Retired Hero

After a life of failures and regret, Caspin is granted a second chance at his youth—armed with the knowledge of his tragic future and a rare power. Now, he must fight to reshape his destiny, confront old rivals, and become the hero he always wanted to be, before his past mistakes catch up with him once again.

Follow Benjamin Joyce, an elderly man with a passion for blacksmithing who spent his life travelling the world and learning new things. Now, after helping out the developers of the first ever real VRMMO game, he gets the chance to play said game earlier than the majority of other people. Taking this chance to do what he loves now that his real body is slowly giving in to his old age and the profession he lives for is no longer as important as it used to be, he starts his journey to become this new world's greatest Craftsman! ----- Check out my second novel, Demon's Virtue! https://www.webnovel.com/book/15238973305579305/Demon%27s-Virtue ----- Join the discord! https://discord.gg/uFRQvTe ----- Cover by: Belk (belkbelkbelk on Instagram)

We follow the misadventures of Zik, an unassuming mid-level hero cursed with the peculiar ability to see the world as a chaotic video game. While this power seems promising, it quickly spirals into a series of unfortunate events. Every mundane moment transforms into a pixelated nightmare, as his power seem to amuse itself with his suffering.

Discord Link for those interested [https://discord.gg/TGc9yymDJP] One may think that in order to be a Hero you must have a pure soul, and untainted heart, but in reality such a thing is impossible; now one's soul is pure, nor is anyone's heart untainted, Gods aren't even exempt from this rule. No, a True Hero is someone who knows they have an impure soul and tainted heart, yet they embrace it, instead of attempting to deny their very nature; however, not all True Heros are the same, some have different beliefs and/or ideals. Yet at the end of the day, no matter how terrible or bleak the situation looks, you can always count on a True Hero to act as a beacon of light that'll show you the correct path, but for you to take, you must embark on it yourself.

[2024 JUNE WPC WINNER] Orphaned at ten and betrayed by his guardian at nineteen, the protagonist's life spirals into darkness, yet some light remains, only to be cruelly extinguished when his girlfriend sacrifices herself during a brutal demon attack. As a result, he is bestowed with a mysterious system that imbues him with the strength, making him dedicate himself to eradicating demons. Upon defeating the Demon King, he is granted a reward and chooses to reincarnate into a novel-like world with sealed memories until age thirteen. Reborn as the second son of a Duke, he yearns a peaceful life and respite from his tumultuous past. However, fate has different plans. In a world full of political games and supernatural dangers, he finds himself caught in conflicts involving a transmigrator villain and a regressor protagonist. Amid noble family ties, surprising friendships, and veiled threats, he must find his way through this new life, all the while dealing with lingering scars and the chaos that threatens to engulf him and those around him. Can he truly find solace in a world determined to pull him back into the fight? Will he succeed in forging a relaxed and slow life amidst the relentless anomalies at every step? Read to find out!! ====== Well, I am writing this novel to try a new style and get a temporary break from my first novel, which has become stagnant. As always, you can just ask any questions regarding the book, and I'll answer them without spoilers, of course.(⁠◠⁠‿⁠◕⁠) Reader's discretion: This novel is slow-paced, as all masterpieces need time to become a masterpiece, so don't dive in, hoping for it to be another fast-paced action-packed novel. It's a slice of life... for the most part. [All character arts were made using AI by a friend and author, lazy_pen_master] Formerly known as "Extra's Slice of Life" ////////////////////////////////////////////////// I have entered this novel for the June WPC contest, so if you like reading this novel, do give it some power stones, golden tickets, and gifts. Thanks for reading and for your support!! Extra Chapter Goals: 120 GT = 1 Extra Chapter Castle = 3-6 Extra Chapters Above castle... too dreamy... so 10 Extra Chapters?! Join my Discord for more character arts and some fun:  https://discord.com/invite/Qb86VeyvzP (You need to copy and paste the link to your browser.)

