Even the gods will come to fear divine retribution.

Lysette Barenete's life should have ended the night inquisitors annihilated her village. But an act of divine intervention gave her a second chance. Now reborn as a Godslayer, Lysette has a new goal - revenge against those who took everything from her.

To avenge her family, she will first need to gain far more power through study, training, and undertaking missions for her new patron. But her actions quickly attract the attention of allies and enemies alike, all interested in this new Cultivator. With new friends at her side, Lysette will form a faction to challenge the gods themselves.
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Note: This story contains LGBTQ Relationships, Characters, and Themes. This is tagged 'mature', but there will be no explicit sexual content in this work. Reader discretion is still advised. <<less

For the longest time, Aideen Fiachna had only one prescient wish; to be the daughter her parents could take pride in.... more>>

The idea was a tall order, especially as her father stood at the head of the Templar order, and her grandfather as the Pope. However, she endeavored to try nonetheless.

Yet fate had a different path in store for her.

For all her efforts, all her best laid plans, were but the broken off crumbs of 'one day'. That day, she was brutally slain by a vile, accursed undead being.

Though, not even restful eternity awaited her in death.

She awakened inside a coffin. Her coffin. During her own funeral wake. Discovering, to her horror, that she had risen. Not somehow resurrected, no, but back in the form of that most hated of beings--the curse of undeath.

What will fate deal her next?

Chapters will range from 1-2.5k words, scheduled for release every day from Monday to Friday.

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Expect:

-Character progression in a journey of self discovery that spanned the ages

-World building

-Tragedy and Comedy in roughly equal measures

-Occasional action

Do not expect:

-Much in terms of romance

-Politics, barring passing views and mentions

-A lighthearted tale. This story will be a good bit grimmer than my previous one

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.

READ UP TO 55 CHAPTERS AHEAD ON MY PATREON AT https://www.patreon.com/Avitue <<less

A young farmer's son, Oscar, is content with living a peaceful life, but by fate's whim, he is found to have the potential to become something greater, an Exalt. A special class of humans who perform miraculous feats and lord over others. Despite his shortcoming and slow progress compared to the geniuses around him, Oscar holds determination as his shield and persistence as his blade. ... more>>

Who says that a person needs to be a genius?

Who says that a person has to be a prodigy?

With each heavy step, Oscar walks the path of an Exalt. <<less

"Southern Shadows: Veil of Twilight" is an epic tale that intertwines the grandeur of the American South with the dark allure of the supernatural. Set against the backdrop of the mid-19th century, the story follows the Hartford brothers, Elijah and Nathaniel, as they become entwined in a dangerous love triangle with the enigmatic Carmilla, a woman of otherworldly beauty and dark secrets.... more>>

Elijah, the responsible elder brother, and Nathaniel, the charismatic younger, find themselves captivated by Carmilla upon her mysterious arrival in their community. As each brother seeks her affection without knowledge of the other's intentions, the stage is set for a tragic clash of hearts. Meanwhile, the Beaumont family, wealthy neighbors with a suitable daughter, Isabelle, watches the brothers' entanglement with Carmilla with growing disapproval.

Unbeknownst to all, Carmilla harbors a vampiric nature, a legacy of witchcraft and darkness reminiscent of her infamous past. As Elijah discovers Carmilla's true identity, he is torn between love and moral duty, choosing to protect her secret at a grave personal cost. <<less

First dragonlord. Starchild Serenis.... more>>

Having slain the tyrant god of her star, she entered eternal slumber at the summit of her world. After a millennium’s passage, she returned in the body of a child.

Wait, deities? What do you mean there’s twelve more now?

Every star eventually dies.

And from mere dust and ash, stars are born anew.

“My life is a divine blessing? Says who?”

The dragonlord’s struggle to liberate her star begins.

***Updated every weekday at 14:00 PST.*** (On hiatus until May 13th!) <<less

When those from beyond the stars came, the six Houses stood against them, saving the world from invaders intent on destroying it. Generations later, those same Houses form the bedrock of Lutov, a seemingly perfect society where all are provided for. Here, war is a myth and death, a choice. Yet here, no one questions their devotion to their chosen House.... more>>

Zaeden will soon join a House, a choice he’s dreaded since childhood. All he’s ever wanted is to live outside of the Houses' control, to find freedom. Unfortunately, he's caught the attention of the legendary Lokke Vitras, the protector and shield of the homeland, and that man is determined to decide his future. Zaeden will serve as his replacement, becoming the Lokke Vitras in his own time, whether he likes it or not.

As he goes through his training, Zaeden faces many trials and moral dilemmas, but the one that most challenges him is a question he’s asked his whole life. How can he find freedom when the world insists on defining who he is?

