the cask of amontillado setting

What does it feel like to find yourself inside the novel of an author you hated? How will you survive in a world that's filled with cliché? Well, something similar happened here. Once there was an unpopular fantasy novel author. However, for certain reasons, he died a pathetic death. Later he found out that the world he reincarnated in was the same as the novel of an author he hated the most. The only person he never wanted to talk to again…he was reincarnated inside that very person’s novel. This is his story! The story of the man who was known by the name “Zero” in his second life. The story of how he survived without plot armor in a world filled with cliché situations, only in the favor of the MC of that novel. This is, the Author’s Reincarnation in a Fantasy Setting!! ---------------------------- The cover image is not mine and I can remove it if the original owner wants. A/N - The mc is the anti-hero type and the reasons for why he is like that and what happened in his past will be revealed as you move forward in the story. UPDATE SCHEDULE - 2 CHAPTER/DAY Join the discord server - https://discord.gg/ssWjUZ4dND

Suk Yang: The Rise of a Legend Born under a blood-red sunset, Suk Yang emerged into a world of swords, secret clans, and unyielding power. Betrayed and imprisoned in his youth, he returns years later as a formidable warrior, his golden eyes burning with wrath and destiny. In a land where strength decides fate, Suk Yang battles merciless enemies, uncovers dark conspiracies, and walks a path fraught with danger. Yet amidst the chaos, his heart remains bound to the one he loves—a beacon of hope in a world consumed by violence. This is the story of a boy who became a legend, rising from shadows to claim justice, honor, and glory, leaving an indelible mark upon the world of martial clans.

Abner Aarush was born in the slums. To be accurate, he was dumped by his good-for-nothing parents in the slums when he was 6 months old. Hard to imagine how a 6 month old infant can survive all by himself in such a dangerous and disgusting place. But Abner somehow managed to survive and live in such a dark place, and even managed to go even deeper into the darkest place of all. The Underworld. The place where the sun doesn’t shine, somewhere light doesn’t reach. He ruled over the dark, and all the people in the dark like him. Yet he tried to bring them light. He saw everyday how people suffered there, even some who said they were alright, alright doing such awful, sinful things yet were crying on the inside. He tried to give them even a tiny bit of light but, he died. And came to in someone else’s body. What will become of him? What will become of his gang? What will become of all his efforts? There’s no way Abner will just let all his hard work go to waste. Definitely not on his watch. So read on as Abner takes back what was rightfully his and bring the whole sun shining down on the slums and the Underworld. ———————————————————————— I was inspired by one of the scenes in the novel “I Am the Monarch” to write this story. WARNING: All fantasy, not true. Especially the ending.

One-line summary: She is his lifelong obsession, to the point where he was willing to be a third wheel, scorned by society, just to wedge his way into her relationship with her fiancé. Synopsis: Cold-hearted and indifferent female lead + Scheming and subservient CEO male lead Summary: Rong Xiu’s biggest regret in life was missing out on Fan Xia. He secretly loved Fan Xia for 7 years. Watched her go public with her boyfriend. Watched her kiss her boyfriend at their wedding. Until that man blissfully nestled in Fan Xia’s arms, obtaining everything he could only dream of. The crazy jealousy stripped away his hidden secret love, layer by layer, burning like wildfire. Fan Xia, how can I have you! 【Reading and Trigger Warning Guide】 1. Female dominant, male submissive, male pregnancy 2. Male lead schemes his way to the top, male competition Author: Hai Da Ren

The female protagonist is a wildly popular heartthrob with a natural halo. The male protagonist is a crazily obsessed and self-abasing loyal dog. Qiu Shu, the top scholar’s daughter, is pure, elegant and incomparably enchanting, captivating countless admirers. Being favored by the eldest prince, the most handsome man in the capital, and becoming his wife in a single move is truly the pride of a poor student. However, what they don’t know is that the seemingly bright and splendid female protagonist lives in a battlefield of jealousy every day. The cute and adorable young empress is unusually attached to her. The gentlemanly and upright young empress dowager has an ambiguous relationship with her. Even her aloof and proud eldest prince is actually a gloomy and petty jealous husband. [Reading Guide] 1. This novel is 1v1. The male protagonist is truly humble. Don’t read if you dislike it. 2. Male pregnancy. The female protagonist is loved by everyone. 3. There are one-sided yuri feelings. The female protagonist is straight. Don’t read if you dislike it!

