Set in the year 2054, thirty years have passed since mysterious “rifts” began appearing on Earth in 2024. These rifts pull in objects (and sometimes people) and then, 20 days later, unleash monsters.... more>>

Humanity has fought back with “Hunters,” awakened individuals capable of effectively battling monsters. Over time, the world has adapted to these rifts, even creating hunting grounds from them. However, an unprecedented one-meter-tall, black-colored rift—never before recorded—appears in Korea’s Taebaek Mountains.

Its power level surpasses even known S-rank rifts. S-rank Hunter and top rift researcher Sung Yumi and her newly assigned assistant Kim Ina investigate, realizing that something (or someone) must have been pulled inside since the rift remains closed. If that person does not survive, once the rift reopens and 20 days elapse, catastrophic monsters may emerge and potentially destroy the country.

Meanwhile, Ji Yeonwoo, a struggling F-rank Hunter, has come to the same mountains to hunt “armored roe deer” for income. After a falling-out with his team, he’s forced to camp outdoors, unaware that a deadly new rift looms nearby. <<less

On the dawn of a fresh New Year, an ominous figure emerged, shrouded in a guise of an angel but harboring the malevolence of a devil. With a chilling voice, it proclaimed, [Every month, you humans will be thrust into a perilous quest. Your survival hinges on overcoming 20 grueling rounds.]... more>>

Suddenly, I found myself ensnared in this dangerous survival game, a grotesque merry-go-round where every turn carried the stench of death. Yet, I was not without any defenses. I possessed an unusual power: the power to regress 100 times, a chance to rewrite my fate.

I stand on the precipice of my final regression, and I swear, 'This time, I will conquer it. I will emerge victorious.'

I'm no longer the insignificant shuttle that I once was. Today, I shed my former self, the one who had reached the pinnacle of power. Today, I am reborn for the last time as Black Scythe, a rookie player, a novice that once again will be become the Grim Reaper! <<less

The youngest and the first S-class guide!... more>>

I'm six years old.

I thought I was an extra, but I've awakened.

Wait a minute. Isn't that the title the original female lead had?

***

The original male protagonist, Hugo, showed signs of a rampage due to lack of guidance.

The only one who could guide him was me.

Though I was still inexperienced, I thought it would be okay since he was an S-class Esper.

That is, until Hugo collapsed from shock.

Having almost killed the precious S-class Esper, I was almost ostracized from society, so

I quietly cut off contact with Hugo and went into hiding.

Then 11 years later.

"I’ve never seen you before. Are you a transfer student?"

I reunited with Hugo at school for the first time in 11 years, and he didn't recognize me.

"Your shoelaces are untied. You still tie your knots weirdly."

Wait, hold on.

Hey, are you sure you don’t recognize me? <<less

I transmigrated as Han Raon, the villainous sub-bottom in a novel.... more>>

But due to the system’s forceful intervention, I was forced to feel jealous of the main bottom, to pathetically cling to the main top, and ultimately die acting out Han Raon’s role.

“Han Raon! Get a hold of yourself!”

As everyone coldly watched Raon dying, only Siwoo—one of the sub-tops—tried desperately to save him.

He had suffered from chronic guiding deficiency, as Raon only chased after the main top despite being fated to pair with someone.

With a heart full of remorse, Raon guides him one last time.

“…Sorry…”

“…Hyung.”

And just when it seemed like everything was over...

“The system?”

Raon is sent three years into the past due to the system’s interference.

But strangely enough, in this life, the system is quiet and nowhere to be found.

“I hope you’re not misunderstanding—I have no feelings for you, Team Leader.”

Thanks to that, he ruthlessly pushes away the arrogant and self-centered main top,

and before dying again, proposes a pairing to Yoon Siwoo, the only sub-top who once cared for him.

Luring in the wary Siwoo and guiding him goes well at first, but something feels off?

“Hyung, h-hyung… ah… it feels so good…”

“Hey, wait—!”

The leash is off on the S-rank Esper who suffered from chronic guiding deficiency—and he’s not easy to handle.

