What do you do when your magical cheat code leaves you hanging?Rick Lee’s life changed the moment he turned 18. A mysterious system granted him... more>> powerful skills from a past life he forgot. But instead of helping him, the system flipped him off and disappeared for good.Rick is left with incredible knowledge but no one to hold his hand. To turn his sad life around, he must figure out how to make money, stop the bullies, and find love all on his own. The system might have quit, but Rick is just getting started. <<less

Ann, a corporate slave in the modern life, suddenly couldn’t resist her body’s drowsiness and fell asleep after working non-stop for... who-knows-how-long. Her sleep wasn’t a good one as she was overly worried she wouldn’t be able to finish her work. When she finally woke up, she was greatly shocked. ... more>>

An unknown room, an unknown man with his icy expression, and moreover, the man addressed her as “Arlea”, and not “Ann”.
And then she finally realized. She somehow ended up in the body of “Arlea”—a villainess in the fantasy/romance otome game she had played in the past, when she still had free time to relax. To make things worse, she remembered that in the next one year, she—Arlea—was fated to die.

‘In such a situation, what should I do?’
‘Let’s think seriously of a way to overturn the situation?’
‘But hold on, what if I can’t change the scenario? Why bother?’

Having lived her days in the modern life as a serious and restrained woman who became a corporate slave to her death, Ann finally decided... to spend her additional 365 days to live well, and to cross out some of her bucket list that she could still do!

'If I can avoid my death, it's good. If not, at least I've enjoyed my additional time here in this fantasy world where magic and monsters exist, where I don't need to slave away my life ridiculously for the corporate!'

Little did she know that her decision would cause everyone who knew Arlea to be very surprised and alarmed with her change.
What happened to the villainous, hateful woman called Arlea? Why did she become like this? What is she scheming now??
Let's see how long she can keep up her pretense!

Can she avoid her death flag, or will she be able to survive more than the designed 365 days?

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28/4/2022: Title changed to better reflect the story as I've gotten comments that the previous title didn't seem to fit and misled people about the story. <<less

With his father dead and his brother inheriting the earldom, Braydon sets out to inherit the family’s neglected title, Viscount of Cliforge, the only land of the Kingdom on the other side of the Brimstone Mountains. ... more>>

His new lands are on the border that is held peaceful by an uneasy truce and the same lands that claimed his father’s life on the battlefield.

With no reputation in noble society and no military might to speak of he will be a long way from challenging his brother whose land is some of the most prosperous in the empire, and has the backing of their younger brother, who has the smarts to raise their position even further.

Will he become another casualty to the lands that have already claimed his father, or become something more as he climbs his way to prominence?

At least he can be sure that his brother would never see him rise peacefully, and the neighbouring Grand Duke desires the last territory of the kingdom on the eastern side of the mountains. His position is anything but stable, he will do anything to change that and build his realm.

Entry to Adventum Contest (Town/Kingdom/Empire Building)
Thanks to BriarRose for making the cover art!
Chapters are posted every other day at 11am (gmt) <<less

[3 Seasons completed. Returning by April/Early May]... more>>

Imagine waking up in a stranger’s body, only to discover you’re married to a hot MILF who despises you. That’s Aric's reality when he awakens as Vayne Arkwright—a disgraced noble whose sins have left Ashwick in ruins and his wife, Seraphina, seething with hatred. To make matters worse, Vayne’s memories are gone due to amnesia, leaving Aric clueless about this world of magic, betrayal, and debauchery. His sole guide is Ivy, a sarcastic, self-aware system who offers no quests or clear direction—just cryptic advice and sarcasm.

Trapped in a body tied to a legacy of cruelty, addiction, and corruption, Aric must navigate a broken marriage, treacherous politics, rebuild crumbling cities, and win back the trust of those Vayne wronged—all while grappling with the lingering guilt of inherited sins. With no easy answers, Aric faces an impossible journey: redeeming himself in a life not his own while resisting the darkness within Vayne’s essence. It’s a messy, infuriating start.

- Arc 1 completed -
- Arc 2 completed -
- Arc 3 completed -
- Arc 4 in progress - <<less

NOTE: Will be Stubbing Book 1 on December 10, 2026 ( Was October 30, my fault for being slow with edits)... more>>

An ancient, dreadfully powerful entity that had once been sealed away to slowly fade into oblivion is revived by a chance encounter, though in a much reduced state. 

