A scribe falls prey to the sway of an enigmatic elder, A maestro whose past is shadowed. This narrative weaves as much a tapestry of... more>> the tumultuous odyssey of artistic birth as it does a haunting narrative reminiscent of a vampire's sinister fable <<less

In the quaint yet somber town of Willow's End, shrouded in an aura of lingering mist and unsettling quietude, stands the Hawthorne Estate. Its towering... more>> presence casts long shadows over the history of the town, a chronicle rife with whispers of the otherworldly. Here, the Hawthorne family, led by David and Helen, finds their new abode, accompanied by their twin daughters, Aria and Ariel, and their intrepid younger brother, Max.
The estate, with its labyrinthine passageways and dust-laden chambers, holds a peculiar fascination for the twins—a fascination that turns to trepidation as they stumble upon a collection of dolls. These are no ordinary playthings but receptacles of souls, each a tragic participant in an occult legacy left by the enigmatic Morgana, whose very name evokes a hushed fear among the elder townsfolk.
What eldritch truths do the whispering walls of the estate conceal? What becomes of the cursed souls and their porcelain guardians when the rite is disrupted? These questions are the very essence of the tale spun within the pages of "The Collector," a mystery not fully disclosed, for the depth of the manor's secrets is a well far deeper than any might fathom.
Tread lightly, dear reader, through the arcane narrative that unfolds—For within the story of the Hawthorne' and their entanglement with Morgana's legacy, lies a darkness to be explored with caution, and an ad <<less

Follow Abigail as she is drawn into a world of ghostly hauntings and hidden darkness. As friendships form and romance blooms in "Abigail's Curse", It... more>> all culminates in a spine-chilling twist, leaving readers questioning the boundaries between life and the afterlife. <<less

Every great story needs an author.... more>>

Samuel Bragg was a fairly ordinary human. He lived in a simple home, and he did simple work. Born in a fishing village on the coast, he experienced a good life. But he wanted more. So when his chance came, he leapt for it, not knowing just how much more he was about to get. With a fallen god calling to him in his dreams, and the hint of an unnatural, dark plot forming in the distance, he soon learns that the extraordinary comes with a steep cost.

The story of the legendary traveler, the all-knowing servant of the God of Knowledge, the greatest author, cartographer, and collector of magicks; the story of Samuel Bragg, is a truly extraordinary tale. But it all starts with a normal man, in a normal home, in a normal village, with a normal job.

Note: This story is a re-write of my previous trilogy (Tome of the Body, Tome of the Mind, Tome of the Soul) and will also be available on RoyalRoad and Reddit. <<less

What happens when myths become our reality? For Saxon, it means a lot more mysteries he needs to solve.... more>>

From gods like Hermes to scientific theories like Schrödinger's cat to legends of human history like King Leonidas to cryptids like Bigfoot, anything can become a myth. It is avatars who bring those myths into reality. In exchange, they are granted powers based on their interpretation of the mythos they embody.

Saxon is one such avatar, but that's not all he is. Saxon's a detective too, and despite his passion for wild theories, and willingness to bend the law a li̶t̶t̶l̶e̶ lot to test them, he's pretty good at what he does.

So when avatars start exhibiting unnatural behavior, Saxon may be the only person who can figure out what or who is the cause.

Welcome to Fable, a city of myth and mystery. <<less

A young boy returns home after a summer spent away at his grandparents', and finds that his best friend has been replaced by a girl. What's more, everyone insists the girl IS his best friend.... more>>

What gives? <<less

Six students attending Pleasant Hill University receive mysterious invitations to the Sigma Epsilon Xi house. Under the impression they are going for some kind of... more>> initiation, Tina, Brice, Rachel, Alex, Kayla and Duncan find themselves swept up in a game that defies possibility. Worse or maybe best, the more they play the more they change. Will they make it out as themselves or will they fall victim to the game’s allure? Either way, it’s a Total Game Changer. <<less

The Second Book of the Olympus Series... more>>

The Great God Zeus Lives! He is not as gracious as billions upon billions thought. Once imprisoned, he has now escaped, and the fate of the Universe lies with him. His treachery will reach the most outer rims of space and the darkest secrets that no one should see are to be revealed. The creatures that were imprisoned, the monsters that were vanquished are returning and not one soul will be safe. Even death will not take away the agony that is about to be unleashed.

An ”unique” group of nine species are the only hope for the Universe. They were led to this hidden galaxy because they were said to be chosen for this purpose. Many would find this “laughable”. The only chance for them of ever being able to face Zeus and the armies that follow him, is to be given power using the technology that Zeus created. The device nicknamed the “Godmaker”, can give these nine species god-like powers, but only if they are able to withstand the pain and anguish that it inflicts. Each of them must relive their worst moments in their life and the stronger the pain the more powerful they become, only if they survive.

Olympus is now their home. Their old lives are gone. The only hope of the Universe is for them to be reborn. This is the New Beginning! <<less

[This world is steeped in mystique.]... more>>

[Vampires, werewolves, technology, magical potions, ghosts, bioengineered beings, divination, and puppets; every terrifying element you could conceive of, exists in this world.]

