Death and Taxes. ... more>>

The two insurpassable laws of the universe.

So long as humans exist in this world, these things will remain.

However, there is a 3rd law which has always, and will always implement itself on people.

Suffering.

Reincarnated in a new world, five people are forced to learn this the hard way.

Placed on 'Nightmare mode' and being reincarnated as monsters, they are forced to survive under incomprehensible conditions.

However it is only through suffering, that we grow as people.

And it is only through suffering, that we truly become monsters.

"Nightmare mode.... eh? Tell me, what exactly was this mode supposed to mean again? Were our lives supposed to become nightmares?"

Without suffering, there is no change in anything.

"Or were we supposed to become the nightmares?"

This is the story of the antiheroes. <<less

Welcome dear friends, to the Virtual Reality Full Immersion System called Bookworld Online!... more>>

Your name is David Drake and you are a 10 year old slave to the Marsh Hag. You were bought from your parents when you were only a small child at two years old. You don't really remember your old family at all. That's a good thing, since you would hate them on sight for selling you to her. All you've know for your whole life is pain. You are usually quickly healed and receive a lot of training and experience as her unofficial apprentice.

It's unofficial because she would never pay to have you registered as an actual apprentice. To everyone else, you are just the boy she took pity on and brought into her home. What they don't know is that you are much more than that. So much more.

You are her food. She uses you as her own personal buffet and she indulges herself quite often. You even have the permanent scars to prove it. You have learned many things from her, mostly without her knowing, since you have been helping more and more with her spell work the last few years and her potion making. The only parts you can't do are the magic condensing rituals that her potions require and the mana infusions that a lot of her other creations need.

Do you wish to initiate the Main Storyline with these parameters?

Please Note: I publish daily.
Second Note: I changed this story to a fan fiction. It is based on Swamp Boy (https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/4342/swamp-boy). The old story (on another site) is about 4 years old and was dropped after 19 long chapters. The author hasn't been online since then, so I figured it was safe to do my own take on it. <<less

What happens when a man is allowed to ask for anything he wants and all he replies is -... more>>

"Nothing!"

How would he survive in the Marvel universe without any cheats, without any system, without any... help?

While others clamor for cheats, powers, systems, etc.

Valexis Haller embraces the chaos with only his peak human intelligence to guide him.

Follow along on his story of determination and the will to succeed against all odds.

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Check out my Patreon if you want to read ahead.

patreon.com/aidenusmani

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Disclaimer: I do not claim ownership over any of the Marvel characters appearing in this novel, which has been created solely as a work of fan fiction.

I must clarify that the cover art featured in this publication is the property of its original creators and all associated rights remain with them. <<less

Demon Lord Leon wasn’t expecting much from his visit to the Demon Continent. All he expected was to receive a reward given to all the Demon Lords. Enslaved girls wasn’t what he expected. He found one hiding, seeing the fear in her eyes he decided to help, Luna was her name. Little did he know that this reward would steal his heart so quickly. Being oddly different from the others of his kind his heart began to melt and yearn for this adorable Human girl. This is the story of these two lovers and their life after that fateful day. ... more>>

A cute yet sensual story, hope you enjoy.!

Contains sexually explicit material. After chapter 30 it starts becoming more adult rated.

https://m.tapas.io/series/A-Demon-Lords-Obsession-/info
https://mangatoon.mobi/en/detail/25902

Story about a demon lord, who comes into contact with a human slave girl. The girl was brought to be offered with many other slave girls as play things for the demon lords. This demon lord in particular is very caring and compassionate, very different from his counterparts. They will come into contact, then you’ll have to read to find out.

Full story is on MangaToon or tapas, having the same name. Free
https://m.tapas.io/series/A-Demon-Lords-Obsession-/info
https://mangatoon.mobi/en/detail/25902 <<less

After a classmate committed suicide, Claire is forced to volunteer to spearhead the First Bureau of Yurification (FBY) together with the illustrious counselor Anna Lyst to enhance yuri-awareness at her catholic all-girl school.
Together with their team, which we will witness being created, they will solve Y(uri)-files to make sure all those yuri seeds around them get to blossom into beautiful flowers.
Because yurilessness can be lethal!... more>>

The Y-files is an absurd romcom that is a parody and a homage to the yuri- genre.

The Y-files updates 3 to four times a week. Starting vol 3, I will try to spread my posts over the week.
I have completed writing the story and the last chapters will be posted on Tuesday 6/28/2022.

