Hazel Sparks Smith is a witch, kind of.
Well one is training. She can sneeze out supernatural Creatures. However, she isn't very good at remembering spells or even casting them. She can't fly a broom stick, doesn't even have her magical partner yet.... more>>

Fliss Academy a school for the supernatural.
Lucky for Hazel she get a full scholarship. Because of her crazy old grandmother, who just so happens to be one of the greatest witches to ever live.

Let's just hope Hazel can live up too the hype. <<less

They want her steel. They want her skills. They want everything she can give, and more.... more>>

Maggie just wants to be left alone.

When an apparently straightforward mechanic job goes south, Maggie finds herself cast into a life or death situation with more elements in play than she'd care to count. Never one for politics, be they human or Fae, she goes with the simplest option she can find:

Screw over the people who hurt her. Help the people who need it. Get paid.

With monsters teeming in the shadows and allies she only just met, though, surviving the challenge will be a test of more than just her skills as a warrior.

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This story is also being posted to my personal website, Wattpad, and in early access on Patreon. The cover was designed by Writers Hustle; I'll be replacing it once I have a fully illustrated one commissioned. <<less

The name Laurel Hawke is feared among those who know it.... more>>

But before Laurel was the emperor’s most skilled and inventive torturer, he was a beautiful and refined young scholar. He’s plucked out of the mud and raised up by the emperor’s beloved granddaughter to further her schemes because Laurel has a talent—as one of the yaojing, he can make the loveliest flowers bloom.

When Laurel comes of age, Li Jiayi, the head of the Phoenix Court of supernatural beings, wants Laurel’s skills and quick intellect for her own. He’s set to investigate a series of fires and partnered with a bright-haired diplomat from the islands of Nippon—a brash and laughing man who Laurel hates immediately.

Shigeru teases and toys with Laurel. He does everything for fun and seems to take nothing seriously, but as their investigation deepens and the danger around Laurel grows, Laurel finds that there’s more to Shigeru than meets the eye—and they discover a conspiracy that runs deeper than they imagined.

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brilliant cold little beauty shou x playful older fox gong

🗣️ SLOWBURN 🗣️ <<less

As the first light of dawn pierces the horizon, the tranquil village at the edge of the Twilight Vale is shaken to its core by a sudden and sinister event. Viktor, once a guardian of arcane secrets, now stands condemned, his dark mastery over life and death bringing him to the brink of execution. But an unforeseen calamity halts his demise—a mysterious affliction strikes the village chief, stirring fear and chaos among the villagers.... more>>

Granted an uneasy reprieve, Viktor is thrust into an unlikely role as the village's last hope. Bound by a desperate pact, his quest for redemption leads him deep into the heart of a world where the boundaries of reality are woven with threads of ancient magic. With each step into the forgotten woods and beyond, the land itself challenges Viktor, testing his resolve and forcing him to confront the haunting specters of his past.

As the quest progresses, the very fabric of the vale seems to unravel, revealing long-buried secrets and a creeping darkness that may stem from Viktor’s own actions. Now, standing alone against the gathering shadows, Viktor must decide whether to seek salvation through the redemption of his soul or further entangle himself in the web of dark forces that threaten to consume the vale and everything he holds dear

!!Read before continuing!!

Please note that the first chapter provided here serves as a trailer for the full story of "Whispers of the Twilight Vale." It is designed to give you a glimpse into the world and the stakes involved, setting the tone for the narrative journey ahead. As you dive into this introductory chapter, keep in mind that it represents just the beginning of a much larger tale.

After reading, I would greatly appreciate it if you could leave your honest thoughts and feedback in the comments section. Your insights are invaluable as they help shape the direction of the story and improve the experience for everyone involved.

Thank you for your time and happy reading! <<less

Ambrose Dunn awoke one day to find his life irreparably changed. He is brought into the fold by his long-time friend and coworker David and... more>> joins an organization called The Guardians. Ambrose quickly stumbles upon a plot to erase the world of "evil" and Darkshore City is the epicentre. It's up to him and his fellow Darkshore City Guardians to stop the threat before it becomes too big for them to handle, all while trying to figure out how to use his new powers. <<less

A short story that might lead into a novel. In a world ruled by a Lord of Ice, one man and his Faer stand against the onslaught. The Forsaken Flame, the last agent of Sha, the Lord of Flame, tries to drive back the Everlasting Winter and the Eternal Night.... more>>

Also available on Royal Road <<less

Days come, and days go. Time is a snake eating its own tail, and all things have their end. Explore the contradictions of life and time in this speculative fiction anthology featuring upcoming authors. Find love in unexpected places or test the limits of your sense of duty. Follow a witch as she seeks to discover her purpose, and watch as a man faces the hungry wolves of winter - and his own mortality.... more>>

Worldsmyths Publishing is a non-profit organization with the charitable goal to help new writers navigate the confusions waters of publication. Join the community on Discord to gain access to members-only publishing opportunities like Seasons Unceasing. <<less

Kat goes hunting for a rare and powerful and magical plant and gets more than she bargained for.

