After the events that happened on Astra (Earth), Akatsuki Shiroe, a god, was summoned to another world by a god. After a short... Greetings, he received a new quest to kill the Hero, who would destroy the world after they subjugated the demon lord. However, due to some issues, he was sent back 18 years in time. With old powers and new companions, he must traverse this world in preparation for his mission.... more>>

I'm a new writer. A beginner. This story is the second story (no it's not) that I wrote. It is a sequel to a story that's not even finished yet. So that's that. Just sit back and enjoy the ride. <<less

In the distant land of Myth, Magic still thrives. It's where Fable, a young, elven potion maker, works to make her own way in the... more>> realm. But after one of her potions strikes fear into the very heart of her village, warning them of an old foe returning, Fable does the unthinkable in hopes of saving her world. She returns to earth. 
On Earth, two college boys are taking it easy before finals begin, Nick offering his family's cabin in Pikes Peak as a place for relaxation and preparation for the next chapter of his, and Brendans, lives. Though things take a turn for the mysterious after Nick discovers an old family secret, an elf turns up on their doorstep, and a brand new world beckons to them. With whispers in the shadows, and nightmares running rampant, is it possible for Elves and Man to mend the past for the sake of the future? Or will everything fade into dreamless sleep? <<less

Summoned to be the familiar, of a young girl, Lock always wished for a chance to have a summoner to follow. Follow Lock as she... more>> slowly grows stronger than the sealing chains that bind her and become the strongest familiar in the world. <<less

It’s been twenty years since the Changeover ended. Eighty since the Old World died. Now is the time of the New, where humanity walks hand-in-hand with eldritch creatures from the other side of reality. They brought us the Sorcery we needed to tear it all down, and it’ll be with their help that we usher in an age of peace and possibility.... more>>

A child of the New World, Nadia grew up believing this with her whole being. Planned her life around these words. Only to have one night reveal them to be a lie. One night where five summoners destroyed her home, slew a god, and killed her dad. Their mistake was missing her.

Joining hands with the goddess of a destroyed Court, Nadia will track down her father’s killers to the ends of the earth. Down into the dark secrets that lie at the roots of the vaunted New World and its false peace. Even if she has to destroy the world and herself in the process.

Five summoners destroyed her life, and with the shards she’ll slit their throats.

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Minakai. Monsters from other worlds that find themselves pulled through time and space into the mysterious monster towers that dot the Earth's landscape. When a tower opens its doors, humans venture inside seeking the vast riches that lie within, including the much-sought Minakai eggs.... more>>

Aurin is an aspiring tamer who ventures to Harmony Tower in the quaint town of Hazelton alongside his Minakai, the masked lizard, Shamtile. He has a simple, yet lofty, goal; to reach the top of Harmony Tower and prove to the world that he will be the best tamer the world has ever seen. He's joined by his newfound friend, Luna, and her own Minakai, the water drake, Innogon. Together they dare to ascend each floor and face whatever challenges come their way.

Minakai is what you get if you take a heap of Azure Dreams, a dash of Monster Rancher, then a sprinkling of Pokémon. You mix them all together and serve in a light novel package. It has heart, battles, and over a hundred monsters, from cute to awe-inspiring, that will bolster Aurin and Luna's teams. <<less

A failed ritual leaves an immortal woman bound to a monster. Now she must contend with their budding (and violent) partnership, a killer bent on hunting down her kind, and the search for the legendary creature that could make her life normal again. Updates Wednesdays here and on https://apexaltra.com/katabasis... more>>

Warning: This series contains gore, nudity, sexual themes, and strong language. These warnings apply to illustrations! (Though nudity is censored.)

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In an alternate Earth where humans have the heads of animals, and where the animals aren’t always what they seem, the Firebird rules myth and legend. Said to have divine power, it appears every millennium to grant the wishes of a select few. A young woman discovers that she's among them, but there are two problems: She doesn’t remember ever seeing the Firebird, and she definitely doesn’t remember wishing for immortality!

Ignoring her thrill-seeking nature, she's decided that her only way forward is to get a degree. But after being attacked, she finds herself in a magical bond with a violent monster- one who's taken a keen interest in her ability. Now her only chance of getting her normal life back is to work with him and a group of newfound allies. She must dive into the space between life and death to uncover the Firebird's secrets, along with a few things about herself, too.

