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December 30th, 2009.
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Gregor's Apartment, Downtown.
The 2000s had arrived with an avanche of eology, reshaping how people ed eai.
With every ne and gadget, the traditional hobbies struggle to keep up.
Light novels, and books ohe main source of eai, slowly began to take a back seat.
But then came web novels - a new breed of storytelling.
Uhe polished and heavily curated light novels, web novels were raw and immediate.
There was no waiting for approval or months of meticulous editing, chapters were uploaded as they were written.
Most of them were messy. Often amateurish. But to the readers who had embraced this new format, that was the very charm of it.
Ae the quality ranging from ughably awful to surprisingly brilliant, the sheer variety of genres makes up for it and keeps pulling more people in.
Web novels fit perfectly into the cracks of busy lives.
You could scroll through a chapter during a coffee break or devour aire series i your fiips.
And they couldn't get enough.
Gregor was one of those readers.
At 35, his online name - Moatcher84 - was a well-known name in online forums for his surprising behind-the-ses details and encyclopediowledge.
Sihe boom of WebNovels, Gregor has gone from casual reader to full-blown addict.
No, scratch that - he was ed.
He had read everything, every trope, every cliché, and he had an eye for what worked and what didn't.
He had read it all - power fantasies, epics, even the odd guilty pleasure.
Nothing was off-limits.
But tely? Everythi stale.
Gregor slouched in a creaky, mismatched chair, banced a half-full coffee mug precariously on the edge of his cluttered desk.
His eyes were glued to the ptop's s and glowed in the dim room as he scrolled through updates of his favorite stories.
In Gregor's humble opinion, he had developed a dising eye for WebNovels - the good, the bad, and the dht fettable.
But tely, nothing seemed to stick.
The stories all blurred together, weighed down by overused tropes and zy writing.
That was, until two novels retly appeared on his radar:
＜Omnist Reader's Viewpoint＞and,＜Solo Leveling＞
Both were penned by the same author uhe pen name - LIE120.
Gregor had e across his fair share of bizarre usernames in the online world, but this ouck with him for reasons he couldn't quite pin down.
The first novel,＜Omnist Reader's Viewpoint＞, or ＜ORV＞, as the author had dubbed it in short - had caught his attention during one of his usual te-night rabbit holes of forums and reendation threads.
He had been scrolling through endless forums and reendations when something caught his eye.
World Iion.
It was a rope.
It wasn't something that had been fully explored in the WebNovel se yet.
The cept itself was intriguing: characters from the real world suddenly thrust into fial universes, forced to adapt and survive in enviros pletely alien to them.
＜ORV＞caught his attention precisely because it did something different with the idea.
The protagonist, Daniel Kim, wasn't just some random person ied into a fantasy world.
He was already a reader of that world, a fan of a web hat was eerily ing to life around him.
The twist wasn't just the world iion.
It was the fact that the protagonist khe story before it happened, he was the only one aware of the rules, the plot, and the dahat y ahead.
The idea felt fresh, and he couldn't recall having seen anything quite like it.
He had read stories with characters who suddenly found themselves in new worlds, but the cept of iing a reader from our world into a fial universe was still novel, something he hadn't seen many others attempt.
He was hooked.
The pag was fast, the stakes were high, and the protagonist wasn't overpowered, far from it.
Daniel Kim's advantage of knowing the story ahead of time didn't guarantee him victory.
He still had to make tough choices, face danger, and fight for survival.
For, it was unlike anything he had read before.
Then there was＜Solo Leveling＞
At first ghe premise seemed somewhat familiar, another progression story, where the protagonist starts weak and grows stronger over time.
The deeper he read, the clearer it became - this wasn't just aale of rebuilding from the ashes.
The main character, Jake Sung, wasn't simply growing stronger by pleting tasks or defeating random monsters.
The world he was thrust into was deadly, with life-or-death seque every turn.
...and the way he leveled up, through a system that was both dangerous and addictive, was an iing twist that Gregor hadn't entered in many other stories.
He found himself drawn in by the blend of suspense, a, and the gradual but intense growth of the protagonist.
There was something darker about＜Solo Leveling＞, a sense of rawhat felt uhe polished, overly-edited light novels he had growo.
But what truly fasated Gregor wasn't just the stories themselves.
