Weston wakes up in a large room. 12 doorways around him he has to make a choice on which door to open. Unfortunately he isn’t the luckiest person. The first one throws him in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. ... more>>

12 doors with unknown worlds behind them await Weston. Will he be able to keep the worlds on the path of their canon? Or will he fail and have to take over for the protagonist?

Book 1:
High School of the Dead. Gantz. One Piece. Naruto. My Hero Academia.

Book 2:
High School of the Dead. One Piece. Naruto. One Punch Man. My Hero Academia. Also dig more into why Weston is in the room and what he is actually doing there.

Book 3:
One Piece. Naruto. One Punch Man. My Hero Academia. Hunter x Hunter. Berserk. DBZ. Gantz.

Book 4: (Chapter ranges as I update and write them)
Manhwa Chapters: 318-339
Side Halls: 340-360
Comics: 361+
Second Life Ranker
Tutorial is too Hard
Solo Leveling
Marvel universe
Invincible
DC Universe
Books? Probably Harry Potter and a few others

I try not to spend too much time in each world. Things happen quickly, because I hate writing boring chapters where nothing happens. I try to reinvent some of the power systems they use, but also stick to the nature of the story. Also lots of smut.

Updates: I aim for 10 chapters released every week. Uploads on Fridays.

Oh right and I don't own any of the characters except the main one. <<less

In Bleach, with mediocre talent, the protagonist has been flatlining for thirty years.... more>>

But with the sudden completion of the Zanpakuto conception, he has become a "sword person."

Unlimited Blade Works, essentially "unrestricted swords."

Since Soul Society does not allow two identical Zanpakutos to exist, then I just won't use my Zanpakuto, and that should be fine, right?

Who is the strongest in the Zanjutsu category: Zangetsu or Zangetsu: Black?

Who is the number one in Assassination Techniques: Ichimonji or Suzumebachi?

Which is stronger: Kinshara or Senbonzakura?

Can the Yami no Tachi Shura and Yami no Tachi Rasetsu compete for the title of the strongest Zanpakuto?

Unlimited Blade Works, essentially "swords," all the "swords" in the world are mine. Yamamoto, even you, the head of the 1st Division, "Black," cannot take away my "swords."

Editor: Kim Yune
O/A: He Ling
Coverart: Miko

A/N: Please support us at:
https://www.patreon.com/ZenpaiTrans <<less

How would you spend an eternity?... more>>

Like most Earthlings, Jack Trades had never thought too deeply about eternity. Busy with his PhD thesis, a vibrant social life, and a loving family, he had little time for such frivolous thoughts. But, on January 1st, 2025, everything changed.

With Earth’s induction into the grandiose Universal Game, a mysterious system descended into the minds of thousands, drafting them into the unforgiving, mind-breaking, and death-riddled Tutorial Levels. In legions of one thousand, these new Players fought side-by-side through the treacherous tutorial, hopeful to return to Earth.

Families waited anxiously for their loved ones to return. And then, miraculously, the Players returned with harrowing news of the dangers that approached Earth.

All except for one player—one player who did not return.

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Release Schedule:

Daily Chapters
Mon-Fri: ~1.5-2.5k words/chapter
Sat-Sun: none <<less

Ayah, an editor in a big publishing company, was tasked with retrieving the remaining chapters from Loaye, a best seller author. She found him packing and ready to walk through a light circle with a notice to return in five years.... more>>

  In an attempt to stop him, she follows him through and finds herself trapped in a world where the monsters and characters of Loaye’s books had come to life and out for her blood, and stuck with a system that tells her that the only way to live is to level up.

Readers can expect:
✓ Weak to strong MC.
✓ Slow-burn progression.
✓ Expansive worldbuilding.
✓ Somewhat slow paced and long story.
✓ Slow slow-burn romance.

Schedule: at least 3 updates per week. <<less

Furukawa Sairyoku died after being hit by a truck. Fortunately, he got a second chance in life as he was transmigrated in modern Japan.... more>>

However, he transmigrated right directly in the middle of the road at night, where a truck was speeding right at him!

When he was about to curse his bad luck of being about to be isekai’d twice by Truck-kun, a beautiful girl with sakura pink hair blocked the impact for him and saved him from the truck accident!

