For Heather Morell, nightmares and hallucinations lurk around every corner, relics of schizophrenia and childhood bereavement.... more>>

Until she meets Raine and Evelyn, that is — self-proclaimed bodyguard and bad-tempered magician — and learns she’s not insane at all. The spirits and monsters she sees are all too real, the god-thing in her nightmares is teaching her how to surpass human limits, and her twin sister who supposedly never existed could still be alive, somewhere Outside, beyond the walls of reality.

Heather plunges into a world of eldritch magic and fanatic cultists, trying to stay alive, stay sane, and deal with her own blossoming attraction to dangerous women. But being ‘In The Know’ isn’t all terror and danger. Sometimes the monsters wear nice dresses and stick around for afternoon tea. Sometimes you find you have more in common with them than you think. Perhaps this is Heather’s chance to be something more than the defeated husk she’d grown up as, to find real friendship and meaning among things like herself - and perhaps, out there on the rim of the possible, to bring her twin sister back from the dead.

Katalepsis is an Ancient Greek word which means ‘comprehension’, or perhaps more accurately, ‘insight’.

Katalepsis is a serial web novel about cosmic horror and human fragility, urban fantasy and lesbian romance, set in a sleepy English university town.

New chapters are currently posted once a week, on Saturdays.

The first four arcs (Volume I) are also now available as an ebook and audiobook. If you've just finished one of those and you're here to pick up where the story left off, you'll want the start of arc 5: https://www.scribblehub.com/read/74472-katalepsis/chapter/80127/

Cover art by Noctilia: https://noctilia.artstation.com/

This is a Scribblehub mirror of Katalepsis' own website, located here: https://katalepsis.net/ Chapters will be posted at the same time here as on the main site, every week. <<less

Joyful and fun! Like a comforting blanket that infuses you with a cheerful warmth, this is a heartwarming tale about farming, crafting, and magic.... more>>

Violet, an orphan from Earth, was just about to apply to a college when she got distracted by her favorite video game, Adventure Incarnate. When she logged into the MMORPG, she was transported into the world of the game.

Thankfully, Adventure Incarnate was a fun farming/adventure RPG, and she has an awesome cheat - her inventory is full of raw materials that she can use to level up and craft legendary items.

Join her in her lighthearted quest to become the greatest farmer of all time! <<less

James Brooks is an average high schooler in New Atlantis, a city teeming with superhumans. Despite his dad being an ex-hero and his sister Ren a genius scientist, James often feels overlooked, seeking refuge as a top battle mage in "Endless Fantasy II," an online game.... more>>

His life takes an unexpected turn when he walks away unharmed from a superhuman fight. James discovers he can morph into his game character, but with a catch: his avatar is a female demoness.

The setting is an alternate 2013 shaped by a Cold War experiment gone wrong, granting a fraction of people superpowers. However, this story isn't about superheroes; it's a blend of Mystical and Urban Fantasy, focusing on magical and mysterious elements that stay hidden from most of the world.

Anyways, as I'm not a native English speaker and this will be an experiment on my part, I will rely on AI as an editor & proofreader. If this doesn't bother you, then feel free to stay. Also, keep in mind this is my first attempt at writing something, so the way I write might change as I experiment with different styles.

If you want to give some feedback, ask for spoilers or just talk about some stuff, feel free to join the discord:
https://discord.gg/DKMDbtZYus <<less

After sleeping longer than usual, Zoe Carter would find herself constantly changing, a transformation that was difficult to explain scientifically. The continuously evolving body, incredible abilities, and secrets... the things she pursued In the past were now just floating clouds. Everything, including money and career, had lost its meaning. Richest person alive? World-renown individual? Becoming the symbol of faith? The existence of myths in fantasy did not seem far away.... more>>

Volume 1: Zoe Carter [Finished] CH1 - CH70
Volume 2:

