Elizabeth Gray has just lost her job, as she walks slowly in the rain, wondering how she will pay for her sister's medicine a glimmer of hope shines down on her.
In the gutter is a discarded raffle ticket for 'Vight', a popular gaming store. Wishing to prolong having to see and disappoint her younger sister, she decides to visit the store.
Despite the looks she garners for her ragged appearance she wins the 3rd prize: A copy of the newest VR game, 'Everlast Online', set to be released the following day and a high-end 'Voyager' visor to play it with.
ELO is the newest leap in gaming technology as a game rendered entirely by... more>> an AI known as GAIA, supposedly containing endless possibilities and adventure. But what catches Liz's eye is how the Unified World Bank (UWB) has agreed upon its in-game currency having IRL value, presenting a money making opportunity for her.
Liz decides to take advantage of the opportunity and plans to enter the game in hopes of making enough money for her sister to live happily.
But after a series of random lucky moments Liz finds herself quickly gaining power in this new world.

In her quest for a comfortable life, will Elizabeth become one of the strongest players within Everlast Online?

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When he opened his eyes, he found himself in a desolate, abandoned, and cold world.... more>>

After exhausting all available resources, he finally discovered a way to escape, but at a tremendous cost. He had lost his ability to speak, hear, and move properly.

His unusual behavior led to several misunderstandings among the residents of Beach City. He couldn't understand why and how things had gone so wrong.

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This story is a slice of life, so the pace is slow. This is my first story, be patient with me.

Formalities: The cover is made with AI; I don't own Steven Universe; I'm using GPT to fix any mistakes. <<less

Change hurts. Hurt changes.... more>>

Seven years ago, the Frozen Flame brought magic to Earth—but not to Dalton, who gained only scars. Now a lonely shut-in, “Ezzen” has resigned himself to an online life of secondhand magic, dabbling in magical theory and fanboying over the Spire and its superhuman Vaetna, the paragons of this new era.

So when fate splinters and magic finds him, it’s the best day of his life—and the worst, as he suddenly becomes a resource in the cold war over control of magical power. From paramilitary organizations to Flame-worshipping cults to incandescent magical girls, the forces of the world sense the ripples and close in.

Worse, his escape exposes the awful secret of the Flame, the thing quietly omitted from all the theory: that instead of the apotheosis he’s dreamt of, the reality of being a flamebearer is cruel and twisted, the bloody path of monsters. And some of those monsters are so very similar to the Vaetna he idolizes.

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Sunspot is a webserial about transformation, identity, and pain. It features a mix of slice-of-life drama with lifelike characters, political maneuvering in a rich alt-Earth setting, and covert magical warfare using a complex magic system.

It is inspired by Katalepsis, The Wandering Inn, and sadly Worm. It also has Bioshifter vibes, allegedly, but I haven't read it.

General content warnings (these go untagged per-chapter):
- Dysphoria
- Gore (violent & medical)
- Body horror
- Kidnapping
Additional CWs will be listed at the top of chapters when relevant.

Also on Royalroad: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/94582/sunspot
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Status: Main story completed + Extras ongoing
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Returning with accolades after securing victory for his empire, Great General Ning Wei is faced with the arduous task of dealing with the imperial court and its petty schemes. As frustration over his situation mounts, the prestigious Yan household offers an unexpectedly favorable alliance.... more>>

Ning Wei finds himself intrigued by the young head of his newly-allied household, Yan Yixuan. But Yan Yixuan’s words seem to have hidden meanings and his behavior with Ning Wei too indulgent for an ally. After schemes are concocted and hurdles passed, will the great general finally find the answers he seeks from the one who waylaid him?
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While establishing the pact between their households—

Yan Yixuan: I will protect and support your household for you. Any injustice done unto you will be as if done unto me, and any favors you owe will now be mine to repay. Do you agree that you will show me the same regard?

Ning Wei: ……

Why does it sound like a marriage vow?! No, he's thinking too much.

Ning Wei: Yes, I agree.

Yan Yixuan smiles brilliantly as if having obtained something priceless.

