After the great collapse, the grand city of Argia remains a spiraling city that beacons all in the world to its walls. A land thought holy and cursed and the only place on earth where humanity has chained the devils that ended the world into their will. ... more>>

A city ruled by power, money, and souls. Where great criminal syndicates have gained the power of demons and bent reality to their will, but below it, a new force has arrived the demon hunt that aims to eradicate all demons within the city, they are the only ones that can kill that those cant be killed. To wage war against demons is to wage war again the city itself and to defeat their enemies they too will have to take on the cruel games of the city, money, power, and souls will call forth a hidden war within the streets.

These are the chronicle of the devil hunters, the man, and woman that have decided to hunt the most powerful demonic rules of the impossible city by calling demons of their own. A vagabond that called for a demon to be unseen in the unforgiving city. A woman that shares her mind with a demon seeking the top of the grand city. A man whose body twisted into an inhuman shape all for the sake of vengeance. All of the hunters seek to destroy the evil within the city. When silent falls whose tale will be sung upon the sky of the city? Who will stand on the top of the last bastion of humanity? A cruel hunt begins among those who sell their soul for the dreams shining on the grand city lights and those who wish to snuff out its light.

Credit cover goes to the talented @meha-k from wattpad <<less

Drawn into the allure of a powerful crime boss, an identity-less young woman discovers an unexpected connection with her, forcing them both to confront their past traumas and redefine their roles in a world of violence and deceit.... more>>

Contains 18+ Sapphic content and a decent amount of fluff, but also some murder, drugs and other illicit themes. (Mentions of rape and sex trafficking.) <<less

Aseri, the parallel world to Earth. In all it's history, rare souls of deceased humans either fell into this world or where reborn in it,... more>> these people are called, the Areiji. An Areiji, the formerly named Saejima Ken (冴島 剣), reborn as Stanley Ryker, enjoyed reliving his youth for the second time in this new world. However, a familiar vile scoundrel yakuza mobster was reborn into this fantasy world as well. He, a murdering, thieving, destructive, bloodthirsty, and psychotic man walked amongst this world too, and he's going to the same school as him. Will Stanley need to step up and deal with him again? <<less

Greg Dozer, better known as Napman, has one simple goal in life: to sleep as much as humanly possible. Unfortunately, his superhuman powers—activated only after long naps—keep dragging him into Neo-Vespera’s chaos. Beneath the city’s gleaming towers lies the Syndicate, a shadowy organization conducting terrifying experiments to create an army of augmented enforcers. Their ultimate plan? A reshaped world under their control.... more>>

Reluctantly joined by Tempo, a brash speedster seeking redemption, and Cora, a tech prodigy with a vendetta, Napman is thrust into a fight he’d rather sleep through. But as they infiltrate Syndicate strongholds, uncovering horrors and truths that hit painfully close to home, Greg realizes he can’t run from responsibility forever.

With every mission, Napman’s powers take a heavier toll on his mind and body, and his reluctance turns into a battle against time. To save Neo-Vespera—and himself—he must rise from his slumber and become the hero he never wanted to be.

In a city ruled by nightmares, only the world’s sleepiest hero can keep the darkness at bay. <<less

In modern-day of a typical metropolis, a city filled with both light of luxury and joy, and the darkness of supernatural occurrences and beliefs. 26-year-old... more>> Valencia is a contract archivist by day and an exorcist by night. Framed for stealing a powerful artifact to prevent a global catastrophe, making her a target for the powerful and corrupted corporation. Valencia finds herself caught in a dangerous game of deceit and ambush. As she seeks refuge, she forms an unexpected alliance with Velchanos. Could he be the one to protect her and help uncover the truth behind what threatens them both? <<less

How do you find justice in a city that doesn’t believe in it?... more>>

Eaverstead, the country's most populous city, is a breeding ground for crime, corruption, and the desperate acts of those struggling to survive.
At its core, two detectives walk different paths: one simply to make a living, while the other pursuing a more sophisticated goal.

- Johan Reed, a private investigator barely scraping by, takes whatever jobs he can get--ranging from finding lost pets to babysitting. He never asks enough questions, until one case goes horribly wrong, trapping him in the consequences of a truth he never should've discovered.

