Yan BarCarran has never felt at home. She’s an orphan among her extended family, a spacer among the ground dwellers while at school, and a one-in-a-million oddity born with the ability to use the God-given power. Still, at least at the Academy, an elite theological school where those with the power are sent to train, she knows where she stands. Her peaceful life falls apart when she receives her apprenticeship invitation at graduation.... more>>

Aymon Sandreas is the de facto leader of the Empire. He commands hundreds of powerful starships and keeps order among the planets under his rule. He’s also getting older, and the time has come for him to choose apprentices, one of whom will eventually become his chosen successor. He picks three students: the spiritual and talented Yan, the mysterious and troubled Kino, and the impulsive and striving Sid.

Now in the dead center of politics, Yan faces danger from would-be assassins and political rivals. If she doesn’t learn well enough and fast enough, she’ll die before she ever has a chance to make a difference. Between her fellow apprentices, the reformed criminal tasked with teaching her survival, and even her powerful master, Yan isn’t sure who to trust in this dangerous new world.

Sometimes, the right choice is the hardest thing to see. <<less

** Updates every Wednesday and Saturday! Thank you for reading! ♥ **... more>>

Born a fatherless bastard and with an impoverished, ravaged Province to Govern, Nox ZaiWin has more than enough on his plate.

And so yeah, the last thing he wanted was to become some Celestial's Chosen One.

And is that even a Celestial? Hasn't the brat just murdered more than one-hundred of his men with a single scream? Aren't Celestials supposed to be holy, pure beings, that abhor all forms of death and killing?

No other choice! No matter how sinful it may be, the brat must die!

Snow has lived most of his life locked in a dark room, explored and sold for his miraculous blood. There are a lot of things he does not understand about the outside world. But one thing is certain. He does not want to have anything to do with some scary dark monster. He wants to be free! And he’ll do whatever it takes to reach his goal.

And yet … Shit! Aren’t they stuck together now? Their life-lines intertwined?

Wait! If the dark monster wants him dead, that’s easy enough to solve. All he has to do is to successfully kill him first!

** Can't promise it will be so forever, but, for now, updates every day! Thank you for reading! ♥ ** <<less

My Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/nanakawaichan
Discord channel: https://discord.gg/mSRHyMVhnG... more>>

He was a prince from the biggest kingdom in the Andromeda Continent.His family was the Holy Knight descendants who had killed the dark king. A mysterious accident took his father's life and cursed him with the dark power, making everyone doubt his identity. His uncle treated him as a war puppet even forcing him to relinquish his right to the king's throne and his cousin treated him like his nemesis.

Feeling guilty for his father's death, he decided to give his blind loyalty to his kingdom and accidentally fell in love with an unknown woman. But after all things started going well, he was accused of rebelling and was cruelly executed. A dark power revived him, but he was not the same person they once knew. This time he would rise again not only as a king but a king among the kings that conquered the land...

>This is love at first sight, but also a slow burn romance (Romance subplot)
>The story mostly about the MC's internal struggle
>Please expect a lot of battle and fighting scenes as well as some political maneuvers in this story
>The MC is cold and mostly act by his status as a royalty
>His past play a big role so please be patient

>Cover by Commission Aleena Mao from Pixiv
License: Commercial <<less

*updates every Sunday*
It is love at first sight when dragon king Qiu Ling makes the acquaintance of the Heavenly Emperor’s son, Jing He. In... more>> his mind, there is no doubt that he will spend the rest of his life with this person. Unfortunately, Jing He is not inclined to accept his proposal, instead feeling intimidated by the dragon king and his wacky sense of romance.
With one pushing forward and the other retreating step by step, a tug-of-war for Jing He’s heart begins. But Qiu Ling never wavers in his conviction: Even if it takes ten years, one day, he will manage to romance the Son of Heaven and call him his. <<less

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

An original novel set in the Fallout universe, written to be accessible to all, featuring unique people and places.... more>>

Fallout: Vault X tells the story of John. A vault dweller, who spent every day of his twenty five years underground. Like his father, and his father before him. Proud to live in the last remaining bastion of humanity, all that survived The Great War of the atomic age. Hidden deep below the surface of the earth, toiling under brutal conditions. Year after year, decade upon decade. All to expand into the natural cave system the Vault occupied, building for the future. However, John knew what his forefathers did not, that everything he’d been taught was a lie. <<less

In the Avalyne Empire, there is only one way to achieve greatness: exhibition matches. Those who possess the power to bestow god-given gifts known as Crests stand tall and proud as nobles, supporting their knights who wade into battle for the sake of glory, victory, and honor. Knights and nobles alike study and train at Avalyne Academy to hone their skills and participate in academy-level matches, all while forming lasting bonds to become fully-fledged pairs.... more>>

Among those students is the so-called "strongest knight" Medrauta, yet despite her title, she hasn't managed to win a single match. Instead, she's impressively racked up over two-hundred losses within the course of the very first month. However, when she's faced with the prospect of expulsion due to various circumstances, her life gradually begins to change.

