YOU KNOW THEY SAY THE FIRST KILL IS HARD, BUT I FOUND IT RATHER ENJOYABLE. ... more>>

Ichigo became an orphan because her grandparents owe the Bidaru so much money.

Her father couldn't pay back the money, so he and his wife willingly died to save their daughter.

"It's all up to you now little one, I did this to you not because I want to but because I have to.

I was too weak so I ran away to the army, but for you I left you a foundation that will help you end all the troubles our country are having, you will be saving a lot of people by erasing the Bidaru from the earth, and don't forget little one I will always be by your side watching over you always."
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Also posting on Webnovel.com & Royal Road

Cover art by: the_nerd.artist <<less

To have love only to lose it because of a lie.... more>>

After a two week break contacting him was what he did but the rejection wasn't what he could take.

Oneshot

Cover art by: the_nerd.artist <<less

"That day, I thought my shit life was gonna change, but man, I WAS WRONG!"
Life is full of tragedies for Zack Will. Broken marriage,... more>> alcohol addiction, no good friends to look up to, no parents— his life was literally full of everything trying to break up a man. But, he tries to start a new life when he meets Carlos Cornwallis, a spy working at Secret Agency of Investigation. But, can he really start a new life by forgetting his old one? Questions about betrayals, friendship and team-work arises for him as he starts thinking if it is really the right path to a peaceful life?
*Left Incomplete* <<less

Shangguan Yu and Ao Jing have been married for half a year — but only online! Now, it’s time for them to step out of... more>> the comfort zone of their favorite game and meet up for the first time in real life to see what the future might hold for them. <<less

I have always thought I would live out my life without any major surprises. You know, work on the estates of my parents, serve my time as a soldier, become a senator, a praetor, maybe a consul in time. I thought I will live the life that a Roman noble of my standing can count on.... more>>

But this was not to be. My previously simple life got suddenly very complicated. I was taken from my home, and now I have to live in a world where no one speaks Latin, no one prays to my gods, and no one knows what the heck garum is. Before, I thought I had all the answers, but now only questions remain.

Will I survive? Will I find my way back home? Will I ever be able to get the savage bastards living here to adopt the great accomplishments of Roman civilisation?

Not even the gods know the answers. One thing is for sure: should I ever get home again; I will never set a foot outside of my estate without a healthy stockpile of garum. <<less

Life moved at a snail's pace for Leon Smith. Working a dead-end job while taking a seemingly indefinite hiatus from college had done wonders to... more>> demoralize the young writer whose only remaining joy was posting work to an online fiction site. One night, after a lightning storm ruined his latest chapter, he came face to face with something he never expected: one of his own characters. <<less

Haruka's wish is to catch up with her childhood friend's dreams. But instead, she met she met her friend's long lost twin, but as a... more>> ghost?
Can Haruka help Ayako and her last request? <<less

Sometimes, you try your best, but life has other plans. Through no fault of your own, Magic in the woods turns you into a girl.... more>> Not only that, the girl you are turned into just happens to look suspiciously similar to the long extinct race of vampires. The ones that were hunted to extinction centuries ago. But you don’t know any of that!
Follow the antics of our smart yet dense protagonist as he(?) navigates and fails to navigate the world of the not so fantastic, and eats many cookies along the way. <<less

What is a living being? It's a question that all researchers have been unable to answer since times immemorial. But, Emily, an aspiring researcher wants to answer that question. However, she would've never expected what fate prepared for her. With a rock in hand, she now asked herself. Are rocks living beings? And moreover. How do you care for a rock? ... more>>

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This is a project I worked on a while ago, and never got around to posting it. Mostly because formatting it is a pain and also had to translate it since it was originally designed for print. <<less

The City of New Winstam, also known as "The City at the Center of the World" and "The Beating Heart of The Empire," is notoriously known for its unassailable squalor and has been knowj as a collector for many varied diseases.... more>>

Due to the ludicrous mortality rates, doctors of worth are scarce found in the city despite the relatively generous salary. All doctors of worth, except one, a Dr. Bertold Vanderbilt. World renowned for hos courage and intellect Bertold has elected to tame the untamable and subdue the ferocious, he will go to New Winstam, and he will stop at nothing to make his mark on it.

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Hello everyone, this is my first novel and I'm sure there's much to learn, so don't feel pressured on leaving thoughts and criticisms. <<less

Iruka is trapped in a dark game, unable to live the life he truly wants. When Kakashi finds out, he's determined to do something about... more>> it, whether Iruka wants him to or not.
WARNING: This is a dark story involving non-consensual sex/rape as well as reference to child/teen abuse. Reader discretion advised
This is the complete Reputation Universe, including 3 main stories and some funny side stories. I hope you enjoy! <<less

“Your first death is always the hardest.”... more>>

Miguela was the third-born child of a well-off merchant family and knew from around the time she could speak that her life’s path was already decided for her by her father. She was to become an Orator, as was Xandran tradition. However, Miguela had an affinity with the magikal arts and somehow found herself studying at the Academy.

