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When I opened my eyes, I was inside a novel. [The Birth of a Hero]. [The Birth of a Hero] was a novel focused on the adventures of the main character, Choi Han, a high school boy who was transported to a different dimension from Earth, along with the birth of the numerous heroes of the continent. I became a part of that novel as the tr*sh of the Count’s family, the family that oversaw the territory where the first village that Choi Han visits is located. The problem is that Choi Han becomes twisted after that village, and everyone in it, are destroyed by assassins. The bigger problem is the fact that this s*upid tr*sh who I’ve become doesn’t know about what happened in the village and messes with Choi Han, only to get beaten to a pulp. “…This is going to be a problem.” I feel like something serious has happened to me. But it was worth trying to make this my new life.

This novel is an abridged retelling of 'The Count of Monte Cristo' by Alexandre Dumas. --- Synopsis:- Edmond Dantès had everything. A bright future, the love of his life, and the loyalty of his friends, or so he thought. Until the day it was all ripped away. Branded a criminal for a crime he never committed, he’s locked away in prison where the world forgets him. Years pass, but his fire doesn’t die. Then, fate delivers him an impossible key: knowledge, power, and the means to carve his way back into the world. Edmond is reborn, not as the broken man who once begged for justice, but as a phantom cloaked in wealth, influence, and secrets. With every whispered deal, every calculated strike, he tears apart the empire of those who destroyed him. But vengeance is never clean. As the line blurs between justice and obsession, the question remains: is he reclaiming his stolen life… or becoming something darker than the men he hunts? A saga of betrayal, rebirth, and ruthless revenge. Perfect for fans of psychological drama, sharp intrigue, and slow-burn retribution.

A Fair Warning Before You Read: Let’s get one thing straight right now—you might find this novel boring. If you are looking for a fast-paced power fantasy where the protagonist gets an overpowered cheat system, accidentally builds a harem, and spams flashy ultimate attacks to obliterate arrogant young masters, do not read this book. I do not want to waste your time. This story is a slow burn. It is heavily focused on the mechanics of combat, the psychological weight of trauma, and the agonizing friction of survival. You will read chapters dedicated entirely to footwork, breathing techniques, and mana circulation. You will watch the protagonist struggle to take a single step because his soul is deteriorating. The romance does not happen overnight; it is a slow, quiet build based on mutual respect and emotional healing. There are no easy victories here. But if you want a grounded, brutal, and emotionally mature dark fantasy where every ounce of power comes with a devastating price—welcome. The Story: In his past life, Han Jae-Won was a special operations commander. He died in the mud, his legs shattered, apologizing to a squad that had already been wiped out. He wakes up in a new world as Cain, a boy born into a society governed by divine law, magical systems, and sacred Marks. But when Cain undergoes the awakening ritual, the gods give him nothing. The relic remains dark. He is declared "Unmarked"—an anomaly completely ignored by the heavens. But Cain doesn’t need divine blessings. He has the discipline of a soldier. Through grueling, manual training, Cain adapts to a world of magic using pure tactical combat, spatial awareness, and lethal efficiency. He builds a quiet life, forming deep, grounded bonds with a small group of comrades who respect his iron-clad restraint: Rei, a sharp and competitive vanguard; Liora, a proud noble who becomes his equal; and Aera, a gentle healer who becomes his emotional anchor. But the world does not let anomalies live in peace. During a catastrophic dungeon break, Cain is pushed to the brink of death. In his desperation, he awakens something buried deep beneath the world’s foundations. The Black Veil. It is not a system upgrade. It is not a cool, edgy transformation. It is a parasitic, ancient curse left behind by Elios, the First Unmarked—a man whose mind broke under the weight of survival until he slaughtered his own people. When Cain inherits the Black Veil, his RPG-like system dies entirely. He is cut off from the world's laws. Worse, the Black Veil begins eating his soul. Every time he relies on its terrifying power to save his friends, his Soul Integrity drops, his perception of reality distorts, and his humanity slips away. His existence soon triggers a divine alarm. Terrified of the Black Veil’s evolution, the gods do not send monsters. They send the Divine Executors—humans blessed with absolute, reality-bending laws, tasked with erasing Cain from existence. What follows is a brutal, tactical war between Divine Law and the Second Unmarked. Cain must fight using dual blades, spatial manipulation, and his own blood, pushing himself into catastrophic overloads to protect the people he loves. Cain: The Unwritten Soul is a story about the tragedy of power. It is about a soldier who refuses to let his trauma turn him into a monster, fighting a desperate war to hold onto his humanity, his friends, and his mind before the darkness consumes him completely.

