In a twisted version of the Old West, where Native American fables come to life, the land is teeming with blight and cessation. Skinwalkers, Bakwas, Urayuli, and even the dreaded Wendigo roam freely, constantly terrorizing humanity. In this unforgiving landscape, survival becomes the supreme dream, luxury an impossibility.... more>>

But hope lies in Ether, an eccentric substance that defies reason, and Sigils, granting individuals extraordinary abilities. So, as men and women from the burgeoning East venture into the treacherous West, they must navigate the nightmares that lurk within the wilderness and the horrors from above, below, and within.

Survival becomes a battle for the mind, body, and soul. Each step must be taken lightly, lest they fall prey to a grim fate—a forgotten corpse, a demon's feast, or the plaything of ancient and incomprehensible beings.

Fools tread where angels fear to gaze, yet not all fools let themselves crumble. Some are simply too stubborn to break.

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What to expect

Fights - This world is a violent one, so expect gore, killing, and plenty of combat. But that's not all there is.

Adventure - A vast world that is centered on the Wild West and that period of technology mixed with the supernatural in every aspect from guns to the government.

Progression - Both character-wise and power-wise throughout the story. This does not apply to just the MC. Anyone can grow. Even enemies.

Power System - I've tried my best to make a unique system with a bit of mystery to it. It takes effort, introspection, and experience to grow. And... a little murder. Powers are complex, vast, and have their own restrictions. Oh, and Gods might as well be eldritch abominations for the most part.
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Also, in case any are curious, most creatures, monsters, demons, and the like are based on native American and just American folklore/mythology in general. If you are ever curious about where something comes from, just ask in the comments, and I'll let you know.

Main cover by Fulminaire

Link to RR, in case you want to read there as it is crossposted
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/60315/tread-lightly-among-hearts-and-haunts <<less

Sucked into the void without warning, a handful of people from around the globe suddenly find themselves in the foreign world of Scyria, a place filled with people who can jump three times their height, conjure fire from thin air, and perform any number of other inhuman feats.  Scattered across the realm and armed with newfound powers far greater than those of the native Scyrians, they each struggle to find their path in this unfamiliar reality.  Their unforeseen arrival sends tremors throughout the world, toppling a centuries-long age of relative peace, prosperity, and progress as they each leave their mark on the world in their own ways.... more>>

But Scyria has its own share of intrigue, even without these unwelcome guests.  A major metropolis is wiped from existence out of nowhere, triggering a manhunt across the continent for those deemed responsible.  Two feuding nations decide to bring their hostilities to a new level.  Blades clash, nations fall, and plots years in the making begin to reveal themselves.

This is the story of some unwilling trespassers, taken from their lives against their will and thrown into situations they barely understand.  This is the story of some unfortunate Scyrians, their lives blown apart by the newcomers’ sudden and destabilizing existence.  This is the story of Scyria, a world with a lost past buried beneath millenia.  But as both the Earthlings and Scyrians are about to find out, sometimes the past doesn’t stay buried forever...

I post one chapter ahead on Patreon here, you can get it for a dollar: https://www.patreon.com/IrateRapScallion

My Discord server for discussing the story and whatever else: https://discord.gg/uycZBbv

Cover by Jefferymoonworm (https://www.instagram.com/jefferymoonworm/?hl=en) <<less

WARNING: The Final Draft is up on SH of UE. It is on my profile works, so I suggest going to it.... more>>

Elinor is just a sixteen-year-old goth going through some abnormal teenage drama; her parents are involved in giving some 'unwanted' humanitarian aid to Venezuela, and they're dragging their daughter along to expand her world view ... much to her displeasure.

The jungle sucks and the bus has no air conditioning, and great, she's kidnapped ... The Oscillation happens, monsters attack ... she's a monster. Now, she's in a foreign world, fighting to survive. <<less

"All right, boys and girls, quit sucking your ma's teats. It's high time we bloody earn our paychecks!"... more>>

Born in times of turmoil, orphaned at a young age, and raised amongst rowdy sellswords, young Reinhardt Edelstein joined the mercenary trade as well when he grew up.

When misfortune finally caught up with them, and the mercenary company he had been part of fell into an ambush and was decimated, he survived by chance, along with a few others.

Then he found the baton of responsibility passed on to his hand, as the adopted nephew of the late captain.

