Dear Inspector,... more>>

Please accept this letter as my formal resignation from being a Player.

Hey! Laugh all you want, but I had to try. With no rules down here, who's to say that I can't resign?

Anyway, my reasons are simple: I'm neither a gamer nor a hero. You got the wrong person for the job. Sure, the pay is decent and I could pretty much live like a king if, you know, I wasn't so busy trying to survive. I have major concerns about the demonic dagger bound to my soul too. Come to think of it, I've never asked to be transported to this fantasy land either and would like you to return me home, thank you very much. I don't want supernatural powers, I don't want to complete quests after quests, and I don't want to be your test subject anymore. What? I'm not whining, you're whining. Stop making excuses and let me leave already.

Thank you for your understanding, and I hope you'll find a better replacement after I'm gone for good.

Sincerely,
Randel, the Mad Painter <<less

The age of gods ended aeons ago with their departure from the mortal plane. After several millennia of conflict, the myriad races they left behind have finally settled into uneasy peace.... more>>

Although corporate towers have long since replaced holy temples, reminders of the bygone age of gods remain in megacities built on the ruins of fallen kingdoms.

When a new religious movement arises in the city of Dragon’s Rest, young vampire and overachieving graduate student Valen Vasilis investigates it for his dissertation only to get far more than he bargained for.

Armed with a useless degree and a few lessons from the school of hard knocks, Valen must navigate a world of ancient conspiracies, violent fanatics, and greedy corporations where the slightest mistake could get him killed or worse.

Although the young vampire knows he is in over his head, he must fight to save the city that ostracised him, the only home he’s ever known.

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A former bully gets taken down a peg after his girlfriend breaks up with him. A year later, his father goes missing and his troubles... more>> only go from bad to worse when he tries to go looking for him in another world. <<less

The kingdom of Underhill has a problem. A problem that lies within its people - specifically, its women. Having fallen under a curse put upon... more>> them, no woman in the kingdom is able to bear child. That was 10 years ago, and the love that once filled people's hearts has been replaced by the bitter bile of hatred. Those who seek to leave an imprint upon this world now find themselves aging away, without any next generation to replace them. But now, a spark of hope has begun to burn in those people's hearts when one unique elven girl might be the solution to all their woes - that is, if she is even willing. <<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

---Stone Age fantasy in a Mayan-style jungle---... more>>

Tarek is the only one in all the tribes of the Lost that can't hear the Song, the gentle green magic that helps them survive the deep wilds of the jungle. What he has instead is the dreaded, fabled blood magic, the curse of the ancients. If anyone discovers his dark thirst, he will hang. A rival in the tribe is trying to keep him from marrying his betrothed Yaretzi, and a wandering elder named Xochil knows more about Tarek than is good for him. The yearly flood approaches, and either Tarek stays home and risks death or goes wandering in search of a cure to his curse... and the deep jungle holds a thousand deaths for those foolish enough to wander. <<less

Kichi Sakauchi is the definition of someone who can't make up his mind. Every decision he faces only serves to make him more indecisive. It's a good thing he's got along his lucky coin to help him live. But what if the choices were even more difficult? ... more>>

Enter Airi and Aoi. A pair of twins that are surprisingly more separable than you would think. Baring the same cute, loveable appearance. It seems like double the charm. But considering the hobbies they're into, and the hot (Airi) and cold (Aoi) way of treating him. It's about to be double the trouble for Kichi.

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In the mountains of Dellorim, a country renown for its arcane Conductors, orphaned Cypher finds himself struggling against the powerful Nobles of the house he serves. All his life the Galvan family has treated him like an outcast, with the worst of it usually coming from the oldest heir, a spoiled boy named Eiden. The young heir loves to torment Cypher at every opportunity, and with the Galvans reluctant to tell him anything about his origins, he has no choice but to endure it without end or understanding.... more>>

However, a fortunate twist of fate finds soon finds Cypher training beside the young heir, who is set to enter an illustrious academy for Magick in just a few years time. Through this opportunity, Cypher discovers the means to escape his torment and forge a path all his own.

