Lied cannot remember his past. As the sole bearer of the Adam's Apple, an ancient item capable of granting people's wishes, he's targeted by a mysterious organization while desperately trying to reclaim his memories. Through his perilous quest in search of the lost truth, Lied realizes there's more to everything than meets the eye... including himself. How will Lied survive, and what will he find at his destination?... more>>

Work originally written in Portuguese. Cover art by Yaya Chan. <<less

Have you ever felt betrayed, hurt, used, humiliated? Have you ever been kind and caring to people who were never worth it? Have you ever questioned the meaning of your existence in this world?... more>>

If we knew what life had in store for us, we would probably refuse to be born. And that's why life is wise to deceive us.

And today, humanity is facing threats that could lead to its downfall. One thing is for sure, Pandora's box has been opened, hoping that it will not be the twilight of humanity. <<less

As someone is transmigrated, you learn most of the world through their eyes and who maybe close to her.
Sahara has lived and died once before, making her adapting nature look strange and unfitting. In this new world she is a father’s daughter and adopted grandchild to the same man…Go ahead and laugh, she did…
Sahara doesn’t want to put up with nonsense, like getting picked on just because she is smarter than the average person her ‘age’…I mean, she did transmigrate, so of course she’s smarter than what her body’s age should be!
Nonetheless, this world is a dog-eat-dog world, a world where only the strong survives, and so, there are times when a... more>> darkness inside of her is used to keep herself and her loved ones safe…

Over a century ago, there was a Golden Emperor, and a golden bridge that connected all the Haven’s together…Now there is no Golden Emperor and there is no Golden Haven…
To become the one and only Golden Emperor though, one must get the trust of all the Haven’s to accomplish that feat once again…
And so, we continue this journey as the strange occurrence of transmigration has happened…Which only leads to a fate that had started long ago…

I do not claim rights to the cover, as it's been taken from the net and photo shopped.
Updates are only once a week atm.
Will have to update the mature lvl and tags later. <<less

The road to redemption is long and arduous. William believes he has met a light in his darkness, but could it be the spark that burns everything down.... more>>

Dark, fluffy, BL romance with comic undertones. <<less

For as long as anyone can remember, humans have been preyed upon by Harbingers, living nightmares which devour dreams and passions and souls, and defended by Keepers. These children alone hold the gift of magic, the wild and wondrous ability to impose emotions over reality and empower their frail bodies with the splendor of their souls. Under their protection, humanity was able to survive and thrive.... more>>

While modern Keepers have come to enjoy a social position somewhere between celebrities and religious idols, very few accept the mantle simply to be a hero. The Messengers of the Goddess Claiasya, spirits charged with awakening the magic in suitable souls, promise that Keepers who consume and purify enough Harbingers will obtain the power to change themselves or the world in nearly any way they wish.

It’s for this purpose that Liadain Shiel, a young girl born terminally ill, throws herself into life as a Keeper when her opportunity comes, hoping against hope to rewrite her fate and save her life while she still can.

But magic wants its wielders to grow and change, not simply continue living, and the secrets swimming beneath the sea and behind the sky have lives and designs of their own.

Nowhere Stars is an ongoing fantasy-horror web novel about traumacore magical girls, nightmares clothed in ribbons and lace, alienation from reality, and broken children twisting the world into whatever shape they must to make their dreams come true.

This is a mirror of Nowhere Stars' home site, located here: https://nowherestars.net/
Updates will be posted at the same time, currently every other Wednesday.

Please be aware that my writing trends quite dark and disturbing. If you're looking for more detailed content warnings, there's a list that should be considered to apply to the story as a whole here: https://nowherestars.net/content-warnings/

Discord: https://discord.gg/UPYYpcvfqX
Topwebfiction: https://topwebfiction.com/listings/nowhere-stars/ <<less

There are no plans to publish on Amazon or Kindle Unlimited until the entire series is completed. ... more>>

In a world where gods are divided into the greater gods known as Crowns and the lesser gods known as Hallow, Elian, God of Healing and Protection, is known as the most powerful and beloved of the Hallows amongst mortals. Unlike the other distant and reclusive deities, he is known to travel the world, personally aiding troubled mortals. 

