Unconventional Protagonists

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In my opinion, a good novel needs a solid framework. The plot is certainly important, but what really keeps me reading is the protagonist. Many novels today make their protagonists ordinary people to help readers relate to them. Their likes and dislikes, personalities, outlook on life, values, and even backgrounds are no different from those of everyday people. The only novelty in these stories lies in the world or the setting. But when you look across all those unusual setups, you find they tend to have a lot in common. Some call that following a formula. I think the root of those formulas is the protagonist: an "ordinary" protagonist reacts to the world in "ordinary" ways. We ordinary people are like that: if someone humiliates us, we want to get them back; we like good looks and hate pain. I've long grown tired of books that all feel the same. So my standard for recommending a book is that its protagonist must be different from ordinary people. Different likes and dislikes A different personality Different values and outlook

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1 I Really Am Immortal First Love, Brilliant as Summer FlowersUrban3.7M WordsCompleted 39Votes2.3MRecs1.6MFans
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This article tells the story of how an immortal person should live a correct and active life in modern human society under the guidance of the core socialist values. I hope it can inspire other immortals, people with special abilities, cultivators, aliens, and non-human creatures to share their experiences in building a stable and harmonious life in the country. Works QQ group: 741825442 full, 783764489 (full) 907366463 (empty) Book v group: 870388766 (full), 723479938 fans worth 10,000
2 A Real Cthulhu Tabletop RPG I Want to Stir Things UpGaming11.1M WordsCompleted 3Votes214.3kRecs350.9kFans
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TRPG refers to tabletop role-playing games. The characteristic of the game is that you can play your own role immersively, and within the scope allowed by the rules, you can have various open-ended story developments and achieve different endings based on your own actions. The Cthulhu Run is a major category of TRPG. The explorers played by players are just ordinary people, but they have to explore mysterious events, face unknown mythical creatures, and unknown fears. There is only one piece of advice here, that is, the less you know, the longer you will live. And Liu Xing just wanted to run a Cthulhu group online out of curiosity, and ended up accidentally entering the real Cthulhu group running game.
3 A Floating City from Scratch Seventeen ZitherWestern Fantasy517k WordsCompleted 0Votes9.1kRecs9.6kFans
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Ye Xun is an ordinary technical nerd. He loves DND and he had an accident while running a group. He took his character card and traveled to another world. However, he seemed to have gone too far and traveled to the prehistoric era of the other world. The empire of the elves had collapsed due to the fall of the elven gods, and human civilization was still in its infancy. Entering the city-state era, the human gods have not yet raised their thrones in the sky. This is an era of chaotic beliefs. The gods are robbing believers and faith. The human gods want to raise their thrones to the sky, become true gods, and establish a kingdom of gods, while the elven gods hope to gain more faith and regain their own authority. However, in the ice and snow of the north, the orcs are rising... PS: The second setting of this book. If there is any inconsistency with the original work, please follow the setting of this book. The author is the largest (not the prehistoric Faerun, nor the medieval warhammer) Book club: 565360116
4 The Whole World Is Made Up of NPCs Mountain Spirit in a Trench CoatCompetitive Gaming2.2M WordsCompleted 0Votes31.7kRecs15.6kFans
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The girl traveled to ancient times with the sword immortal system and became the only immortal in the world. She is obviously willful and willful, kills people like mowing grass, cheats people without paying for their lives, and runs away after flirting with people, but she is respected by people all over the world as a master of art, a god, a savior and a saint. The new book "Kill the Male Protagonist" has been uploaded. Everyone is welcome to collect and subscribe. Skirt: 799078951
5 The Immortal Voice Wins Them Over Midnight ShepherdessXianxia Romance2.2M WordsCompleted 0Votes137.5kRecs50.6kFans
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The new book Rong Xian's series "I Save the World with a Hair Knife" has been published. You can search and add it to your bookshelf to support it. Thank you. Copywriting: Rong Xian accidentally forgot an agreement and was exiled to the Broken World by the petty Lord of Heaven. There was only one way to leave: to save the world. Rong Xian: Good guy, I call you good guy. When she discovered that the shortcut to gathering power was people's emotional fluctuations, she embarked on the path of persecuting everyone. I personally wrote the thrilling and stomach-churning plot and acted it out myself. I went astray along the way and couldn't get it back. Rong Xian: Smiling gradually becomes immoral. I am just an innocent, pitiful and weak social animal. What kind of evil intentions can a social animal have? I just want to play with everyone. The following is an introduction to this article: The Lord Xixin of the Demonic Path was taken away and turned into a little doll. Her fault in her previous life was that she was too upright. In this life, she vowed to give full play to her talent as a dramatist!
