In an era marked by division and rampant warfare, the European continent was torn asunder by relentless conflicts. A young man, born into a poverty-stricken... more>> family, joins a mercenary band out of sheer necessity for survival. He seeks neither glory nor power, his only wish being to preserve his life and provide a decent living for his family. However, fate thrusts him into the very heart of historical tumult. As the war spreads, our protagonist witnesses the duality of human nature: the good and the evil. He experiences the joy of victory and the bitterness of defeat. Throughout his battles, he evolves from an inexperienced recruit to a respected veteran. His story is not about becoming a hero, but about maintaining humanity in the face of a brutally indifferent war. Each chapter in the book is centered around the protagonist’s experiences on various battlefields. It narrates how he encounters and is influenced by different characters under the impact of war. From the harsh realities of combat to the intrigue-filled courts, from tests of loyalty to difficult choices, his journey is one of growth, sacrifice, and self-discovery. During this journey, the protagonist faces not only the swords of enemies but also inner turmoil. He grapples with loyalty and betrayal, love and hatred, striving to find his place in a world filled with uncertainties. As the story unfolds, he gradually realizes that the true battle is not just on the battlefield, but within the depths of every individual’s heart. This is not just a novel about war; it is a story about humanity, courage, and hope. The book shows readers that even in the darkest of times, the human spirit can still shine brightly. Through the eyes of the protagonist, we see a world that is both cruel and beautiful, filled with challenges and possibilities. As the story reaches its climax, the protagonist is faced with a decision that could change his life forever. This decision not only has the potential to alter his own fate but could also affect the course of the entire war. Faced with this decision, the protagonist must answer a question: What can an ordinary person do in such a fractured world? <<less

Creatures from the void start swarming already decrepit human domain, bringing along otherworldly laws of nature and logic. One most unfortunate man already at the very end of his rope catches attention of such being and finds that rope turning into a leash.... more>>

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A more realistic take on a relationship featuring interest from an inhuman element. It's not rosy, it won't be smooth, there's no instantaneous affection. As such the story is barely even a romance - there's struggle, ambiguity and things going from bad to worse on an express train. All that said, there will be semblance of a happy ending. <<less

This is the initial arc of the "Siege of Valhalla." In this first section we get to know a bit of the world and important... more>> characters on the planet of Valhalla. Valhalla is proving to be a garden of the future for the Pimogie Empire. Things get shaken up when Robertus, a Caesar in the Pimogie Empire and the planetary governor of Valhalla, is invited to a party being hosted by the Federation. Seeing this as an opportunity to mend the relationship of the Pimogies and the Federation, Robertus needs to see if it would be a wise choice to attend, for his life could be on the line, and that Valhalla is safe in his absence. <<less

When Violet Conrad's best friend Eva decides to get a tattoo, the big and sexy tattoo artist Jordan Marshall makes it his mission to brand Violet permanently as well.... more>>

After a one-night "mistake", Violet finds out she is expecting a baby. She is a pragmatic business woman. She has the career, the money, the apartment. She doesn't need a baby daddy.

But daddy wants to be involved in his child's life from the first minute until the last - and mommy will have to learn how to deal with that. <<less

"The world is full of mystery. I've heard that all my life and it seems to be true. But if I go through something mysterious... more>> myself, will I be believed? Maybe I'll think I'm crazy, or everything that happens to me in my everyday life is just something I'm dreaming and soon I'll wake up. Questions without answers..."
Everything changes after he returns from a pilgrimage to a miraculous statue of the Holy Virgin Mary, when he becomes the victim of a plane accident in which, with no hope left, he prays alongside the other passengers, gives his final blessing, and then... And then what?
He wakes up on a bench. Where exactly? Right in the heart of the most important square in the world, in Rome, caput mundi, as the Latins used to say. What is he doing there? He remembered the airplane accident, but he also had other memories. How did he get here, what year is it? He was at the Vatican, but still... Is it the year 1492?! <<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

With Artemis and the forest now at their backs, Rapture and The Princess he guards lick their wounds and take in the country's dire news.... more>>

The capital has fallen to Usurpers, and any who could have stopped it are now at war in the north. The Prince's bride has fled with her son, and amidst all this dire news, Rapture realises his own days may well be numbered.

