Death and Taxes. ... more>>

The two insurpassable laws of the universe.

So long as humans exist in this world, these things will remain.

However, there is a 3rd law which has always, and will always implement itself on people.

Suffering.

Reincarnated in a new world, five people are forced to learn this the hard way.

Placed on 'Nightmare mode' and being reincarnated as monsters, they are forced to survive under incomprehensible conditions.

However it is only through suffering, that we grow as people.

And it is only through suffering, that we truly become monsters.

"Nightmare mode.... eh? Tell me, what exactly was this mode supposed to mean again? Were our lives supposed to become nightmares?"

Without suffering, there is no change in anything.

"Or were we supposed to become the nightmares?"

This is the story of the antiheroes. <<less

When everything in existence suffers a change, or welcomes it, and what is to come has finally come - would it beget with its origination the terror, deathliness, tragedy, torment and devastation? Or would it, by any chance, differ from its authentic nature and reality?... more>>

In the deepest of the first starless dark blue night, its point of origin vastly different from the one where everything 'began'... a beautiful hand reaches to taint the most fearsome. Would its origin bring chaos to it all?
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What are the words that hold the utmost power? What are the thoughts that break it all? Which are those who shine brightest, gloom darker, and explode defiantly against reality who prevail?

Any lifeform of the world, no matter how advanced and evolved; all become subject to terror for the very same ones:

One, afraid of the dark. Two, of the violent forces of Nature. Three, of Injustice.

It's not about having the reason on your side; it's not about having the power to demand for subservience and is not whether one is right or not... It's about taking it all with your own hands!

No darkness is gloom without light to obverse it; no light shines brighter without endless emptiness. But it is only one that is; only that has been; only one that can; that will; that KNOWS.

One little grain of sand can evolve into a dried-up sea; one little animal can become a monster; one sole thought can become reality... But can any of them regress, lose it all, suffer nonsensically, and beget — 'all that exists and there is'?

Would they be willing to? ...Can they do it? ...Do they understand?

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Synopsis for dummies:

Born in a world where every imaginable thing is so advanced even the earth one can step on moves and thinks, met with the pureness of nature at birth, and touched by the unimaginable.

To see the future is for fools. To long for the past is too late. But to see ahead is the only road.

What might be a long and arduous lifelong objective for one can be a simple step for others. What others can't see might be sensed by someone else. And to walk as one never betrays themselves... is glory.

When the bells ring, the heavens change, the world trembles, and a change is called upon... Will there finally be that something that has been missing? What the world had lacked all this long? What... the world deserves? Will a person change that? Will they do it all alone, terribly consumed in coldness and leaving horrors wherever that person walks? Or will there be a returning change that the world has even forgotten for... ever?

Even the smallest of rebellions and uprisings... can be the start of everything.

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I am also publishing this on Royalroad.com.
It currently has 2 volumes completed (100 chapters each) and another incoming. <<less

We're all told to find our passion in life, figure out what we are good at, and pursue it. In Akagi's case, it turns out her passion was assassination, not something a normal girl gets involved in right? Trapped in Free World Online for four years and forced to fight for her very life, her name became one that struck fear and terror in the hearts of Players and NPCs alike. But when the game was over and it was time to go home, what would happen to the terrifying assassin known as "the Red Hand?"... more>>

Special thanks to Daikael for help with the original editing.

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This series is only on SH! If you see it somewhere else, that's an issue.

My goal is to publish on Saturday and Sunday one chapter each day. (Sometimes an extra chapter may be released on Wednesday!)

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Erind Hartwell, a first-year law student with psychopathic tendencies and an obsessive compulsion to follow an arbitrary set of Rules, tries to live a normal life in a world where superhumans battle eldritch horrors invading minds. Society frowned on different, and she was content with playing along if the world didn't bother her. That was one of the many Rules she followed.... more>>

Unfortunately, the world couldn't help but bother Erind's normal life. On the brink of death, an entity offered powers to save her. Left with no other choice, she accepted it, changing into a new form—the first of many that'll allow her to bother the world that bothered her.
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Cover is part of a wallpaper art commissioned from CristianAC.
Also published on RoyalRoad.
Discord: https://discord.gg/VGCzJXt3aS <<less

Update Schedule: ... more>>

Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday on WN, SH, MSB, and RR.

As for the Patrons, almost Daily updates with guaranteed 25 new Chapters each month.

