Under the desert hot sun to the tangled branches of green forests.
From the cold peaks of mountains to the dark depths of oceans.... more>>

What an extraordinary our world is, full of mysteries and wonders, loaded with spectacles and allures. Yet brutal and merciless.

This is the codex of creatures, contains epic tales of exotic beings; cruel, savage, sometimes tender, and merciful, but never careless or trusting.
This is the written saga of their struggle in this never-ending cycle of life and death.

***Salvation***

Innyana range, home, and a hunting ground for numerous beings. A place for predators where the inattentive can only be prey.

Something is going on in this tiny village near the deadly Crocotta's cliff.
Who is the newcomer who enchanted the inhabitants by his arrival?
And why some people can never get out of this place?

Author's notes :
1- English is not my first language.
2- I am a student and full-time worker, that's why I am slow at writing.
3- This is the first draft hence there is a lot of typos and mistakes, forgive me for this. I am working to be better.
4- This is a high and dark fantasy novel read at your own risk.
5- Enjoy. <<less

¨We are alike, we never liked the calmness, we always seek chaos, do you know why? Because we easily get bored¨ ... more>>

Several persons, unique families, and a lot of hidden secrets…

A new messed up world, full of lies, fears, and death…

Follow a senior law student Kieran McCarthy who is trying very hard to live a seemingly normal life and the new events that threaten to expose him and his family…

With …

August Olvera, the prodigy and one of the heir to the wealthy Olvera family that holds an exclusive privilege to Exports and imports for more than three generations…

And…

Milford Macias, Donny Tovar, Emery Cromwell, and their bloody fight to control the underworld.

¨you can never escape this reality… you can never find the bliss¨ <<less

~Cover art by Joeydrawss~
CONTENT WARNINGS: Gore, Self-harm, Attempted Suicide
Brian Alexson, going by his artist name Hex. He is the lead vocalist and does a lot of the work in his Dark Electro/Industrial band. Hex is an eighteen year old musician. He’s a smoker, a drinker, and a druggie, such a bad lifestyle! Hex is just getting over a bad breakup, when a girl shows up at his doorstep, the manager, and his friend and roommate Owen, are going to get an earful! They don’t know that their lives are going to change forever, and it doesn’t have much to do with Din showing up at Hex’s door. Who would have thought a little... more>> jewelry box with weird markings could cause so much trouble? Who is the mysterious woman knocking on Hex’s door to return something Hex bought at a flea market? That little demon girl, who is she? And why does she seem so smitten with Hex? What is an Angel of Acid, really? Just Hex’s band name, or something more?

This is book 1 of the Zoriyan Legacy series, and is a prequel to The Light Maiden's Mark <<less

Atara Korrell, a retired Navy captain, is called back into service after a gifted scientist loses everything.... more>>

Is she serving her country? Or is she just a pawn in a great game?

Orivar is a web novel series set in the distant future. Humanity has all but mastered the exotic material known as omnium, the most common of which is called orivar: the original variety. That clear crystal is a transmuter of mass and energy, and the very existence of contemporary Civilized Space depends on it.

Deep Black, the first book in the series, begins a classic story of light versus darkness. A novel variety of omnium–one with the potential of sending Civilized Space crashing down–is stolen from a research station just beyond the Federation border. Atara Korrell, a retired Navy captain, is called to command the fastest starship ever made to chase the thieves and retrieve the stolen sample. Meanwhile, enemies both near and far vie for the omnium sample and the advanced technology powering her ship. Can Atara remain loyal in the face of seeming betrayal?

(Cover art by Loputon https://www.deviantart.com/loputon) <<less

Set in the 15th century. An amnesiac wakes in a dark room and gradually discovers their abduction and new role in life.... more>>

"Almost everything I once had known is forgotten. Then there is the fact I don't know where I am. Also, the only memory I have left is that I desperately pleaded with someone that I wished to go home.

