What’s on the other side of space? No one knows. Not even those living out on Nereid. Everyone here has a screw loose somewhere, but perhaps that’s what it takes the survive the cold clutches of Triton.... more>>

As mundane as he prefers life to be, living out in a space station puts Oliver far from that ideal. Ranging from dealing with everyday disasters to figuring out the secrets of the universe, he lives a pretty interesting life. Now, if only the doctor lady next door would, you know, look at him.

At least bi-weekly updates, and at most weekly updates on Friday. <<less

After recovering from an explosion that shook several blocks of his city, Police Officer Robert Kipp found himself paralyzed and stuck behind a desk. Even... more>> though he'd been recognized as a hero for rescuing and evacuating numerous families, he really didn't feel like one. An unexpected birthday gift from his son, ends up being the newest technology in Full Immersion Virtual Reality gaming, which allows him to log into Hero City, and use his legs! Here he can learn to be a true hero! But with this being his very first online video game, will he be able to adapt and stop the villains from controlling the city? <<less

Year 2190 of the Old Calendar System, or Year 120 of the New Calendar, humanity's technology advanced by leaps and bound. While they encountered numerous crises enough to eradicate all of humanity, all beings even, at earth, they managed to pull through.... more>>

Year 0 of the New Calendar, ever since then, nothing is ever the same. The “Great Devastation”, a great earthquake at the world scale, occurred.

It wiped out all civilization and a half of the human population. All that's left is rubbles and the remaining humans, tasked to build their civilization from scratch.

And they succeeded! They're much more prosperous than before. But soon they noticed that the world isn't what it once been.

This time, surely, they will survive? <<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

Colors yield power. ... more>>

The blizzard rises day after day in the Frostbanks, forcing numbing snow and deadly winds onto the land and its people. In defiance to nature itself, the city of Oglios stands amidst the storm and even thrives thanks to the Suntower's protection, an artifact of old now relegated to simple fixture, its secrets fiercely guarded by the Scorched Circle, whose members regulate the flow of Returned, husks of the departed, in and out of the city.

Part of the larger nation of Gonphar, Oglios has obligations to respect if it wants to keep its relative independence, and the city's elite busies itself to fulfill their orders, supplying Gonphar as a whole with cheap labor in the ways of countless Returned. Meanwhile, the specter of war rears its dreadful head from across the mountains as border tensions with the Ehodan Kingdoms increase. Yet most ignore the threat, having more pressing concerns right within Oglios where warmth is limited, and free space is at a premium.

Three individuals converge during these trying times, lost in their personal struggles.

The Echo, an outsider in several degrees, returns to a family still mourning their mother's passing to uncover her wrongdoings. He would fulfill a promise, and perhaps find himself in the process, all the while having to conceal who and what he is.
The Dutiful reaches into criminal matters by authority of the Office of Inquiries. Held by guilt over her choices, she struggles to make it day-by-day, turning to Nostalgia for release. A thirst for vengeance fuels her will and keeps her going towards the ultimate goal.
The Collector, a mortician by trade, dwells in opposite circles. Pulled by decades old ties to the Circle, he stays loyal to the city in his own way by moving through the underworld in order to uproot corruption.

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This is a work in progress, obviously. I want this to be a fully fleshed out novel eventually. It has a lot of moving pieces and things I'm still figuring out which is mostly still in my mind but I still wanted to put it out there, and hopefully get some feedback! Some chapters will very likely end up getting scrapped from the final product as I dig further into the story, and I will also go back and revisit older chapters to fix grammar, continuity errors, etc.

Story on hold as of now (January 2022) <<less

[My Hero Academia OC fanfiction]... more>>

After finally achieving their dreams of opening their own Hero Office, the girls of Hope Agency want nothing more but to live simple lives as Pro Heroes. But when a new threat forces them to open old wounds and leave their home in London for the land of Japan, they learn that being on the right side of ‘good’ isn’t as easy as it seems.
Now they must take action, to not only settle old scores, but to ensure a horrific tragedy never takes place. All while questioning, what does it mean to be a Hero?