Jason Keller, an engineering student, is chosen by the Enigma, an alien system that came to earth and gave its inhabitant mission to survive. When the other needs to survive easy, normal, hard or even unreal difficulties, Jason is forced by Enigma to undergoe the calamity.

Since it's creation,Japan has been haunted by demons. Beings made from the supernatural energy that arises from the negative emotions of living beings. But,a lone vagabond warrior has been killing demons to protect the people of this damned country and to get some money. This mysterious man with no known past is Taro Tsubasa. How did he come to be? Where did he get his powers? Find out as he does. Accompany him on his journey through Japan to figure out. (Dropped)

When the crown dies, the empire of Magadh is quick to delve into a chaos of blood and tears. Three heirs to the kingdom, and each with their own motivation. Who will take control? The royal queen holds so much power that she will not stop before putting her own son on the throne. But then what of the crown prince? In all this mess, Sanjay has his own plans. To outsiders, he is nothing but a wastrel second prince drowning in wine and women. To insiders, he is a chance to oppose the hard-to-control crown prince's faction. To the queen, he is just another stepping stone for her son. Then there is Angad- the up-and-coming rising star of the royal army and the captain of the eastern division. He is the dear nephew of The Grand General. A blunt, disciplined, and cold guy, he is known for his flaring hot temper. When the two opposing storms inadvertently clash, what calamity would hit the streets of Magadh? **All places and names have only been used as references. I am no history expert, so please don't look for geographical or political accuracy!**

Before marrying my sworn enemy, we set three ground rules: after the wedding, we would each have our own fun and not interfere with each other. But after we got married. I go to a bar; I've barely left when he arrives. I flirt with a boy toy, but before my hand even touches him, he has already tattled on me to my family. Reaching the end of my rope, I mocked him, "You don't happen to like me, do you? Didn't you say you wouldn't even date a dog?" He didn't hesitate: "Woof..."

Sophie Wexler transmigrated into a novel about The Galaxy, becoming the vicious, F-rank Healer-class cannon fodder. The original owner constantly caused trouble and made things difficult for the female lead, earning her the hatred of the entire internet. Upon transmigrating and seeing that everything had been ruined by the original owner, Sophie's only thought was: "What kind of nightmare start is this?!" To escape the original owner's fate, Sophie Wexler worked diligently, conducted herself conscientiously, stayed away from the male and female leads, compensated the soldiers harmed by the original owner, and strove to be a model citizen of The Galaxy, absolutely refusing to be the cannon fodder 'offed' by the Imperial Marshal! Broke and powerless, Sophie also had to support a man who'd been innocently dragged into the original owner's mess. She had no choice but to hustle. She started live streaming, became a masked singer, and held concerts. At first, netizens were scornful: 【Tsk, how good can she possibly sound?】 Later, the netizens were forced to eat their words. 【Damn, that's so good I'm on my knees!】 【What the hell, the violent episode of my Disorder Period has actually been soothed?!】 【The toxins in my Spiritual Sea have actually been eliminated!】 Her live streams went viral, the masked singer became a huge sensation, and tickets for her concerts were snapped up across The Galaxy. Sophie was content, thinking, "This time, I must have finally escaped the original owner's fate, right?" But what do you know, the man I've been doting on and supporting is actually the Imperial Marshal?! --- One day, Yancey Forrest came home to find that the boisterous person who was always claiming to be good to him was gone. His eyes darkened. Provoke me and then think you can leave? After catching her, Yancey traced his fingertips along Sophie's neck, smiling gently. "Why run?" Sophie trembled. "You... you're the Imperial Marshal?" His identity exposed, Yancey Forrest took her hand and slowly placed it on his own neck ring. "You know I won't kill you, don't you?"