A world of swords and magic, where the strong survive and the weak... revive. A world in which one's strength is determined not by birth, but by skill, creativity, gear, luck, skills, and your class. A world where your imagination is the limit, unless the sadistic system decides to say "haha nope" for no reason. ... more>>

There're more hidden mechanics and aspects of this world than anyone can imagine, each with the power to overthrow any semblance of balance in nature or in society. What happens when such a thing lands in the hands of a weak, depressed, and lost teen, who is almost entirely uninterested in this world?

And when the Demon Lord wants to have fun at the expense of the human race, what better way than to get them to kill one another and, in doing so, turn them into demon-like beings? Perhaps make them fall into a sense of complacency before shattering their hopes, dreams, and peaceful lives with such a death game?

"I only started playing because it was my brother's last wish, why did I have to get trapped in a years-old VRMMO after the 2.0 update?"

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Updates will be slow and sporadic (you can see when each of the chapters was released so far, it'll be like that in the future too lol), due to long-term health issues. I write as a means to pass the time when I'm up for it, so if I'm feeling bad, I might not even get a single word into my drafts for a month or two, but I'm not dropping this or my other main project, ever.
On a different note, I have plans for 6 books of this story, so... we're in for a long one here. <<less

It was a world altering event. The opening of The Ascent, the first true Virtual Reality. An online world that one could immerse themselves, a... more>> world no different from the impossibly complex universe beyond.
It took the globe by storm, millions seeking to carve their way through this second reality and attain world shattering strength.
But this is not a tale of an ordinary man who fights for a new life through this game.
Enter Hugo Langston, a bored but powerful man who finds a new curiosity through The Ascent.
Watch him as he takes a dive into his life's creation. <<less

As technological developments made full-dive VR widely available, the world's first full-dive MMORPG was also released.... more>>

New Star Online, or NSOL, became the first video game that Ferris ever played in his life.

Whether it'd be due to his unique perspective, his personality, or the people he draws to his side, Ferris becomes the driving force for many events in-game; in turn, the game begins to change him in real life.
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I'm writing this for the sake of starting to write (I keep getting ideas that I don't actually end up doing anything with; I'm trying to get into the swing of things), so these early parts'll probably be a bit rough. Please bear with me, and give me some feedback if you can. <<less

The entire world had changed; from flying cars to flying horses as the adventurers from the game became hunters in real life.... more>>

Nobody entered Love Heart Online expecting to be merged with their in-game character nor did they expect for the game to slowly influence real life in more ways that just economically. But when the first wave of people began to merge there were those who had no intention to remain hidden while many of those in the lower rungs of society decided to take a slice of the cake. By any means. It therefore didn't take long for the world to become like something out of a comic book - heroes flying in the sky fighting villains - if with a fantasy flare added in. Yet, before the world could even adapt to that, a second wave of chaos came.

Many who were previously worth nothing in society became champions across the planet, fighting off the dungeons full of monsters, after mana seeped into reality for unknown reasons. Yet that does not change the fact there was still a clear class division. Armor-Cordis was well aware of this fact as they worked for one of the core members of the HERO guild yet that did not mean they lived well because of their masters role. Abuse was part of their daily life (not just the physical or verbal kind) however none of this matter... Because they had a promise from their mamma.

With absolute trust in their mothers instructions they set out in the world to experience the lowest lows in human society - a situation that led them to eventually being picked off the street by the supposed Heroes. Even then they spent their time stealing as much information as they could since they knew it would come in handy in the future.

Or rather, it would come in handy in the past.

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Come read as a urchin rises to become a gluttonous white lotus spirit takes advantage of her future knowledge to rule two worlds and beyond.

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1 Chapter Per Week (Sun)
20~ Chapters Ahead On Patreon
Content Warnings Are More Caution Based <<less

If Elysium was a place on earth, then it'd be where Sara grew up.
At least, if you look only above the surfece.... more>>

Slow build up into a soft sci-fi with lots of character growth and drama! If that's your thing, then give it a try :)
New chapter every monday, for now. Maybe an extra chapter during the week if I manage to write ahead of schedule.

Enjoy! <<less

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After everything changed because of a single VR game and its world-changing expansion, Milya Ferdrich and her family were forced into poverty. Determined to change their life for the better, 21-year-old Milya runs around the city in an attempt to steal the gadgets and hardware necessary to play the game and finally get her family out of the slums.... more>>

But in an unfortunate turn of events, Milya was caught in the act and was beaten up by the shop owners she stole from. However, what the owners didn't realize was that she managed to keep what she really came to steal and they have retrieved the wrong item.
Because of her weakened state and lightheadedness from being beaten up, she fails to see an object on the floor and trips, hitting her head and ending her life.

