A young philosophy professor found himself surrounded by a dozen gunmen. In the heat of the moment he made the stupid act of rushing towards one of the men in order to protect a female colleague.
That was the end of his life, well that was supposed to be the end of his life. Interestingly enough he found himself waking up as a baby. Born in a prestigious British family, the reincarnated professor took on the name Alexander Walsh.
But everything is not what it seems, from an mysterious otherworldly inheritance, to a mysterious yet familiar world of fantasy. Alexander would soon find that his second life is not as simple as it seems.
... more>> 40px;"> A/N: The Cover Photo was AI generated, I used a free account to make it so yeah don't know how certain copyright works but I'm just putting it out there in case anyone claims to have drawn the image. <<less

Beneath the peaceful surface of a nation, a conflict between royal factions and secret organizations is coming to a boil. Drawing upon esoteric energies, those with Exalted powers rule supreme as they fight to shape the world in their vision. ... more>>

Yuzu, a simple shopkeeper's daughter finds herself in possession of a mysterious ornate chest that has the power to manipulate destiny. Her normal life in an alternate Victorian era changes dramatically as she gets plunged deep into a dangerous, mystical world filled with secret rituals, horrifying monsters and ancient gods.

Follow Yuzu as she entangles herself in the threads of fate to save her friends and family from the dark forces rising from the depths. She must develop her powers as an Exalted, find allies and unravel the mysteries that govern the course of history.

The delicate balance that holds the nation in check has already been disrupted. How far will those ripples spread?

- Author's Note -

The first trilogy is finished, and book four is under way! Please enjoy!

Update Schedule: Chapter release every Wednesday and Sunday at 5PM PST (8PM EST)

If you like the story and want to hang out, check out the Discord! https://discord.gg/2uBckbj

If you're interested in extra content, consider donating at my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rocketmay <<less

In the city of Graheel, a small antique shop sits quietly mixed in with all the other shops. Its unassuming appearance is easily overlooked by many. However, this store and its owner has a terrible secret. A devil lives in that building. ... more>>

The owner of the store, John Li, an enigmatic figure whose origins and intentions are unknown. The desperate from around the world, often unknowingly, come to him in search of salvation.

A red witch thinks the owner is an ancient creature, a white fox calls him a wizard of eld, a warrior believes him to be a spirit, and a holy woman declares him a god.

This mysterious individual and his customers would stand at the center of a strange series of events.

From the store owner John's perspective, he has no idea what's going on. He really was just an unlucky dude that got caught up in some crazy stuff.

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“Volume 1: Strange Beginnings” Chapter 1-46

“What does a depressed student, investigator, a wanted witch, refugee, priest, and a man from another world have in common… nothing actually. Just that where they started was a little special, but where they are all headed is somewhere truly strange. For eventually they will cross paths with each other both directly and indirectly. In the meantime, there's a whole bunch of strange deaths and murders going on in the city of Graheel.”

"Volume 2: A Gathering Of The Fateless” Chapter 47-?

"The mysterious murders in the university have been resolved, or has it? There might have been more involved in that matter that is still brewing, drawing both Alan and Cid back in as well as a certain investigator. The priest Crowley will have to make a tough choice that will test his convictions and involve him in things he never thought he be doing as a priest. All while Joe is still far from solving who murdered Rob, and is about to make a desperate move to get the information he needs. The red witch prepares to take action against the Graheel University to protect her new disciple while being forced to work with other patrons of John. All different people taking different paths in their lives, but are about to meet at a crossroads, forming new groups and alliances.

"And finally John discovers his reason for him being transported to this world, or maybe not. Trying to get a simple-to-understand answer from an eldritch being is not so easy. "

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This story is a slow burn and has many lead characters and points of views, so don't expect too much in the first few chapters. I'm a very, and i mean very, slow writer so I'll only be updating this once a week on Saturdays. I also release mini intermission chapters in between my regulars updates sporadically.

This story is also written in a weird experimental playwright style to allow quick and easy conversation between multiple people to occur at once. This style might not might not appeal to some.