A temple monk on her way home for a vacation is distracted into exploring a newly formed Spiritual Nexus due to the cuteness of its rabbit monsters, leading to an entirely unexpected chain of events.

A kitsune whose death caused a goddess to pity her fate and revive her as a reincarnated Nexus Core, a land spirit of endless potential but whose life is tied to a crystal sphere that must be carefully guarded.

Thrown together by a twist of luck, these three navigate a complex relationship and build their own rules to live by. But there are those who are not pleased to see the return of this ancient being.

The primary romantic relationship is poly and mutual.

Mild content warning:  Occasional swearing, "fade to black", Public Displays of Affection, typical fantasy violence (no unnecessary gore), rare instances of "disturbing content", and never in detail.

The release schedule is every Sunday

Only authorized on Scribble Hub, Royal Road, and r/RedditSerials

Cover Art is by Tsuu & Navae

Note: there is a revision underway, please pardon some inconsistencies in terminology while everything is aligned.

ARC 1 COMPLETE (ends in volume/book 7, CH 364) ), Arc 2 begins with book 8 (CH 365)

Book 1 will be published by Podium, starting November 3rd, 2026. 

Amazon: (https://www.amazon.com/Down-Rabbit-Hole-Dungeon-Core-Adventure/dp/B0GFDCX2CN)

Barnes and Noble: (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/down-the-rabbit-hole-a-b-zagaroth/1149137751)

Bookshop.org (https://bookshop.org/a/123333/9798347033119) <<less

"I was selfish and naïve but when I realize it, everything has been too late."
"If I have another chance, I'll still be selfish but I won't be naïve anymore."... more>>

An introvert girl, Feng Ning, chose to live alone after losing everything. Killed in an accident, she woke up as an infant in the ancient time.

Now a princess, how would she fare in a completely different world?

...
Note: This is a short story.
(At least, much shorter than my other stories XD)

Story set in fictional world with similar culture to Ancient China.

Special thanks for Jiyen (webnovel user Cookiejiyen) who had created the beautiful cover *sending hearts* <<less

Li Xuejian crossed into ancient times and became a peasant living in a small shabby soil house on the edge of Wuyuan village. ... more>>

In the beginning, Li Xuejian felt that not going to sleep hungry was already a good thing.
But when he picked up a husband, he thought that nothing is better than holding this little ger in his arms and properly raising him in the future.

This is a sweet story of a sincere and loving couple moving slowly towards a better future. <<less

Reincarnated into a romance story, a terrible man becomes a "hero". Tarion's heart beats only for war until he meets a special girl.
Elements of Western and Eastern isekai.
An unlikely male lead meets the typical female lead.
Systems and action, but romance at the heart of it all.... more>>

Elements of Western and Eastern isekai.

An unlikely male lead meets the typical female lead.
Systems and action but romance at the heart of it all.​ <<less

When Nagisa Mochizuki wakes up inside her favorite otome game, Lustrous Hearts, she’s not the charming heroine or even one of the love interests. ... more>>

Instead, she’s reborn as Aeris Garland, the cunning, cold-blooded villainess fated to fall.

But unlike the Aeris of the original game, this one has a secret weapon The Villainess System, a game-like interface that rewards manipulation, cunning and slaughter.

Armed with her necromancy and a silver tongue, Aeris plots to rewrite her destiny one quest, betrayal, and romantic entanglement at a time.

But the world of Lustrous Hearts is more dangerous than it appears.

As shadows stir beneath the academy, a tangled web of politics, secrets, and powerful foes threatens to pull her under.

The only things standing between her and total ruin?

A sword-wielding noble with a tender heart, a demi-human girl too shy for her own good, and her own rapidly unraveling feelings.

To win, Aeris must become the perfect villainess. But who or what will she sacrifice to pave the path? <<less

Imagine waking up from a coma and then looking at a rich CEO from a company overseas. Next to him is the most beautiful girl you have ever seen. Just when you think things couldn't be stranger, he says.... more>>

" Here is my daughter. Marry her please!"

"What!?"

The first chapters first give detail to the world and then give life to the characters after that the story begins as the synopsis says.

* Chapter are 2500 to 4000 words each. So don't be put off by the number of chapters.

I upload once every 2 or 3 days. I sometimes upload daily or release doubles every second day.

The story is a dual mc story about a boy and a girl.

In this world, people wield superpowers restricted to the elements to fight the monsters that invade.

Depending on your element you join that clan. The different elemental clans compete with each other for the title of the strongest clan.

