As The Crow Flies

The jeers followed her like a persistent shadow. "Murderer!" the crowd screamed, their faces contorted in a grotesque parody of the adoration she once commanded. Just months ago, they had screamed her name, their voices a deafening roar as she shimmied across the stage, a beacon of light and pop perfection. Now, their cheers had morphed into venomous hisses, their eyes burning with a hatred that chilled her to the bone. Noelle clutched her lawyer's arm, his face a mask of grim determination. The cameras flashed, capturing her every move, every tremor of fear. The headlines screamed: "Pop Princess Plummets: Noelle Accused of Murder." The irony wasn't lost on her. Her life, once a carefully constructed fairytale of fame and fortune, had become a grotesque tragedy. The trial was a circus. The whispers, the sneers, the relentless scrutiny – it was a constant assault on her senses. Her once loyal fans, the ones who'd plastered her face on their bedroom walls, now reveled in her downfall. They devoured every salacious detail, every whispered accusation, every tear she dared to shed. The verdict was a foregone conclusion. Guilty. Noelle watched the judge pronounce the sentence, her mind a whirlwind of disbelief and despair. Death by lethal injection. ‘At least they did not give me the electric chair’ she thought to herself in a poor attempt at humor. * Months later, a solitary figure knelt at her grave, the wind whipping at his hair. Rain lashed down, mirroring the tears that streamed down his face. "I'm sorry, Areum," he sobbed, his voice hoarse with grief. "I'm so sorry I was too late." He clutched a single, wilted rose, its petals stained crimson, a poignant reminder of the life that had been brutally extinguished. * Noelle is a bright star who has the world at her feet, she feels no guilt about being the other woman coming between a husband and his wife. After all, Evan had been in love with her since they were teenagers. The only reason he married Ma-Ri was because his family demanded it, if he had a choice he would surely have picked her… When she gets wrongfully accused of murdering Ma-Ri, she loses everything and is sentenced to death, everyone including Evan turn against her and she is left to die a miserable death. She is reborn and this time she faces the humiliation of being the woman who is being cheated on. She is determined to end the cycle and not let the future she had seen come to pass, she decides to step out of the picture and focus on her career. In doing so, everything changes, Evan clings to her and refuses to let her go, a mysterious stranger who has been studying her also steps in and decides to fight for a chance to be with her.

As Orson read the novel written by the girlfriend who had left him, he gently remarked on how terrible the story was. But then, noticing a foul smell coming from the kitchen, he went to investigate. He realized there was some kind of gas leak. Already furious about being dumped, Orson became even angrier at the state of his kitchen, and in his rage, he hit the light switch with a powerful punch. Naturally, the explosion that followed killed him instantly, and Orson passed into the afterlife. After spending some time in limbo, he found himself reincarnated in an unfamiliar world. However, he quickly realized he had been reborn inside the cliché-filled novel written by his ex-girlfriend. As if that wasn’t enough, he had ended up in the body of Neonidas, a useless duke who was also the fiancé of the story's villainess. ____ There may be a bit too much swearing and slang in the first chapters, but it gets less afterwards. There will be no yuri, bl or ntr in Neonidas(MC) harem

Reborn as Javier De Armand, the youngest son of a lower rank noble household, former salaryman Nakamura Junichi faces a world of privilege, chaos, and responsibility.From his earliest days as a baby to his rise as a formidable adult, Javier’s life is anything but simple., Javier must navigate the expectations of noble society while pursuing his own freedom and dreams. As he grows, he learns that nobility comes with its burdens—managing territories, forging alliances, defending against enemies, and earning the respect of both his peers and the commoners he vows to protect. But life as a noble is no fairy tale. Rival families scheme for power, enemy threaten the borders, and kingdoms teeter on the brink of war. Being the youngest son places Javier in a unique position. Neither the heir nor the spare, he must carve out his own role within his family and society. With his sharp mind, decisive personality, and memories of his past life, Javier takes on challenges that many would shy away from.Recruit allies and build his own influence, carefully balancing his desire for independence with the duties expected of him as a noble. Along the way, he must navigate family dynamics, political challenges, and his ambition to leave a lasting mark on this fantastical world. In a realm where strength, wit, and cunning reign supreme, Javier's journey blends humor, slice-of-life moments, and lighthearted chaos as he crafts his own destiny while keeping those closest to him by his side.