Up on the northern shores, the invasion of the Nidhogg Fleet finally arrives.
The Prince goes to meet them, guarding the beaches with his army.
Among them stands Rusalka, Lady of Venus, as well as her husband Alexander and the Lords whom they have gathered.
The Lady and her people were once the guardians of this sea border, and now the price of their failures must be paid with blood and blade.

Yet all of this conflict by itself is only prologue.
The nations of the world stand on a knife edge, each one keeping an eye to check another.
Such a skirmish stirs up the waters of a global conflict.
Olympus and their Dukes seek to strike at Vesta, in Muspelheim's west.
Abel and their Saints make a move against Olympus.
The Immortals of Svartalfheim march southways into Abel.
And the Knights of New SIlbur march upon both Svartalfheim and Alfteim at the whims of their God and Emperor.
The likes of such wars are numerous in Ymir's memory, and though the tomes of old state they are brief, they are always deadly.

So much conflict stirs the seals of the slumbering Gods.
Three of them yet lay in their prisons.
Perhaps, when the last drop of blood is shed, all of them may be set free... <<less

A boy saves a princess one time, and no one can ever let it go. Lyle of Ene was living a perfectly normal life in... more>> his valley working as a guide for bear-hunters when he runs into two lost children, who turn out to be the children of the Queen of his neighboring country. Lyle, who never intended to leave his home, soon finds himself thrown into a wide world of danger, adventure, and drama as the group stow away with a circus caravan, are chased by the Queen's enemies, and held prisoner by strangers.
This is the first of a six-part series that spans ten years and follows Lyle of Ene and Princess Iris as they go on adventures, navigate politics, figure out how love works, fight in a war or two, and eventually find their places in the world.
This story is also posted on Royal Road. <<less

After the death of his father, Shen Zhihao succeeded him as the leader of the Yinhai sect. A prestigious position that should bring admiration, and perhaps envy, from his peers. Due to his beauty and demeanor, everything indicated that Shen Zhihao would become a role model for the rest of the disciples.... more>>

However, few anticipated that Shen Zhihao would be a two-legged rat (not literally) who didn't hesitate to impose his will (literally) on all those he considered inferior. A true tyrant.

A dictator who did not foresee that the day would come when his banished older brother would return from the dead to seize his throne. And, finding himself without a clear way to defeat him, Shen Zhihao would have no choice but to venture into the unknown, traveling to another universe to find the chosen one who could assist him in his fight.

He did not count, however, on the fact that once he arrived in this other world, the promised ally had been dead for thirteen years. And that, in his place, there was only an individual named Zhao Xian, a descendant of the man who was supposed to help him, and whose combat skills could be rated between zero and none.

As if that weren't enough, the portal through which Shen Zhihao arrived on this mission of seeking help closed, and with no way to communicate with his clan, how could he return?

Will Zhao Xian be his salvation after all, or on the contrary, will they both end up being each other's downfall? <<less

"Werewolves will love only one person in their life, unending and unconditionally." This was a lesson Tasela was taught all his life by his tribe. ... more>>

He had seen first hand the pain eternal love can cause if it's unrequited. It was not romantic, it was a curse.

Tasela had evaded love all his life to not be doomed by it. That was, until he met the human woman that cried alone by the pond, who shone beautifully under the moonlight. The woman he fell in love with....his dear Luna.

As Tasela gave love a second chance, he did not realize yet that this woman was already married to somebody else.

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'Wolves mate for life' is a trope that we've all seen before. The male lead imprints on the female lead, their relationship develops, and they live happily ever after.

It's a trope that's used to accentuate the romance, which is all good and dandy.

But have you ever wondered how this trope would play out if the character with this trait was the second male lead?

