The second story in the Phoenix saga, Phoenix Ascendant, begins 6 months after the end of Phoenix Book IV. Ranko and Akane have their own... more>> apartment, as both resume their academic careers. Ranko's pursuit of music takes a huge leap forward, and Ranko and Akane further cement their relationship. A secret Akane insists on keeping threatens to tear them apart. As Ranko's second original song shakes up their lives, the pair must navigate being a gay couple in 1991 Tokyo when one of them is a budding celebrity. Features more than TWENTY original songs! <<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

In a world overseen by the goddesses of the four elements, Leiyu accompanies a trade caravan traveling westward to the Kingdom of Ishkhandar. Little does he know, he is about to meet someone who will change his life and embark on a journey to escape fate.... more>>

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This story is a novelization of my webcomic of the same name, although there are extra details and scenes that are not present in the comic.

Update:
This novel was originally published as 62 chapters. Some of the shorter chapters have been consolidated to improve the pacing of the story and a separate glossary was added to replace the end-of-chapter glossaries. <<less

For discussions and early chapters, join the official discord at discord.gg/kUZephSArK... more>>

In the advanced world of Terra, Field General Rove was hailed as a genius at warfare. With a perfect combat record and commanding the legendary Te'Vau regiment of super soldiers, he seemed invincible. However, everything was about to change.

One fateful morning, Rove awoke in an entirely different reality as Arlan, a twelve-year-old orphan in the enchanting realm of Althea. Remarkably, he retained all the memories of his past life, a knowledge of modern technology, video games, war tactics, combat experience, and an innate charisma. Armed with these advantages, he embarked on a bewildering journey to unravel the mysteries of his arrival and find a way back to Terra.

And in this realm of Althea, magic, mythical creatures, elves, and sprawling kingdoms reigned supreme. Arlan's modern knowledge and training set him apart as he utilizes these advantages in many different situations.

Through years of challenges and adventures, Arlan transformed from a bewildered teenager into a formidable hero, amassing a loyal following and even finding himself entangled in a bit of romance. Yet, his ultimate goal remained unchanged: to fulfill his destiny as Arlan and return home as Rove. As he delved deeper into the mysteries of Althea and Terra, he uncovered the intricate web of fate and the profound impact he had on both worlds.

The Immortal General is a thrilling tale of an overpowered protagonist, epic monster-slaying adventures, the mastery of magic, the growth from adolescence to adulthood, city-building, intricate war tactics, and the enduring themes of leadership and destiny. Join Arlan Rove on his extraordinary journey, where the boundaries between two worlds blur, and the fate of both hangs in the balance.

Now available on Royal Road through my profile: www.royalroad.com/profile/268263

Now available on Scribblehub: www.scribblehub.com/series/462622/the-immortal-general/ <<less

Sixteen year old Jordan Parker lives in a group foster home, hiding her true self from the world. What people see when they look at... more>> her is a six-and-a-half foot tall dumb jock, and she’s learned not to try and change that impression. But in her dreams she can be her real self. There she can do almost anything. Her life changes in one night, when she steps out of a lucid dream directly into the real world, and finds things have changed: she has the body she’s always wanted, she can do the kinds of things she could only do in dreams before, and there’s a mythologically incorrect minotaur rampaging outside the home. This may take a little getting used to. <<less

Ranma, having lost the Phoenix Pill and being all but trapped in his feminine form, leaves the Tendo Dojo in search of a "normal" life. With the Full Body Cat's Tongue rendering them unable to take a hit and putting martial arts largely out of her life, Ranma needs a new career path, too. After spending a few months homeless in Tokyo, Ranma ends up getting a job in a bar run by a found family consisting of the owner and four hard-luck girls that work there and now live as sisters. At the Phoenix, Ranma finds a place where she can be accepted and "normal," learns to deal with the trauma she's experienced and... more>> finds acceptance with her new family. As she does so, she also learns to live as a young woman, discovering a new talent and potential career as a singer.

Pairing: Ranma F / Akane (slooooooooow burn) <<less

Following the events of the story, "Enchantyon: Knight of the Holy Faun", both Lalauri Imafenduwell and Keridwen of Khar Vell began making their way back through the Greater Wilderness to the realm that Lalauri called home: the Free Border Dominion known as, Aureate. The Gilded State.... more>>

Several hundred lifetimes ago, there was a phrase that history would later on quote Lalauri as having said several dozen times throughout Enchantyon’s history. Even in the modern era of the Arcane Age, she found herself saying it in the aftermath of her latest adventure:

“Give me a monster, and I will hack it to pieces. Show me villainy, and I will serve it with righteous annihilation.”

But instead, the Holy Faun saw fit to give her a child.

Upon their arrival in Aureate, Lalauri and Keridwen will have to face the threats and challenges that had been looming in the background while Lalauri was away. Threats that were only just barely fended off by the staff of Lalauri’s home, Imafenduwell Hall.

