From a young age Joe has been picked on for being different. The dominant religion in his country of Algonia was Mianity, the worship of the four quadrants of Gad, the grandmother, the grandfather, the grandson, and the granddaughter. Joe was not a Mianian like everyone else in Algonia.... more>>

Joe however has a power that no one else has, and that is the power of incredible dodging. <<less

A soul that failed to properly reincarnate resides inside Rexar's body. The soul's sweet whispers about otherworldly knowledge are almost worth the bizarre price it demands in exchange. But whispering is not all it can do. Over the years, it has irreversibly changed Rexar's personality and flesh to better fit its needs.... more>>

Nevertheless, the bodiless soul still dreams about a body of its own... and has developed a desire to make Rexar's younger sisters its. But for now, the two souls in one body are cooperating to make the best of the situation they had found themselves in, an unexpected nomination to become one of the fifty candidates for imperial adjudicators.

None of those fifty candidates will be able to leave the Imperial Academy of Adjudication for at least a year.

Of course, there are exceptions from this rule, for example, the death of the candidate. <<less

Do you ever wonder what the gods, the half-divine, and other assorted higher powers feel about the world they live in? Are you interested in short tales of such entities, or unusual styles and formats that some of these deities may think or speak in? Enter and let the collection of poems, epics, short inserts, and all manner of miscellaneous stories detailing these myths spread out before you.~... more>>

Any major and minor characters will be tracked in the glossary, I will be updating it monthly.
The novel will be updating weekly on Tuesday, though it may also update a day or two late, so check by then as well.

(As a kind of warning, there isn't any specific order you have to read by, so you can choose which character you wish to read up on, as chapters for each are many. Though quite a few poems will take place in specific settings, so keep that in mind. )

(This is a project I am doing as writing practice, so any advice or criticism is appreciated.) <<less

The world of terra has had relative peace from the forces beyond their mortal kin and mind for eons past.
These changes overnight, as entities... more>> from beyond the veil, have made landfall in their reality.
Whether the inhabitants like it or not, this eldritch force will carve new rules in their reality, uncaring for the old.
After all, eldritch life does not take no as an answer, in its demand for expansion.
Someone will win and someone won't, but in the end, Terra will be forever changed.~ <<less

“Ignorance is a bliss.”... more>>

The second Princess called Anneliese led a beautiful life inside a bubble of happiness, because of her ignorance about the world, but at the same time she has a strong curiosity about the world and when the door to the truth appeared in front of her, she opened it.

However, everybody knows that curiosity killed the cat.

The reality is a harsh place that only scares her. The regret of ever popping the surrounding bubble that offered protection becomes thoughts that cannot be reversed, surrounded by so much darkness she fears about being devoured.

But she has a knight who is the light of her life, one which she trusts with her life. No matter what happened or would happen, he promised to protect her at any cost and return the smile to her face.

Yet with her new perspective, he isn’t the same anymore.

And the more she sees and learns, the scarier it gets. <<less

The sky fell one day.... more>>

It's not that Darren Laneth is different, just that he... thinks differently than other people. Because they are just that, other people. Two different groups, a level of mental separation. And yet, because of a little separation, he doesn't know what to do with his life.

...

What constitutes as 'human'?

Is it how we act? How society views us? The very makeup of our bodies? This is not what he sees. What he sees is a question, a question that he's been searching the answer to his entire life, elusive and yet all around him. It is what defines a human, what they always strive for, no matter the situation. When given the ability to search for the answer, the only thing left is to take it. The story of Darren, who loses the thing that matters the most to him and searches ever harder to the answer.

Tell me,

What is happiness?

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Hey, tried something new for this competition! Wanted a less fleshed out beginning and more understanding as you advanced. Thank you for the support, and I hope you enjoy! Also, putting in some tags, even though I might not use them. This story will have immoral things, so for those looking for a safe, filtered story don't search here. Also putting the harem tag, because I don't know, maybe? It's not completed, it's a WIP!

I usually write on RR. <<less

Mikael, a former arrogant rich playboy from an empire far away, was given a mission by his father to complete a trade deal as a representative of the family.... more>>

Pirates had attacked his ship, leaving him stranded on a continent he never knew existed.

For ten years, he had become a slave, a warrior, a vagabond and a husband.

However, for the sake of his family, his best friend murdered Mikael due to Mikael offending the wrong people.

Slowly, Mikael's vision turns black before waking up on a beach. The same beach he was washed up on, many years ago...

