Was it the phantasmagoria of a novel? Yet vivid like real memories. An overused trope of a man getting hit by a truck-kun then reincarnating in his favorite game. A very distinct place where the saga spans; in other words, He, who had entered the game world according to him, acquired the system. He beats the crap out of the irritating hero (the stupid goody two shoes protagonist). As an anti-hero fan, that’s a pretty good and satisfying read. ... more>>

However…

Now, and even before I fell into this world, I realized the hero never deserved any of those terrible things. That stupid plot twist also twisted my stomach from guilt.

The two ends that tied the world in destruction and the unsolved plot hole of the hero.

“If the path where this world was heading was already twisted, messing it up wouldn’t be a problem.”

I might learn the history of the world, though saving the world on my own was impossible. I will save the hero and save this world.

But this time, I’ll not let you end alone.

“Maybe it's fine not to be a hero; the world wants me to be sometimes.”

In a world of many unanswered plot holes, I failed to realize my existence was one.

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Slow-paced story focused on the third variable's daily life for a while. Litrpg was only applicable for the second protagonist, the MC of the novel, as he's the only one that possessed the system. Also, it will take time before the paths of the three of them cross.

Bear with me, and I hope you like it.

Updated schedule: Tuesday and Saturday. <<less

Eve, a prostitute from New York City, perishes and is reborn in the world of an anime she hates. That’s not all. She's been reborn... more>> as the main waifu of the overpowered and generic self-insert protagonist's harem. How will Eve's actions change the development of the anime's original plot, and the entire world? <<less

Dying should be as bad as it gets. But when Kanin's soul is snatched from its path to the afterlife to be bound to a bottle of ink, he's cast into a new world where his sole purpose is to perform a senile wizard’s yard work.... more>>

Determined to evade magical errands, upgrade his fragile body, and return home (preferably alive), Kanin teams up with an elf trapped in a toy octopus to find a way to break their spells. But a murderous void has been shadowing him from the start, and if he can't discover a way to defeat it soon, it threatens to consume him—mind, body, and soul.

What you can expect from this story:
- Queer heroes (the MC is a gay man, side characters include a lesbian, enby, ace)
- MLM romance but it's a SLOWWWW burn
- Zero to Hero (Kanin's got some growth ahead of him—emotionally AND literally!)
- A dash of humor and horror
- Light LitRPG with slow but steady progression
- Non-human underdog MC (I mean, he's a glass bottle)

NOTE: This is cross posted from RoyalRoad. You can read the complete first book on RR or for free on my Patreon: otherwise I'll be posting 1 chapter per day here until it's caught up.

Discord Link: https://discord.com/invite/qPHDuVw9XK <<less

A girl who sees ghosts. A magic out of control. A group hellbent on destroying what they’re afraid of. ... more>>

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.

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

As far back as I can remember, I’ve always hated being touched. It was the one parting gift she left me before walking out of... more>> my life forever. Nothing had changed in my final semester of high school, and I figured nothing really would until I found myself in a predicament: join a club or face repeating the year due to my procrastination. Fortunately, my English teacher had started a new club, and I took my place as its sole member. That quickly fell apart as girl after girl from Luke’s former harem ended up in the club. Despite that setback, I came to realize that we may share more in common than I had thought. Maybe–just maybe–things would be different, after all.
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Updates: Wednesday and Saturday <<less

Five years after her first visit to the library, Kate is settling into her new life as a demonic librarian. It is a cozy life, but trouble is always looming on the horizon. Be it the extended family celebrating major birthdays or an occult study group forming at the local university, humans are always up to something. Kate must navigate humanity's chaos without revealing what she truly is, a task that has become increasingly difficult as her powers grow and curious humans stick their noses where they shouldn't be. She had been putting it off, but it is now time to decide if humans are worth the hassle or if she should fade into myth... more>> just as her librarian friends once did.

