We all want to believe we are heroes of our own story - unless we want to be the villain, of course.... more>>

At the end of everything, the Final Reaper decided he hadn’t been a hero. Driven by a desire to right the wrongs he was subjected to, he killed everyone who wronged him or his people - which turned out to be everyone that wasn’t killed by someone else first. He'd won - but it was a hollow victory.

Eventually, Order’s Voice found a way out. If the only existing being would agree to give up most of his power, the Voice could reset the multiverse to an earlier time with a few minor changes. Of course, the Voice couldn't ask it that way. It could only ask if the Final Reaper was willing to start over from when Earth was first brought into Order.

It was an easy decision, and yet it wasn’t. Was he willing to go through eons of pain again to not be alone?

Yes. In a heartbeat.

Not that his heart beat anymore. Now it would. Perhaps he could even be a hero, this time.

When he landed in his old body - more or less - on Earth, the Final Reaper once again became Thomas. He was both and neither. He needed a new name for a new life.

Serenity.

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While this is technically a System Apocalypse story, it's a System Apocalypse that is designed to have a large percentage of the population survive and prosper. There are a lot of problems that come with the appearance of the Voice, and it's entirely possible to lose. Earth has some special opportunities, but also special challenges.

The first time around, Earth won the first round and lost the second. Serenity has ten years from when the Voice arrives to prevent that from happening. It will be a group effort; Serenity can't win alone - which is difficult for someone who's been alone for as long as he has.

Of course, that's only his second priority.

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A note on the nonhuman lead tag: He isn't human, and hasn't been human for a very, very long time (or maybe not long at all, depending on how you count it). He still thinks of himself as human, either way.

The content warnings are mostly to give me room to write; this fiction is not intended to be edgy, but once in a while a character will swear or someone will get seriously injured.

The cover image is a Chandra/Hubble composite image of VV 340 / Arp 302 / UGC 9618. While we're not going to space itself any time soon in the story, people from elsewhere are coming to Earth and Serenity will visit other planets. Plus, I like space imagery. <<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

A medical student died because of negligence of the authorities. Later, he is granted a second chance in life with some boons. But being an Otaku and Naruto fan, he chooses to live in the chaotic world of Naruto.
The story will follow canon for the initial part with a new plot. Major changes will reflect in the later part as our MC grows up. The story has strong AU elements and the power scaling is ramped up to explore various foreign elements in Naruto. Everything in its entirety will be a part of the Naruto series with details and speculations of my own.
This story is my original creation, and I post it on... more>> Scribble hub and Webnovel. You might find a few initial chapters on Royal Road.
Note:- The starting 40 chapters or so have poor grammar and various mistakes since I was a new writer back then and lacked experience. But I am working on editing them.

Warning:-I don't own Naruto or any related stuff except my MC and Original characters and jutsus. (Yep, there are lots and lots of original jutsus in the story.)
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Support me on patreon:- https://www.patreon.com/ForgottenLife
P.S. Cover is not mine. Credits to owner on pinterest:- https://pin.it/5m8HWOq <<less

It’s not always the Asians who get isekaied. Very rarely does an American get chosen, though the isekai lords have reasons for that.
It’s time for John to remind them of those reasons.... more>>

Releases on Tuesday and Thursday, usually around 7am PST
Discord: https://discord.gg/YvjTKMjSsP <<less

Hope Lauren has read her share of comics. She’s seen supers around her city, even been saved by some on occasion. And she always hoped that she’d be able to join them. ... more>>

With Jack, her grizzled older mentor with secrets that could shake the world, and Pantheon, a new team of heroes, Hope will have to fight against monumental odds to save Oleander City.

In a world of action, comedy, tragedy and adventure, there’s plenty for a new hero to do.

*Readers can expect a mostly adventure themed superhero journey, that will include slice of life, action, and hopefully interesting world building. Will also contain a slow burn GL plotline I'll get to eventually when I feel like it I guess. This will be a very long story with many arcs*

New chapter every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. <<less

Zaren saved the world once, and it cost him everything. A life of war and pain left him with nothing and nobody, and with the fight for the world over and done with Zaren was ready to simply disappear. To leave behind the world that held nothing more for him, taking with him a powerful weapon he knew would cause untold suffering if it fell into the wrong hands. As far as he's concerned, the world was better off without him or the blade in it.... more>>

But when a goddess seeks him out offering something impossible, he has to set aside his hatred for the divine. A deity from another realm threatens their world, and only a goddess whose domain is far too intimate for Zaren’s liking is convinced of its existence. She needs Zaren to prepare the world for a war nobody believes is coming before its too late. The only problem? Her deal involves resetting Zaren’s level back nearly to one.

