Ruthless Protagonist

Celeste Everhart (18) never thought she would have the opportunity to see her life through one more time. From a little girl who couldn’t speak to an unwanted heiress who was sacrificed to the brutal but well-hidden Brightwells, Celeste’s sorrow knows no depth. Given a new start, Celeste thought she knew everything she would do differently, but she was wrong. As Celeste treads through these familiar waters, she unravels more of the story than she had originally expected. Especially now that she has come back as a different person, three very different men are in her life. First, her true love, the man she had loved so fiercely in her past, the one who had made her speak again: Avond Brightwell (28). But what if everything she knew about him was not true? What if the sweet, loving, and caring man she loved was everything but? And most importantly, what is his connection to her older sister? Second, the man who had hated her mocked her disability, and been a thorn in her side—Tiel Brightwell (22), the father of her only child. Being the man who had shown her what it meant to cry, Celeste never thought he was capable of tenderness and care. Could this be the man she had married? What happened to him that made him this way? And if he did everything to win her heart, could she forgive him for the things he was capable of doing? And third, someone Celeste had only heard of from her sister, a shadow long forgotten, with a tragic future waiting for him: Gen Callisto (23), the self-made millionaire. Celeste never thought Gen could hold a place in her heart. But can she save him from the despair looming on the horizon? Can she hold him close but far enough so that she can still get the man she wants? Or will Gen just be the man she was meant to be with? After everything, will Celeste choose to have vengeance, or is it simply not in her nature? ----- Disclaimer : I'll be starting the story from the beginning, not immediately after the rebirth itself. So please be patient, it will pay off! :D

When archaeologist Nick Stolhm inherits his mother's unfinished quest, he uncovers a hidden world of ancient mysteries and mystical powers. But it's not just the secrets of the past that haunt him - it's the deadly forces seeking to control the future. After his mother's mysterious death, Nick seeks guidance from her longtime friend, Dr. Hassan. The elderly scholar reveals a shocking truth: the Shadow Security Force (SSF), a clandestine organization, silenced Nick's mother to protect their sinister agenda. The SSF will stop at nothing to exploit the Library of Fates, a realm where destinies are written and altered. Nick must assemble a skilled team and outrun the SSF to reach the Library first. From the physical to the Spirit World, they brave treacherous landscapes, rival expeditions, and mythical creatures. As Nick confronts his mother's killer and unravels the mystery of her death, he faces an impossible choice: avenging her or protecting humanity from the SSF's evil grasp. Will Nick's determination and loyalty be enough to overcome the forces of darkness? Will Nicks thirst for revenge and closure jeopardise the fabric of fates , or will he find a new path to redemption??

A reclusive book fanatic, finds himself stumbling into a story he hasn't even finished reading yet. Having to face living the life of a doomed by the plot side character.

Feng Chen, the esteemed head of the Feng Clan, had lived a peaceful life for thirty years since his transmigration. He believed his life would continue as it is—until his 30th birthday, when his System finally arrived! But along with that came the plot for the Main Character. Ling Meiyu: “I can no longer be engaged to Feng Yun. His cultivation is low, and he is unworthy of my Ling family’s status!” Feng Yun: “Today, it’s not you, Ling Meiyu, withdrawing from the engagement. It’s me, Feng Yun, repudiating you! I am divorcing you today!” It seems like my brother is the protagonist!

Sold to a ruthless alpha king, Julie expected a life of misery. What she didn't expect was a scorching desire that defied their cruel fate. But when his coldness cuts deeper than any blade, she flees with their secret weapon - his heir. Now, the alpha king who craved only an heir discovers a love that burns hotter than his icy kingdom. He'll tear down empires and conquer hearts to reclaim his mate and their defiant cub. Prepare for a heart-pounding chase where a fiercer love story unfolds, proving that even the coldest alpha can be melted by a fiery omega on the run.

