Does true love even exist anymore? ... more>>

I devoted everything to her, she was the pearl in my palm, I would even sacrifice my life for her. Everything I did, I did for her love. To meet her expectations yet...what awaited me was the cruelest of betrayals.

Was I wrong?

All I asked was to be accepted to have my feeling reciprocated. Is that too much to ask for?

There is nothing left for me in this world, all that I’ve given can never be returned. That’s why...it’s better to just abandon it all.

Maybe the next time I open my eyes, a better world awaits.

『 Ṃ̸̢̥͂͌͗̈́̈̾̅̈́̚a̵̤͕̮̟̜̙͕͓̲̱̭̭͆͒̓͗̋̆̃̓͛̑̊̆ş̸͇͇̘̱̣̟̬͖͕͙̩̔̅̆̏̆͘͝ͅt̶̢̛̛͕̜͉̘͙̙̺͙̖̠͒̔́͊͒̅̄̋̈́̄͛̔͝ͅe̸̻̩͗̔͛͐́̂̕͠r̷̟̪̜̪͇̖̒̊͛̀̈͋̚,̷̡̢͍̥͚͊̓̍̄̒̑͌̈́̌̎͘͘̚̕͝ ̶̡̡̗͕̮̱͈̯̬͖͓̀̃͆̓̈́̃̆̚͘͘I̸̫̓̍̔̍͒̕ ̴͙̏̾̌͒͑͘͝͝͠w̸̢̙̳̜̯̳̯̬̳͕͚̠̻͉̒̈́̉̐́̿̕̕͜ȋ̶͈͉͇̭̲̲͓̬̰̝͓̄͜l̸̛̛̮̳̿̓̓̈́́͊́̍̕͝l̴͉͖̣̠͕͎͒̇̌͑͂̄͗̓͠ ̶̧̝͕͖͎̪̬͉̞̞̮̜̼̓̋͊͊͜͜ņ̴̙̤͔͖̇̓̉̅ͅê̴̬̼͜v̸͙͉̏̀̈̔̎̃̃́͛͝e̸̢̫͚̭̱͕̠̠͎̥̤͇͒́͐͂͛̎̆̈́̒̕̕͝r̷̢̝̹̥̫̤͇̙̟̗̗̯̩̦̥͌̌̂͒̊͛̌̍̇̊͘͘̕ ̷̧̡͈͉̦̣̽͌̈́̓̎̔͂͝ä̷̫͕̦̭̤̔̾̓̿̚b̵͎̟̝̺͙̱̫͇͗̈́͒ā̶̠̹̼͓̱͚̲̝̉̍̐̕͠͝n̴̢̹̞̫̱̬̭̖̫̟͍͆͗͋̋͋͊d̵̰͂̀̉̑̾o̸̬̽͌̒̈̽͗͝͝n̷̖̭̫̠̑̂͛̋͛̈́ ̶̢̧̩̼͎̦͙̳̾̋̑̉̌̚y̴̛̮̙̥̒̋̾͆̆̄̍̀͑̑̚͝ỏ̷̤̪̬̔̾̌̑̍́̏̅̊̚̚͝u̵̢͕̹̲̮̮̳͕̟̼̪̅̀̓̇̇͋̓̈́̿͝ 』

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This story is also available in RoyalRoad. <<less

The novel was removed due to a publishing contract with an app called Yonder.... more>>

You can read it on Yonder for free or for $1 on my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/xkarnation

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Vampires are creatures of the night that fulfill their desires from dusk till dawn. Inhabiting the dark caves of the Kazimir mountains, the other races mostly disregard the unintelligent bloodthirsty creatures.

Damien Nightshade, third in line to the vampire throne, a descendant of an S-rank existence, is ostracized by his siblings and forced to leave the comfort of the caves. How will this germophobic, lazy, bloodthirsty vampire fit within the human realm?

This is Damien's dilemma as he awakens in a vampire’s body inside a familiar room, one belonging to a villain in the popular VR game "Throne and Awakening".

