We Must Be Better Than This

Tetsuo Kawaguchi, a young man with a tragic and messed up past that made him unable to express or feel any kind of emotion passed the entrance exams and enrolled into Toshigawa Academy. After playing basketball again in a gym session he felt as if something was slowly changing within him. After various encounters with other like minded people passionate about the sport and his little sister persuading him to play again, Tetsuo joins the team in order to not only play the sport that he loved as a child but also to change.

After her rebirth, Rita vows not to repeat her past mistakes. This time, her first priority is to stop her brother, who is about to marry into the Lopez family, from participating in the initial game beta test. In her previous life, she was deceived by this scheming brother until her dying breath. It was only at the end that she realized she was merely a villain in a male-oriented novel about a live-in son-in-law, with all the malice and manipulation orchestrated by him behind the scenes. In this life, Rita decides to change the rules of the game. She will stay in the shadows and seize all the opportunities meant for the male and female leads. By participating in the beta test and re-selecting her abilities, she systematically dismantles the protagonists’ advantages, all while making them believe she’s on their side. Rita has no intention of harming innocent people, nor is she a selfless saint. In this game, she works with the authorities for mutual benefit, all to achieve her ultimate goal—becoming the true master of her fate. My other new book, *Rebirth: The Magician Who Masters Fate*, is something I hope all my dear readers will enjoy as well.

In modern America a teenage vampire/alien and four men's lives intersect into an ultimate reverse harem. Haunted by a past and a fascist ruler of her home planet, she battles her enemies to achieve her goals in life.

Marcus Evans was the epitome of an ordinary guy—stuck in a dead-end job, addicted to reading webnovels for a taste of excitement, and completely invisible in the grand scheme of life. His greatest joy was escaping into the pages of Decade Long Crusade, a sprawling epic where the hero, Ash Braker, rises from weakness to ultimate power in a world of magic, technology, and danger. But when Marcus wakes up one day in a body that isn’t his, in a world that feels disturbingly familiar, he quickly realizes the impossible: he’s been transmigrated into the Decade Long Crusade universe. However, there’s a catch. He’s not the hero, nor even a notable character. He’s an unknown extra, an expendable background figure doomed to die without making a mark on the story. To survive in a world where extras are crushed underfoot by stronger powers, Marcus knows he can’t play the game like a hero. The only way to protect himself is to manipulate the plot, ensure Ash Braker’s rise to power, and play the part of the ruthless villain who pulls the strings from the shadows. As the world of cultivation, magic, and futuristic technology threatens to swallow him whole, Marcus must make hard decisions, form dangerous alliances, and betray those who stand in his way. Because in this world, it’s better to be the villain than to die forgotten.

Reborn in a cultivation world, initially, Universe thought it would be a peaceful world, but reality hit him hard when he had to venture outside to explore. In this treacherous world, in order to protect himself and his clan, Universe would have to overcome numerous obstacles. But don't worry, he is not alone because he wasn't the only one who came to this world. "Come and meet my dear friend, my own mobile phone from my previous life." "Due to the transfer, he gained some magical abilities." But are these abilities enough to attain immortality when enemies are all around him? Why don't you read and find out. Alfa (mobile phone): Universe, I am out of energy. I need power now. Universe: Now, in the middle of nowhere, there is nothing but void here. Alfa (mobile phone): But there are stars as well, right? Why don't you bring them to me? After absorbing them, my energy reserve will shoot up to 60%. Universe: You can absorb stars as well? Alfa (mobile phone): Oh, didn't I tell you before? universe: ?????? *********** hello readers, if you like the book pls give some reviews and comments and don't forget about the power stone. it will help me tremendously. thank you. Hello guys, because of family matters, i won't be able to update daily. but 2 or 3 chapters are possible in a week.