As Medrauta struggles to truly become someone worthy of the title "knight", she gains new friends, hope, and experience.

Chapters update every day!

To support the series, gain access to Patron-exclusive side-chapters, or read ahead, please visit https://www.patreon.com/hungrysheep! <<less

This is a story about the villain's rise from street rat to tyrant, and his ill-fated romance with the golden-eyed hero.... more>>

Rin the Rat is destined to be the villain, the black-hearted monster who the righteous hero must conquer. He's got a nasty bite, a filthy mouth, and a beautiful façade that hides a lethal madness. 

Fifth Lord Hwan Jun is destined to be the People's Lion, the righteous hero who must war with his heart to save the world. His healing hand and gentle temperament is the only power in the world that can tame his beloved monster.

When fate draws hero and villain together, there's an unlikely and undeniable connection. They are destined to be devoted lovers. And destined to be mortal enemies. 

This is their story. From their first meeting in the Imperial city of Hanjuyang to their final confrontation on the bloody battleground. Spanning across four nations, the realms of the living and the dead, and over twelve beautiful and painful years.

AN: I am currently doing a rewrite and update of earlier arcs.

For the most up to date version of the novel, please check it out at:
https://chrysanthemumgarden.com/novel-tl/rin/

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Book I: The Rat & The Little Lord (Current)
Book II: The Rebel & The Knight
Book III: The Tyrant & The Hero

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CW: All characters are 18 and older in this story! Please be aware that this story contains difficult themes that may be triggering to some readers. I will always post a content warning at the start of every chapter when relevant. Themes include: graphic violence, gore, physical/sexual/emotional abuse, graphic sex scenes, trauma and mental illness, personality disorders, substance abuse, drug use, self-harm & s*icide, r*pe & sexual assault, gaslighting/manipulation, domestic violence, and MANY other difficult adult themes.

Cultural Representation: This is set in a fantastical amalgamation of East Asian countries (namely Korea, Japan & China) with heavy Western/European influences. There will be names that are real and fake as well as references to various Asian cultures. I will generally only stick to East Asian cultures and references as this is my own cultural heritage. Any other culture I reference will only be done after extensive research. If you find I am stepping out of my lane in any way, please let me know.

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Cover Art: woodjabean
Check them out @ https://ko-fi.com/woodjabean

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© 2023 Iseul Hwangbo, All Rights Reserved <<less

Vivian was a special being. First a god-like book, then a girl, who was unaware of her true self.... more>>

Until the day, everything crashed down. They labeled her a monster, and the realization hit her as that was all she would ever be.
On that fateful day, she also found her mortal mother linked her to two mortal boys, a vampire and a warlock. Though one twin was destined to perish. If he died, she would too.

A dilemma since she wanted to live, even if it was to spite all others. But was that possible? After all, she was the goddess the evil coven worshiped!

Can she save the boy? Will she allow everyone to define her? Or will she walk her own path, even if it dooms the world? <<less

The last thing Matt Kelmer expected at the gym was sudden death. The second to last thing he expected was an offer of reincarnation by a goddess intensely moved by his "valiant efforts" before his untimely passing.... more>>

When the option of a world filled with catgirls hits the table, Matt is determined to live out one of his greatest harem fantasies no matter the extreme difficulty. What awaits him in Nyarlea will test the limits of his strength, courage, and patience. The monsters are harder, the Experience scarce, and the girls run circles around him.

Join Matt on his adventure of fighting Encroachers and battling Defiled. Every precious Level and Party member will aid his survival in perilous Nyarlea. With emotional twists, steamy nights, and chaotic surprises, Everyone's a Catgirl! will subvert your expectations one genre at a time.

Updates Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

To comply with KDP Unlimited Guidelines, chapters 2-41, 43-81, 83-132, and their associated Side Quests have been removed. Some NSFW scenes are exclusive to the books and Patreon!

