For Carl, Maya has always been the cherished older sister.... more>>

For Maya, Carl has always been the beloved younger brother.

They may not have always been the best of friends, nor are they ever the worst of enemies. Sometimes they disagree, sometimes they support each other, sometimes they simply talked. It is a familial bond, nurtured through years of living together.

Then came the incident. Wrenched from their peaceful lives, where their only worries were passing exams and wondering what to eat for lunch, they are now thrust into a world unlike any they have seen. One where they have to constantly fight to safeguard their food. One where they will be eaten if they are careless. One, where death is just around the corner.

With no hope or help, will their familial bonds remain strong or will this be the end?

Author's Note: The fluffy prequel of this story was here: http://hugginglove.blogspot.com/2016/02/theirlastvalentine.html Please take note that the prequel's tone is not indicative of the tone for this story. Also, please ignore the different names of the male protagonist. Ai-chan assures you, this is the prequel. Ai-chan will also repost the prequel here, but hasn't gotten around to editing it yet. Please expect it later this week (9/3/2021). <<less

Palantine and Co. is an unusual company that does its work in an unusual field. But it's attractive enough to out of work Gary Bellamy, and offers decent pay and a good benefits package. But there are a few things a little strange about the local office. The CEO is perpetually out of town, apparently in search of ‘Enlightenment’. His co-workers are involved in research and investigations involve the likes of Bigfoot, ghosts, walk-ins and other supernatural phenomena, for who its not quite clear. It all seems a bit dodgy to Gary but again, good benefits package.... more>>

Ephram Palantine is having problems of his own. His search for Enlightenment hasn’t been going all that well, has lead down some rather bizarre rabbit holes. It's about to get a lot worse.

The employees of Palantine and Co. are themselves hoping their new hire is exactly what they need. Otherworldly phenomena is on the rise. A seven year old girl has gone missing in northern Michigan, and they are sure it involves something that happened to Gary when he was a boy, thirty years ago, not to mention that there have been sightings of same identical dead man on a Lake Erie beach now for several decades. Some might call what Gary and his co-workers are about to get involved in to protect humanity from a world whose borders with other realities are fraying at the edges, incredible and perhaps even insane. Some might call it a mission. <<less

["Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely."]
["With Great Power, Comes Great Responsibility"]
["Noblesse Oblige"]... more>>

"Who gives a shit?!"

I'll live how I like! <<less

A future where entertainment is mainstream. Thousands and millions of virtual planet hub are chained together, forming a net — forming what's known as the Quantum Network. Every second, millions of traffic happen within the Global Hub, the forefront front of the Quantum Network, while serving as the entertainment source for the public.... more>>

Hao Xu, a periodic user of the Global Hub, found himself cast away into the far-reaching corner of the web — or so he believe.

Is it truly the truth? Or is it simply his Psychotic mind at work, as he found himself awake, greeted with a white-ring of light.
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Also Available on https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/42027/i-am-stellar <<less

For a system like the Pembers, the neural terminal offers a kind of freedom never even imagined by singlets, the ability for separate system members to interact with the outer world simultaneously, even if it is just over the Network of the Sunspot (the generational star ship we all live on). But with the blessing of the secluded and mysterious Crew, the Pembers' AI tutor, Metabang, offered them and their friends something even better. A new kind of neural terminal made from the ship's ancient construction nanites promises a faster and more complete connection to the Network, combined with the ability to provide microscopic therapies for illnesses, injuries, and even, possibly, the physical dysphoria that... more>> some residents of the Sunspot seem to suffer from.

Perhaps someone foresaw the social upheaval this new innovation might cause. Perhaps they even foresaw how quickly that change would come. But it sure took most of us by surprise and shook the entire ship to its core.

And the Pembers, along with their friends, Morde, Tetcha, and the Flits, get to learn and show what can truly be done with the long dormant technology of the nanites.

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The Sunspot is a small world, designed to support the lives of billions of people, but for some reason is dramatically underpopulated with only a few million. The populace are conceived from genetic algorithms to each have a unique body, expressing possible adaptations for some unknown reason held by the Crew. On the surface, this means that there is no "typical human". There is also no assigned gender, and children get to pick their own names and pronouns as they grow, changing them whenever they feel the need. Everyone's material needs are met by the ship's systems. There is no economy, only artistry and exploration of life itself. And the human rights of consent and autonomy are held as sacrosanct.

And this society has been stable for hundreds of years, maybe thousands.

