Cid was eight when his father died, leaving him with words of wisdom, not only for a business but for life in general. At the age of eleven, Cid’s mother died, leaving him with fond memories of what it was like to have a mother and good times. But…
His mother had remarried before she had died, because she was worried for her only son, and Cid was left with a stepfather whom already had two sons to his late wife.
Cid’s stepfather and stepbrothers may play tricks and try to take what isn’t theirs but there seems to be at least two people that have stayed by Cid’s side, and that is a long-time... more>> friend, David, and a Princess.
Working many hours because he is someone that brings business to his step father, Cid is trying to find a way to disconnect from his stepfather and live a life of a man…A man that would be in charge of his own life and not be ordered around and be treated like a slave.
Events lead to Cid delaying this goal of his, like that of the Princess’s troubles with marriage and the continuous pestering of not only his stepfather but stepbrother as well.

A reverse type of Cinderella story.
Book 1 in TLCsDestiny Fairytale series

(Pic from net and photo shopped. I do not claim any right to it. Also, I will be placing this story on RoyalRoad) <<less

Chante has been living with dwarfism all her life and is discriminated against, no friends and no love interest but when her mother forces her to go clubbing with her cousin, they end up ditching her to enjoy themselves. Frustrated she decides to stick it through and finds herself a table where she ends up meeting an odd guy.... more>>

Cover art by: the_nerd.artist <<less

Pervading poverty coexists with sparse fragments of wealth in Metro Manila. It's urban foundations are slowly eroded by the invasive presence of a colossal worm... more>> that is ambivalent to the destruction it causes. It wanders senselessly amid a senseless society perpetually on the brink of collapse. (Written 2011) <<less

With much effort Xi Lang finally obtains a marriage decree allowing him to wed his lover, Prince You Jinfeng. However, the court astrologer’s vagueness about... more>> their compatibility has You Jinfeng obsessively searching for auspicious signs in the days leading to their wedding. To put his beloved’s mind at ease, Xi Lang decides on a very reasonable solution: stealthily creating his own auspicious signs. <<less

The laws have changed in the war-ridden country of Ellysrha, driving the soldier Dova to escape to the stronghold of the rebels in the north.... more>> There, he hopes to be able to start a new life with his lover, Thaim, that that does not need to be hidden. <<less

The kingdom’s capital has been lost to a demon. Jusha Lale, the young king, journeys through his lands to find a warrior willing to vanquish... more>> this evil. Finally, his hope comes to rest on the shoulders of Susha Unhuor. Returning to the capital city and uncovering the secret behind the demon’s summoning together, the two men discover some unexpected similarities between them. <<less

Federation space officer Aria Pantel's world is filled with challenge. Haunted by actions of her past, overworked and under served, and forever being hassled by the arrogant Dr. Hansel Heinrich, a lover turned pain in the ass from the Academy, she just wants to focus on her career and stick it to all the doubters that thought she would never crawl out from her father's military shadow. Yet her universe begins to spiral down a black hole when an unidentified ship of alarming origin blasts across her bow and risks destroying the fledgling humanoid settlement on the planet below that she's grown quite fond of. Will she open herself to resources that can heal her... more>> heart, save the humanoid settlement and her sexy pet, all while keeping Hansel from mucking it up?

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An adult Pacifica Northwest is in need of an inspector for her company, so she interviews a bunch of losers. The last applicant, however, surprises... more>> her... <<less

The president and her goddess have a short discussion as the last of a monarchist rebellion is destroyed outside. Based off a bad joke I told that no one understood.... more>>

Characters are named for bronze age cultures present in Italy, because I couldn't think of a better naming scheme. Cover image is just the flag of the 18th century Roman Republic. I felt a tricolour would be fitting, but France would be too blatant, and I'm already using italian-ish names. So, the flag of a Napoleonic puppet state in Italy! As with most of the stuff I publish to this site, this is terribly pretentious. You have been warned.

I don't have an editor, so expect the occasional typo or grammatical error. <<less

To appease the demons that are coming into the world through a newly-opened portal, and get on their good side, the Emperor decides to give them one of his high-ranking slaves as a gift. Now, she must use all of her wits not only to survive among them but also to learn as much about them as possible if her people are to have any chance of survival.... more>>

However, she quickly realizes that these demons are nothing like she expected them to be. <<less

Being overweight isn't a crime--it's just something shameful, Andrea's mother is quick to remind her. But that's to be expected in a world where technology and magic makes body goals and perfection attainable. ... more>>

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Andrea's mother has high hopes for a male heir to lead their household. Andrea must find a husband--and fast. Without a perfect body, however, there are few prospects. For Andrea, on the verge of being disowned, the inability to control something as simple as her weight further exemplifies her other failings. She heralds from the noble class, lovers of tech who frown upon mingling with the servant magic wielders. But with only one year to secure the title of the estate, Andrea has few options.

