In the Galactic Era, exosuits reign supreme.... more>>

A young orphan fights to rise above his status in a grim society, unwilling to back down.

But when an apocalyptic weapon from the past fuses with him without him knowing, his life is thrown into chaos.

Will he ever find the freedom he desires? Or will he get swallowed in a whirlpool of politics, desires and conflict?

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Starts very very very very slow, ramps fast. Arc 1 Complete at Chapter 76

Tragic Space Opera + Sci-fi Exosuit Progression + Crafting <<less

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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© 2023 Iseul Hwangbo, All Rights Reserved <<less

A humble [Maid] in a backwater household, Fayette was resigned to living the dull life of a proper domestic servant, slowly leveling as she cleaned the estate. However, everything changes after she discovers another path in a sudden monster attack.... more>>

What if she were to take a more... direct approach to cleaning the filth plaguing this world?
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What to expect from this novel:

-Household skills put to gruesome use in combat.
-A bit of GL romance. Eventually.
-Guillotines. Eventually.

Cover commisioned from @Risukasa_nen <<less

When the family business went bankrupt, Lucien Salverson had to deal with living a life of constant disappointment and misery. But when his mother abruptly ended her life, he ultimately hit rock-bottom. Who was to blame for this wretched life? The company that prompted the family's sudden and unforeseen string of misfortunes: Carmichael Tech. ... more>>

Born with a silver spoon in his mouth, he was not used to poverty and hardship. To end this debacle, he only had one thing in mind, and that's to follow his mother in death. But just as he was about to end it all, one of the Seven Princes of Hell - Mammon - appeared before him.

"You're no good to me dead, boy," said the malicious Lord of Avarice. "How about we strike a deal?"

What would be the answer of this ill-fated young man?

This is the strange tale of Lucien in his quest for revenge and retribution, love and lust... and angels and demons!?

[CONTENT WARNING: This is a Boys' Love (BL) story. The content you're about to access is rated R-18 and is tagged Mature (NSFW). Hence, it may be inappropriate to some readers.] <<less

Hidden within the population are rare subspecies of humans called “Renegades.” Information on them remain scarce and the planet had been in a state of caution ever since they were first revealed to exist.... more>>

Sheltered High School student Lucas Thorne only wanted a thrilling experience or at least a break from his tiring routine of daily life. The turning point arrives when he is ambushed and put at the mercy of Rio Kiyodera, an assassin he witnessed on a chance encounter.

In exchange for sparing his life, Lucas is blackmailed into taking over Rio’s assignment–seven wanted Renegades with the potential to bring forth calamities if they remain alive.

Now, Lucas is forced to go on an adventure of missions and getting tangled in the affairs of others. His wish has been granted, but there’s no turning back. <<less

Arant Chronicles is a collaborative project featuring several ScribbleHub writers inspired by War for Rayuba.... more>>

In the fantasy world of Arant, two factions oppose one another: the shadowy secret society known as the Sage Coalition and a rebel movement dedicated to exposing them called the Nova Ordo. These two bitter enemies have agreed to a series of proxy battles, the outcomes of which will decide the fate of the country of Ibinia. In place of all-out warfare that would benefit neither side, they will instead run a series of 1-on-1 fighting matches between the most powerful fighters they can recruit. The first to fifteen victories gets their way.

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This is an interactive series. Basically, a bunch of authors came together, came up with a backstory for the world, and came up with a bunch of characters that work for either faction. Each fight is written twice: once by one writer, once by the other, and you the reader get to decide which version actually counts. Each of these fights is voted on by you guys, and by the end one side will reign victorious. Are you Team Sage or Team Nova? <<less

After dying at the hands of people he was supposed to be loved by our MC finds himself a chance to be reborn in the Demon Slayer world. Now he must try his best to enjoy his life, discover the secrets of the world, protect his friends and try his best to defeat the isekaid Miachel Jackson's army of demons.... more>>

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A/N: A bit AU. <<less

It starts when someone takes a life that was never theirs to take.
It ends when every shard drowns and nothing remains of what they once knew.... more>>

Thirteen years ago there was a massacre; a witch hunt of the worst kind with the ashes of innocents falling from the sky.

