What would you do if one day you were told you were one of the chosen who would have to battle to save the world?... more>>

Akio was an average guy, having moved to the big city from his humble town in the mountains. Sure, his IT freelancing job wasn't making him big money, and he wasn't exactly a hit with the ladies, but life wasn't all that bad... until one day a mysterious angel-like being visited him to tell him the Earth was in danger. Many would be chosen to fight this fate, but would any succeed?

Of course, if one could have the usual cheat skills everything would work out, wouldn't it? So why was his skill like a garbage pay-to-win mobile game? Akio would have to not only hone his skills and build his Astral Empire, but he would need to raise money, secure land and become a player on Earth too! Facing this challenging task alone would surely be impossible, so Akio needs to make strong and beautiful allies to take on all those who would oppose him.

Who would that be, you ask? The old myths of Earth are returning, alien invaders are waiting outside on the Astral Tides, Cultivators are looking for their next faces to slap, Demons are whispering poison into the ears of anyone who would listen, and whoever was trying to save Earth by granting various people powers were making some really awful choices...

Join Akio as he starts at the bottom of the ladder, clawing his way to the top and discovering one can change their destiny, so long as they work hard (and have a boat-load of money!).

[This story is a modern world LitRPG where I try and balance the real world, the other world and various character-development scenarios. The pace can be described as 'measured', as there is a lot of 'slice-of-life' style events to balance 'number-go-up' and Territory capture]

What can you expect from this story? MC and side characters who are flawed and make mistakes, but ultimately grow and change, bettering themselves and the world around them. Yes, the MC does start off a bit weak and whiny, but he does get over it as the story progresses. It's a slow burn though.

Likewise Harem and romance. it is most definitely harem, though again it's a slow burn and not easy to reach. There are some r18 scenes with them, but these don't happen until a fair way into the story.

Real-world consequences of power. I'm trying to explore this slowly, so expect politics down the line.

Base-building in both the real and the other world, growing power, money, influence and more. it's a slow burn but a focus.

Cultivators, Faeries, Demons, Gods and more, though again, it takes a while for more and more of these to appear.

Update schedule - Minimum of 3 Chapters Per Week, between 3-5 Per Week is the aim. This is the schedule since it is now up-to-date with Royal Road. <<less

A mysterious young man falls into a small unknown world after surviving the terrifying void, barely recovering. However, the heavens punished him with a mysterious seal, sealing his powerful and terrifying strength and even restricting his body strength, turning him into a weak mortal, a cripple in the end. ... more>>

Feeling somewhat desperate and uneasy, he will begin to explore this small but interesting and unknown world, realizing that not everything is what it seems and that much knowledge he had ignored in the past was more important than it seemed.

However, his heart that had been sealed and indifferent to almost everyone for his entire life, will gradually begin to open up when he meets people who will unexpectedly break the barrier in his heart easily but mysteriously, creating strong bonds that he never thought he would have had after the tragedy. Even memories from his childhood that had been forgotten or sealed away seemingly began to slowly emerge after a long time, realizing that his apparent origin was not simple either.

With his power sealed, but with his knowledge and experience of thousands of years will gradually push him to the peak once again, even discovering unparalleled secrets and knowledge to step into the heavens and succeed in becoming an existence above the universe!

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It is my first novel that I started a long time ago and that I write with some slowness but always trying to give the best of me. I love very much these themes of cultivation and fights, romance and soft slices of life, so I decided to create my own novel that maybe could be enjoyable and charming for some or boring and disappointing for many, but it doesn't matter.

In the beginning you will find a lot of clichés and tropes similar to almost every novel, even in the first 200-300 chapters, because I didn't know how to give an original and unique start. But I'm always aware of your comments, criticisms and complaints, which help me to broaden my horizons and perspectives and give a better writing and story to the novel.

My writing and consistency at the beginning can be ugly with many mistakes, but as the story progresses I have learned from my mistakes and corrected a lot, even changing the way of narration a little as the story progresses and I write gradually.