Opportunity arrives when a damaged magic wielder named Tanner comes to her estate looking for work. Servants of his creed wouldn't dare associate with nobles usually. Andrea's head tells her to be suspicious, but Tanner, who's easy on the eyes and built like a brick, looks like a great opportunity. He also takes interest in Andrea, something no one else does.

For the first time in Andrea's life, everything seems possible...if only she could quiet that stupid voice in her head warning this is too good to be true.

What price would you pay for perfection? <<less

At twenty-four, Mason Chamberlain had it all. When scandal leaves him with a broken heart, not much could make him believe in love again...until the new governess for his eight-year-old sister arrives.... more>>

He's drawn to her. Despite Mason's good lucks and coveted status, he can't break through her chilly facade. She wants nothing to do with a duke's son. It slowly becomes clear to him that she's running from her past.

Her secret puts his family in jeopardy, but is this love worth the risk? <<less

There's only one thing in the entire world that Hakuta Yamamoto loves. And that's video games. They're fun, he's great at them, and they've never let him down before. On the flipside, there's only one thing he truly hates as well, that being gyarus. They're obnoxious, annoying, and really don't have any care for proper etiquette. ... more>>

The biggest offender of them all has to be Shiuka Otari. She is as popular as she is annoying to him. Her and her friends are always speaking way too loud in class and the way they dress is terrible. Despite being in the same class, fortunately he's able to find solace in that they sit at opposite sides of the room.

However, due to circumstances involving his father, the boy finds himself closer to her than he'd like. Now the boy would love nothing more than to rage quit on life, but perhaps this is the co-op situation he never knew he needed?

Note: This story was originally published by me on Honeyfeed for their "MAL x Honeyfeed Writing Contest 2021". <<less

A young provincial thief of no particular renown has his life of crime changed in a day. He ‘stumbles’ upon a huge pile of gold for starters and soon after a dead man carrying a letter of 'royal' interest. Literally. While at it he ‘earns’ a title of sorts, along the promise of a life out of the gutter. Before he can properly appreciate the dramatic turn of his fortunes, he’s drawn into a dangerous conspiracy that threatens to embroil two continents in a devastating war.... more>>

The whole affair seems to cry out for a gallant hero of old, or failing that a cunning diplomat, but he’s neither. Perhaps a lying scoundrel, which our lad definitely is, would have to suffice. He does ‘acquire’ a dagger that knows a dead language after all and that must count for something.

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I) Touch O' Luck is the prologue (or opening act) to the Old Realms series of novels
(Hint O' Magic,
Lure O' War,
Wings O' Fate volumes 1-3)

II) 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, lust, pride, politics, revenge etc set in a Epic Fantasy backdrop with shades of Grimdark. In its heart of hearts though, it is an adventure.

I) chapter specific maps of the Realms
https://theoldrealms.blogspot.com/p/maps-of-realms.html <<less

Coulta was born with a curse, one that forces him to obey the commands of those with authority over him. At only five years old, his father gives him up into service of a powerful lord, hoping to give Coulta a better life. But it was a mistake. Varin turns Coulta into an assassin, someone who can't stop himself from killing even the most innocent person he was commanded to murder. Despite the pain of a life out of his control, Coulta does have hope; hope that he will one day meet the person his mother claimed would free him of his curse.... more>>

Wildas is the Crown Prince of Phelin. He has known nothing but luxury and comfort, not the pain and suffering of a cursed killer. He has no idea that his life is in danger, that assassins are lurking in the shadows of the next city he will visit on behalf of the Crown. Nor does he know that his very soul is tied to one of those assassins, a tie that not even death could ever break.

Together they will discover that even chance encounters have meaning, and that their own personal struggles are nothing compared to what is to come when their kingdom is launched into a civil war that puts all of lives in danger. Only by relying on each other will they have any chance of survival.

Originally published in 2014 and is being cross-posted on multiple sites. <<less

It's almost spooky season in New Haven City, and Kincade High is in full swing! For some, that means a return to the grind, a reunion with friends, and a chance to find yourself amidst the sea of teenage angst. For sixteen-year-old Haru Aoki, it means running home in the rain without an umbrella. But when he saves a freezing kitten he meets on the way home, things begin to take a turn for the magical. Not to mention the geeky boy he meets who seems to know more than he lets on...... more>>

This is my half of the collaborative story jam challenge I did with PunchlinePress to write a short story in a week! You can check out her character's perspective here: https://www.scribblehub.com/series/610322/quick-bites-at-kincade-high/ <<less

Although Emi and Keita have polar personalities, it doesn't mean they can't get along. However, it's only the first day of high school and they... more>> have already discovered they can swap bodies with each other. Luckily for them, this phenomenon is already well-known, so they won't be seen as crazy. This also means there's a cure and solving their problems should be a piece of cake, right? Not for them.
Swapping bodies also swaps their personalities, forcing them to learn how to live each other's lives, at least until they can make up their minds.
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- Although this novel is a spin-off of one of my other novels, you don't need to read that one, you'll only miss out on some references.
- Also posted on Royal Road, Webnovel, Neovel, and Honeyfeed.
- Edited by RedPandaChick
- Check my Carrd to find more about me and my works: https://sosin.carrd.co/ <<less

