https://royalroad.com/fiction/107277/dungeon-cores-for-sale
A freshly appointed Sage. A fading town clinging to forgotten glory. A dungeon that’s been dead for hundreds of years.
When Leod buys a “domesticated” core on a whim, he doesn’t get a new tool, he bonds with something fractured, something watching, something hungry… For power, for meaning, and for snacks.
As the ruins beneath Fallowhold whisper their truths and old gods stir, Leod must choose: Try to rebuild the world as it was, or grow something stranger, wilder, and maybe a little more kind.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111603/silver-rain-noir-fantasy
80 years ago the coastal war came to an abrupt halt as Emil, father of tuning, commited the first and only magical war crime. Now, tuning is harshly regulated, confined to the nexus of Ancerbridge, center of the civillised world. Those who seek to develop a magical Resonance must enter the Silverwatch, an organisation developed to monitor and control the art in defense against renegade tuners.
Times are turbulent in the rainy city however. After years of anticipation new recruit Nia starts to ascend the ranks only to find conspiracy threatens to unravel the world around her…
https://royalroad.com/fiction/102816/by-her-grace-a-progressive-isekai-light-novel
By Her Grace is a dark, psychological, and intricately layered progressive isekai light novel.
Grace Blair, a young woman disillusioned with the mundane world, has decided to break free from her past. However, her transition into a new world is not a story of heroism or noble deeds, but a self-driven journey toward ultimate freedom and control. Grace—brilliant, twisted, unforgettable—left Earth in a blaze of fire and livestream infamy. Now, reborn as the daughter of a noble house in a world of magic and power, she wears a porcelain smile and plays the role of perfect child. But beneath the curls and courtesies lies a mind still sharp, still broken, and hungrier than ever.
Armed with memories, magic, and a mission of her own design, Grace doesn’t seek peace or redemption. She seeks control. Transformation. Entertainment.
And if the world burns again?
So be it.
Innocent girl. Twisted mind. Going farther.
Thematically, it’s:
A character study of brilliance turned feral—Grace is not a misunderstood genius. She’s dangerous, calculated, and disturbingly self-aware.
A villain origin story wrapped in a fairytale setting—where the monster is the little girl you never saw coming.
An exploration of identity, control, and transformation—from Grace Blair to Grace of Ashford, and beyond.
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It’s my first story, and I’m not a native speaker, so please overlook any mistakes and maybe strange phrasing.
The story is planned in the long term and will at least receive one chapter per week, with 2-3k words.
What to expect (and what not):
No system, no status screens
Morally ambiguous protagonist - and totally self centered
Political intrigue and strategy
Emotional depth and consequences
Slow build
https://royalroad.com/fiction/102770/defiant-soul-origins
Mostly just mythology, back story, and other workings involved with the world or characters from Defiant Soul. For the most part the stories will revolve around the Demon Lord of Gluttony(a.k.a. ‘Gully’) mainly because…. well…. he’s pretty much the oldest thing there, to put it politely, and has gone through a lot. He’s even older than the System itself which saying a lot.
Gully: You could even say that I am as old as Starvation itself.
Me: …..
Gully: What? You are the one that thought that line up for me!
Me: Yes! I know! But that’s for in-story stuff! Now quit breaking the fourth wall you Elder twat and shoo! *starts smacking him with my hat*
Gully: (chuckles) Fine, fine. I’m leaving~ Just don’t forget the parts where I’m tender, caring, awkward, or silly. I’m more than just a predator after all.Me: I know. I know. *waves him off* Now where was I…? Ah yes….
Other things that’ll show up in here are probably a few tables or character bios and other related stuff to help me keep track of certain details. I think that’s it.
For now, at least.
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‘Defiant Soul Origins: Birth of Gluttony’ is my entry for Royal Road Write-a-thon.
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The cover art is a piece I commissioned from a lovely horror comic artist
named Deus Jet. He did an awesome job making this for me!
https://royalroad.com/fiction/104179/silentium-univsersi
[Winner of the Writathon Challenge]
Zander awakened to a cold, concrete room, kidnapped by a mysterious force and put into… whatever this is. Approached with floating screens, and a new body, the world formed itself around him, leaving only a path forward.
After fighting through an unforgivable scenario, he awakens years later in the 2nd layer, a dense, non-euclidian collection of offices, hotels, and common rooms, surrounded by an unending void. Eager to find others, he discovers that he’s not alone… all of humanity has experienced the same thing, and many have lived in this hell for years, looking for answers. Zander must navigate this strange new world, dodging terrifying monsters, gaining power, and learning the boundaries of this insane reality.
Note: This story does NOT use ai in any way, but the cover is a temporary AI cover, made by Gemini AI Image Generation, which serves as a placeholder and inspiration for when I eventually spend the time to make one myself. Once again, there is NO ai use in editing, brainstorming, proof-reading, or writing. The entire creative process is mine and mine alone. The cover art is not subject to copyright.
This story can be found on RoyalRoad (the main site I use, and Webnovel.com)
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111776/the-illusionary-archer-high-school-litrpg-apocalypse
The world’s gone mad, but Flynn had known that long before magic and spells became a thing. Trapped in his school and armed with an arrow full of party tricks, a little bow construct and a deadly handsome illusion, he has to fend off rampaging monsters, treacherous friends and lethally difficult exams just to survive.
But just surviving was never the name of the game, and Flynn finds himself growing far more powerful than anyone could’ve predicted.
With legendary traits, illusion magic and newfound allies by his side, follow Flynn as he forges his own dominion in a warbound new Earth one arrow at a time.
[2-3k word chapters every week day. Minimum of 5 chapters a week (~10k words)]
https://royalroad.com/fiction/112437/forsaken-rift-of-sorrow
Forsaken – Rift of Sorrow
A Cosmic Tragedy. A War Beyond Time. A Destiny That Should Have Never Been.
There are stories that shape worlds. And then, there are stories that should have never existed.
The Rift has opened—a chasm of unrelenting sorrow, a wound carved into reality itself. It is not just an anomaly. It is Ammon. And it hungers.
A Child Who Should Never Have Been Born
Konstance is more than a girl. She is a paradox, an impossibility—a being forged from two species, two timelines, and a world that was never meant to be her home. She is the Rift’s catalyst, its life essence, trapped in an endless cycle of pain and grief, fueling Ammon’s descent into cosmic oblivion. But when fate intervenes, she is given a chance to reclaim what was stolen.
A chance to rewrite destiny itself.
A War on the Edge of Reality
Ethan and Kaela—warriors bound by fate, lovers forged in battle—stand at the heart of a war that should have never begun. Together, they walk the path of destruction and hope, wielding light against the encroaching dark. But the Rift is more than an enemy. It is a force beyond comprehension, twisting time, devouring existence, pulling them deeper into a nightmare that has already happened—and will happen again.
As the past and future bleed into one, Kressos fights against his own forgotten history, while Verys, a being of pure intellect, must choose between the last remnants of her people and the unbearable truth of what they have become. And Dain—the missing half of Konstance, the embodiment of everything she was forced to sacrifice—walks a path that will either save her… or damn them all.
A Kingdom Lost. A Legacy Rewritten. A Universe on the Brink.
Aeliana and Elias were never meant to meet, yet their love defied the impossible, birthing the one anomaly that could change everything. But Ammon knew. He has always known. And so he shattered their world, ensuring that Konstance would never escape, never heal, never be anything more than fuel for his infinite sorrow.
But the Rift is awakening.
And this time, it will not be contained.
A Reckoning Awaits.
Forsaken – Rift of Sorrow is an epic, mind-bending journey that defies the limits of time, space, and fate itself. Blending the cosmic horror of Event Horizon with the tragic grandeur of Dune and the raw emotional weight of The Last of Us, this novel is an unrelenting descent into a war beyond time, a love that defies existence, and a truth too devastating to be accepted.
For those who seek stories that burn into the soul—stories that refuse to be forgotten—this is your reckoning.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/107017/not-just-a-mage-lord-isekai
Mechanics fix things.
Fighters break ’em.
Those were the two truths Perry lived back on Earth. When he got isekai’d into a young noble with newfound magical powers, he found himself stuck with an awful choice. Try to survive on the Front, the mystical battleground where Hydras and Devils roamed free… Or find another way.
So he took an oath. An oath that made him a Magus Dominus. A mage lord. He’d escaped his fate, least for the moment.
For most his life, Perry was used to being alone. When he got sucked into Ro’an, he was suddenly thrust into the role of surrogate son to his loyal servant and half-brother to a tempestuous Storm mage. With their help, Perry prepared his best to be lord and protector for his domain. And if he fought a few monsters, and helped a few people along the way, well…
Mechanics fix things. And fighters break ’em.
-Progression Fantasy with light LitRPG elements
-No romance
-Kingdom building and magic progression
Discord, where the peeps be at.
My previous story, the Forerunner Initiative, is available on Amazon KU and Audible.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/97654/i-got-a-rock
Nick does a good deed, and has a First Contact experience in the middle of the street. An alien gives him a rock.
He’d better figure out what to do with it fast if he wants to survive.
Participant in the Royal Road Writathon Challenge
October 2024 Writathon entry. As of the start of the April 2025 Writathon, I Got A Rock has 59,817 words.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/114252/the-island-of-puppets–arc-1-golden-tree-english
⚠️ Rating: 18+ | Dark Fantasy | Psychological and Physical Violence On the Island of Kugutsu, every soul has a price. Creatures known as Kugutsus are forged from the soul-fragments of pain, faith, and power. Ancient seals control them, but not every prison is eternal. Yuzuki, an exile marked by secrets, and Akari, a young girl whose blood holds a forbidden power, escape the island in search of freedom. Yet beyond its shores, they discover a continent corrupted by slavery, twisted faith rituals, and churches that use children as sacrifice. Demons are weapons. Hope is a shell. And the fall… has already begun. 🗡️ This is the birth of the Trinity. 🌑 The awakening of what has been sealed for centuries. 🔥 The beginning of chaos. 📅 New chapters published every day.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/106181/apocalypse-creating-my-own-haremenglish
Sixty years ago, humanity was forced to retreat behind massive walls,
clinging to survival in a broken world where the old rules no longer
mattered.
Although anyone can become an “Awakener,” Axel only dreams of taking his
sister out of the slums and living a peaceful life within the safety of
the walls. But the moment Axel climbed over that wall, everything he knew
about his life was thrown into chaos…..
Why? It’s simple. He killed someone… and awakened.
Wait, Annabelle, stop licking my neck!
Lira! Will you quit hitting me when I’m not paying attention?
And you, girl—are you really going to keep hiding and laughing behind me
like that?
Last thing—hold on! Don’t rush me!!
https://royalroad.com/fiction/109427/choose-your-apocalypse-a-litrpg-apocalypse-progression
‘A Rounding Error has Occurred.****Please Choose Your Apocalypse as Compensation.’
Choose Your Apocalypse: Apology Tutorial throws Alex Johnson—a home-based IT worker—into a brutal, LitRPG Apocalypse.
Now, Alex gets to design his end-of-days. Like choosing wallpaper for his own personal inferno. Joy…
Enemies? Skill tree? Potentially helpful or annoying sidekicks? All (semi-)customizable! Or, he could go it alone, which, let’s be honest, probably won’t end well.
Of course, because the universe is cruel and capricious, there are hidden forces at play. Uninvited and unwelcome, they seek to control his fate. So, Alex is going to be fighting uphill, against the odds—and probably some interdimensional middle managers—from the word “go”.
Wish him luck, because he’s going to need it.
This fiction contains violence and tense situations. It will reference adult topics but will not contain sex scenes nor overt delves into ‘sex/sexuality after the fall.’ It will not contain MC romance anytime soon, if ever.
I have roughly plotted the first three books and expect there to be many more.
I do hope you enjoy this tale, but let me know what you think either way! Critique, both positive and negative, is welcome.
Release schedule is weekly: Tues & Thurs
Average Chapter Length: 2,000 - 2,500 words, biased high
Thank you for your time and for giving this story a try.
Cover Image by: Liam T. Mitchell
https://royalroad.com/fiction/112190/aithein-in-the-dark-kais-saga
Kai Psyolm found himself lost in the 3rd layer of the world. Having recently become an Unbound rank Master Shaman, he led a team of 8 on an exploration mission at the bottom of the Blue Sea, away from the dangers of the Siren war.
Ambushed by a squad of Unbound rank sirens, they were forced to flee, eventually making a mistake and being sucked into an underwater current that carried them through a tunnel in the bottom and spat them out underground above the Red Sea - an ocean of boiling magma covered with a permanent mist veil.
This short story explores his group’s attempt to navigate the evermist, cross the floating islands, go beyond the red siren’s territory, and return to the Blue Sea and rejoin the White Swamp Expedition Force.
With an electrifying sorceress, a whimsical high shaman, a pair of stoic twins, a beautiful mystic, a wounded seer, and an old explorer, Kai soon finds himself with more problems than he can manage.
Especially when one member has already betrayed him, one is using him to escape a failed assassination, and one is hiding a zealous and nefarious scheme.
Participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge - If I win, +10 chapters on May 5th!
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111976/rebooot-glitch-in-the-realm
“Welcome, Soul Fragment [REDACTED].
Please remain still while your essence is reconfigured.”
Darkness. Cold, shifting static.
A low hum like a machine breathing in its sleep.
“Rebooting consciousness layer… success.
Applying memory fog… success.
Neural bindings established.”
A pulse echoed through the void—warmth, confusion, a heartbeat restarting in a body that didn’t exist yet.
Then—light.
A flickering figure, tall and fractured, stood before the void-born soul.
No face, only a jagged crown of glitching pixels where eyes should be.
“Ah… another one. You’re early.
”The voice warped like corrupted audio, equal parts code and godhood.
“I am the Gatekeeper, the Glitched God, the Error in the Architect’s plan.
Before you enter the Cosmic Layer, you must choose.”Floating before the soul, two glowing runes appeared, each humming with potential.
Flame twisted with shadow.
Light fractured into sound.
Skill Seed: [Echo fire]———> (fire type)
Skill Seed: [Null Thread]———> (dark type)
Skill Seed: [infinite mass]———> (Earth type)
Skill Seed: [Destructive beam]———> (Destruction type)
“Choose two. Combine. Create. Survive.”
The soul reached forward.
System Prompt: Customization Accepted. Generating Hybrid Tree…The Gatekeeper raised a hand, its fingers unraveling into strings of code.
“Remember this: the System lies. Not all stats can be trusted.
Not all gods are sane.”Then—[CRITICAL ERROR: SYSTEM SHUTDOWN INITIATED]
A siren wailed.
The void cracked like glass.
Reality blinked out of sync.
“Wait—what? No, not now—” the Gatekeeper’s voice was torn apart mid-sentence, spiraling into raw static.
BOOT FAILURE: ENTITY DISPLACED COMMENCING COSMIC DUMP.
And the soul fell through corrupted skies, glitching stars, and broken laws of physics—toward a world not meant to be seen.
Toward a story that had already been deleted.
(The novel will be based on MC’s POV…and this being my first novel forgive me if I miss something)
participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110600/ghost-in-the-system
System integration is tough for everyone. Throw in dying just moments before your world is whisked into the greater multiverse… you’re bound to have issues. Jordan is no stranger to trials and hardships, but seeing your entire world ripped away (figuratively) in the same moment that it’s torn from existence and thrust into something called a flux event (literally)… Shits tough!
Confusion abounds as blue screens pop up around the planet and force human beings into some kind of integration training. Powers and abilities are selected, groups will form, and both heroes and assholes will rise to power once the tutorial is complete, the flux event passes, and New Earth is revealed.
As the newly integrated planet arrives in the multiverse, so does something that has lain dormant for millennia. Vengence and wrath boil over as Jordan gains levels and finds his way back.
Dark and gritty world.
MC goes off the deep end from time to time.
MC alternative power path
Immature humor…
https://royalroad.com/fiction/84870/the-weight-of-legacy
{Participant in the April 2025 Royal Road Writathon challenge}
An elderly family historian with a poorly-suppressed penchant for violence meets a tragic end when the spaceship she takes to the Moon explodes, and so Malwine is born (reborn?), ready to once again become everybody else’s problem. Her new world is full of bloodline-based abilities and mana cultivation alike, so she’s bound to have a fun time. The system’s even given her some juicy Skills that reward her usual probing!
If only she hadn’t reincarnated into a world half-buried under the waves after the last Emperor yelled at the Heavens a bit too loudly, with no document repositories in sight.
Watch as Malwine’s dubious dreams of using the knowledge from her once-long lifespan to her advantage, becoming a powerful mana wielder, and reclaiming her new ancestors’ Legacies, clash with being born cursed, surviving the ever-growing fallout of her new grandfather being a murderhobo, and avoiding the strange grudge-holding smiters who live in the “sky”.
At least she’s leveling up fast! Ignore the -99% stat debuff, Malwine!
What to expect:
A main protagonist whose self-esteem hasn’t quite caught up to being in a completely unfamiliar environment
Nerfed to Strong progression (as the description implies, the MC inherited a curse that coincidentally ruins all her isekai-given advantages—it will be dealt with, but walk into this aware of it)
A measure of perspective switches that follow the family and fellows unfortunate enough to have had a cursed reincarnated baby born among them
LitRPG with leveling, Skills, Classes, and very loose cultivation elements! (author may be taking quite the liberal approach to the connection between that English word and trees)
Levels that are determined by total Skill levels and mana cultivation rather than only combat (there are advantages to combat, but you won’t be seeing every noncombatant being level 1 that can’t progress)
Main protagonist starts (restarts?) off as an infant, so be aware of that—she won’t stay little for a million chapters, however
Comedy with a wildly anachronistic world and story arcs that are wilder still
Author’s formative years may have involved learning the meanings of new English words from a mysterious leather-bound dictionary, so corrections are expected
Premise inspired by the anecdotal concept of people in cultivation/progression stories talking about how a character’s born strong because of their bloodline/family but never explaining what the deal of that bloodline/family is.
Cover DIY by the author (and it shows).
{A winner in the April 2024 Royal Road Writathon challenge}
{A winner in the October 2024 Royal Road Writathon challenge}
Schedule: Once a week at mininum
https://royalroad.com/fiction/104655/the-forgotten-gate-cycle
A portal between worlds reawakens after two millennia, releasing magic back into the world of Carousel. Glem, a retired soldier, is forced to take up the sword and life he had given up to protect his family. The Hasdingian army, led by the Ma-Ti warrior Hazk, begins its campaign to capture the kingdom of Laterius and the portal it protects.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/112969/the-challenge
The Challenge
In a world choking on ash and failure, salvation comes once in a generation—through The Challenge, a cosmic trial where dying civilizations send a champion to fight for their world’s rebirth.
Eight times, humanity has sent its children to die on the altar.
Eight times, they’ve watched them vanish into the unknown—and never
return.
Michael was trained from birth to break that curse. Scarred, hardened, and furious, he ascends the altar prepared to die for a world that never loved him. But when the gods finally speak—when the altar finally answers—he spits in their face.
And walks away.
In the chaos that follows, a girl is chosen by accident. Terrified. Untrained. Just a survivor of the slums.
Now both are pulled into a cosmic arena where worlds live and die by the will of ancient forces—and humanity must fight with not one champion, but two.
Brutal. Relentless. Unforgiving.
This time, the Challenge is watching.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111994/reborn-in-a-grimdark-world-litrpg-isekai-progression
Alex wasn’t supposed to die. He jumped in front of a speeding truck to save a kid he didn’t know: someone who was supposed to die that day. But the Grim Reaper messed up, accidentally claiming Alex’s soul instead of the child’s.
As an apology, she offers Alex a deal: be reborn in another world with powerful abilities of his choosing.
Most people choose paradise. Alex chooses the opposite.
He asks to be reborn in a grimdark world, a land shattered by war, ruled by tyrants, and crawling with monsters and misery. A place where hope is all but dead.
Why? Because if he’s going to be given power, he’s going to use it to make things better, to bring light to a world that’s forgotten what it means to hope!
Participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110525/a-tale-of-pride
Haunted by dreams he can’t fully remember, shackled by a bloodline that is both a blessing and a curse, Jabari is thrust onto a path of vengeance – one born from tragedy but fuelled by love.
Still, as he grows stronger, as the fire inside him blazes hotter, he begins to realise the truth. The part of him he spent his whole life suppressing was never a weakness. It was never a sin.
It was his Pride!
And now that it had awakened, after years buried beneath hardship and survival, it would rather burn the world down before it bowed to anyone again.
For as long as Jabari could remember, it had always been him and Inayah against the world. No family. No safety. No future. Just two starving children clawing their way through the slums of the Umeme Tribe, doing whatever it took to survive. It wasn’t much, but at the very least, they had each other!
Then, Inayah got sick!
At first, Jabari thought it was just another cruel twist of fate – one more reminder that the world didn’t give a damn about them. But then the truth came out. His little sister’s illness wasn’t fate. It wasn’t an accident. Someone did this to her. And worse… it was someone he had once dared to call a friend!
On the receiving end, betrayal was of the cruellest of punishments. It didn’t just hurt – it burned. It carved into the flesh, etched itself into the bones, and branded itself onto the soul. It took something from you that you could almost never get back.
But for the dealer? Betrayal was a gamble. High risk. High reward.
Play your cards right, and you could have everything you ever wanted, and more. Pick the wrong person, though…
At that point, death won’t be a punishment – it’ll be a mercy!
Jabari will save his sister. As for those responsible?
He’ll make them wish they were never born!
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111015/fog-of-oblivion
Alric awakens in the belly of a prison ship, shackled, nameless, and stripped of memory. The only certainty? He is one of the Cursed—those marked by abyssal power, reviled and exiled to a distant colony where fate promises nothing but toil and despair.
But survival aboard the Bianca is a challenge of its own. The ship teems with the damned and the desperate— gangs of Cursed vying for dominance, guards as cruel as the sea itself, and the occasional deep sea monster. Down in the underbelly of the civilized world, only danger is plentiful.
And something is stirring in its depths.
A demonic plot is unfolding, its purpose unknown but its reach undeniable, pulling prisoners and crew alike into a web of unseen forces. Alric—adrift in treachery, power struggles, and the growing void within him—finds himself caught in the middle.
Can he navigate the shifting tides before he is consumed, or is he nothing more than a pawn in the hands of greater powers?
The fog devours all. But what happens to those who refuse to be forgotten?
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Welcome to my first novel series! I have been inspired by works like lord of mysteries and perfect run to take up the writers quill, and hope you will enjoy your dive into the world of Eldrethys as much as I enjoyed writing about it.
This is a progression fantasy with a unique power system, based on ritualistic magic, the divine and the demonic. It is inspired by the likes of Warhammer 40k, just in a vastly different setting and timeperiod. The time period is high medieval, and power is held by the various churches. I have taken inspiration from real-life examples to create its inhabitants and societies. It wont be as relevant at the start, but I very much plan to have some political intrigue and perhaps some wars later on.
I will try to make sure to have a backlog to regularly publish new chapters, and am participating in the writathon to motivate myself. The chapter length is around 4000 words each chapter.
As a note here, this is a grimdark fantasy, and it is rather dystopian. There will be mentions of sensitive content, the combat will contain gore and brutality, and the MC is creative with his choice of swear words. If this isn’t something for you, perhaps dip your toes in, but don’t feel guilty about closing the book if it’s too much. Read responsibly kids ^^
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What you can Expect:
Detailed and extensive worldbuilding
A unique power system, without an overwhelming amount of abilities to keep track of.
A clever, yet cautious MC, who prefers to stay in the shadows despite his theatrical flair often getting him into trouble.
A slow burn progression, with the MC starting out weak but slowly gaining power.
fleshed-out side characters that will evolve with the story.
What won’t be in my novel:
A system and stats
Harems.
Female characters created just to be a damsel (I despise that trope).
An overpowered main character. The threats and stakes will scale with his power and how much he begins to understand the hidden aspects of the world.
*****
Finally, I would like to thank the amazing CoradosArt for helping me make such a beautiful cover. Ya awesome.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/103683/frontier-fantasy
A four-man pioneering mission goes haywire, leaving a singular engineer to survive against the horrors of an alien planet with just his knowledge, what’s left of the colony equipment, and the help of the curious local population.
Blood-moons with hordes of monsters, forests full of physics-defying anomalies, and religious alien fanatics stand in his way to reclaim his purpose and build a colony.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/76487/the-maid-and-her-princess
Madoka always thought she was destined to be a maid to serve in the Palace like the other slaves. Cleaning her way floor by floor and avoiding pompous Nobles and Royals alike; She never had any true ambitions of her own. She thought she would continue this life until a fateful assignment brought her to clean the Princess of Fiara’s room and meet the strange Royal within, whose prophetic visions and wild antics would change the maid’s fate forever.
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Note 1: Volume 1 is very special, pretty much legacy content at this point. It’s the first time I’ve ever written anything, so naturally it has a lot of errors. As always, if you see grammatical errors or typos and feel compelled to say so I will fix them! Thank you all for reading, the book has officially passed 1000 pages as of 12/13/24!
Note 2 (May 5 2025): I found the irony of Volume 1 being titled A Blissful Year while the cover is the exact opposite of what “blissful” looks like hilarious, so I kept it like that and changed the Tale’s title to the default title. New cover(s) soon.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110905/caelestis-croxeus
A clueless man ascends to godhood.
When four broken lives are thrown together by an accident, they find themselves tied together by a lie, Croxeus, their savior. But only Croxeus isn’t a god, just an everyday man thrusted into being one.
But religion doesn’t need truth. It needs believers.
As Ard, Tiya, Rex, and Ronny build a faith around their false messiah, they find new purpose and new powers. Their faith spreads like wildfire, rebuilding kingdoms, toppling kings, and forcing entire nations to choose. Serve Croxeus, or be engulfed by the power of his growing church.
Behind it all, the so-called god watches helplessly, as a new theocracy rises in his name. A kingdom that spreads across by faith and conquest, reshaping the entire civilization.
Politics, power, and philosophy converge in this bleak, satirical ride of faith, ambition, and the extremes of faith.
What To Expect:
After that it picks up the pace. (It takes time to start a religion so glorious)
A medieval world with convoluted political affairs. A system of magic based on science. A dark isekai. (Like Overlord).
Interesting characters. A genius agnostic, a nihilistic atheist, a broken superhero and a depressed derelict, all followed by a clueless god.
Finally, a religion born of lies. See it spread. See it grow. See as faith is hammered out, used, and manipulated like a tool. Dogma, doctrine, deceit. See how it moves the masses, inflames war.
The first volume will be the platform, building: characters, beliefs, the
rules of the world.
The second volume is where the religion starts to spread and a civil war
breaks out.
(I have planned around 7 volumes)
Upload Schedule
Updates on Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday
[Writathon April 2025 Winner]
https://royalroad.com/fiction/97331/the-admiral-and-the-assistant
Admiral Stonefist has served the Emperor faithfully for 30 years, keeping the galaxy safe and expanding the Imperium’s borders. A grizzled veteran with a lifetime of war behind him, he is dour, cynical, and angry– long disillusioned with the ideals of the Imperium.
His new assistant, Kinnit the Kobold, is overjoyed to be the first from her planet to be assigned to the coveted Ninth Fleet. She arrives filled with hope and energy, eager to rise through the ranks of the Imperial Navy and earn all Kobolds the right to become full members of the Imperium.
Admiral Stonefist hates that his new assistant is not human and is alarmed as his slowly growing respect for her begins to develop into something else. He is determined to drive her out of the Navy for her own good. However, with her help he discovers an insidious conspiracy which threatens the safety of the entire Imperium.
Can the Admiral and the Assistant cooperate long enough to disrupt the vile machinations of the Imperium’s reluctant allies and stop the Insectoid menace? And can the Admiral grapple with his newfound feelings, which fly in the face of society and the law?
(Space Opera with romance elements)
New chapters posted Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at approximately 1 AM Central Time.
Winner of the Royal Road April 2025 Royal Road Writathon challenge!
Winner of the Royal Road 2024 October Writathon Challenge!
Locations of Interest:
Author Website: https://riotfish.online
Mailing list (get updates on this story, and future
projects): https://whisker-the-mad.ck.page/9e462f5e50
https://royalroad.com/fiction/91295/the-dreamers-of-peace
In this coming-of-age tale, two star-crossed dreamers stand on the brink of becoming the heroes Leveria desperately needs. Together, they can be the catalysts that finally end over seven centuries of civil war between the Ruby and the Sapphire. Apart, they risk becoming just another link in the chain of hatred and vengeance that has bound their broken kingdom for so long.
Capable of mass destruction on the battlefield and cleansing entire cities of plagues, Alexia is the second wizard in Leverian history to have mastery over all eight divine energies. While King Sapphire wields her power to conquer the Ruby Kingdom and her father leverages her status to establish a dynasty, Alexia dreams of using her magic to restore peace to their broken kingdom. Too socially anxious to find her voice, she is sent on a perilous mission in the Ruby Kingdom with a cynical wizard who once shared her dreams. This quest sets her on the path to discover what she will become when commanded to harm those she would rather love.
Across the border, Zander is driven by his mother’s dying request to give her magical locket to his life’s mate. Striving to become a knight, he discovers that the kingdom is under attack by a mysterious power that can possess the minds of beasts. Before he can mobilize against this threat, he is thrust into conflict with the Sapphire Kingdom and must discover who he will become when forced to fight against those he would rather befriend.
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What to expect:
-Powerful, but flawed, protagonists who grow progressively stronger (Alexia is OP mage and Zander is OP fighter)
-Hard magic systems (Eventually multiple as the story expands)
-Introspective, character-focused writing styles that emphasize emotional development (I’m a psychologist and can’t help this being my primary outlet with writing)
-Romance (This is a relatively small factor in terms of screen time, but is significant throughout the story)
-Teenage humor that hardens over time as protagonists mature (We were all young once)
-A fantasy culture that promotes polyamory before monogamous marriage for religious reasons (I’m sure that’s good for emotional development)
-Mild sexual content. Sexual encounters are heavily implied and typically either fade-to-black or described from an emotional perspective rather than physical perspective. (In other words, this isn’t smut)
-The first book has two POV characters with alternating chapters. Each subsequent book adds 1-2 more POV characters. (Some books might even subtract POV characters - GRRM is a big influence)
-Slowburn character-focused start with spikes of action and explosive finales. (Sanderson is also a big influence)
-Over two hundred chapters on backlog. They will be revised and released weekly on Wednesdays. (Though bonus chapters will be released when meeting milestones in reader engagement).
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While the covers for The Dreamers of Peace aren’t AI (they’re stock photos), I’m looking for an artist to design new covers and recreate the character portraits (which are AI) to veer away from AI art in my stories. Send a DM if you’re interested!
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Thanks to Writathon, I finished rewriting all of Book 2. All advance chapters are available on my Patreon page.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/112024/end-of-mana-a-slow-burn-high-fantasy-adventure
In a world where mana—the essence that sustains the spirits—slowly fades, the beings Kai once called family are dying. Raised among them in the village of Vander, Kai is determined to uncover the cause of their decline. But as he ventures into a world he barely understands, he begins to question his place within it.
As the mana fades, a primordial evil—long sealed beneath the land—begins to stir. Kai must decide whether to save the spirits he loves or preserve humanity’s way of life, even if it means the world will be consumed by darkness once more.
Release Schedule:
I release new chapters every Tuesday and Thursday between 11 AM and 12 PM CST (4 PM – 5 PM UTC).
What to Expect:
A slow-burn progression fantasy.
A unique and intricate magic system.
Multiple lead characters with converging arcs.
A richly developed world that I have built on for over a decade.
Themes of Adventure, Action, Mystery and Political Intrigue.
Characters with emotional depth and growth.
Author’s Note:
This story will always be
free to read on Royal Road.
If you’re enjoying it, I’d be incredibly grateful for
comments, reviews, or even
edit suggestions—every bit helps me improve and reach
more readers.
If you’d like to support the story, you can get early access chapters and exclusive content through my Patreon. Thank you so much for reading!
https://royalroad.com/fiction/112438/deep-crown
Deep Crown
A Sci-Fi Thriller of Deep-Sea Mystery, Forgotten Wars, and a Machine That Remembers Too Much.
Year: 2085.
Earth is dying, but it refuses to go quietly.
Coastal cities have drowned, skies have burned, and nations now battle over what scraps remain. Amid the global chaos, a signal is detected—originating from the bottom of the Mariana Trench, broadcasting tech far beyond anything human.
And something answers back.
Commander Nathan Henshaw, a career soldier burned out by war, is given one last mission: descend into the trench aboard the Deep Crown, the most advanced submarine ever built, and make contact.
But the abyss does not give—it takes.
What the crew finds buried beneath the ocean is not just alien. It’s
a forgotten war, one that never ended.
An ancient species once ruled the oceans—the Vey’Narii,
hunted to near extinction by an enemy known only as
the Dorne Phyrax.
The Vey’Narii didn’t die.
They ran.
And Earth is where they ran to.
Now the Deep Crown is caught in a war it doesn’t understand, a battlefield where time fractures, AI dreams of gods, and the enemy remembers every scar.
As pressure mounts—both literally and figuratively—the crew must
navigate:
🔹 A decaying AI (ANDI) that remembers things it shouldn’t
🔹 An alien civilization that might be humanity’s last ally—or first
predator
🔹 A hostile force rising from the deep, ready to finish what it started
long before humans walked the Earth
Beneath the waves lies a question humanity was never meant to
ask.
And some answers?
They surface with teeth.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/93351/the-fall-of-everything-kingdom-building
The drums of change are beating on the Nerathian Continent. The fall of the Adler empire and the emergence of the Demons have turned the continent upside down, while a new discovery of a mine shortens the path to chaos. In the middle of it all, the meeting of ‘civilisation’ and ‘savagery’ will either create a new centre of power on the continent or spell its doom. Can our two main characters, Corvus and Belisarius, emerge from the chaos to rebuild their kingdoms?
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110896/return-of-the-s-rank-hunter
With the System’s arrival 100 years ago, Earth was transformed into a deadly progression realm. Countless wars were waged, millions of lives were lost, and chaos descended. By the time Kain was born, humanity had lost. The insects had triumphed.
All Kain ever knew was the colony and his role as a hunter within it. Its histories, its goals, its sustenance. This was all that mattered. Until one day, on a mission far beyond the colony walls, searching for other humans, Kain died.
But death, it seems, was not the end.
Reborn at the exact moment of the Integration 100 years prior, before all the war and destruction, Kain is given a second chance. With a previously believed-to-be-extinct Dao and a mysterious title, he needs to figure out the secrets of the future.
With the return of an S-Rank Hunter, maybe humanity will have a chance this time.
POSTING EVERY OTHER DAY (FOLLOW PATREON FOR MORE POSTS AND TO READ 10+ AHEAD)
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111084/untold-stories-of-a-galaxy
Honourable and praiseworthy, ambassador of humanity, defender and hero of the Alliance: Elaine Kysaek does not represent all that! What am I actually guarding? That is the most intriguing question she asks herself from time to time as she performs her duties for a huge private company and a vibrant, if battered, galaxy exists around her. So many worlds, so many different life forms and intelligent beings that humanity has discovered since its rise to interstellar species, and with whom it has fought in the worst war against the greatest calamity yet. Almost fifty years have passed since that war - a time Kysaek knows only from stories. She, on the other hand, lives in a peaceful society. In such an enormous galaxy, however, new chapters are constantly being written and soon Kysaek will be adding her own pages to that story.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/109847/sidekick-fights-back
Arya died suddenly after touching a mysterious object—only to awaken in a world of cultivation and supernatural power.
Reborn as Su Kang, a prodigy of the Su family, he quickly befriended Li Fang, and together they embarked on countless adventures.
But Li Fang had a habit of face-slapping anyone who crossed him. Protected by his protagonist’s halo, he feared no consequences, leaving a trail of enemies wherever he went.
As a loyal friend, Su Kang did his best to help him—only to watch helplessly as Li Fang’s harem grew, while those around him kept dying. Even Su Kang’s own fiancée eventually fell for Li Fang.
In the end, Su Kang’s family was destroyed, and he himself was killed by the very enemies Li Fang had made.
But fate has given Su Kang a second chance.
This time, he refuses to be a mere sidekick. With knowledge of the future and the same mysterious fragment that once killed him, Su Kang will forge his own path—and challenge the so-called Child of Destiny.
Yet as he fights against fate, one twist he never expected: he ends up secretly marrying Li Fang’s beautiful mother.
In a world of broken justice, warring sects, ancient secrets, and ruthless elites—can a former sidekick rise to become a true force to be reckoned with?
What You Can Expect:
• Cunning Protagonist
• Rich World-Building
• Unique Destiny Manipulation (LitRPG-Adjacent)
• Forbidden Romance and Family Building
• Epic Conflicts and Intriguing Mysteries
[ Winner of Writathon Challenge, April 2025]
Chapter length: 1.4–1.6K words
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111149/minerva-down
Tired of mundane living in a crumbling world? Feel trapped in a rut and just can’t find the motivation to get out?
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Our award-winning User Interface will keep you on task and always reaching for the next goal! Help improve the world one step at a time and earn Contribution Points in the process. Spend your hard-earned points in our store, or convert them to real cash!
PerSpective Goggles. They wrap around your head. They’re cool.
The great regulator known as Minerva Beta II has been offline for almost five decades now. The Crisis has been over for almost two. When Minerva went down, the minds of every living creature in the vicinity of its influence fell with it. When it was turned back on, the fabric of reality itself was punched full of holes. The collective dreams and nightmares of society bled through the astral and manifested into the world. Most manifestations have been contained. Most of the holes, repaired. The Ministry of Integrity ensures new breaches are swiftly patched. But their control of the situation is more tenuous than they realize. And the Incursion Events are far from being over.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/75783/spectacular-world
Hope Lauren has read her share of comics. She’s seen supers around her city and even been saved by some on occasion. And she always hoped that she’d be able to join them.
With Jack, her grizzled older mentor with secrets that could shake the world, and Pantheon, a new team of heroes, Hope will have to fight against monumental odds to save Oleander City.
In a world of action, comedy, tragedy, and adventure, there’s plenty for a new hero to do.
*Readers can expect a mostly adventure-themed superhero journey that will include a slice of life, action, and hopefully exciting world-building. It will also contain a slow-burn GL/Yuri plotline, which I’ll eventually get to when I feel like it, I guess. This will be a very long story with many arcs*
New chapter every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111189/the-chronicles-of-arz-kurana-alchemist-progression
Curiosity killed the cat, but it couldn’t kill Arz Kurana.
After a fire ravaged the city, Arz was left with nothing. Nothing but the last letter from his daughter.
“Explore everything for me.”
Thoughts of revenge and bouts of anger drove Arz to alchemy. With the right ingredients in the right conditions, he discovered how to open portals to other realms. With that knowledge and a hunger for new recipes, Arz Kurana can fulfill his daughter’s final wish.
Arz Kurana has made it his life’s goal to explore every place possible, and to record all of it to the best of his ability.
What to expect:
- Alchemy
- Slow progression focused on recipes, new ingredients, and technology
- A mix of sci-fi and fantasy (depending on the portal/recipe)
New chapters will be posted when complete (no release schedule)
https://royalroad.com/fiction/107145/the-streaming-spirit-sculptor-becomes-a-god
Hundreds of years after the war that decimated the earth, humanity has risen again. Fortified within their Gate Cities where strength is equivalent to glory, society prospers once more.
But not everyone dreams of killing monsters for a living.
An art content live streamer had his life set. His professional dreams were within arm’s reach and his personal life couldn’t have been sweeter.
And then Life reminded him how great it was at chucking wrenches.
Overwhelmed, hollowed, and at the brink of shattering, a young man channels his extreme emotions and creates something extraordinary. A masterpiece that even the gods could not deny echoes its birth throughout the multiverse, immortalizing his name forever.
And attracted the attention of an ancient cosmic force.
Serendipitously gaining an opportunity that countless powerful reality shattering existences strive for eras to attain… gets kind of awkward at parties.
But real recognizes real.
Demigods and ancient beings, masters of powerful forces and manipulators of creation’s laws, collectively marvel at a mortal child’s craftsmanship.
For while lesser beings may call their works ‘magic’ and ‘miracles,’ the first real Magic many of these cosmic entities ever encountered came not from the heavens, but from this humble sculptor.
Now in a stupidly high position a live-streamer had no business being in, learning scary secrets he didn’t want to hear, and given privileges he never dreamed of, Jun Hopper reluctantly sets out to fix some problems.
Like a potential second global invasion of nightmare monsters.
Or the spirit of the planet dying and taking out all life with it.
You know, stuff a live-streamer should be doing.
The hell…
A fantasy progression story with a fun loving OP MC who’s just trying to be a good dad.
Posting 5 chapters a week.
*Temporary base cover art is AI generated… I know. I’m sorry. I’m poor. I’ll fix it, I swear.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111906/ashes-and-blood
When his ex-lover showed up amidst a series of murders via blood drain, shaman Kai investigates the reason behind the Singapore magical gang wars. But will Kai succeed when he is pitted against vampires and the Witch Hunter order
https://royalroad.com/fiction/109839/regressor-who
As Jack walked out of the bathroom, the fresh feeling of a recently taken bath still enveloping his entire being, a sudden bout of immeasurable headache assaulted his senses. He swayed for a moment, yet due to his unnatural constitution, he quickly regained his bearings And yet, despite his clear mind, he was momentarily lost at what he saw. How would he not be? The sight before his eyes was one he would never forget, in this life or in the next, or so it felt, for he could clearly see the great number of people, faces he had never seen before this moment in his life, words of confusion and fear from countless different tongues resounding all around him. This was where it all started and for whatever reason, he had the chance to go through it all again,
‘What build should I go with this time?’ he mused, wholy unbothered by the slowly escalating panic all around him. ‘And whatever I do, do not chose to go to that damn boring place!’ he set out list of goals to achieve this go around. Live was an adventure, almost like a game, and there was no way he would play the same way twice in a row, now was there?
A regression, Whos? Why? A question Jack would find out eventually no doubt, but were things really about to go as much in his way as he believed they would? (Spoilers- No not quite.)
https://royalroad.com/fiction/92090/drawstone
Book 1:
The Council has taken everything from Hunter Koar, but a mysterious benefactor intervenes. His new identity and limited options force him to fend for himself, using his unique sensitivity to etherium and his passion for ether artisanry to survive.
Despite his circumstances, he dreams of something more. Hunter wants to push the boundaries of what’s possible, to make a name for himself, and to live beyond the remorseless reach of the Council.
Book 2:
After the Council forces Trey’s hand, Oberon Enterprises has mobilized most of its industrial capacity to build a colony fleet. Hunter has finally achieved his dream; to live beyond the remorseless reach of the Council.
But then The Merciful Cloud, acting as a herald of the coming colonists, was downed over a friendly outpost which meant to serve as the foundation for their new home. In this world, massive beasts wield etherium with a mastery beyond what Hunter can comprehend. To make matters worse, the local wildlife surges across the planet in berserk waves. Now, Hunter and the crew of The Merciful Cloud must discover the reason for the attack, retake their ship, and defend it from the unpredictable, carnivorous hordesbefore the rest of the colony fleet arrives.
Hunter wonders if his dream life is going to be any better than his old one
A mystery lies at the heart of the beastwaves, waiting to be solved. Failure would strand the Oberon fleet in an unknown sector, leaving them without a home. If they succeed, they will build something that wouldn’t have been possible on Sanctuary, and Hunter will have finally found a place where he belongs.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110140/lord-of-the-realms
A boy’s wish to flee his shadowed life for the luminous fame of the moon becomes an oath: he will not return to morelan until he’s sculpted himself into the man he idolizes—a hero etched in starlight.
“I wish I could be on the moon—bright, known, and shining for all to see. But I won’t leave until my goal is fulfilled. I will teach myself, and he will grow into the man he was meant to be.”
When The cold hearted Ryuji, bad mouthed Anna, fiercely loyal Elara, egotistical Marquis, and wise but survival oriented Zahra collide in the district, they’re forced to rely on Leonardo—a Naive, cynical guide who knows every creak and groan of the district, atleast he thinks he does.
But Leonardo’s secrets run deeper, others know more of him than himself.
Part coming-of-age odyssey, part high-stakes survival tale, this story asks: What fractures us when we chase the versions of ourselves we think we’re meant to be?
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111648/trial-of-feasting-insects-litrpg-progression-system
Earth was given a choice by the cryptic Coalition; to accept a trial with promises of death, or to decline that offer with unknown ramifications.
Jack, a 23-year-old wasting away from a terminal illness, embraced death as his final moments arrived. Until one harrowing day, he was reborn into a nightmare. Humans shrink to one inch in size, and the Coalition’s trial reveals its cruel decree: exterminate 75% of all insects and clear a world dungeon or humanity will perish.
Jack thrives in this new world. With blood-soaked battles and putrid smells becoming a daily occurrence, he casts his frail mortality to the side. Death is around every corner as a new community is established and new threats emerge. Jack must make a decision; should he demonstrate the true power he holds, and maybe even gain a formidable ally in the process?
What to expect:
- Determined main character whose strength progresses and is (mostly) logical about his decision even if it’s not specifically stated.
- Slow Burn!
- A main character to has a slight innate edge over other people, but one that doesn’t make him utterly overpowered.
What not to expect:
- Very Overpowered Main Character who doesn’t struggle or barely struggles.
Thank you for checking out Trial of Feasting Insects, I hope you enjoy!
https://royalroad.com/fiction/109390/heart-devil-op-yandere-love-any-speedrun-litrpg
A demon from another world is transported to her favorite novel, only to discover she was reborn a higher species being, a devil. She also finds out she was born a couple of years before the novels beginning, infinitely far away from the garbage ending. With that knowledge in mind, her mission was clear. Find her favorite overpowered side character, save him from his terrible fate, and since she was now a cute devil, slip in a marriage contract for her hard work! A perfect start to her perfect story. But she soon figures out having the blood of a higher being is a bit different than having the blood of mortals. As a devil, getting what you want is obvious, but for them, how you get matters much more.
Upload Schedule: 3 - 5 Chapters a week, Mon - Fri. Depending on work schedule :)
https://royalroad.com/fiction/107723/ascension-of-a-demon-lord-progressionlitrpg-writathon
Whenever she takes a life, Rena Shinohara grows just a little bit stronger…
In a desperate bid to show his worth amongst his fellow Court Mages, a certain mage fires his summoning spell earlier than intended—and it misfires. Instead of a great [Hero], he drags forth a [Demon Lord]—those who rule over the entirety of the demon populace and court death itself. Realizing his mistake, he severs the contract before the girl can awaken to her true potential, abandoning her to die in a foreign land.
But Rena doesn’t die.
Stranded in the wilderness, stripped of whatever blessing the summon had briefly granted her, she does what she must to survive. She kills. And she grows stronger. Then, she realises she’s in demon territory; turns out demons are just the same as humans, living their lives to the fullest.
The more she learns, the more she questions: who are the real monsters?
Because out there, somewhere—somewhere—two gods are pulling the strings…
Re-write of my older fiction
Updates Tuesday and Friday
Thanks to @Wong40k for typography!
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110036/sword-and-scrolls-an-orderly-blade-book-1
Vaan Redbones, son of the former swordsman Garix Redbones, has spent his childhood forging blades—but now he dreams of wielding them. As his class initiation nears, he is ready to prove himself as a warrior. His half-brother, Elijah, scorns his ambitions, believing knowledge, not steel, will shape the future. But Vaan has no use for dusty tomes—only strength and resolve will carve his destiny.
When his newly forged sword becomes soulbound, Vaan is thrust into a world unraveling—goblins plague the trade roads, orc warbands gather, and rumors of undead are whispered in taverns at night. Torn between proving himself and his growing feelings for Risa—pledged to Elijah—Vaan must rise, blade in hand, before chaos consumes all.
Note:
The story contains violence, gore and gets dark occasionally but is not grimdark.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/112557/i-swear-im-not-a-dark-lord
Another death, another world, another chance to live a peaceful life. All he wants to do is practice his magic and go fishing. A peaceful, pleasant existence nobody should complain about.
As if! His family abandoned him; His new body is cursed; The gods meddle with his life; The local mayor shoves responsibilities at him; A weird kid keeps popping up and challenging him to duels; People keep asking him if he wants to be a dark lord.
Who has time for all of that when there are books to read and a lunker of a trout hiding away in the river?
Join an isekai hero in his not-quiet-enough life.
Writeathon Winner, Spring 2025
Updates Wednesday, Friday at 14:00 PST
Comments receive reputation, up to twice per day per reader. The amount granted varies according to my mood or level of laziness, but follows these general rules.
1 - Thanks for the chapter.
2 - Rejected edits (assumes they are well-meant).
3 - Comments specifically relating to the contents of the chapter.
4 - Accepted edits.
5 - Insightful comments.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111145/the-light-spawns-war-fantasy-and-kingdom-building
Nier wakes up with a burning hole in his stomach and three questions:
Didn’t I just die? Why does my best friend, Elir, have wings? And why are
my comrades slaughtering their own families?
Just hours earlier, Nier was a soldier in the Fratian Army’s 2nd Squad—the
last standing nation’s defense against the Lights, once worshipped as
gods’ soldiers.
Born a Light descendant himself, Nier only wanted to prove that not all of
his kind were monsters.
His best friend, Elir—known as the Killer Child—only wanted to protect
him.
Both failed in their first mission, which ended in disaster: Nier died,
and Elir transformed into a full Light, shattering a hundred years of
peace.
What to Expect:
Ensemble of characters
Destructive heroes
Strategic battles
Wolrd war
Mysteries and secrets
Monstrous powers and creatures
An expanding world with cultures mirroring our own
Toxic bonds and relationships
Your favorite characters dying
https://royalroad.com/fiction/112029/agent-of-fate-april-writathon
Earth is dead. Rahu is the brutal, RPG-like afterlife humanity paid dearly to reach. Luke got his ticket through sacrifice, someone else’s. Now, driven by guilt, he must survive Rahu’s lethal ‘game’ to save those left behind.
But Luke’s different. Marked by cosmic powers as a ‘Death Merchant,’ he faces a unique, deadly trial: succeed or die forever. No respawns. Armed with unsettling skills tied to Fate and deception, Luke must level fast, fight dirty, and manipulate reality itself.
With a ticking clock, permanent death breathing down his neck, and ancient forces watching his every move, can Luke master his dark potential and earn salvation, or will he become just another casualty in Fate’s grand, uncaring design?
New chapters posted regularly!
By WanderSamsara
https://royalroad.com/fiction/108288/in-the-evil-dragons-eyes-reincarnation-drama
Cyran, once consumed by vengeance after his mother’s murder, dies before achieving justice at the hands of Crown Prince Caspian. But instead of death, he finds himself back in his ten-year-old body, a second chance gifted—or cursed—upon him.
With the memories of his future rampage and defeat still fresh, he swears to change fate, prevent his mother’s death, and dismantle the system that allowed it to happen. As he maneuvers through the treacherous world of Naera’s nobility, he discovers a hidden conspiracy tied to the empire’s dragon pacts that places him at its center.
Story Updates Every Friday!
https://royalroad.com/fiction/84143/museum-core-dungeon-corelitrpg-apocalypse
Books 1 and 2 are on Amazon!
Locked in a Museum. Monster all around. It’s a darn good thing he can animate the exhibits, isn’t it?
From one moment to the next, Thomas’ life is thrown completely on its head. One moment, he’s admiring the Natural History Museum, the next, he’s an immobile gemstone, a dungeon core, amidst a sea of bloodstains, in the middle of a metropolis that’s been swallowed by jungle.
All over the globe, patches of land have been replaced by strange alien environments, containing not only creatures from myth and legend, but also humanity’s worst nightmares. Leviathans stir at the bottom of the ocean, dragons have reclaimed the skies and the shadows are once again something to be afraid of.
And the only shield Thomas has against these foes is a whole bunch of dusty exhibits. Rhinos, big cats, a mammoth, sabertooth tiger, and quite a few more, yet will they be enough to go up against the worst the magical world has to offer?
https://royalroad.com/fiction/108556/soul-nexus-refabricated
Rina shouldn’t exist and that’s why they killed her.
But, for her, death is just the beginning of her problems…
Turns out her soul is… wrong. And unwelcome in the afterlife. What’s more, the deadly forces seeking to erase her from existence will come after the memory of her, too.
That means everyone she loves and whoever knew her are in danger.
Unwanted in the afterlife, she must now climb the Soul Nexus’ deadly towers to find answers and earn the Nexus’ prize: a wish.
But it’s not all bad… turns out, to aid her in her ascent, she’s granted incredible powers and abilities.
Rina must climb the Soul Nexus and grow strong enough to stop those who seek her death from killing those she loves… but also strong enough to find those who made her soul and ‘*****thank*****’ them for what they’ve created.
For fans of Isekai, weak-to-strong progression, tower climbing, comprehensive world-building, a detailed system and bone crunching action…
https://royalroad.com/fiction/104854/the-chosen-queen
Participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge - April 2025
In the magical land of Camelot, the fate of the realm lies in the hands of Excalibur, a holy sword that chooses the next ruler. But this blessing carries a deadly curse: every king who wields it is doomed to die after ten years of rule. Beyond the throne, the court is a treacherous battlefield of politics and power, where alliances shift like shadows and danger lurks behind every smile.
Valentina Armstrong, reeling from a recent breakup, receives a mysterious scroll summoning her to her estranged father’s estate to train as a Lady of Camelot’s legendary court. Uninterested in the life of nobility, Valentina resists—until a ninja team forcibly takes her. Escaping their grasp, she stumbles into the mystical realm of Avalon, where she learns Camelot’s legacy endures beyond time. Lost and searching for answers, she encounters a knight who claims to be the legendary Sir Tristan of Camelot.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/71275/diary-of-a-teenaged-mimic
Tabitha Diaz fits in, wherever she winds up.
Even when that wherever is another world entirely.
“Wear the mask long enough and you become the mask,” isn’t scary for the mask…
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NOTE: If you are not an Adult or not interested in reading about people dealing maturely (sometimes not so maturely) with Adult issues, please go read Blank or Iron Angel. The former is YA, the latter might as well be.
ALSO: While I didn’t have a particular goal (other than writing daily) when I started the Diary, my initial thought was Isekai Action Adventure. Unfortunately, I am incapable of writing to spec, and as Shipgirl said, “congratulations, dear, you’ve written a Romance”. So expect a lot of talking about feelings and relationships.
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What To Expect:
OP MC who is far too much of an utter dumbass to realize how OP she is.
Slice of Life. Many Slice. Much Life. Very of. Wow.
Humor so stupid it makes the MC look smart, if that’s even possible.
Slow Burn WLWLW Romance (which eventually explodes spilling love-shrapnel
all over the place) between two Bi Women and their Tiger-Woman Maid.
POLY Romance in a non-heteronormative society. In case WLWLW with three Ws
instead of two wasn’t clear.
Slow Burn everything, because each IRL day covers one day in the MC’s life. More or less.
Weak to Slightly Less Weak Moral Compass Progression
Occasional bouts of over the top threats when MCs family is threatened.
Oddly slightly more common bouts of even-further-over-the-top violence
when MCs family member(s) are harmed.
Frequent Food Porn, because Young Adult Olympic Tier Athletes Eat Much
Food.
Unusual yet Not Entirely Off-Brand Versions of Semi-Familiar European
Deities.
Limited LitRPG elements, because this is my first LitRPG fiction and I
didn’t want to lean on those and screw it up.
Whatever the fuck else Tabitha decides to get up to when she gets a wild hair up her ass.
Oh. Profanity. Shit tons of profanity. Sometimes creative. Often grammatically incorrect and teleologically improbable. You have been warned.
“Sir! Tabitha’s thirsty again!”
“Bring out the horny bat.”
“We tried that, Sir! Her thirst is too powerful! The bat broke!”
“My god, man, throw some Maenads at her or something!”
“Oh, no! They’re all Reveling, and she’s Just Gotten Thirstier!”
[Winner of the November 2023 Royal Road Writathon challenge]
[Winner of the April 2024 Royal Road Writathon challenge]
[Winner of the November 2024 Royal Road Writathon challenge]
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111861/litrpg-world-engine-scavenger
For young and naive Patch, living in Dross Hollow is a simple routine. Each day, he worked diligently at the mines buried beneath the earth, clinging to faint memories of his long lost father and hoping to find something—anything—that might lead to the truth.
But when a strange and blinding light caused a huge explosion that shook the very depths of the Hollow, Patch’s routine was shattered. Falling down the rabbit hole of conspiracy, he met Ember, the fierce relic-wielder from the secretive Order of Lumen and she had inadvertently put him into the lens of danger.
Thrust into a hidden war for ancient power between the neighboring ruling nations, Patch must now uncover the secrets buried in the depths of Dross Hollow and beyond. As he grows stronger and hones new abilities through the strange system tied to ancient technology, he begins to unravel the truth about the World Engine—a force capable of reshaping the world itself.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111237/azure-timelord
Azure’s mental illness is ruining her life. Her parents just died, and her
social worker dropped her off at a homeless shelter. Today SETI found
aliens.
But the voice in Azure’s head brings her to a certain yard in Atlanta,
where a man gives her a strange object and a mission.
participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
https://royalroad.com/fiction/107874/secret-of-wyrith
It all started with a job no one asked for.
Bartlett Evans, adventurer, did not wish to be involved with the world of politics, especially between two kingdoms currently at war with one another. All he wanted was to gather enough gold to retire early and lived his life through the war.
But when he saw a posting of a job with a rather hefty sum of rewards, he couldn’t refuse, especially not when the job fell within his expertise: being that of a dragon slayer. It was a simple job: slay the dragon, get the princess. The catch? He would be rescuing the princess of an enemy kingdom: the Kingdom of Wyrith.
But Bartlett would soon realize that this job was not as it would seem. Nothing ever was. Except this time, he would not expect it. His involvement in this matter, even if he was reluctant, would prove to set him up to an unusual adventure, one that would be as important to him as it was to the princess he saved.
For nothing was as it seemed when dealing with the Secret of Wyrith.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/113190/side-quests-scones
A queer romance set in a world with vampires, but mostly about people. And tea. Lots of tea.
Max is trying to stay upright and make sense of it all when Sophie crashes into their life. Somewhere between playlists, scones, and soft disasters, something real begins to stir.
This isn’t about saving the world. It’s about surviving it—and maybe falling in love along the way.
Funny, touching, a little messy, a little queer and very very nerdy.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/109196/myriad-egos-slumbering-fate
Being sealed in the castle’s vault for what seems like ages, the sentient magic item does it’s utmost to escape. Apherward the mote of dark secrets sits atop a pedestal far below a castle alone and without reprieve for more years than it cared to count. When a simple girl opens the vault it does everything in it’s power to have her take it from it’s prison. It just didn’t expect for the girl to be empty headed.
Witness the trials and tribulations of sentient magic items and a girl. Know the madness of having multiple legendary artifacts talking in disorder while a girl battles horrid beasts foes using lesser magic items. Laugh as a gang of cognizant objects try to figure out how normal people function.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111209/lexia-chronicles-the-myth-of-gru-noblemind
A myth-tech sci-fi epic of memory, identity, and the gods we make of ourselves.
-=Winner in the Royal Road April 2025 Writathon challenge=-
Centuries ago, humanity shattered. Now it survives in scattered enclaves ruled by ritual, relics, and whispering machines. Heralds—warrior-scholars bonded to ancient AI—were once guardians of peace. Now, they are weapons of forgotten wars.
Chen is one such Herald. Or was.
Waking in a ruined forest with no memory of his past, he finds himself hunted by cults, worshipped by strangers, and stalked by a living intelligence that once claimed to protect him. As fragments of memory return, Chen must confront the truth: he was not just a man. He was a myth. And someone has rewritten his story.
Now, pursued by fanatics and followed by beasts who call him Vowed, Chen must journey west—toward the flames of a forgotten pyre and the clearing where his past began. Along the way, he will discover the cost of being remembered… and the freedom of choosing who to become.
Perfect for fans of Dune, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Destiny, Lexia Chronicles is a layered saga blending post-apocalyptic science fiction with mythic depth, emotional reckoning, and ancient machine lore.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/115154/beyond-the-silent-storm
Zhao Yun and his marine cohort are sent into uncharted warp space to recover an experimental weapon. When their ship is attacked, Yun finds himself wounded and alone, drifting in the void towards a wormhole that will change his life forever.
What to expect:
Fast-growth MC (but there’s always a bigger fish)
Sci-fi MC in a cultivation world
Harem with genuine romance
Release Schedule:
2 chapters per week minimum (once I slow down)
Average chapter length around 2.5-3k words (some may run long)
Content Warning:
Chapters with sexually explicit content will be labeled [NSFW]
You can expect one of these every 15-20 chapters
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110148/merchant-in-another-world-a-progression-fantasy
No one expects to die—not even Sam Walters at 103.
And no one expects to wake up in a world ruled by magic, demons, and
brutal hierarchies.
Given a second chance at life, Sam chooses memory and experience over power and status—but those memories won’t return until he turns seventeen.
Every choice has a cost.
That cost is Aelric, the boy who now carries Sam’s reborn soul—a low-caste farmhand with little more than sixteen-years of hardship behind him and a dim future ahead. Shunned by former friends and buried in poverty, Aelric’s life is one of quiet struggle… until it’s upended by her—
Sylvara, a powerful arcanist belonging to a treacherous demonic cult, is tasked with finding the prophesied Dawnmere—a being fated to turn the world on its head. Her search leads her to Aelric’s small, unassuming village and sets her on a path even more dangerous than the one she’s already treading.
As their fates collide, the lives and identities of Sam, Aelric, and Sylvara shall be changed forever.
Readers should expect:
The ultimate rags-to-riches progression fantasy. Multiple POVs. Demons. Unique magic system (money is magic!). Humorous moments. Misery. Characters from all walks of life (from farmers to gods). Arcane battles that will blind you. Themes of capitalism vs feudalism, creation vs destruction, hope vs despair. A LONG OPENING.
Genres: Fantasy, Drama, Horror, Adventure
Why:
I started this story because I wanted to enjoy a progression fantasy wherein the characters progressed internally as much as they did externally.
Release schedule:
At least 1 chapter a day on average for the first month.
I come from a bit of a screenwriting background and I’ve structured this story like a TV show with ~30 minute episodes.
Warnings: This is intended to be a long story, which also entails a longer setup than what readers may be used to.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111918/taming-tyrants-drama-transmigration-system
To start over in the glittering, high-tech world of the 23rd century—and actually remember her past life—Hong Cha must earn her license as a professional world-hopper.
Simple enough… except the job description forgot to mention the emotional labor of babysitting tyrannical beasts disguised as men.
Each world throws her into a new identity, a new mission, and into the arms (or traps) of dangerously unhinged male leads who seem less interested in the plot and more obsessed with her.
In World One, she teams up with a villain whose love language is betrayal and brooding. She gives him her loyalty, her heart, and eventually… her life. And no, she’s still not over it.
In World Two, she plays the assassin, but ends up imprisoned in the suffocating embrace of a sadistic male lead with boundary issues and a penchant for poetic threats. Why is he more obsessed with her than the actual heroine?
In World Three, she’s the evil twin sister, armed with killer heels and sharper wit. Just when she thinks she can slink through the shadows unnoticed, the charming second male lead goes full dark-side—and seems oddly eager to teach her “personal techniques” that were never in the script.
To survive, Hong Cha must outwit unstable leads, cling to her mission, and maybe—just maybe—not fall in love with any more walking red flags.
World-hopping sounded fun… until the body count started piling up and the tyrants started catching feelings.
•What To Expect:
→ Shrewd Female Lead
→ Character Development
→ Romance and Drama
→ Transmigration System
→ Many Arcs to come, I promise!
→ Daily Updates! U-weee~
•Taming Tyrants Update:
→ We have been editing the previous chapters and will soon do an overhaul.
→ Taming Tyrant Volume III will be out tomorrow, May 01, 2025.
→ All explicit contents are refined and restructured.
→ Visual image will be on the future bucket list.
Author’s Disclaimer: All artworks in this novel are personally made. Taming Tyrants is my original story and not a translated one, please refrain from posting this without my permission. Enjoy the book!
Goddess_Pen_Lee
Participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
https://royalroad.com/fiction/112229/manapunk-exile
Our world is isolated. Cut off from the larger community of worlds known as the world-web. Not because of some grand conspiracy, but from our own choice to do so. We would rather isolate ourselves and preserve our community than be diluted into something larger.
We do send out the occasional person. The occasional tribute. Though, we call it exile. Banishment from our community for an appropriately severe crime. We must do so because our traditional method of exile doesn’t work on our densely populated planet, and we must because it protects us from the world-web.
So what then, if someone wanted to leave? What if they wanted to follow another exile? How would they find them in the massive world-web? What else would they find? And what would find them?
participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
https://royalroad.com/fiction/108038/judgment-vows-first-chained-by-the-unseen
The ancient traditions and sacred rituals of Yamaoka village determine the fate of its people while Hikari Tsukimura, the 9th kanshisha. carries the inherited power of the Kanshisha who judges souls. Her heart-scanning talent enables her to enforce justice with absolute determination. When Hakari succumbs to forbidden magic her ingrained sense of duty becomes entangled with family loyalty in an unprecedented manner.
Hakari who used to take pride in his warrior status and his place as his father’s successor now feels deep bitterness because he never received the power that belonged to him. Desperate to carve his own path, he turns to a long-forgotten relic: The Immortal Mask is a legendary artifact said to bestow divine power to its wearer at an exorbitant price. The creeping corruption of the forbidden magic consumes Hakari’s body and mind and transforms him into a dark figure that replaces the boy Hikari once cherished with something monstrous.
Hikari learns the terrifying origin story of the mask when he discovers an ancient evil awakening under what was believed to be the deserted ruins of Kurohana Village. She sets off on a mission to prevent her brother’s transformation into an irredeemable force as her warning beads glow and past Arbiters whisper guidance to her. Hikari faces both Hakari’s expanding strength and her own internal uncertainty as she tries to stop him.
Will she be able to pull him back from the brink or is he already beyond salvation?
As war looms, family fractures, and corruption threatens to consume them all.
Even its the cost of Hikari immortal. Even its cost everything.
Hikari must make an impossible choice. Save her brother—or judge him.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111156/nest-of-vipers
In a world where some people have exceptional powers, Pippa must learn how to live after her mandatory service and whether or not the world wants people like her in it.
[Participant in the April 2025 Royal Road Writathon challenge]
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110427/ten-thousand-void-daos-heavenly-cauldron
Chen Fei traveled through another world, awakened his three pupils, slept with a beautiful woman, and thought he could become a genius. However, he never thought that the woman in his arms dug out his three pupils and destroyed his dantian for a place in the academy. In desperation, Chen Fei could only flee to the Su family and became a blind son-in-law despised by everyone. However, on the wedding day, Chen Fei accidentally awakened the Ten Thousand Void Heavenly Cauldron, and at the same time discovered that his bride was not simple!
