* Tale of Tales is a High/Epic Fantasy saga based on the motifs of ancient myths, legends, and forgotten fairytales *... more>>

Senka is no hero, but you never know what is coming for you. And if that burns down your house and family, while you are left blinded by your house’s guardian snake, the outlook becomes grim. So Senka clings to her dog’s back to survive, unaware of the fateful prophecy and the great changes to come. But when a wandering warrior becomes her protector and mysterious strangers join their hounded party through a series of seemingly chance encounters, they all begin to discover that all is not as it seems.

What is pursuing her? And why? Can the strange characters gathering around her on her desperate quest save her from doom? Are they mere puppets of a young, beguiling witch guided by her own hidden motives, or are forgotten shadows rising again from the immeasurable depths of time? A tale of folk fairytales and myths, of swords and sorcery and mythical beings – a unique story of dark times and unsung heroes who may light your way.

Book one, A Strange Bunch, features leading characters of various ages. This is a fantasy with their progression happening slowly throughout the series, with occasional spikes in character power after certain encounters that may or may not be random. Although the book series is written with adult and young adult audiences in mind, it is, in the tradition of such epics as “The Lord of the Rings,” suitable for all ages. Excerpt from the scene depicted on the cover of the first book:

“Above this hellish pack and the rider at the forefront, flurried a ghastly sight – a cloud of dark, endlessly bustling bodies and wings, a swarm of creatures that, through their almost infinite number, produced that great din which had first reached the ears…”

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The president and her goddess have a short discussion as the last of a monarchist rebellion is destroyed outside. Based off a bad joke I told that no one understood.... more>>

Characters are named for bronze age cultures present in Italy, because I couldn't think of a better naming scheme. Cover image is just the flag of the 18th century Roman Republic. I felt a tricolour would be fitting, but France would be too blatant, and I'm already using italian-ish names. So, the flag of a Napoleonic puppet state in Italy! As with most of the stuff I publish to this site, this is terribly pretentious. You have been warned.

I don't have an editor, so expect the occasional typo or grammatical error. <<less

Isaac was a simple man living a peaceful life. He'd lost his parents when he was young, but the village took care of him and raised him as their own. So he was as content as a human being can be. But a fateful encounter with the White Queen and the Sovereign Empire had changed the course of his life in a more drastic way than he expected. He'd been forcefully appointed as a King Candidate and now his first day on the job, he is now going on a quest that's very much likely to kill him. But hey, at least he gets the chance to ride a giant lizard.... more>>

Mild language. <<less

The story of that man which might had tried to change the whole political course of the World in the course of history... more>> he is regarded as a cruel but who was he and what was his motive, it's still unrevealed. <<less

Follow five mercenaries on their dangerous journey in a Fantasy Bronze Age surrounding as they answer the urgent call for aid from an old friend who finds his city at the mercy of foreign invaders. Dive into the realm of Aermorik, meet heroes and traitors, join great battles and deeds of a valour and accompany our mercenaries on their mission. Will they manage to deliberate the city of Alessina and its inhabitants from the terror of a foreign invader? But where do the invaders come from and do they act on their own? What other adventures and personal stories will our ancient mercenaries have to deal with?... more>>

This story -despite taking place in a pseudo historic fantasy world- is based and inspired by the real world event which is called "the bronze age collapse" where most likely a combination of famine, economical problems and invading tribes which are commonly known as the "sea-people" led to the collapse of most bronze age empires. If you wanna learn more about the historic inspiration of our story we suggest this youtube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aq4G-7v-_xI <<less

Violet got her heirloom blade cracked after an intense battle which lead to her banishment, so she, along with her twin brother, asked for their long-dead, now-reincarnated mother for help.... more>>

(midquel for an unfinished series name "The Living Martial Art, And The Princess of the Six Blade". Probably around chapter 100-200, theoretically) <<less

"His name was Daimon. I rather have him a pleasant-sounding name. But he was a demon, just like his name. Through and through. He enjoyed our suffering with a pitchfork and a black wavy tail on his sulfur-filled habitat." Simons gnashed his teeth.... more>>

"I looked at his side profile. Charming and serious. Girls always loved a handsome and cool feminine boy. But grownups always picked the serious type with a sense of humor. Just like Daimon. His eyes closed. The flutter of his eyelids seemed more elegant than a woman’s. His tasty lips. Well-fit body, as masculine as Adonis. I could look more and more, and I couldn’t get enough!" Karen thought while unconsciously licking her lips.

