Deserter is about a world filled with tragedy and misery. Through this world that's on the brink of ruin, a boy wanders trying to remember his past and what made it. The world won't be kind to him or anybody else for that matter but all he can do is live in it, because it is human nature to want to feel rather than remain emotionless.... more>>

Born from the plague, as all beings are and yet he revels in it. <<less

Cultivation world is unfair!
It is unjust!
Then do things like moral and immoral exist?
If I seek something as absurd as immortality, why can't I seek revival?... more>>

Follow Lu Shimming, a blind cripple, who rises against all the odds, following an unusual path of cultivation.

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Dreu Guillotin was an ordinary peasant living in the town of Berkton when an army of demons attacked. Faced with impending doom, he discovered the... more>> dormant power within him. The Emperor Class, a unique character class, gifted its user the power to summon loyal soldiers to fight in one’s name. His newfound powers saved Dreu from the attack but this was only the beginning of the demon invasion. The human forces, clearly caught flat footed by the demons, scrambled to get their defenses together. Dreu, along with others displaced by the conflict, found himself heading towards the capital which was rumored to be impenetrable. <<less

What if you wanted to discover a world of magic and plants, but cultivating nobles, hashish-obsessed assassins, and a tight budget were constantly a nuisance in your way?... more>>

Aloe had been a simple girl who lived with her mother; yet after her grandfather died, she finds herself the heiress of a greenhouse, a luxurious commodity for a desert dweller like her. However, as she was predisposed to sell the greenhouse because she was desperate for money, she finds her grandfather's secret cultivation technique!

Her grandfather's research opens a whole new world of magic and possibilities, but it soon becomes clear that life is not as simple as a fairytale and her life will be filled with strife.

Stardew Valley meets Breaking Bad!

~ What to expect ~
-Slow burn.
-Lots of drugs. Maybe the blue stuff.
-Lots of ART.
-Unique spin on cultivation! No cults or sect crap.

Chapter updates 4 times per week.

As of now, this story is available on Scribblehub, Patreon, and Royal Road. <<less

Kaz is a kobold, just trying to survive, grow, and protect his tribe. But his efforts are about to become complicated, as dragons are nesting in a cave nearby, and humans are seeking an ancient, deadly secret in his mountain. Join Kaz as he finds out what magic and cultivation are, gets up close and personal with a dragon of his own, and delves deep into the mountain to find secrets... and a freedom he never dared to hope for.... more>>

**The Broken Knife is slow burn and will end up with at least two hundred chapters. It has a weak to strong MC, and I hope you enjoy reading about Kaz's growth as much as I enjoy writing it!**

**NOTE: There are brief depictions of slavery in an escape arc from chapters 90-119. It is neither exploitative nor glorified, but you may want to skim or skip this section if you are uncomfortable with even references to this topic.**

Note: I'll try to release five chapters a week, Monday-Friday. If you can't wait, my Patreon is ten to thirty chapters ahead at any given time (depending on tier). I try to write five chapters a week, 2-3k words per chapter. <<less

SYSTEM | CULTIVATION | OP MC... more>>

Lu Feng transmigrated from Earth to an exciting world of mysteries, treasures and flying immortals. Before he could revel in the excitement, the wretched AI of the system introduced itself.

From that day forth, for SIX consecutive lives, the System whipped Lu Feng to acquire techniques, skills, arcane scrolls, peerless weapons and divine artifacts; All for a promise.

As Murphy's law dictates, things Will Go Wrong. Before he could enjoy the fruits of his labor, he's now on his ninth and final life.

Join Lu Feng on his journey through the familiar yet ever so different world of cultivation.

Note: This junior refuses to cultivate the Dao of word count and word padding, chapters will only be as long as they need to be, no more no less. <<less

In a twisted version of the Old West, where Native American fables come to life, the land is teeming with blight and cessation. Skinwalkers, Bakwas, Urayuli, and even the dreaded Wendigo roam freely, constantly terrorizing humanity. In this unforgiving landscape, survival becomes the supreme dream, luxury an impossibility.... more>>

But hope lies in Ether, an eccentric substance that defies reason, and Sigils, granting individuals extraordinary abilities. So, as men and women from the burgeoning East venture into the treacherous West, they must navigate the nightmares that lurk within the wilderness and the horrors from above, below, and within.

