"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
20 advance chapters = $10
25 advance chapters = $12.5

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

Liang Chen was a normal youth, one could easily find countless others like him in the Qing clan. He thought that his normal and unremarkable existence would continue for the rest of his life, a thought that was shattered when he was 12. His parents were forced to take the blame for something that they had not done, causing them to be publicly executed.... more>>

Liang Chen had been told about how just the heavens were, how they would punish evildoers and those who killed the innocent. But now his parents were dead, and the man responsible for it walks free without suffering anything. That was when Liang Chen learned the truth. The heavens aren't just, they are indifferent. That was when he decided, if the heavens won't send down their wrath on the man who caused his parents to die, then he would.

If the heavens have no wrath, then he will become that wrath.- <<less

So, let me get this straight, I die not knowing how, get reborn as a mythical bird, my parents are dragons and this levelling system is crap.
If that isn't bad enough, I'm also terrified of flying.
I'm never going to get used to this, am I?... more>>

---Slight summary of each volume---
Volume 1: Developing & growing up
Volume 2: Romance & vengeance
Volume 3: Home life & invasions
Volume 4: Aftermath & exploration
Volume 5: Soulmates & hunting <<less

A young farmer's son, Oscar, is content with living a peaceful life, but by fate's whim, he is found to have the potential to become something greater, an Exalt. A special class of humans who perform miraculous feats and lord over others. Despite his shortcoming and slow progress compared to the geniuses around him, Oscar holds determination as his shield and persistence as his blade. ... more>>

Who says that a person needs to be a genius?

Who says that a person has to be a prodigy?

With each heavy step, Oscar walks the path of an Exalt. <<less

John Hansen grew up as a simple farm boy. Or so everyone thought. He secretly studied and made more of himself as a farmer than anyone thought he could. He also had a weird connection to his lands. He didn't really know what that meant until he died. Or was meant to.... more>>

Follow his adventures through various books, movies, and television shows.

Cover is a composite created image by me using free images on the internet.
http://static4.depositphotos.com/1017817/352/i/450/depositphotos_3521743-Farmer-walking-in-corn-fields-at-sunset.jpg <<less

Earth was ending. He tried to save it with science. She betrayed him. Together they almost started World War III.... more>>

Now their home is facing an invasion of monsters and extraterrestrial forces, but it's no longer their problem.

They're dead and soon to be reborn as monsters. Instead of saving their world, their job will be to destroy another one.

But there is something wrong with his mind, and she'll have to work hard to keep him from getting himself killed.

Oh, and the universe seems to function like a litrpg.

5 chapters a week, one every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (each minimum 1.5k)

What to expect:

- An edited story cleaned up around chapter 235 and then reposted

- 2 protagonists, leaning more toward one at the start and with more added later, but only ever one plot thread

- A power set where the main characters are intricately linked with each other, rising and falling as a group

- A fast paced story without much extraneous fluff

- Intrigue and manipulation (Describing one of the main characters, one of my readers wrote: I think this might be the first time I see a "reincarnated" spy in a webnovel that actually feels like she does intrigue and manipulation, instead of just solving all her problems through brute force)

- Dragon Ball Z level power scaling, with the main characters able to blow up planets by chapter 250

- A very, very slow burn romance

- Common webnovel tropes normally done poorly twisted for the author's amusement to make more sense and work in the story

- Main characters without the best morals

Content Warning:

One lead in the story is suicidal at the start and undergoing a pretty bad breakdown, while the other is possibly even more messed up, only better at hiding it. Their need for therapy is a plot point, and, given the nature and length of the story, they mess up a lot before they get better. <<less

The thousand-year-old Imperium is crumbling, and war looms on the horizon, bringing with it both brutalities and splendor. Caught in the midst of this chaos is Lansius, an office grunt and veteran MMO player who has been transformed into a medieval peasant. With no wealth, status, or magical abilities, and armed only with his basic knowledge of the art of war, can he endure and thrive in this realistic medieval fantasy realm? Follow Lansius as he moves from one occupation to another, striving to survive during these turbulent times.... more>>