Alex Harris. An ordinary Highschool Student. Ordinary life, ordinary Family... then a chance encounter led to a friendship. That friend invited him to join A... more>> new Fulldive VRMMO, As a Special Invitee. Sword Quest Online. And Thus, Began the Rise of Ace, The Cavalier. <<less

Pierre Havelock is an author, atleast now he is.
In truth 3 decades ago Pierre was dragged across space & time only to land on our boring old earth.
So when one of his 'characters', a girl based on someone he once knew in his past life, appears before him - Pierre is less than best pleased.... more>>

He is even less happy when said girl decides to make his house her new home!

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Now on Scribble-Hub!

‘The Girl he Used To Know’ began life when I came across a rather silly prompt on a web-novel site I was using;
"Theme: My 2D waifu is now my real life Valentine's!?"
Well with a title like that I couldn’t help but be interested by the idea of leaving my usual writing niche and trying something a bit more novel.

Tying it loosely back to my main series ‘UnderCurrent’, ‘GUK’ was born as a standalone romance novella which you are now holding, styled with Japanese tropes in mind from a more western perspective.
I hope you will find this to be an interesting and fun read - Designed with the intent of being a somewhat contemplative and ‘cosy’ story - Whatever the case I thank you for picking it up and giving it a once over.
- Momentie

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I adapted the earlier Draft 2 to audio - I can't voice act, or edit, yet I kinda like it & find it personally the best way to enjoy the story😂 - https://youtu.be/kNWiSiZU53U <<less

After his father tragically dies and the love of his life slips through his fingers, King Adrian renounces the crown and leaves on a journey to Venwick after learning of his late mother's mysterious secret life. Hoping to rediscover himself and uncover what little is left of her work, Adrian finds so much more than he ever bargained for.... more>>

This is available on RoyalRoad as well! Support me there for better exposure.

For early first edition chapters as well as bonus content, visit my Patreon at patreon.com/AnnikaHunsaker

This story belongs to Annika Hunsaker. All Rights Reserved. <<less

Art critic Claire Pemberton is invited to a private showing of Curator Alessia Stone's newest exhibition, and comes to regret previous harsh reviews.... more>>

This story is set in the same world as (though not directly related to) another one of my stories, DiaboliCon 2048!

Content warnings:
*Human statues
*Liquid latex goo
*Evil woman
*Getting knocked out by injection
*Loss of autonomy
*Public humilitation
*Bad end

Cover art by Claudiclods (on here)/@charlatanking (on Twitter)! <<less

Trapped in an opulent mansion and adorned in a medieval dress, Eydis the maid (or Amelia, homeless in her modern world), the reigning queen of snark, grapples with a unique ability – her thoughts burst forth like fireworks. No magic, just relentless noise, a gift bestowed by none other than the wicked witches of the woods.... more>>

Now, armed with daggers of sarcasm, a penchant for mischief and a seductive allure, Eydis plunges into a convoluted tapestry of secrets. She deftly sidesteps shadows, untangles the threads of her own forgotten past, and battles to quiet the chorus in her head before everything erupts.

Can a girl without magic outsmart witches, monsters, nobles flaunting well-endowed magical abilities, or a roommate who despises her, to rewrite prophecies, and uncover the truth about her existences, all before everything descends into chaos?

Author's note: prominently GL (slow burn), but also features all kind of loves.
- The smut will feature organically in later chapters (much later), this isn’t a smut-centric work. <<less

A State College student loses his family and hits rock bottom. No longer caring what happens anymore, he resigned to plan his own suicide until a friend interferes and changes everything.... more>>

Written by MrSimple
(No editor for this one.) <<less

Aspiring priest Beatrice dreams of saving the world. Delinquent debutante Emi dreads her looming engagement to a distant noblewoman. A chance meeting in a library ignites a flame of love in their hearts. But, as the pair explore the wintery city of Balarand and each other, they must contend with their relationship’s uncertain future. Only by walking together hand-in-hand can they face these obstacles for the sake of their futures.... more>>

Hands Held in the Snow is an LGBT+ fantasy romance about a bookworm and a brat at the cusp of adulthood.

Featuring art and illustrations by Mikayla Buan.

This series is now on ScribbleHub! And it is fully complete, with all 70 chapters available to read. Bonus materials, including more art, can be found at the main site: http://handsheld.quinlancircle.com

Please follow on Twitter!
@Hands_Held
Story: @Thedude3445
Art: @Mikayla_Buan <<less

This is a true story. The events depicted in this film took place in Minnesota in 2012. At the request of the author, the names have been changed. Out of respect for the now-transitioned, the rest has been told exactly as it occurred.... more>>

A teenage boy has a strange dream. Then she wakes up. As for which is the nightmare and which one is the dream, I'll let you decide. <<less