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Banished to the Eastern frontlines as a worthless noble disgrace, Gilbert Reinhardt was destined to die — a mere tutorial NPC (side character), in a brutal game of war. But when a bewildered high school boy awakens in his failing body, armed with only scraps of secondhand game knowledge, survival becomes more than a miracle. With a poor defenseless village, constant never-ending war, a mocking system, Gilbert must rewrite fate itself… or be devoured by the monstrous world he never chose. Player xxxx, Welcome to Last Defense.

In the world where legendary swords hold the key to ultimate power, Blade Taizuka, a young warrior from the Taizuka clan, embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth about his ancestral sword, Kamikaze. On the day of his graduation from the prestigious Sword Training School, Blade's life takes a drastic turn. He discovers that Kamikaze, his family's heirloom, holds the powers of the 5 Ancient Dragons, representing the elements of Air, Water, Fire, Thunder, and Forest. As Blade ventures beyond his village, he's thrust into a world of ancient secrets, legendary masters, and formidable enemies. The villainous Sai Shido, fueled by the dark ideology of the demon Raizeen, seeks to destroy the Guard Squads and claim the fragments of the 7 Legendary Swords, including Kamikaze. After a brutal defeat at the hands of the Shinobi Alliance, Blade is left for dead. Rescued by the enigmatic monk, Fuku Chiki, Blade undergoes a transformative journey, discovering the power of Aura and unlocking his true potential. With his newfound abilities and a fierce determination, Blade sets out to reclaim his honor, protect his friends, and unravel the mysteries of Kamikaze. Will he rise from the ashes like a phoenix, or will the shadows of his past define his destiny? Join Blade Taizuka on his epic adventure as he forges his path, confronts formidable foes, and uncovers the secrets of the legendary swords. ---------------------- Discord: shinmon00 Words : 1000-1300 14 chapters per week 2 chapters per day

Final Life Online is a 10th-generation, full-dive VRMMO game developed through the collaboration of companies from across the globe. The game was initially designed as a virtual utopia, a place where players could spend their entire lives after retirement, earn a living, and even shape a new reality. Despite its deep and serious intent, the game became an escape for most players, who gave up on its true objective and chose instead to simply enjoy living in the virtual world as if it were reality. Only a few elite guilds still aimed to beat the game, chasing the incredible rewards promised to those who succeeded. The stakes were high — any player who could defeat the game's final challenge would be rewarded with 20% ownership in the top 1,000 companies in the real world. Yet, as the years passed, no one was able to conquer it. Now, a decade later, the game has become a battleground for the top guilds, all vying for that elusive victory and its earth-shaking rewards. Suddenly, the perspective shifts to a figure standing by the window, looking out into the fading light. A soft breeze ruffles the curtains as he gazes at the massive poster of Final Life Online plastered on the building across the street, its vibrant colors a stark contrast to the dullness of his room. He mutters to himself, his voice a mere whisper against the cacophony of the city below. "And I... am Flynn Blade." The name feels foreign on his tongue, a remnant of a past life he can barely remember. And I have reincarnated in this Doomed world, But no more as I am here now. ***** Flynn, a reincarnator from another world, finds himself preparing for the launch of Final Life Online, a virtual reality game with world-changing stakes. In his previous life, Final Life Online was just a novel, but now he knows it’s far more than just a game. It's humanity's last chance to prepare for a catastrophic apocalypse set to hit Earth in ten years. To make sure the world takes it seriously, the game’s rewards are extraordinary, including shares in top companies and a “World Owner” title with unparalleled power. Flynn has an edge over other players because he knows the game’s true purpose from the start, thanks to reading from the perspective of Max, the story's main character. Max is a regressor who, like Flynn, will join the game today. Max is set to choose one of the strongest classes, but Flynn knows about an even more powerful class that Max didn’t know existed. This class once made another player the second-strongest in the world, nearly on par with Max, despite the fact that Max had multiple advantages like special equipment and cheats. Flynn plans to take this class for himself, aiming to surpass even Max in strength and gather enough power to survive the coming apocalypse. Though he has never met Max personally, Flynn's knowledge of Max’s journey gives him the insight he needs to prepare. His ultimate goal is not just to become stronger, but to protect himself and those he cares about from the impending disaster.