Volume 1: https://a.co/d/e7r5fEU
Volume 2: https://a.co/d/bPTWVdw
Volume 3: https://a.co/d/8UtEPW3

Cover art by gbsartworks
Pixel art by Kiora <<less

Note: Sorry, month-long hiatus until June 25th, 2023 due to family stuff! Please see the new "update"! ... more>>

Once a powerful and lauded witch, Ba'an salu-Ba'an now lives alone in a cave in the desert, waiting to die. When she rescues an outlander from certain death she becomes embroiled in a deadly game of politics and empire, of heart and soul, but worst of all--of hope and love and a chance at a peaceful future.

Can a disgraced witch find a reason to live her life again--and if so, what price must she pay?

The Stormcrow Cycle is a trilogy comprising of The Exile, The Lion, and Abomination.

Note: This is a high-fantasy set in a low-magic world. The first book is largely character-driven and we really only hit the real plot in Book II, so if you're not fond of long epic yarns you ought to skip this one. I also don't include trigger warnings, but mind the "traumatizing content" tag--all societies minus one practice slavery and the world is indeed, rather grim! <<less

Transported to another world—and caught in events over his head—Gwyn Black is given the title of a hero. Armed with the power to liquefy solids, he faces colorful, deadly opponents as well as his inner struggles. Should he succumb to darkness or become fit to bear the title of Nonpareil is something only time will tell.... more>>

Volumes 1 – 4 [Act 1] Gwyn arrives on Resh and is quickly swept up with a team on a journey to a brightly glowing city, where he encounters foes far above his ability.

Volume 5 – Current [Act 2] Following the events in Nun, the team has split and gone home, but the forces at work are still active, and tragedy looms over the horizon.

Chapter releases are one per week.

Volume 1 [updated and professionally edited] is available on Amazon and other platforms. <<less

Status: Completed... more>>

Kato spends his days as a mercenary, until one day a mission goes awry. During the last steps of his mission, he is betrayed by his employer and is shot for dead. Left to the whims of fate. He awakes in a pit of corpses, and wakes up as Robert Oswald, an Enforcer working for the Commission Against Supernatural Entities who has fallen after going after a den of cultists.

Now a member of CASE, Kato must adjust to his new residence in a city-state known as Saint Lucius, a city where corruption and crime runs rampant despite its peaceful exterior. If not for one of the many crime syndicates on the City, Kato also constantly finds himself at odds with the declining supernatural entities and the occult.

As he struggles to abandon his past—and adjusting to this alternate world where some things are different from what knew off. He must quickly find the resolve to accept his place in this world and his new identity.

But things doesn't simply go his away...

*Updates Every Week* <<less

Volume 1 - Blurb;
The two women couldn't seem much further apart - Teacher and student, specialist and novice, of noble birth and with no family at all - But when brought together with the rest of the Battleship Am-Fluchtig's fledgling crew, perhaps they will have more in common then first thought.
     
The ships of the Tristian Flotilla are gathering, a dangerous submarine is already on the move, and it will all come to a head at the sight of a mechanical moon.
The UnderCurrent has begun transmitting...... more>>

'The UnderCurrent Incident' of 2022 gave humanity it's first glance at alien life, although not in an expected way.
It allowed for a VR-like vision into the lives of an entire race of people separate to our own. This novel serialises their story, the story of 5 ordinary pilots partaking in an interplanetary war of galactic proportions.
With no way of knowing if this glimpse into a foreign society is an alternate reality or some distant planet in our own universe, it would only take so long for the public to demand a guided tour - Now you hold that very thing in your hands, with exclusive access to the project and transcripts from the original experiment's team. You will learn of the lives to which UnderCurrent affords us a view into.
Of the Battleship Fluchtig's soldiers, of a conflict that spans far more then any of them know and of their hunt for a 'Dangerous Submarine'.

-Blurb of "The UnderCurrent Experience" by Pierre Havelock on behalf of his Majesty's government.

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Now on Royal Road and coming to Scribblehub!
This is my own original work, with obvious inspirations from the likes of Gundam, Dune, 1984, Evangellion, Grimgar and anime in general.
All ideas and concepts shown are my own, though I do Parody some things.
A fair amount of research has gone into many of the topics in this book, but I am by no means an expert in any.

I'd love to share some of the research I've come across on mecha, living in Space, and amputees. Amputees in particular is a worthy topic we should all be more educated on - You may find this video link a brief intro into that world; https://youtu.be/piiFI8QafHs

There is a degree of deconstructionism towards the mecha genre involved with an onus on taking a more practical look at the features of that mode of storytelling, giving actually worldbuilding explanations for some of the fantastical equipment involved and using the likes of military structure and resource management in conjunction with the story, but hopefully this is something anyone can enjoy with no prior knowledge of the genre traditions.