Stuck behind enemy lines, with only the tattered remnants of the once proud company around him, he strived to do his best, to rebuild the company to its former glory... Should they survive the current conflict.

Would he succeed in etching his name in the annals of history? Or would he end up as a mere footnote instead?

Only time will tell…

Chapters will range from 1-2k words, scheduled for release every day from Monday to Friday.

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Expect:

-War, with little to no punches pulled.

-Army building

-Tragedies, and dark Comedy/gallows humor.

-Occasional action

Do not expect:

-Much in terms of romance

-Much politics, barring passing views and mentions

-A lighthearted tale. This story will not play nice.

Any comments, reviews, and criticism will be much appreciated.

And thank you for reading.

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This story is my original work and only posted on the Royal Road and Scribblehub websites. If you should find this story elsewhere or under another name, please let me know.

Also please don't be too hard on me when I make occasional grammatical mistakes, English is my third language after all. XD

Edit suggestions are very welcome though. <<less

A young teenage girl has awoken inside some random forest with no idea of who she is, where she is, and what is going on.... more>>

She will soon discover some answer to her questions while others stay unanswered but there is one thing that she will discover that will change her entire life.

The fact that she has been chosen by a mysterious powerful figure to become the host of the SCP Gacha System and that she is in a world where only the strong rule!

Without power, you are nothing and with power you have everything! How will this young girl tackle this world in which she knows nothing about?!

Come and find out with her.

Book Cover: S7B4G on deviant art! <<less

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

A normal girl was given the task of traveling through different dimensions and completing missions assigned to her, only this girl wasn't that normal. Follow... more>> the emotionless Jean Turner as she navigates her way through all the hell and horror.
Ft. Starcraft...
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Updates will be once every two days. Follow this story to get immediate notices on the updates.
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Starcraft rights belong to blizzard. I own the right to pretty much everything else in the book, including the Protectors, the Voyagers, the City of the Voyagers, the World of the Runes, the Dream Realms, and so on. <<less

Kidnapped and sent to another world, he finds himself right in his element.... more>>

"You think I don't know how all of this works? Please."

Armed with the knowledge he has gained from reading various web novels and his 'unique' way of thinking, he will shake the heavens.

"No matter how many worlds I have to go through, I will return to my home!"

All so he can get his mother's groceries...

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Support Serial Transmigrator at patreon.com/shixuan <<less

Doomed or Destined? ... more>>

Man or Monster? 

Hero or Heretic? 

Join John Sarvod on his journey as he confronts his demons. 

A story taken place in a world where Gods, Demons, and Dragons exist.

TLDR: A story of weak to strong. Full Fantasy.

Release Schedule: Biweekly, Saturday GMT 0 - 0:00

Average word count for each chapter: 3.5k (depending)

Book 1, The Destination of Innocence (Chapters 1 - Chapter 6) Finished

Book 2, The Manifestation of Agony (Chapter 7 - Chapter 12) Finished

Book 3, The Execution of Will (Chapter 13 - Chapter 20) Finished

Book 4 The Remembrance of Past (Chapter 21 - Releasing) 

Illustration links: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15pGv58Ct8xKc6gg9Hgi6S9NkLE-jd7XK?usp=sharing

I have a backlog already, this story won't be dropped. <<less

-Demands to Survive an Otherwordly, Endless War: Resilience, Coordination, Lots of Guns, and a Hint of Love and Fun to Keep You Sane...... more>>

That's what it takes to live for misguided, ill-fated soldiers, born with a sole purpose, cursed with infertility and limited mortality, with no hope in a better world. Could they see their end of days and be spared of such a nonsensical burden, or would they die trying? The world of Echobyss explores that struggle at a large scale in a constant, fast-paced war that explores the inner and global conflict of the people doomed to live it despite how pointless it may be. <<less

As a treacherous minister, I embody a simple creed: when the emperor calls, I answer; when officials kneel, I stand. I spend the treasury's silver freely and control the kingdom's military might. In this tale of ambition and deceit, I navigate the complex corridors of power, relentless in my pursuit of influence.... more>>

Immerse yourself in the World's First Traitor System, where the protagonist, armed with a unique set of skills, blurs the lines between loyalty and betrayal.

