Being the king of mercenaries, a formidable figure, he unexpectedly has an unmarried fiancée who is a billionaire CEO – two individuals from completely different... more>> worlds! <<less

Daily life in Pentagram City sucks, straight up. The few people who can get themselves into a comfortable living situation are rare, are usually caused by some lucky break, and often don't get to keep it for long.
Anten, one of said rare individuals is soon to lose his comfortable situation, and suck him back into the Hell around him and everyone in it. ... more>>

This begins a few years before the actual show starts. (Unless I decide to change that) <<less

Sometimes I daydream about epic battles with swords and dragons, well-crafted intrigues between noble families or forbidden rituals performed by witches on a full moon.... more>> /> Occasionally, these stories are part of a larger narrative, divided into many chapters with a beginning, middle and end, which I may post about one day. But for the vast majority of the time, it's an isolated scene in a world yet to be built that I daydream about. These ephemeral snippets, I don't know where to put them for the rest of the world to see. So I'll post them here, and hope you like them.
Thousands of story fragments, talking about hundreds of characters, touching on dozens of different themes. Chaos reigns here, and that's perfectly fine.
In short: the chapters published here are short stories that are generally unrelated. <<less

This is a story about a man named Leonore Hope who was given a system after he died and got reborn through divine means. This system is The Arcade System which allows the user to start a multiversal arcade, this is the journey of Leonore Hope as he navigates the worlds he made a home for himself on and the devine powers of the multiverse.... more>>

I will release a chapter every wendsday starting from april 24th!

(Cover art by me)

If you guys enjoyed reading this chapter and you want to read more, maybe help me acheve my goal of this becoming a full time job and suport me by checking out my patreon at patreon.com/TheArcadeSeries we are also five chapters ahead so you get to read more of what you like without having to wait he next upload along with exclusive polls to decide what will happen next! <<less

Reborn into the villain of his sister’s favorite romance novel, William assumes the identity of Asterius, the god of fate, and is forced to follow the plot of the original novel. But when he reaches the end of the epilogue, he isn’t allowed to go home. Unknown to him, he’s greatly changed the plot of the original, because the cold and distant Demon Prince is now in love with him!... more>>

With the epilogue now long gone, he has to quickly adapt to being permanently stuck as Asterius, except there are a few problems.
1 – He’s been stripped of his godhood and no longer has any of his powers.
2 – There’s a very dangerous immortal god hunting him down.
3 – The System has stopped working.
[4 – He might be a little in love with a demon].

Who said the story ends after the Epilogue?
...
! ! ! [Warning! - This story will contain mental health and abuse themes [NEVER between the MC and Love Interest]. There will also be non-graphic death and identity issues] <<less

Alexandro Deomatriv was an excellent student , in the social life when he entered , he was an respectable man . Then the time came when he was at his worst , at that point of time he get to know that , all of his lifetime`s success and glory due to another greater beings blessing .
But he didn`t have the time .
In the last breath of life he saw the greatness of the being as he was still trying to save him .... more>>

What ?
Did you think, this is a story of a man named Alexandro Deomatriv ?
NOPE ....
This is a story of ghosts, supernatural creatures , evil people , evil gods ,demons .
Want to know the connection between the man above named and these beings ?
STAY TUNED ...
OH I AM ALSO POSTING THIS SERIES ON ROYAL ROAD , WATTAPAD AND ON PRATILIPI . <<less

A game where rulers choose their own pieces to pit against each other. But among them, there was one who tried to change the flow of the game.... more>>

By picking a few different seeds, they would turn the gladiatorial game into a gruesome banquet, when it forced them to become its gourmet... <<less

How will a yet to be named protagonist who is oh so very poor become even more so oh so very poor. And how will her impromptu financial advisor make the most out of it? Your archetypal debt-related legal ownership leading into romance story.... more>>

cw: allusion to non-consent and dubious consent

Disclaimer: If you are underage, do not read this. Otherwise, ensure you take note of the content warnings and understand what they mean before reading. All characters depicted are above eighteen and entirely fictional. This story is a fictional work and any events/behavior depicted should not be confused with approval, advice, or support of such events/behavior. Enjoy any kink/fetish depicted responsibly. Explicit consent is necessary in real life. <<less

Good has never won over evil. At least for the people of Saint.... more>>

Now fate has pitied and spun its wheel, dragging a stranger into their lands.

A villain who stood at the pinnacle of evil. When all hope is lost, you remove a thorn with a thorn and Fate hurled the biggest, boldest thorn it could find at the people of Saint.

"Ric."

[Immortality is a myth and not at the same time. Ric’s journey is going to prove this concept.]

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Magic system: Pactomancy - The Art of Mystic Contracts.

