We take long difficult philosophical texts and shrink them into short digestible chapters

In a twisted version of the Old West, where Native American fables come to life, the land is teeming with blight and cessation. Skinwalkers, Bakwas, Urayuli, and even the dreaded Wendigo roam freely, constantly terrorizing humanity. In this unforgiving landscape, survival becomes the supreme dream, luxury an impossibility.... more>>

But hope lies in Ether, an eccentric substance that defies reason, and Sigils, granting individuals extraordinary abilities. So, as men and women from the burgeoning East venture into the treacherous West, they must navigate the nightmares that lurk within the wilderness and the horrors from above, below, and within.

Survival becomes a battle for the mind, body, and soul. Each step must be taken lightly, lest they fall prey to a grim fate—a forgotten corpse, a demon's feast, or the plaything of ancient and incomprehensible beings.

Fools tread where angels fear to gaze, yet not all fools let themselves crumble. Some are simply too stubborn to break.

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What to expect

Fights - This world is a violent one, so expect gore, killing, and plenty of combat. But that's not all there is.

Adventure - A vast world that is centered on the Wild West and that period of technology mixed with the supernatural in every aspect from guns to the government.

Progression - Both character-wise and power-wise throughout the story. This does not apply to just the MC. Anyone can grow. Even enemies.

Power System - I've tried my best to make a unique system with a bit of mystery to it. It takes effort, introspection, and experience to grow. And... a little murder. Powers are complex, vast, and have their own restrictions. Oh, and Gods might as well be eldritch abominations for the most part.
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Also, in case any are curious, most creatures, monsters, demons, and the like are based on native American and just American folklore/mythology in general. If you are ever curious about where something comes from, just ask in the comments, and I'll let you know.

Main cover by Fulminaire

Link to RR, in case you want to read there as it is crossposted
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/60315/tread-lightly-among-hearts-and-haunts <<less

Humans had escaped Earth's prison and conquered the Solar System. Peace has reigned for a thousand years. Yet, the Terrans became mired in their comforts and decadence, neglecting the other inhabitants of the Solar System. So begins a new age of war, a tragedy of a long neglected history.... more>>

Author's note:

In this story, I intend to integrate elements from shows I love-- gundam, modern sci-fi shows such as 'The Expanse', add strategic elements from shows such as legend of galactic heroes. These elements might be political intrigue, more technological development, robotics, cyberpunk, character development, rationality. Ultimately, I want the story to end up with a strong sense of hope despite the horrors of conflict. <<less

Hubris tells the story of Crowe, a young practitioner on a great journey to find Monad, to free his people from enslavement. Along the way... more>> he encounters Barghast, an eight foot tall wolfman, the lycan who has left his clan in the desert for a life in the North. Separated by culture and language but linked together by an unbreakable bond, the two lost souls forge a blood-soaked path through an ugly world. <<less

Readers can expect a comedy, grimdark, action, strategy-based novel with a complicated plot. The story will be extremely long with over a 1000 chapters and I hope for it to make a change in some people's lives once it is finished.... more>>

The reason I am writing this story is for myself. Recently over the years, the media seem to be hailing evil characters or the people that go against their humanity and fight God because they disagree with something. I wanted to portray a story where the MC wants to be closer to the Lord but has to commit sins to follow the destiny given to him by the Lord. The other reason is I wanted to write an accurate description of the nature of our Lord to the best of my abilities. This story is meant to give the true image of what a human is and what a God is.

It will be a long slow burn and I hope you enjoy the story

In the world of Astrea, where the laws shaping reality have consciousness and deities walk the planet, Seren will emerge as the harbinger of chaos. He has memories from before he was born but he cannot recall if he was a human or something else. Seren, along with 6 other individuals will travel the world as they get stronger, to ultimately declare war against all existence itself.

Chapters will be posted at 5 pm EST every day for the first 30 chapters and then it will be 4 chapters a week going through Monday - Thrusday. <<less

In a reality brimming with the infinites and beyond, a young "devil" enjoins a grand celebration, unknowing of the odysseys it directs him and others... more>> upon. This is a story...of Heroes. <<less

Naruto being the eldest son of the Hokage should possess incredible talent and skill, as the heir to two great Clans. However, Kyuubi's Chakra affected... more>> his body negatively during pregnancy and caused him to be born half-dead, he only survived thanks to Tsunade's quick intervention. However, he did not go without consequences, his Chakra System was completely destroyed and his body was so weak that he could not even take a single step by himself! Hating his life to the fullest, he decides to change something and uses the only thing that works well in his body - a well-developed mind! He delves into medical and scientific knowledge looking for a solution to his problems...! <<less