"Will you be fighting as a magical kid to defend the future?"
"I am sorry if this sounds rude but do I get anything out of it?"... more>>

Adith was just an ordinary man looking for a job when he suddenly got recruited by a fairy to be a Magical Kid. Together with his fellow magical kids, he had to help the people in trouble.

He was only in it for the money, though. <<less

A fairy of nature is a creature who lives and dies with nature. They are born with early spring flowers, they live as a natural part of that place, and they die with late autumn frosts. They are generally incapable of rational thoughts, and feel little emotion beyond contentment when the plants in their land are healthy and frustration during droughts or disruptions. They spend their meagre magical abilities tending for their plants. But Fluer is different. She met a human boy, and he gave her a name.... more>>

Hello presumed humans looking for something to read! This short story is planned to be only two or three chapters, and resembles more of an extended poem than typical prose. There are some heavy concepts at the periphery, but overall it is intended to have a sweet to bittersweet tone. I know it's not that popular of a style so if you rate or review it, please try to evaluate it for what it is rather than just a low rating for not being in more familiar narrative format. Rhodonite by the way is a rather cute pink mineral with the composition MnSiO3, manganese inosilicate. <<less

Saoirse and Niamh live a quiet life amongst their farm animals. Days pass quietly in the Autumn Court for the two low-fae, that is until... more>> two men appear in their pasture. From there on things get a little hectic, with a chest bound with golden threads needing new rope, the two sisters have to figure out which on has enough power to spin magic into the fiber they have. It doesn’t help that the Lord of the Court and his aide are far from patient and hospitable. Even though they’re the ones who invited themselves into Saoirse and Niamh’s home. <<less

Isn't it's strange? How some things never seem to fade. Places get worn down, people come and go yet rumors here in this sleepy town stay. ... more>>

Always in one ear, lingering at on shoulders. People love stories and in this town we live with them.

A rewrite of Fairview. <<less

When eternity is on our side, miracles are always bound to happen.... more>>

An alternate ending for Merlin and Oberon from Fate/Grand Order. Contains major spoilers for Lostbelt 6. <<less

The screams of the Moorlands were meant to be a nightmare, and nothing more. Not anymore. Henry Stone thought he was free, until his past returned and forced him to make what might be a last decision; fight or flight.... more>>

Henry still isn't very good at being a vampire, and while he may be avoiding Riley to keep him out of danger, he is in need of help -- even if it comes in unusual places. After all, with bloodthirsty family swiftly gaining, conducting their ritualistic sacrifices to an unknowable force, there's no denying that the whole situation is bigger than he is. Despite that, it's still personal, and one can only run for so long. <<less

Maddie can see ghosts and for that she is sent to a mental institution. Maddie Johnson is sent to a mental institution because she talks to people who aren’t there. She insists that they’re ghosts. Just as she thinks she’s convinced the doctors that she is fine now, a dark-haired ghost with dreamy brown eyes rushes in and ruins everything. ... more>>

She is sent to a halfway house that helps people with mental illness assimilate back into society. But then she hurts someone using magic she didn’t know she possessed. Now she has a new problem. She will have to learn to control her magic.

She discovers that the town has secrets of its own and there are people going missing. How far are people willing to go to destroy what they are afraid of? Maddie and her handsome spirit might just find out first-hand.

© 2024 Susan McKenzie. All rights reserved. <<less

Short Sci Fi Story I wrote in 2003. ... more>>

Rough around the edges, so apologies ahead of time.

Also considering the subject, sort of fitting to the current situation, in a weird way.

There are only 5 chapters at less than 10K words.

I sort of liked the world-building I did for this (another 10K of scribbles), so maybe I will revisit this world again, some day. <<less

David Williams wasn't having the best of days. Like the weather, it had been a sunny and bright morning, but now replaced by overcast clouds, and a chill in the air. Fired from his job, and hearing strange voices all day, the only solus of his day was the voice of his childhood friend and lover over the phone, who was acting strange.
Never would he have expected, that day his life would change forever. Summoned as one of a long line of Heroes to another world full of magic and danger. Magically linked to his Summoner who wasn't human. Evil lurking in the shadows. What will an average man from England do, in a... more>> world of magic, monsters, and gods?

