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In a city where status decides visibility, Kang Doyun exists by design in the margins. Seoul is filled with men who work hard, speak carefully, and disappear the moment they are no longer needed. Doyun is one of them. A contract worker with no name worth remembering, he survives by being reliable, discreet, and invisible. He does not chase ambition. He does not demand recognition. He understands the rules of a world that rewards those already standing above it. Then he is chosen. Not publicly. Not proudly. But quietly, and with conditions. Doyun becomes a man who is allowed close to power, yet never acknowledged by it. Useful, but replaceable. Desired, but hidden. His proximity to elite women and closed rooms does not elevate his status. It exposes how low it truly is. Every interaction is measured. Every mistake carries a cost. Every advantage comes with a leash. In a society where reputation is currency and visibility is risk, being chosen does not mean being valued. As Doyun navigates the cold geometry of Seoul’s professional elite, he is forced to confront a brutal truth: comfort can be more dangerous than failure. Remaining hidden is safer, but it will also erase him. Rising means loss, scrutiny, and standing alone when protection is withdrawn. There is no shortcut upward. No public claim. No system that hands him power. Only decisions that slowly change how the world reacts when his name is spoken. The Man They Had to Hide is a male-oriented urban psychological novel about status, restraint, and the price of being close to power without belonging to it. A slow-burn journey through elite society where success is not defined by who wants you, but by whether you can stand when they no longer hide you.

Chen Yuan, a middling cultivator long accustomed to scorn and suppression, enters the Inner Court with nothing but stability and patience to rely on. Gifted with a benevolent system that rewards insight rather than recklessness, he advances steadily instead of explosively. In a world ruled by rankings, sect politics, and brutal talent gaps, he survives by choosing the right battles and the right allies. The Grade Tourney becomes his chance to climb the cultivation staircase—step by unforgiving step. This is not the rise of a monster, but the ascent of someone who refuses to fall behind again.

A person worth in this world is determined by their strength, Tian Long only aim in this new life of his to become someone well-known and respected, for that reason he will aim to be the strongest, will he be able to make it, let's see . ( THIS ISN'T A TRANSLATION )

An ordinary cultivator - that was the best way to describe Zhao Yunxiao. Be it in terms of strength or talent, he had always been in the middle of the pack, neither excelling nor falling behind. However, he did not really think badly of his current situation. Some people were destined to become the stars in the skies, while some people were born to be like the rocks on the ground. The stars might be dazzling, but the rocks supported the earth itself. Both of them were necessary in order to maintain the balance of this world. As someone ordinary, Zhao Yunxiao did his best to live his ordinary life to the fullest. He was careful and meticulous, doing his best to make sure he understands everything fully instead of jumping into doing things. He knew his limits and did not dream of anything out of reach. Instead, all he wished for was to live a life of freedom. But one day, he realised that something seemed to be amiss. Perhaps he was mistaken all along. Perhaps even the rocks on the ground had their chance to shine under the right circumstances, even if only for the slightest of moments. This is the tale of an ordinary cultivator... until he was no longer ordinary. *** This story will be written for leisure and thus not be locked, but if you are feeling generous and wish to show your appreciation in monetary terms... https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/SweatingCloud

At an elite high school where hierarchy is enforced with fists instead of rules, Ha Joon-seok chooses silence. Physically weaker, socially invisible, and seated where only the strongest belong, he survives through patience, observation, and emotional discipline. Losses pile up. Bruises linger. Reputation spreads—quietly. As he adapts, trains in secret, and earns loyalty without asking for it, the balance of the school begins to shift. Girls notice his restraint before his strength. Enemies sense something unsettling long before he strikes. Real power isn’t domination. It’s the calm that makes others hesitate.

In the year 2050, technology has evolved beyond imagination—and with it, humanity itself. People now awaken to unique powers shaped by different concepts: espers, born from science, and magicians, guided by arcane laws. Two great cities stand at the center of this new era: Aeon Genesis City, the heart of scientific advancement, and Lyra Mythica City, the cradle of modern magic. Both thrive with vast academies dedicated to nurturing the gifted. Within this era stood Isagani Tanaka, a boy born with nothing—no power, no talent, no spark. For one quiet week, he’d lived in Lyra Mythica as a first-year student in a public high school, clutching a single hope: Maybe… here, in the city of miracles, he could finally wield the magic he’d admired since childhood. And now he was standing right in the middle of it—determined to find the power he once believed he’d never have.

Sven Laocard is a respectable aristocrat, son of the head of the Blue Rose clan. But no one knows that Sven from another world has taken over his body. He has lived in Sven Laocard's body for 16 years. All these years, he has been preparing to meet the real hero, Qin Di Shan, also a man from another world. In the original book, “The Keeper of Ashes,” Qin Di killed everyone for his own purposes. Sven, having lived in this book world, decided to save its characters.

Transmigrated into Naruto as an Uchiha, he faces the Third Shinobi War in two years. His “cheat” lets him draw characters to gain random skills—usually trash. But even trash can kill. In desperation. https://patreon.com/Skyfall_Imperator?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

Living means constantly thinking, but we only capture the thoughts that we consider is helpful on some level. This is a compilation of the thoughts I've once considered helpful. The titles are for the exact date I've thought of them, that's how I usually record them. Each chapter is one thought. You may find them connected, that's because they're thoughts of one man. Volume 2 will be different.

