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The Kingmaker System

"The masterminds are cooler than heroes," I mutter as I stare at the chess pieces before me. It is easier to be the one who sits in the shadows and moves the pieces, likewise deciding the flow of the game. Heroes will foolishly sacrifice their lives for the good cause and villains will sacrifice the world for their own gain, but masterminds will use both the heroes and villains to their own benefit. Why, you ask? Well, that's because I've lost my life once while trying to be a hero so, I don't want that anymore. I'd rather be a mastermind who molds the world as per my convenience and live peacefully. Because, why not? *** [Defender of Divine Glory says you are the hope of this world.] What? [Goddess of Wisdom believes that you will be the one to save the world.] Wait, what?! [Propose the Grand Duke the idea of a fake marriage.] And, why would I do that?! [Stop the assassination of Prince Eric.] Why would I save him?! [The candidates for the throne are:... Who will you choose?] Ah! I give up... It seems like a curse that anyone who wishes for a slacker life in Isekai will have to go through the most troublesome things. In my past life, I died because of one rookie mistake but after being transmigrated in the world of fantasy I've gotten an opportunity to start afresh, but unlike the protagonists who look for their love and glory, I'd rather make money and live a life of a slacker. I have magic, I have power and I have money, what else do I need? Well, that was the plan but this damn system is getting on my nerves. I mean who in their sane mind would want to mess with the complicated royal family and political affairs? But that's not all though. I've also become the saviour of this world. Things just can't be anymore worse! Besides, the penalty of failing this quest is... [Failure: Destruction of the World.] It seems like if I screw up in selecting the right person then the destruction that is going to befall the world won't be stopped. If I speak of my reward then it's this vague thing. [Reward: Fulfillment of any wish.] "If that's the case then, I'd rather choose the person who would be the best fit for the throne." And that's how I decided that I would become the Kingmaker.
AnimeVerseGirl · 250.6k Views

Naruto: I'm the First Shinobi

The protagonist, Minamoto Hachiman, was a modern man reborn into the world of Naruto during the Kaguya era. He has no system, and out of sheer pettiness and pride, he would rather die (or so he says) than implant invasive alien genes and taint his proud human body with second-hand products, so considering he has no Otsutsuki bloodline, he decided to walk an untrodden path; seeing how far human ingenuity has gotten humanity in the modern era, Hachi refuses to believe that even with plot knowledge, humans can't reach or even surpass the level of the Otsutsuki by themselves. Unfortunately, the world is not so kind, so power can't come from nothing, even in this fantastical world. His challenges are many, and as all humans do, he also fails, but watch as Hachiman works hard to explore a clean and pure (no inhumane experiments and sacrifices *wink*) path to power and becomes the true God of Shinobi, dispatching those filthy aliens on a one-way trip to the Pure Land (just ignore his little life-long entanglement with Kaguya, as Hachiman's wife, she's clearly one of us, not a dirty alien). But on a more serious note, from feeling lost and confused after his arrival to this world to then finding hope in humans and discovering something worth seeking, this is the story of Minamoto Hachiman, the Guardian God of Shinobi. DISCLAIMERS: 1. While the earlier half or so of the story and the power system are already planned, please offer your feedback and what you'd like to see as a reader, with this being a fanfic, it's not a big deal to change some things on the fly, especially this being my first fanfic, I'd really like to listen even to some more subjective opinions as long as it's nothing unreasonable, but keep in mind I will obviously not change the important parts of the story I want just for some readers. And also, if you're 100% certain something I wrote is different from what was clearly stated in a canon source, correct me, just please don't bombard me with fanon or your own headcanon you mistook as canon, Naruto is getting old, so we can all forget and misplace some concepts. 2. I obviously do not own any of the intellectual property of the world, characters and stories of the Naruto/Boruto franchises (I will stay away from Boruto stuff, just taking inspiration for some powers and the Otsutsuki, I haven't read or watched it either, so that's that). 3. Read this for more context if you don't mind VERY LIGHT SPOILERS: There's no harem, only Kaguya (there's a good enough reason for this romance in-story, it's not just a whim of the MC, it's also necessary for the story because I just couldn't bring myself to fully waste the entire Naruto plot as it'd be boring and this is a fanfic, so if I changed the whole thing it might as well not be Naruto at all), so the story is actually going to be somewhat similar to the original until the time of Madara & Hashirama when the MC "resurfaces". 3. I will try my very best to make everything accurate to what is clearly established in the original, but considering that Naruto is not recent, that I'm not a Naruto fanatic, and that the original work itself is quite messy and nonsensical, you might disagree with my interpretation of what's possible in the Naruto power system or I might get something wrong, if so, consider this an AU. Also, I'll try to keep as much of a Shinobi/Samurai/Sage vibe as possible, but especially when approaching higher levels of power, a lot of things get more cultivation-like, I definitely won't make it like a cultivation novel because that's boring, but I can't steer too far from the original either. 4. I'm doing this for fun, so I don't need your money, I don't know how this website works for making money either, but if you have an urge to support, just do whatever you can through this website I guess, the biggest help is giving me your feedback, just have some sense and don't spout nonsense, please. That's it for disclaimers I guess, hope you enjoy the read!
Tavfr0 · 6.9k Views