But her attacker is still on the loose, and the task is more dangerous than anyone realizes... <<less

Everything started the day after a woman and her thugs used me as a punching bag in a dark alley. If you’re thinking that I woke in some medieval-like fantasy world after they got through, you can’t be further from the truth. There are no castles, dungeons, dragons, or magic swords here. The first few minutes, I held out hope that this place would have status bars showing HP/MP, etc. just like a lot of tropes. I mean who wouldn't love some amazing power or magic? Problem is there's no system or cultivation here. ... more>>

But I have a dusty office with an invisible secretary. Oh, and I found out my name by looking at the one stenciled on the office door.

The name Dagger should give you a clue.

Yeah, that woman sent me into a place where I’m a private detective. It's what they called a shamus back in 1940. The thing is this place isn't on the map and I can't leave. Well, not without a huge loss of blood. Trust me, I've tried.

At the end of the day, I’m just an ordinary guy stuck in the past that doesn’t totally match the history books. I can get beat up or killed by any of the gangsters, backstabbing people, or crooked cops I meet. Hell, I can't even tell if the people are NPCs. After all, they seem to have lives like any person you might meet. Then again, how many times to you see dead movie stars wandering around on the streets?

It's another dimension that runs like an old movie, leaving me with no choice but to find a way to escape. While I don’t miss my college classes that much, this place certainly puts a damper on my career hopes. Besides, Lane Dagger has a lot of people trying to kill him.

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Quinn Everly is an unextraordinary guy that feels like a supporting cast member in his own life. However, when a small cat enters his... more>> life and starts to speak, telling him he's connected to powerful protectors of an ancient civilization and will need to be called on to save his world, his entire life flips upside down. When his hometown is suddenly under attack, he channels the inner warrior from within... Only to discover he's now a magical girl! <<less

[Volume 1] To the Muse Bureau, Judy Windermere is not a person: she's the entrance exam that prospective muses must pass to attend its academy.... more>> And to working muse officers, she's not just a glorified dreamer: she's a natural disaster disguised as a sleeping girl. For when she sleeps, she's full of dreams and nightmares, unrequited feelings and envious thoughts, which spill into the waking world. But when she goes missing and reappears hours later during a week of exams, three dysfunctional muse officers must find out where she goes. And where Judy goes, like a natural disaster, havoc follows. <<less

The map is on your skin and the hunt is on.
Kaleb wakes up in a mysterious world of magic and monsters with a new tattoo that he doesn't remember getting. A sadistic and wise cracking system tells him that he's one of 10,000 people who have been transported to Celestia. The catch? They each have a piece of a map on their skin and some very powerful people are vying to collect those pieces.
He'll face monsters and cultists alike as he has to fight for his right to not be skinned alive in a world full of people who desperately want to do just that. The only way to ensure his safety, is... more>> to gain power.

Welcome players, to Celestia!
You are the newest residents of this little slice of heaven, lucky you.
This is a world filled with peoples of all races, monsters, magic and even the odd dragon or two.
How great does that sound? It’s literally every nerd’s dream come true right?
So, what’s the catch?
You’re being hunted!
That’s right folks, all 10,000 of you have been gifted a brand-new tattoo, completely free of charge. Each tattoo is a wholly unique and different part of a map. The Celestial Map to be precise, not that I expect you to know what that means.
Our prestigious hunters are oh so very eager to put that map back together again, piece by agonising piece.
They see you when you’re sleeping. They know when you’re awake. They want to skin you all alive so run or you’ll get flayed!
The map is on your skin and starting now, the hunt is on.
Good look out there, players. We hope you enjoy your stay in the idyllic and welcoming world of Celestia.>
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Chapter releases Monday-Friday / Patreon is 20 chapters ahead and any donations are greatly appreciated.
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Please note: I am English and this story is written in British English so there will be less of the letter Z and more of the letter U. <<less

Witching Souls - Part 2 of 3
As more memories from their previous lifetimes surface, Lexi and Leo must confront the haunting echoes of their history. Together, they delve into the mysteries of their shared past, seeking to unravel the reasons for the cycle of death they are trapped in. With each revelation, the threads of fate become entwined, leaving them to wonder if this lifetime will differ from the ones before. Stress and frustration mount.... more>>

Will their love conquer the trials of reincarnation, or will they be forever trapped in a cycle of destiny?

