Everything started the day after a woman and her thugs used me as a punching bag in a dark alley. If you’re thinking that I woke in some medieval-like fantasy world after they got through, you can’t be further from the truth. There are no castles, dungeons, dragons, or magic swords here. The first few minutes, I held out hope that this place would have status bars showing HP/MP, etc. just like a lot of tropes. I mean who wouldn't love some amazing power or magic? Problem is there's no system or cultivation here. ... more>>

But I have a dusty office with an invisible secretary. Oh, and I found out my name by looking at the one stenciled on the office door.

The name Dagger should give you a clue.

Yeah, that woman sent me into a place where I’m a private detective. It's what they called a shamus back in 1940. The thing is this place isn't on the map and I can't leave. Well, not without a huge loss of blood. Trust me, I've tried.

At the end of the day, I’m just an ordinary guy stuck in the past that doesn’t totally match the history books. I can get beat up or killed by any of the gangsters, backstabbing people, or crooked cops I meet. Hell, I can't even tell if the people are NPCs. After all, they seem to have lives like any person you might meet. Then again, how many times to you see dead movie stars wandering around on the streets?

It's another dimension that runs like an old movie, leaving me with no choice but to find a way to escape. While I don’t miss my college classes that much, this place certainly puts a damper on my career hopes. Besides, Lane Dagger has a lot of people trying to kill him.

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“Beyond the armor and the scars, a hero has a heart ablaze with a passion to protect. A hero throws himself into danger for the sake of others.”... more>>

Khiron had lived his entire life dreaming of being the hero of his kingdom. To be the knight given the honor of rescuing all of Celestia from the horrific threat of the monstrous Eclipse. Having trained tirelessly with his great friend and fellow knight and confidant, Juna, the day of realizing his dreams has arrived. As victor of the Celestia Hero's Tournament, he is dubbed the chosen knight. His new life as the hero has dawned at long last.

Yet there's a secret task given to the hero which is kept heavily under wraps.

Khiron arrives at his initiation only to be shocked with the revelation that the chosen knight must gain his powers by kissing 7 maidens of the heavens. To make the situation even more unbelievable, Juna is in that number!

How will our chivalrous knight fare as the kingdom’s hope?

Now featuring artwork by @AnankeKeirin within! <<less

The Merchant, a tale that few people believe in. But when their world became one, he made his present known. While the world faced crises, he was there. But not to help or destroy.... more>>

He was there to see how much the heroes were willing to sacrifice for the greater good.

He was there to see how far the villains were willing to push to gain an upper hand.

He was there to witness the worst defeat, the greatest triumph.

He is known as 'The Merchant' the peddler of wishes. <<less

SYNOPSIS... more>>

…What if Uchiha Sasuke was, in fact, not the one you had always known; gone; replaced by some eldritch… thing. <<less

Dungeons are dangerous, unpredictable death traps that have cost countless adventurers their lives. They are also the only source of magical crystals, the fuel that powers most aspects of civilization.... more>>

Enter the Department of Dungeons, a continent-spanning organization dedicated to policing dungeons for optimal returns. Less death, more gains.

Dungeon Inspector Badger and his junior, Ferrisdae, travel from dungeon to dungeon performing their duty for the safety of all. Not long after Badger takes his apprentice under his wing, they're called in to undertake a dangerous mission.

The Land Pirate Raitheus Razorbeak has gone rogue, and it's up to our intrepid inspectors to destroy his dungeon once and for all. <<less

Ah! Aythryn City. Truly a mess of neon and trash all supporting the psychopaths that live here. Desire is the name of the game in... more>> such a bright place, as anyone on the streets can verify. Whether it be the gangs roaming the streets, the corpo rats in their tall towers, or the people just trying to get by; everyone wants something. And hey! I'm all for that. I'm no different, after all. <<less

Dan really, REALLY, wants to be forcefemmed.... more>>

Hunter, Dan's cisgender male best friend, is forced to listen to Dan's constant prattling on and on about all the different, vivid, and creative ways someone could get turned into a woman.

Unfortunately for Hunter, he lives in a world where Dan might be onto something... <<less

Hunter has always been a little different from everyone else. You wouldn’t know it just by looking at him, but those who do know have always looked at him with fear and even disgust. It isn’t his fault. He was born this way… born as a psychic.... more>>

Throughout his life, he’s helped several trans women hatch from their eggs, using his powers to figure out just the right way to push past their denial: his best friend from high school, a college roommate, a rival co-worker… it’s almost become a hobby for him. He isn’t sure what it is about him that attracts eggs or what it is about them that compels him to help.

