Due to his foster guardians' plot, Xie Yi grows up never noticing he was the leader of a Demon Sect terrifying the country. Missing any... more>> sort of common knowledge other than cultivation, Xie Yi listens to their words without question. The only thing they can't control is who he takes an interest in. In his mindless pursuit of the Virtuous Sect's leader, Shi Yue, he ends up committing countless unspeakable crimes despite meaning well.
Finally, his path ends with his sect offering him the dead body of his beloved.
Terrified and finally understanding everything, Xie Yi commits suicide - and wakes up hundreds of years in the past.
This time, he won't become the leader of the Demonic Sect. He will... become the Virtuous leader's disciple! Yep! <<less

Roxanne Kindley is just a regular high-school girl. She has a few friends, a few people she'd rather avoid, and an infatuation with a girl she's never spoken to. Pretty typical.... more>>

Things take a strange turn however, when Roxy helps a bizarrely intelligent wolf while on a walk through the woods behind her house. Not long after, a certain girl takes a sudden interest in her, and Roxy can only begin to wonder where this will lead as it seems her new friend holds a terrifying secret.

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Accompany Claire Lionheart-the newest addition of the decaying paramilitary company known as Cerberus-in her quest to exterminate the specters, demonic creatures awakened by the harbinger... more>> of human extinction. Under the command of a newly established CEO, Claire will face many threats in order to bring peace to the world and reclaim the life that was taken from her. Can the company's new CEO save it from disbandment, and the world from sinking into chaos? Will Claire prove a useful asset in the war against demons, hybrids and gods as a mere human? <<less

To live a quiet life away from high society, 14-year old Alex left home and created a new identity. She changed her name as well as her gender. ... more>>

The catch? She'd lose it all if anyone found out.

To prevent exposure, Alex stayed in the side lines and avoided unnecessary interactions. Her cold demeanor drove the other students away. They eventually learned to leave her alone. After that, it didn't take long for two years to pass by as she spent her days in blissful peace.

Her secluded life had kept her safe. 

Until…

That shattered when Logan Parker caught her with extensions in her hair, make-up on her face, heels on her feet and boobs in her dress.

Not one to give up, Alex needed to fool him.

But how?

How will she keep this web of lies afloat? Will her true identity stay as a secret? Or will her borrowed time be over? 

Take a peek and discover the biggest secret in this fiction world!

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Neo Akihabara Meipouchou is a story about maids, martial arts, magical girls, love, politics, mecha, catpeople, and growing up in a society based around anime. In the far future, anime fans have annexed Paris, renaming the city to Neo Crystal Tokyo and ruling the populace with advanced military technology and private maid armies. Trained in the arts of cooking, cleaning, and assassination, these elite maid soldiers serve powerful politicians and their families, acting to further their masters' interests. Political alliances are beginning to fray, and maids from different houses increasingly find themselves at odds with one another—and with underground liberation movements.... more>>

Aina Dufort is a new maid in the education minister's household. Her incredible strength makes her an ideal maid-in-training, but she'll have to learn to control her power—and her emotions. She'll contend with powerful enemies, fight for love, and struggle to survive in a world that sees her as a tool of death. <<less

Vivian was a special being. First a god-like book, then a girl, who was unaware of her true self.... more>>

Until the day, everything crashed down. They labeled her a monster, and the realization hit her as that was all she would ever be.
On that fateful day, she also found her mortal mother linked her to two mortal boys, a vampire and a warlock. Though one twin was destined to perish. If he died, she would too.

A dilemma since she wanted to live, even if it was to spite all others. But was that possible? After all, she was the goddess the evil coven worshiped!

Can she save the boy? Will she allow everyone to define her? Or will she walk her own path, even if it dooms the world? <<less

Commander Liao Shan gets back to the Imperial capital with his cavalry troop after a month in the badlands, to find he has a new mission: escorting a convoy of treasure to the Kingdom of Qiu, an ally of the Empire in the far north-west. To complicate matters, the treasure includes the beautiful young Sixth Prince Yan Jinhai, forced against his will to enter the harem of the vicious King. As the journey progresses, Liao Shan finds his conscience and his heart increasingly in conflict with his orders. And it doesn’t help that the young Prince, kept a virtual prisoner in the Imperial Palace, is hell-bent on escape.... more>>

As the journey continues and the relationship between them deepens, events are building which will rock the Empire and turn both their lives upside down. <<less

