Lily & Rose is a yuri and shōjo magazine that celebrates the 14 writers and artists featured and the communities surrounding their wonderful works :) This magazine has compelling light novel chapters, beautiful, yuri and shōjo art, fashion advice, writing tips and more !... more>>

- New Stories and Columns will release every Tuesday at 6 PM PST and on Saturday!
- We hope you enjoy “Lily & Rose Issue #1” (๑ ･ ̫ ･ ๑)♡

Table of Contents:

1 - What is Lily & Rose?

Lily Section (Yuri) ❀
2-5 ❀ A Singer & A Fan ~ audrey_xo_
6 ❀ The Winds Of Tepr ~ MaitreyaGem
7-9 ❀ Beneath The Moon ~ tiramisu
10 ❀ Lily Illustrations Column (Yuri)
8-9 ❀ Curse Therapy Diary ~ AshleyRowan
10-11 ❀ Shot in the Dark ~ rosieroo
12-13 ❀ ??? ~ audrey_xo_
14 ❀ Fashion Advice Column ~ audrey_xo_
15 ❀ Lily Illustrations Column 2 (Yuri)

Rose Section (Shōjo) ✿
16 ✿ Keeper of Demonic Forces ~ artz_kohai
17-18 ✿ The Heiress - SakuraMazaki
19 ✿ Writing Advice Column ~ artz_kohai
20 ✿ Writing Advice Column 2 ~
24 ✿ Fashion Advice Column 2 ~ Jocelyn
25 ✿ Spring Love ~ Chariya
26 ✿ ??? ~ ???
27 ✿ A Fan (Mini Manga) ~ audrey_xo_
27 ✿ Rose Illustrations Column (Shōjo)

28 - A Thank You + Founders Note <<less

In a school crawling with danger from all side; can a teen capable of wielding a supernatural ability go through his day to day life as a student unharmed? ... more>>

I was born with supernatural power; yet never did I think it'd come so handy someday…

Steel-Black iron cloak in crimson fire burns brightly starting that day!

“I may be a human, but it doesn’t mean I’m helpless against you monster.” <<less

Wen Xiucai grew up as a disciple of Longcao Pavilion, not knowing her parents. That wasn't exactly common, but it was normal enough. The jianghu was hardly a safe place. That and personality aside, she didn't believe she was that different from everybody else. Little did she know that there were an uncountable amount of secrets surrounding her, from those of her parents' to her friends' and fellow disciples'.... more>>

It would be impossible to not get entangled within the web of the things unbeknownst to her. <<less

Set in the 16th century in southern Bohemia, this poetic play follows the adventures of Kazimir, a cunning rogue who roams the world, assuming the... more>> identities of others to conceal his true self. Along his journey, he encounters a pure angel descended to Earth, embodying innocence and virtue. Contrasting this celestial being is a lustful and envious pastor, whose desires and jealousy drive much of the conflict. The story weaves a tapestry of love, hatred, and fiery passion, exploring the depths of human emotion. <<less

Zero Day looms. The remnants of the once proud Elven race wrestle the tides of fate to restore their people and their world.... more>>

Kristenalia, a land rich with life, is cast beneath a pall of shadows as demons rise from the pits of hell to conquer all in their way at the behest of a sadistic tyrant; their Demoness Nora.

At the center of this grand journey is a lone Elven Knight by the name of Krysté, a survivor of the Demoness' vile conquest. The Lands of Virtue cast their fate with the lost child of the Elves, for whence the light of one's Goddess fades, those of Steelhearts shall emerge to shape their own righteous destiny. <<less

An individual stated.... more>>

" beginning has an end, and every end signifies a new beginning."

However, what can be said about the space that exists between two extremes?

He is both observing and participating in the conclusion and inception of a civilization.
A man's odyssey through a shattered world, where diverse societies and different individuals navigate the remnants of civilization.

A mysterious box facilitated his journey to a post-apocalyptic world, occurring centuries after widespread chaos.