And now I have a voice inside my head that tells me not to worry..." <<less

In the country of Lutesia Graith is a simple farmer who discovers a dying dragon in his barn. While others would have killed the monster, he doesn’t hesitate in doing his best to aid her. Before Zel is even fully healed, she wants to get back to her cave, and to her waiting clutch of eggs. Graith, worried for her well being decides to join her. ... more>>

In the country of Situra where the future ruler is chosen by a dragon hatchling, Nerie is a 16 year old girl, raised in the middle district of the capitol Roria. During the hatching, Nerie is chosen by Kiriga, the golden dragonling. Learning that she is the king’s bastard, she is thrown into a chaotic palace life where she has to balance learning to be queen, being bonded to a dragon, and where she fits into the royal family all the while trying to keep true to herself. <<less

The Coldenei is an international organisation seeking to better the lives of the common folk.
As the first step on this path they developed into... more>> the main supplier of food for all the nations in the region.
As the second step on this path they now seek to get a hold of multiple cities of these nations and use special items to eliminate unhappiness and public dissent.
But there is a lot that can go wrong when working for the betterment of society.
Beware, there is no protagonist in this story.
Note:
This is my take at SSSC-VI's 1st prompt.
For me, this is a learning experience.
Any comment is appreciated. <<less

Story of The Detester, an organisation specialised in extracting valuable resources from all over the continent, and how their lives changed after a mission gone wrong.... more>>

The reincarnation part of the story starts in chapter 7.
The world-view of the reincarnated being changes with newfound information.

No Isekai, no OP-ness.

Inspired by the adventum contest’s second theme (reincarnated as X).
Contains minute amounts of the third theme (Combination of magic and technology).

PS: genres and tags are a pain <<less

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Riko is an ordinary girl in an extraordinary world. Among the human population it has been discovered that there are individuals with psychic powers, a vast and dazzling array of abilities, of which Riko has absolutely none. That's right, she's just a girl. No, she can't even nullify psychic abilities, they work 100% as well on her as they do on any other normal person.

How is she special, then? Well, she dreams big. She knows what she wants. What she wants is Aimi, her classmate, who is every bit the powerful esper that Riko is not. Of course, Aimi would rather not give Riko the time of day if she could help it, but that's not stopping Riko. Riko's determination is too strong to let a little ambivalence bordering on outright dislike stop her. Besides, they're both in the parapsychology club, so they're going to be seeing a lot of each other.

Plus, maybe she really does have a special ability. <<less

When Serena, a Terran rebel pilot, discovers her girlfriend has been captured by the Affini Compact, she launches a bold rescue. It doesn’t go well. But are the affini as bad she thought? Or can Serena and her girlfriend find happiness together as pampered pets? (yes, they can)... more>>

This work is set in the Human Domestication Guide universe. In particular, Inosculate was inspired by a throwaway line from Fluxom's Abcission, and also borrows the characters Hesperia and Ilex from that story as well (with permission).
Other works in the shared universe can be found here: https://readonlymind.com/search/?q=%23Human_Domestication_Guide
Abcission can be found here: https://readonlymind.com/@Fluxom/Abscission/

CW: Mind control, pet play, medical play, drug play, dubious consent, threat of suicide with no actual chance of carrying it out.

** All Characters Depicted are 18 years or older. Do not read if you are below the age of 18** <<less

It is the Virtual 2040's, and Deedee Yeowoo is still trapped in the milleu of Another World Online, Mundus. Having escaped the tutorial island, the Shores of Awakening, with her guildmates in free company Dungeon-Crawling And Chill, they found that there's a growing refugee camp of player characters outside of the port hub city of Viacruz, in numbers that would dwarf a Roman Legion.... more>>

With only the goodwill they earned from fighting for the Mundanes against a group of Player Character slavers, they need to survive in what's becoming a rapidly more expensive city as sellswords, without upsetting the people or the politics of the city too much - or earning the displeasure of her mayor, the Contessa Desolar.