Alone and with only a shadow of his former power, Zaren has to collect both levels and allies in the hopes he might stand a chance against the looming threat. But the world he’s trying to save isn’t quite the one he left behind. Something is affecting the world in ways he has to figure out before it gets him killed, and he isn't sure its only mortals behind those changes. Changes that seem to mesh oddly well with certain...benefits provided by the goddess who contracted him.

But if Zaren wants to have a chance at completing his impossible task, he’s going to have confront the scars of his past and unravel the darkness that lurks within him. A task that might have more to do with his mission than he previously thought. Luckily, those put on his path, seemingly by fate itself, seem more than willing to offer a helping hand. And, if he plays his cards right, quite a bit more.

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What to expect:
-Overall plot driven with a serious tone
-Dark themes, traumatic pasts mixed with lighter moments that will slowly head towards happier waters as Zaren fights against the world he finds himself in.
-Longer chapters, almost always over 5k words
-A competent MC with a tortured past doing his best to move forward
-Occasional other POVs from various characters, sometimes not immediately relating to the current characters (though they will always factor in eventually)
-Plenty of smut. Though it isn't the main focus of the story and doesn't start too strong, it will ramp up over time.
-LitRPG elements with less emphasis on number crunching and more on the end results so as to not bog the reader down with numbers and data
-A wide cast of characters, races, skills, classes, etc.
-A world that isn't openly smut-themed in nature, but there might be some secrets Zaren uncovers as he explores it...
-No NTR, incest, furry, or generally taboo kinks

-Current Update Schedule is Monday/Wednesday/Friday, but I will occasionally drop extra chapters if I have a lot stored up or if I feel like more than one chapter is necessary.
(Cover art courtesy of img2go AI generator) <<less

When your heritage as a dragon is the least of the secrets kept from you, danger and adventure are close at hand.... more>>

Drenar and his best friend Julia found a magical creature bestiary that revealed a startling truth: they're Awakening into their draconic forms, and their latent powers tied to it are slowly kicking in. While grappling with this revelation, a mage insurrectionist organization responsible for their changes rears its head, tries to coerce them to help them tear down the current mage government, and threatens both worlds of consequence.

Those rebels made a BIG mistake, threatening a bunch of teenage dragons who don't want their world to fall to pieces. They band together, along with others they find along the way and forge their own path to defend the world against the rising evil of the Talons and their leaders. Foes that include the deadly and enigmatic CEO Valosterla, a maniacal dragoness who sings as she slaughters her enemies.

Prepare for a journey of daring heroes fighting for what's right, while they shine a light to guide the way...Witness the rise of the Luminaires!

What to expect: A coming-of-age fantasy story of daring heroes fighting to save the world. The characters are the heart of the story, from dragons, to Kitsune, and more.

Rating warning: PG-13. There's some language, violence, and some content that might not be for everyone (trauma, grief, and others do get touched on). Heavy chapters will be noted, so there will be fair warning.

This story is currently Hosted on RoyalRoad.com--After the premiere launch on Scribblehub, there will be 3-4 chapters posted per day, until parity is reached with RoyalRoad. Afterward, posting schedules will be synced on a M-W-F Schedule. If you don't want to wait, consider following here:

https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/76641/the-legend-of-the-luminaires-coming-of-agefantasy

Patreon has been upgraded! New tiers for up to 15 Advance Chapters beyond the public release!

Note: This story is owned by Magius Swiftscale and is permitted only to be displayed on Scribblehub.com and RoyalRoad.com. If you see this story displayed elsewhere, send me a private message. <<less

What if a person gets to bring the gaming items from the game world to real world?
What if the mana potions and the health potions that are almost a currency in game world could be brought to the real world?
What if he can bring the guns and weapons?
What more can he bring?
Pokemon? Greatest weapons of all time? Star-ships?... more>>

Follow a guy who gets the cheat and pushes world into a new era

(If you are expecting a power hungry MC from the start because of his cheat and rule over everything, then this story isn't for you. And if you are thinking why he didn't take the other route, I can only say that the MC has a different view of life which will slowly change as time goes by and gains more experience. No-harem)

Join the discord server at https://discord.gg/ankAtNwyaz <<less

I accidentally glitched into a parallel world when I tried to break my speedrunning world record.... more>>

I need to find the main characters, put the band back to together and kill the final boss before he triggers the bad ending.