VILLAINOUS SYSTEM: I am fated to be a villain in fantasy novel

William Medici was not born into this world—he was reborn into it. But fate has already decided his role. He is not the hero. Not the noble king who rules with honor. He is the villain. A system lurks within him, not as a guide, but as an ever-present spectator—one that delights in chaos. It grants no power freely, offers no redemption, only a whisper: The world is a stage. Your role is the villain. Play it well. In a realm where betrayal is currency and power is the only law, William does not resist fate—he embraces it. Every alliance is a move on the board. Every rival, a piece to be sacrificed. Every betrayal, already foreseen. But even a villain is not invincible. Enemies rise. Shadows scheme. And the system watches, amused—waiting to see if he will fall... Or if he will burn the world to prove that even fate can be rewritten. But one question remains: "Who summoned him… and what do they want in return?" -------------------------------- AUTHOR HERE William Medici starts off seeming wholesome—but don’t be deceived. He’s selfish, cunning, and manipulative to the core. This is a true villain’s journey. What makes this story stand out isn’t just the dark MC, but the deep world-building, unique power system, and layered, three-dimensional characters that evolve with every twist. more things (1) the first arc is introduction of the world so other is no deep manipulation or action but from the second arc the main chaos starts manipulation. killing and obviously charm. (2) The mc is cunning not because I say so but because he is. (3) the will be new chapters regularly.
ILoveapplesTooMuch · 10.6k Views

Touchline Rebirth: From Game To Glory

Nicholas Marjan, known as Niels, was an Asian football-obsessed loner in the modern world. A master of FIFA Career Mode, addicted to YouTube tactics videos, and followed every twist of the transfer window like it was life or death, he lived the beautiful game from behind a screen. Until the day he died. And woke up in the late 2000s, in the body of a once-promising young player at a lower-league English club. A player whose career had been cut short by a brutal ACL injury. With his playing career over before it could truly begin, his second life offers no glory on the pitch. But Niels still has one weapon: his mind. Armed with future knowledge of football's evolution, and guided by a mysterious, almost cheat-like instinct for scouting raw talent, Niels steps into the world of coaching. As an assistant at a struggling lower-league club, he begins to reshape the team from within challenging outdated tactics, unearthing hidden gems, and reigniting hope in the dressing room. His methods are unorthodox. His instincts, uncanny. And soon, whispers about the "young coach with a gift" begin to spread. This isn’t the story of a player chasing glory. It’s about someone reborn to change the game from the sidelines. From forgotten training grounds to Europe’s biggest stages, Niels is on a mission, not just to win, but to rewrite what it means to lead. He once dreamed of lifting trophies as a player. Now, he'll do it as a coach.
Daoist_Nelen · 96.5k Views

Chaos and Order - A Multiverse Fanfic

Bred to be humanity’s Messiah. Betrayed into becoming its greatest Demon. Kai Stormborn died after exacting revenge. But death could not claim him. Reborn in the Primordial Tower. A battleground where Chaos and Order wage war. And Kai? He is neither. He is something far worse, carrying a Glitch — a forbidden anomaly that lets him devour magical creatures, assimilate their abilities, and evolve. To ascend beyond mortality, Kai must consume worlds, crush their champions, and rewrite their fates. He bends the Harry Potter timeline to his will. He manipulates the Great Houses of Game of Thrones like pawns. He fuses the very realities of Demon Slayer, Bleach, and more into his domain. His Breathing Style warps the laws of Reality Marbles. His mind becomes an Artificial Intelligence. His spirit wields the Will of D. Dumbledore fears him. The Akatsuki hunt him. The Gotei 13, the Warlords, the Jedi—all have stood in his way. All have fallen. Kai no longer walks as a mere Contestant—he is ascending into something Eldritch. Corpses stack like monuments in his wake and Timelines fracture as he upends the lores of the worlds. He does not follow Chaos. He does not obey Order. He bends Reality to his will. This is not a story of redemption. It is the legend of a demonic being who rewrote the rules of existence itself. But can you stomach what comes next? *************** No Harem. You can also try my new fanfic: Dr Blessed - In MHA With Lord Of Mysteries System, to read about Luke who has a Quirk to bestow Quirks upon others, along with Beyonder-powers from three Pathways! *************** For Patre0n and Discord links, check out Demonic Resurrection novel's synopsis. Disclaimer: Other than my OCs, I don’t own any character
droopyauthor · 2.2m Views

