A merchant named Dale stumbles across a strange item through a forest one day. Puzzled by its appearance and peculiarity he is unaware of its true nature.
Though that very nature will result in many of the powers that be, to seek any way to obtain it, whether out of greed, intrigue, or hatred. This story is a tale of his ordeals in keeping his life from the transgressions his discovery has wrought.... more>>

(As a relatively new writer, any criticism and advice are appreciated. I'll be updating this every so often though it won't be often as it is not one of my main novels. That is all.) <<less

When Keisuke is reborn into the afterlife, he finds himself in a dire situation. Demons are attracted to him and he cannot reincarnate into his... more>> next life without his memories, as a soul needs to pass through the soul cycle reliving their memories and accepting all the trauma and pain they went through as a mortal. Will Keisuke survive the afterlife? <<less

Meet Ichiro Yamashita, a 23-year-old ordinary dude who's recently landed a promotion in the Special Inventory Delivery Department of International World Transportation. But little does he know, his life is about to take a bizarre turn after a showdown with a nightmarish shadow creature that's been haunting his dreams.... more>>

Unbeknownst to Ichiro, this encounter awakens unimaginable powers within him, powers that are anything but ordinary. As he goes about his truck-driving routine, oblivious to his newfound abilities in his world, chaos and hilarity ensue.

A light-hearted, slice-of-life action-adventure about a young man who gets caught up in a strange series of events after defeating a shadow being, only to wake up more powerful than ever before...and not knowing it.

Read this story if you want to see:
- A truck driver with the power of a god and he doesn't know it!
- The effects of his actions in his dreams and nightmares on reality!
- The world at large reacting differently to him because they think he's crazy or dangerous!
- Blending of genres into something fresh!
- And other fun shenanigans!

The cover was created using the WaifuLabs, then run through the NovelAI img2img. <<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

Auras. The embodiment of one’s soul. A power that can only be used by a certain few. They grant the user an unique ability that personifies what they are. Some use it for good, others use it for their own gain. No one knows their origin.... more>>

Ymeno is a man who quietly lives his life, going through the motions. He's a 25 year old gardener without an aura who used to be the vigilante known as Ray. The rich but friendly Kane Qur is his newest client. While working for him, he meets two orphans. Magnolia, a little girl with big dreams and a bookworm named Zeki, who's obsessed with the story that every person holds.

What he doesn't know is that accepting this job would start a domino effect that would change his life forever. One that will confront him with the demons of his past. A past he'd rather keep buried forever.

Will the echoes of the past tell him to quit, or will the flame of justice that used to roar inside him be lit once more?

Don't forget the golden rule of this city's wretched underground: the gods are always watching. <<less

It is a world nearly controlled by the necromancer, Grymr, who extends his power over the remaining kingdoms. The cruel butchery of his undead Gravers and the trapped spirits of his unfortunate victims give the necromancer an advantage as he sends his forces against the last bastions of the old world.
The last fortress island of Charax remains independent of the necromancer. However, the decrepit kingdom holds the Nalith, a sacred object sought by Grymr and the ultimate goal of his control. Unfortunately for those inside the fortress, like the society inside, the walls are just a crumbling symbol of a grand past. Strict social and economic stratification bring misery among most of the population.... more>> However, it allows the Chara clan to control the island using the help of pirates who dominate the waters.
Like many trapped in the decaying society that waits for the necromancer to overwhelm the island, Hilko hates everything about his world. He is a nobody with only a single friend who doesn’t know of Hilko’s ability to see and talk with ghosts. When the quick-witted smuggler takes a job with the encouragement of his female friend, Silna, they steal a royal artifact called the Nalith. However, he soon learns that the object holds a power that gathers spirits and can help one foresee the future.
In a forced journey of escape and discovery, the smuggler fatefully decides on a path for him. Can Hilko use the power of the Nalith to escape his fate or change his world?

My Patreon page with extra items and benefits is available. Get early access to chapters, plus download pdfs of the major arcs and get individual illustrations of the characters for those paying supporters.

DemiSage Patreon Link - https://patreon.com/demisage
DemiSage Ko-fi Link - https://ko-fi.com/morbidink <<less

A story of teenagers discovering magical secrets, gaining extraordinary powers to save the world, and building valuable bonds in the process.... more>>

Flow and Natasha are two troubled teens who can't seem to find their place in the world. After being attacked by a supernatural creature, they find themselves among the ranks of the Enchanters, heroes wielding magical charms to help others. In their quest to protect the city they must face the villainous warlocks, and their enigmatic leader, the Sorcerer.