Into Hunter’s life now comes Mark, a perfectly average kindergarten teacher who has always lived his life dealing with intrusive thoughts, strange mood swings, and inexplicable sudden changes to his habits. When Mark gets kicked out of his home, he ends up taking the first available room that he can find, becoming Hunter’s new roommate and fast friend.

Hunter knows an egg when he sees one, or at least after he’s read their mind. Although Mark’s thoughts are chaotic, they definitely aren't the kind of thoughts that a normal cis man would have, and when Hunter dives deeper into that mind he’ll find out just how right he is about that.

There’s an entire world inside that mind, full of people that his roommate isn’t aware of, and for Hunter, this might just become the ultimate egg hunt. <<less

A merchant named Dale stumbles across a strange item through a forest one day. Puzzled by its appearance and peculiarity he is unaware of its true nature.
Though that very nature will result in many of the powers that be, to seek any way to obtain it, whether out of greed, intrigue, or hatred. This story is a tale of his ordeals in keeping his life from the transgressions his discovery has wrought.... more>>

(As a relatively new writer, any criticism and advice are appreciated. I'll be updating this every so often though it won't be often as it is not one of my main novels. That is all.) <<less

In a universe where some civilizations thrive and others struggle to survive, a hunger for power and dominance has long driven the Manskligs, or humans. But when their reckless pursuit of progress leads to their inevitable downfall, their xenogenic neighbors learn a valuable but misapprehended lesson: adaptation and innovation are essential for survival.... more>>

As technology and genetic mutations give rise to near-omnipotent embodiments of science and pseudoscientific theories being researched, a young alien-hybrid named Miya Yuna will soon discover unfathomable powers laid dormant or just now coming into creation.

Join Miya, a newly inducted Patroller of Gala Fol, on her journey through a universe of interplanetary growth, while also learning the dangers of unchecked progress where the impossible becomes increasingly possible.

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Chapters are posted every Friday-Saturday-Sunday; Critiques and praise in the form of reviews are greatly welcome!

For advanced chapters, merch, and additional books like Let's Imagine a Female Knight...
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Next update: Sunday 5/19 ... more>>

One hundred years ago, being diagnosed with the "affliction" was the kiss of death. Whether by mutation or firing squad, Linnaeans lived notoriously tragic lives. The few that lived suffered from irreversible mutations. These creatures, few as they were, inspired legends of werewolves, mermaids, and sirens.

Then came the treatments for the Linnaean affliction. The discovery of temporary gene repression meant that the development of mutations could be slowed and managed. This created an "unholy" new race that shared the DNA of both humans and animals.

Feared and hated by the outside world, they created a stronghold to develop their medicines and amass their power. Today, Linnaeans from all over the continent live in the City of Mendel and train under the renowned Professor Corax, a brilliant and eccentric geneticist.

Just before her eighteenth birthday, Ember is diagnosed with the affliction. Suddenly, instead of moving into her dorms and studying with the brightest in the country, she is whisked off to the City of Mendel by government officials who are as scared of her as she is of them. As she contends with a new city and her own treatment, she'll also have to face the tension of the half-baked treaty between the Linnaean people and the outside world.

There's no doubt - life won't be easy in a city where the population is able to harness the abilities (and instincts) of animals.

*This is a cross-post from Royal Road.
** Patreon billing is paused until May 19th <<less

Medical Examiner Geun Namkyu is fresh out of school and has just closed his tenth case. Suddenly his brother goes missing and while the police look for him, the abductor is sending Namkyu pieces of him.... more>>

He is trying to keep it together but it is getting beyond difficult when every single one of the cases that lands on Namkyu 's table has a piece of Jinyoung's body.

Detective Lee does his absolute best to find the killer that is messing up his station before a lot of people end up dead but every time he gets a clue , he meets a dead end. Worst of all the clues lead to Geun Namkyu

The question becomes is the killer causing a distraction so they can finish their puzzle of body parts or are they trying to send a message <<less

Interdimensional Records and Exploration or I.D.R.E.... more>>

An interdimensional organization that archives all that ever achieved, discover and explore across all dimensions and reality using technology of unknown origins. <<less

World setting: A world where a super artificial intelligence directs people in their day-to-day life, it chooses the most suitable jobs for people, which are still done by people. These jobs include research, mental treatment, software developer, politician and others. Amond these jobs there is a job to explore new planets, asteroids, stars and other things in space, called space explorer. The job itself is to supervise a space vessel, and in case it has a problem which is outside of its capabilities to solve, it is the explorer’s task to solve or to help solve it. Heki Tike has been assigned as a space explorer for a long time and has gotten their new... more>> mission to explore a planet presumed to be rich in rare-earth metals. But things don’t go as they should…

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This is my first story. I would appreciate if you could leave a review, so that I can improve my writing in the future. The direction of the story is mostly decided, so hopefully no writer's block. I'll try to stick to a weekly update schedule. Also, tell me if the chapters are too long, I'll try to write shorter ones. Currently I'm sticking to ~1k words/chap.