Born as a test subject yearning for freedom, he never imagined that a gamble of fate would leave him as a youngest prince of the once-mighty Vijayanagar Empire in the 16th century India. Fueled by his undying thirst for absolute control and endless amusement, he stops at nothing to achieve his desires. Follow along as His actions, driven by a twisted sense of entertainment, plunging the empire into a maelstrom of chaos. Disclaimer: This novel is a work of fiction that explores historical events within the context of a parallel Earth. Any similarities to real-world historical occurrences are purely coincidental and are a product of the author's imagination. The intent is to offer an alternate perspective on history and should not be construed as an accurate representation of actual events. Reader discretion is advised. If you own the rights to the profile picture used by the author, please Let us know in the Comments for proper attribution or its removal. We appreciate your understanding and are committed to resolving any concerns regarding intellectual property rights.

Summit, a 30 year old Seon Creature from the ancient clan of Poe, loves to read books. But he wouldn't expect he would transmigrate right into a book, no less at that. Oh, hey! He really likes to read, what would you feel if your betrayed by something you love absolutely then gets thrown in some hard ass trials? Oh, I would feel like.. actually I have no idea. It was a normal cloudy day in the mountains of PavoClan (means Peacock Clan,) Summit, the one who loves reading books, is transmigrated after a strange hourglass hit him right on the head, into a book that was becoming extremely fun to read (what I need) and it was peak, with so much emotion. But a dark mystery was behind it. He never read to that point, so why know it? Why get killed by a hourglass that should actually do little damage, which, yea, it's quite hard to kill Seon Creatures? That was the important part, because the secret behind it will massively affect everything he'd ever known.

Struck by lighting, Rachel gets reincarnated in the mage world. But unlike everyone else, she ended up as a pill container! Is she the protagonist or the legendary 'granpa' every protagonist has?

In a world where power reigns supreme and an overpowered protagonist holds sway, Gates Amon, an ordinary college student, finds himself thrust into a treacherous narrative as a side character fated to die. Determined to defy destiny, Gates vows to either seize everything from the protagonist or perish trying. As he navigates this perilous world, Gates brings a touch of unpredictability to the story, blurring the line between brilliance and foolishness. The novel unfolds as Gates challenges the protagonist's luck and fights for his own survival, promising a tale where the unexpected takes center stage.... ...... Averagewrites here, This novel has nothing to do with peace and love, but romance will be included in it, the main character is an anti-hero who would not allow even the ant that takes a crumb of his survive. His skill however makes whoever he puts his seal on, amplify his own skill [MC] by ten times the amount of the one who carries his seal, and guess who he puts his seal on? Enjoy reading. here is my discord channel...for all readers reading my novels...a new one will soon be released—novel I mean. https://discord.com/invite/czUHRma2YF

Cliche. Another monster progression story. That was probably what you thought when you read the title of my story. And, I can't lie, for the most part, it probably is. But, what else am I supposed to do when I've been thrusted into a world that could kill me in an instant? There's nothing to do but to progress, to devour and evolve. You would do the same too. Such is the basis of a monster. Such is the right of any living being. So that's what I did. I ate, I killed and I hoarded anything I could get my big limbs on. Friendship, allies and love? There used to be a little god calling himself "Heaven's Equal" who spouted of such things, before I ate him. The world went pretty quiet after that. Follow my story. Read for yourself how I evolved from a little monster in a lake I thought was the ocean, all the way into the Titan Of Destruction. Cross Posted On Royalroadl & Webnovel. What To Expect: - A relatively quick progression story - Ruthless, I mean - Fang Yuag levels - of ruthless protagonist. - A system? that grows stronger along with the protagonist - Big Monsters Duking It Out, with minimal humans/beastmen/elves, etc. . .focus. Basically, monsterverse without annoying ass humans ruining the show. - Did I mention that the protagonist was pretty evil?