The mc is a lightning wielder who gains his powers in an unorthodox way.

Watch the mc's take the lightning clan from dead last to number one.

I'm a penniless writer. If you like my novel and want to support me you can do so here. My aspiration is to be a fulltime writer so if I can make a decent living; I will upload more frequently while increasing the chapter quality. https://www..com/lazareth <<less

The War of Five Kings. One of the great wars in Westeros that changed the course of history. But, this is not the War of... more>> Five Kings you're used to. With Ned Stark's escape from Kings Landing and Robb being gifted with visions from the Old Gods, Westeros is about to be shaken to its core. <<less

I drowned, woke up in another world, got killed again by an arch-necromancer, and resurrected as half-zombie. I’m technically alive only because I’m magically bound to him.... more>>

Now I’m stuck in a dark academy where bullying can be fatal, skeletons aren’t in closets, but on payroll, students keep disappearing, and survival is very much optional.

On the bright side, I’ve discovered a unique talent: the undead tend to fall in love with me.

On the less bright side, an ancient lich wants to drag me into his world.

Honestly, dying twice was the easy part.

What to expect:
- Humorous dark fantasy in an academy setting
- Dark academia with Wednesday-like vibes
- The heroine gradually discovers her hidden abilities
- Slow-burn, subtle romance — complicated, awkward, and very intentional
- A fake engagement / marriage of convenience (bad decisions made for good reasons)
- Morally grey characters
- Friendship, betrayal, jealousy, mystery and secrets <<less

I'm a married man in his thirties with two kids and an office job. I lead a boring life with my gorgeous wife, Marcie. She's the most beautiful girl I've ever met and we've been married for the last twelve years. Yet, this seemingly normal family bears a secret.
Marcie is a Whore. And that's a secret we keep very well kept. And in over a decade, nobody has doubted the daily routine of this heartwarming family... Until that fatidic day.... more>>

This novel Is exclusive to ScribbleHub and part of the Second Tempest Contest under [Secret Identities]
This novel is an adult NTR with many flashbacks and smut scenes, please read with discretion. The main characters have been though some serious shit, don't feel offended with some questionable life choices and non conventional sexual experiences. <<less

A perky Saintess is saved by an awful Prince. Together, will they manage to survive? With the power of love, anything is possible— "What a load of horseshit! No one wants to read that!"... more>>

That's how the original plot was destined to go. However, our MC finds themselves thrust in as a unremarkable side character with a problematic personality. To survive their past of degeneracy, the plan was to ride out the storm and avoid the carnage, but that lasted as long as a moon cycle. How is it she's ended up married!?

With an absurd contract placed on the table, this novel was doomed from the second I entered, so screw it! Maybe life might not be that bad. Sure, survival isn't a guarantee, and this place is awfully unsettling, but it's rather fun living alongside someone who is both cursed and shameless...

(DON'T expect a stereotypical manga/manhwa fantasy rom-com, it grows from a darker place. More details in the Read Me...) <<less

In a world where cultivation reigns supreme, Meixiu, a brilliant geneticist reborn into the martial world, grapples with her new reality. Gifted with the enigmatic... more>> Echidna System—a mysterious power that allows her to extract and fuse genetic samples from the most dangerous creatures and powerful beings—she must navigate the treacherous paths of cultivation and power. But there’s a catch: the only way to gather these samples is through intimate encounters. As Meixiu’s cultivation journey unfolds, she faces heart-wrenching choices between her pursuit of strength and the moral boundaries she never imagined she’d cross. With each encounter, her power grows, but so does the weight of the decisions she must live with.
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Aria is deep in the closet that she could feel the icy winds of Narnia. She prefers that to the alternative of coming out. ... more>>

For her, visiting comicons, watching favourite girl ships was an outlet.
Getting into a LARP marriage with a beautiful girl was an indulgence.
Driving the girl home was impulsive.
Now, Aria's carefully crafted world is upside-down.

Her new girl has allure, and, devotion to coax her guarded heart to come out.

Forging a romantic bond with the girl should be easy, right? Except for the scorn from homophobes, and disapproval from her own family and finally, Aria's own mind.

How far could she trust a girl who claims to be an ACTUAL alien and that their LARP marriage to be real?

Threats both local and extra-terrestrial, keep piling up, but a year and a day, and Aria's life should be back to normal. Her new girl should be gone.

Except, Astra intends for more from the adorable human girl. She could never leave the side of her new wife. And she would do anything it takes to make her fall in love with her.

