Myths have existed for as long as humanity has, to describe that which we could not understand, but almost all of these are told from the human (or some other outsider's) point of view. What if we looked at what the gods were doing, and only caught glimpses of what was happening below, in the world?... more>>

Here we have the tale of the gods, not of Earth, but of a new world, and how they find their own purpose, in the Game of the World.

This story is rather lighthearted, mostly me figuring out how to write characters, so there will be little worldbuilding, because, well... The gods will be doing that. ~æ

<The story is NOT on hiatus, i'm just incredibly slow. Sorry> <<less

A Steampunk/ Gaslamp Fantasy Romance set in the industrial revolution era of a fictional world.... more>>

Magic, mad science, multicultural ambience, and political intrigue all tightly laced up into one corset and powered by the steam of two romances - one F/M and one M/M.

Intended for mature audiences, 18+.

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All creations carry a trace of the maker's ethereal energy, whether deliberately placed in the magical Artifacts made by the Alchemists, or unwittingly left in the handiwork of ordinary people.

Kazia can feel that energy, in both machines and people. She may not be able to do any of the grand magic other Alchemists can, but give her a damaged machine and she can trace its energy to the problem, and know precisely how to repair it. She does have one other ability. One far more dangerous. One she will never acknowledge, and will never use.

Fleeing her villainous father rather than becoming his pawn, Kazia finds a peaceful life on a farm in a neighboring country, where no one knows that she is the daughter of Prince Gorvan Devratha. But with war looming between her birth country of Valesk and her new home in Caedra, how long can that peaceful life last?

She can be safe in the Caedran capital, among the Queen's Alchemists, but will anyone there trust her – especially the handsome but embittered Lord Kelvaran Meratha, who suspects Kazia's father of murdering his family?

Abrizhen is Kazia's older brother. He does his best to play the role of the Prince's good son and heir, but when tasked with retrieving his wayward sister, he must return to the city he'd called home for many of his youthful years. There he'll have to reckon with his past, and finally choose between the life of a dutiful prince, or the welfare of his sister – and the rekindling of an old flame.

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Content/ Mature warnings are on for:

Gore: Nothing terribly extreme. Some bleeding wounds and broken bits, but all limbs remain attached and all innards remain inward.

Sexual Content: It's not all smut all the time, but there is some. I aim for not vague but also not overly lewd. Smut chapters are labeled NSFW. Chapters with very brief smut or just some torrid making out or somesuch are labeled NSFW-ish. All on-screen depictions are consensual, but there are a few passing references to noncon having happened off-screen (not to any MCs).

Strong Language: One character really loves to swear, and could probably construct an entire monologue with just various inflections of the F word. So, yeah, that's on too.

Other CWs: Dark themes (abuse, trauma, ptsd, depression, unhealthy coping mechanisms). Mostly in discussions of past events, but there are a few scenes that may be troubling to some readers. <<less

Only women are trained in the art of demonic summoning, but that hasn't stopped Hawley from keeping a secret from their closest friends. When obsession... more>> with the town's strange claw machines turns to a plan of action, will Hawley have the courage to go through with their convoluted scheme? And when the prize at the end of the claw is a chance to be the person they've always wanted, what will they risk to get it? <<less

I thought my life would end here.... I finally got out of this painful world but no. Fate wouldn't let me die.
Huh .... Who are you, wait I'm a baby? Don't tell me I got reborn !??... more>>

[Is it true that he was reincarnated?]

Or he think so....... <<less

For as long as anyone can remember, humans have been preyed upon by Harbingers, living nightmares which devour dreams and passions and souls, and defended by Keepers. These children alone hold the gift of magic, the wild and wondrous ability to impose emotions over reality and empower their frail bodies with the splendor of their souls. Under their protection, humanity was able to survive and thrive.... more>>

While modern Keepers have come to enjoy a social position somewhere between celebrities and religious idols, very few accept the mantle simply to be a hero. The Messengers of the Goddess Claiasya, spirits charged with awakening the magic in suitable souls, promise that Keepers who consume and purify enough Harbingers will obtain the power to change themselves or the world in nearly any way they wish.

It’s for this purpose that Liadain Shiel, a young girl born terminally ill, throws herself into life as a Keeper when her opportunity comes, hoping against hope to rewrite her fate and save her life while she still can.

But magic wants its wielders to grow and change, not simply continue living, and the secrets swimming beneath the sea and behind the sky have lives and designs of their own.