In a twist of fate, Raien finds herself reincarnated to the moment when her life spiraled into chaos. Betrayed by her stepsister Kori and her fiancé, who are entangled in a secret affair, Raien’s world crumbles as her adoptive stepdad and his new wife scheme to seize her inheritance, intending to pass it on to Kori. But this time, Raien is determined to rewrite her destiny. Armed with the knowledge of her past and the love of her biological parents, who are desperately searching for her, she vows to reclaim what was stolen and protect her true family from the sinister plots that threaten to tear them apart. With resilience and newfound strength, Raien embarks on a journey of self-discovery, seeking justice and the love she always deserved. "Betrayal" Bang" Raien lifted her head up from the cold floor feeling the warm blood flowing from her head,she looked up at the person standing in front of her was her younger stepsister. Kori with the innocent face and half hearted apology looked at Raien and pleaded. 'Raien' Kori called out am sorry I don't know I used so much strength I wanted to hold your hand, please forgive me she cried while talking, Zen (Raien' fiancé) looked at Kori with heartache he knew that he liked Kori but he was Raien' fiancé still he didn't speak up for Raien' but for Kori. He looked at Raien' and said in a cold and inappropriate d way 'Raien I know Kori upsets you but you shouldn't have pushed her away it my fault and I like her and not you if you have a problem with that come at me and not her she is innocent okay'. Raien' scoffed at there ridiculous statement looking into there eye she said' if she was innocent as my sister she shouldn't have gone behind my back and slept with my fiancé and still smile and laugh with me knowing fully well that we are engaged and you call that innocent ehh'. Am really surprised that you two still have the face to say that even after everything I have done for you'. "Raien" Zen called out "what ' Raien' replied do you want me to lie or say that it not true that you and Kori have been having an affair for 3year now ever since our engagement or that it just happened once, please tell me for the last few months I have been hoping for you to come clean to me but you did not instead you have been lying and manipulating me to think you are loyal to me,do I look like a fool to you or what. Harken Su (Raien' biology father) who was also at the party inside the VIP lounge was staring at her in complete shock..

Alexis Sterling has it all—power, wealth, and a perfect marriage. Or so she thought. When she discovers her husband’s affair with his secretary, her world shatters. But Alexis doesn’t crumble. Instead, she fires him from her own company, swears off love, and sets her sights on reclaiming control of her life. Enter Damian Blackwood, her husband’s fiercest business rival and a man with his own agenda. In a moment of reckless passion, Alexis finds herself entangled with Damian, appointing him as the new CEO of her empire. But as corporate sabotage, betrayal, and a dark past threaten to destroy everything she’s built, Alexis must decide if she can trust Damian—or if he’s part of the plan to take her down. In business, trust is everything—but in love, it could cost her everything.

from best friends to lovers, she fell first... he fell harder

In a world where time resets and monsters rule, one warrior will rise to change humanity's fate. The World Merge changed everything. Now Zen Adair has a second chance to make it right. When the apocalypse tears reality apart, seasoned warrior Zen Adair finds himself thrown back to the first day of the catastrophe. Armed with both the knowledge of humanity's dark future and a powerful RPG-like system, he has one chance to alter the course of history. But he can't do it alone. His mission: 1.Build an elite team of survivors; 2.Master the mysterious Path of All Things; 3. Defeat the demonic Ath'Taren invasion; 4.Expose the Hidden Devil Cult before they corrupt humanity. Alongside his loyal friend Jiwan, the strategic Class Rep, and Sooyeon—sister to a legendary warrior—Zen must navigate a brutal new world where every choice could change the future. As they battle through hordes of monsters and face impossible odds, one question remains: Can they survive long enough to rewrite destiny? Releases: released by volume, no set schedule. Volume I - Timeless First Day, currently available. All main story chapters will always be available here. If you like the story, support the novel with the e-book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09JMPMX16

Tetsuo Kawaguchi is starting his first years in high school, after various encounter with people from his past and present, we find that there is much more to him that meets the eye. Notice: the story is slow paced . ???- this sign is used when background characters are speaking

“You're mine for the next six months," his cold voice sliced through the tension, sending a shiver down her spine. Summers locked eyes with him, his deep blue gaze both captivating and intimidating. She wanted to refuse, to escape, but fear held her back, and the weight of her cousin's demands pressed down on her. As his hand gripped hers with a mix of force and threat, the lines between duty and desire began to blur. She pressed her lips into a thin line, shutting her eyes tightly. "Yes, I'll be with you," she whispered, her voice barely audible. Slowly opening her eyes, she saw the devilish smirk playing on his lips.

please don't expect anything here. go now shoo this is gonna be an uncompleted work anyways. I just wanna dip my feet on story making now go away from this book before u get disappointed. also it has some filipino references and culture here cause i just want to.

