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

After her tragic death, Euphemia Grimwood regained memories of her past life and achieved immortality. She emerged as the harbinger of misfortune and chaos, leaving havoc in her wake—or perhaps not.... more>>

Shall we toy with destiny then?

Updates:
Expect one chapter per day, although frequency may vary to once a week depending on my schedule and mood.

Notes:
This story contains R-18 themes and includes clichés typical of fantasy novels: demons, beastmen, foxgirls, etc. The MC undergoes subtle character development, there is village building, and the mystery surrounding the MC's powers. The first ten chapters lack depth and richness, or simply put, are underdeveloped and will receive a full revision in the near future. Feel free to drop this and leave. I have no plans on monetizing this book whatsoever; I just write for fun, to materialize my imaginations, and to stave off my boredom. <<less

Chara, once a beloved child, adored by many… miserably dies! Except, rather than finding peace in the afterlife, she reincarnates as a spirit in a world known as La Vermeen.... more>>

There, she encounters a myriad of strange and interesting spirits, from mischievous wind spirits to calculating math spirits, including a domineering curiosity essence spirit, who offers to teach her—with no ulterior motives whatsoever.

Through her instruction, Chara gleans insights into the nature of mana and magic, enabling her to grasp the power of bond, the cornerstone for all advancement.

By the way, apparently, Curiosity is a very experienced teacher with many past students. So… why are they glaring at us from outside the building? <<less

A guy dies and faces a god who offers him vague promises of a better life as long as he carries out the God’s plan.... more>> However, when that plan involves tracking down, enslaving, and impregnating his five sisters, what’s he going to do? With a careful wit, a yandere mother, and no clue… an MC in the body of a hated devil must conquer his sisters and the human realm by force! <<less

A hero summoning circle. An inevitable death. A magical contract. ... more>>

When a dimensional portal opened and an army of monsters invaded Earth, Kalysto Luna’s life was turned upside down.

Awakening with magic, and zero mana, a violet-colored window appeared before her:

[Do you want to survive?]

But survival means so much more than she could’ve predicted. In enemy territory, Kalysto will discover what she can do as a dual-system user. And what she was meant to become.

She thought that going to another world would be safer... She was wrong.

“Don't trust anyone... not even yourself."

Release Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. (GTM-5)

Please note: English isn’t my native language, so I’m sure I have some linguistic blind spots. Any feedback is more than welcome but please go easy on me.

Extra Tags: survival, skills, levels, dungeons, classes, professions, portals, other races, adventures, weak-to-strong characters, betrayals, magic, gods. <<less

In ancient folklore and tales, they said the fae were beings of purist magic and foulest trickery, creatures who would mislead travelers into deadly bogs or steal children in the dead of night from their once safe beds. ... more>>

Autumn was one such child.

When a foolish witch made a poorly worded deal with these tricky creatures, they stole the poor girl whose only desire was to survive her last year in high school. They dragged her from restless slumber and tried to drown her in the deepest black waters of terror and pain.

She barely escaped with her fragile life and must now rely on the witch's advice and her own paralyzing fear to gain the power to return to her world.

Along the way, she’ll find herself lost in a world of magic, intrigue, and perhaps love.

If the fae don’t catch up to her first, for the Wild Hunt never stops until it has its prey.
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Be warned that this story contains elements of horror, gore, fear, and lesbian romance.
Chapter lengths are around 2000 words.
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Also posted on RoyalRoad <<less

It's all nonsense when facts are blown away, this guy used to love every moment of this life.
But when he's forcefully dragged from his... more>> comfort zone where reality is clearly framed within certain boundaries, how's he going to deal with such an extreme change of rules? <<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

What would you do if one day you were told you were one of the chosen who would have to battle to save the world?... more>>

Akio was an average guy, having moved to the big city from his humble town in the mountains. Sure, his IT freelancing job wasn't making him big money, and he wasn't exactly a hit with the ladies, but life wasn't all that bad... until one day a mysterious angel-like being visited him to tell him the Earth was in danger. Many would be chosen to fight this fate, but would any succeed?