PS: Don't get carried away by the names of the chapter titles, some will seem to say the MC's cultivation or that he will start planning or have objectives against others, which is completely wrong. Sometimes I can't think of a suitable title and just write the simplest one, hehe.

* Riixhiie *
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* The cover image does not belong to me, so if the original owner has problems he can inform me and I will gladly remove it * <<less

In a land ruled by vile monsters, where death is common and life is cruel, one outcast endeavors to have it all. While there are many misconceptions related to goblins, such as their horrid looks or lack of intelligence, their small stature isn't one. But, that doesn't stop Stryg from aspiring to his belief of greatness: power, prestige, and food with salt.
When fate drags Stryg from his forest home and into the ruthless city of Hollow Shade he must learn that some monsters live everywhere.... more>>

If you wish to support the story check out my patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/RealmofMonsters

Join us on discord to talk more about the the story, lore, and characters!
https://discord.gg/uYqw7R6SKz

Metus Contest:
Halloween Aspect Theme: Horror, world of monsters.

Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, 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

33 Concept will randomly choose a soul from a group of 33 people who died at the same specific time as its champion, and these champions will compete with, and kill each other to become the final winner and gain the final prize, becoming the ruler of its own Omniverse to do as one likes with it.... more>>

A chapter will be posted every Saturdays and Sundays at 05:00 PM Scribblehub time, and I plan to post a bonus chapter when the story popularity reaches a certain level.

Disclaimer: I do not own anything, only my own original characters, and while there will be a harem, I'll be a small one of 6 or 7, and different from my other fic this one will be updated once a week but this doesn't mean I'm writing less, in fact, one chp is equal to 4 or 5 my previous ones, the time I'm taking is to plan and fix carefully.

And as always. Hope you have fun!
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1st World: Saint Seiya
2nd World: Arifureta
3rd World: Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
4th World: The Boys
5th World: One Piece
6th World: Digimon Tamers
7th World: ??? <<less

Weston wakes up in a large room. 12 doorways around him he has to make a choice on which door to open. Unfortunately he isn’t the luckiest person. The first one throws him in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. ... more>>

12 doors with unknown worlds behind them await Weston. Will he be able to keep the worlds on the path of their canon? Or will he fail and have to take over for the protagonist?

Book 1:
High School of the Dead. Gantz. One Piece. Naruto. My Hero Academia.

Book 2:
High School of the Dead. One Piece. Naruto. One Punch Man. My Hero Academia. Also dig more into why Weston is in the room and what he is actually doing there.

Book 3:
One Piece. Naruto. One Punch Man. My Hero Academia. Hunter x Hunter. Berserk. DBZ. Gantz.

Book 4: (Chapter ranges as I update and write them)
Manhwa Chapters: 318-339
Side Halls: 340-360
Comics: 361+
Second Life Ranker
Tutorial is too Hard
Solo Leveling
Marvel universe
Invincible
DC Universe
Books? Probably Harry Potter and a few others

I try not to spend too much time in each world. Things happen quickly, because I hate writing boring chapters where nothing happens. I try to reinvent some of the power systems they use, but also stick to the nature of the story. Also lots of smut.

Updates: I aim for 10 chapters released every week. Uploads on Fridays.

Oh right and I don't own any of the characters except the main one. <<less

MIGHT MAKES RIGHT.... more>>

Wu Jian comes from a small clan eking out a living in the countryside. Despite being the clan heir, he is bullied for being cowardly and weak. In a world where the strength of a person's cultivation determines their lot in life, weakness is not allowed, and those who possess it are often stamped out.

But Wu Jian doesn't want to remain weak. He doesn't want to be a coward. He wants to be strong. Witness the rise of one young man who, with the help of his childhood friend, will face adversity, forge new bonds of love and friendship, and gain the strength needed to protect his loved ones and find meaning in his life.

It all begins here.

Read up to 43 chapters ahead on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BrandonVarnell <<less

Bullied, bitten, and experimented on, Peter's day couldn't really get any worse.
But as Peter Parker realises he has superpowers, he knows life can only get better.
As his powers grow, so does his confidence. He stops feeling afraid, stops listening to the bullies, and starts to live his life his way. ... more>>

A slice of life novel with a different Peter Parker.
Focusing on a Symbiote Peter Parker rather than Spider-Man.

