Ah! Aythryn City. Truly a mess of neon and trash all supporting the psychopaths that live here. Desire is the name of the game in... more>> such a bright place, as anyone on the streets can verify. Whether it be the gangs roaming the streets, the corpo rats in their tall towers, or the people just trying to get by; everyone wants something. And hey! I'm all for that. I'm no different, after all. <<less

Come with me as I start my adventure in the Spider-Man world. I'm Jonathan Anderson from California, and I'm half Filipino and half American. When... more>> I died, I didn't end up where I thought I would. Now, I'm in the Spider-Man universe. But I'm not alone. I'm going to be a Spider-Man with Peter Parker, teaching him along the way. And remember, with great power comes with great responsibility. <<less

After an inexplicable transfer, Shirona finds herself trapped in a nightmarish world where the only constants are her seven beloved Pokemon and a mysterious black sphere that pits her against lethal aliens. Forced to fight for survival, she must rely on the extraordinary powers of her Pokemon companions while unraveling the secrets behind this twisted game of life and death. In a realm where a single misstep could mean oblivion, Shirona's bond with her Pokemon will be pushed to its limits as they battle to escape this alien apocalypse. Can their unwavering friendship overcome the overwhelming odds?... more>>

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The map is on your skin and the hunt is on.
Kaleb wakes up in a mysterious world of magic and monsters with a new tattoo that he doesn't remember getting. A sadistic and wise cracking system tells him that he's one of 10,000 people who have been transported to Celestia. The catch? They each have a piece of a map on their skin and some very powerful people are vying to collect those pieces.
He'll face monsters and cultists alike as he has to fight for his right to not be skinned alive in a world full of people who desperately want to do just that. The only way to ensure his safety, is... more>> to gain power.

<Welcome players, to Celestia!
You are the newest residents of this little slice of heaven, lucky you.
This is a world filled with peoples of all races, monsters, magic and even the odd dragon or two.
How great does that sound? It’s literally every nerd’s dream come true right?
So, what’s the catch?
You’re being hunted!
That’s right folks, all 10,000 of you have been gifted a brand-new tattoo, completely free of charge. Each tattoo is a wholly unique and different part of a map. The Celestial Map to be precise, not that I expect you to know what that means.
Our prestigious hunters are oh so very eager to put that map back together again, piece by agonising piece.
They see you when you’re sleeping. They know when you’re awake. They want to skin you all alive so run or you’ll get flayed!
The map is on your skin and starting now, the hunt is on.
Good look out there, players. We hope you enjoy your stay in the idyllic and welcoming world of Celestia.>
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Chapter releases Monday-Friday / Patreon is 10 chapters ahead and any donations are greatly appreciated.
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Please note: I am English and this story is written in British English so there will be less of the letter Z and more of the letter U. <<less

We all want to believe we are heroes of our own story - unless we want to be the villain, of course.... more>>

At the end of everything, the Final Reaper decided he hadn’t been a hero. Driven by a desire to right the wrongs he was subjected to, he killed everyone who wronged him or his people - which turned out to be everyone that wasn’t killed by someone else first. He'd won - but it was a hollow victory.

Eventually, Order’s Voice found a way out. If the only existing being would agree to give up most of his power, the Voice could reset the multiverse to an earlier time with a few minor changes. Of course, the Voice couldn't ask it that way. It could only ask if the Final Reaper was willing to start over from when Earth was first brought into Order.

It was an easy decision, and yet it wasn’t. Was he willing to go through eons of pain again to not be alone?

Yes. In a heartbeat.

Not that his heart beat anymore. Now it would. Perhaps he could even be a hero, this time.

When he landed in his old body - more or less - on Earth, the Final Reaper once again became Thomas. He was both and neither. He needed a new name for a new life.

Serenity.

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While this is technically a System Apocalypse story, it's a System Apocalypse that is designed to have a large percentage of the population survive and prosper. There are a lot of problems that come with the appearance of the Voice, and it's entirely possible to lose. Earth has some special opportunities, but also special challenges.

