The Old Realms Saga starts where Touch O' Luck ends.
It is a direct sequel and follows the story of Glen, the thief from Shroudcoast, now impersonating the grandson of the elderly Lord of Altarin and his colorfull companions.
It tells of Lord Storm Nattas struggles, as he tries desperately to prevent the realm from falling into the pits of war, or failing that, make certain he escapes it unscathed.
It will sing of gallant Sir Lucius Alden, 'Bloody tiger of the South' and his journey to the distant lands of Fetya, and the faraway 'true' North. A journey of hardships, danger, a desperate search for redemption and the road back to his beloved Regia.... more>> /> It will whisper of a Princess woes and triumphs, in the exotic continent of Eplas.
It will speak of a 'demi-goddess' wanting what was promised and Dar Eherdir, the father of all assassins.

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The Old Realms series:

Prologue,
Touch O' Luck (Finished)

Act I,
Hint O' Magic (Finished)

Act II,
Lure O' War (Finished)

Act III-V
Wings O' Fate 1-3 (Ongoing)

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2 chapters per week.
drops Fridays and Saturdays/Sundays around 12:00 UK time
also a chapter Wednesday in the afternoon.

II) multi-part chapters come usually within 48 hours for continuity (and because they are written as one chapter for the novel's original form), without being limited from the above schedule.

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Cover artwork by @IntheBlackveil
(here the cover of Lure O' War, or Act II is used)

Maps of the Old Realms are available here
I) chapter specific maps of the Realms
https://theoldrealms.blogspot.com/p/maps-of-realms.html
II) Character portraits
https://theoldrealms.blogspot.com/p/old-realms-characters.html

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I) All tags are relevant but most chapters are not too extreme. Fair warning dear reader, this is an 'unfiltered' story, sometimes sweet, others bitter, touching some heavy subjects or problems, like crime, war, betrayal, pride, politics, revenge etc set in a Epic Fantasy backdrop with shades of Grimdark. In its heart of hearts though, it is an adventure.

II) The Old Realms saga is only published on Scribble Hub and RR for free. It is in the author's plans to publish it on Amazon and other platforms at some point. If you see it offered anywhere else, or someone tries to charge you for it, please report him. It is illegal to sell, or take advantage of intellectual work  without the author's permission. <<less

These are the tales of two cat burglars, partners in crime all their lives, struggling to fit into a world that won't offer them even a moment of security or peace. But what if someone beyond this cruel world could offer them a gift? The chance to revitalize their lives, a single moment to gaze deep within themselves and not only see what it is they truly desire, but to chase that dream? To forge their bodies anew to allow their minds peace at last, as their true selves... With the seal upon my prison weakening, I reach out to those souls in need and ask of thee...... more>>

Will you accept Ascension?

(Specific content warnings will appear at the start of any chapter that requires them. Huge thank you to @PomiferousMouse on twitter for all their help in editing our story!) <<less

The World's Number 1 Most Wanted Thief, the Black Cobra, an Egyptian youth specialized in ancient artifacts, was killed in an explosion he set up after being chased into a dead end in New York. Around his middle finger which he pointed at the face of every chaser from every world superpower, he carried the most prized item in the world, the Ring of Horus.
When he kicked off life with a Bang! He returned with a lot of barf and vomit as poison was being cleansed of his body and a series of messages kept popping up. Long story short, he reincarnated into the body of Leon, an antagonist from a game he used... more>> to play and supposedly one who should already be dead. However, the Hunt for his Life never ended and he became the most wanted after reincarnation overnight. And there is System and Magic and Harem and Overpowered Oversmart Overcharismatic Hero who believes in gender equality and human's right to stay silent when he stabs them… good stuff, turly!

(Author Note: The story tries to avoid the cliches and focuses on crime and politics. Not sure about titles with the same quality as this one but I take elements from the usual isekai and mash them with the Korean style characters and attention to details while avoiding the Chinese repetitive plots and the Japanese beta male leads. This is an Egyptian MC whom you have never seen any like before. He kisses babies and slaps bitches… or kisses bitches and slaps babies… depending on which day of the week it is. He's a mean guy and he knows kung fu. One time an author tried to write him in a novel, the novel almost absorbed the author and he went into a torturous isekai. What more can I say? Read it already!)
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The novel is being published under the same title on Royal Road, Wattpad, Moonquill and Webnovel. <<less

