May's life was supposed to be perfect. She finally graduated with a prestigious degree in biotechnology from the best university in the world. Her dream of becoming a scientist was about to come true when she got her dream job... However, she died and was reincarnated in a Chinese-like world ruled by cultivators with a capitalist system!... more>>

Power rules this xianxia world, and even the smaller regions of this world are larger than Earth. However, science is objective and exists independently of everything else! Science is the key to the power of cultivation!

"Wait, what!? What do you mean I have to pay to cultivate? And how is it so expensive?" <<less

Harry Evans faces a magical world that is both familiar and different from what he remembers. Is it worth the risk of losing everything to... more>> try and save it? Does he even have a choice? What binds us to a place are the people that inhabit it and Harry is forced to walk the knife's edge between fear and responsibility as he starts his first year at Hogwarts (and beyond) <<less

A genius student inherits only his family’s debts and failing café—until he discovers a hidden Archive of Earth’s culture. From bread and stories to music and stage, Lucien begins to build not just survival, but an empire of ink and dreams.... more>>

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Lucien Vale Ashborne was born a genius—top of his class, scholarship student at Marilon’s greatest academy, heir to nothing but debts and fading walls.

His family’s café should have closed long ago, buried under collectors and rival shops. But on the eve of giving up, Lucien stumbles upon a miracle:

A hidden Archive of Earth.

Endless shelves of stories, songs, recipes, films, and dreams.

Culture itself, waiting to be reborn in Caelora.

With nothing but his mind, his ink, and his family’s crumbling café, Lucien begins to test its treasures—bread that draws crowds, stories that move hearts, melodies that stir old stages back to life.

But what starts as survival soon grows into something greater. From a small corner of Marilon, Lucien will weave an empire of ink, song, and stage—one story at a time.

They once said crowns were won by steel and blood.

He will prove a new truth:

Crowns can be won with ink.

? New chapters every Tuesday & Friday
⏰ Around 4:30–5:30 PM UTC <<less

Before enrollment in magic academy, a young mage must purchase or acquire a familiar to provide protection, assistance, and companionship.
The rich are able to afford such beasts as dragons, griffons, feathered serpents, and more.... more>>

Isak is not rich.

Isak’s parents got him a rock.

“It will work or your money back!” the local mad mage said when he sold it to his mother. And while the young human from the Western Wastes was still coming to terms with that new reality he was on his way to Black Reef Institute for his first year of learning everything a young mage could need to become a mage of legend!

Vital rituals! Astronomy! A wide variety of spells! Survival in a hostile land! Potions! Bonding with your familiar to take full advantage of their unique abilities!

A familiar that was, once again, a rock.

But as Isak soon discovers that rock is so much more than any could have dreamed of, he’ll need the help of his newfound friends to discover the rock’s untold secrets and still have time for that brutal test on Core Spells!

Wiki here https://www.worldanvil.com/w/tecalli-sylaswrites <<less

In a world where everyone strives to rewrite fate as they see fit, those who dare to challenge the very fabric of reality awaken. They know no fear, for fear is the fate of the weak. They know no pity, for pity is a sign of weakness.... more>>

Ancient powers awaken in those willing to pay any price for power over the world. Each sees the truth in their own way, and each is ready to destroy everything that contradicts their vision. A fire burns in their hearts, capable of melting even the strongest bonds of the universe.

Wars do not begin on battlefields—they begin in the minds of those who thirst for change. And when many paths converge, when impossible dreams and unwavering will collide, the world will change forever. But at what cost?

There are no rules in this game—there are only the laws of force. There is no good and evil—there is only the desire for power. And when the last stone falls, when the last spark of energy fades, only one will remain—the one who will bring their vision of a "Better World" to life.

But remember: in a world where everyone strives for perfection, there is no room for compromise. And whoever survives this battle for the future will write new laws of existence with the blood of their enemies.

Author's Greetings

Greetings to all readers!

ForestRam is me, the author of this story, trying my hand at literary creation for the first time. I understand that as a novice writer, I may not always meet high standards, and the first chapters may seem less than ideal.

Important message to readers:

If you notice any errors, typos, or plot inconsistencies, please point them out. I will carefully review every comment.