6 After Falling Asleep I Am the Righteous PathMystery & Supernatural1.9M WordsOngoing 38Votes349.9kRecs846.1kFans
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The wandering soul is wandering, and the worms are scattered. Invisible things surround you, and whispers in your ears come from. Abominations wait in the abyss. There is no wind in the dead silence, and it cannot blow the corners of my clothes and the tips of my hair. Musu stared into the abyss, and the abyss stared at him. It wasn't until Mu Su took off his clothes that Abyss had to look away in embarrassment.
7 The Game Descends into Another World Youthful SkiesGaming1.0M WordsCompleted 0Votes47.3kRecs52.1kFans
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This is a world of mad chaos, a world wandering in the apocalypse. The earth is dying, the rules have been disrupted, the gods have fallen, and all living beings are lingering and unwilling to perish. Zhang Li brought the entire game world to this desperate place. New book "There is a World of Fairies and Heroes in My Family"
8 God-Tier Pro Gamer Luo SuEastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted 0Votes30.5kRecs37.5kFans
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A story about a senior player in the gaming industry who accidentally traveled to the world of 'games' during the game's beta testing process, and treated the other world as a hardcore game... (New book: The Extraordinary Earth has been opened)
9 The True Meaning of the Sword Dao Get LostUrban1.5M WordsCompleted 6Votes152.3kRecs182.5kFans
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An ordinary young man who was implicated and killed because of his sister's identity as a supernatural being was reborn into himself in a parallel space and started a new life. The path to the growth of a true villain boss. In the past life, I was ordinary and unable to resist, but in this life, I am waiting for the twist of reappearing that moment. The new book sets sail, a hidden corner, a future thriller type, welcome to try it out.
10 Heart Demon Qinzhi HuaqingCultivation3.0M WordsCompleted 20Votes410.5kRecs583.8kFans
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The new book "Netherworld Painted Skin Scroll" is being serialized and the physical book has been published under the title "Shadowless". Perhaps on a cold winter night, you heard someone singing softly from a wall away: Xuanmen's feathers and white clouds are in the heart, with a piano, a sword and a painting. Light snow, red stove and yellow bud wine, reading Ziwei Dongting Sutra at night. The lingering sound is like the sound of nature. You step on the snow and follow the sound, and suddenly you see a faint light in the distance. After walking for a quarter of an hour, we entered the bamboo forest, and our eyes suddenly opened up and we felt warm. Then I saw a white crane dancing gracefully, and a dragon girl in red playing the harp and singing. You were surprised and rubbed your eyes. Looking closely, I found myself standing outside my house, with bleak vegetation on the street. Everyone in the world talks about gods, but they don't know that maybe they are right next to you.
11 Heavenly Demon of the Extreme Path Get LostCultivation3.9M WordsCompleted 59Votes4MRecs2.3MFans
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New book ~ Desperate Night, a strange world where I am the only fairy. If you are interested, you can search and read. Demons are rampant and people are suffering. The magic weapon and magic blade shroud the world. A game modifier on the mobile phone accidentally became a superpower in Lu Sheng's mind. It also became his only support in this dark and troubled world.
12 Alien Parasite Lost FishSci-Fi1.5M WordsCompleted 1Votes118.5kRecs144.4kFans
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Black technology originally refers to science and technology independently developed by non-human beings, which are superior to the current level of human technology and understanding, and even lack scientific basis and violate the principles of nature. This kind of technology that transcends the times can advance human civilization when used for its benefits, and can destroy civilization when used for its disadvantages. Chen Yang, who was parasitized by extraterrestrial creatures, was originally an ordinary human on earth, but now he needs to face a problem. He has technology that exceeds the current level, how should he use it? However, before that, he has to face another problem. The alien creature parasitic on him is not a good partner that is easy to get along with. On the contrary, the most hateful prisoner cannot describe its evil. Its attitude towards human beings is related to the future of mankind. Whether it is for himself or all mankind, the first thing Chen Yang must learn is how to get along with an "alien".
