After a sudden and unexpected demise, a young woman unexpectedly finds herself before Psyche, the playful yet isolated goddess of butterflies and the soul. Confronted with her newfound status as the chosen Avatar of this divine being, the girl grapples with her fate and accepts a name as well as immortality bestowed upon her by the deity herself. ... more>>

Suddenly thrust into a vibrant world teeming with diverse cultures and looming peril, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and growth while navigating the true meaning of immortality, as well as facing trauma head on and maybe finding love amongst the stars.

*I'll try to upload a few chapters every week, and the word count will normally sit around 1500 or more per chapter.
This is my first fiction so it may start out a bit rough, but I will work towards improving this story as more and more chapters are posted. You can help me do this by pointing out anything that could use improvement in the comments, thanks*

**While this story is written in a lighthearted manner, the content warnings are there for a reason. There is some fluff, but there are some VERY descriptive scenes of violence, as well as other things that are not suited to everyone. In chapters where this appears, I will put a warning at the start, but these chapters do contain some plot.** <<less

I wondered. What if I were a character in that novel?... more>>

...hypothetically speaking, knowing it was me, I would probably be the one to die in the very first scenario.

Still, that didn't stop me from dreaming. And so that resulted in these very words being written down. Additionally, there was always a philosophy that I knew was impossible for everyone, but still wanted.

I wanted a happy ending.

Note: First draft, cross-updated with Wattpad. Currently trying 1 chap/week, expect sporadic updates <<less

Waking up is always a difficult part of anyone's day- it's even worse if you wake up inside some squalid room to spit out mysterious black cubes in a land you are not familiar with.... more>>

Now imagine what Sybil's going through.

Watch this short and tempered child grow, seeking a home and friends to fill it and what she's willing to do to achieve her goals

[A/N:
-Sybil is very masculine looking and will occasionally be misidentified as a guy and there are going to be parts when she pretends to be a guy for fun and profit.
- Throughout the story there will be vomit-adjacent actions (i.e. cubes)
- Warning: Bugs
- The orcs, elves and dwarves aren't Tolkien types and I've done weird things to them
-While gay stuff is definitely in the future, Sybil is currently a child and is uninterested in Romance, she'll get into it when she's older and I'll be sure to announce it with bells
- I have a brain that actively works against me so it'll take a while before most of the tags become relevant in the story] <<less

Betrayed by his former gang and thrown into the Rendhold Underprison, Dantes has spent the last five years scraping by. A whoreson of orcish, human, and elvish blood, he's lived on the periphery of the periphery, lying, cheating, and stealing to survive. After a run of bad luck, he's made a powerful enemy. Luckily, he's also got all the tools he needs to turn things around.... more>>

A slow burn progression fantasy focused on rising through the criminal underworld of a city-state using newfound powers and quick wits.

MC's powers will develop slowly, but he will use them in creative ways to get ahead, and in the meantime he's not above just braining someone with a club.

Anti-hero MC with a code.

1500+ words per chapter

Read ahead on RR https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/79173/downtown-druid-progression-fantasy

Or even further ahead on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Seersucker <<less

A fantastical world of guns and magic teeters on the brink of a brave new era. But the GUN CZARS–the world’s most powerful Gunslingers–would see that progress destroyed.... more>>

Only one thing can stop them: Roulette, a lone girl determined to walk the path of revenge. Immature and oblivious to her destiny, she must embark on an epic journey to gather strength and allies for the battles ahead.

With Lady Luck on her side, she may just prevail…

…But what good is luck, when you stand against an army?

(Author's Note: Thanks for reading! New chapters 2x a week, every Monday+Friday) <<less

The roar of your voice... exists in each of my heartbeats that pumps from my brain to my surroundings, every part of me you became.... more>> everything that surrounds me... and we are still here without achieving the power to know ourselves as people, all because the laws of this world separate us. You are tranquility and peace and the storm of my temple an echo that is splitting through the void, we are distancing ourselves and at the same time we continue to be one at a time, this is the unknown love that remains to be known. It all started with his search for freedom below. <<less

After being convinced to download the latest Full Stream hit game, Fallen Arc 2: Online by his friend, Hakeem reluctantly gives it a try. Quickly he realizes this game is not like the original Fallen Arc he played so long ago, but rather an evolution of the entire platform. ... more>>

After logging in he finds that his original character had remained on his account, but the data from the first game had been wiped... right? He is in hold of a rare account, one that, somehow, got past the server wipes. Unique interactions and less that conventional style of play make his try at this VRMMMO more than his quick stint in the first.

