A merchant named Dale stumbles across a strange item through a forest one day. Puzzled by its appearance and peculiarity he is unaware of its true nature.
Though that very nature will result in many of the powers that be, to seek any way to obtain it, whether out of greed, intrigue, or hatred. This story is a tale of his ordeals in keeping his life from the transgressions his discovery has wrought.... more>>

(As a relatively new writer, any criticism and advice are appreciated. I'll be updating this every so often though it won't be often as it is not one of my main novels. That is all.) <<less

"Finish this world's fairy tail as we see fit and receive your redemption.
If you choose to return to your world, author.
And if you fail, prepare to perish with it", 
is the contract forced onto you by the omnipotent voice. ... more>>

Trapped within south-indian fantasy and grimdark reality. If not careful, your brain can turn mush.

When tricked into serving the biddings of primordial pantheons, you find it hardcore to live through as a normal office lady.

While trying to outlive heathens & heretics, heroes & hypocrites, mad scientists & mage.
You are tasked with grand cosmic conspiracies and world order.

But will you manage to hold on to your morality and motherly love?

The corrupt creatures may be mistakenly exiled by the pantheons of the cosmic void.
Yet, they claim you are destined to play your part.

And as you are being abducted into the world, filled with cosmic horrors and corrupt creatures.
You chime in a slightly important detail under your breath.

"Sir? About that...I think you got the wrong lady. That's my wife !"

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Sacrificed as a child along with her family by demonic cultists, Reimia lives out a cycle of tragedy, survival, and revenge.... more>>

On her path to revenge, Rei fails over and over, dying to then be reborn in different times and places, gaining allies and advantages with each cycle... Only to lose them to the cruelty of time. Because all things die... Except her and the man who started it all.

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- What to expect:
- Shadowbane is a long story about revenge.
- Reimia is very weak at the start.
- First person POV. I know some people don't like this, so here is your warning.
- Long chapters. Average 4-6k words, with some being close to 7k.
- New writer, figuring it out as I go. Hopefully I'm able to entertain you! <<less

I died, I suppose. And now, I am in hell, living a second life as one of the demons.... more>>

Or that is what it seems has happened, anyway. The dark elves are a subterranean race, who have a dark ritual in which one of their children have their soul spliced and merged together in a Frankenstein manner with the powerful earth-elemental spirits known as gnomes. I was one such child, and I was born in this life retaining the memories of both my previous lives.

And now I must survive in this hell in which my entire society expects me, a normal teen boy in my previous life and a lowly gnome wandering the Agarath in my other, to be some form of slaughtering warrior for their dark and war-crazed society.

In this hopeless situation, the only ray of light that shines is the promise. There are others like me. I am not the only one who retained memories of my previous life on Earth, and I must find them so I can escape this dark fate.

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This is a parallel series to my Key to the Void series. You do not need to read Key to the Void to follow this series, but they do take place in the same world and at the same time period, and reading both series will help the reader have a more complete understanding of the bigger picture behind the scenes that is unfolding between the two stories.

TL;DR The central plot of either series can be easily enjoyed alone, but those who want to dig deep into the lore should absolutely read both. <<less

Immortality, a coveted desire shared by many, remains an elusive and unattainable wish. Even the Gods and Primordial beings cannot claim they have an eternal life. To achieve immortality, one must embark on an arduous and treacherous journey fraught with immense pain, endless solitude, and unfathomable despair. Only a select few possess the resilience to traverse this path, yet even they cannot attain 'true' immortality. However, there always exists an exception.... more>>

In a nameless village, nestled among rolling hills, a humble peasant boy was born. Unbeknownst to him, he possessed a rare gift, a gift that held the potential for 'true' immortality. Yet, fate had its own designs, for the shadows lurking in the depths became aware of his existence.

And they will definitively not stand aside and wait for him to mature...
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The theme of story is about man who is almost imposible to kill and the advantages and disadvantages that comes with it. Thus story will contain body experimentation, torture and other such things that are not for everyone. Of course, I don't plan to make it needlessly gory and uncomfortable for people. It won't be detailed that much.

The story was inspired from novels 'Immortal in the Magic World' and 'As an Immortal, I Only Learn Forbidden Skills. It is mostly about the idea of immortality rather than their story.