When deceit and treachery build into obsession and madness, the world begins to dim until it poisons the water and stains the ground forever. This... more>> is a dungeon core story about a crime that slowly becomes something more, building into a dungeon, and eventually a force of nature. It focuses on atmosphere and history instead of stats and takes place from a variety of perspectives. New chapters every Thursday, for at least the first 30 Chapters. <<less

A modern take on Romeo and Juliet. Jenna Carano is a badass demon hunter, hot headed and passionate, while Professor Robert Montgomery is the exact... more>> opposite: always calm and disciplined.
They were raised to hate each other but when someone much worse than they are gets loose on the streets of London, they must join forces to protect the city and the people they love. <<less

Ah! Aythryn City. Truly a mess of neon and trash all supporting the psychopaths that live here. Desire is the name of the game in... more>> such a bright place, as anyone on the streets can verify. Whether it be the gangs roaming the streets, the corpo rats in their tall towers, or the people just trying to get by; everyone wants something. And hey! I'm all for that. I'm no different, after all. <<less

I was taken, swiped right out of my world. My memories too. Just pop and gone, all of it. Stolen. Now here I am in crazy magic land and I don't even know what my name was. Oh, and I'm not even human anymore, that's gone too.... more>>

But I’ve found this kid who’s going to magic school. And now I’m his ‘familiar’ so that means I go to class too. Magic is amazing, right? It can fix anything. So if I learn it I can even fix my inability to effing talk because I’m an effing cat. Sorry, I shouldn’t be so salty about that. I kinda like being a cat. Mostly.

Magic is amazing. Until it goes missing.

Chapters average about 2k words with two chapters a week.
The cat swears. A lot.
This story is also posted on Royal Road. Cover is AI generated using Dream Studio.

Thank you for reading. <<less

Callum is alone in the States applying for a job as an engineer when the world changes forever. In an event called the Emergence he and the world are changed. People with super powers roam the streets and strange ruins have appeared across the world. Callum, now a girl, is greeted by fox ears and a tail in the mirror. On the run from the abusive system and the newly risen super heroes, she is forced to turn to crime to survive.... more>>

This story is the original Kammiverse story.
Other Canon stories are:
Falling Over
Songbird
Wolf in Penrith
Will of Bastet
Eyes of Eunos <<less

Since obtaining the system, Yang Xuan's goals have been very clear. As someone who absolutely loves watching movies, it's an obligation for Yang Xuan to make up for the regrets within those movies. Of course, Yang Xuan enjoys freedom and dislikes being tied down by other matters. However, as Yang Xuan's abilities continue to grow, many things are beyond his control, as they say, "a person in the martial world is not always free to choose." Nevertheless, one thing Yang Xuan is certain of is that as long as the day comes when his strength reaches a point where no one or nothing can shake it, that will be the truest form of freedom and... more>> leisure.

......................Perhaps, just perhaps~~~ people still need bonds. <<less

Hundreds of years ago, the tyrant Digax fled to Xykesh after his defeat. Since then, his power has shrouded it, letting few people in, and none out. Nearly the whole of the island is now his domain, and what is left is wilderness full of monsters. Though the Mad King himself is a distant figure, his Chosen rule with unquestioned power over their subjects. ... more>>

But on the day Digax claimed Xykesh as his, a blind prophet foretold that an outsider from beyond the island's shores would come, and they would end his reign. And the King has dreaded their arrival ever since.

Many outsiders have arrived on Xykesh, either by accident, or in search of the truth behind the mysteries and myths that have sprung up around the island. The populace has been long conditioned to distrust these new arrivals, but so far, none have proven to be the ones the prophet spoke of.

At least, just maybe, until now.
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The story of Outsiders is told in a series of episodes. Four parts per episode, twenty-six episodes for Season 1. Now releasing daily updates through to the end of Episode 13. <<less

Humanity on the brink of annihilation, they lost the war of evil, monsters howl and sharpen their blades on the other side of the walls, the goddess is silent. This is the world that games and media, class 4 is plunged into when their bus takes a spin off a cliff and into the realm of a wounded goddess. They are given a mission, save humanity, save her... and although they don't know it at the time, quite literally save the world from destruction.... more>>

Separated from his classmates and in the body of his female rogue character, Daniel has to figure out what the hell he's going to do. Oh, and he's apparently a wanted woman now? Time to join the thieves' guild I guess, saving the world can wait. <<less

Seth enjoys many things: fire, stealing, explosions, but the thing that drives him the most is fear. Reincarnated into a world of levels and classes Seth has to not only live, but prosper in this new world that calls him Evil just because of his given class. He wasn’t evil, Seth was just a bit... innovative.... more>>

This novel is far less System-based than it sounds and is mainly just used to better showcase the character's powers and progress. I promise you, not excellent writing but decent enough to let the story do its own talking.

