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

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.
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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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Updates Daily
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If that's not enough, check out my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61140045

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

I'll be publishing on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I'll be back with 3-times a 3-times-a-week for Book 2. (Available on Royal Road and Scribblehub)... more>>

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1897, as the world teeters on the edge of war, Völundr, Ambassador of the Society of Nations, gathers a diverse cast of individuals with extraordinary abilities. Steve, a devoted single father, and Alice, his mischievous daughter, will join Völundr as they must confront their haunted pasts. Some of the members seek redemption and vengeance, while others yearn for a place to belong. Cursed and desperate for answers, they agree to assist Völundr in exchange for his teachings on Thaumaturgy.

Their first mission takes them to the Unseen City, under the threat of a devastating terrorist attack. Amidst the chaos, the most powerful Thaumaturgist the world has ever seen, Miss Xana, have other plans for the city. She will stop at nothing until those who wronged her face the consequences they deserve.

Prepare yourself for a thrilling alternate historical fantasy set in the late 1890s, a time of political intrigue where magic clashes with science, where kaijus roam the earth, and where awe-inspiring battles hangs in the balance. The fate of the world rests on the shoulders of this unlikely group of heroes as they battle against forces both seen and unseen.

What to expect?

- A time when technology is gradually turning from Steampunk to Dieselpunk.
- Political intrigues.
- Alternate historical drama + Fantasy.
- Multiple lead characters.
- Magic meets Science.
- Shonen anime-style fights.
- Kaijus and destruction.
- Lots of waifus and husbandos 
- It may contain some mild Fantasy Violence, but nothing too graphic. (Check out my Patreon for an Uncensored version)
- Inspiration ranges from: the Fate series, to Full Metal Alchemist, to Harry Potter, from Isekai anime to the Mistborn saga, and Kaiju cinema to George R. R. Martin shenanigans. <<less

In the not too distant future, an encounter with some other inhabitants of the universe catapults the human race in to a more technologically advanced and expanding state in a short space of time. Although that doesn't mean that humans have evolved mentally for the better. ... more>>

Join the crew of the Osiris. A team of misfit mercenaries who do whatever they can to survive on a podunk, backward planet in a bizarre galaxy where money, status and connections mean everything. Where a new crew member who only ever wanted to be a chef finds that A.I's are our friends, cybernetic enhancements are not always a good idea and shoes can most certainly be effective weapons. Read on as the Osiris crew become embroiled in seedy corporate business and a ruthless terrorist plot. <<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

She woke up without memories, in the middle of a luscious forest. All she knew that she was the wind, unrestrained and free.... more>>

She would go on to wander across the lands, meeting many people, experiencing many cultures and making many memories. <<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

When the walls of Centrum are breached across all the regions it's up to the Elite Squad to save the nation from being overrun with demons. But they can't do it alone.
They'll have to team up with the highly decorated, pretentious warriors of the other founding families. Together they must train select warriors to defend against the nationwide threat. But with civilian unrest from the attacks, Centrum questions if the warrior-born strength is enough and reinstates Targe’s experimental serum.
The squad will face attacks from more than just the demon horde. And find themselves at a crossroads between duty to Centrum or duty to each other. Rain finally learns the source of his power... more>> which makes him question whether being a warrior-born is an honor or a curse.

Join Rain and the Elite Squad in the exciting follow up to Out of the Mist.

***Updates will happen on Wednesday mornings (US Central) ***

You can read up to 10 weeks ahead on my Patreon too.

This is a continuation of Out of the Mist: Book 1.
I recommend you read Book 1 before starting this story for a
better understanding of the world and the character's. <<less

A Tale of the Jade Road.
Updates Fridays AEST.
[Cross-posting to Wattpad and Royal Road.]
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What to expect:
- Comedic elements but an overall... more>> serious storyline
- Subversions of wuxia/xianxia tropes
- Strong but not OP characters
- Demons! Martial arts battles! Cultivation sects!
- A bittersweet ending
- Romance (danmei/BL and baihe/GL)
- Major transgender character
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"It's The Jade Exorcist!"
"He's really come to save us!"
Who is the Jade Exorcist now?
Sek Gon really has no idea what everyone is talking about. He's just going for a stroll through the countryside and everyone is grabbing his sleeves and babbling about him being some Jade Exorcist who will save them all from the demons terrorising Sek'syun Country.
As if this isn't annoying enough, he picks up two stray dogs - a creepy woman who tries to kill him any opportunity she can get, and an overly enthusiastic young man who wants to be a white knight.
Can't I get some peace around here???
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The Tales of the Jade Road are a collection of stories set in the same universe, a historical East Asian-inspired fantasy world where the East and the West are linked by a long trading route, the Jade Road. Other Tales include: At the Water's Edge, Eitsu's Nine Lives (Wattpad and Scribblehub only) and Ginseng and Yew. <<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

