Kuroko Gets Bullied

Kang Juhyun has always been at the bottom of the high school social ladder. Overweight, bullied, and completely ignored, his life is a cycle of isolation and pain. The only light in his miserable existence is Yoon Jihee, his stunning classmate who seems kind and perfect—at least, that’s what he thought. On Valentine’s Day, Juhyun decides to confess his feelings to Jihee. With chocolates, cookies, and a love letter in hand, he’s ready to finally tell her the truth. But when he overhears Jihee mocking him with the bullies, using him as a pawn in their cruel game, his world crashes down. The girl he trusted was just playing him, and the pain of betrayal cuts deeper than he could have imagined. Heartbroken and lost, Juhyun retreats from the world, but fate has something else in store for him. A tragic fire consumes his home, taking the lives of his parents—and his own. As he’s about to give in to despair, an old man offers him a second chance. He can return to the past, armed with a powerful system that allows him to level up and grow stronger. But there’s a catch: the system doesn’t just want him to become stronger—it has special, forbidden tasks for him. One of these tasks, a task that will grant him unimaginable power, is simple but shocking: he must sleep with women to gain special skills. The more women he encounters, the stronger he becomes. At first, Juhyun is disgusted by the idea. He respects women, and crossing that line feels wrong. But the system pushes him further, tempting him with the power he’s always dreamed of. Back in his body, Juhyun uses his newfound strength to rewrite his story. He exposes Jihee’s deception, humiliates the bullies, and surprises everyone with his transformation. As he completes the system’s tasks, he grows more handsome, more confident, and more skilled—but the price of power is high. With every woman he sleeps with, a special skill is unlocked, and the temptation to use his power for his own desires grows stronger. The path Juhyun walks becomes more dangerous as the system’s demands grow darker. He attracts the attention of a secret organization hunting down monster outbreaks and is forced to team up with them. The organization knows the truth behind the monsters—and they want him to help them stop the apocalypse. But Juhyun is torn. The system’s tasks keep pushing him towards forbidden choices, and the more powerful he becomes, the more he questions his own morality. Will he use his new skills to save the world from the impending disaster, or will he succumb to the dark temptation of the system and risk everything, including his humanity? In this thrilling tale of power, lust, betrayal, and redemption, Juhyun must decide how far he’s willing to go for strength—and what he’s willing to sacrifice to stop the monsters before it’s too late.

"Dragons rule the skies, the land, and the seas... humanity survives in the cracks, dreaming of a comeback." _______ Power comes from the beast you tame in this world, and you need to do it at the tender age of ten. Wolves, hawks, snakes, spiders, the stronger your summon, the brighter your future. Too bad for our protagonist. When everyone else summoned salamanders, eagles, or tigers, he got… Well, let’s just say the only thing lower on the food chain is dirt. Laughed at, bullied, and living as the butt of every joke, he’s not exactly winning. But giving up isn’t an option, his aging parents sold everything for his chance, and he won’t let it be for nothing. But hey, this is his story. The weakest beast tamer? Here’s the thing about being at the bottom: it teaches you how to climb. And dragons? The apex predators? Turns out they start small too, so... He’s going to tame everything, every evolutionary line. How? Turns out, his summon isn’t useless after all. Step one: survive long enough to unlock his gift. Step two: tame creatures nobody else dares to touch. Step three: become the strongest tamer the world has ever seen and laugh in the face of those who doubted him. As kingdoms crumble under greed and external threats, the weakest tamer begins his rise. Because in this world, strength isn’t just about the creature you summon; it’s about the bond you forge, the risks you take, and the will to rise when the world drags you down. Follow his path as he unlocks a potential so rare, so terrifying, it leads to dragons… Even better, every evolutionary line leads to the strongest ‘SSS Dragons’. _______ Warning: Contains world-ending dragons, questionable life choices, ridicule-fueled underdog revenge, dragon-scaled protagonist, morally questionable nobles, insane creature evolutions, over-the-top power fantasy, and enough twists to make you wonder if weakest really means luckiest. A MC who’s out to prove everyone wrong… even if it kills him. Spoiler alert: It won’t. For those who love an underdog, an over-the-top power fantasy, and a whole lot of fun, this one’s for you. If you’re looking for a more serious or a bit grim-dark story, look somewhere else (Maybe Utopian System (;) This one’s about having fun, taming dragons and expectations. _______ If you want to know more about the cover: Yep, that's Luna... Her skin and clothes morphing into shimmering scales from her dragon power. Remember Sailor Moon? Magical girls? Now imagine if the magical outfit wasn’t a cute dress, but an actual dragon! The dragon is the dress! Oh, and don’t miss the cool horns. It’s not just fashion; it’s fusion. High-level beasts tend to leave their mark, and Luna wears it like a boss, pulling off the ultimate power move. We will use the same Discord from Utopian, come join! https://discord.gg/W3CjfC2cw4 _______ Silly tags that seem to matter a lot to some readers: No Yaoi, No Yuri, Possibly Harem (Vote! I can write either, and in any case, there will be multiple girls. The only difference is whether he chooses one in the end or goes the "liberal" route.... democracy is yours!), No NTR.