Survival of the fittest. Takeru Mizuhara had always lived his life by this rule—until one day, he discovered a creature that embodied it perfectly. Though not as powerful as other animals, it possessed weapons capable of rendering even the strongest helpless. "Okay, I admired this creature, but seriously—how did I end up as one!?"

Below the nine setting suns lies the remains of the Golden Crows. By chance, a young man arrives in the world of Journey to the West, attaining enlightenment using the bodies of nine Golden Crows, leading to a different journey. Summary for this book: "Living in the Journey to the West, I started off by roasting nine Golden Crows." Yet another summary is, "My days of collecting bodies in the Journey to the West. When it comes to body collection, no one's better than me. Three hundred years of professional body collection experience, skilled at cooking braised meat, and never adds sugar in it."

Aliyah, a cancer patient who's battling with her cancer thought that she was dreaming. First time in her entire life, she was so happy because in her dream, she can walk, she can run and she can speak properly. She can hug the refreshing cold wind, she can stare at the night sky together with the trees and she can compliment how tall the mountains are. With these moments, she wholeheartedly decided that she was ready to die and be with the beautiful paradise just like what she dreamt. Not until a naked guy appeared and approached her, telling that she wasn't dreaming. She was reborn.

Ahcehera is a young woman FIGHTING cancer, finding comfort in the pages of her favorite sci-fi fantasy novel. She’s drawn to the villainess princess, a misunderstood character whose life is sacrificed FOR the hero and heroine’s happy ending. Ahcehera hates the unfairness of it all and wishes the princess could have a chance to live her own LIFE. Before she can read the final chapter that seals the princess’s tragic fate, Ahcehera passes away. Her last thought is a wish to rewrite the story, never expecting it to come true. When she wakes up, it’s not in her hospital bed but in the body of the princess herself. Thrown into a world full of political schemes, betrayal, and hidden dangers, Ahcehera is determined to change the princess’s fate. She has the story’s secrets and her own will to survive, but knowing the plot doesn’t mean it’ll be easy to change. Then, the unexpected happens. She crosses paths with a werewolf prince, younger than her and mysteriously linked to the hero. He’s more than just a twist in the story, he might hold the key to a different ending. As enemies close in and the lines between friend and foe blur, Ahcehera must decide. Will she stick to the script or fight for a new ending? One where both she and the princess get the happiness they deserve. Can a story already written truly be rewritten, or is she doomed to live the same tragedy all over again?

Elizabeth has to learn to live with the pain of knowing that her mother died because of her father or so she believes. Tom sees the world differently through the eyes of a lady he meets, Hope. Bernice battles with the truth of who her father really was and the need to let go of her pain. Rachel is torn between forgiving her father and watching her mother suffer for the truth she carries. In a world where these young people live, close to each other but far from the darkness they each carry, one of them has to man up and do the right thing.

Living a normal life is boring, but I was happy with what I had. Even when I spent most of my life in regret and misery, I lived because I had someone that I loved dearly. And that said someone took my life... But fate had different plans for me... As if death wasn't enough for me. As if the gods were mocking me. I got reincarnated into a hardcore romance game that I used to play. That too when the prequel game that I played the most ended twenty-five years ago. A game where death is everyone's mistress. A game that people either liked or hated too much. Now reincarnated into the body of the Villainess's son. I became someone that I hated the most... "Hahaha..." I laughed at my own misery. As if that too wasn't enough, I also became the slave of someone else's desires. Now, one might say a mother is a mother even if the world sees her as a Villainess. But what if your mother is the very incarnation of evil? That your mother is the hurdle that you have to overcome? What if your mother is the very reason you might die? Gentleness and love are the last things one could expect from her. "Hahaha..." Again, a hollow laugh escaped my lips as the realization dawned on me. That I have been... Reincarnated As The Villainess's Son... =============================== [Discord link:- https://discord.gg/5Vgw4JCrBW]