-Evelyn Carter, a young detective, who as a child dreamed of becoming a doctor. But her obligation to honor her late father overshadowed that dream. Despite her sharp mind and the few friends she keeps, she struggles with romance, detests flattery, and often finds herself isolated

Their paths should never have crossed.
But a series of brutal murders, a growing conspiracy, dark organizations, and ghosts of the past will force them together; challenging their morals and redefining their sense of justice. <<less

the series follows (jin tae-hyun) a high school student,down by relentless bullying, decides he's had enough. Determined to fight back, he takes a stand not just for himself, but to dismantle the toxic system that allows bullying to thrive. Balancing his mission for justice with protecting his younger sister, he discovers the courage to confront his fears and inspire change, even as the challenges grow more dangerous.... more>>

as he uncovers deeper truths about the society, friendship. he learns that power is everything. this series explores themes of self-worth, social prejudice, and struggles of fitting into a hyper-violent world <<less

In the lawless underbelly of Redemption City, where gangs reign and the weak perish, Caelan has always been a survivor. But when a chance encounter awakens his resonance power, Devil’s Wish, everything changes. His ability to grant others their deepest desires—at the cost of eternal servitude—makes him both a coveted asset and a dangerous enemy.... more>>

When he saves Cherry, a dangerously unhinged girl with a tragic past and a terrifying Flesh Weaving ability, she becomes his first loyal servant. Together, they navigate a grim world of brutal gang wars, forbidden alchemy, and blood-soaked betrayal. But power in Redemption City is never without its price, and Caelan’s ambitions put him on a collision course with the city’s most ruthless factions—the Gutter Rats, the Iron Vipers, and the elusive upper-city elite.

As Caelan builds his own empire of devoted followers, he must confront the darkness within himself. Is he becoming a savior for the oppressed or a villain with unchecked power? The line between justice and cruelty blurs as every wish granted comes with an inevitable cost—one that may lead him to destroy everything he’s trying to build.

In Redemption City, power corrupts—and Caelan’s path to dominance might just tear his humanity apart.

*Join on my Patreon as I will be updating 4 chapters a week there, while I will only be posting two chapters a week here.*

*This has trigger warning! Read at your own Risk!* <<less

Number Nine is a man who exists on the edge of everything. A ruthless killer, precise and calculating, his actions leave no room for weakness or hesitation. But beneath the silence of his cold exterior lies a fractured past-a web of lies, pain, and memories that he himself doesn't fully understand.... more>>

With a pistol as his only companion, Number Nine drifts through a city teeming with chaos and corruption, an enigma to all who cross his path. He never speaks of his past, never explains his purpose. The world may try to box him in with labels and theories, but he is no one's puppet. Not a monster, not a hero-just a shadow who moves in the space between.

As he moves through the streets, leaving only death in his wake, one question lingers: who is Number Nine, really? And will he ever be more than the sum of his fractured past? <<less

Jin He, a ruthless underworld kingpin, dies and awakens as Yun Jo, a lifeless high schooler bored with existence. When a mysterious system and a brutal fight shake him awake, he finds a new purpose: to rise again, stronger than ever. Armed with ambition, strategy, and newfound power, Yun Jo begins his climb to the top in a world that’s finally worth conquering.... more>>

Questism + Lookism + Manager Kim + Boxer + Weak Hero + Viral Hit (One universe) <<less

The woman, after dying from a crime, and subsequently being sent to hell, makes a deal with the Devil himself and she is sent back... more>> to the world of living as the Devil's Right Hand. With new demonic powers, she is tasked to prepare the world for a demonic invasion. But she couldn't care less for the Devil's plans. She just wants revenge on those who sent her to a place, where pain is your best friend. And she will do anything to get it. While trying to understand her newfound powers and fulfill her promise that she will live to the fullest, she needs to gain power in this new world. And for that, is best a small crime lord. <<less

It was only last year that I realized that the world I had been reincarnated into was the world of the Romantic Comedy book. What's worse, the person I had reincarnated as was someone featured in the book.... more>>

A running gag character who the Main Characters ran into at the most random times, of no use, and who would disappear as quickly as he appeared—an Extra C.

Last year. A year before starting High School.

It was already too late.

Extra C had already become...

