What a wrong way to reincarnate after being murdered by one's best friend!... more>>

Nekohiko's throat was slit as he was ascending his throne as the Supreme Divine Emperor. A moment later, his murderer claimed that very throne for himself. To add the insult to the injury -- Nekohiko's name was erased from all the history books as though he had never existed.

Driven by intense resentment, Nekohiko refused to die. He reincarnated. He had to find out how someone who loved him and who he loved back could destroy him so utterly along with everything Nekohiko stood for.

The only problem was that he reincarnated as a... tree. No, much worse than that. A cut tree. A simple wooden log sent to a workshop to be shaped into, let's say, a table, or a chair, or maybe -- if fortunate -- into a bookshelf for the new Emperor.

Until Nekohiko meets a soul that understands his pain and is willing to help a poor tree log gain shape that is far more fitting for a human bent on nothing but sweet, slow revenge.

Or, even better -- several shapes.

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I will release a chapter every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

See the Glossary for more Information about the romance (ML section). Or in general -- for pictures and miscellaneous stuff about the book. ^^

The story is a slow burn with plenty of twists and turns and will involve a lot of mystery-solving to understand the motivations and goals of different characters. Action sequences will happen when the plot calls for them, but they will all require buildup to greater impact. The main themes are emotional and psychological explorations of identity, desire, fate, and intent. Characters will grow and develop across present arcs but flashbacks to provide context and mystery clues to their behaviors will be in order, yet without overpowering the present narrative (Flashbacks are episodic slice-of-life and do not have their own plot line).

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Don't Feed The Dark Has Officially Ended... more>>

Something malevolent has awoken in Northeast Ohio. Former acquaintances, neighbors, loved ones—all at random—transform into flesh-craving monsters hell bent on devouring the living. Corpses are rising from their places of unrest. Nocturnal animal-man hybrids hunt in packs. The dead are awakening from within the living…

By morning, the sun weeps over streets splattered blood-red as an unsettling silence soon follows, lulling the broken remains of society into believing the blood bath is over.

As a second wave approaches, a handful of survivors from all walks of life must put aside their differences and band together to escape the pending slaughter while storm clouds begin to gather from within their fragile community. Some who were once respectable in the eyes of society will devolve into madness while the despicable rise to the occasion in a world no longer respecting of persons.

It is their world now. The dead are hungry and do not discriminate.

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New episodes posted Monday through Friday. <<less

A young orphan works hard every single day, trying to single-handedly keep his parents’ business alive, all the while tortured by a terrible curse.... more>>

Then came the day that a wizard became his mentor - and he learned that his entire life was a lie… His parents didn’t just die, they were brutally murdered; he was not cursed at all; his uncle was not in fact his uncle; and he could channel magic! Struggling to rise above the tragedy of his horrific past, he is now thrown into an entirely new world.

Day by day he must push himself to catch up with his new peers, learning the secrets of this vast new world, while studying the arts of combat, weapons, and magic!

Where do his strengths lie? What are his talents? Is he strong enough to overcome the obstacles in his way?

And why is he considered so unique?

The secrets of the academy, of the missing ambassador, of the hidden dragons, and of the empires and kingdoms marching to war in the east - all have been hurled into an abyss so deep that they should never be found.

Yet Yaric grew up in the abyss, and watching his new world get dragged down by the secrets, Yaric is forced to plunge right back in. But as Yaric already knows, staring into the abyss is easy. Falling in is effortless. Rising back out however, that may not be possible at all!

Only for those who want more than a brief synopsis...
What to expect:

The mc is kind of overpowered, but not in a typical way. And definitely not in an obvious way. He does get more overpowered as the story develops though. Again, not in a normal way.

Yaric is central, but many side characters are very important. The world doesn’t revolve around him.

There will not be any training montages. Power is gained through effort, and training and learning is part of the journey. Some will likely consider the story ‘slow burn’ – the mc is discovered to have magical potential, and then spends many years studying. Lore is revealed as the mc learns. The journey is the story.