Damien considers himself a veteran of the game; he knew the game's storyline better than anyone with five years of experience and thousands of hours. Yet the internet wouldn't agree with him. A true veteran had to complete the game as the character "Damien Nightshade", the vampire prince hated by all living existences.

With the game world becoming reality and with knowledge of the storyline. Damien must venture out to avoid the many death flags looming over his head and seize every opportunity awaiting him.

But first, maybe he should deal with his maid, who silently plots his murder while he sleeps.

This tale is set in a magical world with a heavy emphasis on kingdom building, twisted nobles, and gruelling politics with sprinkles of magic, mystery, and the occasional action scene. Throne and Awakening is a world packed with danger around every corner. Join Damien as he attempts to navigate this terrifying world with the knowledge he should not possess and atypical powers that have no business belonging to a Vampire. <<less

Old Title: Godfather and Godson
Sirius Black was always said to be a playboy. What if he taught his godson a bit of his trade.... more>> A more mature and savvy boy-who-lived heads off to Hogwarts for his fourth year.
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Advance Chapters: https://www.patreon.com/Mark_Ward
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Those fools under-powered my summoning ceremony and I was 'left with the bag'. With inadequate soul potential, I've had to curse myself to create an opportunity to live, perhaps live well in this new world. Or...maybe I just totally screwed myself. Even the goddess got curious when she realized what I had done.... more>>

“So, she finished. I wonder what took her so long to decide...WTF! Interesting! Let’s mark her for further observation to see how things turn out. This girl is perhaps the most entertaining thing to happen in the last few millennia. Hmm, let’s mess with her just a little bit. Tweak this here...and...a little over there. Heheheh. This will be FUN!"~Goddess

She tweaked my status settings after I had spent so long on them just to make things a little more entertaining. Well, at least she only changed some cosmetic and semantics stuff. None of the vital parts of my status were ruined.

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Born into prestige and gifted with talent, Pascal was a promising officer cadet whose deeds caught even the King's gaze. At the mere age of twenty, he had everything a young, ambitious man could need to begin a promising career.... more>>

Except his habitual arrogance had destroyed every opportunity of a close friendship outside his political marriage.

Seeking a companion who meets his protracted list of requirements, Pascal decided to craft the 'perfect spell' for the upcoming familiar ceremony. If those around him were not fit to accompany his genius, then he would summon a best friend through his own hands -- one that was mature, intelligent, knowledgeable, bright, and cute as well.

He received far more than he bargained for... and in turn, so did the shifting geopolitical power balance of his world.

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Disclaimer:

This is not a power-fantasy or the usual 'feel-good' story you might find on this site. If you feel that a protagonist should never lack agency (especially in early story) or make compromises due to difficult circumstances, then this fiction is probably not for you.

Daybreak is a story that delves into real world sociological/psychological subjects and explores many topics of gray morality. I wrote it because I like stories that makes me think more about the world around us, not to detach myself from reality.

Some aspects you can expect based on the tags include:
- [Kingdom Building]: political drama, geopolitical/geoeconomic strategy
- [Army Building]: massive battles featuring in-depth planning, combined arms, and operational logistics
- [Magical Technology]: how magic changes the sociotechnological evolution of civilization in a high-fantasy world
- [Genderbender]: exploration of gender identity, gender role, and discussion of social expectations
- [Identity Crisis]: someone translated into a whole different world having to rebuild their identity and life aims

This story is primarily hosted on my blog -- https://samaran-daybreak.com/ -- where all the art/map assets can be found as well as the latest chapters. <<less

Swordsmasters,
Beings that have attained unrivaled power with the sword.... more>>

They live, eat, sleep, and die with their swords.

Swordsmaster Nova was one such being, fated to die on the battlefield with his sword. However, one faithful encounter with the Hero's party changed his life forever.

He learned friendship,
Camaraderie,
And he learned how to love.

