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 twenty years, the island states of Molovar have been walled off from the world of Dirac by the great Mist Dome, a thick fog that appeared on the mysterious 'Day Left in Grey'. Within the dome, the different cultures began turning on each other, in a fight for supremacy of their caged world.... more>>

On the island of Takanova, the proud Teutons are reaching their limits in the fight against the practiced Wolverine Army, and desperately hope for one of their budding youths to become the next 'Heir to the Sword', a knight who will uphold the Teuton's will to protect their land.

Cedric, a troubled teen who happens to be the most highly touted candidate, has always dreamed of being a knight. With his chance at glory ahead of him, the enigmatic boy must face the world head on in a quest to find himself and end the war, while discovering the world's secrets hidden throughout the dome. <<less

One hundred years ago, being diagnosed with the "affliction" was the kiss of death. Whether by mutation or firing squad, Linnaeans lived notoriously tragic lives. The few that lived suffered from irreversible mutations. These creatures, few as they were, inspired legends of werewolves, mermaids, and sirens. ... more>>

Then came the treatments for the Linnaean affliction. The discovery of temporary gene repression meant that the development of mutations could be slowed and managed. This created an "unholy" new race that shared the DNA of both humans and animals.

Feared and hated by the outside world, they created a stronghold to develop their medicines and amass their power. Today, Linnaeans from all over the continent live in the City of Mendel and train under the renowned Professor Corax, a brilliant and eccentric geneticist.

Just before her eighteenth birthday, Ember is diagnosed with the affliction. Suddenly, instead of moving into her dorms and studying with the brightest in the country, she is whisked off to the City of Mendel by government officials who are as scared of her as she is of them. As she contends with a new city and her own treatment, she'll also have to face the tension of the half-baked treaty between the Linnaean people and the outside world.

There's no doubt - life won't be easy in a city where the population is able to harness the abilities (and instincts) of animals.

*This is a cross-post from Royal Road.
** Patreon billing is paused until May 19th <<less

Official Title: The Criswell's Curse... more>>

Ophelia lived. Then she died.
Like clockwork, her death was predetermined by the flames of fate, emerging in the darkness of her 18th birthday. Yet, time rewinded. Again. And again. After 9 lives of being abused, neglected, married off to monsters instead of men, she had enough.
A saint, some called her. A vixen, others murmured. No one in the high nobility knew who this girl truly was, yet none seemed to not yearn for more, to look away from her bewitching grace. And as chess pieces gather, from the most eligible bachelors in the kingdom to women with peculiar tastes; Ophelia observes the pawns slowly moving, their actions causing bloodshed everywhere they touch. And she loves it.
Has her soul become evil, or has she merely gone insane?

Sneak Peak:
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“You are both revoked from your duties as my handmaids and hereby expelled from the Wharton’s estate.”
“Thank you, milady!”
“But since you damaged the dresses, you are to repay their full price within three years. If you refuse or fail to obey this command, you’ll have two fingers removed. Pack your things and go.”
“But that’s impossible! You know we can’t pay that amount! You are dooming us to fail, Ophelia!”
The Duke was standing at the corner of the room, looking at them as if they were nothing but mere ants, ready to be squashed at a moment’s notice; however, reality only sunk when they saw the wide grin on my lips.
“I don’t recall giving you permission to address me so casually.” My figure leaned forward, approaching their desperate expressions with satisfaction tingling beneath my skin. “You’ve raised me since I was but an infant, however, my mercy won’t be tested any further.”
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Please read the Author’s Note before digging into the story, it is very short.
Thank you!

New chapters every Wednesday & Saturday!
Reader discretion is advised. <<less

Below the Heavens (series)... more>>

"Fantasy Napoleon needs help to fight kill Darth Vader." 
Tongue-in-cheek tagline aside, this is a traditional high fantasy story!
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Book 1 - JiangXi (complete)

Molam longs to return home after successfully stealing from the Empire. But the enigmatic Oracle dangles it just out of reach, assigning him another task: to steal wood from the sacred World Tree from the Empire.

The task sends Molam to an Empire city on the brink of collapse, its inhabitants desperate to survive the impending Winter's Sorrow. United with a group of allies handpicked by the Oracle, Molam realizes he is the Oracle's last piece in a decades-long plan to thwart the Empire's relentless ambition to reach Heaven.

