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Dylan is your average nerd. He works downtown for an architecture firm during the day and enjoys all manner of games and media in his spare time. But while Dylan likes all forms of sci-fi and fantasy, he really likes the genre of superheroes.

So when an indie company releases a virtual reality MMO where players choose to play as heroes or villains, Dylan immediately buys into it. He has a specific type of character he really enjoys watching, something that always makes his inner child laugh in delight. The Saturday morning cartoon villain.

Yes, those inept, bungling, yet highly dangerous villains found in so many of Dylan's cartoons as a child. He loves how they always come up with strange ways to conquer the world and how they get thwarted every weekend. He remembered laughing at every silly antic, every cliched shout of "Curses! Foiled again!" He loves it so much he decides to take this idea into the MMO.

But to grab a playerbase, the company has announced a promotion that players with a high enough reputation can get contacted to become permanent raid bosses in the game. Those chosen will be paid as if employees of the company. Serious players all hoping to live the dream of playing videogames all day rush to purchase copies of World of Supers!

What will happen when Dylan, someone playing the game for fun, clashes with these overly serious players?

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What would you wish for if you have one?... more>>

Power?

Wealth?

Immortality?

Yet he wished for something different.

In his entire life, he was mocked, humiliated, and backstabbed. But not this time.

He’s was born a human, But they say his worse than the devil.

His personality is twisted as it can be. One moment he beheaded someone next his smiling with blood all over him.

Why I am telling you this?

What is this all about?

Hahaha, you’ve done well to listen to me up until this point.

Let me tell you a story of a boy named Reiki.

Like any other name, it’s plain and simple but to others this name was special. To some, he was their Lover, Enemy, and Savior.

This is not a story about him being a saint and helping the entire world achieve world peace nor a story about him being a devil killing everything in sight like you he was only human.

But you don’t want to hear the story like this no let me start over.

One day Reiki killed his best friend for selling him out and on this day he tried to commit suicide. <<less

“Beyond the armor and the scars, a hero has a heart ablaze with a passion to protect. A hero throws himself into danger for the sake of others.”... more>>

Khiron had lived his entire life dreaming of being the hero of his kingdom. To be the knight given the honor of rescuing all of Celestia from the horrific threat of the monstrous Eclipse. Having trained tirelessly with his great friend and fellow knight and confidant, Juna, the day of realizing his dreams has arrived. As victor of the Celestia Hero's Tournament, he is dubbed the chosen knight. His new life as the hero has dawned at long last.

Yet there's a secret task given to the hero which is kept heavily under wraps.

Khiron arrives at his initiation only to be shocked with the revelation that the chosen knight must gain his powers by kissing 7 maidens of the heavens. To make the situation even more unbelievable, Juna is in that number!

How will our chivalrous knight fare as the kingdom’s hope?

Now featuring artwork by @AnankeKeirin within! <<less

Titania lost everything that ever meant something to her.
Her Future,
her Family,
her Heart.
She swore to return.... more>>

Can she survive in a world of monsters and magic? Can she bring the ones responsible for her tragedy to her own brand of justice?

Titania never wanted to be a Villain, but was made into one.

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Hello. I am not an english native and write for fun, hoping you enjoy reading this story as much as I enjoyed writing it.

All hail _Yuuk1_ and someone else who wishes to remain anonymous for editing.

P.S. This story is a bit of a slow starter <<less

The Slayer and The Vixen. The world's greatest monster hunter and bounty hunter, respectively. Through their combined efforts, the world has been able to enjoy an era of peace for nearly a decade since the end of The Drazah War. But when their identities and the source of their power is revealed, all of their admiration turns to terror and they're deplored as the worst Fiends alive. Wanting nothing more than to service the world they feel responsible for, the pair must find new ways to help those who fear them. These Fiends are For Hire.... more>>

Fiends For Hire is a Modern Fantasy that is a blend of Action and Slice-of-Life with Anti-Hero leads. The series is currently over 3,500 pages long.

What to expect:

-A lot of Slice-of-Life. This series could be also be known as 'The Daily Lives of Anti-Heroes.' There is still a lot of Action, Comedy, World-Building, and Conflict, but Slice-of-Life is the main focus.

-A slow burn main plot. Not every chapter may seem like it's building towards the ultimate end, and some are just for fun. But virtually every chapter has new lore, world-building, character development, and/or subtle clues hinting at the mysteries of the series.

-Overpowered and Eccentric Characters with a lot of unique abilities. As the series progresses, OP vs OP fights and conflict become more common.

-Some very wholesome and some very dark moments. They are Anti-Heroes after all, so you get the good and the bad.

This series is NOT:
-Progression Fantasy -LitRPG -Cultivation -Isekai -Harem

New Volume 3 Chapter(s) every week. Volumes 1 and 2 complete!

