The world is shit. No one feels safe. No one feels any hope. People are all running or hiding or trying to survive. That's what... more>> Fursey is doing. He's running from his past when he finds himself at Our Sisters of Holy Passion. He is drawn to the Nuns and the people who work with them to try and make the world a better place. What is drawing him there and why? He'll have to find out...if he can keep his focus off of Morgan the mysterious stranger, the cool Lex, or the unsettling nun Leah. <<less

Some dream of fame or fortune. Others protect those who are closes to them. Some sail the high seas, hoping to leave a mark in history. Others work the mines, leaving their mark in the people who know them. Kings and Tyrants. Commoners and nobles. War and peace. There is one thing that all these have in common; they all have a story to tell. ... more>>

So with that being said, are you ready Lily?

Art is AI generated. <<less

In the dead of night, Micha's tranquil swim takes an unexpected turn as he's inexplicably drawn into a realm where desire reigns supreme. Surrounded by... more>> beings whose primal instincts pulse with an intensity he's never encountered, Micha finds himself navigating a landscape where his very presence is seen as a coveted prize. As he struggles to adapt to this sensual and often perilous world, Micha discovers that his scent acts as a magnet, drawing all manner of creatures toward him with an irresistible allure. From enchanting octopi merwomen to mischievous goblins and beyond, Micha embarks on a journey of self-discovery, exploring pleasures and experiencing depths of longing he never imagined possible. In "Primal Nectar," Micha's odyssey unfolds against a backdrop of seduction and temptation, where every encounter ignites a primal hunger within him. Will he succumb to the allure of this enigmatic realm, or will he find the strength to navigate its treacherous waters and emerge unscathed, his essence forever changed by the intoxicating embrace of desire? <<less

There are tangible things in this world that anyone could see, feel, hear, or perceive in physical ways. So, what about the things that we can't interact with? Intangibles can be concepts, ideas... really just anything abstract that you wouldn't be able to have a conversation with. ... more>>

Or, at least, not without the intervention of supernatural forces. There exist those who can influence reality, and through these means, they'll personify or use the power of the intangibles for any kind of purpose.

When a pacifist with no real motivations discovers his innate skill, he is forced to contend with these unimaginable forces that threaten his teenage school life. Is it really possible to protect his reality and live a normal life without fighting back? <<less

It's weird having an ace detective as your best friend, especially when you're keeping so many secrets from her. ... more>>

Sherry Sterling is a teenage detective that has solved more than her fair share of crimes, a prodigy in the detective field, and my best friend. As an ace-level crime-solver, she gets called upon to solve some cases every now and then, but tonight's case might be her biggest challenge yet: The legendary Phantom Thief who has pulled off many impossible heists is on the move, this time announcing that they are about to steal a precious diamond in the middle of a cruise auction! This a perfect stage for an ultimate showdown between the teenage ace detective and the daring phantom thief.

It's showtime! <<less

Kestevere Avalon is a ten-year-old boy who has just awakened to what the people of the world call "The System". This system was devised by... more>> the gods in order for everyone to have an equal chance at life, living, and greatness. What young Kestevere doesn't know is that his life is going to be changing significantly, and he will be facing many challenges. Learning what he must as a warrior, a son, and eventually as a man, he will traverse this world and, one day, become known as the Hero General. <<less

The prologue to an upcoming sci-fi series, BAT takes place in a time long before the events of the following book.
This is a series... more>> of shorts stories about people witnessing and living through the transition of the human society, as it morphs into a virtual one. <<less

Peter is a broken and bitter man with nothing left to live for. The loss of his best friend, his loyal dog Zeus, threatens to drive him over the edge. However, as events take an unexpected turn and bizarre circumstances surround him, he refuses to die. ... more>>

Despair, struggle, and mystery. Beware, this journey is not for the faint of heart.

Peter will fight tooth and nail in a strange new world in order to save his own when it arrives. <<less

For years now, Ashlee Bennett has tried everything under the sun in order to skip school on his birthday. ... more>>

Faking a sickie, playing dead, pretending to be possessed by a demon, faking an announcement from the school faculty that it was a pupil free day. He even trained a friend’s cockatoo to pretend to be him turned into a cockatoo. He was always met with failure.

Then he woke up as a girl. (and also turned his brother into a girl but that’s not important) <<less

Amidst a brutal, never-ending war, one hero stands above all others as a beacon of hope. The Knight Templar – Pilot of a towering... more>> mech, its cape billowing, armour gleaming white and sword aflame – An unstoppable protector of the weak, an ace among aces.
But behind every hero is a valiant maintenance crew. Without them, The Knight Templar would surely be a man like any other.
Kris seeks to be an integral part of that crew, a person the one true hero they believe in can lean upon.
But with the war growing ever more delusional, a new doomsday plan is uncovered that threatens to wipe out the fragile resistance of Remembrance entirely. Can Kris and the rest of the Caravel's crew come together to prevent this threat, or will even The Knight Templar be engulfed in an unescapable inferno?
Can a hero really exist in a war of tragedies? <<less

