In the 20th year of Yuanboa, the Divine Order Division suffered three calamities in a row. ... more>>

First, Jiang Zhuo descended the mountain.

Second, the Evil God broke the seal.

Third, these two were secretly in league with each other—working hand in glove!

Stealing fire and reaching for the stars. <<less

The Reincarnated Villain Raises the Future Hero.... more>>

[Living as the Hero’s Older Brother]

Pierced by the sword of humanity’s hero Klein and on the verge of death, Clayton R. Shane breaks free from the power of corruption at the last minute.

After observing the expression of regret and guilt on his brother’s face, Shane wakes up in the past, 15 years ago.

“I am sorry. I’ve been so cold to you all this time.”

“Big brother…?”

The days filled with inferiority are gone.

Now it was time to stop the source of evil that would destroy the world.

Shane’s plan to correct his twisted fate begins! <<less

“The Phantom Thief Astar has appeared!”... more>>

Astar is a phantom thief who steals items with special abilities known as “Ashtartes,” the empire’s treasures blessed by gods. He also steals various goods from the nobility and gives them to the common people, earning him an illustrious reputation. One day, while swiping an Ashtarte, he encounters a suspicious man named Aeon.

Aeon: “As expected, this one’s indeed a fake. If so, where’s the real one?”

Astar: “If the Ashtarte approves of me, then the original must be where I am.”

Discovering a man at the scene, Astar burns sleeping incense to cover his trail. Although he manages to flee safely, Astar can’t help but be curious about Aeon’s identity – a mysterious man whom the crown prince recognizes and the nobles honour.

Aeon: “… My name is Aeon Worth.”

Astar: “A pleasure to meet you, Monsieur Worth. I’m Chloe Evanchester.”

Astar realizes that Aeon, whom he met by chance, knows about the treasure he’s been chasing, called “Dawn” – Astar’s ultimate goal. He then goes undercover as Aeon’s physician.

“As the audience wishes, shall we have some fun?” <<less

This is a world where wizards reign supreme. As a transmigrator, Ronan possesses a hunting ship capable of killing all kinds of magical beasts and creatures in order to get stronger.... more>>

From now on, he embarks on a path of getting stronger that is different from ordinary people <<less

Wen Ran is a beta.... more>>

At the age of 7, the Wen family adopted Wen Ran from an orphanage as a substitute for their deceased son.

At the age of 17, omega glands were implanted into Wen Ran, making him an omega with a 97.5% compatibility with Gu Yunchi. <<less

"I", Shafsgil, had a sudden realization. Wasn't this the game my sister used to play? I had no desire to torment the villainess, so I'd been keeping a low profile to avoid getting entangled in the drama. My goal was to live a peaceful and secure life while taking care of my fiancee.... more>>

What will become of this prince who looks like a playboy but has the heart of a mother? <<less

The Goblin Dreamed of Nobility

One day, a mysterious figure dressed in martial arts attire with long hair trailing down to his waist appeared and introduced himself as “Heavenly Demon.”... more>>

I wonder how many would simply nod and accept that?

“It seems you find it hard to believe, so let me tell you again, you scoundrel—I am the Demon, Wih Wajin.”

Out of the blue, he barged into an idol agency, causing utter confusion.

So, why exactly was he here!?

“I, too, will become an idol.” <<less

An ordinary middle-aged man in Korea turns out to be a hero of another world?... more>>

Jin Beom-min, a man who lives each day diligently working and raising his children as his joy.

One day, monsters suddenly appear, and he reveals his true identity.

The ordinary man who was attaching tiles at a construction site until yesterday

From today, he holds a sword and defeats monsters!

Actually, Dad...was a hero...! <<less

I fell into a harem manga and became a magical girl.... more>>

I just wanted to become a government employee and live a carefree life without getting involved with the main characters, but…

“I love you.”

The main heroine, who was supposed to confess to the protagonist, confessed to me instead.

…Why? <<less

Driel Stein, the Lord of Arhon. ... more>>

The unfortunate fact that he did not love his wife, Lune Hellid, was well-known to most.

“To all the gods I swear;

I will never love someone like you.

Rather than spending the rest of my life with you, I would rather die on the battlefield.”

Lune, having heard insults from her husband on the day of their wedding,

became the world’s most miserable wife, but she did not resent Driel.

Instead, she understood Driel.

“I’ve begged you countless times to not choose me as your husband.

Now that you’ve ruined me, how do you feel?”

It was because Lune Hellid had ruined Driel Stein’s life.

