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Ascension of the Outcast
"Helmet", a young noble whose life should have been smooth sailing ends up being the butt of a cruel joke by fate. Despite being the first born son of an illustrious mage family -- feared and revered in the Avdarth empire -- he finds himself totally and irremediably mana-less. Worst, he ends up disowned and shipped to a subsidiary family as a lab rat, for a perilous and life-threatening experiment. How will he survive in this cut-throat world where every living thing possesses mana? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Seed art by me. https://postimg.cc/VScPThvW AI used : https://app.wombo.art/
8 106Life's a Lich: Who Said Undeath Was Fun?
The shadow of death looms over us all, but some choose to make it an adventure. June Allen is an avid player of a hit new MMO, too much of an avid fan, in fact. One could say she's addicted to the slow and steady grind of leveling, crafting and slaying monsters. But things are not as rosy as they might seem to this blissfully unaware RPG fan. So when a mysterious force decides to intervene, she's hoping for great things. She doesn't really know what to expect, only that there's about to be a big change. That change is simple, she's going to die. Reincarnated in the game she once loved, she has a choice between eternal servitude and suffering, or a new path. What choices will she make and where will they lead her? June could be consumed by lust for power and freedom, or be destroyed by the influences pushing and pulling her. Will she be able to overcome the forces that control her new life?
8 136Amaya In Another World (Am I In Another World?)
Bad Luck. Amaya's entire life had been filed with bad luck since the day she was born. Every day, she faced issues do to her misfortune, everything from stubbing her toe, to losing her job. After being fired, she had nothing else. So she headed home, wrapping herself within her comfy blanket. When Amaya awoke the next morning, she was no longer in the same world. It was her chance to start a new life. She made herself a single promise "I will live out a happy life. Some way, I'll overcome my misfortune."
8 126Daughter of the Lost
Behold the Wood, darkened and deep. Behold the Ice, sepulchral and steep. Behold the Plain, scarred and vast. Behold the Desert, untouched and sun-blast. Behold and be Welcome, Araya at Last. A young woman takes her first steps down a long and winding road.
8 232Reborn as a Slave
When the main character Ken Hemdall was hit by a vehicle and killed due to an accident on God’s part he is reincarnated into another world. A world of fantasy and adventure with all sorts of fantastical creatures and magick… the only problem is that he was reincarnated into the body of a slave about to be sold at auction. Join him as he tries to survive his new life. (Adult content, use your own discretion in reading and discussing the contents. Do not read if you are under the age of 18.) Author's Note: Presently I am working to get all current chapters uploaded onto royal road. Until then chapters beyond those posted can be found at my website located in the Author's note at the bottom of each chapter. Current release schedule for new chapters: Mon, Wed, Fri. Early release chapters available on my website for patrons of $1/month or more. Artwork by Trick Sevilla contact for custom commissions $20 and up!
8 127BLOOD CURSE ACADEMIA
Blood is life and life is magic. At the age of six, Kizu was kidnapped and raised by a crone living deep in a tropical basin. Rescued ten years later, he returned to his negligent parents and former childhood life only to discover his older sister both disowned and missing. After his homecoming, his parents quickly signed him up for Wave Edge Academy. Three years behind every other student his age, he was placed as one of the worst students in the academy. To discover the answers about his blood sister, Kizu must climb the rankings. -New chapter every Thursday-
8 98I Became The Dungeon Master
Eve was just an average salary woman. But one day as she was going home from her trash job. She was hit by a truck.Waking up confused she found herself in a cave. A dungeon. Walking she felt as if she was getting pulled toward something being led there. When she found were she was being pulled to. It was the core of the dungeon placing her hand on it a voice spoke. [System Installing, Registering New Dungeon Master] This was the start of her new life as the owner of a great dungeon. But will it be an amazing new beginning, or the start of a horrible end.
