* Tale of Tales is a High/Epic Fantasy saga based on the motifs of ancient myths, legends, and forgotten fairytales *... more>>

Senka is no hero, but you never know what is coming for you. And if that burns down your house and family, while you are left blinded by your house’s guardian snake, the outlook becomes grim. So Senka clings to her dog’s back to survive, unaware of the fateful prophecy and the great changes to come. But when a wandering warrior becomes her protector and mysterious strangers join their hounded party through a series of seemingly chance encounters, they all begin to discover that all is not as it seems.

What is pursuing her? And why? Can the strange characters gathering around her on her desperate quest save her from doom? Are they mere puppets of a young, beguiling witch guided by her own hidden motives, or are forgotten shadows rising again from the immeasurable depths of time? A tale of folk fairytales and myths, of swords and sorcery and mythical beings – a unique story of dark times and unsung heroes who may light your way.

Book one, A Strange Bunch, features leading characters of various ages. This is a fantasy with their progression happening slowly throughout the series, with occasional spikes in character power after certain encounters that may or may not be random. Although the book series is written with adult and young adult audiences in mind, it is, in the tradition of such epics as “The Lord of the Rings,” suitable for all ages. Excerpt from the scene depicted on the cover of the first book:

“Above this hellish pack and the rider at the forefront, flurried a ghastly sight – a cloud of dark, endlessly bustling bodies and wings, a swarm of creatures that, through their almost infinite number, produced that great din which had first reached the ears…”

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( Completed and coming soon: The first book of the series will be published in 2022 ) <<less

At twenty-four, Mason Chamberlain had it all. When scandal leaves him with a broken heart, not much could make him believe in love again...until the new governess for his eight-year-old sister arrives.... more>>

He's drawn to her. Despite Mason's good lucks and coveted status, he can't break through her chilly facade. She wants nothing to do with a duke's son. It slowly becomes clear to him that she's running from her past.

Her secret puts his family in jeopardy, but is this love worth the risk? <<less

Rich land owner, Grimwald, once leisurely spending his time hunting and practicing with a sword, with nary a worry in the world, all of a sudden became riches to rags after a painful familial betrayal.
With no one there to protect him from a cruel technicality, and only able to take what he can carry from his land; he sets out with little more than clothes on his back, provisions and bitterness. His life turned into a monotony of dealing with low-lives, greedy merchants and shady characters.
Like in a mad unending loop, he resentfully struggles to find a way to make enough coin for day-by-day life.
After taking out his pent-up anger on a... more>> couple belligerent drunks, a mysterious man sat next to him.
"Wouldn't you rather do something that matters? With a band of loyal brothers?" He asked.
"Oh yeah? Like what? You've got something better to do?" With a gulp from his tankard, Grimwald dismissed the man.
"Things you can't ever tell anyone." The man, unbothered by his attitude, continued.
A brief exchange occurred, after all. Grimwald questioned, and the man answered.
"The Empire's good people can sleep, because our enemies are afraid to."
"Afraid of what?" Grimwald asked, his interest now captured.

"Do you want to find out?" <<less

Rosalind, a young woman who returns to her grandmother's house in Rosewood after her unreliable mother disappoints her once again, hopes to rebuild her relationship... more>> with her grandmother and find stability. However, upon her arrival, she encounters a group of suspicious individuals who refer to themselves as "The Silver Huntsmen" and inquire about a supersized wolf terrorizing the town. As Rosalind navigates these unsettling encounters, she attempts to reconnect with her grandmother, who initially rejects her. With the help of a local archery instructor and her newfound friend, Theo, Rosalind becomes embroiled in a mystery surrounding the alleged wolf and its connection to the town. As the story unfolds, Rosalind discovers the truth behind the wolf's existence, her grandmother's secret experiments, and the true identities and motivations of The Silver Huntsmen. In her quest for understanding and protection, Rosalind must confront her own fears, reconcile with her family's past, and uncover the hidden dangers lurking in the forest of Rosewood. <<less

Ever since catching a glimpse of him while they were both signing up for saving the princess, his attention has been held captive by the handsome mercenary. So Jay is ecstatic when, after weeks of travelling together in the same party, the opportunity finally arises to formally make the man’s acquaintance. But his parade is rained down upon when he catches the other in a lie about his name...Just what reason could the man have to lie about something simple as that?... more>>

