Story of The Detester, an organisation specialised in extracting valuable resources from all over the continent, and how their lives changed after a mission gone wrong.... more>>

The reincarnation part of the story starts in chapter 7.
The world-view of the reincarnated being changes with newfound information.

No Isekai, no OP-ness.

Inspired by the adventum contest’s second theme (reincarnated as X).
Contains minute amounts of the third theme (Combination of magic and technology).

PS: genres and tags are a pain <<less

An artefact that can rewrite time itself, and cause the past to catch up to the altered past. Such a thing should not be used without careful planning. If you are not careful, you might end up changing more than intended. ... more>>

The ripple effects of one well-intentioned change ends up causing more changes than foreseen, and now it will be three days before the artefact can be used to change things back.

Can 'Kiara' hide the fact that just yesterday everybody called her 'Sean'? Can she put things back to the way they were? Does she actually want to, or does she just feel that she should want to? <<less

Waking to strange sounds next to his window, a young man soon struggles to explain the creepy events that seem to follow him on Halloween night as he goes for a drive. When he picks up a strange woman named simply "Angie", he will find himself transformed, terrorized, and trapped in a nightmare. ... more>>

Horror novella with transformational elements. Spooky and unsettling.

This will also be posted on Royal Road. <<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

A one-second emotional journey of a 6-year-old facing his father's suicide.

Mages in North America seem to have it all – typically from well-off families, and able to manipulate their environment in ways most of the world would never believe. They don’t even have to bother with the mundane details of life like housework, thanks to their sensitives, who also make a useful source for extra magical energy. After all, sensitives have no use for it themselves, and if mages weren’t meant to make use of it, then the sensitives would obviously have some way to prevent that. That a mage can transform a sensitive physically, with no restrictions beyond overall mass and basic biological viability, whereas magic tends not to work directly on any other... more>> living thing, is only further proof. And look at the way they live on their own, barely a step above animals. It’s better for them to belong to a mage.

Sensitives in North America live on the edge of society and survival – typically so paranoid they avoid hospitals and anything else that could lead to being tracked, many of them with little or no education and no legal identity or existence. Mages exist, and mages want sensitives for some reason, but no one ever comes back to explain what that reason is. Waiting every day for the hunters to notice them doesn’t lead to much motivation or hope for the future. And once they’re captured, they’re the property of someone with a terrifying amount of power over them. Anything is better than capture.

Mages are born to be the masters, and sensitives are born victims. Or are they?

Jax’s life is turned upside-down when he’s caught by the hunters and sold to a mage. Andreas is still mourning for his previous sensitive, though, unconsciously creating a difficult standard for Jax to live up to, all the more so while still struggling to come to terms with this new reality as Andreas’ sensitive.

A runaway sensitive isn’t what Van expects at the mental health centre. Is this a hunter trap, set for him and the rest of the Donovan family by the hunters? The hunters would, after all, love to see them cross the line openly and finally do something they can be charged with. Either way, Miranda’s genuinely in trouble, and he can’t just abandon her to it.

Snatching a sensitive out from under the hunters and hiding her is odd behaviour for a mage – but then, Catherine is an odd mage, living in disgrace in the old servants’ quarters of her grandmother’s house, responsible for cooking and housework. Lila owes Catherine her freedom; is there a way to help Catherine achieve her own, and at what price?

Tension is building between traditionally-minded mages and those advocating change; the Donovans and their allies are increasingly active in trying to improve life for free sensitives and protect tame ones. Then hunters find a copy of Van’s book about mages and sensitives… in the hands of a free sensitive. With charges of sedition and immorality against Van, for writing unbiased observations rather than accepted “truth” and for allowing it to reach free sensitives, the outcome of this hearing is going to have consequences far beyond his own fate.

*** Yin-Yang includes a small amount of profanity and no graphic sex or on-screen violence. However, sex and gender roles and relationships within the mage/sensitive subculture are non-traditional in mainstream North American terms. The key criterion in a primary relationship is not relative sex or gender, but the pairing of mage and sensitive; given the transformation of sensitives by their mages, physical sex is non-absolute for a sensitive, and gender identity can vary as in anyone else. ***

*** The way mages treat sensitives is extremely varied and, in some cases is outright abusive. The struggle against that is pretty much the point of the book. If you will be triggered by this, please, don't read Yin-Yang! *** <<less

A human shaman and healer returns from several years with the mysterious shyani, accompanied by her shapeshifting puma best friend. A valued friend, from her previous identity as a male student physician, has acquired an old shyani book, and extremists will not tolerate its presence in human hands. But back in human lands, the question arises: which world does she belong in?... more>>

Generations ago, human explorers found a continent inhabited by an utterly alien culture of shapeshifting weyres and the shyani, humanoids who prefer dusk and dawn. A truce of sorts was eventually reached: humans claimed the rich lowlands, and the shyani and weyres retain the highlands. Along the border, practicality often rules, but on either side, old grudges linger in some hearts.

