Stranded on a planet reminiscent of Iron Age Earth, a hardened military veteran is reborn amidst the wreckage of a crashed spaceship. As he grapples... more>> with the harsh realities of this unforgiving world, he draws upon his past military experiences to navigate treacherous landscapes and fend off savage adversaries. But amidst the brutality and despair, he discovers unexpected allies and hidden dangers that threaten to consume him. With every decision weighed against the backdrop of death and betrayal, he must confront the darkness within himself and choose whether to succumb to the savagery of his surroundings or rise above it to reclaim his humanity. <<less

Upcoming college graduate Elaine Lawrence never imagine her life would be cut short by a freak accident, leading her soul to transfer into a dead body.... more>>

Elaine soon discovered the young woman she recently possessed true identity, a villainess side character within a novel she finished, Estella Marie de La Croix. Estella's family, the house of Croix, and the male protagonist's family were sworn enemies, destined to collide.

As she tried to survive this unknown and dangerous world, her rationality warned her to avoid him, else she will suffer terrible consequences. Yet he remained her favorite character, and her heart wildly fluttered whenever their path crossed.

"I know we are not meant to be, but can I still like you?"

Warning: Grimdark

Cover Art: LittleFoodie <<less

As someone is transmigrated, you learn most of the world through their eyes and who maybe close to her.
Sahara has lived and died once before, making her adapting nature look strange and unfitting. In this new world she is a father’s daughter and adopted grandchild to the same man…Go ahead and laugh, she did…
Sahara doesn’t want to put up with nonsense, like getting picked on just because she is smarter than the average person her ‘age’…I mean, she did transmigrate, so of course she’s smarter than what her body’s age should be!
Nonetheless, this world is a dog-eat-dog world, a world where only the strong survives, and so, there are times when a... more>> darkness inside of her is used to keep herself and her loved ones safe…

Over a century ago, there was a Golden Emperor, and a golden bridge that connected all the Haven’s together…Now there is no Golden Emperor and there is no Golden Haven…
To become the one and only Golden Emperor though, one must get the trust of all the Haven’s to accomplish that feat once again…
And so, we continue this journey as the strange occurrence of transmigration has happened…Which only leads to a fate that had started long ago…

I do not claim rights to the cover, as it's been taken from the net and photo shopped.
Updates are only once a week atm.
Will have to update the mature lvl and tags later. <<less

Octavius Ezra Severna, the mute 4th prince of Saule Lec, never saw a purpose to life besides serving the kingdom and being mute and especially... more>> with his sexuality he knew best then to speak but his loyal friend Antero went out of his way to stop the poor prince from dying of misery and found him someone very flamboyant to keep him company online until they mutually decided on meeting in real life and Omari Valentine couldn't believe who his boyfriend was. <<less

Samuel Roland Raith is your every day, totally normal, completely average White Court Vampire. He likes to watch movies, read books, play video games, and feast off of the emotion of lust from those around him. The problem? Well...his entire race has been wiped out and hunted down by a group of megalomaniacs from the Red Court of Vampires called the Volturi. So, as far as he is aware, he is the last of his kind. He spends his time roaming the world, going through high school and college, again and again, to feed, and avoiding ever making meaningful connections. ... more>>

White Court Vampires are unique and very different from their more popular Red Court brethren. Free from bloodlust and able to walk in the sunlight, they live their lives almost as if they are completely human. Their only true weakness is the opposite of the emotion they feed on, in Samuel's case, love. If he ever were to find love - true love especially - he would be in for a world of hurt. Good thing true love is so hard to find!

His newest adventure is at a high school in Forks Washington, and he fully expects it to go just as the last 40 years on the run has. Feed off the lust from teenagers, live quietly, and move on after college. No worries, right?

A/N: This is a gender-bent Alternate Universe version of the Twilight books & movies with a mix of the White Court Vampires from The Dresden Files. Not all characters will be gender-swapped, but many will be.

The romance will be MC and Alice - If you are looking for that ahead of time.

I do not own the image and am happy to remove it if the artist wishes.
Image Credit: Icy Blood by Venlian, deviantART <<less

Note: Sorry, month-long hiatus until June 25th, 2023 due to family stuff! Please see the new "update"! ... more>>

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

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

The Stormcrow Cycle is a trilogy comprising of The Exile, The Lion, and Abomination.