Nowhere Stars is an ongoing fantasy-horror web novel about traumacore magical girls, nightmares clothed in ribbons and lace, alienation from reality, and broken children twisting the world into whatever shape they must to make their dreams come true.

This is a mirror of Nowhere Stars' home site, located here: https://nowherestars.net/
Updates will be posted at the same time, currently every other Wednesday.

Please be aware that my writing trends quite dark and disturbing. If you're looking for more detailed content warnings, there's a list that should be considered to apply to the story as a whole here: https://nowherestars.net/content-warnings/

Discord: https://discord.gg/UPYYpcvfqX
Topwebfiction: https://topwebfiction.com/listings/nowhere-stars/ <<less

Wrath. Greed. Sloth. Hubris. Envy. Gluttony. And Lust.
Hell's an interesting place, filled with interesting people.... more>>

It's been a couple of months since the incident at the Brimstone Institute of Demonics, where a dreaded Devil held the school's populace hostage and forced one of its staff to fight him, one-on-one. Though much time has passed since Cobalt Trayer ripped Diate's head clean from his shoulders, he remains haunted by the sanguine memories of that day, and finds himself struggling more and more with the infernal pain deep in his stomach.

As stress begins to pile up, between his students' upcoming final exams and his own personal struggles, Cobalt finds himself suddenly becoming the victim of his own reputation as he is sought out and tracked down by forces unseen.

The afflictions of an Incubus carry many ramifications, and he will be judged for them. <<less

#Murim #Romance #Action
On a fateful day, a boy and a girl cross-path in the depth of the forest. Lost and in need of shelter, the boy let her live with him in a wooden house built beside an ancient tree.... more>>

Years of harmony passed by and their bonds grew stronger than ever, regarding the other as their own family, perhaps, even closer than that. But everything, no matter good or bad, must come to an end.

On one evening, the teenage boy shared a startling discovery.
“Your brother… I found him”

Overwhelmed by a surge of emotions, her eyes quivered as the memories she had long suppressed and locked away began to haunt her once again.

The desire to send justice to the murderer of her father and mother. The one that cruelly killed them with the knife in his hand on the cold windy night. The one that chased her away tirelessly to the faraway land.

Her loving brother...

And on that evening, the two had a long and heavy discussion. The boy urged her to seek and exact her revenge.
“Then, how about you?”
“Sorry… but I can’t go with you,” he replied with a bittersweet smile.

In the end, the girl yielded and made up her mind to confront her brother. However, unbeknownst to her, something happened when the dawn finally arrived.

The boy… he was found missing.
It was as if he had vanished into thin air, leaving behind only a single clue to his whereabouts. The hint pointed directly at her brother.

And so, she goes. As she cast one last glance at the ancient tree behind her, a flood of memories from her time with the boy overwhelmed her.
And yet, it only reaffirmed her conviction once again and powered herself to face the unknown future in front of her, leaving everything that she cherished before behind.
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From a fateful union to an unforeseen separation. Even vengeance born from betrayal was faltering in the grand scheme of fate.
One could only ask… how will this story play out? <<less

Light and Dark, StarBreakers and Demons,
Battling for their survival, and their beliefs.
Follow Yuri, our young adamant Starbreaker as she fights Demons, and unravels... more>> appalling secrets, all for her quest to seek the sacred Land of Light, where miracles reside. <<less

Dying a sacrifice to the gods after years of abuse, Lei Mingxing was unwilling!
She went back ten years, swearing that she would escape that d*mn fate!... more>>

Injured Meridians and Dantian, unable to cultivate? Pah! What a joke!
Unloving and cruel family? She wouldn't even give them a glance!
Scum fiance and Father-in-Law? Just look at her surpassing them!

The Gods will cry in front of her resolve!
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A certain guy she saved a long the way: ... Don't strain yourself. <<less

Auras. The embodiment of one’s soul. A power that can only be used by a certain few. They grant the user an unique ability that personifies what they are. Some use it for good, others use it for their own gain. No one knows their origin.... more>>

Ymeno is a man who quietly lives his life, going through the motions. He's a 25 year old gardener without an aura who used to be the vigilante known as Ray. The rich but friendly Kane Qur is his newest client. While working for him, he meets two orphans. Magnolia, a little girl with big dreams and a bookworm named Zeki, who's obsessed with the story that every person holds.

What he doesn't know is that accepting this job would start a domino effect that would change his life forever. One that will confront him with the demons of his past. A past he'd rather keep buried forever.

Will the echoes of the past tell him to quit, or will the flame of justice that used to roar inside him be lit once more?