Of course, if one could have the usual cheat skills everything would work out, wouldn't it? So why was his skill like a garbage pay-to-win mobile game? Akio would have to not only hone his skills and build his Astral Empire, but he would need to raise money, secure land and become a player on Earth too! Facing this challenging task alone would surely be impossible, so Akio needs to make strong and beautiful allies to take on all those who would oppose him.

Who would that be, you ask? The old myths of Earth are returning, alien invaders are waiting outside on the Astral Tides, Cultivators are looking for their next faces to slap, Demons are whispering poison into the ears of anyone who would listen, and whoever was trying to save Earth by granting various people powers were making some really awful choices...

Join Akio as he starts at the bottom of the ladder, clawing his way to the top and discovering one can change their destiny, so long as they work hard (and have a boat-load of money!).

[This story is a modern world LitRPG where I try and balance the real world, the other world and various character-development scenarios. The pace can be described as 'measured', as there is a lot of 'slice-of-life' style events to balance 'number-go-up' and Territory capture]

What can you expect from this story? MC and side characters who are flawed and make mistakes, but ultimately grow and change, bettering themselves and the world around them. Yes, the MC does start off a bit weak and whiny, but he does get over it as the story progresses. It's a slow burn though.

Likewise Harem and romance. it is most definitely harem, though again it's a slow burn and not easy to reach. There are some r18 scenes with them, but these don't happen until a fair way into the story.

Real-world consequences of power. I'm trying to explore this slowly, so expect politics down the line.

Base-building in both the real and the other world, growing power, money, influence and more. it's a slow burn but a focus.

Cultivators, Faeries, Demons, Gods and more, though again, it takes a while for more and more of these to appear.

Update schedule - Minimum of 3 Chapters Per Week, between 3-5 Per Week is the aim. This is the schedule since it is now up-to-date with Royal Road. <<less

City of Roses is a serialized epic firmly set in Portland, Oregon—a wicked concoction of urban pastoral and incantatory fantastic, where sinister high-rise riverfront condos... more>> are fought by a sprawling tea-house constructed from scrap lumber and old windows, and ancient sea-gods retire to close-in Southeast apartments with lovely views. It's the story of Jo Maguire, a highly strung, underemployed telemarketer, and what happens when she meets Ysabel, a princess of unspecified pedigree. Jo rather unexpectedly becomes Ysabel's guardian and caretaker, and now must make a place for herself among Ysabel's decidedly unusual family and friends—which involves rather more sword-play than most of us are used to. <<less

A lost and terrified Buneary stumbles into the Ruins of Alph, and in his desperation, calls upon forces beyond his understanding for help.... more>>

What appears is a girl that he suspects might be human, though he isn't too sure, because Broccoli Bunch has strange powers and the ears and heart of a gentle lopunny. They join forces, determined to become stronger in a world of strange pokemon and stranger friends, where old mysteries need uncovering and new enemies need to be pounded into the dirt.

Chaos Cuddles Cauliflower (Choco to his friends) isn't going to end as just some ordinary buneary. He's determined to get to the top, one hop, skip, and bounce at a time!

This is a side story to my Original fiction story Cinnamon Bun! No knowledge of Cinnamon Bun is necessary to enjoy this one. The story never follows Broccoli's POV, and is instead written from the perspective of the people and pokemon she meets and befriends along her journey!

Expect:
- Lots of cute moments
- Some silliness
- A few nail-biting fights for love and friendship! <<less

When Temate and Toni first met it was a chance encounter. Brought together by happenstance and circumstance they went on what was supposed to be a one night camping trip. They never made it, instead they fought a Hedgeling, rescued a Spiras, met the Harvest King and got sent to a world of magic and mystery. Separated from friends and family, no way to get home and with gifts of fairies. Will the two strangers will either rise and fight together, or struggle and die alone?... more>>

We are always marching to our graves, the question then is thus, how long will theirs be?

