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

In Atelier City, an artistic haven filled with technological marvels, lies a netherworld where monsters dwell. These monsters embody the dreams of humanity, their greatest hopes and worst fears. Allen Lee, an ordinary young artist, stumbles into this realm by accident. He soon encounters an odd woman said to be a potential inheritor of the title, "Grim Reaper".... more>>

Discovering that a group of chosen heroes of the netherworld have sided with the threat they were meant to defeat, Allen and the Grim Reaper’s inheritor decide to confront them as a team of part-time supernatural investigators hunting down mythic entities and prophetic art pieces that may be the key to solving their problems. However, can an unchosen one and one chosen for darkness go against heroes guided by fate itself? <<less

So my friend enrolled himself along with me to an academy in another world.... more>>

The problem is, we don't have any magic.

We are just a normal person.

"How the fuck we got accepted in the academy of magic when we don't have any magic?" <<less

This is the tale of a misanthrope orphan who once found peace and prosperity with his guild… until he was betrayed by the very people he risked his life for so many times before.... more>>

Zero was just was an anti-social, 30-year-old, who had stopped aging and was cursed to wear a mysterious set of dark knight armor for the rest of his existence.

On the brink of death, he suddenly reaches enlightenment of how life truly was on his native planet.

However, as if the gods were taunting him, he soon finds himself in a strange new world with fragmented memories of his previous life.

In the realm of Genesis, Gods, Demi-Gods, Ancient Spirits, Angels, Demons, Dragons, Humans, Dwarves, Demi-Humans, Nature Species, Monsters, and the like, fight to help their race thrive in the harsh realms that lacks resources and are plagued by cosmic wars.

The fate of reality as we know it could come to an end at any moment. If given the power, what would you do to change that? For now… let me give you my own interpretation.

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*WARNING* There will be R-18 content, extreme gore, and gruesome content, those who are weak-willed beware! *Extra Tags* villain mc, harem, R-18, non-human mc. kingdom Building, dark, overpowered mc, mature, monster girls, action, summoner, politics, cunning protagonist, complex Side characters, calm protagonist. <<less

In a world of celestial beings and monstrous cultivators, an ancient power awakens, bestowing upon all living beings the Heavenly Interface—a mysterious system that allows them to visualize and track their cultivation progress. This divine gift brings forth a new era of possibilities, forever altering the balance of power in a world governed by the strong.... more>>

Kai, a humble gardener with dreams of grandeur, unwittingly triggers the awakening of the Heavenly Interface when he stumbles upon an ancient ruin hidden in his land. With nothing but his love for gardening and an enigmatic skill called Interface Manipulator, Kai embarks on an extraordinary journey of self-discovery and cultivation. As he delves into the lost knowledge of the Heavenly Interface, he uncovers traces of a forgotten civilization and their noble aspirations.

Join Kai in Blossoming Path as he uncovers the secrets of the Heavenly Interface, forges powerful alliances, and faces unimaginable challenges. In a world where the pursuit of power reigns supreme, Kai's journey will redefine what it means to walk the path of cultivation and awaken the true potential within. <<less

"You have to create a man for me, with whom I can live and exchange the affection that is so necessary for my existence. Only you can do it, and I demand it as a right that you must not deny me."
The monster said this with conviction, as if it were a request that had been brewing for a long time and had just found the right moment to express it out loud.
"And why not a woman?" Victoria asked in return, almost as a reflex, without thinking too much about it.... more>>

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Welcome, mortals, to the queer Frankenstein retelling nobody asked for, but that I needed to write. <<less

Betrayed by his former gang and thrown into the Rendhold Underprison, Dantes has spent the last five years scraping by. A whoreson of orcish, human, and elvish blood, he's lived on the periphery of the periphery, lying, cheating, and stealing to survive. After a run of bad luck, he's made a powerful enemy. Luckily, he's also got all the tools he needs to turn things around.... more>>

A slow burn progression fantasy focused on rising through the criminal underworld of a city-state using newfound powers and quick wits.

MC's powers will develop slowly, but he will use them in creative ways to get ahead, and in the meantime he's not above just braining someone with a club.

Anti-hero MC with a code.

1500+ words per chapter

Read ahead on RR https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/79173/downtown-druid-progression-fantasy

Or even further ahead on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Seersucker <<less

An adventurous soul—Kelzo had always been known as one. Yet, unknown to many, he possessed an accursed shackle, a curse binding him to solitary. With... more>> the hopes of traveling once again, what awaited Karel in his search for the magical roses scattered around Trojka? <<less

After being a wilfully unwilling subject of magical testing our cloaked protagonist, who refrains from revealing his own name, is diving into the dirt underbelly of the slums he once lived in. ... more>>

Partnered with a dagger for hire who's bound by the promise of financial stability. Together the two bound by the promise of riches advance into the conspiracies plaguing their country.