But his road to reaching this point is a long and harsh one, filled with pain, loss, manipulation, and betrayal. Upon choosing to share this story with an idealistic mortal princess, their respective views of heroism and altruism will be challenged. 

And what of the vicious and vile Sun Fiend who shares some connection with the God of Healing, past and present? 

Heroes, gods, kings, all. Are they not human too? 

Renegade's Redemption is a slowburn tragic fantasy story with a heavy emphasis on characters, featuring a unique magic system and occasional fight scenes. It observes several immortal deities and their world as both change, and change each other, over several thousand years. 
Updates every other Monday. <<less

He arrives like the wind and vanishes in a cloud of smoke. His blade is as fast as lightning and no secret stays hidden in... more>> front of his eyes. There is but one skill that Si Jin, the head of the deadly Si clan, does not possess: The ability to make tasty food instead of poison.
What a major oversight on his part to not have learned this art sooner! After all, this skill alone is able to secure him a date with food anchor Xiao Ming. But Si Jin is unwilling to capitulate before even trying. No matter whether he needs to slice ten-thousand onions or scale a mountain of broccoli, ninja Si Jin will not retreat until he manages to cook himself into the cooking show’s finals and into his secret crush’s heart. <<less

Change City is a utopia in the modern day, due to constant progress being made by Sapphire Inc. who have been rocketing technological advancements decades... more>> into the future. A groundbreaking new cosmetic surgery, even allowing humans to fuse themselves with animal DNA was recently introduced, distracting from the sorted history of disappearances around town. This has drawn Detective Artifal Carter back to her home town, on a missing persons case, involving the disappearance of the top student at Change College, despite months of searching few leads had formed, and the case was getting weak. But as leads finally make themselves known, the detective is drawn deeper into the underbelly of Change City. <<less

These are the stories I heard while sitting alone in my void. These stories come from all universes. Some are dark while some are funny.... more>> Some come from places more advanced than yours while some show you your history. Every episode has a new story. I update once a week. <<less

I completed every task down to its smallest detail. Acted out every scenario with no hesitation. Perfected every line and emotion that existed in this character.... more>>

Yet,

Why has the system abandoned me here?

Where exactly had I gone wrong?

Where is my promised reward? <<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

In a land of magic, angels, and beasts; Ivy is a sweet and shy girl who has no recollection of who she was before the age of twelve when she was found by Sakura, a hot tempered and hardheaded fox demon with a penchant for violence. For years they’ve traveled in search of answers to the girl’s past and an odd ability that’s best kept hidden with little to show for it.... more>>

But when Ivy meets a quiet, red eyed devil, a being that everyone fears due to the death and destruction that they always leave in their wake, he will bring with him a man who refuses to stay in the demon’s own past.

Together, this ragtag gang will blunder their way across the land in the search of what sets Ivy and the calm devil apart from the rest. <<less

Have you ever wondered how much of our history is legend? and how much of our legends are history? We often judge our history through... more>> the eyes of the present and forget that the world is constantly changing so if our present changes how would we view our history
join Saiko on her path to discover the truth about the cataclysm 3000 ago <<less

'Despite their countless sacrifices; they are hailed as neither gods nor heroes -- but as abominations.' ... more>>

Such is the fate of the Accursed: humans born with supernatural abilities in Discordania, a world in a distant future torn by endless chaos and turmoil. Even after risking their lives to protect humankind from vicious creatures known as The Distorted, they were loathed and feared by the same people they tried to save.

Three Accursed -- their fates intertwined:

Samuel Edelweiss, an amnesiac Flame Accursed wished for nothing else but to seek his fragmented past.

Driven by vengeance, Rupert and Lucia Nightingale are brother and sister with the mission of finding and bringing their parents' murderer to justice.

