In SerialA Standard Model of Magic Fantasy Xianxia Adventure Drama Slice of Life
The world ended, and magic came back. The part our parents didn't expect, was for Science to break on reentry.
Twenty years after the apocalypse, with our nations dismantled and hidden continents unearthed, a new generation has grown up in the wreckage of 21st century civilization. For us, the fantastic is at our doorstep and we have had no choice but to fight back. Meanwhile, the laws of nature bend and break at the whims of immortal gods, all of which are now dead and none of which are content to stay that way.
But we cannot afford to give up. We are the stewards of a rewritten century, in which a little luck and a whole lot of magic might make anything possible – maybe even a world better than the one we lost.
A Standard Model of Magic is a complete overhaul of my old story A Storm in the Fall. I'm afraid I was unhappy with the LitRPG elements, which I don't mind reading, but I apparently loath writing. Sorry.
Once I'd made the choice to decouple the story from the OF that inspired it and reconfigure the magic system to my satisfaction, little of the original plotline survived. I will be salvaging most of my original characters, and I will keep some elements which are endemic to the genre, but that is all.
I don't have an update schedule which I can commit to yet, but I will try to maintain a weekly pace.(This is currently RoyalRoad exclusive, since I'm lazy. If you find it posted elsewhere, it wasn't me and it wasn't with permission)
If you're interested, I've set up a discord.
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1. 001 A Man With Arms
2. 002 Returning to Ghost Perch Ranch
3. 003 A Portrait of the Domesticated Ape
4. 004.1 Idle Hands
5. 004.2 Idle Hands
6. 004.3 Idle Hands
7. 005.1 Flexor pollicis brevis
8. 005.2 Flexor pollicis brevis
9. 006.1 The Account of Osberh Zugravescu Considering the Apocalypse
10. 006.2 The Account of Osberh Zugravescu Considering the Apocalypse
11. 006.3 The Account of Osberh Zugravescu Considering the Apocalypse
12. 007 Auntie Osbie’s Bedtime Armageddon Fables: Abridged
13. 007.2 Auntie Osbie’s Bedtime Armageddon Fables: Abridged
14. 007.3 Auntie Osbie’s Bedtime Armageddon Fables: Abridged
15. 007.4 Auntie Osbie’s Bedtime Armageddon Fables: Abridged
16. 007.5 Auntie Osbie’s Bedtime Armageddon Fables: Abridged
17. 008 Auntie Osbie’s (Mabel’s) Tall Tales
18. 008.2 Auntie Osbie’s (Mabel’s) Tall Tales
19. 009 Osbie’s World Ends
20. 00A.1 Bird's-eye Geography
21. 00A.2 Bird's-eye Geography
22. 00B.1 I remembered her, that dame Columbia
23. 00B.2 I remembered her, that dame Columbia
24. 00B.3 I remembered her, that dame Columbia
25. 00B.4 I remembered her, that dame Columbia
26. 00B.5 I remembered her, that dame Columbia
27. 00C.1 The Siege at South Crick
28. 00C.2 The Siege at South Crick
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Again from Scratch Saga: Izmittor Unchained
If someone precious to you needed your help, would you extend it? Would you still do it if it costs you your peace and perhaps even your life? For Tercius, a man mysteriously reborn nearly thirteen years ago, there was only one answer to both questions. Feeling compelled, he sets out to journey to the northern Sogea and its infamous Western Izmittor mountain range, a natural stronghold of sky tearing mountains and deep canyons. Legends about the place abounded, but he knew without a doubt that the hidden valleys, rushing rivers, thick forests, and desolate landscapes hid powerful predators, the likes of which stalk the harsh terrains for an easy source of meat and bones. The many natural dangers of Western Izmittor would be hard enough to navigate safely for a lone traveler, but to make matters worse Tercius had enemies in the heights of Western Izmittor, humans and spirits who would see him dead if they ever learned of his true connection to the Pyramid of Tergaron and the Society of the Magi. To make things even more difficult, he also had to ensure that the true extent of his own Innate Skills remained hidden, for if the prying eyes of the world fell on him and his many secrets came to light, then he would never again know a day of peace. Can one reborn man manage to keep his secrets and still succeed in doing what his conscience compels him to? Will he have to choose one over the other? And can he do any of it without reigniting the sparks of a planetary war the likes of which had not been seen in millennia? Follow Tercius’ story and find out! *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** This story is a continuation of Again from Scratch, a story of mine also posted on RR. Reading it is NOT necessary to read this story, but for anyone who wants to get a little bit more background, here is a link: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/38803/again-from-scratch Again from Scratch was my first journey into writing and I have taken all I learned from that and started writing Again from Scratch Saga, a continuation that is almost stand alone. Changes in certain phrases and words between the two are edits made because of the rewrite plans I have for the old story. The story is available here, on RR, on Webnovel, and on Scribble Hub.The cover was taken from PublicDomainPictures.net and made by one Nona Lohr
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The Hero Raised by a Monster
Have you ever woken up in a strange fantasy land for no discernible reason? Don't worry, I know you haven't. But I did! Before we go any further, full disclosure: I am a monster. At least, that's what people tell me. Now, you don't need to be too worried about that because I've got a hero around to make sure I don't cause too much trouble. Well she isn't really a hero yet, but I'm going to make sure she becomes one. After all, I'd really rather not be hunted down just for being what I am. Or maybe it's the murder and property damage? I'm not really sure what it is that sets people off.
8 160 - In Serial8 Chapters
Edge of the Storm
A thousand years after narrowly escaping extinction, humanity still fights for survival on the fringe of space. On the alien, hostile world of Deana, Taro is tasked with dealing a mortal blow to an enemy that has pursued the last dregs of the human species across light years. From the Wild Summer hyper-carrier, Taro must strike out at an enemy that seems like it would stop at absolutely nothing to ensure humanity's time in the universe draws to an end. The key to it all is Valerie, a human bred super-weapon, and the discovery she makes aboard the enemy craft Delirium. What to expect from Edge of the Storm: You will find here a slow burning story that is punctured by moments of high flying action, intense mecha battles, gory hand-to-hand combat, tough decisions and sacrifices. What you won't find are black and white morals, harems, cute girls, big boobs, or anything else that might bring me troves of readers. You have been warned. Update schedule: Saturdays (and maybe Wednesdays).
8 86 - In Serial49 Chapters
Summoned to Another World with My Truck
Some days start out great , early morning drive with your dog, hitting the range. That all changes when your summoned to a diffrent world. Now there's a whole kingdom chasing after me, wanting me either dead or enslaved to fight for them. I mean I know I'm a "Hero" that they summoned, but I'm not interested in fighting a war they started. I do have a couple advantages though, one is my truck that was pulled to the world with me. The other is my dog and funny enough, I was at the range when it happened. So as long as my ammo holds out I should be alright........right? Slow building with litrpg and dungen diving in the future chapters Also sexy elves and beastkin are incoming in the later chapters
8 151 - In Serial12 Chapters
Spirit Mage
A teenager dies due to an accident after leaving his school for summer break. Then certain God has given him a second chance to once again live as a human in another world where magic and sword is a normal thing. Follow his journey as he traveling the world and solve the mysteries in that world.
8 211 - In Serial10 Chapters
Park Jimin's Roommate || Park Jimin fanfic
What would it be like as Park Jimin's roommate?
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