All artwork is made specifically for this series and is made by the fantastic ReGaSLZR until vol2 chapter 66. After that Stanumart took over for a short while.

If you like my stories, you can support me by buying the epub and pdf versions of my story in my ko-fi shop. All 3 volumes are available there. So if you are tired of waiting for updates, you can already read the complete story should you wish to. https://ko-fi.com/yati0709/shop <<less

The last thing Matt Kelmer expected at the gym was sudden death. The second to last thing he expected was an offer of reincarnation by a goddess intensely moved by his "valiant efforts" before his untimely passing.... more>>

When the option of a world filled with catgirls hits the table, Matt is determined to live out one of his greatest harem fantasies no matter the extreme difficulty. What awaits him in Nyarlea will test the limits of his strength, courage, and patience. The monsters are harder, the Experience scarce, and the girls run circles around him.

Join Matt on his adventure of fighting Encroachers and battling Defiled. Every precious Level and Party member will aid his survival in perilous Nyarlea. With emotional twists, steamy nights, and chaotic surprises, Everyone's a Catgirl! will subvert your expectations one genre at a time.

Updates Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

To comply with KDP Unlimited Guidelines, chapters 2-41, 43-81, 83-132, and their associated Side Quests have been removed. Some NSFW scenes are exclusive to the books and Patreon!

Volume 1: https://a.co/d/e7r5fEU
Volume 2: https://a.co/d/bPTWVdw
Volume 3: https://a.co/d/8UtEPW3

Cover art by gbsartworks
Pixel art by Kiora <<less

Volume 1 - Memories. Cover art done by Gelowaggle.
If you remember something but no one is around to see it, does it truly happen? And if memory makes up your identity, what happens when you give that identity up? That was what 'Nowun' had to determine after agreeing to be sent to another world. A piling of coincidences and misfortune, the choice of an unorthodox power. If he wanted to avoid playing on the strings of the Goddess, he would need to circumvent her powers. And to do that, he made a gamble. ... more>>

Volume 2 - Sentiments. Cover art done by sasha_chii.
Zhan Xinxin was trapped. Cursed by heaven-defying beauty, bound by clan duty and an arranged marriage, she was desperate for a way out. And then one day she came across a mysterious young man while sneaking out from the clan. Without hesitation, she clung onto the nameless man as her only hope. However, that 'only hope' was a ruthless and nameless ghost who had his own agenda. Entrusting her fate to such a person... would Xinxin grow to regret her decision?

Volume 3 - Ego. Cover art done by Shirayuki/tamarin
What was right? What was wrong? Should he gather the strength to overcome the world itself, or be content in protecting those he loved? That was the question that split the nameless young man in half. The Demon Lord with nothing to his name and the Nameless One who was but a ghost of his past self. As the cosmic game of Fate continues, an inevitable confrontation draws near.

Available exclusively on Scribblehub.com and https://unlimitedwritingworks.com/ <<less

Sucked into the void without warning, a handful of people from around the globe suddenly find themselves in the foreign world of Scyria, a place filled with people who can jump three times their height, conjure fire from thin air, and perform any number of other inhuman feats.  Scattered across the realm and armed with newfound powers far greater than those of the native Scyrians, they each struggle to find their path in this unfamiliar reality.  Their unforeseen arrival sends tremors throughout the world, toppling a centuries-long age of relative peace, prosperity, and progress as they each leave their mark on the world in their own ways.... more>>

But Scyria has its own share of intrigue, even without these unwelcome guests.  A major metropolis is wiped from existence out of nowhere, triggering a manhunt across the continent for those deemed responsible.  Two feuding nations decide to bring their hostilities to a new level.  Blades clash, nations fall, and plots years in the making begin to reveal themselves.

This is the story of some unwilling trespassers, taken from their lives against their will and thrown into situations they barely understand.  This is the story of some unfortunate Scyrians, their lives blown apart by the newcomers’ sudden and destabilizing existence.  This is the story of Scyria, a world with a lost past buried beneath millenia.  But as both the Earthlings and Scyrians are about to find out, sometimes the past doesn’t stay buried forever...

