An atheist dreams of heaven and traverses the Paradise of man's creation. Its inhabitants are primitive human beings: hedonistic, driven by instinct, and lacking morality.... more>> He discovers that the limitless potential of the human race lies behind a distant gate, far beyond man's reach. (Written 2011) <<less

A humpty-dumpy of hard-boiled glass; we all fall down, but not all of us crack. Those who do shatter.... more>>

Pick up the pieces with your hands, now. She deserves nothing less.

***Non-explicit mentions of suicide and child abuse. <<less

What happened to us? Us humans? How did we let things get this out of hand? Tether.001.001 is a look at three particular humans who... more>> find themselves in the 2050s after the great calamities of the Dark Sun Decade, a period of mass floods, rapid temperature rise and the most devastating solar flare humanity had ever faced. It is an Earth that feels almost too real and yet so distant. Join the Tether Project and add your voice to the discussion. <<less

The beast Bai Ze, Xu Lin, once again awoke after centuries of sleep. Being last awake at the tail end of the Ming dynasty, the modern day was a-- shock. Many things have changed: the scenery, the people, the technology, the values.... more>>

Of course, one thing manages to unfailingly remain the same: that damn Taotie is still around to piss him off.

But Xu Lin has his duties to humanity, and do it he must. And if the remnants of the old Exorcism Department requires him to work with that Taotie Zhang Shenyuan for their vision of the future... Well, nobody could tell him to play nice.
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Short story, 2 chapters, chapter 2 is for smut (you're welcome).
Persistent but not romantic Taotie gong x Cold and sharp-tongued, yearning for someone else Bai Ze shou
Strong overtones of unrequited love! Please read content warnings at the top of the chapters. <<less

One terran totally fails to have any meaningful impact on an intergalactic civilization... more>>

Inspired by the Human Domestication Guide setting but utterly missing the point, choosing to focus on a misinterpretation of the affini's philosophy and how, to at least one silly little human, it bears a striking similarity to benevolent nihilism.

For much better stories that understand the true meaning of the setting (that being "how hot would it be to get chemically hypnotized by an alien"), visit https://linktr.ee/HumanDomesticationGuide <<less

Over the course of her long, eventful life, Alcea Pallis sees the best, and worst which the affini, the universe, and all the rest of... more>> its inhabitants have to offer. In the end, she sets out to build something better, and, with the help of her loved ones, learns to forgive herself when she falls just short of absolute perfection. The least kinky Human Domestication Guide story you will ever read. (cws listed in preface). <<less

Short story posing as a metaphor surrounding the vastness and details of the universe, but despite this, a shift of perspective can have you looking down at the universe as a more bearable concept. ... more>>

All through an Ant, and a Human.

[One-Shot] <<less

A fairytale-style explanation surrounding the deepened exploration into the darkest depths of human thought, and how the unregulated, untaught and misguided sheer power of human thought drives itself into pure self-destruction. ... more>>

[One-Shot] <<less

A man stood alone across the cosmos. His face, hard to decipher, crumpled slightly when the last piece of land was finally destroyed. His sigh... more>> echoed but was swallowed by the never-ending void. Soon, everything quietened down. And the man closed his heavy eyes. <<less

What if you could visit a temple and through no work of your own cheat your way into enlightenment?
Don't ask for something you're not... more>> willing to receive.
This is a work of trans horror/gender horror, with all that implies.
CW: Ambiguous identity death, unreality, Implied child abuse/neglect
Cover art by Toyen (Tous les éléments (Les quatre éléments) [1950]) <<less

It's a novel based on a dream that I had one time (Just a warning, it has a fairly slow start. It's a biography... more>> of my life up to a certain age with fantasy elements thrown in, then gradually kinda becomes trippier and trippier). I'm not sure how to define the plot. It starts with a dream about a girl living in a town conquered by demons, and the girl fighting the main demon with the help of a fox spirit. Or was it a dream after all? <<less

A disgraced noblewoman who laments her lost status, an enthusiastic nun who fears her lust for women, and a connection between them that neither of them could have ever predicted... ... more>>

Set in the universe of Baker and Jones, taking place a few weeks after the end of The Winchester Conspiracy. This short spin-off story follows Samantha Deveroux as she attempts to rebuild her life, struggling with the daunting task of figuring out who she is if not an unattainable object of desire amongst high society.