Ning Wei, inwardly: Why do I feel like I just signed over my soul? I must be imagining things again…

Yan Yixuan, inwardly: I can finally be close to my Ah-Ning! Let’s see who will dare to bully him now.

The other court officials: We don’t dare, we don’t dare!

Soon, the entire capital is flooded with the news of their flamboyant courting (the oblivious Ning Wei: Our flamboyant what?!) and then blinded with their shameless displays of affection (the smitten Ning Wei: I’ve been corrupted by a certain irresistible little fox).

The bullied officials: If that demon of a duke told us his intentions earlier, would we have offended the general?! Great General, forgive our insolence!

Ning Wei, looks at his lover: Did you do something for me behind my back again?

Yan Yixuan: *smiles innocently*

Ning Wei, chuckles and rubs his head affectionately: Cheeky little fox. <<less

Infected by a mysterious evil and abandoned by his village, Lem is at death's doorstep when the Goddess takes pity on him and bestows a life simulator! He may die once, twice, three times, but if he simulates a thousand lifetimes, can’t he find a way to live?... more>>

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First entry in the 'Goddess' Shared Universe.
Second entry: Ultimate Farmer's Paradise (not a sequel, stories will have overlapping characters at the end)

Advance Chapters at: patreon.com/StarvingWriter
Discord Server: https://discord.gg/MXKEBqr6 <<less

After a serious illness almost killed her several years ago, Mari has only been kept alive thanks to a local witch who casted an enchantment... more>> on her lungs, but what happens when the witch decides to move away? What does Mari have to do in order to maintain the enchantment on her own? What will she learn about herself in the process? How will it affect the complex situation going on between her and her lifelong best friend? A slice of life story about magic, suffering, and unwavering devotion. <<less

Ming Quan has been put under a terrible curse, one that will claim his life after seven days of suffering. There is only one way to escape this fate, and that is to be mated to a beast of the Silver Serpent Clan. The cold and aloof Yin Xue is just such a beast and has been under the service of the prestigious Ming family for millennia. If ordered, he will have no choice but to take the young master of the Ming household as his mate.... more>>

But refusing to take advantage of Yin Xue in such a way even for the sake of saving himself, Ming Quan instead prepares to live a leisurely life until his death. However, as Yin Xue takes care of Ming Quan during his final days, will the frost in his heart finally melt? <<less

Lilith Von Allistar has a singular goal she pursues with the fervor of a mad scientist. Immortality. She wants to see the end of the world as she knows it. See what the end of all humanity is like. She wants to see civilizations rise and fall with the times. ... more>>

Most of all she wants to see humans develop. Ever since she was a child she always wanted to know what it would be like at the end of the human race. Will they become deities? Creating their own universes and controlling the power of the sun with metal spheres like some of the history books attest they could.

Will humanity crash and burn before the finish line? If so how and why? Before everything is destroyed, Lilith wants to learn everything the world has to offer.

She wants to learn every skill, have every experience at least once and ideally interact with all the greatest figures of humanity. For that reason Lilith cannot die. She refuses to die.

Yet now she finds herself embroiled in a succession dispute between her siblings. Their fight over some gaudy chair is enough to endanger her life and that's too important to lose.

Yet Lilith finds herself in a pool of her own blood soon after the conflict starts. She was weak. Born with the curse of albinism Lilith can do nothing as she is murdered.

Lilith wasn't satisfied yet. She still needed to survive. She claws and scrapes at the floor leaving bloody hand-prints in her wake as she desperately tries to think of a solution. Any solution will do. She doesn't care what she has to become. She will see everything this world has to offer.

Which is when she's given a second chance. Upon her death she is contacted by Cognitionis a supposed sub-routine of some system. It notifies her and the rest of humanity that the isekAI project has finally begun to enter it's final stages.

Lilith is reborn as everything she wanted to be. Now she's strong, she's immortal and she's the progenitor of vampires. Lilith soon realizes she will need all the helpers she can get. She doesn't mind sharing immortality so long as she gets to see it all herself.