*

After three years, the husband who left for the battlefield like he was committing su*cide has returned.

To seek forgiveness for her mistakes, Lune decided to get a divorce immediately.

But her husband was acting strangely.

“I’m not going to divorce you even if I die. So you should also give up.”

Not only did he refuse the divorce, he even extended a helping hand to Lune.

“Lune. The Driel that whined that you ruined his life was reborn on the battlefield.”

What exactly happened to Driel at the northern battlefield?

“Lady Hellid, there are reanimated corpses attacking the village!”

Furthermore, as soon as the war in the north ended, a strange incident occurred in the territory.

Will they be able to overcome the crisis?

Will they be able to live in the present without dwelling on the regrets of the past? <<less

Dionysus, one of the twelve gods of Olympus, was at odds with Hera.... more>>

Cursed by Hera, he loses his true form, He visits the royal palace in Thebes to break the curse and celebrate the festival.

"He went to exorcise the witches of Mount Cithaeron, but fell prey to their cunning schemes."

"A witch?"

When the youngest prince of Thebes tells him about the witch of Mount Cithaeron, curiosity drives him to climb the mountain.

🫧

"Who are you?"

An elderly woman's voice. So this was the old woman with the golden eyes. An intense heat radiated from her breath, a little ragged with tension. A shiver ran down his spine.

There was a strong life force in that old woman.

"I am not the one you should be doing this to."

"Are you the son of a noble house?"

A rough, hoarse voice was his preference. The sarcasm was intriguing, and he found himself wanting to play along.

"Witch of Mount Cithaeron, apothecary, I have a request."

"..."

"Please accept me as a disciple."

But when they came face to face.

'Whoa, what an ugly hag,' Dionysus thought to himself. <<less

Zhou Jibo's world shatters when betrayal strikes from the least expected quarter—his fiancée, Zheng Xunqin. ... more>>

Drugged and robbed of his cultivation ability by Zheng, a member of the allied Zheng family, Zhou finds himself crippled in a realm where martial prowess rules all.

Reborn in a mysterious new world after a tragic end in modern times, he discovers he's not just any youth, but one blessed with an Earth Spirit bone root, a marker of potential greatness now tragically marred.

As he silently endures the agonizing theft of his bone root, a sudden twist of fate awakens the ""Universal Attribute Point System"" within him, presenting a Newbie Gift Bag that promises unimaginable power. <<less

The Crown Prince is dead, and the Great Xuan Dynasty is in turmoil.... more>>

The rebel army is at the gates.

To stabilize the situation and uncover the cause of death of her twin elder brother, Zhao Yan, Princess Changfeng, has no choice but to disguise herself as a man and take on the role of the Eastern Palace Crown Prince, facing the wind and shedding blood.

On the night she enters the Eastern Palace, the Empress repeatedly admonishes her, “As the only prince of a different surname in this dynasty, the cunning Prince Su has controlled the court and the military for many years. His ambitious nature must not be underestimated!”

Hearing this, Zhao Yan feels like she’s walking on thin ice every day, her heart pounding.

Until one day, Zhao Yan is ambushed.

When she wakes up, everything is chaotic, and there, the powerful Prince Su, with his disheveled hair and half-dressed attire, looks at her with his dangerously handsome and slightly raised eyes.

This is bad!

Zhao Yan’s mind goes blank, and she turns to run.

In the next moment, her sash is caught.

Prince Su sneers and his voice carries a hint of displeasure, “Running away so soon, isn’t that improper?”

“The Little Crown Prince” with ink-black hair scattered and a pale face stammers, “I… I’m going to review the memorials.”

“Sure.”

The man leisurely hooks her hair strands, his voice low and hoarse, “As the Crown Prince reads memorials, I shall read the Crown Prince.”

——–

People used to say that the naturally rebellious and unruly Prince Su has changed his ways, no longer causing trouble or rebellion, but instead assisting the Crown Prince. He stays overnight in the Eastern Palace every day and even shares a bed with the Crown Prince.

Who would have thought that one day, it would be revealed that the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace is actually a girl disguised as a boy, causing turmoil in the court.

The whole court is in an uproar, and everyone speculates that Prince Su will seize this opportunity to overthrow the imperial power and take over.

However, during the court interrogation, Prince Su, draped in a black cloak, bows in front of the civil and military officials, reaching out to hold the delicate fingertips of the young girl.

“Don’t be afraid, let’s move forward.”

