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The Substitute Heroine Shouldn't Exist
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Sep 26, 2026
A71,560words
Synopsis

Can a substitute heroine save the world? Charlotte is a low-ranked F paladin with nothing special about her, yet she still maintains a positive attitude, and her only dream is to become someone others admire. Everything changes when she meets the reincarnated hero, Bastion, and they find themselves caught up in a fatal situation.

With no other choice, a goddess grants them a second chance. Now Charlotte, endowed with a powerful but dangerous ability, is the world’s last hope and must set out on an adventure with Bastion's companion, whose soul is trapped inside a magic staff that only she can hear.

Follow Charlotte’s journey through a vast, doomed world as she faces a mysterious evil called “The Buried Tree” that threatens to ravage all forms of magic. Will Charlotte be able to overcome her own fears and complete a mission she never asked for?

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Hello there and welcome. First of all, I want to thank you for your support! It really means a lot. This is my first time writing a full novel, so feel free to leave any comments or advice.

This is my entry for the “MALxHF 2026 Writing Contest: The Heroic Fantasy” for the [EPIC HEROINE] prompt.

The cover is just a placeholder for now (I made it myself hehe), but I'll definitely replace it with a better one later.

Schedule: Daily or every other day.

Hello there and welcome. First of all, I want to thank you for your support! It really means a lot. This is my first time writing a full novel, so feel free to leave any comments or advice.

This is my entry for the “MALxHF 2026 Writing Contest: The Heroic Fantasy...

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