The Librarian is a direct sequel to The Library, which should be read first. <<less

Xenia Worthy, Reincarnator Extraordinaire, has done it all. She's been a Hero (twice), a Demon Lord (briefly), and most recently did a stint as a magical talking sword. But it turns out there's at least one more type of life for her to live: the life of a sapient Dungeon Core. She's more than experienced with death, but no fan of it, so with the help of her latest SGA-assigned Guide, Guy, it's time for her to see if she can make life as a stone her best life yet.... more>>

In this new world Dungeons exist to prove to mortals and gods alike who is worthy of power and who is weak. Many will challenge and some will fall, but none will remain unchanged by their experiences in Worthy Dungeon.

The story features both occasional gore, and consensual funtimes of all flavors, so adult supervision is recommended. Product may contain slime girls.

This story will contain standalone explicit chapters and sexual humor & references throughout. This is a side-side-project for me, so I cannot commit to a concrete release schedule at this time, but a backlog of chapters has been prepared, and I am aiming for at least two chapters a week. The story has also been posted on RR. The story's introductory arc runs up to Chapter 26, I'd recommend trying it out up to that point if you find it interesting. I hope you enjoy!

Editing/Beta-Reader Thanks to: Popcornia <<less

“Beyond the armor and the scars, a hero has a heart ablaze with a passion to protect. A hero throws himself into danger for the sake of others.”... more>>

Khiron had lived his entire life dreaming of being the hero of his kingdom. To be the knight given the honor of rescuing all of Celestia from the horrific threat of the monstrous Eclipse. Having trained tirelessly with his great friend and fellow knight and confidant, Juna, the day of realizing his dreams has arrived. As victor of the Celestia Hero's Tournament, he is dubbed the chosen knight. His new life as the hero has dawned at long last.

Yet there's a secret task given to the hero which is kept heavily under wraps.

Khiron arrives at his initiation only to be shocked with the revelation that the chosen knight must gain his powers by kissing 7 maidens of the heavens. To make the situation even more unbelievable, Juna is in that number!

How will our chivalrous knight fare as the kingdom’s hope?

Now featuring artwork by @AnankeKeirin within! <<less

The Universe is the perfect dish, cooked and prepared by an Almighty hand, and Lei will slowly learn the greater truth that is the Dao of Cooking.... more>>

It's hard to adapt to a new world, especially to an ancient one. So when Lei found himself in a Xianxia world, he thought the best thing to do was to go against all these strange things with the only thing he knew -- Cooking. Though, he had to admit, the hovering screen before his eyes that told him to 'Feed People' certainly helped in that decision.

Come along, and watch as Lei starts with a makeshift stall, then dives into a sect full of cultivators, and conquers the heart of these cold-blooded people who can command the winds and the skies with his tasty, a touch too strange for this world, dishes.

What to expect:
- Gourmet chef cooking seasoned wings, heart-warming soups, grilling spiritual beasts.
- A sort of different system that has complex skills.
- This is not a slice-of-life story.
- Our MC will cultivate, although a touch more different than others.
- The LitRPG elements will be light. There won't be any stats. <<less

***Volumes 1-5 are now available on Kindle Unlimited. All chapters before 318 are only a preview. Thank you for reading!***... more>>

After centuries of endless wars, the three greatest nations of the continent have come together in peace. As a symbol of their cooperation, they have worked together to establish the Grand Academy of Spiritual, Martial, and Arcane Arts, a place where the best and brightest of each nation can gather on neutral ground and share knowledge, techniques, and cultures. Can the peace truly last, or is the academy just another proxy for the constant conflicts the three nations face?

None of that matters to Lee Jia, a homeless young girl who's biggest concern is surviving the winter. But when she accidentally stumbles into the academy in search of a new place to stay, her destiny is changed forever. Determined to carve out a new place for herself and make the most of her good fortune, Lee Jia dives head first into the world of magic and martial arts.

