I’ll tell you how we met, how we got to where we are today and hopefully for the future, things will be better because as I sit here right now, I don’t know how I ended up not running away or killing myself. ... more>>

The life I am living is not for the fainthearted and no human being should have to suffer like this.

Yours sincerely,
The lover of a serial killer. <<less

A collection of short stories involving a bit of espionage, light bondage/damsels-in-distress or guys-in-distress, militarism, mostly yuri and of course all wrapped into an evolving fantasy setting. ... more>>

Most stories focus on the Black Rose Order, an all-female military host of the northern alliance, formerly a coven of elven witches worshipping the Goddess of Magic and Beauty. The order itself consists of many different fantasy races ranging from the various elves, humans [wake up my fellow programs], feyfolk, orcs and dragonkin. There are also dwarves, but what dwarf would want to resemble a midget elf? <<less

There’s a fact that every trillionaire in the Terran Accord knows: Power on Antares always comes with a price. And it was true; almost every position of power within the jurisdiction of the Antares Authority had some sort of string attached. ... more>>

Yet an entire third of the Antares Authority’s budget is exempt from public scrutiny, a gigantic bucket of odds and ends that the masses aren't allowed to know any details on. It's a glaring exception to the rule. Accountability is completely impossible. The money is poured down a hole and not subject to any form of oversight. Nobody knows a single thing they do — not even the very legislators who approve it, every single year, without failure. Whoever is in charge of this is one glaring exception to this rule: They have power without a price. Or so it seems…

This is the story of the Department of Autonomy, and their struggle preparing for a threat beyond their wildest nightmares. <<less

As their fifteenth winter approaches, teens from around the region undergo their week's seclusion beginning on the solstice.
As two teens prepare for this annual... more>> ritual, what duty will they receive? <<less

SYNOPSIS... more>>

…What if Uchiha Sasuke was, in fact, not the one you had always known; gone; replaced by some eldritch… thing.

DISCLAIMER

I do not own Naruto. The original work belongs to Masashi Kishimoto.

Talk-no-jutsu will be receiving a massive Nerf in this fanfic, bringing it down in the rankings from S-rank to D-rank. Poisons and Traps will be receiving a massive buff, effects vary with users.

The author is a sucker for "realism": Ninjas must be stealthy!

For Royalroad STAFF: I will be posting this on Royalroadl under the same pseudonym. Please verify for proof of content ownership. Thank you. <<less

Two is company, three is a crowd. Nine is a cult.... more>>

Having to fight a duel to the death at the start of my first day on the job was a new one for me.

Waking up with no memory was also odd. I think. But neither of those came close to the absurdity of having beautiful and deadly women ready and eager to kill for me.

What I need from them now, though, is nothing special. I just need them to teach me how to lead a cult of assassins. No big deal.

Extra chapters: https://www.patreon.com/MrBlissNine <<less

Pangaea is the main continent on Earth, well the Earth I was reborn into. Me? I am Rick Lee, a Eurasian. I was just living my life like every other Highschool student cramming for University exams, until I turned 18 then it happened.... more>>

I received a System that granted me skills I apparently picked in my past life, that I don't remember even picking. Then the System gave me the Middle-Gold-Finger and left my life forever.

Now with knowledge I never imagined, how can I change my sad life around? Make money? Get revenge for bullying? Find some lovers? Become powerful? I don't know, but knowledge is only knowledge, and I still need to fend for myself.

This is not a Fan-Fiction, so don't worry about anything belonging to anyone but the Pictures I take off the internet, he-he, I am no artist. Enjoy! <<less

In a world where the majority of the population possesses an uncanny ability, and the most elite among them are seen as heroes, icons, figures... more>> of worship, how does one define heroism? People have many ways to define it, heroes have many ways to approach it, and criminals have many ways to defy it. In a time when the most dangerous practitioners of criminality lurked in the shadows of the concrete forest, the Hero Public Safety Commission of Japan believed that they needed to respond not with heroes, but with a pack of elite hunters, the most dangerous, tightly-knit group of quirk users they could find. They are the Wolves of the HPSC, and this is their story. <<less

Terry Barclay is a directionless young man. While a talented musician, he has no prospects for a career in his isolated, country town. Fortunately, an organization called Skyfleet is recruiting, an exploratory and peacekeeping armada of flying ships. One which is manned by humans and creatures alike.... more>>

After only two years of service, he will be able to join Skyfleet's Orchestra of Lights. Though before he can get there, his path will intercept the intrigue of the greater world and its colorful characters. These include a cantankerous dwarven scientist, a radicalized socialist princess, a rock golem dreaming of being a star chef, a snarky former pirate, a mysterious priest, and a friendly queen of a hive of giant insects who also have a love for music.

