In the dark recesses of the world hide a multitude of secrets, societies hinging their entire lives and operations on the hope that they remain unknown. And in that same vein, the natural intermingles with the supernatural. The hidden evils of the world, beating below the skin like a maleficent heart pumping corrupted blood. Sipping on those less fortunate for their own paramount survival. ... more>>

Robbie Little is many things. He is a college student having moved to Philadelphia to further his education and escape his tumultuous home life mere miles away. A pragmatic young man with an aim to do the best he can with what he has, and is preparing for a final year in college before moving on into the wider world. Things act against him, random chance dragging him face first into a world unknown to him or anyone he knows. A world under the surface, where blood sucking vampires rule puppet corporations and subsidize their operations on armadas of ghouls and zombies, and the only fight against them is underground supernatural hunters. Robbie's in a new world now, but will he survive? <<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

Sort of a real worldish place that's also a fantasy setting. Fantasy on the low side so not exactly basic carbon copy dnd but fantastical... more>> creatures and places, magic is a thing, etc. Technology era kind of sorta of 17th century style, but of course with magic. The story follows the experienced Colonel Silas Eastburn on the orders of His Majesty, king of Ingerlund in order to explore the continent after several failed expeditions. My first time like writing anything so don't get your hopes too high or anything please, and of course a rather intermittent writing schedule. <<less

A girl in the modern times studying for Computer Science engineering with zero survival skills transmigrated into the ancient time due to an accident. Join... more>> her journey on how she got rich with no gold fingers, no incredible luck and no thick thigh to hold. With only hard work watch her life bloom along with her love life. <<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

This is not for you.

What if your university had a secret group of students from other dimensions? Hidden between the planes of reality, hold countless interdimensional students from succubi to wolfmen who call the university home.... more>>

To most, these students look rather inconspicuous. Because of their interdimensional origins, it is harder to perceive them, with the brain filling in the gaps. To deepen the diversity of thought, (and charge exorbitant interdimensional tuition fees,) a university has found itself flourishing from this pool of students.

Patrick Charles, a freshly released 18-year old on the cusp of understanding his place in the world, had been recruited by his university to take care of a particularly important fellow student, the son of Death. To allow this, the university gave him a crystal which allows him to see interdimensional activity.

With this, he gets pulled deeper into the university culture, witnessing young adults from all corners of the multiverse find their place in the world together, and uncover the secrets hidden in plain sight.

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The story is set in a fictional university set in Britain, which explores romance, drama, and a unique magic system between a colour and realistic cast of characters. From supernatural incidents, societal commentary, to young horny adults trying to discover themselves, join Patrick as he discovers for himself what being a member of society really means.

Tags will be added as plot points are reached. <<less

"Gods are playing dice with our lives. Never forget that."... more>>

In a realm where power and politics weave an intricate tapestry, Lord Arlo and Princess Laa, aided by their unwavering companions, Yew and Dan, become embroiled in the enigmatic web of imperial intrigue. As they embark on a perilous journey to the heart of the Empire, they must skillfully navigate the treacherous waters of court politics, manage ever-shifting alliances, and bear the weight of their family's legacy.

With luck on their side, the outcome of the dice game played in the imperial court may not seal their fate with death.

The die is cast. <<less

There are gods from myths, there are gods from religions, there are mystical creatures from fantasy stories, there are unbelievable theories from science. All of... more>> those are just topics for discussion between different groups of people.
One day, a group of people will open new world to themselves, that will turn their daily routine into fantastic journey across our mysterious universe, where gods and creatures exist.... <<less

A dive into a pool. The next moment Rhea Ito finds herself transmigrated into a world full of magic and adventure. ... more>>

Follow Rhea along with her adventures in her attempt to make a place for herself in this strange new world. A journey of magic, friendship, dangers and triumphs, discovering secrets of the world she now inhabits along with dragons, undead, monsters and demi-humans,

But first, she needs to find a damn air-conditioner. It’s too damn hot!