8 235Gates To Earth
It was like any other day on Earth, Until new land masses begun to appear at areas where there was once nothing. And then large Gates that look like doorways appeared on the new land masses as well in other isolated locations on Earth those Gates led to other worlds and possibly other Dimensions itself. No one knows how or why this had begun to happen the gates are not one way doorways on the other side is a whole new planet and possibly universe, Synopsis This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. It was like any other day on Earth, Until new land masses begun to appear at areas where there was once nothing. And then large Gates that look like doorways appeared on the new land masses as well in other isolated locations on Earth, those Gates led to other worlds and possibly other Dimensions itself. No one knows how or why this had begun to happen, the gates are not one way doorways on the other side is a whole new planet and possibly universe, What people once thought was a fantasy began to come to life, some of the creatures which came through the doorways use magic and others use technology that earth can only dream of. Each doorway has something new to be discovered, may it be a doorway to a dark age world or possibly a magical world with magic, Earth can only guess what's on the other side of every Gate. Each country has their own problems and the Gates just add to it, will Earth’s countries work together or fight for control over the Gates that lead to the new worlds. Join Rex Lopiz who has gained Necromancy and the power of Making all sorts of robotic creations, Rex must first start from nothing such these are new powers, he cannot make large undead armies or make advanced robots without starting from the basics. See how other people are dealing with the Gates, the main character is Rex Lopiz but there are times where you see what other people or creatures are doing in order to survive and live their daily lives and what they do. Not everyone is as lucky as Rex but they still try to survive even with Gates appearing. Follow how other people deal with situations as well as follow Rex through his journey. Authors Note This is a side project as well as my first time trying to write a book. I hope you enjoy it and feel free to give me pointers. Some things may be spelt wrong. I will usually try to fix them once I notice it, sorry and thanks again for giving my story a read. -Wikid81
8 60Noctoseismology
Doctor Roxanne Updyke was isekai'd earlier today. She finds herself in a world of noble heroes and wicked villains, wielding great powers against each other in the never-ending war for justice. An ordinary person would be advised to run for cover. Doctor Roxanne Updyke, however, is a mad scientist and an experienced bounty hunter, from a world of powers more subtle but no less dangerous. The greatest danger isn't the fights between heroes and villains, it's that she'll find something she's unwilling to leave behind when her job is done.
8 112The Vow
Ever since Aster’s mother died, home no longer feels like home. Now, she’s little more than a prisoner behind gilded bars; her father growing more distant by the day, her best friend missing and possibly left for dead. So when a letter from the royal family arrives, inviting her to stay in the palace, Aster agrees. She’s only been to the palace once, a memory she’s replayed countless times in her head, during her first fateful encounter with her fiancé. But when she comes face to face with Florian once more, he’s cold and apathetic; a far cry from the boy she used to dream of. As Aster struggles to come to terms with Florian’s new demeanour, life in the palace reveals more than it’s rose covered façade. The maze within its gardens hides thorns that cut deep, and the spirits who call it home want nothing more than to see her go. With all the odds against her, winning over her begrudging fiancé and the rest of the peanut gallery seems next to impossible. But with the help of her unflappable maid Fina, a brutally blunt swindler, and the apprentice of the palace’s magical deviant, maybe Aster might just have a shot at her happily ever after. Updates every FridayCover art credits - @mnt_kaedi on Instagram
8 184COUNTER: A Fighting-Game LitRPG Adventure
A quick nap on the bus to school sends Daniel to a parallel dimension of Fighters: humans who use their supernatural abilities to brawl with others and climb the rankings. His only way back home lies in the Wishstone, an interdimensional power reserved only for those who win the yearly Ultimate Versus tournament and defeat the #1 ranked Fighter in the world. But, when Daniel becomes a Fighter himself, he’s only given one special move: a counter with narrow timing that can foil any attack. Meanwhile, the #1 Fighter hasn’t been defeated in a hundred years. As Daniel grows in skill and adapts to this new world, he faces an impossible question — is he really ready to abandon this life?New chapters every Friday!
8 238The Guest
A quiet mountain town, an impenetrable forest, a terrible curse. Darkness falls on the village of Provints, and a horde of twisted fiends will descend upon the countryside if the dark magic that lurks in the forest cannot be stopped. Merchant's daughter Krosa may be the only chance for the villagers to survive, if mysterious newcomers Gost and Dyrik can train her to use her natural gifts before the curse can claim her. There is a beast in the woods. And time is running out.
