*Alex*
I gotta be in the front today because Jamey decided to get piss ass drunk at four in the morning. I'm usually in the back trying to make new scents for my shop, but I haven't had any new ideas in a while so working in the front was the better option.

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Hopefully I can get a new book because I read all the books i got last week. I haven't been assigned a target since the Nelson ordeal. Only because Claidell thinks I need to calm down from it. I was scared because I've never been caught before, not even as a child. 

The man's grey eyes looked at the body calmly then he suddenly started to turn. He scanned the room as I made my way to the window and jumping out of it. I had turned back trying to figure out who he was as I jammed my earbuds in. He looked handsome his slighty tanned skin and brown hair matched his pine neddle green suit. The weird thing is that he kept looking at me as I walked off. 

Well not the actual me, he saw Rose, the split version of myself. She has a destructive yet protecting personality for when I get too overwhelmed. The weird thing is that we could both have consciousness at the same time. 

I make it to the shop and organized the shelf as the bell rang. "Ah-oh, hello," I said surprised because I didn't think someone would come today, "do you need any help finding anything in particular?"

~Hey it's the guy from last week~ Rose told me ~Yea I know~ 

"Um, no I'm good for now. Thank you." He said calmly as heturned around but i kept staring at him.

~He works at the bookstrore right?~ I asked Rose ~Yea he does but why would he have been at the plaza? It was only for the new medics in town.~ She stated. 

"I'm sorry to bother you, but do you work across the street at the book store?" I asked sitting up straight in the stool.

"Yea I do. I actually own it,"The man said putting a Vanilla Lemon candle down. Do you own this shop?" He returned the question. 

"Yea but I-this is for fun. Imake most of the candles here. I also do incense burners." I put a proud-awkward smile.

He looked for at me for a second slightly confused"How old are you?" The man asked.

"Haha I'm 18 but I'll be 19 in two weeks. You?" I said putting the candle in the bag 

Huh. I'm 20, and that happened last week. Thank you," he took the bag and started to leave.

~He's cute Renise~ Rose said ~I know. I don't think we have any more Vanilla Lemon candles any more though. He took the last one. His hair looked soft too.~ I told Rose 

Would you like to have lunch with me at the store? And the name's Drew"Drew said with a half smile. 

~HE ASKED TO GO TO LUNCH!~Rose screamed ~I know I'm here~ I plainly said

"Um...ye-sure, I'm Alex," I pointed at the nametag I wore.

"Cool see you at 12:30 then, Alex," Drew said nodding and walking out.

"I'm a complete dumbass, Rose," I said dropping my head on the counter as she surfaced through.

"Yea you are," Rose said as she grabbed the phone sitting on the "he most likely read it when he first started talking to you."

"It's a shame you won't let me out all the way. I like my black eyes," She said while looking at our face in the camera. 

"What's wrong with my hazel ones. And I do let you have control when we're alone at the house, plus I haven't been too stressed out lately," I said looking at the time 

"My goodness it's only 10:47. I'd like to ask why mister handsome Drew was at the medic plaza," Rose said spinning around 

"I getting ready to put you back in. So stop complaining if you don't want to. And why would you ask him the first time we actually meet? I shouldn't have been there either," I state matter of factly.

~He's pretty calm looking to have seen a dead man in the room, so he probably was sent by someone too~ Rose thought.

*boop*

Claidell- Hey u got to come to my apartment. I have someone for you.

Alex-Yea okie. I'll be there @ 2 then.

"Yay. You get a target after a damned year," Rose said drastically

"Ya I know, and it was only for a week," I say twisting my hair into a ponytail, "How would you feel if I dyed my hair? Like i've been wanting it a cinnamon brown for a minute."

"It's your world and I'm just living in it, and I'm going back in 'cause I am tired," she says yawning 

I sigh as I write down a list of different scents that may go together. I turn on the music. ~What would it be possible to drown with two pair of lungs?~ My thoughts go on its own tangents as I write the list.
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It's 12:25 I'm a little early, but I want to find a few books. I find five thick dystopian books that I found interesting. 