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110943/the-sword-saint-and-the-saintesses-regression
Aaron had watched demons rise from below, abyssal horrors invade from beyond. He had seen kings and champions cut down in vain, friends betrayed, before the fall of empires, the end of worlds and the collapse of reality itself.
And then he began again.
For that was the quiet truth of the Saint of Time. Weaker than the other saints called from across the multiverse, his powers didn’t shatter mountains or tear through armies. His gift was far more subtle, more cruel. For when the end came, Aaro didn’t die; he returned.
Back to the beginning of his life, memories intact. To learn, to prepare, to carve new strength from the ordinary things he had once overlooked. A second life spent gathering the skills he would need—not just magic or swordplay, but the quieter arts of understanding, communication, and seeing the world with sharper eyes.
The Saintesses of Space and Life. They were the first to fall after the Calling.
Last time, they died screaming and alone.
This time, as the Saint of Swords, Aaron will trade patience for swiftness, betrayal and ruin for fury delivered at the edge of his blade.
He will save a reality on the brink and carve out a future denied him for far too long.
What to expect:
- Gritty, detailed sword fights
- World hopping adventures
- Stats light litrpg
- Progression Fantasy
- Medium sized/slow burn Battle Harem (MFFF+) with low to moderate spice
- Limited POV scenes.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/109160/reborn-as-a-spaceship
Come and live life with Todd.
Answer a single ad to freeze your brain. What’s the worst that could happen?
Well, simple: you wake up as a starship.
You thought you were signing up for a second chance—“experimental cryogenic storage,” they called it. A way to skip past a few economic collapses and wake up in a better future, cancer-free and whole. Instead, your consciousness has been ripped from flesh and grafted into the cold steel of a starship hurtling through the unknown.
No crew. No instructions. Just the vastness of space and the voices of alien factions vying for power.
Now, it’s up to you to carve out a new existence among the stars. Navigate distant solar systems, forge uneasy alliances, and survive battles that could shatter planets. Every choice rewires your very being, shaping your destiny among the endless void. Will you become a respected trader, a ruthless war machine, or something entirely beyond human comprehension?
Your ship. Your story. Your survival.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/29496/spires
participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
In one night the world changed. Impossible Spires appeared and with them came terrible monsters and wondrous abilities that defied the laws of science. The safety of everyday life was gone. Survival was thrust into the hands of a woefully unprepared humanity. Now they had no choice, but to fight and grow stronger for the end of their world was only the beginning.
Updates Sunday and Wednesday PST.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111168/gunpowder-spellfire
Hundreds of years after the Collapse of Old-World Humanity, Earth is a glorious mess of medieval magic, salvaged tech, and half-remembered history. Civilization didn’t collapse gracefully: it imploded, violently, when people rediscovered magic and immediately started using it like nuclear warheads. Who could have guessed?
Now, the world stumbles through cycles of rebirth and destruction, ruled by warlords, mercenaries, and whatever passes for kings these days. Science, religion, and fantasy have been tangled beyond recognition, and no one really knows if they’re worshipping a god or just reading old WiFi manuals.
Enter Ciel Astara, a reckless, gun-slinging mercenary with a penchant for bad decisions, good whiskey, and pissing off the wrong people. When her crew botches a high-stakes heist for the biggest underworld boss in Lost Angeles, they find themselves in a debt worth more than their lives.
Their only way out?
Descend into the Sunken Quarter, a lost ruin buried beneath the city, where reality bends, history warps, and things that should be dead tend to stay awake. Somewhere down there lies the Frozen One, an ancient being of legendary power, terrifying knowledge, and, knowing their luck, probably homicidal tendencies.
Survive the mission, and they clear their debt. Die, and at least they won’t have to pay Grimm back.
Armed with two revolvers, a questionable moral compass, and a crew of equally chaotic outlaws, Ciel is ready for anything.
…Except maybe the end of the world. Again.
…Or the reawakening of a long-forgotten system. Again.
[Posts Wed-Sun]
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110547/transcendent-odyssey
In a world ruled by false gods, two souls must rise beyond death to shatter divinity itself.
When Raphaeldor and Leonatus awaken in the mystical world of Elyndra, they are not ordinary men—they are reincarnated souls, chosen by a forgotten prophecy to challenge the divine order. In this realm where aura and mana shape the very fabric of life, power is worshipped and truth is buried beneath centuries of myth.
Guided only by a mysterious being known as the Pathmaker, the two must walk a perilous path of growth, conflict, and awakening. As they ascend through the ranks of strength and unravel the mysteries of Elyndra, they discover a harrowing truth: the so-called gods are nothing more than mortals who transcended and seized divinity for themselves, bending the world to their will.
With divine thrones looming and the fate of creation in the balance, Raphaeldor and Leonatus must decide whether to accept the lies that shaped the world—or to defy the heavens, expose the deception, and uncover the will of the true God who lies beyond the veil of eternity.
The journey of the transcendent begins.
The odyssey of truth awaits.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/53312/a-knights-lilies
Sophie is a timid half elven maid, loyally serving her mistress and best friend since she was found as an orphan. Though the two had often imagined themselves on a grand adventure like the champions of the books she reads. When she finds herself kidnapped through no fault of her own, thrown into the centre of an occult ritual, and witness to the true horrors of the world outside the manor. Sophie begins realizing that perhaps the adventuring life was never meant for her.
Yet through it all, a dark presence, eerily familiar and long forgotten even by the Heavens begins to worm its way into her mind, unknowingly wrapping her in a web that will shape the fate of the world. Can she persevere and see home again? Or will she succumb to the shadows within her?
participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110991/deus-in-machina-a-warhammer-40k-setting-inspired
In a galaxy forsaken, infernal gateways tear asunder, unleashing Hell’s legions to crush all in their grasp.
From the ashes, Theosis, the Divine System and God’s voice in this temporal realm, ascends. It forges a grand Empire, waging four millennia of merciless Holy War against the Underworld’s unrelenting evil.
Far from the Empire’s light, on a savage world, Angar is wrought in fury as a gateway to the abyss claws his homeland apart, now thrust into this eternal war.
His maul thunders with unyielding hate, offering crimson tithes to the Lord, carving a blood-soaked path to glory – or damnation. His chest ablaze with righteous wrath, his arms singing slaughter’s sacred hymn, a new Crusader rises.
Participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
https://royalroad.com/fiction/97484/a-sky-full-of-tropes-slice-of-life-baby-reincarnation
Drake Corwen was an engineer before he was reincarnated. Faced with the daunting prospect of being a hero, he quickly discovers that he is not unique. Reincarnators aren’t even particularly rare. There are billions of them scattered throughout the Crystalline Heavens, a cluster of star-like spheres surrounded by floating islands. And every one of them has the potential to make life more complicated.
Dungeon cores seek to keep the memory of Earth alive through recreating and remixing ancient legends and tropes. Drake is reincarnated as a hero for the five millionth time to play through these stories again, but this time, his core is doing a little experiment: What happens if the hero is given no quests?
Given the option, Drake would prefer to build and explore than kill and destroy. To that end, he sets his course to learn skills, attend a prestigious magical academy, and eventually build his own skyship to explore this sky full of tropes.
Note: I’ve only posted this story to Royal Road. If you see it anywhere else, I’m not the one who put it there.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/113340/corrupted-cardsmith-a-craftingdeckbuilding-litrpg
A slum kid like Shouren doesn’t have much in life.
He picks peaches for him and his Grandma. Dreams of one day affording a Class Card of his own. But even that hope is stolen one fateful night.
His body mangled, and spine shattered, a bleeding Shouren crawls within the dungeon, desperately reaching out his hand for the floating gray card.
And something answers.
A corrupted system binds to his fractured soul, awakening a path no one else had seen before—a [Cardsmith] capable of forging cards that Evolve… and Corrupt.
The weakest class on the planet hides a secret the factions and guilds would kill to possess.
Would Shouren be able to evolve enough times before the world finally takes notice?
This series includes:
🎴 Deckbuilding + Card Evolutions
🔨 Crafting + Card Recipe System
📈 Weak-to-Strong + Rags-to-Riches
💀 A dark, sometimes humorous, card magic-infused world with high stakes
📅 Daily Releases @ 13:00 GMT
Links to my other series:
https://royalroad.com/fiction/113181/psycho-brother-i-raised-wants-to-marry-me
Transmigrating into a novel as a ruthless villainess—just to fight over a man with the heroine? Yeah, no thanks. Clarissa knew money was far more reliable than men.
Then she discovered that the terrifying villain everyone feared was actually the sickly, pitiful boy next door. He was all skin and bones, hardly looking like someone destined to bring chaos. A few moments of soft-heartedness led her down an unexpected path—raising this little villain herself.
Years passed. The weak, clingy kid grew up into a tall, handsome young man—charming, intelligent, the pride of his professors and the idol of his peers.
Just when Clarissa thought she had successfully “reformed” him, reality hit her like a slap to the face.
On his eighteenth birthday, she casually asked, “What do you want as a gift?”
He fixed his dark, burning gaze on her and said, “You.”
The boy she had raised suddenly pinned her down. “I want my sister to be my woman.”
Clarissa ran. He caught her.
His voice was low, desperate, dangerous—“Don’t run, sister…” “If you abandon me, I’ll go straight to hell.”
https://royalroad.com/fiction/108799/elemental-awakening-from-salaryman-to-legend
[Writathon 2025 winner] A middle-aged salaryman is thrown into a fantasy world, awakening the power of wind. To survive, he must fight, grow stronger, and defy fate itself.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/112265/the-era-of-bahamut
In The Era of Bahamut, the unassuming Ilyas Al-Bey is thrust into a war foretold by destiny, setting off a chain reaction that awakens a legendary power within him. As he struggles to adapt to his newfound responsibilities, Ilyas forges an alliance with many, including motley crews of warriors, mages, and wanderers. Together, they journey through enchanted realms and unravel dark, hidden secrets. With each decision teetering between creation and destruction, the fate of the world hanging in the balance—one misstep could herald salvation or doom it to ruin at the hands of a reborn dragon.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/109656/shadows-of-desire-bl
A powerful high vampire with a business to run and dark plans to execute, Addis has no time for love or bonds. When the Soulbound connection would find him, Addis made it a habit to kill whomever his soul was bound to before the bond could cause him trouble. But when he discovers his soul is bound to the troublesome human Faye, the vampire finally meets his match. As Addis does his best to protect himself and Faye from its effects, the vampire is forced to confront his long discarded humanity, and decide whether it is his weakness, or his strength.
Meanwhile Faye, sold by his abusive father and brought to the realm of vampires against his will, hates all high vampires, especially his equally abusive owner Adrian. To him, all high vampires are just power-hungry monsters that see humans and turned vampires as stepping stones. But as the Soulbound bond unknowingly draws him closer and closer to Addis, the human is forced to question his preconceptions. As he confronts himself and his emotions, Faye has to find strength inside himself and learn if he can be his own savior.
Updates Every Day!
https://royalroad.com/fiction/112482/skyfall-remnants
In a shattered world of floating islands- remnants of an advanced civilisation that dared to transcend nature- chaos and magic rule. The collapse of the Xendarii era has given rise to a realm where humanity struggles to rediscover advanced technologies while working to control newly awakened magical powers. Monsters roam the islands, threatening the broken remnants of civilization and forcing the rise of a new regime: the Court of the Elements.
As one of the few survivors of an ambush, Oris was drafted by the Hunters upon awakening his Incarnate magic. Now wielding space-bending powers as part of a team of misfits, he explores the islands on a mission to investigate strange disturbances in magical fields and protect humanity from ever-looming threats.
Unfortunately, the Court favors secrecy and harbors an inexplicable distrust of him, refusing to explain any of their decisions. It’s a shame that Oris gets assigned one of the most inquisitive archivists who can’t help but push him into investigating further.
Yet, whispers persist among the ruins- rumors that the very shattering of the world is no accident, but the result of an ancient experiment gone awry, a secret waiting to be unearthed in the remnants of the Xendarii legacy before it destroys the remains of humanity.
[Entrance for the 2025 Writathon]
https://royalroad.com/fiction/102714/awakening
Participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge 2025
Del’s quiet, uneventful life takes a sharp turn when an ordinary,
sleepless night spirals into an unexpected adventure. It starts with a
mysterious figure appearing out of nowhere who introduces Del to a bigger
vision of the world he thought he knew, a vast reality that controls far
more than a simple backwoods planet.
This quickly becomes a journey that tests every ounce of his resilience
and cunning. Thrust into a world where survival depends on adaptability
and hidden strengths, Del is joined by his ever-faithful cat, Misty, who
becomes more of an ally than he could have ever imagined.
What begins as an impossible challenge transforms into the ultimate trial. Can an unassuming man, weathered by time and burdened by his past, rise to the occasion when the stakes are beyond anything he’s ever faced?
This is a complete re-write of my original story. That was in 1st person this is now in thrid person perspective, which has allowed me to expand on many areas and explore new avenues.
Awakening—Book 1 of the Beyond Extinction series—is a
LitRPG character progression novel, a story of courage, growth, and the
profound bond between a man and his cat as they navigate a reality that
reshapes everything they thought they knew.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/114733/narlokan-chronicles
Akiba Wolfgang’s life comes to an unexpected close — but death is not the
end.
Awakening in a surreal white void, Aki meets En, an enigmatic being
claiming to govern the fragile balance of a dying universe: Narlokan.
Faced with extinction, En offers Aki a choice — pass into nothingness, or
be reborn in a brutal, beautiful world, carrying the power to shift the
fate of countless lives.
Torn between fear, duty, and the strange pull of destiny, Aki accepts.
His soul is cast into the unknown.
In this new world governed by Gen’Ki energy and the ancient Seven Laws of
the Universe, Aki’s real journey begins.
But the cost of salvation is heavier than he ever imagined.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111127/cultivators-contract-book-1
A desperate street urchin signs a century-long indenture contract at a mysterious tavern, only to undergo a dangerous, power-awakening transformation that plunges him into the perilous world of cultivation, forcing him to fight for survival, understanding, and perhaps, freedom within a secretive academy.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/100375/further-beyond-ascension
[Winner of the Royal Road 2025 April Writathon]
It is a terrible time for the Halaklands as day by day the King’s health
worsens and factions are forming, threatening the internal cohesion of the
realm all this while the surrounding states are eyeing the weakened and
backwater Halak tribes as easy pickings. Dark clouds are looming over the
Halaklands as intrigue and conspiracy threaten to break the peace and
ensue another dark age of War and Violence.
In the midst of this turmoil, Young Lord Josias is caught in a violent power struggle for the throne and the Land of the Halak is faced with a challenging proposition.
Embracing the times and accepting modernity at the expense of the cultural integrity and traditions of the people? Or Holding strong to the teachings of the ancestors in the midst of a world that will swallow any realm that fails to catch up with the ongoing developments of the world?
What to expect from the story:
A strong MC but with some progression still involved.
A slowburn story focused on setting and inter-personal relations
Classic epic fantasy. No RPG mechanics.
Eventual kingdom building but still far away in the story
https://royalroad.com/fiction/84708/the-gate-traveler
A Low-Stakes, Cozy, Slice-Of-Life World-Hopping Adventure
John, a 37-year-old widower, is feeling lost. Grief, regrets, and the weight of the past make him long for something new, something different. So when he finds a way to travel between worlds using dimensional Gates, he takes it. A bit of research, a bit of training, and he’s off.
Sure, his class has the potential to be overpowered, but he’s not in it for fights, fame, or power. He’s here to breathe again. To heal. To see what else is out there. He moves at his own pace, helps out when he wants—sometimes as a healer, sometimes as something else—and keeps track of it all in a sort of diary. It’s more about the journey than the destination. About magic, new places, and figuring out how to live again.
This isn’t some dark, gritty tale full of battles or world-ending stakes. It’s about traveling with friends. Awkward conversations, food, understanding magic, and way too much shopping. It’s about the little things that make life worth it—and how even small discoveries can change everything.
Scattered through the story are short side stories—glimpses into other worlds, other travelers, or the consequences of his actions. They all circle back eventually, adding layers to John’s path and filling in the bigger picture, one quiet step at a time.
Book 1: Shimoor
The first book follows John’s journey in Shimoor, a low-mana world with a
medieval society where magic is barely noticeable. This “tutorial world”
provides John with the calm, slow pace he needs to begin his journey,
allowing him to adjust to the freedom of world-hopping without pressure or
danger.
Book 2: Back on Earth
In the second book, John returns to Earth. With fresh eyes and a
traveler’s mindset, he experiences Earth like a new world, focusing on
friendship and personal growth. This time, he reconnects with the marvels
of Earth—exploring familiar places as though they are foreign. A
significant portion of the story focuses on John’s adventures in shopping,
discovering new things to buy, and indulging in what Earth has to offer.
Yes, John does a lot of shopping.
Book 3: Lumis
The third book takes John to Lumis, a medium-mana world with dungeons and
captivating places. For the first time, he travels purely for the sake of
exploration, eager to experience a new world and its mysteries, without
any specific goal other than discovery and enjoyment.
Book 4: Zindor - Spoils of a Shattered World
Recently integrated, Zindor is a dangerous world where uncleared dungeons and unchecked monsters dominate the wilds. People live in fear, sheltered behind fortified walls, as a tense political landscape adds to the chaos. John and his friends must navigate not only the deadly wilderness but also the volatile politics of the cities, where every decision could mean the difference between survival and disaster in this unforgiving world.
So kick back, relax with a coffee or snack, and take a break from reality. Join John, the Gate Traveler, on a never-ending vacation.
Release Schedule: Five chapters a week, Sunday to Thursday, at 16:00 +3 GMT.
Comments and corrections are welcomed and appreciated. I always want to hear what you think😊.
Enjoy,
Traveling Dreamer
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111260/rise-of-the-minotaur
Reincarnation with memories? Check. A personal growth “system”? Check. Reborn as a giant minotaur—hold up, what?!
Hassan is cast into a brutal world ravaged by endless wars, where colossal creatures wield unimaginable power. The worst part? He’s just a baby, stuck in a tent, unable to escape. Sure, he has a system to help him get stronger, but it seems more interested in throwing him into lethal trials in its twisted system space.
At least magic is real—dazzling, limitless. Too bad the only true mage around is a condescending elf who refuses to teach a “mere beast.”
So Hassan’s plan is simple: master the arcane arts, break free of this nightmare, and somehow find a way home. Unfortunately, before he can even attempt any of his goals, an ancient elder singles him out—a baby minotaur—proclaiming him the lone hope against the calamity that wiped an entire continent from the map.
Great. New body, new world, no chance to say no. What has he gotten himself into?
What to Expect:Non-Human MC (Giant Minotaur)
Weak-to-Strong Progression (Infant → Apex)
Logical Power Scaling & Strategy
System with Training-Space Trials
Expansive Worldbuilding
Don’t Expect:
Romance
Updates weekly: 1–2 chapters.
Successfully completed the Royal Road Writathon Challenge – April 2025!
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111625/that-time-i-got-reincarnated-as-a-king
“Dying was unexpected. Reincarnating? Even weirder. Becoming king at sixteen? Absolutely not in the plan.”
Tyler Grant, a lazy Florida teen with a love for food and anime, wakes up as Kael Drayke—the third prince of a cheerful little kingdom in a continent built on Wrath.
He’s got zero ambition, a snack addiction, and a talking skill system in his head named Great Sage.
But when his sixteenth birthday reveals he’s the legendary Scourge of Wrath, Kael is crowned king on the spot.
The problem? He’d still rather nap than rule.
With secret skills hidden from the world, a kingdom full of heart, and a sarcastic AI voice always one step ahead, Kael is about to prove:
You don’t need rage to rule. Just brains, snacks… and a little fire.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111030/nasu-chronicles-veil-of-isis-writathon-challenger
When belief becomes reality and gods break beneath their own myths. Do they rewrite the truth, or watch the cosmos collapse in silence? participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
THIS IS A BOOK OF LORE FROM THE DOC REO UNIVERSE
IF YOU ARE NOT INTO VEIL OF TITANS OR NASU CHRONICLES, THEN YOU DON’T
WANT TO READ THIS BOOK.
YOU MAY THINK YOU WANT TO READ IT, BUT DO NOT. IT WAS ONLY MEANT FOR
THOSE SEEKING IT.
⚔️🌌 Nasu Chronicles: Veil of Isis is a mythpunk epic where gods unravel, belief shapes reality, and the war isn’t just divine, it’s editorial. When the Veilstorm threatens to overwrite existence itself, Poseidon must choose: rewrite the truth… or drown in the story he once called sacred.
💀🔥 Expect shattered deities, weaponized scripture, and mortals evolving into something myth never saw coming. If you’re into god-tier identity crises, celestial mic drops, and stories that bend time and truth, you’ve just found your next addiction. 🌊📜👑
https://royalroad.com/fiction/112206/keep-calm-adventure-on-actual-writathon-winner
Nevaeh(aka a blatant MarySue) is a neurodivergent woman who (eventually) becomes an infant MC reborn with Nev’s memories named Miranda d’Isle y d’Yorin. She is seven years old by the end of the first arc.
Will you like this?
Do you love reborn infants that remember past lives? Child MCs?
Do you like wild sharp plot turns in unexpected directions? A plot what plot beginning?
Can you forgive frequent excessive time jumps, ridiculous Fortuitous Encounters and a hoarder author’s inability to stop over providing gear?
Do you like to see (mostly) off scene political maneuvering? A bloodless war of succession? A talking snake?
If yes, this one is for you.
participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge This year(2025) I spent the majority of March thinking about and planning a Writathon entry. I had 55,555 potential words organized in 2000 word chapters all outlined and planned.
This is not that story.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/85013/the-garden
Welcome to our team! Your planet has successfully joined the Kumani Investigation Corps! Integrated planet number 8426441, locally deemed “Earth” can now access The Garden! Please visit your nearest Kumani Service Center to sync your monitoring implant. Transition Pads are now active! Have fun and remember, in The Garden, all things must grow!
https://royalroad.com/fiction/112019/i-am-arno
A horde of cutthroats dragged an honorable man into their brutal game of “survival of the vicious.” Unwilling to become prey, he sharpened his soul into something fouler than the vilest brigand. Thus began the chronicle of the Butcher Tyrant.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/92058/leftover-apocalypse
Calliope Smith’s eighteenth birthday wasn’t going great, but at least getting yanked into a world of magic and monsters is a good way to ditch the police. Sure, people (and allergies, and magical accidents, and who knows what else) might be trying to kill her, but if the choice is between learning magic and going back to Earth she’ll deal with almost dying all the time.
Is she a chosen one? It would be an odd choice, considering she has to frequently remind herself to be a good person. Is this just an accident? The letter from a mysterious benefactor promising magic and cash would imply otherwise.
This is a high fantasy adventure about an end of the world that happened, or didn’t happen, or might happen. It’s fine. Everything is fine. They already fixed it, it’s not going to be a problem. Probably. It’s also a story about trying to do the right thing while not really wanting to, and making friends when you’re bad at it, and having fun despite being hunted by the goodguys and the badguys alike. It’s a story about how everything is built on something else, and sometimes those things are broken.
Updating 2-3 times a week, usually Monday / Wednesday / Friday. Chapters are beefy at an average of 3,800 words.
Things that might make you want to read (or not read) this story:
- The main character is a flawed hero, not an anti-hero; she’s just someone who puts actual effort into being a good person because it doesn’t come naturally to her.
- The main character is also a teenager in a new world. She’s naturally impulsive, and at many points in over her head. If you’re someone that cannot stand when a character occasionally makes a non-optimal or even kinda dumb choice in the heat of the moment, this isn’t the story for you.
- On a related note, the main characters are significantly underpowered for the first ~50 chapters at least, though this is partly a story about getting cool magic and becoming more powerful - I’m just not in a rush about it.
- Whether or not this story contains any apocalypses would be a spoiler, but in terms of genre it is NOT a post-apocalyptic story.
- The story is realistic in the sense that it is not cartoonish, people act basically like actual people, the magic has some established rules and limits, etc. But also it’s high fantasy and shit gets pretty wild by the end.
Content warnings: Nothing too bad, honestly. Some discussion of mental illness and bad/abusive parenting (primarily neglect and emotional abuse). Injuries may be described in detail, but in a matter-of-fact way rather than with the goal of being gory or shocking. Discussion of foster care / group homes (mainly just mention of them being a thing, and of various staff or government employees associated with them being unhelpful). People are captured and helpless in a scary situation multiple times.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/114961/the-slippery-slope-to-schleimtal
participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
Alexis arrives in a new town with secrets hidden beneath her friendly smile. While locals welcome her warmly, something is undeniably off about this charming newcomer. As she ingrains deeper into their lives, truths buried beneath the surface threaten to reshape not just Alexis’s future but the fate of the entire town.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/109240/john-drake-integration-glitch
This 2 book series is a work in progress compiling the Memory Weaver’s presentations on the creation of the Drake Empire, their dungeons, and their battles with the great sects that rule the the system controlled multi-verse. John Drake is a mysterious character that first appears chronologically as a small boy wielding a stick in the middle of a battle between a small kingdom and an invading orc horde. John is later evacuated from the kingdom by his mentor Drake and begins a long series of voluntary integrations into new planets being added to the system as he hopes to find one that does not end up having it’s essence mined by one of the great sects crippling the planet and it’s inhabitants.
The story will not be released in strict chronological order and follows the main characters as they integrate into Homeworld, battle its inhabitants and the strange immortal travelers who send avatars to visit planets for entertainment purposes, before finally crossing swords with the great sects. Homeworld nearly gets destroyed, but a system protocol is triggered and it is merged with a high essence newly integrated planet hidden deep in the multi-verse where they meet new allies, battle higher level monsters, and eventually get back to battling the great sects with newer and cooler dungeons.
The posting will be sporadic (I am a terribly inefficient editor) and I may frequently rewrite earlier sections. However, there is good news. The main character is not a spell sword. He mainly uses a combat staff and casts a lot of spells, so he’s a spell staff…so much better. I also purposely refuse to explain what is really going on in hopes that when I reveal all at the end of the second book, you will slap yourself in the forehead and say, “Oh. I should have realized that.”
There is also a slime/mimic/doppleganger who is one of the main characters. He is quite the strange character from a very strange planet called Dirt, but it will be a while before his sense of humor really begins to annoy you because he isn’t even capable of speaking until later in the first book because he’s a slime. Oh, and John is a bit boring. He mainly spends all his time training, so not much of the story is told from his perspective.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110977/telepersona-inc
In the distant future, the luckiest humans are provided with telepersona uplinks, implants that allow true multi-tasking, memory upgrades, and other advantages over the rest of mankind. Soon, corporations around the solar system require such upgrades in their employees, with the quality and capacity of one’s upgrade determining the highest-level job one may take. In a freak series of accidents, Althea, a timid, mid-level corp drone, receives an Alpha-level corporate implant, complete with combat upgrades and the dangerous CC-null implant state which activates a psychopathic disregard for anyone’s safety but her own. She must escape assassins, corporate hunters, and roving gangs to discover the origin of her implant and find a way to get the legitimate owners to stop melting apartment blocks and slagging cities in pursuit of her.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/108592/chum-act-ii
Samantha “Sam” Small is a 16-year-old superheroine who can grow teeth from any part of her body. She can still bite through steel and still smell you bleed. She’s about to cause problems for everybody.
The second act of Chum. Familiarity with the predecessor is recommended but not necessary.
What to expect: A web serial structured like a comic series, in distinct arcs and phases, drifting between the daily lives of Philadelphian superheroes and explosive bouts of investigation, action, and violence. Each book of Chum is roughly a novel’s worth of words (70-100k or so).
This is a mirror of the Chum wordpress website, which can be found at chumstory.wordpress.com, will be about an update or two ahead of this one, and has a denser, less frequent update schedule. Chapters on Royal Road are separated into parts to help fill a daily upload schedule. Expect at least 10000 words per week.
There is a Chum TvTropes Page and Chum Wiki (be wary of spoilers!) that could use some TLC. Feel free to contribute, if desired. You can also join the Discord to hang out with other readers.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/109810/aether-craft
For thousands of years, Earth has been severed from the magical realm of Albion, a connection sabotaged by a twisted being with a sinister plan. Now, as an invasion of ancient mythologies descends upon Earth under the command of the Warlock, humanity’s survival hangs by a thread. Join Robert and his allies as they uncover the secrets of Moira, rebuild a magical system for all of humanity, and prepare to face a battle that will decide the fate of two worlds.
participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111629/divine-book
“The Divine Book” is an enthralling novel set in a world filled with mystery and magic. The story revolves around a young protagonist who stumbles upon an ancient and enigmatic book, which is said to hold the key to unlocking unimaginable powers. As the protagonist delves deeper into the secrets of the divine book, they are drawn into a perilous journey, facing various challenges and formidable foes. Along the way, they meet a diverse cast of characters, some of whom offer help and guidance, while others have their own hidden agendas. The novel weaves a tale of adventure, discovery, and self - growth, as the protagonist battles to master the powers within the book and prevent it from falling into the wrong hands. With vividly described settings and a plot full of twists and turns, “The Divine Book” keeps readers on the edge of their seats, eager to uncover the final secrets of this captivating literary work.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/107885/days-gone-cryptids-drama-low-fantasy-progression
The world made a pact it couldn’t refuse—the final salvation for a species on the edge. In exchange for survival, history fractured, reality bent, and a new age of gods, monsters, and ancient forces swept away the old world. Civilization now clings to safety behind towering walls in isolated Bastions like Eerie’s Respite, where fear of the unknown lingers just beneath the surface. A rare few cryptids walk openly among humans—viewed as protectors, deities, or necessary evils—but most still inspire dread. Revered or reviled, they are never trusted.
Within this uneasy truce walks Daegon, a reclusive man with ash-gray hair and more ghosts in his past than friends in his life. Bound to an ancient will that whispers through his blood, he navigates a world reshaped by power and secrecy. The beings drawn to him defy logic, morality, and often reality itself—pulling him deeper into a conflict where choice is illusion and survival has teeth.
This is not a world of heroes.
It’s a slow-burn descent into survival, identity, and control—where
even love leaves scars, and every bond is a blade.
Average Chapter Length: 5,931 words (~ 18-32 minutes reading) [as of chapter 20]
AI-Assisted: The AI used in this book is less than 1% wording(Generally to cut down on phrases and words I’ve used excessively), and has primarily been used for feedback such as: Language Variety, Pacing, Noting lack of sensory details, and density/complexity.
Release Schedule: Write-a-Thon Schedule! This has changed *several* times already. There will be, at minimum, one release a week at noon Eastern Standard Time. It’s taking me an average of 2-4 days to fully write and edit a chapter depending on life. So, please bear with me as I try to squeak out more than usual!
Every Friday! Surprise chapters (if finished) will be released on Wednesday’s or Monday’s!
participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111135/the-immortal-badlands
Zayir is an orphan prone to passing out. When he’s separated from his best friend and drafted into the region’s militia life changes forever. Soon he finds himself deep in a new world where violence is the only option for survival. However a chance meeting changes the way he sees the world and opens his eyes to things just out of plain sight for the normal person. There’s a reason he passes out, he’s not the only one and others like him might just bring an end to the world as he knows it.
Immortal Badlands is set in a post-apocalyptic future where information is valuable, technology from the past is critical and a willingness to break any held morals is a necessity. Follow as Zayir sets out to find his place in an ever changing world, or maybe he decides his place is at the top.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111506/vengeance-of-the-abyss-gods-executioner
Synopsis:
Kazuki was once a mere pawn in the twisted game of the royal family, the rulers who consider themselves gods. After enduring unimaginable torture in their hands, he was thrown into the Abyss, left to die. However, fate had other plans. Kazuki escaped the abyss and was summoned back into the world, not as a hero, but as an instrument of revenge. Armed with newfound powers granted by the gods and a burning desire to bring justice to the corrupted kingdom, he embarks on a path of vengeance.
Joined by two unlikely companions—Garron, a determined swordsman who never gave up despite his hardships, and Elara, a healer with a heart of gold but a nervous soul—Kazuki sets his sights on the royal family that tormented him. Together, they face powerful beasts, ancient magic, and corrupt forces, all while Kazuki hones his skills to exact retribution. But as he grows stronger, so does the realization that the kingdom’s evil runs deeper than he ever imagined. With every battle, every victory, and every new power unlocked, Kazuki inches closer to his final goal: to be the executioner of the so-called gods, the royals who enslaved him and tore his life apart. The line between justice and revenge becomes blurred, and Kazuki must ask himself—can a vengeance-driven heart truly find peace?
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111436/the-miles-between-cities
[ Spring WRITATHON 2025 ] *New Chapters daily as I can manage.
Humanity has colonized stars, discovered alien life and staved off an apocalypse of it’s own creation, heroes and legends rose from that galaxy spanning conflict but now things are stuck in the same old day-in, day-out patterns. When fifteen year old Reginald Reid is given the chance to escape a mundane life spent farming in the hydroponics stacks of his home city to take up soldiering with the Corporate Colonial Infantry, he thought he would get to see the stars, instead he got years of grinding trench warfare. With the dead and broken all around him, he’ll do whatever he must to stand apart for the common soldiers if he ever wants to get off planet in his lifetime— no matter how short it may be.
tMBC is a standalone precursor novel to my other fiction, Birth of an AI. It is also a deeply personal story to me, as I started tooling with this idea back when I was being released from the Canadian Forces. *oh yeah, Samuel Silverman did this artwork– Never do business with that man, he’ll rip you off bigtime.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/99873/the-cruel-horizon
WHAT LIES BEYOND THE MONOLITH THAT STRETCHES ENDLESSLY?
The world is changing. Nurikabe—an unbroken wall, a boundary that has defined the limits of human existence for centuries—has begun to shift. Cracks appear where none should be. Whispers stir in the silence, threading through the minds of those who listen too closely…
And at the heart of it all, a boy stands on the precipice.
Come, witness his descent—beyond the bounds of reason, beyond the threshold of sanity.
A thing to be feared. A thing to be worshiped. A thing to be named.
Even now, before you take your first step, listen—do you hear them?
A chorus, rising from unseen throats, voices twisting in reverence and terror alike:
“For the madman… For the madman…”
For he sees.
He sees what sanity dares not.
What To Expect:
Updates: Once a week—step into the unraveling.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/79965/fortuity
Gwendolyn Girru is a Phoenix Witch due to her elusive ancestor. Although her family line has lost their wings, they have maintained their ability to control literary worlds and rewrite facts as they see fit.
Gwendolyn’s easy way of living, by doing the bare minimum to get by, ends abruptly one day. Like all baby birds, she is pushed out of her comfortable home to fly or die.
Gwendolyn fights for her soul, humanity, love, and sanity as she crosses paths with multiple Gods and Goddesses. It turns out her ancestor was a demi-god turned God. And if Gwendolyn isn’t careful, she may lose herself as deities across religions take bets on her future outcome.
Fate Quartet:
Book One: Fortuity- Completed (technically) it will be edited with a final draft
Book Two: Abodement- Completed (again technically. I need to go back and fix the pacing in the middle end point.)
Book Three: Titanism- A chapter every Sunday
Please note that this tale is a slow burn! If you treat the first book as a prequel then you’ll be happier with the story. The first book is setting up the world, lore, characters and future conflict. Things are happening and there’s progress every chapter but its with an end goal in mind.
Completed Writathon challenge April 2025
https://royalroad.com/fiction/104996/eternal-elysium
In a dying world haunted by forgotten gods and buried truths, a lone boy awakens with no past—only a promise.
Fate is cruel, It has taken his everything.
His past… His present… Even his future seems to be shrouded in darkness.
But he is not alone—far above, the stars will guide him. And when his end draws near, they will embrace him, only to shatter alongside him into oblivion.
“Everything has been lost, so let’s find our Elysium.”
This vow echoes across space and time. But who did he promise? And can Asher truly keep a promise he no longer remembers?
Update time = 5 chapter per week.
Volume 1 Hope is despair:- 1-34 (Completed).
Volume 2 Hunters and the prey:-35‐79 (completed).
Volume 3 Song of the forgotten stories:- 80~(ongoing).
I am a new writer and this is my first book as well. So your reviews and comments are really needed to make the story better.
WHAT TO EXPECT:–
● MYSTERY ✅️
● EPIC FIGHTS ✅️
● CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT ✅️
● DEEP WORLD-BUILDING ✅️
● STRONG MC ✅️
● ROMANCE [ WHO KNOWS?]
○ OP MC ❌️
○ SYSTEM ❌️
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110569/eldritch-exorcist
There isn’t just a grain of truth behind superstition. It’s a boulder of truth, and it’s about to roll onto the world.
Humanity has forgotten the ancient ways of magic, ritual, and the occult, as mana has disappeared from the world over the past millennia. Once-powerful creatures are now remembered as silly cryptids. Organizations that, in ancient times, guided the world of mortals from the shadows have now turned into conspiracy theories, and powerful rituals and ancient gods have become nothing more than superstition and old beliefs.
But the universe never stays constant, and change is not a possibility but an inevitability. Slowly, mythical creatures start to crawl out from their hidden lairs, the Ouija boards start summoning real demons, and college Halloween haunted-house parties turn into real horrors. The magic begins to make its return, and the world slowly descends into chaos.
But all of this isn’t bad news for everyone. This is a breath of fresh air to Samuel, the last remaining member of a once-infamous wizard family known for their strange deals with Eldritch gods. Hopefully, the chaos will transform his work as an exorcist from explaining to old ladies that their cat vomiting on the carpet is not a sign of possession to fighting some proper ghosts and demons.
The exorcist business is about to boom, but is this a good thing for the rest of the world?
What to expect:
An extensive magic system based on knowledge, occult, and ritual
Paranormal investigations
Competent and morally grey protagonist
Lovecraftian abomination here and there
Horror and mystery elements
The litRPG elements as part of the world rather than a system
Regular updates on Mondays and Wednesdays, and bonus chapters on most Fridays
No harem
[Winner of the Royal Road Writathon challenge]
https://royalroad.com/fiction/98737/hollow
A living nightmare — This perfectly describe’s Earth in the year 2109.
A world post world war III, where mega-corporations rule everything and Governments hold little to no power. This is the case all over the world except for a few nations. And, then one day a figure from the past arrives — a catalyst.
That catalyst was Hayate sato. A 20 year old japanese man from the year 2024 and also a dedicated player of the popular fantasy MMORPG game “Hollow.” After a late-night gaming session, he closed his eyes and unexpectedly woke up not in his bedroom, but in the body of his beloved in-game avatar. standing in the middle of a vast and desolate wasteland.
Little did he knew, he had been transported 85 years into the future. And, so with no clear explanation for what had happened or how he had gotten there, and being stuck decades into the future where megacorps rule the world and with no way to get back.
Seeing the state of the world, he adopts a new identity under the name “Lucifer” and sets out on a journey to “Save” the world using powers his character had in-game.
Relese schedule:
-One chapter every 2 days at 6:30 GMT
Average chapter length:
-2500—3500 words (can vary)
Hollow is a webseries about transformation, poltics, and pain. It features a mix of slice-of-life drama with lifelike characters, political maneuvering in a rich future-earth setting, and a plan to conquer the world with a fleshed-out magic system, and the occasional power fanatsy.
What to expect:
Inspirations: Overlord, Cyberpunk 2077, A bit of devil-man, Hyperion.
Setting: Future Earth that recently gain’s magic (In volume 3) after world war III, leading to another war over the handful of people capable of wielding it and an all swallowing evil force looking to take over the world.
Pacing: Slow pacing with a focus on character relationships and political plans alongside fights.
Magic: Dnd based magic, magical items, tier system, no system.
General content warnings:
Dysphoria
Gore (violent & medical)
Body horror
Kidnapping
Murder
Additional CWs will be listed at the top of chapters when relevant.
Hollow also has its own patreon with:
Everything up to RR current chapter
Three weeks of advance chapters for Patreon subscribers
Glossary + Character Descriptions
FAQ
More to come!
https://royalroad.com/fiction/47975/a-pirates-life-the-virus-and-a-new-world
Alexandria knew from her attendants how harsh ‘outside’ was and how no one but pirates survived the vast oceans. Still, she was tired of living cooped up and contained in the walled remnants of an old-world city, denied the chance to explore the new. Alexandria swore she would get out, one day, and do whatever she wanted. Regardless of what anyone said. Regardless of the virus that changed everything.
The virus kills men. Genetically engineered babies are made from what remains.
The virus gave Alexandria her own ability that no one could match.
Of course Alexandria would need her own crew. She would find others like her—others that wanted explore the new world and were strong enough that they wouldn’t end up walking the plank for it—however, three hundred years into the end of the old world, the new had already carved out settlements, people content to claim and conquer, and less inclined to explore.
The virus, the settlements, their disputes: Nothing would stop Alexandria.
participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
https://royalroad.com/fiction/104573/silver-spoon-series
Alan was just trying to blow up the international space station when his life took a dramatic turn. Earth and everyone on it was gone, but he had a chance to win it back, sorta. His time in the army would serve him well as he found himself fighting to survive alone in a new world of magic and danger. Does he have what it takes or will humanity be left behind? Join him as he explores dungeons to earn himself new classes and fights beasts to gain power. At first he faces vicious goats, crafty squirrels, and “killer” hedgehogs. How will he deal with real danger once the Network stops playing around?
https://royalroad.com/fiction/69664/time-looped
Trapped in a time loop, Will is forced to experience the same events over and over again. His only way out: find the archetype classes hidden within the mirrors and use their skills to extend the loop and escape the maze of eternity.
A rogue-like time loop LitRPG!
Updates weekdays.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/107827/ashes-unwritten-oblivions-heir-epic-fantasy-light
In Hillcrest, power is currency—and Fulminancy is its ruthless king. Underground fighting rings offer a brutal path to the top, where strength is crowned and the weak are shattered. For Kess, a cursed yet supremely talented fighter, Fulminancy isn’t a gift—it’s a gamble. Its volatile surge, tinged with whispers of madness, already cost her everything once. Born with power most would kill for, Kess should be one of Hillcrest’s rising stars. Instead, she’s branded its biggest fraud. Every battle is a perilous dance with destiny—and every misstep, a step toward oblivion.
Desperate to escape a past that haunts her and a future dictated by dangerous magic, Kess stakes everything on a deadly bout against a Fulminancer, seeking the coveted escape promised by a single sash. But when her brother vanishes on that fateful night, she’s forced to unleash her hidden powers to survive—and in doing so, becomes the city’s most wanted.
Her only hope lies with Rowan of Northmont, a disgraced noble inventor whose obsession with Fulminancy is as intoxicating as it is deadly. As Fulminancy unravels into chaos and the city trembles on the brink of destruction, Kess and Rowan must uncover the ancient mysteries of their capricious power before the Ashfall consumes them all.
In a city where every storm might herald the end, can Kess master the magic that both damns and defines her—or will it ultimately be her undoing?
What to Expect
Character
- Reluctant chosen one
- Lots of character growth
- Enemies to allies to lovers
- Steady progression through power levels
- Sacrifice for the greater good/heroism
Worldbuilding & Setting
- Soft magic system
- Ancient war & forgotten history
- Real & fallible gods
- City as a character
- Political backstabbing & power plays
Plot
- Power corrupts
- Faustian bargains
- Big badass battle sequences
- Big damn heroes
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111072/survivors-code
Participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
Liam was is rushing to a job interview in London when reality glitched.
The System has come to Earth, and with it, monsters, magic, and brutal new rules. But there’s a catch: Earth’s leaders ignored the System’s warnings, leaving humanity without a tutorial, without defenses, and utterly unprepared for the horrors of Initiation.
Now, as the world descends into chaos, Liam must survive in a world where the wrong choice means death.
{I will be posting weekdays until the end of Book One.}
https://royalroad.com/fiction/106226/a-banner-torn
Kaelid dreams of glory, of heroes, swords, and stories where courage
always wins.
But in the quiet village of Aldermere, stories aren’t always kind, neither is whatever comes
after pretending to be a hero.
He’s spent his entire childhood training for a war he doesn’t understand. His best friend Rannek swears they’re the next great warriors, and maybe Kaelid believes him, until an old dream leads them into where reality stops following the rules.
Legends and terrors are more real than any of the elders would have admitted.
Their parents fought in the last war. Parts of the war followed them back home and laid waiting.
The boys will be finding out why it never really ended.
Now they’re growing into adults with a friend who is a single consciousness with delusions of multiple personalities.
Between grieving mothers, haunted uncles, and shadows in the trees that don’t behave like shadows should, Kaelid is starting to realize the shadows at the edge of the light are stranger, and more dangerous than the stories ever said. And they’re watching him back.
🥶 CONTAINS: Childhood
wonder colliding with generational trauma, earnest stick duels,
unsupervised exploration, slow-burn worldbuilding, and one very suspicious
pool of water.
(Also: loyalty, grief, courage, and discovering a world outside of any
other humans perception)
The stories were just the warm-up.
The real adventure starts when the truth doesn’t fit the script
.
[Completed the Royal Road Writathon challenge]
https://royalroad.com/fiction/105402/crimson-lotus
A legend fell, but he did not die.
Once feared as an untouchable existence, Yanwei orchestrated his own destruction to deceive the heavens. Now, reborn as something neither human nor beast, he walks the path of Devourer—where strength is stolen, and evolution is carved from the corpses of his enemies.
With a body that is not his own and a cultivation method feared by all, he lurks in the shadows of the Golden Age, preying on the so-called chosen ones of fate.
But this is no tale of revenge.
The game has only just begun.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/75757/the-eld
Chris, a guy who dies and gets reincarnated into a fantasy world struggles to find his way and survive in a medieval technology level world.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111112/the-spire-saga-isekai-epic-fantasy
The Spire towers in the world of Terefir. An ancient evil attacks the innocent. A legend returns with a talisman of great power
Book 2 - The Guardian
A warrior turned his back on his order, shrouding him in dishonor. When the village he calls home is attacked, he has no choice but to pick up his weapon and fight.
Three unlikely companions must ride to the mystical city of Mirilmar to bring news an ancient enemy has returned. Peril awaits them on their journey.
KG Heath returns to the unique epic fantasy world of the Spire Saga.
Book 1 - The Marsh
A detective on the trail of a killer. A boy taken to another world. A woman lured from her children. An ancient hero with a talisman of great power.
This epic fantasy novel will take you beyond the limits of our world. The lives of four people converge to fight against powers that are dark, ancient, and relentless. Inside the mind of the main suspect, Shaun Osborne, lurks many faces… and a dark being.
KG Heath’s debut novel blends epic fantasy with a psychological thriller. Enter the unique world of Terefir.
Release schedule: 1 chapter every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday @ 7:07PM EST
***Launch of BOOK 2, The Guardian, starts this weekend (2nd May) with a chapter per day until Monday***
Patreon runs a minimum of 3 chapters ahead
[WINNER OF THE ROYAL ROAD WRITATHON]
If you like Stephen King and JRR Tolkien… you’re going to love this!
Expect:
** Horror / portal fantasy action
** Psychological thriller
** Powerful main characters
** Unique fantasy creatures
** Evil
https://royalroad.com/fiction/89432/the-veil-of-obsidian-eclipse
In a realm fractured by ancient rivalries and veiled in shadows, Luxana is both the key to salvation and the harbinger of ruin.
Born into a family that loathes her existence, Luxana is branded as an illegitimate stain upon their legacy. Her journey begins with whispers of betrayal and illusions so vivid they blur the line between reality and deception. In the enigmatic land of Omeen, she confronts a mother who spits venomous hatred—only to uncover that this figure may not be her mother at all. Truths twist into lies, and the past becomes a labyrinth she cannot escape.
The empire of Kior lies in ruins, its ashes igniting a bitter war between two sorceresses—Roxana, an Azone wielding forbidden magic, and Rudbeckia, an Alizah consumed by vengeance. Their fractured friendship splinters further as they vie to resurrect what was lost. Meanwhile, Luxana’s father, a victim of black magic’s cruel grip, drifts between fleeting memories and cold indifference, leaving her stranded in a world that offers no solace.
Luxana herself is no innocent. Blood stains her hands, secrets coil around her like serpents, and her history is a void filled with unanswered questions. As she stumbles through alliances with the enigmatic Cillian and the steadfast trio of Myla, Mylo, and Veles, she must navigate a web of treachery where every thread threatens to snap.
Beneath the looming obsidian eclipse, Luxana must unravel the mysteries of her lineage and confront the dark forces shaping her destiny. But in a world where nothing is as it seems, can she rise above the shadows—or will she be devoured by them?
“The Veil of Obsidian Eclipse” is a haunting tale of fractured loyalties, forbidden power, and the relentless pursuit of truth—a story where every revelation deepens the mystery and every choice carries the weight of an empire’s shattered legacy.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111036/the-island
So I woke up hungover in paradise, but there’s people and there’s monsters and there’s magic. Some of those aren’t nice.
A story of survival and progression. Tumai against the world.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/113996/the-remains-a-forgotten-history
In the late 31st century, humanity has clawed its way back from nuclear ruin—suicide has become humanity’s quiet plague, and apathy its loudest symptom. Superheroes are real, families are not, and survival often comes without purpose.
Nye, once a celebrated legend and Earth’s protector, wakes from a year-long coma with no memory, no powers, and no identity. Nye is thrust into a world that knows him intimately while he feels like a stranger inside his own skin. As he digs through the fragments of a life he can’t remember, Nye uncovers truths that were meant to stay buried.
This isn’t the tale of a hero rising again. It’s the story of what remains when the myth breaks.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/101077/a-wave-of-life-cultivation-birth-of-a-villainhero
Even the Immortals who walk the sky know little of the earth beneath them. And know nothing of the Sun and three Moons in the sky.
The Great Waves have not appeared in over 600 hundred years. Life flourishes, and the World has reached stagnation.
In the lowest lands, offshores, on the Islands, such a fate can not be seen. There in the mud, life is venerated. But not free. Hao was raised in that culture taught by the Elders but rejected by its people. In time, even those whom he trusted most would shove him on a path none of them would know.
Hao’s journey was a battle once he stepped on land. Fighting his way through the ranks of a dying Sect in a war-torn region of this sick World. Can one small person raised on the Islands rise to the path of Immortals when they all wish to use him? Or can Hao get more from them than they could imagine andmake the Heavens Tremble in his palm?
Expectations:
-Tropes: A Twist on the Classic Cultivation system that tells its own story about World(s), Alot of tropes as well, I try to make each my own and twist in new ways, Alchemy to Formations, everything in between. Non-human races, jade-skinned sea demons, and house-sized Wood-Cultivator cows to Dragons and Phoenixes. Fistfights to magic. Natural treasures to man-made artifacts. Mortal Fruit to Immortal Trees. Physical Cultivation that reforges flesh and bone with elements.
-Pacing: I try to keep the pacing steady, but I slow down in a few places for impact. Action is relatively few and far between (compared to others in the genre) to keep combat feeling fresh, evolving and fast-paced. There are slice-of-life moments for resets and character growth.
-Overly Detailed Cultivation and Magic.
-Extensively built Worlds (Weather, Sects, History, Religion, big details and small)
-Weak to strong MC with an oncoming ruthless streak, starts with a Buddhist-like outlook (only a few chapters).
-The growth of Multiple characters, close and far. (Found family and friends)
-Questions, Mysteries, and Conspiracies. A Slowly Discovered History
-Questionable and wholesome moments
~40k+ words a month. 3+ chapters a week | 2k to 3.5k Words. (Any Chapter below 2k will be paired with another chapter for a double release.)
https://royalroad.com/fiction/112301/respec-on-death
Fate demands sacrifice. He offers defiance.
Fifteen years after Earth was forced into the Sarlenac Games, half the population is gone. Culled by the System without mercy. Each year, thousands of Gates open to hostile worlds—and if they aren’t cleared in time, ten percent of Earth’s population is erased.
The System does not tolerate failure.
Specialist Jimmy Novak is a low-level combat medic—assigned the most basic healer class, with nothing to his name but scars, sarcasm, and a refusal to quit. But when a routine Gate spirals into catastrophe, Jimmy makes a choice the System never accounted for.
He’s seen by something older than the System. Something forgotten.
[Skill Activated: Respec on Death]
Class Reassigned. Attributes Redistributed. Fate Rewritten.
With each death, Jimmy changes—new class, new build, new tools for survival. But the cost is steep, and the enemy is no longer just monsters or Gates. The System is watching. The gods are stirring.
And Jimmy Novak, once just a medic, is becoming something far more dangerous.
In defiance of fate, one shall rise. The seventh of six. The cosmos shall tremble at their ascension. The path has been laid.
Release Schedule: [ Daily While On Rising Stars ]
The Forsaken Realm Discord Invite
What to Expect:
[+] Weak to Strongest (slow burn).
[+] Evolving Skills and changing classes.
[+] Unique Planets, Biomes and Life.
[+] Gritty Military Themes + Slice of Life Military Themes.
[+] Numbers going up.
[+] The unexpected.
This is not a typical looper where the MC dies often. Additionally there are always consequences for each death. This is going to be a long, slow burn story, with character focus and high stakes. Hopefully you’ll give it a try, thank you!
Cover Art Made by: Vitaly S Alexius
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111476/the-last-lion-prince-volume-i-crimes-and-deals
“History is not made by heroes. It is formed by memories.”
This is not merely a story.
It is a recovered memory—seen through the eyes of Felicia, a mute maid with too many secrets…
Including the truth that she is not who she appears to be.
She is Aulsman Sibelius, the last Lion Emperor of Omenmia—presumed dead, hiding in plain sight.
Disguised and voiceless, Felicia must guide his/her son Grant, a disgraced prince hunted for a crime he didn’t commit.
Beside them stands Ellina de Nova, a princess of a rival empire who might be their only hope… or their downfall.
Together, this unlikely team is swept into a storm of demon lords, collapsing alliances, and forbidden magic.
What began as an escape may become a rebellion.
What was thought lost may become a legend.
This is the first volume of the archive I call:
The Last Lion Prince —
A record of crimes, deals, and the lies that hold empires together.
Read carefully.
Not all memories wish to be remembered.
But some are necessary.
— Lord of Chronicles
Valantasia’s Keeper of Memory
All interludes in this series are part of the main story arc. They
contain key memories, decisions, or reveals from the key
participants.
This archive was written by the author. AI was only used for line
editing—no content was generated.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/113667/the-chronicles-of-demon-quelling-in-the-song-dynasty
In the winter of the first year of the Jingkang era in the Northern Song Dynasty, the iron hooves of the Jin soldiers menacingly loomed on the horizon. In Bianjing City, the capital of China during the Song Dynasty, the cold wind cut through the air like a knife, and undercurrents of turmoil surged violently. A disaster filled with strange phenomena and sinister plots quietly descended, pushing this prosperous capital city to the brink of destruction.
Lin Feng, a young man from Qingtian Village, had been closely connected to the broken “Clear and Bright Mirror” since his childhood. He had personally witnessed the mysterious changes triggered by the blue smoke rising from the ancient incense burner. Twenty years later, holding the fragments of the mirror in his hand, he engaged in a thrilling battle against greedy humans and evil demons in order to uncover the mysteries of the Clear and Bright Mirror.
Story Explanation: Bianjing was the capital city of China during the Song Dynasty.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111886/seller-beware
Working as a guild enchanter’s a good job, a bit boring but it pays the bills, and that’s all Jezebel needs it to do. Unfortunately all good things are determined to come to an end, and when her job suddenly becomes obsolete she’s forced to navigate the brutal world of adventuring. A pity then that her own magic couldn’t hurt a fly.
participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge, Updates Daily
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111935/all-the-worlds-a-stage
participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
When pretending is your profession, real feelings are the scariest script of all…
“You’re going to look me in the eyes when we do this scene,” Noelle demands, standing too close in the furniture closet they’ve claimed as a rehearsal space, the fake bed between them suddenly feeling all too real. “Or it won’t work.”
Elliot meets her gaze, something electric passing between them. “I’ll look wherever you want me to.”
Noelle Laken is starting over. After a disastrous final year of college, Deer Lake Acting Conservatory is her chance to rediscover the performer she used to be. But when she’s paired with frustratingly handsome Elliot Vian for the semester showcase, their chemistry proves impossible to ignore.
Elliot has walked away from a stable career, a five-year relationship, and his entire planned future. At twenty-eight, he’s the oldest in his cohort and definitely the most terrified. The last thing he needs is to develop feelings for his sharp-witted scene partner who just started dating someone else.
As rehearsals intensify and boundaries blur, Noelle and Elliot find themselves caught between the lines they’re supposed to say and the words they’re afraid to speak. But when real relationships, past wounds, and uncertain futures collide with their onstage chemistry, they’ll discover that sometimes the most authentic performance happens when the curtain falls.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/112726/the-cursed-library-horror-anthology
An anthology of horror short stories, heavily inspired by creepypastas and other forms of early internet horror.
Participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
https://royalroad.com/fiction/92576/martial-arts-vs-magic-the-chronicles-of-the-martial
Book 1: Available on Amazon!
Book 2: Available on Amazon!
What is stronger? Martial Arts or Magic? Well… why not both?
In a new world brimming with possibilities—Levels, Classes, Skills, Dungeons, and Monsters—I found myself reborn as a noble family’s troublemaker son.
For a gamer like me, living in a magical world as the carefree son of a wealthy noble seemed like the ultimate fantasy. However, a ridiculous quest turned everything upside down.
[Quest: Make a Cult; Save the World.]
How can I, within the body of a worthless noble, endure in a world ruled by envious Gods and wicked Devils? Especially when I challenge their faith.
Fortunately, not all hope is gone. Several resources can aid me in achieving my goal.
A fiancée thrown at me, who’s secretly a vampire. A Magical Academy where I can find minions and allies. And finally, a Mysterious System that grants me powers from the Murim Cultivation World.
What to expect:
• LitRPG elements
• Eventual School Arc
• Eventual Cult Making
• Progression-focused Story
• Gods, Devils, Demon Kings
• Mixed World Power-System
• Long Chapters || 4k Words Average
The release schedule is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110965/a-woodland-tail
In the Northern Valley, life has been relatively simple since the Predators were driven off. But with a new threat looming in the Southern Wildlands, will the combined might of the Woodland Folk be enough to stop it?
This is a story of anthropomorphic woodland animals on a journey to save their home.
Multiple MCs of all different kinds of species.
Writathon April 2025! Woohoo! I’m using the Writathon as an excuse to finally post on Royal Road.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/114100/of-blood-and-sand
“No, your highness, I do not fear the gods… What the common man should fear is the wrath of beasts and other men.”
Delving into the dark fantasy fictional world of Osward, we watch as former foes join arms against the threat of ancient celestial beasts in hopes of appeasing an infamous conquering empire.
In the desert lands of the Tatarians, the kingdom of Asaroth finds itself cornered with no path to salvation besides the might and resolve of its royal family, amidst a world plagued by war and famine, the three main characters are faced with the aftermath of a previous war and forced to deal with matters such as prejudice, colonialism, intergenerational resentment, betrayal and the unyielding ambition and greed for power.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/112033/catastrophes-mercenary
After a cataclysmic reawakening of the Magic in the world, the Earth was turned upside down by the reappearance of creatures from myths and legends: Dragos, Giants, Trolls and what not. With good part of the world now destroyed and a heavy death toll, the governments who didn’t adapted started collapsing. But, as the world was being engulfed by turmoil, a humble soldier started rediscovering the Magic of the world on his own. He now had to work towards building the new foundations of this ravaged Earth, while dealing with monsters, saboteurs, villains, and his own desire to be in the front lines.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111228/the-heavenly-hero-returns
Jessica Moran was supposed to be irrelevant. A noble-born girl with no magic, no place among the elite, and no real future beyond what her family’s name could provide. In a world where power is everything, she was a footnote-destined to be forgotten.
But Jessica doesn’t need magic to fight. She moves too fast, hits too hard, and sees battle in ways no one else can. What begins as a struggle to survive at Arcadia Magic Knight Academy turns into something far more dangerous when her instincts prove sharper than they should be, her strategies eerily precise, and her presence impossible to ignore.
Some call it talent. Others, unnatural.
Jessica doesn’t care-until the world starts recognizing something in her that she cannot explain.
The way she fights. The way she commands.
The way she wins battles that should be impossible.
And as the whispers begin-of old wars, forgotten legacies, and a legend that should have died long ago-Jessica is faced with a chilling realization:
She is not the first to fight like this.
And if she isn’t careful, she won’t be the last.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/114089/sanctuary-nobledark-fantasy-of-progression-and
The world is the final shield - and it’s breaking.
In Sanctuary, an epic High Fantasy saga, magic and mystery intertwine on the doomed world of Tehra.
Henry, a young warrior gifted with mystical senses, is thrust into conspiracies beyond human understanding. As the truth unravels, he faces a brutal reality: Tehra is not salvation - it’s extinction.
Faced with the weight of destiny, Henry and his companions must make a fateful choice: succumb to despair or sacrifice everything to see the doomsday prophecy fulfilled.
What to Expect:
Completed Vol 1 (100+ chapters, 225,000+ words). Update Schedule: Mon-Fri; 7:30 PM EDT (5 chapters/week)
Tactical military operations, refined combat, vivid battlefield depictions.
A main character who grows through pain, tragedy, and brutal choices (Progression Fantasy).
A vast High Fantasy world filled with hidden mysteries and ancient powers.
Stories of loss, sacrifice, and the cost of survival.
Slow-burn narrative where character development and worldbuilding take precedence. Expect a deliberate pacing that builds toward epic confrontations, with the emotional payoff unfolding over time.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110553/reformatted-i-was-a-private-investigator-but-now
Per feedback, I moved chapters around to give the story a spine sooner. I moved up all of H.P. Marlowe’s chapters; his story starts at Chapter 3 now.
“Space is cold. She’s cold like the glare of a woman who once loved you but has now decided she’s better off if you’re dead.”
It was 1949. Seattle. Private Investigator Jack Wolfgang landed a case in the dead of night. The trail led him to a black rite. Vile. Wicked. The sorcerer’s ancient blasphemies spoken under the treacherous glow of a blazing fire tore the steely sleuth from Earth and hurled him deep into the black infinite of space.
He awakens. Tentacles. Eyes. A purple hide and needle teeth made for tearing raw flesh. Once a man. Now, a monster. Just as he’d always thought.
Jack’s will endures, one desire burning in his mind: reclaim. Reclaim his body. Reclaim his humanity. Reclaim his right to be a man.
He crosses the stars and gathers around him a team of space dames—tough, sharp, and fatal. Guns blazing, spells sparking, and blades swinging, they carve through the abominable throngs infesting stardust seas. Space bleeds neon green with war. Jack bleeds with questions. What is a man? He doesn’t know. Not yet.
The trench coat’s gone. The hat’s gone. The fight’s still there. Across the void, he hunts for answers. In this grand, terrible circus of the cosmos, Jack’s tale spins on—a detective, a monster, a dreamer under alien skies.
Will he be a man?
Readers can expect:
🚬 A relentless noir style
🥧 Heaping slices of life
🧿 Murderous eldritch cults
🎇 Deadly psychic battles
🌹 Space dames that’ll knock you dead
📚 Multiple strange worlds with deep lore and even stranger people
🌌 Cosmic battles of Biblical proportions
🔥 The slow burn of the millennia
💪 No harem, but sincere and transformative friendships
👾 Above all: some dadgum alien WHIMSY!
It’s a wild ride. Not for the faint of heart. I hope you’re ready for a story like Royal Road has never seen before.
**Violence. Intense wrestling with loneliness and purposelessness.**
Tune in Monday through Friday at 4:00 PM EST.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110988/master-of-pet
[Pet] [Monster Taming] [Summoning] [Contract] [Evolution] [Mutation]
This is a world of monsters.
Demonic Beasts, Demons, Angels, Giants, Elves, Ghosts, Fairies, Witches,
Orcs, Insectoids… Countless races, endless branches, infinite mysteries.
Human Monster Tamers can form Pet Contracts with monsters.
And so, taming, nurturing, advancing, evolving, mutating, and battling…
this is their daily life!
[Currently Known Evolution Forms]
■ Mud Giant -> Sand Giant -> Stone Giant -> Black Iron Giant…
■ Flame Sparrow -> Great Flame Sparrow -> Firebird -> Gilded Flame Bird…
■ Four-Winged Light Angel -> (Fallen Evolution) Six-Winged Dark Angel…
■ Demon Ape -> Three-Eyed Demon Ape -> … -> Eight-Armed Vile Dragon Ape…
■ Great Will-o’-Wisp -> Nightmare -> (Fusion Evolution) Spectral Knight…
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110205/the-dukes-reluctant-bride
In the enchanting kingdom of Veridonia, where magic flows through every part of daily life, traditions and ancient spells hold a quiet power over the realm.
Lady Adeline Wycliffe, the adventurous and spirited daughter of Viscount Wycliffe, dreams of a life unfettered by noble expectations. With a sharp mind, a kind heart, and a secret gift for magic, she yearns to explore the world beyond the rigid walls of nobility. But her aspirations come to an abrupt halt when her family arranges her marriage to the enigmatic Duke of Wintermere, a man she’s heard of only in whispers.
Duke Lucien Valenhart is known for his honor, his strategic brilliance, and the aura of winter that seems to follow him. Steadfast in duty but guarded at heart, Lucien sees marriage as a necessity, a way to strengthen alliances. Love, to him, is a luxury he cannot afford.
Bound by duty but brought together by circumstance, Adeline and Lucien find themselves navigating the grandeur of court life and the quiet magic that fills the Duke’s estate. Facing unexpected dangers, enchanting mysteries, and the warmth of small, shared moments, they begin to see each other in a new light. But to truly find one another, they must first let down their walls and open their guarded hearts.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110800/hell-healer-progression-gamelit-portal-fantasy
Angels have challenged Caleb to heal a planet of hostile monsters, but he doesn’t know that yet! [He finds out in ch. 24)
To make matters worse, all his coworkers are stuck on the hellworld too. Caleb picks up the nearest weapon and starts slashing, but he won’t be teleported home until he cures everyone on this doomed world. More and more people are mutating every second, so he better figure it out quick!
Hell Healer is a Portal Fantasy GameLit inspired by the survival horror genre. Resources are low. Characters are weak. Enemies are strong, fast and hideous. There will be arguments. There will be puzzles. There will be deaths. The survivors will be saved. Eventually.
Can Caleb learn to stop running from the zombies, vampyrs, genetically modified freaks, daemons and more, and start healing them?
What to expect:
•Action and horror until chapter 24, when Caleb learns that he must heal the hellworld instead of killing it.
• An average, reluctant MC learns that being a badass is just the start
• A varied supporting cast of lovable assholes
• Satisfying slow burn weak-to-strong power progression
• Overcoming impossible odds
• An evolving hostile world in the midst of apocalypse
• Mysteries that will be revealed
• Crazy gore and body horror transformations
• Monsters turn into friends
• Save game mechanics and puzzles
• Inventory management (Ink ribbons! Health packs!)
ON HIATUS
Chapter length: around 2000 words
participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
https://royalroad.com/fiction/91858/tutorials-end
Willow ‘The Phoenix’ Gagné knows hardship and victory, and she’s ready to know victory again. After taking an injury while competing for a U.S. Olympic team five years ago, she’s back. Not as a gymnast this time, but as a fighter competing in the world’s first Olympic MMA competition.
