Reluctanthero Stories

🧶🐱🧶 Better late than never... dedicated to DaNa020521, who laughs like it's their superpower, somehow survives my chaotic scribbles, and feels things a little more deeply than most. Thank you🪄 🧶🐱🧶 Jerry's vision swam. Am I... dying? No, not like this... not here... His eyes caught the book beside him, soaked in blood, his own blood. "I think... I'm the side character... written to die for the hero." Thunder cracked above. Rain poured down in sheets. Jerry closed his eyes. "Mamma... Nai Nai... Papa... sorry..." For Neo, a faint thought escaped: Sorry, bro... be safe... Darkness swallowed him. Jerry thought the cold stone floor was the end. Blood, rain, and inexplicable circumstances suggest otherwise. thrown into a world that seems to have a personal vendetta against him, he's got one chance to survive-and maybe even figure out why. Even though he didn't sign up for being experimented on by fate, claws, or anyone else. Transmigrated, traumatized, and remarkably unlucky, he's somehow manages to stay alive... barely. But the "other two" had a different plans for him.

His path was never meant to be that of a knight in shining armor. Yet, bound by a dying vow and the chains of filial duty, he is forced to don the armor for a woman who shatters every ideal he ever held. She is not the bride of his dreams, but a challenge written in the stars-a living contradiction who ignites a firestorm of resentment and unwelcome desire. Now, on a journey neither asked for, he must confront the most perilous quest of all: a battle between his steadfast pride and the unexpected whispers of his own heart. Can a promise forged in obligation ever transform into a love written in destiny?

That stormy night was supposed to be just an ordinary night for two young men - Noel Sanjaya and Arka. But in the ancient mansion of the noble Sanjaya family, Noel has just completed an ancient ritual-one performed only once every five centuries. The kingdom's ministers gather in silence, witnessing the birth of a new 'Aksesa,' a mysterious title that has served as the hidden pillar of the Carta Kingdom for millennia. On the other side of the city, in a small cafe about to close, Arka is fighting to finish a college assignment, battling sleep and dreaming of his grandfather's steamed chicken. He has no idea the storm is no ordinary weather... or that his life is being irrevocably changed. Two nineteen-year-old men. Two worlds that have never collided. One ancient cycle awakening: The Dark Period. As the kingdom braces for a cataclysm that strikes only once every five hundred years, a buried secret begins to crawl from the shadows. And when destiny finally brings Noel and Arka face to face, one of them will discover he is not who he thinks he is. Because sometimes, a kingdom's greatest hero... is born in the most unexpected of places.

Two Worlds, One Soul, and a Crushing Destiny... Rowan was once a powerful figure in a world of magic and swords; army general, Warden of Secrets, and spy. She'd been ruthless when it came to interrogations and torture, the blood and battlefield a part of her daily life. But now, she's Teagan-an ordinary woman in a world without magic, without war. She remembers nothing of her old life, but was burdened by the traumas she'd suffered in it. Stripped from her former home and thrust into a new existence where she was no more than a college dropout, failed artist, and homebody, Teagan is haunted by flashes of memories from a life she can't recall, pieces of a puzzle that seem just out of reach. Desperate to fix herself, she delves into the fragments of her old life, determined to unravel the mysteries of who she was, in order to understand who she is. But the more she discovered, the more she wanted to forget. But just when Teagan starts to feel grounded, her old world calls her back and she's forced to face the truth of who she was; also faced with the impossible decision of world peace, or the humanity she'd only just regained.

When a monstrous shadow tries to claw its way into Lucian Blanc's attic, he learns the truth he was never told: he is Nightbound-born with ancient magic and hunted for it. Rescued by a strange raven with glowing silver eyes, Lucian is pulled into Ravenbrand Academy, where crescent-marked students train to survive the dark forces tearing through the veil between worlds. But Lucian arrives with a raven no teacher can identify and a mark that reacts to the Hollow Ones like a beacon. Whispers follow him in the halls. Doors open on their own. And every dark omen seems to circle back to him. At Ravenbrand, enemies wear smiles, allies hide secrets, and prophecies rot beneath the floorboards. As storms shake the academy walls and ravens begin to die, Lucian discovers he may be tied to a forgotten god whose return could reshape the night itself. The shadows want him. The prophecy needs him. Ravenbrand fears him. Lucian isn't sure which is worse.

After dying, he just wanted to relax, but life had other plans, and he was not planning to rizz up some girls like animes he saw.

Diana Hart, 25, just wanted her first real vacation-sun, soup, and uninterrupted naps. After years of overwork, she was finally ready to rest. But the universe had other plans. Yanked into a modern magical world by a glittery, totally indifferent saint named Lilith, Diana finds herself labelled Hero #1000-one of the so-called "Chosen Ones" summoned to defeat a world-ending demon lord. Except... she's not interested. No grand speeches. No swords forged in dragon fire. Just sarcasm, stubbornness, and a burning desire to be left alone. But in a realm that dismisses her for being both a woman and the thousandth hero, Diana does something radical: she rewrites the script. Instead of saving the world, she'll savour it-one enchanted forest stroll, one gourmet dish, and one sarcastic quip at a time. She's not their saviour. She's not their symbol. She's her protagonist. And if destiny has a problem with that? It can take a number... and wait 'til after dessert.