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Cover drawn by me <<less

A towering wall separates two worlds, one rich in knowledge and technology, the other plagued by ignorance and savagery. It never used to be like that. Humans lived in tranquility and unity in the City of Ionia, a utopia where minimal crime and violence occurred. Those who stirred up crime and violence were labeled as sinners. More sinners emerged, jeopardizing peace. Because of this, the city decided to exile every sinner to the other side of the walls. The City of Ionia created SCAR, a brutal organization that combats and handles sinners within their city and sometimes outside the walls.... more>>

In the present day, the outside world is hell for Jill. All her life, she has been locked in a dark hell, only wishing for one thing: freedom. She meets Raphtalia, a girl in the same situation as her. Raphtalia’s dream is to unite the two worlds and abolish the wall. Amazed by her words, Jill vows to help her achieve Raphtalia’s dream. Jill’s wish became a reality one day, though it cost her friend’s life. Free from the shackles, she walks the world, trying to find a way to unite the two worlds together. <<less

When the nameless protagonist wakes up in an unknown world without memories being a slave to the Baron, a so called "Adventurer", is the least he expected. He soon finds out that "Adventurers" are players from another world, a "real" world somewhere out there, who have completed the video game that is this otherworld by slaying the final boss. However, the whole playerbase is still stuck in this game which they now have to call their new home. After the death of the great hero Arslan, the Godslayer, they split into two groups: The Heavenly Union in the west, which lives in harmony with the inhabitants of this world, and Carnifex in the east, which... more>> sees the NPCs as a means to an end for their ultimate goal.

When the Nameless is the only slave released from captivity he is willing to quest for gold to buy his friends free. He sets out on an adventure which might bring back his memories while at the same time making him the great new hero of this otherworld. Raiding bosses, leveling up and looting gear are all par for the course when uniting the players and NPCs alike to take another shot at killing this world's gods.

"I Woke Up In Another World As A Slave" is a debut web serial in the Isekai/LitRPG genre by two student buddies (IgLu Books) exploring class divide, comeradery and heroism in a player-run video game world long after the final boss has been slain.

Chapters come out every Tuesday and Friday at 6 p.m. CEST. (Approximate chapter length 900-1100 words) <<less

After a stupid incident, straight A-student Tagaki Shiho turns into an unsociable hikikomori. Fearing for her daughter's (social) life, her mother forcibly enrolls her in a fancy school in Tokyo. Despite being homebound for 5 years, the mousy and unfashionable Shiho makes a startling discovery. ... more>>

Shiho: Why does everyone act like they're stuck inside a gaudy shoujo manga??

And nobody else seems to notice, either...?! <<less

Octavius Ezra Severna, the mute 4th prince of Saule Lec, never saw a purpose to life besides serving the kingdom and being mute and especially... more>> with his sexuality he knew best then to speak but his loyal friend Antero went out of his way to stop the poor prince from dying of misery and found him someone very flamboyant to keep him company online until they mutually decided on meeting in real life and Omari Valentine couldn't believe who his boyfriend was. <<less

He climbed the steps of the Demon Queen Castle alone. Both of his sides felt unusually empty. How did it get to this? What did he do wrong? Was it just because he's in debt? Why, oh, why did he borrow that money? Even if it was her dream, he should have just refused, even if it broke her heart. Even if she hates him from then on, he should have refused.... more>>

Ah, right, he has to focus. The top of these stairs does not look attractive to him now. His friends had come here first, and without telling him, they had left him alone.

They left a simple letter: "Wait for us."

And then, three months passed. He should have gone after them immediately. Why did he wait three months, and why didn't they come back? Did the demon queen kill them? What even is that question? If those petrified statues decorating both sides are to be believed, they're dead already. 

A single thought pops up in his mind: "Now then, how did it get this bad?"

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Trying out a few changes. I think 6~8k per chapters might be too much. So expect a 3 chapter a week

The cover and illustrations for the character sheets are AI generated, and will be replaced as soon as I have the time for drawing again.

I think I should clarify a few things, since i got a feedback from someone. This story will not contain NTR.