Yet, fate is cruel. In the final battle against the Demon king, he sacrificed himself so that his friends can escape.

Five years after his death, he is reborn as a baby; the grandson (and later, granddaughter) of an Otherworlder; a child of a prestigious Swordsmen family—with all his previous life's memories intact.

Will he spend his new chance at life like before, rolling around desperately on the battlefield?
Will he leave his past life behind and make new connections?
Will he try to contact his retired comrades?
Or will he do all of those above?

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New chapter every 2-3 days
(GB will be in chapter 13)
Discord: https://discord.gg/sDtu2dHr4v
NOTE: However much early chapters might lead you to believe otherwise, this is not a light-hearted adventure.

Old Cover art by Dotturndot. Check out his story here: https://www.scribblehub.com/series/526260/half-a-demon-lords-journey/

New Cover Art by @Purplehorn on Twitter (or X if you're a big dummy) <<less

A prince sent into exile, without the means to fight back.... more>>

A young man trapped in an unfair world, without the status to bring about change.

Combined, they will have both means and status.

Armed with advanced knowledge from a strange world, will Prince Corco be able to cut through the injustice, regain his birthright and bring enlightenment to the country of his ancestors to create a paradise of true peace, equality and prosperity?

“Okay, first step: Let’s make some brandy.”

…that’s a maybe then.

Hermit’s Note: My take on the kingdom building genre, which often suffers from weak characters, low stakes and contrived challenges. Buildup will be slow, with Book 1 focused on business managment, Book 2 focused on a battle for succession and only Book 3 getting into the depths of kingdom building. There’s plenty of inventions before that point though, so if you’re here for the clever use of modern tech you’ll find quite a bit even early on.

Updates three times a week. <<less

"Overlord that isn't too dark." My first idea of the story. ... more>>

A man by the name of Rin, a 30 something year old professional gamer, dies by accidental lightning from god while playing the VRMMO game, "Endless World Online" and wakes up in another world inside his girl main character Morus.

Now how do I rise up without people finding out my abilities?

He or she now carefully and cautiously lives in this new world without causing suspicion, chatting with god, and finding his purpose in this new world. <<less

Yo, Artique here!!!
If you are new here, then let me warn you...a re-write version of this novel is being written by me. In other words, this one is dropped! Fear not, for I will be keeping the story almost the same with a bit of tweaks here and there, but all in all keeping the originality as the same!!... more>>

Find the other novel from my profile!!!
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"I request you to give up your position as the Crown Prince."
"..."
Arthur Zemira. After his mother's death, he gave up his position as crown prince to the son of the new empress to avoid civil war.
Now as the first prince of the Zemira Empire, he himself went to live in an abandoned building located in a corner of the royal palace.
Watch him grow, slowly making his way to capture the villainess, without his own knowledge. <<less

A humble [Maid] in a backwater household, Fayette was resigned to living the dull life of a proper domestic servant, slowly leveling as she cleaned the estate. However, everything changes after she discovers another path in a sudden monster attack.... more>>

What if she were to take a more... direct approach to cleaning the filth plaguing this world?
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What to expect from this novel:

-Household skills put to gruesome use in combat.
-A bit of GL romance. Eventually.
-Guillotines. Eventually.

Cover commisioned from @Risukasa_nen <<less

Having lost his parents with no relatives to take care of him and his little sister, Misa was in a dilemma. With no place to... more>> live and the inability to get a job, it truly felt like the end until a newspaper carried by the wind struck him with a "too good to be true" advertisement. Cornered and having no other choice but to cling to that little hope, the gamble he took would prove to be the turning point that he and his sister needed. Getting mistaken as a girl at the first day by the rambunctious student council president, what kind of new life will Misa lead in this academy filled with surprises? A slice of life story following Misa and all the mishaps that happen as he gets dragged along by the flow and adjusts to the new changes to his surroundings....and to himself? <<less

I was Lady Valentina Avington, the beautiful, wicked, and narcissistic villainess of a novel. When I recalled memories of my past life, I decided I wanted everything the heroine had. ... more>>

Using my knowledge of the future, I became a fake saint, the successor to my house, the future queen, and won over the male leads. When the novel began, all I had to do was dispose of the female lead.