Nathaniel "Nat" Reyes is an introverted graphic designer living an unremarkable life in Quezon City, until his knack for analysis leads him to uncover strategic vulnerabilities in the West Philippine Sea. With no military training or government connections, Nat devises an unconventional defense plan, rallying ordinary Filipinos to protect their nation. As his ideas gain traction, he faces his fears and steps into the spotlight, proving that even the quietest voices can make the loudest impact.

An unknown high-dimensional civilization, mysterious creatures, a dimensional fantasy continent connected to reality, and a new martial arts world. A fantasy continent, intricate foreshadowing, a heartwarming tone, animal companions, Oriental aesthetics, and an uncharted world. A pitiful soul yet the chosen one; born with great potential, but his wings were broken by enemies. Persisting in growth despite being besieged on all sides, bravely venturing into sacred domains even amid ambushes. Finally awakening his talents, yet destined to face endless trials. ‼️ ACT FAST! LIMITED TIME GIVEAWAY ‼️ Enter the official Goodreads Giveaway to get a FREE Kindle copy of Hidden Wings. Ends Soon! https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/423466-hidden-wings-volume-1-of-the-legend-of-shenzhi-guardian

"Ryan, an apprentice puppeteer in the quiet town of Emberfalls, eagerly awaits the festival that will mark his greatest performance. But on the eve of celebration, his world is consumed by chaos. Will he ever return to the simple life he once knew? Is he prepared for the trials that lie ahead? And when fate's strings tighten, will Ryan be the one pulling them-or merely a puppet in a grander scheme?

An anime inspired fantasy of rebellion, buried magic and a bastard son the king believed is long dead, survives among thieves, scraps and shadows in the rain soaked slums of the Lower Ring. Haunted by dreams of a life he was never allowed to live, Kael has no idea his blood carries a secret. one that burns beneath his skin like wildfire. when a violent encounter awakens a terrifying magic within him, Kael is thrown into a rising storm of rebellion, prophecy and forgotten truths. Hunted by royal enforcers and whispered about by those who remember the old bloodlines, Kael must decide.

They don't deliver packages. They deliver danger. When Seo-Joon's father dies on the job, everyone says it was an accident. But the letter he leaves behind tells a different story-one about a hidden network of "delivery men" who transport more than just goods. Weapons. Classified secrets. Living cargo. Sometimes, even monsters. Thrown into this deadly underground, Seo-Joon inherits his father's katana and the cryptic Blade Scripture. Every mission is graded by stars, but the higher the rating, the higher the body count. To survive, he'll have to fight through rival couriers, inhuman beasts, and a powerful organization that hides its deadliest truths behind innocent words. Because in this business... The delivery is never just a delivery.

In a quiet clan nestled deep in the mountains, Tenshiro's life is simple-until the day he discovers an ancient sword bound by linked chains and a dark curse. When tragedy strikes, the sword's power awakens, pulling him into a world of spirits, shadows, and secrets his mother warned him to avoid. Haunted by loss and driven by a fierce new strength, Tenshiro must unravel the sword's curse before it consumes him-and everything he holds dear.

John didn't ask for this. He didn't sign up to be a hero, a savior, or whatever nonsense the universe seemed to have in mind. Time travel was complicated enough without stumbling across imprisoned magical deities. Yet, here he was-an unwilling do-gooder with a growing list of freed gods, spirits, and eldritch beings who now owed him favors. Not that John wanted their help. He just wanted a quiet life, free from divine drama and cosmic messes. But no, every time he turned around, there was another desperate deity locked up in some ancient relic or cursed dimension. He tried ignoring them. He really did. But then guilt-or perhaps sheer bad luck-always dragged him back. Now he's neck-deep in magical debts, interdimensional grudges, and a timeline so tangled it could strangle a lesser man. The gods might call him a savior, but John knows the truth: he's just tired. Tired of time travel. Tired of magic. And most of all, tired of being the universe's go-to handyman. Someone, please, save *him* this time. Before he snaps and uses all those favors to take a permanent vacation in a timeline where none of this exists. If such a place even exists anymore.

Well a human travel to a magical world what do you think will happen..

Reincarnated again. New world, younger body, basic sword, standard skills-identify, item box, and a system that barely tries. God(?) said it'd be a slow life. So naturally, I immediately fall out of a tree, break some ribs on a coconut, and try figuring out magic. there is magic, right? i was promised magic. Look, I've done this before. Enough times to know survival comes first, but too many times to care if I survive. If you're looking for serious epic fantasy, keep walking. But if you want dry humor, meta commentary, wilderness shenanigans, and a main character who's just trying to nap under a murder tree in peace... Welcome to paradise.

Max a 19-year-old boy, deals with the hardships of reality as his family is ripped apart by war and chaos. Can Max find it within himself to keep fighting or will he give up? Honestly unsure where I'm going with this. Hopefully wherever it goes well enjoy the ride.

Hacultt is a small town inflicted with a curse. Villains and heroes face off in epic adventures in the city nearby; resulting in frequent property damage and loss of limbs. Becoming a hero is just as bad as becoming a villain. How will Isla deal with her newfound hero title after accidentally saving the royal postman?