Now, the world is made up of fragile glass, the cracks sharp and jagged. Hatred boils the crimson sea beneath the surface. All it takes is one wrong move-

A plan to change the world.
A bloody smile with an unspoken apology.
A girl with bleeding hair in the monster filled mountains.
A change in destiny.

-for it to shatter.

This is the story about the second war between nephlims and humans.
This is the story of how everything ends.
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This is a WIP and a first draft so any and all feedback is appreciated. I am currently trying to improve and I am (often) blind to my own faults so if you notice anything wrong in grammar, tense, spelling, please let me know.

Anyways, I hope you enjoy the story! It's near and dear to my heart so with any luck, I will be able to do it justice. <<less

Jiang Chen, son of the Celestial Emperor, unexpectedly reincarnated into the body of a despised young noble, thus embarking on the path of the underdog... more>> trouncing all comers. No one has the right to call himself a genius in front of Jiang Chen, as no one has a better understanding of the heavens than the son of the Celestial Emperor.
Genius? He who adheres to me shall ascend, those who oppose me can find solace in hell! <<less

No good deeds go unpunished. Selfless acts of kindness will only bring misfortune. Take up your arms and descend into depravity.... more>>

Open the doors of hell.
Herald the coming of an unprecedented evil. <<less

>> The story of a soldier and a rebel as they unravel the mysteries, plots, and lies of everything they've ever known. ||BL Fantasy Adventure||... more>>

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The world is shadowed in the remnants of its past splendor; Creator's splendor. When the One True God fought Envier to stop him from destroying humanity, many of the glorious temples and towers that Creator had helped build were destroyed. After subduing him, she secluded herself away in heartbreak and the ruins were left; tragic monuments of grandeur humanity can never recreate.

Kiol is the Society's best soldier. He killed the Cult of Envy's leader and eradicated her nest. He does what he's told without question and his targets always fall—without exception. Until he chases down Nirin in the middle of a raid, the boy whose life he spared once already and finds himself inexplicably saving again. He feels a connection to Nirin unlike anything he's felt before, even knowing the boy is a cultist and a rebel. But bringing Nirin into his life engenders a complex web of emotions, secrets, and lies that changes Kiol's life forever and forces him to question everything he's ever been told. <<less

Generations ago, humanity colonized Astrilles, a distant frozen mineral planet. And generations ago, contact with Earth was lost, leaving the settlers stranded, left alone to fend off bug-like aliens called Voraces.... more>>

In this world, humans adapted to their unique constraints by specializing men as fighters, buffed up to exterminate those bugs, and women as carers tending to the needs of fighters. Thanks to advances in biology, children are born and raised genderless until coming of age, when they go through the assignment ceremony during which leaders decide their future gender.

The story follows the journey of XX01, a feisty teenager dedicated to becoming a fighter yet being forced into a carer's life. XX01's struggle will start with the harsh transition from being XX squadron's leader to their carer while Voraces grow stronger and bolder.

The story heavily revolves around sexual scenes and descriptions, non-consensual sex, emotional struggles and changes, and the general topics of gender roles, consent, love, friendship, duty, and rebellion. All characters are above 18.

Expect about 5 chapters per week. It's my first story of this scale, so please be nice. Feedback is highly appreciated and is the best way to support my work.

Thanks to isulion for the cover art!

Come join the Discord: https://discord.gg/tEbFQ6JVJc

I'm taking a break for a short while, but I plan on finishing this story by March 2024. <<less

When a shadowy infiltrator is betrayed and killed by the very empire he served, he had expected to burn in hell for his committed deeds.... more>>

But instead of waking up in the fiery pits of damnation, he finds himself in the body of a child in an impenetrable, ever-present darkness with not a speck of light in sight.

Utilizing every bit of courage and wit gained from his past life, he tries to survive in this new alien world.

