In an unnamed country, twenty years after a violent revolution, Carl has carved out a comfortable, low-key life for himself as a servant of the new regime. Then trouble creeps in. He's falling for his pretty young protege—who's off limits for more reasons than one. His boss is making some dangerous assumptions about his personal life. And an encounter with a strange political dissident is threatening to reveal the secret Carl has kept for his entire career.... more>>

Content note: In addition to the tags, please note that this story takes place in a very homophobic society and the protagonist shares some of these attitudes. <<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

This is a short story about a Middle Aged penguin Consumer who’s marriage has lost spark. It follows his decent in to depression as he... more>> struggles with existential concepts and falls for the trap of consumerism. This is issue one of a short story collection. <<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

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

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

Creatures from the void start swarming already decrepit human domain, bringing along otherworldly laws of nature and logic. One most unfortunate man already at the very end of his rope catches attention of such being and finds that rope turning into a leash.... more>>

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A more realistic take on a relationship featuring interest from an inhuman element. It's not rosy, it won't be smooth, there's no instantaneous affection. As such the story is barely even a romance - there's struggle, ambiguity and things going from bad to worse on an express train. All that said, there will be semblance of a happy ending. <<less

This is the initial arc of the "Siege of Valhalla." In this first section we get to know a bit of the world and important... more>> characters on the planet of Valhalla. Valhalla is proving to be a garden of the future for the Pimogie Empire. Things get shaken up when Robertus, a Caesar in the Pimogie Empire and the planetary governor of Valhalla, is invited to a party being hosted by the Federation. Seeing this as an opportunity to mend the relationship of the Pimogies and the Federation, Robertus needs to see if it would be a wise choice to attend, for his life could be on the line, and that Valhalla is safe in his absence. <<less

Toivoa; a city falling into ruins and run by a police state. While many are fighting for their lives in an attempt to bring the... more>> city back from collapse, Jackson and Taiquin are two that plan to leave in search of anywhere better. Before the two can reach new territory, they have to find their way through the home they once loved, all while avoiding police and even their neighbors, who no longer trust them. <<less

A collection of unique short stories which are based in historical times. It is purely reality based, a crazy experiment diving into human perception of... more>> the fantastical and supernatural. <<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

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

Set within the fictional, cyberpunk like city of Shiko, California. When detectives Beatrice Moreau and Jay Lee Jones come across an amnesiac man. They are thrown into a world of betrayal, brutality, suffering and suspense as they walk the dangerous road to uncovering the truth behind this mans elusive and tragic past.... more>>

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Blood mixed with tears dripping into the dark.
A sword, a cracked mask, a hurt soul.
"So it happened again after all."
A new light, gleaming no more than that of a candle, forms in the distance, in the never ending void.... more>>

This is a story about a boy, in a world with seven so called heroes, and his problems with time. <<less

A man down on his luck, Adrian King was a mere accountant of a prosperous computer manufacturer. One day, tragedy struck when he is kidnapped... more>> and forced to participate in the experiemental "Technological Humanity Synchronization Project." Now he must contend with being a God amongst men as he loses more of his humanity to the machine, but he first won't rest until he has revenge against the facility. <<less

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

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

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

Floogs are a race that has been persecuted for as long as Ashley, a non-floog, could remember. As a newly minted floog-rights activist, Ashley vows to build a world where floogs and non-floogs coexist peacefully. However, some vicious racists, also known as anti-floogs, do not see it this way. During the weekly Floog Lives Matter protest at her college campus, gunshots are fired.... more>>

Fearing for her safety, Ashley flees with her friend and three floogs to an abandoned warehouse. She then sighs with relief, feeling that she has avoided the danger.

However, she's about to discover the danger is closer than she imagined. <<less

“The Three Deaths” is a dark comedy about a pacifist zombie girl who is part of an intergalactic hit squad for a maniacal madman, who... more>> happens to be the father she never met and who resurrected her after she committed suicide because of sever depression, and she's come to realize there’s worse thing than death. Now she’s trying to make the best of a bad situation while dealing with aliens, demons, vampires, literal Gods, the devil himself (Who happens to be an employee of her dads), her numerous half-sisters, clones and the fucking Grim Reaper. All this while having to deal with an insane sugar addiction. <<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

Book Two in the Let Chaos Reign storm series ~
Unruly hair aside, the sneaking out and turbulent ride over here seemed overall smoother than usual. Which, in my experience, usually means there is still something that is inevitable to go wrong. If it hasn't already, then it will. Guaranteed. Every. Damn. Time.... more>>

I start to pace, my mind going back through tonight's events, wondering if I might have missed something. Maybe he forgot… I don't know why I think that every time.

This cave is one of the very scarce constants in this landscape of dancing destruction. The Scar is always persistently changing, yet not, the tornados wreaking havoc in their predictably twisting and reckless ways.

The Scar remains a weird kind of maze of canyons and ravines that have been continuously carved by endless parades of swirling pillars of dust, dirt, debris, and anything else that gets caught up in it. Tornadoes dictate the landscape for miles on all sides, some taking the same paths over and over, enough so that mapping them has been a tedious, yet not impossible, task for nearly a full decade now. For the research cartographers and various elders of specific areas of expertise... Not me, specifically.

I'm just a TumbleTech.

The Tumbler is a magnificent little creation that essentially acts as storm debris at the very least, personalized rocket at most, depending on the size of the fuel tank and the kick behind the thrusters on a 360° rotation. Also, it can tow a two-ton wreckage comb like it’s nothing–those handy debris-collecting honey-comb-looking cages the Rovers use to scavenge for treasures of an ancient world. <<less

"Enter a world where betrayal and redemption dance hand in hand, where the choices we make shape destinies and test the very fabric of our humanity. In this gripping tale, follow the journey of Enoch, a young man haunted by loss and driven by a thirst for justice. From the hallowed halls of Medical College to the heart of a burgeoning resistance movement, Enoch's path intertwines with unlikely allies and formidable foes.... more>>

As he grapples with love, betrayal, and the weight of his past, Enoch must confront the darkness within himself to forge a brighter future. Alongside his lost brother Henoch, Enoch navigates treacherous landscapes of political intrigue and personal turmoil, uncovering secrets that could shake the very foundations of society.

With twists and turns at every corner, 'The Grail Wars: Chronicles of Redemption' is a riveting tale of courage, sacrifice, and the enduring power of hope. Join Enoch on his quest for redemption as he challenges authority, confronts his demons, and discovers the true meaning of resilience in the face of adversity." <<less

After that event... The world was never the same again. Economies weakened, countries tried to expand and lock themselves in like dying stars; the progress... more>> we were so proud of became only a fleeting remembrance in the memory of some grandparents. Of all the nations that managed to expand and prosper, Taured was always the quintessential hermetic country. In this place, three young friends will have to make a tough decision, after reuniting with a childhood friend who they thought had died. The towering plateau and its gods of yesteryear eagerly watch the times of change. <<less

Mark Gibson is a lost soul who is toiling away in the not so distant future which is steeped in turmoil and disarray. Each day... more>> it is no small feat just to see it through and he may or may not be able to even achieve this. <<less