I post one chapter ahead on Patreon here, you can get it for a dollar: https://www.patreon.com/IrateRapScallion

My Discord server for discussing the story and whatever else: https://discord.gg/uycZBbv

Cover by Jefferymoonworm (https://www.instagram.com/jefferymoonworm/?hl=en) <<less

A fantastical world of guns and magic teeters on the brink of a brave new era. But the GUN CZARS–the world’s most powerful Gunslingers–would see that progress destroyed.... more>>

Only one thing can stop them: Roulette, a lone girl determined to walk the path of revenge. Immature and oblivious to her destiny, she must embark on an epic journey to gather strength and allies for the battles ahead.

With Lady Luck on her side, she may just prevail…

…But what good is luck, when you stand against an army?

(Author's Note: Thanks for reading! New chapters 2x a week, every Monday+Friday) <<less

Mark's content relationship with Elizabeth takes a turbulent turn when his past love, with whom he had a bitter history, returns to town. Elizabeth feels threatened, especially since the former flame is now in their class. Complicating matters, the returning ex is dealing with a deteriorating relationship of her own. Mark finds himself navigating the consequences and additional challenges that ensue.... more>>

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DISCLAIMER:

This work contains MATURE CONTENT. Reader discretion is advised. The author acknowledges the potential for OFFENSIVE material and encourages readers to approach the text with an open mind, understanding its FICTIONAL nature. This book is intended for mature audiences, and the author takes NO RESPONSIBILITY for individual interpretations or reactions. <<less

Ripped from his world and transported to a different realm, James Holter finds himself sharing his body with a mysterious foreign spirit. Armed with only his wits and the help of new friends, he must survive the dangers of Valenfrost.... more>>

Amidst marauders and grotesque abominations lurking at every turn, the man from Earth will go through tribulations, endure suffering, and face the daunting shadow of war.

Can James defy the odds and emerge triumphant in the icy grip of Valenfrost, or will he become just another frozen casualty, a mere echo of countless others who came before him?

Schedule: Every day at 5PM PST

If you feel like conversing or asking me questions, join the discord! You can also self-promote your own work there as well, bonus points if it's in the same genre as mine. Don't be afraid to tag me and ask stuff. You can even complain about certain book stuff if you want.

Anyway, here is the link: https://discord.gg/Vz5xVaJTAs <<less

Ophelia Heide couldn't wait to become a new advisor for the Moon Castle and take her father's place! Well...... more>>

That was until she was saved by Leo, a fairy who protected the Galaxy Kingdom. To pay off her debt to him, she was stuck with the task of reuniting the two sides after the capricious kings had a war over... something. Not knowing where to start, she accidentally found her heart captured by the couple's daughter, Princess Koharu, but neither girl ever thought they would flirt with the boundaries of time and history to fight for their love.

Unfortunately, things weren't easy for Leo either as he worked to save the couple, unlocking the secrets of the kingdoms' administrations in the process. What he didn't expect was to find himself falling for an elusive messenger named Sinclair throughout it all, but would his heart allow them to come in?

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Notes:
-In case you're here for some specific tags and/or representation, some only appear much later in the story or apply to the side couples. The tags, justifications, and some warnings are now listed in the glossary under "Cheat Sheets".
-Content warnings are included at the beginnings of chapters if needed, though most chapters only have a language warning.
-This story is also available on Webnovel under the same title. All chapters have been uploaded there, and they will all eventually be posted here via daily updates. The formatting may be different (chapter lengths, italics, etc.), but the content has been left intact.
-The cover art does not belong to me. If you are the owner and wish to have it taken down, please contact me, and I will gladly remove it. <<less

Nyx - A demon, weak and small, too fleeting of a creature to survive the infernal wastes in which he was born - but after multiple brushes with death, the otherwise inconsequential demon experiences a destiny-changing encounter with an unknown and eccentric god, foreign to this world. Cast from the domains of old and conspiring gods to a land of which is sheltered from the divine, beyond the reach of whence they scheme, the impling who soon would come to be known far and wide as Nyx will find a new purpose.... more>>

Born of Pride, with the fires of ambition fanned and burning deep within, Nyx will grow, learn, and evolve. From a weak and pathetic impling - to that of a mighty archdemon of untold demonic power, nothing will stand in the way of his ascent.

Yet, the yearn of power might not be the only thing the power-manic demon will come to desire as he will encounter others who might just matter as much to him as the ecstasy of power does.

[Info]
This story features a wide breadth of characters with unconventional views, morals, and actions. There is no black and white - there is only grey. In a world where strength rules, notions of good and evil blur. The protagonist of this story is not a hero. He is not human. He is a megalomaniac demon trying to find his place in the world of which he has been discarded.