Survival becomes a battle for the mind, body, and soul. Each step must be taken lightly, lest they fall prey to a grim fate—a forgotten corpse, a demon's feast, or the plaything of ancient and incomprehensible beings.

Fools tread where angels fear to gaze, yet not all fools let themselves crumble. Some are simply too stubborn to break.

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What to expect

Fights - This world is a violent one, so expect gore, killing, and plenty of combat. But that's not all there is.

Adventure - A vast world that is centered on the Wild West and that period of technology mixed with the supernatural in every aspect from guns to the government.

Progression - Both character-wise and power-wise throughout the story. This does not apply to just the MC. Anyone can grow. Even enemies.

Power System - I've tried my best to make a unique system with a bit of mystery to it. It takes effort, introspection, and experience to grow. And... a little murder. Powers are complex, vast, and have their own restrictions. Oh, and Gods might as well be eldritch abominations for the most part.
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Also, in case any are curious, most creatures, monsters, demons, and the like are based on native American and just American folklore/mythology in general. If you are ever curious about where something comes from, just ask in the comments, and I'll let you know.

Main cover by Fulminaire

Link to RR, in case you want to read there as it is crossposted
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/60315/tread-lightly-among-hearts-and-haunts <<less

The story about a family's struggle to ensure that, above all else, their youngest escapes from the mines where he was born into slavery. Follow Alistar as he struggles through terror and tragedy, embarking on a road to discover himself and his heritage.... more>>

*The above is the novel blurb for the first book of this series. Keep in mind that this is a tragic, grimdark progression fantasy, so there are many sad moments that help to characterize the protagonist throughout the series. As for the tags, while there are a fair amount of "ecchi" moments and multiple love interests, they're not a central focus of the story. <<less

Daniel an orphan left behind at a Baron's estate is attending the pre-awakening school that is part of Astral Academy one of the top magic academies of the kingdom while he attends the academy awaiting his awakening he gets plagued by strange dreams until the night before his awakening those dreams turn into reality.... more>>

What to expect:

English isn’t my native language so there might be a few grammar errors here and there, if you spot them please let me know.

Release Schedule:

3 chapters a week.

Average chapter length: 2500 to 3000 words

Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/PPuGdXxX2y

You'll only find this story on Royal Road and Scribble Hub. If you see this novel anywhere else, please message me on Discord: acoustaki or in the discord server <<less

Heroes, Villains and those in between constantly struggle in a world where the race to the top of the food chain can be brutal and... more>> unforgiving. For people like Shane, though, sometimes you get a leg up on the competition. Maybe he can be one of the few that can actually make it to the top. Or maybe that's just Wishful thinking. <<less

The chapters will now be uploaded on Monday and Thursday. ... more>>

WARNING*

Dear Reader,

The upcoming novel follows the story of a yandere woman who, despite her menacing persona as a gangster, has a strong and passionate love for her husband. These chapters feature dominant themes, sensitive subjects, and explicit content. If the dominant nature of the woman makes you uncomfortable, I kindly advise to refrain from continuing with the novel.

Thank you.
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"Who are you?" I asked the woman who sat a few meters away from me.
"Your wife," she shot back at me.

Stunned, I asked further, "My wife?" I mean, what the hell?

"Cut the crap, I listed some points in this document. You better abide by them." She threw a document filled with clauses.

"What the fuck, at least tell me your name?" I asked, with fear floating before my eyes.

"Shanaya Jonas," she asserted.

"Shanaya, the devil woman of the underworld of Nivea?!" I plopped down with utter fear and disbelief.

No one knew the devil woman who ruled over the entire Nivea with a sword in her right hand and decapitated her opponents.

Everyone feared her dominant nature because she never tolerated nonsense within her domain. Even the highest government officials posed no threat to her, as she never crossed the government's boundaries. The women in Nivea were bold and straightforward towards men, as they received support from this deadly woman whom every man assumed to be innocent, but was really a she-devil in disguise.

"Please don't kill me, I haven't committed any sin," I pleaded, bowing before her.
"No, you haven't, but you've captured my heart, honey. So now I own you, and if you ever try to escape from me, pray that the consequences won't befall you too soon." She gently bit my neck, sending shivers down my spine.

