Never underestimate the guy who has so much Mana it should kill him...... more>>

Nathaniel's bus ride was supposed to be just another boring commute. But now, he, 23 fellow passengers, and a corgi named Biscuit are stuck in a "Hell difficulty" tutorial, battling monsters and leveling up.

Easy difficulty, anyone can handle. Normal difficulty, you've got to put up a fight to get by. Hard difficulty is where only the tough ones last. And Hell? That's where you have to be a bit out of your mind!

With his terrifying talent for mana manipulation, Nathaniel decides to invest every stat point into mana. Attribute imbalance be damned. It will either kill him before the monsters and his enemies can, or turn him into one of the most powerful beings within the system.

New chapters are released 5 times per week Monday - Friday (CEST).

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I removed Chapters 12-101 to follow the rules for Kindle Unlimited exclusivity.

You can grab the first book on Amazon here: https://geni.us/helldifficulty1 <<less

From collecting to haphazard experimentation, Alexander Creed briefly peeked at the secrets of existence in an incident involving chaos. Having been given the chance to relive his life, Alexander decides to move out of his reclusive comfort zone and test how far his methods would change the world.... more>>

From this, he becomes a Chaos Butterfly whose wingspan encompasses everything from comic books, toys, animation, tv shows, video games, movies, music, even beauties... and MORE.

More often than he'd like to admit, Alexander Creed's re-life was clearly inspired by a Hollywood Creed.

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This is a semi-Hollywood story if that's what you're wondering.

This is a work of fiction and a lot of unresearched topics so don't bash my trashy work too much.

Also, this is just a fictionalization of things for entertainment and just sharing for free. Hope I don't get into much trouble for it and hope I don't get sued or whatever.

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There are many possible fates that can await those whisked away from our world to another.... more>>

Some became heroes or villains, given the right power to forge their own destinies as they wished.

Others, the powerless, became victims, doomed to perish, at the mercy of the cruel world filled with mystical powers they are unprepared for.

A lone man that woke up alone under the alien sky was neither of those.

He didn't get to choose what he was going to become - a disaster, an unwilling source of intelligent, yet violent monsters, rapidly rising in numbers. Stranded in a foreign land, without even knowing the language, forever locked in the unending cycle of violence he neither wished for nor can escape from. His creations may be the only company he would ever find.

The man wasn’t powerless. But was he really that much better off?

It just took one wrong power. <<less

What do you have when you have a socially awkward young girl given a system that has stumbled upon a secret of the world that wasn't meant to be discovered by someone like her? A recipe for disaster, that's what. Just how will Zoey Winters be able to survive in a world that seemed to have gotten much bigger than she already thought it was? Maybe learning boxing could help.... more>>

Release Dates: When I feel like it. (Usually Saturday and Sun)

I do not own the cover image. (Mro16 on Deviant Art is owner)

I will be uploading this story to Webnovels and Royalroad. <<less

The thousand-year-old Imperium is crumbling, and war looms on the horizon, bringing with it both brutalities and splendor. Caught in the midst of this chaos is Lansius, an office grunt and veteran MMO player who has been transformed into a medieval peasant. With no wealth, status, or magical abilities, and armed only with his basic knowledge of the art of war, can he endure and thrive in this realistic medieval fantasy realm? Follow Lansius as he moves from one occupation to another, striving to survive during these turbulent times.... more>>

What to expect:
- Introverted Male Lead; the world has magic, but the MC has No Magic or superpower
- 3rd POV
- Army building, kingdom building, slice of life
- Well researched medieval town & nobility class

new cover by Fabio <<less

Hana was the perfect high school girl. Always kind to her classmates and family. That is until she became addicted to MMORPGs and her... more>> life did a total 180. Due to a string of unfortunate events, she finds herself knocking on death's door. Or so she thought.... <<less

Declan was but a teenager when he was invited to Gaia. It wasn't some popular VRMMO like the ones his friend keeps recommending, nor was it a 'game' in the traditional sense. Gaia was the stopgap to Indiri, a living breathing world, the final creation of a dead genius. Invited to this world by Eve, the overseer and an AI light-years greater than any that came before her, Declan was given a choice. ... more>>

To join or not to join?