The story about a man wanting to become the best Magic Knight, but will face the most odd obstacle of his life. He gained a second body! What's more, it's a girl! But the real obstacles are the things happening behind his back! Will he ever figure out what they are before it's too late?

Yatim piatu di usia muda, Layla Llewellyn merasa seperti gadis paling beruntung di dunia setelah dia tinggal bersama pamannya Bill, seorang tukang kebun yang tinggal di perkebunan Arvis yang indah di Berg Empire. Bagi Layla, Arvis tampak seperti surga; Ia suka menjelajahi hutan yang luas, selalu membawa buku catatannya untuk mencatat satwa liar yang ditemuinya. Dia sangat menyukai burung-burung, mengamati mereka dengan kagum saat mereka menetas dan tumbuh dari anak ayam berbulu halus menjadi burung yang cantik. Duke Herhardt, penguasa Arvis yang muda dan tampan, juga tertarik pada burung―dan Layla. Tapi bedanya, dia tertarik pada burung karena dia suka memburunya... dan dia tertarik pada Layla karena dia suka membuatnya menangis. Jika seekor burung cantik terjebak dalam sangkar emas, mana yang akan ia pilih: kehidupan mewah atau kebebasan? PERINGATAN: Cerita ini mengandung gambaran pelecehan, trauma anak-anak, penyalahgunaan zat, dan kekerasan seksual yang mungkin membuat sebagian pembaca kesal.

Ever since a despicable rabbit arrived at the Heavenly Court, banners have been hung up in the residences of all the major Immortals: beware of fire, theft, and rabbits. At the same time, the God of Food's Complete Rabbit Cooking Guide started selling like hotcakes. One could often see a bunch of Immortals waving various magic treasures, chasing a rabbit all over everywhere, shouting, "Although group beating is unfair, we can lose face, the rabbit must die!" Passerby A: Why is that rabbit so freaking famous? Almost all the Immortals know him, is it because he's cute? Passerby B: No! It's because he's a jerk! No, that's inaccurate, he's totally a mega jerk!

Here's a synopsis: *Title:* "This time the heaven must bow" *Genre:* Science Fantasy, Apocalyptic *Synopsis:* In a ravaged universe, Astrum, a galactic-level warrior, wages a desperate battle against the Eternals, powerful beings determined to destroy the cosmos. Astrum's comrades fall, and he's left alone to face the Eternals' leader, Erebus. As Astrum succumbs to despair, the Grand DAO, the universe's governing force, intervenes, saving him from the void. Revealing its true form – an injured old man – the DAO shares its own pain and helplessness, bound by rules that prevent it from intervening. Astrum and the DAO form an unlikely bond, finding solace in each other's company. Together, they mourn the universe's destruction and the loss of countless civilizations. As they sit on a dead star, surrounded by devastation, Astrum and the DAO find hope in their shared determination to defy the Eternals and restore balance to the universe

He then moved his hands beneath my dress and ripped it apart. I gasped. ''.....You are perfect....'' He whispered, hoarse, unclear. ''Damian'' I hushed. I leaned in closer, deeper into his chest. He stood still behind me caressing the heat on my skin. Fingers grazing my bare stomach, up the ample of my breasts. Circling seductively around them, rubbing slowly on the hardened tips............ ''I'm going to make you scream tonight...'' #### Sky thought she had a perfect life until one night when her innocence was ripped away by someone she trusted the most. The table turned and her life became Darker Than Black!

Alicia Stardust, the main antagonist of the Otome Game: Love Beneath The Moonlight. Surely, reincarnating into her body would be a bad thing right? Nope. Becoming a Villainess was one of the best things that could have happened to me. Despite being born as the genius daughter of a Duke with every single magic spirit at her command, Alicia Stardust fell for the crown prince and used every possible means to seek an engagement with him, regardless of if her methods were vicious or wicked. However, after succeeding and gaining the engagement with the Crown Prince, it was then that her ruthless behavior became highlighted and she became unfavorable to many within the noble faction. Her downfall would finally arrive when she tried to kill the female lead, a commoner from the countryside who won the affection of her beloved Crown Prince. She was then exiled and was scorned as a wicked woman who met a rightful end, at least in the game that is. After spending three days straight playing the game I passed out. When I finally regained my consciousness I found myself waking up in the body of Alicia Stardust six months before she enters the Royal Academy of Magic. "Hahaha, some would think of this as unfortunate... but this is a blessing! I will embarrass that female lead and show this world what a real Villainess is capable of!"

