When your day goes to hell and you find yourself kidnapped, strung up from a magical tree, and left to bleed out, what do you do next?... more>>

Fortunately, Riordan Kincaid is a tough, gives-no-fucks honey badger shifter. Unfortunately, now that he's survived the first attempt, a death mage and their cult are determined to finish the job by whatever means necessary, pursuing Riordan across the wilds of rural Michigan.

Ghosts and spirits are outside of his specialty, and heaven help him if he has to cast actual spells, but Riordan isn't going to make this easy on his enemies. Even if that means breaking his long exile, turning to the local shifter community for help, and dealing with a bureaucratic department of mages. And don't even get him started on getting licked by a damn spirit bear.

Now he just needs to figure out what will kill him first: his enemies, his past, or his own attempts at using magic? Or will Riordan beat the odds and prove that honey badgers really are that hard to kill? If so, what will he do with a life once hung upon a tree that's more than a tree?

[Series includes profanity, violence, discussions of death and loss, pissed-off badgers, and surreal spirits. It includes LGBTQ+ characters, including a MC who is homoromantic asexual.]

[Want to read ahead? Back me on Patreon to read up to all currently written chapters.] <<less

It was a freak accident. Someone ran the light at an intersection and before I knew it... my world turned black. But I didn't die then. Instead, I was forced to lament and regret over all of my failures. Lament about how this so-called genius was lower than dirt even at the very end.... more>>

And that should have been it. After my consciousness faded, I should have disappeared.

But I woke up.

A different world, another life. A fresh start.
This time, for sure...!
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Glossary: https://www.scribblehub.com/series/410793/life-in-vain-jobless-reincarnation/glossary/
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My bad habit kicked in. I've been rereading and watching Mushoku Tensei recently and got the itch to write this. Kind of self-insert, but not really. Extremely self-indulgent though, so if things don't make too much sense... er, sorry in advance?

Cover source credit: @hu__________san
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I'm also trying putting this out on Webnovel too to see how that works, though updates there will be slower than here. <<less

A cliché setup. What if I was in his shoes? What would I change? How much would change? On the day that Seol Jihu betrayed his younger sister and stole her car, 'I' took over. ... more>>

Who was 'I'? Why had I stepped into his shoes? 'I' didn't know. But I knew one thing. Even if I wasn't the real deal... from here on out, I would be Seol Jihu. And I was going to do things my way.

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An indulgent self-insert story into the Second Coming of Gluttony with the usual power trip fantasy stuff. Some things change, others remain the same, and the end game... Well, small ripples become huge waves.

I've had this lying around for a while and kept adding to it for fun here and there, but since it's gotten pretty big, I figured I'd post it for people to read and get some enjoyment out of it if they can.

Enjoy!
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Updated at 9:30 AM UTC - 5 every three days or so

Also going to be slowly uploading this to Webnovel as well, but it'll always update here first. <<less

A young Duelist gave up on the fun of Dueling. He had grown up, and his bad luck that had plagued him for his whole life ruined his experience as well. Dueling was all about luck of the draw, and who spent the most money on cards. Why even bother if you lost most games anyway? Then one day everything changes... He wakes up as a Slifer Student in Duel Academy. With his bad luck still plaguing him... He can only be lucky once!!... more>>

This Idea Came from an Author on Webnovel. 0_Jordinio_0's 'Stacking the Deck'. There may be a few similarities so go check him out if you want another story like this! Also I do not own Yugioh or the thumbnail. Full credit to person or people responsible.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zerochan.net%2FZorc%2BNecrophades&psig=AOvVaw2qqdo5vLPKAvZ4ZDW3qCEb&ust=1628396423916000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAsQjRxqFwoTCIific6HnvICFQAAAAAdAAAAABAm <<less

Common Grounds, a coastal melting pot built out of the remains of many small nations as a final bastion against the flames of war. War has long since passed scarring the lands and the people left in them, but the walls still stand tall and proud. A symbol of protection and peace after a great turmoil, and a beacon to those seeking fame, fortune, security, or perhaps a place to belong.... more>>

Eight "Classes', from full frontal warfare to artisans, are trained in the city and act as mercenary forces on a day-to-day basis, drawing in many individuals hoping to be accepted and apprenticed.

Lily, one such individual, arrives to start again, but not all her ghosts are willing to stay in the past...