Entering the fray comes with lurking enemies, mistrust among allies, and lethal scrutiny from all sides. Continually at risk of having his lack of aura exposed, Molam relies on his wits to navigate powerful individuals with misdirection and a facade of powers. To obtain the group's help and trust, he must balance his new responsibilities against his deeper, more personal goals.

There is no synopsis for Book 2 going forward to avoid spoilers.

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Expectations:
- MC has no powers. Wits and strategy only.
- Meaty chapters averaging 3500 words.
- Expansive secondary world.
- Updates once a week! (With breaks after each interlude)

Community: https://discord.gg/2pUZR4yfTT

Come chat on Discord — I'm happy to engage with readers or other writers on writing and storytelling.

Cover art by the wonderful Kiguri: https://twitter.com/nomaismar <<less

“Bring Hell From The Heavens, For The Throne Of Volk” -motto of the Volk First Royal Airborne as of M31.004... more>>

The Volk System is mired in conflict as embers from the Burning of Prospero make their way to its relative sanctuary. A humble standard bearer risks their life to accomplish an impossible task and is rewarded with lifetime service to the Crown of Volk and its soon-to-be wearer, one Freya Foxway. It's a long way to have come for an orphan raised by the proprietor of a bar in the seedier parts of Sokarin, but the gods' favour is always earned and this soldier will not yet reach Valhalla. After all, they still have work to do.

While this is fanfiction for Warhammer 40k/Warhammer: the Horus Heresy (it’s a whole thing ask about it at your own risk), I like to think that prior knowledge of the universe is not required for full enjoyment. If you'd like to learn more about something I mention ask about it in the comments!

Note for Warhammer nerds: this fic does take place during the Horus Heresy, however, I have never read any of the books and I do not intend to. If I commit a lore crime, you are welcome to call me out, but note that I am not bound by the cannon. (For example: I will include female space marines. If you don’t like it then please keep that to yourself! Thanks!)

psst, if you're here for the Mecha tag, you gotta wait until chapter seven. <<less

Cover image by Steven Shan (2023).
A Tale of the Jade Road.
Updates Sundays AEST.
[Cross-posting to Wattpad and Royal Road.]
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What to expect:... more>> /> - Intrigue and politics
- Daoist references
- Discussions of mental health, some horror and gore elements
- Strong but not OP characters
- A super slowburn female x female romance
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"Do you understand how I could hurt you? I don't think you realise-"
"I don't. I really don't. I can't think of anything worse than what has already happened."
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The demon hunter, Miss Fén, has been called to save a town from the hundred-year scourge of a vengeful ghost. But things are certainly not what they seem and this initially simple-looking job becomes a saga of intrigue, from a little village to the highest realms of power.
When they discover that both she and the 'ghost' have been betrayed by the same person, how will they take their revenge?
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The Tales of the Jade Road are a collection of stories set in the same universe, a historical East Asian-inspired fantasy world where the East and the West are linked by a long trading route, the Jade Road. Other Tales include: I'm really not the Saviour!, Eitsu's Nine Lives, and Ginseng and Yew. <<less

To seek strength is a human instinct. It is birthed by the urge to satisfy human nature. The urge to abuse this strength, too, is in the nature of all humans, suppressed barely by ideals in the form of spiritual mentorship.... more>>

Accordingly, when the road to attaining strength is opened for a meager share of a population, billions must suffer.

For the human civilization of planet Triton, this was a century of self-discovery. For the common man, this was an era of envy. And for the mages blessed by the architects of human civilization, this was a stage to pursue unprecedented glory and power.

It has been 97 years since the humans of planet Triton became conscious of their origin, a mystery spanning beyond their planet, spanning beyond many millennia, waiting to be uncovered in the treacherous sea of stars. The architects have resurfaced, all twelve of them, from the dust left in history by epics and myths.
Beyond the common man's vision, the architects orchestrate their own plans. Beyond the architects' plans lie their common purpose, their hopes and dreams for the all races, every form of life, and all that lies beyond life.

And tonight, a miracle beyond it all has been sparked; a miracle...that may not bring forth fortune, but the shadow of an erased truth; a miracle birthed by brutality and vengeful hunger.
And among all mentors of human instinct, vengeance presents to you your most magnificent self, and to mankind your most abominable form. <<less

Marcus Smit’s life was barreling toward failure or prison, but changed when the Great Impact happened. It destroyed major cities within seconds and setting loose a swarm of monsters. Simultaneously, mysterious Spheres emerged, pulsating with a dangerous energy called Mana—a force lethal to everyone but the Marked.... more>>

Years later, Marcus suddenly awakens in a strange steel frame, desperate to survive and reclaim the very thing that made him who he was; himself. As he grapples with his mysterious circumstance, builds his own army and takes down these strange Spheres filled with monsters, he embarks on a journey to understand what it means to carry a Mark and his new title.

