That summer afternoon, spent beside the being who had become the heaviest in my world, with the verdure of the season deepening within the confines of my lone space, self-isolated from others. Solitude was no longer an option for me. A life without Woonu only promised loneliness.... more>>

I lost my family and experienced the loneliness that lingered in their absence, living a lonesome life without holding anyone close to my heart, stewing in my solitude. Loneliness and solitude cannot coexist. Only those who have chosen solitude know of this truth.

Solitude is a blank, and loneliness is a dearth that seeks to be filled. Because solitude is closer to nonpossession than it is to resignation, while loneliness is like a jar with a leaky bottom. That imperfectly solid blank of mine, built from my fleeing of loneliness, became desperate to contain a whole being.

Woonu, having felt the rain at the tip of his fingers, arm stretched beyond the eaves, suddenly straightened his legs and leaned his upper body forward.

“Huh? A green frog!”

“Where? Are you sure you didn’t see wrong?”

“There, over there! Oh, oh, it’s jumping!”

“Oh, there really is one.”

“Where did it come from? Has it always lived here?”

I quietly gazed at the side of his face, his mouth agape with a bright smile adorning it.

Where did you come from? Where did you come from for it to feel as though you’ve always been here? <<less

In the midst of dealing with the loss of her scumbag boyfriend, the young woman's world is turned upside down when she learns she's carrying... more>> his child. Her life takes an even more unexpected turn when, against all odds, he resurfaces in her life. Strangely, he appears to have no memory of their tumultuous past together. As they navigate the complexities of this new reality, old wounds, secrets, and feelings resurface, leaving them both in a whirlwind of emotions and uncertainties. Will this fresh start lead to redemption, or are they destined to repeat the mistakes of the past? <<less

In the spring of 1945, Shen Ruozhen, a patriotic banker, secretly sent out the last batch of anti-coins and closed Fuhua Bank. ... more>>

However, during the safe transfer, his ship was shipwrecked.

As he lost consciousness, he thought he was going to die.

Later, he heard someone talking beside him, reciting a pair of elegiac couplets.

When he opened his eyes, he found himself lying in a 21st century advanced ward.

There was a handsome but indifferent stranger sitting by his bedside.

“Who are you?” Shen Ruozhen asked.

“Don’t you remember me?” the stranger replied.

“I don’t know you,” Shen Ruozhen said.

“Chu Zhichen, it’s no use pretending to have amnesia after such a big accident,” the stranger said.

Shen Ruozhen was confused.

He had never heard of Chu Zhichen before.

But as he looked at the stranger’s face, he felt a sense of familiarity.

——

The phrase “偷风不偷月” is a Chinese idiom, and its literal translation to English is “Stealing the wind, but not the moon.” This idiom is often used to describe someone who is content with small gains and is not greedy. It implies that a person is satisfied with obtaining just a small advantage or benefit, rather than trying to achieve something much greater.

The phrase also has a more negative connotation. It can be used to describe someone who is deceitful or manipulative.

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“Time spent with cats is never wasted.”... more>>

Friendly reminder: Before reading the full text, do not look at the comments.

The title comes from T.S. Eliot, "The Naming of Cats." <<less

This is a story in which a boy learns about duty, and a man learns about love. A s*ave boy plotted the encounter with the greatest general of the Northern Plains. He became the general’s best disciple, learning archery, combat, warfare, literature, and most of all, loyalty. He was his s*ave, his subordinate, his officer, his student, his champion, his adopted son, and his lover.... more>>

However, this is not a fairytale for the faintest of hearts. Here, absolute power is brought through sacrifice, betrayal, and bloodshed, and lingering attachment begins from conspiracy and espionage. Emotions and intent flicker between sincerity and deception, and truth lies between truth and lies.

But love is always true, for there will be no regrets.

“Anywhere you see from your steed, and everywhere the golden rays of the sun can reach, will be my home.”

