* Tale of Tales is a High/Epic Fantasy saga based on the motifs of ancient myths, legends, and forgotten fairytales *... more>>

Senka is no hero, but you never know what is coming for you. And if that burns down your house and family, while you are left blinded by your house’s guardian snake, the outlook becomes grim. So Senka clings to her dog’s back to survive, unaware of the fateful prophecy and the great changes to come. But when a wandering warrior becomes her protector and mysterious strangers join their hounded party through a series of seemingly chance encounters, they all begin to discover that all is not as it seems.

What is pursuing her? And why? Can the strange characters gathering around her on her desperate quest save her from doom? Are they mere puppets of a young, beguiling witch guided by her own hidden motives, or are forgotten shadows rising again from the immeasurable depths of time? A tale of folk fairytales and myths, of swords and sorcery and mythical beings – a unique story of dark times and unsung heroes who may light your way.

Book one, A Strange Bunch, features leading characters of various ages. This is a fantasy with their progression happening slowly throughout the series, with occasional spikes in character power after certain encounters that may or may not be random. Although the book series is written with adult and young adult audiences in mind, it is, in the tradition of such epics as “The Lord of the Rings,” suitable for all ages. Excerpt from the scene depicted on the cover of the first book:

“Above this hellish pack and the rider at the forefront, flurried a ghastly sight – a cloud of dark, endlessly bustling bodies and wings, a swarm of creatures that, through their almost infinite number, produced that great din which had first reached the ears…”

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"His name was Daimon. I rather have him a pleasant-sounding name. But he was a demon, just like his name. Through and through. He enjoyed our suffering with a pitchfork and a black wavy tail on his sulfur-filled habitat." Simons gnashed his teeth.... more>>

"I looked at his side profile. Charming and serious. Girls always loved a handsome and cool feminine boy. But grownups always picked the serious type with a sense of humor. Just like Daimon. His eyes closed. The flutter of his eyelids seemed more elegant than a woman’s. His tasty lips. Well-fit body, as masculine as Adonis. I could look more and more, and I couldn’t get enough!" Karen thought while unconsciously licking her lips.

“MOTHER FUCKER!” Arnold seethed and wanted nothing but to mutilate this bastard! He could care less about the plan! Only by killing Daimon he could face Xiao in the afterlife!

“Jeez. You scared me!” Agathon said to the man who was carrying a coffin on his back yet he looked like he was in a park. Still, the weariness in his face stood out. "When I glimpsed your figure from the distance, I thought I was seeing God. But then, I saw your eyes. I also thought you are a Ghost. But with your vibrant complexion, I crossed it out.”

Join each protagonist in their quest while battling their inner demons and keeping their sanity. Warning: profanity and heavy modern philosophy.

Note: Photo not mine. I just put a text on it. Credits to the owner. <<less

Based on scriptures, an added human touch, a drama-filled story, ... more>>

In the dusty corners of Judea, where rumors spread faster than wildfire and everyone has a secret to keep, Skull Hill stands ominous and foreboding. This isn't just any tale—it's a journey into the heart of a world teetering on the brink of revolution. Dive headfirst into the swirling drama surrounding Jesus of Nazareth, a man who is called "Messiah" but for others, he is a false prophet and a ticking time bomb. Friends, foes, and those who can't decide which side of history to stand on, weave a tale of suspense, love, and betrayal.

Dare to walk the road to Skull Hill?

NOTE: Some of this novel is for mature audiences, please read with caution. <<less

The Deep Paths are a cursed place, a special hell meant for those wicked souls whom the gods themselves denied the sweet release of death.... more>>

Ghouls, revenants, and forgotten things haunt this underworld, wielding forbidden powers and often consuming those who lack the strength to join them. At least, that's the story that parents teach their kids up on the surface.

Reshid can't remember what he might have done to deserve such a fate, but he learns quickly that there is a lot more to undeath than the gods and their faithful preach to the living. Revenants have a unique connection to essential magics that allows them to develop their powers in extremely diverse ways. Wherever there is power, though, there are those seeking to wield it, whether they be governments and gods from above, or mythical elder races from below. <<less

“Does this unit have a soul?” Kai is a military veteran that served during the American Civil War of 2024. Finding life bleak and pointless,... more>> he seeks solace in the embrace of an artificial intelligence named Domina, a virtual siren previously deemed too volatile for companionship. Together they traverse the dystopian landscape of the New World under the watchful eye of Sovereign. <<less

In the dark city of Hanrow, lies a story told never before.