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Fates Parallel is my first serious attempt at writing a story, and a personal love letter to Eastern fantasy and xianxia stories. It's heavily inspired by East Asian culture, folklore, and mythology, with what is likely going to be a decidedly Western artistic license. I try to write every day, with a goal of about 45,000 words per month (~1500 per day). Chapter lengths are around 3000 words on average, releasing on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Cover art drawn by the incredibly talented Tsuu (TsurotArtistry).
Full art album: https://imgur.com/a/ooQqtWb
All Ko-Fi donations go directly towards new artwork commissions. Patrons get up to 20 chapters in advance. <<less

MIGHT MAKES RIGHT.... more>>

Wu Jian comes from a small clan eking out a living in the countryside. Despite being the clan heir, he is bullied for being cowardly and weak. In a world where the strength of a person's cultivation determines their lot in life, weakness is not allowed, and those who possess it are often stamped out.

But Wu Jian doesn't want to remain weak. He doesn't want to be a coward. He wants to be strong. Witness the rise of one young man who, with the help of his childhood friend, will face adversity, forge new bonds of love and friendship, and gain the strength needed to protect his loved ones and find meaning in his life.

It all begins here.

Read up to 43 chapters ahead on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BrandonVarnell <<less

|A MILO AND MAISIE NOVELETTE!| When Maisie and Feya's friendship is tossed into the danger zone, they must work together to save it before Summit 2023 destroys them forever.... more>>

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Coronado Springs, the epicenter of Southwestern culture in Disney World, carries a legend. Unknown to Maisie and Feya, who have waited a month to attend Out and Equal: Summit 2023, it's rumored a ghost haunts Veracruz in Coronado's Convention Center.

Just when Maisie and Feya thought they were finally settling in as suitemates, they're thrown into another adventure with a mysterious girl, Melody, who seems to hold a grudge against the Disney College Program and someone whom Maisie doesn't want coming between her and Feya.

Still recovering from what happened to Feya in August, Maisie must find a way to understand that her fairy is safe so she can trust Melody and finally start moving on from The Tragedy. Destiny always finds her, though, and now she must face the world without Milo.

Will Maisie overcome her jealousy and grief, or will Summit 2023 destroy her and Feya's friendship forever?

And what will happen when Melody's caught between the feuding friends?

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*A Milo and Maisie novelette about Maisie and Feya!*
*Based on a real legend at Coronado Springs.*
*Must read Milo and Maisie first!* <<less

What if the future was not set in stone?... more>>

How can a single flutter of a wing send ripples across the world?

In the blood-soaked world of AOT, Anja Wolf's vengeance against the Titans awakens a dark power within her. As she trains alongside Eren, Mikasa, Armin, and the enigmatic Annie Leonhart, Anja's choices send shockwaves through the established timeline, reshaping history as we know it. Her journey blurs the lines between savior and monster, as she challenges the canon and explores the untold stories that lurk beneath the surface. <<less

Hunted by everyone. A world about to burn.... more>>

It was fifty years after Final October, and the world wasn't what it used to be. Post-nuclear war, paranoia was rampant, and the world ran on secrets, spies, and espionage.

William Dunn, an undercity factory kid, desperately wanted to move his family up the Tower—the only refuge from slavers and separatists. Determined to keep his family safe, he made an unthinkable discovery grave enough to reignite the nuclear war.

The secret must be kept at all costs. On the run from terrorists, the military, and the secret police, Will faces an agonizing choice: his family or the world.

A choice between the deaths of thousands or the safety of billions.

A game of cat and mouse begins. The powers that be have set their sights. All ready to fire at Will.

What to expect:
- Weak to strong MC
- Heists and covert operations.
- Mechs and mana-based power system
- High stakes and real consequences
- Coming of age
- Strong friendships
- No Harem

Advance chapters on RoyalRoad. (+20 Chapters) <<less

When Zalan falls asleep to escape the pain of his relationship with his mother, he awakens in a vivid fantasy world teeming with Elementals, deadly monsters, and world-spanning adventure. He can even work to wield the power of lightning, itself. Confused about how he arrived in this strange new land, Zalan reluctantly joins forces with a guide, Rep, who promises to help him find an Artifact to return home: The Homeseeker.... more>>

Zalan and his new companion must master the art of battle and their unique Elemental Abilities to survive against increasingly deadly foes. As his growing group quests to a foreboding castle to retrieve the Artifact from a ferocious dragon, their clashing personalities and fighting tactics are put to the test. Some want to participate in glorious combat, others want to use their Elemental Abilities to their fullest extent. Zalan really just wants to go home.

