* Tale of Tales is a High/Epic Fantasy saga based on the motifs of ancient myths, legends, and forgotten fairytales *... more>>

Senka is no hero, but you never know what is coming for you. And if that burns down your house and family, while you are left blinded by your house’s guardian snake, the outlook becomes grim. So Senka clings to her dog’s back to survive, unaware of the fateful prophecy and the great changes to come. But when a wandering warrior becomes her protector and mysterious strangers join their hounded party through a series of seemingly chance encounters, they all begin to discover that all is not as it seems.

What is pursuing her? And why? Can the strange characters gathering around her on her desperate quest save her from doom? Are they mere puppets of a young, beguiling witch guided by her own hidden motives, or are forgotten shadows rising again from the immeasurable depths of time? A tale of folk fairytales and myths, of swords and sorcery and mythical beings – a unique story of dark times and unsung heroes who may light your way.

Book one, A Strange Bunch, features leading characters of various ages. This is a fantasy with their progression happening slowly throughout the series, with occasional spikes in character power after certain encounters that may or may not be random. Although the book series is written with adult and young adult audiences in mind, it is, in the tradition of such epics as “The Lord of the Rings,” suitable for all ages. Excerpt from the scene depicted on the cover of the first book:

“Above this hellish pack and the rider at the forefront, flurried a ghastly sight – a cloud of dark, endlessly bustling bodies and wings, a swarm of creatures that, through their almost infinite number, produced that great din which had first reached the ears…”

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Isaac was a simple man living a peaceful life. He'd lost his parents when he was young, but the village took care of him and raised him as their own. So he was as content as a human being can be. But a fateful encounter with the White Queen and the Sovereign Empire had changed the course of his life in a more drastic way than he expected. He'd been forcefully appointed as a King Candidate and now his first day on the job, he is now going on a quest that's very much likely to kill him. But hey, at least he gets the chance to ride a giant lizard.... more>>

Mild language. <<less

Oh, to be unreachable...... more>>

After a decade of reconstruction Flammin had gone through to become as powerful as those who destroyed her home, the Relic Queen Nike takes the former living paintbrush to complete the final stages of her training: flying. For a small moment, Flammin had an epiphany of Nike, the divine living trident and mentor who bonded with her throughout the rigors of her transformation into what she is now.

This short story is part of my worldbuilding xenofiction project, World of Relics. This project encompasses a world of living objects and relics that came to rise shortly after the Inversion Event, an event that killed both mortals and their gods, stole their souls, and remade them into living objects. You can see more about this project here: worldofrelics.carrd.co

Since this is the first story I published online, critique is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Altostratus will be also uploaded to Tumblr, Writersky, RoyalRoad, ScribbleHub, Deviantart, and World of Relics' WorldAnvil. Look for my name: Penwrythe! <<less

A young forest spirit manages to stumble upon a human adventurer and is pulled along on a mission to find and kill a dragon striking... more>> fear into the town nearby. Once she meets said dragon... She doesn't want to kill it anymore. <<less

A man is reincarnated as a dragon with little memory of his past life.

This novel is more or less a draft, it is going to be rewritten.... more>>

In a little thing we like to call the game of life some people get lucky, but this person wasn’t one of them.

“The game of life is a fun little thing where you are lucky or unlucky, try to change your destiny in this game and it may come back to bite. So don’t screw around.” This was something Kismo was told in the start of her new life, she was told this by countless people after escaping slavery right after she fell into this world, and she took that advice to heart.

Because in a world with islands floating in the sky having been separated from the ground below for countless generations with wars at sea or even in the sky, our MC will find herself in many dangerous and peculiar situations!

Also praise my comedy... <<less

Dragon Lust follows the steamy journey of two unlikely companions, the fierce warrior named Aiden and the brave adventurer named Eira. Their attraction to each other becomes undeniable as they set out to vanquish a powerful dragon terrorizing a nearby village. With each step closer to the dragon, their desire for each other grows, leading to passionate encounters in the midst of the dangerous quest. Will they be able to control their lust long enough to defeat the dragon and claim their reward, or will they fall victim to their own desires? This fantasy story explores the attraction between a warrior and an adventurer as they face off against a dragon in a thrilling and... more>> sensual adventure.