"Ah, hey. You actually came." Drew said wiping his hands on an apron,"Well I hope you like shrimp alfredo. I probably should have asked what you wanted to eat," He said scratching his neck.

"Yea I like it, and I was going to come after I got done with work to get more books anyway." I say picking up another book," I can help you, if you need it, in the kitchen." 

"Nah I'm good it's already done. You can come up to the kitchen," Drew said turning around into a hallway. 

____________________

"So, where do you go to school?" He asked before eating a forkful of pasta. 

"I don't go to school. I finished before I moved here. I own the candle shop and I help my friend whenever she needs me. Do you go?" I say covering my mouth.

"Nah, I graduated last year. The book shop was my dad's, and just do a bunch of small things," Drew says lacing his fingers together behind his plate. "What books do you typically read?" 

"Dystopian novels mainly but the occasional romance too. You?" I say drinking some water.

"Utopian and horror. Birthday?"

"The twenty-ninth. Yours." 

"It was on the eighth. Hobbies."

We are pratically interogating each other. It slowly transitions into an actual conversation after he seems to run out of questions that didn't pry to far in my life. "So, why do you like dystopian books over any other?" Drew asks while gathering our plates.

Dear Readers,
My name is Vishal. Officially, I am an Otaku. Having read over 500 Manga, Manhua & Manhwa and over 50 Light & Web Novels I was often disappointed by the lack of common sense in plots. I would rather prefer weak characters with common sense rather than stronger but dumb ones.
I found that most of the times, the author would let the Main Characters behave make dumb decisions because if they made the smart decisions, the story would end, then and there. Some commonly used cliches, that could leads to longer plots but feel contrary to common sense are-
1. Male Lead letting a Villain/Evil Character go without killing or crippling him/her because of goodness of his/her heart; only for the Villain to retaliate later and Main Character ends up killing/crippling them anyway. This is why I like those Main Characters who kill them immediately while explaining, "If I kill you, your clan/family would chase me for killing you. If I let you go, you and your clan/family would still chase me. So why should I let you go?" [PS I am not talking about cases where a proper explanation is given for letting the Villain live.]
2. Talking during the battle. I mean seriously? You have time to leisurely chat with the allies or the enemies in the midst of the battle, really? When they are fighting 100 moves in a couple of seconds, they converse like having the time of their lives.
3. The villain is much more powerful than the Main Character, yet the Main Character wouldn't sneak attack. He will take a stance, do a lengthy conversation about how he will defeat him although he is weak. I mean seriously? Wouldn't you attack directly without giving an opponent any chances? Isn't this Battle 101? Sometimes, this happens even when the Opponent has taken a lover or a family member as a hostage. This really drives me crazy!
4. You hide your powers and dual identity from your opponents and the world. Good thing. But why would you do that to your immediate family, best friend and lover? To protect them? How does hiding it protect them? They think that the Main Character is weak and go through more trouble. The Main Character then has to come and save the day anyway. How does telling them your real powers put them in danger? Are the villains going to interrogate them using truth serum? This is never explained properly. I guess it started with Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne.
5. Why would you hide your past from your lover only to over complicate things? Lets take the novel Lucia for example, both Lucia and Duke Taran have secrets. They don't tell it to each other initially, so that it may not affect their relationship, but guess what? Hiding the secret destroys their relationship. The plot is all about how they finally open up to each other. Well the problem could have been solved if they were honest form the beginning. The plots themselves involve and promote this. PS: I am a fan of the Novel Lucia. If you disregard all the smut and lack of common sense clichés the main story is wonderful.
6. Why would you hide the fact that your new buddy is actually your childhood friend? And even watch and evil villain impersonate you? Isn't this stupid? Just for plot development? Why not just tell them?
7. Why would you ever give in to any Blackmail and end up doing even worse things? Don't you know evil people never keep their promises?
8. Why would you let a Communication Gap create a misunderstanding that continue for years and that set the lovers apart only to reunite after 5 years after clearing the said misunderstanding?
