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Who am I? What is my place in this world? In the quiet city of Fukuoka, Japan, Kurashi Ito, a nihilistic 17-year-old high school boy, leads a solitary life in his bland apartment, finding solace in the depths of his solitude. Alone, he finds himself disconnected from those around him, struggling to grasp the idea of life and his place within it. One ordinary day, as he returns home from school, riding his worn-out bike through a stormy afternoon, his life takes an unexpected turn. Stumbling upon a forgotten cardboard box in his apartment, Kurashi discovers a book inscribed with the writings of his late father. Intrigued, he begins to read about a mysterious and long-lost clan to which he belongs. The revelations within the pages unveil the untold secrets of his extinct family. After unraveling this new-found knowledge, Kurashi sets out at midnight on a journey that transcends the boundaries of his comfort zone. Through his journey, Kurashi is faced not only with ruthless fights but also with the internal struggles of finding his true identity. "The Inherited Darkness" is a captivating story of self-discovery, resilience, and philosophy. The unraveling of complexities in Kurashi's identity and the power that lies dormant within him.

Lucas, a clumsy up and coming model, is all about stilettos and scandals but when his father finally has enough he ends up kicked out until he shapes up enough to run the family business. Now with no place to go a helping hands leads him right into the apartment of Theo, a stoic and mysterious man who’d rather see Lucas in a cardboard box than room with him! Semi-disowned, career off track, and cohabiting. Is this a case of love or disaster?

(Mature Content and Adult Things and Mentions Of Drugs) ~~~~ Yang is an abandoned child when he was only 7 years old because his drunken father abandoned him by telling him to wait for him at the park bench but…2 hours have passed but Yang hasn't heard from him ever since the moment he said he will be back to check on something… He began searching for him while tearing up and calling his name but no one responds and the people at the park stares at him calling his father…Yang asks the people who is on the park and some ignored him and continue talking or walking and some just completely refuse to help me…  That makes him tear up even more suddenly it began heavy raining and he have no umbrella causing him to run but he trips because of the wet concrete and causing his knees to be bruised and even bleed but he try to stand up and cover himself to a roof off a gym…Yang gets a cardboard box and too cover himself and continue crying of why his father just left him like that… Some minutes later of crying he fell asleep and the coach of the gym noticed the cardboard and went outside with a umbrella on top of his head and looks underneath the box…And to his shocked it's a kid that seems to fell asleep while crying he wonder to himself why is a kid like him be here all alone he began looking around and lift the kid out of the cardboard box and carry him to the gym to not get him a rough sick and cold to his little body Yang wakes in the shouts of many people and he sits up on the seat of the gym and wonders who takes him here…He stands up and sees the two fighters on the ring boxing each other not knowing he is on the main event of the whole tournament the final between “Roger Malone” vs the current defending champion “Nicolas Lynos” The coach from earlier sits beside him and stares at Yuma watching intensely the two fighters boxing he chuckles and pats the kid on the back and speak carefully to not scare this kid “Hey kid are you alone…where are your parents and what are you doing on a cardboard box instead of your parents house?” Yang turns around and looks at the old man that seems like kinda older to his father he nods at him slowly and tears makes his eyes kind of red on the inside “Yeah…My father abandoned me in the park, I don't know why he did that. I am a good kid in the house…But he tells me to wait for him because he is checking something in the park…i don't know what to do I have no house to live…” Yang began crying once more and the old man hugs him and patting his back and wiping him tears on his eyes and smiles at him to make him not cry anymore and to make him know he is safe around him…Yang hugs back and stares at the boxing ring once again hearing the referee counting up to 10 the old man laughs and put his hands on Yang shoulder and speak “That is called boxing kid…You seem so interested in it wanna learn it or how it works and to even do it on your own you have so much potential I can sense it because of your pure heart and good spirit…” Yang smiles happily and nods at him with pure excitement and ready to learn how they do the things they do on that ring (Heavily inspired by Hajime No Ippo)

One day I suddenly received a cardboard box, and there was a little lolita in white stockings lying inside. Whether you are a European vampire, a Japanese shikigami, or a zombie girl in the grave, in short, all you weird creatures are here. Come to me, we can cooperate for mutual benefit and raise the cutest daughter.