As he seeks to break free of his shackles, he'll face off against spiteful Nobles, ruthless bandits, fearsome Zightbeasts, and fate itself. With so many obstacles standing between him and his goal, will he be able to find a path to freedom? Or will he be doomed to a life of servitude? Join Cypher at the origins of his great Odyssey and uncover the mysteries of this strange and Magickal world.
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Set in the modern New-York City of the early 21st century. 9 high-schoolers are cursed with magic and must protect Earth from the Wide-spread Zankoku Empire. Earth is the latest target for the Zankoku Empire, the 9 high-schoolers along with some help must fend off such a large threat while attempting to maintain mildly-normal high-school lives. ... more>>

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This series has NO affiliation with any other work, no matter what. <<less

In this world, a boy named Reign was born. He thinks himself just a tiny bit better than others. With his abilities, he could be considered an extreme extraordinarily genius in magic and intellect. Well, he doesn't know it but, his mana pool is unnaturally vast. It's, unlimited, there is no end to it. And no one knows. ... more>>

Due to early education and training, being already gifted, he becomes proficient at magic with the extremely prodigal skill for it, becoming a Child Magician.

Unfortunately, as a result of this, he is destined to live a life full of pain and suffering.

He will cry, and he will despair. <<less

The gods are dead.... more>>

Our world is dying.

Gunslingers, Bounty Hunters, the Lawless and the Law. This endless desert births the desperate, the hungry, the vengeful. A universe of sand and dust testing the limits of humankind.

It is a time of prophecy and magic, an age past the wars fought by the remnants of a long forgotten race. An era brought by the roar of gunfire and dead divines; a time of heroes and saviors from ancient deserts beneath five suns, defined by a single verse of hope:

Bring together the five fragments of a broken god. Unite them, to forge a weapon that will save us all:

THE GOD GUN

Update schedule: Minimum of 3 chapters per week, aiming for 4

Discord: https://discord.gg/M2JXjpFHzb

Note: First 5 arcs follow individual characters <<less

NOTE: «This is my first story here so please expect that there would be wrong grammars, incorrect use of words, typos and misspellings. »... more>>

NOTE: « This is also a very very slow pace story so please don't read if you're expecting action. sorry if this story is so boring for you. There are no romance as the protagonist is still a child. The Main Genre of this Story is a Slice of Life. »

Not all stories are Fairytales come true. Sometimes, wonderful fantasies can turn into a real nightmare. Such was the case for Louis, the 13th child of Emperor Luno.

Former commoner of the modern Earth, now officially the Prince of a big empire. He had now the riches, luxurious life and a status on the peak of the Isekai society.

Surely he would be satisfied?

" Satisfied? No way!! "

Such a Greedy Prince, still not satisfied with the blessings giv–

" Fucker! Let me beat you up!! Are you calling me being a Prince of the Demon Empire a Blessing?! This isn't a Fucking Fairytale!! This is a literal living in Hell!! Freaking Hell, I'm so screwed! "

Prince Louis Noir Ignotus Arkavelnias, 13th child of the Demon Emperor Luno is currently fighting against the odds this new life has dumped on him.

Ice cube bastard evil emperor as a father=√
Malicious siblings planning to Kill each other=√
Poorest Town as a Territory?= √
Backstabbing Subordinates=√
Infamous Reputation=√
People (Most Races) Hating Demons=√
Holy Church having missions to Eradicate Evil?(Basically Demons)= √

This is a literal living on a nightmare, what's more if you are supposed to be an unfortunate background character who was supposed to be dead before even managing to live pass 15 years and meeting the destined Hero of Light and Justice.

His Present and Future is in Hell difficulty stage.

The Slothful Prince would keep fighting for Survival and Comfort! <<less

A fantastical world called the Ecumene. A sinister invasion by forces of the Underworld. A war that threatens to rend the Three Realms asunder.... more>>

18-year-old Kendrick is from another universe entirely, summoned to be the hero the Ecumene needs... but he's kind of a clumsy goof.

Two companions—a fiery, battle-ready witch named Bellara and a soft-spoken, friendly healer named Sahni—welcome him to the Ecumene for one purpose: he may be the only one that can save it. Why? Precisely because he's an outsider to their world. And how?