However, little does he know that his first steps are just the start of a journey that will lead him through thousands of worlds. In his struggle, he will encounter countless empires of men, machines, demons, cyborgs, titans, unknown species, and even gods. All connected in the diverse web of worlds known as the Darkbbound Dominion.

Despite the overwhelming numbers, armies, and sheer power of these civilizations, he will soon learn that even the mightiest empires and gods steer clear of the cosmic nebulae of darkness surrounding the dominion, for within the dark lie terrible, terrible monsters.

* This story has a proper litRPG system with all the associated RPG parameters but they're going to come up in later chapters

* Rather than the traditional game-like system headed by an omnipotent god, the system in this story is very unique and organic. The system is a natural part of the universe and is not led by any god. Every living being (including gods themselves) in the universe is subject to this system.

* The story has a lot of fast paced action scenes with generous amounts of blood and gore so it is fiction for young adults and adults.

* The protagonist starts out as a boy but throughout the course of the story he will grow to an adult.

* Updates will be every 5-7 days, trust me I want to go faster but with a new born and two jobs this is my limit :( <<less

Short description:
A Special Ops soldier is sent to Hell by mistake... while still alive. He must team up with a hyper-sexual Succubus to survive and start a rebellion to overthrow Satan.... more>>

Long description:
Behind every strong man there is a strong… demon?

As a half-blood Apache by birth and a professional soldier by choice, Logan Proud Bear thought he had been through hell in his life. Until he actually ended up there. Stripped of his memory but still very much alive, he must survive the world of demons and the damned long enough to achieve the impossible: To escape from Hell itself.

His only hope of success is an alliance with a beautiful and unpredictable Succubus. Only she can help him stay alive- if her fierce, sexual hunger doesn’t kill him first.

Together, they must challenge an ancient injustice as they gather some of history’s strongest women into a force that will reshape Hell itself.

Welcome to a realm of dark desires. An underworld where myth is reality and sex is both sin and salvation. The battle for the afterlife begins now.

"To Hell and Back, Book One: Survival" is officially available on Amazon Kindle. Book Two: Rebellion is in development and can be read and followed on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/michaelgagefiction. <<less

Due to a godlike being's mistake, I died at the ripe old age of 29. Feeling remorseful he offered to reincarnate me with anything I desired, not trusting him I abandoned all restraint and decided to tell him all the things I truly wished for. From Immortality to the power to create and destroy, a noble family in the Middle Ages and being sent to a world with magic, but the list of requests meant to annoy him was surprisingly approved. As such I was reborn as Elizabeth Verlie daughter to Duke Verlie and here starts my journey. I lived what most would consider a life worth being envied, but I found the modern world... more>> intolerable, therefore I will start a new and shape this world to make this new life of mine truly worth living.

This novel will focus on the Main Character and their path in their new life

Please be lenient with my spelling mistakes as I am dyslexic, I will do my best to correct any spelling mistake I find (or am told about), also English is my fourth language therefore I might make structural mistakes.

P.S. Cover image is not mine. Credits goes to "WLOP" please feel free to pm me if they wish for it to be taken down.

I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad <<less

The afterlife is quite a boring place once you've been standing in line for a couple of weeks. An offer to join a new world of monster taming and battling and building the ultimate team was a dream come true for me! I've loved monster battling games since I was old enough to hold a controller! Training, battling, and breeding the ultimate team! Sure, death sucked, but hey! ... more>>

But I have a problem. In this world, I'm not the trainer, and I don't like where this is going. <<less

What if Milim followed through on her threat to make Rimuru serve her?
In this timeline, the attempt to bribe Milim with honey is unsuccessful.... more>> She defeats Rimuru and conquers Tempest with ease, setting the country on a wildly different path as the domain of a Demon Lord.
Wary eyes watch as The Destroyer finally makes a move. A slime embraces the exasperating life of a subordinate. A Demon Lord finds leadership to be not as simple as she thought. And the besties of many previous time loops are reunited once more, but it’s certainly going to be different this time around! <<less