One fateful day, the government offers Miguela an opportunity to join a team tasked with the mission of gathering intelligence via scrying magik. The catch is that Miguela and her associates can only scry the deceased.

Miguela finds the memories of the dead haunting but is adamant not to fail because the prospect of regaining control of her life and using her magik to help others gives her a purpose in life that she never had before. Of course, Miguela soon discovers her new job has an exorbitant cost. Will she be willing to pay when the bill comes due?

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Welcome to Five Kingdoms of Cordizal!

What is the Five Kingdoms of Cordizal?

I often get asked this type of question about my stories by friends, bloggers, and potential readers.

The Five Kingdoms of Cordizal is a high-fantasy epic universe that is the setting for most of my stories. The foundation of the universe is its multicultural, multiracial setting with several sentient races attempting to carve their legacy and survive. The world is fully fleshed out and vibrant with a rich and mysterious history not based on Tolkien mythology.

This brings me to magic. To me, magic is an essential part of the fantasy genre, so, of course, there is magic in the Five Kingdoms universe. However, one critical part of the Five Kingdoms universe is that magic is an abundant commodity that is a part of everyday life and not some plot device used to drive the story.

In short, the Five Kingdoms universe is the setting of epic fantasy stories with deep characters and world-building. I try to tell as many different types of stories as possible in the universe, and hopefully, you can find something for you in it.

Updates daily! <<less

Part crime solver, part crime causer, the cunning heiress Cassidy Cain uses her privilege and wits for those without her advantages as The Grandmaster of Theft.... more>>

Under normal circumstances, she chooses her marks. This time, the target – the obnoxious celebrity Narcissa Richmond – challenges her to steal a religious relic aboard a train. Nevertheless, Cassidy sees this as an opportunity for her most spectacular caper yet.

As Cassidy delves deeper into the job, she uncovers a conspiracy centered around her capture. With criminals and investigators alike targeting her, she must stay one step ahead of them all or else lose the relic, her reputation, and her life. <<less

Slow-burn Lesbian mystery novel, featuring developed worldbuilding, an interconnected plotline, and a complicated romance between two dynamic characters. Set in an alternate world, similar to a 19th-century England. ... more>>

Eccentric detective Cordelia Jones takes on a new servant, Annette Baker, just as a grand mystery unfolds around them, pushing the two of them together to solve the biggest case of their lives.

18+ <<less

Two years ago someone introduced the world to magic and the world began to change, all thanks to one simple spell published online. Easy enough... more>> that anyone could cast it, powerful enough to transform its users into their ideal self.
Now it was my job to learn as much as I could about the elusive benefactor who gave magic to the world. It was the biggest assignment in my career as an investigative reporter, and possibly the last one I'd ever take. <<less

Elixir of Agditis Winery, run by the reclusive Felicity Yates, has taken the world by storm. But something seems off. Behind closed doors and within dark cellars simmer stirring secrets. Two investigative journalists learn first hand just what makes Miss Yates’ wine so special.... more>>

This is smut. Do not read if you are under the age of 18.

CWs: mind control, non con, kidnapping <<less

Roxanne Kindley is just a regular high-school girl. She has a few friends, a few people she'd rather avoid, and an infatuation with a girl she's never spoken to. Pretty typical.... more>>

Things take a strange turn however, when Roxy helps a bizarrely intelligent wolf while on a walk through the woods behind her house. Not long after, a certain girl takes a sudden interest in her, and Roxy can only begin to wonder where this will lead as it seems her new friend holds a terrifying secret.

If you enjoyed Direwolf, follow me on tumblr (www.tumblr.com/bamber344) for news about future projects!

(cover art by the incredibly talented @themissakat, check them out!)

(Crossposted on Royal Road under the same name. Chapters come out as I finish them, at least one per every 2 weeks) <<less

Mikael is your average mid-twenties half-demon, and he's not having a good winter. It started out simply: the water in his house won't heat up,... more>> he's close to losing his job, and ghosts are threatening him. Normal stuff. But now, demons from his father's realm are trying to kill him, and he doesn't know why. He has tried to stay away from things that go bump in the night, but after a few encounters with these beings, it's time to bump back. Investigating who's after him drags him back into the world of the supernatural, pitting him against powerful foes, cunning siblings, and the wizard's guild. The stakes get higher as more beings join in on a game he doesn't understand. He has to figure out the rules, and quick--before things get much worse. <<less

Would you take your keepsake to a shop with half-baked signage?... more>>

Phillens does. He has an item he wants to deposit.

Not with a bank, but a consultancy complete with a surface-to-air train.

Only a keepsake for the vault is the last thing Jay and Jo want. That kind of heat could invite an apple town's worth of trouble... <<less