Awakening in the body of Mo Yichen, an infamous villainous genius despised by both righteous and demonic sects, Li Wei finds himself at a deadly crossroads—dominate this world or die trying. With a snarky System that loves vanishing at the worst moments, Li Wei decides to embrace his new life. If the world wants him to be a villain, he’ll be the greatest one they’ve ever seen. However, fate has its own plans. His path collides with Yan Yueqing, the enigmatic and seemingly quiet disciple of the Patriarch of Bùxiǔ Mountain. Behind his gentle demeanor lurks secrets deeper than the heavens, and soon, Li Wei realizes that this world is not as simple as it seems. Betrayals, conspiracies, and his past begin to unravel, leading him to question the very reason for his transmigration. Was he truly brought here to conquer, or is there a greater truth hidden in the shadows of fate? As enemies rise and past secrets come to light, Li Wei must take what belongs to him—whether as a hero, villain, or something beyond both. One thing is certain—he refuses to die without a fight. (I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com)

I was walking to the convenience store and the next moment I knew, I was inside the villain's body!? What is going on!? This world is known as the world of Star Fantasy, a popular RPG that dominated the gaming charts. Tournaments were held all over the world to celebrate the success of this game. The top ten guilds were invited for every tournament to recruit new talent for their teams. Liam was part of the third strongest guild in Star Fantasy.  He suddenly woke up as the son of one of the strongest knights in the empire. Arnold von Berkley, who will become one of the greatest villains in the story. He must find out if there are more of him out there. Was he the only one summoned? If so, how can he avoid his inevitable death?  By eliminating his death flags! -- If you would like to hear about any updates regarding my current stories, join my discord: https://discord.gg/zAj9ddMpD4. Currently on HIATUS You can ask anything. I might take suggestions as well. Chapter releases are three full chapters per week. Parts of a chapter will be released a day after each other. Paypal for donations: https://paypal.me/Immortal1217

Astra woke up in a forest with no recollection of her precious life. The only thing she knew was that she had a system with two parts; one was a Survival System, and the other was a... Wait, what?! A Breeder System?! Finding herself in a forest, Astra now has to survive on her own, fending off the sexual and violent advances of all the other forest inhabitants; none of which are Human! Will Astra be able to survive on this hectic, pleasurable forest? Or will she lose herself to lust? --- Additional Notes: Female MC is pure Woman for now; there is futa, and all the characters are either women or futa. There will be both light hearted moments and dark moments, and this novel is mainly centered around her trying to survive in this new world, all while living her life to the fullest.

Betrayed. Abandoned. Reborn. Adrian Blackwood, a genius physicist from Earth, meets an untimely death—only to awaken in an unfamiliar world of swords, magic, and celestial beings. But he’s not just any ordinary reborn soul. He now inhabits the body of Kael Draven, the exiled prince of a fallen empire, left for dead in a world that thrives on power. However, Adrian isn’t defenseless. A mysterious force has granted him the Authority of the Celestial Sovereign, allowing him to bend the very fabric of reality—time, space, and even magic itself. But great power attracts great enemies. Ancient sects, god-like entities, and ruthless warlords seek to control or destroy him. Determined to carve his own destiny, Adrian—now Kael—sets out to reclaim his lost honor, unravel the secrets of his rebirth, and ascend beyond the limits of this world. But as he grows stronger, he realizes that his arrival was no accident. Something beyond the gods is watching. And they fear what he will become. A tale of rebirth, power, and cosmic fate begins.