Say it with me: "We listen, and we don’t judge." Okay, so hear me out. I may have made a small mistake. But to be fair, how was I supposed to know that the cherry blossom tree I fell asleep under was home to the cutest squirrel ever to exist? Like, ever. A squirrel that just so happened to be the beloved pet of a powerful demon goddess from another world. I didn’t mean to grab it in my sleep and cuddle it to death. I swear! Its tail was just so fluffy! I think... I can’t be too sure since I was loopy on cough medicine. I had this really bad cold thanks to my idiot brother, who can’t seem to cover his fudging mouth. I’m getting off track, aren’t I? Sorry, sorry. Anyway, after the demon goddess sensed her pet’s life come to an untimely end, she teleported to its last location and found my sleeping self cuddling the dead thing. Remember, "We listen, and we don’t judge!" I can’t be the only sleep-cuddler here! So, in her rage and pain, the demoness kicked me into another tree—at least, I’m assuming that’s what happened, because when I woke up in agonizing pain, my head was stuck in said tree. As you can imagine, I died soon after. Bled out, the whole shebang. Long story short, the drop-dead gorgeous (hehe, see what I did there?) demoness—whom I may or may not have developed a major crush on—ended my life. Hey! Don’t judge. She gave me warm chestnuts. Golden chestnuts. That’s clearly love, right? Wait, where was I? Oh, right. My future wifey turned me into the cutest, most adorable squirrel ever! The upside—besides being able to nap on the demoness’s perfect chest? It’s the fact that, while I’m no longer a human girl, I could eventually evolve back into a human form. All I have to do is level up. If only people would stop trying to capture me and make me their pet! Back off! I know I'm cute, but I belong to my Wifey. You can't have this cute squirrel!"

Abducted and forced into the world of human trafficking, Lucky endures the worst of the worst as a high end plaything for the worst of the wealthy. One fateful night, she discovers something about herself that gives her hope, a chance to escape from the hell she lives in. With escape, Lucky has a life changing chance encounter, a kind of anonymous celebrity she never anticipated, and a growing feeling of purpose that she can’t quite explain. As her new life falls in to place, that purpose suddenly makes itself clear. Fate is leading her down a path, one that leads her to realize that escaping alone was not enough. She has been chosen, as the one to bring the light to those kept in the dark, and the one to bring the end the keepers. To truly be free, she will have to go back and finish what she started. Claws will scratch far past the surface, digging deep into an evil that must be eradicated. Content Warning: This book contains some dark themes relating to the crime of human trafficking, forced sexual encounters, physical and emotional abuse, and violence. It is intended for a mature audience. Highlights: The above being said, there will also be light, and it will shine brightly upon love, friendship, family, and justice. Beware of the plump labrador retriever who loves to steal hearts, he doesn’t always return what he fetches! ❤️