Join them on a thrilling adventure where magic, romance, and the heart's resilience collide as they endeavour to rewrite their love story. Will history repeat itself? <<less

In the eerie aftermath of the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter, the boy who lived, forms an unlikely partnership with Pansy Parkinson, a sharp-tongued Slytherin with a shadowy past. Thrust together by fate, they embark on a sprawling adventure that veers off the well-trodden path of the wizarding world's lore. As you dive into this expansive narrative, you will navigate through a labyrinth of choices that shape their journey through unknown territories and tests of character. Together, Harry and Pansy face daunting challenges that forge an indomitable bond between them, challenging their beliefs and altering their destinies forever. Engage in this captivating tale of discovery, where each decision you make spins the story into thrilling... more>> new directions, deepening the connection between two unlikely allies as they seek freedom and a place to belong in a world that stands against them.

"Dive deeper into Harry and Pansy's thrilling adventures by accessing advance chapters exclusively on my Patreon! Join the community on Discord to discuss twists and share theories, and don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel for more exciting content. Your journey awaits!

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Become a part of the adventure and help shape the story!" <<less

Merrick Kandlebern had always thought there were those around him who deserved to join the ranks of the Magical Girls and Guardians, champions of Hope and aided by their familiars and the Transcendents. And never once had they considered themselves to be deserving of their power.... more>>

But when one of the worst Inversion Upheaval's in recent times strikes during what was supposed to be a performance their orchestra class was undertaking within a theme park centered around the protectors of humanity themselves, something's going to have to give. Not unless they want what was supposed to be their final performance in orchestra to become their swan song in life.

It's sink or swim, but if there's one thing they're good at, it's swimming. Even if they're already stuck underneath the waves.
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Inspired heavily by Magical Girl Gunslinger by Mikasane.

Gender Bender tag will take a bit before coming into play fully. <<less

"Revolution is the people's will for a better tomorrow."... more>>

When the Animus crawled out from underneath Earth's crust, brave souls were granted godlike powers to fight them. Custodians: idols, soldiers, heroes, legends. Revered by the masses, shunned by the few, and conscripted to be the defenders of humanity against the Animus in an endless conflict. A life of misery, despair, loneliness, and heartache; such is the inexorable fate of a Custodian.

Elysia Hayes tries not to be discontent with her lot in life, but that's difficult when she's still reeling from the Animus Invasion that saw fit to ruin her. Now six months later, her family is shattered, her best friend won't give her the time of the day, and every day is a struggle to survive. The mundanity of her life is a disease. However, salvation comes in the form of a rogue Custodian skulking in an alleyway while carrying a missile launcher. What starts off as a desire to help someone quickly spirals out of control, and Elysia finds herself plunged into a completely different world. A decades-old conspiracy, grudges that run deep, and visitors from beyond the stars make the Animus the least of her worries.

Elysia thought that being a Custodian meant basking in the public's adoration and vanquishing evil, but she soon learns that evil comes in all different shapes and sizes. And sometimes, in order to cleanse the world, you have to get your hands dirty. Elysia wanted to be a hero, but first and foremost, she wanted to save people. Those two wishes aren't able to coexist.

What can a hero do in a world designed to breed evil? <<less

A story about 29 year old man that suddenly brought to another world (isekai) after he just got back from the convenience store and see some thugs bullied a skinny man wearing an oversized coat. And after that he was already in the middle of a dark wilderness of night.... more>>

Honestly, the protagonist - the 29 year-old man named Hyuga, his life is not so normal like most of ordinary people out there, but being in isekai definitely makes his life become crazier than before.. <<less

Out of an unnaturally quiet night, a bedraggled woman in noble finery requests access to the southern capital. Who she is has been lost to time for most, but her continued existence will throw everything further out of balance.... more>>

Janurana had barely survived her royal house's destruction at the hands of foreign invaders, surviving day by day in the scattered pocket forests and arid shrub lands, constantly escaping the ghosts of her past.