In a world where humans are divided in two; magics and non magics. The magics had magical powers while the non-magic had none. As fate would have it, the magics treated the non-magics like abominations. But as fate would also have it, everything changed when a-thought-to-be-a-failed-experiment non-magic; Jack Steven, came into the picture. Waking up in an isolated bungalow. He had no memories of who he once was. He began living in their unique world, where magic was everything. He came across the Vicentes; a family of very powerful and unique magics and felt at home with them. But everything changed when a magic used a dark magic to create a doppelganger of him, that killed his only friend; Leonardo Vicente's mum. He ran away and decided to exact revenge on his doppelganger. On arriving to an isolated cabin, which he traced the doppelganger to, he had a strange encounter with a hooded person; the master planner of this whole story. He fought his first fight; his doppelganger, after almost losing his life, he managed to win. He met Leonardo and tried to explain, but Leonardo already knew of his innocence and warned him to run away because his dad was all out to kill him. He escaped, but that was after he tortured and killed his doppelganger. After two years of hiding, he came across Leonardo; who was now a powerful magic and experienced a rough experience with his dad which left him emotionally scarred, but it also strengthened Jack's and Leonardo's friendship after a fight that changed Leonardo's life and Jack's life and personality the most. He went far away and went into living an isolated life again. Not wanting to experience what he had with Leonardo and his father. While living an isolated life he defeated three of his classmates badly in a tough fight and learnt some secrets. Later, he met a young magic who changed him and two other young magic, which he took as families and students and began training the three magics. After some while he learnt of  an object named 'the God orb', an extremely powerful orb, that was created with energy from  'Omni God', the most powerful being in existence, by the God of magic himself . It was said to grant almost any wish one can think of. But a challenge must be done in order for the wish to be granted. Jack tried by all means and managed to win. But his wish changed the balance of nature and existence and brought the hooded person's plan to reality. Find out what happens. How the wish changed him. How it affected the balance of reality. How his friendship with Leonardo grew in a strange but unique rivals sort of way. What the hooded person's plan is. Embark on this journey and experience all the adventures and tough battles. All the awesome magics and God blesseds and their cool ability. All the twist, drama, action, plotilation specials, all the parts that aren't here and so on.

Draeven has never known kindness. Raised in an orphanage where children are nothing more than tools to be shaped or discarded, he has learned to survive by staying quiet, working hard, and never asking questions. But survival is not enough—not when the overseers take children away in the night, never to return. When rumors spread that another selection is coming, Draeven begins to understand the truth: his name is on the list. Haunted by questions of identity and purpose, he faces a choice—remain in the shadows and accept his fate or risk everything to escape into a world that has never wanted him. As he makes his move under the cover of darkness, Draeven knows one thing for certain: No one is coming to save him. If he wants to live, he’ll have to take that future for himself

In the depths of Tobaballe, Nin Urtuan is working as hard as he can to rise up. But with so much competition, it seems like only luck will get you a better life. One day, in a seemingly unfortunate turn of events where he runs into the voluptuous and mysterious Spire-Lord, Iishar Ho. Taking Nin with her, she shows him a secret within the Crown, a means to get ahead. The path of least resistance is so enamouring.  Setting out for the shores of the Molten Sea, at the base of the holy Anvil-Peak Mountain, Nin loses himself in the wonder of it. Behind his back, another deal unfolds, luck not for him, but for those high above in the Crown. A slaver of an unknown, spine-quilled race shoots him unconscious. The slaver loads him up, ready to ship Nin and so many others off to Jherikra.  A land of towering mountains, emerald winds, arcane beauty and monstrous horror! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No rewrites going on right now. (Multi-PoV, 1st Person) For reference: (If a chapter is marked with a ---- before Base, Incline or Peak, it means it is being edited throughout the day.)

After a fatal plane crash, Rino and his friends—Kaime, Mario, Baldur, and Quel—are reborn in a strange new world where monsters roam and magic is fueled by training, battle, and the defeat of monsters. As they learn to harness their powers, each growing stronger with every fight, they quickly realize that survival in this brutal world is not as simple as leveling up. With every battle, Rino feels the growing weight of a dark magic inside him that threatens to consume him. Haunted by the fear of losing control, Rino struggles with the responsibility of leading his team, fearing he might become the very monster they’re fighting. As they journey through dangerous lands in search of answers, they encounter mysterious figures who seem to know more about their destiny than they do, leaving them with even more questions. With trust in each other as their only anchor, Rino and his friends must navigate a world filled with untold dangers, forge their own path, and face the unknown—all while Rino battles not only the monsters of this world but also the darkness growing within himself.

