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After centuries of endless wars, the three greatest nations of the continent have come together in peace. As a symbol of their cooperation, they have worked together to establish the Grand Academy of Spiritual, Martial, and Arcane Arts, a place where the best and brightest of each nation can gather on neutral ground and share knowledge, techniques, and cultures. Can the peace truly last, or is the academy just another proxy for the constant conflicts the three nations face?

None of that matters to Lee Jia, a homeless young girl who's biggest concern is surviving the winter. But when she accidentally stumbles into the academy in search of a new place to stay, her destiny is changed forever. Determined to carve out a new place for herself and make the most of her good fortune, Lee Jia dives head first into the world of magic and martial arts.

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Fates Parallel is my first serious attempt at writing a story, and a personal love letter to Eastern fantasy and xianxia stories. It's heavily inspired by East Asian culture, folklore, and mythology, with what is likely going to be a decidedly Western artistic license. I try to write every day, with a goal of about 45,000 words per month (~1500 per day). Chapter lengths are around 3000 words on average, releasing on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Cover art drawn by the incredibly talented Tsuu (TsurotArtistry).
Full art album: https://imgur.com/a/ooQqtWb
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Sixteen-year-old Thenio Iterune has a simple plan for his life: Work hard. Do well in school. Become a qualified wizard. Earn a good living. And maybe even make his parents proud of him someday.... more>>

Unfortunately, the plan isn't going too well....

Thenio's magic power is becoming increasingly difficult to control, which leads to a series of accidents that are about to cost him his hard-earned spot at the Kafron Royal Academy of Magic. And things don't get any better when he finally discovers the source of his problems: He has an extremely rare and unstable magic affinity. And it's going to do more than just get him expelled. It's probably going to get him killed.

Before he knows it, Thenio has gone from diligent student to disabled dropout. And forget about career plans...he'll be lucky if he even lives long enough to need a job in the first place.

Enter Iggy, a tiny black dragon who loves chasing birds and has a remarkable nose for magic. He takes an immediate liking to the scent of Thenio's unique magic and convinces his wizard partner, Ariom, to help find a way to stabilize it.

Are a genius enchanter and his slightly crazy dragon familiar enough to keep a chronically explosive boy alive? Maybe. But that's before demons get added into the mix....

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Updates are irregular at the moment, but I'll get back to a weekly schedule as soon as I can.

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Leon was just about to start his new life. Finally, he got everything on track and got himself a place in the late 22nd century; then, his life ended. His bad luck did not end there; he was pushed off the Rainbow Road of Reincarnation, ending up in a totally different world. A new body, a new life, but his original brain. He may have been angry about it, but this was a new opportunity. A new lease on life, and this time, it would not be wasted with toiling away for others just to get a shot at a normal life. In this life, it was time to build up his own place with... more>> his own rules!

---- Author's notes:

Hey-ho! I ain't planning to introduce world-changing, thought-provoking ideas here. It is all for the plain and simple reason of having some fun! What you need to be aware of:

- Yes, this is an isekai story. No, there are no 'cheats' or systems involved with gaining skills. He is just a guy reincarnating with a gene-modified brain, so it explains why he can remember things and be smart. That is it. Think of it as him having a perfect memory.
- The story mostly focuses on kingdom-building stuff and slice-of-life elements, not on conquest or curb stomping others. The main conflict will be centered around wars, yes, but it won't be one guy vs. the world or something like that. Magic is going to play a big role in building up the territory, as I plan to branch out into magic technology later on. I am going to rely heavily on magic because I am mostly a fantasy writer and not an engineer. Hence, the magic-technology tag.
- The MC's main goal is to enjoy himself. This also means girls. So there will be a harem. Those who are familiar with my works, how I do groups, and how my characters act will know I don't like doing cardboard cutouts of characters. Most of my stories have more than one character accompanying the MC. The same will be true here, with the extra caveat that they will also be involved romantically with the MC.
- The story plays out in a 1st person POV. There won't be jumping around multiple POVs; I don't like that. Only when the story requires it and the MC can’t be present by himself for some story parts.
- Don't take this story seriously nor look for scientifically 100% real and codex-like solutions for problems. This is a fantasy world, a totally different culture, and with history, that is NOT OUR world! There is magic here, and the MC has a supercomputer for a brain. I think that says it all.
- My main goal is to enjoy writing some whacky but real-sounding scenarios. They will be based upon feasible ideas, but I am not writing a damned textbook about thermodynamics. Laws will be bent and broken when the story needs it.
- Regarding smut, there are some chapters with erotic scenes, but not every other chapter. So expect it when the mood is there in the story and not because I must cram as much snu-snu in as possible... That won't happen.

