Erf paid the price for his power, even if it was too much. He received a boon, even if it was too great. And now he needs to survive in an alien world while ensuring the safety of his estranged family. As the world will push him deeper and deeper into his shell.... more>>

But all shells eventually break. The question is — what will emerge from it?

This is the second book of my "Forgotten Dream of Tana" series that continues the story of Erf in a different world. While knowing the first is preferable for maximum enjoyment, it is designed to be read as stand-alone. This is an adult story for a mature audience — expect a similar style as the original story, but the plot continues and, with it, the new tags emerge. <<less

A young pilot testing an experimental spacecraft unwittingly finds himself in the position of one of Humanity's two designated survivors, a plot to preserve the existence of their race in the annals of time. Earth is doomed, the Sun is fated to die, but the last page has yet to be written in the chronicles of human exploits.... more>>

With only a strange woman, a dog, and a sapient computer, he is thrust into a new reality. In order to survive, they must learn to make use of their limited and shrinking advantages. To thrive they must gain power, be it political, military, or economic, and they need it fast.
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Dead Star Dockyards on Royal Road and Webnovel
Author: cakeonfrosting <<less

I was hit by a truck and died. ... more>>

Then I met a goddess. I thought she would send me to a fantasy world to learn magic. Instead, she transmigrated me to a parallel universe very similar to Earth.

Now I have a wife and two children, I have to work hard to give them a good life. Oh, did I ever tell you that I was sent to a 3rd world country in 1999? <<less

Bruno finds himself in shock, standing at the bottom of the staircase leading to his family's mansion. He is betrayed, disowned by his father, and thrown out on the street. All that is due to some plot that somehow managed to happen even under his watchful eyes. Somebody framed him. Somebody managed to beat him in his own game.... more>>

All he can do now is to find who did it, who managed to outsmart him, and deal with that person, but this is not the end of bad news for the young merchant.

Killed by an assassin he finds out the truth behind all that happened to him from the lips of a merciful goddess and gets sent to a different world with a second chance. A chance he will not waste. A chance to build his own empire.

Now on Royal Road as well. <<less

Balthazar was just a random giant crab enjoying his life in a fantasy world full of bothersome isekaied adventurers, but then he had to go and accidentally discover the secret of attributes and levels. And also pie. With baked goods and coin as his new life goals, he turns to the competitive business of trading the random junk adventurers loot every day.... more>>

Follow Balthazar as he does everything to find a baker... except leave his pond, because exploring the dangerous world out there is for suckers. Witness how adventurers just can't seem to stop dying around his home. And cheer for a crab who makes great new friends by simply buying them.

New chapters every Saturday for the time being, fresh off the bakery!

(This story is also posted to Royal Road under the same name)

What to expect from this story:
- No harems, not unless they're a harem of gold coins.
- Silliness, lots of it. The story doesn't take itself too seriously, so you shouldn't either.
- The only kind of OP here is how "overpriced" the crab's deals are.
- A system simple enough for a crab to use, but still conveniently complex when necessary, for some odd reason.
- Proper realistic adventurers: they're not very bright, and they make very poor decisions.
- Did I mention there will be pastries? <<less

Douglas hated his part-time job with a passion. As a college student, he worked at a fast food establishment, and as the days dragged on,... more>> he began to wonder if anything exciting would happen in his dull life. As if the skies heard his wish, an unexpected answer came in the form of a mysterious hole that appeared in the sky on his way home from work. Before he knew what was happening, his vision blacked out, and he found himself in a girl's body, holding a bow in his hands... <<less

An attempt at the mediocre American novel loosely based on Rush Limbaugh’s lesbian farmers conspiracy theory.... more>>

Danny Kenton was comfortable in his life as a small town loser, but when a bunch of Hippies begin to turn one of the farms next to Twin Crossings Kansas into an intentional community, things start to get weird for him. <<less

Piero was the prodigal son of a low ranked aristocrat during a warring period. He was despised by his subjects as he liked to fool... more>> around with women.
One day, tragedy happened to his family, forcing him to manage his territory that was ridden with problems. <<less

What if you wanted to discover a world of magic and plants, but cultivating nobles, hashish-obsessed assassins, and a tight budget were constantly a nuisance in your way?... more>>

Aloe had been a simple girl who lived with her mother; yet after her grandfather died, she finds herself the heiress of a greenhouse, a luxurious commodity for a desert dweller like her. However, as she was predisposed to sell the greenhouse because she was desperate for money, she finds her grandfather's secret cultivation technique!