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

In a world where mysterious rifts threaten the fabric of reality, one young man's life is forever changed when he discovers he is a rare... more>> and powerful cultivator. Jason Miller, once an ordinary citizen of River City, is thrust into a world of danger, secrets, and untold potential after a painful transformation awakens abilities he never knew he possessed.
With the glowing tattoo on his arm and a strange, pulsating energy in his chest, Jason must navigate the complex world of strikers and cultivators. As he unravels the mysteries of his new identity, Jason soon realizes that his journey is only just beginning.
Faced with the responsibility of his newfound powers and the looming threat of the rifts, Jason must learn to harness his cultivator abilities and forge alliances with other strikers if he hopes to protect the city he calls home. But in a world where cultivators are both revered and feared, trust is a scarce commodity, and the path to mastery is fraught with peril. <<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

Another soul, killed too young, is consigned to reincarnation on a world that doesn't count. But this one is too trope-aware to take the deal and become the chosen one in the upcoming battle against the Demon Lord. No, thanks. I am not your protagonist. I can make my own story, without the help of the gods, and without the help of your system. And, if I can remember how, I'll write my life better than that lame old script the gods keep pushing!... more>>

Follow the tale of Ravenna the alflin, as she definitely doesn't save the world just because it's the destiny of all less-than-mature souls. <<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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Current updated schedule - as-of - 26-June-2023
Mon - Wed - Friday. (01-Chapter)
Average chapter length - 1700+ Words. <<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

Everyone needs someone for the dirty work... more>>

What to do when a planet is tired of beings living over it? When gods are disappointed with their creations and want to start over. Or an outer god finds a new planet to feed on but can't get through the barrier of the planet?
They need us, we'll do everything, even the dirty work. Obviously for a very small price.

In addition, when you let our new acquisition Samuel take care of your problem, we'll add a small discount. It doesn't matter that he's not working yet, no doubt he'll agree with our working conditions. He won't even know what hit him and be up and running.

So you in? Ten percent discount will wait for no one. <<less

A jaded barista, strapped for cash, gets more than what she bargained for when she lands a beta-testing gig for a virtual reality game.... more>>

Unaware of the trouble brewing in its shady underbelly, she welcomes the blurred lines between real and fake as she gets lost in the bright world of opportunity that they call “her life but better.”

But, when curiosity kills the cat, she finds herself caught in the weeds of the game’s hidden agenda.

Going up against the powers that be, Ista Barry is determined to find her way out of the Byte with her conscience intact. Even if that means she has to recalibrate her moral compass a few times along the way. <<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

Izuku, recently graduated from UA, gets flung into a Galaxy Far Far Away by an Unknown Quirk. The fact that he landed next to a... more>> half-naked girl with blue boobs just makes his day weirder. Aayla is confused, her memories a mess after being dosed by her uncle with glitteryll and sold as a slave. Then a portal opened up in midair, and a green-haired human crashed into her new owner... <<less

In a world of monsters and magic, Derrick finds himself thrust into an illogical realm after a mysterious train ride. Desperate to return home to... more>> his family, he forms an unlikely bond with a dying wraith, binding their fates together. Together, they navigate the treacherous underground of the city, uncovering secrets of Derrick's transmigration and a path back home. But as chaos threatens to consume them, Derrick must confront his own destiny and navigate a world where the line between reality and fantasy blurs. Will he survive the madness and find his way back to his loved ones, or become a pawn in the whims of fate? <<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

Seventeen-year-old Haruki Hoshino is a mixed martial artist who gets a bad reputation in high school because everyone thinks he is a delinquent. But his... more>> school life is over when he, along with his classmates, gets transported into another world as powerful heroes. But things take a turn for the worse. While Haruki gets summoned to the side of humans, elves, dwarves, and fauna-folks, his classmates get summoned to the side of demons and goblins. As the demons and goblins use Haruki's classmates to conquer the world, Haruki must save everyone as the Solaris Hero. <<less

What would you do if you could travel after horror films?
This option would be easily rejected by others, but what if it were your... more>> only option?
Follow Henry who woke up in his favorite series but with a special golden finger. <<less