A boy named Almighty Creator is living through his normal life, but when his talents are shown to others, people worship him, not only that,... more>> but then Space Pirates get into the fray, he has to please his followers while also trying to protect earth from Space Pirates using what little knowledge of science he has. Will he even be able to survive just 1 month? <<less

Gloveer Sibjaan (53), one of the Salt Barons of Vara has been having trouble this past year. ... more>>

Matters at home are chaotic. Isbrun, Gloveer’s eldest isn’t shaping up as the heir he should have been and Gloveer’s other 3 children have issues of their own their father has to deal with.

Even worse, dark clouds cover the horizon, and the abnormal rains are a damper on the salt trade. Shipments are irregular these days and there isn’t much sympathy for a salt baron without money.

Even at the best of times, the hawks were never friends to the mercantile barons and naval faction. They become bolder and ruder as Vara’s ally and neighbour Aaljau gears up for war against the So Empire once more. The front looks desperate this time, even Gloveer has to admit, as the So buy the full support of the recently formed Princips United to the North to support their campaign.

But even occupation of the Diostejan Peninsula by its historic foe might not be the true threat. As the skies change in Vara, so do the animals in the woods. Tales of leviathans surfacing in the seas reach Vara from far ranging fisherman. Worse, reports of Princips soldiers flinging fire from their hands lower the morale of the Varan council.

As Gloveer wonders how to keep his mercantile interests afloat until his second son can come of age, a letter arrives for him with a cryptic warning from a familiar name: his own. <<less

Book I follows the story of the trinity: Zion, Haruth and Maruth, narrated by Mahavhar one of the numerous characters woven in this chaos. ... more>>

How far can people be driven by greed and envy? Do you believe in compassion? Have you ever wondered how the unseen can see? Can the sinless sin?

Step in and be doomed, become part of the Vultures and their Demonic Ship that sails the seas.

Step in and be doomed, become part of the Summoners and control beyond what you see.

Step in and be doomed, become part of the Brymhelians with wisdom and strength to take down mountains.

Step in and be doomed, become part of the journey, thread lightly and surely, the road goes on.

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This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, events and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. <<less

For many years, sailors have sought the fabled Northwest Passage, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans through the frozen waters of North America. I, Captain Sir John Franklin of the British Empire, am one such sailor.... more>>

However, due to ignorance, incompetence and bad luck, my life came to an abrupt end on June morning, and I was never able to reach the Beaufort Sea on the other side of the passage.

But to my luck, the gorgeous goddess Poseidon of the Ocean took interest in my skill, and gave me a second chance at life. The twist? It is not the seas of Earth, but the vast vacuum of space that I'm set to explore! <<less

This is a revenge story of a woman who was traumatized by pirates, expect pain and failure all who read. This isn’t a story of peace or love but one for those seeking to understand motives and narratives. Sincerely yours. ... more>>

Aurorealis <<less

This story follows three unlikely heroes. Icarus, an outcast hunter searching for his sealed memories. Cyrus, a frontline soldier with nothing to remember and Bradley—a victim begging to forget everything. The lives they've come to accept, the nature of the world as they know it—everything they've known will metamorphosize into AEROIS. Thus is fate.... more>>

Can you hear it? AEROIS beckons, reader. <<less

What if the great war never ended? For 70 years, the major powers have fought across the Earth. The United Allies, The Kingdom Alliance, The Central Empire, the big three nations. They destroyed our homeworld with their bombs, their gas, their nuclear fire. Now we've pushed out into the stars, beyond our planet and then our solar system. The year is 1991, and the Great War rages ever more fiercely in the asteroid belts, on the moons, deep in the labyrinthine halls of industrial orbitals, and in the strange mud of distant planets. For every colony and station destroyed in the war, two more take their place, full of desperate people trying to survive. That's... more>> life for many an unfortunate, slaving away in mines, factories, Agri-stations, or onboard merchant ships desperately trying to stave off starvation for one more day in some far flung system.

