Mild mannered engineer Alex Wagner couldn't believe his luck. He was dating the gorgeous Alice Adelman, his dream girl. Alice is sweet, caring, and an... more>> all-around perfect girlfriend. There's just one problem: she's a cold-blooded assassin that murders men after sleeping with them! <<less

Mark's content relationship with Elizabeth takes a turbulent turn when his past love, with whom he had a bitter history, returns to town. Elizabeth feels threatened, especially since the former flame is now in their class. Complicating matters, the returning ex is dealing with a deteriorating relationship of her own. Mark finds himself navigating the consequences and additional challenges that ensue.... more>>

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DISCLAIMER:

This work contains MATURE CONTENT. Reader discretion is advised. The author acknowledges the potential for OFFENSIVE material and encourages readers to approach the text with an open mind, understanding its FICTIONAL nature. This book is intended for mature audiences, and the author takes NO RESPONSIBILITY for individual interpretations or reactions. <<less

Madelyn Taylor thinks she's nothing special. She's just trying to get through boarding school one day at a time. But after many strange occurrences, sleeplessness,... more>> daydreams and particularly violent hayfever; she realises not all is what it seems. Her eccentric Aunt, friends and unassuming allies help her through a challenging time in her life that has nothing to do with being a teenager; but something else entirely. <<less

Celestial Elves, a race of Celestial beings, bargained with the world leaders of Earth to not destroy the planet if they could offer them an appreciable number of prisoners as compensation for not destroying their world.... more>>

The leaders gathered around and agreed to their terms. After all, what could be better than such a deal. These were just a bunch of cutthroat criminals and misfits.

A thorn to the society at large. The world leaders would be glad to let these bands of miscreants leave their homeland as soon as possible.

And so a deal was struck with the Celestial beings, with the inhabitants of the world at large oblivious to this knowledge except for the world leaders of course.

A total of 80,000 criminals charged with a death sentence would be enough to placate the Celestials urge for destruction.

And here’s where our protagonist comes into play.

Ace Tempest, an eighteen year old undergraduate, was incarcerated for the murder of his father who in turn was at fault for the domestic violence he implements while at home.

Thrown into a prison facility just like the rest of the criminals, Ace had no choice but to take part in this survival game where players who suffered in-game deaths would surely follow a similar fate in real life.

But that wasn't all, since the players were in another world, the inhabitants of Earth had already forgotten the players even existed. Now what will he do since both his mother and sister had forgotten all about him?

Will he strive to win the 1,000,000,000 dollar reward or will something totally unexpected occur to him in the game.

If you don't wanna miss it then come and join the fun. Thanks.

[[ Warning!! Contains Gore.]]

Please, all events that occurred in this novel is completely fictional. Any name or event that may or might have occurred in real life is completely coincidental.

Moreover the Earth here isn't the real one but more like a parallel world.

Warning!! No incest or something related to it here.

More Warning!!:- English isn't my native language so please try to understand that some words may sound weird but I'll try my best to keep it at a minimum.

WHAT TO EXPECT: Insane skill leveling system-- Weak to strong protagonist-- Crafting abilities-- Action -- Adventure --Comedy (this is a big lie, I suck at this) -- Slice of life -- Romance (Another lie!! I'm not really good at this. Don't believe this tag!!) -- Light (Few Chapters) -- Dark (Only keeps growing) -- Power Couple -- Clingy lover -- No harem --Handsome and Hard-working Protagonist -- Beautiful and strong female lead -- Wanted Protagonist and players -- God-like- beings -- Elves -- Orcs -- Mutants -- Dinosaurs -- Zombies -- Heartwarming -- Mermaids -- Expect the Unexpected.

What?! You wanted more? Then read the novel.

Release rate- One chapter per day.

PS:- The novel cover doesn’t belong to me. If you’re the owner and you want me to remove it, just let me know. Thanks. <<less

"Don't open the closet. Something hungry is inside."... more>>

Jacob wakes up in an apartment he does not recognize, with no memory of who he is or how he got there. His only clues come from a frustratingly carefree roommate, a police investigation into a string of disappearances, and a single warning: don't open the closet.