Along the way, they gain acquaintances, enemies, and undead slaves who differ from the usual word-slurring walking bag of bones.

In this world of fantasy magic is a drug, a bare-knuckle fight can be more destructive than wizardry, and the lost art of the arcane can shape the structured outcome of any given battle.

"How far will I be willing to go? I don't know... I ain't got anything else to live for, so the rabbit hole decides." <<less

Humans had escaped Earth's prison and conquered the Solar System. Peace has reigned for a thousand years. Yet, the Terrans became mired in their comforts and decadence, neglecting the other inhabitants of the Solar System. So begins a new age of war, a tragedy of a long neglected history.... more>>

Author's note:

In this story, I intend to integrate elements from shows I love-- gundam, modern sci-fi shows such as 'The Expanse', add strategic elements from shows such as legend of galactic heroes. These elements might be political intrigue, more technological development, robotics, cyberpunk, character development, rationality. Ultimately, I want the story to end up with a strong sense of hope despite the horrors of conflict. <<less

In a dystopian world forever altered and twisted by the discovery of the enigmatic "Rift," a gambling addict by the name of Natasha fights her... more>> way through the "underground," a disorderly and multifaceted region located beneath the surface. With each step, she comes closer to unlocking the secrets of her inherent powers, facing various types of danger such as cybernetically enhanced thugs or the ravenous "Rifters" - dangerous mutants that have been corrupted by mysterious energies. Will she ascend or be forgotten? <<less

[BL/yaoi]!
Zodiac University is back! (It was posted once before but I took it down.)... more>>

All Virgo wanted was a normal college life. But after he catches the eye of the school tyrant, Taurus, everything starts to spiral. Now Virgo must navigate a new social world of friendship, drama, love triangles, and more.

[This story contains profanity, sexual themes, and depictions of violence. Chapters are released on Fridays at 3 pm EST--sometimes earlier. You can read this on my Patreon, too--patreon.com/ikepearlsworld--and loyal patrons will get extra chapters and bonus content.] <<less

I have seen the end of the world.
Even if I am broken and covered in curses, I will change it.

Alex's ordinary life is shattered when an explosion of magic nearly destroys the Museum of Natural History, revealing to her that magic really exists. Suddenly propelled into the Sanctum, a prestigious academy for the magically gifted, Alex finds herself entangled in a rigid hierarchy far removed from anything she's known.... more>>

In "Alex Paige: The Red Sanctum," the first installment in the "Alex Paige" trilogy, Alex must forge alliances, challenge adversaries, and unravel a series of mysterious deaths that look a little to convenient to be mere accident.

"Alex Paige: The Red Sanctum" weaves a captivating tale of discovery, friendship, and the relentless pursuit of truth, inviting readers to join Alex as she steps into a realm where the line between ally and enemy blurs, and where her newfound powers could either illuminate the path to the Truth, or serve as her own path to demise. <<less

Garrick's done with adventures.... more>>

Living up in the mountains with his pet fox, he wants nothing but to enjoy the quiet life away from it all and grow tomatoes. However, somehow quests still seem to find him. People need his help, and when an opportunity too good to pass up comes his way - it becomes very difficult to say no to his old life.

At least he knows how to hide his strength...mostly.

What's a retired adventurer to do?

[Slow Burn] [Part Slice of Life, Part Adventure] [Progression Fantasy] Good-natured Retired Adventurer MC who just wants to be left to his own devices.

This story is also on Royal Road <<less

I never thought I would get to watch the collapse of civilization in real time. Yet, here I am. One of the survivors of an apocalypse that no one quite understands. All we know is that something is in the water. Every river, lake, stream, ocean, sea, well, ditch, puddle. You name it. All of it has been infected by something. It was happening for months before solid rain fell from the sky. I don't mean snow or hail. I mean crystalized rain. ... more>>

It was the solid rain that sparked the changes. First were animals that mutated. Then it was humans. Governments tried to keep things quiet but word began to get out. Stories of people lighting things on fire with their minds. Of others crushing stones with their bare hands. But it wasn't just fancy powers that people got. Some became freakish monsters. Some even turned into cannibalistic zombie-like monstrosities. Me? I don't really know, all I know is I have somehow survived.

