What Makes A Good Villain

Betrayed, manipulated, and left to die by the one person he trusted, Ethan Cross thought his life of violence had finally come to an end. But fate had different plans. When he awakens in a new world as Valen Aetheris, the sole heir to one of the most powerful noble family in the empire, Ethan is given a second chance. This time, however, he won’t just survive—he will dominate. In this world of mana, ancient bloodlines, and mythical power, Valen’s new life offers him access to unimaginable wealth and influence. But in a world where fate favors the "protagonists," heroes destined to rise, Valen chooses a darker path: to drain their power, steal their destinies, and shape the world for himself. Armed with knowledge of the world's future from a novel he once read, and guided by a mysterious system that rewards him for hunting down the so-called “children of destiny,” Valen begins his calculated ascent to absolute supremacy. He trusts no one but himself, and his cold, ruthless methods ensure that nothing—and no one—will stand in his way. But as the line between hero and villain blurs, the stakes grow higher. To claim his throne over all creation, Valen will have to face not just the protagonists of this world, but the heavens themselves. (A/N: It’s my first time writing a novel although not perfect but try first 15 chapters and I assure you, that you will love it.)

Cupid has the talent to tie red threads of people together, but no one knows that he is a terrible Cupid. His best friend, Nova, is now secretly in love with someone and no matter how terrible a Cupid he is, he still tries his best to help his bestfriend no matter what

Dying after getting bitten by a zombie, the main character finds himself in the world of fantasy. Reincarnating as the mid-rank villain, he decided to live differently and avoid the main cast. After all who would like to live as an arrogant brat only to die like a dog? However, just as he resolved to live a better life, [Ding!] [This world is not the same as the host knows. Because of the tragic ends, the God of Fortune has reversed the time and has allowed the main heroines to retain their memories.] Yeah, he is done for. ****** Additional tags: Possessive characters, no Yaoi, no Yuri, no ntr. ***** A/N:- The main character would be overpowered but not to the point where he could defeat his enemies with a snap of his fingers. This novel would be more focused on character development, slice of life, and romance.

Opening his eyes, Victor was immediately confronted with the startling reality of his reincarnation into the very novel he once read. At first, he was ecstatic, cheering at the prospect of being free from the dull life on Earth. But as time passed, he realized that his role in the novel was that of a villain, not even the main one. Despair loomed, overshadowing him with the grim future of a tragic demise at the hands of the protagonist. Just when he plummeted to his lowest point, salvation arrived in the form of a system! [Congratulations to the host for binding the system] [Beginner rewards will be distributed] [Congratulations, you have obtained an S-Class Miracle Spirit!] [Congratulations, you have obtained the divine weapon: Ruyi Jingu Bang] [Congratulations, you have obtained the magical base: Sage Realm!] Just slumped, now seemingly invincible? [The system will provide you with options within its functions] Even a protagonist blessed by the heavens wouldn't stand a chance against him! ----- This novel won't feature brainless harem elements; I prefer strong female characters over damsels who constantly rely on princes for help.

Money is everything,I learned that the hard way. Bright John! pay the rent or fuck off" Recently unemployed,Bright lay on bed sighing heavily,yet had to endure the Landlord's abuse . Out of desperation,he clicked on a job search app,but no one wanted this broke man.just as he was about to give up,he spotted an unfamiliar app on his phone, "Trillion subsidies" after clicking on it,he discovered that it was a system that could instantly make him the richest man in the world. Beautiful women, money, mansions, everything was available .From then on,he reached the peak of his life...