Death, War, Love... Follow Mikael as he experiences both victory and defeat, development and depression. <<less

Myranda Rose was always known for being the ill-mannered and ugly daughter of King Rose. But on a stormy night a mysterious man calling himself... more>> a demon offers her three wishes. Tempted by this Myranda accepts and quickly uses her wishes making her life better than before. But good things come at a cost. Now the demon wants to call in her debts by claiming her soul. Amidst a war with Demi-Humans, she secretly hires a group of adventurers, pirates, and smugglers to help her find the demon and try put an end to her debt. But they soon become the prey of a blood-magic cult who worship the demon. Will they be able to find the demon before being hunted or before friends turn foe? <<less

Like evil protagonists? Good, you’re in the right place!
Watch our young devil hero James and his meteoric rise in the Abyss. Indulge in his coming of age as a noble devil. Explorer with him as he carves his mark within the Abyss. Join our young devil hero as he soars above the noble ranks of the Abyss. Through hook or crook, nothing will stop our devil hero! Tune in every day for his shameless actions and his cruelty. Enjoy… The Rise of a Devil! ... more>>

If you enjoy evil characters, comedic undertones, cultivation, face slapping, arrogant characters, weak to powerful stories, kingdom building, and realm wars you will like my novel. The novel's official discord is https://discord.gg/52yGSsv <<less

It starts when someone takes a life that was never theirs to take.
It ends when every shard drowns and nothing remains of what they once knew.... more>>

Thirteen years ago there was a massacre; a witch hunt of the worst kind with the ashes of innocents falling from the sky.

Now, the world is made up of fragile glass, the cracks sharp and jagged. Hatred boils the crimson sea beneath the surface. All it takes is one wrong move-

A plan to change the world.
A bloody smile with an unspoken apology.
A girl with bleeding hair in the monster filled mountains.
A change in destiny.

-for it to shatter.

This is the story about the second war between nephlims and humans.
This is the story of how everything ends.
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This is a WIP and a first draft so any and all feedback is appreciated. I am currently trying to improve and I am (often) blind to my own faults so if you notice anything wrong in grammar, tense, spelling, please let me know.

Anyways, I hope you enjoy the story! It's near and dear to my heart so with any luck, I will be able to do it justice. <<less

In an alternate version of history, vicious monsters appeared from seemingly nowhere, driving humanity to the brink of extinction. Due to the rise of a... more>> group known as "Weavers" with seemingly magical powers, humanity was able to live in peace once more. Or so the history books say... What is the truth, what is fiction? It's time to weave your own destiny, by following the path to the truth.
Choosing the Combination of Magic and Technology (There will likely be a bit of kingdom building too, just don't know how much within the first 40,000 words) for The Adventum Contest <<less

Waking up in a dark, endless void among many living mannequins of flesh; a scene that is right out of a nightmare. A single goal... more>> is given to a hundred individuals: reach the end of a 100 floor Dungeon. The reward: a new world to explore full of magic and promise. The price of failure: a permanent death.
Follow Hex Umbra, a former nerd and artist, as he explores his new world and his new self. <<less

From the moment I saw you, I only had one wish.

Strange occurrences have been happening throughout the realm of Etrius. Pirates run amok while the militia chases their coattails in an effort to stop them. People are disappearing without so much of a trace and rumors have begun to spread about a magical jewel granting anyone their wishes. Unbeknowst to her chaotic world’s current structure, Charlotte Rothschild finds herself thrust into a dynamic power struggle of survival and controversy. Not knowing what her next step should be, she'll have to gather strength in the coming battle ahead for the legendary Relic stone.... more>>

Cover art done by Jeff Ellison, Written by Tessa Renalds <<less

To save your nation, one must be willing to sacrifice everything in the face of destruction.... more>>

The great void crackled out as many of the kingdom's mightiest sorcerers worked in concert to summon forth a dazzling hero, their chosen champion. One such being who would lead the charge against the monsters that have threatened their lands.

From the eternal darkness reached out a hand, pulling its way through the rift and into the mortal world. Believing to have succeeded, applause thundered out in celebration. Finally, the Dawn had given them a hero.