(Check the chapters comments for AI pics of Characters!) In the midst of his already declining mental health, lack of enthusiasm and turbulent work life. Nikolai Parmar, a rising actor went back to his hometown to film a new movie, only to be met by an unexpected Storm of death threats as soon as he arrived. The source remains anonymous, putting a target mark over Nikolai's head, without an explanation. And after the concern for the wellbeing of the actor became overwhelming, Nikolai's current best friend and manager at the same time, Andrea Andreoli, hired a bodyguard to protect and follow Nikolai everywhere he goes. The bodyguard agreed to a crazy list of demands, even to live with Nikolai in his own house and sleep in his bedroom, Just To insure the Actor's safety at all times. A decision that soon, many will regret. And despite that Nikolai himself, was and has always been against the idea of having a bodyguard for many reasons. This time, the reason why he's against the idea is quite personal, especially when the guy who's hired to protect him happens to be... None other than his ex highschool Bully/Boyfriend from seven years ago, Jin Young. So, just like the past seems to haunt both Nikolai and Jin, forcing them to cross each other's paths again and maybe ignite the flame of emotions between them... Others decided to join the dance, uninvited, Some with the intentions to help, and some to hurt. What seemed like an already crazy life for both the actor and his bodyguard, is about to get a whole lot crazier. [Typos are constantly being fixed (⁠ ⁠╹⁠▽⁠╹⁠ ⁠)]

If it hadn't been a misdiagnosis for a terminal illness, she wouldn't have dared to mess with him even if she had ten thousand guts. "Mr. Huo, shall we play a game of heartbeats?" ... The next day, there were two more red booklets. "What... what are these?" "Permits for legally having a second child." And just like that, a single heartbeat game turned her into Mrs. Huo, and from then on, she had a god-like husband and was accompanied by a cute little bun...

“Why didn’t you tell me?” “Tell you what, Richard? What would you have done?” “I don’t know. Apologized sooner? Bought you a burger to make up for it?” Her eyes lit up with fire, “You think what you did to me… you think a burger can make up for it?” her eyes twinkled like she was fighting tears. Did I hurt her that badly? I was just a foolish teenager. “Nita, I am sorry. I was young, I was stupid. I wish I could take it all back and tell you how I feel instead of being a constant jerk to gain your attention.” “How did you feel that would justify what you did to me?” I paused for a minute, finding the words. “I had a huge crush on you at the time. And I didn’t know how to express myself. I was full of myself, I was the school’s ladies' man and the one girl I had eyes for didn’t even care if I existed,”  “And that justified what you did to me? Richard, you broke me. I can forgive you for ‘accidentally’ spilling your ice cream on me, or throwing my due assignment in the toilet, or the gum in my hair, or the glue in my chair but tell me how can I forgive you for what you did that night? Tell me!” “What night? Nita, what are you talking about?” “Remember when you asked me if I knew who sexually assaulted me?” I nodded, but what does that have to do with anything?  The more we spoke, the more confused I became. “You did and I cannot believe that you would stand there and pretend like it didn’t happen!” Nita has spent years trying to forget the torment she endured at the hands of Richard. When her family’s financial ruin forces her into an arranged marriage, she is horrified to find out the groom himself was her bully. Richard, a charming and successful businessman meets the first woman to be repulsed by him. Intrigued, he proposes a deal of a one year marriage of convenience. Navigating life as a couple, old wounds reopen, buried memories surface. As Richard learns more about his wife, he finds that he has enemies that followed him from his past to continuously cloud his wife’s judgement. Will Nita believe the truth and bury old wounds or will the pain of the past prove too strong to heal?

