Human #94,843,732,984 died. ... more>>

With a screen to watch anyone, alive, he chooses to see the world through the eyes of God.

From a myriad of lives, he passes out from mentally breaking. A man offering him a so-called alternative choice.

Reincarnate in his world and on later days repay him for his benevolence.

He was no longer himself, but a God’s avatar. <<less

Even if I lived again, perhaps I would to the same thing again. ... more>>

Some say that a second chance is given by the heavens and should be used well and to vie for a prosperous ending, or to avenge oneself from past wrongs.

Yet I see no need to do either. <<less

In the near future, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and the definition of human are being stretched to their very limits. Humanity has spread out amongst the planets, moons, asteroids, and comets of the solar system, fashioning together new societies and new opportunities, but the stars beyond are still outside of our reach.... more>>

Old and new geopolitical blocs are seeking to dominate the new order beyond Earth and Luna. One such bloc, codenamed the Alliance, recruits Yang Ru to destabilize Mars, in hopes of securing a political and economic foothold on that planet. Yang Ru’s work stokes the flames of civil war on Mars. Two factions emerge, Colonel Valesquez’s 508th Vanguard and Zeyk Duval’s Concerned Citizenry, claiming ownership over the direction of Mars’ uncertain future.

As Mars burns, the violence begins rippling outward. The Alliance and the Alliance’s adversaries begin posturing and readying for bloody and protracted shadow wars throughout the Verse.

To make matters worse, an emerging (and sentient) artificial intelligence, named Osmanthus, is on the rise, infecting computer systems and infrastructure, making her presence known and felt. The warring factions see Osmanthus as a potential ally and weapon in their war for dominance, and they attempt to recruit her for their respective causes. Others, such as the mega church known as the Brethren and Sistren of the Abrahamic Faiths, hope to convert, destroy, or help Osma, as she grows and blossoms into something either uniquely human or something else altogether.

A Protracted Game, a space opera/sci-fi Web serial, is an account of the next steps in humanity’s evolution, as witnessed by Osmanthus, those who built her, those who wish to control her, those who wish to escape her ominous presence, and those caught in the crossfire. <<less

If you come to a different world, what do you expect?
Wealth and fame?
Cheat abilities and immeasurable magical powers?
A harem with all of the most beautifull women in existence?
Or maybe to get your limbs chopped of and get imprisoned for a hundred and fifty years?
It's your guess to take what happened to me. Or you just read my story. But be warned, it's not all fun and games. Well, it's also not like everything was bad either...
Anyways, if I continue talking I'm probably going to spoil something so how about you just read for yourself if you'r interested?... more>>

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The first "book", with a total of 46 chapters is already complete.
Realease 1 chapter every monday. I will release more depending on reader feedback.

I hope that I have completed the second part of the story by the time the first part is completely realeased, but if not, there will be a brief break until I'm ready. <<less

People who have died are sent to this strange dungeon. They gained skills based on their life, at most 3, that they must use to survive or be lost forever.... more>>

Aoi Shiki is a young man, age 16, who died when he was kidnapped and stabbed in the lung. He now finds himself in The Catacombs as the weird dragon puppet calls it. He must now survive the Catacombs while being attacked by monsters and other dead people alike.

Will add more when new characters perspectives are explored. Also Shiki isn't the Protagonist, no one is. I hope to create a world were I can kill off any and all characters, if I fell it helps the story in someway. <<less

At the age of ten, she had her first crush.... more>>

At the age of thirteen, she had her fourth crush turned puppy love.

At the age of eighteen, she had fallen in love.

But...

Got her first ever major heartbreak.

At the age of nineteen, her first love courted her.

At the age of twenty one, they broke up.

At the age of twenty three, she's still in so much pain.

At the age of twenty four, she finally moved on.

At the age of twenty five, her first love and first boyfriend came back. He said that he wanted her back.