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Also on Royal Road <<less

Receiving a phone call in the middle of the night is never a good sign. It either means someone is dead and a hole needs to be dug, or a shipment went wrong somewhere and a driver is stranded. Areannia’s latest night time phone call was no exception.... more>>

Catherine was a name Areannia hadn’t thought of for some time, so when the changeling called her out of the blue. The elf dropped everything she was doing to help her sister with one last job. The problem with ‘just one more load’ is that there’s always another after it or the ‘one more’ turns into a week of agony and many more holes to be dug out in the wilds.

Except this time there’s only one hole to be dug and it has Areannia’s name on it. If you believe Catherine that is. Areannia aims to change that.

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What to expect:

- Science Fantasy.
- Updates every Thursday.
- Slow paced.
- Set 24 years before my vampire story. Doesn't require prior knowledge of the setting.

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Cover art by Not_A_Symphony. <<less

𝐋𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞. 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧, 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠.... more>>

Ian never wanted to be a hero. He was a survivor, a Holloway soldier who knew the rules: obey, don't ask questions, and never trust the enemy. But when a mission goes wrong, and he wakes up in the hands of Avalon Wyndam--the cold-blooded prince of a rival family--his world shatters.

Avalon is everything Ian should hate. Ruthless. Seductive. A monster in silk. But as the lines between captor and captive blur, Ian finds himself drawn to the devil he should despise. Because Avalon doesn't just want power-he wants Ian.

As tensions explode between the Holloway and Wyndam families, Ian must make an impossible choice: betray the man who stole his heart or lose everything he's ever known.

In a city built on blood and secrets, love is the most dangerous weapon of all.

I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com <<less

In a world where power is currency and loyalty is a lie, Takamura Yagami doesn’t just play the game—he owns it.... more>>

From the neon-lit skyline of the north to the lawless underbelly of the south, Takamura has spent years building an empire, striking deals in the shadows while keeping the city’s elite in the palm of his hand. But power is never permanent. It is borrowed, stolen, and bled for.

When a high-stakes expansion threatens to tip the delicate balance of control, every investor, politician, and crime syndicate wants a piece of the action. Enemies watch from the dark, allies whisper behind closed doors, and even the most trusted relationships come with a price.

And in the midst of it all, Takamura must do what he does best—stay five moves ahead, remind the world who he is… and make sure, when the dust settles, he is the last king standing. <<less

*House of Cards* is my story—the story of how my life spun out of control. As the daughter of a mafia boss, I've never been one to simply follow the rules or let others tell me what to do. My father has always trusted me to make my own decisions. That freedom didn't prepare me for Spade.... more>>

I'm not sure what his real name is, or even what he looks like beneath that mask. All I know is that he's obsessed with me and watches from the shadows. I can feel him, always there, pulling strings I had no clue existed. I thought I could handle anything, but Spade is different. He doesn't just want me—he wants to own my heart, body, and soul.

He went to my father, offering an alliance between our two familes—joining the Italian and Russian mafia, something that's never been done before. He had one condition: I marry him. Just like that, my control is ripped away from me like the flimsy piece of paper I never realized it was. I'm trapped in a web of power, family, and a man that's determined to own me, no matter the cost. The worst part? I think I'm starting to feel the same. <<less

When Psyche de la Brechant, a journalism student from outside this world, crosses paths with Kevin, she unknowingly steps into a world of power struggles, hidden agendas, and an invisible war between crime syndicates and corporate elites. Secrets are currency, trust is a gamble, and love is the most dangerous weapon of all.... more>>

Will she survive in a game where the rules are written by those in the shadows, or will she become just another pawn in a war she never saw coming?

Themes: Power, crime syndicates, Slow-Burn Romance, psychological warfare
Genres: Crime Drama | Psychological Thriller | Dark Romance | Character-Driven

*****Content Warning / Trigger Warning*****

This work is intended for mature audiences (20+) only. It contains themes that may be disturbing, morally ambiguous, and emotionally intense, including but not limited to:

- Explicit violence and graphic content
- Psychological and emotional manipulation
- Crime, power struggles, and unethical behavior
- Themes of control, coercion, and moral dilemmas
- Complex character relationships with dark undertones

⚠️ Reader discretion is advised. Some scenes may be triggering or uncomfortable for certain audiences. If you are sensitive to any of the above topics, please proceed with caution. <<less

Auriel spent his entire life playing by the rules. He worked hard, helped others, and believed in the power of the law. The world repaid him with betrayal, exploitation, and, ultimately, with a pitiful death. But fate had other plans. Just as one life ended, another immediately began. He was reborn in a foreign world as a young mercenary, waking up surrounded by corpses, lost in a land where power is taken, not given.... more>>

He knows that to have a fulfilling life this time around, he can't only hope that doing the right thing will be a reward in itself. He knows that he is no hero. And that heroes don't get paid... So, he is done being a pawn. If the world wants to take advantage of him again, he’ll take up the gloves and deal with it—on his own terms.

