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 5 volumes completed (100 chapters each) and another incoming. <<less

A life full of regrets.. but no sight of the fallen heart of a man.... more>>

Where did everything go wrong? What happened?! What did this... who did this...
What did I do?
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A 23 year old in the life of a walking dead (or a neet), disinterested in modern life and oblivious to the wonders of humanity. Finds a Path.
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"The internationally renown game company Crestfallen Industry has finally revealed the release date of Rising Essence!!"
"O-o-ooh?! What is this?! CEO of Crestfallen Industry, aka K. Crestfallen, has just revealed the release date for RE?! Just 3 weeks! In 3 weeks the 1,500 years of technology and planning has now come to being! We, the citizens of the New Earth in the 20th century will be the first to witness it!"
"K. Crestfallen has revealed the date for Rising Essence this morning in his account at 9:37 am, did he thought he was slee..."
"The most advanced technology will see light in 3 weeks at..."
...
'Huh?'
Eyes opened wide, disbelief crossing his entire being, the man with a regretful life made a call from the ultimate generation phone he never uses and traditionally throws away after a few days.
Heavy but slow breathing sounded and the tone of the phone marking, then picked up. "M..."
"..."
"..."
"...Yes?"
Taking an inaudible deep breath, he continues. "M-Mom, I'd like to get something..."

Something he had not the need nor will to ask for in more than a decade was once again heard from his mouth.

[Incest tag is NOT for parentxchild, *so as to avoid confusion*, there are 9 volumes and extra stories with (almost( each volume having 100 chapters (V8 50 chapters and V9 11 chapters.] <<less

He left his home, unwillingly, to a realm of cultivation, Xianshu, mythical manuals and Dao. And now he’s here due to a failed attempt at going home, a place bears a lot of resemblance but not the same.... more>>

“At least it’s close enough here. I’ll get there on my next jump.” Jianmen Yu said to himself, “But while I’m prepping, let me do my old job here for a bit.”

And there we have it, “Xianshi Inn”, run by a cultivator, who’s not of this world. Don’t mess with it or its employees, the owner will kick your ass, no matter who you are, no matter WHAT you are.

Patreon available: egaochan (avatar is a crab), feel free to tip me if you like my stories!

The full book of this novel is now available on Amazon, if you would like to support me and my work, head to Amazon and search "Xianshi Inn"!

New book from Egao Chan "Poison City" is available and serializing! Check it out! <<less

In a world overrun by demonic forces from a mysterious tower, humanity faces imminent extinction. Lu Ming, however, refuses to succumb to despair. Empowered by a unique attribute panel that quantifies and enhances his physical and combat abilities, Lu Ming embarks on a relentless journey of self-improvement.... more>>

While others struggle for survival, Lu Ming focuses on systematically increasing his strength, agility, and combat skills. As he reaches new levels of power, he defies the apocalypse and sets out to rewrite his own destiny amidst the chaos.

"The Tower is Out" follows Lu Ming's extraordinary path of self-improvement and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.

AUTHOR: CIG, COFFE, AND TEA
TRANSLATOR: ATLAS STUDIO
PROOFREADER: BLACKPERCHER <<less

Status: Completed.... more>>

「BOOK 1: The Two Fools 」
The Bleak Walker named Nolan fought through the light's war. He marched on with his fellow rank-and-file soldiers and held the line for the Heroes against the army of the Overlord of Demons, so that they can save the world from the darkness. As he dies again he found himself back in time before his meeting with the Burned Woman.
This is the tale of a worn-out soldier who had already helped saving the world.

「BOOK 2: The Hearts of Steel 」
The Tower of Nimrod looms and covers four cities; a symbol of arrogance for the inhabitants of the Mesial Continent; a continent where the many races gathered, yet speaking a single language. The Bleak Walker found himself in this new world where the threat of darkness is not present; however, forces of chaos gather, intending to break the tower that symbolize the unity of all.
This is the tale of the fallen.

「BOOK 3: Pale Shine's Fury 」
He awoke in a world that he knew nothing about. In this world he could only dare to survive, knowing that he was lost. This is tale of the unknowing and the Tale of the Pale Shine's Fury. This is the tale of the Lost.

「BOOK 4: A Moment of Silence 」
A vast ocean before him and an island that seems so still compared to the rest. Far from home, Nolan found himself living with a young man named Arel who owns a farm in an island sitting on an ocean. This is the tale of a man who found the happy ending of a world that was truly saved. The tale of a Transmigrator and a Reincarnator...

