King Einar, the astonishing king of the great and only continent, one day decided to choose a new heir to his kingdom from among his five most precious sons. ... more>>

By giving each of them different duties, King Einar did something unchangeable and unimaginable that day. He gave them an order and not only a task or a quest to accomplish, but he also wanted his sons to accomplish their duty with maturity, with honor, and with pride.

But nothing, he wanted to do went in order, just because of his son. The eldest and most powerful brother, "Yores", opposed this situation. He decided that it would be better, if the King gave them a second chance. But everything was chosen, and he found himself another solution to conquer his biggest rival.

Lost, against anything that he wanted to win.

So he made a deal with the most powerful lineage, "The Apocalypse Lineage," to take the throne. And by obtaining power, he started a rebellion.

After Yores took the throne, he ruled the people in such a manner for years, damaged many relationships and made himself the evilest person to ever be seen. But even his reign, came to an end.

A wolf descendant, one of the strongest lineage's people, challenged Yores. Jiro, the strongest person among bloodlines. He was so brave, so strong, and so dauntless. He was someone who changed many things. The Battle of Jiro and Yores continued for three days exactly, and their battle, being heard all over the continent, changed the entire world.

But the real story to be told was only beginning.... <<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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There are more than 30+ Advanced Chapters there.
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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

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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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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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

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

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

Expectations suck and young Edwin knows it better than most. Born the youngest son of the second wife of a retired adventurer turned village guardian, he feels his life is being taken away from him, being shaped by what others want him to do.... more>>

His grandfather expects him to succeed in his life’s work as village head, his father expects Edwin to be better than him, and his older brother expects him to just drop dead.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨?

He’s the weakest and most untalented of his siblings, whatever he can do. Surely his older "grumpier" half-brother and "Unique" half-sister can do better.

If it was up to him, he would go out and brave the dangers of the world, dread wolves, dragons, giant sand worms, and gargantuan sea serpents. He would fight them all and live many adventures, turning his name into legend.

Sadly, things hardly go the way we want them to.

Lucky for him, the recent arrival of a mage to the coastal town of Hillside has given Edwin an opportunity, a chance that may change his life forever as outside forces play in the background with the delicate balance maintaining the peace.

Edwin will now give it his all to journey through the path of magic while learning about the people in his life and the circumstances that lead to his birth.

𝘞𝘢𝘪𝘵, 𝘸𝘩𝘰’𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘨𝘪𝘳𝘭? 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘺 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘯𝘴?!

Very Irregular update schedule <<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

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

The earth shattered violently on that fateful day, unleashing swarms of supernatural mosquitos with a bite that imbued powers - and Jamaica would never be the same.... more>>

When a massive earthquake rocks the island, deep fissures rupture open spewing forth Coco Mosquitos carrying a mysterious parasitic venom. Those bitten find themselves unalive or gifted with incredible abilities - shape-shifting, dreadlock lightning, and more.

But with these powers come great responsibility, and enemies arise to spread chaos. Now a group of gifted youths must embrace their destiny as Jamaica's next generation of heroes to defend their homeland from the dark forces threatening its future.

A/N: Some dialogues are written in Jamaican dialect to capture the authenticity of the island's language. However the overall narrative is in standard English, which retains its readability. For better understanding of the dialect, you can view the basic glossary at the link below, but as you read the story, you'll come to grasp it very quickly.

Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/88160246 <<less

Our main character, Reo van Dijck, tries to survive in a world where magic-spells are stored in game-like-cartridges. Only a few lucky ones can use them though. These chosen ones are venerated and worshipped like celebrities, unbelievable riches lie only a single dungeon-exploration away for them, they are called Machia. ... more>>

What will happen to our protagonist when he awakens as a Machia and discovers that he can actually program these magic-cartridges?...

The Earth also changed drastically since the dungeons appeared, how could it not? These unknown, giant towers suddenly started spewing out hordes of fiends and monstrosities. Only The Machia were able to defend against these attacks on humanity. Countries were destroyed, safe-havens were build and then yet again destroyed. Eventually humanity adapted, like it always does. The economy was rebuild and centered around these new towers, these dungeons, the treasures they hold outweigh their dangers. Life is relatively safe again, for most at least…

Read about Reo’s exploits, an immigrant from the Netherlands, as he tries to honor his dead parents and… find love? Establish a Guild?! Live the Ideal Harem life?!! BECOME PIRATE KING?!!! Okay maybe not that last one, but Reo will definitely leave his mark behind on this world full of mystery.

This story features romance, comradery, an interesting power system and a post-apocalyptic world with amusing characters, what more do you want?! No seriously, I’m always open to constructive feedback.

This story also displays my interpretation of a magic-coding-language (based on JAVA). Although knowledge about coding helps, you can also enjoy the story without it 😊. <<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

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

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 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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Juuto Sakai was living a relatively uneventful, but content life. Freshly promoted to being the manager during the night shift at his 8-Twelve convenience store, he's gotta train a new employee. However, there's something up with her, and she's not alone either.... more>>

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Image is made from Waifu Labs, with edits done by me. <<less

An RPG gamer who played the cultivation VRMMORPG ‘The Immortal’ for years, finds himself teleported to a parallel world that resembled the game greatly. He takes on the body of his ascended online character, only to find the once thriving Heaven's in ruins, the thousand year old sects nothing but ancient memories. Follow him as he sets out on a journey to find out the reasons behind his teleportation, and hopefully unveil the mystery of the tragedy that struck the heavenly realm.... more>>

Cover made by the best artist ever, @erinm_arte! Go follow her on Instagram! <<less

A genius necromancer? A dead dracolich? A failed plot to free a powerful being?... more>>

Welcome to a crazy history of a man with a mysterious past, who finds himself in an entirely different world, involved in a grand plan he never wished to be a part of. His only memories - a white room, and a field of blue flowers. He will have to find his identity and his purpose while trying to deal with the mess he never asked for. Using the system he was granted, and the cast of various characters tagging along the ride, including the necromancer who raised him from the dead, a weeb undead, and a goat-dragon-goblin zombie…

A beautiful mess orchestrated by a mad god of games and chaos himself. <<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

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

*This fanfiction contains spoilers for Danganronpa 1, 2 and Danganronpa V3.*
Kaede Akamatsu woke up inside an unknown dormitory bedroom and met her friend Shuichi... more>> Saihara who she thought she would never see again. They exited the room to encounter their friends as well as students from the Hope's Peak Academy's Killing game such as Makoto and Kyoko. Jabberwock Island's Killing game members such as Hajime and Nagito were there too. Soon enough, through the transmitter Monokuma's voice resounded throughout the hall. He ordered them around, most likely planning a malicious game again. <<less

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Living the life of a celebrity wasn't always as glamorous as they made it seem on television. It's full of trials, tribulations, and troubles especially when half the world's population are Demons. A certain event a hundred years ago shattered the barrier between the realms and merged the two worlds. ... more>>

Humans and Demons struggle in their day to day lives, some seeking to rip apart their worlds once again, but sometimes there are those who end up in a Fairy Tale. Two such figures became star-crossed, their fates bound by an obsession.

The wicked stepmother is real and wants to take over the world, using her daughter as her bargaining chip. Except there's a bigger Shark in the water following the stepmother's bloody trail. <<less

Stories are bullets, this platform is a gun.