Ava Lawson is a fiercely independent event planner determined to succeed on her terms. When she lands the biggest client of her career—billionaire tycoon Jaxon Cross—she steps into a world of luxury, power, and secrets she never expected. Jaxon is a man used to control: the boardroom, the bedroom, and everywhere in between. But when Ava pushes back against his dominance, their collision ignites a fire neither of them can ignore. Their professional lives intertwine, so do their desires, forcing Ava to confront her deepest fears about trust and vulnerability. Jaxon’s dark past and complicated empire threaten to pull them apart—but the magnetic pull between them grows stronger every day. In a world where love is a gamble and power can be a weapon, Ava must decide: is she willing to surrender to the man tied to her heart? Or will ambition and secrets tear them apart before they even begin? The Final Spark is a scorching contemporary romance packed with tension, passion, and unforgettable characters who blur the lines between love and obsession.

Ami died alone in a cold hospital room--hooked to wires, her body weak, her heart shattered. Betrayed by the people she trusted most. Her parents sold her. Her siblings erased her. Her husband handed her over like she meant nothing. And her best friend smiled while stabbing her from behind. As Ami took her final breath, she made a wish- “Give me another chance… and I’ll destroy them all.” The world listened. Now, Ami wakes up ten years earlier-in her 18-year-old body. This time, she won’t be soft. She won’t be fooled. With all her memories intact, Ami is ready to play a new game---one where she controls the board. Revenge? That’s the only thing on her list. The girl they buried is gone. This is the rise of the new Ami.

After meeting an unfortunate death on earth, Sigrid unwillingly transmigrated into a novel world becoming Lady Sigrid Thorin the unwanted wife of the crown prince. She resigned herself to her fate and set a goal to become the empress. But to become the future empress, she had to gain the heart of her husband_the foul tempered Prince Roland Maximus a man that loathed her and would sooner kill her than kiss her. While his heart was too thin for her to squeeze into, it was rather wide for the woman he brought home on returning from a three month expedition, a woman he had sworn to protect forever. The same woman Sigrid was on a mission to destroy, an irreconcilable enemy. With misunderstandings, scheming and jealousy, thus begun Sigrid's trials to win the heart of the man that had undeniably captivated her with his dazzling smile and her mission step over the fake female lead, be crowned empress and change her fate. Excerpt. "A knife to the throat of your husband that has just returned from war, what do you hope to accomplish crown princess?" Sigrid's eyes trailed down, to the silver blade pressed against her abdomen, she raised her head and laughed snidely. "A knife to the belly of your wife as soon as you return from war, other men start by saying, honey i am home. They also don't bring home unwanted canaries as presents for their wives." Roland leaned down with a part smug and part angry smoldering look in his eyes. It was if he wished to set her on fire, and not in the passionate way. "Honey i am home." he slowly said, dragging the words out. Sigrid trailed the knife slowly over his neck, almost as if she was caressing it with her fingers. "Welcome back, i hope you don't mind but i intend to kill that canary. If you want to bring me a gift next time, try gold and diamonds. I can also accept you, just wrap a ribbon around your bare chest."

Have you ever been hit by a car and woke up a trillionaire? Luna was. And she's been living the chaos of luxury ever since. Luna lived on scraps—literally. Adoptive parents? They left her in the gutter. College? Just to get her name on paper. Job? A distant dream. Then fate, tired of laughing in her face, decided to play dirty: a traffic accident. But instead of going to the afterlife, she wakes up with a Tycoon System installed. Account balance? Trillions. Now Luna has money, style, and three stylish friends who look like they stepped out of an action drama: an icy CEO, a brilliant hacker, and a marketing genius. The problem? Rich people attract rich problems. And there are people wanting to reset their "game." Power, fashion, chaos, and laughter. Welcome to the new game of life—and Luna doesn't intend to lose. WARNING: THERE MAY BE ERRORS IN THE TRANSLATION AS ENGLISH IS NOT MY "STRONG SKILL" WARNING: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either products of the author's imagination or used fictitiously. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. This book may reference real businesses and organizations, but these references are for narrative purposes only and are not intended to depict the actual conduct or involvement of these entities. The use of these names and references is not intended to harm, defame, or discredit these businesses or organizations.