What to expect:
- Introverted Male Lead; the world has magic, but the MC has No Magic or superpower
- 3rd POV
- Army building, kingdom building, slice of life
- Well researched medieval town & nobility class <<less

Genre: Fluffy romance, slice of life, psychological, light comedy, dark fantasy & adventure, hi-tech/magic/elemental. Setting: metropolis, ruins, forests and bent spaces. 
Expectations: arc 1, fluff and some dark stuff. Arc 2, action/adventure. Arc 3, fluff/slice of life. Arc 4, action/adventure. Arc 5, dark/sweet fluff. ... more>>

 In the magical world of Lethren, Alum and his classmates found themselves in the Lesich Empire after having fallen through a spatial quake. But he was unbothered compared to his distressed classmates because—his world hadn’t changed. Meanwhile, a girl with a pure smile took over the role of a saint after the previous saint’s passing. She was doing her best in her new role—being the new beacon of light. Still, for a saint, she was shy, contrasting the people’s image of her elegance. She found herself more worn out than usual—it was because she had to prepare herself to make a good first impression on the otherworlders who’d just arrived. On that same day, Alum arrived in the city and found himself in a park. Unaware of the fateful encounter he’ll have, he was led by the park’s cute animals—he came across a serine scene of a girl sleeping by the fountain. The animals pestered him to cover for her when she sneezed in her sleep, and he did just that—only to fall asleep himself. When Amethely woke up, she was unaware she’d leaned on a stranger, and yet she ended up falling in love at first sight after having shown him an embarrassing side of her. Unbeknownst to her, he was an otherworlder. The same could be said for Alum as well; he’d unknowingly fallen in love with The Lesich Empire’s beloved saint after finding her endearing. Unlike his usual self, he decided to give love a chance—the only problem was…He’d never been in love; what’s more, he’s trying to capture a saint. But it was the same for Amethely; she knew she was shy. Yet she wanted to be more daring to capture his heart, but…
 “How do I make him/her fall in love with me?!” <<less

"When I return, pray to the Goddess I have mercy" those were the final words that Ophelia Erstad said to the crowd as they banished... more>> her into a portal to an unknown continent in the world, and among those who watched as she was banished was Amelia. she was looking on but had tears in her eyes, not of relief but sadness, as she watched her lover disappear. <<less

A misunderstanding allowed Orion to be summoned before the goddess of war instead of his best friend, who had initially annoyed the goddess. ... more>>

Luckily for Orion, the misunderstanding was cleared by the goddess’s sister, who also allowed Orion to understand the true reason behind his summoning.

With his mind made up to not only live as he pleases but also prevent the two goddesses from fading into obscurity, Orion’s soul safely transmigrated into the game world.

Upon waking up in this new world, Orion discovered he had woken up in the body of a prince who also happened to be a villain in the game.

In the game, Prince Orion Azvameth was fated to not only lose his half-sister and her mother but was also destined to lose his personal maid, who sacrificed herself for him.

As if the cruelty he was meant to suffer wasn’t enough, his kingdom was destined to be plagued with both internal and external problems while he was destined to die at the hands of the protagonist after being used as a puppet by a Greater Demon.

With all this weighing on his mind, Orion vowed to not only change his fate but also that of those he cared about.

However, his actions were bound to create a butterfly effect, and what better way to defy the odds than by ruling the world. <<less

A curse for some, a blessing for others, such is the truth of eternity.... more>>

Ewan is left all alone to deal with his tragedy when his father passes away. Scarred, bruised, and smeared in cynicism, he loses all hope and only lives for the promise to his Pa. But before his all-important eighteenth birthday, he finds new information on the Ashevas that makes him dream again. Because its path promises him an eternal life. And of its ever-growing branches, Ewan embraces the Severynth—the Summoner.

Yet the road ahead is full of thorns, and he is not the only one with ambitions. Join Ewan in the world of high fantasy as he calculates his steps and threads through setbacks, the first of which is getting an Astylind. After all, what is a summoner without his beasts…
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Release rate: 1ch/day for the first couple of months [for some momentum], then it will become 1ch/2 days [for sustainability]. I will notify with an update when this change will happen.