It's like someone set out to make their own ideal civilization, and got some things phenomenally right. And some things are less disastrous than they could have been. And other things... Well, they still need work.

We took our own inworld and the way it seems to function to elaborate on it for a fiction. Half wish fulfillment and half exploration of popular queer visions of utopia, this story is just the first novel in planned series about plurality, consciousness, identity, hubris, and healing.

We have finished writing it, and the first draft is up on our own website. We are in the process of editing it, however, and have scheduled to release each edited chapter here on a weekly basis.

CN for themes of: suicide, eugenics, transfer of consciousness, severe physical dysphoria, and acts of terror

(We intended this story for all ages, but some may be sensitive to those topics and the very few uses of strong language) <<less

Have you heard the talk around town? It sounds like Ronin just took out another pirate ship. Just rushed in, head on with just those... more>> two swords. Have you ever seen him fight? He's like a terrible whirlwind cutting through flesh and metal. I've never seen a bullet touch his skin. If he ever does get hit, the bullet will just bounce right off, not a single burn. I still can't believe she's human under all that steel. <<less

* Tale of Tales is a High/Epic Fantasy saga based on the motifs of ancient myths, legends, and forgotten fairytales *... more>>

Senka is no hero, but you never know what is coming for you. And if that burns down your house and family, while you are left blinded by your house’s guardian snake, the outlook becomes grim. So Senka clings to her dog’s back to survive, unaware of the fateful prophecy and the great changes to come. But when a wandering warrior becomes her protector and mysterious strangers join their hounded party through a series of seemingly chance encounters, they all begin to discover that all is not as it seems.

What is pursuing her? And why? Can the strange characters gathering around her on her desperate quest save her from doom? Are they mere puppets of a young, beguiling witch guided by her own hidden motives, or are forgotten shadows rising again from the immeasurable depths of time? A tale of folk fairytales and myths, of swords and sorcery and mythical beings – a unique story of dark times and unsung heroes who may light your way.

Book one, A Strange Bunch, features leading characters of various ages. This is a fantasy with their progression happening slowly throughout the series, with occasional spikes in character power after certain encounters that may or may not be random. Although the book series is written with adult and young adult audiences in mind, it is, in the tradition of such epics as “The Lord of the Rings,” suitable for all ages. Excerpt from the scene depicted on the cover of the first book:

“Above this hellish pack and the rider at the forefront, flurried a ghastly sight – a cloud of dark, endlessly bustling bodies and wings, a swarm of creatures that, through their almost infinite number, produced that great din which had first reached the ears…”

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A Note from the Autor:

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( Completed and coming soon: The first book of the series will be published in 2022 ) <<less

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On his 25th birthday, Arin Jeager, an ordinary man with a less than average IQ, didn't expect the only gift he'd receive to be something as special as a novel that foretold the future. The apocalypse? Zombies? Monsters? Superpowered abilities?

He was unsettled.

But, what did it matter? With his new ability, he could hoard whatever he wanted! He could even do inter Dimensional trading! What more does he need?

What could possibly go wrong?

The universe: *Sips tea* "What could go wrong? Haha, quite a lot of things actually... Just give me a minute."

[ Warning: Not so smart and Non op-beyond-belief Mc. ]
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Update schedule: ATLEAST one chapter every 1 - 2 days (depending on how busy and or motivated I am at the time).

Error status: Likely present.

Author's note: This is my first book and I am very VERY far from being a professional. So please please please, don't read this with any expectation. Preferably if you have nothing better to do. :)

I repeat... HAVE NO EXPECTATIONS. I'M WRITING THIS STORY HALF-ARSEDLY SO TURN OFF YOUR BRAIN AS THIS IS LIKELY TO HAVE NO LOGIC. JUST FOR A LIGHT READ
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+10 powerstones= 1 bonus chapter
+20 powerstones= 2 bonus chapters
+30 powerst... you get the drift ;)

Read up to 5+ more chapters at webnovel. <<less

When I first started hearing voices, my first thought was, "This is fine." No big deal, even. Lost some friends? Happens to the best of us, I hear. I'd cope.... more>>

When I felt things unseen? Less fine. Far less fine, but still recoverable, ya' know?

When things got really weird though? Well... when the Hokage said "let your Will of Fire burn," I'm pretty sure he didn't mean it like this, and a girl doesn't really know what to do with all that.

I... may need some help.

TLDR: Ino + Phoenix Force = bad times for everyone involved. My attempt at a realistic depiction of what having telepathy (or empathy, in this case) would be like. In a ninja village because that's fun.