8 154Ars Nova
Lotte tried to be the best daughter she could possibly be. Excelling in Sports, Academics, and Demeanour; everything for her parents. Her life was meant to be a good one, but she was far from happy. With societal expectations and traditional oppressions lingering in every corner, she wished for nothing more than a different life. Beyond that was Kiur, a young scribe in a world of sand and magic. Confronted by the shadow of a young woman he knew all too well, he’s forced to keep himself together against the dark emotions of his delusions. Now with the sudden invasion of his homeland, he’s spirited away through the vast desert. Kiur, more than ever, must face the deep abyss of his mind and fight for his life. Find out what happens when the shaken mind is put to test, met by The Gods of the Great Below and linked to a past better left forgotten. *CoverArt by https://www.deviantart.com/trashochistFont for Cover by https://twitter.com/Tokiko220
8 59NEVER SPLIT THE PARTY: The Adventures of The Creeping Bam (BOOK TWO: One Cold Trail)
After their fateful misadventure in the mountainous Norther Reaches of RUNDAO, a dark new threat to all of RUNDAO has been revealed to the mercenary band of THE CREEPING BAM and their newest member, half-orc bandit SHAYLINE SWIFT-KILL. Returning their hard-won cargo to THE SILVER ORDER in their city stronghold in BAVAT, they find their well-deserved rest will have to rest – half-elf wizard GAEL FOXTAIL’s father has disappeared while performing an investigation in the coastal city of UNTERMER, and it’s up to our motley crew to find him. As a son of Untermer, wily bakaneko thief ART OF SHADOWS is the perfect choice to lead the way, but he has ghosts of his own to face as their investigation brings them into the orbit of the THIEVES GUILD. But there are daker forces at work here, and as they uncover a dark conspiracy and form an uneasy alliance with a trio of tough sellswords with their own stake in the game, led by dwarven warrior THELGAEWYNN FROSTFORGE, the Creeping Bam begin to suspect this may be connected to that unfinished business they started back up north … This is a love letter and homage to the high-fantasy worlds of the tabletop RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder and Warhammer and the sword & sorcery cinema and literature I fell in love with as a kid growing up in the 80s, from Robert E. Howard’s Conan the Barbarian (and the awesome Schwarzenegger movie, STILL my favourite fantasy film EVER), The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit and Ron Howard and George Lucas’ Willow, to the more grown-up and edgy worlds of grimdark masters George RR Martin and (my all-time favourite) Joe Abercrombie, as well as a BIG DOLLOP of Terry Pratchett’s immortal Discworld series. IMPORTANT: This story contains material which some readers may consider to be mature, such as battle violence, some strong language and occasional mild sexual scenes. If this is not your kind of thing, this story is not for you. I am also serializing this story on Tumblr, Wattpad, Quotev and Sweek.
8 135Let Sleeping Gods Lie
To the west, the old empire of Ryedyn lays dormant beneath its blanket of ash and dust, a slumbering giant of history. To the east is the Sunken Moon, where the goddess that has forgotten her past sits alone atop her cold, wet, throne. All the majesty that this world once held has fallen to ruin, and what remains doesn't have much time left. Now only a few stand between the world and the end. A nameless novitiate in service to a god, a broken warrior with ambitions of matricide, and a strange man sealed with forgotten magic. Within these three are held the answers to the past, and the keys to the present. Let Sleeping Gods Lie is an epic tale of war and tragedy that follows multiple characters as their stories intersect, collide, and finally reveal the truths of the world and the lies that destroyed it.
8 88The Hero's Sidekick
Life is great when you're the hero. You're handsome, charismatic, you've got girls throwing themselves at you left and right. You're handy with a sword, you know how to lead by example, you've got a grand destiny ahead of you. Despite all of your hardships, no matter what comes your way you've got what it takes to overcome it. So what happens if you're not the hero, but his sidekick? Turns out being second fiddle to the main event isn't nearly so glamorous. But a hero only stands tall when he's got others to hold him up. This is the story of a hero and his oft-overlooked, sarcastic little sidekick...