I would be grateful for any constructive advice and suggestions for improving the text.

Your ideas for plot development are invaluable to me.

Regarding the work on the text: despite multiple rereads, I understand that there is always room for improvement. That's why your feedback is so important—it will help make the story better.

I hope your journey into the world of my story will be an unforgettable experience. Enjoy reading!

Sincerely,
ForestRam <<less

BOOK 1 COMPLETE! CHAPTERS FROM BOOK 2 CURRENTLY POSTING.... more>>

Three new chapters a week every week Mon/Wed/Fri. All chapters posted at 11:00 AM CST.

The is always 20 chapters ahead of RoyalRoad.

Quests. Chapters. Pages. Power.

Every Codexer lives by the System. Complete Quests. Earn Words. Turn Pages. Level Up.

Farm boy Aaron Thorn thought those rules were simple—until the Arcane Codex, the sentient library of all magic, assigns him a forbidden Quest: End the Codex Wars.

Now armed with a flickering portable Node, a glowing stylus, and a sarcastic cloud rabbit named Nimbus, Aaron must survive corrupted dungeons, ruthless Guilds, and the rogue Codexer Wolfbrand, whose goal is nothing less than the destruction of the Node Network itself.

To save his village, Aaron will have to learn a lost Discipline—the power to rewrite spells mid-cast—and master a progression system that seems determined to erase him from its pages.

In the Codex, even the smallest entry can spark a war. The Codex Wars begin here.

What to expect:

Slow-Burn Progression

Crunchy but Narrative-Driven System

Single POV / Primary Solo Protagonist

Weak-to-strong protagonist

Limited Power with Hard Constraints

Skill Customization / Build Crafting

Snarky Magical Companion

Numbers go up <<less

There are mythological gods giving out their blessings to empower mortals and make them Champions. There are historical figures whose fame or notoriety allows them to bestow boons to those who shall inherit their souls. There are fictional icons who are bestowing their abilities upon those in the real world to grow their legacy. And that's just the bulk of it. There's other phenomena, too. Demons and angels choosing representatives. Folklore legends coming to the forefront. The children of forgotten races exploring the new world. Abstract concepts getting the bright idea of creating incarnations. Notable locations leaving an imprint on a singular visitor. ... more>>

So many supernatural phenomena are coming to the forefront. How does one deal with this in a manner that minimises potential chaos? Easy. Just funnel it all into high school girls and shove them into the same school. Thus, Eidolon Academy was born. Surely nothing will go wrong.

A/N: Each chapter features bonus content that comes in the form of character profiles, character stories, and other things I come up with on a dime. <<less

On the Island of Toblitche, there exist beings outside their domain called Visitors. People with knowledge of the outside beyond the boundary of their understanding.... more>> Some fear and others wish to use them in their goal of one day being worthy enough to journey to the capital. One day in a once-unrenowned town near the coast of Diedmons Roue as they prepared for their arrival, a mysterious storm begins to form. Secrets begin to unfold as the truth behind the phenomenon begins to shake the foundation of their world, making way for a new age of life. Leaving only one young woman to face the brunt of its assault. <<less

Knowledge is a blessing. It is also a curse.... more>>

Harvoth wasn’t raised to right the world’s wrongs or save his race from extinction, but that’s the burden he feels has fallen on his shoulders. After years in a coma, Harvoth wakes up with his path completely changed, a tree in his soul, in a place far from home, and in a sanctuary built in his absence to protect him. To understand his next steps, he needs to step back and remember what he’s forgotten. 

Using his understanding of nature and his ability to speak with the world, he’ll fight back against those trying to destroy what he loves, even at terrible costs. To do so, it’ll require him to comprehend the countless cycles of life, spread all across reality.

What to expect:

- 2 chapters a week, which will be raised over time (Monday & Friday)

- 1.5k - 3k words per chapter (Depends on content)

- Slow burn and long series

- Unique power system

- Nonhuman MC with a love of nature and farming

- Brutal and magic based fantasy setting

- A lot of weird creatures with weirder powers

- No generative AI used, only spellcheck

Cover made by Chris Era

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This has been posted on Royal Road by myself and I am now adding it onto Scribblehub, and Webnovel. If found on any other websites, it has not been done with my consent or knowledge, so please report it. <<less

When the System descended three hundred years ago, humanity celebrated.... more>>

Classes.