But after she breathed her last while she fantasized about finally getting herself and her family out of the slums, Milya woke up on her bed two months before the release of the game expansion that changed the whole world.

Fortunately, it seems that fate has other plans for her.
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A/N: To be completely honest, I don't know what I'm doing with this series, so some advice would really be appreciated. <<less

In Dreamlight, you win or you die. ... more>>

Trapped in the latest VR fantasy MMO, 16 year old Karlee must fight for survival along with the other 14,000 trapped players. Their only way home is to beat the game, but Karlee is not all that she seems. <<less

Callie is a player playing the popular RPG game Respawn Online World. She has seen everything the game has to offer — or so she... more>> thought. One day the ground suddenly collapses beneath her and she discovers a hidden location that seems to have gone undiscovered from day one. The new discovery reignites the passion she once felt for the game. The date of her new discovery marks the start of a series of fortunate events as Callie begins discovering new content, features, and exploits. Join Callie on her fantasy adventure full of humor, whimsy, and bizarre characters such as a robot with a humanoid appearance that decides to become Callie’s companion. <<less

Xiang Xiaowen suffered a short life on Earth. Abel Hawthorn suffered a miserable life on "another Earth". What do these 2 apparently separate people have in common and why did they merge amongst the countless beings within the multiverse? They don't know, but they'll eventually find out through the latest fully immersive Virtual Reality game released - Realm Quest!... more>>

AI Generated cover by Esteban Ibarra

Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/hard_persimmon/posts <<less

“Hello everyone!!”... more>>

*A rather energetic young female voice can be heard through the ad as in the background one can see a vast view of grass plains on a beautiful sunny day. Windmills decorate the place as if people looking at a medieval peaceful village.*

“We welcome you to Open World Online (O.w.O)”

*The display changes from that background into another set of people walking, wearing unique-looking garments, travelling throughout many different-looking cities, and fighting strange-looking yet fearsome creatures resembling mythical beasts found in legends.*

“A hyper-realistic game designed with the latest technology in mind. Be immersed in this world where fantasy becomes real, where dreams can become reality!”

*Other people are chatting, showing affection to one another, trading their earned money for food, weaponry, bottles, or the like*

“Looking for an ‘oomph’ that you so desire in life? Something to satiate your wanderlust or a rush of adrenaline fighting powerful monsters?”

*The scenery changes to multiple beautiful sights from nature. Sun setting on top of the highest mountains, vast blue ocean with large-sized fishes jumping around the ship, and hallway of royalties decorated with gold, then into a battle with fearsome dragon deafening the place with its mighty roar.*

“Or desiring to become the strongest ever to hold power in your grasp fighting against other players?”

*The scenery changes to a rather large colosseum where one figure is pitted against another in a heated battle of swords. Behind them are spectators cheering them, it is an intense fight between each other until one becomes a winner where gold rains upon them as they emit a victory roar.*

“Or create your empire that lasts for ages?”

*The image of a king or queen sitting on their magnificent throne can be seen in the background. They raised their hand as many people knelt in front of them showing their rule.*

“Try our game! It is free with the device port! Just sign your name and send your email address to this link.”

PS: This is the upgrade/merge version of my previous works, please enjoy! ^_^ . Apologies for the grammar, English is not my native language.
Most of the stories were told from 1st person's POV but there will be some changes in between.
I'll update it when I can or when inspiration hits me. <<less

Was he made into a villain or was he simply a villain in a making?
Take note, pen to paper, on what the worlds world has in store.... more>>

~~This is my first try at shit like this, so please be considerate with the inevitable mistakes I'll make!~~ <<less

The prologue to an upcoming sci-fi series, BAT takes place in a time long before the events of the following book.
This is a series... more>> of shorts stories about people witnessing and living through the transition of the human society, as it morphs into a virtual one. <<less

Reincarnated as a quantum demon.... more>>

Max's powers were sealed by an unbreakable curse after she discovered the gods and her world are not what they seem. But Max refuses to accept defeat. When the gods help her enemies capture her village, Max escapes to the Mountain of the Gods, where she must make the treacherous journey to her old home. There she plans to not simply reclaim her power, but to steal her world back from the gods' greedy clutches.