"Lazarus Rising" is a gothic tale from the dark shadowed corners of London, the Bennett family is stalked by a creature of legend and nightmares.... more>> As they flee through the fog-shrouded streets, the sinister truth of his immortality begins to unravel. A chilling tale of terror and transcendence, their journey takes them across the brooding landscapes of England, from the crumbling halls of a cursed castle to the shadowy depths of forgotten crypts hidden beneath ancient churches. They must navigate the treacherous path that lies ahead, unraveling the secrets that legends has long kept hidden. <<less

While enjoying a relaxing bubble bath, Emily is transported to another world. In the magical land of Thessolan, she will make new friends and enemies, and will encounter many challenges, not least among them the surprising difficulty of finding something to wear.... more>>

Note: The first four chapters are quite long, about 10k words each. From Chapter 5, I've started splitting the story into smaller chunks of around 3k words each. <<less

In "That Time My Mother Got Turned into a Monster!" dive into the whirlwind tale of Adam von Yeager, whose life is upended by a... more>> bizarre magical accident that transforms his mother into a formidable monster. Thrust into a perilous realm of arcane mysteries, Adam grapples with the daunting task of reversing this fearsome curse. As he journeys through the treacherous landscape of magic, he confronts not only external terrors but also his deepest fears and personal limitations. Along this harrowing path, Adam uncovers sinister secrets and faces formidable foes. Yet, it's through resilience and unexpected alliances that he charts a course towards an audacious feat - to break the curse and bring his mother back to her human form. This tale is not just a story of magic and monsters; it's a heart-stirring saga of courage, love, and the unbreakable bonds of family. <<less

Roderich Pen inherits a soul from his late mother and can’t get rid of it. Teenage Henry Hobbs is having too much fun with his... more>> newest game (and he never loses). <<less

A tale of adventure, love and revenge in the fair country of Faerie.... more>>

Thomas has nowhere to go when his lord dies of mysterious causes. His only real want is his inheritance, but he agrees to leave the camp with a herald from the court of Lord Hart, an exile from Faerie, in hope of gaining a new place. But Fate has other ideas and he's soon thrown into the midst of turmoil, intrigue, romance, and deadly plots.
If that's not enough, he's turned into a frog, at least for some of the time.
If he can survive the Court and his mistress's petty whims, he will gain his birth right, his revenge - and much more besides....
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Estienne's a sucker for a pretty face. Most people he meets are a sucker for his. But when he encounters one who doesn't seem at all affected, he falls hard. There's only about a hundred things standing in his way, and when he's reminded that the Faerie trade in green eyes is still alive and kicking, he's also reminded that the last time he was in love almost got him killed. And that distractions are deadly.
If only he learned from his mistakes....

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NOTE:
Updates every month. No more. I have stuff on.
There are two main POVs, but now and then I will delve into another. Don't be alarmed, I'm good at pretending I know what I'm doing. The episodes work in a spiral knot, so to speak, so it's necessary now and then to weave some random strands in.

While this will be quite light, here's the TWs if you need them:
Explicit m/m scenes, cruelty, indentured servitude, murder and gore. <<less

When life gives you lemons make... a healing potion?... more>>

After Sarah moves to the city of Oftenhides she finds peculiar friends. They introduce her to the world of magic and mythical creatures. But her new home needs to be protected from the bad guys from time to time. Join Sarah, Ursula and Giovanna as they battle evil witches and creatures.

Started writing in June 2023.

Cover art by @mixo39 on Tumblr. <<less

Hubris tells the story of Crowe, a young practitioner on a great journey to find Monad, to free his people from enslavement. Along the way... more>> he encounters Barghast, an eight foot tall wolfman, the lycan who has left his clan in the desert for a life in the North. Separated by culture and language but linked together by an unbreakable bond, the two lost souls forge a blood-soaked path through an ugly world. <<less

Val, a single father, is reborn in another world as the special class 'Daddy'. His natural feelings of filial love manifest as the most OP buff skills, but his own stats are so weak, he'll never reach the bottom of the thousand floor labyrinth below the kingdom and return to his own world. Luckily, an encounter with a talented and glory-hungry swordswoman sets him on a journey to revive her ancestors guild and face the depths of the abyss. The wholesome harem isekai journey begins!... more>>

New updates weekly - Friday, 3PM (PST) <<less

My first anthology of short stories, covering Man’s emergence, colonization, and the rise of his industries. Cover art by Vlad Momot (paid by Schizoid Nightmares). Released under CC BY 4.0.... more>>

Each chapter is a scene in a short story (e.g. Story, Scene #: Scene Title). <<less

Maxwell, the last knight of his fallen kingdom, wanders the land slaying demons. His only companion a mysterious woman only he can see.... more>>

Goal: 1 chapter every month to month and a half
This story is also on Substack: https://randomrecluse.substack.com/ and RoyalRoad: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/77469/the-wandering-knight <<less

A trans woman accidentally summons a demon while trying to DIY her transition with magic and computers...... more>>

A young wizard returns to Earth after his adventure in a magical otherworld only to realize you can never truly go home again once you've changed too much...

A teenage girl gets stood up for prom, kills a lake monster, and spends the next decade hunting down things that go bump in the night...