Building bonds, and having to shatter others, Hakeem pushes to discover everything this 'game' has to offer... <<less

Unbeknownst to most of its inhabitants, their world is coming to an end, they have been given a chance to survive but it will depend on them if they can adapt and survive.... more>>

Accompany the protagonist in this story of adventure and discovery in a virtual world that was created to increase humanity's chances of survival.

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Hello guys I just wanted to add that English is not my first language and this is my first time writing.

Pokémon does not belong to me. Any advice to improve is welcome <<less

As with many reincarnation stories, I died, and was greeted by a deity.
Who, after a discussion, reincarnated me into one of their worlds as that world's only Phoenix.
I am now for all intents and purposes, immortal!
But... I have to start at level NULL?!?! Ouch!
This is the "slice slow life" story of me learning how to phoenix, from the ground up, with only my mostly useless knowledge as a data specialist from my past life to help me.... more>>

Safe for tweens and up, no foul language or trigger type events. <<less

The system is cool. That's what Axlet thought at first, then it was interesting, then it was everything. Ripped from his peaceful life on a colony farm in Seneca what was once a quirky curiosity about the system turns into the only thing keeping him alive.... more>>

First Axlet must survive then, and only then, can he become strong. The process of the weak becoming strong is a process of time, pain, and blood. A process that can end at any time. Even worse a process that some can't stop, no matter how badly they want to.

This will be a litrpg story focusing on a slow build up. The foundation for the character's power and personality will be built throughout the story and take time, the pace will reflect that. You will not only see Axlet's level power grow but also the character himself.

The story will have a darker tone, especially in the beginning, focusing on a fight for survival and power of a young boy thrown into a world that is much bigger than himself.

If you want to support my patreon is linked here: patreon.com/Alim49 <<less

Meet Lara, just your average neurospicy Londoner until a solar flare zaps her into a wild fantasy world! Now she's surrounded by sand, strange creatures, and alien cultures. Oh, and there's a nifty System that's tagged her as an intriguing anomaly. Life as an autistic individual had its challenges, but this? This is a whole new level of interesting. As Lara levels up and dives into the mysteries of this bizarre land, she finds that every challenge is a chance to grow, as she heads out on a journey back to Earth... more>>

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Content Advisory: Mental health issues (ADHD, Autism, Depression, etc), potentially self harm. There will be no romance involving Lara, and no sexual content. <<less

Fern has always dreamed about performing on stage. Against her family's wishes, she applies for a chance to debut in music label Moen Music's newest... more>> girl group, Gardenia. To her utter surprise, they accept her into the label, handed a contract to sign and told to fly as soon as she can to LA. But once Fern makes it to Los Angeles, she finds herself thrown into a fight for survival. Ten other girls are fighting for just the possibility of being in Gardenia, and even if given the chance, they could easily be cut days before debut preparations. it's a fight to the finish and Fern wonders if she can survive. <<less

This is the story of a world where the actions of a soul getting shoved into a dying person's body with little to no information about the plot can actually be a good thing.
Warning - I'll try and update atleast 3/week at minimum.
Average Word Count per chapter ~ 1500
I am still learning and would appreciate constructive criticism.
Thank you for reading!... more>>

P.S. - If you want to read ahead of the public release, you can head on to my Patreon(Patreon.com/Idlemuse) for upto 6 extra chapters. <<less

I lost access to the account before. Please read this one. ... more>>

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What would you do if you chose the wrong career?

Now, picture the sheer horror of selecting the wrong character in a game. As an NPC, you're relegated to the background while what Mohira truly yearned for was to be a player.

She had logged in for what felt like six hours, only to discover that suddenly, thirty years had passed. One moment she was immersed in developing her game, and now, it had become one of the most popular ones.