“You are the legend of the steppes. For I shall also become a legend—one greater and more resounding than yours—When people remember you, they will also remember me!” <<less

The moment she opened her eyes, she was in a secret room. ... more>>

"Do you remember anything?"
“…No. I don't remember anything. What about you?"
"I don’t remember anything at all."

A faint 30 on the wall. Tinnitus rang in her ears.

"Were you the first to wake up?"
"That seems to be the case. Unless someone is pretending to be asleep."

The man next to her looked away from the people and replied quietly. Then, he was about to say something, but closed his mouth and stared. The clicking sound of the lighter suddenly ceased.

"What’s wrong? Is there something on my face?"

When she asked quizzically, the man finally spoke after a long while.

"It feels like we know each other." <<less

At least three years had passed.
Isabelle stayed alive during the time they were apart.
The one thing she really couldn’t do was die.
Because she had a lover that promised to marry her, Arno.... more>>

So she lived. She gritted her teeth and lived.
Even if she was made fun of or slapped by the King of the enemy country, she lived.
After arduous struggles, she finally met Arno,

“Isabelle, I hate you.”

The person she loved so much hated her.

With the same tongue that kissed his mistress, Arno uttered countless invectives.
Even so, Isabelle was still unable to stop loving him.

But her love was not infinite.
The more she looked at Arno, the more she crumbled.

By the time Isabelle could no longer ignore it,

"If I told you that I’d even risked my life for you, would you believe me, Isabelle?"

Arno’s love began once more. <<less

On the server “Altar,” an upper-class survival game was officially launched. Survival was the only logic in the human game of alliance, betrayal, and human-natured games of deceit and treachery. After the smoke of gunpowder ends, only the survivors can speak.... more>>

As soon as he opened his eyes, the amnesiac An Wujiu saw a person at his side killed. While in confusion, a floating green typeface appeared before him.

Variable Name: An Wujiu

Attributes: Male, 20 years old

Game Rounds: 5

Win Rate: 100/100

Danger Rank: SSS

No wonder they were afraid.

The first time he saw An Wujiu, Shen Ti felt curious. The kindness and fragility in those eyes were not fake, so how could he survive in the Altar? It was until he saw the man had a sudden personality change. He recklessly gambled regardless of the cost, casually estranged people, grew further excited on the verge of death, and even calculated against himself to win. Only then did Shen Ti realize that it was his own cognitive bias.

Fortunately, he wasn’t a normal person either. <<less

For a young man like Jason, not having a lover has never been a worry. ... more>>

But why is it that his sweethearts are always forced to die by accident!

A mafia godfather, a top-notch killer, an evil doctor, a business elite and a federal agent…

Mixed in with all kinds of men, the temptation of hope and the shadow of death fall at the same time. <<less

On a Christmas morning that promised festivity, Hohyun awakens to a nightmare, his dormitory transformed into a fortress of horror. Isolated from the outside world, this new reality is overrun with zombies, their bodies a macabre display of blackened gore, insatiably hungering for human flesh. The surreal scene casts Hohyun into a fight for survival, far removed from any semblance of holiday cheer.... more>>

In the midst of this chaos, Hohyun encounters Youngwon, a mysterious figure whose prowess with a fire axe against the undead is as intimidating as it is impressive. Youngwon, strangely familiar with Hohyun’s identity, quickly becomes an indispensable ally in this twisted battle for life. Despite the omnipresent shadow of death, Hohyun finds himself drawn to Youngwon’s enigmatic presence and unwavering commitment to his protection. Their journey, blurred between life and death, right and wrong, forges a bond that could be either their salvation or downfall. <<less

The Korean Peninsula barely had time to breathe after the brutal five-year long Second Korean War when a nightmare even worse descended: a full-blown zombie apocalypse.... more>>

Having clawed my way through that hell for years as a soldier, I finally retired.

And now, even the undead can't stop me from enjoying some peace and quiet.

I will definitely survive and retire. <<less

Ian, who was a hitman, finishes his last mission and drives the knife across his neck.... more>>

[I've never seen the place where I woke up after I stopped breathing.]