And if the system returns, Raon might have to go back to living as the villain again…

At that moment, the system window appears again before the conflicted Raon:

[Tutorial cleared! Now become a true ○◇☆ and save the world! (/^▽^)/]

It seems the system has assigned Raon a new role. <<less

Seo Jae-Yi is an S-Class Esper with the power to control fire. However, for 10 years, she hasn't been able to find a compatible Guide, leading to a terminal diagnosis.... more>>

"Let's at least achieve my dream before I die!"

With that thought, she impulsively opens a flower shop. But alas, her uncontrollable pyrokinesis leads to flowers bursting into flames and the shop catching fire. As she tearfully cleans up the piles of ashes day after day...

“This shop has a rather... enthusiastic way of greeting its customers.”

“Y-You were so handsome, I thought you were a flower and tried to water you…”

The man she accidentally drenched turns out to be her perfectly matched Guide. Not only that, but their compatibility rate is an unbelievable 93%! This man might be the key to extending her life!

But something feels strange. He’s a complete stranger, yet why does she feel this sense of longing when she looks at him?

***

"Why haven't you asked me to Guide you?"

Baek Juwon closed the distance between them, his voice husky. Jae-Yi flinched as his large hand reached out to gently caress her wound.

"I can make this disappear in an instant."

He whispered sweetly, gazing directly into her eyes.

"Let me take care of everything. Just stay still."

His voice alone was enough to paralyze her. Baek Juwon's eyes glittered dangerously as a wave of exhilarating Guiding washed over Jae-Yi, leaving her breathless. <<less

After transmigrating to a post-apocalyptic world, Luo Xue became a destitute vagrant, barely surviving from day to day.... more>>

Fortunately, she gained the opportunity to experience dream lives in a world of immortal martial arts.

Each time she enters a dream, she lives a brand new life, and only with the death of that life does the dream come to an end.

Everything from the dream world is brought back to reality, and everything in reality is likewise reflected in the dream.

Dream life after dream life, encounter after unforgettable encounter.

"Is this a dream?"

"Is it really a dream?"

"Or perhaps... reality is the dream?"

After experiencing countless dreams, when Luo Xue wakes up once more, innumerable threads of fate are tightly intertwined with her own.

"Perhaps it's because I don't know it's a dream that I, a wanderer, chase after illusions." <<less

In the parallel world of Japan, a labyrinth has appeared and monsters have sprung up. The labyrinths, which at first were nothing more than a new disaster, have been transformed into a stage for getting rich quick thanks to the valuable resources they produce and the ‘cards’ that the monsters drop.... more>>

Monster cards that can summon monsters at will, adventurers who conquer the labyrinth with the power of the cards, dungeon TV that broadcasts their adventures, and a coliseum where monsters fight each other….. These activities have excited people’s enthusiasm, and adventurers have become a coveted profession.

Utamaro Kitagawa, a high school student who is a mob character, sees his friend, who was also a mob character, rise to the top of the class caste as soon as he becomes an adventurer, and decides to become an adventurer himself.

Utamaro pulls out a million-yen pack to get a rare card that he can show off to everyone, but the Zashiki-warashi he gets is completely unattractive…?

This work has also been published in “Shosetsuka ni Narou” (Let’s become a novelist). <<less

Sickly and weak, Lin Yebai was picked up by the main god's space and bound to the【All Heaven Live Broadcast Room】, entering a terrifying world to complete a task.... more>>

Under the blood moon, the monster's eyes were bloodshot red, its mouth cracked open, and it let out a weak, girlish voice. "Big brother... it hurts so much..."

Lin Yebai calmly smashed its head with two shovel strikes, saying indifferently, "It won't hurt when you're dead."

The live stream's bullet screen instantly took off:

【Literary Mentor】: This short but powerful sentence clearly conveys the kind and gentle nature of the host. It elevates human nature, purifies the soul, and exudes a tranquility that can enlighten the masses.

【Watermelon Patch Sinner】: Scared me so much that I ran over ten miles while clutching a civet.

【Abyss Monarch】: A flicker of interest flashed in his profound eyes.