But I suppose, it just doesn't matter anymore.
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First-person PoV, female protag
Uploaded randomly throughout the week. <<less

As everyone's attention shifted to the clock, its hands inching towards 12, a sudden and unexpected darkness swept over the room. A strange, otherworldly voice echoed through the engulfing shadows, "This will be fun."... more>>

And in that moment, everything changed.

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"Let's see, for you... what about a game of chess?" the skeleton proposed, its voice a strange blend of ageless wisdom and playful mischief.

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"The world is filled with uncertainties and choices," the skeleton began, its voice echoing softly in the void. "They intertwine in a beautiful, complex way – not entirely random, but not predetermined either. You're not completely free, yet not entirely a prisoner. To simplify... or perhaps complicate things, I'm setting you humans in a game. A vast game, by your standards. The 'why' of this game is for you to uncover, as is its objective."

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“You’ve pondered it, but the true scope of this Game is beyond your wildest imagination…” A brief pause punctuated its point, “You are simply too limited in your current state to grasp its magnitude,” it continued. “No matter what strategy you devise, what concept you conjure, or what combination you dream up, anything within the realm of human creation or conception, even with your stats boosted a thousandfold, will not even remotely approach the complexity of the Game.”

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"Your efforts may finally prove beneficial, Alice," her mother continued, her tone shifting as she broached a subject heavy with implications. "We have received an offer of marriage on your behalf. Richard, the Count's second son, has shown interest."

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In the quiet, she schemed, her influence extending unseen through whispered words and carefully planted ideas. Her musings occasionally ventured to whether it was sight that rendered others so blissfully unaware of the deeper currents of life, or if she, endowed with an extraordinary mind amidst her physical limitations, was an anomaly in a world too shallow to fathom her depths.

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Maybe, just maybe, her times of boredom were over.

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Did the fact he didn't fight on the front lines mean he was a coward? The reality was he really wished he could. How could he not crave the adrenaline of wielding superhuman strength, of shouting as he faced insurmountable odds? He wished he had magic, he wished he could level up and be respected by friends and foes alike. He wished for it a lot. Fuck, he wished he still had his other eye and his arm. But reality was cruel; he was dealt a bad hand and had to make the most of it. He made his choices, his sacrifices, for the best outcome.

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What's in store with “A Tale of Fate, Choices & Summons, Vol. 1: The Summoner’s Gambit"?

-Heavy on game elements and progression.
-A slow burn with precise conciseness throughout the story.
-Multiple POVs with two main characters.
-A new concept for a necromancer... sorry, an undead summoner like you've never seen!
-Laughs, because who doesn't need a giggle?
-Characters that grow on you, literally.
-Enlightenment typical of the wuxia-style.
-Kingdom management.

*Updates each two days, with chapters of 2000+ words.
*For extra chapters check out patreon.com/Wavequill <<less

𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐛𝐚𝐲.... more>>

Zeke has learned how to harness cursed bloodlines, giving him the ability to fight back. Armed with an arsenal of sacred metal and intricate weapons, Zeke must infiltrate the Moonlight Citadel and take the fight to them.

Leaving behind friends and a trail of fresh corpses, Zeke must carve his way into the heart of darkness. If his mission is successful, no one will ever need to fear the clutches of the night again…
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𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭:
• Brutal combat & magic
• Cursed bloodlines: Vampires, Ghouls, Werewolves, etc
• Anti-hero MC
• Cold & ruthless setting
• Fast-paced action
• Base building elements
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⏱️𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: - | 𝐌𝐨𝐧 | - | - | - | 𝐅𝐫𝐢 | - | <<less

Vero is an orphan, raised by a cruel and abusive master to hunt monsters after the death of her parents. To protect herself in a harsh feudal society, she has adopted a male identity and travels in men’s clothes.... more>>

When she receives a strange tome as payment for a hunt, Vero follows the clues within on a quest to find the final stronghold her order once held, and the priceless records and relics therein. Located far up in the snowy mountains, where the days are short and the nights are haunted by vampires, the fortress was rumored to have been destroyed long ago. Nevertheless, Vero leaves those close to her behind to learn the truth of her order's origins.