Lumière Croft is a show magician in the middle borough of the city-state of Leiden- rather, an illusionist. A career liar. Responsible for making money to help out at the monastery he lives in, he can only curse the dreadful circumstances around him, and wish desperately that something would change. Although, that change is not always a good thing. Only when the shadows around him begin to creep, and when the sky grows burgeoning eyes, and when blood is spilled, does he find hope of fulfilling his wishes. To have sunlight, the world must be balanced with cruelty. To have power, one must lose their soul, humanity, morality, or sanity. One must ultimately balance the scales of their debt, or fall eternally to suffering, and have the scales corrected by force. This is the story of balance, of hope, and of the tragedy of a liar. —- “We’re all liars who pretend that the world is okay, and as liars we adopt philosophies and ideologies to cope with its cruelty. Because the world has hope, as long as we speak these lies loud enough, they’ll surely become true.” - Lumière Croft. --- Cover illustration done by @i_evuuu/Everest

In a world shaped by magic and hidden truth, a boy born with the power of lightning is about to step into a destiny far greater than he imagined with only his friends,a master, and a trail of lost inscriptions to guide him. Imperial Alden must uncover what was buried long ago - and why the world seems to be watching his every move. He set out to uncover the world's secrets, but now the world fears the power he holds.

In the small mill town of Alcolu, South Carolina, twelve-year-old Ikrist Raya’s life shatters the day he’s accused of a terrible crime he didn’t commit. Poor, Black, and voiceless in a town ruled by whispers and fear, Ikrist finds himself locked in a cold jail cell while the sheriff and his deputies weave lies to bury him for good. But behind the walls of his cell, a quiet storm gathers. His mother, Anna Raya, refuses to stand down. His father, Caleb, finds his courage in the mill yard. A young preacher, Elijah Carter, risks his name and safety to bring the truth into the light. And an outsider from Charleston, Silas Pratt, carries Ikrist’s story far beyond the pines — onto front pages, into courtrooms, and to the governor’s door. As threats turn to flames and secrets turn to headlines, the Raya family stands against a system built to break them. In the face of a sheriff’s rope and a town’s silence, they fight for one thing that can’t be burned, beaten, or buried: Ikrist’s name — and the truth that it carries. Innocence on Trial is a powerful, heart-wrenching novel inspired by the true injustices faced by the forgotten and the voiceless. It’s a story of family, faith, and the stubborn light that lives in even the darkest places — a reminder that a name, once spoken bravely, can outlive any jail cell.

[WSA 2025 ENTRY] Hundred contestants.Hundred days. A single rule……survive. Every year, people vanish. Some are criminals. Some are poor and desperate. The chosen are gone, traded away like a currency and never seen again.. They are taken to the Recall Trials: a live-streamed, underground competition watched only by the elites. In a fractured future where society is divided into sectors ,walled cities built on wealth: Sector A (elite) to Sector D (the swamps). The elite live in technological luxury, while the outer sectors rot in poverty, crime, and sickness. To control the masses, a secretive elite group known as The Aetherions created a deadly underground reality game called The Recall Trials. The prize? Fortune and a place among the elites. The cost? Everything else. Players are forced to survive by solving deadly puzzles, facing brutal betrayals and sometimes, finding forbidden romance, all while knowing death could come at any second. When Vincent Aston, heir to one of the richest families in Sector A loses everything, he falls into a world he was never meant to see, a world that wasn’t made for people like him. A world where memories kill, and even money can’t buy his way out.. Will the golden boy of the elite beat the system or will the game be rigged from the start? In the Recall Trials, the greatest enemy isn't death…. it's the truth.There are no heroes. Only survivors. “When the countdown begins,all that matters is who survives the bloodshed.” Spoiler Alert! The main character’s flaws consume him, and will eventually turn to the dark side. Nobody’s perfect, and he’s no exception. Get ready for the Recall Trials! Music and epic promo video dropping soon!

Waking up in a freezing underground shelter with no memory, Kael is alone, unarmed, and marked by fate. Carved into the wall above his head are three chilling words: "Only one leaves." Outside, a merciless wilderness of snow, silence, and unseen horrors stretches for miles. The cold isn't just dangerous—it's alive. Watching. Waiting. Driven by the need to survive, Kael climbs the mountain—only to discover he’s not the first. Others came before him. All of them failed. Along the way, he finds allies, enemies, and monsters more terrifying than anything he could’ve imagined. But the worst truth is this: This is a Trial. A game of survival with no rules. And no second chances. Kael must face deadly beasts, unravel cryptic messages, and confront the horrifying reality that only one survivor can make it out. Even if he makes it to the top… what’s waiting beyond may break him completely.