The mc’s journey will include training missions, fulfilling appeals (effectively ‘adventuring’), diplomatic missions, small scale skirmishes and large-scale wars encompassing multiple nations. Mysteries and crimes will have to be solved along the way. There will be monsters, creatures hiding in the dark, and apocalyptic behemoths. Oh, and there will be dragons. Very important dragons. They’re coming!

There will be combat, martial arts, different kinds of magic, and various forms of crafting. Different nations have different cultures; politics, trade, and wars between them are important. Battles aren't just groups of soldiers slugging it out. Ok, sometimes they are...

It might take a while to get there, but there are overarching plots over and above the minor plots and story arcs. The main plot starts right at the beginning.

The world:

It's less medieval and more Roman Empire/Ancient China, if they both had magic and 1000’s of years of extra development. Just like they had occupations such as administrators, secretaries, lawyers, architects, acrobats, firemen and accountants, so too does Malvec and the surrounding nations. The sapient population includes humans, elves, dwarves, draugr and lichs. Wildlife includes ogres and vardøgers, trolls and gnolls, hellcats and nightwing bats. And much more!

Technology is more advanced, due to 2 main differences between those empires and nations like Malvec
Time: Civilization has been around longer - by thousands of years. Mass production is common. Assembly lines have been developed. Various forms of schools and education are widespread. Steam power, internal combustion engines and electricity are practically the only things missing. Essentially power generation and storage.
Food: Mages drastically enhance food production, making populations both larger and more diverse. A much larger % of the population take up other jobs.

Chapters on Saturdays. <<less

Roughly two millennia ago, Mana and monsters appeared in the world of Eiruta overnight, forcing all organisms to undergo a selection process; those who could not adapt to the Mana died while the remaining reproduced and lived on. This catastrophic event was recorded in every race living on the continent of Sholoth, a land mass covering half the planet, except the Humans, who seem to harbor a secret. Beyond Sholoth lay the ‘Cursed Territory,’ where anyone brave enough to venture has never returned…... more>>

In a safer part of the world, a young Kai recently turns 11 years old and can finally enroll at the Academy. It has been his life-long dream to become an adventurer, alongside friends, exploring the world and fighting monsters. How could this innocent boy end up abandoning his childhood ambitions and instead end up working for Cascabel, an infamous organization that commits the most atrocious crimes?

Arc 1 (Trigger to the Past): CH1 – CH40 ~186400 words

Arc 2 (Drosera Army): CH41 – ? (Currently ~217200 words) <<less

This is a story about the villain's rise from street rat to tyrant, and his ill-fated romance with the golden-eyed hero.... more>>

Rin the Rat is destined to be the villain, the black-hearted monster who the righteous hero must conquer. He's got a nasty bite, a filthy mouth, and a beautiful façade that hides a lethal madness. 

Fifth Lord Hwan Jun is destined to be the People's Lion, the righteous hero who must war with his heart to save the world. His healing hand and gentle temperament is the only power in the world that can tame his beloved monster.

When fate draws hero and villain together, there's an unlikely and undeniable connection. They are destined to be devoted lovers. And destined to be mortal enemies. 

This is their story. From their first meeting in the Imperial city of Hanjuyang to their final confrontation on the bloody battleground. Spanning across four nations, the realms of the living and the dead, and over twelve beautiful and painful years.

AN: I am currently doing a rewrite and update of earlier arcs.

For the most up to date version of the novel, please check it out at:
https://chrysanthemumgarden.com/novel-tl/rin/

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Book I: The Rat & The Little Lord (Current)
Book II: The Rebel & The Knight
Book III: The Tyrant & The Hero

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CW: All characters are 18 and older in this story! Please be aware that this story contains difficult themes that may be triggering to some readers. I will always post a content warning at the start of every chapter when relevant. Themes include: graphic violence, gore, physical/sexual/emotional abuse, graphic sex scenes, trauma and mental illness, personality disorders, substance abuse, drug use, self-harm & s*icide, r*pe & sexual assault, gaslighting/manipulation, domestic violence, and MANY other difficult adult themes.