Levels.

Skills.

Legendary heroes.

No one questioned why thousands of skills quietly disappeared from the System every generation.

Because forgotten skills... were deleted from history.

Kai Mercer is an ordinary F-Rank courier who accidentally discovers a hidden quest inside an abandoned library.

Instead of receiving a Legendary Class...

he inherits the title:

Archivist of Forgotten Skills

His power is unlike anything the world has ever seen.

Whenever he discovers a forgotten profession, abandoned technique, extinct spell, or obsolete craft...

he permanently adds it to his own Skill Library.

Ancient farmers who controlled forests.

Chefs capable of healing armies.

Stone masons who built indestructible cities.

Monster tamers erased by history.

Runes that even gods forgot.

Each forgotten skill is weak by itself.

Together...

they become unstoppable.

But the deeper Kai digs into history...

the more horrifying the truth becomes.

The System didn't lose those skills.

Someone erased them.

And they're still hunting anyone who remembers. <<less

Welcome to the Archive, where you will find bonus content taking place in the universe of The Library. Many things might end up here, from Pride Month specials to story ideas that don't warrant an entire novel.... more>>

Most chapters will contain spoilers for and will likely build on some of my other works. So, everything here will have a little notice what I recommend you should have read before. <<less

Sylas was condemned by the Church-branded a monster and cast out without mercy.... more>>

Evangeline was sworn to that same faith... yet chose to shelter him.

She saw humanity where others saw sin.
He found something he thought he had lost long ago.

But in a world where mercy is punished and love is heresy... some choices don't end in salvation. <<less

When sixteen-year-old Soren Kojou is abandoned in a deadly gate dimension by people he trusted, he survives six months alone and discovers a strange library. Inside it — fifteen abilities, ancient power, and the inheritance of a being who died sealing a world-ending threat.... more>>

Back in the world, Soren builds an empire from nothing, infiltrates the most powerful guild on his continent, and spends two years dismantling a corrupt system that killed his mother and his father before he was old enough to know him.

But the corruption was never the real enemy.

The real enemy came from the gate dimensions humanity has been harvesting for thirty years — patient, ancient, and building its army in the dark. And it’s been watching him the whole time.

Vireon System is a progression fantasy about a boy’s Journey from being the most notorious villain, to the most mightiest hero. <<less

A murdered book restorer. A forgotten magical library. A second chance at life
Ethan Black spent thirty-eight years preserving knowledge.... more>> When a mysterious cult murders him for restoring the wrong manuscript, death is not the end—it's a beginning.
Reborn as the glowing crystal core of a ruined library, Ethan discovers he's now the heart of a living repository of magical knowledge. With only a handful of decaying books, a basic system interface, and a child-like book spirit named Lila as his only companion, he must rebuild what was lost.
But the world outside has changed. The Purifiers have awakened. Magic is fading. And the Church of Purification wants every book, every scroll, every page burned to ash.
To survive, Ethan must collect 10,000 books. He must learn spells, construct defenses, and forge alliances with allies who have agendas of their own.
Knowledge is power. And power has a price. <<less

OVERVIEW... more>>

Haji Kaira grew up in Mushi with the nuns and the Supreme Harvester. He never felt the warmth of a mother and never had the mentorship of a father, except in the care of nun Esther and under the watch of Elder Zakai, the Supreme Harvester of Sao camp. His life as a child was not as colorful as the other kids in camp, but he had to cope with it.

Sao camp was by far the least of the seven. This was also Haji's home. In time, Anna, Derrick, Mark and Tione come along—all of whom become Haji's friends. He did not have to worry about reuniting with his family anymore. Or did he?

After the fulfillment of a Wielder prophecy which the scroll given to him by the Supreme Harvester indicated, Haji spent the rest of his life in camp embracing his newfound purpose. After training thoroughly under the Inner Unit, Haji sought to oppose the Archharvester, Gale Zircon, in his pursuit of technological advancement. The nation becomes divided. Who will prevail? Those seeking to preserve the natural landscape or those seeking to 'improve' it? What are the Archharvester's true intentions?