【Left and Right are Both Men】: An interesting man, you have successfully caught my attention.

A muscular man with eight spider-like legs narrowly escaped death under Lin Yebai's blade, and the live stream audience got excited again:

【Uchiha Boba Milk Tea】: Unusual, it looks quite strange.

【The Ordinary Me】: Eight long legs, I can barely manage.

【Man Upon Man】: While human preferences are free, I suggest you see a doctor.

Lin Yebai didn't quite understand, but he was deeply shaken.

Through countless life-and-death challenges, he gradually grew stronger, with the silly audience accompanying him along the way, watching him ascend to the supreme throne and be crowned with unparalleled glory. <<less

B-rank hunter Yoon Pa-ran has a buff skill that she keeps secret from others.

It has been about 30 years since dungeons suddenly appeared in the modern world, and Seekers, people who are adapted to dungeons, began to appear among the population.... more>>

One morning, Musou Daichi, a high school graduate and freelance worker, realizes that he has become a Seeker. Seekers are people with unique abilities such as level, status, and skills.

Daichi bikes to a nearby dungeon and explores his first dungeon through trial and error. This is the story of a young man who gradually gains power while raising his level, acquiring skills, and cashing in the magical stones obtained by defeating monsters. <<less

Lien never thought of picking up an injured man and returning home, but he actually compensated her for the rest of her life.... more>>

Lien is an orphan. She has hoped to have a home since childhood. The man promised her a home with her, him and his subordinates.

Lien: My name is Jiang Lien, a human race.

Man: I’m a devil. Everyone calls me the Devil King.

Lien:…..

Her man is the most noble existence in the demon world, and he naturally has countless subordinates under him.
The Devils originally had a good appearance. Surrounded by beautiful boys, Li-en felt that the days to come would probably be very happy.

Unexpectedly, the day after she returned to the Demon King City, she was almost frivolous by the fallen angel who healed her wounds. Her husband was even locked in the study by the Prime Minister of the Demon World, and the seemingly elegant and noble Demon Clan began to darken one by one. How can she, a lonely human being, live in this world full of demons!

Lien: I probably won’t be able to get out of bed tomorrow. <<less

The Leopold Team, composed of A-rank Espers from Sector 4, was led by Baek Eu-jin, an 11-year veteran healer-type Esper.... more>>

That is until an accident involving his team’s Guide changed everything.

An unprecedented event occurred: both an A-rank Esper and an A-rank Guide lost their abilities. The shocking incident sent Sector 4 into chaos, but Baek Eu-jin secretly celebrated, looking forward to a peaceful retirement.

But then…

“Choi Ran’s ability came back! And it’s a healing power! The same type as yours, Captain!”

Baek Eu-jin, who had been dreaming of a carefree, unemployed life, suddenly finds himself reawakening—not as an Esper, but as a Guide. To make things stranger, his and the Guide’s abilities seem to have switched.

Although disheartened at first, Eu-jin quickly adjusts to the comforts of a desk job as a Guide—one far easier than his days as an Esper.

He might have even been able to enjoy this peaceful office life, if not for Kwon Su-ho.

* * *

“Do you really like desk jobs that much?”

“Between the steady paycheck, safe work environment, and fixed hours, I’d say there’s no comparison.”

“… Fair enough.”

The man, surprisingly, agreed without much resistance. His quick acceptance made Eu-jin uneasy, and that unease was validated when Kwon Su-ho added something unexpected.

“In that case, I just need to make your job harder.”

“What?”

Rising from his seat, Su-ho tousled his hair messily, pressing his knuckles hard against his lips. His flesh turned red and swelled slightly under the pressure.

Satisfied, Su-ho ran his thumb over his reddened lips, then tugged at the black turtleneck he wore, as if regretting his choice of attire.

“I shouldn’t have worn this. If I’d gone with a shirt, I could’ve ripped a few buttons off.”

“What are you doing?”

“Getting ready to make things difficult for you, Baek Eu-jin.”

Su-ho’s deliberately disheveled appearance gave off the impression of a man who had just been through a heated make-out session.