A Breacher <<less

This is a story of a new beginning and a new adventure. Join Elysian on his quest, where his humorous antics and utter shamelessness propel him towards reshaping his past and crafting a new destiny.... more>>

From a baron's son to a slave in a foreign land, he rose to prominence to become a merchant and a master. Even though he now had the power to reclaim what was lost, all was gone. Even his revenge was taken from him. Now, he had everything but also nothing.

Fate had truly been cruel to him. But blaming her for his misfortune was a waste of time. She’s neither right nor fair—she’s blind. She could not see whose thread she was weaving. However, there was also a mystery to her. As she cuts a thread of life, she sometimes attaches it to a past long lost but not forgotten.

(Schedule: Saturday and Tuesday (UTC+8))
* I'll be releasing extra chapters on other days as well. <<less

A leader of a terrorist organization commits suicide.
He wakes up as a third-rate npc villian with the power to influence others.
His conquest begins.... more>>

All hail the supreme leader! <<less

Hey, let me tell you briefly what happened. Suddenly, a panel appeared in front of all the people, and they told us that they would teleport to another universe and ask us to do "something". Sounds pretty crazy, right? So what happened after all this? I started this race with the worst possible class. Yes, I started with the FFF class, which is the lowest class, and a profession that gave me no attack abilities; Strategist. So what am I doing now? Well, you may not believe me, but a dragon is sleeping in my lap and I'm going through a minor economic crisis, plus I have armies to lead and a people to protect.... more>> Also, I got into a bit of trouble after the gods declared me the "Absolute King" and announced it to all people, so I'm working on my new strategies, well, after all, I'm a strategist, right?

A new episode every day at 17:00. <<less

"Of the gods we believe, and of men we know, that by a necessary law of their nature they rule wherever they can." - Thucydides, The Melian Dialogue... more>>

Jack, a final-year high school student eagerly anticipating the freedom of university life away from his parents, stumbles upon a mysterious bracelet while immersed in his favorite online game as a Demon Lord. To his astonishment, the bracelet materializes on his wrist in the real world when he logs off.

Soon he finds himself teleported to a new world. The NPCs have come to life and now they have to work together to figure out how to get back home.

But Jack will have to navigate around new world politics, manage his realm and make sure it's strong enough to withstand attacks and deal with threats in and out of his realm.

What is Jack willing to sacrifice to achieve his goals? Do the ends justify the means for him?

And most importantly, will he become the [Demon Lord] everyone expects him to be and lose his humanity? <<less

The tale begins with how most ends: kingdoms unite to fight the Blighted Multitude, heroes lead the brave thousands, the final stand for survival was at hand. But the tale would not have a victorious end, unlike those sung by the bards. ... more>>

As half of the lands had fallen to the march of the Blighted Multitude, so will the other—defeat was what Hiero, a Draecontyr, one who stole power from the dragons, foresaw. Hiero sets in motion a plan to destroy all, the continent, along with the Blighted Multitude, gambling there’d be a handful of survivors to continue onward. A bleak future, but the only option in his mind.

Three centuries later, Hiero awakens.

Being alive was the least of his surprises. Expecting a land ravaged by unquenchable flames, with a handful struggling to survive, he instead beheld a kingdom where peace and prosperity abound. Follow Hiero as he pieces together lost history and prepares for its repeat. For if he is alive, so too is the ancient evil he tried to bring down with him.
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Cover is my original art.
Also published on RoyalRoad.
Discord: https://discord.gg/VGCzJXt3aS <<less

Hunted by everyone. A world about to burn.... more>>

It was fifty years after Final October, and the world wasn't what it used to be. Post-nuclear war, paranoia was rampant, and the world ran on secrets, spies, and espionage.

William Dunn, an undercity factory kid, desperately wanted to move his family up the Tower—the only refuge from slavers and separatists. Determined to keep his family safe, he made an unthinkable discovery grave enough to reignite the nuclear war.

The secret must be kept at all costs. On the run from terrorists, the military, and the secret police, Will faces an agonizing choice: his family or the world.

A choice between the deaths of thousands or the safety of billions.