She was none other than Tsukuyomi Tsukasa, the Waifu from Tonikawa: Over The Moon For You!

Infatuated by Tsukasa, Furukawa Sairyoku confessed his love for her despite his injuries.

In response, Tsukasa replied, “I’ll only go out with you if you marry me.”

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After that incident, it has been two years since Furukawa Sairyoku last met her.

At that time, he awakened the Dimension Sign-In System where he could sign-in every month and obtain items and abilities from other dimensions.

However, on a fateful night, he not only met Tsukasa again, but also heard a notification sound in his mind!

-Ding!

[You have been invited to join the Dimension Chat Group!]

-Ding!

[Secretly Rich Otaku has joined the chat group!] (Furukawa Sairyoku)

[Fourteen Years Old Pushover has joined the chat group!] (Suzuki Iruma)

[One-Eyed Siscon has joined the chat group!] (Otasaka Yuu)

[Car Company Subaru has joined the chat group!] (Natsuki Subaru)

[Powerful Stone Bearer has joined the chat group!] (Lin Dong)

[Apocalypse Regressor In China has joined the chat group!] (Zhuo Tiancheng)

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Discord server: https://discord.gg/HrqzT6tQvn
Patreon: patreon.com/SchadenFriday <<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

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

"This twisted world needs to be reset. That's what V2 is for!"
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Waking up only to find that she's reincarnated into a world very reminiscing of a game that she used to play, Yuki is suddenly thrust into a worldwide conflict. To ensure the longevity of her newfound motherland, Yuki will have no choice but to flip this war upside down. If only to finally has some closure for past life also.

So buckle up, strap your helmet tight, and keep your rifle loaded and on safe. This is not your bog-standard story about overpowered characters on a battlefield, no. This is a story about warfare in all its bloodied glory, the leader that calls the shot, the soldiers that execute them, and the nation that's backing them up. And along the way, sprinkle those a healthy dose of beautiful maidens, lily/futa romances, and build a harem.

This is not gonna be a quick and decisive run, no. We're in this one for the long haul. Hail, Ironblood!

Since this story has included elements and characters from different series. I will be listing this as a fanfiction. So far, I've included elements from Honkai Impact 3 and Ace Combat.

As of now, this story is available on Scribblehub, Patreon, Webnovel, and RoyalRoadl. Do note that I'm the actual author for this one. If you want to then do support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/Heartbreak117 <<less

When a witch dies, her body transforms into a magical tree. Warlocks harvest the wood from these witch-trees to craft powerful artefacts. But witches live a long life and don’t die easily. That's why they hunt them.
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When nineteen-year-old Eileen is attacked by a terrifying warlock, she follows a mysterious black cat into a hidden realm. Forced into a world of magic beyond her comprehension, she learns she’s descended from witches. And her ancestry is far more intricate than what she expected.
Caught up in a web of royal conspiracies, she finds that this is not the utopia she had been promised.
As she uncovers the secrets of the Witch Queens, she will question what she knows about love and belonging. A stupidly handsome warlock, Adrian, will make matters more complicated when he reveals why he’s been chasing after her.

Enemies by nature, Eileen and Adrian must unite against a common threat—a dark force is pulling the strings to bring war and chaos to humans and witches alike.

As their feelings for each other grow, they must fight the unknown forces at play before it's too late.

Will Eileen have what it takes to make the hard decisions when the time comes? <<less

After the most beautiful girl she has ever seen transfers into her class, Iroha gathers her resolve and tries to get to know her only to find herself visiting a different yet familiar world. She manages to return with a skill system under her belt and with a lot of questions about the connection between these two worlds.
As she moves closer to the truth, she comes to understand that the situation is only getting worse and all her actions only seem to create new issues. Can Iroha turn her problems in her favor and can she find best way to make the girls she loves happy?
It’s up to Iroha to forge her own... more>> role in these two worlds and earn the affection of her growing harem.

Release Schedule: Every Monday and Friday. <<less

Did I just get reincarnated to the old self and the old world? What the hell kind of reincarnation is this? And that too no system? Fine. I guess I will do things this time differently. But wait what is these two white bulbs inside my head that I can even internally see. Is that the system? Nope. It's better than I thought. ... more>>

Follow Aric has he gets access to two different universes, one based on magic and other based on technology. Now he can teleport to two different universes whenever he wishes. Hopping around seems fun!