8 197The Harmony System
Welcome to the Harmony System Initializing…. Joseph was out camping with his oldest son, Noah when it happened. Harmony had arrived and with it came the colonists. Joseph and Noah survive the trip home only to find his younger son, Michael, and ex-wife missing. Had the crazy ex kidnapped Michael again or had something unspeakable happened to them? As Joseph tries to secure safety for Noah and himself, he is suddenly thrust into an unwelcome leadership position in the fight against the settlers. As the daily struggles to rally humanity against the onslaught mount, two questions plague Joseph’s thoughts; how can we survive? And what happened to Michael?
8 89Journey of Vessels
An alien rebel on a distant planet escaped from soldiers of the imperial empire and stole an ancient relic, in the hope of winning a decade-long war against a tyrannical Empress. The rebel uses its power to call upon warriors from a strange blue/green planet (Earth) to embody the power of the 12 aspects of Existence: Energy, Creation, Form, Reality, Fiction, Emotion, Destruction, Law, Knowledge, Change, Time, and Fate! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This is my first time creating a story on Royal Road I'm not sure how it will go, but I'll try my best to make it a great experience for everyone to read. Anyway, enjoy reading :)
8 213The Awakened One, Book 1: Remnant
Earth is an incredibly peaceful and beautiful World home to the amazingly intelligent Humans that live upon its surface. Upon these many, many Humans that live on the bright blue planet, only a single one of them is exceptionally gifted leaps and bounds ahead of the rest, and it is this gift that is nestled in the chest of this being that brings power, pain, love, truth, and Destiny into his life. (Y/N) is the 18-year-old college student who is fated for greatness. An unknown past shrouded in confusion, a mental intellect far above those of his World locked behind monotony, and unbelievable power slumbering in his Soul, all factors that kept this man from becoming all the things that he was meant to become, but soon these factors will be null and void. One ordinary morning, the Sky seems to crumble underneath itself, inviting Devilish Monstrosities and Demonic Beasts into his World, and a senseless slaughter soon begins as (Y/N) is forced to use all of his Will to Survive. Under intense pressure by the beings that seem to stalk after his life the moment they spawn, will this exceptional life be consumed by the foe's that detriment his new life? Or will he live long enough to destroy the enemies in his path, conquering all that faces him, and fulfil his potential, becoming the Awakened One Volumes: Volume 1: Awakening; Prologue~Chapter 7Volume 2: Vale; Chapter 8~Chapter 20Volume 3: The Demon Clan; Chapter 21~Chapter 30Volume 4: The Underworld; Chapter 31~Chapter 38Volume 5: Fairy Tales; Chapter 39~Chapter 48Volume 6: Beacon of Hope; Chapter 49~Chapter 56Volume 7: ??????? Volume 1 has been rewritten so it is much, much, much better than before! So, if you haven't read that I recommend that you do so :) This is essentially just an OP, LitRPG (Gamer), Reader insert, harem story, so if you aren't into that, then you are more than likely not into this unfortunately, but if you want to try it out anyway feel free!
8 78Lightworker Compromised
It’s the year 3000 AD and humanity is firmly in the grip of the Aquarian Age. My name is Rebecka and I’m a lightworker. Every night I go out in my soul body with my family to help those in need. One day, I’m sent to rescue Brendan, a handsome boy, who is trapped in a motor accident. Brendan affects me like no other. Perhaps we have a past life connection? Our attraction is so potent that it’s almost beyond my willpower to control. I’m a lightworker and I’m supposed to be a role model for honesty, self-control and chastity. Except deep down I don’t want to control my feelings for Brendan. But what if he’s not who I think he is? What if he’s not the one? What if he’s not my soulmate from a past life? Find out more in this refreshing novel about love and sacrifice, set in a futuristic aquarian world.
8 64Brightburn - A LITRPG apocalypse
Oliver never imagined that as he raced to drop off his best friend at fencing practice before going to work at his part-time job, the world would flood with magic, and change in a fantastical and unimaginable way, giving him the opportunity to adventure with friends, new and old. Well, that wasn't true, he had imagined something close to that scenario many times, but when it comes true? Well, it wasn't quite as he imagined, there was a lot more pain involved, and a surprising degree of waiting and walking, not to mention the friends, new and old, lost along the way. But even so, Oliver still hopes it can be fun, and even if it isn't, it will certainly be the adventure of a life time.
