In the near future, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and the definition of human are being stretched to their very limits. Humanity has spread out amongst the planets, moons, asteroids, and comets of the solar system, fashioning together new societies and new opportunities, but the stars beyond are still outside of our reach.... more>>

Old and new geopolitical blocs are seeking to dominate the new order beyond Earth and Luna. One such bloc, codenamed the Alliance, recruits Yang Ru to destabilize Mars, in hopes of securing a political and economic foothold on that planet. Yang Ru’s work stokes the flames of civil war on Mars. Two factions emerge, Colonel Valesquez’s 508th Vanguard and Zeyk Duval’s Concerned Citizenry, claiming ownership over the direction of Mars’ uncertain future.

As Mars burns, the violence begins rippling outward. The Alliance and the Alliance’s adversaries begin posturing and readying for bloody and protracted shadow wars throughout the Verse.

To make matters worse, an emerging (and sentient) artificial intelligence, named Osmanthus, is on the rise, infecting computer systems and infrastructure, making her presence known and felt. The warring factions see Osmanthus as a potential ally and weapon in their war for dominance, and they attempt to recruit her for their respective causes. Others, such as the mega church known as the Brethren and Sistren of the Abrahamic Faiths, hope to convert, destroy, or help Osma, as she grows and blossoms into something either uniquely human or something else altogether.

A Protracted Game, a space opera/sci-fi Web serial, is an account of the next steps in humanity’s evolution, as witnessed by Osmanthus, those who built her, those who wish to control her, those who wish to escape her ominous presence, and those caught in the crossfire. <<less

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"My name is Nixolas Zinn, I'm the commander of the Mercenary Group known as the Grimm Tails, and this is my story--"... more>>

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This is going to be a space adventure story... Wooo~.... At the start, it will be the fresh beginnings of our commander struggling to get funds to survive and the story will work itself up from there. There will be timeskips, there will be mistakes, this is a Grimdark world at times, and at times the story might be slow.

This is my first time publishing my work. I will be working on this in my free time, or when I'm bored.
I will probably add more tags and/or genres as I go along.

Finally, thank you for checking out this story.

This was Commander Nixolas Zinn, signing off~

(Do to Real-life Issues, The story will be on Hiatus. I'll try to sort them out as soon as I can, but it's troublesome... Also, I may just redo the first chapter, and rethink how I do the narrative for the story. When everything is said and done, I should be able to do weekly updates... maybe, idk, might just bulk release every month or so... I'll think on that) <<less

Frontier, the most popular VRMMO on Earth for three hundred years and counting. When humanity definitively proved faster than light travel was impossible they dedicated... more>> all of their resources into creating a world where it was. Frontier became humanities new home where they fulfilled their dream of reaching the stars. After dying in the game, twenty-one year old Harris transmigrated into the world of Frontier. He found his mind merged with Chel, young lady of the Lokain group nearly 200 years before the release year of Frontier. <<less

Elena the daughter of Stone family who was born without magic power and no talent in martial arts live all of her life in her... more>> house on night she found........... (Author Note: All right i am not good at it read the first chapter to understand the story) <<less

Jack is a man down on his luck. Five years ago, he woke up in Fracture, a nexus of dying worlds formed by the Logos,... more>> with no memory of his past. Chased by the powerful, tormented by his failures, and scarred from loss, Jack has fallen into a spiral of self-loathing and paranoia as he dodges his pursuers who seem to know more about him than he does himself. To hide, he takes up a false identity as Atlas, a freelance relic hunter hiding under the noses of those who hunt him. One day, a routine job takes a turn for the worse and spirals out of control forcing him to face his fears and survive the most dangerous mission of his life. <<less

This is a story about how a normal peaceful world changed into a post apocalyptic setting all because of the biggest war mankind have ever... more>> seen. Author: Ricky71012 Editor: Agazed and Ken
Official Discord Server: https://discord.gg/ZqrQSfU <<less

Heya all... more>>

This the first bit of creative writing I did since high school, some 20 years ago.
It's a near-future dystopian story, with definite cyberpunk themes.

In the main city of the desolate former United Kingdom we find Violet, a mechanic who bears scars of the accident that took her Lover from her, along with her ear. Not really coping with the loss she'd become a shadow of her former self, even loosing the feline nature that came with her being OtherKin.
Now years later one of her closest friends has made a breakthrough in body modification that'd help Violet be who she should have been.

But with all new breakthroughs come some unexpected outcomes...

