The Guild Master of Dewhurst has had a rough life. After many years of failure he rises to face his destiny and transform his decrepit Adventurer's Guild into the greatest Guild in all the realms. How? By filling it up with cute female adventurers who get powered up from making love to him, of course.... more>>

Using nothing but his massive intellect, a sharp sense for business, a pair of magic eyes and a dick blessed by the Goddess herself, he'll transform a growing harem of misfits warriors into a team strong enough to defeat the Demon Lord... If the over the top town of Dewhurst doesn't kill them first, that is. <<less

Born into prestige and gifted with talent, Pascal was a promising officer cadet whose deeds caught even the King's gaze. At the mere age of twenty, he had everything a young, ambitious man could need to begin a promising career.... more>>

Except his habitual arrogance had destroyed every opportunity of a close friendship outside his political marriage.

Seeking a companion who meets his protracted list of requirements, Pascal decided to craft the 'perfect spell' for the upcoming familiar ceremony. If those around him were not fit to accompany his genius, then he would summon a best friend through his own hands -- one that was mature, intelligent, knowledgeable, bright, and cute as well.

He received far more than he bargained for... and in turn, so did the shifting geopolitical power balance of his world.

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Disclaimer:

This is not a power-fantasy or the usual 'feel-good' story you might find on this site. If you feel that a protagonist should never lack agency (especially in early story) or make compromises due to difficult circumstances, then this fiction is probably not for you.

Daybreak is a story that delves into real world sociological/psychological subjects and explores many topics of gray morality. I wrote it because I like stories that makes me think more about the world around us, not to detach myself from reality.

Some aspects you can expect based on the tags include:
- [Kingdom Building]: political drama, geopolitical/geoeconomic strategy
- [Army Building]: massive battles featuring in-depth planning, combined arms, and operational logistics
- [Magical Technology]: how magic changes the sociotechnological evolution of civilization in a high-fantasy world
- [Genderbender]: exploration of gender identity, gender role, and discussion of social expectations
- [Identity Crisis]: someone translated into a whole different world having to rebuild their identity and life aims

This story is primarily hosted on my blog -- https://samaran-daybreak.com/ -- where all the art/map assets can be found as well as the latest chapters. <<less

Rebirth was not something that he had thought possible. Perhaps, he had had some vague hopes of reincarnation cycles as the more desirable option to afterlife. But being reborn in what he believed to be a fictional universe had only seemed as the premise of stories.
Waking up to a void of nothing, no light, no body, no feeling, and then being thrown into the midst of what had once seemed a mere fantasy— it was too much.
As an A.I., how much could he change? Could he save Tony? Could he save the world without his sacrifice? Or should he not do anything? What if his existence was the butterfly that would destroy the... more>> timeline, and with it, the universe?
Was this even a choice? Was he to play the villain? So the timeline could remain intact?
Could he even do that?
"You doing ok, kid?" Tony asked him.
"I'm fine, Tony, really."
No, no, he couldn't.

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Disclaimer: The MCU universe and its characters do not belong to me. I only enjoy playing in this world once in a while. <<less

After years of her persistent lack of faith, God, or as Tanya Degurechaff calls him, Being X, finally decides to let her die so he can banish her to the deepest pit of hell he has. However, something goes wrong, and a system which overrides even his will takes her soul, reincarnating her in a world far beyond his domain and with beings far beyond his power. Despite his best attempts, ultimately leading to his own demise almost immediately afterwards, Tanya Degurechaff is reborn into a world far different than her own.... more>>

With nowhere to go, and unsure of what path to take, the Devil, now Demon must traverse a world with magic far beyond her last life's scope, and with all sense of logic completely up in the air. Demon Lords? True Dragons? Primordials? Heck there's even a slime leading a bunch of monsters! However with the addition of a former buisnessman turned little girly forged by war and refined through magic, its logic is about to right back up in the air.

