Who is the true villain in this story?... more>>

Luca Moreno has always been the good guy, forever doing what he can to make sure that justice is not only served, but done so fairly. Which is why he went into law enforcement. However, one day he's assigned to his biggest case yet and he's plunged undercover into the world of the Brooks family and the criminal empire they lead. With his close friend and co-worker Adiv, he plans to destroy the mafia from the inside out, thereby putting an end to the corruption and terror it incites.

Then he meets Raven, niece of the Don, and she changes everything -- his role within the organization, his feelings, his goals, his morals, and ultimately, who he is entirely.

And like the waves of the ocean insidiously erode the shore, something of innocence becomes something else entirely. <<less

A young man with a tragic past finds himself reborn in a fantastical world governed by a powerful game system. Armed with his past life's... more>> knowledge and a unique skill called "Memento Mori," he embarks on a journey to conquer death itself. <<less

Follow Abigail as she is drawn into a world of ghostly hauntings and hidden darkness. As friendships form and romance blooms in "Abigail's Curse", It... more>> all culminates in a spine-chilling twist, leaving readers questioning the boundaries between life and the afterlife. <<less

Two goddess sisters who live among humans in secret. Earth is currently in the middle of a war, with numerous strikes, the two of them... more>> decide to interfere in this. <<less

While touring the frontier planet of Belstar-3, the Heir to the Galaxy finds herself captured by a bounty hunter intent on humbling her.... more>>

Content warnings:
*Kidnapping
*Petplay
*Humiliation and degradation
*Electric shocks
*Physical violence
*Blood
*Gunfights and death

Art by @charlatanking on Twitter! <<less

Wei Wuxian dies in the siege led against by by his brother on Burial Mounds. The cultivation world thought that as the end of things.... more>> The soon find out at Lotus Pier for a gathering, that is not the case at all not. <<less

I just - - - - noticed - - - - her one day.

A group of three soldiers are tasked to scout an island which was overrun by undeads weeks ago in search of suplies. More importantly they must find out if the place is safe enough to finally settle a base of operation and repair the ship. But immediatly after landfall, the island seemed a bit too... quiet. ... more>>

(A/N) This is a small story inspired by Pr1vateLime's series on kingsmouth island challenge (made in the game project zomboid) and a "what if" about the reaction of some normal dudes in front of Claudette's insane achievement.

English isn't my main language so there's probably quite a few mistakes, feel free to point them out. <<less

"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

A seed of hope in a world of hate... more>>

War rages as land runs out. Elves, Dwarves, Humans, and other races fight for control of the limited space they have. When a land mass suddenly appears out of nowhere, people flock to it, only to be caught up in its mysteries.

Kaia, one of the last living members of the Treek race, heads to the new land to find others like herself and escape the war that surrounds her. With conflict at her back, and untamed wilderness ahead, she and the companions she makes discover the truths of the new land and themselves.

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Sprig was completed in November of 2022 and is now also available in Paperback, Hardcover, and eBook. Find all of the links in my shop: HoustonHare.com/shop <<less

A short story about an old-man named, Ernest Salvo, whom were given an Death's Pardon by the entity of death. What is a life's worth... more>> in that pardon? <<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

A trans woman's ramblings about the oncoming death of a family member. ... more>>

Note: I picked the slice of life tag because it's the only one that really fits in my opinion. <<less

You had almost won the war.
You were so close to the final victory.
And then...

(ONE-SHOT)
The kingdom of Panistroth, the strongest and mightiest nations of all 12 nations, ruled by the king Marten, ruling alongside with his 13 wives that are queens and princesses of surroundings nations.... more>>

Peace and unity is their motto, they are loved by the public, Nobles and Royalties respect and adore them, but every good person always has evil within them.

In reality, in the king and his wives sweet façade, the wives hold the king hostage, their crazy love for him turns into a dark turn, killing Marten's entire royal bloodline, leaving him the crowned king, leaving his siblings and mother hostage to blackmail him to marry them, killing and extinguishing nobles who dare to retaliate against them.

His long anguish caused by his wives, the near extinction of his royal bloodline, the demise and despair he has been through, he sets his life in one thing and one thing only.