"So, Diana, what's your excuse for betraying me?" His amber glinted eyes bore into the woman with bloodied, broken blue hair, kneeling in complete disarray. "... you're evil." "Oh, so, looking out for all of you makes me evil?" The man narrowed his eyes, contemplating the echoes of protagonist halos and heroines' mentality, starkly real now. Coming from a world far removed from such grim reality, he had read about these personalities in novels, but experiencing their shortcomings firsthand was a different story. "How am I evil?" He looked down at his foot where a young man, limbless and crushed, lay in a state of complete brokenness, mustering the little strength he had left to utter some words. "... y.. you ba..stard, You killed millions." Hearing these words, the man's internal amusement grew at the absurdity of these hypocritical people. He had eradicated all the evil organizations within the Empire after ascending to his throne. Wars were waged to crush rebellious kingdoms that stood against his Empire, uniting the entire Heidal Continent under one flag—the Selvius Empire. He shifted his gaze towards another woman with pink hair, her body completely broken, supported by a rock to maintain a semblance of balance amidst the devastation. "Hmm, so what about you, Karina? Wasn't your family about to be executed by the Aidiac Royal family? Is it wrong for me to have intervened?" "You killed them without mercy, and although you saved my family, it was not worth it." "I just saved—" "It's bullshit. You could have solved everything peacefully without drawing so much blood." Hearing all this, the man began to understand why those novels depicted these people as hypocritical and low in intelligence. If he hadn't saved them, they would have suffered the most gruesome fate. Yet, despite being saved, these ungrateful individuals chose to blame him. The bitter irony of their ingratitude gnawed at him, leaving a bitter taste in his mouth. "Guess you all have the same reasons." The man looked towards the seven people, their disdainful gazes directed at him. He had only aimed to change their fates, to rescue some from slavery, others from crippling circumstances, and a few from inevitable betrayal. Yet, they all blamed him for saving them, unable to comprehend that he had severed the root causes that would have subjected them to excruciating suffering. "Hahaha." "Indeed, now I see." He now understood what those novels had tried to convey—'these idiots think this whole world works like they think it would.' 'System......... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Join Discord for Faster Update notification:: https://discord.gg/QZnWtQARft Additional Tags :- Smart MC, Harem, Time Travel, Yandere, Tsundere, Ruthless, Manipulative, Cunning, Regret, Reincarnation, Transmigration, System, No-forgiveness, Betrayal, elves, werewolves, vampires, dwarves, demons. **NO YURI, NO INCEST, NO NTR and Anything That Readers Hate, Me myself being a Reader, will never provide content that will destroy reader's mood. **MC is not Weak and Simp, his mentality maybe, to have soft corner for people in need but by no means he is blind, Don't take his Silence as his weakness. **About My Writing style - I love to keep Readers on edge, Don't believe what your eyes read as maybe they are some illusions, Coming to conclusions about plots will be your biggest mistake. Lastly, Don't Ask Questions in Review, it is for your true opinion about Novel, Go through novel once and leave a review, if you like it. ENGLISH IS NOT MY FIRST LANGUAGE ~ you can expect some errors Villain https://discord.gg/QZnWtQARft

A story about a certain Child of Destiny and his journey on the road to Immortality. This is a Side Story based in the Villain Verse. Main Story (Villain: The Play of Destiny) Yes, you can read it even if you haven't read the Main Story. Warnings: > Dark Themes > Incest > Tragedies > Large Harem > Gore

After spending five years in prison, which started with a false accusation, Liam emerged from the world of criminals as a changed man. He became the very thing he once resisted, feared, and respected by others in the prison. In five years of hell life, he came in contact with many forces through which he learned about crime and its execution in the outside world. He became famous worldwide for his unique way of committing crimes. But Liam's journey took a sudden and unexpected turn when he died and found himself in the body of a mob character in the novel. After his death, Liam's soul merged with that of Ziam, a simple mob character in the novel. Although Liam had control of their shared body for 23 hours each day, Ziam had one hour to control the body himself. Together, the two must navigate their new reality and merge their distinct personalities and goals for survival. Liam's expertise in crime proved valuable in the world of Ziam, while Ziam's experienced and talent as a victim of humiliation bring a new perspective to Liam's way of crime. However, their situation was not with no challenges. Liam read about Ziam's situation in volume 1 of the novel, which had a high chance of Ziam dying. The two needed to survive and become stronger to survive the war going all around in the novel world. As they work to achieve their shared goals, Liam and Ziam must also contend with the challenges of their shared body, learning to cooperate and balance their contrasting personalities. https://discord.gg/bJyTxnmkCv

“Aurora White, from now on, you’re not my fiancée anymore and you’re banished from the kingdom!” Taking out the fan to cover her mocking smile, Aurora watched the crown prince spouted the declaration from the stage on their graduation ceremony and sneered. Banished? So, the time has come? The corner of her lips curled up slightly. For her or for the kingdom? Because in Aurora’s eyes, she can only see a bright path for her future. ... Story set in settings similar to middle ages ... Other novels: -Flowers Bloom from Battlefield [complete] - Under the Veil of Night [complete] - 7 Path of the Lilies [on long hiatus] - 1 Year of Beginning [complete] - Villain Lady [complete] - Science and Fantasy [complete] - 2 Years of Restarting [complete] - Forgotten Legend of the Bloodied Flower [On going] - The Quiet Empress [complete] - The Villain's Little Cat [complete] - Astral Flower [on going] ... Follow me on IG: @sora100518

A Serial Killer Whose Victims are Men Of Culture Killed Me... Reincarnation... Transmigration.... Or... Possession...? Honestly, I have no idea what kind of cosmic joke this is, but Now After Dying I am—stuck in the twisted world of 'Saint's Odyssey", a novel where the main character is a "two-faced" hypocrite, because of him, almost half of world will be destroyed. Oh, and guess what ? I am going get him fucked...! Heroes, villains, gods—they all think they’re pulling the strings. Well, it’s my turn to flip the script. Watch as I write this story... By Lone Raut: Where every fight is just another step to the Conquest.

