When those from beyond the stars came, the six Houses stood against them, saving the world from invaders intent on destroying it. Generations later, those same Houses form the bedrock of Lutov, a seemingly perfect society where all are provided for. Here, war is a myth and death, a choice. Yet here, no one questions their devotion to their chosen House.... more>>

Zaeden will soon join a House, a choice he’s dreaded since childhood. All he’s ever wanted is to live outside of the Houses' control, to find freedom. Unfortunately, he's caught the attention of the legendary Lokke Vitras, the protector and shield of the homeland, and that man is determined to decide his future. Zaeden will serve as his replacement, becoming the Lokke Vitras in his own time, whether he likes it or not.

As he goes through his training, Zaeden faces many trials and moral dilemmas, but the one that most challenges him is a question he’s asked his whole life. How can he find freedom when the world insists on defining who he is?

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This story is for people who like snarky, clever protagonists with a dash of recklessness and extreme loyalty to those they love. It is for lovers of the self-critical, the idealistic, and what happens when such people are trapped in their own worst nightmare. Lastly, it is for those who enjoy reading about glittering societies that are not at all what they seem.

As with everything I write, The Art of Becoming is a slow-burn fiction with a heavy focus on characterization. There will be sexual content, but I am not graphic with that, and most of the scenes depicted serve to move the plot or character development along in one way or another. Also, Zaeden is pansexual, polyamorous, and most importantly, extremely social, so yes, there will be a romantic subplot. It is not, however, the main focus of the story.

The Art of Becoming takes place several centuries after one of my other fictions: Planetfall. Reading that story isn't necessary, and there will only be slight spoilers about the overall ending of that book in this one. I consider Planetfall to be the prequel for The Art of Becoming.

For the weekend of its release, I'll be uploading several chapters, but after that weekend, I will update with one chapter a day Monday-Friday at 1 pm PST. <<less

Given a chance of reincarnation, and five wishes to go with it, Yukina was prepared for the situation she was in. As an avid manga... more>> reader, and someone who prepares for every, and I mean every situation, she stated her wishes without even sparing a breath, saving the lazy god reincarnating her some time. <<less

A misunderstanding allowed Orion to be summoned before the goddess of war instead of his best friend, who had initially annoyed the goddess. ... more>>

Luckily for Orion, the misunderstanding was cleared by the goddess’s sister, who also allowed Orion to understand the true reason behind his summoning.

With his mind made up to not only live as he pleases but also prevent the two goddesses from fading into obscurity, Orion’s soul safely transmigrated into the game world.

Upon waking up in this new world, Orion discovered he had woken up in the body of a prince who also happened to be a villain in the game.

In the game, Prince Orion Azvameth was fated to not only lose his half-sister and her mother but was also destined to lose his personal maid, who sacrificed herself for him.

As if the cruelty he was meant to suffer wasn’t enough, his kingdom was destined to be plagued with both internal and external problems while he was destined to die at the hands of the protagonist after being used as a puppet by a Greater Demon.

With all this weighing on his mind, Orion vowed to not only change his fate but also that of those he cared about.

However, his actions were bound to create a butterfly effect, and what better way to defy the odds than by ruling the world. <<less

As their fifteenth winter approaches, teens from around the region undergo their week's seclusion beginning on the solstice.
As two teens prepare for this annual... more>> ritual, what duty will they receive? <<less

How will a yet to be named protagonist who is oh so very poor become even more so oh so very poor. And how will her impromptu financial advisor make the most out of it? Your archetypal debt-related legal ownership leading into romance story.... more>>

cw: allusion to non-consent and dubious consent

Disclaimer: If you are underage, do not read this. Otherwise, ensure you take note of the content warnings and understand what they mean before reading. All characters depicted are above eighteen and entirely fictional. This story is a fictional work and any events/behavior depicted should not be confused with approval, advice, or support of such events/behavior. Enjoy any kink/fetish depicted responsibly. Explicit consent is necessary in real life. <<less