It was the sheer audacity of the author, LIE120.
This writer somehow mao juggle both novels and release two chapters a day.
Two. Every single day.
And the kicker? They were free - no locked chapters demanding in-app purchase.
Gregor couldn't help but marvel at the dedication.
He had tried his hand at writing once, after reading ooo many ckluster novels.
Fueled by frustration and fleeting inspiratio down to create somethier.
The reality hit fast.
Writing wasn't easy.
Crafting even a single det chapter had drained him.
He quit before finishing the first arc, his dream of being an author quietly shelved.
So when Gregor saw - LIE120 - pulling off this Herculea, he couldn't help but be in awe.
He became a loyal follower, cheg for updates like clockwork, sav each chapter.
Of course, with popurity came chaos. The eion turned into a battlefield of debates, critiques, and hot takes after every update.
And Gregor?
He was right there, ihick of it, defending LIE120's work like a true believer.
For him, these stories weren't just eai - they were proof that even the most unventional ideas could turn into somethiraordinary.
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└ Moatcher84: Holy, we just agree that＜Omnist Reader's Viewpoint＞and＜Solo Leveling＞are both top-tier? There's no way the same author wrote these two pletely different kinds of stories and made both of them so damn good. That's some serious talent right there.
└ Moatcher84: Also, FOUR chapters a day? For FREE? Like, how is LIE120 pulling this off? The sistency is unreal, and the quality is always on point. I'm lowkey amazed.
But that's when the chaos started.
The eion had bee a battlefield, and the warring fas were at full tilt.
└ DragonSith69: Bruh, don't even try to pare＜Solo Leveling＞ to ＜ORV＞.＜Solo Leveling＞ is straight fire. The power progression? INSANE. Every time Jake Sung levels up, he is basically bending the universe to his will. It's pure rush. And those boss fights? Don't eve me started. But＜ORV＞? Nah, it's too slow, too philosophical. Daniel Kim knowing everything doesn't make him cool, it just makes him OP in a b way.＜Solo Leveling＞is all about raw, unfiltered excitement.└ TheRealSna: Nah, I gotta disagree.＜ORV＞is hands dowter one. I mean, it's got that unique hook - Daniel Kim knowing the plot and still struggling. That's so refreshing. It's like you are reading a story where the protagonist is more aware of his fate, and that awareness adds such a cool yer of tension. The writing's so smart! Meanwhile,＜Solo Leveling＞is just your typical power fantasy. Jake Sus stronger, but we all know he is gonna crush everything in his path eventually. It's fun, sure, but it's not as deep as＜ORV＞.└ WaifuHunter69: Lmao, why are we even paring these two? OMG both stories are so cute in their own way!＜Solo Leveling＞is all about getting stronger and proteg everyone, which is so macho. But＜ORV＞- I 't even! Daniel Kim is sid thoughtful, it just pulls at my heartstrings. I love them both in different ways! Hehehe~….Gregor paused for a moment, reading the ents fly by in a steady stream uments, pithy remarks, and occasional insults.
He scrolled up, shaking his head at the madness of it all.
…and he had a feeling this would only get ugly, but he had to admit, the debate was fun to watch.
People were passionate about these stories, even if they didn't always agree.
A it.
It was easy to get caught up in the hype, but that's what made LIE120's work stand out - it sparked genuiions.
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└ EpicFail420: Look, let's be real here. In my opinion, both＜ORV＞and＜Solo Leveling＞have their fws.＜Solo Leveling＞is fun, but it's like LIE120 just picked every a trope and crammed them in. The power-ups and fights are getting a little too repetitive. As for＜ORV＞, I mean, the pag is just... slow. Daniel Kim knows everything but being stuck is frustrating after a while. He feels distant, like the author tried to make him too deep or something. Well, the novel is just in its early phase, but I doubt the author is capable of making it perfect. 2.25/5 for each.└ LunarQueen88: Keep your opinion to yourself, EpicFail420. I holy don't know what you're talking about, but I pletely disagree. The pag in＜Solo Leveling＞is spot on, and as of now the fights are the best part! The power progression and stakes keep it exg every chapter. As for＜ORV＞, it's a masterpiece. The world-building, the emotional depth. I have never seen a web novel like it. As for Daniel Kim's character, it is still in progression, as you said, and from how the author delivered it, I am expeg big things to happen. Love you, author. All the best. 10/10 for both of these. 't wait for more!….