Also on RR:
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/42107/deaths-lily <<less

A man who's survived in a ruined world for over decade finally makes a slip, and does so straight through a tear in space to... more>> another world. Marooned on a foreign planet, where the laws of nature are in stark contrast to his original, he struggles against forces unknown. Follow him as he carves his way through these unfamiliar lands that might be paradise for him, or might not. <<less

A ranger by the name of Washington is assigned to a remote region of the kingdom, though it was a standard deployment, it is not... more>> a standard ranger. <<less

Maybe the world didn't change all that much. Maybe it was just us that changed.
I was the first, and then one by one, everyone... more>> around me began to turn. Heralded by a strange dream, our changes forced us out of society, and into hiding. As we struggle to keep our new aspects secret, and begin to adjust, we learn things about ourselves we’d never known before. It's just... there's one thing that I don't know.
What's... happening to me? <<less

At first, Jack was overjoyed to find out that he was reborn with all of his past memories, or at least some of them. However, he was disappointed to find that the world he was reborn in wasn't a fantasy world, sci-fi world, or even a martial art world. That was until he reached the age of 6 when his parents told him, he was going to get his first deck. Now he is just plain confused. ... more>>

Read about how Jack lives in a world where almost everything is decided using trading cards. Will Jack who never played card games in his past life survive along with his friends in a world where duelling is a way of life?
Upload Schedule: On Hiatus: Due to College and Part-time job

-This story takes place in a world like the Yu-gi-oh anime, but it is its own world. So no Yugi, Kaiba or any of those characters.
-YuGiOh and the official cards are owned by Konami. I only own the OC and the fanmade cards.
-I don't own any of the art. <<less

"Nothing can escape these eyes!"
Apparition Vision - the power capable of deciphering people's souls. Female sleuth Florian Lilly Cobblestone is meticulously mastering this supernatural power. (Progression detective series.)... more>>

Florian sees everyone's unique spirits while hers remains unseen.
She seeks help from psychologist Dr. Ronaldo Von Nirvanas. As he studies Florian's abilities, they encounter criminals hiding in Tarot Tori City.

This is the beginning of an eccentric genius detective vs. criminal masterminds series. Prepare for dynamic battles of wits with bizarre elements.

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Book trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yjBMVDV8IU&t=69s

New chapter every Thursday.
These releases will stay on Royal Road, Wattpad, and Scribble Hub.

Hardback and paperback are available now! (Ch. 1-40):
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https://www.amazon.com/My-Mind-Not-Yours-Welcome/dp/B0C12241MN/
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Check out the eBook version with illustrations on Google Play Books, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon.
Get eBooks 1-4 (Ch. 1-40) for free!
Use code BNPTHEWORLD at Barnes & Noble
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I put my all into my first work.

Please enjoy. <<less

Why is everything dark?... more>>

What are those white mists?

Who... am I?

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Hellooo, well not to make this too long I'll just say that this is written for fun. So there will be mistakes of all kinds.

English is not my native language and I don't speak it fluently let alone write it this is mostly done with translator so have mercy plus it's my first time writing, sep, the perfect mix for a disaster but there's faith.

The cover art is not mine and if the artist wants to remove it I will gladly do it.

I accept constructive criticism, suggestions or ideas from anyone. <<less

James had always had issues with people, that's what happens when you have severe social anxiety. And then she gets a notification about some "System Integration".... more>>

Fine. At least if she's going crazy it's just with code, she can deal with it. And it seems everyone is seeing things together. So maybe she's actually sane? But her social anxiety is enough to get her in trouble even here. She'll get through it. She'll just get stronger. Strong enough that she won't need to deal with anyone. Strong enough that she won't need to avoid people; they'll avoid her.

Updates MWF 8AM PST
Currently up to 16 edited chapters and 16 more unedited chapters ahead on Patreon! <<less

Do you ever wonder what the gods, the half-divine, and other assorted higher powers feel about the world they live in? Are you interested in short tales of such entities, or unusual styles and formats that some of these deities may think or speak in? Enter and let the collection of poems, epics, short inserts, and all manner of miscellaneous stories detailing these myths spread out before you.~... more>>

Any major and minor characters will be tracked in the glossary, I will be updating it monthly.
The novel will be updating weekly on Tuesday, though it may also update a day or two late, so check by then as well.