There are others too. Outlaws, exiles, secessionists and rebels. They live in the fringes, on the edge of the jump gate system. They're either hidden from the major powers, or ignored for lack of strategic value. Space stations that were forgotten long ago, failed colonies, asteroid mines that ran dry. This is the type of place where Marauders are born. Pirates, terrorists, free men and women, what they are is up for debate, but it can be said with certainty that their numbers are growing. This is the story of one of those Marauders, his first foray into the wide world of stealing from and shooting it out with the major powers. Hero? Villain? It doesn't mean much at the edge of nowhere, Guppy just wants an apartment and a cheese burger. <<less

When a man inherits a sailboat in Oman, he is tricked into using it to help a mysterious woman escape from pirates.

Cross over between the two animes

Strange occurrences have been happening throughout the realm of Etrius. Pirates run amok while the militia chases their coattails in an effort to stop them. People are disappearing without so much of a trace and rumors have begun to spread about a magical jewel granting anyone their wishes. Unbeknowst to her chaotic world’s current structure, Charlotte Rothschild finds herself thrust into a dynamic power struggle of survival and controversy. Not knowing what her next step should be, she'll have to gather strength in the coming battle ahead for the legendary Relic stone.... more>>

Cover art done by Jeff Ellison, Written by Tessa Renalds <<less

When Link and Tetra are separated, Link finds himself in unfamiliar seas...... more>>

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Since departing from the Hyrule region of the great sea a year earlier, Link, Tetra, and the crew of The Shrewd Scout have found themselves adrift. Their seemingly simple task of finding a new land for their people to settle had now proved to seem insurmountable.

Circumstances only worsen, as Tetra disappears after boarding a strange ship, and Link fails to save her. Washed ashore on an unfamiliar, Link is now separated from Tetra, the crew, and his family.

But he is no longer the scared young boy of Outset, but a victorious hero, seeking to fulfill a divine mission of the goddesses. To these seas however, he is not the hero of winds.

He is an intruder. <<less

The Vast Expanse is a cold, wild, and devious frontier. Within her starry sphere, law breaks down and order holds no meaning. A world of... more>> the chaotic, devoid of all nobility and honor. It is in this harsh vacuum that Seven finds himself-A Neutranite in a void unlike the one he read of in the history books. Tasked with the recovery of his people's stolen future, Seven must brave the unforgiving nebulas seas, fighting against a world unfamiliar to him, all for the sake of bringing glory to his people, as well as to his own name. A man of science against a world that denies reason; Armed with nothing but his sword and his wits, Seven turns his back to the solar winds and faces Destiny head on!- For she is a cruel, unusual, and impatient wench. <<less

After the death of her father, Reeva becomes captain of the Silver Lady. But an old enemy is threatening the peace on the free Islands.... more>> To protect her tribe she'll have to call upon the dead and use the dangerous and forgotten power of her ancestors <<less

A knight climbs a mountain in search of [SPOILER] and when he reaches its peak he is thrown into the sky.... more>>

He wakes up miles away from the mountain and must journey back to it in order to discover what happened to him.

Updates on Tuesdays and Fridays. <<less

Into the world of one piece we meet Jam a pirate exploring the world while also trying to remember who he was.

4E 210... more>>

The Empire is collapsing. The Aldmeri Dominion has declared war on the entirety of Tamriel.

A band of prisoners - an ex-legionnaire named Cyrenius, a Breton mage named Aurianna, and a former Argonian pirate captain named Ajul-Jei - end up imprisoned within the Alik'r desert of Hammerfell. However, following a sinkhole event, the trio discover a large Dwemerian mechanism. In hopes of escape, they activate the mechanism and free the Dwemer from their long absence.

As the trio advance onwards, they discover that their course of actions had only unraveled a small portion of an ancient prophecy told by an Elder Scroll.

(This series is based on a theoretical concept following the events of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.) <<less

Captain Suro is a 30 year veteran of the humanities best explorers of space. Devoid of any combat he was part of a select few... more>> captains who brought results of the worlds beyond back to humanity. Awaking from his stasis, he comes to see a new view of his current reality. One that has never been seen before in his time. <<less

Indentured servant Brogan Walsh has concluded that his choices are death or a lifetime of servitude. When Sir Cartwright, his exacting master, takes him aboard a galleon bound through the strait of Messina, he sees a chance for one last adventure before resigning to his fate.... more>>

However, the dashing Captain Zechariah made an enemy of Sir Cartwright long ago. Though no one knows the reason for their enmity, it becomes clear that his master has no intention of letting the captain and his crew survive their journey.

