Wanting to help him escape the dreary life of the future, as well as a bad break up, Terry's twin sister drags him into the... more>> latest VRmmo. The intention was to distract, but when Terry agreed, he could never have known the adventure of self discovery he'd be dragged into. <<less

Thinking about all the female Demon Lords in her memory, Alex thought to herself.... more>>

Should a Demon Lord be a tiny loli?

No!

Shoud a Demon Lord be the servant to some guy?

No!

Should a Demon Lord simply be waifu material?

No!

A Demon Lord is supposed to inspire fear and awe, not just pander to otaku!

Thus, having died and forcibly summoned to another world, Alex decided that she would become the ideal version of a demon lord that she envisioned in her mind. <<less

Trapped in a world not my own. Facing a destiny never meant to pass. Dealing with a hero doomed to defeat. Which will end first, this world or my life?... more>>

The Transmigator, a being deployed from beyond the boundaries of this reality, must undo the will of Fate itself, to save both himself and the world.

There will be no fluffiness. No OP cheat abilities. No waifus. Just one man. And The Voice of a god. <<less

Reincarnating into a game-like version of a medieval magical world was fine and all. A good blend of two enjoyable tropes. Lock wished he'd been born with a bunch of cheats sometimes, sure, but he could settle with being functionally immortal by abusing the system as well. ... more>>

All rights to the art belong to Stefan Koidl, you can find his works <<less

Something malevolent has awoken in Northeast Ohio. Former acquaintances, neighbors, loved ones—all at random—transform into flesh-craving monsters hell bent on devouring the living. Corpses are rising from their places of unrest. Nocturnal animal-man hybrids hunt in packs. The dead are awakening from within the living… ... more>>

By morning, the sun weeps over streets splattered blood-red as an unsettling silence soon follows, lulling the broken remains of society into believing the blood bath is over.

As a second wave approaches, a handful of survivors from all walks of life must put aside their differences and band together to escape the pending slaughter while storm clouds begin to gather from within their fragile community. Some who were once respectable in the eyes of society will devolve into madness while the despicable rise to the occasion in a world no longer respecting of persons.

It is their world now. The dead are hungry and do not discriminate.

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New episodes posted Monday through Friday. <<less

No one ever knows the whole story... more>>

Nestled deep in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, something is emerging. Kept in absolute secrecy, it seeps into a fading town, quietly shared from person to person. For Alden Bensen, a directionless high school graduate, this discovery could mean an escape from his empty existence. To Rachel DuValle, perpetually underestimated and dismissed by the world, magic represents a chance to become something much greater than herself.

In the face of an unsuspecting world, their decisions shape the growth of a budding society discovering untold power. This potent force offers anyone the power to change humanity forever—or send it cascading into swift and total annihilation.

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The Last Science is an ongoing science-fiction / contemporary fantasy web novel series created by Etzoli. New chapters will be posted on Fridays—plus bonus chapters on Mondays—for as long as it takes to tell the whole story. Each chapter is pretty long (average ~8000 words), so find somewhere comfy to read. This is a series for readers who really like to dive into the content.

This story will also be published weekly at my website (https://etzo.li). There will be no differences in content, but slight differences in formatting. Feel free to read at whichever site or app you prefer. If you’re enjoying the story, consider dropping me a vote over on Top Web Fiction, or come say hi on Discord. Thanks!

Schedule: New chapters every Friday, with occasional bonus chapters on Monday.

https://patreon.com/etzoli
— Read ahead, get an exclusive writing blog, and other shiny goodies!
https://discord.gg/5NYk6za
— Come chat or get update notifications! <<less

My name is John, and I used to be a tester of the VR-RPG fantasy game. One day I got fired because robots and AIs had replaced even my job. So I went to the pub and got wasted.... more>>

When I had my tenth drink, my hallucination materialized as a young punk; told me I live in a simulation and sent me twenty years back.

Did he say simulation, or it was just past? Whatever. The goal? Get money and fix the future, maybe. How can a normal tester get rich, you ask? By exploiting THE game! But why the hell is my character locked as a girl priest? Will I change in the reality too?