I am being hunted. Well, not me exactly. Someone wants to get their hands on the genius behind A.M.K Pharmaceuticals. They just don't know it's me. I have discovered a way to negate anyone's scent, shifter or human. You would think it wouldn't be that big of a deal... deodorants promise the same thing, but my product is nothing like that. My product turns its wearers invisible to shifters. No, not like that. But shifters need scent more than almost anything else to identify and find a person. Without scent, they can't track down their prey, or smell an enemy coming up from behind. I had originally created it so my adopted father and I could avoid the shifter community. No one was supposed to know about it. Until a little birdy said something they shouldn't have to the wrong person. Now the humans are after me and the shifters want me dead. But that's fine. That wasn't the only thing I came up with. And if I am as silent as a mouse, no one will see me coming until it is too late. This will be a RH novel, the FMC will not have to choose. No MM Check out my other works: Rebirth In the Apocalypse: Third Time's a Charm (Book 1 in the Rebirth Series) -Completed Fight, Flight, or Freeze: The Healer's Story (Book 2 in the Rebirth Series) -Ongoing Star's Ships- Completed Dancing with Monsters- Ongoing Part Of Your World- Ongoing (Book 2 in the Star's Ships Series) Discord: Sakura#6289 Instagram: @devil_besideyou666 Check out my discord channel for the first chapter! https://discord.com/invite/yYtKzveE6T

Akira Kimura, a 30-year-old office worker from Tokyo, was trapped in a miserable cycle of overwork, ridicule, and loneliness. With no escape from his thankless job and toxic coworkers, he found solace only in manga, dreaming of a life far removed from his harsh reality. But when the relentless stress led to his tragic death from heart failure at his desk, Akira thought his suffering was finally over. Fate, however, had other plans. Instead of resting in peace, his soul was thrust into a new world by an ethereal voice declaring him the “savior” destined to save the realm. Reincarnated as Theodore Vermin Dominick—a neglected, powerless prince of the Rhonwen Kingdom—Akira was anything but thrilled. But when Theodore’s body merges with the forbidden Book of the God of Shadows, everything changes. Now wielding unimaginable dark powers, Akira resolves to defy expectations, shatter the chains of fate, and carve his own path. No longer a servant to gods, kings, or destiny itself, he sets his sights on ultimate freedom, determined to rise above all who stand in his way. From a downtrodden worker to a prince feared by all, Akira embarks on a journey of strength, rebellion, and self-discovery in a world where even the gods aren’t safe from his ambition.

Charli Kei a normal College Student, Who's an Otaku for Animes and Novels, was reading a novel in his Dorm and as he read the newly dropped chapter of "Villain At Dawn" he was Furious after the Main Character "Silk Friedren" slashed down the Villain of the story "Cole Keiser" who Charli really liked and related to after the mc of the novel got his girl and a harem at that. "I wish i was there to beat Silks Ass!" shouted Charli in his empty Dorm. Seconds later his phone shines and he gets sucked in and he wakes up in the novel as... Cole Keiser!?

In a tale of transformation and resilience, Alastair, an average high school student, finds his life forever changed when his grandparents move in after his father's death. Thrust into unexpected responsibilities, he grapples with the weight of kingship and the courage to lead. A tragic fire claims his life, but fate offers him a second chance as he is reincarnated as a girl in the vibrant Naruto universe, assuming the role of Kiba Inuzuka’s younger sister. Embracing her new identity, she embarks on an adventurous path to become a formidable ninja, aiming to forge her own legacy amidst a backdrop of challenges. As she evolves, an encounter with a spirit leads to her rebirth as a man in a war-torn kingdom ruled by a despotic leader. Alastair is driven by a deep desire not only to face the tyrant but to restore harmony and justice to a fractured world, turning his struggle against oppression into a profound mission to reclaim lost peace and unite the realm under a hopeful vision.

In a crumbling realm of a long-dead immortal, in a forsaken corner of the universe, two souls cross paths. Xin is a burnout prodigy, living a solitary life as a hunter, until one day he sees his hometown levelled to the ground by a giant boar. Wu Lei is a street urchin, persevering through a lifetime of pain and abuse, forced into a criminal syndicate at a very young age. Talented cultivators, yet flawed and troubled humans — if the pair is to grow, they'll have to face what's inside. This is a dark, slow-burning tale of resilience and transformation. In a world where grand narratives are forged, not given, and shortcuts are carved, not found, Xin and Lei embark on a relentless journey of martial arts, cultivation and friendship, with its beautiful ups and painful downs. https://discord.gg/Nvj7yPJr4q - my discord. New chapters, a backlog of 130 plus less edited chapters, shitposting.