The more Jacob searches for answers, the more reality twists and turns around him. Time loops, the world reshapes itself, and every choice he makes feels like a step towards something he should not remember.

Because some doors don’t just hide secrets. They protect us from them. <<less

Ever since I was a little boy I always wanted to stand on top of the world.... more>>

I always felt like if anyone could do it properly, it would be me.

But can one man really conquer the entire world? All seven continents under 1 name?

No one has. I will

Am I the savior?
Or am I simply the Anti-Christ?

This is a story about ideology and morality. About the people who build movements and the people who get consumed by them.

This Book is “my” first step towards building "Nirvana". "My perfect world." <<less

"To live is to suffer, to survive is to find some meaning in the suffering."... more>>

-Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche

Apathetic Futaba is a teenager with no happiness in her life. At school she finds herself a target of bullying after saving her classmate, and at home she is constantly abused by her father, a serial killer. Eternally bored and lacking in joy, she considers committing suicide.

That is, until the girl she rescued informs her of a way to relieve stress, a game called Dregs Game. Once Futaba joins the game and finds herself tasked with killing a complete stranger for money, she is introduced to a new world of murder and violence, and experiences a joy she never thought she'd feel for the first time in her life.

Inspired by the manga 'Duds Hunt' by Tsutsui Tetsuya.

{Note: Dropped. It's a shit story I made just to vent some pent up stuff during a dark time. Writing scenes of torture and brutal violence is pretty refreshing though, so I may or may not try and do a remake in the future where I take it more seriously. Still, don't get your hopes up.} <<less

Welcome to a world of steam and steel, where aesthetics take the spotlight over anything else. My imagination is dark and sometimes too far from... more>> reality; it still has an underlying sense that will make you feel at ease even if things get weird or gory- which they often do in my stories! With this first novel under my belt (I'm sure there'll be more), 'me' the talented author promises short reads with intriguing worlds steeped deep within their lore—and maybe some murder alongside those train wrecks ;) <<less

On Halloween, a coven’s party accidentally set off a spree of transformations across the world… but long before that, there was a Texas Ranger who confronted, but was cursed by a nasty native spirit for nearly two centuries. (Based off of the events in “Monster Mash — a TG Mixtape” by various authors and edited by Trismegistus Shandy: http://www.tgstorytime.com/viewstory.php?sid=4838 )... more>>

Written by MrSimple
Edited by Trismegistus Shandy <<less

*Do note that I'm learning as I write, and will edit the summary and chapters as I go. I'll post an AN at the start... more>> of the chapters if I edit any chapters, but don't expect anything to stay consistent. How this will turn out to be at the end, is how it will remain. Until then, anything could change.
So here we are, in another story.
Like many other stories out there, my story isn't much different.
I died. Met ROB. Got cheats. And reincarnated.
Then I died again.
And Again.
And Again.
And... Again.
By the time I died the fourth time, I had enough.
This time, I'm going to do it right. And enjoy life, the way it was meant to be.
...I'll just ignore the those screams of, a lady(?), shouting for help outside. A damsel in distress situation is one of the most used xianxia plots and I'm definitely not falling for that.
And I'm definitely not getting involved in that crazy Weed Cult, nada. But why do they pray to portraits that kinda look like me? Hmm, must be my imagination.
Also, would someone please tell that certain space organization, with a name that definitely doesn't include NA-.. whatever, to stop interfering with my WiFi?
And that flying squid over there. Stop squirting those gooey substances over my house!
....... I JUST WANTED PEACE!! BUT I DISCOVERED... PEACE WAS NEVER AN OPTION!
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A/N: I just wanted to write another story to burn some stress. Don't take this seriously, coz I don't know when I'm going to just stop writing. I'd start writing seriously from late December, probably after Christmas, but till then, whatever story, or chapter I post, just take it that I'll probably won't be updating them again anytime soon.
P.S.: The synopsis is slightly misleading, but I wanted to write a japanese-style synopsis so here we are. I'll change it later when my mood allows me to, but don't have any expectations.
P.S.S.: Grammar, spelling mistakes, etc... You people are welcome to point them out. And maybe even suggest some new and interesting plot. Criticism of any kind is welcome. I'm kinda looking forward to those 'harsh' reviewers, wondering when they'd trash-talk my work. (I'm definitely NOT an M.)
P.S.S.S.: The cover is not mine, so feel free to pm me if you want it down. And the usual bla bla bla....
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Aidan Burns, a member of Baltimore's supernatural scene, returns from a work conference to an ongoing series of murders.... more>>