★ For maps , currency and data visit glossary ★

† This novel will not include any elements of NTR, yaoi, yuri, or any other kinks. † <<less

[Ding! You've gained 1 million views! The city’s most beloved heroine has fallen for your mysterious charms!]
[Miss Mercury is obsessed with your streams. She’s on her way to meet you!]
[Heroic factions are closing in on your location, but the Mindbender Heroine is aiding your escape!]
[Ding! 10,000 views! You've gained 5,000 Credits and unlocked Stealth Mode (Tier 1)]
[Ding! 1 million views! Rope Girl has noticed your mysterious charm and can't get you out of her mind!]
[Ding! You’ve saved the city’s lower districts while taking down three corporate-backed heroes. Lady Fortress is secretly watching your stream, intrigued.]... more>>

In Metro City, where huge corporations and flashy superheroes rule the skyline, everyday people are just bystanders in the ongoing battles between heroes and villains.
At the center of this chaotic city is Scott McQueen, an average guy with one big dream: becoming a cool, shadowy antihero.
Scott fantasizes about scaring off criminals while serving justice from the shadows.
But there’s a catch—this world is full of flashy, attention-grabbing superheroes who hog all the spotlight.
One night, everything changes for Scott. He stumbles upon the Harem Streamer System, a strange, almost-living program that offers him a shot at fame.
With this system, Scott can live-stream his nightly antihero activities, gaining views and donations from fans all over the world.
The catch? The more viewers he gets, the more heroines fall for him. Plus, with the growing fanbase, he earns rewards like money and powerful gear, boosting his chances of becoming the hero he’s always wanted to be!

“Bahaha! The whole world is going to bow to me very soon!”

He's not only wanted by the Hero Agency.
He's not only wanted by mega-corporations.
He's not only wanted by enemies he's destroyed.
He's also wanted by superheroines! <<less

Wells has fought to be the person he is now. A person he is happy to be. He’s reckless, he’s sportive, he’s out at night doing parkour and aspires to move out of the smallish coastal town he lives in and to the bigger cities at the first opportunity that presents itself. He gets along well with everybody at school, he’s left behind that other person he used to be.... more>>

But then he contracts S-14, a virus that slowly but surely turns his body into that of a girl. There are ways to remove the virus from his body and turn back the effects, but the procedure is complex and the waiting times are long.

But Wells is determined. He’s going to be the same person he fought so hard to be by the end of all this. But does he even know the person he is?

A beautiful coming of age romance in a ‘this corner of the world’ setting. <<less

Xander is not your average mercenary. His ship, the Cobalt Star is top of the line, custom built with the best systems money can buy. He's also half human and half Felis Draconis, a feline like draconic species that boasts immense magical power. Xander has that power, allowing him to be entirely self sufficient. He works mostly alone, and likes it that way. All in all, he's an antisocial reclusive jerk with problems working with others.... more>>

That all changes with his latest job: recovering assets for the Devaron Group. He'll need help in more ways that he can predict. <<less

Jessie Alvarez finds himself adrift in a sea of memories, haunted by the ghost of his lost love, Yongsun. Years have passed since they parted ways, their connection severed by distance and time. Now, as he navigates the complexities of his adult life, Jessie yearns to reconnect with the woman who once held his heart.... more>>

Through a series of flashbacks and present-day reflections, Jessie relives their shared experiences, from their playful childhood days to the bittersweet moments of their teenage romance. He grapples with the unanswered questions that have plagued him for years: Why did Yongsun leave? Will she ever return?

As Jessie searches for answers, he confronts the challenges of his own life, including his career, family, and personal struggles. He wonders if his love for Yongsun is a fading memory or a flame that still burns brightly within him.

With a mix of nostalgia, longing, and hope, "A Silent Love Song" explores the enduring power of love, the weight of lost connections, and the possibility of finding redemption in the face of heartache. <<less

One week is all Joshua has left of summer holidays until classes start again. Before he goes back to university, he should really try to figure out why his flatmate Ash has started wearing nail polish and make-up, and wants to be referred to as a girl. It can't be that hard, can it? Besides, it couldn't hurt for Josh to give it a try himself...... more>>

[Cover assets: Pexels] <<less

Arriving in a new world, humans found themselves to be the only ones unable to use magic. After a few peaceful years, a bloody war broke out between mankind and the nymphs, creatures most skilled in magic.
Several centuries passed. Hiding behind the walls, humans in all eight kingdoms were trying to squeeze every last bit of technology to fight against the constant threat from the nymphs. But if the end justifies the means, the risk of losing humaneness is no less than losing a war.... more>>

The storylines take place simultaneously.
Cornelia, the young princess of the Castro kingdom, seeks a way to help people survive in the harshest territory and to oppose her father.
Meanwhile, in the Vardana Kingdom, Ashwin, a young son of a vizier who was accused of treason, is captured and sentenced to a brutal execution.
The hunchback girl, Bug, finds a strange magic artifact that forever changes her life as an outcast.
Their different approaches may lead to a disastrous end, or open different paths for humanity's future.

