* 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

"It seemed like a good deal at the time. Get the body I always wanted *and* stay young and attractive forever? And all it would cost me was everything I ever had, including my life... If only it were that simple."
A story about two desperate trans girls coming to terms with the decisions they made, the price they paid, and the growing realization that all is not as it seems in their new lives as undead creatures of the night.... more>>

Note: The PoV alternates between the two main characters. Starting with chapter 1 the PoV is indicated in the chapter title as (T) or (S).
Blanket Content Warnings: This is a story about vampires. Blood and Death will be frequently recurring subjects. Chapters will contain warnings for other potentially upsetting subjects as applicable. <<less

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

Sora and her sister Akane have just moved to the Alola region. While Sora expresses hesitation in exploring, Akane has no such hesitation and is reckless – a recklessness that costs Sora her voice and memories.... more>>

Then she finds herself as the unwitting accomplice in her sister's island challenge.

Rendered mute, a frustrated Sora cannot reveal her true identity as Akane’s sister. Things get worse when she ends up entangled with two aliens.

Can Sora find a way to let the alien duo in on the truth, and what is that mysterious “Blinding One” that everyone fears?

Anime world with some things from the game. <<less

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

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"Hello. I am a sunflower.... more>>

Are you a sunflower too?

Well, it does not really matter. Today is a calm day. The wind is warm. I do not know why I am alive, but do you want to look at the sun together with me?

- I am a sunflower."
- Sunflower: The litRPG -

Constantly on the run as a fearful refugee from a brutal hobgoblin war, Burch finds an odd, self-aware sunflower during her escape.

In a frantic bid for survival, the two of them journey together across a dark, frightening and magic filled world in their desperate pursuit of what might be the only place of safety and warmth left anywhere, a place heard of only in whispers; Paradise.

However, frightful danger lurks in every shadowy corner and time is against them, as the hobgoblin horde on their trail, feverishly hunting after Burch, comes closer and closer by the day. Why is Burch on the run and why are the hobgoblins in pursuit of her? Who or what is ‘the sunflower’? And most importantly — assuming that Paradise is real, will they even survive the journey there?

Find out in D.M. Rhodes’ latest trending fantasy novel, Sunflower!

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Short story about a man gliding into nothingness.

Lindír is one of the twin children of the Queen of Hvalheim, cursed to be born with the body of a dragon. For the first sixteen years of their life, they were locked away beneath the castle, allowed only brief forays into the surface world. But now a mysterious knightess from a foreign land has freed them, and Lindír has been given free reign over the world outside, free reign to try to build themself into the mighty dragon they've always wanted to be. But it's not going to be easy; the world is dangerous for dragons, and an even greater danger may lie in the darkest parts of Lindír's damaged heart.... more>>

Cover created using stock art, with the assistance of Benjanun Sriduangkaew. <<less

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

Apparently some sort of glitch made this unsearchable (that or the mods hate my book). Anyway, let's try this again!... more>>

This takes place in an alternate history of Earth where superheroes and villains duke it out. The main character is genderfluid/crossdresser, so heads up there is some transphobia stuff going on. She is also decidedly not trans, so if you don't like that fact, yeah I don't need you to read this. It's very like or hate, because it's based on my own story, so if you're easily offended by things like religions or politics, yeah, just don't read this!

Other than that, it has a girl's love rescue subplot, and a fight against evil dictator or something, and other stuff too. I don't want to go too long describing it though.

Oh, one more thing. If you're looking for Marvel-type comic book, it's more like My Hero Academia than that. Sorry. There's an attempt at least at humor, and the supervillains and superheros are more allegorical than realistic. The main character literally has the ability to beat people by debating with them and then punching them really hard. <<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

Every time when I die, I respawn as a trash-mob at the very bottom of the dungeon. It's a rather troublesome existence, but honestly, I think I've managed to adapt.... more>>

(Complete!) (Ultra slow burn) <<less

Lexi has a terrifying encounter while in an abandoned asylum... She's strangely compelled to investigate and discovers a cute monster.... more>>

Thanks to my editor: BlueTinge, who works very hard to keep me in line.

Cover artwork by TheSundaeSundae (see her patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesundaesundae/posts and her webtoon: https://www.webtoons.com/en/creator/sundae ) <<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

CONTENT WARNING: SUICIDE, HEAVY DRUG USE, SEXUAL CONTENT, RAPE, MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABUSE, BULLYING, HOMOPHOBIA AND SLURS INCREDIBLY DARK AND DISTURBING CONTENT .
IF YOU... more>> DONT LIKE IT DONT READ IT DONT RATE IT DONT COMMENT. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Blair Rose, son of the world's richest man, finds his life flipped upside down after a tragic accident. <<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

FlickWick studios the most progressive indie game company in the world has become the first company to release a fully immersive augmented reality game known... more>> as Realm of Wizardry, and with the aid of special glasses it's made every trip outside turn into a harrowing adventure. That is until a woman was injured by a creature she couldn't see. Suddenly the world of R.O.W became real and all that mattered anymore was ones level. So what does that mean for a kid who's still level one. <<less

Keri Pryde is back for her second year of college, and as a Peon of the Rachelle Institute Sorority, she will be challenged like never before. Luckily Keri no longer has to take orders anymore, but that won't stop her sisters from expanding, and exploring, her sexual appetites. Meanwhile a shadow descends upon campus, and Keri can't help but feel like she's being stalked by something not entirely human. As if that wasn't enough, the halls are flooded with rumors of a mysterious cult, one that holds sway over all the most "impressive" men, and determined to repopulate the world. With a shade haunting her thoughts, and a madness in the air, Keri must navigate... more>> her way through campus with something left of her sanity intact. That's of course, assuming sanity is preferable to unending bliss and rapturous pleasure.

Cover art by Mr.Gunn <<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