As Takuhiro Matsuda finally ends up on the streets after being unable to pay his rent in time, he decides to go out by drinking... more>> himself to death with whatever money he has left.
He failed, but woke up in a city he never went to before.
As he wakes up, he sees a white haired cat laying on his leg, who will change his life forever. <<less

Four Monster Girls living in Saitama, struggling as they must hide their true selves from Human society. Meet Mochizuki Haru, a Red Oni living with... more>> a Catgirl, a Harpy & a 1000 year old cosmic entity with the destructive capacity of a small star. While going about their lives a number of sinister forces lurking in the shadows pop out to cause strife, making them question their position amongst Humans <<less

One hundred years ago, being diagnosed with the "affliction" was the kiss of death. Whether by mutation or firing squad, Linnaeans lived notoriously tragic lives. The few that lived suffered from irreversible mutations. These creatures, few as they were, inspired legends of werewolves, mermaids, and sirens. ... more>>

Then came the treatments for the Linnaean affliction. The discovery of temporary gene repression meant that the development of mutations could be slowed and managed. This created an "unholy" new race that shared the DNA of both humans and animals.

Feared and hated by the outside world, they created a stronghold to develop their medicines and amass their power. Today, Linnaeans from all over the continent live in the City of Mendel and train under the renowned Professor Corax, a brilliant and eccentric geneticist.

Just before her eighteenth birthday, Ember is diagnosed with the affliction. Suddenly, instead of moving into her dorms and studying with the brightest in the country, she is whisked off to the City of Mendel by government officials who are as scared of her as she is of them. As she contends with a new city and her own treatment, she'll also have to face the tension of the half-baked treaty between the Linnaean people and the outside world.

There's no doubt - life won't be easy in a city where the population is able to harness the abilities (and instincts) of animals.

*This is a cross-post from Royal Road.
** Patreon billing is paused until May 19th <<less

Tatsumi Noah's life was going to be as usual, boring and quiet, something he was used to. ... more>>

However, when a tsunami swallows him and 7 other children, only to wake up in a strange world with a small device in his hand and a silver hedgehog as a companion everything ceased to be normal.

"Digital... world?" <<less

The story follows a young college couple preparing for a much-needed summer break. Hannah Elise Rouge (19) is a shy but regular college girl struggling to fit in.... more>>

On summer break, her boyfriend Ben Stark (20) takes her on a summer long camping trip to his parents' vacation cabin in the northernmost part of the territory. Things take an eerie turn due to strange construction that forces them to take a detour down a long and dark forest highway rarely traveled. Ben plots the quickest route, and they take a highway that will get them where they need to go in the same time frame.

The eeriness only increases as Hannah feels like the forest is watching her. Assuming this detour would only add a few hours onto their trip. Upon traveling for several more hours, they start to notice things about the road they are on. The time they expect to reach the next city grows longer than expected. Mysterious obstacles begin to impede their path. Ben comments that he has not noticed another road since taking this detour, and the road seems to go on straight forever.

Stranger things occur whenever their RV stops for any amount of time. Nightfall comes as their journey draws on. It becomes apparent this route is longer than they had previously thought.

Soon she realizes the true depth of what is in store for her, as unseen forces stalk her. Danger lurks in every shadow. Hannah becomes plagued by what she could describe as hallucinations. Is her mind playing tricks on her or could what she is seeing is real? Whenever she is alone for the briefest moment, unseen and erotic shadows lures her into the woods.

Each time they entrap her a little more, as she encounters the dark creatures. Mysterious chances to her body become clear the longer they remain in this ominous forest. <<less

Issa’s shadow powers are a curse, and they are going to kill her. While the potent magic helps her and her sister Kyrae get by on the muddy streets of Ess’Sylantziis, the cost will drive them both to the brink. Will the Temple of Jaezotl that rules over the jungles of the Empire of Jii’Kalaga from its great stone ziggurats actually help them? Or will the pair of sisters—one a lamia, and one an elf—be driven from the shadows of insignificance into the light of the Empire’s power games?
And just what kind of entity is Issa linked to that is neither god nor mortal?... more>>

Scales & Shadows is a fantasy novel with a character-driven plot, elements of drama and political intrigue, and a dash of late romance set in a misty-jungled land of elves and snake people.
-Expect mistakes to be made, tears to be shed, and motes of light to always pierce the shadows.
-Do not expect a focus on progression of power or heavy action.

