Before enrollment in magic academy, a young mage must purchase or acquire a familiar to provide protection, assistance, and companionship.
The rich are able to afford such beasts as dragons, griffons, feathered serpents, and more.... more>>

Isak is not rich.

Isak’s parents got him a rock.

“It will work or your money back!” the local mad mage said when he sold it to his mother. And while the young human from the Western Wastes was still coming to terms with that new reality he was on his way to Black Reef Institute for his first year of learning everything a young mage could need to become a mage of legend!

Vital rituals! Astronomy! A wide variety of spells! Survival in a hostile land! Potions! Bonding with your familiar to take full advantage of their unique abilities!

A familiar that was, once again, a rock.

But as Isak soon discovers that rock is so much more than any could have dreamed of, he’ll need the help of his newfound friends to discover the rock’s untold secrets and still have time for that brutal test on Core Spells!

Wiki here https://www.worldanvil.com/w/tecalli-sylaswrites <<less

Change City is a utopia in the modern day, due to constant progress being made by Sapphire Inc. who have been rocketing technological advancements decades... more>> into the future. A groundbreaking new cosmetic surgery, even allowing humans to fuse themselves with animal DNA was recently introduced, distracting from the sorted history of disappearances around town. This has drawn Detective Artifal Carter back to her home town, on a missing persons case, involving the disappearance of the top student at Change College, despite months of searching few leads had formed, and the case was getting weak. But as leads finally make themselves known, the detective is drawn deeper into the underbelly of Change City. <<less

The Piyesta de Kadayawan is afoot in Buhanggilog, and the people are looking forward to the festivities!... more>>

But to the local gangs, it’s a time of diplomacy and conflict. The death of José Pérez has left his squad grieving as they attempt to search for a new leader. At the same time, the Buhang government seeks a new president from the rajahs of each prefecture.

As rival factions jockey for position, the nation hangs in the balance.

The nation searches for leaders, but who is ready to take up the torch? <<less

Mi-rae is transported into the world of her favorite "reborn in another world" webtoon! But unlike the protagonists of every other "isekai" story she's read, she is sent to this medieval European world in her original body with no magic powers whatsoever. She doesn't even know the local language. With no resources, connections, or useful skills, she needs to find some way to survive -- even if it requires proving her usefulness to Aura, the main antagonist of the original webtoon and one of her most hated characters of all time...... more>>

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After Chapter 3 is posted, I will try my best to update this monthly (if not faster).

You can also read this on AO3! https://archiveofourown.org/works/52672795/chapters/133234465 <<less

Far off in the distant future humanity has gained the technology to encompass empires that span galaxies. Planets which had previously been unhospitable to life have been geo-formed into a collection of earth like locations used for many purposes. Among these are planets that are used primarily for mining, planets that kept pristine as tourist destinations, and planets that exist only to throw out the unwanted vagrants from society. Among these, at the very pinacol of power and wealth is the cooperate planet, the shopping planet, the planet of wealth: Retailia.... more>>

On a lonely distant rock, holding only a broom and a dream of freedom, everyday people from the wastebin of the galaxy look up longingly at the golden dream shining in the distance. There is a chance, a ticket, and they'll fight for what they want. If that is, even something to desired at all. <<less

It is the 22nd Century, and the world has changed for the worse. Megacorps control most aspects of daily life, the global ecosystem is hanging by a thread, and overpopulation threatens to deprive what little resources are left for good. Many people eek a living off welfare, their lives miserable, and their prospects few. ... more>>

Kara is one such girl.

Kicked from her home for being trans at fifteen, she now lives in a tiny one-room apartment in a poverty-stricken neighbourhood in the middle of the sprawling city of Neo-Sydney, just one of its fifty million inhabitants. Her caretaker is barely present in her life, and she has only a small group of friends to keep her sane. Scared to come out the closet, her life seems bleak and miserable, and she simply drifts through the world, in a nihilistic state of apathy.

That is until she meets Alice, who may prove key to breaking through her shell... <<less

What if on everyone’s birthday, they got a skill card encapsulating their past year? And what if it's [Resist Hunger] seven years in a row?... more>>

Renalia had dreamt of gaining new abilities and lifting her parents out of poverty with her new Deck. But none of her skill cards help the family peat harvesting business.

Her Deck interests others though, as the Baron recruits her into his entourage. In a bigger town, she finds ways to make money, aided by her Deck’s hidden ability to loot skill cards from monsters.

The money helps but she has to learn that it does not wipe away all debts nor buy the happiness that she wants. And it certainly does not deal with the increasing appearance of monsters.

 - Slow-burn coming-of-age story with decks of skill cards.
 - Very light game mechanics with skill cards. No stat boxes, experience points, health, stamina, etc.
 - Young and weak protagonist, but proactive and not whiny. Eventually strong.
 - Please note that this story is more focused on characterization, rather than the deckbuilding and LitRPG elements. The latter is so light that I'm not even tagging it as a 'LitRPG'.
- Contains tragic events. Not meant for kids even though the MC is a child.