8 112Stone Burners
Olivia has awoken to a strange world. With mere scraps of memories and a warped, unfamiliar body, she must find help to survive. However, a vast criminal syndicate, an urban legend, and more all threaten to snuff her out before she can find her footing. This is the second draft of an older, much longer running serial on my own site. Updates Wednesday nights.
8 177Duorbis: Colission of the worlds
This is the story of two worlds called the upper world and the lower world. Both worlds have their own creatures and population of people which have their differences.The people in the lower world are called warlocks. They are a race of arrogant warriors and have horns coming out their heads and have big muscular body’s. The ones living in the upper world are a fully different race of disciplined and elegant people called sorcerers and have a slim body with pointy ears. They both have developed their own powers which are unique to their race. A sorcerer can’t use the powers of warlocks and vice versa. However they didn’t know of each others existences.After a very long time these two races eventually find out that their exists life on the planet which they could see very clearly in the sky. They start to communicate with each other and establish diplomatic relationships. However this would not last long…
8 126Vigil's Justice (Vigil Bound Book 1)
Death is a real son of a bitch. Boyd Knight found his calling when he joined the Marines and qualified for the elite Force Recon. He’d found a tribe and a family, so when a hand grenade landed near his team, he jumped on it without thought or regret. But instead of winding up dead, he wakes up butt naked in a cave full of monsters with a knife in one hand and a pistol in the other. He’s been hand chosen by the Five-Faced God of Justice and entrusted with the power of the Vigil Bound. Every kill makes him stronger and thanks to the Ascendant System, Boyd can level up, unlock increasingly powerful spells, and even harness the abilities of the monsters he’s been dispatched to hunt. If he can survive the deadly shapeshifter stalking him from the shadows, Boyd’s second life promises to be even more ass-kickingly epic than his first.
8 141Roots and Steel
Hunters wait all year for the Festival of Knives, when they put their skills to the test and claim new ranks with every monster they kill. Trapped helping the family business instead of pursuing his own career, Trellin has never been allowed to participate. But when he risks expulsion to sneak out and claim a kill beyond his rank, his hunt is spotted by a senior guildmember. Rather than turn him in, she offers him a chance for freedom: Join her, and sail to the distant isle of Deldynne to compete in the bloody race for the rank of Guildmaster. If they can kill the monster that calls Deldynne home before the other teams do, he'll soar to new heights as apprentice to the leader of the Hunter’s Guild. But if they fail, neither will leave that island alive. Roots and Steel is a Monster Hunter LitRPG series.
8 270The Book of Zog: Rise of an Eldritch Horror
What were the Great Old Ones like before they were old?In the shadow of cosmic horrors, newly-birthed entity Zogrusz must come to understand his true nature, learn how to wield his dreadful powers, and search for meaning in the mad spaces between the stars. Hopefully, he’ll also make some friends along the way. A Lovecraftian cozy fantasy.
8 246Dragonheart Core
To take a dragon's hoard is to challenge death. The greatest of the sea-drakes wakes, curled on his silver throne; but there is no silver. His hoard is stolen. He rises, screaming, and chases the thief to the ends of the world—only to be shot from the sky. But dragons do not die easy, and never one with such festering hatred. A dungeon core rises from his corpse. If he intends to survive so near the cove of pirates that slew his past self, he'll need to master his powers—and quickly. For these pirates are dragonslayers; they won't be felled by mere mushrooms or spiders. Beneath the lawless Calarata, the young dungeon core will have to fight to survive; and one day, he will return death to the man who killed him. Updates twice a week, on Tuesday and Thursday at 1 pm EST!
8 312His Majesty's Personal Trainer
As if the life of an orphan was not hard enough already, Baek Yoo Na receives the unfortunate news that instantly puts a stop to all her ambitions and dreams. A drunken night stroll to the Han river turns into a bizarre adventure - she is mistakenly summoned to another dimension where she actually has a chance to pursue her dreams. Will she now be able to live the life she always wanted?
8 217The Scarlet Logs (Book 2)
Prequel to the first book, Drake. The Scarlet Logs is a four-part spin-off book that focuses on the lives of four separate entities. Irene, the spoiled daughter. Lyn, the beautiful ballerina. Drake, the demon and Anna, the scarlet witch.
