That's... Not a chest?
A dungeon adventurer feeds the crappiest excuse for a mimic chest she's ever seen.
Things get... interesting.

Witness Valentina Trinidad Esperanza Leon Guerrero's life in Kanbe – a seemingly Utopian city in the year 2255 – as she deals with University, sports, work, friends, an abnormally high libido, and an unexpected visitor in her dreams.
A series of unexpected events force Valentina to take an active role when faced with Kanbe's secret scene and its actors in order to protect her slice of heaven.... more>>

Things to note:
The characters in this story speak a fictional language unless explicitly stated otherwise (lyrics of songs, quotes of popular culture, and other such instances – usually italicized in dialogue – are to be seen as in their original language).
Mc has unorthodox views about gender and sex, being an intersex individual. She identifies as female due to upbringing and personal choice, but purely from a language and legal perspective.
The Mc will be a direct sperm donor in a future arc, meaning she will establish a relationship with a couple who are trying to have a baby. No stealing of loved ones, and affective responsibility will be present.
Lots of conversations. Steamy chapters will be a bit long.
Apologies for bad English. It's my third language.

Warnings:
Instances of racism, xenophobia, slurs of many kinds, and various forms of discrimination will occur throughout the story both by other characters and the protagonist, mostly towards foreigners, and usually as a reaction to intolerance if towards fellow citizens. <<less

For two centuries the Empire has held power. To the west a bloody conflict ensues. To the east, the bastion cities and the Line provide security from the Nomal hordes. ... more>>

Cain finds himself inducted into the Institute, where he trains with other boys and girls his age to serve at the Line. While he expects to persevere through his mandatory service and live a simple life, he finds that fate truly has never worked in his favor. With shifting powers in the capital, palpable tensions between the Empire and their annexed cities, and growing brash confidence of the Nomal hordes, Cain finds himself in a position he never expected himself in. And nothing could have prepared him for the responsibilities it would entail...

Story by notjune! Heavily inspired by works by Pierce Brown and Brandon Sanderson. This is my first web novel, so please do forgive me for weird story pacing and whatnot. I'll try to post as much as I can. Expect chapters on every Monday unless something comes up. If I have more time, I'll try to post more often. The chapters start slightly short but will get longer as they progress. I also post on Royal Road! Do enjoy! <<less

Sakashima’s economy and everyone’s quality of life are in peril!... more>>

Everyone is blissfully ignorant except Central Bank Chairman Matsuda and those in the highest echelons of government. When the crap hits the fan and the truth can no longer be denied, the Sakashiman people will want answers… and the blood of those responsible!

Fortunately there is a solution. UN-fortunately the only man alive who can help is a broken shell of his former self; a man destroyed in the past by none other than Chairman Matsuda.

Can this man find the strength to let bygones be bygones and lend his aid? What could Matsuda offer our hero in return for his assistance? Can a high-functioning sociopath like Matsuda even be trusted to deliver on his promises?

Find out in… A Palace of Sea Urchins.

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This is a short five chapter 'macroeconomic thriller' with the option of being further extended.

If you enjoy white-collar crime movies like 'The Wolf of Wall Street' or 'The Big Short', give this one a gander!

Also, please consider leaving comments or even a review; so I know what to do more of (...or stop doing). I may revisit this story again in the future and add new chapters if people would like to see more. Happy Scribbling! <<less

Mature content warning: Story contains depictions of violence, gore, and severe psychological illness... more>>

Silas, a young elven soldier, is sent to kill the country’s royal family, who is trying to eradicate the elves from the continent. Unfortunately for Silas, the crown prince is a young child, and Silas is unable to bury his humanity to kill the young boy. Instead, Silas helps the young prince escape, which sets off a chain of events that forever changes both of their lives and intertwines their fates together.

Ten years later, Silas is a hardened soldier and spy, who has buried the events that happened that fateful day. Yet the crown prince, Clarence, has never forgotten Silas's role in his life. This leads the pair into a spiral of hate, war, and revenge as they try to piece together the Yursear Kingdom.

1v1, (slow) slow-burn romance focusing on plot, hate to love, protagonist shou.

Your Majesty, the King © Cat Masseuse and Hunny Bee. All rights reserved. Any reposting, sale, translation, etc. without permission is prohibited. Please contact the authors with questions. Cover art by Cat Masseuse. <<less

Young Caleb is called to fight a war in a place he's never heard of.

All Oscar Bromley wants is a little peace and quiet. An alchemist with no friends, family, or aspirations, Oscar has consigned himself to a life of misanthropy. Unfortunately, his vampiric half is acting up. Haunted by hungers he cannot control, violent intrusive thoughts, and an alter ego that hunts at night, it seems there's no one to save him.... more>>

Or so he thought.

Alabastra Camin is a thieving urban folk hero and adventurer extraordinaire. She, and her partners in crime Faylie and Tegan, are Oscar's (begrudging) old acquaintances, shop regulars, and thorns in his side... Yet they may just be the key to solving his blood curse. They're intent on taking him on an adventure, where they'll lie, steal, cheat, uncover a dark plot of conquest, rediscover some buried personal truths, and maybe even fall a little bit in love.

Whether he likes it or not.

Witch Hunt is a web serial set in a gaslamp fantasy world, where swords and sorcery meet speakeasies and swank. Expect gratuitous violence, industrialization, explorations of personal autonomy, trans rights and trans wrongs, the rising tide of authoritarian control, strange magic, and magic strangers.

Updates every 5 days. <<less