Also, if you have any questions, our discord is at: https://discord.gg/xvVejMyd4u
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For months, Kieran's nights have been tormented by relentless nightmares. Every time he closes his eyes, he is thrust into a nightmarish realm where a brutal and bloody battle unfolds between countless races and an onslaught of infinite beasts. Amidst the chaos is a mysterious figure, a woman whose fate is inexplicably intertwined with Kieran's.... more>>

Each night, he witnesses her valiant struggle, fighting alongside the diverse races against the overwhelming tide of vicious beasts. But, no matter how hard she fights, she meets a tragic end, leaving Kieran to wake in a state of panic and despair.

Today, a glimmer of hope shines upon Kieran as the long-awaited awakening ceremony beginnings. With it comes the promise of transformation and revelation. In the depths of his heart, he yearns for liberation from the shackles that have bound him, longing to freely explore the vast expanse of the universe.

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Chapter lengths: I end the chapter when I feel like it, some can do 1k words and others 2k words, but the average will be 1k words.
Cover: The cover is official, and I own the right to it. It's been made by 狼 Wølf. https://linktr.ee/wolf3994
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Warning: gore scene can be described.
Disclaimer:
It's my first time writing a story, and English is not my first language. I will surely make narrative/story or grammatical mistakes, but I hope you will enjoy my story and give me time to improve. <<less

An unfortunate guy found himself stranded inside a forest with a questionable system that turned his gender upside down. He will have to scavenge and survive in this hostile place, meeting many enemies and few friends. He will have to navigate a Cultivation Society that either hates(Kills) or wants to 'contract' Beasts.... more>>

Will he find his place in this world or will he become someone's pet? Will his system help him Evolve into Divine Beasts? Or will he change into a Human to explore this world?
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I'm new to this kind of thing, so any advice or criticism would be welcome. (Especially grammar, I can get most words right, but I can't hear where to put ',' or how to separate sentences nicely.)

I have searched the web for any image that could properly portray our protagonist while keeping it free. I have found a very nice picture that was close to what I was going for, but it IS AI-generated and I have no idea how copyright works. I do not own that image, I have simply searched for a free picture describing her features and found this... if you are the owner of this picture, please write me a message and I will take it down as soon as possible. (The Image is temporary and I will commission an artist later for a more accurate depiction~)

Disclaimers:
I'm not a native English speaker so expect to cringe a lot.
This story will mostly focus on fights, Evolutions, bloodlines, etc.
There will be romance and snu-snu, but don't expect it any time soon. (He is a beast after all. And I still don't know how to tackle Yuri stuff...)
Don't expect the protagonist to drag his modern knowledge into this world, it will stay somewhat classic Xianxia.
This is/will be a slow story! If you are looking for constant action, you are in the wrong place. There will be action, but not as much as action-only focused stories.
1st. Edit: This story's Main Romance is Yuri only, other characters will get their romance in the background, but won't be much touched upon.
2nd. Edit: Until chapter 10 it will be very chaotic when it comes to the gender bender, after the 10th chapter it's solid, I didn't know how to do this properly since I'm not quite that skilled to make it more appealing.
(Insert something that I forgot, since whenever you start something there is always something you have forgotten...)

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As part of the ambitious Vanguard 3 Program, a space shuttle embarks on a mission to Mars, carrying within it a lander and a state-of-the-art humanoid robot. Its purpose is clear: prepare Mars for human habitation, constructing bases, infrastructure, and vital facilities. Yet, as the shuttle makes its journey between Earth and Mars, it inexplicably vanishes, leaving mission control and the world's scientists baffled.
Emerging from a void-crack in the sky of an alien world, the lost shuttle releases its lander, which makes a successful descent onto this strange planet. As the lander's doors open and the robot initiates its systems, it's met not with the red sands of Mars, but an enigmatic realm where... more>> spiritual energies pulse and cultivators wield power beyond any machine's comprehension.
Lost and far from its intended destination, the robot must navigate a world of martial arts, mythical creatures, powerful sects and immortals. With its advanced AI and unique technological adaptations, the robot begins to bridge the vast chasm between the pinnacle of human innovation and the profound depths of the Dao.

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Please note: English is not my first language, so there may be occasional errors or mistakes. I appreciate your understanding, love, and support. Thank you!

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The entire world had changed; from flying cars to flying horses as the adventurers from the game became hunters in real life.... more>>

Nobody entered Love Heart Online expecting to be merged with their in-game character nor did they expect for the game to slowly influence real life in more ways that just economically. But when the first wave of people began to merge there were those who had no intention to remain hidden while many of those in the lower rungs of society decided to take a slice of the cake. By any means. It therefore didn't take long for the world to become like something out of a comic book - heroes flying in the sky fighting villains - if with a fantasy flare added in. Yet, before the world could even adapt to that, a second wave of chaos came.