After his father's passing, Aurelius sets out on a journey to become a hero like his father. He heads for a corrupt democracy, his mind set on helping the people and eliminating the criminal organization in control. When he steps out into the world, however, he begins to learn more about his heritage and the world. Still, he won't turn back. He has to use his power for something, and that something must be good, even if it means facing the worst monsters the world has to offer.... more>>

New chapters on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

What to expect:

-Fast pace
-A strong to stronger progression
-In-depth characters and character dynamics
-A complex plot full of twists <<less

In a world where the lines between hunter and hunted blur, Callista navigates the treacherous waters of the Celestial Academy, where supernatural beings and secrets collide. Armed with her trusty blades and a healthy dose of snark, she finds herself entangled in a web of mystery, murder, and a romance that's equal parts sizzling and deadly, and enough twists to make your head spin. ... more>>

With a cast of characters that includes a vampire roommate with a penchant for trashy novels, a Watcher resembling Mr. Darcy who sighs more than breathes, a brooding werewolf with a tragic backstory, and a nymph who may or may not be the world's most adorable third wheel, Callista's journey is a rollercoaster ride of emotions, action, and questionable life choices.

Imagine Hogwarts meets Wednesday Addams on a bender in Buffy's world, with an R-rated twist so dark it'd make your grandma clutch her pearls (don't ask). Are vampires the real villains, or is the Queen of the Damned playing a deeper game? World domination? Uncovering her true identity might be the key to stopping the apocalypse... like, yesterday. <<less

Vero is an orphan, raised by a cruel and abusive master to hunt monsters after the death of her parents. To protect herself in a harsh feudal society, she has adopted a male identity and travels in men’s clothes.... more>>

When she receives a strange tome as payment for a hunt, Vero follows the clues within on a quest to find the final stronghold her order once held, and the priceless records and relics therein. Located far up in the snowy mountains, where the days are short and the nights are haunted by vampires, the fortress was rumored to have been destroyed long ago. Nevertheless, Vero leaves those close to her behind to learn the truth of her order's origins.

An Unequal Share is a character focused series of episodic stories, placed in a grounded and low magic medieval setting. It's progression dark fantasy, with bisexual and polyamorous romantic sub-plots. Regular updates are Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

What to expect:
- Long story, moderate pacing. Character driven downtime scenes, but no detailed kingdom management, base building, etc.
- Non-linear storytelling, frequent action and intrigue. 
- Protagonist who tries to be morally good, but is forced into harsh situations where she must confront complex and grey choices for survival.
- Serious character development narrative with protagonist failures and setbacks, no ridiculous power scaling.
- Detailed world with religions, mythology, and history.
- Magic system based on real world folklore, some minor western-style cultivation elements.
- A crossdressing, bisexual, polyamorous, female MC, taking inspiration from the historical Joan of Arc.

My cover art was provided by MuniWilliam's cover shop on Wattpad. https://www.wattpad.com/story/314550063-cover-shop <<less

~Basically a slow-burning 'magical' science fiction within a RPG-esque fantasy setting*~... more>>

An operation failed. One survived. Now a foreigner lost and stranded somewhere someplace, alien yet familiar, fantastical yet real. Found and rescued by another, similar but distinct; departed and never seen again. Left alone, yet again. Alien among aliens. Forced to hide and blend in… to a point; hunted, yet not really. Young, yet ancient. Analytical, yet aloof. A mind decayed by time, riddled with contradictions. Masks and faces worn as one, both without identity. A purpose long lost.

Gods scheme upon rotting thrones, shackled to wills beyond their own. Great powers devour their world, cursed with stomachs never satiated. Delusions of fantasy dreamt to swipe away the nightmares heralded by shooting stars. The world’s play motions forward to the choir’s tune as the past withers away; the stage evolves and changes, yet remains static and contrived.

Meaningless happenings, given meaning. People found, turned to characters. Memories, turned to story. Events in observation, narrativized. A protagonist found and placed on stage, made to dance the play of it which observes, indifferently yet with ever maddening interest.
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Notes:
- This narrative has elements of philosophically absurdist underpinnings and influences, and may not be conventional in some ways.
- This story is a slow moving burn, but prone to flaring up.
- There is a strong emphasis on worldbuilding and character psychology.
- There are elements of mystery, but largely in the sense of reader engagement and understanding (and confusion).
- This is planned to be a large series and long-term project.
- Each "Pars" was initially 3,500 - 5,000 words, but most will be split into two chapters.

This story is primarily being published on RoyalRoad and will be ahead by several full Partes (for the time being): https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/80247/somewhere-someplace

This site is a secondary priority, I will try to maintain a consistent publishing schedule here. <<less

When the nameless protagonist wakes up in an unknown world without memories being a slave to the Baron, a so called "Adventurer", is the least he expected. He soon finds out that "Adventurers" are players from another world, a "real" world somewhere out there, who have completed the video game that is this otherworld by slaying the final boss. However, the whole playerbase is still stuck in this game which they now have to call their new home. After the death of the great hero Arslan, the Godslayer, they split into two groups: The Heavenly Union in the west, which lives in harmony with the inhabitants of this world, and Carnifex in the east, which... more>> sees the NPCs as a means to an end for their ultimate goal.

