In a twisted version of the Old West, where Native American fables come to life, the land is teeming with blight and cessation. Skinwalkers, Bakwas, Urayuli, and even the dreaded Wendigo roam freely, constantly terrorizing humanity. In this unforgiving landscape, survival becomes the supreme dream, luxury an impossibility.... more>>

But hope lies in Ether, an eccentric substance that defies reason, and Sigils, granting individuals extraordinary abilities. So, as men and women from the burgeoning East venture into the treacherous West, they must navigate the nightmares that lurk within the wilderness and the horrors from above, below, and within.

Survival becomes a battle for the mind, body, and soul. Each step must be taken lightly, lest they fall prey to a grim fate—a forgotten corpse, a demon's feast, or the plaything of ancient and incomprehensible beings.

Fools tread where angels fear to gaze, yet not all fools let themselves crumble. Some are simply too stubborn to break.

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What to expect

Fights - This world is a violent one, so expect gore, killing, and plenty of combat. But that's not all there is.

Adventure - A vast world that is centered on the Wild West and that period of technology mixed with the supernatural in every aspect from guns to the government.

Progression - Both character-wise and power-wise throughout the story. This does not apply to just the MC. Anyone can grow. Even enemies.

Power System - I've tried my best to make a unique system with a bit of mystery to it. It takes effort, introspection, and experience to grow. And... a little murder. Powers are complex, vast, and have their own restrictions. Oh, and Gods might as well be eldritch abominations for the most part.
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Also, in case any are curious, most creatures, monsters, demons, and the like are based on native American and just American folklore/mythology in general. If you are ever curious about where something comes from, just ask in the comments, and I'll let you know.

Main cover by Fulminaire

Link to RR, in case you want to read there as it is crossposted
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/60315/tread-lightly-among-hearts-and-haunts <<less

200 years in the future Earth is inhabited by aliens. After being colonized by the Regal Empire and gaining independence, Earth now has hybrids called... more>> astrals.
They have a range of abilities, from boring, useful, silly and reality-bending. Ace has the most common ability of them all: teleportation.
Ace tries his hardest, but his hardest is never enough, and is always worried he isn't as strong as everyone else, trying to prove he's a hero and a man.
One day he finds a magic watch. A watch that hates him.
His dreams of becoming a hero will finally come true. Sadly he is too focused on winning and never learns. <<less

In this place, in this world, books filled the lifeless library, standing against the test of time. The Core that protects the interest of the... more>> library, deteriorated, slowly malfunctioning as it mistakenly gave a Will upon a Ghost. Over time, the Ghost gradually became aware. <<less

A web novel author is suddenly reincarnated into the world of his oldest novel as an extra he doomed to a miserable end.... more>>

To escape this fate, she decides to use her knowledge of the novel and her skills as a Prophetess on behalf of the Duke of the North, another extra who was only mentioned in a few lines and who died "heroically" against a Dragon to usher in the era of his son, the protagonist.

With her modern knowledge and skills, she prevents the tragic fate of the Duke and his lands, takes care of the Duke's children, as well as bringing never-before-seen prosperity to the commoners and at the same time helping to get rid of the greedy nobles who tormented them. . . .

However, he perhaps overdid it, as it all backfired on him in some strange way.

"Duke, I have to return to my town..."

"I'm sorry, I can't allow it."

"...Can you tell me why?"

The handsome duke gave her a cheeky smile that made her want to punch him in the face.

"Because my children like it a lot, that's why" <<less

"What do you mean you're immortal?!"
"I mean... I can't stay dead for long..."
"Well that's just overpowered, isn't it?"
"Except a chihuahua with arthritis could beat me in a fight, if I wasn't able to run away"... more>>

It's said that a good cultivation story ends with the main character gaining immortality. Well, I say that that's boring, we all know the main character is going to survive everything, it's just a matter of how. Instead, why not start where most stories end? Well, I can't say that being weak isn't captivating in its own way; let's start there. Hated by the heavens, as is the cliche standard, what else... Broken engagement? Worry not, felines don't have to deal with the hassle of engagements nor the shame of a broken one.

What should an immortal cat do with his life? Simply finding fish to eat is hard enough, and now he's got to push past the limitations the heavens cursed him with? Well, what's a death or two to a cat that wants his fish, especially if it's a cat with more than nine lives. Eating tasty fish is the most important thing in the world after all. And he's got all the time in the world to find the best fish of them all.