Meet Vivian, a powerless Princess who was sold off in an auction the new Emperor sugarcoated as a ball. Sadly for Vivian, the one who got her was Duke the Fat, a lowly count known for being weak and fat. On the night of their consummation, she no longer could hide her misery and burst into tears. But instead of getting a hard slap as she expected for showing her disgust of him, Duke instead started to cry with her?! And instead of forcing himself on her, they TALK instead?! Now meet Duke called by many as The Fat. Duke was never lucky in life as everyone he knew mocked and belittled him. But it wasn't all bad as at least he still had a loving grandpa. And Duke was content with that. Having someone, even if it was just one person who believed in him. Until he didn't. One day his grandpa died and Duke was alone. He wanted to make his grandpa proud, but it was just too hard for him to fight the world alone. That is until he caught sight of Vivian. Read as Vivian becomes Duke's inspiration and how Duke becomes Vivian's pillar. Watch love sprout from a misunderstanding between a fat Count and a lonely Princess. And don't worry! Duke won't be The Fat forever! No. For this is not the story of some countryside Count and his wife. This is the story of Gailasfall, The legendary World Conqueror, The Berserk Dragon, and Eater of Gods. Or as he is known by those close to him, Duke Pendragon, ridiculed during his youth as "The Fat" But now even the Sun, the Moon, and the Stars dare not offend his whose name inspires fear and awe. And his mysterious wife. The enigmatic figure who would one day secretly run the world's politics and economy. "The Phantom Pillar" they named her and those who saw her beauty called her "The Hidden Rose Thorn" But Duke called her by a different name. He called her Vivian. Hello~! Japhet here, I hope you give this story a chance. And if you already have and you loved it: GIVE IT A REVIEW! And share it with your friends! Also, read my other novel "Space Janitor Bop" If you enjoyed how I write comedy and interesting characters, I'm sure you'll also love Space Janitor Bop. I hope you have a nice day and ENJOY! Follow me on Twitter: @JPJaphet Join my Discord Server: https://discord.gg/XEeFvbZ Original Art "Princess and Dragon" by Nikita Volobuev from ArtStation. Check out his art!

There is a thin line between love and hate, who knew when it started to fade between us. Earl of Gravestone is the most dangerous man of the WhiteThrone Empire. Not because he is strong enough to kill them without thinking twice. But he deals in secrets. Secrets that could destroy the peace standing on the thin ice sheets over a flooding river. But he had not gotten all this wrapped up as a gift by his family. He had earned it. Earned to show that one woman that he was worth choosing. To show that he was strong and loved. and he definitely had forgotten her after she left him for another man. Except that… he did not. He was still clutched by her memories to the limit that it hurt him when he breathed. So what would happen if the newest secret he found was…. Her husband was a traitor. If he wants, he could break her life. But would he? The deepening shadow of the crimes he had committed and the darkness within him wanted to devour her. But a tiny part that still remembered her love wanted to save her at the same time. Who would win in the end?

Fantasy/BL R-Rated Slow Burn The story is about Kilian transmigrating into another world and taking over the body of the magicless Kilian who lives there. Kilian Heathgrave, the third son of a Count is a cripple and mistreated in the mansion for not being able to use magic. The many new struggles in a world of magic, nobles, and otherworldly creatures set Kilian out on a journey to find his own strength and get back at the people that mistreated him. With him is his personal knight, but the bond between knight and master becomes blurry. Are the forbidden intimate acts between them, love or just lust? There is someone else who has his eyes set on Kilian, who is not afraid to be forward about his feelings. Author note: Kilian may not know what love is at first, mistaking pleasure for love, so hopefully, the other parties can teach him what really matters. The main story is Fantasy and BL. It is R18, but a slow burn..

Born as the illegitimate son of a maid, Kalden Oriesdett has been subjected to torture.  Until the death of his mother, the real power rose which made Kalden kill all his family and become the heir to the title of Count. Kalden had lost his expression. He was the successor of the imperial wings with a great secret in the bloodline within him. The notorious Count Kalden Oriesdett. It turns out that he is half a vampire.  Can it forever be the secret that he is half a vampire protected?  Who is he really, and what has he lived for? Kalden went about his day by opening one by one the darkness that embraced him so strongly.

A girl who abandoned by her own family moved to Seoul for job and pursue her dreams. All went smooth till she met her love of life. Love always cherish the people but sometimes it break the heart also. A weak person to strong one, who decide their own future always the winner, will she? Do she can solve the mysteries and tantrum in her love life? The girl of strong insight and will power, passionate towards dream. This is her story, the slice of life of Queen, Natasha.....

Thrown in prison for a crime he has not committed, Edmond Dantes is confined to the grim fortress of If. There he learns of a great hoard of treasure hidden on the Isle of Monte Cristo and becomes determined not only to escape but to unearth the treasure and use it to plot the destruction of the three men responsible for his incarceration. A huge popular success when it was first serialized in the 1840s, Dumas was inspired by a real-life case of wrongful imprisonment when writing his epic tale of suffering and retribution. - Published here for the convenience and spreading of this wonderful book. A web serial before the internet existed. Wow!

A girl who abandoned by her own family moved to Seoul for job and pursue her dreams. All went smooth till she met her love of life. Love always cherish the people but sometimes it break the heart also. A weak person to strong one, who decide their own future always the winner, will she? Do she can solve the mysteries and tantrum in her love life? The girl of strong insight and will power, passionate towards dream. This is her story, the slice of life of Queen, Natasha.....