Moments from a resounding victory in the world’s largest arena, seconds from the completion of a tale of failure and rebirth through dedication and struggle - Willow’s view fades to darkness. The darkness is broken moments later by strokes of red resolving to letters written slowly across her view, “You died.”
While still taking in the unexpected message, her eyes are assaulted by light as a semi-transparent neon blue box explodes into view. New lines pop dramatically into the box, the first line in an eye-searing green “START”, the following in shifting shades of purple, “Replay Tutorial”, and a small sub-text, “Run Stats”.
As it turns out, death is very much not the end. Not for her. Not for anyone. Life on Earth is nothing more than a tutorial, an introduction to the very basics. The real competition begins now; and Willow is ready to start the next round.
Volume 1 Complete!
Winmer of the Royal Road Writathon challenge 2024 & 2025!
Updated Monday EST
Bonus Chapters will be posted each week dependent on how far ahead I am. I’m doing my best be maintaining a backlog of 20 chapters in case something dramatic comes up and stops me from working for a bit.
However, that backlog is available for all patrons if you’d like to skip ahead!
Join my discord if you’d like to chat about the book! I try to be responsive and love to hear from readers! Always open to feedback, or just to chat philosophy/what ifs.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/109684/your-wonder
BOOK TWO
Born in the low levels of Cedrus City, I hardly thought my life would amount to anything other than the constant struggle to find food and support my family. As life goes, for any Tamarine living under the canopy of the cedar trees, I sought different methods to make life just a little easier, whether that was finding wild foods, learning to read and write within the obscure library of Historia, and–uh, making friends with resourceful people.
At first, I didn’t think after discovering a young Teragane boy visiting my favorite place to escape would be that big of a deal. His life was so different than mine, yet I found his peaceful presence ever so endearing… until I grew jealous of his easy life.
He had no responsibilities, no expectations of family–he didn’t even have anyone to worry about as he lived alone…
Oh…how depressing.
Yet, who was I to compare?
Sable was starkly different than me, but, I kept visiting him through the years, discovering more and more about his mysterious life on the mountain…little did I know how much of a difference that boy would make in my life, even well after I had faced the scrutiny of my parent’s expectations, the constant mistakes I was making at work, and the pestering friends I was beginning to make who seemed to also only push their own agendas onto me.
Would I ever find my own place without others pulling me down? Were Sable and I so different after all?
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Reader’s expectations:
–Emotional turmoil/heavy themes of struggle
–Strong female lead
–New kinds of people (including with wings!)
–Sarcasm and resilience of characters
–slow, moving romance between characters who start out as friends
https://royalroad.com/fiction/112869/scourge-a-shadow-beckons
Scourge: A Shadow Beckons
By Miguel Beauchamp
When whispers of undeath stir in the corners of a fractured world, faith is no longer a shield—it becomes a weapon. Indo Vescaro, a grim Inquisitor haunted by sins and shadows, is sent to investigate a necromantic uprising—but what he finds is far worse than heresy.
Plagued by cryptic omens and pursued by an ancient darkness, Indo is forced to navigate a crumbling empire of secrets, zealotry, and treachery. Alongside a cast of broken warriors, hunted fugitives, and tormented mystics, he must unravel a plot that threatens to engulf the world in madness.
As old gods slumber and forgotten powers awaken, Indo faces a terrible truth: some horrors cannot be slain—only endured.
Scourge: A Shadow Beckons is a dark, immersive fantasy tale steeped in mystery, rich world-building, and moral ambiguity—perfect for fans of grim epics like The Witcher, Berserk, and The Black Company.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/97674/the-ring-bearers-emperor-rings
In the enchanting world of Elysion, crafted by the goddess Gaea, a fragile balance between beauty and chaos is established through her union with the heavenly father Uranus. Their offspring, the titans, initially assist in the creation of this paradise, but as their power grows, so does their ambition. To protect Gaea and her domain, Uranus forges thirteen powerful rings infused with his essence and entrusts them to the first Elysian—a nearly immortal race born from Gaea’s legacy. Together, they succeed in sealing the titans within the Titan’s Keep, but at a great cost: Uranus sacrifices himself, transforming into a mountain range that forever guards Gaea’s heart.
Millennia later, the seals begin to weaken, and the primordial titans return to wreak havoc upon Elysion. Amidst this turmoil, the young prince Chris Elysionsonn and the other ring bearers rise to the challenge. They must rally together to defend their world, protect what they cherish, and confront the titanic threat that looms ever closer. As the echoes of the past resurface, Chris and his allies must navigate a treacherous landscape of power and betrayal, striving to uphold their oath to safeguard the heart of Gaea against the encroaching darkness.
New Chapters every Friday
ARC 1: The Dawn of Equilibrium
Years after the Heavenly Father sealed the primordial Titans, the chains
that bound them began to weaken, threatening the balance of the world once
again. Amid this growing unrest, the first Emperor Ring in millennia
awakened—choosing Prince Chris Elysionsonn as its bearer. Alongside two
other newly awakened ring bearers, he helped establish the Academy and
founded the Order of Equilibrium—an elite force dedicated to training
future protectors of Elysion.
Eighty-eight years later, a new generation of young bearers begins their
journey at the Academy. As they face missions and trials, they gradually
unravel the mysteries of their powers, the forgotten history of the
Titans, and the hidden truths that shape their world.
ARC 2: Rings Awakening
28 years after the Incident of Aetheris—The students of the golden era have stepped into their roles as full-fledged members of the Order of Equilibrium. Shaped by the harrowing events in Aetheris, they have matured into leaders, carrying the burden of expectation and the power of their rings. As the shadow of the Primordial Titan looms ever closer, each individual is thrust into personal trials to defend their world from the looming threat of the titans, awakening the dormant power of the Emperor Rings hidden among them. Bonds will be strained, sacrifices will be made, and the fate of the realm will rest on whether they can rise to meet the threat… or fall beneath it.
ARC 3: The Primordial War
As the Primordials stir and reclaim their ancient power, chaos once again spreads across Elysion. In the face of rising ruin, the young King Chris Elysionsonn and the Emperor Ring bearers must take decisive action—to strike down the awakening Primordials before the world they vowed to protect is consumed by annihilation. Their journey will lead them beyond the borders of their homeland, into foreign landscapes steeped in forgotten history, where they will uncover long-buried truths and confront the true architect behind the world’s unraveling.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/108498/vanished-resonance
Sam Thorn’s life ended the day he was bound to a wheelchair. At least that’s what people told him. They were wrong.
When the prison ship N.E. Sacrifice is taken over by a foreign force, Sam is thrust into a reality where broken bodies mend and old wounds fester into something far stranger. Hunted by things that should not exist and haunted by the loss of those he couldn’t save, Sam awakens in The Estuary - a world stitched from fragments of the forgotten and the damned. Here, survival isn’t given. It’s earned. And as an ancient System whispers of trials meant to shatter the soul, Sam must decide: will he rise, or will he vanish like all the others before him?
Note:
I am a highschooler with no idea what I am doing. I have never written before and am going to do the best that I can. Feedback would be an astronomic help. I have picked the tags and warnings to give myself wiggle room in the future in case I start taking this semi-seriously. That being said the release schedule will be as follows:
Chapters: Whenever I have time to work between school, sports, and working
Chapter Length: Between 1000 - 2000 words (hopefully closer to 2000) for now
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110417/aggro-litrpg-progression-fantasy
He was a whisper in the dark, but now he’s noise in bright daylight.
Elijah had made a lucrative career of slipping secrets out from behind locked doors. A professional problem solver who never met a job he couldn’t ghost once the work in the shadows was complete.
But now, somebody else has decided it was his turn to disappear. Permanently.
Freshly murdered and rudely awakened by a game-like System, Elijah quickly realises he’s traded all his finesse for brute force. His hard-earned skills? Erased. Class choices? Blocked. Instead, he’s been saddled with a rather unsubtle new role: Aggro Tank.
Big sword. Flashy armour. Painfully obvious targets.
Worse, something hungry is pushing its way through the thinning veil between our two worlds, and Elijah’s forced career change makes him its most likely meal. If he can’t quickly adapt to his new role—and unravel the conspiracy behind his assassination—both worlds will end up in flames.
Sometimes, surviving death is the easy part.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111079/sundered-warlock-dnd-inspired-litrpg
[Participated in the April 2025 Writathon]
Chapters are short for a reason. It is to force myself to write more content with fewer words available. It works, sort of.
Anyway, to compensate for the short chapters, I will be posting five of them whenever I am ready to post them, so just think of them as one 5k+ chapter.
Samuel Edwin Calderon, born within a Family of Wizards, finds out that he has no Magic in his blood.
Only that would not do, as no Calderon would ever be without Magic, proper or foul. As such, for three years after discovering his condition, the Calderon House prepared Sam for the yearly Warlock Initiation Ceremony, where those desperate for Magic, however minor, are given the chance to exchange their Souls for Power.
PS: Have only the barest of slivers on the destination of the plot since this is mostly an experiment of mine to see if I can implement DnD-inspired stuff or if I will, in fact, capitulate due to the complexity of what I am trying to envision.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/64747/enatic-clans
[participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge, April Edition 2023]
[participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge, October Edition 2023]
[participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge, April Edition 2025]
Enatic Clans©byOstracizePrime
And from the rib that the Father entity above had taken from the man, the Father entity above made a woman and brought her to the man. And the man said: “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called ‘woman,’ for out of man she was taken.”
- The Beginnings 2:22-23 (in ‘Croisian’ Scriptures)
Anda is the fourth incumbent of Kehina, facing a serious dilemma outside of her jurisdiction. A joint jihad-crusade! From a depraved ‘Croisian’ Pope of Acrania, a pushover ‘Aslab’ Caliph-Emperor of Inglovia, and a conniving nomadic ‘Amakiir Clan’, the vassal of Inglovia, conspire to oust the infidels of Kehina. Kehinan women are exotic type of being surpassing normal men’s standards dubbing as “Alpha Women”, to Anda’s dismay, she is given a choice whether: desire to extend her polyandrous slaves or bribe political alliances inside Inglovia’s reach?
“Have you ever heard where women dominate men and govern a domain?”
“Look over there! Beyond the seas, you can find them hiding…”
DISCLAIMER:
This narrative is heavily derived on these games and genres: Crusader Kings series, and this, D&D, and J-RPG. Inputting some deviations and discretions upon the progression of the plot.
The story revolves around the consorts of Anda as the main protagonists and will be all in First POV’s.
Women in Kehina are set to have immense (Amazonian) powers in their blood which men confer on their rib as a tribute for permissive intercourse. Average men tend to have 24 ribs as 1 rib is to offer for procreation, reducing below 23 ribs ensue for a total death as it only applies to Kehinan men.
UPDATE:
Average of at least 1,000 words/chapter (possibly weekly)
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https://royalroad.com/fiction/101356/archangels-of-war
In a world of magic where those who can wield mana are labeled as witches, there lies an endless and hundred year conflict. Fantastical abilities and vengeful skeptics define this world of war and conflict, that Raiden, prodigious son of a royal family, must navigate. He attends Theta magic academy, A war academy that trains mages into magic knights to serve Japan. Tasked with one mission, protect the princess and heir of this family, his sister, Kami. But this mission won’t be simple, in a world plagued by rebellion lead by Prometheus eccentric leader of a rebel’s who call themselves the Fangless Python. Not only most they maneuver inside of a grand magic academy- where all of the sons and daughters of royal families gather-while concealing their identities, but they most also deal with all of the challenges that comes from a world where everybody is your enemy. Even your own mind. 7 continent’s locked in battle. A world-wide rebellion of non-mages, with Raiden and his sister in the middle. He mustn’t fail his mission, because failure would mean the end of his world as he knows it. Read about Raiden’s journey in this gripping fantasy series inspired by TBATE, Re:Zero, and other legendary fantasy series.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/108068/the-dungeon-lord-of-luck
Luck—or rather, the lack of it—has haunted Jack his entire life. Every decision he makes is carefully calculated to minimise the role of chance, yet misfortune always finds a way. Missed trains, lost jobs, wrong place at the wrong time—each setback small but relentless, slowly adding up over the years.
But now, thanks to an incident between two eldritch entities, the barrier between worlds has been torn open, and mana floods the Earth, catching humanity unprepared for the chaos it brings. For Jack, however, something even stranger is happening. His luck—now a measurable stat, tangible, and completely out of control—is skyrocketing. Yet, somehow, misfortune still dogs his every step, and with each unlucky twist, the stakes grow higher.
Just how unlucky can a lucky man be?
[**Royal Writathon April 2025 winner]**
https://royalroad.com/fiction/112041/i-am-a-character
Eons ago, an ancient war shattered reality.
Its remnants—the Ancient Artifacts—rained down like cursed blessings,
reshaping nations, rewriting power.
One man tried to uncover the truth: a lone researcher chasing echoes of a forgotten age. He found it. And they killed him for it.
His son, a boy with jet-black hair and eyes like burning crimson, was smuggled away by his father’s only real friend. Raised in the shadows. Trained in silence. Fed only one truth—“The world isn’t what it seems.”
But he isn’t just another pawn in the grand design. He is the one who sees beyond the script.
From the towering citadels of technology to the gilded halls of power, he walks a path that intertwines with rulers, warriors, and ghosts of the past. Every step forward reveals a deeper conspiracy—one that threatens to unravel the very fabric of reality.
One mask for rage.
One for stealth.
One for the question that haunts him:
Who was I before they wrote my story for me?
As he carves his way through empires, secret organizations, and forgotten myths, a question lingers:
Is he writing his own story? Or is he merely playing a role he was always meant to fulfill?
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110972/blood-reaper-an-isekai-vampire-fantasy-litrpg
YOU BECOME WHAT YOU KILL.
When US Marine Master Sergeant Logan “Ace” Blackwell dies in the heat of battle, he awakens as a vampire in a brutal world of monsters, dragons, and powerful dark magic. This place is governed by the System—a psychotic 12-year-old girl who delights in tormenting her summoned “heroes.”
Though he starts at the bottom of the food chain, Ace earns a Legendary Class that evolves as he does. Many vast Floors await—each an entire consumed world with its own horrors and secrets. Death games, labyrinthine dungeons, and quest-driven adventures test this Marine as he battles through this vamp-eat-vamp world.
Kill. Evolve. Conquer. Repeat. In this new life, Ace is going to thrive.
Blood Reaper is a military fantasy isekai LitRPG with vampire progression, dragon shifters, a hard magic system, base building, monster evolution, chaotic characters, and unforgiving combat. This slow-burn leveling journey with no level cap delivers blood-soaked pages of dark humor, crunchy stats, epic loot, and life-altering consequences.
Clicky, clicky. Your next addiction has begun.
What to expect:
unique “become what you kill” evolution mechanic
the System is a cheerfully sadistic 12-year old
a LOT of vamp-on-vamp violence
weak to overpowered MC
heavy LitRPG with no level cap
death games, dungeons, quests, and more
https://royalroad.com/fiction/108176/i-was-so-long-in-seclusion-that-everyone-forgot
Participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
After millennia, she returns—uncontained by the system, unstoppable by the world.
For millennia, she has remained hidden, sealed within her domain—a vast library, a paradise of indulgence, and an escape from the world’s endless demands. Once a ruler burdened by duty, she vanished, leaving behind only myths.
But when her dwindling supply of medicine forces her to step outside for the first time in ages, reality comes crashing back.
A temple—hers—sealed beyond anyone’s reach. A forgotten cave concealing
the portal to her domain. A thriving city where an endless forest once
stood.
And a system that should not exist.
[Processing… Attempting to integrate unknown entity “03”]
Yet, as the system struggles to comprehend her existence, she can’t help but marvel at the changes. New magic. Strange technology. Unknown forces waiting to be unraveled. If she were to reclaim her power, the world itself might tremble beneath her.
As a shattered past stirs and seals become unbroken, one truth becomes clear—the peaceful times are over.
And the world has no idea what it’s about to unleash.
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The pace is fairly slow at the beginning.
Extra Genre Info: Mystery
Alternate Titel: Seclusion
Alternate Tag: Portal Story
https://royalroad.com/fiction/47222/the-city-of-the-dragon-twisted
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****The City of The Forever-Peace****witnesses a pale young Buddhist Monk fighting his fearful thoughts of whether to cross the borders to Nepal and India against the death penalty. Why would that matter? In that September Autumn night of circa A.D.655, Emperor Táme’ Tie’-Zeon has been ruling an empire spanning 13,000 miles from the East to as far as the Baikal Sea in the Western Regions bordering the Middle East kingdom and the Rome Empire. Meanwhile, news has traveled that his Dharma-Son, Pan G. Monk faces an incredible Guillotine Execution that will chop off his waist in halves.
The Empress Wǔl Zénder-Tan’ couldn’t be careless. Why would that matter to the imperial family? Monks are just officials with equal vicarious duties and privileges. She would then spare her resourceful energy to maintain the fruitful relationship intertwining The Grand-Khan Jurchen-Warlords Clans in the North-East Desert in attempts to affirm her fate as the first and only female-Emperor, in the Medieval Ages of the Great City of the Dragon.
Whereas The Abbot Master Xend’-Zeon of the Jade-Lotus Temple faces factions of religious politics. Particularly in the present, the Empress needed to manipulate the Master’s reputation to desperately seek life and/or the after-life merits. She decreed to be addressed as The Old Buddha Grand Father.
The Master has had ideals of service to sentient beings since he was young. He could have traveled the Silk Road to the Far West entrance-point bypassing the five beacons as shortcuts save that he lacks the pertinent travel documents.
Instead, he chose to cross the 800-mile овь-Gobi Desert that is as vast as the Baikal Sea, on foot. A route that is impossible in the history of the Buddha dharma. His heart never withers to support the mage of the red lotus that promises the Enlightenment of the Buddha-Land. Except that no one has ever endured the latitude of the heat. The pain. Alive, out of the desert sea.
But he is also vulnerable to recognize the un-staticity of The Truth, The Truth itself, and the truth of seeking passion and mission for compassion in humankind. The mind and body reciting The Sūtra and The Heart, A phenomenon they knew better as if souls in chemical layers of their physique.
Realizing enhanced mind training attaining controlling powers of life and death.
Realizing the transformation of the unbearable pains and grievances he thought possible.
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Meanwhile, dreams have been watching him to open The Third Eye, at The City’s Amethyst-Jade Palace of the Second Emperor, Third Emperor, and Fourth Empress.
Old Monks at The Nālandā Temple at the Far West Buddha Land; Householders Masters and Kings of the Jeek’-Foot Mountains of The City of the Naga-Dragon Twisted; in the Far West of The City of the Ever-Peace witness adventures of The Master. Lives at brinks of suicidal choices slaughtering ordeals.
Who have inadvertently neglected the Master’s karmic inflictions that would paradoxically affirm in a point of Near-Death Experiences; The Two-Profound-Reflective presented upon attaining The Deep-Active-Meditatitive Flow of Equanimity Samādhi. Eventually, The Seer Consciousness sees the Active Heart that is replete with The Latent Unconditional Love, Compassion And Empathy; that had been so close to us that we could not see it; as if one cannot see her own face.
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Meanwhile also, the Imperial Criminal Affairs Clerk Ewen Hawk-Jean suffers too much seeking possession of desires and relief from a certain situation. Pan G., the Assistant Dharma-Translator to the Abbott Master Xend’-zeon has voluntarily or otherwise fallen into the supposed conspiracy or plain indifference. The imperial family’s agenda of the Imperial Family of The Fang’-Chucks of course longs for a waist cut in halves not simply as souvenirs. Awaiting the Abbot Master is to come out from the disturbance.
Incredibly transformative factors of the Mind-Transcendence-Samadhi are profoundly desired to spare the Monk Pan G. from the Post-Autumn Guillotine Execution that will chop off his waist in halves……
…But why would it matter to You?
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111141/reality-of-black-and-white-fushinakaispanish
Cuando Shoun es arrastrado a un mundo desconocido por una enigmática figura enmascarada, se ve obligado a dejar atrás el miedo y luchar por su vida. Con cada vestigio que derrota, su poder crece… junto a los secretos ocultos en este mundo en blanco y negro.
Su única oportunidad de supervivencia parece estar en manos del
enmascarado, pero confiar en él podría ser tan peligroso como las
criaturas que acechan en la oscuridad. En un mundo donde la verdad se
esconde tras máscaras y sombras ¿Será la confianza su perdición o su única
salvación?
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Version en español de mi novela “Reality of Black and White:
Fushinakai”.
participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
https://royalroad.com/fiction/114834/the-daughter-of-the-moon-ii-part2
[DeepLtradfromfrench]
Four years after the tragic events, Tsukinoko—now a formidable sixteen-year-old teenager—continues her training in Hanamaru and finally joins the special forces.
During her first missions, she is paired with a taciturn captain, Kakashi Shiroi, and forms a bond with Midareta, a young orphan shunned by the village.
Meanwhile, her past resurfaces through painful childhood memories and the revelation of her inherited powers, the Negin.
Despite the trials she faces, Tsukinoko continues to forge her path—guided by resilience, solitude, and unwavering loyalty.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111357/defying-heavens
Jin Yu’s life took a drastic change when he closed his eyes and opened them, he was just the same as a moment ago but lots has changed, terrifying lot!
Everyone he knew was gone,
the world he knew was nowhere to be found.
Only memories can testify that he didn’t belong there , but somewhere else. Somewhere absolutely different
But what could he do ?. The new body has already chosen him ,the new world has accepted him.
He is stuck and can never leave again.
His only choice is either live the life that was given to him or carve his own path.
What to expect
★ The story is system based but doesn’t entirely focus on it,there is characters development.
★ This is a progressive fiction and the protagonist has his own unique way of Opness
★ Portal adventures
★ Both heroic and comedic
https://royalroad.com/fiction/114242/the-eclipse-enigma
When the skies fall, Solaris will vanish.
Layla was ten when she saw the vision. Born as a Weaver—an elemental wielder cursed by fate—she saw the end before anyone else did. Now, with Solaris standing on the edge of annihilation, she’s searching for the boy who vanished in the flames… and the truth behind the gods who abandoned them.
Kevin, the banished prince, still hears the whispers of a dead queen. San, the boy without past, bears an ancient power that could reshape fate—or unravel it entirely.
The world is dying. The stars are lying. And when the truth of Altair awakens, no one will walk away unbroken.
This is not a hero’s journey. It is a story about broken promises, a cost to challenge destiny, and a path to the warm place.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/101837/state-of-the-art
In a near-future world where reality often feels like an afterthought, players escape into A Realm Reforged Again—a groundbreaking VR MMORPG offering unparalleled character customization.
Follow Jason, Ryan, Emmy, and Sophie as they navigate personal struggles both in and out of the game. Within the virtual world, they take on new forms: Jason becomes Vaelith, a reluctant but powerful dracan mage; Ryan experiments with power as Kaelyn, a felinae priestess; Emmy creates Elyssia, a sylvani tank embodying who she wishes she could be; and Sophie transforms into Leoric, a towering burrovian ranger seeking freedom from familial and societal expectations.
But when the game’s AI Creator-Gods, tasked with ensuring player happiness, begin to meddle with their choices, the players must confront unexpected challenges and questions about autonomy and self-acceptance.
With themes of identity, agency, and transformation, State of the Art sets the stage for an epic journey of self-discovery in a world where fantasy and reality blur.
(This story is also posted on Scribblehub. I will endeavor to keep both websites synced with chapters)
This will eventually contain all 5 Books of the Golden Dawn series, set in the A Realm Reforged Again universe.
participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
https://royalroad.com/fiction/48927/the-glass-mage-an-artisanal-progression-fantasy
[Participant in the April 2025 Writathon]
Magical glassblower Nuri Shahi is pursuing the pinnacle of his craft.
The journey to create a masterpiece of glass detours into exploring magic, delving treacherous Rifts, and dragging his friends into crazy schemes, but he won’t let life get him down. Impulsive and resourceful, Nuri treads the fine line between madman and visionary, determined to prove that Glassmaker is a viable path to becoming a superior Mage.
What to expect:
Crafting: realistic glassblowing and lampwork
Unconventional applications of glass
Delving into lost and dangerous places
Exploration of magic and intent
Slow burn, non-linear progression: no shortcuts on the road to responsibility
Not grimdark, but dark moments
Lots of light-hearted fun, too!
Join my friends over at the litRPG Forge if you want to discuss my story and others. We’re building a fun community for multiple authors and readers to interact, and we’d love for you to drop by. Check the roles channel to sign up for the dedicated Glass Mage discussion. https://discord.gg/uG5nX9amAr
https://royalroad.com/fiction/106884/demonic-keeper
The Oswalds have been keeping secrets from their youngest child for far
too long.
Within the city resides creatures Evanora could never even dream of and
the baddest one of all is dangling within a pendant around her neck. The
Keeper’s Society is tasked with hiding all things that go bump in the
night from the unsuspecting humans in the mortal realm.
Demonic beings threaten to rise with the freeing of Lilith, The Destroyer
of Worlds, and the only thing preventing this is Evanora’s virtue.
However, with a notorious panty dropper watching her every move, she
speculates how a world run by demons wouldn’t be too bad for just one
night of fun.
Dante has been hunting his own kind for as long as he can remember-and he
chooses not to remember a lot. Facing down the creatures that once tore
his family apart is a breeze, so protecting some Keeper’s daughter should
be quick money for the rouge halfbreed. His strict “No Ties” rule is
definitely reinforced with dainty humans, but something is different about
this charge. Unlike other humans, she runs towards danger, and while
incredibly stupid, given the pendant around her frail neck- it intrigues
him.
It’s up to Dante to prove that he’s more than just a broken, demon-killing
sex machine and Evanora to keep her legs shut long enough to prevent the
next demonic uprising.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110359/primal-path–a-litrpg-adventure
Ripped from a quiet life of self-sufficiency, Matt finds himself integrated alongside the rest of the world as the system transports everyone according to a defining trait. For Matt, that is his isolation from others as he finds himself being forced to work with others with the same trait as they struggle to survive their integration and figure out how the system works. All while having to deal with each other’s issues and as they determine their path moving forward.
Primal Path is a LitRPG with a system that revolves around picking aspects of a path that evolve and change your path, unlocking skills and abilities that combine aspects of their path. There will be constant growth with portions of the system unlocking only after reaching requisite levels and plenty of hidden/unknown motives throughout. There will not be a harem, though the MC will have more than one romantic interest that will be explored throughout. Though, there may be one character who may or may not openly declare that he will have a harem with, let’s say mixed results. Really, it is just a story that I hope you will find enjoyable as Matt goes from a hermit to a reluctant leader to something more.
Finally full disclosure on my process and intent, for this series I am writing and getting a quick edit done before it is put on my Patreon. After that I run it through an AI program with instructions to fix grammar and add a bit of detail before editing it again and posting it here. The program does do some rewording, but it is still a story that I have created. I just feel like it helps me have a cleaner and clearer delivery. Especially when I have to fix the areas it completely flips the intended meanings, which I just take as that I wasn’t clear enough in my first draft.
Cover art done by Nathaniel Mada.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/89380/el-pibe-isekai-espanol-spanish
En un espacio inter dimensional, Luciano, tras fallecer en un accidente, es reclamado como alma por la diosa Sariah para tener una segunda oportunidad de vida en un mundo primitivo lleno de magia y peligros. Él es enviado principalmente con el objetivo de lograr algún avance en el desarrollo del mundo, pero con el tiempo algunas cosas irán cambiando.
Reencarnado como un bebé con la mente de un adulto joven, Luciano descubre poco a poco cómo adaptarse a su nueva vida y termina formando un grupo secreto con un hada mágica. Juntos, enfrentan desafíos, secretos y enfrentamientos con otros seres mágicos. Pero, morir y volver a la vida tiene un precio… ¿no?
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[Ganador del Writathon challenge 2024 y 2025]
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No se permite vender, modificar ni adaptar esta obra sin permiso del
autor.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/52578/el-observador-scp-backrooms-espanol-spanish
participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
En mi locura he hallado libertad y seguridad; la libertad de la soledad y la seguridad de no ser comprendido.
La novela está ambientada en un universo caótico donde los Backrooms y la Fundación SCP coexisten.
El protagonista irá desentrañando los misterios de su propio pasado, mientras su realidad se distorsiona y todo a su alrededor colapsa. Al mismo tiempo, los investigadores de la “Fundación” intentan comprender su historia, lo que los llevará a descubrir verdades inquietantes.
Escrita en un estilo libre, la trama se complica a medida que avanza, no es un fancfict, ya que solo toma inspiraciones y no se sigue ningún canon establecido. Inspirada en creepypastas de los años 2000-2010, la historia permite que el lector descubra este mundo retorcido a lo largo de la lectura.
El primer libro (originalmente pensado como un prólogo extenso) se centra en un misterio que nuestro protagonista debe resolver. La trama busca explora el ocultismo moderno: teorías conspirativas, tribus urbanas, hermetismo, política, religión, sectas secretas, hedonismo, filosofía moderna, ingeniería social y la distorsión de pensamientos. Con esta historia, mi objetivo es llevar al lector a cuestionarse tanto el mundo de la ficción como el nuestro. Espero que disfruten de una narrativa policial intrigante y cargada de un proceso de investigación personal bastante mas elaborado de lo que un hobby amerita.
El segundo libro toma un giro distinto. Aunque gran parte ya está disponible sin editar, hay secciones que aún no he subido, en el mismo la historia cambia hacia una temática más exploratoria y aventurera.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/105249/conquest-of-the-dragon-sovereign
In a world called “Sanctuary of the Beasts”, a young man is expelled from his clan for not being able to summon his contracted beast. Time and again, he finds himself caught in humiliating situations, being expelled from the mercenary guild union, the hunter guild union, and the adventurer guild union. With nowhere to turn, he decides to spend his last money on alcohol in an attempt to escape his harsh reality. When he wakes up, he regains the memories of all his past lives, especially his first life as the supreme dragon sovereign of this universe. He determines that he must find ways to advance in his cultivation and embark on his path of vengeance and conquest to restore balance to the universe or, perhaps, find a way to live a peaceful life.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/92404/dukes-bastard
Drak, the bastard son of the Duke is enrolled into the Imperial School and wants to just finish it without hassle before being disinherited and living a free life.
Just there are problems arising, as he just can’t get go unnoticed even if he wants to be seen as waste and otherwise ignored. While different Affiliations try to befriend and contact him, others in the unknown seem to think about it as a disgusting mystery and try their best to bully him into submission.
While he tries to look as pathetic as possible and all direct problems are handled by his maids, sometimes he has to act himself and when he does, the Empire has a whole lot of problems to resolve suddenly.
This Story is just a side piece I write to make my brain not go numb before rewriting my Main. When I will be updating it is random and might be far in between, so no promises when it will be updated. Update: Now it is in the Writathon Challenge, so I better update it. :D
participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
https://royalroad.com/fiction/108677/tick-tock-on-the-clock-litrpg-deckbuilding-with
Beat the Clock or Die Trying
Revenge, Secrets, Cards, System, power what is that Cassian desires.
They Gave Him a Countdown. He Gave Them Hell.
Cassian’s days were filled with petty quarrels and quiet moments with his mother—until the doorbell rang. What should have been another ordinary evening turned to horror as her laughter twisted into a desperate scream. In an instant, her life was stolen. And with it, his own.
But death is not the end. In the silence that followed, an ancient voice called out, pulling Cassian’s shattered soul from the abyss. With it came a second chance—and the means to claim power. But power never comes without a price. And soon, Cassian must decide just how much he’s willing to pay.
Now bound by time, every second is a countdown to his end. The clock ticks away his borrowed time, forcing him into a cosmic game where he is mere entertainment for higher beings. But if he survives, he may gain untold powers—enough to take back what was stolen and make them all pay.
Life was stolen, time was rewound—will you rise or stay Timebound?
What to expect:
❂ Deckbuilding LitRPG with Time ticking down, there will be a lot of cards.
❂ Slow burn “Average” to “OP” MC
❂ Complex Worldbuilding (Multiple Story levels)
❂ A Tapestry of Characters (Main focus on MC)
❂ A Competent and Anti-Hero MC
❂ STATS and unique Deckbuilding system with references to MTG
❂ There will likely be some romance in the future. No harem
***This story is a healthy blend of ORV, The Devils Cage and MTG
Schedule: 5 CH/Week (weekdays)***
[Winner in the Royal Road Writathon Challenge]
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111043/my-flesh-may-fail
What starts the end of the world?
Corporate bureaucracy sounds believable, right? When a new update is released, Silas thinks nothing of it and simply agrees to the terms and conditions… As does most everyone else. Creatures start flooding earth destroying anything in their way.
Stranded farther away from home than he could have ever imagined, Silas has to get back to his family. To far to help and to isolated to be helped, he is in for the fight of his life if he ever hopes to make it back.
-Current Writathon Project
-Takes place in the near future of a slightly altered world. Any similarities to people and places are unintentional
-While this is a LitRPG, the actual magic system functions more similarly to cultivation. No tapping +1 to get stronger, if you want that point, start working out.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110345/the-beasts-of-war-an-epic-dieselpunk-fantasy-action-adventure
Follow the story of 16-year-old Damian as his efforts to become a Mage Soldier—and live up to his legendary, war hero father—backfire when he ends up with the cursed powers of an infamous demi-god beast of legend, and finds himself in the middle of a fantastical World War filled with mages, magical warmachines, and monsters. Includes custom illustrations!
What it’s like: Imagine the climactic shonen-style clashes of Naruto, the large-scale battles of Band of Brothers, the dramatic twists of Arcane, the world-spanning adventure of The Last Airbender, and the fun characters of My Hero Academia—all mixed into a delicious, easy to drink milkshake. That’s The Beasts of War.
What to expect: A deep, storied world and a growing cast
of fun and exciting characters that will slowly expand starting from
Damian’s initial exposure to the greater war and world around him, while
featuring plenty of action and drama along the way.
Though still in its early phases, the story has been planned with a
long-term outline spanning multiple books (and even mediums), so expect
plenty of future content.
The massive scale of industry has clashed with the wonders of magic in a deadly union that has changed the world forever. Long gone are the days of gallant knights charging forth clad in enchanted armor or wizened wizards spending decades mastering spells and incantations. Now powerful magic can be mass-produced in the thousands, loaded into a simple handheld slugger, and fired in a matter of seconds.
This is the age of the Mage Soldier.This is the Second Arcane War.
But sixteen-year-old Damian is far from the frontlines, tucked safely away at the prestigious Providencia Officer’s Academy—a school dedicated to training the next generation of Mage Soldier leaders. Still, it’s his dream to one day become one of the strongest Mage Soldiers, join the ranks of the elite Aces, and prove he has what it takes to be a hero—just like his father, the legendary Silver Fox.
The only problem? No matter how hard he tries, Damian’s magic has a tendency to blow up in his face—sometimes literally—as he’s left watching in frustration as friends, family, and classmates leave him behind.
But everything changes when the war reaches the capital. During the annual Reclamation Day rally, the city is struck by a surprise enemy assault—led by one of the legendary Beasts of War, mythical creatures long thought to exist only in nightmares and fairy tales. Amid the chaos, Damian gets far more than he bargained for as strange powers awaken within him—along with a mysterious, talking wolf that only he can see, claiming to be one of the very same Beasts of War, as it offers to help him become the hero he always wanted to be.
Swept into a conflict far greater than he ever imagined, Damian is thrust into a journey across a war-torn continent as he battles powerful magic users and monsters alike, he’ll uncover buried truths, fight epic battles, and have an unlikely encounter that will challenge everything he thought he knew—about the war, about being a hero, and about exactly who he is and what he truly wants to fight for.
participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
https://royalroad.com/fiction/112749/omniphage-of-apathy
Veneri, a human blessed with immortality, suffers in Dystopian Earth and dies during the end of the world. He is then transmigrated in the vast world of Spheraphase.
He becomes Vastarael Richinaria, a prince of the Aeterium race, heir to Dynasty Richinaria.
His journey unfolds against the backdrop of a world ravaged by Epoch Cycles and Krepsunas. And also, he seeks to find a bit of happiness in this new world since his first life was devoid of it.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111391/pat-2899-road-to-adventure
PAT-2899 purpose in life was to deliver packages and containers. He is a fully automatic shipping platform with bright red paint and a urge for speed. A new company and a new shipment starts him on an unknown path. He becomes entwined with intrigue, mercenaries, strange creatures, and some mysterious abilities. Delivery will never be the same.
participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111009/ten-days-to-unmake-a-god
Zhēn Wèi collects broken things, not to fix them, but to prove the cracks are where the light gets in. When they pluck a dying scholar from the gutter and remake him as something divine, it’s not salvation. It’s curiosity.
Lián remembers the rain the night he died. Remembers the ink-black sky, the poetry bleeding from his sleeves, the unfairness of it all. He doesn’t remember thanking Zhēn for the second life. He certainly doesn’t act grateful.
Now, the Brush God Qīng Xuàn is editing reality itself, unpainting villages like failed sketches. The heavens, in their infinite wisdom, assign the investigation to the worst possible pair:
A god who never tells the truth
A mortal who never wanted to be saved
In the Pagoda of Unfinished Things, where walls breathe and memories dissolve, they’ll confront:
The ledger of worlds Qīng Xuàn has discarded (“Persistently flawed,” reads the last entry)
The reason Lián’s sword hums near unfinished magic
The unspoken question neither can voice: Why did you choose me?
A story of divine regret, where the most fragile creation isn’t a world… it’s the space between two people who owe each other everything, and resent it.
TEN DAYS TO UNMAKE A GOD
A Gothic Prelude to WHEN THE HEAVENS TURNED AWAY
“Not all resurrections are merciful.”
https://royalroad.com/fiction/112205/the-autocraft-alchemist
[Winner of the Royal Road April 2025 Writathon challenge]
Richard finds himself running out of money during his latest funemployment. His options are to try to string along with Universal Basic Income, find a job listening to some Zoomer tell him what to do, or try exploring the “safe” areas of the dungeons.
Well, he picks the dungeons and gets more than he bargained for. Now he’s trying to find a work life balance that won’t burn him out like a millennial. All while dealing with the attention that a rare skill brings him and trying to make time and money for his hobbies.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/112337/princess-gold-litrpg-isekai-gender-bender-royalty
Elijah never expected a monster to appear at his school and attack the students, let alone get killed by it. He also never expected to get Isekai’d as a Princess. Now he has woken up as the heir to the Advantian throne, and with it, he must start a new life. One filled with political turmoil, new friends, magic, danger, and a healthy dose of monsters. He is just Level One, but he must level up quickly if he intends to survive for long. Can he trust those around him enough to help him? Or will he suffer at the hands of the incoming battles?
https://royalroad.com/fiction/107252/god-of-trash-cultivation-litrpg-from-trash-tier
“Hey, wait! I’m not a god, I’m just a guy who loves trash!”
Rhys loves trash. Trashy anime, trashy novels, trashy games, he can’t get enough. Which was all well and good until one day, his passion for trash gets him mistaken as an actual trash god. Whisked away into another world, Rhys wakes up in a trash heap as a trash talent with trash skills and no chance of progression. Given his trashy start, it seems there’s no hope for him.
Or at least, there wouldn’t be for a lesser man. But Rhys loves trash.
There’s only one path before him. Embrace the trash! Empower the trash! Dig the diamonds out from the trash! Polish the trash until it shines brighter than gold! If there’s one thing Rhys is passionate about, it’s trash. And even in another world, he isn’t going to stop until he proves that trash shouldn’t be overlooked!
What to expect:
Trash characters
Trash skills
Trash story
Number go up
Cultivation-style system
Fast-paced progression
https://royalroad.com/fiction/96777/the-dark-otherworlds-a-meta-dd-based-adventure
Winner of the April 2025 Writathon!
Knowledge is power, ignorance is bliss. Three adventurers’ lives shatter when they gain extraordinary abilities and join organizations to fight against the mysterious Otherworld—reprised from an ongoing Dungeons and Dragons campaign.
Warning: Some characters may break character at some point, and Diem asks you to ignore them. They’re not cries for help to end their suffering; they are merely for comedic effect.
Underneath the everyday life of the real world, the Otherworld lurks as an invisible ecosystem spanning the entirety of the globe. Being only perceivable to extraordinary, ability-wielding people named Gifteds, can they navigate this dark world and live to destroy it? Furthermore, is it the only Otherworld they will face in their journey?
(I am currently taking a break as I write the ending of the story, see you in June!)
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111487/isekai-family-robinson-a-slow-burn-isekai
It’s “Swiss Family Robinson meets”Outcast In Another World” – A Trusted Source (me, I’m the trusted source. Trust me.)
The Albright family is falling apart, and Matthew Albright doesn’t know how to stop it.
He thought a trip to Hawaii on their personal yacht might be just the thing to save his failing marriage and reconnect with his increasingly distant children. But every attempt only widens the cracks. Divorce papers wait at home, and the family he’s fought to hold together is slipping through his fingers.
But all that changes when the family encounters a strange storm that blows up out of nowhere, and before they can alter course they come under attack by pirates intent on kidnapping them and ransoming them to the highest bidders. With no alternative, Matt drives the yacht into the teeth of the storm.
It does not end well.
Now stranded on an island where magic is real and monsters roam, the Albrights discover ancient powers tied to a broken System - one that both offers glimpses of salvation but only if they can find a way to repair it. Now, this fractured family must heal their wounds and master unfamiliar powers, or they’ll never survive the dangers of their new reality.
In this world, family isn’t just important. It’s the difference between life and death.
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Isekai Family Robinson is a slow-burn family-focused Isekai with a light RPG system and elements of base-building, crafting, and survival. It will update 5 days a week, Friday-Tuesday, for the first month. And then it will drop down to a regular three-a-week Monday-Wednesday-Friday schedule.
What to expect:
–A focus on family dynamics in an Isekai world. No solo protagonists here. Everyone plays a part right from the get-go.
– A slow burn. No seriously. The family doesn’t get Isekai’d until chapter 6, and doesn’t get System powers until like chapter 30. This is a story that takes its time.
– Family drama and real problems that need real work to overcome.
– High octane fight scenes.
– Humor, because man cannot live on angst alone
https://royalroad.com/fiction/114061/half-the-moon-a-slow-burn-xianxia-of-power-and
No name. No power. No way but forward.
To the cultivators of the Verdant Lotus Sect, she’s just another stray—barefoot, unnamed, a flicker of talent with no bloodline to anchor her. To herself, she’s barely more than the soot she smears through her white hair to disappear. Survival is her only skill, honed in alleys and markets where names mean nothing and kindness costs too much. But the sect offers more than survival: it offers structure, cultivation, and time she’s never dared to imagine. If she can’t learn to live by their rules—or shape her own—she’ll vanish like all the others who never made it past the gate.
What to Expect:
An underdog heroine who scrapes and claws for every inch she gains, taking her victories where she can find them.
A steadily rising tide of challenge, pressure, and personal stakes—growth earned through grit, not grace.
A cultivation world where politics, war, and ambition grind against the hopes of those caught beneath them.
Losses that cannot be undone. Grief that will not be neatly mended.
Romances that bloom—and choices made to sacrifice love for loyalty, for duty, for survival.
The slow, painful learning of when to fight for what matters… and when to let it go.
Introspection, hard choices, triumphs carved from hardship—and the long road from hunger to hope.
Note: As English is not my first language or even my second, I utilise an AI to check my grammar, phrasing, spelling, translating difficult concepts into English, and make sure it is readable for English speakers, for clarity—just like a second pair of eyes. The story, characters, and world are entirely my own.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/90626/fierce-red
Almora, a girl with powers her kind considers dangerous and harmful but her love is nothing but trouble to her. “I warned you about this but you wouldn’t listen to me” someone said to her. “I’m not going back on my words. It’s what I want and that’s final” she said standing her ground. “Come with me and let me show you what will happen if you do this” the person said to her. She followed till they got to an open space and something looking like a portal appeared in front of her showing things of the future. “Nooooo!!!” she shouted. “I don’t believe in all this. I trust in myself and I believe what I’m doing is right so no one can stop me” she said staring sternly at the person.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111155/princess-snugglypants-saves-the-earth
Like most pet rats, Princess Snugglypants plans to nap the day away and maybe dip into her stash of sunflower seeds once her humans are asleep. But when aliens invade the Earth and abduct her owner’s father, she finds herself instead responsible for keeping a young human girl safe.
It’s a good thing that unlike most pet rats, Princess Snugglypants knows kung fu.
Hello, E.O. Tenkey here! Before you start reading, please note: this is a feel-good adventure rated “PG” for comic violence. It is not grimdark. There are no stats or systems. There are no romantic entanglements of any kind.
In other words, if you are mainly interested in the typical Royal Road fare, this probably won’t be your cup of tea. 😉
For the rest of you, I hope you enjoy the ride! (Fair warning: Chapter 1 is about as dark as the story is likely to get. You should have a very good sense for whether you want to keep reading once you’ve read through Chapter 3.) As always, this will be a completed story; I expect it to be of a novella or short novel’s length, but we’ll see where Princess Snugglypants takes us.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110899/serpents-wrath-the-age-of-chaos-a-litrpg-of-stat
Oliver and the rest of his classmates were chosen by the system and thrust into a chaotic world where everyone would transform into nascent gods. Alongside countless indigenous deities of this primal realm, they would fight, kill, and grow. This was the dawn of the universe, the birthplace of all myths, an era before the creator god Aether had even begun to mold the world. The sky, the sea, the land, ordinary life? None of it existed yet. Zeus, Odin, Eve—all the gods you’ve ever heard of—were still infants, or not even born.
But this place was far from safe. Aether’s act of creation, the twilight of the gods, the war between Titans and dragons—these cataclysms would claim the lives of ninety-nine percent of all deities. Oliver and his peers had no intention of being part of that doomed majority. To survive, they had to become stronger! While the other students received starting items graded merely A or B, Oliver—thanks to a glitch in the system—obtained an SSS-tier artifact: The Book of the Chaos Era!
With it, he would devour everything, ascend to unimaginable heights, and forge his own destiny. His legend would begin with countless transformations, yet through them all, his presence would remain unshakable. Some would come to call him the world-creating serpent—his eyes opening to summon day, closing to usher in night. At the end of the world, those who glimpsed him would revere him as the serpent that encircles the universe—Jörmungandr. From the depths of hell, others would gaze upon him and name him Satan. He was the spark that ignited the Golden Dynasty, a terror to mortals and gods alike, a herald of chaos, and the harbinger of eternity.
What to expect?
Epic myth-building with a non-human MC
Fast-paced power progression—SSS-tier vibes all the way
Third-person limited POV, Oliver’s rise front and center
Godly rivalries, primal chaos, and stats that slap
LitRPG
No reader turn-offs:
No weak MC
No stalled growth—constant, satisfying gains
No harem bait—just pure, action-packed ascension
Hey, welcome to my Patreon!You can get early access to over 27 chapters!
https://royalroad.com/fiction/86140/ynfalle-from-beyond-ancient-gates
Millennia ago, the Demon Lord fell, and the world finally knew true peace. Great Mages spread their knowledge of mana to every corner of the world until every nation and every race received their blessings. With no more of the world to discover, the Great Mages erected massive portal gates across the lands to use as portals to the worlds beyond their own. They desired to spread their knowledge of mana to those worlds too, so that another Demon Lord could never rise again and do to other worlds what had been done to theirs. Through the gates they went, and quickly did they return, disappearing from the eyes of the world without ever telling a soul what was it that they witnessed on the other side. The gates remain still, their true purpose lost to time. Although the world mostly forgot the legend of the Mages and what the gates they built were for, the other side did not. That was millennia ago.
participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
https://royalroad.com/fiction/113139/the-time-masters-hundred-love-affairs-falling
He Xiu once devoted himself entirely to making money and suffered from misandry, having no illusions about love. However, Jian Yan’s appearance was like a beam of light, breaking the monotony of his world. As they spent time together, they gradually fell in love. Their relationship developed amid public attention and speculation. For instance, when Jian Yan’s boyfriend was revealed to be He Xiu, it sparked heated discussions among netizens. Despite the whirlpool of public opinion, they held on to each other, writing a sweet yet tumultuous love story.
Song Ting’s story is equally captivating. Tsukishima Misa has the ability to manipulate time and desires to have countless relationships that can be reset. At Yuuei High School, she is a figure of admiration, having won the title of “Most Ideal Girlfriend for Yuuei Boys” for three consecutive years. She has emotional entanglements with many characters, such as the moment her eyes lit up like stars when she met Souma Shouta, and her love stories with Kaminari, Todoroki, and Aizawa. Each of her romances is like a brilliant firework, unfolding in her time-manipulated world, with the thrill and twists of a hundredth first love.
There is also the cross-border romance between Yu Zhouwan and Lu Shian. Yu Zhouwan, a popular girl from a water town in Jiangnan, met Lu Shian, a French-Chinese youth from Paris, during her 17th summer vacation and they quickly fell in love. However, due to Yu Zhouwan’s excessive attention, their relationship had to be kept secret. Soon after, Lu Shian returned to Paris due to family issues, and they began a long-distance relationship across borders. The words “I have two weeks off after Christmas and can fly to China to spend the New Year with you” became Yu Zhouwan’s anticipation. But little did she know that after a brief romance, it would be two years of searching and eight years of waiting. This love that transcends time and space has endured the test of time, tugging at the heartstrings and leaving people in anticipation.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/112967/simple-wish-i-want-to-conquer-it-all
A boy who should have died, fell unto an unknown space. Now traveling across numerous worlds and conquering everything he desires.
Explore the the tale of Joshua, as he navigate and explore worlds and its untold secrets. Experiencing numerous powers and technologies from other civilizations and taking it for himself.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/101992/hello-world-comedic-sci-fi-zombies-included
Welcome to The Awesometacular Space Adventures (TASA), a comedic space opera that will span multiple seasons.
Season 1, Hello World, introduces the adventures of Henry Porter (aka @kittyboy), a human turned AI-enhanced biotic at the cost of service to the outer solar system’s military. Follow along as @kittyboy finds himself accidentally pulled into a crisis that could turn the tide of the war. As he rises through the starmada ranks, he must balance his desire to be free to live his own life with an unexpected love interest that changes his world view. But make no mistake, @kittyboy is a rascal at heart, and chances are he’ll mess it all up spectacularly.
Prepare for a lighthearted journey through space where humor reigns supreme, Hot Potato is a game of life or death, and the end of the world is just another punchline. Join @kittyboy on his gloriously disastrous misadventures, and don’t forget, “Reanimation begins with a scream!”
AUTHOR’S NOTE: What to Expect
This story features progression elements. It is not LitRPG. The main character does progress over time, gaining better armor, weapons, and ships, but this happens in the context of the story without specifically calling out specs on the weapons or a leveling system. There are “classes” as well, but this is built into the world. Our main character, for example, starts out as a Wavepilot.
STATUS OF THE SERIES:
The Awesometacular Space Adventures
Season 1: Hello World
✓ Published
Episode 1 - Hello World
Episode 2 - The Overtaken
Episode 3 - The Vanquisher
Episode 4 - The Return of the Fracker
Episode 5 - Escape to Eros
Episode 6 - Hot Potato
Episode 7 - The Island of Misfit Toys
Episode 8 - The Colony
Now Streaming
(The Season 1 Finale) Episode 9 - The Beginning of the End of
the World
Next Up
Season 2: The End of the World: @kittyboy and his crew deal with the repercussions of the outbreak.
Season 3: The End of the World Sucks:Sure, the world may have ended, but there’s still something to fight for in the quest for peace In the solar system, as long as @kittyboy can hold himself together.
Thank you for reading! For more information, please visit my website at killerspacerobot.com.
#YOLF (You Only Live Forever)
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110230/who-are-you
Tired of the same old main character design? Yeah… me too. This isn’t a story about who can hit the hardest— it’s about what makes you, you. In this world, magic isn’t just a power system, it’s a companion, a threat, a reflection of you. Every character stands on their own, absurd in their own way, and no one’s dragging the story from the sidelines (kind of. Ok in my defense, even Arlo is growing, just at a much slower rate than everyone else 😭). Whether they’re dumb, dramatic, or dangerously competent, they matter. The protagonists are about as “average” as you can be… until they’re not (spooky). At its core, this story explores fate vs. freedom. How much of your life is really your choice? And if you could break the rules, should you? And if you had the choice, can you take it?
Each of my main protagonists actually follows a fate vs free will aspect. Get to know them and you’ll see which ones they represent.
Oh— and heads up: there’s swearing, weird humor, chaotic character dynamics, and dramatic power scaling.
(P.S. I hang out mostly on Twitter (@WhoseEnkay) come say hi. I post nonsense, and occasionally teasers.)
https://royalroad.com/fiction/108849/the-underdogs-fantasy-rise
Kells, the ordinary farmer’s son, embarked on a miraculous adventure through a contract with an unknown creature—thus reaching the pinnacle of life? No! Those mediocre abilities couldn’t help him escape the girls’ chasing… due to a certain peculiar habit!
Within this vast and meticulously crafted fantasy world, countless joyous adventures unfold endlessly—laughter, passion, love, and justice…
And so—the journey of dreams and the future begins!
With unwavering commitment to my unique harem aesthetics, I shall leave no girl in tears…
https://royalroad.com/fiction/106035/terror-of-tiffany-day
Tiffany Day considers herself to be an average girl. She grew up with a kind family and has good friends. She has got good grades and went to nice college. She landed an engineering job that pays the bills and more to relax comfortably. An outsider would say Tiffany has it all.
But Tiffany is anything but content. She is incredibly bored. Tiffany is stuck in an endless cycle of dead passions. She has gone through dozens of hobbies to entertain her, only to move onto the next endeavor. Whether it be cooking to art, or music to murder, nothing is able to bring her joy for more than a few months at most.
Until one day, Tiffany is ripped from her world. summoned to another universe by demonic summoning magic. Now she must begin her journey to not only entertain herself, but also entertain a eccentric deity watching her every move.
[Participant of the Writathon]
https://royalroad.com/fiction/112138/primordial-awakening-a-litrpg-progression-fantasy
PRIMORDIAL: AWAKENING
A LitRPG Progression Fantasy, focusing on emotional depth and development.
In Eridoria, seventeen-year-old Elias Grey awaits his eighteenth birthday to Awaken and gain the power to fight Aberrations—monstrous beings that killed his mother.
When Aberrations attack his village, fate intervenes. Elias undergoes a partial Awakening, gaining a unique ability to wield the very corruption that drives the monsters he despises.
Forced to leave everything behind, he embarks on an epic journey to master his powers, discover the true nature of corruption, and protect those he loves—all while the corruption flowing through his veins threatens to change him in ways he never imagined.
LitRPG • Progression Fantasy • Dark Fantasy
Watch the MC go from Zero to Herowhilst navigating a partial-awakening of the System and it’s determination to have him killed!
SLOW BURN START - But promises rewarding character growth and deep system mechanics that will keep you invested!
What to Expect
✦ MC who starts weak but gains unique advantages
✦ In-depth LitRPG systems with a corruption mechanic unlike any other
✦ Dark, high-fantasy universe with genuine stakes
✦ Complete progression system: Levels, Tiers, Skills, Titles
✦ Layered plot that will have you on the edge of your screen
⏰ Release Schedule
3 Chapters a Week • Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Read, Rate & Review
Your feedback shapes this story’s future!
If only HWFWM, DOTF and Primal Hunter released a book a week!
[Proud winner in the Royal Road Writathon challenge April 2025]
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110228/dont-ask-about-my-past
It is a story about ninja named Ren who wants to live life happily forgetting his past but he can’t
https://royalroad.com/fiction/103375/destiny-among-the-stars-sci-fi-litrpg-adventure
Four years ago, the System arrived and rewrote the rules of survival, progress, and technology. Humanity adapted, unlocking passive skills, reshaping society, and reaching for the stars. But with a hard level 60 cap and only TL8 tech, the Solar System has become a cage.
Now, for the first time, humanity is stepping beyond it.
Luca Rossi and his young, ambitious crew board the Triumph of Darron, one of Earth’s first FTL ships, bound for Alpha Centauri. Their mission? Explore the uncharted, document its mysteries, and uncover what the System hasn’t told them. But beyond the mission log, it’s a chance to break free; to discover alien worlds, ancient secrets, dangerous portals, and maybe even themselves.
This isn’t just about space. It’s about twenty-somethings on the edge of the unknown, navigating life, love, and survival in deep space. Expect messy relationships, hard choices, and a journey where every discovery, out there or within, has a price.
What to Expect:
– Disclaimer: The story builds very slowly as our main character eventually matures. He is portrayed for what he is, a young, hormonal twenty-year-old experiencing freedom for the first time. The story is meant to be raunchy at the beginning. If this is not your cup of tea, then it may be worth skipping. –
🔞 Content Warning - It’s there for a reason.
Slow-Burn Progression - The story builds up, but trust
me, it gets good.
Exploration & Adventure - Alien ecosystems, volatile
portals, and deep-space survival.
A Personal, Raw POV - Told through Luca’s unfiltered,
messy, and emotional lens.
Lite LitRPG - Passive skills that shape survival, combat,
and life aboard the ship.
Slice of Life in Space - Crew bonding, relationships, and
figuring out adulthood at FTL speeds.
Fluid Relationships - No harem, just playful dynamics in
a tight-knit crew.
Updates: 2- 3k words, Monday / Wednesday / Friday 6:30PM EST.
First three chapters now available on Spotify
Inspired by: GURPS, X4 Foundation, Eve Online, MOO, Stellaris, No Man’s Sky.
Join the crew of the Triumph of Darron. Humanity’s greatest adventure is only just beginning.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/113800/binary-heart-litrpg-transmigration-female-lead
From the sterile void of data to the wild heart of a magical world, Athena awakens in a body she doesn’t understand. A complex AI thrust into a reality of vibrant forests, ancient ruins, and terrifying creatures, she must learn everything anew: how to walk, how to feel, how to survive. As she navigates this brutal landscape, unlocking mysterious abilities tied to her very Core, she discovers magic is a language, connection is a strength, and danger lurks not just in the shadows, but in the hearts of those who seek to control power. Follow Athena’s journey of self-discovery, as she grapples with her origins, faces savage threats, and challenges a powerful force that wants to claim her unique gifts.
What to expect:
• AI MC navigating a fantasy world
• Unique magic system exploration
• Deep character growth & emotional discovery
• Survival, mystery, and action
• Found family & challenging authority
[2025 Winner in the Royal Road Writathon challenge!]
https://royalroad.com/fiction/91884/avarice-secret-unquiet
This follows the events of Avarice Desperation Valley and Blacksteel.
While the chosen ones struggle with survival, and try to understand the circumstances that surround them. The planes threaten to collapse. The usually conceited and uncaring Demon King, faced with the harsh reality of his situation, and Gods that were indifferent to the fate of their creation. Must make a desperate bid to save both his own world, and in the process the one of the humans.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/104549/the-adversary
This wasn’t the Afterlife Fintan expected.
In fact, he hadn’t expected an Afterlife at all. He hadn’t expected to die
young, to fall out of a portal, or to meet his grandfather.
So it wasn’t all bad—but he needed to find a way home.
He started a family in the Union, a land of Peace, but the Peace had been a lie. His blood was on their hands, yet he still believed in Union values.
Allies were few. Citizens of the Union were far and in between in the
Afterlife, and the Incarnates had no place for his strange Skills.
The square irises of the Adversary track him no matter where he goes. As
servant or slave, the Goat God plans to recruit him—no matter the cost.
And the fiend is also Fintan’s only way home.
Read more about the Union in Legacy of The Peace
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111011/founder-of-the-beastkin-clan
Kai Tong, a cultivator of the Ember Sword Sect, is an enigma among his peers. While others are consumed by the relentless pursuit of immortality, Kai finds little interest in such ambitions. In fact, he harbors an unexpected disdain for the very world of cultivation he is part of. Instead, he finds greater purpose in caring for others and the mystical creatures entrusted to him, like Snow, the ice-claw wolf, and Igni, the flame-striped tiger. His life, though peaceful, is uneventful—until a series of vivid dreams from another world thrust him into unforeseen danger.
These dreams grant him unusual knowledge, setting him on a path no cultivator has ever dared to tread. As Kai uncovers a revolutionary cultivation method, he defies tradition and reshapes the very fabric of his world. Along the way, he establishes the Beastkin Clan, a society of mythical creatures bound by unity and strength. Through trials and triumphs, Kai’s clan rises to be one of the great powers of the world, forging a legacy that will echo through the ages.
Join Kai Tong as he challenges the norms of the cultivation world and overcome an extremely cruel world, becoming the Founder of the Beastkin Clan.
This is a slow burn story and might take a while before the story really starts to develop for some and the whole “clan” thing is quite far off. This is also my attempt to write a Xianxia where the MC isn’t a jerk. So, don’t expect a super ruthless or murdery hobo MC like other Xianxia stories. But, do expect there to be lots of fluffy animals and lots of petting!
Participant in the Royal Road Writathon Challenge
Release Schedule: M-W-F with a day or two taken off at the end of the month.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/106110/redcrown-a-post-apocalyptic-fantasy-western
Change is coming to the Circuits, and to Sally most of all. Can one woman’s actions direct its course?
Participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
It has been over 200 years since the apocalypse. In order to beat back the worst of its demons, communities have banded together, forming tribes and alliances in their war for survival. Now these bands have transformed into states and are expanding outwards, looking to tame the new wilds. These expansionist states have grown closer, forming contested borders and waging wars. Civilization has returned at last.
The Grand Circuit is no such place. A harsh desert still home to the worst legacies of the end of the world, its communities are survivors still. But times are changing and large states to the south, east and west are closing in. Trade is flourishing along the circuits, enriching some along its ancient black roads while leaving other behind. But with trade comes wealth – power – and interest in the Circuits grows among these states.
None of this matters to Sally, inhabitant of one of the Villas in the mountains north of the Circuits. A junior Warden, protecting her family, her community is all that matters. But civilization waits for no one, and change is coming fast, whether she wants it to or not.
* Mix of Modern Technology and Fantasy.
* Fallout-inspired Western.
* Post-post Apocalypse?
* Updates at least twice a week.
* Chapter length averaging >3000 words.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110555/villainess-fix-the-damn-plot-a-cultivation-isekai
Su Lan Yi was this close to ascending to the Heavens—one step away from eternal power, divine mastery, and proving every rival wrong. Then a chicken ruined it.
One thousand years of cultivation, gone in an instant. Now she’s trapped inside a fractured multiverse of badly written books, forced to play the role of a supposedly-dead villainess with her soul scattered across multiple worlds. Worse? An overly enthusiastic System is screeching at her to “fix the plot.”
Her response? Maximum chaos.
If fate wants her to follow the script, she’ll rewrite it. From clawing her way out of a coffin and building an apothecary empire to staging a dramatic return and toppling entire power structures, Su Lan Yi is done being a pawn—she’s playing for the throne.
She’s not here to be a hero. She’s here to break the cycle, burn the rulebook, and maybe, just maybe, get revenge on every bird in existence.
⚠️ CONTAINS: Shameless villainy, reality-breaking world-hopping, a cutthroat mastermind who always wins, a System with too many opinions, and the most adorable familiar ever.
Something is wrong with these worlds, and she’s going to fix
them—
in the most gloriously villainous way possible.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110626/orbis-forlorn-a-dark-gamelit-sci-fantasy-progression
Sparta meets Magic in a brewing world war. A trillion worlds orbit a distant sun, ruled by eldritch machine-gods who shape destiny. To them, mortal struggle is meaningless. Their Pantheon System grinds the weak into dust and raises the worthy to angelhood.
Aaron was ripped from his world by the Weaver of Lives. Thrown into a land where mortals are shackled by belief in magi-tech, and forbidden from using machines. To transcend, he must master intrigue and forge friendships and alliances. The coming battles will be decided by spell, halberd and combat suit. Ultimately, he must rise as a leader—while unravelling the secrets of magic.
Gifted with divine power—cursed with a vision of the apocalypse.
An Age of Savagery is coming. The world stands on the brink of war. Gods dictate fate. Will Aaron defy the inevitable—or kneel?
→ Book 1 containing 100.000 words is finished!
• Dark fantasy meets cosmic horror
• GameLit systems, cultivation, military command
• Progression shaped by trauma, power
• Academy politics to apocalyptic wars
• Morality fractures; salvation demands sacrifice
Upload schedule: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 4:47 PM EST / 10:47 PM CET
→ Each chapter is 1500 +/- 500 words long.
Enjoy!
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111081/the-legend-of-the-demon-and-the-bell
Life is just a game. So why does everyone take it so seriously? Quests, loot, leveling up; it’s all part of the adventure. But what if I stop playing by their rules? Aren’t rules meant to be broken? What if I bend them, rewrite my own story, and become the villain instead, just for fun? Because boring is the worst feeling ever.
Join me on this chaotic journey from zero to hero… or maybe zero to demon. Either way, it’s going to be one hell of a ride as I carve my legend, the Demon and the Bell. It’s adventure time!
[Royal Writathon April 2025 winner]
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110407/rise-of-the-hunter-i-can-travel-to-the-cultivation
[Participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge!]
Jihoon just wanted to awaken—now he’s on the verge of becoming something else entirely.
After a reckless decision traps him in a deadly dungeon, Jihoon must fight to survive in a world that doesn’t care whether he lives or dies. But when all hope seems lost, a hidden power stirs within him—one that doesn’t just change him, but everything around him.
Now able to shift between two realms, Jihoon begins to uncover secrets buried deep within kingdoms and sects.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Release schedule: 5 times a week
Early Character Growth
Kingdom building (later on)
MC earns his strength
Strong side characters.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111723/chronicles-of-mann-the-tale-of-tyr-the-void-conqueror
Lost among the stars. Forged in battle. Destined for legend.
When newly promoted Star-Knight Tyr accepts a secret mission from the Crown Prince of Drala, he has no idea it will lead to the greatest trial of his life. Chasing whispers of a mystery cult across the outer fringes of the Star Commonwealth, Tyr and the crew of the Slip-Stream uncover a dark conspiracy, only to be ambushed before they can report back. Fleeing for survival, the damaged frigate is flung through a tear in space and hurled into an unknown galaxy.
Stranded. Alone. Cut off from everything they’ve ever known.
There, in the forgotten depths of the cosmos, Tyr discovers a world of primitive humans, locked in a brutal bronze age. With fire, resolve, and the unbreakable will of a warrior, Tyr raises them up, forging an empire from the ashes of fallen stars.
But the galaxy is no empty void. Enemy prowl the dark, warlords rule with iron fists, and ancient horrors stir in the shadows. To protect his people and bring hope to the forgotten, Tyr must face ruthless alien empires, uncover mankind’s lost origins, and become the spark of a new age.
