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

Brian Wood a university student and Yu-Gi-Oh collector is transported to another world. He can open packs and summon monsters from cards that he gets from them. Can he make a good life for himself with the help of these cards? ... more>>

Also dungeons, memes and just straight up bullshit.

This series is writing practice.
I use ygopro pack opening simulator for the pulls. <<less

Sixteen years old Sachi, along with her classmates dies in a school bus accident. But then are suddenly brought back to life in the divine realm where the Gods offer them another chance to be reborn in another world in order to restore stability in this new world of magic and swords. The only condition is that they have to form a covenant with each God, which will help them to gain a unique ability each and guide them on their journey of saving the world.... more>>

Note for readers : Please forgive me if you find the volume 1 terrific, but that was the time I started writing for the first time and it has improved considerably from volume 2 with volume 1 currently under a rewrite. So, even if you want to give a review do it after reading through atleast volume 2 or 3.
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A man tired of life on a spent, dying world dies in his recliner. When he wakes he finds a new world, untainted by the touch of man and alive with magic. In a primordial forest long abandoned by the world's inhabitants he is given a second chance to live by one of the hidden gods of the world, A Watcher. The eternal being binds him to this new world, tying his existence to the Akashic record of these lands to leave his imprint on history as he will.... more>>

Exploratory fiction with scientific magic, adult themes, juvenile humor, and a pace that oscillates between whiplash and glacial. Come watch the train wreck.

Originally posted to RR, crossposting here.
Standard Upload is Friday, however many chapters got posted there during the week, patreon updates every Friday.

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Ezekiel recognized early in life that he didn't want to follow in his parent's footsteps and spend the rest of his days as a mere farmer. No, his eyes are set on a grander stage, a place where tales of monster hunters, mighty generals, and benevolent heroes hold court — A world of Magic and mysteries.... more>>

One day, the opportunity he had been waiting for arrives. Without a second thought, Ezekiel throws himself headfirst into the adventure. However, not everything turns out to be as magical as he had dreamt it to be... <<less

In a world where everyone has system for advancing all their skills and talents, one young man for some reason can't access his system skill tree. All he can see in his opened skill window is a word "Loading..." with infinitely spinning round sign and a list of incomprehensible sentences: "Trouble shooting in progress", "Unable to find skill data library matching the assigned system name", "unable to connect to the system data library", "Activating system named: UG.....". What the hell this all supposed to mean? And how is he going to survive in a world of magic with totally useless system? Follow the story to see how he climbs up from being oppressed with the... more>> help of.....what the hell is this? Wait, what? Are they real people? Are these people sane? They all look mental! Is this hell? No! WHAT THE HELL DID I JUST SEE?! ERASE IT! ERASE IT FROM MY MEMORY! God why? Why you made me connect to this comment section!?!?!

Note: cover picture made with an AI <<less

The only places I have posted the story and allow it to exist are on RoyalRoad, Scribblehub, and my Patreon.... more>>

Jason has just turned 18 and will be finally be able to play The biggest VR game out there, NeoRealm. Using a bit of knowledge from his past (life) he wants to start his adult life with a bang. Taking the road less traveled will sound quaint compare to where he wants to go.

~NeoRealm~ the most realistic VR game to date. A Fantasy world which even after years of exploration is still mostly unknown. Want to experience the mysteries of the Arcane? Become one of the many types of Magic Users and work to improve your ranking till you can move mountains, or just flatten them if you prefer. Do you just desire to wield sheer physical power? Then train your melee skills beyond all others and decimate towns with a single swing. Or maybe you just want to know what its like to be a cat person. We have those too. Come on in and join us at 5x the speed of boring old reality (you heard us right, not your average everyday 4x time compression!). *WARNING – limited to those age 18 and up, we are not responsible for any minor losing their grasp on reality, sanity, or species <<less

A disembodied soul wakes in a void with no memory of who they used to be but still has a general knowledge of how they had lived on Earth.... more>>

The soul is approached by a primordial goddess of chaos and is asked by the goddess whether they wish to join her family. Once they became kin with the goddess they were told to travel throughout multiple worlds and get stronger.