With clear intent, he took long strides toward the Guiding Room door, leaving Eu-jin no time to stop him.

“Wait, no! Stop!”

Despite Eu-jin’s desperate plea, the doorknob turned, and the door swung open. The noise from outside flooded in as Su-ho stepped out and looked back at Eu-jin with a sly smile.

“I really enjoyed today, Guide.”

With an unmistakably suggestive glance, Su-ho shut the door behind him.

The Guiding Room fell silent once more. Eu-jin, stunned, muttered under his breath.

“That crazy bastard.”

Just as Eu-jin feared, the rumor spread like wildfire. <<less

Iberis, an S-class esper diagnosed with a terminal illness.... more>>

Having lost all his family, colleagues, and loved ones,

He had no attachment left to life.

If he had a wish, it was only to die with a little less pain.

Lucas, a guide who abruptly entered his life,

Began to shake up Iberis's world at some point.

"I'm sorry, but I can't bear to see you die, Major."

"...Why?"

"Because I want you to live. So... open your mouth, quickly."

Iberis, who has no will to live,

And Lucas, who struggles desperately to save him.

Walking a tightrope between life and death,

What kind of ending will these two face? <<less

#Hunter #Constellation #Comedy #Overpowered... more>>

The Gate incident took her entire family away.

She gave up on school and employment.

Hyun Habin, a sad non-awakened who bounced between day jobs.

One day, she picked up a powerful constellation.

[The seal has finally been broken! Together, let's save the world...!]

"What are you on about? I'm going to have fun."

[I am a constellation! With me, you can do anything...!]

"Anything? Then can you pay for my Netflix and YouTube subscriptions?"

[...What are those?]

"Geez, constellations are useless."

[...?]

Anyway, her part-time job life is finally over!

She was planning to visit restaurants she couldn't afford before and watch dramas she missed.

But the world won't leave her alone.

"Habin! Are you really not joining our guild?"

The rich unni who keeps following her despite being rejected.

"That masked magician, why do I feel annoyed every time I see him?"

The mysterious world rank #1 who somehow resembles her missing brother.

"Join our guild. I'll give you twice what they're (rich unni) offering."

Even her former classmate who hit domestic rank #1 and lost his social skills.

"No. I'm not joining! I said no!"

She thought rejecting them all would be enough, but...

"Hyun Habin-nim! We're so sorry! The bank has just been robbed!"

"Whaaaat? Who did it?"

"It's that infamous Hunter crime organization..."

"Damn it! Those bastards! I just want to watch my dramas!"

...Will Hyun Habin be able to enjoy her retirement life?

*This work is an award-winning entry from the KakaoPage X Joara "Free If You Wait" contest.

Keywords

#Raid #Rampage #TowerClimbing #Constellation #Regression #Overpowered #System #Helper #Artifact #Swordsman #Superpower <<less

Amaki Hikaru found himself transported into a Duel Academy that bore an uncanny resemblance to the one from Yu-Gi-Oh! GX.... more>>

This place was filled with extreme fanatics who believed that Fusion Summoning was the most noble form of summoning. They sought to change the minds of duelists from other dimensions through dueling, forcing them to join the “Fusion Absolute Supremacy” faction. Those who refused would be turned into cards—twisted and insane beyond measure.

Hikaru glanced at the complete set of Fusion Spell and Trap Cards in his deck box and fell silent for a while.

Then, he nodded in satisfaction.

“Yes, absolutely.”

“You’re completely right.”

“Fusion is the noblest summoning method!” <<less

[The Cat God’s Blessing Activates.] ... more>>

[A Cat Has Nine Lives.]

[One Life Has Been Deducted.]

[Returning to the Selected Time.]

It has been ten years since the appearance of gates that plunged the world into chaos.

In my first trial, I died a meaningless death.

But the blessing I once thought was useless brought me back to life!

With all my abilities intact, I returned to the day it all began.

Ten years remain until my death in the trial.

“That’s more than enough time to change the outcome!” <<less

"99.8%"... more>>

C-Class Guide Han Yeoul and S-Class Esper Yoo Ihan once boasted a perfect match rate.