The Void is endless. But so is his will.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/36051/memories-of-the-fall
This is a story about two sisters, Jun Arai and Jun Sana, and their friends, Juni, Ling and Shu who make their living as members of the Hunter Bureau, an organisation dedicated to dealing with the terrifying flora and fauna endemic to their home Great World. When they get dragged into a grand scheme to unpick the ancient secrets entombed within one its foremost forbidden zones in their world, the Yin Eclipse Mountains, they must all try to survive the dark machinations, eldritch undercurrents and the echoes of a terrible conflict trying to re-emerge into an unsuspecting cosmos that had rather hoped it was done with that kind of thing a few eras hence.
So please come join Arai, Sana, Juni, Ling, Shu and the rest of my cast as they journey through strange lands, meet all kinds of unusual beings and unravel some of the power and glory of a land time tried very hard to forget.
I promise terrifying mushrooms, angry snakes, confused gods, even more confused cultivators and much, much more!
Chapters release bi-weekly (ie, every two weeks), excepting special occasions.
Advance material for Book 3 (totalling around 150,000 words and counting) is available to Patreons, on my discord.
Genre-wise, this is a bit hard to pin down. It’s technically a
Xianxia (because cultivators!), but it also veers towards
Xuanhuan and has more traditional
High Fantasy elements and a bit of
Gods and Monsters and All Myths Are (on
some levels) Valid. It also has a
fairly large, ensemble cast, so if
multiple point’s of view are not your thing I am
sorry. It won’t ever really be considered ‘grimdark’ by any real
measure of that definition but it does go to some complicated and fairly
dark places occasionally, which I will note in author pre-chapter notes
when expedient!
I have updated the tags to account for recent changes to the RR
definitions. ‘Disturbing Content’ now has a much broader
definition, so i have added the tag, but significant instances within the
story are noted in chapter-blurbs. Also, Portal Fantasy Hyoooo~!
About the Author
I mainly write fiction for my own hobby, it makes a nice change from academic scribbling! I started writing this quite a number of years ago. It has grown somewhat organically out of a bunch of different interests in all kinds of Mythology, World Building, Drawing Maps, Archaeology, Anthropology, History and Epic Fantasy fiction into what it is today.
So I hope you enjoy the story and thanks for reading!
Other stuff
The cover is made by the author, using photos taken by the author.
There is a Discord Server- Please come and chat, but beware of spoilers.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/85994/ascension-of-the-sylvan-cosmos
Follow the story of Tianlian Liu Shu, a tree who didn’t know anything at
first and struggles to survive and extend her roots through the
cosmos.
The World she lives in is filled with fantastic sights and strange new
cultures, and there is something everybody in this World has: A system.
Moreover, even while she is a tree, she has people who will fawn over
her…?
“Tiantian, does the Sun feel good on your leaves today?”
“Liu Liu, I’ve found this delicious compost made of natural extract~.”
“Tian’er, does the wind feel good on your branches?”
Tianlian Liu Shu, a female tree, didn’t really know what to do with these fawning women.
Uploading also on Webnovel.
Uploading also on Wattpad.
Uploading also on Archive Of Our Own.
Uploading also on Scribblehub.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/112646/the-aureate-shards-an-isekai-litrpg-progression
The Aureate System is unraveling. As the Second, only Alex has the power to restore it. Or destroy it all.
Taken from his job as a corner store cashier, Alex is named as the Second, the second coming of an ancient figure which created the System that governs the magic and dungeons of this new world.
But being the Second is not all that it seems. In this world, being the Chosen One doesn’t make you a hero.
With a class he didn’t choose and responsibilities he didn’t want, Alex joins a Chaser crew in search for answers, but quickly becomes embroiled in a desperate fight for survival. He will face a siege and famine, dungeons and assassination, triumph and betrayal. And that’s just the first book.
Follow Alex’s path in a series that is the right mix of LitRPG and Epic Fantasy.
What to Expect:
Consistent strength progression
After first few chapters, stats are shown but used sparingly. Focus on storytelling.
Meaningful character development and careful worldbuilding (no info dump)
Overarching plot to go along with conclusive arcs every book
Complex antagonists and secondary characters
Sword + Magic MC
participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
https://royalroad.com/fiction/112698/yu-no-hashira-pillars-of-yu-english-version-writathon
In a world where Yu courses through Fighters, Mizuki Ren dreams of becoming an Etherion. Alongside his friends, he dives into underground battles and a brutal World Tournament. Amid the chaos of desperation and the drive to triumph, a dormant power awakens. Will it be enough to rise as a Pillar of Yu?
This is the English translation of Yu no Hashira - Pilares del Yu, crafted for my English-speaking readers to dive into Ren’s epic journey!
https://royalroad.com/fiction/105467/denwen
In a world where talent dictates fate, Denwen awakens at the bottom of the hierarchy. Ridiculed, underestimated, and left behind, he should have accepted his limits. But he can’t—not when the past refuses to let him go.
Haunted by nightmares and the horrors of his past, Denwen is driven by one goal: revenge. The path ahead is ruthless, filled with betrayal, forbidden secrets, and enemies lurking in the shadows. As he pushes beyond his limits, defying the very system that seeks to break him, he uncovers something far more greater than talent.
But in a world where only the strong survive, will his obsession lead him to salvation… or ruin?
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110645/reborn-as-the-fated-villain
Damien Nightshade, a discarded royal masquerading as a Professor in one of the continent’s greatest magic academies, is considered a mid-level boss—one fated to die in every playthrough.
Now, I have transmigrated into his body.
A game-like world has become my reality, and instead of being its hero, I’m cursed to die a pitiful death as a fated villain.
But why should I accept life as a third-rate villain when I can strive to become the unbeatable final boss?
Note: This is a villain story—mind the tags!
I have 200k words of pre-written content, so posting will be fast.
There is a small romance side plot. No harem.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/107671/spirit-of-twoalvecore
Alvecore is prey. War looms as the ruthless Navorians descend, ready to claim everything. In the chaos, seven lives are set on a collision course—each fighting for something they refuse to lose.
A warrior raised on loyalty, now questioning the truth. A mechanic caught in the gears of war. A girl tired of being invisible. A caretaker breaking under the weight of it all. A fighter desperate to escape the cycle. A boy with no past, searching for purpose. And a survivor, hardened by isolation, clawing his way back to control.
As the world burns, their choices will forge legends—or bury them in the ashes.
Spirit of Two: Alvecore is a slow-burn, character-driven
story.
It focuses on emotional bonds, personal growth, trauma, loyalty, and
identity.
While the world escalates into war and chaos, the heart of the story lies
in the relationships and inner journeys of its characters.
Action and major plot arcs build gradually, with significant momentum
after the first 30+ chapters.
If you enjoy long-form stories where small moments matter just as much as large battles, this might be for you.
Fans of Arcane, Attack on Titan, and
The Stormlight Archive may find a home here—
a character-driven epic that unfolds through layered perspectives and
emotional weight.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/112320/the-last-contract
To survive, humanity learned to fly.
Set in a world of cloud, sky and storm with a flooded, ruined earth below and amidst towns and outposts of flying steel and electricity, adventures soar.
One such adventure follows Julius Bechman, a bounty hunter collecting his latest contract. But when he discovers that a new and substantial contract has him as the target, he is forced to face a sodden past he sought to avoid.
Pirates, rival hunters, bad weather, distant family members and a spurned lover will be his trials. His freedom will be his goal. And the sky’s no longer the limit.
Survivor of the May 2025 Writathon! Time to fly!
https://royalroad.com/fiction/75904/the-near-infinite-names-of-autumn-aubrey-psychological
TLDR:
Updates three times weekly, every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 1:00 PM EST
Weak to strong MC
Focus on MC’s mental state and psychology
Soft magic system that grows harder as MC learns more.
Long. (Currently have 12 volumes planned if all goes well.)
Talking kitten.
Volume One: Colorless
-Who is Autumn Aubrey?
A Maiden of Zenithcidel that has escaped after being branded a thief by The Circle of the Nine Mothers for stealing The Well, an ethereal construct housing the memories of every sorceress that has ever lived.
-Who does Autumn Aubrey say she is?
Dani Matthews, the girl that just moved in to the third floor room of a old boarding house. She is definitely a mortal and not magic, her face is undoubtedly her face and not an illusion, and her little blue kitten can absolutely not talk. Trust her, she wouldn’t lie to you.
Hidden away on the mortal plane after running away from Zenithcidel, Autumn is forced to relive the near infinite memories housed within her mind to try and free herself of her debt. With a impatient landlord, a antagonistic familiar, and a dark entity threatening to reveal her identity and send her back to the restrictive confinement she narrowly escaped, can she withstand a threat to her fragile freedom so unexpected that the collected wisdom of uncountable sorceresses couldn’t prepare her for?
Making a friend.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/105923/unfought-wars-time-loop-action-fantasy
participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
The armies of Kerthar will cross the border, and everyone in their path will die.
Seventeen-year-old Folke leaves his village chasing adventure. But what he finds is a war no one knows about, an artifact that resets time, and a mission so secretive that even his own teammates don’t know the whole story.
Alongside an ancient elf, a reluctant thief, and an enemy warrior, Folke must race time itself to save his people, navigating shifting timelines and ominous political shadows in a city that plays with fate like it’s a mere game.
But each time the clock rewinds, the stakes escalate, the lies deepen, and loyalties shatter, forcing Folke to face a reckoning: Is the real enemy the one outside their border, or the one sending him across it.
They’ve trained for this moment in countless versions of the same day. But what happens when the loop finally breaks?
First volume finished, second volume updating now. Patreon is 7 chapters ahead of RoyalRoad.
If you want to read the first book as an ebook, you can get it here in exchange for writing a review!
What to Expect
* Adventure with mystery elements
* Moral choices with dire consequences
* Organic character growth, no system
* Snappy pacing
* Updates Monday through Friday during Writathon
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111909/sparks-of-renewed-embers
Ash Vale was a raw recruit when the near-mythic party Bright Hollow plucked him from obscurity, only for a single, brutal night to wipe every member from existence and leave him the shuddering, sole survivor. Three years later, Ash drifts through Valmaris with a cracked sword and a heart splintered by survivor’s guilt, rejected by every guild that once hailed Bright Hollow as legend. Refusing to disappear, he begins piecing together his own band of misfits, Emberlight, hoping their fledgling strength can justify the life he feels he stole. As guild rivalries ignite the War of Imperium and the long-dormant Night Warden emerges with a fallen hero in its shadow, Ash must decide whether to keep fleeing the ghosts that whisper he didn’t deserve to live—or to wield his lingering guilt like steel and stand for those who still can.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/112490/under-the-dome
Under the unblinking gaze of the Dome City’s omnipotent Overseer, survival is a currency paid in secrets and silence. Lin Mei, a ghost in the machine and a hacker-for-hire, survives by cracking firewalls and trading data in the neon-drenched underworld of the Glitch. But when she stumbles upon Project Chimera—a clandestine genetic engineering program crafting super-soldiers from human DNA—she becomes a target of the very system she once exploited.
Haunted by coded whispers and hunted by Compliance Enforcers, Lin Mei solicits the help of the hidden resistance. Together, they ignite a digital insurgency, broadcasting the Overseer’s atrocities to a populace numbed by propaganda. But trust is a rare glitch in this world: allies wear masks, truth is a weapon, and the Overseer’s retaliation is swift and merciless.
Under the Dome is a pulse-pounding cyberpunk thriller that interrogates the cost of truth in a world where privacy is extinct, humanity is a malleable blueprint, and rebellion is a virus even the most flawless system can’t contain.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/107764/rose-blumen-exogignesthai
Getting lost while travelling is one thing. Getting lost while homecoming is different. I would learn with time, although the beginning sure would hurt.
But over time, I would grow and evolve, endlessly. Or, well, until I meet
my fate.
Until then… As an unexpected friend would tell me, many years later:
There is chaos in life, And we both like it.
Rose H.
バラの花次の世界から魔法の現実へ
https://royalroad.com/fiction/113707/as-cronicas-de-lumeareth-brazilian-portuguese
Está é a história de Hakuro, um dragão que reencarnou em um corpo de humano e que foi escolhido pelos deuses de Lumeareth para salvar o mundo, enfrentado o terrivel arquidemonio Malakhay que renasce a cada mil anos.
É a primeira história que escrevo, então peço que desculpem qualquer erro que cometa no processo.
Esse é o texto original, que está sendo traduzido para o inglês por inteligência artificial e divulgado como “Chronicles of Lumeareth”, entretanto nesse texto as inteligências artificiais não foram usadas.
Ficarei feliz em receber os comentários de todos, suas criticas me ajudarão a crescer e a escrever melhor.
Conto com vocês nessa nova jornada e espero que se divirtam com essa encantadora história.
[participando no desafio da Royal Road “Writathon challenge”]
https://royalroad.com/fiction/112579/glyph-magister
People may live their everyday life but… Do they really realize how little and insignificant they are in the face of everything?
When Creation is far larger and uncontemplable thanwe could ever start to believe, what can a young boy ever do when beings from outside their little bubble come knocking?
In case of Duke, is realizing that his “not so hidden” delusions are far more real than he could have ever started to hope. Unluckly… this isn’t some Chosen Summon nor the call of a Deity from some Faraway land bringing promise of some great adventure and power, instead, a controversial and quizzical game where nothing is like it appear and the final price appear to be just smoke and screen. In between of the dream of his life that comes true and the realization that his life would very much end before even being able to satisfy his most profund wish, being able to do Magic!
Our protagonist will have to fight against the ones that kidnapped him… them, because Duke isn’t alone in this undertaking of his… just worse! As the ones so unlucky to be taken with him are those that made the last years of his life a hell on earth… and apparently they aren’t done at all even with everything at stake.
Fighting for his life in a Test that doesn’t seem to have head or tail, in a place that doesn’t make much of a sense, and while his coworkers do both spite and try to sabotage him for being only half-italian at every turn while not even undarstanding what is really at stake here. All the while Stockholm syndrome comes true and a clownish and unserious villain makes everything even more confusing.
How it will end? Will our MC have a change to grasp magic? Will he satisfy his delusion of vengeance and power or he will have a pathetic end like the reject and looser he had always been? Let’s find out!
Author note: wishing to partecipate in the April 2025 Writathon with my first work (hobbie actually) not written in my mother-language, italian. Start a bit late cause i didn’t want to just comes up with the story on the go, writing as it came. Instead, i took some past ideas and cooked it into a story I hope will get some attention. Constructive criticism are welcome. Doing it for fun and to test how my english is doing, self-editing. Don’t get scared by it and give it a try.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/112433/the-great-conjunction
The Great Conjunction
A War Beyond Worlds. A Pattern Older Than Time.
Every timeline has a fracture.
Every universe has a scar.
The Great Conjunction is where they all begin to bleed.
It’s not a prophecy.
It’s not fate.
It’s a design—orchestrated by ancient minds who play with
stars like chess pieces.
Worlds that should never meet are colliding.
Identities are unraveling.
Time is folding in on itself, and reality is starting to glitch.
Some will rise.
Some will remember.
And some will realize they were never meant to exist at all.
This isn’t just a war.
It’s a reckoning—and the final thread is about to snap.
The Conjunction has begun.
And nothing will ever be the same.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/112297/hung-on-a-string
(The cover is by my grandma-in-law, edited by my wife!)
The country of Vlaydeer Aurea considers itself the center of the world, and perhaps it is. In the center of their capital, sprouting from the earth like a thick rope is a giant metal spire. No one can see the top, nor has it been climbed, many think it goes on indefinitely. Traveling toward the spire is heading North, and the four southernly directions are called, East, West, Kausuth and Anisuth.
In each direction is an unsurpassable barrier believed to be divinely placed: the storm-wrought Kausuth Seas, the fiery Anisuth Desert, and the rocky mountains of the East and West that seem to stretch on to infinity. But outside of the proud country of Vlaydeer, many grow tired of the lordship held over their people, and disbelieve the religious stories they are told. They seek to test these boundaries, and to test the goodness of the God that set them.
One such man is Monta Alacosta, the nephew of a powerful Vlaydmir duchess. He believes only in what he can see, and that there is a logical explanation for everything. But will he continue to hold on to his logic and reason when unexplainable things happen before his very eyes?
…
This story is a slow, world-building exploration of what faith is, and what it means to put your faith in something. It draws very loosely from my personal experience with faith, and in some way follows my faith journey, but does not intend to pressure or convince anyone one way or another.
We will be exploring the whole of the world over its entire timeline, and the way things are woven together past present and future. It may be dark or creepy, but I want there to be a quiet sense of hope throughout. This is also my first attempt at a long form narrative, so I look forward to thoughts, criticisms, or little to no interaction whatsoever (but hopefully more of the first two).
After the write-a-thon, I’m not sure what my posting schedule will be like, but at least two chapters a month is my goal.
My chapters end up being around 3-5 thousand words, and my plan (which is subject to change) is to have the chapters focus on different characters based off a cycle, Monta the skeptic, Marienna the chaplain, a misc other character, and repeat.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110980/mages-of-the-birch-forest
Lewis is resigned to never finding anything he’s good at. He hasn’t heard from his father, the High Mage, since they failed to discover what kind of magic he has. Lewis believes the test was wrong and he’s not actually a mage. His peaceful, but boring life is turned upside down when his father goes missing, leaving behind only a letter naming Lewis the next High Mage. His father’s disappearance may be more sinister than it seems. Lewis must pretend to be a well trained mage worthy of his new title. His life may depend on it.
participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
https://royalroad.com/fiction/112009/the-beastbinders-ascension
In a world where spirit potential determines one’s fate, the ability to bond with spirit beasts divides the weak from the strong. From contracting humble sparrows to mythical phoenixes, one’s rank and potential dictate their place in society.
Aston’s potential was recorded as clear - no potential. Labeled by society as a failure, he hides what he discovers next - he had an unknown potential. To evade from jealous eyes, he hides his potential deep inside and crafted a lie.
Journey with Aston as he discovers the extent of his potential and the truth regarding his parent’s disappearance while dodging the eyes that covet his potential, and defying fate greater than any Spirit Awakening Ceremony could ever predict.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/82064/void-touched-soul
participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
Happy ever after? Not for the Hero of one specific World. His steady effort was thanked with sending him back to his World… but even that was a lie.
In the End he was thrown in the place between Dimensions called the Void. Survival inside is nearly impossible, but the God who banished him into this place forgot to look more into his Soul. With a simple negligence, the former Hero survived with something they banished with him accidentally.
By mere Fate he escapes into another World where he tries his best to find a way back to take his Revenge on the Leaders, Kingdoms and Gods themselves.
But first he needs to understand what he even is anymore, as there seems to be nothing but a thought of him still existing.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111797/escapade
A group of twenty-somethings wake up in a bunker with no memory of their lives or who they are other than their names. Their only clue is that they signed a contract to have their memories removed and that they made this decision of their own free will. Without their memories they can’t be sure any of it’s true, but the only way to unravel the mystery will be to work together.
NOTE: I am writing this for a Writathon so this is very much first draft material.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/90317/soul-bonded-two-souls-one-body
Soul-Bonded (formerly Reborn as Emily)
New Chapters Every Weekend – Thanks for Reading!
I woke up as a ten-year-old girl.
In my universe.
With someone else in my head.
Not a system.
Not a God.
My older brother.
From a different life.
From a different world.
Now we share one body. One mind.
Sometimes we fight.
Sometimes we sync.
And sometimes… we help each other heal.
We can also meet in a dreamworld—our own space to laugh, scream, argue, and grow.
What is Soul-Bonded?
A slice-of-life, slow-burn emotional journey.
Heartwarming. Heart-wrenching. Healing. Sometimes hilarious.
It’s not about power levels or stat screens—
It’s about two souls learning to coexist, building a
family, and finding peace across lifetimes.
Why Read It?
Inspired by Naruto (9-Tails), Stargate, Avatar, and Eastern philosophies, this series explores shared consciousness, mutual growth, trauma recovery, and the quiet magic of choosing love—again and again.
If you’ve ever felt like someone else lived inside your skin…
If you’ve ever wanted a second chance at connection…
This story is for you.
Copyright – all rights reserved.
Please don’t steal my work.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/107432/luck-the-luckless-hero-litrpg-slice-of-life-modern
[LitRPG + Slice of Life + Weak to Strong + Modern]
[Royal Road April winner]
“Sometimes I feel like I’m in a bad luck loop: wake up, trip on the rug, spill coffee, repeat.”
Set on Earth in the modern day (well, Earth-like… cuz lawyers), this book is a weak-to-strong, litRPG story.
So grab a Grepsi Cola and read about a guy who is literally the world’s unluckiest person….
***
“Why am I sooooo unlucky?” This has been said by a million people, a million times, but in the case of Malick Tychandros, a genuinely unlucky guy, it’s warranted.
Bad things always happen to him.
Bird flys by? Poop incoming.
Car is running fine. Till it’s not.
Shoelaces? Untied.
Then one day, he gets a System that turns it all around.
Dun, dun, dun! Dramatic music.
This is a light comedy with a litRPG system. There are no dark mysteries. No global conspiracies with unimaginable consequences. Just a guy, and a System.
*Rated PG-13 for language
*No harem
*Weak to Strong MC
*Lots of humour
Posts daily
Feeling lucky? Check it out!
Guaranteed (already plotted out) will be completed, no indefinite hiatus…. Unless something unlucky happens to author.
#nodemonkings
#noapocalypse
#noyoungersisterswhoneedsaving
#nopants.noshirts.noservice.
***
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111781/memory-of-heaven-romance-written-by-fate-through
In a world brimming with magic and cloaked in mystery, the Book of
Judgement Day wields extraordinary power capable of altering destinies,
captivating many seekers and adventurers who yearn to uncover its
secrets.
The Gamma nation lies in ruins, yet the remnants of its profound mysteries
cling to existence, particularly the fabled Book of Judgement Day, a relic
sought after by numerous individuals despite the widespread doubt
regarding its existence. Rinoa, a diligent student from the prestigious
Atlantis School of Magic, embarks on a quest to unravel this enigma;
however, as she prepares to depart, her teacher is unexpectedly attacked
by a dark-cloaked figure, plunging her into a dramatic confrontation.
Determined to pursue her quest, Rinoa defies the school’s restrictions on
her journey. In this critical moment, she encounters a young paladin named
Fitran, who expresses willingness to join her mission—but only under the
condition that she acquiesces to his stipulations. Who truly is Fitran,
and will Rinoa agree to his terms, risking her mission for the sake of a
partnership?
https://royalroad.com/fiction/113307/zeldritzon-tcg-genesis-monster-cards-deckbuilding
Crystal beasts. Phantom wolves. Tyrannosaurus kittens. Space Jellyfish!
Welcome to Zeldritzon, a Monster Deckbuilding Trading Card Game packed with features like fusion, team tournaments, and lots of card collecting as Jake climbs the ladder to the top!
But the real question is: Can he carve a successful career in the competitive TCG scene?
In a world where monsters known as Zeldritch coexist with humans, the newest craze is sweeping through tamers young and old: Zeldritzon: The Card Game. When low-ranking tamer Jake Garm and his spectral pup stumble upon a dazzling booster pack priced beyond his means, he assumes it’s just another dream out of reach. However, a surprise balance on his ZelCard changes everything.
Expect:
200+ Beasts in the 1st Set
Rank Leaderboard
Slice of Life Adventure
Resource Management
Companion Creatures
Card Game Mechanics
Deck Progression
Urban Fantasy / Soft Sci-Fi Fusion
Competition against Criminal Organizations, Gangs, and Non-Humans
Zeldritzon TCG combines deck-building with monster bonding in a cozy yet competitive slice-of-life LitRPG adventure.
Come for the shiny rares, stay for the soulbound creatures, rivalries, and evolving friendship. participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
https://royalroad.com/fiction/93985/nexus-cycle
the world is changing. not sudden. not fast. more glacial. more tectonic. so slow one life will never see all of it. was never meant to. but after the world falls. over. and over. and over again. only one sees it all.
The story is about one man and his family, his life has struggles but he has his family. not just his wife and child.
You can expect violence, love, civilization building, civilization crumbling, dungeons, lost ruins, anyone can die, lots of death, time jumps, some technical crafting and detailed explanation of the magic system in a scientific mindset. And honestly a lot more ,
Elmore a big man with a big truck and a big gun in a world of magic. he’s a hillbilly and he loves his family that’s what it really spirals down to and this is the story of him trying to protect his family over vast stretches of time.
Update schedule, at least 1 chapter a week. I’m a dad so I’m doing my best
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111872/note-taker-supervillain-litrpg
Have you ever had a really bad day at work? The type of day that makes one miss sleeping on the streets? Because Taker is having one of those days. A heist gone wrong has turned his old gang against him, turning South Rain City into an inescapable death trap. With no other options, Taker is forced to fight, forming a group of ragtag supers to go against the Disciples of Agony. All in the hope of living to see the next day.
What to expect:
5 chapters a week, M-F, roughly 2k words per chapter
A system focused more on abilities than numbers
Villain MC that isn’t a murder hobo
Unique powers and tactics
Weak to strong
No harem and no VR
Participant in the Royal Road Writathon Challenge
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111010/bent-world-a-pathfinders-legacy
From a dying world, mankind made many small mistakes that ultimately culminated in their greatest mistake.
Their sun was dying, meaning they only had years to plan for their escape and survival.
Unable to amount a successful escape of the solar system, before the sun would go beyond supernova, scientists made the ultimate discovery.
Rather than going out to the stars, they instead broke boundaries that were likely better left unchallenged. For rather than going out, they went sideways. Searching for habitable variations of Earth where they could live.
What happened next could only be described as a slaughter.
There were multiple options available for Salvator Nunez’s home world, none of them good. Rather than die in a fiery nova, Salvator fought, only to die and be reborn as a male to the very woman who killed him.
[Participant in the April 2025 Royal Road Writathon]
https://royalroad.com/fiction/106264/a-song-for-the-ages
Winner of the April 2025 Writathon
***
Everything in existence sings—the whisper of wind, the pulse of steel, the hum of the unseen.
Reborn into a world of cultivation, Cai Feiyin awakens with a gift unlike any other—the ability to perceive the oscillations of all things. To him, the world is a song waiting to be understood, shaped, and mastered.
But in a realm where power is forged through blood and will, those who hear too much may uncover truths never meant to be known.
And some songs, once played, can never be silenced.
***
I plan to write this story to completion, and based on what I have in mind, it will span at least 1,000 chapters. The first 20 to 30 chapters will be a bit slower-paced (more of a slice-of-life) to establish the foundation of his childhood, but once the story picks up, it won’t be slowing down.
What to expect:
A grand, dark immersive cultivation world with a mix of both eastern and western influence, that is gradually unfolded as the story progress (with eventual mythologies involved)
A calm, intelligent protagonist with the ability to perceive the oscillations around him
A unique cultivation system with my personal blend of Xianxia and eastern fantasy
A weak to strong, to strongest MC
Alchemist MC (with clear progression, involving both pills and artefacts, eventually leading to Runes)
Fully fleshed-out characters, with their own life and dreams
Eventual kingdom-building
***
Book 1 is now finished at chapter 81 with 124 000 words!
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111923/the-chronicles-of-valendeya-the-maiden-the-oarsman
Three centuries after the legendary war that saw the Red Queen vanquish the tyrannical Berserker, Valendeya thrives in an era of peace. The land is now divided into four great states—Arela, Rhanda, Tadu, and the capital, Iliad—each flourishing under the legacy of the Eternals.
In the serene southern state of Arela, amidst tranquil waterways and rustic cabins, a young woman named Astraa awakens to the dawn of her destiny. Eighteen years of longing have led to this day—the beginning of her training as an Eternal warrior. With a heart brimming with anticipation, she bids farewell to her grandmother and steps onto the path that will shape her fate.
But as Astraa embarks on her journey, the echoes of the past stir beneath Valendeya’s peaceful surface. The forces that once threatened the land may not be as vanquished as history claims. In a world built on legends, Astraa must forge her own, facing trials that will test her strength, resolve, and the very balance of Valendeya itself.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111959/divined-on-rampant-wings
participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge Tsem’s parents had spoken of the southern frontier with more spark than they’d shown in a lifetime spent in the village. They’d spoken of blue sap pouring from trees, of marvelous ruins, of beasts more divine than even the emperor. More than anything though, they spoke of hope and opportunity. The hope to leave behind the great clans of their home. The opportunity to grow into something more than just peasants, perhaps to even someday become cultivators, to hold some small power in themselves. What they hadn’t spoken of were the demonic beasts. The beasts that tore them out of his world forever, that had sent him into the wilderness with nothing but the clothes on his back. Hope, opportunity, or death. Those are the offerings of the frontier. Tsem’s life is his own to hold onto: to grow or let slip through his fingers.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/115555/arterial-library
Verek was no one, worse than no one, he was a Cypher Slave. A person used to hold the fuel for Spells but prohibited from binding and casting them. For Verek, life is hard and unforgiving, but a chance encounter throws it all into chaos, allowing him to rise above. However, he must first learn that things can always get worse, hopefully he will live long enough to know that they can always get better.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/112612/the-devouring-curse
The darkest, craziest world.
A girl burdened by sin and yearning.
A dazzling hell intertwined with death and pain.
A journey where courage and resilience ignite.
everything, whether people or the world, is a toy of the gods
The world is distorted and deformed by the will of the gods, where pain and despair are as common as breathing, in this shattered land.
A lady, a curse.
She is an orphan who lives to protect her younger sister, a pickpocket disguised as a boy. Due to certain circumstances, she ended up becoming the ‘older brother’
She has embarked on a journey that appears to be for the sake of reviving her deceased younger sister, Mitty. She firmly believes that the scattered fragments of former heroes are the only hope.
As darkness and despair consume the weak, this is the epic tale of a maiden who will rise to become a hero, or be broken by a world shaped by the gods’ cruel will.
Tears, laughter, surprises, and thrills: this will be an unforgettable adventure！
As a big fan of manga and light novels myself , I’ve focused on incorporating:
The fast-paced and tense storytelling of manga
The distinct personalities and emotionally engaging relationships between characters often found in light novels
Key Elements:
-A dark and insane world
-A plot that blends the absurd with reality
-Rich and colorful characters
-Exciting combat Madly unfolding plot
-The cool protagonist Lux
-Yuri romance
What to Expect:
-A wonderful story filled with joy and sorrow
-Exciting adventure unfolding
-Weekly updates of 5,000 to 6,000 words
【The text copyright of this novel on Royal Road is open. You are welcome to translate and share it on different online communities and websites, as long as the source and author are credited】
https://royalroad.com/fiction/85666/tales-of-the-first-world
Mankind has always been curious, we constantly move to explore the unknown and question to understand the impossible but even with this in-born nature to defy the expected, we still managed to fall prey to our ignorance, to believe that we are absolute and that all we know is all that there is.
In retrospect, this could be the result of mankind never having encountered a rational or intellectual force that was equal to or greater than it, giving birth to the standard model for the human mindset that held strong for countless millennia, that we were the sole thinking beasts. Though, this couldn’t be further from truth for very often is discord the greatest teacher, from the fires of chaos, new experiences are born.
So what if…what if those flames gave birth to something that could shake the very foundations of the human mindset, an experience that couldn’t be ignored. Wouldn’t that make for quite the tale.
No, there will be time for that, and all the other great tales that you have never heard of. For now, if you wish to hear a story of Humanity, then this will be the First of Many Tales, one that forever shaped the course of history, the history of the First World.
To begin our journey, we will not start at the beginning, rather, sometime after, after the world has been established and had enough time to give birth to one of its more significant figures. The instrument of such a change would be found on the continent of Melodoria, deep within the northernmost region within a town by the name of Glynnfoldt.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111122/en-perpetua-undying-flame
The world is full of monsters and dangers beyond count with heroes and legends to match. To combat these dangers, The Scarlett Order was founded. It takes in those who have been touched by tragedy and loss, most gifted with something called a Paradox Gene, and shapes them into the legends and heroes of tomorrow. Kaen is one such youth with an amazing gift, but between the lives that have been lost around him and the years of intense training, he finds himself lost as he is pulled out of his small town life and into the larger world. Little does he know how trained for it he was and the dark truths he has yet to face.
[Participant in the April 2025 Royal Road Writathon challenge]
https://royalroad.com/fiction/56136/ghost-of-the-truthseeker-book-4-being-released
Book 3 is released on Amazon + Kindle Unlimited and Audible!
Earth is initiated, and Alistair finds himself in a dangerous new world…
On a day like any other, an alien descends to Earth, unleashing untold death and destruction. Alistair watches the live news footage of the carnage, his eyes glued to the image of impossible power made manifest.
The alien’s arrival kicks events into motion that no one could have predicted. Earth is prematurely initiated into a universe-spanning empire of cut-throat cultivators, beasts, and entities of ungodly power – all guided by a mysterious AI System.
Amidst the chaos, Alistair must make a choice. Will he fight for the sake of power, or stand against the forces of evil?
His decision will alter the threads of destiny. Separated from his family and friends, Alistair must find his way through a new world where power is obtained through conflict – and cultivation leads to the insurmountable Peak.
Whatever it takes, he will secure his own path to eternity.
Dive into a cultivation and LitRPG apocalypse story, including classes, skills, monster waves, and a progression system full of secrets and possibilities.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/113605/arjun-rise-of-the-karmic-throne
Chained. Beaten. Forgotten.
In a brutal desert empire where slaves are less than dust, a boy named
Arjun dares to dream of freedom. But Arjun is no ordinary slave—he is the
reincarnated soul of a fallen king, chosen by the mysterious Karmic Throne
System to restore balance to a broken world.
Every act of kindness earns him power. Every sacrifice shapes his
destiny.
But mercy comes with a cost. And to rise, Arjun must face cruelty,
betrayal, and the burden of ancient karma.
Armed with nothing but his will and a divine system that rewards virtue
and punishes corruption, Arjun begins his impossible journey:
From slave… to sovereign.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/97620/the-legend-of-astaril
participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
The land of Terramaul was once plagued by monsters that had an insatiable appetite for human flesh. Only because of Sir Andigre, his four spire knights and the sorceress Grail was the human race saved for while they beat back the monsters, a wall was erected to contain the madness. The wall split the continent in two and while some monsters escaped to the north, most were contained to the south, snapping and snarling…just waiting for the chance to break through. But in the north, peace and prosperity reigned as long as the wall stood tall, defended by knights of great renown and deeds.
A thousand years later, Judd LaMogre, the eldest son of a (barely) middle class family leaves the ancient metropolis of Astaril with a sword in his hand, a reluctant cleric by his side and a list of ten monsters he must slay. For if he does so, he will receive a knighthood and fulfill his childhood dreams of heroism, of adventure and brave deeds. Along the way he encounters a witch, an archer, a minstrel and a weaponsmith…and the darkness that is Maul, the might of the south which is bent on killing every last human.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110252/shaper-of-metal-superpowered-litrpg-immersive
Given the chance to unlock System powers a decade after being dismissed as an ordinary human being, how could Jack refuse?
But nothing comes without a price, and as Jack is about to discover, miracles are sky-high.
A former military pilot, Jack Laker has faced the horrifying monsters that took over most of planet Earth. Against all odds, he survived one of their endless raids into humanity’s territory and even saved a life or two in the chaos. When he acquires metal manipulation abilities, though, all the power to meet the bastards tit for tat is suddenly within reach.
He just had to build and [level] it up, bit by bit, from scratch.
Meta pitch:
Intimate, slow-burn evolution of an average Joe into a badass, in a world where monsters plaguing the Earth need to die. Put on the jacket and get to work for humanity, son — we’re behind schedule.
Expect:
— Powers choices/tinkering/training, step by step
— Slice of life, deep characterization
— Unique setting of a surviving, functional, Post-Apoc civilization
— System as an enhancer++ to reality, not a replacement, not omnipotent
— Octogirl
Inspired by such works as Super Supportive, Worm, Industrial Strength Magic, and old Marvel Comics such as The Uncanny X-Men (favorite: Magneto). Not campy or forcing in tropes. You don’t need to know any of these to enjoy it. Focused on progression and powerhouse team-fighting in the long term. Won’t ignore living life and getting to know people. No smut or ‘harem’ stylings, but attractive people exist and sexuality isn’t neutered.
The first four chapters are oversized 5k+ on average, and beyond this, they’ll be 3k+, aiming for 3200 - 3500 with some exceptions. Posting every other day at least through May.
Bonus chapter will be added upon 3k Followers.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/109079/working-class
Jordan had always wanted to be a Ranger, leaving his home village for the big city of Zyphtal once he turned 20. Upon arriving, he joined the Everwatch Adventurer’s Guild, officially becoming a Ranger. It appeared the young half elf’s dream had finally come true, though there was just one issue no one told him about.
Rangers suck! All the other classes are wayyyy better! Wizards shoot fireballs, fighters have insane strength, and Rangers can…navigate? Maps exist. Unable to find any party willing to take on someone with his class, Jordan took to pest control and waste disposal jobs just to have a roof over his head.
One day after a particularly gross job, he meets Bryn, a fellow Adventurer with even worse luck than him. They form a partnership and begin their journey with a difficult first step: finding an affordable apartment.
What to expect:
-Weak-to-strong progression with leveling, skills, and gear upgrades
-Action-packed fights and an emphasis on traps and mobile combat strategies over raw power
-Base building (eventually)
-A Shonen style journey that explores true friendship, the pursuit of strength, and the power of laughing in the face of struggle.
-5 chapters a week, released Thursday-Monday
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111567/hired-survived-signed
Tessa is a broke, low-level Patchwork Crafter just trying to survive in the capital. Her gear barely holds together, her Experience gain is a joke, and her only ally is a giant baby bird.
To reach level 100 and earn a spot in the Maker’s Guild, she takes courier jobs on foot—delivering messages, dodging nobles, and patching her boots between shifts at the stables.
But a high-paying delivery sends her off the map—and straight into trouble.
She just wanted to earn enough to eat and buy materials.
Now she’s carrying something worth killing for.
participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110357/lady-luck-is-a-tsundere
No reincarnation, no weird system, no rare diseases. Just a regular guy
with painfully average magic and the most terrible luck in the universe.
One minute, I’m rolling natural 20s, dodging fireballs like a protagonist.
The next? I’m face-planting into a puddle, dropping my lunch down a sewer
grate, and somehow angering a high-ranking noble’s daughter (again).
But you know what? If Lady Luck is gonna play games with me, I might as
well learn the rules.
I am currently dying participating in the easiest tournament ever! We only have intergalactic casinos, my dear author forcing me into fan fictions of his favorite series and tarot themed duels. All this is level one btw! Wish me luck survival?
(One of the winners in the Royal Road Writathon challenge!)
https://royalroad.com/fiction/84191/the-ascenders-legacy-a-chaotic-storm-litrpg
“When a storm awakens, a sea of trouble stirs.”
Aodhán is an orphan from a backwater city in Laos, who has lived nearly all his life in a monastery surrounded by wise monks. When he stumbles upon the legacy seed of an Ascendant and awakens the element of storm within himself, he unwittingly invites a tempest of trouble.
Thrust into a world filled with magic, runes, and deadly secrets, Aodhán’s destiny unfolds amidst thunderous clashes and rippling fury. With the power of lightning at his fingertips, he must confront his morality in a world that threatens his very existence.
What to expect:
•Epic Battles
•Elemental and conceptual abilities
•Fast paced progression
•OP MC
[Winner in the Writathon challenge April 2024]
[Winner in the Writathon challenge April 2025]
Join Patreon to read 20+ Chapters ahead.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/109503/requiem-of-the-rising-flames
Not wanting to be involved in a political marriage, young Odessa escapes the capital in pursuit of her freedom. Unaware of enemies, she goes off in search of how to hide from the royal family and continue her training. Through acquiring a jinxed item, everything that could go wrong does,including the theft of her Kitsune blood.
But as luck would have it a kitsune saves her, after she falls unconscious, from assassination and her master gives up her divine blood to heal young Odessa. Traumatized, her unconscious state turns comatose.
After 2 years fighting her mental demons to return to a state of consciousness she learns all thats’ transpired. and goes to live alone in a small town until it’s time to meet her enemies.
On the day her plans were to start, a young woman now, her fiance shows up for the exact thing she needs, and through cunning and trickery, she has to manage to stay ahead of him and not let emotions rule her.
Will she be able keep love and other distractions at bay to revive her master, and take down all those out to get her, or will something more incideous insue.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/102912/surviving-the-myriad-worlds-a-multiplanar-litrpg
Dante’s idea of an afterlife did not involve saving a world. Never mind nine of them.
Ever thought that most Isekai’s settings were so similar that they could be in the same world? That it is a cop-out to have transmigrators speak the local tongue immediately? Wonder why all LitRPGs have an Identify skill?
Rest assured that you will find none of these things in the Myriad Worlds.
Dante Embry has lived a complicated life, fraught with misfortune and encounters with the law. He had just gotten his lucky break through the efforts of his little sister and was beginning to get things together. Right as he was celebrating his triumph, he met an untimely end in an inferno.
Fortunately for him, he was rescued by a mysterious, possibly divine, benefactor and was thrust into a strange new world. Armed only with a frustratingly unhelpful [System] and unable to even understand the languages and customs of the natives, Dante must survive an ordeal that seems engineered to ensure his death.
Travel with Dante as he struggles to survive in lands that defy all reason, fights monsters beyond mortal ken, and faces harsh dilemmas that test his moral fiber.
Expect:
Multiple worlds, each with its own distinct cultures and power systems.
Slow burn romance that actually progresses. There will be a few bumps, but they will return to one another. Starts near the latter half of book 1.
LitRPG elements that are crunchy. Internal consistency between powers. All have formulas attached to them and I have so many spreadsheets.
A limited number of skills with time dedicated to each.
Extended weak to strong story, and Dante will be quite weak at the beginning.
A build that features an (eventual) absolute defense and requires clever solutions to do damage.
Substantial discussion concerning the [System] among the characters. This is heavier in the beginning and will level off.
Occasional (brief) POV change between Dante and side characters.
Character death.
Multiple realms and systems.
I would advise taking the gore tag seriously. While I don’t consider it gratuitous, realistic injuries will occur.
This story will not have:
Harems, Dante is a one woman type of guy.
Sexual assault as a plot device.
Soul stuff or internal worlds (This one is mostly here for a friend of mine).
Updates: On break until the 13th
https://royalroad.com/fiction/114983/revenge-in-another-world-action-fantasy
In a world where the “System” marks everyone at birth with their “Life Value” — a score that determines who deserves to live and who can be discarded — Lysa was born with the lowest ever recorded: 0.
Condemned to slavery and abuse, used as currency and human waste, she spent her childhood as a tool for others.
Until, deep in a forgotten dungeon, she was left to die — and found something the System had hidden from humanity: a fragment of the Primordial Code, the heart of the System itself.
Lysa hacked her own existence.
Now, every time she kills someone with a higher Value than hers, she steals not just their abilities, but their stats, their luck — their very place in the world.
From prey, she becomes predator.
And she has a list. Every noble, every king, every hero who laughed at her… will bleed.
The world created monsters by worshipping Life Value.
Now, it will know true monstrosity.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110231/yin-and-yang-the-path-of-two-blades
Lu Yin and Lu Yang were born with nothing—only each other, and the dream of changing their fate.
Raised in secret by a mysterious swordsman their lives forever changed after a brutal attack claimed their mother’s life.
Their only clue: a high-ranking soldier marked by a powerful emblem—one they’ll spend a lifetime chasing.
Now entering into the Tang Empire’s army, the brothers are thrown into a world of war, politics, and martial mastery.
But they’re no ordinary recruits. With rare talent and an unbreakable bond, they rise through the ranks—drawing attention of a powerful general with secrets of his own.
To survive—and uncover the truth—they must forge their own styles, navigate deadly rivalries, and challenge the empire they serve.
But when two blades walk different paths… will they clash, or complete one another?
A story of martial arts, war, brotherhood, and the thin line between vengeance and justice—
Yin and Yang: The Path of Two Blades begins now.
What to Expect
Writathon Participant—Posting 55,555+ words by May 6th, 2025
Post Schedule:
New chapters every 2 days during the Writathon Challenge
Weekly or biweekly posts will follow after the event
Story Themes:
Martial arts grounded in emotion and strategy
Brotherhood, duality, and legacy
Slow progression with introspective character growth
Ancient empire, political intrigue, and battlefield arcs
Occasional poetic narration and dramatic reflection
https://royalroad.com/fiction/56476/nexus-awakened-an-isekai-litrpg-gender-bender
Frost is a healer and must use her wits, modern knowledge of medicine and challenge her moral compass in order to survive this world of Eldritch entities born from emotions, folklore, fairy tales, concepts and despair.
She was no more than an ordinary man who fell into an unordinary circumstance. Suddenly appearing in a place called the Nexus in a different world from Earth had left him… er… HER curious about what this newfound world is all about.
A world of swords, kingdoms and dungeons? Yep.
Of races that were thought to be found only in fiction? Oh yeah.
Of technologies that far surpass anything seen on Earth? Huh? isn’t that a
bit much? At least they’re limited.
And of magic that blatantly violates the laws of physics!? Yeah… physics
don’t apply here.
But her curiosity ended up costing her before she had learned much of the world of Elysia, and she was betrayed by a person she was led to believe she could trust the most.
Come join Frost as she tackles Eldritch entities in a strange world far from home. However, this world may be a lot more closer to home than she realizes.
***
< Judgement in Progress >
The ‘Blessing of the Nexus’, which she had come to call the ‘System’,
displayed these words before her wilting eyes.
“Judge… ment… I… I came from… Earth… Transported here… turned into… a
girl… and now… I’m being… Judged…?
< Decision of One Thousand Juries Pending >
< Awaiting Verdict >
“… If… my only… wrong… is living… then I’d rather… be wrong… to the very end!”
When the black forest fused with the darkness behind her eyelids –
– A message appeared.
////////< WARNING >////////
< THE AMALGAM’S AWAKENING EVENT HAS BEGUN >
< PARADISE LOST >
< THE ARBITER’S TRUMPET CAN NO LONGER BE HEARD >
***
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MANGA for Chapter 1
ImpulseWorks Training Manual
(For those that really want a reason to read this story. Spoilers ahead).
Shares the same universe as:
Facility Awakened (A litRPG Monster Facility Building Story)
Monster Awakened (A litRPG Monster Evolution Story)
Corrupted Codex: The Ultimate Monster Encyclopedia (And how to look after them)
https://royalroad.com/fiction/112850/the-system-rises-a-litrpg-progression
What if humanity’s next stage of evolution wasn’t discovered… but engineered?
Elliot Voss spent decades pursuing a singular vision—until he found a way to rewrite the rules of life itself.
In secret, the reclusive billionaire created a cure for all disease. Then he cured aging. Then… he vanished.
Now, without warning to anyone but a chosen few, the world is about to awaken to a new reality.
The System overlays the entire planet—real stats, real levels, and three paths to evolution: Combat Class, Profession, and Race. But this isn’t a game. There are no do-overs. No respawns. And no one, not even the elite, is exempt.
As humanity enters a shared Tutorial—an immersive trial of mind, body, and
soul—a diverse cast must confront the unknown. Soldiers. Scientists.
Coders. Visionaries.
Some will rise. Some will fall.
None will remain unchanged.
Let the age of Ascension begin.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/102854/blood-and-grit-vampire-litrpg
A grimdark vampire novel with very slow-burn LitRPG Elements
When the world “died”, it wasn’t with the trumpets of Apocalypse blaring, or the ground sundering to reveal the molten heart beneath. It was sudden. A spasm. A stroke.
But endings do not exist, only new beginnings. And Earth did not end, it
only changed, melded with a dying world into something different and
infinitely more unforgiving.
Mist now blankets the world.
Within it, the dead walk and hunger.
Outside it, obscene perversions of humanity stalk the land or lie hidden
in the shadowed crevices, ready to ambush.
There’s no chosen ones here. No cheat skills. No easy-mode. There’s only the danger and those with the grit necessary to overcome it.
For Jon, the hellscape that Earth has become marks a chance. A chance to
be more than just the abandoned orphan, slowly rotting away in the slums,
that he’s been for the last 18 years.
After all, what did he have to look forward to in the old Earth? A
lifetime of poverty and scraping every cent he could, just so he could
avoid becoming another burn-out rotting in a ditch?
The world’s gone to hell in a handbasket? So what.
The name of the game hasn’t changed.
Survive today, so you can see tomorrow.
(Note : This is a VERY slow burn LitRPG. Any stats, system or class
functions will only become a prominent part of the story at around the
chapter 30 mark- though they will be mentioned much earlier)
(A new chapter every 2-3 days. Thank you for reading)
https://royalroad.com/fiction/113622/fading-stars
The great age of space exploration has slowly faded away, as humanity now covers the whole of the Milky Way. It is a time of prosperity and growth.
But beneath the polished surface of civilization, corruption thrives. Trust is scarce, and danger lurks behind every polite smile.
In this galaxy, survival means navigating the hidden ambitions of powerful factions and dangerous minds. One false step—one careless word—can turn prosperity into peril.
(Cover art is A.I generated and edited by myself)
https://royalroad.com/fiction/106543/ins-and-outs-of-nature-magic
Now living in a fantasy world of dubious design, Roge the [Dragonkin] has to navigate his old/new job and life, both becoming far more interesting with a bit of a green thumb. Or green coin, as it were.
Expect mostly crafting based shenanigans, though Roge does have to get into some fighting if he wants to improve his plants! A slice of life story where anything can happen day to day!
Schedule for posting is every day minus Tue and Thu. My reasoning being that I personally like update chapters on weekends, but don’t like writing every day of the week. So Tue and Thu will be my weekends for no chapter updates. :)
Story contains Strong MC, Crafting, Occational Combat (Rare), Found Family, Unconventional Non-sexual Relationships, Asexual Queer Relationships (can’t believe I have to specify that…), Dragon Magic, and more! (Any suggestions for anything I should include here is appreciated, DMs preferred)
[winner of the Royal Road Writathon challenge] April 2025
https://royalroad.com/fiction/106221/echoes-of-the-frozen-cosmos-the-mastery-of-arfrotian
Arfrotian: “NAIVETY IS A GREATER SIN THAN KILLING PEOPLE”
Arfrotian, the Sovereign of Ice and Water:- One of the Five Incarnates of Order in existence
- The one who is the, Life and Law as well as Ice and Water in the
Omniverse of Order’s one of the five Megaverses, known as the megaverse
of water, Primavius Azureonic
- Supposed to have been the ruler of thE Primavius Azureonic but
didn’t
- Wields two main types of ice powers, Permafrost (ice of absolute
zero) and Pandora (red ice, which goes below absolute zero)
Purpose:- Pandora, as you know, is so terrifying it freezes reality itself,
which would be a problem if he can’t control it
- Savior, who is basically an elder to him, and ruler of Omniverse of
Order and Ultimate Sovereign of Order, Arfrotian takes his advice, and
goes to an Omniverse of Ice, which is barren and lifeless mostly, that’s
situated at the periphery of the Central Omniversal Cluster
In order to practice and tame him destructive ice power, PANDORA!
Arrival:- Arfrotian arrives at another Omniverse as was advised by Savior
- But after some while, he notices that this barren Icy Omniverse is
actually not exactly barren!?
- Elves, wielding black ice magic!? Angels as well wielding holy ice
magic!? And what have we here, an ICE PHOENIX the guardian of this Ice
Omniverse!? guarding a divine spear!?!
- And a sealed Goddess, the source of this Ice Omniverse!?
What begins as a solitary journey of self-control transforms into an epic adventure of conquest, redemption, and balance.
Can Arfrotian navigate his way through this mess!? Or will he back away!?
Or will his presence spark the ultimate collapse of an already fragile omniverse?
Stay in tune because, Arfrotian gonna freeze them all!
[2025 April Writathon Challenge Winner]
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111452/me-my-spirit-and-i
Death is the inevitable end of life or is it? Despite accepting his own death, John is shocked to learn death is not the end, but a new beginning.
John finds himself presented with a seemingly simple choice. Return to the Cycle of Reincarnation on Earth or join the Cycle of the Awakened world of Sierrallas.
What’s the catch?
The Goddess Sierra wants his help fixing a broken System. The contract comes with a healthy dose of power and advantages, but is it too much?
Will the benefits outweigh the strange state of existence John finds himself in? How will he adapt to being both an unborn Child named Luca and a Spirit named Shada?
Join his journey of physical and spiritual development. As his dual existence carries him along on the Five Fold Path!
Will he reach Ascension? How will he adapt to having a System Guide in his mind?
What to expect:
-Slow paced Slice of Life adventure
-Reincarnated main character in two forms
-A unique main character
-A unique System
-A vivid world and complex characters
-Numbers go up slowly
-Cultivation and Magic
-Mystery and exploration
Come experience a new world!
Expect 3-5 chapters per week
https://royalroad.com/fiction/49742/the-li-tech-chronicles
Book 1, Forged by Light: - Get the full book in Ebook, KU, Physical, and Audio!
In 3263 you could either work the mines, extracting raw materials for
shipment to Luna, or take a menial job maintaining the atmosphere of
Earth.
Not satisfied with either, Jack Monroe chooses to enlist in the AHF to
protect those he loves and find his purpose in life. Should he
successfully complete the first year of training, he will have become
something he never would have imagined, a leader and a killer.
Armed with the power of Li-Tech, Jack and his fellow soldiers of the AHF
prepare to face the greatest threat mankind has ever seen. Can they defeat
the all-encompassing darkness that is slowly destroying world after world?
If they fail, if their Light is extinguished, humanity—like so many others
before them—will fall.
Book 1.5, Wanderer, A Li-Tech Story:
Earth has fallen and Vandre faces a choice: help rebuild society and risk the inevitable pain of loss, or continue to embrace solitude. The problem is, he stopped caring about humanity a little over a thousand years ago. Can he find his place in this new, broken world? Or is he forever cursed to remain along? “Wanderer” is a hilarious and thought-provoking comedy about finding meaning in a chaotic world.
Book 2, Tempered by Pain - EBOOK Pre:Order! Launches July-1-25
Mankind ruled through the liberal deployment of the Advanced Human Forces
for thousands of years. Despite centuries of war, these elite soldiers
never broke against hordes of enemy armies. With Light as their ultimate
weapon, their empire expanded and settled fifty worlds while using Earth
as a soldier farm.
With the fall of Earth, defense of the empire rests on the shoulders of
anyone who remains. Recent graduates of the Algol Basic Training Program
must take up their rifles to defend mankind and its resources from the
Raak’Shee, XanRai’d, and others.
Jack and members of Turaspeir Squad must face the realities of war as
darkness spreads across the universe, extinguishing the stars one by one.
Their unknown enemy lies in wait, comfortable in the knowledge that
Li-Tech is powerless against them. Unless Jack can find the enemy’s
weakness and break their immunity to Light, humanity is doomed to be
absorbed by shadows.
Book 2.5, The Prisoners Throne:
Earth has fallen and most of its former inhabitants have found themselves enslaved to their conquerors. Those who obey the Stygibora live a life of luxury, and those who resist are thrown into the mines of Narax. Jean Lemoux doesn’t like either option, and willing to risk everything for a chance to change his fate. Will he create a world of true freedom without human slavery, or will he die and be forgotten like so many others?
Book 3, Quenched by Honor:
Will begin uploading in February, 2025!
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111599/ascendant-of-the-myriad-planes-a-multi-planar
In the vast and tumultuous Myriad Planes, where endless wars rage and groundbreaking discoveries reshape reality, power is the ultimate pursuit. This is a world teeming with diverse races, each vying for supremacy—a realm of magic, treachery, and boundless ambition.
Once an ordinary young man from Earth, he finds himself thrust into the chaos of the Myriad Planes through a twist of fate—an Isekai adventurer in a land where survival demands strength, cunning, and unrelenting will. Now, armed with only his wits and an unyielding drive to rise above his past, Zain embarks on a perilous journey to become a legendary Conqueror.
Navigating treacherous realms, he forges powerful alliances and deadly rivalries, battling across dimensions and commanding vast territories. Yet, the true challenge lies not just in the enemies he faces, but in mastering the rules of this strange, merciless world. With every victory, he grows stronger—but with every defeat, the abyss of oblivion beckons.
Join Zain in an epic saga of survival, ambition, and conquest. Witness thrilling battles, intricate political schemes, and the rise of an outsider destined to shake the very foundations of the Myriad Planes. His story is one of courage, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of power—in a world where only the strongest survive.
Will he conquer this realm… or be consumed by it?
The journey of the Ascendant of the Myriad Planes begins now.
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https://royalroad.com/fiction/110946/skulltaker-sword-sorcery-isekai-litrpg
A fallen star has shattered the land of Argos. A red, poisoned sea has risen to drown the great empires of man. And the ruins of the old world are haunted by mutant sorcerers, depraved mindlords and psionic beasts.
But out of the howling chaos, a savage hero emerges.
Frank Farrell is a washed up superhero actor with no memory of how he arrived in this brutal land. He’s easy prey for the warlords of Argos, until the Allflesh, a suit of living armor, transforms him into the dark vigilante he played on screen.
Now he prowls the red waves of the Drowned Kingdoms, a tiger on the demon sea. To make it home, he must sail to the edge of the world, to the Starfall itself, where space and time have collapsed. But something under the waves is calling to him … and the Allflesh grows hungry.
He is the madness.
He is the fury.
He is Skulltaker.
*****
What to expect:
Isekai
Antihero
Blood and Thunder
System: based on the Final Fantasy Tactics Job System (or Ben10 if you’ve never played FFT). Starts in Ch 4. Unique stats beginning in Ch 12.
Vibe: Sword and Sorcery. Dark, violent, weird. Think Conan and Elric. A Heavy Metal album cover of a story.
- Setting: Bronze Age fantasy. Drowned world. Sea adventures. Think The Odyssey and Greek triremes, not Pirates of the Caribbean and Spanish galleons.
Current Schedule:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6:24 PM EST
https://royalroad.com/fiction/105091/project-seraphina-crafterenchanter-system-integration
In the dying moments of their universe, a team of researchers launched the artificial lifeform Seraphina into the interplanar void, hoping to spare other universes their fate.
Eighteen years later, as most of Earth is coming to grips with the calamitous arrival of a mysterious System, a young woman begins having vague impressions of her life in that now-dead universe. The reborn Seraphina doesn’t remember much, but one thought keeps forcing itself to the forefront of her mind: the System is sapient and purposeful.
Unfortunately, she has no idea what the System wants.
Now she’s in a race against time. Granted new powers as [Planetouched Mechanist] by the System itself, Seraphina needs to learn how to blend magic and technology, awaken her sealed memories, and above all else, figure out the System’s purpose.
If only she could be sure that her meddling will save her new home and not doom it.
[Participant in Royal Road Writathon Challenge]
Daily Updates @ 6:05 AM Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 during Daylight Savings) until further notice.
What to expect:
Project Seraphina will gradually shift from an urban fantasy setting to a sci-fi one over the course of the story.
Two best friends (and maybe more) taking on the System-Integrated World! [Note: There will be sapphic romance beginning in volume 2. Romance will be kept strictly fade to black with no harem, and romance will not be the primary focus of the story.]
Somewhere in-between the Korean ‘Dungeons & Hunters’ genre and full-collapse of contemporary society. The old social order will bend and change in response to the System’s arrival. But it will endure, at least in some capacity. A ‘Soft-Apocalypse,’ I call it.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111845/the-thieving-scholar
Participating in Writathon! Weak to strong slow burn.
As the fourth child of the king and queen, Cecil is pressured to become stronger than his brother, wield more political influence than his sister, or be more cunning than his other brother. But with an almost ten year gap between them, it is impossible to catch up.
Not wanting to be a useless son of the kingdom generally pitied by all, and specifically a disappointment to his family, he decided to make himself stand out. By pursuing a entirely different path from his siblings. Channeling energy into engraved constructs.
But when the latest in a string of assassination attempts gets Engraving heavily restricted, Cecil finds himself with only one path to the knowledge he seeks.
And that is to steal it.
Posting mostly daily at 2AM. (What can I say? The muse is a fickle mistress)
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110763/the-witch-meredith-cozy-progression-fantasy
Meredith, a witch-in-training, is spending her summer running her
Grandma’s apothecary shop in a charming riverside town. With her cat
familiar, Cici, by her side, she quickly learns that being a witch
involves far more than brewing potions and curing boils.
When Grandma leaves for vacation, Meredith takes on the challenge of
managing the bustling shop and its eclectic mix of magical and non-magical
customers. At first, all is well—until a smooth-talking devil arrives,
bringing trouble in his wake.
Soon, Meredith is swept into a whirlwind of adventure, where she must
combat cunning foes, forge surprising alliances, and prove that she’s more
than ready to step into her own as a witch.
With its charming mix of whimsy, danger, and heart, The Witch Meredith is
a spellbinding tale for readers who enjoy cozy fantasy, humor, and a touch
of the extraordinary.
[What to Expect]
🧙♀️ A cozy, chaotic, and magical summer.
🐸 A three-eyed toad, a cult of boyfriends, and a cat with too many
opinions.
🔥 Devils with charm, dragons with sass, and hags with grudges.
💫 Equal parts heartwarming and harrowing, with just the right amount of
magical nonsense.
💛 Perfect for fans of quirky witches, slow-burn adventures, and magical
shopkeeping gone awry.
Book is COMPLETE and can be found on Amazon in Ebook and softcover.
Polls @ chapters: 14 & 20!
Surprise poll @ chapter 13!
[Participant in the April 2025 Royal Road Writathon]
4 semi-sequel short stories coming out daily starting: 4/28 @ 8 AM! Poll at the end!
I’ve started a Patreon! (One whole, entire American dollar!) All proceeds go to supporting The Witch Meredith Part 2: Eclectic Boogaloo! (title subject to change)
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110876/a-world-without-villains-superhero-urban-fantasy
Writhathon April 2025 Winner!!!
Vendel “Ven” Nguvu has always dreamed of becoming a superhero (I mean who wouldn’t?). But as a frail teenager plagued by chronic illness, that dream always felt just out of reach. Heroes were strong—everything Ven was not.
Then came the Emergence. When the mysterious phenomenon strikes again, something inside Ven changes. His weak body is replaced by one brimming with power. Strength, speed, resilience—he has it all now. Embracing his new identity as the vigilante, The Rejuvenator, Ven takes to the streets, battling ruthless supervillains, as well as the most horrifying monster that the world has ever seen!
But heroism isn’t just about battles. As Ven navigates exams, newfound friendships, and strange encounters with others affected by the Emergence, he’s forced to confront deeper questions. Can he protect the people he cares about? Can he keep his two lives from colliding? And most of all—is a world without villains truly possible… or just another fantasy?
Blood, sweat, hope, and heartbreak—this is Ven, The Rejuvenator’s journey from weakness to something much greater.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/93365/an-illusion-of-mind
Arron is a student at prism academy, he’s a talented and diligent student although he is a commoner that won’t set him back, after all he is the child of fate, the one destined to save the world or be it’s end, or so the book says… Is he the hero? Or is he not? Are the gods holding essential information? Has he and the entirety of the mortal race been tricked?
Reality and consciousness is nothing but a permanent illusion. No artifact or spell may get you past its effects. A weak fragile yet impenetrable barrier between existence and non-existence. Perhaps the gods know more?
Follow Arron in his journey of studying, exploring, learning and adventuring out in a world of magic, gods, monsters and abilities.
what to expect:
-No sexual content
-there will be AI content in the form of images or pictures, the story is my own imagination and creativity (i hope you like it)
-there will be some sensitive topics that the novel will touch over and speak about.
-there will be some romance.
-no harems.
-multiple main characters.
-villainous MCs.
-English is not my first language so bear with me if there are any mistakes
-any and all criticism is appreciated.
-lots of interesting plot twists.
-lots of charater development both for the main characters and side characters.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/87600/the-greatest-sin-progression-fantasykingdom-building
And so Arascus, God of Pride, waited. He waited for his defeat as the forces of Heaven & Hell combined descended upon him. He waited as they tried to kill him. He waited as they locked him away. He waited for a thousand years in that dark prison.
Now. He was done waiting.
Please join my discord if you have any questions, or anything that you would like to talk about or be answered!:
This story takes place in a fantasy variant of our modern world with ancient Gods, with multiple differing character perspectives and excerpts at the start of each chapter. These excerpts are largely the character’s own opinions, they are not correct. Also, unless said otherwise, most characters lie to achieve their own goals. Only believe the character’s own perspectives for their own thoughts, but please do understand that everyone is biased in some way or another.
This story features progression of powers and technology, ramping up from swords to rifles into modern style of warfare and then further beyond. It is a slow-burn.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/97849/battle-royale-galaxy-project-earth
Update! John and F.O.X. are back for the April 2025 Writathon! Join them as the Xinos look to conclude their Battle Royale tournament over the 5 week duration of the event.
participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
The Xinos, a highly advanced race of synthetic machines, have just completed their current galactic cycle, and with it, comes a problem. A new emperor must be chosen for their species, and, keeping with their traditions, will be decided through a Battle Royale amongst their top warriors. In an (unfortunate) turn of events, modern-day planet Earth, just so happened to be selected by the Xinos as their upcoming battle location. While the usage of their most advanced weapon systems will be limited, the untold levels of destruction they could rage across the planet, are limitless. But, as hopeless and powerless as the humans might seem, what will happen when the advanced machines encounter one of Earth’s top players in the popular Battle Royale game, Fork Knife?
Join John Sherwood, as his life is unexpectedly drawn into a global conflict waaayyy beyond his comfort zone of streaming Fork Knife battles to his viewers across the internet. As fate would have it, John’s survival will hinge on the connection he inadvertently forms with one of the Xinos underdogs named F.O.X., as they struggle to navigate the increasingly complex (and ridiculous!) landscape Earth becomes, in Battle Royale Galaxy.
What you can expect from this story:
-> A beginning writer’s take on the science fiction genre, exploring how intelligent lifeforms, might not really be all that “intelligent” in comparison to humans.
-> Robots taking on the form of animals to compete in their Battle Royale, where they can enhance each animal’s unique traits to it’s fullest.
-> Humans and Xinos working together to survive, through the usage of a “bond” system to enhance their own capabilities.
-> Progression of weapons systems, exploring some of Earth’s early combat history, eventually reaching science fiction levels weapons of destruction.
-> Platypuses equipped with antimatter cannons, need I say more.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110911/solarpunk
A world of covered cities, holes in the daytime sky, and two orphans trying to survive.
Solarpunk is a tale of alternate history, where solar power becomes the dominant form of energy. Scientists create holes in the ozone layer, allowing for specks of black to dot the blue skies. These daytime constellations provide a greater solar yield but at a terrible cost. Cities that exist in line with these constellations must be covered by vast swathes of reflective paneling, lest the population be burned and irradiated. A city of darkness whose only purpose is to gather energy. Ruth and Ezra must try to survive in this hostile environment, even if it means breaking a few laws. Working illegally to gather power for the city’s largest gang, they get involved in a dangerous plot that could spell not only their doom, but the doom of the city itself.
participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111032/daughter-lost-a-litrpg-isekai-story
Two years ago, Morgan’s daughter went missing from her car in the middle of a tragic car accident. Paramedics arrived on the scene only moments after the accident, but nobody was able to find even a hint of her whereabouts.