The first time around, Earth won the first round and lost the second. Serenity has ten years from when the Voice arrives to prevent that from happening. It will be a group effort; Serenity can't win alone - which is difficult for someone who's been alone for as long as he has.

Of course, that's only his second priority.

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Updates Daily
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A note on the nonhuman lead tag: He isn't human, and hasn't been human for a very, very long time (or maybe not long at all, depending on how you count it). He still thinks of himself as human, either way.

The content warnings are mostly to give me room to write; this fiction is not intended to be edgy, but once in a while a character will swear or someone will get seriously injured.

The cover image is a Chandra/Hubble composite image of VV 340 / Arp 302 / UGC 9618. While we're not going to space itself any time soon in the story, people from elsewhere are coming to Earth and Serenity will visit other planets. Plus, I like space imagery. <<less

How would you spend an eternity?... more>>

Like most Earthlings, Jack Trades had never thought too deeply about eternity. Busy with his PhD thesis, a vibrant social life, and a loving family, he had little time for such frivolous thoughts. But, on January 1st, 2025, everything changed.

With Earth’s induction into the grandiose Universal Game, a mysterious system descended into the minds of thousands, drafting them into the unforgiving, mind-breaking, and death-riddled Tutorial Levels. In legions of one thousand, these new Players fought side-by-side through the treacherous tutorial, hopeful to return to Earth.

Families waited anxiously for their loved ones to return. And then, miraculously, the Players returned with harrowing news of the dangers that approached Earth.

All except for one player—one player who did not return.

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Release Schedule:

Daily Chapters
Mon-Fri: ~1.5-2.5k words/chapter
Sat-Sun: none <<less

In a world where the lines between hunter and hunted blur, Callista navigates the treacherous waters of the Celestial Academy, where supernatural beings and secrets collide. Armed with her trusty blades and a healthy dose of snark, she finds herself entangled in a web of mystery, murder, and a romance that's equal parts sizzling and deadly, and enough twists to make your head spin. ... more>>

With a cast of characters that includes a vampire roommate with a penchant for trashy novels, a Watcher resembling Mr. Darcy who sighs more than breathes, a brooding werewolf with a tragic backstory, and a nymph who may or may not be the world's most adorable third wheel, Callista's journey is a rollercoaster ride of emotions, action, and questionable life choices.

Imagine Hogwarts meets Wednesday Addams on a bender in Buffy's world, with an R-rated twist so dark it'd make your grandma clutch her pearls (don't ask). Are vampires the real villains, or is the Queen of the Damned playing a deeper game? World domination? Uncovering her true identity might be the key to stopping the apocalypse... like, yesterday. <<less

The Slayer and The Vixen. The world's greatest monster hunter and bounty hunter, respectively. Through their combined efforts, the world has been able to enjoy an era of peace for nearly a decade since the end of The Drazah War. But when their identities and the source of their power is revealed, all of their admiration turns to terror and they're deplored as the worst Fiends alive. Wanting nothing more than to service the world they feel responsible for, the pair must find new ways to help those who fear them. These Fiends are For Hire.... more>>

Fiends For Hire is a Modern Fantasy that is a blend of Action and Slice-of-Life with Anti-Hero leads. The series is currently over 3,500 pages long.

What to expect:

-A lot of Slice-of-Life. This series could be also be known as 'The Daily Lives of Anti-Heroes.' There is still a lot of Action, Comedy, World-Building, and Conflict, but Slice-of-Life is the main focus.

-A slow burn main plot. Not every chapter may seem like it's building towards the ultimate end, and some are just for fun. But virtually every chapter has new lore, world-building, character development, and/or subtle clues hinting at the mysteries of the series.

-Overpowered and Eccentric Characters with a lot of unique abilities. As the series progresses, OP vs OP fights and conflict become more common.

-Some very wholesome and some very dark moments. They are Anti-Heroes after all, so you get the good and the bad.

This series is NOT:
-Progression Fantasy -LitRPG -Cultivation -Isekai -Harem

New Volume 3 Chapter(s) every week. Volumes 1 and 2 complete!