Don't forget the golden rule of this city's wretched underground: the gods are always watching. <<less

War is never a pleasant experience. The Great War was suppose to be the war to end all wars, but twenty years later an even more destructive conflict erupted. Emile was just a boy in 1916, but after his baptism by fire at Verdun, he became a man. His life was filled with action, adventure, and tragedy, but throughout it all he had a partner, one that was always by his side. When it was finally time for him to pass on to the next world, fate didn't allow the war hero to fade into obscurity. Reborn on a new world with his partner in toe, it was time to see what kind of adventure... more>> was in store for him this time. Would he be allowed peace? Or would he be forced onto the battlefield again?

Release Schedule is currently Mondays at 1201 AM EST.
This series is only on SH! If you see it somewhere else, that's an issue.
My Other Works!
https://www.scribblehub.com/series/629079/the-red-hand/

Thanks to Drrx for helping with the title card and for the lovely people in my discord for helping give feedback pre-release!

This series is on pause for the foreseeable future.

My Ko-Fi!
https://ko-fi.com/panthers426 <<less

A story of teenagers discovering magical secrets, gaining extraordinary powers to save the world, and building valuable bonds in the process.... more>>

Flow and Natasha are two troubled teens who can't seem to find their place in the world. After being attacked by a supernatural creature, they find themselves among the ranks of the Enchanters, heroes wielding magical charms to help others. In their quest to protect the city they must face the villainous warlocks, and their enigmatic leader, the Sorcerer.

This is an original series, heavily inspired by Miraculous Ladybug, Toby Fox’s videogames, Warehouse 13, Neverwhere, and many other media.
The main focus of the story is teenagers becoming heroes and fighting magical threats in a fictional city, but heavy topics and real-life issues are also addressed, like trauma, abuse, bullying, social injustice, anxiety and other mental health issues, and death.
Fantasy elements may border on horror and the fight scenes might be upsetting in some cases.
The author and most of the cast are LGBTQ+. Bigots and “I’m not a bigot, but…” people aren’t welcome here.
English is not my first language, but I welcome any constructive criticism.
I hope we’ll have a fun adventure together. <<less

If Elysium was a place on earth, then it'd be where Sara grew up.
At least, if you look only above the surfece.... more>>

Slow build up into a soft sci-fi with lots of character growth and drama! If that's your thing, then give it a try :)
New chapter every monday, for now. Maybe an extra chapter during the week if I manage to write ahead of schedule.

Enjoy! <<less

A woman awakens in a dark tomb, lost and with no knowledge of the place she is in, nor who she is. Follow her journey to discover herself, and see as she sees, trying to find who she is in a world she doesn't know. A world filled with dangers and wonders she never expected. Desperate to find the truth, even if the answers are far beyond what she thought possible, and there are those who want them to remain buried, and forgotten.... more>>

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This is a first draft, I'm more than happy for feedback and suggestions, and I'll be editing and tidying up after I finish the first major arc. I hope if you read this that you enjoy it, and please have patience as this is the first proper thing I have ever written and released! <<less

Saik is an expressionless boy who can see ghosts. Yuki is a ghost girl who has always been alone and has never had any friends.... more>> Saik dreams of being the perfect boy his mother dreamed of having and Yuki wants to have friends. Working with each other, they will both achieve their own dreams... On the other hand, Cristal is a nice girl, who has no interest in love... Until Saik saves her, arousing some romantic interest in her, provoking jealousy in little Yuki. "A-am I in love with Saik?" Unknowingly, Saik managed to romance two girls, and a few more, though he doesn't realize it. With two goals in mind, Yuki will do her best to achieve them. "You'll fall in love with me and I'll make you smile, Saik!" <<less

Xiao Yi "Frost" was only 15 years old when he entered an esports team alongside his childhood friends. He was the youngest person to win the world championship trophy. And then, his team disbanded and he disappeared.... more>>

[@X-Frost: I'm retired!]
[@Everyone else: Did we consent to that? Get back here.]

Frost left the esports world, and three years later there was a boy with light blue eyes who always slept on his brother's stream dubbed "Sleeping God". <<less

This story follows the two titular characters as they develop as individuals together.... more>>

When they first meet right before an exam to graduate into high school, Violet doesn't quite know what to think of Abby, but once they are reunited at the same class, Abby dives right in and offers to be her friend. With that, Violet, who's introverted, worrywart and the target of Abby's teasing, now has to learn how to be a friend, while Abby, who's extroverted, seemingly with no filter, has to deal with her own hidden issues.