New Chapters on Fridays.
Cover art is by the amazing and wonderful Cutetanuki-chan. Links to her tumblr and twitter are after the Prologue. <<less

Below the Heavens (series)... more>>

"Fantasy Napoleon needs help to fight kill Darth Vader." 
Tongue-in-cheek tagline aside, this is a traditional high fantasy story!
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Book 1 - JiangXi (complete)

Molam longs to return home after successfully stealing from the Empire. But the enigmatic Oracle dangles it just out of reach, assigning him another task: to steal wood from the sacred World Tree from the Empire.

The task sends Molam to an Empire city on the brink of collapse, its inhabitants desperate to survive the impending Winter's Sorrow. United with a group of allies handpicked by the Oracle, Molam realizes he is the Oracle's last piece in a decades-long plan to thwart the Empire's relentless ambition to reach Heaven.

Entering the fray comes with lurking enemies, mistrust among allies, and lethal scrutiny from all sides. Continually at risk of having his lack of aura exposed, Molam relies on his wits to navigate powerful individuals with misdirection and a facade of powers. To obtain the group's help and trust, he must balance his new responsibilities against his deeper, more personal goals.

There is no synopsis for Book 2 going forward to avoid spoilers.

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Expectations:
- MC has no powers. Wits and strategy only.
- Meaty chapters averaging 3500 words.
- Expansive secondary world.
- Updates once a week! (With breaks after each interlude)

Community: https://discord.gg/2pUZR4yfTT

Come chat on Discord — I'm happy to engage with readers or other writers on writing and storytelling.

Cover art by the wonderful Kiguri: https://twitter.com/nomaismar <<less

Have you ever wondered how much of our history is legend? and how much of our legends are history? We often judge our history through... more>> the eyes of the present and forget that the world is constantly changing so if our present changes how would we view our history
join Saiko on her path to discover the truth about the cataclysm 3000 ago <<less

It's recommended you read through Book 1 (Creation: The Wolves That Are Us) before this, however Book 2 could also be read first without the knowledge of Book 1, you'd be missing out on references and character reveals but that's all.... more>>

This isn't a tale depicted from the recent past, this story doesn't head towards a new future. Instead this story looks towards a memory, the recorded events that have already occurred. There may be some old faces, some more memorable than another. You may remember some of these but, understand this...there's nothing like experiencing something for yourself, maybe something wasn't told right. Or perhaps, you'll learn of someone new, someone who's had a hand throughout this play but hasn't yet shown their face.

This could tell you the origin of the gods, the origin of the world or even the beginning of time. But for this story we're going to look at something more simple, something undiluted and yet to be touched by the hands of the divine. A human. The name that would soon spring fear through the ones that reside within the realms, both the mortal and the immortal.

Now look towards the human...the storm shaped by the beast and motivated by the serpent. <<less

Hermes is known as the God of speed and travel. But like all the other Olympians, his origin was rocky. Riddled with trial and strife... more>> as he learned his way. Guided and taught by his new family. Some more helpful than others.
This is a loose retelling of Hermes' origin. From a young teen in a cave to the newest god on Olympus. Being taught and trained by his extremely dysfunctional family. <<less

A young man from Earth is living his life as best as he could, though it seems boring. Despite his efforts, no rewards awaited him. Fed up with everything, he often found himself wasting time. His routine was monotonous: wake up, go to school, come back home, and indulge in whatever entertainment the internet offered until late into the night. After a few hours of sleep, the cycle would repeat.... more>>

This pattern continued until a fateful encounter. During his second year of college, on his way home, he came across an injured kitty on the roadside. He tried to assist, but it appeared to be too late for the little creature. Or so he believed.