What to expect.

Violence.

The novel contains scenes of violence, with blood, gore, and death.

Traumatic Content.

The novel contains hints and brief descriptions of torture, rape, drug use, child abuse, and paedophilia.

These scenes are brief and as non-descriptive as possible.

Romance.

House Of Venom is a polyamorous novel, containing relationships between more than two people.

NSFW

The novel does contain graphic sexual scenes.

The novel features male/female sex scenes as well as female/female sex scenes.

The novel has no male/male romantic scenes.

Poly vs Harem.

Harems are exclusive, where the protagonist nurtures several romantic/sexual relationships. The protagonist is central to the relationship.

Polyamory is inclusive, where the protagonist and each cast member nurture romantic/sexual relationships. The protagonist is not central to the relationship, and relationships can form within the group without them.

Spider-Man - The House Of Venom is a polyamory novel.

Final Note.

This novel is written by an amateur in their spare time, and as such will contain

Grammar mistakes
Spelling mistakes
Syntax mistakes

I do the best I can, I do not have an editor, proofreader, or beta readers.
There will still be mistakes, but hopefully not too many.
This is presented as a second and final draft.

Comments that are homophobic, sexist, bigoted, rude, or condescending will be removed.
If I feel the comment warrants it, you will also be blocked and/or reported. <<less

"Argh, how did my life end up like this?!"... more>>

There was once a boy who's well-loved and popular with his peers. His smile could melt an adult's heart and his easygoing and sweet nature attracted a lot of girls who became his admirers.

Little did he know that such a blessed life wouldn't last forever.

Now, he is an ugly, overweight adult, working a job he doesn't like, and leading a life he doesn't want. No women want to be near him, let alone be his girlfriend, or even his wife. He is an oversized gear in a machine that doesn't even welcome him.

When he gets fired from his job, it is the last straw from him. He remembers his life as a kid, and now good and beautiful it was.

"I don't want this. I don't want this anymore!"

"I would be better off dead than having to live like this for a second longer!"

Suicidal, he passes by a flooding river, as there is a storm that day. He immediately thinks of throwing himself there, ending it once and for all.

And he does. But not because he actually has the balls to kill himself via drowning, but because he sees a little girl being carried down the river by the strong current.

In a split second, he decides that it would be better if she lives, even if he has to die in the process.

And he does. He saves her, throwing her into the side of the river. But then his legs, rarely ever used, suddenly cramp. He can do nothing as he is swallowed by the waves.

"Aah, it would be nice if I could be reincarnated into a fantasy world, like in those stories... I can do it all over, and do it better this time around..."

His wish is granted. When he wakes up, he's no longer his old, adult self. He's a baby, living in an entirely new world.

This is his story.

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This story would have both happiness and hardships, heartwarming and sad moments, as well as romance that doesn't just end in a kiss. This is a harem story that will end up in a genuine polygamous relationship. It's also an adventure story, though it would stay as a slice-of-life for a good while as MC grows up.

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15 advance chapters = $7.5
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Cover made by Nyancreates. (https://twitter.com/nyancreates?s=09)

https://discord.gg/EvJhQQTyn2 if you want to hear my infrequent ramblings regarding the story. <<less

He has returned to the past. And this time he will live up to his role as a young master, which he lost in the past.
He will use all the resources of his family to his advantage. He will cheat the world itself.
This is a harem and intrigue story, where he will get what he wants, he will build his own super hidden power and he will protect his loved one's this time.... more>>

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The character's sheet... If you got lost. Be careful though, it is full of spoilers
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1P_mYCR3G-WOPiRvJBj1v6g5mlQXOtyJuivGdfWou38U

P.S.
- I may be editing this novel continuously and some times will need to change some details to accommodate later chapters.
- I am publishing this on RR and WN, but the first release is always here.