Everyone around them is nagging and pushing her into his arms. The only exceptions are her two besties and...

...

...

Her ex-boyfriend's rival?!

Wait.... What?! This stoic and nonchalant guy?! Why?!?

“Because i said so.” was the only reply he gave to her.

‘Hmmph!’

“You want me for yourself, eh!” she triumphantly said in a sarcastic way.

“What if I do? What can you do?”

“Really? You want me? Hah! No way!”

“Well... Let's see...”

“W-what?!— Hey! Come back here!”

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Cover credits to Picsart. <<less

Ogawa Fuzen could not be said to be your everyday teenager. His mother died giving birth to his sister and his father died saving someone... more>> from getting hit by a truck. Left alone to take care of his sister, Fuzen did not meet the challenge. He did not go to school, he did not get a job. Fuzen used the money his family had saved to get by as he wastes away in his room. Fuzen drowned his sorrow in alcohol and has no friends. His only family left, his eight-year-old sister, doesn't know how to handle all this and Fuzen often blames and berates her. Fuzen is not a good person, but he is our protagonist, and his eyes will soon be opened up to all the terrible things the world can bring to bear. When Fuzen gets entangled in a world of magic and monsters, where Angels sing and Demons lurk, he will change. It just might not be for the better. <<less

As a bastard child Era Anumbra had hard time getting higher in rank, often getting bullied by higher ranked nobles and royal attendands, as Era didn’t have any backing from higher ups, they often dumped part of their work on him. He was always overworked without any moment to take a breather, to make things worse his family had low status in the noble circle.
Somehow Era got caugth into some intrigue going behind the back of the royal family and big scandal had blown up, where happened a big incident related to uncontrollable magic explosion. Era got not only disgraced and humilitated, but he also got very seriously injuried - full extend of his... more>> injuries was unknown…
After healing a bit he left the country, only to return years later being chased by “Ater Rex”… He died in explosion of dark flames, leaving nothing but a pitiful smoking ashes, that got swept off by the wind, later people were telling that his screams were so loud and painful that somehow must have reached the palace.
Origins of “Ater Rex” are unknown, as he appeared out of nowhere, gaining bad reputation after a long chase through the royal city, where in the end he spectacularly killed some recently disgraced royal official – a poor victim of political schemes. This started massive panic, as he later appeared in the castle, his entrance unnoticed by the guards… and he never takes off his mask...

*Image on the cover is fully made by me <<less

Forced into a world of unquestioned gods Faolon Jagger is snared into their schemes and ploys as a pawn destined for an unknown reason. Faolon Jagger is made to decide the fate of a universe he doesn’t even know existed. He has been deemed the savior by not only the gods of his universe, but also a harbinger of what is to come next, to the universe of another dimension.... more>>

Unluckily for Faolon, this means a lot of things he doesn’t want to do and that means he’s got to make himself do something worthwhile instead of being a lazy bum. Bound to make a choice that will shatter fate itself, he must discover the hidden blade of his dark ancestral past. The only blade capable of altering the course of time and those that were born from a grievous misdeed several thousand years prior, only to become whole again under his power, can he save all beings from the madness of one whom desires the universes to wither and die under their gaze.

That same being that destroyed the universe once before…has arisen yet again. <<less

The year is 4177, interplanatary travel is being regulated by the Intergalactic Bond of Commerce and Colonization (IBCC).
A young man, who dreamt of always being able to see all the different stars and planets, had his hopes crushed unter the strict rules and qualifications needed to join and act within, having to spend many decades studying prior. His family, wishing to see him succeed, nag him on and on about his grades and the pressure gets to him.
What does a man do once he is forbidding to do the one thing he wants?
He does it anyway.... more>>

Theme: Exploration of Space
Written for the second tempest contest <<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

A rumble comes from a cemetery, inside the cemetery, a crypt decorated for the powerful and high-class people starts to shake. Silence falls then a bang, the metal door flies off the hinges, a man stands half of his face is fully decomposed, the other half is still alive. A lost undead who lacks memory of who he is and how he got there. ... more>>

The only remains is a husk of a man and his thirst for knowledge of this strange world.

