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

In a universe where some civilizations thrive and others struggle to survive, a hunger for power and dominance has long driven the Manskligs, or humans. But when their reckless pursuit of progress leads to their inevitable downfall, their xenogenic neighbors learn a valuable but misapprehended lesson: adaptation and innovation are essential for survival.... more>>

As technology and genetic mutations give rise to near-omnipotent embodiments of science and pseudoscientific theories being researched, a young alien-hybrid named Miya Yuna will soon discover unfathomable powers laid dormant or just now coming into creation.

Join Miya, a newly inducted Patroller of Gala Fol, on her journey through a universe of interplanetary growth, while also learning the dangers of unchecked progress where the impossible becomes increasingly possible.

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Chapters are posted every Friday-Saturday-Sunday; Critiques and praise in the form of reviews are greatly welcome!

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A young boy with a strange demeanor suddenly finds himself contending with a beautiful emerald-haired girl stuck inside of his mind. She doesn’t remember much of anything, and loves to sleep, however, it’s clear that there is a deep connection between the two of them.... more>>

The son of a mercenary, all he has known is constant travel and bloodshed. Now tied into a greater fate than anyone realizes, how will they survive being thrust onto the world stage full of powerfully gifted nobility, an ever-dominant central church, and a mysterious hidden force lurking in the shadows?

Follow Byleth as he grows up in a world of magic and mystery, grappling with powers he doesn’t entirely understand and forced to combat those who would seek the mysterious girl for their own purposes.
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You do not need knowledge about Fire Emblem to read this. The story can also be dark at points, but that is by no means the focus of the novel.

If you're interested I have a Patreon for advanced chapters - https://www.patreon.com/Kizaru_Etrus
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There is a little boy named End. And he may very well be the last little boy on Earth.
A post apocalypse story about a strange little boy in an empty world.... more>>

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

Erica C. Clayton born in the midst of slaughter of her own tribe.
Bringing her mother as the witness of a tragedy that she brought.
What tragedy can a newborn baby bring?... Only her mother will knew.... more>>

A/n : I'm not good at synopsis. So I just write about her birth <<less

#Murim #Romance #Action
On a fateful day, a boy and a girl cross-path in the depth of the forest. Lost and in need of shelter, the boy let her live with him in a wooden house built beside an ancient tree.... more>>

Years of harmony passed by and their bonds grew stronger than ever, regarding the other as their own family, perhaps, even closer than that. But everything, no matter good or bad, must come to an end.

On one evening, the teenage boy shared a startling discovery.
“Your brother… I found him”

Overwhelmed by a surge of emotions, her eyes quivered as the memories she had long suppressed and locked away began to haunt her once again.

The desire to send justice to the murderer of her father and mother. The one that cruelly killed them with the knife in his hand on the cold windy night. The one that chased her away tirelessly to the faraway land.

Her loving brother...

And on that evening, the two had a long and heavy discussion. The boy urged her to seek and exact her revenge.
“Then, how about you?”
“Sorry… but I can’t go with you,” he replied with a bittersweet smile.

In the end, the girl yielded and made up her mind to confront her brother. However, unbeknownst to her, something happened when the dawn finally arrived.

The boy… he was found missing.
It was as if he had vanished into thin air, leaving behind only a single clue to his whereabouts. The hint pointed directly at her brother.

And so, she goes. As she cast one last glance at the ancient tree behind her, a flood of memories from her time with the boy overwhelmed her.
And yet, it only reaffirmed her conviction once again and powered herself to face the unknown future in front of her, leaving everything that she cherished before behind.
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From a fateful union to an unforeseen separation. Even vengeance born from betrayal was faltering in the grand scheme of fate.
One could only ask… how will this story play out? <<less

Tatsumi Noah's life was going to be as usual, boring and quiet, something he was used to. ... more>>

However, when a tsunami swallows him and 7 other children, only to wake up in a strange world with a small device in his hand and a silver hedgehog as a companion everything ceased to be normal.

"Digital... world?" <<less

I died, I suppose. And now, I am in hell, living a second life as one of the demons.... more>>

Or that is what it seems has happened, anyway. The dark elves are a subterranean race, who have a dark ritual in which one of their children have their soul spliced and merged together in a Frankenstein manner with the powerful earth-elemental spirits known as gnomes. I was one such child, and I was born in this life retaining the memories of both my previous lives.