The riders at dawn

In a dying world strangled by frost, plague, and the whispers of monsters, survival is a currency—and Iris Liren is dangerously close to going broke. She’s spent her life scraping together enough food, coin, and sanity to protect her younger brother Flynn from the rot seeping into their crumbling town of Sundra. Between the ever-creeping infection known as the Rattle and the ravenous vampire lords across the border, death is always one wrong step away. The Wolves—cold, lethal warriors bonded to the mythical volanema beasts—are the kingdoms’s only real line of defense. Revered, feared, and kept distant from the civilians they serve, the Wolves don’t come when you scream. They come after, when it’s too late. And when Iris sees the wreckage left behind after another attack, she knows the truth: if you want someone saved, you do it yourself. But the town is bleeding, secrets are festering, and trust is a weapon no one dares to wield. When Flynn vanishes, desperate to join the Wolves and prove he can protect what’s left of their broken world, Iris finds herself pulled into the center of a conflict that’s far bigger—and far older—than she ever imagined. And at its heart is a commander whose eyes see everything and give away nothing. His presence is as commanding as his silence, and though Iris refuses to bow, she can’t help but feel the sharp pull of fate every time he’s near. Determined to drag her brother back from the jaws of death, Iris pursues him into the treacherous mountains. Instead of finding Flynn, she's forcibly conscripted into the brutal trials herself, thrust into the Culling – a bloody free-for-all where hundreds fight to survive, and only 60% will walk away. Forged in desperation, she forms uneasy alliances. But the trials aren't her only battle. Watching over the carnage with chilling detachment is Alpha Zion Kage – leader of the feared Kuzgun Pack. Beautiful as wildfire and sharp as a honed blade, Zion radiates lethal power and unsettling secrets. His obsidian eyes see too much, especially Iris's defiance and raw strength. An unwanted, dangerous attraction sparks between them – a hunter drawn to a wounded, furious sparrowhawk. Zion is the embodiment of the system Iris distrusts, the man who might hold the key to Flynn's fate, and the one who forces her to confront the terrifying darkness within herself. As rebellion brews, loyalties fracture, and something ancient begins to stir beneath the snow-choked earth, Iris must decide how far she’s willing to go to save her brother—and whether the line between monster and man is as clear as everyone wants to believe. Iris must survive a trial designed to shatter the weak. To understand Zion, she might have to forfeit her heart. And to win, she'll be forced to cross a line that stains the soul. The path to the wolves is paved in blood, and love might be the deadliest trap of all.
saevyn · 8.4k Views

After the Divorce, He Married His Ex-Wife's Pop Queen Aunt.

The novel opens with a dramatic scene at the New York City Clerk's Office, where pop diva Amelia Quinn is divorcing her husband, Frank Castle. Amelia blames Frank for the media frenzy and accuses him of being after her money, while Frank maintains his innocence. Their conversation reveals the breakdown of their marriage stemmed from Amelia's soaring career and Frank's perceived mediocrity after hitting a creative block, as well as Amelia's growing closeness with her business partner, Liam Reed. Amelia, once an admirer of Frank's talent, now sees him as a burden. Liam Reed advises Amelia to leverage public opinion to portray Frank as a cheating "scumbag." This strategy aims to protect Amelia's public image and further boost her popularity. Despite Frank's loyalty to their marriage, Amelia, swayed by Liam and driven by her ambition to surpass her legendary aunt—a highly successful and independent figure in the music industry—ultimately agrees to the plan. Subsequently, fake news and fabricated photos of Frank cheating quickly top the trending lists on social media, leading to widespread public condemnation against him. Amidst the storm of public opinion, Frank calmly leaves their former home. At this crucial moment, mysterious text appears before his eyes, indicating that "Earth Memory" has been fully downloaded and is ready for infusion. This foreshadows Frank's imminent acquisition of knowledge and culture from a parallel universe, setting the stage for his future counterattack and dramatic rise. The story implies that Frank will no longer be a helpless "loser" but will re-emerge with immense potential.
BohemianLab_Z · 12.8k Views