What to expect : 

* 1000 words per chapter at least with 4 5 chapters per week 

* No harem

* Don't expect MC to be a genocidal maniac but he will be ambitious.

Discord link - https://discord.gg/FpZvvyrHgd <<less

Warren is dead! He knows this as a fact. While he expected to be wearing wings or running around with a pitchfork in hand, Warren discovered his afterlife isn't what he thought. It's an eerie, mixed-up purgatory where he must survive inside of a film world made up of obscure movies from the past. ... more>>

Worse, Warren finds that his lot in this world is to wake inside the body of someone who will be the upcoming murder victim. The dead man carries no memories of the character and must piece together his identity. His first goal is to survive his murder. His second goal is to get out of this purgatory world that blends the hard-boiled time of gangsters, private detectives, and corrupt cops wrapped up with murder. <<less

When Mitchell awoke that morning, he had no idea that before he went to bed he'd be in another world. ... more>>

He had expected a fun night out with his friends watching an old movie. After their sudden cancellation, he was approached outside the theater by a gorgeous woman with purple eyes and a strange accent. But she was more than what she seemed. Mitchell found himself transported to another world, mere seconds before losing his head. With his life on the line, and this mysterious woman by his side, he has to quickly learn how to use magic, a blade, and even the local language before he and an entire kingdom run out of time. Achieving all of that will be far from easy, as his enemies are as powerful and numerous as his allies are beautiful and few. The darkness in this unfamiliar land hides nightmares far beyond any old movie, so Mitchell will need all the strength and skill he and his women can muster if he is to succeed. Will he succeed and be the hero this new land needs?

I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com. <<less

Entirely cut off from Earth, the United States finds itself in a scientific impossibility: the entire country, including the continental landmass and separated states and territories, was transported to another world. Unlike Earth, this new planet boasts phenomena unknown to science. Magic reigns supreme in this new region of the universe, bolstered by the natives' own scientific progression. Monsters roam wastelands and dungeons, subsisting off unfortunate travelers, local fauna, and sometimes even entire towns!... more>>

Ambassador Samuel Anders is tasked with contacting the various nations and entities of this new world. Despite his best attempts at diplomacy, the arrogance and hostility of the natives prove to be an unnavigable barrier. War is the only alternative. Eventually, fears surface regarding an ancient evil: the Vexomir Empire. How will the United States handle the threats of this new neighborhood? What magical wonders will its adventurous citizens find?

This Summoning Japan (Nihonkoku Shoukan) inspired work will follow the United States as it is summoned to Elysia. <<less

"There is no Good and Evil. Only Power."... more>>

At the tender age of ten, Kagami Ken was thrust into a life of excruciating pain, burdened by a unique illness that haunted him relentlessly.

Years later, a severe episode renders him comatose for six whole months!

Good news, he wakes up. Bad news? An unshakable intuition foretells that his days were numbered.

Driven by an irrepressible longing to seize the moments he's always been denied, he sets about doing things that he'd always wanted to do, but never could. In a twist of fate, a surge of altruism compels him to make an astonishingly generous donation to an unsuspecting charity organization.

Little does he know that this act of kindness will capture the attention of a God-like being!

With aid from fate and his powerful acquaintance, he now finds himself reborn as Reivan Aizenwald — the half-human, half-warbeast baby of the Aizen Kingdom's royal family!

On his second lease at life, how will he choose to live? What goals will he aspire to achieve? What chaos will he bring to this new world!?

Join me on this captivating journey and discover the untold tale that awaits within these pages!

(Well, it's a web novel, so it's not printed on pages... but you get the idea!)

Copyright © 2022 Lire
Please read only on Royalroad.com or Scribblehub.com
And Patreon!
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Synopsis #2:
Tired of cookie-cutter isekai protags whom you care nothing about?

Well, have I got news for you!

[Glimpse of Eternity] is a character-driven [Reincarnation Isekai] story where I — the author — aim to have YOU care about the main character!

Feel happy when good things happen to him! Become saddened by the tragedies that afflict him...