When all seems lost, Brogan stumbles across the veil and discovers another world, woven into the fabric of his own. With the aid of the guides of the dead, he discovers that the powers of creation are his to command, and may just be a path to freedom.

Through the Jaws of Messina combines the metaphysical bent of Cloud Atlas and The Man Who Was Thursday with the high seas adventure of Treasure Island and the queer romance of Our Flag Means Death. <<less

In the tumultuous world of Azuma Pirate Lord, where pirates roam the seas and adventure awaits at every turn, Azuma stands as a formidable figure. Once a lone pirate left for dead on a desolate island, Azuma rises from the brink of death to become the feared captain of his own crew, commanding the majestic vessel known as the Crimson Serpent.... more>>

With a crew as diverse as the seas they sail, Azuma leads his band of misfits on daring escapades, seeking treasure, glory, and redemption. But as they navigate treacherous waters and face off against rival pirates, corrupt officials, and supernatural forces, Azuma must confront his own past and the demons that haunt him.

As secrets unravel and alliances are tested, Azuma and his crew find themselves entangled in a web of intrigue, with each twist and turn revealing more about their destinies than they could ever imagine. From epic sea battles to heart-wrenching betrayals, Azuma's journey is one of danger, discovery, and the relentless pursuit of freedom on the high seas.

But as the stakes grow higher and the dangers more perilous, Azuma must steel himself and his crew for the ultimate challenge that awaits them, one that will test their courage, their loyalty, and their very souls. For in the world of piracy, where every decision carries consequences and every victory comes at a price, Azuma and his crew must navigate a path fraught with peril if they are to claim their rightful place as lords of the sea. <<less

Entry to The Second Tempest Contest. Category: Exploration of Space (Genre: Sci-fi)... more>>

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Space. A scary frontier. Yet, it is a frontier full of promise.

Ancient wrecks, asteroids with rich potential, expansive debris of old battles, and ruins full of wonder. Space is waiting for those who are willing to risk their lives to plunder its riches. And space has many surprises for those who dare brave the risks.

It is a tough job, yes. It is a dangerous job, definitely. It is also a lucrative job, of course! That's why only the toughest, the meanest, the best men and women step forward to be the first to brave the frontier and plunder its untouched resources.

They are the Space Wreckers! Join now!

Sign up with your team and receive a grant of H$50,000 to build your own ship to your specifications! Wrecker Administration Authority Group of Holdings (WAAGH) will provide all you need to start your very own exploration business. The first 100 applicants will get six exploration suits of your choice for free! What are you waiting for? Sign up now!

*Exploration suits are not given permanently but are rented to wreckers at a fee of H$500 a week each. Loans are available at a 28% interest rate.

Disclaimer: By signing up, wreckers agree to waive WAAGH of all indemnity and liability whether actual or imagined and that any risks taken 'on the job' are strictly the wreckers' own. Any injuries or conflicts 'off the job' is not the business of WAAGH and WAAGH will not be held responsible or accountable for any crime the wreckers commit whether on or off the job. Wreckers also agree that in the event of unpaid loans, WAAGH has the right to collect anything of value from the wrecker's ship, body, or corpse, if necessary.

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Cover attribution
Space image is 'free for commercial use' image from https://pixabay.com/photos/earth-moon-ache-sunrise-space-1388003/
Space ship is 'free for commercial use' image from https://pixabay.com/photos/space-ship-model-moon-base-alpha-1-2923803/
Photoshopped together by Ai-chan.
Cover image made on canva by Ai-chan.
Full size image at https://i.postimg.cc/vZ4MgKXm/Space-Wreckers.png <<less

This is a standalone, short side story to my main fiction here on Royalroad and Scribblehub, Saga of the Cosmic Heroes.... more>>

Golden Shin tells the tragic tale of a young man ever increasingly down on his luck in a society buckling on the teether of collapse; in a city that cares little for his kind. Acknowledged by none and seen as little more than another face in the crowd—and even less than that.

A man whose name means nothing, whose worthwhile is redundant in the grand scheme of things. Whose dreams are far-flung and little more than pipe dreams. But in these challenging times comes forth a strong man whose name is revered—feared, perhaps.