My name is Charlie, and I am The Exploiter.
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Schedule:
This week: 2 chapters (20-21) tu-?? (sorry I am sick, no idea when the chap will be :( ) (17:00 UTC)
Next week: 3 chapters per week tu-th-sa ... Sometimes maybe a bonus chapter, but I need to catch breath :) <<less

The Secret Orders of the world were finally making their move. A young man, drowned in his Sins and Regrets, was now the head of one the major Secret Orders.
This story is about him, the women who surround him, their Sins of Love, and the world itself.... more>>

Author's Note: No set schedule for June, July, and August. At least a chapter will be published each week. There may be more chapters depending on the support shown by the readers. <<less

Once, there was a boy filled with love for his family and his people. Alas, all of it was taken away from him on a... more>> certain day. Deprived of his blissful life, he was left powerless and brimming with inextinguishable flames of revenge. Hate and conviction being his only salvation, the boy treaded a path no one had ever before, just for the sake of grasping onto every bit of strength possible. The boy has now turned into a man, his overwhelming rage transforming into mind-boggling determination that threatens to consume everything in its wake. What will happen when such a being, who will stop at nothing, unleashes his fury onto the war-torn world?
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Disclaimer: I do not own the cover. <<less

"In a not so distant future, five teenagers are selected for an advanced antiterrorist unit, having to balance their personal lives with their new responsibilities to avoid world chaos."... more>>

2035. A world on the verge of a new world war due to lack of resources has found a way to generate clean, self-sustaining energy. Nuclear plants all over it have been reused on the basis of this miraculous discovery conducted by the global conglomerate Cytek.

This company has recently expanded its horizons and developed mass consumption products such as cybernetic limb prostheses, their latest success. However, media from all over the world claim it has secretly developed vehicles, weapons, and many other military-grade prototypes.

From terrorist groups to entire nations, everyone seeks to seize these new technologies. In an effort to curb the recent worldwide raid of violence and terror, the United Nations has endorsed the questioned “Sentinels” initiative, a global military force funded by the world’s most powerful nations.

Nobody doubts this project has been carried out only by the enormous pressure exerted by international financial capital. What no one suspects, what no one even imagines, is the dark origin behind these new technologies, capable of completely changing the course of humanity...

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Discord Server: https://discord.gg/qZDtHbW

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PS: The design of the cover is mine, but the main illustration is a montage between two images that aren't.

PS2: Since English is not my native language, any kind of constructive criticism around this aspect of my prose will be welcomed. <<less

My story begins when my dead grandfather shows up at my front door. He introduces me to a crazy hidden world, insane rituals, and gods... more>> of madness. Our blood contains the ancient ancestry of one of these gods, and it has ordained that I be sent to another version of Earth to be the first to spread its influence there. The dark knowledge I receive in return is as awesome as it is taboo. But unfortunately, the people of this world don't take as kindly to me as I would have hoped. <<less

Marcus is a bored young senior stuck in a slowly emptying countryside, with parents quick to blame him for all of his life's woes, and two friends, Jules and Sam. A chance meeting with a new punk student at school, Lucie, eventually leads them four to stumble upon their science teacher's secret lab, including a portal to other universes. After an accident, him and Sam find their bodies transformed, and all four friends have to put their heads together to find the best way to accommodate for their changes while keeping the lab a secret.... more>>

(Updates will be very slow.) <<less

The stars were home. Decades ago, Elcy was a battleship, until her recklessness brought her out of the front lines and to forced retirement in a human body. Now she lives a quiet life on a rural backwater planet, keeping the promise made to her last captain, until one day a letter takes her to the stars once more.... more>>

Cover by ssddx
Edited by Aziraphael and Floydien <<less

A story of an Order of Justice and Hope in the world where strength rules all.... more>>

In the world where gods have maturities of kindergarten. Where nations rule by political backstabbing and power supremacy. In a multiverse where power is the symbol of fear.

In that world, the Queen of Good played her reverse card.

That day marks the resurrection of an old fashion ideal. It is the gathering of naive fools who believe the Right makes Might. But these, like many fools before them, will change the world.