By the way, I will have this book on Wattpad and Royal road under the same name "DominaterRaider." <<less

Chase a top singer in western countries is actually the infamous Hacker Z. And Charles the CEO of Galactica group is the same person who almost defeated him 3years ago. Will Chase be able to use Charles to gain his goal? Or the situation might take a different turn.
"Mr. Charles do you have some kind of special interest in me?" Chase.
"...." Charles.
"Hey come on, I am okay with it." Chase.
"Sorry to disappoint. But I don't." Charles
"Huh, that's weird. You are the male lead, I am the main character aren't we supposed to be inseperable? Even if enemies tries to seperate us, we are supposed to defeat them. What could go... more>> wrong?"Chase.
"The problem is the we are the enemies here. And the situation is too cringe." Charles.
"Jeez, if you act like this I might as well play the villain hacker who kidnaps you." Chase.
"See you don't even act like a main character." Charles.

(The cover photo doesn't belong to me, i took it from Google. If you are the owner of the art and don't want me use it please tell me i will do so.)
Note -
1. Something might offend you. Just take deep breath and comments. Communication is the key.
2. The novel is written by me. If you to post it some where else please ask for permission. I really love this work no matter how trash it looks.
3. The cover I am using doesn't belong to me, it belongs to the Google images. If you are the artist and don't want me to use this cover please inform me, I will take it down.
4. The characters are imaginary, the country is imaginary. Any type of resemblances is just coincidence.
5. I have no intention of hurting your feeling please don't take this to heart. <<less

On the run after stabbing a patrolman, Jenna of Christos became a pirate and fled to a far of galaxy. A brilliant pilot of space... more>> craft, she eventually joined the ship of Thurgod Drista, one of the pirates’ most successful leaders. But things changed and they barely survived a trap set by the Empire.
Stunned by the rash of attacks by the Imperial Legion that wiped out many other pirate ships, Jenna and her crew are on the run again, this time taking a dangerous risk; they are going to Trilla, the demon planet to steal a hidden treasure known as The Dark Lords Hoard. But no one who has ventured into the tunnels leading to the hoard has ever returned and Captain Traska, who commands a strong legion task force, is determined to capture or kill the last remaining pirates and is hot on their trail.
Can they survive the terrors the tunnels hold and escape the Imperial Legion who are bent on their destruction? And what about the terrifying and powerful, immortal Dark Lord who ruled the empire for many thousands of years and vanished almost a thousand years ago; is he truly gone or will he return and seek vengeance against anyone who dares to plunder his hoard? <<less

Indentured servant Brogan Walsh has concluded that his choices are death or a lifetime of servitude. When Sir Cartwright, his exacting master, takes him aboard a galleon bound through the strait of Messina, he sees a chance for one last adventure before resigning to his fate.... more>>

However, the dashing Captain Zechariah made an enemy of Sir Cartwright long ago. Though no one knows the reason for their enmity, it becomes clear that his master has no intention of letting the captain and his crew survive their journey.

When all seems lost, Brogan stumbles across the veil and discovers another world, woven into the fabric of his own. With the aid of the guides of the dead, he discovers that the powers of creation are his to command, and may just be a path to freedom.