8.18 157Killing Roar: Part 2: Mortal Mewling
Part 2 - Mortal Mewling: Perry's been living his dream in the guard, fighting spike feeders, proving himself to be a valuable member of the community, but his many concerns linger, weighing him down with more questions and regrets. The strange event within the dungeon. The rise of the prey-movement. The critical mass of spike feeders looming around the corner. Things have been going wrong for Titan City, and it feels like they're only going to get worse. Can he help save what he's worked for or will it all fall to ruin? Part 1 - Killing Roar: When Perry was blessed with a platypus beast soul, he thought his chances of joining the village guard were over. No one had every heard of a platypus. It seemed like an obvious prey soul, given it wasn't in the village's records. Only the strongest could be part of the village guard. He thought that would never get the chance to defend the village from the spike feeders, the deadly creatures jutting out with hazardous spikes haphazardly all over. Only predator beast souls were given the requisite training and allowed to join the village guard. Perry just didn't meet their criteria. He was also wrong.Soon Perry will live out his wildest dreams and more, as he scales the rankings of beast soul mastery, fights innumerable dangerous spike feeders and solves mysteries related to the origin of beast souls and spike feeders. And maybe, just maybe, he'll even get to join the city guard. Genre-wise, Mortal Mewling is a GameLit story (light on the GameLit) focused on action and adventure. The Gore tag is there more as a precaution, rather than a promise to keep producing gory words. Mortal Mewling is a bit of a slow burn in terms of start, scale and capacity of the protagonist. Book 2... has now begun! Updates Monday and Thursday
8 210Darkling
Satara Lang has been on edge ever since her sister murdered her whole family. Burdened by the torture of waking up each morning and struggling to get to the end of each day, Satara doesn't have the strength to think about getting revenge. Until her sister returns to finish the job and Satara fights back. Until a familiar stranger appears with stories of a homeland she doesn't remember Until she realises her entire life has been a bloodstained lie and the power she always needed was only a secret away, coursing through her veins like fire and lightning. And she begins to understand why she's never been afraid of the shadows watching her every step. Darkling … A story of family, vengeance, power, and all that is lost and found between the three.
8 98Children of the Halo
A thousand years have passed since the signing of the Pact: an historic agreement between the nations of the Pactlands to work for the betterment of the whole. But in recent years, the Empire of Vector has been growing more bold, submitting a claim for the long-contested Disputed Lands. When a young and inexperienced noblewoman ventures into the anarchic territories the residents call the Free Lands in an effort to discover what Vector is plotting, the last thing she expected to find was a City of Wonders. On a fateful summer morning, the Vancouver Island town of Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada finds itself and its very residents thrust sideways from the world they know to the medieval Pactlands: a world ruled by a shadowy council of mages and governed by the laws of steel and influence. Cut off from their own world, the residents of this small cottage town are thrust knee-deep into the political, humanitarian and martial turmoil suffered by the residents of the Free Lands. Staring down the threat of the Vectoran claimant force, the hidden machinations of the High Magus Council, and desperately seeking the allies and resources they need to maintain their way of life, the residents of Ladysmith must use everything they have at their disposal to survive and claim their own place in a world they were not born to. Magic, intrigue and eight thousand Canadians. What could go wrong? Updates every Tuesday and Thursday.
8 328Hell Hath no Hoagie
Steve, a half-demon on his mother's side, must find the sandwich that will bring upon the end of times! Or at least, that's what he tells his demonic bosses. In truth, he'd much rather just hang out with his friends, a Judge who summons bunnies to maintain the balance of good and evil, a hell-knight who enjoys slaughtering said bunnies, and a tortured soul who is perpetually on fire (who would very much like to snuggle said bunnies but has been told multiple times not to). Steve was supposed to care for the antichrist, and not let the guy get addicted to MMORPGs. But Steve claims that a terrific sandwich will awaken the bloodlust in the antichrist, and so he joins his companions on a road trip to find the most delicious, most evil, most apocalyptic-inducing sandwich of all time... and maybe a taco.
