Within a desolate realm, where discarded worlds were stitched together, a rupture tore open, releasing a small child into this fragmented expanse.... more>>

Above him, the sky revealed three eerie moons, while an ominous black mass loomed ominously in their wake.

Disoriented and engulfed by a putrid stench, the child awakened amidst a swamp, its twisted trees groaning under an oppressive haze.

In the distance, the echoing caws of crows intensified the sense of foreboding. To the child's bewilderment, a haunting figure emerged, laboring behind a cart laden with lifeless bodies.

Fear and confusion grip the child's heart as he began to grapple with the enigma of his own existence. Who was he, and what dire fate led him to this grim landscape? The grinning figure drew closer, exacerbating the boy's terror.

Unbeknownst to him, his journey would unveil a profound transformation—an ascent to become the embodiment of fear itself, or perhaps... a beacon of hope amidst the encroaching darkness.
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Chapters release Mon-Fri
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Learn about Rhea and her journey through the Pokemon World.  You will meet many people and see how a realistic Pokemon experience might be.  Rhea... more>> may be the main protagonist of our story, but to fully understand this world, we will be diving into various other PoV along the way, but never straying too far from our main three girls! <<less

College is supposed to be an exciting time, an opportunity to meet new friends and make lifelong relationships. However, Kaitlyn was never the social type. Her awkwardness and nervous stuttering meant that just talking to people was hard enough, not to mention romance. ... more>>

Getting transported into a dating sim seems like the perfect opportunity to change that.

Faced with five handsome leads to pursue, the future looks bright and filled with possibilities. But as she fumbles through grueling classes, terrible advice, and gaming the system in Heartthrob University, it seems that getting isekai'd might not be the magical cure-all she hoped for. But that's ok. Even if cruel reality threatens her do-over, she can always try again.

And again.

And again. <<less

Aden... Aden had an ugly childhood. It taught him how to fight and survive, taught him how to run and hide and cut ties. Taught him that he wasn't born right. It didn't teach him much else. So Aden ran.... more>>

Aden grew up. Discovered the world, and crossed an ocean. Made his life his own. Soul-deep pain notwithstanding, he fought to be happy. Aden made do.

Until the aliens invaded his neighborhood.

What to do when you have a rifle in hand, and are damn good with it?
What to do when the rifle isn't enough, when the only way to save a girl and her mother from death, is to die himself?

Aden makes his choice, and is rewarded beyond his wildest dreams. Or perhaps...exactly to his wildest dreams.

Ladies and Gentlemen! Follow Aden as he alters his DNA with the power of Vanguard science to become what, and who, he wishes to be. Accompany Tinea as she greets the world and promptly explores new places, voluntarily or not. Watch as she meets new people; one in particular, one in terrible need of cuddles.

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This work is set in the universe of RavensDagger's Stray Cat Strut, but it ISN'T necessary to read that first. I stay close to the canon, and develop my own characters.

Tinea and Leah was submitted by myself to compete in the April '23 SCS Fanfiction Contest. It took second place, a single vote behind the winner!

Though TnL started out as a fanfiction, it has since evolved to be something larger, something that could stand on its own, and it will only continue to grow.

Thank you for reading. :)

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What to expect:

- gratuitous violence against unthinking aliens
- get points, buy gear
- cybernetic upgrades
- organic augmentations
- a perhaps more serious approach to transforming male -> female
- maturity from both female leads
- girls' love, from the soft and cuddly, to the (clearly marked) steamy and kinky explicit
- many, many chapters

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Release schedule: 2x per week; Thursday, Sunday

Chapter length: 2k+

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The cover art was drawn for me by Jero. I do own the rights to it, including commercial. <<less

A family of three elite mages has defeated Oscanion, a would-be tyrant mage-emperor who had made himself an enemy of humanity. But, it does not feel like victory to white magic prodigy Menelyn: her adoptive father and sister did not survive Oscanion's suicidal final attack, her inadequate shields failing to protect them.... more>>

Grieving and ashamed, Menelyn withdraws from the world for a millennium, her vast white mana halting her aging, until troubling signs coax her out of seclusion. Is she able--is she willing--to be what the world needs her to be?