As a threat from over the horizon digs into the shadows, will Skyfleet and its new recruits be able to rise to the challenge? Or will the flying armada crash and burn, taking the republic it serves down with it? The future is always up for grabs... if it speaks in half-truths.

Author's Note: Star Trek meets Gaslamp Fantasy/Dieselpunk. This story is a work in progress. While I'm trying to avoid seriously changing already-posted chapters, there is a chance of it happening. <<less

The Devil of the Rhine, Tanya von Degurechaff finally perishes as the Great War meets its end. The woman who once spited God himself is defeated, as God turns his back on the world, leaving it on its own. However, his absence would allow for the very personal hell he designed for Degurechaff to be the key to her return.... more>>

Once more as a little girl and in a fake family nonetheless, she strives for success. Eight Stella Stars is all she needs to secure her future, but behind the scenes the shadows scheme behind her, plotting to reclaim the weapon they created. Thanks to the aid of some old allies, she will aim her rifle towards the darkness to protect the future she has yet to claim all while handling a false family built on a foundation of lies. <<less

I would do anything to heal my granddaughter, including selling my soul. So, when a woman professing herself to be a fallen goddess appears promising to offer that exact deal to me, I ultimately accept despite my misgivings.... more>>

The woman tells me I have accidentally re-discovered a special meditation technique known as "Key to the Void." A powerful meditation capable of opening the barrier that separates the world from the void and accessing power from outside the world. But, in death, it can even allow souls to pass into the void, and she wishes to escape this world and needs me to open the way for her.

However, when my soul reincarnates into the other world, I discover several things have gone wrong. Me and her were not the only souls to cross over. There were several other former humans who were reborn here. But, more disturbingly, it seems there is also an earth-born demon here. What's more, the fallen goddess who hitched a ride with me was reborn as my twin sister.

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This is a hard reboot of my previous series, "Second Life as the Sister of a Goddess." You will notice some fairly big changes to this version right from the very beginning. Readers of my previous series should see the list of changes in the forward chapter (of which the name change from Aerien and Gaerien is just the beginning.) Those who have never encountered my previous series can feel free to skip the forward.

I am now going to begin uploading this series to other platforms, including Royal Road as of 4/16/21. <<less

A young, hard-bitten Dominatrix seizes the opportunity of a lifetime.

The king, the piece you cannot afford to have lost, the piece that all others are sacrificed for. But, what if the king was a fool, your typical J-RPG male protagonist with no player in control to steer him in the right direction? So mindlessly self-righteous it borders on being suicidal? Now imagine being a pawn on that board. The weakest piece that is always first to die for their king.... more>>

This is what Ver faces, a earthling who was transported in game as the tutorial boss of a academy J-RPG game. A boss that was to herald ascendant of the hero who would in the future slay the demon lord to save the world? Who was to be defeated and exiled back to his house in disgrace, never to be heard from again. At least, so far as the game story told. Rather, his true fate was to die on his way home, killed by assassins and made to look like an accident. With rain coming down, Ver closed his eyes only to be taken back to the "tutorial" scene. Regression, albeit limited to a certain number of times per "episode" of the game. If he or the hero died, Ver would regress back to the start of the "episode." Protecting his loathsome hero from demons who seek his death while dealing with the schemes of the powerful figures that walk the academy grounds, all wanting the hero.

