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Manchester United, once a dominant force in world football, finds itself struggling under Erik ten Hag despite having the financial power to rebuild. Big-money transfers fail to restore the club’s glory, forcing Ten Hag to shift his focus to homegrown talent. Among the overlooked prospects in the U18 squad is Leo Calderon, a 17-year-old central midfielder buried deep in the pecking order. Lacking physicality and dismissed by teammates as weak, Leo endures constant ridicule from those who dominate with strength and athleticism. But during one ordinary training session, everything changes—Leo suddenly sees passing lanes no one else can, angles of play invisible to even the most talented prospects. Yet, there’s a problem. His vision surpasses his ability. The passes he attempts don’t connect, his technique unable to match his newfound awareness. Coaches dismiss his efforts as sloppy, and his struggles continue. But one unexpected observer—a visiting League One assistant coach—notices something different. He watches Leo’s movements, seeing potential where others see failure. As Leo fights to prove himself in an unforgiving system, the question lingers—can he refine his raw talent before the club moves on without him? ****************************** Also, all rights reserved for the companies and teams and also players I use in the novel since I don't know how image rights work and I'm too lazy to search it up on Bing-, I mean google Also, character arts are not mine or AI-generated. I got them on Pinterest and will soon use reverse search to find the authors so I can credit them. Thank You for reading. 200 PS: 1 Bonus Chapter.

"Beauty is a weapon. I just didn't know how to sharpen it back then." The memory still tastes like ash. I remember the laughter in the hallways—not with me, but at me. I remember the whispers about my 'sun-scorched' skin, the way they looked through me as if I were a stain on their perfect, porcelain world. And I remember him. Rayzon. The boy who led the choir of my misery, the one who turned my name into a joke. They broke the girl I used to be. But they didn't realize that when you break something, you create jagged edges. August 22nd. A new name. A new face. A new destiny. I hid my scars under layers of expensive silk and artistry. I traded my tears for shimmering violet lenses and a smile that could freeze the sun. I am no longer the victim they trampled upon. I am the Aleza Maseka the world will fall for—the masterpiece they can admire, but never touch. The stage is set. The school is my playground. And Rayzon? He’s about to find out that the 'ugly duckling' didn't just turn into a swan. She turned into a predator. "My name is Aleza. And I’ve come back to take everything you thought was yours."

Dunia tampak biasa... Namun di balik kesehariannya, sesuatu perlahan bergerak sesuatu yang tak seharusnya ada. Kaivan Badrika Alijaya, pemuda yang kehilangan arah dan makna hidup, menerima sebuah Buku misterius bernama Tome Omnicent buku yang konon mampu menjawab semuanya takdir dan menyingkap kebenaran tersembunyi. Awalnya, ia hanya ingin memperbaiki hidupnya. Membangun bisnis kecil, menjalin pertemanan, memulai kembali harapan yang lama padam. Tapi semakin ia menuruti arahan dari kitab itu, semakin banyak hal aneh yang mulai terasa... seolah dunia tak lagi sesederhana yang ia kira. Dari cahaya dan kegelapan yang datang bersamaan, dari kepercayaan yang retak, hingga kebenaran kecil yang perlahan menyingkap dirinya sendiri Kaivan mulai sadar, setiap pilihan membawa konsekuensinya. Dan di balik semua itu, satu pertanyaan terus bergema: Jika Kau Mengetahui Segalanya, Apa yang Masih Kau Cari?

The only thing standing between a dead-end job and football glory? A holographic interface and a lot of hungover plumbers. Danny Walsh is going nowhere. At twenty-six, his life is a monotonous cycle of night shifts at a Manchester convenience store and escaping into the digital world of Football Manager, where he is a tactical genius building championship-winning teams from nothing. In the real world, he is just another guy with a dead-end job and a dream that feels impossibly far away. A mysterious notebook gives him an impossible edge: the power to see the hidden attributes of football players. It’s a party trick no one else can see, a useless superpower for a man going nowhere. But in the broken, overlooked talent of Manchester's gritty leagues, data is destiny. Danny holds a winning ticket, if he can only learn how to read it. And if this cursed gift doesn't break him first. --- For fans of Player Manager, Football Manager, and system novels, this is a character-driven, tactically rich, and hilariously authentic journey from the bottom of the pyramid to the very top. The beautiful game is about to get a system upgrade. Sports Fiction | System Novel | Football Management | Progression Fantasy ---