Cover by Wong40k on Royal Road. <<less

Eighteen-year-old Mike passed away from a mysterious illness. No one is more surprised than him when he finds himself reincarnated in a mystical new world called Mysteria. He has nothing on him but clothes on his back, and is desperate to escape from poverty by any means necessary. When a demon army attacks the kingdom and a princess is kidnapped, he sees his chance to find success and climb up the social ladder. Will he become more wealthy and powerful than he ever imagined? Or will embarking on this journey cost him his life?... more>>

This fantasy series contains violence and some mild language. Mike's quest will be updated every Friday. <<less

Retail is hell, but hell might have been preferable.... more>>

A baseball bat to the head kills, and Arthur Clark is no exception. A former wage slave, he finds in his death that the dragon goddess and her children want him to keep working - to bring economic prosperity to a ruined city. Now he has gangsters, wannabe superheroes, and starving survivors as his customers, and an inventory to scavenge from the roaming mutated wildlife.

If only this was as easy as it’d been in his books.

Releases Monday to Friday 9:00am-9:30am AEST <<less

Ethan Langston confessed to a girl he had a crush on since kindergarten, but he had no idea that her brutal rejection of him would set off a series of events that made the women in his life a little more open with their feelings. ... more>>

Read as Ethan navigates an entangled web of childhood friends and local beauties in the small sleepy town of Munford Kentucky while trying to not wind up in the slammer like his father. This is a slice-of-life story following a hick and his often-time criminal escapades of get-rich-quick schemes with his two friends Ricky and Billy, and the various romantic encounters he has going about living his daily life. <<less

In a world filled with elves, ogres, and humans coexisting amongst each other in a modern society, Cindy, a half-elf, has been faced with discrimination... more>> since the day she was born. When she moves to the City of Baldimore to become an Ubear driver, her world view is suddenly changed, experiencing kindness like never before. Everything is going well for Cindy in her new home. That is, until she suddenly gets wrapped up in an assassination business. <<less

Mutt is a member of a bandit gang known as The Brotherhood. He cares deeply about his brothers, but after a chance meeting with a... more>> dishonored prince, he eventually finds himself questioning his loyalty... <<less

Sachika Fujimoto, a part-timer college student, dies in a bookstore murder. She never expects to wake up in a world based on the worst book ever made.... more>>

Reincarnated as Veniara Ravelgrace, the soon-to-be 'Dark Lord's Bride,' she must navigate her way out through the cliché-filled fantasy romance novel full of plot holes as inconsistencies affects her life too.

At the end of the story, the heroine was destined to die from the sadistic dark lord's hands. Knowing it, will she find a way out of this nightmare, escaping the death flags that fate gave her?

Alternative Titles:
Transmigrated into the Worst Book Ever Made and Became the Dark Lord's Bride; The Dark Lord's Bride; Kyouhana <<less

"I'm here for a delivery!" Even in the era of cyberpunk, the delivery industry thrives. Bedal, a high school student, also known as "Maemi," wears... more>> a mask every night, crossing the sky to deliver chicken at an astonishing speed. One day, he witnesses an attempted murder involving a famous CEO, and by saving his life, Bedal embarks on a tumultuous year. The CEO, who becomes a corporate executive at the age of 29, a peculiar boy who believes he's an angel, and an enthusiastic otaku girl relentlessly pushing to uncover the truth about Bedal's identity, all become part of Bedal's life. As he befriends them, he finds himself opening his eyes to the impending dangers he never wanted to know about. "Enough with the job, I just want to keep delivering!!" [email protected] <<less

Hamat is 28 years old who worked for a struggling firm. Over 1 year after COVID-19, his company was forced to close down.
He struggled... more>> since then. He then found out his girlfriend had been cheating on him behind his back. He was also beaten by his girlfriend's new boyfriend. One day, he helped a poor old lady. Then, something happened. <<less

In the streets of Ilusia, the greatest industrial city in the world, streets are filled with children fighting for the life the machine world stole... more>> from them. A one particular young orphan lives on stolen goods and a reality built on deceit and theft, but her reality is shattered to pieces once the world reveals it's true colors. Can a child change the world's dismay? <<less

Antara was alone, struggling consnstantly stuggling to survive for another day. He fought with the weapons that he had, trying his best to lead a normal life. But time after time he failed in achieving this simple yet at the same so complex objective. He kept going own, living in a state that could hardly be considered 'life'. Until he was forced to change. His tactics didn't work anymore, his targets started getting more cautious. He simply had no choice: either fight harder for his dreams or die alone, hungry, in the dusty floorboards of his rented room. ... more>>

And so it started, a desperate last stuggle of a boy that had nothing, achieved nothing, and yet refused to simply succumb to his hopeless situation. Under these nigh impossible conditions, will he thrive? Or will he perish? In the end, will all of this even be worth the struggle? These are questions that no one has the answers to. Not Antara, and most definetily not me. <<less

Delinquent Natsuki doesn't have a good reputation in the school because he is always involved in fights and troublemaker in the school while Mitsuri is... more>> at the top of their class they talk to each other at times but not much since Mitsuri hates Natsuki for being a troublemaker. They all have each their problem how can they resolve them? Can they solve them in a peaceful sense or a dangerous route like being involved in gangs? <<less