Discord: https://discord.gg/t2gPEt3

Synopsis:

Keith, a vieux riche, spoiled and cherished, heir to the Demiliore Consortium, lives his life at large. Power, Wealth, Fame; He has it all.

But is it all just a dream?

With a set of memories, the knowledge of the future, in a play orchestrated by Destiny, knowing well that he is born to be a Villain, will he prevail? Or is he going to fall at the hands of the Child of Destiny just like he did in the nightmare that haunts him?

Author's Note:

Yes, the story is heavily influenced by Urban-Fantasy Chinese Novels. Don't read if you have a problem with those types of plots. 'Cliche' plot elements are bound to appear, so if you easily get triggered by such things, keep away. And I would advise you to not even start the story if you are an ardent believer of 'Good shall prevail over the Evil'. Keep away! MC here is a Villain! But yes, he is not someone deprived of emotions, even though he is a Scum. So, do not expect an outright Evil MC either.

I don't write Netorare. Don't worry about it!

Warnings:

> Incest
> Dark Elements
> Sexual Content
> Traumatising Content
> Gore
> Manipulative MC
> Sexual Abuse
> Parallel World (Almost a New World)
> Fantasy Elements (Full-fledged Fantasy later)
> System
> Slavery <<less

A young teenage girl has awoken inside some random forest with no idea of who she is, where she is, and what is going on.... more>>

She will soon discover some answer to her questions while others stay unanswered but there is one thing that she will discover that will change her entire life.

The fact that she has been chosen by a mysterious powerful figure to become the host of the SCP Gacha System and that she is in a world where only the strong rule!

Without power, you are nothing and with power you have everything! How will this young girl tackle this world in which she knows nothing about?!

Come and find out with her.

Book Cover: S7B4G on deviant art! <<less

A normal girl was given the task of traveling through different dimensions and completing missions assigned to her, only this girl wasn't that normal. Follow... more>> the emotionless Jean Turner as she navigates her way through all the hell and horror.
Ft. Starcraft...
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Updates will be once every two days. Follow this story to get immediate notices on the updates.
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Starcraft rights belong to blizzard. I own the right to pretty much everything else in the book, including the Protectors, the Voyagers, the City of the Voyagers, the World of the Runes, the Dream Realms, and so on. <<less

Arnold was a strange child. Not the normal strange, he was too odd even for that. There was something wrong with him. No one could... more>> really tell until it was too late. He had become Morbid.
Please Note: I publish daily. <<less

Enter EverRealm, where danger and opportunity coexist
A place for the most ruthless and daring souls
Where you can become strong or die a miserable death
Luck doesn’t exist, only power and the ability to grasp it
Those that are weak have been washed out by the tides of time
Leaving only the strong to fight... more>>

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Cover is AI generated.

Will do 1 chapter every 2-3 days depending on my motivation and time.

Heavy inspiration from The Ultimate Evolution, The Devil's Cage, Reincarnation Paradise <<less

Synopsis: He tried to hard, but the race ended just before he could cross the finish line. At least, dying to a rogue school bus wasn’t the end of him. To all it’s worth, he was now reborn in a world where he could finally put his wits to achieve greater things. ... more>>

“Well, where to start…” Amon mumbled to himself as the wings behind his back itched. “Maybe World Domination?”

Yes, this is the story of Amon— the Emperor of Sky— the lone man who wanted everything.

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Main Character, Amon, will be reborn as a Skypiean, or to be more specific, he will be a Shandorian.

Disclaimer— Main Character is extremely manipulative of the people around him. An immoral bastard who doesn’t have a limit on how low he can stoop. <<less

Yen Chen reincarnated in a world of Cultivation after a mysterious death. In this cruel world where people die every day can Yen Chen survive to return to his family on Earth? Join Yen Chen's adventure along with his harem through this cruel and dangerous world where only might makes right.... more>>

Warning: Grammar gets much better after 50 chapters. <<less

The Sister Continent is separated from her Brother by a vast and challenging ocean. The city-state metropoli that dot the Sister Continent are divided by constant wars and their desire for domination. Built over the ruins of past empires, this has been the way of the land through the ages. The industrial revolution of each city-state brings with it tidings of new technology, faster transportation, deadly weapons and the threat of great battles beyond the likes the world has ever seen. High walls and deep trenches make combat a brutal affair. This, however, is only secondary to the Aspect revolution heralded in by the Fable Talis Ranis himself, the greatest Savant in the land. Thought... more>> to be one in a million, the mysterious and powerful Aspect are magical superpowers in which only the enlightened may unlock, that manifest uniquely in each individual able to awaken these dormant abilities. Those with the talent to unleash them have the potential to impact the world.