Enjoy the story, bear with my grammar, and have a nice day.

:)

[Guaranteed Updates once every 2 days, chapters avg 2k words] <<less

A young provincial thief of no particular renown has his life of crime changed in a day. He ‘stumbles’ upon a huge pile of gold for starters and soon after a dead man carrying a letter of 'royal' interest. Literally. While at it he ‘earns’ a title of sorts, along the promise of a life out of the gutter. Before he can properly appreciate the dramatic turn of his fortunes, he’s drawn into a dangerous conspiracy that threatens to embroil two continents in a devastating war.... more>>

The whole affair seems to cry out for a gallant hero of old, or failing that a cunning diplomat, but he’s neither. Perhaps a lying scoundrel, which our lad definitely is, would have to suffice. He does ‘acquire’ a dagger that knows a dead language after all and that must count for something.

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I) Touch O' Luck is the prologue (or opening act) to the Old Realms series of novels
(Hint O' Magic,
Lure O' War,
Wings O' Fate volumes 1-3)

II) All tags are relevant, but most chapters are not too extreme. Fair warning dear reader, this is an 'unfiltered' story, sometimes sweet, others bitter, touching some heavy subjects or problems, like crime, war, betrayal, lust, pride, politics, revenge etc set in a Epic Fantasy backdrop with shades of Grimdark. In its heart of hearts though, it is an adventure.

I) chapter specific maps of the Realms
https://theoldrealms.blogspot.com/p/maps-of-realms.html <<less

Part crime solver, part crime causer, the cunning heiress Cassidy Cain uses her privilege and wits for those without her advantages as The Grandmaster of Theft.... more>>

Under normal circumstances, she chooses her marks. This time, the target – the obnoxious celebrity Narcissa Richmond – challenges her to steal a religious relic aboard a train. Nevertheless, Cassidy sees this as an opportunity for her most spectacular caper yet.

As Cassidy delves deeper into the job, she uncovers a conspiracy centered around her capture. With criminals and investigators alike targeting her, she must stay one step ahead of them all or else lose the relic, her reputation, and her life. <<less

This is a story based on my characters background and journal that I played on a mud (Multi User Dungeon) over the course of several years. Dozens of people play a text based command line game at the same time. I figured I'd try to turn in into a story to see if anyone found it interesting. Please leave a comment and let me know what you think. This is my first time so not very experienced.... more>>

It is a story about how going into a multi player game expecting a typical RPG experience turns into something else because other players are involved. <<less

Gods are real. All of them. Every Race and Species you ever dreamt of, or woke up screaming in fear of is real. All things that creak in the closet, breathe under the bed, and peer from the darkness are real. As is magic.... more>>

And all of that is very old news.

What isn't though is that someone or something started collecting heads of Gods and Demigods. Can a group of extremely morally compromised misfits brought together by a wish for atonement, love, the possibility of the huge payday, and good, old-fashioned revenge fix this, or just punt us into nothingness even faster?

Only one way to find out. <<less

After the death of their father, six gods battle for the title of true god. As the battle rages on and the planet they govern begins to suffer, the weakest god proposes a change to the nature of their feud.
A competition of sorts, a fight to the death by proxy. They would each choose a second and send them to their world. Last one standing wins.
While the gods suspect foul-play; they realize that if they keep fighting as they have, they soon wouldn't have a world left to rule. Unable to present any alternatives, the gods agree to this competition.... more>>

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Coming over from Royal Road. <<less

Shadowrun: The Wild Fire Tales is a web novel based on the Shadowrun tabletop RPG and video games. It tells the story of one Leon Eagles, formerly known as "Wild Fire", a quick and deadly gunslinger regarded as one of the best "shadowrunners" in North America. If you need someone to perform jobs in the shadows of society such as bodyguard duty, espionage, or even murder, Leon Eagles is the man to call. Together with his allies Sylvia Morrow and Brandon Rivers, Leon fights week-to-week to survive in a world of arcane magic and cutting-edge technology, a world of corporate suits and fire-breathing hellhounds, and a world where some of its biggest ever surprises are... more>> still yet to come......

