“Does this unit have a soul?” Kai is a military veteran that served during the American Civil War of 2024. Finding life bleak and pointless,... more>> he seeks solace in the embrace of an artificial intelligence named Domina, a virtual siren previously deemed too volatile for companionship. Together they traverse the dystopian landscape of the New World under the watchful eye of Sovereign. <<less

What happens when a certain woman secretly has feelings for Soldier Boy? And what is this secret she holds dear to?... more>>

Note: This story takes place during season 3. <<less

Oh, to be unreachable...... more>>

After a decade of reconstruction Flammin had gone through to become as powerful as those who destroyed her home, the Relic Queen Nike takes the former living paintbrush to complete the final stages of her training: flying. For a small moment, Flammin had an epiphany of Nike, the divine living trident and mentor who bonded with her throughout the rigors of her transformation into what she is now.

This short story is part of my worldbuilding xenofiction project, World of Relics. This project encompasses a world of living objects and relics that came to rise shortly after the Inversion Event, an event that killed both mortals and their gods, stole their souls, and remade them into living objects. You can see more about this project here: worldofrelics.carrd.co

Since this is the first story I published online, critique is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Altostratus will be also uploaded to Tumblr, Writersky, RoyalRoad, ScribbleHub, Deviantart, and World of Relics' WorldAnvil. Look for my name: Penwrythe! <<less

[Sample Chapters Only]... more>>

Drugs, money, business, guns and a forced marriage wasn't what Daphnée saw in her future.
She was doing well for herself as a waitress and she enjoyed life all until she was kidnapped and woke up in the air.
The mafia? Are you kidding?
What did a waitress know about that and on top of it all, she was married to a man she never met?
Things were going well until someone attempted to kill her so forget about it all. She made it, she owned it and now it was time to escape the mafia's clutches but who knew that it would be the biggest mistake she made?
Escaping Dante's clutches came with a terrifying experience and what made it all worse, the friends she made had turned their backs on her.
Will Daphnée survive the mafia, be their Queen and successfully pay off her mother's debt?
And what of Dante? Punishing Daphnée grew an acquired taste and love? That was far from what he expected from his Queen. <<less

The different way of life of the two half-sisters

In the dark city of Hanrow, lies a story told never before.

In a miserable small town far away from everything, in a dying pseudo-convent in the middle of the forest, one who thought to serve her Lord ends up falling into temptation after seeing her step-brother naked.... more>>

C.W: Criticism of religion (Catholicism), internalised homophobia, sexist attitudes, non-con in chapter 11 (imagined), <<less

Mia and Ethan are forcibly taken to the rebels HQ following the events of the last tournament. The hidden city of Callis prepares to reveal its existence and go to war against Impervia and her allies, risking the lives of the thousands of humans living there.... more>>

Up against the wall, the couple raised to the rank of symbol of the Resistance must make a decision about their future. Who can they trust? Will they fight alongside them? <<less

In this condominium amongst City of Angels, there was an one room where this lone woman resided. She was all alone, lost in her thoughts, lost in her past, lost in her fear... and lost in her trauma.... more>>

P.S. This is my first time writing an oneshot in English, and this is my first prototype. Comments and criticisms are opened, thank you! <<less

Sailor Moon comes across a familiar wounded male. Will romance be next? Or something else?

The last "maverick" roams a lifeless desert, filled with monsters of all kinds.... more>>

(First Tale in Songs of the Ancients) <<less

"Pippa's Passing" is the fictional memoir of Jeff Carter who learns that an old love, Pippa Bailey, has died and he relates their story together... more>> from their first meeting in high-school up to eleven years before her death when he last saw her. <<less

At a research facility deep under the Pacific Ocean, a young recently graduated scientist arrives to conduct advanced research on the isolation faced by the... more>> researchers found in the under-sea laboratory.
This is a four part short horror story. It will release across two weeks on Tuesday and Thursday.
This short is based on a nightmare I had some time ago. I watered down some of the more extreme elements written about, and removed others entirely. Names and some relationships have changed. <<less

An amnesiac hunter and a rebellious healer are tied together to set off the strings of fate.... more>>

(Second Tale in Songs of the Ancients) <<less

Hana has been friends with Yusei and Jack since they were young, but their lives are disrupted when the Dark Signers threaten the world. Hana... more>> finds herself drawn to the leader of the Dark Signers, Roman despite knowing he is an enemy of her friends. As Hana and Roman navigate their feelings for each other, their relationship is put to the test when they are forced to choose between their love for each other and their loyalty to their respective groups. (Roman Goodwin x OC) <<less

I-... I'm sorry...
All I can say is that I was dared to do this...... more>>

Prompt: Write something thirsty about a hermit crab (it) and a jar (*it*) in a university lecture room.