Gregor leaned back, rubbing his eyes. He had seen this happen in every online unity - the 'I hate it' vs. 'It's amazing' battle.
But this time, it felt different.
LIE120's work was stirring up something deeper.
It was like everyone who read it had some stake in the game, whether they liked it or not.
But there was something else creeping into the ents - a sense of awe, of people realizing that LIE120 wasn't just another author.
There was somethiraordinary about how the chapters flowed, how they built worlds that felt so real, so alive.
….└ SkepticalSteve: , LIE120's good, but not mind-blowing. Four chapters a day sounds great, but the quality's all over the pce.＜Solo Leveling＞is fun, but the fights get repetitive.＜ORV＞has a cool idea, but the pag and world-building are a mess. It's det, but let's not pretend it's groundbreaking.
└ RamenKing69: SkepticalSteve just salty. LIE120's work is fire! Four chapters a day, no locked tent, and the plot keeps evolving. You just mad you 't do the same. I will take whatever LIE120 gives us. You're not on that level, huh?….
Gregor chuckled, leaning ba his chair as he scrolled further down.
└ NotYourDad69: Alright, real talk. I get the hype behind both＜ORV＞and＜Solo Leveling＞, but my guy LIE120? The name became legendary in my diary. Who even es up with something like these? I 't even imagine being that creative.＜ave me chills, but＜Solo Leveling＞has that swagger that makes me wanna join the fight too. Hype level? Infinity. Holy, I'll take both, thanks. You guys are ag like it's over already, but we're just getting started.
└ CaffeinatedLemon: Been here since day one, 't choose between them.＜ORV＞is so unique, and＜Solo Leveling＞is my obsession. They hit different. LIE120's gonna be huge, we're all witnessing greatness. You 't judge it all yet, there's so much more to e, just wait!….Gregrio himself.
People were obsessed, and food reason.
These novels weren't just stories - they were an experience.
The twists, the dark humor, the way they made you feel. There were so mao unpack, and no one could stop talking about them.
….└ GrizzlyGhost39: But I am a little surprised? I thought by now some ptform would have tacted LIE120 for the exclusive rights? What are they doing? Just how dumb are they? Should the WB fi be the first oo grab?
└ TheRealSna: WB Fi are just trash, bro. They don't uand a good story.….
Gregor's fingers hovered over the keyboard as he read the st two ents again. The er of his mouth twitched in irritation.
He clicked the 'reply' button, fiapping away quickly as the words formed in his head.
└ Moatcher84: Maybe the WB fi team did tact author LIE120 and he rejected the offer… Who knows? The ma isn't that bad there. Surely even a blind person see the potential of these stories.The response came almost instantly, the words g with his thoughts.
└ BuddhaVibes77: What are you even saying, bro? Who in their right mind would reje offer from WB Fi? The kind of deal they're could ge your life ht. If I were LIE120, I'd be cashing in, like, yesterday. Stop dreaming. In a few more days, the novels will probably be pulled from other ptforms or eveed. Just wait and see.…..Gregor exhaled slowly, a calm, deliberate breath.
His eyes narrowed slightly as he read BuddhaVibes77's ent, the arrogance of it itg at him.
He couldn't help but feel a little amused by the certainty of the response.
"Well, he did reject it… people." He muttered quietly to himself, his gaze now fixed on the s.
How did he know? The answer was simple - he was one of them.
From WB Fi to tact him.
Gregor's fingers hovered over the mouse for a moment, his satisfa growing.
He had been trying to get in touch with LIE120 for days, but every attempt had been ruthlessly shut down.
It was strahough.
He had been persistent, yet LIE120 ook the bait. No matter how many times he tried to offer advice, or even just fanmail, it was always the same - a polite, but firm, reje.
But Gregor uood why now.
LIE120 wasn't just in it for the money, it wasn't just chasing fame.
There was something deeper here - something that WB Fi couldn't touch.
He leaned forward, closing the ptop with a decisive snap, his mind already turning. I am going to be the first to get that author's book when it es out. I just know it. LIE120 is the real deal.With a satisfied griurned off the s and got up, already looking forward to whatever LIE120 had pnned .
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[To be tinued…]
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