Keith Rovan, a crazy guy who got transmigrated inside a novel as an extra named Eric Jonas. In the novel, Eric was a child who never received any kind of love or affection from his family because of that, the struggle he had to face are numerous. However, the silent endurance of his hardship, slowly leads him to the edge of suicide as an escape from the cruel world. Who wants to live and die like that character, especially Keith who had an polar opposite character of weak Eric. So eventually, he decides to change the original plot. Not by acting as an angel, instead a devil who lives for his own desires without concerning anything. He never hesitates to dominate over others or eliminate the ones that dare to cross his path. However, his path dramatically leads him towards the future ultimate villain, Abaddon Mir. They are born enemies because of their families, rivals in name, but what crazier is… with time, the rivals are turning into toxic lovers.

In a fantastical twist of fate, Janet Mcquincy is thrust into a world she never imagined possible—a romance novel she once devoured, now turned into an otome game. But her excitement turns to dread when she awakens not as a beloved heroine but as Veronica Henderson, the dreaded villain destined for a desolate and heart-wrenching fate. Determined to defy the cruel hand of destiny, Janet, now Veronica, embarks on a daring mission: to befriend the captivating male leads and steer her story away from the treacherous path of banishment. Along the way, she forms unexpected bonds with delightful and quirky characters, who prove to be both allies and friends in this intricate game of fate. Just as she starts to feel invincible with her knowledge of the original novel's plot, a startling revelation shatters her confidence. She realizes that the game's universe operates independently from the novel, leaving her vulnerable to unforeseen twists and turns. Panic sets in as she discovers that not only her fate but the lives of everyone in this enchanting world are at grave risk. In a realm where happiness hangs in the balance, Janet must summon every ounce of courage and wit to confront the impending danger. With time slipping away and danger lurking around every corner, she finds herself entangled in a heart-pounding race against destiny itself. Will Janet seize control of her own narrative and forge an extraordinary love story? In this breathtaking isekai romance, where fate holds sway and uncertainty reigns, the battle for happiness becomes a daring quest—one that will captivate your heart and leave you breathless until the very last page. "Discover a world where destiny weaves an unpredictable tale, and love becomes the ultimate quest. Join Janet Mcquincy on a thrilling journey, where her determination to find happiness defies the boundaries of reality itself." Author's Note: That synopsis took me a week to write with help from my English and Literature teachers. Thank you for reading my novel. I apologize because some of my first chapters are really long and jam packed. Please bear with me and don't let it discourage you from reading. The story is good I promise. Though it may take a while for the story to pick up. It might not get interesting until the 68th chapter but I implore you to give it a chance. ( ꈍᴗꈍ) It's my first novel so please support me (٥↼_↼). Vote, comment even an emoji will suffice.

Two reckless teens are in love..., what could possibly go wrong?

the super villain system

“I turned into a Backup villain?” Chen Yu, who stayed up late to chase the watch, had a myocardial infarction directly into the novel. And it’s the sad backup villain in the novel! If the protagonist Xiao Fan wants to stand up, he will be beaten. The protagonist Xiao Fan wants to make money, and he has to be beaten. If the protagonist Xiao Fan wants to pretend to be forceful in front of a woman, he is still beaten! The saddest thing is that his fiancée is also a green tea, and even Xiao Fan, the protagonist who cheated at the end, directly made his head green! “Ding!” At a critical moment, the Destiny Villain system was activated. You can change your fate by taking the protagonist’s luck value! “Laozi is definitely not a spare tire, Laozi is going to counterattack!” Chen Yu, who is familiar with the plot, began to launch a plan to grab the protagonist’s luck step by step!

Hiroshi is just another quiet, anxious student at Tokyo University. But beneath his ordinary mask, a much darker side lurks—one that thrives in the shadows of Japan’s underworld. As dangerous secrets and hidden agendas close in, Hiroshi finds himself trapped in a deadly game where every move could expose the truth he’s so carefully concealed. The question is: how long can he keep playing before everything falls apart?

