In that sense, his past was always haunting him. Surreal memories that did not belong to him, in this life. Something was missing and that hollowness in his soul told him that he was incomplete and an utter monstrosity.... more>>

he doesn’t dream. when he sleeps, he would drown—in memories he do not recall, pain that tore at his bones, pain that tore at his soul. when he wakes up, he would no longer smell the metallic scent of blood, nor would he need to struggle to breath through the pain.

[Part of Cael Mythos series] <<less

It is the year 2248.... more>>

More than 150 years after World War 3 ended in the "Night of the falling Stars" large parts of the world are an inhospitable wasteland marred by biological and nuclear weapons. Decades after the 3rd north american civil war finally ripped the great country appart.

Powerful corporations have taken control of many nations left standing and are fighting a neverending war behind the public awarness.

In this world, a young woman is forced to leave her home for another city, another country. 

She is trading one hell for another.

Cover image is not from me:

Image from Pete Linforth at Pixabay

Schedule is Thursday <<less

Have you ever felt betrayed, hurt, used, humiliated? Have you ever been kind and caring to people who were never worth it? Have you ever questioned the meaning of your existence in this world?... more>>

If we knew what life had in store for us, we would probably refuse to be born. And that's why life is wise to deceive us.

And today, humanity is facing threats that could lead to its downfall. One thing is for sure, Pandora's box has been opened, hoping that it will not be the twilight of 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

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

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

"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 !"

©All rights Reserved <<less

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

Sacrificed as a child along with her family by demonic cultists, Reimia lives out a cycle of tragedy, survival, and revenge.... more>>

On her path to revenge, Rei fails over and over, dying to then be reborn in different times and places, gaining allies and advantages with each cycle... Only to lose them to the cruelty of time. Because all things die... Except her and the man who started it all.

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- What to expect:
- Shadowbane is a long story about revenge.
- Reimia is very weak at the start.
- First person POV. I know some people don't like this, so here is your warning.
- Long chapters. Average 4-6k words, with some being close to 7k.
- New writer, figuring it out as I go. Hopefully I'm able to entertain you! <<less

The higher beings, being bored of watching the earth, gives humanity the "system" to liven earth up. But For the unfortunate being Argus Stewart- a... more>> young man hoping to become a hero- what could possibly be more entertaining then trying to see him act the villian? <<less

Connor Shaw and his parents Timothy and Alexandra Shaw were among the first batch of scientists and colonists sent to explore and inhabit what was called the Realm of Life. This realm was the first known realm linked to Earth through a portal on Earth in 2030. However, 3 months after being sent, together with another 2 batches of colonists, the Realm of Life was suddenly lost and it's connection to Earth severed! ... more>>

Scientists on Earth speculated that it was due to the movement and alignment of planets, but the colonists were given up for dead as none of the scientists could speculate if and when the Realm of Life would ever be linked to Earth again

But since then, many other realms had appeared, bringing both humanoids from other realms as well as monsters that wreaked havoc on Earth. Humanoids including Elves, Dwarves, Orcs etc had started suddenly appearing as well as Dragons, Trolls, Giants and many other monsters and alien creatures only thought of in fantasies had started appearing

Due to the radiation from other planets, about 1% of Earth's population developed powers beyond that of ordinary beings. These became known as the Defenders, charged with protecting the Earth from these extra terrestrial threats

The introduction of these realms also weakened the borders between the spiritual world and the physical world, and creatures of myths and legends, and even legacies of legendary heroes and ancient Gods had started appearing

One day, a portal surprisingly opened unexpectedly and a young man stepped out of it, together with a large pack of 20 wolves. He was muscular, with wild long hair and a thick beard, wearing only a loincloth. The portal appeared in the midst of a battle between the human Defenders and an alien race and though disoriented, he quickly picked a side and joined the forces of mankind <<less

For time immemorial, the Empire has waged war. ... more>>

They turned their fangs on all who wouldn’t stand with them, striking down both friend and foe alike— forging a legacy of cloaked daggers and bloody struggles in the dark. Theirs is a throne built on the backs of countless tragedies and a million atrocities.

Nevertheless, time passes, and with it, so did memory of their bloodstained deeds.

Now, on an isolated island where a nation grows unchecked, where a new generation grows up without the glory of war, where age-old miracles are spun into new stories, and new inventions serve older purposes— The Empire lives in a time of mundane wonder and tenuous peace.

That isn’t to say that the old horrors have been idle, despite being forgotten.

Where war no longer decimates the street, insidious growths flourish in the shadows of the city's golden lights; modern nightmares veiled in theological lace and rotting silks prowl the dark, all the while less monstrous monsters grow fat on the ruins of war-torn nations.