Note: This is a high-fantasy set in a low-magic world. The first book is largely character-driven and we really only hit the real plot in Book II, so if you're not fond of long epic yarns you ought to skip this one. I also don't include trigger warnings, but mind the "traumatizing content" tag--all societies minus one practice slavery and the world is indeed, rather grim! <<less

Only women are trained in the art of demonic summoning, but that hasn't stopped Hawley from keeping a secret from their closest friends. When obsession... more>> with the town's strange claw machines turns to a plan of action, will Hawley have the courage to go through with their convoluted scheme? And when the prize at the end of the claw is a chance to be the person they've always wanted, what will they risk to get it? <<less

Hong Shen is a criminal wanted for murder and theft in two different countries. But when retribution finally comes for him, it isn't by the... more>> authorities; it comes in the form of a knife to the back, held by his partner in crime.
As he lay bleeding beneath a dead plum tree, the notorious killer submits to death. Instead, he is given two choices - die, or have a second chance.
To take the second chance would mean he must complete a trial in the past in order to return to the present. But what he doesn't know is that the trial isn't only difficult for him, it's even more difficult for the person he must transmigrate into to fulfill it. <<less

Pangea: The World Beyond is a spellbinding odyssey that transcends the boundaries of time and space. Set against the backdrop of ancient civilizations and futuristic landscapes, this captivating novel follows the journey of Ryan Hawkins, a teenager thrust into a world where the echoes of history collide with the whispers of tomorrow.... more>>

Haunted by anxiety and a longing for independence, Ryan's life takes a surreal turn when he finds himself transported to the Americas of 982 AD. Confronted by unfamiliar customs, languages, and dangers, Ryan must navigate the challenges of establishing a kingdom while concealing his advanced knowledge and grappling with the consequences of altering history. <<less

Back in the Late Antiquity Era, the protagonist meets his untimely demise. But Heaven and Earth always leaves a way out, his new cultivation journey begins anew on the path of reclaiming his former strength and defying Fate.... more>>

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This is a story about a native cultivator of the Gu world. He lived in the era of/before Spectral Soul Demon Venerable (two venerable eras before the main RI plot). He suffered the rise of the demon venerable, barely able to make his arrangements before his death. He manages to rebirth, but doesn't everything go as planned. The story starts off in an isolated small word (grotto heaven), until the MC can grow and reclaim his former glory, before surpassing it. (long way, he was already rank 8 before) The MC has a pragmatic worldview, aligned with what you would expect from someone living hundreds of years in that kind of hostile environment. He doesn't shy away from immoral acts if it benefits him. The MC bears close resemblance to Fang Yuan in this regard, but his goal is not eternal life.

One of my aims was to showcase the later introduced cultivation rules into the mortal cultivation (dao marks, attainment etc.) and explore novel scenarios within this highly technical cultivation environment. <<less

For as long as anyone can remember, humans have been preyed upon by Harbingers, living nightmares which devour dreams and passions and souls, and defended by Keepers. These children alone hold the gift of magic, the wild and wondrous ability to impose emotions over reality and empower their frail bodies with the splendor of their souls. Under their protection, humanity was able to survive and thrive.... more>>

While modern Keepers have come to enjoy a social position somewhere between celebrities and religious idols, very few accept the mantle simply to be a hero. The Messengers of the Goddess Claiasya, spirits charged with awakening the magic in suitable souls, promise that Keepers who consume and purify enough Harbingers will obtain the power to change themselves or the world in nearly any way they wish.

It’s for this purpose that Liadain Shiel, a young girl born terminally ill, throws herself into life as a Keeper when her opportunity comes, hoping against hope to rewrite her fate and save her life while she still can.

But magic wants its wielders to grow and change, not simply continue living, and the secrets swimming beneath the sea and behind the sky have lives and designs of their own.

Nowhere Stars is an ongoing fantasy-horror web novel about traumacore magical girls, nightmares clothed in ribbons and lace, alienation from reality, and broken children twisting the world into whatever shape they must to make their dreams come true.

This is a mirror of Nowhere Stars' home site, located here: https://nowherestars.net/
Updates will be posted at the same time, currently every other Wednesday.

