What does it mean to be noble? To be a Noble?... more>>

When deadliest assassin from the underworld kidnaps a naive and tsundere noble girl as part of just another contract, they both start to learn about each other start and question their paths in life that brought them together. Perhaps a different ending than either ever envisioned becomes possible through that understanding.

Disclaimers:
- Short story. Story ends after a climax event. Character focused. Lore-light.
- For this short story, immersion is driven by the characters. The setting and world are only fleshed out to the extent needed by the characters. That said, I will fix any inconsistencies as I become aware of them, and the same goes for grammar and typos.
- The narration is technically in third person, or close third, but the script is mostly the characters self narrating or dialogue with some inner thoughts written in italics.
- Content warnings: This story has some R18 content (<5k words), lots of Strong Language, and a very small amount of Gore. <<less

Who is the true villain in this story?... more>>

Luca Moreno has always been the good guy, forever doing what he can to make sure that justice is not only served, but done so fairly. Which is why he went into law enforcement. However, one day he's assigned to his biggest case yet and he's plunged undercover into the world of the Brooks family and the criminal empire they lead. With his close friend and co-worker Adiv, he plans to destroy the mafia from the inside out, thereby putting an end to the corruption and terror it incites.

Then he meets Raven, niece of the Don, and she changes everything -- his role within the organization, his feelings, his goals, his morals, and ultimately, who he is entirely.

And like the waves of the ocean insidiously erode the shore, something of innocence becomes something else entirely. <<less

Evelyn just graduated college, but she has no idea what she's doing in life. She's a complete mess in social situations, and she's having a hard time coming out as a lesbian, let alone actually talking to women.... more>>

Grace knows she's a lesbian, but she also knows her religious family wouldn't accept her. She stays in the closet, not wanting to hurt her relationship with her family, but she's starting to wonder if that's the right thing to do.

Evelyn and Grace absolutely hate each other when they meet, but when their mutual friends keep bringing them together, that might start to change.

There are no Aliens is a 16k word lesbian romance, and unfortunately, contains no aliens. <<less

Chloe and Irene are childhood best friends and they're about to go on a tropical vacation together to celebrate graduating college.... more>>

Chloe loves and misses her best friend, and she hopes they can rebuild the friendship they had before they went to different colleges.

Irene is in love with her best friend, but she can't seem to get her to understand that.

Can they both find what they're looking for?

Label Me Lovesick is a 13k word lesbian romance. <<less

Superpowers have appeared, spreading faster than the world can handle. As politics and society violently adjust around them, a prickly observer develops their own power - a potent but destructive one.... more>>

Cover art drawn by frenzyarts. General content warning. <<less

Six students attending Pleasant Hill University receive mysterious invitations to the Sigma Epsilon Xi house. Under the impression they are going for some kind of... more>> initiation, Tina, Brice, Rachel, Alex, Kayla and Duncan find themselves swept up in a game that defies possibility. Worse or maybe best, the more they play the more they change. Will they make it out as themselves or will they fall victim to the game’s allure? Either way, it’s a Total Game Changer. <<less

The year is 1393, in The Year of the Three Sisters. In the heart of the Sea of Tyrants, the three northern island nations of Eriu, Dannebrog, and Angevin are settled in a rare time of uneasy peace. But adventure never stops. Especially not for one party of two:
Jacq the Barbarian of Rüzgâr, a bawdy brawler and a feisty fighter.
... more>> Seetha the Sword Dancer of Isyr, a sagacious swashbuckler and a refined rogue.
On the Isle of Angevin, their quest to stop an underground crime ring suddenly takes them on a dive for long lost treasure. But old and new rivals stand in the way of glory and riches—not to mention the fact that neither of them are wearing underwear for this peril. Will these scrappy, intrepid heroines be forgotten to the doom of obscurity, or will their saga rise above the noise and be spoken of by the bards for all eternity?

Disclaimer: Story contains scenes, themes, and archetypes that may be considered offensive to modern standards. The author is not responsible for mental damages done to any offended reader(s). Upon discovery that any emotional or mental damage has occurred, the closest social worker will be notified within 90 days.