P.S. The cover is created by Sae Vain
https://www.artstation.com/saevain
P.P.S.
That's the end of the first volume. Will come back with the second one after a short break. <<less

A new adult coming of age romance about a young trans woman coming out and falling in love while working with her new boyfriend to... more>> keep her family comic shop alive. <<less

Arou is a born silver carp that crosses the river. One day, she suddenly encounters a great disaster. By chance, she travels into the three thousand worlds and begins her own life of calamity. ... more>>

World ①: Campus First Love

A silly high school student x a seemingly gentle but possessive student council president

World ②: Fairy World

A silly little village girl x a proud crab boy who always appears on rainy days

World ③: Doomsday Survival

A female idol who farms the land x a humanoid weapon that kills decisively

World ④: Variety show live broadcast

A salted fish with no sense of existence x an overbearing fried chicken

World ⑤...

PS:

Sweet 1v1, the male protagonist is the same person, and the female protagonist's personality changes with the world she is in.

Sweet novels are illogical, and you don't need to tell me if you abandon them. <<less

Sanah, an innocent young girl and always smiling, lives a happy life. Until her best friend went missing… She had many connections with her best... more>> friend’s other friends. She then decided to go on a little hunt “Finding my bestfriend” <<less

An old curse, a green-haired info dumping tsundere, small town legends, and actual lesbians in Michigan (Real!) are things I never thought I'd run into transferring to an all-girls boarding school for my senior year but, here I am.... more>>

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Hey, I'm Hitomi. Just Hitomi. I'm an 18-year-old with a sarcastic/pessimistic sense of humor (according to my friend Marianne). I'm a lesbian, model-turned-writer who decided to write her first story about herself. Yes I know how vain that sounds and I know how boring biographies can be (thanks Ms Emery) but don't worry enough happened my senior year to call this a story. A story where my goal of finishing high school is sort of thrown to the side as I deal with a "curse" that 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺 started sometime in the 70's and revolves around being blonde?

Dumb curses aren't the only thing I'm burdened with at this school since I also have to make sure my friends don't secretly hate me, attend to that that green haired info dumping tsundere who I may or may not have feelings for and attend to an embarrassing ex who I may or may not still have feelings for. Stories have genres so let's see if I had to give my senior year a genre it would be a...coming of age rom-com maybe? Miss Author just nodded her head so I guess we'll go with that.

So yeah that's the blurb. Hope you enjoy my story! (Miss Author told me to write that last line ughhh)

☆ story status - ongoing
☆ posting schedule - 2 chapters every 2 days
☆ previously known as - I'm Popular (or at least i used to be) Vol. 1
☆ 1-2 illustrations in every chapter :) <<less

A short story for the LOTQ contest hosted by Cynthell.... more>>

Rico dedicated the majority of his life to mastering his country’s national sport, believing it was his only way out of crippling poverty. His family pressured him constantly: “Keep practicing.” “Save your family from this horrible life.” The only problem was, they never treated him like he was a part of the family, never more than a way to make money. Growing up, his family resented him, seen as just another mouth to feed. Starved for their approval, Rico immersed himself in the game, while working labor intensive jobs. He hands over his meager pay simply to have a place to rest his head.

For many years, his life remained unchanged—until he met Tiana, a woman whose beauty and kindness captivated him. Tiana showed Rico how his family had used him and inspired him to seek a better life, not just for himself, but for both of them. Living with Tiana brought Rico immense joy, but also a deep sadness as he felt unable to provide the life she deserved.

After nearly killing himself with relentless work and practice, Rico’s chance to escape the slums and start a new family finally arrived. One last game stood between him and his dreams becoming reality.

However, reality can be cruel and unfair. When the final whistle blew, Rico’s team was defeated. With his future slipping through his fingers, Rico falls into a deep depression, overwhelmed by panic and sadness, unable to face the woman he loves. In his darkest hour, Tiana comes to him, reminding Rico that success isn’t just about winning or money. In the end, love proves to be far more valuable. <<less

Burnt out and struggling to juggle a part time job as a barista and a computer science degree, Claire's worst nightmare just came true. Her parents found her hrt, confronted her, and subsequently kicked her out of the house. It's late, it's raining, and she has nowhere to go. A stranger offers her a hot meal and a place to sleep.... more>>

Slow-ish burn romance between an early 20's trans woman and an older male vampire. Yeah, things are a little fucked up, and they both know it.