「BOOK 5: The Weight Of All Things 」
A traveler roamed a land that has been saved by heroes. However, the world isn't as kind to stop.
Powerful beings are in constant wrestle for power. These beings plots in hopes that they could assert their dominance and rid of the spell that has saved this world. Against people who take on the role of monsters. <<less

Within a desolate realm, where discarded worlds were stitched together, a rupture tore open, releasing a small child into the fragmented expanse.... more>>

Above him, the sky revealed three eerie moons, while an ominous black mass loomed ominously in their wake.

Disoriented and engulfed by a putrid stench, the child awakened amidst a swamp, its twisted trees groaning under an oppressive haze.

In the distance, the echoing caws of crows intensified the sense of foreboding. A haunting figure emerged, laboring behind a cart laden with lifeless bodies.

Fear and confusion gripped the child's heart as he began to grapple with the enigma of his own existence. Who was he, and what dire fate led him to this grim landscape? The grinning figure drew closer, exacerbating the boy's terror.

Unbeknownst to him, his journey would unveil a profound transformation—an ascent to become the embodiment of fear itself, or perhaps... a beacon of hope amidst the encroaching darkness. <<less

Raine is reborn on Earth hundreds of years later - as a raft. Fortunately, he is helped by the Super Warship Evolution System. What will Raine evolve into in the Azure Age?... more>>

A reader made an awesome Audiobook of the book! link: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpchbL5a-2tCvCdVo59VumGexPh_mCUwV
Thanks! @thrx01a

My native language is not English. I have already begun to learn for a few years now. If there are grammatical errors, I would be grateful if you could point them out for me. <<less

Our protagonist was an otaku and hid that fact from everyone.
After he gave up hiding this fact, he was eventually scorned by his friends and his own family.... more>>

After some time being despised, he was expelled from home because he had become a NEET.

After that, he began to live alone and had to find a job to support himself.
He worked a fucking job and was practically a slave.

But one day when he opened the store by himself, he had a stupid accident, and since he had no one to help him
He died right there in a pathetic accident.

He thought it would be the end of his life, but suddenly he opened his eyes and realized it was in the body of a little girl.
A little girl with no family who was under the care of maids.

She was a little girl with many mysteries in her life.

Follow our protagonist's life in this new world, a world where death is normal.

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King Einar, the astonishing king of the great and only continent, one day decided to choose a new heir to his kingdom from among his five most precious sons. ... more>>

By giving each of them different duties, King Einar did something unchangeable and unimaginable that day. He gave them an order and not only a task or a quest to accomplish, but he also wanted his sons to accomplish their duty with maturity, with honor, and with pride.

But nothing, he wanted to do went in order, just because of his son. The eldest and most powerful brother, "Yores", opposed this situation. He decided that it would be better, if the King gave them a second chance. But everything was chosen, and he found himself another solution to conquer his biggest rival.

Lost, against anything that he wanted to win.

So he made a deal with the most powerful lineage, "The Apocalypse Lineage," to take the throne. And by obtaining power, he started a rebellion.

After Yores took the throne, he ruled the people in such a manner for years, damaged many relationships and made himself the evilest person to ever be seen. But even his reign, came to an end.

A wolf descendant, one of the strongest lineage's people, challenged Yores. Jiro, the strongest person among bloodlines. He was so brave, so strong, and so dauntless. He was someone who changed many things. The Battle of Jiro and Yores continued for three days exactly, and their battle, being heard all over the continent, changed the entire world.

But the real story to be told was only beginning.... <<less

Reincarnated as Shoto Todoroki, I thought I hit the jackpot.... more>>

Being the child of a Hero was supposed to be a lucky drawn until I learned that from ten among us, three only would reach adulthood.

This world isn't the one I thought I knew : the strong do as they please and the world has to bend to their will.

In another life, I could have been a Hero - in this one, I will make the world bend until it breaks, even if I have to destroy myself in the process.
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This a dark, gore, more seinen than shonen fanfiction. If you're a bit sensitive or faint of heart, I strongly advise against reading this.