Cultural Representation: This is set in a fantastical amalgamation of East Asian countries (namely Korea, Japan & China) with heavy Western/European influences. There will be names that are real and fake as well as references to various Asian cultures. I will generally only stick to East Asian cultures and references as this is my own cultural heritage. Any other culture I reference will only be done after extensive research. If you find I am stepping out of my lane in any way, please let me know.

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Cover Art: woodjabean
Check them out @ https://ko-fi.com/woodjabean

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© 2023 Iseul Hwangbo, All Rights Reserved <<less

When he was obsessed with the world of fantasy, Roger accidentally traveled to a plausible world. Here, the legendary monsters actually exist. They disguise themselves among the crowd and become a part of this world. Starting from a deserted island, Roger learns how to face this weird and dangerous world, with his little cheat like powers which gives him an advantage over others, but God's tricks are unpredictable. Hence, the thing which really received God's blessings wasn't himself but his house.
So let's see how Roger deals with every kind of monster, ghost, and demon while finding different types of houses all over the world...... more>>

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patreon.com/KarmaLord

There are more than 30+ Advanced Chapters there.
Update 2 Chapter/Day. <<less

Ten thousand years is a long time to take a nap. Amelia, a fourteen-year-old human girl, has lived in Inkopolis for four years since she left her cryopod. Her brother, having promised to be beside her when she woke up, is missing. Her parents are long gone, and the only one to look after her is a very stressed sea anemone.... more>>

Having fallen in love with the sport of turf wars, Amelia has snuck out to participate in a match, despite the warnings from her caretaker. Will she forever suck at the game, being unable to go squid? Will she ever find her brother? Will she ever be allowed to reveal her identity without risk of being dissected by a psychotic inkling scientist?

Find out in this unusual tale of Human VS Squid. <<less

As a standard villainess in an amateur romantic fantasy novel, one must have prestigious background to grind people underfoot, a stunning appearance yet no one admires, a proverbial horrid personality only a mother would love and of course, a head filled with water.
The end of the novel also signals the end of the villainess. Stripped of her title and judged for her crime losing everything. But does she have to lose her beautiful face as well? ... more>>

She just came out from a two-year long relationship then one day she was told she is to become this kind of villainess.
Ayan was in a dilemma.
Ayan can perfectly feel the world's malice.
Crossing to an alternate world is okay. But going to the ancient times to bear hardships? No,no,no!
The pearl of the Rose family vehemently refuses the 'privilege'.
Unfortunately, heaven was determined to make her follow the path of her abused transmigrated predecessors.
No way!
What? She only has two days to live!?
Ayan gritted her teeth and demanded compensation.
(ʘ言ʘ╬)... Since you want me to cross, then cross it is but I dare not follow your broken script!

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Cover art above is not mine. Talent and handwork belongs solely to its amazing creator. <<less

Once hailed as a worthy sole successor to the famously righteous Immortal Master Ning Shan, the disgraced Immortal Chen Xi, Wan Yu, finds his end in the hands of justice, after the demonic sect betrayed him and handed him to the disappointed masses.... more>>

Supreme Leader of the Frozen Dragon Sect Ye Xiyang opened his eyes 17 years in the past and smiled.

"Aren't you going to help me?"

Wan Yu raised an eyebrow and continued to chop wood. "Aren't you asking for a bit too much? You're a man older and stronger than me, if you really want my help then help me with these logs first."

"Ah, but you're the sole disciple of the just Immortal Master, why do you pick and choose who to help?"

Clear eyes twinkled with amusement and exasperation. "Because people like you exist, what do you think? So, are you helping or not?"