It was supposed to be just another Tuesday for Class 3-G of Shimizu High. But when the classroom is engulfed in blinding light, the students wake up in the cavernous summoning chamber of a dying world—Altherion. There, they are greeted by the grim Royal Vanguard and given a terrifying ultimatum: defeat the resurrected Demon Lord Kaelthar, or watch both this world and their own burn to ash. Forced to undergo the Rite of Appraisal, the students are granted powerful RPG-like classes—Vanguards, Sages, Paladins, and Saintesses. But amidst the awakening of new powers, one student triggers a pillar of blinding golden light that shakes the very foundations of the castle. Ren Takashi. Branded with the S-Rank title of [HERO] and granted the Divine Protection of the Gods, Ren is no longer just a high school student. He is the prophesied savior of the realm. Thrust into a position of command over his friends and forced to wield the legendary Holy Sword, Ren must navigate a world of political intrigue, ancient magic, and brutal warfare. But the Demon Lord Kaelthar is not a mindless monster—he is a calamity that feeds on death itself. With the lives of his classmates and the fate of two worlds resting on his shoulders, Ren must learn what it truly means to be a leader. In a war where every mistake costs a life, can the gentle-hearted Ren harden his resolve enough to strike the final blow? The legend of the Golden Hero begins now. #idothisforfunplsnojudge:D

In the old world, Wolf was a shadow. In the new world, will he able to remain as shadow? Wolf opens his eyes among millions of panicked souls in a primordial forest. Wolf is thrust into a reality governed by Level and a translucent interface attempting to quantify his worth. When the rules of the old world are gone, and the laws of the new world are written in blood... Wolf will show them what it truly means to live as a human.

He’s just an ordinary guy cursed — or maybe blessed — with wildly unpredictable luck. Sometimes it saves him, sometimes it blows everything up in his face. His mission? To protect the destiny’s chosen from the shadows… because the moment he steps into the light, destiny will drag him in for good. Well, technically, he only has to stay hidden while guarding the destiny's chosen. The rest of the time, he’s free to live as he pleases. But is that really all there is to it? Let’s find out. --- The story’s system is inspired by The Young Master in the Shadows by Sir Akaichi — with my own twists added in. --- Expect a mix of RPG, fantasy, and cultivation, with the structured progression detailed in the auxiliary chapters. --- I’m just a novice writer doing this for fun. If you enjoy the story, awesome. If not, no hard feelings — just move along or drop your feedback like a civilized human.

All journeys lead to Springvale; however, this journey starts from it. An OC journey set in Mondstadt before the Traveller's arrival. This story revolves around Mondstadt lore and its timeline. Also, a Knights of Favonius OC story. Disclaimer: I do not own any content of this story other than the OC. Everything else is from Genshin Impact produced by miHoYo.

Where does the future of humanity lie? To become the perfect life form? To become the perfect human? To live under the hand of God, or be a pawn of the Devil? All of which should be decided by whom? A Hero blessed by the Gods themselves? Or a man who has even conquered the light? It all starts at Aethermoor Academy, where Prince Agni S.K. arrives looking like a beggar rather than royalty. He is the last person expected to shake the magical world Having lived as a ghost in his comfortable and lazy royal life, a single near death is what it takes for him to feel what it truly means to be human "the burning passion of winning and the sickening frustration of losing".

Most people don't choose reincarnation. Reincarnation finds their way to them. Perhaps they did something great in their life. Or maybe truck-sama wasn't looking where it was going. But without fail, those who reincarnate are destined for something great. A new life where everything changes for the better. But... Reincarnation isn't always the greatest thing. Sometimes you just draw the short end of the stick. Di Tou just happens to have drawn the shortest stick. Pulled out of his life randomly. Taken by a crazy old eccentric man not as a disciple, but as a body double?! And a janitor body double no less?! Grasping a system to find... It's a JANITOR SYSTEM!? Truly, how unlucky can one get?

ORIGINAL STORY. NOT A TRANSLATION. MC IS OVERPOWERED. SOMETIMES THE MC IS NOT THE FOCUS OF THE STORY. Sypnosis: What do you think happens when all hope is lost? When there is a profound imbalance in the universe, causing waves of suffering that ripple through countless lives, all because the chains of selfishness and ignorance bind individuals together, rendering them powerless? In a typical scenario, this disarray would lead to the cataclysmic destruction of the universe. A cosmos that lacks equilibrium has forsaken its core purpose and becomes unworthy of its own existence. A flawed creation. Yet, the annihilation of the universe entails more than just the end of one reality; it also signifies the erasure of other galaxies, countless innocent beings, and the rich tapestry of life that flourishes within them. Even the universe itself, which cherishes its creations with an impartial love, would be loath to take such drastic measures. For this type of scenario, the universe decides it needs a new person who can distribute and embody the concept of Hope. Kardia, a seemingly normal guy, whose name means "Heart" in the old Greek language, was the person that the universe decided it needed to bring to bring "hope to this new world."

People always say, control your emotions, don’t be weak, don’t do this, don’t do that—but you know what? F*ck all that. This story isn’t about perfection or pretending to be strong—it’s about being real. The characters in this world don’t have all the answers; they stumble, they fight, they break, and still, they keep moving. Just like us. I want the readers to feel that—every joy, every heartbreak, every spark of anger and desire. I want you to walk beside them through the Land of Eirs, to bleed when they bleed, to rise when they rise. Because this isn’t just their story—it’s a reminder that no matter how heavy life gets, we keep moving. Always.