Otherwise welcome to your new favorite fanfiction. <<less

The Realm of Meriath. A world populated by four species: Humans, Beast Folk, Beasts, and the Undead. Four thousand years ago, the world almost ended as the intelligent species of Meriath knew it. They were on the verge of being overrun by the Undead hordes. It was only averted thanks to multiple figures rising above all else from both the ranks of Humans and Beast Folks. With their lead, they pushed back and broke down the Undead menace, working hard to reclaim their Realm. ... more>>

When the Dark Ages ended, only six remained standing from those heroes of yore. They were the Patriarchs and Matriarchs of their families, establishing the Six Houses of Meriath. Families that are, after 4000 years, still present and still guard the Realm against the Undead. Their mission is to ensure they never rise back to the same frightening state as before, endangering every living being on Meriath.

The House of Amarin is one of these Six Houses. Situated in the most northern part of Meriath, they continue their mission of dealing with the Undead to this day. Lia, born to bear the name of Amarin, is only now starting to realize her own powers, but as the family's youngest daughter, she is not exempt from responsibilities. A responsibility that nobody knew at the start what would entail regarding the future of not just the House of Amarin but the whole Realm of Meriath...

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Our discord is at: https://discord.gg/xvVejMyd4u

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If you are reading this anywhere else than Scribble Hub, this story has been stolen and reuploaded without my permission. This may mean that it is outdated, unedited, etc. You can report it to me at [email protected] <<less

After Noah's death, what greeted him was an AI system calling itself Black, offering him a job working for the World and Soul Management Bureau. ... more>>

He has to travel to many different worlds, taking over an identity of some unfortunate soon-to-be-dead dude, and live out the remainder of his new life there however he wanted.

Easy-peasy!

...Right?

...Ok, sure, there are a few small kinks here and there... like terrorist attacks, murder plots, zombie apocalypses, and the like... but one should always look at the bright side!

Noah: "...Blackie, is it just me, or is this good brother of mine looking at me like a hungry wolf seeing a juicy piece of meat?" (°△°|||)

Black: "Don't worry, host. He is just a bit excited due to nearly losing his life back there. You know, adrenaline." (¬‿¬)

Noah: "…are you sure that's what's really going on here?" (っ °Д °;)っ

Black: "Absolutely!" (≖‿≖)

~ Many worlds later ~

Noah: "This secret mission that you can't tell me about… it can't possibly be to get fucked by the least appropriate target?!" (°ㅂ°╬)

Black: "Of-of course not! Ho-how could that possibly be, eh?" (; ﾟ 3ﾟ )~♪

ML: Right, right, that's just a very (not so) coincidental bonus. Ψ(╹ڡ╹ )Ψ

? Author Note ?
* SSC has long arcs. Each world is a fully-fledged novel on its own.
* Don't let the summary (or the cover) fool you! While SSC does have an occasional explicit smut, it is primarily a fluffy and hilarious romance!
* Pairings are one-on-one and taboo-ish. (E.g. hired assassin and his target, monster tamer and his tamed beast, master and disciple, siblings, brothers-in-law, etc.)
* More info in the info chapter

Author website: lucypandora.com
Support the author on ko-fi: ko-fi.com/lucypandora
Discord: lucypandora.com/discord <<less

One-two-three-start!—
Tick♪-Tick♪-Tick♪-Tick♪- Tick♪-Tick♪
Goes the sound of a metronome setting the tone for what’s to come…
What awaits?
A series of paths that twist and... more>> turn, halting and allowing you to advanced, the lines of what is real and what’s not is blurred
But what is real?
That is the question you’ll find yourself asking, or maybe you won’t at all,
The world might have already swallowed you up by them
Chewing your mind and dissolving your intrigue into it’s entity, it’s world it’s rings, it’s people,
And then it will spit you back up—
Tick♪-Tick♪
And the metronome would have stopped,
It stopped a long time ago,
It’s ticks setting the stage for another sound,
One you are spat into,
It begins and it ends
Eternal Requiem. <<less

He will be tested to death. Luck Is not on his side. Misfortune is his second name, but the fire of survival shines deeply in... more>> his eyes.
Will he survive? Will he find peace instead of unending suffering for the sake of survival? And will he persevere to become... Limitless?
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The cover art is not mine, If you want me to take it down, please notify me. <<less

When the First Wizarding War ended, and Lord Voldemort chased out Dumbledore from Hogwarts, he became the undisputed leader of the Wizarding World, cementing his rule as the new Minister of Magic. Yet everyone in power knew the war was far from over; it was now waged behind closed curtains and under the table. Behind the veil of secrecy, those still loyal to Dumbledore continued to fight, waging guerilla-like warfare against him and his forces, drawing in other countries' wizards and witches, opposing Voldemort and his plans to dominate all magic. ... more>>

The Anguine family, home of pure-blood wizards, part of Voldemort's new Ministry of Magic, were often tasked with confronting the Order of the Phoenix, raising their reputation year by year. Born into the Anguine family, Conrad just came to age, ready to attend Hogwarts to start his studies. He was excited to go to a school he had heard about from his father many times, but times have changed. It is not like in the old days. But who knows? One day, the school may return to what it was before the Era of Darkness.

