Until that one moment, my life was spectacular.... more>>

I was surrounded by many friends and even thought their smiles had some trust in them, so much as a sliver.

However, none had faith in me. Not them, not my teacher, not even my girlfriend. They all refused to listen.

I’ve then learned that “mutual trust” is nothing but fiction. The sad reality of their pretend friendships overwhelmed me, and since then, I haven’t been able to build proper human connections.

So, please, just leave me alone…
Don’t talk to me anymore…

There’s no soil for trust to bloom between us, people whose eyes can’t see beneath the surface. <<less

Su Yun was a prodigy who was blessed by the gods. However, life was not always so smooth sailing. After reaching the 6th stage in the Spirit Novice Realm, his progress stagnated due to having incurred a rare medical condition.... more>>

A few years went by, and Su Yun spent all his time gambling and drinking, wasting his youth away, but one day everything changed. Qing Er, the only one who stood by him, was forced by her clan to be a sacrificial bride for someone she didn’t love, only to be executed by the groom on the wedding night for fleeing. Revengeful, he scoured the world for a cure for his rare medical condition from both the righteous and villainous sides.

Countless years go by, and Su Yun not only finds a way to cure his rare condition but also gains immense knowledge of a myriad of martial techniques in the process.

But before he could fully cure himself, he receives news that the groom had suffered an assault that damaged his internal organs. Rather than wait for decades to become fully cured, Su Yun decided to hatch a plan for the assassination of the groom. Unfortunately, he underestimated the strength of the groom’s family and was killed instead.

Then he regains consciousness. He comes to a realization that he had been taken back to 15 years in the past. This time, he vows to protect Qing Er, first curing his rare medical condition. Will he learn from the mistakes of his previous life or will everything still be set in stone? <<less

Okay then, this is actually a dark fic combining the tropes of mafia stories, modern rebirths, old cucumbers pretending to be young, younger tops, and more… (I can almost see the lightning… trembles)... more>>

Ahem, but since I’m not your stereotypical author, our bottom is also not your stereotypical bottom, and our rebirth…

It’s also not your stereotypical rebirth. We’ll only get into the rebirth part after the first volume finishes at around 40K words.

Staring at the sky mournfully, I wonder if everyone can stay until then…

Finally, a slow-burn as per usual. <<less

Betrayed by his lover and abandoned by mankind, the race he saved, Rohen gave up all hopes in life.... more>>

Returning to the past, he laid down his sword and allowed the world to perish as he stood in the side. Just as man turned his back on him, he, too, will do the same.

This was his pledge.

But, his view changes little by little when he meets a girl wielding the same scars as him.

She changes him… heals his broken scar without notice.

***

Looking at Rohen, his body torn and mangled, she burst into tears and asked, “Why… why didn’t you run away?”

He heard her sweet voice. It calmed him. She protected him.

Rohen laughed. “Because you’re here.” <<less

Shari Azrael, an apothecary in the Dover Village.
When she was on the verge of falling victim to a horde of monsters after being constantly robbed of her painstakingly crafted potions by the heroes, she suddenly realized.... more>>

She realized that she has been trapped in a cursed, buggy game as an NPC for two years!

The only way to escape the game was to help the protagonist and Dark Lord, the [Lord of Nightmares], and his companions defeat the final boss and reach the ending!

But...

"The [Lord of Nightmares] is deeply offended by your words."
"The [Lord of Nightmares] feels a strong urge to kill you."

Wouldn't it be faster to die at the hands of the protagonist, who has a broken personality, rather than reach the game's ending?
Moreover, the quests are becoming increasingly difficult...

Is it even possible to reach an ending, you bastard game masters?! <<less

I got caught in a petrification spell. However, I can still see, hear, feel, and even smell. The party members didn't know this. f*cking motherf*ckers.... more>> I will definitely take revenge. <<less

The greatest demonic cultivator, He Huan, split his divine consciousness into two right before going into tribulation and created another self; whom he named He Ku.... more>>

Unexpectedly, He Huan reached enlightenment, and from the demonic path entered into a path of selflessness— reaching the state of Nirvana. Yet despite no longer caring for himself, he still cared for He Ku.

Oh well, it wasn’t his fault for not having self-harming tendencies and therefore, reluctant to lose his other self. Since this was the case, then this road of selflessness, he won’t take it.