A nerdy engineer was brutally murdered with regrets in his heart. When he transmigrated into a magical world of Knights and Mages, he decided to live for himself this time around and to chase after his longtime dream- to start a big family filled with love and lots of kids from lots of wives! In order to protect himself and his loved ones in this harsh new world, he resourcefully forged era-ending weapons never meant to be fired in this world. To the Knights, Mages, Emperors, and even the Gods of this world, he proclaimed, “me transire, si audes! (cross me, if you dare!)” *** Author's Note: This novel is a love letter to the nerd culture that had kept me sane during the COVID lockdowns. It took me a while to gather the courage to write (and to actually write it), but I’m glad that I was able to explore some serious IRL themes in the comforts of an old-fashioned isekai fantasy novel. I fully recognize that the divisive topic of harems is a tricky one to navigate, but I think I did the topic justice by having fully fleshed out female leads with their own ideals and motivations instead of being masturbatory cardboard cutouts with no agency. So please give it a try and leave a review! I suppose I’m not the brightest bulb in the Webnovel world, publishing my very first novel as a non-system novel with 1st-person narration on a website loaded with system novels narrated in 3rd person. On top of that, there simply isn’t a lot of established success with #KingdomBuilding novels on the ranking board of this site. But hey, be the change you want to see in the world. So let’s hope this novel would inspire more novel diversity (rise up, my #KingdomBuilding homies!). I’ve also published this on RoyalRoad, so if you want to see formatted tables of MC's inventory, hop on over!

Lucas finished his work and returned home, thinking he could relax at the end of the day and play with his cat, Cinnamon. However, he was killed in a car accident while attempting to save a young boy. He had reincarnated into a cat just as he thought his life was coming to an end. To be more specific, he is now a male ginger kitten. And when he thought he'd die again from drowning in the cardboard minutes later, He was rescued and raised by a kid. The kid cared and look after him gently. He thought he might as well stay with his new owner in this new place. Was it a good idea?

No way! I was reincarnated into a game! But the game sucked! Why do I have to be the protagonist when every character’s personality is like cardboard I have no dedicated upload schedule but if it counts I really want one. Cover art is owned by respective artists.

In an age of magic, space travel and explorations, humans had far surpassed what they were capable of in the past. In a small planet located in a small star sector, a young man name Cade was living his life peacefully. One day, Cade was playing around with cardboard and he suddenly awakened his system. However, an accident happened and the cardboard he played with became part of his power. Followed Cade's journey in making his name as an explorer in the universe.

A man finds a portal leading to another world from his uncle's inheritance.

Mark hatched out of an egg one day, reincarnated as a demon! His body was as strong as iron, instincts capable of noticing a silent fly multiple meters away. Eyesight sharp enough to see the small holes in an enemy’s clothing. Moreover, he also had a system. [Soul Devourer] [Eat souls to grow stronger.] [Mind-type Demonic Tricks have been derived out of your demonic bloodline!] [Heart Input!] [Input unsolicited thoughts in an enemy's heart and influence them!] Mark took a deep breath. How can he allow himself to live a mediocre life after being given this second chance? Now, he wanted it all! Women, wealth, power, status, and even eternal life! His ambition was set, his heart was on fire. A demon had been born. ``` =●= Author's Note: What kind of story will this be? Strong to Stronger more than Weak to Strong. Mark will be an incredibly powerful fighter among his Tier most of the time but not invincible inside it. Expect a lot of incredible power systems throughout multiple worlds, a gripping narrative, a bundle of lovely female cast, and lots of sweet, tasty world-hopping. And heart-thumping, blood-boiling battles. Discord Link for character arts and to get in contact with the author: https://discord.com/invite/6ZGpkzxtTe Disclaimer: There will be explicit smut chapters but NO Yuri, NO NTR, and NO R*PE. (No Mind Control R*PE here. NADA.) Romantic relationships of the MC will not be a mind-manipulated puppet show. I despise that. He cares for his women as much as they care for him. As far as I can, there will not be any cardboard characters made to fill in the character count in the MC's harem, either. As in, all important characters will have a story of their own; as if they themselves were a main character. Hopefully, it all goes well. I am trying my best, you just have to read it now. Enjoy the ride!

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Super strength, super endurance, super speed, super senses, flying ability, steel body, thermal vision, freezing breathing, super-healing ability… When a Kryptonian with these superpowers comes to a Marvel world without a kryptonite and a red sun, what kind of effect will it cause? Hulk? One sandbag. Thor? Charger. Iron Man? Cardboard suit. Thanos? Even if it has infinite gems and infinite gloves, it can be hit. Sentinel? Oh, this is great, let me get some more exposure to the sun.