When the Nameless is the only slave released from captivity he is willing to quest for gold to buy his friends free. He sets out on an adventure which might bring back his memories while at the same time making him the great new hero of this otherworld. Raiding bosses, leveling up and looting gear are all par for the course when uniting the players and NPCs alike to take another shot at killing this world's gods.

"I Woke Up In Another World As A Slave" is a debut web serial in the Isekai/LitRPG genre by two student buddies (IgLu Books) exploring class divide, comeradery and heroism in a player-run video game world long after the final boss has been slain.

Chapters come out every Tuesday and Friday at 6 p.m. CEST. (Approximate chapter length 900-1100 words) <<less

Brand new Isekai inspired by Chainsaw Man and Gurren Lagann!... more>>

Good news, Grim Hearts got a new lease on life after 18 long years.

Bad news, he got Isekai'd a few minutes after he decided to take his life back.

Worse news, the universe he ended up in is a chaotic mess. Don't like the world you spawned in and want to go somewhere else? Death is the only way to travel between worlds. Have a specific world you want to visit when you die? Yeah, no. Spawns are random. Finally hit level 99? Congrats! Now you need to do it nine more times.

At least Grim died with some fight in him. 

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What to Expect:

- Not Crunchy (too lazy to do all that math)
- Few Stat Blocks (you'll see them every other chapter)
- Character Focus (this may not be for you if you don't like stories that get emotional)
- Comedy (this story will have some heavy moments, but it's a comedy first)
- Steadily Increasing Stakes (the story starts with fairly low stakes that go up each volume)
- Semi-Humorous System (inspired by Dungeon Crawler Carl)
- *Non-Consensual Death Battles (Volume 1 Exclusive)
- *Stand Battles & Light BDSM (Volume 2 Exclusive)
- *Furry Zombie Apocalypse (Volume 3 Exclusive)

*every world has its own gimmick

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Dropping 3 chapters a day until I'm caught up with Royal Road, then it'll be daily until Vol. 1 is finished (1.40). After that, it'll be 3 chapters a week.

This is a story about learning to fight through adversity, even/especially when you don't feel strong enough to do that. I hope you enjoy it! <<less

Bathed in the unyielding glow of a colossal tower, the war-torn realm of Craiddhol harbors Elemenium deposits, a mystical material with the power to reshape battlefields and destinies. Three sworn brothers from a peaceful village – Deynfif, the brilliant earth wielder, Einntyr, the boisterous brawler, and Hirua, the scarred but determined warrior – find their lives ravaged by the Miers Empire's cruelty.... more>>

When a devastated village raises their resolve, the brothers must unite to defend their home. They face the Empire's deadly forces, led by the cold Empress Inaya and her haunting Friedenguard, Arguilla – a threat to all of Craiddhol.

Embark alongside them on a perilous quest where every action reverberates across destiny's interwoven threads.

With your guidance as the enigmatic Songs of Souls, can their bond withstand the pressures of war, or will their fate shatter under the weight of destiny? <<less

Doomed or Destined? ... more>>

Man or Monster? 

Hero or Heretic? 

Join John Sarvod on his journey as he confronts his demons. 

A story taken place in a world where Gods, Demons, and Dragons exist.

TLDR: A story of weak to strong. Full Fantasy.

Release Schedule: Biweekly, Saturday GMT 0 - 0:00

Average word count for each chapter: 3.5k (depending)

Book 1, The Destination of Innocence (Chapters 1 - Chapter 6) Finished

Book 2, The Manifestation of Agony (Chapter 7 - Chapter 12) Finished

Book 3, The Execution of Will (Chapter 13 - Chapter 20) Finished

Book 4 The Remembrance of Past (Chapter 21 - Releasing) 

Illustration links: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15pGv58Ct8xKc6gg9Hgi6S9NkLE-jd7XK?usp=sharing

I have a backlog already, this story won't be dropped. <<less

In the multiverse, control is an illusion.... more>>

Cal Run, a skilled agent of the Anu’aris Theocracy, finds himself trapped in a mysterious world of magic and monsters.

Introduced to integrated space by a surprisingly familiar and potentially defective system guidance protocol, Cal and his companion, Temp, must face the call of both modern and ancient power as they pave their path to survival with blood and gusto.

Oh yeah, and Temp is a chair.