Their March of Bone

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There IS sections of smut/erotica occasionally these will be given their own "chapters" and marked with a <3 heart. They can be skipped, though if you don't mind erotica or smut, or if you enjoy it, there will be further insights into the characters in those sections. Erotica isn't *just* about getting off for me, it also lets me poke at deeper, rawer parts of people. The kinds of things that even the more impulsive people tend to control and hide.
Oh also CW for potentially upsetting kinks at the start of each erotic chapter. Also potentially for normal chapters if I remember/think to.

For the most part though I aim to create a fantasy isekai story which twists what we know enough to be unique, without making it unidentifiable. All the classic stuff is there but with twists, it'll be a blast! Sometimes literally ;)

Chapters are not, and will not likely ever, be uniform or consistent in size. I mostly just write as I can and end the chapter when it feels right. Some will be short, some will be long, some will be in between.

~~~Shedule~~~
Mon/Wed/Friday if I have a chapter to go up

I exist on a series of hyperfixations and hyperfocuses. Right now that is this, I hope to continue to do this to complete the story in my head but who knows when my attention will drift. I promise I will always come back to this but there may be times when I don't post for weeks. Right now I just write when I get home and will post as mentioned above.

Any questions feel free to reach out, feel free to shit on my writing or compliment it, but say something if it engages you!

Post your suggestions, idea's, theories. I love seeing that type of stuff and may feel compelled to tease you about your idea if you're right (or if you're wrong, it's just fun to theory craft).

Also if anyone's an artist and wants to make a skeleton boi marching, or do any other work, hmu. I can't pay much but I will pay something. <<less

Rachel is a 19-year-old Muay Thai-loving college girl going about her troubled life, but all of that is about to be compounded when she grows two big ears and a tail from her backside.  After moving into her dorm room at Miami University, the whole world is flipped on its head when the heavens crack like stained glass, and 1/150th of the world's population is transformed into creatures and granted an unusual Leveling System.  A large subsection of the world population is turned into beasts, fae, or aberrant people, while others are granted powers from historical and mythological figures, such as King Arthur, Saint Charlemagne, or the dreaded Leviathan.  Wait, now there are alien toads... more>> popping out of Crystal Gateways?

Having to put petty problems to the side, Rachel has to figure out what is happening as the whole world tries to do the same, but she has a few secret weapons, two of which are on the top of her head; she uses her newly acquired hearing to scope out the changes people are experiencing and gathers the wealth of information at her college campus to plot a way forward as martial law is instituted.  If aliens and spontaneously becoming a moon bunny hare wasn't enough, popular gods seem to have something to do with the new System in this urban fantasy adventure.  Blessed by the mysterious goddess Ceridwen, our MC will have to combat the divine manipulations with her most potent weapon: misfortune.  Being an unlucky hare, rather than a lucky bun, what will Rachel's lousy fortune bring both her and her enemies because even the gods fear our Mythickin Lunar Bun Hare!

Releases every Sunday, near midnight MST.  ^_^7

Cover Commissioned From Yunior - available for free dl on my Patreon <<less

The world is brought to ruins with the sudden emergence of supernatural beings and trials to destroy humanity as a whole, for their corrupted pleasure. ... more>>

Luna, a normal high school girl with a peculiar past, strives to survive in the harsh reality as a mysterious voice and memories of a war unknown guide her.

Through the sorrows she faces and faced with the bitter truth about her parents, she aims to end these trials plaguing humanity and find clues about the voice.

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"The only hope eh?" muttered a woman with short white hair, as she sat leaning against a wall painted with blood.
The lance sticking through her stood tall and proud. It irritated her.

She looked at her broken arm and then at the piles of corpses of short green creatures with pointy ears and noses.

She chuckled at the irony. She was told she was the only hope and yet here she was, dying to a mere thousand goblins.

Her ears perked as she heard footsteps. Through the musty tunnel across her came a hooded man.
He was tall, and had a long beard, the only part of his face she could see.
He had bandages wrapped around his hands and was covered in piles of cloth armor.
He had a large bow in his hand, but he didn't have an arrow in sight.

She once again chuckled at the appearance of the strange man as her painful grunts grew quieter and quieter and to silence.