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Tired from the endless work in the city, Jonas Shininghelm, who works as a delivery driver in a company, retires. Deciding to live his life leisurely, he took off to the city and goes to the property he inherited from his family on a small island. By the time he came to his new home, he discovered something unexpected that might change his plans!... more>>

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Ye chen acquired the Sign-in System that led him on the path of the life of a god-level nouveau riche.
He was proficient in culinary... more>> arts, was a divine physician, a godly singer, a famous expert pianist, and even had a beautiful and cute girls as his girlfriends.
He just wanted to quietly enjoy life, but he accidentally became the richest person in the world. <<less

Hello everyone, since I feel I should make it clear, I want to say that this story is written from the perspective of a marginalized... more>> trans Indigenous woman. As the author, and a trans woman of Chippewa First Nations, I ask that my readers please not ask me to elaborate on any creatures I may add and to enjoy the story with me as I write it. I will be writing primarily in English because I do want this to reach a wide audience and I do not use my language much outside of my community. Thank you for choosing to read this novel, and I hope you have fun reading this native magical girl story set in an alternate world from her own.
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Ana takes a walk upriver one day to clear her head atop some hills. As she is thinking of her family and community's support, she is stricken with grief at the same time. She and her family do not have the money to pay for her surgery, and the waiting list feels like it is only getting longer. When she is using all her strength not to cry, a strong wind blows down from the mountains across the river and she feels the world twist around her. She almost blacks out and tries to stand up, bleary and lightheaded.
When she feels odd enough about how her vision isn't getting any clearer, she returns home only to find that her own family do not recognize her. Looking more closely, she barely recognizes herself as her body has changed, but so has everyone and everything around her. What has happened and why is everyone speaking like it's the 90s? And why is her uncle driving a car spewing lightning from the exhaust?
The changes have only just begun and Ana has yet to see an entire world changed into a strange mimicry of the one she once knew, with a technologically regressed British Colony who rely on industrialization and magic, and a corporate America that extracts magic instead of oil. But the biggest change? The indigenous territories she calls home are larger and more united, while the British Colonies of Canada are still trying to purchase more land for their own, while harming the communities that exist within currently occupied land. <<less

Vazarl Nulu, a stray soul, reincarnated from another world. Afflicted by the memories of his troubled past, he only wants to lead a simple life,... more>> exploring this unknown world with immortal cultivation. Circumstance causes his life to be anything but simple. <<less

Zen is an ordinary man, 20 years old and living an ordinary life. There is nothing special about him and working in a restaurant as a waiter.... more>>

Couldn't continue his studies to college, because he didn't have enough money for it and he wasn't so smart either to get a scholarship, so he just worked as a waiter.

The salary is only enough for his daily expenses.

But one day when he wakes up from his sleep, he finds that he wakes up in a strange place and as a different person. He became a King in a small kingdom in another world and most importantly many parties wanted to replace him or manipulate him.

Armed with a System that helps him to increase his empire to become a World Superpower. How will he do it and what are the things that get in the way of his greatness?

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The update will be erratic and I hope you guys can provide input and Criticism, I really need it. <<less

Born unlucky, attributeless in a word where magic means everything, Kaion soon learns that he has the power to change it all. ... more>>

Though dark unseen forces lurk in the background threatening to end the world, Kaion brings about an age of technological advancement. Fusing Magic and otherworldly contraptions to do his bidding.

He is the Magesmith, the first Smith God. <<less

Bobby, the heir to the Calmi family company, wanted more adventure in her life, finding life in a space colony to be restrictive. She ran... more>> away from home to explore the solar system and meet new friends along the way. <<less

Travis Wilson is your average American trying to make it in life. It is all about the American dream everyone comes to America with

Dante is an erudite librarian who, after his death, is reborn in a medieval world with no memories of his previous life, but with all... more>> the knowledge he gained through his studies. He uses his wits and expertise in economics, trade, and military strategies to amass wealth and power, with the aim of establishing his own dynasty. Dante faces territorial conflicts with other dynasties and nobles, but with his visionary vision, he will try to change the course of his society's history and become a legend. <<less

The Usual. Reborn as a Noble of Somekind. Into a world of Swords and Magic. He has broken abilities that make no sense. Nonsense, just got that. Meets a lot of girls who follow the protagonist around but he never actually sleeps with them, so like why is he putting up with them. Yada, yada, yada.... more>>

Except this is different. I know I may sound desperate in trying to justify this to you, but I swear it is. You see this time our protagonist is from the future, and while only being like twenty or so, has centuries of experience gained inside VR games.

