A Steampunk/ Gaslamp Fantasy Romance set in the industrial revolution era of a fictional world.... more>>

Magic, mad science, multicultural ambience, and political intrigue all tightly laced up into one corset and powered by the steam of two romances - one F/M and one M/M.

Intended for mature audiences, 18+.

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All creations carry a trace of the maker's ethereal energy, whether deliberately placed in the magical Artifacts made by the Alchemists, or unwittingly left in the handiwork of ordinary people.

Kazia can feel that energy, in both machines and people. She may not be able to do any of the grand magic other Alchemists can, but give her a damaged machine and she can trace its energy to the problem, and know precisely how to repair it. She does have one other ability. One far more dangerous. One she will never acknowledge, and will never use.

Fleeing her villainous father rather than becoming his pawn, Kazia finds a peaceful life on a farm in a neighboring country, where no one knows that she is the daughter of Prince Gorvan Devratha. But with war looming between her birth country of Valesk and her new home in Caedra, how long can that peaceful life last?

She can be safe in the Caedran capital, among the Queen's Alchemists, but will anyone there trust her – especially the handsome but embittered Lord Kelvaran Meratha, who suspects Kazia's father of murdering his family?

Abrizhen is Kazia's older brother. He does his best to play the role of the Prince's good son and heir, but when tasked with retrieving his wayward sister, he must return to the city he'd called home for many of his youthful years. There he'll have to reckon with his past, and finally choose between the life of a dutiful prince, or the welfare of his sister – and the rekindling of an old flame.

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Content/ Mature warnings are on for:

Gore: Nothing terribly extreme. Some bleeding wounds and broken bits, but all limbs remain attached and all innards remain inward.

Sexual Content: It's not all smut all the time, but there is some. I aim for not vague but also not overly lewd. Smut chapters are labeled NSFW. Chapters with very brief smut or just some torrid making out or somesuch are labeled NSFW-ish. All on-screen depictions are consensual, but there are a few passing references to noncon having happened off-screen (not to any MCs).

Strong Language: One character really loves to swear, and could probably construct an entire monologue with just various inflections of the F word. So, yeah, that's on too.

Other CWs: Dark themes (abuse, trauma, ptsd, depression, unhealthy coping mechanisms). Mostly in discussions of past events, but there are a few scenes that may be troubling to some readers. <<less

The road to redemption is long and arduous. William believes he has met a light in his darkness, but could it be the spark that burns everything down.... more>>

Dark, fluffy, BL romance with comic undertones. <<less

For as long as anyone can remember, humans have been preyed upon by Harbingers, living nightmares which devour dreams and passions and souls, and defended by Keepers. These children alone hold the gift of magic, the wild and wondrous ability to impose emotions over reality and empower their frail bodies with the splendor of their souls. Under their protection, humanity was able to survive and thrive.... more>>

While modern Keepers have come to enjoy a social position somewhere between celebrities and religious idols, very few accept the mantle simply to be a hero. The Messengers of the Goddess Claiasya, spirits charged with awakening the magic in suitable souls, promise that Keepers who consume and purify enough Harbingers will obtain the power to change themselves or the world in nearly any way they wish.

It’s for this purpose that Liadain Shiel, a young girl born terminally ill, throws herself into life as a Keeper when her opportunity comes, hoping against hope to rewrite her fate and save her life while she still can.

But magic wants its wielders to grow and change, not simply continue living, and the secrets swimming beneath the sea and behind the sky have lives and designs of their own.

Nowhere Stars is an ongoing fantasy-horror web novel about traumacore magical girls, nightmares clothed in ribbons and lace, alienation from reality, and broken children twisting the world into whatever shape they must to make their dreams come true.

This is a mirror of Nowhere Stars' home site, located here: https://nowherestars.net/
Updates will be posted at the same time, currently every other Wednesday.