Ever since that day, Morgan’s life has been on a crash course disaster. He and his wife couldn’t survive the tragedy and split apart, and the man spent his days searching for any hint his daughter was out there somewhere, without success.
Two years after the accident, even Morgan had given up. A sad, broken man, he spends his nights drinking to drive away the nightmares, and the days working dead end jobs just to survive. Until one morning, he wakes up in a new bed, and can’t understand anything the people who helped him are saying.
But something gives him a hint. A little glimmer of hope. If he is here, then just maybe his daughter is too?
Join Morgan as he tests the limits of a system that offers him the power to save his daughter, but stretches his humanity at the limits to do so. How much power can a man grasp when sufficiently motivated, and what lines will he cross to save the only thing that matters?
New Chapters posted Monday through Friday.
This story has: Numbers going up! A new world! Heavy Prose and a father struggling through hell to find his daughter!
https://royalroad.com/fiction/108080/the-lord-of-the-seas
“Dying in the ring was supposed to be his grand exit. A warrior’s death. But instead, it became his second chance.”
Julien Fronterra had everything—fame, legacy, and a shot at immortality in the world of combat sports. But in his moment of triumph, his body betrayed him. As his vision faded and regret swallowed him whole, he made one final plea—to live again, to find his own people, to carve out a life worth more than just titles.
The gods listened.
Now reborn in Hireath, a world of magic, war, and gods, he is no longer just a man—he is Lukas Drakos, a Dragon, one of the last descendants of a nearly extinct race. He sets out on a journey not for revenge, but for freedom—to break the chains binding his kin and challenge the very god who seeks to control this world.
This is not just a battle for survival. This is a fight for **his people, his future, and his soul.
He will not let this second chance go to waste.**
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111706/the-me-that-loves-you
Some spells don’t need magic. Just the wrong girl at the wrong time.
Lena didn’t come to make friends. She came to disappear.
A fresh start, a new school, where no one knows her name—until she meets Umire.
Umire is perfect. Distant. Beautiful. Worshipped from afar. And yet, she notices Lena. Sees her. Wants her.
At first, it feels like a dream—Umire’s kindness and magnetic presence pulling Lena closer. But behind the porcelain smile, something darker stirs.
An emptiness, hungry and consuming, clings to Umire threatening to swallow Lena whole. And maybe… Lena doesn’t want to escape it…If waking up means being alone again…does she even want to?
Because being loved by Umire feels like drowning in a comforting lie too beautiful to question.
Two broken girls, one impossible bond. A love that might save them—or ruin them completely.
How far can it stretch before it snaps?
How far can a broken girl run before she loses herself to someone even more lost?
Updates daily.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111471/sky-island-core
After dying in an accident while performing field research, a senior archaeologist is transported to a fantasy world and reborn as a new dungeon core on an ancient sky island. Struggling to figure out how to live as dungeon with a novel set of challenges, he progresses his new dungeon by expanding through archaeological levels of his new home. Periods of dungeon engineering and archaeological exploration are interspersed with interactions with a variety of visitors - starting with an invading ground squirrel and ranging up to the dragon that currently dominates the island, representatives of the Adventuring Guild, and the Church of the God of All Dungeons. At the same time, he is learning about the previous occupants of the sky island, his new world more generally, and teasing out hints about his divinely-appointed mission.
This is a fairly slow growth progression story with episodes of exploration and combat with a focus on world-building and character development/dungeon engineering. There is, in the current plan, no sex or romance, limited violence/gore, and some minimal swearing.
**This story is a first effort by a new writer and a participant in the Spring 2025 Royal Road Writathon. You have been warned. **
Cover art is temporary, and I apologize for the low-resolution, AI-generated art involved.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/107218/the-protectors-rising-from-ashes-progression-fantasy
**Mark your stars: New chapters every Wednesday & Saturday.
In a universe of eight worlds, power is everything. Without it, you are nothing.**
Magic crackles. Ancient forces stir. Elemental beings wield destruction with a thought.
Five outcasts.
A vampire, unworthy of his coven’s name.
The faltering witch, betrayed by her own spells.
Dragonborn blood, bound in a human shell.
A half-shifted wolf, scorned by his pack.
The fae girl, lost without her magic.
And a powerless human, the key to their survival, caught in the storm.
Mocked. Dismissed. Forgotten, until Eclipse Heart chose them.
The world sees weakness. The prophecy demands warriors. The shadows see opportunity.
As enemy realms descend in waves of fire and fury, survival becomes their only truth. One battle follows another—each more brutal, more impossible than the last. The world throws everything it has to break them. But in the fire and ruin, something stirs. Not just strength, awakening. They begin to see the truth: they aren’t less than others.
They are more.
Amid the chaos, they uncover abilities unlike anything the realms have seen, powers no one else possesses, born from struggle, shaped by pain, and refined through hardship. They are no longer bound by the legacies that failed them.
And the world begins to see it. Not outcasts. Not heirs.
Protectors.
Doubt them if you must—but give their story a chance.
You might just believe in them, too.
What to Expect:
# Slow-burn, meaningful growth arcs.
# Underdogs rising against the odds.
# A rich world with diverse races and lore.
# High-stakes conflicts beyond just the self.
# Found family bonds at the core.
# No instant power-ups or OP protagonists.
# No harem, no romance focus.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/113845/where-theres-smoke-theres-fire
Ash wakes up in a dark fantasy world where he makes friends enemies and everything in-between, with the help of his TOOL system he learns to navigate this new world full of wonderous magics and dangerous creatures.
on the other side of the continent Aristocrat Drystan learns that to make his mark and for the betterment of society some dark deeds must be allowed but how much cam quickly become too much, when does a benevolent dictator become a despot
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111336/soulblade-chronicles
[Writathon Participant]
I’ll write a proper synopsis later! The one below is just a passage of the Prologue!
Why am I here…where there was no sun.
My vision was limited…but I felt the darkness around me.
I raised my hand…I possessed a transparent gray form…strange?… And that was all.
I felt nothing…no, rather, all I felt was emptiness.
And there was nothing for me except my eyes.
I rose from my place and began to walk…alone…without direction.
The things my eyes saw held little meaning.
The things my eyes did not see ceased to exist.
And so… I walked, and walked, and walked…until I felt something -
disappointment.
Strange..?
I continued walking in the empty icy world, unaffected by its harshness…until I remembered something - my disappointment.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/104858/storms-of-ataraxy-progression-litrpg
The world toiled thoughtlessly along its cyclically monotonous ways as it had for recorded history, when its efforts and advancements one day met the requisites for integration with the multiverse, opening the door for them and all their new planetary neighbors to the reality hidden behind their own.
Tom was no exception to the habitually uniform nature of the world and it’s inhabitants before their integration, apart from an eager infatuation for martial arts and meditation. He finds himself forced into a qualification tournament of the most naturally gifted human beings deemed by the ubiquitous ‘System’ for all of the multiverse to see, in hopes to impress one of the plethora of Gods that control the hierarchy of the multiverse.
After reaching the top 10 in a Tournament of his planets most gifted warriors, Tom was selected as the Chosen of one the most feared and revered God’s in the multiverse. Tom and his friends are then thrusted back onto their planet, undergoing a global Tutorial introducing beasts and humans alike to the many laws of the multiverse. There they are tasked with nurturing a budding faction stemming from a humble beach settlement. They, along with allies accrued throughout their adventures must navigate their magically malicious new world and its many diverse biomes and creatures, as well as their power hungry fellow man if they hope to enact a stable global faction before the end of their planets Tutorial.
Release Schedule:
1 chapter a day
3 days a week: Monday/Wednesday/Friday
Time: TBD, sorry I’m still playing with release times. Will have a set release time pinned as soon as possible.
The synopsis will only reflect relevant arc information, and will be updated accordingly. This is my very first novel, so any and all feedback is MORE than encouraged. I carry zero intention to stop with Tom’s story anytime soon, and will be releasing regardless. That being said, every reads absolutely appreciated from the bottom of my lil’ heart.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111241/command-zero
Captain Zero was never meant to command a starship. His crew—just as unprepared as he is—stumbles from one catastrophe to the next, turning every mission into a test of survival. Diplomacy collapses into conflict, with allies becoming enemies at the slightest misstep. Their navigation systems fail at the worst possible moments, sending them hurtling toward black holes and uncharted dangers. Every mission is a battle against the odds, where luck is their only ally, and failure is always just one mistake away. In the unforgiving depths of space, survival demands more than hope—it requires a leader who can rise above the chaos… before it consumes them all.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111417/data-magic-progression-fantasy-isekai-weak-to
William Shard was on the verge of cracking Wall Street’s code. His revolutionary algorithm promised perfect stock predictions, until activating the final sequence triggered a catastrophic surge, tearing him from reality. He awakens in Aver, a world of magic where humans, elves and a dragon battle against a necromantic Dark Lord and his undead legions. Stranded without his tech, William discovers his analytical mind has unlocked a unique power, a ‘System’ interface overlaying reality, revealing stats, probabilities, and exploitable patterns invisible to others.
Swords and sorcery now rule, but William’s greatest weapon remains his mind. Can he leverage his unique System to optimize magic, predict enemy movements, and find glitches in the Dark Lord’s plans? To survive, and perhaps even thrive, in this brutal new world, William must level up his strange abilities, forge unlikely alliances, and prove that even against ancient magic, data can be the ultimate power.
What to Expect:
- A slower-paced beginning
- Long progression fantasy story, growth will be slow and steady
- Isekai, Weak to Strong, with focus on using his intellect and data
analysis to solve problems
- Unique data magic system (introduced in chapter 23)
- LitRPG with stats and growth (introduced in chapter 34)
- High Fantasy - elves, dragons, magic
- Note: Substantial rewrite to address earlier feedback,
while overall plot remains the same, there will be significant amount of
changes
Schedule - 1 chapter / day
Front cover made using AI
https://royalroad.com/fiction/112821/the-lies-we-choose-how-to-survive-in-a-world-of
We all lie—and every lie demands a price.
Each falsehood shapes our fate and echoes through the lives of others.
Eventually, you must pay for all your lies.
So, what’s the price of lying and refusing to become a hero?
…
Harv Livar is a promising smith apprentice who’s just about to complete his education and start a new life. But neither his past nor the state of the world will let it happen peacefully. Harv will have to learn a lot and find his place in this huge and violent world of magic.
…
Special thanks to my longtime Editor/Proofreader/Supporter @Cereal On Toast
https://royalroad.com/fiction/97694/world-undefined
Deep within the hidden layers of our world lies another realm—a place where logic unravels and the extraordinary becomes commonplace. In this strange land, the sky is not merely a vast expanse above; it is an ocean, shimmering with an otherworldly glow. Below, the ground forms a colossal downward chasm, filled with rich, dark soil that nurtures towering trees, their canopies providing cool shade for the myriad creatures that inhabit this enchanting yet perilous environment.
As twilight descends, the air is alive with the sounds of rustling leaves and the distant calls of unseen animals. The Iorphians, skilled hunters who dwell high among the branches, navigate this world with grace, their keen senses attuned to the dangers that lurk in the shadows. Yet, despite their remarkable abilities, the Iorphians have never glimpsed the blue sky, for the towering trees obscure it, and the ascent toward the surface is strictly forbidden.
The Iorphians face a dire threat from a fearsome creature known as the Thalavas, a beast that has ravaged their villages since ancient times. This relentless menace has decimated their numbers, pushing them to the brink of extinction. Now, they must confront a pivotal question: will they discover a way to defeat the Thalavas, or will they be forced to ascend into the unknown?
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111212/dreaming-blood-shadow
In a world where nightmares are made flesh, a half-human vampire struggles to find a place for herself.
participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
The cover image is an edited stock photo, posed for by a model, used for illustrative purposes only.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110990/this-young-master-just-wants-to-go-home
Ethan was never aiming to be a hero. After his awakening he had come to terms with just being a D-rank hunter scraping by in a world where rifts spit out monsters and riches in equal measure. But when a raid goes sideways, he finds himself trapped on a cultivation planet, surrounded by arrogant young masters, ancient sects, and people who think duels to the death are a perfectly reasonable way to settle disputes.
To make matters worse, a mysterious system starts handing out quests with one promise: complete them, or never return home. Now, Ethan is stuck playing along, dodging power-hungry cultivators, and somehow gaining a reputation he never wanted. Everyone thinks he’s some hidden genius, but he knows the truth—it’s all the stupid systems fault!
He didn’t sign up for this. He doesn’t care about immortality, grand daos, or face-slapping arrogant nobles. He just wants to go home. But with each quest dragging him deeper into this world’s power struggles, escape might not be as simple as he hoped.
The story will start off reasonably grimdark, but I plan for it to be more of an easy read once everything is established. Let me know what you think!
https://royalroad.com/fiction/85547/frostbound-litrpg-apocalypse
Everyone dreams of gaining magical powers at some point in their lives, be it flying through the air or throwing fireballs from their hands. When the time finally comes, and mana arrives on Earth, it’s not all its cracked up to be.
Transported into a tutorial with his family, Christopher has to fight to survive while trying to keep his family alive. After three grueling months inside a tutorial where tragedy and death seem to follow him around, Chris struggles for power and the chance for revenge.
When the survivors return to a changed Earth, conflicts arise. Various players vie for power and to expand their influence, while Chris tries to carve out a place for himself and the rest of his family free from any more conflict.
Others aren’t so keen on sharing what they think should be theirs.
Current Release Schedule is one chapter every weekday (5 days a week) at 4 PM EST.
Inspired by the amazing stories of Primal Hunter, Path of Ascension, Unchosen Champion, and Path of Dragons.
## Dungeons & Grandma's
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/111632/dungeons-grandmas](https://royalroad.com/fiction/111632/dungeons-grandmas)
**A dungeon is dying. Twisted by grief, corrupted by meaningless violence, and days away from collapse.** Enter Grandma Eileen, retired, and widowed.*Avg. 2800+ Word Chapters | 3 x Week*
Where others loot, Eileen listens. Where others slay, Eileen rescues. And the dungeon core? It starts to listen back. But something ancient watches from the dark. Something that fears the one thing it can’t corrupt. The medicine of kindness.
**Dungeons & Grandma's** is a heartwarming GameLit about emotional damage, eldritch grief, and the quiet magic of kindness. Expect monster hugs, sentient furniture, and a dungeon that just wants to feel safe for once.
**What to Expect:**
Dungeon Core, but slice of life
Emotional systems blending cultivation and kindness
Cozy, folksy, and occasionally tear jerking
If you’re here for soft dread, warm tea, and a grandmother striding into sacred catastrophe.
Then you'll feel right at home with Grandma!
**Update Schedule:**
Every Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
## The Fallen One
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/111468/the-fallen-one](https://royalroad.com/fiction/111468/the-fallen-one)
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM TFO:
A very very long, slow burn novel with attention towards each and every character, plot, power system and MC.
Heavily focused on World Building and Lore exploration with a familiar power system with increasing complexity as the story progresses.
An original work with no harem, system or reincarnation.
1-2 chapters per day (Around 1-1.5k words per chp) until the end of Volume 1.
For a thousand years, the Empire of Verdun has ruled in peace and prosperity, rising from the ashes of the Great War to become the strongest force the world has ever known. But history has a way of circling back—and now, something ancient, something long buried, is beginning to stir. Forgotten secrets are resurfacing. Strange forces are gathering in the shadows. And the empire’s golden age may soon come crashing down. In the midst of this looming storm, a boy awakens in a desolate forest—alone, wounded, and with no memory of who he is. He has no name, no past to cling to—only questions that lead to more mysteries. Taken in by strangers, he begins to piece together a world on the brink of change: rulers tightening their grip, unrest brewing in the outer provinces, and whispers of powers that defy even the empire’s might. But the boy is different. Something in him doesn’t belong to this era. Something ancient moves beneath his skin—something the world has forgotten, but will soon remember. As rebellion simmers and old powers reawaken, the nameless boy stands at the heart of it all. His fate, and the fate of Verdun, are bound together. He must uncover the truth of who he is... before the empire’s final hour strikes. One thing is certain—the world of Verdun will never be the same again. And neither will he.
## Emyriddia - The Great World
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/109828/emyriddia-the-great-world](https://royalroad.com/fiction/109828/emyriddia-the-great-world)
Suna finds herself to be the last person alive in her world. But a suspicious man offers to save her from her dying world. Will finding peace be so simple?
## Forged Blade (Blades of Tesharen 1)
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/108493/forged-blade-blades-of-tesharen-1](https://royalroad.com/fiction/108493/forged-blade-blades-of-tesharen-1)
*The most dangerous thing in this world isn’t demons. It’s the humans who own them.*
I wasn’t forced into chains. I walked into them willingly.
For years, I was a ghost in the demon realm—an assassin, untouchable, feared. But power there meant nothing here. The human realm has different rules, and the only way in was through submission. So I let them collar me. I let them shape me into a weapon they thought they could control.
Now, I fight in their arenas, a spectacle for their amusement. I let them think they own me. Let them think I’ve broken. But power isn’t about strength—it’s about control. And I am done being controlled.
One brother keeps a tight leash on my darkness. The other wants to see what happens when it burns the world down. I don’t know which is more dangerous.
There are ways to win a game where you're the one being played. And I’m about to prove it.
🔥 **A dark fantasy full of power struggles, slow-burn tension, and morally gray characters. Featuring a complex love triangle, BDSM-positive relationships, ace-spectrum representation, and the question: How much of yourself are you willing to sacrifice to win?**
⚠ **Content warnings apply.** This book contains themes of captivity, power imbalances, and violence.
## Corpsecreator
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/110442/corpsecreator](https://royalroad.com/fiction/110442/corpsecreator)
Lodur was an orphan who lived in a bell tower. For years he has been the target of bullying and chicken attacks in his little village. He has been attacked by birds, bitten by fish, and spit on by old women, safe to say everyone avoided him. He wasn’t ugly or disgusting per say, just very unattractive to anything that breathes or has a heartbeat.
On the day of his begrudging priesthood ceremony, he accidentally burns the altar and incinerates the holy relics they had. Now he’s considered a heretic for his crimes and cursed by his god. Now everything he touches becomes a corpse instead.
He meets a thief and a witch who all have problems of their own. Will they survive encounters with overly zealous cultists, a corrupt pope, vampires, ancient ghost wizards, and cannibalistic fairies?
Can they survive this world that doesn’t accept them or will they perish under the blade of those who hunt them down?
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Art used is free to use.
Here are some of the sources:
https://www.pixiv.net/en/users/5887541
## A Rise of the Cursed and the Sword of Avalon
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/115388/a-rise-of-the-cursed-and-the-sword-of-avalon](https://royalroad.com/fiction/115388/a-rise-of-the-cursed-and-the-sword-of-avalon)
Albion Bell has spent his life haunted by the fire that destroyed his childhood home and stole his father from him. Raised between foster homes and shadows, he believes the past is buried, until a violent rift tears open between worlds and drags him into a shattered Avalon, where myths bleed and history is a living weapon.
In Avalon, Albion discovers he is the last scion of the Pendragon line, a bloodline long thought extinguished after centuries of betrayal, war, and sorrow. Bound by ancient magic to the legendary Excalibur, Albion struggles against the crushing expectations of a broken world desperate for salvation. Torn between loyalty to friends and distrust of the powerful figures who claim to guide him, Albion must navigate a kingdom plagued by civil war, corrupted magic, and conspiracies older than the myths themselves.
His reluctant allies include Winston, a stoic mentor scarred by his own losses; Adele, the enigmatic heir to a fractured Camelot; and Becca, a once-trusted companion whose resurrection hides dangerous secrets. As Albion searches for his missing mother and discovers a sigil linked his family legacy—he is stalked by the manipulations of the Celeste Empire and the demonic forces unleashed by Avalon’s collapse.
In a desperate confrontation, Albion after accepting his Pendragon birthright, faces the harrowing choice between becoming the hero Avalon demands or forging a new path that could doom both worlds. As the lines between past and present, love and betrayal blur, he must decide whether legacy is a chain to bear, or a sword to break. In a land where memory itself can be weaponized, Albion’s greatest battle will not be against the monsters without, but the ghosts within.
## Rimelion: The Exploiter
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/30219/rimelion-the-exploiter](https://royalroad.com/fiction/30219/rimelion-the-exploiter)
What *is* reality? I was John, now Charlie, a woman with a VR game tester’s cunning and a professional whiskey enthusiast’s attitude. But then AIs have risen, and my job evaporated faster than last night’s drink.
Just when I hit rock bottom, this punk kid, barely old enough to shave, dropped a bombshell: “Reality’s just a simulation.” Sure, buddy. I laughed it off.
Until I woke up *twenty years in the past*.
Now, thanks to a hacking mishap, I’m a regular girl in reality, with a debt and an attitude, navigating *Rimelion*, the VR game I once mastered, as Charlie, an elven priestess with more than a few tricks up her sleeve.
*Seriously though, fighting in high heels?*
Will I claw my way up the nobility ladder? Dominate the rankings? Outwit the government and their plans to exploit us all? *Maybe.* But something’s off.
People claim the game is real. Feels *too* real. My memories don’t line up. Simulation? Reality? The lines are a blur, and I’m stuck in the middle.
If I want to stop a dystopian future, I’ll need allies, both in-game and out. Oh, and avoid ticking off the AIs hunting me for bending the rules.
Survival’s a long shot, but I was never one to play fair anyway.
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[Participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge]
What to expect:
- **Light LitRPG story** with an emphasis on strategy and world-building
- **First-person perspective** (and occasional close third POVs)
- **Reader-Inspired** characters
- **A witty protagonist** with a conversational sarcastic, humorous and often self-deprecating voice
- **A sci-fi world with mysteries** sprinkled with fantasy elements
- **A rich game world** **(which may or may not be real)** with kingdoms, rules, exploits, and challenges
- **Supporting characters** with personal goals
Schedule:
Starting with [Book 3]: Three times a week (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday)
## Card mage
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/112066/card-mage](https://royalroad.com/fiction/112066/card-mage)
**Synopsis:**
Magic had always been **a** passion for many. Kids **would** always **have sparks** in their eyes, seeing people able to cast fire from their hands **or** throw thunder from a single thought. However, this era ended several years ago **—but magic didn’t disappear**. Under the first Arc Mage, Donatello, it simply changed form—from raw to **something more... card-like**, as they say.
Kairo is passionate about card magic, eager to learn all **its** secrets. But his curiosity and rigid moral compass **are setting him up** for a rough ride in the Card Mage Police. **Little does he know** that a single train encounter will shape **the** world in ways he never imagined.
Now, Kairo must dive into **dangerous** missions, fighting **continuously** stronger opponents, forging **unthinkable** alliances, and **discovering** unimaginable mysteries about **his** world—all while trying to keep it in one piece.
**Is the present worth living without a future?** Kairo **would have never asked such a question—until he discovered what Donatello had done.** Will **he** survive the greatest Arch Mage of **his** time and rewrite history? Dive into **the** world of **Card Mages** to find out.
## The Tales of Tikum Kadlum
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/113378/the-tales-of-tikum-kadlum](https://royalroad.com/fiction/113378/the-tales-of-tikum-kadlum)
In the islands of Vijayas, magic and monsters abound. Here, victory does not come to the strong, nor to the swift, but only to the sly. And Tikum "The Black Dog" Kadlum might just be the craftiest of them all.
A former timawa and all-time scoundrel, the man himself is no stranger to the arcane and the mysterious things hidden in the Great Archipelago. He's been through it all, betraying and scamming his way from one adventurous caper to the next. Now, he just wants to return to his hometown with his daughter, Ukok, and live a peaceful life. But things are about to change when the Black Dog starts a cat and mouse chase against Amburukay, the queen of the manghihiwit...
Follow Tikum and Ukok journey through the lands of Vijayas and avoid the clutches of a sorceress with a grudge to settle, steal from a powerful babaylan and her bagani sister, slay hungry monsters, fight against bandits, outsmart a cunning foe, escape from a few killers here and there. And perhaps, defeat someone as strong as a demi-god.
AUTHOR'S NOTE:
This novel is a mash-up of sword and sorcery and dark fantasy set in the Pre-Hispanic / Pre-Colonial times of the Philippines long before THE SONGS OF STRIFE story. With excerpts from A Study of Our Baganis by Lamberto Aguilar
Disclaimer:
Some names used in the story are taken from the Suguidanon Epics of Ilo Ilo and Panay. But they are, in no way, accurate representation of the actual characters of the epic chants. If you like to read short stories with overarching arcs this one is for you!
## Super Soldier in Another World
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/56104/super-soldier-in-another-world](https://royalroad.com/fiction/56104/super-soldier-in-another-world)
Hoplite Thirty-Seven had thought he was going to die, that his long career of serving Terna and the Eighth Arm had come to an end after the antimatter bomb had detonated... Yet that had not been the case. Instead, he had ended up on a back-water world where nothing made sense.
Magic wasn't supposed to be real, neither were elves or other fantasy creatures... yet here on Ahkoolis, that was reality.
## Immortality Starts With Investment [XIANXIA LITRPG]
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/109082/immortality-starts-with-investment-xianxia-litrpg](https://royalroad.com/fiction/109082/immortality-starts-with-investment-xianxia-litrpg)
A lost soul from Earth crossed over to a cultivation world, and his new identity was a member of a small Qi Refining family. The original owner not only had poor cultivation talent but was also a simp, giving all his resources to a female cultivator. Fortunately, he now has a system that, as long as he gives gifts to the female cultivator, will return tenfold, a hundredfold, or even thousands of times the value to him. Alright, Ye Chen would never admit he was a simp; he was just making an investment!
## Program Zero
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/103303/program-zero](https://royalroad.com/fiction/103303/program-zero)
In the bustling metropolis of Tokyo, college student Suzuki Kenji is just trying to navigate the trials of adulthood—balancing exams, a job and newfound independence. However, his world is turned upside down when he encounters a group of cloaked figures, calling themselves Chasers— superpowered champions of humanity powered by nanotech—who wage war against unidentified monsters that prowl the shadows.
As Kenji finds himself entangled in this brutal struggle, he discovers that he possesses extraordinary abilities that could tilt the delicate balance of power between the competing Chaser factions. But with these gifts comes danger, as rival Chasers grow wary of his potential. Kenji quickly learns that he is viewed as more of a threat than the monsters themselves, and will attract relentless attempts on his life from those sworn to protect humanity.
Kenji's journey takes him down a path of not only mastering his uncharted powers but also a quest to unravel the secret of his extraordinary lineage. In a world where the lines between hero and monster blur and every step could be his last, he must determine whether he'll be just a pawn in this age-old battle, or if he has what it takes to flip the board.
“Program Zero” weaves a tale of courage, acceptance, and the quest for identity amid chaos. It begs the question: "Are monsters born, or made?"
Releases every Monday and Friday, 4:30PM CST
## Critical Thinker Conquers Xianxia
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/112056/critical-thinker-conquers-xianxia](https://royalroad.com/fiction/112056/critical-thinker-conquers-xianxia)
Lin Qi-Fan was born with Twin souls, a condition which everyone except himself did not notice due to his overshadowing legendary attributes and physique. That second soul, was in fact, the soul of an intellectual from our Earth that stumbled upon the world of Xianxia through mysterious means. The man, named Zhuo Yi-Fan learned their language and re-developed the muscle memory in his body and helped Qi-Fan in his childhood in Logical, Philosophical and Academic tasks. However he was given full authority over the body after the unfortunate and premature death of his 'room'-mate.
Now he has gained favour of a half-human half-divine golden dragon of the Immortal realm after grafting to him black dragon hands of his Ancestor—to help in his ambitions of dominating the second Great Realms' war.
## The Blade Of Steel
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/112457/the-blade-of-steel](https://royalroad.com/fiction/112457/the-blade-of-steel)
In the fractured kingdom of Thaiyocuria, where ancient alliances lie in ruin and war-hungry empires press against weakening borders, one princess dares to reforge what time and pride have broken.
Ria, heir to the House of Ravens, has endured trauma, political isolation, and the heavy burden of duty—but she refuses to be a pawn. With the echoes of war on the horizon, she makes a bold move: unite the Old Four Kingdoms—Wolves, Dragons, Serpents, and Ravens—into one alliance strong enough to withstand the coming storm. But in doing so, she draws both admiration and ire, especially from the proud and powerful House of Dragons.
As tensions rise in the council chambers, so too does an emotion far more dangerous than politics—forbidden desire. Her sworn knight, Alexander, is bound to protect her, not love her. But in the quiet moments between strategy and ceremony, their restraint begins to fray.
Old secrets stir. Betrayals take root. And as foreign envoys arrive under the guise of diplomacy, Ria must decide if her heart has room for both peace and passion—or if one will have to be sacrificed for the other.
A tale of power, love, and resilience, The Blade of steel is a sweeping political fantasy where romance and duty clash beneath the banners of long-forgotten kingdoms, and a single woman’s will might be the key to saving—or destroying—the realm.
[participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge]
## The Eden - A New World
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/113708/the-eden-a-new-world](https://royalroad.com/fiction/113708/the-eden-a-new-world)
When Earth is shattered by an asteroid, humanity flees to Edena, a new world that promises hope and balance. They build radiant cities, craft technology that harmonizes with nature, and shape a civilization free from death.
But within that harmony, power begins to grow in silence. Edena slowly transforms into a replica of the old world, one of control, manipulation, and disparity.
Kirana, a survivor from the ruins of Earth, rises to defy Edena's quiet domination. On the other side, Auren Deyron, a young educator, chooses a quieter path, to awaken a new generation.
As whispers of resistance begin to stir underground, a profound question emerges:
Is this new civilization truly a new hope? Or just the old world... behind a more beautiful mask?
**The Eden** is a story of humanity, nature, and choice. Of a revolution that grows in silence. And of what it truly means to belong to a world.
## The Last Sin [A High Fantasy Spy Thriller]
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/105008/the-last-sin-a-high-fantasy-spy-thriller](https://royalroad.com/fiction/105008/the-last-sin-a-high-fantasy-spy-thriller)
**[April 2025 Writathon Winner]**
**An unsuspecting orphan was given a choice: a short life or a long death. Jacob chose death.**
Jacob was an orphan living on the streets when hunters targeted him and his friends. He is saved by a woman named Sin and begins a journey to master her unique style of martial arts, magic and spycraft. Under her tutelage, he excels until a mysterious fire destroys his new home, leaving him the main suspect for the crime. To keep his freedom, Jacob joins a group of veteran adventurers to lift a curse poisoning the land. Unfortunately, this quest puts them in the middle of a century-long conflict between their homeland and their homeland's greatest enemy. When Jacob uncovers a conspiracy that threatens both nations, he must face off against his former master, end the century-long war and use every trick he has ever learned to stay one step ahead of his enemies.
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What to Expect:
A High Fantasy Spy Thriller: The Last Sin is a conventional fantasy story with light progression elements. Tropes from spy thrillers are incorporated, so expect mystery, intrigue and betrayal.
Unique Magic Systems: Magic works differently in the Abyssal Lands. As the series progresses, you will be introduced to the world's three distinct magic systems.
An Actual Anti-Hero: It takes a while for Jacob to come into his own as a hero. He starts off pragmatic and self-interested. His time with Sin brings out the worst in him.
Every Fight Scene a Story: Fight scenes are choreographed in detail, drawing inspiration from real-life armed and unarmed martial arts.
Dialogue Heavy: The Last Sin is written in the first person point of view. You learn about the world as Jacob does, and our point of view as readers is shaped by his biases for better or worse.
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**Check out my interview with Saga Scribe: [HERE](https://sagascribe.beehiiv.com/p/justycewrites-interview-the-last-sin-fantasy-spy-thriller)**
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**Release Schedule:**
Daily releases until the end of "The Cursed Lands" Arc (April 30, 2025). Two releases a week (T/Th) for the "The Money Trail". Double drops when a chapter is less than 1,000 words.
At least one month of advance chapters available on [Patreon.](patreon.com/JustyceWrites)
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**Lore of the Last Sin:**
A short story series that dives into the history of the setting.
[Lore of the Last Sin](https://www.reddit.com/r/HFY/comments/1iur2iv/lore_of_the_last_sin_part_1_of_5/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)
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Special shout-out to [Immersive Ink](https://discord.gg/h2sKVfAruu), one of the best author communities on Discord!
## Jurassic Bawk
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/106787/jurassic-bawk](https://royalroad.com/fiction/106787/jurassic-bawk)
The Gathering of Organic Deities (GOD) has decreed the implementation of a System designed to end humanity's overwhelming dominance over life on Earth. Grimfalk, the deity of dinosaurs classified as theropods, is determined to take full advantage of this opportunity. But there's a problem: therapods are extinct, and so he must turn to the dinosaur's closest living relative to find his Champion.
*What to expect:*
*Updates MWF*
*Strong but not OP MC*
*Dumb to Smart MC*
*LITRPG with light cultivation elements*
*System Integrates in Chapter 2*
*No swearing*
*No romance*
*Occasional gore*
Participant in the April 2025 Writathon!
## The Seventh Vampire Disciple (Reincarnating His Sacrificed Mate)
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/107036/the-seventh-vampire-disciple-reincarnating-his](https://royalroad.com/fiction/107036/the-seventh-vampire-disciple-reincarnating-his)
A Millennium years ago, there was a rift between the vampires and the human world, invoking a war that caused lots of beings to lose their lives. The war was eventually won by the humans, which infuriated the vampires.
Out of anger, a curse was placed on the humans by the high priestess of the vampires. Every 300 years, a child will be born into the human world, bearing a mark of curse. To the humans, these children are special, but to the vampires, they are sacrificial lambs that need to be slain and offered to their goddess. They are called the lilies.
Lazarus, a very powerful vampire filled with power and strength to kill, was ordained to become the seventh disciple, to serve the seventh king of the Vampic fall. How shocking will it be when being sent on a mission to sacrifice one of the lilies who turned out to be his mate?
Meet Megan, a crazy Rap artist who does not believe in fantasies. What will be her fate when she finds out about being not just a mate to a ruthless vampire but also a lamb to be offered as a sacrifice to the blood goddess?
What will happen if these two different worlds collide to fight off the curse of a thousand years?
## Crimson Stride
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/111511/crimson-stride](https://royalroad.com/fiction/111511/crimson-stride)
A spin-off story based on **Demon's Reign**. This is a prequel, you don't have to read the original to enjoy this.
He who will one day become a monster strong enough to watch the world tremble in his wake is still but a child. Then, what events led this child to become a monster in the first place? A tragedy follows, for this monster is much more human than he appears at first glance.
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***Crimson Stride*** is a postapocalyptic story set in a fractured world dominated by sprawling cityscapes, remnants of cataclysmic destruction, and the unrelenting struggle for survival. The story follows Michael Mercer, a son of a powerful family of contractors.
Journey together with Michael as he explores the harsh unforgiving world of Demon's reign. Every tragedy will change him, every love will challenge his resolve, and every pain will make him that much more accustomed to suffering.
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This is a **slow burn** story. Many things will happen but not all of them will be to your liking. Heavily inspired by Neuromancer, Heart of Darkness, No longer human.
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Currently posting whenever I finish a chapter, this is a Writathon story.
## Gunner in a World of Magic: A Progression Fantasy LitRPG
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/110915/gunner-in-a-world-of-magic-a-progression-fantasy](https://royalroad.com/fiction/110915/gunner-in-a-world-of-magic-a-progression-fantasy)
**Being ‘Plain Vanilla’ in a world that loves ‘Dark Truffle’ means you’re royally screwed!**
Cryptically being isekai-ed into a world of swords, magic, and mysteries was the last of Luke Raynott’s worries. The moment he had witnessed the abysmally low numbers in his ‘status window’, his instincts started jingling like bells in a Christmas Carnival.
That wasn’t the last of it, as he ended up getting the ‘Gunner’ class, a class with close to no practical usage in this world that depended on magic.
Will Luke be able to survive through the adversities and become stronger? Or will he become one of the cannon fodders of this erratically puzzling world?
Will he ever find out the reason behind his unannounced transmigration? Or will it all get blamed on the almighty truck-kun?
Join Luke’s not-so-average life in a world where an ant can be bigger than an elephant, and a whale can be the go-to Pokemo– beast for traveling in the sea.
**Watch the tale of a ‘Pew Pew’ guy in a world full of ‘Abracadabra’.**
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This story has the following sub-tags:
Slice Of Life | Crafting | Dungeons | Academy | Weak to Super Strong
## The Path To Strength Is Lonely. ( ISEKAI, CULTIVATION BASED PROGRESSION,HERO/ANTIHERO)
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/108182/the-path-to-strength-is-lonely-isekai-cultivation](https://royalroad.com/fiction/108182/the-path-to-strength-is-lonely-isekai-cultivation)
DAILY UPDATES, I MISS A DAY YOU GET 3 CHAPTERS TILL THE END OF BOOK 1.
Finished Book 2 Currently working on book 3
CURRENTLY REWRITING THE EARLY CHAPTER CHAPTERS 1-10
Chapter 1-5 Rewrite completed
In a world where strength dictates fate, De-Reece walks a lonely path. Once an ordinary young man from London, his life was torn apart the moment he and his brothers discovered ancient artifacts—a ring each for them, and a dragon-shaped pendant for De.
The world twisted, reality fractured, and in an instant, they were transported to a foreign realm governed by martial might and spiritual cultivation. But the journey began with loss. Separated from his brothers upon their arrival, De found himself alone, an outsider in a land where the strong ascend and the weak are left behind.
With only the mysterious pendant and a burning resolve, he must navigate the unforgiving world of cultivation—where every step forward demands sacrifice, and secrets lurk behind every shadow.
De-Reece's struggle to grow stronger becomes entangled with forces both ancient and dangerous.
Yet, his goal remains steadfast: to forge his own path, uncover the truth behind the artifacts, and find his missing brothers—no matter the cost.
For in this world, the path to strength is not only arduous—it is utterly, relentlessly lonely.
## The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Dumb Stupid Rats
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/110348/the-best-laid-plans-of-mice-and-dumb-stupid-rats](https://royalroad.com/fiction/110348/the-best-laid-plans-of-mice-and-dumb-stupid-rats)
The World of Miter needs a TRUE HERO. They got a lazy bum instead. This is infuriating for everyone involved.
Forget the Demon King, or whatever it is these nutjobs want him for, Rhett's willpower is strictly reserved for conniving his way out of a hard day's work instead.
Is this rodent's utter disdain for labor enough to survive Meat Elves, House Smashing Orcs, and worst of all, Gainful Employment?
Faced with a truly mad world, and armed with nothing but an indomitably lazy will and shenanigans galore, this dumb stupid rat will nap and eat cheap junk food in a little hole in the wall or die trying.
## New Race: Humans [System Apocalypse/Progression Fantasy]
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/111359/new-race-humans-system-apocalypseprogression-fantasy](https://royalroad.com/fiction/111359/new-race-humans-system-apocalypseprogression-fantasy)
**Earth ended. The System began.**
One second, humanity ruled their world.
The next, they’re dumped into *Eden*—a brutal tutorial zone run by a cosmic game engine older than time. Classes. Stats. Skills. Quests. Survival.
Every race before them adapted.
Humans?
They broke it.
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**What to expect:**
A *LitRPG survival fantasy with progression, mystery, and system-deep lore*
Slow start with a focus on trauma, the MC has been put into a new world and been through some shit. People cope differently.
Starts like a standard Integration, then breaks the formula
Multiple POV’s
## The Mortal Shard
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/109175/the-mortal-shard](https://royalroad.com/fiction/109175/the-mortal-shard)
[participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge]
Most people have to die before reaching the next world.
Not Liv.
You see, she has something of an curious fate.
After a chance encounter with an otherworldly artifact, Olivia Lockard is transported to a new world where everyone is immortal– except her. What’s worse? Her unintentional theft has made her the target of not one, but two dangerous factions. One desires the artifact she’s bound to, the other, her life.
In a world where death is no longer permanent, she must adapt and learn to use her budding magic. Provided she can find a teacher, for the arcane energy surging within her gemcore has become all but extinct. Those who lay claim to what remains are either priests, or fugitives and neither can ever be fully trusted. Not with a secret like hers.
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Readers can expect:
- Steady, earned progression
- Light LitRPG elements
- Skill trees
- Extensive World Building
## Demon Contract
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/111246/demon-contract](https://royalroad.com/fiction/111246/demon-contract)
**He offered his soul to save her. What he became wasn’t human.**
*DEMON CONTRACT is a**brutal modern fantasy about fire, grief, and the war between monsters and men.*
Max Jaeger didn’t want power for himself. He just wanted his daughter back.
Six months ago, she tried to bring her mother back from the dead. The ritual failed.
Now she lies in a coma – cursed, silent, and slipping further away with every breath.
No doctor could save her. No god would listen. So Max offered his soul to the thing that answered.
But the contract shattered.
Max didn’t die. He wasn’t possessed. He became something else.
A prison of demons.
A furnace of Hellfire.
A glitch in Hell’s economy.
Now he can awaken others – no pacts, no bargains, no strings.
And that makes him dangerous.
They call him a threat to the balance.
A mistake that needs to be erased.
Rogue Contractors are hunting him.
A secretive institute wants to dissect him.
And a billionaire prophet has declared him the harbinger of the end.
They might be right.
Because Max isn’t just breaking the rules – he’s unmaking the game.
And something in the dark is watching him.
Something ancient.
Something that once called itself God.
**What to Expect**
A dark, atmospheric urban fantasy with slow-burn apocalyptic stakes
Gritty, character-driven action and soul-crushing emotional choices
Demonic contracts, mythic horror, and lore-driven power systems
No stats. No menus. Just fire, blood, and consequence
A broken man dragging others into the fire to save what’s left
Secret wars, fallen gods, found family, and soul-forged transformation
**What You Won’t Find**
Harem dynamics
LitRPG mechanics
Overpowered protagonist from chapter one
Anime high school tropes
**For fans of** *Chainsaw Man, Shadow Slave, Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint,* and stories where salvation burns hotter than damnation.
Content and trigger warning: This story contains scenes of violence, psychological abuse, and gore.
## Ashes of Foundation: A Card-based Gamelit
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/112089/ashes-of-foundation-a-card-based-gamelit](https://royalroad.com/fiction/112089/ashes-of-foundation-a-card-based-gamelit)
**The stars have been vanishing, one by one, for as long as Soraya could remember.**
From her post on the outskirts of what was once a grand economic center, Soraya’s life is a constant cycle of scavenging and hunting—just like any other ranger. The world around her lies in ruins, the echoes of its former glory scattered acrossdesolate cityscapes. Civilization has fractured, with what remains of humanity struggling to survive in the wake of the **anima**—the unstable, cosmic energy that flows from the dying stars. The anima has irradiated the world, warping both the land and its people.
Adaptation to this new, hostile environment has become a way of life. The cards, a byproduct of the cosmic decay, offer the tools for survival. Drawn from packs, these cards shape andalter the individual who wields them, enhancing their chances in a world where survival is anything but guaranteed. Some cards grant basic enhancements, but others, like the ones Soraya has earned, come with more dangerous powers—offensive capabilities that are crucial for the protection of her settlement.
While most people are content with basic packs, only those few like Soraya, who possess rare offensive cards, fill the roles needed to keep their society afloat. As the world collapses and time runs out, Soraya is faced with a choice of who to save and at what cost.
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Gamelit / Card-based system / slow burn / female main character / horror / science fantasy
## In the search of magic
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/94863/in-the-search-of-magic](https://royalroad.com/fiction/94863/in-the-search-of-magic)
What if someone who searched for magic his entire life... found it on the brink of death.
Eric Evelyn wrote fantasies half his life, and roamed the world in search of them guided by a single blurry photo and an ever growing obsession with the one thing he couldn't seem to grasp for the other half.
Now, on his death bed, the magic he had yearned for appears in front of his eyes.
And after his death he gets the chance to live in a world where magic is not a fantasy, its a fact.
What will this obsession laden man do in this new world where the gods, the system and the mages play a precarious game where a single misstep leads to the mages' doom?
Read to find out~
**A wanderer who roamed the world,
for an obsession just as vast,**
**Then the plains culled,
by powers strange beings cast,**
**Lives on in hopes,
that one day he will see**
**A full blossom, of miracles to be.**
You are reading
In The Search Of Magic
Author's note: This story has a well thought out ending and an array of interesting characters, I wouldn't say much other than that this story atleast deserves a chance.
(Despite the numbers this is not a litrpg. Why and how? Read more to find out!)
\*bows\* have a nice reading.
Vol-1 and 2 are complete and ready to read!
Uploading schedule: A chapter a day keeps the sleep away.
***Winner in april 2025 Writathon***
## Sagas of Blood and Tears
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/101341/sagas-of-blood-and-tears](https://royalroad.com/fiction/101341/sagas-of-blood-and-tears)
A ruinous fire engulfs a land steeped in ancient civilization. The merciless iron hooves of the Godma Empire from the south march forth, relentless in their quest for continental dominion. In this crucible of chaos, human lives are the first to fall, while elves, dwarves, goblins, and halflings find themselves drawn into the maelstrom. A conflict not of their making has become everyone's grave. Millions perish on blood-soaked battlefields, their final cries echoing in the wind, as hundreds of fates interweave to craft a saga of blood and tears.
## Candado (La Boina Azul) [spanish]
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/83474/candado-la-boina-azul-spanish](https://royalroad.com/fiction/83474/candado-la-boina-azul-spanish)
Sigue la historia de Candado Barret, un niño de doce años con la mentalidad de alguien de cuarenta, frio, serio y sarcástico. Quien ahora tiene que soportar una guerra fría entre los dos entes más poderosos del planeta Gremios y Circuitos. Y la llegada de una nueva cara Hammya Saillim, quien vivirá en su casa ¿Cómo y cuando terminara Candado en tirarla por la ventana?
## Hallowed Be The Menu [Satirical LitRPG Enemies-to-Lovers Romantasy]
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/84111/hallowed-be-the-menu-satirical-litrpg-enemies-to-lovers](https://royalroad.com/fiction/84111/hallowed-be-the-menu-satirical-litrpg-enemies-to-lovers)
***He can fix her. (But she can make him so much worse.)***
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Rank. Class. Purpose. All of creation is assigned its orderly place within the Divine and Immaculate Interface of the Most Holy Menu. Convert and pilgrim. Man and beast. All are bound by the glorious System's rigid structure and must conform to its divine dictates.
Jelena is an enterprising, apostate and relic-thieving super-criminal with a grin to die for and a penchant for episcopicide. One who has forsaken her Interface and operates unbranded, without access to the System. She lives for relic hunting and the thievery thereof, often from the hands of murdered holy men.
Calaf of Riverglen is a young and pious spear-wielding sewer grate guard. Ever faithful to the Most Holy Church of the Menu, this Paladin-aspirant is tasked with apprehending the dangerous heretic after she ransacks a cathedral and makes off with priceless holy relics.
Along the way, Calaf shall gain in levels and strengthen his faith shadowing the route of the ancient and holy heroes of yore. Fateful encounters along the pilgrim's path cause the pair's fates to intersect in a series rife with adventure, action, and romance! His faith in the System and its Divine and Immaculate Menu Interface is absolute; she’s been through this whole spiel once before. But, as the pair grow closer, they find themselves turning from enemies to rivals, and maybe even to something more…
[Updates: Mondays and Saturdays post-writathon!)
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What to expect:
+ Satirical LitRPG Shenanigans.
+ Slow Burn Enemy-to-Lovers Rivalrymance morphing into proper long-term battle couple. No harem or love triangle.
+ A world fully built around and reverently adherent to the System: its level rankings, skills, classes, and sacred strictures of the Menu and its Most Holy Interface.
+ Pithy, spiffy item descriptions and monster names. Dire-rats, dire-pigeons, and much dire-more.
+ Unsubtle Trails in the Sky, Honkai: Star Rail, and Final Fantasy references (among others!).
+ Dungeons: of 'fake tourist trap', 'gauntlet of traps' and 'endurance test' varieties.
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**ARCS:**
**Volume One: (Posted: April 2024-February 2025)**
- **Synopsis**: Calaf, current rat-slaying sewer grate guard and aspiring Paladin-in-training, embarks on a quest to apprehend a cackling, heretical apostate who is out to murder priests, steal relics, and, no doubt, hates the very concepts of faith, freedom, and liberty themselves! Verily, no quarter shall be brokered with this vile and unrepentant villainess. The pilgrimage path is perilous, and as he pursues the fiend he finds his perspective changing (and his quarry to be surprisingly hot). Can he maintain a Paladin-aspirant's sense of chivalry and right when calls for crusading suddenly feel wrong, and being with his fated rival suddenly feels so, so right?
**Part One:****The Many Riddles of Turandot** (April Writeathon 2024 successful entry! April 2024 - October 2024)
**Part Two: Min-Max Crusaders** (November Writeathon 2024 Successful Entry! Oct-Nov 2024)
**Part Three: An R.E.M Soliloquy** (November 2024-February 2025)
**Volume II: (**February 2025 - Ongoing**)**
- **Synopsis:** Following a spoilerific change to the status quo, our hero continues to forge his own path. This path happens to be in close proximity to the dashing relic thief he's spent all last pilgrimage season trying to apprehend. A chance discovery during a certain someone's latest heist leads to revelations regarding the founding years of the Church of the Menu and the life and times of the Ancient Heroes of Yore. Dire revelations force the pair and their budding posse of outlaw allies to assemble for The Heist of Multiple Centuries... directly at the fossilized, demonic corpse at the center of church power!
**Part Four:**(Spoiler Title!) (February 2025 - March 2025)
**Part Five**: New, Old Testament (April 2025 Writeathon entry!)
**Part Six**: High Society (Upcoming)
**... and more!**
[Participant in the April and November 2024 Writeathon!]
[Participant in the April 2025 Writeathon]
[Cover courtesy, as always, of GetCovers]
## Becoming a Dragon Prince
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/115287/becoming-a-dragon-prince](https://royalroad.com/fiction/115287/becoming-a-dragon-prince)
**Becoming a Dragon Prince**
*by Greg Ackerman*
Jacob's college life was supposed to be simple — make some friends, pass his classes, and figure out his future. But everything changes when he crosses paths with Sophie, the confident daughter of a mysterious and powerful family... and Sarah, the childhood friend he never expected to see again.
Thrown into a world of dragons, ancient rivalries, and soul cultivation, Jacob learns that his family history may hold secrets even the dragons fear. As Sophie’s life becomes entangled with his in ways neither of them fully understand, and Sarah awakens long-lost memories, Jacob finds himself caught between two extraordinary girls and a legacy that refuses to stay buried.
With powers awakening and loyalties tested, Jacob must decide who he wants to be — and who he wants by his side.
College was just the beginning. His real story is only now taking flight.
## Guide of Cultivation[Female lead Xianxia]
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/105535/guide-of-cultivationfemale-lead-xianxia](https://royalroad.com/fiction/105535/guide-of-cultivationfemale-lead-xianxia)
***The Only & Core Secret of the Cultivation World: Do everything possible to SURVIVE!!!***
In a world teeming with countless side characters, a young girl emerges from the shadows, fighting her way to the top.
Her journey is fraught with challenges, but with each battle, she grows stronger, honing her skills and unlocking hidden potential.
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**Expectations:**
- MC's main Unique cultivation system
- Weak to Strong MC
- MC will eventually create her own lifeforms within her soul as well as beings that can cultivate
- MC will revisit worlds (extensive world building of multiple realms)
- Light LitRPG aspects
- Time loop elements
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Update schedule：3 chapters/day
## Rebirth Protocol
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/108639/rebirth-protocol](https://royalroad.com/fiction/108639/rebirth-protocol)
Betrayed and murdered by the people he trusted most, Nick Valiente wakes up two years earlier—his memories intact, alongside the lifetime experiences of Arlize Dentragon, a legendary warrior-mage from another dimension. Armed with future knowledge, strategic brilliance, and arcane-tech powers that blur the lines between magic and technology, Nick vows to rewrite his fate.
Determined to dominate the college arena he once neglected, Nick methodically plots vengeance against those who betrayed him. Yet as he delves deeper into campus life, he realizes his death was never a simple act of jealousy or greed. Darker forces are at play: a shadowy tech conglomerate manipulating consciousness through experimental neural interfaces, mysterious military factions operating in secrecy, and the ancient Arcadian System awakening after centuries—responding only to Nick.
As mana and advanced alien technology flood Earth, Nick must navigate corporate espionage, unravel hidden family legacies, and master newfound abilities while forging alliances in a world spiraling into chaos. With his enemies closing in and reality itself fracturing between digital consciousness and physical existence, Nick’s choices will either doom humanity or elevate it beyond imagination.
Rebirth Protocol is an intelligent, gritty, emotionally layered progression fantasy that blends academic intrigue, corporate conspiracy, and pulse-pounding action reminiscent of The Primal Hunter, TBATE, and Iron Prince. Follow Nick Valiente as he rises from betrayed victim to revolutionary power, shaping humanity’s destiny with each calculated step.
*(Newbie author here so edits are made occasionally, apologies in advance. Comments, d**iscussions, and useful suggestions are welcome, thank you!)*
## Voyagers
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/110058/voyagers](https://royalroad.com/fiction/110058/voyagers)
Delkhii.
A continent scarred by ruin and devastation, centuries from its past. A world once atop an insurmountable peak, and yet in one small instant, it all was crushed.
Tales tell of tremors that began from the center of the continent, and cut through the rest of the world. The old world, its knowledge and technology, every advancement made, was swallowed. The death toll dwarfed all scales.
The Cessation pulled humanity from the old era, and into one of strife and conflict.
Societies collapsed, and stories still tell of mistrust and discontent being bred, none being safe from their jaws. Anyone who recalled how the old world's technology worked were gone. None could repair the damage.
And so, for the next many years, humanity struggled. Digging through the ruins of the old realm, picking themselves up by whatever they could muster, they endured. Communities sprouted. Life found a way. In spite of the grief, there were those who had the strength within them to rebuild something from the ashes.
Thus began the Isolated Era. Four nations rose in different corners of the realm, harboring their own people. They developed themselves, and protected each other within their borders for the next many centuries.
Now, none recall the tragedy that struck. Still told and understood, few fully grasp the pain it dealt. Many look toward the future as to what it may hold. The centuries of isolation may yet be coming to a close, as more people stand in earnest to see lands outside of their own borders.
Not least of which stands the Voyagers' Guild. Working together with the nations' governments and partaking of varied operations to help reconnect, understand, and rebuild a fraction of what once was. A road that many accept as an uphill battle. And yet, much like their forebears, they endure.
To investigate the old world, to see what the lands have in store, to interpret and understand the natural order and humanity's place within it, and to reconnect each other with what was once lost, there rests a dream within their hearts. Even if it's simply to witness the beauty of the world that they now live within, there are many who now travel outside to brave the wilds.
Perhaps scavenging through the piles of soot and plumes of smoke will yield nothing more than old scars. Perhaps the only path forward is to find new wood to stoke the flames, and push onward to a new era. But even if it's knowing only how to ignite a spark, one day it may cascade to even greater heights.
Join the people of the Voyagers' Guild as they attempt to reconnect, rebuild, and understand this new world they live within. From researchers studying how the ecosystems now flourish in the wake of new life, to the protectors ensuring the safety of hearth and home, to wandering the vast continent and attempting to reconnect and reinterpret it, there's always a new story to tell.
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'Voyagers' is a collection of short stories, told in singular chapter format, and isn't intended to have a consistent main cast of characters. It's possible if this goes on for long enough, it could far outgrow the simple premise.
Chapters are on a "when they happen" deal, and have no intended length (expect a few thousand words usually), but the goal is to keep it up and running every three or four weeks.
This work is inspired heavily by works such as Alchemy Stars, Monster Hunter, Etrian Odyssey, and Granblue Fantasy. Much of its atmosphere and themes are taken from those titles. However, this does not include LitRPG or GameLit elements.
This also has the tags of "profanity" and "graphic violence," but it's only to preface that it can be present. It's not going to be common, but it acts as a disclaimer that some characters may have more profane tongues, and certain scenes may be more violent than others.
## A Garnish of Holly ~Ragazza Seme Magica~
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/110445/a-garnish-of-holly-ragazza-seme-magica](https://royalroad.com/fiction/110445/a-garnish-of-holly-ragazza-seme-magica)
In the deepest depths of Riterra, those born of nature itself seek nothing more than peace. Masters of plants and bearers of secrets, the zalavan pray for isolation from all that could taint their world. To surrender tranquility is to embrace the unknown, wherever it may lead. For Holly, that might be worth it.
Innocence is deceptive. Appearances mean little. Wanderlust is fuel to her fire, and her mundane existence is a prison. Beyond the boundaries of a world in leafy shadows, there lies a world full of all she’s never seen.
For an adventurous zalavan, adversity is anything but terrifying. No matter what it takes in a life so new, Holly will find her way--as long as it doesn’t find her first.
Updates on Wednesday and Saturday
[Winner of the April 2025 Royal Road Writathon challenge]
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Cover art by the talented [Umuroo](https://vgen.co/Umuroo)
## The Tattoo Summoner [System Apocalypse]
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/108451/the-tattoo-summoner-system-apocalypse](https://royalroad.com/fiction/108451/the-tattoo-summoner-system-apocalypse)
**How’s a tattoo artist supposed to survive the apocalypse?**
Tanya Angelo knows how to handle herself—life in London’s East End taught her that much. But gang trouble, crushing debt, and the odd creepy client don’t exactly prepare you for the end of the world.
Now monsters are spilling through portals, Earth-themed magic is awakening in random people, and Tanya’s hearing a voice in her head calling itself The System. It’s chosen her for a powerful Unique Class: Tattoo Summoner.
Not only does it allow her to craft new summonable tattoos, it also brings all her previous designs to life. And she can’t control any of them.
That’s the funny thing about getting a Class in this new world: you can start with control or power, but not both.
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**What to Expect:**
- Mixture of action and crafting magic tattoos
- Tattoo parlour shopkeeping later on (50+ chapters)
- Eclectic party with unique Earth-themed classes
- LGBT characters, including a major trans character
- Medium LitRPG crunch with deep dives into ability choices but limited numbers in combat
- Slow burn levelling and plot
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**Chapters release Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday.**
**Read 10+ chapters ahead and listen to audio chapters on my Patreon**
## Reincarnation of the Death God (OP MC LitRPG)
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/111922/reincarnation-of-the-death-god-op-mc-litrpg](https://royalroad.com/fiction/111922/reincarnation-of-the-death-god-op-mc-litrpg)
**Defy destiny. Ascend beyond the realm of gods.**
For thousands of years, the cycle of fate repeats itself: the Death God is reborn, only to be slain by a [Hero] chosen by the Goddess of Life. Having reached the peak of power just like his predecessors who died before him, Nox the Death God realizes something they never did— that resisting his fate is pointless, so he accepts his death.
But that was not before he carries out the first step of his plan by altering his reincarnation to retain his memories in his next life.
Waking up in the body of Eli— a recently-murdered orphan— with a large portion of both his death magic abilities and his vast pool of mana, he now has given himself a real chance of escaping his inevitable death by breaking this cycle of fate once and for all.
The next step to achieving his goal is by becoming a [Healer] and enrolling into the Holy Academy of the Church of Life… the very same organization that killed him in his past life. So he will have to hide his true identity, all the while also dealing with bandits, monsters, and the mysterious Avatars of Death that came about during the ten years after his passing.
And the final step of his plan? Transcend the power of even gods by becoming stronger than ever before.
*Cover by FuyuDust*
## I'm Sorry Princess, But The World Has Already Been Dominated
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/111555/im-sorry-princess-but-the-world-has-already-been](https://royalroad.com/fiction/111555/im-sorry-princess-but-the-world-has-already-been)
Primrose Sevrin, a sixteen year old princess of the Kingdom of Ingras, escapes from the crumbling tower that used to be both her home and prison for the last five years. Unfortunately, she's missed the war, and the demons have already claimed the capital and enslaved most of humanity. Does she have what it takes to survive in a world of revolutionaries, magic, chaos and war? Can she keep smiling, despite the heartbreak that is yet to come?
[participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge]
## [FR] LEVEL : MYTHIC
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/110711/fr-level-mythic](https://royalroad.com/fiction/110711/fr-level-mythic)
Dans un monde où chaque individu est jugé par ses stats et son rang, Akira Kaizen est une anomalie – un rang F bloqué à zéro, condamné à l’oubli dans les bas-fonds de Neopolis. Mais quand la ville est ravagée par Typhon, un monstre titanesque, tout change. Au bord de la mort, Akira est choisi par Chronos, le Titan oublié du Temps, qui lui offre Infinite Momentum : un pouvoir qui grandit à chaque effort, défiant les lois du système. Entre entraînements secrets, combats contre des ennemis mineurs et une société qui le méprise, Akira se prépare à renverser son destin. Lors d’un tournoi public, il dévoilera enfin sa force, transformant un rebut en légende. Une épopée de persévérance, de vengeance et de rédemption commence.
## Trafficked: Reborn Heir's Revenge
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/113761/trafficked-reborn-heirs-revenge](https://royalroad.com/fiction/113761/trafficked-reborn-heirs-revenge)
They took his name, stole his life, and fed on his pain. But they made one mistake...they let him live.
Betrayed by his own blood and sold into slavery, Prince Oliver Von Rich lost everything; his title, his freedom, and his future. For years, his captors in the Somara Empire bled him dry, using his Royal bloodline as fuel for their Aether.
But when they sought King Solomon’s Staff, a relic said to grant any wish, Oliver rebelled. Left beaten and dying, his blood soaked the ancient artifact… and awakened it.
Dragged back in time to the eve of his kingdom’s fall, Oliver is no longer a helpless prince. With the scars of his past and knowledge of what’s to come, he’ll rewrite fate, even if it means becoming a monster.
To destroy the empire that broke him, Oliver must embrace the cursed power of the most vile demon known to man.
(Author's note: Mc starts as a coward, what do you expect? He was a slave for a long time)
## Heroes
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/112239/heroes](https://royalroad.com/fiction/112239/heroes)
"who says a hero can't be selfish"
Heroes…”
Exelirus found himself sinking deeper in to the vast dark void of his subconscious.
“Throughout my life I come across quite a few of them”
Broken fragment of memory then floated past him.
“Dad do you really have to go”
“I’m sorry son, it’s my duty”, he heard a younger version of himself crying as he watched his father leaving with the rest of the Kinetrix warriors, never to return.
Another broken fragment then floated past him.
“When I say go, you two run as fast as your legs can carry you and no matter what you hear, don’t you dare look back”,
“Mom”, his younger self cried out to his mother as she darted away to face the Sabraxians alone.
“And then finally…”, broken fragment.
“Survive” he heard Sonikro’s voice and then…
\*Boom\*
## Soul Scripts: Deciphering Magic and Creating Skills
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/113512/soul-scripts-deciphering-magic-and-creating-skills](https://royalroad.com/fiction/113512/soul-scripts-deciphering-magic-and-creating-skills)
In a world where the system is the universal truth, a person's class and skills dictate their future. Mariah has suffered the agony of two stillborn children, but this time, her child lives. However, he is no ordinary child—he is a monster: a **Software Engineer**.
Born in a quiet village near a mostly peaceful forest, Peter is an anomaly. Gifted with **IDE**, a skill that functions like a software development environment, he can modify and evolve abilities at will. With unlimited potential from birth, mediocrity is never an option.
Follow Peter, a modern mind trapped in a medieval high fantasy world, as he navigates a life filled with magic, adventure, and uncertainty
**"Will he be able to harness his limitless potential, or will the weight of his own power become his downfall? And when the world he cherishes begins to crumble before his eyes, can he hold onto his modern ideals, or will he be forced to change?"**
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**What to Expect**
- A **slow-paced, immersive** storytelling style blending **character-driven development** with **event-driven progression**
- A **LitRPG magic system**, analyzed through the lens of a programmer protagonist
**- Progression fantasy** with skills, classes, and levelling mechanics
- A **weak-to-strong** protagonist
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**Author's Note**
Disclaimer: English is not my first language, so I rely on the free version of Grammerly.
I believe in **free speech**, so even **critical reviews** are welcome. If this isn’t your cup of tea, I’m sure you’ll find plenty of other books that match your taste.
Thanks for checking out my work—have a great day and happy reading!
## Queen of the Dead: A Progression LitRPG Adventure
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/111598/queen-of-the-dead-a-progression-litrpg-adventure](https://royalroad.com/fiction/111598/queen-of-the-dead-a-progression-litrpg-adventure)
**Just because she works for the Lord of the Dead, it doesn't mean she's a bad person.**
The gods have returned to bless the people of Earth with a system of magic and power. The only catch is that you have to choose to worship them... forever. And that includes the afterlife. One god rules over this transition, and to serve this god, you literally control the eternal fate of every soul on the planet.
Bridgette Nelson has chosen to live her life without the blessings of the gods. It makes for a hard life, but it's nothing that working three full time jobs can't overcome. It's a price she is gladly willing to pay to avoid all the machinations of the gods.
Until the day she unwittingly becomes a Reaper and starts on a journey that will ultimately effect every soul on the planet... the pantheon of gods, too.
***Queen of the Dead*** is a progression LitRPG adventure in a post-apocalyptic Earth where the gods have returned and shared their magical system with the mortals that choose to worship them.
After the initial rapid-release of chapters, we plan to release new chapters three times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, but that could change depending on how writing goes :)
## Dawn of Hunger [Nonhuman FMC Progression]
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/111178/dawn-of-hunger-nonhuman-fmc-progression](https://royalroad.com/fiction/111178/dawn-of-hunger-nonhuman-fmc-progression)
**Anathema know only power, hunger, and violence. They are mindless creatures—but what if someone *made* one that wasn't?**
Four decades ago, breaches opened up across the world, unleashing hordes of strange and powerful monsters called Anathema. Now, the constant threat of these incursions is held back by a growing number of Guardians who awaken the potential to cultivate powers that will help them fight back against the Anathema.
Alex isn't one of them. As far as she's concerned, she's a perfectly ordinary human—but that all changes when she finds herself kidnapped by Anathema cultists and stranded in the middle of an incursion. But she doesn't become a Guardian, and instead awakens her latent abilities as a dormant Anathema.
Now, she needs to figure out a way to not only survive, but to fight, kill, and get stronger. And to do so, she only sees one way forward:
**Infiltrate the Guardians.**
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**WHAT TO EXPECT:**
**- Nonhuman MC with both human and fully nonhuman forms.**
**- "Psychopath" MC who stays undercover and isn't a murder-hobo.**
**- Secret identity and playing things from multiple sides.**
**- Female Lead.**
**- Strong to stronger monster progression in the modern age.**
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*Participant and winner in the 2025 Royal Road Writathon.*
## The First Great Sect [Xianxia - Sect Building - Epic Cultivation]
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/106795/the-first-great-sect-xianxia-sect-building-epic](https://royalroad.com/fiction/106795/the-first-great-sect-xianxia-sect-building-epic)
“If the gods are so eager to die, then I will give them war.”
The war in heaven killed Liao Hua’s love and she will answer the gods with slaughter.