Expect
1. Revision of chapters, for quality improvements
2. Weekly Updates
3. No NSFW themes and apparent sexism
4. Nuanced characters
5. Grounded on reality; modern day Earth (alternate)
6. Sub: Science, Technology, Military, Governments And Political Machinations

You can join my discord to get timely updates: https://discord.gg/A3gew2gu9C <<less

[Volume 1] Rosalie Edgeworth: the queen bee of Lassen Academy and Janet Fleming’s two-faced nemesis. Why does the school seem to revolve around Rosalie? How can Prince Blaise not see her for the bitch she really is? And why won’t the Prince even listen to Janet’s side of it? In the aftermath of Rosalie’s latest schemes, Janet finds the answer in unexpected allies: ghost-clones of herself, a weird little-sister shop owner, a bespectacled folklore otaku, a sluggard knight, three ghost-obsessed girls, and two former saintess candidates, among others. Meeting these people leads Janet to the truth about Rosalie’s identity and a dangerous conspiracy surrounding her.... more>>

[Volume 2] Not only has a fake been impersonating Rosalie Edgeworth and controlling the Prince and Classroom 1-3C with rumors, sex, and spells: she plans to further ruin Janet’s reputation during the title confirmation with the Prince’s help. To foil their plans, Janet and her allies keep a low profile at school and drum up a ruckus of derring-do that overtakes her bad reputation but at an even steeper price. Now at an impasse, Janet reaches out to her marquess father, her duke cousin, and even the Queen for help. After considering Janet’s account of that night, the Queen knows a way for Janet to use her weakness to her advantage, but will Janet go through with it? <<less

This is a world where Awakened beings and Mutated Beasts coexist.
Zhang Ping was fortunate enough to become one of the Awakened, but his abilities... more>> were classified as useless.
Unwilling to live an ordinary life, he boldly swallowed a Contract Gem that most people avoid like the plague, and made a contract with himself.
From that moment on, the entire world opened up to him.
Ever-changing superpowers, endless Mutant Beasts... <<less

Kaz is a kobold, just trying to survive, grow, and protect his tribe. But his efforts are about to become complicated, as dragons are nesting in a cave nearby, and humans are seeking an ancient, deadly secret in his mountain. Join Kaz as he finds out what magic and cultivation are, gets up close and personal with a dragon of his own, and delves deep into the mountain to find secrets... and a freedom he never dared to hope for.... more>>

**The Broken Knife is slow burn and will end up with at least two hundred chapters. It has a weak to strong MC, and I hope you enjoy reading about Kaz's growth as much as I enjoy writing it!**

**NOTE: There are brief depictions of slavery in an escape arc from chapters 90-119. It is neither exploitative nor glorified, but you may want to skim or skip this section if you are uncomfortable with even references to this topic.**

Note: I'll try to release five chapters a week, Monday-Friday. If you can't wait, my Patreon is ten to thirty chapters ahead at any given time (depending on tier). I try to write five chapters a week, 2-3k words per chapter. <<less

Book 3 in the Nath’aniel Series
With the Lost Nazi Legion defeated, peaceful contact established to much of the tribes of the Savage Lands and... more>> SHIELD cautiously acknowledging the sovereignty of Nath’aniel and the Magi, what is next for him and his friends the Brotherhood of Mutants? Will they be left alone? Or will splinter groups and hidden threats rear their heads to lash out at them from odd angles? What is next for a Mage and his Servants?
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This story is the continuation for ‘A Mage in the Savage Lands’, but it is also highly suggested if you haven’t read ‘A Knight and the Raven’ then you may want to do that first as there are several new faces in the Brotherhood added in that side story. This book is about as long as the second novel, but unfortunately it is not complete at time of posting (work and life distracting me).
As such I will be slower in posting for a bit till the first draft is complete, namely only 2 chapters a week, instead of 3, but once the first draft is finished (hopefully only a couple of weeks), I will return to a 3 chapters a week release. I want reliable posting, rather than rushed and sloppy.
Sexual Content is ticked, because in this novel unlike the last one there are a couple of explicit scenes. They are not full chapters but the shorter Interludes and are marked with a (NSFW) in their chapter title. Gore is ticked, because again, these are generally super humans fighting and killing regular people, so it can be a bit messy. Strong Language is ticked, because some of these characters just have a potty mouth and swear.
Each chapter will be between 2500 and 3000 words, while interludes will be shorter (around 1500-1800 words). [Note I do not include the chapter line nor the following two lines (the header) in my personal word count, so it may be about 15-20 words longer]
Updates will be on Sat (or Sun).
Cover art is a commission. The artist requested that i did not post his name. <<less