An assassin marries an immortal sorceress and allows the rumors that he murdered her to flourish once she disappears...

A world-hopping adventurer sees the potential in all of them and asks if they're interested in helping make the world a better place.

"Empty Names" is an episodic urban fantasy series about a group of misfits fighting monsters and grappling with existential questions regarding the interplay of reality, perception, and identity. <<less

Thomas Hawthorne is a forty-year-old former navy seal, mixed martial arts fighter, and foreman at a construction company. After his parents' untimely death, he and his three younger sisters (triples half his age) are just arriving at their parents' cabin to put their affairs in order. Thomas, being the only one that's been there, takes them in his motorhome to the cabin. In a freak turn of events, an unknown supernatural force transports the entire town Thomas grew up in, his childhood home, motorhome, and the entire party into another world. Will Thomas be able to have protect his family in this new world? What is the fate of the townspeople and how will they... more>> survive in a harsh new reality?

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Vero is an orphan, raised by a cruel and abusive master to hunt monsters after the death of her parents. To protect herself in a harsh feudal society, she has adopted a male identity and travels in men’s clothes.... more>>

When she receives a strange tome as payment for a hunt, Vero follows the clues within on a quest to find the final stronghold her order once held, and the priceless records and relics therein. Located far up in the snowy mountains, where the days are short and the nights are haunted by vampires, the fortress was rumored to have been destroyed long ago. Nevertheless, Vero leaves those close to her behind to learn the truth of her order's origins.

An Unequal Share is a character focused series of episodic stories, placed in a grounded and low magic medieval setting. It's progression dark fantasy, with bisexual and polyamorous romantic sub-plots. Regular updates are Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

What to expect:
- Long story, moderate pacing. Character driven downtime scenes, but no detailed kingdom management, base building, etc.
- Non-linear storytelling, frequent action and intrigue. 
- Protagonist who tries to be morally good, but is forced into harsh situations where she must confront complex and grey choices for survival.
- Serious character development narrative with protagonist failures and setbacks, no ridiculous power scaling.
- Detailed world with religions, mythology, and history.
- Magic system based on real world folklore, some minor western-style cultivation elements.
- A crossdressing, bisexual, polyamorous, female MC, taking inspiration from the historical Joan of Arc.

My cover art was provided by MuniWilliam's cover shop on Wattpad. https://www.wattpad.com/story/314550063-cover-shop <<less

Fukaze Honzo is a 16-year-old student that frequently struggles with... well existing. Set in the rather 'boring' suburbs of Takabata, in Nagoya, Honzo has a hard time trying to come to terms with himself, despite his clear privileged status in society and a friendship group. He suffers from episodes of depersonalization, with him feeling like an outsider within his own body. As he starts the second year, he finally recognizes that this gloomy and negative personality might need to change, or at least improve his outlook. Just as fortune may have it, there's an idealist, maybe even naive, senpai who invites him, and his friends to a brand new school club. ... more>>

It's called the Culture & Travel Club. A club all about making the community a better place and learning all about the world. And that all starts here, in Nagoya. Despite this, Honzo still needs to navigate the absurdities of living. One day, he might start appreciating himself. Perhaps, even someone else, too.

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Warning: There are some topics that might be a bit upsetting. The characters talk about murder/manslaughter and crime as well as a vehicular accident.

There is no pattern to dropping anymore but I try on Tuesdays. This is also the first web-novel I've written, so I really have no idea if it's even adequate. I literally only started writing for fun and a month later, I have now written enough for at least someone else to read. I'm really just talking about genuine social issues that apply to both my home nation and, not trying to be patronizing, Japan too within the confines of a romcom that's wholesome enough for someone to probably ignore the issues raised.

Thanks, if you're reading this and I hope you at least had a modicum of enjoyment, if you do read the story.

Also, I know Fukaze Honzo's name makes literally no sense <<less

John Thomas is the typical thirty-something nobody. He spent most of his life growing up being the underdog. From his time in elementary to his high school years, he endured the ridicule of bullies or being the ass end of someone's joke. To say he's never seen the opposite sex would be an understatement. Too good for his own good is what his mother always told him. It's the age-old story of the Isekai protagonist. For him and everyone else his age, that changed the moment the Great war began. Overnight, the nations of humanity draft millions to fight in an unwinnable war that threatens to wipe humanity out. John, like countless others, fought from... more>> the age of 16 to the age of 27 in a world war against a powerful unknown enemy. He becomes a marine gaining critical training and knowledge. Through adversity and cunning skill, he survived a brutal war humanity should have lost. He and the rest of the world thought they'd defeated that great enemy. Unfortunately, they were wrong. Ten years after the end of the great war, his life will change.

One day, while on the way to work at night, his car suddenly burst into flames. A freak accident that leaves him dead. Or so he thought. Now he wakes up in an unknown forest. Here he meets Dominatoria and Dominitonia, twin succubus, who is about to turn his already upside-down world to the extreme. John must prove his worthiness if he hopes to save their world and his from certain annihilation.

Can he survive the overwhelming energy of the two supernatural vixens?

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