With an ancient weapon that seems tailor-made for him alone: the Psysword. <<less

It is a new generation of adventure and exploration. A time in which people can cement their legacy in history. A world of monsters and magic. A world in which three people have been selected to create a new story. Despite what they may want, the gods have chosen them. Will they change the world or be just another passing moment? Only time will tell, these are their tales.... more>>

A farm boy from the middle of nowhere, a warrior who devoted his life into the art of combat, and a simple gang member find out that they have more in common then they would like. The three are thrown into something that none of them expected. <<less

Volume 1:... more>>

Just an average manufacturer in an advanced world, but chosen by those above, Delton Cloud became possessed. Possessed by a man who had experienced all his village can offer.

Delton's dreams, now memories of a young man's journey into the wider world in pursuit of a more interesting life. Right behind this man, another one follows this trailblazing path, ignorant of his place in existence, in pursuit of a purpose in life.

Note: No set schedule, as of yet. <<less

For Nishiki Sugai, life consists of working late at the office and not much else. He's tired, bored, lonely, and tons of other unfortunate terms could be used to describe him. However, one day something seems to change when a kitsune named Tenha graces his path. It almost seemed like his life and health might change for the better. Yet what he got was probably worse... ... more>>

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Would you take another chance at life if given the opportunity? Would you still do it if the one offering gave off a sinister presence? ... more>>

This is a story about someone who did just that and immediately regretted the decision.

Upon awaking in his, now her, new body, our MC found themselves a slave in both body and soul to an evil mage raising an army using foul magics to raise an army of near immortal golems. With no other choice, our MC trains as an assassin and is resigned to have to kill the enemies of their master. But a chance encounter during an attack gives our hero an opportunity. One that allows for her freedom. But what will she do with this freedom? With golem hunters searching for golem spies, an unfortunate appearance, and our hero's terrible social skills, and an evil mage that is less than happy at her freedom, what will she do? Where will she go in an unfamiliar world filled with other with just as much unsavory ambition as the one who summoned her? Will she seek to become human? Get stronger and help free those enslaved like her? Or hide some place far away and enjoy her second chance at life?

*Author's note* The story and the MC's appearance and race were chosen through polls in chapters 35 - 41 in my previous story, Spaceship Reincarnator. Thanks to everyone who voted! <<less

Darm Shelby might not be his real name. And he might have an edge in the post-war dump of the world. A sorcerer should have a few advantages, right? But he's resisted the urge - to answer the call, to discover his true identity - now all that is about to change. His passion for magic has driven him to take the plunge and realize his dreams. Then one little slip-up sends it all to Hades in a handcart ... He never, not even in his wildest ones, expected to meet ... It.... more>>

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Michael "Mike" Jones, a quiet junior in his high school career. Often joined by his off-and-on friend Tom, he's lived his high school life fairly conflict-free - but that's about to change when a new student, the self-proclaimed Myra, joins the class and claims Mike as her boyfriend! What's her deal, and what's she want with him?!... more>>

Abandoned - the later bits I'm not satisfied with. I may return to this someday with a rewrite. <<less

A great tyrannical empire has fallen, its dark empress defeated. But peace remains elusive. The hero that had brought down the empire has vanished not long after their victory and what is left of the free western kingdoms reel from what they lost. They are left with empty thrones and eager claimants. The once mighty empire has shattered into pieces. It is a time of change, it is a time of political chaos.... more>>

Not that Elise could care. All this eccentric wand maker cares about is her craft. In a world where everyone has magic, hers is perhaps the weakest of anyone alive. Yet despite this, she will end up dragged into the political struggles created in the aftermath of the Undying Empress's fall. Though weak in magic, she is among the best at making wands and staves. Strange and sometimes belligerent she holds many secrets. This is a story about the shape the world took when the empress fell, this is a story about the proprietor of a small magic focus shop called 'Wood and Iron'. <<less