Will Ryan continue his journey of love or will he escape from her? This journey contains love, hatred, pain, and pleasure. <<less

Have you ever loved a videogame so much that you wished you were somehow magically transported into it? Tough luck, this isn’t your typical isekai story where the protagonist ends up in a different world. The videogame becomes the new reality in this one. Features: a cute gay protagonist (and his handsome boyfriend), strong female characters (probably too strong), magic, huge fluffy wings and… did I mention BL? Doesn’t feature: waiting for romance to finally happen after xxx chapters, stupid girls who need rescue and… did I mention it’s not straight? Warning: I might have a fetish for angel wings. I mean… I most probably do.... more>>

Releases: Once a week , usually 10-12 pages. You're in for a 100+ chapter story. :)

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When Summer Nesbitt meets with Persephone Chase to give her DIY hormones, neither girl knows the other has a secret. Summer is a product of Dorley Hall who left after her first sponsorship ended in heartbreaking violence—and who knows that she’s the only thing standing between Persephone and its basement. And Persephone’s controlling uncle is the Marquess of Cainewood, who wants to shape her into the ideal heir to his “male” title—and a trans woman is not what he has in mind.... more>>

Can Summer avoid the temptation to manipulate Persephone like she was trained to do? Can Persephone protect Summer from the powerful man who thinks he owns her? And can a Dorley girl help a trans girl transition without revealing her secrets—and without her Sisters to help?

Based on "The Sisters of Dorley" and “Dorleypilled".

Content warnings: Discussions of torture, manipulation, kidnapping, forced feminization, and nonconsensual surgery. Depictions of domestic abuse and anti-queer bigotry. Additional content warnings at the start of chapters. <<less

I was taken, swiped right out of my world. My memories too. Just pop and gone, all of it. Stolen. Now here I am in crazy magic land and I don't even know what my name was. Oh, and I'm not even human anymore, that's gone too.... more>>

But I’ve found this kid who’s going to magic school. And now I’m his ‘familiar’ so that means I go to class too. Magic is amazing, right? It can fix anything. So if I learn it I can even fix my inability to effing talk because I’m an effing cat. Sorry, I shouldn’t be so salty about that. I kinda like being a cat. Mostly.

Magic is amazing. Until it goes missing.

Chapters average about 2k words with two chapters a week.
The cat swears. A lot.
This story is also posted on Royal Road. Cover is AI generated using Dream Studio.

Thank you for reading. <<less

When your heritage as a dragon is the least of the secrets kept from you, danger and adventure are close at hand.... more>>

Drenar and his best friend Julia found a magical creature bestiary that revealed a startling truth: they're Awakening into their draconic forms, and their latent powers tied to it are slowly kicking in. While grappling with this revelation, a mage insurrectionist organization responsible for their changes rears its head, tries to coerce them to help them tear down the current mage government, and threatens both worlds of consequence.

Those rebels made a BIG mistake, threatening a bunch of teenage dragons who don't want their world to fall to pieces. They band together, along with others they find along the way and forge their own path to defend the world against the rising evil of the Talons and their leaders. Foes that include the deadly and enigmatic CEO Valosterla, a maniacal dragoness who sings as she slaughters her enemies.

Prepare for a journey of daring heroes fighting for what's right, while they shine a light to guide the way...Witness the rise of the Luminaires!

What to expect: A coming-of-age fantasy story of daring heroes fighting to save the world. The characters are the heart of the story, from dragons, to Kitsune, and more.

Rating warning: PG-13. There's some language, violence, and some content that might not be for everyone (trauma, grief, and others do get touched on). Heavy chapters will be noted, so there will be fair warning.

This story is currently Hosted on RoyalRoad.com--After the premiere launch on Scribblehub, there will be 3-4 chapters posted per day, until parity is reached with RoyalRoad. Afterward, posting schedules will be synced on a M-W-F Schedule. If you don't want to wait, consider following here:

https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/76641/the-legend-of-the-luminaires-coming-of-agefantasy

Patreon has been upgraded! New tiers for up to 15 Advance Chapters beyond the public release!

Note: This story is owned by Magius Swiftscale and is permitted only to be displayed on Scribblehub.com and RoyalRoad.com. If you see this story displayed elsewhere, send me a private message. <<less

Kara is a hunting prodigy. Or rather, she was born for hunting. But in a world where combatant classes have a considerable advantage over others, she, with her Hunter class, which is considered semi-combatant, will always be destined for an ordinary life.... more>>

Will Kara be able to find happiness living an ordinary life? Well, Kara herself gives us the answer: "Absolutely not!"