Thanks for reading! <<less

** A Light Novel, featuring a weak protagonist with the impossible task of saving a Virtual Reality world that has moved on without him. A post-apocalyptic sci-fi brimmed with drama, conspiracies, and action. **... more>>

As the Santa María spaceship travels the galaxy in search of a new home for humanity, all passengers must remain in cryosleep and log into The Novus, a Virtual Reality MMORPG designed to train the young on how to build a civilized society.

Not only is this place a utopia, but it’s also a fresh start for seventeen-year-old Alan and Astrid, who have started dating. "Life in The Novus will be awesome with you by my side!"

But an emergency has pulled Alan out of the system. A catastrophe that endangers the lives of the Santa María's population and their mission.

What will he find once he returns?

3 years have passed. Astrid has become one of the strongest warriors, and Alan is now the weakest User in all the virtual world.

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** COVER CREDITS: @VANELV3689 -- © Reyezwriting
*** ALSO AVAILABLE IN webnovel.com UNDER THE USERNAME 'REYEZWRITING'
*** ALSO AVAILABLE IN royalroad.com UNDER THE USERNAME 'REYEZ' <<less

Please add the rewrite version.
https://www.scribblehub.com/series/270448/dark-moon--rise-of-the-dark-king/

[Naruto Fanfic]:
A terrible ritual. Human sacrifices. An isolated youth. The mysterious powers of Kekkei Genkai.
The young ｢Kana｣ alone survives it, freed from years of captivity to awaken in the ritual's aftermath and left with precious little more than questions.
Why her? What happened? Just... everything?
But now, she has acquired the power to seek out answers. Answers from the violent, cruel, lonely, and war-torn world around her. A long and twisting journey begins with the backdrop the Second Shinobi World War!... more>>

[UPDATE: ]
- Slice of Life is here for a reason. Things change pace at varying speed, but I'm in this for the long haul. Please Enjoy!

Some Important Notes: (Wall of Text which you might find relevant)
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- This series is a Naruto Fanfic, so it already targets a somewhat niche audience. It'll likely be more fun to have some familiarity with the Naruto world. That said, this is just my indulgence, so I'd be very pleased if you got some enjoyment out of it regardless.
- This is Not Isekai, it's a sort of AU (because it's an earlier time period) with a few added OCs (because it's free real estate)
- Doubtless some elements will be awkward/cringe when expressed in English. I feel your pain.
========Other Notes:
- I do not own Naruto. This is purely a derivative work.
- Think of this as a drafted version. I proofread a lot to keep up the quality, but I always seem to miss something. If you find grammatical or formatting errors, please let me know (Comment?) and I'll fix it.
- As for Tagging: It's currently accurate, but I'll add more if they get relevant. I haven't finished writing, after all.
- As for Content Warnings: I honestly don't know what all will be there yet, but I have a lot of ideas so I included it all to be safe. Fair Warning. Intended audience is ~17/18+ so I'm just following the guidelines.
- No official release schedule since I work full-time and you never know. This may change.
- Multi-genre, a little bit of all the things I like. More may come.
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- I do not own the Cover art, I only edited overlays for it.
Credit for artwork is from『남주를 꼬시려던 건 아니었습니다 』by Solti, Lazy Fish, and Dancheong <<less

Fed up with a world where science has made every fantasy a reality and people just don’t care about stories anymore, a young video game developer named Kai uses ancient black magic to transport himself into one of his games, titled: Choices.... more>>

Disturbed by his powerlessness on Earth, Kai makes sure to give himself the ability to change this new world as he sees fit, literally.

If you were ridiculously powerful, would you throw away all your morals and do whatever you wanted? Would you find happiness? Would you find love?
Or would you end up realizing that…

Absolute power is pretty depressing.

Note: The format for chapter titles is: “Overall_number POV_number: Title." Look at the POV chapter number to see who is narrating.

Thanks to Ia-shub niggurath and peacefulcatastrophe for editing. Also thanks to peacefulcatastrophe for the idea for the new cover image: John Martin, 1789–1854. The Deluge. 1834. (Public Domain) <<less

Jun cursed his luck from being reincarnated into the Uchiha clan. He would rather remain dead recalling the fate of the clan. But he was... more>> given a new life, and he refused to let it end prematurely. How can he prevent crucial events from happening? Itachi Uchiha will kill all Uchihas except for his little brother Sasuke. Will Jun be able to stop the clan massacre to avoid his inevitable demise? <<less

(Villain Deku; My Hero Academia Fanfic)... more>>

Think to yourself, just this one little question-
"What if the Sludge Villain never got away?"