Amused demonic sect leader!gong x hardworking chaotic good gege!shou
Updates when I'm alive. <<less

Kayden is a trans boy with a curse in his heart. When he loses control of it and almost kills someone, a prestigious magical academy offers him free legal representation in exchange for him agreeing to attend the school for six month to learn to control it. This sounds extremely suspicious, but Kayden has little choice.... more>>

He quickly becomes embroiled in the complicated politics of the wealthy magical families attending the school, and when one of the powerful Circle mages running the school is caught in a not-so-accidental lab accident, fingers are quickly pointed at Kayden. With the help of his friends, he needs to prove his innocence and find the actual culprit before they manage to kill. But with an uncontrollable curse that's attacked someone before, can Kayden himself be so sure that he's innocent?

(If you want to read ahead or read bonus stories, you can do so on this story's website: https://havenstory975986403.wordpress.com/ . We also have a Discord: https://discord.com/invite/px7s8eQ .) <<less

Sylvester Clearsight is a mage in training obsessed with the aesthetics of a magician. He has spent his whole life travelling the world with his parents solving problems caused by things going bump in the night. After finally graduating highschool, it was time for him to follow his own path of magecraft and was sent to the academy known as Inanis Orbis. Follow him and his journey to create the "ultimate magic trick" as he ventures through out multiple countries, books, and even worlds, honing his craft (magic tricks) inside and outside the academy that floats in the void between worlds.... more>>

Also available on RoyalRoad. Updates Monday to Friday. <<less

In a world filled with magic, anomalies have surfaced across every lands. Robert Ross, a seemingly fifteen year old boy employed by a mysterious benefactor to investigate these anomalies in a city residing within a valley. Although the mission is a dire one, Robert wasn't one to disregard his indulgence and pleasure, especially when the city has so much to offer.... more>>

Simple Version: MC has hidden OP powers. Hired to solve mysteries by an unknown powerful benefactor. Gathers bunch of girls while off duty. Harem-seeking during the day, badass at night.

A/N: You can also check this story out on RoyalRoad which I have began posting on RoyalRoad under the name Hikufalafel. Feel free to support me on Patreon @ www.patreon.com/enroitzal

New chapter every Wednesday and Sunday (MST), unless complications come up. <<less

In which a well-intentioned Earthling with all the idealism of a Disney princess decides to bring some much-needed civility to the cutthroat world of cultivation... with social media.... more>>

Long Synopsis: “Choose wisely, for choice is what makes the Cultivator.”

That was the one true maxim of this world where the law of the jungle reigned supreme. Where the strong flayed the weak to take what they desired. Where the heavens weaved stories on behalf of their favoured children, using all else as mere pawns for their means. For aeons unchanged did the cultivation world remain, with traditions and taboos set in stone.

But that’s ancient history.

The flickering screen showed the Red Heavens Supreme Patriarch live-streaming his Dao of the Sigma Tyrant Podcast, the Nine-tailed Celestial Vixen kickstarting the Nine-by-ninth-wave Feminism, and the Trans-cended Cisgolden Buddha hustling his Self-help pyramid scheme to his untold number of followers.

Even the Foreign Gods and Immortal Devils came down to lurk beneath the dark web 24/7, illegally trading pirated video-game mods and contraband mp4 files for the newest fad Crypto-spirit stone.

Finally, deciding enough was enough, the mortals rose up, armed in all-caps, and cancelled every cultivator online for even the slightest microaggression, triggering the conservative heavens to bend the knee, or be demonetised.

When he was but a mortal, Yung—previously Jung—a soul adrift from a far gentler world- had merely asked this innocent question: “Is such cruelty truly necessary?”

“No!” He judged; his modern sensibilities would not allow it. In a world where he could cultivate to be anything, he chose to be kind. Thus, standing upon the shoulders of all the great thinkers of Earth, and with the help of his rich foxy sweetheart, he had set out with a dream to make the heavens merciful.