I added a ko-fi account, so if you want faster chapters, consider a little donation, It would help me a lot. <<less

A young man finally managed to become an immortal, a powerful cultivator able to lord over millions of souls. He took advantage of his tremendous luck and fortune to become the youngest immortal in history. He now wants to create his own sect and enjoy life, one filled with female disciples!... more>>

© 2020 Kirbyisgreen, All Rights Reserved.

Join my discord for updates and to discuss the novel: https://discord.gg/dY5UApw

Support the novel on patreon and get early access to chapters: https://www.patreon.com/kigreenwriting <<less

Summary: ... more>>

Deek has never had success with the ladies. He’s poor, overweight, and generally unliked. Feeling like a burden on his mother, with his life going nowhere, he spends his days playing video games. However, when a mysterious game ends up in his bag, he is teleported to another world. The only way for a talentless slob like him to get by is to venture into dangerous dungeons for fame and money. Regrettably, Deek always preferred to play support roles, and in this case he picked White Mage. In a world with slavery, where he can purchase beautiful and powerful women as his allies, this might actually work.

Tags: Isekai, Slice-of-life, RPG, Weak-Protagonist, Comedy, Harem, Large-Harem, Slavery, Romance, Animalgirls, Monstergirls, Dungeons, Drama, Erotica, Growing-protagonist

This is a slow-burning story with small chapters that are released daily. It is a wish-fulfillment story with over 1000 chapters, and 16 volumes and counting. The story has a strong worldbuilding element and characterization, but this takes a long time to develop. This is not a story where everyone gets their arc by the end of Volume 1. As for sex scenes, there are no rapes scenes. The women are usually the aggressors. They are also 100% optional/skippable and detached from the main story. The entire story is available on my website whatsawhizzerwebnovels.com. Members get access to every chapter, including images. This include portraits of every girl, erotica from every scene, and other art. It is also sold on Amazon. <<less

A listless man devoid of emotion, assassinated in his first life for reasons unknown to him, finds himself back in his first year of high school only to encounter a girl whose sweet whispers in his ear resembles the voice he heard on the verge of death.... more>>

When these two cross paths, his goal of living a peaceful and quiet second life, lazing about while enjoying his secret one true passion is put to the test as he encounters one troublesome woman after the next.

Volumes 1-9 available on Amazon/KU.
Amazon Author Page:
https://www.amazon.com/Kira-Minoru/e/B07VS3Y18W
Cumulative Series Word Count: ~1.2 mil

*There are sex scenes that pop up later down the line starting from volume 2. Also some yuri shit that ends up developing.*(Hence why I’ve recently added smut tag. It’s not overbearing and the story doesn’t just get drowned out in endless sex scenes though. I’d rather keep a delicate balance.)

TFTC Inc Discord - https://discord.gg/uvNzGgc <<less

Update Schedule: ... more>>

Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday on WN, SH, MSB, and RR.

As for the Patrons, almost Daily updates with guaranteed 25 new Chapters each month.

Discord: https://discord.gg/t2gPEt3

Synopsis:

Keith, a vieux riche, spoiled and cherished, heir to the Demiliore Consortium, lives his life at large. Power, Wealth, Fame; He has it all.

But is it all just a dream?

With a set of memories, the knowledge of the future, in a play orchestrated by Destiny, knowing well that he is born to be a Villain, will he prevail? Or is he going to fall at the hands of the Child of Destiny just like he did in the nightmare that haunts him?

Author's Note:

Yes, the story is heavily influenced by Urban-Fantasy Chinese Novels. Don't read if you have a problem with those types of plots. 'Cliche' plot elements are bound to appear, so if you easily get triggered by such things, keep away. And I would advise you to not even start the story if you are an ardent believer of 'Good shall prevail over the Evil'. Keep away! MC here is a Villain! But yes, he is not someone deprived of emotions, even though he is a Scum. So, do not expect an outright Evil MC either.

I don't write Netorare. Don't worry about it!