Meanwhile, things about the situation aren't adding up, and the locals are rather more able to pass a Turing test than they were before the disaster that stranded a server full of minds on Mundus. And the answers to the questions Deedee's party are seeking about how the Translation happened might be found in the same place that the Contessa desperately needs a small group of Adventurers to investigate...

Volume 2 of a queer cyberpunk MMO isekai story about a gamer just realizing they're transgender.

I/O is by Talia Belser and the Other Worlds Tourism Bureau, made available under a Creative Commons 4.0 BY-SA-NC license <<less

War has begun in the United Republic of Vostria. The ethnic Valtriat people fight for their right of succession, spurred on by hate and the... more>> ever-increasing tension between them and the Vostrians. Several months into the war a battle breaks out in the town of Belitoskye in its aftermath a duel will take place in the sky. A duel between two pilots, who carry opposing ideals upon their wings. <<less

The City of New Winstam, also known as "The City at the Center of the World" and "The Beating Heart of The Empire," is notoriously known for its unassailable squalor and has been knowj as a collector for many varied diseases.... more>>

Due to the ludicrous mortality rates, doctors of worth are scarce found in the city despite the relatively generous salary. All doctors of worth, except one, a Dr. Bertold Vanderbilt. World renowned for hos courage and intellect Bertold has elected to tame the untamable and subdue the ferocious, he will go to New Winstam, and he will stop at nothing to make his mark on it.

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Hello everyone, this is my first novel and I'm sure there's much to learn, so don't feel pressured on leaving thoughts and criticisms. <<less

One night, in the middle of the North Sea, a chain of events is put into motion, which will change the world forever.

“Your first death is always the hardest.”... more>>

Miguela was the third-born child of a well-off merchant family and knew from around the time she could speak that her life’s path was already decided for her by her father. She was to become an Orator, as was Xandran tradition. However, Miguela had an affinity with the magikal arts and somehow found herself studying at the Academy.

One fateful day, the government offers Miguela an opportunity to join a team tasked with the mission of gathering intelligence via scrying magik. The catch is that Miguela and her associates can only scry the deceased.

Miguela finds the memories of the dead haunting but is adamant not to fail because the prospect of regaining control of her life and using her magik to help others gives her a purpose in life that she never had before. Of course, Miguela soon discovers her new job has an exorbitant cost. Will she be willing to pay when the bill comes due?

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Welcome to Five Kingdoms of Cordizal!

What is the Five Kingdoms of Cordizal?

I often get asked this type of question about my stories by friends, bloggers, and potential readers.

The Five Kingdoms of Cordizal is a high-fantasy epic universe that is the setting for most of my stories. The foundation of the universe is its multicultural, multiracial setting with several sentient races attempting to carve their legacy and survive. The world is fully fleshed out and vibrant with a rich and mysterious history not based on Tolkien mythology.

This brings me to magic. To me, magic is an essential part of the fantasy genre, so, of course, there is magic in the Five Kingdoms universe. However, one critical part of the Five Kingdoms universe is that magic is an abundant commodity that is a part of everyday life and not some plot device used to drive the story.

In short, the Five Kingdoms universe is the setting of epic fantasy stories with deep characters and world-building. I try to tell as many different types of stories as possible in the universe, and hopefully, you can find something for you in it.

Updates daily! <<less

A young provincial thief of no particular renown has his life of crime changed in a day. He ‘stumbles’ upon a huge pile of gold for starters and soon after a dead man carrying a letter of 'royal' interest. Literally. While at it he ‘earns’ a title of sorts, along the promise of a life out of the gutter. Before he can properly appreciate the dramatic turn of his fortunes, he’s drawn into a dangerous conspiracy that threatens to embroil two continents in a devastating war.... more>>

The whole affair seems to cry out for a gallant hero of old, or failing that a cunning diplomat, but he’s neither. Perhaps a lying scoundrel, which our lad definitely is, would have to suffice. He does ‘acquire’ a dagger that knows a dead language after all and that must count for something.