Is there a problem with people loving themselves? Of course not. <<less

Even if trapped in darkness, one will always search for the light.... more>>

This is a story of a young police officer searching for the answer to “Who am I?”

Xie Lanshan was an undercover drug enforcement officer who made his way inside the Golden Triangle’s most feared armed organization as the right-hand man of drug lord Mu Kun. After successfully returning to his post from the operation, an accidental case of police misconduct triggered a series of unexplainable headaches and hidden memories that began haunting him.

While investigating the truth behind his father’s death many years ago, Xie Lanshan utilizes his unique and sharp thinking from the perspective of a psychotic mu*derer to solve difficult cases around him. Plagued by this growing change and instability of both his mental health and personality, he will later meet a mysterious forensic sketch artist named Shen Liufei. Together, the two men will maintain a strange relationship; as friends and enemies, they solve mysterious cases one by one.

But, perhaps, there was another motive for the forensic artist to approach the young officer… <<less

As the dean of the National Institute of Genetics, Ji Shiqing has taken over the institute since he was 25 years old. He held absolute power, excluding his colleagues and taking credit for the research results of other researchers, which eventually led to a rebellious and despised situation.... more>>

He died in the winter of the Empire’s year 1202 at the age of 31. It was only after his death that people came to know about the various illnesses and suffering he endured throughout those years. He single-handedly withstood the pressure and defamation from the Senate and developed the S305 drug, capable of curing genetic diseases.

On the day of his burial, ten thousand people came to pay their respects, but he will never return.

The anti-fans who had criticized Ji Shiqing went back in time to 1201, just after Ji Shiqing had celebrated his 30th birthday. He had nothing left, but still faced the three-way pressure from the Senate, political enemies, and the public, and was determined to complete…

Now that everything has started over again, is there still a possibility to redeem everything? <<less

Jiang Zhige got transmigrated into the book he was reading and became the notorious villain "Demon Emperor'' who was getting besieged by many cultivators including the male protagonist and female protagonists, making him fall into a fatal situation.... more>>

Just as Jiang Zhige was about to die, he unexpectedly awakened the Life Memory Editing System which, as its name implies, could rewrite Demon Emperor's past and reveal it to the world.

As a result, parts of heart-wrenching memories appeared on the light curtain projecting in front of the world, laid bare for everyone to watch.

"Rou'er, you must always remember, be a beggar rather than a s*ave. As long as I'm still alive, I will never let you become a s*ave or a maid."

"Ziyan, if it is for you, I have nothing to lose in becoming a demon. What's the harm in being an enemy of the world?"

The world would finally understand his actions when everything comes to light.

Everything he, Demon Emperor, did was to shelter his loved ones and protect the world. <<less

At a royal party, an unbelievably handsome crown prince, who I never met before, approached me and acted as if he knew me. ... more>>

“I heard that the Lubiche family had suddenly adopted an Asian-looking girl, so I wasn’t sure. But to think that it was you. I wasn’t crazy. I wasn’t losing my mind.”

Tears poured out of his eyes as he said this; and as I continued to listen, I realized that he was my boss from South Korea!

Ever since then, the crown prince, nicknamed the empire’s madman—no, my ex-boss—called me to the palace whenever he could.

“Tell me about Korea.”

“My memory is a bit foggy since it’s been five years.”

“Just tell me. It’s been twenty years for me.”

The time gap was that large? I stared at his face again in surprise and found him tearing up again. Why does he cry so easily?

“I missed you so much. Like crazy.”

Then, he placed his head on my palm and wailed, putting me in an uncomfortable position. It was even more so, because we were in the middle of dining; and in front of us, the empress and emperor were staring at us, as if they were having a hard time swallowing their food. <<less

In the first half, teacher and student relationship.
Tough professor with a soft heart Gong x Paranoid with psychological problems Shou... more>>

I'll join with black despair against my soul. And to myself become an enemy. —Richard III Translation Act 2, Scene 2, Shakespeare.

Tang Xu met a boy seven years ago with ragged clothes and scars all over his body.
He was not a kind and compassionate man, but he still held the boy's hand when he left.

I love you, it couldn't be a purer paranoia.

