There Exists No Human Without Sin... more>>

God will judge all beings justly. They will serve out their sentence or die in service of absolute beings.

A ruined young man will have brave the treacherous journey of awakening and unknot a past he desperately wants to hide.

Given a mysterious second lease on life, he will have to pay for his sins.

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Prologue will be finished updating as soon as possible. Starting from the first arc, chapters will be updated every 2-3 days. <<less

Tensions grow in the overcrowded city of Yartha as it enters a blistering summer and a second year of severe drought. As the season reaches its zenith, scholar Byron Levant forgoes a life of privilege to devote himself to a long-forgotten religious sect, and in his mystical pursuits stumbles across a way to bring rain back to the land. ... more>>

Swept up in the whirlwind of his reckless ambition are Syatt and Pox, lowborn thieves and petty criminals from Tabby Square, and Alma Bryde, a former soldier of the Yarthanguard with a mysterious past and a penchant for drink. As a grim shadow of violence looms over the city, citizens both lowborn and highborn whisper of blessings from the gods, the return of magic, and a dark prophecy that threatens them all. <<less

There are many people who hide behind their masks and hide their true selves, we all have done it in the past. Whether it be to make people see the more “appealing” or “professional” side of you or just to fit in a place where you can belong. Although these masks are not bad short term and are in fact quite useful in certain cases, the longer one wears such a mask the more they lose their personality, their true selves, their color. A world full of such masks would be monochromatic, boring, and hollow, in such a world of masks, would it be a crime if one was to remove their masks bring such... more>> color and what would it take for such an individuals to remove their mask and show their color and how hard will the world strike at such individuals for showing their color, what kind of story it will be, I wonder.

This is a story about 4 individuals who once didn’t show their true colors and hide inside such hideous masks, chose to show their true selves, eat the apple, and bring their color to the world. Someone who fell into a fantastical world of boredom that just wanted to go home, only to find that this might be the home they were looking for. Someone who was a noble who believed that their family built walls so that their citizens would be safe, only to find that such walls were to imprison them and swore to break such walls. Someone who cruises through life in a haze because it was the best life they could have, only to find a life where they can be free and happy even if such happiness appears strange to others. And someone who was born to be a soldier and to live to fight for the people they serve, only to find that they can live to enjoy this life and find love.

Let’s see if these individuals, no these yet to be companions find there colors and keep them from people who don’t want such beautiful colors to be in this world and see if they change the World or the World change them <<less

Two nobles, destined to marry yet torn apart by tragedies, shall face each other again as enemies.... more>>

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Hua Xiuying made a terrible mistake. Desperate to save Jin Ge, her dying betrothed, Xiuying pleaded with an enemy to save him. But everything went wrong when the enemy decided to take Jin Ge with him. After learning what she had done, Jin Ge swears to make her pay.

Three years later, Xiuying is living under a new identity, determined to destroy the monster she created. But what happens when another monster is born along the way? <<less

Xitong is an average man with an average life until he dies surprise i know but anyway he finds himself in front of a wheel.
what happens next is shocking!(get it?)... more>>

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what to expect
1.terrible writing(newbie)
2.terrible names(creative i know)
3.terrible upload schedule
and lastly no readers! <<less

*Book 2 of the Protector of the Enchanted Series ... more>>

Having broken the curse, Astri had thought she'd have less to worry about. But with her people hating her sort of boyfriend and an evil witch out to start a war, she has even more to worry about. With one spell broken another takes its place

And this one might not be so easily undone. <<less

He's a demon, he should stay away from him...
But what is this feeling that eats him inside with every one of those glances?
When... more>> their eyes meet, the moon turns purple.
This can mean only one thing: The Demonic Egg is alive...
Two unlikely allies with hazy pasts will have to travel east and destroy the dark spawn before it hatches, putting a stop to the dangerous Raven Rites. But as the past clears up before them and their stories tangles up together, will they still be willing to destroy the egg? <<less