18+ <<less

Wind brushes against our will and pushes us in the direction it travels. Most people control the flow of its current, even if it stems... more>> from the eye of a hurricane. As for the rest of us, we grew tired of trying.
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Edited by RedPandaChick
Also posted on Royal Road, Neovel, and Webnovel <<less

Remember taking all those trips with your parents and every time you got going, someone inevitably asks the question "are we there yet"? Yeah, this is nothing like that. This short story has everything that nobody wants!... more>>

Gods? Greek, Norse, Eldritch, you bet!
Mythology? In moderate amounts.
Jokes? So many you'll start to wonder where the actual story is!
Things so obscure to the average person that you might need to grab an encyclopedia? What kind of story would this be without those!
Romance? No, we've got everything else though, including the kitchen sink.
Poop throwing? You bet we do!
A protagonist that uses their mind? Absolutely not! I mean, they aren't even a living being, technically, and they certainly aren't biological in origin.

While this story is tagged as a gender bender, the protagonist is non-binary/gender fluid. What this means is that the pronoun usage is irrelevant in terms of telling the actual story. The pronoun choices made are simply a reflection of the isolated main character's perception of self based on its own understanding of the world, just as the individual inside Plato's cave, would have no understanding of being male or female.
This short story was also inspired by the Chinese novel "Journey to the West" (also known by the titles "Monkey" and "The Monkey King") credited as being written by Wu Cheng'en. <<less

Burn for your tribe. Teach the children. Master longevity chess.... more>>

Life in the Burrows isn't easy. The planet's environment is unforgiving, and life is short. Trother does his best to prepare the children of the Burrows to serve their tribe, but all are caught by surprise when one of the settlements on the planet suddenly goes dark, and there is news of the return of an ancient evil.

However, not all hope is lost. A prodigy is born in these dark times, and it's up to Trother to nurture the ember that will burn the ancient evil away. Follow Trother's and Eli's journey as they try to save their tribe and the fragile society of Ignians.

Planet Ignis is a hard sci-fi dystopian novel reminiscent of Dune and Red Rising. Read along if you like chess, dystopian tribal societies, class systems, and smart characters.

You can purchase read this novel on Kindle or purchase it on Amazon.

What to expect from the story:
Each chapter is 1500-2000 words long;
Alternating POVs between the MCs of the story;
Post-apocalyptic setting;
Wholesome, clean fiction. <<less

Rich land owner, Grimwald, once leisurely spending his time hunting and practicing with a sword, with nary a worry in the world, all of a sudden became riches to rags after a painful familial betrayal.
With no one there to protect him from a cruel technicality, and only able to take what he can carry from his land; he sets out with little more than clothes on his back, provisions and bitterness. His life turned into a monotony of dealing with low-lives, greedy merchants and shady characters.
Like in a mad unending loop, he resentfully struggles to find a way to make enough coin for day-by-day life.
After taking out his pent-up anger on a... more>> couple belligerent drunks, a mysterious man sat next to him.
"Wouldn't you rather do something that matters? With a band of loyal brothers?" He asked.
"Oh yeah? Like what? You've got something better to do?" With a gulp from his tankard, Grimwald dismissed the man.
"Things you can't ever tell anyone." The man, unbothered by his attitude, continued.
A brief exchange occurred, after all. Grimwald questioned, and the man answered.
"The Empire's good people can sleep, because our enemies are afraid to."
"Afraid of what?" Grimwald asked, his interest now captured.

"Do you want to find out?" <<less

This short story poses a novel theory as to the role of black holes in both the creation and destruction of an endless number of... more>> universes that coexist in an incomprehensibly complex multiverse. It is a cautionary tale about the arrogance of scientists who are the cosmic equivalent of amoebas attempting to discern the secrets of the universe by thoroughly examining within the limits of their perception the drop of pond scum they inhabit. It is also a cautionary tale about the ability of determined, creative terrorists to begin the process that will lead to the destruction of our corner of the multiverse by the creative use of materials at their disposal. <<less