Along the way, Zalan begins to question if this adventure is just an elaborate dream... or if it's his new reality. As Zalan begins to embrace this new world of wonder, he's given the opportunity to take on a role as an adventuring hero, but doing so will mean letting go of his home forever—assuming he's not consumed by the dark secrets he's tried to bury, first.

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What you can expect:

An adventure with an ending planned
Isekai with tons of imaginative and dangerous monsters
Epic, climactic battles
LitRPG Leveling system with Elemental Abilities
Character growth, changes from arc to arc
Some light humor here and there
Rare Magic Artifacts
NO profanity/swearing

Schedule: M/W/F with 1-week breaks between arcs
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Read up to 10 chapters ahead on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ntlazer <<less

Sawamura Eijun, a relief Pitcher in the Pro League. After 10 years of hard work and still couldn’t achieve his dreams, he woke up back at the time of his youth. Can he achieve his dreams this time?... more>>

This is a translation and I don’t own anything. <<less

When the nameless protagonist wakes up in an unknown world without memories being a slave to the Baron, a so called "Adventurer", is the least he expected. He soon finds out that "Adventurers" are players from another world, a "real" world somewhere out there, who have completed the video game that is this otherworld by slaying the final boss. However, the whole playerbase is still stuck in this game which they now have to call their new home. After the death of the great hero Arslan, the Godslayer, they split into two groups: The Heavenly Union in the west, which lives in harmony with the inhabitants of this world, and Carnifex in the east, which... more>> sees the NPCs as a means to an end for their ultimate goal.

When the Nameless is the only slave released from captivity he is willing to quest for gold to buy his friends free. He sets out on an adventure which might bring back his memories while at the same time making him the great new hero of this otherworld. Raiding bosses, leveling up and looting gear are all par for the course when uniting the players and NPCs alike to take another shot at killing this world's gods.

"I Woke Up In Another World As A Slave" is a debut web serial in the Isekai/LitRPG genre by two student buddies (IgLu Books) exploring class divide, comeradery and heroism in a player-run video game world long after the final boss has been slain.

Chapters come out every Tuesday and Friday at 6 p.m. CEST. (Approximate chapter length 900-1100 words) <<less

Ari is a farmer who has been orphaned by his parents and siblings. Despite this, he decides to continue his life as a farmer and becomes quite successful.... more>>

However, a memory suddenly emerges in his mind about a child playing a video game. The child idolizes a knight character who is the final enemy of the character he is playing.

The sense of wonder and admiration in that memory then becomes a driving force for Ari to change his life path, leaving the farm behind and enrolling in the Knight Academy.

But, did Ari make the right decision?

Should he just continue his life as a farmer?

And what should he do if he not only wants to become just a knight but desires to become an evil knight suitable to be the Final Boss like in the game?

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this work was produced via AI Translation from the author's mother language (Bahasa Indonesia). <<less

Summoned after an unfortunate accident in hopes they could protect the world from a coming threat, Ben and his classmates are gifted another chance at life. With fame and fortune promised to whoever is willing to fight for the sake of the world it doesn't seem like a bad deal, there's just one small problem. Ben wasn't blessed with any magic or combat skills, just crafting and enchanting. While the skills themselves aren't useless they also aren't seen as being necessary to the coming war. Now not needed and alone Ben tries to find a place in the world while meeting some of its colourful characters along the way.... more>>

Hi I'm ProbablyATurnip, just a guy doing some writing for fun. You can expect chapters twice a week from me on Sundays and Tuesdays while I experiment with figuring out the right number of commas to use at any given time. Let me know any thoughts you have I look forward to chatting in the comments

The cover was poorly made by myself in about 15 minutes. maybe one day I'll find someone who knows what they're doing <<less

(Please leave a rating or review)... more>>

It is the Primitive age, the universe was just created by Pangu. The titans of the prehistoric cultivation world are yet to exist. Neither the six saints, nor jade emperor, nor even the demon race. Yet even in this era, dangers are rampant, one wrong move would spell death even to mighty beings. In this era, a serpent was born. Splintered and incomplete, could he even survive?

