(Based on an image prompt) This is a short story about one cosmic being trying to find the place and time to have a party with some friends — once some said friends can be made.... more>>

Written by MrSimple
Edited by Trismegistus Shandy <<less

Sciolyn is the central continent in a large disconnected world where the art of magic lies dormant, disappearing thousands of years ago in a great war between Men and Elves. Many of the ancient Elves left the broken land, disappearing in portals and never to return, until now...... more>>

Tycon is a wanderer - a bounty hunter who makes a living bringing in degenerates and criminals to face the full extent of the law. He takes a job as he would any other, it seemed simple enough; Capture or kill three criminals but he soon finds himself following a spiral of events that lead to the re-emergence of monsters and magic and the return of the ancient Elves.
The world will burn before they see Men above them once again.
With dreams that follow him like a shadow and a looming threat incoming, will he decide to stop it or turn his back on the humans after a lifetime of prejudice against the remaining elves?

The cover image was commissioned by me and drawn by Abesdrawings, you can find him on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AbeDaSquid.
This is the first draft. <<less

Something are destined to happened, but when someone outside of it stir things up it caused an unexpected strings of events.... more>>

The Hero and Demon Lord are forced to reborn ever so often, and continue to battle for eternity.

... What? Messing with the Demon Lord’s Rebirth? That sounds interesting! How exactly? One must wondered how doing so will changes the destined path...

Two soul combined into one.
Shunned and changes.
Transported without tension. <<less

Nine years ago, beings who look like anime girls seemingly started appearing in the world. Known as the "Kinrae", they live among us, quietly and peacefully.... more>>

Sean Kurtz, a young man with a past he'd rather forget, has idolized the Kinrae since they first arrived. He eagerly enrolls in an anthropology class that studies the Kinrae through the use of strange devices allowing human beings to emulate their appearance. His experiences with these devices will change the way he sees those around him, how they see him, and enable a future for Sean far different than his past.

Author's note - Story is set in 2013. Full cover art by Alexis Rillera (anirhapsodist) on Deviantart. <<less

Friends Neil and Mayu find themselves drawn into a series of anime worlds when they buy drawings from a mysterious vendor at a convention.... more>>

Cover art is by Mysticswordman21 - https://www.deviantart.com/mysticswordsman21/ <<less

A Mitsuaki Ryuu college student, which is due to his obsession of Anime and RPG games he became socially awkward, dislikes to socialize, he does... more>> not have much friends, he wishes about being transported to another world which he can use magic, be surrounded by cute girls, go to adventures, and live in a world full of mystery. He always experience bad dreams. One day he overslept in his last period of class, and an unexpected has happen, his dream became true. <<less

If you were told there was another unseen world hidden in plain sight, would you believe that?... more>>

If you were told invisible otherworldly beings pulled the strings in the background for their own sick and twisted amusement, could you accept that?

Of course not!

Diogenes Genovese, a man of science who denies the unbridled reign of gods and demons, struggles through the adversity and opposes the unjust world he finds himself a part of.

Bombarded by a string of ever escalating calamities and disasters, his beliefs are tested; pushed to never before seen extremes, while surrounded by a slew of lunatics, he seeks out the truth of the irrational world we live in.

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Izzie is a self-described mad scientist who spends most of her time in her workshop, creating outlandish machines. But the success of her most ambitious... more>> invention - a device that can answer what-if questions about the future - coincided with the collapse of her oldest friendship. When her best friend shows back up to ask to use the machine one last time, will that spell the end of their relationship forever? Or will it lead to something unexpected and new? <<less

Mu, the world that exists parallel to our own. It is a world that harbors shadowy manifestations of people's feelings called Nullities. ... more>>

One day, Fragments, dimensions that connect Mu to the real world, begin manifesting in Shiroki City. With that comes disappearances of people who never return.

Kazuki Arata, like most people, dismisses the explanations for those disappearances as urban legends. However, with the appearance of the transfer student Sayaka Uehara and his unexpected trip to a Fragment, the wheels of fate begin to turn on this new chapter of his life. <<less

A young woman, naked and delirious from fever, appears on the streets of Tondzaosha, Idaho while a dark cloaked figure lurks in the darkness. She... more>> bears a sword, containing a power the likes of which the world has never seen. This weapon could bring salvation or it could spell certain doom for everyone. <<less

In a place just a little left of normal time and space, you can find Kersi's. Most find it by accident. There are, of course, other ways to find it. Don't bother checking for hours. Kersi's is always open...... more>>

Kersi's, a place of entertainment and diversion for hungry and curious people, gods, and those things in between, welcomes all. A group of unlikely friends from throughout the multiverse meet there on Friday evenings to blow off a little steam...and other things.