Reincarnated a thousand years in the past, what is a guy to do but go on the greatest adventure the world has never seen? There is so much to see, and so much to do. He won't be satisfied until he's experienced it all.... more>>

Set in Highschool DxD but Crossed with Jujutsu Kaisen with some other minor crossovers planned. The fic is going to be about the journey of a man who wants to see the world and everything interesting it holds.

I have a Discord! Discord.gg/Pj3Dttwses
I also have a Patreon! Patreon.com/user?u=41732867
I post on Webnovel.com, Scribblehub.com, Fanfiction.net and now ArchiveOfOurOwn too. If you see my fic posted anywhere, I don't really care. Feel free to steal any of my ideas. Though, it would make me happy to be told about it so I can see for myself :) <<less

Sometimes the best path forward is the one you carve yourself—no matter who gets cut along the way.... more>>

Nine years after transmigrating into a child's body in the endless sprawl of the Big City, Lin Yue has carved out a meager existence through wit, knife work, and a warped moral compass.

Living in the Tiger Gang's squalid den, she survives by meeting daily quotas through pickpocketing, while dreaming of a way beyond the city's endless maze of poverty and desperation. When she's assigned to help a seven year old Xue acclimate as the gang's newest mark collector, it's just another bother.

A chance encounter with a demonic cultivator upends her carefully balanced life and Lin Yue finds herself thrust into the dangerous world of cultivation politics.

Strange powers and even stranger opportunities present themselves, forcing her to choose between conventional paths of power and something altogether more dangerous. But in a realm where "righteous" cultivators prove just as corrupt as their demonic counterparts, perhaps her sharp tongue and sharper wit are exactly what's needed.

With a mysterious new master, dwindling funds, and Xue's fate becoming inexorably tied to her own, Lin Yue must navigate a world of demon sects, soul theft cultivation, and ancient powers.

Her unorthodox approach to cultivation might just be her greatest asset—or the thing that gets them all devoured.

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Same story universe as Rebirth as a Wind Cultivator, this story is a bit darker. Common question is if the MCs will meet? And I just say it's possible. They are in different realms and have different stories, but in cultivation, all are seeking immortality and the path to that always leads to the heavenly realms. <<less

It's not every day you leave home for the first and last time, crossing Mars by steam train. It's not every day that you become a Steadfast, one of those mysterious folks with a powerful boon granted by the Ether. It's not every day that you meet not one, but two of the most important people in your life. It's not every day you start to unravel the twists and turns within your own soul.... more>>

But for poor Ricky Torres... one fateful day is the powder keg that sparks it all. <<less

Born in Japan, he inherited a temple at the beginning.... more>>

Activate the system at the beginning, and you can strengthen everything.

"Ordinary Buddhist Scripture" strengthens "Medicine Buddha's Original Vow Sutra"

Recite the sutra ten thousand times, and you will become a Vajra!

"Vajra Pestle" strengthens "Vajra Indestructible Root"

Extremely strong and masculine, indestructible!

"Eight Divisions of Heavenly Dragons" strengthens "Great Heavenly Dragon Visualization Method"

Great Heavenly Dragon, Prajna Buddha!

The widowed wife haunted by evil spirits, the eight-foot-tall adult...

Lu Jin glanced at his Buddhist Vajra.

"I don't know if I can stand it."

