Tensions grow in the overcrowded city of Yartha as it enters a blistering summer and a second year of severe drought. As the season reaches its zenith, scholar Byron Levant forgoes a life of privilege to devote himself to a long-forgotten religious sect, and in his mystical pursuits stumbles across a way to bring rain back to the land. ... more>>

Swept up in the whirlwind of his reckless ambition are Syatt and Pox, lowborn thieves and petty criminals from Tabby Square, and Alma Bryde, a former soldier of the Yarthanguard with a mysterious past and a penchant for drink. As a grim shadow of violence looms over the city, citizens both lowborn and highborn whisper of blessings from the gods, the return of magic, and a dark prophecy that threatens them all. <<less

Deserter is about a world filled with tragedy and misery. Through this world that's on the brink of ruin, a boy wanders trying to remember his past and what made it. The world won't be kind to him or anybody else for that matter but all he can do is live in it, because it is human nature to want to feel rather than remain emotionless.... more>>

Born from the plague, as all beings are and yet he revels in it. <<less

The task of revenge is solely left to the victim.

For over a decade he suffered and let them turn him into the perfect weapon that they wanted, all for the sake of his country.
And then they threw him away because of their greed.
Given a second chance at life, the paladin made the only choice he could think of.
If he was going to live happily this time, then the only safe place would be with the monster who killed him! ... more>>

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“You said you like me, right?”

The large, teasing smile on Sien’s youthful face filled Ritt’s vision.

“Well, yes, but I didn't mean-”

“Then prove it.”

His piercing auburn eyes came closer and closer.

“Let's do something that only people who like each other can do.” <<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

All Xiu Jianyu wants is the respect and appreciation of the governor of Guliang (the money and riches that come along with it are a nice extra touch!). He has moulded himself into a master of manipulation in order to try and win him over completely, but despite all of that, the governor still decides to send him to the province of Shufang as a spy to gather information about the court and its ruler, Huan Haiqiang. Xiu Jianyu is not happy about it, but he agrees to go, with the promise of future reward if he does a fair job as impetus.... more>>

However, the court of Shufang, is not at all what he thought it would be, and neither is Huan Haiqiang. With his plans and expectations thrown completely up into the air, Xiu Jianyu tries to work through the mess he has found himself in, while attempting to ignore what he truly wants in favour of what he is supposed to have wanted all this time. <<less

In a world marked by the memory of the Great War of the Borders, Jacob Corneckt embarks on a journey full of challenges and mysteries... more>> that will shape his destiny. Thirty years after the conflict, apparent peace settles, but the shadows of the past still loom over reality. <<less

"The world is full of mystery. I've heard that all my life and it seems to be true. But if I go through something mysterious... more>> myself, will I be believed? Maybe I'll think I'm crazy, or everything that happens to me in my everyday life is just something I'm dreaming and soon I'll wake up. Questions without answers..."
Everything changes after he returns from a pilgrimage to a miraculous statue of the Holy Virgin Mary, when he becomes the victim of a plane accident in which, with no hope left, he prays alongside the other passengers, gives his final blessing, and then... And then what?
He wakes up on a bench. Where exactly? Right in the heart of the most important square in the world, in Rome, caput mundi, as the Latins used to say. What is he doing there? He remembered the airplane accident, but he also had other memories. How did he get here, what year is it? He was at the Vatican, but still... Is it the year 1492?! <<less

This is a compilation of the events of the group role-playing campaign carried out by the "Fate/Grand Order Quartzposting" group. This serves both as an archive and to update newcomers.... more>>

The story is based on the popular Fate franchise created by Kinoko Nasu. <<less

Ancient trouble brews...
But that is a long way off.... more>>

Gabriel, Ellen, Voscov - heirs to their respective thrones - and Valerina, heiress to her clan, are... friends. They meet on an island under dubious circumstances and just seemed to hit it off.

They are also trying to brutally murder each other. Nicely. Because they're friends.