This is an original series, heavily inspired by Miraculous Ladybug, Toby Fox’s videogames, Warehouse 13, Neverwhere, and many other media.
The main focus of the story is teenagers becoming heroes and fighting magical threats in a fictional city, but heavy topics and real-life issues are also addressed, like trauma, abuse, bullying, social injustice, anxiety and other mental health issues, and death.
Fantasy elements may border on horror and the fight scenes might be upsetting in some cases.
The author and most of the cast are LGBTQ+. Bigots and “I’m not a bigot, but…” people aren’t welcome here.
English is not my first language, but I welcome any constructive criticism.
I hope we’ll have a fun adventure together. <<less

Saik is an expressionless boy who can see ghosts. Yuki is a ghost girl who has always been alone and has never had any friends.... more>> Saik dreams of being the perfect boy his mother dreamed of having and Yuki wants to have friends. Working with each other, they will both achieve their own dreams... On the other hand, Cristal is a nice girl, who has no interest in love... Until Saik saves her, arousing some romantic interest in her, provoking jealousy in little Yuki. "A-am I in love with Saik?" Unknowingly, Saik managed to romance two girls, and a few more, though he doesn't realize it. With two goals in mind, Yuki will do her best to achieve them. "You'll fall in love with me and I'll make you smile, Saik!" <<less

After years of torture and torment in the most brutal prison in the Five Planes, the famous 600-year-old Demon Shepherd escaped along with several prisoners, taking advantage of a mysterious incident. However, the trackers that had been implanted in his body, Ka and Ba, caused him to be pursued everywhere he went.... more>>

His plight got a lot worse when he stumbled upon a Key that the Heavenly Union seemed to desperately want. The bounty on his head skyrocketed; the whole world was after him.

His life turned into a nightmare. He couldn't even shit in peace, let alone cultivate.

And now, they have finally cornered him.

Fortunately, he knows a Yantra, and his only chance to escape death is by... killing himself.

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[TRANSMIGRATION - WEAK TO STRONG - VILLAINOUS MC]

This is a xianxia-inspired series. Dark series, to be more specific, like Reverend Insanity and some other works that have not been translated yet or got canceled and disappeared.

If you like RI, you should like this. I hope so.

*Also, the premise of the cultivation system is taken from RI. <<less

In a world where power is drawn from the souls of fallen monsters, Jack emerges as a formidable figure driven by an insatiable thirst for strength and progression. His journey begins on a modest island, where the size directly correlates with his control over the souls within. With each victorious battle, Jack's World expands, granting him access to greater abilities and enhancing his prowess in combat. However, Jack soon learns the more power he has awakened the harder the challenges, including the risk of death. Yet with the power of the soul Jack embarks on a perilous adventure, unlocking new classes, mastering elemental affinities, and confronting formidable foes in his quest for dominance.... more>>

As Jack ascends through the ranks, he encounters a diverse array of beings from different worlds, fostering alliances and rivalries alike. From intense hub battles to treacherous dungeons filled with relics and gear, Jack's journey is fraught with danger and excitement at every turn. With titles and accolades awaiting those who dare to push the boundaries of their abilities, Jack's path leads him back to Earth, where survival takes on a new dimension. Amidst the chaos and uncertainty of his newfound existence, Jack remains undaunted, embracing the challenges ahead as he continues to carve out his legacy in a world shaped by power and possibility. <<less

Ever since childhood, Monica looked up to the heroes of her myths. So, when she discovered that she had a gift unique to her, she made a choice to become just like the heroes she once aspired to. Everyone remembered the white mask and the vigilante who wore it. They knew her as 'the Lady in White', whose watchful eyes made sure to keep the crimes of the country in check. But real life proved to be harsher than the stories. After a series of violent events, by those trying to imitate their hero, the reign of the superhero came to an abrupt end and everyone presumed that the Lady was dead.... more>>

A year after her death as the Lady, Monica found herself returning to the world as a normal woman once again. She was determined to lead a normal life, but how long can one keep the soul of a rebel in check? As she tries to come to terms with her mistakes, the pull to don the costume once again is stronger than ever before. Only now the world and herself ask, should the alter-ego return? <<less

"Can I eat that?"... more>>

A hungry thought, the first taste of curiosity, the birth of a demon.

Lavinia, a freshly spawned Vampiric Demon, plunges into a world that's a feast for the mighty with the singular thought of consumption. As a Vampiric she already stands taller than most and her path to power is splayed out before her, all she need do is reach out and eat.