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Meet Red, the only core that has failed multiple times at being a dungeon. He has tried and tried again to be even the most... more>> basic level of competent. Though since that never happened, the Reaper was finally ready to drag him to the next life where he belonged. Though just as with all the previous times, Red begged for another chance. This time however, he has been given a boon and a handicap to see if he can break even on his failures. Can he achieve the title of a grand dungeon one day? Will he be able to beat back the endless tides of dangers? Will his own anxiety make his core shatter before a monster even gets to look at it!? <<less

Anola Crys is standing in a dressing room about to marry a man she doesn't love at the behest of her family. She's miserable and alone when a strange visitor appears with a potential bargain. The fae offers the bitter bride-to-be a pair of wings to fly away from all her problems. And what does the little piskie want in return? To be a little taller. That's not too much to ask, right? ... more>>

Not taking the bargain seriously, Anola agrees to the faerie's terms without thinking and soon finds herself at the mercy of a mysterious book full of magic. The book rips her soul out and places it in the piskie's body. At the same time, the piskie becomes a bride soon to be married. Anola is stunned at this turn of events and demands her life back, but the new faerie quickly finds out how powerless she is at five inches tall. The new bride has no trouble picking her up and tossing her through a portal into Faerie where a whole new life awaits her, one filled with magic, surprise, and even romance. <<less

First semester of college can be rough. You don't know anyone, you're out in the world on your own for the first time, you have a new sense of independence. But there's still the likelyhood of encountering cliques like you did in high school. ... more>>

It's even harder when you're a closeted trans woman with a history of isolation and inability to make friends. If you're not confident enough to come out and transition despite the environment allowing for it, well, you need to put on a facàde and keep it up for the sake of blending in.

And on top of it all, your one attempt at experiencing womanhood has you witness a murder nobody could believe is a murder? What a rough two months.

Content Warning: Reclaimed Slur Use, Violence, Major Character Death, Suicidal Ideation, Possession, Voyeourism, Sex <<less

Book 1: Julia wants to be a normal, mortal human.
Her oldest siblings can use magic, but she does not wish to be like them.
But close to her 16. birthday, magic shows itself.... more>>

Book 2: About three years have passed since Julia was kidnapped and fled with the elves to the steppe.
Fritz has joined the uprising and tries to find further support for them. He is determined to overthrow the queen and asks Paul and Ingried for help.
Will it soon be time for Julia to return from exile?
Will there be war?
Marko and Finn, on the other hand, have to face a stroke of fate. Will their relationship last?

Book 3: Can Julia win against her mother?
What does she have to sacrifice for this?
Can she protect those she loves?
Will there be a happy ending?

Content Warning for Book 3. <<less

“Do you want to know what it feels like to have players at your beck and call?”... more>>

Victor Asteriscus is just like any other acolyte treading on the Magus path until his comrades betray him for a broken artifact. In a moment of desperation, he accidentally stumbles upon an abandoned academy and receives a System that can summon… players?

One thing is for sure, these “players” from his old world will help him embark on a quest to develop the academy, complete various missions, and harness the power of magic. Let them kill magical beasts so that he can be promoted further? That’s too simple!

With an army of fearless, immortal players and a sassy assistant fairy under him, what’s there to fear in this world full of endless dangers and mysteries?

Come join Victor in building the greatest academy the world has ever seen and conquer the entire universe!

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Contains: LitRPG, Fantasy, Power Fantasy, Comedy(?), Western Cultivation, Settlement (Academy)/Kingdom Building, Magitech, Dungeon Diving, Crafting, Strong to Stronger MC, and much more.

Author is a great fan of WMW; however, the story has a totally different setting, magic system, and characters. This one is definitely not as grimdark as that. Other than that, this story is also based on a lot of other novels with similar setting of summoning players.

The story is a bit slow pace at the start, but it will pick up once the setting is established.

Disclaimers: Real company, website, and software names are used fictitiously and not intended to depict actual companies.

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Also being crossposted on RR

Releasing 3 chapters per week on Saturday and Sunday with at least 2000+ words. <<less