Art by Fulminaire <<less

Holmer Aldnoa is a hardworking special agent living in Freedom City. The place is one of the most corrupted environment where the high-ranking criminals are living comfortably and lurking in the shadows freely. ... more>>

Technically, he is a regular man who wanted to retire from his tough job, but for many reason, the world won't let him escape.

Watch our protagonist as he struggles to survive in this hellish place and becomes the famous, influential and universally feared hunter of the entire world.

Glossary:

Arc 1: Volume 1 - "Chapter 1. My Prologue: Holmer Aldnoa’s Soliloquy I" to "Chapter 48. Side Story: Helena Is Not Obsessed!"
Arc 2: Volume 2 - "Chapter 1. My Prologue: Holmer Aldnoa’s Soliloquy II" to present. <<less

People are disappearing from the town of Haguko, which lies at the foot of a giant mountain range. A group of teenagers stuck in their... more>> hometown during their summer vacation, decide to track down and confront the evil that is responsible for this phenomenon. <<less

The higher beings, being bored of watching the earth, gives humanity the "system" to liven earth up. But For the unfortunate being Argus Stewart- a... more>> young man hoping to become a hero- what could possibly be more entertaining then trying to see him act the villian? <<less

A young man wakes up in DC. ... more>>

"This shit is gonna be so wild!"
- Tom <<less

It's 2020. Six people meet at a wedding
It's 2015. Six desperate idiots rob a bank.
It's 2010. Six fraudulent college grads swindle a gated community.
It's 2005. Six kids escape their home. ... more>>

In the town of Marston, Virginia, six protagonists find a coin that, when flipped, can let them take anyone's appearance. Over a series of robberies and heists, they grow up together, find themselves and each other, all from the perspective of their future selves, looking back to how they got to where they are now, and why they haven't spoken in half a decade.

Flipping Out is a magical action story disguised as a coming of age gender and sexuality play.
It’s a romantic dramedy disguised as a crime thriller.
It’s four increasingly elaborate heists in a trench coat. <<less

A girl from Japan is reborn into another world filled with fantasy. With her memories fragmented, she is unsure whether her memories are truly hers or not.
Born into a nation of half-elves, she soon comes to realize that she's one herself and not any ordinary half-elf, but a member of one of the royal family branches. With this knowledge, she soon finds out the dark reality of this fantasy world where anyone is willing to go to any lengths to climb the hierarchy of this fantasy world.... more>>

Knowing all of this, our protagonist goes on a journey to not just survive in a new world, but to also find a way home.

[Cover Image is AI created art from myself through PixAI] <<less

At the tender age of 11, a young boy without a name committed many gruesome acts. Murder, theft, arson, and the list continued to grow. He was born into this world pure and innocent and corrupted by the very monsters who birthed him, thus they turned him into one as well.... more>>

His abilities were unnatural; he was a monster in human form, a superhuman. At 11 years old, he could flip a grown man with ease. The only thing that was normal about him was his enjoyment of stories. He enjoyed watching and reading whatever he could get his hands on.

He didn't understand emotions, but he always felt something when he finished the jobs assigned to him. When he snuffed the life of a woman and her children, or when he burned the cars of men and women while they were still inside, or even when his own mother strangled him to death with a wire; the young boy felt a sensation in his gut that would never fully surface—a feeling that he desired to understand.

Then, following the death at his own mother's hands, he woke up in another world. More specifically, he was in the body of a baby. As he struggled to see what was around him, he heard a voice that was impossible not to recognize—"I AM HERE!" He heard the voice proudly proclaim.

Given a second chance at life for a reason he did not understand, will this young boy—now turned young girl—finally be able to experience a life worth living? Or will the ghosts of his past come to haunt him?
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This story will have a dark theme if you can't tell by the description. You've been warned.

Art by: https://www.deviantart.com/gigiedt
The artwork does not belong to me, so I will remove it if it's requested. <<less

Auras. The embodiment of one’s soul. A power that can only be used by a certain few. They grant the user an unique ability that personifies what they are. Some use it for good, others use it for their own gain. No one knows their origin.... more>>

Ymeno is a man who quietly lives his life, going through the motions. He's a 25 year old gardener without an aura who used to be the vigilante known as Ray. The rich but friendly Kane Qur is his newest client. While working for him, he meets two orphans. Magnolia, a little girl with big dreams and a bookworm named Zeki, who's obsessed with the story that every person holds.

What he doesn't know is that accepting this job would start a domino effect that would change his life forever. One that will confront him with the demons of his past. A past he'd rather keep buried forever.

Will the echoes of the past tell him to quit, or will the flame of justice that used to roar inside him be lit once more?

