Welcome dear friends, to the Virtual Reality Full Immersion System called Bookworld Online!... more>>

Your name is David Drake and you are a 10 year old slave to the Marsh Hag. You were bought from your parents when you were only a small child at two years old. You don't really remember your old family at all. That's a good thing, since you would hate them on sight for selling you to her. All you've know for your whole life is pain. You are usually quickly healed and receive a lot of training and experience as her unofficial apprentice.

It's unofficial because she would never pay to have you registered as an actual apprentice. To everyone else, you are just the boy she took pity on and brought into her home. What they don't know is that you are much more than that. So much more.

You are her food. She uses you as her own personal buffet and she indulges herself quite often. You even have the permanent scars to prove it. You have learned many things from her, mostly without her knowing, since you have been helping more and more with her spell work the last few years and her potion making. The only parts you can't do are the magic condensing rituals that her potions require and the mana infusions that a lot of her other creations need.

Do you wish to initiate the Main Storyline with these parameters?

Please Note: I publish daily.
Second Note: I changed this story to a fan fiction. It is based on Swamp Boy (https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/4342/swamp-boy). The old story (on another site) is about 4 years old and was dropped after 19 long chapters. The author hasn't been online since then, so I figured it was safe to do my own take on it. <<less

Two minds; one body.
Two souls; merged perceptions.... more>>

I thought I knew what it meant to be human, until I crossed those boundaries.
I believed I knew my limits, until I expanded all I am.

My senses mapped over hers, and I learned how incredible her alien world was for us.
Her senses mapped over mine, and she learned how wondrous my alien world was for us.
Our worlds overlap. Our minds awaken and link together. Our hearts synchronize.
Our realities hold truth, in separation and in unity.
This is all because of what she did to me, and also what I decided for myself thereafter.

She and I are the most unusual pair we've ever known, a Human and an Altiri, each far apart, yet brought together by an incredible power. This is where my story begins. It's more than a crazy romance story; our intertwined lives is the embodiment of how I live, in this crazy world we call normal, with our secrets left untold.

This is our story. It has a beginning, but not an ending. Romance isn't all about walking away in the sweet sunset; it's messy, complex, and downright terrifying at times. No life is perfect. No relationship is easy. Still, I would never trade it for anything. Join me, as I breathe life into these moments, memory by memory.

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Quick Note about the context of R18+ content: Overlap is not a story with frequent invocation of explicit content, only in certain and specific chapters, of which are also not-essential to the plot and are perfectly skippable. Part 5 of Overlap will specifically fit into the category altogether, and is entirely optional of a read. <<less

Security guard Li Ming is still trying to heal from the disaster that was his love confession for his coworker Su Yan. But that time... more>> of heartbreak is quickly interrupted when his boss’ son Mo Fang barges into his life, taking over everything from his locker at work to his couch at home.
Faced with the crazy beauty that crossed the word ‘no’ out of his personal dictionary, resistance is futile and Li Ming can only bow down to fate and accept that his own beautiful love story is just about to unfold. <<less

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

Spring is upon us and so is love. Delve into our tales about Boy's Love that blossom in springtime.... more>>

Hop from a steamy office love triangle to romantic entanglement between mystical beasts. An alpha might accidentally crush on another alpha, a case of mistaken identities! Or perhaps a tale of an ice cold scientist and hot-headed thug might suit your fancy? Don't miss out, for there are many more stories of love in spring... <<less

Hunchbacks don't get love. They get ridicule and scorn. That suits Wyrn just fine. As the son of a warlord, he resolves to die earning his father's respect in a tournament instead. The plan backfires and he's forced to marry a princess against his will. ... more>>

She's 18, beautiful, and suspicious. There is no way a king would give away his ONLY child to a random man much less a hunchback. Something must be wrong with her. And so, Wyrn decides to give her back.

The only problem? She won't let him. <<less

A Quantum Age fairy tale about birds, bunnies, bilingualism, and lunacy
Fires will be started, babies will be stolen, asylums will be broken out of,... more>> spaceships will be piloted, and zombies will be cured (just not all at the same time).
When: 1952 A.D.
Where: America
Who: Grace Grey. A girl out of time, whose precocious mental state would only be diagnosed in the future, but could only be understood in the distant past.
What: NO SPOILERS!
Why: Why not?
How: Brain signals sent to fingers typing on a keyboard attached to a computer attached to a plug attached to an electrical socket attached to a power grid.
Is this the heir of Roald Dahl, The Phantom Tollbooth, and Lemony Snicket? Probably not, but it’s a fun ride.
Rated: PG
Updates every Friday. <<less

Monastic life was simple, but maybe not for a priest that lost their faith. Like Thea did before she left. Now she navigates making money from her ability to smell sin without upsetting that little voice inside her head.... more>>

It's semi-honest work that helps her get by. At least, it was until a rookie superhero sent a stray chunk of building into her motorcycle. Now the bills are piling up, her motorcycle is busted, and her savings are disappearing.

