Meet Hana, a not-so-young clumsy yet quirky housewife, who got whisked away to a different world when she stepped out for a short grocery shopping session. How can this aunty survive without skills or even a 'golden finger' while only having shopping bags over her shoulders? What actually can a housewife do besides cooking and cleaning when there is no human around?... more>>

Follow her colorful journey and her struggles to carve up a sojourn while awaiting for the beloved of her life to rescue her from her nightmarish predicament. Or will he ever arrive to save her at all?

Let us wait and see while rooting for this bumbling yet lovable housewife.

ASTHW map:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/asthw-asthw-map-23601459

Chapter update schedule:
1 chapter/2 weeks, on Mondays, 0900 GMT+8 (week 2 and week 4 of each month)

Note from Authors:
Hi, Mr and Mrs Mooncat here. Our work is quite different with distinct local flavors as it is based on our ancestral home in a small Asian country, Malaysia (although currently, we're residing on the moon). Hence, expect a lot of footnotes, local food, places, and slangs within ;) It's a fun way to get to know Malaysia from the eyes of the locals. We also have a Patreon account under the name mrandmrsmooncat where we posted supporting auxiliary articles about ASTHW world and a few side stories. Interested readers could only access them by subscribing with us <3

To read more of ASTHW;
Subscribe and be our Patron (currently it's about 10 chapters ahead)

Mrs Mooncat isn't able to write as much as before and has decided to reduce the number of chapters per month to be more realistic. The change will take effect from June 2021 onwards.

Do reach out to us through our email to send fanarts, questions, suggestions, requests etcs. We will come back to you as soon as we can (wink!)

If you like our work, do write a review, rate, comment, and like for us! Enjoy! :)

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Azlan Shah and Nadia Ong
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The third story in the Phoenix saga, Phoenix Odyssey, begins 4 months after the end of Phoenix Ascendant. Newlyweds Ranko and Akane navigate married life, balancing it with Ranko's high school graduation and entry into college and Akane's medical school. Ranko's music career reaches even greater heights as her second album releases and she and the Dapper Dragons embark on an international tour. Ranko seeks answers for the unexplained miracle that befell her on her wedding day. Trouble at home and abroad threatens everything Ranko holds dear.... more>>

Features even more brand new original songs! <<less

After a painful separation from her boyfriend, Bing Shi gets an opportunity to meet him again. Under one condition. To get her wish granted, she will have to travel to different worlds and finish all the assigned missions from the System HeadQuarters. ... more>>

In each of these universes, she's thrust into the company of the creme de la creme of men - alpha males who could stir butterflies in even the most confident women.

Yet, amidst the chaos, Bing Shi stands firm: "I want only one thing. My boyfriend."

Illustrator/Artist: E.Y.R.
E.Y.R's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_snoozy_cat_/ <<less

The second story in the Phoenix saga, Phoenix Ascendant, begins 6 months after the end of Phoenix. Ranko and Akane have their own apartment, as... more>> both resume their academic careers. Ranko's pursuit of music takes a huge leap forward, and Ranko and Akane further cement their relationship. A secret Akane insists on keeping threatens to tear them apart. As Ranko's second original song shakes up their lives, the pair must navigate being a gay couple in 1991 Tokyo when one of them is a budding celebrity. Features more than TWENTY original songs! <<less

Aurora was just your average totally-not-super-dense-closet-lesbian high school girl who loved to hang out with her friends. Especially with her childhood friend, and cuddle-buddy extraordinaire, Corelia. However, one night after a long study session her life changed forever.... more>>

Disclaimer: This story is partly based on a manga that got axxed so the premise is very similar at times.
Release window: I try to release a chapter every week on Monday around 14:00 CET. <<less

On her last breath, she thought, "it wouldn't matter if I died." But when her eyes opened again, a baby clung onto her out of nowhere. They said it was her twin sister!?-Cross that- She became a baby? -Cross that- A whole bunch of clingy family members popped out of nowhere! After her brain started functioning as- per-normal she realized….... more>>

‘My career is useless in this world.’
‘What nation’s most beloved actress?’

USELESS USELESS USELESSSS!
She’ll be killed if she doesn’t fight!

But as the years went by…

‘CAPTAIN! Your younger sister got caught in a minefield!’
‘WHATTTTTTTT!!!!!!’