Elric's life had been nothing short of a nightmare since his childhood. He was constantly bullied at school, detested and ignored by his family, and left with nobody to care whether he lived or died. The accumulated loneliness and suffering from decades pushed him into a severe depression, and he ultimately decided to take his life’s final decision… Suicide. One day, Elric's soul heard a voice calling out to him. "Wake up, Elric. I am the God of Darkness, and I'm here to give you another chance at life." To the God of Darkness, Elric replied with only two words… "Fuck off!" Now forced with the possibility of a new life despite his unwillingness… Elric must decide whether to become a puppet or forge a new destiny with his own hands. Will he overcome his traumatic past, or will he squander yet another chance at life? Join the Protagonist on his journey as he is given an impossible task while striving to become one of the strongest beings in a world full of Magic, Mythical creatures, Dragons, and Gods. ---------------- [[Author : The protagonist of this story is a scheming mastermind who doesn't trust anyone and plans everything based on his present strength, knowledge and circumstances. No Romance, Harem, or Fan-service here. The main character is also not an Edgelord or a Psychopath who kills people without reason. Character development is a gradual process as the Main Character learns to acknowledge and overcome his flaws. This is a story for those who appreciate a psychologically well-developed character. The protagonist is an Antihero character who exists in the gray area between good and evil. This is a story for those who enjoy complex characters, greatly improving and expanding World-building along with intricate plots. If you are looking for a story with a nuanced and morally ambiguous yet humorous protagonist in a mature and gritty world, then this is the novel for you.]] ---------------- Note : Character Reference Arts available in chapter comments. Discord Link : https://discord.com/invite/ASRdeHfDMX ---------------- Note : Vote for the Novel for extra weekly chapters. 500 Power Stones = 1 Extra Chapter per week 1000 Power Stones = 2 Extra Chapters per week 2500 Power Stones = 5 Extra chapters per week 500 Golden Tickets = 2 Extra chapters per week 1000 Golden Tickets = 3 Extra chapters per week 1500 Golden Tickets = 7 Extra chapters per week

Apollo grew up alone with no parents until came the time that his true strength unleashed and the people admire him.

Discord: https://discord.gg/PX3xqJdZMY I closed my eyes with a sigh and let the needle slip through limp fingers. It wasn’t like anyone would miss me. They could always find someone else to beat or rape. The nothingness was a relief. At least now I have peace. Only...since when did 'nothingness' have so many gods? As one of ten heroes chosen by the Divine, I was sent to another world to fend off a demon invasion. But, the gods aren’t all helpful, and treat this as a game. Waking up in the magical world of Enusia, I found myself cursed and alone, clapped in chains and despised. This world was worse, far worse than the playground I so naively left behind, filled with betrayal, pain, and death. I've heard that the brightest lights cast the longest shadows. Perhaps, in this life, I can find if that's true. I'm tired of living in the dark. It's time to find the light.

After decades of commanding interstellar forces and navigating uncharted galaxies, retired General Aldric Skye thought he was ready for a peaceful life. But in a world no longer plagued by conflict, he felt out of place, quiet, not like he had imagined. Restless and yearning for purpose, Aldric began looking toward the stars, hoping space exploration might fill the void left by his military career. Just as he prepared for his last space exploration, a dimensional rift suddenly tore open in space, pulling him into an unknown world where magic flows like air and mythical creatures wander the land. Aldric might seem at a disadvantage without magic of his own, but he is anything as such. Armed with advanced exploration gear, he is a one-man fortress! His arsenal includes tactical drones, impenetrable energy shields, and devastating plasma weaponry!

Anyi, the [Sword Hero], was slain by the Demon Lord during the Holy War. Yet, he opened his eyes to find himself reincarnated at the moment of his birth. At eighteen, the "[Hero System Launch]" echoed, and thousands of heroes emerged. They fought fiercely to become the strongest among humans, boasting greatly enhanced attributes and skills that defied the laws of physics. Despite their impressive potential, they had to start from scratch, mastering their weapons and gathering intelligence on monsters.