The south has barely survived their recent Pyrrhic victory against the north immediately followed by a coup. The north is bloodied but unbowed, on the brink of civil war, but still ready to take up arms against the southern invaders.

The leaders of the south cannot afford another obstacle.

And Janurana is just that.

Yet her chance meeting with a woman expelled from the warrior class named Dhanur gives them both a chance to avenge the ones they loved, finish what they failed to do, and return to a normal life.

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Set in a fantasized bronze age India featuring LGBT female leads. Told in an omniscient pov with glances into multiple characters.

We hope you can all still find some enjoyment here and take a break from everything happening in the world. Remember to work on your dreams. :) <<less

Asdel reincarnates in a fantasy world, embarking on a journey to collect well-endowed women and turn them into mothers for religious purposes.... more>>

Alternate title: Depraved Goddess in my Inventory <<less

A LitRPG Adventure.
Book 1: The Code is Mightier than the Sword (Complete)... more>>

The CIA recruits Jason Hawthorne to play a new virtual reality MMORPG and collect a powerful magical crystal before criminals working in the game can get it. After he succeeds, his friends are kidnapped, and he is trapped in the game.

The kidnappers want the crystal, but as he levels up, adds a powerful wolf and vampire to his party, and starts breaking the game, they want everything about him. He will face giants, demons, orcs, hookers, and international terrorists while trying to figure out this game he's never played before.

Eventually, he will have to decide if the friends he has made in the game are just as valuable as the ones he has in real life.

Book 2: By Blade or by Bow (Actively posting)

The CIA is alerted that four regular players are kidnapped, tortured, and held for ransom. The clock is ticking before the torture gets bad enough that unplugging the players and potentially lobotomizing them may be the best option. Jace is tasked with the rescue mission, but he needs a bigger party before he can pull it off.

Jace needs to find the best crafter and best archer in the game and needs to break the rules even more than before to do it. But will these new companions get along with the ones he already has? Jace is used to his plans going off without a hitch, but when they start failing and disaster ensues, will his dysfunctional group of powerful characters be able to put aside their differences long enough to help their leader pull off the impossible? <<less

KIran, an ordinary man in his thrities, found himself transformed into Eevee, lost the ability to speak human language, and had been thrown into some unknown dungeon after he died trying to save people from terrorists.... more>>

It was a world with a game-like system. 

Come, let's follow the journey of Krian as Eevee in an unknown, dark world in which humans are struggling to survive under invading demons. 

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This is an original world with original characters, but fanfic because there are pokemon. 

I hope you all enjoy this fanfic.
Three to five chapters per week. <<less

Jordan Johannesburg is just your average guy. Well he would be, if it weren't for the fact that he's perpetually haunted by something called a Stand. What's a Stand? Well they say Stands are a reflection of the shape of your soul given physical form. Like a persona, or a caricature of the User. Well Jordan's soul just so happens to take the shape of a demonic doll ghost that can do blood magic, of all things. Combined with these powers, JoJo and RoseGold go on a journey of self reflection that takes the shape of your typical Shonen. But this time with girls love and transfemme elements. This story explores the psychological aspects of... more>> being haunted, being super mentally ill, and being a bit of a manipulative girly. All accompanied with mysteries, lies, and several high octane fight scenes. Ora Ora~!

This story is loosely a fanfiction set in the universe of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure by the mangaka Hirohiko Araki. I do not intend to make this fiction to say that I can write jojo's better than he can. I cannot! I'm just writing this because I wanted to mess around with the concept of stands and stuff with a backdrop of my own complexes and issues. So there's gonna be LOTS ofinconsistencies between this and the source material, namely with the fact that the main character is a trans girl egg that will crack part of the way through the story, and that there's a magic system. You don't need to know JJBA before reading this, but it certainly does help.