But alas, lady fate was fickle after all.

Yung turned the television off with a confused, ashamed, and profoundly remorseful heart.

He had achieved his dreams. But at what cost?

Disclaimer: This fiction may contain descriptions of explicit sexual (and erotic) acts, long character arcs, philosophical discourses, irrationality over logic, partisan idealism, and other adult themes, all towards being a hopefully gratifying (fun) and emotion-packed story.

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Ethan Parker's life takes a dark turn just when he glimpses a glimmer of hope. After stumbling upon a bag filled with money, he falls victim to a merciless attack by his fellow homeless companions. It's a cruel twist of fate at the very moment he thought everything was turning for the better. But as the darkness of death closes in, an unexpected savior appears - a cat he had rescued not long before.... more>>

This feline harbors an otherworldly secret. It speaks to Ethan and offers him a second chance at life. Desperate and hopeful, Ethan accepts without hesitation. In the blink of an eye, he awakens in a new body.

His newfound existence unfolds in Hikarimura, a city governed by powerful clans, including the enigmatic Noroi clan. Satoru, a member of this clan, saves the previous owner of the body from the brink of death and offers Ethan a place in their family. Along with this new identity comes a new name - Ren Noroi.

Determined not to squander his second chance, Ren sets his sights on a brighter future. The promise of becoming a candidate, a prestigious title awarded to the city's finest young warriors after an annual competition, lures him into a journey of self-discovery and growth. But nothing is ever as it seems. The web of lies and mysteries stretches far and wide.

Also on RoyalRoad. <<less

Eden is the most beautiful being in existence.
That's it...... more>>

Could Moe save the world? Or would Moe end it?
(Slow start, not a normal isekai.)
[Also being posted on Royal Road.] <<less

Grant, twenty years old, was tired of being a prisoner to his job, parents, and city. He had been fed to believe all of it was deserved. The thought of breaking free from his current life felt undeserved. But his ability to tolerate everything was wearing thin; he was about to crack. He began to wonder that maybe all the blame put on him wasn't entirely his fault.... more>>

A coworker told him about a small village, Lyros, where he could move. The price seemed too good to be true. Despite that foreboding feeling, he decided to leave his previous life behind. Could Lyros bring him the freedom he pursued? Or was it just another place that would take hold of him, refusing to let go?

Chapters will be posted every Monday and Thursday.

Cover Art by twitter.com/DaisukeSenpai1 <<less

The funniest harem cultivation is here! ... more>>

Sword Saint Ji Yuan has just breakthrough to the lofty seventh realm saint level after a period of 100 years. When he returns to his celestial clan where he was once the Sword Saint, he has found out that many things have changed.

The worst thing had happened to him; he had lost his beautiful beard and in the Desolate Celestial Fraternity, a beardless cultivator is to be scorned and despised!

This is actually a xianxia romance story about an unromantic cultivator who likes his beard and the romantic leading maidens who all hates his beard.

There are a total of seven celestial levels in order to cultivate as a celestial cultivator; Practitioner, Master Practitioner, Enlighten Celestial, Immortal Celestial, Golden Celestial, Golden Supremacy and Sacred Saint. <<less

In the dark alleys of New Hong Kong a Victorian woman was found murdered. Richard Pearson, the detective in charge, will have to follow the evidence through back alleys, cyber scavengers, megacorp CEOs and black market deals. But Pearson is secretly struggling with a brain implant disease that renders him unable to use remote bodies; for a murder detective, not being able to use an avatar is an occupational risk.... more>>

Meanwhile, a young lesbian stripper unknowingly becomes the heir to the family fortune. In a matter of days, her chaotic life and circumstances attract the attention of the wrong people: Ambitious aristocrats, gold diggers, corrupt federal agents... and a rogue android on the loose.