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This story is for people who like snarky, clever protagonists with a dash of recklessness and extreme loyalty to those they love. It is for lovers of the self-critical, the idealistic, and what happens when such people are trapped in their own worst nightmare. Lastly, it is for those who enjoy reading about glittering societies that are not at all what they seem.

As with everything I write, The Art of Becoming is a slow-burn fiction with a heavy focus on characterization. There will be sexual content, but I am not graphic with that, and most of the scenes depicted serve to move the plot or character development along in one way or another. Also, Zaeden is pansexual, polyamorous, and most importantly, extremely social, so yes, there will be a romantic subplot. It is not, however, the main focus of the story.

The Art of Becoming takes place several centuries after one of my other fictions: Planetfall. Reading that story isn't necessary, and there will only be slight spoilers about the overall ending of that book in this one. I consider Planetfall to be the prequel for The Art of Becoming.

For the weekend of its release, I'll be uploading several chapters, but after that weekend, I will update with one chapter a day Monday-Friday at 1 pm PST. <<less

In this captivating twist on Little Red Riding Hood, Red, a fearless werewolf hunter, finds herself drawn to Silver, a seductive shifter with a dark... more>> past. They come from opposite worlds, yet circumstances force them to team up. As they navigate a murder mystery and their forbidden connection, they uncover secrets and face societal taboos. Join Red and Silver on their journey of danger, desire, and a love that defies the odds. <<less

|BOOK ONE OF THE MILO AND MAISIE NOVELETTES| When Maisie and Feya's friendship is tossed into the danger zone, they must work together to save it before Summit 2023 destroys them forever.... more>>

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Coronado Springs, the epicenter of Southwestern culture in Disney World, carries a legend. Unknown to Maisie and Feya, who have waited a month to attend Out and Equal: Summit 2023, it's rumored a ghost haunts Veracruz in Coronado's Convention Center.

Just when Maisie and Feya thought they were finally settling in as suitemates, they're thrown into another adventure with a mysterious girl, Melody, who seems to hold a grudge against the Disney College Program and someone whom Maisie doesn't want coming between her and Feya.

Still recovering from what happened to Feya in August, Maisie must find a way to understand that her fairy is safe so she can trust Melody and finally start moving on from The Tragedy. Destiny always finds her, though, and now she must face the world without Milo.

Will Maisie overcome her jealousy and grief, or will Summit 2023 destroy her and Feya's friendship forever?

And what will happen when Melody's caught between the feuding friends?

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*A Milo and Maisie novelette about Maisie and Feya!*
*Based on a real legend at Coronado Springs.*
*Must read Milo and Maisie first!* <<less

a group of newfound friends discover there's an ancient evil brewing beneath their snowy mountain town

Sacrificed as a child along with her family by demonic cultists, Reimia lives out a cycle of tragedy, survival, and revenge.... more>>

On her path to revenge, Rei fails over and over, dying to then be reborn in different times and places, gaining allies and advantages with each cycle... Only to lose them to the cruelty of time. Because all things die... Except her and the man who started it all.

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- What to expect:
- Shadowbane is a long story about revenge.
- Reimia is very weak at the start.
- First person POV. I know some people don't like this, so here is your warning.
- Long chapters. Average 4-6k words, with some being close to 7k.
- New writer, figuring it out as I go. Hopefully I'm able to entertain you! <<less

Melle ventures up a cold mountain searching for a Sleeping Giant legend from her coworkers, a legend that resonated with her since childhood. But when she arrived, she only found a cute vampire named Enora. It was love at first sight, and Enora made her a promise. They would find the Sleeping Giants together!... more>>

I am reuploading this story from my other profile, EnoraTwilight. If you read it before, expect it to be the same with editing this time. The first thirty chapters are already done, so I will edit them and send them out one at a time.

Royal Road Profile: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/425441

I made a discord: https://discord.gg/Y8SKaaWD6p <<less

Many people have been attracted to the city of Dìxía, however, what they don't know is that all of this was planned by a certain... more>> someone... <<less

In a world teeming with countless continents, races, kingdoms, and empires, only the great lineage clans wielding power and the successors of gods leading religious... more>> factions held sway. Darkness was the enemy of this entire world. But what about a seed cursed by darkness? That's Rauf. A seed cursed by fate, a child that should have never existed. Because in fate, there was neither a path nor a future written for him. Yet even fate had to yield to a mother's defiance. The seed that was never meant to be born grew into a sapling. Now, in this harsh world, he carves his own path, proving that talent isn't everything. His curses, instead of hindering, became a source of power for his purposes. Remember, if you give a knife to someone with a purpose, that knife will achieve its purpose. <<less

A quick note before the synopsis: This story is not written in the style of a novel. I've seen the style being compared to a DnD campaign so if that's not something you would enjoy reading, you probably will not like this story.... more>>

EDIT: As of Chapter 639, I changed the writing style. It's much closer to standard writing now. I'm not sure if I will go back and update all previous chapters to the new style. It would take a lot of time and I would rather spend that time writing new ones instead of changing old ones.