Her grandfather's research opens a whole new world of magic and possibilities, but it soon becomes clear that life is not as simple as a fairytale and her life will be filled with strife.

Stardew Valley meets Breaking Bad!

~ What to expect ~
-Slow burn.
-Lots of drugs. Maybe the blue stuff.
-Lots of ART.
-Unique spin on cultivation! No cults or sect crap.

Chapter updates 4 times per week.

As of now, this story is available on Scribblehub, Patreon, and Royal Road. <<less

In the enchanting realms of Amathera, where magic thrives, and ancient races roam, SJ finds herself reborn as a Fae—a race of ethereal beauty and innate powers. But her new beginning comes with a twist: She's decided to be an Assassin, a role different from her life as a Forensic Accountant—or is it?... more>>

Guided by a snarky and sarcastic AI embedded in her subconscious, SJ must navigate the complexities of her newfound existence. As she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and mastery of her abilities, she encounters a world teeming with Orcs, Dwarves, Elves, Gnolls, and other fantastical creatures, and Bob!

In a landscape where friendships are made, and reputation counts, SJ must learn to trust her instincts and embrace her inner strength. But with every new life, not everything always goes to plan.

Join SJ on an epic quest filled with magic, mystery, and unexpected alliances in this captivating tale of reincarnation and redemption.

I hope you enjoy the world I created in Amathera for SJ and Dave. Please shout out and let me know your thoughts. I write for fun as I have stories I want to tell, and if someone reads them along with me and enjoys them, all the better. <<less

In the year 180 BN the 100-year war began.
Richard finds himself in the middle of this chaotic time, but he doesn't seek fame or territory, he wants the one thing he's never had an abundance of. Wealth.
With his crafting skills and knowledge, he creates a small business that can only grow bigger.... more>>

I am also posting this on RoyalRoad

Updates every Friday.

The book has around 50 chapters.
This series has 3-5 books involved, each around the same length chapter-wise. <<less

The Non-Human Society is a shell of its former self. Its members are scattered, lost, and alone... and few if any have the will to fight any longer.... more>>

Renn joins the Society for a singular purpose. To no longer be alone. Yet her membership comes at a price. Fighting a losing war, the society has many enemies. Not just the humans, but their own kind.

Hopefully she and the protector of the society have what it takes to save those who are left.

The Non-Human Society updates every Thursday.

Can also be found on Royal Road and Patreon!
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/74282/the-non-human-society
https://www.patreon.com/VarianMorn <<less

Long ago in a galaxy far far away...... more>>

A young girl is brought into the Jedi Order to be raised as one of their own. A young girl with memories from another time, another land. This girl's goal is to get a comfortable position within the order, but with war looming on the horizon, and distasteful acts across the galaxy, much work must be done as she comes into her own as a Padawan of the Jedi Order. <<less

This is a story of a new beginning and a new adventure. Join Elysian on his quest, where his humorous antics and utter shamelessness propel him towards reshaping his past and crafting a new destiny.... more>>

From a baron's son to a slave in a foreign land, he rose to prominence to become a merchant and a master. Even though he now had the power to reclaim what was lost, all was gone. Even his revenge was taken from him. Now, he had everything but also nothing.

Fate had truly been cruel to him. But blaming her for his misfortune was a waste of time. She’s neither right nor fair—she’s blind. She could not see whose thread she was weaving. However, there was also a mystery to her. As she cuts a thread of life, she sometimes attaches it to a past long lost but not forgotten.

