Don't Feed The Dark Has Officially Ended... more>>

Something malevolent has awoken in Northeast Ohio. Former acquaintances, neighbors, loved ones—all at random—transform into flesh-craving monsters hell bent on devouring the living. Corpses are rising from their places of unrest. Nocturnal animal-man hybrids hunt in packs. The dead are awakening from within the living…

By morning, the sun weeps over streets splattered blood-red as an unsettling silence soon follows, lulling the broken remains of society into believing the blood bath is over.

As a second wave approaches, a handful of survivors from all walks of life must put aside their differences and band together to escape the pending slaughter while storm clouds begin to gather from within their fragile community. Some who were once respectable in the eyes of society will devolve into madness while the despicable rise to the occasion in a world no longer respecting of persons.

It is their world now. The dead are hungry and do not discriminate.

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New episodes posted Monday through Friday. <<less

Garth Daniels is a down on his luck handyman in a quiet little town in the middle of America when our universe is co-opted into a war between an unstoppable race of reality-hopping monsters that feeds on the flesh of living creatures, and a conglomeration of thousands of realities, nested inside each other like a matroska doll.... more>>

We're the new layer.

These monsters, the Kipling, can only be defeated in a reality with very specific physics, otherwise they are unstoppable, and so Earth's universe has been assimilated to give us a fighting chance.

Garth must set aside everything that he knows, and think fast to adapt to the new laws of nature if he wants to survive.
Cover by Asera, a cool, helpful dude, who doesn't get enough props. Go check him out!
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This is a story about the villain's rise from street rat to tyrant, and his ill-fated romance with the golden-eyed hero.... more>>

Rin the Rat is destined to be the villain, the black-hearted monster who the righteous hero must conquer. He's got a nasty bite, a filthy mouth, and a beautiful façade that hides a lethal madness. 

Fifth Lord Hwan Jun is destined to be the People's Lion, the righteous hero who must war with his heart to save the world. His healing hand and gentle temperament is the only power in the world that can tame his beloved monster.

When fate draws hero and villain together, there's an unlikely and undeniable connection. They are destined to be devoted lovers. And destined to be mortal enemies. 

This is their story. From their first meeting in the Imperial city of Hanjuyang to their final confrontation on the bloody battleground. Spanning across four nations, the realms of the living and the dead, and over twelve beautiful and painful years.

AN: I am currently doing a rewrite and update of earlier arcs.

For the most up to date version of the novel, please check it out at:
https://chrysanthemumgarden.com/novel-tl/rin/

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Book I: The Rat & The Little Lord (Current)
Book II: The Rebel & The Knight
Book III: The Tyrant & The Hero

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CW: All characters are 18 and older in this story! Please be aware that this story contains difficult themes that may be triggering to some readers. I will always post a content warning at the start of every chapter when relevant. Themes include: graphic violence, gore, physical/sexual/emotional abuse, graphic sex scenes, trauma and mental illness, personality disorders, substance abuse, drug use, self-harm & s*icide, r*pe & sexual assault, gaslighting/manipulation, domestic violence, and MANY other difficult adult themes.

Cultural Representation: This is set in a fantastical amalgamation of East Asian countries (namely Korea, Japan & China) with heavy Western/European influences. There will be names that are real and fake as well as references to various Asian cultures. I will generally only stick to East Asian cultures and references as this is my own cultural heritage. Any other culture I reference will only be done after extensive research. If you find I am stepping out of my lane in any way, please let me know.

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Cover Art: woodjabean
Check them out @ https://ko-fi.com/woodjabean

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35 years ago, the Greene wave swept across the world, baffling scientists as to its purpose and origin. Now, that purpose is finally revealed. ... more>>

Victoria Gale was bored with the world.

Stuck looking for work just to get by, she was ready for things to change. Just as she gains hope for the future, the world decided to take her plans and put them through the wringer.

Experiencing changes to her body and mind, Vic is forced headfirst into conflict with a changing world, as supers, monsters, mad scientists, and perhaps worst of all, terrible Japanese/wuxia/isekai tropes begin to become reality.

Join her and many others as they begin an adventure in a new world, that no one is ready for.

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The bright red light of the flames swallowed her vision but soon that red light transformed into a blue hue and she was dragged into that light.... more>>

‘What’s happening?’

