After destroying his peaceful life with his mistake, Forus Ander came to learn about the existence of the monsters who forfeited his wife's life and took his daughter.... more>>

As he died trying to find the whereabouts of his daughter, an unknown being bestowed him a second chance.

Having nothing except his fading memory, Forus desperately chased his final desire. However, unbeknownst to him, a greater scheme was moving behind his footsteps.

Wandering between reality and illusion, Forus found that every coincident might not be as it seemed.

--- Author's Note ---

Due to a writing competition with another novel, I'll be putting this novel in a hiatus. Though I'll be writing it in the background, and make a major overhaul for it when the competition is over.

Warning: This story is a dark and frustrating read. The main protagonist will suffer, despite his best effort. The plot is very expansive so you'll have to read for a fair bit until everything becomes clear. <<less

Roughly two millennia ago, Mana and monsters appeared in the world of Eiruta overnight, forcing all organisms to undergo a selection process; those who could not adapt to the Mana died while the remaining reproduced and lived on. This catastrophic event was recorded in every race living on the continent of Sholoth, a land mass covering half the planet, except the Humans, who seem to harbor a secret. Beyond Sholoth lay the ‘Cursed Territory,’ where anyone brave enough to venture has never returned…... more>>

In a safer part of the world, a young Kai recently turns 11 years old and can finally enroll at the Academy. It has been his life-long dream to become an adventurer, alongside friends, exploring the world and fighting monsters. How could this innocent boy end up abandoning his childhood ambitions and instead end up working for Cascabel, an infamous organization that commits the most atrocious crimes?

Arc 1 (Trigger to the Past): CH1 – CH40 ~186400 words

Arc 2 (Drosera Army): CH41 – ? (Currently ~217200 words) <<less

The title not only describes what this will be about but also the theme.
I dare not devote my time to a full story, so mostly short stories, but who knows if they are truly random aside from its creator?... more>>

No tags because let’s admit, it has to be a mystery... or I just have no idea what to put here, both are true. <<less

Fed up with a world where science has made every fantasy a reality and people just don’t care about stories anymore, a young video game developer named Kai uses ancient black magic to transport himself into one of his games, titled: Choices.... more>>

Disturbed by his powerlessness on Earth, Kai makes sure to give himself the ability to change this new world as he sees fit, literally.

If you were ridiculously powerful, would you throw away all your morals and do whatever you wanted? Would you find happiness? Would you find love?
Or would you end up realizing that…

Absolute power is pretty depressing.

Note: The format for chapter titles is: “Overall_number POV_number: Title." Look at the POV chapter number to see who is narrating.

Thanks to Ia-shub niggurath and peacefulcatastrophe for editing. Also thanks to peacefulcatastrophe for the idea for the new cover image: John Martin, 1789–1854. The Deluge. 1834. (Public Domain) <<less

In the aftermath of apocalyptic event, a man rises above the others to lead an era. With threat beyond the stars, as Supreme Beings of otherwordly watches over as Destiny and Fate work their way, an era of Gods descended upon Earth... more>>

And in his rise, lies a terrifying secret. With all of this, could the Fate that was written be overturned? And will he truly rise to the top and survive?

A great battle for the fate of the Universe began.

This is the story of Lord Shadow. <<less

Nothing persists across time. Not life. Not society. Not even memories, no matter how much one clings to them. Instead, losses, despair, and hopelessness fills the world. ... more>>

That was a truth that Gray acknowledged. All efforts in the end are meaningless. Nothing.

Even so, he continued moving as humanity did, even knowing that his actions were ultimately dust in the wind.

A promise that must be fulfilled. A hero that made a vow...

And a person whose existence in that world meant nothing at all. <<less

Ethan is an absconding rebel who falls to death while trying to save a child. He is transmigrated into a world where the Seraphs had created a new human race by driving out the Demons. But the humans here are not perfect and in order to satisfy their greed, they have broken too many rules and destroyed the balance. Can Ethan, a person with true Demon Blood in him, save this world?... more>>

Author’s Note: I’ll be posting this story on Royal road, too. <<less

An alien race invaded the Earth on June 6, 2128. At the midst of this war, many nations allied with the alien threat and the war nearly wiped out the rebelling humans of the planet. At the edge of mankind’s survival, the United Nations Army launched its forces to eliminate the immediate stellar threats that loomed over Earth.... more>>

General Seeker Carlean, commander and leader of the mission, risked and gave his life to destroy the immediate stellar threat. The battle was won though Earth lay in ruins. Perhaps mankind will live to see a few years of peace before the alien threat returns to wipe out their existence.

At the immediate aftermath of the stellar battle, the fallen Seeker Carlean awakens and finds himself at aged 17, living the peaceful life he lived 16 years before he died.