8 117A Lonely Spiral
Rye wakes up with a toad in her mouth. From the first day the world is out to make her life miserable as she struggles through living without a sun, through graves and grave threats in the form of man or monster, or even just her innermost doubts and insecurities. Join her as she explores a dark, dark world and slowly, but surely finds her place in it. Or will she? What if the world has no place for a small, weak and uncertain person like her? How will she adapt, if at all, to ever worsening circumstances? (Features a slow-burning progression, many setbacks and a thousand ways to suffer in the age of darkness with a slice of humor to finish it off. Expect the dark-souls of adventure stories. Early chapters are a bit of a mess, but it gets better. If you want to skip forward, I can recommend chapters 19, 26, or 34 as starting points.) Heyo, YJarex here, the Y is silent. This is my first story so please be kind, but don't hesitate to point out flaws or ask questions if things are unclear. I fully intend to continue writing this until it is done some time in the far future. Cover art is a commission by the wonderful hou_jae04. Check them out on Instagram here. Schedule is Tuesday and Thursday with a chance of bonus chapters on Saturday. [participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge] Done!
8 533Life or Freedom
Three years after his mothers death the world goes to shit and Mordred finds himself working for the SDU (Social Defense Unit) to fight against the Vizican's but not everything is as it seems and Mordred is just about to find out what is really going on... !TW: THERE ARE LOTS OF SENSITIVE SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS BOOK SUCH AS ABUSE AND DEATH ETC PLEASE BE CAREFUL!
8 248Kain, The Apocalypse Overlord
What would be your reaction to finding out you are no longer in your body? Your home? Familiar monsters? And many more. This is the story about a man that transmigrate to the body of a young man, a broken body at that, and strives with his malicious mindset in this new and unknown world. -------------------------- Author's Note: I don't own the pokemon franchise.
8 126Trying So Bard: Taking the High Road
Robert was a self-ascribed "stoner" with no long-term life goals and multiple felonies. After a traffic collision while he was walking home Robert found himself immersed in a lifelike fantasy simulation. Disbelieving that his situation was anything more than a flashback from an acid trip or maybe some laced weed Robert decided to go with the flow and do what his old DM's would never let him do. Craft and sell potions and alchemical supplies with a more recreational objective! As he attempts to make his vision of being a fantasy land Drug Lord come to fruition he begins to question his self-understanding and the concept that maybe what everyone was telling him wasn't horse dung, that this was real, and this was his life now. Did he really want to live it the same way as his old one?-Authors note: This is my first attempt at web fiction, I appreciate honest feedback as the story develops. Thanks for reading!
8 144KILLERS & KINGS
This is the first installment of what will be a multi-part adventure in a world where magic and monsters are returning and want to dominate the world. In this installment, the world of Kronos must face a radical religion that kills and rapes everyone who does not convert. The Kings of Kronos along with the few mages and some of the non-human races must work together to save their people.
8 171A Mechanical Daisy
Two hundred years have passed since the Order of Ash laid waste to the planet, taking millions of lives, and changing the world forever. Peace had been achieved and technology advanced from the repurposed war machines. Swords and sorcery to radios and flying ships, dozens of races more connected than ever before. In one horrible act the Kingdoms are reminded of what the Order of Ash can do. The youngest princess of the Magi Kingdom is assassinated and the immortal Blodwyn rises from her prison. To escape drowning in grief and hoping to use all of her Druidic knowledge to end the war before it can truly start, Diana, the eldest princess, leaves the palace with those that trapped Blodwyn all those years ago. Diana is joined by Jonah, a Traveler from Earth, left for dead in the ocean upon arrival. Together they discover that the Order has not been idle the past two hundred years, and that the Heroes joining them are not so heroic.
8 139The Collections (Short Stories)
The Collections is a book containing multiple short stories of varying genres, themes, and messages. Within it you'll find horror, mystery, thriller, love, etc., leaving you with goosebumps at the end of each story. Why is Elijah's story worth retelling in a dark, vacant parking lot?Will anyone help the girl flirting with death in the busy street? Who is Nora, and why has The Unlucky left her in a depressive state? What is the connection-the importance-between Simon and Chris? Each story opening many questions, and each ending a way you wouldn't guess. This book contains 5 different short stories.𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲: This book is mature due to mentions of sensitive, triggering topics. There is a small amount of foul language, no sexual activity.#𝟭 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲
8 145Nowhere Stars
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. 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. Updates will be posted at the same time, currently once a week on Wednesdays. Support Nowhere Stars on Top Web Fiction here!