Aku bertransmigrasi menjadi karakter dari game favoritku di kehidupanku sebelumnya. Selain itu, sebagai karakter yang paling aku benci kedua dalam game itu. Novel terjemahan, bukan karya asli. Alternative: 망나니 공자의 메이드가 되었다 Author: 연습용더미 Genre: Action, Adult, Fantasy, Romance, School Life Country: Korea Tag(s): Academy, Clever Protagonist, European Ambience, Fantasy, Fantasy World, Female Protagonist, Game Elements, Gender Bender, Magic, Male Protagonist, Male to Female, Male To Female Protagonist, Nobles, Reincarnated in a Game World, Romance, Sword And Magic, Transmigration, Weak to Strong

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

Alrich Zane Falco is a famous young actor and model. But because of being with the controversial man in the Entertainment Industry, some of them hated him and told him to leave the circle too. However, Alrich didn't give a shit. He loves Red more than his fans. That's why when he finds out that Red's cheating on him because he can't give him a child. He decided to take his own life. Yet, he transmigrated in a book that he also didn't give attention to back then. He became Alrich Zane Falco, the same as his name, but unlike in the real world, he can give birth to a child with the help of the system. He was so optimistic at first. But realized that something was wrong. The babies inside of him have two fathers. And he's also married with them. How did it happen? Who's the twin's father, Jin Linran and Jin Weilan? Or the black sheep of the Jin family, the firstborn in Triplets, Jin Sinian? The person who's not on the list, as he thought he only had two husbands. PLAGIARISM IS A CRIME.

“I turned into a Backup villain?” Chen Yu, who stayed up late to chase the watch, had a myocardial infarction directly into the novel. And it’s the sad backup villain in the novel! If the protagonist Xiao Fan wants to stand up, he will be beaten. The protagonist Xiao Fan wants to make money, and he has to be beaten. If the protagonist Xiao Fan wants to pretend to be forceful in front of a woman, he is still beaten! The saddest thing is that his fiancée is also a green tea, and even Xiao Fan, the protagonist who cheated at the end, directly made his head green! “Ding!” At a critical moment, the Destiny Villain system was activated. You can change your fate by taking the protagonist’s luck value! “Laozi is definitely not a spare tire, Laozi is going to counterattack!” Chen Yu, who is familiar with the plot, began to launch a plan to grab the protagonist’s luck step by step!

I was just another failure of an author, writing stories nobody read, and that never sold. Seeking to improve my writing, I read the most popular novel at that time, Solo Player, to learn what made it so popular. However, as I read this story, I couldn’t help but feel frustrated about the story’s development, which had a terrible ending. Eventually, and quite bitterly, once I ended reading the book, I found myself transmigrated into the very world of this novel. Did I become the Protagonist? A Villain? Or perhaps even an Extra? No, it was much worse than I imagined. Because I ended up becoming the most worthless character that nobody ever cared about in the novel. A character that is often considered the motivation for the protagonist to grow stronger, but also his greatest burden. Someone every reader hated! “I’m the protagonist’s sister…” However, with my knowledge of this novel's events, my worthlessness was about to change. I’ve decided to not only become the strongest but also change the story’s terrible ending! “I won’t let you go inside a Dungeon, it’s too dangerous.” ...As long as I can get this incredibly corny and overprotective brother out of my way! And for some reason, the Constellations won’t stop bothering me. Ding! [The Cosmic Throne {Butterfly That Flies Across The Universe} seems interested in your tenacity!] [She has sponsored 1000000 Plot Points and the [Demon of Calamity Transformation Technique (SS)] Skill!] [The Cosmic Throne {Monkey that Dances in Chaos} finds your chaotic nature amusing!] [He has thrown the [Umbral Chaos Stone Necklace (S Rank)] at you!] [Not enough? He launched the [Immortal Heaven Peach (SSS Rank)] right on your face!] There was something really wrong with the Constellations this time around. Ding! [The Cosmic Throne {Jester Filled With Lies} is happy that you’re bringing despair to your victims!] [He has gifted you the [Jester’s Last Laugh (S Rank Privilege)] and the [Master of Manipulation (SS)] Skill!] [The Cosmic Throne {Maiden that Watches Over Nature} seems happy you’re growing stronger.] [She has gracefully sponsored you with 2000000 Plot Points and Fully Heals All Your Wounds!] [She has also begun to wonder if you could plant some trees for her, gifting you the [Divine World Tree Seedling (SSS Rank)]!] [The Cosmic Throne {Warrior That Seeks Calamity} is satisfied with your battle performance but asks for more battle!] [He has sponsored you with 500000 Plot Points and [Beheading Sword of Destruction (SSS Rank)]!] They simply couldn’t stop gifting me things as if I were some sort of famous streamer for them. “I am grateful, but please just leave me alone already…” Chapters are long, 1500 ~ 2000+ words. During its serialization, this novel will be available for free forever, no premium. However, you can read advanced chapters here: https://www.patreon.com/pancakeswitch Copyright 2023 PancakesWitch. All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or used in any manner without the prior written permission of the copyright owner, except for the use of brief quotations in a review. This novel is also being posted on Scribblehub and Royal Road. If you see it anywhere else, please let me know. Thank you.