Author's notes:
1. Not cute, but dark direction <<less

In order to collect medical expenses for his brother in the orphanage, the 17-year-old Xu Yueming had no way out and was forced to go to a private club. After getting the money, his brother became a comatose because he delayed the best treatment period. Six years later, on the stage of the best screenwriter award of the Chinese golden statue award, It was that young businessman who gave him the award unexpectedly…… A moment of panic causes him to flee from the stage. He thought they would never cross paths again, but their destiny has been entwined since then…… The cold screenwriter Beauty was attacked by the loyal, domineering dog. One day... more>> after dinner a certain president was rigorous and efficient…he scrubbed pots and pans, wiped down the kitchen sink, cleared the table, did the laundry, mopped the floor, and watered the plants on the balcony. Looking at a certain someone leaning on the couch, tapping on the keyboard, a certain president tried to find a topic.

“Yueming, the green onions on your balcony looks like leeks!” The white and slender fingers gave a pause. Xu Yueming raised his head to look at him with a blank expression, and said quietly: “That’s garlic.” <<less

Chu Ci couldn't help but smile: "Han Yue, I'm about to die. You should be happy, why do you look like you're about to cry?"... more>>

Han Yue paused, coldly replying with a question after a while: "Your death should bring about much joy to many people, how would there be a person who would shed tears for you?"

"...That's true." Chu Ci sighed as he nodded, "I don't wish for you to shed a single drop of tear for me, dirtying my road to reincarnation." <<less

In her previous life, she abandoned Qian Dahu who was rugged looking on the outside and only knew how to hunt, and married Xie Zurong,... more>> a handsome and gentle-looking talent, but only six years after the marriage, she discovered that her husband was bent (gay) and was bullied and abused by her mother-in-law and aunt. In the end, she was beaten to death by her mother-in-law. After her rebirth, she would not make the same mistake and decided to marry Qian Dahu, but was persecuted by family members. He was like a gift from heaven and he would love her and spoil her! <<less

Lohengrin had been betrothed for eight long years.
Even when she lost her voice, her fiancé remained steadfast by her side, never once breaking off their engagement.... more>>

Just as she was about to marry him,
She found out that her fiancé had a mistress and a five-year-old son.
Such deceit was beyond anything she could ever tolerate.

But then.

“Have you forgotten how to speak because you suffered some sort of shock? Or is it that you’ve never had the ability to speak in the first place?”

Wynbergen’s disgrace, Bern’s libertine, His Majesty the Emperor’s setback.
Wynbergen’s bastard.
Carlisle Ansgar.

This man…

“What is it that you want?”
“Marriage.”

…Why has he appeared as though he had been waiting for this very moment? <<less

When I reincarnated, I became a pig! But if I get a cute girl to take care of me, this kind of adventure doesn't sound bad at all.... more>>

I'm an ordinary otaku who lost consciousness after eating raw pig liver. Just when I figured that I was reincarnated into another world, I discovered I became a pig!

While I was collapsed inside a pigpen, Jess, a girl who can read people's minds, helped me out.

Oink! She's cute! From a pig's perspective, I could catch a glimpse of something underneath her skirt hem. It was white...

"Um, I can hear your thoughts..."

Oh crap! My desires are being exposed!

"If that is your wish, just a peek is okay."

Eh, what...?!

A life where an innocent girl takes care of me and accepts (albeit a bit taken aback) my beast-like desires. Yeah, it's not so bad being a pig.

This was supposed to be our oink-oink-like grand adventure, but... Hey Jess, why is your life being targeted?

Now, this pig with no magic or skills must use his knowledge, wits, and sense of smell to save this girl from her cruel fate! <<less

Twenty years earlier, the ‘Blade of the South’ Li Zhi was condemned a bandit by imperial decree for establishing the 48 Strongholds of the Shu Mountains to shelter the destitute refugees of the world. ... more>>

Twenty years later, a young man going by the name of Xie Yun, carrying an ‘Anping Command’, barges into the 48 Strongholds by night. Sir Gan Tang receives the command and descends the mountain, henceforth setting into motion the gears of fate.

Zhou Fei, a descendant of the ‘Blade of the South’, is born and raised within the 48 Strongholds, but has yet to experience the martial world. She begins to stray from this straight road after she encounters Xie Yun.

However, the current martial arts world is embroiled in turbulence, those once carefree and worry-less youths are swept without warning into the midst of turmoil and unrest; and ‘that’ secret which has been buried for 20 years, is about to be uncovered…

“There will come a day–you will cross the tranquil and noiseless waters of the Inkwash River; you will depart from this haven sheltered by mountains; and you will find yourself under a vast and shrouded night sky. When you witness in succession the collapse of countless colossal mountains and the evaporation of fathomless seas into desert, you must always remember: your fate rests on the tip of your blade, and the tip of your blade must always point forward.”