[One must carry a lantern when stepping outside.]

[One must never wander far.]

[Ten meters beyond the gates, darkness will consume you.]

[Whether attending to humans, ghosts, or stitched monsters, one must maintain composure at all times.]

[Should you ever lose your composure, it will give rise to malicious intent.]

I'm also posting this story on Royal Road. <<less

I just - - - - noticed - - - - her one day.

Madelyn Taylor thinks she's nothing special. She's just trying to get through boarding school one day at a time. But after many strange occurrences, sleeplessness,... more>> daydreams and particularly violent hayfever; she realises not all is what it seems. Her eccentric Aunt, friends and unassuming allies help her through a challenging time in her life that has nothing to do with being a teenager; but something else entirely. <<less

Detective Pete Gibbons needs a break to recharge, but life has other plans for him. A nagging Ex, overloading work, and a sociopath taking out... more>> his rage on the upper crust. No rest for the wicked. <<less

Witching Souls - Part 1 of 3... more>>

Lexi is feared and misunderstood by those close to her. A coven is meant to be family, so why is the leader scared of her extraordinary abilities rather than celebrating them?

In a modern world twisted with the supernatural, a 17-year-old Lexi has struggled with a secret: her magical abilities are locked away. A heavy burden she has carried alone through her teenage years and one she is determined to correct.

Everything changes when she meets Leo, a mysterious newcomer. Drawn by an undeniable connection, they embark on a romance complicated by past lives. With the help of Leo, can Lexi break free from the barriers of fear and forge a new path? <<less

|ONC 2024 AMBASSADORS' PICK · 4X WATTPAD FEATURED| Two years after her older brother's tragic death, anxiety-stricken Maisie and her emotional support cat, Milo, attend the Disney College Program, where they must discover a new life meaning in the most magical place on Earth.... more>>

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The death changed everything.

Milo, an orange tabby, has always wanted a little sibling, but after the tragic loss of his owner's older brother, adoption was put on hold, and he became her Emotional Support Animal. Now, two years later, Maisie's determined to grant Milo's long-overdue wish; however, she's still grieving and overthrown with anxiety, leaving Milo to tag along with her for the famed Disney College Program. Nevertheless, when heartbreak catches him, too, Milo must push past his grief to save himself and his wish.

Maisie Claire is ready to move on but not prepared to leave her family after two years for the DCP. She would've never accepted that offer letter if it hadn't been for her parents helping her get an ESA. Now trapped in an unfamiliar world, Maisie must find a new life meaning while still keeping her brother's memory alive. It starts with discovering the courage to befriend her mysterious suitemate and thanking Milo for everything he's done.

After all, sometimes moving on just takes a little bit of courage.

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*Prompt Used: #24-"A desperate wish, made from the heart, is always answered. Sooner or later.*
*Based on a true story.*
*Contains a subtle, LGBTQ+ subplot because of Disney's Inclusion Key, but it's not the main focus. However, please be respectful.* <<less

| Book 1 of the Night Crawler Chronicles |... more>>

After being rejected by the man he thought he'd marry, Jesse travels to DeiganLupus for the Grey Moon Ceremony. However, when the ship he was supposed to take is lost at sea, he boards the Silver Treader to reach his destination. But the Galleon turns out to be carrying more than military and medical supplies, and the prisoner in the brig knows his name.

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Without the determination or skillset to join his family's hunting business, Omega wolf Jesse makes a last-ditch effort to find his life's meaning. He travels to DeiganLupus for the Grey Moon Ceremony, a yearly celebration where most rejected and unwanted wolf walkers like him find their soulmates. However, not only is the ship he was supposed to take lost at sea, but the only way to get there is on board a military vessel carrying supplies...and a dangerous prisoner.

The moment Jesse boards, his instincts warn him of nearby danger, but they also urge him to follow a mysterious voice echoing through the vents. After crossing paths with Ross, a wolf walker on trial for the murder of hundreds of his own kind, Jesse's objective to reach DeiganLupus is overshadowed by the possibility that this criminal might be the very wolf he'd come looking for.

But when he learns that Ross is the Alpha of an outlawed pack that his family have been hunting for years, he is faced with a gut-wrenching decision: hand over his mate and hope it's enough to prove his worth to his family, or stick with the man whose soul is tied with his and turn his back on his family for good.

◯ FTM Trans MC ◯ MxM Romance ◯ Fated Mates ◯

Word Count: 38,365
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✵ NumenVerse year: 1050

**Also available on RoyalRoad.com and Inkitt <<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

In a remote corner of Unova, a Pokémon village hides from the omnipresent, mysterious humanity. Through cooperation, they flourish despite their small size, rising above the uncaring brutality of the natural order. Which works remarkably well...... more>>

...until a half dead girl shows up on their doorstep.

Will this hidden pocket of Pokémon civilization remain a secret once humans come looking? Are its denizens prepared to learn just who this unwelcome stranger is, and what impact they’ve already left on their village?