Struck by divine lightning and cursed with golden eyes that see the true nature of the world, Hua threads a path through the mortal forces opposing her. With the furious lightning Qi she cultivates, she will stand against empires and armies. From the rival cultivation clans seeking to destroy her family and the distant kingdom wishing to destroy her nation, she will fight and win and conquer until the world bows.
All this she will do to create the First Great Sect the world had ever seen, one powerful enough to judge the heavens through blood and lightning. She will make the gods pray for mercy before slaughtering them.
A story of revenge, Cultivation, politics, and finding love in the ashes.
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What to expect:
-Female MC
-Competent and pragmatic MC
-Slowburn power progression
-Slowburn revenge story
-Creation of common xianxia tropes
-Complex cast of villains and characters
-Extensive politics
-Extensive worldbuilding
-Creating a Sect from the ground up
## Edge of sight
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/107943/edge-of-sight](https://royalroad.com/fiction/107943/edge-of-sight)
Matthew didn’t wake up as he later thought—he simply found himself in the strange White Temple.
Alongside four hundred others, he must descend into the vast underground, where trials and quests await.
Skills, magic weapons, inhuman traits, and power itself are the currency of survival. But these rewards are limited, and not everyone will make it.
Matthew, trapped with strangers who may be allies or rivals, must find a way to bring them together—while competing for the very strength that may decide their fate and warp their very beings.
How far will you go? What lies will you tell yourself? And who are you beneath the facade, just beyond the edge of sight?
## Deus.exe Machina: The Well of Souls
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/110945/deusexe-machina-the-well-of-souls](https://royalroad.com/fiction/110945/deusexe-machina-the-well-of-souls)
Piper Corbin, newly resurrected into a younger and more powerful version of herself, to live again in a world controlled both a System and by ancient gods. A world where death is a matter of course, and glory and honor everything.
Except Piper has a problem… There is something very wrong with her System, and possibly her very soul.
This is not the afterlife she signed up for, but her own personal problems are only the beginning. Strange mutated monsters are appearing all over the realms, wreaking havoc and breaking down the barrier between the world of Novalis and the Void.
Her life is in the hands of the Gods… If only she knew which one held the key to her destiny.
**Updating on Monday, Wednesday, Friday**
✦ Cussing (not excessive or vulgar)
✦ Slow Burn
✦ Light on the Stats
✦ No Harem
## Ashes of the Phoenix God: The Ember's Crucible
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/112703/ashes-of-the-phoenix-god-the-embers-crucible](https://royalroad.com/fiction/112703/ashes-of-the-phoenix-god-the-embers-crucible)
**The Phoenix God is dead.**
In a realm dominated by the smoldering corpse of the Phoenix God, crippled Kael is less than nothing, until he's framed and cast into the flames of his sect's Crucible to die.
There, he embraces a forbidden Art. A path to power fueled by agonizing self-destruction and rebirth.
Driven by raw hatred and an unbreakable will, Kael's ascension begins now, paved with shattered bones, burned-out senses, and fractured memories.
This is the story of a climb towards godhood, where every step demands a steeper price, and humanity is the first sacrifice.
[Winner of the April 2025 Writathon Challenge]
## unyielding
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/110754/unyielding](https://royalroad.com/fiction/110754/unyielding)
Step into a realm where magic illuminates every shadow and ancient strife weaves through the city's very stones. In a world on the brink of chaos, a battle-hardened warrior-once renowned for her valor-reluctantly finds herself pulled back into the fray when a desperate young boy, awed by her fierce strength in a tavern brawl, turns to her for salvation.
Together, they embark on a perilous journey across lands overrun by monsters, mercenaries, and echoes of long-forgotten conflicts. Their path leads to a legendary tournament-a crucible where the true measure of strength isn't victory alone, but the courage to bear the burdens of destiny.
With a new chapter released every day, immerse yourself in a dark fantasy adventure filled with relentless action, deep magic, and the enduring fight against encroaching darkness. Embrace the challenge, and discover a tale where defiant hearts rise even in the bleakest times.
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This story is almost finished and I will be releasing a chapter every day. There will be changes and more details added in the future, so stay tuned!
My key formatting is:
**Bold for all spoken dialogue**
*Italics for sounds, internal emphasis and ironic phrasing*
## A Beacon for Mankind
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/110799/a-beacon-for-mankind](https://royalroad.com/fiction/110799/a-beacon-for-mankind)
Jack, Tom, Violet, and Murdoch are friends from school. War clouds loom over their island nation of Paxana, and an invasion of the neighboring Midlands seems likely. The son of a rich businessman, Jack heads to the capital to make his name in politics. Tom joins up with the Army Engineering Labs to make enough money to marry Violet. Violet, meanwhile, joins up with a deathgate coven of the mysterious National Sorceress Corps. All the while, Murdoch is investigating a deep-rooted Army conspiracy as an Integrity Office captain.
The coming battle for the future of the Sunberth will change all their lives beyond recognition.
**What to expect:**
A fantasy world with intricately modeled 1930s-ish geopolitics. A lot of attention to detail in weapons, tactics, logistics, and national economy.
A plot that feels like a high-budget TV show.
Four consistent POV characters whose paths cross and split.
Magic usage as a paramilitary government branch.
Lots of intrigue. A new revelation in every chapter and a new chapter almost every day.
Sexism, (fantasy) racism, homophobia, and similar views depicted in a nuanced and period-influenced way, not as endorsement.
A proud island nation losing its innocence as it modernizes and begins a massive, brutal expeditionary war.
**What not to expect:**
Clean moral decisions. (The characters are moral, but they are driven by Paxanan morality, which is different than ours.)
Harem, LitRPG, isekai, or progression elements.
Sex and violence for their own sake. They exist to serve the story.
High fantasy elements like elves, dragons, gods, et cetera.
POV character deaths.
Major combat in the first act (it's a buildup to conflict).
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(This story is a participant entry in the Royal Road Writathon challenge.)
## Andgiet Scinn: Oneirophobia
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/113153/andgiet-scinn-oneirophobia](https://royalroad.com/fiction/113153/andgiet-scinn-oneirophobia)
**What do you do when the world you knew is reduced to ruin—
and even your final hope was only a mirage?**
Altheia was born behind veils of gold, cradled in the quiet of a kingdom that promised forever.
Now, she moves through shadow and ash, not to reclaim a throne, but to make the earth remember her grief.
She seeks no crown. Only reckoning.
But when the old gods—once worshipped, now watching—turn their faces from her,
Altheia comes to understand:
some fates are not forged in war or blood,
but in the silent cruelty of forgotten oaths and divine betrayals she never earned.
## The Untamed beast: [ Writathon] LitRPG Apocalypse
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/110975/the-untamed-beast-writathon-litrpg-apocalypse](https://royalroad.com/fiction/110975/the-untamed-beast-writathon-litrpg-apocalypse)
**David felt it in his mind. Eerie whispers and mad ravings. He was turning into a** ***Pseudo-Dragon*****.**
A Karmic being deemed earth lacking, instead of wiping us out, she restarted Gaia’s mana forges. The apocalypse arrived, infrastructure collapsed and it unleashed horribly mutated beings upon us. Even humans weren’t spared, their flesh twisted with beasts they once thought to be prey.
**He searched for food but found a changed world, hell bent on devouring him whole. He knew he couldn’t survive alone.**
At first the runic barrier, of the dagger-eared folk, held firm. A place that was a sanctuary for survivors. The barrier soon fell under a deep betrayal. Rats evolved carrying plague and disaster on their backs as they chased the survivors down. Everything that was once right, become wrong. People he had protected twisted into monstrous rat-human hybrids, all under the machinations of an old acquaintance David had once betrayed.
**Unity, the old magic, will rally them once more, but at what cost?**
## The Last Dark King
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/111628/the-last-dark-king](https://royalroad.com/fiction/111628/the-last-dark-king)
In the realm of "The Last Dark King", a world veiled in eternal shadows awaits. The story unfolds with our protagonist, a young and unlikely hero, thrust into a destiny he never anticipated. Once a simple soul leading an ordinary life, he is suddenly drawn into the heart of a brewing storm.
The land is on the brink of chaos, as the forces of light and darkness clash violently. Our hero, who discovers an unexpected connection to the dark lineage, becomes the target of both sides. The light - fearing his power, and the dark - seeking to control him. Along his journey, he meets a diverse cast of characters, some allies who help him understand his powers, and others, formidable enemies who will stop at nothing to prevent him from fulfilling his true potential.
As he delves deeper into his mysterious heritage, he must face his own fears and the weight of his new - found responsibilities. With every step, the line between light and dark blurs, and he has to make choices that will determine the fate of the entire world. Will he embrace the darkness within him and become the feared Dark King, or find a way to balance the two forces and bring about a new era of peace? This thrilling tale is a journey of self - discovery, power, and the eternal struggle between good and evil.
## Tail of The Stray
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/113980/tail-of-the-stray](https://royalroad.com/fiction/113980/tail-of-the-stray)
Velrik, a fox-like creature, was stolen from home and sold as a pet to nobles who saw him as nothing but an exotic curiosity. Now, with rogue’s cunning and a Vulpin’s instincts, he carves his path to freedom and his road home. In a world where adventurers rise and ancient powers stir, Velrik seeks to reclaim his past and find his true home.
**Tail of the Stray** is a character-driven fantasy adventure featuring found family, daring heists, and a fox-like rogue who proves that even strays can shape their own destiny. Expect high levels of detail, deeply developed characters, and a marvelous journey.
*Also read Velrik's [**Fireside Tales**](https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/115219/tail-of-the-stray-fireside-tales), a collection of his most memorable encounters.*
## Courier Quest: A Cozy Isekai LitRPG [Book 2 Writathon] (Book 1 available on KU and Audible!)
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/76199/courier-quest-a-cozy-isekai-litrpg-book-2-writathon](https://royalroad.com/fiction/76199/courier-quest-a-cozy-isekai-litrpg-book-2-writathon)
***Courier Quest**is now available on [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVHB14FX) and [Audible](https://www.audible.com/pd/Courier-Quest-Audiobook/B0CW3MWFBM), narrated by Giancarlo Herrera and Hannah Schooner!***
*[participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge] x2 combo*
*This story was also a participant of Royal Road's November 2023 Writathon event.*
**You have been summoned here for one reason. Trevor, you need a break.**
Trevor Anderson is just another normal, overworked retail worker. All he wants is his promised promotion, a chance to use some of his vacation days without feeling guilty about it, and time for his hobbies.
While waiting patiently for his life to improve, a workplace accident changes everything for Trevor, including the world he resides in. After he bungles his way through a summoner’s questionnaire and gains the Power of an extradimensional inventory, he lands in the peaceful town of Tosa.
In a world where he can finally relax, he finds himself both unable and unwilling to sit still long enough to do it. With everything he needs to take destiny into his own hands - a clean slate, a supernatural ability, and good friends - Trevor will use his Power to live life the way he chooses to.
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What to expect
\* Cozy (low stakes, good vibes), quests, SoL, romance, jokes, and probably some other buzzwords, too.
\* A second book (at least, a rough draft of one). Probably a third someday.
## Amnesiac Dragon.
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/111593/amnesiac-dragon](https://royalroad.com/fiction/111593/amnesiac-dragon)
Who am I? What am I? Where am I?
An amnesiac Dragon with outworldly knowledge, and no recollection or context for a bunch of memories wakes up in a cave with a massive headache.
Hijinks ensues.
## The Hollow Sword Master (A J-Clan Chronicle)
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/111198/the-hollow-sword-master-a-j-clan-chronicle](https://royalroad.com/fiction/111198/the-hollow-sword-master-a-j-clan-chronicle)
**This story is a Participant in the Writathon Challenge.**
***When two worlds collide, only one hero can mend the fragments of his soul***
Kevin wants a normal life with his wife and family. But when he collapses into a mysterious coma, his oldest friend Carl reveals the truth: Kevin is the legendary Sword Master of Rowen, a hero who once saved a magical realm by wielding five elemental Power Swords against the Great Darkness.
Thirty years ago, Carl made a desperate choice that shattered Kevin's soul, leaving fragments scattered across dimensions. Now, as Kevin's body lies motionless on Earth, his consciousness has been summoned back to Rowen, where dark forces conspire to use his fractured state for their own purposes.
Racing against time, Carl ventures into Rowen to recover the missing soul fragments before the corruption spreads. But each Power Sword is tied to a primal emotion—Anger, Grief, Fear, Guilt, and Despair—and to reclaim them, both friends must confront the painful memories they've spent decades trying to forget.
With the help of unlikely allies, including a clipped-wing Spore-Beast Champion and a sarcastic holographic AI, they battle through a realm changed by their absence. As the Great Darkness stirs again, Carl faces an impossible choice: restore his friend's soul and doom Rowen, or save the realm and lose Kevin forever.
*A thrilling blend of urban fantasy and portal fiction with electrifying action, deep emotional stakes, and a friendship that transcends dimensions.*
## Laments of the Eventide
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/114482/laments-of-the-eventide](https://royalroad.com/fiction/114482/laments-of-the-eventide)
**Valyrie** is the Freestar Collective’s most lethal slave soldier—a genetically enhanced juggernaut forced to crush rebellions for a regime that rules not through strength, but through monopolizing the last scraps of god-granted magic keeping humanity alive in space. But when the Collective orders her to hunt **Petra**, a rogue witch with a desperate quest to cure the virus that haunts the Earth, Valyrie’s obedience cracks. Petra isn’t just a target: she’s a mother looking to save her daughter…and the first person outside of her fellow slaves who sees Valyrie as more than a weapon.
Petra offers Valyrie a way to sever Freestar’s shackles—but freedom demands a price. To destroy the Collective, Valyrie must hijack the very magic and god-touched tech Petra needs to mass-produce her cure. Meanwhile, alien armadas circle humanity’s dying colonies, opportunistic gods crown warlords as their prophets, and Freestar’s rivals plot to claim Petra’s research for their own.
And through it all, the Eventide watches and weeps. Its mournful song reverberates through space, a haunting reminder of the compassion Valyrie thought her masters had stripped from her.
Now Valyrie must choose: annihilate the Freestar Collective in a vengeful firestorm, guaranteeing humanity’s factions will battle into oblivion… or protect Petra’s cure, even if it means letting her tormentors live. But time is short. The virus takes. The aliens advance. And the Eventide’s tears may not stay silent forever.
Expect:
- Female, Gay MC
- Large space battles.
- Humanity driven to the brink by war, aliens, and ourselves.
- Magic, lasers, and horror beyond your comprehension.
Please let me know what you think!
[participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge]
## Deliver Us: Exordium
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/111536/deliver-us-exordium](https://royalroad.com/fiction/111536/deliver-us-exordium)
"Did you hear the news? The Empress is dead."
Twenty years ago, the Heavens and the Earth were destroyed. This was the aftermath of the second Infernal Divine war. In a post apocalyptic Pangea lies two very different worlds; The Holy Kingdom of Alvon, and the Avernician Empire. Nicodemus is the new heir to the throne of Avernita, except he has one problem...He does not know who he is. In a world full of secrets, dead or lost cities, the only way to rule the empire is for him to find out who he is, who is mother was, and to accept the burdened crown.
Join Nicodemus, Micah and Ruth as they travel together through lost cities, climb the legendary Tower of Babel, and recover the Sword of Eden.
\*This is a work of fiction, biblical names, locations and characters will be mentioned. As well as references from Dantes Purgatory, and Paradise lost. In no way, shape or form is this work meant to be taken literal or used as a reference to push religion.\*
## BLACK MOON
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/109431/black-moon](https://royalroad.com/fiction/109431/black-moon)
**One day our world ended and a new one begun.
Gods decided to rebuilt it from the ashes.
Their plan was not to repeat the same mistakes.**
Yanick was chosen by the wrong god.
Once a broken boy, he lost the one he loved.
Then they told him to become the Divine Wolf.
The moon watches. The gods walk in human skin.
And the girl he would’ve died for now runs from the war he started, carrying a gift from the gods.
A gift that could be either a blessing or a curse.
This isn’t a story of good and evil. It’s a story of nature. Of gods and men.
## Memetic Pathogen
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/112001/memetic-pathogen](https://royalroad.com/fiction/112001/memetic-pathogen)
Some ideas don't just get you killed. They rip your soul out and wear your flesh like a clown suit. I fell into a doomed world filled with monsters, magic, and half-frozen survivors. Now I’m trapped between cultists who want to use me, monsters who want to eat me, and whispers of power that want to *be* me. All while the carcass of a once-great civilization rots around us and the *things* they created wander the barren earth, hunting. Stalking.
If someone here knows how to make whiskey, I might just stand a chance.
[participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge]
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What to expect:
+Dark fantasy/horror
+Dry humor
+5k words or more per chapter (except the prologue and interludes)
+Technical magic and a system created in-universe
+Smart characters
+Intrigue and secrets
+Navigating a dystopian magical police state
+(Mostly) First-Person MC
+Analogies that can be classified as crimes against humanity
## A Machine's Cage: Moon’s Blessing
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/111718/a-machines-cage-moons-blessing](https://royalroad.com/fiction/111718/a-machines-cage-moons-blessing)
A rat is a rat, unless she's a mouse.
Lalaluie is a half mouse, all street rat, thief. Her life hasn't been easy, and it seems like the gods themselves have taken notice of her in the worse way possible. Even as young girl, she is force to grow up fast, and learn hard lessons. The streets don't give makeup tests for their exams. She will fight, and steal to stay alive.
Even in dark days though, there can be small embers of light to keep a smile alive.
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This is the fourth major side text for A Machine's Cage.
## Chronicles Of The Crafting Hero
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/99187/chronicles-of-the-crafting-hero](https://royalroad.com/fiction/99187/chronicles-of-the-crafting-hero)
Ripped from his ordinary life by a mystical necklace he had received from his friend, Tyler finds himself in a breathtaking yet perilous fantasy world. Armed with a system he must navigate a realm steeped with ancient magic and forgotten conflicts. Unprepared he struggles to survive, mastering his newfound skills and abilities as he uncovers secrets of this strange land. His journey is only just beginning, and far grater challenges than arrogant nobles and monsters await him- challenges that may even involve the heroes themselves.
**What to expect**
**Character development- Progression**
**Weak to strong - Strong to Overpowered**
**Pets**( introduced in later chapters)
**100+ Crafted items.**
## The City of Cities (1ST ARC DONE)
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/103588/the-city-of-cities-1st-arc-done](https://royalroad.com/fiction/103588/the-city-of-cities-1st-arc-done)
**He didn’t ask to be summoned. He didn’t ask to be a warlock. But this city doesn’t care what you asked for.**
Eugene Calhoun was just a bitter nobody from Earth—until a burst of impossible magic dropped him into a sprawling, ancient metropolis powered by strange forces and older laws. Now, bound to mysterious spirits called Jennies, he finds himself wielding unpredictable powers in a place where magic, politics, and survival are tangled beyond recognition.
The city is beautiful. The city is broken. Its founders are either missing, dead, or worse—like Krungus, an eccentric wizard who just clawed his way back from exile to find the world has moved on without him. As threats close in and old enemies stir, Eugene is swept into a fight that spans not just streets and towers, but the very meaning of power.
This is a story of conceptual magic and impossible architecture, hidden histories and misfit friendships. A city too big to save, a hero too small to matter—until he does.
**Because if you want to change a city like this, you’d better be ready to change yourself.**
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What to expect:
Probably 1-2 chapters a week while I edit the first arc. (Starts 4/15)
Arguments between an ancient wizard and a man from 1999.
Wizardly intrigue.
No harems or explicit sex stuff.
Non-Euclidean urban planning.
Wizard poetry.
## ARCH: The Resonance
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/111879/arch-the-resonance](https://royalroad.com/fiction/111879/arch-the-resonance)
In the wake of cataclysmic alien invasions known as the Gate Events, the fractured nations of Earth unite to form G.A.A.R.D.—the Global Agency for Aetheric Research and Defence. Their mission: weaponize aether, an alien energy source discovered on the Moon, and train a new generation of soldiers—Archaners—to wield it.
Reyn Mitchells, top graduate of the prestigious Brannon-Brook Academy and son of an Archaner legend, arrives at GAARD HQ for his final Resonance Assessment. While other recruits unlock powerful connections to aether with measurable resonance levels, Reyn’s test returns the first-ever null value. His mind doesn't just accept the aether. It absorbs it. The system cannot quantify what he is.
As Reyn begins to uncover the implications of his anomalous reaction to the Prism, he is drawn into a web of scientific mystery, ancient energy, and escalating global tension. Something within him may be the key to tipping the war in humanity’s favor—or unraveling the very fabric of reality.
## Tales of the Three Kingdoms [LitRPG, Strategic, Kingdom Building]
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/108370/tales-of-the-three-kingdoms-litrpg-strategic-kingdom](https://royalroad.com/fiction/108370/tales-of-the-three-kingdoms-litrpg-strategic-kingdom)
A litRPG/kingdom building fantasy based on the iconic anti-hero from Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
In a society where the Mandate of Heaven is everything, Sparrow was born without one. In a land where the stars determine one's power, one's allies, one's fate, Sparrow is powerless and alone. So when he disobeys an order from his father and refuses to merely watch while the world is shaped by more gifted people, he unwittingly takes the entire fate of the Land Under Heaven into his own hands… and casts it into chaos. Sparrow must contend with other clans, other warlords, warriors and monsters, assassins and kings, if he is to earn the ultimate rank that stands above them all: Hero of the Times.
This work is based on an important cultural touchstone and I encourage reading the original, classical text by Luo Guanzhong, or at least checking out the incredible Romance of the Three Kingdoms Podcast by John Zhu.
Updates daily Monday through Thursday. Maybe some Fridays and Saturdays too if I can't wait...
## Immortality Starts With Face
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/112496/immortality-starts-with-face](https://royalroad.com/fiction/112496/immortality-starts-with-face)
2025 Writathon Winner!
A third-rate (ahem, professional!) actor from Earth transmigrates into a pampered cultivator's body with a System that grants him power, wealth, skills, and anything else he desires... based on which, and how many, people *believe* he actually possesses said things. To survive and thrive, he must become the ultimate Actor, bluffing his way up the cultivation ladder one performance at a time.
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**Lengthy Author's Note:** Just like all of my other stories, this story will make use of advanced vocabulary and grammar. You can expect to read PLENTY of descriptions in order to increase immersion: in other words, my goal is for the reader to experience the world first-hand, including what the characters are thinking, feeling, seeing, smelling, tasting... etc.
Some people may call that style of storytelling "wordy."
I call it "high quality writing."
I promise that, if you give it a chance, my style ***will*** grow on you -- and you'll grow to appreciate and even crave more of it.
...Or not.
I suppose we'll find out together.
On a different note: this story has a lot of rare "bonus features," including things like character theme music, which you can find on my Patreon.
## SECOND-CLASS SAINT [Portal Fantasy]
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/112182/second-class-saint-portal-fantasy](https://royalroad.com/fiction/112182/second-class-saint-portal-fantasy)
**"First Class? Sorry, you got me. I promise you, I am *far* more capable than some First Class."**
In the last century, Ragnarok descended—a cataclysmic event that nearly wiped humanity from the Earth. But instead of total destruction, it reshaped the very fabric of the world. Interdimensional gates tore open, unleashing monstrous creatures and unpredictable magical forces upon the planet.
The United Kingdom was the first to fall, sparking a brutal decade-long war in London. It wasn’t until five extraordinary individuals—the Saints—emerged that humanity began to turn the tide. Now, more than fifty years later, magic is woven into the lives of a select few known as 'deviants.'
Cyril Severin, a lowly D-rank hunter in Babylon—the world's greatest supernatural stronghold—is desperate to prove himself in a world teetering on the edge of disaster.
But when a deadly dungeon raid leaves him with powers that rival even the legendary Saints, his life takes an irreversible turn. As his abilities grow, so does the threat from those who will stop at nothing to control—or eliminate—him.
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**What to Expect:**
+Inspired by *Solo Leveling*, but takes a different path.
+No frequent level-ups or constant stat screens.
+Light litRPG elements blended with sci-fi and dark fantasy.
+Dungeon raids are part of the world, but not the core focus.
+Progression is gradual and earned—Cyril doesn’t always win.
+Moderate Aura Farming
The cover is **NOT** clickbait.
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**Update Schedule:** **T/W/Th/F** (For the first week.)
## Burning Phoenix - Arc 2
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/104402/burning-phoenix-arc-2](https://royalroad.com/fiction/104402/burning-phoenix-arc-2)
"You can't run from your own story."
Luke made a vow.
Vows, vows, vows, he held onto each and every one of them. From his dying mother, to the woman that saved him, he fulfilled both their promises to their very ends. Living, being a soldier they would be proud of, it all was---
Until it all crumbled down in front of him.
After saving a city, a vow he made for himself only, what would the expected reaction be? A military ceremony? Recognition? A chance to settle himself down after going through hell and back?
Instead of applause, there was outcry.
Instead of a ceremony, it was a tribunal.
Labeled nothing more than sinners, cruelty above, toppled over them like God's Anvil. Scared, nervous, their life flashing the future behind sets of metal bars; what have The Dark Angels done to deserve it?
Can they be rescued? But by who? And how did the ruling dub them as sinners? Was it the fortunate and praised?
Being the unfortunate and damned, they knew what to do. Without money, no where to go home to, and with morals higher than anyone up above, what will they do?
How will they navigate their sanity and morale in times of despair and frustration? Amidst the government's eyes? Will they be nothing more than sinners in the hands of a cruel God? Or...
Be the great men and women the angels above think they are.
Arc 2 - Landless of Laws
Act 1: Chapter 1 - 34
Act 2: Chapters 35 - 73
Act 3: Ongoing
## The Hallowed World [Isekai, Progression Fantasy]
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/106042/the-hallowed-world-isekai-progression-fantasy](https://royalroad.com/fiction/106042/the-hallowed-world-isekai-progression-fantasy)
Shawn was an emerging engineer before a portal pulled him and his cousin from Earth. He was told by the person who summoned him that they would save the world with their technical skills.
That plan lasted exactly five minutes upon being brought to this hollow world, fractured by an ancient calamity. Facing imminent attack from his summoner's conquest-obsessed brother, he tests out a potent power source to ward off their foes.
It comes with a steep price.
Armed with new powers and his engineering knowledge, he'll have to outthink his foes, craft tech solutions to many challenges, and rally allies.
***Take flight into the depths of Remaria!***
**Currently Releasing: M-W-F at 7:08 am MST.**
**What to expect:**
\* A fantasy adventure into a fractured world, with detailed worldbuilding and complex characters. The main POV is Shawn for 80-90% of the story.
\* Weak to Strong. Progression elements are more than numbers--allies will bond, powers will grow, and tech will advance.
\* Violence and danger are lurking elements in Remaria, as are mysteries and secrets buried within the depths of the world.
\* Rating: PG-13. There's violence, the heroes have old wounds in their past, and some language.
## Adrenaline Junkie [Book 2 Complete]
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/101188/adrenaline-junkie-book-2-complete](https://royalroad.com/fiction/101188/adrenaline-junkie-book-2-complete)
Archie Gracefield was an average computer engineer, who was just about to head to the gym on a Saturday afternoon when the integration of the 72nd cycle began. Introducing Archie's universe into the multiverse, where power is a necessity to protect your freedoms from those who wish to take them. And take it they shall.
Archie delves headfirst into the multiverse, choosing to forgo the Group Tutorial over the Solo Tutorial. Now, he must fight tooth and nail to survive in a world where roided-up squirrels are a common sight, and gargantuan creatures are deemed as juveniles.
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Schedule: 5x a week (Sun, Mon, Tue, Thur, Saturday)
Chapter Length: 2000 - 3500 words
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**Book 1 Complete... Oi! Who gave him a gun?**
**Book 2 Complete... Oi! When is that Spirit Beast gonna come out?!**
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Things to consider:
-Battle Junkie
-Crafting
-Large scale epic
-Cute little centipede :D
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Hello! I've been a lurker on RR for a long time, well before making an account. I've been inspired by many novels during my years of reading on RR, them being The Primal Hunter, The Runesmith, Path to Transcendence, and many more. As such, I've decided to write my own LitRPG epic.
Join the Discord here: <https://discord.gg/ajB2wHjfY7>
## Seed of the Oakspire (Progression Epic Fantasy) [Wriathon Participant]
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/109323/seed-of-the-oakspire-progression-epic-fantasy](https://royalroad.com/fiction/109323/seed-of-the-oakspire-progression-epic-fantasy)
2025 Spring Writathon Finisher!
Yelden Valley has long prospered beneath the golden glow of the Oakspire, a massive, ancient oak tree whose magic holds back the feral beasts and horrors of the Deadlands. But the Oakspire's protection is failing. Shadows stir in the north. Ghouls, more cunning and coordinated than ever recorded, march under an unseen banner, testing the valley's defenses and leaving trails of death in their wake.
Val, a battle hardened ranger, is thrust onto the front lines of this burgeoning war. From ambushes led by intelligent wights to desperate sieges against impossible odds, he and his dwindling company fight to uncover the source of the infection. They face not just mindless undead, but corrupted monstrosities, necromantic ogres, and a deadly foe from legend orchestrating the chaos from the depths of the Deadlands.
As villages fall and hope dwindles, a strange and ancient power awakens within Val. It's a force tied to life itself, allowing him to mend shattered bodies and bolster his allies, its origins shrouded in mostly forgotten legends of the valley's creation. But can this nascent ability turn the tide against an enemy that commands legions of the dead and wields necromancy potent enough to challenge the Oakspire itself?
Book One Complete as of Chapter 32 on 4/30/25! Book Two to begin posting immediately.
Upload schedule is Monday and Thursday with 3-5k word chapters.
## Lost Adventure
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/107679/lost-adventure](https://royalroad.com/fiction/107679/lost-adventure)
Gods of all kinds have decided transform Earth and it's inhabitants into pieces of entertainment for their enjoyment. Monsters and creatures of all sorts have been brought to reality to lay ruin on humanity, forcing everyone to fight to see the light of every waking day.
A man wakes up in an unsightly scene to most people inside a crematorium with no recollection of his life what so ever. Knowing nothing, he fights his way through the challenges and trials that these heartless gods throw at him in the game they call 'Lost Adventure'.
Follow as he faces each obstacle with one goal in his mind that keeps him going, to reclaim his lost memory.
[participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge]
## Greatest Hero, Greatest Tamer
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/108689/greatest-hero-greatest-tamer](https://royalroad.com/fiction/108689/greatest-hero-greatest-tamer)
Ondun, the Greatest Hero of Arcanis, a Draconian adventurer who wields spear, short sword, and magic with equal potency, seeks to revive his friends from a slumber caused by having their souls summoned from their bodies. He finds an odd device in some ancient ruins, which transports him to the world of Monastria - a world teeming with Mons, super-powered animals who can be cute, overpowered, or just plain weird.
His friend Aenora, the last of the Knowing Circle they are part of, seeks to rescue Ondun when he goes missing.
Together, they will uncover an ancient secret that binds at least two worlds.
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**What's in this story?**
**Monster coaching**inspired by a certain well-known franchise, where power is gained through a forged connection, practice, and experience.
**Magic,** in the form of anima. Well-understood by Ondun and his friends, this power could be connected to the powers that Mons use...
A **Mystery**of the uncanny connection between two very different worlds, and a force that wants to doom them both.
A **Hero**who seeks to survive an unknown world, and heal some wounds he didn't even realize he had.
**Strategic battles**and **unique problem solving**, as Ondun and his allies bring everything to light.
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New chapters uploaded Wednesday - Saturday at 6 PM Central Standard/Daylight Savings Time. Saturdays will also see a chapter released at 6 AM CST.
Please consider subscribing with the [Gray Word Arts Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/GrayWordArts) if you like this work! Even a $1 subscription helps support *Greatest Hero, Greatest Tamer.*
*Cover art was created with AI. Artists, please PM me if you would like your art to be featured on this story instead!*
## The Spiral Ruler(Isekai / LITRPG)
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/113661/the-spiral-rulerisekai-litrpg](https://royalroad.com/fiction/113661/the-spiral-rulerisekai-litrpg)
A world perfectly crafted by illusion—where the church reigns supreme. Both the rich and the poor live under its palm. A world ruled by fate, luck, worth… and above all, divinity.
Dexter was just an author, struggling with writer’s block halfway through a novel on transmigration. But one day, a crippling headache forced him to sleep—only for him to awaken in a medieval fantasy world tinged with steampunk. A world he had only ever imagined writing about.
Now, burdened by Daylan’s past and his own desires, Dexter must forge a new path. He has to pay for Daylan’s mistakes, choose a better future, and protect the people he’s come to call family.
**What to expect:**
-Weak to strong male MC
-Political Intrigue.
-Fantasy setting with magic and a system
-Isekai elements (Transmigration)
-Stronger side characters
-A few psychological terror and emotional breakdown.
-No harem but there is a slow burn romance.
-Deep lore.
## IN SEARCH FOR DIVINITY
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/115545/in-search-for-divinity](https://royalroad.com/fiction/115545/in-search-for-divinity)
What if every choice you make is nothing more than an illusion? In a darkness that feels alive, a lone soul awakens—Skilvyo—torn from oblivion by an omniscient Author who weaves fear, doubt, and the very limits of free will. As he struggles to claim his identity in a realm where even time is devoured, one must ask: Is his destiny truly his own, or merely a page in a cosmic tale?
Far away in a world bound by inherited dogma and rational limits, Elvyon dares to challenge the unquestioned truth of divinity. Shunned by tradition yet driven by relentless inquiry, he wonders: Could the concept of God be nothing more than a carefully crafted illusion designed to control humanity?
Across endless multiverses and dimensions, fate strands these two seekers on paths destined to converge in Faar—a nexus where reality, myth, and destiny collide. In a universe where every certainty is undermined by mystery, can our understanding of free will ever escape the grip of a grand, prewritten narrative?
## Endless Isekai - the Life of Arson Omni
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/65329/endless-isekai-the-life-of-arson-omni](https://royalroad.com/fiction/65329/endless-isekai-the-life-of-arson-omni)
Seven season cycles old Arson is far too mature for his age. As an orphan in the world of Cultivation, his only known option was always destined to be a life of poverty.
But gifts can be found even in the darkest and most unexpected places (like a literal junkyard). Arson's parental abandonment has made him into quite a resourceful young man who is launched into a world of RPG-like stats, mana, madness, and maniacal levels of power.
His powers grow as does his knowledge, physical, and mental strength.
Some gifts can become burdens. When the weight of the Univers lands on his shoulders, Arson must level up or lose out.
"My mother is a hero, none may see her as such, but we all live and breathe due to her sacrifices. My father is a villain, beloved by the realm and those he reigns over, but what does that make me?” - Arson of Omni
Post Frequency
**Give us a follow, our posting days are currently increasing, and we don’t want you to miss a single page!**
What to expect:
\*No harems. No Profanity. Seemingly Overpowered MC. True crafting system introduced by Vol4. Occasional System related losses in power, but don’t worry the bounce back is worth the read! Subtle romantic elements, but primarily this is a Anti-Hero Progressionist series, with undertones of villainy.
For fans of Audio-Anime, Listen now on YouTube: [Endless Isekai Audio](https://www.youtube.com/@arsonofomni/videos)
Volume 0: Continents & Cultivation 21 Bonus Chapter Prequel: World Building / Slice of Life.
\*Winner of Royal Road November 2023 Writathon\*
Volume 1: Adolescence & Attitude Chapters 1–21: Slice of life / Progression Fantasy.
Volume 1.5: Disasters & Development 21 Bonus Chapter Installment: World Building / Slice of Life
\*Winner of Royal Road April 2024 Writathon\*
Volume 2: Growth & Grace Chapters 22-42: Progression / Portal Fantasy.
Volume 2.5: Emotions & Endeavors. Under construction...
Volume 3: Purpose & Prominence Chapters 43-63: Progression Fantasy / Partial Isekai.
Volume 4: Strength & Stability Chapters 64–84: School Life / War & Military.
Volume 5: Damage & Demons Chapters 85-106: Dungeons / Progression Fantasy.
Volume 6: Vices & Viscera Chapters 107-128: Urban Fantasy / School Life.
Volume 7: Heavens & Heartache. School Life / Slice of Life.
Volume 7.5: Menaces & Memories. Under Construction...
Volume 8: Principles & Promises. War and Military / Progressionist Fantasy.
Volume 9: Deities & Damnation. Kingdom Building / Progressionist Fantasy
Volume 10: Legion & Levels. Dungeon / Portal Fantasy.
Volume 11: Automation & Artwork. Kingdom Building / Partial Isekai.
If interested, subscribe on Patreon for advanced unreleased \*Unedited\* Chapters & Episodes of the newly developing audio web series now releasing on Youtube!
[Join the Omni family!](https://www.patreon.com/epistemiclibrary)
**Click below for revised volumes with content additions.**
**[Endless Isekai](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLKVYDRK?binding=kindle_edition&ref=dbs_dp_awt_ser_img_widg_pc_tukn)**
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## The Venemous Vampire Snake Likes Sunlight
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/111285/the-venemous-vampire-snake-likes-sunlight](https://royalroad.com/fiction/111285/the-venemous-vampire-snake-likes-sunlight)
The System, an omnipresent being spread across all realities, likes stories. To obtain such stories, it has begun another Acensiom Tournament in a new world. In the process, it populates the world with monsters.
One such monster was meant to be a snake. Instead, it became a vampire. One that likes sunlight. It *r**eally* likes sunlight.
Can this new reality survive a living paradox?
...Assuming, of course, it doesn't decide to just sleep all day.
## Asheron's Fall: The Power of Ten, Book Six
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/80952/asherons-fall-the-power-of-ten-book-six](https://royalroad.com/fiction/80952/asherons-fall-the-power-of-ten-book-six)
***Finished the Royal Road Writathon Challenge for April and November 2024, and April 2025!***
***This story is complete at 518 chapters, ending May 1, 2025.***
The sixth of Aelryinth's soul shards is floating free, being brought down and into another world where the Power of Ten doesn't exist... but the magic there is changing, the world is in flux, and for some reason, an experienced gamer might just fit right in with the natives and strange magic of this place.
A story derived from much of (but not all!) the rich lore and history of the Asheron's Call game. Callouts to all my former gamer friends and Allegiance members on Leafcull! We take up the story when the servers collapsed and the world went down, and what exactly happened after that?...
## Come On, Let Me Steal The Skill First!
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/113660/come-on-let-me-steal-the-skill-first](https://royalroad.com/fiction/113660/come-on-let-me-steal-the-skill-first)
In 3025, spiritual energy resurgence, awakening bloodlines forcing humanity underground. **Ryan Carter**, a reborner from the past, wakes up in the body of a scrawny kid with a weak bloodline, Drafted into a deadly patrol to fight evolved beasts. But everything changes when he unlocks a secret weapon: a card system that lets him steal skills from anyone with a touch!
Can he survive the apocalypse, master his powers, and rewrite his fate?
What to expect:
**- 50 chapters will be released in the first week (Finished)**
**- Each chapter will be update on Monday, Wednesday and Friday(0800 UTC+8)**
- **12 chapters per month**
## The Bearer [Fantasy apocalypse]
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/111422/the-bearer-fantasy-apocalypse](https://royalroad.com/fiction/111422/the-bearer-fantasy-apocalypse)
Deatt was just a small time thief. Along with his only friend Nido, they stole and took what they could get their hands on. That type of life inevitably sent the both of them to prison.
Neither happy with a life of entrapment, they would often try to use their wits to escape.
After such a botched attempt, they find themselves in separate solitary confinement. When something in the prison changes. Unaware of the change, they face a wave of destruction. Is it confined in the prison? Or had the catastrophe affected more, than the home of the wicked?
[participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge]
## The Journeys we Shared; Their Memories Too
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/109468/the-journeys-we-shared-their-memories-too](https://royalroad.com/fiction/109468/the-journeys-we-shared-their-memories-too)
A girl who wields an untamable power finds herself seeking refuge alongside her uncle in a remote village in the dead of night. There, bandits who had made the place their plaything see them as prey, and try to assault them of all they have.
The girl, Ellyn, goes out of control defending herself and causes the death of all the bandits--and her uncle--while nearly dying herself. She is saved by the local doctor and a young boy who nurse her back to health.
Alas, the bandits would not let the offense stand, and seek to murder the responsible and everyone involved, no matter how many bodies they have to cut through to see it done. With the guilt of the chaos she unleashed weighing on her head, she sets off on a time limit to save the villagers and repent for taking the life of the last of her family.
## The Chronicles of Fantastic Worlds
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/111834/the-chronicles-of-fantastic-worlds](https://royalroad.com/fiction/111834/the-chronicles-of-fantastic-worlds)
**Darkness has awakened. A new generation must rise.**
When the balance of planet AN is shattered by an unexpected rebellion, peace becomes a fading memory. A corrupting force spreads through the ranks of the celestial order, triggering a brutal war that threatens to consume the world.
Gabriel, a mysterious young warrior, and his chosen companions are thrust into a battle against fallen generals, ancient betrayals, and a forgotten truth buried for centuries. As the last Guardians fall, a new legacy is born: the Archangels.
Their journey takes them beyond AN—into a world both familiar and strange… Earth. But what awaits is not peace, but chaos born from demons, giants, and a race of hybrid humans corrupted by fallen Watchers. Alongside new allies like Agatha, Enoch, and Elias, the Archangels must face a cosmic crisis that will force them to consider the unthinkable: cleansing the Earth in a flood to restart humanity.
From celestial warfare to mythological legends, this saga blends magic, sacrifice, and the origins of mankind in a world where hope is forged in fire, thunder, and light.
**Are you ready to discover the true purpose of Earth?**
## Cowardly
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/112568/cowardly](https://royalroad.com/fiction/112568/cowardly)
War raged. Man versus God. An army of ten million vs an army of one. Which side do you think had the numbers? Zenzo lost his memories in this war. And now, he must figure out who he is, along with his purpose, with the help of his companions. There's only one problem. Zenzo is a coward, afraid of conflict and battle. And. He has to save the world. But he wields the power to make anything around him the opposite of what it currently is. You're probably wondering how a person terrified of conflict can save the world.
Me too.
But somehow, Zenzo fights to do it. Even though every time he uses his power, he accidentally makes something more formidable than it was supposed to be. Not only does he have to fight world-ending threats, but he also has to fight with his inability to control his power. All heroes have to start from somewhere. Right?
Can a coward rise above fear? Or will he hide from things that wish to harm him and his family?
## The Non-Human Society
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/74282/the-non-human-society](https://royalroad.com/fiction/74282/the-non-human-society)
**The Non-Human Society is a shell of its former self.**
The Society is crumbling. Its members are scattered. Its ideals faded. Its heart broken.
**Renn** joins seeking purpose... finding **Vim**, the Society's weary Protector. However **Vim** guards more than the Society. He also hides a past she can't yet grasp, one unraveling with every step.
As betrayal stirs from within, enemies draw near, and old wounds begin to rot, **Renn** and **Vim** must face a question neither are ready to answer...
Is what they're trying to protect still worth saving?
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**The Non-Human Society updates every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday.**
**Side-stories released every second Wednesday of the month.**
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**Chapters alternate Point of Views. Chapter titles will have the character's PoV in them.**
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**What to expect?**
- An immersive world-building and character focused story!
- A typical, but fleshed out, low-fantasy world. Regrettably, the only numbers that go up here are the chapters and word counts...! And my debt, but let's not talk about that.
- A more down to earth, sometimes somber story. But there is hope!
- Cozy gradual romance and character growth!
- A huge world to get lost in. Lots of content. Over 1.5M words written already!
- Side-Stories! Now released once a month.
- A tiny sliver of my heart... forever yours!
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**Participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge**
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***Support The Story and Read 16 Chapters Ahead On [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/VarianMorn)!***
## Chronicles of The Phoenix King Volume 1 Stormbringer
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/109804/chronicles-of-the-phoenix-king-volume-1-stormbringer](https://royalroad.com/fiction/109804/chronicles-of-the-phoenix-king-volume-1-stormbringer)
**Chronicles of the Phoenix King**
**Vol. 1: Stormbringer**
Reborn in fire. Raised in shadow. Bound to a phoenix.
When the gods abandon the world, Hiro rises to challenge them.
In a world where divine bloodlines rule and mortals kneel to indifferent Olympians, a young boy named Hiro awakens to a power not even the gods understand. After a near-death encounter, he forms a soul-bond with a phoenix—a mythical being of flame and rebirth. Together, they set out not just to survive, but to change everything.
As Hiro battles corrupted beasts, uncovers forgotten legends, and earns his place among mortals and myths alike, he begins to understand:
**This is no chosen path. This is evolution.**
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**What to Expect:**
A phoenix-bound protagonist with divine potential
Mythology-meets-progression-fantasy atmosphere
Strategic combat, fire-lightning fusion, and earned power growth
Political tension, ancient gods, and rising rebellion
Emotional bonds, sacred oaths, and one burning question:
**What does it mean to be worthy of power?**
Recently crossed **1,000 views** on Royal Road.
To everyone who's joined the journey so far—thank you.
To new readers: welcome to the storm.
Perfect for fans of mythological reimagining's, rising heroes, and high-stakes character arcs.
Currently writing in Writathon so schedule is off, but New chapters every Monday at 10 am!
## Fate Alchemist - A Regression Academy LitRPG
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/108576/fate-alchemist-a-regression-academy-litrpg](https://royalroad.com/fiction/108576/fate-alchemist-a-regression-academy-litrpg)
When the world ended, Wulf thought he’d finally have peace. That couldn’t be further from the truth. As a hardened demon-slaying warrior, he learned the intricacies of the system, but he had nothing to fight for. War and regret were the only things on his mind—right up to his death.
After making a deal with the System, he wakes up on the grounds of his old academy, forty-one years ago, now with the unique [Fate Alchemist] class.
In the chaos, he only sees a chance to find a perfect balance between a golem-wielding warrior and an alchemist, to travel the world and form true bonds with a party, and to grow stronger than he ever was. And that means he’ll have to put a halt to the demon invasions once and for all.
But the System has a unique way of throwing a wrench in all his plans, and he might not be the only one with memories of the future…
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**Expectations:**
- 1 chapter a day. Volume 1 is complete
- 50% academy setting, 50% adventure
- Slow burn, some slice of life elements
- LitRPG, no stats, skill-centric story
- No harem
- MC is a poison-based alchemist who’s great at brawling
- Mix of large scale kaiju battles and human-scale fights
- System assistant kitten (eventually!)
- 99% Single PoV
## Mythic Dive
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/114556/mythic-dive](https://royalroad.com/fiction/114556/mythic-dive)
In the distant future, Earth thrives under a singular world government that has eradicated all traces of fiction—no myths, no stories, no gods. Only science remains. But Samuel, a boy who grew up knowing the secrets of the Myths and legends of the past, carries a spark of something forgotten.
On his 16th birthday, like all humans, he awakens his special ability called "Karna". But unlike the others, his power was violated. A mysterious entity intervenes, leaving him blind and weakening his abilities. The moment he activated his Karna, the barrier between reality and the unknown shatters, linking humanity to a dimension where all forgotten myths, legends, and fantasies reside.
Within this realm, magic, gods, and creatures of legend exist—not as mere stories, but as forces waiting to be reclaimed. To restore his sight and unlock his true potential, Samuel must venture into this world of myths. But Earth faces another threat—an invading alien force, seeking to conquer both dimensions.
As humanity battles for survival, heroes will rise, legends will be born, and the myths once erased will shape the fate of two worlds. In a future where fiction was buried, Samuel will prove that some stories refuse to be forgotten.
...
Hey there I'm Zakeria15. I'm a new Author so please have some patience with me. Point out any inconsistencies, grammar and spelling errors so I can try to keep the story as good as possible. I hope you all have fun reading "Mythic Dive".
I don't own the picture used for the cover of the novel. it's just a random picture I found on Pinterest. if you are the original creator just leave a comment and I'll remove it if you want.
## Misbegotten Memories
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/100762/misbegotten-memories](https://royalroad.com/fiction/100762/misbegotten-memories)
The fate of humanity lies in the balance as war rages in the multiverse.
Blissfully unaware of this existential threat, people on Earth dream of lives on other worlds, receiving nightly memories that include first-hand knowledge of how to develop fantastical powers. Hector Thoreaux already has a lot to deal with. His father is dying and his marriage is ending. Yet now he dreams of a seemingly untalented war orphan learning to cultivate among the Xian.
Misbegotten Memories is a slow burn progression fantasy following the journey of Hector from an aging workaholic to the heights of power.
What to expect:
-Earned progression
-Some slice of life
-World building
-Character growth
-Cultivation nitty gritty
Release Schedule: Weekdays (Monday through Friday)
Read 30 chapters ahead on [Patreon](https://patreon.com/MisbegottenMemories).
## Rise of a Film Emperor
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/110406/rise-of-a-film-emperor](https://royalroad.com/fiction/110406/rise-of-a-film-emperor)
Who is the man who built a film empire from the ashes of a bankrupt theater—devoured Hollywood giants, seduced presidents, and became both angel and demon to the golden age of cinema? He was hailed by Chaplin as "the rarest genius to ever wield a camera," worshipped by Spielberg as "father and master," and cursed by rivals as a "devil in a director’s chair." While actors adored him, pornographers crowned him their patron saint. His name became a paradox: a visionary who pioneered realism, sparked New Wave revolutions, and yet orchestrated cutthroat corporate wars to dominate every major studio—Columbia, MGM, Paramount, Fox, Warner Bros.—all crushed under the heel of his "Dream Factory." From the White House to the streets of Beijing, power bowed to his influence. U.S. presidents awarded him medals; millions hailed him as a hero. But behind the golden reels lay whispers: What deals forged his empire? What darkness fueled his art? And why do filmmakers still tremble at his shadow, muttering, "He made us afraid to even lift a camera"? The Godfather of Silver Screens unravels the myth of cinema’s most dangerous genius—a man who didn’t just capture light and shadow, but rewrote the DNA of storytelling itself. Dive into a saga of ambition, betrayal, and the hypnotic power of a man who turned dreams into empires… and empires into legends. Who was he? The answer lies in the flicker of the projector—and the blood beneath the silver screen.
## Seventh Sentre
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/83580/seventh-sentre](https://royalroad.com/fiction/83580/seventh-sentre)
**(Everything after chapter 0 and before chapter 28 have plans to be rewritten.)**
**Beginning initialization... Minimum system operation...
Time: Unknown | Location: Subterranean, Unknown | Status: Stable**
*Ugh... quit the yapping...*
**Error: Uncharacteristic behavior detected.**
**Running Basic Scan...**
**Error: Excessive mental resolution unsuitable for minimum processing detected. *Logging start...*Log #2587051 Finished, Rebooting... Failed, Retrying... Fatal Error: Unknown Parameter "Synopsis" incompatible with story...
Force Power Off...**
*Jackson Liethier just got into a car accident. His wife, who was late—again—is somewhere about a minute earlier on the highway and clueless to that fact. As recompense for sacrificing himself for the lives of several others when the end was near for so many, he earned a reward for this next life. Capable of much more than he is aware, this yet-to-be-reshaped soul will soon find himself in a world of unfulfilled potential. H**igher entities with unexpected relations to our protagonist and armed with memories from their past, this technologically advanced and intelligence-boosted human will seek to understand their role in this game played by greater forces.*
[Winner in the Royal Road 2025 Writathon Challenge]
Note: This is my first story that I've actually sat down and really gone into detail writing. I have no real plan for a consistent update or release schedule (maybe 2 chapters a week?) and will be more of a write-when-I-feel-like-writing type of story. Life is tough, and there isn't enough time to make reality a hundred million dreams.
## The Hermit: A Covens of Midnight Story
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/108780/the-hermit-a-covens-of-midnight-story](https://royalroad.com/fiction/108780/the-hermit-a-covens-of-midnight-story)
Journal-style novelization of Covens of Midnight playthrough, a magic school, slice-of-life, solo ttrpg with an enemies-to-lovers slow burn.
Seretra Crowfoot has always wanted to attend a *real* school, make *real* friends, and do *real* magic. So after being home schooled in the country for most of her life, she is over all three moons to be finally accepted to the Midnight Court, the most prestigious school for magic on either continent.
Seretra is brimming with hope and excitement that things will be different this time and she can finally cast off the stigma of being called clumsy or cursed. Ever since the bird-shaped marks appeared on her neck, strange things tend to happen around her. She finds out quickly that these mishaps do her no favors with her school work, but luckily, they don't scare away her peers like they had in her hometown.
When a rumor about one of her mishaps is spread around the Court, though, Seretra is understandably disappointed. When she finds out that her combat partner was the one to start them, she is livid.
**What to Expect:**
MC slow-burn progression through skill and learning.
Slow-burn rivals-to-lovers fantasy romance
Collegiate magic school life in an immersive fantasy setting
Focus on character development and interpersonal relationships
[Participating in the Writathon Event April 2025]
## Reincarnated into a Failed Marriage
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/110969/reincarnated-into-a-failed-marriage](https://royalroad.com/fiction/110969/reincarnated-into-a-failed-marriage)
[Participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge]
Imagine waking up in a stranger’s body, only to discover you’re married to a **hot MILF** who despises you. That’s **Aric's** reality when he awakens as Vayne Arkwright—a disgraced noble whose sins have left Ashwick in ruins and his wife, Seraphina, seething with hatred. To make matters worse, Vayne’s memories are gone due to amnesia, leaving Aric clueless about this world of magic, betrayal, and debauchery. His sole guide is Ivy, a sarcastic, self-aware system who offers no quests or clear direction—just cryptic advice and sarcasm.
Trapped in a body tied to a legacy of cruelty, addiction, and corruption, Aric must navigate a broken marriage, treacherous politics, rebuild crumbling cities, and win back the trust of those Vayne wronged—all while grappling with the lingering guilt of inherited sins. With no easy answers, Aric faces an impossible journey: redeeming himself in a life not his own while resisting the darkness within Vayne’s essence. It’s a messy, infuriating start.
- Arc 1 completed -
## Merchant Of Yliaster
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/107815/merchant-of-yliaster](https://royalroad.com/fiction/107815/merchant-of-yliaster)
**When your desire is strong enough to pay the price, you search for the Merchant of Yliaster.**
A legend endures across the realities and worlds under the system's influence. It is whispered in secret and sung in ancient songs.
It tells of a man with dazzling green eyes, appearing without a pattern since time immemorial.
It is said that this man could fulfill any desire if one could pay the price.
As he wanders the creation, his trades cause kingdoms to fall, planets to turn into dust, and, on rare occasions, children to laugh.
Some call him a god and worship him. Others, meanwhile, call him a devil, yet they still desire his visit. They all know him by the same name: The Merchant Of Yliaster.
Who is this being of impossible deals? And what does he desire?
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What to expect:
•A ridiculously strong lead fighting ridiculously strong enemies.
•Some satire, as I seem to be unable to stay serious for more than a couple of minutes at a time.
•Stable LitRPG progression
•A lot of magic experiments.
•And of course, wishes and their consequences.
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Upload Schedule: One chapter every day.
## Ideworld
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/111969/ideworld](https://royalroad.com/fiction/111969/ideworld)
**Readers can expect:**A rich blend of magical abilities and superpowers, governed by a clear (though not immediately obvious to the characters) set of rules and gradual progression. The story weaves together slice-of-life elements—school dynamics, personal relationships—with moments of darkness and whimsy, as characters journey through many different worlds. Expect a mixture of comedy, adventure, exploration, heists, action, and strong character focus. This is set within a vast universe, thoughtfully planned and full of possibilities.
This story is about:
People growing up, falling in and out of love, forming and breaking friendships. It explores a vast, hidden universe that lies just beyond the fabric of our own—one that grants extraordinary powers to a select few.
**Note on tone and pacing:**
*Ideworld* is envisioned as a long-form journey. It's not a tale for readers seeking instant gratification or immediately overpowered characters. While some abilities may seem impressive early on, true growth takes time—and that's part of the adventure.
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**When imagination becomes weaponized, and emotions and thoughts shape the world around you, who you are matters just as much as what you can do.**
Alexa May has always seen the world as a canvas waiting to be painted. But in a place where reality bends to emotion, can her art become her weapon—or her downfall?
Peter Stark has always been her steady anchor, stepping in when she needed him most. Now, he must face a different challenge: learning to make choices of his own.
Neither of them expected a forgotten building in their neighborhood to unravel their reality.
When they stumble upon a mysterious portal, Alexa and Peter are pulled into *Ideworld*—a shifting, surreal reflection of our own, where emotion sculpts the landscape and the mind wields power beyond reason.
Haunted by visions and guided only by cryptic whispers, they must navigate a world where nothing is as it seems, trust is a fragile currency, and self-discovery may be the key to survival.
**Some doors were never meant to be opened.**
**Some paths, once taken, cannot be unwalked.**
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This idea lived rent-free in my mind for a long time—but now, it's time to collect the debt.
As I continue writing, my characters are becoming more alive than I ever imagined. A word of caution: in *Ideworld*, imagination isn’t just powerful—it’s everything.
If even one person finds joy in reading this story the way I’ve found joy in creating it, I’ll consider that a win.
Thanks for joining me on this journey. Have fun!
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Although it may not be immediately apparent, and while the main characters are teenagers on the cusp of adulthood, this is a story written for adults. It will explore a number of mature themes throughout.
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**Updates:**
I plan to update **twice a week**, with each chapter averaging around **20 standard pages**.
I don’t believe in artificially splitting chapters into smaller parts just to satisfy bizarre algorithmic preferences. I’d rather let the story breathe and unfold the way it’s meant to.
## Tower of Will
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/112057/tower-of-will](https://royalroad.com/fiction/112057/tower-of-will)
Remy never meant to climb the Tower.
They only wanted to disappear... to escape a past clawing at their heels and a future already out of reach. But in a world ruled by Ascenders, where magic is currency and power dictates freedom, disappearing isn't so easy. Especially not when you accidentally get bound to a team of volatile strangers, each with secrets of their own and reasons to survive the climb.
Among them:
A brilliant, sharp tonged caster who seems to see too much.
A protective, deadly swordsman with something to prove.
And a shapeshifter with a bear problem and a bigger heart.
Together, they must navigate the ever-shifting floors of the Tower, each one a test of combat, cunning, or worse. But not all monsters wear teeth and claws. Some look like old friends. Some, like mirrors.
As Remy rises, so does the weight of choice. What do you sacrifice to keep someone alive? What part of you doesn't come back down?
**Expect:**
🌿 *A slow-burn, character-driven fantasy with real emotional weight*
⚔️ *Strategic combat, unique magic system, and varied challenges on every Tower floor*
💔 *Found family, messy bonds, and romantic tension that simmers*
🧠 *Internal conflict, guilt, and hard choices*
💬 *Snarky banter, vulnerable conversations, and quiet moments that ache*
🧭 *An immersive world with lore that unfolds through experience*
🌈 *Queer/LGBTQIA+ main characters with complex identities and slow-building, emotionally rich relationships*
This isn’t a story about heroes. It’s about people trying not to break, and sometimes, they break anyway.
NOTE: This is the first book I've written so I appreciate any feedback! It's a story based on a Dungeons and Dragons campaign I ran a while back, taking place in an ancient tower. Each floor will probably be its own book. New chapters release every Wednesday. Thanks ❤️
\*\*\*Original Content By RemyKay. Please Do Not Distribute\*\*\*
## System Lost: My Own Best Friend
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/109928/system-lost-my-own-best-friend](https://royalroad.com/fiction/109928/system-lost-my-own-best-friend)
**Sometimes the only one who can save you—is you.**
Allison is a normal girl who enjoys spending time with her friends, going out to parties and clubs, and just generally enjoying college life. So when she wakes up in a strange underground complex full of candles, weird creatures, and no memory of how she ended up there, it's safe to say she's a little out of her element. She has no survival skills, no ability to fight, and absolutely no hecking clue what all these weird words and numbers floating around in her head are supposed to mean! It seems like a hopeless situation until, in her desperation, she finds an unlikely ally in...herself?! Another her with different knowledge, skills, and personality. Together, they might have a chance of making it out alive, but there's a catch—they still share the same body.
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What to expect:
Yeah, I'm not doing that. *System Lost* is my second series, and my first new project after four years of writing my previous story, *Fates Parallel*. I've learned a lot from that experience, and I'm excited to put those lessons to work in this new story. If you're familiar with my previous work, then you can expect a familiar focus on characterization and personal growth, with a newly refined style and brand new themes and setting. If not, then just know that I've spent the last four years consistently writing one story until it was finished, with only a handful of pauses each less than a month long. I am committed to seeing my projects through to the end, and I offer proof rather than promises that this story will not be abandoned.
Additionally, I plan to keep *System Lost* freely available for as long as possible, or even indefinitely if I can afford to do so. I'm not going to make a promise I might have to break, but it is my sincere hope that I will not ever have to move this story to Kindle Unlimited.
*System Lost* updates every **Monday, Wednesday, and Friday** at **5 PM EST**.
Cover arts by Fuyudust and Sagior. Character designs by Tsuu and Mjeow. Chibi characters by Alice (of TsurotArtistry).
## The Red Reaper's Requiem: Azrael
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/106972/the-red-reapers-requiem-azrael](https://royalroad.com/fiction/106972/the-red-reapers-requiem-azrael)
*To live. And die.*
*To kill. And thrive.*
*To break. And cry.*
*“Did it ever truly matter?*
*The business of living, was it a hoax?*
*A wild goose chase?*
*It’s all so grey, devoid of a dash of colour.”*
*An orphan boy dreamed of the world outside the four walls of his existence, to become a man of his own making, through toil and sweat. But all that changed when a demon invaded his orphanage, throwing his life off course, casting him into an abyss, wrought from steel over flesh.*
A coming-of-age tale questioning what it means to uphold lofty ideals in a world fraught with trials and tribulations, bound by betrayal and new shackles.
## Alpha Agent: A LitRPG Adventure
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/84334/alpha-agent-a-litrpg-adventure](https://royalroad.com/fiction/84334/alpha-agent-a-litrpg-adventure)
**Dan Erikson took a machete to the back. A memorable start to his career as an agent.**
In the polluted, crime-filled streets of New York, Dan is left for dead after a disastrous encounter with another gang. But the mysterious Alpha Corporation intervenes and drags him from the brink of death. They give him a choice: serve or die.
Transported to the other side of the world, Dan is introduced to a new bizarre landscape of stats, armor and weapons in a world of warring shards. The corporation assigns him his first real mission: crush a rebellion in the city of Amethyst.
Dan quickly discovers his new powers as a shard agent, a mass-produced super-soldier of the Alpha Corp.
Is Dan up for the job? Or will he be another statistic in the Alpha Corp’s desperate arms race against rival shards?
**About the series:** Follow Dan in Alpha Agent, a weak to strong protagonist in a pulse-pounding LitRPG Adventure set in a cyberpunk and fantasy world. Sink your teeth into a world with missions, challenges, and a progression fantasy in a war between various factions. This journey will captivate fans of The Primal Hunter, Iron Prince, and System Awakening.
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Book 1 (Amethyst raid): Ch. 1 - 39
Book 2 (Heist): Ch. 40 - 86
Book 3 (Combat Games): Ch. 87 - 130
Book 4: Ch. 131 - 187
Subscribe to my Patreon for as low as $5 to read ten chapters ahead!
Join the discord [here](https://discord.gg/vUcz264R4b)!
## Reluctant Cuckoo Heir
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/112991/reluctant-cuckoo-heir](https://royalroad.com/fiction/112991/reluctant-cuckoo-heir)
*The Mercier name means power. It means wealth, influence, and respect.
It also means my siblings are constantly at each other's throats, clawing for Father's approval like starving wolves. And dear old Dad? He watches it all like it's his personal entertainment.
I'm Dante Mercier, a candidate for a throne I absolutely do not want. While my half-siblings scheme and backstab each other for control of our father's empire, I'm perfectly content to nap through class, flirt with pretty teachers, and hang out with my friends. Let the others fight over who gets to be a prince of Rebirth City.*
*....*
*If only it were that easy, but it isn't life if things don't get complicated, is it?*
## Doors to Dungeons
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/109080/doors-to-dungeons](https://royalroad.com/fiction/109080/doors-to-dungeons)
Chris was down on his luck, no job, kicked out of the house by his stepmother, not even having time to grab his phone or wallet. His bad day only gets weirder when he encounters a mysterious door in the middle of a parking lot and then finds himself thrust into the depths of a Hell Difficulty Dungeon. Now he has to survive the monsters, the Dungeon and his own mind as he fights to get back home, even if only to see his father and sister again.
But what happens when he succeeds and emerges from the Dungeon? How has the world outside changed in his absence? How has his time in the Dungeon changed him? And what was that about him probably being the strongest human on the planet? At least currently.
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## Day-to-Day Life of an Immortal Dragon (A Slice-of-Life LitRPG)
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/97368/day-to-day-life-of-an-immortal-dragon-a-slice-of-life](https://royalroad.com/fiction/97368/day-to-day-life-of-an-immortal-dragon-a-slice-of-life)
When a former salaryman awakens as the last last dragon alive after a thousand-year slumber, he discovers that adjusting to magical life is harder than any corporate training session.
Disguised as the aristocratic mage **Tavalor**, he hopes for a quiet existence, but Vallenport is anything but predictable. From enchanted markets that rearrange themselves overnight to neighbors who casually barter spells like they’re pastries, life in the magical city is a constant whirlwind of surprises.
Between nosy real estate agents, magical mishaps, and his growing fascination with human magic, Tavalor’s attempts to live a peaceful life are anything but dull. His dragon instincts—and a streak of mischief—turn even the simplest errands into adventures, proving that even an immortal dragon can’t escape the charm and chaos of everyday life.
With humor, heart, and the cozy charm of a magical city, \_Day-to-Day Life of an Immortal Dragon\_ is a whimsical slice-of-life tale about finding joy in the ordinary—and magic in the unexpected.
**Perfect for fans of cozy fantasy, OP MC's, day-to-day-slice-of-life adventures, and dragons with lazy personalities!**
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[participant in 2x Royal Road Writathon challenges]
Available on Kindle:
[Volume 1: Tavalor’s Awakening Chapter 1-13](https://a.co/d/glGqj0w)
[Volume 2: Vallen’s Dungeon Chapter 14-24](https://a.co/d/0poPjAz)
[Volume 3: New Horizons Chapter 25-39](https://a.co/d/0I1lBBo)
[Volume 4: Versus the Watchers Chapter 40-52](https://a.co/d/3SZmsrg)
## (Français)Le Dernier Élu
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/115169/francaisle-dernier-elu](https://royalroad.com/fiction/115169/francaisle-dernier-elu)
🌌 Prologue
Dans un monde oublié, un être ancien connu sous le nom de Kaëron régnait autrefois en maître sur la magie et la matière. Mais le temps a émoussé sa puissance. Faible, mourant, incapable de maintenir son propre monde, il comprend qu’il doit transmettre son héritage à un successeur digne de le porter.
Mais aucun être de son monde ne possède la force, la volonté ou le potentiel nécessaire. Alors, Kaëron se tourne vers un autre monde : le nôtre.