All the while, the warrior elf maiden and the lonely human orphan must find a way to settle in together, and in doing so are forced to come to grips with their new reality of guardian and child.

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This completed story is part of the "Enchantyon, Enter The Arcane" anthology series (Book #5). <<less

Zen was a boy from a respected and well-feared cult. He was feared and renowned all across the world, as a prodigy, having mastered a... more>> prestigious technique at a young age, he couldn't have wanted anything else from life, until that night... <<less

Riley, a human orphan with a rough background, is suddenly adopted by a family of skunk anthros much to her surprise. Past trauma, their vast differences, and initially mixed reception from some family members combine for a bumpy start of her new life, but they're all surmountable, and what awaits afterwards is worth all the struggle in the world.... more>>

Slice of Life story in a setting with humans and anthro animals coexisting. Major themes include overcoming differences, recovering from trauma, and embracing vulnerability. New chapters on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. <<less

I died and was reborn in demon slayer as an Uchiha

Just a quick note: this story was written *before* season 1 of Hazbin Hotel was released. All parts featuring characters from the show are therefore based on the pilot, which is why "my" Lucifer is different from how he turned out to be in the show :)... more>>

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Christmas depression is a frequent occurrence, and many people suffer from it. The protagonist of this story does too, but they choose a different and somewhat unconventional way to handle the season. When Duke Agarus, a member of the Ars Goetia and demon royalty in Hell, finds himself overwhelmed with the increasing traffic between Hell and Earth, he needs assistance. The only option is an Earth-born who carries the seed of Hell in them, and among the one thousand possible options, only one fulfills the requirements set by Agarus himself, King Bael, Lucifer, and St Peter. And amidst an episode of snowy depression, who could decline such an offer? This is not the conclusive story of the newest member of the Ars Goetia but rather a glimpse into their life between Hell and Earth.

Please keep in mind that this is more of a collection of interconnected short stories, not a traditional novel. The stories are all set in the shared universe of Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss, but some of the demonic lore is different to fit the plot.

Starts off a bit slow, picks up pace later. <<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

When Professor Ridley Oakley is asked to look after a war orphan by his step-mother, he gets more than he bargained for sharing stories from... more>> his youth on how he met the captivating woman who became his new mother, Alinyah Darkfur. <<less

What happens when you interact with the right people while leaving the wrong ones? Well, hopefully, it allows you to be vulnerable and invite you... more>> to change in ways you only ever dreamed of. This story is feel good though there's *implied abuse and transphobia* <<less

Eden Doitean Torakirri, a singular vigilante is contacted by the government to form a team of heroes and take down a shadowy organization known as the Invisible Hand, who have been behind every major world event throughout history.... more>>

This is only a rough draft so there's bound to be some mistakes and errors. Will be reviewing and editing the chapters as I go along <<less

[Attention] This series is set to be rewritten at some point, but this version, such as it is, will remain up at least until that process gets going.... more>>

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Meet Allure Blackhorn. Watch as she goes from young woman to adventurer to maybe something more. This story follows the tumultuous life of Allure, from the departure of her parents to her many adventures afterwards. Read along as she discovers herself, finds love, and defeats bad guys.

This story is a second try from my first, which I have deleted due to spoilers for this one and to make myself feel better. I decided to tackle the story from a different angle and start with the early life of our heroine; plus a little reincarnation thrown in for good measure.

This story uses dice rolls made in the Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition system. I do not own D&D. I do however own most of the characters portrayed and the setting, with the exception of the main love-interest which is owned by my wife.

If you are put off by the fact that I am writing this for fun in my spare time or by time skips do us all a favor and don't read.

Please tell me if you find any errors in the comments. I'm always on the lookout for them. Critique in general is also welcome. I might be doing this for fun but I'd like to improve as I go. <<less

I had to add the colon and such because it turns out there is already a book called In The Moment.... more>>

This is a seprequel (I do not think there's a term for this, thanks to flashing back and forth, it is both a sequel and a prequel) of Town of Winter and Oracle of Tao. To a less extent, it also relates to Tales from the Reaper. The story begins with the creation of the universe, and ends with... well the end of it all. Basically, it was the finale of the main series, so I wanted to wrap things up cleanly. It's sorta got the feel of someone going senile, which is kinda the point. Ambrosia has finished her quest, and thanks to memories from three different lifetimes, she has some seriously disjointed sense of past and present.

Just a warning, it is kinda religious, and very very experimental. <<less

EXTRACT FROM THE BEGINNING OF BATTLE FOR THE PHOTON CORE [INTER-UNIVERSAL PROTECTORS: BOOK 1] (PUBLISHED VERSION) NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ON AMAZON... more>>

OFFICIAL BLURB
Five thousand years ago, ten items were hidden across Creation. Enchanted with magic from an age gone by, they had the power to open a door to a realm long since forgotten. When the items were used, they sealed away one of the greatest evils to ever walk the worlds.