Warnings:

> Incest
> Dark Elements
> Sexual Content
> Traumatising Content
> Gore
> Manipulative MC
> Sexual Abuse
> Parallel World (Almost a New World)
> Fantasy Elements (Full-fledged Fantasy later)
> System
> Slavery <<less

"This twisted world needs to be reset. That's what V2 is for!"
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Waking up only to find that she's reincarnated into a world very reminiscing of a game that she used to play, Yuki is suddenly thrust into a worldwide conflict. To ensure the longevity of her newfound motherland, Yuki will have no choice but to flip this war upside down. If only to finally has some closure for past life also.

So buckle up, strap your helmet tight, and keep your rifle loaded and on safe. This is not your bog-standard story about overpowered characters on a battlefield, no. This is a story about warfare in all its bloodied glory, the leader that calls the shot, the soldiers that execute them, and the nation that's backing them up. And along the way, sprinkle those a healthy dose of beautiful maidens, lily/futa romances, and build a harem.

This is not gonna be a quick and decisive run, no. We're in this one for the long haul. Hail, Ironblood!

Since this story has included elements and characters from different series. I will be listing this as a fanfiction. So far, I've included elements from Honkai Impact 3 and Ace Combat.

As of now, this story is available on Scribblehub, Patreon, Webnovel, and RoyalRoadl. Do note that I'm the actual author for this one. If you want to then do support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/Heartbreak117 <<less

"One day I woke up as Zeoticus Gremory with my A.I. Architect. Thus I decided to set a new goal, to stand at the top... more>> of the Universe."
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Enormous AU DxD, Cultivation Elements (like MGE and WMW), Cross-Over, Self-insert, World Building, Kingdom Building, Wars, Polygamy, Slow-Romane at Start, Multiple Universes, not every chapter is fight or war, no pokemon catching, no MC centric novel... Read them and think before you start reading something that you know you won't like and then review and comment how you don't like something that has been tagged already... Such comments and reviews will be instantly deleted
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An old man dies, torn by regret. Due to his high karma, he has "near-limitless possibilities for reincarnation". He chooses to reincarnate in a fantasy world as a voluptuous futanari succubus with big tits and an irresistible smile.... more>>

Read up to 60 chapters ahead on my Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/YuujiEveryleaf
Join my discord: https://discord.gg/SbZe2qv

First place winner in the Metus Contest.
Warning: This story contains explicit sex scenes and subject matter which some people may find offensive or traumatizing Reader discretion is advised. <<less

Natasha Novak was a fairly known artist from an Earth devastated by pandemics. One day, she was playing an online game and falls off her chair as a moment of luck brightens her otherwise monotonous life, and dies of a stroke due to hitting her head.... more>>

Reborn in Galeia, a world of magic, she sets out to explore this brand new planet and maybe find others like her. Join her and her companions as she faces a world with a culture alien to her, meets Gods, and takes part in adventures all over the globe.

Not all is fun and games, however, as she is part of the most powerful species on Galeia, a Halve. Shady organizations that seek to free the world’s inhabitants of the yoke of higher beings want her dead, overpowering instincts leave her unnaturally willing to fight, and worst of all… she spent a million years in Hell before being reborn.

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This fiction is 100% girls love. Natasha will have male friends, companions, colleagues, etc. but won't engage in romantic/sexual relationships with them.
Warning!!! This fiction contains brutal depictions of violence, explicit sex, mentions of sexual violence, torture, and child abuse.
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All forms of criticism are welcome. English is not my first nor second language, so please let me know if I made any mistakes.
(Remember to check the glossary every once in a while!)
Also published on RoyalRoad
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/42582/natasha-the-halve
Discord: https://discord.gg/Bf2qQPdE3f <<less

Upload Schedule - 2x a week, Tuesday and Friday. ... more>>

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While on a plane ride, Shuuta Fenton and his classmates are whisked away to a fantasy world by Holy Lord Meruria. She reveals to them that they are to be her Soul Warriors. Most of the students display extraordinary skills after opening their Soul Crystal, but Shuuta is the only one to not have any potential, being cursed with a 0-Star Soul.

After a sham trial to decide whether or not he can be useful to her, in which his own sister argues for his sacrifice, Holy Lord Meruria banishes him to the void, an inescapable realm of unending torment, to recoup the Holy Mana she spent on summoning him.