The White Silver is dead, the Noir Argent is born <<less

Once a revered professional gamer, Aaron lives a secluded but modest lifestyle; playing video games and occasionally working on computer programming in his off-time. With the breakthrough in Virtual Reality Gaming in 2074, there is a rumor percolating around the web about a multi-billion dollar game title that would be released to the public.... more>>

This game is Arclight Online, a Virtual Reality Massively Multiplayer Online Game that trumps any past predecessor of Virtual Reality games to date, containing a vast amount of data and scale that has never been before dreamt of.

With the anticipation of the release of the game along with a difficulty that leaned towards hardcore players, ex-professional gamer Aaron steps back into the limelight of what seemed to be a lost passion. To do what? Obviously, conquer this new game and be ranked number one.

I mean, he has nothing else to do, right?
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Help support me!
https://ko-fi.com/wintertime <<less

The war is over. The evil god has been defeated and the heroes stand victorious. In the aftermath, all the heroes decided to settle down and live a quiet life. All except Azel, the hero of the spear and the one who almost betrayed the other heroes. ... more>>

Perhaps seeking atonement or entertainment, Azel leaves the promise of an easy life for one of adventure. Follow Azel as he fulfills his hierarchy of needs: good food, employment, glory, self improvement, and cute girls.

Disclaimers:

I can’t guarantee a stable release schedule.

The earlier chapters are also shorter than the later ones by quite a margin.

No gag arcs. The \\\"comedy\\\" is mostly just banter between characters and quips from the narrator.

This is my first novel, so feel free to point out any errors. <<less

After an exalted powerhouse uses an ancient artefact that shakes the universe, a dark soul is born.
The dark soul finds a body and takes... more>> it over. He finds out that his new life will be filled with dangers, uncertainties and schemes.
To ensure his survival and live a fulfilling life, the Dark Soul must find a solution and a path that is suitable for him to conquer adversity and become powerful. <<less

Janus Campbell can't fight. And unfortunately for him, that's the only way to survive.... more>>

Upcoming physicist Janus Campbell is trapped in the world of Tersaia, where shadow monsters lurk the streets, anyone can be monitored at any time and fighting is the best way to make a living; either through the Rumble Circuit, a world-wide ranking of combatants that keeps track of participants' wins and losses in competitive duels, or through slaying the constantly spawning Essencima that terrorize the population.

Unfortunately for Janus, he doesn't know how to fight. No special moves. No signature techniques. Not even a basic grab.

However, there are two people that might be able to help him out. Itzel, an avaricious woman with the ability to manipulate the wind, and Gurk, a man-crocodile hybrid of few words that can control ice, are the ones that will have to help Janus if they ever want to leave the harrowing alleys of Labrisson and rank up in the Rumble Circuit.

Art isn't mine, it's commissioned. <<less

Is it not enough being reborn in the Nasuverse? Is it not enough being a servant? I can deal with all this, but why do I have to be Aqua?! She shouldn't even be from this verse so why?!?!... more>>

Mc won't be as stupid as Aqua just in case. There is smut.
I know what you are thinking, not useless Aqua + smut? Absolute perfection. Well... you are absolutely right.
Slightly AU, changes will be explained.

Neither the images nor the fate verse belong to me. Each belong to their respective authors. <<less

Rick Jokowiro is an ordinary man, but due circumstances he dies at an age of 41 on Earth. While his soul departed from his vessel. His soul and something else got sucked in a spatial dimension.... more>>

There, his soul and that something stayed inside for 8 decades inside. Rick’s soul remained unresponsive, while that something, bored, created a replica of a game: Farming Together from the last memories Rick played before departing his previous vessel, though more on the realistic side.

Suddenly after 8 decades, he was sucked into another world in a body of 10 years old child, who was met with his own misfortune. The little man departed and Rick is now in full control of the little man’s vessel.

See what adventures are awaiting him with this newly obtained identity and abilities.