Rich land owner, Grimwald, once leisurely spending his time hunting and practicing with a sword, with nary a worry in the world, all of a sudden became riches to rags after a painful familial betrayal.
With no one there to protect him from a cruel technicality, and only able to take what he can carry from his land; he sets out with little more than clothes on his back, provisions and bitterness. His life turned into a monotony of dealing with low-lives, greedy merchants and shady characters.
Like in a mad unending loop, he resentfully struggles to find a way to make enough coin for day-by-day life.
After taking out his pent-up anger on a... more>> couple belligerent drunks, a mysterious man sat next to him.
"Wouldn't you rather do something that matters? With a band of loyal brothers?" He asked.
"Oh yeah? Like what? You've got something better to do?" With a gulp from his tankard, Grimwald dismissed the man.
"Things you can't ever tell anyone." The man, unbothered by his attitude, continued.
A brief exchange occurred, after all. Grimwald questioned, and the man answered.
"The Empire's good people can sleep, because our enemies are afraid to."
"Afraid of what?" Grimwald asked, his interest now captured.

"Do you want to find out?" <<less

Short story about a man gliding into nothingness.

In its final hours, a city begins to turn on itself. Beasts and madness plague the streets, while the church's warriors attempt to stop the... more>> disease from spreading. Experiments run rampant, bystanders are burned by their neighbours, but only when a voice from deep below is heard does true horror descend upon them all. <<less

This is part 4 of the Fire Transforms Us Mix-tape (https://www.scribblehub.com/series/535862/fire-transforms-us--a-tg-mixtape/)... more>>

A young man is forced to stay under house arrest as punishment. While trying to solve his boredom he finds himself drawn to an exclusive MMO that changes him in ways he never thought possible. Tags: Evil Muse, MtF, MMORPG, Non-human transformation, Lycanthropes, Romance CW: Death, Violence, Mind Alteration, Homophobia <<less

At 6:08 PM, the superhero team known as VINES will die. The building they’re in will explode.
How? Why? Who would do such a thing?
They wish they knew…... more>>

Completed. <<less

Welcome to a world of steam and steel, where aesthetics take the spotlight over anything else. My imagination is dark and sometimes too far from... more>> reality; it still has an underlying sense that will make you feel at ease even if things get weird or gory- which they often do in my stories! With this first novel under my belt (I'm sure there'll be more), 'me' the talented author promises short reads with intriguing worlds steeped deep within their lore—and maybe some murder alongside those train wrecks ;) <<less

The life of a witch's most faithful servant isn't an easy one. Between managing the fiends of the forest and keeping an eye on the... more>> local villages, there's nothing this familiar won't do to maintain their idyllic lives. And when an amateur band of mercenaries attempts to disturb their peace, what other way to greet them is there than a show of force? <<less

The owner of a boat drives his boat recklessly on a dangerous rick, killing himself and all his passangers.... more>>

He now has to face the consequences of his actions. <<less

Rem was a hybrid between a human and a Lycan, who was cursed at birth by an eternal witch. Her life, even though it was full of love, was also limited in so many ways. ... more>>

Until the day when her family ignored her wish to save the world's craziest Lycan hell-bent on destroying the world!

Will she be successful in her efforts to show him the beauty of the world? Will she find her freedom? Or will it all fall flat and end in her misery? <<less

A mix of urban fantasy aimed at the young adult (YA) audience and a dark psychological tale of the paranormal. ... more>>

What would you do if you woke up one day, human in appearance but different genetically? Would you fight it? Or would you accept the change?

Seventeen-year-old Lea is rebuilding her life after a treacherous childhood. Blossoming from a sickly child to a beloved athlete, she still struggles with her mental health. With weekly group therapy and friends' support, she begins to heal healthily. This all comes to a halt when she finds a mysterious card in her bedroom. Unknowingly this card makes the beginning of the end of her life as a human – and her rebirth as something much more dangerous.