This is the story of the legendary space pirate that fought back against corrupt police, and even the byzantine Federation itself. But even the mightiest of phoenixes burn intensely into their eventual demise.
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This story is being serialized on Royalroad as well - https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/59154/cosmic-saga-gaiden-golden-shin
Cover art I commissioned by Vertutame - https://twitter.com/Vertutame <<less

[WARNING! Mature Content.] "You won't get away with this." Ray'ven barely managed to say without her voice cracking. She tugged at her wrist still held within his grasp, but her efforts were futile. His hold was as strong as steel. "My father will-"... more>>

Razmyr chuckled darkly beneath his breath when their gazes met. Her fear more evident than the supposed justice she spat out cracked and broken like the window behind him.

His fingers coiled around the handle of the dagger slowly, eyes unwavering as he yanked it from his chest and placed the tip beneath her chin, forcing her head to tilt upwards. "I think I already have considering James is murdering the other girl's parents as we speak. And your father will what?"

He yanked her forth by the waist and whirled her from the door and against the wall. Portraits fell from their placements, some hanging slanted.

"He will be next. But in case you do escape. You can tell him I also did this," Razmyr's head dipped down and his lips crashed against hers, forceful, the taste of soot and ash, of hatred and death.

And then, just as quick as their mouths met, he recoiled from her and turned around towards the door.

The blade remained against her throat. "Keep walking. Take me to the other girls father's chambers."

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The Characters

The king of D’treroh’s most beloved daughter is raised and trained in the arts of war. She’s soon to follow in his footsteps in abolishing piracy though she struggles to find who she is beyond everything her father has taught her. But when she is kidnapped by the infamous pirate lord of the Onyx Sea, everything she thought she knew of the world is tarnished.

A pirate whose mother was the sea and his family murdered when he was a child only to be sent to slavery, rises and challenges the system. He thinks he is a sword of justice, but in the eyes of some, he is just as ruthless as the king himself.

Banished prince of D’treroh is a reminder that his youngest sisters lost their lives too early. Day and night he blames himself, drinks, and wallows in the fact that no matter what he does, his father will never acknowledge him as heir. He does not know whether he wants his father’s acceptance or to take everything his father holds dear so he will be the only thing left his father can glimpse upon and regret before his life bleeds from his eyes and he himself becomes king.
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The rest of this story will be posted up on WebNovel. https://www.webnovel.com/book/daughter-of-the-king_25652903806768305.

You can download app, add to library! <<less

Dragons...
I could never tame or soothe any of their kind. Aunt Sylvia, the lost soothsayer was very wrong to proclaim the village that I... more>> could conquer and tame the most ruthless and virile... the greatest of this kind.
Cause here I am hiding from the upcoming vengeance that's supposed to be at the mercy of my hands.
I am ought to be a dragon whisperer but in the end, I wasn't able to thwart them when they were gobbling the whole of my neighborhood. All of my family... <<less

After pirates destroy everything Diane loves, she decides to hunt something of theirs—treasure!... more>>

Whitehaven. Once a place of joy for Diane filled with love, laughter, family—her home was the center of her life.

Was.

Until pirates sailed in. They took what they wanted and razed the city to the ground. But the pirates lost something too: a map. A map that Diane recognizes will lead her right to the Titan’s Treasure. Riches beyond belief might not replace what she’s lost but besting the pirates that ripped her life from her… that’s worth more than all the gold in the world.

Join Diane and her ragtag crew as they sail the seas on the run from pirates, the law, and the demons of their pasts in a race to find a mysterious treasure in this page-turning swashbuckling adventure! <<less

Karla Elwis has to pay the bills somehow. Fuel isn't free. The problem is when you're a necromancer not too many of the living want to hang out. She's on a trek across the stars looking for her brother and that isn't cheap either. ... more>>

The Valraiths are in the habit of pressganging anyone they run across to man their ships, and that's just what happened to him. It was either work in the reactor room or take a plasma blast to the head. Karla doesn't know where the space pirates went, but she doesn't need to interrogate them. Once they're dead, they'll tell her everything she needs to know. Now she just has to follow the trail of broken ships and looted bodies floating through space. The only problem is the one thing people like less than pirates are necromancers. <<less