Unbeknownst to them, their journey to fulfill their missions will not only thrust them into a world of disasters and monsters but also uncover sinister machinations to permanently wipe out humanity from the face of the Earth...
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(Formerly known as: The Discordant Saga)
Disclaimer: I do not own the cover. Any similarity to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. <<less

Fukaze Honzo is a 16-year-old student that frequently struggles with... well existing. Set in the rather 'boring' suburbs of Takabata, in Nagoya, Honzo has a hard time trying to come to terms with himself, despite his clear privileged status in society and a friendship group. He suffers from episodes of depersonalization, with him feeling like an outsider within his own body. As he starts the second year, he finally recognizes that this gloomy and negative personality might need to change, or at least improve his outlook. Just as fortune may have it, there's an idealist, maybe even naive, senpai who invites him, and his friends to a brand new school club. ... more>>

It's called the Culture & Travel Club. A club all about making the community a better place and learning all about the world. And that all starts here, in Nagoya. Despite this, Honzo still needs to navigate the absurdities of living. One day, he might start appreciating himself. Perhaps, even someone else, too.

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Warning: There are some topics that might be a bit upsetting. The characters talk about murder/manslaughter and crime as well as a vehicular accident.

There is no pattern to dropping anymore but I try on Tuesdays. This is also the first web-novel I've written, so I really have no idea if it's even adequate. I literally only started writing for fun and a month later, I have now written enough for at least someone else to read. I'm really just talking about genuine social issues that apply to both my home nation and, not trying to be patronizing, Japan too within the confines of a romcom that's wholesome enough for someone to probably ignore the issues raised.

Thanks, if you're reading this and I hope you at least had a modicum of enjoyment, if you do read the story.

Also, I know Fukaze Honzo's name makes literally no sense <<less

A woman awakens in a dark tomb, lost and with no knowledge of the place she is in, nor who she is. Follow her journey to discover herself, and see as she sees, trying to find who she is in a world she doesn't know. A world filled with dangers and wonders she never expected. Desperate to find the truth, even if the answers are far beyond what she thought possible, and there are those who want them to remain buried, and forgotten.... more>>

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This is a first draft, I'm more than happy for feedback and suggestions, and I'll be editing and tidying up after I finish the first major arc. I hope if you read this that you enjoy it, and please have patience as this is the first proper thing I have ever written and released! <<less

Saik is an expressionless boy who can see ghosts. Yuki is a ghost girl who has always been alone and has never had any friends.... more>> Saik dreams of being the perfect boy his mother dreamed of having and Yuki wants to have friends. Working with each other, they will both achieve their own dreams... On the other hand, Cristal is a nice girl, who has no interest in love... Until Saik saves her, arousing some romantic interest in her, provoking jealousy in little Yuki. "A-am I in love with Saik?" Unknowingly, Saik managed to romance two girls, and a few more, though he doesn't realize it. With two goals in mind, Yuki will do her best to achieve them. "You'll fall in love with me and I'll make you smile, Saik!" <<less

"Are you ready to take the deal, My Lady?"... more>>

In the midst of the ongoing feud between the Crusz Empire and the Delha Kingdom, Lady Alejandra Ramirez, Daughter of Duke Ramirez, Golden Tiger of the Empire, gets herself tangled with two factions wanting to use her for their own desires. What will the Lady do after finding herself stuck between a rock and a hard place?

In a world with magical users called Adjudicators, the most important piece in the war is a normal girl like her?!

What choices will she be forced to make?

What road will she end up treading?

The choice is unclear and the righteous path has never been blurrier. When the only destination is absolute death and destruction, what can the Lady do to avoid any more suffering? <<less

Maxwell, the last knight of his fallen kingdom, wanders the land slaying demons. His only companion a mysterious woman only he can see.... more>>

Goal: 1 chapter every month to month and a half
This story is also on Substack: https://randomrecluse.substack.com/ and RoyalRoad: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/77469/the-wandering-knight <<less

When the walls of Centrum are breached across all the regions it's up to the Elite Squad to save the nation from being overrun with demons. But they can't do it alone.
They'll have to team up with the highly decorated, pretentious warriors of the other founding families. Together they must train select warriors to defend against the nationwide threat. But with civilian unrest from the attacks, Centrum questions if the warrior-born strength is enough and reinstates Targe’s experimental serum.
The squad will face attacks from more than just the demon horde. And find themselves at a crossroads between duty to Centrum or duty to each other. Rain finally learns the source of his power... more>> which makes him question whether being a warrior-born is an honor or a curse.

