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

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

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

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

Lilia would rather sleep all day than go to class. Avoiding her problems sounds like a better idea than getting hurt. But that was just a typical day for a girl living on a military school compound surrounded by the greenest Wastelands that ever existed. It doesn't help that she and five others were in hiding. Her species were the ones responsible for almost destroying the human race. Well, at least she wasn't alone. However, that brings about another source of problems.... more>>

Do they all get along? No. Are they stuck together for the rest of their lives? Yes. Do they all need therapy? Darn, right, they do.

So this is Lilia's (Bryson, Druid, Heather, Terran, and Shadow)'s story; I hope you like it.

My friend photographed the picture. She allowed me to use it for my novel.

Constructive criticism is appreciated.

It's been a couple of years, so I am reposting and editing. This is the best way for me to know where I'm at and where I need to go with the story.

Thank you. <<less

Ah! Aythryn City. Truly a mess of neon and trash all supporting the psychopaths that live here. Desire is the name of the game in... more>> such a bright place, as anyone on the streets can verify. Whether it be the gangs roaming the streets, the corpo rats in their tall towers, or the people just trying to get by; everyone wants something. And hey! I'm all for that. I'm no different, after all. <<less

Trapped in the body of a peasant girl named Lile, a brilliant scientist from the future finds himself in a brutal medieval world filled with dark magic, warring factions, and sinister supernatural forces. As Lile, he must navigate the oppressive patriarchal society, contend with his abusive father Oisin, and uncover the truth behind his own mysterious origins.... more>>

Aided by the enigmatic vampire Dumitra and her seductive daughters Ioana and Virginia, Lile discovers he possesses powerful telekinetic abilities. But these gifts come at a terrible cost, as he is drawn into a cosmic conflict orchestrated by the alien entity Gwenhwyfar.

Torn between his desire for vengeance and a need to escape this nightmare realm, Lile must forge alliances with unlikely allies like the witch hunter Sean and the Viking healer Erik. As war looms and dark forces gather, Lile must learn to harness his awakened powers to protect those he cares for and uncover the truth of his own tragic past.

In this dark, gritty fantasy epic, a brilliant mind from the future is trapped in a medieval body, forced to confront the horrors of this primitive world while uncovering the cosmic machinations that led to his torment. Blending elements of historical fiction, supernatural horror, and science fiction, this tale explores themes of identity, power, and the cyclical nature of suffering. <<less

Even the gods will come to fear divine retribution.

Lysette Barenete's life should have ended the night inquisitors annihilated her village. But an act of divine intervention gave her a second chance. Now reborn as a Godslayer, Lysette has a new goal - revenge against those who took everything from her.

To avenge her family, she will first need to gain far more power through study, training, and undertaking missions for her new patron. But her actions quickly attract the attention of allies and enemies alike, all interested in this new Cultivator. With new friends at her side, Lysette will form a faction to challenge the gods themselves.
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Note: This story contains LGBTQ Relationships, Characters, and Themes. This is tagged 'mature', but there will be no explicit sexual content in this work. Reader discretion is still advised. <<less

Frost is a healer and must use her wits, modern knowledge of medicine and challenge her moral compass in order to survive this world of Eldritch entities born from emotions, folklore, fairy tales, concepts and despair.... more>>

She was no more than an ordinary man who fell into an unordinary circumstance. Suddenly appearing in a place called the Nexus in a different world from Earth had left him... er... HER curious about what this newfound world is all about.

A world of swords, kingdoms and dungeons? Yep.
Of races that were thought to be found only in fiction? Oh yeah.
Of technologies that far surpass anything seen on Earth? Huh? isn't that a bit much? At least they're limited.
And of magic that blatantly violates the laws of physics!? Yeah... physics don't apply here.

But her curiosity ended up costing her before she had learned much of the world of Elysia, and she was betrayed by a person she was led to believe she could trust the most.

Come join Frost as she tackles Eldritch entities in a strange world far from home. However, this world may be a lot more closer to home than she realizes.

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< Judgement in Progress >

The ‘Blessing of the Nexus’, which she had come to call the ‘System’, displayed these words before her wilting eyes.

“Judge… ment... I… I came from… Earth… Transported here… turned into… a girl… and now… I’m being… Judged…?