Please be aware that my writing trends quite dark and disturbing. If you're looking for more detailed content warnings, there's a list that should be considered to apply to the story as a whole here: https://nowherestars.net/content-warnings/

Discord: https://discord.gg/UPYYpcvfqX
Topwebfiction: https://topwebfiction.com/listings/nowhere-stars/ <<less

I was just walking home from my bus stop when I got lost in my thoughts. I forgot to check the street as I was in a rush to get home and due to my absentmindedness I ended up walking straight into oncoming traffic! I felt an impact coming with a pain incomparable to any I had felt before...... more>>

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Blinding white light flashed around my body as I found myself in a dreamlike landscape. The glow dimmed and I felt a resounding noise in my head. It echoed without speaking. I never did hear what it said, but I instinctively knew what it had conveyed. The presence told me that I was dead. <<less

I completed every task down to its smallest detail. Acted out every scenario with no hesitation. Perfected every line and emotion that existed in this character.... more>>

Yet,

Why has the system abandoned me here?

Where exactly had I gone wrong?

Where is my promised reward? <<less

Anais walked through the big, lonely apartment. She stopped at the door, the door that should not be opened. Her heart shook as she stared at a once beloved place with scorn. ... more>>

Throughout Anais' 28 years, she's faced nothing but hardship. Being abandoned by her mother, and with her father in prison, she lived under the care of her apathetic grandmother and warm hearted grandfather. Unable to move forward without resent, Anais loses her freedom, her children and her spirit.

Finally one day, taking destiny into her own hands, she ended her life.

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*beep* Hello Human! I am system 0915. Would you like to start over?

Now she must make a choice. <<less

After dying and being condemned to Hell in pandemonium, Viktor argues that Hell is a place lacking standards in qualification and that it's necessary to conduct more trials for each individual to be accepted.... more>>

Infuriated at the question of the system by a mere creature like Viktor, an angel of God puts Viktor in a mountain of trials where he must prove himself before going to Hell as he desires. <<less

In Toledo City, a boy drifts through life with challenges and woes. He likes a girl but she doesn't like him back. He wants to... more>> live in accordance with the path God has given him. And he strives to be good at basketball as he aspires to become a basketball star. He strives to make every moment count as every moment passes by will not be taken back again. There are some times that we could learn, and some times we have to accept for what it is; the things that happen and people who decide. In this story, we explore the life of Mark alongside his friends in marching forward towards tomorrow. <<less

In Volume 3, the Chaotic Girls, now turning 17, face new challenges. Paris and Team Variant’s seek Morrisa in Illuminara, grappling with loss and grief.... more>> Darling, the new queen, navigates her role amidst emotional abuse. Marvella returns to Chaotic Town, confronting her past, while Pearl wrestles with PTSD and self-doubt. <<less

What happens when the walls you had built to shut out the world are the only things keeping you safe from a zombie apocalypse? Meet Ethan Parker, a stay-at-home freelancer who thought he had life figured out. Working from home, avoiding the outside world, and living in a self-created sanctuary, Ethan's lifestyle was perfectly designed for isolation. But when the undead began to roam and society unraveled, he found himself unprepared for the chaos closing in. ... more>>

If you would like to read about other stories written by me, you can check them out here:

https://www.amazon.com/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ADarkodia+D <<less

Elise Ham is one of the most popular girls in her school; known not only for her wealth, beauty, and wit, but also mischief along with her group of friends: Keira, Bree, and Melody. With them together, anywhere is their playground. They love to have fun and play games with one particular favorite: the Dare Game. Though what they do is good clean fun, their notoriety came from exaggerated stories about them probably made by others being jealous.... more>>

On their senior year, to end their last year with a 'bang', Elise reluctantly took on a dare: To make someone fall in love with her. And their unsuspecting victim? -- Dianne Park.

Dianne Park is Elise's classmate; a transfer student in their sophomore year.
Due to what happened to her parents, she has slight trust issues. She keeps everyone at arm's length, only mingling if need be, just enough not to be branded as a snob, just enough not to stand out. She spends most of her school days reading books and just plain looking at people. One that caught her eye is Elise's group--particularly Elise herself, she enjoys watching them having fun, Deep inside, she wants to be friends with them since she doesn't have to courage to enter their long-standing friendship, it's enough to look from the outside. In the period she's been watching, Elise became the object of her affection.

Elise, driven by peer pressure and a dare.

Dianne, held up by her fears and with her treasured unrequited love.

Their paths crossed...

Is it a fated happy ending?

