The new cosmic tree has been planted.... more>>

‘True was the cosmic tree beacon to protect and champion all the beauty of the stars. I know some will call me naïve, but I sincerely believe in that light.’

Unfortunately, not everyone likes omnipresent walking nukes playing bodyguards to humpback whales and starry-eyed kids with dreams to cure cancer. Facing the possibility of challenges, scum and villains from across the Astral Sea decide it is now or never to pave their brutal reign.

With the peaceful illusion out the windows, chaos inevitably knocked on the door.

Caught in the crossfire of the multiversal crisis, the Earth is shoved up the Astral Sea to meet its new neighbors—a grim escalator to a time bomb.

Considering this escalation, True's response is simple: first train the two schmucks from the planet Earth and build the taskforce to forklift those scums and villains down the comical mass grave.

One way or another—be it Earth’s prided capitalism, fusion-powered satellite laser, or their homegrown outer gods — the Order of True shall prove good is not toothless

The Multiapocalypse has begun. <<less

“This game will change my life, right?” Zephyr asked himself before entering the VR game called [Lord of Mirrors].
The simple and naive archeologist with... more>> a heavy heartbreak in his office is tasked to roleplay the merciless Lord. Failure means only one thing – death.
Can he do it? Maybe or Maybe not. No one knows.
The question remains… Zephyr controlling the Lord, or is it the other way around?
“Remember Mordret… the Other side is tainted.”
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Warning: Mature content with a dark setting and a play of deaths and brutality. With an added Erotic touch and a thick plot.
Additional tags: Brutality, Dark, Villain, Sexual Content, and more.
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Updates: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday.
Chapter length: 2000+/- words.
That's it, you don't need to know anything else.
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Sinland Saga. Book 1 <Lord's Authority> starts here.
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Welcome to the Other Side (Discord link): https://discord.gg/G5JbQsjt7V <<less

The gods are fickle beings, plagued by their boredom and arrogance. From many millennia of peace, their complacency grew, allowing those who sought to destroy creation to fester and grow in its darkest recesses. ... more>>

By the time the gods had noticed, it was too late for them to directly intervene, so another solution was required.

Two thousand years later, a beautiful young woman is dragged from her family and her comfortable modern life, thrown into a world where the fires of conflict are about to reach.

She woke up in the far north of a broken empire, in a world inhabited by countless species of monsters and races of man. Now on a continent once ruled by a single power, fractured by the ambitions of a traitor where the provinces vy for power, independence, or retribution for the past, she finds herself searching for a path forward.

With the mysteries of her aristocratic family's past to guide her path, her remarkable talents to help her survive, and an unbreakable will to help her thrive, Elyssia will navigate the battlefields of both war and politics on her path to protect what she holds dear and reunite with her family.

A/N:

22 chapters already written, the last few shall be on Patreon when I get to editing them.

This is just a little project I am working on in my free time. Uploads will be rather inconsistent as it’s not something I want to rush, especially while keeping up with my Caelus Online upload schedule.

Please feel free to leave any comments and suggestions, I look forward to reading them.

This novel will be a mix of 'kingdom building' (in this case rebuilding), political intrigue, and fighting in both large and small scale fights. Later on there will be world hopping which will include several other themes.

[Transfered from: SomeRandomApollo] <<less

"The MACHINES enslaved us. The VAMPIRES saved us."... more>>

That's what the commoners say about us. Pretty sure it's what Dad said to Mom when they were courting. My ancestors fought and died for your descendants. Now we and our honestly fucked up Church rule Christendom, asking only for your hot blood. (Sometimes also your hot blondes. That's really more a me thing.)

Hi, I'm Katriona. Dhampir. Disaster. Dyke. Girl of my own dreams. Dad was a commoner and Mom was a Noble, so everybody called me a bastard. Things got worse when I turned out to be a bitch.

This is the story of the weirdest part of my life. And how I found the love of it. My best friend hates the title, but I haven't met her yet.

So let's start with a bunch of murder.... <<less

The tale begins with how most ends: kingdoms unite to fight the Blighted Multitude, heroes lead the brave thousands, the final stand for survival was at hand. But the tale would not have a victorious end, unlike those sung by the bards. ... more>>

As half of the lands had fallen to the march of the Blighted Multitude, so will the other—defeat was what Hiero, a Draecontyr, one who stole power from the dragons, foresaw. Hiero sets in motion a plan to destroy all, the continent, along with the Blighted Multitude, gambling there’d be a handful of survivors to continue onward. A bleak future, but the only option in his mind.