This novel won't have a schedule necessarily considering I, the author, am a university student writing this as something to pass the time. The weight of responsibility that a schedule would put on me combined with university and work would be crushing. <<less

Futuristic Interstellar Space Spy Adventure

A young Dhampir is thrust into a world beyond his imagination after an encounter with his Shtriga half-brother. After a life in isolation, knowing nothing... more>> of the world beyond the caves of Marumures, Heath must flee for his life and toward his destiny. The first in the Moarteas Eterna series, the books are rooted in rich folklore, legends, and cultures the world round. <<less

Amy Thorne has always abhorred making a scene and sticking out. Despite her best efforts in the past, in the military and in school, she's never truly been assertive, and prefers sticking to the background. Excess attention is the last thing she wants. She's perfectly fine being a non-obtrusive wallflower, or even better, a complete NEET.... more>>

Of course circumstances never leave some people alone. Even in the shadows there are those who'd force her into gainful employment. Thrust into both higher education and a job at a secretive Government agency, she seeks to get her revenge whatever way she can.

Maybe by reading the sketchy grimoires at her job?

I will also be posting this story on Royalroad.com
I'll try to update weekly. <<less

The Chosen Hero's quest to vanquish the Dark Lord is overshadowed by the true war between the enigmatic Hero Intelligence Agency and vile DGB.... more>>

Among the HIA’s agents is Delphi, an underappreciated handler in charge of carefully guiding the Hero from the shadows. When a high-ranking enemy spy infiltrates the Hero’s party, Delphi will need to rely on both her skills in espionage and her incredibly eccentric teammates to deal with him. It won’t be easy however, as this mysterious enemy holds all of the keys, including one to unlock the mysteries of Delphi’s unknown past.

Will Delphi risk everything to uncover her lost history, or let the chance go in service to her kingdom? Read and find out! <<less

Book 1 now available on Kindle! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLJ46F11... more>>

Hundreds of thousands of years in the future, humanity has spread across the four known universes under the heavy-handed rule of their emperor, the Faceless One. Earth is a myth, and the idea that the incredible human population came from a single world is preposterous to nearly all but the most radicle of zealots. When society has plateaued for eons, a discovery or an invention changes everything. Treasure hunters, universe hunters, and rebels use the incredible powers Huds provide to rank up their classes and abilities. Such power, inexplicably described as simple Artifact Magic, fuels the ones who dare to use such power for their own needs or wants.

Memoryless… nameless… a man finds himself on the derelict Seeker ship Perfection, one of the few colony ships built by the empire. A one-way trip to hunt for the fabled fifth universe, such ships and the million inhabitants are rarely ever heard from again. Infested with the Faceless One's Butchers, the lost man finds companionship with treasure hunters whose loose ties to the rebellion found them in the middle of interstellar space, surrounded by the bloodthirsty, transformed colonists and crew.

A Tank, a Brawler, Mender, Weaponsmith, Swordsmith, and a Crusher find something… or someone. A mindless man with unique abilities joins their ranks as the rarest class of Hud, a Caster. A Death's Knife subclass, he proves himself a powerful tracker, assassin, and something all-around unique. As the group's leader, Marrin will never squander such a powerful resource, especially trapped, surrounded by evil. <<less

“Anno Heroibus, 990, 94th day of Bruma.... more>>

To the.
Magus of the West,
Princess of Albion,
and High Priestess of Albion,

Amadela Clovis Krone.

Dear, my little sweet princess of the west, how have you been spring child?

As usual Here in the east we are celebrating the winter festival, it's rowdy, cheerful, and loud... very, very loud, from the smiling children with their candies in their hands and mouth, to the adults dancing gleefully with their partners. I wish you were still here to be my door answerer, hahaha.... well, duty still comes first for us Magus! So I hope you have a nice and fun winter festival there in Castle Krone with your family.

But... you know me when I write letters, so if this letter has finally fallen to your hands child, that means I have died from the hands of the Rider Cultist. I know for sure you will weep for me, mourn for me, but don’t take too long child, because the time has come to summon the last heroes, act now! quickly and swiftly, because the clock has ticked again with my death. For his return is now inevitable and our enemies too are making their moves. Summon them child, summon them for this world's fate is rested upon those heroes.

Sincerely, your great of a Magus of the East uncle,

Jan.“
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Lord Protector is fantasy series following a teenage trio named Martyn Wulf, Arthur Svard, Eleanna Florens and their teacher Marie Maynard, who were summoned to a world called Lumenter by the Kingdom of Albion.