His voice is stern yet reassuring, as he calmly states, “If anyone dares to speak ill, I’ll kill them; if heaven obstructs, I’ll defy it.” <<less

In a certain village suffered from depopulation and eventually became deserted and abandoned for a long time, it seems that a fox deity was residing there.... more>>

Television ceased to display colors or operate whether in digital or analog modes a long time ago, and electricity itself hasn’t been flowing for quite some time. It’s been so long that the radio batteries have likely runout, though who knows how long ago that happened. Although Household appliances are still recognized as the three sacred treasures, in any case, the fox deity has been left behind by the times.

However, she was an exceptionally beautiful girl. Moreover, classification-wise, she was probably a Kunitsukami, but still seemed somewhat like a deity.

She didn’t have a name yet, but beneath the home of the fox deity, a dungeon gate suddenly appeared.

Thinking it was some kind of curse, she destroyed the “gate” itself, which was the beginning of everything.

This is the story of “Inari”, the fox deity who found herself jumping into modern society, which had undergone tremendous changes not due to the progress of civilization, but because of the appearance of dungeons. <<less

Jiao Yuanju's breathless race against a monstrous snake leads him to the safety of a futuristic city, where humans coexist with genetically enhanced Combat Pets. ... more>>

Struggling to secure his future and support his family, Jiao acquires an unremarkable Azure Snake, hoping it will transform his destiny.

After purchasing a bloodline talisman, Jiao witnesses his new pet evolve beyond ordinary limits, thanks to a mysterious system that binds to him and offers powerful enhancements.

As Jiao explores the capabilities of this system, he must decide how to use his newfound power. But can this system be the key to his ascent as a Combat Pet Master, or will it thrust him into unforeseen dangers? <<less

[Are you abandoning me?]... more>>

That's not it.

I just thought I couldn't be with you, who has changed, anymore.

That's why I-----------

[I won't allow this.]

------------There's no way I'll allow you to abandon me and be happy. <<less

Elena Castaya, who lived as the vain fiancée of the Crown Prince, finds her family falling into ruin for treason. Rather than clinging to a pitiful existence, she chooses death, only to wake up in the body of an orphan girl named Evelyn. With only the foreign languages she learned during her time as the Crown Prince's consort, Elena earns a living by translating. One day, someone appears seeking a young woman fluent in Esperanto.... more>>

"I need someone to closely monitor the fallen Second Prince. Someone who can report everything, from whom the Second Prince meets, exchanges letters with, and even down to the petty gossip the servants indulge in."

“........“

"You look pretty and you're intelligent. I've taken a liking to you."

After waking up, she had deliberately avoided the news. But… the Second Prince Vincent had been disgraced for the crime of assassinating her?

"I'll do it. Please let me."

‘Vincent, I… I thought you'd live well even if you let me kill myself. Since you saved me, I'll live this life for you.’ <<less

I went on an ocean fishing boat for 4 years to pay off 300 million won in coin debt, and my account is strange. But... more>> that was only the beginning of great fortune.
The story of Song Dae-woon, a legendary venture capitalist who is shaking up the global economy. <<less

This story is fiction. The characters, ideas, and events in the work are unrelated to reality.... more>>

Some games require agreeing to this statement in order to play.

Even if it's not necessary for the game, the game typically begins with a similar disclaimer guiding the player through the precautions.

Although the advantage of a game is the 'immersion' that no other medium can match, starting with such a statement disrupts the immersion from the beginning despite everyone knowing the work is fiction.

There is no mandatory need to include such a disclaimer, so why do it?

It is likely to emphasize a fact that everyone should always remember.

[The purpose of fiction is not to dictate beliefs existing in reality.]

This message is for the developer themselves.

[Nothing in fiction can replace reality.]

This message is for the players who will share the journey of the work's story.

So.

Do you agree?

**

The man with tattered clothes and an old sword said, "So, I *can* kill."

He did not have any particularly memorable appearance.

He was likely not a well-known person, at least, not to the mercenary he was killing.

The important fact was that the man who had been stabbed by the worn-out sword was now dying in front of him.

"Ugh..."

When the man pulled the sword out of the mercenary, the mercenary's legs gave way, and he fell to his knees. He no longer had the strength to resist.

He wanted to raise his arm to swing his sword, but he didn't have the strength to do so. He gritted his teeth and wanted to cast a spell, but he lacked the focus to do so.

"Why... you... how?"

Thus, the mercenary chose to give up on resisting and opened his mouth to speak.

