Echo thought he had the perfect fresh start. Offered reincarnation into a world of swords and magic. Able to grow stronger by going on adventures. One quest gone wrong changed all of that. Lured into a trap by a sadistic, mad mage. Collapsing on the brink of death, he is captured. Subjected to the power of an artifact, reborn as a monster in human flesh. Killing other monsters, consuming their hearts, evolving - growing stronger from every foe devoured. Strong enough to survive. To get revenge. To devour even more.... more>>

What to Expect:
- JN Light Novel Inspired: This story is my native English speaker 'take' on the JN Light Novel.
- Gradual Start: Chapters 1-9 develop the world / characters / rules of the System.
- Rapid Evolution: Chapter 10 and onward the story gets much darker as Echo evolves.
- Custom System: LitRPG with occasional stat screens + Power-Stealing for rapid growth.
- Romance Elements: There's an MC and Side Character straight romance. LGBTQ+ representation is present. All sexual content is strictly 'fade to black'. Nothing explicit.
- Point-of-View Swaps: The story is primarily told from Echo's POV, but there are well-marked breaks to pivot to his party, side-characters, and villains.

This is only posted here on ScribbleHub, Royal Road, and my Patreon (all under the same username). If you see it anywhere else, it is stolen. Please notify me, and thank you!

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SerasStreams <<less

I don't know how I came to be here. I vaguely remember being on a battlefield shrouded in smoke, with deafening sounds of artillery fire, bullets whizzing wildly by my ears, and my comrades falling one after another... Suddenly, a violent explosion struck, and I lost consciousness in an instant.... more>>

 

When I woke up again, I found myself in a completely unfamiliar world, a world belonging to monsters. The inhabitants here call themselves the Undying Race, and my grandfather is the patriarch of our clan. I learned many skills here and quickly grew into the clan's finest warrior. On the day of my training completion, I embarked on my first mission, marking the beginning of an incredible and wondrous journey.

 

However, when I finally reached the end after enduring countless hardships, I suddenly discovered that everything was a lie... <<less

What would you do if you could travel after horror films?
This option would be easily rejected by others, but what if it were your... more>> only option?
Follow Henry who woke up in his favorite series but with a special golden finger. <<less

Ripped from his world and transported to a different realm, James Holter finds himself sharing his body with a mysterious foreign spirit. Armed with only his wits and the help of new friends, he must survive the dangers of Valenfrost.... more>>

Amidst marauders and grotesque abominations lurking at every turn, the man from Earth will go through tribulations, endure suffering, and face the daunting shadow of war.

Can James defy the odds and emerge triumphant in the icy grip of Valenfrost, or will he become just another frozen casualty, a mere echo of countless others who came before him?

Schedule: Every day at 5PM PST

If you feel like conversing or asking me questions, join the discord! You can also self-promote your own work there as well, bonus points if it's in the same genre as mine. Don't be afraid to tag me and ask stuff. You can even complain about certain book stuff if you want.

Anyway, here is the link: https://discord.gg/Vz5xVaJTAs <<less

200 years in the future Earth is inhabited by aliens. After being colonized by the Regal Empire and gaining independence, Earth now has hybrids called... more>> astrals.
They have a range of abilities, from boring, useful, silly and reality-bending. Ace has the most common ability of them all: teleportation.
Ace tries his hardest, but his hardest is never enough, and is always worried he isn't as strong as everyone else, trying to prove he's a hero and a man.
One day he finds a magic watch. A watch that hates him.
His dreams of becoming a hero will finally come true. Sadly he is too focused on winning and never learns. <<less

When everything in existence suffers a change, or welcomes it, and what is to come has finally come - would it beget with its origination the terror, deathliness, tragedy, torment and devastation? Or would it, by any chance, differ from its authentic nature and reality?... more>>

In the deepest of the first starless dark blue night, its point of origin vastly different from the one where everything 'began'... a beautiful hand reaches to taint the most fearsome. Would its origin bring chaos to it all?
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What are the words that hold the utmost power? What are the thoughts that break it all? Which are those who shine brightest, gloom darker, and explode defiantly against reality who prevail?

Any lifeform of the world, no matter how advanced and evolved; all become subject to terror for the very same ones:

One, afraid of the dark. Two, of the violent forces of Nature. Three, of Injustice.

It's not about having the reason on your side; it's not about having the power to demand for subservience and is not whether one is right or not... It's about taking it all with your own hands!

