This is the tale of an epic battle between the embryo of a hero and the egg of a demon lord.... more>>

Okay, so perhaps 'epic' is overselling it a bit, given that there are serious mobility issues on both sides of the conflict, but they're trying their best, bless them.

Then perhaps it is the tale of a reincarnated magical girl lover, excited about finally living out her dreams of slaying evil with the powers of love and friendship?

But again, the way a truck-wielding goddess interpreted her request to return her memories immediately after reincarnation rather too literally means that it'll be a long time before the frilly dress fits, and the demons don't seem to want to wait.

Then it's the tale of a pair of new parents growing progressively more confused at the weird happenings around them, particularly when people start receiving involuntary flower-based makeovers? Of an unborn hero speedrunning the plot so efficiently that it'll all be over before she even gets around to being born?

Yes, that one's more accurate.

Also, some numbers go up, with accompanying dings. And one (highly important) number goes way down.
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This story was born as a complete joke on discord, out of someone complaining about womb arcs and how utterly ridiculous they were. I responded by threatening to write a story that was entirely womb arc. And then, because I'm a bit silly sometimes, I did. It's not pure skill grinding, though; I was nice enough to let her have some interaction with the real world. Nevertheless, at time of writing, I seem to be averaging two dings per chapter.

Published here, Royal Road and patreon. <<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

Yenna Bookbinder loves learning magic. As a teacher of the Arcane, she has helped countless students to become mages—yet the world outside her classroom beckons to her.... more>>

When a band of adventurers comes through town as part of a grand expedition to parts unknown, she finds herself offered a position on the crew as the party’s mage. Leaving behind her old life for exciting days on the road, Yenna travels with new allies to uncover all manner of magical mysteries.

Between uneasy alliances, ancient dark magic and a plot that threatens to swallow the expedition whole, Yenna Bookbinder’s discoveries may shape the future of magic irrevocably—but will she live to see her findings published?

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Releases are every Monday and Wednesday, at around (UTC 0) 7 PM.
Wanna chat about the story? Come join our Discord server! https://discord.gg/t7WF6NQYr7

Cover art by Eneli Dolinšek. <<less

Book 2 of the Nath’aniel Series
Nath’aniel and the Brotherhood have driven away the soldiers that chased them all the way to the Preserve, and they have started to repair and restore some of the systems of the Citadel. However, their actions have brought them the attention of the other local peoples and tribes, and word from the survivors has spread, as the value of the region is in question. Causing some government agencies’ to take notice, and send their own personnel to check out the region. So now can Nath’aniel, Magneto and the others find a place for themselves in the Savage Lands?
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This story is the continuation from A Mage in Marvel,... more>> if you have not already read that story. You should do so before continuing. This novel is longer than the first one, so it may be a bit much for some, but sadly as with a good story it was just too hard to reduce or remove some parts, as each chapter somewhat leads to the next.

Sexual Content is ticked, because in this novel unlike the last one there are a couple of explicit scenes. They are not full chapters but the shorter Interludes and are marked with a (NSFW) in their chapter title. Gore is ticked, because again, these are generally super humans fighting and killing regular people, so it can be a bit messy. Strong Language is ticked, because some of these characters just have potty mouth and swear.

Each chapter will be between 2500 and 3000 words, while interludes will be shorter (around 1500-1800 words). [Note i do not include the chapter line nor the following two lines (the header) in my personal word count, so it may be about 15-20 words longer]
Updates will be on Tue, Thur and maybe Sat or Sun.
Cover art is a work in progress, that was a commission. The artist requested that i did not post his name. <<less

Things are bad enough for fourteen-year-old Erin Archer when an accident shatters her dreams of becoming a professional ballerina. But they get even worse when she has a strange reaction to her pain medications and begins seeing terrifying visions of a mysterious, inhuman figure.... more>>

Desperate for help and answers, Erin's parents send her to spend the summer with her mother's cousin, Kirchel Marin—a skilled herbalist who's obviously hiding a few mysteries of her own.

But before they have a chance to solve any of Erin's problems, one of her visions causes her to stumble onto Kirchel's biggest secret...and into a completely different world. A world full of magic and monsters. A world where Erin might just find the answers she's looking for.

As long as she doesn't get herself killed first....

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Updates Monday – Friday.