(Schedule: Saturday and Tuesday (UTC+8))
* I'll be releasing extra chapters on other days as well. <<less

A futuristic corporation now seeks to colonize the worlds of other dimensions!
Behold the Matter-Tool, an all powerful device capable of shaping the world in... more>> any way the user sees fit.
And behold Six, a man who despises the manipulative corporation and manages to start his life anew.
Reborn in a new world, he seeks to make an empire of his own, using everything he was taught to conquer this foreign world.
But not everything is as it seems, as with new worlds come unforeseen powers that lurk in the supernatural darkness.
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This is a kingdom building story, inspired specifically by "Release that Witch!". It will follow similar premises that are handled in different ways. <<less

Give Me Blood, and I Will Give You Freedom."... more>>

Surrounded by the ruthless and communist foes, there exists a tale of a tiger known to be the world's fourth largest economy, and home to 1 Billion people. Now situated in a position which is considered impossible, India once more has a challenge to unravel the mystery of why the nation and it's people have been brought in a new world.

Fortresses and Strongholds will fall beneath their power, none of the mountains and the seas can impede their path for they bring justice to a new world. By their hands, Nations will fall while new ones are born. What lies left is their story to be witnessed.

Summoning India: An NHS inspired Fanfiction, where we follow the story of India from an Alternate History world.

Cover art: CallMePlez (Daichi Suzuki)

Also available in Royal Road, Scribblehub, Webnovel and Fanfic.net <<less

Join Yuuki and His Friends as they explore the sheer vastness of the video game world of Kyoryu online while simultaneously uncovering its many secrets!... more>>

Kyoryu-online is the long awaited VRMMO-Open-World Survival RPG Game Created by Fossil Games, where you Explore a massive super earth where Dinosaurs and many Prehistoric creatures of Many kinds thrive.

The game's many regions include the Triassic Isle, Jurassic Isle and Cretaceous Isle, Permian Isle, Devonian Isle, Carboniferous isle, and Cenozoic isle. <<less

Humanity has surpassed itself.... more>>

Hunger, war, and death; they all have been abolished. Now in their place amongst the stars, with every ailing already solved, humans find themselves colonizing the cosmos for the sake of entertainment and diversion. The Project Tycoon, humanity's greatest initiative, gifts every human a planet for them to control and manage. Their word, their law. Only one truth rings above all else, contribute to humanity's progress!

Now using my knowledge of robotics, quantum communications, and ceaseless funding; I will win this game.

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Project Tycoon is a hard sci-fi story that takes elements from many fictional stories and videogames, plus taking all my wrong engineering knowledge. Expect references to common sci-fi tropes plus mentions from newly published papers. <<less

Terry Barclay is a directionless young man. While a talented musician, he has no prospects for a career in his isolated, country town. Fortunately, an organization called Skyfleet is recruiting, an exploratory and peacekeeping armada of flying ships. One which is manned by humans and creatures alike.... more>>

After only two years of service, he will be able to join Skyfleet's Orchestra of Lights. Though before he can get there, his path will intercept the intrigue of the greater world and its colorful characters. These include a cantankerous dwarven scientist, a radicalized socialist princess, a rock golem dreaming of being a star chef, a snarky former pirate, a mysterious priest, and a friendly queen of a hive of giant insects who also have a love for music.

As a threat from over the horizon digs into the shadows, will Skyfleet and its new recruits be able to rise to the challenge? Or will the flying armada crash and burn, taking the republic it serves down with it? The future is always up for grabs... if it speaks in half-truths.

Author's Note: Star Trek meets Gaslamp Fantasy/Dieselpunk. This story is a work in progress. While I'm trying to avoid seriously changing already-posted chapters, there is a chance of it happening. <<less

'An ill-fated prince marked for death, a trickster imprisoned by the gods...together, they might gain the strength to change their ill fate.' ... more>>

Bram of House Attilan is a prince with an ill fate. For in a land where sorcery is the dominant force, a young man cursed with a body lacking talent for even basic spells is scorned by nobles and commoners alike. Fortunately for Bram, as a child of the Sovereign who rules the Atlan Imperium, even an ‘Ill-Fated Prince’ is given a chance to prove his worth…and Bram means to do just that.

Believing that a talentless man can achieve success by gathering talented people to work under him, Bram, the newly appointed governor of Lotharin, one of the twelve kingdoms that make up the imperium, devises an ingenious plot to use a 'self-improvement system' called the ‘Loom’ to develop the talented people his kingdom needs.