In an unexpected twist, before he could act further, he was kidnapped. The abductor? A house. The kitty wasn't spared either, and both of them disappeared into the structure, never to be seen on Earth again.

Suddenly, the young man found himself in the ancient House of Magus. This wasn't a part of the material world; it seemed to exist either in the spiritual realm or somewhere in between.

Now, witness this young man's adventures as he encounters the beings that inhabit this house and its surroundings. As he tries to settle into his role as the housekeeper, he must also manage the myriad challenges thrown his way.

"Wait, what do you mean the kitty was the primary target? Am I just collateral damage?"

A journey filled with amusement, self-discovery, and a fair share of frustrations with his unconventional tenants begins.
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Mostly stress-free story about daily life of Mc living in fantasy house with non-human tenants. There will be some action once in a while but it is not the main theme.
This is basically opposite of my other novel which is way more grim. In this there won't be probably even bloodshed.

The story can be read also on RR. <<less

-Demands to Survive an Otherwordly, Endless War: Resilience, Coordination, Lots of Guns, and a Hint of Love and Fun to Keep You Sane...... more>>

That's what it takes to live for misguided, ill-fated soldiers, born with a sole purpose, cursed with infertility and limited mortality, with no hope in a better world. Could they see their end of days and be spared of such a nonsensical burden, or would they die trying? The world of Echobyss explores that struggle at a large scale in a constant, fast-paced war that explores the inner and global conflict of the people doomed to live it despite how pointless it may be. <<less

Akron is a world of subterfuge and intrigue. One where might makes right is a rule etched into the very genes of its inhabitants. One where humanity was corrupted by a miasma that spread, suddenly, from the west. One where the world is evolving faster than thought, and the people as well. Follow the tales of men and women who pave their paths in fog and blood. An apex predator is always being decided. Only in this world the decisive factor is the number of heads they can pry from the shoulders of their enemies. ... more>>

Hasamier the black, Atrinima the dauntless, Yullian the little, and Oprentius the calm. All who have laid claim to their plot in history. All who have had no love. All whose legends are recorded in this compendium.

Read at your own risk, what you will find is not for the faint of heart. <<less

On his way home from picking up his student ID, Alex encounters a strange object. Upon touching it, he is transformed completely into something not... more>> exactly human. Now, she must deal with the fallout of her sudden transformation into a girl with fox ears and a tail. <<less

This is the story of a young man who died, losing everything he had while protecting someone. But instead of having eternal rest, his soul... more>> was kidnapped by a god for a competition in the world they controlled. There was a big problem when he obtained his new body, which made it very difficult for him to survive in this world, which was filled with both magic and creatures, both fantastic and nightmarish. However, there was something that severed his connection to the god and the competition, but he still had a long journey ahead of him. <<less

Scott Mccall is a 16-year-old boy living in a society that views werewolves as nothing more than myths and folklore. However, Scott's life takes an unexpected turn when he is granted a werewolf system, which transforms him into a powerful werewolf. The system has granted him immense physical strength, heightened senses, and the ability to shift between his human and werewolf forms at will.... more>>

As he struggles to understand and control his newfound powers, Scott must keep them a secret from his family and friends, knowing that their fear and prejudice against werewolves could put him in danger. He quickly realizes that he is not the only one with werewolf powers, and there are others like him out there, who are being hunted and persecuted by those who fear them.

Scott must navigate a world where werewolves are both feared and revered, and where he must decide whether to use his powers for good or for personal gain. He is forced to confront the consequences of his actions, as he struggles with the moral implications of his new identity.

As his powers grow stronger, Scott discovers that there are those who would use his abilities for their own purposes. He must decide where his loyalties lie and whether he is willing to risk everything to protect his loved ones.