Well, why the hell not?

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Volume 1: Prologue to Adventure is now out on Amazon in Ebook and Audiobook!

Amazon Summary:

An intelligent young man embarks on an epic journey through a virtual world in the first volume of this near-future fantasy/adventure series.

Declan has never cared much for VRMMO games. No matter how many times his best friend, Matt, has urged him to get into the latest craze and escape the monotony of their broken-down reality, he always finds something about the build or the engine that drives him crazy. But when an AI hacks into his Somatic Implant and invites him into a secret virtual world, he can’t resist the chance to explore.

The lush, post-apocalyptic landscape of Gaia is unlike any simulation Declan has ever encountered, and it’s only the gateway to the even grander and more realistic world known as Indiri. Soon, Declan and Matt are going on wild quests as their avatars—Dustin the Magic Myconid and Noam the Tiefling Bard—navigating a world of travelers and fighters to make their way to Indiri’s high-fantasy lands.

But Declan’s journey isn’t always smooth. And as he encounters digital gods, dangerous guilds, and powerful forces attempting to use him as a pawn, he must learn to forge his own path . . . or risk becoming an NPC in his own life.

Prologue to Adventure is an explosive start to an intricately plotted fantasy series filled with heart-pounding adventure and enchanting characters

The first volume of the hit LitRPG fantasy series—with more than 400,000 views on Royal Road—now available on Audible and wherever ebooks are sold! <<less

Holmer Aldnoa is a hardworking special agent living in Freedom City. The place is one of the most corrupted environment where the high-ranking criminals are living comfortably and lurking in the shadows freely. ... more>>

Technically, he is a regular man who wanted to retire from his tough job, but for many reason, the world won't let him escape.

Watch our protagonist as he struggles to survive in this hellish place and becomes the famous, influential and universally feared hunter of the entire world.

Glossary:

Arc 1: Volume 1 - "Chapter 1. My Prologue: Holmer Aldnoa’s Soliloquy I" to "Chapter 48. Side Story: Helena Is Not Obsessed!"
Arc 2: Volume 2 - "Chapter 1. My Prologue: Holmer Aldnoa’s Soliloquy II" to present. <<less

For as long as anyone can remember, humans have been preyed upon by Harbingers, living nightmares which devour dreams and passions and souls, and defended by Keepers. These children alone hold the gift of magic, the wild and wondrous ability to impose emotions over reality and empower their frail bodies with the splendor of their souls. Under their protection, humanity was able to survive and thrive.... more>>

While modern Keepers have come to enjoy a social position somewhere between celebrities and religious idols, very few accept the mantle simply to be a hero. The Messengers of the Goddess Claiasya, spirits charged with awakening the magic in suitable souls, promise that Keepers who consume and purify enough Harbingers will obtain the power to change themselves or the world in nearly any way they wish.

It’s for this purpose that Liadain Shiel, a young girl born terminally ill, throws herself into life as a Keeper when her opportunity comes, hoping against hope to rewrite her fate and save her life while she still can.

But magic wants its wielders to grow and change, not simply continue living, and the secrets swimming beneath the sea and behind the sky have lives and designs of their own.

Nowhere Stars is an ongoing fantasy-horror web novel about traumacore magical girls, nightmares clothed in ribbons and lace, alienation from reality, and broken children twisting the world into whatever shape they must to make their dreams come true.

This is a mirror of Nowhere Stars' home site, located here: https://nowherestars.net/
Updates will be posted at the same time, currently every other Wednesday.

Please be aware that my writing trends quite dark and disturbing. If you're looking for more detailed content warnings, there's a list that should be considered to apply to the story as a whole here: https://nowherestars.net/content-warnings/

Discord: https://discord.gg/UPYYpcvfqX
Topwebfiction: https://topwebfiction.com/listings/nowhere-stars/ <<less

Doomed or Destined? ... more>>

Man or Monster? 

Hero or Heretic? 

Join John Sarvod on his journey as he confronts his demons. 

