"Have you ever stood with nothing but pride holding you up? Breath only out of stubbornness? Fight solely due to the thought of dying without one irks you more than any fear of pain?" ... more>>

"I did not know how powerful a motivation pettiness could be until today."

"It’s a shame I will soon die."

The MC died as a rat cornered, passing in a violent fit. He will now embark on a new path in a new world. Step, by step, neither rushing, nor lazing, he will climb the mountains and enjoy the views along the way.

A system, but not an OP system, in fact it will be pretty minor. The story will be a mix of meta and classics. A cross between slice-of-life and adventure. It is simply a tale of a journey belonging to one offered a second chance.

I will not hold back on swearing, mature topics, adult concepts, gore and there is a possibility for sexual content in the future, but I will not go out of my way to force anything. <<less

Iwan is a traverser from earth.
When he got home from work he had an accident with truck-kun
Maybe this is the Karma
Now he... more>> is in the world of the Gods and Devil
Gods fight for Light
and the devil wants darkness
The world can never be peaceful until one party rules over another
Maybe this is Karma
which led Iwan to determine the fate of another world <<less

This story is inspired by the already existing Manga called Record of Ragnorok/Shuumatsu no Valkyrie. I borrow some elements from that story so please go check out that story. Also as a warning, this story contains religious figures and figures from all the different pantheons. So if you'll be offended by this I highly advise you to not read this story.... more>>

Does humanity deserve to continue to go? Murder, lust, rape, envy, pollution, racism, hate, pride, greed, these are only a few reasons why the gods see it fit wipe humanity from the face of the Earth. Many humans may agree with the gods, that They're a lost cause but one being within the court of the gods has spent time on Earth among humans, and after they joined the court of the gods they've spent their every waking moment observing humans of the present and the past. So they propose an idea. Ragnorok. A tournament where 13 humans face off against 13 gods to decide the fate of humanity. <<less

A novel set in the hyper-space of New Earth according to the prophecies of Blue Star ...

Biography of micheal jackson's death... more>>

Edit: this story is ranked 9 in buddhism <<less

When the Manchu invasion of China gave birth to the Qing Dynasty, the famous Shaolin Temple met its end at the hands of the empire. Only five practitioners of Shaolin kung fu managed to make it out alive. And it is there they swore to oppose the Qing Dynasty and restore native Han rule to China. However, it's been almost three hundred years since that oath was taken.... more>>

Jin Qilin is a student of the Shaolin monks, trained as an exorcist of demons and malevolent spirits. A shadow stains his very soul, following him like a haunting specter as he wanders China, slaying demons to get ever closer to the creature that orchestrated the destruction of a little village in Fujian. Though he quickly finds himself at odds with his goal. Is he the hunter or the hunted? Is he confronting his past or running from it? Must he trek this road alone? <<less

This a Journey about someone from the earth being reborn to a celestial place where is just a small star connect with the Infinity cosmos and The person from earth took the race where he was born there and started evolving the star he was into something very big and his race started to evolve as he started dominating other universes and many domains towards Eternal Path,... more>>

Warning: There will be many realms of the many multi universes and something bigger than even the mc will go dominate other realms but there will and original content like the place where all the universe connect the will many novels that he travels for resources and many things to do is not all about just going to the domain leaving there will many powerful cosmos and very things I been writing this novel for a bit time new at writing and the cultivation realms will from the main world <<less

If you're here looking for an overpowered protagonist in a fantasy world fighting off the evil, with the ability to wreck everything in his path,
this isn't the place.
Because these stories
are about myself and for myself
and I am everything that the opposite of an "overpowered protagonist": queer, weird, confusing, and quite weak ... more>>

Born with a gift, I can see what others cannot
sometimes its useful, sometimes it really bothers me, all times super annoying and kinda weird
Anyway, I'm just here to note down my queer experiences with the other side so I don't forget
So, I cannot promise that I will update regularly (also still being in school)
Whether you believe them or not, it will be your choice and judgement to make
After all, "the common belief shapes reality." <<less

Rama Leeroy had been chosen by a deity to get summoned to another world to be its hero. In order for it to happen, he'd... more>> have to die in his old one. Unfortunately for the deity, Rama has no intention of dying and leaving his old world behind. <<less

Be not afraid.
I bring good news from Above.
Death is not the end.
You have lived before, and will live again.
Remember, and live... more>> again as you did before. <<less

This is a joke. Don't take it seriously.
based on dragon ball z
story made by 2 people
some chapters will try to be serious... more>> those will be made by me ssxzss
and the stupid one will be made by JJ <<less