The forgotten Ember will spark once more, setting ablaze the very fabric of the universe until it consumes all, leaving naught but ash in its wake.
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The shackles she was born into have given Ruby a craving for freedom that cannot be denied. The scars on her soul have lit a fire in her that pushes her harder than most, and as the universe throws her from one world to the next, she will wield that flame to protect her dreams and her people, and obliterate those who would seek to cage her once again.  ... more>>

As she navigates a life subject to the fickle whim of Fate, her simple wish for freedom will take her and her friends to heights beyond imagination, and alter the course of reality in ways no one could have predicted.  
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What to expect:

 – Weak to Strong Epic Progression Fantasy set in an expansive universe

– Story begins on Earth, but most of it will take place on different planets with more classic fantasy elements (ie. dungeons, dragons, fantasy races)

– Pyromaniac/pure fire-wielding berserker MC

– Found Family collected throughout MC's journey
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I am open to constructive criticism and am always looking to improve my writing. If you have any input regarding my writing or the plot of the story itself, please don't hesitate to leave me a comment or review. Happy reading :) <<less

Ah! Aythryn City. Truly a mess of neon and trash all supporting the psychopaths that live here. Desire is the name of the game in... more>> such a bright place, as anyone on the streets can verify. Whether it be the gangs roaming the streets, the corpo rats in their tall towers, or the people just trying to get by; everyone wants something. And hey! I'm all for that. I'm no different, after all. <<less

What sucks is being force to fight a war you didn't want to fight.... more>>

Worse is that your only digging.

Double banger you sorta enjoy the act.

Then comes the system with barely any knowledge on why the world just glitched.

A not so litrpg novel. The system decided it would be the easiest. <<less

I wanted to do something different. There are so many Pokemon trainer stories and a few Pokemon Gym Leaders, but I don't see any Ranchers or Professors. So, the muse hit me while I was watching Yellowstone; now I will have a character take the Pokemon world by storm. This will not be the classical pokemon story, and things will be a bit brutal, but that's the world without the kiddie gloves. ... more>>

Anthony Silverstone has a little over 800,000 acres of untamed land to care for. There will be love, loss, victories, and so many discoveries to be had. These are his adventures. <<less

A child born with a body born for battle in a modern civilized world whether it is a blessing or a curse nobody knows. His... more>> name is Rain a carrier of a pure American Indian bloodline and an inheritors of the 10 ancient battle styles and 10 martial arts. Watch as Rain navigates his life in this modern world as a black market bounty hunter in this modern society. <<less

In the world of Arcan, there is an elite and exclusive group of people who possess the capability to shape the energy of the world. Through rigorous training, these people —known as Trainers— as well as the Pokémon who call the world home are able to cultivate this energy, obtaining powerful mystical abilities and elongating their lives.... more>>

Among most of these Trainers, the desire to fight is ingrained in their bones, and in order to stop the millennia of destruction and devastation these superpowered individuals wreaked on the continents the most powerful people created a method to reduce this devastation.

The Great Gym Gauntlet. A trial undertaken by the most promising, ambitious, and strongest Trainers in order to prove who is the strongest, testing the bonds between Trainer and Pokémon against the most powerful in the world. Of these challengers, only the strongest are able to succeed and call themselves Champions.

For Jin Blackwood, a young boy from rural Unova, there isn't anything in the world that he wants more than to become Champion. But behind the glamor of the world of Trainers things may not always be as they seem.

Follow Jin as he takes on the trials and tribulations on his path to becoming Champion.

---A/N---
This project will probably not have a schedule for releases (at least for a while). <<less

For thousands of years, Cain has journeyed through the multiverse, forced to live and die in more than a hundred different realities and timelines. Exhausted by the highs and lows of human life, he had created a persona to control his baser instinct and live on autopilot. Repeating the same cycles again and again.... more>>

But he may have found a sliver of hope. A chance encounter, and he found himself in a world of magic for the first time. With mana and a system, he must fight his way through monsters and Integration to find the chance to end his curse.