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, events, or locale is entirely coincidental.
All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2024 by REALares12

Cover art by Trebuxet <<less

As an all-day breakfast joint, Sunny's Diner tends to go through a whole lot of eggs on a daily basis. Even so, it's still pretty... more>> rare to see one of them hatch right there in the restaurant. So rare in fact, sometimes they might just need a little help cracking that shell open. <<less

The cute and fluffy love story between a mischievous little dove and a tsundere lion. ... more>>

Lots of hot sex (later chapters) in human form (everyone's a shapeshifter) <<less

Stephanie opened up the dented package with caution, not knowing who or where it came from, but it was addressed to her. As she unraveled the over tapped bubble wrap in her hands, Stephanie revealed the dingy pocket watch wrapped inside with a note attached to the lid.... more>>

It read: Protect at all cost…

Two years later, Stephanie was a freshman in high school and starting her journey in finding herself in two separate worlds: one on Earth as a simple teenager, and the other as a protector of the pocket watch she received that held its own world. With heightened senses, telepathic abilities, otherworldly weapons, and a pair of outstretched crow wings, Stephanie was on a mission to keep these worlds apart from one another.

When Stephanie’s greatest enemy passes into Earth in search of the watch and the power contained therein to merge the two realities into one, she needs help from her peers. In a constant mindset of prey versus predator, the equally and powerful enemy nears his completion to gaining the watch. Stephanie must determine how far she is willing to go to keep the pocket watch from falling into the enemies hands. Will she risk her friends’ lives in order to save both worlds? <<less

Akane is feeling down after the failed wedding, so Ranma (who is currently figuring things out about herself) offers to take her on a girls... more>> day out. <<less

Swords that can't be sheathed, blood that can't stop pouring, regrets that can't be forgotten.... more>>

This is a collection of non-linear stories set in the universe of Crest of the Strongest Knight featuring characters from Avalyne Academy as well as the villains. While it can be read as a standalone compilation, it is highly recommended to read the parent work for a full understanding of the setting, terminology, and context. <<less

Short story from Notters.
Final edit made on Mar 9, 2024.... more>>

"And bring what headlong shewed
Re-string the dreadsong bow
A pledge on row, a ten ton ringing..." <<less

Being the daughter of a hero is rough. So Alaya runs off to her father's home world in search of adventure and found more than just adventure. Well, less adventure because she is stuck on an island nation with no way to get out without raising too much suspicion.... more>>

Rikka is a regular Japanese university student working part time for money. Her chance encounter with Alaya changes their lives for better or for worse.

Read how these two girls meet, fall in love, and live out their lives. <<less

Samara is a demon who travels through a tear in dimensions to satisfy her curiosity about humans and their world. She is taken with the primitive charm of the human world, and especially enjoys their tasty food. But as she grows closer to her new human companions, demands from the demon realm pressure her to return. Samara must decide if her budding relationships with humans, specifically a Holy Knight named Kivani, are worth abandoning her life in the demon realm.... more>>

Fallon is a human who has spent the years since her sister’s murder preparing for revenge. When she comes of age to join the Holy Knights, it’s the perfect opportunity. She just has to pretend to be a boy and be the best initiate to gain access to her target. Unfortunately, an infuriating boy is always a step ahead in the challenges. As Fallon puts all her training to the test, she learns that the truth may not be what it seems. And the boy who might ruin her chance may actually be able to help her. <<less

Eva Diaz, a marine biology student, has always loved the sea and the orcas that call it home. This makes her summer job a dream... more>> come true for the struggling university student. When an opportunity arises to check out her uncle's current project, a very rare specimen of cetacean, in the top-secret research facility of Ocean Land, she can't resist learning more. Except this specimen is a lot less whale and a lot more creature of myth. Mermaids shouldn't be real yet now it's her job to befriend one. Gripped by uncertainty she must choose whether to be a warden or to heed the call of the orca’s serenade. <<less

This is a collection of short (and sometimes not so short) Operator Records that are smaller stories I want to tell or are otherwise departures from the larger stories I want to tell in the same world as Hare Apparent. It will be marked as complete, but will receive updates whenever I feel something is finished and ready for viewing. The genre of each record may or may not vary wildly.... more>>

Thank you for your attention and Welcome to Rhodes Island. <<less

Swords filled with dreams, hearts filled with emotion, hands filled with resolve.... more>>

This is a collection of non-linear stories set in the universe of Crest of the Strongest Knight featuring both new and returning characters. Less of a standalone compilation, the stories here expand on the threads woven by its parent work. <<less

Living within our world are ‘Origins’, humans with special powers. ... more>>

Throughout the years, their existence had been kept a veiled secret by the ‘Cordiale’, the first and most powerful organisation of Origins to be formed. Using the Origins’ special abilities, the ‘Cordiale’ double-deals in secrets, conspiracies, manipulation, you name it, toppling governments and reshaping the world as they see fit.