If you want to get early access to unpublished chapters or just give me some support, then you can here:

patreon.com/Mr_Scholar_Aru
ko-fi.com/mr_scholar_aru <<less

The new cosmic tree has been planted.... more>>

‘True was the cosmic tree beacon to protect and champion all the beauty of the stars. I know some will call me naïve, but I sincerely believe in that light.’

Unfortunately, not everyone likes omnipresent walking nukes playing bodyguards to humpback whales and starry-eyed kids with dreams to cure cancer. Facing the possibility of challenges, scum and villains from across the Astral Sea decide it is now or never to pave their brutal reign.

With the peaceful illusion out the windows, chaos inevitably knocked on the door.

Caught in the crossfire of the multiversal crisis, the Earth is shoved up the Astral Sea to meet its new neighbors—a grim escalator to a time bomb.

Considering this escalation, True's response is simple: first train the two schmucks from the planet Earth and build the taskforce to forklift those scums and villains down the comical mass grave.

One way or another—be it Earth’s prided capitalism, fusion-powered satellite laser, or their homegrown outer gods — the Order of True shall prove good is not toothless

The Multiapocalypse has begun. <<less

Corrupted. Monsters born from nightmares and the extremes of the human psyche, bearing anomalous properties and powers beyond imagination. Despairs manifest and weave creatures from the void, straight from the hearts and minds of the collective. From those created by anguish and trauma becoming hellbent on bloodshed, to the fluffiest stuffed teddy bears that will fight tooth and nail to protect its owners.... more>>

One thing is abundantly clear. The Corrupted are as useful as they are dangerous. Cute as they are deadly. Happy as they are sad.

The Corrupted Codex seeks to store it all in one unified place to better understand these creatures. Whether they're kept in deep underground facilities called the Sites, out in the wild, living amongst the populace, or Archived into books matters not as long as they are recorded within the ultimate monster encyclopedia.

Will you come try your hand to find a Corrupted you like?

You do have Clearance Level 1 access, don't you?

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All Corrupted known and seen throughout ALL connected stories will be stored here. Additional information regarding terminology, partnered Ateliers and forces such as the Anomaly Recovery Unit will also be included in the Codex.

Shares the same universe as Nexus Awakened, Facility Awakened and Monster Awakened.

Join the Discord Server here! https://discord.gg/CkJkKEQrVy <<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

Dear Readers,... more>>

I am reaching out to provide an important update regarding my novel, "Where To Reach." After thorough reflection, I have decided to embark on a significant restructuring of the story. This decision arises from my concerns about the current narrative's sluggish pace, disrupted pacing, and the lack of meaningful involvement of the main character. As part of this process, I may also consider more substantial changes, such as redesigning the main character, even changing the title or eliminating certain locations from the storyline. But roughly everything should stay the same. I have always struggled with beginning a story so I assure you this is a one off occurrence. Because of this I shall be also deleting everything here and reuploading it as another novel on my profile. When i have the title written I will post it under announcements and leave this novel up for a few more weeks before taking it down. <<less

My most up to date for book 1 is on Google drive with those link.... more>>

https://docs.google.com/document/d/14zXDGbUuSGjXrEr76sg7xrv9_H4PR3bNYlSp5a1Yhbo/edit?usp=drivesdk

Johnny had won the most recent championship and was thinking of calling it quits after the current season. That all changed when he was given an opportunity to use his skills. Testing a new prototype vehicle for a virtual test realm for Banzai Bangers. Unfortunately, things wouldn’t go to plan.

Johnny ends up trapped in another world. With no way to get home. He is at the mercy of this new world. That is until he is saved by the mysterious Radiant Alliance. With their help and his AI assistant. Johnny will face a new threat at every literal turn. Whether it be portals, rift eaters, or old rivals. He will need help anywhere he can get it. If he hopes to succeed in defeating the ultimate evil of the Loathing One.

Follow Johnny as he fights, races, and destroys his way across the universe. As he attempts to thwart the plans of the Loathing One from getting more powerful.

My story is based of a few games and things i like. The game references are from destruction derby arenas. Demolition derbies.

AUTHORS NOTE. I am still working on tweaking my book. Chapter 3 has an idea i still need to work out. Also, my grammar is rough. Right now i am in the stages of just making the story flow.