(As a kind of warning, there isn't any specific order you have to read by, so you can choose which character you wish to read up on, as chapters for each are many. Though quite a few poems will take place in specific settings, so keep that in mind. )

(This is a project I am doing as writing practice, so any advice or criticism is appreciated.) <<less

In a world where all Gods exist and Divinity, the energy of the Gods that is found within all living things, runs wild. Evelyn, a... more>> girl with an abnormally large amount of Divinity, uses it to make avatars that fight and do her bidding. However after a successful monster horde subjugation, one of her avatars is taken away by magic, and then all her avatars are sent out, and scatter around the globe. The kicker however is that one of her avatars fires their magic at Evelyn, leaving her in a coma. Join her, members of the Roundtable (A group of weirdos who sit around a roundtable in a white void), and the literal Grim Reaper (Who's apart of this Roundtable) as she tries to reclaim them all after waking up. <<less

Ryan is in a tight spot. Not only has his carefully hidden magical talent almost been revealed by the new artifact adorning his wrist, but his identity has been deeply affected. Monster activity is increasing, and people are starting to realize that the world isn’t as devoid of magic as they believe it to be.
Struggling to hide his new curse, Ryan goes to school and tries to live a seemingly normal life while also trying to stop the world from discovering magic is real.... more>>

Discord link: https://discord.gg/tfvRV4n
Cover Art graciously made by HansTrondheim <<less

S.H.I.T! I just got Isekai'd into Jojo's Bizarre Adventure!... more>>

I'm just a regular highschooler. How am I supposed to deal with superpowered psychopaths, Ghosts, Vampires, Zombies, and Serial Killers!!???

Wait a sec, before I can even get to any of that, why am I a girl now?! Can I have my Peen back...Please?

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Long time reader, first time author, please leave lots of constructive criticism In the comments. Thanks <<less

Ever since Aster’s mother died, home no longer feels like home. Now, she’s little more than a prisoner behind gilded bars; her father growing more distant by the day, her best friend missing and possibly left for dead.... more>>

So when a letter from the royal family arrives, inviting her to stay in the palace, Aster agrees.

She’s only been to the palace once, a memory she’s replayed countless times in her head, during her first fateful encounter with her fiancé. But when she comes face to face with Florian once more, he’s cold and apathetic; a far cry from the boy she used to dream of.

As Aster struggles to come to terms with Florian’s new demeanour, life in the palace reveals more than it’s rose covered façade. The maze within its gardens hides thorns that cut deep, and the spirits who call it home want nothing more than to see her go.

With all the odds against her, winning over her begrudging fiancé and the rest of the peanut gallery seems next to impossible. But with the help of her unflappable maid Fina, a brutally blunt swindler, and the apprentice of the palace’s magical deviant, maybe Aster might just have a shot at her happily ever after.

Updates every Friday
Cover art credits - @mnt_kaedi on Instagram <<less

When a shadowy infiltrator is betrayed and killed by the very empire he served, he had expected to burn in hell for his committed deeds.... more>>

But instead of waking up in the fiery pits of damnation, he finds himself in the body of a child in an impenetrable, ever-present darkness with not a speck of light in sight.

Utilizing every bit of courage and wit gained from his past life, he tries to survive in this new alien world.

However, little does he know that his first steps are just the start of a journey that will lead him through thousands of worlds. In his struggle, he will encounter countless empires of men, machines, demons, cyborgs, titans, unknown species, and even gods. All connected in the diverse web of worlds known as the Darkbbound Dominion.

Despite the overwhelming numbers, armies, and sheer power of these civilizations, he will soon learn that even the mightiest empires and gods steer clear of the cosmic nebulae of darkness surrounding the dominion, for within the dark lie terrible, terrible monsters.

* This story has a proper litRPG system with all the associated RPG parameters but they're going to come up in later chapters

* Rather than the traditional game-like system headed by an omnipotent god, the system in this story is very unique and organic. The system is a natural part of the universe and is not led by any god. Every living being (including gods themselves) in the universe is subject to this system.

* The story has a lot of fast paced action scenes with generous amounts of blood and gore so it is fiction for young adults and adults.

* The protagonist starts out as a boy but throughout the course of the story he will grow to an adult.

* Updates will be every 5-7 days, trust me I want to go faster but with a new born and two jobs this is my limit :( <<less

Enter Kenneth Hoshino, a typical student with many interests. He loves coding and playing basketball with his friends. Everything is perfect in Stellaris until a Victim, a magical girl and Perkons, a self-styled purple fuzzball god of light, appear on campus and they upend his whole life. He would give up everything to save his friends. Now, however, not just their lives, but the existence of the whole universe is at stake.... more>>

A somewhat dark magical girl series.

For the sake of stability and sustainability, releases are once per week, every Monday!