No darkness is gloom without light to obverse it; no light shines brighter without endless emptiness. But it is only one that is; only that has been; only one that can; that will; that KNOWS.

One little grain of sand can evolve into a dried-up sea; one little animal can become a monster; one sole thought can become reality... But can any of them regress, lose it all, suffer nonsensically, and beget — 'all that exists and there is'?

Would they be willing to? ...Can they do it? ...Do they understand?

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Synopsis for dummies:

Born in a world where every imaginable thing is so advanced even the earth one can step on moves and thinks, met with the pureness of nature at birth, and touched by the unimaginable.

To see the future is for fools. To long for the past is too late. But to see ahead is the only road.

What might be a long and arduous lifelong objective for one can be a simple step for others. What others can't see might be sensed by someone else. And to walk as one never betrays themselves... is glory.

When the bells ring, the heavens change, the world trembles, and a change is called upon... Will there finally be that something that has been missing? What the world had lacked all this long? What... the world deserves? Will a person change that? Will they do it all alone, terribly consumed in coldness and leaving horrors wherever that person walks? Or will there be a returning change that the world has even forgotten for... ever?

Even the smallest of rebellions and uprisings... can be the start of everything.

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I am also publishing this on Royalroad.com.
It currently has 2 volumes completed (100 chapters each) and another incoming. <<less

A King and Queen struggle to rule while having many troubles. Can they manage their marriage and different visions of the kingdom without collapsing due to fools? Their knights fight to acquire the most honor, order, and resources while a suite of other nobles include catty princesses and sleazy schlock addled princes. And the horrible runt of the royal litter is the cannibal Prince Edward seeking to build the most diverse harem ever conceived!... more>>

Experience a strange psychedelic land that owes a great deal of its functioning to a rainbow magic system. Where wars are fought over a flat planet with a waterfall at the end surrounded in space by three suns, and the powers that be come from twelve different elemental types coloring the crystal battery shards accordingly.

The species with the most rock power will dominate using combinations of alchemy, witchcraft, portals, zombies, cyborgs, cultivation, and many other mad experiments. Viewer discretion advised high voltage action inside! <<less

Gifts for a god at the edge of the world, cyborg dance-fight clubs, vampires in the snow, duck collectors, jettisoned kings, talks with long-gone friends, and things stranger still.... more>>

This is a microfiction anthology recording various interesting dreams that I've had. Dreams being what they are, the content, subject matter, and genre is something of a mixed bag, but peruse enough and you may find something that interests you.

So, what would you like to have a dream about? <<less

Dying should be as bad as it gets. But when Kanin's soul is snatched from its path to the afterlife to be bound to a bottle of ink, he's cast into a new world where his sole purpose is to perform a senile wizard’s yard work.... more>>

Determined to evade magical errands, upgrade his fragile body, and return home (preferably alive), Kanin teams up with an elf trapped in a toy octopus to find a way to break their spells. But a murderous void has been shadowing him from the start, and if he can't discover a way to defeat it soon, it threatens to consume him—mind, body, and soul.

What you can expect from this story:
- Queer heroes (the MC is a gay man, side characters include a lesbian, enby, ace)
- MLM romance but it's a SLOWWWW burn
- Zero to Hero (Kanin's got some growth ahead of him—emotionally AND literally!)
- A dash of humor and horror
- Light LitRPG with slow but steady progression
- Non-human underdog MC (I mean, he's a glass bottle)

NOTE: This is cross posted from RoyalRoad. You can read the complete first book on RR or for free on my Patreon: otherwise I'll be posting 1 chapter per day here until it's caught up.

Discord Link: https://discord.com/invite/qPHDuVw9XK <<less

After an inexplicable transfer, Shirona finds herself trapped in a nightmarish world where the only constants are her seven beloved Pokemon and a mysterious black sphere that pits her against lethal aliens. Forced to fight for survival, she must rely on the extraordinary powers of her Pokemon companions while unraveling the secrets behind this twisted game of life and death. In a realm where a single misstep could mean oblivion, Shirona's bond with her Pokemon will be pushed to its limits as they battle to escape this alien apocalypse. Can their unwavering friendship overcome the overwhelming odds?... more>>

Please follow/support us at:
https://www.patreon.com/ZenpaiTrans <<less

A game of chicken and some crimes really ruffle some feathers of a rag-tag group of "criminals", and some poor choices lead to some consequences... more>> that are...unfortunately expected. <<less

In a twisted version of the Old West, where Native American fables come to life, the land is teeming with blight and cessation. Skinwalkers, Bakwas, Urayuli, and even the dreaded Wendigo roam freely, constantly terrorizing humanity. In this unforgiving landscape, survival becomes the supreme dream, luxury an impossibility.... more>>

But hope lies in Ether, an eccentric substance that defies reason, and Sigils, granting individuals extraordinary abilities. So, as men and women from the burgeoning East venture into the treacherous West, they must navigate the nightmares that lurk within the wilderness and the horrors from above, below, and within.