Please be aware that my writing trends quite dark and disturbing. If you're looking for more detailed content warnings, there's a list that should be considered to apply to the story as a whole here: https://nowherestars.net/content-warnings/

Discord: https://discord.gg/UPYYpcvfqX
Topwebfiction: https://topwebfiction.com/listings/nowhere-stars/ <<less

Forced into slumber by the terrible catastrophe, humanity awakens after a thousand years to a new Earth. An Earth mutated beyond recognition and devoid of human life. How will the last few remnants of mankind survive in the dangerous unfamiliar wilderness, ignorant to its workings?... more>>

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1 chapter/week, each chapter will be around 1500 words, give or take 500.
Uploaded on other platforms: RoyalRoad, Webnovel and Tapas. <<less

There are no plans to publish on Amazon or Kindle Unlimited until the entire series is completed. ... more>>

In a world where gods are divided into the greater gods known as Crowns and the lesser gods known as Hallow, Elian, God of Healing and Protection, is known as the most powerful and beloved of the Hallows amongst mortals. Unlike the other distant and reclusive deities, he is known to travel the world, personally aiding troubled mortals. 

But his road to reaching this point is a long and harsh one, filled with pain, loss, manipulation, and betrayal. Upon choosing to share this story with an idealistic mortal princess, their respective views of heroism and altruism will be challenged. 

And what of the vicious and vile Sun Fiend who shares some connection with the God of Healing, past and present? 

Heroes, gods, kings, all. Are they not human too? 

Renegade's Redemption is a slowburn tragic fantasy story with a heavy emphasis on characters, featuring a unique magic system and occasional fight scenes. It observes several immortal deities and their world as both change, and change each other, over several thousand years. 
Updates every other Monday. <<less

When your body betrays you life becomes a television show.

In a universe where some civilizations thrive and others struggle to survive, a hunger for power and dominance has long driven the Manskligs, or humans. But when their reckless pursuit of progress leads to their inevitable downfall, their xenogenic neighbors learn a valuable but misapprehended lesson: adaptation and innovation are essential for survival.... more>>

As technology and genetic mutations give rise to near-omnipotent embodiments of science and pseudoscientific theories being researched, a young alien-hybrid named Miya Yuna will soon discover unfathomable powers laid dormant or just now coming into creation.

Join Miya, a newly inducted Patroller of Gala Fol, on her journey through a universe of interplanetary growth, while also learning the dangers of unchecked progress where the impossible becomes increasingly possible.

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New! Glossary has been updated with relevant characters up to this point in the story. If you want updated and in-depth character profiles and art, consider joining my Patreon or our Discord!

Chapters are posted every Friday-Saturday-Sunday; Critiques and praise in the form of reviews are greatly welcome!

For advanced chapters, merch, and additional books like Let's Imagine a Female Knight...
Check out my Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/wintertimecrime

Looking to chat or discuss my book(s)?
https://discord.gg/My7k4vsV4a <<less

Blood-Forged laid beneath the mountain for hundreds of years, mourning his prince, his wielder and remembering the good old days of battle. Then one day... more>> the blade known as Blood-Forged awoke in a human form. He discovered the Demon Lord he defeated with his master has resurrected and he sets out on a journey to find the other legendary weapons and a new wielder.
Also on Wattpad, Royal Road, and my wordpress.
Cover by @shadnoise on Twitter
.... horribly drawn pants added by me, hopefully to be edited later by my good buddy Shad. <<less

The Old Realms Saga starts where Touch O' Luck ends.
It is a direct sequel and follows the story of Glen, the thief from Shroudcoast, now impersonating the grandson of the elderly Lord of Altarin and his colorfull companions.
It tells of Lord Storm Nattas struggles, as he tries desperately to prevent the realm from falling into the pits of war, or failing that, make certain he escapes it unscathed.
It will sing of gallant Sir Lucius Alden, 'Bloody tiger of the South' and his journey to the distant lands of Fetya, and the faraway 'true' North. A journey of hardships, danger, a desperate search for redemption and the road back to his beloved Regia.... more>> /> It will whisper of a Princess woes and triumphs, in the exotic continent of Eplas.
It will speak of a 'demi-goddess' wanting what was promised and Dar Eherdir, the father of all assassins.

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The Old Realms series:

Prologue,
Touch O' Luck (Finished)

Act I,
Hint O' Magic (Finished)

Act II,
Lure O' War (Finished)

Act III-V
Wings O' Fate 1-3 (Ongoing)

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2 chapters per week.
drops Fridays and Saturdays/Sundays around 12:00 UK time
also a chapter Wednesday in the afternoon.

II) multi-part chapters come usually within 48 hours for continuity (and because they are written as one chapter for the novel's original form), without being limited from the above schedule.