This novel is my first crack at making something serious, a piece of work I can be proud of. It is a part of a bigger universe that I am creating, The Aethos, and I fully intend for this story to be professionally edited, then self-published on Amazon. The novel will continue on for a long adventure, as each arc will be made into a proper book, but will always be available first here. Therefore I heavily encourage feedback and interaction. Anything to improve my story and my writing is greatly appreciated.

Thank you, and welcome to the Aethos.

[Links]
Patreon.com/Konge
Discord: https://discord.gg/MtYaE3MBEq

I am also posting this story on Royalroad and Webnovel. <<less

The metaverse is an expansive place that can sate even the wildest man's dreams if you know where to look. And in this magical expanse there are spellmen, ultimate innate masters of magic; and blackzones, dungeon-like places of high risk and reward that would consume entire worlds if not properly trimmed. Almost everyone wishes to become a pinnacle of mages like a spellman or legacy or phantasma user, or at least become race advanced to make greater use of magic and the Five Powers. And Robert Fayn got just that, in a very round about way.... more>>

25 years old, living in a metropolitan city, this foodie has little prospects outside of his job as a museum educator. But all that changed one day when he was assigned-slash-kidnapped to be the blackzone manager of a newly born Enigma! Now Robert must figure out how to survive as a blackzone manager and rule over a newly born dungeon-like distortion in space. All while having to adhere to a dessert theme!?

Discord: https://discord.gg/vT7H6wn
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MetaverseWriting <<less

No one ever knows the whole story... more>>

Nestled deep in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, something is emerging. Kept in absolute secrecy, it seeps into a fading town, quietly shared from person to person. For Alden Bensen, a directionless high school graduate, this discovery could mean an escape from his empty existence. To Rachel DuValle, perpetually underestimated and dismissed by the world, magic represents a chance to become something much greater than herself.

In the face of an unsuspecting world, their decisions shape the growth of a budding society discovering untold power. This potent force offers anyone the power to change humanity forever—or send it cascading into swift and total annihilation.

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The Last Science is an ongoing science-fiction / contemporary fantasy web novel series created by Etzoli. New chapters will be posted on Fridays—plus bonus chapters on Mondays—for as long as it takes to tell the whole story. Each chapter is pretty long (average ~8000 words), so find somewhere comfy to read. This is a series for readers who really like to dive into the content.

This story will also be published weekly at my website (https://etzo.li). There will be no differences in content, but slight differences in formatting. Feel free to read at whichever site or app you prefer. If you’re enjoying the story, consider dropping me a vote over on Top Web Fiction, or come say hi on Discord. Thanks!

Schedule: New chapters every Friday, with occasional bonus chapters on Monday.

https://patreon.com/etzoli
— Read ahead, get an exclusive writing blog, and other shiny goodies!
https://discord.gg/5NYk6za
— Come chat or get update notifications! <<less

After dying, the MC has been reincarnated into the body of Jin Yamanaka of the Yamanaka Clan. Things would be fine if it weren't for... more>> the fact that he's a background character at the very beginning of Naruto's story. Now he has to use his knowledge of the Naruto franchise to survive. Will he survive into the Boruto era and beyond? <<less

Yan BarCarran has never felt at home. She’s an orphan among her extended family, a spacer among the ground dwellers while at school, and a one-in-a-million oddity born with the ability to use the God-given power. Still, at least at the Academy, an elite theological school where those with the power are sent to train, she knows where she stands. Her peaceful life falls apart when she receives her apprenticeship invitation at graduation.... more>>

Aymon Sandreas is the de facto leader of the Empire. He commands hundreds of powerful starships and keeps order among the planets under his rule. He’s also getting older, and the time has come for him to choose apprentices, one of whom will eventually become his chosen successor. He picks three students: the spiritual and talented Yan, the mysterious and troubled Kino, and the impulsive and striving Sid.

Now in the dead center of politics, Yan faces danger from would-be assassins and political rivals. If she doesn’t learn well enough and fast enough, she’ll die before she ever has a chance to make a difference. Between her fellow apprentices, the reformed criminal tasked with teaching her survival, and even her powerful master, Yan isn’t sure who to trust in this dangerous new world.