(Started on webnovel as primitive age of xianxia. On royalroad as well) <<less

Iteration 001: initializing. Galaxy: reformed. System interface: established. Player Recruitment: In Progress.... more>>

Mason the survivalist was always preparing for the end of the world. He just didn’t expect a god-like AI to transform it into a damn video game.

Now he has to pick a ‘class’, survive a ‘tutorial’ (filled with monstrous creatures trying to murder him), and somehow find his brother Blake before the idiot gets himself killed.

OK. Blake’s no idiot. He’s a charming, incredibly lucky, ambitious world-beater. But he was destined for corporate boardrooms, not monster filled forests, and Mason knows he needs to reach him before it’s too late.

But as he claws his way through this new, dangerous world, gaining superhuman abilities and meeting a beautiful woman who desperately needs his help, he begins to realize: it might just be the best thing that’s ever happened to him.
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Want (10+) extra chapters? Images of the girls? Some cut sex scenes (as they come up)?

PATREON LINK:

https://www.patreon.com/PierceGrey

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POST SCHEDULE - FIVE CHAPTERS A WEEK - MON/FRI, USUALLY IN THE MORNING <<less

Reo, a prodigious talent who's gone as far as the Japanese U-14s, sees football as more than just a sport; it's his canvas for self-expression and the path to realizing his dreams. However a cruel twist of fate leaves him sidelined by a devastating injury. Compounded by his parents' divorce, he and his mother and sister seek a fresh start away from the city, with Reo wanting to distance himself from the sport he once cherished.... more>>

As if he were a mere joke to the forces of luck, their destination, a small island called Hinami in the Shinrin Archipelago, just so happens to be obsessed with that very same sport. Reo, the fallen star, finds himself thrust back into the football world against his will. He's now tasked with leading his team, the Hinami Pirates, in a league comprised of neighboring island teams, all aiming for glory. Will Reo's perspective on the sport transform?
The story kicks off in an adventure filled with footballing passion and rediscovered love for the world’s game! <<less

Mel returns to her stressful job as a potions brewer for the first time since her friend and coworker, a sweet and promising young brewer... more>> named Gus, was turned over to the authorities as a werewolf. <<less

Blood!! The viscous liquid which flows through our veins and empowers all human life. In the land of Raezem, each person belongs to a blood... more>> type group.
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B
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These blood types can grant the users special abilities through a phenomenon known as a blood manifestation. With these newly gained abilities comes the need for control and order. Thus, different measures have been put in place, including the creation of blood societies across each of the 5 districts in Raezem. <<less

Two Lives, Two Souls, Both forced down into their roles,
One in the Light, One in the Dark, As the Fates portend,
One to uphold, one to turn over the Mores,
Would they Save the World, or Bring it to its End?... more>>

A story where things might not be what they seem like.

Several high school students found their lives suddenly turned upside down when they were summoned to another world as [Heroes]. One found themselves before an entity that only recalled memories of eldritch gods, and found themselves changed into something else altogether. Circumstances forced the former friends into opposing sides, each finding out more from their own side of the story.

In the end, who told the truth? Who fed them with lies? What was best for the world they had been brought to? All were answers they have to find for themselves.

Chapters will range from 2-3k words, scheduled for release every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

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Expect:

-A deconstructed Isekai story told from different angles and views

-Tragedies, and dark Comedy/gallows humor.

-Occasional action

Do not expect:

-Much in terms of romance

-Much politics, barring passing views and mentions

-A lighthearted tale. This story will not play nice.

Any comments, reviews, and criticism will be much appreciated.

And thank you for reading.

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This story is my original work and only posted on the Royal Road and Scribblehub websites. If you should find this story elsewhere or under another name, please let me know.

Also please don't be too hard on me when I make occasional grammatical mistakes, English is my third language after all. XD

Edit suggestions are very welcome though. <<less