9. Why would you hide that you are being bullied from your parents or teachers? Isn't it normal to take action or approach elders?
10. When you transmigrate into a novel or a game, the plot has already changed because of your very existence. Still, when things start Deviating from what you know (mostly because you acted out of character) why would you wonder about story changing? Isn't it obvious for it to change? Also, when you transmigrate, you are in a real world already. it is the new reality. Wouldn't it make sense for you to change things up for your benefit?
11. When you time travel, you have the knowledge of many events that will take place. Why would you wait for minor villains to plot against you exactly like the previous timeline and work to thwart their plans? Isn't it better to be proactive and prudent and destroy them from the beginning?
12. Why would Main Characters always act alone, especially in Cultivation and Fantasy Novels? Why can't they join or get backing of powerful clans? Why not make allies and use them?
Honestly, it felt more like that the authors could have used the common sense, but then the story wouldn't proceed to hundreds or thousands of chapters! Even then, like other readers, I read them all till the end. Because, despite their lack of common sense at times, once you get attached to a particular character or a story, it is almost impossible to let it go. This is the era of Binge Reading and Binge Watching anyway.
Thus, Elated with few and Frustrated with many, I decided to write my own stories. And posted initial chapters of few short stories on my personal blog. Got some good response.
Then, one of the readers of my personal blog told me about WebNovel and I ended up joining it on 22nd December 2020. Luckily, it was running some contests and their themes aligned with my thoughts. So, I ended up participating in the various contests with multiple entries.
"God Parshuram's Dystopian University" is one such entry with the theme of the Male Lead being coming out of seclusion after years, only to find that the world has now turned into a Dystopia. What will do to Survive and help others Survive?
So I came up with "God Parshuram's Dystopian University", where the Main Character is the Legendary Teacher of the Great Warriors Bheeshma & Karna from Mahabharata. He is Super powerful but is impatient and has severe anger management issues. Plus he has to adjust to the Modern society..
This is going to be about  Mutants, Corona Virus, Gods, Science Fiction with a pinch of Mythology and Humor. For those who love these themes, lets go on a Ride.
Anyway, if you are here, that means you have the intention to read this. At the very least you are trying to make up your mind. So if you want an Intelligent plot with smart Main Character (or at least a Main Character with common sense), feel free to read my novels.
You will find references to many Historical, Legendary, Mythical figures and places. The Parallel world Fantasy allows us to fit people of different eras into one era.
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This is the author. Following a month of not updating, I have just gotten back into the groove of writing; continuing both this novel as well as my other novel, Drip Work. I am doing everything I can with time management between writing and IRL errands in order to have a steady rate ofr kind  chapters for both novels I am working on. 

This novel was initially part of a contest for Dystopian novels last month, and about a few weeks ago I learned it won bronze tier, which is why starting today I'll try to have a steady release of chapters for this novel in particular, when I'm not working on Drip Work. 

Thank you audience for your kind understanding. Your readership and commentary is valuable for the development of this novel.

Everyone wants a happy life, but not everyone is reasonable enough at how they make themselves happy. 

Elotro Risas loves his nation of Decou, but nothing breaks his heart more than seeing his fellow Decouns slowly killing themselves with a certain nootropic known as Blue Moon, as if Decou hasn't had its tough hardships enough throughout history. 

Within a nation of a bleak, weird and dark future, Elotro goes on a journey to not only eliminate Blue Moon, but with a new age full of firm rules, laws, and certain people in society, will he be able to achieve what he calls as "the ultimate form" of serving his country?

I am making my multiverse novels called Mystic World. My worldbuilding. I want to know what type of stories you want to read.

1 Mystic World: Song of Light and Dark.

A world where men bond with spirits to become mystical warriors, filled with endless wars. An eldritch entity reincarnates and a chosen one rises. What would be their fate?