Don't forget the golden rule of this city's wretched underground: the gods are always watching. <<less

"In a world consumed by an unstoppable mist harboring invincible monsters, Morgan possesses the extraordinary ability to recreate and control limbs, harnessing the powers of others. Together with Jeanie, a super without a body and stuck in the form of a machine spirit, they crash-land back on Earth after a failed mission to colonize Mars, finding shielded cities plagued by supervillains amidst the mist that now covers the entire planet. As they navigate alliances, confront ethical dilemmas, and harness borrowed abilities, they seek to restore balance in a world forever altered by the mist's presence."... more>>

I'm posting here hoping to get some feedback on my story and grow as a writer. I love to read and have been practicing writing for years. It would be a dream come true to do this for a living. Feel free to review and comment all your thoughts. <<less

Fukaze Honzo is a 16-year-old student that frequently struggles with... well existing. Set in the rather 'boring' suburbs of Takabata, in Nagoya, Honzo has a hard time trying to come to terms with himself, despite his clear privileged status in society and a friendship group. He suffers from episodes of depersonalization, with him feeling like an outsider within his own body. As he starts the second year, he finally recognizes that this gloomy and negative personality might need to change, or at least improve his outlook. Just as fortune may have it, there's an idealist, maybe even naive, senpai who invites him, and his friends to a brand new school club. ... more>>

It's called the Culture & Travel Club. A club all about making the community a better place and learning all about the world. And that all starts here, in Nagoya. Despite this, Honzo still needs to navigate the absurdities of living. One day, he might start appreciating himself. Perhaps, even someone else, too.

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Warning: There are some topics that might be a bit upsetting. The characters talk about murder/manslaughter and crime as well as a vehicular accident.

There is no pattern to dropping anymore but I try on Tuesdays. This is also the first web-novel I've written, so I really have no idea if it's even adequate. I literally only started writing for fun and a month later, I have now written enough for at least someone else to read. I'm really just talking about genuine social issues that apply to both my home nation and, not trying to be patronizing, Japan too within the confines of a romcom that's wholesome enough for someone to probably ignore the issues raised.

Thanks, if you're reading this and I hope you at least had a modicum of enjoyment, if you do read the story.

Also, I know Fukaze Honzo's name makes literally no sense <<less

When an unknown series of airships begins to threaten the skyspace, a continent made up of grand airships housing ancient weapons with unknown power, three... more>> young adults must go on a journey of self-discovery while trying to prevent the weapons falling into the wrong hands. <<less

Ellie would not fail.
Geoff would not try.... more>>

High-achieving Ellie Gardner meets intentional slacker, Geoff Cobalt, throwing their previously steady life trajectories into chaos. Ellie is an adopted daughter of a midwestern crime family in dire straits, sent to Orange County, CA not only to get a college degree, but to make connections with another local emerging crime family, the Sinclairs. Geoff is the secret grandson (also adopted) of a legendary supervillain. Despite this, he prefers to eat junk food, light fires, steal, and play video games. Therefore, Ellie is recruited to keep his college studies on track in exchange for training from his grandfather. She needs to study, survive, and learn to budget both her money and time between her many obligations. She can't do it on her own. But when everyone is putting on a front (including herself), who can she trust?

And while they don't realize it, there are many hidden eyes on them.

"Ellie was on her own.
Geoff was on his own.
They only had each other."

All are original characters. There will be some illustrations/portraits painted by me using traditional mediums :) Sometimes the links get broken, so I really appreciate that if you let me know!

There are 8 arcs planned, this is currently the first arc. Sometimes I'll go through and update with more details/plot points as they shift around, so don't be surprised if some details in old chapters change!

Currently posting a new chapter every Saturday and sometimes Wednesday if I've made extra progress.

Set some decades into the future so I can play around with technology.

General content warnings/disclaimer: There will be some laws broken, violence, verbal threats, involuntary confinement, breaking and entering, arson, body modification, poisoning, occasional death. You might call the genre cozy crime. The tone will generally be kept light and the characters may seem callous at times. This is many of the characters are criminals. They are not meant to be role models. Do not take this story as legal advice, security advice, or as a guide on how to commit crimes. This is fiction and any resemblance to people, places, and things real or imagined are coincidence. <<less

Part crime solver, part crime causer, the cunning heiress Cassidy Cain uses her privilege and wits for those without her advantages as The Grandmaster of Theft.... more>>

Following the events of The Sowing Tomorrow Gala Job, Cassidy now finds herself in a new role: the head of a crew. Although she was born to lead, her skills are put to the test as she navigates the unique challenges of each individual member. She grapples with a potentially treacherous thief, her grandfather's attempts to guide her away from crime, her girlfriend finding her footing in the underworld, and her ever-watchful right-hand man, who values her safety above all else.