Currently, I am having my story beta read. If anyone can give me feedback. i'd appreciate it. Working on rewriting chapter 1 into two chapters. <<less

“Bring Hell From The Heavens, For The Throne Of Volk” -motto of the Volk First Royal Airborne as of M31.004... more>>

The Volk System is mired in conflict as embers from the Burning of Prospero make their way to its relative sanctuary. A humble standard bearer risks their life to accomplish an impossible task and is rewarded with lifetime service to the Crown of Volk and its soon-to-be wearer, one Freya Foxway. It's a long way to have come for an orphan raised by the proprietor of a bar in the seedier parts of Sokarin, but the gods' favour is always earned and this soldier will not yet reach Valhalla. After all, they still have work to do.

While this is fanfiction for Warhammer 40k/Warhammer: the Horus Heresy (it’s a whole thing ask about it at your own risk), I like to think that prior knowledge of the universe is not required for full enjoyment. If you'd like to learn more about something I mention ask about it in the comments!

Note for Warhammer nerds: this fic does take place during the Horus Heresy, however, I have never read any of the books and I do not intend to. If I commit a lore crime, you are welcome to call me out, but note that I am not bound by the cannon. (For example: I will include female space marines. If you don’t like it then please keep that to yourself! Thanks!)

psst, if you're here for the Mecha tag, you gotta wait until chapter seven. <<less

Thousands of years ago, The Magus Games were founded, and every young magus from various academies was forced to participate in deadly battles, throwing them into the arena of slaughter. Two kingdoms that stood on a large and ancient continent, it is said that the Gropus Continent was a lost continent called the Blue Continent. But it disappeared without a trace, just a legend passed down from generation to generation.
The Magus Games were born from the games of the past that continue to exist in the present and the future. I don't know who started it. Such a terrible game that throws the young Magus into the arena of slaughter. Survive while slaughtering each... more>> other and facing something terrible just to achieve victory.
Morgan Agathias, could that be his name, or is there another name hidden behind a mystery?
Morgan lives in a poor neighborhood in a disadvantaged area. Discrimination and injustice made Morgan want to become the strongest magus and turn his kingdom and birthplace into a peaceful place.
Armed with a genius brain and boundless spirit magic power, but not enough to overcome his weaknesses. Just practicing is not enough, let alone facing the strongest enemies that await him in the future.
No one knows what secrets lie within. Morgan will find out, and he will be caught in a vortex of vengeance that has existed for thousands of years.

(NT : You can find my story on Webnovel or you can see it on Ayazia27 Webnovel, if you want to read the whole story.) <<less

All sixteen-year-old Alicia Crimsonmane wants is to become a mage, to follow in her mother's footsteps, and to be acknowledged once again by her esteemed wizarding kin.... more>>

So, Fate grants her wish. She is now The Child of Miracles, the wielder of the strongest essence in the world of thaumaturgy...

With the consequences her head is the most wanted bounty in the entire realm, and a burden to gather anomalies like herself to save the conflict-ridden magic world from impending doom.

But will she remain unwavering in her conviction, even if it means seeing her innocence clash with the harsh realities she is bound to encounter? Or discovering that her world stores ̶f̶u̶c̶k̶e̶d̶ ̶u̶p̶ far more treacherous truths she never imagines?

Because magic is not just flowers and fireworks after all...

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What to expect in this story:
What to expect in this story:
1. A slow, classic progressive fantasy narrative that focuses not only on the characters but also on the intricacies of magic, spells, and the individuals who practice them.

2. No blue boxes.

3. The main character, while deeply passionate about magic and the mystic arts, struggles with her own inability to wield it. She possesses a vast knowledge of magic trivia and learns to control her anxiety over time in order to prevent her habitual impulsive actions.

4. MC is "Scottish" (inspired) so expect some of the dialects and the foreign terms as part of the world-building. But along the way, the dialect will be reduced along with MC travelling outside her hometown. The translations for these terms will be provided in a dedicated glossary in the first entry. Feel free to share your feedback regarding any terms that may have been overlooked.

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Title: Thaumaturgy
Author: RestuIbu
Art cover: Bajigurr (X)
Tag: Action, Fantasy, Magic, R18 <<less

Trapped, entombed, and struggling.... more>>

The last time humanity had seen the natural white light of the sun was a few millennia ago. Left with no other choice but to adapt, countless sacrifices paved the path to survival. Their new lives were filled with daily tests and tribulations. The word 'humanity' had lost meaning a long time ago.