Genre: Fantasy, Adventure and War

2 Mystic World: Bond of scarlet thread.

A girl who witnessed a horrifying event in past meets a special half-human boy with a dark parentage. How will her life turn out?

Genre: Fantasy and Romance

3 Mystic World: Fallenborne

A boy is given a system due to his parentage. What would be his fate in a dystopian world going through a war?

Genre: Fantasy, Action and Adventure

Blake Austin. 
Seventeen years old.
Medium high height.
Lean body.
Olive skin.
Black hair.
Dark eyes.

In case you are wondering, that's me. Blake Austin. 

My Father's sur-name wasn't Austin. It was Williams. David Williams. Once I asked him why he chose Austin for my sur-name. He said that Austin is a sur-name of a famous author. Some of her works were considered 'Classics'. 

Were. Not anymore. 

I've read some of the dystopian novels of your age, stored safely and properly in a hidden chamber of my Father's closet. No one knows. Not a single soul.

From those novels, I got to know that some people, of your age, thought a Future Dictator would destroy every kind of literature to make the fellow servants unable to think like a scholar.

Little did they know what would actually happen.

They didn't destroy the literary works, nor did they replace them...

They changed them. The OneGov changed the precious works of the Past. They analyzed every word, every sentence, every paragraph and changed the parts they thought went against them. 

No one knows. That the books are not original... without the Leaders. 

As my Mother is a Leader, my Dad knows too. And from my Dad, me. He has some very old and original versions of 'classic' novels... a whole bookshelf. with other literary works. Poetry, Fiction, Fantasy, Dystopia.

"Who gave you these books?" I remember asking once I finished a book called The Hunger Games. 

My Father said, this book was very famous. 

You may not recognise it. Maybe your time is far, far behind. But don't worry. Suzanne Collins will be born when the time will come and she will, one day, start writing about the life of Katniss, Peeta and lovely Prim. I will not talk about Gale... for some reasons, (maybe unknown reasons) I hate him. No. I dislike him. Hate is such a strong word.

Anyways, back to the topic. I was younger then. Classics seemed boring. Dystopia seemed exciting. So, I settled in reading dystopias.

"Many of them, I inherited from my Father, your Grandpa. Some of them, I bought from Black Market," my Father replied, handing me Catching Fire, the next book of the series.

"What is Black Market?" my little self asked.
"You'll know once you grow up."

Contended with the reply, I started surfing through the life of young Ms. Everdeen.

So, yeah. I am one of the very, very, very few persons who have tasted the real works of literature. 

Those days have become old.

My life is boring. My people are boring. And I am desperate to change it. Desperate. You hear me?

My Mother is a Leader of OneGov. My Father - is dead. Mixed with nature. And my world is overtaken by the OneGov.

My life continues to be boring until one day...

One day, my best friend shows me the hidden Academy of rebels. Then, my life turns. My life turns to be adventurous. That's what I wanted, right?

...until I fell in love...
...and until... the paradise was lost...