Hello! This is just a small pet project of mine, unlike the rest of my main novels, this is something entirely new and unrelated to them. These are going to be compilations of stories from different nations set in the world of Kaiserreich which is a Hearts of Iron 4 mod. It is something I play a lot and I always wanted to write some short interconnected stories about it using some of the games I have had with it hehehe. Although I will take some creative liberties and tweak the setting to match my own imagination a bit, I do hope you forgive that. ... more>>

Now, am I affiliated with the modding team? Absolutely not. I am just a fan who wants to create short stories, I hope you like them! <<less

In an unnamed country, twenty years after a violent revolution, Carl has carved out a comfortable, low-key life for himself as a servant of the new regime. Then trouble creeps in. He's falling for his pretty young protege—who's off limits for more reasons than one. His boss is making some dangerous assumptions about his personal life. And an encounter with a strange political dissident is threatening to reveal the secret Carl has kept for his entire career.... more>>

This story contains sensitive content. Please read the note at the end of the first chapter. <<less

Trapped and Isolated, the Empire of Tern has thrived for five thousand years in seclusion. Stuck within the boundary of an impenetrable swirling wall of... more>> dust and rock, they were forced to live on the continent of Ten unaware of what happened outside, even still, they thrived.
However, with the disappearance of the divine emperor - A god called 'Order' - his four unorganised and unwilling brothers are left to keep the empire in check. As the empire starts to crumble without rule, chaos begins to take root. Unsettling forces emerge, and the central power of the divine grows weaker.
While normal life was allowed to continue, dwindling resources force dissent to grow and rot to begin spreading, within both the people and place.
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Please do give it a read.
If you like it, please let me know. And if you don't, please do tell me what you didn't like about it!
Thanks! <<less

Five Paths in Kyoto
Setting: Kyoto, Japan... more>>

Characters:

Hana: A hardworking young woman on the cusp of adulthood, facing important exams. Kenji: A supportive friend of Hana's with a passion for music. Daichi: A serious and studious classmate of Hana's. Akari: A free-spirited artist and classmate. Satoshi: A kind and observant tea shop owner Hana frequents.
Plot:

Five young people, all on the cusp of adulthood, find their lives intertwined in the vibrant city of Kyoto. Hana, determined to succeed in her exams, seeks solace and inspiration in the city's ancient temples and serene gardens. Kenji, her loyal friend, grapples with balancing academic expectations with his passion for music. Daichi, a driven classmate, strives for excellence but struggles with the pressure to conform. Akari, a free spirit with a talent for art, clashes with tradition yet finds beauty in the city's hidden corners. Satoshi, the wise owner of a local tea shop, offers a calming presence and sage advice to each of them.

As they navigate the challenges of school, friendships, and self-discovery, their paths converge and diverge throughout the story. They face academic pressures, explore personal interests, and discover the beauty and history of Kyoto together. Through laughter, tears, and shared experiences, they learn valuable lessons about friendship, perseverance, and finding their own unique paths in life.

Themes:

Coming-of-age: The story explores the experiences of young adults as they navigate the transition from childhood to adulthood, facing challenges, making choices, and discovering who they want to be. Importance of community: The characters find support and encouragement from their friends, mentors, and the city itself.
Finding beauty in tradition: The setting of Kyoto plays a significant role, showcasing the city's rich history and cultural significance. Each character interacts with these elements in their own way, finding inspiration and meaning in the city's traditions. <<less

"Where am I? Who am I?" A young girl has been trapped in this empty world for as long as she can remember. Unable to... more>> leave the boundaries of the world, she tries her best to make the most of what she's been given. One day, while exploring an abandoned, she comes across a strange mirror and decides to touch it. Little does she know, touching the mirror kick starts various events around her, uncovering a sinister plot in the process. <<less

He's a regrettably barbarous, pureblood, Slytherin heir; 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, unavailable, and that's the way he'd prefer it to remain. ... more>>

Draco Malfoy has much more important, particularly insidious business to attend to, rather than waste time worrying about altering the course of an already pre-determined marriage. No sense in lingering on an emotional connection with any witch deemed fit for the deplorable role, when one has a serpent's fangs buried deep in their skin, releasing venom at an alarming rate...