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(Author's info/comments about the subject) First off, I write whenever I have time and am not dealing with my numerous health issues, so... I write kinda slowly and sporadically. I'm sorry about that, I wish I could change it, but... I ain't got a magic wand. If I did, I would make myself healthy - well, no, I guess the first thing I'd do is make more magic wands, but assuming the standard rules for wishes - wait, this isn't something for the description of a novel. I'll end this tangent here, but I'm keeping it in because it might be funny to some people, and I'm not sure what to replace it with.

Put under Fantasy, might be more like Xianxia, but I wanted to be safe, as I'm not too familiar with the genres. Always looking for suggestions of tags I've missed. Some of the other tags won't play a role until later. <<less

"Aether Nexus: Curse of Hatred" follows the story of a fateful encounter between a young boy named Dama, orphaned from a devasting plague, with the ability to imbue life energy into inanimate objects, and a mysterious girl named Giona, who is found one morning unconscious on a riverbank, covered in numerous bruises, with one peculiar mark on her collarbone and the ability to raise the dead, a manifestation or "curse" of her witch heritage.... more>>

Helping her back to his cabin, Dama spends years caring for and nurturing Giona while also introducing her to the residents of Enohay Village within Enohay Valley. Slowly, as Dama teaches Giona how to read, write, and speak properly, she reveals more and more of her abused and secluded childhood at the hands of black hooded figures, all due to her being a witch. Resolving to protect her, Dama reassures Giona that she doesn't need to worry about her past anymore, that she's safe with him, and that he'll never leave her side.

However, those who so callously experimented and subjected her to their cruel tests were not pleased with losing their prized test subject, their shadow loomed large over Enohay Valley, ultimately setting the stage for an event the Continent of Eranovum would ever forget, even two hundred years from now... <<less

All sixteen-year-old Alicia Crimsonmane wants is to become a mage, to follow in her mother's footsteps, and to be acknowledged once again by her esteemed wizarding kin.... more>>

So, Fate grants her wish. She is now The Child of Miracles, the wielder of the strongest essence in the world of thaumaturgy...

With the consequences her head is the most wanted bounty in the entire realm, and a burden to gather anomalies like herself to save the conflict-ridden magic world from impending doom.

But will she remain unwavering in her conviction, even if it means seeing her innocence clash with the harsh realities she is bound to encounter? Or discovering that her world stores ̶f̶u̶c̶k̶e̶d̶ ̶u̶p̶ far more treacherous truths she never imagines?

Because magic is not just flowers and fireworks after all...

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What to expect in this story:
What to expect in this story:
1. A slow, classic progressive fantasy narrative that focuses not only on the characters but also on the intricacies of magic, spells, and the individuals who practice them.

2. No blue boxes.

3. The main character, while deeply passionate about magic and the mystic arts, struggles with her own inability to wield it. She possesses a vast knowledge of magic trivia and learns to control her anxiety over time in order to prevent her habitual impulsive actions.

4. MC is "Scottish" (inspired) so expect some of the dialects and the foreign terms as part of the world-building. But along the way, the dialect will be reduced along with MC travelling outside her hometown. The translations for these terms will be provided in a dedicated glossary in the first entry. Feel free to share your feedback regarding any terms that may have been overlooked.

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Title: Thaumaturgy
Author: RestuIbu
Art cover: Bajigurr (X)
Tag: Action, Fantasy, Magic, R18 <<less

It's the year 756, blade magic was all BUT forgotten. The journey was to kill the last wizard. Will the four friends be able to complete their mission? Let's find out, shall we?... more>>

Collab story with BooKiller1234! <<less

Corrupted. Monsters born from nightmares and the extremes of the human psyche, bearing anomalous properties and powers beyond imagination. Despairs manifest and weave creatures from the void, straight from the hearts and minds of the collective. From those created by anguish and trauma becoming hellbent on bloodshed, to the fluffiest stuffed teddy bears that will fight tooth and nail to protect its owners.... more>>

One thing is abundantly clear. The Corrupted are as useful as they are dangerous. Cute as they are deadly. Happy as they are sad.

The Corrupted Codex seeks to store it all in one unified place to better understand these creatures. Whether they're kept in deep underground facilities called the Sites, out in the wild, living amongst the populace, or Archived into books matters not as long as they are recorded within the ultimate monster encyclopedia.