Dear Readers,
My name is Vishal. Officially, I am an Otaku. Having read over 500 Manga, Manhua & Manhwa and over 50 Light & Web Novels I was often disappointed by the lack of common sense in plots. I would rather prefer weak characters with common sense rather than stronger but dumb ones.
I found that most of the times, the author would let the MCs behave make dumb decisions because if they made the smart decisions, the story would end, then and there. Some commonly used cliches, that could leads to longer plots but feel contrary to common sense are-
1. MC letting a Villain/Evil Character go without killing or crippling him/her because of goodness of his/her heart; only for the Villain to retaliate later and MC ends up killing/crippling them anyway. This is why I like those MCs who kill them immediately while explaining, "If I kill you, your clan/family would chase me for killing you. If I let you go, you and your clan/family would still chase me. So why should I let you go?" [PS I am not talking about cases where a proper explanation is given for letting the Villain live.]
2. Talking during the battle. I mean seriously? You have time to leisurely chat with the allies or the enemies in the midst of the battle, really? When they are fighting 100 moves in a couple of seconds, they converse like having the time of their lives.
3. The villain is much more powerful than the MC, yet MC wouldn't sneak attack. He will take a stance, do a lengthy conversation about how he will defeat him although he is weak. I mean seriously? Wouldn't you attack directly without giving an opponent any chances? Isn't this Battle 101? Sometimes, this happens even when the Opponent has taken a lover or a family member as a hostage. This really drives me crazy!
4. You hide your powers and dual identity from your opponents and the world. Good thing. But why would you do that to your immediate family, best friend and lover? To protect them? How does hiding it protect them? They think that the MC is weak and go through more trouble. The MC then has to come and save the day anyway. How does telling them your real powers put them in danger? Are the villains going to interrogate them using truth serum? This is never explained properly. I guess it started with Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne.
5. Why would you hide your past from your lover only to over complicate things? Lets take the novel Lucia for example, both Lucia and Duke Taran have secrets. They don't tell it to each other initially, so that it may not affect their relationship, but guess what? Hiding the secret destroys their relationship. The plot is all about how they finally open up to each other. Well the problem could have been solved if they were honest form the beginning. The plots themselves involve and promote this. PS: I am a fan of the Novel Lucia. If you disregard all the smut and lack of common sense cliches the main story is wonderful.
6. Why would you hide the fact that your new buddy is actually your childhood friend? And even watch and evil villain impersonate you? Isn't this stupid? Just for plot development? Why not just tell them?
7. Why would you ever give in to any Blackmail and end up doing even worse things? Don't you know evil people never keep their promises?
8. Why would you let a Communication Gap create a misunderstanding that continue for years and that set the lovers apart only to reunite after 5 years after clearing the said misunderstanding?
9. Why would you hide that you are being bullied from your parents or teachers? Isn't it normal to take action or approach elders?
10. When you transmigrate into a novel or a game, the plot has already changed because of your very existence. Still, when things start Deviating from what you know (mostly because you acted out of character) why would you wonder about story changing? Isn't it obvious for it to change? Also, when you transmigrate, you are in a real world already. it is the new reality. Wouldn't it make sense for you to change things up for your benefit?
11. When you time travel, you have the knowledge of many events that will take place. Why would you wait for minor villains to plot against you exactly like the previous timeline and work to thwart their plans? Isn't it better to be proactive and prudent and destroy them from the beginning?
12. Why would MCs always act alone, especially in Cultivation and Fantasy Novels? Why can't they join or get backing of powerful clans? Why not make allies and use them?
Honestly, it felt more like that the authors could have used the common sense, but then the story wouldn't proceed to hundreds or thousands of chapters! Even then, like other readers, I read them all till the end. Because, despite their lack of common sense at times, once you get attached to a particular character or a story, it is almost impossible to let it go. This is the era of Binge Reading and Binge Watching anyway.
Thus, Elated with few and Frustrated with many, I decided to write my own stories. And posted initial chapters of few short stories on my personal blog. Got some good response.