‘COLONEL! Your brother’s hair is caught on fire!!’
‘WATER! WATER! GET WATER!’

But why…
Can they not leave her alone!?!
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A heartwarming yet bloody story about an alexithymia actress (A person incapable of feeling emotions) reincarnating into another world to restart her life all over again. Unbeknownst to her, there was something else seriously wrong with her body plus this world wasn't peaceful like her former world! What can, she, an actress, do but grit her teeth to become stronger! She can't just die again!
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Disclaimer: This novel starts with the MC as a baby. A fluffy start you may say. Age progresses with every book! <<less

Starting My Life Over As a Gyaru Chewtoy... more>>

Caught in a miserable cycle of endless work hours and abject social failure, thirty-seven-year-old Hoshino Yoru accidentally meets a tragic end. Fortunately for her, a surprise miracle allows her to start her life over from scratch ⸺ while also granting her heart's deepest wish!

However, her new life isn't exactly as expected: thirty percent of women are "alternate-pheromone positive," which means a whole host of social complications. Things take a strange turn as she finds herself caught in the amorous affections of an omega and an alpha, who will take on all challengers in the battle for Yoru's heart! <<less

On her last life, she was the devil. If not for her waywardness the people she cared about would not suffer. If not for her pride she could have lived a good life. After rebirth Sena vowed not to let herself fall into the trap again. ... more>>

Wait, who said you must abuse enemies as soon as you made a come back?

She was born with a golden spoon, educated by an intelligent mother and loved by many. Better use it wonderfully this time.

Drugged and slept with a stranger?

Well, not Sena.

Evil best friend? She doesn't have one.

Although she doesn't have them, the people she loved does!

As a capable side character, this time it will be her turn to protect them. As for those who harmed them... hehe, a few occasional slaps is enough. Everything seems to be on track so how could she mess up?

She was about to fulfill her wish of a good life when a certain person popped up then suddenly the 'sleeping with the stranger' thing was dredged up.

Hey, that was done in a completely mutual agreement. No hard feelings.

Him: What if I wanted to pursue?

Sena: Fart, we've gone over this--- you, d-don't come close. We've talked about this. We've clean the slate!

Him: Did you hear me agree?

Sena: ( ･ᴗ･̥̥̥ )

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This novel is made purely for enjoinment (there will be plenty of loopholes and expect plenty of cliché) so please don't take it personally. Male lead is a healthy adult man, don't expect him to be as indifferent and pure as a monk because that's impossible given his background setting. Names of countries are deliberately changed and character names are chosen in random. Author's English is average but we will try to deliver a smooth narrative to lessen your headache. :)

Author is lazy...

For the owner of the artworks above:

If you are the owner of any of those masterpieces you can message me and I will take it down :) <<less

Status:
This story is currently being heavily edited and will be reposted on this same account as a new story in 2024.
|Story Status|... more>> /> Vol. 1 & 2 Complete.
Vol.3 Discontinued.
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Livia Katrina Valentine regains her memories of her past life just as she triggers her own death flag. Rather than a token of strength, her memories haunt her in their steep clarity. <<less

Get Isekaied, become a hero, and get taxed for all your hard-earned loot?! Death is a lesser punishment than working retail...almost.... more>>

Fiona Swiftheart became a hero shortly arriving on the world of Cepalune. Monsters became fashion trends, treasures got put into museums, dragons were beaten to tears...and then she got a bogus tax bill from the King's son, after his father went on a long-term vacation.

Faced with an impossible situation, Fiona vowed to beat this king's dirty tricks her way: by selling her hard-acquired loot, finding tax loopholes, and keep every single copper she could from going into that greedy Kings' hands. The fastest way to do that, meant opening a store and going into business again.

But the post adventuring life isn't lacking surprises when her new merchant class comes with powers no one has seen before. Thus begins her mad quest to find normalcy, hobbies and friendship in running a magical item shop with her friends--with drama and zany antics every step of the way! At least retail won't be boring...

What’re you buying?!

* A fantasy slice-of-life story.

* Feel-good storytelling, with no ‘save the world’ plot. This is a lived-in world that Fiona is a part of, and doesn’t revolve around her. She is a flawed but relatable person as she grows into her role as a competent businesswoman when confronted with reality, and what it takes to push forward.