Also, I am going to use a cliche isekai setting but have our protagonist a bit more down to earth. Wait, does that saying still count?

Cover - MilwaukeeMac
This Story is on Wattpad, Webnovel, RoyalRoad and Scribblehub. <<less

The isolated nation of Silveria has been content with neutrality for years. Thriving, booming and prosperous, the small country lives in the midst of a century-long war between the superpowers of the Coalition and the Unity, a conflict that has claimed the lives of millions, and appears unlikely to end. ... more>>

With a sudden invasion threatening the peace of the nation, the people of Silveria are expected to rise to the challenge, and protect their sovereighty, freedom, and their Motherland.

Is a spiritual successor to the novel : ?????????
Chapters are released once every two days, and occasionally early.

WRITER CURRENTLY ON BREAK <<less

As a failing business man. I decided to spend the very last bit of my life savings on a win-all type of gamble. Deciding to... more>> invest fully into NFTs just as the cryptocrash happened.
Now destitute, I have come to a decision. After a long string of failures. There is no other choice other then to take my own life. As i was walking down the pearly gates. I hear a deep voice saying. "Your time is not over." Moments later I was placed inside a forest. as i come to terms to my situation.
I now have no choice except to survive and thrive. <<less

90 years after the Great Depression, an economist was asked what would happen if the market crashed again but worse, occurring simoultaneously all around the... more>> world.The economist reckoned that we would be fine.
A year and a half later that very thing happened. Some people thought that it might have been nice if we had been given a better answer.
In South Korea, a greengrocer named Pak is forcefully recruited for some government program. Rumor has it is that it's purpose is genome experimentation. Little does he know that he has been chosen to be the last member to take part in the GLI project; A plan that if successful, would not only bring the world out of an apocalyptic depression, but give birth a whole new type of economy. <<less

When life gives you lemons, make citrus gernades. When life gives you isekai, create free markets and industry. ... more>>

...What? You want me to go on an adventure or something? Build a harem? Become an ashen specter? None of those activities are economically productive! Well, technically, if you kill a dragon and sell its materials, that makes you a "producer" and— But I digress! The point is, there's no way to enjoy a fantasy life if the nobles hog all the resources and technology is at the point where "flush" and "toilet" would never end up in the same sentence.

Suck it Rockefeller, Lipton, Rothschild, and Krupp: you’ll never get the chance to industrialize a fantasy world! Glory to Adam Smith!

—Author’s Note:

As a voracious reader of the fantasy genre, I’ve found a sort of unfilled niche for economic matters. No, not microeconomics like Spice and Wolf. Macroeconomics. Banking and government policies and the like. Most of the time you just see the paperwork, but never the details. Perhaps they aren’t touched upon for a reason, but I guess we’ll see.

Also, this story’s progression is rather slow with long-ish chapters, so it’ll read like a slice of life fantasy story a good bit of the way and will probably extend to during when the economics hit too, or so’s the plan. Oh, and this is my first novel so… please treat me nicely!

—Adventum Contest:
- Town/Kingdom/Empire Building
- Combination of Magic and Technology <<less

To fight against the future Apocalypse and metastasis. Jim incarnated his consciousness from the future after his death. To fight against the future he knew.... more>> The metastasis didn't bring the Apocalypse like many stories might lead you to believe; governments still operates, food isn't a problem, guns still kill for the most part, economy is flourishing with new industries, and mutants are killed before they can revolt. <<less