"Demon, I want you to help me practice!"
Check out my patreon for additional 40 chapters: patreon.com/Ming_Yun <<less

(working on cover art)... more>>

(Will change Synopsis)
Sumiko (our protagonist) a first year at elementary high school, tries her best to woo her crush. Who eventually accepts However, sumiko is still convinced and tries her best to woo her new girlfriend. Would it be too much for either of them? <<less

In the quiet moments before the world awakens, Luke's life takes an unexpected turn when he stumbles upon a portal to the abyss. What he finds on the other side is beyond human imagination, an unspeakable terror that beckons him into its dark depths.... more>>

As Luke grapples with the horrors that defy reason, he must navigate a nightmarish landscape, where sanity is a fragile thread and survival an unending battle. To stay alive, he is forced to tap into the abyssal energy, a force so corruptive that it threatens to consume him whole.

In "Whispers from the Abyss," follow Luke's harrowing journey as he ventures into the heart of darkness and faces the unfathomable. Will he harness the abyssal energy to conquer the malevolent forces, or will he become a pawn in a cosmic game beyond his control?

Prepare to be enthralled by this spine-tingling tale of sacrifice, survival, and the chilling whispers that echo from the abyss. Luke's destiny hangs in the balance as he grapples with the age-old question: What price is he willing to pay for survival?

Updates every Tuesday and Saturday

What to expect: Good to Evil Mc, an in-depth system of magic to the bets of my ability. Mc doesn't win every fight

Open to any helpful suggestions

The start is a bit slow but picks up after chapter 10 <<less

A Strange Boy in a Strange World
At the heart of this peculiar realm lies the Forest of Graham, a dense and mysterious expanse surrounded by kingdoms belonging to various races. Across the world, on the opposite side, stretches the Ocean Realm—a place where waters from all directions converge at a single point. This convergence forms the eerie and enigmatic Lost World, a place unlike any other.
If you think this world is unique, you haven’t met its inhabitants.... more>>

Chapter Updates Schedule:
Story will be updated on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Daily Updates will be On Patreon! Link: patreon.com/TenaciousJay002

{AN: English isn't my first language so I hope the mistakes won't be too glaring. Thanks for your support, everything helps!}

"If you ever decide to unofficially translate my work or if it ends up on an unofficial site, please make sure to include my original link and my Patreon." <<less

I was transported to another world at some god's whim, and arrived in the middle of nowhere... It seems this is a medieval fantasy with swords and magic. People were always a pain to deal with, and now there are monsters too ? All that can be said for sure is, this adventure is troublesome as usual. Ah, but I've met a cute spirit on the way, so it wasn't all bad. ... more>>

Note : the author's first story.
Updates when I feel like it. <<less

Dr. Davison’s award-winning YA Fantasy, action-adventure novel, The Boy With Strange Eyes, was voted the #1 best read across all genres by the readers, winning the Championship for the Kindle Vella Writers Tournament.... more>>

WHAT DO THE READERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT - The Boy With Strange Eyes?

A Fantastic Novel

The Boy with The Strange Eyes” by Thomas Davison captivates readers with its meticulously crafted narrative. From its evocative cover to its rich infusion of Japanese context, the book sets the stage for an immersive journey.

At the heart of the story is Kuni, a character marked by loss yet defined by resilience. Orphaned after the successive passing of his grandfather, mother, and father, Kuni’s evolution into the heroic figure of Kimyo is a testament to his inner strength. Despite enduring relentless bullying from the islanders, particularly from the antagonist Ljimekko, Kuni perseveres, driven by his ambition to become a formidable warrior.

Davison’s narrative style masterfully engages readers, seamlessly weaving Kimyo’s ideals into the fabric of the tale. Through thought-provoking questions at the end of each passage, Davison fosters a dynamic dialogue with his audience, inviting them to ponder deeper themes.