And now I must survive in this hell in which my entire society expects me, a normal teen boy in my previous life and a lowly gnome wandering the Agarath in my other, to be some form of slaughtering warrior for their dark and war-crazed society.

In this hopeless situation, the only ray of light that shines is the promise. There are others like me. I am not the only one who retained memories of my previous life on Earth, and I must find them so I can escape this dark fate.

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This is a parallel series to my Key to the Void series. You do not need to read Key to the Void to follow this series, but they do take place in the same world and at the same time period, and reading both series will help the reader have a more complete understanding of the bigger picture behind the scenes that is unfolding between the two stories.

TL;DR The central plot of either series can be easily enjoyed alone, but those who want to dig deep into the lore should absolutely read both. <<less

After the tragic loss of her mother, Solvei and her tribal family of áed — a nomadic race of beings made entirely of flame —... more>> flee their pursuers through the wasteland. But when unexpected events separate Solvei from her tribe, she finds herself alone and vulnerable in unknown lands. Now, with no clear path forward, Solvei must grow as both a person and in strength to survive her uncertain future. <<less

World Fargone is a story set in the modern world that will be introduced to a whole new world and a lot of mythical creatures... more>> that were once believed to never have even existed in the world they once knew as normal <<less

What does it mean to be a dragon master? what does it truly entail to be a lorekeeper? ... more>>

"Do you know the true meaning behind the role you have chosen to undertake? I can most assure you it is not always a happy one nor is it one that can be take lightly. You've a gift that makes you shine like no other within the valley of dragons but to truly grow to your great potential you need to have various experiences."

"why are you so familiar to me like someone i knew in the past yet so very different from what i remember?"

"oh my has the little fairy fallen for the lonely dragon perhaps?"

"if we meet again in the future i hope we remember each other and can become friends."

okay sooooo this is my first time writing a story and to be quite honest. i've no idea what i'm doing so i'd appreciate any type of constructive criticism and advice. Seriously.

Updates will probably be irregular as i'm still ironing out how i want the story and world to go.

story elements will contain
slight age changes
mechanics and moves up to gen 9
references to other regions and their events
darker take on certain themes and elements
death of either pokemon or people (no there wont be a death per chapter but when it happens its sad) <<less

The small town of Smithport is all young Seth has ever known. He hungers for adventure, but there is only one way out of town:... more>> the endless Road. <<less

William, a bionically enhanced super-soldier, was Earth's last hope against an enigmatic invading force. Engineered for greatness by brilliant scientists, including his own father, he was meant to mature his extraordinary powers in the vastness of space before returning as humanity's protector.... more>>

However, destiny had a different journey in mind. A critical malfunction sent his spacecraft crashing onto the bewildering planet of Xerxes, a land teeming with mythical creatures beyond imagination. Here, William finds himself surrounded by an array of humanoid beasts - from dwarves and elves to goblins and ogres - as well as mythical animals like phoenixes and hippogriffs.

Guided by an advanced AI system with a mind of its own, William begins an enthralling journey of self-discovery into this alien realm. Under the mentorship of Moj Dak, one of Xerxes' legendary wizard guardians, William unlocks his untapped magical talents and forges an unbreakable bond with the mystical world around him.

Yet greater forces are at play. A cruel twist of destiny has made William the unwilling host to General Ja'aduk, a malevolent warlock hungry for power. With catastrophe looming, he must confront the warlocks that plot to bathe Xerxes in apocalyptic darkness and emerge as the magical realm's prophesied savior.

In a land where ancient sorcery and futuristic technology collide, the fate of Xerxes' mythical inhabitants rests on William's shoulders. Will his bionic enhancements and blossoming magical mastery be enough to defeat the warlocks' wrath and cement his destined hero status across this bewildering, beastly planet? <<less

Lior Sova often wishes she could be normal. It would be one thing if she could fly or turn invisible, but seeing the future comes with all sorts of complications, especially when her body is still in the present. Unfortunately, in a world where such special abilities are rare, no one believes she is anything more than clumsy and inattentive, until she receives an invitation to the mysterious boarding school down the road. As Lior finally begins to understand her abilities, she must learn to navigate a changing present and uncertain future. Luckily, she just might make some friends along the way.... more>>

Updates are going to be a bit all over the place for now.