This is a story set a couple of years before the main series, My Hero Academia. Although the majority of the cast will be original characters, canon characters will make appearances. Also note, this is the first part of a series. Links and updates for the sequels will be uploaded later.
[cover by me.] <<less

A girl with a facial disability meets a boy with a mysterious past and finds herself in the middle of a brewing conflict straight out... more>> of the fantasy books and games she enjoys! <<less

Welcome, traveler. You’ve travelled far, and I welcome you to my library. I hold many stories of the land of Mirrath, a world of magic and chaos and destruction and hope. I hope you’ll stay to hear a few.
- The Candlelit Keeper... more>>

Story 1: Of Death and Metal
I see you’re interested Ms. Nico Ironheim, a stoneborn and one of the few bards to practice necromancy, and her lover Verith Bymoria, the adopted half-orc heiress of a high elf noble family. They met first when Nico was thirteen and Verith twelve, but they’d find each other again. Of course, there are those who resent the idea of an adopted heir . . . [Ongoing]

Story 2: Divine Despair and Devilish Dealings
A captain from a nation of law and iron fist makes a deal with a warmonger from a nation of chaos and commerce. <<less

War serves no purpose.
War is inhumane.
Even the innocent suffer as a result of war.... more>>

Two innocent souls who only wanted to express their love for each other found themselves in the middle of a stupid war. In their heads,

Love was supposed to be lovely.
Love was enchanting.
Their love was forbidden in the eyes of everyone <<less

Cross-posting with A03
Eileen Galvin has finally left South Ashfield, just as planned, leaving Henry alone again in his apartment with the company of his... more>> barren walls and a wayward vagrant to keep him sane. Despite Murphy's frequent visits and Eileen's rekindled concern for him, Henry still can't shake the fact that something is very, truly, wrong with him. In other words: I am just playing with these middle aged men and their friends and letting them battle their PTSD. WIll they end up on some adventure? Who knows, but for now it's just angst and autism hours, baby. <<less

"The year 2143, following the Great Mineral Wars the resource rich lands of the world began to peter out. The bygone nations wanted monopolies, the more they fought for minerals the more they gained, the more they gained the more the used...the more they fought. Centuries of industrialization collapsing for decades of conflict laced with greed. They had their war…they had their fun…they made their mistakes…they finally forced us to fix them…"... more>>

"When the lands are empty where do we go? Down…down to lands untouched by human hands, cradled by the oceans, protected by the depths."

“…We follow the endless shadows of the depths, chasing the fleeting embers of hope…”

“Nidrnoußidti…” (Down we go…)

– Deinrich “The Forsaken” <<less

Arthur is an escapist, with a few physical and a few mental issues. So when a new game came out, with the promise of being the most immersive Full Dive VR game ever made, he immediately got everything he needed for it and hopped in. What will happen during his time there? Let's find out.... more>>

(First novel, if you have suggestions, please leave them in the comments.) <<less

There exists a friend sticking closer than a brother.

There are three expected major themes to this work:
1) Protagonist reforms his body so that he's not out of shape or constantly in pain.
2) Reforming his giant physical mess of an environment into a functional heroic manufacturing setup.
3) His ongoing unpleasant mental experiences.... more>>

In other words, it's a grind.

Like any good story, there is plenty of room for progression.
He starts out with a bunch of psychological issues and a good few physical ones. Additionally, he has the means to live modestly but still to spend his hours in pursuit of the plot.
Unlike most good stories, ... well, a lot of things. But importantly, there is NO GUARANTEE of success. If he is unsuccessful, this project will be dropped. There is no room for fantastical plot armor in this story; His final saga could very well end in demoralized failure.

The "Game Elements" tag is for the personal status sheet, which is a fairly arbitrary documentation of his performance at various sets of exercises, and other discernible attributes.

The story uses a first person narrative.

