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The Extra's Awakening: I Refuse to Be a Background Character

Death and Rebirth The last thing Han Seojun remembered was the blinding headlights of a truck. He had been walking home from another grueling shift at the convenience store, earbuds in, listening to the audiobook of his favorite web novel—Chronicles of the Radiant Hero. It was a guilty pleasure, a story about a chosen hero named Lucien Ashford who attended the prestigious Celestia Royal Academy, gathered a harem of beautiful heroines, and saved the world from the Demon King. Seojun had read the novel seventeen times. He knew every plot twist, every character's fate, every secret hidden in the story. And now, apparently, he was going to die thinking about it. What a pathetic way to go. Darkness consumed him. When Seojun opened his eyes, he was staring at an unfamiliar ceiling. His body felt wrong—lighter, younger. His hands were pale and slender, not the calloused hands of a twenty-six-year-old who worked three jobs. A translucent blue window materialized before his eyes. [SYSTEM AWAKENING] Welcome, Transmigrator. You have been reborn as Ethan Blackwood, a background character in the novel Chronicles of the Radiant Hero. Character Status: Extra (Cannon Fodder) Original Fate: Death in Chapter 47 (Demon Beast Attack) Days Until Death: 127 Would you like to activate the [Regressor's Advantage System]? [YES] / [NO] Seojun—no, Ethan now—felt his heart stop. Ethan Blackwood. He remembered that name. A forgettable side character who appeared in exactly three scenes before being killed off to demonstrate the danger of the academy's practical exam. "You've got to be kidding me," he whispered. His voice was different. Younger. He stumbled to a mirror hanging on the wall of what appeared to be a modest dormitory room. A handsome young man with ink-black hair and silver-gray eyes stared back at him. He was attractive—far more so than his previous life—but his features were forgettable in the way that background characters often were. Pleasant but unremarkable. He was eighteen years old, a first-year student at Celestia Royal Academy. And in 127 days, he was supposed to die. "System," he said aloud. "Yes. Activate." [REGRESSOR'S ADVANTAGE SYSTEM ACTIVATED] As someone who has read the novel, you possess knowledge of future events. This system will help you leverage that knowledge. SYSTEM FEATURES: * Status Window: View your attributes * Quest System: Complete quests for rewards * Knowledge Archive: Access your memories of the novel * Skill Shop: Purchase skills with points * Affection Tracker: Monitor relationships with key characters STARTING BONUS: 500 System Points Current Quest: Survive the First Week Reward: 100 Points, Random Skill Box Ethan took a deep breath. He could work with this. He pulled up his status window. [STATUS WINDOW] Name: Ethan Blackwood Age: 18 Class: Unawakened Rank: F (Lowest) ATTRIBUTES: * Strength: 12 * Agility: 14 * Intelligence: 45 * Mana Capacity: 8 * Charm: 32 SKILLS: None SPECIAL TRAIT: [Eyes of the Reader] - Can perceive hidden information about characters and items you remember from the novel. His stats were abysmal. In a world where the average person had attributes around 20, his physical stats were below average. Only his intelligence was notable—a remnant of his previous life, perhaps. But Ethan smiled grimly. He didn't need to be strong. He had something far more valuable. He knew the future.
Front_End_2892 · 98 Views

Endless Myth: What Lies Beyond Reality

In this world, there exists a realm beyond human understanding—beyond knowledge itself. Science cannot fully explain the macroscopic universe, nor the microscopic realm. Both are deeply connected to a mysterious world that defies clear explanation. The word God is often used lightly, yet the world where gods truly exist extends far beyond the universe humanity knows. An eternal war between gods and devils has spread across all space and time—parallel worlds, alternate dimensions, and the infinite Omniverse itself—eventually reaching the physical world. Now, that endless conflict is about to enter a new phase. Messiah Christel, an architect known as the “Egg Messiah,” and Maria Priy, his student, share a fragile love. Both were abandoned as children—Messiah by his parents, Maria by the church that once sheltered her. Their quiet world shatters when meteorites fall from space. As cities collapse and disasters erupt across the globe, a girl named Konomi wanders through the chaos. Separated by catastrophe, Messiah begins to awaken a hidden power within himself. But his life becomes the target of ten mysterious psychics, all seeking the “Fruit of the Guilty Man.” They call themselves the Shield of Cocoon—ten superpowered beings who claim they exist to protect him. What follows is a ten-versus-ten battle involving different races, dimensions, and destinies—awakening memories of past lives and weaving together fates that span eternity. This is the beginning of an endless myth.
Zin_Fuzisima · 14.9k Views