Then, one of the readers of my personal blog told me about WebNovel and I ended up joining it on 22nd December 2020. Luckily, it was running some contests and their themes aligned with my thoughts. So, I ended up participating in the various contests with multiple entries.
"Supreme Sect" is one such entry with the theme of the Male Lead being an Overpowered Character who has reached the highest level and is looking for a New Challenge". 
This is going to be about Gods, Cultivation, Big Harem, OP Male Lead using his brains rather than his brawns all the time. Oh there are some talks about Sex (but no explicit R-18). For those who love these themes, lets go on a Ride.
Anyway, if you are here, that means you have the intention to read this. At the very least you are trying to make up your mind. So if you want an Intelligent plot with smart MC (or at least MC with common sense), feel free to read my novels.
You will find references to many Historical, Legendary, Mythical figures and places. The Parallel world Fantasy allows us to fit people of different eras into one era.
-----------
#If you like Strong Male Lead who is a Unique Elementalist being able to use the power of Orthodox elements like Fire, Light, Heat  as well as the ability to wield the power of Elements of the Periodic Table; you may want to check out "Karna The True Elementalist"
https://cutt.ly/Karna
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#If you like Strong Female Lead who also happens to be a Magical Beast turning into a Super Villain to eliminate all other Villains who harmed and killed her friends, family and tribe, you may want to check out "Sol Invictus Saga of the Avenger Princess"
https://cutt.ly/SOTAP
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#If you like Magic, Military Strategy, Mythology and Ultra-Genius Level Overpowered MC you may want to check out "Abhimanyu The Scion of Soma & Indra"
https://cutt.ly/Abhimanyu
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#If you like to know how a retired God would return to active duty to train humans, in order to save humanity in a Dystopian Planet please check out "God Parshuram's Dystopian University"
https://cutt.ly/Parshuram
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#If you find the idea of a Campus Romance between a female engineering student and her training instructor enticing, you may want to check out "Naina and Abhay's Love Story"
https://cutt.ly/Naina
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#If you like GOBLINS, Demons, Race Wars, Interracial University, Campus Life and a legendary warrior reincarnated as a Goblin  you may want to check out "Eklavya The Cursed Hero"

https://cutt.ly/Ekvalya
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The name of this Project has been changed from Supreme Sect to Immortal Sect. This is a Fan Fiction Version of the popular Chinese Manhua "Metropolitan System".

There are more ways of making your enemies suffer than killing. There is a term called 'fate worse than death'. How about punishing a rapist by making him impotent or turning him into a girl and throwing into a brothel? If the villain abuses people, how about making him a slave? If the evil doer is a girl how about turning her into an old lady? How about making your enemies fight and destroy each-other while you enjoy the show? Jiang Bai is such a different kind of Overpowered Male Lead. He is also known as the Harem Emperor.

In his previous life, he defeated the Emperor of the Immortals thereby becoming the Highest Being in the process. However, the Multi-verse has been destroyed and he has been left alone. He could re-create the whole multi-verse but decides to go back to the world in the past; since He wants to be with his family and his many lovers with whom he shared strong bonds.

He wants to get rid of all the regrets of his life. He was forced to millions of humans because of the Metropolitan System; this time he wouldn't kill wantonly but will punish the culprits in his own way. Those who stand in his way or follow evil, JB will teach them unique lesson. He would also give a chance to reform to people who are worthy. Rather than waiting for them to act, he would plan and be proactive to avoid trouble. He would publicize his power and authority; but wouldn’t deliberately hide his powers but will be in the limelight. He would help the people he couldn't earlier.
The Known Realms in increasing order are:
1.	Practitioner
2.	Master
3.	Grand Master
4.	8th to 1st Step Peak Master (1st being the highest)
5.	King
6.	Greater King
7.	Emperor
8.	Great Emperor (Pseudo Gods / Gods of Legends)
9.	Immortals
10.	King Immortal
11.	Emperor Immortal
12.	Supreme Deity / Supreme Being / Real God
13.	Ancient Gods and Demons
There are half-step stages and sub-levels as well.
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1. https://www.VishalGupta.One
2. https://www.SupremeWorld.One
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Author's other works that might interest you:
1 Karna The True Elementalist - https://cutt.ly/Karna
2 Abhimanyu The Scion of Soma & Indra - https://cutt.ly/Abhimanyu