For Hales growing up in the imperial city-state of Garghent there are few options other than work as a soldier. Her existence could be summed up as days wasted dreaming about stars and nights spent in restless insomnia. Clever and fiery, Hales is forced on path which threatens to split her mind into fragments when faced with two events that will alter the course of her life forever. The first is her acceptance into Garghent’s new high school guaranteeing the awakening of an Aspect at the cost of permanent service in the military. The second is an encounter with a quiet boy named Deo who wanders the city picking strange flowers. When all out war is declared, a draft is issued pulling the innocent boy into the service of the military and forced to fight and kill or die for a cause he does not believe in, Deo must make a decision. But what choice he really have? For in him is the Aspect of Death and pushed too far he may embrace his dark side, beginning his march against humanity while gathering all sinners under the sovereignty of his Villain Throne.

(the synopsis has been updated since the reviews) <<less

Kyle woke up in a land of fantasy and magitech. The usual 'I died and woke up' bullshit, skip all that.
Except he used to be a crime lord, and society here is missing that extra kick.... more>>

Chapters come when they are ready.

This series has been depreceated - new version coming soon <<less

A girl woke up in a white room, with no memory of who she is. Yet she knew deep inside her held a power unlike anyone, represents by the markings, the tattoos of the Eight Pointed Star, given to her by an unknown force.... more>>

With her power, endless possibilities was given to her in the path of destiny. Watch as how the exception, the singularity in this world, forge her own path and destiny.

What to expect: a very unhinged MC, no romance but there are some kinky stuff, MC being racist against aliens, anti-British support characters, lots of random stuff.

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This is a work of fiction. Any names or characters, businesses or places, events or incidents, are fictitious. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

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This is my novel and mine alone, so do not repost under any circumstances. <<less

Once a Saintess who believed she was cherish by all, loved by all. However, it was nothing but a farce, her own illusion she created to satisfy her own unrealistic dreams. What's more she was betrayed. Sentenced to death by burning on a stake! ... more>>

Regressed back to the time she was a princess, her heart had blackened and twisted and she vowed to have revenge on everyone who betrayed her and make them pay with blood. 

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This is the story of a villain mc so what every she does can be questionable sometimes. And the novel takes and dark and light turn at time.

An elegant princess? Nah Aurianna will fight like a maniac, kill, devour and destroy. Who needs to only fight with hands when you can use both hands and feet!

"Also what is this gun thing?"

Blast magic? Arsenal? Crazy magical world!

How would Aurianna who's the White Diamond bring ruin to her world.

( Tags: Non romance, Evil FL, Strong FL, character progression, slow burn. )

Pls the story would be a bit slow and fast paced at times. 

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Discord: https://discord.gg/NsVXWp6hGh <<less

Alex Hunt was a smart man. By no means was he a genius, but he stood solidly in the above-average class of society. He thought... more>> that when he died, he would at least go with a bang.
Sadly for him though, his death was as generic as they came. Struck to death by a truck driven by a drunk driver who wasn’t looking. ‘At least there’s a bang…’ He thought as his head banged on the concrete.
He thought that that was it for him, but destiny had other plans.
He was reborn. Reborn as a Symbiote in a version of Earth that was definitely not the MCU. And with a system to boot.
He didn’t know what he was going to do. But his first priority was to survive in this chaotic world that he’d just found himself in. One that’s far more chaotic than the MCU but similar at the same time.
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I'm open to criticism so lay it on me if you have any genuine problem.
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Also, none of the art is mine. I got it from Reddit. If the creator sees this and wants credit or wants me to take it down, just let me know.
This is purely a work of fan fiction. Please support the official release and know I claim no ownership or credit regarding the characters. <<less

This is a story about the villain's rise from street rat to tyrant, and his ill-fated romance with the golden-eyed hero.... more>>

Rin the Rat is destined to be the villain, the black-hearted monster who the righteous hero must conquer. He's got a nasty bite, a filthy mouth, and a beautiful façade that hides a lethal madness. 