* No math, No LitRPG. Besides taxes. And that math hurts.

* Content rating: PG-13. Some swearing, suggestive content, and comedic violence.

Want to join in on the discussion? Join the Discord channel! (Please be respectful) <<less

When Luna predicted a bad end for her family, she did all she could to change their fate, only to lose her life in one of her attempts.
Without knowing if she has successfully prevented her family's downfall, a deep voice that she thought belonged to God suddenly asked her, "Do you want to live?"
Luna struggled to answer.... more>>

Through her several lifetimes across several worlds...
Will she find her will to live again?
Will she find love along the way?
Or will it all end up a tragedy the way her original life had ended? <<less

Once a powerful and celebrated witch, Ba'an salu-Ba'an now lives alone in a cave in the desert, waiting to die. When she rescues an outlander from certain death, she becomes embroiled in a deadly game of politics and empire, of heart and soul, but worst of all—of hope and love and a chance at a peaceful future.... more>>

Can a disgraced witch find a reason to live her life again—and if so, what price must she pay?

The Exile is the first book in a slow-burn tragic romantic fantasy series. It is a quiet story about two people who were never meant to meet, finding each other in the unlikeliest of places.

Warning: The world of The Stormcrow Cycle is dark and rather grim; most civilizations practice slavery and all its abuses. Please mind the content warnings. I do not include individual trigger warnings, but you can expect everything typical of a Greco-Roman-inspired society going forward.

Book I is a quiet romance with a HFN. Book II ventures into more traditional fantasy territory. Please note this series is a tragedy, not an industry romantasy or romance. 

Book I is currently being edited for Kindle release. The series is on hiatus, but not dead! <<less

Waking up one morning and finding out that the ruin and rise of the kingdom is a choice that hers to make... Sterne could only think of one thing: Total headache!... more>>

Why of all the people in the land the responsibility had to fall upon her sickly shoulders?

What? Can't choose any better candidate but choose this future disaster instead? Great move!

Seriously, what were the Gods thinking?

The descendant of the infamous villain from a thousand years ago. A little villain sprout is born on the path to devilry, destined to spread mayhem and havoc but what's this all of a sudden?

Has to rescue damsels, save monarchs from unscrupulous ministers, save people from monsters, help the land, save her family, save--

"Aahhh, blast it! No choice then, let's do it." Decides the poor little girl.

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Ann, a corporate slave in the modern life, suddenly couldn’t resist her body’s drowsiness and fell asleep after working non-stop for... who-knows-how-long. Her sleep wasn’t a good one as she was overly worried she wouldn’t be able to finish her work. When she finally woke up, she was greatly shocked. ... more>>

An unknown room, an unknown man with his icy expression, and moreover, the man addressed her as “Arlea”, and not “Ann”.
And then she finally realized. She somehow ended up in the body of “Arlea”—a villainess in the fantasy/romance otome game she had played in the past, when she still had free time to relax. To make things worse, she remembered that in the next one year, she—Arlea—was fated to die.

‘In such a situation, what should I do?’
‘Let’s think seriously of a way to overturn the situation?’
‘But hold on, what if I can’t change the scenario? Why bother?’

Having lived her days in the modern life as a serious and restrained woman who became a corporate slave to her death, Ann finally decided... to spend her additional 365 days to live well, and to cross out some of her bucket list that she could still do!

'If I can avoid my death, it's good. If not, at least I've enjoyed my additional time here in this fantasy world where magic and monsters exist, where I don't need to slave away my life ridiculously for the corporate!'

Little did she know that her decision would cause everyone who knew Arlea to be very surprised and alarmed with her change.
What happened to the villainous, hateful woman called Arlea? Why did she become like this? What is she scheming now??
Let's see how long she can keep up her pretense!

Can she avoid her death flag, or will she be able to survive more than the designed 365 days?

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28/4/2022: Title changed to better reflect the story as I've gotten comments that the previous title didn't seem to fit and misled people about the story. <<less

Centuries ago, Freya underwent a traumatic transformation into a vampire, an event she keeps shrouded in the past. Her early existence was a brutal fight for survival, balancing newfound power with the guilt of her bloodlust and the need to hide from humanity. ... more>>

Over centuries of solitude, she learned to appreciate the mortal world from afar, finding solace in art and literature while grappling with her inherent limitations as a creature of the night.

