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

Only women are trained in the art of demonic summoning, but that hasn't stopped Hawley from keeping a secret from their closest friends. When obsession... more>> with the town's strange claw machines turns to a plan of action, will Hawley have the courage to go through with their convoluted scheme? And when the prize at the end of the claw is a chance to be the person they've always wanted, what will they risk to get it? <<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

In a dying universe, a supernatural being chooses Atlas to save the multiverse from collapse. The threat comes from the increasing number of heroes being reincarnated into other universes. Atlas is tasked with hunting down these heroes, who have been granted powerful boons that make them nearly invincible. Atlas must rely on his wit and surprise to take down these powerful foes, and each new universe he enters presents a unique challenge with a different power system to master. With only his experience to aid him, Atlas begins his mission to save the multiverse. Will he succeed, or will the heroes prove too powerful to defeat?... more>>

This story will feature dynamic character development, with a focus on character interactions rather than solely on the whole hero buisness. The Mc will also not always get what he wants or needs. He will only be able to fight the Hero with abilities he can reasonably get, and naturally, each universe he goes through will give him more of an advantage compared to the common people, but the real Heroes will always have something like classical fanfiction heroes, which means powers like Devil Fruits, Haki,  Ninjutusus, systems, cultivation, powerful bloodlines, magic, Marvel or DC powers, an inbuilt AI or other weird but powerful abilities. 

P.S.: I don't own the rights to most universes that will be explored. <<less

Evetta, a newborn fairy, wakes in confusion and panic upon realizing that she is no longer a human man. Her fear shifts as she explores... more>> the cozy yet unfamiliar home hidden in a forest. Thanks to the help of her secretive guard, Revus, Evetta begins to adjust to her lonely life away from her new family. She learns a new language, how to fly, and begins down the path of using the elemental axioms. Her easygoing life is thrown into chaos when she learns that humans are hunting and capturing fairies, with her guard having been targeted for several years. How will Evetta deal with the ever-growing threat of the fairy hunters, while learning about the circumstances surrounding her separation from her family? <<less

"Gazing Mirage" follows the journey of Yuichi Toshikyo, a young man who awakens in the dangerous world of Bleach. But to his surprise, it isn't the world of Bleach he knows; instead, he finds himself nearly 110 years in the past of the main story.... more>>

Struggling to adapt to this perilous era, Yuichi fears for his safety. He despises being trapped in a time where formidable foes like Aizen and Yhwach roam freely. Realizing that he cannot rely on his knowledge of the future, he decides to fly under the radar, hoping to build enough strength to keep himself safe.

As he searches for ways to get stronger, Yuichi lucks out and gains admission to the soul reaper academy. Determined to survive and learn the ways of the soul reapers, he dives headfirst into rigorous training, all the while concealing his knowledge of the future from his fellow students and instructors.

Throughout his time at the academy, Yuichi faces challenges that push him to his limits. As he gains strength and hones his skills, he begins to understand that he has a role to play in shaping the future. But with the knowledge of the impending dangers from the original Bleach timeline, he grapples with the moral dilemma of altering the course of history. Yuichi must navigate the delicate balance between keeping himself safe and standing up against evil. The line between friend and foe becomes blurred as alliances are tested and betrayals unfold.

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I do not own Bleach or any of its character <<less

*Slow-paced story progress.*... more>>

What brings you to the Dungeon?

Worth are they for you to face the threat looming beneath Babel?

Is it for Wealth? Is it for Fame? Is it for Strength?

Are you an Avenger seeking for revenge, or you were just a fools, dreaming about becoming a hero?

Me. . ?

Im just, someone that worried, about them. <<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

Xiang Xiaowen suffered a short life on Earth. Abel Hawthorn suffered a miserable life on "another Earth". What do these 2 apparently separate people have in common and why did they merge amongst the countless beings within the multiverse? They don't know, but they'll eventually find out through the latest fully immersive Virtual Reality game released - Realm Quest!... more>>

AI Generated cover by Esteban Ibarra

Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/hard_persimmon/posts <<less

What would you do if you died and met a goddess who offered you a second chance at life? Would you accept her offer, even if it meant becoming her servant and following her whims?... more>>

That’s what happened to Leo, a normal high school student who was about to graduate but died in a mysterious accident. He found himself face to face with Utna, the goddess of chaos, who was bored and lonely of her eternal existence. She asked him to be her apostle, a loyal follower who would spread her influence and cause chaos in the world. In return, she would grant him a new life in a different world where magic and monsters existed. <<less

Peter is a broken and bitter man with nothing left to live for. The loss of his best friend, his loyal dog Zeus, threatens to drive him over the edge. However, as events take an unexpected turn and bizarre circumstances surround him, he refuses to die. ... more>>

Despair, struggle, and mystery. Beware, this journey is not for the faint of heart.