Fifth Lord Hwan Jun is destined to be the People's Lion, the righteous hero who must war with his heart to save the world. His healing hand and gentle temperament is the only power in the world that can tame his beloved monster.

When fate draws hero and villain together, there's an unlikely and undeniable connection. They are destined to be devoted lovers. And destined to be mortal enemies. 

This is their story. From their first meeting in the Imperial city of Hanjuyang to their final confrontation on the bloody battleground. Spanning across four nations, the realms of the living and the dead, and over twelve beautiful and painful years.

AN: I am currently doing a rewrite and update of earlier arcs.

For the most up to date version of the novel, please check it out at:
https://chrysanthemumgarden.com/novel-tl/rin/

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Book I: The Rat & The Little Lord (Current)
Book II: The Rebel & The Knight
Book III: The Tyrant & The Hero

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CW: All characters are 18 and older in this story! Please be aware that this story contains difficult themes that may be triggering to some readers. I will always post a content warning at the start of every chapter when relevant. Themes include: graphic violence, gore, physical/sexual/emotional abuse, graphic sex scenes, trauma and mental illness, personality disorders, substance abuse, drug use, self-harm & s*icide, r*pe & sexual assault, gaslighting/manipulation, domestic violence, and MANY other difficult adult themes.

Cultural Representation: This is set in a fantastical amalgamation of East Asian countries (namely Korea, Japan & China) with heavy Western/European influences. There will be names that are real and fake as well as references to various Asian cultures. I will generally only stick to East Asian cultures and references as this is my own cultural heritage. Any other culture I reference will only be done after extensive research. If you find I am stepping out of my lane in any way, please let me know.

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Cover Art: woodjabean
Check them out @ https://ko-fi.com/woodjabean

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© 2023 Iseul Hwangbo, All Rights Reserved <<less

This is a Fanfic... I don't own anything!!! All the characters except the MC and the World belong to J.K. Rowling!! Even the Art of the MC belongs to their respective owners. ... more>>

~~Some Notes~~
1st:- English is not my first language, though I will try my best to avoid mistakes.

2nd:- Neither the MC nor the MC's love interests would be involved in any type of sexual abuse or those type of scenarios.

3rd:- This is not your generic HP Fanfic, as it is take place in the Pre-Fantastic Beast and Fantastic Beast Timeline.

4th:- Since the whole plot about that timeline is not known the plot after the movie Crimes of Grindelwald is going to be very different.

5th:- This will be a weekly release fic so don't keep asking for updates. The updates will be posted on Wednesday/Thursday.

--~Synopsis (SEASON- I)~--
Abandoned right after she was born, the MC was left all alone to brave the cruel world on her own. That is until a day when a man saves her from a cruel fate. See how the man known as Gellert Grindelwald becomes her guide, mentor, her father figure throughout the years.

This is the story of Destiny Grindelwald, the heir of Gellert Grindelwald. Follow her as she braves the cruel world. Watch her as she creates a better world for the Magical Population.

--~Discord~--
If you want to discuss something or check the artwork or the character sheets then join my Discord Server.

My Discord Server Link:- https://discord.gg/zdUqAGKrkm <<less

Warlock of the Magus World, the world full of deceit, bloodshed, betrayal, backstabbing, logical thinking, profit oriented mindset and myriad of phenomenal mysterious entities. In this world a soul is reincarnated and we embark on a journey of a lifetime, as his ups and downs would be written in the annals of history of the whole Magus World. ... more>>

A man and a myth would make use of his knowledge of the future, leaving behind the mindset of the past embracing his new identify in a new World.

What would we see? Where will this journey lead? For all the fans of WMW out there, this is your salvation and a chance to once again swim in the deep intoxicating waters of the strange yet intoxicating Magus World.

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I would like to request my dear viewer to give a chance and at least solider through 50-60 chapters, This was a totally new experience for me and please pardon my insolence.

Glory To The Warlocks.

Your Guide through the bizzare world,
Keetrap

I don't own anything relating to Warlock of The Magus World.