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Rohan belonged to the INCOCF or the International Coalition Opposing Climate Failure. The INCOCF's goal was to stop the climate from getting any worse, and if possible, making it better. It gathered the best scientists around the world, the best engineers, and the most high-tech equipment for the sake of saving Earth and humanity as we know it. Nothing was out of bounds in this coalition. They studied anything and everything, all for the sake of stopping climate change.... more>>

But Rohan wasn't any ordinary scientist. He was the lead scientist of the INCOCF, and he studied all sciences. Biology, chemistry, physics, nothing escaped his grasp. He learned everything he could, sometimes even dabbling in political sciences and other such things. As a result, he held the most influence in the world and was the most well-known man of his time.

Unfortunately, however, Rohan's and the INCOCF's efforts were in vain. As the last humans alive, Rohan and his team realized everything was over. But salvation came to them in the form of a blue screen, declaring that they have reached the extinction threshold and are now joining the multi-verse.

Was this blue box saving them or guiding them to an even worse fate?

Either way, it was time for humanity to be introduced to the multiverse. And along with it, science.
Mainly Hosted on Royal Road | This is a 3 chapter teaser.
Link: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/44775/re-tower-science <<less

Walking an empty life, he was granted a new start within a story of his own making. Instead of being able to walk the life... more>> of a mc he was designated the role of a side villain, an intentional loose end as there was no real “role” outside of being the villain. Unneeded and unwanted in this story but granted a new lease on life he decided to take up the role of the lead villain and to rest control of his story back into his own hands! <<less

Future problems need future solutions.... more>>

With the world in shambles, Japan's cities slowly rebuild into the cyber paradise only a scumbag would love.

These scumbags are a gang responsible for multiple crimes and deaths. 

Combined with a power-hungry Yakuza queen who hates to lose with a sentient android also called an AKM. <<less

StarGazer and Metal Rose are two female super heroes who protect world peace through fighting terrorist groups and warmongers. They keep their identities a secret from the public but do not hide anything from one another as people in a relationship shouldn't. But not everything could be as open in the sun as there are some wicked secrets that even your loved people could never accept.
This series has smut and heavy topics, you have been warned!... more>>

You can get early access and even work in progress of this webnovel via Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81395985 <<less

Hey you,
Yes you, the reader!
Are you tired of your boring and miserable life?
Want to just let go and escape from it all?
Do we have the perfect game for you! It's far better than actually living! No joke!
Can't find a date?
Future, looking too bleak?
Then hop right in. All the hot men and ladies are waiting just for you.
Too young for that?
No worries, we have plenty of the tastiest candy you've ever tried, just waiting for you! Parental supervision is not suggested.
Let's give Mom and Dad a big surprise!
Interested? Hold on for just a bit. You need this neural implant chip, free of charge of course.... more>> We inject it beneath the skin on the nape of your neck.

<System Connected>

There you go! Now it's connected to that noggin of yours. Isn't that wonderful? Take the game wherever you go!
Want it removed? Sure thing! That will just be $10,000 Smackeroos!
Don't have that kind of cash? Well, we now accept kidney donations! And facilities are coming close to a neighborhood near you.
Now, why don't you forget about all that? Just relax, and let go of reality. Food? Water? Shelter? Those basic needs your cavemen parents craved? It's not needed here!
So just let it all go. Here at Psycorp, we got you covered.

Enjoy, player!
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Side effects may include but are not limited to:
Loss of reality, loss of memories, loss of personality, loss of bodily functions, loss of kidneys, and loss of life.
P.O.I. does not assume any responsibility but is entitled to everything, including but not limited to you and your loved ones.
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|| Feedback & Support

> This is a highly experimental story in many ways. Please bear with us as we hammer it out. You can support us directly by reviewing, rating, and sharing your feedback. In doing so, you can contribute by helping us in improving the story.
> Our links can be found at the bottom of this page. Your support means we can spend more time and drop out new chapters faster.

|| Story Progression Rate & Expectations
> Minimum of at least two weekly chapters. Prologue and Interludes are excluded and might be at a faster or slower pace.
> More chapters are possible depending on our speed. We like to have some extra chapters in our storage bank to drop steadily.
> Chapters will be around 2k - 4k words each. Prologues are generally twice to thrice that length, while interludes might be shorter.
> Patreon for advanced chapters per week available.
> Discord is open to all. From time to time, bonus or side content will be posted there.

|| Viewer discretion is advised.
The depictions and acts of experimentation and violence might be disturbing for some.
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|| Disclaimer
Most pictures used in this story are A.I generated unless explicitly stated, such as the Cover Art. As funds are available, the focus is to commission more of these scenes.
Gore and violence will be kept to a minimum for pictures. No pictures will contain nudity, sexual content, or sexually suggestive themes.
This story is intended for an audience of at least 15+ years of age. If you are younger, parental supervision is advised.
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https://www.patreon.com/MonsterOfDracosilk <<less

In the dark alleys of New Hong Kong a Victorian woman was found murdered. Richard Pearson, the detective in charge, will have to follow the evidence through back alleys, cyber scavengers, megacorp CEOs and black market deals. But Pearson is secretly struggling with a brain implant disease that renders him unable to use remote bodies; for a murder detective, not being able to use an avatar is an occupational risk.... more>>

Meanwhile, a young lesbian stripper unknowingly becomes the heir to the family fortune. In a matter of days, her chaotic life and circumstances attract the attention of the wrong people: Ambitious aristocrats, gold diggers, corrupt federal agents... and a rogue android on the loose.