So, when she discovers a family inheritance that holds a well-guarded secret of the Hunter class, she decides to embark on a path that will defy the order of the world. <<less

Having the power of a god isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. On top of handling a god’s many responsibilities, Alouin has to contend with the fact that reality is quickly coming to an end. Isn’t that just wonderful?... more>>

Fortunately, Alouin has help in the form of allies from five, separate iterations of reality. It would help if they would get with the program and actually, you know, help, though.

The Eternal War:

Raimie has been living a nice, boring existence in a safe corner of the woods until he comes across a random sword in the forest, and after that, everything changes. On the run from a powerful magic wielder, he’s forced to accept that he’s the last heir to a royal line, foretold to cast down the ancient evil suppressing his family’s native land. The invisible beings trailing his every step, along with the suspiciously magical anomalies they prompt in him, aren’t helping with that goal. Oh, and if that weren’t enough, the nightmares he’s had all his life have twisted into something weird and yet surprisingly familiar.

Thank the gods for family and the new friend he’s made along the way. Maybe things will turn out ok, if he could get a moment to think.

Oh, nope. There’s another threat coming to wreck his life. Time to run again.

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This story was initially released on Royal Road.

It will start out very stereotypically for the first few chapters (for epic fantasy at least). If you can tolerate a couple of seeming tropes (i.e. the Chosen One etc.) for 5 or so chapters, I promise that The Eternal War will diverge into much more interesting storylines. I like writing slow burns, taking my time to establish characters etc., before getting into the exciting bits of a story. I also thoroughly enjoy trying to subvert tropes, although how successful I am with that is up to the individual reader, of course.

I will update the book every day until volume one is complete, and after that, I'll switch to a Wednesday/Saturday release schedule. <<less

After learning about my girlfriend's infidelity, I got drunk and woke up in the world of the novel NC-17.... more>>

I became a character who is not even included in the extras of the novel — the useless and unnecessary daughter of the Duke de Valt. However, I didn't care about it, because I knew what this world was waiting for ahead.

Soon the Dallas Empire will be mired in chaos, and in order to survive it, I decided to sit quietly in the estate enjoying a luxurious life. Everything went according to plan, until one day I made just one fatal mistake.

A year after my rebirth, I accidentally found a girl in the forest. Out of pity, I sheltered her and made her my servant. We lived together until I found out that this is the main villain who was supposed to die at the end of the novel. But because of my interference, the plot of this damned book continued with me!

I urgently have to run! But where…?!

After all, this crazy woman is now stalking me.

«Where are you going, lady?»

— I… just went out for a walk.

— Take a walk? The border of the empire is not the best place to walk. Let me walk you back.

With the sword in her hand, I didn't have a chance to refuse.

More chapters on Boosty: https://boosty.to/meredit <<less

Ellie would not fail.
Geoff would not try.... more>>

High-achieving Ellie Gardner meets intentional slacker, Geoff Cobalt, throwing their previously steady life trajectories into chaos. Ellie is an adopted daughter of a midwestern crime family in dire straits, sent to Orange County, CA not only to get a college degree, but to make connections with another local emerging crime family, the Sinclairs. Geoff is the secret grandson (also adopted) of a legendary supervillain. Despite this, he prefers to eat junk food, light fires, steal, and play video games. Therefore, Ellie is recruited to keep his college studies on track in exchange for training from his grandfather. She needs to study, survive, and learn to budget both her money and time between her many obligations. She can't do it on her own. But when everyone is putting on a front (including herself), who can she trust?

And while they don't realize it, there are many hidden eyes on them.

"Ellie was on her own.
Geoff was on his own.
They only had each other."

All are original characters. There will be some illustrations/portraits painted by me using traditional mediums :) Sometimes the links get broken, so I really appreciate that if you let me know!

There are 8 arcs planned, this is currently the first arc. Sometimes I'll go through and update with more details/plot points as they shift around, so don't be surprised if some details in old chapters change!

Currently posting a new chapter every Saturday and sometimes Wednesday if I've made extra progress.

Set some decades into the future so I can play around with technology.