Or pending broken hearts?
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Note: This is cross-posted on Dreame
Initially a Kpop fanfic.

Fictional S. Korea. Everything is fictional.

I have a weak foundation in writing, I started out as a school paper's sports writer, so I struggle to expand paragraphs since I was taught news need to be terse and direct to the point. Then fanfiction, with fanfictions there are already audience who know about some aspects of the fanfic. There are ready-made settings and characters which I don't need to describe and introduce to the readers since they already know. So writing descriptions, is also a struggle fo me.

Very childish, full of mistakes (grammar, spelling, and loopholes) and cringe-worthy cliches.

Picking it up again and hoping to finish this time after a long hiatus. Earlier parts were written years ago so they are very dated 😂 <<less

(Working synopsis)
DISCORD NOW OPEN: https://discord.gg/secjmnyjkH (working link)
NOTE: 2nd Cour has begun!... more>>

An ominous encounter in a quiet forest sets the stage for a horror that no one saw coming. When Cody and Aya, amidst a school journey, stumble upon a deer with haunting, vacant eyes, it becomes a forewarning of the nightmare awaiting civilization.

The city, once bustling with life, now echoes with screams and terror. An unstoppable plague transforms its inhabitants into voracious zombies, their once-human eyes now an unsettling milky white. As the undead rise and chaos engulfs the streets, a determined police force, spearheaded by the sharp-shooting Stalker and the tenacious Sarge, grapples with the swelling tide of the undead, working desperately to shield the remaining uninfected.

At the heart of this apocalypse, Cody, Aya, and their band are thrust into the frontline of this battle against the undead. With each passing moment, they must unravel the origin of this zombie outbreak while facing heart-wrenching choices for survival. <<less

Eric, a 20 year old virgin with no prospects, spends his days wasting away in his bedroom, lurking on 4chan and getting into arguments with strangers to assert intellectual dominance. He hates his pointless life, but he couldn't see much to do about it - until, one day, he comes up with a genius plan. A path to escape from this cycle of anger and apathy that consumes his existence. ... more>>

It's gonna take some balls, though. <<less

Parker is the new kid in school, a transfer student in the middle of the school year. My friends tell me he's a bad boy and that my parents would completely disapprove of him, but I like him... But why?
Despite everyone around me teasing me, telling me what to do, I still go for it, but what happens when I get to know the true bad boy Parker?... more>>

My Perfect Imperfection is a teen romance of freedom of choice and finding you're voice.

This is currently a draft. I am open to constructive feedback :) <<less

►Just one more step and I might reach freedom...◄... more>>

Whispers.
Faint and unclear.
A cry for freedom.
Prayers of rare Pokémon Domino hears in her head. Trapped on an island and determined to escape, she and her Zorua take a step into the unknown. But behind the friendly facades of the world, the pavement is rough and fights are dangerous. Lies lurk in the cracks, the truth is bittersweet, and just as the spirit of adventure is suffocating her, she learns this journey isn't one she's tackling by herself.
Domino doesn't wander through the ruins alone.
Amethio does too. <<less

After losing his whole squad in a tragic firefight, permanently injured ex-pilot Hikaru Tatsumi returns to the military school he graduated from six years prior barely a living shell of himself. When the school delinquent Sato Maki crosses his path, Tatsumi can only be frustrated by the pilot who doesn't know how good he has it. Assigned to babysit the alpha, Tatsumi has his hands full and nearly gives in to his own desires to monopolize the young alpha's talents, only for Maki to call him out on his shit.... more>>

A slow love story between a deeply wounded omega, and a delinquent alpha who's not that much of a delinquent at heart.

This is part 3…
Tatsumi and Maki have now been together three years. After miscarrying they’re ready to try for a baby. Only… Maki’s job is going to get a whole lot harder, Tatsumi does something that Maki lashes out over, and things blow up worse than they could have imagined. Surely after everything they should get their happy ending?

Unlike one and two this one is heavy on the depressive tones and pain. You don’t necessarily need to read one or two as this book is the book I wanted to write with the first two being the practice run up.