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.

Caleb, a brilliant engineer with a hidden dark side, is finally caught by the government after being betrayed by his undercover girlfriend. As a powerful supernatural, Caleb had secretly killed those he believed were guilty. Now, overwhelmed by a group of supernaturals and a skilled witch, he’s forced to join the government. His mission: to fight against the Rulutans—ancient, monster-like beings that prey on humans and are controlled by a mysterious tribe. Reluctantly, Caleb embarks on a journey with other supernaturals to protect the people, the king, and uncover the truth about his origins and the source of his powers.

A normal kid was suddenly forced to take care of a genius kid. As they grew older, the normal kid thought he finally was able to escape from his duties of taking care of the genius since he would probably go to a normal school while the genius would go to the most powerful school in the world. But unlike what he expected, he also got accepted inside the most powerful school despite it having a reputation of strictly only picking talented teens as their students. Will the normal kid be able to retire from his duties of taking care of the genius?

Rei got summoned to another world with his classmates.Its a story about a boy who was leftover by some of his classmates,as his skill where useless

Our hero summoned to a strange place, is requested to save the world. Even when suspicious our reluctant hero decides to help if they can. However maybe its at a cost most would be unwilling to pay.

I was going around my everyday life when suddenly something very strange and creepy happened! I still didn’t understand the mystery behind my sudden death. One moment I was a normal office employee in a small game company, the next moment I was a slave who fainted just from getting slapped! “Hey Delta, why did you kill me?” - “Delta brought host into this world for a purpose. Host must save Goddess Psais because without her permission, Delta cannot send host back to his world.” A purpose, a System, a Status Window and a magical world filled with magical mysteries. Though I desired for change from my monotonous life, I now realize that change was not always for the good! Now I want only one thing more than anything, which is to go back to the life which was safe and quiet. *** This is a story about a damsel in distress who is captured by a monster and our protagonist is tasked to be the hero who saves her. However, is the damsel, a Goddess, truly in distress? Is the monster that killed Gods and Goddesses and enslaved Destiny, truly a villain? Is the human, who is forced to be a hero, truly a Hero? Follow Deniel in his journey as he explores a new and mysterious world after being reincarnated as Alex. Watch him make mistakes and learn from them. Watch how a normal human with a frail physique and a weak mentality grows to be the strongest being that can even rival the Gods! Watch him find out what Fate truly is and how greedy Death can be for a soul. *** [P.S: This is the first time I'm writing a novel and English was not my first language. Therefore, please feel free to point out any mistakes whether in the plot or in the grammar. Every comment and review is important for me. Also, since I've just started, I know the quality is very poor but I promise that it will improve overtime so please bear with me. As I'm not much experienced in this field, the pacing is really slow for now but once the world building and the magic system is in place, the pacing is going to increase. Thank you :)] ***Please keep in mind that the novel is purely based on fiction and it has no relation with real names or real events. The names in the novel are just a fragment of imagination and does not refer to anyone or anything!***

To clean or not to clean, is that even a question? Pavlo was born in a relatively poor family. Yet, thanks to his vivid intelligence and innate energy that always pushed him for the greater heights he became... a mobster. As soon as he came of age, the local organisation took him under his wings, quickly recognising his talents. Before the first digit of his age changed or even came close to turning four, he was already responsible for managing the vast financial empire of his new family! But everything has its own price. In the organisation like his, superiors always had to feel the breath of their subordinate on their necks. Sadly for Pavlo, what he felt was not the breath, but the cold steel of the autonomous truck that smashed his body into bits. A pitiful end sprinkled with the salty realisation that said truck was a product developed by the company that Pavlo used to launder the organisation money in the first place! Just like revolution eats its own children, so did Pavlo's investment claim its creator's life. But how could he see just a set of primitive bars instead of the glorious gate of the heaven... or more precisely, the stinky depths of the hell? And most importantly, what the hell are those flashing letters that seemed to have some majestic aura to them? WHAT DOES THE ULTIMATE CLEANING SYSTEM EVEN MEAN?