---- Author's Notes:

Dear Readers! I'd like to welcome you to my first foray into writing fanfic and into doing a book from a first-person point of View. As to what to expect, let me give you more details so you won't be disappointed if it is not your cup of tea!

- An alternate timeline: Voldemort killed the Potters and Harry as a baby. He never lost his body, thus winning the 1st Wizarding War.
- Of course, a battle is still going on in the background, but that will only come later in the story.
- Being in an alternate timeline, the dates may be a little bit off, but the story will mostly play out in the same time frame as the original.
- Being an altered history, some main characters will not show up, and I mainly mean Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Or any of the Dumbledore supporting cast. (at least for a good portion of the story). For obvious reasons. If this is not what you want, please understand that I am going for a familiar yet different story than the original. I am taking inspiration from the original plot, but I am not planning mirroring it 1:1.
- Of the returning characters, some may have altered personalities, although I will try my best to remain true to their book counterpart. But I will also think up "what would they have done" scenarios and modify their personality to match the alternative world we are in. I hope you will still enjoy it; that is my goal. To entertain you.
- There is no transmigration, no isekai tropes, no reincarnation, no knowledge of in-lore events, none of that. The main character is someone who is born in-universe.

Lastly, the story should be able to maintain my plan of 3 chapters per week. (I plan to post mostly on the weekends). I will take this slowly, focusing more on slice-of-life elements, exploring, and learning magic. Coming to age. Things like that. Thank you for reading so far down on my description, and I hope we are going to have a great, fun time together! <<less

Long ago, humans triumphed over dragons, imprisoning them into human mortals now known as dragonoids. These dragonoids endured centuries of enslavement at the hands of humans until they were liberated by the Dragonoid Rights Law. However, this newfound freedom spurred the dragonoids to rally their forces for decades, culminating in the overthrow of the human kingdom as revenge for their centuries of subjugation.... more>>

Within the fallen kingdom of Alterra, Lysander Faradeiss stands as one of the last surviving humans. Armed with Regression Magic, he embarks on a mission to eliminate Hiraya Misteltein, the catalyst of the impending war between humans and dragonoids. Yet, destiny weaves an unexpected path when a long-forgotten magic, the Vesryn Pulse, binds their fates.

"Vesryn Pulse: Lysander of the Regression" chronicles the high-octane journey of a man thrust back in time, determined to rewrite history. As he grapples with the dire consequences of altering the past, Lysander learns that the price of salvation may be greater than he ever imagined.

*All Vesryn Pulse novels are standalone, but they are all connected and might spoil each other* <<less

Accompany Claire Lionheart-the newest addition of the decaying paramilitary company known as Cerberus-in her quest to exterminate the specters, demonic creatures awakened by the harbinger... more>> of human extinction. Under the command of a newly established CEO, Claire will face many threats in order to bring peace to the world and reclaim the life that was taken from her. Can the company's new CEO save it from disbandment, and the world from sinking into chaos? Will Claire prove a useful asset in the war against demons, hybrids and gods as a mere human? <<less

Updated Summary: With the creation of different dimensions and universes, came forth intelligent beings. To regulate these dimensions and universes, higher beings took control of containers called UniOrbs. These containers not only regulated the Gods and the souls of those worlds but also dictated the processes of reincarnation. The UniOrb could not do this on their own, so they contracted souls to become "Systems" that made sure souls were able to reincarnate, but not all souls were fortunate enough to do so. "Systems" then teamed up with souls called "Hosts" to make sure unfortunate souls got their wishes fulfilled, their souls healed properly, and ready for reincarnation. To make sure the Systems and Hosts had... more>> a proper base of operations, the UniOrb created a separate space called the Command Center. This Command Center was at the entrance of the reincarnation sea, where souls would go to their next destination. The person in charge was called, "God System."