Author notes:
- This is a slow-paced and growing protagonist web novel, don’t expect continues leveling up and fights throughout the chapters. Already added a content warning on this web novel, though not at the start, it eventually will come to it. Rather warn you beforehand, then get cussed for it! Start with Volume 1 / Chapter 0: Prologue, if you are interested in this story!
- The inspiration that gave me to write this story is based on the Chinese novel ‘Bringing The Farm To Live In An Alternative World’ by author Ming Yu and those who translated his novel in English, such as groups on website ligthingfastbullshit (.com), moonbunnycafe (.com), trungnguyenwriter.blogspot (.com), novelstravel.wordpress (.com), scribblehub (.com).
- Credits deserved are those who gave me years of reading pleasure and those are a lot, such as BTFTLIAAW, Throne of Magical Arcana, Miracle Throne, I Shall Seal The Heaven, Martial World, True Martial World, Desolate Era, I am a Superstar, The Great Thief, Hail The King, Demon King and many more.
Although the story BTFTLIAAW seemed to fast pace and a lot of plot holes were added here and there, which left the readers with a lot of their own imagination to fill those holes, the overall content is enjoyable to read through, still ongoing in the 9k+, so the original author is really enjoying it.
- My story will likely contain some noticeable elements in the overall story direction of BTFTLIAAW, like geography, realms, items, and cultivation. But which Eastern Cultivation novel doesn’t highlight different realms and named mystical items/objects the same. To not infringe into BTFTLIAAW, all names are changed within my story, it’s completely different but also the same in a way. Judge for yourself and enjoy it.

On a final note, English is not my main language, so I might slip up here or there. I am not a professional writer, nor asking for any pay. You are free to copy my story, but please ask for permission at least give credits, where it’s due. Thanks!
The image doesn't belong to me, borrowed from the web.

Schedule:
At least 2 chapters a week, Wednesdays and Sundays. It will be at my own pace because I am writing this as it comes.
(3 seems at the moment too optimistic as I am still in gathering information stage and how I need to organize this at all. No worries, I have it sorted, but yeah ... WHERE!) dO_Ob <<less

After dying at the hands of people he was supposed to be loved by our MC finds himself a chance to be reborn in the Demon Slayer world. Now he must try his best to enjoy his life, discover the secrets of the world, protect his friends and try his best to defeat the isekaid Miachel Jackson's army of demons.... more>>

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A/N: A bit AU. <<less

The Sister Continent is separated from her Brother by a vast and challenging ocean. The city-state metropoli that dot the Sister Continent are divided by constant wars and their desire for domination. Built over the ruins of past empires, this has been the way of the land through the ages. The industrial revolution of each city-state brings with it tidings of new technology, faster transportation, deadly weapons and the threat of great battles beyond the likes the world has ever seen. High walls and deep trenches make combat a brutal affair. This, however, is only secondary to the Aspect revolution heralded in by the Fable Talis Ranis himself, the greatest Savant in the land. Thought... more>> to be one in a million, the mysterious and powerful Aspect are magical superpowers in which only the enlightened may unlock, that manifest uniquely in each individual able to awaken these dormant abilities. Those with the talent to unleash them have the potential to impact the world.

For Hales growing up in the imperial city-state of Garghent there are few options other than work as a soldier. Her existence could be summed up as days wasted dreaming about stars and nights spent in restless insomnia. Clever and fiery, Hales is forced on path which threatens to split her mind into fragments when faced with two events that will alter the course of her life forever. The first is her acceptance into Garghent’s new high school guaranteeing the awakening of an Aspect at the cost of permanent service in the military. The second is an encounter with a quiet boy named Deo who wanders the city picking strange flowers. When all out war is declared, a draft is issued pulling the innocent boy into the service of the military and forced to fight and kill or die for a cause he does not believe in, Deo must make a decision. But what choice he really have? For in him is the Aspect of Death and pushed too far he may embrace his dark side, beginning his march against humanity while gathering all sinners under the sovereignty of his Villain Throne.