13 Young Master, Stay Awhile Drifting EastwardCultivation1.3M WordsCompleted 0Votes452.9kRecs55.9kFans
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The best young man in the world cultivates immortality with a high profile! On the eve of the great era, Immortals, Buddhas, demon lords... Fell under the catastrophe of heaven and earth, but the only true spirit remained alive and fell into the lower world; Now at the peak of the great era, Every day, new caves and paradises are discovered, and every day new magical powers are created. It is the best time for a hundred flowers to bloom and a hundred schools of thought to contend. At this time, one more name appeared on the list of banished immortals ——Chu Liuxian! It's for: The young master will stay in immortality! Official book club group, Gongzi Liuxian [Official 1]: 150033824.
14 Thriller Paradise Three Days, Two SleepsGaming4.9M WordsCompleted 1kVotes4.2MRecs3.5MFans
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This is a game beyond dimensions. It is also a competition to pursue the truth. The unknown seal, the gamble of ghosts and gods... The struggle of data, the redemption of mankind... In that virtual world connected to reality - consciousness determines us, consciousness chooses us, and consciousness determines our consciousness. Now, throw away your fear. Throw away your selfish thoughts, doubts and rejections... Free your mind. Welcome to the horror paradise. The physical book of "Thriller Paradise" is now on the shelvesㄟ(▔,▔)ㄏ
15 Infinite Ways to Die Lord Tiger-Striped CatInfinite Myriad Worlds729k WordsOngoing 0Votes90.6kRecs105.5kFans
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If you don't seek death, you will die; People want to die, so they don't die. Zhu Jue, male, 21 years old, unmarried. We are looking for a girlfriend in brackets. He currently lives in Ward 1201, Building A, Building A, Qincheng City Second People's Hospital. He is a senior mental patient by profession. He has been in the industry for two years and has been selected as one of the top ten outstanding young mental patients in Qincheng City for two consecutive years. He respects his job and loves his career. He has been committed to training himself into a mentally ill young man with ideals, ethics, culture, and discipline. This is the story of an ordinary psychopath who continues to evolve in an infinite mission space and eventually becomes a legendary psychopath.
16 When the System Meets a Lunatic Wu LingUrban790k WordsCompleted 0Votes47.5kRecs81kFans
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Gu Xiaotian, a male, is a mildly mentally ill person. Due to an "accidental encounter" with a mental illness system, he was sent to a parallel time and space by the system and traveled to a person who was also suffering from mental illness. This is a happy story about a systematic mental patient and a group of "little mortals" in his eyes. "Young Master Gu, how do you feel about marrying the goddess in the hearts of the male animals in Tiandi City?" "Anyway, turn off the lights and it's the same as everyone else." Facing the reporter's interview, Gu Xiaotian said with his nostrils pinched. "Young Master Gu, what do you think is the most delicious dish?" Upon hearing the reporter's question, Gu Xiaotian suddenly fell silent, looking up at the sky at a 45-degree angle, his melancholy eyes eclipsing the sky. Finally, he slapped his thigh with a very nostalgic expression: "It's Zhu Jue's kidney, it's so damn delicious!" Ps: ① Vernacular version of the book title: A mentally ill patient obtained a system. ②The content of this book is high-level, so those who are not strong-willed should read with caution.
17 The God of Magic Descends Mo XiangGaming2.4M WordsCompleted 0Votes244.1kRecs245kFans
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Link, the number one magic god in the game, led his team to kill Nosamas, the abyss lord, the final boss of the version, and a game CG appeared. CG is very simple, endless void, and a dim ball of light in the void claiming to be the Lord of Glory. "Link, are you willing to save the dark continent of Ferroman?" The Lord of Glory asked. Such a lofty and honorable task, of course, I would not dare to agree to it in reality, but can't I pretend to compete in the game? "I do!" Link replied seriously. "Then you go." So Link was tricked into the miserable continent of Philoman.