“MOTHER FUCKER!” Arnold seethed and wanted nothing but to mutilate this bastard! He could care less about the plan! Only by killing Daimon he could face Xiao in the afterlife!

“Jeez. You scared me!” Agathon said to the man who was carrying a coffin on his back yet he looked like he was in a park. Still, the weariness in his face stood out. "When I glimpsed your figure from the distance, I thought I was seeing God. But then, I saw your eyes. I also thought you are a Ghost. But with your vibrant complexion, I crossed it out.”

Join each protagonist in their quest while battling their inner demons and keeping their sanity. Warning: profanity and heavy modern philosophy.

Note: Photo not mine. I just put a text on it. Credits to the owner. <<less

Being overweight isn't a crime--it's just something shameful, Andrea's mother is quick to remind her. But that's to be expected in a world where technology and magic makes body goals and perfection attainable. ... more>>

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Andrea's mother has high hopes for a male heir to lead their household. Andrea must find a husband--and fast. Without a perfect body, however, there are few prospects. For Andrea, on the verge of being disowned, the inability to control something as simple as her weight further exemplifies her other failings. She heralds from the noble class, lovers of tech who frown upon mingling with the servant magic wielders. But with only one year to secure the title of the estate, Andrea has few options.

Opportunity arrives when a damaged magic wielder named Tanner comes to her estate looking for work. Servants of his creed wouldn't dare associate with nobles usually. Andrea's head tells her to be suspicious, but Tanner, who's easy on the eyes and built like a brick, looks like a great opportunity. He also takes interest in Andrea, something no one else does.

For the first time in Andrea's life, everything seems possible...if only she could quiet that stupid voice in her head warning this is too good to be true.

What price would you pay for perfection? <<less

The Deep Paths are a cursed place, a special hell meant for those wicked souls whom the gods themselves denied the sweet release of death.... more>>

Ghouls, revenants, and forgotten things haunt this underworld, wielding forbidden powers and often consuming those who lack the strength to join them. At least, that's the story that parents teach their kids up on the surface.

Reshid can't remember what he might have done to deserve such a fate, but he learns quickly that there is a lot more to undeath than the gods and their faithful preach to the living. Revenants have a unique connection to essential magics that allows them to develop their powers in extremely diverse ways. Wherever there is power, though, there are those seeking to wield it, whether they be governments and gods from above, or mythical elder races from below. <<less

In a world plagued by the appearance of otherworldly beings known as 'demons', the organization known as the church stepped up and created exorcists, those... more>> who could exterminate the evil scourge and restore humanity's standing.
Now, two of the church's greatest exorcists will have to face an increasingly complicated extermination, and all the consequences brought by it. <<less

Everyone recognizes that Ganyu desperately needs a break, and if Ganyu isn't going to take one, Beidou is going to be there to make sure... more>> she does, and in the process, help her to appreciate and take care of herself. <<less

Olympus: A Power is Rising is the first book of this visionary series. This first novel tells the story of a mystery that will keep... more>> readers on the edge of their seats wanting to know how a powerful force is taking over the Universe. The biggest shock of all is why. Lost in a giant nebula in the most outer rims of space, nine unique species find themselves having to work together to survive. All of them escaped together from an enemy that is terrorizing the Universe with their incredible power. No one knows from where this enemy originated, only that they call themselves the Kraken. The leader of this group of nine species claims to be able to see the future, but his arrogance makes him hard to trust. He has taken them on a path to discover a place he believes will give them the resources they need to survive, but most of all, give them hope. What they find is the greatest discovery of all time, but what it holds is a secret that could either give them the hope they seek or bring destruction to all life in the Universe. No matter how hard you hide the gravest of all secrets, they always end up being found. <<less

The cochineal are Ketsuri’s people and as their god, their blood is her right

Every year on her birthday, Mirus tries to rescue his mother's soul from the underworld. Every year for a decade, he has failed. As the dark magic he practices threatens his position as the king's court mage, the highest honor an elf may obtain in a land of humans, he stands on the cusp of losing everything.... more>>

Once his assistant, Syma, uncovers his dark secret, they work together to pierce the veil that separates their world from the underworld. They encounter mad professors, wicked monsters, and challenges that put their very souls at stake. With his goal in sight, the salvation of his mother's soul, he's forced with a sacrifice that makes him consider the price.