[This was originally a part of the shorts collection but I decided it was too long and opted to give it a separate listing, so it is easier to reference later in crossovers and possible sequels.] <<less

Andy's family house has been a weight on him ever since the illness and death of his parents. While tending to it one day, he discovers an extra door in the house where none should exist. Venturing through it, he finds himself on a journey deep into a surreal world full of painful secrets contained within those familiar walls. ... more>>

Cover art is a modified version of this stock - https://pixabay.com/illustrations/door-doors-fantasy-wall-floor-1896503/ <<less

Three weeks after the first series of incidents concerning Mu, life has settled down for Kazuki Arata. Along with his new friend, he has eased into a new life as an Awakener, special people with access to the other dimension and Armaments, weapons manifested from the soul. ... more>>

Meanwhile, Miki Amagi finds herself in front of emotional crossroads. With a class trip to Tenka Peak looming over the horizon for the students of Fuyusato Academy, she tries to come to terms with her feelings for both her childhood friend and the transfer student.

A new threat looms in the shadows, and along with it lies more answers to Mu and Nullities. It is a school trip to remember for Kazuki and the group in Fractal Plane's second volume! <<less

The story has now been moved to Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B098PLR27F... more>>

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Author's Word:

This story is not a comedy. Now, don't get me wrong, my dear reader; it is funny. Hell, it has even been called downright hilarious by a couple of readers that may or may not have been my mother. But in essence, it is not purely comedy, in the same way that it is not purely tragedy. The Crab Fighter is just an intense story. Sometimes you will laugh like a ticklish hyena and sometimes you will cry as if you're reading this on onion paper. Your blood will boil, you will feel sympathy, pity, and passion, and that's all part of the deal. If you're into that, read ahead.

Now, I know what you're thinking. These are rather bold claims. Can I truly support them?

Oh, my dear reader. I most certainly can. Welcome aboard.

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Synopsis:

A man wakes up in an unknown, fantastical world with blue screens, levels, classes, and absolutely no idea of who he is. Did I mention giant crabs? Worst of all, a series of unfortunate circumstances lead to him adopting an... uncomfortable... name.

In his struggle to survive, he will fight his way through crab dens, forests, towns, and sewers. He will befriend barbaric orcs and smug outcasts, sneakily sneak into the enemy's heart of operations, fight against monsters and stand for what is right. Besides, if he just so happens to amusingly and quite epically turn the world on its head while doing so... Eh, it happens.

But all that is only provided he survives his first day in the world of Peras. Will he live and thrive, enjoying an epic lifetime of razor-sharp adventure and manly brotherhood? Or will he be turned into crab food on the very first day of his existence?

And what's a modern-day sailor doing there?!

Join our unfortunately named friend and find out... Adventure's waiting!

~Reject humanity, return to crab~

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Meta-sypnosis:

A high-fantasy LitRPG adventure, focusing a bit more on the 'Lit' and less on the 'RPG' for later chapters. We mainly follow the MC's adventures, but significant emphasis is also given to a small, sometimes rotating cast of other characters. While the story's main genre is definitely an adventure, the theme is dynamic, with different chapters ranging from epic, to wholesome, to hilarious, to dark and action-packed.

Updates are weekly, 06:00 GMT every Sunday. This story is also posted on RoyalRoad.

Please give me feedback, friends, and enjoy! Or, you know... don't. Your call.

Why are you still reading this? I'm running out of words! Just go read the first chapter, goddamnit. <<less

After painful confessions and reconciliation with Miki Amagi, Kazuki Arata and Sayaka Uehara welcomed a new addition to the team. However, things would get complicated for Kazuki due to the appearance of a temporary transfer student. This time, in the form of Yui Kimura, the idol rising through the ranks, who will be having her first solo show in a week's time.... more>>

Being classmates with the hottest idol in town is no easy task, especially one as cheeky and upfront as Kimura. However, beyond the glamor and the fanfare of stardom lies a complicated web of feelings that no one is aware of.

This idol is more than meets the eye, and she holds a secret that will forever change Kazuki and friends' understanding of the world of Nullities. <<less

With late July comes the highly-anticipated annual school event, the Fuyusato Grand Festival. Having put the incident at the Chronodome behind them, the main trio look ahead to this event.... more>>

In the midst of the preparations for the festival and sports extravaganza, Kazuki runs into an uncharacteristically worried Akane Fujiwara in the library with a surprising question for him.

A request, coming out of the left field, sets him on a collision course with his past and his enmity with Reijy Ishida.

Meanwhile, Guren Izaya sets forth the next step of his plans, approaching the troubled heir to the Ishida Conglomerate with an offer. Lines are drawn, and some of Mu's secrets unravel in the fourth volume of Fractal Plane. <<less

Faize watched as Lymle departed. He looked down at his fingers, which touched the gossamer softness of Lymle's hair. He remembered that when he tilted... more>> her head so she faced him, they were almost kissing distance away. Faize then pressed the tips of his fingers against his lips to calm his beating heart. <<less

Victory in the Temple of Recollections came at a steep price. Still reeling from the loss, Kazuki and his female Awakener friends begin the road to recovery. Surrounded by people with fragmented memories and an unprecedented change in Shiroki City, they try to come to terms with their new reality.... more>>

Miyuko Sadohara finally decides to make her move. Determining that the time is right, she gathers Kazuki and his friends to open up about her recollections, a story of a time long past.