Also, I write this story for my friends to read and Scribble Hub is a convenient place for them to read it instead of me sending them the individual documents for every chapter. So, you can read it, or don't. It doesn't matter to me. As long as I enjoy writing it and my friends enjoy reading it, that's all that matters to me. This story was never originally going to see any kind of public release. Now for the synopsis.

BTS 1 Synopsis:
118 years ago, Earth was ravaged by a major war between the forces of Heaven and Hell. Now, a young man named Zeth, who has just discovered he has magic abilities, finds himself faced with helping Heaven to prevent another invasion of Earth by Hell. Zeth and his new friends must journey through the world, different dimensions, and the divine realm to put a stop to the threats that face the world and perhaps answer the biggest question of all, what caused the conflict between Heaven and Hell in the first place? This is a journey that must go beyond the stars!

BTS 2 synopsis down at the bottom.

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Beyond The Stars is a story inspired by battle shonen mangas (as well as my enjoyment of romance) but is darker than shonen stories usually are. I began writing it in November 2014 and the story is still ongoing to this day. The story is fully planned out so nothing I add is done as I go. The only exception is the moment to moment parts of fights. Consider this story a "word manga" as I write this story like it would be an actual manga.

Also I love the use of foreshadowing so always keep an eye out for anything that looks like foreshadowing.

I do make use of Scribble Hub's Glossary feature where I will put the list of arcs (and chapter numbers in those arcs) as well as a list of characters and their descriptions. Currently, it only has characters that have been drawn but soon I'm going to take some time to add all of the characters.

Created and Written By: DarkLegend64
Art By: CodeMonkPunk
Edited By: DarkLegend64 and CrisCross92

BTS 2 Synopsis: (Chapter 575 and onward)

Following the defeat of the Dark Goddess and peace returning to Earth, the threat of the abyss begins to loom. Zeth, Sasha, and the other heroes must travel to other planets in the galaxy as well as the Divine World itself to find a way to stop it, or else lose the entire galaxy to the abyss. <<less

Xiao Yi "Frost" was only 15 years old when he entered an esports team alongside his childhood friends. He was the youngest person to win the world championship trophy. And then, his team disbanded and he disappeared.... more>>

[@X-Frost: I'm retired!]
[@Everyone else: Did we consent to that? Get back here.]

Frost left the esports world, and three years later there was a boy with light blue eyes who always slept on his brother's stream dubbed "Sleeping God". <<less

Marcus Smit’s life was barreling toward failure or prison, but changed when the Great Impact happened. It destroyed major cities within seconds and setting loose a swarm of monsters. Simultaneously, mysterious Spheres emerged, pulsating with a dangerous energy called Mana—a force lethal to everyone but the Marked.... more>>

Years later, Marcus suddenly awakens in a strange steel frame, desperate to survive and reclaim the very thing that made him who he was; himself. As he grapples with his mysterious circumstance, builds his own army and takes down these strange Spheres filled with monsters, he embarks on a journey to understand what it means to carry a Mark and his new title.

A Breacher <<less

In a distant world where magic and monsters coexist, Luna, once a human, has been reincarnated as a dragon and has now witnessed thousands of years passing by. Circumstances have made her one of the few, or perhaps the only, dragon alive. This has led her to live a life of solitude, sleeping away the years.... more>>

When humans began populating the lands, her curiosity caused her to take human form and travel to see the world time and time again before returning to her slumber. A chance encounter disrupted her sleep, leading her to decide that it was time to venture outside again. Will this be just like all the other times? Follow Luna on her journey across the lands, with an unlikely travel companion being pulled along for the ride.

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This is the first story that I’m writing, so any feedback is appreciated. <<less

When Ellie Tangey went out for a night on the town with her best and only friend , she was expecting to be bored, maybe uncomfortable at worst. Her only real concern was protecting her friend.
She should have been worried about herself.
Now, she is something more than human, something horrific, something hated, and something she can’t help but embrace.... more>>

A story exploring psychological traumas from many different angles and across multiple characters and personalities. All set to the background of a world where magic is common, humans are not, and creatures of the night are on the hunt.