Will you come try your hand to find a Corrupted you like?

You do have Clearance Level 1 access, don't you?

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All Corrupted known and seen throughout ALL connected stories will be stored here. Additional information regarding terminology, partnered Ateliers and forces such as the Anomaly Recovery Unit will also be included in the Codex.

Shares the same universe as Nexus Awakened, Facility Awakened and Monster Awakened.

Join the Discord Server here! https://discord.gg/CkJkKEQrVy <<less

If you like my writing, support me so I can continue writing:
https://www.patreon.com/Valarion07
https://ko-fi.com/valarion... more>>

The Great War have ended. The Dark Gods destroyed, their dungeons shackled as training grounds, the Dragon Lords banished from the world, and heroes' descendants ruled the world. The world have never been safer. But a new power is rising.

What to expect:
Lots of worldbuilding
Politics, Empires, and such
Tower Defense then 4X Empire building

Content warning:
Warcrime galore
Other things might be added later

Also posted in Royalroad <<less

A young man from Earth is living his life as best as he could, though it seems boring. Despite his efforts, no rewards awaited him. Fed up with everything, he often found himself wasting time. His routine was monotonous: wake up, go to school, come back home, and indulge in whatever entertainment the internet offered until late into the night. After a few hours of sleep, the cycle would repeat.... more>>

This pattern continued until a fateful encounter. During his second year of college, on his way home, he came across an injured kitty on the roadside. He tried to assist, but it appeared to be too late for the little creature. Or so he believed.

In an unexpected twist, before he could act further, he was kidnapped. The abductor? A house. The kitty wasn't spared either, and both of them disappeared into the structure, never to be seen on Earth again.

Suddenly, the young man found himself in the ancient House of Magus. This wasn't a part of the material world; it seemed to exist either in the spiritual realm or somewhere in between.

Now, witness this young man's adventures as he encounters the beings that inhabit this house and its surroundings. As he tries to settle into his role as the housekeeper, he must also manage the myriad challenges thrown his way.

"Wait, what do you mean the kitty was the primary target? Am I just collateral damage?"

A journey filled with amusement, self-discovery, and a fair share of frustrations with his unconventional tenants begins.
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Mostly stress-free story about daily life of Mc living in fantasy house with non-human tenants. There will be some action once in a while but it is not the main theme.
This is basically opposite of my other novel which is way more grim. In this there won't be probably even bloodshed.

The story can be read also on RR. <<less

My life as a gacha-whaling NEET was cut short by a delivery truck. Now a self-proclaimed Goddess of Reincarnation has given me a chance to start again with my memories intact, in another world! But instead of giving me new life as a hero with broken skills, I'm a pair of sentient white tights?! With broken skills?! This outrageous isekai adventure doesn't come with a manual. ... more>>

WARNING: This novel is R-18 and for ADULTS ONLY
All characters engaging in sexual conduct are over 18.
The story features very heavy, dark themes.
None of the conduct described is encouraged, it is written from the the perspective of evil-aligned characters to progress to the ultimate plot, and is not without consequences. <<less

A person of the masses ends up dying one night, from being in the wrong place at the wrong time on the cold winter roads in their country.
Soon after their death, due to the machinations of gods from another realm, they end up becoming an inanimate cloak in another world. In their new life, adventures abound in this world, in their new second life.... more>>

The release will be once a week to every two weeks on Wednesday.

Trigger Warning: Though it won't be common, there is gore present every so often in the story. I will be trying to not go into detail, but it will still occur. As such this is your warning for it occurring in the story, you have been warned. <<less

Swordsmasters,
Beings that have attained unrivaled power with the sword.... more>>

They live, eat, sleep, and die with their swords.

Swordsmaster Nova was one such being, fated to die on the battlefield with his sword. However, one faithful encounter with the Hero's party changed his life forever.

He learned friendship,
Camaraderie,
And he learned how to love.

Yet, fate is cruel. In the final battle against the Demon king, he sacrificed himself so that his friends can escape.

Five years after his death, he is reborn as a baby; the grandson (and later, granddaughter) of an Otherworlder; a child of a prestigious Swordsmen family—with all his previous life's memories intact.

Will he spend his new chance at life like before, rolling around desperately on the battlefield?
Will he leave his past life behind and make new connections?
Will he try to contact his retired comrades?
Or will he do all of those above?

