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

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

A pair of assassins terrorize the noble class of the planet Liberna and are hunted by the Guardians, each of which have their own hang-ups and secrets to hide. On Earth a vigilante known as the Claw with strange powers is easily escaping capture. And above all a strange Puppeteer is pulling the strings.... more>>

Also on my wordpress, Wattpad, and Royal Road <<less

WARNING: The Idea for this story came to because I made notes,while drunk and under the effects of a lot of caffeine, about a recurring nightmare of mine, made into a presentable fantasy story. If you suffer from arachnophobia or have problems with body and eldritch horror, this story might not be for you.... more>>

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Betrayed by fellow pilgrims and thrust into an ancient spider pit, Caroline is tortured for a long time. But when her Pilgrim class finally evolves, the true horror only begins. <<less

Jace attempts to flee from his former allies with James's journal in a hazy sequence of events, dialogue, and past occurances that the reader must attempt to piece together to figure out what's going on behind the scenes.... more>>

As Jace attempts to uncover the truth behind his friends' betrayal, Jace will have to tangle with his former allies, current friends, and ruthless enemies as he makes his way across the continent with the Wanderers trying to kill him and James's grimoire in hand.

For less grammatical errors and more chapters, check out Legend of Limits on RoyalRoad!
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/60515/legend-of-limits <<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

Terry Barclay is a directionless young man. While a talented musician, he has no prospects for a career in his isolated, country town. Fortunately, an organization called Skyfleet is recruiting, an exploratory and peacekeeping armada of flying ships. One which is manned by humans and creatures alike.... more>>

After only two years of service, he will be able to join Skyfleet's Orchestra of Lights. Though before he can get there, his path will intercept the intrigue of the greater world and its colorful characters. These include a cantankerous dwarven scientist, a radicalized socialist princess, a rock golem dreaming of being a star chef, a snarky former pirate, a mysterious priest, and a friendly queen of a hive of giant insects who also have a love for music.

As a threat from over the horizon digs into the shadows, will Skyfleet and its new recruits be able to rise to the challenge? Or will the flying armada crash and burn, taking the republic it serves down with it? The future is always up for grabs... if it speaks in half-truths.

Author's Note: Star Trek meets Gaslamp Fantasy/Dieselpunk. This story is a work in progress. While I'm trying to avoid seriously changing already-posted chapters, there is a chance of it happening. <<less

It's the year 756, blade magic was all BUT forgotten. The journey was to kill the last wizard. Will the four friends be able to complete their mission? Let's find out, shall we?... more>>

Collab story with BooKiller1234! <<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

When darkness visited their little world, everyone was forced to make sacrifices. But was it really his love for his people that forced the Chief to sacrifice the childhood of a little boy? Everyone had to make a sacrifice in whatever version of justice or revenge they wanted. But was it fear or opportunity that led to the blood bath within the Minyama? Who is really in control and who is just a pawn.... more>>

When his mother was murdered a few days after he survived an attempt on his life, proclaimed future leader of the Martial world Ben together with the mysterious newcomer Anopa roamed the world in search of answers. With the masked men as their only leads they were riding on their grief and need for revenge.

They were accompanied by the healer Talia, Ben's betrothed Nora and Nora's soulmate Dante. Every step closer to the truth is a step closer to their doom. Join them on their journey as they try to uncover who's coming after them and their people.

Darkness unleashed the Unforgotten to wipe out the Martial World forcing our naïve but deceitful heros to search for the masked men before they are erased from existence. Everyone had to make sacrifices in pursuit for answers and survival.

Cover Credit Lady Macbeth <<less

A start for someone and a creation of nonsense (probably) inside a Dimensional story that I hope you enjoyed. This is a fanfic of MPS Society, and other fandoms included. Every character that isn't new to your ears isn't mine. ... more>>

Also, if I somehow don't post a chapter, I probably still polishing and fixing the chapters I've published. I'm growing up, and I now see the beginning chapters as if I'm seeing trash.

Enjoy. <<less

When an unknown series of airships begins to threaten the skyspace, a continent made up of grand airships housing ancient weapons with unknown power, three... more>> young adults must go on a journey of self-discovery while trying to prevent the weapons falling into the wrong hands. <<less

Xiao Yi "Frost" was only 15 years old when he entered an esports team alongside his childhood friends. He was the youngest person to win the world championship trophy. And then, his team disbanded and he disappeared.... more>>

[@X-Frost: I'm retired!]
[@Everyone else: Did we consent to that? Get back here.]

Frost left the esports world, and three years later there was a boy with light blue eyes who always slept on his brother's stream dubbed "Sleeping God". <<less

After getting flattened by a truck, the last thing D.M expected was not only waking up all fine without injuries, but also waking up in a combined novel world as one of the 'Original Protagonists' of said worlds.... more>>

There was all but one major difference though, which was the fact that this novel was an 'Urban Villain Novel', and the true 'Protagonist' was the Young Master from whom this whole story was written from their point of view.