Yet nothing was as it seemed, and before I knew it, my perfect facade fell to pieces.

“You’re not who I thought you were.”

“I despise you, Sister.”

“It’s revolting to even look at you.”

Call it ambition or greed, I would get what I wanted, by any means necessary. No matter the cost, I would definitely win.

No need to like me, I have no excuses. Will you be cheering for my downfall, like the rest of them?

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Updates weekly. <<less

They say that life is full of uncertainties, but not for me – because I have read the light novel series I have been reincarnated into.... more>>

The villainess of ‘Resonant Hearts’, Liliana Gracia Remington, was a person as poisonous as her nickname, ‘the Poison Lily of the Capital’. Her miserable life ended when she committed suicide after her fiance, the First Prince, broke their engagement and fell in love with the heroine. The character deserved her ending but that is a big ‘no thanks’ for me!

To avoid a bad ending, I guess I will have to start by preparing myself for life after my broken engagement!

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*Book cover was made with the help of Avatar Factory.

*Contains mild gore and descriptive violence. <<less

Warning: This story contains R18 content and depicts sexual acts.... more>>

Hey there, Mark Gregory here! This is the story of how I got sucked into the world of a trashy Harem manga that only lasted 12 chapters. I read it while I was high the night before and only vaguely remember anything about it....so yeah. No foresight. Also, it appears I am a brokenly powerful character, possibly the secret end boss, that was hiding in plain sight the whole time. - That is to say, the "Quiet Prince" student in their class.

My new name is Zeneff Silverscale...can you guess what I am? If you guessed overpowered godlike dragon, then you are correct! The problem is...I don't want to be evil...and I don't know enough about the story to follow along...so what do I do? I guess I will just do my best and see how things turn out.

Go with the flow, ya know? What's the worst that could possibly happen?

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

In a world of VR-MMORPG, I am feared as Death Mage. In the biggest war of VR history I died pathetically at the beginning of the battle but instead of respawning, I'm thrown into a different world.... more>>

Wait, I am in my game avatar with all the skills and max level. What? My level is far greater than people of this world.

Along with my servant Amelia, Village girl Myra, Adventurer Claire, and other beauties, I'll start my adventure and build my own empire.

Note: This is my first novel, there might be some mistakes. Feel free to give suggestions and constructive criticism is appreciated.

Join Discord: https://discord.gg/m8tJ7ux <<less

Aron's parents left him when he was six years old. Around a decade had come to pass and they never returned. All this while he ended up as a slave at the best magic school. ... more>>

Volunteering for an experiment, he never knew how drastically his life will change afterwards.

Tags will all be same as my previous story.

Please consider supporting me on the Patreon if you liked the story. All patrons will have an early access to the unreleased chapters.
https://www.patreon.com/slayer104
Support on PayPal if you want to fund the character arts.
https://www.paypal.me/rootSlayer

Thanks,
Slayer104 <<less

Life is filled with the unexpected.... more>>

Today is another normal day in life, as I passed the time with my friends to bully the cursed superd child feared in the village to show our might to her.

A water ball suddenly hit us.

The kid from the knight's office was unleashing his spell to attack us, the bully.

Never would I expect that simple water ball to create a trigger for memories to fill my brain.

I was 5 at that time, and the memories were jumbled. I don't know whether it’s mine or another's. I just know that this is not a memory of a single person.

And, from that memory, I know that I’m actually a mob...

I’m one of Sylphiette’s bullies.

You won’t know me since I am not named in any of the works, whether they were manga, novels, or even anime. Heck, I only say one word and I'm dead in the next part.

an actual mob, where I don’t even appear in either the opening or the ending of the anime.