A story taken place in a world where Gods, Demons, and Dragons exist.

TLDR: A story of weak to strong. Full Fantasy.

Release Schedule: Biweekly, Saturday GMT 0 - 0:00

Average word count for each chapter: 3.5k (depending)

Book 1, The Destination of Innocence (Chapters 1 - Chapter 6) Finished

Book 2, The Manifestation of Agony (Chapter 7 - Chapter 12) Finished

Book 3, The Execution of Will (Chapter 13 - Chapter 20) Finished

Book 4 The Remembrance of Past (Chapter 21 - Releasing) 

Illustration links: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15pGv58Ct8xKc6gg9Hgi6S9NkLE-jd7XK?usp=sharing

I have a backlog already, this story won't be dropped. <<less

What would it be like to be a punny, black and yellow, honey-making insect in a world dominated by humans? In his first life, Enno wouldn’t be able to answer that question. His second life is a different story.... more>>

Reborn as a psychic bee in a tumultuous new world, Enno may or may not go on to create a fervent bee family obsessed with turning the entire world into their hive. Humanity is fighting to stay dominant, monsters are becoming restless, and the gods are NOT happy. If Enno wants to succeed, he’ll have to contend with giant killer birds, angry humans, and even the voice in his own head.

Because his body’s previous owner never vacated the premises.

What to expect:

An ever-expanding world.

Quite powerful protagonist.

A magic system based on psychic/mental powers

Interpersonal and internal conflicts

Hive-mind shenanigans

Undermining a god-made gamelike system.

And puns. Lots of 'em. Maybee too many.

A story inspired by series like Overlord by Kugane Maruyama and So I'm a Spider, So What? by Okina Baba, as well as the plethora of indie litrpg stories.

Includes swearing and some degree of gore, potentially traumatic content.

Updates: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Now with Discord: Join the Hive! https://discord.gg/G2Mt4cWS4Y

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There is one thing Jason love’s more than anything in the world, esports. In fact, he wants to become the best Dota 2 player in the world. That’s why he recently joined a competitive team, only to find out later. That he joined an all girls team. And while pretending to be “Emily” online is one thing, offline this might prove to be a lot more difficult.... more>>

The goal is to release at least 2 chapters week, but this might change based off real life stuff. As I currently don't really have a big backlog. This being my first work of writing, consistency is still a bit of a struggle

Also would love to connect with my readers, so please keep posting comments! If you want to have chat with me or other readers there is also a special writing discord I have made to talk with eachother at: https://discord.gg/WnHW84YxCQ

I recently started a free newsletter where you can find even more of my transfiction, and even advanced chapters for this story! Sign up today: https://mailchi.mp/55990f6edc83/gwenington-story-corner

*Updates weekly on Thursday and Sunday <<less

When the emperor told his son, Li Jie, that he's going to build him a harem, Li Jie excused himself by saying, "I don't want it. I'm gay."... more>>

What Li Jie didn't see coming was the emperor building a harem nonetheless with handsome men from all over the kingdom fighting over his affection.

But between all these men, will one be the future emperor? <<less

After three decades, Simon's life isn't what he hoped it would be. Taking his destiny into his own hands he decides to find another world where he can be the hero he was always meant to be. It turns out there's more to combat than having lightning reflexes with his controller though, and the path to being a hero is more brutal than he can imagine. Death after Death is a dark, sardonic take on the Isekai genre with roguelike elements. It explores some of the common tropes in a different light. ... more>>

Updates Wednesdays <<less

With the blood of another, Lucas can heal from any wound.... more>>

And with every kill, his connection to the blood deepens. For there is power in the blood. A dangerous power that monsters covet and gods wish to destroy.

When the System invaded, Lucas and the remaining survivors awoke to find themselves trapped at the top of a dungeon tower filled with deadly beasts. They are given just one year to battle their way to the end and escape before the tower self-destructs.

