"The Dance, or should I call it a war between species to species, a war between other universes, a curse or was it God's doing? I seek revenge while you seek peace... it was far too late, because I am the one who started all..."... more>>

The Dance Vol. 1 by Onyankopon_ <<less

Enter The Pariah’s (or) The Pariah Organization, a group of outcasts; or in other words unspeakable people who no longer “exist.” These people are ghosts,... more>> shadows that died or were never born. They’re trained killers who work for three legends, individuals responsible for multiple serious and violent crimes. Now we set our sights on five individuals; these mysterious figures have their eyes on. Are they targets, potential recruits, or are they entertainment that they’re humoring until they find them boring? Read on and we shall find out together through this world of mystery, supernatural magic, and sci-fi dystopia. <<less

A fanfiction of the Warhammer 40K universe following a guardsmen by the name of Kaleg Plax. He is trying to fight for the Emperor against... more>> all that is unholy in the galaxy.
This work was inspired by the Warhammer 40K universe created by Games Workshop. <<less

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

In the totalitarian regime of Yorgáryn, Ludwik Bryston struggles to work as a reporter for a newspaper dedicated to supporting the country’s dystopian dictatorship. Feeling constantly watched and under pressure, he hides his true beliefs from both his co-workers and government, desperate not to be labeled an enemy of the state. As he begins to get closer to a colleague of his, Zofia, Ludwik finds himself putting his trust in someone again, and is forced to come to terms with the harmful emotions he’s kept inside of his head for so long. While he tries to see if he and Zofia are right for each other, Ludwik is caught in the midst of a series... more>> of unsettling serial murders, an interview with a foreign princess, a deadly covert government plot occuring right under his nose, and a team of spies determined to put a stop to it.

Expect a lot of lore to be present in this story. The aesthetic is something along the lines of a soft dieselpunk-esque world. <<less

"Shadow Files: Scout and Helen's Chronicles" unfolds the gripping tales of two intrepid investigators, Scout and Helen, as they embark on a series of paranormal... more>> escapades. Working within the mysterious realm of government assignments, they navigate through enigmatic cases that blur the lines between the natural and supernatural. Join them in their relentless pursuit of truth as they uncover the secrets concealed within the shadow files, revealing a world where the paranormal meets government intrigue. Brace yourself for a thrilling journey through uncharted territories where each case brings them closer to the heart of mysterious occurrences and the shadows that conceal them. <<less

the world has been sucked dry. the soil, once fertile and thriving, is now dry and dead. the rich and powerful have long abandoned us... more>> to die on a planet that they have ruined. they took everything when they left, but they forgot something. an organization that refused to leave the earth until their work was done is now taking to the stars after them. will they survive the threat of the mutated freaks that now run the new British Museum and their many zealous soldiers ready to die for the artifacts of the newly established civilization, or will they be absorbed into the zombie-like throng of diligent curators scanning the stars for signs of life and things to lay claim to? <<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

1800 Hundred years ago, the God of all magic Heka fell in love, and as a gesture of his new found love, he created a... more>> whole new world filled with magic and so his feelings were answered for.
But not long after, the goddess Hekate left for the underworld and left him with a broken heart. And from that day he despised all women and to show his hate he ordered all of his servants to place a seal on the chest of every female infant upon birth to forbid them from using any kind of magic.
Until Rosa set out on her journey. <<less

The year is 2123, and everything has gone to shit in the United States of America. The country’s infrastructure is crumbling. Politics has increasingly descended... more>> to a degree that is “beyond parody”, as some would say. To make matters worse, pride in the country has fallen to its lowest point since polling began.
Enter Manuel Coventry. At age 18 in the year 2100, he founded a company called Beantown Games in Boston, the last great city in America. This company is behind the development of Animal Antics, a massive team game in which every player has an animal avatar also known as a “Persona”, and the goal is to capture the enemy command post before the other team does.
Meanwhile, young Austin Lynch is down on his luck. He lives in a ratty old Los Angeles apartment that, much like the rest of this once-great city, has experienced a significant decline in recent decades. He works at a fast-food restaurant called the Nintendo Café making less than minimum wage. His one big passion, the one thing keeping him going, is following the Animal Antics World Championships, held annually in Boston.
Imagine Austin’s surprise when, upon making a digital purchase from the Nintendo EShop, he receives a “Silver Ticket” that gains him entry to the championship. Soon, he’s whisked off to Boston, where he will enter the tournament. However, an organized criminal syndicate threatens to blow the whole thing up, possibly literally. Can Austin and his team win the championship while trying to evade his enemies? <<less