It's a raining night while you are driving to home, everything is like the usual day. But then, you spot something, no, someone familiar to you. As you look at her a bit closer, she have cat ears and cat tails, she's sitting in a soaked cardboard box. And so, you decided to bring her back home...[fixed] [New chap everyday (probably) at 19:00pm EST]

"Killer Hand" tells the story of Fredd, a man who was swayed by family violence and transformed into a cold-blooded killer. After the brutal murder of three women, the city is trapped in fear. Renowned detective, Lawr Aruizawa, leads the investigation to uncover this cruel mystery. Behind the cardboard mask, Fredd becomes a merciless figure, hunting his prey with cruel killing methods. The timeskip takes us to the time after the death of his mother and father by Fredd's hands. He continues his dark exploits, becoming a killer who wears a cardboard mask and cool jacket without feeling any emotion. Lawr Aruizawa and his team compiled a profile of the perpetrator and collected whatever evidence they could find. The chapter ends with Lawr's determination to bring justice and confront the dark forces that envelope the city. However, behind Lawr's steady steps, shadows of darkness still lurk, promising a deadly confrontation in the following chapters.

On the deathbed of his wife, Lars was on the verge of breaking down on the spot. He had witnessed the death of his wife who died giving birth, killing her and their newborn son. Lars had no purpose to live in his life and decided that he would go off into a forest to join his wife and son in the afterlife. It was until the cries of a baby had stopped his halt in the forest. Looking at the basket he had found. There was a cardboard writing with the name "Elio." ________________ Male Lead: Elio Female Lead: Evelyn ________________ Chapter Release: 3-4

On a chilly New York city night, Jane at her balcony spotted green beaming eyes in a dark alley. These eyes were owned by a black cat, shivering in a little cardboard box. Concerned, Jane goes over to help the cat but before she could, a grown man with a mask slips the cat into a bag and picks his pace down the alley. She runs following and finds out the cat is actually an arrogant mafia dude?! Is she captured for knowing such a secret? Will they stupidly fall in love? We'll see ;)

I don't know when there has been such a mental hospital in the world. It has appeared in the busiest streets of Gotham City, and once hidden in the darkest corners of Raccoon City, it may have had a small depiction in the Sherlock Holmes Mysteries, and may have had a second in the film of Hannibal ...... Some say that the girl in the nurse's uniform inside looks a bit like Harley Quinn, others say that the old man in the ward on the second floor calls himself Professor Moriarty, some find old chainsaws in the corners of the corridor, others turn up cardboard cards with clowns painted on them under the bed, the attending physician is forever slouching, and inexplicable blood is always seeping out of the floor cracks. If one day you stumble upon a strange hospital on your way from work, then whether you are sick or not ...... welcome to it.

Xing Liyun was an abandoned baby left in a cardboard box. He grew up to be a talented assassin. Unfortunately, he died by the hands of his haters at the young age of 16. When he woke up, he found himself in a whole new world. Nothing was the same as his last life, especially when his new life had something that didn't exist in his last life---mana. Given a new life, Xing Liyun was determined to survive in this new world he knew nothing about. He didn't care for fame or wealth, nor would he chase it unless it was directly handed to him, he was only determined to live his life to the fullest in a world where no one knew him---and, of course, survive. While at it, he might as well build up his own forces. This story is all about Xing Liyun and how he....oh well, you’ll know if you read on ;)

Go on an adventure. Save the world. Die happy.  If there’s one thing Frein can be proud of, it’s his girlfriend, Katherine. But one night, while assisting her campaign against the underground arena he works for, Frein takes an opportunity he can't refuse. A match to end a grudge against his blemished record with enough prize money to help him in his new life.  But he bit off more than he could chew, and now he’s going to die.  Or is he, really?  As Frein wakes up, an entirely new world awaits. And Katherine will be his guide throughout the journey. What to expect? - High Fantasy - Multiple POVs - A huge set of cast (goes hand-in-hand with MultiPoV) that are not cardboard cutouts  - A large (but balanced) focus with the side characters - MC is not the only OP character (is the MC OP? Depends on how you look at it) - Hard Magic (explained and unexplained ones) - Worldbuilding - Monsters, lots of 'em (some you recognize, some you don't) - Long Chapters (now divided into smaller chunks) - Progression of multiple characters - Bunch of romance - The list goes on...