Trials were placed before them, trials that they must overcome to gain the bare necessities for survival. If they want food and water, they need to solve the puzzle. If they want to gain weapons to fight back against the lingering monstrosities inside, they must complete the trial awaiting them. If they want to escape, they need to keep moving forward. Unfortunately for humanity, they weren't here alone. <<less

this series (maybe idk) will contain my ideas and various pieces ive made.

There are many people who hide behind their masks and hide their true selves, we all have done it in the past. Whether it be to make people see the more “appealing” or “professional” side of you or just to fit in a place where you can belong. Although these masks are not bad short term and are in fact quite useful in certain cases, the longer one wears such a mask the more they lose their personality, their true selves, their color. A world full of such masks would be monochromatic, boring, and hollow, in such a world of masks, would it be a crime if one was to remove their masks bring such... more>> color and what would it take for such an individuals to remove their mask and show their color and how hard will the world strike at such individuals for showing their color, what kind of story it will be, I wonder.

This is a story about 4 individuals who once didn’t show their true colors and hide inside such hideous masks, chose to show their true selves, eat the apple, and bring their color to the world. Someone who fell into a fantastical world of boredom that just wanted to go home, only to find that this might be the home they were looking for. Someone who was a noble who believed that their family built walls so that their citizens would be safe, only to find that such walls were to imprison them and swore to break such walls. Someone who cruises through life in a haze because it was the best life they could have, only to find a life where they can be free and happy even if such happiness appears strange to others. And someone who was born to be a soldier and to live to fight for the people they serve, only to find that they can live to enjoy this life and find love.

Let’s see if these individuals, no these yet to be companions find there colors and keep them from people who don’t want such beautiful colors to be in this world and see if they change the World or the World change them <<less

In the quiet moments before the world awakens, Luke's life takes an unexpected turn when he stumbles upon a portal to the abyss. What he finds on the other side is beyond human imagination, an unspeakable terror that beckons him into its dark depths.... more>>

As Luke grapples with the horrors that defy reason, he must navigate a nightmarish landscape, where sanity is a fragile thread and survival an unending battle. To stay alive, he is forced to tap into the abyssal energy, a force so corruptive that it threatens to consume him whole.

In "Whispers from the Abyss," follow Luke's harrowing journey as he ventures into the heart of darkness and faces the unfathomable. Will he harness the abyssal energy to conquer the malevolent forces, or will he become a pawn in a cosmic game beyond his control?

Prepare to be enthralled by this spine-tingling tale of sacrifice, survival, and the chilling whispers that echo from the abyss. Luke's destiny hangs in the balance as he grapples with the age-old question: What price is he willing to pay for survival?

Updates every Tuesday and Saturday

What to expect: Good to Evil Mc, an in-depth system of magic to the bets of my ability. Mc doesn't win every fight

Open to any helpful suggestions

The start is a bit slow but picks up after chapter 10 <<less

'Ting-ting' the sound of bells suddenly rang and a strange man appeared right in the middle of the village. The strange man took off his... more>> pure white coat, he looked towards the banyan tree then bowed his head and sat on its lap. He shouted "Hey, I'm going to tell you all an interesting story, it's a story about friendship, brotherhood, love, and other interesting things." Before long, all the villagers surrounded him and the strange man opened a very thick book and started telling a strange yet interesting story... <<less

After being kicked out of her home for being trans, Amber Fitzroy gets teleported to an alien world with only the clothes on get back,... more>> a lantern, and a gift from a stranger. With the help of an alien princess, Amber must find a way back home, if she even wants to return that is. (I don't know if all of the tags are correct or if I need more) (I will probably go back every now and then to fix Grammar and spelling mistakes) (I plan to update once a week on Sunday. 6:00 PM EST) <<less

June 6th, 1944. A day that everybody on Earth recognizes as D-Day. But what if America suddenly disappeared during the battle. What if a war ready America, already on edge is forced into a new world. ... more>>

Now the US Government is forced to make a decision, do they relax and let the forces of fantasy do its will? Or will the US impose its own will upon this new realm?