Follow along with a cast of characters who are all down on their luck, but won't stop trying their hardest to survive in a world that ignores the little people.

Posting free, unedited chapters every Monday until I run out or the book finishes it's physical release! Don't want to wait until Monday? Read everything that's available right now here: https://www.kitfisto.gay/ <<less

Stuart doesn't really know why he's going to college. He doesn't know why he's in the metamorphic-science program. In fact, he doesn't really know why he's doing *anything,* other than a vague sense of obligation and persistent existential angst. But when he and two of his classmates are caught in a freak lab accident, he suddenly has much bigger things to worry about instead. (Well, make that "in addition to.") With he and his lab partners stuck trying to cope with unfamiliar new bodies, deal with angry *and* curious faculty members, re-integrate into campus life, and come to terms with their own personal issues, it's anybody's guess where it will all end up for them...... more>> style="line-height: 40px;"> The first standalone novel from the weirdo who ringled a number of long-running and highly eclectic interactive stories on Fiction Branches and elsewhere, it's a (hopefully more structured and focused) slice-of-life mad-science gender-bender dramedy full of introspection, emotional growth, and what another author in the community refers to as "gender feels" (plus some good old-fashioned mildly sexy hijinks and dirty jokes.) Don't miss it! Or miss it, whatever, it'll still be here. C'mon. You know you want to.

Updates Fridays, God willing. <<less

Camping in the woods, the deep sea, creatures both beautiful and haunting. This is an anthology of queer-lit short stories and novelettes, ready for your beach reading season! These stories span a wide variety of styles and subjects, including fantasy, horror, romance, and realistic fiction, all centered on a summery theme!... more>>

This anthology is available to purchase on Itch.io here: https://itch.io/b/1837/secret-trans-writing-lair-presents-mermay

Updates Mondays and Thursdays <<less

Oh, Sons of Nature, born from earth,
gifted by Heaven upon birth,
Hear as we tell your wondrous tales,
Of how seasons pass but love prevails.... more>>

Two fairies taste the nectar of first love
As spring’s flowers shower from above.
A pair of gods join in a dance on a warm summer’s eve’
As rays of hope shine down on verdant leaves.
An ailing man seeks out a witch for his cure
As monsoon skies weep droplets clear and pure.
A hunter and spirit discover fate anew
As the curtain closes over the winter view.

A short story collection about love, the seasons, and nature’s mystical inhabitants. <<less

I've been stuck in a hospital bed for the last 3 years, I can't talk, move anything including my own eyes and all I have... more>> to look at is a blank wall. Things are getting better as I've just been sold to a shady company as medical waste. Now I have the opportunity to live in a fantasy game. You may pick fighter or mage; I'd rather be a farmer. Now my little Lu-Shi and I are going to plow this world a new one. Who is Lu-Shi you ask, tune in and find out. <<less

A forbidden relationship with the most popular girl in school is the last thing Chloe Lee expects when she begins bartending. Especially when she doesn't even realize she's gay herself. ... more>>

Desperate for money for her mother's surgery, Singaporean student Chloe Lee illegally serves drinks at a local bar. When equally underage RJ Shin--the richest and most popular girl in school--shows up as a customer, they already have something in common.

Their fateful encounter sends both their lives out of control. Chloe's money-making plan is soon derailed by RJ's insistent involvement, a growing hostility at work, and an unfortunate entanglement with RJ's family's politics. Worst of all, Chloe is slowly discovering her sexuality as she falls for RJ. Hard. Suddenly, sacrificing everything for money is no longer an easy choice to make.

As secrets unveil and feelings surface, Chloe is forced to reevaluate her life goals and decide what she is willing to sacrifice for love--and what she must sacrifice for herself. If she holds on to more than she can take, she might end up losing everything she values.

Life is hard, but love is harder.

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Also published on Wattpad, Tapas, and RoyalRoad
Word Count: ~65,000-70,000
Cover art by @chomk.art on Instagram <<less

In the near-future, a freelance journalist is hired to write about the Mantlemay Project, a free clinic in the middle of nowhere where medical miracles happen through the use of Memetic Crystalline. But the deeper they dig into the enigmatic science and people of the Foundation, the more secrets they will uncover, which will change everything they thought they knew...as they follow the green-haired, swift girl who chases the wind. ... more>>

Cover by Alexis Rillera. <<less

After the strange machine appeared on the lawn at the library, Meredith found it was easy to physically transition to the feminine body she wanted so desperately. But socially transitioning, and getting her parents to go along with it, would be a lot harder.... more>>

[Set in dkfenger's Trust Machines universe, but written to be stand-alone for readers unfamiliar with it.] <<less

Joel was nine when the Divergence happened, causing thousands of car wrecks as people lost control while transforming. He lost his parents and went... more>> to live with his aunt and uncle thousands of miles from the rest of his new species. Now he's going to college in the city where he lived at the time of the Divergence, starting puberty at eighteen and wondering whether he'll grow up to be a man or a woman. <<less

Frank gets diagnosed with a condition that puts an end to his weightlifting career. His girlfriend, Rebecca, leaves him just as she hears the news. Now, without a mean to support himself, Frank goes out and tries to find a job. He stumbles upon the animal shelter, and there, he finds that his life doesn't have to be without a meaning, after all. ... more>>

The novella is complete and updated daily. <<less

|ONC 2024 AMBASSADORS' PICK · 5X WATTPAD FEATURED| Two years after her older brother's tragic death, anxiety-stricken Maisie and her emotional support cat, Milo, attend the Disney College Program, where they must discover a new life meaning in the most magical place on Earth.... more>>

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The death changed everything.