Edited by Best Friend and Writing Consultant Kitten Assurbanipal II
Beta Read by MajorKerina and ShinjiHinako (The Little Meows)
Cover Art By: A hand and arms-hating AI <<less

© 2021 Lord Eggar. All rights reserved.... more>>

The old world of Tharix is an enigmatic mess of secrets and magic, weaved together by only the most powerful through its long history.

This tale follows the curiously talented orphan Mikey. Despite his misleadingly humble beginning in the archipelago of Des Maron, Mikey has developed the uncanny skill known as 'Spell Weaving'. By merely witnessing magical talents, Mikey is capable of mimicking and developing his own spells and abilities from them.

With his 15th birthday rapidly approaching and the dawn of adulthood trailing behind it, Mikey plans to set out on a journey of self discovery. In spite of his upbringing, Mikey has had one question his entire life - only to recently find a new one to accompany it: What was this 'X' marked on the back of his hand? And why is it now glowing? <<less

Synopsis: While unabashedly erotic, the story hopes to tap into a variety of emotions of a diverse cast of characters. It mainly follows Vieno, who is related to the infamous incubus, right as he moves into a new home run by a Yuki-Onna.... But...what is the strange infatuation she has for the MC? And what is that sound? What is she doing with her hands?
Oh my how lewd~~~... more>>

Details:
The format is more episodic. I have plans to do a prequel novel of Vieno that maintains the eroticism but is done in a more linear, story driven format. It will probably take a LITRPG/adventure type format.

Despite the above, "My Landlord Can't Stop M********ing!!" is part of the River of Falling Snow canon. Like the "adult" mod, dlc, or patch of the universe. <<less

Michael is an ordinary boy who's been enrolled in a boarding school by his parents, however he isn't expecting it to be a magical school full of mythical beasts and unholy monsters!... more>>

This story follows the antics of a boy struggling to adjust to life in a world of mages, while also wading his way through problems with his own identity.

Updates being reworked! Stay posted!

Note: Originally this story was written and unfinished by me, however I decided to try writing it again with shorter chapters and some tweaks to the plot. Enjoy! <<less

With a life of retail getting him down, Cormac had long looked forward to his vacation of spending all week hiking in the woods.... more>>

Accidentally saving a dryad and getting dragged into hidden world of magic brought that to an abrupt end.

Ixia the dryad had been thrown into a long slumber, awoken by a kind man that she formed a fast bond with. She would need all the help she could get to reclaim her forest from sinister forces that had ruled her forest for ages in her absence.

As both work together, they will find neither world is what they had thought. A modern world with magic lurking at the edges, and a hidden world of magic stretching the limits of "hidden".

A dryad begins the slow path towards understanding the world she has awoken to as she tries to reclaim her forest, and a guardian wishes he had more than a shovel to help with all that.

Cover art by https://www.deviantart.com/honeywad <<less

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

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

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

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

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

The story of Neil Dameson starts out as if it were any other regular day. He woke up, ate breakfast, took a limousine to school, and fired a couple of incompetent employees. It was the usual life of an everyday teenage millionaire. Then out of thin air, an angel named Bree appeared before him and gave him the powers of an angel. He then could see people's life spans and took on the mantle of being a "Death Watcher." With his newfound powers, he had to use them to save humanity from the threat of the "Overshadows." The Overshadows" were evil dark angels who lived eternally by stealing the life span of humans and threw the world into chaos. The weight of his duties only heightens when he finds out that he dies if he fails to save even a single human life. Forced into a situation, where Neil has to become the reluctant hero everyone wants him to be, and with his life at the mercy of the angels, he truly was a hostage.
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When Mark's troubled friend, Ruby, takes her own life, a grieving Mark heads to her suicide spot to pay his respects. In a strange twist of fate, he is attacked by a powerful spirit that reveals itself to be Ruby. Shen, an exorcist from the Spiritual Anomalies Investigation Bureau, an organisation dedicated to investigating the supernatural, arrives on the scene and attempts to save Mark but complications result in Ruby's spirit binding with Mark. Now, under the guidance of the Spiritual Anomalies Investigation Bureau, Mark has to learn how to use the powers of Ruby's spirit to exorcise evil spirits while revisiting Ruby's troubled past in order to unbind her spirit, allowing Ruby to pass... more>> properly into the afterlife.

Cover character is Daiyu from the story, generated with WaifuLabs and edited slightly by me.

New chapters soon! <<less