Follow the story of Zero as he travels through familiar and unfamiliar worlds to gain strength.

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Nothing could be worse than being trapped in an urban office hellscape...... more>>

Well, except being trapped in a 'system' governed, jungle hellscape instead.

See... Calvin lived an incredibly average life. He worked at a lifestyle app company as their Senior project manager, and while the pay was nice and it had great benefits, it was a mind-numbing adventure in mediocrity. On the plus side, he got to work with his amazing best friend Amy, and went home every night to his adorable pup Freya.

Well... he did, until a 'system seed' spawned in local space and ripped him, Amy, and Freya, from their regular lives and thrust them straight into the 'System Tutorial'.

In a reality shaped by nanites, where magic is real, power is measured in levels, and slaying monsters before breakfast is just a fact of life, Calvin has one simple goal...

He and his group must learn the rules of this new system to survive the tutorial and gain power at all costs because whatever nightmare awaits them on the other side might be much, much worse than they could imagine. <<less

I was just another failure of an author, writing stories nobody read, and that never sold. Seeking to improve my writing, I read the most popular novel at that time, Solo Player, to learn what made it so popular. However, as I read this story, I couldn’t help but feel frustrated about the story’s development, which had a terrible ending.... more>>

Eventually, and quite bitterly, once I ended reading the book, I found myself transmigrated into the very world of this novel. Did I become the Protagonist? A Villain? Or perhaps even an Extra? No, it was much worse than I imagined. Because I ended up becoming the most worthless character that nobody ever cared about in the novel. A character that is often considered the motivation for the protagonist to grow stronger, but also his greatest burden.

Someone every reader hated!

“I’m the protagonist’s sister…”

However, with my knowledge of this novel's events, my worthlessness was about to change. I’ve decided to not only become the strongest but also change the story’s terrible ending!

“I won’t let you go inside a Dungeon, it’s too dangerous.”

...As long as I can get this incredibly corny and overprotective brother out of my way!

And for some reason, the Constellations won’t stop bothering me.

[The Cosmic Throne {Butterfly That Flies Across The Universe} seems interested in your tenacity!]
[She has sponsored 1000000 Plot Points and the [Demon of Calamity Transformation Technique (SS)] Skill!]

[The Cosmic Throne {Monkey that Dances in Chaos} finds your chaotic nature amusing!]
[He has thrown the [Umbral Chaos Stone Necklace (S Rank)] at you!]
[Not enough? He launched the [Immortal Heaven Peach (SSS Rank)] right on your face!]

There was something really wrong with the Constellations this time around.

[The Cosmic Throne {Jester Filled With Lies} is happy that you’re bringing despair to your victims!]
[He has gifted you the [Jester’s Last Laugh (S Rank Privilege)] and the [Master of Manipulation (SS)] Skill!]

[The Cosmic Throne {Maiden that Watches Over Nature} seems happy you’re growing stronger.]
[She has gracefully sponsored you with 2000000 Plot Points and Fully Heals All Your Wounds!]
[She has also begun to wonder if you could plant some trees for her, gifting you the [Divine World Tree Seedling (SSS Rank)]!]

[The Cosmic Throne {Warrior That Seeks Calamity} is satisfied with your battle performance but asks for more battle!]
[He has sponsored you with 500000 Plot Points and [Beheading Sword of Destruction (SSS Rank)]!]

They simply couldn’t stop gifting me things as if I were some sort of famous streamer for them.

“I am grateful, but please just leave me alone already…”

What to Expect:
- Fast-paced Action and LitRPG Progression, Skill Copy and Fusion, Crafting, with Dungeon and Other Worlds Exploration.
- Constellations based on all sorts of both Historical and Mythological figures.
- A colorful cast of side characters full of life, the original Protagonist changes and becomes a better person.
- A smart MC that abuses her knowledge of the story to become REALLY OP.
- A story that doesn't go by the script, the butterfly effect the character creates affects the story and doesn't leave it as it was supposed to be, unlike many other similar stories.
- Solo Player is of my own creation, and this novel is NOT a fanfic.

My Grammar is not the best, and I am not a native english speaker, so I'm doing my best to improve. I would appreciate anybody pointing out the mistakes.