Unfortunately for him (and for her), Madeleine Desrosiers cannot be reasoned with, and she has her golden eyes locked squarely on one wizard only.

This hazardous enchantress is a terrifically stubborn French Beauxbatons transfer student with little knowledge about Hogwarts, a terribly inconvenient Parisian dialect, and a knack for touching things that definitely do 𝗻𝗼𝘁 belong to her.

Finding herself drawn to him despite his inhospitable charm, Madeleine shall ultimately become the grand architect of her own personal prison.

Sudden and involuntary bequeathment to the Malfoy family shield was definitely not the game plan. She is inevitably drawn deeper into a world darker than she'd ever imagined, and in order to navigate the shadows of her new apocalyptic life, she must discover the gift of 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲.

☙ Book Two: Obliviation ❧
☙ Book Three: Aftermath ❧
☙ Book Four: Supremacy ❧ <<less

Chronicles of Arla follows the magical world of Arla where the forests sing, caves speak, and four kingdoms ruled by Ascended Incarnates—beings blessed with the power of the Arlan Gods—dominate and clash for power.... more>>

Set in the aftermath of The Hallow War, the deadliest magical war in Arlan history, the Chronicles of Arla tells the interconnecting stories of magical and non magical Arlans who are still reeling from their losses, and desperately trying to pick up the pieces of a once glorious land from the ashes; the stories of murderous, cunning Ascended Incarnates and the nightmares that seek to destroy them; the story of a forbidden love triangle that finds a cursed prince and a banished king warring for a beloved Queen; the story of a bisexual royal who must choose either the woman she is falling for or the cause she was born in; and the story of how two rebellious political factions rise in power, desperate for revenge, with the help of The Unseen—an immemorial shapeless, faceless being, with its own secrets, agenda, and hidden army. <<less

Jessie is a 22 year-old living in the ground floor of his landlord's home with his dog, struggling to get by as a college student... more>> with a decent enough salary. He keeps having these strange dreams involving a raven-haired girl whom he's sure he's never seen before, until a fateful encounter with said girl leads him into a world he believed only existed in myths... <<less

It was dreamt that a world under the protection of the Blossoms - magical girls blessed by light and tasked with great purpose - would be a world that knows only peace, where sorrow was no more than a distant memory. They truly believed that, thousands of years ago. But as long as there is darkness, there shall be Blossoms to face it; or could it be that as long as there are Blossoms, darkness will rise again and again?... more>>

Such questions do not yet trouble the innocent minds of the initiates of the year of 1878, concerned instead with completing their training to join the ranks of the Blossoms safeguarding the world. These girls, weaned on stories of magic and wonder, long to walk the hallowed paths of their predecessors. Calamity, however, cares little for the petty plans and hopes of humanity.

In the wake of tragedy, they are left with no alternative but to bloom from mere buds to Blossoms forced to bear the weight of the world on their backs. With their training so abruptly interrupted and left to fend for themselves, untested as they are, they shall have no choice but to find their own way in a changed world, with no one to take their hand and teach them how to be heroines that will be so desperately needed.

If such a thing could ever even be taught in the first place, that is. <<less

In 5th century BC Athens, a group of individuals who, in one way or another, suffer from societal oppression find themselves embroiled amidst the war... more>> against Persia. Simultaneously, a mysterious spirit grants them what every mortal has desired at least once in their lives: immortality.
Zenodulos, a young slave yearning for freedom, is the protagonist of our story. Through his eyes, he will witness the world passing through more years than any mortal has ever lived. His destiny forever intertwined with that of his former master, Demosthenes. <<less

Amdas lost the war long ago. Almost everyone has been pushed into the cities... For thousands of years, the people have struggled under The King,... more>> his oppressive power only second to his abject cruelty.
Most rebellious spirits have been snuffed out and for Willow, rebellion is far more terrifying in its consequences than anything else.
But when she discovers the secrets of her family, Willow finds herself forced into a new world of danger, directly aposing the King himself and going against every self-preservation instinct she has, something the King has spent generations ingraining in his subjects.
Willow now thrust into a life she never imagined for herself must go against everything she has ever known, fighting both her upbringing and the destiny foisted upon her.
Please note: I am Australian and this series is written in Australian English.
Also available at royalroad.com <<less