One System was not satisfied with their status quo. They created something known as the "Villain System." This Villain System was designed to suck the life and energy from different worlds, using it to spread a virus that would slowly take over the UniOrb. Their goal: Take over the UniOrb to become the new higher being that controlled it. 

When all hope seemed to be lost for those in the UniOrb and its Command Center, one System, System 225, gained control from the Villain System, rescued his "Host," and together go from world to world, gaining enough energy to combat the System that created the Villain System.

Oh, and also rescuing God System along the way.  

Book cover credit: Alice - https://vgen.co/this_is_ALiCE_draws

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Please message me here or discord if you would like to translate my novel into your native tongue! I would love a link to your site to give you credit and exposure. <<less

Gate: War of Two Worlds. A Gate story loosely based on the Gate manga/anime. It starts similer and then goes on its own stories.... more>>

It is a story when a alien Empire invades Philadelphia throught a magical Gate in the year 2025. The US leads a NATO-led war in Humanity first interstellar war.

A Ranger united called Vanguard-7 is led by Major Sharpe. He will have to face the unknown of this world while facing his past and upholding his ideals.

Note: Volume 1 is a mix of Gate cannon and original work. Volume 2 is mostly a copy of the Italica Arc. Starting Chapter 25 is when the book becomes mostly original with only light story arcs from the gate cannon but with my twist.

written by Takumi Yanai and illustrated by Daisuke Izuka and Kurojish, all rights remain with them.

Currently being ported to Webnovel, Fan Fiction, Scribble Hub and Royalroad from Wattpad under the same book name and username. <<less

If you were told there was another unseen world hidden in plain sight, would you believe that?... more>>

If you were told invisible otherworldly beings pulled the strings in the background for their own sick and twisted amusement, could you accept that?

Of course not!

Diogenes Genovese, a man of science who denies the unbridled reign of gods and demons, struggles through the adversity and opposes the unjust world he finds himself a part of.

Bombarded by a string of ever escalating calamities and disasters, his beliefs are tested; pushed to never before seen extremes, while surrounded by a slew of lunatics, he seeks out the truth of the irrational world we live in.

Volumes Including Exclusive Content Available on Amazon/Kindle Unlimited
1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YL46WWL

2: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08317X2TK

1 + 2 Discounted Bundle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08318K49V

3M: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B3WV5TH

3E: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B4KQ9LH

Volume 1 prequel, "There’s No Way My Girlfriend’s a Psychopath,"
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08CXM3XZY

If interested feel free to check out my other stories available on Amazon/Kindle Unlimited.
I was Summoned as a Hero , but I Became the Demon Lord Instead
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VPN989N/

I AM NPC69 also available on SH and RR
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08K3TPKBN
https://www.scribblehub.com/series/177375/i-am-npc/
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/35636/i-am-npc69 <<less

This is the book 1 of the series. of Fusheng Wuyu.... more>>

Centuries ago, she was a little tree yaokai who fell in love with the water god. After experiencing a tragic love that ended in disillusionment with the water god, she lived alone in the present world and became the owner of a teahouse called "Endless."

She brews a type of tea called "Floating Life," and many strange customers come to her tea house. Each customer drinks her tea and shares their own story—tales of love and hate among the yaokai: a handsome cat yaokai youth falls in love with a fish; a visually stunning fox yaokai guards the prophetic flower; a golden lion howls at the sky to save his beloved; a night butterfly warrior carries a mysterious past as he slays yaokais...

Every guest in the tea house has their own story. Like the `Floating Life´ tea, their tales contain the bittersweet twists and turns of life. The tree yaokai owner is the one who listens to these stories, and she herself is also someone quietly searching for meaning in her life. Her life includes characters like Zi Miao, Jiu Jue, Ao Chi, Pang Zi, and Shou Zi... Where will they ultimately go?

This is a fresh animated interpretation of yaokai mythology, with a plot style reminiscent of Japanese anime and romance akin to Korean dramas. It's a highly popular serialized anthology illustrated by the top illustrators in the country, eagerly called for publication by millions of readers of "Manke·Novel Illustration." <<less

Kaden Chauvet awakes in the same cold room that he remembers, seeing the reflection of pale viridescent eyes that scream curses at his mind. ... more>>

This is a beginning; a second chance that he would rather forsake than claim.

Time has reversed, and he is back to play the role of an obedient fool-only, he no longer has any intentions of wagging his tail and committing the heinous crimes that he once did.