Alex grapples with a profound existential crisis. Secluded in their dimly lit room, Alex reflects on a disquieting shift in their inner world. Once brimming with contemplation, their thoughts have now dissipated, leaving them feeling unnervingly empty and disconnected. As they wrestle with the unsettling absence of their mental depth, Alex confronts a paradoxical sense of peace and emptiness, revealing the fragile boundary between overthinking and a numb, disembodied existence. Through poignant introspection and a hauntingly quiet setting, the novel explores themes of identity, consciousness, and the essence of self.

16 years old-- most boys would be falling in love, as their hormones all rise to unprecedented levels. Riley, however, at age 16... killed the world's number 1 superhero. Discord Link : discord.gg/MBbJ3jJN7Q Warning: MC is in the spectrum. Very Edgy.

There is nothing new under the sun, says an adage as old as time. Unfortunately in this life, and even in the next, this remains an absolute truth. the strong dominate, the weak suffer, and the world perishes. The only way to save the latter is to lose what you hold most dear. but is it worth it?

To save her foster father, Freya Keller became involved in a ridiculous marriage. Her contracted husband is Ocean City's top male hunk, Gideon Carter. In his heart lives an unattainable love who has been bedridden for many years. In the beginning, Freya silently accepts all his mockery and ridicule and plays the role of a qualified and humble Mrs. Carter. However, the repeated concessions that she makes results in her child not being able to have a good ending before the child turns three months old. She is finally disheartened. Later on, Freya finally understands how pathetic this marriage is when she sees her lawful husband disregarding her life for the woman he loves. She leaves in despair and goes overseas. Three years later, she is the sole heir to the legendary TOP Corporation overseas. He is the CEO of the corporation who sincerely wants to cooperate. Not only does he want to cooperate with her, but he also wants to win her heart, no matter the cost. This is a story of an ex-wife-turned-successful woman, and a male hunk who shamelessly wants to reconcile with her.

“Even if Yama wants a person dead, Almighty Ye can bring them back to life!” The one in a century miracle doctor, Ye Qianli, fights the King of Hell, King Yama, and the Grim Reaper with a silver needle in one hand. She wins every battle and never fails. In a transmigration, she becomes the princess of a dynasty. It was a pity that she's not doted on by her father and mother. She is even framed by her cousin who wants to destroy her goddess body, snatch her man, and steal her money. Scram! With the godly doctor possessing her body, she becomes ferocious. Cultivating a divine cultivation technique and refining divine pills, she tramples on bitches and slaps their faces, I'll let you know what it means to be the favored daughter of heaven! She can produce worldly treasures herself and picks up treasure everywhere she goes. It just makes one envious and jealous. In a unfortunate sequence of events, due to an intense poison, she "offends" a cold and handsome man in a moment of desperation. Legend had it the revered one in the dynasty, the Prince Charming of the educational institution. If he catches her, he would want to torture and kill her. What should she do?

Have you ever wondered about the goodness and the evilness of the world? If everything is balanced, doesn’t that mean that there’s goodness in evil and evilness in good? Then, how do we actually separate these two categories, which coexist and swirled up to an entity? The story of two people, maybe more, suffering through the prejudices of this classification. What if evil is good and good is evil? Does the good always receives the best while the evil receives the worst? Maybe both of them are trampled down instead, and this is a journey of a hero who struggles to stay as good and a villain who refused to be evil. (Cover designed by Freepik)

Can the transmigrated baby villain survive this crappy world until he reaches his 18th birthday so he can kill the protagonist? - Jay died. He woke up in the body of a baby, and he thought he was reborn with the memory of his past life. Then, the System happily told him that he transmigrated into an unpublished novel which he stole when he was alive, and he's the main villain called Kaon the Blood Prince, the most vicious superpower human to ever graced the Earth, yet the author didn't develop him very well. The only thing that Jay knows about Kaon is his superpower is using his opponent's blood to make rain. The system said his mission is to take down the protagonist Kade the golden boy. That's easy enough, the protagonist is nothing compared to Kaon in terms of sheer power, and Kaon won in the original work. If Jay completes his mission, he can be reborn in his original world. There's one tiny little problem: Kaon is a baby, barely one year old. He doesn't know where his parents are, but he's being taken care of by two people: an undead fifteen year old villain and a thirteen year old hero-traitor-to-be. None of them know how to hold a baby properly, let alone raise one in poverty. It seems like everything is out to kill the baby villain. Can he survive to adulthood? And why is everyone named Jay in here? - 1/3 of the book will be focused on the baby growing up into an adult, nightmare mode all the way. The romance will slowly engrave itself into the plot. - Warning: There will be gore and action movie fight scenes. If you're uncomfortable reading those, you can skip this book. - Special Chapters • Every 15th chapter: Excerpt from another world • Every 20th chapter: User 1's Interlude • Chapter 25, 33, 36: Villainous Parents' Misadventures _____ Yell at the author in the comments to get consistent updates.