What would you do if you were framed for crimes that you did not commit? And if I told you that you were framed by the very people you spent your life protecting? Would you feel anger or even hatred? Have a strong desire for revenge? This is the situation Luthor Dawn found himself in. Hunted by his own kind, he now lives in a remote forest, alone with no purpose in life other then dying in peace. But soon he will have an encounter that sets him on a path he never could have imagined himself taking. Hello! Author here! I would like to thank all of you who decided to try this novel! This is my first work so please don't hold anything back when you rate the series!

It began with silence. Not the kind that crept through rooms late at night, or the kind that blanketed cities before a storm—but a silence that stretched across continents. A pause. A universal hush. Then, all at once, every living person on Earth heard it not through their ears, but deep inside their minds. "A new emperor has been born." The words were clear. Ancient. Powerful. Spoken in no language and yet understood by all. Some froze mid-step. Some wept without knowing why. Others—those with power or knowledge of the unseen—felt a ripple of energy surge through the layers of reality. The message didn’t stop at Earth. It passed through dreams, planes, and dimensions. And somewhere deep beneath layers of forgotten space, ancient things stirred. Beings locked away for centuries shifted in their prisons. Some smiled. Others screamed. Not all of them were sane anymore. Most of these creatures once gods, demons, or monsters had been cast into the crevices of existence. Trapped in what humans now called hells, their forms and minds had twisted over the ages. Once noble or divine, they had become demonic, dangerous, desperate. The message had confirmed what they had long feared and hoped: the imperial line had returned. An emperor had risen. In the deepest chambers of shadow governments and secret orders, alarms were triggered. Hidden organizations the kind that even presidents answered to scrambled into action. They knew what the return of an emperor meant: chaos... or salvation. And somewhere on the slopes of an old mountain, a young man named Philip stood he had just accepted the final legacy He didn’t hear the message. Not like the others. For him, the silence remained. But something within him shifted.

Yu Qing flees from a century-sealed utopia, hurtling into the fragmented city-states of 2C64. Accompanied by five genetically modified cyber-companions, he navigates a world ravaged by genetic anarchy—where revolutionary tech coexists with humanity morphed into thousands of aberrant forms. Using tactical prowess, he weaves through conflicts between orc clans and urban factions, surviving countless perils. Repressing all emotion, he hunts for pure-blooded humans, determined to save the last nine original humans from extinction. Yet his arrival unwittingly ignites a deadly rivalry between two power blocs vying for control of "pristine genetics"…

Every year, every eighteen-year-old faces the Tower’s brutal Tutorial—a test that strips away privilege and leaves only skill and willpower. Abel, a street-smart teen from Dallas, isn’t fighting for glory. He’s climbing the Tower to escape the slums and protect his seventeen-year-old twin siblings. But the Tower is more than monsters and traps. Rival Hunters, legendary sponsors, and deadly politics wait on every floor. In a world where everyone starts equal but only the relentless rise, Abel must risk everything for his family—and discover what he’s truly willing to become.

First time writing something so will be scuffed. Throwing words at the screen till something sticks. Updates will be hella infrequent. Please chuck your criticism my way Thanks a lot for giving this a shot. o7

Ten years ago, the world was torn apart when Hell’s Gates opened, unleashing monstrous creatures and plunging humanity into chaos. For two long years, people suffered—until the arrival of Hunters, humans chosen and empowered by celestial beings. Seo-Jun Park, a former writer turned hunter, rejects the gods’ offer of power and becomes marked as crestless, shunned by both divine and mortal alike. After dying in a brutal raid and being abandoned, he awakens in a mysterious realm, where a cloaked figure offers him a forbidden gift: the ability to see and rewrite fate itself. Now wielding a dangerous power that lets him glimpse and alter fate itself, Seo-Jun walks a perilous line between life and death. Defying the gods’ will, he risks everything to change the course of destiny—but the price of rewriting fate may be more than he’s prepared to pay.