These new instincts though. Blood being the most delectable meal she ever ate and having the smell of a 5 star restaurant is fine by her. Why is her vampire side so arrogant and prideful though? What happened to never spending on vanity? Why is bowing her way out of a situation suddenly not an option? Lilith never cared about appearances or pride or 'the good of the race'. Why is she now forced to consider such things when they make staying out of trouble remarkably more difficult?

Even as a walking corpse Lilith can't just peacefully watch the world progress. The succession conflict is far from over, new forces are emerging and Lilith is apparently one of them. She'd do anything to survive yet her instincts tell her she should never bow to anyone, make a show of how powerful she is and spread her kind across the world like a plague.

She must now protect her immortal life, appease these new instincts and make sure she doesn't miss important events along humanity's journey. She doesn't want to be too distracted or this will have all been for naught. <<less

THIS STORY HAS BEEN STUBBED AND IS NOW ON AMAZON! (https://www.amazon.com/author/dmrhodes)
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[I was reincarnated in a fantasy world as the manifestation of absolute void — the Black Knight, and my goal is to return the destitute, sickly, youngest-born princess, who is kind of a loser, to her throne because it beats doing nothing]
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War rages across the continent as a foreign power sets foot on the soil of the nation beneath the glow of strange starlight. Emptiness fills the eyes of people everywhere as their faces become as hard as the loveless hearts hidden within them. Those who are not involved in the war effort can only do their best to survive on... more>> the fringes for the time being.

One of these people is the exiled, youngest princess of the nation, the ill Acacia Odofredus Krone, who lives forgotten in destitute squalor as an abject failure, being not even capable enough to become a low ranking adventurer. An equally lost soul, reborn from another world, suddenly finds himself reincarnated at her side as the powerful manifestation of a creature of old prophecy; der Schwarze Ritter — the Black Knight.

Together, faced with the pressures of the horrific war, dire poverty, Acacia’s fatal sickness, and the looming threat of her noble bloodline hanging heavy over them, the two of them are forced onto a journey to find a way to live together, fighting their way out from the lowest shadows of forgottenhood in order to reach the pinnacle of either of their dreams — a life that feels like anything more than total emptiness.
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[litRPG] [Isekai] [Reborn in Another World] [Power Struggle] <<less

I was transmigrated into the frail Princess that died because of a chronic illness.
She had only one dying wish; that someone would replace her so that her family wouldn't have to deal with her dying so young. ... more>>

In the original timeline, the princess died young, and the royal family were filled with sorrow. Now, taking over the body of the princess, her body is completely healed and I can enjoy a lavish lifestyle while being blessed with a loving family!

But why does everyone think I'm still dying?!

Slice of life / Misunderstanding story

(New chapters each Tuesday and Saturday) <<less

For as long as anyone can remember, humans have been preyed upon by Harbingers, living nightmares which devour dreams and passions and souls, and defended by Keepers. These children alone hold the gift of magic, the wild and wondrous ability to impose emotions over reality and empower their frail bodies with the splendor of their souls. Under their protection, humanity was able to survive and thrive.... more>>

While modern Keepers have come to enjoy a social position somewhere between celebrities and religious idols, very few accept the mantle simply to be a hero. The Messengers of the Goddess Claiasya, spirits charged with awakening the magic in suitable souls, promise that Keepers who consume and purify enough Harbingers will obtain the power to change themselves or the world in nearly any way they wish.

It’s for this purpose that Liadain Shiel, a young girl born terminally ill, throws herself into life as a Keeper when her opportunity comes, hoping against hope to rewrite her fate and save her life while she still can.

But magic wants its wielders to grow and change, not simply continue living, and the secrets swimming beneath the sea and behind the sky have lives and designs of their own.

Nowhere Stars is an ongoing fantasy-horror web novel about traumacore magical girls, nightmares clothed in ribbons and lace, alienation from reality, and broken children twisting the world into whatever shape they must to make their dreams come true.

This is a mirror of Nowhere Stars' home site, located here: https://nowherestars.net/
Updates will be posted at the same time, currently every other Wednesday.

