A world of swords and magic, where the strong survive and the weak... revive. A world in which one's strength is determined not by birth, but by skill, creativity, gear, luck, skills, and your class. A world where your imagination is the limit, unless the sadistic system decides to say "haha nope" for no reason. ... more>>

There're more hidden mechanics and aspects of this world than anyone can imagine, each with the power to overthrow any semblance of balance in nature or in society. What happens when such a thing lands in the hands of a weak, depressed, and lost teen, who is almost entirely uninterested in this world?

And when the Demon Lord wants to have fun at the expense of the human race, what better way than to get them to kill one another and, in doing so, turn them into demon-like beings? Perhaps make them fall into a sense of complacency before shattering their hopes, dreams, and peaceful lives with such a death game?

"I only started playing because it was my brother's last wish, why did I have to get trapped in a years-old VRMMO after the 2.0 update?"

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Updates will be slow and sporadic (you can see when each of the chapters was released so far, it'll be like that in the future too lol), due to long-term health issues. I write as a means to pass the time when I'm up for it, so if I'm feeling bad, I might not even get a single word into my drafts for a month or two, but I'm not dropping this or my other main project, ever.
On a different note, I have plans for 6 books of this story, so... we're in for a long one here. <<less

“Beyond the armor and the scars, a hero has a heart ablaze with a passion to protect. A hero throws himself into danger for the sake of others.”... more>>

Khiron had lived his entire life dreaming of being the hero of his kingdom. To be the knight given the honor of rescuing all of Celestia from the horrific threat of the monstrous Eclipse. Having trained tirelessly with his great friend and fellow knight and confidant, Juna, the day of realizing his dreams has arrived. As victor of the Celestia Hero's Tournament, he is dubbed the chosen knight. His new life as the hero has dawned at long last.

Yet there's a secret task given to the hero which is kept heavily under wraps.

Khiron arrives at his initiation only to be shocked with the revelation that the chosen knight must gain his powers by kissing 7 maidens of the heavens. To make the situation even more unbelievable, Juna is in that number!

How will our chivalrous knight fare as the kingdom’s hope?

Now featuring artwork by @AnankeKeirin within! <<less

Octavius Ezra Severna, the mute 4th prince of Saule Lec, never saw a purpose to life besides serving the kingdom and being mute and especially... more>> with his sexuality he knew best then to speak but his loyal friend Antero went out of his way to stop the poor prince from dying of misery and found him someone very flamboyant to keep him company online until they mutually decided on meeting in real life and Omari Valentine couldn't believe who his boyfriend was. <<less

Attention! This work is currently under revision and rewriting. At the moment 14 chapters out of 41 have been revised/rewritten
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A soldier, a commander, a father, a husband, but above all a man. These are the adjectives with which the man who will be known as John Phoenix Warden was identified in his previous life.
He was old, tired, and full of remorse when his time came. He longed for the last rest but was denied it.
An arrogant, fickle, and selfish Goddess wanted to reincarnate him in a world of swords and magic, to exterminate the Demon race. He was forced to accept because he was prevented from refusing, becoming the slave of... more>> the deity. Disgusted by the injustice in him raged a fire full of resentment as powerful as scary.
The sister of that Goddess noticed him and after having asked him for forgiveness, she offered him freedom and gifts, in return she asked only one thing: to watch over the world and intervene if he believed it necessary.
Reborn in this world, he will do everything to keep his agreement, to oppose the arrogance of the Goddess, and above all, to seek expiation from the regrets of the past.

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All the rights of the work belong to the author and the website Web Novel Guild (https://lightnovelexpert.com/) <<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

"Finish this world's fairy tail as we see fit and receive your redemption.
If you choose to return to your world, author.
And if you fail, prepare to perish with it", 
is the contract forced onto you by the omnipotent voice. ... more>>

Trapped within south-indian fantasy and grimdark reality. If not careful, your brain can turn mush.

When tricked into serving the biddings of primordial pantheons, you find it hardcore to live through as a normal office lady.

