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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Welcome to Club Sanctuary, a club that's different from other clubs. There are gods and immortals, creatures from myths and legends. You won't be able to find this club on the map but when you do manage to step in, it's a world of magic...... more>>

George, an immortal who works in Club Sanctuary wants to make amends to Ciel for badly hurting him by accident. But Ciel is too afraid of the intimidating man and generally avoids him. As circumstance and the people around them start pushing these two together, George slowly breaks the walls around Ciel. George may have started out with wanting Ciel's forgiveness... but now he's tempted to beg for his love.

Ciel never thought that the dangerous and blood-thirsty man he encountered fifty years ago would be the one to show him the world outside Club Sanctuary again and remind him of passion. He remembers the scorching look George once gave him and wonders if that's the reason he's afraid and avoiding that man... <<less

The war for Endrala was lost millennia ago. But a handful of immortal super-powered Mecromancers have continued the struggle. Zagreus and Jade are shadowcat polymorphs who finds himself at the mercy of three of them, know to mortals as the Goddesses of War, Death and Lust. They need him to find the Cradle and save Endrala from the swarms. New blood brings life to the ancient Mecromancers, but it also brings up old conflicts and desires.... more>>

There is a harem, but all the characters get development. It's not the guy 'collecting' every female he meets.

I am unsure about some of the tags so if you think some should be added or deleted let me know. Thnx.

** Notes ** I have this setup as a long series. I have an overall plot and ending as well. I plan regular releases. I want to keep this going and am open to any advice or criticism. <<less

In this world, there are haves and have nots. The former are pureblooded humans, some of whom are capable of manipulating qi, the mysterious energy that flows through every living creature, to miraculous results that defy the laws of nature and physics. Wen Feili was one such cultivator. However, she allied with the have nots- the anthropomorphic hybrids incapable of channeling qi-and dabbled in forbidden demonic arts, seeking to change the very composition of reality. This did not end well for her, and she was consumed by her own flames. ... more>>

A decade later, far in the northwestern mountains, her daughter Wen Fengli is working as a lowly servant of the minor Shuangshan sect. In between sweeping the floor and avoiding bullies, she secretly trains with a wooden sword, hoping to become a warrior cultivator at some point in the future. However, since she's part-human, part-wolf, it's just a pipe dream.

....or so she bitterly thought. However, one day a mysterious amulet that belonged to her mother falls into her hands. A deranged old master, a terrible conspiracy, a mysterious past? None of that matters to tomboyish wolfgirl, who only seeks to become stronger. She embarks on a journey of adventure and self-discovery, towards the mysterious southern lands where pure demi-humans are said to live...as spectre of war once again envelops the world of man.

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This is a Chinese-themed fantasy story set in a fictional world. You can classify it as xianxia, if you wish, but it's a rather low fantasy variant; the heavenly realm is silent, no one reached immortality in generations, and magical artifacts of old are locked away and feared. Magical beasts and spirits have been driven to the corners of civilization, and "ordinary" abilities such as flying or controlling swords through telekinesis are considered spectacular feats. The main plot of this book revolves around a kemonomimi girl who seeks power, no matter the cost.

The cover image was drawn by minyaxj, per my request, on a commercial license. <<less

The young general Wu Li and his childhood friend Prince Ying ventures on their first official campaign in service of the Empire of Northern Qi. They meet the mysterious Ziqí, a tormented soul with a clandestine burden, who is struggling to control his very own nature. Wu Li finds himself drawn to Ziqí, an attraction that will lead to disastrous consequences. In a neighbouring country, a young wanna-be-warrior that struggles with his identity helps a woman set on seeking vengeance on her violent husband. ... more>>

Against the backdrop of a fading belief in gods and demons, the dominant Yue and Cui clans - united by the sacred Blood Oath - tightly hold political and military power, with the Ning clan relentlessly trying to get more influence at any cost, even sacrificing one of their own.

The five major cultivation sects that used to be intricately involved in ruling the Empire are now on the brink of extinction, leaving behind only a handful of Guardians, keeping the ancient Moves of Zhuoye alive. As the story unfolds, the characters find they need to rely on each other and these cultivation techniques to save the known world from an impending disaster. In the end of them will have to make the ultimate sacrifice.

This story develops slowly and has multiple characters in many locations. If you are looking for action right away, this might not be the story for you.

Some chapters have Roman numerals, representing that they occur before our story's current timeline.

This story contains love scenes between men which are portrayed in medium detail. It also has some scenes with sexual abuse and rape.

Enjoy! <<less

After a horrible experience, Tom begins his new life in Vyndra. It is a new planet with a very different way of life than what you were used to. It is not only inhabited by human beings but by other alien species and virtual creatures that swarm in the network.... more>>

Being a Gifted, he is obliged to serve his species, being nothing more than a child, he only follows what they indicate, but he will try to find his place and a goal to move forward. <<less

A cultivation progression story with a chapter released Monday - Friday. Chapters are between 1300 -1800 words long.... more>>

Synopsis:

Long ago, a battle to decide the ruler of the universe was fought. From the remains of that battle rose the Defiers, and the almighty thief, The Heavens. Blood continues to shed as both sides wage wars, waiting for the true ruler to appear.