Everything would have been fine if only she could log out. But, trapped as an NPC, the game's system prevented Mohira from accessing her account until she completed a specific mission and earned enough contribution points.

Her biggest concern was who was controlling the game in the real world while she remained ensnared within its digital confines.

After enduring in-game relationships with a virtual brother, and a niece, navigating complex court politics, and dealing with a myriad of vexing players, she swore to uncover the culprit responsible for her entrapment within the very virtual world she had created. <<less

Kuro, son of the Viscount Karahashi, wakes up without memories. He knows of things that are not in the world he lives; he can talk to a cat that he suspects is a demon; he has a family that isn't at peace with itself. And his once athletic body now has a right leg wracked with pain. ... more>>

And there is a mysterious threat that he knows will destroy him.

Soon the threads that he picks: friends, enemies, lovers; will drive the world, and fates that bind an ancient history and a boy's will to survive.

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Foreword:
I don't think the story gives instant satisfaction. The build-up maybe very slow, so I ask for your patience. The inspiration for this came from Sword and Sorcery stories, but it also leans towards more complex themes. There is a lot of slice-of-life, characters exploring the world, exploring their own thoughts. There is definitely an ending the story is going to - even though the tale will take its own sweet time. The story is still under active development, so I hope that I can continue with the schedule. Each chapter is going to be short.

I hope you like the characters and enjoy your time.

Schedule: 2 Chapters per week, Wednesdays and Saturday.
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All Rights Reserved.
Cover Art, courtesy DJBlaze86: https://www.deviantart.com/djblaze86

This story is currently only published here, Ritoria, and on Royal Road.
I hope to publish it simultaneously on Ritoria and RoyalRoad. <<less

In the Galactic Era, exosuits reign supreme.... more>>

A young orphan fights to rise above his status in a grim society, unwilling to back down.

But when an apocalyptic weapon from the past fuses with him without him knowing, his life is thrown into chaos.

Will he ever find the freedom he desires? Or will he get swallowed in a whirlpool of politics, desires and conflict?

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Starts very very very very slow, ramps fast. Arc 1 Complete at Chapter 76

Tragic Space Opera + Sci-fi Exosuit Progression + Crafting <<less

“Guess this is it huh? Farewell, Earth.”
The girl muttered — before jumping to her death. Nobody could blame her for doing so, not after everything she went through. The girl just wanted to get it all over with, to end the suffering. Her life has never been anything less than a hellhole. She wanted to run away, to disappear from everything and everyone that was part of the cycle that was her life.
Unfortunately though, after her death, she met a rather twisted and messed up “Goddess.”... more>>

Author's Note:
Just a fun project I've started. Do note that I'm not a native speaker. Thank you for visiting, and enjoy the story. <<less

Tian Mingyun, a gray haired orphan, comes across a cultivation book after his city is razed as the result of a war. He lives now,... more>> with the hope and potential to cultivate and ascend. However, the path of cultivation is always harsh, and it is only harsher for those who are powerless. <<less

Set in a post-apocalyptic world where genetic mutation has changed the face of humanity. The world is ruled through power, money, and shows of force.... more>> With most countries ruled by martial law, blood, and corruption rule the underside of the everyday people.
Follow Captain Umber Laufey, of the Americas Alliance, through loss, rebellion, and discovery. How much can they take and how will that affect those around them? <<less

Growing up among an ancient family that trained warriors, Argani found a home among them despite his status as a street child. In the warmth of this family, he grew up believing that he had a place in this world. However, that peace was destroyed due to a fire deliberately set by a mysterious group.... more>>

Trapped under the control of an unknown group, Argani was forced to become a slave, his freedom was taken away, and his identity was ignited by the flames of betrayal. In his limitations and suffering, Argani's view of the world began to change

However, when he enters a long-forgotten subway station, he feels the awakening of latent potential and long-held hope. Coming out of the shadow that enveloped him, he began to explore this potential. That long-buried hope grows, leading him down an unexpected path, one that may have the power to turn his bleak story into something brighter. <<less

This is a story about a regular guy who worked in a call center. As you might expect, he hated his job. Then he was dropped into a fantasy world seemingly right out of the games he grew up playing.... more>>

Unfortunately, playing a game and living the life of an action hero are completely different propositions--even if the world plays by gaming rules. Now stranded in the middle of nowhere with a class he does not understand, a menu system that's a little too loose, and no idea how any of it is supposed to work, follow our 'hero' as he stumbles his way to greatness. Eventually.