While his body was destroyed, Shuuta's desire for revenge keeps his soul intact long enough to gain the attention of an unknown entity. It alters his essence and turns him into a chimera, something viewed as a blasphemous abomination that grows stronger by consuming others.

After his soul is summoned again, and this time by the imprisoned Dark Lord of Tyranny, Shuuta frees her and throws away his former identity to become Lyudmila Springfield, the future Transcendent Dark Lord that will spill the blood of her enemies.

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Content Warning: Throughout this story, you can expect instances of abuse, child endangerment, rape, sexual assault, and talk of suicide, amongst other things. Shuuta's past before becoming Lyudmila Springfield is especially dark and cruel. I will have Content Warnings at the beginning of such chapters

What to Expect - Overall: This is a story about revenge, of course, as well as Mila learning to be a chimera. We'll follow her on her ascension to power, and it won't all be sunshine and rainbows. She'll fail, she'll mess up, and she'll learn from her mistakes to take full advantage of her second chance as Lyudmila Springfield. Her growth of power will be mostly steady, though there will be some jumps here and there as she assimilates certain beings and monsters. And while she will grow to become the most powerful, that will take a long while.

What to Expect - Romance: Mila will have multiple love interests, so while it might technically be a harem, she won't sleep with anyone woman that happens to look her way. Since she's a chimera, Mila's lovemaking will probably get weird. The sex scenes? They will be explicit.

What to Expect - LitRPG: Yes, this is a LitRPG, but the primary focus isn't on hard stats, but instead on skills. Levels are still important, though, but don't expect a detailed update after every little chapter.

What to Expect - Tags: Some of the below tags won't necessarily show up until later. For example, while the main character has fun with male and female genitalia with their lovers, and maybe once or twice with both before swapping back to what they're famililar with, they don't officially become a futanari (and maintain that status/identity going forward until the end of the story) until Chapter Eighty-Five - Part Three. It does happen late, so I want to be up front about that.

Cover Art: It is temporary until I commission a cover for my story. <<less

A Dark Lord rises, a Chosen One steps up to challenge him. That's the way the world works. Except Felix Tailor isn't a Chosen One. He never was. When he begged the gods to give him the power to avenge his home town they spurned him. So now he's made it his life's mission to prove the gods wrong and do their Chosen Ones' job for them.... more>>

But it's tough to stay a bitter, jaded cynic when a beautiful elf all but forces herself into his party. And anyway, Chosen Ones are supposed to be arrogant bastards, so why does this new Chosen One have to be such a nice girl?

Come join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MDx2hScuMg <<less

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

Brandy is finally able to start her Pokémon adventure! ... more>>

But in a world where Pokémon are all monster girls with something extra swinging between the legs, becoming a Trainer is much more physically challenging.

Learning to balance her relationships, have what it takes to form strong emotional bonds, take part in high-impact fights, and be good between the sheets.

If she wants to be a real legend, she'll have to be good at all that and more!

Warning: This story contains explicit sex scenes, and it ain't waiting long to get to them either. Reader Discretion is advised. <<less

At the edges of the World of Vunreon lies the skeleton of a Dragon. A being once revered by many titels, such as God of Dragons, the first Dragon, Ruler of Space and Time and master of the Void, he was now nothing more than a imposing sight.
Though unbeknownst to his slayers, his soul that they shattered didn't fully die. Instead its countless shards dispersed across time and space, reincarnating each into a mortal coil. When their lives came to an end, they slowly joined back together.
After countless millennia, the last of these lives came to an end and thus his soul awoke once more.
Whole again but only a soul without a... more>> body, he has to start anew on his path to once more stand at the peak of creation.

This is my first novel and english is not my first language, so criticism and corrections are always welcome.
I do not own the cover <<less

In the year 125 of the Singularity Age the Nevermore Institute is a worldwide, and extra-planetary, network of agencies dedicated to the study and understanding of a series of strange events related to the decay of the laws of physics in the universe called the Dark Events. ... more>>

Their special agents travel to where these cases occur in order to investigate them and try to prevent them from happening in the future. Mai, head of operations of the Special Investigation Division, with her partners Shin and Lizbeth, along with thousands of other agents, are in charge of carrying out these operations in cooperation with local forces.