Why had the man suddenly attacked him? He had only seen him collapse and moved him to a nearby cave.

What kind of person, what kind of thoughts had led him to do this as soon as he woke up?

The mercenary was so curious that he asked the question.

"How fascinating."

The man stroked his chin as he stared at the dying mercenary.

The sight of the man in his worn-out clothes pondering was somewhat terrifying.

Soon, as if he had reached a conclusion, the man broke his silence.

"I never knew I could attack an NPC. Is that how the game is made?"

"...What?"

The mercenary couldn't understand the man's words.

NPC, not knowing an attack would work, game. He couldn't make sense of any of the words the man said.

Having spent his whole life living as a mercenary according to his "setting," he could never understand what the man was saying.

'No, you must respond properly. Properly—'

But he couldn't continue his next words or even think about the meaning of his response, and the mercenary's consciousness began to fade.

A killing driven by nothing but curiosity, with no reason.

That was the first death experienced by NPC Aiden Oliver. <<less

Help! My omega wife turned into an alpha!... more>>

Guo Wei, neither tall nor short, neither handsome nor ugly, was just an average Beta, with his biggest advantage being his cheerful and optimistic personality.

He fell in love at first sight with Ruan Yiyun, the universally acknowledged dream lover of Alphas. Despite being just a Beta, he courageously pursued him and successfully won his heart, much to everyone's surprise.

The couple enjoyed their romance until Ruan Yiyun unexpectedly fell ill. After two weeks, he returned from the hospital, announcing his redifferentiation into an Alpha.

Ruan Yiyun: Darling, you promised to love me forever, didn't you? *͈ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈ෆ

Facing this sudden change, Guo Wei, for the first time in his life, felt a wave of pessimism. <<less

In the heart of the volcano, the remnants left behind by the sages yearned for their successors.... more>>

Risking her life, his mother obtained the Immortal Palace Seal, handing it to Ning Zhuo before her passing.

"The Buddha Heart Demon Seal!"

To transcend into either Buddha or the Demon.

With this seal grasped firmly, he could inscribe a heart seal and command the creation of puppets.

While ordinary individuals struggled under the weight of just controlling a few, the burden was exceptionally light for, Ning Zhuo, who effortlessly commanded tens of thousands with a single gesture.

"Mother, I will fulfill your wishes and obtain the Immortal Palace!" He vowed.

Indeed.

Immortal Puppets; capable of spiritual secrets; their work skillful and rational.

A new realm is opened up, and things are in sync with the heavens.

The ancient bell echoes the laws. The moon dances under the clear light.

Embodied with myriad strengths, who in this world dares oppose? <<less

In the midst of a harmonious and blissful newlywed life with her beloved child and dependable husband, she was surrounded by happiness, every moment a precious gift, even if it meant trading her own life.... more>>

Or so she thought. But then, she died.

...Huh?

***

'I didn't mean I actually wanted to die!'

She was sure she had only fallen asleep and woken up, but when she came to her senses, she found herself a translucent body floating in mid-air.

How perplexing.

"Hey, can't you see me? You too, over there? ...Butler? Head maid?"

To her utter confusion, not only had four years passed since her death, but she had also become a ghost.

"...Oh my?"

-…

"Oh, oh my, it's true? ... it's true?"

Apparently, her ghostly form was only visible to her four-year-old son. Left with no choice, she initially pretended to be a guardian angel sent by his mother to watch over her son. However, upon observing the clear signs of neglect he had endured while being confined to the attic of the mansion, her heart sank.

As if that wasn't enough,

"My baby, how long have you been living here?"

-I'm not a baby...

“...Right. So, what's your name?"

"... Young Master?"

...He didn't even have a name at the age of four.

Had my f*cking husband lost his mind? When had he ever shown any genuine gratitude for me giving birth to our child?

She vowed to give her husband, who was currently away on business, a piece of her mind when he returned. She would avenge the suffering her son had endured.

With that thought in mind, she gritted her teeth. But then she noticed...

'...What on earth is that?'

His once handsome face was now gaunt and haggard, with dark circles etched beneath his sharp, piercing eyes.

She was shocked by the stark difference from the last time she had seen him.

-I can't quite remember how your voice sounded anymore...

Consumed by grief over the loss of his wife, he had lost his sanity. <<less

In a world ravaged by a virus turning people into zombies, the zombie kings wage war against each other, leaving humanity in despair.... more>>

When Ji Yanqing was escaping, he softened his heart for a moment and rescued two little buns. The tiny, dirty pair looked pitifully frail, pulling at Ji Yanqing’s heartstrings, and he vowed to take good care of them.