Three centuries later, Hiero awakens.

Being alive was the least of his surprises. Expecting a land ravaged by unquenchable flames, with a handful struggling to survive, he instead beheld a kingdom where peace and prosperity abound. Follow Hiero as he pieces together lost history and prepares for its repeat. For if he is alive, so too is the ancient evil he tried to bring down with him.
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Cover is my original art.
Also published on RoyalRoad.
Discord: https://discord.gg/VGCzJXt3aS <<less

All sixteen-year-old Alicia Crimsonmane wants is to become a mage, to follow in her mother's footsteps, and to be acknowledged once again by her esteemed wizarding kin.... more>>

So, Fate grants her wish. She is now The Child of Miracles, the wielder of the strongest essence in the world of thaumaturgy...

With the consequences her head is the most wanted bounty in the entire realm, and a burden to gather anomalies like herself to save the conflict-ridden magic world from impending doom.

But will she remain unwavering in her conviction, even if it means seeing her innocence clash with the harsh realities she is bound to encounter? Or discovering that her world stores ̶f̶u̶c̶k̶e̶d̶ ̶u̶p̶ far more treacherous truths she never imagines?

Because magic is not just flowers and fireworks after all...

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What to expect in this story:
What to expect in this story:
1. A slow, classic progressive fantasy narrative that focuses not only on the characters but also on the intricacies of magic, spells, and the individuals who practice them.

2. No blue boxes.

3. The main character, while deeply passionate about magic and the mystic arts, struggles with her own inability to wield it. She possesses a vast knowledge of magic trivia and learns to control her anxiety over time in order to prevent her habitual impulsive actions.

4. MC is "Scottish" (inspired) so expect some of the dialects and the foreign terms as part of the world-building. But along the way, the dialect will be reduced along with MC travelling outside her hometown. The translations for these terms will be provided in a dedicated glossary in the first entry. Feel free to share your feedback regarding any terms that may have been overlooked.

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Title: Thaumaturgy
Author: RestuIbu
Art cover: Bajigurr (X)
Tag: Action, Fantasy, Magic, R18 <<less

Sai Giri finds himself transported to a new world as one of twenty heroes tasked with saving it from a demonic threat. His unique Gift he is given is Sour Apples, which despite tasting awful it increase his Durability. As Sai Giri faces the trials presented by royalty, demons, and a endless army of Horned Dogs. His ultimate goal is to not only endure but thrive in this unfamiliar world.... more>>

** Updates on Wednesdays and Saturday <<less

Karla is a simple girl of simple needs. All she wanted in life is to have fun in peaceful luxury and maybe go on trips and adventures once every year. Destiny says otherwise, and chains her with ever-increasing responsibility. Born as a princess in a highly competitive and ruthless imperial court, it took all her powers and wits just so she can protect herself.... more>>

Her actions to protect those she cared about are perceived by many as her intention to inherit the throne, sinking her deeper into the murky waters of imperial politics. Will she be able to save everyone? Or more importantly, will she manage to be happy while doing so?

“I have no intention at all to become Empress” Karla said with unshakable resolve.

“Why do my most capable children like this? It's like a curse” The emperor shakes his head in dismay.

“Lucius and now you, not even a speck of ambition can be seen.”

Lucius? Karla wondered, her brother received the same treatment too? While she is thinking about that, the emperor proceeds with his complaints.

“My most foolish children, on the other hand, are fighting tooth and nail for the throne.” <<less

Glace is an Ethereal Ice Dragon, born from a water dragon mother, she had to be adopted by another family due to the conflict between... more>> the Dragon Clans. Trained by her new family she eventually grows up to join the royal knights. With her powerful affinity for ice magic, she has to face the dangers that occurs as the looming Demon Empire wishes to destroy everything.
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Will try and do at least 1 chapter a week with it scheduled to release every sunday.
Cover image is made using AI although if the series gets big or I have more money I may commission an artist to make a proper cover art.
Has also been uploaded to royal road <<less

Warning ⚠: This book has incestuous relationships and will have a polyamorous relationship between the three main characters Hikari, Rika and Akira. If you're not comfortable with the nature of their relationship don't read. There will be smut (^///^) including yuri, straight but no yaoi, incest and lots of magic. All art and characters belong to their respective owners.... more>>