My name is Qwerty Uozewe and this is Mu-Ur Quincunx Any% Deathless Untied World Record on Nightmare Difficulty [Live Commentary].

—- Notes —-
# This webnovel is also published at Royal Road.
# English is my second language and these chapters have not been proofread by a native speaker.
# The setting of this story is a post-apocalyptic dark fantasy Wild West, not a traditional pseudo-medieval fantasy with wizards and goblins. Think Jules Verne meets Mad Max meets Final Fantasy VII.

*Note 2021-03-21: Someone has already tried to plagiarize this story and sell it as an ebook on Amazon with a different name. If you see other plagiarized versions, please report them. If I make an official ebook version, I'll put a link here and on Royal Road so you'll know it's genuine. <<less

Light and Dark, StarBreakers and Demons,
Battling for their survival, and their beliefs.
Follow Yuri, our young adamant Starbreaker as she fights Demons, and unravels... more>> appalling secrets, all for her quest to seek the sacred Land of Light, where miracles reside. <<less

A hero summoning circle. An inevitable death. A magical contract. ... more>>

When a dimensional portal opened and an army of monsters invaded Earth, Kalysto Luna’s life was turned upside down.

Awakening with magic, and zero mana, a violet-colored window appeared before her:

[Do you want to survive?]

But survival means so much more than she could’ve predicted. In enemy territory, Kalysto will discover what she can do as a dual-system user. And what she was meant to become.

She thought that going to another world would be safer... She was wrong.

“Don't trust anyone... not even yourself."

Release Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. (GTM-5)

Please note: English isn’t my native language, so I’m sure I have some linguistic blind spots. Any feedback is more than welcome but please go easy on me.

Extra Tags: survival, skills, levels, dungeons, classes, professions, portals, other races, adventures, weak-to-strong characters, betrayals, magic, gods. <<less

I was summoned as a hero along with 9 girls, in a world governed by women and men are treated as inferior. As I did... more>> not receive any divine power, they treated me as a loser and tried to take advantage of me. I escaped and now I must survive in a wild and dangerous world.... But thanks to a homeless man, I will be able to survive. I will study in a school of magic and become the best adventurer in the world. And I will use my power to get powerful companions. What does my power consist of? Basically, I can seduce women easily. <<less

After being kidnapped by Garlic Jr. Gohan askes his father to train him and his mother surprisingly agrees to his request. Follow Gohan as he... more>> learns what it means to fight for those he cares about and what it means to be a warrior.
This will be my take on his story throughout Dragon Ball Z about what If he started to train at a younger age, it will follow him through out the DBZ timeline and show what I believe that his protentional could be.
(This is my first attempt at writing Fanfiction so please bare with me, as I do my best to try and write something decent and that people will like.) <<less

Tetsü & kilə were odd ducks amongst the oddest ducks—Never to fit in, never to be found among the crowd that blindly followed the ways of this world...
Or the next...
14 years of crazy experiments later they, finally found a way to break out of this mundane world’s chains. In their defense babies are dumb, and for the first 3years, they had to learn to walk, eat, and poop. Not in that order! Too bad for them. The system found them and threw them into a whole new set of rules.
A million more rules..!!
Will they stay true to themselves or give excuses?
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Discord Plug-in: https://discord.gg/KwRtpjYr... more>>

Current updated schedule - as-of - 26-June-2023
Mon - Wed - Friday. (01-Chapter)
Average chapter length - 1700+ Words. <<less

Once the terrifying God of Death, Charax has retired and just wants to spend his final decades in peace as he fades away. His idyllic existence gets disrupted, however, when his ex leaves a Chosen One on his doorstep. Now with a child to raise, Charax has found his world turned upside down, and it's all he can do to find a moment's peace.... more>>