An ill-fated encounter with a Soul Reaver and human, Henry Vanavil sets Lavinia on a quest to free herself of the curse mark he promises will bring her to kneel.

Newborn and ignorant to so much, will Lavinia's Vampiric potential be enough to secure her immortal soul against human influences? Or will she need to sacrifice a precious few meals for allies, knowledge and the tools to find and end Henry before he returns.

Expect;

- Dungeons, apocalypse, and other hellish settings

- A simple LitRPG system that enhances the story without overwhelming you with number crunching.

- A bit of murderhobo-ing

- Dumb to smort/ Weak to over-powered

- Number of questionable moments <<less

Daniel Umaga has a totally different perspective on life and death than the typical person, since he constantly uses someone else as an excuse not to die.
Yet when his reality begins to blur the boundary between death and life, Daniel is doomed to see everyone he loves being tormented simply to keep him alive.... more>>

Relinquish is a story about the beginning of a mortal world that went into hell, after a power that should not be possessed by humans; fell from the hands of the gods and goddesses.
Wherein it is a weak Daniel who begins to crawl in a bid to rise from his own death... On his road to creating something impossible, a world similar to paradise for those who are the cause for his survival.
(also available on royal road: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/79571/abode-of-dog-book-one-relinquish ) <<less

Daniel, a young man with limited resources, has experienced multiple adversities throughout his life. One day, a mysterious elderly person presents him with a mission... more>> of vital importance: to save the world from a demonic invasion. In order to achieve this, Daniel must venture into an unknown world, where the God of the Earth will grant him extraordinary powers and indispensable allies. However, the challenges will not be easy to overcome. Daniel will have to face formidable enemies, deal with unexpected betrayals, uncover hidden secrets, and confront moral dilemmas that will test his determination. Will Daniel be able to fulfill his destiny and protect humanity? Join Daniel in this thrilling adventure, where dangers, discoveries, and the search for his true identity intertwine. Discover if he will succeed in accomplishing his mission and become the defender that the world needs. <<less

After getting stuffed in a suit, Phone Guy (Fritz Smith) finds himself struggling to grapple with the irrationality of the life he now finds himself in. ... more>>

Expect:
- A fun exploration of an interesting philosophy, absurdism.
- Possessed animatronic MC/POV (for the entire story).
- Secret/hidden identity.

Don't expect:
- Romance.
- An accurate timeline.
- Any story based on pizzeria simulator.

I'm writing this both for the philospophy, and to add to my favorite genre of FNAF fanfiction: possessed animatronic MC. You can read this for either, or both! This story is basically a continuation of Phone Guy's phone call during Night 4 (that's the one where he gets stuffed into a suit), and loosely follows the story of the proceeding (chronological) games. Very minor spoilers for the first chapters ahead. This isn't a mystery story, but I'll give the warning regardless. Phone Guy eventually finds himself inside of Funtime Foxy, and has to live life out as the animatronic. He has the illusion disks from the books, but I've heavily nerfed them so they can't be used as a cop out for dealing with his animatronic body. <<less

Reincarnated as a quantum demon.... more>>

Max's powers were sealed by an unbreakable curse after she discovered the gods and her world are not what they seem. But Max refuses to accept defeat. When the gods help her enemies capture her village, Max escapes to the Mountain of the Gods, where she must make the treacherous journey to her old home. There she plans to not simply reclaim her power, but to steal her world back from the gods' greedy clutches.

[Read up to 20 chapters in advance on Patreon] <<less

What happens when you survive a death game? Maru didn't expect to be sent on a mission to save the world and to be executed at the end of it all. But with a heartfelt wish on the line, he decides to participate anyways.
With the help of their overpowered leader Stella, their resident muscle head Artes, the big brother figure Atuya, the glasses pervert Willian, the cool beauty Ajin and the 'hot and cold' little sister Shenji, Maru goes in a journey to slay the mysterious Immortals. What could possibly go wrong?... more>>

This novel is also available on Webnovel. <<less

Enter a world full of mind boggling phenomena and mystery. Full of anywhere from dream-like landscapes, to actual dreams and visions that question the observer to whether they were actually windows to other realities. The lines of physical matter and substance, and the intangible and idealistic planes above them, are blurred constantly. ... more>>

We follow a young boy with a genius talent for combat, captured and thrown into slavery after his village was torn by the flames of war. Reminiscent of past glories, the young scoundrel's hot blood betrays him, leading him down a path to unraveling the secrets of the slave town, the gigantic sprawling city of caves where the slaves reside beneath it, and even further below, to where lies the mystery of the world's first ending.