A quick note before the synopsis: This story is not written in the style of a novel. I've seen the style being compared to a DnD campaign so if that's not something you would enjoy reading, you probably will not like this story.... more>>

EDIT: As of Chapter 639, I changed the writing style. It's much closer to standard writing now. I'm not sure if I will go back and update all previous chapters to the new style. It would take a lot of time and I would rather spend that time writing new ones instead of changing old ones.

Also, I write this story for my friends to read and Scribble Hub is a convenient place for them to read it instead of me sending them the individual documents for every chapter. So, you can read it, or don't. It doesn't matter to me. As long as I enjoy writing it and my friends enjoy reading it, that's all that matters to me. This story was never originally going to see any kind of public release. Now for the synopsis.

BTS 1 Synopsis:
118 years ago, Earth was ravaged by a major war between the forces of Heaven and Hell. Now, a young man named Zeth, who has just discovered he has magic abilities, finds himself faced with helping Heaven to prevent another invasion of Earth by Hell. Zeth and his new friends must journey through the world, different dimensions, and the divine realm to put a stop to the threats that face the world and perhaps answer the biggest question of all, what caused the conflict between Heaven and Hell in the first place? This is a journey that must go beyond the stars!

BTS 2 synopsis down at the bottom.

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Beyond The Stars is a story inspired by battle shonen mangas (as well as my enjoyment of romance) but is darker than shonen stories usually are. I began writing it in November 2014 and the story is still ongoing to this day. The story is fully planned out so nothing I add is done as I go. The only exception is the moment to moment parts of fights. Consider this story a "word manga" as I write this story like it would be an actual manga.

Also I love the use of foreshadowing so always keep an eye out for anything that looks like foreshadowing.

I do make use of Scribble Hub's Glossary feature where I will put the list of arcs (and chapter numbers in those arcs) as well as a list of characters and their descriptions. Currently, it only has characters that have been drawn but soon I'm going to take some time to add all of the characters.

Created and Written By: DarkLegend64
Art By: CodeMonkPunk
Edited By: DarkLegend64 and CrisCross92

BTS 2 Synopsis: (Chapter 575 and onward)

Following the defeat of the Dark Goddess and peace returning to Earth, the threat of the abyss begins to loom. Zeth, Sasha, and the other heroes must travel to other planets in the galaxy as well as the Divine World itself to find a way to stop it, or else lose the entire galaxy to the abyss. <<less

Ruby is a transgender girl with a problem. While her transition has been going well, something isn't right. There's this itch in the back of her mind she can't get rid of, a feeling of something missing. What could that possibly be? A chance encounter could change the course of her life forever!... more>>

This story is based off of a comic called Dragon HRT, by AyvieArt on Twitter. It became immensely popular and I decided to put my own twist on it. Please, enjoy! <<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

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

A young man suddenly wakes up in a mysterious space after his fun goes seriously awry. He is soon greeted by a gorgeous and utterly... more>> naked goddess that offers to reincarnate him as a dungeon. He takes her up on the offer, but soon discovers something he didn’t expect. His avatar was a cute loli demon. Not only that, but he is soon joined by his partner-turned-child and a spoiled elf. As she starts navigating her new dungeon life she soon runs into an evil church and a dragon-worshiping cult. Join our new loli as she navigates a rather interesting world and maybe even finds love. <<less

Fairies are a myth.
Tiny creatures that live in the forest, flitting around on butterfly wings, doing whatever they please for their own enjoyment.
Each of them readily displaying their character and magic through their individual colors.
And if you are not careful, they make take you as their entertainment.
So beware, or the fairies might catch ya.... more>>

Yeah, sure.
They are merely stories told to frighten children.
Something parents say to ensure roaming kids come home before dark.
There has never been proof of their existence.

No thinking adult would ever believe the tales.
In every legend, these doll sized creatures wield far more magic than any mage.
That is simply not possible!
Surely, they cannot be real!

But my belief is not necessary.
Not when the impossible wishes to turn my life into a fairytale.

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Made with approval of and in collaboration with Expentio, who also provided the groundwork for the first twenty or so chapters. This story takes place in Ea, the same world as their Arachne, Slime Girl, and Formicea novels.

Releases will be Saturday weekly. <<less