The cases they investigate are classified as Enygma Files. <<less

Lia was walking between classes when the targeting on a wizard's lightning bolt went awry and the bolt struck Lia, killing her on the spot. And that would have been the end of it, had her best friend not managed to somehow preserve her soul and bring her back...as an entirely new species of monster called a Swarm Queen. And, apparently, she was going to be trying to take over the world, make everyone into part of her swarm. Eventually. When she got stronger.
Well...she already died once, so what harm is there in giving things a second go, right?... more>>

(Main character receives no gender bender. The genre tag remains there because gender bending does feature in the story, but there is no "minor" tag to properly illustrate that)

Series has a strict update schedule of "when it comes out, it comes out". That can mean two chapters in one day, or over a month between chapters. Both have happened in the past. This is something I write on the side while "turning my brain off", so just keep in mind that releases will be inconsistent.

If you want to be notified when this does update, check out my discord, I post notifications there: https://discord.gg/5TuC5ju

READ THE FOREWORD: I cannot stress this enough, this series is different from my usual fare and there come some caveats with it. In the foreword I address a lot of comments and questions I foresee people having. A lot of tags are also speculative, so there is also a brief explanation of them there as well. If you find yourself having questions about a tag, the foreword is the place to look/ask questions.

Also posted to Royal Road.

Cover image courtesy of Dev1325, go check out their store or instagram if you're interested in it: https://wildphototaker1325.picfair.com/
https://www.instagram.com/wildphototaker1325/ <<less

Zaren saved the world once, and it cost him everything. A life of war and pain left him with nothing and nobody, and with the fight for the world over and done with Zaren was ready to simply disappear. To leave behind the world that held nothing more for him, taking with him a powerful weapon he knew would cause untold suffering if it fell into the wrong hands. As far as he's concerned, the world was better off without him or the blade in it.... more>>

But when a goddess seeks him out offering something impossible, he has to set aside his hatred for the divine. A deity from another realm threatens their world, and only a goddess whose domain is far too intimate for Zaren’s liking is convinced of its existence. She needs Zaren to prepare the world for a war nobody believes is coming before its too late. The only problem? Her deal involves resetting Zaren’s level back nearly to one.

Alone and with only a shadow of his former power, Zaren has to collect both levels and allies in the hopes he might stand a chance against the looming threat. But the world he’s trying to save isn’t quite the one he left behind. Something is affecting the world in ways he has to figure out before it gets him killed, and he isn't sure its only mortals behind those changes. Changes that seem to mesh oddly well with certain...benefits provided by the goddess who contracted him.

But if Zaren wants to have a chance at completing his impossible task, he’s going to have confront the scars of his past and unravel the darkness that lurks within him. A task that might have more to do with his mission than he previously thought. Luckily, those put on his path, seemingly by fate itself, seem more than willing to offer a helping hand. And, if he plays his cards right, quite a bit more.

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What to expect:
-Overall plot driven with a serious tone
-Dark themes, traumatic pasts mixed with lighter moments that will slowly head towards happier waters as Zaren fights against the world he finds himself in.
-Longer chapters, almost always over 5k words
-A competent MC with a tortured past doing his best to move forward
-Occasional other POVs from various characters, sometimes not immediately relating to the current characters (though they will always factor in eventually)
-Plenty of smut. Though it isn't the main focus of the story and doesn't start too strong, it will ramp up over time.
-LitRPG elements with less emphasis on number crunching and more on the end results so as to not bog the reader down with numbers and data
-A wide cast of characters, races, skills, classes, etc.
-A world that isn't openly smut-themed in nature, but there might be some secrets Zaren uncovers as he explores it...
-No NTR, incest, furry, or generally taboo kinks

-Current Update Schedule is Monday/Wednesday/Friday, but I will occasionally drop extra chapters if I have a lot stored up or if I feel like more than one chapter is necessary.
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