Please be aware that my writing trends quite dark and disturbing. If you're looking for more detailed content warnings, there's a list that should be considered to apply to the story as a whole here: https://nowherestars.net/content-warnings/

Discord: https://discord.gg/UPYYpcvfqX
Topwebfiction: https://topwebfiction.com/listings/nowhere-stars/ <<less

Park Taekyun suffered every day after his sub-gender was revealed but with all the bad that happened, one good came out of it and that was in the form of his bundle of joy, his son Yule but unfortunately, life always knew how to mess with him and threatened to take his son.... more>>

With no other choice, he had to seek out his son's father who was also known as a walking lethal weapon.

The only thing he wants is to save his Dawn that cleared the gloom of from his life.

Cover art by: the_nerd.artist <<less

This is a story about the villain's rise from street rat to tyrant, and his ill-fated romance with the golden-eyed hero.... more>>

Rin the Rat is destined to be the villain, the black-hearted monster who the righteous hero must conquer. He's got a nasty bite, a filthy mouth, and a beautiful façade that hides a lethal madness. 

Fifth Lord Hwan Jun is destined to be the People's Lion, the righteous hero who must war with his heart to save the world. His healing hand and gentle temperament is the only power in the world that can tame his beloved monster.

When fate draws hero and villain together, there's an unlikely and undeniable connection. They are destined to be devoted lovers. And destined to be mortal enemies. 

This is their story. From their first meeting in the Imperial city of Hanjuyang to their final confrontation on the bloody battleground. Spanning across four nations, the realms of the living and the dead, and over twelve beautiful and painful years.

AN: I am currently doing a rewrite and update of earlier arcs.

For the most up to date version of the novel, please check it out at:
https://chrysanthemumgarden.com/novel-tl/rin/

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Book I: The Rat & The Little Lord (Current)
Book II: The Rebel & The Knight
Book III: The Tyrant & The Hero

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CW: All characters are 18 and older in this story! Please be aware that this story contains difficult themes that may be triggering to some readers. I will always post a content warning at the start of every chapter when relevant. Themes include: graphic violence, gore, physical/sexual/emotional abuse, graphic sex scenes, trauma and mental illness, personality disorders, substance abuse, drug use, self-harm & s*icide, r*pe & sexual assault, gaslighting/manipulation, domestic violence, and MANY other difficult adult themes.

Cultural Representation: This is set in a fantastical amalgamation of East Asian countries (namely Korea, Japan & China) with heavy Western/European influences. There will be names that are real and fake as well as references to various Asian cultures. I will generally only stick to East Asian cultures and references as this is my own cultural heritage. Any other culture I reference will only be done after extensive research. If you find I am stepping out of my lane in any way, please let me know.

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Cover Art: woodjabean
Check them out @ https://ko-fi.com/woodjabean

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I hate them.... more>>

I despise them.

I shall curse them all.

Those are the lingering words Kim [REDACTED] [REDACTED] felt as he took his own life. But in a cruel twist of irony, the man who chose to end his life was given anew, inside the frail body of Arianne Megen Geistein.

Now in a weak and frail body, how will he who is now Arianne, how will she love from now on? If his past he was a healthy man born into poverty, how will she who is born from wealth but is sickly, how will this new life of hers be any more different from her last one? <<less

In the year 2022, the world's first VRMMO was released to the world, and various tragedies subsequently followed. However, there were precious few of these tragedies which were told, and the so-called "Hero of Aincrad" certainly did not experience much of a tragedy, if at all.... more>>

This is the story of Amakusa Akira, a young karateka who found himself in the world of Sword Art Online and how a lighthearted adventure slowly spiraled into a living hell for him.

Disclaimer: I do not own Sword Art Online. Although I've done my best to respect the original timeline of Sword Art Online and kept most of the major events in the series untouched, there are a few creative liberties taken.