Art by Fulminaire <<less

Another soul, killed too young, is consigned to reincarnation on a world that doesn't count. But this one is too trope-aware to take the deal and become the chosen one in the upcoming battle against the Demon Lord. No, thanks. I am not your protagonist. I can make my own story, without the help of the gods, and without the help of your system. And, if I can remember how, I'll write my life better than that lame old script the gods keep pushing!... more>>

Follow the tale of Ravenna the alflin, as she definitely doesn't save the world just because it's the destiny of all less-than-mature souls. <<less

Furukawa Sairyoku died after being hit by a truck. Fortunately, he got a second chance in life as he was transmigrated in modern Japan.... more>>

However, he transmigrated right directly in the middle of the road at night, where a truck was speeding right at him!

When he was about to curse his bad luck of being about to be isekai’d twice by Truck-kun, a beautiful girl with sakura pink hair blocked the impact for him and saved him from the truck accident!

She was none other than Tsukuyomi Tsukasa, the Waifu from Tonikawa: Over The Moon For You!

Infatuated by Tsukasa, Furukawa Sairyoku confessed his love for her despite his injuries.

In response, Tsukasa replied, “I’ll only go out with you if you marry me.”

***

After that incident, it has been two years since Furukawa Sairyoku last met her.

At that time, he awakened the Dimension Sign-In System where he could sign-in every month and obtain items and abilities from other dimensions.

However, on a fateful night, he not only met Tsukasa again, but also heard a notification sound in his mind!

-Ding!

[You have been invited to join the Dimension Chat Group!]

-Ding!

[Secretly Rich Otaku has joined the chat group!] (Furukawa Sairyoku)

[Fourteen Years Old Pushover has joined the chat group!] (Suzuki Iruma)

[One-Eyed Siscon has joined the chat group!] (Otasaka Yuu)

[Car Company Subaru has joined the chat group!] (Natsuki Subaru)

[Powerful Stone Bearer has joined the chat group!] (Lin Dong)

[Apocalypse Regressor In China has joined the chat group!] (Zhuo Tiancheng)

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Discord server: https://discord.gg/HrqzT6tQvn
Patreon: patreon.com/SchadenFriday <<less

Maddie can see ghosts and for that she is sent to a mental institution. Maddie Johnson is sent to a mental institution because she talks to people who aren’t there. She insists that they’re ghosts. Just as she thinks she’s convinced the doctors that she is fine now, a dark-haired ghost with dreamy brown eyes rushes in and ruins everything. ... more>>

She is sent to a halfway house that helps people with mental illness assimilate back into society. But then she hurts someone using magic she didn’t know she possessed. Now she has a new problem. She will have to learn to control her magic.

She discovers that the town has secrets of its own and there are people going missing. How far are people willing to go to destroy what they are afraid of? Maddie and her handsome spirit might just find out first-hand.

© 2024 Susan McKenzie. All rights reserved. <<less

Eli Grayson knew there was no such thing as magic. He knew there were no other worlds filled with magical races beyond his imagining. He knew he was a regular guy, just trying to recover from a brutally difficult breakup.... more>>

That is, until he foiled an assassination attempt on an elven princess who showed him exactly how wrong he was. He's thrust headfirst into a hidden world of potent magic and sinister plots only to discover he has powers of his own. Together with his team of magical ladies he unravels the mystery behind who ordered the assassination attempt in the first place, only to discover just how deep the rabbit hole goes.

Authors Note: New Chapters M/W/F until Book 3 is done! <<less

James Brooks is an average high schooler in New Atlantis, a city teeming with superhumans. Despite his dad being an ex-hero and his sister Ren a genius scientist, James often feels overlooked, seeking refuge as a top battle mage in "Endless Fantasy II," an online game.... more>>

His life takes an unexpected turn when he walks away unharmed from a superhuman fight. James discovers he can morph into his game character, but with a catch: his avatar is a female demoness.