So begins a new game in the battle for humanity's survival.
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This series is continued on Webnovel. Now over 260+ chapters! <<less

This is a story of power and knowledge. El is a mysterious being living in the Library of Knowledge whose only purpose in life is to grow it, no matter the cost. Connected to many worlds her doors appear to help all she deems deserving in exchange for more knowledge.
Stories and knowledge of the past and future from many worlds, the library has them all. You can only enter if the doors find you. As it is, reality is stranger than fiction.
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Author: It’s hard to categorize such novels properly, so I recommend my novel to those who like stories with many elements woven together to form an engaging world where things happen... more>> not because the author wills it, but because the story wills it from the author.

The content of the story may be mentally traumatizing for some, please read at your own risk. <<less

My childhood friend, Michi Ichizen, is a troublemaker and constant seeker of adventure. Thanks to him, I got dragged into an idiotic escapade because he wanted to be a hero. But like everything he’s involved in, being a hero couldn’t just be people saving the day. No, it morphed into personal blood feuds, psychotic people, ridiculous battles, and the strangest of conversations. All I wanted was to do my homework that night, damn it.... more>>

*Cover Art Designed By Kyle J. <<less

We follow the journey of Juno, a Human who defies the gods and seeks to free the world from them.
The story takes place long... more>> long time ago, no time or place is given.
Universe is not even a concept, none knows about Gods. <<less

The only curse that had worked upon the Phoenix, after many failed attempts, was that of the ‘curse of enslavement’…In which case meant…That the Phoenix could be taken and have a master…
Due to the Phoenix being resistant of anything else, due to having Alpha like attributes, and this being a curse that would take years to recuperate from casting, it was one of last options that the golden winged serpent had left to do…And it had worked!
The Phoenix being enslaved was a way to stop the golden winged serpent’s ‘man’, the Dragon and the most powerful King of King’s from finding his beloved, his cherished other half and soul mate…And, for sixty years,... more>> he was unable to find her…

…I was indeed scattered, unable to have a normal life or that of an easy one…
For me to achieve what I’m am supposed to, as a Phoenix and as the Dragon’s other half…Am I willing? It is a tough journey after all, one that can’t be accomplished in one life, not even two…
With no idea of why I had felt a strange bond and no idea of the strange feeling of being incomplete, my heart is very uneasy.
For sixty years, I had felt like my life hadn’t been mine in two ways. One because I had a master for most of that time or I was not of age, but the other reason was because there was something missing…Something that I had been unclear of…
But, even feeling as though I was not whole, I had been enslaved, abused, threatened, blackmailed, scarred and used. I was tormented, sacrificed, abandoned, kidnapped and it was only twice that I had been reborn…So, being treated as such, stops me from questioning my feelings…
But it is destined, apparently, and so my path must continue…
When I finally come to know what it is that I have been looking for and what I have to do, will I be able to finish what I have started? Will I survive these endless, heartbreaking trails and be able to accomplish more and go to where my heart is yearning to lead me?
Will I…Accept my destiny!?

Picture cover from net, I do not claim it as my own.
Needs editing, will be doing so randomly.
Dedicated to MrSimple of ScribbleHub. <<less

Years ago, in the country of Sei'O, a plague spread and turned half of their population to stone. The children of those infected were born with skin abandoned of all color. Completely grey, they were known as Plague Children.... more>>

Though they possessed no ability to spread the plague, they were heavily mistreated, discriminated against, ostracized, and often times killed at their younger ages.

The story follows the young Plague Child Ora, as he gains one of the strongest relics the world would ever come to see. With it, everything changes with relative ease. What fate awaits this world that heavily mistreated Ora?

In this world of magic, relics, and ancient arts, no one could be certain. <<less

A dark fantasy story that takes place on a reborn Earth.... more>>

"With all the planets in the universe, it just had to be this one."

Not many thoughts came to mind when scientists said they could provide the Earth with nearly infinite power. Humans could only think about the future, after all: they could travel to the farthest reaches of space, never worry about their electric bills again, and give rise to new and innovative technologies. With such good outcomes on the horizon, there was no way humanity would sit idle; instead, they studied perhaps the most powerful entity in the entire Milky Way.

It seemed that, after its appearance decades ago, the strange and unmoving black sphere was something of a godsend.

There will always be a reason for these things. With one touch, our very reality was but a grain of sand in an hourglass. In an instant, the Earth was gone - replaced by something… different.

More than a century later, Earth’s remains have reformed into a completely different beast - a planet both alive and dead at the same time. Physics that were once understood no longer made sense, giant land masses floated in the sky, and billions of people fought for their very survival. Work, sleep, and play were no more; it was time for the world, Circinus, to reign.

The birth of Circinus could only be the beginning. The powerful yet ever-elusive black sphere seemed to watch the world from afar - casting light for those below, but never truly emitting light from itself.

What does it all mean for the children of Circinus - children born with eyes that seemed to stare into God’s heart? <<less

Three hundred years ago multiple meteors broke into earth’s atmosphere and landed in various places. The meteors change the world. By releasing strange substances into the earth, air, and water the planet started to change. It was not until ten years later that the first batch of superhumans was born. They had abilities that could not be explained. Superspeed. Superstrength. Magic. The superhumans showed the world that all of it was possible. They called the abilities EXO and the people who wielded such an ability, EXO users.... more>>

They quickly found out that not every EXO was the same. One EXO user had one EXO ability and what that ability was could be categorized into one of three types. Offensive, Defensive or Support.