A 'normal' high school student who gets stuck in a love triangle BUT then is transmigrated into some other world where werewolves live. And now she is apparently the female alpha of an imaginative city. She sees nothing but werewolves and werewolves. With new things to discover, she explores the world with three more boys who also transmigrated with her. Come and join her on these surreal adventures...

Aria, the girl who works as a librarian coming from a complicated and prestigious background, her past was as dark as moonless night, she suffered betrayal from her closest family, she lacked love while growing up to the point that the same word became a myth for her that only reside in fairy tales, she choose to be alone surrounding herself with walls and secrets, the same 21 years old girl who fought silently for her rights and chose to live in the darkness until the day that she crossed roads with Adrian Ortox the coldest rich young generation of the Ortox family, what will happen when the coldest man in the city take interest in the mysterious young lady librarian.

if you love dramas,you'll love this. "My beautiful Margaret," Lewis uttered, his palm grazing my cheek. His eyes bore into mine, a mixture of sorrow and regret. "At least you used to look beautiful before we got married." His words hung in the air, heavy with disappointment. The room seemed to close in on me, the walls suffocating. What had happened to us? Was our love merely a facade, a beautiful lie? "I am in love with Ariana," Lewis confessed, his voice barely audible. "We've been together for a long time, and it's her my heart now yearns for." My heart clenched. Ariana—my best friend. The revelation struck me like a lightning bolt. How had I missed the signs? How had our love unraveled so completely? I sank to my knees, tears streaming down my face. The pain was unbearable, a raw ache that threatened to consume me. Lewis sighed, the sound echoing through the room, and then he walked away. In that moment, my world shattered. Love had betrayed me, and friendship had crumbled. I was left with nothing but the remnants of a broken heart, wondering if any of it had ever been real.

We, Cryptids is an upcoming internet novel within the "monster hunting" genre. In a world where dangerous Cryptids as well as half human, half cryptid hybrids exist, conflict is sure to emerge. Hybrids and full-blooded monsters who possess supernatural abilities interact in often violent ways, whether it be for the sake of their agendas, or raw predatory instinct. A young man named Holden Cauthwell never knew his mother, and his father very rarely spoke of her. His entire life, he went unaware of his heritage as well as the dormant ability within him. It wasn't until he had a supernatural encounter and was subsequently saved by a mysterious individual that he was subjected to a brand new world. I would also like to mention that in this series, flashbacks and perspective shifts are decently common. The writing is also inspired by monster/demon hunting anime and manga, which does seep into the style at times. Just a heads up in case those aren't your style!

He destroyed her entire world. But faith brouht her to his own world,to find her true nature and rescue the Ascaria kingdom by his side. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Roxy, a famous popstar engaged with Marcus the vampire prince unaware of his realnature. Living ablissful life and having all the wealth in the world, what could she ask for more? But her dream life crumbled down to ashes when Marcus' enemies trick a sextape making everyone believe that she was indeed the one in the videos and pictures. Marcus knew from the beginning that she wasn't the one. But because of an incident thzt happened between them, he released it to the world wanting her to come back crawling at him but things took an unespected turn. Now sent to his mate and saviour of an entire nation will she help him? Or deliberately refuse and side with the enemies?

Jia Hyson finds he has hit the jackpot after he dies. He's got a system! He's a transmigrator! So cool! System: "Please help us fix the plot." Jia Hyson: "Of course!" System: "Firstly there are too many love interests." Jia Hyson: "Okay." System: "The main character is too annoying." Jia Hyson: "Um." System: "Needs more world building." Jia Hyson: "..." Oi, is he fixing the plot or is he rewriting the whole damn thing?! (This is not omegaverse, beta stands for beta reader) (This is bl/yaoi/danmei btw. 1v1, 2v1, 3+v1) Lovely Cover by my fanart empress @noc