Central to the story’s allure is Kuni’s journey of growth and acceptance. As he strives to earn the respect of the islanders and pursue his warrior aspirations, Davison deftly navigates the intricacies of human relationships. Moments of kindness and camaraderie intertwine with instances of prejudice and distrust, painting a nuanced portrait of society. Kuni’s strong determination and bravery give hope to everyone in the story and to the readers too.

Inspiring Story

“The Boy With Strange Eyes” takes readers on a captivating journey to a distant and enigmatic island, where protagonist, a young orphan boy named Kuni, seeks to carve out his destiny against all odds. While not my usual genre, this book proved to be a delightful surprise, offering a timeless tale of adventure and self-discovery suitable for readers of all ages.

The narrative unfolds as Kuni ventures to the fabled eastern island, driven by a desire to transcend his humble beginnings and find his place in the world. From the moment he sets foot on the island, Kuni is met with a mixture of curiosity and skepticism due to his outsider status and his peculiar eyes, marking him as different from the islanders.

What truly shines in this tale is the journey of growth and acceptance that Kuni undergoes as he endeavors to earn the respect of the islanders and fulfill his aspirations of becoming a warrior. The author skillfully portrays the complexities of human relationships, showcasing moments of kindness and camaraderie alongside instances of prejudice and distrust.

Through it all, Kuni’s unwavering determination and courage serve as a beacon of hope, inspiring both the characters within the story and the readers themselves. <<less

After dying in an industrial accident, Michael finds himself stuck in the middle of a war over a century in the past. Coming out of it physically marred but mentally resolute, he vows to make the most of his second life and ensure the empire he loves shall stand forever.... more>>

(A/N: Just finished Reading An American Dream on Royal Road. It was a fun concept and decently executed if a little unrealistic. So logically my brain went, 'I CAN DO ONE ABOUT BRITAIN BUT BETTER.' in that lardy-doo voice. So hear it is. Ask any questions you may have.)

Expect One Chapter a day Monday-Friday.

This Story is Available on RoyalRoad, ScribbleHub and Webnovel. If you see it anywhere else please let me know. <<less

"The Midwest Fielder's Guide: The Supernatural and Cryptid" is a paranormal adventure of four friends full of Horror, Comedy, Romance, and more!
Dylan is having... more>> a hard time finding out who she's supposed to be or supposed to do after college, until a flyer offers her the job of her... Death? Enter the world of Midwest Fielder's as they battle the forces of the supernatural and cryptid origins, all in the name of living paycheck to paycheck! Joined by the muscle Ella, the tech savvy Jess, and Team leader Sophia. Can Dylan survive not only spooky horrors that await, but the skyrocketing price of eggs and (several) lesbian relationships? <<less

Agrippina should be a respected officer of the Roman cruiser Legio I: she has top-of-the-line cybernetics, a perfect record and more commendations than any other legionary in the fleet. She devoutly worships the Roman gods and they bless her with dreams that help guide her to victory. She is, however, left to wither in the lower ranks for one simple, insurmountable reason: she is a woman. Worse, if her crewmates knew that she was not always a woman, she would be executed without a second thought. ... more>>

Octavia is the smartest woman in the solar system. She holds in her augmented mind the only hope that the Free People have of finding peace outside of the reach of the Empire's legions. She does not believe in gods or the glory of the Rome that she was born into. What are they going to do about it? <<less

Grief-stricken and broken after losing his family in a tragic car accident, he turned to games, alcohol, and anything that could dull the pain. One game became his obsession—Chronicles of the Chosen. In it, he found solace playing as the commoner father of a hero character, a challenging role with a tragic fate that mirrored his own. Burdened by illness and a harsh reputation, this father was often overlooked, yet he held the key to the game’s most coveted ending.... more>>

After achieving the impossible and completing the game on its hardest difficulty, his heart still felt empty. Drowning in drink and sorrow, he made a final visit to his family’s graves. The world suddenly went dark. When he opened his eyes, he wasn’t in the cemetery anymore.