Copyright © 2023 PancakesWitch. All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or used in any manner without the prior written permission of the copyright owner, except for the use of brief quotations in a review.
This novel is also being posted on Royal Road and Webnovel (for free). If you see it anywhere else, please let me know. Thank you. <<less

Makoto Tatsuya has been bullied in every way possible, having reached his limit he makes an extreme decision, but before his plan is put into action, an unusual event occurs throwing Makoto and everyone at school into a hostile and dangerous place, with the help of a suspicious goddess who gives Makoto the ability to steal the ability of the enemies he kills, he will use this ability to take revenge.... more>>

"Update throughout the week"

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The threat: the destruction of all life on Earth.... more>>

The agents: a young man with a system, and a military woman in charge of Bureau of Supernatural Affairs.

Albert woke up and saw a Quest waiting for him, from a [System] that had not come without reason. Its purpose was to give him power to fight an invasion of Earth at the hands of an unknown species.

One day, one step at a time. First, he must become strong.

And he is not alone. There is another: a woman of pure steel and resolve working against all odds to save humanity.

Slow start, then the pace picks up. Stakes are real. Choices matter. Characters make mistakes. Progression makes sense and no power creep. No dumb villains. No plot armor. <<less

Tetsü & kilə were odd ducks amongst the oddest ducks—Never to fit in, never to be found among the crowd that blindly followed the ways of this world...
Or the next...
14 years of crazy experiments later they, finally found a way to break out of this mundane world’s chains. In their defense babies are dumb, and for the first 3years, they had to learn to walk, eat, and poop. Not in that order! Too bad for them. The system found them and threw them into a whole new set of rules.
A million more rules..!!
Will they stay true to themselves or give excuses?
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Current updated schedule - as-of - 26-June-2023
Mon - Wed - Friday. (01-Chapter)
Average chapter length - 1700+ Words. <<less

Kyle Porter, a timid, unassuming boy, lives his life in a fog. Wake up, go to college, go home, play games, go to bed. the... more>> same routine everyday, but something is empty, hollow, about everything. The new game, Aegis Online, comes out, and with it, a chance to be someone else. Will Kyle grab this chance, or let it slip from his grasp? Only time will show the consequences of his choice, and there's no telling where it will lead... <<less

After living a life filled with hardships and suffering which ended in her ultimate sacrifice to protect her family and defeat the foes that she hated the most, Luna suddenly finds herself being brought to a white space where a God of Reincarnation quickly realizes he committed a mistake.... more>>

"Wait, you're not from Earth?! Oh, my bad!"

After being mistaken for a "good soul" due to her high positive karma count, she is reincarnated by error and given a glitched system as her only gift to explore this new world. Now, she finds herself being reincarnated as a half-elf girl named Sylph with two loving and doting parents.
However, as she grows up, she begins to find weird things...

"Why is my father just slaying a dragon leisurely?"

"Eh? My mother can heal any wound or disease?!"

"Wait! Why is my MP never running out? What's going on in here?!"

Join Sylph as she explores a new world of endless possibilities, fights against the ghosts of the past that torment her parents’ lives, discovers herself and makes good friends along the way. Who knows? Perhaps this time she’ll even save the world! <<less

Nirra was once a renowned gunsmith in a modern world. But her life takes a dramatic turn when she finds herself reborn as the daughter of a humble blacksmith in a medieval-like fantasy realm. With the help of her twin sister, Ellie, they embark on a new life together in this unfamiliar world.... more>>

Nirra's passion for firearms remains undiminished, and she decides to become an adventurer, driven by the desire to explore this enchanting yet perilous world. Her goal is clear: to create innovative firearms that span centuries of development, starting from the rudimentary weapons of the 16th century and advancing to the cutting-edge technology of the 21st century.