Numerous characters of different factions come into contact with the young boy, as they too grow and change. Experiencing pain, joy, love, grief, suffering and growth, molding them into the characters they decide to be. Whether they force themselves to be a certain way, or whether they reject how the world wishes them to be.

The path to higher power and might, involves metaphysical, abstract, and somewhat occult-like elements.

The world heals after its second end and new beginning. Focusing on energy manipulation, bloodlines, magic and other supernatural mysteries.

Yet in certain areas, there lies the living technology of the previously destroyed era. Whether they be resources of cultivation in the form of nuclear cores, or something more sinister...

Enter first, into the unraveling of the first mystery. <<less

Born into a dangerous world where cursed spirits want to kill him and Dark wizards in want to… also kill him. Harry Potter, the boy-who-lived, the last potter, the strongest, will have to live up to his potential and become the strongest otherwise he’ll find himself dead or worse. With the balance of the world being shifted by his birth and cursed spirits getting stronger, and mutliple Dark Lords on the rise he will have to get strong fast. ... more>>

Harry is born with the Six eyes

Harry Potter x Jujutsu Kaisen

(Some Families will have the same techniques, it means they're descended from the same ancestor as their Japanese counterpart)

I do not own Harry Potter or Jujutsu Kaisen all respective works belong to their owners. <<less

Sinners belong in Hell. Sometimes too well.... more>>

Many would usually think of it as a place of suffering, of repentance. Ishmael was no different, executed for his crimes, he had no reason to believe anything else awaited him.

But Hell wasn't the place he thought it was and Ishmael isn't your usual sinner. To him, it's a land of opportunities.

And in a demon-eat-demon world, he'll do everything to climb up to where he truly deserves to be.

To be the new Lucifer. <<less

A bunch of people are reincarnated into a world full of battles and given various powers from Anime, manga, and light novels. The gods who orchestrated this event placed three rules on each contestant however.... more>>

1. no power that transcends the divine.(No getting LN Rimuru's powers)
2. All contestants start at equal power, no choosing a powerful ability and wiping the rest away.
3. all DBZ races are banned as a choice to reincarnate as, we don't want a repeat of last time.

Jordan was chosen to join this battle, and guess what she chose. she chose to become a Jojo's vampire and have a stand of her own, with the weakness of the vampire race being countered by the stand. The God she was assigned found her choice amusing and granted her wish, now armed with her stand Little Dark Age, a golden arrow, and vampiric abilities, she'll have to fight strong does and cunning opponents to prove she's the strongest. <<less

Even the gods will come to fear divine retribution.

Lysette Barenete's life should have ended the night inquisitors annihilated her village. But an act of divine intervention gave her a second chance. Now reborn as a Godslayer, Lysette has a new goal - revenge against those who took everything from her.

To avenge her family, she will first need to gain far more power through study, training, and undertaking missions for her new patron. But her actions quickly attract the attention of allies and enemies alike, all interested in this new Cultivator. With new friends at her side, Lysette will form a faction to challenge the gods themselves.
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Note: This story contains LGBTQ Relationships, Characters, and Themes. This is tagged 'mature', but there will be no explicit sexual content in this work. Reader discretion is still advised. <<less

In the multiverse, control is an illusion.... more>>

Cal Run, a skilled agent of the Anu’aris Theocracy, finds himself trapped in a mysterious world of magic and monsters.

Introduced to integrated space by a surprisingly familiar and potentially defective system guidance protocol, Cal and his companion, Temp, must face the call of both modern and ancient power as they pave their path to survival with blood and gusto.

Oh yeah, and Temp is a chair.

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*Readers can expect*

- Weak to very strong progression (with both cultivation and system growth elements)

- Complex, flawed characters who make mistakes and grow throughout the long story (often making hypotheses that are later disproven)

- A balance of action, worldbuilding, mystery, and eventually crafting (MC sucks at engineering, but loves it)

- Vast universe with conflict, threats, and world building.

- Many tropes, some subverted

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*Current Schedule*
Also releasing on RR, will post 2x daily until we catch up, then chapters daily, 7x a week <<less

What impact will one soul leave on the Physio-Ethereal Universe?
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An Original
- My Passion Project -

In the beginning there was a seed named desire. From the core of desire bloomed direction, and thus our world took shape.... more>>

In the dim-lit catacombs beneath the ancient kingdom of Orexis, where forgotten whispers echoed off moss-covered walls, the librarian Lennox Loren stumbled upon a source of power unlike any other—a seed of desire. It shimmered with iridescence, its pulse resonated with secrets long buried, awaiting to be uncovered. <<less