{A/N : If you want to support me or read more chapters in advanced consider becoming a patreón: patreón.com/keetarp and if you want to join the discord server: https://discord.gg/5TjDmwUWuG} <<less

"Welcome Traveler."
It was what Soren first heard when he met an impossibly strange man in a horrendously strange world, where fantasy became reality. Now, stranded in the unknown world, Soren must make use of the discovery that strength is all that matters in this world, and try to get himself back home--That is, If he's able to find his way. But there is always more behind the veil of uncertainty, and Soren must be deathly sure of the decisions he makes. After all, curiosity can kill more than just cats.... more>>

[Author: This is the first story I have ever written so have mercy on me. Bear with me please if I make any mistakes. I welcome all sorts of criticism as it will help me improve. Hope you guys like it.]

PS: This story will contain explicit sexual content and profanities. The Mc is not a good guy in this story so don’t expect a nice Mc who will help others regardless of his well-being. In fact, he'll be a straight up villain type later on.

P.P.S: The cover image is not owned by me. I used Adobe Spark to combine and edit some free images.

P.P.P.S: Also posting on Webnovel, Moonquill, Royalroad, and Wattpad. [Mainly on Royalroad though.]

Edit: I thought I should add this in here because it seems to be a problem for many people--My inspirations came from mainly chinese webnovels, so my writing style resembled that a lot at start. I just wanted to leave a note here for people who don't like such stuff. I've already improved a lot and changed my style in recent chs, so hope you guys give it a try before dropping prematurely if that's your reason. Furthermore, I will also be editing all the early chs in the near future to make the quality similar to the recent chs.

Current Schedule: 1 ch / week [On Saturdays]. [Will be increasing the release rate once I'm comfortable with this speed]. <<less

He can not die, in his last world at least. Can this new nonsensical world prove to be a challenge to that? Or will death... more>> still be his bitch?
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https://www.patreon.com/VQuintessence - Feel free to support me on Patreon.
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The cover art is not mine, If you want me to take it down, please notify me. (By Stanley Artgerm) <<less

An expansion of my response to https://www.reddit.com/r/WritingPrompts/comments/tokpk6/wp_you_are_the_worlds_most_successful/... more>>

In a world of superheroes and supervillains, there was one who stood above all others.

The greatest supervillain to have ever lived.

He held countless lives within his hands.

He ruled the nations and played with the course of history as he pleased.

He slew countless heroes and commanded countless villains.

None could stop his plans.

None could withstand his might.

None could fathom his intellect.

His name is...

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Um, what was his name again?

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What do you mean we don't know the name?!

Why didn't you tell me?!

What do you mean I never asked?!

Go find out what his name is, you stupid minion!

I shouldn't assume his gender if I don't know who he is? I don't care, you useless twap! Just get me a name!

Don't you know we're live now!?

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Gah, now this intro is ruined.

All because of that stupid faceless minion.

Also posted on RoyalRoad <<less

[This is a reimagining of the story The Tutorial is Too Hard by Gandara.]... more>>

On New Year's Eve, Lee Ho-Jae decides that he wants to die. The universe seems to hear him for the first time in his entire life, and just as the clock hits 00:00, a message pops up inviting him to the Tutorial. Lee Ho-Jae accepts. But at the prompt to choose the difficulty level, is there anything the former pro gamer can do but pick the very hardest--appropriately titled Hell?

And so begins Ho-Jae's true descent into Hell in every conceivable form, thrusting him into a world where pain is the currency needed to gain power, and the only ally he has is his own flesh and blood. It doesn't take much for the human mind to crack and crumble, but to build it up again is even harder. In the spiral of white madness that Ho-Jae finds himself tumbling into, will a hand reach towards him and pull him out, or will he just drag them down with them?

3 releases a week, Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 20:00 EST, or 02:00 the following day CET.

This story is loosely based on the concept and story by Gandara, but is apart from the setting and name of the main character different on almost every conceivable level. You do not need to read the original story to read this, and doing so will change very little of your experience with the story. It is almost recommended not to read the original if you enjoyed this one since the original has a vastly more lighthearted tone in comparison.

Thank you, and I hope you'll enjoy the story! <<less

Given a second chance at life, Erika will not let her second life be in vain.
Join Erika on her adventure to grow stronger, and... more>> meet cute women along the way! <<less

When deceit and treachery build into obsession and madness, the world begins to dim until it poisons the water and stains the ground forever. This... more>> is a dungeon core story about a crime that slowly becomes something more, building into a dungeon, and eventually a force of nature. It focuses on atmosphere and history instead of stats and takes place from a variety of perspectives. New chapters every Thursday, for at least the first 30 Chapters. <<less