New Synopsis: [WARNING:18+ SCENES AHEAD] I bullied the future mafia boss, and now he owns me—body, mind, and soul. Lucas thrived on tormenting Dimitri, a fragile boy trapped by his mafia family’s expectations. But after Lucas is institutionalized, their connection is severed, leaving Dimitri alone to claw his way to the top. Years later, Lucas returns, expecting the same weak boy—only to find Dimitri transformed into a ruthless overlord who now craves control over him. What should’ve been revenge turns into a twisted obsession. Dimitri doesn’t just want payback; he wants Lucas—mind, body, and soul. And for the first time, Lucas feels exhilarated by the idea of losing control. Drawn into the deadly mafia underworld, their toxic love story unfolds through betrayals, bloodshed, and power struggles. Together, they are unstoppable—a force of chaos, passion, and destruction. But in this world, love is just another form of power, and only the most ruthless survive. Please note: Lucas's personality is deeply inspired by real-life serial killers, with his actions and behavior reflecting their dark nature from the very beginning. If you're sensitive to such content, I strongly advise against reading this novel. After all, what happens when a serial killer enters a relationship with someone who can conceal his darkest secrets? Well, that's a recipe for disaster.

Lin Beifan traveled through the world composed of countless urban web articles and became a villain. He has a wishing system and can make a wish every day. With the ability of the system and his own rude operations, he broke all the protagonists, and the world line was chaotic. So, Tiandao repeated the plot and cursed Lin Beifan. For whatever wish he made, the enemy would get double! Lin Beifan chuckled: “That’s it?” “I make a wish to keep my body temperature at 36.8 degrees!” The first protagonist’s brain burned to 73.6 degrees, died! “I make a wish to sleep 12 hours a day!” The 2nd protagonist becomes a vegetative person, die! “I make a wish that I will be crushed to death by a 120-pound beauty!” The third protagonist was crushed into a piece of paper by a 240-pound fat girl, pawn! Just like that, the plot is messed up again! For Access To Upto 100 Chapters Before Anyone Else, Visit — Patreon.com/itsyourstorypage

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Ernest pria yang sangat kompeten dan ambisius, ia masih berkuliah namun juga sambil berkerja pada suatu hari ia bertemu wanita cantik di malam prom event kampus, Julya namanya. Setelah malam itu Julya mengejar-ngejar Ernest selalu membuntuti Ernest di mana pun ia berada, dan selalu merayu Ernest. Pria bertubuh kekar dan memakai kaca mata itu sangat di sukai Julya entah karna matanya yang berwarna biru terang atau karna pria itu sangat tampan dan bertubuh kekar. Julya wanita berambut oranye bak bulu rubah dengan mata berwarna hijau yang selalu mengikuti Ernest dan menyatakan perasaannya dengan gombalan andalannya tanpa di ketahui Ernest, Julya mempunyai kekasih beda falkultas namun Julya masih menggerayangi Ernest. Pada suatu malam Ernest memberanikan diri untuk menelpon Julya duluan setelah sekian lama Julya yang duluan menelpon Ernest. "Halo, julya.. kalau kau ada waktu ayo kita makan bersama dengan keluargaku dan bawalah keluargamu juga kita bahas hubungan kita, aku menghindari pacaran untuk jenjang yang lebih serius" Ernest berucap dengan tegas, suaranya yang berat membuat Julya saat itu tersadar apa yang ia lakukan, malam itu Julya di beri obat tidur oleh pacarnya dan ia di perkosa, saat ini Julya membelokan matanya ia memegangi selimut menutupi tubuhnya. "Ernest.. kau serius?" Tanya julya tak percaya. "Kalau kau tidak mau.. hmm.. tidak lupakan-" "T-tidak bagaimana kalau... hari sabtu nanti?" Tanya Julya. "Mm.. baiklah akan ku beri tau lokasinya" "Hmm.. baik!" Ernest menutup teleponnya dan dengan kegirangan Julya buru-buru memakai baju dan pergi dari hotel itu. Apa yang akan terjadi dengan hubungan mereka? Bacalah di wattpad dengan Judul: Can I Get You? Ingat kalau authornya bernama SiyaDaraEleanor. Jangan lupa komen dan tinggalkan jejak KARNA ITU GRATIS Enjoy ;)

James Hitchcock's betrayal by his wife and daughters started his hell. As time went by, he could never pick himself back up and died on the street in his old age. The goddess of time had watched the once kind-hearted man lose everything but still pushed forward even when his life never improved. In the realm of life and death, she asked James if he wished to have a do-over from when everything started falling apart. She is willing to give him three gifts of his choosing. To do as he pleases with. *Warning: This has mind control and mind manipulation* Mc will sleep with women who meet his standards while using it. But do not worry, he won't be stealing women.

