A short three part tale of love, loss, and encouragement. It can be read front-to-back (I-III) or back-to-front (III-I).

The lone survivor of a terrible tragedy, sixteen-year-old Ashling Shields is living like she’s already dead. But when a chance encounter with an irresistibly wicked teen rock star goes awry, she’s pulled into a world of fallen angels and seductive vampires. A world of dark pleasures, enchantments and secrets deep in the midnight forest.... more>>

Ashling must unravel the mystery of her past before the dark force hunting her catches up. It's a second chance to follow her dreams... if her nightmares don't kill her first. <<less

Candii, a rocking gal in the world's greatest band, The Non-Traditional Key Gullz, has to jam her way through the magical Land of Rock and defeat evil wizard Morgana Malevolent in order to recover her pet unicorns' magic and restore her ranch. It won't be easy especially when the Band finds out that in the Land of Rock evil isn't so easily understood!... more>>

Candii's Quest is a musical novel that instructs you to play music during certain parts of each chapter. Rock out to 24 famous songs spanning from the 70's until today that set the tone and excitement for each action sequence. Candii will be rolling in the deep as she travels the boulevard of broken dreams. It'll be a bittersweet symphony as she holds out for a hero only to learn that it is her all along. "Don't stop me now", she'll cry!

Convenient playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnz2KoZ3Ix7Fo7_H_HozwABqk7u2EXhr_

Credits
Published by: CHOU! Books
Author: Daniel Chou
Editor: Marci Chou
Cover artist: Tina Frost

Hello, everyone!
This is the author, DrDan. I'm excited to bring you the first complete literary work I ever created, Candii's Quest. It's more than a novel, it's a rock ballad! I've written a lot since this book. If my adventure and style (which has changed A LOT) interest you, then visit my Ko-fi page (click the TIP button) to find out what else I'm working on and when it'll be shared here.
Also, please rate, favorite, and comment! I'll be forever grateful, you wonderful person!
Thanks!

Like the story? Purchase the 3rd edition on ebook or physical copy at my website! https://www.choustore.com/books.html <<less

After losing her parents and girlfriend in an accident, Fleure had no choice but to move in with her Aunt Christina to a small provincial city in Belgium. Completely traumatized by what happened, she became obsessed with the idea that the music from her cello will help her bring her dead lover back to her.... more>>

This story will update on Fridays.

If you wish to support me, the complete vol. 1 and 2 of this story are available in my ko-fi shop for the price of a cup of coffee.
https://ko-fi.com/yati0709/shop
So if you are impatient and want to read the ending of this story today, you can!

Phantom Adagio is a yuri romance ghost story that next to some classic heartwarming rom-com elements, will also explore heavy themes like the loss of close ones, suicide, phobia, PTSD, etc. I consider this story to be R15.

This story is entirely fictional. All people and famous artists represented in this story are completely fictional. Even those based on real people. <<less

A trick of light turned red into green

Norman Benson grew up working on his family’s farm, always dreaming about becoming a famous bard. When his brother Henry and his daughter Arienne are... more>> kidnapped, he leaves his home to save them. Armed with a knife and his trusty mandolin, he must make new allies and brave the horrors of the world. Will this be the adventure Norman has always dreamed of, or will he find himself unprepared for the task? <<less

Have you dared to dream big?... more>>

"Niveous Days" follows the story of an orphan named Koji. His journey starts at age seven, where he made a promise with two other orphans to become the world's best musicians. While his life is falling apart, music is the only thing that keeps him going. <<less

Step into the shoes of Dr. Adero Orr as she must help adjust victims of war to their new lives of stability and peace. Will... more>> her patients recover, or will her sanity be dragged down with those she's trying to help? <<less

There's this woman in the tavern where I work.... more>>

Every night she sings there, every single night.

Her voice, her face, her body, all captivated me.

I always caught myself staring, daydreaming about her.

Is that love? <<less

The second story in the Phoenix saga, Phoenix Ascendant, begins 6 months after the end of Phoenix. Ranko and Akane have their own apartment, as... more>> both resume their academic careers. Ranko's pursuit of music takes a huge leap forward, and Ranko and Akane further cement their relationship. A secret Akane insists on keeping threatens to tear them apart. As Ranko's second original song shakes up their lives, the pair must navigate being a gay couple in 1991 Tokyo when one of them is a budding celebrity. Features more than TWENTY original songs! <<less

Popular boy x Loner. Modern school life with supernatural elements.... more>>

Short, sweet, heartwarming <3 <<less

Nina’s got blood on her hands. It may not entirely be her fault but it’s still not a good look. Fortunately Tammy has a solution. Now the gazillion dollar question is: Will Tammy’s assistance result in even more blood spilling on Nina’s hands? Like math, there are many variables and steps towards finding the answer; and some of them involve elements you might never have imagined. Regardless of the verdict, you’d be in for a wild ride if you choose to learn more about… The Ultimate Amplifier.... more>>

‘Ultimate Amplifier’ is a one-shot short story loosely inspired by time loop movies like ‘Donnie Darko’ and ‘The Butterfly Effect’. If you enjoy stories like those, you may want to give this a gander.

Also, the song ‘Straight Lines’ by Silverchair is distinctly referenced in-story (no relation to yours truly, we’re both silver in name only). It’s awesome ear candy! Here’s a link if you wanna have a listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47P3bzefCVI <<less

Joseph Garcia is the lead singer for his band The Average Joes. Life is pretty simple, work during the week, play gigs on the weekend,... more>> enjoy the perks of the job (read: free drinks). When a blast from the past shakes up his world and threatens to expose a secret he had been keeping from everyone, Joe will need to find a new rhythm to survive. <<less

After four and a half decades I was finally ready to retire. I wasn't content to shuffle off into some sort of assisted living place and run out the clock though. I gave the best years of my life to capitalism, now I wanted them back. And thanks to magic, I was going to get them.... more>>

But best laid plans and all that, right? I didn't get the spell I wanted, but it turns out I got the spell I needed. And thanks to a mysterious woman and her funny little magic shop, my 'retirement' turned out even better than I could have ever imagined.