For many, it won’t be enough time. <<less

Unfortunately for Ben, his wish for an uneventful seventeenth birthday goes unanswered. As expected, the bullies who tormented him through most of high school couldn't leave well alone. However, this year, Ben received a 'gift' (if one could even call it that) that he neither expected nor wanted, and unintentionally transforms one of the bullies into a girl. ... more>>

His already dismal life spirals downwards even further, his family falls apart, and it's all because of this unnatural ability that he didn't ask for.

And through all that, despite knowing that it's wrong, he can't help but feel envious of those he transformed. <<less

Uriel is just a normal college student trying to find the “right girl”. The good thing is he has finally found the “right girl” and her name is Glenda. The bad thing is that Glenda is actually a succubus. And she needs to obtain 666 virginities in order to become the Succubus Queen. ... more>>

[I use AI art for my book cover.]

[Chapter 44 is now out on Patreon!]

[Support me on Patreon to get exclusive advanced chapters. Check it out!]

[If you cannot support me financially, that's okay, too. Be sure to leave a favorite, rating, comment, and review on my work. I really appreciate it!] <<less

After years of suffering and loss, Aidan finally found peace in the arms of death. But instead of eternal rest, his soul awakened in the... more>> body of a young boy in a foreign world.
When Aidan opened his eyes, he saw before him a dazzling sun and a bustling city. This world seemed similar to Earth, but Aidan felt that something was wrong.
Suddenly, a strange interface appeared before his eyes, giving him amazing power. Now all skills were given to Aidan instantly and maxed out. But Aidan did not seek greatness and glory. The only thing he longed for was the quiet and measured life that had been hidden from him for so long.
Let this world be full of danger and mystery. Let there be ominous multicolored rays in the sky above the city. Aidan didn't care. He decided to earn money at work, buy his own house and live in peace. And if anyone dared to stand in his way, to interfere with his plans for a quiet and peaceful life, he would regret it. <<less

High school friends Mark and Joel have their lives uprooted when Joel discovers that his late mother was a princess who fled from another world. With the King old and infirm, Joel is asked to return to that world and take his place as the rightful heir. ... more>>

Before that, he must graduate high school. How will Joel be able to live in a new world and claim his throne?

Mark, a nerdy and isolated young man, follows his one close friend to a new high school in a new world. It can’t be worse than NYC in the early 1990s, can it...?

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Notes:
* The story is cross-posted on Royal Road under the same username
* We're finally getting into some of the harem/romantic subplot. More romcom, fewer mysteries, for the next several chapters.
* Character portraits for some of the main characters are linked in the glossary

Any/all feedback appreciated, including negative/critical feedback. :)

Any questions about the world or things I can add to the glossary is also appreciated. <<less

Thanks to her mother marrying a prominent politician, Kaera's life goes from rags to riches. She wants to move on from her past, but society believes she should remain there instead. To make matters worse, her desire for romance guides her towards forbidden territory. Will society's pressure, her desires, and other forces destroy her life or forge longlasting bonds and a new life?... more>>

Welcome everyone to my next story series, Forging Bonds. It takes place in the same world as the Age of Cataclysm series, but several years prior. In case you follow the Age of Cataclysm series but haven't heard the news, I'm taking a break from it to avoid a burnout, and I have this new series in my head for awhile. I'll do my best to keep the two series indepedent from each other so you don't have to read this to understand the Age of Cataclysm and vice versa, but there maybe references from the other story. Forging Bonds is more of a slice of life story, so there's less fireballs flying around and sword fights (I've been wanting to expand my writing into different areas). This story will contain numerous instances of adult characters engaging in sex of an incestuous nature or not and may contain kinks such as rough sex, domination, bdsm, etc. If it doesn't appeal to you, I suggest reading another story. This story will be first-person from a single character except for the prologue, and it will be a slow build towards certain milestones.

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Four Monster Girls living in Saitama, struggling as they must hide their true selves from Human society. Meet Mochizuki Haru, a Red Oni living with... more>> a Catgirl, a Harpy & a 1000 year old cosmic entity with the destructive capacity of a small star. While going about their lives a number of sinister forces lurking in the shadows pop out to cause strife, making them question their position amongst Humans <<less

Out of an unnaturally quiet night, a bedraggled woman in noble finery requests access to the southern capital. Who she is has been lost to time for most, but her continued existence will throw everything further out of balance.... more>>

Janurana had barely survived her royal house's destruction at the hands of foreign invaders, surviving day by day in the scattered pocket forests and arid shrub lands, constantly escaping the ghosts of her past.