—Or so they had believed. <<less

This world in young, or so the inhabitants thought. Vast forests and mountain ranged have gone un explored. Unknown creatures lurking in every dark pit. Some even among unsuspecting humans. While small outpost towns struggle to survive. Larger cities plot war on each other.
Follow Ash and Kynn, sisters cast out from the clan of Wolf Shamans due to betrayal, as they struggle to find their savior who seems to hold the keys to who they really are, and may even shed light on the enemy in their family.... more>>

Chapters will be released slowly and I have not determined a set schedule for it yet
First time writing. Feedback is welcomed. If anyone is curious, the cover art was drawn by myself. <<less

Toivoa; a city falling into ruins and run by a police state. While many are fighting for their lives in an attempt to bring the... more>> city back from collapse, Jackson and Taiquin are two that plan to leave in search of anywhere better. Before the two can reach new territory, they have to find their way through the home they once loved, all while avoiding police and even their neighbors, who no longer trust them. <<less

Leon was not a normal young man. He was extremely sick, a disease that caused him agony just to breathe, let alone move. As a result, his body grew fat, and his health declined to the point where he would probably only last another year.... more>>

When he opened his eyes, he was no longer in his bedroom, but inside a large cauldron. Priests and wizards surround the cauldron, while soldiers, knights, and nobility watch.

"Begin the ceremony! Drain him of his greatest power!" Shouts the Queen who looks on with hideous delight as he suffers in agony.

This world is not his own, but the power they steal is what was killing him. This world would forever curse the dark kingdom of Erat that fell that night.

It was their dark magic that brought to their world an existence that his own world cursed to prevent his eventual rise.

The rise of a being that would give birth to a Kingdom that would grind all others under its bootheel.

The rise of the Beast King. <<less

An experiment that took place 150 years ago, resulted in Elizabeth Iris Nightbloom becoming a vampire and a war puppet for the human government. Unable to escape from the human government, she continues to be their war puppet that defends mankind from the Supernaturals. ... more>>

Vampires and Werewolves are blessed with longevity, strength, and wisdom, while humans were cursed with greed. Unable to accept the fact, the humans' greed blinds them from what they do have and curses them to want to rule all.

As normal, Elizabeth will complete the tasks and missions given to her, with no fail. But when a mission is reported as a success, with questioning results, the human government's doubt in Elizabeth grows and what has been kept silent starts to reveal itself. <<less

Ray who has been accused of raping the princess of Firebird Kingdom is on the run from his enemies. Hiding his face with a mask,... more>> he plans on running away to another country and prepare himself before he exacts his revenge on the people who framed him. <<less

I'm trying to tell a story here also Life only have true meaning seconds before death.... more>>

Note:

I am writing this "novel" for me and the other people which is probably a few that like this style 

True Genres: Humorous Fiction, Absurdist fiction, Dark comedy <<less

All true art demands a blood sacrifice, doesn't it?... more>>

...Mmm? What do you say?

It does not?

Huh.

Well. Oops.

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Metus theme choice: Horror + Devotion to Skill

Cover made by me >^.^<. <<less

Ciara Reid is a simple librarian in the human-fae border city of Maysra. She's still getting the hang of her fetch; a magical, mischievous doppelganger who seems to cause more trouble than she's worth. But, on the eve of Samhain, a shared holiday on October 31st celebrating the peace between human and fae, she receives a mysterious book which could hold the fate of all worlds in the balance. Pulled into an ancient conflict, Ciara must journey far to defend those she loves against dark, undying forces. ... more>>

This is my entry in the Metus Contest.
The theme is Halloween Aspect Theme - You can take the aspect of Halloween to be used as your main theme, (Horror, Deception).

Non commercial image created/modified from by ntnvnc and DarkWorkX from Pixabay License - https://pixabay.com/service/terms/#license
https://pixabay.com/illustrations/background-forest-trees-digital-art-3390802/ and https://pixabay.com/illustrations/fantasy-eclipse-atmosphere-dark-3533325/ <<less

Due to the massive inflation of crime, poverty, and other things that would've ultimately led into Gizgarde's downfall, a plan was needed to reduce it to a considerable size. ... more>>

But what if there was a method that would not only lessen the problems but eliminate them all at once? 

Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, an international biotechnology organization called Endless Mist Corporation offered just that.

The plan to put an end to Gizgarde's predicaments by building a district able to occupy all of Gizgarde's wrongdoers and people who couldn't afford a living. This district would be called Krieglen.

100 years into the future and the corporation's plan was a success. Gizgarde became a utopia to its inhabitants, but there was still one problem. Krieglen wasn't the same as the rest of the country, criminal activities were widespread during the day and even more at night in the district. Of course the corporation came up with another plan. Genetically modified law enforcers along with a toxic mist that would appear each night would surely do the job, right? 

But of course, this was just a facade. Although the toxic mist did its job, there were activities within the mist that weren't known to the public. Were the enforcers even enforcing laws from the beginning? <<less

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