When Cassidy is contacted by an up-and-coming tennis star she once assisted, she’s roped into an investigation that becomes the nexus between the crew’s present challenges, their future enemies, and a past Cassidy would rather forget. With pressure after pressure mounting, she must outmaneuver, outwit, and outplay her foes if she doesn’t wish to be undone by her own audacity. <<less

This is a DCverse fanfiction with the system of Call of Cthulhu RPG and Pulp Cthulhu, I will primarily be focusing in on the mystery... more>> solving aspect of the two systems and combat will usually always be avoided when possible for atleast the first 2 volumes. I am new to writing in general so expect the first couple of volumes to eventually be rewritten. I do not own anything from either DC Comics or Call of Cthulhu/Pulp Cthuhlu. Thank you for reading.
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A veteran CoC player gets teleported into a world with gods among men and must survive as just a normal human all while dealing with the most common problems any person has; rent, relationships, finances, CREATURES FROM BEYOND THE VEIL WHOSE MERE PRESCENCE CAN STRIP AWAY LAYERS FROM THE MIND (L)(e)T_M(E)-iN, and of course taxes. <<less

Jason is a cape chaser: someone who runs after superheroes are done fighting and collects their detritus to sell as memorabilia. But one day, he comes across maybe the most notorious villains operating outside of Central City, about to be slain by a member of the Central City Heroics and Investigative squad. On impulse, he steps in to save the villain's life; and is taken under the villain's wing in response. And furthermore: because of his 'clever disguise', the villain (and increasingly more people around him) believe he's a young woman! What happens when one of the most dangerous men operating takes interest in you? And so does the woman trying to kill him?
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Where there is darkness there will be light. Silias has always gone by this motto. He just didn’t know that he would have to turn to the darkness to let the light shine brighter than ever.... more>>

Silias was reborn as the son of the villainess from an otome game. The catch? Well, the otome game already ended. While most would dislike this position Silias only had one thing to say.

“My Mother is beautiful, kind, and caring! There’s no way she was a villainess!"

ML:"..."

A dark story with a bit of (bad) comedy to lighten the mood.

A slightly masochistic/perverted and helpful ml x a mother complex and stressed/fatigued mc

Author Note: This is an amateur's work so the chapter will be a bit wonky or uptight.
This is my first work so I will try my best. Also read the tags since there will be sensitive topics(which I don’t encourage). The descriptions will not be explicit or anything like that. The action and after effect of any of these will not be accurate to IRL so don’t use it as reference. The character will only do sexual activities when they turn 18+. So at most they will hug or hold hands when they are children. <<less

Hope Lauren has read her share of comics. She’s seen supers around her city, even been saved by some on occasion. And she always hoped that she’d be able to join them. ... more>>

With Jack, her grizzled older mentor with secrets that could shake the world, and Pantheon, a new team of heroes, Hope will have to fight against monumental odds to save Oleander City.

In a world of action, comedy, tragedy and adventure, there’s plenty for a new hero to do.

*Readers can expect a mostly adventure themed superhero journey, that will include slice of life, action, and hopefully interesting world building. Will also contain a slow burn GL plotline I'll get to eventually when I feel like it I guess. This will be a very long story with many arcs*

New chapter every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. <<less

Long ago, the world was overrun by demons and magic. From the ashes, adapting, using the very things that once ruined it, an unbalanced and flawed society was built. At its center were the witches, women able to wield otherworldly powers.... more>>

Witches use their abilities and knowledge to serve the people, hunt the monsters afflicting their daily lives, research and study those creatures to create new magical tools and gadgets, strengthening and furthering civilization, hoping one day they can regain what was once lost. That is their purpose.

Dailah, a young low-ranked witch from the boonies, is on her way to join the world of witches in the big city. As a novice, she'll be part of a unit responsible for dealing with and preventing the proliferation of magical pests. A straightforward and boring job, they told her.

Yet, as if afflicted by an unknown curse, time and again the path she follows shows itself to be more arduous - and dangerous - than she initially bargained for. <<less

Eri Weissman, a former captain, seeks solace from her traumatic past by starting a new life as a simple farmer on a secluded island in... more>> Japan, leaving behind the violence of her previous experiences. <<less

Please know that this story is updated monthly.... more>>

Scarlet had dreams for her family and all of those came crashing down one night when her boyfriend was drinking, but that wasn’t that bad compared to when she found out he had someone else in his life.

The last thing on Kaia’s mind was a family, but what happens after meeting a cute boy in a convenience store puts her life on a different path that she seemed to enjoy.

Falling in love with Scarlet too wasn’t in her plans, but what can she do now when things are said and done for?

And falling for Kaia was the last of her worries. <<less