Clearly, there is a serial killer on the loose – which is not Aidan's problem per se, but a definite cause for concern, seeing that the exsanguinated state of the victims seems to implicate his own faction.

Authorities seem to be on the case though, and Aidan has other things to deal with – like the challenges of online dating.

A chance encounter over at the National Aquarium might just make it his problem however. <<less

City of Fury
Hiroto Nishida, a seasoned veteran of Tokyo's special operations police, is on the verge of leaving behind a life of danger to... more>> honour the promise he made to his wife, Rina: a peaceful life and a family of their own.
But on the night of their wedding anniversary, everything shatters. An unseen enemy, driven by vengeance, takes from him what he loves most, leaving behind a macabre warning.
Now, torn between grief and rage, Hiroto is pulled back into a world of shadows, mafias and secrets, where every lead could be a trap and every ally a potential betrayer.
The city never sleeps... and neither will he, until he finds the one responsible.
In City of Fury, justice and vengeance blur into one, and the price of the truth may be higher than Hiroto is willing to pay. <<less

Rue Vargaz is detective, and he is bored. Due to the lack of new cases, he found himself stuck in paper work. But that will... more>> change when a new series of murder happened in the Bay Area. However, a horrifying truth will slap Rue that this is not just a simple case of serial killing. <<less

The feared Under House, a guild of assassins, is swept away in a night of fire and destruction. Hell is unleashed upon the ancient walls of Lord Under's mansion, orchestrated by Chortyum, an imposing steampunk cyborg knight of the Alehaxios Inquisition. As the flames consume everything, the few surviving housekeepers-assassins struggle for their survival.
After the end, after the fall of their house, of their burning world, only revenge remains for them.... more>>

What started with fire will end with blood.

Check the glossary for more information on the characters and lore.

Author's Note:
This short story is my entry for the Cynthell's LOTQ Writing Contest.
https://forum.scribblehub.com/threads/lotq-writing-contest.19322/
To participate in this contest, one must adhere to the theme of "After the End" and not exceed a certain word count.
I used the Cyberpunk tag since the Steampunk tag is not present. I hope it will be inserted soon.
"After The Fall of The Under House" is a short story of about 10k words divided into five chapters.
If it proves successful, I may decide to expand and continue it.
Please, if you enjoyed the story, leave a like or a comment to help me in the contest competition. I thank you in advance for reading.

I dedicate this story to Cynthell and Megumi who through the interactions I had with them inspired me in writing it. <<less

Novem is a god eater and that cute little bunny god is going to be a delicious treat. Or so he thinks

“A job that stinks, a noble with unknown intentions and a monster in the shadows.”... more>>

Gunnar has lived under the radar his entire life, yet when he’s approached with a suspiciously well paying job, the mercenary can’t help but be curious. 

Armed with nothing but a rusted gun and a pocketful of shrapnel, Gunnar’s about to get involved in something way above his paygrade. 

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A bit more detail about the setting: A Pocketful of Shrapnel is set in Juniper City. One of many megacities that make up part of an even greater megacity known as the Ring. The Ring circumnavigates the entire globe upon the equator of a tidally locked planet that humanity settled on centuries ago. 

Juniper City is a culture of cruel nobles on top and violent gangs below. Mercenaries sit somewhere in the middle, most take onthe mantle as its the only way for them to survive. Some rise to be stars akin to celebrities, some never make it past their first job. Gunnar sits happily near the bottom, yet always alive and always working. This tale follows Gunnar Vaen as he takes on a job that'll change his life and the life of the city that he lives in.