Chapters update whenever I'm not being attacked by homework. <<less

I am weak. I wasn't chosen as an incarnation. I am a thrown away sickly bastard... But you don't need to know that.
You saved... more>> me, my lady. I will choose what's the best for you, my master... Just don't throw me away, too. <<less

After a fatal accident, Kenji Oshimoto and Misumi Ishikawa are cast into the world of Rune.
Monsters, magic, and dungeons are everywhere, and those who seek fortune and fame become Adventurers.
But one dungeon stands above them all: the Spire. Reaching past the clouds, the greatest treasure in existence awaits them on the tenth floor, for it is rumored that whoever can conquer the highest level of the Spire will have a single wish granted.
Thus, as they say goodbye to Tokyo, there is no choice but to seek the one chance they have at returning home. They must throw away their inhibitions and become Adventurers, then climb to the Spire's tenth floor and claim... more>> their prize, but it will by no means be an easy journey.

For fans of KonoSuba, DanMachi, and Fairytail.
I do not own the cover artwork. <<less

Being transmigrated into her favorite trashy web novel was never in Nova's plans. It was supposed to be: medical student, Surgeon, married to some random... more>> handsome colleague, 2.5 kids, then die at 96. It was not becoming the war prisoner background character for the insane, disabled, tyrannical omega villainess of the novel.
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{I had no words as the most powerful empress in the colony's history, hands full of the blood of her enemies, crawled on the ground with half-blind, half-mad, red eyes towards me, begging me to come back.} <<less

I have seen the end of the world.
Even if I am broken and covered in curses, I will change it.

"Why did I even bother delaying this, I wonder..." I asked myself as tears silently streamed down my face, looking brokenly at the person who made my life complete.... more>>

"I wonder about that too..." He said with his usual gentle and tender expression, yet his narrow eyes were flashed with an unforgiving and cold gaze.

"Why haven't you killed yourself?"

(Cover created from Canva)

REWRITING CUZ MY IDEAS CONFLICT. AND EVERYTHING IS MESSED UP. HAHAHAHAHAA <<less

In the world of Lundeir, no creatures are known to be more powerful than the mighty and ancient Dragons. When a Dragon's scale is one day shattered, its shards scattered across the land, that power runs rampant.... more>>

For Misha, a mousefolk and dutiful guard of a forest village, life is simple and familiar. But when a stranger appears with news of something amiss in the forest, that familiarity is threatened.

[New chapters every other Friday.] <<less

Struggling artist, Alvaro Gael, cares for his young daughter all alone. He has been since the day of the accident that took his loving wife... more>> away. Scarred and broken, hope remains in the form of his little miracle, Milagros. The pueblo comes under attack by the cruel Commandante. He pits neighbor against neighbor by using their ignorance to usurp control. A beautiful demogod reveals herself in time. She tries to strengthen Alvaro's heart and hope for the future. ¿But will it be enough to see him through the turbulent path ahead? <<less

In the city of Tsukana Japan. A deadly outbreak has occurred, leading to the existence of the undead. As the city falls to chaos, Spirit... more>> and his friends must fight tooth and nail for their survival. Can they do so long enough to escape the city? Or will they all die trying?
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(Inspired by a certain virus)
A man living with a life-threatening disease finally died, but not before wishing to God that everyone else in the world feel even an inch of his pain of being isolated in a hospital room. God granted him that wish, and so... he became the first person in the world to carry the most devastating virus on Earth.... more>>

Yeah, this is a stupid idea. Of course, this is potentially and definitely offensive for some people.
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Cover is by user https://www.pixiv.net/en/users/12547265, if you wish to take the cover down, i will do so.
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I doubt you'll care about my sappy tale of woe, but sure, gather 'round. I was born into some shithole kingdom cosplaying imperial China. My career choices from my past life don’t add up—One side says “you were a doctor,” the other half's like: “nah you dealt drugs, dumbass.” In any case, I'm Malady now. Don't ask. The royal family’s dropping dead from an illness no one can cure. Not that I give a shit. Actually, never tell a soul but I do for one of 'em. ... more>>

Thaia of the Wall—the only one worth saving is sick and I owe her my life. Least I can do is use what’s in my head—dealer, doc, whatever—to save her.

Thaia tells me: “There’s ability in every disability.” Bullshit. She's coping hard. Or maybe not. Let’s find out. <<less