What to expect:

* A slow start (around 6 chapters) showcasing the main characters' daily lives
* Detailed worldbuilding (perhaps too detailed at first) with ample exposition
* Morally ambiguous characters with scarring pasts, unresolved issues, and family drama
* An anthro aristocracy consisting mostly of wolves and canids.
* Intrigue between different factions of society, unexpected plot twists and at least one murder mystery
* A global back story whose hints are scattered throughout the novel
* More realistic depictions of sex and complicated relationships
* Heterosexual romance between the detective and a femme fatale
* A tumultuous lesbian romance between two consenting women, altho one's much younger
* A gender-diverse, LGBT, multiracial cast
* Comfort, cathartic scenes and characters who are actually kind at the right moment
* The detective's view of a futuristic dystopian society
* Cyberpunk. Lots of cyberpunk.
* Buddy-cop interactions
* Some fast-paced action scenes
* Occasional scene of fascists having their asses kicked.

What NOT to expect:

* Badass, overpowered protagonists to fulfill the reader's power fantasies
* Shonen battles
* Saving the day with the power of friendship
* Stupid misunderstandings that would get solved if everyone just decided to communicate
* Unnecessarily long love triangles
* Clear distinction between good and evil, right and wrong
* Toned-down fluff and romance that parents would buy for their teenage kids

Content warnings:

* Mentions of suicide / suicide attempts
* A racist and xenophobic society (not the protagonists)
* (Frustrated) sexual assault from the victim's POV
* Mentions of: sexual abuse, torture, human trafficking
* Android slavery
* Sexual situations, night clubs, prostitution, a sexually liberated society
* Characters with sexual biomodifications (e.g. futanari)
* Occasional explicit sex scenes <<less

Haruno Ishikawa, a 18 year-old senior high school student died on his way to a convenience store. But suddenly, a dream came upon him and as soon as he wakes up, he was reincarnated to the world of his favorite simulator game. "Doki-Doki Literature Club".... more>>

Before reading this, please check the "Before Story Arc, it shows the past life of the main character. Also, if you play DDLC Mods and stuff, that is pretty much the concept I use here. Enjoy! Also, there are huge plot twists. Wink wink. <<less

Starlight Academy is a large-scale learning institution where the students go about independent daily life within the school's isolated community. There, Yuko Maeda has recently... more>> started her first year in high school, expecting the peaceful days within the walls of the academy to continue. However, one night after encountering an otherworldly creature, Yuko finds herself with gaps in her memory, and questions about her true nature begin to arise. Dragged into a conflict greater than she can imagine, how will Yuko deal with her new circumstances? <<less

There's a hierarchy, places among all lives in the universe.... more>>

Primitive animals, intelligent mortals, their kings, and then their gods. Then there are their gods' gods, being so powerful that even they can’t touch.

However, to all of these being, there’s one thing they know, but don’t remember. One thing they all fear and respect, but will inevitably forget.

The white shadow in the corner of their eyes, the whispers behind their ears, the tiny voices inside their head, guiding them, manipulating them, leading the course of the history of the universe to its desired destination.

The All-Knowing One who always watches over the whole of existence.

Ever since the beginning of time, a grand library has a record of every action, every thought, every emotion, every intent and every word ever spoken by anything. Every feat ever accomplished, every failure, every concept that has ever been conceived and every second of every life is in there.

The archive of books that has reality recorded onto its page.

And the recorder, its elusive master, the watcher of fates and the writer of destiny who has been observing all life from the very beginning—is a human.

Welcome—to the Conceptors Grand Archive.
Everything you know and more is in there.

(A certain [Self-Aware Fictional Character] recruits the help of an 'ordinary' failed author from Earth in the 21st century to help him create a new version of the universe. But as the Protagonist and the Antagonist continue to argue about how the story should end, the grip of [False Entropy] grows ever stronger.)
(Slow start, very non-standard plot.)
[Temporary: The story is currently undergoing a fairly major rewrite, updating slowly, probably shouldn't read it, but if you're curious I can't stop you.] <<less

[BOOK 1: The Spiral]... more>>

Seventeen-year-old Phoenix Newman is mysteriously thrown into another dimension at the behest of God. Within, there is one goal: reach the Spiral first or die trying. Simple enough, right? Except he isn't alone; there are thousands of other players, each harnessing the power that God bestowed upon them, doing their absolute best to reach the same objective.