It was too bright and she was forced to close her eyes, she was blinded — even though she was already dead.

After being pulled into the light she began to feel annoyed as her skin was irritated by some kind of rough sand.

By the time she opened her eyes. She could see the full view of the sky. It was blue and there were clouds scattered about.

‘Ugh, is this Hell?’

She stated as she rubbed her head with her fluffy and furry ‘hand’.

‘Furry?’

She looked at her ‘hands’ and her mouth opened wide. Her hands had become soft and fluffy paws of a white-furred beast with purple spots.

‘What the hell?’

She touched her face with her paws and confirmed that it too did not belong to a human. Below, she felt something was moving, she can tell as if it was another limb connected to her.

‘Don’t tell me!’

Turning her head around, she found a seven-inch tail sticking out behind.

‘Phew!’ She felt relieved that it wasn’t what she thought it was.

"These soft paws, this cuddly and fluffy hair, this cute tail — ah shit, did I become a beast after my death, or have I been dreaming of being human as a beast all this time? If it is the latter, that is one long and realistic dream."

[It’s the former, stupid bitch.]

Said a woman’s voice from in her head.

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As always thank you for reading, also the image on the cover is not mine, I found it on Pinterest and thought it was cool and suitable. All credits got to the illustrator.

Also, this is a new type of story that I have not read about yet. Basically, I am writing an evolution novel without prior knowledge so I don't really know what is considered cliche in this genre.

I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com <<less

Part One: The Fall of Humanity... more>>

It was the beginning of a new age, after a century of constant war, mankind was finally at peace. Her colonies united under Earth’s military dominion, piracy was virtually extinct and the economy was thriving. Then mankind made its first encounter with an alien race, the Cathamari. First contact was a disaster, and three months later, humanity was at war with an alien race. Two years have passed since then, and humanity is losing the war. Her colonies have been destroyed, most of her fleet is gone. Her last bastion is Earth itself. The planet is surrounded by debris fields from the war, laced with mines and booby traps. Fortified space stations, and the few ships Earth has left guard the planet. In secret, the people of Earth work on their only hope, a new type of ship capable of bringing the fight to the enemy. Earth was about to break the light barrier.
Part Two: Rebirth
Over seventy years have passed since the Battle for Earth. The years since than have hardened the survivors into a resourceful people. Now with only a single small fleet at their disposal, they search the far reaches of space for a new homeland from which to rebuild their civilization and prepare for their eventual return to Earth. However, will their resourcefulness be enough when they come face to face with their greatest foe, a menace so alien, that no one but themselves understand their motives? Or will they be destroyed, by an enemy far more powerful than themselves? <<less

It was supposed to be a regular bus ride home for them. A normal day of returning home from college, but this bus ride will forever change their fates. None of them would ever forget what they saw on that day, an angel and a demon.... more>>

But it wasn’t just them, the whole world was in chaos. All over the world, monsters, mutants, aliens, demons, and angels were appearing. Mankind was thrown into chaos as more and more of these beings started to appear.

This is the story of unlikely encounters between humans and these beings.

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A World in Chaos is a story about how the modern era slowly begins to change because fantasy-like monsters begin to appear all around the world. The story follows Jude Craven on his journey on how he adapts with his whole world being changed. Jude Craven isn't your ordinary protagonist as he has his own scars and trauma but Jude will grow as he experiences a variety of situations that may or may not put his life in danger. A big focus of this fiction is Jude's interactions with others so there will be some romance, some friendship, but there will also be action.
I've also uploaded this novel on RoyalRoad just to let you guys know. I hope you enjoy reading and if you do please support me at patreon.com/SteeLeeL. <<less

Jon Snow awakens on a highway outside Atlanta, Georgia with only faint fleeting memories of his last day on the wall. Our totally alien world shocks him to his core but he's given a beacon of guidance through it when he spots a man on a horse approaching him. Together Rick Grimes and Jon Snow will set out, looking for Rick's lost family and Jon's lost land. After all, The Wall needs its Lord Commander.... more>>

Updates Daily

Excerpt:

"Jon, out of instinct, lowered his hand to rest upon Ghost’s head. When his hand passed through the empty air his stomach churned with yearning. He would return home, Jon promised. To Ghost, to his men and to The Wall." <<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