Features: Slow physical and mental transformations; Sex; Violence; and Sketchy Situations.

Most of the chapters featured here are from the second book and should be considered rough drafts. The first book, To Lead the Lilim, has been nicely edited and is available at Amazon.com.
I own the cover picture. It was commissioned and paid for by me and completed by the wonderful artist, Dragan Panauvic.

Thank you! <<less

Transported to another world—and caught in events over his head—Gwyn Black is given the title of a hero. Armed with the power to liquefy solids, he faces colorful, deadly opponents as well as his inner struggles. Should he succumb to darkness or become fit to bear the title of Nonpareil is something only time will tell.... more>>

Volumes 1 – 4 [Act 1] Gwyn arrives on Resh and is quickly swept up with a team on a journey to a brightly glowing city, where he encounters foes far above his ability.

Volume 5 – Current [Act 2] Following the events in Nun, the team has split and gone home, but the forces at work are still active, and tragedy looms over the horizon.

Chapter releases are one per week.

Volume 1 [updated and professionally edited] is available on Amazon and other platforms. <<less

This story uses AI to write instead of a human writer for chapter 66 > 666.
That means the rest (1 > 65 and 667 > Above) is all human written.
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Born Without Magic And Disowned, The Returning Of The Weakest Who Trained for 666 Days... more>>

It was the 3rd age of civilization, the Age of Magic.
Equality is slim and equity is vague.
Energies and essences were the norm, how many you possessed or how good was it in your hands defined your status and power. Wheels was not a big thing anymore, for people were more focused on developing spells, curses and charms.

Borned in a noble Human family, I was the weakest, no, I was the one with literal zero magic among my siblings, the energy in my body was so little it could not be fused with any essences in existence.
Disowned, exiled to live on top of a mountain never expected to return, I can make one request before they my existence was deleted from society.

"Send me training dummies of all races and known monsters."

I vowed to be the strongest man without magic, training for 666 days before returning and make everyone regret what they did.
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Cover: Yodayo AI
Expect reallllllly slow progress. Like, nothing much will happen until 666. So you can just bookmark this, wait 3 years when it's all finished before reading, I guess? <<less

What if on everyone’s birthday, they got a skill card encapsulating their past year? And what if it's [Resist Hunger] seven years in a row?... more>>

Renalia had dreamt of gaining new abilities and lifting her parents out of poverty with her new Deck. But none of her skill cards help the family peat harvesting business.

Her Deck interests others though, as the Baron recruits her into his entourage. In a bigger town, she finds ways to make money, aided by her Deck’s hidden ability to loot skill cards from monsters.

The money helps but she has to learn that it does not wipe away all debts nor buy the happiness that she wants. And it certainly does not deal with the increasing appearance of monsters.

 - Slow-burn coming-of-age story with decks of skill cards.
 - Very light game mechanics with skill cards. No stat boxes, experience points, health, stamina, etc.
 - Young and weak protagonist, but proactive and not whiny. Eventually strong.
 - Please note that this story is more focused on characterization, rather than the deckbuilding and LitRPG elements. The latter is so light that I'm not even tagging it as a 'LitRPG'.
- Contains tragic events. Not meant for kids even though the MC is a child.

Cover by Wong40k on Royal Road. <<less

One day he woke up, but something was different, a unknown place, a unknown face, discover with him what happened and what is going to... more>> happen on this unknown realm.
Shadows seems darker, lights brighter, forces unknown to many do their schemes, hidden in plain sight.
A story of a parent and their children, floating in the river of time, out there for everyone with eyes to see, however many don't have what it takes to perceive this tale unfolding right in front of them.
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This novel may or may not have things that coincide with reality, however, despite having some similarities, it is purely fictional, so are the characters in the story, i may use a historical figure here and there, but otherwise they are original characters.
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something valuable to know is that it is my first story, so any feedback is appreciated, especially suggestions and errors, hope you enjoy . <<less