Without further ado, I hope you enjoy! <<less

"Aether Nexus: Curse of Hatred" follows the story of a fateful encounter between a young boy named Dama, orphaned from a devasting plague, with the ability to imbue life energy into inanimate objects, and a mysterious girl named Giona, who is found one morning unconscious on a riverbank, covered in numerous bruises, with one peculiar mark on her collarbone and the ability to raise the dead, a manifestation or "curse" of her witch heritage.... more>>

Helping her back to his cabin, Dama spends years caring for and nurturing Giona while also introducing her to the residents of Enohay Village within Enohay Valley. Slowly, as Dama teaches Giona how to read, write, and speak properly, she reveals more and more of her abused and secluded childhood at the hands of black hooded figures, all due to her being a witch. Resolving to protect her, Dama reassures Giona that she doesn't need to worry about her past anymore, that she's safe with him, and that he'll never leave her side.

However, those who so callously experimented and subjected her to their cruel tests were not pleased with losing their prized test subject, their shadow loomed large over Enohay Valley, ultimately setting the stage for an event the Continent of Eranovum would ever forget, even two hundred years from now... <<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

A series of short stories.
Some are mundane, others are tantalizing. Feel-goods and let-downs. Happy and horrific. All memories are welcomed here, though some might... more>> have preferred to be forgotten. <<less

The Demon lord has risen again!! The once-defeated demon lord has been revived once more by a dark cult, and now the stage is set for a decisive battle against good and evil!... more>>

In order to stop the demon lord's plan of dominating the world, Kingdoms have chosen their heroes and sent them on a journey. However, for the small kingdom of hoffnung, they really didn't care that much about it. But, since the others pressured them into doing it, they sent... a child? of a dying tribe?! needless to say, it was a controversial decision, but the child was eager to do become the hero, so they just kind of send him along the way on his grand quest.

Follow the adventures of Kunna Pavarlez as he slowly grows into a full-blown hero and meet good friends along the way!

[Tags are updated as the story progresses] <<less

He was called a monster by everyone and was treated as such. Cursed, whipped and left to die in a cave in the name of... more>> punishment, even though when he was just a five-year-old boy. Despite this, he tried his best to prove himself to his only family, the one he called his father, but failed. He thought he was going to die like this, but luck had something else stored for him. Three choices he can choose from and the path he takes on will lead to his doom or rise? That's his journey in finding the meaning behind the word mage and becoming one in the end. A journey intertwined by worldly disasters and cunning faces.
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~Updates 3-5 Chapters Every Month~ <<less

Rushia had always dreamed of becoming a knight like in her bedtime stories, though she held no noble aspirations of protecting others. In her mind,... more>> knights were simply cool, like the heroes in tales that filled children’s heads with dreams of glory. But everyone seemed to think highly of her without her knowing. <<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

Jack is supposedly a regular kid who moves from Colorado to Centerville, New York. At his new school he encounters some quirky characters, including a male teacher who crossdresses! Jack will learn much more than he bargained for, both about the school and himself over the course of the year. Will he ever be the same?... more>>

Rain is copyright Jocelyn Samara <<less

Alice starts crushing on the new girl in school. She befriends this girl only to discover she is not new at all - she is... more>> trans and transitioned over the summer.
The two girls become closer over the course of the next few months, and perhaps become something more... <<less

Tinea Bellator-Inistor is tired. She has done this five times now, and she can't seem to escape her fate no matter what she does. She's doomed to die by the time she turns eighteen, and she's sick of it. The Oracle has framed her for her poisoning again and again, and she doesn't know why the Oracle hates her so much, but she knows there's no fighting someone that sees the future.... more>>

But, she wants to live anyway. She wants to live.

Maybe this time will be different.

A/N: I have a discord up, so go ahead and join if you enjoy the story! https://discord.gg/hJAgYv9dXv <<less

Brothers separated by "it". The tale of a futuristic apocalyptic world where everything is blood. Can he find his brother? Will he find remains of his body or his smiling brother? What truth will he discover?... more>>

(Pls read!! This is only a oneshot. There will only be one chapter for now. I'm still starting off and trying something new. Sorry) <<less