Efrain Belacore, lich and erudite necromancer, was just trying to enjoy a cup of tea with a morning book. Then that over-excited paladin just... more>> had to kill herself, with his pendulum no less. Now Efrain has been drawn into a much larger story than he had wanted, caught between a powerful chruch, its young champions, and an mysterious curse. Join in a hilarious and fascinating journey as Efrain and his unexpected students explore from the holy capital of Anogrrah to the magical continent of Pasgrima, as shadowed conspiracies and ancient secrets rise to meet them. <<less

More than a hundred years into the future and the world has been through hell and back, not that ancient history matters to Terry as his girlfriend of three years dumps him in the middle of a park. As a way to distract him, his twin sister convinces him to dive into the newest fantasy VRMMO with her. Reluctantly agreeing, neither of them could have known the adventure of self discovery Terry would find himself plunged into.... more>>

A mishap in character creation leaves him stranded far from his sister, with a randomly generated character and plethora of problems. The first problem, of course, is the fact that he appears to be a demon girl, and the second? A gorgeous redhead with her sword at his throat. <<less

A slowly dying android with a thirst for battle faces a world of insurmountable odds: very nice plant people. How long will they last? How many fights will they win? Who is the mysterious Terran? And what is the point of human independence if you aren't human? All will be answered beyond. ... more>>

(A Human Domestication Guide Story) 18+

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“...would you like to become my servant... or something...” ... more>>

This is no fantasy world. No superpowers exist, neither does magic. He’s an ordinary middle school student. He doesn’t have any hobbies, nor anything to look forward to as he lives his tedious and unchanging life every day.

Normally, there would be no point telling his story.

However, one day, something strange happens. He accidentally stumbles upon a strange girl. Immediately he notices her unusual appearance—one of her eyes is concealed under a black eyepatch.

Caught up in utter confusion, he barely notices when the girl asks him to become her ‘servant’, but doesn’t give him any time to respond as she runs away.

As it turns out soon, the girl appears to be completely detached from the real world. She pretends to be strong and tough, but it doesn’t take much to reveal her bashful and cowardly side.

The protagonist—Fujioka Takao—initially driven by curiosity, decides to put up with the eccentric girl, but at some point, the situation gets out of his control.

Thus begins his story, which quickly proves to be the story of his youth.

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- This is the first novel I’m ever writing, so expect a lot of mistakes, especially in the first chapters. I think I’m trying my best, though.
- This is primarily a slice of life story, so it may be slow at times. I really apologize for that.
- Character on cover made in charat.me/avatarmaker <<less

Jessica has always loved two things: Acting and the magical girls.... more>>

So when some demonic spirit appears before her and invites her into the demon army to fight against the magical girls? It couldn’t be more perfect!

Using her skills as an actress, infiltrating her idols’ enemies should be a piece of cake! <<less

"You're not about to carry me out in bridal style again, are you?"... more>>

"Do you want me to?" He couldn't help but smirk. Her face from their date surfaced in his memories. He found it just as amusing as back then. Revenge never tasted sweeter. Would she make the same reaction right now?

It was tempting but the venue wasn't the best place for it.

"No!" Eve protested a little too loudly. She pressed her fingers against her mouth and scanned the premise. As she predicted, hundreds of eyes watched them. A groan escaped her lips. She buried her face on the side of his chest, inhaling his cologne.

"Are you sure?" Ambryan asked, genuinely concerned now. He held her chin and raised it. His violet eyes met her hazel ones. The blush on her cheeks had magnified in saturation. He couldn't tell anymore if it came from embarrassment or the alcohol.

Either way, it intrigued him on how much redder she could possibly be.

He leaned down and whispered in her ear. "I'd be gentle this time."

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Eve faced the most difficult decision in her life when an opportunity landed on her desk. And that is? To join a special dating site for the most eligible bachelor of the country,

Her boss.

As a secretary, Eve knew affiliations between her and her boss were forbidden. She must stay in his shadow where she didn't pose a threat to his lovers and his admirers. She had taken measures to fit the job, even changing her style of appearance.

Ambryan Hathaway, CEO of Eros Productions, disliked false information. The only ones he allowed were the ones he initiated himself. In order to please his mother, he had participated in the game of love with a string of flings.

Unfortunately, his mother had enough. She must find a way for him to open his eyes and his heart to meeting the right girl. That one spark would be enough for her son to consider marriage.

And who would be the better candidate than his own secretary?