However, after their imprint, their match rate plummeted to 9.98%.

Repeated Guiding failures ultimately led to Ihan’s death.

Then, Yeoul was given another chance at life.

Yet, in his second life, he lost Ihan again.

Now, in his third life— a miracle.

This time, he must save him.

The only way to break an imprint is through the death of the bonded partner.

To save the man he loves, Yeoul decides to sacrifice himself.

"Let’s break up."

Before his death, Yeoul deliberately hurts Ihan, pushing him away.

But Ihan refuses to let him go so easily.

"If you keep crossing the line like this… then I’ll have no choice but to cross the line I drew myself."

As if things weren’t complicated enough, Yeoul’s former partner, Yoon Geon, suddenly approaches him.

"If you’re going to be unhappy, then be unhappy by my side."

Yoon Geon’s unexpected feelings, Ihan’s unrelenting obsession, and a breakup that won’t go as planned—

Can Han Yeoul save Yoo Ihan in this life? <<less

I possessed the villain, who is torn limb from limb by the protagonist in a fit of inferiority complex.... more>>

This was a consequence of killing his brother, so I did my best to keep him alive.

It was a bonus to get out of the job safely.

But how did it happen?

“Kulk, kulk…!”

“Mr Han, I’ll take care of everything.”

The protagonist has completely turned around. He couldn’t let go of me, his lifelong benefactor.

“I shouldn’t have left you alone.”

No, I’m fine, so please let me leave. <<less

["Flight of Time" Side Effects Unleashed!... more>>

‘Rejection of the Timeline’ is now in effect.

Application Period: INFINITY ]

A hidden mission appeared in the first-ever Grade 6 dungeon.

The penalty for failure? 'The destruction of the world.'

Seo Hwa, the leader of the Danbaek Guild, failed miserably in clearing the mission.

Using the skill [Flight of Time] , he regresses to the past.

But the new timeline rejects him, and with each regression, the hatred directed at Seo Hwa by those around him grows stronger.

“When you see me, you feel an intense sense of otherness and unease, don’t you?

Anger, hatred, disgust, mu*derous intent—those kinds of things.

It’s because the timeline rejects me every time I regress.”

“So, these emotions I’m feeling… are side effects of your skill?

I want to hurt you. I want to torment you.

The hatred makes my head throb with pain.”

Even Kang Yigeon, who loved Seo Hwa in the first timeline, wasn’t spared.

‘You don’t believe in something like love.

But even if the world resets a hundred times, I will love you.’

Kang Yigeon, who once said those words, disappeared forever.

Now, as the most hated hunter in history, Seo Hwa has become both humanity's greatest enemy and their reluctant ally.

‘Kang Yigeon… if you truly love me in your next life,

then maybe… I’ll try to believe in this thing called love.’

Even romance novels have their share of events.

But after every event, there’s always love waiting.

“You are both utterly revolting and achingly beautiful.”

Can Seo Hwa come to believe in love? <<less

In a world with Gates and monsters but no Hunters, I survived for 32 years using only technology.... more>>

Extinction, then regression. 32 years into the past.

The human survival system, Savior.

Reality finally changed to resemble a game, just like typical Hunter stories.

“T-that’s a gun…?! Don’t you know the basic fact that guns don’t work on monsters because of their magic barriers?!”

No, that’s wrong.

My gun penetrates both magic and barriers.

This is why I can’t stand today’s youth, tsk.

They think everything in the world is like a game? <<less

I killed the world’s only EX-class esper… and became a national traitor.... more>>

But now, 15 years later, I’ve suddenly returned in time?

And this time—as a Guide?

He’s a nuclear-grade lunatic of an esper, but I’m not going to let him die again.

No way.

"We need to neuter him! Strip Joo Youngha of that so-called free will of his!"

"If Jaewon’s my Guide, then I’m happy to die~"

If you die, it’ll be by my hand.

This time, I’ll keep you under strict control.

* * *

"Joo Youngha, just—stop for a second."

It’s too much.

Too overwhelming to even accept.

He’s way too much for a half-baked Guide like me to handle!