[Read up to 20 chapters in advance on Patreon] <<less

To make ends meet after losing his parents, Daisuke picked up a job at a local convenience store while learning code. His aim? To sell... more>> top-of-the-line hacks for video games and strike it rich.
When Sehreneti Online, the world's first fully immersive VRMMORPG is unveiled to the world, Daisuke braces for the new market. He preps a hack for the game and logs in for a test run before its official launch.
"But wait, why am I rolling around in freezing cold water instead of a pile of cash? And whose stubby fingers and toes are these? Wait, what?!" <<less

"Not all professionals become the strongest. Sometimes, they are much weaker than one might think." - Daren Ravensburg
A game that attracts prima donnas for... more>> some people. Stunning trailers, an interesting game to try and a variety of characters to customize to your heart's content. A game that looks simple and can be enjoyed by many people.
Game developer "Alvarest Game", Skynet Foundation created a simple virtual game, not only from fighting games, however they can play many games. In fact, they can play chess like a royal commander.
However, after entering the game, all the rottenness was clearly visible. Many bugs that cause players can not exit the game. As a result, there was a lot of panic that occurred after 600 thousand players were trapped in the virtual game.
Everyone is asking the Skynet Foundation for bringing them into such danger. No response, Skynet Foundation can't fix the bug because it's been installed permanently. So, they had to make a final choice to escape the virtual game.
In order to escape the game, they had to level up as much as possible in order to make it possible to escape from there. The higher the level reached, the more chances to survive and get out of the deadly game.
However, the problem is only one, they can't die in the real world. Once killed, they had to restart the level from the beginning. It was quite annoying for those who had painstakingly accumulated experience in the game.
Told, a man with two women who get a mutual agreement, Daren Ravensburg will raise the level in order to survive at once. <<less

Retired esports legend? Check. VR newbie fails? Double check. The rival I ghosted years ago is now my teammate? Time to LOG OUT. Mei Lin was heralded as one of the best players in Astral Road until her sudden retirement. Now she's back in the VR sequel Astral Crusade, and her muscle memory's gone AWOL. When she thinks it can't get worse, guess who she met?... more>>

Trialing for the team-
Qin Yue pointing at Mei Lin: “Why the hell are you here?”
Mei Lin covering her face: “Guh… I’m so screwed.”

Practicing with the team -
Qin Yue, knocked out by a misfired spell: “You were the LEGENDARY Veilweaver?!”
Mei Lin: “Umm, maybe a little rusty is an understatement...”

Competing together -
Mei Lin waving: “Princess Qin~ I have buffs for you!”
Qin Yue blushing: “D-don’t call me that! Just give me the buffs!”

Living together -
Mei Lin, wearing matching pajamas: “U-um Princess Qin… look, we can talk this out!”
Qin Yue on top of her: “Don’t wanna.”

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Temporary cover by AI: I doubt it'll be as aesthetic as this picture, but I want to make my own cover when I have time. <<less

A Game. An obsession. A desire to protect.
But is that it?
Due to a meteor crash and a couple of wars, Earth ruptured. New continents were created, new countries formed. But, the problem of unemployment doesn't really go away if half the world is restructured does it? So what does the world do? Create a plan that allows people to earn money by playing games. Yeah, no way that exists. Right?... more>>

Vernon Elroy is a genetical theorist, a job that involves upgrading human genes. He's been living a nice life, though due to some troublesome problems, he is forced to take a month long leave. But, when an old acquaintance appears inside the most anticipated game of the century, he can't stop himself from pursuing her.

Integration is hot new game on the market, featuring thousands of different concepts, with a state of the level AI and graphics that look similar if not better to real life. The NPC's behave more like humans than they themselves and the enemies include everything imaginable. But is it really so perfect? How so?

Join Vernon on his quest through 'Integration' to get some personal answers, even if it means doing things he never thought he would do, like braving the winds and smashing a building. Along the way though, he starts to wonder if the game is truly a game and not something much more...

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My First Fic. Will keep an average length around 2000-3500 words per chapter.

Updates sporadically. Hosted only on Royalroad and Scribblehub. <<less

In the shadowy corridors of Pandemonium Studios, where the line between reality and the virtual blurs, "Soul Harvest" emerges as a game like no other—a... more>> gateway to a world teeming with dark secrets and demonic forces. Diego Vayo, a charismatic video game livestreamer, finds himself ensnared in its malevolent embrace, his life spiraling into chaos as he grapples with a sinister presence that seeks to consume his very soul. As the boundaries of his identity blur, Diego, alongside a cast of fellow testers each battling their own demons, must navigate a labyrinth of betrayal, lust, and madness. But when the game begins to claim lives, turning friends into foes and dreams into nightmares, Diego is thrust into a desperate struggle for survival, where the only way out is to confront the darkness within and the horrors it unleashes. Dive into a tale of gripping suspense, where every choice could be your last, and uncover the truth behind "Soul Harvest" before it's too late. <<less