The book follows two main characters: one driven by the desire to become a god to seek revenge for his friend's death, while the other seeks to kill the gods to avenge her mother. As their paths intertwine, they embark on a journey filled with twists and challenges, exploring themes of power, vengeance, and the consequences of playing with divine forces. Their conflicting motivations create a gripping narrative that explores the depths of human ambition and the price of seeking justice in a world ruled by gods.

'It is never too late to change.' _ A god of calamity named Yami is cursed by the supreme god to eternal transmigration—after he lost to a duo—until he performs a selfless act or becomes a hero. After centuries of wandering, he transmigrates into the modern world as Vincent. However, fate has other plans, and he finds himself trapped in the body of Dravil, a malevolent demon lord, after saving a boy from an accident. With his memories sealed, Yami takes on the name of "Vin" from his past life. Disguised as a human, Vin blends into a mage academy with one goal in mind: to become a Rank S mage. But his journey is not just about honing his magical abilities. Not only does he battle against the monsters and demons of this new world, but also against the crown of the throne he must wear. If he succumbs to the throne's allure, chaos is sure to spread throughout the realm. As Vin navigates this treacherous path, he forges new alliances, faces formidable challenges, and confronts his inner darkness while striving to maintain his humanity. With each step forward, he unravels the secrets of his past and seeks redemption from the curse that binds him. Will he resist the temptations of power and bring balance to this troubled world? Or will he give into the darkness, the darkness that he is?. ___________ Note: * The MC is a Demon lord, so his decision-making criteria should be understood. * Understand this: The MC wears a hood which changes his appearance (cus' of an extremely powerful spell) this makes everyone sees him as a young teenager. This is one of the main things to note! *The MC emits dark aura and those around ain't stupid to feel this. * No harem, NTR... * This is a super slow burn romance. Extraordinary super slow burn romance. * There are ranks of the mages in this book, with Rank S being the highest. * The monsters also have their level, which is determined by their destructive capacity and the amount of damage inflicted on their prey or target. This range from Level 1 being the highest and 5, the lowest. * There are tons of Monsters and Demons name. * Some scenes aren't continued instantly. This should also be understood. * There are R18 scenes * The MC is overpowered! He ain't weak! He ain't stupid! #Strong acting weak! *The MC's reflection doesn't belong to him. It's all cus' of which the previous body had. The reflection he see belongs to a demon trapped in the mirror dimension whose past are still a mystery (but would be later explained) * The MC have fuzzy memories, even when transmigrated. Slowly his memories may come together, this is for a good main reason. That being said I'm sure I've explained every misunderstandings and lack of understandings. "Thanks a bunch for reading and for all your support." _____________

"Before we begin, I want to mention that English is not my strong suit, so this is my first creation. I ask for your understanding and patience." **"The last image Roderick saw before dying in his past life was his father’s furious, drunken, and violent face. In his final moments, he wished to be reborn as a glorious hero in another world. However, fate had a cruel twist in store, and he was reincarnated into a fantasy world as a second-generation villain, living in the shadow of a feared father and a wealthy family, but without the glory he had dreamed of. In this new world, Roderick constantly faced abuse from a young hero known for his medical skills and unyielding justice. As conflicts unfolded between heroes and villains with magical cultivation and secret organizations, Roderick realized that being a villain was not just about playing the role of an evil mastermind; it was a complex game of survival and strategy. Disillusioned and with his dreams of greatness shattered, Roderick began to question his role and aspirations. Then, an audacious idea emerged in his mind: to steal the protagonist’s opportunities. With the sound of 'DING' from the activated villain system, a sinister smile appeared on his face as he prepared to chart his own path to redemption... or revenge."**

Opening his eyes, Long Tian finds himself in a scene where he's beating up a protagonist. He's confused, until a deluge of foreign memories assaults his mind, leading him to a chilling realization: He has died... and transmigrated. But there's a problem - he's become a villain! At first, he's okay with this. But the more time passes, he notices something. Why doesn't he have a system?! This worries him. Going up against a protagonist without a system feels like a suicide mission. But of course, he doesn't lose hope. He looks at his own identity. The young master of an ancient family, check. Rich and good-looking, check. A genius with extraordinary talent, check. Awakened the martial spirit of a dragon king, check. With all of these, does he have any reason to complain? "Goddamn protagonist, I will make you suffer!" ------------- Harem or not? I haven't actually made a decision about that. Let the storyline unfold, and we'll see in the future.