In the Omniverse, Universes are created and destroyed in a timely cycle.
like cells in a human body, if a universe refuses to die it... more>> develops cancer.
And a Tumor will grow, this Tumor will cause the end of the Universe.
Either by destroying the universe it's self or starting the sequence of events that result in its destruction.
This Tumor can be anything, a human, a devil, or even just an artifact.
But this story will focus on a MAN-MADE Tumor.
A ball of flesh with no thoughts and understanding.
This ball of flesh will either be it’s universe’s destroyer or its savior………
I personally doubt it.. the thing has voices in its head for crying out loud!
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This is an interactive story you can put commands in the comments for the MC to follow
It's written like a text adventure game.
read this first https://forum.scribblehub.com/threads/choose-your-own-adventure.295/
Cover made by Mon: https://www.deviantart.com/hachiimon/gallery/
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Awakening in a strange place, Aleen is forced to fight for his life in a strange game filled with beasts, monsters, and bloodthirsty killers. But... more>> while he tries to survive that nightmare, things more important than his life are at stake; and the safety of his loved ones will depend on how much power he can obtain. <<less

Lots of people get Isekai’d, and Matt is no exception. After a quickly resolved misunderstanding with a truck-shaped system assistant, he’s sent to Gaia, the garden planet. The truck assures him it’s going to be a really good fit. And it would probably be right, too, if it wasn’t for the fact that Gaia is a burned-out wasteland, completely devoid of life.... more>>

Matt has all the system-granted advantages of a LitRPG Isekai hero – it’s just that he arrived a little late for them to do anyone any good. Now Matt is starving, wandering through a sterilized, featureless wasteland that doesn’t much care about his improved stats, and trying to find a system-issued guardian that might not even exist. Can he survive a planet that didn’t survive itself? <<less

Under a darkened sky, survivors of the Fall suffer from the sins of the past while unnatural, indestructable men emerge to wander an untreadable road,... more>> all the while longing for the death they seem impervious to. <<less

Man, can't the world just end right about...... more>>

Now.

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I was having a bad day. A bad few months really. And I couldn't help but make that wish, only for it to be granted. I know that's not why it happened. Reality does not bend to my desires, and even if it did, I was mainly joking. But still, it feels a bit weird for the timing to be so perfect.

What I didn't wish for however, is to be turned into a bloody horse.

Why?

Just... Why?

I was left to ask that question as I watched the entire world collapse. An event that changes everything, all of my problems gone, but exchanged for other ones. And it's hard to call them any better than the last. Most people that you ask... won't give you an answer because they're dead, or something else.

But those that can answer, I'm willing to bet they would wish to go back to simpler times.

I see their point, so many creators killed, their works forever left unfinished, stories that shall never conclude. I am left to eternally wonder if that fictional god was ever slain, or if those devils and angels ever have that bloody orgy.

So regretful it is, the loss of literature.

But I have to admit, there is one benefit that I love about this entire development.

Magic.

Levels.

Evolutions.

I failed to conquer the world of theater before, nothing but a hobby really.

But this time, I shall succeed. My dream shall no longer remain an illusion.

Let it be born. The strongest horse to ever walk among existence.

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What to expect:

FIGHTS.

EVOLUTIONS... a bit rarer. But big events when they do happen!

FRIENDSHIPS..

HORSE.

TEAM TACTICS. Not that OP of an MC. Friends that can more than keep up.

AND MUCH MORE.

(Also publishing on Royal Road. And on my dying computer, if anyone wants to steal.) <<less

Look
If you had
One shot
Or one opportunity
To seize everything you ever wanted
In one moment
Would you capture it
Or just let... more>> it slip? <<less

Thomas and his best friend Kevin were the top players of Holy Arc Online, one of the hardest MMORPGs in the world, and also one of the worst-rated MMOs of all time. They had both embraced the challenge it provided and had finally, after years of dedication, beat the final boss of the game. However, all wasn\'t as it seemed.... more>>

Welcome to the game, Genesis.

System Integration shall now begin.

With the dawning of the apocalypse, so to comes the collapse of society. How will Thomas and his friends react to the world crashing around them? Will they be able to carve their own home in this new, and dangerous reality? And will Thoams be able to fulfill the obligations heaped upon him by the gods themselves?