Her antique shop became her sanctuary, a facade for her timeless existence. This carefully constructed equilibrium is shattered by the arrival of Myra, whose desperate plea and unexpected connection through blood stir long-dormant emotions within Freya, challenging her centuries of detachment and hinting at a new, uncertain chapter in her long, lonely vampire life. <<less

Valentina Salazar transmigrated into a novel with a weak-bodied villainess character with the same name. ... more>>

Somehow she ended up with a system and has been ordered to make it to the top of the entertainment world if she wants to make it back home.

Follow Valentina as she continues to cough up blood as she becomes a worthy actor, acquires different skills, gets revenge against her villainous sister and family, and eventually falls in love.

Update schedule is 1 chapter a day M - F <<less

I was Lady Valentina Avington, the beautiful, wicked, and narcissistic villainess of a novel. When I recalled memories of my past life, I decided I wanted everything the heroine had. ... more>>

Using my knowledge of the future, I became a fake saint, the successor to my house, the future queen, and won over the male leads. When the novel began, all I had to do was dispose of the female lead.

Yet nothing was as it seemed, and before I knew it, my perfect facade fell to pieces.

“You’re not who I thought you were.”

“I despise you, Sister.”

“It’s revolting to even look at you.”

Call it ambition or greed, I would get what I wanted, by any means necessary. No matter the cost, I would definitely win.

No need to like me, I have no excuses. Will you be cheering for my downfall, like the rest of them?

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Updates weekly. <<less

Riley, a human orphan with a rough background, is suddenly adopted by a family of skunk anthros much to her surprise. Past trauma, their vast differences, and initially mixed reception from some family members combine for a bumpy start of her new life, but they're all surmountable, and what awaits afterwards is worth all the struggle in the world.... more>>

Slice of Life story in a setting with humans and anthro animals coexisting. Major themes include overcoming differences, recovering from trauma, and embracing vulnerability. New chapters on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. <<less

Four women bound together by unfortunate circumstances amid the world’s decline into chaos.
Three weeks to avoid being killed or captured by a high-tech multinational who have a reticle fixed on them.
Two parallel struggles; escaping from the island, to safety and resolving their own conflicted pasts.
One dangerous though heart-warming journey; to neutralise issues with themselves, each other and the private security giant that threatens them and the island they call “home.”... more>>

Note; this story is actually complete, in a homemade book-formatted (with chapter jump-links) illustrated novel format, which exists here; https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sffAG0nANtUZe4eFUb2ksi_n3d1TRweu/ <<less

Princess Vyshala lost her godking father,and her brothers, to the fury of the Red Empress. As the only marriage-eligible princess of the royal household, she has sworn to protect her thirteen-year old youngest brother from a similar fate. Even if it meant going against their culture, by accepting the proposal of the Red Empress to become her bride. ... more>>

She would forge peace, while invoking the ire of her people, while shunned and ostracised.

Isolated from all that she had known, from all whom she cared and cursed by her own people, she would attempt everything to form an everlasting peace. A laborious task , for within the walls of the imperial city, threat of a different sort lurks. From the machinations of the imperial high chancellor, legionary generals still seeking to open old wounds and petty dukes fueling their rivalry.

But the greatest challenge of them all, The Red Empresses herself. The diamond-hard gaze, the icy coldness of her exterior and finally, the self-erected iron wall guarding her impenetrable heart.

When seduction is not an option, it is comforting a cold dead heart that would pave her way to peace.

=== Author Notes======

One of the culture is Indian-inspired, while the other is more european influenced. <<less

Carter Malis thinks he knows exactly when he turned into a self-identified homophobe, and that had to be the moment when Aron Ruskin, his best friend since forever, announced to him that he was going to marry a dude. Great. So there were going to be two Mr. Ruskin’s, and that without counting Aron’s dad.... more>>

And here’s this thing. The face staring back from the mirror, the moment he wakes up in a hospital bed, doesn’t belong to him, but to douchebag Alex, aka Aron’s husband. And now he’ll have to talk to Aron, after two years of radio silence. <<less

A Steampunk/ Gaslamp Fantasy Romance set in the industrial revolution era of a fictional world.... more>>

Magic, mad science, multicultural ambience, and political intrigue all tightly laced up into one corset and powered by the steam of two romances - one F/M and one M/M.