Survival becomes a battle for the mind, body, and soul. Each step must be taken lightly, lest they fall prey to a grim fate—a forgotten corpse, a demon's feast, or the plaything of ancient and incomprehensible beings.

Fools tread where angels fear to gaze, yet not all fools let themselves crumble. Some are simply too stubborn to break.

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What to expect

Fights - This world is a violent one, so expect gore, killing, and plenty of combat. But that's not all there is.

Adventure - A vast world that is centered on the Wild West and that period of technology mixed with the supernatural in every aspect from guns to the government.

Progression - Both character-wise and power-wise throughout the story. This does not apply to just the MC. Anyone can grow. Even enemies.

Power System - I've tried my best to make a unique system with a bit of mystery to it. It takes effort, introspection, and experience to grow. And... a little murder. Powers are complex, vast, and have their own restrictions. Oh, and Gods might as well be eldritch abominations for the most part.
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Also, in case any are curious, most creatures, monsters, demons, and the like are based on native American and just American folklore/mythology in general. If you are ever curious about where something comes from, just ask in the comments, and I'll let you know.

Main cover by Fulminaire

Link to RR, in case you want to read there as it is crossposted
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/60315/tread-lightly-among-hearts-and-haunts <<less

You can read the full story here, but volume 1 is currently up for sale on amazon fully edited and including artwork.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW3HYKRQ... more>>

This is a slow-burn isekai story about a young girl named Siya who was born with a weak body into a world that only cares about Strength. Because of this, she isn’t able to even use the only thing she has going for her, a knack for strategy, which is the last thing that the nation of meat heads seems to care about.

She faces many hardships and trials, struggling through abuse, grueling training, and seeing death around every turn. Despite all of this, she presses on, grasping at straws and using everything at her disposal to survive. Turning to devine favor, unique abilities, and even magic and dark magic later on, they each come with a new problem. As she finds unlikely friends, and deals with unthinkable betrayals, she struggles to finally stand tall and place herself in a position of power where her true abilities could finally shine.

This is NOT a revenge story, but that isn’t to say the main character magically forgives people either. <<less

In ancient folklore and tales, they said the fae were beings of purist magic and foulest trickery, creatures who would mislead travelers into deadly bogs or steal children in the dead of night from their once safe beds. ... more>>

Autumn was one such child.

When a foolish witch made a poorly worded deal with these tricky creatures, they stole the poor girl whose only desire was to survive her last year in high school. They dragged her from restless slumber and tried to drown her in the deepest black waters of terror and pain.

She barely escaped with her fragile life and must now rely on the witch's advice and her own paralyzing fear to gain the power to return to her world.

Along the way, she’ll find herself lost in a world of magic, intrigue, and perhaps love.

If the fae don’t catch up to her first, for the Wild Hunt never stops until it has its prey.
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Be warned that this story contains elements of horror, gore, fear, and lesbian romance.
Chapter lengths are around 2000 words.
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Also posted on RoyalRoad <<less

In a mystical cultivation world, Elliot, reborn as Lei Yan, seizes redemption after losing his life for the second time. Presented with an extraordinary opportunity while dying with regret, he must prove himself to the system by surviving and completing a very dangerous mission as a small mosquito in a world filled with god-like creatures.... more>>

Starting his journey as a weak mortal larva, Lei Yan evolves through various never seen legendary insect species accompanied by his loyal Army and Sect. He strives to reach the top becoming the Sovereign of all insects, and eventually the world.

[System - Cultivation - Quests - Evolution - Professions]

Very Weak to very overpowered.

Schedule = Monday - Friday. (2000+ words/chapter)

Patreon is 25 chapters ahead. <<less

Walter's having a real bad day. His normal life's been turned upside down and he finds himself in a situation right out of his nightmares. But Walter's always able to find the good and bad in every situation.... more>>

The Good: The human race was judged worthy of Ascension, and can obtain powers beyond comprehension by completing Trials as an Aspirant.

The Bad: The Trials are run by otherworldly abominations who view humanity as little more than amusing playthings.