The hunt for the items has begun. The stakes: free the evil or leave it trapped. Should it be freed, the Age of Darkness will begin. Nothing and no one can stop it, except for one: the holder of the opposite power, the power of good.

With the help of her friends and allies, the keeper of this power, Amneris Topanga, must track down all ten items before the followers of this great evil. But there's a catch. The items can only be used or destroyed when all ten are together.

Sounds simple enough, right?

OTHER INFO
Genre: Science-Fantasy
Sub-Genre: Action, Adventure, YA
Target Audience: +16 (but it's open to everyone interested)
Trigger Warnings: Violence, language, abuse, death, supernatural themes
LGBTQIA+: Yes
Available On: Amazon, Kindle
Available Languages: English
Copyright: Jess-Liz Cross, 2022 <<less

Beggar is just a small beggar boy, who doesn't know anything in life but hunger and hardship. Yet, one Christmas day, as he begged near... more>> the church, an elf gave him a sandwich. Beggar did his best to find a job at the docks, now that his belly was full. That led him to beginner bounty hunting. One of the jobs led him back to the elf, and the young demon's life changed for the better. Follow him along, as he becomes a one of a kind runesmith, and follows his dreams.
The series consists of two books:
A Demon's Childhood- 50 chapters
A Demon's Academy Days- 33 chapters
Complete. <<less

Coralie has terrible luck around magical artifacts. When a mysterious pendant makes its way to her father’s shop, it takes her on a bizarre journey to confront her painful past.... more>>

Now she must face an angry demon lord, an arrogant necromancer, and an assortment of reanimated oddballs before she can make her way home.

This book contains talking animals, slight comedic violence, references to vomit, drugs, and Oxford commas.

Coralie and the Stupid, Cursed Pendant is also on Wattpad, Inkitt, and Royal Road.
Wattpad also has a few of my comedy horror short stories.

Fun fact: this book used to be called The Necromancer, the Pendant, and the Possum until I added several more characters. <<less

Alastair Williams was an avid gamer at the age of 20 having played all manner of video games by this point. one stormy day alastair... more>> had finally finished fallout three with one hundred percent completion and went to grab another game from his collection called dragon quest 11 when a bolt of struck him out of nowhere killing him instantly. this is the story of how he was reborn in the world of dragon quest 11 with a system remarkably similar to in fallout.
This story will follow the story of dragon quest eleven before reaching into various other worlds such as one piece , bleach , marvel , dc , and maybe others. i only own my ocs and all credit for everything else goes to its respective owners. <<less

When an accident causes the early death of two young women, one is chosen to become a hero, a saviour, and a servant of the God of Heroes!... more>>

This is not her story. This is the story of Valeria, whose soul clung to her friend’s, and who was dragged into a new world where her wandering spirit was claimed by the Goddess of Darkness.

And so, one who doesn’t belong grows to become the servant of the Dark Goddess, a servant—definitely not a daughter—who will usher in a new age of despair and disgust.

The only problem is, she’s really bad at the whole “evil” thing, not that she’s unwilling to do her best to please her adoptive mom Dark Goddess. <<less

The story of Cinderella as told by Charles Perrault changed a lot of details to make it more palatable to a cishet audience. Cinderella herself is here to set the record straight. Or not, as the case may be. ... more>>

Content warning for dysphoria. Also, this story is gay. <<less

Wilkolaks are the first breed of werewolves, making them the most powerful of all the clans. With this status they are tasked with guarding the Last Prophecy and helping those weaker than themselves.... more>>

Nearly ten years ago a witch and his daughter sought shelter from a terrible fate, brought on by lust for power. They stumbled upon a kindly Wilkolak family. The father begged for them to take his daughter, protecting her at all cost. The family agreed, and the father left, leaving behind a book of spells, a small golden orb, and his daughter.

Come to present day, the young girl is traveling with the oldest Wilkolak son. Enjoying their freedom, before they began their studies for their adult lives. One summer adventure couldn't turn bad...could it?

**Updates will be twice a week (there's a total of 48 chapters)** <<less

Synopsis: He tried to hard, but the race ended just before he could cross the finish line. At least, dying to a rogue school bus wasn’t the end of him. To all it’s worth, he was now reborn in a world where he could finally put his wits to achieve greater things. ... more>>

“Well, where to start…” Amon mumbled to himself as the wings behind his back itched. “Maybe World Domination?”

Yes, this is the story of Amon— the Emperor of Sky— the lone man who wanted everything.

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Main Character, Amon, will be reborn as a Skypiean, or to be more specific, he will be a Shandorian.

Disclaimer— Main Character is extremely manipulative of the people around him. An immoral bastard who doesn’t have a limit on how low he can stoop. <<less