Dear Readers,
My name is Vishal. Officially, I am an Otaku. Having read over 500 Manga, Manhua & Manhwa and over 50 Light & Web Novels I was often disappointed by the lack of common sense in plots. I would rather prefer weak characters with common sense rather than stronger but dumb ones.
I found that most of the times, the author would let the MCs behave make dumb decisions because if they made the smart decisions, the story would end, then and there. Some commonly used cliches, that could leads to longer plots but feel contrary to common sense are-
1. MC letting a Villain/Evil Character go without killing or crippling him/her because of goodness of his/her heart; only for the Villain to retaliate later and MC ends up killing/crippling them anyway. This is why I like those MCs who kill them immediately while explaining, "If I kill you, your clan/family would chase me for killing you. If I let you go, you and your clan/family would still chase me. So why should I let you go?" [PS I am not talking about cases where a proper explanation is given for letting the Villain live.]
2. Talking during the battle. I mean seriously? You have time to leisurely chat with the allies or the enemies in the midst of the battle, really? When they are fighting 100 moves in a couple of seconds, they converse like having the time of their lives.
3. The villain is much more powerful than the MC, yet MC wouldn't sneak attack. He will take a stance, do a lengthy conversation about how he will defeat him although he is weak. I mean seriously? Wouldn't you attack directly without giving an opponent any chances? Isn't this Battle 101? Sometimes, this happens even when the Opponent has taken a lover or a family member as a hostage. This really drives me crazy!
4. You hide your powers and dual identity from your opponents and the world. Good thing. But why would you do that to your immediate family, best friend and lover? To protect them? How does hiding it protect them? They think that the MC is weak and go through more trouble. The MC then has to come and save the day anyway. How does telling them your real powers put them in danger? Are the villains going to interrogate them using truth serum? This is never explained properly. I guess it started with Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne.
5. Why would you hide your past from your lover only to over complicate things? Lets take the novel Lucia for example, both Lucia and Duke Taran have secrets. They don't tell it to each other initially, so that it may not affect their relationship, but guess what? Hiding the secret destroys their relationship. The plot is all about how they finally open up to each other. Well the problem could have been solved if they were honest form the beginning. The plots themselves involve and promote this. PS: I am a fan of the Novel Lucia. If you disregard all the smut and lack of common sense cliches the main story is wonderful.
6. Why would you hide the fact that your new buddy is actually your childhood friend? And even watch and evil villain impersonate you? Isn't this stupid? Just for plot development? Why not just tell them?
7. Why would you ever give in to any Blackmail and end up doing even worse things? Don't you know evil people never keep their promises?
8. Why would you let a Communication Gap create a misunderstanding that continue for years and that set the lovers apart only to reunite after 5 years after clearing the said misunderstanding?
9. Why would you hide that you are being bullied from your parents or teachers? Isn't it normal to take action or approach elders?
10. When you transmigrate into a novel or a game, the plot has already changed because of your very existence. Still, when things start Deviating from what you know (mostly because you acted out of character) why would you wonder about story changing? Isn't it obvious for it to change? Also, when you transmigrate, you are in a real world already. it is the new reality. Wouldn't it make sense for you to change things up for your benefit?
11. When you time travel, you have the knowledge of many events that will take place. Why would you wait for minor villains to plot against you exactly like the previous timeline and work to thwart their plans? Isn't it better to be proactive and prudent and destroy them from the beginning?
12. Why would MCs always act alone, especially in Cultivation and Fantasy Novels? Why can't they join or get backing of powerful clans? Why not make allies and use them?
Honestly, it felt more like that the authors could have used the common sense, but then the story wouldn't proceed to hundreds or thousands of chapters! Even then, like other readers, I read them all till the end. Because, despite their lack of common sense at times, once you get attached to a particular character or a story, it is almost impossible to let it go. This is the era of Binge Reading and Binge Watching anyway.
Thus, Elated with few and Frustrated with many, I decided to write my own stories. Then, I came to know about WebNovel and joined it on 22nd December 2020. Luckily, it was running some contests and their themes aligned with my thoughts. So, I ended up participating in the various contests with multiple entries.
"Eklavya The Cursed Hero" is one such entry with the theme of the Male Lead being a Goblin or being reborn a Goblin and having an Adventure. The first two things that came to my mind are obviously "Goblin Slayer" and "Re:Monster".
This is going to be neither of those things. I will stick to Global Mythology, Cultivation and Action/Adventure themes. For those who love those themes lets go on a Ride.
Anyway, if you are here, that means you have the intention to read this. At least you are trying to make up your mind. So if you want an Intelligent plot with smart MC (or at least MC with common sense), feel free to read my novels.
You will find references to many Historical, Legendary, Mythical figures and places. The Parallel world allows us to fit people of different eras into one era.
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"R-rated romance movies aren't for everyone. How about a change of subject, since you look a little uncomfortable: What's your favorite book series?"
"I am currently reading Ian Fleming's 'Casino Royale'. The first installment of the James Bond series. Pretty much anything action, adventure, or mystery. Some of my all-time favorite series include Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson, J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter, and Anthony Horowitz's Alex Rider. I also enjoy 'Lord of the Rings', 'The Chronicles of Narnia', Encyclopedia Brown, Nancy Drew, The Hardy Boys, and may others. What about you?"
"I've always enjoyed the classic dystopian sci-fi novels, such as '1984', 'Animal Farm', 'I, Robot', 'Dune', and 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'. My mom also insisted that I read Jane Austen, Nicholas Sparks, and other romance authors. That's how I got into E. L. James and J. Kenner."
"So, you're a nerd and a romantic." I catch myself giggling a bit. {Gosh, what is this man doing to me. I've become a blushing schoolgirl.}
"Fine, go ahead. Make fun of me. But in my defense Orwell and Asimov are good writers. And you can't tell me that 'Pride and Prejudice' isn't a good book. It has history and finesse. What more could you want?"
"Okay, okay! I didn't mean to offend you, I'm just surprised is all."
"What, that I read romance novels?"
"No. That you read actual books."
"Harsh. But understandable. Most actors and celebrities don't portray themselves in a way that suggests any of us have the time or willingness to sit and read anything other than tabloid articles about ourselves."
We continue to talk about books for a while. Both pizzas were amazing. All good things must come to an end though. Austin takes me home and kisses me goodnight. It's an unexpected, but soft and gentle kiss. {Wow. I guess a second date isn't out of the question then.}
"Goodnight, Alexandra."
"Goodnight." {Something about the way he says my name in that dark accent of his drives me wild. I just hope that he doesn't notice.}
I take a shower I notice a new text from Austin. [Hey, I had a good time tonight. Would you like to go on a second date? I was thinking we could go to the movies sometime during the next week.] {Maybe it's best I leave that for tomorrow morning. That way I'm not making a hasty decision, right?}
 