Patreon:
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Illyxa (a goblin) and her cousin Gragya (a gorc - goblin/orc) are two adventurers hoping to make a quick buck. Their latest mission involves helping... more>> a pair of elves get to the other end of the continent. The pay is good, but there’s a lot of secrets going on. The plan also start going sideways very quickly as a war breaks out.
Maybe they should ask for a raise… <<less

Eh.. idk. Truck-kun did me in, so I accepted his offer of an isekai life.
But... Why did I received a Hogwarts letter in my... more>> isekai fantasy adventure? <<less

Inspired by Mushoku Tensei... more>>

MC is capable of breaking the fourth wall and possibly read your mind. Be warned. Join MC on the re-telling of his adventure of action, romcom filled with memes and Easter Eggs and guess who is the wife. Certainly not an Isekai Story. Probably

Contains elves, demons, reptilians, Vikings and dragons. Have fun!

Warning: Man of culture needed to understand all references. <<less

Seth is a young boy dreaming of going on a big adventure to explore the world, like any other ten-year-old does. The world expects him... more>> to follow his destiny to become the sword-wielding hero he was meant to be and beat all the evil in the world. All would be right in the world, except for one little thing: Seth dislikes swords. Instead, Seth decides to follow his life-long dream of becoming a Magician although Magic is something that was only mentioned in passing in the books he read. Accompanied by his goblin companion, Twig, Seth will face some of the many perils the world has in store for him. Though, he may be too ill-equipped to face them head-on… <<less

Dragons are beings of pure magic, which naturally results in a problematic area for things like 'causality' and 'stability of form'. A visit to a... more>> Dragon can help many problems, but it still isn't the sort of thing you should do on the drop of a hat. <<less

Having reached marriageable age, the dragon Zhu Hong is sent up the mountain to search for the phoenix egg holding his future spouse. But Zhu... more>> Hong soon has to realize that he is unable to find a destined one. Unwilling to bring shame to the Elder that raised him, Zhu Hong makes a daring bet: He takes an egg he feels no connection to, reckoning that where romantic love isn’t possible, loyalty and responsibility will allow them to carve out a blissful life together.
When the adult phoenix Zhen Zhu finally hatches and the wedding ceremony is held, Zhu Hong’s feelings are not the only ones relevant any longer though. Will their marriage work out as intended or will the dragon be made to regret his decision? <<less

Meet Kenji Ueda, 15 years old, an orphan in Japan. Liking technology to a certain degree, he's very carefree to anything that is not eye-catching(to him that is).
Like any other teenager, he was in school, and of course, as much to his surprise, he was transported to a world of Swords & Magic, where he is useless! Kinda. And to make it worse, his unique skill is Technomagic!
Shall we see what Kenji might do to this Fantasy world?... more>>

This Novel is posted here, on ScribbleHub and on RoyalRoad. <<less

Following a very successful Summer, the Young Lady is faced with a monumental Decision this Winter. ... more>>

Nothing is left to chance, aided by her Parents, my little Sister Asuka and myself, she will make her Decision this Winter. A prolonged Period of Thought is only going to cloud her Vision of Life's Beauty and take the Joy away from it.
The Final Decision will fall before the Year Turns, for her own Well Being and her grand desire for a Happy and Calm Future. <<less

In the country of Lutesia Graith is a simple farmer who discovers a dying dragon in his barn. While others would have killed the monster, he doesn’t hesitate in doing his best to aid her. Before Zel is even fully healed, she wants to get back to her cave, and to her waiting clutch of eggs. Graith, worried for her well being decides to join her. ... more>>

In the country of Situra where the future ruler is chosen by a dragon hatchling, Nerie is a 16 year old girl, raised in the middle district of the capitol Roria. During the hatching, Nerie is chosen by Kiriga, the golden dragonling. Learning that she is the king’s bastard, she is thrown into a chaotic palace life where she has to balance learning to be queen, being bonded to a dragon, and where she fits into the royal family all the while trying to keep true to herself. <<less