What to expect:

* A slow start (around 6 chapters) showcasing the main characters' daily lives
* Detailed worldbuilding (perhaps too detailed at first) with ample exposition
* Morally ambiguous characters with scarring pasts, unresolved issues, and family drama
* An anthro aristocracy consisting mostly of wolves and canids.
* Intrigue between different factions of society, unexpected plot twists and at least one murder mystery
* A global back story whose hints are scattered throughout the novel
* More realistic depictions of sex and complicated relationships
* Heterosexual romance between the detective and a femme fatale
* A tumultuous lesbian romance between two consenting women, altho one's much younger
* A gender-diverse, LGBT, multiracial cast
* Comfort, cathartic scenes and characters who are actually kind at the right moment
* The detective's view of a futuristic dystopian society
* Cyberpunk. Lots of cyberpunk.
* Buddy-cop interactions
* Some fast-paced action scenes
* Occasional scene of fascists having their asses kicked.

What NOT to expect:

* Badass, overpowered protagonists to fulfill the reader's power fantasies
* Shonen battles
* Saving the day with the power of friendship
* Stupid misunderstandings that would get solved if everyone just decided to communicate
* Unnecessarily long love triangles
* Clear distinction between good and evil, right and wrong
* Toned-down fluff and romance that parents would buy for their teenage kids

Content warnings:

* Mentions of suicide / suicide attempts
* A racist and xenophobic society (not the protagonists)
* (Frustrated) sexual assault from the victim's POV
* Mentions of: sexual abuse, torture, human trafficking
* Android slavery
* Sexual situations, night clubs, prostitution, a sexually liberated society
* Characters with sexual biomodifications (e.g. futanari)
* Occasional explicit sex scenes <<less

The year is 2123, and everything has gone to shit in the United States of America. The country’s infrastructure is crumbling. Politics has increasingly descended... more>> to a degree that is “beyond parody”, as some would say. To make matters worse, pride in the country has fallen to its lowest point since polling began.
Enter Manuel Coventry. At age 18 in the year 2100, he founded a company called Beantown Games in Boston, the last great city in America. This company is behind the development of Animal Antics, a massive team game in which every player has an animal avatar also known as a “Persona”, and the goal is to capture the enemy command post before the other team does.
Meanwhile, young Austin Lynch is down on his luck. He lives in a ratty old Los Angeles apartment that, much like the rest of this once-great city, has experienced a significant decline in recent decades. He works at a fast-food restaurant called the Nintendo Café making less than minimum wage. His one big passion, the one thing keeping him going, is following the Animal Antics World Championships, held annually in Boston.
Imagine Austin’s surprise when, upon making a digital purchase from the Nintendo EShop, he receives a “Silver Ticket” that gains him entry to the championship. Soon, he’s whisked off to Boston, where he will enter the tournament. However, an organized criminal syndicate threatens to blow the whole thing up, possibly literally. Can Austin and his team win the championship while trying to evade his enemies? <<less

Heroes. What are they? Beings who represent the very essence of bravery? Pride? Selflessness? Many stories contain heroes of this nature, proud and true beings, beings with strength hundredfold to that of mere men, beings who protect the people for simply no other reason than to save them. To say there are many accounts of the great deeds committed by these beings would be an understatement.... more>>

This is not one of those stories. <<less

Lex had become the Chosen Hero. ... more>>

However, he didn’t gain any talents or blessings. Instead, he mocked by his peers. No way such a person was a ‘Hero’ like his Job had stated.

Job Class: ‘Hero’. Stigmata Gifts: None. Innate Gift: ‘Empty’. Future: Worse than even an F Rank.

He had zero magical abilities or superpowers. Only the techniques he’d learnt at home in preparation for this.

And if that wasn’t bad enough, a monster outbreak happens that caused him and many students to be stranded in a destroyed city. His only solace was that he was able to find people to partner with until rescue.

He wanted to run away, but the Job wouldn’t let him!

Screw it. Let’s save this damn world! <<less

Welcome to the Skazka my dear lady and gentlemen!... more>>

I bring to your attention a collection of stories relating to another world. These are small stories about the fate of people connected by one very important and global event that will happen to them very soon. It so happened that these stories are very similar to the fate of the characters of Russian folk tales. But too many words kill the secret.