-- Blurb helped by Jmassat --
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Author Notes:

The story is set in contemporary, present-day world with slight elements of sci-fi, futuristic technology, even those are confined to space opera genre.

This story contains, elements of coming out, homophobia, transphobia, subtle misogyny, every day microagressions and the acceptance of self.

The MC is a dumbass and her struggles are, at times, adorable and at time cringeworthy with an equally baffled and hot roomate/wife. Her fears range from extemely valid to superficial ones. This is the story of an MC who knows what she is but lacks the courage to accept.

There is a transcharacter but the revelation and implication comes late in the story. Hence I have not added a trans-tag, so as to not mislead readers. <<less

A talented chef is transported to an alpha-omega world, bound by a marriage contract to a cold and aloof girl, and must adapt to his new reality with a system that grants rewards only when he cares for her.
.. ... more>>

I am mearly experimenting with this story. A new concept that I found interesting to try.. Let me know in comments what you think.
(What you will not find in this story:
1. logically explained system and how it works,
2. Interesting or solid background of the characters.
3. great word building or well developed one. at least for now.)

**Update seclude: New chapter with two days gap in between.(For now)

Also if you find any error in text... Please let me know in comments. <<less

Born blessed by the God of Creation, Lorelia Helesantra was promised eternal happiness.
Instead, she’s trapped inside a curse. An endless loop of death and rebirth, forced to relive the same two years over and over again.... more>>

Desperate for salvation, Lorelia devotes herself to God, convinced that faith will break her curse. But one letter changes everything, drawing her into the Royal Palace as a candidate for Queen, and into the orbit of Crown Prince Felix, the man destined to destroy the kingdom.

Felix’s golden smile hides a darkness only Lorelia remembers.
Yet as his gaze lingers and his words tempt, Lorelia’s faith begins to tremble.
Is her real torment the Devil’s curse… or the work of the Crown Prince who refuses to let her go?

A dark romance of faith, sin, and forbidden longing. Where salvation may demand surrender.

Master of Minds, Master of Me is the second novel in my Master's series. So it is recommended to read the first one Master of Magic, Master of Me, before this. Since I won't be doing any world-building in this one anymore. And of course, reading this first will spoil some events in the first novel. You can find the first novel, Master of Magic, Master of Me, down below in related series.

If you still desire to read this first, I have added some basic knowledge from this world in the glossary. Which may help you hop on board without reading the first novel.

Content warnings:
Explicit sexual content (18+)
Manipulation
Power imbalance
Loss of agency
Identity erosion
Trauma bonding
Emotional dependency
Stalking/surveillance
Violence (physical & psychological)
Self-loathing / dissociation
Mental breakdowns
Sexual humiliation
Breath play <<less

what happens when you drop an average guy from you life and drop him in a world where everything.....is flipped on its head, Kamala Harris... more>> won the election, RC cola beat out Pepsi and now everyone treats it like its rare, and oh yeah there are giant women everywhere, and he can recognize the look in their eyes, after all.....game recognizes game. <<less

Neir Featherburn Agustus is a typical office worker who works a standard 9-to-5 job at a large call center.... more>>

His life wasn't horrible, but it wasn't great either; he was a decent middle-class single man. He did, however, have one feature that set him apart from the norm: his Agustus family curse Bloodline. The Agustus family was known to be cursed by the Goddess of Love, Ishtar, for a crime his ancestor had committed.

"You were given love, but you betrayed it, and now that I've decided to take it back, you curse at me in such a way sixth Agustus... heheh... fine... you want love, I'll give it to you." No, in fact, I will shower you and your entire family with so much love that it will be the very thing that kills you."

As a result, Ishtar cursed the Agustus family with the curse of obsession. The curse is simple: any male of the Agustus bloodline will be loved to death by his lovers. In summary, Neir is a Yandere magnet; as a result, Nier does his hardest to keep his distance from the other sex out of fear for his life. He didn't want to end up like his older brother, father, uncle, grandfather, and cousins, all of whom had died within the previous two years, making him the last true Agustus.

As if it wasn't horrible enough, the world and his everyday life were now in danger. And it all began on that fateful day when the world's voice appeared.

[Attention all Gaian subjects: the day of judgment is here. As a result, the world will end in three days, the dead will rise, monsters locked in the neither will flood the mortal realm, and the Zenomen, an alien civilization, will conquer the entire known universe. However, not all hope is lost; in order to acclimate to the new world and maximize your chances of survival, please select a class and race.]