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New chapter every 2-3 days
(GB will be in chapter 13)
Discord: https://discord.gg/sDtu2dHr4v
NOTE: However much early chapters might lead you to believe otherwise, this is not a light-hearted adventure.

Old Cover art by Dotturndot. Check out his story here: https://www.scribblehub.com/series/526260/half-a-demon-lords-journey/

New Cover Art by @Purplehorn on Twitter (or X if you're a big dummy) <<less

August’s life purpose was twofold. One; create Living Weapons. And two; raise Living Weapons. Ever since that fateful day ten years go, August had spent every minute of every day dedicated to these two singular goals. With his plate constantly filled to the brim, he didn’t have much room to think about anything else, and if it were up to him he would’ve kept it that way. Unfortunately, life had other plans, as evidenced by the fact that it had been two years since he’d managed to create a Living Weapon, the longest it had ever taken him, and his eldest daughter has only seemed to have gotten bolder about a certain subject a bit... more>> too close to his secrets for comfort.

Hello and Merry Christmas! This is a fanfic of September Swords I’ve been dedicated to for longer than I usually am.
The premise is a mix of for want of a nail with a certain event having much earlier, and an expansion of the world and characters that I found interesting. September Swords is basically a blacksmith overworked trans mom (of living weapon girls) in a fantasy world, and I really want to dig deep into that vibe. The rest I can’t stay without spoiling September Swords so read that! Other stuff is loosely planned, especially since SS isn’t close to done.
https://www.scribblehub.com/series/896052/september-swords/ <<less

Toni Mars found himself in a completely new world hanging down with a rope around his neck. A mysterious voice told him he has... more>> become a Traveler. However, with no idea how he got there and occupying the body of another person, he must discover the reasons his life is in danger. He quickly realized the only way to protect himself is to become powerful. But in a place where getting stronger means modifying your DNA and dealing with forces as old as the world, one wrong step can end it all. <<less

Short synopsis: A rock explores an apocalyptic world of magic and monsters as she kills things and has babies.... more>>

Discord: https://discord.gg/SRdW9T6UJu

Opal wakes up to a new life.
She fights and grows stronger, her thick skin keeping her unhurt in situations others would find lethal or at least troubling.
How will she approach this new life of enjoyable fighting and troublesome sexual situations?
Is she getting fat again? She probably ate too much delicious monster meat you say? She doesn't eat and monster meat is gross.
Strange.

What to expect:
A light-hearted look at dark situations.
A system with leveling, skills and magic.
Lots of combat focusing on effects more than detail.
Povs showing different, varied perspectives.
Opal making lots of babies.

Content Warning:
It won't let me include more than 25 tags so I picked the ones most relevant or important to the telling of the story.
This means many sexual tags were left out and due to the nature of the story you may want to know in advance some of the things planned for the story in the future.
Opal will be going a lot of places, meeting a lot of different types of people including evil bad guys who will add to her growing list of children.

Some of the planned events include but are not limited to:
Forced Marriages
Cheating
Rape
Incest
Possible NTR(Haven't decided yet)
BDSM
Blackmail
Slavery

If I ever do upload a chapter with NTR content I will tag it at the start of the chapter.

What not to expect: Soul destroying in depth depictions of the heavier subjects even if they are present in the novel. Expect them to happen but not for them to break the protagonist or the reader. I want to make my novel fun to read. Probably. <<less

Ren, a commoner at the academy, receives a novel about his school, As Ren continued reading, he couldn't help but feel a creeping sense of... more>> dread. Was there more to this novel than mere fiction? Were the parallels he found a mere coincidence, or was there something darker at play? <<less

"There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory which states that this has already happened."
... more>> -Douglas Adams-

A Gen X man dies and gets thrown into the DC universe. He is well read in all manners of comics as well as in other mediums. He doesn't know everything and he doesn't know what to do. See his adventures as he find his way in this crazy new world.

Note: This isn't a power fantasy where guy beats everyone, solves all problems and gets laid with every single woman he interacts with.
Pls comment your suggestions and valid constructive criticisms. Hope you enjoy.
P.S this is just a hobby so the schedule of release is only once a week, Toodles. <<less

The world that was cast into ruin with few settlements standing while crime runs rampant. Our extremely unlucky protagonist wakes up in a cage without any understanding of the world around him. Outside is an unimaginable world compared to the one he’s used to. A world of scraping by, a world of sand and ash, a world broken by a cruel, mysterious force. ... more>>

Everyone in this world struggles to find a light for their life, a meaning to survive, and some of them can’t find it. Most just struggle with their insignificant victories in their small government allotted apartment. Some struggle against the things that try to keep the surface barely livable.