For early release chapters (20+ in advance) follow my Patreon.
https://www.patreon.com/ZenpaiTrans <<less

Heather is just a normal girl from the modern world who wakes up one day to find she has been chosen. Now trapped inside a fantasy world built by aliens and based on Earth's video games, Heather must struggle to learn and survive as she makes the most unusual friends. Determined to escape at all costs, she finds more than she bargained for, discovering the world has a dark secret that somehow seems to revolve around her. ... more>>

Now she is faced with the frightening possibility that she had been here before and started a war that nearly destroyed the world.

Will Heather escape before her past catches up with her, or will she change her mind and face that past to stay with the ones she has come to love? <<less

Hated by life itself, a soul of songs withers within a cursed wood at the edge of the Dream. But, old shadows stir when Lyra is discovered by a brood of soul-drinking Reavers and trades her life for that of the woman she was starting to love. Offering body, gentle song magics, and everything between to one she knows will visit such cruelties upon all that she is and will become.... more>>

But... Nothing is always and forever, including seemingly endless agonies. And our little Fae will need to break thrice to escape this cycle of torment, find the happiness and family this life has always wanted to gift her, and keep all she gains safe.

Even if she needs to wake the long Dead Dreamer to find and protect it all.

What To Expect!

1. Reality is the dream of a dead goddess (NOT the MC) whose rotting mind can be felt at the edges of the Rifts. Do not wake her up... please.
2. Matriarchal societies with tall and buff soul drinking Reavers, Beholder inspired mafia types, and song wielding shapeshifting Fae.
3. Sex is in this story, and serves to illustrate emotional growth, pain, and eventually the spark of hope for our heroine.
4. Trauma! D: Lyra is young and naïve whereas her mistress is cunning, cruel, and manipulative. Affections are literally cultivated and used as tools to keep the young Fae bound to this monster's wills and whims.

Lamentations of the Dead Dreamer is a queer dark adult fantasy story. It involves themes and topics of abuse (mental, physical, phycological, etc...), suicide ideation, sex, mild language things, slavery, and abandonment.

Cover Art done by the wumberful RedsHeis (https://www.patreon.com/Redsheis)! He is open to commissions! <<less

reborn in a cultivation world, the MC finds himself talented and good for nothing. lucky for him, he finds that he was reborn with a... more>> unique golden finger <<less

Due to his foster guardians' plot, Xie Yi grows up never noticing he was the leader of a Demon Sect terrifying the country. Missing any... more>> sort of common knowledge other than cultivation, Xie Yi listens to their words without question. The only thing they can't control is who he takes an interest in. In his mindless pursuit of the Virtuous Sect's leader, Shi Yue, he ends up committing countless unspeakable crimes despite meaning well.
Finally, his path ends with his sect offering him the dead body of his beloved.
Terrified and finally understanding everything, Xie Yi commits suicide - and wakes up hundreds of years in the past.
This time, he won't become the leader of the Demonic Sect. He will... become the Virtuous leader's disciple! Yep! <<less

Transmigration? Check. Golden Finger? Check. Beauties? Check. Fang Bubai is the protagonist? Che- wait- he is the protagonist?! Then why is there another Fang Bubai running amok like the real protagonist?!... more>>

And these women throwing themselves on him... why are they all traps?! But... can he refuse? Obviously... not. Ahem.

Join Fang Bubai on his ascension journey, starting from his seed and with the help of his companions...
Succubus, swords maiden, maids, another man's wife, catgirl... the list goes on.

For early access to new chapters, juicy content (wink wink), exclusive art, and more, check out my Patreon: https://sites.google.com/view/eternity-starts-from-his-seed/home

[Warning] Mature Theme, Viewer Discretion is Advised

[Disclaimer] All characters are above 18 years of age. All names, characters, and events in this novel are fictional, and any resemblance to real persons, places, and events which may seem to exist is purely coincidental.

[Tags] Male Protagonist, Xianxia, Cheats, Dark

[AI Notice] AI-Assisted Proofreading (On Some Chapters), AI-Generated Art <<less

When the Comet burned through the heavens and landed on Theia, everything changed. ... more>>

A virus spread through the world at a sickening pace, desperate to infect every living being and turn them into something... superior.

The infected individuals became rabid monsters hell-bent on consuming not only the healthy ones, but would even turn on themselves. The more they consumed, the stronger they became.

Then there was humanity. When the world went to shit the darkness in their hearts was finally unleashed and allowed to flourish, showing their true nature. They committed all kinds of atrocities against their fellow man, even during these troubled times.