What to expect in smut:
... I don't know actually. I have written several maledom and femdom scenes for this already. And but mostly its just vanilla. You can see the character sheet and their respective fetishes to know what to expect. Oh but there are a few snuff scenes, but its mostly not fetishized(?), there's also a few noncon but that's not what the corruption tag is for. I swear. <<less

Paige Sullivan is a late-blooming trans woman who lives in a small town in a deeply red state. She gets by day to day most of the time while dealing with the general anxieties of not just transition, but also surviving the world at large. Still uncertain in her life and with many shaky at best relationships with her friends and family, she finds solace in both a newfound connection with someone from her past as well as a canister of mysterious "Floor Tea" that changes not only her perspective and outlook on life, but a handful of other things as well. ... more>>

This is a fanfiction story set in the expanded universe of the adult furry TF visual novel "Mice Tea" by Cinnamon Switch, an absolutely wonderful game that was made with love and it shows. My eternal gratitude to the creative team and the lead devs Gunzil, KDhynamo, and Zoe S. Figueroa for crafting such a beautiful and engaging narrative and paying it off in spectacular fashion. I can only hope to do the world that you created justice. <<less

Taking place roughly 40 years after the story of Viena, The Legendary Black Mage, the reader enters the life of a 20-years old love child with "useless" power trying to survive in the tough world of Ersia, and if possible - find the one who raped his mother.... more>>

Little did he know that he would strive for the path of significance.

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This story is not for those who love instant power-ups, easy trashing, simple good vs bad, or overpower thingy. It's made to be a long ride as my escape from my daily life.

I hope - and will try, to not waste your time with this, but feel free to drop it if you don't find it interesting. <<less

Xiao Bao, a 33-year-old office worker, receives a second chance to go back in time to when he was just 17. And it doesn't stop there! He also becomes the sole owner of the Second Chance System!... more>>

Want good looks? The body of a greek god? A credit card with infinite money? The Chance System has it all!

Read as Xiao Bao takes revenge on his bullies, captures the hearts of numerous beauties, and establishes his business empire!

This Second Chance System will irrevocably alter his life for the better!

[Welcome to the Second Chance System]
[Welcome package received!]
[Unpacking...]
[Please enter your desired height...]

Warning: This story explores dark themes such as suicide, rape, murder, power dynamics, grooming. If you cannot handle such things. This novel isn't for you. <<less

The Old Realms Saga starts where Touch O' Luck ends.
It is a direct sequel and follows the story of Glen, the thief from Shroudcoast, now impersonating the grandson of the elderly Lord of Altarin and his colorfull companions.
It tells of Lord Storm Nattas struggles, as he tries desperately to prevent the realm from falling into the pits of war, or failing that, make certain he escapes it unscathed.
It will sing of gallant Sir Lucius Alden, 'Bloody tiger of the South' and his journey to the distant lands of Fetya, and the faraway 'true' North. A journey of hardships, danger, a desperate search for redemption and the road back to his beloved Regia.... more>> /> It will whisper of a Princess woes and triumphs, in the exotic continent of Eplas.
It will speak of a 'demi-goddess' wanting what was promised and Dar Eherdir, the father of all assassins.

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The Old Realms series:

Prologue,
Touch O' Luck (Finished)

Act I,
Hint O' Magic (Finished)

Act II,
Lure O' War (Finished)

Act III-V
Wings O' Fate 1-3 (Ongoing)

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2 chapters per week.
drops Fridays and Saturdays/Sundays around 12:00 UK time
also a chapter Wednesday in the afternoon.

II) multi-part chapters come usually within 48 hours for continuity (and because they are written as one chapter for the novel's original form), without being limited from the above schedule.

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Cover artwork by @IntheBlackveil
(here the cover of Lure O' War, or Act II is used)

Maps of the Old Realms are available here
I) chapter specific maps of the Realms
https://theoldrealms.blogspot.com/p/maps-of-realms.html
II) Character portraits
https://theoldrealms.blogspot.com/p/old-realms-characters.html

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I) All tags are relevant but most chapters are not too extreme. Fair warning dear reader, this is an 'unfiltered' story, sometimes sweet, others bitter, touching some heavy subjects or problems, like crime, war, betrayal, pride, politics, revenge etc set in a Epic Fantasy backdrop with shades of Grimdark. In its heart of hearts though, it is an adventure.