Named after a popular American TV show by his parents, Marlowe's life takes a sharp turn when he's left on the streets to fend for himself. Set against the backdrop of California's dangerous underworld, Marlowe grows up with the constant threat of gangs and violence, honing his survivalist instincts. As he enters adulthood, Marlowe finds himself burdened with an insurmountable debt of over $600,000 from his studies in Psychology and Criminology at Stanford University. Determined to break free from this financial stranglehold, he takes on a double life. During the week, he tirelessly pursues his education, striving to become a detective through the police academy. But on weekends and during his spare moments, Marlowe becomes a homeless detective, solving puzzles and mysteries on the gritty streets of California. Living in a cardboard box the size of a refrigerator, he risks everything to chase down leads, solve cases, and inch closer to paying off his staggering debt, but after earning some money he decided to gamble in a poker game to double his money.

An mc who wants to be on the side lines and be the old man who gives advice for a dollar. mc travels to the mcu with only a customised body which looks like a huggable guy in his 30's without anything but clothes of a homeless, some wigs,fake moustaches and colours for disguise, a piece of cardboard and a marker, so he decides to be the homeless guy who gives advice for a dollar to anyone, let's see how he brings big changes in the world 1$ at a time. |sorry for the grammar i don't really know how to write in english I'm just winging it as it goes and this is my first chapter so even if it is worst I'll still try to write it but it would be irregular and I mean I'll write a couple of chapters a day an then won't come back for a month so don't expect much |

In a world where desperation and hardship reign, Ryan, a young orphan, struggles to survive. Forced to scavenge for scraps and find shelter in cardboard boxes, Ryan's existence is a constant battle against hunger, loneliness, and despair. Yet, despite the bleakness of his reality, Ryan's spirit remains unbroken, fueled by an unyielding determination to rise above his circumstances. Tragedy strikes when a group of desperate orphans, driven by jealousy and hunger, brutally attack Ryan, leaving him for dead. As his life slips away, Ryan's thoughts are consumed by regret, longing, and the cruel fate that has defined his existence. But fate has other plans. Ryan's consciousness awakens in a new, unfamiliar world, where the skies are painted with colors he's never seen, and the air resonates with melodies he's never heard. Confused and disoriented, Ryan struggles to comprehend this unexpected second chance. As he explores this new world, Ryan discovers the transformative power of music. The rhythms, harmonies, and lyrics speak directly to his soul, offering solace, comfort, and a sense of belonging. With an unshakeable passion, Ryan dedicates himself to mastering the craft, pouring his heart and soul into every performance. Under the guidance of enigmatic mentors and supported by newfound friends, Ryan's talent flourishes. He becomes a rising star in the music industry, captivating audiences with his raw emotion, authenticity, and mesmerizing voice. However, Ryan's meteoric rise to fame is not without its challenges. Rivals and critics emerge, questioning his origins, talent, and right to succeed. The pressures of fame threaten to overwhelm him, and the darkness of his past lingers, waiting to reclaim him. As Ryan navigates the treacherous landscape of fame, he must confront the demons that haunt him. Will he find redemption, or will the ghosts of his past define his future?

Kenji Suzuki, a lonely boy, flees from the despair of life until he is given the gift of life. Finding a stray kitten during the onset of a thunderstorm, he takes it home, thinking of it as a sign. Unknown to him, the kitten is the reincarnation of "The World's Richest Man." Watch as Kenji Suzuki, and his billionaire cat embark on a quest for greatness, seeking a change to the bleak world they live in. "To a passerby, Kenji looks like a normal middle school student on his way home. Although, the opposite is the real truth here. Kenji's wet black hair droops over his brow, already soaked from the steady rainfall. His slender frame stands hunched as emotions pour from his heart to his head. Thoughts of life in turmoil, swirl endlessly through his mind. 'Why couldn't Mom be there for my graduation? I know times are tough right now, but the only reason I put up with those guys harassing me every day, was for the smile on her face seeing me walk across that stage.' 'I just wanted a single ounce of her time. Why does the world have to take my happiness away for some dirty landlord to get a few bucks out of my family's pocket? We have nothing. You'd take away our home for a few ounces of paper?' 'I hate this world. Isn't it a simple thought that money isn't the way to happiness? Why can't my Mom cook me dinner? Why can't she spend time with her only child? Why can't she just be happy with me?' As his thoughts continue swirling, an unforeseen string of fate tugs at his mind bringing him back to the world. The pattering of the rain has slowed and a single beam of sunlight extends from the sky to the street. Light reflects upon an object residing in the street. A cardboard box, with scribblings of writing drawn in sharpie covering it. Kenji's curiosity piqued he begins walking toward it. Little did Kenji know, this small action would forever change his life." This story is a project by: DemonicAscent and Alexanderctn Check out our other works: Alexander: https://www.webnovel.com/book/youth-world_21966774106712105?utm_source=noahActivity DemonicAscent: https://www.webnovel.com/book/a-demon's-ascent_21934983406592105