A game of cat and mouse begins. The powers that be have set their sights. All ready to fire at Will.

What to expect:
- Weak to strong MC
- Heists and covert operations.
- Mechs and mana-based power system
- High stakes and real consequences
- Coming of age
- Strong friendships
- No Harem

Advance chapters on RoyalRoad. (+20 Chapters) <<less

In the kingdom of Elysium, where shadows whisper secrets and power is a double-edged sword, Princess Isabella finds herself thrust into a world of intrigue... more>> and danger. As the daughter of the ruling monarch, she is expected to uphold tradition and marry for political gain. But Isabella harbors a secret desire for adventure and freedom, longing to escape the confines of palace life and forge her own destiny. <<less

In a world where death is the inevitable price for the privilege of life, and the End looms as the universal fate for all existence, one being defies the natural order. In "The Unliving Sage," Dante, pursued by an imminent threat, inadvertently stumbles into a realm brimming with magic and wonders beyond imagination.... more>>

Seeking sanctuary from the chaos of his own world, Dante instead finds himself thrust into a realm where tranquility is but a fleeting dream, overshadowed by pervasive corruption. Determined to safeguard the fragile peace he finds, Dante must confront a myriad of malevolent adversaries — from the sinister machinations of a shadowy ministry to the bloodthirsty creatures that prowl the darkness, and even formidable cosmic entities that defy comprehension.

Yet, amidst this external conflict, Dante's greatest battle unfolds within himself. As the vessel of the entity known as END, the contradiction of existence itself, Dante grapples with inner turmoil and confronts his deepest fears. He comes to realize that the greatest threat to his newfound haven may originate from within his own being.

As Dante navigates through trials and tribulations, facing the forces that seek to engulf the realm in darkness, he must also confront the daunting task of protecting not only his loved ones but also himself from the encroaching shadow of his own existence. In "The Unliving Sage," the narrative unravels the gripping tale of a hero facing both external and internal adversaries, as he strives to secure not only the world around him but also the very essence of his own soul. <<less

A System Apocalypse changes the Earth.... more>>

A Threat of extermination looms over Humanity.

A Hero returns from killing a Demon Lord.

“Whoever said being a Returnee Hero is easy was full of shit!”

Leonidas Paendrag spent five years in another world to defeat the Demon Lord and his literal armies of Hell, only for the final battle to send him back to Earth unexpectedly. Denied the rest he desperately wanted, Leonidas is instead thrust into a world of emerging fantasy races, warring human factions, and a dysfunctional family more intent on killing each other than the monsters roaming the planet.

With royal elven politics, dungeon raids, area bosses, human doomsday cults, rogue US military holdouts, and hostile fantasy races mixing together into a nightmare cocktail of bullshit; Leonidas must use all his accrued knowledge, skill, and experience as the Hero to cultivate, grow stronger, and forge his own place in a post-System Incursion Earth.

And in the process, figure out why the System keeps calling him a ‘Cataclysm’ and painting a target on his back.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
+ LitRPG System Screens of extremely high quality
+ Weak to Overpowered MC with detailed Cultivation
+ Anti-Hero MC with a code and an IQ above room temperature (F)
+ Sword & Sorcery MC that kicks a whole lotta ass
+ Dark truths of a post-societal collapse Humanity
+ Fantasy races emerging on Earth and meeting normies
+ Politics, Romance, and Action Galore
+ Slow Burn Plot with expansive World Building (Action starts up heavily at Chapter 15+)
+ Dungeon Dives and Really Big Chests™️

There are no advances chapters on Patreon. <<less

The long night shrouds the world, and dawn is delayed.... more>>

Evil descends upon the earth, bringing suffering to all living beings.

He roams in the long night, lingering on the edge of the blade, wavering between the sky and hell.

He ignites the fire of the star soul.

Since the night is long, then I shall be the sovereign of the night.

is the eighth book of Feng Lingtianxia same author of :[Legend of Lingtian] [OTHERWORLDLY EVIL MONARCH] [Proud of the Ninth Layer of the World] [Celestial Firmament] [I Am the Supreme] [Left Way Qingtian] [Blue Falling Heavenly Sword]. <<less

Inspired By The Last Orellen & Mother of Learning... more>>

According to the once-in-a-millennium prophecy, the Time God's end draws near. But with the power to see endless possibilities, he was able to find one future where he may have the slightest chance at survival. He splits his divine essence into seven beings across the countless realms in hopes of averting fate.