There is no R**E, cheating, or non-con between our two lovers… but there are some very annoying moments when you’ll want to grab either of the and shake them for the pain they caused each other. There will be tears… and please know there are triggering topics outside of miscarriage, abortion, blindness, heart break, amnesia, and team death.

Yes. There’s a looooot of dogs blood and vinegar. <<less

Nothingness? Manifestation of Concepts? an unsuspecting man meets an abrupt demise, only to awaken beside a lifeless body in an enclosed room! Bewildered yet resolute, he discovers himself inhabiting the alluring form of a deceased vampire. Now, driven by an insatiable desire for truth, our protagonist navigates through dreams, memories, and newfound supernatural powers on an ultimate quest marking the end of mortal history. Along the journey, 'he' and now 'she' encounter formidable obstacles, questions, and haunting 'echoes,' unraveling the intricacies of existence, philosophy, and identity. Each revelation brings her closer to the coveted status of a god, with answers serving as the key to transcending the boundaries of mortal understanding.... more>>

What to expect:
1. FMC ascension to godhood.
2. An asexual protagonist. No romance, no smut.
3. Focuses on meaningful progression, avoiding nonsensical plots. FMC is not too OP relative to other characters.
4. Subtle conflicts and storyline centered around the philosophical aspects of the FMC's life.
5. The main character is average in intelligence but questions everything, possessing various flaws. Luck occasionally favors her.

If you're expecting something different, feel free to drop this work.
Can only be found on scribblehub and wattpad.

Chapter Release Frequency:
A: How often I can manage really depends on how busy I am and what kind of mood I'm in. Generally, I aim for once a week, but sometimes life gets in the way and I might need an extra week. On a regular, no-frills week, I'll get through one chapter. If I find myself with some free time and no worries, then I might crank it up to twice a week.

Currently working on my other two books. Please check them out. <<less

A camera. What does one define the result of those?
Memories? Trophies? Money? Or rather, a piece of paper?
All of them, our ML thinks.... more>> He is a the Chief of the Photography Club, which consist of only him as the member. Though he is the only one, but the creation of this club is also because of his effort. Winning three gold medals of Photography competition is enough for the school to let him do so. Our ML loves taking picture, it seems the apple does not fall from the tree because his father is a professional photographer.
One night, ML is hunting for a good streets photography. A spot is found not far from a bridge in his prefecture, close to the shore of the river. The moon shines bright behind the bridge, revealing a figure standing outside of the bridge concrete fences. The wind shove it long hairs. Captivated by the moment, our ML take the shot. A flash of light came from the camera. The silhouette notices the light came down to the shore of the river. It's a girl. In a rather curious look, she asked, "Was that a good suicide photo?" <<less

In a realm where gods and angels reign, the story unfolds with Mors, an Angel of Death, who is devoted to Kieran, the mighty God of Death. Mors takes on the sacred duty of guiding departed souls to their rightful afterlives. However, the weight of his responsibilities begins to take its toll on him. Amid a tragic event that shakes the city to its core, Mors finds himself overwhelmed by his emotions.... more>>

In the midst of his struggle, Mors unexpectedly crosses paths with Aurora, a skilled psychologist. Aurora becomes Mors' beacon of hope as she helps him navigate the intricate landscape of his own emotions. Together, they embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing.

Meanwhile, Nexus, the arrogant God of Fate, revels in his role of uniting couples in the tapestry of fate. With a sense of superiority over other gods, Nexus particularly looks down upon Kieran and the Angels of Death. As the city of Tangburg grapples with consecutive tragedies, Kieran and Mors find themselves thrust into a desperate quest to uncover the root cause of the escalating chaos.

When Nexus becomes deeply entangled in the investigation. He must confront his own past prejudices and set aside his arrogance to collaborate with Kieran and Mors. Together, they strive to bring an end to the malevolence that has befallen the city, transcending their divine differences for the greater good. <<less

An adventurous soul—Kelzo had always been known as one. Yet, unknown to many, he possessed an accursed shackle, a curse binding him to solitary. With... more>> the hopes of traveling once again, what awaited Karel in his search for the magical roses scattered around Trojka? <<less