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Originally posted on Royal Road: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/65941/a-real-goddess-would-let-nobody-die <<less

Those who can’t do, teach.
Failing to save the world, a hero gave their life and memories for the power to change the future. Reborn... more>> a young slave girl, Thirty-six sets out to try again. This time, she’s armed with an eldritch library full of skill books. Now, she can raise an army of -m-i-n-i-o-n-s- heroes to save the world. The only price for reading her skill books is a bit of sanity… and possibly humanity. What could go wrong? <<less

I- lost her... I lost everything...... more>>

That was the day when she died, when my sister, Kana, died.

Reiko Kestui's parents died when he was 16, leaving her only family member Kana. Kana, however, was very ill, she didn't have much time left, but Reiko believed, working hard to pay off bills, working hard to keep her alive.

But all failed after 4 years.

Now to present time, Reiko, now a young man, yes a man, is dead. Dying of overworking, an almighty goddess took pity of him, granting him one wish in his next time. A glint of hope in his eye, he shouted his wish, he wished to be reunited with his little sister!

Now follow Reiko's journey, as she ventures an another world in search for hi- her little sister! <<less

Determined to assist her father in his research, Prim follows him as they journey toward a nearby dungeon, where an enigmatic ritual will be held. Betrayed at the last second by her sole remaining family member, it is only a young priestess' words that save her from slavery or worse. Instead of being bound to the dungeon for all eternity and abused in ways she can only imagine, Prim finds herself in the loving care of a goddess she barely knows anything about.... more>>

Before she realizes it, Prim, now Kiomi, is the lord of her very own dungeon, one that she will fill with many wonders and... foxes. <<less

Below the Heavens (series)... more>>

"Fantasy Napoleon needs help to fight kill Darth Vader." 
Tongue-in-cheek tagline aside, this is a traditional high fantasy story!
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Book 1 - JiangXi (complete)

Molam longs to return home after successfully stealing from the Empire. But the enigmatic Oracle dangles it just out of reach, assigning him another task: to steal wood from the sacred World Tree from the Empire.

The task sends Molam to an Empire city on the brink of collapse, its inhabitants desperate to survive the impending Winter's Sorrow. United with a group of allies handpicked by the Oracle, Molam realizes he is the Oracle's last piece in a decades-long plan to thwart the Empire's relentless ambition to reach Heaven.

Entering the fray comes with lurking enemies, mistrust among allies, and lethal scrutiny from all sides. Continually at risk of having his lack of aura exposed, Molam relies on his wits to navigate powerful individuals with misdirection and a facade of powers. To obtain the group's help and trust, he must balance his new responsibilities against his deeper, more personal goals.

There is no synopsis for Book 2 going forward to avoid spoilers.

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Expectations:
- MC has no powers. Wits and strategy only.
- Meaty chapters averaging 3500 words.
- Expansive secondary world.
- Updates once a week! (With breaks after each interlude)

Community: https://discord.gg/2pUZR4yfTT

Come chat on Discord — I'm happy to engage with readers or other writers on writing and storytelling.

Cover art by the wonderful Kiguri: https://twitter.com/nomaismar <<less

In a world of monsters and magic, Derrick finds himself thrust into an illogical realm after a mysterious train ride. Desperate to return home to... more>> his family, he forms an unlikely bond with a dying wraith, binding their fates together. Together, they navigate the treacherous underground of the city, uncovering secrets of Derrick's transmigration and a path back home. But as chaos threatens to consume them, Derrick must confront his own destiny and navigate a world where the line between reality and fantasy blurs. Will he survive the madness and find his way back to his loved ones, or become a pawn in the whims of fate? <<less

Damien trades his downtrodden life to a goddess, who gives him another chance to change his outlook and live a better life.  Giving him the "Summoner" class, he sets out in a new world with one goal - don't end up alone again.... more>>

Fantasy/LitRPG <<less

I completed every task down to its smallest detail. Acted out every scenario with no hesitation. Perfected every line and emotion that existed in this character.... more>>

Yet,

Why has the system abandoned me here?