Hardin, a seventeen year old is pulled into the world of adventurers and superheroes after risking his life to save a small boy. He awakened a power deep within him. One that would save humanity from the clutches of a fast growing villain syndicate that threatens the calm beautiful lands of Aurelia.

story follows a nobody, he's an existence who was cursed by the gods who created the system. once he breaks the law and his own storyline and touches the aura of the real world what removed his curse and it boosts his powers. he becomes the nameless king afterwards he's power grew so high up that he had to go in the real world so he's powers doesn't kill his love ones. then he found a way back to written world. he goes back to get revenge on those gods who cursed him. his hate for every gods except the one from the real world is unending. read how he becomes the strongest of all fraction.

Yuki Tanaka is a high school basketball prodigy with dreams of leading his team to the national championship. Joined by his loyal friends, they forge an unbreakable bond on the court. But in the pivotal final match of his career, everything changes in an instant when a brutal foul from his rival, Akira, leaves Yuki paralyzed and shattered. For seventy long years, Yuki lives in misery, haunted by memories of his dreams and the life he could have had. As he watches Akira thrive and marry his long-time crush, Hana, Yuki's world crumbles around him. With no hope left, he decides to end it all, only to be faced with an impossible choice: return to the past or fade into oblivion. When Yuki chooses to chase his dreams once more, he finds himself reincarnated as a teenager, back in the gym with his teammates. But this time, he’s not just fighting for glory; he’s on a mission for revenge against Akira. With Hana still smitten by his rival and a devoted friend, Rika, by his side, Yuki is determined to rewrite his fate. As he navigates the complexities of friendships, rivalries, and unrequited love, Yuki must confront his inner demons and seize the opportunity to reclaim his life. But can he outsmart Akira in the game that once destroyed him, or will he succumb to the same fate? Join Yuki on an exhilarating journey of redemption, determination, and the quest for victory in "Highschool Hero." Will he rise to become the hero of his own story, or will the past repeat itself?

Zaraya Canwell is a warrior that uses a rather unique fighting style. Those who attempt to do battle with her will not find themselves facing off against a weapon, but rather, the tall, curvaceous woman’s huge backside. Using her rear to her advantage, Zaraya combats her foes by sitting on their faces, where she squashes and smothers them into submission while her lustful, dominating side emerges with their face submerged in her big butt. Set in a fantasy RPG world, classes from all walks of life set upon the unassuming village of Unkergotten, where those who intrude or threaten the safety of the townsfolk will face the wrath of Zaraya- and her booty. This story will be updated sporadically, I’m just doing it for fun and letting my background of erotic literature bleed in.

After much deserved Revenge and war the 3 main characters proceeded to find their own normal, all while juggling friendships, old flames and enemies along with new plots against their new found peace in a long time. Is it too much to ask for a relaxed life after all the fighting?

“Why?! I won but it doesn’t feel like it” said Theo the hero who didn’t look very heroic as tears streamed down his face. With a heavy heart, he gripped his sword the blade glinting in the dim light, and drove it into his chest. “System awakened, Calculatijg achievements, defeated low tier demon king check! defeated his three dukes of hell check! Potentially the worst hero in history check! hero complex broke check additional points being calculated” said the system unenthusiastically while innerly freaking out. ‘A hero with a broken hero complex How interesting and unexpected’ thought the system. “Would the host like a second chance and more power?” said the system trying to get on with it. ‘what the hell?! aren't I dead? maybe god has granted me a chance to do better, I knew the gods haven't forsaken us’ the hero thought clearly remembering piercing his heart but calmly composed himself with signs of his hero complex returning. “No idiot I doubt you could handle speaking to a god without them accidentally killing you, would you like to restart or not?” said the system forever shattering the hero complex that showed signs of resurfacing. “yes!” the hero said without much thought at the chance to do better and protect his friends.