They... are not the heroes Alfia needs. On the other hand, however, Alfia could suck it because come rain or highwater they would fulfill their respective goals. And they are not trying to save the realms.

It would require some cunning but they would get there. Eventually. Probably.

Maybe.

Thankfully the proper heroes would see to it that Alfia is saved. Maybe. If only those four would not so resolutely stand in their way then perhaps.

Alfia is doomed. <<less

Ain never expected much from his so-called family, especially not when it came to his marriage partner. So, saying he was shocked when he learned... more>> that he would marry a duke, would be an understatement. It’s just that he can’t really trust the thoughtful arrangement of his father. With a husband full of secrets and with secrets of his own, can they actually come to love each other or is their relationship doomed, because of their differences? <<less

This entity, who proclaims itself the one true God, intended to punish Aiden for derailing its grand design. However, Aiden refuses to submit, spitting in the face of divinity itself. As the light threatens to unmake him entirely, Aiden embraces oblivion, having already sacrificed everything to reach this point.... more>>

Steeped in haunting imagery and metaphysical dread, the chapter opens up profound questions. What drove Aiden to such extremes? What is the true nature of this so-called god? And in the ashes of this ruined reality, what new genesis might be born from the clash of a solitary man and the cosmic forces he's defied? <<less

An undead city, a frozen wasteland, an azure blue ocean filled with dangers. The only safeguard for humanity against the darkness engulfing their world is the light of the Twin Suns.... more>>

Wil Brookmoor is a talentless noble, a mage lacking drive and ambition. Driven out of his home by his family, he is forced to face the dangers of the outside world.
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This novel [Twin Star Odyssey] is intended to be a unique blend of Xianxia and D&D.
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Upto 20 Advanced chapters available on Patreon.
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Rong Qing Lin was betrayed and killed by his friends and lover on the battlefield, dying a painful and lonely death. But he came back... more>> to life in the body of a 15-year-old Disabled Tyrant.
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Rong Qing Lin lived his entire life as a dog on a leash. Consistently on the beck and call of others, he thought were his loved ones.
Through some twist of fate, he obtained a new life.
Finally capable of standing on his own feet, he decided to live life by his own will.
But...
Original owner, what have you done?! <<less

Imagine discovering a game on your phone that you never installed. Not just any game, but one that simulates life itself, akin to the popular Sims games. This is the enigma that unfolds in “Ethereal World of Game,” where the protagonist, named Arthur, lives in a remote village called Goldwine.... more>>

As the player, you find yourself in a god-like position, yet all you can do is observe. Arthur’s life unfolds before your eyes, but the game’s miraculous features remain locked. What secrets do they hold? Your curiosity peaks when a mission appears: “Establish your myth and rule upon the world.”

The game beckons you to dive deeper, to unlock the powers that lie dormant and to shape the destiny of Arthur and Goldwine. Will you heed the call and embrace the role of a deity? Or is there more to this game than meets the eye?

“Ethereal World of Game” is not just a novel; it’s an invitation to explore the boundaries of reality and control. Join Arthur on this journey of discovery and power, where every choice you make could change everything. <<less

Ichiro Matsuda, a new student at the prestigious Horikawa Imperial Magic Academy, seeks to hide his dark past and live a normal school life. However, a dispute within the school just days after his enrollment forces him and his fellow regular first-year students to face off against their elite "Jade" counterparts in the upcoming inter-high selection tournament to settle the matter.... more>>

As fate draws him into the conflict, Ichiro's biggest obstacle is his childhood friend, Hachiratani Hanami, known as "The Valkyrie of the East" and the world's junior number four. Despite his involvement, Ichiro isn't interested in the result and harbors a hidden agenda that extends far beyond his life as a student, bringing him to a more devious and dangerous plot. <<less

With Artemis and the forest now at their backs, Rapture and The Princess he guards lick their wounds and take in the country's dire news.... more>>

The capital has fallen to Usurpers, and any who could have stopped it are now at war in the north. The Prince's bride has fled with her son, and amidst all this dire news, Rapture realises his own days may well be numbered.