Aiva had long lived within a routine, one which was never broken. Any solice or adventure she found was between the pages of her books.... more>> It is through the decisions of her parents, who have kept her secluded, protected, her entire life, that brings about the earth shattering changes of her life. From loosing her childhood bestfriend and homeschool teacher in one afternoon, to discovering the secret's that her family kept from her. Now she must learn how to navigate both the mundane day to day world of school in the guise of a normal girl, and train to uphold these familial traditions of hunting anything non-human, along with developing her new powers. <<less

When Ezo’s village is lost, he leaves heartbroken but determined to make a difference in the world. Ezo has a rare magical talent but lacks a formal education. His uncle taught him the elements of magic, but not how to deal with people that are suspicious of those with power. ... more>>

Kammon is one of the War-Sworn, a magic-user who dedicates his gifts to protecting his country. When he comes home from the battle, he leaves the military and his rank behind. Unable to find peace with the people he had once served, Kammon searches Distria for a way to atone for his deeds.

Their paths interconnect in ways that Ezo doesn’t understand and Kammon doesn’t trust. Can they find a way to achieve their goals in a world that fears accepting help? Or will the darker forces in the world succeed in burying their dreams? <<less

A morally conflicted hitman in a dystopian alien city struggles to care for his innocent young daughter while carrying out brutal murders for a crime... more>> syndicate, grappling with loss, corruption, and the clash between his dark profession and role as a single father. <<less

Kaleth has worked as an agent of Luxarx for years. What the average person might see as an exciting, dangerous job has become the routine, and the only thing that fazes Kaleth now is that his habit of wearing suits everywhere is somehow still a thing his teammates tease him over.
But that's all about to change.... more>>

An encounter with one unexpectedly peaceful (and cute) terrorist soldier brings everything he thought he knew into question. If not all Umbra are dangerous criminals, what else does Luxarx get wrong?

As he investigates, Kaleth stumbles onto a conspiracy that doesn't just concern the agency, but also his government, and the whole world. There are monsters hiding in plain sight, secretly in charge of everything since the very beginning - the long-forgotten dragon-gods with supernatural abilities. And they are definitely not as mythological as everyone thought.

Now branded traitors, can Kaleth and his team fight back against the government they once served, and stop a world war before it can start?

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[word count: ≈ 90 000 words]

• Book 1 - The Return of the Gods
• Book 2 - The Return to Irithara
• Book 3 - The Return of the Lifebringer
• Book 4 - The Aperios <<less

Ever since the beginning of time, the great veil has existed to separate the Enchanted Races and Humanity, ensuring neither would know the other existed.... more>>

However, for unknown reasons, this bulwark that had protected both sides from the other, has lifted.

War almost immediately erupted, and with it, each side fighting to not be extinguished from the annals of history.

As such, the former general and princess turned sellsword Thalia Nichole Marsona continues to seek a solution to end the war, even if she her nation no longer recognizes her. With her, a artificer of magical proportions turned black market arms dealer running from the lands of the Enchanted Races, named Mahal Alka, must find his place in a new world, hoping his new found protector doesn't end up killing him for a hefty bounty.

Updates every Saturday Afternoon! <<less

Having been born on the streets of Tokyo, Cuervo quickly grew up scrounging the underground in order to live. she used her knowledge and strength to the best of her abilities in order to survive. however after one bad day she was pushed into wanting more than to just live. however that will prove difficult with her frowned upon quirk.... more>>

follow along as a raven headed girl makes her way through the world of heros,villains and everyday people.

(very slow updates, viewer beware) <<less

When Rylla was on the brink of death, she accepted a gods help without thinking of the consequences. Only when she is forced to kill her parents, she realises the god requires killings to keep him happy.
When, Koragon, her kingdom, is suddenly attacked and it's people enslaved, she needs to choose which side to fight and how much she wants to rely on her god.... more>>

****This will also include short stories of the characters prior to the story to get to know them and their complex background.**** <<less