched my fist, my eyes darkens as I took a step towards her, I cornered her to the wall. Ever since I met her I feel like I am losing control, from her pushing my buttons, getting under my skin, and now to this. She is going to be trouble! I gaze at her with lust. Her eyes flickered open. For the first time, I noticed she has beautiful grey eyes. My gaze fell on her plump lips, painted with red seductive lipstick. She bit her lips stirring up a strong urge to brush my lips on hers, devouring her lips with the craving desire surging up in me.

Rick hardly had any hope to find a girlfriend. There were swarms of beautiful women around him, but no one was actually interested in a dull, boy like him. They didn't even pay attention to his existence. But everything changed when he was handed over a rod. Yes, a metal rod. Carrying that metal rod he had hardly taken a few steps when he was struck by lightening. As he lost consciousness, Rick wanted to beat the shit out of bloody bastard who gave him that rod, but when he woke up, he had a surprise waiting. He got a system which would help him get girls and make him stronger. Read my other story: The Devil's Harem (200+ chapters) [Discord: https://discord.gg/thWfhRdpqy]

As the overweight daughter of the Sutton family, Kelsie is an eyesore to everyone. Her father can't wait to get rid of her, his wife and their daughter daughter too. The man she's supposed to marry can't stand her and looks for ways to end their engagement, all to no avail. But on the day she's to get married, she finds out she's pregnant. Her fiancé finally uses the opportunity to break off his engagement to her and her father sends her packing to her aunt in another city never to return after she refuses to remove the baby like he asked her to. Six years later, she returns to the city to claim her position as the heiress of her mother's fortune, which her father and his wife and daughter has been living off of all these years. But not as the overweight duckling everyone expected, but as a stunning, glamorous woman. Behind her are three children: a daughter who looks exactly like her, a handsome son, and another handsome son who looks too much like the most powerful man in the city. Unexpectedly, the dimwit, her fiancé who broke off their engagement comes begging for them to get married like they were supposed to. "So what if you're stunning now and lost all that weight? Everyone knows you used to be an ugly duckling. Who knows the underhanded ways you resorted to to lose weight. Forget our past and marry me again." The woman looked at him and snickered. "Aren't you the heir of the Baker family? Why would you marry a fatso like me?" The man huffed and said arrogantly. "Hmph! Do whatever you want. But I assure you that no one in Silicon Valley will want to marry a woman saddled with bastard children" The triplets came up on his face and snorted in disdain. "Who's this? Where is daddy when a man like this harasses mommy?” “I told you he wasn’t worth her. Hurry up and call him quickly.” The man who was in the middle of a conference call ended it as soon as he heard the news and went straight to where she was. “Are you hitting on my wife? Bastards? Are you calling the beloved children of Jett Adler bastards?” “Eh-what? Jett Adler? The most powerful man in the city? How is that even possible!”

It is said that girls love bad boys… it is said that bullies love more, but what if they are the ones who break women's hearts most cruelly? Clare was sure that she had met the love of her life, and she didn't expect that one day she would get a message from her beloved. He would announce to her that it was the end of their relationship. The perfect guy turned out to be a bastard, and her whole life was sprinkled. For a year, she was unable to pick up the pieces after this breakup, and for many months she was unable to stop thinking about him. The following summer, he reappeared in her life, turning it upside down by a hundred and eighty degrees. His return brought danger to her. Will Clare be able to heal from her love for this bastard, or will she give him another chance? How much will her former friend mess up her decision?

He became the Emperor when he was just a boy and was beheaded before reaching adulthood. It was a tragedy brought about by his fate as the first noble wizard. “Ian, don’t be born in your next life.” He thought everything was over, listening to the traitor’s heartless words. He knew, but… “You are a symbol of peace. Where else would you find such honor as a lowly one?” He became the Margrave’s bastard son, whose family went extinct 100 years ago. A lowly, unsophisticated one, destined to be sold as a hostage to the barbarians across the border.

Queens of Chaos -The Tales of Five Ruined Roses Book-1 Aadhrika: A Tainted Seraphic Queen - The Black Rose Aadhrika, a self-made trillionaire, is perceived by the world as someone who has it all, despite her cold, emotionless demeanour. Introverted and enigmatic, she carries the mysteries of her past, present, and future within her. But when her path crosses with Atharv Aggarwal, a cold and arrogant billionaire, everything begins to change. Atharv, who is soft only for her, becomes the one who can heal her and help unravel the secrets that have haunted her life. What happens when two seemingly grumpy, yet secretly tender, individuals come together in a relationship? Will they discover that they are each other's greatest strength and most profound connection?

This story follows Edward Marshalls, a high school graduate, on his journey to become an English teacher. After facing the harsh realities of minimum-wage work, Edward commits himself to studying, determined to avoid a bleak future and pursue his dreams. As he navigates the hurdles of college life and the many challenges of adulthood, he encounters smelly roommates, grumpy professors, and more than a few setbacks. Through it all, Edward finds comfort in his love for light novels, anime, and the support of his family.

"It's either you marry a bastard or a bastard". " I can't see the difference". "oh sorry my bad it's either you marry a bastard or a refined scum". "what is the difference?". " One is a total bastard and the other is a slight bastard". " That makes sense what about you will marry a bastard or a bastard?". " Myself " " I think that's not a choice ". " oh " "What did you need my help with " "An interview " " I don't know but they would probably ask about yourself ". " My name and age that's easy ". " Not only that character, qualifications and hobbies included ". "Is sleeping a hobby ". "obviously not " "What am I suppose to say ?". " maybe reading, traveling anything but sleeping ". " oh " " let's give it a try, Hello, what is your name?". " Applicant " "No! your name ". " I don't want to say ". " Oh, little about yourself ". " I'm 17 and I like reading ". " why do you want this job?" "Because I came for the interview ". " No, that's the part you say a lot of nice stuff like how passionate you are". "Oh, My name is Applicant,17 , like to sleep and scam people, Nice to meet you ". "Aish" The cover is not mine, credit to the owner. email me: lilmaya63@gmail.com.

After Learning what Netorare Means the Hard Way in a Visual Novel Game he played Watching the Main Heroine he have a Crush on, getting Stolen by some Handsome Character, he felt an Relentless Anger surge in his heart, determined to Find a Good Ending he played the Game to Completion, only to realize... there's is no Good Ending Overcome with Sadness, he decided to go outside for once... only to be meet wth a Truck into his face and Reincarnated in the Very same game he played Determined to get his Good Ending, he will do anything to prevent that Handsome Bastard coming closer to his Heroine... = = = = = = = = = = This is Inspired by "reincarnated into the world of eroge, will make the NTR heroine happy with my love." A/N: There will be NO seggs scene A/N: The Chapters are short, and the updates are Irregular

In a kingdom where dragons are extinct, and civil war has left the land in ruins, Eamon Valaryon, a royal bastard, is thrust into a deadly game of power after his father's brutal murder. As dark forces rise, Eamon must choose—claim a throne he never wanted or watch the kingdom burn. In a world of betrayal and bloodshed, can he rise from the ashes, or will the shadows consume him?

After ten years, Markos Moreno returns to Italy. A multi-billionaire magnate, sexy as sin and cocky as hell. Swearing revenge on Hayden family, destroying everything with only one aim. Markos vowed to make Valeria Hayden come back crawling to him on her knees. Stripped of her wealthy status to a nobody, Valeria walks up to Markos’ office. Exactly how Markos played his game. All Valeria wants from him is forgive her for what happened. However, Markos desires something else, to break her. Whereas, Valeria is determined to tame and seduce him, snatching her business back. An old flame burns twice. Thrice if she’s Valeria Hayden!