Stealing the Love of the Yandere Boss In the Unlimited Flow World…

In a world where death is permanent and the only currency is power, Riri Lee—a webnovel editor reborn into a death game she's already read—runs on god-tier luck, four increasingly terrifying animal companions, and the quietly unhinged devotion of the most dangerous man on the planet. She's supposed to be the delicate one. Nobody warned the monsters. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ When freelance webnovel editor Riri Lee wakes up on a dystopian planet called Blue Star, she realizes she's been transmigrated into the very story she was beta-reading—a brutal "Unlimited Flow" death game where survival means clearing deadly missions every month or facing instant termination. Bound to System #2, the second-most powerful System on the planet, Riri has god-tier luck and overpowered cheats that turn the apocalypse into her personal luxury vacation. But there's one problem: she knows the plot. She knows the weak NEET protagonist, Marty Miles, will build a harem and eventually lose to the real main character—Samael Santoro, holder of System #1, the apex predator who doesn't just survive missions, he dismantles them. What she doesn't expect is for Samael to notice her. One brutal dungeon encounter. One life-saving intervention. One possessive hand on the back of her neck—and suddenly, Riri is permanently bonded to the most dangerous man in the death game. Their Systems merge, their stats sync, and their fates intertwine in a soul-level connection that makes separation physically unbearable. Samael doesn't do partnerships. He doesn't share. And he certainly doesn't let anyone close. But Riri—fragile, porcelain-perfect, and impossibly powerful—has become his obsession. He'll burn down entire Mission Worlds to keep her safe. He'll eliminate anyone who looks at her too long. And he'll make sure she never forgets exactly who she belongs to. As the world crumbles and the death count rises, Riri must navigate deadly dungeons, ruthless Players, and a Yandere male lead whose idea of "protection" involves carrying her everywhere, feeding her by hand, and refusing to let her out of his sight. In a world where death is permanent and trust is a luxury, the most dangerous thing isn't the monsters—it's falling for the man who would raze cities just to see her smile.
Runamancy · 3.9k Views

Transcending Realms With My Leveling System As A Demon

#SINGLE-FEMALE LEAD #Overpowered #Growth #Magic #High-Fantasy #NO HAREM #BETRAYAL #Mystery #Tragedy Zylus's life had been nothing short of a nightmare since his childhood. He was constantly bullied at school, detested and ignored by almost everyone except for his loving family. But his family's death cut those dreams short. The accumulated loneliness and suffering from this event pushed him into a severe depression, and he ultimately decided to take his life’s final decision… Revenge. This is a story about revenge and growth. The main character is smart, he has development, and will do anything to reach his goal. There is almost 0 filler; if there is filler, it's important towards the story, so no chapters you'll pay for will go to waste. I'll add the filler once the novel is finished, as side chapters. I can also 100% reassure you I'll be finishing this novel, so don't worry, I won't drop. Htrae is split within 3 realms, and the power system is very easy to understand. If you have any issues, please don't feel afraid to join the Discord. I'm new, so I'm not the most experienced, so if there are any flaws, let me know. [Analysing User Data] [33%...67%...98%] [100%] [User's Data Analysed!] [Welcome To Your Demonic Weapon System...] -> [Zylus Elwis] If you like an MC who continuously rises through the ranks and never changes his harsh attitude, this is the story for you. A man who will do whatever it takes to achieve his goal, even if that means seducing women. Discord Link: https://discord.gg/CTdktXXXGA Upload Schedule: 2 Chapters A Day (No days when I don't do 2) If I ever fail to do 2, I'll do 1 1500-word chapter, but that will be highly unlikely, so you guys can feel safe, no worries.
TechsR_25 · 131.1k Views