In another world, heroes wielding virtuous ideals and divine decrees would’ve taken a stand, but the era of stark villainy and righteous heroics are long dead, mercilessly ground to dust and buried beneath the ashes of their world.

Yet despite this, nestled within the capital proper, lives a girl who wants nothing more than to live a steady life. The issues within her society couldn’t mean less to her. After all, she has bigger things to worry about, like deciding what to wear, unearthing the secrets of long-lost art, and fulfilling those promises she made all those years ago.

But as the novelty of peace grows old, and as old plans come to fruition and older enemies crawl into the light, her plans to secure a quiet life grow more distant than ever.

Starry Eyed is a high fantasy web novel about troubled individuals trying to make their way in an uncaring world, where larger-than-life problems often seem more insignificant than personal ones, where old virtues are perverted and new evils are caught in a bittersweet light. The story is set in a world where modern-day fantasy magic meets Victorian and steampunk revolution, in a time similar to our own second industrial revolution, with hints of enlightenment and renaissance era ideals, mixed with contemporary themes.

This story is updated every other week, on Sundays. <<less

As a mysterious organisation 'Eye of the Black Sun' starts to unify EUTHANIA, under one primeval faith, all the forces of world are made to decide their standing.
In flurry of Good and Evil, Jon and René must play their roles in grand scheme of things as Fate itself demands it. As balance of power in all of EUTHANIA falls deeper in peril, like all others both of them must choose their affiliation, and bear the consequences that come with them.... more>>

//This story will also be published on RoyalRoad// soon <<less

Anais walked through the big, lonely apartment. She stopped at the door, the door that should not be opened. Her heart shook as she stared at a once beloved place with scorn. ... more>>

Throughout Anais' 28 years, she's faced nothing but hardship. Being abandoned by her mother, and with her father in prison, she lived under the care of her apathetic grandmother and warm hearted grandfather. Unable to move forward without resent, Anais loses her freedom, her children and her spirit.

Finally one day, taking destiny into her own hands, she ended her life.

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*beep* Hello Human! I am system 0915. Would you like to start over?

Now she must make a choice. <<less

Childhood Best friends Itsuki and Hotaru accidentally finds themselves trapped in another world where pirates dominate the open seas!!

Miko is a person who can do literally anything with his powers. This has made him distant, lonely, and with questionable morals without anyone to... more>> guide him. Despite his impressive powers, he struggles to find meaning in his life and struggles to form human connections. The absurdity of his powers, along with his one friend's and the main villain's powers create a confusing yet supposedly comedic narrative. <<less

When a 22 year old man gets murdered in his world he awakes as a baby in a world of magic, chaos, wonder, and death.... more>> Reborn with 0 magic potential as the child of a wealthy noble family in an oppressive society he must use his previous experience and knowledge of combat and weapon development to survive and bring justice to a corrupt kingdom. <<less

A man remembered by nobody.
A story involving the Gods and the end of days.
Time to make the story run it's course.... more>>

I will also be posting this story on RoyalRoad. <<less

In a land of magic, angels, and beasts; Ivy is a sweet and shy girl who has no recollection of who she was before the age of twelve when she was found by Sakura, a hot tempered and hardheaded fox demon with a penchant for violence. For years they’ve traveled in search of answers to the girl’s past and an odd ability that’s best kept hidden with little to show for it.... more>>

But when Ivy meets a quiet, red eyed devil, a being that everyone fears due to the death and destruction that they always leave in their wake, he will bring with him a man who refuses to stay in the demon’s own past.

Together, this ragtag gang will blunder their way across the land in the search of what sets Ivy and the calm devil apart from the rest. <<less

When ,15 year old, Matt Drey meets up with a group of his cousins and friends once again for their yearly ,summer long , secret live action fantasy game things change. Suddenly the group is thrust into their game world for real.
It seems like all fun and games for most of them as they begin to slowly transform into their game characters , but not for Matt as he had been playing a character of the opposite gender. But that’s the least of his worries as the fantasy world is under threat by the enemies from within…read to find out more as Matt adjusts to his new role and discovers the threats that... more>> lurk within the realm.