Arshaid <<less

This is a slightly changed version of the Sunbird story, which will stil focus on the adventures of Reimei Scarlettail and Earthling Class No. 1... more>> from the day she enrolls at Sunbird High School to the beginning of the war with the undead. (Scarlet) Sunbird will be the first half of the story, both halves being split up into acts and each act having a different number of chapters. So get ready for lots of fun, fighting, mystery, plotting and all-out destruction as you follow Deckstoru's biggest troublemakers in this epic! <<less

Long ago, the world was overrun by demons and magic. From the ashes, adapting, using the very things that once ruined it, an unbalanced and flawed society was built. At its center were the witches, women able to wield otherworldly powers.... more>>

Witches use their abilities and knowledge to serve the people, hunt the monsters afflicting their daily lives, research and study those creatures to create new magical tools and gadgets, strengthening and furthering civilization, hoping one day they can regain what was once lost. That is their purpose.

Dailah, a young low-ranked witch from the boonies, is on her way to join the world of witches in the big city. As a novice, she'll be part of a unit responsible for dealing with and preventing the proliferation of magical pests. A straightforward and boring job, they told her.

Yet, as if afflicted by an unknown curse, time and again the path she follows shows itself to be more arduous - and dangerous - than she initially bargained for. <<less

Fii's life in the slums was always about survival. But a fateful encounter with the enigmatic Dr. Edith reveals her true potential. As the only successful product of a forbidden experiment, Fii finds herself wielding powers she never imagined. Navigating the treacherous landscape of the slums, she grapples with the weight of her newfound abilities. With every choice she makes, she teeters on the edge of becoming the hero the slums need or the vigilante they fear.... more>>

What to expect:
- MC's steady progression of superpower and skills
- Somewhat of a hard Sci-Fi approach to the MC's superpower at the beginning
- Immersive world-building (dystopian)
- Theme: Heroism vs Vigilantism
- Cinematic action scenes! (after MC's training arc). Moments of visceral violence
- Interesting cast of characters
- Multiple POV (not too many, just within a few important characters)
- Minor political intrigues and mysteries

Do not expect:
- LitRPG

Explicit Language: A few instances, here and there...
Graphic Violence: Some, particularly from one character... <<less

Joining the Polish CCG division, the young man who's tribulations we are following, does so only because of the money he's supposed to get. Nothing grand, like protecting humanity, or revenge against the violent ghouls, just purely materialistic desire. Though, he will have to fight, even if he doesn't want to.... more>>

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This is a fanfiction based in the world of Tokyo Ghoul, in the year of 2024, so around the time that the last episode of Tokyo Ghoul, the one that shows Ken's and Touka's child, happens.

In this work, there will be some references to actual events within Tokyo Ghoul, although no meeting with canon characters from the original creation, nor from the works of other authors.

I will be adding tags as I go, because although I have a vague idea of the plot, nothing is yet truly set in stone, other than the main character.

Also, to those who have already read my stories, which honestly wasn't a lot of people, I apologise for not continued those stories. I had a huge loss of motivation, and I couldn't write them anymore. <<less

In "That Time My Mother Got Turned into a Monster!" dive into the whirlwind tale of Adam von Yeager, whose life is upended by a... more>> bizarre magical accident that transforms his mother into a formidable monster. Thrust into a perilous realm of arcane mysteries, Adam grapples with the daunting task of reversing this fearsome curse. As he journeys through the treacherous landscape of magic, he confronts not only external terrors but also his deepest fears and personal limitations. Along this harrowing path, Adam uncovers sinister secrets and faces formidable foes. Yet, it's through resilience and unexpected alliances that he charts a course towards an audacious feat - to break the curse and bring his mother back to her human form. This tale is not just a story of magic and monsters; it's a heart-stirring saga of courage, love, and the unbreakable bonds of family. <<less

From the Author of Heir De Winter: ... more>>

Heroes and Villains.

Revered and Feared.

No matter who they are, I'll surely get the scoop!

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College third-year Owen Parkis goes along with everyday life aspiring to become a Hero News Network (HNN) cameraman. Early in his internship at HNN, he learns that the job he signed up for wasn't what he expected. Paired up with the rising star reporter of the station and newbie hero, Cosmo, the two embark on a journey to reach the industry's peak. However, the world of rainbows and sunshine that filled them with motivation was nothing more than an illusion, as the stories they covered led them in an unanticipated direction. A direction full of secrets and mysteries not just in the city of Loran but also the duo bearing witness to its happenings.