Somewhere with strange people and endless dark forest.
One could occasionally hear crying at dawn.

As soon as he realized that he was in someone else’s body named ‘Ian’, the high gates were opened, and he met the owner of the mansion, who had blue blood on him; the color of the serpent.

"I've been worried a lot since you got back covered in blood.
It's good to see you breathing fine."

His hair disheveled and as dark as the night. Tall, dark skinned with slender eyes, the aura around him felt slightly dominant.

[Ah, he’s the man I had already killed.]

Ian realizes the moment he looks at his face,

He can't think of his name or the reason why I killed him.
The man had a suspicious attitude…. <<less

I entered a very common male-dominated series set at the end of the century.... more>>

My family happened to be a famous master swordsman family, that will also be shattered and destroyed by the main character in the early days.

There are three sons in this house. The first one is called a genius, the second one is called a mad dog, and the third one is hard to see even if they live in the same house.

Of all things, I’m the youngest in this family.

According to the original, she grew up immature and is destined to die by her older brother and is an extra, who claims to be the ninth wife of the novel’s protagonist.

‘Brother! I will help you!’

First of all, in order to avoid the death flag, I repaired the third older brother, who became a Villain due to a sense of inferiority.

As I got closer to my brother like that, it seemed like I was gradually creating a future that was different from the original, but-

“Hello, Lady.”

The first brother, who lacks character, brought her in.

That’s so sweet! It’s sad to know what kind of hardship you are going through!

Let’s stop this marriage! Third brother is on my beloved list. Let’s add one more person.

“So, sister, don’t marry that guy” <<less

Jin-ah dedicates her life to caring for her stepmother. ... more>>

One day, a peculiar lawyer pays her a visit, revealing the unfortunate news of her grandmother's passing and his intention to claim the inheritance as per her will.

The stipulation for the inheritance is that Jin-ah must ensure no one enters the mansion she is set to inherit.

Deeming it a manageable task, she agrees, securing the funds needed to make a fresh start.

Everything progresses smoothly—her business thrives, and her relationship with the once-strained stepmother deepens.

However, this harmony is short-lived when her stepmother embezzles funds and disappears.

In the midst of financial turmoil, Jin-ah is approached by strangers expressing a desire to film her grandmother's mansion, seeking her permission.

She rejects their proposal, as it is the only way to continue receiving monthly payments from the trust.

Subsequently, an arrogant and shallow man waves money in front of her, making an audacious proposition.

"With your permission, I'll give you a few more of these. One for every time we film the mansion, how about that?"

After refusing with profanity, Jin-Ah forgot about their existence.

That is until the police contact her, reporting an unauthorized entry into the mansion, resulting in a tragic accident— one dead and four injured.

Upon her arrival at the previously unvisited mansion, the rescuer makes an unsettling declaration.

"No! There's one more down there! There were six of us!”

***

"I understand that you think I'm weird. Until last year, I would have been an as*hole who believed in the money and the power of the family and did whatever the f*ck I wanted.”

It was such a perfect description that Jin-ah didn't need to add anything.

“I guess you could say that Kno-Dearg Manor gave me a new lease on life because I felt the need to change a lot since then."

The man, now an uncannily different person, extended his hand to Jin-ah.

"Consider the old Lan Isford dead.”

***

"I want to eat.”

I want to eat that.

So, I approached and grabbed her.

My stomach churned at the sight of the person looking at me in surprise.

Regardless of whether there were people around or not, I wanted to swallow her whole, leaving not a single strand of hair behind.

I carefully smelled it.

Mine. Something for me to eat.

My tongue, which had been suppressing hunger, eagerly twisted in the mouth filled with something sweet.

But then I found out.