Joo Youngha looked Seo Jaewon straight in the eye and smiled.

His eyes crinkled softly, and his delicate lashes curved like the fur of a sable.

"Nope."

That smiling face looked genuinely happy.

He’s never looked so alive before…!

"You little sh—"

Didn’t you hate being guided?! <<less

After clearing the [Last Dungeon], Lee Danwoo died. The sword pierced his throat, and the ceiling collapsed, leaving no one alive.... more>>

But he opened his eyes again and returned to before the arrival of the [End].

In the first attempt to conquer the [Last Dungeon], Cha Woowon died and Lee Danwoo managed to escape alone… What did he wish for?

“Are you okay? You’re covered in cold sweat.”

The young Cha Woowon, who didn’t know Lee Danwoo, spoke. Lee Danwoo nodded weakly.

“You’re crying.”

‘I know.’

He had plenty of regrets.

The most regrettable thing was before it all began,

Lee Danwoo returned.

* * *

“A monster is about to trample thirty people in front of us. If you intervene, you’ll die, but they can survive. What will you do?”

Without hesitation, Cha Woowon answered Lee Danwoo’s question.

“Stopping it seems like the right judgment.”

‘This guy is a good bastard…’

More urgent than strategy or anything else, there was a pressing issue.

Why did Cha Woowon die in the [Last Dungeon]?

Without a doubt, it was his good personality that was the problem.

This time, Lee Danwoo would save him.

By tearing apart his righteous human nature. <<less

※Warning: This novel contains intense violence, non-consensual coercive relationships, and offensive expressions. Please be mindful when purchasing.※... more>>

Also, the background and settings in the work are all fictional, and we clarify that regions, people, organizations, and other company names have no relation to reality.

Lee Eunseok became an orphan after losing his family to the ‘Gate’ incident that occurred 20 years ago. Though he dreamed of awakening as an Esper to take revenge on the monsters, he reached adulthood without awakening. Among the limited choices given to orphans, he chose to join the military.

After working diligently in the field, he was considered a promising candidate for the next team leader position in the Intelligence Command. However, during a mandatory health examination, he is identified as an S-class Guide.

“Mr. Lee Eunseok, as you have awakened as a Guide during your health examination, you will be reassigned to the Bureau of Ability Management.”

“Who decided this?”

“We are not here to ask for permission, but to inform you.”

Moreover, under the Guide Protection Act, Guides are not allowed to enter Gates. While Eunseok, who had been a field special agent, contemplates his desire to enter Gates, Choi Hanseo, an S-class Esper and guild master of White Tiger, approaches him.

“Do you have the courage to enter Gates with me?”

Eunseok begins his life as a Guide after contracting with Choi Hanseo on the condition of participating in Gate raids. However, he finds himself increasingly bothered by S-class Hunter Choi Hanseo’s subtle yet obvious advances…

“We seem to need more efficient guiding. For instance…”

Choi Hanseo trails off, raising his free hand to meaningfully brush his thumb across Eunseok’s lower lip. <<less

Just six months since manifesting as a Guide.... more>>

On the day of being expelled from his eleventh guild.

They encountered Baekya Guild, ranked #1 in Korea.

Exhausted from hunger and blinded by the sight of Churu, while still in cat form.

"If you keep snarling, you won't get this."

Meooow!

It was Kang Geonho, a cat-obsessed fool, who lured him with Churu.

"You're not a therianthrope, right? If you are, confess it now."

Ha Seojun, the secretive youngest member who only acts nice in front of the seniors - you can't tell if he's kind or cunning.

"If you want something, you better behave."

"Hey, get away, you're shedding everywhere."

And finally, the leader, Kang Taebeom.

"Are you certain you're not a therianthrope?"

If they find out about being a therianthrope, it's all over!

He tried to escape, but... does life ever go as planned?

Well, whatever - he decided to eat the Churu in front of them first.

Not knowing what the future held. <<less

I wasn’t just any succubus.... more>>

Not even a Succubus Queen.

I was The Succubus Empress.

Though I was adorned with the grandiose title of Empress, I truly hated le*d things. <<less