(Note; I originally wrote this story when I first started writing seriously years ago, and was in the process of rewriting it. I have a total of three chapters and one bonus chapter complete. With a total word count of 23,761. I believe I have improved my writing skills since I edited and rewrote these chapters, and I plan on returning to this story now. I thought the best chance I'd have at continuing my first real novel, is to release the already finish chapters and see what everyone thinks? So please, let me know what you think!)
The name of this story is up in the air! I like it, I feel it is better then the original name I had. (Tellus; A Reluctant Hero) Which is better?

(I'll be releasing each chapter as soon as they are available. Due to copy/pasting here removes Italics, that I use for thoughts and mind to mind conversations, I need to ensure the formatting is correct each chapter. I'm too much of a perfectionist at times. ＼（〇_ｏ）／)

Content Warnings; Expect some Gore, traumatic events, some nudity and depictions of cruelty. Sexual scenes will be far and few between. <<less

A short story collection featuring: ... more>>

1. The Soap Eater
2. A Pretty Girl Who Ate Her Shoe
3. The Actor, the Audience, the Mirror
4. The Boy with the Glass Heart
and many more ... <<less

《This is an Original MM {MxM=Male x Male} Fantasy story! If you don't like MM, please do not read!!》... more>>

Two Gods from two different pantheons met and fell in love. But it was not meant to be, or so thats what others believed. Though, unlikely as it may have been, still, they fell for each other.

The end result was a devastatingly brutal outcome. One sacrificed themselves for the other and to undo the damage that had been done, help was sought and a bargain struck.

The two lovers that had been separated cruelly were now only separated again for another reason, but not for much longer.

The End is coming though, will they be able to stay together and stop the darkness rising with the help of their new family and friends before all is lost? Can they stop the End from destroying them all? <<less

Follow Anders and Otto with their peers on a twist and turn low fantasy. Attempting to fix the worlds they didn't mean to break.
~... more>> First time author. I will attempt to update on schedule but possibly inconsistent. Let me know what you think. <<less

Pluck a star now, dear.... more>>

Crush it in your grasp, twist it into something new, and dye it your heart.

Hear it crack, as you churn backbone and vertebrae.
Watch it splinter.
Swallow.

☆

"You make a foolish star, love."

.//this is a simple story of the unknown and contains themes which may be uncomfortable for affected audiences, including feelings of depression and assisted suicide; please be careful and enjoy\\. <<less

In a desperate attempt to keep the peace over her imperial country Joseum, the Empress Consort Nanbakho Hanchae Hanuel-Ji settles for to unite her kingdom with the Gracemarin Empire led by Emperor George Winters IV by having her son, the 4th Prince Hanchae Kyung-Do enter a marriage with her cousin-in-law's niece Wilhelmina Riverwell.... more>>

Of course, things aren't so forthcoming in good spirits, especially when Kyung-Do does his best to avoid his childhood friend and cousin-in-law, even though he can't get the bigender noblewoman out of his heart and mind.

But what happens when the engaged couple give into their love for each other, while the country that surrounds them is threatened by the arrival of civil war between the ruling kingdom of Sanguem and the neighboring kingdom of Joneum, especially since Kyung-Do is already married to his other cousin Manbak Eun-Joo, who vies for the prince's love out of cunning jealousy?

And what happens when Wilhelmina's former betrothed, the 3rd Prince Sanaiya Yukimura from Touseiji, returns into her life once again only to be determined to reclaim his former bride?

And should Wilhelmina decide who owns his heart, what will happen should Joseum go to war with each other while Touseiji watches from afar? <<less

Trickster fairies and deceptive lovers. Foul betrayal and brutal murders. Stolen moons and monstrous beasts. The stories within these pages take place during darkest midnight... more>> and under the ethereal light of the moon. Darkness & Moonlight is a Speculative Fiction anthology featuring the works of the members of the Worldsmyths writing community. This international group of authors has come together to explore what dangers lurk under the cover of darkness. <<less

"Obviously inspired by stories including some shonen anime (MHA, Naruto), as well as clear nods to the X-Men. Definitely worth a look. If any kind of action-school stories are your bag, you'll probably feel right at home"... more>>

-IkomaTanomori

Even the mightiest of warriors were once children, and all children eventually grow into teenagers. Here are a few stories of a few more than mere mortal teenagers as they go through the trials of high school.

“So long as there have been humans there have been others, and with this co-existence has come unions between us. The offspring of these many possible unions are collectively called ‘demi-human’. Half Human; Half Something Else.”
-Benjamin Franklin, 1784, The First Sentence of “The First Edition of the Complete History of Demihumans.” <<less

A novice elf adventurer responsible one day of being a traffic agent... Will she be okay by the end of the day? ... more>>

[tagged as sexual content just in case but it will be a mix of ecchi, scale difference and a bit of humor] <<less