Aijikan
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Imagine this: an underrated author pours his heart into crafting a novel. His writing quality, genre exploration, and character development are all exceptional, but he remains obscure due to unfortunate circumstances. Posting his work on a "pay-to-win" platform like RoyalRoad.com, he lacks the $55 necessary to advertise his novel. Instead, he writes purely for the love of storytelling and to entertain a small but loyal fanbase.
Now, enter a reader who stumbles upon this hidden gem. The novel’s positive reviews, ratings, and comments catch his attention, and soon he’s captivated by the story, recognizing it as a masterpiece. However, this reader isn’t just a fan—he’s a plagiarizer, someone skilled at capitalizing on others' work. Seeing the author’s lack of recognition, he devises a plan to plagiarize the novel, confident no one will notice.
He begins posting the novel on Webnovel, a platform with better reach and a larger audience. At first, the chapters attract little attention, but as the story progresses past the 20th chapter, it starts to gain momentum. Views skyrocket to over 50,000 per chapter(without any contract), and more than 1,000 readers regularly tune in. Before long, he hits a major milestone: 2,000 collections. With a backlog of chapters ready to go, he sets up a Patreon. Subscribers start rolling in, and within a month, he’s earning over $250 per month.
Meanwhile, the original author has stopped writing. His passion for storytelling has waned due to a lack of support. The plagiarizer seizes this opportunity and reaches out, pretending to be a devoted fan. He expresses admiration for the author’s work and a desire for more chapters, offering payment in return. For the author, who has never made money from his writing, the offer of $50 per month to write one chapter every two days seems like a good deal. Unaware of the plagiarizer’s true intentions, he accepts.
With a steady stream of new chapters, the plagiarizer updates his Patreon regularly. His earnings grow rapidly, reaching $780 per month in the second month. Feeling generous, he increases the author’s payment to $80 per month. As the workload of managing the Patreon grows, he decides to delegate some responsibilities. He hires a devoted fan to act as a moderator, offering $50 per month for the role. Thrilled by the chance to earn money and work with what he believes is his favorite author, the fan eagerly accepts.
As the Patreon community continues to expand, the plagiarizer hires another moderator and an editor to polish the chapters. He also increases the author’s payment again, creating a harmonious system. The moderators and editor genuinely believe they’re collaborating with a talented writer, while the author thinks he’s found a loyal supporter. All the while, the plagiarizer sits back, contributing nothing more than occasional instructions.
Within a few months, the plagiarizer’s Patreon transforms into a money-making machine, earning over $1,000 per month even after paying his small team. The author, moderators, and editor are all content, blissfully unaware of the greater scheme. Each party believes they’re benefiting, and in a way, they are. The author, who once struggled for recognition, now earns a consistent income. The moderators and editor are making money doing what they love.
And the plagiarizer? He’s successfully orchestrated a system where everyone gains—but he reaps the lion’s share. From an obscure novel, he’s built a profitable empire with minimal effort. He’s achieved status in the writing world, financial stability in real life, and a passive income stream that grows stronger by the day.
It’s hard to argue with the results. Sure, he took a morally gray route, but in doing so, he created opportunities for others. Without his intervention, the author might have faded into obscurity, and the fans might never have discovered a story they love.
This, perhaps, is the art of playing the game of life. It’s not just about effort—it’s about strategy, opportunity, and knowing how to turn circumstances in your favor.
Now, enter a reader who stumbles upon this hidden gem. The novel’s positive reviews, ratings, and comments catch his attention, and soon he’s captivated by the story, recognizing it as a masterpiece. However, this reader isn’t just a fan—he’s a plagiarizer, someone skilled at capitalizing on others' work. Seeing the author’s lack of recognition, he devises a plan to plagiarize the novel, confident no one will notice.
He begins posting the novel on Webnovel, a platform with better reach and a larger audience. At first, the chapters attract little attention, but as the story progresses past the 20th chapter, it starts to gain momentum. Views skyrocket to over 50,000 per chapter(without any contract), and more than 1,000 readers regularly tune in. Before long, he hits a major milestone: 2,000 collections. With a backlog of chapters ready to go, he sets up a Patreon. Subscribers start rolling in, and within a month, he’s earning over $250 per month.
Meanwhile, the original author has stopped writing. His passion for storytelling has waned due to a lack of support. The plagiarizer seizes this opportunity and reaches out, pretending to be a devoted fan. He expresses admiration for the author’s work and a desire for more chapters, offering payment in return. For the author, who has never made money from his writing, the offer of $50 per month to write one chapter every two days seems like a good deal. Unaware of the plagiarizer’s true intentions, he accepts.
With a steady stream of new chapters, the plagiarizer updates his Patreon regularly. His earnings grow rapidly, reaching $780 per month in the second month. Feeling generous, he increases the author’s payment to $80 per month. As the workload of managing the Patreon grows, he decides to delegate some responsibilities. He hires a devoted fan to act as a moderator, offering $50 per month for the role. Thrilled by the chance to earn money and work with what he believes is his favorite author, the fan eagerly accepts.
As the Patreon community continues to expand, the plagiarizer hires another moderator and an editor to polish the chapters. He also increases the author’s payment again, creating a harmonious system. The moderators and editor genuinely believe they’re collaborating with a talented writer, while the author thinks he’s found a loyal supporter. All the while, the plagiarizer sits back, contributing nothing more than occasional instructions.
Within a few months, the plagiarizer’s Patreon transforms into a money-making machine, earning over $1,000 per month even after paying his small team. The author, moderators, and editor are all content, blissfully unaware of the greater scheme. Each party believes they’re benefiting, and in a way, they are. The author, who once struggled for recognition, now earns a consistent income. The moderators and editor are making money doing what they love.
And the plagiarizer? He’s successfully orchestrated a system where everyone gains—but he reaps the lion’s share. From an obscure novel, he’s built a profitable empire with minimal effort. He’s achieved status in the writing world, financial stability in real life, and a passive income stream that grows stronger by the day.
It’s hard to argue with the results. Sure, he took a morally gray route, but in doing so, he created opportunities for others. Without his intervention, the author might have faded into obscurity, and the fans might never have discovered a story they love.
This, perhaps, is the art of playing the game of life. It’s not just about effort—it’s about strategy, opportunity, and knowing how to turn circumstances in your favor.
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