By the orders of the Dynast, Wyrm Lord and the 3rd Army are to conquer the Ravaged Lands, before Iterna can set up another foothold... more>> in these lands. They are opposed by the Resistance, a gathering of various gangs and tribes in the Ravaged Lands, under the leadership of a mysterious person named King. Among the members of the 3rd Army is wolfkin Aranea, a former member of the Ice Fang order. She hopes to rise through the ranks and become a powerful person to avenge the death of her father and the madness of her mother. But while the war is raging, will she be able to stop herself from becoming the same person as the one who destroyed her life? Or will she become another monster? <<less

Vildra is a simple dragon. All she wants to do is to dig out a nice little den where she can sleep through the winters. A home fit for someone like herself!
So what if the mountain she chose just so happens to hold riches unseen before. She'll ignore it as she always does, like with that city next door, or those "suitors" who graciously feed her, or that voice that whispers to her in her sleep.
The only things she won't ignore are those centipedes that always seem to find a way in. If only they weren't so cute!... more>>

Read the rest on Royal Road under the same name. <<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

Hana has been friends with Yusei and Jack since they were young, but their lives are disrupted when the Dark Signers threaten the world. Hana... more>> finds herself drawn to the leader of the Dark Signers, Roman despite knowing he is an enemy of her friends. As Hana and Roman navigate their feelings for each other, their relationship is put to the test when they are forced to choose between their love for each other and their loyalty to their respective groups. (Roman Goodwin x OC) <<less

Do you know how mankind ends?
Take up your weapon and fight back the monster invasion. The game that was boasted as the absolute hardest strategy game, [Isekai Defense].... more>>

I used to be the 'player' who had accomplished everything in this game and reached the true end, but it was a disastrous end where everyone died except the protagonist, Raon Eva. Determined to create a perfect happy end, I chose to transmigrate and found myself in the body of the protagonist as a child, surrounded by monsters in a burning village.

With only my strength of will and memories of invasion as a player--.

In order to save the people I love. I shall tear my enemies apart.

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Advanced chapters: 62 chapters (main story) + 20 chapters (side story).
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On the planet of Roneglaise, the reincarnating, soul of Anonym is full of resentment and hopelessness.
For much more then centuries, Anonym had to reincarnate to remember nothing, until the last moments before each death, to learn upon all her previous life’s once again.
But this time, Anonym was able to master the art of Soul Scribing and inscribed her soul, so that this time, when she reincarnated…
She would remember everything!
Along the quest of discovering and completing talents, Anonym has no fear and only gets more and more powerful!
And then there’s Switch and his best friend Presley…
As Switch gets to know Anonym, and her ruthless ways, he finds her quite unique... more>> and can’t help but want to follow her…

(Picture from net, I do not claim it as my own.)
I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad as well. <<less

The saga of young trans woman realizing her identity and joining a magical girl squad... Much to the chagrin of everyone involved, including herself.... more>>

An all-new urban fantasy saga in the vein of both 'Sailor Moon' and 'The Exorcist.' <<less

A dragon prince turned human must come to terms with rewriting events he has never faced before.... more>>

How does it feel to get beaten up by the gods? Novus argues that the feeling is terrible, especially when the gods send him to another world in human form. Despite starting in the worst fighting shape possible, Novus gradually resolves himself of one thing: He'll revenge kick some divine ass. So anybody, especially that damned Hidden Shadow organization, better get out of his way; After a couple of tears and a failed spell. But wait, I can revive? And why does that person seem so familiar? And why can't this system answer any of my damn questions!?

This story is currently only available on Royal Road & Scribblehub. Any other sites that provide the story are not allowed to, and should not, have my story available for reading. <<less

A dragon gives their human friend a gift to help express his true form for Christmas. As a result, the dragon falls down a rabbit... more>> hole of self discovery that she couldn't imagine the end of. <<less