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A bit more detail about the book: This is a cyberpunk novel with an attempt at a light sprinking of grimdark, inspired by Necromunda and as you may have guessed, Cyberpunk 2077. I am slowly editing the story with advice and feedback, so always grateful to hear more!

This is the first book in the setting of The Ring and the first book in the series that follows Gunnar Vaen. I have the second book in the works too, a very basic first draft done and another book in the setting but following a different character.

Real cover is currently on the way! Yay! <<less

A strange radio signal was received 3 days ago by a U.S. Navy Sub. Ever since, the Submersible has gone dark and all attempts to... more>> reach it has failed.
This is the story of the last two surviving members <<less

With the discovery of his son, Romeo is now bound to Halo. Thinking that he could patch things up with him was a mistake as life had its obstacles for the couple, especially with their past always coming and going.... more>>

Halo struggles with coming to terms with his miscarriage and with Romeo in their lives. He feels he can shut down at any minute.

Mason, who recovered from his near death, finds out that he had two possible fathers. One was his biological and the other, has a son who is more than interesting.

Will the two boys become friends with future developments as they grow older, or do they become enemies as their fathers are?

Struggling with love all his life, Niam finally lets go and lives for himself. Giving up the children he loved with all his heart and giving birth to another that might not be Justin’s or Anthony’s?

What troubles, heart-warming moments and deception lie ahead for the characters of Under the Influence and who will Inherit this Influence? <<less

"You get a call, you kill the guy I want and you get paid. But remember... There's always competition."... more>>

In a paradise world full of drugs, sex, human trafficking, and other unspeakable acts known to man. Follow the story of Shinku Masanobu in this cold world she is trying to survive. <<less

Legendary mercenary Ashley Summers has survived betrayal, addiction, war, and multiple assassination attempts.
Then he is trapped in a hotel room by a supernatural blood pact with three dangerously competent disasters.
Hart is a beautiful, hypervigilant surveillance specialist. Kyle is a knife-wielding killer who dreams of cooking for the people he loves. Ben is an explosives expert with no filter and an increasingly flexible definition of heterosexuality.
What begins as forced proximity becomes shared beds, buried secrets, emotional-support peanuts, and a bond none of them are willing to lose.
When they are finally freed, the four men could walk away.
Instead, they buy a house together.
Now Summers must survive domestic polycule chaos, trauma recovery,... more>> military-issued sex education, and the terrifying possibility that his disasters might truly choose him forever.

A darkly comedic supernatural polyamorous romance featuring found family, trauma recovery, obsessive devotion, consent-focused kink, lethal cinnamon rolls, domestic chaos, and one terrifying mercenary who says “fuck off” when he really means “I love you.” <<less

An embittered, no-nonsense cop finds an unlikely ally in his pursuit of a depraved killer. But what starts like any other job soon steers him... more>> into a realm of madness and unspeakable evils … and perhaps a reckoning with his own identity. <<less

Following the lead of the bloodied corpse bride, those with a defined soul who suffered at the hands of the leading personalities heeded the decree.... more>>

Cover art by: the_nerd.artist <<less

Detective Pete Gibbons needs a break to recharge, but life has other plans for him. A nagging Ex, overloading work, and a sociopath taking out... more>> his rage on the upper crust. No rest for the wicked. <<less

Professional fake medium Cam, who spends her days educating people on how to see through fraud, tries to convince a home invader that she has... more>> real psychic powers in a desperate bid to stay alive. <<less

In the shadow-drenched alleys of a London not found on any map, a predator walks—a creature of the night whose thirst is never slaked. They call him "The Rose Killer," a name whispered in fear by those who find his calling card, a single black rose, lying beside the lifeless victims of his insatiable hunger.... more>>

In this gothic historical thriller, the ordinary world of Robert and Ellen Bernard is turned inside out as they take in a lodger whose enigmatic presence brings a chilling change to their mundane existence.

Every creak of the floorboards, every rustle of the curtains, every flicker of candlelight teases the senses, drawing you closer to the heart of a mystery that gnaws at the soul. <<less