(Cover by Vlad Bagacian and used per the conditions from Pexel.com) <<less

Lester North knows better than to ask questions about the family business. Not that it would do him any good, the criminal world of his... more>> father is off-limits to anyone under thirteen. But when he accidentally witnesses his brother’s haunting initiation ceremony, Lester is plunged into a mystery involving secret societies, supernatural powers, and a war between good and evil, in which his parents are fighting on the wrong side.
With help from his friends Amanda and Mae, Lester must race to uncover the truth about his hometown and a dark history no one taught him in school before he is forced to take his place at his father’s side. If he fails, it won’t just be his parents he has to worry about but also an old enemy from their past who has his own plans for Lester. <<less

Prequel to "Two Beings, or Not Two Beings?".... more>>

Dubliner Erin Wilde is a fairly normal highschooler in almost every regard - aside from that she despises Christmas. But everything changes when she meets Lady Kuro, an interdimensional witch claiming to be the sister of Erin's favorite author!

Having awoken her kinkind with the ability to travel through time, Erin hopes to help Kuro with her goals and to go back to last year's Christmas - the day she lost her mother. <<less

This is a Halloween horror story that I wrote today about a character my fiance and I share. Happy Halloween!... more>>

Art by my fiance:
https://twitter.com/glitcheli
https://www.tumblr.com/glitcheli <<less

An Original Urban Fantasy Survival Story about growing up during reality transitioning into a fantasy. Not Weak-to-Strong--A constant struggle, very flawed and vulnerable storytelling. Reader Beware. ... more>>

A new era of human history, due to the influence of the Shift Noumena--a cosmic event that warps reality, the focus is on this emergence of fantasy into the "real" world, eeriely like our own. Waves that warps to undo matter in it's wake, creatures that shouldn't ever exist do, and the damaged locations becoming twisted realms where nothing makes sense. To make thing even more complicated is the advent of siVis--"modern enlightenment" that gives the victim cosmic abilities similair to the Shifts, but aren't related.

They're living through this. They're growing up during this. And they're going to try to make an impact in all this, but it's going to be an emotional journey, versus the heroic tale they want to have. <<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

When Peter is forced into participating in a Secret Santa gift exchange at the magical malpractice insurance firm he works he must find a gift to get the new guy, but a mix-up ends up transforming their relationship for the better.... more>>

This is a 6102 word long transgender erotica complete with egg cracking, wholesome transformation, gender feels, and two women fucking!

CW: Anxiety, Minor anxiety attack, Girldick and girldick accessories, Sex, Swearing, Weed Use <<less

The story of Cinderella as told by Charles Perrault changed a lot of details to make it more palatable to a cishet audience. Cinderella herself is here to set the record straight. Or not, as the case may be. ... more>>

Content warning for dysphoria. Also, this story is gay. <<less

In a quiet town lives two close girls whose lives will forever be changed.

Losing her parents and turned into a lab rat by scientists, Natalie, now burdened with the powers of the divine interveners, sets off into this bleak and ever-changing world to get revenge; this quest for vendetta, however, soon grows bigger than herself, when she crosses horns with a powerful and foreboding man who holds the same powers of divinity she was given. ... more>>

With defeat still fresh in her mind, Natalie and her childhood friend Andrew uncover a breadcrumb trail of clues that lead them to believe that there targets next move will be to destroy one of the safest villagers in the world.

As they make heist to the village, however, run into another crisis and are forced to make a choice; either stand by and help the people before them. Or prioritise their original goal, knowing that acting too slow to save one might doom them both.

Being a victim of similar a choice made in negligence, Natalie strives to do what’s best for all involved.

But will this be enough to save everyone? <<less

Master:"Life is unfair..."
Servant:"You have me, Master."
Master:"Precisely why I say that."... more>>

Dogs reigned supreme and cats went wild?! (^._.^)ﾉ(◠ᴥ◕ʋ)

Welcome to a story where Grammar God (눈‸눈) got fired and Eldritch God (┛❍ᴥ❍)┛彡┻━┻ filled 'His' seat.

Chapter 2 was written by @Agentt and it was his idea

An unfinished story with 2 chapters only. A discontinued story. A rotting story in google documents...

I drew this cover! <<less

A chronological story about the Shadow Demon's journey and the end of all things!