Also, if it wasn't obvious, most of the artwork you see in this series is AI generated. <<less

An archive of the events surrounding the before, during, and after of the Thread Tree incident of 1547.... more>>

You are part of the Detective department. You are looking into the Thread Tree incident of 1547. You can send memos to the archive department, the exorcist department, the monastic department, and to the research department. To send a memo, type a comment starting Memo to ? Department:, followed by your request. However keep in mind your superior vets your memos before passing them forward, so do not be surprised if the memo never arrives at its intended direction. <<less

Haruto a seemingly normal average 16 years old high schooler was suddenly transported into another world. ... more>>

With no way of knowing how or why he was sent here Haruto decided to investigate this world to find clues as to why he was summoned.

When suddenly he heard the scream of a lone girl who was being rob by two elderly men.

While trying his best to save the girl he had met for the first time he almost died as a result which awakened the desire for power.
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(A/N: If you notice any errors or broken contexts while reading, please let me know. I'll go back and make the necessary corrections.) <<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

Legends aren't born, they are created. ... more>>

The laws of physics can be warped or broken.

The spirit can be forged.

All three of these statements are true in the face of a forger!

Bosingwa, a worker bee fresh off quitting his previous engagement enters the perilous and exciting world of forgers, asking to learn their ways, and maybe, just maybe, create a legend of his own. <<less

Synopsis:... more>>

In the shadow of the Umbras curse, humanity teeters on the brink of uncertainty. The Fire draws closer, casting its ominous shadow over the world. Indra and Umbran energies, three emerge as beacons of resilience. The Risen embodies hope and enlightenment; The Fallen seek hidden truths. In contrast, the Umbral, shrouded in secrecy, prepares for doom. Bound by blood’s resonance with primal forces, humanity braces for trials.

Caelain, a young man determined to unravel the mysteries surrounding his heritage, set off on a journey to the renowned capital city. His goal: to participate in the annual blood exams that would grant him a blood blessing.

Along the way, Caelain discovered from his brother: the existence of a strange box bequeathed to him by his late father. This box, sealed with an enigmatic magic, held secrets that intrigued and puzzled Caelain.

Driven by curiosity and a newfound sense of purpose, Caelain embarked on his quest not only to partake in the blood exams but also to uncover the hidden desires his father had entrusted to him.

As Caelain delved deeper into his family's history, he unearthed startling revelations that challenged his understanding of his own bloodline.

Now faced with a pivotal decision, will Caelain seize this opportunity to uncover the truth his father left behind, or will he succumb to the weight of destiny, forever bound by the ties of fate? <<less

Have you ever wondered, why there are so many Isekai novels recently? It could just be a coincidence, a popular genre or a useful plot... more>> device to make the protagonist more relatable to the reader? Or maybe; just maybe it could be something more sinister. One reporter decides to find out. Follow her journey down the rabbit hole as she wages war against Isekai Inc. in her attempt to foil their nefarious plan. <<less

Morgan Mackenzie had a very bad day. First at work, then at home, and then her bathtub fell through a portal to another world, with her in it. Now she's stuck thousands of miles from any sort of civilization with nothing but the bathtub and a lace puffball scrubby. But she learned magic, so that's sorta nice. Now if only she could find some clothes...... more>>

Cover art by SourMonkey and Tox <<less

Darrah, your typical unwanted daughter from the main wife of an aristocrat, got adopted by another aristocrat and got herself stuck in between the tale of two immortal lovers. Will she play along the path they created or swept the whole story clean in the process?... more>>

” I really wish I were just a passerby. “ <<less

It tells the story of a goddess, sent to the mortal realm 200,000 years ago, when she failed to fulfill for the crime she committed. She is summoned by a cold-hearted prince(who falls in love with her at the first sight) during the 'Great Summoning Ritual', held in the 'Heavenly Academy'.... more>>

Song Qing wakes up in an alternate world; finds that she has been summoned by an immortal. Now she has to live in the world of immortals, learning new things and managing herself.
One day, when she was wandering in the forest of Eternal Divination, she comes across a man. Tears run down her cheeks. ‘Why am I crying?’ She doesn’t knows who the man is, but he seems to know her better than her.
Then there is another immortal and no one is allowed to talk about him or take his name. Who is he really?

Entangled in the feelings of three immortals, Song Qing witnesses strange events. Who is she really? Why was she summoned while she is a mortal? Struggling with these questions, she finds her true identity.