The Gore / Sexual Content / Etc tags are there because the contents might discuss such things. Definitely not the focus of the story. MC usually doesn't use "Strong Language", at least at the beginning. But he might develop into such a character.
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I hope that someone out there wants to follow along! <<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

An ambitious young man will do whatever it takes to gain power and control over his life. He succeeds, but to his horror his selfish actions earn him a curse: To feel all pain caused by his actions or felt by those around him.... more>>

I welcome all criticism and reserve the right to edit the story. If I do any significant plot alterations I will give notice and keep an archive available of all previous versions.

Also on RR: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/66390/mirrorheart <<less

What do you think happens to isekai protagonists? You think they actually go to another world? If only you knew the truth.

A beautiful queer romance featuring bisexual and non-binary lead characters. ... more>>

Welcome to the serial Lyra's Magnum Opus. The entirety will be uploaded here.

Summary:

Sana and Tetsu are musicians in Tokyo. One day, they meet over social media and their lives are changed forever. A love begins to form, and as they get closer, a secret is slowly being uncovered about Sana by Tetsu. It's a secret that Sana's band Lyra is desperate for no one to know. The secret is that Sana is very sick, and has been for a long time. When Tetsu finds out, he only loves him even more. When Sana's illness causes him to have a heart attack soon into their relationship, everyone's world is upended. He becomes gravely ill, and his long time doctor reveals to them all that his illness is and always was terminal. When Tetsu vows to take care of him no matter what, he shocks his family and friends. This is the story of that devotion between them. It is a story about family, friends, music, dance, food, tradition, and powerful love.

The story follows Lyra through the Japanese music industry. From their struggles as independent musicians in visual kei and admiring others who have "made it", to them "making it" as evolving jazz musicians and the problems and joys that go with it. As Sana gets steadily worse as time goes on, Tetsu's love for him only grows. The future is bright, but also scary. Other band members chime in with their own narratives, their stories richly told. The world of Lyra is vast, so much to tell. A large, incredible journey. The story of that journey, of loving Sana and supporting him, is Lyra's magnum opus: their greatest triumph as a band.

As the story goes on, LGBTQ issues are also explored. Tetsu is a traditional Japanese performer called an "onnagata". He struggles with stereotypes and his own journey as a non-binary person. There's Sana's own struggle with living as a stealth transgender man in an industry where's there's eyes and rumors everywhere. There's bisexual erasure, even by close friends and family. There's the problems and expectations with often conservative Japanese culture and LGBTQ issues.

Through it all, there's Sana's journey through the Japanese medical system. His treatment and medical issues are explored, as well as how the medical system treats Tetsu as his husband.

It's a long story, but if you stick with it you will love it. Will you join us?

Author's note:

Currently in the late 300's in chapters. Btw, if you like the manga/anime Nana this is for you. Same kind of maturity in writing, themes, etc. It's just also got LGBTQ characters. It also reminds me of the Japanese drama 1 Litre of Tears. There's definitely comedy as well, but it's going to make you cry. I've been writing LGBTQ stories for over 20 years. It gets good, promise.

Btw, I'm not sure this is "boys love". Hmm. It features a transgender male character who is pretty androgynous in gender identity. Then there's the other, who is AMAB and on a non-binary journey, but still prefers male pronouns at the moment. So, what is this? You decide.

Will upload one chapter per day unless people get impatient, because you know, I've got a backlog of over 300 chapters. It grows constantly. Will you ever get to what I'm currently writing? <<less

From grief and lonesomeness to hope and enduring love, these tales explore the human experience in all its complexity. Follow a therapist who learns about... more>> the power of healing from a woman claiming to be from the future, a Victorian woman who finds solace in an unexpected place during a storm, and a mage and rogue whose friendship is tested by a dangerous secret. Discover the poignant story of a lost toy Triceratops and the town of Rainbow Ridge's struggle against a greedy mining company. And immerse yourself in a magical world where a young girl befriends a mysterious creature in a hidden cave. These stories will transport you to new worlds and touch your heart with their poignant themes. <<less

This story is not meant for the faint of heart. This story will contain mature themes, strong language, explicit scenes of violence and sexual assault, gore, and more. You have been warned. ... more>>

After the cataclysmic "Rupture," which brought the dead back briefly and wiped out 80% of the universe's population, Akin and Anne's parents vanished. In the aftermath, Earth's connections to galaxies like Andromeda and Triangulum were severed. Hell's relentless invasion followed, engulfing all in darkness. Now, only the Milky Way Galaxy remains, a fragile sanctuary on the brink.