Follow Meadow Song, a 16-year old transfer student, delve into the darkness of Heaven’s Gate, capital of cultivation. Many people there aspire to ascend to Heaven but only a few know that the path to immortality is built on corpses. This glamourous city is home to all the classic factions of Wuxia-fiction. In this future-esque world, people learned to cultivate through artificial interfaces, so-called cyber spirits. How will Meadow, born with an innate grass-spirit, survive in this urban jungle?... more>>

New coverart by rom.ac <<less

Six is a weapon. ... more>>

Being born with several defects, she was considered a bad omen in Se'li culture. The commanders took her and many other unwanted children in, turning them into cyper-weapons, assassins, politicians, and spies.

As Six, or what she named herself, Akio, nears her twenty-third turn, she's tasked with infiltrating a vigilante group to investigate and prevent a rebellion from rising. But after being welcomed into the group with open arms, she comes to realize there's more to this than the commanders allowed her to believe.

(The art on the cover I personally commissioned from Mentegourt on instagram, you should totally check out their work). <<less

Futuristic Interstellar Space Spy Adventure

One man of great power finds a new purpose that will alter not only his fate, but that of a whole dimension as well. The... more>> man is a Viktar named Tiar and the dimension is the Medieval-themed Yut. How will their tales of both inner and outer conflict with Chaos end? <<less

Life isn’t fair. But not everyone is willing to lie down and accept that fact. A man known only as “Echo” fought back against the oppressive regime that smothered his chance for a normal life, and succeeded. Victory was within his grasp, but just as he believed he could rest easy, he was betrayed by the one man he thought he could truly trust.... more>>

Reborn into a world of magic and mystery, “Echo” is given another chance at life as Ikarus Velor, and he intends to use it to the fullest. Unbeknownst to him though, his reincarnation into this new world may carry more significance than he’d like. <<less

A land based on medieval Russia and Ukraine - conquered long ago by the Masters - toils in slavery. An exiled son returns from the edge of the world to free a land he has never seen, while his sister traffics with the spirits of the wood. The spirit of the land is awake. It seethes for blood. It summons its children to war.... more>>

New chapters coming soon! <<less

The fate of the Kingdom lies in the palm of her hands.... more>>

Cecilia Leronova von Hathem was raised as an ornament with a useless title as the High Princess of the great Ostulia Empire. She had no influence in society and no political power. And when the King ordered for her mother's immediate execution, Cecilia swore revenge against her father and everyone involved in her mother's murder.

Angry and frightened, Cecilia has only one way out: becoming the High Queen. Unfortunately, becoming queen is easier said than done—she has to take part in the palace's power struggle and gather her followers. But that would mean going against her only younger brother and the heir to the throne, Cedrin.

Her journey to queendom leads her through a web of lies, corruption and into the hands of a ruthless king's lover. As Cecilia gathers all her supporters, Cedrin's position solidifies even more, threatening her into quickening her pace. To surpass him, Cecilia might have to pick up the sword...

And she'll need to get her hands dirty. <<less

Arn is recruited by an all-powerful government organization to spy on a small remote village. He is ecstatic to be finally worthy of this right of passage. ... more>>

But his world gets upended when the Rebel Clans come after him as well.

Then there are his visions - dreams of a winter forest, an unkindness of ravens, and the shadow of a massive presence that remains just beyond his consciousness.

Persecuted by the Clans and The Inspectorate, he joins a strange man with unbelievable powers and a peculiar ability to always be at the right place and time.

Story Profile:

The final draft of the first book is completed in its entirety. I edit 2+ chapters each week and post them here.

This book is written as a traditional novel to play out before the reader's eyes. There is rich lore and deep intrigue - all mapped out.

The magic and power build up slowly and there are few battles. The conflict is instead in the intrigue and magical beings that vie to control the fate of the world.

I am a traditional visual artist and have created the map myself, as well as other illustrations which I will periodically add to the story. <<less