The setting is an alternate 2013 shaped by a Cold War experiment gone wrong, granting a fraction of people superpowers. However, this story isn't about superheroes; it's a blend of Mystical and Urban Fantasy, focusing on magical and mysterious elements that stay hidden from most of the world.

Anyways, as I'm not a native English speaker and this will be an experiment on my part, I will rely on AI as an editor & proofreader. If this doesn't bother you, then feel free to stay. Also, keep in mind this is my first attempt at writing something, so the way I write might change as I experiment with different styles.

If you want to give some feedback, ask for spoilers or just talk about some stuff, feel free to join the discord:
https://discord.gg/DKMDbtZYus <<less

I'll be publishing on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I'll be back with 3-times a 3-times-a-week for Book 2. (Available on Royal Road and Scribblehub)... more>>

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1897, as the world teeters on the edge of war, Völundr, Ambassador of the Society of Nations, gathers a diverse cast of individuals with extraordinary abilities. Steve, a devoted single father, and Alice, his mischievous daughter, will join Völundr as they must confront their haunted pasts. Some of the members seek redemption and vengeance, while others yearn for a place to belong. Cursed and desperate for answers, they agree to assist Völundr in exchange for his teachings on Thaumaturgy.

Their first mission takes them to the Unseen City, under the threat of a devastating terrorist attack. Amidst the chaos, the most powerful Thaumaturgist the world has ever seen, Miss Xana, have other plans for the city. She will stop at nothing until those who wronged her face the consequences they deserve.

Prepare yourself for a thrilling alternate historical fantasy set in the late 1890s, a time of political intrigue where magic clashes with science, where kaijus roam the earth, and where awe-inspiring battles hangs in the balance. The fate of the world rests on the shoulders of this unlikely group of heroes as they battle against forces both seen and unseen.

What to expect?

- A time when technology is gradually turning from Steampunk to Dieselpunk.
- Political intrigues.
- Alternate historical drama + Fantasy.
- Multiple lead characters.
- Magic meets Science.
- Shonen anime-style fights.
- Kaijus and destruction.
- Lots of waifus and husbandos 
- It may contain some mild Fantasy Violence, but nothing too graphic. (Check out my Patreon for an Uncensored version)
- Inspiration ranges from: the Fate series, to Full Metal Alchemist, to Harry Potter, from Isekai anime to the Mistborn saga, and Kaiju cinema to George R. R. Martin shenanigans. <<less

*Contains smut, beware.... more>>

Ken, the Undefeated Mage, takes on the mission to break past the world's limits for its denizens. He fails, again and again until deciding to take a leap of faith and stages a suicide.

Many years pass, and The Undefeated Mage becomes a title few remember, until one day, the revival plan he left for himself takes effect. The new Ken is a changed man, with a vision that outstrips the boundaries of the realm. He embarks on a new path of power, his heart set in stone.

But the heroines have a say in it, as it involves Ken breeding them to the best of his capability; which means Ken's journey to the top of the world this time shall be filled with brutal seggs. <<less

I was invited to Inkitt/Galatea.
I will be discontinuing the series here and continuing it on Inkitt.
https://www.inkitt.com/stories/romance/1212820/chapters/1... more>>

A dark romance series with an injection of giants, demons, legend and lore. A radicalized re-telling of the purged stories from the biblical hinterlands that echo forward to haunt Earth in 2023 AD. An echo, that may compel a return to the past.

Deep Dive:
The ancient plains. A unique crack in space and time cracked forth a charismatic "man" so amplified in hunger and stature, that the Great Scribes purged his evils from the Great Books. But this would be in vain. Because, centuries later, he would resurface; convincingly normal.

To violently intersect with a modern woman.

Stories of antiquity and stories of modernity interlace as he begins devouring her world. But, these horrors provide vital clues to his erased story --

-- a story that travels down the threads of many lives, leaping across epochs, generations, continents - *and* timelines to horseshoe with the Great Books.

A story she must demystify, in her bid to slay him. But before she can, she must romance him first.