That she tastes better on the inside. <<less

One day, Jiao Bai went home and passed by the small bookstore, walked in. The boss recommended a batch of new goods to him with a fatherly face, all of which were rotten. He went home happily, but was hit by a car at the intersection in front of his house, and as soon as he opened his eyes, he was in a BE scumbag.... more>>

Hehehe. Jiao Bai folded his hands on his stomach, lying on the big white bed with a peaceful face, he dressed as one of the candidates… of the little stepmother of that scumbag. Oh, by the way, the protagonist in the manhua, the cheap Shou, is the white moonlight of the character he passed through. Now, washing up in the bathroom is an old friend of the protagonist gong’s dad, and next door is the slag gong’s dad and his old friend’s ‘Little Pepper’. <<less

Lu Yan lives in the most horrific and absurd world.... more>>

People here live in harmony and contentment and were oblivious of all paranormal occurrences.

People here were sacrificed to the living, and the children were eaten like lychees—first the skin was peeled off, then the soft flesh was nibbled into.

The world had gone mad.

The only individuals who were normal like him come from the outside world and call themselves players.

And in his struggle to live and learn the reality of this world, he can only rely on these people.

Player A: In the world I recently visited, I met an NPC. He was completely different from other psychotic NPCs in that he was so innocent and humble.

Player B: Yeah, yeah, me too. He helped me a lot. I feel like he’s more intelligent than the captain, but unfortunately, it’s an NPC.

Player C, who was screwed by the innocent and humble NPC, died and now came back as a living dead, cast a sympathetic glance: …… hehe. You mean Lu Yan, right? Good luck to you guys. <<less

As an alluring beauty, the Ninth Prince Qi Changyi inherited his mother’s looks, but was unfortunately a bit s*upid. Not only did he live in fear, even within palace walls, but he also merely lived as a substitute in his beloved’s eyes. Then, while being used and tormented, his delicate, pure heart finally burned to ashes.... more>>

Pei Zheng was the Prime Minister of the Imperial Court, a man of great status; he gained it all through the most ruthless methods. He was known for his cruel nature, but gradually, he became close to the unfavored ninth prince.

“Your Highness, just now, at court, who were you looking at? Huh?” Pei Zheng squeezed the small man’s delicate little chin.

Qi Changyi’s eyes were misty with tears of pain, “I, I wasn’t.”

“Stop trying to seduce others.” Pei Zheng’s voice was frigid. “Otherwise, I’ll make sure that General Zhao, for whom you pine, dies on the battlefield!”

He thought he had a firm grip on this little fool, but he could’ve never imagined that one day, this little fool would leave his side carrying a broken heart.

“Brother Pei, I’m leaving now, you should be happy.”

With scarlet eyes and a heart burning with obsession, he searched everywhere, but found no trace of him.

“I won’t, without you, I’ll never be happy again. Your Highness, where should I go, how can I bring you home?” <<less

After I found out that I had a terminal illness, I ran into my former high school classmate, Ran Qingzhuang.... more>>

The trajectory of his life changed completely because of something I reported him for in high school, and his existence became just like tr*sh.

Without a doubt, I had ruined him…

Even though I was a lowly, despicable person, I still wanted to make up for some of my wrongdoings before I died; that way, I could go to heaven peacefully.

My patience for him, my attempts to please him, my obedience to him—all of it was for the sake of atonement. However… I think he misunderstood something?? <<less

When the protagonist, Last, was six years old, he was attacked by a monster and saved by Riffel, a top-ranked explorer. This encounter inspired Last... more>> to aspire to become an explorer himself, and he went to the dungeon city where Riffel resided to receive a role (roll) from the gods. However, the role he was granted had the lowest ability values and no skills to manifest, making him a “weakling.” Still, Last did not give up and continued to hunt goblins alone, believing in a “class change” that occurs when one masters their role, in order to fulfill the promise he made with Riffel. And in the moment when twenty-five years of effort finally bore fruit, an unprecedented evolution began! <<less

A sudden message arrived, heralding the end of humanity.... more>>

[Climb the tower. If you refuse, you will die.]