Up on the northern shores, the invasion of the Nidhogg Fleet finally arrives.
The Prince goes to meet them, guarding the beaches with his army.
Among them stands Rusalka, Lady of Venus, as well as her husband Alexander and the Lords whom they have gathered.
The Lady and her people were once the guardians of this sea border, and now the price of their failures must be paid with blood and blade.

Yet all of this conflict by itself is only prologue.
The nations of the world stand on a knife edge, each one keeping an eye to check another.
Such a skirmish stirs up the waters of a global conflict.
Olympus and their Dukes seek to strike at Vesta, in Muspelheim's west.
Abel and their Saints make a move against Olympus.
The Immortals of Svartalfheim march southways into Abel.
And the Knights of New SIlbur march upon both Svartalfheim and Alfteim at the whims of their God and Emperor.
The likes of such wars are numerous in Ymir's memory, and though the tomes of old state they are brief, they are always deadly.

So much conflict stirs the seals of the slumbering Gods.
Three of them yet lay in their prisons.
Perhaps, when the last drop of blood is shed, all of them may be set free... <<less

Some people are blessed with warm and affable families, while others are inflicted with permanent wounds by their own family members.... more>>

Although blood is thicker than water, Family is not always about blood. Sometimes, the people closest to you betray you, and your home is not a place where you can be happy anymore. It is hard but it is true. 

Family are people who are there for you when no one else is, Who never left your side, stand up for you, and believe in you. 

And when you find the people in your life who are your real family, treasure them and never take them for granted.

Join these orphans, who despite being so different, become a family as they face adversities together.
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The cover pic doesn't belong to me! <<less

In a dystopian world forever altered and twisted by the discovery of the enigmatic "Rift," a gambling addict by the name of Natasha fights her... more>> way through the "underground," a disorderly and multifaceted region located beneath the surface. With each step, she comes closer to unlocking the secrets of her inherent powers, facing various types of danger such as cybernetically enhanced thugs or the ravenous "Rifters" - dangerous mutants that have been corrupted by mysterious energies. Will she ascend or be forgotten? <<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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Billionaire James Legend is an online novel that tells the story of a young ruffian from Beijing, China, who goes to college in the United... more>> States. After graduation, he is incredibly lucky and wins the lottery in California. He then bribes the general manager of a multinational investment company and is given the opportunity to be sent back to Beijing as the manager of the investment department. As he interacts with various beautiful women, he encounters many crises, but he always manages to overcome them with his connections and luck, gradually becoming a legendary story of a business tycoon. <<less

For two centuries the Empire has held power. To the west a bloody conflict ensues. To the east, the bastion cities and the Line provide security from the Nomal hordes. ... more>>

Cain finds himself inducted into the Institute, where he trains with other boys and girls his age to serve at the Line. While he expects to persevere through his mandatory service and live a simple life, he finds that fate truly has never worked in his favor. With shifting powers in the capital, palpable tensions between the Empire and their annexed cities, and growing brash confidence of the Nomal hordes, Cain finds himself in a position he never expected himself in. And nothing could have prepared him for the responsibilities it would entail...

Story by notjune! Heavily inspired by works by Pierce Brown and Brandon Sanderson. This is my first web novel, so please do forgive me for weird story pacing and whatnot. I'll try to post as much as I can. Expect chapters on every Monday unless something comes up. If I have more time, I'll try to post more often. The chapters start slightly short but will get longer as they progress. I also post on Royal Road! Do enjoy! <<less

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

Seemingly out of the blue, Ash finds himself stuck in one of his favorite novels. A world handcrafted by a all powerful deity with the personality of a toddler. He knew the world better than most, therefore he understood, to survive he needed power...... more>>

At the very least, he'd have to become the despot of a forgotten realm if he wished to live through to the second half of this story. <<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