Eliza Javier, a rising star in the field of law, celebrated for her unbeatable record as a female attorney for five consecutive years, finds herself inexplicably transported into the world of an untitled romantic fantasy novel. There, she assumes the role of Kristen Vortigern y Montclair, the ill-fated wife of the Emperor and one of the central figures in the novel's romantic narrative alongside Allan Vortigern, the Male Lead. Trapped within the confines of the novel's storyline, Eliza must navigate the treacherous twists and turns of the plot, which unexpectedly morphs from a romance into a dark thriller. Determined to carve her own path in this unfamiliar world, Eliza strives to uphold her legal prowess and defy the constraints imposed upon her by the narrative. Yet, as Eliza grapples with the challenges of her new reality, she soon realizes that the novel itself seems intent on thwarting her ambitions. Faced with mounting obstacles and unforeseen dangers, she must summon all her wit and ingenuity to outmaneuver the forces that seek to control her fate. Amidst the uncertainty and peril that surround her, Eliza embarks on a daring quest to rewrite her destiny and emerge victorious against the formidable adversary that is the novel itself. But as the stakes escalate and the lines between fiction and reality blur, she wonders if she possesses the strength and resilience to overcome the formidable odds stacked against her.

Life of an average guy with an average family who gets an unexpected chance to experience something different. #poortorich #luxury life

Daniel Alwight, scholarship students whom given a chance to study in the UK. By any circumstances he put himself as the Low-key, Introvert type of a person. Petite, smart, adorable and kind. He likes Guys but never dare to say a word. Never thought could possibly made any friends until an incidence happen by the University's Park, where a piece of sandwich change his life forever. Michael Pembrooke, University's heart throb. The most handsome and gorgeous Man. Extrovert. Excell in both Sports and Academics. His favourite sports is Polo, Golf and Tennis. Very Famous. Extremely nice and very helpful. Hardworking and a playboy. It wasn't his choice, there's something rather more bigger than the girls that doesn't care about him. Until he Met Daniel. There's something about Daniel he doesn't know. Not the fact that Daniel cook for him, or listen to his constant breakups story or the part where he try to push the little lad to go party with him. There's just something that tied him up and him liking and even loving the fellow is more surprising than he could ever thought of.

Zach is a normal college student who wishes to stay away from people, he considers them to be a hassle as he likes to have hassle-free days as to avoid such conundrums he usually just plays games on his free time and one such game changed his life forever.

[If you want to understand more, read my new work "REALITY SUBDUERS"] In the vast cosmos, lies an uncountable number of planets, one of those is “Hûlfhednär”, with an extremely hostile environment, high gravity and atmospheric pressure due to his gargantual size, the unforgiven climate, force all the inhabitants to become more resilient than what was needed, even so, is the cradle of a forgotten civilización with high advanced technology and an almost unparallel evolution, “The Hûrngoth”, they rise until became the Apex of his solar system and continue their expansion with steady peace, until … , for an “Unknown” reason, they decided to go into his Homeworld, isolating themselves to achieve something absolutely imperative. Some say they successfuly obtain their goal, others think they failed, but the truth … , not always is simple or straightforward, some occasions, the answer is trickier, twisted and deeper than a black hole. Give it a try, is my first published Novel and my first work on English, so i personally recommend to read up to Chapter 28 before deciding. Proper SMUT after Chapter 35, full intercourse planned in the next Volume. I'm not native speaker so any mistakes i appreciate if you point them out for me to correct them. Leave a comment if you like, have any questions or doubts. My next work "REALITY SUBDUERS" is in progress, it is going to continue the story from another perspectives. Expected Tags in the Content: Romance - Adventure - Action - SMUT R18 - BDMS - Yuri - Dark - Gore (Not initially) - Mystery - Cosmic Horror. Everything on this history has a reason and a hidden meaning, the hints are already there so … DO NOT EXPECT "PLOT ARMOR".

A system suddenly transports humanity's consciousness into a simulated world mirroring its own, with its future unfolding as the story of the simulation. The simulation concludes upon the player's death, and ordinarily, they wouldn't recall anything. However, there's an exception: a bug allows Akira to remember everything, but he perceives it as a glimpse into his future, believing he has traveled back in time. Burdened by the guilt of his past choices, Akira endeavors to alter his fate this time around and protect his loved ones armed with knowledge of the future. Yet, the events that unfold deviate unexpectedly from his expectations, challenging his efforts at every turn.