Their story is one of opposites attracting, learning about oneself, to let others in, and of letting go.

Link for my Amazon page:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jasa/author/B0C6R5WGJX

Vol.1 Universal Link for Apple, Kobo, Everand, Thalia, Smashwords, Angus and Robertson, Vivlio, Palace Marketplace:
https://books2read.com/u/bW6XvG

Universal Link for the same list of Online Stores, but for Vol. 2:
https://books2read.com/u/mZqzx2 <<less

When Summer Nesbitt meets with Persephone Chase to give her DIY hormones, neither girl knows the other has a secret. Summer is a product of Dorley Hall who left after her first sponsorship ended in heartbreaking violence—and who knows that she’s the only thing standing between Persephone and its basement. And Persephone’s controlling uncle is the Marquess of Cainewood, who wants to shape her into the ideal heir to his “male” title—and a trans woman is not what he has in mind.... more>>

Can Summer avoid the temptation to manipulate Persephone like she was trained to do? Can Persephone protect Summer from the powerful man who thinks he owns her? And can a Dorley girl help a trans girl transition without revealing her secrets—and without her Sisters to help?

Based on "The Sisters of Dorley" and “Dorleypilled".

Content warnings: Discussions of torture, manipulation, kidnapping, forced feminization, and nonconsensual surgery. Depictions of domestic abuse and anti-queer bigotry. Additional content warnings at the start of chapters. <<less

There are tangible things in this world that anyone could see, feel, hear, or perceive in physical ways. So, what about the things that we can't interact with? Intangibles can be concepts, ideas... really just anything abstract that you wouldn't be able to have a conversation with. ... more>>

Or, at least, not without the intervention of supernatural forces. There exist those who can influence reality, and through these means, they'll personify or use the power of the intangibles for any kind of purpose.

When a pacifist with no real motivations discovers his innate skill, he is forced to contend with these unimaginable forces that threaten his teenage school life. Is it really possible to protect his reality and live a normal life without fighting back? <<less

After being forced to witness the brutal murder of his mother, Falyn was left traumatized and voiceless. At the mercy of his father, the Duke... more>> of Ramport and the man who ordered his mother's death, Falyn was locked away and abused for years.
Nine years later, at the end of a long and brutal war, the human nation of Vrayna enters into peace talks with the Beastlands, with a marriage treaty as part of the terms. Rather than lose his precious daughter to the Beastlands, the Duke sends Falyn in her place, assuming that he will be rejected and killed.
But Falyn isn't rejected. Instead, Falyn finds a new beginning, a chance to heal the wounds of his past, and love he never expected. <<less

The MC does what he wants, No Questions asked. And his family lets him.

*Slow-paced story progress.*... more>>

What brings you to the Dungeon?

Worth are they for you to face the threat looming beneath Babel?

Is it for Wealth? Is it for Fame? Is it for Strength?

Are you an Avenger seeking for revenge, or you were just a fools, dreaming about becoming a hero?

Me. . ?

Im just, someone that worried, about them. <<less

This is a slightly changed version of the Sunbird story, which will stil focus on the adventures of Reimei Scarlettail and Earthling Class No. 1... more>> from the day she enrolls at Sunbird High School to the beginning of the war with the undead. (Scarlet) Sunbird will be the first half of the story, both halves being split up into acts and each act having a different number of chapters. So get ready for lots of fun, fighting, mystery, plotting and all-out destruction as you follow Deckstoru's biggest troublemakers in this epic! <<less

-Demands to Survive an Otherwordly, Endless War: Resilience, Coordination, Lots of Guns, and a Hint of Love and Fun to Keep You Sane...... more>>

That's what it takes to live for misguided, ill-fated soldiers, born with a sole purpose, cursed with infertility and limited mortality, with no hope in a better world. Could they see their end of days and be spared of such a nonsensical burden, or would they die trying? The world of Echobyss explores that struggle at a large scale in a constant, fast-paced war that explores the inner and global conflict of the people doomed to live it despite how pointless it may be. <<less

As far back as I can remember, I’ve always hated being touched. It was the one parting gift she left me before walking out of... more>> my life forever. Nothing had changed in my final semester of high school, and I figured nothing really would until I found myself in a predicament: join a club or face repeating the year due to my procrastination. Fortunately, my English teacher had started a new club, and I took my place as its sole member. That quickly fell apart as girl after girl from Luke’s former harem ended up in the club. Despite that setback, I came to realize that we may share more in common than I had thought. Maybe–just maybe–things would be different, after all.
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Updates: Wednesday and Saturday <<less