Sometimes, the right choice is the hardest thing to see. <<less

Two fates intertwined. Two women that shall shake the very foundation of the world.... more>>

Li Ling is the daughter of the venerable White Rose Sect's Sect Master. Yet her position is not as unassailable as it seems. Desiring nothing more than to live in a garden of lilies surrounded night and day by those she loves Ling will stop at nothing to achieve her peace. Whether it takes a veiled word, a drawn blade or the utter annihilation of all who stand in her way. Yet it is not only from the outside she faces opposition for her sadistic impulses may yet prove the greatest obstacle to her goals.

Song Suwan is a rogue cultivators seeking adventure and thrill. Booze, fights and women are what she chases. Free-spirited and unwilling to be bound she will travel the world to explore the finer things in life leaving a string of dalliances and passionate loves in her wake as she grows to rise like the dragon she truly is.

Two warriors, so different yet inexorably linked. Their actions both small and large shall shape each other's fates far more than they could ever know.

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Story will be exclusively Yuri. Chapters will alternate between Suwan's side of the story and Ling's side of the story. <<less

Elena de L'Enfer is a Lich, an eternal, ancient and bloodless fiend. Once an elven teenager, she is an immortal sorcerer ascended from the invocation of dark magics from another era, by the blessing of gods long dead to the world. She is now, like many before her, a Vizier of the Eye in service to her enigmatic (and sometimes very whimsical) mistress, Nhaka Mezalune.... more>>

It is the duty of a Vizier of the Eye to do battle against the enemies of the Empire, be they humans, elves, or eldritch horrors far beyond even the darkest fathoms of the gods. That by her hand, the world of Melodia and the Empire of Arcadia might endure. <<less

Volume 1: (Easy Mode)... more>>

Humanity unwittingly crossed a threshold.

Once crossed, their free will and way of life was cast aside in an instant by an uncaring system.

Follow the story of some of humanities freshest and fiercest warriors as they struggle, falter and fight in resistance to the callous new world they have just been cast.

Volume 2: (Hard Mode)

What if the potential savior of humanity was a monster?

What if they had been slowly driven insane since birth?

Worse still, what if they were Australian?

Follow the becoming of the one to be known as Abomination by his foes and Benjamin by his…acquaintances…

Volume 3: (Nightmare Mode)

Alliances are broken and others made anew as Benjamin searches for answers that might come from kinder, less human lips. Yet little comfort is found by him or earths remaining survivors as they continue to struggle in pursuit of their own noble ideals, all while facing down the vast forces arrayed against them within the Elevation System's Second Phase.

Volume 4: (God Mode)

[Redacted]

What this story Will contain:

Blue boxes.

A Beginning/Middle/End

Action and consequences with more steaks than a Friday night bar and grill.

LOUD NOISES!

Different perspectives (actually different, not just the same character cut and pasted).

Progression (No stalling of character progression to stay in the shallow end of the power progression pool).

Realistic dialogue (This includes swearing).

Realistic characters (They will each have their strength and flaws)

Unconventional themes.

Further Pertinent Information:

Those looking for feelings of comfort or a quick and easy resolution to their stories are probably better served reading something else.

The warning tags are there for a reason. I will not warn you every chapter that contains potentially triggering content and I cannot in good conscience advise that anyone under the age of 18 read it.

Moving the story to scribble hub from RR because the the content i have yet to write is not welcome there.

Updates roughly once a week when i feel like it. <<less

A meagre sorceress is reincarnated after its original world stands annihilated for a crime the inhabitants didn’t know was unforgivable.
However, the powers that granted... more>> the second chance needed not a human. Thus what was once a human is now a monster- vermin and nothing more. With mere months for its lifespan, it struggles to survive.
Meanwhile, Kiran leaves his home to defy mediocrity. Named after the hope he represents, he seeks a [Class] so austere that hundreds fail in their search, yet before which even the Gods bow their heads in respect.
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Also known as A world of Monsters, the story follows a monster and humans in a system word with a Buddhist/Hindu philosophy. The System is especially influenced by this philosophy.
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Updates on Fridays and Mondays. Bonuses on Wednesdays.
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Warning!
Not for trauma survivors.
The human part of the story is a commentary on human nature.
You have been warned. <<less

On the distant world of Mendala, a rash of mysterious attacks have left many towns destroyed, and there are rumors of an army of monsters. Fantasma, leader of the global government, and his colleagues are determined to find the cause of these attacks. However, the search for answers points them to an ancient relic, The Book of War, a cursed artifact that can create indestructible creatures loyal to its master.... more>>

It’s been over twelve thousand years since the Book of War was last opened. It was believed to be destroyed during the Great War by the Twelve Warriors and Daughter of the Sun at the cost of their lives. Now, it seems the book has resurfaced, and its new master is seeking to forever tip the balance of power.