Now armed with nothing but a waning meta-knowledge of future events that are ever-changing, as the system and the cheats went to the Young Master, D.M has no intentions of dying a dog’s death.

And as for a life filled with luxury, power, and other niceties? As someone who lived a destitute, poverty-filled life in the past, it's only natural that he wants it.

And if a life of peace between him and the new Protagonist can't be realized, then even if he has to get rid of him and all in his path...

He’ll make sure that it happens. <<less

Life's a royal mess! One minute, Raven's a top-tier assassin close to killing her worst enemy, and the next? She's waking up in frilly dresses... more>> as Asteria's Princess Seraphina!
When elite assassin Raven is killed on a mission to eliminate Prince Alexander of Ironhold, she doesn’t expect a second act! But fate’s got a flair for drama and she awakens in the body of Princess Seraphina - turns out both of them are the victims of a treacherous conspiracy.
Raven's new plan is to get revenge on the traitors while juggling royal duties, ballroom dances, and - oh yes - a fake engagement to her former enemy, Prince Alexander!
A pretend romance with the prince is Raven's ticket to getting close to the villains. But things get complicated when her "pretend" feelings start feeling very... real.
Is Prince Hartley not the bad guy after all?
Turns out, falling in love might just be the most dangerous mission yet! <<less

500 years ago, the Goddess of Order, Meena, chose a mortal whom she fancied and made him her champion, bestowing upon him great power that... more>> ensured he never lost a war and he always prevailed in the face of adversity. The 'Jojoh Meena', the blessing of the Goddess of Order, was passed down from the mortal whom she favored and down through the line of his male descendants who became Kings of the Kingdom of Binoria. The descendants, with the power of the Goddess, waged war against their rival Kingdoms. Nearly wiping out the kingdom of Kolotia who defied their rule. Subjugating the Remu and the Talisi Kingdoms and forcing them to pay an annual penance to the mighty Binoria to ensure their fate doesn't mirror that of Kolotia. Vayin Vigon, present king of Binoria and holder of the blessing of the Goddess as his ancestors before him, sits on the red throne of the most powerful kingdom in the realm, Binoria. King Vayin Vigon is unstoppable in and out of the field of battle and his reign of tyranny seems to have no end. But unbeknownst to King Vayin is a Kolotian shepherd named Ishar, a young man who catches the eye of the God of Chaos, a malevolent God named Ovek who seeks to right the wrong done to the realm 500 years ago by the Goddess Meena. As the Goddess of Order gave to the Kings of Binoria so must the God of Chaos take from Ishar so as to restore balance within the realm. And the price deemed fit to be paid by Ishar so as to be the champion of Chaos, is the young Kolotian's sanity. Will madness be enough to overcome tyranny? <<less

-The System –Post Apocalyptic -Aliens -Technology -Cultivation -LITRPG elements -Space Exploration -Mind opening -Dungeon Core -Space Ship -First person view -Reality bending -Grand space adventure series start... more>>

Have you ever noticed things you can't explain with logic or current science? Have you ever encountered situations that are borderline paranormal? Have you ever considered that all those Isekai and LITRPG books you have read could have an element of truth?

I was dreaming one time, and it came true. After that, everything changed. The system really did come to Earth, and the orcs invaded. However, I wouldn't let evil forces win.

This is the story of how I lost my old life but was granted tremendous power. I brought the fight to those who attacked Earth and found an actual path to ascension along my journey. However, I also learned that power is relative, and what seems like a strength can also be a weakness.

This story contains elements of spiritualism, wuxia, cultivation, manna use, dungeon cores, and technical marvels typically seen in space warfare novels. Additionally, there may be unnerving elements, including assassinations, cloak-and-dagger, manipulation, sexual situations, and other thought-provoking plotlines. Read at your own risk. The path of cultivation begins!

****UPDATE****
For those of you who have been waiting for an update, here it is!

The full 90,000-word book is now going through editing. It will tentatively be released at the end of May. The book will be available on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and a softcover edition. There may be an audible release later on.

If you would like to pre-order, here is the link:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWF59YQW

If you want to support the development of the next book in the series, you can buy the full art as an NFT:
https://opensea.io/assets/ethereum/0x860dcfcd855d96cd6babfeb9674afbbcd7ec0060/1 <<less

Night is not eternal, but memories are....
Walking a path covered with hidden thorns, saving even a small dying animal can change the course of... more>> history written in stone. "I Shuren will steal the swords of the underworld, I will kill, I will plunder, even if I have to tear off my limbs I will find the truth hidden behind that veil of mist."
Miserably on the ground and with her last remaining breath she raised her dying face, standing there without any sign of fatigue she looked at him as if he were an inanimate being.
"What are you...?" said the man before he died in that holy church.
"I don't know..." <<less