II) The Old Realms saga is only published on Scribble Hub and RR for free. It is in the author's plans to publish it on Amazon and other platforms at some point. If you see it offered anywhere else, or someone tries to charge you for it, please report him. It is illegal to sell, or take advantage of intellectual work  without the author's permission. <<less

After maintaining a lie for two and a half years in a virtual reality game, Reiya decides to tell the truth to his best friend... more>> by arranging a meeting in the real world. However, when his friend attends the meeting, he realizes that he wasn't the only one lying. His best friend is actually a girl who uses a male character in the game. Now, Reiya will have to keep the secret, as his best friend is actually Otani Kokoa, the school idol, who not only possesses unmatched beauty but is also the daughter of one of the most powerful families in the country. <<less

Ayre - Freshly crowned fourteenth of the Vylian Castellan's unholy brood, has survived the dungeons and depths of their childhood beneath the castle. With an abundance of scars and a body that no longer feels entirely their own, Ayre is spared no time to adjust to their new life.... more>>

An arranged marriage, covetous siblings, and foreign vassals with their own agendas barely scratch the surface of the unwanted Prince's concerns. Each night Ayre's heart will grow heavier beneath the weight of compounding traumas, promises already sworn, and a parasite hungry for blood freely offered by those under Ayre's protection.

Already struggling to stomach being turned into a Prince and blood hungry predator... Ayre is thrust between two tyrannical nations and expected to do whatever is necessary to serve the interests of both. But how many more burdens can Ayre shoulder?

What kind of life can Ayre claim beyond serving as an extension of something crueler?

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Updates weekly on Sundays.

Cover art commission done by Redsheis over on Patreon and Newgrounds who regularly creates incredibly pretty monster people. <<less

The last words of advice Casper's father ever told him, were "...A leader ought to be firm but fair, strong but kind, and most importantly level headed. Never act in anger". which is a damn hard thing to do when you see your village burned to the ground. Casper, a uniquely powerful young man has been set on a warpath, one that will stop for no-one, with the exception of the uniquely skilled and beautiful traveling companions he picks up against his will along the way. ... more>>

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Dark star is, as the sub header describes, an unapologetically self indulgent 18+ power fantasy. It's a bag of chips, not a steak dinner you know?

Join Casper as he uses his incredibly OP and broken powers to blow through threats on his revenge quest, and also manages to find himself in quite the incredible harem. This is my first every time publishing a story of mine online, so thank you for your patience around the rough edges. I am always open to critique and criticism to help me improve and deliver something fun for people to read.

What to expect from Dark Star:
A slow burn romance and harem story that builds over time.
A main character who needs to hide his true strength
A mix of action, lewdity, slice of life, and a dash of trauma just for fun.

New chapters released every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with early access to 6+ chapters and new releases as they come out on my Patreon (+special rewards!) under the donate button!
Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/Vvt4S6mG <<less

When Mally Mack died, they thought that was it. No more life, no more boring desk job and even more boring existence. Imagine their surprise when they find themself in the manhwa they finished three weeks before. As the villainess, because can't it get more cliche than that?... more>>

Well, screw that. Step one: practice life and death mushroom magic. Step two: build a new body with all the ideal specifications. Step three: put your soul into that new body. Step four: fake your own death and run away. The trappings of nobility? No thank you.

Wait. Why do all the main characters keep joining their adventuring party?? Aren't you all supposed to be at a light afternoon tea??

A/N Warning: this has a VERY slow start so buckle down before we get to the action, first we gotta get through the shoujo half of it before it goes shounen. Additionally, I have a discord up, so if you enjoyed the novel and have questions to ask, go ahead and join! https://discord.gg/hJAgYv9dXv <<less

Detective Cordelia Jones accepts a case that brings her and her partner, Annette Baker, across the sea to Kereland - an island known for its rich folklore and cantankerous people. Her mission: expose the coven of witches terrorizing the emerging city of Fieldston.... more>>

Never one for a straightforward mystery, Cordelia's newest case brings her face-to-face with a terrifying fear - that the magic of this coven might not be all smoke and mirrors. Meanwhile, Annette grapples with returning to her birthlands, struggling to make sense of her place amidst Kereland's sluggish recovery from a devastating famine.

The detective duo find themselves pushed to the brink, scrambling to make sense of the power of the coven, the history of this land, and the challenges of navigating their secret relationship with one another...

A sequel to Baker and Jones - The Winchester Conspiracy. <<less

After the death of King Joffrey, Queen Cersei's only son, one noble bastard sees opportunity. Follow Ser Damon Storm, the Bastard of Blackhaven, as he attempts to get into the Queen's good graces... and her bed!... more>>

Book/Show AU <<less