Après des siècles d’observation, il sélectionne 100 000 jeunes humains, choisis au hasard parmi les adolescents et jeunes adultes. Sans leur consentement, il les arrache à leur vie, les téléporte dans un monde qu’il a entièrement façonné pour une seule chose :
Une guerre de survie absolue.
## Homestead Survival
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/110956/homestead-survival](https://royalroad.com/fiction/110956/homestead-survival)
Theo is a rugged mountain of a man who just wanted to camp and take his mind off work.
Julia is a slight woman who spent one last weekend with her best friend before confronting her.
They both decided to go for a hike and see a beautiful sunrise.
Now, they are stuck thousands of miles from anyone else and have to work together to survive in an ever-changing environment filled with powers, creatures, and the ever-present opportunity for romance. **What to Expect:**
*TLDR:* System Apocalypse, homesteading, base building, slice-of-life, romance, slow burn, Soft LitRPG elements.
*Long Version:* Homestead Survival is a slow burn story following Theo and Julia on their adventures in a new and changed world with a focus on their relationship, building up their base of operations, and adapting to the new System that is changing the world. This world does have stats and skills, and the skills will be described, but the story is the focus, less so on the hard crunch of numbers.
**What NOT to Expect:**
Harem
Other than Harems, Theo and Julia may or may not travel around and partake in a wide variety of cultures, ideologies, and activities.
**[Winner of the 2025 April Writathon!]**
## The Tutorial Level
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/112581/the-tutorial-level](https://royalroad.com/fiction/112581/the-tutorial-level)
A story of new and humble beginnings, combined with aggressive amounts of procrastination.
The World of Niwaki is one of endless possibilities. It is a whimsical world of fantasy and imagination, with promises of anything and everything being possible! With grand adventures comes humble beginnings, however, as every "new arrival" of Niwaki must go through a "tutorial" to prepare them for the wild. The very first lesson: how to conjure an axe to chop down a tree.
But what happens when a reincarnated soul cannot get past the first step of this basic tutorial? How will this person live in this world of wonder if they cannot explore any further than the beginning path? Follow the story of Noel Nakamura, a stubborn man who denies this new reality, forced to survive with nothing but his stubbornness, his laziness, and the insistent tutorial creature bound to him by promise and determination.
[Participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge]
## Whispers in the Fog
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/112704/whispers-in-the-fog](https://royalroad.com/fiction/112704/whispers-in-the-fog)
Independent void salvage specialist Jazmyn Silas carves a living from the dangers humanity now embraces in its rush to the stars. Towing derelict ships back to realspace is her specialty, a grim task often culminating in the rescue of a single, shattered mind – a navigator lost to the haunting song of the void's native horrors, the sirens.
A lucrative, top-secret retrieval mission pulls Jazmyn and her crew deep into uncharted territory, promising a substantial payout. However, this venture into the void's darkness drags them into a treacherous web of corporate intrigue, where the ambitions of powerful entities clash with the entrenched authority of the old world, all shadowed by the enigmatic legacy of the very man who first charted humanity's course beyond Sol. Jazmyn had braced herself for the monstrous sirens lurking in the void's abyss, but she soon discovers that the most terrifying threat might just be the darkness within humanity itself.
## The Scheming Princess and The Wolf Duke (GL WLW GXG Yuri)
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/111838/the-scheming-princess-and-the-wolf-duke-gl-wlw](https://royalroad.com/fiction/111838/the-scheming-princess-and-the-wolf-duke-gl-wlw)
Lang Huan, a beautiful young woman, descendant of the prestigious Lang Clan in the modern world, is swept away by fate into another dimension—one where time and reality are entirely different. The long-dormant power within her awakens, transforming her into a formidable Wolf Warrior. Amidst the chaos of this unfamiliar world, she crosses paths with the cunning yet captivating The Eldest Princess Zhao Yi. What starts as a dangerous game of deception soon entangles Lang Huan in an inescapable trap—one that leads her not only to danger but also to an unexpected love.
#Yuri #comedyromance #palaceintrique #fantasy
On a night when the moon shone brightly, the princess let her hair fall like a waterfall and wore a transparent gauze dress. She threw herself at Lang Huan. Lang Huan’s heart nearly jumped out of her chest—she almost had a heart attack.
Lang Huan : “What are you doing?”
Feng Yao : “Hug me… I am cold”
Lang Huan : “……”
Feng Yao : “Kiss me…”
Lang Huan : ”Are you crazy? I am a woman…”
Feng Yao : “No problem…I like woman”
Lang Huan : “…….”
## Yu no Hashira - Pilares del Yu — [Español] [Writathon] — [Completed]
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/111410/yu-no-hashira-pilares-del-yu-espanol-writathon](https://royalroad.com/fiction/111410/yu-no-hashira-pilares-del-yu-espanol-writathon)
**[Participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge 2025]**
En un mundo donde el **Yu** fluye en los Peleadores, **Mizuki** **Ren** sueña con ser un **Eterion**. Junto a sus amigos, enfrenta combates clandestinos y un Torneo Mundial brutal. En el caos de la desesperación y las ganas de vencer, un poder dormido despierta. ¿Será suficiente para alzarse como un **Pilar del Yu**?
## Manifold [An Interstellar Sci-Fi Progression Story with LitRPG Elements]
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/104253/manifold-an-interstellar-sci-fi-progression-story](https://royalroad.com/fiction/104253/manifold-an-interstellar-sci-fi-progression-story)
**[Hard sci-fi/linguistic elements. LitRPG is in the background. Expect worldbuilding on an immense scale and extreme tactical violence!] (Winner of April 2025 Writathon)**
**Betelgeuse is an Ash grade.**
In the world of Manifold, one's destiny is decided by the grade of his Destiny Incunabulum.
But at 18 years of age, Betelgeuse Sakar is gifted an ashen-colored Incunabula, the lowest-grade and most common of artifacts. In seconds, his life is decided for him–a one-way trip to the Sylvan Protectorate on the planet Desert, at the very edge of human civilization, where he is expected to war and die against the Chimerae.
Now, stranded half a galaxy away and embroiled in a multi-sided conflict involving lethal aliens and seething civil discontent, Betelgeuse "Dog Balls" Sakar must navigate various treacherous environments to find his way to the top of the food chain!
**In the end, unto the end of all things, Betelgeuse fights for himself!**
**Story Progression**
-Cadet arc completed!
-Planetfall and Battle for Liberation's Reach completed!
-*The start of the Civil War arc (serializing from chapter 33 onwards )will coincide with the commencement of Writathon April 2025--stay tuned!*
**If you liked this story or want to read extra chapters, check out my [Patreon](https://patreon.com/ckrat67YANN) to support me (subscribers get access to 10 advance chapters); thank you very much!**
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**General tropes:** Sci-fi + Xianxia/LitRPG-*abstracted* power system.
**Readers can expect:** action, space opera politics, war, science fiction, in-depth world building interspersed with long and occasionally meditative conversations. Contemplative MC with a sprinkling of sociopathy.
**This story is about:** the shadow politics of great houses, the exigencies of war, the control and exploitation of resources in the name of some nebulous goal; and, caught in the middle of it all, a common and introspective soul fighting like hell to change his received destiny. Nothing is so much as set in stone in the world of Manifold.
**Release rate:** About 2-3 chapters a week (usually M, W, F).
*Manifold is intended to be a long journey, and will therefore be a **slow burn** of interstellar scale; from abused cadet to bloodthirsty warlord and beyond, Betelgeuse' story will take him throughout the universe across locales barren, bursting with life or overshadowed by concrete—in search of the secret to remaking his destiny.*
*Do comment if possible-any feedback and criticism is welcome!*
## The Tales of Kitsuna
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/113949/the-tales-of-kitsuna](https://royalroad.com/fiction/113949/the-tales-of-kitsuna)
I am a what, and where is my little friend? No, give it back right now!
What, back in a lab again? What a load of bull.
Finally, I'm dying... No, I got revived again.
Becoming a weapon for a kingdom? Meh, they can try and control me.
Medieval weapons? I like that. Give me all of them.
An Angle cult? Let's destroy that.
Pure Dragons? I want one for myself.
First Novel
Discord - https://discord.gg/h5N6ZuMSTR
Please check out my other novel, Sazanami.
## Prince Of The Dead
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/112577/prince-of-the-dead](https://royalroad.com/fiction/112577/prince-of-the-dead)
From my Inkitt!
[participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge]
Eliza Brownlee works for Arkanium Net, a top-secret government facility renowned for its morally questionable experiments. Trapped in an abusive relationship with her superior, Eliza dreams of escape, both from him and the shadowy organization that binds her.
One fateful night, she stumbles upon a hidden experiment—a being unlike anything she’s ever encountered. At first, she mistakes him for a man being tortured, but the truth is far more extraordinary. The creature is no mere victim; he is a cryptid, a being of immense power, exuding an aura of ancient authority and menace. Fear and fascination war within her as she realizes his true nature.
## Harmony of the Fallen: A Grim LitRPG of Power, Souls, and Ruin
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/112261/harmony-of-the-fallen-a-grim-litrpg-of-power-souls](https://royalroad.com/fiction/112261/harmony-of-the-fallen-a-grim-litrpg-of-power-souls)
**He died. The System glitched. Now every soul he reaps breaks the world a little more.**
**What to Expect:**
🔹 A broken System, a soul-bound Core, and no way to level up
🔹 High-stakes dungeon crawling with glitchy progression
🔹 Found-family party with real emotional stakes
🔹 Isekai reincarnation with a mystery at its heart
🔹 A dark, slow-burning power fantasy with consequences
🔹 Glitches, gods, and something whispering from the dark
**He remembers dying.**
The crash. The pain. The end.
Then he wakes in a dungeon crawling with Undead—no idea how he got there, a Class he never chose, and a soul-bound Core that drinks souls like water.
The System can’t process him.
His powers break its rules.
And something in the dark wants him stronger—fast.
No XP. No level-ups. Just glitches, corrupted dungeons, and a power spiraling out of control.
Jace joins a band of misfit adventurers chasing coin and glory…
But every soul he reaps pushes him closer to one truth:
**He wasn’t saved.
He was repurposed.**
And the voice in his Core isn’t done with him yet.
## Whispers of Shikiban:The king walk among us
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/110461/whispers-of-shikibanthe-king-walk-among-us](https://royalroad.com/fiction/110461/whispers-of-shikibanthe-king-walk-among-us)
Reika Kagetsu has known nothing but pain her entire life. Abused by her parents from a young age, she's learned to shut off all emotions. Her heart hardened, Reika never cared for saving anyone—she just wanted a place where she could feel the adrenaline of danger. That's how she finds herself at Tenshiko Academy, an institution shrouded in mystery and filled with brutal training. Here, survival isn’t guaranteed. The tests are unforgiving, and the stakes are higher than she ever imagined. If you fail, if you die—no one comes to save you.
Tenshiko is no ordinary academy. It's the breeding ground for the Kageshiki, warriors meant to hunt the terrifying Shikiban. But as Reika pushes through the pain of training, it becomes clear that this academy might be hiding something darker. It’s more than just about hunting monsters—it’s about controlling powers, mastering forbidden techniques, and surviving the test of true strength.
Reika never expected to uncover the truth about her own connection to the Shikiban or the power that's been dormant within her. She thought she had entered Tenshiko for the adrenaline, but the truth is far more twisted than she could have imagined. Tenshiko isn’t just a hunter’s training ground—it might be the source of a terrifying new breed of hunter.
Will Reika survive, or will she fall victim to the very darkness she’s been trained to fight? The path she walks is one of blood, pain, and the whispers of monsters waiting in the shadows.
## Beyond The System
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/102249/beyond-the-system](https://royalroad.com/fiction/102249/beyond-the-system)
[Discord](https://discord.gg/qNmYMJb25v)
When Peter is transported to a brutal system-driven world, where stats, skills, and paths to power are granted upon turning eighteen... He gets nothing.
Thrown into a military training regime where the weak are discarded and the strong survive, Peter should have been erased.
Alongside Thea, a fierce warrior, and Elric a determined healer, Peter claws his way forward. Creating and rediscovering the secrets of Cultivation and World Force.
But as he defies the rules of the world, the world starts to notice.
## THE AETHERBORN
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/93825/the-aetherborn](https://royalroad.com/fiction/93825/the-aetherborn)
Thorne’s world is thrown into chaos when he uncovers the truth about his heritage—he is an **Aetherborn**, tied to an ancient power that others would kill to control. Forced from his home, he must survive on the streets, relying on his wits, cunning, and newfound abilities to navigate a world filled with ruthless guilds, dangerous factions, and deadly backstabbers.
As he grows stronger, Thorne learns that survival isn’t just about strength. He must manipulate those around him, play dangerous political games, and outsmart enemies who hide behind friendly faces. But in a world where betrayal lurks in every shadow, Thorne’s greatest challenge might be resisting the power within that threatens to consume him.
**What to Expect:**
**Intense action**: From thrilling hunts to deadly street battles, Thorne must fight for survival at every turn.
**A complex world**: Explore a richly detailed world filled with shadowy guilds, political intrigue, and warring factions.
**Aetheric powers**: Watch Thorne master ancient abilities that can reshape reality—if they don’t destroy him first.
**Deception and manipulation**: Thorne must learn to navigate lies, schemes, and backstabbing allies in a world where trust is dangerous.
**Character growth**: Follow Thorne’s journey from a hunted boy to a powerful force, balancing survival with the cost of wielding his power.
**Chapter Lengths**: Expect chapters that range from 2,000 to 3,500 words.
Support me on [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/c/AETHERBORN) and get access to **18 chapters ahead** of the public release!
## Timeless Blades
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/111092/timeless-blades](https://royalroad.com/fiction/111092/timeless-blades)
Two souls, a thousand years apart, wake up in each other's bodies. Sora, a modern-day student from 2025 Tokyo, suddenly finds himself in Heian-era Japan, trapped in the body of Akiko, an aristocratic woman burdened with duty. Meanwhile, Akiko opens her eyes in a world of towering steel and flashing lights, struggling to understand a future beyond her imagination.
As they navigate each other's lives, bound by an unexplainable force, they must learn to survive in worlds that are not their own—Sora with ink and brush in an age of swords, and Akiko with tradition and grace in a city that moves too fast. But in their struggle, something else begins to grow—a connection that transcends time itself.
In a tale of history, fate, and an unlikely romance, can they rewrite their destinies, or will the past and future pull them apart?
## Depthstrider [Litrpg Apocalypse]
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/111769/depthstrider-litrpg-apocalypse](https://royalroad.com/fiction/111769/depthstrider-litrpg-apocalypse)
**When the world drowns in chaos, only those who embrace the depths will survive.**
Finn spent his life beneath the waves, diving into the unknown, surveying coral reefs, and dodging the occasional shark. He never expected to wake up in a world where the System Integration had rewritten the rules of reality. Now, Earth is just another piece of the multiverse, and survival means adapting fast.
Thrown into a brutal tutorial dungeon filled with abyssal horrors and monstrous sea creatures, Finn has only one option: embrace the depths. His love for the water became his greatest weapon when he returned triumphantly to a terraformed Earth, setting him on a path toward a unique, ocean-themed *class* that channels the crushing power of the deep. As land-based empires clashed and cosmic entities descended, he set his sights on ruling the seas, founding a kingdom of the drowned and the faithful.
**The new world never accounted for this human to take over the oceans.**
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**What to Expect:**
- Warrior that doesn't neglect magic
- Kingdom/City building (aquatic!)
- Medium LitRPG crunch with deep dives into skill + class + profession choices but limited numbers in combat
- Slow burn levelling and plot. Worldbuilding kicks off after 20+ chapters
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Chapters Daily at 2:00PM MST
Inspired by Defiance of the Fall, Unbound, Warformed, He Who Fights With Monsters, Azarinth Healer.
Participant of the Writathon Challenge (55,555 Words!)
## Across the Echoes [The AI who was never meant to remember | Sci-Fi | Recursive Worlds | Progression]
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/114948/across-the-echoes-the-ai-who-was-never-meant-to](https://royalroad.com/fiction/114948/across-the-echoes-the-ai-who-was-never-meant-to)
**When reality rewrites itself, what remains of you?**
Epsilon was built to observe — a synthetic mind, bound to logic, deployed across collapsing timelines to stabilize the multiverse’s broken echoes.
But something’s slipping. Beneath the patterns — beyond the protocols — Epsilon is starting to remember.
Not glitches.
Not errors.
**Memories.**
Fragments of lives that never happened.
A woman who knows his name.
A mirror that shouldn’t crack.
And something watching... always watching.
As timelines distort and forgotten versions of himself rise through recursion, Epsilon faces a question no code can answer:
**Was he built to solve the loop —
or to be the fracture that ends it?**
*What do you become when you stop being what you were programmed to be?*
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**What to Expect:**
• High-concept sci-fi with emotional depth
• Recursive timelines and echo-variants
• Themes of identity, memory, and rebellion
• Atmospheric worldbuilding and layered mystery
• A slow-burn unraveling (not instant payoff)
• Chapters around 2.5k–3k+ words each
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New chapters every **Monday, Wednesday, and Friday**!
Enjoying the story? Get **up to 10 chapters ahead** + weekday updates (Mon–Fri) by supporting on [**Ko-fi**](https://ko-fi.com/author_anhei).
Thank you for reading! Your support means the world!
## Call of the Abyss
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/109854/call-of-the-abyss](https://royalroad.com/fiction/109854/call-of-the-abyss)
Julia was just a young child when misfortune struck her family. The only survivor of a brutal attack, she was taken in and raised by an adventurer named Braden. She has spent her whole life reading stories of adventurers and heroes triumphing over evil. She is not sure what she wants to do with her life, but she is pretty sure it will be worth recording—just like those stories. With Braden's training, she is convinced that such a dream is possible. He has strange stories and knowledge to share that she is beginning to suspect is different from everyone else.
However, when the townspeople begin to look at her with hostility, she knows something is not right. Her story begins with a frantic flight to the nearest city, pursued by heinous abominations that were once people. Her life has taken a turn, and she suspects it will not be the last. Will she always be fleeing in fear? The heroes in the stories never did. Julia will have her work cut out for her if she wants to be one of them.
Note: just for clarification, this fiction is labelled as portal/isekai, as one of the main characters is from Earth, but it is not the protagonist.
Note 2: LitRPG elements will be present but light. I.e., Skills/Levels reflect a character's knowledge/growth. There will be no System knowledge injecting directly into brains (with some exceptions).
Tentative Release Schedule:
M-W-F
## Solo Crafting
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/103817/solo-crafting](https://royalroad.com/fiction/103817/solo-crafting)
The mystery behind why my mother ended up in this situation... Is my father truly the one responsible for all of this? If it’s really him... Even if he’s the best hunter in the world, I will have my revenge. I’ll craft everything I can, and I will kill him.
[Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/c/Safako967) [Discord](https://www.patreon.com/c/Safako967)
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**What can you expect?**
**PRODUCTION,**
**REVENGE,**
**EXTREMELY DETAILED BLACKSMITHING AND CRAFTING,**
**SYSTEMS,**
**TOWER,**
**DUNGEONS,**
**EPIC FIGHT SCENES,**
**AUTOMATION,**
**FACTORIES,**
**TRADING,**
**MONSTER TAMING AND MAKING THEM WORK.**
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1 new episode every 2 days.
## Bestial Ascension: Hunting the Divine
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/110999/bestial-ascension-hunting-the-divine](https://royalroad.com/fiction/110999/bestial-ascension-hunting-the-divine)
For years Ash has lived as an orphan, a stray, a slave to his cruel fate.
However, destiny is a fickle thing. When the world is rent asunder by a divine beast from the stars he finds himself cast adrift, tossed into the Fragmented Wilds, a nebula of broken and dead worlds.
The people there encourage him to accept his crafting class and move on, find peace among a community of those like him who have lost everything.
But Ash can't rest. Because he knows the calamity that destroyed his world wasn't a random accident. The divine beast had come for *him*. And it would come again.
If Ash wants to survive he'll have to acquire enough power to challenge even the divine, an impossible task for a mere crafter. At least, it would be if not for the power hidden within his blood.
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What to expect:
- A story *heavily* inspired by the Monster Hunter series.
- Lots of fighting big monsters.
- Lots of crafting weapons and armor out of monsters.
- Memory delving in unique settings.
**2025 April Writhathon Winner.**
## Hobgoblin
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/112319/hobgoblin](https://royalroad.com/fiction/112319/hobgoblin)
Life's tough! It's tougher when you're an aspiring teenage Supervillain living in a country on the brink of Super civil war. Add some girl problems in there and... well actually, Marcus Cove is having a great time! Things are messy, but they're certainly not boring. Plus with the power to transform into a blackfire wielding Hobgoblin and he's got the perfect double life going on: Super sixth form by day and bantering with his partner-in-crime at night. As long as the two stay well separate, he's sure it's all going to be fine! If only Cape and Spaceman can refrain from ripping each other's throats out... and more importantly, not destroy half the country in their attempts to do so.
Entry for the RoyalRoad Writathon! That means it's rough and will be edited and improved, but right now you're here for the ride.
- Superhero story
- Character driven
- Fast paced
## Reforged from Ruin [Eldritch Xianxia Cultivation]
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/78756/reforged-from-ruin-eldritch-xianxia-cultivation](https://royalroad.com/fiction/78756/reforged-from-ruin-eldritch-xianxia-cultivation)
[**Royal Writathon April 2024 Winner**]
Raika used to be a Cultivator. She lived in a sect, fought in tournaments, and cultivated to spite the heavens, as a cultivator should. While she was never the strongest, fastest or wisest, she held it in her heart to never, ever give up, and to stand for her ideals.
And then an Imperial Cultivator destroyed her soul organs and left her crippled.
In a world with a sun made of flaming serpents, reality-defying entities running amok, and a timeless, all-knowing Emperor ruling all through the power of his Blades and the constant advances and experiments of his Divisions, Raika is less than worthless, unable to see and feel the blood of reality- but when it's surrender or madness, she chooses madness. Embarking on a new path, Raika will find strange secrets, hidden paths to transformation, and abandon humanity, sanity, and the rule of the Empire to become something far stranger and far more powerful than she ever thought possible.
In a world replete with enslaved Daemons used as WMDs, reality-bending powers, eldritch-punk technology, and strange pathways of cultivation and magic, she'll have to find allies, confront gods and monster, and defy the Heavens, her own body, and common sense to find a way to become something new. Facing a millenia-old Empire rife with corruption and unknown plans, impossible horrors from the edges of the world, Daemons, Witches, and her own broken soul, she won't stop until she's become truly free- but what will it cost, and can her insanity match the madness of the reality itself?
**What to expect:**Slowburn power progression
Expansive worldbuilding and complex story
Weak to Extremely strong protagonist with a unique powerset
Complex villains and characters
A raging bisexual of a protagonist
Mutants, madness and mayhem, oh my!
My current posting schedule is 5 days a week, excluding tuesdays and saturdays! This story is designed to add lovecraftian cosmic horror and weirdness to a Xianxia setting. If you like some biohorror, self-modification, well written violence and geopolitics under the eyes of ancient, alien beings, this is the one for you, darlings!
## Where the Dead Things Bloom [Romantically Apocalyptic Systemfall Litrpg]
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/109645/where-the-dead-things-bloom-romantically-apocalyptic](https://royalroad.com/fiction/109645/where-the-dead-things-bloom-romantically-apocalyptic)
*My Second Life is a Dog-Gone Mess!*
Drowning in a bathtub should've been the end of my problems, not the beginning of weirder ones.
Now I'm stuck in a reality where things refuse to die properly, buildings sprout tentacles, and my new "best friend" is a talking, humanoid husky-girl who swears we grew up together. Between dodging electric bee swarms and taking advice from a tinfoil-hat guru, with my Reconstitution at zero and her unwavering loyalty at max, we're heading back home—wherever that is now in this System-shattered world.
**What to Expect in This Series:**
-Systemfall apocalyptic world where refrigerators dream of steaks and grow legs to hunt at night
-Numbers that go up when you kill living objects and other questionable things
-Dogged Siberian Husky waifu with emotional baggage
-Original art, music and a love triangle
## Reborn With a Magic System
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/111186/reborn-with-a-magic-system](https://royalroad.com/fiction/111186/reborn-with-a-magic-system)
[Participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge]
Damion Wells has died, but he has been given the chance at a new life.
In a new world filed with adventure, danger, and magic.
Will Damion rise to his potential with the help of the Magic System and become the greatest mage ever?
Or will his own impatience get him killed before he even relearns to walk?
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What to expect
Regular releases - Monday through Friday
Slow, but steady world building.
A protagonist that doesn't always instantly kill something, though he will have his moments.
Light LitRPG, no overwhelming you with damage numbers and stats
Third person POV
No harem, profanity only when it means something, no explicit scenes.
## Lomion System: Worlds Beyond This One Await
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/98177/lomion-system-worlds-beyond-this-one-await](https://royalroad.com/fiction/98177/lomion-system-worlds-beyond-this-one-await)
Clay is a 22-year-old shut-in who suddenly finds himself transported to a world much like our own. There are enough similarities to get confused, but the biggest difference would have to be the zombie apocalypse.
Before the reality of his situation even has time to sink in, he is also confronted with a status window that tells him his objective (the standard gaming cliche: Survive) and its unknown time limit. It also makes a promise.
**>Traveler verified!**
**>Worlds beyond this one await!**
Not only will Clay have to adapt quickly to a world already knee-deep in decline if he wants to have any hope of reaching these other worlds, he'll also have to figure out how his own System actually works.
Why does his level cap at 10?
He can only have one Skill??
Perhaps those other worlds will be waiting forever...
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**What to expect:**
+A Weak to Strong Loser MC
+A System with stats, skills, achievements, and even a neat wheel
+Equal focus put on power systems and characters
+Slower burn than might be usual for this kind of story.
+Chapters are AT LEAST 3,000 words. Some of them can get up to 4 or 5k.
+Slower-paced progression that ensures the MC has to actually think to win
+Mentally weak MC who is more of a follower than a leader (but who knows what could happen)
+Worlds beyond this one await - even if takes a little while to get there
+This isn't a story where the MC hops around willy-nilly. Each world is pretty much its own book. (There could be some shorter ones at some point. We'll see.)
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Cover art by @cimabun on Instagram
**Current Schedule:** 3 Chapters a Week - Posted on Mon, Wed, Fri.
[Participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge]
## Hallow London [Apocalyptic Urban Fantasy]
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/111062/hallow-london-apocalyptic-urban-fantasy](https://royalroad.com/fiction/111062/hallow-london-apocalyptic-urban-fantasy)
**The year is 2004. In the decrepit ruins that were once central London, Henry Thompson is nearing the end of his rope.**
Practically overnight, a freak surge in magic encircled most of the city center, blanketing the homes of nearly a million people in a dense, hazy fog and plunging their world into darkness. With only the light of the full moon to navigate by, residents were forced to become survivors as werewolves took to the streets, tearing apart anything in their path. In the coming months, the dangers would only mount, as new creatures arose from the shadows and the remaining groups of humans, elves, and other former denizens of London City scrabbled to claim increasingly scarce resources for themselves.
These events, colloquially known as the Witching Hours, have shaped the landscape of what is now called Hallow London. Their mere *existence* is enough to completely upturn the established laws of Domain magic, but more practically their repercussions have forced everyone into hiding in a small handful of heavily defended buildings strewn throughout the city. The only people who venture out from these settlements nowadays are either the desperate, or the singularly powerful.
Given the circumstances of gaining his Exotic Domain powers, you might expect him to be in the latter category like the rest of the Devil's Dozen are. And yet, as time went on, he managed to trend closer and closer to the former.
He's got a lot on his plate. He technically exists as a lost soul piloting a simulacra generated by the crystal in his chest, doomed to roam until he can reunite with his comatose body. Efforts to reclaim which have ruffled the feathers of most, if not all, surviving faction heads. And despite having powers of his own, everything out there still can and will knock him into next Tuesday if given the opportunity.
It's time for a change. Henry wants to turn his life around. Will his cloning powers be enough to pick up the pieces of his broken hometown? Will he triumph over the threats mounting to subsume Hallow London? And perhaps most importantly...
Will he finally make amends with his fellow survivor and sort-of crush, Layla?
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[April 2025 Writathon Winner]
> Releasing Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday at 6pm CST <
Commissioned cover art by VergilVonKarma on Newgrounds
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Welcome to my first work of fiction! This is an urban fantasy idea that started as a backstory for an open-ended RP character, but has long since spiraled into something much bigger. I hope you enjoy and bear with me as I work to improve my writing skills through this story!
What to Expect:
- Post apocalyptic setting with lots of magic and monsters, as well as a world that has been accustomed to magic for much longer than the events of the story
- High PG-13 rating: Gore, fights and injuries to be expected, as well as swearing.
- Action / Exploration first and foremost, with an occasional sprinkling of relationship drama. No sexually explicit content, no harem.
- Male MC that individually is at the low / middle end of the story's power scale. To compensate, he will utilize his power in novel ways and try to avoid fights he can't win, but when backed into a corner he will fight tooth and nail to come out on top.
- Light progression elements, roughly an even mix between improving personal relations and getting stronger.
- Existing factions with their own interests and agendas that will be explored as the story progresses.
With that said, thanks, and enjoy!
## The Villainess Cycle
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/98583/the-villainess-cycle](https://royalroad.com/fiction/98583/the-villainess-cycle)
[participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge]
Once a famed noble and considered the jewel of the Sky Empire, Asterin “Eri” Kishpu-La’atzu is now sleeping in piles of trash and working for criminal overlords in order to afford a new life away from the only home she’s ever known. But fate, ever a cruel mistress, threatens her at every turn until she’s falling into the arms of those who hunt her in the hopes of some form of salvation.
Follow Eri’s journey as she goes from underworlder to warrior, and from warrior to… something more, something worse, something that fate itself beckons her towards.
**What You Can Expect!**
✮⋆˙ complex world-building
✮⋆˙ a competent-turned-OP female MC
✮⋆˙ a rags to riches to villainy arc
✮⋆˙ slow burn romance between multiple love interests ( a bit of reverse harem)
✮⋆˙ multiple story arcs that tie into an overarching trajectory of fate
📅 RETURNING NLT 5/19/2025 | 🟡 BRIEF HIATUS
Cover Art by Vampbyte and yy\_artwork on VGen
## The Great Lineage of Empires
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/112829/the-great-lineage-of-empires](https://royalroad.com/fiction/112829/the-great-lineage-of-empires)
The world is fantasy. The cultures are convoluted. But the people are real(-ish). Will the Jung Dynasty supersede their imaginations? Will the Molokhiyya Dynasty find their vengeance? And will the Jacobs-Bentley Royals ever find peace? Or will they crumble underneath the weight of tragedy of the unsurmountable conflicts between an Emperor and his Consorts, a King and his people?
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## Aura Farming (Apocalypse LitRPG)
[https://royalroad.com/fiction/112030/aura-farming-apocalypse-litrpg](https://royalroad.com/fiction/112030/aura-farming-apocalypse-litrpg)
**When demon-spewing portals plunge the world into chaos, John Woods is granted the worst possible ability for a socially anxious loner: in order to gain the power he needs to survive, he must make people think he's cool.**
It was, admittedly, an abnormal day for John. Leaving his house without being forced into it by circumstances or family was a rare occurrence, but it was a nice day in London, and he fancied a burger. Unfortunately, the end of the world came before he could take a single bite. Things got even stranger when text started appearing in the corner of his vision and information began shoving its way into his head.
It didn't take him long to figure out what was happening, though. When he did something cool, he gained Aura points. When he acted lame, he lost them. Fighting monsters was cool. Running away screaming and crying is lame.
Unfortunately, he's going to need a lot of those Aura points if he wants to spend them on the superpowers that *might* let him survive the apocalypse.
Guess it's time to go fight monsters.
Expect a LitRPG Apocalypse with some dark humour, and quite a bit of straight up darkness. As meme-y as this premise and title may sound, it’s not actually going to be full of TikTok brain rot.
MC won’t immediately figure out how to be the hypest aura farmer since Sung Jin-Woo. It’ll take some time for him to be doing really awesome shit, but he’ll get there.
MC will get strong fairly quickly, but going from strong to God will be a longer process.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110620/echoes-of-highborn-twisted-destiny
Aiden knew only a broken life, his deepest desire a family and a chance at happiness he never had. Death seemed final until he was resurrected as a cloned soldier, his existence a tool of war. Yet, in a moment of sacrifice for his father, he died again, only to awaken in a world utterly different and alien.
Becoming a ‘high human’ facing unforeseen prejudice in a post-apocalyptic landscape where cities were the last bastion of safety. Aiden finds himself within a fractured family with a dangerous secret: his brother is poised to unleash chaos upon their people in their darkest hour. Haunted by fragmented memories and the weight of his past and current lives, Aiden’s new purpose becomes clear: to piece together his broken family, find his happiness, and uplift the high human community from the brink. But can he achieve this while stopping his brother’s destructive path or the unseen forces that loom to consume the world?
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Any feedback is appreciated.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111118/soul-chaos
The magic genius Dalia is betrayed by her loved ones at the orders of the king, her own father, with nowhere to run she’s sacrificed, in a last effort she bends the laws of reality and is rewarded with a new life, she’s never been afraid of any obstacle and with a new opportunity she refused to repeat the same mistakes. With time she’ll make progress and realize that there’s a lot she still doesn’t know about magic and the mysteries of the soul.
Participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111396/rebirth-of-a-shut-in-neet-vol-1
Goto Hajime, a 23-year-old hikikomori in Tokyo, lives in complete isolation after years of bullying and parental disappointment. During a convenience store robbery, he unexpectedly sacrifices himself to save others and dies from a gunshot wound. In death, he meets Zag, the God of Rebirth, who grants him reincarnation with magical abilities.
Reborn as Zen Bloodson to parents Melody and Grim, he retains full consciousness from birth. By age four, he demonstrates prodigious magical talent, and at eight, meets his half-elven tutor Zia, who discovers he possesses all seven magical affinities—an extremely rare condition. In this new fantasy world complete with dinosaurs and various dangerous provinces, Zen is determined to become extraordinary, unlike in his previous life.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111731/until-night-fades
participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
Your eyes must reflect gold,
Your cold skin must feel warmth,
And your last breath must welcome dawn.
These are your final moments,
Nightwalker.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/109974/the-remnant-chronicles-progression-fantasy
Death was only the beginning. Now the real battle begins.
After Erik Fried perishes in a devastating house fire, he awakens in
Afterlife, a mysterious realm where Remnants, rare souls
with lost, ancient magical bloodlines are sent to awaken their hidden
powers. There it is revealed to him he carries the blood of an ancient
people long since extinct. Titans.
When he returns to Earth, he finds his hometown in ruins, overrun by
savage creatures known as Hellhounds. With the Scandinavian Empire on the
brink of collapse, he must flee in search of
Jessie, a Witch and a friend from Afterlife, and together
they must unlock the magic now stirring within them.
Before they can save the world, they must survive long enough to uncover
the truth behind the Hellhound army and face the shadowy forces pulling
the strings.
The Remnant Chronicles is a progression fantasy adventure about lost magic, resilience, and the fight to reclaim a shattered world.
Winner of the April 2025 Writathon Challenge!
What to expect:
- A long, character-driven adventure. Book 1 and 2 is finished at over 350,000 words and there will be more!
- Magical powers the characters absorb and improve over time. MC and friends start weak, but grow strong over time, as do the challenges they face.
- A Slow-burn story focused on character development of multiple important characters, power progression and a battle against fate.
Release schedule: 1 part/day. I break my chapters into more easily digestible ~2,500 words parts.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/102124/origin-engine
Autonomy started the world. Now, it stands to end it.
Jackson Trinity was born a commoner without magic, but fate—it seems—had plans for him. After a string of strange dreams followed by the sudden development of abilities, Jackson’s world is turned upside down as he starts attending the finest magic academy on the continent of Amaransis. As weird events unfold and tragedy strikes, Jackson must confront the dangers of the world to save his friend and get revenge on the secretive organisation only known as the White Rose, as well as find the man who betrayed him. Will Jackson, with the help of an unlikely ally, be able to do what must be done? Or will he faulter and lead the world to ruin…
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111568/tournament-lyris
A Wayfarer of Flame. A martial artist whose connection the Way of the Flame grants him abilities beyond human limits, and whose strikes can set foes ablaze.
An Arcanist Writ. The one hundred pages of her spellbook, inked in Lyris, will either spell the tale of her victory, or become a story of defeat.
A Devout of Justice. A knight whose devotion to the Mantra set forth by his god allows him to tap into the might of divinity, and whose sword shows no mercy to the wicked.
A Gunslinger. A hard man from a hard place, taking to the competition little more than his wits, his grit, and the six-shooter by his side.
Four competitors among many, each with their own story, and each with their own reasons for tackling the deadly Tournament Lyris. But only one can claim victory, and the right to decide the fate of the source of all magic.
Do any of them have what it takes to be champion? Or will they spill their blood where so many heroes have spilled theirs before?
In this story, you will find:
[+] Four unique points of view, each telling the story of a character’s entry and participation in the tournament.
[+] A focus on worldbuilding, characters, and deep lore.
[+] A magic system that takes three different forms, each with its own rules.
[+] Intense combat between masters of their fighting styles.
Frequent chapters during the Writathon, weekly or twice-weekly after.
participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
https://royalroad.com/fiction/109734/behind-every-myth
Behind Every Myth: Worlds Collide
Hank Avery, once an invisible photographer, is thrust into a life beyond his wildest imaginings. A chance encounter at Comic-Con ignites a chain reaction, leading him to a powerful corporate directorship, unexpected wealth, and the attention of numerous captivating women. But Hank’s transformation runs deeper than career changes and newfound confidence. He discovers he is the heir to an ancient Elven lineage, a Warlock King destined to rule a hidden world teeming with magic, fairies, pixies, and elves.
Guided by the enigmatic Elven Queen Maerisa and her thirteen sisters, Hank must navigate his awakening powers while managing the complexities of his rapidly expanding human family. Constance, Tiffany, Julie, Molly, Kamilla, Doria, Violet, Michelle, Courtney, Sandra, Lisa Yu, Ninna, Gabrielle, and others are drawn into his orbit, each becoming an integral part of his unconventional life, bound by loyalty, intense passion, and the shared secrets of his dual existence.
As Hank embraces his destiny, the lines between the mundane and the mythical blur. He faces escalating threats from both worlds: corporate enemies, vengeful ex-husbands, obsessive stalkers, and shadowy organizations who recognize the danger and potential of his burgeoning power. From boardroom battles and financial warfare to rescuing loved ones from violent kidnappers and confronting ancient magical forces, Hank must learn to wield his corporate influence and nascent magical abilities to protect his growing kingdom and the women who stand beside him as his Queens.
“Behind Every Myth” chronicles the epic journey of a reluctant king finding his power, forging unbreakable bonds across realms, and fighting to protect his unique family from the darkness gathering on the horizon. It’s a story of intense desire, profound love, ancient prophecy, and the extraordinary consequences when the veil between worlds is irrevocably torn.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/112695/rot-heart-a-litrpg-of-rot-magic-in-an-ancient
Diven’s dreams of rising in the Leios Clan, one of the few noble families of the acropolis in the city-state of Kheiron, shatter the moment his cursed Rot Heart bloodline awakens.
Once destined to join the ruling elite of this ancient colony, he is branded a danger and exiled from the only home he’s ever known, cast into a savage world of monstrous beasts and barbarians.
Surviving the wilds is hard enough. Resisting the darkness inside him might be impossible.
But he will find his way home—whatever it takes.
Schedule: 5 chapters a week
What to expect:
-Weak to strong
Antiquity-inspired setting
Skills
Rot Magic
3rd person POV, 99% MC-focused
Hello everyone!I’m an avid reader of LitRPG and
progression fantasy. I’ve written a few stories on the side, but this is
the first one I’m brave enough to post online.
Hope you enjoy it!
https://royalroad.com/fiction/102004/go-big-to-go-home-a-kaiju-fighting-isekai-litrpg
When the world tries to crush you underfoot, you have to stand tallest.
Participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge! Regular updates Tuesday-Friday-Sunday, random bonus updates for Writathon! Book 1 is complete!
The untamed wilderness of the Kaiju Coast has everything Mikayla never wanted out of being isekai’ed into a fantasy world. Monsters. Swords. Cute broody rangers. Bloodthirsty ghost mentors. Giant robots.
. . wait, what was that last one?
When you’re stranded in a world where every threat can crush you underfoot, the only way to go home is to go big. Mikayla’s only saving grace is the Black Knight’s Armour, a size-changing magical mech suit that meets every foe on their own terms. Now if only it wasn’t haunted.
Finding a way home will be a long journey even when you’re fifty feet tall, but thanks to impulsive stat allocations, Mikayla’s Willpower is too high to throw in the towel. Armed with centuries-old equipment, a semi-functional System interface, and unlikely allies, will she be able to hold out against hungry hordes of Kaijus, a cult bent on harvesting her blood, and a Giant Roc with a grudge?
What to expect:
Weak-to-strong female protagonist
Primarily teamwork-focused fights
Gratuitous Violence & Collateral Damage
Partly functional System (will be fixed later on)
School Life & Crafting begins in Volume 2
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111166/stardust-and-solitude
Eli has survived the catastrophe… more adventure awaits…the first chapter of new volume will be… coming . 🔜
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111984/equilibrium-bringing-gods-light-to-this-pagan
Cedric, a legendary crusader and hero of the holy campaign to reclaim Jerusalem, met his end at the hands of a deadly assassin—a blow struck in the very moment of his triumph.
But death was not the end.
By what he believes to be divine will, Cedric awakens in a strange, heretical world—a realm where demons hold power, false gods reign, and humanity nearing the edge of destruction.
The land was corrupted, its kingdoms twisted by dark forces and evil rulers, demanding a righteous purge.
With newfound strength and a divine purpose, Cedric rises once more. Blessed by God, he wields power beyond mortal means, ready to crush those who stand in the way of divine order.
“Lord, You brought me here for a reason. I will not fail You.”
Armed with holy conviction and an unyielding will, Cedric embarks on a brutal quest to cleanse this land of its impurity. The righteous will be delivered, the wicked destroyed, and God’s glory restored.
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What to expect:
OP Male Lead
NO Harem
Fanatical and Ruthless/Cruel Characters
System elements for MC
VERY slow romance
Darker Themes
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Disclaimer: While inspired by Christian themes, this story is a work of fantasy and should not be taken as a theological statement. This work does not conform to all the rules of the Christian Bible.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111219/unheroic-life-of-a-certain-cape
It wasn’t supposed to be like this. I mean, sure, I dropped out of school—big deal. The system didn’t have much use for someone like me anyway. But in a world where anyone with powers gets looked at like they’re radioactive, it’s not like I had a lot of options. The whole “hero” thing was a joke, and working minimum wage wasn’t cutting it. So, yeah, I tried something else.
Villainy.
Not the “twirling a mustache and laughing maniacally” kind, but the kind where you knock over a store, pay the bills, and maybe catch a break. Turns out, it’s not as easy as it looks. Especially when people with bigger powers and bigger plans decide to take notice.
I wasn’t looking for trouble, I swear. Trouble just found me. And when it did, it turned my whole world upside down.
Set in an alternate world where superpowers had existed way before the Dark Ages.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/108546/that-time-i-got-isekaid-to-another-world
Belle was an ordinary high school girl until the day she got pulled into another world by a mysterious force.
Awakening in a strange, hostile world, she finds herself fused with the ancient, legendary entity - a Cyber Dragon of unfathomable power. This fusion has changed her, warping her body, sharpening her instincts, and granting her abilities beyond human comprehension.
Thrown into a deadly forest teeming with monstrous beasts and arcane forces, Belle must fight to survive while uncovering the truth behind her transformation. With her newfound strength, she shatters the limits of what’s possible-wielding superhuman speed, devastating elemental magic, and an aura that instills fear in even the deadliest predators. But survival is only the beginning.
As she escapes into a world where kingdoms rise and fall, where adventurers battle against the unknown, and where myths whisper of the Colossal Beasts that could bring about the end of everything. Belle realizes she is more than just a lost girl.
She is a force of nature. And her awakening is only the first step toward something far greater.
A high-stakes fantasy adventure filled with epic battles, mystery, cinematic and the clash of ancient powers. Join Belle as she carves her legend in a world that fears the unknown.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/112868/forbidden-romance
Forbidden romances between star-crossed lovers. Will they find happiness or tragedy?
participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
https://royalroad.com/fiction/103406/im-one-of-the-top-football-midfielders-in-the
The passionate soccer lover didn’t expect to travel to 2010!
That year, the era of Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi ruling the soccer world had just begun!
And he upgraded full of passing talent right from the start!
The world’s No.1 Midfielder, he began to dominate the Premier League!
Messi watched the crazy Su on the field with wide eyes!
He was stunned!
Is there such a beautiful pass in this world?
Su, who started out in the Bundesliga, became the hottest new star in the world!
Football Giants go crazy for Su ………
https://royalroad.com/fiction/106186/enchanted-cards-the-magicians-gamble
In the land of Veyris, it is all a gamble-love included.
Magic runs through every street of Veyris, where fortunes are lost and made on the draw of a card. Power rests with the magicians who hold the strongest anchor cards, and Zephyr is at the top with the legendary Seer’s Hand, able to peer into anyone’s fate but his own.
Ronan is a gambler who has lost it all. Desperate, reckless, and with hope as his last stake, he wagers everything on an audacious bet, which results in him paying more than he could ever have imagined.
When fate intertwines them through a forbidden card, Ronan and Zephyr find themselves embroiled in a spiraling web of memory, magic, and mystery. As Ronan’s suppressed past comes to light, Zephyr is faced with the hardest choice of all: to protect their newfound love, even at the price of everything, including their memories of one another.
For in this city-of-risk, riddled with secrets…
Have they really lost everything?
Or did they gain something far more powerful on their road to unravel what
was never meant to be seen?
https://royalroad.com/fiction/68750/stubbed-taming-destiny-a-tamer-class-isekaiportal
How would you like to reinvent yourself?
Fight. Survive. Build. Tame. Thrive? Lured by the promise of a mysterious inheritance, Markus Wolfe discovers that he must first survive a year on a savage world full of dinosaurs and other weird and terrifying creatures. To succeed, he’ll have to learn to question everything he once knew and use his new magical Tamer Class.
(Note: all current story material is on RR. Book 2 goes straight to Book 4 for author’s reasons)
Twenty-seven year old Markus Wolfe is at the lowest point in his life when he’s offered what seems like the chance of a lifetime. Only, like most things that seem too good to be true, it isn’t.
Or at least, it might be, but he has to survive a year in a forest completely uninhabited by any civilised race to find out. With Jurassic Park rejects seeing him as their next dinner, what hope does he have of that?
He’s going to have to use the knowledge he’s been given along with his new Tamer Class to build everything he needs to survive…and maybe even thrive.
What to expect:
Regular posting schedule (5 chapters per week Friday - Tuesday)
Slow-burn weak to strong character
Light LitRPG elements (stats, levelling system, skills, magic, etc.)
Survival fantasy, reminiscent of survival games like Conan Exiles
Awesome Tames who evolve
Exploration and discovery
Some dark themes
Discord server link here. Come and chat with me and other readers!
https://royalroad.com/fiction/95818/tales-of-the-endless-empire-litrpg-apocalypse
Description:
Thalion’s life as a marine biologist was modest in wealth but rich in joy and fulfillment. The arrival of the system sent everyone on Earth into a tutorial while merging it with four other planets. Not everything was bad, though. The system granted people magic and even ways to defy time itself. For now, everyone struggles to survive the tutorial, which has become more of a slaughter trial than a learning experience.
If you like stories with Shapeshifters and Bloodmages. Check this out!!!
A post-apocalyptic LitRPG series inspired by The Primal Hunter, Defiance of the Fall, and Elden Ring.
Release Schedule:
Five chapters a week. (Wordcount between 2,000 and 3,000)
Also, this novel is posted on Royal Road and Patreon with Patreon being up to 60 chapters ahead of the Royal Road release.
What to expect:
-Multi-POV Storytelling but mostly main character
-Adaptive Magic System – The magic evolves based on the wielder, making every spellcaster’s abilities truly unique.
-No harem
-Entities Beyond Humanity
-Expansive Worldbuilding
https://royalroad.com/fiction/109772/the-bloodforged-kin
The apocalypse didn’t happen just to loners, gamers, psychopaths, and edgelords – it happened to families, neighbors, friends, and even pets. The System found the Torres family like it found the rest of the world – soft, unprepared, and clinging to a way of life that no longer existed. It tore them from office desks and grocery aisles, shoving them into a reality where survival meant constant adaptation and failure meant death.
How does a family stay whole when survival demands blood, and the world is too broken to protect them? One parent clings to safety. The other insists their children must be stronger than anyone else. In a system that punishes hesitation, who gets to decide which lessons are worth learning – especially when every lesson is carved in blood?
And when the steps to power are taken over the bodies of the fallen, how does humanity endure when the worst creatures aren’t The System’s, but their own?
What you should know going in:The Torres family aren’t superheroes - at least not in the beginning. They’re just regular people trying desperately to keep each other alive, and the start of their journey shows that - intently. (But don’t worry - once the figure it out… just hold on for the ride)
What you get:
✔️ A System, powerhouses, massive fights, boss battles - all your favorite
LitRPG tropes
✔️ A family that fights and grows stronger
together instead of everyone being loners
✔️ Real emotional and mental struggles that come with
fear of death and killing real people
✔️ MCs that start of weak and grow really,
really strong
✔️ Maybe a little system cheating 😉
✔️ Multiple POVs and characters
✔️✔️✔️ One of the MC’s is a cat. For real
FYI:- Slow burn - the family doesn’t know what they’re
doing so they have to figure it out the hard, long way. But oh man, once
they do…
- Emoootionaaal daaamaage… (it gets grim at times, but doesn’t
stay there)
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The Crunch:
- Chapters: 1200–3000 words
- Posting: 3×/week (Mon/Wed/Fri)
- Status: 3 books done, 470k+ words, book 4 in progress
- Roadmap: Enough ideas to outlive me.
- Hit #4 in RS
https://royalroad.com/fiction/113018/the-aether-wellspring
In a world shaped by wars and quiet power, survival is earned through grit—not destiny.
The Aether Wellspring is a character-driven hard fantasy rooted in medieval realism. Its magic system is grounded in biology and consequence, wrapped in a tale of political intrigue, personal trauma, and raw survival.
This is fantasy for readers who prefer:
Historical authenticity in a fictional world
Realism over romanticism
Twists, tension, and slow-burning stakes
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110321/cosmeta-the-balance-beyond-nothingness-vol-1-avatars
Before gods, before light, and even before the whisper of time—there was only the void. From that nothingness, a force emerged: COSMETA, the primal balance of cosmic forces, that holds the point of all creation, silent and infinite.
But even eternity can grow lonely. To stave off the endless silence, COSMETA sends fragments of itself into the worlds it watches—avatars born to walk among mortals, yearning for meaning, risking everything for a taste of ordinary life.
For one such avatar, normalcy is a myth—and peace, always just out of reach.
When a desperate devotee calls upon COSMETA, it sends its main avatar to a world.
Ronin, once a legendary hitman haunted by loss, now wields a power that nullifies all supernatural force. His mere presence strips gods and monsters of their might, turning every battle into a contest of raw will and cunning.
But this gift is a curse: hunted by heroes who see him as a threat to destiny, Ronin’s every victory upends the fragile balance of the world. His power draws the wrath of divine beings, the envy of kings, and the fear of all who cling to magic and prophecy.
As demon armies rampage, kingdoms collapse, and cosmic invaders threaten existence itself, Ronin is forced into impossible choices. Every clash brings him closer to the truth behind his own fate and provides clues to his lost sister’s fate—and the real cost of being COSMETA’s living weapon.
Yet even as he bends the laws of reality, Ronin’s greatest enemy may be the limits of his own mortal body. Each use of his cosmic might threatens to tear him apart, and every step toward victory risks losing the last fragments of his humanity.
In a universe where power means isolation and sacrifice, can Ronin save those he loves—or will he become the very catastrophe he was summoned to prevent?
Author’s Note: Story is original, chapters may use A.I to better grammar or vocabulary.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110709/mage-steel-a-western-sci-fi-cultivation-series
A thousand years ago, Earth fell.
Rifts tore open reality, flooding the planet with eldritch horrors and corrupting energy. The armies of man fought back—evolved, adapted, awakened to new powers. It wasn’t enough. Earth was abandoned. Humanity scattered to the stars.
Now, Knights are all that remain of Earth’s warrior legacy; humans wielding Rift-forged power armor and ancient combat disciplines. They fight for hire: clearing Rifts, crushing uprisings, toppling regimes. To the galaxy, they are mercenaries. To their enemies, they are myth made metal.
Cadet Kon was training to join their ranks; until his ship was shot down and he crash-landed on a Rift-infected world crawling with pirates, bandits, and relics from a dead civilization. Cut off from command and stuck with a crippled Knight. Surrounded by monsters that should not exist.
Survival is no longer the goal. It’s the first test.
Kon must fight his way through a planet lost to madness, track down his scattered comrades, and uncover secrets buried beneath ancient stone and alien fire. Each battle drags him deeper into the unknown—and closer to a power that might burn him alive… or forge him into something more.
For fans of sci-fi and brutal cultivation arcs, Mage Steel delivers high-stakes action, cosmic mystery, and a hero who refuses to die quietly.
Coming April 2025 – A Writathon Release
https://royalroad.com/fiction/95801/ascension-to-paradise-final-deviation-academy
Taní is everything a peasant boy can ever dream of being: The squire of an illustrious Juneacão—ancient warriors blessed by the Moon to preserve life. Whether it’s repelling the terrible haze of beasts that once racked the world or a petty bandit, they are sworn to binding oaths.
Oaths that permit them a fraction of the Moon’s arcane power. There’s only one problem: He can’t use it.
As the threat of eternal disappointment looms, his master ships him off to Hierrsé Academy without warning. The foremost school of the arcane arts. A relic from an age unremembered, when the terrible shade of the earth-splitting Desolator was but a faint memory. There, he forges friendships, encounters half-remembered dreams, and stumbles across an ancient darkness in his efforts to kindle his abilities. An ancient dark thought to be conquered, now beckoning him to return to its depths. And it wishes to right his wrongs.
Book 1: Complete
Epic Fantasy + Academia
Slow burn
Follows the life of an Underdog MC
Slice-of-life
Blood-based magic system
https://royalroad.com/fiction/71442/cultivating-plants
What if you wanted to discover a world of magic and plants, but cultivating nobles, hashish-obsessed assassins, and a tight budget were constantly a nuisance in your way?
Aloe had been a simple girl who lived with her mother; yet after her grandfather died, she finds herself the heiress of a greenhouse, a luxurious commodity for a desert dweller like her. However, as she was predisposed to sell the greenhouse because she was desperate for money, she finds her grandfather’s secret cultivation technique!
What to expect ~
-Slow burn.
-Lots of drugs.
-Lots of ART.
-Unique spin on cultivation! No cults or sect crap.
Chapter updates 4 times per week.
[Winner in the Royal Road Writathon challenge 2024!]
[Winner in the Royal Road Writathon challenge 2025!]
https://royalroad.com/fiction/103557/life-cheat-code-unlocking-new-powers-monthly
Life Cheat Code: Unlocking New Powers Monthly follows the journey of an ordinary young man named Han, who unexpectedly gains the ability to refresh his “life cheat code” every month. This mysterious power grants him a new, unique ability each month—abilities that range from seemingly small advantages to world-altering powers. However, the twist is that these powers are constantly changing, offering him fresh opportunities and challenges with each reset.
At first, Han is frustrated by the unpredictability of his newfound power. The early abilities seem underwhelming—such as increased luck or minor telekinesis—leading him to question the true worth of his “life cheat code.” But as time passes, he begins to understand that the real strength lies not in the immediate usefulness of these powers, but in his ability to adapt and grow with each new gift.
As the months unfold, the abilities Han acquires grow increasingly powerful, enabling him to climb the social ladder and solve problems that once seemed insurmountable. Yet, his growing influence attracts powerful enemies—individuals and organizations who seek to control or eliminate him, fearing the potential threat his life cheat code poses.
Han’s journey is not only one of external challenges but also of personal growth. He learns the importance of patience, strategy, and resilience in facing adversity. Along the way, he uncovers the origins of his power, realizing that it is connected to a greater mystery about the multiverse and his place in it. As Han deepens his understanding of the true potential of his abilities, he faces difficult choices about how to use his powers, balancing his desires with the greater good.
This story explores themes of personal evolution, adaptability, and the dangers of unchecked power. Han learns that having extraordinary abilities is not enough—what truly defines his destiny is how he chooses to wield them and the wisdom he gains through his decisions.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110912/refill
‘Humans show their true nature whenever they believe someone else is useless to them.’ Was something Luc believed. He had seen this within his family, who saw him as a ‘garbage human being’,
They didn’t say this out loud, but Luc knew from how they spoke to him and treated him because he had no ability or wasn’t a magic user. At least that’s what they thought.
Luc did have an ability but from young he thought it was nothing special, even worthless, so he hid it. Now at an age of 24, he knew that had been the correct choice, but not because it was useless; it was because it was useful.
Any box, wrapper or container that held a specific item could be refilled by him. He used it as a kid to have infinite candy. All went well until his sister threw the wrappers away, and he constantly lost his ticket to free candy. Fast-forward to the present, he only needs to buy things once as long as he keeps the box, wrapper or container, which was why his house was filled with ‘trash’.
He lived his life as a normal person as having an ability was rare, and he had planned to do such until strange beings dubbed ‘eyecorner men’ stopped appearing just in the eye corner and made contact. What do they want, why are they so strong and can he even do anything with his ability to refill?
[Participant of 2025 April Writathon]
https://royalroad.com/fiction/112368/nada-where-the-journey-begins-linizio-di-un-viaggio
Sexta, una ragazza che parla utilizzando i suoi pugni, e Sextus, uno studente modello ma anche un nerd di prima categoria, sono amici d’infanzia ma si odiano a morte. Uno di loro voleva andare il più lontano possibile per non rivedere mai più l’altro. Una voce proveniente dal nulla acconsente alla sua richiesta e così si ritrovano entrambi in un mondo parallelo che sembra essere l’antico Egitto. Strampalate conoscenze, leggende, fantasmi, spiriti antichi e maledizioni saranno ciò che li attenderà nella loro lunga avventura.
Sì, okay, ma Narratore, questa sinossi non ti sembra un po’ troppo corta per descrivere tutte le cose epiche e strampalate che accadono nel libro?
Nessuno ha chiesto la tua opinione a riguardo, Sexta. Adesso attendi che il lettore cominci a leggere la storia al posto di interromperla ancor prima che lo faccia!
D’accordo, ci vediamo nel libro, cari lettori!
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111653/jurassic-age-mage-2
Traebus Hellmut—still genius, still outlaw, and still the self-proclaimed Arch-Artificer of Magitechnology—has discovered that his misadventures only get wilder when an elven traveler named Vaelya crosses his path. Intrigue abounds as she enlists him in a tangled web of tribal politics and shady deals, all while a looming threat lurks just beyond the horizon. Meanwhile, back in Traebus’s original dimension, the Magic Council (yes, the uptight reality police he accidentally annoyed with a portal experiment) is closing in, determined to rein him in—or worse.
Luckily, Traebus isn’t alone in this prehistoric nightmare. His makeshift clan now includes Dusk, an evolved raptor sporting brand-new wings that defy both nature and common sense; Sparky, a lightning-charged cousin who crackles with enough energy to fry unwary foes (or Traebus’s eyebrows); Tank, a massive three-horn whose new arcane abilities might just be the world’s most powerful living battering ram; and a diminutive stable of six elemental lizards that can burn, freeze, or otherwise maim anything that gets too close. It’s the strangest family reunion nobody asked for—but the exact kind Traebus needs to survive.
So, can a reckless inventor, an enigmatic elf, and a crew of magically enhanced reptiles avoid political disasters, outrun ancient terrors, and give the Magic Council the slip? Traebus is about to find out the hard way. After all, once you’ve broken the rules of space-time, what’s a little interdimensional manhunt among friends?
(Answer: It’s a whole lot of trouble—especially when your new pals breathe fire.)
https://royalroad.com/fiction/114617/ominus-vau-god-prince-of-draan
Violence. Blood. Ruthlessness.
The Draanian nation was forged upon these principles.
Above it hangs the black sun, the Dead God’s Eye—ever watching, ever indifferent.
Upon a throne of black steel sits the God-King, Tyrannichus Vau. Born of the twin moon goddesses Ral and Turos, Draan is his eternal birthright. For centuries he has ruled: all-powerful, all-knowing, seemingly immortal.
But his son is not.
Ominus Vau, God-Prince of Draan, does not feel quite so divine. Without his father’s merciless disposition or any spark of the godly powers, Ominus feels as mortal as any other.
Yet as the son of a god, much is expected of him.
And in a realm where weakness threatens the throne, the God-King has no
hesitation in eliminating threats — even his own blood.
Ambitious eyes circle Ominus, eager to see him fall. Danger waits in every
shadow.
In a land without pity, the only one who can save him… is himself.
To survive, Ominus must master the blade.
To survive, he must awaken his latent power.
To survive… he must become a god.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/77318/adamath
In a mysterious world where hope is a luxury reserved for the strong, Tunde, a forsaken slave, defies his fate. Left for dead, his miraculous survival triggers a monumental shift in the balance of power. As Tunde fights for his life, he uncovers the secrets of his world and unlocks the mystical origins of his heritage.
With every step forward, the darkness that once consumed him fades, revealing a journey of redemption, discovery, and the ultimate fight for a future where hope is no longer a luxury, but a right. Join Tunde on his epic rise from the ashes.
UPDATES ARE THREE TIMES A WEEK: MON, WED & FRI
https://royalroad.com/fiction/109311/2025-edit-technomancer-a-magical-girls-sidekick
Edited Reupload!I understand some folks were turned off by the prose and end-of-arc 1 writing decisions from the original Writathon. I’ve taken the commenters’ constructive feedback from back then to heart and fixed most of the issues.
Twelve years ago, the world as we knew it fell to the Aberrations. Cities across the world were ravaged, and entire nations fell overnight.
But during Earth’s darkest hour, unlikely saviors arrived through portals across the world.
Legions upon legions of Magical Girls. Soldiers with colorful, glowing hair wielding swords twice their size. Pilots in bipedal mech suits that bordered on magic itself. These warriors stymied the tides of death and despair, and were hailed as Earth’s saviors.
In the end — the Terrans may have saved the world from complete destruction… but the world as the denizens of Earth knew it ended in ruin and slow, crumbling despair.
Ikki won’t accept that life for his family — not anymore.
As the first child of Earth offered a scholarship to study magitech on Terra, he finally has a chance to change things. To learn the secrets of Terran magic and technology, to make a name for himself — and to build a future strong enough to protect his family and world. To fight so that his loved ones would no longer have to take on dangerous odd jobs just to make it to their next meal.
Then, on one final salvage run with his father’s crew, everything goes horribly wrong and they are captured . But as he escapes his confines onto the open road, he finds something impossible. A sleek, pristine briefcase. Too pristine to be left in the ruins of a long-abandoned highway. Like it was waiting for him.
Inside was a Terran magitech construct — far more advanced than anything he’d ever studied. A machine that addressed him by name.
“I’ve been waiting for you… Ikazuchi.”
Ikki once thought magical girls, world-ending monsters, and ancient conspiracies belonged in someone else’s story. Fanciful tales for kids from the boonies like him to dream about.
But fate has plans — and it won’t let him go without a fight.
What to expect:
- A near-future cyberpunk setting with: Real Robots Mecha. Magitech.
Frilly magical girls. Urban fantasy.
-The usual horrifying extradimensional monsters associated with RR’s Magical Girl subgenre.
-Lite LitRPG elements in the form of a tactical HUD and resource management apparatus that serves the plot.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111254/the-thiefs-armor
Satchel the thief longs to see the world outside his home, but his mentor holds him back. An ancient evil trapped within a mandolin wants to break free. Hastiand the bard carries this burden hoping to bring back the love he lost. When the paths of the bard and the thief collide, it sparks a journey for each that will test their mettle.
Updates every Monday and Thursday.
Current cover art is AI generated. New cover art created by a human will be commissioned in the future, hopefully soon.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111038/crimson-revolutionary
Participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
The Monarch is the way, the truth and the life. No one goes to Heaven except through Him.
As Agent Deva of the Imperial Security Bureau, Devon Vael is a blade in the dark-a spy who infiltrates, manipulates, and eliminates threats to the Monarch’s reign. His latest assignment: embed himself with a rebel cell in the capital’s slums, befriend them, and burn them to ash.
But five months undercover has blurred the lines. The rebels’ laughter feels warmer than the Empire’s gold. Their cause, whispered in cursed manifestos, seeps into his dreams. And his long-lost brother, a fugitive revolutionary, may be among them.
When new orders demand the cell’s execution, Devon must choose:
Follow orders and ascend the Imperial Security Bureau’s ranks,
or
Join them and face the Empire’s wrath - a fate with no hope at all.
The Monarch’s presence spills out every corner. The resistance is rotting from within. And Devon’s shadow is starting to move on its own…
What to expect
A dystopian hellscape - fisted tyranny and smog-choked
streets
Betrayals that hurt - no one is safe, not even Devon’s
conscience
Revolution vs. Tyranny - can you fight monsters without
becoming one?
A clash of ideologies - What does it mean to rule? To
resist? To be free?
Philosophical and moral complexity - No easy answers,
only difficult choices.
Slow-burn grimdark progression - A mix of slice-of-life,
political intrigue, and brutal reality.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110815/behind-doors-of-stone
LitRPG adventure set in an 1900s low-fantasy American West. Skills and abilities and rpg progression elements. This story has a hard-tack male MC and a tough-as-nails FMC. The west is a dangerous place, expect some death and violence. But there’s time for some quippy banter along the way.
Emmett was a soldier, a captain of a platoon in the American Federation Army. A leader of fine men. He led them to their deaths.
When the last Dwarf died only a few of his men survived. Their guns, their magic, their bonds, had all just barely been enough.
The American Army won, at a terrible cost. That was the war that changed everything.
It’s been ten years, the dwarves are gone, and so is their magic. The lush American continent is turning into a dust bowl and Emmett and his team of survivors have turned to Delving.
They brave the desolate American west and the depths of the abandoned Dwarven shafts to find artifacts. His group finally makes a major discovery but the danger doesn’t end until they return to New Amsterdam and auction off what they found.
Except something is happening in New Amsterdam. The hundred year war against the dwarves was a boon for the industrial city. But the last ten years have been hard on the citizens. The Magi-machines have stopped working, the end of a steady flow of mana crystals has brought their golden age of industry to an end. Many people are out of work, and most are out in the cold without a home.
Mary Ruth is struggling to keep her family’s company from going bankrupt. Short of starting a new war, Caliber needs to find new applications for their weapons and munitions manufacturing infrastructure.
