What is the significance of short story before novel in the history of literature?

Damien Julian is an 18-year-old loser, who has been bullied and mistreated his entire life, at home, he has to deal with his abusive father, and at school, he is constantly been bullied by delinquents, and to make things worse he is always looked down upon by his peers, till one day a mysterious screen appear before him as it said. [The world has seen the lingering evil in your heart] [Would you like to be one of the nine demon kings of this world] [If so what are you willing to sacrifice?] In the heat of the moment, Damien made a deal with the world, that he would give up everything he owns, or do anything it wants, and in exchange, he shall be reborn as a new Demon King, and what the world required from him as payment was. [In exchange for power, become a slave of the world, and act as an anti-body for all eternity] At that moment, Damien agreed, but little did Damien know, that becoming a slave to the world meant he has to be its immune system, what that entail is, that anything that threaten the world must be destroyed even if he has to wipe out humanity, to save it, or assassinate historical figures to bring fort balance or even manipulating events that can potentially end the world, to save the world, this is the story of a necessary evil, not the story of a hero who cares for others. P.S: The Art is not mine, all credits go to the original artist

[ Discord: name : Merciless Clan lien: https://discord.com/invite/2m7XzWyEDQ] In this unique twist on the typical hero-villain dynamic, our protagonist, the villain, finds himself compelled to save humanity from powerful races threatening its existence. Meanwhile, the hero is preoccupied with gathering a harem. The story unfolds as the villain must not only confront external threats but also challenge so-called heroes, proving his perspective and ultimately taking on their responsibilities to ensure humanity's survival. As alliances shift and moral complexities emerge, the narrative explores the unexpected journey of redemption and sacrifice.

naoru juarez otaku university after staying watching the last chapter of naruto shippuden, sleepless leaves his house and by hazards of fate (or a weak god) dies des of crashing with a door, after accepting his destiny comes the god (loose ) and tells him that he can reincarnate him in any world he wants and that's how the story begins ... oh and it is very OP the prota, because they will say why I can hahaahahah (evil laugh) And so it starts ... synopsis We all know the stories narrated in Naruto but that's not what this story is about, tell me you do not feel curious to know who trained the great legends of that world, so discover what is here ... This is a translation but it's my story, I do not know why I used the translator I hope not to offend anyone if it's not translated well

She went to a place she shouldn't visit. She took the path she should not have taken. And… She loves someone she shouldn't love. ******** She was sent to him to retrieve the information, but her fate twisted when she fell for him... *******SNIPPET******* "Luna." She said. The girl’s eyes were so captivating that Xiao Tianyao couldn’t be able to draw his attention away from her, as though something was sucking his soul. “Beautiful…” He kept repeating the same word in his reverie. “… All the palace people from the Kingdom of Xinghe will be sentenced to death.” The eunuch added some information before he ended the decree. Afterward, the soldier from before stepped forward and was about to grab Luna’s hand with intention to drag her away, however, surprisingly Xiao Tianyao held his hand before he could touch her. “Stay away from her.” Xiao Tianyao said coldly. With puzzled expression he inquired his General action. “But, General… the decree said we have to kill her.” “I want her.” He said with finality. “But, Prince Xiao Tianyao your action is against the Imperial decree…” The eunuch retorted. Xiao Tianyao didn’t say anything anymore when he helped Luna to stand up, ignoring all of the questioning eyes as he walked away with her in his embrace. Xiao Tianyao unexpected attitude baffled everyone who were presence there. *** “Prince Xiao Tianyao decision can’t be justified.” The Eunuch mumbled. “All of you retreat for now. I will try to talk with The Prince. Leader Feng Chang, follow me please.” Both Feng Chang and the Eunuch rushed into the palace hall to the direction of the Emperor of Xinghe’s room that Xiao Tianyao had occupied. When it was only the two of them, mocking smile appeared on their lips. “Inform to the Emperor that Young Miss Luna will handle it beautifully.” Feng Chang said as he slow down his pace. “Young Miss Luna ability is simply unimaginable.” The eunuch announced it in amazed. He had heard about the mind controller ability to mess with other people mind, but never saw it with his own eyes. Only when he saw Xiao Tianyao was so beguiled by Luna, he knew that the mind controller’s ability was a calamity for their enemies. Feng Chang didn’t say anything when he saw the eunuch gloated face. ********************************************* ##Meet me on instragram : jikan_yo_tomare Disclaimer : cover picture is from pinterest.com Check out my other stories: **PURPLE DUSK TILL DAWN: dearest through the time **The Love of a Lycan

( Completed ) I just fell asleep. But when I woke up, I had entered into a world I didn't recognize. Become a beautiful main antagonist, was named 'Cattarina Bourston'. How can I avoid the crushing death that has been outlined in the story?

(Novel is currently on pause and is being rewritten.) [Does host wish to integrate DNA?] [Does host wish to evolve?] Michael is reincarnated into another world with the ability to evolve. However, this process strengthens his body but destroyes his mind. For he will see them again. Even if it means throwing his humanity away. (This is my first novel! If you want more then don't forget to vote! :) (Plan on building up the story with several different mythologies and folklores. But please beware that the first two volumes mainly consist of character/power development. Hell truly breaks loose in vol.3)