This is the fifth installment in our 'Magic of the Moon' series. <<less

Ranma, having lost the Phoenix Pill and being all but trapped in his feminine form, leaves the Tendo Dojo in search of a "normal" life. With the Full Body Cat's Tongue rendering them unable to take a hit and putting martial arts largely out of her life, Ranma needs a new career path, too. After spending a few months homeless in Tokyo, Ranma ends up getting a job in a bar run by a found family consisting of the owner and four hard-luck girls that work there and now live as sisters. At the Phoenix, Ranma finds a place where she can be accepted and "normal," learns to deal with the trauma she's experienced and... more>> finds acceptance with her new family. As she does so, she also learns to live as a young woman, discovering a new talent and potential career as a singer.

Pairing: Ranma F / Akane (slooooooooow burn) <<less

You weren't planning on taking part of any clubs. However, your childhood friend was having none of that, and now you're the manager of the idol club at school. ... more>>

Maybe things won't be that bad?

This is a story where you, yes you! The reader shall be determining the path of the idol club. Bring it up in popularity and perhaps even find love. But be warned, your actions have consequences, and things can very easily come crashing down.

Discord: https://discord.gg/yFDKkcb

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Image Source: https://www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/84063104 <<less

A mysterious toy, an unexpected relation, sudden fluff, and the magic of music! A simple day at work takes a sudden and magical turn for... more>> the better when a waitress has a drink spill on her and she ends up changing a bit more than just her blouse. A short story set in the fabulous Capsule Plushy series originally by PurpleCatGirl. <<less

A young closeted trans girl struggling with dysphoria in her life; Luna, or as she's known to others, Leo desperately wishes upon a star like... more>> in the stories to become the girl she always knew she was supposed to be. Little did she know her wish would be granted, and what that would entail. <<less

You can't save yourself through other people.... more>>

A story about two girls and the rock music they loved.

(This work was based on this album I made in 2019 - listen to it here: https://johnjrenns.bandcamp.com/album/17)

(You can also listen to this playlist of instrumentals: https://audius.co/johnjrenns/playlist/17%EC%82%B4%EC%9D%98-%EC%97%AC%EB%A6%84%EB%B9%84%ED%83%84-summer-heartbreak-instrumentals-3387) <<less

Ishi Hirose is well known among the school as the grumpy one. He doesn't care for the many occurrences in high school as he believes youth is pointless. It's a time we all go through, so what? That's what he always says. Besides, teens are hopeless, including himself. So the boy can't wait to grow up and move on with his life.... more>>

However, his final year in high school has him meeting someone singing a different tune. Will they meet in harmony? Or will this all end on one sour note?

Image is Waifulabs with edits done by me.

Discord Link: https://discord.gg/yFDKkcb <<less

Kunoichi is the hottest Japanese girl group around with a hit album and millions of fans around the world, but cracks are beginning to show. Cracks centered around their genius songwriter and singer Akari that threaten to tear the band apart and send them spiraling out of control.... more>>

Danger, music, girls' love, sex and an exploration of celebrity in a world where control is the one thing no one will give up. <<less

In this BL Harem romcom, you will find Augustine. He is a Song weaver, someone who can fight, heal, and buff with the harp. The problem? Even though he is an ok adventurer, the only thing he wants to do is cook, and hunt. Then one day, his mother, who is also his agent, gets him to party with Vincent, the first member of his new party.
Vincent is an archer, and he must have this break through, or he will be kicked out of the Adventurer's Guild. Along the way, the party grows into something more. With each of the members buttering up Tine with recipes, and hoping that they'll get to be... more>> his big spoon. As for Augustine? Well, he is a free spirit, who doesn't want to settle on a single man.
Inspired by games such as Black Desert Online, and Aion, but not using any of the monsters or the recipes from the games. Just the Life Skilling part.
Sort of the sequel to Anti-cake Dungeon Delving, but it won't focus too much on those characters. Just in the same universe, and they might have some cameos, but won't steal the show.

The novel is complete with 51 chapters- 55k words. <<less

Hideki is a young man who lives with his grandmother after the loss of his parents. Despite the tragedy he finds simple pleasures in his everyday school life and playing with the music club, of which he is a member. He greatly admires the council president, Reina, who he meets in the corridors after school. Hideki's life is turned upside down once again and he finds himself drifting with nowhere to go. ... more>>

Reina offers him a chance, an evening meeting between the two of them leads to Hideki taking on an entirely new life as her second sister, Miyako. But not everything is as it seems - and accepting the mercy of another isn't always easy. <<less

Two worlds, deeply entwined together spin through the endless void... one, slowly dying; the other vibrant and fairly sparking with life and energy. One steeped in the forgotten magics of ages past; the other locked in an endless struggle for mundane survival.... more>>

Elder gods and deities from nearby worlds and universes watch helplessly as two entire realities slowly begin to drift farther away, spiraling towards an unknown doom. A mighty hero, wise and bold is needed...

Gods and entities stranger than gods sing out into the void seeking the sage, mage or warrior destined to save two worlds.

They got Gary. <<less

A horror story featuring a violinist looking for revenge on a company that turned them down.... more>>

**This is not my art by the way, if the artist would like me to put it down let me know and I will do so** <<less