(Cover image is a.i generated by me)

Note: If you see a term you're not familiar with, check the glossary! It's likely there. <<less

Lester North knows better than to ask questions about the family business. Not that it would do him any good, the criminal world of his... more>> father is off-limits to anyone under thirteen. But when he accidentally witnesses his brother’s haunting initiation ceremony, Lester is plunged into a mystery involving secret societies, supernatural powers, and a war between good and evil, in which his parents are fighting on the wrong side.
With help from his friends Amanda and Mae, Lester must race to uncover the truth about his hometown and a dark history no one taught him in school before he is forced to take his place at his father’s side. If he fails, it won’t just be his parents he has to worry about but also an old enemy from their past who has his own plans for Lester. <<less

When Alan Is Killed By God In An Accident (Cliche), He Gets 3 Wishes (Cliche) And Is Reincarnated In Another World Of His Choosing (CLICHE!!)
"I'm Tired Of The Cliche Plots, Lets Be Different!"
Watch As Alan, (Now Know As Nero) Become The Greatest Bard And Eventually The Strongest Human(!?) (With The Help Of A System Of Course)... more>>

Cover From 「なとり」 Creator Of Overdose If Ya Wanna Take This Down Just Ask At My Gmail ( 0j aa ke0 @ gm ail . co m)
Any And All Music Within This Novel Is Not Created By Me~ <<less

*This is just a One-Shot for now.... more>>

He became the Invader God out of hatred for the system that made him. When he was finally defeated and sealed away, he thought back to when he first started down this path.

Areli Tariel wanted nothing more than to go to the school, her curiosity pushing her to know more about the magical world she lived in. After a few mistakes and a run in with a demon, she's ready for school, but on her first day, her friend and half her class are killed. She lived through a life of trauma following that day, but because of memories she shouldn't have, she changed that day and everyday after that, including the future of the Invader God. <<less

A boy who ruins everything he touches.
A frog with a secret.
A bat who hears the future.
A candle in the darkness.
A monster in human skin.
A devil on the rampage.
And a girl you just can’t say ‘no’ to.... more>>

Seven kids with extraordinary gifts embark on an impossible mission: to reunite with their lost family scattered among the stars.
Impeding this long-belated reunion are corrupt organizations, mad wizards, legendary beasts, an interplanetary maze, and the demons within.
To overcome these obstacles, they’ll have to train their minds and bodies to master the mixed curses and blessings of their magical lineage. If they’re lucky, and keep heart, they may gain some allies along the way.
Because, while one finds fear in a handful of dust, friends who raise their fists together can prevail.

This is a fantasy adventure with slow-burn romance, ongoing mysteries, and the gradual introduction of progression mechanics.

This account is a mirror of my Royal Road account, https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/59783/a-fistful-of-dust
If you like what I do, please leave a review there as well! <<less

In the grand tradition of heroic figures from Brave New World, 1984, and Fahrenheit 451 fighting for freedom of thought under a tyrannical regime out to enslave the super powered and destroy the defiant, comes the young orphan Thor with his pet serpent Hisstory challenging the norm.... more>>

A Miraculous Journey With Thor And Hisstory is not a typical web novel; it’s traditional literature in the vein of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, or Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World, or George Orwell’s 1984, or Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 – it’s classic in style with language and alliteration and poetry. <<less

Some day she’ll be free from her

After a Timeskip of ten decades’ worth when I know the epilogue should have long ended, and the credit score has rolled, I finally decide to return to civilization. I wonder what’s waiting for me at home.... more>>

My name by the way is… Randel Eir Dromastus and I am like a side character noble from the backwaters territory of the Empire. To elaborate, I am a transmigrated person who suddenly finds himself in this world based on the novel, Hero Ender.

This is my story. A story about finding a normal love, raising a normal family, obsessing about normalcy, and finding a place in an insanely abnormal world of magic.

But seriously, it is not just my story alone... er... I feel awkward sharing it, but... oh gosh I feel so shy... After returning to civilization, I immediately got into a sticky situation and now I have to take responsibility... Yeah, stuff like that happened.

#No Harem #Magic #Action #OP Protagonist <<less

When life gives you lemons make... a healing potion?... more>>

After Sarah moves to the city of Oftenhides she finds peculiar friends. They introduce her to the world of magic and mythical creatures. But her new home needs to be protected from the bad guys from time to time. Join Sarah, Ursula and Giovanna as they battle evil witches and creatures.