When I woke up, I responded to Austin's text: [I have a commission due at the end of the week, but I think I can spare enough time for a date.]
[Good. Let's say Friday at 6?]
[Sounds like a plan.]
[It's a date then. 😉]
I call my mom, as I do almost every Sunday. She is excited that I've actually gone out on a date for once. Everything is going well at home, and we are all set for dinner tonight. She tells me to invite Zach, and I agree that it would be good for him after dinner with his mother.
I decide to go talk to him in person and drive over to his apartment.
"Hey. I wasn't expecting you today. Is everything alright?"
"Yeah. My mom invited you to dinner tonight. I told her about dinner with your mother the other day."
"Okay." He laughs a bit, and I can't help but smile. "I'll go to dinner with you and your family."
"I will text her to let her know."
"Uh… just out of curiosity, how was your date with Austin last night?"
"It was great! Have you heard of Pizza Pi? Their mac'n'cheese pizza is surprisingly amazing."
"Pi as in 3.14?"
"Yep. Kinda funny if you think about it."
"I think Sam said something about that place at some point. Maybe it had something to do with one of her dates. I can never keep them all straight. Anyway, how did it go? Do you have a second date lined up?"
"Actually, yes. Friday at 6. I believe we are headed to a movie theater."
"That sounds like fun. I'm glad you had a good time. Speaking of time, we should probably get going before your parents start to worry about your whereabouts."

Alexandra Kay Moran is a freelance artist and interior designer.

Zackary  Holland is Alex's Best friend, and is an officer of the Central City Police Department.

Austin King is an actor playing a motorcycle cop in a TV series being filmed in Central City.

Austin hires Alex to redesign his new apartment, and her life is never the same again.

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