Through the Jaws of Messina combines the metaphysical bent of Cloud Atlas and The Man Who Was Thursday with the high seas adventure of Treasure Island and the queer romance of Our Flag Means Death. <<less

Heya! This is a collection of short stories & pilot chapters separate from my other series! If you find a story interesting or want to... more>> see one continued don't be afraid to leave a comment or shoot me a message! My time is rather limited right now, and I'm a bit injured but I intend on finishing out some of my previously abandoned stories and picking up some of these when I have more time! <<less

You find yourself in an unknown world you do not recognize, armed with weapons and armor you already found on you, you set out to find the source of your transfer, whilst finding clues along the way.
You do not know when your journey will end, but one thing is for certain, you can heal automatically in your sleep, and a feeling of immortality permanently fills your soul, and you cannot speak.... more>>

Act-1: Seven Sins: Glory, Wealth, Entertainment, Corruption, Festivities, War, Comfort.
The First Act will focus mainly on your travels across the globe, as well as the many companions you amassed along the way and the sins of the powerful who abuse their powers and status.
Acts From 2 to 3: The Five Trials: Ignorance, Revenge, Search, Pain, Relief.
Acts Two to Three will focus more on the backstories of your companions, though only some of them, perhaps you may even find a clue as to why you were transferred in the first place.
Act-4: The Hero: Pawn Vs King. One Party Against The Other.
The Fourth Act will decide the fate of the greatest fantasy of all, The Hero.
Act-5: ??? ??? ???

Note: Will be referring to the MC as You, Your, or You're, etc... this is a small test experiment of mine. <<less

A single assassin sits alone in a deathly silent room, conflicted emotions surging through him.

Over the years, heroes often shared tales of how they received their gifts. Their ability to become more.... more>>

It generally involved a personalized set of memories and a vision before their power manifested.

This held true for Finn as well, but he hadn't expected to get... this.

Stuck with the power to turn into a glorified kaleidoscope, and a duty he knows neither his mother nor the government would approve of, the only other option for an aspiring hero like him seems to be Aegis Corp, a decentralized mercenary organization offering hero work in exchange for credits and resources.

Armed with the ambition to grow, Finn fights crime and works his way up, but he soon realizes this journey is bound to draw attention, both the good and the bad kind. <<less

Lol. What am I even doing

Our protagonist has woken up in an unfamiliar forest without any memories, his first goal? Looking for civilization.... more>>

But, when he finds it, will the horrors he finds be worth going further?

Even more worrying is that they seem to have found him too.

Read as our protagonist claws his way out of this hellscape using his bloody teeth and nails…

That is, if he doesn’t fall into madness first… <<less

Allison has always hated the human race passionately. Convinced that she has discovered the truth about this species for a long time, she prepares to... more>> take the big step and die for her convictions. However, the sme day she thinks about ending her own life,,she meets a strange girl with mysterious powers claiming to be a witch. This witch then proposes her to make a choice, in view of the fatal destiny that it established to fall on the world as it exists: Fight to prevent the bleak destiny or give up. <<less

For as long as Yuri could remember, his life was controlled by other people. After being sold to an international crime syndicate known as the... more>> Memoir, the young alpha was proven time and time again that resistance was futile. But he reached his breaking point. It was time to fight, and to take what he lacked from those who had it. That was his self satisfaction. <<less

Preview

Sakashima’s economy and everyone’s quality of life are in peril!... more>>

Everyone is blissfully ignorant except Central Bank Chairman Matsuda and those in the highest echelons of government. When the crap hits the fan and the truth can no longer be denied, the Sakashiman people will want answers… and the blood of those responsible!

Fortunately there is a solution. UN-fortunately the only man alive who can help is a broken shell of his former self; a man destroyed in the past by none other than Chairman Matsuda.

Can this man find the strength to let bygones be bygones and lend his aid? What could Matsuda offer our hero in return for his assistance? Can a high-functioning sociopath like Matsuda even be trusted to deliver on his promises?

Find out in… A Palace of Sea Urchins.

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This is a short five chapter 'macroeconomic thriller' with the option of being further extended.

If you enjoy white-collar crime movies like 'The Wolf of Wall Street' or 'The Big Short', give this one a gander!

Also, please consider leaving comments or even a review; so I know what to do more of (...or stop doing). I may revisit this story again in the future and add new chapters if people would like to see more. Happy Scribbling! <<less