What to expect:

--Narration style is third person limited with minor POV changes to explore the plot [Change is marked by the character's name].

--Story will have status panel, but they'll start after some chapters.

--Protagonist is native to the fantasy world, this book is not a transmigration, reincarnation, isekai, etc. story.

--Pet beasts are a major part of this book.

--Romance will be OTP type [One true pairing] [No Harem].

--Protagonist will be a Beast Summoner/Tamer and pure Spellcaster subtype [Elementalist].

--There will be character growth and change, the book will have a realistic tone and approach.

--This will be a slow paced story, things will develop little by little, with a good amount of details.

P.S: Posting this on Royalroad, Sufficient Velocity, and Novelupdates Forum too, will update on these sites at the same time when they're all caught up.

P.P.S: The book cover is from Wong40k. <<less

The world devolved into chaos as a game-like system reduced the population to a series of statistics and screens. Confusion reigned as everyone struggled to survive in this new reality. Everyone but one man. Anthony Franklin had a secret. One that gave him an edge. He had lived through this exact series of events... 99 times in a row.... more>>

Anthony needed to take advantage of all he accomplished over the past centuries: every play, shortcut, and strategy, to save as many lives as possible by the end. He would contend with vicious boss monsters, elude the ever watching eyes of the system administrators, and watch his back from the scheming players that wanted the game to go their way no matter the cost.

In a world where every individual has their own goals, dreams, and fears, shepherding them won't be easy. Anthony must use all of his considerable experience to gain a powerful class and put the scared populace on the right track and take out threats before they become too big. There will be no more chances; win or lose, his 100th run shall be his last.

Book One is now available on Amazon & Audible, audiobook narrated by Daniel Thomas May!
Updates on Mondays and Thursdays at 7PM Eastern. <<less

Join Ashe Hamilton as she struggles against the establishment in pursuit of justice that those in power don't want to give her and the steps she is willing to take in the pursuit of it. Thankfully she has a smoking hot gay girl willing to give her advice of the not strictly legal variety!... more>>

A crime thriller staring a gay girl in WAY over her head!

Updates M/W/F on Royal Road, Spacebattles, and Scribblehub!

Cover art by the absolutely amazing Snazzy! <<less

Synopsis:
SCP [REDACTED] - The Black Box
SCP Class: SAFE -> Thaumiel.
Special containment procedures:
SCP [REDACTED] needs-
.............. more>>

Well... every story has the starting part, the middle part and the final part, the SCP part is in the middle, but we will start from... the start actually, no silly shenanigans this time :/
The protagonist will indeed go to the SCP universe and will do some things there, but most likely will be a short stay
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Our protagonist find themselves in a unknown place in the middle of a forest, going with small steps each time, watch as they go on a adventure on new "places" and meet different people, growing both as a person and in power while doing so. Will they become somebody important in the grand scheme of things or just somebody powerful, or maybe neither and live in a secluded farm somewhere, you can find out as the story unfolds itself before you, but the only grantee is that they will become something else as the story progress.
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Useful information:
-This is a quite fast paced story
-Except for the things i created in this story, i do not own anything, like the character from other "places" for example.

Worlds visited:
First: is a Original universe and will take some time to leave it(some in universe time)
Second: Decided but won't reveal as it would be a spoiler

I will be not only be accepting suggestions for this story such as places and events to bring attention to, i will also do the same for characters you suggest to bring attention in the story, so your tips and suggestions will be very appreciated.

I will post irregularly a chapter a week if i am able to, but each chapter will have at least 1k words, and between 1,5k and 2k words if possible, i am both new and bad at this kind of stuff so if you have a good suggestion or you spot a error you're welcome to show to me in the comments :) <<less

A “boys” Quirk comes in late, but to counter that it seems to be one of the most powerful out there ... more>>

This is my first story so it will be bad, but please point out what I can improve and spelling mistakes (there will be many)

I am not going to be consistent with uploads and expected there to be somewhat long time without uploads <<less

