sliceoflife

Hi! My name is [Redacted], but most people just call me Focaccia Bread — or Foca. I’m writing this mostly for fun, but also to share my stories, my questionable life choices, and the music that somehow came out of them. Come along for the ride as I recount how I accidentally built a successful entertainment company and somehow helped create actual music legends. Fair warning: I do not tell stories in order. My brain jumps timelines like a fever dream, so expect chaos, time skips, and zero apologies. I’m weird. I’m quirky. I embrace it with both arms and half a bagel. I know — I’m cringe. But at least I’m free. XD If you wanna listen to the Jams (Music) appearing here, you can go listen to them in YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@FocacciaBread-Music) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ecDiwv85yqoktTR4h569L?si=CHJzNohaTwiTgukcKickMQ) and other streaming platforms.

Short Story. No unnecessary characters. Very rare plot. --- In the glass-and-steel heart of the city, one woman’s word is absolute. In the silent sanctuary of the soul, one man’s devotion is unbreakable. Smriti is the architect of a global empire, a CEO whose beauty is as legendary as her cold, calculating ruthlessness. She has spent her life acquiring everything she ever desired, convinced that power is the only truth and wealth is the only safety. But when she encounters Manu, an unremarkable employee with an extraordinary sense of peace, the foundation of her world begins to crack. Manu wants nothing that Smriti can offer. He lives a life of profound surrender, a "divine play" where he is merely an actor performing for a higher source. To a woman used to owning souls, Manu’s non-attachment is the ultimate provocation. Driven by a hunger she cannot name, Smriti descends into a dark, obsessive quest to possess the one man who is truly free. As she attempts to pull him into her gilded cage, she finds herself drawn instead into his world of silence and chanting. To have him, she must face the one thing she fears most: the annihilation of her own ego. How do you capture a heart that has already let go of the world? Divine Love is an exploration of the thin line between obsession and devotion. It is a story of power meeting peace, where a "Goddess of Commerce" must decide if she is willing to lose everything including herself to become a part of a script she didn't write.

What if one day… you walked into Hogwarts? Would you stay? Anne Roland Reeve, isn’t supposed to be in the wizarding world. Pulled from the real world into a realm of spells, secrets, and sorcery, she’s not chasing magic… she's chasing meaning. And when she crosses paths with Hermione Granger in Diagon Alley, everything changes. A spark. A mystery. A connection that defies worlds. As Anne unravels the strange rules of this new reality, and the deeper truths behind soul bonds, ancient legends, and emerald rings—she’s faced with the ultimate question: Will you stay in a world that wasn’t meant for you, for the sake of someone who might be? "This ring holds my three souls and seven spirits... Miss Granger, will you marry me?"

Prologue — Reborn in Naruto as Zhongli! A Tailed Beast Ball filled Ayato’s vision. No escape. No cover. Certain death. Then— 【Ding! Multiverse Role-Playing System activated.】 【First draw complete. Please select your role.】 Three golden options flashed before his eyes: 【Option 1】 Genshin Impact — Geo Archon — Morax — Zhongli 【Option 2】 One Piece — Warlord — Thousand-Armed Buggy 【Option 3】 Pokémon — Endure Pokémon — Wobbuffet Ayato didn’t hesitate. “Zhongli.” Golden light exploded. He calmly raised his hand as the Tailed Beast Ball roared closer. “My reputation as Zhongli, the human-disabling machine, wasn’t earned for nothing.” in this do io have to include lin1 or not

There was no life in her face, and no question in her eyes. A girl living on the edge of awareness — sleeping in corners, speaking only to silence. She arranges nuts with delicate care, kills birds with gentle hands, and smiles a disturbingly gentle smile. Makoto never knew that when he was asked to look after her, he would find himself in the presence of something that resembles neither humanity… nor madness. But then again— who ever said pain is born in ways we can understand?

After a fatal accident, siblings Haruto and Airi awaken in a world blessed by a goddess. Airi gains the ability to tame mythical creatures — even legendary beasts bow to her innocence. Haruto… receives a power unlike anything granted by the goddess. Magic beyond reason. Swordsmanship that terrifies even monsters. A presence so overwhelming that creatures kneel without a command. Airi dreams of friendship. Haruto dreams of peace. But a world filled with magic and kingdoms hungry for power won’t let them live quietly. Together, they will build a home. Together, they will face this world. Because for Haruto, there is one absolute truth: He will destroy anything that tries to take his sister away.

Hundreds of years ago, a colossal comet struck the southern continent and spewed out a deadly virus that brought the world to the brink of destruction. The surviving humans sought refuge behind the walls or a steel fortress of the remaining civilizations. However, in the midst of a world decaying with metal and blood, a mysterious boy suddenly wakes up from his slumber. His name is Cain, an ordinary boy trapped in a reality that is not his own. Under a perpetual neon sky, Cain must struggle to survive, facing a new world filled with cruel fate and the horrors of terror that lurk beyond the iron walls. Then, when despair almost consumed him, a system window appeared before him. [Null Sequence requesting your permission to install!] A whisper of emptiness offered him salvation, which demanded a price from him.