18 The Monk Who Left the Order The Fat Guy Loves Braised Green BeansEastern Fantasy4.1M WordsCompleted 0Votes147.4kRecs44.8kFans
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The new book "I Want to Break Through the Entertainment Circle" has been uploaded. Thank you for your support. O(∩_∩)O
19 The Phoenix Descends Upon a Crumbling Han Black TangerineAncient Romance1.9M WordsOngoing 3Votes1.7MRecs74.9kFans
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Cai Zimei swallowed five million stolen money; Cai Zimei was hit by a Buick and flew away; Cai Zimei was reborn as Cai Ji. What? Is this the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty when all the heroes came together? What? Is this the world of Shura where everything is like a stupid dog? What? How dare you, a woman, ask the sun and moon to change the sky? The next moment, the reborn Cai Ji smiled. Those who deserve to die will eventually die, and those who do not deserve to die will eventually live. The key lies in what you have done between life and death... This is the second heroine article written by Liu Ding. Like "Destiny", the focus is still on deducing history. The general background of the novel will be based on "Three Kingdoms" and "Zi Zhi Tong Jian" as much as possible, and we also ask the novelists to bear with me. Group number: 130417249 Group number 2: 261709107
20 The Ultimate Faith Black RegisterInfinite Myriad Worlds2.8M WordsOngoing 0Votes329.5kRecs137.8kFans
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With the most devout faith of 666 believers, Lilin came to the infinite world. There is no overly intelligent and demonic person here, nor is there any domineering power, nor is there any obsession or entanglement. There is only a free and easy smile in the face of everything. Vivisection dismembers the BOSS, holy fire spreads faith... Good and evil, beauty and ugliness, strength and weakness... Is there any essential difference between them? If you are serious... You lose! ! ! The new black book, all friends who love to counter-mainstream are welcome to come here to support... The new book is on the shelves, and we urgently need your support. Please take away a piece of relaxation and a piece of joy from here, and please leave a loving vote. Monthly votes, recommendation votes, or loving comments, these are the root motivation for the creation of a certain black code word... Thank you all again! ! !
21 Once Upon a Time, There Was a Spirit Sword Mountain His Majesty the KingCultivation2.9M WordsCompleted 26Votes126.8kRecs659.3kFans
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The Spirit Sword Sect was founded in 4233 in the Kyushu Calendar. It has been committed to providing first-class immortal cultivating talents to the industry for thousands of years. It is now one of the five super-grade sects of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance. The leader, Feng Yin, serves as the seven standing elders of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance and has unparalleled cultivation. The Spirit Sword Sect adheres to the theme of peace and development, and the core values of the sect are seeking truth, goodness, and seed. In order to further expand the strength of the sect and replenish fresh blood, it is planned to hold an Immortal Ascension Conference in the near future, and we sincerely invite elites from all walks of life to come. Still the original moral integrity Still as funny
22 Stepping into the World of Cultivation My Way Is Never AloneCultivation6.8M WordsCompleted 40Votes1.5MRecs549.3kFans
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Regular version: When a scientific researcher travels to a world where scientific methods are used to explore the world... Wang Qi: Our slogan is - learn mathematics, physics and chemistry well, and you will not be afraid of cultivating immortals and asking questions! CCTV10 version: Why is "Tianyan Illustrated" related to the theory of evolution? What is the relationship between the Misty Cloud Sword and the Probability Cloud? How do cultivators build a cultivating atomic bomb? How is quantum mechanics reflected in cultivation? Why is the peerless strongman from ten thousand years ago and the ring-wearing grandfather of today evaluated as "misleading" and "useless"? What is the connection between Quantum Master Boer, Forbidden Taoist Heisenbao, and Taitian Master Ai Citan with the great scientists Bohr, Heisenberg, and Einstein? Let us follow the host, oh no, the protagonist Wang Qi into today's "Into the Cultivation of Immortality" to explore the secrets of scientific cultivation of immortality
23 Absolute Choice Pear Blossoms Fall by the Autumn CreekEastern Fantasy1.6M WordsOngoing 0Votes231.8kRecs191.2kFans
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When the absolute option appears, if you don't make a choice, time will remain still. If you make a choice but fail to complete the task in the option, time will go back and the absolute option will start again. [Option 1: Single-handedly kill the Demon King of the Demon World with strength] [Option 2: Capture the heart of a thousand-year-old maid with three sentences] Shi Xiaobai chooses option 1 and is tortured to death tens of millions of times; choose option 2, and is beaten to death tens of millions of times. Absolute option (selected 3210 times): "Choose, boy!" Shi Xiaobai: "I choose death!" Shi Xiaobai committed suicide angrily, thinking he was relieved. Absolute option (selected 3211 times): "Choose, boy!" Shi Xiaobai: "..." (VIP full subscription group: 590323997 (to join the group, you need to order all screenshots), Ordinary book club group: 420179413, everyone is welcome to join!)
24 I Am Antivirus Software Lazy BirdEastern Fantasy4.3M WordsCompleted 0Votes647.3kRecs350.4kFans
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I walk between darkness and light, killing is my best friend, evil is my servant, the bones turn into my scepter, the blood dyes my cloak red, wherever the cold wings pass, the cry of death will shake the heaven and the earth! I am the god of death, and I am also an anti-virus software. (The new book "National Expedition: Saving the Immortal World" is officially uploaded, please support us) (Group: 215053774)

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