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In a world where emotion can be extracted, Dr. Nathan Grey risks everything to erase his own pain. But when the experiment goes wrong, his grief, guilt, joy, and love take form-and one empty fragment, born from what's left behind, begins to change everything. Emotion.exe explores the cost of trying to control emotion through science, and the haunting journey toward accepting every part of the self-even the painful ones.

Lin Chen, a failed film school graduate, has been unemployed for two years in China’s ruthless entertainment industry. On the day he is about to give up, he accidentally activates the Perfect Edit System — a mysterious ability that shows real-time audience emotions, boredom spikes, and the exact moments needed to create viral content. Assigned as a useless intern on a dying variety show watched by only 200 people, Lin Chen secretly uses the system to redesign scenes, capture hidden reactions, and turn disasters into trending moments. From forgotten studios to national broadcasts, from mocked intern to industry miracle editor, Lin Chen must save three failing shows to unlock the ultimate reward — the Movie Director Module. In a world ruled by traffic, fame, and power, can a nobody rewrite the rules of the entertainment industry?

This is the story of a top trader in Canary Wharf, a man who mastered risk but lost control. A story about work and what it does to a man. Julian Watanabe is half-English, half-Japanese. Born in London. Raised by a single mother. No connections. But he was brilliant. He went from nothing, to everything, and back to nothing again. This novel follows his rise in the financial world and the precise collapse that followed. It’s about trading, ambition, and the psychological cost of control. If you liked Black Swan, Succession, or American Psycho, you’ll find something hauntingly familiar in Julian.

Sofia Marchetti, a young Italian research nutritionist, arrives in Nairobi for a new role at the NGO Nabad Hope Initiative. After a series of flight delays and reroutes, she lands exhausted and alone in a country she has only read about. With no local SIM card and unable to reach the office, she finds herself stranded in the airport late at night, unsure of where to go or whom to trust. By chance, she overhears a calm, professional voice. Jamal Abdi Khadar, a Somali IT officer working with the NGO, speaking on the phone. Despite not knowing her personally, Jamal steps in to help, offering guidance and safely escorting her to a nearby hotel.

Hi! My name is [Redacted], but most people just call me Focaccia Bread — or Foca. I’m writing this mostly for fun, but also to share my stories, my questionable life choices, and the music that somehow came out of them. Come along for the ride as I recount how I accidentally built a successful entertainment company and somehow helped create actual music legends. Fair warning: I do not tell stories in order. My brain jumps timelines like a fever dream, so expect chaos, time skips, and zero apologies. I’m weird. I’m quirky. I embrace it with both arms and half a bagel. I know — I’m cringe. But at least I’m free. XD If you wanna listen to the Jams (Music) appearing here, you can go listen to them in YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@FocacciaBread-Music) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ecDiwv85yqoktTR4h569L?si=CHJzNohaTwiTgukcKickMQ) and other streaming platforms.

"What happens after Death?" A lot of people asked this question across as the history of mankind, various religions have their own answers, mostly saying that the good people go somewhere nice and the bad people somewhere horrible. But how about those who don't believe in any religion? or that are truly neutral beings? Where does these people go? Vincent Vanlore, a thirty-somenting year old man with a very ordinary and boring life, just found out the answer, when suddenly found himself sitting on a I'll colored waiting room for a work interview he never asked for, to a company he never knew about. Turns out the afterlife for him is just a very tiring office job, and his biggest enemies are old confused souls and the horrible malfunctioning computer

My name is Han Ji Su. Call me Ji Su. And guess what? Coincidentally, my store was just at the other side of the road. The other side against my store was a newly established idol company. At first, I didn't care much. But, after out of nowhere I gained an ability to see someone's stats using the standard idol stats system. This alone changed my life.

Born with nothing, raised by struggle. This is not the story of a hero, but of an ordinary boy fighting an extraordinary life. With no money, no support, and no shortcuts, he faces poverty, rejection, and countless failures. His dreams are mocked, his efforts ignored, and his voice unheard. Yet, every night, when the world sleeps, his determination wakes up. This story is about pain that teaches strength, tears that create courage, and a mindset that refuses to quit. When life pushes him to the ground, he stands up again—stronger, wiser, and more determined. This is a journey from zero to self-belief. A reminder that no matter how hard life becomes, giving up is never an option.

This is the story of Riku Yoshida. A reincarnator who found himself in the world of Umamusume. How will things change with him on the board?

the real one who supported me in my bad time , who give me motivation and financial support, he gives me multiple facilities on bad times there is the time I return him 200x or more

Guo Haotian had finally made it—he’d been hired as a flight attendant by Cottonrose Airlines. But instead of taking to the skies, he was stuck with ground duty.

Ensign Jacques Delende joins the maiden voyage of the Space-Frigate OCS Destiny, flying ships amidst the stars. The planet Kepharon holds secrets, and the ship’s crew brings yet more, especially the Ensign’s old, poetic friend. Fire is fought with fire. Failure is his freezing fear.