When an ancient cultivator fuses Earth with another planet, Louie finds himself surrounded by dangers that threaten him and his loved ones. One of those dangers is the Bloodthorne Sect, who indoctrinate Louie's neighbourhood and cast him into a desolate land called The Pit. Can Louie save everyone after becoming a mighty violet earth warrior? Or, will he die to the Bloodthorne Sect's bramble beasts on his defiant path to power? Read on as Louie cuddles skeletons, contemplates the Dao of the Earth, and fights off dangerous enemies in a fused cultivation world. <<less

Promises are meant to be kept, but a promise to save a beloved sister leads a group of high school magical girls into a dream... more>> of many literary landscapes. Out of this dream of Carroll’s wonderlands and Baum’s fairylands and Poe’s nightmares comes a monster that threatens to invade the waking world. Their promise forms the opening act of a play they can’t stop, so to prevent this monster’s debut into their world, they must play their parts to the end at all hazards to their lives. If you love quirky magical girls, bloodthirsty femme fatales, fight scenes, love scenes, twisty plot lines, fantastic settings, the possibility of dreams, and the uncertainty of nightmares, this story is for you. <<less

When Anne finds herself suddenly reborn as the Saintess, the main character of the novel she had been reading just before she died, she has no interest in fulfilling her original role as the heroine. Instead, she devotes herself to saving her favorite character, the villainous Lady Corvina, from her terrible fate. But she'll need Lady Corvina's help to do so.... more>>

Can the two work together to change their lives, and their nation, for the better? Or will the pull of the "original novel" prove to be too strong?

Cover image by Kat Noel, @caeldori on Twitter <<less

The Worldship Avalon and it's attendant fleet is the last hope for humanity in the fight against a hostile alien species. This species of parasitic... more>> alien slugs seeks to wipe out humanity due to their natural resistance to the aliens ability to control the bodies of their hosts. All of humanity must fight together as one to defeat this enemy, but will they? <<less

Do you ever wonder what the gods, the half-divine, and other assorted higher powers feel about the world they live in? Are you interested in short tales of such entities, or unusual styles and formats that some of these deities may think or speak in? Enter and let the collection of poems, epics, short inserts, and all manner of miscellaneous stories detailing these myths spread out before you.~... more>>

Any major and minor characters will be tracked in the glossary, I will be updating it monthly.
The novel will be updating weekly on Tuesday, though it may also update a day or two late, so check by then as well.

(As a kind of warning, there isn't any specific order you have to read by, so you can choose which character you wish to read up on, as chapters for each are many. Though quite a few poems will take place in specific settings, so keep that in mind. )

(This is a project I am doing as writing practice, so any advice or criticism is appreciated.) <<less

200 years ago, man attempted to play God and unleashed the mysterious energy field known as the Rddhi, inadvertently ushering in two centuries of warfare in the process. In the present, the successors of the former United States once again spiral into war. Included among the vast resources necessary for the growing war machines are those students of the next generation who can freely manipulate the Rddhi, granting them psychic abilities.... more>>

Enter Isaac, a student attending the New England Confederation's Rddhi development program to avenge his father's death in the First American War. A chance encounter after school gives him the opportunity of a lifetime.

Storm clouds darken over the world. The approaching Second American War will just be one theater in humanity's final conflict. Join Isaac as he ascends the path of the Eightfold Fist and seeks its ultimate prize - Godhood and enlightenment - against a backdrop of technological rediscovery and feuding ideologies.

In sum, a cultivation-inspired story set in a 1930s-esque world.

Will be publishing Monday-Thursday (perhaps more days as well) until we catch up to RoyalRoad version, which is around 90 chapters ahead.

Chapters will be between 1500-3500 words.

Season 1 - “The Great American Japanimation” (Chapters 1-)

Isaac of the New England Confederation unlocks the ability to manipulate the Rddhi, bringing him into the wider world of colorful characters, psychic powers, and political intrigue. Along the way, he and his friends will battle enemies and threats including, but not limited to: spies, smugglers, revolutionaries, serial killers, state security forces, ambitious elites, estranged family members, old flames, mobsters, gangsters, hallucinations, mental health, recreational drug use, a particularly long shojo interlude, lab experiments, international politics, love dodecahedrons, creative differences, overdue VHS tapes, and...Piper. <<less

They come from a different world. They don't hunger and they don't need sleep. They don't bleed when struck, and they can fall thousands of meters without suffering harm. The worst thing is, they see it all as a game.... more>>

They're Players.

Cain Thompson wakes up in a foreign fantasy world, with no memory of what happened or caused him to come here. Soon enough, he finds himself exhibiting abilities far beyond the ordinary, and a little pop-up window of stats follows him around egging him on. That's supposed to be a good thing, right?

But he's not the first to show up and he won't be the last, and when people go around using abilities that make a mockery of the world they live...

Well, it turns out the natives notice. <<less