"Only the weak succumb to brutality."
Superman, Kingdom Come <<less

After a lifetime of misery, his life came to an end and the boy was reborn as a genderless slime in a magical steampunk fantasy... more>> world called Theia. On Earth, he was called a psychopath and a freak. And now, he was a true monster and was hunted by humans. Even the so-called ‘god’ of this world wanted him dead. It was a good thing he was already a bit psychotic or else this situation would’ve driven him mad. <<less

How would you react if you found yourself unable to sleep? Not just for one day, or two days, or even three days, but a more permanent time span, like the rest of your life?... more>>

That’s exactly the predicament Dario finds himself in and he’s thoroughly vexed by it. After all, what sort of sane person would want to miss out on sleep? A madman, that's who. It’s especially worrying considering how he lives in a world filled with fantastical monsters, deadly beasts, and 'Superiors' supposedly protecting the interests of humanity. Sleep is quite the necessity under those circumstances.

Life is tough for an ostracized kid, but Dario quickly realizes that his wakeful nights are more blessing than curse, as there seems to be quite a few advantages in not having to sleep...

Join Dario as he climbs the ranks of superhumans, uncovers hidden truths, travels the world, and discovers abilities he never before thought possible.
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This is a tale of superpowered/superhero-like individuals set in a dangerous fantasy world with hints of GameLit elements.

Features MC with abilities deemed unique to the world and can disregard the need for sleep at no cost to himself.

No Harems.

Current Release Schedule: 3-5 chapters per week.

First few chapters are fairly short, but the rest will average around 2.5k words.

This story is also available at royalroad.com <<less

Bare walls, steel bars and not a lot else. If she had to read ONE more strategy book she was going to puke. After ten boring years, something had to give and it sure as hell wasn't going to be her. ... more>>

Kidnapped and turned into an experimental soldier from a young age, Leliana's finally managed to get herself clear of all the stuffy laboratory equipment and is making up for a lost childhood. Unfortunately for her, the lead scientist who'd spent so many years beating her into shape isn't quite ready to call it a loss, and has unleashed an accidental catastrophe into the world to get her back. <<less

Gevanni, an odd high schooler who is lifeless and talks contradictory. This is in fact is just a facade. He just wanted to beat the most trending augmented virtual reality game, Herscheim. However, when he met a seemingly real female demon, he was transported into another world.... more>>

He can’t use any magic nor learn any except he has high amount of mana and locked grimoire. For some reason, he was awfully distrusted by the many because he looks like their most hated God. With his wits and adaptability, he’ll clear all of the misunderstandings and learn his powers more—as a half demon. The war against the other six cursed grimoire users begins.

Small Note: This is my first novel ever written (as pastime) and English is my second language so please bear with me (⁄ ⁄>⁄ ▽ ⁄<⁄ ⁄) <<less

"Another great day!" Kristoffer stretches under the rising sun and breathes in the breeze of the sea in front of him.... more>>

But at his back is a town where shadows unveil screams of horror that turn into creepy mumbles, a street that feels like all the vendors know each other more than they let on, a syndicate that's feared even by the King, and the syndicate's boss brilliantly and reluctantly acting as Peacekeeper and secret Mayor.

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Follow Kristoffer as he interacts with his neighbors and rediscover that the inhabitants of the port town of Arkbay are more than meets the eye.

https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/28187/my-towns-been-infiltrated-by-monsters <<less

In front of the esteemed class stood the boy named Akyo, bearing a wide smile. ... more>>

He was waiting patiently for his classmates to settle down before his teacher silenced them all.

With a deep breath, Akyo spoke. "If there was a phrase that I could relate to on all levels it would be, 'When Life gives You Lemons. Make Lemonade.' To tell the truth, I never understood what the quote meant until I saw the world for what it truly was. A sour and bitter world filled with so much misfortune that you'd think God himself was toying with you, but..." Akyo collected his thoughts before speaking again. "I've realized a truth among truths that, in the end, the only thing you can do is make lemonade. It doesn't matter how many lemons the world gives you, as long as you continue squeezing them. You'll find a way to accept those misfortunes." 

" That quote is all nice and all, but eventually you'll have to give in and throw those lemons away, right? I mean, compared to the rest of us, you're a bad luck magnet, akyo." 

Most people in the class laughed at what their classmate said because it was undeniably true. However, even while being ridiculed, the boy named akyo still kept his wide smile.

"I guess you're right," Akyo said. "But..."