Drama-focused mystery thriller focusing heavily on humanity being “the other”, trauma, and trust. <<less

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

The year is 1393, in The Year of the Three Sisters. In the heart of the Sea of Tyrants, the three northern island nations of Eriu, Dannebrog, and Angevin are settled in a rare time of uneasy peace. But adventure never stops. Especially not for one party of two:
Jacq the Barbarian of Rüzgâr, a bawdy brawler and a feisty fighter.
... more>> Seetha the Sword Dancer of Isyr, a sagacious swashbuckler and a refined rogue.
On the Isle of Angevin, their quest to stop an underground crime ring suddenly takes them on a dive for long lost treasure. But old and new rivals stand in the way of glory and riches—not to mention the fact that neither of them are wearing underwear for this peril. Will these scrappy, intrepid heroines be forgotten to the doom of obscurity, or will their saga rise above the noise and be spoken of by the bards for all eternity?

Disclaimer: Story contains scenes, themes, and archetypes that may be considered offensive to modern standards. The author is not responsible for mental damages done to any offended reader(s). Upon discovery that any emotional or mental damage has occurred, the closest social worker will be notified within 90 days.

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, events, or locale is entirely coincidental.
All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2024 by REALares12

Cover art by Trebuxet <<less

Far into the future, the world is all controlled by one man. Driven to madness, he decides to end the world with a zombie virus. Marinkia will have to forego her futuristic life for an apocalyptic hellscape that awaits her. Will she survive in a world torn apart by swarms of undead?... more>>

Novel is finished! Daily chapter uploads until all 80 chapters are released! Link to Patreon and Amazon are in the author notes of some chapters! (New chapters every day at 9AM!) <<less

"It's a short story about the right answer to the right question, about lies about society, about everything in the human lifestyle. I was developed as an author reading books of American sci-fi of the '60s, the golden age of English sci-fi short stories. So the story is somehow referred to that time. And probably at the right time, the story would have become famous back then. Unfortunately, I was born a bit later, and nowadays, a few read those great masters who earned their "Nebulas" and "Hugos". My "Hugo" and "Nebula" won't come. Too late. The era of genius short stories has gone.... more>>

But this story has a great sense in it. Mark it." <<less

After dying, a young man who hates humans is awakened by a voice that proclaims itself God.
Proposing to be reincarnated in a different world, he will meet other gods who act strange.
He doesn't turn out as he expected, because in the blink of an eye everything changes.
What will become of him after discovering the truth?... more>>

(Trilogy free on Kindle Unlimited and available on Amazon: http://mybook.to/EsCoTeMEN) <<less

Please read the bottom of the synopsis. Thank you for your patience and time!!!... more>>

The Earth's population was teleported and trapped in an alien planet's ocean depths, two thousand meters below the planet's ice layer! Everyone starts with a basic pioneer ship. Food, oxygen, water pressure, unpredictable seabed turbulence, the powerful and terrifying Abyss Sirens, deadly and mysterious parasitic flora... With all kinds of potential threats that follow everywhere one goes, the road to survival is doomed to be extremely difficult!
However, when everyone was desperate due to the hardships of survival, Norman Reedus (formerly known as Meng Lei, which was changed so that people could actually remember the MC name) remained calm and composed. He discovered that he could actually see info drops that led him to resources and treasures and helped him avoid dangers!

"At a distance of 500 meters, a shipwreck of a dead pioneer was found, and the supplies inside are enough to keep you going for a little more!"

"At a distance of 1200 meters, you found a doomsday worm. Rush up and kill it, and you will become the brightest star wandering in the dark abyss and then die horribly by doing so!"

"The distance is 4,500 meters, and the ruins of an alien civilization are found. The danger level is SSS! Why are you standing still? Turn around and run!"

DISCLAIMER/TRANSLATERS NOTE!!!!!
This is a translation of "Deep Sea Survival: Start a Submarine." ALL RIGHTS OF THIS NOVEL BELONG TO THE AUTHOR: NO STRAY DOGS. As a translator,  I hereby declare that I do not claim ownership of the novel being translated. The original novel is the intellectual property of its respective author. I am solely acting as a fan translator to convert the content from its original language into English. I explicitly state that I did not create or write the original novel, and I do not hold any rights or authorship over it. My role is strictly limited to translating the content to the best of my ability, and if you want it removed, hit me up. What I'm doing is changing the names of characters, places, and objects so that the broader audience can understand what's going on without going back and forth and trying to remember the MC name or anything at all. I know some of you know what I mean by that.

PS: It might take me a while to translate; some of the sentences don't make sense or just don't belong there, and I got to make my own, so yeah, thank you for your understanding. <<less

The VRMMO Digital Galaxies has a problem. Nobody knows it yet, not even the fluffy little wrench that is about to shove her grease-stained hands into it, but when Murphy comes to collect his due, everybody will know it.... more>>

Join Alia and the crew of the Turshen as they set out on an adventure across the digital void! There'll be self discovery, cuddles, the rumbling of point defense cannons, the howl of escaping atmosphere, and eldritch horrors from an entirely different dimension! <<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: Luce - Twitter is @valleywindworks

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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