This is something of an experiment in writing for me and will hopefully be enjoyed by others. <<less

Anubis The Dragon King was forced into the position when his father went missing investigating the disappearances of shifters. Everything comes to light when his... more>> mate Rose comes swaggering into his life. With her help he will uncover the secrets of the hunters, the disappearance of shifters and hopefully save his father from the clutches of the hunters. <<less

As the youngest daughter in a family of eight, Rowan Kolb has gotten used to an overlooked existence. It doesn't bother her. No, not at all! She has her friends, and her family has always been supportive of her, when they can. The only thing she wants is to find her place in House Kolb and attending the Summit one day, where she might make a difference.... more>>

So, when she's forced to spend a week with Asher Cerullis, the heir to her family's rival House, she should take advantage of the situation. Instead, Rowan forms a close bond with him. She'll have to decide what to do about that before her time with House Cerullis comes to an end.

Oh. And also, aliens have invaded the planet with hostile intent. And civilization might be coming to an end. Maybe Rowan should consider handling those problems too.

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While this story does include discussions about video games and use of gaming tactics, it is NOT a LitRPG. What readers can expect instead:

-complicated and rewarding relationships between characters

-a MC who uses knowledge gained from video games and speculative fiction to survive the apocalypse

-a slow beginning (the story's antagonist doesn't show up until chapter nine) (Author's Note: I really like taking the time to build a comfy world for my characters before tearing it all down around them, mwahahahaha.)

-LGBT+ characters

-an exploration of several cultures and how their differences impact one another

-a focus of characterization with an enticing story to support them

-slice of life chapters and chapters with heavy action, equally present

-while there will be romantic elements later on, this story is not a romance

Thanks for checking Planetfall out! I'll be updating twice a week. <<less

A USA Marine dies in the line of duty and wakes up in the body of The Wolverine. Now he must determine where he is... more>> and what he should do in his new life. However, some habits are hard to let go. <<less

It is nice of the Mandrago family to help Emily develop the skills to kill them all.... more>>

When Emily Coldstone discovers the lightning gem in the smouldering ruins of a crashed airship, her own fate, along with that of those she loves and those she hates, is sealed. Experimenting with the gem’s powers, Emily is awakened as a Mage and finds herself inducted into a secret world of magic by a mysterious entity, who sets her a task that will take her from the slums of her birth to war in the far reaches of space.

For Emily is far more powerful than anyone could have imagined. Not only is Emily a Mage, she is a Mechanic; her talents combining to create a Technomancer, a being capable of building herself an indestructible body, an army of spell-flinging robots, and her very own time machine.

The universe will know her wrath!
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What to expect:

-A steampunk era starter planet with a secret magic society

-A main character who will be broken down and rebuilt into a magical cyborg killing machine

-A dash of physics

-A squeeze of magic

-A sprinkling of girl's love

-And eventual space pirates!

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Cover art by @Jeroosama on Instagram. I do own the commercial rights.
Posted here and on RoyalRoad.
Uploading two chapters a day for a few weeks, then two a week. <<less

Spring is in the air! The flowers are in bloom, the chill is receding, and renewal is all around us. Why not take a break from cleaning out those dusty rafters and curl up with nine brand new stories from some of your favorite queerlit authors? ... more>>

Every writer has an idea which has languished in a corner of their mind or in their drafts folder, sometimes for years on end. An idea that's just too good to completely discard, but which you don't know how to start or finish writing. Well, as it turns out, this year we had the perfect chance to do it! Several trans writers stepped up to the challenge, delved deep into their trove of unfinished products, and are now presenting you the results.

A collection comprising several tens of thousand of words' worth of trans-themed stories from trans writers. These writers have given it their all, opening up the windows of their mind to let the inspiration in and battling against monsters shaped like a (writer's) block, and we're very proud of the results!

Bundle cover art created by QuillRabbit <<less

In the village of Tauris, a sense of unease lingered in the air as unsettling events plagued the community ranging from the death and disappearances... more>> of villagers and the dead soil preventing the growth of plants. Emily, a diligent young woman with a passion for baking, found herself caught up in her village's unfolding drama, after her friend's sudden death. Soon, they discover that war is revealing the history of how the world began as Emily and her friends start uncovering the world's truth. <<less

"In 'Dragons of Destiny,' a 'Game of Thrones' fanfiction, Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen build a deeper relationship while sailing to White Harbor. Their growing connection faces a significant challenge as Jon learns a life-changing secret about his true identity. Upon reaching Winterfell, he embraces his real name, Aegon Targaryen, the legitimate heir to the Iron Throne. With his heritage now revealed, Aegon takes an active role in the looming battles across Westeros. Commanding dragons and driven by a powerful legacy, he sets out to alter the destiny of the Seven Kingdoms."... more>>

Discover the unfolding saga of "Dragons of Destiny" ahead of everyone else! Join my Patreon at patreon.com/PercivalLannister for exclusive early access to new chapters. Dive deeper into the fate of Westeros with Aegon and his dragons. Your adventure awaits! <<less