< Decision of One Thousand Juries Pending >
< Awaiting Verdict >

“… If… my only… wrong… is living… then I’d rather… be wrong… to the very end!”

When the black forest fused with the darkness behind her eyelids –
– A message appeared.

////////< WARNING >////////

< THE AMALGAM’S AWAKENING EVENT HAS BEGUN >

< PARADISE LOST >
< THE ARBITER’S TRUMPET CAN NO LONGER BE HEARD >

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MANGA for Chapter 1: https://imgur.com/a/ck10Hk4
ImpulseWorks Training Manual (For those that really want a reason to read this story. Spoilers ahead): https://imgur.com/a/Fh8fZMq <<less

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

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

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

My father saved the world once and he's working on saving it again, but I’m going to kill him. Even if the nanotech he pioneered... more>> might solve every problem facing the world, he still needs to die for what he did. I don’t care that I’ll get experimented on like a lab rat, that I’ll have to join his cult-like Butler Institute and pretend to be his loyal follower like my hundred brothers and sisters, or that his tech makes him nearly invincible. I’ll pay whatever it costs, even my own mind, to get the power I need to take my revenge. I owe Mom that much. <<less

Chika is an adventurer who completely idolizes and idealizes her profession. In her mind being an adventurer means being capable of anything, and being able to use any and every skill in existence. Art, science, math, every kind of magic imaginable, every weapon imaginable. In other words, she believes an adventurer is someone who lives in a sandbox environment, a place with absolute freedom to be anything and everything you want.... more>>

Unfortunately for her, those days have long since passed, and in current times adventurers divide themselves into ranks and classes, preferring specialization in order to then form teams. Teams that she is left out of because there is always a supposed better option.

This is the story of how the adventurer Chika climbs her way from going without food for over a month to becoming the founder of the 11th great guild and eventually becoming one of the few people to ever live that is wealthy enough to obtain a legendary mithril coin.

This fiction is a participant in the Writathon <<less

Having the power of a god isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. On top of handling a god’s many responsibilities, Alouin has to contend with the fact that reality is quickly coming to an end. Isn’t that just wonderful?... more>>

Fortunately, Alouin has help in the form of allies from five, separate iterations of reality. It would help if they would get with the program and actually, you know, help, though.

The Eternal War:

Raimie has been living a nice, boring existence in a safe corner of the woods until he comes across a random sword in the forest, and after that, everything changes. On the run from a powerful magic wielder, he’s forced to accept that he’s the last heir to a royal line, foretold to cast down the ancient evil suppressing his family’s native land. The invisible beings trailing his every step, along with the suspiciously magical anomalies they prompt in him, aren’t helping with that goal. Oh, and if that weren’t enough, the nightmares he’s had all his life have twisted into something weird and yet surprisingly familiar.

Thank the gods for family and the new friend he’s made along the way. Maybe things will turn out ok, if he could get a moment to think.

Oh, nope. There’s another threat coming to wreck his life. Time to run again.

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This story was initially released on Royal Road.

It will start out very stereotypically for the first few chapters (for epic fantasy at least). If you can tolerate a couple of seeming tropes (i.e. the Chosen One etc.) for 5 or so chapters, I promise that The Eternal War will diverge into much more interesting storylines. I like writing slow burns, taking my time to establish characters etc., before getting into the exciting bits of a story. I also thoroughly enjoy trying to subvert tropes, although how successful I am with that is up to the individual reader, of course.

I will update the book every day until volume one is complete, and after that, I'll switch to a Wednesday/Saturday release schedule. <<less

My name is Athena Eterna and I have memories of another life.... more>>

I am in a game and I am the antagonist.

So, what if I liked being one? <<less

July is an unimportant, friendly girl who works in a small, equally unimportant office at an off shot village in the middle of nowhere.
An office of the Hunters Association, which is not even connected to the Hunter Society's intranet. One of those places in a world full of awakened, no one really pays attention to. The few hunters they call their own are either retired or still in school. ... more>>

One day, she and others are unexpectedly transported to A Rank dungeon, another world with disastrous results. All July wants is to go home, but what begins as an accident soon turns into an adventure beyond her wildest imagination.

Changing her life, identity and her destiny forever.

For a Wanderer is cursed to be forever restless.