Can he survive in a world with all new rules, or will he fall back into the cosmic maelstrom and continue his infinite journey?

Time to take on a new identity, he must navigate the perilous balance between his dark past and the possibility of new beginning.

Release Schedule ( 5 days/week): Mon - Tues - Wed - Thur - Fri at 8:30 PM GMT/International Time!

What to Expect:
Adventure, Dungeon, Monsters, Mages.
Powerhouse, Royalties, Drama, Ego, Friendship.
Weak to Strong to Very very Strong.
Slice of Life. No Harem.
Mostly Anti-Hero with quite Villainous Alter Ego.

Any feedback is more than welcome, of course. Also check out my discord: https://discord.gg/88nkbcxNbb <<less

Vero is an orphan, raised by a cruel and abusive master to hunt monsters after the death of her parents. To protect herself in a harsh feudal society, she has adopted a male identity and travels in men’s clothes.... more>>

When she receives a strange tome as payment for a hunt, Vero follows the clues within on a quest to find the final stronghold her order once held, and the priceless records and relics therein. Located far up in the snowy mountains, where the days are short and the nights are haunted by vampires, the fortress was rumored to have been destroyed long ago. Nevertheless, Vero leaves those close to her behind to learn the truth of her order's origins.

An Unequal Share is a character focused series of episodic stories, placed in a grounded and low magic medieval setting. It's progression dark fantasy, with bisexual and polyamorous romantic sub-plots. Regular updates are Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

What to expect:
- Long story, moderate pacing. Character driven downtime scenes, but no detailed kingdom management, base building, etc.
- Non-linear storytelling, frequent action and intrigue. 
- Protagonist who tries to be morally good, but is forced into harsh situations where she must confront complex and grey choices for survival.
- Serious character development narrative with protagonist failures and setbacks, no ridiculous power scaling.
- Detailed world with religions, mythology, and history.
- Magic system based on real world folklore, some minor western-style cultivation elements.
- A crossdressing, bisexual, polyamorous, female MC, taking inspiration from the historical Joan of Arc.

My cover art was provided by MuniWilliam's cover shop on Wattpad. https://www.wattpad.com/story/314550063-cover-shop <<less

𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐛𝐚𝐲.... more>>

Zeke has learned how to harness cursed bloodlines, giving him the ability to fight back. Armed with an arsenal of sacred metal and intricate weapons, Zeke must infiltrate the Moonlight Citadel and take the fight to them.

Leaving behind friends and a trail of fresh corpses, Zeke must carve his way into the heart of darkness. If his mission is successful, no one will ever need to fear the clutches of the night again…
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𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭:
• Brutal combat & magic
• Cursed bloodlines: Vampires, Ghouls, Werewolves, etc
• Anti-hero MC
• Cold & ruthless setting
• Fast-paced action
• Base building elements
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⏱️𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: - | 𝐌𝐨𝐧 | - | - | - | 𝐅𝐫𝐢 | - | <<less

He made many mistakes before but this one was his last.
After 'accidently' destroying one of the reactors that power his city, he was banished.
The only way he can go back and that's if he wants to go back he must venture forth to the land outside the comfort of the walls. ... more>>

He was of course watched by a sadistic angel that hates him as he journeys to find a suitable replacement to get back home. <<less

Short bachelor seeks a tall, powerful BBW and gets more than he bargained for.

Orodan was a an orphaned street rat who clawed his way to the county militia with hard work. However calamitous events unfold and draw him into events bigger than himself and Orodan's battle-loving disposition leads to a warrior's death for him. Only for him to wake up again on the day of.... more>>

In a world of skills, titles and blessings; a smart time looper would perhaps scheme, plan, amass equipment and allies. But not Orodan. If there's one thing he's good at it's stubbornly trying the same thing over and over again via brute force till it's done.

If a wall is in front, going around is not an option. Instead batter it with your head thousands of times till either the wall breaks or you do. And gain skill levels along the way.