His face grew darker and a grey, static-like aura emitted from him. The whole class grew silent as the surrounding air seemed to turn cold.

He looked back at his class with lifeless eyes and twisted canines and spoke the words, "I really would like to throw those lemons away. I DESPISE THEM! I HATE THEM!" His raging words echoed throughout the silent classroom, though shortly after, his normal barren grin returned as he glanced at his shaking hands. "I really do hate them, yet the only way for me to be sane is to keep squeezing them."

As if on cue, the bell rang yet nobody dared moved from their seats.

"Well, teach! I hope I get an A on this project, because I really need it!" The boy clapped his hands together with a pleading expression before leaving the classroom.

It had been a minute since the bell rung and yet nobody moved including the teacher. They had all expressed emptiness and unfulfilled lives on their faces, including the teacher. A feeling they knew too well but could never get used to. A motility that was bad nor good and it all originated from the boy called Akyo. After all, he had two famous nicknames in his school.

Good Loser Akyo and...

Akyo, The King of Negativity. <<less

What do you do when you're a shapeshifting superhero who's bonded to an alien symbiote, married to an astrophysicist with a magic-construct-summoning best friend?... more>>

You COULD fight crime. But maybe you can make the world a better, weirder place using your powers for more humanitarian things. I'm sure nothing will go wrong. <<less

A war is raging above your head, a war you know nothing about. The combatants have not only been fighting this war for your entire life, they have been fighting it since long before Human history began. While you live your life in peace, the thousands of intelligent species across our galaxy are split between two warring camps, and our home planet sits right on the front lines between them.... more>>

Do you know people who have disappeared, or miss school or work often? They might be some of Earth's secret defenders, the Humans who know about the war because they live in it. They must fight in it as part of the Alliance, in a never-ending defense against the Enemy's relentless oppression. Entire families have fought in this war for generations, beginning their service at an age when you are still going to school. Sometimes while continuing to attend school as your classmates.

These are the stories of the young people who are caught up in this war, about the difficulties they must face and the friendships that allow them to fight on, as they serve in the uniform of the Earth System Defense Force. <<less

The Seven Rings, a secret society that has strings around the world.... more>>

One can live an entire life without even feel or know their existence. For those who know them, if someone has a fate connected with, it's easier just accept the Rings's will, cause those that gone against had failed since ancient times.

Vincent Morris has been living with his sister and his uncle a common and comfortable life.

With a sudden turn of events, he ends discovering that society, so what kind of fate is waiting for him?

Note: You know the drill, feel free to point out errors or inconsistencies. Or just leave a comment. Everything is appreciated since English is not my native language. <<less

In a world progressing towards destruction, Takumi Hachi simply wants to become the best Basketball player of his era. However, being the Rikuto next in line to become the head of the Hachi means he can’t avoid dealing with Shikis, Strays, and other monstrosities terrorizing his homeland. He’ll have to find a balance between his role as the enigma “Alessandro“ by night and pursuing his basketball desire by day. Not to mention a planned marriage to a troubled girl with rare, highly sought-after blood. No one ever said it would be easy, but nothing ever is in the ordinary life of a Setsu vampire.... more>>

The sudden arrival of an unexpected fiance has disrupted Takumi’s plans to ace Hirazawa’s Spring Basketball Ceremony. Coupled with that, an old friend has called him up for a peculiar favor: Investigate “The Night Stalk” in Odai-wai prefecture. His school year hasn’t even officially begun and he already finds himself back in the supernatural world he so detests … much deeper into it than he would’ve expected.

Hard copy of the Light Novel with actual art inside, can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Takumi-Ordinary-Setsu-Vampire-Vol-1/dp/1729520707/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=takumi+ordinary+life&qid=1582372031&sr=8-1 <<less

[ON HIATUS] After many years of research, an old, secluded magician finally manages to establish a link between his dimension and another one; through that, he summons the soul of an inhabitant of that other, mysterious dimension into his world, seeking to discover its secrets and use them to further improve his magic. Little does he know, however, that he has just brought a calamity upon his world.... more>>

Now, in another world, Thomas, a slightly insane young man occupying a body that doesn’t quite obey him, seeks to accomplish what he could never do in his old world: utterly and completely subjugate everything in existence. <<less