This is my first web novel and any comments and feedback are appreciated. Terms for those unfamiliar to Shadowrun will be in the glossary, and I'll try to explain as much of the world as I can in this story. I hope non-Shadowrun fans become interested in the Shadowrun world at large, and I hope Shadowrun fans are entertained by my take on this great in-game universe!

(Story (hopefully) coming soon to Royal Road!
Cover art done by TheWitchOfTheRock, at https://www.instagram.com/thewitchoftherock/
Also, bigger size cover image is here: https://imgur.com/ew4ZCjJ <<less

Micheal Cordato - your friendly neiberhood Mafia thief - is shot in the back of the head. Now he needs to deal with a lot... more>> more than gang violence and his totaly legal "interrogator" work.
After his death, which he cannot remember in any way, Michael Cordato faced a choice: to find the world in which he was originally supposed to be born or to spend eternity in the Void.
Well, his choice was obvious.
Realizing that his journey will be a long one, he took one rule for himself. Leaving the worlds happier than he found them.
How hard can it be? <<less

By chance, a young thief discovers that the sensational Wonder Woman has a secret weakness that can be exploited. A weakness so secret that not... more>> even Wonder Woman knows about it. When desire overcomes his rational mind, the thief takes a daring risk and puts the Amazonian princess under his... Twisted Dominion. <<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
eliotdesparza.com

I put my all into my first work.

Please enjoy. <<less

Geruke is a legendary warrior turned blacksmith apprentice. He is best friends with a girl called Lyrassa. A monster attacked her. She survived, but Geruke found out that the monster poisoned her. His best friend was about to die, and he didn’t know what to do. That was until he found out that there was an antidote that could save her. ... more>>

He wanted to buy it, but it was too expensive. So he took out a loan from a religious order of knights. They were called the Templaga. He didn’t have the money to pay them back. So he went into debt. The interest increased. He had to suffer monthly, and sometimes weekly, beatings from them, demanding that he pay them back.

One day, they came to his home. They threatened to arrest him in a week’s time if he didn’t cough up the money he owed.

Will Geruke let himself get arrested and killed? Or will he get his hands bloody by fighting for his survival?

Find out by checking out Chapter 1 and adding this to your Reading List! <<less

When Hannah walked up to the elevator to her appartment, she didn't expect to suddently appear in a magical world with a complete stranger. Nevertheless, there she was in this strange forest, stranded with no way home.... more>>

With no money or food and no way home, they resorted to the only way to survive,

Thievery.

This is a tale of two girls becoming the most successful thieves in this new world. And little did they know, they weren’t alone.

(More chapters are available on Royalroad https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/29251/the-legendary-thief)
(The leveling system in this story is inspired by "The Wandering Inn") <<less

© 2021 Lord Eggar. All rights reserved.... more>>

The old world of Tharix is an enigmatic mess of secrets and magic, weaved together by only the most powerful through its long history.

This tale follows the curiously talented orphan Mikey. Despite his misleadingly humble beginning in the archipelago of Des Maron, Mikey has developed the uncanny skill known as 'Spell Weaving'. By merely witnessing magical talents, Mikey is capable of mimicking and developing his own spells and abilities from them.

With his 15th birthday rapidly approaching and the dawn of adulthood trailing behind it, Mikey plans to set out on a journey of self discovery. In spite of his upbringing, Mikey has had one question his entire life - only to recently find a new one to accompany it: What was this 'X' marked on the back of his hand? And why is it now glowing? <<less

This is an Apocalyptic Novel.... more>>

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Ashton is an eighteen years old young man who is looking for a job. Matt is a nine years old kid who lives with Ashton.
Their lives were barely passing by when Ashton finally got the job but they couldn't even enjoy the happiness of the job before the catastrophe struck.
Out of nowhere everyone in the world heard the voice of the kid who told them that from now on earth will be a game platform where 100 races will participate and the final victor's race will live while other races will perish.
Thus, their journey started.

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Go on Journey with Ashton and Matt. Meet their new friends. Read an endless vicious side of humanity. But also, humanities faith, beliefs, and will.

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This Apocalyptic novel is a work of a fiction. All the characters appearing in this work are fictitious. Any resemblance to actual events, locals, or persons, living or dead, is coincidental. <<less