In Rainbow Town, 17-years-old Ali Wilson's life takes a wild turn when her secret scrapbook, filled with tales of her and Evan, the boy she secretly loves, falls into the hands of Marcus, the school's notorious bully and a werewolf. Ali finds herself blackmailed by Marcus, who threatens to expose the contents of the scrapbook if she doesn't agree to be his servant at school. To keep her stories from being exposed, Ali reluctantly becomes Marcus's servant, only to discover a softer side to him. As feelings grow, Evan returns, throwing Ali's heart into chaos. Add in Kendra's schemes and Marcus's past love, and Ali's life becomes a supernatural soap opera. But when Ali learns she's a werewolf and her life is in danger from her own father, she must choose: flee to safety or embrace her werewolf heritage and fight for her life—and love.

Ein was a hitman on hire. A killer, a shadow, a death with insomnia, if you may. He had witnessed countless pairs of eyes dim as the light of life faded, leaving nothing but vile hollowness. Needless to say, the sight of a soul popping out of the dead body was a first. And it wasn't just any soul. It was the dead heir of Byers Holdings, the same guy he killed with his own hands. Turns out the rich boy Adriel had a horribly irritating and loud soul, but worst of it all - impossible to get rid of. Who would have thought that killing on a blue moon night could lead to being haunted?

One fateful day Karl an ordinary bully in his campus gets killed only to wake in a another world in someone else's body. Little did he know, that he got a terminal disease that would eventually unalive him. Will he able to fit in this new world and find a cure that will save him? Will he still be a bully? or something better? (This contains high violence and an interesting plot read at your own risk.)

When Sam had to take the fall for her adoptive sister Benny who murdered her best friend, Diane to save herself, her life was forever ruined, unknown to her that fate had another shocking twist in store for her: she discovers she was the destined mate of Ethan, the Alpha's cold-hearted and ruthless son and the man her best friend loved. Ethan, however, was determined to make Sam pay for taking his love away from him.

Freya Collymor and Eugene Hayes are worlds apart. She is the girl who has nothing while he is the boy who has everything. She’s got an abusive father. He’s got the best parents ever. She’s full of debt. He’s the heir to the biggest company ever. She’s got lashes all over her back. He’s got the looks of a model. She’s got no friends. He’s got a bunch full of followers and two loyal friends. She cannot call anyone her own to love. He’s got girls all falling on his feet. He knows that he has it all. She knows that he has everything. She knows that she has none at all. He knows that she has nothing. He finds it amusing when he sees her writhe in pain. She finds it traumatizing to go to college just because of him. He loves to bully her. She hates to be bullied. He is the king. She is just a beggar. Both of them seem worlds apart. Yet there is a connection between them. A connection that made Freya’s life worse than college should have been. A connection of past lovers who broke up with their hearts shattered completely into pieces.

Samantha está en su último año de instituto y con tres institutos encima, no por gusto si no por bullying, algo que la gente se toma a cachondeo pero que no lo es. Todos los recreos se los pasa en la biblioteca, y por primera vez en mucho tiempo, con una amiga que hace todo lo que puede para evitar que le hagan bullying, Por otro lado, André es el nuevo capitán del equipo de fútbol, cosa que se ha ganado algunos enemigos por el simple hecho de ser nuevo en el instituto. Este es deseado por todas las chicas del instituto, pero no está interesado en nadie, al menos eso es hasta que se da cuenta de lo que pasa en ese instituto. ¿Qué pasará cuando André descubra todo lo que le están haciendo a Samantha? ¿Se unirá a todo el mundo o tratará de ayudarla junto a su amiga?