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Content warning: A Stolen Princess is a light-hearted short telling the story of the first meeting between two swords for hire. As such, it focuses on the two men and said meeting, so don't expect any actual rescuing of a princess. <<less

The wedding procession treads an isolated path from this world to another and fills the night with its haunting song. Red petals whirl around the wedding sedan, dyeing the air with a nostalgic fragrance. The bedecked groom smiles within the sedan as the scent and melody evoke recollections of the past.... more>>

Memories unspool, starting from the Ghost Festival during which a visit from a mysterious man in an iron mask sent unease rippling through the village. When Xie An, an ostracized young man, met the masked Lord Jing, he could never have foreseen the affection they’d come to share—an affection deepened from dreams both wondrous and comforting, connected by a hair-thin bond that grew strong enough to bend time itself. <<less

Liam has been having a difficult time in college; for some reason, he just hasn't felt "all there." He turns down his best friend's invitation... more>> to the homecoming party to work on homework and sulk instead. However, a chance encounter with a faery gives Liam a chance to attend the party "as someone else." In this case, that means going as a girl! This sudden shift awakens some new feelings in Liam, including feelings about his best friend. <<less

In this urban fantasy novella, you will follow Julius. He sells water filtering systems in Algeria. There is a slight hitch with that, the systems are knockoffs. So, one night, a vampire local comes to him, and attacks him in retribution. That sends Julius on a journey to find aristocratic vampires, who can show him the ropes. How come the vampire who turned him can't do it? ... more>>

A vampire turning another into a vampire is deadly for them. Follow Julius as he travels, and ends up in Hungary, where he meets Ferenc. The very picture of an aristocratic vampire. There is another problem in Julius's life, though. He is fat, and Ferenc is so out of his league, that it is not even funny.

The novella has been written in 1st person, by the perspective of a blogger narrator. It is complete. The updates will be daily.

Disclaimer: This is a comedic piece. Nothing inside of it has been written with the intent to insult someone. Not that I did more than point out some things about my own country, and some commonly known stereotypes. <<less

Two super heroes on a trip for closure are called to Montana help stop a rampaging super. While there they cross paths with a family that has long ago left their past behind. But what other secrets are waiting to come out when both groups meet?... more>>

A crossover between ZoeStorm’s ‘Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow’ and my ‘Dirty Little Secret’. (The latter, unfortunately, having been written to be a patrons/for sale only story… but I hope this still can stand as its own tale. And, hey, it’s just part of the super hero genre experience to not have read everything involved in a crossover. 😅) <<less

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

You can't buy a girl! But in the year 2214, you can. She can whip you into shape, design your diet, be your personal stylist,... more>> and turn you from geek to chic in just one year. What will happen to Harrison when the model he buys isn't quite what he bargained for? <<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

A reverse type of ‘Aladdin’ Story.
(Book 2 of TLCsDestiny Fairy tale books)... more>>

Rangcew, the capital of Commorda, might be flustering about with the upcoming marriage of Cid and Princess Bethany but that doesn’t mean everything is going according to plan for Prince Elton.
Prince Elton, the next in line for the throne, has serious plans to disrupt and force his own father to abandon the title of ‘King’. With this, Prince Elton finds what he needs to make this goal to finally happen!
…The ‘Little Pillager’ knows and has evidence that he needs! He must obtain it without fail!
But to woo the woman, he is in the unknown and feels like he’s the one being wooed instead!

Alison, a thief with a cause, ends up in trouble, only to be caught in a web from the very same person that had brought her family down. Suddenly, she’s become a daughter to another family, with nice dresses and yummy food…This was all to ‘tame’ someone…It is all to woo the Prince…
With reason to ‘play along’, Alison finally finds evidence to reclaim her family’s innocence but…Never thought that she’d ‘stupidly’ fall for the son of that man!
It all just seems so impossible and wrong to go down a certain path, it’s a romance that can’t even be thought of, yet alone acted upon! Then…Why is she so easily lying and pretending like she does want this? Sometimes she even forgets who’s she’s supposed to be entirely and gets swept away by the idiot who claims himself to be a Prince!

Without knowing, they help the other. Without knowing they both become greedy for a certain person’s presence and affection…
Can a thief strive for the position of Queen? Can the Prince speak the words that need to be said?