General content warnings/disclaimer: There will be some laws broken, violence, verbal threats, involuntary confinement, breaking and entering, arson, body modification, poisoning, occasional death. You might call the genre cozy crime. The tone will generally be kept light and the characters may seem callous at times. This is many of the characters are criminals. They are not meant to be role models. Do not take this story as legal advice, security advice, or as a guide on how to commit crimes. This is fiction and any resemblance to people, places, and things real or imagined are coincidence. <<less

In pirate waters, strange winds can arise. Follow where they blow if you dare.... more>>

A band of young Adventurers set out to explore a wide new world... of ancient and forgotten places. What will they discover, delving where the gods can no longer see?

You don't need to have read In the Key of Ether to join up, we will be telling a whole new story.

If you do get curious, it's all right over there... The whole million and a quarter words of it. <<less

Connor, a little lad living in his depressing reality, completely unaware of his surroundings...
However... what lies ahead is a mystery to him...
He is unaware that there exist secret organizations staffed by spies endowed with extraordinary abilities....
Unbeknownst to him, the MSTO is an alliance of espionage mage organizations that plans to impose its will on the world by causing widespread panic and terror
He doesn't know, that he possesses a Perk that does not depend on a wand or other external device, but rather is natural and passed down through a certain blood line.
The opponents he will face are unknown to him...
However, he will, in Perk Mage, soon.... more>>

Also for the art for this cover came from this site: https://animanga.fandom.com/f/p/4400000000000004517/r/4400000000000037841

As well as this cover:
https://wallpapers.com/wallpapers/gojo-sataru-k0ug6jgabsaxbcns.html <<less

**Winner of the 2024 Spring PenCraft Seasonal Book Award for Best Young Adult - Fantasy/ Sci-Fi**... more>>

They're only huge, scary, fire breathing creatures. Seriously, is that any reason to be afraid of a dragon?

When my father the king announced my upcoming political wedding, it uncovered family secrets I never knew existed and forced me to go on the run. Now I, Princess Jennica of Calia, am not only trying to escape my arranged marriage, but am hoping to figure out the truth of my heritage.

Because my dear father may not be what he seems.

To learn the mysteries of my past, I'll have to team up with a group of ragtag mercenaries. Including a handsome dragon Seeker whose surliness can't stop me from being drawn to him despite myself.

They're taking me to the dragon who once kidnapped my mother, and who hopefully has the answers I seek.

Because I'm running out of time to save my kingdom.

And in order to save my kingdom, I might have to betray my new friends.

Journey to the Gifted Lands, a fantasy world of seven kingdoms, each known for their own unique power or ability. Heir of Amber and Fire is the first book in the Kingdom Legacy series set in this magical world. <<less

Ten thousand years ago, a giant hole appeared in the sky. In the hole laid a boundless new world untouched by technology. Little did they know, the world on the other side was full of a mysterious existence known as magic.... more>>

Present day, Al is an orphan who lives on the magic continent of Forice with a goal of becoming one of the illustrious Mages. On a day like any other, he suddenly remembers his life in a world without magic. How will this new soul forge his path forward? <<less

When the walls of Centrum are breached across all the regions it's up to the Elite Squad to save the nation from being overrun with demons. But they can't do it alone.
They'll have to team up with the highly decorated, pretentious warriors of the other founding families. Together they must train select warriors to defend against the nationwide threat. But with civilian unrest from the attacks, Centrum questions if the warrior-born strength is enough and reinstates Targe’s experimental serum.
The squad will face attacks from more than just the demon horde. And find themselves at a crossroads between duty to Centrum or duty to each other. Rain finally learns the source of his power... more>> which makes him question whether being a warrior-born is an honor or a curse.

Join Rain and the Elite Squad in the exciting follow up to Out of the Mist.

***Updates will happen on Wednesday mornings (US Central) ***

You can read up to 10 weeks ahead on my Patreon too.

This is a continuation of Out of the Mist: Book 1.
I recommend you read Book 1 before starting this story for a
better understanding of the world and the character's. <<less

Hermes is known as the God of speed and travel. But like all the other Olympians, his origin was rocky. Riddled with trial and strife... more>> as he learned his way. Guided and taught by his new family. Some more helpful than others.
This is a loose retelling of Hermes' origin. From a young teen in a cave to the newest god on Olympus. Being taught and trained by his extremely dysfunctional family. <<less