He had become the very character he once controlled. The commoner father with an illness that would soon claim his life. Now, it's no longer a game in a world of magic, science, power struggles, and uncertainty. He must navigate this unforgiving reality, where every choice matters and the stakes are higher than ever. Will he find solace and rebuild the family he lost, or will the impossible challenge prove too much even now?
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Weekly chapter. Though big chapters. Probably more than 4k words.

Also posted on Royal road..

Expect
world building
family relations
game-like elements
feudal system type society.
Advanced technology using both science and magic
Just fun <<less

Hiyori is trapped in a life of colorless monotony. Haunted by sleepless nights, strange visions, and an unshakable sense of dread, she stumbles upon an advertisement for Detective Everlong—an investigator claiming to solve problems others can't even understand.... more>>

Intrigued yet skeptical, she is drawn to his mysterious office, where she learns the shocking truth: she has been cursed by a demonic entity feeding off her despair, pushing her closer to death. With no other options, she embarks on a journey with Everlong to identify and break the curse. However, doing so will make her mind perceive things that ordinary humans can't—a world of twilight and its shadows that live with us unnoticed.

--- Author's notes:

- This work of mine has been sitting in my drawer for far too long. I already tried publishing it, but it failed miserably. Now, no matter what, I decided to see it through. If you read the previous versions when they were still available, you will find it familiar yet different, as I decided to change it!
- There is no concrete release schedule; I will work on it when my mood allows me to, probably publishing one or two chapters of different lengths a week.
- Although it is tagged as horror, it has humorous elements and action, including fighting against demons.
- The setting is a modern-day alternate universe.
- All the warning labels and tags are there for a reason; please check them before complaining! <<less

A girl who sees ghosts. A magic out of control. A group hellbent on destroying what they’re afraid of.... more>>

Maddie Johnson is sent to a mental institution because she talks to people who aren’t there. She insists that they’re ghosts. Just as she thinks she’s convinced the doctors that she is fine, a dark-haired ghost with dreamy brown eyes rushes in and ruins everything.

Instead of going home, she is sent to a halfway house that helps people with mental illness assimilate back into society. Problem is, one of the residents hates her and the house is haunted – oh, and the cute ghost has followed her. Maddie tries to get away, but then she hurts someone using magic she didn’t know she possessed. Now she has a new problem. She will have to learn to control her magic.

She discovers that the town has secrets; people are going missing. How far are people willing to go to destroy what they are afraid of? Maddie and her attractive-but-annoying spirit might just find out first-hand.

FIRE AND MAGIC is an exciting first book in the Jadori Series that will transport romantasy fans to a fascinating world that exists within our own, filled with suspense, danger, magic, ghosts, and romance.

© 2024 Susan McKenzie. All rights reserved. <<less

With the help of an exorcism, Ashleigh Natalie “Laylee” Lee-Grenweld has conquered her demons. Now, four years after the incident that threatened to both take and define her life, she’s entering high school as a perfectly normal teenage girl. She has the chance to learn new skills, the chance to make lifelong friends, perhaps, even, the chance to fall in love. That is, if the new daemon that just appeared, slithering on the ceiling and gesturing omens of the future, would simply shut up and go away.... more>>

Unfortunately for her, the subject of the daemon’s cryptic warnings seems to be her potential first crush — DJ, a boy with dark clothes, an inevitably forthcoming death, and a closely-kept secret that may prove as scandalous as Laylee’s own.

Content Warnings for: blood, cannibalism, death, gore, possession, religious trauma, references to assault, suffocation/strangulation

Original cover photo by Andriyko Podilnyk, used under the Unsplash license <<less

In a world of Man vs Truck, Everything from Aliens to Primal Beasts to Spirits to the Secret Council of Spiritualistic Semi Trucks, Any force on earth seems bent on sending this man to a fantasy world.... more>>

(A parody of the isekai genre and a personal writing project, Expect 1000 words bi-weekly and visit my profile for updates on schedule. If you enjoy or not, Regardless, Leave me a comment! I love to hear opinions.) <<less