The characters from "Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children" are back for another adventure. This fanfiction expands with new characters and villains and a thrilling... more>> storyline.
The MPHfPC content is not mine !!
All rights to their owners
Everything else is original tho! <<less

In the final battle against the demon lord, the world lost its hero, who died after defeating the great evil. The world should have entered an era of peace following the demon lord's demise. Instead, it plunged deeper into chaos, born from conspiracy and deceit. Now, the question remains: will the world of Solandis succumb to annihilation, or will someone rise from the hero's ashes?... more>>

Aria, a half-elf and the apothecary of the Hero's party, survived a grim fate caused by the betrayal of those she trusted. Struggling to keep her faith and hope alive, she embarks on a journey to find justice in an unjust world. However, the death of the demon lord did not mark the end of evil; another, more powerful entity took its place. Now, without the hero and her friends, Aria must confront her fears as she navigates a world plunged into constant darkness. <<less

Kawashima Shinzo is a peculiar man. He picks up one skill, masters it, perfects it, then discards it in favor of learning another skill. He has never looked back at his achievements, and is always moving forward.... more>>

Despite his cold and detached demeanor, lies beneath a very unconventionally compassionate side. In this world where fictions of begone era can come to life on a summoner's will, he has dedicated his mission to one fiction - Aladdin's Lamp.

He wants that omnipotent wish-granting device for a single wish—to cure the comatose girl named Aoi. She is the daughter of a woman he loves, Akane, but for him life is a tragedy. Akane is already married to someone she loves. That'll not stop him from wasting his life on her child, Aoi, who means nothing to him but simultaneously everything. <<less

While roaming through the riverbank. Tatsumi found a blue stone with an ancient rune engraved on it. ... more>>

Excited, he showed it to the Chief of the village.

The elderly Chief said with a smile and hearty laugh when seeing the exhilarated look of the boy's expression.

‘‘It says in legend, blue stone with rune engraved on it is a symbol of dream link that connects the person holding it to another person much further and further away from him or her through the process of dream while sleeping.’’

‘‘Though the person would only meet each other in dreams at first, but gradually as their meeting continues to increase through the amount of times they meet. The blue stone would interconnect their fate together, eventually converging and the two people would be able to meet each other in reality.’’ <<less

Embark on a journey into the heart of chaos; A tale where worlds burn, monstrous forces emerge, and cosmic entities cast their shadows. As chaos unfolds, heroes rise, navigating the unpredictable odyssey ahead. Join our protagonist in this riveting narrative where inner strength and cunning intellect pave the way to triumph over unimaginable challenges. Awakening in a world on the edge, what will you do?... more>>

I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com
https://www.royalroad.com/profile/344113/fictions <<less

From the moment I saw her, I knew she was special and unique. I felt such a strong connection in the interlinked, as if there is a red thread of fate that bound them together. I was sure I never would be another person like her, with her beauty, wit, and kindness.
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In a world in which Lucy Heartfilia is selected to be one of the promises of the crown prince Natsu Dragneel. She is chosen among many other girls due to their beauty, intelligence, and kindness. Lucy is whisked away to the royal palace, where it passes through a rigorous training to become a wife's proper for a prince. They will learn about... more>> the etiquette, politics, and history, as well as honing their skills in the arts and music. In the meantime, the prince Dragneel observe carefully all his promises, trying to decide which one of them will be your future wife.

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If you like the story and want to see more, take a look at my Patreon, where you'll find several chapters ahead of the public. And you'll also be helping me reach my dream of being a full-time writer.
https://www.patreon.com/Natsuki_ <<less

In a world where humans coexist with supernatural creatures, the Ceal Corporation secretly maintains a fragile balance between the two realms. Unbeknownst to most humans, these supernatural beings are a constant presence, hiding in plain sight. The corporation's enigmatic figurehead, Sir Humberly Strickland, is a powerful vampire with a hidden agenda, and he recruits individuals to help maintain this tenuous equilibrium.... more>>

Enter Jane D'Ark, a young woman with an unremarkable life working as an administrative assistant for Ceal Corp. Unbeknownst to her; she possesses a unique ability that makes her crucial in Sir Humberly's plan. Jane's world turns upside down when she is thrust into a dark and perilous realm where humans are pawns in a secret war between supernatural factions.

As Jane struggles to navigate this treacherous new reality, she becomes entangled in a dangerous masquerade of deception, rhapsody, and reverie. She discovers that her role goes beyond mere pawn; she is the key to maintaining the balance between the worlds. Jane must unlock her hidden potential, form alliances with enigmatic creatures, and master her newfound powers if she hopes to survive.

With each step into the supernatural underworld, Jane unveils shocking secrets about her own identity, and the true intentions of Ceal Corp. Loyalties will be tested, alliances forged and broken, and the fate of both the human and supernatural realms will hang in the balance. In a world where monsters wear masks, and reality is never what it seems, Jane D'Ark must embrace her destiny as a savior or risk plunging both worlds into chaos. <<less