The Unwritten path

In a world where Fate is written, every soul is bound to a Path. Follow the Path, perform its rituals, obey its rules—and you may ascend. Defy it, and madness, corruption, or death will claim you. Gods were born from these Paths. And every Path leads to a god. Caelum Vire was never meant to matter. A failed initiate, a nameless existence at the bottom of the world, he should have died quietly—another offering to a system that devours the weak. Instead, he uncovered a truth buried beneath Scripture and prophecy: The system does not grant power. It prepares vessels. Paths are not blessings. They are chains. Ascension is not salvation—it is possession. By surviving a forbidden ritual meant to erase him, Caelum becomes something the world has never seen: an anomaly. Neither chosen nor blessed, he walks an Unwritten Path, one that feeds on broken fate, dead gods, and stolen destinies. But freedom has a price. Every fragment of power he devours takes something in return—memories, emotions, pieces of his humanity. As he grows stronger, prophecy fails, seers go blind, and gods begin to watch. Hunted by inquisitors, manipulated by empires, tempted by outer beings that whisper from beyond reality, Caelum must decide what he is willing to sacrifice to remain free. Along his journey, allies will become enemies. Lovers will become weapons. Faith will rot. Truth will drive men mad. And as the world begins to fracture—Paths collapsing, gods awakening, fate itself unraveling—one question will echo across heaven and abyss alike: If the world is a story… who deserves to write its ending? This is not the tale of a hero. It is the chronicle of a man who chose to stand outside destiny— —and force the heavens to kneel.
BLnovelist · 4.1k Views

The Wolf and the Wall

In the shadowed heart of 19th-century Europe, **Frederick Thomas** hunts monsters for the Vatican, seeking redemption for sins he cannot remember. His latest prey—the bestial Mr. Hyde—falls from Notre Dame’s heights, but victory brings no peace. Summoned to Rome, Cardinal Jinette reveals Frederick’s true purpose: destroy **Edward Nicolas**, the ancient vampire lord haunting Transylvania, and protect the last of the **Valerious bloodline**. Centuries ago, their ancestor swore his descendants would not enter Heaven until Nicolas perished. Only two remain: the fierce warrior **Elizabeth Richard** and her brother **William**, whose family castle stands as humanity’s final bastion. A torn painting fragment binds Frederick to this quest, its dragon crest mirroring the ring he bears—a clue to his forgotten past. Joined by the inventive friar **Brother Matthias**, Frederick journeys into the Carpathian darkness. They arrive in a village gripped by terror. Elizabeth greets them with blades and suspicion, but her defiance shatters when Nicolas’s three brides—**Seraphina, Lilith, and Morgana**—descend in a storm of fangs and leathery wings. Frederick saves Elizabeth, killing Lilith with a holy bolt at dawn, yet the villagers brand him a bringer of doom. Seeking refuge in her crumbling castle, Elizabeth mourns William’s disappearance during a werewolf hunt. When she attempts a suicidal raid on **Castle Nicolas**, Frederick sedates her—only to witness a werewolf clawing at her window. As clouds obscure the moon, the beast reverts to William, who gasps, *“Nicolas… has a cure…”* before transforming again. Elizabeth begs Frederick to save her brother instead of killing him. Their pursuit leads to Castle Nicolas, a fortress veined with lightning. Inside, a nightmare unfolds: thousands of vampiric cocoons pulse in a cathedral of decay, while William—chained and half-transformed—feeds Nicolas’s experiment. The vampire lord himself appears, immune to holy water and silver, and greets Frederick like an old enemy: *“Centuries, and you still plague me.”* Nicolas harnesses William’s lycanthropic energy to animate his brood, but the winged abominations crumble to ash. Enraged, he commands William to kill the intruders. Frederick and Elizabeth flee across a chasm as William howls in pursuit. Sheltering in a windmill, they discover **The Creation**—Frankenstein’s gentle giant—who reveals Nicolas needs *his* life-force to stabilize the brood. When William tracks them, a frenzied carriage chase erupts. Frederick destroys Morgana with blessed explosives, but William attacks. Forced to shoot the werewolf, Frederick watches Elizabeth cradle her dying brother—only for William to bite his arm, transferring the lycan curse. As grief consumes them, Seraphina kidnaps Elizabeth. In Budapest, Nicolas offers a trade: Elizabeth for The Creation. Frederick infiltrates a masquerade ball of vampires, rescuing Elizabeth mid-bite. They escape using Matthias’s sunlight grenades, but Nicolas’s servant Igor captures The Creation. At her castle, Matthias deciphers the painting: Nicolas is the **son of Valerious the Elder**, who betrayed his vow to kill him after Nicolas sold his soul for immortality. Frederick’s dragon ring opens a portal to Nicolas’s true lair—a frozen fortress where The Creation is entombed in ice. The giant delivers a devastating truth: **only a werewolf can kill Nicolas**, and he possesses the cure for lycanthropy. As midnight nears, Frederick’s transformation begins.
Emad_Sadiq · 3.4k Views