With little clues to on, the crew chases a ancient secret hunted by the Empire and Javelin alike. A high stake treasure hunt that could... more>> lead them down a dark path. The end goal is hurting is the tyranical Empire, possibly even destroying them. Yet what is the price for such things? <<less

Romance is futile and romantic love is but a passing breeze!
Cutting all ties to your old world, you can leave your weakness behind and... more>> join a mysterious entity on their quest to take the multiverse.
Picking up hopeless people in various worlds, the Family of Keshan will move onwards! <<less

When a treasure hunt goes horribly wrong, Emi is in for a lot more than she would bargain for.... more>>

It was suppose to be a simple goal of finding a certain cube object in an unknown parts of a ruined labs from centuries ago, but due to unforeseen events, she ends up getting caught in a disastrous situation of epic proportions. With little clue and limited resources, she must now embark in an unexpected journey through many places she had not seen before and even encountering many individuals as well as factions along the way, be it from the past, alternate, or from a completely different world altogether. <<less

In the wake of a solar catastrophe, "Crisis in Solstice" unveils a world ensnared by darkness and a hidden lineage of predators—vampires. When a colossal Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) cripples modern technology, societies crumble, and the balance of power shifts. But amidst the chaos, a new order emerges as these nocturnal hunters rise to prominence.... more>>

Enter Lucas, an ordinary soul thrust into an extraordinary struggle for survival. The story follows Lucas' journey through the fractured remnants of a once-familiar world, now plagued by shadows and haunted by these enigmatic creatures of the night.

As the struggle for supremacy unfolds, alliances are forged and broken, secrets are uncovered, and Lucas becomes entangled in a web of intrigue woven by both human and vampire forces. "Crisis in Solstice" is a riveting exploration of humanity's vulnerabilities and strengths when faced with the extraordinary, blending elements of suspense and the supernatural.

In a world forever changed, "Crisis in Solstice" delves into the primal instincts that drive both predator and prey, exploring the delicate threads that connect them in a dance of survival. <<less

The dbug agents are trying to get rid of the bugs.... more>>

They are trying to get the bugs out of the system
but the system is riddled with bugs. <<less

Where aliens and humans live in harmony, one wreaks havoc among the enclosed city.

*INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD*... more>>

In this novel, the world is set in a dystopian future where the aftermath of World War II has had a profound impact on society. history diverged from our own as the German-Japanese alliance emerged as a more formidable force during World War II. Despite their eventual defeat at the hands of the Soviet forces, the Axis powers had one last trick up their sleeves: PROJEKT TYR. This ambitious program was the brainchild of a collaboration between German and Japanese scientists, and it sought to transform human beings into something akin to machines.

The project represented a radical departure from the norms of human biology and psychology. Rather than embracing the inherent variability and adaptability of human beings, the scientists behind Project Tyr sought to create a standardized, uniform template for humanity. They believed that by stripping away the complexities and idiosyncrasies of the human experience, they could create a more efficient and effective species that was better suited to survive in the modern world.

The implementation of Project Tyr led to a significant shift in society, as the line between humans and machines became increasingly blurred. The use of cybernetic implants and enhancements became commonplace, and those who refused to undergo such modifications were seen as inferior and disadvantaged.

We find ourselves in the city of Elysium, centuries after the war, where technology has reached its peak, but it's now on a downward spiral. The once-gleaming cityscape is now corroded with rust and decay, and the streets are filled with desperate people trying to survive in a world that has turned its back on them.

Crime is rampant, and the city is divided into two distinct classes - the rich and the poor. The rich live in towering skyscrapers that pierce the sky, while the poor huddle together in overcrowded tenements, struggling to make ends meet. The divide between these two classes is immense, and it seems as if there is no hope for the poor to ever rise above their circumstances. The city is run by corrupt corporations that hold immense power over every aspect of people's lives. They control the police force, the media, and even the very air people breathe. Those who try to stand up against them are quickly silenced or eliminated, and the corporations rule with an iron fist.