Revenge. <<less

Everybody wants to be free from daily life, but when faced with the opportunity to achieve complete freedom, most crumble under the fear of their own limitlessness and yearn to go back to a restricted, comfortable life.... more>>

Some people, on the other hand, rise to the occasion and do everything in their power to reach freedom. Among these types of individuals, there is Akir, a psychologically tormented young man with an unusual history. After he is transported into a mysterious construct called the Ruins, he starts a ruthless journey towards true freedom, which he believes will bring him happiness.

Things don't go according to plan, though, as the trials he is put through start making him question his morality and the opinions he lives by. Eventually, his identity comes into question, and he starts to lose himself, his life goals threatening to fade into nothingness.

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This is a rewrite, so there's the perk of chapters being uploaded consistently without fail, and there is no chance of the story being discontinued or anything like that. The final product is about 370 pages long. I hope you enjoy reading.

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Upload schedule:

One chapter every day at 8 p.m. Central Time. <<less

A young forest spirit manages to stumble upon a human adventurer and is pulled along on a mission to find and kill a dragon striking... more>> fear into the town nearby. Once she meets said dragon... She doesn't want to kill it anymore. <<less

Have you ever thought of what happened to that Goomba guarding Bowser's castle? About his minutes final? Stomped on by Mario's foot. After he then... more>> was swiftly cleaned off of Mario's boot? About his family and their grief? What do you do for sick fun and relief? Tell me player. Tell me. <<less

Fifteen squadrons of dive and torpedo bombers take off to deal a death blow to the enemy fleet.

Jason realizes everything's a work in progress when you got Basket Bread.... more>>

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'Basket Bread' is a short story that revolves around the sad truth. While the story may not be real, the concept is alive and well. <<less

When a sister's love reaches beyond the usual.

Where do we go after we die? Don't worry about it. It's a very efficient and streamlined process.

Volume 1 - Blurb;
The two women couldn't seem much further apart - Teacher and student, specialist and novice, of noble birth and with no family at all - But when brought together with the rest of the Battleship Am-Fluchtig's fledgling crew, perhaps they will have more in common then first thought.
     
The ships of the Tristian Flotilla are gathering, a dangerous submarine is already on the move, and it will all come to a head at the sight of a mechanical moon.
The UnderCurrent has begun transmitting...... more>>

'The UnderCurrent Incident' of 2022 gave humanity it's first glance at alien life, although not in an expected way.
It allowed for a VR-like vision into the lives of an entire race of people separate to our own. This novel serialises their story, the story of 5 ordinary pilots partaking in an interplanetary war of galactic proportions.
With no way of knowing if this glimpse into a foreign society is an alternate reality or some distant planet in our own universe, it would only take so long for the public to demand a guided tour - Now you hold that very thing in your hands, with exclusive access to the project and transcripts from the original experiment's team. You will learn of the lives to which UnderCurrent affords us a view into.
Of the Battleship Fluchtig's soldiers, of a conflict that spans far more then any of them know and of their hunt for a 'Dangerous Submarine'.

-Blurb of "The UnderCurrent Experience" by Pierre Havelock on behalf of his Majesty's government.

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Now on Royal Road and coming to Scribblehub!
This is my own original work, with obvious inspirations from the likes of Gundam, Dune, 1984, Evangellion, Grimgar and anime in general.
All ideas and concepts shown are my own, though I do Parody some things.
A fair amount of research has gone into many of the topics in this book, but I am by no means an expert in any.

I'd love to share some of the research I've come across on mecha, living in Space, and amputees. Amputees in particular is a worthy topic we should all be more educated on - You may find this video link a brief intro into that world; https://youtu.be/piiFI8QafHs

There is a degree of deconstructionism towards the mecha genre involved with an onus on taking a more practical look at the features of that mode of storytelling, giving actually worldbuilding explanations for some of the fantastical equipment involved and using the likes of military structure and resource management in conjunction with the story, but hopefully this is something anyone can enjoy with no prior knowledge of the genre traditions.

Thanks for reading! <<less

A bite sized short story about death. Fair warning, likely to induce tears.