While trying to outlive heathens & heretics, heroes & hypocrites, mad scientists & mage.
You are tasked with grand cosmic conspiracies and world order.

But will you manage to hold on to your morality and motherly love?

The corrupt creatures may be mistakenly exiled by the pantheons of the cosmic void.
Yet, they claim you are destined to play your part.

And as you are being abducted into the world, filled with cosmic horrors and corrupt creatures.
You chime in a slightly important detail under your breath.

"Sir? About that...I think you got the wrong lady. That's my wife !"

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A man died and was reincarnated as Summer's twin... Hm, too bad for him -*cough* her, things doesn't go too well... more>>

Now how will she cope with everything, I wonder? Well then, the only way to find out is to read, I'm not the type of person to just give away the story after all~

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A "simple" RWBY Fanfiction

Also being posted in FFnet (Fanfiction.net) and Wattpad

WARNING: Will contain Mature elements such as Blood and Strong Language, proceed at your own risk, you have been warned <<less

10 years ago the gods summoned huge stone doorways through the Regions of the southern Ocean and the shores of Erenalu which summoned the technologically advanced world known as earth.... more>>

The main protagonist is a female noble who was born and raised in the town of Vordan. In her past life, her parents were killed by bandits and she was sold as a slave till mercenaries from the U.N. saved her from being sold, she was given a chance to become an official member of the army at a very young age as well as becoming mercenary herself <<less

People are disappearing from the town of Haguko, which lies at the foot of a giant mountain range. A group of teenagers stuck in their... more>> hometown during their summer vacation, decide to track down and confront the evil that is responsible for this phenomenon. <<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

Detective Cordelia Jones accepts a case that brings her and her partner, Annette Baker, across the sea to Kereland - an island known for its rich folklore and cantankerous people. Her mission: expose the coven of witches terrorizing the emerging city of Fieldston.... more>>

Never one for a straightforward mystery, Cordelia's newest case brings her face-to-face with a terrifying fear - that the magic of this coven might not be all smoke and mirrors. Meanwhile, Annette grapples with returning to her birthlands, struggling to make sense of her place amidst Kereland's sluggish recovery from a devastating famine.

The detective duo find themselves pushed to the brink, scrambling to make sense of the power of the coven, the history of this land, and the challenges of navigating their secret relationship with one another...

A sequel to Baker and Jones - The Winchester Conspiracy. <<less

Upon entering this world, at first I thought I could walk hand in hand with the main characters. But it turned out that besides trivial things, I couldn't help them create a joint legend. From internal arrogance that I could guide this world with my knowledge of the future, to mediocrity.... more>>

As it turned out, everything needed an explanation. I have knowledge of the future, but no power to act on it. Gradually, I stopped thinking about it and began to distance myself from the heroes. My indifference and detachment gradually pushed them away. Now there was no need to think about what to do, there was only one goal - to survive the war and live a normal life.

But what is this object that looks like a Rubik's cube...? <<less

Mere Immortal is a story of immortality and psychological warfare. When a meteor grants six people eternal life, the world is thrown into chaos. World leaders and intelligence agencies race to control the immortals, while an anti-immortal activist sets out to destroy them all. In a world where life and death hang in the balance, who will emerge victorious?... more>>

In the high-stakes world of Mere Immortal, a meteor’s impact twenty years ago left a tantalizing legacy: a cure for all diseases and a path to immortality. When mad scientist Dr. Calloway creates a serum from the meteor that grants eternal life, the lives of six diverse subjects are forever changed. But immortality comes with a price: they can still be murdered.

As tensions escalate between world leaders and the immortals themselves, a secret community is formed to protect humanity from the vicious nature of the immortal beings. Yet, danger looms on the horizon. Zella, an anti-immortal activist with a dark secret, is on a mission to expose and eliminate the remaining five immortals. Caught in a web of espionage and deceit, Zella and the immortal leader, Hubert Quinn, are locked in a high-stakes game of psychological warfare, where the lines between right and wrong blur.