As a student physician, Corin tried to take his own life, unable to bear the countless tiny wounds inflicted over twenty-one years of lying to himself in order to be, or pretend to be, socially acceptable. At the last improbable instant, intervention came, in the form of a spirit fox, who led him away from the existence he’d known in the lowlands and into the highlands. There, a puma weyre rescued him, and a shyani shaman helped him find his true self and offered a rebirth, a life with no more lies, and an important role to fill.

Now a shaman and healer in her own right, Vixen who was once Corin learns that the one human who mattered to her in her previous life, then a fellow University student, has come into possession of an old shyani book, and the more fanatical shyani and weyres will stop at nothing to reclaim it and punish Jared. Even though it means going back into the lowlands and facing Jared as a woman, she can’t bear to just look the other way. This should be a short visit, just long enough to see the book into the proper hands and make sure Jared will not be killed for having it, and then she can return to the shyani community that has accepted her as their shaman. And, of course, her feline best friend Dayr insists on coming with her.

But Jared is now a Lord, with considerable wealth and power, and his response to her presence isn’t one she expected. After years living with the shyani, she sees everything around her from a new perspective, and that makes it difficult to keep to the plan of making as few waves as possible. As an honoured guest in a highborn house, with only Jared aware that she has ever been anyone else, Vixen finds herself questioning where she belongs: with Dayr and the shyani, who accept her gender without question but have to make allowances for her differences, or with humans, in the culture she grew up in even though her past would mean a major scandal?

*** Trigger warning: there are scenes of Vixen's previous life, which include some difficult moments and culminate in an (obviously unsuccessful) attempt at suicide before she finds her true self and a better life. Please be careful! *** <<less

When Ethan goes to college and finds himself isolated, alone and close to the edge, a surprise visit from an old friend acts as a test to see if he can rekindle the fight inside, face his traumatic past and discover the truth of what has been hurting him for so long. Will he be able to find the courage to face his test and discover his true self?... more>>

CW: Suicidal thoughts, Abuse, internalized transphobia, D/s Kink. One Shot. <<less

A complete, short vampire story, set in the Neolithic era (with speculative liberties taken). ... more>>

Happy Spooky Season!

CW: violence, gore, sexual situations (not explicitly detailed). <<less

A revised and expanded version of this story, with significant edits to every chapter and a brand new epilogue, is now available to buy online:
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Show-Girl-Alyson-Greaves-ebook/dp/B0B38VSSP7/
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Show-Girl-Alyson-Greaves-ebook/dp/B0B38VSSP7/
Itch.io: https://alysongreaves.itch.io/show-girl... more>>

All $5 and up subscribers to my Patreon can also download the epub for this new version for free: https://www.patreon.com/alysongreaves

This older version will remain online for as long as possible.

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When the last-minute trade show girls Alex booked to help show off his boss’ exciting new project contract an even more last-minute illness, someone has to step in and fill their shoes. And it definitely isn’t going to be Alex’s boss. <<less

Teenage supervillain Shudder was once the assistant to would-be world conqueror Dr. Tlön. However, in the two years since her mentor's arrest she's been reduced... more>> to a low-level freelance criminal, a small fish in an ocean of alien mercenaries, secretive syndicates, and superhumans with the power to crumble buildings in seconds. Her directionless, apathetic life is shaken when the shadow of Dr. Tlön's mind-altering technology reappears. With no one willing to listen to her, and only a minor psychic power to help, Shudder must investigate whether someone else is building a global-scale mind control device. <<less

School is doing different events for girls and boys, and two absolute dorks decide they'd rather do the stuff girls get to do.

World peace isn’t as great as most thought it’d be. On the continent of Moravia, eight empires have united humanity into a coalition of kingdoms that killed the world’s gods and have sworn to uphold peace amongst mortals. But sorcerers prevail among the ruling class and the only way to subvert power is through duels and tournaments, which common people can never hope to win. Even the right to create an independent nation is locked behind a tournament.... more>>

Mattiew and Adriana Nikoliades try their best to live a settled life as a former pirate and a runaway heiress. But despite their efforts, Adriana’s father inflicted his daughter with a debilitating curse that would end in her death. He threatens Mattiew to fight on his behalf against the world’s most powerful sorcerers and nobles in the Bellirex, a tournament that acts as the world’s pathway to kingship. But as a man without a drop of sorcerous blood, Mattiew has to get old partners in crime on board with a near-blasphemous lie. The young couple have to decide to either save themselves and hand a corrupt noble more power or stick to their principles and try to overthrow one of the most entrenched noble houses in the world. All before Mattiew gets turned to ash by the Sunkiller, a favorite to win the Bellirex, or Adriana's parents catch on to her conspiracy.

New chapter everyday. <<less

Something short I wrote in high school while I was still coming to terms with my identity. I hope it resonates.

|WATTPAD FEATURED| Nineteen-year-old Stella must overcome her fear of horses, in order to save her reputation as a Grove Station Farms riding instructor.... more>>

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Stella does not believe she will ever get back in the saddle, but that doesn't mean she still feels a connection with the farm where she teaches. To save her reputation and regain her confidence, she has get on the farm's newest steed, Monkey.

Monkey is like no other horse. He senses Stella's fear and does everything in his power to give her the love and joy she lost. Sometimes he acts out, yes, and sometimes he bites, but that does not mean he wants to hurt the birthday girl. The greatest gift he can give Stella is a lesson that will change everything she knows about horses.