8 163Burden of a Fire Dragon
Captured as a baby dragon, Fia is forced to fight for her life in a coliseum. And she's not the only one. Thrown into a cell with an aggressive, juvenile dragon, Fia hopes to survive if she can appeal to the mysterious Umbra Caligo. However, Umbra seems as desperate to survive as her—and Fia has nothing to offer him. The older black dragon is far too young for the countless scars on his wings. Fia wonders if she must become more like him to not only survive, but also escape and make it home…. ~Award Winner in the June 2022 Royal Road Community Magazine Contest!~ Burden of a Fire Dragon is set in the historic world of Fragment of a Dragon Soul! Release Schedule: Mondays at 9:00 PM EST. Cover Art by the author.
8 101Loopkeeper (Mind-Bending Time-Looping LitRPG)
"We know how it ends. We know how we die. And then the Loop begins anew." On the thirteenth day of Harvest, a mysterious woman enters Haven’s house of government and unleashes a devastation unlike anything seen in this world before. Lonely police recruit, Sham, is caught in the blast—and with it is thrown back in time nine days armed with a Legendary new skill. Now, he has just over a week to find this would-be terrorist before she can destroy the city of Haven and take countless lives in the process. But an investigation like this is never so simple. Dark cabals sell black market skill vials in the shadows. A strange new church emerges from nothing. Trained operatives pursue Haven’s future saviour. And the voices in Sham’s head seem to be getting louder. Updates Wednesdays and Sundays.
8 159Etherious
Plagued by indecision and guilt, Arthur has fallen into the chasms of despair and depression, trying to come to terms with the consequences of his actions. His friends tell him that it wasn't his fault, his therapist that he should leave the past behind him and his colleagues that he can change nothing. But Arthur knows better. After all, no one knows what he's done. No one knows the life he's lived. But just six months after the loss that would change his life forever, Arthur is given a second chance. Redemption. The world has changed; evolved, and with it has come the intangible and esoteric energy of Ether, as well as the system that governs it. With new rules to live by and a path to redemption before him, Arthur now has a way to right his wrongs. At least he thinks so. After all, nothing is quite impossible when you can rewrite reality itself. He'll do anything he can to bring his sister back.
8.18 137Song of Phoenix - Ordeal: Part 1
Kin and Nami set off from home to begin their people's coming of age Ordeal. Along the way they stumble upon a sinister plot and must set aside their own plans for the good of their people.
8 167The Parasite in Cultivator World
What will happen if parasite which is aware that it is something more, appears in the world full of cultivators? Did it appear as part of evolution process or it was a terrible mistake of some experiment? The path which was destined is not known for parasite, but power which it posesses, was given for something more significant. The steps which it will undertake could be cruel or virtuous. That is yet to be discovered.
8 118The Heptagon Mage
Gilliam is an average nerd from the UK, one day on the way home he is hit with a truck only to suddenly wake up in a new world. Finding out that it is filled with swords and magic, people who can perform amazing feats as well as beastfolk. And on top of this; he's part of some prophecy to save the world with great power from something horrible? What is this great event he will save the world from, what is the great power he is to use and how will this change him?********************Overpowered protagonist in an Isekai setting.********************Updated cover!**New cover Partially generated by the DALL-E AI. Lots of editing was done**This started as a story to develop magic in my setting, but became a hobby that I do for fun.The first three chapters were written a solid year before the fourth and newer, so there is slight improvement in writing at that point.I’ll be glad for any input or thoughts, but I’m by no means a professional. :)
8 68Bleeding Ink
(Book 1 in the Of Darkness and Light Trilogy, spinoff of the Crowns series)A princess struggling get a hold of her magic.A queen trying to keep hold of her crown and protect her kingdom. An assassin with a heart of gold. And a hundred and fifty years before them, a sorceress's thirst for knowledge will turn her toward dark magic that will one day ravage the lands. Four females, four fates intertwined by time and magic, both light and dark. But within the darkness that creeped along through every world laid a threat greater than any one of them, one that would take all of them to destroy before it cast the worlds into an eternal night, including their own.
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