But then again, you can't really blame them can you? They are just... inferior beings after all.

That's why it's my duty to show them a better path. To make them all infected. Because once they see the glory of it, they will thank me. Treat me like a Messiah. Or even a God.

Instead of calling me names like 'The Monster' or 'The Devil'.

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Go in with low expectations. I'm not good at writing. <<less

Alexander was a fairly normal guy on earth or at least he hoped so. Somehow though he had gone his entire life without playing a single pokemon game or watching any of the anime. That changed when his friends kept pestering him about it and he finally gave in and purchased a few of the games that came highly recommended such as emerald , fire red , platinum and heart gold. He also bought a cheap ds lite to play all of them when he was off work. Unfortunately he was struck by lightning the moment he finished the last of them and died. He ended up awakening in a small cave at the foot... more>> of a mountain forest and learned he had a system to help him in this new and very dangerous world.

AUTHOR Note-------
This story will only be taking place in the world before the fairy type came out so only those regions exist in this version of the pokemon world. There will also be casual smut and maybe possibly an actual romantic option but I haven't decided yet , also no harems.I would like to add that everything with the system is RNG based so I have no control over it. <<less

Synopsis :... more>>

The MC transmigrates into Narutoverse in the body of a civilian orphan. Luckily for him, the transmigration results in chakra being unlocked. Follow the story of the MC as he grows in power and stabilizes himself into the world of ninjas and trains to be the strongest.

Warning :
1. The MC won't be op for a long time. All his power would be gained via hard work and training over years (so if u want an op mc right from the word go, this one ain't for you)
2. No harem (probably no romance either)
3. There will be a lot of killing (maybe gore too, not sure if I can do gore right though)

What to expect :
1. Smart and consistent MC
2. Lots of training
3. MC manipulating the plot to his advantage
4. A lot of original arcs.
5. Plot will mostly stay the same (at least till Shippuden), but I won't repeat any scenes/dialogues that took place in the manga (as I'm assuming you've already read it).

Disclaimer : I don't own Naruto or it's characters (except the original characters I create)

PS : It's my first fanfic, I'm hoping it turns out good. All reviews and constructive criticisms are welcome. Grammar and English should be fine, but I'm not sure how good the dialogues and scenarios will be. Hopefully I'll improve as this fanfic progresses forward..

If you want to support me, you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/DevilHex <<less

Qin Wang transmigrated to the Qingniu Market in the Great Cang Nation, barely surviving with his sister. Just as they were on the brink of starvation, the Daily Intel System suddenly activated.... more>>

Daily Intel Refresh:

1) Li Lao Cai: To eliminate all traces, Li Lao Cai is discussing with his steward about selling you to 'The Gentleman's Abode' under the guise of offering a job to make a profit.
2) Li Lao Cai's Hidden Silver: You saw Li Lao Cai yesterday and obtained intel that he has 850 taels of silver buried under his bed.
3) Great Cang Nation: You overheard discussions about the Great Cang Nation and obtained intel that the Empress Dowager, who governed from behind the curtain, has passed away, and the Yun Emperor now fully holds power.
4) Qingyun Immortal Sect: You visited the Qingyun Immortal Sect and obtained intel that the sect's Grand Elder has turned to demonic cultivation to extend his life, drastically changing his temperament.
5) Black River: You visited the Black River and obtained intel that the evil dragon worshipped as the River God is currently in a weakened state due to egg-laying.
6) Prime Minister of Great Cang: You heard about the Prime Minister of Great Cang and obtained intel that he is performing rituals for the continuation of his bloodline.
7) Fuyao Saintess: You saw the Fuyao Saintess yesterday and obtained intel that even the Saintess is human.
8) Tianji Mountain Range: You passed by the Tianji Mountain Range and obtained intel that the strongest rogue cultivator of 800 years ago perished there, and his cave mansion is in this mountain range.
9) Elder Lin Chaoshen of Yijian Sect: You saw Elder Lin Chaoshen of the Yijian Sect and obtained intel that he will receive a great fortune in three days!
10) Taixu Temple: You heard about the Taixu Temple and obtained intel that the temple's master's remnant soul is searching for a suitable body.