The Good: Walter's been chosen by the Absolute Luck System and has infiltrated the Trials as a Lord Arbiter.

The Really Bad: Now he has to balance life as both an Aspirant and an Admin, and Walter's doomed if either side finds out he's not who he says he is.

Follow our unfortunate protagonist as he navigates this double life using his wits, smarts, and a little luck, and maybe he can survive long enough to become an Unwilling Eldritch Horror of Fortune.

Uploads every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, <<less

An original novel set in the Fallout universe, written to be accessible to all, featuring unique people and places.... more>>

Fallout: Vault X tells the story of John. A vault dweller, who spent every day of his twenty five years underground. Like his father, and his father before him. Proud to live in the last remaining bastion of humanity, all that survived The Great War of the atomic age. Hidden deep below the surface of the earth, toiling under brutal conditions. Year after year, decade upon decade. All to expand into the natural cave system the Vault occupied, building for the future. However, John knew what his forefathers did not, that everything he’d been taught was a lie. <<less

Welcome to the latest VRMMORPG, Mysterious Fog World. An infinite world filled with infinite opportunities. Do you have the guts to travel in the infinite fog filled with various evil gods, cultists, mysteries, monsters, and other abominations? Can you find your opportunity? Or will you end up becoming a sacrifice in a cult ritual or some monster's midnight snack?
Maybe if you look hard enough, you can find the rumored potions that “possibly” point to various paths of godhood.
But is the fog world just a VRMMORPG, or is there something more, something sinister, behind the scenes?... more>>

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Read the auxiliary chapter Author's Notes and Warnings first to get an idea about the tags.
I am publishing it on both Webnovel and Scribblehub under the same username.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VirtuousSinner <<less

Nameless, Unknown, Forgotten in the passage of time.... more>>

A man suddenly awakens inside a dark place, crawling out from a suffocating Coffin. With no memories

about his past.

Driven by an unyielding determination to survive, the man sets on a journey to recover his memory. With each step, revealing a fragment of his forgotten and dark past with the help of a being inside him contently speaking inside his head, and the people that he meets in his journey.

A journey that will change the shape of the world because the man Knows one way to answer any problem.

Wrath and destruction.

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Hello everyone this is Pride from Shadow Library.

First I just want to tell you all, that this is my first novel and English is not my first language so there will be some mistakes.

second. I hope you enjoy the ride with me as we delve deep in the story. my goal is to write a story I want to read later and I hope you share this passion with me as a reader, and always remember: The only thing that matters is a good story.

One more thing, the story sometimes delves into dark themes, especially when the MC displays his brutality, so please read with caution.

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Discord: https://discord.gg/g5MxH7mkAB

Contact Instagram:@Shadow_library_

Support the author: https://www.patreon.com/ShadowLibrary <<less

The Kingdom of TallHillde has everything; beautiful scenery, prosperity, friendly people, and a very sickly prince. But when a mystery woman shows up with a cure, the prince and his companion will see just how much worse then 'so much worse then the disease' a cure can get. ... more>>

Forced to flee everything they have ever known, the two young men will go on a quest that will have them interrogating every magic user on seven continents and leaving a trail of carnage in their wake.

"A tale of horror, romance, fantasy, comedy - and monstrous cravings!"

Dark Fairytale x Cozygore

Currently presenting new chapters on Tuesday and Saturday (times may vary). Stay tuned. <<less

Vampire Sylvie Miakoda thought when she moved away from Petersburg and to the neighboring town of Colonial Heights, that she could put the events surrounding Phantasmagoria behind her. Then odd things begin to appear through her visions during the Halloween season that question the uneasy peace. Aided by Casey Rivers, the two discover feelings for each other as they delve into the horrors that plague the tiny town and threaten to once more break the veil.... more>>

Welcome to part 2 of the "Vampire Vixen" series! Sylvie's story takes place in the same world and after the events of "Vivienne". Sylvie's story is unique and can be read without having read "Vivienne", but it is helpful to have done so. <<less

As the second son of Count Frontenac, Noel lives a simple and idle life. His two talents are hunting and playing second-fiddle to his older brother. Things get confusing, however, when the community’s most eligible bachelor returns from the city with a surprise wife in tow… and when said wife is mysteriously widowed not long after… and when a mysterious monster attacks her home.... more>>

Noel: Let’s shoot first and ask questions later

Monster: [fires a different kind of shot]

Noel: …

Noel: … I have MANY questions

Monster: [can’t speak]