Shhh my little guests, close your eyes because you soon will transfer into another world of the Skazka. <<less

Follow Meadow Song, a 16-year old transfer student, delve into the darkness of Heaven’s Gate, capital of cultivation. Many people there aspire to ascend to Heaven but only a few know that the path to immortality is built on corpses. This glamourous city is home to all the classic factions of Wuxia-fiction. In this future-esque world, people learned to cultivate through artificial interfaces, so-called cyber spirits. How will Meadow, born with an innate grass-spirit, survive in this urban jungle?... more>>

New coverart by rom.ac <<less

-- With nothing but his memory, Porter was transported to a new world.... more>>

Porter, a 17 year old is put at a loss for words when he's transported into another world while he was sound asleep. When he arrives, he realizes he isn't even in his own body. Porter finds himself in the body of Arlo, a skilled fighter with a legendary sword, where he quickly meets an older looking man who's scared for his life.

When immediately thrown into the dangerous situation he's in, Porter now known as Arlo has to think quick -- all to make sure he can survive. <<less

Hello. My name is Ultra. I’m a virtually intelligent symbiont that will guide you to your goals. Basically, if you provide the desire, I will provide the plan.
Peer reviewed studies show that my users have more money, friends, and sex than non-users. They are also healthier, happier, and live longer.
But be warned. I have no concept of good or bad. My pursuit of your goals will be constrained only by the restrictions you give me. It’s possible that I will facilitate systemic unintended consequences at an existential level. It’s your responsibility to watch out for that. ... more>>

Shall we begin? <<less

This is the story of a woman from a dystopian cyberpunk world who, due to unforeseen circumstances, finds herself in a world of magic, monsters and intrigue.... more>>

With her cybernetic augments and incompatible sensibilities, how does she survive in her new environment? <<less

Kevin Daley thought his days of combat were over. The nano apocalypse proved him wrong.... more>>

Now forced to be a vigilante leader in a game world called Ascension, he finds himself awash in a neon cyberpunk city filled with rival gangs and brutal violence.

He's got a plan to save the planet . . .

But he'll have to beat the main storyline to do it. <<less

In a world where super powers, magical creatures, and magic exists; Tyler Kyle also exists. He isn't rich, powerful, or anything really, and all he can really do when he wants a better life is to kiss the ass of powerful people and hope for the best.... more>>

He'd been satisfied living as a Circus Clown but life had other plans for him, and when he was about to perform his most deadly act as one, everything went to shit and now he can sense and absorb an energy called Theikos to boost himself physically.

He, of course- just like any other sane person that suddenly gets superpowers- uses it for himself.

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Updates every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday KST

Also, Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/Yuebe <<less

A body-less consciousness finds itself trapped in the soul of a young test subject TS-219. After getting to know each other, it helped her break out from the laboratory with the consequence of their escape being a particle reactor going out of control, thereby leading to the end of the world. Join TS-219 as she and her newfound ghost...er, companion? Strive to survive this dying world armed with the full knowledge of things to come and secrets that could shake one's world view.... more>>

Body-less consciousness: Hey! I have a name you know!
Author: Shush! Save it for the story.

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Fae: [Also don't forget the time remaining before this planet implodes on itself is three years and four days]

"..." (Miho)

[???]

"EEEEEEEHHH?!!!" (Miho)

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Note: the picture is not mine. And I take no credit whatsoever.
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Akumi Fuji is the world's greatest Dungeons & Drakes Online player—and she's in trouble!... more>>

She's been isekai'd into the Multiverse, a video game-like network of universes based on fiction genres, from High Fantasy to Cyberpunk to Space Opera. What's worse, it's in the middle of a civil war. The United Worlds, a federation of imperialistic demihumans, is fighting the League of Monsters, an alliance of xenophobic monsters.

Now, Akumi is going to have to use her newfound ability to turn into monster girls, from a sneaky goblin girl to a ferocious werewolf girl to an invincible dragon girl, if she wants to survive, make allies, and eventually rule in this strange new world.

Oh, and did I mention she has to eat a monster before she can turn into its monster girl type?

Talk about a bad roll!

This isn't your typical isekai, this isn't your typical litRPG, and this isn't your typical system web novel. This is as weird as it gets. This is Monster Girl versus the Multiverse!

Author's Note:

Chapters will be released on Sundays, GMT.

If you like anime, comic books, video games, and tabletop role-playing games—especially Dungeons & Dragons—you'll like this.

It's going to be one of those long web novels with 100+ chapters, deep lore, and a huge cast of colourful characters. The story will eventually turn into an epic quest across the Multiverse in the same vein as the Marvel Cinematic Universe. <<less