(A/N): Hey everyone, if you appreciate the story and want to donate a $2 gift donation as a means to support the series, my link is down below. Thank you for taking the time to read this. And I hope you enjoy the story.

Link: https://.com/iamhastur98827 <<less

Boy meets girl! In a world progressing towards destruction, Takumi Hachi simply wants to become the best Basketball player of his era. However, being the Rikuto next in line to become the head of the Hachi means he can’t avoid dealing with Shikis, Strays, Terrorists & other monstrosities
invading his homeland with corrupt intentions. Not to mention a planned marriage to a troubled girl with rare, highly sought-after blood. No one ever said it would be easy, but nothing ever is in the ordinary life of a Setsu vampire. ... more>>

The sudden arrival of an unexpected fiancé has disrupted Takumi’s plans to ace Hirazawa’s Spring Basketball Ceremony. Coupled with that, an old friend has called him up for a peculiar favor: Investigate “The Night Stalk” in Odai-wai prefecture. His school year hasn’t even officially begun and he already finds himself back in the supernatural world he so detests … much deeper into it than he would’ve expected.

Webtoon version: https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/takumi-ordinary-life-of-a-setsu-vampire/list?title_no=460324

Hard copy of the Light Novel with actual art inside, can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Takumi-Ordinary-Setsu-Vampire-Vol-1/dp/1729520707/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=takumi+ordinary+life&qid=1582372031&sr=8-1 <<less

Once a regular art student trying to survive the harsh winters, and now a forgotten character in his least favourite romance novel! Kallius Alistair must... more>> turn the abusive relationship between Duke Evelyn and the former princess of Rose around soon, or else this story will end in tragedy! But what exactly can an unknown character like him do? Especially when everyone keeps judging him by his looks and not his heroic deeds! With his knowledge of the future and skills from the past, Kallius vows to change his beloved female lead's ending at any cost! <<less

Blood shed invites blood shed, and the city of Karsz teeters on the brink of a social war - unless Miria, the sixth wife of the demonic Lady Governor can bottom her way through an investigation of a violent crime. But can she do so while surviving the clashing expectations of gender imposed on her? And can she save her love while staying true to her self?... more>>

CONTENT WARNINGS:
This story is intended to contain a significant density of pornographic material, centered around kinks from the broad D/S and S/M spectrum, as well as humiliation, and forced feminisation fetishes. It is also a story about violence, ethnic and transphobic, legacies of imperial domination, and clashing systems of gender. Themes of relationship neglect, gender dysphoria, and emotional abuse, both intentional, as well as not, will likewise make an appearance. As such, reader's advisory is suggested. <<less

He was one of the most powerful men alive—the chairman of a multi-billion-dollar corporation, revered and feared in equal measure. A shadow in the business world, unseen by most yet all-knowing, earning him the title "The Cunning King."... more>>

But then, on an unassuming day, the boy walked into his office—and into his life. And just like that, everything else ceased to matter.

Adrian Voss was a man who took what he wanted. And now, his obsession had a new focus.
His delicate, ethereal femboy.

Warnings: Cunning and ruthless MC. Only cares about himself.

Characters are 18+.

Support on : https://www..com/c/Brekker <<less

In this segment of the novel, the protagonist Sarah experiences a rebirth, returning to the pivotal moment when her sister Kathy attempts to seduce the wealthy heir Chester Miles by drugging him. In her previous life, Sarah had tried to stop Kathy's plan, only to be pushed off an overpass by Kathy and killed. After her rebirth, Sarah decides not to interfere this time and instead assists Kathy in carrying out her scheme, wanting to witness Kathy's downfall firsthand.... more>>

After successfully drugging Chester, Kathy is taken away by his bodyguards, while Sarah is discovered by Chester and forced into a compromising situation. Sarah quietly leaves afterward, while Kathy mistakenly believes she has successfully seduced Chester and begins flaunting her supposed victory online, even claiming to be pregnant. Kathy's actions quickly attract widespread attention, but she remains unaware that she has fallen into Chester's trap.

Meanwhile, Sarah, realizing Chester's ruthlessness and vengeful nature, decides to sever ties with her family and distance herself from the impending disaster. Kathy's vanity and greed eventually lead to police intervention, as she is accused of spreading rumors and using illegal substances, facing legal consequences. Sarah, on the other hand, chooses self-preservation, staying far away from the brewing storm. <<less