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"I'm just scared somehow that you're not even real."
"And what if I wasn't? What if I wasn't, but wanted to be?"... more>>

When Timothy Crow gets the ability to turn into a girl whenever he goes swimming, his first reaction is to panic, resulting in his near-death by drowning.
Of course, the one who shows up to save him is his best friend Alex. Alex, who Timothy has been trying to avoid meeting in person recently.
Timothy decides to use this second identity to rekindle the bond between him and his friend, but he seems to be missing something.
What will happen when Alex takes an obvious liking to the mysterious girl he met at the lake, who doesn't seem to exist in the light of day?
Why has his depression so suddenly vanished?
Why does being a different person feel so much better?
In the hottest summer in decades, as a comet with allegedly magical properties circles Earth, a seemingly normal boy sets out on a journey toward self-discovery and love. <<less

On a ravaged Earth, Kayla survives by using her uncanny ability to locate tradable artifacts in the rubble. But when someone starts hunting her, she'll be forced to team up with her biggest rival...... more>>

A riveting dystopian adventure with a supernatural twist!

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Some secrets are better left buried...

Kayla is a scavenger, driven to search the ruins of abandoned cities for artifacts in exchange for critical life-saving supplies. But, the rarest artifacts are found in the most dangerous ruins-those under control by the OmniLab traders.

Carl is one of those traders-and Kayla's invaded his district. He's determined to stop her and the best way to do that is to recruit her. The only problem?

Kayla hates traders.

When a powerful man intent on revenge starts hunting her, Kayla realizes the only way to save herself may be to accept Carl's offer. But that would mean surrendering to OmniLab and giving up everything she knows.

Only everything isn't quite what it seems.

Including OmniLab.

And Kayla's in a lot of trouble. <<less

In a queer adaptation of the 1999 film “She’s All That”, Zoey, the student body president and the unofficial most popular girl in school is the envy of her classmates. But her popularity is in question when her quarterback boyfriend, Tyler, leaves her for head cheerleader Olivia. Out of desperation, Zoey makes a seemingly impossible bet. She has six weeks to turn the new boy in school, loner Lance, into the school’s next prom queen while trying to win back Tyler and take down Olivia.... more>>

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Samara is a demon who travels through a tear in dimensions to satisfy her curiosity about humans and their world. She is taken with the primitive charm of the human world, and especially enjoys their tasty food. But as she grows closer to her new human companions, demands from the demon realm pressure her to return. Samara must decide if her budding relationships with humans, specifically a Holy Knight named Kivani, are worth abandoning her life in the demon realm.... more>>

Fallon is a human who has spent the years since her sister’s murder preparing for revenge. When she comes of age to join the Holy Knights, it’s the perfect opportunity. She just has to pretend to be a boy and be the best initiate to gain access to her target. Unfortunately, an infuriating boy is always a step ahead in the challenges. As Fallon puts all her training to the test, she learns that the truth may not be what it seems. And the boy who might ruin her chance may actually be able to help her. <<less

Lexi has a terrifying encounter while in an abandoned asylum... She's strangely compelled to investigate and discovers a cute monster.... more>>

Thanks to my editor: BlueTinge, who works very hard to keep me in line.

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In The Chronicles of Krarshe, embark on a thrilling journey as Krarshe ventures beyond the comforts of home in search of excitement. Yet, destiny has other plans for him. Entrapped in a cataclysmic battle to safeguard the mortal realm's future, Krarshe must embrace his unexpected role as a hero. Sometimes, even against our own desires, fate impels to heed the call of destiny.... more>>

Inspired by the captivating stories shared by his free-spirited grandfather, Krarshe embarks on a journey to seek his own adventures, and finds himself enrolling in a prestigious magic school. But, his naïve expectations crumble upon discovering that this realm is far from the utopia he imagined. In this world, where corruption lives and magic holds unfathomable power, The Chronicles of Krarshe: The Hearts of Men weaves a spellbinding narrative of self-discovery, insidious machinations, and profound friendships. <<less

What would you do in a world you don't know? For Alexander, now renamed Ultima, he decides to stay with the same organization that has... more>> enslaved and hypnotized him, and face the incoming dangers alongside it. What is that danger? Nothing less than the dreaded players, who in their own reality are only playing the game known as 'Reality Dive' <<less

They took everything from him. Today he will take something back...... more>>

In a not too distant future, delinquents are sentenced to serve their communities by becoming part machine. Once they are transformed into Cyborgs, they must follow orders from their superiors, the mysterious corporation known as Bionic Corp. Any Cyborg who fails to submit will be terminated.