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I) Touch O' Luck is the prologue (or opening act) to the Old Realms series of novels
(Hint O' Magic,
Lure O' War,
Wings O' Fate volumes 1-3)

II) All tags are relevant, but most chapters are not too extreme. Fair warning dear reader, this is an 'unfiltered' story, sometimes sweet, others bitter, touching some heavy subjects or problems, like crime, war, betrayal, lust, pride, politics, revenge etc set in a Epic Fantasy backdrop with shades of Grimdark. In its heart of hearts though, it is an adventure.

I) chapter specific maps of the Realms
https://theoldrealms.blogspot.com/p/maps-of-realms.html <<less

This is a side story to my work Blood-Forged please read Blood-Forged first!... more>>

The story of Tejara’s world before the noose. The love story of a beggar and a high brow courtesan. The tragic story of the death Tejara brings.

Also on Wordpress, Wattpad, and Royal Road.

Read ahead on my Patreon! <<less

I once messaged a girl I was having trouble sleeping.... more>>

So she sent me a YouTube video of a lullaby.

One day she messaged me she was having trouble sleeping.

So I told her a fairy tale.

She found that fairy tale pretty lame though, so I said, "I'll write a fairy tale for you then."

I thought this would be a simple, "problem happens, witch solves problem, everyone happy" but I overcomplicated things so much....

God this thing is 6k words long! Just, let me end this...

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The happy lives of three princesses, Sarah, Helene and Arianna are thrown into a swirl when their brother falls prey to an unknown disease. Not to menton, the king is sick too now. Sarah is forced to take charge of the kingdom and it seems Helene has to marry a prince to save her kingdom. Will the three ever get back their normal happy lives? <<less

They deserve what happens to them.... more>>

Ever since they enslaved us, ever since they shackle us underground to bring them their ore or chain above ground to harvest their grain. We suffered, while they fattened their bellies. No more, now we deserve justice. We will ravage through their countryside, we shall burn their homes, and slaughter their young. For now, our rebellion has begun.

The time of my people’s slavery ends with me for I will lead my people to greatness. The Cinari will do anything to stop me, with their ancient war machines and pathetic armies. But I will push them back and claim what is rightfully mine. We built their Empire with our blood and tears. It is time we take it back.

When I was a slave, they called me M-24:6.

But as a free man, they know me as Marak.

Content warning:
This story mentions and features mature content. Which includes sexual assault, torture, gore, genocide, slavery, racism, and more.

(Book 1 of 2 of the Capital series) <<less

A lesbian science fiction retelling of Ragnarok and the events leading to it.... more>>

It has been a millennium since mankind abandoned its home. Corporations have carved up the heavens, and brought humanity to the stars with them to finalize those borders in blood. Their weapon of choice: Einherjar, ten meter tall humanoid mechs, powered by an exotic energy source as-of-yet barely understood.

Just under the illusion of peace sold to the public, mercenary pilots fulfill the wills of those who hold the reins of power. Pilots like Aria, a conscript turned freelance mercenary aided by her illegal and fully sentient AI companion, Nimue. After taking what seemed to be a routine job for a routine client, Aria and an erstwhile rival, Maks, find themselves facing down something older, more territorial, and far more deadly than any corporate force. And what’s more, their encounter has drawn the baleful eye of the deranged leader of the Penrose Foundation upon themselves. <<less

What if you woke up one day with a power that could change the world? What if the world hated you for it? That’s the... more>> reality of the Irregulars, a group of people who develop extraordinary abilities at puberty. They are feared, despised, and hunted by governments, religions, and enemies who want to exploit them. Their only hope lies in their leaders, the Administrators, who must decide whether to fight back or seek peace. But their most powerful ally, the strongest Irregular ever born, has a different agenda. He is the wild card, the unpredictable factor, the one who could tip the balance of power in their favor…or doom them all. <<less