In the Story World, Players dive into narrative realms called Fragments, gaining power through story-based abilities. Overseen by the Story System, they climb ranks from F to Z, aiming for glory, survival, or truth. Some become Story Guides, expert navigators of these worlds. Gara, a red-haired Guide with the story [Root of All Things], dreams of becoming the Strongest. He manages to catch a ride on the Final Express, a legendary train reserved for elite Players bound for the most dangerous Fragments.

The Great Lamenting has left the world in ruin after the L-Virus had spread across the planet. Many lives were lost, families torn apart due to the virus which left behind the Daemons in their place. Years have passed since the Lamenting, and an organization called the Holy Resistance has been keeping parts of the planet safe from the L-Virus by creating safe havens for those unaffected. Within the resistance, a team known as Squad V is tasked with defeating as many Daemons as possible and cleansing Earth of its plague.

After reaching the end of a mysterious game that merged with reality, Rio is granted a gift—freedom, power, and peace. But just as the dust settles, a message appears: "This is not the true ending." Drawn by curiosity and the thrill of a new journey, Rio sets out once more—not because he’s forced to, but because something within calls him forward. The world is shifting, and the lines between fiction and fate are breaking. What awaits at the end of the true path? In a story shaped by choices, glitches, and forgotten truths, Rio steps into the unknown—ready to uncover the final patch.

Nexus Online—a game launched by an unknown publisher—was shunned at first but became the world's most popular phenomenon within a year. From its virtual landscapes, players rose as superstars, industries poured billions into sponsoring high-ranking players, and guilds flourished into powerful factions. But Nexus was no mere game. Slowly, its reality began to seep into the real world. Stats, skills, and items crossed over, creating a global sport—and a new world order. Guilds thrived, corporations strengthened, and humanity stood in awe. But none of it could stop the Fracture, the day the creatures of Nexus broke into reality. Only one person was chosen to stop it, but he failed. Raine Shepard failed. 400 regressions. 400 deaths. 400 failures. He had tried everything—alliances, betrayals, brute force, treasure hunts—but nothing worked. The Fracture always came. On his 400th attempt, broken and on the brink of surrender, Raine awaited death. But as the final blow struck, the treasure bound to him—the Key of Eternity—activated on its own. For the first time in three years, he regressed again. But this time, something was different. “You’re really stubborn, you know that? It seems like you can’t do this alone,” a voice said. A mysterious AI, one that called itself Echo, emerged from the shadows of the Nexus system. It offered him something new: knowledge, guidance, and the possibility of success. The goal? To unlock the Ascendancy Protocol, a mythical program hidden within Nexus Online that could shatter the level cap and grant limitless potential. To achieve it, Raine must take a new path—a path to find the five other Keys of the game hidden deep within Nexus. “Maybe, just maybe, this time I can succeed…” But in a world where the lines between game and reality blur, "maybe" is never a guarantee.

Eduarda, uma jovem guarda da ONU busca reformular como o mundo funciona, de seu jeito. Mas, até lá, ela e seus companheiros enfrentarão desafios...

This is the story of a particular MC who was rejected by his race, the so-called humanity. It got so bad that he was taken by the government, and they conducted research on him. Days after day, he was tortured. Days turned to weeks, and weeks turned to months until finally, during one of the tests, he escaped, promising to kill all humans. He went to a nearby city where he saw his first human. When they looked at him, they remembered the boy who had a curse and insulted him. The MC, who couldn't take the insults, killed one of them. The police, who happened to be passing by and saw him, drew their guns and killed him. In his death, he thought that if he were given a second chance, he would destroy those so-called humans he once loved. He then encountered a hidden being. That being gave him some powers and then reincarnated him. How will he cope? What will he do? Can he still trust the new races in the fantasy realm? Note: The MC is a villain. Sometimes he is a hero. Other times he is outright dangerous.He is smart.The story doesn't start with the MC being overpowered. No, no. As he progresses, his powers increase and hidden secrets are unlocked. A announcement by hoelesswirter i wont post frequently like i used to so my dear readers if you want to get faster access releases and some specialties make sure to follow me on royal road and supoort me on patreon there you will get access to chapters the fastest and i wont be applying to be contracted this time i think ive learned enough from webnovel that will be all more information will be communicated in patreon i cant provide the link cause i dont wanna be flagged but if you check royal road you can go to patreon directly