Atlas Contreras is a Cyborg army deserter, trying to survive in the wake of his escape. When a ghost from his past returns looking for revenge, he must face the sins of his past.

Chase Huxley never wanted to be a hero, but when he was framed for a crime he didn't commit and thrust into a world of danger and corruption, he begins to rethink his life plans.

The duo teams up in an attempt to solve a mystery and deliver justice to the victims of Bionic Corp's corruption. <<less

In a town no one remembers in a state most ignore former e-sports gamer Em is doing everything they can to escape the memories of their former life. On the run from the grief and guilt that has defined them from the murder of their ex-girlfriend, all they want to do is forget all that has happened and make something anew. When the cute trans barista they had befriended finally gets the courage to ask them on a date this seems like the perfect opportunity. Reality is rarely that kind though as they quickly learn when the monster’s they’ve tried to bury suddenly reappear and Em is forced to confront what they’ve been seeking to... more>> ignore for the hope of finding love once more.

Author's Note: Hide0us_Replica is a queer romance and psychological thriller novel I've been writing for the last two years. Partially to get more attention to it (posting it on Amazon hasn't done much) and also to add more content to my Patreon I decided to start posting it here chapter to chapter. You don't have to worry about this being dropped midway as the entire novel is already written and self-edited. I'll post the first 5 chapters initially and then the rest will be posted two chapters a week on Monday. I'm looking forward to hearing feedback from everyone. I know this isn't the traditional type of novel for this site but I hope you all will be receptive to it anyways.

Addm: The story is very slight near future, which functionally only means that the game all the protagonist play is a full dive VR headset with haptic feedback. It's not enough that I feel comfortable including the 'sci-fi' genre tag I just didn't want readers to be confused when they see it.

TW: Sexual Assault, Alcoholism, Suicide, Doxxing, Manipulation, Homophobia, Transphobia

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“Future will only set in stone when it becomes the present.”... more>>

Wei Liuying is a concubine daughter in Prime Minister’s Residence. A lowly existence with barely anyone who cares for her. She had to rely on her wits and manipulate others to stay alive.

When the main daughter suddenly changed overnight, the others were dragged to keep up with her pace. Wei Liuying was no exception, and she had to adapt to the sudden power structure’s shift inside the residence.

The main daughter laughed and looked at her with contempt, “Trying to scheme at me who knows everything like the back of my hand? You’re nothing more than a villain who’ll die a miserable death.”

When the only one who cared for her was harmed by her father and so-called family, Wei Liuying laughed to Heaven as tears trailed on her cheek.
“If you truly wish for me to be the villain, fine. I’ll be one.”

In the midst of the raging flames of succession’s war and rebellions, Wei Liuying had to stand up for herself and fight for her survival. <<less

With a few things in the dark of one’s knowledge, the Princess Consort Olivia thinks of ways to entertain herself and ends up saving her life in the process. Her maid, taking the fall and dying in her place, the Princess now decides that she can leave her warmonger of a husband and find her father. First things first, she needs to somehow not only leave the palace, but leave her status as a maid…The time of being abandoned was over, now it was time to leave with her good mate, Theo.
The problem was, this vixen ‘Venus’ was giving her too much troubles and delaying her departure too much! ... more>>

Having to deal with the vixen, and having to find her father, she feels that nothing is going right! Luckily, Theo helps Olivia with many things, from as simple as leaving a mark upon someone, to as big as flying far and returning with news…Which sometimes Olivia gets wrong…
Then, unexpectedly, the warmonger makes an appearance…
“Ah, hehe, Your Highness…I don’t know what you’re talking about…”

Only slight references to sex.
Set in the same place as ‘Compelled Substitution’. Could be somewhat a sequel.
(Cover from net, I do not claim any rights to it)
Most of this book has been read out by me, the author, and is posted under highlights in twitch, under the same name. https://www.twitch.tv/tlcsdestiny/videos
I will be posting this on Royal Road as well. <<less

Lord Nightfall should be crushing villagers with an iron fist. Instead that fist stuffs their face with disgusting pizza rolls.... more>>

But buried in this shapeshifter's slovenly hide is a warrior who's been through hell in every sense. That warrior's gonna have to reawaken quick. Rivals, lackeys, arcade gaming, dungeon diving, spider infestations, village management, late nights getting drunk off rat's blood, monster hunting, darkworld dealings—they'll face it all with a devil's smile and a "fuck it" attitude.

Now releasing on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6S8JX74
(Book 1 is out, with Books 2 and 3 95% done.)

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