Intended for mature audiences, 18+.

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All creations carry a trace of the maker's ethereal energy, whether deliberately placed in the magical Artifacts made by the Alchemists, or unwittingly left in the handiwork of ordinary people.

Kazia can feel that energy, in both machines and people. She may not be able to do any of the grand magic other Alchemists can, but give her a damaged machine and she can trace its energy to the problem, and know precisely how to repair it. She does have one other ability. One far more dangerous. One she will never acknowledge, and will never use.

Fleeing her villainous father rather than becoming his pawn, Kazia finds a peaceful life on a farm in a neighboring country, where no one knows that she is the daughter of Prince Gorvan Devratha. But with war looming between her birth country of Valesk and her new home in Caedra, how long can that peaceful life last?

She can be safe in the Caedran capital, among the Queen's Alchemists, but will anyone there trust her – especially the handsome but embittered Lord Kelvaran Meratha, who suspects Kazia's father of murdering his family?

Abrizhen is Kazia's older brother. He does his best to play the role of the Prince's good son and heir, but when tasked with retrieving his wayward sister, he must return to the city he'd called home for many of his youthful years. There he'll have to reckon with his past, and finally choose between the life of a dutiful prince, or the welfare of his sister – and the rekindling of an old flame.

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Content/ Mature warnings are on for:

Gore: Nothing terribly extreme. Some bleeding wounds and broken bits, but all limbs remain attached and all innards remain inward.

Sexual Content: It's not all smut all the time, but there is some. I aim for not vague but also not overly lewd. Smut chapters are labeled NSFW. Chapters with very brief smut or just some torrid making out or somesuch are labeled NSFW-ish. All on-screen depictions are consensual, but there are a few passing references to noncon having happened off-screen (not to any MCs).

Strong Language: One character really loves to swear, and could probably construct an entire monologue with just various inflections of the F word. So, yeah, that's on too.

Other CWs: Dark themes (abuse, trauma, ptsd, depression, unhealthy coping mechanisms). Mostly in discussions of past events, but there are a few scenes that may be troubling to some readers. <<less

She will stop at nothing to claim the throne. After striking a dangerous deal with a mysterious stranger, a wealthy, powerful woman finds herself trapped in the very fantasy game she helped create. Reborn as Seraphina de Sariens, daughter of a duke and engaged to a cold Crown Prince, she quickly learns she’s not the destined heroine but rather the villainess—fated to summon dark forces and be destroyed by the story’s true savior.... more>>

But the new Seraphina holds one advantage: a vast knowledge of the game’s world coupled with a ruthless ambition. With danger lurking at every corner and the shadow of treason threatening her life, she must maneuver through cutthroat politics and betrayals. If she succeeds in this realm, ultimate power will be hers—but if she fails, the price is death.

Follow me on Social Media: https://bsky.app/profile/grievinglands.bsky.social

Artistic Credits:

Rin Bloodveil https://bsky.app/profile/rinbloodveil.bsky.social / https://x.com/Rin_Ravenscroft <<less

The dazzling, high-tech city of Fleettwixt is the jewel of the North Sunwell Company's colonial empire. Its vast dungeons vanquished by the Great Hero, the city is now home to wealth and peace... at the cost of exploiting the continent's people and resources. Enter Amelia Bluewood: half-human, half-golem—all fury.... more>>

She had lost everything. Her hometown was in ruins, her girlfriend missing without a trace, her modular system malfunctioning. Now in Fleettwixt, she has a chance for revenge, answers, and ultimate power. Amelia will never stop until she finds her lover and her vengeance, no matter the cost.

Art by Mikayla Buan.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/quinlancircle
Discord: http://discord.gg/wbmyyjK
Amelia's mantra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ& <<less

If you were transported from this world to another almost identical.... more>>

If you were transported from your life to your teenage self.

If you had to restart your life again.

Would you, or would you cling to your memories?

Tags: Japan, Sweden, Tokyo, comedy, drama, high school, Academy, Slice of Life, romcom

This is a Japanese manga/anime -style slice of life high school romance with a splash of sci-fi. In this kind of romance friendship plays a big role compared to your standard western romance. Ensemble cast, so if you only want one main character this is not for you. <<less