With a clash against Guren Izaya and Euphoria on the horizon, how would everyone take to Ms. Sadohara's revelation? The origins of Mu and the greatest Nullities get revealed, and with combustible elements all converging in the grand hotel complex Samsara, loyalties are tested as the decisive battle draws closer! <<less

She wakes up in a strange grey world with no recollection of who she is. As the world's denizens welcome her in, memories begin to return one by one. She relives her past while struggling to make sense of the present, and a monster that threatens to attack only worsens the situation. Can she wear a smile like some others in the grey world, or will she be left with the despair her returning memories pile on her?... more>>

Author Note:
The release schedule will be planned to be one chapter a week. <<less

In the ordinary world of the UK, Gilliam, a self-proclaimed nerd, is unexpectedly thrust into a realm of swords and sorcery after a life-altering encounter with a truck. To his surprise, he wakes up in a new world, not as a novice, but as a powerful mage already entangled in a prophetic destiny.... more>>

From day one, Gilliam is aware of a prophecy that designates him as the world's saviour, wielding unprecedented magical prowess. As he delves into the mysteries of this fantastical realm, Gilliam grapples with the implications of his extraordinary abilities, seeking to understand the true nature of the impending calamity he is destined to avert.

Initially focused on honing his mastery of magic and establishing connections with the diverse inhabitants of this magical land, Gilliam's tranquil existence takes a drastic turn. A demonic invasion sweeps across the world, forcing him to reconsider his role in the prophecy. As the chaos unfolds, Gilliam discovers that the key to salvation lies in an unexpected journey – a perilous expedition into the heart of the demon world.

With allies at his side, Gilliam must navigate the dangers of the demonic realm, confronting the malevolent lord orchestrating the invasion. The true test of his power, alliances, and understanding of the prophecy awaits him as he strives to thwart the impending catastrophe and fulfil his destiny. Join Gilliam on an epic adventure where the threads of fate are woven with magic, mystery, and the unwavering resolve of an isekai mage.

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Overpowered protagonist in an Isekai setting.
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This started as a story to develop magic in my setting but became a hobby that I do for fun.

I’ll be glad for any input or thoughts, but I’m by no means a professional. :) <<less

Part-time witch and full-time ditz Carrie Rider can't believe her luck when the leader of her new coven, Amaranth "Moonsilver" Dawson, pulls some strings to... more>> liven up their study-abroad trip in Germany. Carrie's excited to get an early look at a new archaeological site and practice real witchcraft with a coven for the first time--and just maybe, summon the Devil? But as the night grows longer, she may find she has less in common with these so-called witches than she thinks... <<less

Status: Completed... more>>

Kato spends his days as a mercenary, until one day a mission goes awry. During the last steps of his mission, he is betrayed by his employer and is shot for dead. Left to the whims of fate. He awakes in a pit of corpses, and wakes up as Robert Oswald, an Enforcer working for the Commission Against Supernatural Entities who has fallen after going after a den of cultists.

Now a member of CASE, Kato must adjust to his new residence in a city-state known as Saint Lucius, a city where corruption and crime runs rampant despite its peaceful exterior. If not for one of the many crime syndicates on the City, Kato also constantly finds himself at odds with the declining supernatural entities and the occult.

As he struggles to abandon his past—and adjusting to this alternate world where some things are different from what knew off. He must quickly find the resolve to accept his place in this world and his new identity.

But things doesn't simply go his away...

*Updates Every Week* <<less

The trip to the grand hotel complex Samsara opened old scars and created new wounds. Even after losing their most reliable ally and friend, Kazuki and the rest of the team have little time to regroup as Euphoria begins to move-closing upon the identity of the Magna Arbiter's host.... more>>

On his way back, Kazuki sees himself in yet another complication. Finding a dejected Sana on the streets, he and Hikari offer her a respite in their home, and mysteries unravel as the two's solace slowly uncovers the greatest secret within her fragile heart.

Hikari Arata. Sana Kurashiki.

The two girls' destinies entwine with the world of Awakeners and Nullities in the sixth volume of Fractal Plane. <<less

Daniel Corners takes a shortcut that changes his world when he accidentally stumbles into an ancient estate managed by an unusual group of people.... more>>

Wrought Iron is my project for National Novel Writing Month, November 2022. For more information about NaNoWriMo, check out https://nanowrimo.org/

In the spirit of NaNoWriMo, Wrought Iron's chapters will be published solely as a first draft (cursory spellchecking and editing-while-writing notwithstanding). If you see a plot hole or a problem with the story structure, feel free to point it out. If I decide to do an edited pass of Wrought Iron, I'll definitely take it into consideration. <<less

In another world, the gods don't choose to remain silent and unseen. They heal amputees, restore sight to those without eyes, and impose full mental... more>> capacity on those with cognitive disabilities. This is however not given without a price. This snippet from an autobiographical work from the other world tells the story of a woman whose mind was enhanced, but at a cost. <<less