In a world of cultivation, dragons, and other fantastical beings, what happens if a villainous playboy gangster named Wang Jian is reincarnated? Pure chaos! Lin Feng: Wang Jian! How dare you capture my childhood friend and mess around with her?! Su Xian: I-I am with him willingly. Lin Feng: N-No way. You are lying. There is no way you would wear that maid dress otherwise! Wang Jian: It's not just her. Before Lin Feng could understand what he meant, in front of him appeared several women, all dressed in maid outfits. Upon seeing these women, his anger rose dramatically. Many of them were women who used to love him dearly. However, Lin Feng was merely the first protagonist who suffered at Wang Jian's hands. The game had just begun as Wang Jian's wicked desires knew no bounds and he began to target the other protagonists while seducing their women through psychological tricks and forceful methods. ~~ Tags: Male Protagonist, Anti-Hero, Villain, System, Huge Harem, Romance, Action, Adventure, Transmigration, Reincarnation, Imperial Family, Politics, Evil Protagonist, Demons, Unprincipled, Beautiful Female Leads, R18+, Rape, Rape Victims Become Lovers, MILFs, Schemes and Conspiracies, Beasts, Beast Companions, and so on etc. ~~ (A/N: Well, MC returns back to Earth to fulfil a test to become a Godking.) Join my discord through the following link. discord: https://discord.gg/wHXfwGGCV3

Living in an illusion Damon despised the protagonist of the novels, his way of thinking and the way he wastes his potential only to find his reality collapsing waking up to the real world where he actually is the protagonist of the novels he despised possessing overpowered cheats. Knowing a bit of the future and the power of Super Adaptation, watch as how Damon made his way to the top becoming an overpowered being with his selfish character. *** OP Chaotic Neutral MC Loner MC No Harem Note: This is an extremely laid-back novel written purely for fun. Criticism isn't welcomed; only praises will be appreciated. Just dive in and enjoy the ride!

Imagine graduating college in a few months, and then the apocalypse happened. What’s more, dungeons and monsters appeared, superhuman powers awakened and the world changed, yet Jade remained as he was—the ever so heedless, unbothered, emotionless, and weird guy manning the cash register. But some people deemed him lucky because he seemed to be unaffected by all those happenings. But would they still believe that when Jade came home one day from his night shift, tired and hungry, to find a dungeon gate right inside his house? The worst thing that could ever happen to him was get sucked in that gate, however, instead of the gate, strange Seekers are sucking up to him instead. Jade: Why is this happening?! Seeker 1: Help me go back to my world and I can give you everything you wish for. Seeker 2: I don’t care about going back to that damned world, so can you just let me stay here with you? Seeker 3: Jade, honey, you’re the best Minder! I need you, so come with me to my world. And so on… these Seekers are all lunatics forcing him to help them go back to their respective worlds! But how can Jade do that, when all of them were just mere characters from books?! Now, what will Jade do?

The protagonist is Ryo Takahara, a quiet, unassuming boy from a struggling background who finds himself in Class C. While he’s often underestimated, he possesses a keen intellect and an exceptional ability to observe people’s intentions and weaknesses. From day one, Ryo realizes that the Institute is more than just a school. Behind the scenes, it’s a ruthless game where students are pitted against each other in a system designed to bring out the worst and best in them. Ryo quickly learns the unspoken rule: success means moving up in the ranks, while failure means losing privileges and potential power. Yet, Ryo isn’t interested in climbing the ranks for personal gain. Instead, he seeks to uncover the secrets of the Institute itself. He’s suspicious of its true purpose and the mysterious "Board of Mentors" who seem to run every aspect of the school but are never seen by students.

