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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 · 272.7k Views

Threadborn

I never asked to be the chosen anything. I had a nice enough life, if you enjoy communing with dead people, wrangling ghostly regrets, and being occasionally mistaken for a lost Victorian child. Harrowers don’t get holidays, and we certainly don’t get destiny. We get well-worn boots, crumbling field journals, and maybe—if we’re lucky—a thermos that doesn’t leak. I was fine with that. Then came the part where I accidentally got involved in a celestial conspiracy. You know, the usual: unraveling the fabric of fate, discovering I may or may not be some mythical thread-weaver, dodging bureaucratic Fae with sharp smiles and sharper agendas, and, most inconveniently of all, developing a highly inconvenient attraction to a certain exiled Huntsman of the Unseelie Court who looks he stepped out GQ: Gothic Edition and smells like rain. Alaric Fen. Yes, that Alaric. The one with the eyes like amber lightning and cheekbones you could cut yourself on. Now I’m trying to stop the Balance from folding like a wet towel, while two ancient Courts most humans are blissfully unaware about flirt with civil war, and everyone keeps looking at me like I’ve got the answers. I don't. I have tattoos I didn't sign up for, a fast-talking con artist for a best friend, and some stubborn hope that kindness still counts for something. So if you're looking for a grand epic of magic, love, betrayal, memory, and rebellion—well. Here we are.  Just… don’t expect me to smile about it. Come along if you'd like. I could use someone on my side. -Entry from the diary of Grey Wyrde
Sundrop_Dancer · 11.4k Views

[BL] Seducing Male Leads To Survive As A Villain In A Novel

Eden got struck by lightening while leaving hate comments on an Ongoing Webnovel he hates. And as karma would have it, he woke up as the villain of the novel. In the novel, The emperor had announced that anyone who brings him the head of the Villainous Wizard of EL, will be rewarded handsomely. And So Everyone, Especially the Powerful Male leads of this novel, are bent on killing this Villain - The same villain Eden woke up as! Eden knew he had to do everything to escape death, even if that meant seducing and snatching the male leads of the original female lead to use them as powerful shields! ******* 1st Lead: "I will have your head with this sword if you ever get that close to me again" The Crown Prince threatened. "Well not after I'm done undressing you, Your Royal Highness" Eden shamelessly replied. 2nd Lead: "Why don't you have a drink with me?" The Grand Marquis had poured him a poisoned drink. "Well I'd be sweeter if I drank directly from your mouth My Lord" Eden offered him the drink. 3rd Lead: "Why don't you go bring me my book? Eden" The Grand Duke requested, an ambush set and waiting to kill Eden in the library. "Don't worry My Dear Duke, I have a better book here about two boys making out!" Eden offered. 4th Lead: "I've heard about your Impeccable magical skills Mr Wizard, can you perhaps teach me some?" The Mage requested, aiming to drain Eden's powers and life! "Don't worry sir, tonight I'll teach you a better skill I excel at - in Bed!" Eden tugged his collar. 5th Lead: "Can you help me find a partner to the Royal ball" The naive 'Little' prince was the worst at making evil plots. "Don't worry, I'll be your partner to the Royal Ball" But he was Eden's favourite because he was the least threat! ***** Mr Guide: "Hey Eden, I think something is wrong with the Original Story Plot, Thus You're going to be Mysteriously assassinated at the Upcoming event by someone other than the male leads!!" Eden Cried "What?! Someone Please Get me out of this Novel Right now!"
Sweet_Savage16 · 26.4k Views

KALKI:THE ELEVENTH

In a universe spiraling into chaos, where time collapses and dharma crumbles, the last hope of restoration lies in the Eleventh Avatar of Lord Vishnu — Kalki. After millennia of maintaining the balance of creation, even the gods find themselves powerless against a terrifying new threat: Bhrahmāndak, the corrupted, evil reflection of Brahma himself. Born from Brahma’s shadow — a being created when the Creator doubted his own divinity — Bhrahmāndak hijacks creation, fusing Yugas, manipulating destinies, and turning even the laws of karma into tools of oppression. As Dharma fades and the world twists into darkness, the sacred land of Sambhala, veiled from time, becomes the cradle of a miracle. On a night when the stars echo ancient alignments, a divine child is born — under the same nakshatra, rashi, and planetary conjunction as Rama and Krishna. He is Kalki, the Final Flame, the last descent of Vishnu meant to restore balance by ending the corrupted cycle. Gifted from birth with the Divine Sword Nistram, bound to his very soul, and paired with his immortal companion Shveta-Ashwa, the celestial white horse descended from Uchchaihshravas, Kalki is trained in secret by Parashurama, the timeless warrior-sage. But Kalki’s destiny is unlike any avatar before him. He must not only destroy Adharma, but reset time itself by restarting the Satya Yuga — the first and purest age. To do so, he must confront the false gods of power, battle ancient forces reborn in modern forms, and ultimately defeat Bhrahmāndak — a being who controls not just realms, but memory, fate, and time itself. Across 200 chapters of mystical lore, epic battles, divine alliances, tragic betrayals, and spiritual awakening, KALKI: The Final Avatar is the tale of a warrior who must end the world... so he can save it. Key Features of the Story: • Kalki’s Origin in Sambhala, hidden from mortal sight. • His bond with the soul-forged sword Nistram and the divine horse Shveta-Ashwa. • A new pantheon of twisted demi-gods under Bhrahmāndak’s rule. • The return of Parashurama, who becomes Kalki’s guru and commander. • Wars that span across earthly kingdoms, spiritual planes, and even the subconscious minds of corrupted sages. • Kalki’s internal struggle with his divine role — balancing destruction with compassion. • Final confrontation in the Ruins of Time, where the concept of past, present, and future must be remade. The End Goal: Kalki must slay Bhrahmāndak, restore Dharma, and restart the Yuga Cycle — not just to cleanse the world, but to rebirth it into Satya Yuga, the age of truth. But to do so, he must first unmake himself.
PaariA · 2.6k Views