(To be posted on Royal Road soon as well) <<less

Pulled back from retirement, Alexander Thustra must guide his appetence down the path of the sword. Even if that means picking back up the blade... more>> he abandoned years ago. <<less

Ko was everything to his parents, a miracle child born when they were at the end of their ropes. A child with a disability, but one he powered through. But when they find out he could Firebend as well as Waterbend, they realized just what he is.... more>>

The Avatar, one of a cycle of legendary figures who bring balance to the world. Instead of letting him go be that they hid him for ten years straight. When tensions run high Ko ends up taking fate into his own hands.

Little does he know that'll change his entire life. Thrust into a world he barely understands, will Ko figure out a way to survive? <<less

Somewhere in an underground city plunged in darkness awoke a boy with blurry memories of a past life he couldn't remember and strange marks on his back.
"To whoever trapped us here, we are no better than animals."
…... more>>

Where Shin one day wakes up in the world he wrote with, as his only weapon, a strange ability that permits him to play with the threads of fate.

(A/N: adding the #bromance manually because scribblehub doesn't have it.) <<less

In a world full of Pokemon, Virah wants to be a Poison Type specialist, a type that’s commonly believed to be weak in terms of power and efficiency, after all, that typing is nigh useless- at least in terms of attacking, but Poison Types aren’t meant for offense anyway, it’s a defensive typing and in the right hands, they can be quite tedious to fight.... more>>

And Virah plans on showing the world just that- what she didn’t plan for though would be her constantly fighting against a criminal organization and being a member of a heroic triad, playing superhero is all well and good but…

… weren’t first year journies supposed to be simple? <<less

He transmigrates into the world of One Piece.
In the beginning, when Monkey D. Luffy invited him to board their ship, Ren joined the Straw... more>> Hat Pirates.
But because he learned his lesson along the way and kept killing the low-health enemies, he had a dispute with other members of the Straw Hat Pirates.
In anger, he quit the Straw Hat Pirates directly.
With a half-blood from the Lunarian race, he unintentionally acquired a Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit, Horse-Horse Fruit, Model: Qilin.
So Ren turned around and joined the Beasts Pirates and became Kaido's son-in-law and Yamato's fiance.
Before the Summit War, faced with Luffy's request for help, he coldly refused.
"Sorry, I don't want to play house with you anymore!"
"From now on, please call me the fourth calamity, Ren, the butcher!"
"Father-in-law, you have been on the throne of the strongest creature on land, sea, and air for too long. It's time to step down and give way to others!"
"I declare that starting today... all members of the new Beasts Pirates must be Mythical Zoan users!" <<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

Xiao Bao, a 33-year-old office worker, receives a second chance to go back in time to when he was just 17. And it doesn't stop there! He also becomes the sole owner of the Second Chance System!... more>>

Want good looks? The body of a greek god? A credit card with infinite money? The Chance System has it all!

Read as Xiao Bao takes revenge on his bullies, captures the hearts of numerous beauties, and establishes his business empire!

This Second Chance System will irrevocably alter his life for the better!

[Welcome to the Second Chance System]
[Welcome package received!]
[Unpacking...]
[Please enter your desired height...]

Warning: This story explores dark themes such as suicide, rape, murder, power dynamics, grooming. If you cannot handle such things. This novel isn't for you. <<less

Kevin had always been content with drifting through life aimlessly. For a decade, he hopped from one academic pursuit to another, while his free time was consumed by video games, TV shows, and hanging out with friends.... more>>

One day he was absent-mindedly scrolling through his social media feed, when an unexpected offer caught his attention—an invitation to embark on a daring mission to save a whole other world. Initially he thought it was some new anime, but that quickly changed as the enchanting image on the post abruptly sprang to life, addressing him directly. Not being able to keep up with what was going on, he found himself agreeing to venture into this other world.

If only he had known earlier that the so-called goddess was nothing but a degenerate weeb, who was hell bent on pulling him down into the mud with her, he would have booked it out of there in a heartbeat!

If you would like to donate, less overtime means more writing.
- patreon.com/user?u=32179448 <<less