Discord Link: https://discord.gg/jPYyApfpwA <<less

Every great story needs an author.... more>>

Samuel Bragg was a fairly ordinary human. He lived in a simple home, and he did simple work. Born in a fishing village on the coast, he experienced a good life. But he wanted more. So when his chance came, he leapt for it, not knowing just how much more he was about to get. With a fallen god calling to him in his dreams, and the hint of an unnatural, dark plot forming in the distance, he soon learns that the extraordinary comes with a steep cost.

The story of the legendary traveler, the all-knowing servant of the God of Knowledge, the greatest author, cartographer, and collector of magicks; the story of Samuel Bragg, is a truly extraordinary tale. But it all starts with a normal man, in a normal home, in a normal village, with a normal job.

Note: This story is a re-write of my previous trilogy (Tome of the Body, Tome of the Mind, Tome of the Soul) and will also be available on RoyalRoad and Reddit. <<less

This is the tale of a misanthrope orphan who once found peace and prosperity with his guild… until he was betrayed by the very people he risked his life for so many times before.... more>>

Zero was just was an anti-social, 30-year-old, who had stopped aging and was cursed to wear a mysterious set of dark knight armor for the rest of his existence.

On the brink of death, he suddenly reaches enlightenment of how life truly was on his native planet.

However, as if the gods were taunting him, he soon finds himself in a strange new world with fragmented memories of his previous life.

In the realm of Genesis, Gods, Demi-Gods, Ancient Spirits, Angels, Demons, Dragons, Humans, Dwarves, Demi-Humans, Nature Species, Monsters, and the like, fight to help their race thrive in the harsh realms that lacks resources and are plagued by cosmic wars.

The fate of reality as we know it could come to an end at any moment. If given the power, what would you do to change that? For now… let me give you my own interpretation.

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*WARNING* There will be R-18 content, extreme gore, and gruesome content, those who are weak-willed beware! *Extra Tags* villain mc, harem, R-18, non-human mc. kingdom Building, dark, overpowered mc, mature, monster girls, action, summoner, politics, cunning protagonist, complex Side characters, calm protagonist. <<less

500 years ago, the Goddess of Order, Meena, chose a mortal whom she fancied and made him her champion, bestowing upon him great power that... more>> ensured he never lost a war and he always prevailed in the face of adversity. The 'Jojoh Meena', the blessing of the Goddess of Order, was passed down from the mortal whom she favored and down through the line of his male descendants who became Kings of the Kingdom of Binoria. The descendants, with the power of the Goddess, waged war against their rival Kingdoms. Nearly wiping out the kingdom of Kolotia who defied their rule. Subjugating the Remu and the Talisi Kingdoms and forcing them to pay an annual penance to the mighty Binoria to ensure their fate doesn't mirror that of Kolotia. Vayin Vigon, present king of Binoria and holder of the blessing of the Goddess as his ancestors before him, sits on the red throne of the most powerful kingdom in the realm, Binoria. King Vayin Vigon is unstoppable in and out of the field of battle and his reign of tyranny seems to have no end. But unbeknownst to King Vayin is a Kolotian shepherd named Ishar, a young man who catches the eye of the God of Chaos, a malevolent God named Ovek who seeks to right the wrong done to the realm 500 years ago by the Goddess Meena. As the Goddess of Order gave to the Kings of Binoria so must the God of Chaos take from Ishar so as to restore balance within the realm. And the price deemed fit to be paid by Ishar so as to be the champion of Chaos, is the young Kolotian's sanity. Will madness be enough to overcome tyranny? <<less

Maya was chosen to die.... more>>

She was a nobody, living on the streets. Cursed to enter the tower and died on the first floor.

The Administrator took pity on her, and gave her one more chance at life. She was reborn.

Given the power to transform into the monsters she fights.

*This story is also available on Royal Road <<less

In a world of monsters and magic, Derrick finds himself thrust into an illogical realm after a mysterious train ride. Desperate to return home to... more>> his family, he forms an unlikely bond with a dying wraith, binding their fates together. Together, they navigate the treacherous underground of the city, uncovering secrets of Derrick's transmigration and a path back home. But as chaos threatens to consume them, Derrick must confront his own destiny and navigate a world where the line between reality and fantasy blurs. Will he survive the madness and find his way back to his loved ones, or become a pawn in the whims of fate? <<less