Such an undertaking will require the aid of a master trickster—one powerful enough to help Bram kidnap humans from a world called Earth to enlist their expertise in performing the greatest trick ever sold; hoodwinking their fellow Earthers into believing they’re playing a videogame while they work to solve the many troubles plaguing Bram’s kingdom, thus giving him the talents he needs to make Lotharin great again...and finally prove himself a worthy prince.

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Release Schedule: Mondays to Fridays. I'm still experimenting on time. Next week will be 7 PM UTC+8.

What to Expect:

- Light LitRPG elements.

- Progression fantasy. No instant overpowered MCs with murderhobo tendencies. Bram has to work hard to grow.

- Clever schemes, fast-paced action, and in-depth character development.

- Elaborate world-building elements with a sprawling world thoroughly mapped out.

- A tale that seamlessly jumps between high fantasy adventures, game development hijinks, and kingdom-building shenanigans.

10+ advanced chapters are out right now on Patreon! <<less

If we can revel in peace and prosperity, it matters not if all others outside our circle endure suffering.
In the early days of the magical civilization era, such was the time.
During this era, the powerful nations to the west and north of the continent were exhausted and weary from endless territorial disputes with neighboring countries. It was akin to ceaseless bloodshed and pillaging in one's own backyard, undoing the hard work of eradicating monsters to cultivate land, squandering hard-earned national wealth like water, and wearing out the finite population through endless conflicts.... more>>

In response, some of them sought a more constructive and productive hope, venturing out into the open sea.
If described in the textbooks of modern-day Japan, it might be romantically called the "Age of Discovery," but the reality was ruthlessly sinister. It marked the era of large-scale invasions by powerful nations backed by military strength.
Despite numerous hardships and difficulties, the overseas expansions of the major powers succeeded, bringing them immense wealth and prosperity (accompanied by indelible resentment and anger from those invaded).

As time passed, in the 18th century of the common calendar across the continent.
In this era marked by conflict and innovation, the Archduchess Vilmeena of the Kingdom of Bernesia underwent a past-life awakening.
With ambitions, greed, and upward aspirations akin to her previous life reawakening, how will Vilmeena navigate this tumultuous era? <<less

This is a story about a man named Leonore Hope who was given a system after he died and got reborn through divine means. This system is The Arcade System which allows the user to start a multiversal arcade, this is the journey of Leonore Hope as he navigates the worlds he made a home for himself on and the devine powers of the multiverse.... more>>

I will release a chapter every wendsday starting from april 24th!

(Cover art by me)

If you guys enjoyed reading this chapter and you want to read more, maybe help me acheve my goal of this becoming a full time job and suport me by checking out my patreon at patreon.com/TheArcadeSeries we are also five chapters ahead so you get to read more of what you like without having to wait he next upload along with exclusive polls to decide what will happen next! <<less

Before and after meeting her, it's like living in two different worlds!
Now he can't get his priorities straight, a certain gravitational force is affecting... more>> his thoughts.
If he isn't thinking about her then he's probably doing something to show her his affection, even his best friend is wondering if it's the same person anymore. <<less

Sakashima’s economy and everyone’s quality of life are in peril!... more>>

Everyone is blissfully ignorant except Central Bank Chairman Matsuda and those in the highest echelons of government. When the crap hits the fan and the truth can no longer be denied, the Sakashiman people will want answers… and the blood of those responsible!

Fortunately there is a solution. UN-fortunately the only man alive who can help is a broken shell of his former self; a man destroyed in the past by none other than Chairman Matsuda.

Can this man find the strength to let bygones be bygones and lend his aid? What could Matsuda offer our hero in return for his assistance? Can a high-functioning sociopath like Matsuda even be trusted to deliver on his promises?

Find out in… A Palace of Sea Urchins.

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This is a short five chapter 'macroeconomic thriller' with the option of being further extended.

If you enjoy white-collar crime movies like 'The Wolf of Wall Street' or 'The Big Short', give this one a gander!

Also, please consider leaving comments or even a review; so I know what to do more of (...or stop doing). I may revisit this story again in the future and add new chapters if people would like to see more. Happy Scribbling! <<less