"A Tale of Steel and Gunpowder" is an exhilarating story that combines the thrill of firearm innovation and the excitement of fantasy adventure, as Nirra crafts her way through history and faces the challenges of her era-spanning journey. In a world dominated by magic swords and fantasy. This is bringing a gun to an isekai fight. <<less

Knowledge is power. Infinite knowledge is infinite power!
After dying in a library fire, Oz is startled to wake up in another world's largest library of magical books, and even more startled to find out he's the sole inheritor of those books! However, just because he's the legal owner doesn't mean the thousands of mages outside the library won't descend to any depths to acquire those tomes. As a mortal who's barely stepped onto the path of magehood, how's Oz meant to protect so many precious books against their evil schemes? ... more>>

"If the library has an unbreakable barrier, why step outside? If the library has all the knowledge of the world, what do I need a teacher for? I'll just cozy up in this library and read forever!"

A semicozy semiaction cultivation novel about a reader locked in a library! <<less

Offered a second chance, Talivi wants to live the childhood she didn't get to on Earth. Born to a village of harpies, and without memories of her previous life, she lives a peaceful life among her sisters.... more>>

Her peaceful life doesn’t stay peaceful for long. If she wanted that, being born as a rare elemental harpy dealt her a tough hand. So much for growing up simply among friends and family.

The outcome of a dice roll is neither cruelty nor benevolence. It is entropy.

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This is my first time writing long form prose. Feedback is welcome, I'd love to hear what you readers like and where you think I could have done better.

I'm shooting for a chapter a week. Trans/Reincarnation moment for MC is in chapter 11 flashback.
Also, smut will be part of the story, but aside from character moments, readers should miss nothing by skipping those chapters if they want.

Regular releases will be Monday nights, GMT -5.

What to expect:
A take on the hero's journey
B plot Romance and clearly marked skippable smut chapters
Themes of identity and self told through trans and cis lenses alike
A story ending with around 100k words <<less

In a world where the ecosystem is almost completely destroyed we meet Zion Regulus, a kid given a shitty life equivalent to this shitty world. He dies though, and through a slim chance his soul was selected as the host for the ‘System’. Now reborn as Cynical, an ancient world devouring monster, he is met with a unique ability. [Variant Break], which makes separate versions of himself? With this ability he wants to enact his greatest fantasy… the Destruction of the Human Race~!... more>>

Concept Art, Updates, and some other things can be found on the novel's website:
https://sites.google.com/view/retracex1000/home <<less

As everyone's attention shifted to the clock, its hands inching towards 12, a sudden and unexpected darkness swept over the room. A strange, otherworldly voice echoed through the engulfing shadows, "This will be fun."... more>>

And in that moment, everything changed.

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"Let's see, for you... what about a game of chess?" the skeleton proposed, its voice a strange blend of ageless wisdom and playful mischief.

...

"The world is filled with uncertainties and choices," the skeleton began, its voice echoing softly in the void. "They intertwine in a beautiful, complex way – not entirely random, but not predetermined either. You're not completely free, yet not entirely a prisoner. To simplify... or perhaps complicate things, I'm setting you humans in a game. A vast game, by your standards. The 'why' of this game is for you to uncover, as is its objective."

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“You’ve pondered it, but the true scope of this Game is beyond your wildest imagination…” A brief pause punctuated its point, “You are simply too limited in your current state to grasp its magnitude,” it continued. “No matter what strategy you devise, what concept you conjure, or what combination you dream up, anything within the realm of human creation or conception, even with your stats boosted a thousandfold, will not even remotely approach the complexity of the Game.”

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"Your efforts may finally prove beneficial, Alice," her mother continued, her tone shifting as she broached a subject heavy with implications. "We have received an offer of marriage on your behalf. Richard, the Count's second son, has shown interest."

...

In the quiet, she schemed, her influence extending unseen through whispered words and carefully planted ideas. Her musings occasionally ventured to whether it was sight that rendered others so blissfully unaware of the deeper currents of life, or if she, endowed with an extraordinary mind amidst her physical limitations, was an anomaly in a world too shallow to fathom her depths.

...

Maybe, just maybe, her times of boredom were over.

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Did the fact he didn't fight on the front lines mean he was a coward? The reality was he really wished he could. How could he not crave the adrenaline of wielding superhuman strength, of shouting as he faced insurmountable odds? He wished he had magic, he wished he could level up and be respected by friends and foes alike. He wished for it a lot. Fuck, he wished he still had his other eye and his arm. But reality was cruel; he was dealt a bad hand and had to make the most of it. He made his choices, his sacrifices, for the best outcome.