Where exactly had I gone wrong?

Where is my promised reward? <<less

Lily woke up to find the world ended without her. An agoraphobic young woman must learn to live in a world completely devoid of other people. Confronted by the silent decay of this new world and her own fears and weakness, Lily must work hard to grow into a person who can survive and thrive here. ... more>>

It's a story about solitude, about self exploration, and about growing from less than nothing into something amazing.

Updates Tuesday, Thursday, and sometimes Saturday. <<less

July is an unimportant, friendly girl who works in a small, equally unimportant office at an off shot village in the middle of nowhere.
An office of the Hunters Association, which is not even connected to the Hunter Society's intranet. One of those places in a world full of awakened, no one really pays attention to. The few hunters they call their own are either retired or still in school. ... more>>

One day, she and others are unexpectedly transported to A Rank dungeon, another world with disastrous results. All July wants is to go home, but what begins as an accident soon turns into an adventure beyond her wildest imagination.

Changing her life, identity and her destiny forever.

For a Wanderer is cursed to be forever restless.

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She enjoyed the sounds around her: rustling leaves, snow, winter—the season's name is winter. Musing, she hummed a sound, distancing herself from the noise of people being killed.
The horse beneath her stilled as she looked to the ground. Her head tilted aside a blue circle. A blue circle, another gate, she jumped from the horse's back and walked through the blue.

Home.

System: Congratulations, you have gained the skill of a 'World Wanderer.' <<less

Follow the journey of Luke in Dove town, a guy who suddenly obtained the ability to see ghosts, and was invited to join the soul facilitators, a group of interesting people who have a duty to help the ghosts depart to the afterworld.... more>>

The story contains mystery and supernatural elements, also fun conversations and a diverse cast of characters worth of praise, as Luke explore the realm of ghosts and gain new experiences as a soul facilitator. <<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

Maxwell, the last knight of his fallen kingdom, wanders the land slaying demons. His only companion a mysterious woman only he can see.... more>>

Goal: 1 chapter every month to month and a half
This story is also on Substack: https://randomrecluse.substack.com/ and RoyalRoad: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/77469/the-wandering-knight <<less

PRESENTLY ON HIATUS, BUT PLEASE FEEL FREE TO READ WHAT IS AVAILABLE -3/31/2024... more>>

Matthew Coulson's life is choked with anxiety. He's stuck at a job that can barely support him and haunted yearly by the anniversary of the disappearance of Lucas Lynn. Each year, Lucas' mom calls and he is reminded of the wasted chances he had at confessing his love for him. Up until Lucas revealed that she was actually a transgender woman, and that she had been trying to contact aliens to see if they could help her transition faster. The next day Lucas was gone.

Seven years later and Matt is still fumbling with his own identity. His only recourse is using the same communication device he saw Lucas using to vent out his frustrations to the ether. Soon Matt finds himself at the center of an intergalactic conspiracy, and his only hope is Lucas, now Cassandra, the very person he blames for ruining his life.

Author's note: This is a book that I have come to treasure greatly. After failing to find a traditional publisher, I have opted to share it online with the community at large. In the end, I just want someone to read my work and hopefully find a connection they might need. <<less

I am Lost. Well my name is Lost. I am a dragon. Though my family did always make fun of my name, it is my... more>> name and I like it. I guess this is the story of my adventure, and how big everything really is around me. I meet some great friends, find terrible monsters, and explore to wonderful places I have never seen! This is going to be so great! Well that's what i thought when I left my home. <<less

Magic is wondrous, and Ethan well intends on exploring everything it has to offer, even if he has to attend a dangerous school inhabited by giant, child eating snakes, and targeted by a semi-immortal Dark Lord. Unfortunately, things are not so simple as the world is a whole lot larger than he first thought, and to add to that, he is the grandson of the Dark Lord who terrorized the entire world half a century ago. Well, at least he can count on his knowledge of the plot, right?... more>>

Right?