Stella wants to win her battle, but she can't do it alone. What if she falls again? Curses become blessings, but that's only after enough work is put into the goal. With the help of her noble steed, Stella needs to open the door to the life she once had, even if it means putting up with her sarcastic student, Maise, and learning that sometimes the best way to overcome fear is to fight fear itself.

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Word Count: 5,000-6,000 <<less

Lost in the depths of the Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater Provincial Park, Ranger Kates meets a mysterious hermit who may very well have a connection with the decade-old legend of the Ghost of Ontario.... more>>

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Ranger Kate wants only one thing: to see her son, whom she lost to a canoe accident ten years ago. The opportunity comes when she and her partner, Ranger Amelia, attend the 24-Hour Ghost of Ontario Challenge in the Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater Provincial Park. Legend has it that a ghost haunts it with his mysterious lullaby, "Lucilla", and the only way to connect with him is for two individuals to brave the lakes.

Ihaan never expected to find Ranger Kate on Red Squirrel Lake, said to be the birthplace of the ghost. He and his eagle friend, Ro, band together to win her trust, which is crucial for Ihaan's Guardian Trial. It's the only way for him to learn whether he is truly dead or not.

Fate turns to reality, and suddenly, the legend of the ghost is more real than Ihaan and Kate think. What will happen when the Spirit Animals come and try to interfere with their long-lost memories? Will Kate and Ihaan defeat them, or will they lose themselves to the hands of Ontario's Beast?

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*Ihaan is pronounced "I-an".*

Word Count: 7,000-7,500 <<less

|7X WATTPAD FEATURED · AMBYS 2023 SHORTLIST| Twelve-year-old Will is a dragon. He's a member of the Water Clan that thrives in the Bermuda Triangle. His parents abandoned him seven years ago and never returned, leaving Will with just a magic necklace and the Ocean to guide him.... more>>

Alone on a tropical island, his world will change when he meets her... a beautiful, young girl named Maddie. All he wants is to spend the rest of his life with her, which proves to be both a grave and miraculous mistake.

A chain of events brings the two tweens together on the famous Carnival Ecstasy, where they must learn the truth behind the Bermuda Triangle, in order to save Will's legacy. However, darkness is in the air, as well as something that challenges the dragons' future once and for all.

Who/What is the monster that dooms ships and planes to the bottom of the Triangle? What does it want from Will? His parents abandoned him for a reason, but only the young dragon can figure it out. <<less

Frank gets diagnosed with a condition that puts an end to his weightlifting career. His girlfriend, Rebecca, leaves him just as she hears the news. Now, without a mean to support himself, Frank goes out and tries to find a job. He stumbles upon the animal shelter, and there, he finds that his life doesn't have to be without a meaning, after all. ... more>>

The novella is complete and updated daily. <<less

When Peter is forced into participating in a Secret Santa gift exchange at the magical malpractice insurance firm he works he must find a gift to get the new guy, but a mix-up ends up transforming their relationship for the better.... more>>

This is a 6102 word long transgender erotica complete with egg cracking, wholesome transformation, gender feels, and two women fucking!

CW: Anxiety, Minor anxiety attack, Girldick and girldick accessories, Sex, Swearing, Weed Use <<less

Niklaus is a typical orc in an untypical age. Although he has a wife, twin sons, and an office job, his blood longs for the... more>> ancient ways. For bloodshed and the glory of battle. As the petty frustrations and humiliations of modern life mount, Nik is on track for an explosive eruption when old ways meet new. <<less

A journal of a year in another place.... more>>

A slice of life isekai on a fantasy tropical island with occasional supernatural spookiness, told in the format of daily journal entries.

Was updated daily. Now complete. <<less

Have you ever thought of what your suicide note would look like? Well, I have. ... more>>

And what do you do when there isn’t really anything you want to say to anyone?

Who would you even address it to?

Well, I just had a creative spark for what I’d say. And I might share this on my social media someday…
Sure I haven’t checked my social media accounts for years but if I post something, at least someone might see it sometime, right?

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Posting here because I think it might be a good read.
Not sure about the correct tags to use for this. I added all that seemed relevant. <<less

Lena lives alone. Always has, since she lost everything she loved. Trapped in her ostentatious mansion during a snowstorm, a familiar, unwelcome guest in the night might just take what little Lena has left...... more>>

The Old Brand-New is a sci-fi psychological horror thriller about regret, memories, and why using your own brain as a template for android AIs is a terrible idea. <<less

Lacey is tired. Her boyfriend Jacks has a confession. Will his revelation and peculiar trinket bring them together or tear them apart?... more>>

A short and sweet magically trans story about a couple's conversation and the discoveries of how it can feel to be loved as yourself. <<less

What if you could visit a temple and through no work of your own cheat your way into enlightenment?
Don't ask for something you're not... more>> willing to receive.
This is a work of trans horror/gender horror, with all that implies.
CW: Ambiguous identity death, unreality, Implied child abuse/neglect
Cover art by Toyen (Tous les éléments (Les quatre éléments) [1950]) <<less