The government was the first to act after five years. Every EXO user must be subjected to whole new laws and they must get their abilities under control. Specialized schools were built all across the world that were made to train them. Under the pretense of saying it was to develop their abilities, the government was actually building an army. Humans were not the only ones to change… <<less

The story is about Andrew Ceplinski, a guy who lost his whole family at the age of 18, and his left hand because of an... more>> accident. One day he gets entangled in the battle between the magicians and as a result of certain events he awakens his own magical power. The boy begins the training of the magician and learning the truth about the world around him. <<less

What would you do if a chance to step into another world presented itself? A world filled with legendary creatures, mysterious powers, and vicious monsters. Would you truly go to the other side?... more>>

Markus Winters took that step, and now embarks on a grand adventure to find his way back home. He will fight incredible creatures, meet extraordinary women, and see wondrous sights in his travels. But... the new world is treacherous in many ways.

Every wound, every battle, and every death tears away at his soul. His actions and their consequences will eventually earn Markus the nickname "Fire Breather" across the land. His journey cannot change the new world, but it will surely change him. <<less

To show ‘Her’ gratitude, Nuwa devoted her whole life as she acted as the body-double of Princess Liena. ... more>>

Whenever there’s a chance of assassination attempt, Nuwa would be there for taking over Liena’s role. Her existence known to a very few within the royal palace and Princess Liena was the only one called “Nuwa” by real name.

One day, Princess Liena promised Nuwa that she’d set “Nuwa” free from this dual life after she gets married.

But deity planned something else!

One week before the wedding, someone badly stabbed Liena that her lifespan was coming to an end. In deathbed, she asked for Nuwa’s forgiveness that she can’t set ‘Her’ free to make this kingdom peaceful. So, now Nuwa has to marry Qiu Kingdom’s god-of-massacre, Emperor Qiu Feng Mian!

But how could she suppose to marry this tyranny, slaughter who didn’t even spare his own family’s life to ensure the throne!!!

What will happen when he realizes that, she’s not the real princess but an imposter, ‘A Shadow’!

Can she really take Princess Liena’s burden of friendship by accepting him as her husband to fulfill her promise or will she escape?

What is her destiny!?! <<less

The world hides many things from ordinary people as there are many dangerous beings that lurks around them.... more>>

The only people capable of fighting them back are the ones chosen by a Book Of Fate who were given the full truth about the world.

The ordinary people were kept ignorant of this debacle and continued their day to day lives until one person, Andrew Venturi, by chance stumbles upon the hidden truth.

And his inclusion would change the Fate of the World. <<less

This is a collection of short stories by my alter ego, Eloi Snow who prefers to be addressed by his childhood name, Lolo. Currently it... more>> contains four stories only, but there may be more in future.
The stories are written in a slow, melancholy style and they deal with death and unrequited love.
These stories have also been published in NUF Community Creations section and two of them are also available in RR.
The cover has been designed using Book Cover Maker. <<less

“Have you ever felt completely bored out of your life?”... more>>

“Have you ever doubted the reason for your existence? Your purpose?”

“Is there a tiny spark of curiosity inside that boredom? Wanting to explore? Wanting to know more?”

“That’s me? Just a fun loving guy bored to death in the most literal manner. I lived an uneventful life as an orphan. Studied hard, got a job but never married. I guess sudden heart attack leaves you no chance to think about the future. One of the things you should know about me though, I am a very humble person.”

“If you compare me to the regular tramsmigrators of the legends then you might be mistaken. After all, what abilities does a salesman could offer in a world filled with magic, right?”

“You have been warned. If you still want to read, follow my adventure where I embrace the romantic adventures of every fantasising males and females. The adventure of a Hunter.”

*****

I do not own the cover. <<less

Carth woke up in a body of a young boy, causing a series of events since this 'young boy', who was supposed to be dead... more>> came back alive. Bless by an unknown force with a title called, observer, he traveled through the continent, seeking for answers and his memories. <<less

When a civilisation disappears and the worlds it was based on collapse in on themselves, a desperate mage make one last attempt to find the city. ... more>>

When a mysterious game appears in the games library of every VR capsule overnight, people begin to explore the world of ‘Saviours of the Wild’.

The tale of two joined worlds unaware of each other, despite seeing each other, begins.

(Edited version of a story once posted on RRL) <<less

After all the things that he had done in his life, Alex realized that it was already his time to die. ... more>>

But a sudden encounter with a weird person will turn his whole life around.

And his life just became weirder after that.

"You are an Esper? Then come and taste my saber!"
"You are a Daoist? Then come and taste my fist!"
"You are a Genie? Well, can you grant me infinite wishes?"

Everyone shall witness Alex's rise on his endless journey! <<less

Two beings of unknown origin are living with humans unbeknownst to them.
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Lets admire their lifestyle together .....