All rights reserved. This work is not authorized to be used in AI, LLM, or other similar software, programs, etc. (including but not limited to Chat GPT, Google Bard, Apple's undisclosed AI language model, and any future corporate entities producing such AI), for training datasets, prompts, inputs, or in any other capacity used in such programs. <<less

A wild night awakens something mystical in a previously unremarkable college student. He has to rapidly come to terms with his new reality, or else everything he has known could be destroyed. Follow James as he uncovers the world of magic and ascends to his rightful place as the defender of humanity.... more>>

Looking to upload one chapter a month (~10k words on the first of each month) for as long as my backlog remains somewhat sustainable. <<less

Atlas, the emperor of Ceria, invaded the once prosperous planet of Rennaya, searching for the Legendary Rennayan. A being capable of bending the will of all four elements; fire, ice, earth, and electricity.... more>>

Before the invasion, the king of Rennaya gathered the blood of over a billion of his people. Synthesizing and experimenting with it, all to recreate the legendary being. He then entrusted his young son, Osei, with the task of bringing his sibling to life, on Earth.

Osei accomplished the mission and kept the Earth safe, but was captured in the process. Twenty years passed and Osei returned to Earth, as a runaway slave. Shaking Tobi's world with his real identity and awakening the dormant powers within him. The only problem is, Earth is no longer safe... <<less

Disclaimer: This story doesn't originally belong to me but my good friend @Rodeo578 in Wattpad. I only edit the entire story.... more>>

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A young man name Rodeo, gets a mysterious package, revealing to be a Killer Queen helmet inside of it. To his curiousity, he wears it, and then gets ended up transporting to the anomalous universe of the SCPs.

Now having the power of Killer Queen on his side, what will he do? Will he be contained or will he be helping the Foundation in protecting their world from complete world annihilation?

Let's just say... it's going to be an explosive ride. (No pun intended) <<less

They say every hero needs a villain. In the world of Strarth, the Goddess of Heroes Afa certainly thinks so. Unfortunately she doesn't have either nor is she allowed to bring any to the world of Strarth. Fortunately for her all her superiors are currently asleep and won't be waking up for a couple decades. What's more another strange entity who has the ability to grant her wishes offers her a deal she just can't refuse!... more>>

The deal is simple, the strange entity brings to the world of Strarth someone who Afa can mold into a villain and then Afa can summon a few hand picked heroes from this backwards planet called earth. What's not to love?

This is where Bryson Colin Coldwater comes in. Falling from the sky on a cold rainy night an infant Bryson is found in the garden of the Coldwaters. A noble elitist group that is known to rule their land with fear. Throughout Bryson's life his family call him the chosen one, and that their family has been chosen above all others. A perfect upbringing to bring up a egotistical villain.

Unfortunately, for Afa, and fortunately for Bryson, he does not quite develop in the way she wanted him to. Over the course of Bryson's life, he will be in countless different scenarios and situations that are made to turn him into a villain that will be defeated by the heroes in the future. Bryson will unknowingly resolve these conflicts in any other outcome but the one Afa wants.

In this strange game of chess, watch as the world of Strarth's most terrible evil villain faces of against his destiny. <<less

Six months ago, the Kingdom of Alstara fell, conquered by the neighboring duchy of Loriae. Not that Zethira, a roguish half-dragon living in the underworld of Alstara's former capital, could care less. That is, until a chance encounter with Elissa, the former princess of Alstara and last scion of the royal lineage. The prospect of a princess's ransom leads Zethira on a quest across the world to reclaim Elissa's kingdom, learning the hidden reasons behind the invasion in the process. Though the world itself is at stake, one question plagues Zethira: Does it deserve salvation, or scouring?... more>>

Book 1 Complete!
Updates T/Th at 8:08 AM CDT. <<less

'Allie held a deep-seated resentment towards god. As a child, she was raised Lutheran Christian though it never settled in. She figured her mother needed... more>> something to believe in. Leslie Smith was a hopeful woman, despite her life’s transgressions. Her mother often worked two or even three jobs to keep them afloat and at times could be neglectful- all of that was crumbs compared to what the Winchesters had endured. Her mother was a tough woman, though. No wonder Bobby had taken a liking to her that night.
But when death came knocking no god attended. No one helped. Allie was left alone to pick up the pieces and through that abandoned faith, if she ever had much. What God had ever given a shit about her? Hours spent in confinement with others saying the prayer, only to be forgotten.'
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Past experiences have left Alice Smith... jaded. After her mother's death and a toxic relationship, she decided to find her father- Robert Singer, a man she'd never met due to being the product of a sloppy one-night stand. Through the connection, she meets Dean Winchester and finds herself on a journey across acceptance, love, and saving the entire god damn world.
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Note: Non-Canon chapters are titled with song names! <<less