We are being threatened by a mysterious being. <<less

Tale, a magical swordsman who is a member of the up-and-coming adventurer party “Sword of Wheat,” has always been troubled by the difference in ability between himself and the other party members. Thinking that this imbalance of abilities could one day endanger the entire party, he voluntarily announces his intention to leave the party, but no one allows him to do so because the party is made up of only his childhood friends. ... more>>

Fearing that he may face irreversible damage in the near future, Tale finally attempts to leave the party by faking his own death by pretending to fall down a cliff in a mountainous area where he is working for a client, but an unfortunate accident causes him to really fall down. Although he managed to avoid falling to his death, he found himself in a den of ferocious demons, and after fighting to the death, he had gained a level of strength that was a cut above his previous level when he left the mountain.

When he returns to his home base, expecting to be able to party with everyone again, he finds his childhood friends there, who have fallen ill with despair at the thought of Tale’s death… <<less

Wen Ruan transmigrated into the body of a low-ranking cannon fodder in a cultivation novel. The original owner of this body’s neck was snapped by the antagonist Demon Lord as soon as she appeared on the scene. ... more>>

Wen Ruan said, “No, I have to run!”

The system said, “No, there’s an antagonist Demon Lord here that you need to conquer. Work hard to make him fall in love with you!”

Wen Ruan: “In your dreams.”

Mu Zhe: “In your dreams.”

However, on the 101st day as an undercover agent in the Demon Realm, she carried the heavily injured young Demon Lord on a flying sword, patting his face with a bright and unrestrained smile.

“Be good, from now on, I’ll protect you.”

In the embrace of twilight, her graceful brows arched, mirroring the resplendent horizon that painted the sky. A tapestry of vibrant hues unfurled behind her, casting a gentle cascade of colors. Within the young boy’s chest, his heart resounded like a beating drum.

[A story with lots of inner monologues, a righteous survival-minded female protagonist × a tragically demonic Demon Lord with a frank and honest personality]

It is well-known that the supreme Demon Lord, Mu Zhe, had an unforgettable first love who died at a young age. However, no one knew that he had once cut out his heart and soul, kneeling before the gods and demons of all realms, just to meet her again. The lofty deities above laughed with amus**ent, saying, “I have stripped away your memories, erasing any recollection of her. How then can you reunite once more?”

“No matter how much I may have forgotten, the moment we meet, I will fall in love with her once again.”

In the depths of my blood and the essence of my being, lies this unbreakable curse. My purpose, woven into my very existence, is to be hers. <<less

Wu Yuan, a celebrated Grandmaster in his past life, transmigrates to a world where martial arts reign supreme. Armed with his previous cultivation experience and... more>> a fresh start in a fourteen-year-old body, the prime age of physical development, he's ready to redo his martial arts cultivation from scratch and perfect it this time. But this isn't just any world; it's a place where the human genome pushes the boundaries of imagination, and that's a challenge he can't resist.
Unfortunately, Wu Yuan's initial plans for peaceful cultivation are shattered by the harsh reality of a relentless, ruthless world. Assassination attempts and conspiracies hound him, compelling him to lay low. With unwavering determination, he embarks on a thrilling journey, knowing the only true path to safety for both him and his family lies at the pinnacle of power. And he is resolved to ascend to the peak, no matter what it takes. <<less

A lowly maid and an illegitimate young master from a household. Dahlia and Isaac felt such strong attraction to each other, almost like it was fated.... more>>

Isaac broke out of the cage he had been locked up in to withhold Dahlia’s happiness, after sharing their feelings and suffering.

Just so that he could get her to a better position, he attempted to sought out glory. “Now onwards, I’m Duke Eufgenschult.” Isaac announced his position in front of his father’s body with a bitter smile.

Now that he was the Duke, he was no longer the young master Dahlia knew. Isaac rolled his eyes at Dahlia, who was begging him to let go of her.

‘You were the one who taught me how to live. If you had to leave me, then you should have taught me how to die before doing so.’ <<less

[The characteristic 'a**hole' is activated]... more>>

Every time I see that sentence, I have something to say.

"f*ck this system." <<less