Lest he lustily eat her, too.

But, he *is* charismatic. And not a man; not entirely.

...and he may have greater designs at play.
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Author Note:
All art is mine!
Let's graduate from vampires to.. hungry epochal demons -- with complex story canons. This perilous overlap can create rich grounds for supernatural horror, biblical mythos and even dark romance.

https://www.inkitt.com/stories/romance/1212820/chapters/1 <<less

[Become the Top Idol, and the Creator shall grant your deepest desire.]... more>>

Lenny Park, a 24-year-old debt-ridden failure and societal outcast receives an invite link from an unknown sender and becomes a 'Pointer' in the elite world of Top Idol — where beauty, talents, might, and fortune can simply be bought with viral points.

But, to earn viral points and secure his status as an esteemed pointer, he must complete heinous daily tasks, acquire fame & influence, and also battle against other pointers with the risks of either total disqualification... or death.

In this game of fame, Hollywood and entertainment are his footstools. From writing bestsellers to making chart-topping music that are awarded Grammys left and right, to winning Oscars for my phenomenal acting, and directing blockbuster movies. The sky is just the starting point.

...

Immense power. Godly might. Infinite riches and wealth. Knowledge of the universe's secrets. Eternal life. Resurrection of a lost loved one. Which desire stirs deep within your soul? What price are you willing to pay? What lines are you willing to cross?

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Hi, it's MrLollip0p/Inevitable here, thanks for reading the synopsis. Been in the writing game for over 3 years now, but this is the first work I've spent time preparing and creating for over a year to give you an amazing experience. Just try the first 3 chapters okay? I'm sure I can sell you in on this unique concept if you can just give me a chance. <<less

After sleeping for seven days, Zoe Carter would find herself constantly changing, a transformation that was difficult to explain scientifically.... more>>

The continuously evolving body, incredible abilities, and divine secrets... the things she pursued

In the past were now just floating clouds. Everything, including money and career, had lost its meaning.

Richest person alive? World-renown individual? Becoming the symbol of faith?

The existence of myths in fantasy did not seem far away.

Expect:
1. OP Protagonist later on.
2. Daily Updates
3. No nsfw themes included <<less

What happens when myths become our reality? For Saxon, it means a lot more mysteries he needs to solve.... more>>

From gods like Hermes to scientific theories like Schrödinger's cat to legends of human history like King Leonidas to cryptids like Bigfoot, anything can become a myth. It is avatars who bring those myths into reality. In exchange, they are granted powers based on their interpretation of the mythos they embody.

Saxon is one such avatar, but that's not all he is. Saxon's a detective too, and despite his passion for wild theories, and willingness to bend the law a li̶t̶t̶l̶e̶ lot to test them, he's pretty good at what he does.

So when avatars start exhibiting unnatural behavior, Saxon may be the only person who can figure out what or who is the cause.

Welcome to Fable, a city of myth and mystery. <<less

A jaded barista, strapped for cash, gets more than what she bargained for when she lands a beta-testing gig for a virtual reality game.... more>>

Unaware of the trouble brewing in its shady underbelly, she welcomes the blurred lines between real and fake as she gets lost in the bright world of opportunity that they call “her life but better.”

But, when curiosity kills the cat, she finds herself caught in the weeds of the game’s hidden agenda.

Going up against the powers that be, Ista Barry is determined to find her way out of the Byte with her conscience intact. Even if that means she has to recalibrate her moral compass a few times along the way. <<less

"He who fights with harem tropes should see to it that he himself does not become a harem protagonist. And if you gaze for long into a narrative, the narrative gazes also into you." ~ Friedrich Nietzsche (...probably?)... more>>

How would you react if one day you found yourself in an environment running on tropes and clichés?

For allegedly average high-schooler Leonard Dunning, this rhetorical question became uncomfortably real on the day he woke up on a strangely pristine island country in the middle of the Atlantic. Without memories, surrounded by characterless placeholders, and with a classic harem protagonist and his various love interests for friends, he tries his best to fit in and figure out what's going on.