I'm not really good with description so I recommend you read the prologue to see if you'll like it and hoping that you do please enjoy!
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Synopsis
In the Sunken Zika world where the Purple Star shines, Mwana Jua begins his path on the Way of the Warrior just like his... more>> ancestors did. He dreams of becoming a Crystal Warrior just like every other child, but he soon comes to realize that there is much more to power the higher he climbs.
His journey is not just to be the greatest, but to bring happiness to his family, to support his love, and to fulfill his teacher's greatest dream.
He embarks on a path that crosses life and death spanning across the realms of Demons, Dragons, Magic, and even Gods; the Path of the Invincible Dragon.
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If you want to support my novel on Patreon, you can search me on there under Gitagon6991. My link is: https://www.patreon.com/gitagon6991 <<less

June 6th, 1944. A day that everybody on Earth recognizes as D-Day. But what if America suddenly disappeared during the battle. What if a war ready America, already on edge is forced into a new world. ... more>>

Now the US Government is forced to make a decision, do they relax and let the forces of fantasy do its will? Or will the US impose its own will upon this new realm?

Discord Link: https://discord.gg/jPYyApfpwA <<less

"Enter a world where betrayal and redemption dance hand in hand, where the choices we make shape destinies and test the very fabric of our humanity. In this gripping tale, follow the journey of Enoch, a young man haunted by loss and driven by a thirst for justice. From the hallowed halls of Medical College to the heart of a burgeoning resistance movement, Enoch's path intertwines with unlikely allies and formidable foes.... more>>

As he grapples with love, betrayal, and the weight of his past, Enoch must confront the darkness within himself to forge a brighter future. Alongside his lost brother Henoch, Enoch navigates treacherous landscapes of political intrigue and personal turmoil, uncovering secrets that could shake the very foundations of society.

With twists and turns at every corner, 'The Grail Wars: Chronicles of Redemption' is a riveting tale of courage, sacrifice, and the enduring power of hope. Join Enoch on his quest for redemption as he challenges authority, confronts his demons, and discovers the true meaning of resilience in the face of adversity." <<less

ar·ri·viste
/ˌärēˈvēst/... more>>

noun
an ambitious or ruthlessly self-seeking person, especially one who has recently acquired wealth or social status.

Juliana dreams of glory in a godless world.

While mankind groans from a never-ending cycle of succession and strife, Juliana embarks on a journey to prove her worth. Along the way, she discovers an opportunity in the form of a mysterious companion. Now, as chaos shadows her every step, Juliana must confront the truth behind her newfound companion and the consequences of her own ambition.

Whispers of a new god's arrival spread across the continent—a god bearing the unmistakable mark of fluffy cat ears. What manner of evil has this young lady unleashed upon her poor world…?

"Nya~?"

A realistic deconstruction of the isekai trope, experienced through the perspective of a native inhabitant. A world filled with political intrigue, religious themes, and the potential for kingdom-building (or destroying). <<less

Emily, a kind soul hailing from the tiniest of villages. Her days unfold in serene simplicity, untouched by grand ambitions. She was fated to have... more>> a simple life, but life always has its ways of surprising us in ways we don't expect, as Emily would find out. <<less

When I died, I kind of figured that would be it. Or, I would have, I guess. More fool me, because I seem to have died in the one spot where my soul had a chance to stick around a bit longer. Of course I seem to be a stone now, so I'll have to figure that out, but how hard could it be? I have so many questions, and I'm going to enjoy tracking down the answers!... more>>

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This is my attempt to force myself to not constantly rethink and rewrite my stories by publishing as I go. What that means is, it might be a bit rough since I'm not doing any editing before I upload. I'm basically thinking of this as a first draft. That said, I'm still going to do my best to make it as good as I can as I'm writing, and feel free to point out any typos so I can fix them!
This is my first time writing a story, so please give any helpful feedback you have!
I'll be aiming for one chapter a week for now, maybe speeding up down the line.
Title, Description, and tags are subject to change. <<less

Knowledge is power. Infinite knowledge is infinite power!
After dying in a library fire, Oz is startled to wake up in another world's largest library of magical books, and even more startled to find out he's the sole inheritor of those books! However, just because he's the legal owner doesn't mean the thousands of mages outside the library won't descend to any depths to acquire those tomes. As a mortal who's barely stepped onto the path of magehood, how's Oz meant to protect so many precious books against their evil schemes? ... more>>

"If the library has an unbreakable barrier, why step outside? If the library has all the knowledge of the world, what do I need a teacher for? I'll just cozy up in this library and read forever!"