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*Readers can expect*

- Weak to very strong progression (with both cultivation and system growth elements)

- Complex, flawed characters who make mistakes and grow throughout the long story (often making hypotheses that are later disproven)

- A balance of action, worldbuilding, mystery, and eventually crafting (MC sucks at engineering, but loves it)

- Vast universe with conflict, threats, and world building.

- Many tropes, some subverted

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*Current Schedule*
Also releasing on RR, will post 2x daily until we catch up, then chapters daily, 7x a week <<less

Everyone has a story to tell, made from the moments in the lives we share. Consequently, every person has their own perspective, their own subjective experiences, and thereby, their own subjective realities. Even if the exact same story is told by two people, the details from one will differ in the other.... more>>

Reed and Lumina share their lives together, but each of them came from different backgrounds; each of them went through their own unique experiences. Reed is a human being like everyone else on Earth. Lumina is an Altiri, like every one in Genosis. Both are aliens to their own world, and both have seen their own source of immense darkness in their time.

The other side of the same story might sound similar at a quick glance, but in the depths of every personal reality, very little is ever the same. Welcome to the far side of the universe, in a safe corner of the world you've probably heard nothing about. Welcome ~ to Genosis. Welcome ~ to The Other Side. <<less

A morally conflicted hitman in a dystopian alien city struggles to care for his innocent young daughter while carrying out brutal murders for a crime... more>> syndicate, grappling with loss, corruption, and the clash between his dark profession and role as a single father. <<less

Helios never anticipated becoming his present self.... more>>

Another tormented soul suffering at the hands of modern existence and routine, he yearned for an adventure, a journey, an escape from this hellish thing called life.

But desires are a curious phenomenon. Every great voyage will transform you, but will you appreciate what you've become? For just because you ceased observing your shadow, your shadow does not vanish.

A desperate soul, driven by the noble desire to secure financial support for his ailing mother, unexpectedly found himself thrust into an alternate realm permeated with falsehoods and treachery. As he maneuvered through this perilous domain, a profound transformation occurred within him. His initial aspirations faded, replaced by an all-consuming hunger for power. No longer content with mere survival or a return to his former life, he now sought to overthrow the established order and claim dominion over this strange new world.

He gazed up at the twelve twinkling stars amidst the sky, ruminating about his transformation. "The throne of Nyxium is mine. Then I shall come for your heads," he vowed to himself, seated upon a pile of bodies. In a world where dread manifests monsters and indecisiveness spells demise, fear and indecisiveness are the sole things to be feared. Once a timid boy from Earth who landed on this treacherous soil, he now feared battling no one, be it a king, a god, or even, the shadows of yore.

The tale unfolds, chronicling the odyssey of Helios as he navigates a quest to attain equilibrium, not merely in the realm that surrounds him, but within the very essence of his being.

Release Schedule: Hourly releases up till chapter 12, followed by the release of 3 chapters per week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday thereafter. <<less

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

Erf paid the price for his power, even if it was too much. He received a boon, even if it was too great. And now he needs to survive in an alien world while ensuring the safety of his estranged family. As the world will push him deeper and deeper into his shell.... more>>

But all shells eventually break. The question is — what will emerge from it?

This is the second book of my "Forgotten Dream of Tana" series that continues the story of Erf in a different world. While knowing the first is preferable for maximum enjoyment, it is designed to be read as stand-alone. This is an adult story for a mature audience — expect a similar style as the original story, but the plot continues and, with it, the new tags emerge. <<less

Everyone has a bit of magic in them, even on regular old Earth. But it's difficult to find that power when you can’t find yourself. ... more>>

Erick is just a normal dude who is definitely, positively, probably not transgender (no matter how envious he is of other trans girls). Or at least he that’s what he thinks, until his best friend shows him a trans femme forum.

Maybe she could even deal with all this gender stuff, if it wasn’t for the fact that she’s also started having weird hallucinations of a far off world. Is she losing her mind? The warrior girl who starts to share her thoughts and perceptions doesn’t seem to think so. In fact, it seems she knows a lot more about their strange connection than she lets on.

A story of friendship, plurality, magic, romance, and the power of self love.

Authors' Notes:

General content warnings for the story (they will still be labelled in each chapter): shitty parents, neurotypically ableist language, and trauma in the context of a dissociative system.

If you feel like any part of this story isn’t properly tagged with content warnings, please let us know either in DMs or the comments!

(Cover art created on Canva.com) <<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

My first anthology of short stories, covering Man’s emergence, colonization, and the rise of his industries. Cover art by Vlad Momot (paid by Schizoid Nightmares). Released under CC BY 4.0.... more>>

Each chapter is a scene in a short story (e.g. Story, Scene #: Scene Title). <<less

A Dedicated Doctor doing his due diligence and then some a to taking care of a Patient, and someone who's living out their last days before their life flame is snuffed away. ... more>>

-The Harbinger has yet another victim. <<less