Is there more to her identity than just being a goddess? What sin had she committed? Spanning over her three lives, when she was Xia Ruo, Ji Hua and at last Song Qing this novel will deal with her story and other four immortals who are somehow entangled in this mess.

Being cursed by the Supreme Goddess, they can not escape fate. They would have to pay for their sins and undo the trouble that they created because of which many lost their lives.

* I am Ruzela, but made a new account as I forgot my previous account's password. <<less

Follow Erik as he journeys to discover what magic truly is and what it means to wield this mystical force for better or worse. Shunned... more>> from society, will his discovery help him thrive in a world that actively wants to keep him in the dirty rags he was born into? Will he make companions on his journey and meet like minded individuals? These answer lay inside the pages of this book. Also can be found on Royalroad.com and my website //https:www.editorswriting.com <<less

Ragnarok has come to pass and all of the Northic Gods have had their Divinity Sealed as they undergo a continuous cycle of rebirth.... more>>

After countless years as they once more awaken these Northic Beings of Legend find themselves on Earth wer they are revered as Gods.

But this time is different, it has been decided that this is their final instance of Rebirth, watch as the Final Battle u folds and Beings who once stood at the apec fall one after another, never to rise again.

The already chaotic Era of Vikings is now once more submerged into the unkown as Chaos reigns.

[ This was originally made through colloboration with both Roeselawik and Shadowwell. ] <<less

"War was nothing new to the Nine Realms. So long as there was life there would be greed; that hunger for power, that thirst for more. No, war was nothing new to the Nine Realms, but a war between realms? Aside from Heaven and Hell, which realm dared? So what of a war that encompassed them all?"... more>>

Join Ava as she embarks on a journey across the stars. Watch as she grows from a simple street girl dressed as a boy, into a powerful warrior who, again and again, attempts to court Death!

PS. I suck at writing synopsis' - read one chapter, that's all I ask :P
HQ cover - https://i.imgur.com/JZKVw7x.png

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Just a small edit, I'm AKA SleepyFox on RoyalRoad. Going to maybe pick things up there! <<less

After his death, Caleb finds himself in an unfamiliar place. He struggles to cope with a world that hides certain secrets from him. Trying to find answers to his questions, he becomes embroiled in a story from tens of millions of years ago. What is his role? And is he really dead? ... more>>

Meanwhile, in the human world of Mailim, Aki must cope with the death of his dearest friend. Living with the sadness of his loss, he didn't expect his life to change drastically when people showed up at his door. The question is: what do they want?

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Schedulce: one or two chapter per month <<less

Eric is a modern magus; he was born from an ancient magus family. But now, in the 23rd century people's don't believe in magic anymore. Because today's society considers magic to be a physical and chemical phenomenon that can be explained by science. And the world is now all about Science and technology... more>>

Due to the lack of magic energy in the world, we suffered a setback in the use of magic, The Result's:

- The First World War was the beginning of our fall as magic users.

- The Second World War was the beginning of the inability of magic to fight firearms.

- The Third World War was the beginning of the disappearance of magic. And then the world starts to forget us.

At the beginning of the 23rd century, we magus gathered on an island in the Pacific Ocean. All the leaders of the Magus family who still retained magic, agreed to leave the earth and look for magical energy elsewhere. and do research on magic of space. besides, I was appointed as the research leader.

So in the middle of the 23rd century, we made it . A tool created from the power of magic and science. we call it "Magic Portal". we try it and managed to move in animate objects to another dimension, which we don't know exactly where it is, but we believe it, that place can be liveable.

Due to the abundance of magic energy emitted from the "Magic Portal" connected to that world,

We Name it "Magi World",

Note: Sorry because English is not my native language,

Please tell me and correct it.
Check Glossary for More Information <<less

'The Secret World Online' is a world of cultivation, magic, kingdom building, ancient legacies, ancient powerful beasts and other strange concepts. A virtual world where a system exists to guide you through the vague prompts and skip most of the boring things. Everyone wants access to this new VRMMO. ... more>>

Going into beta phase, Jack Hunt strangely receives an invite from an old friend. Not knowing what he’s doing, he gets absorbed in the virtual world as he founds his own village, meets new people and kills mystical beasts. Slowly he unravels the truth about this so-called ‘virtual world’...

This is a story that I'm working on after getting inspiration from reading 'The Lords Empire' in particular, then various other Wuxia/Cultivation novels I have read previously.