They are tasked to protect Lumenter from an old chaotic force, that previously has tried and failed to destroy Lumenter, but this trio and their teacher took a different approach on their task, rather than becoming a heroes party and venturing out to this new world, they, or more specifically, Martyn Wulf, the brain of the trio, made a deal with the King of Albion.

The deal was that Martyn, his friends, and his teacher would be protected by the Kingdom and then making Martyn as the co-ruler of Albion, where in exchange he will improve and advance Albion politically, economically, diplomatically, and maybe even technologically.

The King and his advisors accepted Martyn's offers but by doing this, he just plunge himself as well as his friends and teacher to a world of corruption, lies, betrayal, and greed.

Either way, he must play this messed up game of chest for his survival, his friends' survival, and his teacher's survival.
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For more information, go to the main - https://nilocat.wixsite.com/lordprotector
Cover by - Moccha - https://www.instagram.com/catsu_draws/ <<less

A young soldier from our world who is a lifelong Star Wars fan dies and is unexpectedly reborn in his favorite fictional universe.... more>>

Just as the Galactic Empire is born.

Follow his journey as he carves out a path for himself in the galaxy far far away. Where he works to turn the Galactic Empire into a force that is not simply one of tyranny and oppression, but one that will truly benefit the galaxy and a nation that will endure the test of time. <<less

"Nothing can escape these eyes!"
Apparition Vision - the power capable of deciphering people's souls. Female sleuth Florian Lilly Cobblestone is meticulously mastering this supernatural power. (Progression detective series.)... more>>

Florian sees everyone's unique spirits while hers remains unseen.
She seeks help from psychologist Dr. Ronaldo Von Nirvanas. As he studies Florian's abilities, they encounter criminals hiding in Tarot Tori City.

This is the beginning of an eccentric genius detective vs. criminal masterminds series. Prepare for dynamic battles of wits with bizarre elements.

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Book trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yjBMVDV8IU&t=69s

New chapter every Thursday.
These releases will stay on Royal Road, Wattpad, and Scribble Hub.

Hardback and paperback are available now! (Ch. 1-40):
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/my-mind-is-not-yours-eliot-daniel-esparza/1142966028?ean=9798985232929
https://www.amazon.com/My-Mind-Not-Yours-Welcome/dp/B0C12241MN/
Paperback - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6NZHXKF

Check out the eBook version with illustrations on Google Play Books, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon.
Get eBooks 1-4 (Ch. 1-40) for free!
Use code BNPTHEWORLD at Barnes & Noble
Or for Google Play Books use code: Q77HZE59ATBNP

Please check out the Amazon merch for My Mind Is Not Yours: https://eliotdesparza.com/merch/ 

@EliotDEsparza
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I put my all into my first work.

Please enjoy. <<less

Ah, being a Mercenary, it's like being a soldier except more fun, and you don't have to care about silly things like "not blowing up a children's hospital"
Follow a team of ten totally unprofessional soldiers of fortune as people throw money at them to solve tasks that range from picking up trash to starting a major conflict between two nation states.... more>>

There will be fun, blood, death and illiteracy. Mercs may be many things, but literate is not one of them. <<less

10 Short Stories involving a team of 10 Mercenaries doing Mercenary stuff: killing, fighting, not being able to read, the works.

Kyle's parents were spies. Yeah. You heard that right. Real ones, like in the movies. It was pretty cool, except for the fact that Kyle was just a normal student at a normal school right now. He wanted to do spy stuff! There were all these cool gadgets that he wanted to learn about, and it all seemed so exciting, and meanwhile he was just stuck doing history homework. BORING!... more>>

Then, one day, his dad got caught, and the three of them needed new identities, and... well... let's just say that those identities, and the mysterious city which would be their next mission... might be more of a home than they expected.

This story is set in the same multiverse as Chiri Vulpes's "Extra Credit for an Eldritch Horror" <<less

Inventing is illegal on the planet of Kachino. After Ainslyn Paine, the son of inventors, is kidnapped with his sister by the Kachinoan military, he has one goal: to free his sister from their tyrannical grasp. But her freedom comes with a price -- the life of an enemy princess. ... more>>

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