Amidst this chaos, Akin, haunted by schizophrenia, encounters an extraordinary boy who fell from the sky, radiating an unearthly glow. As Akin's grip on reality weakens, Alastor, a recurring tormentor from his mind, takes form. Akin and Anne's struggle for survival entwines with a cult of demon-human hybrids and a malevolent fallen angel, all drawn to the enigmatic Gate of Eden. In this desperate, shifting landscape, the collision of hope and darkness forms a complex tapestry of redemption.

I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com, Voyce.me, and Webnovel as well, it would be well appreciated if you visited those sites as well. <<less

It's a crazy, screwed up world and Luna, a trans girl, finds herself in the middle of it on a college campus.... more>>

Pic when approved by Allec Gomes on Unsplash. <<less

Chen Fang woke in a daze utterly confused ‘I was dead tired when I went to sleep last night but, what the f is going on’.She stared at the wooden roof lying on the kang ,she shared with a girl or stepsister; try to absorb the memories of this body. ... more>>

“ Min ge I have no problem with brown skin but it’s a problem if you 4 four different shades and your face is having a crisis is it brown or red, please wear a hat before you collapse.” Wu Nan spoke with concern.

This story is an original work. It’s fantasy and none of the characters or events are real. The setting is 1970 China where resources are scarce.( Countries have citizens since the dawn of mankind with different skin tones but their racial traits are the same). It includes gers (males that can become pregnant) females and males but the setting is still the same. <<less

Readjusting to being home for anyone after a long period of time is difficult. The elements that come along with warfare, and foreign lands often leave those affected with mental demons and unseen damage.... more>>

For Arson who was forced to face the harshest of realities that creation has to offer, due to lack of understanding, the actions of his mother, and an addiction to knowledge, his homecoming may come with more issues than resolutions.

Will Arson be able to overcome the changes within himself, all while maintaining the bons he cherishes? Only time, an understanding of prominence and finding of purpose, will aid Arson in his path toward immortality as his journey continues in the next chapter of our favorite young Godling, Sovereign Arson Omni! <<less

Falling is second nature to me. Gravity’s my natural enemy. I close my eyes and the din of the city rises before me. Yeah, yeah… second nature. The wind hits me and I dig my fingers into the wall. Whew… just… just one push. One little push and I hit the air, wind ripping through my ears, diving down, down, down! My arm lashes out and the web shoots out, swinging forward with my weight.... more>>

The world rushes by below me, my body knowing what to do. The air, the sun, the blue sky. Tears sting my eyes from behind the goggles I’m wearing. I’m limitless. I’m unstoppable! My throat rips out a cry of…

“YEAHAHAHAHAAAA!” I scream, flipping and swinging out into Times Square, landing near one of the billboards. I break into a weird, jerky dance. Until my body seizes and I clack down onto the roof with my Sense buzzing and getting overwhelmed.

Jack Parker is the last person anyone would expect to be a Spider, now thrust into the role as one going up against the fearsome machinations of the Shocker, Rhino, Scorpion, and Big Wheel with the heroic Gold Goblin and morally dubious Black Cat. All while trying to keep it all a secret from his parents and do his college classes without drawing much suspicion. <<less

Newborns bear mysterious spherical crystals causing disabilities: eyes hallucinate, palms lose sensation, spines weaken, knees falter, and soles stumble. Those afflicted feel a haunting derealization.... more>> Amid relentless conflict, these crystals unveil a realm where war intertwines with the supernatural, shaping destinies in profound ways. In this war-ridden medieval world, a new destiny starts with a newborn named Vardan <<less