Entangled within a strange play, the strings above threaten to maneuver you toward your demise.... more>>

A choice remains; surrender to their machinations, or weave those very strings to your will.

What choice will you make?

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Also on RR. <<less

In a world where once every hundred years a girl was born with the name "Danae" was destined to sleep for a hundred years, wake up as a mother, and eventually have her happy ending. But what if that happy ending, no that story entirely caused the suffering of one endless bloodline of women, This story follows the tales of two women fated with the same curse, both inertwined, As Mirelle "Danae" of Eden and as Danae "Caecria" of Eden, both Mother and Daughter. ... more>>

|| Mirelle "Danae" of Eden

Mirelle was never meant to be born the way she was. Her mere existance had been the result of a curse, one that now, after anything she ever loved had been blown to dust by the gods. She was a Sleeping Beauty, the daughter of a pair of peasants, at least that's what she had been told all her life. But now that she knew the truth she vowed to never continue such a life, to kill her first child because she knew it would be a child born out of a horrible act, and that said child would also be a Sleeping Beauty. After 90 years of wandering the desolate land she called her home she met a boy who could see her ghostly form, and on her 116th birthday the two confessed their love, and Danae, no Mirelle was freed until a night many years later when the curse dragged her back into the role she was meant to fulfill.

|| Danae "Aecria" of Eden

Danae, the tenth child of the noblest bloodline in the Holy Kingdom of Eden, That would be true if she weren't a bastard child. She wanted to be loved by all. Danae noticed that her family distanced themselves from her, even her youngest sister never came to play with her after her eighth birthday. The one person who stood by her side no matter what, her Knight, and from then on the Knight was beloved by the Princess who saw no other future for herself, clung to her beloved knight till the very end. Maybe even in her next life she'd love him all over again. If only she wasn't born a Sleeping Beauty. <<less

"The Dance, or should I call it a war between species to species, a war between other universes, a curse or was it God's doing? I seek revenge while you seek peace... it was far too late, because I am the one who started all..."... more>>

The Dance Vol. 1 by Onyankopon_ <<less

There are three expected major themes to this work:
1) Protagonist reforms his body so that he's not out of shape or constantly in pain.
2) Reforming his giant physical mess of an environment into a functional heroic manufacturing setup.
3) His ongoing unpleasant mental experiences.... more>>

In other words, it's a grind.

Like any good story, there is plenty of room for progression.
He starts out with a bunch of psychological issues and a good few physical ones. Additionally, he has the means to live modestly but still to spend his hours in pursuit of the plot.
Unlike most good stories, ... well, a lot of things. But importantly, there is NO GUARANTEE of success. If he is unsuccessful, this project will be dropped. There is no room for fantastical plot armor in this story; His final saga could very well end in demoralized failure.

The "Game Elements" tag is for the personal status sheet, which is a fairly arbitrary documentation of his performance at various sets of exercises, and other discernible attributes.

The story uses a first person narrative.

The Gore / Sexual Content / Etc tags are there because the contents might discuss such things. Definitely not the focus of the story. MC usually doesn't use "Strong Language", at least at the beginning. But he might develop into such a character.
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I hope that someone out there wants to follow along! <<less

Life can be harsh and unfair, especially for an unborn child. Sadly, in this case, the child's mother was banished from the village by the father and left to survive alone in the wilderness, illuminated only by the dim purple light of the shattered moon moon. Unfortunately, the mother faces numerous dangers such as sickness, starvation, and the threat of wild creatures. However, the child is unique. The child is an ABRAXAS, born from the Moon's blood. The child is destined to become the ultimate tribulation for the Myriads across realms and forgotten worlds. His rise will bring forth a wind of glory and upheaval, causing kingdoms to fall, bloodlines to be broken, empires to... more>> rise, and worlds to collide.

-Behold my edgy cringe <<less

Waking up in a strange place in a strange body, Leon had being reincarnated in another world. After realising the potential benefits going to new... more>> world could give him, he became determined to achieve his goal using any means necessary. No love bullshit or playing any games. He would gratefully receive this second chance and use it to its fullest. <<less

Vivian was respectively switched at birth which made her into a wealthy family's daughter. Although she was fake, the parents still continued to love her and spoiled her even if the real daughter had returned, unfortunately it did not last very long when the Real Daughter Marie successfully turned the tables.... more>>

The fall Vivian received was large, contributing to a factor changing within her personality. The sweet, naive and white Lutos like lass transformed into someone who those who once were with her, could not describe. The mirror that once held her original form was shattered by the despair brought by her doom. The tapes could not stick them back together, it could only be new. <<less

With a focus on world building and character development, follow 12-year-old Ciel as he learns about his unexplored powers and the prejudices that come with... more>> his position in society. <<less

Not too far east, not too far west: there lays a country that’s known for its majestic cuisine. From pickles to desserts, the cooks of... more>> the Royal Kitchen do their bests to live up to this reputation.
Musab, who is a young servant boy, wishes to find a way into the Royal Kitchen. He has nothing to offer except for his genuine passion for cooking. One day, he gets mistaken for a kitchen servant and gets shoved into the Kitchen Quarters. This way, his wish got granted! But now he has to find a way to stay away from being executed, since it's forbidden for strangers to enter... <<less

Our protagonist Lexis died in an accident while he's going to work. "Wake up! You'll going to be late from school!" confused Lexis rushed down from his room and realised that he time traveled back to 2006.... more>>

Will our protagonist be able to change and full his dreams to this given 2nd chance? <<less