CW: typical vampire stuff (blood drinking, biting, etc), uneven power dynamics, light kink elements, daddy kink. <<less

Arnold was a strange child. Not the normal strange, he was too odd even for that. There was something wrong with him. No one could really tell until it was too late. He had become Morbid... Yet, in the midst of his complex world, he found an anchor - a girl who understood him like no other.... more>>

The Storyline of this novel aligns with the Fan Universe up until Chapter 105. However, readers will observe nuanced alterations woven into the storyline. These minor adjustments, seemingly insignificant at the outset, accumulate progressively, ultimately diverging into a unique narrative. This fan-crafted fourth alternate universe offers a different perspective on the unfolding events of the story. Bokuboy’s original creation is artfully structured and undoubtedly merits a read. While this version offers a novel perspective, I emphatically encourage readers to immerse themselves in the original content.

Disclaimer: This narrative offers an alternate universe, crafted by a fan, which diverges from both the original storyline and its alternate universe, both of which are the creations of Bokuboy. This story is penned solely for personal amusement, with no intention of infringing upon any copyrights. All acknowledgements and credits are attributed directly to the original author, Bokuboy. Readers are encouraged to support Bokuboy’s original work. The characters and the plot remain the intellectual property of Bokuboy. Furthermore, this particular novel also belongs to Bokuboy, should he choose to claim it. Please note that this novel could be deleted at any time, should Bokuboy request its removal.

https://www.scribblehub.com/series/69064/morbid/
https://www.scribblehub.com/profile/18420/bokuboy/ <<less

In a story where romance meets suspense, an intricate web of secrets begins to unfold. As passion ignites and mysteries deepen, love and danger waltz... more>> on a thin line between hearts and lives. <<less

Hyde needs a push to face his family, and Rune will be the one to give it.... more>>

Gay werewolf Hyde Walker hasn’t been home for six years. He doesn’t want to face what he’d done and refuses to talk about it to anyone, other than his journal. He pretends he never had a life before coming to this village six years ago, despite the scars that mark him. All he has now are a girl who won’t take a hint, a witch constantly working on her necromancy research, and a village full of people who demand his help at their makeshift police station. He hates it.

Bisexual vampire Rune Brightbold has found himself in quite a predicament. Needing a way to provide for his family after the death of his parents, he took a shady job and couldn’t find a way out of it. That is until he’s sent to a small village and is arrested by someone who takes quite a liking to him and would rather help than throw him in jail. Rune will finally be able to see his family after five years.

Hyde and Rune poke and pry at each other, trying to get the other to tell them about their past. Why is Hyde in this village? Why did Rune take that job? Why won’t Hyde talk about his family? Why won’t Rune go home, now that he can?
They push each other to finally go home. Rune finds the gang he worked for isn’t tricked so easily, and they don’t have a merciful bone in their body. Hyde is faced with the aftermath of his departure, and the werewolf pack responsible for his grandfather’s death is back for round two.

As the two desperately try to keep each other alive, having grown attached to the comfort the other provides, they see others from their families quite like being alive all of a sudden, too.

Updates weekly on Fridays. <<less

Lea mysteriously ends up in a magical world where she's the only human. However she finds herself enjoying the pleasures this new world has to... more>> offer her <<less

A man at the end of his rope is given a second chance, and due to cosmic errors is granted immense power. ... more>>

How will he use his power? How will he treat those around him? Will he be a monster the likes of which his new world has never seen? Or will he be its ultimate savior?

Updates infrequent

Spent some time hammering out where I want the plot to lead, sorry for the break. <<less

A girlish boy who wants to have a peaceful university life, then suddenly he finds out he will slowly be turning into a 'cute loli'... more>> within the next week.
Join Yuki as he comes to terms with having his life turned upside down with a girl tagging along
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DISCLAIMER: I most likely won't update that often, maybe once or twice a month not less often after the first couple chapters (depending on how well this novel is received I might change that.)
Also this novel is for myself, but want to share it with others so they can enjoy! <<less

"Congratulations, human! You have died, but the gods have chosen to give you a chance at a new life in a new universe. Why? Because they think it'll be funny. Maybe you could even bring a friend!"... more>>

Join two girls from the real world as they are transported into a mixed industrializing/fantasy universe. They must adjust to their new lifestyle full of experience, levels, skills and magical items in order to pay off a karmic debt owed to the heavens. <<less