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

[The Only MIXED Reality game story! Breaking the boundaries of VR and AR stories with a compelling narrative never seen before]... more>>

Kidnapped at the age of four, Arthur has lived as a member of the worst mafia in the country.

Before it all changed post a giant police raid that ended his career. GG.

Now taken back by his father, Arthur has to live with a family he had never known and love he was never shown. But when you have lived all your life as an emotionless criminal, taking normality head-on becomes tough.

Pushed into a school for elites, with a new family and a sibling, Arthur would have to learn to live a normal life.

And maybe people suddenly gaining the powers of the latest Mixed Reality fad that merged AR and VR in the real world might help. At least against the loads of enemies he had made?

Rise of Babel, connect. <<less

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

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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Patreon Plug-in: https://www.patreon.com/Omnivex
Discord Plug-in: https://discord.gg/KwRtpjYr... more>>

Current updated schedule - as-of - 26-June-2023
Mon - Wed - Friday. (01-Chapter)
Average chapter length - 1700+ Words. <<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

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

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

Do people change easily? Adam Graham didn’t think that was true. He had wore a mask all his life, and knew that much was enough. There was no hopes or dreams for him to fulfil. Only the empty life of an immortal otherworlder.... more>>

Things took a change for the worst when his otherworldly tenants brought their problems with them. Paying for gas and electricity would be the least of their worries. He was not getting paid enough to deal with their circumstances!

Would these fated meetings change the poor man?

Or will he continue his unhealthy lifestyle? <<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 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.

Patreon Plug
For those interested in advanced chapters and a more novelish format of longer chapters, as opposed to the web serial length chapters:
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=73738300 <<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

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

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.

...

"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."

...

“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.”

...

"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.

...

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

In the confines of her chamber, Vivian, deeply humiliated, made the tragic decision to take her own life. The crown prince's abandonment for another and... more>> the subsequent humiliation proved unbearable. The royal family's calculated move to banish her from the city by arranging an engagement with a coarse baron's son further shattered her and her family's reputation and dignity. However, this desperate act opened the door for a new Vivian, a fusion of her former self and one from a different world who had witnessed these events unfold in a Visual Novel RPG. This woman, Nadia, a skilled thief and assassin, now shared Vivian's body and mind. United as one, they emerged from the ashes of Vivian's destruction as the game's villainess. Determined to survive, thrive, and challenge the narrative, Vivian embarked on a bold counterattack, setting her sights on the Heroine and the Seven Charming Princes.
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This story is also on RoyalRoad.com and Webnovel.com <<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

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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Even a little amount helps. I hope that you keep enjoying my work and in knowing the interesting characters which will be constantly introduced to you in the story.

I hope that the next chapter too proves to be to your liking! <<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

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

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

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

Description:
An office worker is reincarnated into a world of skills, magic, and swords. Unfortunately, because of his skill, he is deemed a failure of his noble family. However, Adrian is not a failure, and his skill isn't trash. Because this skill, is the best skill Adrian could of asked for.... more>>

Synopsis:
A tired office worker, yearns for a break from the relentless demands of his job. His mundane routine takes an unexpected turn when he hears the desperate cries of a child in distress. Rushing to the scene, Adrian confronts a criminal threatening the child. Unbeknownst to him, this act of heroism leads to an unforeseen tragedy.

Gunshots ring out, and Adrian collapses, fatally wounded by the criminal. As his life slips away, a mysterious dialogue unfolds, criticizing his "trash" skill, Domain, and lamenting his birth into the prestigious Veridian Family. In a sudden twist of fate, Adrian finds himself reborn into the body of a baby with a peculiar skill.

Upon awakening in his new life, Adrian encounters a floating window displaying his status, confirming the reality of his reincarnation. As the chaos ensues in his family over his unusual skill, Adrian, now a mere infant, grapples with the challenges of his low-ranking noble status and the disdain of his mentally unstable father.

Eight months pass, and Adrian gains awareness of his surroundings. Despite being neglected by his family and mistreated by servants, he discovers the magical nature of his world, governed by skills that determine social standing. Adrian realizes that his "unknown" Domain skill has further marred his family's already diminished reputation.

As an eight-month-old with newfound mobility, Adrian embarks on a journey to explore his run-down family mansion and ventures into the neglected library. There, he discovers a dusty book with an unfamiliar language, sparking his curiosity. The chapter concludes with Adrian's determination to decipher the contents of the book, setting the stage for a quest for knowledge in a world that has not been kind to him. <<less

What if a young man from Earth suddenly found himself transported into the world of Danmachi with his favorite book, the Necronomicon? This is the... more>> story of a boy named Niall, who is reincarnated into the world of Danmachi with absurd powers bestowed upon him by the Gods. <<less

Reborn as ink, you'd think that Fate would be against you, but for Bea, that could only be father from the truth, as the Goddess... more>> of Fate grants her a system like all other creatures in the world, making her the first living object. Bea instantly befriends the witch apprentice that had accidentally created her when practicing necromancy, and the two will grow strong enough to never bow down to anyone. <<less

Sorry this is my first time writing and because english is not my main language, so i am sorry if i happen to make mistake... more>> /> ________________________________________________________
A soul wake up in the void. As it confuse, suddenly an entitiy appear and giving an suspicious offer to join a game and it just stupidly agree. oh well what could go wrong with it ? <<less

No internet, no phone calls, and no technology. All are disabled suddenly by a single cosmic event, The Carrington Event.
With the arrival of this... more>> event, 22 humans obtained inhuman talents.
So, with these abilities, would they be able to save humanity from anarchy? Or will they abuse their powers for their benefit? <<less