Seitosha Sakurai School for Girls is steeped in tradition. One of the pre-eminent schools for the rich and well connected in Japan to send their... more>> daughters to learn everything they need to know to prepare themselves for marriage and duty. Demurity, humility, propriety, and uniformity are the school's expectations and what each girl there strives to achieve. Of course...they've never met Emi Seto. <<less

►Just one more step and I might reach freedom...◄... more>>

Whispers.
Faint and unclear.
A cry for freedom.
Prayers of rare Pokémon Domino hears in her head. Trapped on an island and determined to escape, she and her Zorua take a step into the unknown. But behind the friendly facades of the world, the pavement is rough and fights are dangerous. Lies lurk in the cracks, the truth is bittersweet, and just as the spirit of adventure is suffocating her, she learns this journey isn't one she's tackling by herself.
Domino doesn't wander through the ruins alone.
Amethio does too. <<less

In the last city of Voxsturm, a city surrounded by terrible magical storms, humans find common cause with all the other demi-human races to survive. One dreary evening, a lost succubus is rescued from starvation by a simple human who was wandering nearby. While their time together was short, Lorelei has ever dreamed of meeting him again. Her love having grown into an obsession, and now that she attends the same university, she stalks him daily, constantly trying to summon the courage to stand at his side once again. Can this shy and timid succubus finally overcome her fear and be with the one she loves? ... more>>

* This is a re-telling of "Tornado Alley Summoner" which is also available on Scribblehub, but no longer canon. This is a slow building romance with a shy and timid succubus. The world is a bit of dark fantasy, but don't let that discourage you. In this world there are also lots of different monster humanoid species, all of which are just trying to survive without killing one another in petty feuds. Some of the species in this book include - cubi, wolfkin, foxkin, vampires, elves, lamia, and more.
*Thank you for reading, and I look forward to your feedback.
*Story coming soon to RoyalRoads <<less

Syla Rivern is an average adventurer from a small town.... more>>

She handles people's daily requests and occasionally goes to different dungeons to clear out monsters on the request of guilds.

Her normal everyday life seemed like it would continue for a long time...until she saw a strange chest.

A chest with jagged teeth and a drooping tongue; no, not a chest. It was a mimic!
A very...very poorly disguised mimic.

Syla Rivern is an average adventurer, unless you consider her pet mimic.

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Hi! Author here! I've had this idea for a bit and decided to give writing a shot! This is a story mostly just for fun, but I hope you enjoy! <<less

Part crime solver, part crime causer, the cunning heiress Cassidy Cain uses her privilege and wits for those without her advantages as The Grandmaster of Theft.... more>>

Following the events of The Sowing Tomorrow Gala Job, Cassidy now finds herself in a new role: the head of a crew. Although she was born to lead, her skills are put to the test as she navigates the unique challenges of each individual member. She grapples with a potentially treacherous thief, her grandfather's attempts to guide her away from crime, her girlfriend finding her footing in the underworld, and her ever-watchful right-hand man, who values her safety above all else.

When Cassidy is contacted by an up-and-coming tennis star she once assisted, she’s roped into an investigation that becomes the nexus between the crew’s present challenges, their future enemies, and a past Cassidy would rather forget. With pressure after pressure mounting, she must outmaneuver, outwit, and outplay her foes if she doesn’t wish to be undone by her own audacity. <<less

In this captivating twist on Little Red Riding Hood, Red, a fearless werewolf hunter, finds herself drawn to Silver, a seductive shifter with a dark... more>> past. They come from opposite worlds, yet circumstances force them to team up. As they navigate a murder mystery and their forbidden connection, they uncover secrets and face societal taboos. Join Red and Silver on their journey of danger, desire, and a love that defies the odds. <<less

The map is on your skin and the hunt is on.
Kaleb wakes up in a mysterious world of magic and monsters with a new tattoo that he doesn't remember getting. A sadistic and wise cracking system tells him that he's one of 10,000 people who have been transported to Celestia. The catch? They each have a piece of a map on their skin and some very powerful people are vying to collect those pieces.
He'll face monsters and cultists alike as he has to fight for his right to not be skinned alive in a world full of people who desperately want to do just that. The only way to ensure his safety, is... more>> to gain power.