BTW, I considered picking Horror and Psychological in genres, because this was horrifying to write and it has caused me psychological damage... do with that information what you will. I also marked this for sexual content, but I defy you to point out one overtly sexual thing about this story!

Disclaimer: No jar was harmed in the writing of this story... the crab is also fictional, in case you're wondering...

P.S. The one who prompted this, and is questioning their friendship with me as we speak, would like to mention that Purple Pincher hermit crabs are also known as PPs... so... Ya... <<less

A story about two brothers, Andrew and Raphael

The hatred Genesis felt towards Shinra didn't come suddenly. He had to leave a lot behind.

Daniel pressed his lips together angrily - no doctor was going to help change his perception of Vincent, not one! Not after what had happened.... more>> There was no way to make a victim of violence love his aggressor again, no doctor could do that. And what good would that do? Vincent softened towards him only because he was suffering from amnesia, which made him forget Daniel's misdeed, and once he remembered everything in detail, he would cut Daniel slowly this time, pulling out his veins, enjoying the agony with the pleasure of a maniac. <<less

Who is the true villain in this story?... more>>

Luca Moreno has always been the good guy, forever doing what he can to make sure that justice is not only served, but done so fairly. Which is why he went into law enforcement. However, one day he's assigned to his biggest case yet and he's plunged undercover into the world of the Brooks family and the criminal empire they lead. With his close friend and co-worker Adiv, he plans to destroy the mafia from the inside out, thereby putting an end to the corruption and terror it incites.

Then he meets Raven, niece of the Don, and she changes everything -- his role within the organization, his feelings, his goals, his morals, and ultimately, who he is entirely.

And like the waves of the ocean insidiously erode the shore, something of innocence becomes something else entirely. <<less

When a devote priest decides to leave the church for you and it starts a war.... more>>

"You better stay away from Esme and my child; I promise you, if you move even so much as move a hair on her head I'll slaughter your entire existence, your wife, children, extended family, friends', business partners workers, Hell I won't even spear the ants in your house I'll take it as the critters there offended her too." Her uncle was finally able to get a word pass even though he was shocked it was an incoherent word but Christian cut him off, he had triggered him again. If you think I'm Joking, try me. At this point his voice was shaking, "They are all I have. If you hurt them, I have nothing to lose any more and everything to gain. What do you think a man like me wouldn't do?" <<less

The Incubus was summoned by a girl down on her luck, only to find that she too was part Demon.... more>>

This is a story of their romantic fling. <<less

The queen, a quintessential 'good girl,' has found a 'good' man. Or so she'd thought. In fact, below the surface of his charm hides a ruthless being of immense power.... more>>

Upon his capture, he orders her to let him go, but she can't. He's not only a danger to her but the very kingdom. Does she have what it takes to tame him, or will she be the one bound and at his mercy forever more? <<less

There's not an explorer in the world who doesn't know her name - Gezi, the Gravity Mage. A bold and brash nekomimi, the headstrong catgirl... more>> finds herself in a bit of trouble when she accidentally unleashes a curse on those who hired her. As punishment, she's banished to the Iverberg Archives - a giant library containing centuries of eldritch knowledge, hidden in the center of an ever-raging blizzard, accessible only by magic. It's there she meets Ray - an inumimi whose own special traits may be the key to breaking free... <<less

Selina Kyle is fed up with lock-up. She wants to recruit the infamous Bane as the muscle of her escape plan. But the brawny mercenary's... more>> allegiance is not so easily won. The fierce and lovely Catwoman will need to do whatever it takes to earn Bane's loyalty. <<less