Having fully awakened his power with the help of Elder Zakai, captain Flame and Tina, Haji becomes the hope of the nation of Mushi. However, the Archharvester has other plans for the Scroll Wielder. Will he give in? What lies beyond the scroll?

NOTE: The events of this story take place in a dystopian society where the human race has become endangered and life has become impossible on the present-day continents. The story is set far into the future. Oasisia is the safest place to be—a small island with two nations, Mushi and Coastova. Mushi is traditional with little regard for technology, but Coastova embraces and flourishes on technology.

[The cover art was done by me. May change later.] <<less

Ethan, twenty -four and broke , works at The Vellum , the city's oldest library . His life is mundane but his nights are not, for he bears a secret . The books in the Vellum are doors, and Ethan is gifted the power to walk through them by the Vellum itself. ... more>>

Diving inside a book had been his life for the last four years -rewriting stories and changing endings and saving characters from death the books owed -out of kindness he felt while reading the book in the real world .

But kindness it was not.

For every character Ethan saved , a world paid for it in the dark . And now the bill has come to collect .

The characters he saved are turning up dead in his own city -real bodies , by impossible means, in rooms that were locked and empty , each one unmade with patient and surgical cruelty by someone who knows every book he ever dived into.

Who is killing the characters he saved ? Why does his city , four hundred miles from the sea, smell of salt and rope and tide ?

And what is bleeding through the cracks now that the wall between the page and the world has begun to crumble- as realities bend , as worlds converge , as new and hungry stories are born in the seam where they fold together ?

Follow Ethan to the bottom of the Vellum , through every door, and every grave his kindness made- to the last truth no reader was ever meant to reach .

He believed he was the savior when in reality he was only ever the destroyer.

This is the unwriting of Ethan . <<less

What if your locker whispered your name?
I came to Ravenshade Academy hoping to disappear.
But frost spirals follow me, mirrors whisper secrets, and the Rift has already claimed me.
Now two very different boys refuse to let me go:... more>>

Luke—my childhood best friend, warm as sunlight, the only safe thing in this cursed place.
Ashriel—the forbidden guardian bound to me by prophecy, dangerous as midnight.

One promises safety. The other tempts me with shadows.
And the Rift? It whispers my name, demanding I choose.
But what if choosing between them opens the Rift? <<less

In a city where the past is kept in ledgers, a single error on a card can close off a person’s future.... more>>

Lio Veil, a junior clerk of the Archive, borrows a fact to save his sister’s chance at entering the Academy. The Archive does not punish him. It simply files the service: a mark on his skin, a receipt, and a deadline for the first payment.

The price is not money.

It is memory. Promises. Testimony. The right to be considered reliable.

At first, Lio thinks it is a private debt. Then he starts seeing other cases: invalid cards, sold promises, dead witnesses, and people the system saved so neatly that almost nothing of them remained.

The Archive is useful. The Archive is legal. The Archive is always right in its wording.

Now Lio has to find out whether one can argue with an institution that owns the city’s past. <<less

Celene is reincarnated into a niche strategy text based game; Throne War, where a player is free to choose one of seven princes to ascend to the throne. Each prince equals a new ending.... more>>

Celene was finally about to join the very small club of players who won the hardest route, the youngest prince's route, when she suddenly died.

Now reincarnated 25 years before the start of the game with the Knowledge System, she will have one shot at fulfilling her obsession.

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The cover is AI.
This is my first story.
English isn't my first language.
Please be gentle. <<less

Told by a student, on a term-abroad design study, striving to become a professional landscape architect, CJ. ... more>>

He is unexpectedly overwhelmed by deep cultural roots--landscape legends. He wasn't looking for legends—they found him.



Legends—from the Moors, from West Africa, from the Sahara.

Paranormal? Metaphysical? Myths? Allegories? Fables? Legends? All are found in the landscape—where an ever-vibrant blend of human life and culture thrives—one step beyond. If you haven't been there… you have no idea.

CJ went there. You should too. Get started with Tangier Gardens, low fantasy at its finest. <<less