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Cover artwork by @IntheBlackveil
(here the cover of Lure O' War, or Act II is used)

Maps of the Old Realms are available here
I) chapter specific maps of the Realms
https://theoldrealms.blogspot.com/p/maps-of-realms.html
II) Character portraits
https://theoldrealms.blogspot.com/p/old-realms-characters.html

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I) All tags are relevant but most chapters are not too extreme. Fair warning dear reader, this is an 'unfiltered' story, sometimes sweet, others bitter, touching some heavy subjects or problems, like crime, war, betrayal, pride, politics, revenge etc set in a Epic Fantasy backdrop with shades of Grimdark. In its heart of hearts though, it is an adventure.

II) The Old Realms saga is only published on Scribble Hub and RR for free. It is in the author's plans to publish it on Amazon and other platforms at some point. If you see it offered anywhere else, or someone tries to charge you for it, please report him. It is illegal to sell, or take advantage of intellectual work  without the author's permission. <<less

Wrath. Greed. Sloth. Hubris. Envy. Gluttony. And Lust.
Hell's an interesting place, filled with interesting people.... more>>

It's been a couple of months since the incident at the Brimstone Institute of Demonics, where a dreaded Devil held the school's populace hostage and forced one of its staff to fight him, one-on-one. Though much time has passed since Cobalt Trayer ripped Diate's head clean from his shoulders, he remains haunted by the sanguine memories of that day, and finds himself struggling more and more with the infernal pain deep in his stomach.

As stress begins to pile up, between his students' upcoming final exams and his own personal struggles, Cobalt finds himself suddenly becoming the victim of his own reputation as he is sought out and tracked down by forces unseen.

The afflictions of an Incubus carry many ramifications, and he will be judged for them. <<less

What A Normal Journey...

Pax Kane had a life, you could even call it a good life. But he never truly felt alive. He lived in mediocrity for years... more>> until one day he didn't. Through a series of inexplicable and unavoidable incidents Pax is accidently killed by a god. The problem is he was never supposed to be there in the first place, the cosmos had messed up and Pax was brought back in time one day. He is visited by a deity who tells him he is entitled to one free wish as compensation. Knowing he wants to find out who he really is and what he is capable of Pax thinks for a few days and then starts to write. He hands the deity a single page and ask that everything on it becomes true. He wakes up the next morning to a changed world and no recollection of the past few days. This is his journey to discover himself and rule the world.
*also published on Royalroad*
all art is Ai generated. <<less

Applying for a job to help his family's financial situation was the only thing on Gun's mind but waiting for his interview turned his life upside down.... more>>

When President Kai made his appearance, Gun swore he had seen the most handsome man in the world.

What turned out to be an innocent job interview at Kai Technologies, turned out to be an interview for the position of King Kai's life partner.

The stings attached with this position were beyond his imagination but the biggest task was to overcome his fear of being by this person's side and making him fall in love with him. <<less

"Finish this world's fairy tail as we see fit and receive your redemption.
If you choose to return to your world, author.
And if you fail, prepare to perish with it", 
is the contract forced onto you by the omnipotent voice. ... more>>

Trapped within south-indian fantasy and grimdark reality. If not careful, your brain can turn mush.

When tricked into serving the biddings of primordial pantheons, you find it hardcore to live through as a normal office lady.

While trying to outlive heathens & heretics, heroes & hypocrites, mad scientists & mage.
You are tasked with grand cosmic conspiracies and world order.

But will you manage to hold on to your morality and motherly love?

The corrupt creatures may be mistakenly exiled by the pantheons of the cosmic void.
Yet, they claim you are destined to play your part.

And as you are being abducted into the world, filled with cosmic horrors and corrupt creatures.
You chime in a slightly important detail under your breath.

"Sir? About that...I think you got the wrong lady. That's my wife !"

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Short stories for the spooky times. ... more>>

Could be scary, could be metaphorical, could be more comedic. Whatever I'm feeling like every October. Mirrors are spooky, but so is life. Whats scary? Cute little dogs or cute little children? Having a new baby scares me.

Maybe some clown. They're pretty spoopy. <<less

Erica C. Clayton born in the midst of slaughter of her own tribe.
Bringing her mother as the witness of a tragedy that she brought.
What tragedy can a newborn baby bring?... Only her mother will knew.... more>>

A/n : I'm not good at synopsis. So I just write about her birth <<less

Once upon a time, Trace was a human. However, he is now a demon who has survived a war and lives happily with his cat, Cheshire.... more>>

One day, an unwelcome guest appears on his doorstep, barely alive. As a result, his life is once again thrown into turmoil, and he finds himself facing impending trouble on the horizon. <<less