*I will also be posting this story on RoyalRoad <<less

Through an unfortunate upbringing, Loralle sees what others could not.
There is something wrong with this continent of Mondal and Loralle searches to find a solution.
Troubles arise continuously since her birth because of who she is and what she can do, and she can’t help but become a symbol of hatred for nearly everybody.
With one step closer to helping people, she finds herself taking two steps back to see new problems.
As time goes on Loralle finds that this path is one of loneliness, but she is the only one able to take this journey.
What is her true enemy?
Would it be worth changing the whole world and how people live in... more>> it?
And why is it that Loralle is the only one that could make that choice?
And then…

(I want to re edit this story as I wrote it years ago. I just don’t know when I’ll be doing that…)

Picture from net, I don’t claim any rights to it.

This story is a sequel to ‘Mahnu, An Immortal’s Journey’. I know it may not make much sense but this is also a side story to ‘Universal Creations’.

Sexual content isn’t until towards the end.

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

A novel set in the hyper-space of New Earth according to the prophecies of Blue Star ...

Lukas pulled nearly an all-nighter playing a videogame. And now he's found a temple in the forest that looks strangely reminiscent of it? And there's a pile of armour that matches his favourite character?... more>>

An isekai-style short-story exploration of identity and family. Alternatively, an exploration of a non-central character's path through a story. (But actually both at the same time) <<less

|ONC 2024 AMBASSADORS' PICK · 4X WATTPAD FEATURED| Two years after her older brother's tragic death, anxiety-stricken Maisie and her emotional support cat, Milo, attend the Disney College Program, where they must discover a new life meaning in the most magical place on Earth.... more>>

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The death changed everything.

Milo, an orange tabby, has always wanted a little sibling, but after the tragic loss of his owner's older brother, adoption was put on hold, and he became her Emotional Support Animal. Now, two years later, Maisie's determined to grant Milo's long-overdue wish; however, she's still grieving and overthrown with anxiety, leaving Milo to tag along with her for the famed Disney College Program. Nevertheless, when heartbreak catches him, too, Milo must push past his grief to save himself and his wish.

Maisie Claire is ready to move on but not prepared to leave her family after two years for the DCP. She would've never accepted that offer letter if it hadn't been for her parents helping her get an ESA. Now trapped in an unfamiliar world, Maisie must find a new life meaning while still keeping her brother's memory alive. It starts with discovering the courage to befriend her mysterious suitemate and thanking Milo for everything he's done.

After all, sometimes moving on just takes a little bit of courage.

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*Prompt Used: #24-"A desperate wish, made from the heart, is always answered. Sooner or later.*
*Based on a true story.*
*Contains a subtle, LGBTQ+ subplot because of Disney's Inclusion Key, but it's not the main focus. However, please be respectful.* <<less

Warning: Too much crap in first 3 chapters...
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In short, this is the story of a egosick daring gods, the divine angel Yi Lan... more>> Wei and the cursed dark demon angel Mo Yin Xing's journey to get (to acknowledge) each other. <<less

Ethan never cares for the people standing around him, he lost interest in them a long time ago. He spent his days playing Aldhia, a... more>> popular game that offers its players the ability to cash out real money from just playing. He never expected to run into Chione, one of his school friends, let alone learn the reason she played. Ethan soon found himself being a coach with one goal, to accompany Chione as they chase after her goals. <<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

patreon.com/user?u=4175175
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQQV1KJ8 <<less

Based on prompt;... more>>

'You are a professional Matchbreaker. The opposite of a matchmaker, you're hired by concerned friends, disapproving parents, jealous exes, desperate nerds, and everyone in between to break up an existing relationship from the shadows.'

With added lines; 'Then one day, you're hired to break your own relationship. Of course, you aren't going to do that but you have to give the client something. Hilarity ensues.' <<less

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

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

A simple romantic tale of a... girl meeting a... boy. Trust and love both take time to grow, but growing together is also a lot of fun.... more>>

A handful of disclaimers and claims by the Author:

First, this is fan fiction, set in the “Amaranthine Saga” universe written by Forthright. The story and characters, on the other hand, are wholly my own (fault). I highly encourage you to be familiar with the stories from the “Amaranthine Saga” before reading this; the latter half of this story will make a whole lot more sense if you do.

Second, this is a relatively short and stand-alone story. The completed story should clock in around 10,000 words, so please do not expect a novel, let alone a series.

Third, while this is a romantic story, I’ve never been a fan of the usual romance “misunderstanding” tropes. Think of this as more of a romantic slice-of-life story than an action or traditional romance story.

Finally, thank you for reading. :) <<less