“I pray that by the cold steel of your sword, you will be able to cut through the darkness of night for a glimpse of the day.” <<less

“Get down. “The cold, prideful, and lonesome man looked down at the kitty in his arms and was about to remove it.... more>>

“Bang! “The cat suddenly transformed into a striking beauty.

A certain man: ”… “

It was precisely because he knew her transformation was unstable that he did not let her close.

In the past life, up till her death, she thought that this man loathed her. Yet in this lifetime, why was he so persistent and clingy?

In the past life, until she was on the brink of death, he hadn’t been able to confess his feelings. This lifetime, he was not going to let her go. <<less

Three years ago, President Qiao did not hesitate to sign the papers when Xia Ning placed the divorce papers in front of him.... more>>

Three years later, she is an up-and-coming star in show biz; watched by the public but knee-deep in scandals.

He is a resolute emperor in the business world; powerful and omnipotent.

Their paths were supposed to be separate and independent, but—

Standing at her door, the legendary ruthless and unyielding diamond bachelor asks for a remarriage. A cute bun appears from behind and gazes at Xia Ning with his big, starry eyes. "Mummy, Daddy will cook, I will warm the bed, please take us in." <<less

She accepted a political marriage for the sake of an honest death.... more>>

And above all, to deceive God, she was going to present herself as the most convincing wife.

“Then, shall I turn off the lights?”
“Why the lights…”
"Because we have to spend our first night?”
"Yes, so why!"

Isn’t her husband too conservative?

A love story between Sylvia who is looking for a chance to die,
and Randall who has closed his heart. <<less

I became a villainess of the novel I was reading.... more>>

But this novel…

…was a novel with an anticlimactic conclusion where the empire suddenly collapsed just before the ending!

To hell with the original story! I had to try and survive first.

Thus, I was just trying to flee to the neighbouring country beside us, but then…

“I’ve waited for 100 years just to meet you.”

The man who had hidden his identity as the Demon King and was the driving force behind the invasion.

Grand Duke Arvis grabbed me with a gaze filled with intense emotions.

“If I lose you… I’d probably start by wiping out this continent that took you away from me.”

…Just why? <<less

I had no interest in music in my life.... more>>

However, it seems that my past life was different. <<less

“The black-bellied beauty gong × the proud seductive emperor shou”... more>>

Li Qingyun is a cruel and foolish king who is notorious for committing all kinds of wicked acts in the Kingdom of Yong. After falling into the water, he woke up and discovered that he was actually the cruel emperor scumbag in a heart-throb novel.

In the plot: He destroyed the protagonist shou’s country, trapped him in the harem, broke his pride, and used all sorts of methods to obtain the protagonist shou. In the end, he was killed in prison by the heartthrob protagonist shou and a group of dog-licking cannon fodder gong—the country was ruined, the family was destroyed, and he died with his eyes open1.

T/L note: 1 死不瞑目: to die with remaining grievances

Li Qingyun looked at the protagonist shou, Dugu Li who had his country destroyed by him and was punished to kneel in the snow, then fell into deep thought. He (Li Qingyun) decided to change his methods, treat Dugu Li well, send him warmth, and change Dugu Li’s hatred for him. In the end, Li Qingyun successfully embraced the beauty.

“A-Li, I won’t force you to do things you don’t want to do anymore. Why don’t you smile at me?”

“A-Li, I will give you as much freedom as possible. Are you happy?”

“A-Li, I want you to be my queen, I want to kiss you, hold you, and pamper you." <<less

Ding Cheng was basking in the sun on an island abroad, and when he was about to fall asleep, he received a call from a domestic friend. He hurried back to Beicheng on the first flight back to China from the island. ... more>>

”This is the person that this young master has liked for ten years. Who of you dare, try and touch him!”

Ding Cheng’s face was thunderous, like a little beast with exploded hair, and drove all the relatives of the Qi family who were there out of the ward.

”You are too useless, this young master just left for two years, you will become a vegetable…”

Ding Cheng cried for Qi Ling at his bedside. He wiped away his tears and grabbed Qi Ling’s hand. “It’s ok, I will raise you.”

Qi Ling after rebirth was originally pretending to be a vegetable, to take the opportunity to catch some restless fish, but he didn’t expect to catch his little wife who had nothing to do with him early in his second life. <<less