A semicozy semiaction cultivation novel about a reader locked in a library! <<less

As the god's battleground starts to turn into anarchy with justice and prosperity disappearing and instead being replaced by pain and suffering, the goddess of Justice and Prosperity has to do something that no other god or goddess has done. Call upon the forces of a godless planet. ... more>>

She wanted the strongest, and got the strongest. She got armies from three separate countries, and has forced upon them a mission of no return. Literally. Like they can't return to earth unless they complete it.

Without any governments, the armies are left to fend for themselves with a large amount of bullets, tanks, planes, and ships.

This story will have a large amount of characterization and slice of life moments. I did an insane amount of research for this and poured so much time in, not just militarily, but other basic necessity things as well. Fights will be bloody, magic will be rampant, and the slice of life moments will just warm you to the core. (actual kingdom building)

Royal Road I am also uploading it on your site. <<less

Most thought World War 3 would bring an end to the world as we know it, and the superpowers of the world knew this as well. Yet when the prices for basic raw materials continued to rise, it was China who first took the steps to war. A war for untapped resource deposits in Africa no less, and The United States and The Russian Federation, moved to counter.... more>>

Set 5 years after the resource proxy-wars in Africa in the year 2040. A new Earth eases back into peace. China with what little land it gained in Africa turns inwards to combat the growing instability of the border regions, a military coup in Russia marks a new chapter in its own history, and The United States comes out leaving beaten and bruised, but not defeated.

But on June 15th, a world-altering event transpired. It only lasted for a fraction of a second, however it did more damage than any war could do. The United States, with all its power and might, had… well, vanished. The continental United States, a once thriving nation of 380 million people, now just forest, plains, desert, and mountains.

Now, the 49th President, President John Dresden. Is forced to lead a nation scattered across a foreign world, a shaken economy with the foundations themselves cracking, and an anxious nation. While on Earth, mass hysteria over the vanishing of The United States pushes world leaders to their breaking point, and people to do things they wouldn't even thought of doing just a few weeks prior.

Will this be what finally causes Earth to remember its past, or be what finally brings down The First Realm?

Author Notes/Statements: Being Non-American(Canadian) I apologize ahead of time if I get anything wrong with either government structure or how certain people are supposed to speak/act.

Updates for this story will be inconsistent as all hell, however, I will make sure to post 'update chapters' to keep those who are interested in my story in the loop on what's going on should there be a long period with no new chapters. I will only post chapters that I am satisfied with.

Support me on Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/drassdeer

Current status of Chapter 33: "Complete" - Approximate release date: June 16th
Edited/Proof Read By DelberCrankToggle.

Also Available on The Royal Road: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/49724/america-stranded-in-a-fantasy-world <<less

In 2129, a soldier died. Her world, ravaged by global warming and war, forgot her sacrifice. But from the dark beyond, Eve Haversham crawled on skinless fingers toward a life of synthetic glory. Rising to become the first of the Deathless, she must struggle with her new life and manage the forces that threaten to overwhelm her. The city of Nova Roma awaits her, tempting her with delights and dangers both. Unsure whether the woman who paid for her resurrection is lover or manipulator, surrounded by callous scientists and bloodthirsty mercenaries, Eve must find a place in the new world.... more>>

(I'm unsure whether I want to continue this project so I'm posting it here for feedback :D Also, although I recognize religious themes are present through most of my work but this one's BIIIIG on the imagery. Discretion advised!) <<less

To seek strength is a human instinct. It is birthed by the urge to satisfy human nature. The urge to abuse this strength, too, is in the nature of all humans, suppressed barely by ideals in the form of spiritual mentorship.... more>>

Accordingly, when the road to attaining strength is opened for a meager share of a population, billions must suffer.

For the human civilization of planet Triton, this was a century of self-discovery. For the common man, this was an era of envy. And for the mages blessed by the architects of human civilization, this was a stage to pursue unprecedented glory and power.