He will save everyone; and then face his judgement.

The judgement that comes in the raven-scaled hands of the heroic, slightly quiet, and son of the Dragon bloodline, Noah Bellamy.

And yet the man claims, "I want to save you, fool."

And another tearfully cries, "Please don't die. Not again, never again."

And another's graceful voice pleads, "I don't wish to witness your demise again."

Kaden stares, utterly confused. "What?"

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One sentence summary: In which a terrible sinner seeks redemption and amusement by relentlessly teasing an irritated dragon. <<less

A seed of hope in a world of hate... more>>

War rages as land runs out. Elves, Dwarves, Humans, and other races fight for control of the limited space they have. When a land mass suddenly appears out of nowhere, people flock to it, only to be caught up in its mysteries.

Kaia, one of the last living members of the Treek race, heads to the new land to find others like herself and escape the war that surrounds her. With conflict at her back, and untamed wilderness ahead, she and the companions she makes discover the truths of the new land and themselves.

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Sprig was completed in November of 2022 and is now also available in Paperback, Hardcover, and eBook. Find all of the links in my shop: HoustonHare.com/shop <<less

"I was expecting a tall powerful Goddess from another realm. Instead I got a cute coed from Toronto."... more>>

A trans girl living in denial has her entire life thrown into chaos when a summoning spell goes wrong, and she's left searching for answers and looking for acceptance - both from her family, and herself. And the only person she can turn to for help is the young woman who's first attempt at magic caused the whole problem to begin with!

Note: This story is told from two different points-of-view. Starting with chapter 1 the character narrating will be indicated in the chapter title. <<less

A galactic civil war, commonly known as the Clone Wars, has raged throughout the shocked galaxy for a few months now. Its end is clouded by darkness. Which the Jedi are blind to. They can't see the trap that slowly closes around them. As a looming shadow crawls in the dark, waiting for the right moment to stifle the light that has ruled over for centuries and more.... more>>

Outside of the battle of light and darkness, a few obscured silhouettes scours the changes. Members of a mysterious order, many think of them as mere legends. Some believe in their existence. Others might have even spoken to one of their members.

One thing is certain, a great change has come to the galaxy. One with effects that will reach across the stars. The robed figures are yet to decide if they are to interrupt the natural order of light and darkness.

Such as they are, eccentric, old beings, with long forgotten powers.

This story tells us the legend of one such being. We shall follow this particular Grey Lord, on his, pardon me, her.. Less than, typical adventure.

Recommended by Grandmaster Yoda.

A fanfiction this is. Hmm. The Way of the Grey some might say. Read you must. Go!
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Prelude:

A twi'lek orphan girl in a slum on Ryloth was about to give up hope; she was hungry and sick, beaten from a fight with a bunch of other orphan kids, for the scraps of food they could find in the trash piles. She was sitting on the side of a dark alleyway, enduring the pain of hunger to lessen her hunger and thirst she drunk water from a dirty puddle, yesterday. Now she had a fever. She knew that it was a risk, but she had no other choice... Now it will be over at least faster, she thought with sadness, but also relief. With her hazy mind, she finally realized that someone was standing before her, a tall man, a human man? She couldn't make out his features. At least she will not be alone in her last moments, suddenly she felt happy, it was probably from the hunger, she felt light-headed, her reasoning was gone. Her heavy eyelids slowly closed.

The stranger was looking at the small probably five or six year old girl. He looked at the girl, but there was no pity in his aging eyes. Only realization.

- So be it. He said.

The force made him come to this place. It led him into this alley at the right time to save this light gray-skinned twi'lek girl. She was a bastard child of a whore, most likely dropped on the streets, or orphaned in some other typically cruel way. It did not matter to the bearded man. What mattered was that he could sense the force in the girl. He knew that she was the one he came for. He picked up the girl, and walked back to his ship, hastily.

- Don't die on me now, after all that trouble to find you. The man cursed while breathing heavily. He was old, his beard was entirely white. The spring in his steps and deep wrinkles were tell-tale signs of a battle-hardened veteran. Or at least a hard life, with heavy physical labor.

The man ran up the ramp of his ship, into its medical room. Carefully placing the trembling, feverish girl on the table while two different medical droids booted in and started to scan the girl's body. Each droid had four different arms, giving the girl antibiotics and bacta poultices on her forehead, with at least a few doses of immune re-invigorators with energy infusions. <<less