(Inspired by the book “The Secret Country “ by Pamela Dean and “The Sleeping Dragon” by Joel Rosenberg. Cover image belongs to its respective artist/owner not me.) <<less

Fate, average by most standards, enjoys his peaceful days, but everything is ruined as his life nearly comes to an end when he has a... more>> run in with an unknown creature. This begins to warp the world around him and all he can do is continue to fight for his life as he bears the entirety of humanity's fate in his hands. <<less

Murdered by his cunning wife, a man meets Peyra who saves his soul. The goddess of mischief and lust turns the murdered man her pet, a ghoul called Grym the Faceless. While Grym carries the unquenchable appetite for human flesh, he also carries the frightening power of a dark sorcerer.
Returning to his world which slowly shifts from magic to human ingenuity, Grym knows magic is no longer vital to the empire. Nobles increasingly use cannons and muskets against mages and monsters while the merchants trade their goods with steam ships and trains. Rulers see a future where standing armies and telegraphs replace heroes of myth.
Yet, Grym has a plan to shake the empire... more>> to its core. After discovering the eternal tomb of Valary, a healer hero betrayed by Emperor Nazalath, he releases the woman who seeks vengeance for her betrayal. Together, they start on their separate paths of revenge. While she believes the ghoul's focus centers upon short-term revenge, he has much bigger plans. Grym intends to take down the empire using the ancient sorcery he's learned and the underlying strife inside the empire. He will turn the world into a bloody realm filled with anarchy and chaos. For a ghoul sees no reason to help a humanity filled with a history of hypocrisy, cruelty, and stupidity.

You can find this and other stories from DemiSage on https://morbidink.substack.com/
Become a subscriber to get each chapter as they come out, plus other benefits like illustrations, special chapters, and other items of interest. <<less

When a pilot with no name breaks through a rift to a dying world, he and his experimental fighter-plane become the only things in the way of a horrific army of monsters that is marching to burn down the mystical world tree and kill its keeper as the final symbol of their grim victory.... more>>

What happens when an emotionless killer is transported to another place, when a man who was trained to hunt in the skies above barren ash-lands now becomes the last protector of the perfect garden below instead?

What happens when a soldier with as much blood on his hands as engine grease must find a way to live together with a peaceful incarnation of nature itself — a dryad — in order to save the last sparks of life on her fading world from a series of invasions that never seem to end?
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The one-thousand year crisis has begun.

The world tree, towering up toward the heavenly skies, is the greatest beacon of resilience and peace that there is. Saturated with deeply set, ancient magical energies, it is the most powerful source of ambient, restorative magic that the dying world has ever known. Guarded solely now by its last pacifistic caretaker, a forest dryad, it seems inevitable that it will soon be destroyed with nobody around who is strong enough to protect it from the steadily approaching danger.

Rising from the shadows, horrific monsters from forgotten eras tear through the world in the steadily growing waves of their invasion, breaking free from their ancient prisons deep below its surface as they rampage and destroy the cities of men, elves, and all the other races of the many continents. Filled with nothing but an intent to kill, the system-manifested hordes march toward the last garden in order to bring about the end of the last era.

As one nation after the other falls, everything seems lost, until fate intervenes and a rift between worlds opens, bringing in the only hope the many nations, the sacred tree, as well as its peace-loving caretaker, have against the endless tide of blood and fangs — a transmigrated war pilot, flying an experimental combat aircraft, the Jagdflugzeug-09 'Kestrel'.

Is this one man enough to stop the monster invasions, which grow stronger and stronger with every subsequent wave? Can the pilot with no name carry the fate of the world upon his wings, or can he only watch from above as the fires of the apocalypse reach up to the sky to consume him as well before the fall of final darkness?

Find out in this latest novel by trending litRPG and fantasy author D.M. Rhodes!
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What to expect: LitRPG, Progression, A fighter pilot MC in an isekai fantasy world, A system-modified warplane, A dryad companion, Relationship growth, War, Defense, Monster invasions, Base/home building, Settlement building, A little slice of life, Air travel, Dog-fighting with dragons, Guns vs. monsters <<less

The death of the Hero reset the timeline.... more>>

That wasn’t what Lucy had intended when she made that last soul attack while dying. But she returned to Earth and tried to do the obvious thing: use her knowledge of the future to dominate the System’s Tower.

Except A: She messed up and got this ‘Shard of Totality’ thing stuck in her eye.

B: Her Status is broken.

And C: The Hero remembers everything, and has his own agenda involving her other identity, Adrianna Riftmire.

She could be doomed. But as a master of soul magic and former Archmage, she’s not defenceless. 

And this might just be her best chance to permanently defeat the Hero of Light, whose powers twist destiny to ensure his success… is unpreventable. 

- Slow burn. Action picks up after chapter 50.

Chapter releases: Monday and Friday.

Former name: Misconstrued Déjà Vu <<less

Superhumans, known as the "Tainted," have been segregated from the rest of society and reduced to mere property, the districts they inhabit serve as isolated... more>> realms of labour and oppression. These Tainted individuals possess extraordinary abilities, labelled both as a curse and a threat by the "pure" humans who control them. Amid this stark divide, Zakuya Manya dares to challenge the chains that bind him. Join him as he conquers the world. <<less