What if you could visit a temple and through no work of your own cheat your way into enlightenment?
Don't ask for something you're not... more>> willing to receive.
This is a work of trans horror/gender horror, with all that implies.
CW: Ambiguous identity death, unreality, Implied child abuse/neglect
Cover art by Toyen (Tous les éléments (Les quatre éléments) [1950]) <<less

In a different world , in a different time...across the universe a soul from Earth struggles to survive. A world plagued with war, monsters, demon's, natural disasters and many more dangers, a human soul preserves. Where humans fly and the oceans boil
, a human not of this world painfully
survives using his system.... more>>

But even with those, he doesn't give up, he struggles against the heavens, against the river of destiny, his words haunting his enemies....his face their haunting their dreams in the night as he chuckles to himself.

"Crimson Wolf....going dark."

This will also be on RoyalRoad <<less

Liang Zhi is a brilliant scholar who has been traveling the world of Xincia for centuries, seeking knowledge and wisdom wherever he can find it. Though he is not a cultivator, he possesses a unique power - immortality. After consuming a spiritual herb at the age of 35, he discovered that he would not die and would revive after 12 hours with all personal memories reset.... more>>

Now 350 years old, Liang Zhi's journey takes him across the vast and mythical world of Xincia, where ancient gods and mystical beings still roam the lands. As he travels, he must navigate through complex political intrigues, strategic battles, and warring factions, all while keeping his true identity as an immortal scholar hidden. His mastery of martial arts and strategic thinking make him a formidable opponent, and he is often called upon to use his skills to resolve conflicts or turn the tide of battle. As Liang Zhi uncovers the mythos and secrets of Xincia, he begins to understand the true nature of his immortality and its connection to the ancient powers that shape the world. He must use all his skills and wits to navigate the treacherous waters of Xincia, where every step could lead to danger or discovery. With the addition of these tags, the story becomes even richer and more intricate, drawing on elements of mythology, warfare, and espionage to create a world that is both fantastical and grounded in reality. <<less

In a desperate attempt to keep the peace over her imperial country Joseum, the Empress Consort Nanbakho Hanchae Hanuel-Ji settles for to unite her kingdom with the Gracemarin Empire led by Emperor George Winters IV by having her son, the 4th Prince Hanchae Kyung-Do enter a marriage with her cousin-in-law's niece Wilhelmina Riverwell.... more>>

Of course, things aren't so forthcoming in good spirits, especially when Kyung-Do does his best to avoid his childhood friend and cousin-in-law, even though he can't get the bigender noblewoman out of his heart and mind.

But what happens when the engaged couple give into their love for each other, while the country that surrounds them is threatened by the arrival of civil war between the ruling kingdom of Sanguem and the neighboring kingdom of Joneum, especially since Kyung-Do is already married to his other cousin Manbak Eun-Joo, who vies for the prince's love out of cunning jealousy?

And what happens when Wilhelmina's former betrothed, the 3rd Prince Sanaiya Yukimura from Touseiji, returns into her life once again only to be determined to reclaim his former bride?

And should Wilhelmina decide who owns his heart, what will happen should Joseum go to war with each other while Touseiji watches from afar? <<less

Remember taking all those trips with your parents and every time you got going, someone inevitably asks the question "are we there yet"? Yeah, this is nothing like that. This short story has everything that nobody wants!... more>>

Gods? Greek, Norse, Eldritch, you bet!
Mythology? In moderate amounts.
Jokes? So many you'll start to wonder where the actual story is!
Things so obscure to the average person that you might need to grab an encyclopedia? What kind of story would this be without those!
Romance? No, we've got everything else though, including the kitchen sink.
Poop throwing? You bet we do!
A protagonist that uses their mind? Absolutely not! I mean, they aren't even a living being, technically, and they certainly aren't biological in origin.

While this story is tagged as a gender bender, the protagonist is non-binary/gender fluid. What this means is that the pronoun usage is irrelevant in terms of telling the actual story. The pronoun choices made are simply a reflection of the isolated main character's perception of self based on its own understanding of the world, just as the individual inside Plato's cave, would have no understanding of being male or female.
This short story was also inspired by the Chinese novel "Journey to the West" (also known by the titles "Monkey" and "The Monkey King") credited as being written by Wu Cheng'en. <<less

Read the full series: https://xcel.blog/... more>>

Unkempt high school genius Rinkaku Harigane has always dreamt of being a master Architect. However, when he receives a mysterious ritual knife in a package from his estranged father, his school is suddenly attacked by demonic creatures! A high-stakes conflict from ancient times has been unearthed, and Rin is thrust into the storm’s centre. How will Rin and his allies combat the threat of the sinister Japanese Parapsychological Research Organisation? To survive, they will need to excel.