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To read up to 15 chapters ahead: https://www.patreon.com/SlyOW <<less

"You have to create a man for me, with whom I can live and exchange the affection that is so necessary for my existence. Only you can do it, and I demand it as a right that you must not deny me."
The monster said this with conviction, as if it were a request that had been brewing for a long time and had just found the right moment to express it out loud.
"And why not a woman?" Victoria asked in return, almost as a reflex, without thinking too much about it.... more>>

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Welcome, mortals, to the queer Frankenstein retelling nobody asked for, but that I needed to write. <<less

[This series draws its complete inspiration from Dark Souls and Lovecraftian Horror.]... more>>

In the immersive world of the highly popular heroine game "Devourer IIX" where players navigate the complex dynamics of a fantastical realm filled with powerful heroines and heroes, one loser named Leon finds solace in his obsession with the villainess, Celestia Draven Dreadborne. Little does he know that his virtual infatuation is about to become a reality beyond his wildest dreams or nightmares.

After a forceful entry by killing his friend, he is inexplicably transported into the game world, but with an unusual system and a role of a butler for the villainess.

Will he emerge as the savior of Celestial Conquest, or will the game's intricate web of alliances and betrayals consume him? <<less

Note for readers: This is a work in progress and is liable to have major revisions along the way. Constructive criticism is greatly appreciated if you are still interested in reading my work. Thank you in advance!... more>>

Embark on an adventure with Izuna as she flees the collapse of her nation and becomes an adventurer. However, beneath her seemingly ordinary life, lies a long, tragic tale; long forgotten. As Izuna struggles with the challenges of her newfound life, long-buried memories resurface, revealing a past entangled in the creation of gods. This narrative unfolds against a backdrop of forgotten experiments, and immortal beings.

Joining her are her twin sister, Historia, and the companions she meets along the way; together, they uncover the tragic depths of this past, unraveling the mysteries that bind the very fabric of their reality. However, every action has a cost and as the lines between mortals and gods blur, the very fate of their world hangs in the balance.

Will the sisters discover the true extent of their past? Or will fate's echoes reshape their destiny? Their journey, fraught with chaos, will lead them to a world that may never forget the origins of the ones they call gods.

Get ready for a captivating odyssey through realms of magic, gods, and self-discovery—a tale where every revelation uncovers new questions and where the boundaries of reality are as fragile as the twins' memories.

Author's Note: This story explores themes and consequences of immortality, human experimentation, amnesia, social anxiety, isolation, and a journey of self-discovery. As a side note, the main genre focus is sci-fi/fantasy/adventure. As a warning label: This story has both dark and bright fantasy themes. <<less

What would you do if you were thrown into a universe filled with the fantastical? Where people can go from nerdy introverts into superheroes with just a tiny spider bite? Well, Victoria sure as hell seems to be having a fun time!... more>>

After a life not worth living, Lady Death took pity upon her poor soul and sent her off into the depths of the multiverse, until it eventually landed into the body of an alternate version of herself. Gifted with a "small" cheat called Telekinesis, she's now decided to become a superhero the likes of which only has been seen several times!

Because getting up there is hard and she's only a month away from the battle that starts an entire series of conflicts, whatever shall she do?!

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PD: I don't like writing synopsis, if you want to see a poor attempt at a fanfic that starts off simple but delves into the reality of being a superhero and the meaning of life, you are more than welcome to follow this story. I wholeheartedly welcome you to my first writing project ever, and probably not the last.

PD;PD: Won't have a cover for a while, trying not to use AI art to make one is kind of difficult and the best I could come up with falls short of being decent. Will probably set one up soon though. <<less

When Marco woke up, he knew that this would be a shitty day, and when he got the call about a protest in the middle of the town to protect a freaking old tree, his fate was already sealed.... more>>

The closer he got to the location, the darker the sky became, but Marco, being the way he was, only cared about his side job as a mediator and how he could find a solution to the problem.

The answer to this, however, was different from what he had expected.

"Wait, I died?!"

"What do you mean by reincarnation as a seed??"

"Hello?"

"..."

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This story is a monster evolution LitRPG, with lots of time skips at the beginning.

The protagonist will not remain as a static tree.

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