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Reed, a young man that had spent his entire life in the slums wished for a miracle. He dreamt that one day he'd escape the ghetto he had been born in and travel across the world. He longed to embark on an adventure and truly begin living a real life. Alas, it was not meant to be. The stars had other plans in mind for the young man. On the night of his sixteenth birthday, he had his life flipped upside down. Caught in the midst of a confrontation between two rival gangs, Reed suffered a fatal injury. As he laid on the street, Reed couldn't help but laugh at how unfair his life had been from beginning to end. Born poor? Sure. No parents? Okay. No opportunities in life? Fine. But his own miserable life, too? "What more can I be deprived of?" Reed muttered as he struggled to keep his eyes open. A soft voice chuckled and said, "Much, much more, boy. But you'll soon have the opportunity to have all your wishes fulfilled." "...If you can earn the right to obtain them." --------------------------------------------- Let this message serve as a FINAL warning to those who have come in expecting the 'usual' type of story on this site. This is 'NOT' a wish-fulfillment based story. Please do NOT come into this novel with the expectation that you will get some kind of fearless action hero. The MC is everything but that. That he will be... this 'fearless, intrepid' person straight out of the FIRST chapter. A bold, charismatic hero with an unshakable resolve and iron will. Get that irritating preconception out of your head right now if you dare venture further into the story. I KNOW that's what you're expecting because that's the common setup with the stories on this site. I am writing a story about personal growth, above all else. Be forewarned about that. I'm serious. That means that the character has to start from the bottom and work his way UP. Not in only in terms of power, but also in the strength of his character -- as in, maturing INTO someone who will become a hero. Not over the course of a SINGLE chapter like some stories do. Not in SINGLE arc, or volume, but over the course of the ENTIRE STORY. My main character starts off as COWARDLY, INDECISIVE, and WHINY. He is by NO measure a heroic person, or EVEN a whole person. He is weak-willed and flawed because that is how I HAVE WRITTEN him to be, for good reason. Now, it's your right to DISLIKE this decision I've made and not read the novel because of that. Absolutely. If you want an OP power-fantasy, then go find it elsewhere on the site. You do you. Don't let me or anyone stop you from reading what you want. But if you read my novel for what it is and then give it a poor review, criticizing it for having a "flawed, detestable, and pathetic main character," I WILL delete your goddamned review on that point alone. tl;dr: My main character isn't fucking He-Man and the Terminator's baby. He's a human being with all the ugly, pathetic parts you don't like seeing in your OP Reincarnation novels. ------------------------------------------------- Any comment or review you'd leave for the novel is worth more than gold to me. Have a good one.
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The Heiress Acts Mischievously, But Her Family Can Read Her Mind

The Heiress Acts Mischievously, But Her Family Can Read Her Mind

After switching bodies, Jiang Nan Shu becomes the villainous true daughter in a melodramatic tale and is bound to an all-encompassing revulsion system. If everyone's level of disgust for her reaches 100, she can return to her original world with a prize of ten billion. Being reckless is just one of her many skills. Starting with a disgust level of 89, Jiang Nan Shu sets a modest goal for herself: to live a life collecting easy money within six months. Unbeknownst to her, everyone can hear her inner thoughts! When facing the domineering CEO eldest brother, she says outwardly, "I think this project is excellent and will make a fortune." Inwardly she thinks, "I hope you don’t go bankrupt! Once you're out, I'll steal your company's secrets." When dealing with the indifferent medical second brother: outwardly, "The food at your colleagues' gathering looks so appetizing." Inwardly she thinks, "I'll switch tables when the second brother picks food, to avoid catching any diseases from him." When facing the sickly research third brother, she says outwardly, "Third brother, you're amazing to conduct such tough experiments, keep going." Inwardly she thinks, "I’ll gracefully exit before your experiment explodes." When interacting with the pop star fourth brother: outwardly, "These songs suit you so well, sing them all, and fame is just around the corner." Inwardly, "Just wait for the news to break about your tax evasion." When advising the love-struck fifth brother: outwardly, "She's taking an hour out of her busy schedule to be with you because she loves you." Inwardly, "You’ve been turned into a grassland of green; your goddess has a different companion morning, noon, and night. Bet you didn't see that coming!" As the male protagonist looks at her with increasingly deep eyes, saying, "Let's be together," Jiang Nan Shu weeps, saying, "Don't let your sister misunderstand, I'm not worthy!" Internally, "Money's hard to earn, crap's hard to swallow, the life of a supporting character matters too!" However... why does she end up as the darling of the whole group in the end?
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Is Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell a novel?
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2024-10-11 21:43
Yes, it is. Outliers is a non-fiction book by Malcolm Gladwell, not a novel.
What are the best Malcolm Gladwell stories?
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2024-11-27 22:22
One of the best Malcolm Gladwell stories is from his book 'Outliers'. The story of the 10,000 - hour rule is quite famous. It basically says that in order to achieve mastery in a particular field, one needs to put in around 10,000 hours of practice. For example, Bill Gates had access to a computer at a young age and spent countless hours programming, which contributed to his success in the tech world.
Is Malcolm Gladwell known for writing fiction?
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2024-11-26 13:38
No. Malcolm Gladwell is mainly known for his non - fiction works. His books often explore various aspects of human behavior, society, and trends through in - depth research and analysis.
What are the best stories by Malcolm Gladwell?
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2024-11-17 20:31
Gladwell's story about the power of context is really fascinating. He shows how the environment we are in can drastically change our behavior. For instance, he might talk about how a clean or dirty subway station can affect the likelihood of criminal behavior. His stories are not just entertaining but also make us see the world in a different light, challenging our pre - conceived notions.
Is Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell Non-Fiction?
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2024-09-28 14:14
Yes, Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell is non-fiction. It explores real-world patterns and success stories based on research and analysis.
Are there any spy novels written by Malcolm Gladwell?
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2024-11-12 21:04
As of 2024, Malcolm Gladwell is not known for writing spy novels. He is mainly recognized for his non - fiction works that often explore sociology, psychology, and cultural phenomena.
How does Malcolm Gladwell tell stories?
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2024-10-14 08:24
Malcolm Gladwell is known for telling stories that are not only interesting but also educational. He uses vivid language and unexpected twists to keep the audience hooked. His storytelling often leads to profound insights and new ways of looking at familiar concepts.
What is Malcolm Gladwell's view on fantastic fiction?
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2024-11-14 22:23
Well, Malcolm Gladwell often focuses on non - fictional aspects like social phenomena and human behavior. But when it comes to fantastic fiction, perhaps he would be interested in how the extraordinary elements in these fictions can both attract and influence readers. The out - of - this - world settings or superhuman characters in fantastic fiction could be seen as extreme versions of the 'outliers' he talks about in his books, which deviate from the norm and have a significant impact.
What are the key events in Malcolm Gladwell's life story?
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2024-11-30 08:28
Malcolm Gladwell's entry into the world of writing non - fiction was a crucial event. This led to his exploration of various topics such as human behavior and success. His speaking engagements around the world also form part of his life story as they allowed him to interact with different audiences and gain more insights which may have influenced his subsequent works.
Tell me about Malcolm Gladwell's life story.
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2024-11-30 07:16
Malcolm Gladwell is a well - known writer. He was born in England and grew up in Canada. His works often explore various aspects of human behavior and society. For example, in his book 'The Tipping Point', he introduced concepts like how small changes can lead to large - scale social phenomena. His writing style is engaging and he uses many real - life examples to illustrate his points.
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