Fake Chosen One

A thief, a liar, and a cheat. That’s what the streets made CJ into, and he’s damn good at it. He’s done it all; Stealing from gangs, lying to holy men, and cheating the bank. As long as coin is on the line, CJ will do anything to get it. So, when he’s offered more money than he’s ever seen, he doesn’t blink twice. So what if he has to impersonate some nobody and lie to some nobles? He’s done harder jobs in his sleep. Well… turns out that nobody is The Chosen One. Now CJ is in way over his head, and he’s going to need every trick he’s learned to survive the next six years… if he wants to keep his head, that is. How will CJ manage to lie his way out of this one? Find out in Chapter 1!  Cover Art by FuyuDust on Artstation [Winner in the Royal Road Writathon November 2025 challenge] [Winner in the Royal Road Writathon April 2026 challenge] What to Expect: -A Chapter every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday @ 9:33 AM PST. Extra chapters on Saturday -A fish out of water story. -Lucky MC. -Themes of Friendship and Karma. -Slice of Life with hints of romance. -First Person POV. -Simple System.