In a post-apocalyptic fantasy world layered into multiple realms, humanity faces extinction due to their endangerment of the main realm. Forced to merge all realms back into one, a deity grants humans a leveling system to empower them, lest they become extinct when facing the mythical creatures. Noah, our protagonist, embraces the role of a monster tamer, trading his humanity for strength and eventually transforming into a monster himself. As Noah struggles with his evolving identity, he must navigate a world where the line between human and monster becomes increasingly blurred. Feedback is definitely appreciated, good or bad, lets make the story good together. I will like to note that the main character isn’t completely ruthless like some of you may want. There’s a lot of stories out there with ruthless, bloodthirsty, cold hearted main characters so if that’s what your interest in then I’m sorry to disappoint you. Release chapters will only be one chapter a day on weekdays. The releases will become more consistent depending on how well the story does.

Charlotte Owens, a proud young lady who is known widely for her ruthlessness and proud self, is offered a contract to be a contract wife with the blind billionaire for three months, and within the three months of the marriage, must be able to convince David to agree to be cured, which she agreed to. Charlotte gets to live with David Wilkins, who's also known for his heartless attitude and has been divorced three times because he bullied his wives. He also tried to bully Charlotte, but he was no match for the cold lady, making them become enemies. Charlotte becomes the next president of the Wilkins enterprise, at the same time, taking care of David until he agrees to get cured. Soon time passed with Charlotte threatening David until he finally agrees to the surgery, vowing to destroy Charlotte. He comes back to take over the company, which Charlotte is not willing to return it back without him fighting for it. They agreed to a competition where the winner gets the company. During the competition, they find themselves falling for each other, but could not be with each other because of their different family status, and the contract.

Transmigrating with a system into a sadistic romance novel is a bit overwhelming for Paige at the age of 34 and being a Hikikomori. "You are the protagonist of this world." She stated while the system directly shocked her left and right for disclosing the storyline to the male lead on her first day. A system trying to satisfy the creator, a shut-in that can't take care of herself, and a teenage male lead catching himself infatuated with the wrong person. The more time passed, the more everything went out of control, as apparently nothing had been as it seemed. A dark version of the typical system trope. WARNING: BLOODY, GORE, ANIMAL ABUSE, MENTION OF RAPE, DRUGS, YANDERE.... The artwork does not belong to me and if anyone knows the artists of this work, please let me know and I will credit them.

At day, he is the respectful, charming and simple Duke of Belmont. At night, he is a ruthless and deadly vampire, a threat to the society. And, pretty but, naive Ember Hall, had managed to capture his heart. However, she was unaware of the doom that accompanied capturing the heart of the Duke Dallas. For all she knew, he was the charming, respectful Duke. But, oh how was she so wrong! He was the total opposite of everything he feigned to be. Dallas is danger. He breathes danger. Speaks danger. Every word from his lips is a promise of danger. And, when the weary sun retires into the depth of the sky at night, immediately replaced by the bright moon, Dallas eyes blares a daring red, his teeth grows it fangs and ruthlessly, he devours like a starving predator. And, he won't stop until he is soaked in blood. ~ And, dead in the eyes, he looked at me. “Yes, I'm the devil. I thirst for blood and no matter how much you run, I will always find you. You can't escape me, Ember. I'm yours, forever. Till death do us path.” He whispered, brushing a kiss on her quivering lips.

Born as an orphan, Jason never had anyone close to him. He endlessly searched for things to take his mind off of the loneliness such as studying, martial arts, and most importantly, reading. Jason had always loved fantasy novels for taking his mind on an extraordinary ride experiencing another person's life. One novel in particular had his attention, and he became invested in it. And finally, after running almost eight years, the novel 'Surviving my Rebirth in this Hellish World' was finally coming to an end. However, at this time, he was the only reader of the novel. Jason wasn't satisfied. After reading the terrible ending of his favorite harem series, he is given a chance to change the story. He is reincarnated into the novel as Raine Knightford, a prince and minor antagonist. Using this second chance at life, he will attempt to change the story and save his protagonist from his dark fate by giving him his happy ending. And, you know, steal the protagonists harem or whatever. _____ Onm, this novel staying free, idgaf. Contracts be damned! ____ I am attempting my first real go at writing for real. I will do my best to create a believable world and have a decent protagonist and side characters. However, my prologue is quite poor and there might be a few continuity errors when writing. I am still quite the amateur, but I am very open to any criticism you might give me. ____ Instagram (Character Pictures): thesharpest_pen1 Cashtag: $thesharpestpen1