There are moments in life that don’t feel important when they happen. A conversation you never start. A message you never send. A decision you think you can fix later. Ethan Cole didn’t realize how much those moments mattered… until they were gone. Now, somewhere between late-night thoughts and quiet regrets, he finds himself replaying his past—reliving his days at Ardenfall Academy, where everything could have been different. What if he had spoken that day? What if he had chosen differently? In his mind, those moments begin to change. Conversations unfold. Paths shift. A life once ordinary starts to feel like something more—something better. But the clearer those possibilities become, the harder it is to ignore the truth: Not every “right” choice leads where he expects. And not every mistake was ever truly one. Because maybe… there was never just one life he was meant to live.

In a world where Mages contain monstrous Realms to protect humanity, Killian Dominic was termed a Null. A stain on his prestigious family. But a mysterious awakening bloomed within him, granting him the forbidden SSS-Rank Void Element. Every element he devours becomes his weapon. Fire, Lightning, Wind, Earth. Nothing is beyond his reach! Now hunted by the Goddess's own Wardens, Killian sets out on a path of incredible devouring. He will become the necessary Warden who destroys the very Realms the Gods created. Follow Killian as he ascends and devours everything in his path! #fastpaced #Multi-ElementMC!

In a galaxy ruled by core cultivation, power begins with the core. Formed between the ages of eight and twelve, it determines everything—talent, status, and future. But Arin Solis… failed. At thirteen, his core remains incomplete. Unstable. Unrecognized. His body weakens with each passing day, and even the system labels him as someone with no future. In his previous life, he was nothing. In this one— he starts even lower. But this time, he sees things differently. In a world where strength is decided at birth, Arin walks a path no one else can take. A path outside the system. A path that shouldn’t exist.

Even after breaking up with his childhood sweetheart, Noah never noticed that someone had been watching him from the dark for far longer than he realized. By the time he sensed something was wrong, it was already too late. The shadows closed in, the tide pulled him under, and there was no easy way back out. Evelyn had always been there, close enough to feel familiar, close enough to feel safe. He never questioned it. He never thought he needed to. Once, he had naïvely believed that calling her his sister would be enough to keep certain lines from being crossed. Extra Tags: #Psychological, #Love triangle, #Older Female Lead, #Siblings Not Related By Blood, #Angst, #Slow-burn

Lin Haoran was reborn in 1978 Hong Kong, becoming a wealthy young heir. At this time, the glory of the British financial consortiums was beginning to fade, while Chinese capital was rising rapidly like bamboo after the rain, starting to shine on the international stage. Former British-controlled giants like Wharf and Hutchison Whampoa were becoming prime targets pursued by Chinese entrepreneurs. So, with growing strength, Lin Haoran set his sights on the leading British trading firm—Jardine Matheson... Thank you for the support, friends. If you want to read more chapters in advance, go to my Patreon. Read 30 Chapters In Advance: patreon.com/Albino1

Ten years ago, Yoon Seo saved the world under the name Seo Chaeyoon, but now lives as an anonymous hunter. He plans to die immediately after fulfilling all the last wishes of his deceased comrades, but these wishes, like “3 million squats,” “catching ten 9-kg sea breams,” and “baking 100,000 chocolate crack cookies,” are making it very difficult for him to commit su*cide. One day, Seokyeong, a world-renowned large guild, merges with Yoon Seo’s guild and forms a team with several hunters. Kwon Jihan, the world’s top hunter whom Yoon Seo meets in the team, immediately recognizes that Yoon Seo is special and approaches him. Although Yoon Seo initially dislikes Kwon Jihan due to his arrogant first impression, he soon realizes that Kwon Jihan is a righteous and good person. Yoon Seo, who abandoned justice long ago, feels frustrated and depressed when he sees Kwon Jihan. The past from ten years ago keeps resurfacing. Kwon Jihan keeps catching his eye. Will Yoon Seo be able to fulfill the last wishes and die peacefully? © 소림 [CREDITS GO TO THE OG WRITER GIVEN ABOVE!!!! I am merely a TRANSLATOR who wanted to read a neat translation of this novel, so I did it myself, taking the help of google translate and some language apps that helped!!!!! This is a completely fan-made, non-paid translation I did for fun (some things that I got from b@t0 comment sections before the website was shut down). Please stop giving me credit for this!! OR trying to contact me for any commissioned work to this!!!!!!!!!!! KINDLY RESEARCH THE AUTHOR AND CONTACT THEM FOR ANY OFFERS YOU HAVE! P.S: for those of you who might not know, this already has a manhwa ;D]

