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A Background Character’s Path to Power
by Peace_in_Chaos
Waking up in an unfamiliar world with no memories, I had only one advantage, a mind filled with knowledge of fictional tropes, clichés, and common sense learned from countless novels.At first, I thought I was trapped in a romcom nightmare when I started triggering events like "Helping a Girl on a Rainy Day", "Damsel in Distress", and "Tripping Into the Heroine’s Arms." Naturally, I shut those nonsense down before they could escalate. No forced romances. No misunderstandings. No cringe.But someth…
The Return of the God Level Assassin [BL]
by Tyramisu
As soon as Luo Yan graduated, he immediately got an offer from a prestigious gaming company. He thought all his hard work finally paid off. And he would finally reach the pinnacle of life. But then, on his first day of work, a potted plant fell on his head and he died. Surprisingly, when he thought he would cross the Yellow River, he suddenly woke up and found himself in the body of a 17 year old boy. This body had the same name as him but completely different background. Because the original wa…
Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest
by Darkness_Enjoyer
What do the words Third-Rate Villain mean?Doesn't every human being possess their own background story?Just because a game hadn't explored one's background story, does it mean those characters are irrelevant?In a world where video games come to life, Astron Natusalune is introduced as a seemingly insignificant character—a third-rate villain with a minor role. However, this ordinary facade belies a haunting past that has shaped Astron into the vengeful soul he has become.Someone who would do ever…
Why is Background Character the Strongest Now?
by Nikhil_the_daoist
Shivam was just a normal guy.A government employee finally living a stable life after surviving an orphan’s hell and fighting tooth and nail through every damn obstacle life threw his way.He love anime, web novels, and his one true obsession light novels.His favorite?Transmigrated as a Third-Rate Villain.The plot? Fire.The fights? Insane.The worldbuilding? God-tier.And the characters? Untouchable—especially Marcus Ardent and Daelen Vorcrest, the last heroes of mankind.But then came the final ch…
The Background Character Loop: One Last Chance to Break the Cycle
by Cassius1204
He doesn’t have a name, a face, or a place in the story—except to guide others to their “happy endings.” For thousands of loops, he’s endured heartbreak, despair, and the crushing reset of the world every time something goes wrong. He’s memorized every line, every trigger, every rule: no deaths, no interference, no breaking the script.But Loop 1,204 feels different. The world isn’t punishing him for stepping off the path. Suddenly, he can change things—rewrite relationships, alter destinies, may…
Superstars of Tomorrow
by Lazy Cliché
"Every time background music plays in my head, I feel like there is nothing to be afraid of." —Fang ZhaoToward the end of the apocalyptic period, Fang Zhao lost his life. However, instead of dying, he found himself 500 years later in the body of a young and aspiring composer who shared the same name. Having received a second chance at life, Fang Zhao sets out to achieve the previous owner's dreams.Armed with the experience of living through an apocalyptic age and his profession as a composer bef…
Phoenix Jade Affection
by ColorfulAutumnWind
Feng Zhijiu was born frail and was told that she would not live to be 25 years old. However, she lives her life with positivity and strives to live life to the fullest. Until one night, her fragile body was suddenly struck by lightning, and she died.Transmigrating to another world, she discovered a new world where humans, spiritual beasts, demons, and gods coexisted. Blessed with a space and countless books, she took the first step into the world of cultivation.As she uncovers the mysteries of t…
Reincarnated in an Otome game as a background character
by Siegburn
Razel, is a reincarnated youth. In his previous life he was a lonely boy who spent his days playing video games. Then one day tragedy came into his life. It all ended for him, was what he thought, until he opened his eyes; to find a fantasy world, where science and magic go hand in hand. That could have been a joy, but that happiness was nipped in the bud, because he reincarnated as the eldest son of a poor family of barons without territory, and, above all, he is uglier than in his previous lif…
Survival Of A Background Character
by wondering_boson_04
So, you think you've got life all figured out?Well, imagine waking up in the body of a third-rate villain from a novel you once scoffed at.That's exactly what happens to your not-so-average high school student turned reluctant anti-hero.Picture this: transmigrate into the body of a suspended student from school, banished from his noble family, and now trapped in a world where magic reigns supreme and destiny calls the shots. Oh, and did I mention he's got a one-way ticket back to reality? All he…