Color Code: Enigmatic Indigo

Pactomancy is a profound magical discipline that revolves around forging mystical contracts to harness and manipulate arcane forces. Practitioners, known as Oatbinders, establish pacts with otherworldly entities, ancient spirits, attributes, concepts, animals or even elements of the magical realm.

What you can expect:-

1. "Anti Hero"
2. Overpowered --> to weak --> to unkillable MC.
3. Healer fighter Demon Healer!
4. Quirky MC giving reality checks.
5. Unique magic system.
6. Immersing characters. 7. Fast pace (Well, faster than TS The System. <<less

After a stupid incident, straight A-student Tagaki Shiho turns into an unsociable hikikomori. Fearing for her daughter's (social) life, her mother forcibly enrolls her in a fancy school in Tokyo. Despite being homebound for 5 years, the mousy and unfashionable Shiho makes a startling discovery. ... more>>

Shiho: Why does everyone act like they're stuck inside a gaudy shoujo manga??

And nobody else seems to notice, either...?! <<less

Ella Luise is a concierge at a large hotel alongside her three best friends. Everything is great until her boyfriend proposes to her. She panics and runs away. Four times she's had her boyfriends propose to her, and not once could she make it down the aisle.... more>>

Each time, it seems worse. The urge to get away. This time, she runs into the arms of another man after getting drunk when she went out with her friends. She wakes up in a hotel bed with an engagement ring stuck to her finger.

Ella and her friend Alice transfer to a new hotel as a promotion, and who does she run into? The man she slept with, and he's her new boss. Leon Hunt. He owns the hotel resort, and in order to get his inheritance and keep the family business going, he had to choose the only woman he'd ever be with.

Will they be able to make it work together? Is there too big of a difference between them? What secrets does Leon have? Will Ella finally make it down the aisle? <<less

Another catastrophe in the central universe and the death of most of the population finally convinced the majority of the intelligent beings that the time had come to launch the “Mother” project. Only under control of advanced artificial intelligence without emotions and desires can inevitable extinction be avoided.... more>>

Warning : I do not want to upset anyone so I have to warn you this title has only 16 chapters at the moment.
Uploading because i still think it is a good read anyway and I just don`t want it to disappear in vain.

If anyone by a chance wants to become co-author of the story let me know. <<less

In pirate waters, strange winds can arise. Follow where they blow if you dare.... more>>

A band of young Adventurers set out to explore a wide new world... of ancient and forgotten places. What will they discover, delving where the gods can no longer see?

You don't need to have read In the Key of Ether to join up, we will be telling a whole new story.

If you do get curious, it's all right over there... The whole million and a quarter words of it. <<less

On a ringworld with an artificial sun at its center, where the first men woke up long ago without memories or history, the Holy Church... more>> of the Cipher reveres and maintains the divine machine that is the ring.
In this world, the story follows Harek and Agnes, who after surviving their teen-age years together lead a mercenary band on their newest job to assist in the siege of a lord, who in return would gift Agnes his prohibited Book of Runes scribed by the monks of the church, which contains advanced knowledge of the symbols and language that can shape reality itself, which Agnes has only scratched the surface of on her own. <<less

In the kingdom of Elysium, where shadows whisper secrets and power is a double-edged sword, Princess Isabella finds herself thrust into a world of intrigue... more>> and danger. As the daughter of the ruling monarch, she is expected to uphold tradition and marry for political gain. But Isabella harbors a secret desire for adventure and freedom, longing to escape the confines of palace life and forge her own destiny. <<less

In a country where magic is as common as strife, the al-Khazar dynasty has ruled for centuries. So long as their family sits upon the Celestial Throne, they are blessed with the power of the stars and the land will prosper. When a vengeful official summons a powerful spirit to destroy their legacy, the creature kidnaps the khan's favorite daughter, a woman with dangerous ambitions and a prominent witch, trapping her behind a powerful curse.... more>>

If Zara wants to save herself, and the dozens of servants trapped alongside her, she will have to match wits with a monster that feeds off mortal peril and turn her enemy's power against it. But the more of the spirit's power she unravels, the more it changes her. The longer Zara survives the nightmare that has become her world, the less certain she is of who, or what, will walk out of their shared prison. <<less

Wade Winters lives a perfectly happy life as an independent citizen of the Affini Compact. But when his affini friend Dali questions just how independent he really is, the pair agree to a bet: for the next month, whenever he fails to accomplish any part of his daily routine, Dali will start doing it for him. Wade isn't worried, it's not like Dali wants to domesticate him or anything.... more>>

This story is set in the Human Domestication Guide Universe. For more information on HDG, check out the wiki https://humandomestication.guide/

CW: Mind Control, Noncon, Manipulation

Cover art by obliviasart https://twitter.com/Liv_after_dark

Do no read this work if you are under the age of 18. All characters depicted are 18 years or older. <<less