In the boundless realm of Heaven, where celestial order reigns supreme, one trial has the power to change everything. Devil’s Advocate: Angel on Trial is a sprawling epic that challenges the very foundations of divine law, plunging its readers into a courtroom saga that spans over a thousand chapters, filled with twists, revelations, and moral conflicts that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Seraphiel, once a shining beacon of Heaven’s grace, now stands accused of the greatest sin in the eyes of the divine: heresy. Her crime? Defying the doctrine that has governed the heavens since the dawn of time. Yet, the truth of her actions remains shrouded in mystery. Was she truly guilty, or is there a darker force at work one that will threaten not just her soul, but the very fabric of celestial law? At the heart of this monumental trial stands Lucien, a fallen angel who has spent centuries in the shadows, exiled for his own transgressions. Now, summoned from obscurity to serve as Seraphiel's defense, he must navigate a court where nothing is as it seems. The Court of Eternal Judgment, the highest authority in Heaven, has always been revered as infallible but Lucien’s return signals the beginning of a reckoning. As he delves deeper into the trial, he uncovers hidden truths and forbidden secrets, suggesting that Heaven’s unblemished image is a carefully crafted lie. Lucien’s journey is no longer just about defending Seraphiel it becomes a battle for the very soul of Heaven itself. For every piece of evidence uncovered, every forbidden truth revealed, more questions arise. Why have angels been silenced for centuries? What is the true cost of unquestioning obedience? And how far will the celestial beings go to protect their own corrupt order? As the trial unfolds, Lucien faces not only the wrath of the Celestial Judges—Metatron, Uriel, Raphael, and others but the unsettling revelations that challenge everything he once knew about Heaven, the angels, and himself. The law that once bound Heaven in harmony now feels like a cage, one that keeps its denizens imprisoned in a system of fear, manipulation, and conformity. But Lucien is no longer the obedient angel he once was. With each new discovery, his resolve hardens. He will not stand by while Heaven’s corruption is swept under the rug. But the battle grows more complex as the celestial realms themselves begin to fracture. Other factions, long hidden from mortal and divine eyes, start to make their presence known. Some seek to uphold the old laws, while others like the rebellious faction led by Aethon, the First Prosecutor hope to tear the system apart from within. As the trial enters its most dangerous phase, Lucien must confront the heart of the celestial order itself. The lines between right and wrong, angel and demon, justice and tyranny, blur beyond recognition. The stakes have never been higher. Heaven’s very foundation hangs in the balance. And Lucien’s role as both advocate and challenger forces him to grapple with his own place in this world and whether he’s ready to expose the truth, no matter the cost. Will Lucien succeed in his mission to expose Heaven’s corruption, or will the ancient forces of divine law crush him under their weight? Can he save Seraphiel from an unjust fate, or will he become a martyr to a system that no longer believes in mercy? This is no ordinary courtroom drama. This is a war for the heart of Heaven. Devil’s Advocate: Angel on Trial is a thousand-chapter epic that weaves together courtroom strategy, divine intrigue, philosophical dilemmas, and action-packed sequences in a tale of redemption, betrayal, and the quest for justice. With each chapter, the web of lies unravels, exposing dark secrets and moral ambiguities that challenge the very nature of good and evil. Will Lucien—and by extension, Heaven survive the trial, or will it collapse under the weight of its own corruption?

Adam, a talented comic book artist, finds his world turned upside down when he's suddenly transported into the universe of his own creation. But he isn't the hero. He's woken up as the story's main villain, a high school student gifted with the power to hear the thoughts of anyone within a 100-meter radius. To make matters worse, the story's actual hero is a regressor—he has traveled back in time. In the original timeline, the villain Adam now inhabits brutally murdered both the hero and the heroine. The hero has returned with one mission: to save the girl he loves at any cost, and that means eliminating Adam. But a twist Adam never wrote into his script occurs: the heroine, the very person the hero is trying to "save," finds herself irresistibly drawn not to the righteous hero, but to the brooding, conflicted villain—Adam. Haunted by the knowledge of the future he personally penned—a future that ends with his own death at the hero's hands—Adam tries desperately to distance himself from the main characters, hoping to escape his fate. But the more he pushes them away, the more entangled their destinies become, forcing the reluctant author to question if he can rewrite the ending, or if he's doomed to play the part he created for himself.