Despite her desire to be close to others, a young wolf struggles to understand the intricacies of interpersonal connections, feeling isolated from friends and family... more>> alike. In a moment of revelation, she feels she recognizes the same sense of loneliness in the moon itself. She vows to dedicate her life to finding a way to reach the moon, in the hopes that then she'll understand how to reach everyone else--but as she comes to realize that the others around her don't relate to her goals, she begins to wonder if she's only alienating herself even further. <<less

Everybody wants to be free from daily life, but when faced with the opportunity to achieve complete freedom, most crumble under the fear of their own limitlessness and yearn to go back to a restricted, comfortable life.... more>>

Some people, on the other hand, rise to the occasion and do everything in their power to reach freedom. Among these types of individuals, there is Akir, a psychologically tormented young man with an unusual history. After he is transported into a mysterious construct called the Ruins, he starts a ruthless journey towards true freedom, which he believes will bring him happiness.

Things don't go according to plan, though, as the trials he is put through start making him question his morality and the opinions he lives by. Eventually, his identity comes into question, and he starts to lose himself, his life goals threatening to fade into nothingness.

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This is a rewrite, so there's the perk of chapters being uploaded consistently without fail, and there is no chance of the story being discontinued or anything like that. The final product is about 370 pages long. I hope you enjoy reading.

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Upload schedule:

One chapter every day at 8 p.m. Central Time. <<less

A short tale about the man who went too far to rid his home of one pest; the fly is a fly, not worth such... more>> a big mess. <<less

Star Constellation screamed "Fang yuan?!! Are you Crazy!! Are you Trying to Destroy the Gu World??!!"... more>>

Primordial origin was just right by her side "Its Useless! This Demon does not Respond to Logic!! We Must Slay this Demon Today!!"

Primordial Origin was Absolutely Confident! For he was Not Alone!

Hehe

Star Constellation Immortal Venerable!

Primordial Origin Immortal Venerable!

Giant Sun Immortal Venerable!

Genesis Lotus Immortal Venerable!

Red Lotus Demon Venerable!

Spectral Soul Demon Venerable!

Reckless Savage Demon Venerable!

all Charged forward to Eastern Sea! To Fang yuan's Base! <<less

Short story from Notters.
Final edit made on Mar 9, 2024.... more>>

"And bring what headlong shewed
Re-string the dreadsong bow
A pledge on row, a ten ton ringing..." <<less

Soulless is a series of books that describes the clash of a modern-day Earth with an epic fantasy world. It focuses on exploring their differences in culture, mentality, and philosophy, highlighting misconceptions and misunderstandings that arise between the two.... more>>

In this book, a human diplomat finds himself teleported to an underground cave against his will. There, he is left with no other choice but to use all of his wits and diplomatic skills to bridge the gaps and form unlikely alliances between the cave's unusual inhabitants if he is to get out of there.

This book starts in the middle of Soulless: A free slave, once Eric disappears into thin air. <<less

A well-known warrior, a famed scholar, and a beloved artist. The Knight journeyed around the globe in search for something deserving of their status, the... more>> path to immortality. Upon arriving at a castle in the middle of the swamp, under the custodianship of Ru. They promised the Knight immortality if they completed the trials within the castles spire. Which will test the Knight's resolve and character, to see if they are worthy for the gift of immortality. <<less

The year is 1393, in The Year of the Three Sisters. In the heart of the Sea of Tyrants, the three northern island nations of Eriu, Dannebrog, and Angevin are settled in a rare time of uneasy peace. But adventure never stops. Especially not for one party of two:
Jacq the Barbarian of Rüzgâr, a bawdy brawler and a feisty fighter.
... more>> Seetha the Sword Dancer of Isyr, a sagacious swashbuckler and a refined rogue.
On the Isle of Angevin, their quest to stop an underground crime ring suddenly takes them on a dive for long lost treasure. But old and new rivals stand in the way of glory and riches—not to mention the fact that neither of them are wearing underwear for this peril. Will these scrappy, intrepid heroines be forgotten to the doom of obscurity, or will their saga rise above the noise and be spoken of by the bards for all eternity?

Disclaimer: Story contains scenes, themes, and archetypes that may be considered offensive to modern standards. The author is not responsible for mental damages done to any offended reader(s). Upon discovery that any emotional or mental damage has occurred, the closest social worker will be notified within 90 days.

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, events, or locale is entirely coincidental.
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Cover art by Trebuxet <<less