In a novel, who's the most pitiful exitance? One would say the Hero, others would say the Villain. Many would also say it's the mobs. But rarely would ever say it's the Second lead. However, Horas Spencer would beg to differ.

An ordinary man before, he gets reborn into a 5-year-old body of the second main lead of a novel he wrote a long time ago. The only catch? He's not only the protagonist's brother but also the Second main lead. Now the only one who knows the truth of this new world he had been reborn in, Horas Spencer has one goal in mind - to make sure he interacts as little with the main story as possible.

But to escape the fate of being the Second Main Lead is not easy and the challenges that Horas would have to face are many. Not to mention, find a way back to his real world where he had a decent life and family waiting for him. For that to happen, he would play various roles, even that of a Villain. Just as long as he could go home in one piece.

However, the mystery of this new world might be tougher to crack than Horas first expected it to be. And the shadow of being the 'Second best' is not easy to overcome.

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There will be late romance, it will be dark and a lot of world building.

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Surviving as the Second Main Lead: Second Lead's POV

A tall figure in an all-black hoodie walked toward Horas and Howard. Her mask hid her facial features but the way she walked was dangerous. 


Even if Horas had not been trained to study body language to come to an extent, he doubted that he would have missed the memo of this person being a highly trained killer. 


“Are you the owner of this house? I was waiting for you for quite some time. Do you have a minute to talk with me?” 


Horas tried not to stiffen up at the familiar voice speaking to him. Reed still sounded the same, even after 11 years of growing up and Horas recognized her in a sec. On the other hand, it did not seem like Reed had recognized him. 


Currently, she was focused on Howard Spencer and looked him up and down. Her gaze was lazy but filled with interest. Howard had not realized it, but he was being scouted by Reed right now. 


51: Meeting from the past [pt1]