However, when faced with betrayal and surrounded by zombies, Ji Yanqing thought his end had come. To his astonishment, the two little buns he was protecting in his arms let out a milky roar, sending the zombies fleeing in terror.

Bun No. 1: “Whoever dares to bully dad again, Zai Zai will eat him in one bite!”

Bun No. 2: “Dad says not to eat weird things. Today, Zai Zai was good, didn’t bully zombies or eat weird stuff!”

___

After he lost his cub, he embarked on a relentless pursuit, aiming to confront the legendary zombie king, a creature feared by both deities and mortals alike: ” . . . ”

Ji Yanqing QAQ : “I don’t know what happened, it wasn’t me, they started it!”

When Ji Yanqing encountered a man who, despite being a fearsome Corpse King, was unexpectedly cold, handsome, and alluring, he decided to flee.

On the first day of his escape, Ji Yanqing was so anxious he couldn’t sleep.

On the second day, he felt a sense of happy and carefree.

On the third day of running away from home, Ji Yanqing suddenly found himself being blocked on the doorstep by one enormous, two mid-sized and three small sized corpse kings.

That night, gazing at the imposing figure of the Corpse King sprawled on his bed, Ji Yanqing couldn’t help but shed tears of frustration, QAQ , why did even the big one rely on him?

One-sentence summary: After picking up the Corpse King's cubs, the Corpse King came knocking on my door.

Theme: In the face of desperation, embrace hope. <<less

We spent three years together in Ohio, living a simple yet respectful life. During his downhearted days, we took care of each other, supporting one another. Most of the time, it was me, a poor college student, looking after him and his children.... more>>

I've listened to him recount countless times the incidents where the Cheng family betrayed his kindness and integrity for personal gain... I also know all about how that wicked woman from the Cheng family toyed with his emotions but chose another partner for marriage.

He finally made it.

Ohio couldn't hold him down. With a fresh influx of financing, he wiped away his past disgrace and resolved to take the children back to our home country. The night before returning, his dark eyes were particularly deep and affectionate. He swore, "I will organize a top-notch, luxurious wedding for you."

My face was all smiles of contentment and reliance on him.

However, a dreadful dream surfaced in my mind. This man, who professed deep love and affection for me, would return to our home country and marry the vain Miss Cheng, whom he despised so much, in less than half a month.

Their story followed the clichéd script of reuniting after a breakup, falling in love after marriage, and the children playing matchmaker.

As for me, the insignificant supporting lady, I was just like Wang Baochuan1, accompanying him around low-end wholesale markets in the United States, buying heaps of cheap goods to save him money, a fool who hesitated to spend each dollar, converting it into Chinese yuan instead.

I could tolerate him choosing any woman for her wealth, but I never imagined he would stoop so low as to seek Cheng Shuangyi's favor again.

How could Shen Qi do this?

He's betraying not just me but also his impoverished, dirty past and the last shreds of conscience in a man.

That night, after packing his few belongings and discarding the rest marked by his presence, I left him with only one sentence, "Get lost, the farther the better."

　[Small Theater]

After Shen Qi returned to the country, it was a time of revelry every night, a life of luxury and extravagance. Those who once looked down on him, who discarded him like worn-out shoes, suddenly reentered his world, seeking his forgiveness.

He thought he was the winner.

Yet, his heart felt hollow, and the image of that foolish woman often haunted his thoughts.

He never believed he truly loved her, considering it merely a complete exploitation. Yet, he couldn't see genuine sincerity in anyone else but her.

Finally, when he heard news of her return, he went mad, ordering his two children to dress neatly and accompany him to the airport to welcome the woman who filled his eyes—

Yet, she walked past him indifferently.

As if their three years together had never existed.

[Most of the character names in this novel come from Langston Hughes' poetry]

1: Wang Baochuan is a character from Chinese folklore and drama. She is known for her loyalty and devotion to her husband, General Xue Pinggui, in the story "The Legend of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai" (also known as "The Butterfly Lovers"). In some adaptations, Wang Baochuan's loyalty to her husband is exemplified by her waiting faithfully for him despite the passage of time and various challenges they face. The FL describes herself as similar to Wang Baochuan, suggesting that, like Wang Baochuan, she feels overlooked and undervalued in her relationship with her partner. The comparison serves to illustrate her feelings of insignificance and the imbalance in their relationship dynamic. <<less