What would you do if you became the bad guy in your favorite video game? That's what happens to our protagonist, a skilled and ruthless gamer who calls himself "Spectre". His passion is the virtual reality game Aerial Chronicles, where he dominates his rivals with his skill and cunning. But one day, everything changes. For some unknown reason, our protagonist wakes up in the body of Kylo Stormcrest, a secondary character in the game who is a noble and weak villain. Kylo has no special abilities, only his title of duke. How will he survive in this hostile and dangerous world? Will he be able to change his destiny and become a hero? Or will he remain the same old Spectre?

When his passionate, lips brushed over hers, leaving her wet all over and wanting, she found herself inching closer, to have more of him... More of what he could offer, only for the mysterious male to pull away, dragging his tongue across his wet lips as he left her needing and craving for his touch. "Remind me of what you said a moment before Ms. Throne. As far as I recall, you precisely refused my advances, saying you know what your body wants and so on. You almost convinced me into believing you could never be a good submissive." He tsked. Only after hearing his curt words was she called out of her fantasy world. "Y-You're wrong. In the world I live in, I only dream of my prince charming sweeping me off my feet as stupid as it sounds. And then we'd go to places together and have our happily ever after. Like I've said before... I don't need a dominant man disciplining me like I'm some wayward kid, bossing me around to do his sick bidding and neither am I going to be a 'Sub' to some dude. I'm sorry but that's not who I am. I have to refuse your offer, again." She knew herself well. She'd never want to engage in the BDSM world of a dummy sub, willingly allowing her body to be used in the cruellest of ways just to satisfy one bloody hunger-strived alpha, Dom. Never. She thought, racing out without looking back. "You can run but you can't hide how your body responds to mine... You can only deny it all you want but not for long. Surely, we will meet again, Manquer Zari. Soon and next time—You will be fully mine." To Claim. To Discipline To Own. Pain and pleasure.

Yet I had to ask. In return for what? One dark eyebrow slanted, and his voice held an edge of mockery. “Occupying my home, my bed. My eyes blazed blue fire. “As your mistress? He sounded mildly amused, and at that moment I truly hated him. “Then…..what? I demanded. “As my wife! For a moment I lost the power of speech, and I felt the blood drain from my cheeks. “If this is a joke, I began shakily, it’s in very bad taste. Chef Anna needs cash fast and there’s only one man she can turn to… Eric Alexander. Eric needs to marry to meet the terms of his late father’s will, so he’ll help Anna. She’ll be his convenient wife. It’s so sexy and interesting, it will leave you breathless.

Alan was once a genius, but due to political struggles, his mana core was shattered, leaving him unable to use magic. After a fateful incident, he became bound to Hell, gaining a unique way to wield magic. The cost? Endless pursuit by the deities of Hell. Whatever. The world has treated me this way, so I have no reason to show mercy. Anyone who stands in my way will be killed with a single sword. After all, I will be the Lord of Hell. Warning: This book keeps a fast pace with constant fight. Contains: decisive and ruthless kills, no saintly hero, no silly face-slapping scenes, crushing enemies across levels. If you can’t handle a cold-hearted and cruel protagonist, turn back now. Repost of my last work, the new name: Lord of hell This time, I want to try something new, hope you all enjoy the fight.

{ deluxe hotel) Katherine woke up under the beautiful sunlight and her head hurt badly due to the large amount of alcohol she drank last night. She held her head tightly and grunt. Memories of last night flooded her head and she felt like hitting herself for what had happened last night. Bause her boyfriend cheated on her, she went to a bar and this was the result. A loud growl emerged beside her! It was the man she slept with. The sight of the man scared her and she quietly got out of bed, put on her clothes and quietly left without looking back....

A man got reincarnated and became the villain, is it too late to become the protagonist?