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

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

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.

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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

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

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

On his sixteenth birthday, his greatest wish is granted, meeting his mother. However he soon learns that he is more than just a normal teenage... more>> boy. Meanwhile, a Witch finds an unwilling new apprentice. <<less

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

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

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

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 story has been taken down for publishing to Kindle Unlimited. If you're interested, you can read them here: https://www.amazon.com/The-Blood-Demons-Retirement/dp/B0BXYJB2MJ/... more>>

Civil War has raged on the Al-Shan Archipelago for the past four decades, only recently coming to an end with the enthronement of the new Emperor.

This is not his story.

The Blood Demon, renowned general of said civil war, is tired of all the fighting and politicking that has described the last four decades of her existence. All she really wanted to do now is to go out into the world and see the many lands from her father's stories.

Thus she retired. And went and did exactly what she wanted.

This is the story of what happens when you toss a (retired) war machine with somewhat lacking common sense into an unsuspecting world at peace.

Chapters will range from 1-2.5k words, scheduled for release every day from Monday to Friday.

First time posting a story on Royal Road here, hoping you folks will enjoy.

Expect:

-slow going slice of life with occassional faster paced action

-world building

-detailed anecdotes on the world, its races, the magic system, and whatnot every now and then

Do not expect:

-romance, other than maybe some passing mentions

-politics, again, barring passing mentions

Any comments, reviews, and criticism will be much appreciated.

And thank you for reading.

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Disclaimer: This story is my original work and only posted on the Royal Road and Scribblehub websites. If you should find this story elsewhere or under another name, please let me know.

Also please don't be too hard on me when I make occasional grammatical mistakes, english is my third language after all. XD

Edit suggestions are very welcome though. <<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

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

[Complete: check out season 2 if you want to vote!]... more>>

That’s right, dear reader. The lives of nine people are now in your hands. They’ve woken up at the top of a tower in the clouds with only one directive: BE INTERESTING, OR DIE.

So how does it work?
Chapters are posted daily during each arc. After that, a poll will open for 24 hours. The character with the most votes will then get a chapter before dying. From there, we roll on to the next arc! <<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

Everyone has a bit of magic in them, even on regular old Earth. But it's difficult to find that power when you can’t find yourself. ... more>>

Erick is just a normal dude who is definitely, positively, probably not transgender (no matter how envious he is of other trans girls). Or at least he that’s what he thinks, until his best friend shows him a trans femme forum.

Maybe she could even deal with all this gender stuff, if it wasn’t for the fact that she’s also started having weird hallucinations of a far off world. Is she losing her mind? The warrior girl who starts to share her thoughts and perceptions doesn’t seem to think so. In fact, it seems she knows a lot more about their strange connection than she lets on.

A story of friendship, plurality, magic, romance, and the power of self love.

Authors' Notes:

General content warnings for the story (they will still be labelled in each chapter): shitty parents, neurotypically ableist language, and trauma in the context of a dissociative system.

If you feel like any part of this story isn’t properly tagged with content warnings, please let us know either in DMs or the comments!

(Cover art created on Canva.com) <<less

The story has now been moved to Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B098PLR27F... more>>

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Author's Word:

This story is not a comedy. Now, don't get me wrong, my dear reader; it is funny. Hell, it has even been called downright hilarious by a couple of readers that may or may not have been my mother. But in essence, it is not purely comedy, in the same way that it is not purely tragedy. The Crab Fighter is just an intense story. Sometimes you will laugh like a ticklish hyena and sometimes you will cry as if you're reading this on onion paper. Your blood will boil, you will feel sympathy, pity, and passion, and that's all part of the deal. If you're into that, read ahead.

Now, I know what you're thinking. These are rather bold claims. Can I truly support them?

Oh, my dear reader. I most certainly can. Welcome aboard.

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Synopsis:

A man wakes up in an unknown, fantastical world with blue screens, levels, classes, and absolutely no idea of who he is. Did I mention giant crabs? Worst of all, a series of unfortunate circumstances lead to him adopting an... uncomfortable... name.

In his struggle to survive, he will fight his way through crab dens, forests, towns, and sewers. He will befriend barbaric orcs and smug outcasts, sneakily sneak into the enemy's heart of operations, fight against monsters and stand for what is right. Besides, if he just so happens to amusingly and quite epically turn the world on its head while doing so... Eh, it happens.

But all that is only provided he survives his first day in the world of Peras. Will he live and thrive, enjoying an epic lifetime of razor-sharp adventure and manly brotherhood? Or will he be turned into crab food on the very first day of his existence?

And what's a modern-day sailor doing there?!

Join our unfortunately named friend and find out... Adventure's waiting!

~Reject humanity, return to crab~

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Meta-sypnosis:

A high-fantasy LitRPG adventure, focusing a bit more on the 'Lit' and less on the 'RPG' for later chapters. We mainly follow the MC's adventures, but significant emphasis is also given to a small, sometimes rotating cast of other characters. While the story's main genre is definitely an adventure, the theme is dynamic, with different chapters ranging from epic, to wholesome, to hilarious, to dark and action-packed.

Updates are weekly, 06:00 GMT every Sunday. This story is also posted on RoyalRoad.

Please give me feedback, friends, and enjoy! Or, you know... don't. Your call.

Why are you still reading this? I'm running out of words! Just go read the first chapter, goddamnit. <<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

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

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

This story will go into rewriting, I will probably delete the uploaded chapters and replace them with new ones. or post a completely new thread, I still have to decide, if you're a new reader you'll probably want to wait for that to happen.... more>>

SI-OC Stripped of his former life, Daniel Evans finds himself in an unfamiliar and unfriendly new world. Possessing incredible abilities, he shoulders the weight of protecting his newfound home from the dangers his arrival has unleashed, with both native threats and the chaos left in the wake of his every step. MC-hero, MC-viltrumite, MCU-AU, Justice league AU, DC Comics AU, Marvel Comics AU, Miscellaneous Crossovers. <<less

I am on a personal mission to dig up all the best stories and hidden gems of the internet, or at least as many as I can find. Here I will share my findings with you. Almost all genres are included, though I quite heavily lean towards fantasy.
Keep in mind I do not own any of the books mentioned. ... more>>

Have a good day, happy reading :) <<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

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