The thing happened so suddenly.

I don’t know whether I am reincarnated, transmigrated, or just receiving some memories from someone in the real world.

The deadline is 5 years from now, the day the Metastasis incident happened. Can I be another prodigy in the Mushoku Tensei world, or will I still be another slightly better mob?

Chapter code:
E = Edited
E1/2/3 = revised 1/2/3 times
N = New

Disclaimer!

*I’m not a native, so please do tell me if you find any grammar mistakes or better word choices.

*!!! There'd be a lot of web novel parts and less Claude's POV, but it'll get focused over time, so be patient and skim if you don't like some parts. I made it So other reader Can Understand where they are in the Story. It's also my timeline note!

*Thank you very much for reading and your feedback.

*R-18 tags for gore and profanity. <<less

In the year 2043, Gabriel was a man known as the "One man army". In the Virtual reality game Deliverance Online, he made his way as an infamous mercenary, willing to do anything for the right price. He led armies into battle, assassinated Kings and even helped old ladies pick flowers. ... more>>

Until one day he refused an offer out of pride and spite from someone to powerful to refuse. With no allies to help him he was thrown into the abyss of despair and forced to watch as his life was taken from him. A pair of gods decide to give him one more chance, to do it all again. His memories were sent back 8 years in the past.
Follow Gabriel as he makes his way back to the top, using knowledge to swing things in his favor. Except this time he won't do it alone. Gabriel will face the most difficult task yet, getting along with other people.

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I do not own the rights to the cover. If it is yours, feel free to message me anytime if you want me to remove it. <<less

Alfrich Deus was an overworking salaryman who had no purpose in life. The life he had was an empty, pointless cycle of work, sleep and eating. A man who drudged through a dull life, regretting the friends and family he never made.... more>>

Alfrich's life suddenly ends when he was killed ‘accidentally’ by a clumsy God, who on realising what she had done, felt ‘remorse’ and granted him a second life. Or so he thought.

Alfrich didn’t know that he was killed on purpose in desperation, he didn’t know he was forced conscript to fight off the hordes of Nightmares.

Reborn into another world, Ezekill sets out into the world to live properly this time. Without knowing his true fate until the truth was shoved on his face.

Armed with modern knowledge fighting against all odds the world threw at him.

This story takes you on an adventure filled with tales of wonder, including enchanted swords, merciless monsters and hard magic. <<less

"A new legend will be born, she who is hailed as the Dragonian Sword Queen of Glory Mercenary Corps descends!"
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"My life will end but my name shall be eternal!"
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No one ever guessed that behind the strongest guild master in Legend Online, "Demonic Sword" Auror of the Glory Mercenary Guild, was a terminally ill girl who had less than a week left in the world. ... more>>

Aurora wished that the final moment in her life would be as brilliant as a firework in the night sky, hellbent on putting her name in the Legend Online Hall of Fame by claiming the first kill against the undefeated final boss, Dragon Empress Astrea. Then, she could die without regret.

That was it supposed to happen if she hadn't woken up inside the familiar but unfamiliar world! She had crossed into the world inside the game in her real body with a maverick title [Dragon Empress' Soulmate] and nine mysterious Oath Swords of Final Judgment!

Armed with her superior knowledge of the game and the future event, she ushered a new life from the scratch and started with a small goal: Let's rebuild the strongest mercenary guild in the world!

But why most of the members were top-class beauties?!?
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Current schedule: 1 chapter/day, everyday.