When Matthew comes to himself, he finds himself in his past self. As he contemplates the advantages of traveling back in time and how rich he'll become by copying future novels, songs, and business ventures, he realizes from the conversations of those around him that this world isn't his old one, and that instead of going back in time, he's transmigrated to another. A world where people have the opportunity to gain superpowers and devour devil fruits upon becoming adults. Matthew manages to obtain the Logia-type Flame-Flame Fruit from the Holly Land, where people gain their superpowers. However, after obtaining the Devil Fruit while he was observing others entering and exiting the Sacred Realm, he encountered a strange sight. Someone got Kryptonian Bloodline! "Why does everyone treat the Kryptonian Bloodline like a useless power? Oh, in this world, sunlight doesn't reach Earth. So, doesn't anyone know how the Kryptonian body is strengthened?" At that moment, Matthew makes a decision that will change the fate of the world he finds himself in. "Hey, can you exchange your Kryptonian Bloodline for my Flame Flame Fruit?" No one could understand why Mathew did that, but Matthew had a completely different thought. "So what if the sun's rays don't reach this world? I'm the only one who knows how to strengthen the Kryptonian body. As long as I know what I need, it won't be too hard to find. And then humanity will meet SUPERMAN." ---------- I do not own Superman or any of the other mentioned creations. This is a fanfiction. ---------- This is a translated story. Original Author: Ma La Liu Lian / 麻辣榴莲 Original Story Name: You don’t want god-level superpowers, so you choose the worst talent? / 神级异能你不要，你选最差天赋?

A new league, a punishing setup, and one shot at redemption. When Saki O'Ryan steps into one of the toughest football leagues on the planet, he quickly realizes that talent alone won't cut it. In this environment, friends become foes, ambition drives every game, and every player is fighting to be the best. With his incredible speed and a calm, unwavering confidence, Saki takes the field, determined to fight his way to the top. But in a world ruled by ego, conflict, and non-stop competition, only the strongest survive. And Saki wasn't planning on just being a part of the chaos; his goal was to win it all.

[+18 Explicit Content Warning!] [Incest, Taboo, Milfs, Highschool Combo, Cuckolding, Revenge & Torture.] [Netori- Yes!] [Netorare- No!] ----- Transmigrated into a parallel world after a failed prison break attempt that led to his death, Miles awakens in the dead body of Miles Sinclair: A nerd. A stepbrother to five wonderfully endowed, gorgeous stepsisters. A Stepson to a milf of a mother who worked hard to keep the bills coming. And to top it off, a weakling. A weakling that had been bullied all his life till he was eventually bullied to death. Enabled with the Taboo Stepson System, Miles takes on the mantle of his late predecessor. Swearing not only to avenge his death but also to become the Stepson and brother he never was but dreamed of.

What happens when a 38-year-old football veteran is reborn into the body of a failing academy player? He breaks the sport. Marco Delgado died in 2026. He woke up in 2010 as Luca Ferrara, a bottom-tier youth prospect in the Fiorentina academy. Armed with 20 years of future knowledge, the tactical blueprints of the world's greatest managers, and the cold patience of an adult, Luca is about to show the next generation of football prodigies what true dominance looks like. He doesn't need to be the fastest. He doesn't need to be the strongest. The ball is always faster than the man, and Luca already knows exactly where it's going to be.

Taye Adebayo had a normal life, until one night destroyed everything. A private video of his sister is leaked to the world, pushing her to a tragic end. His father follows soon after, leaving Taye with nothing but rage and one burning purpose: revenge. With nowhere else to turn, he is taken in by a powerful woman who offers him everything from money, protection to access to a hidden world ruled by power and secrets. Under her guidance, Taye begins his hunt, rising from the streets into a dangerous game of influence, manipulation, and control. But as he gets closer to the truth, love becomes his greatest weakness, and his greatest mistake. And in a world where revenge breeds revenge, Taye is about to learn one truth: Some wars don’t end in victory… only in ruin.