From the mind games reminiscent of Death Note to the thrilling espionage of Metal Gear Solid, Mere Immortal will keep you on the edge of your seat. Dive into this electrifying thriller, where immortality is a dangerous game and trust is a rare commodity. Who will emerge victorious in a world where life and death hang in the balance? <<less

Gabriel was a simple young man with a dream of becoming a great doctor from an early age.... more>>

After following his dreams, he finally managed to graduate and get a job at a private hospital run by a renowned doctor called Valter Luz, with the help of a woman called Paula Verdante, with whom he naively had a crush.

Unfortunately, the real world is cruel to those with blind faith.

Betrayed and used as a guinea pig in tests linked to the paranormal, Gabriel's mind is destroyed and he succumbs to death....

... Or maybe not?

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Disclaimer: I do not own the original version of the material used, all this belongs to the respective owner of the Paranormal Order RPG Universe, Cellbit.

I am only responsible for the OC in my fanfic and the different events that occur. <<less

After a life altering incident, a small group of individuals awaken to strange powers! With those powers, they will change both their standings in life... more>> and the world itself as their realities and minds unravel. <<less

Have you ever wondered how much of our history is legend? and how much of our legends are history? We often judge our history through... more>> the eyes of the present and forget that the world is constantly changing so if our present changes how would we view our history
join Saiko on her path to discover the truth about the cataclysm 3000 ago <<less

'Despite their countless sacrifices; they are hailed as neither gods nor heroes -- but as abominations.' ... more>>

Such is the fate of the Accursed: humans born with supernatural abilities in Discordania, a world in a distant future torn by endless chaos and turmoil. Even after risking their lives to protect humankind from vicious creatures known as The Distorted, they were loathed and feared by the same people they tried to save.

Three Accursed -- their fates intertwined:

Samuel Edelweiss, an amnesiac Flame Accursed wished for nothing else but to seek his fragmented past.

Driven by vengeance, Rupert and Lucia Nightingale are brother and sister with the mission of finding and bringing their parents' murderer to justice.

Unbeknownst to them, their journey to fulfill their missions will not only thrust them into a world of disasters and monsters but also uncover sinister machinations to permanently wipe out humanity from the face of the Earth...
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(Formerly known as: The Discordant Saga)
Disclaimer: I do not own the cover. Any similarity to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. <<less

Corrupted. Monsters born from nightmares and the extremes of the human psyche, bearing anomalous properties and powers beyond imagination. Despairs manifest and weave creatures from the void, straight from the hearts and minds of the collective. From those created by anguish and trauma becoming hellbent on bloodshed, to the fluffiest stuffed teddy bears that will fight tooth and nail to protect its owners.... more>>

One thing is abundantly clear. The Corrupted are as useful as they are dangerous. Cute as they are deadly. Happy as they are sad.

The Corrupted Codex seeks to store it all in one unified place to better understand these creatures. Whether they're kept in deep underground facilities called the Sites, out in the wild, living amongst the populace, or Archived into books matters not as long as they are recorded within the ultimate monster encyclopedia.

Will you come try your hand to find a Corrupted you like?

You do have Clearance Level 1 access, don't you?

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All Corrupted known and seen throughout ALL connected stories will be stored here. Additional information regarding terminology, partnered Ateliers and forces such as the Anomaly Recovery Unit will also be included in the Codex.

Shares the same universe as Nexus Awakened, Facility Awakened and Monster Awakened.

Join the Discord Server here! https://discord.gg/CkJkKEQrVy <<less

Temper Aspirations.... more>>

The motto of the Atelier that runs 26 Sites and Facilities across the world of Elysia. Behind steel doors and reinforced concrete resides terrors beyond imagination. They are called the Corrupted; entities born from nightmares and the deepest recesses of the human psyche, often manifesting from one's trauma, aspiration, hope or despair.

Monsters made from clumps of flesh that sing the tune of birds? Chairs that yearn to sit? Stuffed teddy bears that strangles rather than cuddles? Or winged, thousand eyed beings that eternally judge?

The company in question - ImpulseWorks - uses their Sites to contain study, observe and most importantly, harvest the anomalous resources of these entities to maintain the status quo. ImpulseWorks demands that the daily quota is met. No exceptions.