Relying on the Daily Intel System, Qin Wang began to diligently grind skills and knowledge, ultimately becoming a true immortal with mastery over all methods! <<less

In the vast and volatile lands of Tepr, the Jabliu and Alinkar tribes, long-standing enemies, have forged an uneasy alliance. The price of peace? A union through matrimony between Naci, the fiery and ambitious daughter of Jabliu's chieftain, and Horohan, the elusive heir of Alinkar.... more>>

Through Naci's contact, Horohan, embarks on a transformative journey to embrace her true self. Simultaneously, Naci's brother, Dukar, finds himself drafted into the Moukopl army, only to become entangled with Puripal, the fourth prince of the grand Yohazatz khanate.

From the windswept steppes to the towering peaks of the Tengr Mountains, Tepr is a realm of contrasts, a mosaic of tribes, each fiercely guarding its identity and territory. While the alliance is a political move, for Naci, it's an opportunity. She doesn't just see a marriage; she sees a stepping stone, a path that might lead her to the ultimate prize: the unification of all the tribes under one banner.

But the path to power is fraught with challenges, and the distant Moukopl empire, looming beyond the Tengr mountains, has long held an iron grip over the region.

As Naci rises, voices from every corner emerge—from battle-worn warriors and cunning spies to scheming diplomats and conflicted imperial insiders. In a world where alliances are as fluid as the winds over the steppes, the corridors of power pulse with hidden agendas, when the promised grandeur of empires meets the raw ambition of its people.

In this saga of loyalty, yearning, and sacrifice, an unexpected series of events may turn into the catalyst for a revolution that will forever reshape the world. <<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

"In this world, wherever there is light, there are always shadows."... more>>

Kaoru Takime is reborn into the brutal world of Naruto, not in Konoha or any of the great nations, but in the Land of Water - a place where violence decides everything. He remembers wathing Naruto series in his previous life, but in this one, he’s inherited something far greater than mere memories: the lost Kekkei Genkai of the Takime Clan.

With war and betrayal everywhere, Kaoru refuses to be just another tool for someone else’s ambitions. Takime clan has a goal - to create a new village, a place where outcasts and survivors can live free from the control of the great nations.

But the world won’t let them build without a fight. If Kaoru wants to change anything, if he wants to protect his clan and new family, he’ll have to cut down anyone who stands in his way.

❗What to expect:

* 5 new chapters releasing weekly (Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat)! Each 2000+ words.

* Slow Progression.

* Lots of Fights, Drama, and Bloody Scenes.

* MC isn’t heroic but forms deep bonds.

* Romance may develop naturally over time, but there will be no harem.

* The starting universe will already have slight differences from the original. For example, the Senju clan isn’t wiped out in my story. These changes make Azure Awakening a slightly AU version of Naruto.

* There will be politics, intrigues, schemes and also clan building elements

* I’ll respect canon characters and their personalities, but as the story progresses, I’ll introduce original elements and may alter or remove key events. The MC won’t be focused on preserving the original timeline.

* I’ll involve readers through polls, letting you vote on key details.

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PATREON LINK:
https://www.patreon.com/azureawakening

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DECLARATION:
This story is also present on:
RoyalRoad, Ao3 and ScribbleHub

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DISCLAIMER:
I don't own any character other than my OCs. <<less

Mo Fan was fighting against the Antarctica Emperor, but was destroyed along with the planet in an instant...
Before Dying he cast a Fusion Forbidden... more>> Curse of all Dimensional Elements and merged it with his God's Eye of Time, in hopes of tearing a hole in the space time dimension, escaping to the Summon plane or a higher one, but his spell Malfunctioned and sent him back to the past...
But the past he returned to... Is it really the same as the one he know of? <<less

She's a bunny. She's a girl. And she's going to evolve.... more>>

Elise was always made fun of for her big ears and buck teeth. She tried her best to overcome the mockery, only to work herself to death and wake up as... a big-eared, buck-toothed rabbit.

Now, with nothing but an almost worthless System Assistant to help her, she needs to survive in a world full of magic and monsters. On top of all that, for some reason she's been given the ominous {Mark of Fate} skill. She has no idea what it does, but things keep happening to her, most of them unpleasant. From little slimes to giant wolves, everything seems to want her dead, and in her efforts to escape them, she winds up in a complicated situation that she is in no way qualified to resolve.

Can she navigate this new world that seems to have it out for her specifically?

Updates twice per week (6-9k words/week) <<less