Want to read a story inspired by Lookism and many other popular anime....U r at right place. In Neo-Berlin—a gleaming megacity built atop the scars of the Great Stroke War—four unrelated nations (China, Japan, Germany, and the West Indies) mysteriously fused into one super-country under a single supreme leader. At the School of Elites , Neo-Berlin High, built on layers of tragedy, protagonist "Hawkstroke" carries his family's cursed name. Judged and ostracized for a history he didn't choose, he seeks the truth behind his brother Hank's death—officially said a suicide, but hiding darker secrets somewhere in the school . A perfect body honed by animalistic instincts, combined with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)that unlocks his true gift—flawless impersonation. By closely observing someone, he can perfectly mimic their voice, mannerisms, emotions, knowledge, and fighting style. His goal: Uncover the conspiracy tied to his brother's murder, dismantle the gangs, mafias, and underworld powers responsible, and shatter the weight of his family's past—while surviving brutal school hierarchies, gang wars, genius villains, and his own fractured mind. deeper layers, hidden rules, psychological twists, and raw revenge await. In a city that shines to hide its flaws, one cursed student will impersonate, fight, and break everything to claim the truth... or die trying. #lookism #ptj #Copy ability #Mimicry #animal instincts #sakamoto days #Revenge #unique power system #Martial arts

In the 1990s, starting from a single film shot in Silicon Valley, William began his rise along the path of a true Hollywood power broker. From The Legend of the Beauty of Sicily, Before I Fall Asleep, The Lord of the Rings, The Matrix, Speed, to Resident Evil—one blockbuster after another emerged from his hands, reshaping the global film industry. Reborn in America, William harbored only one ambition: to become the ultimate godfather behind the scenes in Hollywood. Control the money. Control the rights. Control the stars. And, while he was at it, turn the production company on the brink of collapse right before his eyes into one of Hollywood's Major Studio. Unlock exclusive access to advanced chapters: patreon.com/A_divin5

Reborn into 1990s Hollywood, Aaron Anderson becomes an assistant agent at CAA. Becoming a top agent seems like an impossible dream… But step by step, he witnesses the golden age of Hollywood—when America dominated global entertainment. And at the very peak of this world, there could only be one king. Money, power, endless ambition—Hollywood, Wall Street, and the glamorous chaos of Beverly Hills collide in a dazzling storm. This is the story of the star-studded European and American entertainment industry of the 1990s… (and yes, countless beautiful stars along the way). Unlock exclusive access to advanced chapters: patreon.com/A_divin5 This is a Translation.

In a world where everyone can awaken, power is not decided by some rigid system. People choose their paths, shape their talents, and carve their own destiny as hunters. Or so everyone believes. Rean Icaran was supposed to awaken like everyone else. Instead, he failed. But failure wasn’t the end. Something else noticed him. Fate itself. Selected as a mysterious “Vessel,” Rean gains an ability no hunter should possess—the power to evolve and assimilate the talents of those he faces. Some survive the process. Others lose their power… or their lives. The power to evolve and Assimilate talents was unlike anything Rean had heard of. The ability strengths and evolves the abilities of his opponents before the Assimilation kicks in. With Assimilation Rean steals the evolved talents adding it to his ever expanding arsenal. While other hunters are bound to a single talent, Rean can stack abilities endlessly, growing stronger with every encounter. But this power comes with a purpose. A test. One day, Rean will be forced to enter the Gauntlet, a trial created by Fate itself. Only those deemed worthy can survive it. The question is simple: Is Rean meant to become the perfect vessel… or be discarded like all the others before him?

On a quiet night, beneath a rain that wouldn’t stop— he found her. Lying there. Small. Fragile. As if she might disappear at any moment. He didn’t understand why… but he couldn’t leave her behind. In a small room, far from everything, their days begin. There are no grand reasons. No clear answers. Just silence… small moments… and a distance that slowly begins to fade. And before either of them realizes it— something gentle, something warm… begins to take shape.