On an ordinary examination day at a rural college that comes alive only a few times a year, a disciplined young man experiences a moment so small it almost goes unnoticed—a soft tap on his desk, a calm voice asking for help. He doesn’t even see her face then. But when he later recognizes the girl behind that voice, something quietly irreversible begins. What starts as a nameless, expectation-free attraction slowly unfolds into a long emotional journey shaped by timing, distance, restraint, and unspoken feelings. He walks forward with patience and respect, aware that she sees him only as a classmate, while his feelings deepen in silence. Their paths cross and separate through examinations, conversations, missed chances, and life’s quiet decisions. A Long Way is a tender, realistic story about how love does not always arrive loudly or equally—and how sometimes, the longest journeys are not measured in miles, but in the years it takes to understand what a single moment truly meant.

Grant Calder dreams of becoming Unova’s next Champion. When a clumsy, courageous Oshawatt chooses him, his journey begins alongside a mischievous rival with elite ambitions. From small-town roads to towering Gyms, friendships, battles, and destiny collide in an adventure where heart matters most— forging legends and unforgettable bonds together always. -----—-------—----------—------ Kind of anime like setting so even involved Pokemon will hold their own a bit against evolved Some anime power of friendship will be there and such Please enjoy

Dan Lewis was an ordinary office worker, until he was falsely accused of murder and sentenced to life in prison. On the night he lost everything, he awakened as something inhuman. When a mysterious phenomenon grants every human on Earth strange powers; monsters emerge from portals, and a once thriving society crumbles overnight. In the chaos, Dan discovers the truth behind his transformation: he is a vampire. Hunted by the law, haunted by guilt, and driven by the desperate need to find his daughter’s killer, Dan escaped into a world where power decides survival. As beasts invade the streets and humans evolve into something more, and something worse, Dan must learn what it means to be a monster in a world that no longer belongs to the weak.

Dennis died a failure. He woke up as a kobold hatchling; one of the weakest races in a brutal game world where survival favored the strong. Kobolds lived in caves, worshipped dragons, and hoarded treasure they could never protect. Again and again, their clans were wiped out. But Dennis—now Kyle—saw the flaw. Chosen by the Greater Kobold System, he was tasked with an impossible mission: Lead the kobold race to prosperity. Starting from nothing, Kyle would change how kobolds lived, fought, and expanded. No blind faith. No useless hoarding. Only strategy, numbers, and growth. From a single cave to a rising domain, this is the story of how the weakest race began its climb through survival and domination. Extra Tags: #NoHarem #Supernatural #Familyman #RelatableMc

An Arc Reactor. The symbol of the future. Of ingenuity. Of a legacy. And a slacker. This story is about a brilliant but lazy human who reincarnates into the Marvel Universe. He awakens in the year 1975, staring up at the smiling faces of Howard and Maria Stark. Now, existing as an infant Tony Stark, he needs to figure out the specific laws of his new reality while preparing to navigate a world of Gods, Aliens, and Infinity Stones. (Knowledgeable MC, but limited by the timeline. His meta-knowledge is his superpower, but it is also his greatest source of paranoia.) (THE MULTIVERSE PROBLEM: He retains all knowledge of the MCU and Comics, but he does not know which specific Earth he inhabits. Is it Earth-616? The Cinematic Universe? The Ultimates? He must survive long enough to find out, knowing that one wrong assumption could be fatal.) Hope you enjoy!

This story is written as a gift—first and foremost—for my loyal readers from India, whose presence has never once shifted from the top. Your consistency, curiosity, and quiet companionship through my work have shaped this book more than you may realize. Set in a world that mirrors our own yet feels slightly sharper, this story follows a young protagonist navigating life between contrasting spaces: intimacy and influence, discipline and affection, ordinary routines and expectations far larger than his age. Nothing here is explained loudly. Everything is learned through observation, restraint, and small decisions that carry unexpected weight. Rather than offering spectacle, this story invites you into the spaces between moments—where family dynamics, cultural nuances, and personal growth quietly collide. It is a narrative about learning when to step forward, when to stay silent, and how presence itself can become a form of responsibility. While this book is rooted in a specific cultural landscape, its questions are universal. What does it mean to inherit something unseen? How do we prepare the next generation—not to impress the world, but to stand within it with steadiness and purpose? My hope is simple: that readers from India feel seen and respected, and that readers from elsewhere find something here that gently stays with them—long after the final page. This is not a story that asks to be rushed. It asks to be lived, one quiet moment at a time.