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She enjoyed the sounds around her: rustling leaves, snow, winter—the season's name is winter. Musing, she hummed a sound, distancing herself from the noise of people being killed.
The horse beneath her stilled as she looked to the ground. Her head tilted aside a blue circle. A blue circle, another gate, she jumped from the horse's back and walked through the blue.

Home.

System: Congratulations, you have gained the skill of a 'World Wanderer.' <<less

Everyone needs someone for the dirty work... more>>

What to do when a planet is tired of beings living over it? When gods are disappointed with their creations and want to start over. Or an outer god finds a new planet to feed on but can't get through the barrier of the planet?
They need us, we'll do everything, even the dirty work. Obviously for a very small price.

In addition, when you let our new acquisition Samuel take care of your problem, we'll add a small discount. It doesn't matter that he's not working yet, no doubt he'll agree with our working conditions. He won't even know what hit him and be up and running.

So you in? Ten percent discount will wait for no one. <<less

Caught in a complex storm of emotions, Andy will make the courageous decision to start anew and journey to a remote island in the north... more>> of Scotland. There, she will seek the peace and solitude necessary to fulfill her dream of writing her first novel, while also continuing to heal her heart. What Andy doesn't anticipate is that she will meet Erik, a man capable of challenging her beliefs and stirring her emotions with just a glance into his eyes. Despite the language barrier, they will both discover that sometimes words are unnecessary and that the connection they feel defies logic, weaving a bond where passion will help them heal together. <<less

“Kiryu lived as a person who always followed the rules, be it at work or with other people. But he would only let loose his... more>> darker desires on a space game where he was a magnate commanding a vast empire. Then one day, after dying from exhaustion, he woke up to the world where he would become the master of his own fate. And he decided to become the one thing he never did on his past gameplays in the digital world or his previous life, become a pirate.” <<less

For the longest time, Aideen Fiachna had only one prescient wish; to be the daughter her parents could take pride in.... more>>

The idea was a tall order, especially as her father stood at the head of the Templar order, and her grandfather as the Pope. However, she endeavored to try nonetheless.

Yet fate had a different path in store for her.

For all her efforts, all her best laid plans, were but the broken off crumbs of 'one day'. That day, she was brutally slain by a vile, accursed undead being.

Though, not even restful eternity awaited her in death.

She awakened inside a coffin. Her coffin. During her own funeral wake. Discovering, to her horror, that she had risen. Not somehow resurrected, no, but back in the form of that most hated of beings--the curse of undeath.

What will fate deal her next?

Chapters will range from 1-2.5k words, scheduled for release every day from Monday to Friday.

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Expect:

-Character progression in a journey of self discovery that spanned the ages

-World building

-Tragedy and Comedy in roughly equal measures

-Occasional action

Do not expect:

-Much in terms of romance

-Politics, barring passing views and mentions

-A lighthearted tale. This story will be a good bit grimmer than my previous one

Any comments, reviews, and criticism will be much appreciated.

And thank you for reading.

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This story is my original work and only posted on the Royal Road and Scribblehub websites. If you should find this story elsewhere or under another name, please let me know.

Also please don't be too hard on me when I make occasional grammatical mistakes, English is my third language after all. XD

Edit suggestions are very welcome though.

READ UP TO 55 CHAPTERS AHEAD ON MY PATREON AT https://www.patreon.com/Avitue <<less

"All right, boys and girls, quit sucking your ma's teats. It's high time we bloody earn our paychecks!"... more>>

Born in times of turmoil, orphaned at a young age, and raised amongst rowdy sellswords, young Reinhardt Edelstein joined the mercenary trade as well when he grew up.

When misfortune finally caught up with them, and the mercenary company he had been part of fell into an ambush and was decimated, he survived by chance, along with a few others.

Then he found the baton of responsibility passed on to his hand, as the adopted nephew of the late captain.

Stuck behind enemy lines, with only the tattered remnants of the once proud company around him, he strived to do his best, to rebuild the company to its former glory... Should they survive the current conflict.

Would he succeed in etching his name in the annals of history? Or would he end up as a mere footnote instead?

Only time will tell…

Chapters will range from 1-2k words, scheduled for release every day from Monday to Friday.