Also on Royal Road. <<less

Louise didn’t know any life but the orphanage and, nearly time for her to graduate, she expected to spend the rest of her life looking after children. However, when she gives her life to save a young child, a voice asks her, “Are you satisfied?”... more>>

Given a second chance, she wakes up in another world, one supposedly full of magic and adventure, but all she wants is a simple life. Foraging for food, cobbling together a home, and living each day as it comes.

Can things really stay so simple for her? <<less

More than 30 stone of muscles and bones, the best of goat, cat, and squirrel (do not underestimate them) merged with a stale soul using outlawed magic; appearing on a battlefield, with more strength and endurance than the centaurs. The next step for the Kwal armies. The signs were clear.... more>>

But the capitulation came before she was awaken. And everybody's first thought was 'how cute', by unanimous vote of either children, healers, clerics, or mages. It certainly wasn't because Kiara remembered being pushed in front of a subway train during rush hour and couldn't speak a word. Even with claws out and fangs bared, their scare would last only seconds. Otherwise cute.

Now, she had to find her way to fit into a human society with her unique body. And seize the chances it offers to her.

Little fighting, heavy on medieval slice of life of the semi-human main character. No game elements.

Several chapter come with music. The full playlist is here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiQR_KZr16uuNGSeOdOzBHkaoVGWnPlI8 <<less

Ryan was walking home from work after a long day of work when he got hit by a truck and killed. Instead of finding himself in the afterlife, he wakes up in the black abyss of space as a spaceship. To make matters worse, his new body barely functions and without the help of others he is doomed to die again. Can he find the right people to bring repair him, or will he doom them to die with him?... more>>

*Author's note*

This is a rewrite of Starship Reincarnator, with hopefully more likable characters. <<less

In a remote corner of Unova, a Pokémon village hides from the omnipresent, mysterious humanity. Through cooperation, they flourish despite their small size, rising above the uncaring brutality of the natural order. Which works remarkably well...... more>>

...until a half dead girl shows up on their doorstep.

Will this hidden pocket of Pokémon civilization remain a secret once humans come looking? Are its denizens prepared to learn just who this unwelcome stranger is, and what impact they’ve already left on their village?

Drama-focused mystery thriller focusing heavily on humanity being “the other”, trauma, and trust. <<less

Book 1 in the Nath'aniel Series
Mages, a subspecies of humanity which were forgotten to the pages of history. They were able to wield the energies of magic easier and quicker than any other group that attempted to learn the mystic arts on Earth. And today centuries, if not millennia, since their disappearance the Earth is different. We have planes and tanks, internet and radio. But it has other groups appearing as well. The Enhanced, people empowered through science to be better, stronger than the average person. And Mutants, those born with the rare X gene that grant them wondrous powers of varying application, that can trigger at any time. Sometimes at birth, puberty, or... more>> when you discover you wife and children dead in a trench. With some being as strong or stronger than an Enhanced, to people being able to manipulate metal and turn the various tools of the modern day against their user. But what would happen, when a group of these naturally Enhanced, the Brotherhood of Mutants, on the run from the law were to find one of the last bastions of the Magi. And perhaps the last mage.

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This story is inspired by other Marvel fanficion, but takes concepts from outside of Marvel. This world is not the MCU, it is not the 616. It is a world inspired by them. Also it holds rules and mechanics inspired from the Fate Anime series, namely the concept of Servants. Humans empowered by myth and magic to be more than they are. This is novel 1 of a planned series, how long will it be I am not certain yet. But I did not want to just shove you, the reader, into a wild and twisted world, but rather build up to it, so some of you may see it as a slow burn. But hopefully for those of you giving it a shot, you will find it and the characters an entertaining distraction.

Sexual Content is ticked because there is sex hinted in one chapter of this book, but later books may be more blatant. (This is not smut). Gore is ticked because combat it semi realistic, super powered people will tear and rend normal opponents apart. Strong Language is ticked because some characters will be swearing.

