Unliving Fantasy Tragedy Comedy Martial Arts Slice of Life Psychological
[Participant in the Royal Road Writathon, November 2021]
For the longest time, Aideen Fiachna had only one prescient wish; to be the daughter her parents could take pride in.
The idea was a tall order, especially as her father stood at the head of the Templar order, and her grandfather as the Pope. However, she endeavored to try nonetheless.
Yet fate had a different path in store for her.
For all her efforts, all her best laid plans, were but the broken off crumbs of 'one day'. That day, she was brutally slain by a vile, accursed undead being.
Though, not even restful eternity awaited her in death.
She awakened inside a coffin. Her coffin. During her own funeral wake. Discovering, to her horror, that she had risen. Not somehow resurrected, no, but back in the form of that most hated of beings--the curse of undeath.
What will fate deal her next?
Chapters will range from 1-2.5k words, scheduled for release every day from Monday to Friday.
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Expect:
-Character progression in a journey of self discovery that spanned the ages
-World building
-Tragedy and Comedy in roughly equal measures
-Occasional action
Do not expect:
-Much in terms of romance
-Politics, barring passing views and mentions
-A lighthearted tale. This story will be a good bit grimmer than my previous one
Any comments, reviews, and criticism will be much appreciated.
And thank you for reading.
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Disclaimer: This story is my original work and only posted on the Royal Road website. If you should find this story elsewhere or under another name, please let me know.
Also please don't be too hard on me when I make occasional grammatical mistakes, English is my third language after all. XD
Edit suggestions are very welcome though.
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Chapter Selections
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- 57-84
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1. Prologue - A Restful Peace...
2. Chapter 1 - Denied Forevermore...
3. Chapter 2 - Botched Exorcism
4. Chapter 3 - The Bone Lord
5. Chapter 4 - Birth of the Unliving
6. Chapter 5 - Refuge in Audacity
7. Chapter 6 - The Bone Lord's Domain
8. Chapter 7 - Palace of Bones
9. Chapter 8 - The Bone Lord's True Visage
10. Chapter 9 - Dinner in the Palace of Bones
11. Chapter 10 - Teachers & Training
12. Chapter 11 - Laborious Lessons Learned
13. Chapter 12 - Every Journey began with a small step
14. Chapter 13 - News from Home
15. Chapter 14 - A Thoughtless Provocation
16. Chapter 15 - A Convenient Excuse
17. Chapter 16 - An Example to be Made
18. Chapter 17 - A Battle to be Fought
19. Chapter 18 - A Displeasure to be Made Known
20. Chapter 19 - A Reunion amidst a Field of Corpses
21. Chapter 20 - A Change in Plans
22. Chapter 21 - An Indignation to be Conveyed
23. Chapter 22 - An Anthem of Blood and Carnage
24. Chapter 23 - A Silence before the Storm
25. Chapter 24 - A Decisive Clash to Claim Destiny
26. Chapter 25 - An Ignominious End for A Nation
27. Chapter 26 - To Rebuild a People
28. Side Story 1 - An Orphan Girl and her Little "Friends"
How to raise a Hive Queen
This story is about a newborn Hive Queen, which gets raised in an unexpected environment. The first part of the story will focus on her development and the challenges that come with it. Eventually she will start to produce her own swarm of hive creatures. The species of the Hive Queen is called the Sylv and they are a insectoid species with an hive mind. The Sylv can evolve themselves through extracting traits from other non Sylv creatures. This is limited to modify the basic set of creatures the Sylv can produce, they are not able to create completely new creatures. In this regard they are more like ants, who have workers, soldiers and queen ants. The Sylv live underground in so called hive complexes and use living structures in them to produce more of their kind. The Hive Queen is the leader of a Sylv Hive and responsible for evolving the swarm. This novel takes place in a fantasy setting and was inspired by other hive species like the Zerg from "Starcraft" made by Blizzard Entertainment, the Arachnea from "Her majesty's swarm" published on j-novel club, and the Vex from "I don't want to be the Hive Queen" by ValetheHowl. I really enjoy stories with an organic hive mind species and want to contribute myself. The focus and theme of this story will change as the Hive Queen matures and defines the goals she wants to achieve. If you like this story also check out my other fiction "To former Glory" here on Royal Road :D
8 98How to Create Adventure
What would you create to draw people to your realm? How about a place where things are exciting and you look forward to what new expereinces there could be. A place where danger exists, but in a way that more hinders than harms you. A place where you can stop and enjoy the view or experiences instead of endless dangers. This dungeon may be dangerous, but if you are prepared, you will love it regardless. Here is how you create an adventure. (It's my first time, I'm just writing for fun so don't expect daily updates)
8 62Sanguine Destinies: Blood Bond
Rel, a prodigal vampire of the Sifr Clan, is attacked by members of the Blood Clan after rejecting their invitations to join them once again. During the fight, they afflict him with a curse that sealed away his powers, leaving him at their mercy. Luckily, thanks to the blood of a young girl he meets while escaping, he regains his powers just in time. As thanks for indirectly saving his life, Rel allows the girl to live and departs. However, what he didn't know was that this girl would play a significant role in his life in a tragedy bound by blood... ------------------------------- I do not own the images on the cover, if the owners would like me to remove them, please tell me and I will do it immediately.
8 176Survive Or Thrive
The Chronicles of Korvan Upon a dead world far on the fringes of unknown space, an old relic awakens to its new reality. Awoken without a purpose nor orders to follow, a clone soldier reaches out beyond his planet to the stars above. Braving the unknown reaches of space once beyond the grasp of his people. The young clone will forge his own path and identity amongst the unstable galactic society pervading the galaxy. Rising beyond his people's flaws to become something new. Will he survive in unfamiliar territory or thrive in a galaxy of his own making.
8 137Alfaaz
What would happen if you See the eldest cousin of your family involved in mafia. ever thought about coming from university after an exam but ending up getting kidnapped.
8 164Reincarnated as a female Emperor in the BL novel
The scientist who invented the cure for cancer.The master of weapons.The genius girl who graduated from the world's top university at the age of 14.The richest and most respected tycoon.and the woman who holds the tilte as the most beautiful woman in every country. Amazing right?......Only one word can describe her, and itsPerfect..... but....... "Seriously! when did this pile of paper done?! What a pain" This girl is very lazy.Camilia Eleanor Valerie.This 23-year-old beauty is called the Lord of the world in the shadows. All the high ranking state officials from all over the world knew who she was, and it was absolute not to make her an enemy. and She die, with no reason.And like falling on a ladder, She died because of the god of death's fault...... At first she was happy that the god granted her 3 wishes, but.... when She know what role that waiting for her in the future...."Doesn't this mean I have to work too?! You must be a God of bastard, cause yourself is one!" The god made some mistakes.....and the novel turn VERY FaR from the original one......I don't own the images
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