Started writing in June 2023.

Cover art by @mixo39 on Tumblr. <<less

Neurodivergence isn't the only thing that runs in the family.... more>>

After her uncle's death, Rose Dubois is taken in by her brother, Heath Forest, to a new town named Wyvern Heights. But something is strange about this little town, and soon Rose is discovering ancient secrets left and right.

Pic by Aron Visuals on Unsplash. <<less

Vampire Sylvie Miakoda thought when she moved away from Petersburg and to the neighboring town of Colonial Heights, that she could put the events surrounding Phantasmagoria behind her. Then odd things begin to appear through her visions during the Halloween season that question the uneasy peace. Aided by Casey Rivers, the two discover feelings for each other as they delve into the horrors that plague the tiny town and threaten to once more break the veil.... more>>

Welcome to part 2 of the "Vampire Vixen" series! Sylvie's story takes place in the same world and after the events of "Vivienne". Sylvie's story is unique and can be read without having read "Vivienne", but it is helpful to have done so. <<less

CLAD IN METAL AND STEEL, A POWER ARMOR IS ALL YOU NEED.... more>>

Hunted by terrorists, the military, and the secret police, William Dunn, an academy student, has to solve the deadliest terror attack in the last decade, all before graduation day.
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It was fifty years after Final October, and the world wasn't what it used to be. Post-nuclear war, paranoia was rampant, and the world ran on secrets, spies, and espionage.

William Dunn, an undercity factory kid, desperately wanted to move his family up the Tower—the only refuge from slavers and separatists. Determined to keep his family safe, he made an unthinkable discovery grave enough to reignite the nuclear war.

The secret must be kept at all costs. On the run from terrorists, the military, and the secret police, Will faces an agonizing choice: his family or the world.

A choice between the deaths of thousands or the safety of billions.

A game of cat and mouse begins. The powers that be have set their sights. All ready to fire at Will.

What to expect:
- Weak to strong MC
- Heists and covert operations.
- Mechs and mana-based power system
- High stakes and real consequences
- Coming of age
- Strong friendships
- No Harem

Advance chapters on RoyalRoad. (+20 Chapters) <<less

I have seen the end of the world.
Even if I am broken and covered in curses, I will change it.

Beneath the peaceful surface of a nation, a conflict between royal factions and secret organizations is coming to a boil. Drawing upon esoteric energies, those with Exalted powers rule supreme as they fight to shape the world in their vision. ... more>>

Yuzu, a simple shopkeeper's daughter finds herself in possession of a mysterious ornate chest that has the power to manipulate destiny. Her normal life in an alternate Victorian era changes dramatically as she gets plunged deep into a dangerous, mystical world filled with secret rituals, horrifying monsters and ancient gods.

Follow Yuzu as she entangles herself in the threads of fate to save her friends and family from the dark forces rising from the depths. She must develop her powers as an Exalted, find allies and unravel the mysteries that govern the course of history.

The delicate balance that holds the nation in check has already been disrupted. How far will those ripples spread?

- Author's Note -

The first trilogy is finished, and book four is under way! Please enjoy!

Update Schedule: Chapter release every Wednesday and Sunday at 5PM PST (8PM EST)

If you like the story and want to hang out, check out the Discord! https://discord.gg/2uBckbj

If you're interested in extra content, consider donating at my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rocketmay <<less

James Mistfield was having a good day, until he fell into a void.
Now he's in the DC Universe just trying to figure out a way to get back, and figure out what happened to him.... more>>

*Disclaimer* I do not own DC Propeties used within the story. This is just meant to be a fun fanfiction. This story is in no way representative of the DC comics. All credit to the creators of the characters from DC belong with them. <<less

There are portals to another world all over the city.... more>>

And only I can see and open them.

That’s what I discovered when I got sick and tired of being shocked by these only-visible-to-me floating purple things and tried to rip it apart… Only to literally rip open a portal into a familiar place from a VR game.

What is going on? Was it actually a real world all along? Were the devs aware of it? Could I… smuggle potions and magical items to Earth with this?

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Hosted on Scribblehub, RoyalRoad, and my Patreon. If you find this work anywhere else, it's stolen. <<less

Possessing a unique superpower that allows her to observe through the eyes, ears, and other senses of her past or future selves, Janette Halls discovers... more>> a looming tragedy that will cost her dearly. To avert disaster, she finds herself thrust into a rocky alliance with a group of teenage villains—individuals she despises because of her Christian values. <<less