(When a bottle doesn't drop to the floor, a world is changed forevermore)

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Izuku Midoriya was an ordinary kid in an extraordinary world; one of heroes, quirks, and promises of glory to all that dared to reach out for it. If you had a good quirk, that is. And destiny had that all wrapped up in a nice little package for him until something shifted.

It was a minor cog that deviated in the clockwork of destiny, nothing significant in the scheme of things. But, as it turned out, even the most minor of cogs could cause a glitch in the machine. A fracture in fate. And what do you get with fractured fate? Why, who knows? The road he would walk upon in the future, whether it be one of thorns or sunshine, would be decided by him and him alone.

"Life is composed of decisions and perspective. The scenario is irrelevant; one can dance in the rain or cry in it. Thus, the person we are and can become is a product of it as well. That is the very essence of life."

Would he be a savior? A villain?
Or something else entirely?
That is the true question.

Warnings: Gore, Murder, Suicide, Bullying, Depression, Self-harm.
Update Time: Hehe. Complete. No more updates, but you get a full novel instead.

I don't own the picture itself, and if the artist wants it taken down I will do so immediately.
I did make the cover though. <<less

"A half-blood child of the eldest gods, shall reach sixteen against all odds." Who decided the sons of Kronos met the criteria for eldest gods? There are older gods. Elder Gods. And They have been watching. See with the vision granted to your mind, oh Child of Prophecy. For reality is a lie. Your very existence is a flaw. An anomaly. A bend in Fate. And if Fate can bend, then it can break.... more>>

Everything is different. Nothing has changed.

Open your eyes... <<less

Freshly arrived in a new city, Callie is suddenly anointed as Devotia: the conduit of the devotions of an entire nation. She races to adapt to her new role, full of magic, sex, intrigue, and secret romances, striving to find her footing as a hidden plot unfolds around her. ... more>>

Original fantasy world that centers trans and queer characters, interesting and dynamic world-building, lovable characters, a developed plot... and tons of sex. 18+ <<less

Jack was reincarnated, again. This time, the omnipotent sphere had finally revealed to him that this world was, in fact, the real one, and his... more>> soul had just returned to his body after two years of coma. During that span, the Earth or the magical world No.146, where he was The Grand Sage, was just a simulation experience.
Jack inherited the System of Knowledge from his former self in the previous world. But gradually, he realized there were other Returners, holding other powerful Systems that they themself were also granted. The reason? The Omnipotent Sphere refused to give an answer.
With the ever-burning desire to find his former friends and companions at World No.146 after their souls too were returned to this world, Jack began his journey. Ahead of him, five hundred years old as he technically was, there might be some surprises he still wasn’t prepared for.
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This is an original translated work. I’ve always wanted to challenge my writing skill and post on the platform a few times, but, as it turned out, I realized my own English capability still limited me. Therefore, I am currently working with a team of three, hence the name Triopals, consisting of me, the author, a translator, and an investor who really put his faith in this project. My translator and I will work together to deliver four chapters each week. Depending on the translating, editing, re-reading, checking, and re-reading-again process, the chapters will be uploaded each day or all at once. Careful as we may be, there can still be some errors at our best, so we welcome grammatical corrections, etc. We are very appreciative of your support. <<less

Micah, the son of Lord Lavoric is sentenced to indentured service for his part in the killing of an endangered animal and has an unusual... more>> request for the Lady Jenwise - to live as a girl for the entirety of his sentence. As she deals with the psychological impact of her decision, little does she know, the world beyond the walls of the Jenwise estate begins to crumble. <<less

5 detectives enter a mansion to investigate the dead body of a scientist. They were also informed that the daughter of the household Hori is missing. The detectives talk to suspects, point out lies and contradictions to find the truth behind the killing and the missing girl. The many witnesses, some were honest, some were deceiving, some...mad . But will the truth that they desire so much give them relief once it unleashes itself? ... more>>

This is the webnovel adaptation of the visual novel Lust for Truth.
You can download Lust for Truth from this link:
https://nakama-wit.itch.io/lust-for-truth

You can read the full volume 2 of this webnovel from here.
Currently the full volume 2 has not been yet posted to this site but can read it from here:
https://ko-fi.com/s/22dbf75b4e

The game features swearing as well as discussions of gore and sex.
This webnovel is being submitted to Royal Road with the link: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/160170/fictions.
The link is the official one. <<less