Akio Yamamoto was your average bullied kid. Being picked on by his classmates, especially by his bully Akira, his school days have always been bleak. Now in high school, the only ray of light that keeps him from going over the edge is the girl he loves, the class beauty Fumiko, but even this is threatened because of his bully interest in her. After the whole class was suddenly transported in another world, one of might and magic, Akio vows to... but this is not their story. Kiyoshi Sasaki wasn't your average teen. Neither bullied, nor accepted, he was left completely out of social life. His bored mind got him into conspiracy theories, those conspiracy theories got him into radical ideologies and before long, he was muttering to himself about how he would use power if he had any. Being transported in a fantasy world didn't startle him, it was a miracle.

The top boss in the capital, Master Lou, suddenly found his thighs hugged by a baby with pigtails. He even cried and called him daddy. Master Lou, "Who are you?" The baby, "I'm your son!" Master Lou, "????" The baby swindled Master Lou into going to the countryside to look for his mother. Song Wei recognized the man's face and immediately closed the door in his face. "Sorry, you've found the wrong person. His mother is next door." Master Lou held her hand as she was about to close the door and gave her a meaningful smile. "Woman, how have you been?" Later on… the news of Master Lou fetching his wife back from the countryside and having a child spread like a wildfire in the capital. The capital's socialites cried, "How can a village woman be worthy of our Master Lou?" Song Wei said, "You guys are right!" The baby was dissatisfied. "My mommy is young, pretty, and has a good figure. A medical expert is begging her to teach them. A top hacker is her assistant…" Song Wei gritted her teeth and covered the baby's mouth. "Shut up!" She had finally retired to the countryside to live a carefree life in her retirement, but all of this was ruined by her son! Her son even unknowingly proclaimed that she was extremely capable, causing a group of socialites to come and provoke her. Song Wei could not bear the description and rolled up her sleeves with her hands on her hips. "Come, if one of you comes, I'll kill one. If two come, I'll kill two!" When Master Lou heard the news, he smiled and warned everyone, "My wife came from the countryside. She's ignorant and afraid of strangers. Don't bully her." The socialites were furious. "Who can do that?!"

"An Arrogant Hero" is a novel that tells the story of a man who, in his own world, went unnoticed until he is suddenly transported to a vibrant fantasy realm. Here, he discovers that he possesses extraordinary powers that make him one of the most formidable individuals in the world. However, his newly discovered strength fuels his arrogance, leading him down a path of questionable decisions. As he navigates this new world, filled with creatures and daunting challenges, he must face the consequences of his pride. Will he learn humility and rise to become the savior this world desperately needs, or will his hubris lead him to ruin?

In a world where magic rules, a group of kids from Earth is unexpectedly summoned to become the realm's new heroes. Transported to a land filled with enchantment and ancient mysteries, they are thrown into a tutorial dungeon to prepare for the challenges ahead. However, a catastrophic accident occurs. With only five years to prepare for the final battle, Max and his friends must win this race against time, they must overcome the trials of this magical world, and rise as the heroes they were destined to be. The fate of the realm hangs in the balance, and only Max and his friends can defeat the Demon Lord and save the world from impending doom. Max, struggling with his own fears, often finds himself wanting to run away from the dangers they face. Can he overcome his cowardice and step up when the world needs him most?

A story of a young man ''Eric'' with the will to get stronger never manifested his inner energy force ''KAI''. Neglected by his family and his so called friends at school. Rejected by society and this wretched world. Him being the descendant of the Great Hero ''Legend'' was a self dignity which saw himself as a burden. But for his will to never give up, he sworn to protect innocent lives even if it take years for him to manifest ''KAI''.