The penal labor colony called Solstice lies nearly 500 light years from Earth. For decades, the planet was used by the fascist Terran Accord as a dumping ground for prisoners, political and otherwise — that is, until the prisoners organized and won a hard-fought revolution against their corporate overlords and took the planet for themselves. The Accord, on the back foot in their war against the Affini, struck back from orbit, and fired a single shot that almost rendered the planet uninhabitable. For an aging revolutionary at the heart of it all, the arrival of the Affini means salvation for her people, but it also marks the beginning of a new fight for liberation. ... more>> style="line-height: 40px;"> This story is set in the Human Domestication Guide collaborative universe. Details and other works in the universe can be found at https://humandomestication.guide

(18+, Very Slow Burn (175k words). All chapters come with content warnings; chapters with heavy sexual content will be specifically called out.) <<less

Isaac was a simple man living a peaceful life. He'd lost his parents when he was young, but the village took care of him and raised him as their own. So he was as content as a human being can be. But a fateful encounter with the White Queen and the Sovereign Empire had changed the course of his life in a more drastic way than he expected. He'd been forcefully appointed as a King Candidate and now his first day on the job, he is now going on a quest that's very much likely to kill him. But hey, at least he gets the chance to ride a giant lizard.... more>>

Mild language. <<less

Apparently some sort of glitch made this unsearchable (that or the mods hate my book). Anyway, let's try this again!... more>>

This takes place in an alternate history of Earth where superheroes and villains duke it out. The main character is genderfluid/crossdresser, so heads up there is some transphobia stuff going on. She is also decidedly not trans, so if you don't like that fact, yeah I don't need you to read this. It's very like or hate, because it's based on my own story, so if you're easily offended by things like religions or politics, yeah, just don't read this!

Other than that, it has a girl's love rescue subplot, and a fight against evil dictator or something, and other stuff too. I don't want to go too long describing it though.

Oh, one more thing. If you're looking for Marvel-type comic book, it's more like My Hero Academia than that. Sorry. There's an attempt at least at humor, and the supervillains and superheros are more allegorical than realistic. The main character literally has the ability to beat people by debating with them and then punching them really hard. <<less

Chlоe, a suссessful salarywоman (read: cоrpоrate slave) frоm Earth, finԁs herself frameԁ fоr embezzlement by her оwn соwоrkers, shattering her harԁ-earneԁ reрutatiоn. One fateful mоrning, she awakens in an орulent mansiоn in a wоrlԁ unlike her оwn—a steamрunk realm оf intriсate maсhinery, magiс, anԁ mystery knоwn as Erretel. ... more>>

In Erretel, Chlоe inhabits the bоԁy оf Charlоtte Addler, a siԁe сharaсter frоm a nоvel she haԁ reaԁ—the widоwed sister-in-law оf the prоtagоnist. With her knоwleԁge оf the stоry, Chlоe sees an орроrtunity tо reshaрe her life, but she must navigate the wоrlԁ's соmрlexities with сautiоn. Her gоal: tо avоiԁ entanglements with the stоry's рrоtagоnist—Arnold in his quest fоr vengeance, anԁ live a slow life in Erretel.

Fоllоw Chlоe's jоurney as she aԁaрts tо her new life as a nоblewоman, exрlоres the wоnԁers оf Erretel, anԁ unсоvers hiԁԁen seсrets. Alоng the way, she fоrms unexрeсteԁ frienԁshiрs, ԁelves intо the wоrlԁ оf magiс, anԁ ԁisсоvers her оwn hiԁԁen talents.

As Chlоe immerses herself in the intriсaсies оf Erretel, she realizes that her aсtiоns may have соnsequenсes beyоnԁ what she соulԁ have ever imagineԁ. The wоrlԁ оf Erretel is nоt just a baсkԁrор; it's a living, breathing entity with its оwn сhallenges anԁ соnfliсts. I in the enԁ, it's uр tо Chlоe tо make a сhоiсe: tо live fоr herself, оr fоr the wоrlԁ she's соme tо lоve.

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Cover art by HagiwaraRin. <<less