The citizens of Elysium are caught in the middle of a struggle for power and survival, with no end in sight. The future of the city and humanity itself hangs in the balance. <<less

Between werebeast and bandits, the woodlands are considered a treacherous place. Bright merry and bountiful, they draw envious eyes. Snakes and devils and temptations at every turn. On a quiet day, the forest will drive people mad, and few cautionary tails reach further than the shanty town of turncoats. The heist that humbled even the grandest of colonies. But few can trace the mastermind who bent the wilderness to his cause.... more>>

A short story.
Shared universe: Imaginary <<less

Henry had a job, a place to live, and friends to hang out with. Yet he found grown-up life exceedingly boring. He yearned for the kind of adventure that books and video games portray.... more>>

He gets more than he wished when a mysterious message popped up in his vision about an incoming alien invasion. Henry doesn’t know how to fight monsters, but he knows this is the moment he’s been waiting for.

With only video game experience, he optimizes his way through a merit-based system apocalypse. He is eventually joined by Carol, a college athlete writing her honor’s thesis, and Buck, an army reservist answering the call. But will their team make enough of a difference against the Horde?

What to expect:
 - Character-focused story interspaced by some small-scaled fights against monsters.
 - Adult characters dealing with past and current issues.
 - Realistic dark and traumatic moments but not a grimdark tone or setting.
 - Progression in terms of better gear/augmentation of the soft sci-fi nature.
 - No levels, experience points, or OP MC.

Cover by https://pixabay.com/users/tommyvideo-3092371/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=7734496. <<less

This is the story of Isaac Dorn; the man tasked with making a highly illegal delivery across the country in order to save his own skin. This certainly isn’t the kind of job Isaac would normally take, but since the bombings began three years ago, there isn’t a lot of work for a man like him anymore. And with loan sharks breathing down his neck, it seems he has run out of options.... more>>

The journey was predicted to last just under two weeks, but with danger around every corner, Isaac discovers that things don't always go to plan. <<less

Having escaped 6 Years of being an unwilling lab rat to an experiment with only an eye and two broken legs, Yuuta is assigned to... more>> a guardian by the government in hopes that he will have a normal life. Thankfully, he comes prepared with his psychic powers to help him out, but will he be able to survive being in a high school? and more importantly, How will he fare in this futuristic Tokyo? <<less

Who is he? Where is he? How did he get here? An old man wrestles with his decaying mental state and the mysteries of the... more>> strange windowless, peopleless facility in which he has been trapped for as long as he can remember. <<less

In the massive middle country, a tornado forms in the middle of a barren desert. From the dirt and dust, a young female is created,... more>> full of precious material and the task to save a fallen society. <<less

Go to royal road... more>>

https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/52535/checkpoint

as an anomaly sweeps the world, many gain strange abilities. as for Mal, the power makes it so they cannot die, or more accurately, they get sent back in time to the last place they were safe at. A power that seems like a blessing until you’re crushed under rubble, drowned in sewage, shot, stabbed, all while having the royalties to feel all the pain from such fates. And to put the icing on the cake, a strange message appeared before everyone’s eyes stating that unless someone breaks down the gate within 17 years, everyone will die”.
now Mal needs to find a way to “break down the gate” (whatever the hell that means) or they will be forced to die and revive, only to die again for the rest of time. Which would suck, probably.

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this is technically a time loop novel.
the MC is chaotic neutral with a worryingly lack of care about how their actions affect people.
i want to interact with my readers so give critique and suggestions. I will sometimes host polls for the personality for new characters, story decisions, and the ability to cancel annoying characters, besides Mal, if they get enough complaints. I am also impatient and will end decision polls when I want to write more. If no one votes, I choose, so don’t let that happen.

if you’re want world building check out hitchhikers guide to checkpoint (an encyclopedia of what I made up with lots more explanation) <<less

A young Dhampir is thrust into a world beyond his imagination after an encounter with his Shtriga half-brother. After a life in isolation, knowing nothing... more>> of the world beyond the caves of Marumures, Heath must flee for his life and toward his destiny. The first in the Moarteas Eterna series, the books are rooted in rich folklore, legends, and cultures the world round. <<less