Cover art made by the lovely hluna69420lol on Instagram! <<less

Elise grew up while surrounded by supreme existences. In order to become one of them, she goes on a journey in search of power. She will follow the path of a monster tamer, making contracts with certain beings and raising them into powerful existences.... more>>

This time, she will be the Big Sister. <<less

A man at a dark point in life, riddled with debt and struck with many unfortunate events; the latest one being him losing the companion he had from his early childhood, his housecat Fluffy. That fateful day he finds a girl with a mysterious aura covered in scars who begs him to save her. Even under the church's maniacal rule and gods' watchful eyes, he decided to save the being that can bring the world into ruin.... more>>

"If the world betrays you, why wouldn't you betray it in return?" <<less

"What do you mean you're immortal?!"
"I mean... I can't stay dead for long..."
"Well that's just overpowered, isn't it?"
"Except a chihuahua with arthritis could beat me in a fight, if I wasn't able to run away"... more>>

It's said that a good cultivation story ends with the main character gaining immortality. Well, I say that that's boring, we all know the main character is going to survive everything, it's just a matter of how. Instead, why not start where most stories end? Well, I can't say that being weak isn't captivating in its own way; let's start there. Hated by the heavens, as is the cliche standard, what else... Broken engagement? Worry not, felines don't have to deal with the hassle of engagements nor the shame of a broken one.

What should an immortal cat do with his life? Simply finding fish to eat is hard enough, and now he's got to push past the limitations the heavens cursed him with? Well, what's a death or two to a cat that wants his fish, especially if it's a cat with more than nine lives. Eating tasty fish is the most important thing in the world after all. And he's got all the time in the world to find the best fish of them all.

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(Author's info/comments about the subject) First off, I write whenever I have time and am not dealing with my numerous health issues, so... I write kinda slowly and sporadically. I'm sorry about that, I wish I could change it, but... I ain't got a magic wand. If I did, I would make myself healthy - well, no, I guess the first thing I'd do is make more magic wands, but assuming the standard rules for wishes - wait, this isn't something for the description of a novel. I'll end this tangent here, but I'm keeping it in because it might be funny to some people, and I'm not sure what to replace it with.

Put under Fantasy, might be more like Xianxia, but I wanted to be safe, as I'm not too familiar with the genres. Always looking for suggestions of tags I've missed. Some of the other tags won't play a role until later. <<less

- Updates twice weekly, every Tuesday and Thursday at 8:00 PM EST
- For advanced chapters, bonus content, and short stories set in Autumn's world, consider subscribing to the patreon.... more>>

Volume 2: Passion and Rage

Who is Autumn Aubrey?

A Maiden of Zenithcidel that has returned to the domain of The Circle of the Nine Mothers out of pure desperation.

What is Autumn Aubrey doing?

Reliving as many memories from The Well as her mind can handle in order to pay back her debt, trying to ignore the nine punishments that have been levied against her by The Mothers, and following the rules no matter how badly she wants to break them.

Locked away in a manor overlooking Erosette, The Mother in Red's domain, Autumn must suppress her desires for freedom and accept the consequences of what she has done. Her days are spent in the well house, reliving the past through the memories in her mind and her nights are spent in her room, training her new found power in secret. A days long festival erupts in the city below her prison, making it nearly impossible for her stay within its walls. With her first punishment drawing ever closer and a desire she has never felt before growing in her heart, Autumn Aubrey must resist her nature or risk losing everything. <<less

Sixteen-year-old Thenio Iterune has a simple plan for his life: Work hard. Do well in school. Become a qualified wizard. Earn a good living. And maybe even make his parents proud of him someday.... more>>

Unfortunately, the plan isn't going too well....

Thenio's magic power is becoming increasingly difficult to control, which leads to a series of accidents that are about to cost him his hard-earned spot at the Kafron Royal Academy of Magic. And things don't get any better when he finally discovers the source of his problems: He has an extremely rare and unstable magic affinity. And it's going to do more than just get him expelled. It's probably going to get him killed.

Before he knows it, Thenio has gone from diligent student to disabled dropout. And forget about career plans...he'll be lucky if he even lives long enough to need a job in the first place.

Enter Iggy, a tiny black dragon who loves chasing birds and has a remarkable nose for magic. He takes an immediate liking to the scent of Thenio's unique magic and convinces his wizard partner, Ariom, to help find a way to stabilize it.

Are a genius enchanter and his slightly crazy dragon familiar enough to keep a chronically explosive boy alive? Maybe. But that's before demons get added into the mix....

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Updates are irregular at the moment, but I'll get back to a weekly schedule as soon as I can.

Also on Royal Road. <<less