The south has barely survived their recent Pyrrhic victory against the north immediately followed by a coup. The north is bloodied but unbowed, on the brink of civil war, but still ready to take up arms against the southern invaders.

The leaders of the south cannot afford another obstacle.

And Janurana is just that.

Yet her chance meeting with a woman expelled from the warrior class named Dhanur gives them both a chance to avenge the ones they loved, finish what they failed to do, and return to a normal life.

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Set in a fantasized bronze age India featuring LGBT female leads. Told in an omniscient pov with glances into multiple characters.

We hope you can all still find some enjoyment here and take a break from everything happening in the world. Remember to work on your dreams. :) <<less

Alice de Ravendall, the daughter of a count, starts experiencing vivid dreams that hint at a former life as a physics major in college.
In a world where scientific knowledge is closely tied to magical abilities, how will Alice fare?... more>>

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This is a 'science meets magic' type of story where the science aspect will eventually get wilder and more complex.
Expect at least two chapters per month.

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Disclaimer: I am neither a physicist nor a biologist, so you might want to take everything with a grain of salt. There may be errors or even deliberate omissions to serve the plot, and I might take some liberties now and then.
It is best to consider that the magic system merely draws inspiration from science, like most works of science fiction.

Lastly, some chapters contain AI illustrations generated and edited by yours truly. I'd like to think they incrementally get better over time. <<less

For this cyborg, power is just an upgrade away. ... more>>

Emmett was used to being caught between college and his engineering internship, but when he gets caught between a powerful hero and an even stronger villain, he becomes collateral damage. Instead of dying, he wakes up a cyborg. Turns out his boss wasn’t just an eccentric inventor, and the old man just gave him a shining opportunity to be a hero.

Except that’s just the beginning, and things are about to get a lot more complicated.

His boss has his own agenda. The boss’s daughter has her own power armor. His roommate works for an evil corporation.

And Emmett is small fry. Just a Class 1 hero.

Superheroes aren’t just masks—some work for corporations, or for the government and the military, and even as mercenaries in wars. Shadowy cabals pull the strings of hero and villain alike. The city of Belport might be peaceful for now, but most of the world is in turmoil. If Emmett is going to have any chance at making a difference, he needs to get stronger. A lot stronger.

How much of his humanity will he hold onto and how much will he trade away?

If you’re a fan of Cyborg, Winter Soldier, Iron Man, or Batman Beyond, then you don’t want to miss this series!

What to expect: Superhero Sci-fi Progression Fantasy

Starting Aug 3rd, you can find chapters 1 - 1.1.53 on Amazon: Mod Superhero: Initialize

Starting Aug 24th (tentatively), you can find chapters 1.2.1 - 1.2.57 on Amazon: Mod Superhero: Execute

Chapters are released MON, WED, and FRI at 9am Eastern (GMT -5), each being roughly 1.5—2.3k words.

Read up to 15 chapters ahead on Patreon, with goals up to 50 advanced chapters.

Stop by the Discord and get release notifications at RealityLocked Worlds. <<less

A man tired of life on a spent, dying world dies in his recliner. When he wakes he finds a new world, untainted by the touch of man and alive with magic. In a primordial forest long abandoned by the world's inhabitants he is given a second chance to live by one of the hidden gods of the world, A Watcher. The eternal being binds him to this new world, tying his existence to the Akashic record of these lands to leave his imprint on history as he will.... more>>

Exploratory fiction with scientific magic, adult themes, juvenile humor, and a pace that oscillates between whiplash and glacial. Come watch the train wreck.

Originally posted to RR, crossposting here.
Standard Upload is Friday, however many chapters got posted there during the week, patreon updates every Friday.

Patreon Plug
For those interested in advanced chapters and a more novelish format of longer chapters, as opposed to the web serial length chapters:
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=73738300 <<less