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What's in store with “A Tale of Fate, Choices & Summons, Vol. 1: The Summoner’s Gambit"?

-Heavy on game elements and progression.
-A slow burn with precise conciseness throughout the story.
-Multiple POVs with two main characters.
-A new concept for a necromancer... sorry, an undead summoner like you've never seen!
-Laughs, because who doesn't need a giggle?
-Characters that grow on you, literally.
-Enlightenment typical of the wuxia-style.
-Kingdom management.

*Updates each two days, with chapters of 2000+ words.
*For extra chapters check out patreon.com/Wavequill <<less

Kohinatsu Asari was a college student. ... more>>

Three times, in fact.

The first time, his information got accidentally deleted from his college and that college got bomb right afterward.

The second time his college accidentally got involved with a crazy witch who uses space-time magic to erase his whole school’s existence off their plane of existence and memories.

The third time, Kohinatsu finally graduated with a good grade and have already been accepted into a Top Rate IT company- only for his college students to get Blacklist because one of the Professors there accidentally unleash a virus into the world. The fourth time? There is no Fourth Time.

Kohinatsu’s trying to live a good and carefree life right in the middle of the world’s apocalyptic with his Systems. So, what Fourth Time? <<less

Bozo, a goblin, ends up getting killed at the hands of some cruel humans. This is something normal in the world, but Bozo feels betrayed. He is angry. Why must they be hunted? Why can’t they live in peace?... more>>

His rage defined odds and his hatred against humanity, awakened the slumbering entity: Predator Simulation System.

[If the host gains high-rank ratings, then he will be able to get good rewards and skills from the simulation which he could use in real life.]

[The death in the simulation will not affect host, but he can no longer simulate the character that has died.]

Bozo, the unfortunate goblin, finally had a fortunate encounter. His plan of revenge against humanity, and his plan to build a kingdom of his own could finally set in motion after he has grown stronger, all thanks to the Predator Simulation System which was destined to belong to a monster… or being who would become a true monster in the future!

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Join the discord: https://discord.gg/BSU2UZT4s2

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Inspiration for writing style is taken from: Immortal cultivation simulation, world traveler simulation system, and Reincarnated as a wolf with cheats.

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Imagine being a regular college student one day and waking up in a world of ancient martial arts and magic. That's exactly what happens to our protagonist, armed with the legendary Uchiha bloodline from the Naruto series. As they journey through this unfamiliar realm, he discover incredible powers within himself. It's a journey of mastering these powers, facing enemies, and aiming to become the strongest in a world that's completely different from their own. Get ready for an adventure where the Uchiha legacy takes on a whole new meaning!"... more>>

"Author's Note: This is my first fanfiction story, and English is my second language, so please expect some grammatical errors." <<less

Scammed and abandoned, Sean Jackson dies miserably on the streets. But that wasn't the end. He is reborn, not as a human but rather, without flesh; a Skeleton. Crawling out of his grave, he finds himself in a forest in the dead of night. It takes him a moment to adjust but as two half-deads run into him and explain some things, he understands: Another world.... more>>

Thrust into a brand new world, Sean finds Undead are actually revered and he has a chance to set things right; not be scammed, not be abandoned, and definitely not be burned alive. But wait, if the undead were nobility and he was worshipped, wouldn't this mean he could finally have a chance to relieve his life just like the fairytales he loved so much? Besides, the world never bothered to favor him, it only took things from him, sometimes out of negligence, sometimes due to sheer bad luck. So, why shouldn't he, now that he had the chance, not take it?

"The world screwed me, time to return the favor."

(A/N: This novel is not for the faint of heart. It deals with a lot of complicated topics ranging from slaves, monster freedom, abuse, and trauma. Reader discretion is advised.)

Ps. Will be posting this on RR too <<less

Zero, in an unfortunate turn of events, was accidentally murdered in an alleyway with a brick.... more>>

Waking up in another world with a so-called System buzzing in his ear while being trapped within a dungeon filled with monsters.

Armed with the capability to imitate any skill or magic he's been hit by, Zero begins his journey in another world. <<less