A merchant named Dale stumbles across a strange item through a forest one day. Puzzled by its appearance and peculiarity he is unaware of its true nature.
Though that very nature will result in many of the powers that be, to seek any way to obtain it, whether out of greed, intrigue, or hatred. This story is a tale of his ordeals in keeping his life from the transgressions his discovery has wrought.... more>>

(As a relatively new writer, any criticism and advice are appreciated. I'll be updating this every so often though it won't be often as it is not one of my main novels. That is all.) <<less

【Description】:
This is a modern urban fantasy novel that seamlessly blends elements of city life, workplace rivalry, and romantic adventure. The book narrates the tale of an ostensibly ordinary street vendor named Caelan Dwayne, who serendipitously marries the stunningly beautiful and equally intelligent group CEO, Serena Rivers.In the face of corporate intrigue, underworld vendettas, and a relentless series of crises, the enigmatic Caelan Dwayne solves them with his clandestine capabilities, and dramatically reshaping the very fabric of the glamorous and supremely powerful beauty queen CEO's erstwhile frigid and solitary existence...... more>>

【Note】:
I am very happy that many readers like my first novel published here.
This novel is only posted on Royalroad, Scribblehub, and Patreon. If it is anywhere else, it has been posted there without my permission.

RR homepage: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/469699/fictions

【What to expect】:
This is a fascinating urban-fantasy story, not only centered around the funny of life between the main characters, but also including the adventure about corporate intrigue, underworld vendettas, and a relentless series of crises. The follow-up of this story is very mysterious and grand, so please stay tuned！

【Update frequency】：
Uploads at least 5 chapters a week, at present.
If the update frequency has been adjusted, please note the announcement!

【More discussions and content】：
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Join my patreon!
https://patreon.com/Soul_Hyone <<less

When a witch dies, her body transforms into a magical tree. Warlocks harvest the wood from these witch-trees to craft powerful artefacts. But witches live a long life and don’t die easily. That's why they hunt them.
–... more>>

When nineteen-year-old Eileen is attacked by a terrifying warlock, she follows a mysterious black cat into a hidden realm. Forced into a world of magic beyond her comprehension, she learns she’s descended from witches. And her ancestry is far more intricate than what she expected.
Caught up in a web of royal conspiracies, she finds that this is not the utopia she had been promised.
As she uncovers the secrets of the Witch Queens, she will question what she knows about love and belonging. A stupidly handsome warlock, Adrian, will make matters more complicated when he reveals why he’s been chasing after her.

Enemies by nature, Eileen and Adrian must unite against a common threat—a dark force is pulling the strings to bring war and chaos to humans and witches alike.

As their feelings for each other grow, they must fight the unknown forces at play before it's too late.

Will Eileen have what it takes to make the hard decisions when the time comes? <<less

As a mysterious organisation 'Eye of the Black Sun' starts to unify EUTHANIA, under one primeval faith, all the forces of world are made to decide their standing.
In flurry of Good and Evil, Jon and René must play their roles in grand scheme of things as Fate itself demands it. As balance of power in all of EUTHANIA falls deeper in peril, like all others both of them must choose their affiliation, and bear the consequences that come with them.... more>>

//This story will also be published on RoyalRoad// soon <<less

Xiao Yi "Frost" was only 15 years old when he entered an esports team alongside his childhood friends. He was the youngest person to win the world championship trophy. And then, his team disbanded and he disappeared.... more>>

[@X-Frost: I'm retired!]
[@Everyone else: Did we consent to that? Get back here.]

Frost left the esports world, and three years later there was a boy with light blue eyes who always slept on his brother's stream dubbed "Sleeping God". <<less

Hong Shen is a criminal wanted for murder and theft in two different countries. But when retribution finally comes for him, it isn't by the... more>> authorities; it comes in the form of a knife to the back, held by his partner in crime.
As he lay bleeding beneath a dead plum tree, the notorious killer submits to death. Instead, he is given two choices - die, or have a second chance.
To take the second chance would mean he must complete a trial in the past in order to return to the present. But what he doesn't know is that the trial isn't only difficult for him, it's even more difficult for the person he must transmigrate into to fulfill it. <<less

A game where rulers choose their own pieces to pit against each other. But among them, there was one who tried to change the flow of the game.... more>>

By picking a few different seeds, they would turn the gladiatorial game into a gruesome banquet, when it forced them to become its gourmet...

(this is the old version, move on to the newest one) <<less

What is a hero? Are they the deeds they commit? Are they the people they save? Does it even matter? These are all questions that... more>> have been asked hundreds of times throughout history, but will their answers remain the same when comic book heroes become all too real? With the world on the brink of chaos, a new hero will rise Bound in Steel. <<less