Like my story but feel that the update too slow? Read advanced chapters and exclusive content in Patreon.com/BigMarchAuthor starts from 5$/month! <<less

Amirya Aurelius was a good-for-nothing, petty princess that barely earned the term 'minor villainess' against the main protagonist, Finri, in the romance fantasy 'The One... more>> to Save the Planet.' Or at least, she was, until she remembered her life as Zefina Solas from Earth. Her plan to escape Amirya's tragic fate and enact revenge would go smoothly, if only Finri would follow the plot! <<less

As the youngest son of a Knight, Klive has to follow his family to the village of Lothar. Claiming the land awarded by the king, the compensation for their participation in the Monster Subjugations. Growing a small village into a city metropolis, they face unknown and monstrous threats whilst seeking to prove themselves on the frontier.... more>>

Unbeknownst to his family, Klive had a secret. The little lad had inherited an old velvety book that bore the secrets of a chaotic era. A mythical book that held interesting historical excerpts coming from the last dukes of the forgotten times.

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Sporadic Release :( <<less

"Lovely Goddess" was the name of the last game I played before dying. It was an ordinary Otome game with a beautiful heroine, 5 top-notch capture targets and of course a villainess.... more>>

After dying of sleep deprivation, my soul was transported to the world of the game and into the Villainess' 8-year-old body.
Now, not only do I have to cope with my own death and the loss of my family but I also have to deal with my new situation.
I'm rich, beautiful and a powerful mage. There's no way I'll die because of a dude after being given a second chance at life. Nope! Not doing this! I will not participate in this nonsense.

High school student Hazel Jennings reincarnated as Hazel Vedar, the villainess lady of the otome game “Lovely Goddess”. Rather than playing her role as a villainess, she'd rather cultivate her newfound power, work on her relationship with her newfound family and overall mind her own business. <<less

On the surface the young emperor reigns while in the shadows the ministers are in actual control. An empire whose history spans five centuries now begins to crumble as the generals whose purpose is to protect the peace begin to fight each other instead. Underneath the surface one ambitious man gathers the citizens who feel oppressed by the heavy taxation, food shortages, and threats of war. A rebellion begins to stir and soon, a rain of chaos shall begin.... more>>

In the midst of it all an orphan boy gets a second chance at life. Although, his life is not his own as it is inhabited by a video game developer. The same developer who has helped shape this world. Little did either of them know that their lives would never be the same.

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Schedule: 1-2 chapter per day (Around 2 pm est and 7 pm est.)
Chapter Lenght: 500 - 900 words (These are parts, not full chapters, therefore, the best way to read is to let them stock up then read in one go.)
Warning: Slow start, trying to focus on building up the world and characters.
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Inspirations: Crusader Kings | Mount and Blade | Romance of the Three Kingdoms <<less

“I'm cold and hungry.” ... more>>

That single thought of hers ignited the beginning. The beginning of what, you ask? Haha, how innocent.

She was great— No, no, no, that was an insult to the utter majesty she possesses. She is perfection itself; academics, beauty, ability, she had them. Yet perfection has problems in and of itself; not even she can escape the cruel irony of life. That's when things take an odd twist.

On a fateful day, she and her classmates transferred over to another world! A tale as old as time itself, no? It was the stereotypical setting; the king and his knights welcomed the bewildered heroes in a grand room. Unlike her companions, she was an exception— She was starving, furious, and observant. Who wouldn't be? But their objectives were clear; slay some form of a "Demon King". Somehow, whilst on her quest for knowledge, she obtains the privilege of obtaining power that causes the collapse of the relationship between her and the kingdom, leading to the chaotic aftermath of a disaster. A vendetta forms inside of her; one that would shake the world to its core ...

"How unsightly."

Who is she? What are these terms? Why is this happening? How will she squash the balance of power? Questions upon questions. Simply read to understand

What to expect;

> Hunger and thirst for the flesh and blood of the innocent (Light-hearted 'eating' scenes.)

> The isekai's main character not taking the 'i'm going to become an adventurer!' route (seriously, what's up with isekais and adventurer mc's?)

> A fantasy world which is basically a cut-out of Europe but with more fantasy

> Working in the fantasy version of Germany (totally not because i'm German)

> Many unanswered questions and cliff-hangers

>Gore

>Blood

>Some more blood

Information on Updates and other fun shit: https://discord.gg/NdxjsmmKq9 <<less