Ky kazumaki is a young shut in that's never made a single friend in his life. With trauma stemming back from the very first day of school, Ky finds it impossible to find companionship anywhere, so he begins playing the popular online game Heros Of Adell where he meets his "Friends", a large group of unknown players that bring him a feeling of friendship he had always longed for. Ky develops an unhealthy relationship with A.I and lives an unbalanced lifestyle between losing sleep and working at a dead-end job where his strong work ethic and people pleasing nature goes unnoticed and unappreciated. Now in his early twenties Ky still struggles with social anxiety and... more>> reclusive tendencies. That is until a certain pretty girl steps into his life and tries to show him everything he's never been able to experience before. Now as doubt starts set in, he begins to question certain aspects of his own life and is suddenly faced with some tough choices he'll have to make. Ky Kazumaki is about to learn what it really means to have true friends he can lean on. But only if he can overcome some challenges that still stand in his way. Can he take control of his own life? Can he alter his unhealthy ways? And can he delete all those things that continue to keep him down?

This story is dedicated to anyone who's ever been pushed away, bullied, left out, or felt unwanted or forgotten. You're not alone. <<less

Erik and Oskar meet as Erik nearly drowns, saved by Oskar. The next moment, they "move in" with each other. But everything is not as it seems, past break-ins and people disappearing all over the city, Erik and Oskar find themselves kidnapped to be sacrificed in a cult ritual. Will they make it out alive? Or, is this a game of the survival of the fittest?... more>>

(Religion tag has been used for a made-up cultist religion, not as hate to any existing religion. I am open to criticism, but not to hate. Title Cover has been created by me, I'm sorry but I'm not an artist, though i have tried my best. Please enjoy!) <<less

'Allie held a deep-seated resentment towards god. As a child, she was raised Lutheran Christian though it never settled in. She figured her mother needed... more>> something to believe in. Leslie Smith was a hopeful woman, despite her life’s transgressions. Her mother often worked two or even three jobs to keep them afloat and at times could be neglectful- all of that was crumbs compared to what the Winchesters had endured. Her mother was a tough woman, though. No wonder Bobby had taken a liking to her that night.
But when death came knocking no god attended. No one helped. Allie was left alone to pick up the pieces and through that abandoned faith, if she ever had much. What God had ever given a shit about her? Hours spent in confinement with others saying the prayer, only to be forgotten.'
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Past experiences have left Alice Smith... jaded. After her mother's death and a toxic relationship, she decided to find her father- Robert Singer, a man she'd never met due to being the product of a sloppy one-night stand. Through the connection, she meets Dean Winchester and finds herself on a journey across acceptance, love, and saving the entire god damn world.
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Note: Non-Canon chapters are titled with song names! <<less

Inzo Hayashi, a oncе-rеnownеd fiftееn-yеar-old singеr, facеs a tragic accidеnt during an acadеmy music contеst and losеs his singing voicе. Isolatеd in thе hospital, hе... more>> fееls abandonеd by his schoolmatеs and club mеmbеrs from Hanayami Acadеmy, еxcеpt for onе constant visitor, Emi Shinohara. As thеir friеndship dееpеns, Inzo rеmains unawarе of thе dark sеcrеts hiddеn bеnеath Emi's caring facadе. Unbеknownst to him, Emi harbors yandеrе tеndеnciеs, dеtеrminеd to kееp Inzo all to hеrsеlf. Will Inzo unravеl thе mystеriеs surrounding Emi, or will hе fall victim to hеr dеcеitful charm? <<less

Captain Joseph Baxtor and his crew on the sailing ship Phoenix cross dimensions through underwater portals on behalf of 'The Pantheon', a collection of cultures each led by their own created god.... more>>

On their maiden voyage, they are sent to establish diplomatic relations with the El-Fax, a recently discovered, friendly culture. Rather than being the routine voyage expected, everything may not be as it first appears.

What to expect:

-Isekai, no real world, but the story moves between worlds

-Fast Paced

-Episodic, story broken into discrete chunks

-Nautical Fantasy, the protagonists travel on a magical ship

-Multiple MCs

What not to expect:

-No Harem, no romance

-Won't be abandoned (full over arching story completed)

-No LitRPG, no progression

Posting schedule: 4 chapters a week. Monday to Thursday until complete (each daily release around 1500 words) <<less