Laugh along with him as he laughs and cry when he cries!

What are you waiting for? Give it a shot!

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Disclaimers and Miscellaneous Information:

[This story is quite a slow burner, especially since 200+ pages are dedicated to his life before getting reincarnated. It's like that thing One Piece did. Y'know, 25 years of filler? Goddamn. Except here, it's just 200+ pages.]

[Chapter Length: 2000 (It can only be MORE, never less. Except for bonus/extra or interlude Chapters)]

[Chapter Release: Sunday, 11:46 pm(GMT+8). Depending on certain factors, I may post more.]

[I have sworn to the heavens that I will write this story to completion. Unless my story ends before I can finish this one, I will continue.]

[If you absolutely cannot stand stories too similar to anime/light novels, then please don't waste your time and find something else. The story's not actually styled as a light novel, but it shares some themes. Hell, the MC is Japanese. The signs are already there, so don't ignore them.]
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Hello! I'm Lire, and this is my first fiction! (Started on May 9, 2022!)

Correction suggestions are appreciated. Same with general grammar corrections. English isn't my first language, so it would help me improve.

I'll try my best to make as few mistakes as possible though!

Constructive criticism is also very welcome.

Anything to make my first brainchild, the best it can possibly be!

By the way, here is this novel's Royalroad page!
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/54143/glimpse-of-eternity <<less

After three decades, Simon's life isn't what he hoped it would be. Taking his destiny into his own hands he decides to find another world where he can be the hero he was always meant to be. It turns out there's more to combat than having lightning reflexes with his controller though, and the path to being a hero is more brutal than he can imagine. Death after Death is a dark, sardonic take on the Isekai genre with roguelike elements. It explores some of the common tropes in a different light. ... more>>

Updates Wednesdays <<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

Sophia and the group are back on the road and finally have set out to do what they planned to do hundreds of chapters ago. It's time to explore the world they live in and maybe more.... more>>

Winter has been long and comfortable but also a little boring. As the temperature climbed, the desire to explore and travel soared just as much. With the group of friends (and more) having significantly grown, everyone can't wait to see more of the world they love while having a great time with each other.

Ridiculous magic and destroying every speck of common sense that's left obviously can't go unmentioned either, can it? Don't worry, -Boosted Restart- was merely a warmup for Sophia. She hasn't shown her full power yet. Far from it. The things she still has to learn from and about magic far outweigh everything she already knows. Much to the displeasure of the last remaining wielders of common sense.

Discord Server:
https://discord.gg/wuA6w6vByn
(Work in Progress, might be scuffed)

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Notes:
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Just like the prequel, Boosted Restart, this story is mainly about characters and their interactions with each other. Lots of mundane events with lots of fluff and many cute girls (and Fen) enjoying each other's company (and more~)
I'll try to give the adventure tag more justice this time and try some experiments here and there, but this story will continue to be a slow-paced slice-of-life tale where not much happens.

If you're looking for something fast-paced with lots of thrilling action, fighting, and/or epic tales, I -HIGHLY- suggest you close this page and search elsewhere. You won't be happy here.

This story is for me to unwind, and so I write about things I like and help me relax. That's not action, but cute girls doing cute (and occasionally spicy~) things together.

To everyone this sounds appealing to:
Welcome, and have a great time~! <<less

In a world where hunters dedicate their lives to eliminating supernatural creatures, our protagonist is eager to join their esteemed ranks. However, his awakening of latent hunter abilities takes an unexpected turn, leaving him with a seemingly useless power. Dismissed as an F rank outcast, Ray Obsidian is determined to defy the odds and strive for greatness. Follow his relentless pursuit as he navigates a world where strength and purpose intertwine.... more>>

Check in for a new chapter every Wednesday! For early release chapters, go to my Patreon: patreon.com/RuyaDuppy <<less

How far can your imagination truly extend?... more>>

What are the most outlandish ideas you've ever considered?

To what depths can your mind explore?

What if I told you, there exists a place that caters to the unimaginable, stretching beyond the limits of even the most extraordinary thinkers?

What if I told you, that there was a venue that meets all your unexplored needs, a vast space that expands infinitely, challenging your understanding with each step deeper?