That would be difficult enough already, yet his investigation into the rules governing the world, sabotaging the harem tropes, and his odd blend of outside-context knowledge, unique abilities, and a penchant for causing trouble wherever he goes, ends up drawing the attention of the world's nebulous narrative...

Disclaimer: This is a tongue-in-cheek, slice of life romantic comedy, with occasional sprinkles of combat and mystery to spice things up. Please do not expect a straight up deconstruction beyond some in-universe meta-commentary by the characters. <<less

City of Roses is a serialized epic firmly set in Portland, Oregon—a wicked concoction of urban pastoral and incantatory fantastic, where sinister high-rise riverfront condos... more>> are fought by a sprawling tea-house constructed from scrap lumber and old windows, and ancient sea-gods retire to close-in Southeast apartments with lovely views. It's the story of Jo Maguire, a highly strung, underemployed telemarketer, and what happens when she meets Ysabel, a princess of unspecified pedigree. Jo rather unexpectedly becomes Ysabel's guardian and caretaker, and now must make a place for herself among Ysabel's decidedly unusual family and friends—which involves rather more sword-play than most of us are used to. <<less

Update Schedule: ... more>>

Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday on WN, SH, MSB, and RR.

As for the Patrons, almost Daily updates with guaranteed 25 new Chapters each month.

Discord: https://discord.gg/t2gPEt3

Synopsis:

Keith, a vieux riche, spoiled and cherished, heir to the Demiliore Consortium, lives his life at large. Power, Wealth, Fame; He has it all.

But is it all just a dream?

With a set of memories, the knowledge of the future, in a play orchestrated by Destiny, knowing well that he is born to be a Villain, will he prevail? Or is he going to fall at the hands of the Child of Destiny just like he did in the nightmare that haunts him?

Author's Note:

Yes, the story is heavily influenced by Urban-Fantasy Chinese Novels. Don't read if you have a problem with those types of plots. 'Cliche' plot elements are bound to appear, so if you easily get triggered by such things, keep away. And I would advise you to not even start the story if you are an ardent believer of 'Good shall prevail over the Evil'. Keep away! MC here is a Villain! But yes, he is not someone deprived of emotions, even though he is a Scum. So, do not expect an outright Evil MC either.

I don't write Netorare. Don't worry about it!

Warnings:

> Incest
> Dark Elements
> Sexual Content
> Traumatising Content
> Gore
> Manipulative MC
> Sexual Abuse
> Parallel World (Almost a New World)
> Fantasy Elements (Full-fledged Fantasy later)
> System
> Slavery <<less

Wrath. Greed. Sloth. Hubris. Envy. Gluttony. And Lust.
Hell's an interesting place, filled with interesting people.... more>>

It's been a couple of months since the incident at the Brimstone Institute of Demonics, where a dreaded Devil held the school's populace hostage and forced one of its staff to fight him, one-on-one. Though much time has passed since Cobalt Trayer ripped Diate's head clean from his shoulders, he remains haunted by the sanguine memories of that day, and finds himself struggling more and more with the infernal pain deep in his stomach.

As stress begins to pile up, between his students' upcoming final exams and his own personal struggles, Cobalt finds himself suddenly becoming the victim of his own reputation as he is sought out and tracked down by forces unseen.

The afflictions of an Incubus carry many ramifications, and he will be judged for them. <<less

We're all told to find our passion in life, figure out what we are good at, and pursue it. In Akagi's case, it turns out her passion was assassination, not something a normal girl gets involved in right? Trapped in Free World Online for four years and forced to fight for her very life, her name became one that struck fear and terror in the hearts of Players and NPCs alike. But when the game was over and it was time to go home, what would happen to the terrifying assassin known as "the Red Hand?"... more>>

Special thanks to Daikael for help with the original editing.

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This series is only on SH! If you see it somewhere else, that's an issue.

My goal is to publish on Saturday and Sunday one chapter each day. (Sometimes an extra chapter may be released on Wednesday!)

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ko-fi.com/panthers426 <<less