Peter will fight tooth and nail in a strange new world in order to save his own when it arrives. <<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

A genetically modified Pokémon hybrid is torn from his family and home world, thrown into an unknown alternate dimension, caught in conflict with a tyrannical... more>> force from his future. Battling for both his life and the continued existence of the multiverse, he must cast aside his doubt and become savior of time and space, no matter the cost. <<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

In the overcrowded Pride Ring lies an Old Bounty Hunter, a demon that's been down there for nearly a couple hundred years. Trying to now live a quiet life, but an old friend decides to call in a favor. ... more>>

(I only own OCs that pop up.) <<less

Shackled in the shadows, it is the light of the soul that forges our freedom.... more>>

In a world where injustice and suffering predominate, Zayn stands out with a beauty that transcends the ordinary. Cherished by his family, he struggles to make friends. A fatal turn of events strips him of everything, plunging him into the abyss of human cruelty. From this ordeal comes his determination: he will found a clan to defy oppression and raise the wounded to freedom. His ultimate quest? To become the Soulmaster, the influential soul destined to guide the world into a new era. <<less

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Daily life in Pentagram City sucks, straight up. The few people who can get themselves into a comfortable living situation are rare, are usually caused... more>> by some lucky break, and often don't get to keep it for long.
(Blank), one of said rare individuals, is soon to lose his comfortable situation, and suck him back into the Hell around him. <<less

Coming of age five years after the Emissaries of Total Salvation burned his village to the ground, Emmett Sinclair, an errand boy, receives a summons to an academe for the study of Magick. There are just two problems: He is a failure of a man when it comes to spellcasting, and he has a reputation of lying about seeing invisible magick.... more>>

After years of failed apprenticeships and a disappointed guardian, Emmett faces an uphill battle in his quest to finally develop his talents, figure out who he is, and maybe even help restore Charade Gin to what it once was.

Smaller Tag Warning: Girl's Love/Boy's Love tags have not been included yet, but a reader should be prepared for either or both happening. When one does, I'll add it.

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Comments welcome. I should have said this earlier, given my prickly exterior, but i find i like connecting to people these days. <<less

Note: Sorry, month-long hiatus until June 25th, 2023 due to family stuff! Please see the new "update"! ... more>>

Once a powerful and lauded witch, Ba'an salu-Ba'an now lives alone in a cave in the desert, waiting to die. When she rescues an outlander from certain death she becomes embroiled in a deadly game of politics and empire, of heart and soul, but worst of all--of hope and love and a chance at a peaceful future.

Can a disgraced witch find a reason to live her life again--and if so, what price must she pay?

The Stormcrow Cycle is a trilogy comprising of The Exile, The Lion, and Abomination.

Note: This is a high-fantasy set in a low-magic world. The first book is largely character-driven and we really only hit the real plot in Book II, so if you're not fond of long epic yarns you ought to skip this one. I also don't include trigger warnings, but mind the "traumatizing content" tag--all societies minus one practice slavery and the world is indeed, rather grim! <<less

On the cusp of realizing how to be herself, a young woman’s life ends in tragedy. Reborn as a demon, she hopes that answers, revenge, and closure await her at the end of her journey home. Along the way, she'll learn the truth behind her death, and of the greater conspiracy she may now have the power to stop. ... more>>

After all, Zarenna isn’t your typical demon.

Also posted on RoyalRoad. New chapters on Saturdays. <<less

Everyone thinks they’re the master of their life, but for Zye he knows he’s nobody in the long run. Merely a pawn that’ll get kicked from the board early in. He doesn’t know how much of a pawn he really is until it’s too late and he’s done— and begun anew. Only a promise is left when everything is locked up or stripped away. A tiny light to hold onto as he's thrust into the middle of a conflict he doesn't understand.... more>>

He has to learn to adapt and overcome in a world with so much he doesn't know. All while adjusting to the demands of the afterlife-- a realm he never thought possible. It's about learning who to trust, what goals to pursue, and holding onto the promise of another chance at love.

Original Story
Update schedule: Every Saturday
Contains: Sex Scenes (NSFW content), Violence, Mild Language <<less

Due to the Ministry's work in the manipulation of time, perhaps a single test that should never have been, or one that should have taken place. Whatever the small difference was, it unknowingly changed the timeline forever. A young wizard, growing up in a rich noble family of pure blood has been raised by his parents to be the perfect child. Obedient, Well-Mannered, and ready to take over his father's legacy of a potion's master in the Ministry of Magic. However, after a certain night, that young wizard's eyes were opened. With doubts of his teachings, he hid his real thoughts and opinions from his parents, sure they would punish him if he were to... more>> talk back. Now free of them after enrolling into Hogwarts, he needs only to graduate before he can disappear into his true passion of Magizoology.

If only things were that easy. Between keeping up appearances as a pureblood wizard in Slytherin, Discovering friendships, love, and finding his place in the war between good and evil there is no time to rest for Lucas Peterson.

I really disliked how all Slytherins were just 'the bad guys' in the movies I watched recently (Which this will be more based on, if you are hoping for writing as good as Harry Potter, You won't like my poor attempt). I wanted there to be more character growth in anyone from Slytherin, so I decided to make the story following the main timeline fairly closely. Please enjoy the life of a previously unborn child in the universe of Harry Potter.

Two Disclaimers! First, I do not own Harry Potter or this Thumbnail. Full Credit to the person or people responsible. (Look up Slytherin Wallpapers for thumbnail) Second, two of the female love interests will enter a same-sex relationship with one another. <<less

Those delusional fools tried to besmirch my reputation and framed me as an otherworldly invader to justify plundering my knowledge and seizing my true inheritances.... more>>

Ironically, they weren't wrong.

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Update schedule: Wed & Sat. Around 9 - 12 JST (UTC+9)

Volume 01 (Ch 01-40): Devil King's Resurrection
Volume 02 (Ch 41-current): Azure Blade Twins <<less

A wild night awakens something mystical in a previously unremarkable college student. He has to rapidly come to terms with his new reality, or else everything he has known could be destroyed. Follow James as he uncovers the world of magic and ascends to his rightful place as the defender of humanity.... more>>

Looking to upload one chapter a month (~10k words on the first of each month) for as long as my backlog remains somewhat sustainable. <<less