The world of Sin Kings Online is under attack by the evil Kings of Sin, You have been called to protect the world, now Hero from Beyond the Veil, Join us in our fight!... more>>

Our MC: "Who Me?" <<less

It is the Year 2045, Sci-Axium, A conglomeration of scientific companies with the intention of making all humanity thrive in safety regardless of race, birth, gender, ect, were put in charge of earth after the failure of the governments after the 3rd world war and the devastation wrought by the arrival of an asteroid the size of a small moon.... more>>

Lilia who was once a martial arts champion and reduced to a crippled state during a match, now has a chance to do something with her life again, With the release of the latest gaming capsule, created by Sc-Axium, promising perfect body to avatar connection.
But can a cursed life be changed? for 13 years everything that could have gone wrong has, she can now only keep pushing forwards.
Lilia steps into the game, ' World Asunder Reality' as her minotaur avatar LilMoo, striving to be the best she can be, be comfortable in her own body and maybe flirt with girls along the way, her journey Begins.
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Contains all forms of "LGBTQA+" as well as some poly (not harem) if any of those offend please don't read
Release is roughly 2-3 chapters a week, most likely Friday and Tuesday (Ausy days).
Early release chapters in my Patreon if interested in supporting.

https://www.patreon.com/NerdyafCreations
https://discord.gg/uYzrb2uDFb
Also first Arc released in full and thoroughly edited on https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW1JFXK1 <<less

I swear these Plot Bunnies are no longer Bunnies, they're f*cking Plot Corona Beer (read: V*r*s) during 2021.
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After a particularly bad flu, Likah... more>> sank deep into a comatose sleep, filled with dreams, both good and bad. Her mom, dad, and brother, filled with worry and longing, searched days, nights, Heaven and Hell for a way to wake her up, but in the end, it was all for naught. Five years, their hope dwindled. Five years, their beloved daughter and sister was stuck in a state of Limbo. Five years, all light must wane. But even then, something remained.
The development of the Dream Catcher, inovated by the greatest minds of the century in the technology and biology sector, gave the speck of dwindling ember the fuel it needed. Even if she wouldn't be able to meet them out in the real world, a simulated reality was not out of the question, right? <<less

The story of Rose, player of the VRMMO Legend of Treston who died while playing and now haunts an NPC, the "Young Duke" of the Quentin Ducal Family, Val. It's been 8 years since her death and she's watched Val grow during that time, only visible to them, unable to interact meaningfully with the world around her. She was once the greatest crafter in the game and now Val is interested in following in her footsteps. Where will this desire take the both of them?... more>>

Features a pair of trans protagonists, one fully transitioned through the wonders of VR and one still in their egg and repressed by their family and culture.

Chapters currently come out every Thursday at 4pm EST. As for editing, I try to give the chapters at least two passes for editing's sake but if stuff slips through let me know!

Trigger Warnings for: Parental Violence and Abuse, Filicide (a parent's murder of a child), Animal Death, and Desecration of an Animal's Corpse. Discussion of Memory Alteration and Erasure, Violence directed at a Brain specifically, Mind Manipulation. Discussions of Genocide and Mass Violence

The above master list will be updated as chapters come out.
Cover coming soon! <<less

When Kyle signed onto Pelnorah Online, the peak of realistic gaming, he would have never expected to be trapped inside it. But he, along with the three million other players, realized too late what that realism foreshadowed. Now, their end here would mean their end in real life. The goal is to beat the Indomitable Dungeon and get out, but does Kyle have what it takes to simply survive?... more>>

This is a passion project, and an attempt from me to actually follow through with a story. While I will write it the best I can, it will be minimally edited (grammar and spelling errors being the main focus.) Along with that, I won't have a set release schedule. <<less

You live in a simulation of the 21st century.... more>>

This text is part of is part of an easter egg that was included in your simulation. We hope you enjoy your current virtual life experience and we look forward to all your future virtual lives with us.

-Your VL Technologies team
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In the depths of a cave, Alya perishes during a dive, only to awaken to a startling revelation—her life was a simulation. In truth, she is Mark, a 26-year-old spaceship driver grappling with gender identity in the 23rd century.

Note: There will be one or two sex scenes, but they will serve to depict character development. This is not primarily a smut novel. <<less

In the near future, a religious cult named the Apostles hacks and takes over CyberWorld—the world's most successful VRMMO game—making it so players would die... more>> for real if they die inside. Amongst them is Michael Leong, bestowed with a formidable skill that the Apostles will kill to get. With Michael being tracked at every move, will he save CyberWorld—or bring about its downfall? <<less