Author\'s Note: As of right now the release schedule for Exodus | Book 2 of the Rise of the Paragon Series will be released weekly on Mondays, and Thursdays at 3:00 pm EST.

Writing Rise of the Paragon is a personal experiment of mine in writing a grand-scale novel within the LitRPG genre. I have written some fiction in the past, but none near as ambitious in the content as I eventually envision Rise of the Paragon will be. So! Join me on my journey, provide helpful criticism, edits, or whatever suits your mind! I appreciate any and all feedback!!!!

We also have a Discord for anybody who wants to talk all things Rise of the Paragon!! 
Genesis Discord

Also, consider joining my Patreon!

Fair Warning: Blue Screens, and somewhat overpowered protagonists! The main character's point of view is described in the first person. Every other character is in the third person (limited). That's just how I've chosen to present my writing style.

REWRITE/REVISE is currently in progress. Any suggestions? Comment on their respective chapters! <<less

Long ago, a mythical figure forged paths from realm to realm and advanced civilization to heights undreamed, built on the foundations of technology, science, and a mysterious aberrant power only a fraction were born to wield. One such champion became the greatest of all and led the people to a golden age of wonder, forging science and mystery into one. But the figure ascended, or abandoned the realms, or died... depending on who you asked. The people could not bear the loss of their god and soon they too became lost. And so the great society of these many realms waned and inevitably fell, disaster and war causing a spiral dragging civilization to the brink... more>> of annihilation — perhaps the very pit of hell.

Would it rise again, or sink ever deeper? Out on the frontier, in a scorched, forgotten domain, a dormant chance at the fantastical and impossible, the horrific or wondrous... brews. 

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The hunter and Azakan sensory adept Deros Îýteron lived his life for his people and the woman he loved — bonds forged for a lifetime. But fate calls and the bold must go to meet it, to their tragedy and glory. Into the wasteland of great scorched Hamellion, for honor and compassion, for duty and spirit — for answers — Deros and nine other fierce members of the Taldecca journey out to meet the horrors of revelation... 

The realities of 🝗🜉❍Ⅼ⋃ㄒⅠ❍ℕ.
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Fantasy epic with a logical beginning and gradual progression. Heavy descriptions, longer chapters. Occasional other viewpoints (but not for 100k words or more in, and the MC is the MC). Also on RoyalRoad.

Note that romance is more of a side plot, it just is heavy in the themes and psychology of Deros, and much of it is super-duper long-term. <<less

The sun, with all its radiance, left this world long ago. In this land of savage beasts and unrestrained violence, contested zones rich with resources remain as the last bastions of mankind. Still, life was not well as small towns struggled to produce both the food and fuel necessary to sustain life.... more>>

It was in one of these towns that Anya was born.

Forced out of the only dwelling she had ever called home, the girl now must journey through the desolate wastes in search of purpose and a place where she may belong. Be warned, these lands show no mercy, not even to a sheltered child… <<less

Doctor Abraham Henry Zolnikov has spent the last seven years isolated in his orbital laboratory, watching the Earth below descend into chaos. A biological virus combined with a nanite programming virus has created flesh eating, mindless abominations that hunt all other living things for food. Human civilization fell in a matter of weeks. There has been no indication of any living survivors on Earth's surface for over two years. As far as he knows, he is the last living human in the entire solar system.... more>>

Then one day the power begins to fail on the space station he’s called home for over a decade. Stepping outside the lab will be risky. But remaining means certain death. The good doctor is a curious man, however. If he manages to survive, who knows what hidden secrets he will discover? <<less

The war for Endrala was lost millennia ago. But a handful of immortal super-powered Mecromancers have continued the struggle. Zagreus and Jade are shadowcat polymorphs who finds himself at the mercy of three of them, know to mortals as the Goddesses of War, Death and Lust. They need him to find the Cradle and save Endrala from the swarms. New blood brings life to the ancient Mecromancers, but it also brings up old conflicts and desires.... more>>

There is a harem, but all the characters get development. It's not the guy 'collecting' every female he meets.

I am unsure about some of the tags so if you think some should be added or deleted let me know. Thnx.