Darian, a young hunter in a small village, meets a gruesome end. But when he awakens 24 hours in the past, he realises that his life is not so simple. With gods in pursuit, Darian will do anything to protect his family, even if it means meddling with the space-time continuum itself.

The Mark of the Hidden is a long, character-focused epic fantasy progression webnovel. It's about a boy's journey to become a god.

What you can expect:

• smart protagonist

• slice of life, lots of it

• slow-burn and I mean really really slow

• multiple worlds & cultures

• different types of magic

• old-school epic fantasy

Cross posting on Royal Road <<less

Upon declaring God to be a detriment to human civilization, a Japanese salaryman is sent by the supposed self-proclaimed god Being X to another world where faith in god has been replaced by worship of ideology. Now born into a fascist space empire hiding behind a false ruse of democracy, Tanya Degurechaff must forcibly secure her place in this world through the only means available to her: The Military.... more>>

Trained to be apart of the 'helldivers,' Tanya must fight her way through hordes of bugs and armies of robots if she hopes to finally secure the safe place in the rear she so desires.

Libertas Vult. Liberty Wills It. <<less

Cortney, a man originating from an Earth that is now considered a backwater planet, traverses the expanse of the galaxy, particularly the bustling hub of Chamaktasi. His current journey, driven by a mission on the stark plains of Puran, is deeply intertwined with his devotion to Renee, whose physical magnetism and enigmatic aura are famed throughout the galaxy. Renee, a figure of compelling beauty and formidable strength, is deeply involved with galactic politics and serves as both a guide and a mystery for Cortney. In this sensual space opera, we'll read the memoirs of Cortney. ... more>>

The essence of their relationship, punctuated by moments of profound connection, forms the emotional backbone of Cortney's story. It's a dynamic interplay of sensuality and shared exploration. As Cortney navigates alien cultures and the intrigue of interstellar politics, his reflections offer a window into the bustling galaxy. Renee—part lover, part enigma, part mentor—features as the core subject of this series of memoirs.

Writer's Note: I am writing this (hopefully) regular series to have some sensual fun while exploring themes that interest me like gender, identity, sexuality, beauty, ethics, etc. Expect regular weekly updates and honestly, just come along for a ride as we have some fun together. Cheers! <<less

One minute he was at the top of his game; the next, he was in it. Propelled into a different world, forced to possess the body of an infernal being, Ryan Hanson finds himself more powerful than he has ever been, living in a universe whose physics are very similar to the games that he dominated.... more>>

The problem is, he's been brought in with a purpose not his own, into a body not his own, shared by the soul of a being that's not too happy that he's there with him. And back in his world, he's left behind a loving family that he will do anything to get back to, chains and magic be damned.

Follow the journey of Ryan as he tears through a dark and tyrannical fantasy world, making powerful choices about character build and strategy while collecting and creating magical loot of all types and battling against the urges of the infernal being he has been forced to possess. This story contains dungeons, temples, random encounters, loot, inventory, crafting, NPCs, the beginning elements of empire building, and hopefully so many powerful feels.

Be ready to smash, laugh, cringe and cry as the MC makes his first blundering, then confident, then masterful steps towards tearing off the chains that bind him . . . and making his way home. <<less

Tony Stark. Iron Man. Father. Son. Hero. However, before a certain life changing event, he was a playboy and narcissist. But what if he was killed in the ambush. What if whatever power that brought him back somehow let him gain the memories of a random person from a universe where he was simply a work of fiction.... more>>

A world where a man named Andrew Gardener, died in his sleep, and now found himself in another world, one that hadn’t been half destroyed like his own.

How far would you go if it meant saving billions.

Cover - MilwaukeeMac
This Story is on ScribbleHub, WebNovel, Fanfiction.Net, RoyalRoad and WattPad
All rights are Reserved for their respective owners. <<less

Stephen Crawford is trying to finish his PhD dissertation when he's transported to a magical land he's previously only experienced through gaming.  With a strange new capability that causes him to capture (and remove from existence) places, things, and people, he's trying to make sense of his situation and make his way back to Earth.... more>>

What to expect:

-Fast Paced

-Character driven with overarching plot

-Collectible card game inspired magic system

-Found family, the MC has friends that help him

What not to expect:

-No Harem, small amount of romance 

-No Murderhobo

-Won't be abandoned (full over arching story completed)

Posting schedule: 3 chapters a week. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday until complete. <<less