Milo, an orange tabby, has always wanted a little sibling, but after the tragic loss of his owner's older brother, adoption was put on hold, and he became her Emotional Support Animal. Now, two years later, Maisie's determined to grant Milo's long-overdue wish; however, she's still grieving and overthrown with anxiety, leaving Milo to tag along with her for the famed Disney College Program. Nevertheless, when heartbreak catches him, too, Milo must push past his grief to save himself and his wish.

Maisie Claire is ready to move on but not prepared to leave her family after two years for the DCP. She would've never accepted that offer letter if it hadn't been for her parents helping her get an ESA. Now trapped in an unfamiliar world, Maisie must find a new life meaning while still keeping her brother's memory alive. It starts with discovering the courage to befriend her mysterious suitemate and thanking Milo for everything he's done.

After all, sometimes moving on just takes a little bit of courage.

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*Prompt Used: #24-"A desperate wish, made from the heart, is always answered. Sooner or later.*
*Based on a true story.*
*Contains a subtle, LGBTQ+ subplot because of Disney's Inclusion Key, but it's not the main focus. However, please be respectful.* <<less

Sarric dreamed of dragons all his life; such flights of fancy captured his imagination at a young age and sustained him through a life of struggle at the hands of the cruel hunters that ruled the isolated mountain town of Rivermist. One day, a true-to-life dragon appears before him, dazzling Sarric with her beauty... and enticing him with concrete answers to the vague unease and depression that's assailed him for as long as he can remember. Will Sarric take the treasure the dragon offers, and finally find happiness via gender apotheosis? Or will the hunters interfere, and squash the draconic flame of hope before it has a chance to truly flourish?... more>>

Story will feature:
ADHD Protag
SOFT BUTCH DRAGON LESBIAN
Trans awakening
Murdervengetharsis (Catharsis by way of murder-revenge)
Found family
Magic!
Queer Liberation
Systemic abuse and cruelty answered

Note: There are lesbians in this story although the main focus of this story is a journey of self discovery and so the relationships featured will not involve the protagonist. There is a planned sequel which will include this.
Content warning: There is some violence, a bit of nudity, and an implied attempt at sexual assault. If I miss any CWs you feel are necessary, please let me know.
(There is now a published version of this story. The published version has some edits and improvements, but is largely the same as this version.) <<less

The story of a young witch who created a special doll to help with her intense workload

After a malevolent spell intended to turn her into an animal goes awry, Cherry finds herself stuck as a plush toy. She now has to cooperate with the warlock that tried to transform her in the first place as her latent magic goes out of control and starts to change her captor in unexpected ways.... more>>

Content warning: Death, temporary transformation into a feral animal, temporary transformation into an inanimate object, non-consensual identity changes.

Cover by DoodlerBee https://www.deviantart.com/doodlerbee
Come discuss this story on my discord server! https://discord.gg/EBKzeR55kT <<less

Taylum Rayleigh born into an elite family had autism all his life and because he had special needs he was treated as a baby until a handsome Korean boy sits down beside him in class and saves him from a bully and feels that he could be safe with this person. Gathering as much courage as he could Taylum asks him to be his boyfriend and flustered by the sudden question he accepts but just what does this autistic boy have planned for him?... more>>

Cover art by: the_nerd.artist <<less

It feels like all my life, I've known Juria Kase, the older sister to my best friend. A sweet girl, but what most people think of her are the scars that run down the left side of her face and body. As I'm going into high school now, this will be the first time we'll be in the same school together since she graduated junior high. It feels like a lot's changed since then. And I feel as though something's changing in me growing up now. ... more>>

Author's Note: I wanted to try my hand at writing something like a shojo for once. This has been a story idea for a while, and I decided to make something much shorter than I usually write.

Image Source: https://www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/91775413

Discord: https://discord.gg/yFDKkcb <<less

I had been living alone for a long time after the war, but all that changed when I was given a limbless bunny and a little wolf girl. Now both are helping me heal as I try to help them. This will not be an easy road, but love should help us along the way.... more>>

Tissue Warning expect a lot of sad, sweet moments, healing of the mind and body and lots of lovey dovey crap. <<less

|A MILO AND MAISIE NOVELETTE!| 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