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

A book about Austria’s return to being the European hegemon!!!
A history filled with the struggles and successes of the Imperial Habsburgs!!!
The Holy Roman... more>> Empire — which, according to Voltaire, was neither Holy nor Roman — shall rise from the ashes and dominate the world!!! <<less

Titania lost everything that ever meant something to her.
Her Future,
her Family,
her Heart.
She swore to return.... more>>

Can she survive in a world of monsters and magic? Can she bring the ones responsible for her tragedy to her own brand of justice?

Titania never wanted to be a Villain, but was made into one.

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Hello. I am not an english native and write for fun, hoping you enjoy reading this story as much as I enjoyed writing it.

All hail _Yuuk1_ and someone else who wishes to remain anonymous for editing.

P.S. This story is a bit of a slow starter <<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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ar·ri·viste
/ˌärēˈvēst/... more>>

noun
an ambitious or ruthlessly self-seeking person, especially one who has recently acquired wealth or social status.

Juliana dreams of glory in a godless world.

While mankind groans from a never-ending cycle of succession and strife, Juliana embarks on a journey to prove her worth. Along the way, she discovers an opportunity in the form of a mysterious companion. Now, as chaos shadows her every step, Juliana must confront the truth behind her newfound companion and the consequences of her own ambition.

Whispers of a new god's arrival spread across the continent—a god bearing the unmistakable mark of fluffy cat ears. What manner of evil has this young lady unleashed upon her poor world…?

"Nya~?"

A realistic deconstruction of the isekai trope, experienced through the perspective of a native inhabitant. A world filled with political intrigue, religious themes, and the potential for kingdom-building (or destroying). <<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

Ezekiel recognized early in life that he didn't want to follow in his parent's footsteps and spend the rest of his days as a mere farmer. No, his eyes are set on a grander stage, a place where tales of monster hunters, mighty generals, and benevolent heroes hold court — A world of Magic and mysteries.... more>>

One day, the opportunity he had been waiting for arrives. Without a second thought, Ezekiel throws himself headfirst into the adventure. However, not everything turns out to be as magical as he had dreamt it to be... <<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

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

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

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

(AN) I moved all of this over from Webnovel because I learned that there's plenty of plagiarism happening over there. So I'm moving it all over here. I will only post three chapters online for everyone to read until it's fully done. But if I get a good enough reception then I will post more chapters. If you guys don't like descriptions. Imagine an Isekai that's the gay love baby of Tolkien and Lovecraft. So there are elements of horror.... more>>

Like many adventures in the books Puella used to read, it all started with a dream when she was very young, and when her family seemed much happier.

Now she's 18.

She struggles with her small town's ideals, and how she has to keep the fact she loves girls a secret.

But one night after she met a new girl that came to her small town. She keeps having these oddly realistic dreams about this place called The World of Sleep.

And in the waking world, strange people and creatures keep appearing to her. And that girl she met that day, reveals something to her that will change her life until the end of time. <<less

Sometimes, the circumstances of our birth determine what we become.... more>>

A boy burdened by fate, born to the most infamous witch of her time, blurs the line between evil and good.

A trial that would go on to unravel many secrets of those who bask in the light. <<less

To die and strive for a successful life when the world goes to war leaves a person at the end of their long life looking back with regrets. As they pass on to their third life, they have a simple goal: live a life without regrets.... more>>

Tanya Degurechaff is a veteran of a global conflict, followed by running a PMC for decades. All to have nothing to show for all that effort. Now she is young again going to a school specialized in magic and she will not let this fresh chance at being happy to pass her by, even if she has to tear apart a few pests that threaten those she has chosen to protect and help. <<less

An archive of the events surrounding the before, during, and after of the Thread Tree incident of 1547.... more>>

You are part of the Detective department. You are looking into the Thread Tree incident of 1547. You can send memos to the archive department, the exorcist department, the monastic department, and to the research department. To send a memo, type a comment starting Memo to ? Department:, followed by your request. However keep in mind your superior vets your memos before passing them forward, so do not be surprised if the memo never arrives at its intended direction. <<less

Long ago, the world was overrun by demons and magic. From the ashes, adapting, using the very things that once ruined it, an unbalanced and flawed society was built. At its center were the witches, women able to wield otherworldly powers.... more>>

Witches use their abilities and knowledge to serve the people, hunt the monsters afflicting their daily lives, research and study those creatures to create new magical tools and gadgets, strengthening and furthering civilization, hoping one day they can regain what was once lost. That is their purpose.

Dailah, a young low-ranked witch from the boonies, is on her way to join the world of witches in the big city. As a novice, she'll be part of a unit responsible for dealing with and preventing the proliferation of magical pests. A straightforward and boring job, they told her.

Yet, as if afflicted by an unknown curse, time and again the path she follows shows itself to be more arduous - and dangerous - than she initially bargained for. <<less

Soune Argent wants a quiet life.... more>>

However, such a privilege is rare on Durendel.

Pockets of civilisation are kept in check by growth-hungry corporations and a stern-handed government. Any and all actions are watched by an orbital ring ready to stifle conflicts before they can start, scouring outcasts and undesirables from the face of the scarred planet. All for the sake of maintaining peace.

Soune Argent is a victim of this peace. Narrowly saved from the destruction of her home as a child, she was raised in and taught to survive the chaotic lands that litter the world. Now alone once more, she seeks to claim a spot for herself within an Oasis' and finally live a life free from struggle. The path to peace is hardly a straight one, fraught with conflicts and conspiracy. Along the way, Soune discovers she isn't quite as alone as she thought, or that the history of the world is as straightforward as it seems.

To survive on Durendel is a struggle, to thrive even moreso. To be happy is a fight against the system, a fight worth picking.

Inspired by a myriad of settings and stories spanning from the peaks of high fantasy and sci-fi to low, grounded character driven dramas; Stray Stars blends dark fantasy elements into a conflict-fueled future, focusing on the people who struggle against that world and the connections that are forged from it. <<less

If someone on Earth dies a humiliating enough death, they might just be Reborn in the fantasy world of Oneiros.... more>>

Evelyn Burkhardt, a burnt-out corporate businesswoman receives that ignominious distinction.

Her awakening takes place in a world filled with magic, time-displaced locals, eclectic fantasy races, and rampaging monsters threatening to tear it all down.

Heart of the Party is about the interpersonal relationships between complicated, flawed individuals and the struggles they face.

Evelyn will have to learn to navigate a new body, an assortment of budding romantic relationships, hunting terrifying monsters, growing political intrigue, and sinister evil schemes.

Maps and Character Bios is the Glossary.

Release schedule delayed for the time being, but future chapters to come. Story is most certainly not abandoned. - Note as of 3/20/24 <<less