Each chapter will be between 2200 and 2800 words, while interludes will be shorter (around 1500 words). [Note i do not include the chapter line nor the following two lines (the header) in my personal word count, so it may be about 15-20 word longer]
Updates will be on Tue, Thur and maybe Sat or Sun.
Art was a commission, artist request his name be withheld. <<less

Eva Diaz, a marine biology student, has always loved the sea and the orcas that call it home. This makes her summer job a dream... more>> come true for the struggling university student. When an opportunity arises to check out her uncle's current project, a very rare specimen of cetacean, in the top-secret research facility of Ocean Land, she can't resist learning more. Except this specimen is a lot less whale and a lot more creature of myth. Mermaids shouldn't be real yet now it's her job to befriend one. Gripped by uncertainty she must choose whether to be a warden or to heed the call of the orca’s serenade. <<less

The "Farin" are those that bring the sacrifice.
The "Alvarr" are those that take it.
Deep into the mountain carriers walk, blindfolded, carrying fruits and... more>> meat.
For a "Farin", seeing their Gods would be blasphemy. Don't make a sound, don't look, don't react. Set down the sacrifice and leave.
When the young "Farin" is attacked by a wild animal during the process, his blindfold loosens - and he stares right into an "Alvarr's" golden eyes. Little did he know that the so-called gods didn't care about their regular visitors and weird fruit, and especially not about being seen.
Curious about the human's reaction, Alvarr sticks around.
And, well, since there is no use crying over spilled milk, Farin just decides to enjoy the mysterious being's company.
Between not even sharing a language and vastly different customs, two people end up getting along much better than expected. <<less

Shay had simply been going to work one day when he suddenly lost consciousness. When he awoke, he found himself in another world, in a body not his own.... more>>

There was no particular reason for him being in this world; he had simply been in the wrong place at the wrong time.

There’s no main quest or any specific place he needs to go to, and there isn’t anyone asking anything of him. He’s just there.

He’s got magic now, and needs to use it to get back to Earth and rescue his sister. And he wants to fight something. <<less

A boy is transported to another world...... more>>

Previously known as The Reality of Another World. <<less

When will you find the song that changes you?... more>>

What will it sound like, and what will you become?

And once you hear it ... will there be anything left of what you used to be?

Does that even matter?

An anime schoolgirl TG series. Contains sociopolitical commentary, TG sequences set to music, and one optional H-scene, which is hosted off-site.

The author and artist are not affiliated with Bandai-Namco, Bushiroad, Kalafina, or Cartoon Network.

Cover art by Gwendolen Winterheart (@winterchainedup on Twitter, NSFW). <<less

As a nascent soul cultivator, Gu Changshou should have no problem walking sideways across the land. But after being poisoned and chased by enemies, he is saved and carried up the mountain by a creature that's far more beast than human. ... more>>

He quickly learns that despite it's scary appearance and attraction to his blood, it's not scary at all, and almost pitiful in fact...

Beauty and the Beast X Cultivation (Xianxia) X BL
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A/N: This is the first in a series of related cultivation BL novella-length stories. Also, the story is NOT dark - I'm just terrible at writing descriptions... <<less

When you were little, did you look forward to tomorrow? If you did, why? Field trips? An outing with friends? Family dinners? Birthdays? Dates? Parties?... more>>

“I didn’t want to wake up. To be honest, I wish I hadn’t. It was my last opportunity to just sleep it off and pretend this entire life had never happened.”

This is just a diary, and how you take this story is completely up to you. It’s full of lies, and it’s full of memories. I can’t tell which is which anymore, but maybe you can.

A/N: It's not a fun read, and it’s probably offensive to some people. I’m writing the entire thing in a single sitting, and I’m not even proofreading. I'm not writing for views or publicity, but because I wanted to write this; as I said, this is a diary. A very twisted diary of someone I keep inside my head.

Oh, and...trigger warning for suicide. <<less

A young woman is stranded; fortunately she is found, unfortunately it is by an orc.

Lone survivor of a genocidal war, the Man--thought doomed to wander the plains of Kelengan until death--survives with the help from one of Humanity's many enemies.... more>>

This short story/borderline novella was created as a restricted exercise that I forced upon myself a few years back:
1) Only gave myself 2 hours to write each day across 7 days; 14 hours total to write, proofread, and edit.
2) Challenging myself to create a story with characters whose names aren't given (this was inspired by Mamare Touno's Maoyuu Maou Yuusha and written before Goblin Slayer was first fan-translated into English).

Contains: Oppai Loli, Bunny Girls, Bad Writing <<less

[Oneshot] ... more>>

A pair of astronauts finds a fresh crater on Mars, but so did a rival agency. The only way to settle their dispute is through a contest. Their arena of choice?

A game of blackjack.

Discord: https://discord.gg/aAuCwJkkrz <<less