Many who were previously worth nothing in society became champions across the planet, fighting off the dungeons full of monsters, after mana seeped into reality for unknown reasons. Yet that does not change the fact there was still a clear class division. Armor-Cordis was well aware of this fact as they worked for one of the core members of the HERO guild yet that did not mean they lived well because of their masters role. Abuse was part of their daily life (not just the physical or verbal kind) however none of this matter... Because they had a promise from their mamma.

With absolute trust in their mothers instructions they set out in the world to experience the lowest lows in human society - a situation that led them to eventually being picked off the street by the supposed Heroes. Even then they spent their time stealing as much information as they could since they knew it would come in handy in the future.

Or rather, it would come in handy in the past.

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Come read as a urchin rises to become a gluttonous white lotus spirit takes advantage of her future knowledge to rule two worlds and beyond.

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The Imperium is one of the major political, military, and diplomatic forces in the entire continent. Maybe even the world. And Nyle is one of its Inquisitors, the people who investigates crimes and provide their services wherever needed with their quick wits and arcane knowledge, the only know existing magic still practised in the whole world. Were it not for his straightforwardness, and perhaps even indomitable character, and his sometimes overly scrupulous manner, he would have for sure advanced in the hierarchy. Instead, it had been years since the last promotion. If everything depended solely on his superiors, he would never advance further. But the ongoing war with one the Imperium’s neighbour countries, the Kingdom... more>> of Zirak, tension in the whole country had skyrocketed after the emperor had ordered forced recruitment. Soon after, it bursted into a revolt. In that harsh climate, a violent crime had happened, and with it an opportunity had appeared to get that coveted promotion. After all, it wasn’t his first violent crime, so it shouldn’t pose a problem…right?

Well, he was dead wrong. Nyle will be catapulted in the most difficult, dangerous, and unbelievable mystery he ever encountered. And he has to solve it, for something much more dangerous and distorted lurked beneath the appearances. Something that could change things forever not only for himself, but for the whole Imperium.

P.s. Just to let you know, i also post on Royal Road. As for the schedule, i'm not too sure, but i think 1 chapter a week. <<less

The Eleventh Prince had always been a worthless wastrel.... more>>

Arrogant, untalented, stupid, shortsighted, selfish, greedy, cowardly, lazy, untrustworthy and abhorrently lustful. Born the shame of the empire; a bane to noble, dutiful wives and daughters everywhere. A failure of a cultivator. A fool.

A wastrel.

The world had watched him mature, yet now it looks on with growing concern. Na Wei, the disgrace of the Na dynasty, now stalks the many lands of Fanghu, his pursuits confounding wise men; his allegiance eluding the grasp of even divinities.

None can fathom his intentions.

Just what does he seek?​ <<less

The world is shallow. People hardly find the time to enjoy their lives, swamped under the ever-increasing workload placed upon them by their corporate elders. The ones who can break free from the shackles of work find that in its current state, the world cannot grant a "Roamer" true freedom.... more>>

Roamers are people who have rejected the monotony of modern life and have been called to embark on a new stage of their journey in the world of Rahl. here, they are transported to a world at the height of pure fantasy, where they can fulfill their wildest dreams with enough hard work. Magic? Read the incantation from a spellbook and watch as you obtain the power to shoot balls of fire from your hands or command the earth to do your bidding. Swords? Venture to your nearest town and search for a blacksmith to forge you a weapon. In Rahl, anyone with determination will find themselves their true freedom.

This story follows Rune, a sixteen-year-old who, after deciding he had enough with life on Earth, becomes a Roamer in Rahl. He shall carve his path in a world of opportunity, and maybe, find his place in its caress. <<less

While most cultivators were scratching their heads as they pondered how to advance to the next realm, Li Lang was busy systematically studying the mechanics of cultivation.... more>>

Scientist Langley Seiker has always dreamed about immortality. Reincarnating into a world of cultivation, it is no longer a dream except for the fact that he has no talent. However, through a chance encounter, he gains access to his familiar laboratory that will allow him to study the wonders of cultivation.

Not even the heavens will know what fate has in store for Langley as he systematically unravels not only how to cultivate, but also various crafts such as refining pills and inscribing talismans. Preparation is key to surviving in the merciless world of cultivation, especially for those with no talent.

Expectations:

- Detailed study of each stage of cultivation and crafting

- Not technology vs cultivation, science will be used to study cultivation

- No harem

- Slow burn progression. MC won’t be skipping through cultivation ranks at record speed

- Weak to Strong

- Sect Building (Much later in the story) <<less

A peculiar guy is reincarnated as Pedomaru in Kishimoto's Naruto... and that's about it...... more>>

And yeah... it's a fanfic so I don't own a lot of things... even the cover art...

Also, I'm still currently writing other trash fanfic and this one is something I'm making on a whim and in between brakes, so expect this to be even trashier... <<less