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NOTE: Get Back To you is an LGBT novel series. Get Back to You is a heartfelt love story between two strong and unforgettable women. Lillian Grey, a celebrated author, and Giselle, an aspiring top editor, shared a deep bond during their school days—a love that bloomed beautifully but was abruptly cut short when one of them walked away. Years later, fate brings them back together in their hometown. As their paths cross once again, old feelings resurface, secrets are uncovered, and emotions long buried come to light. Will they rekindle their lost love, or will the past keep them apart? Join Lillian and Giselle on a romantic, yet hilarious journey filled with tender moments, unexpected twists, and heartfelt revelations. From rediscovering what they mean to each other to confronting the truths they've hidden, this is a love story that will make you laugh, cry, and cheer. Get Back to You—a tale of love, sacrifice, and second chances. Will it end with a happily ever after or a bittersweet goodbye? Stay tuned and let your heart melt as you watch Lillian and Giselle’s greatest love story unfold. A Message from the Author: Hey guys, 'Get Back To You' is very special because it is my first novel and a bold choice, I would say. The once short story showed a lot of potential for a perfect novel, and the characters had a depth to them and an unheard voice, for which I wanted to bring justice by exploring and writing. I hope that my efforts reap rewards when the readers enjoy the tale as they travel through this journey. **** I'm deeply grateful for having an opportunity to share the story here and for all the love I've received thus far and in the future. Thank you very much for enjoying 'Get Back to You!' And on that note, I have more stories to write for you guys, so stay tuned. With love, L’Jack Ace

Being a famous AV female director made my life busy. I was know as a sexy alluring person but also a cold witch.One day while on set an accident occurred and I awoke in the red light district however it wasn’t the modern times red light district this one was an old one.I traveled back in time with only a bag full of sex toys condoms and “tools” to help people with sexual issues. So my journey in this new world began what do I do. A story of how an av director became a “sexual” witch doctor who happens to run into the emperor who is in need of her “specialties”. What happens when her identity as a beautiful women who happens to be the only one who can turn on the emperor! What twisted love story will unfold in this hilarious love story. This is Mature content 18+ only some senes are graphic and not suitable for those under that age.

Markie was bored with his normal life. One day, he was accidentally transferred to another world. On the other side, after Markie’s disappearance, his class was summoned to the same world as heroes. The world was threatened by Holiday Monsters, and no one knows where they come from.

After blind date failed, Liu Miao got bonded with ( Spent money get rich system ) Ding. It's was detected that host has bought the coke*1 and rewarding with Lamborghini Veneno Roadster worth 150 million. It's was detected that host has bought instant noodles and rewarding with 10 billion. It's was detected that host has bought Bubble Gum and rewarding with 51% percent shares in Guangzhou real estate. After achieving the highest achievements, Liu Miao said helplessly. " Why is so difficult to spend money. " Spent money, and get rich is a novel covered in Action, Adventure, Harem, Romance Genres. Written by the Author Mythical Creatures.

Luca Alastair is the son of Hades, unfortunately. And by divine assumptions, the noun of the sixth calamity, one of the seven great calamities that would threaten the extinction of the world. And with his self attributed wish to die, Luca must run past the clocks of fate and surpass the expectations of his father. And what could beat fate, than an unspoken cheat, a system interface.

[WSA 2024 Entry] Please Support. _________ Silas, as a normal hot-blooded youth with big dreams and huge ambition, wanted to see the world, experience what it has to offer while living his dream life. But when has life ever gone according to plan? when has it ever been fair to anyone? Silas was hit with a reality check after graduating, if school was hard, society is harder. For two years he worked but nothing seems to be working out. He gave up on his dreams and ambition and his determination waned. After a long day at work one day, he looked up at the ceiling and made a wish, a wish he never knew will come true and change his life forever. He got a system, one that seems to be an all-rounder and it has his dream feature. [Ding!] [You spent $1199. You received 10x rebate of expenses made. You earned $11,990. The money has been sent to host bank account] "My dream life is no longer out of reach!" ________ This is my first book and English is not my main, I will apologize for any possible error. ________ Disclaimer: 'Getting A System In A Modern World' is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. This book may reference real companies and organizations, but these references are for narrative purposes only and are not intended to depict actual conduct or involvement of these entities. The use of these names and references is not meant to harm, defame, or discredit these companies or organizations. ________ Thank you for reading :)