An Unequal Share is a character focused series of episodic stories, placed in a grounded and low magic medieval setting. It's progression dark fantasy, with bisexual and polyamorous romantic sub-plots. Regular updates are Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

What to expect:
- Long story, moderate pacing. Character driven downtime scenes, but no detailed kingdom management, base building, etc.
- Non-linear storytelling, frequent action and intrigue. 
- Protagonist who tries to be morally good, but is forced into harsh situations where she must confront complex and grey choices for survival.
- Serious character development narrative with protagonist failures and setbacks, no ridiculous power scaling.
- Detailed world with religions, mythology, and history.
- Magic system based on real world folklore, some minor western-style cultivation elements.
- A crossdressing, bisexual, polyamorous, female MC, taking inspiration from the historical Joan of Arc.

My cover art was provided by MuniWilliam's cover shop on Wattpad. https://www.wattpad.com/story/314550063-cover-shop <<less

“Enough of this!” I threw my script to her face and walked towards the door.
My name is Do Duho. An aspiring writer. I have been betrayed by the top writer in the industry, Gu Gyuri, and I will definitely take my revenge!
This was the story of an underdog rising to the top, of David vs Goliath, of a young boy who struggled to achieve his dream against all odds and become the best writer on earth.... more>>

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Author's Note:
Please be aware that this is a work of fiction and some details might not reflect reality.

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Thank you ^^ <<less

This is a story about a man named Leonore Hope who was given a system after he died and got reborn through divine means. This system is The Arcade System which allows the user to start a multiversal arcade, this is the journey of Leonore Hope as he navigates the worlds he made a home for himself on and the devine powers of the multiverse.... more>>

I will release a chapter every wendsday starting from april 24th!

(Cover art by me)

If you guys enjoyed reading this chapter and you want to read more, maybe help me acheve my goal of this becoming a full time job and suport me by checking out my patreon at patreon.com/TheArcadeSeries we are also five chapters ahead so you get to read more of what you like without having to wait he next upload along with exclusive polls to decide what will happen next! <<less

Private investigator Taz Van Polan gets an assignment to travel to another world called Valiant to investigate the disappearance of 50 hunters in a dungeon... more>> with unknown levels. With his help, he gets a partner which is an blue baby dragon called Faz. With Taz looking for answers on his mothers death in the dungeon, Faz on the other hand has connections to the past which can be very dangerous for everyone involved in the quest with creatures lurking in the shadows down the levels of the dungeon. <<less

Hi! I'm Amarylais, an aspiring author from Uruguay, and this is my first time writing a novel. I've been translating Japanese fantasy novels for quite some time now and I decided to use that inspiration and experience to write my own novel. I'm still a complete beginner so please bear with me. I'll try my best to keep you entertained~... more>>

~ Thanks for reading. Your support, feedback and comments are highly appreciated ~

Emily, a disillusioned office worker longing for a life with purpose, meets an unexpected demise and is reborn as an elf in a fantastical world. Tasked with navigating a world torn apart by the threat of demonic forces, Emily discovers her innate ability to amplify the effects of her cooking. As she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and culinary exploration, Emily forms alliances with adventurers and confronts the dark demons threatening her new beloved world.

Filled with magic, adventure, and the power of pursuing one's dreams. Experience Emily's quest to unlock the full potential of her culinary skills while unraveling the mysteries of her new world. Embark on an adventure alongside Emily as she forges a new destiny in a world brimming with danger and delight.

What you can expect from this series:
*This will be a long-term ongoing novel
*Lots of RPG elements, including unique skills
*Lots of slice of life, main focus is on cooking but you will see survival skills, crafting, farming and more
*Slow progression
*Slow and subtle romance
*Psychological focus, exploring topics such as passions, life's purpose and dreams
*Friendship
*Redemption <<less

Can one soul leave an impact on the Physio-Ethereal Universe?
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What To Expect:
Expansive Xianxia World - Reincarnation, All Knowing, Progression, Romance
Sensible MC... more>> - Nuanced in Character
Vivid World Building and Character Development
Updates Every 1-2 Days
- My Passion Project - <<less

Chika is an adventurer who completely idolizes and idealizes her profession. In her mind being an adventurer means being capable of anything, and being able to use any and every skill in existence. Art, science, math, every kind of magic imaginable, every weapon imaginable. In other words, she believes an adventurer is someone who lives in a sandbox environment, a place with absolute freedom to be anything and everything you want.... more>>

Unfortunately for her, those days have long since passed, and in current times adventurers divide themselves into ranks and classes, preferring specialization in order to then form teams. Teams that she is left out of because there is always a supposed better option.

This is the story of how the adventurer Chika climbs her way from going without food for over a month to becoming the founder of the 11th great guild and eventually becoming one of the few people to ever live that is wealthy enough to obtain a legendary mithril coin.

This fiction is a participant in the Writathon <<less