Join Rain and the Elite Squad in the exciting follow up to Out of the Mist.

***Updates will happen on Wednesday mornings (US Central) ***

You can read up to 10 weeks ahead on my Patreon too.

This is a continuation of Out of the Mist: Book 1.
I recommend you read Book 1 before starting this story for a
better understanding of the world and the character's. <<less

In the heart of bustling Tokyo, Ayato Akiyama leads an unassuming life as a typical high school student. Yet beneath his ordinary facade lies a mesmerizing secret: he is the enigmatic "Morpheus" a hidden virtuoso who has single-handedly revolutionized the art world with a string of breathtaking masterpieces that have captivated the globe.... more>>

However, fate takes an unforeseen turn when an intriguing anomaly comes into play, a force unbeknownst to Ayato. This enigma lures the attention of none other than Hoshino Agawa, an ethereal figure who stands as the icy Madonna of their school. Hailing from the illustrious Agawa dynasty, a family of unparalleled influence second only to the formidable Kirishima Corporation who wield the power to sway nations and economies. Somehow they also seem connected to ayato.

As Ayato and Hoshino's paths entwine, a delicate dance of destiny begins to unfold. The tendrils of Ayato's past and present intricately interlace, revealing a tapestry of emotions as intricate as his own brushstrokes. Against the backdrop of a society where tradition and modernity collide, these two young souls find themselves linked by a thread that defies the boundaries of their worlds.
lets see how our mc faces the thorns of his past and the future.

Yooo peeps Author-sama here, this is my first novel so I hope you bear with my inexpertise.
Feedback would be really appreciated! <<less

After being forced to witness the brutal murder of his mother, Falyn was left traumatized and voiceless. At the mercy of his father, the Duke... more>> of Ramport and the man who ordered his mother's death, Falyn was locked away and abused for years.
Nine years later, at the end of a long and brutal war, the human nation of Vrayna enters into peace talks with the Beastlands, with a marriage treaty as part of the terms. Rather than lose his precious daughter to the Beastlands, the Duke sends Falyn in her place, assuming that he will be rejected and killed.
But Falyn isn't rejected. Instead, Falyn finds a new beginning, a chance to heal the wounds of his past, and love he never expected. <<less

Witching Souls - Part 2 of 3
As more memories from their previous lifetimes surface, Lexi and Leo must confront the haunting echoes of their history. Together, they delve into the mysteries of their shared past, seeking to unravel the reasons for the cycle of death they are trapped in. With each revelation, the threads of fate become entwined, leaving them to wonder if this lifetime will differ from the ones before. Stress and frustration mount.... more>>

Will their love conquer the trials of reincarnation, or will they be forever trapped in a cycle of destiny?

Join them on a thrilling adventure where magic, romance, and the heart's resilience collide as they endeavour to rewrite their love story. Will history repeat itself? <<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

PRESENTLY ON HIATUS, BUT PLEASE FEEL FREE TO READ WHAT IS AVAILABLE -3/31/2024... more>>

Matthew Coulson's life is choked with anxiety. He's stuck at a job that can barely support him and haunted yearly by the anniversary of the disappearance of Lucas Lynn. Each year, Lucas' mom calls and he is reminded of the wasted chances he had at confessing his love for him. Up until Lucas revealed that she was actually a transgender woman, and that she had been trying to contact aliens to see if they could help her transition faster. The next day Lucas was gone.

Seven years later and Matt is still fumbling with his own identity. His only recourse is using the same communication device he saw Lucas using to vent out his frustrations to the ether. Soon Matt finds himself at the center of an intergalactic conspiracy, and his only hope is Lucas, now Cassandra, the very person he blames for ruining his life.

Author's note: This is a book that I have come to treasure greatly. After failing to find a traditional publisher, I have opted to share it online with the community at large. In the end, I just want someone to read my work and hopefully find a connection they might need. <<less