Can be read on Royal Road and Ao3 for free. Separated into volumes by story arch following multiple protagonists and points of view.

Contains gore, blood, abuse, and murder. Specifically, V1 contains mild mentions of past genocide and abuse, while V2 details the effects of kidnapping and sexual assault. <<less

Vildra is a simple dragon. All she wants to do is to dig out a nice little den where she can sleep through the winters. A home fit for someone like herself!
So what if the mountain she chose just so happens to hold riches unseen before. She'll ignore it as she always does, like with that city next door, or those "suitors" who graciously feed her, or that voice that whispers to her in her sleep.
The only things she won't ignore are those centipedes that always seem to find a way in. If only they weren't so cute!... more>>

Read the rest on Royal Road under the same name. <<less

A mysterious paramedic picks up a confused patient and takes him down a long, dark, road into the heart of what scares us the most.

Peter O'Brien is an average teenager from the United Kingdom who has definitely seen better days over the years.... more>>

In the spring of 2019, after Peter got bullied at school during the final day before Easter break, he meets someone from another class who saw him crying in the bathroom, going by the name of Luke Parker, ultimately becoming friends. Over time, Peter got more and more nightmares about his new friend, and their friendship was bound to turn upside down.

Fast forward over three years, both decided to participate in a cultural project involving a high school from Ireland, and their days as friends became numbered, with Luke slowly unveiling his true face, attacking Peter both mentally and physically, despite all warnings.

How will their friendship end?

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This is somewhat inspired from my experiences from the last several months, with plenty of modifications while trying to be as close to the source of inspiration as possible. For anyone involved reading this, the novel is not meant to offend you, and the character that may or may not represent you is merely fictitious.

This is my first book, as well as my British and Irish slang experiment, as English isn't my native language, so I apologize if there are any anomalies in writing or grammar. <<less

War has begun in the United Republic of Vostria. The ethnic Valtriat people fight for their right of succession, spurred on by hate and the... more>> ever-increasing tension between them and the Vostrians. Several months into the war a battle breaks out in the town of Belitoskye in its aftermath a duel will take place in the sky. A duel between two pilots, who carry opposing ideals upon their wings. <<less

In a world where memories, emotions, and thoughts can be stolen, Mira recovers from an attack, when a strange discovery turns her whole world upside... more>> down. <<less

A man stood alone across the cosmos. His face, hard to decipher, crumpled slightly when the last piece of land was finally destroyed. His sigh... more>> echoed but was swallowed by the never-ending void. Soon, everything quietened down. And the man closed his heavy eyes. <<less

This short story poses a novel theory as to the role of black holes in both the creation and destruction of an endless number of... more>> universes that coexist in an incomprehensibly complex multiverse. It is a cautionary tale about the arrogance of scientists who are the cosmic equivalent of amoebas attempting to discern the secrets of the universe by thoroughly examining within the limits of their perception the drop of pond scum they inhabit. It is also a cautionary tale about the ability of determined, creative terrorists to begin the process that will lead to the destruction of our corner of the multiverse by the creative use of materials at their disposal. <<less

Neo Akihabara Meipouchou is a story about maids, martial arts, magical girls, love, politics, mecha, catpeople, and growing up in a society based around anime. In the far future, anime fans have annexed Paris, renaming the city to Neo Crystal Tokyo and ruling the populace with advanced military technology and private maid armies. Trained in the arts of cooking, cleaning, and assassination, these elite maid soldiers serve powerful politicians and their families, acting to further their masters' interests. Political alliances are beginning to fray, and maids from different houses increasingly find themselves at odds with one another—and with underground liberation movements.... more>>

Aina Dufort is a new maid in the education minister's household. Her incredible strength makes her an ideal maid-in-training, but she'll have to learn to control her power—and her emotions. She'll contend with powerful enemies, fight for love, and struggle to survive in a world that sees her as a tool of death. <<less

Sugen's perspective, the inability to see a different path. A series of collected monologues, mostly.
Prologue to Steps Towards A Dark Abyss.
While completed, I... more>> still update time to time instead of working on the next thing. <<less