Scott's journey is one of self-discovery, as he learns to embrace his inner werewolf while navigating a world that may never accept him for who he truly is. He must find the courage to be true to himself, even in the face of overwhelming adversity. <<less

Adults are scum...
Adam thought as he carried his two younger brothers through a dangerous passage. His wounds were bleeding but he gritted his teeth... more>> and continued walking, he was aware that if he decided to give up his brothers would die. A light came into his eyes before he fell to his knees, the wind blew over his face and when he looked up his eyes opened exaggeratedly. Two mutant beasts watched him, making him shudder.
Is this the end? <<less

Eleanora’s Academy of Magicka, crowned as the best institute on the continent of Elenora, is a prestigious magic academy for young wizards alike, to come and pit their magic and might against one another, in the competitive Ranking system the Academy puts them through, in order to polish and forge the Number 1 Ranked Wizard in all of Elenora. ... more>>

Ken Granfold, a young curious mage who seeks to gain as much knowledge as possible, is enrolled in the famed academy by his Grandfather. During his time at the academy, Ken makes it his sole purpose to graduate as the Number 1 Ranked Wizard.

As Ken fights through the ranking system to be the best, he gains newfound knowledge of who he really is and makes new friends on the way.

YES, THIS IS A REWRITTING! IVE CHANGED QUITE A LOT OF STUFF, SO PLEASE ENJOY!!! <<less

A story of the Becoming Monsters Universe by AiLovesToGrow, commissioned by Moonwing.... more>>

Heath is a Glass Slime. Sienna is a Nekomata. When life leads both to a low point, a decision in common will bring them together as they both try their hands at the life of a Dungeon Delver in the Las Vegas Dungeon! <<less

A series of short stories.
Some are mundane, others are tantalizing. Feel-goods and let-downs. Happy and horrific. All memories are welcomed here, though some might... more>> have preferred to be forgotten. <<less

In a dying universe a planet stands alone
In The End heroes are born and forged, in The End heroes perish and suffer on his hands
In the darkness the fires of hope will set us free... more>>

This is the story of how three friends fought aggainst the evil in their world
This is the story of how Gayoul(the guardian of light) failled in his duty
This is the story of how Magnus(the last arcmage) couldnt save his family
This is the story of how Jhon(the elementalis) killed his own blood

This is their story, and this is how they lost in the end <<less

A young boy on the run finds himself deep in the forest, stumbling upon a tiny hidden kingdom, and goes through some... changes...

In an apartment in Sacramento, California, an anthropomorphic cat named Domino finds themself at the doorstep of 23 year old autistic stoner Mason Santoro during a complicated time in his life as he tries to reconnect with a childhood friend who doesn't truly see eye to eye with him. Amidst the drama, a bond forms between Mason and the cat he has now taken in over a shared curiosity about humanity.... more>>

I'll be writing this until project 2025 gets me. Let's see if I can finish it. <<less

Daniel, a young man with limited resources, has experienced multiple adversities throughout his life. One day, a mysterious elderly person presents him with a mission... more>> of vital importance: to save the world from a demonic invasion. In order to achieve this, Daniel must venture into an unknown world, where the God of the Earth will grant him extraordinary powers and indispensable allies. However, the challenges will not be easy to overcome. Daniel will have to face formidable enemies, deal with unexpected betrayals, uncover hidden secrets, and confront moral dilemmas that will test his determination. Will Daniel be able to fulfill his destiny and protect humanity? Join Daniel in this thrilling adventure, where dangers, discoveries, and the search for his true identity intertwine. Discover if he will succeed in accomplishing his mission and become the defender that the world needs. <<less

An ancient rebel princess reincarnated in a Fantasy RPG World...
with the most CURSED Ability!... more>>

Muffy, the next princess of England in the 18th century, by following her heart, faces a tragedy that leads her to be reincarnated as a raccoon with the title ['Divine Beast'] in an RPG-style Fantasy world with a power that could make even fairies dizzy: Infinite Evolution! <<less