But beyond the facade of secrecy lies deeper machinations. A prophecy foretelling the apocalypse had begun to come to fruition, and the Cordiale was at the forefront of stopping it.

‘Iv’ is in a tricky spot. As one of the Cordiale's seven leaders, she now faces the task of preparing for otherworldly armageddon threatening both her people and the rest of humanity, all the while having to deal with rogue Origins and anti-Cordiale groups that threaten the organisation's established world order.

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What to Expect:

A bit amateurish writing. The chapter count is within the 1k-2k range within the first 17 chapters, but picks up to 2k-3k afterwards. I try to improve my writing as I go along, and have a habit of editing narrations in past chapters.

A lot of the whole ‘secret-organisation’ genre in a contemporary setting, with power plays and politics sprinkled within the story between ‘Iv’ and their six other colleagues.

A pretty overpowered main character ‘Iv’, who usually sticks to doing paperwork but still fights from time to time.

Besides that, occasional slice-of-life scenes and character development.

Gore, swearing and action scenes (Action gets better over time I promise).

Various POVs from different casts, with ‘Iv’ and her allies as the main focus. <<less

In a quiet town lives two close girls whose lives will forever be changed.

Feelings that can't be put into words, hands that can't help but join, hearts that can't stop beating in tune.... more>>

This is a collection of non-linear stories set in the universe of Crest of the Strongest Knight featuring both new and returning characters. While it can be read as a standalone compilation, it is recommended to read the parent work for a full understanding of the setting and terminology used. <<less

"I'm not scared of heights. I'm afraid of falling from them."... more>>

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A love-cynical high school athlete and a helpful, ailed high school senior work together, maintaining a dating platform to escape family and forget time, but distraction isn't the only thing that awaits them.

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When sixteen-year-old love cynical Natalie Greene takes a job with a dating company, it's not because she wants the job. Rather, she wants to escape from her new reality. What's more, Natalie knows the recruiter, a lively acquaintance from school.

The acquaintance, Winn Elsher, a boy of seventeen with bright eyes, a sunny smile... and cancer. Even though his time here is short, Winn acts like his world is right as rain, keeping his illness under wraps. But he may not be able to hide behind over helpfulness forever.

Natalie wants a distraction. Winn wants to help. Tangled in the dating company's regular recruiting procedure, they are destined to spend more hours together. And before they know it, feelings spark. But Natalie doesn't believe in love, and Winn isn't keen on sharing his secret. They are both afraid of falling... and not just for each other.

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Remaining chapters are available on Wattpad.com under the same handle @EverythingsNothing, still free. <<less

Sora and her sister Akane have just moved to the Alola region. While Sora expresses hesitation in exploring, Akane has no such hesitation and is reckless – a recklessness that costs Sora her voice and memories.... more>>

Then she finds herself as the unwitting accomplice in her sister's island challenge.

Rendered mute, a frustrated Sora cannot reveal her true identity as Akane’s sister. Things get worse when she ends up entangled with two aliens.

Can Sora find a way to let the alien duo in on the truth, and what is that mysterious “Blinding One” that everyone fears?

Anime world with some things from the game. <<less

In the land of Eosia, where humans and mystical creatures co-exist, twins Tomas and Eila Diderot have lived in quiet little Cherub Town their whole lives. On one summer day, they aid a wounded man with strangely colored hair in a nearby forest, and an odd friendship is formed. ... more>>

Their fateful encounter with the enigmatic man will lead the twins on a journey to learn about the world beyond their hometown, meet the creatures that govern it, and encounter malevolent forces that seek to disturb its delicate balance.

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Cover made by lavendareyes on instagram! <<less

In a remote corner of Unova, a Pokémon village hides from the omnipresent, mysterious humanity. Through cooperation, they flourish despite their small size, rising above the uncaring brutality of the natural order. Which works remarkably well...... more>>

...until a half dead girl shows up on their doorstep.

Will this hidden pocket of Pokémon civilization remain a secret once humans come looking? Are its denizens prepared to learn just who this unwelcome stranger is, and what impact they’ve already left on their village?

Drama-focused mystery thriller focusing heavily on humanity being “the other”, trauma, and trust. <<less