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*I do not own the cover art.
*Warning: Sporadic updates.
*No harem, no sex scenes, no isekai <<less

CLAD IN METAL AND STEEL, A POWER ARMOR IS ALL YOU NEED.... more>>

Hunted by terrorists, the military, and the secret police, William Dunn, an academy student, has to solve the deadliest terror attack in the last decade, all before graduation day.
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It was fifty years after Final October, and the world wasn't what it used to be. Post-nuclear war, paranoia was rampant, and the world ran on secrets, spies, and espionage.

William Dunn, an undercity factory kid, desperately wanted to move his family up the Tower—the only refuge from slavers and separatists. Determined to keep his family safe, he made an unthinkable discovery grave enough to reignite the nuclear war.

The secret must be kept at all costs. On the run from terrorists, the military, and the secret police, Will faces an agonizing choice: his family or the world.

A choice between the deaths of thousands or the safety of billions.

A game of cat and mouse begins. The powers that be have set their sights. All ready to fire at Will.

What to expect:
- Weak to strong MC
- Heists and covert operations.
- Mechs and mana-based power system
- High stakes and real consequences
- Coming of age
- Strong friendships
- No Harem

Advance chapters on RoyalRoad. (+20 Chapters) <<less

In the mysterious country of Asulvania, Cornelius Valentine, a supernatural investigator, navigates a forest teeming with unearthly creatures. A chance encounter with a werewolf leads... more>> to a perilous confrontation, revealing Cornelius's formidable abilities. As a tense standoff unfolds, Cornelius's enigmatic presence and calculated actions hint at a deeper understanding of the supernatural world. The forest becomes the stage for an intricate dance between the werewolf, and Cornelius... <<less

In pirate waters, strange winds can arise. Follow where they blow if you dare.... more>>

A band of young Adventurers set out to explore a wide new world... of ancient and forgotten places. What will they discover, delving where the gods can no longer see?

You don't need to have read In the Key of Ether to join up, we will be telling a whole new story.

If you do get curious, it's all right over there... The whole million and a quarter words of it. <<less

Lan Sheng Zhe, "Excuse me, why is everyone wearing white in this town?". Zhao Cheng Yin, "Obviously they are mourning" looking at Lan Sheng Zhe's confused face Zhao Cheng Yin continued, "You see that?" Pointing at a mountain across the Yun river which was barely visible because of mist, "Seven years ago from today Zhao Cheng Yin burnt down that mountain. Seventeen years ago the mountain immortal found him abandoned by the river and raised him with utmost love. Who could have guessed that on his 11th birthday he would burn down the whole mountain and kill everyone? What a monster! He didn't even spare the immortal! That's why they say blood is thicker... more>> than water! What a pity, what a pity, hey hey!! I'm not done talking..."

By the time Zhao Cheng Yin finished talking, Lan Sheng Zhe had already left, all he could see was Lan Sheng Zhe's silhouette disappearing in the distance.

Disclaimer: Not a fanfic but a story inspired by The Untamed/ MDZS :)

Clarification on the names of MC and ML.

Nick Name: Lan Yang (岚阳)
Courtesy Name: Sheng Zhe 圣哲: wisdom, virtuous people
Title: Jièzhì Xiàndé (節執賢德) could be interpreted as "adhering firmly to virtuous principles" or "upholding honorable virtues with dedication." It suggests a person who values integrity, persistence, and moral goodness in their actions and character.

NickName: Ah-Cheng:
Pseudonym: Cheng Yu 承宇: floating clouds that connect to the eaves of mountains
Courtesy Name: Zhao Cheng Yin (成阴)
Title Name: Móhuái Fēngyún (魔怀风云)

Móhuái Fēngyún (魔怀风云) aka Zhao Cheng Yin’s Title name meaning: "Móhuái" (魔怀) means "sinister" and "Fēngyún" (风云), signifies "storm" or "tumultuous situation." Together, the name conveys the image of chaos, darkness, and a menacing presence. Ever since the Red Night people call him Móhuái Fēngyún. <<less

Warren is dead! He knows this as a fact. While he expected to be wearing wings or running around with a pitchfork in hand, Warren discovered his afterlife isn't what he thought. It's an eerie, mixed-up purgatory where he must survive inside of a film world made up of obscure movies from the past. ... more>>

Worse, Warren finds that his lot in this world is to wake inside the body of someone who will be the upcoming murder victim. The dead man carries no memories of the character and must piece together his identity. His first goal is to survive his murder. His second goal is to get out of this purgatory world that blends the hard-boiled time of gangsters, private detectives, and corrupt cops wrapped up with murder. <<less