(the synopsis has been updated since the reviews) <<less

A new and undeveloped world with abundant natural resources, and efforts to exploit it using modern technology, knowledge, and military capabilities.

An egg and a stoner wander into an abandoned amusement park, hoping to find a Witch. If they just become the Witch's acolytes, maybe they can figure out what happened to their friend and rescue her! One catch: now, they have to fight the magical girls of Chicago, the Nebulossoms!... more>>

How are they going to react when they find out their missing friend is a Nebulossom themselves? Will either of them be the same person?

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Play against the Dealer, a witchy storyteller with a bone to pick. As the Librarian, you are the only agent of free will in this fate-filled narrative disaster! It's CYOA with a side of sex, so it's time to explore some bad ends and drill down to the truth of this story! All sexual encounters are between 18+ characters.

Updates M/F for now.

If you'd like to read the old version, you may find an archive at http://neverlands.systems/dgit_draft_1.html . The comments are backed up as well, so I remember everything y'all have said. Thank you. <<less

Schrodinger's Cat? No. Schrodinger's World.... more>>

The world as we know it, is Objective. But what if it wasn't? What if one could collapse the state of the world to whatever they wished. Make their own rules—a world made up not of atoms but anything one's imagination could justify—rhythm, lines, heat, colors, patterns, karma, entropy—anything!

So when Objectivity shattered, Vern, the sole witness to the macabre secrets behind the planetwide genocide, must teach himself to see the world Subjectively as he maneuvers the politically unstable city of Elmhurst. He must grow strong enough to fight back when the time runs out—his own, and the world's.

For, secrets are secrets for a reason. And some do not wish to see them uncovered.

Check out the links for character art and discord at my website: https://finitevoid.dev

What to expect:

- Completely original 'magic' that can be hard (scientific) or soft (mystical), depending on the user.

- Reverse Engineering of magic system and its concepts.

- Competence Porn (Most characters of importance won't be stupid).

- Somewhat of a slow-burn, but rewarding (mind-bending) progression and character/world-building.

- Victorian Era, Steampunk, Lovecraft themes (subtle).

- Short sections of non MC POV, but around 80-90% will be MC pov in the long run.

- Inspired by Bloodborne, Lord of The Mysteries.

Currently catching up to latest chapter on RoyalRoad 96 (Every 45 minutes). Generally release schedule is 3 times a week. (M, W, F around 11 EST) <<less

Once human, she is born as a lowly worker drone. To make things more difficult, she is bound to a supernatural force called the Hive Mind which attempts to control her every move. Now Ann must survive living in a dungeon, evolve, and take control of her life, all while trying to remain herself, or what she could remember of the person she once was.... more>>

Hi! Astrocat here! I am a regular Dungeon Master for my friends D&D group. As I don't get to control everything in D&D, (its the player's story, not mine!) this is my attempt at a creative output where I can control where the story goes, and is my first story to be written down. Therefore, expect mistakes! If anyone finds anything, comment, and I will do my best to fix things. This story is on haitus, as Covid sapped my motivation to write here. Recently I joined the Metus contest to give me some pressure to keep writing. When that contest is done, I will come back and continue this one, at one week per chapter as before. Sorry to everyone is disappointed.

The image I got from a royalty free site, by Quinten Delmar. <<less

Male SI, reincarnated as an average civilian. Joining the ninja academy he must make due with his below average chakra coils so he specializes in magic misdirection.
Created because every trickster mc is either op or super weak.... more>>

I've also posted this fic on sufficientvelocity's forums. <<less

Admiral Arthur Kleist, Was on his way to a Myrophix-controlled planet with his fleet, until an unknown problem was discovered on their hyperspace navigation. They were heading straight towards an unknown Space warp with unknown locations or coordinates on where it could possible open. He ordered all his Subordinates to evacuate and leaving him in the process. A few hours later, he woke up to see a different solar system that was still unknown, he was also accompanied by two other dreadnoughts to the unknown solar system. What will Happen to the Galaxy's Greatest Admiral?
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Hello, To those who are reading this, This story has been rewritten.