The stage is being set for another Great War but who can stop the Book of War once and for all?

Meanwhile on Earth, the teen members of Greengale’s Action and Adventure Club are preparing for their yearly trip when they suddenly stumble upon a secret their parents have been keeping for years. Now their world is being turned upside down as they struggle to understand the legacy that ties their fate to Mendala and the Book of War. Is their destiny set in stone, or will they forge a different path?

No matter what, their choices will bring forth a new era for Mendala.

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Series Update: After receiving some feedback, I've made changes to the first few chapters of the book to make it easier to get into. Chapters 1-2 have been almost completely rewritten and Chapters 3-7 also had some changes to help introduce characters better. If you're already past these chapters, you don't need to reread, the main plot is still the same. For those who may have only read a little and haven't gotten far. I encourage you to check it out from scratch! <<less

When Izdaha Saya receives a sponsor letter to compete in a high-stakes fighting tournament, she jumps at the chance. But the tournament is more than just a test of skill and bravery. It is a battleground for corporate greed, corruption, and the future of the three desert nations.... more>>

As Saya and her fellow fighters converge in a notorious company 'Al-Wa,' she soon discovers that the competition has been corrupted by those seeking to profit from its brutal spectacle. Some are motivated by greed, while others seek revenge against the system that has oppressed them.

Against this backdrop of violence and avarice, a girl, a boy from the slums, and a noble of an eastern kingdom struggle to find meaning in a world that seems determined to crush their ideals. Here in a small tale of many, they search for the courage to fight for their principles.

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NEWS: Volume 1, Retrospective, is complete! Volume 2, Fistic Fiesta, is coming out on ScribbleHub!
This is not the main site SToYA is posted on. For up-to-date chapters, they are posted all on Royal Road!
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/60856/desert-company <<less

Aliyah Scionsong is a failed scion of her kingdom: a crumbling desert dominion entombed in poisonous mists, home to murderous Magicians and dimensional libraries bursting with secrets—a place where so-called ‘Healers’ are the most dangerous of all mages.... more>>

Under pain of necessity, Aliyah has learned the forbidden magics which mold flesh and bone to her will; magic that can heal or harm in equal measure. When a royal execution triggers an imminent battle between the Magicians and a nest of faeries, it falls on her to make some very difficult choices.

Save a traitor, become a traitor—she’s thrust into a world beyond the choking mists, where not all is as it seems. But at least she has her stolen knowledge. Perhaps her illegitimate magic will make the path ahead easier. Perhaps not.

Meanwhile, ripples of unease spread across the lands; trouble is brewing between faery factions. There’s a disgraced dungeonrunner, and a faery general carrying the broken ghost of her murdered queen. Faeries scheme; the Magicians watch and wait.

The Last Faery War has only ever been the last faery war for now.

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Content warnings: violence, profanity, gore and body horror, allusions to offscreen sexual content, disturbing themes.

Cover art drawn by the author. Updates Sundays (Australian timezone).

Also on Wordpress: https://scionsong.wordpress.com/

And Royalroad: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/51803/scionsong <<less

Back in the Late Antiquity Era, the protagonist meets his untimely demise. But Heaven and Earth always leaves a way out, his new cultivation journey begins anew on the path of reclaiming his former strength and defying Fate.... more>>

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This is a story about a native cultivator of the Gu world. He lived in the era of/before Spectral Soul Demon Venerable (two venerable eras before the main RI plot). He suffered the rise of the demon venerable, barely able to make his arrangements before his death. He manages to rebirth, but doesn't everything go as planned. The story starts off in an isolated small word (grotto heaven), until the MC can grow and reclaim his former glory, before surpassing it. (long way, he was already rank 8 before) The MC has a pragmatic worldview, aligned with what you would expect from someone living hundreds of years in that kind of hostile environment. He doesn't shy away from immoral acts if it benefits him. The MC bears close resemblance to Fang Yuan in this regard, but his goal is not eternal life.

One of my aims was to showcase the later introduced cultivation rules into the mortal cultivation (dao marks, attainment etc.) and explore novel scenarios within this highly technical cultivation environment. <<less