Choi Beomgyu, CEO of Choi Enterprise goes to Japan for a business trip. Coincidentally Kai AKA Taehyun's best friend arranges a trip to Japan for him. Fate has other plans. Both of them meet at cafe, then elevator and sharing the same hotel, their hotel rooms are also next to each other. Beomgyu asks Taehyun to be his date for tonight business event for securing a contract. Taehyun accept it. After that, a blooming feeling develop in their hearts, which they don't name it yet. Beomgyu who fancies and dislikes Taehyun at a same time, feel himself falling for him. p.s Want to know more about them, give a chance to read my work.

Cyril unknowingly stumbles into a contract with the master of 'The Apothecary for the Bizarre and Unusual', which happens to be a gateway into a parallel world that is filled with a myriad of supernatural beings. Now employed as a part-timer in the apothecary, Cyril must balance his high school life while dealing with a demanding job where unknown dangers lurk around every corner.

After a fatal VR mishap, Mallory Ashen is reborn in a magical realm — well — kind of. He actually is the system! Tasked with guiding heroes to evolve his realm; He must learn quickly, because mistakes can mean life or death. From VR steamer to system: Death was only the tutorial. ***This is my first novel. It’s about misfortune and finding hope in the hopeless. It’s the classic isekai/ portal fantasy trope with a new twist. It contains darkish humor with a blend of meta-game fiction and a dash of bureaucratic satire. Just good, fun absurdity. 18+ but it’s not spicy, well not yet anyways. Thanks for stopping by! It’s been an honor. *** If you’re interested I have an instagram account set up for the book. Rats.lightnovel Check it out!

The government calls it Section Four. The men call it Free Use. Monday evening was mundane. Marcie and Samson were painting models, waiting for dinner, and dreading the work week. Then the news anchor unzipped his fly on live TV. To combat a national mental health crisis, Parliament has turned every woman aged eighteen to fifty-five into a "Public Asset." The rules are simple: men have needs, and women must legally service them. Refusal means prison. For Marcie, the mandate is a death sentence for her autonomy. She is now property, accessible to anyone who asks. For her boyfriend Samson, it’s a test he isn’t sure he can pass. He promises to keep her safe, to hide her away, but the world outside their apartment has gone instantly, violently mad. And looking out the window, Samson can’t help but notice that every other man is having the time of his life. The law just stripped her of her rights. Now it’s coming for her relationship

After a mysterious reverse-isekai event, legendary heroes, the Demon King, and his generals find themselves trapped in the modern world—with no magic, no kingdoms, and no epic quests. To survive, they must work part-time at a 24-hour convenience store, living together in a cramped apartment above it. From drunk heroes fumbling stock shelves to the assassin elf Bella navigating late-night horrors, the party struggles with mundane tasks while their past lives bleed into reality through a bizarre gacha game. The Demon King buys cup noodles, generals discover ecchi anime, and Nyx’s pranks constantly test everyone’s patience. Late-night shifts turn terrifying, imaginary Stand battles break out in the aisles, and the line between fantasy and retail chaos blurs. It’s a story where legendary warriors trade swords for brooms, monsters for snacks, and epic destiny for the daily grind—all while discovering that surviving the modern world is sometimes harder than saving it.

In the quiet suburban Tokyo neighborhood, seventeen-year-old Takumi Senda lives what appears to be an ordinary life with his single mother, Yuki. Their modest apartment, good food, and his mother's designer clothes seem normal enough—until small inconsistencies begin to pile up. Yuko claims to work part-time at a kombini store, but her schedule doesn't match. Their lifestyle seems too comfortable for her supposed income. She receives mysterious late-night phone calls and leaves for "work" dressed far too elegantly for any ordinary job. A coming-of-age story about growing up, facing hard truths, and learning that the adults in your life are more complex than you ever imagined.

I Stayed Until I Was No Longer Needed A Love Realized Too Late I met her by accident—on a day that should have ended in tragedy. I saved her life, but I didn’t know then that I would spend years quietly losing my own to loving her. What began as an unspoken connection turned into a long season of waiting. I stayed close, never crossing the line, never asking for more than she was willing to give. When she chose another man and married him, I stepped back without resentment—believing that love, if real, should never demand to be chosen. Years later, she returned to my life under different circumstances. Widowed. Broken. Alone. I offered my presence again—not as a savior, not as a replacement, but as someone who had never truly left. She refused me. Repeatedly. Eventually, I stopped waiting. I chose a different life. I built something stable, something real—with someone else. And only then did she finally see me. This is not a story about stolen love or second chances. It is about timing, restraint, and the quiet cost of being the one who stays too long. Because sometimes, love is not lost by leaving— but by realizing too late who was always there. Inspired by true emotions.