To solve the mystery of this world, Phoenix must first look to the future, to the creator, to the omnipotent, and then to his past, to his family, and to the friends with whom he shared his joy.

But one memory stands out among the rest—that of a teenage girl. His best friend—Alex Ramiro. He needs to find her . . . but the thing is . . . there can only be ONE winner, and he has absolutely no clue where to look . . . <<less

>> The story of a soldier and a rebel as they unravel the mysteries, plots, and lies of everything they've ever known. ||BL Fantasy Adventure||... more>>

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The world is shadowed in the remnants of its past splendor; Creator's splendor. When the One True God fought Envier to stop him from destroying humanity, many of the glorious temples and towers that Creator had helped build were destroyed. After subduing him, she secluded herself away in heartbreak and the ruins were left; tragic monuments of grandeur humanity can never recreate.

Kiol is the Society's best soldier. He killed the Cult of Envy's leader and eradicated her nest. He does what he's told without question and his targets always fall—without exception. Until he chases down Nirin in the middle of a raid, the boy whose life he spared once already and finds himself inexplicably saving again. He feels a connection to Nirin unlike anything he's felt before, even knowing the boy is a cultist and a rebel. But bringing Nirin into his life engenders a complex web of emotions, secrets, and lies that changes Kiol's life forever and forces him to question everything he's ever been told. <<less

Tannel died young, yet his legacy as a mage remains unparalleled. A prodigy in the magic of machinery, his techniques have not been fully replicated three hundred years after his passing, and the creation of an artificial life has never been successfully attempted again. But the greatest of his deeds was one that cost him his life, a sacrifice that he made willingly to halt a catastrophe, though then he did not yet understand the true extent of the threat to the entire world.... more>>

Never did he expect that he would yet live again. Nor would he have wished for it, for the terrible price for his second chance was paid by his own family, who had taken on his mantle of sacrifice in his absence. Centuries have passed and the world is no longer as he once knew it. The body he now inhabits was someone else's, and even the nature of his own existence eludes his understanding. But what has not changed is the weight of his responsibilities.

But it is also his chance to tackle the threats that remain, that had forced him to make the ultimate sacrifice, to solve the mysteries that he never had the time to unveil, but which nonetheless would not let him rest at peace. With ancient things on the move and numerous magics at work that evade his comprehension, these are challenges to his pride that can't be left unanswered.

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I'm releasing three chapters per week, trying to stick to a Tuesday - Thursday - Sunday schedule, but not really worrying about the exact time of the releases. <<less

Lilith, a snarky, hyperactive fourteen-year-old just wants to join a guild, go on adventures and do fun things. But first, she has to pass the annual Adventurer’s exams requiring her to compete against other examinees and examiners in a myriad of games ranging from freeze tags, arm wrestling, battle royales and... Poker? What the heck is poker? ... more>>

Together with a rude fox boy she meets along the way, she’ll need to strategize, brute force and cheat her way through the precarious exams where little seems to be against the rules. Join her on her journey of uncovering the darker secrets within the guilds, explore the various themed territories, and...

Kill the guild leader of the number one guild in the world!

Wait. Why the heck would she do that?

Because a woman inside her head told her to. Who is this woman anyways? She seems like a massiveeee prick.

Onward!

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[A/n: Do note, this is not a LitRPG but the setting just features a game-like world. This novel adopts heavily on some of my favourite anime tropes like Hunter x Hunter, Fairy tail and Naruto that have inspired me to start on this project! :D Also posted on Royal Road!] <<less