"Will you marry me" a dashing and peerless figure whose beauty could turn the world upside down was on one knee with a ring in his right hand asked looking at a rather slim, fragile girl with a smile as gentle as white lotus. The girl covered her mouth with her hands in excitement and joy as she looked at the people around who held cardboard paper with words boldly written as "say yes!." She scanned her environment as she looked at what he had done for her, using his power to stop the movement of other activities all for her sake. They were on top of a bridge whose below is an ocean view with no beginning or end, the bridge was decorated with roses and other flowers and candles were lit every corner with grand chandeliers brightening the whole bridge,it was so cozy and warm,"sure this would be the best night of my life", she thought as the evening breeze caressed her tenderly fragiled skin, she was dressed in a transparent simple white armless gown showing how elegantly beautiful she is and a jacket on top and pink gloves to fit with pink high heels, everyone held their breath waiting for her response,her gaze then fell on the love of her life as tears of joy fell from her peerless beautiful brown like crystal eyes,she spoke as soft and fast as she could,she couldn't hold back her tears anymore"yes." The handsome young man was finally able to breathe after hearing her response,he finally stood up and incert the ring in her finger,they both kissed , sense of warmness and joy spread throughout the bridge, the people present clutched both hands on their chest wishing good for them in their hearts, the air was filled with humanity, there was no hatred for once,it was a blissful moment but it didn't last for long, she felt a little bit embarrassed kissing in public so she broke the kiss,she looked at her toes as her face flushed red in embarrassment giving her blushes like never before, when she lift her head trying to be bold she made a strange behavior making the man in white suit dumbfounded. He watched as her expression to turned from green to white in fear,her delicate figure ran to his back and hugged him swiftly,he didn't get what was wrong, before processing what could have happened he heard her moan in pain and she slumped falling off the bridge into the ocean he was able to react quickly but he was a step late,he was only able to grab her gloves and his heart sank,he saw that pair of eyes gazing at him lovingly and her smile looking ever so beautiful. He was lost at words as he screamed Yun'er, there was no response except the howling of the evening breeze and he attempted to jump off the bridge but was stopped by the bodyguard who were there to protect the young master. He was knocked out, then driven out of the environment in a black Lamborghini.

"Will you marry me" a dashing and peerless figure whose beauty could turn the world upside down was on one knee with a ring in his right hand asked looking at a rather slim, fragile girl with a smile as gentle as white lotus. The girl covered her mouth with her hands in excitement and joy as she looked at the people around who held cardboard paper with words boldly written as "say yes!." She scanned her environment as she looked at what he had done for her, using his power to stop the movement of other activities all for her sake. They were on top of a bridge whose below is an ocean view with no beginning or end, the bridge was decorated with roses and other flowers and candles were lit every corner with grand chandeliers brightening the whole bridge,it was so cozy and warm,"sure this would be the best night of my life", she thought as the evening breeze caressed her tenderly fragiled skin, she was dressed in a transparent simple white armless gown showing how elegantly beautiful she is and a jacket on top and pink gloves to fit with pink high heels, everyone held their breath waiting for her response,her gaze then fell on the love of her life as tears of joy fell from her peerless beautiful brown like crystal eyes,she spoke as soft and fast as she could,she couldn't hold back her tears anymore"yes." The handsome young man was finally able to breathe after hearing her response,he finally stood up and incert the ring in her finger,they both kissed , sense of warmness and joy spread throughout the bridge, the people present clutched both hands on their chest wishing good for them in their hearts, the air was filled with humanity, there was no hatred for once,it was a blissful moment but it didn't last for long, she felt a little bit embarrassed kissing in public so she broke the kiss,she looked at her toes as her face flushed red in embarrassment giving her blushes like never before, when she lift her head trying to be bold she made a strange behavior making the man in white suit dumbfounded. He watched as her expression to turned from green to white in fear,her delicate figure ran to his back and hugged him swiftly,he didn't get what was wrong, before processing what could have happened he heard her moan in pain and she slumped falling off the bridge into the ocean he was able to react quickly but he was a step late,he was only able to grab her gloves and his heart sank,he saw that pair of eyes gazing at him lovingly and her smile looking ever so beautiful. He was lost at words as he screamed Yun'er, there was no response except the howling of the evening breeze and he attempted to jump off the bridge but was stopped by the bodyguard who were there to protect the young master. He was knocked out, then driven out of the environment in a black Lamborghini.