6 months after HoloMyth's debut, the girls decided to meet up for a collab. Things get a little hectic on Amelia, Gura, and Ina's side however... When things go south, Amelia is left with no choice but to ask her biggest enemy for help. After which she goes through a rollercoaster of emotions, while uncovering many things she did not know, even about the people closest to her.... more>>

Just to avoid confusion, my story isn't exactly accurate to official lore, because I think A LOT of it make no sense, so I've changed it in a way that it does. You can check the glossary section for more info about my version of their lore!

Also, for any hardcore HP Lovecraft fans out there, The Ancient Ones here are NOT the ones from the Lovecraft verse! <<less

Long ago, humans triumphed over dragons, imprisoning them into human mortals now known as dragonoids. These dragonoids endured centuries of enslavement at the hands of humans until they were liberated by the Dragonoid Rights Law. However, this newfound freedom spurred the dragonoids to rally their forces for decades, culminating in the overthrow of the human kingdom as revenge for their centuries of subjugation.... more>>

Within the fallen kingdom of Alterra, Lysander Faradeiss stands as one of the last surviving humans. Armed with Regression Magic, he embarks on a mission to eliminate Hiraya Misteltein, the catalyst of the impending war between humans and dragonoids. Yet, destiny weaves an unexpected path when a long-forgotten magic, the Vesryn Pulse, binds their fates.

"Vesryn Pulse: Lysander of the Regression" chronicles the high-octane journey of a man thrust back in time, determined to rewrite history. As he grapples with the dire consequences of altering the past, Lysander learns that the price of salvation may be greater than he ever imagined.

*All Vesryn Pulse novels are standalone, but they are all connected and might spoil each other* <<less

A story of teenagers discovering magical secrets, gaining extraordinary powers to save the world, and building valuable bonds in the process.... more>>

Flow and Natasha are two troubled teens who can't seem to find their place in the world. After being attacked by a supernatural creature, they find themselves among the ranks of the Enchanters, heroes wielding magical charms to help others. In their quest to protect the city they must face the villainous warlocks, and their enigmatic leader, the Sorcerer.

This is an original series, heavily inspired by Miraculous Ladybug, Toby Fox’s videogames, Warehouse 13, Neverwhere, and many other media.
The main focus of the story is teenagers becoming heroes and fighting magical threats in a fictional city, but heavy topics and real-life issues are also addressed, like trauma, abuse, bullying, social injustice, anxiety and other mental health issues, and death.
Fantasy elements may border on horror and the fight scenes might be upsetting in some cases.
The author and most of the cast are LGBTQ+. Bigots and “I’m not a bigot, but…” people aren’t welcome here.
English is not my first language, but I welcome any constructive criticism.
I hope we’ll have a fun adventure together. <<less

/// BOOK I of the **Starshrouds and Nervesbane** series \\\... more>>

Chloe was never one to stand out in a crowd. She found comfort in being overlooked. Before starting her senior year of high school, she moves to California, hoping for a new, fresh start. But soon, everything changes for the better – and the worse. After accidentally transporting herself to another planet, finding her appearance significantly altered, she's tasked with a staggering feat. The dream-like fantasy world slowly shifts into a nightmare. Chloe gets pushed into the spotlight in more ways than one. Drawn into the complex web of centuries-old puzzles, ulterior agendas, and one enigmatic prophecy, she discovers that her arrival on this distant planet was no mere accident. In fact, the very fate of Emiarhia rests on the shoulders of her and her two new companions. This world is facing the brink of impending catastrophe and total subversion. Along with two other saviours, Chloe must ultimately decide whether she is willing to risk everything for a universe she never knew existed – all while navigating high school hierarchies, relationships, and classes.

**Starshrouds and Nervesbane** is a spellbinding trilogy that immerses readers in a tale about self-discovery, resilience, and the extraordinary odyssey of a plain girl who was never meant to remain in the background after all. <<less