I've somehow now got these two odd 'windows' showing views in another world, floating in front of me ― suspiciously like so many of the... more>> analysis skill based stories I'd read. Strange; what's a lonely guy to do, now that this has happened?
Except I am still here, on Earth. Oh, but the kingly looking person in one video screen seems to be watching *ME*; and the other screen seems to show the view from the king's own face, following what he looks at in his throne room. This gives me a creepy feeling ― I am definitely being scrutinized.
Which means ... what exactly? Why would someone else somewhere have some system or ability or skill to watch ... here? Only if they had plans for who or what they observe. Or, how or why could I take advantage of this? Nope, lie low for a while, try to figure it all out-
Plus too, somehow the king can 'hand off' his view to others, notably his wife the queen, or his daughter the princess. Hmm, I shall have to think of something to do, in those times- <<less

"While the pain of hiding one's weakness will eventually kill, bearing it makes one temporarily immortal."... more>>

It was a stupid quote that was obviously made by someone who'd thought contradictory equals deep. But standing balls-deep in the unforgiving bog known as showbiz, Kadar didn't have much choice but to follow it. Of course, just like the quotee himself, his life would have to come to an abrupt and unfulfilling end...

Except it hadn't. Not really.

Part of Kadar's soul now resides in another world where he is both aided and hindered by a curious Soul System that 'rewards' its user with the chance to temporarily return to their original life. But in a harsh world where power revolves around an individual's soul, can Kadar really survive with one shared between three people and the instincts he'd developed from his past?

Also published on Webnovel and Royal Road

(Cover art by me) <<less

"You do so enjoy employing hostage takeovers, Neil. It's about time you're on the receiving end don't you think?"... more>>

My father said those words to me while Bree was pinning me down on the floor. She wore nothing but her underwear and an oversized hoodie, that only covered up to her slender snow-white thighs.

I asked him what he meant exactly, but he only chuckled through the cell phone and said,

"Well, I guess from today onwards you're going to be taken hostage by an angel."

With that, the phone call, as well as my normal life, came to an abrupt end...

The story of Neil Dameson starts out as if it were any other regular day. He woke up, ate breakfast, took a limousine to school, and fired a couple of incompetent employees. It was the usual life of an everyday teenage millionaire. Then out of thin air, an angel named Bree appeared before him and gave him the powers of an angel. He then could see people's life spans and took on the mantle of being a "Death Watcher." With his newfound powers, he had to use them to save humanity from the threat of the "Overshadows." The Overshadows" were evil dark angels who lived eternally by stealing the life span of humans and threw the world into chaos. The weight of his duties only heightens when he finds out that he dies if he fails to save even a single human life. Forced into a situation, where Neil has to become the reluctant hero everyone wants him to be, and with his life at the mercy of the angels, he truly was a hostage.
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Theo Altair has a death wish.... more>>

He has tried everything he can think of to cut his life short but he can never seem to get it right, and somehow he always manages to survive. His latest attempt nearly destroys his ship, which houses a sentient A.I. named Shade who is not particularly thrilled with Theo’s antics, and the duo is forced to make an emergency landing on a nearby farming moon to make repairs.

There Theo meets Dimitri, a farmer-cum-engineer with a penchant to sing away his worries. The two form an unlikely friendship and when Theo tries to run away from his feelings, Dimitri isn’t quick to let him go so easily. He takes it upon himself to join Theo on his flight to the next star system — with some help from Shade — and Theo is forced to face his feelings head on.

But there are some things lurking in space that are more frightening than letting yourself be cared for.

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ALL SYSTEMS CRITICAL is part pastoral sci-fi, part sci-fi horror lite, part lgbt romance... and my first full novel! this was written for nanowrimo 2020, and completed/edited in the months after. new chapters will be posted weekly.

rating: pg13-ish
content warnings: suicidal ideation, brief allusions to self-harm, and violence/injury <<less

Soichiro Kumagawa's your average sleep-deprived, self-deprecating, strange-music-liking contrarian-in-denial teen. After moving back to his hometown following the death of his neglectful father, he finds himself forcefully contracted with his father's old familiar, a Yuki-Onna with the physical appearance of a child.... more>>

She then tells Soichiro of her mission to mold him into a great ghost hunter like his father.

The story follows Soichiro's encounters with the supernatural underground of his hometown as he hunts spirits to keep his familiar alive, all while experiencing the ups and downs of adolescence.

*College is destroying me, so updates whenever I can/feel like. And yes, the cover looks like that on purpose. It is art. <<less