Tycoon's Eye Candy Is Actually a Bigshot
by Salted Fish Dream
At 20 years old, Su He married Mr. Jiang, a business tycoon with billions to his name, proudly hailed as a business mogul. Upon learning of this, people said that she, a country bumpkin lacking background and wealth, was merely a poor doctor with a beautiful appearance, unworthy of the esteemed Jiang family head. Gradually, however, people discovered that this 'poor doctor' with 'no background' was in fact the jewel of a prestigious medical family in the capital, an expert surgeon in the medical…
Awaken: I See Tags, I Rewrite My Life
by Xiao 96
[Factory-Courtyard Life • Face-Slapping Matches • Hidden-Advantage Revenge • Rising Star at Work]Tian Xiang’s fiancé is stolen by her cousin—no big deal, plenty of fish in the sea.Then glowing words appear above the cousin’s head: “Reborn Heroine.”Tian Xiang blinks—she’s inside a 1970s harem-novel world where every character wears a flickering label:Big Villain • Tragic Second Male • White Lotus • Evil Mother-in-Law • Villain #1, #2, #3… and above her own head?“Silly-Sweet Cannon-Fodder.”Well, n…
In The Background
by YoursTrulyVic
Pressure for exams, tests, placements, and just about everything shaped me into who I am. Even when I did everything, it still wasn't enough. A cruel ending is not how I thought my life would end. But what did I expect? There is no such thing as fairy tales, or happy ever afters, just the stone-cold reality of a black-and-white world. P.S. The cover art is not mine, credit to whoever the owner is of this amazing piece (found on Pinterest)
My Part-time Girlfriend
by yuzuumachi
Iwasaki Yuto is an ordinary college student who views himself as nothing more than an unremarkable "NPC" in the grand scheme of life. He goes through his days quietly, blending into the background at school and keeping to himself. His world revolves around gaming, anime, and escaping the harsh reality of his social invisibility. Yet, despite his attempts to stay unnoticed, he can’t shake the feeling that something is missing—especially when it comes to love.In his daily routine, Yuto faces the s…
Kill The Extra
by Fallen_Angel_26
An Extra is a minor background character with little to no influence on the main story. Their purpose is to fill out scenes and represent the larger world in which the story takes place.Yet,One Extra defied its existence. One Extra destroyed the story.********Luke, an editor, was transmigrated into the story with one goal:"Kill The Extra."_____________________________________Join the Discord Server: https://discord.gg/vEJMvfGuUY
In the Background
by Daoist781234
Are you looking for something fresh among reincarnations, isekai and Mary Sue? I offer my short story to rehabilitate your brain) P.S. This is my first story and English is my second language, so recommendations and constructive criticism are welcome.
Love? The Reborn Me Just Wants to Obtain Rewards
by Short'nin' Bread
Effort?Effort my ass!People born to be beasts of burden could never touch the lower limits of those chosen by the heavens no matter how hard they tried.Talent gap, background gap, appearance gap, luck gap...A single disparity could swallow all the struggles of the beasts of burden, and a combination of many made their lives unbearably tragic.Su Huai was filled with indignation over this.As a result, rebirth + system, fortune arrived suddenly.The chosen by the heavens? Kneel down, all of you.Let …
A Wallflower in the background
by Usami_Shiro
Naoko Ito stood there in shock, at the statement that befell her father's mouth."Boarding school?"Unconsciously she repeated the words out loud, trying to grasp the information and to confirm if she had heard it right. An answer came from her mother in the form of a nod, confirming that she had heard it right.Her expression was that of disbelief, confusion consumed her and she was honestly scared.The thought of being with people for 3 years, sharing a room, and that they would know her every sec…
Almighty Coach
by Victory General
How could a poor graduate student without any background or connections become successful? With a coaching system? An upgrade? This is not a computer game, but real life we’re talking about! This will be a fantasy based on reality. Dai Li will fight back against all those who would mock and humiliate him with his astonishing and awe-inspiring training skills. From a nobody he’ll try to become the most illustrious coach in the sports world, so join him in proving to everyone who’s the real master…
The Prince in the Background
by NehaWrites
In this story, there is a scorned female lead who goes back in time after being unjustly killed by the people she once loved and a male lead who loves and supports her through her quest for revenge. And there are villains, of course, the people who had abused the female lead, the ones who had neglected the male lead, the targets of her revenge in this second life. And then there was Prince Rian, a somewhat plain, sickly character who had barely shown up only to be immediately dismissed as non-th…