Art Credits to Joan Munroe and ArriTheRavenLady.

Copyright © 2023 Luxierre. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning, or otherwise without written permission from the author. It is illegal to copy this book, post it to a website, or distribute it by any other means without permission. <<less

The earth shattered violently on that fateful day, unleashing swarms of supernatural mosquitos with a bite that imbued powers - and Jamaica would never be the same.... more>>

When a massive earthquake rocks the island, deep fissures rupture open spewing forth Coco Mosquitos carrying a mysterious parasitic venom. Those bitten find themselves unalive or gifted with incredible abilities - shape-shifting, dreadlock lightning, and more.

But with these powers come great responsibility, and enemies arise to spread chaos. Now a group of gifted youths must embrace their destiny as Jamaica's next generation of heroes to defend their homeland from the dark forces threatening its future.

A/N: Some dialogues are written in Jamaican dialect to capture the authenticity of the island's language. However the overall narrative is in standard English, which retains its readability. For better understanding of the dialect, you can view the basic glossary at the link below, but as you read the story, you'll come to grasp it very quickly.

Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/88160246 <<less

Since the ancient times, many mortals have believed in the passage of afterlife. That belief comes along with its association with various other prospects such as rebirth, karma, souls, and punishment. These few words successfully create a medley of incongruous fear. Powerless, the living stay blissfully ignorant of a whole new world above their head.... more>>

Zhang Xiyu died centuries ago. Upon reaching Hell he discovered that there indeed could be death after dying. Once betrayed by the ruler when he was alive, twice betrayed by the ruler when he was dead. But those are matters of the past. The souls crying under his palm would never imagine that once upon a time, Zhang Xiyu was one of them.

This is the story of his survival in the jungle abandoned by Lord Enma.

"Whatever did Zhang Xiyu do to tame this hellhole?!" <<less

In the 25th century on planet Arcadia, Beto wants to explore what lies beyond a settlement that no one is allowed to go out of, and an AI is suddenly afraid of death.... more>>

The story uncovers the mysteries of living on planet Arcadia and investigates what it means to be human through an intricately built world with many twists and turns. <<less

After accidentally getting herself killed in a fiery accident, Ash finds herself having become an Urban Legend.
A girl who was burned alive will... more>> burn your target if you call her name on a crossroad in Tokyo, but don't call her name more then three, or you will suffer her fate. <<less

A third Doctor and Jo story set during the days when the Doctor was exiled to Earth and acted as scientific adviser to UNIT. ... more>> Also set in 19th Century India.
Can the Doctor and Jo solve the mystery of the Indian Rope Trick or will the Masters of Illusions destroy the whole of reality? <<less

In a world teeming with countless continents, races, kingdoms, and empires, only the great lineage clans wielding power and the successors of gods leading religious... more>> factions held sway. Darkness was the enemy of this entire world. But what about a seed cursed by darkness? That's Rauf. A seed cursed by fate, a child that should have never existed. Because in fate, there was neither a path nor a future written for him. Yet even fate had to yield to a mother's defiance. The seed that was never meant to be born grew into a sapling. Now, in this harsh world, he carves his own path, proving that talent isn't everything. His curses, instead of hindering, became a source of power for his purposes. Remember, if you give a knife to someone with a purpose, that knife will achieve its purpose. <<less

what happens when a normal man dies, does he enters the karmic cycle of reincarnation or does he go to heaven or hell, or does he just disappears into eternal darkness for David it was a bit of everything, as he dies he is reborn as a baby into the world of cultivation, where he finds just how cruel and magical this world is as he is forced to grow just to survive to live...............................................................................................................this is my first work ever so forgive me for any inconvenience my mc in the start will be aimless when he slowly develops he will find aim and goal in this second life... more>>

Names in this setting are presented with the family name before the given name (ie. Lastname firstname). <<less

Akane Mitsuro ran away from home at 18 following an argument between her and her parents, wanting to show the world that she can do better than college and getting a regular job and to follow her dreams and ambitions. ... more>>

2 years later, she ended up in a rundown apartment, her electricity working just often enough to not leave her computer dead and her waterpipes only running when they feel like it. Being at her wits end failing as an author, she pushes aside her pride and does what no author dares to do;
she goes online, and begs for help from strangers.

This is the story of how her shit stories just may end up a little less shit after all. <<less