** Notes ** I have this setup as a long series. I have an overall plot and ending as well. I plan regular releases. I want to keep this going and am open to any advice or criticism. <<less

In this series, there are two, separate stories being told.  One of these stories, that takes place in the present, focuses on a group of characters traversing a post apocalyptic world, where all of the good people are no longer on Earth and, instead, only bad people are.  The other story, takes place in the past, focusing on a woman in her early twenties, who works as a Behavioral Interventionist and struggles with her mental health, daily.  This woman ends up working with a small girl through her work, named Makoto, and this woman's life begins to change in ways she couldn't possibly imagine.  These two, seemingly, different stories are interconnected and trying to piece... more>> together how they are makes up a large chunk of this series. This series has a lot of flashbacks, deals with some heavy issues such as mental health, has a slow build-up and is definitely intended for adults.  I know that this series is a bit different than most books on this website but I really hope there are some people, who enjoy reading this.  I am still very new to writing but I will do my best to keep improving over time.  Thank you so much to whoever reads this series and I hope you enjoy it! 

Special thanks to Diogodesigns for the awesome front cover! You can check him out on Fiverr if you like his work! <<less

In a world where private military organizations reign supreme, Indra, a genetically engineered soldier, serves under Lunar Gate, the premier contractor to the world's most powerful country, Yuèliàng.... more>>

Spliced with various genetic progenitors and trained to be killing machines, these soldiers are raised to display unparalleled skills called Traits. These abilities evolve under conditions of extreme stress, harshly shortening their users' lifespans in the process. However, Indra has no Traits of his own.

When a seemingly routine mission goes awry, Indra's encounter with an ancient malevolence bestows him with a unique skill that sets him on a path to explore the mysterious Sunken Forest, an area overflowing with strange energy.

Separated from his friends, thrust into an unfamiliar environment, will he be able to navigate the dangers that lurk within and make it out alive?

Updates Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Check out the Patreon for advanced chapters, uploaded at the end of each week.

Slow-burn chapters to allow for world-building and character interaction. Inspired by Evangelion.

Cover art commissioned by @ammenite on Twitter
Current cover art created using pixai.

If you like the story please consider following/rating here and on Royal Road. <<less

Maxwell "Max" Sterling, a man of unparalleled achievements and commanding presence, is unexpectedly transported from his successful life into a nightmarish post-apocalyptic world. The Earth has been overrun by a terrifying onslaught of zombies, a relentless and horrifying force that seems to defy the very essence of humanity.... more>>

Max's once-distinguished military career, encompassing elite special forces such as SAS and Delta Force, proves invaluable as he finds himself at the epicenter of chaos. Armed with a unique Umbrella Corporation System, his tactical brilliance and leadership skills take center stage. This system, accessed via his phone, allows him to purchase viruses, supplies, equipment, and even deploy Bio-Organic Weapons (B.O.Ws) drawn from the Resident Evil franchise. Assisted by the White Queen, a program that expertly handles logistics, and the Red Queen, an AI combat strategist, Max becomes a formidable force.

As Max battles hordes of relentless zombies, his journey becomes a quest for survival and dominance. His magnetic charisma naturally draws fellow survivors to his side, and his unyielding determination for success and influence pushes him to adapt his strategies and tactics to the dire circumstances.

Note: I am making this to practice my english, so bear with me. <<less

Faith is like ice-cream. It comes in all flavors. Greek, Norse, Sumerian, Christian—just name it and it's there. Adventures, on the other hand, are like credit cards. The first taste is free, but the price only goes up from there.... more>>

Family heirlooms, now those are true evil. You get burdened with them for sentimental reasons even if they’re icky. For Lukas Aguilar, it was a pendant. A small, weird metal nib with absolutely no vampiric tendencies.

All he wanted was to finish the job at hand and get on that book he had been postponing for a while now. Instead, he got served with an apocalypse for breakfast, a cave full of eldritch monsters for the company, and the whims of a ruined goddess for his To-Do list.

Really, a simple NO from the universe would have sufficed <<less

When war abruptly breaks out between gods, the world started its countdown to the end. She, a normal high school students, does as everyone else: try her best to survive.... more>>

But then, one of the warring gods offers her a contract–become his bride, and she'll have the power to protect her loved ones– she desperately take that offered hand without thinking twice.

Though maybe she should have. With their hands now joined, she finds that this war– and this partnership– none are truly presented as what they seems.

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Currently in : Season 1

Update every 2 days! <<less