It has been 97 years since the humans of planet Triton became conscious of their origin, a mystery spanning beyond their planet, spanning beyond many millennia, waiting to be uncovered in the treacherous sea of stars. The architects have resurfaced, all twelve of them, from the dust left in history by epics and myths.
Beyond the common man's vision, the architects orchestrate their own plans. Beyond the architects' plans lie their common purpose, their hopes and dreams for the all races, every form of life, and all that lies beyond life.

And tonight, a miracle beyond it all has been sparked; a miracle...that may not bring forth fortune, but the shadow of an erased truth; a miracle birthed by brutality and vengeful hunger.
And among all mentors of human instinct, vengeance presents to you your most magnificent self, and to mankind your most abominable form. <<less

After the death of his father, Shen Zhihao succeeded him as the leader of the Yinhai sect. A prestigious position that should bring admiration, and perhaps envy, from his peers. Due to his beauty and demeanor, everything indicated that Shen Zhihao would become a role model for the rest of the disciples.... more>>

However, few anticipated that Shen Zhihao would be a two-legged rat (not literally) who didn't hesitate to impose his will (literally) on all those he considered inferior. A true tyrant.

A dictator who did not foresee that the day would come when his banished older brother would return from the dead to seize his throne. And, finding himself without a clear way to defeat him, Shen Zhihao would have no choice but to venture into the unknown, traveling to another universe to find the chosen one who could assist him in his fight.

He did not count, however, on the fact that once he arrived in this other world, the promised ally had been dead for thirteen years. And that, in his place, there was only an individual named Zhao Xian, a descendant of the man who was supposed to help him, and whose combat skills could be rated between zero and none.

As if that weren't enough, the portal through which Shen Zhihao arrived on this mission of seeking help closed, and with no way to communicate with his clan, how could he return?

Will Zhao Xian be his salvation after all, or on the contrary, will they both end up being each other's downfall? <<less

Pulled back from retirement, Alexander Thustra must guide his appetence down the path of the sword. Even if that means picking back up the blade... more>> he abandoned years ago. <<less

The Old Realms Saga starts where Touch O' Luck ends.
It is a direct sequel and follows the story of Glen, the thief from Shroudcoast, now impersonating the grandson of the elderly Lord of Altarin and his colorfull companions.
It tells of Lord Storm Nattas struggles, as he tries desperately to prevent the realm from falling into the pits of war, or failing that, make certain he escapes it unscathed.
It will sing of gallant Sir Lucius Alden, 'Bloody tiger of the South' and his journey to the distant lands of Fetya, and the faraway 'true' North. A journey of hardships, danger, a desperate search for redemption and the road back to his beloved Regia.... more>> /> It will whisper of a Princess woes and triumphs, in the exotic continent of Eplas.
It will speak of a 'demi-goddess' wanting what was promised and Dar Eherdir, the father of all assassins.

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The Old Realms series:

Prologue,
Touch O' Luck (Finished)

Act I,
Hint O' Magic (Finished)

Act II,
Lure O' War (Finished)

Act III-V
Wings O' Fate 1-3 (Ongoing)

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2 chapters per week.
drops Fridays and Saturdays/Sundays around 12:00 UK time
also a chapter Wednesday in the afternoon.

II) multi-part chapters come usually within 48 hours for continuity (and because they are written as one chapter for the novel's original form), without being limited from the above schedule.

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Cover artwork by @IntheBlackveil
(here the cover of Lure O' War, or Act II is used)

Maps of the Old Realms are available here
I) chapter specific maps of the Realms
https://theoldrealms.blogspot.com/p/maps-of-realms.html
II) Character portraits
https://theoldrealms.blogspot.com/p/old-realms-characters.html

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I) 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, pride, politics, revenge etc set in a Epic Fantasy backdrop with shades of Grimdark. In its heart of hearts though, it is an adventure.

II) The Old Realms saga is only published on Scribble Hub and RR for free. It is in the author's plans to publish it on Amazon and other platforms at some point. If you see it offered anywhere else, or someone tries to charge you for it, please report him. It is illegal to sell, or take advantage of intellectual work  without the author's permission. <<less

For years Sora has been viciously harassed by bullies, being subject to physical, psychological, and emotional torture from middle school to high school. This, however,... more>> is going to change as Sora’s sixteenth birthday draws near; reality begins to twist as myths and legends surround her. She starts to change from a demure teenage girl to something else as she struggles to come to terms with her new transformation. <<less