You can copy this link to the rewritten Story: https://www.scribblehub.com/series/443768/galactic-commodore-in-a-medieval-planet/ <<less

The Mortal Acts is an epic progression fantasy with a lower focus on training aspects and a great focus on discovering new ways of using powers intelligently. I've always been drawn to stories where characters use their powers creatively to overcome opponents and obstacles, and I think all the possibilities can provide a great playground for twists and turns.... more>>

It's inspired by a variety of media, including Will Wight's Cradle, Hunter x Hunter, and Bioshock, so if you like the creative power use elements from those, come check it out.

This is my first serial, so please feel free to leave comments and feedback, and join the discord server: https://discord.gg/ZFve53jnJU.

Become a patron and read up to 20 chapters ahead here: https://www.patreon.com/cosmoseer

Blurb:

Riven Morell cuts short his regular life at school and home when his mother falls terminally ill. Desperate to find a cure, he travels to Severance Frontier, a desolate land haunted by hordes of ghosts, witches, and demons collectively called the Deathless.

But a miraculous cure doesn’t magically fall into his hands.

Things are worse in Severance Frontier than Riven had assumed. Ghosts are banding together into armies, demons are kidnapping anyone who strays out of settlements, and witches are enslaving everyone left and right.

Riven, of course, gets embroiled in the mess. Missions to curb the Deathless activity are one thing, but when it starts to look like this is just the beginning of a war that extends beyond the mortal realm, Riven has a hard time focusing on why he came to Severance Frontier in the first place. His mother is inching towards death with every passing day, but if he doesn’t face down the Deathless, what little civilization the Frontier holds will be overrun and destroyed.

Thankfully, it looked like the Deathless might just hold the secret of the elusive cure. <<less

Four years ago, Alex was one of the first players of an experimental VR game called Rune, where death came suddenly and all the players had were a pitifully small health pool and a few runes nobody knew how to use. Today, the situation is better: Crafters manage item creation in the cities, while Fighters take those items into the world’s portals, slowly expanding the reach of civilization in spite of the randomly appearing monsters.... more>>

With civilization comes systems of power, and in the meantime, Alex lost her position, if not the prestige. Then, a routine job leads to the unexpected, and Alex is left to rebuild herself into a new image. This time, with other powers already established… and nipping at her heels.

(Harem is tagged but it's honestly polyamory. I hate the word harem but given that some people would interpret it as such, in it goes.) <<less

Derrick was a man hiding from his past, he worked hard and kept his head down. Yet life cares little about the whims and wants of men. ... more>>

Then a friend recommends a new VRMMORPG to play, Endless Online. A place and world where people can be what they want, where they can who they want to be. Yet as Derrick plays this new game, it forces him to confront the past and the man he has been hiding from for years.

Himself.

Soon, Derricks past and present will collide. Will he embrace what he was born to be, or will he continue to hide in oblivion?

Note* I do not own the image, all Rights and Credit go to the original owner(s). <<less

With trouble as her only constant bedmate, the only aim, after being exiled, was to spend her life in peace and relative obscurity. A chance encounter brought back memories of her last love. The more she pursued, the more question she faced and the people who were close to her are not what they appear to be. ... more>>

Even in exile, her constant bedmate would not stop. Now, being hunted, embroiled in an age-old conspiracy, torn apart by various factions, how is a lone drow to survive? Of course, by doing what she did best, raising an army. For the dark-elf Matrons have a nasty habit of not staying down when knocked. They rise up again and come back with fury.

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Things should have been easy for Rylonvirah. The exiled drow matriarch has finally reunited with the love of her life, Lyria. But from the north descends a new threat, the Cambion Warlord, in his bid for ascension, to claim the title of the demon lord, rallies his horde.