In a remote castle, young Alexander grows up immersed in learning and training, oblivious to a well-guarded family secret. His life within the castle walls... more>> is marked by privilege and mystery. But beneath the royal family's regal façade, there lies a hidden truth, a secret with the power to alter the course of the world. As Alexander matures, the weight of this hidden knowledge becomes more palpable, leading him on a journey that will challenge his very understanding of his family's legacy and his place in the world. The secret, deeply woven into his very existence, beckons him to uncover a truth that could turn everything upside down. <<less

In a broken kingdom full of crises and wars there is a boy who dreams of becoming king someday

After wandering through space and the void for eons, Agaroth finally finds a chance at reincarnation; In the world where he is reincarnated, every life... more>> form makes use of the system that helps them in everyday life and become stronger. Follow Agaroth's journey to the top of the world and beyond. <<less

Her third life began unlike her last two. From an ancient battle field to the magical interstellar, Ciel was finally going to live her life how she wanted to: freely exploring the new world. But she'll soon find that a brewing war between galaxies won't let her rest easy. ... more>>

He awoke to find himself one thousand years in the future, but the first thing on his mind wasn't the new technology around him. It was the woman he'd seen die in the battlefield just days before.

Her, the prince of the interstellar and he, their genius. What will happen when they cross paths?

A/N: The first three chapters are set in an ancient setting and then after that it's interstellar, so some patience is required. Does this novel have comedy? Yes. But that's not the main part. What went into the cauldron of whatever this novel is was angst, age progression, and hate for romance. I like to kill off my characters, but I also don't. So come check this out if you want redemption arcs, an MC who travels through death, and cool fighting robots controlled by people. We have friendship, but the romance is reserved for the side characters until further notice. <<less

One day an average student named jerry got shot in the head by a stray bullet and died on the spot! but the god of... more>> life has a different plan for him, he soon wakes up in a world that prioritizes magic over science so it's not well developed, then he realizes that magic exceeds science in this world! Floating Islands, a stove that doesn't need gas to operate, and many more magical items that science can't explain! <<less

Being kidnapped to a different world is never a pleasant experience. But what if you add the legacy of 'ancient high tech' civilization with it? And perhaps have that world in the middle ages? Also, add a chance to become the strongest person in that world.... more>>

Will you accept it?

This is the journey of Austin Auger, who was brought into a different world and received the legacy of an 'ancient high-tech' civilization, which does not directly raise his power but gives him the technology to build things which are way more advanced than the seemingly medieval world.

But can he successfully use this knowledge to forge his path forward and leave his name behind?

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Okay... Who we are kidding? Of course, he will survive and win and we all know the reason for it.

But don't be discouraged, for it is not about what we attain it but rather how we attain it.

Follow me along on this ride and pray that you enjoy it.

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Do not worry for this novel is not like other novels where MC wows everyone with his technology and girls fall for him wherever he goes.

This is not a wish-fulfilment novel.

THERE WILL BE TRAGEDY.
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This story is also posted on RoyalRoad and Webnovel
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This is a fan-fiction of Mechanical God Emperor <<less

The protagonist is an ordinary man who finds himself in the body of the interim coach of Aston Villa, Christopher Wright in 2003. Cris is... more>> a dedicated worker who dreams of taking his favorite team to new heights. He is a disciple of Otto Rehhagel and aspires to become a successful coach who can conquer Europe. <<less

James Hax, a college student, discovers that the universe he lives in is just one of infinite. The series deals with love, conspiracies, death, war,... more>> and relationship with the collective unconscious. <<less

Newborns bear mysterious spherical crystals causing disabilities: eyes hallucinate, palms lose sensation, spines weaken, knees falter, and soles stumble. Those afflicted feel a haunting derealization.... more>> Amid relentless conflict, these crystals unveil a realm where war intertwines with the supernatural, shaping destinies in profound ways. In this war-ridden medieval world, a new destiny starts with a newborn named Vardan <<less

"Syndicate," tells the story of a girl band made up of four members, one of whom, Siti Sara, a mixed-race Arab-Malay Muslim descendant, is in... more>> a secret relationship with renowned solo artist Vanessa, a conservative Christian. The couple's publicists have advised them to keep the relationship under wraps, due to concerns about the potential negative impact it may have on their careers. Vanessa's father, who moved the family to Nashville to support her music career, is against the relationship and wants them to break up. <<less

The script is ready for the actors to play. It's just that the script is entitled [fate] and the actors are [all the creatures] in this world.... more>>

As a bard who sings of fate, he's excited to become a [witness] to such a story. When he comes to see the [intro], he senses that something's amiss. Why isn't it following the script? The role of a [witness] doesn't seem to be his role anymore.

What exactly is the real written [fate]? <<less

In a medieval fantasy world there are several elf creatures, Orc, dwarves, humans, it is also a special race called
royckosrs this breed are half... more>> animals is matade humans who are exploited is enslaved is oppressed but this people royckosrs not stand so much more oppression is decide to rebel against the world is to create their own kingdom only of their Race. <<less

A human boy born into a world of magic. When his friend is taken by a dark force he will do anything to save her.... more>> fighting the darkness, Young Hayden will suffer through many trials and errors just to save his friend. <<less

“It doesn’t matter what you look like or who you are, I will always love you.”... more>>

A collection of short stories about two souls who love each other in every reincarnation.

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A collection of LGBTQ+ short stories. <<less

The Beginning of a Long Journey.
and the Fall of the First Hero, and his Innocent Heart.