What if I told you, that there was a hub where diverse worlds intersect, sharing ideas and exploring the unknown to discover new realms of creativity?

What if I told you, that this place was just a hypermarket?

Would you believe it?

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DISCLAIMER: I DONT OWN ANY OF THE CHARACTERS MENTIONED BESIDES THE ORIGINAL CHARACTERS.

heads up. Market stuff starts at 1 and 2, and starts again at 13 onwards. 3~12 chapters is a world adventure.

updates are unstable. but I will never drop this fanfiction whatsoever until I finish it, I have an idea on how to end this and planned around. enjoy. <<less

When Fio found a broken gateway back to her home world, the last thing she expected was to become one herself.... more>>

Unfortunately, she is now faced by the keepers of the gates. Creatures that seemed so elusive and uncaring before, and now want to tear the gateway from her soul, taking its power for themselves.

But Fio can't give up either of the worlds she lives in. Both hold her families and friends, and if that means she has to go through the keepers to hold onto her freedom, so be it.

She's always worked well under pressure.
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What to expect: strong lesbian MC, double life between "normal" planet and fantasy world, themes of found family, cute and sad character interaction, queer people. Basically expect action adventure, meets found family and lesbian fluff, meets a bit of family drama. <<less

Tensions grow in the overcrowded city of Yartha as it enters a blistering summer and a second year of severe drought. As the season reaches its zenith, scholar Byron Levant forgoes a life of privilege to devote himself to a long-forgotten religious sect, and in his mystical pursuits stumbles across a way to bring rain back to the land. ... more>>

Swept up in the whirlwind of his reckless ambition are Syatt and Pox, lowborn thieves and petty criminals from Tabby Square, and Alma Bryde, a former soldier of the Yarthanguard with a mysterious past and a penchant for drink. As a grim shadow of violence looms over the city, citizens both lowborn and highborn whisper of blessings from the gods, the return of magic, and a dark prophecy that threatens them all. <<less

Following the demise of a great empire, the New World experienced temporary peace, but the cycle of fear and death continued until fate decided to... more>> intervene, and it became the very solution that will forever change the future of this world. This is the story of a group of characters as they embark on a journey through a world of fantasy and uncertainty. (Gate/NHS Crossover Story) <<less

The fall of Afghanistan and the situation within the pacific has the United States begun to loosen its grip on the coalitions they once established. With the sentiment of a full-out war between china was believed. Incidents and some circumstances would have them do military exercises with the associates within the pacific and the Atlantic to keep them the ready status of a none existed war.... more>>

July 1, 2022. With independence day for America, being around the corner, preparation for the holiday was ramping up, with stores and shops shortly going on sale as the San Francisco. as one man would remember. Off-duty major James Lillian walked in the streets of San Francisco as he and his dog walked around, the city he lives in, watching the Golden Gate Bridge,

The beginning of seeing the new world soon would be open at his very eyes and the day that America would join upon to a new war.

Based on the Series of GATE. <<less

Army Ranger Sergeant Dean Forester, an RSTF operator, is sent on a mission to retake and destroy a secret lab now belonging to Humanities mortal enemy: The Orith. After everything goes wrong for himself and his squad, Dean is sent through an experimental wormhole on the verge of death to a whole new world, one that is corrupted by war and slavery.... more>>

Twilight Sparkle, the last Alicorn, is on the run. It had been nearly two years since the Dark Elves took the peaceful land of Equestria, enslaving it's habitants, imprisoning the remaining elements, and killing the remaining princesses. With all hope seeming to be lost, Twilight stumbles upon an interesting discovery deep within the Everfree, something she had only heard stories about: A Human.

The two must team up and take back the land of Equestria. Challenges will be faced, blood will be spilt, and maybe, just maybe, Sergeant Dean Forester will finally find his peace and harmony in this new land...

This Human in Equestria inspired work is full of action, adventure, romance, and fantasy. Be warned, this story is rated mature for suggested sexual acts, course language, gore, and violence.

Audience reviews:

"Wonderful story. Definitely underrated" - Marmo
"Lovely storytelling as always." - User14314
"Amazing work you've done here, you had me hooked from the beginning" - Darksoul85

Original Story can be found on Fimfiction.net. <<less