Destined for doom, he was nothing more than a minor villain—meant only to be mocked by the protagonist and executed in the end. The plot pushed him forward, forcing his every step toward that inevitable downfall. But then, an anomaly appeared. Everything was moving exactly as the story demanded… until a certain woman took an interest in him. She freed him from the curse of being a disposable villain—so he could rise as the true one. ..... William, the proud heir of Count Delimore, had lived a sheltered life, untouched by failure and defeat. Yet he never let his victories cloud his judgment. His life was perfect. Until the academy. Until a sinister voice whispered in his ear: “Normal is so boring. It’s about time you show your true colors.” From that moment, William’s life changed—for the better, and for the worse. ••••••• A/N:- For a better understanding of the situation for the first few chapters, you will be primarily from the female lead's perspective. Please bear with it and read at least fifteen chapters before deciding if you want to continue. Additional tags: #No ntr #No yuri #No harem #Absolutely no harem #Possessive characters #Sudden strength gain #Grey mc #Loads of fluffy

The story begins. Ian thought he was just a little wizard with a small talent [cheat ability], who could become stronger through hard work. However... As the story unfolds, he gradually starts to realize that the teachers he’s been following to learn magic are either once-renowned powerhouses or characters mentioned in various legendary tales. “Standing before you is the noble apostle of the Shifting Illusions, the common spokesperson of the Old Ones, and the designated successor of the founders of Hogwarts!” “What? The noseless freak wants to stir up trouble? He must not have heard of my original spells, which are even recorded on the famous wizard collection cards in Chocolate Frogs!” “The Dumbledore Summoning Charm!” “The Dumbledore Berserk Charm!” Ian chants the "Expecto Patronum" spell. Suddenly, silver-white threads burst forth and converge, forming the figure that had caused a certain professor to live his entire life trapped in guilt, standing protectively in front of him.

In his previous life, Shen Xiao witnessed the world collapse and saw Lu Qingyue, the Desolate Frost Empress, sacrifice herself for humanity. Reawakening ten years in the past, Shen Xiao found himself in a low-class supernatural academy, facing Lu Qingyue as a disabled, weak, and oppressed girl. This time, he would not let her suffer. [Ding! Interacting with Empress Candidate: Lu Qingyue detected!] [Rendering aid to the target during his time of despair: You receive 100 Heavenly Fate Tokens!] [Holding the target's hand for 10 seconds: 100x Lucky Draw Reward!] While other geniuses laboriously hunt monsters for a handful of energy stones, Shen Xiao could simply feed Lu Qingyue a warm meal and obtain a Divine Technique from his system. "Shen Xiao, why are you wasting your time with that one-armed trash?" Shen Xiao simply smiled coldly. Little did they know that the girl they called "trash" was his golden ticket to absolute power. And when the apocalypse truly came, the world would kneel at the feet of his empress, while the empress would only kneel before him. "This world is yours, Qingyue. But you... are mine." ************************************** Its totally a simp characters, no harem, or even NTR. As a profesional simp, he's a visionary who knows which investment (wife) brings the most profit (tickets) as his cheat code~!! Maybe some people will say that I'm positioning myself as a simp MC.... but so be it! I'm going to be a true simp in this work-!!

Timothy Guerrero was your broke college student who has to work multiple jobs to make ends meet. When he thought his life had no future, a system appeared before him. It’s name was Reconstruction System. A system that could transform anything. A busted 2013 smartphone? → Reconstructed into the latest iPhone model. A totaled 2010 sedan? → Reconstructed into a supercar. A worthless fake diamond? → Reconstructed into a flawless 10-carat gem. A knockoff Rolex? → Reconstructed into a certified luxury timepiece. Trash becomes treasure. Fakes become real. Old becomes new. And with this, Timothy finally saw the light at the end of the tunnel. He would climb his way to riches, and live the peaceful, lavish life he had always dreamed.

William, a football fan, dies with only one regret, he never touched the pitch as a pro. But fate gives him a second chance. Reborn into the body of Julien De Rocca, a once-in-a-generation talent who squandered his future and was cast out of Chelsea in disgrace, William awakens not in glory but in prison. Back on the island of Corcisa, where it all began, he inherits more than just a body and name. He inherits a legacy of failure, and an island forgotten by the footballing world. Carrying the fire of his past life and the talent of a prodigy, De Rocca begins a new journey not just to save his career, but to conquer everything he once dreamed of. From dust to glory, from scandal to stardom, he rises through rebellion, brilliance, and sheer will. This is a story of passion, rebellion, and destiny, this is a tale about rising from the lowest to challenge everything, and how one man can rewrite history—with a football. ------------------------------------------------- Check out my patreon where you can read more chapters: patreon.com/LorianFiction Thanks for your support.

What happen when a 6-year-old Naruto learn about chakra? No one wants to teach him, not even the common sense. Finding a book, Naruto will learn about the things no one told.