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Expect:

-War, with little to no punches pulled.

-Army building

-Tragedies, and dark Comedy/gallows humor.

-Occasional action

Do not expect:

-Much in terms of romance

-Much politics, barring passing views and mentions

-A lighthearted tale. This story will not play nice.

Any comments, reviews, and criticism will be much appreciated.

And thank you for reading.

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This story is my original work and only posted on the Royal Road and Scribblehub websites. If you should find this story elsewhere or under another name, please let me know.

Also please don't be too hard on me when I make occasional grammatical mistakes, English is my third language after all. XD

Edit suggestions are very welcome though. <<less

I did not own any rights to any of the fantasy world settings but every thing other than that is my own creation.
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volume 1: beginning
volume 2: treasure island
volume 3: high school of the dead
volume 4: titanic
volume 5: black lagoon
volume 6: Mummy, the fruit of grisaia
volume 7: sherlock holmes
volume 8: jormungand
volume 9: pirates of the Caribbean
volume 10: naruto
volume 11: in time
volume 12: survival event
volume 13: K project
Why should god and devil fight?... more>>

Why should good and evil fight?

Even if they fight who arranged them fight?

Of course I know the answer for this question.

Something that is right in front of your eyes but it is so hard to find sigh…

………

This world is too boring for me sigh….

What is this strange world?

Why am I in a movie?

What this is the real world and the one that I have been living is just a sanctuary.

This fantasy world can make every literary work into a different world movies, anime, novels and even games……..

What the hell is all this place…..

Hey why should I build my own city here…..

Military rank I am not in the army…….. <<less

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

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

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

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

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What to expect

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

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

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

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

Main cover by Fulminaire

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

Within a desolate realm, where discarded worlds were stitched together, a rupture tore open, releasing a small child into this 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. To the child's bewilderment, a haunting figure emerged, laboring behind a cart laden with lifeless bodies.

Fear and confusion grip 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.
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Chapters release Mon-Fri
All Rights Reserved <<less

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

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

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

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

Brief Description - After spending three weeks recovering in the hospital due to a car accident, Hikigaya Hachiman thought he had missed the opportunity to integrate into the class.... more>>

But he was sent a special recommendation letter by the principal. It was suggested that he'll go to Tokyo, Advanced Nurturing High School, which only opened in May.

This is not a Translation! But my own story. Please Do not try to copy it.

Updates on - Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun.
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If you want to Read 100 Chapters ahead, and support this novel, consider joining me on Patreon!

Link - patreon.com/CoteLover <<less

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How would you spend an eternity?... more>>

Like most Earthlings, Jack Trades had never thought too deeply about eternity. Busy with his PhD thesis, a vibrant social life, and a loving family, he had little time for such frivolous thoughts. But, on January 1st, 2025, everything changed.

With Earth’s induction into the grandiose Universal Game, a mysterious system descended into the minds of thousands, drafting them into the unforgiving, mind-breaking, and death-riddled Tutorial Levels. In legions of one thousand, these new Players fought side-by-side through the treacherous tutorial, hopeful to return to Earth.

Families waited anxiously for their loved ones to return. And then, miraculously, the Players returned with harrowing news of the dangers that approached Earth.

All except for one player—one player who did not return.

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Release Schedule:

Daily Chapters
Mon-Fri: ~1.5-2.5k words/chapter
Sat-Sun: none <<less

A light-hearted female-lead fantasy story. Althea was born to an archduke in the kingdom of Royal Grand Central. When she was little, an event frightened her, leading to the discovery of her own magical powers. With formidable magic, Althea starts learning how to fight to keep herself safe. She is a lively girl who appears like an angel and becomes the dream girl for someone. The story follows Althea's journey to protect what matters most to her and live a good life. It marks the beginning of the legend of this special girl.... more>>

Expect:
1. Tomboyish Female Protagonist.
2. Regular Chapter Releases. Expect a consistent release schedule of one chapter per day, with flexibility for 1 to 3 chapters a week during busier periods.
3. Lighthearted fluffy ride, No Harem, No Smut, No FL and BL, No Romance in the eyes of FMC:
4. There are annoying and clingy side characters. While the MC is beloved, human she is, she has flaws as well.
5. Slow progress, I warned you.
6. Stress reliever?. <<less