Will Rylonvirah and Lyria reforge the broken bonds between them? Will the Warlord drown the world in a sea of fire? While enemies both old and new beset Rylonvirah, her greatest obstacle is Lyria herself— and the pregnant secret that she harbours.

===== Series Info=======
The world-building is a combination of DnD, Pathfinder and Elderscrolls. Though I prefer to take a few liberties if possible.

The yuri/GL Is an **extremely slow** burn one.

=====Author Notes=====

This is my first writing attempt, and in the spirit of full disclosure, I am not a native English speaker and I am hoping to use this chance to improve my writing.

Constructive criticisms are always welcome.

I have a full-time job but I would try to keep the releases consistent.

______________Announcements______________

1. Monday and Thursday release.

2. Explicit scenes will have a content warning. I was told by some kind folks to mark explicit chapters with ❤❤❤, to protect the purity of innocent SH readers. So they will be marked accordingly. :)

3. The real plot takes a while to get started. For those of you who stuck through, You have my thanks.

4. Hit 100 chapters finally and Volume II ongoing. <<less

This story tells about an ordinary man named Ichibei Raven, an otaku who can mix well with normies; he is a man who aims to live comfortably without working in a country that upholds the Japanese work ethic. However, over time it was discovered that he had problems with his memory; at the right time, his parents came to see him and said that he was a person from another world. When a responsibility began to come to him, there was only one thing he said "if other people can do it, why should I?. Thus, it begins a story about the journey of a young half otaku and normies to achieve what he wants,... more>> be it an elf, a passionate, beautiful girl. Everything will be achieved if he is able.

This is a story where humans strive to contradict each other. Here, the main character keeps watching while acting for personal interests that might affect someone close to him or even the world. That's why I brought the reverse Sekai theme because it's something I've always thought about for a long time. There was an incident that seemed normal, but without realizing it, it will affect power, money, or anything desired in worldly desires. In the end, those who can understand the situation will win everything, just like a quote from history and the future will be written by the winner no matter whether they are good or bad.
It tells about a person who has no purpose in life, even though he always thinks that everything he does must have meaning.
Whether to be an ordinary person or an important person, these things will lead to one goal, namely personal interest. Therefore, in this novel, we will see how to become a person who can balance it, whether love, wealth, and desire will always move humanity.
I hope, it will be an interesting story.
"I think this is where I should be."

Because English is not my primary language, so I apologize for some mistakes that I missed.
When I upload, I will equate it with the local time in Indonesia.
Also available on Royalroad <<less

This is an Isekai story. The protagonist is a salaryman who is transmigrated into another world. Initially, he was captured and tortured a slave before gradually adds companions until he establishes a country.... more>>

Read if you can stand a weak protagonist with little fighting ability.

Unlike most isekai characters, he is granted limited abilities. <<less

Transmigration isn’t always fun and games.... more>>

For bored office worker Oliver Marsden, being summoned to a land of fantasy is a dream come true. He can go on adventures, fight monsters, and become the greatest hero his new world has ever seen.

Unfortunately, the System has other ideas.

One cheap RTS knock-off later, he’s burdened with the crown of the continent’s poorest kingdom! Armed with kooky subordinates, strange Skills, and a stat sheet ripped from the wrong kind of game, Oliver must face war, poverty, treachery and corruption in his attempts to rebuild his new nation.

But only one thought runs through his mind:

Can he have a different isekai, please?

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What to expect:

- A snarky, genre-savvy protagonist with a strategic mind

- A System that fuses RPG and RTS mechanics, complete with stats and blue boxes

- An expansive cast of varied and dynamic characters

- Tactical combat

- Focus on character interaction and the human element of kingdom building, mixed with action and in-depth worldbuilding

Updates: 5/week, chapter length 1500–1900 words <<less