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

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

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

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

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

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

A young man who didn't understand how the world works ends up dying suddenly from a death he does not know the cause of.... more>>

After waking up, he found himself in a mysterious place called "beyond". He followed his instincts, which led him to a rather peculiar office. Since he will have the possibility to change his destiny, that's what he thought...

In short, he will be reincarnated in another one of these fantasy worlds in which he will try to live his best life. Unfortunately his whole existence will be a mountain of problems.

The peaceful life he dreams of has never been so hard to achieve.

And what about all this?! Why do I have to be a princess! And besides, I am Princess Dhampear?!

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I'm sorry in advance for any spelling and grammar errors! As you can imagine, English isn't my mother tongue, but I'll do my best to correct myself if necessary!

It's also the very first novel I have written ... So be kind! <<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

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

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

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

An orphaned 16 year old is forced to live with his strange uncle after his parents die in a horrific accident

What would you do if you were granted an eye to see others’ death timer?... more>>

Would you be happy? Help others using your ability? Or instead, be mentally broken and end up wishing to die as well?

Touka Kirishima, a normal and lively high school student, was accidentally hit by a stray bullet when she witnessed a robbery at the bank on her way home from school.

The bullet pierced through her skull and landed on the back part of her brain, the cerebellum. The bullet stayed there since then.

Fortunately, she didn’t kick the bucket and went into a coma for more than 7 months supported by machines to keep her alive. Her parents didn't agree to her having a surgery since it only had a 5.52% chance of her surviving.

In the end, her parents gave up and heavy-heartedly decided to disconnect her life support to let her rest for good.

But fate said otherwise.

Miraculously, she regained her consciousness after coughing out the bullet that should be inside her brain and saw the medical personnel unplugging her life support.

"Who are you? Where is this?"

“D-Doctor, she’s awake!"

"This… This is a miracle! Go tell her parents, quick!”

Unaware of her own situation, she began to glance around.

And the world she was seeing, was no longer the same she had used to see. <<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

An ordinary office worker signs up for the beta release of an online game. When he wakes up alone on a monster-infested island, he finds... more>> out that it isn't just a game. He needs to survive three days on the island before he can escape. <<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):
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/my-mind-is-not-yours-eliot-daniel-esparza/1142966028?ean=9798985232929
https://www.amazon.com/My-Mind-Not-Yours-Welcome/dp/B0C12241MN/
Paperback - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6NZHXKF

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
Or for Google Play Books use code: Q77HZE59ATBNP

Please check out the Amazon merch for My Mind Is Not Yours: https://eliotdesparza.com/merch/ 

@EliotDEsparza
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I put my all into my first work.

Please enjoy. <<less

The world hides many things from ordinary people as there are many dangerous beings that lurks around them.... more>>

The only people capable of fighting them back are the ones chosen by a Book Of Fate who were given the full truth about the world.

The ordinary people were kept ignorant of this debacle and continued their day to day lives until one person, Andrew Venturi, by chance stumbles upon the hidden truth.

And his inclusion would change the Fate of the World. <<less

When you are alone the nothing grows with you. When you can’t scream for help the emptiness comes next.... more>>

When Jade finds herself saved from herself and shown the world she never new will she grow or will she be forgotten.

In a new world, she must grow her powers that were unfairly taken from her to survive she must use them to make a new family, to live.

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This is my first book and any feedback is welcome :p
(also on Royal Road but in smaller chapter sizes: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/22228/hidden-words) <<less

Soichiro Kumagawa's your average sleep-deprived, self-deprecating, strange-music-liking contrarian-in-denial teen. After moving back to his hometown following the death of his neglectful father, he finds himself forcefully contracted with his father's old familiar, a Yuki-Onna with the physical appearance of a child.... more>>

She then tells Soichiro of her mission to mold him into a great ghost hunter like his father.

The story follows Soichiro's encounters with the supernatural underground of his hometown as he hunts spirits to keep his familiar alive, all while experiencing the ups and downs of adolescence.

*College is destroying me, so updates whenever I can/feel like. And yes, the cover looks like that on purpose. It is art. <<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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Please Comment, I would love to hear your thoughts and interact with my readerbase! :) <<less

With mystery up ahead, a boy is dragged into a dark and dangerous world by none other than death itself. And this "death" is not... more>> your average death. while trying to figure out who he is, the boy happens to be in a dilemma that will change life's and death's destiny...
A sad, chilling and mysterious tale of a boy who could never fall asleep again, and it's not a normal insomnia... <<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

What do you do when you are the last survivor of a catastrophe that destroyed your home? With powers, you did not want, that approaching... more>> the domain of divinity? When you are then deeply alienated for things you cannot control or desired to begin with?
How do you respond to that, and what would the effects be? For some, the answer is obvious. Hide, pretend that they are the monster, that it is their own fault for it. But for others, both stronger and the weak, the answer is madness itself.
Though the question then becomes, what will occur when it acts its will upon the world, just as the world acts upon it? Find out just what a mind born into madness, seeks to make of the world around themselves. <<less

No one knows were it came from, not even itself. One day it just started to exist.
Later, some would call it a mercifull God,... more>> some the Devil itself and other a force of nature.
After it entered the endless worlds, it got called by many different names:
Slaughterer,
Punisher,
Destroyer of Worlds,
Savior,
Dragonslayer,
Thousand faces.
But the name most people know it by, its very first name, is Dexter Wright. <<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