This will be a novel that takes quite some time to get anywhere, meandering in a way with little direction and, I'll state this now as some people have commented on it, will not feature sex.
Sex will be present eventually, but there's a reason I do not have it tagged with smut/adult/sexual content. (Lord's Empire didn't have any until chapter 500ish)

My first proper attempt at writing a long story and learning/feeling as I go so expect a rough story, not high in quality nor much having editing, so if you can read it thank you!

(Earlier chapters aren't edited yet, I'll update this message when they are. Check https://discord.gg/sAYXxhuXX4 for status.) <<less

Iwan is a traverser from earth.
When he got home from work he had an accident with truck-kun
Maybe this is the Karma
Now he... more>> is in the world of the Gods and Devil
Gods fight for Light
and the devil wants darkness
The world can never be peaceful until one party rules over another
Maybe this is Karma
which led Iwan to determine the fate of another world <<less

Red Sky Continent.
In this land full of prosperity, the human race is now facing extinction against a powerful enemy - the Yokai race.
The... more>> last humans were able to obtain a truce after many battles, but for how long can this period of peace continue?
Read the chronicles of Souma, a young onmyoji who will end up being caught in this massive conflict.
Will he be able to save the human race or will he perish alongside all the other humans? <<less

"Nee~ nee~ 'cause you're a good person in this lifetime, how about i give you a lil' reward?
*chuckle* beforehand, I'll tell you a bit..."... more>>

Smiling ear to ear, that person brought one of his hand in front of his mouth. Gesturing to lend my ear and whispered..
.
.

Waking up from my sleep, I realized,

I'm not from this world.
I've lived before.
I have reincarnated.

The thing is, I don't remember which novel this world this is.
By myself, here in this world where people seems to go against me. Just what should i do?

I reincarnated as a Villainess. ...Or am I really?

ㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡ

It's a usual, but not really usual reincarnation story.
A short story.

Somehow I get this idea.
If you're interest, please give it a try..

•sae• <<less

The story is abandoned.... more>>

One day going by his usual life, after some ridiculous events, MC finds himself reincarnated into being a rock... But the silver lining is that he has a "status" in a world of magic and fantasy. Though does that matter if he is completely unable to move or do anything for that matter. Find out in the next episode of... Just kidding. Of course he will find a way to "move" and stuff.

Anyways I will add references and funny stuff whenever I can to keep the story away from a boring Isekai fantasy. There will be an alchemy system, a skill system, a magic system and few more(with time) creative quasi-scientific systems. I don't know a lot about alchemy systems in Isekai fantasy stories so I may fail to create something unique to experience in that regard but I have to humbly ask of you to forgive me, since this is my first novel ever. Though, you can roast me all you want as long as it's constructive criticism.

From the 8th chapter on, I'll be introducing our second protagonist. An oppressed noble girl that had faced the realistic side of the world with gullible expectations.
Even if you haven't liked the story, I truly appreciate for you to read up until here. Have a great day!

The cover image does not belong to me, it belongs to Steven Schimmrich from: http://hudsonvalleygeologist.blogspot.com
If you want it removed just message me. <<less

"I stand, I rule."... more>>

"My World, My will."

"My sword, the mandate of the heaven."

'I am...supreme"

Author note:

Four releases a week, plus one probable chapter on the weekend. <<less

After defeating the evil god that brought her world to ruin, Sagi runs off to another world looking for fun and adventure! ... more>>

Join her as she light-heartedly hops from world to world, makes some friends, smacks down a dastardly plot or two, and explores all that the wide universe has to offer! <<less

Another Title: The Bored Former Goddess.... more>>

A lone girl sits comfortably on empty air while reading a book in the deep dark abyss. Suddenly a bright magic circle appears under her. Apparently, she gets caught in the hero summoning ritual.

Generic cliche indeed, the demon king rose again and wanted to rule over the world. The empire so decided to borrow the power of god and do the hero summoning ritual with the ancient magic that was passed down through many generations. They successfully summon heroes from another world. But unbeknown to them (There is one impostor.. ahem), they release the former goddess from her sealing place. A goddess that once destroys the countless world on a whim.

This is a story about a bored girl who has lived a boring life since the beginning of her existence.

What would you do if you were bored?
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Additional Note:I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com <<less