This novel is still in its early stages, so make sure to be kind and if you want to chill, get alerted when the novel gets updated, and get earlier versions and releases, join the discord! ---> https://discord.gg/NYSDfRnnzK <<less

Oh, to be unreachable...... more>>

After a decade of reconstruction Flammin had gone through to become as powerful as those who destroyed her home, the Relic Queen Nike takes the former living paintbrush to complete the final stages of her training: flying. For a small moment, Flammin had an epiphany of Nike, the divine living trident and mentor who bonded with her throughout the rigors of her transformation into what she is now.

This short story is part of my worldbuilding xenofiction project, World of Relics. This project encompasses a world of living objects and relics that came to rise shortly after the Inversion Event, an event that killed both mortals and their gods, stole their souls, and remade them into living objects. You can see more about this project here: worldofrelics.carrd.co

Since this is the first story I published online, critique is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Altostratus will be also uploaded to Tumblr, Writersky, RoyalRoad, ScribbleHub, Deviantart, and World of Relics' WorldAnvil. Look for my name: Penwrythe! <<less

Eden is the most beautiful being in existence.
That's it...... more>>

Could Moe save the world? Or would Moe end it?
(Slow start, not a normal isekai.)
[Also being posted on Royal Road.] <<less

The person who always stayed behind the shadows of his all rounder friend, suddenly got the interest of an otherworldly beauty?... more>>

And not only that, the girl happened to be a vampire?

And to add fuel to the fire, the vampire is going yandere over a person who always thought himself as a MOB?

'Eh...its not be with protag aura...why are you coming near me. I just want to live with my solitary!'

'If Kei-kun wishes, then my name is solitary from now on~'

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A/N:- Sorry for the cringe description but I have my story would entertain you. <<less

Kill. Consume. Survive. ... more>>

Ren Kageyama was reincarnated into a new world with nothing but the clothes on his back. Without any special powers or skills he survives day by day, until he stumbles across an ancient and deadly weapon - the sword of one-thousand teeth, Stigma. After touching it he is bound together with the spirit who inhabits the blade and pressed into servitude.

If he wishes to prevent his soul from being consumed by her power - he must satiate her hunger by destroying powerful enemies and devouring them. With a blade held to his neck and knights of order pursuing him relentlessly, he must survive in a harsh world and gather strong allies. Will he find a way to abate his fate?

[Contains sexual content, strong language, harem content, gore and violence.]

Support my writing at patreon.com/deadshin for 10 advanced chapters!

The wonderful new cover art was created by liilica, who can be found on Fiverr! <<less

Will start publishing on Royalroad.com as well... more>>

Seventeen-year-old Zanetor visits his sick mother in the hospital after a long absence, only to witness a chilling encounter. A mysterious man hidden in a thick overcoat steals his mother's soul, leaving her deathly ill. Consumed by confusion and rage, Zanetor confronts the man, but an explosion rips through the building, ending his life.

Zanetor awakens in a strange desert, his memory wiped clean. Haunted by other-worldly creatures that relentlessly pursue him, he struggles to survive in this hostile environment. Lost and unaware of the events that led him here, he is driven by a deep-seated need for answers.

In this mysterious land filled with both desolation and beauty, Zanetor encounters a young man named Edem. Edem possesses a spell that unlocks Zanetor's forgotten memories. Together, they embark on a perilous journey to retrieve Zanetor's mother's stolen soul.

As Zanetor's memories return, he unravels the truth about his mother's demise and the identity of the malevolent man responsible. With each revelation, Zanetor's determination intensifies, and he discovers latent powers within himself. Meanwhile, Edem grapples with his own troubled past, striving to redeem himself through aiding Zanetor.

As they traverse the treacherous spirit realm and encounter both allies and adversaries, Zanetor and Edem delve deeper into a world infused with strange magic. Guided by the shards of his fragmented memories, Zanetor uncovers the path to the enigmatic soul thief.

Join Zanetor and Edem on their quest for redemption and the recovery of stolen souls in a world where every step is fraught with danger and every revelation brings them closer to a truth that could change their lives forever!

-I'll try as much as possible to update regularly <<less