Gaetan: Sorry, I can’t remember

--> The start and end of explicit scenes will be marked in the text
--> updates every other day
--> originally serialized on AO3

CONTENT NOTE: This story explores themes of control, predation, and desire, often but not exclusively in a sexual context. The exploration of such scenarios in this story is NOT an endorsement of similar behaviour in real life. If the reader finds themselves at any point confused as to what is and is not consensual, they can refer to these resources for guidance:
--> https://www.rainn.org/articles/what-is-consent
--> https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/relationships/sexual-consent
--> https://www.thehotline.org/identify-abuse/domestic-abuse-warning-signs/ <<less

Hubris tells the story of Crowe, a young practitioner on a great journey to find Monad, to free his people from enslavement. Along the way... more>> he encounters Barghast, an eight foot tall wolfman, the lycan who has left his clan in the desert for a life in the North. Separated by culture and language but linked together by an unbreakable bond, the two lost souls forge a blood-soaked path through an ugly world. <<less

"Lord Voldemort SI (Harry Potter)" offers an intriguing twist on the classic Harry Potter saga, painting a world where the line between good and evil blurs. This fanfiction reimagines the story through the eyes of an original character who unexpectedly assumes the role of Voldemort after the murder of James Potter. Unlike the canonical Voldemort, this new version is self-aware and driven by a unique set of motivations, looking to change the course of wizarding history.... more>>

With a profound understanding of the magical world and a desire to reshape it, the protagonist takes on the challenge of leading a terrorist organization. They employ cunning strategies, navigating through the complexities of power and ambition. This journey is fraught with risks, and the repercussions of their actions send shockwaves through the wizarding community.

As the story unfolds, it explores deep themes of power, morality, and consequence, all through a magic system that deviates slightly from the original. Readers will navigate a world of shifting alliances, hidden secrets, and profound revelations about magic itself. The narrative, characterized by its darkness and intensity, delves into mature themes like torture and human experimentation, challenging the reader’s sense of morality.

Lord Voldemort SI (Harry Potter)" is a compelling exploration of what might happen if the infamous villain had been a different kind of strategic thinker. It promises a journey filled with discovery and potential redemption, as the protagonist’s quest for power forces a confrontation with destiny. This fanfiction is a dark, thought-provoking addition to the Harry Potter universe, suited for those ready to confront challenging ethical questions within a familiar magical framework.

For fans eager to dive deeper into "Lord Voldemort SI (Harry Potter)" and access advance chapters, you can support the creator on Patreon at [patreon.com/PerseusBlackfyre]. Joining the Patreon community provides not only early access to chapters but also a chance to engage more closely with the creation process.

Additionally, for real-time discussions and community engagement, be sure to join the dedicated Discord server using this link: (https://discord.gg/NgQzAjwG).

If you're interested in more content and updates, you can also follow the creator on YouTube at [https://www.youtube.com/@PerseusBlackfyre?sub_confirmation=1]. Here, you'll find videos that explore various aspects of the fanfiction and other related content.

These platforms offer great ways to connect with the community and stay updated on all the latest developments in the "Lord Voldemort SI (Harry Potter)" fanfiction universe. <<less

I was invited to Inkitt/Galatea.
I will be discontinuing the series here and continuing it on Inkitt.
https://www.inkitt.com/stories/romance/1212820/chapters/1... more>>

A dark romance series with an injection of giants, demons, legend and lore. A radicalized re-telling of the purged stories from the biblical hinterlands that echo forward to haunt Earth in 2023 AD. An echo, that may compel a return to the past.

Deep Dive:
The ancient plains. A unique crack in space and time cracked forth a charismatic "man" so amplified in hunger and stature, that the Great Scribes purged his evils from the Great Books. But this would be in vain. Because, centuries later, he would resurface; convincingly normal.

To violently intersect with a modern woman.

Stories of antiquity and stories of modernity interlace as he begins devouring her world. But, these horrors provide vital clues to his erased story --

-- a story that travels down the threads of many lives, leaping across epochs, generations, continents - *and* timelines to horseshoe with the Great Books.

A story she must demystify, in her bid to slay him. But before she can, she must romance him first.

Lest he lustily eat her, too.

But, he *is* charismatic. And not a man; not entirely.

...and he may have greater designs at play.
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Author Note:
All art is mine!
Let's graduate from vampires to.. hungry epochal demons -- with complex story canons. This perilous overlap can create rich grounds for supernatural horror, biblical mythos and even dark romance.

https://www.inkitt.com/stories/romance/1212820/chapters/1 <<less