Did you miss one day? Terminated.

Meet Papilia, the cutest and youngest Navigator to ever graduate from ImpulseWork's rigorous training programs. Eager for work, Papilia is dispatched to manage an infamous Site that recently saw its lights come back online, long after its destruction. With a heart of iron, thick glasses and her handy manual, Papilia strives to run the very best Site ImpulseWorks has ever seen!

This is Site G-Z7.

However, not everything is as it seems...

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Shares the same universe as Nexus Awakened, Monster Awakened, and canonically uses the Corrupted Codex.

ImpulseWorks Overseer's Instruction Manual (51+ pages of pure infographics!) https://imgur.com/a/Fh8fZMq
Discord Server: https://discord.gg/CkJkKEQrVy <<less

People can be more like monsters and vice versa. But what about the Corrupted? How can entities born from hopes, dreams, nightmares and fairytales of all things ever dare to consider themselves anything like 'people' or 'monsters'?... more>>

The truth is: they cannot.

The world of Elysia is rife from head to toe with entities that defile every conventional law of physics. Technological progresses that supersedes Earth's in a fantasy world of sword and magic. Those who wield this power are considered deities amongst the populace. But hiding beneath their benevolent light exists a darker shadow.

The Corrupted.

On one fateful night, the emphatic light of a wish granting object painted the world white. The wish of one such entity was granted. A thoughtless being once feared and hellbent on carnage hatched forth into a new her... only that she's smaller now. And missing a lot of her weapons.

"Huh? What are those floating word things?"
"Hm? Why is my stomach growling?"

Join a certain Red-Hooded Corrupted who finds herself awakening for a chance to become something more than just a monster.

Friends will be made!
Enemies will clash!
Love will blossom!
Truths will unveil!
And most importantly, she will carve her legend into the hearts of friends and foes afar!

This is the story of the Vengeful Red-Hooded Assassin!

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Shares the same universe as Nexus Awakened, Facility Awakened and is featured in the Corrupted Codex.

Discord Server: https://discord.gg/CkJkKEQrVy <<less

On the wedding night, an alien soul took over Uchiha Fugaku’s body. The alien also claimed his wife, his wealth and his power as his own. From then on, a new Uchiha Fugaku was born.... more>>

“Dad, please teach me kenjutsu today.” With a smile, Itachi looked at his father in admiration, hoping to follow in his footsteps.

Follow Haru’s transmigration as he assumes the role of Uchiha Fugaku, makes a name for himself in the 3rd ninja world war and prevents the Uchiha clan from being massacred…

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(this is chinese fanfic translation) <<less

The world of Assassins, Spies, and Murder. Among them is a family that is hailed as first class, the Yozakuras. However not everything is bright as Tanpopo has created another experiment created specifically to capture and contain the Cherry Blossoms that is the Yozakuras. ... more>>

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Previously: Yozakura: Experimental Subject #9731

First of all this is a Mission: Yozakura Family FF. Second is that it's most likely going to be a slow FF... Third is that most of the first part is going to be only OCs.

I don't own Mission: Yozakura Family or any related thing. I only own my OCs.

Unlike the original manga I added something that Tanpopo would have most likely have done.

There is no system, but there is something that is basically the same as the Yozakuras 'Blooming' but it won't come out until much later in the series. Also this will focus on the much more dark aspects of the Mission: Yozakura Family world.

If you want to support the series, please consider giving me stones, adding it to your library, etc... it motivates me to write more.

The cover photo is not mine and I do not claim ownership whatsoever. I got this off the Mission: Yozakura Family discord server from the wiki.

Original Link:

https://twitter.com/engie_5108/status/1666017358497067009 <<less

Maxwell, the last knight of his fallen kingdom, wanders the land slaying demons. His only companion a mysterious woman only he can see.... more>>

Goal: 1 chapter every month to month and a half
This story is also on Substack: https://randomrecluse.substack.com/ and RoyalRoad: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/77469/the-wandering-knight <<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

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