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Author's notes:

Hey-ho! First things first, this is my first try at writing an anti-hero type of MC. I will try not to do it in the edgy way but more in the "I play by my own rules" type of way as he tries to cut out a slice of pie for only himself in the new world. Of course, not from the get-go, as I want to develop the character gradually, focusing on how his personality blooms and shifts throughout the story. If all goes well, he will slowly grow from a nobody to a proper underworld boss by the end.

As for the current chapter release schedule, it will be Monday-Wednesday-Friday. <<less

A former slave seeking revenge.... more>>

A mystic escaping a violent past.

A burned spy desperate for answers.

A scribe with no history of her own.

When the magic vanished from the land, a mismatched group was sentenced to death by the royal court for a crime they didn't commit. These strangers promptly escaped from a maximum security palace, to the magic-ridden underground. Today, still wanted by the commonwealth, they survive as soldiers of fortune. If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them....maybe you can hire the Shadow Guard.

An A-Team inspired Epic Fantasy.

Adventure, Action and Magic.

About a group of outlaws forced together, with one goal to clear their names. Rescuing princesses, fighting monsters, and tearing apart the underbelly.  <<less

After so much technological advancement, Earth would be very boring to live on, wouldn't it? In this world, the planet has become a lawless land,... more>> while humans continue to be expansionists and want to dominate entire galaxies. However, among all this, there are the criminals who have taken over "abandoned planets" by humans, and the Bounty Hunters, who are paid to hunt them. The problem begins when the best hunter is defrosted after a thousand years of this incessant evolution, and now has to work for people in a way that, in his prime, he would never think of working for. <<less

When Leon is diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, he goes into cryogenic sleep to wait for a suitable treatment to be discovered. What he didn’t expect, however, is to wake up more than 130 years later to a changed world. ... more>>

Gone are diplomatic governments and independent countries. Now, mega-corporations and social status determine your worth in this new order.

And Leon clearly got the short end of the stick.

His disease might be cured, but now there is a whole new type of cancer invading his life. The only difference is that there might not be another way than to face it head-on.

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Update Schedule: 3chs/wk
This story is also published on RoyalRoad.

What to expect:

- Sci-Fi Setting with Inventor/Genius MC

- Plot-focused Story with Fleshed out Characters

- Single Female Lead and Romantic Subplot <<less

Test, test, check, check. Okay... Ekhem... This is working...... more>>

My name is Eclair Vin. One of the Archivists at the Ophelia Institute. Although our organization is still a secret, even the public knows nothing about us... Supposedly... However, we are still open to if you find something strange around you.

Just send your statement or anything connected to it to our– <<less

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 half-vampiric side 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, fantastic modernity, explorations of personal autonomy, trans rights and trans wrongs, struggles against the rising tide of patriarchal authoritarianism, strange magic, and magic strangers.

Updates every 5 days, here or readwitchhunt.net. <<less

Over a decade after getting kidnapped from her family home, sixteen-year-old Taylor has been trained and conditioned for one purpose: murder. But when she ends... more>> up in official hands, she's returned to her former family and must decided to run back to the life of crime and murder she's grown accustomed to, or stay and undo years of conditioning.
(Updating every day for the month of September.) <<less

Summary: Cole Cobalt is just your average orphan who grew up on the streets of Vale and without any other options, eventually clawed his way into a spot in Junior's Gang. He might not have his Aura unlocked yet, but that's not going to stop him from becoming the best damn thief he possible can. Just needs to complete this milk run of a heist first...... more>>

(Always Four Chapters ahead over on my Patreon)

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Archive of Our Own: https://archiveofourown.org/users/CambrianBeckett <<less