Welcome players, to Celestia!
You are the newest residents of this little slice of heaven, lucky you.
This is a world filled with peoples of all races, monsters, magic and even the odd dragon or two.
How great does that sound? It’s literally every nerd’s dream come true right?
So, what’s the catch?
You’re being hunted!
That’s right folks, all 10,000 of you have been gifted a brand-new tattoo, completely free of charge. Each tattoo is a wholly unique and different part of a map. The Celestial Map to be precise, not that I expect you to know what that means.
Our prestigious hunters are oh so very eager to put that map back together again, piece by agonising piece.
They see you when you’re sleeping. They know when you’re awake. They want to skin you all alive so run or you’ll get flayed!
The map is on your skin and starting now, the hunt is on.
Good look out there, players. We hope you enjoy your stay in the idyllic and welcoming world of Celestia.>
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Chapter releases Monday-Friday / Patreon is 20 chapters ahead and any donations are greatly appreciated.
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Please note: I am English and this story is written in British English so there will be less of the letter Z and more of the letter U. <<less

An enemies-to-lovers vampire romance... more>>

When the man I loved left me at the altar to run away with another woman, I thought there was nothing worse that could happen. I was wrong.

To save the family from financial ruin, my father married me to Viktor Volkov, a mysterious foreigner I only met once. I had to leave everything behind to live with a captivating but enigmatic husband.

Viktor's icy blue eyes were both alluring and intimidating, and despite the tension between us, I couldn't deny the attraction. As we navigated our complex relationship, the desire grew stronger.

One night, I made a shocking discovery in his bedroom: Viktor was a vampire. I knew I should escape while I could, but instead, I found myself longing for him to acknowledge and claim me as his own.

Could I really be in love with a creature of the night? If I fled, I'd lose the man I craved. If I stayed, I'd be forever changed. Would I resist temptation or surrender to my desires?

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Bite Me Forever is a passionate romance set in Scotland during the Regency era. It tells the fated love story of Lucy, a strong-willed human, and Viktor, a mysterious vampire harbouring numerous secrets. This tale follows their journey as they find each other despite their differences, defying the forces that wish to tear them apart.

In the world of The Everdark Saga, vampires experience an intense hunger when they are intimate with others. Love between vampires is taboo, and turning humans into vampires is strictly forbidden. The underground vampire society is relentless in upholding these rules. Yet, our protagonists are willing to risk it all for the sake of love. <<less

The heart is a precious thing, and within the heart is love. The love you need to overcome fate. When Leo bumped Clara while going really fast on a bike, he could have never imagined that his life would turn upside down. A story that proves angels do exist and can shine the brightest light, even if sometimes they need someone to give them their wings back.... more>>

Written by: Shuloxx
Artwork by: Taka (authorized use by him) <<less

Synopsis: The year 506 a.d. marked the 15th year of the second magical school in the world, Toadwits. Charlotte was one of it's older students and because of her special relationship with the founders she received a few special privileges, but none of her classmates would want to trade positions with her, as she was known for her inability to cast magic. To add to that, her red eyes and pale skin led many to believe that she was related to some dark creature, making her an outcast in school. See the world through her eyes as she struggles to find her place in a society full of prejudice.... more>>

What to expect:
Slice of Life story in a magical setting.

Romance and Drama.

Character development.

Slow to medium pacing.

Wide range of different characters.

First person point of view.

Scaterbrained MC.

What not to expect:
Fancy fighting scenes every five or ten chapters.

Extensive Magic science beyond what is necessary.

Harem.

Murderhobos.

Author note: I started to write the story as an experiment to test two things. Writing from the first point of view and writing from the perspective of a woman. In the end, I got carried away because it was so much fun to write and i thought that maybe someone might have just as much fun reading the story, so i decided to upload it.

The story itself is heavily influenced by British folklore like King Arthur, Harry Potter, Roman History, Church History, the neverending story, and a few others but as far as I'm aware there should be no copyright or trademark issues. Still, most might see some parallels because when I started to write the story it was meant to be an exercise. Still, the story plays in a completely independent universe and is not related to any existing story. <<less