"The Reborn Prince" follows the extraordinary tale of Elian Everhart, a young prince from an ancient kingdom whose life is tragically cut short by the treacherous hand of his envious brother. However, his soul embarks on an incredible journey through the cycle of reincarnation, leading him to a fantastical and mystical world far from the riches and royalty he once knew.... more>>

As Elian wanders in the void between worlds, his mind filled with sorrow and confusion, a glimmer of hope beckons him towards a new existence. Guided by a mysterious force, he is reborn into a humble family living on the outskirts of a bustling magical city. The once majestic prince finds himself in the body of a baby, his consciousness slowly awakening to this unfamiliar reality. <<less

In a realm where boundaries between worlds blur, a classroom of ordinary students finds themselves inexplicably transmigrated to a parallel universe. Here, societal norms are radically altered, and the concept of gender roles takes an unexpected twist. In this world, males assume the behaviours and roles typically associated with females, while females embody the characteristics and expectations of males.... more>>

Amidst this bewildering reversal of sexual morals, our protagonist, whose name is yet to be revealed, awakens in a humble and impoverished household. Though seemingly devoid of any remarkable traits, this young individual harbours a secretive and enigmatic past, one that holds the key to their extraordinary destiny.

As the story unfolds, our protagonist's path takes an unforeseen turn when they become entwined with the life of a formidable princess, notorious as the villainess of this curious realm. Forced into servitude within the princess's opulent domain, our protagonist must navigate the treacherous intricacies of courtly life while concealing their hidden talents and true identity.

Within the corridors of power and behind the facade of the princess's extravagant lifestyle, dark secrets and political intrigue lurk. As the protagonist discovers the depth of corruption surrounding the princess, they must confront their own past, forging unexpected alliances and unveiling ancient powers dormant within them.

"Inverted Destinies: The Transmigrated Servant's Secret Past" is a captivating web novel that explores themes of identity, societal expectations, and the transformative power of personal discovery. With every chapter, the story delves deeper into the intricacies of this unique world, weaving a tale of adventure, romance, and self-realisation. Join our protagonist on their extraordinary journey as they navigate a realm where gender roles are reversed, where a servant's secret past holds the key to unravelling the enigma of a villainous princess. <<less

Yori is a normal boy living with his family on their farm. He was branded by the God of Villagers at birth and is therefore... more>> destined to carry on his family's work. His little sister Noko, however, has been branded by the God of Fire, and will be off to train at an Academy in the city very shortly. Monsters lurk outside of the small Village of Oseford, where him and his family reside. A barrier keeps all of the danger at bay so they can live a quiet, peaceful life. Tragedy strikes and Yori decides to take charge of his own destiny. <<less

Dr. Julia Hernandez.... more>>

Just those three words are enough to elicit a feeling of comfort and terror fused into a single emotion. Loyal patients say she’s one of a kind—she saves souls, souls in need of fixing, yes. Patients are truly satisfied with her work, yet even as a licensed psychotherapist beloved by the people, an even deeper darkness resided within her heart.

Victoria Von Ziegler, a German fashion model and novelist would agree. Julia’s dedication to her work and commitment to helping others transformed her into a legendary figure in the field of psychology, as she has gained the trust of many throughout her long and successful career. Yet there is a side of Julia that a few have ever seen—having slept with the entire town in hopes of finding a lover worthy of mending the wounds from her scarred past, Julia will stop at nothing in order to hunt down her overseas patient, Victoria, for the sake of achieving her dream.

Chilling at its best and gut-wrenching at its worst, “She Will Always Be A Broken Girl” explores the horrors of Julia’s psyche. A tale of love, trust, betrayal, and empathy tangle together to form a story which not only warms people’s hearts, but spooks the human brain to its fullest. <<less

Struggling artist, Alvaro Gael, cares for his young daughter all alone. He has been since the day of the accident that took his loving wife... more>> away. Scarred and broken, hope remains in the form of his little miracle, Milagros. The pueblo comes under attack by the cruel Commandante. He pits neighbor against neighbor by using their ignorance to usurp control. A beautiful demogod reveals herself in time. She tries to strengthen Alvaro's heart and hope for the future. ¿But will it be enough to see him through the turbulent path ahead? <<less

Jessica Isaacs, a young unemployed woman, and abuse victim is trying very hard to make ends meet for her and her teenaged sister, Laurel, while... more>> in an insanely toxic relationship. Then her worst fears become real when Laurel did not return from a party. With days going by and the likelihood of finding Laurel alive growing slim, Jessica must take matters in her own hands while coming face to face with her abuser and a sickening conspiracy. <<less

In the year 2045, an MRI mishap transmits Tabitha Moore's mind back into her body in the past. Now it's 1998, she's thirteen years old, and she has to confront her long, miserable lifetime of failures—and once again being trailer trash—all over again.... more>>

...Or does she?

/// A re-do story, everyone's guilty pleasure. <<less