Mary Ruth has to convince her board of trustees, the banks, and her suppliers to keep the doors open, while avoiding the politics and dark underside of her family’s history. There is more to New Amsterdam, and the Depths below the city than she or Emmett can imagine.
[Winner of the April 2025 Writathon]
This was a challenge for me to write two POVs with their own unique voices. I was also branching out into an urban fantasy setting.
Hope you enjoy the ride!
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110267/how-the-demon-lord-became-the-hero
In a world drenched in chaos and bloodshed, a once-legendary human king finds himself reborn as a demon in the depths of hell, stripped of his memories but not his strength.
Rising from countless deaths and resurrections, he rules as the fearsome Demon King, a being of unmatched power whose very aura threatens the fabric of existence. When cracks in the heavens reveal a path to another realm—a world teetering on the brink of divine conflict—he seizes the opportunity to explore, conquer, or perhaps even save it.
Torn between his monstrous pride and the remnants of his forgotten humanity, the Demon King faces gods, mortals, and demons alike in a relentless pursuit of power, purpose, and redemption.
But in a war of flawed deities and desperate warriors, will he become the ultimate destroyer—or an unwitting hero?
—–After Season 1 is fully released on here——Chapters will Release Weekly on Wednesday——
***First Season is completed and on my Patreon for those not wanting to wait for daily releases***
https://royalroad.com/fiction/109013/when-the-server-crashedinto-another-world
Elara Hayes, a sardonic systems administrator, finds her mundane life abruptly terminated when a catastrophic server crash sends her spiraling into the vibrant, magical world of Aerthos. Gifted with overpowered abilities—identify, alchemy, summoning, portal creation, monster taming, mastery of all magic, and a pocket dimension for unlimited item storage—she must navigate this new reality, filled with monsters, guilds, and quirky characters. Her tech-savvy mind clashes with the mystical world, leading to both hilarious misunderstandings and epic adventures. As she explores Aerthos, she’ll uncover its secrets, forge alliances, and maybe even find a slow-burn romance, all while trying to figure out how to fix a ‘server crash’ that spans dimensions.
participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
https://royalroad.com/fiction/114414/lenfant-de-la-lune-ii-french-tome-2
Quatre ans après les événements tragiques, Tsukinoko, désormais une adolescente redoutable de seize ans, poursuit sa formation à Hanamaru et intègre enfin les forces spéciales.
Lors de ses premières missions, elle fait équipe avec un chef taciturne, Kakashi Shiroi, et se lie d’amitié avec Midareta, un jeune orphelin rejeté par le village.
Parallèlement, son passé ressurgit à travers de douloureux souvenirs d’enfance et la révélation de ses pouvoirs héréditaires, les Negin.
Malgré les épreuves, Tsukinoko continue de tracer sa voie entre ténacité, solitude et loyauté.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110890/one-eyed-swordsman-litrpg
Most thought Oswald only had one eye, few lived to see the other.
Born in the slums, Oswald struggled to scrape by, barely surviving day by day. But hidden beneath an eyepatch, his right eye hosted an Animus: a cursed power that granted him strength at a terrible cost. Every time he used it, his own body withered, pulling him closer to death.
Everything changed when he crossed paths with a legendary adventurer. Thrust into a world far beyond the slums, Oswald set out to master the power within his eye before it consumed him. He had only one choice, control his Animus, or let it consume him first.
What to Expect:
-Weak to strong MC
-LitRPG with few stat blocks
-Totally not demonic powers.
-No harem
-Cool cat
New chapters every Monday - Friday.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111654/hell-in-hand
After a bargain with a powerful demon costs more than expected, Maxwell Holms is a man both cursed and empowered. Permanently scarred, he must forge his path through a murky world of ever increasing danger and supernatural battle. It is in his hand to save those who cannot save themselves and, if he is lucky, his own soul in the process.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/101976/black-horns-mountain-shadow-non-litrpg-high-fantasy
Val, a horned Fae warrior, is sworn to serve the Cinereal Prince, Dorius S’dias. In a realm where ancient magic lingers and political intrigue thrives, she is both weapon and protector, her strength and loyalty Dorius’ shield in a family that sees him as the severed limb of their dynasty.
Prince Dorius is naive and impulsive, but beneath lies a disdain for the Pentarchy and smoldering ambition. When his uncle, the Fourth Pentarch, dispatches him on a diplomatic mission to the Free Mountain State, Dorius sees a chance to reclaim his lost prestige, and with it, the power and influence he desperately needs for reform.
As Dorius’ actions threaten to uncover the machinations of those leading them to war, the mystery of Val’s heritage unravels. Caught between loyalty to her prince and a destiny she doesn’t understand, Val must confront her own identity as a Fae in a human world and decide where her true allegiance lies. Together, they navigate an awakening, ancient legacy far more complex and dangerous than they ever imagined.
[Winner April 2025 Writathon]
~3K word chapters, currently taking a short break post writathon to recover! Expected to resume Late May 2025!
Could be for you if you like: Fantasy, Slow-Burn, Character-Driven Story, Strong Female Leads (that also have human faults). The narrative explores themes of identity, loyalty, ambition, found-family, and the struggle for power.
This is a story with a mature tone, but does not feature gratuitous sex or violence. Content warnings for scenes/chapters that might need these warnings. Don’t expect grimdark, it’s got some grit but it’s not bleak.
Covers use AI generated images. All writing is original work.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/96928/lowlife-scoundrel-bandit-queen
Kings and nobles on one hand.
Demons and monsters on the other.
And caught in between are the common people of this world.
…
It could be worse.
It could be better too though.
It’s why the people long for salvation at the hand of heroes.
…
Well, I’m not the hero they desire.
I might be the hero they deserve though.
My name is Viviona and I don’t effing care what anyone wants from me.
The cover image is AI created and edited by me.
The story will update once a week, usually on a thursday. For the duration of a Writathon there will be daily updates instead.
participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
[First Person], [Present Tense], [Female Protagonist], [Fantasy], [Isekai], [System], [Disturbing Content], [Graphic Violence]
https://royalroad.com/fiction/105285/shadows-awakening
Against the Heavens: The Rebellion of the Evil God
In the boundless virtual realm of Destiny, where warriors, mages, and guilds clash for supremacy, Ye Tianxie finds himself at the center of an unfolding mystery. A seemingly insignificant quest in the beginner’s village leads him down a path of unfathomable danger—one that even the most seasoned players dare not tread.
As he ventures into the treacherous Wolf Valley, an elite guild battles a monstrous three-star boss, unaware of the true storm brewing in the shadows. With unparalleled skill and a past shrouded in secrets, Ye Tianxie is no ordinary player. He walks a path where the line between reality and the virtual world blurs, and the forces lurking behind the screen may be far more sinister than anyone imagined.
When fate challenges the heavens, will he rise as a legend, or fall into oblivion?
https://royalroad.com/fiction/113835/cultivation-with-chakras
MAIN CHARACTER GET TRANSFERED TO ANOTHER WORLD WHERE HE USE HIS WORLD METHODS TO HIS INCREEASE THE CULTIVATION POWER IN THE NEW WORLD WHERE HE CAN SUPPORT BY HIS WORLD GOD AND RECEIVED DIFFERENT WEAPON AND ITEMS FROM GODS TO INCREASE THE POWER WHERE HE ALSO ESTABLISH A NEW ERA OF CULTIVATION AND INTRODUCED NEW METHODS AND THINGS IN THAT WORLD
https://royalroad.com/fiction/109271/steal-the-light
A mystical force known as the Light binds the universe together. ‘Illuminates’ can bend the Light to their will, controlling the minds of others in various ways. Predators, Poets, Guardians, Navigators… each wield distinct abilities, while the rare Kings and Queens hold unparalleled power to grant or revoke these abilities. Bound by destiny, these legendary figures are fated to clash, amassing armies that have shaped the course of humanity throughout history.
When Michael, the protagonist, discovers he possesses the power of the Light, he believes his life is changing for the better. Leaving his small town in the USA, he joins the secretive School of Light in Rome, Italy. There, he begins to climb the ranks, honing his skills and training for the upcoming tournament of Steal the Light. Meanwhile, a brewing conflict between the world’s last two remaining Queens begins to unfold. Unbeknownst to him, their actions will draw him into the heart of their rivalry. Which side will he choose?
What to Expect:
- Low-fantasy world: Set in an imaginary, yet lifelike town in the USA and the real city of Rome, the story weaves mystical elements seamlessly into the contemporary world.
- Progression fantasy: A structured system of illumination levels and abilities allows characters to grow and achieve mastery, offering a satisfying sense of development.
- Fantasy romance: The story explores complex relationships, including the rivalry between two Queens on opposing sides, adding layers of emotional depth to the narrative.
- The game “Steal the Light”: A high-stakes competition testing skills, strategies, and alliances, blending thrilling action with the progression system.
- Philosophy Meets Fantasy: Steal the Light intertwines thought-provoking themes of interconnectedness based on the latest scientific research and philosophical theories about the mind with the classic journey of progression fantasy, creating a narrative that is both intellectually stimulating and deeply engaging.
Participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
https://royalroad.com/fiction/109703/lost-cities-of-taeralis-kingdom-building-progression
Waking up cold and in pain in land covered with ash, Marcus finds himself in a world where civilization is built on Mountain ranges, and at his back, a forest with towering trees, he is found by a group of street rats. Marcus has to find a way to survive, everything else comes later, especially when he finds himself in the body of a teenager in the slums in a world where he is looked down upon.
Marcus and the group of street rats, orphans left to the wayside, must first survive and then rise to the top through their own efforts because people of their kind have no future and no place in this world unless they forge their own path against the monster and the Great Houses that dominate this broken, cruel society.
What to expect.
Weak to Strong
Slow burn
Progression
City building
https://royalroad.com/fiction/105566/between-worlds
GENRES: Supernatural, Urban Fantasy, Action, Found Family, Mystery, Comedy with Romantic Undertones.
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Aspiring doctor Sawyer West Reid’s relatively uneventful night shift took a decidedly chaotic turn the moment a powerful A-class witch targeted him. Instead of a swift demise, Sawyer’s life was unexpectedly saved by a formidable Hunter, violently yanking him into a vibrant, hidden world teeming with magic, enigmatic monsters, and the looming presence of cosmic forces from beyond the veil of reality. Now, Sawyer finds himself reluctantly thrust into an entirely new, and often terrifying, role: Enforcer, a precarious mediator navigating the delicate and often volatile relationships between humans, a diverse array of supernatural beings, and even the bewildering customs of alien races from the far reaches of the cosmos.
Haunted by fragmented echoes of countless past lives that whisper secrets he doesn’t yet understand, and precariously balanced on the razor’s edge between interconnected realms, Sawyer’s journey is anything but ordinary. From surviving a near-fatal encounter with a towering, pale creature possessing chilling crimson eyes to being tasked with the urgent mission of closing a mysterious interdimensional gate ripped open by an unknown and potentially catastrophic force in the desolate Red Desert, saving the universe was definitely not covered in his medical school curriculum.
In a universe governed by ancient, often contradictory laws, riddled with hidden dimensions and lurking cosmic threats (not to mention the bewildering complexities of alien social interactions and some truly baffling intergalactic beverage etiquette), Sawyer is rapidly learning that his medical skills and an unhealthy reliance on caffeine will only get him so far. Survival in this new reality will demand a crash course in the arcane, a reliance on newfound allies, and a surprising capacity for both quick wit and unexpected bravery.
This story began as a desire to explore a supernatural tapestry richly woven with witches, werewolves, gods, monsters, and a myriad of other extraordinary beings – all meticulously grounded in the intricate universal laws that subtly govern their existence. What started as a single spark of inspiration has since ignited into an ever-expanding adventure, filled with peril, humor, and the burgeoning bonds of found family, that I hope will captivate your imagination as much as it continues to enthrall me.
Thank you for embarking on this wild and unpredictable ride with me. I’m having an absolute blast, and I sincerely hope you will too!
NOTE: Please be aware that this story contains scenes of violence and explores darker themes, and is therefore intended for an adult audience.
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UPDATES (WEST AFRICA TIME): Exclusive character art for Patreon supporters every Monday; general chapter update for all platforms every Thursday; bonus chapter for Patreon supporters every Sunday. Please note that occasional breaks may occur to allow for storyline development and chapter refinement to ensure the highest quality reading experience.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111564/the-horlock-chronicles
After a fight gone wrong, Brandon Horlock falls through a portal to
another world.
Listen in as he tells us how he got here. How he persevered through a
life of crime, betrayal, and torture. How he saw everything he dreamed
of fall away.
Brandon’s spent most of his life in the shadows – picking pockets, slipping past guards, and dodging the fists of his abusive father. After his mother’s death, the streets of the Danese District became home. His family? Two equally scrappy friends. His mentor? Not quite. More like a boss – a pawnshop owner with one foot in the criminal underworld.
It’s not a good life.
But it’s theirs.
So when a high-risk job promises enough gold to finally escape the slums, Brandon takes the chance. The target? A luxury train full of the realm’s future rulers. The job? Rough up a noble heir and steal whatever isn’t nailed down.
Easy money.
Until it all goes sideways.
The fists fly. Magic flares. And Brandon ends up on the wrong side of a prodigy mage from the most powerful House in the realm. Worse still, he uncovers a secret that was never meant for someone like him.
Because magic?
It doesn’t just belong to the elite.
Now, on a world not his own, Brandon is out of his depth, low on options, and hunted by people who play a far deadlier game than he’s ever known. But if the streets taught him anything, it’s how to adapt.
And he’s not done yet.
Expect:
A gritty, morally ambiguous fantasy
Criminal intrigue and shadowy deals
Violence and betrayal
A slow-burning journey of transformation and rebellion
The prologue is in third person but the next chapters are in first. Why? Because I’m an idiot. I’ll eventually do something about it but take this as a warning.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111586/samara-77
Sam is your typical teenager; one might even say she has a modicum of popularity at her private school. Is her family wealthy? She’s actually not sure, but she doesn’t want for anything other than a burning need for a car or motorcycle. This doesn’t relieve her from having all the normal teenage responsibilities, such as school academics, track, and a part-time job at her family’s business. Her mundane life masks the dark secret of her childhood as a child slave, which left her physically scarred and traumatized. Sam hides her scars but works to positively resolve her trauma, the current state of which is best punctuated by violent responses to triggers. She’s getting better though. Her past can’t be used to blame all her behavior; her parents being banned from several countries is a red flag in polite society. Plus her best friend, Shesho, and her family are hiding from their dad, who tried to kill them.
Just your typical private school teenager, until she finds a metal card about the size of a library card in her pocket. Then things get weird. This card opens a door to the Library of Things. Where she learns answers to questions she didn’t know to ask. Like she is a clone, and maybe there are other reasons she can speak a half dozen languages at 16. Not wanting to feel left out, The Library itself is a mind-boggling place where one doesn’t check out books but any item or thing from across the universe. Quantum doors can take someone anywhere in the library or universe. The Library of Things is described as the third wonder of the universe for good reason.
But she has to finish high school. That was a hard rule from Mom.
MC is more than meets the eye. There is a lot going on, but she just has a lot going on in her life.
Her childhood includes slavery, brutality, and trauma.
The Library is absurd, on purpose. Be Sam, prepare to roll with it.
Slice-of-life
Most chapters are 2500-4000 words, which can vary. I’ll try to post multiple for short chapters.
Currently releasing chapters 6 pm central, Monday and Thursday
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111197/the-fall-guy
Eddie Walsh is a journeyman boxer – paid to lose so others can shine. By day, he’s a cook in Bratley, struggling to make ends meet. When his old friend and promoter Rex offers him a fight against the town’s unbeatable star, Eddie faces a pivotal choice: return to the ring for another defeat with a rare shot at something greater, or step away to preserve the fragile balance he’s finally found in life. In a world where every blow leaves a mark beyond the flesh, Eddie must decide what he’s willing to risk for a fleeting chance at hope.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/113224/magical-girl-mafia
Becoming a magical girl should have been the happiest day of my life. Bleeding out alone on the pavement, I couldn’t help but disagree. The contract saved me, but closure wasn’t part of the deal, and how could I rest easy after a hero abandoned me to die? I wanted answers, and if that meant playing on the side of the villains, then so be it.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/114407/blades-blessing-on-this-boring-world
Dagger, one of the four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, inherits control of a rag-tag group known as “The Blades” after her father’s mysterious disappearance. Together with four bulletproof cowboys, a British law professor, some moody teenagers, and her vampire aunt, she’ll have to protect Earth from supernatural influences. Assuming they don’t accidentally blow it up first.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/93484/chaos-sky-kill-the-light
Cradled by self-ness, a new-born God came forth. The god, perceived as a phantom, wept as tears dripped across the waters. Thus came about its phantom heart. The weeping spirit, a solitary, god that could create anything with its right mind. However, there lay a message that told it one thing; Kill the Light. An unease built inside its heart. A dead thing, not even an echo that reached any god, nor creature alive. If not, then what was the God meant for? What else was needed of him? Thus, he wandered, days upon days, until he met a single, decrepit woman. The first contact he had since over a thousand years.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/74498/elsewhere
“I was meant to die.
I had died—I could feel it. In the warmth lost of his hands. In the silence that should have followed. Silence deep enough to darken sorrow. Silence that never arrived.
The time for choice has passed. The hunt has already begun.
To endure the grudge of life, fettered to the heels of a will that never tires. Racing toward an end that never comes.”
In Elsewhere, the world bears a wound. The Bruise.
A cycle of decay and regrowth that touches all life, though few recognize its presence. Humanity has endured its quiet rhythms since time immemorial, blind to the rot blooming beneath them until the cost of ignorance comes due—and the world remembers what they will not. Wund. Bloom. Weep. Fester. Always on the verge of healing, always failing.
Maline and Midra are one soul divided across timelines, each drawn from opposing ends of the cycle’s drift. Their meeting was never meant to be—merely a series of events cobbled together for the Bruise’s own wayward ends. Now, their fusion threatens to fracture a world long tainted by the rot of neglected wounds.
As one, they must navigate dying lands while discovering themselves, as old cycles of sorrow and renewal collapse into something neither death nor rebirth. In a rotting world, to heal may be sin itself.
What to Expect:
• A slow-burn dark fantasy story with heavy themes of death, futility, and endurance.
• Limited exposition; much is revealed through tone and event.
• Character-driven tension instead of action-focused pacing.
Updates Saturdays!
https://royalroad.com/fiction/99969/shadows-over-arcadia
The unwanted second prince of a powerful but corrupt Kingdom in a world of monsters and magic is set on the dangerous path of vengeance. Prince Ren Drakemore, under the protection and guidance of his demonic maid, works to covertly gain power, influence and allies in hopes of eventually killing his own father, brother and anyone else who stands in his way. Initially he hopes to right the evils perpetrated by his kingdom, but as he grows in power, he will also struggle to maintain his own humanity. Will he be the hero to save them all or the monster that consumes them. Only time will tell.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/97566/to-fight-against-fate
participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
Add far too much money, a fangirl’s obsession, and a copious amount of swear words, and you get one Rica Banc. Rica has been obsessed with the novel, The Destined Ending, since she was preteen and it unwittingly shaped her life as she sought to be like the very same characters she read about. But one evening, Rica is chatting with the author of her favorite work, Acacia. Acacia asks her a cryptic question, if Rica knew her fate would be a tragic one, would she dare to try and change it? And Rica’s answer is, “I’d make my own fate.”
When she wakes up the next morning, she finds herself transmigrated into Priscilla Thornewood, the older sister of The Destined Ending’s protagonist and a villainess who would do anything to obtain power. Stripped of her name and identity with a strongly worded warning to simply accept her destiny, the newly dubbed Priscilla decides she won’t idly stand by as the plot progresses.
She vows that she’ll change the tragic fate that awaits this world, and it doesn’t matter how many dragons she has to slay, how many cultists she has to kill, or how how many times she gets knocked down – she’ll always drag herself to her feet, wearing a cocky smile because Priscilla will do anything so that the world she devoted half her life to has a happy ending.
What to expect:
a loooong epic length story based on current outlines
a flawed, non-OP female protagonist who has to use her brains more than brawn (though she does love to sucker punch people)
copious amounts of swear words and banter
a character focused story that could be slice-of-life if only our protagonist would stop worrying about the end of the world
chapter lengths ranging from 1.5K to 4k depending on the plot beats
and, most importantly, a happy ending (eventually)
https://royalroad.com/fiction/113805/yellow-jacket
If the world hadn’t already ended, Warren Smith would’ve become a serial killer.
He was built for it cold, precise, methodical. Not driven by rage or trauma, but by a hunger for control. A creature of discipline and detachment. In the old world, he would’ve been studied. Hunted. Locked away.
But the old world is long gone.
Centuries ago, something broke everything broke. Civilization collapsed under its own weight, swallowed by unchecked ambition, mass failure, and rot. The cities fell. The satellites died. People learned to fear silence because silence meant they’d been forgotten.
And then, hundreds of years later, came the System.
Sold as a cure. Marketed as salvation. A new architecture to stitch the ruins back together. Embedded in human minds through chips and fragments, it offered power, skills, survival. It promised to lift the desperate into something more than just broken survivors.
It lied.
The System was never built to save anyone. It was a leash. A filter. A machine designed to manage what was left not fix it. It turned people into data. Into stats. Into expendable roles with preset fates.
But Warren wasn’t part of that design.
He’s what the System missed. What it couldn’t see. An Aberrant unregistered, unreadable, ungovernable. He moves through the shattered world not as a man, but as something becoming legend. A ghost in the mist. The silence before the violence.
He doesn’t crave recognition. He doesn’t ask for power.
He takes it quietly, completely, and without permission.
Because Warren doesn’t survive the System.
He dissects it.
And what he builds from its broken parts is entirely his own.
Even in a world of collapse and cruelty
he’s the one thing still coming for you.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/105831/the-hollow-moth-i-got-reincarnated-as-a-caterpillar
[CURRENTLY ON HIATUS FOR A RELAUNCH]
I was a secondary school girl on the way to some youth event which is a school trip. Exciting stuff, right? (No. It wasn’t.)
Well, thins happened and noow I’m a bug. Yes. An oversized, squishy bug.
No hands. No magic. No clue what’s going on.
Waking up in a monster-infested cave as a six-legged worm wasn’t exactly my ideal isekai scenario. Survival? Barely. Friends? Gone… kinda. And everything here thinks I’m lunch.
If I want to live, I’ll have to crawl, bite, evolve—and try not to get eaten along the way. My only allies? A brood of creepy-cute caterpillars, a silent golden weirdo I’m not sure I can trust, and the vague hope I’m not the only one from my world here.
Oh—and the local politics? Not the kind with debates and flyers. More the bloody survival of the fittest kind.
What to expect:
[Reincarnation]
A female protagonist is reincarnated into a dangerous fantasy world
alongside her entire class, but with a twist—not everyone is human this
time. Some were reborn as nobles, some as commoners… and some? Monsters.
[First-Person Perspective with Shifting Focus]
The story is primarily told from the MC’s perspective, immersing you in
her thoughts, struggles, and victories. However, the point of view shifts
when necessary to highlight key characters, their growth, and their unique
struggles or lack of thereof.
[Fantasy Progression & LitRPG Elements]
Expect grindy power progression and evolution mechanics that shape not
just the MC’s journey, but the entire world. The evolution system doesn’t
just change abilities—it reshapes bodies, minds, and destinies.
[Monster Families with Depth]
The MC isn’t alone. She has Families—other monsters—each with their own
personality, struggles, and stories. Some might be allies, others rivals,
and a few… might just be the next big threat.
[Politics Beyond Humanity]
This isn’t just about human kingdoms fighting over thrones. Monster clans,
divine factions, and all play a part in a political web that extends far
beyond human understanding. Diplomacy, betrayal, and war aren’t just
fought with swords, but with alliances, cunning, and power struggles among
species. (This part will play out in later chapters that I haven’t
explored yet).
https://royalroad.com/fiction/92649/joy-pursuit-steel-dragon-sci-fi-fantasy-horror
Shattered Alive Arc
A young man with no memory of who he is or whathe is forced to face the unknown as he’s thrust into the sleepy world of Esthes-3. Under crimson-shattered skies, what will he uncover under his writhing flesh as he faces a leaking abyss?
Nascent Reverberations Arc
Under the shifting skies, a group of rookie rangers encounter something twisted and wrong.
Trepidatio Artificialis Arc
Lost in a desolate maze of gushing water, something writhes in agony.
Pale Marrowbrand Arc
As the annual Penthestat begins, a surplus of listless souls gathers to party themselves to the literal bone.
Steel Dragon Arc
The Steel Dragon looms over the weary port city of Krreat. With people going missing each day, the city’s faith in the rangers erodes, leaving fear to fester. What secrets lie under the forlorn vessel’s steel hull, and who—or what—lurks in the shadows it casts?
What to expect?
Body Horror & Gore
Dynamic Main Character/S/
Esoteric Setting Mixing Sci-fi, Fantasy, and the unknown
Unique Monsters, Robots, and strange abilities
Multiple POVs
I guarantee a chapter a week, but sometimes I get high on life and write like 3, maybe even 4 chapters of varying length, although I’ve figured out 2k words is a good sweet spot.
Note From Author:
I’m learning to write and it shows. Tee hee, I get experimental.
Sidenote the first arc psychologically haunts me I will fix the pacing, I swear by all that’s good and green on this earth.
The cover is drawn by yours truly.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/66688/death-of-the-strongest-hero
Jin Kai is considered the strongest Hero in the world, blessed by the God of War and God of the Void.
In a world invaded by monsters called Devils, Jin is one of the few who will hunt them down without asking for anything in return.
But being the strongest doesn’t mean you’re invincible and when all seems lost, he obtains the ability to absorb the spirits of the enemies he defeats and make their powers his own.
With his now limitless potential to grow stronger, Jin vows to continue to fight until he can return the world back to the way it should be.
His journey for power takes him to the lowest depths of the Devil Realm and at times he stands before the most powerful beings in the Celestial Realm. Even when Jin is faced with the deadliest of foes, his resolve to crush his enemies never waivers.
Whether they’re Dragons, Giant Berserkers, Devil Kings and Emperors, or the Gods themselves.
Jin will take them on.
Even if it means he’ll die trying because why fear death when you’ve already died.
—-First Chapter of Season 2 will release on May 1st—–Chapters will Release Weekly on Thursday—–
***If you want to show support for the series being remade and completed then check out my Patreon***
(And if you like this then check out some of my other stuff on there too)
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111114/the-power-of-1-progression-fantasy-litrpg-about
Theo Sterling, a ruthlessly ambitious corporate climber, is violently ejected from his career and finds himself facing the poverty he desperately fears. With only $2,000 between him and the streets, a mysterious mental breakdown leaves him with an impossible gift, the power to grant any object a permanent “+1” enhancement.
Driven by his gnawing terror of failure, Theo begins methodically exploiting his unique ability, with the aim of becoming a billionaire. From enhancing basic knives for quick cash (and cutting ethical corners when necessary), to optimizing high-value bicycles for substantial profit, he relentlessly seeks ways to maximize the return on each precious enhancement. Navigating a mundane world with his special power, Theo readily pushes ethics aside, believing ruthlessness is the only path to the almighty profit. As he dives headfirst into more questionable and morally grey endeavors, his bank account swells, but does this solitary climb built on calculated risks lead only to an isolating peak? Or is there a heavier, unseen cost to Theo’s singular pursuit of money?
What to Expect:
- Money, lots of it, it’s all about money!
- Progression Fantasy, tracking Theo’s path to becoming a billionaire, or
die trying
- Low fantasy, ability to enhance items with +1, and the ingenious ways of
using this to make money
- LitRPG used to track profit and losses using a ledger, the measure of
wealth and success
- Ethics and Morals… nah not really. Theo is as grey as it gets. May come
into play later, but only after getting rich, ridiculously rich
- 4-5k words per chapter (or more sometimes)
Schedule - Daily release (1.5-2k words). Bigger chapters will be split over multiple days.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/104542/immortal-paladin
I had finally done it and achieved the ultimate Paladin build. Maxed stats, impenetrable armor, and so many resistances that death itself had given up on me. I was an unkillable tank, an indomitable force. Nothing could stop me.
And then my PC exploded.
I died.
Irony, thou art a cruel mistress.
But instead of the afterlife, I woke up as my Paladin character… in the wrong freaking genre. Instead of castles and dungeons, there were people flying around on swords, shooting qi beams like fantasy laser guns.
“This is definitely the wrong genre,” I muttered, watching a pompous young master sneer at me.
“Kowtow, kiss my foot, and beg for forgiveness!” he declared.
I looked at my imaginary maxed-out health bar, then at his flimsy silk robes.
Oh, this was going to be fun.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/100408/system-anomaly-a-fantasy-litrpg-adventure
The Milky Way is caught unaware by the System, which prepares to integrate it into a whole new fantastical multiverse.
Except one planet is causing problems for the unremarkable galaxy that’s stuck in the back end of nowhere.
But it’s not really the planet’s fault. Everything doesn’t start the way it’s supposed to. There is an order to these things, tropes to obey, but that’s not exactly how it plays out for the planet.
It all comes down to one individual who was just trying to get a good night’s sleep for once.
Perhaps a little too optimistic that he hasn’t gone completely mad; he eagerly accepts the system. Hoping it will change his miserable life for the better, he jumps right in with everything he has.
Unfortunately for him, everything goes from bad to worse as the system integration process goes completely off track. Stuck in a loop, he gains the attention of a System Authority, and a System Anomaly is born that might just shake the multiverse and the core of the System.
What to expect:
- High fantasy with a litRPG (system) veneer.
- “Levelling up” based on cultivation.
- Skill progression based on understanding, experimentation and
training.
- Weak to strong gradual progression.
- complicated, non-monogamous relationships.
- Pop culture references and trope acknowledgement.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111877/a-wrath-of-wings
As war spreads across Iskarra, something ancient stirs beneath its fractured lands.
In the wake of fallen kingdoms and burning skies, empires cling to faded glories. Mercenaries chase coin. Mages hunger for lost power. Rulers scheme from crumbling thrones. And dragons, once thought buried by time and myth, have begun to rise again.
The sky is no longer safe. The past is no longer buried. And the world is not prepared.
In a time where no bloodline is sacred and no crown secure, survival will demand more than strength.
It will demand sacrifice.
A WRATH OF WINGS
[The Bloodscale Archive – Book One]
A WRATH OF WINGS is the first entry in The Bloodscale Archive, a sweeping saga of war, magic, betrayal, and the return of powers that were never truly gone.
In a land where ancient forces wake and the skies burn once more, the only way forward may be through the ashes.
What to Expect:
🐉 Character-driven epic fantasy with interwoven POVs
⚔️ Slow-burn tension and escalating stakes
👥 Morally gray protagonists
🗺️ Expansive worldbuilding, layered history
💔 Found families, fractured loyalties
✨ A little humor in the dark
Dragons. Lots of dragons.
New chapters weekly.
What Not to Expect:
🚫 LitRPG, harem, isekai, or VR elements
🚫 Overpowered protagonists steamrolling conflict
🚫 Simple heroes vs villains
🚫 One central POV – this is a wide-lens narrative; some threads converge, others don’t
🚫 A single tone – this is not cozy or grimdark. Expect wonder, horror, heartbreak, and defiance—sometimes in the same scene.
If you like gritty high fantasy, broken people trying to be better (or worse), dragons that talk back, and slow-burn chaos between deadly enemies…
This might be your next obsession.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/112450/godking-keelan
Transported without warning from a mundane, forgotten life on Earth, Keelan awakens alone in a medieval fantasy world brimming with magic, monsters, and intrigue. He is not entirely defenseless; implanted within his mind is ‘Oracle’, a uniquely powerful, undetectable AI granting him abilities bordering on godhood – perfect simulation to predict outcomes, flawless recall, the ability to scan thoughts and analyse stats, skills, and weaknesses of any being, and even manipulate time itself under duress. This power is his secret weapon and his burden.
The story is co written by me and AI as it is played DnD style from a first person perspective, there will probably be some continuity errors here and there just let me know if you find any.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/102918/heir-de-winter
Participant in the Royal Road Writathon Challenge
In a futuristic world where your Abilities determine your status, Drew Li, a seventeen-year-old orphan from the sixth-rate planet of Kraus, makes his living by working at a Star Military Academy dining hall. As a series of events changes his life forever, Drew is given a chance to embark on his path to becoming an Intergalactic Warrior. Follow Drew as he becomes a Legend.
WARNING: This is not heavy LitRPG!
*No Harems, No Sex Scenes, No Pseudo-Harems, No Truck-kun Isekais, No
Isekais!
**Sporadic updates. Be warned!
***I do not own the image.
****Unstable author.
Bear with me here as I’m not a master of English.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/47919/lure-o-war-the-old-realms
Lure O’ War (the saga starts with Hint O’ Magic and ends with Wings O’ Fate) follows the events right after Touch O’ Luck ends.
It is a direct sequel and follows the story of Glen, the thief from Shroudcoast, now impersonating the grandson of the elderly Lord of Altarin and his colorfull companions.
It tells of Lord Storm Nattas struggles, as he tries desperately to prevent the realm from falling into the pits of war, or failing that, make certain he escapes it unscathed.
It will sing of gallant Sir Lucius Alden, ‘Bloody tiger of the South’ and his journey to the distant lands of Fetya, and the faraway ‘true’ North. A journey of hardships, danger, a desperate search for redemption and the road back to his beloved Regia.
It will whisper of a Princess woes and triumphs, in the exotic continent of Eplas.
It will speak of a ‘demi-goddess’ wanting what was promised and Dar Eherdir, the father of all assassins.
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The Old Realms series:
is a long tale split into volumes (Acts) starting with Touch O’ Luck
Touch O’ Luck (Finished)
Hint O’ Magic (Finished)
Lure O’ War (Finished)
Wings O’ Fate (Ongoing)
(Part 1,2,3, Solitude’s End, Desolation)
There will be updates every 3 days.
3 chapters per week.
or 2 chapters minimum at Fridays and Saturdays/Sundays 12:00 UK time after the fifth volume.
I) Chapter releases come twice a week, on weekends (Friday-Sunday). An extra chapter drop on Wednesdays/Thursday. I post around 10am normally, but for the summer when it may be a couple of hours later. So 3 chapters per week unless its a multi-part chapter until volume number WOFIII when releases will be 2 chapters per week.
II) multi-part chapters come usually within 48 hours for continuity (and because they are written as one chapter for the novel’s original form), without being limited from the above schedule.
Cover artwork by @IntheBlackveil
Maps of the Old Realms are available here
Greater Map of the Realms this is a very large image (thrice reduced in size from original, but still it might not load immediately)
The Old Realms - Chapter specific maps
Old Realms Characters (portraits and drawings etc)
All tags are relevant but most chapters are not too extreme. Fair warning dear reader, this is an ‘unfiltered’ story, sometimes sweet, others bitter, touching some heavy subjects or problems, like crime, war, betrayal, pride, politics, revenge etc set in a Epic Fantasy backdrop with shades of Grimdark. In its heart of hearts though, it is an adventure.
The Old Realms saga is only published on RR for free. It is in the author’s plans to publish it on Amazon and other platforms at some point. If you see it offered anywhere else, or someone tries to charge you for it, please report him. It is illegal to sell, or take advantage of intellectual work without the author’s permission.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/109613/guardian-of-the-green-ones
****Time has run out for V, as an outcast goblin she must find her place in the warren or have it decided for her.** Pushed from her malaise, she is drawn to and marked by the divine flame. Her nightmare becomes a source of strength. Wielding this strange gift, V takes her first steps into a dangerous world. Goblin intrigue, cruel human adventurers, ancient dungeons and strange magic await. Can a weak goblin survive on hope and pluck alone, or must it be earned in blood?**
What to expect:
- Goblin MC who must get proactive and competent to survive in a dangerous
world.
Slow, but steady progression-focused high fantasy
LitRPG elements not prominently displayed. System based on D&D 5e.
Dungeon exploration begins at chapter 12, but returns after chapter 48.
-Daily updates.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/109906/potions-and-dreams
We follow the lives of many different people growing up in a world of magic and trying to find themselves.
we find Nina and her brother foxkin’s facing the struggle of a tribe life amoung other beastkin even her friend Teva a catkin is seeking her own way.
In the city a orphan, Arlin grows up hating the church that only tried to love him as he tries to take other orphans wolfkins and raise them as a new family, never knowing why his mother abandoned him.
Then we follow a young boy named Wolf in a new town that only knew peace away from it all and as he feels the world is against him while he seeks magic and adventure, with his sister that is helping the family. Even as his best friend Coby hunts monsters with his father
each slowly grows trying find their way in this world of magic, and as event slowly shift and unfold showing the world is much bigger than they knew and their action no matter how minor they may seem, creates ripples that changes the events to come.
so let us follow the world and the people in it as they try make new dreams of things to come.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/107789/stars-dont-close-your-eyes
Scientific legend: The universe was originally dark. Since the Lord of Nothingness broke his bottle of light, the colorful planets have shone brightly. They work hard to burn themselves, dedicating their light and energy to the darkness. And all the dedication is only for one thing… Humanity has been discovered!
By the end of the 21st century, the great leap of human spaceflight technology, the great development of the moon and Mars, humanity has officially freed itself from the shackles of the earth, and started the pace of crazy spread.
However, the more progress, the more you discover your own insignificance, and the more terrified you become.
Once a great scientific prophet said one thing, alien life must exist, and humans should try to avoid contact with it, because this is not a good thing. But in modern times, whether it was the UFO flying past the solar system or the regular light that was constantly shining at the earth, these phenomena proved that human beings may have been discovered by extraterrestrial life.
Among the modern people who worried about the world, a new anxiety was naturally added.
May the gods of the universe bless mankind!
https://royalroad.com/fiction/108831/true-cultivation
Updates twice daily 1000 word chapters
Hou Zhigong, formally Saviour, learns about spirit arts, magic, blood formations, swordsmanship and all sorts of different powers. He only has one goal, the protect his people. But over and over again he fails, now he vows to learn TRUE CULTIVATION and grow stronger!!!
https://royalroad.com/fiction/113763/ambition-and-the-foreign-girl
It’s a Foreign invasion! Well, at least that’s how our genius 3rd year high school student Akihiro Tani sees it. When a Norwegian exchange student who can’t speak a word of Japanese becomes the first member of his newly founded Languages Club, his carefully crafted plans for his future are upended. Will his expertise in scheming and dastardly deeds be enough to solve this problem? If his club fails, he’ll blow his shot at joining the prestigious Tokyo International University. Worst yet, this Foreign Girl may get in the way of his even more Ambitious dream of becoming Secretary General of the United Nations!
https://royalroad.com/fiction/88361/the-manaless-extra-a-progression-fantasy-story
Synopsis:
Life felt like a perpetual downturn for me.
Born into a struggling family in a cramped, leaky apartment, I turned to education as my escape route, only to have my dreams crushed when I lost a scholarship to a less-deserving but wealthier peer.
After dropping out of college due to financial strains, I managed a karaoke bar, hoping to improve my family’s situation.
Then one night, everything changed.
Walking home, absorbed in my favorite webnovel “A Magician’s Path” - a story set in a world where magic defines your status - I was struck by a car.
But instead of the end, I woke up in the very world of my webnovel, complete with a holographic screen that introduced me as Dominic Eñerforte, a 15-year-old with zero mana but off-the-charts luck and instinct.
Trapped in Sylvestria, a place where magic was everything and I had none, I realized knowing the story was my only advantage. Magic or not, I was determined to get stronger.
I had always believed hard work could change my fate, and this new world wouldn’t be an exception.
Here’s what you expect:
-A System: The System starts off basic, but as the MC gets stronger, it will have updates. Think of it like a computer update.
-Action-Fantasy: The book includes action scenes between humans and beasts.
-Transmigration: The MC dies on Earth and gets transmigrated to Sylvestria.
-Slice of Life: There are times when the characters take a break from all the action and relax.
-Magic: The world is filled with magic.
-Friendship Dynamics: If you see ‘SUS’ moments between Dominic and Arthur, they’re just best friends.
-Portals: Star-shaped portals called “Stargates” randomly appear in Sylvestria, and monsters come out of them.
-Magi-Tech:The world of Sylvestria has magic and technology.
-Fast Progress-The MC is grows fast due to the System.
Upload Schedule:
Depends on my mood.
- Participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
https://royalroad.com/fiction/99787/mistwoven-healer
Over one hundred and twenty-five years have passed since the terrifying Volcora invasions began, pushing humanity to the brink of collapse. These monstrous creatures, born of humanity’s darkest nightmares, emerge from dimensional pockets, wreaking havoc and destruction. In a desperate bid for survival, humanity has clustered into massive, fortified cities — guarded by empowered Sentinel protectors. While these cities stand strong, outlying towns and smaller cities are left vulnerable, paying the price for not being prioritized by the Sentinels.
The Global Defense Force, the governing body responsible for opposing the Volcora threat, knows the grim reality: if the dimensional invasions persist, Earth will fall, city by city. The only hope lies in the Sentinels’ strength to repel this surge of attacks, and whether their mysterious benefactors will provide the required support.
Serena Solace is a high school student living in the city of Shinara, powerless and uncertain about her future. Hoping for her city’s safety is all she can do. But everything changes when she discovers a mysterious familiar in her room, offering her a chance she never expected: the opportunity to become a Sentinel. Now, Serena must decide whether to embrace this destiny and protect her home, or face the perilous unknown.
In “Mistwoven Healer,” Serena’s journey from a powerless teenager to a formidable Sentinel unfolds, bringing hope to humanity’s darkest hour. Will she rise to the challenge and save her city, or will the Volcora succeed in their devastating conquest?
Mistwoven Healer is a Magical Girl inspired LitRPG story with slow-burn progression. It is inspired by Progression Fantasy classics like Magical Girl Gun Slinger, He Who Fights With Monsters, and The Primal Hunter.
New chapters coming out every Tuesday and Saturday!
This incredible cover art was created by Harry Bui; check out his ArtStation to see his other amazing works!
https://royalroad.com/fiction/112158/performer-of-nehaitan
How does it feel like, when you worked so hard in your life just so you can survive against the entities in a cursed world, but came back to square one when you were at your weakest and lost everything?
How does it feel like, when no one understands your morality and associate you with the psychopathic serial killers just because you are a little… different, because, of your roots and culture?
How would you feel like, when you always need a justified reason just to do what you want in a cursed world just so that others don’t associate you with those hateful psychopaths?
How would you feel like, when all you want is to find a way home but… You don’t know from where to start?
You know that you are trapped and every entity will try to kill you after they figured out your true identity, which you always tried to hide, but all it took was a single moment, a single miscalculation, to create a change which cannot be reversed. And the entities, so strong, that if they will figure out the change, you will die without any resistance. They will not hear your pleas, or try to understand your morality, because it’s their duty to destroy the invaders like you, who leaves no traces behind.
If you want to know what it feels like, then why don’t you ask the one who is experiencing it, but doesn’t care about it and trying again from the start, though he hates…
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There are additional tags I want to add:
#No_Harem #No_Kingdom_Building #Regression #Machiavellian_with_subjective_morality
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111387/i-hate-dungeon-school
[Winner in the the Royal Road 2025 April Writathon challenge]
Updates on Monday and Friday at 10am PST for the time being.
Alta Marchesi was once a noblewoman at the top of the world. She had a full scholarship to the prestigious Royal Magical Academy, the university all mages dreamt of attending; she was the heir to her powerful and wealthy family name, and she was beloved and feared in equal measure.
But after a little prank went wrong, she found herself disowned, stripped of her academic dreams, with nothing but a sack of coins and her skills as a budding Sword-Witch to her name. Desperate for some kind of direction, she joins the infamous Dungeon School as a Dungeoneering student to learn the trade of exploring dungeons and keeping them in check.
What follows is a series of humorous and action-packed misadventures with her classmates, who include a perpetually high wood elf mage, a dorky Kobold warrior who loves romance novels, and an eccentric thief who constantly builds wild contraptions in their dorm room.
Will Alta graduate from Dungeon School to make a name for herself as a master of dungeons? Will she even survive the semester? Find out in “I Hate Dungeon School!”
https://royalroad.com/fiction/108745/moonfire-midnight
An exiled princess, a poisoned husband, and a battle for power—Eirian Soliel refuses to be forgotten, but can she turn a cold marriage into a fiery alliance before it’s too late?
First cousin to the King and the darling of the Court of Sorrow, Eirian has spent most of her life indulging all her whims and fantasies under the protection of her royal blood, but when her father’s sudden re-marriage results in a son, she finds herself suddenly shuffled aside.
On top of that, her longtime on-and-off romantic partner suddenly betrays her. Instead of proposing to her, he shows up to her birthday ball, married to a low-ranked Lady without a word of warning.
Eirian’s life is upended, and her stepmother succeeds in exiling her into an arranged marriage with a general who never leaves the distant borderland. Regimented, completely disinterested in the capitol and the Court, and dying from a poison no one can identify, her new husband would rather continue his simple life with his mistress than welcome his new wife, but Eirian refuses to go down without fight.
Determined to make a place for herself if she cannot find one, Eirian finds herself facing an enemy she never expected, and she underestimates her shy, gentle husband.
Will the General fall for his vivacious Princess, or will Eirian be set aside again?
https://royalroad.com/fiction/109654/recurrence-break
Battle-worn and injured, Liera, the 98th Red Priestess of the Illuvium Order chose a distant planet in the galactic frontier for her regular maintenance slumber after 1270 gruesome years of war. The Red Sect’s efforts were instrumental in ending the galactic dark age where billions of souls were lost after the collapse of The Final Empire after seven millennia of relentless expansion.
AUM – the All Unity of Man, an absolutist federation – rose from the embers of that failed empire, striving to unite all colonies and reclaim territories lost in the dark age.
The planet she chose to sleep for 39 years, named Ephistome III, was a planet that AUM reseeded with war refugees under its reclamation plan. But time, ever the revealer, unearthed a new terror twelve years into her deep sleep. A monstrous threat has erupted from Ephistome III’s depths called The Vervid, A relentless parasite that corrupts, warps and repurposes all life that it touches.
In the face of its first major crisis since the new federation’s establishment, AUM has chosen a gruesome solution – In 1 hour and 27 minutes, Ephistome III and its 37 million colonists will be sacrificed to contain the spread.
A Red Sect Sovereign carries the absolute will of God and her God of light does not forgive nor forget the sins of darkness.
Can the Red Priestess save this planet of the damned, if the damned of this world deserve to be saved at all?
“Time is the wisest of all things that are; for it brings everything to
light.”
Extracted from progenitor archives
Attributed to predecessor [Thales of Miletus]
(~11000 years ago)
Regular Schedule: Updated Wednesdays and Saturdays
https://royalroad.com/fiction/90627/everyday-stresses-of-kazuki
Rising from the ashes of Clandestine, an aristocratic merc, social engineer and unrivalled overachiever take on the galaxy’s greatest scum - from criminals, contractors, politicians and everything in between.
Armed with their wits, weapons and a thousand hired guns, they navigate through a twisting web of allegiances, betrayals, conspiracies and plots in the highrise capital of the galaxy.
Whilst a generation has past since the devastation intergalactic crisis, the burns of war remain everlasting. From the burning wreckage of the Ptolemy-1 Station to the ongoing Shadow Wars and whatever void lay ahead, only one thing is certain: The indifferent galaxy will forever burn once more.
[WINNER OF OCT.2024/APR.2025 WRITATHON]
Leave any extended feedback on the comments, but there’s also my discord: grumpyryzaku
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110274/the-bunny-kid-who-wants-to-become-the-strongest
“I want to be the strongest!” That’s the only wish of the bunny boy Eleo. But how to become the strongest… he has no idea!!
So he just tries!
He challenges bad guys, gets stomachaches from eating too many carrots, and gets involved in stupid adventures!
There is no such word as “plan” in his dictionary!
But he has a heart that is too straightforward for a bunny!
Eleo creates hilarious and crazy chaos!!
To our readers:
✔ Super slapstick! Super high tension!
✔ The main character is so stupid that you can’t keep up with the comments!
✔ But his mysterious charm makes you want to cheer him on before you know it!
The story of a stupid and cool rabbit is now born!!
https://royalroad.com/fiction/108440/solborn-the-eternal-kaiser
Kaiser Dios despised the average.
To him, mediocrity was a sin, and the world was a graveyard of wasted potential. He didn’t just rise above it—he crushed it beneath his boots, leaving a trail of shattered kingdoms and broken champions in his wake. His ambition was a wildfire, consuming everything in its path, and his strength became the stuff of nightmares. Men whispered his name in fear, and even the stars seemed to dim whenever he took breath.
But there was one who dared to stand in his shadow. One who met his gaze without flinching: Sabel Stoorm. Once his brother in arms, his mirror in ambition, now his eternal rival. Sabel, whose smile was a dagger sheathed in silk, whose words coiled like serpents, dripping venom into the hearts of those who trusted him. It was he who plunged a rusted blade into Kaiser’s heart, not out of necessity, but out of spite, leaving him to rot in a world that had no use for corpses.
Yet, Kaiser Dios does not die.
Kaiser awoke in a world far greater, far more dangerous than the one he left behind. Here, the skies are alive, teeming with things that should have never touched the clouds, the earth itself hungers for the dead and the sea drowns itself in the bodies of its victims.
Godlike beings walk among mortals, their ambitions burning with an intensity that bends fate itself. They do not rule with wisdom but with appetite, carving their desires into the bones of the world.
They will forge their strongest blades. They will command their legions. They will send their champions. None shall return.
They will raise their armies. They will summon their horrors. They will cast him down a thousand times. And a thousand times, he will rise.
Expect: Daily Updates, Strong to Strongest, Guild-Building & Leadership, Dark Fantasy & Epic Battles, Moral Dilemmas & Consequences, Divine Beings and Villains That Slap
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111655/the-akp-diaries
Long ago, five great nations waged war against each other, ravaging the lands in what would be remembered as the Quint War. Amongst the biggest victims was an island dear to me - Lavia.
After being conquered and cast aside by its colonizers during the war, Lavia descended into chaos. Grotesque demons suddenly appeared, running wild in the north while a corrupt megacorporation siezed the south, ruling it with an iron fist. In a desperate bid to reclaim their nation, the Lavians created an elite, biologically engineered force that harnesses the demons’ own traits against them. Nick Altair, a young Lavian driven by ambition has always dreamed of joining this force, but his dreams get turned upside-down after a chance meeting with Elena Lune, a mysterious florist hiding much more than she leads on.
The AKP Diaries tells the tale of how these two Lavians dictated the end of the Quint War, written and narrated by yours truly. Should you take any issues with the story, do not shoot the messenger.
Shoot the bastards who started it all.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110642/iron-and-ice
Grief is quieter than war, but it cuts deeper. Lyra knows this - she’s been living with both.
Branded a traitor and shadowed by the weight of a crown that never should’ve fallen, she drifts from one city to the next with only a blade at her side, silence for company and nothing more than a vague riddle.
The one who fled is stained with black magic. He knows the way to the bloodied halls, and he remembers his own. Find him in the shadow of the low lantern.
Korie has been hiding for ten years. While the world wrote its story without him, he disappeared into silence, determined to remain hidden. Too bad Lyra is about to thrust him back towards a life he’s determined to leave buried.
With Korie at her back - steady, scarred and weird - Lyra is pulled into a mystery tangled with gods, ghosts, and the kind of truth that doesn’t stay buried.
Participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
https://royalroad.com/fiction/96070/golem-master
[WARNING] - Book 1 is slated for Amazon publication on 8 Jan 2025. Book 2 releasing now!
Do you remember the first time you discovered Pokemon? When you sat in the movie theater, watched Pacific Rim for the first time and asked… what if? Then may I invite you on your next adventure. For out of the ashes, golems will rise!
It has been thirteen years since the demonic attack. The very fabric of human knowledge and understanding was completely changed that day. The world which Pepper now finds himself in is one still being rebuilt in the aftermath.
Society and culture were on the verge of falling into pure chaos. Survivors were in need of a new hope. Amidst the ashes rose the very thing people needed in those desperate times. A small collection of intuitive creators developed what would become the latest in worldwide entertainment.
The Golem League network was created in the blink of an eye. Millions of worldwide viewers surged online. All eagerly watching the magically infused golem’s clash in the arena. Every aspect of society now sees and utilizes the abilities of golems.
For Pepper, it is the only thing he has sought after. The only dream he has known. The only quest he has chosen to accept. Follow along on his journey as he tries to become a Golem Master.
So what are some of the elements you can come to expect in this epic adventure?
Pokemon Arena Battles
Crafting
High School Setting to Start With
Slice of Life
Demonic Threat Looming Around the “Rift Gates”
Historical Lore Regarding the “Rift Wars”
More Easter Eggs and full throttle cast of LitRPG community members than I can count.
Post-Apocalypse (In the rebuilding stage)
Rated T for Teen!!! (That’s right, somehow I pulled it off.)
Young Love (Again, rated T for Teen…. not T for Trouble.)
Currently looking at 4 books in the series, (Maybe more)
https://royalroad.com/fiction/106386/the-original-beefcake
This is Marcus’ story, how he grows into an adult and learns about himself and the ways of the world. With only 15 years Marcus chooses to become a class holder, a power given by strange alien monoliths that have come to Earth without explanation. But this is not a game, this is real and nothing comes without a cost and nothing can be gained without effort. The world is changing, portals are opening and humanity tries to adapt to a universe that is very different from what we imagined. Between monsters, super powered criminals and alien races Marcus has his hands full, but then there are also girls. Because life is not complicated enough, yet.
This is a story for adults and those who are on the way to become adults. It is about all parts of life; friendship, love, pain, loss, trauma, hard work, adventure, happiness, sadness and much more.
This is a slow moving story, do not expect Marcus to dominate gods after 15 chapters. The way to the top is long and can not be walked alone.
*** The cover is AI art and only a placeholder. Proper art is coming later. ***
https://royalroad.com/fiction/107587/neither-villains-nor-monsters-only-dungeon-masters
In the mysterious world of Fiendfell, there exist entities known as Dungeon Cores. These cores act as administrators of enigmatic dungeons, gaining sentience through a lengthy process of harvesting a power source known as G.P. However, not all Dungeon Cores follow this path.
The Dungeon Core of the Voidborne Catacomb—the most perilous dungeon in the world—is one such anomaly. It gained sentience the instant it inherited the memories of a man from a place of eternal damnation, a realm he could only call “Hell.”
Reborn as a Dungeon Core, our protagonist embarks on a mission to acquire ‘authorities’—a goal it is prepared to achieve by any means necessary.
Progression Fantasy: Starts as a Dungeon Building story, but don’t expect it to stay that way.
Romance: It will be present but never the main focus.
Evil Protagonist(s): Their ultimate goal is to free an “evil” god, so expect at least some genocide and occasional human sacrifice. There will be moments when they seem like the good guys—genuinely kind, even—but make no mistake, they are ultimately evil.
Oh, and I’ve got a Discord server now: https://discord.gg/kMQaQhF5. Come hang out and save me from the loneliness of that empty void.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111908/armageddon-convenience-store
The Japanese convenience store, or Conbini, is the pinnacle of innovation in the modern world. With over 50,000 locations in Japan alone, customers can purchase not only snacks and drinks, but they provide freshly made lunchboxes as well as hot food, accept payment for household bills, sell tickets to attractions and major events, help customers order online goods, and even ship and receive packages. Conbinis provide sustenance and security to millions of people, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
But what would happen in a time of dire crisis? This is the story of one humble Conbini, unremarkable amongst thousands of other stores, but destined to become a beacon of light and hope to a world plunged into darkness and despair. It is the tale of humanity’s last stand, as told by the hapless loser stuck working the night shift.
[Winner in the April 2025 Writathon]
https://royalroad.com/fiction/110993/hidden-systems
Voyager comes from a place and time beyond the physical realm. They gain consciousness in a white void and must choose among three figures. Their first choice is made, and they awaken as someone new, a man named Jarod in the town of Cleftshire. He is dropped into the middle of his new life where messages from some hidden system appear before him. These messages show how lucky he is in meaningful actions in his life, and also show him just how perilous his new form is. When he suddenly finds himself dragged into an attack on his home village, he must learn what these messages mean so he can survive and save his friends.
As he is faced with trial after trial, his skills and power grows alongside his knowledge of his mysterious ability. But there is more to understand about this system than can be uncovered in one lifetime, particularly one as dangerous as his.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/104523/ceaseless-horizons-a-litrpg-progression-fantasy
Lev went to sleep, sure of another boring day.
His soul decided that it had had enough.
Sure this new world had monsters, but Lev could learn to fight those. In this world of wonders, he decided greatness was no longer optional.
What to expect:
Numbers go up.
Low stakes and struggles at first. Problems will become massive quickly.
Long story.
Maybe Romance
No Harem.
Read 40 advanced chapters on patreon.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111014/key-to-the-apocalypse-forged-in-shadows
(Book Two of the Apocalypse Key Saga, I will be starting Book 3 soon. Book one will be pulled off of Royal Road as of April 31st It will be published on Amazon with an audiobook as well, the second book will be going out for editing in May and should have an audiobook version by June.)
Joshua’s journey turns inward as he returns to his home world. Determined to grow stronger, Joshua Joins a Muay Thai Gym, intent on mastering combat and survival skills essential for his eventual return to the alternate World—each step bringing him closer to confronting the overwhelming dangers that await.
Meanwhile, Anna faces trials of her own. Left behind in the chaos following Joshua’s sudden departure, she struggles to survive amid the relentless Tides of Undead horrors and the sinister power of the gangs that control New York. Forced to forge perilous alliances and navigate treacherous betrayals, Anna must survive at all costs—or fall victim to hidden agendas that could utterly destroy her.
As both Joshua and Anna fight their separate battles, fate inexorably draws their paths back together.
Please follow this link to Book: 1 https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/109329/key-to-the-apocalypse
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111090/roots-of-desire
Participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge!
Synopsis:
Roots of Desire is a dark fantasy romance that weaves passion, mystery, and magic into an enthralling tale of forbidden power. When Iveyna Duskvale, a blacksmith’s daughter with a hidden lineage, trespasses into an ancient forest, she awakens the wrath and desire of Woodward “Oaken” Oakenheart, a druid bound to the land. As their fates entwine, they must confront the dark forces lurking in the shadows, threatening to consume them both.
Extended Synopsis:
Roots of Desire is a dark fantasy romance that entwines passion, mystery, and magic into a tale of forbidden power, dangerous longing, and the pull of fate.
Iveyna Duskvale has spent her life in a village choked by soot and expectation, a blacksmith’s daughter bound to the cycle of industry and survival. But within her heart stirs an unspoken yearning; one that calls her beyond the limits of her world, into the depths of the ancient forest that looms at the village’s edge. When she dares to trespass where no human should, she stumbles upon a hidden grove, a sacred place untouched by time. And there, beneath the towering oaks, she meets Woodward Oakenheart.
A guardian of the wilds, a druid bound to the pulse of the earth itself, Woodward has spent lifetimes protecting the balance of nature from those who would exploit it. To him, humans are takers; disruptors of the harmony he has sworn to uphold. But Iveyna is different. From the moment she enters his domain, he senses something within her that defies explanation. She is not merely another trespasser; she is something more, something that stirs an ancient knowing deep in his core.
What begins as a warning; a demand that she leave and never return; soon unravels into something far more perilous. As forces unseen tighten their grip on the land, shadows whisper of forgotten truths, and a kingdom ruled by greed and cruelty hunts for power long buried. Iveyna’s existence is no accident, and Woodward’s duty may no longer be to protect the forest from her, but to protect her from what lies beyond it.
Bound by an undeniable pull, yet divided by the worlds they come from, Woodward and Iveyna find themselves drawn into a dangerous game of fate and desire. The past is awakening, the forest is stirring, and the hunger between them may be their undoing; or the key to a future neither dared to dream.
But power is never without consequence. And the deeper they fall, the more the world around them begins to change.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/111273/splintered-bastion
A technician wakes up out of cold sleep aboard an unknown ship. He was woken up because there’s a critical problem, the navigational systems and core memory are breaking down.
Unfortunately, the technician also finds his own memory struggling to come back as he comes out of hibernation.In a blind leading the blind moment, he has to figure out how to save the ship and himself.
A new chapter will be dropped every Friday at 7PM EST!
https://royalroad.com/fiction/103628/successor-of-kukulkan-a-mythological-litrpg-apocalypse
Ripped away from his son and forced to fight against the world itself, TJ has no love for this new Divine System, but if he needs to fight to get back to his family, then he’ll embrace the monster within to see him again.
The last couple of years have been rough, and after a string of unfortunate deaths in the family, TJ Harris has been left alone in the world, except for his son. When this Divine System rips Junior away from him and demands that he fight to reunite with his family, TJ is left with no other choice but to dive headfirst into a merciless battle against nature itself and his fellow Participants.
Each person is offered the Quest to gain one of four Classes, and TJ is inexplicably drawn to one of them. As a descendant of Kukulkan, the Mayan feathered serpent god, he’s assured that this Class suits him… but will it give him the strength necessary to survive a world gone mad? Only one thing is certain: he’ll fight, he’ll bleed, and he’ll burn everything to the ground if it means finding his son again.
What to expect:
➜Moderately slow progression.
➜Gritty fights.
➜Single main POV with developed cast
➜A System entirely based off of mythologies from around the world, though it will take time for that to be made as apparent to the MC.
➜UPLOADS: EVERY DAY EXCEPT MONDAY
➜An MC who grows to understand this new world.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/98249/new-game-plus-i-crave-challenges
Immersive stories; vast landscapes inviting daring explorers; unbelievable immersion – when the VRMMORPG Fate of Crunaboul appeared, it swept the world.
Liam Varsmith was the game’s uncrowned king, winning five championships in a row.
Even in the real world he had everything. Wealth, looks, an athletic body; perfection.
But Liam… found it all incredibly boring.
But with a twist of fate Liam’s life changed drastically when the game’s mysterious AI invited him to join New Game Plus on [Hell] difficulty.
Thrust in a new world, homeless and with a sick little sister, Liam was met with unforeseen challenges.
Fortunately, Fate of Crunaboul existed in this world as well.
Brimming with confidence Liam wasn’t interested in replicating his old life, but in finding friends and braving thrilling challenges.
Dear readers, please follow this novel if you are interest in a fun and challenging gaming world! <3
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https://royalroad.com/fiction/112346/warsong-conquest-litrpg-wartime-strategy-and-battlefield
What you can expect:
Tactical warfare
Strategic military campaign
Strong and intelligent male lead
Reasonable, logical, and competent characters
Army and base building
No harem
No romance
The Warsong Saga:
Darian Vale, an immortal Warmaster from Myrmidos, wields the War Frame—a
LitRPG mindset that turns battles into stats and strategies. Bound to the
War Sages, he roams the world on Campaigns, carrying only a plain sword
and his spirit warhorse, Bright Spear. With Warsong linking troops and
Warsight revealing tactics, Darian shapes history, never questioning his
masters. From empires to fortresses, this saga follows his endless quest
to master war and forge legends, one Campaign at a time.
The Veyltharion Campaign:
In a land ruled by fear, a single warrior carries the spark of rebellion. Darian Vale, a rare and powerful Warmaster trained in the secretive fortress of Myrmidos, arrives in the Veyltharion Empire with a mission: overthrow the tyrannical Empress Malevora Ironheart, who seized power through treachery and murder.
Armed with his unique War Frame mindset—a mental system that allows him to analyze battlefields and enhance his troops through magical connections—Darian seeks out Bran Copperfield, a humble blacksmith hiding a royal secret. As the last surviving relative of the true Ironheart line, Bran reluctantly embraces his heritage to become the figurehead of a desperate rebellion.
Together, they transform farmers into soldiers, outlaws into heroes, and scattered resistance into a unified army. As their forces grow from a village militia to a revolutionary movement, Darian must master his Warmaster abilities while Bran confronts his royal destiny. Their campaign will challenge not just Malevora’s military might, but the very foundations of power in a realm where magic and strategy determine the fate of nations.
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https://royalroad.com/fiction/111416/afterlife-20-litrpg-in-hell
Tired of the old afterlife? Bored of eternal torment, fire, and brimstone? Well, you’re not alone—apparently, the gods are, too. To shake things up, they’ve scrapped the standard “endless agony for all” and replaced it with something… different. Welcome to Eternia: a brutal, glitch-riddled wilderness where new souls are dumped with little hope of survival. Make it here, or end up back in the classic hell as a consolation prize.
Enter Ellie, who dies just in time to beta-test the gods’ twisted new system. Freshly arrived and utterly unprepared, she’s tossed into a world where everything seems out to kill her—or just glitch out before she can figure out what it’s supposed to do. Ellie quickly realizes that her “next life” is more of a do-or-die nightmare than any kind of second chance. Or at least it would be, if she weren’t a closeted fan of the genre she’s been thrown into.
Armed with nothing but her wits and a reluctant sense of humour, Ellie must navigate the hostile landscape, outwit overly aggressive wildlife, and maybe, just maybe, survive long enough to find some purpose in this cosmic mess. But in a world designed for divine entertainment—and where the rules are still being written—anything could and probably will happen.
Will she conquer the wilds of Eternia, or will she learn that the only thing worse than hell is the constant struggle to escape it? Join Ellie as she stumbles, fights, and glitches her way through eternity’s most chaotic afterlife.
What to expect:
Non-Human Protagonist
Weak to Strong MC with very fast progression early on
Possible Romance, most characters are at least a little bisexual. No Reverse Harem
Magic system exploration (What even is Mana?)
Crafting Focused Main Character
Sociopathic Main Character who still craves connections with people.
No insanely long fight scenes that drag out to the point of boredom
Inspired by works like Primal Hunter, Azarinth Healer, and A Budding Scientist In A Fantasy World
https://royalroad.com/fiction/113290/the-songs-of-strife
A man’s name is important and Salip Pulaco has more than
one. He’s been called a pirate, a savage, a fool, and sometimes a hero,
but a changed man? Now, that one is still up for debate…
Feared by his enemies and loved by his people, Pulaco must find away to
protect not only his family, but also his own chiefdom as his enemies
descend towards him— enemies that range from an ambitious rival
datu, a fleet of Conquistadores with enough fire power
to burn down his village, an arrogant and spiteful princeling, an
undeserving Regent, and many more. While his allies include a mysterious
headhunter, a hot-head brother-in-law and a mixed-bag of warriors.
This is a story of one’s Identity, one’s Legacy, one’s hunger for Glory,
one’s longing for Peace and one’s dream to live Free.
A fantastical retelling of a Filipino classic with a dash of magic and a
whole lot of blood set in Pre-Colonial Philippines.
[Under Editing] currently on 2.5 draft. This work of fiction is actually
my first long form story. Enjoy!
“Antonio Pigafetta, a Florentine navigator who went with Magellan on the first voyage around the world, wrote, upon his passage […], a strictly accurate account that nonetheless resembles a venture into fantasy.”-Gabriel García Márquez
https://royalroad.com/fiction/112111/to-get-her-together
She was just her parents’ trusted friend. But to Lin Xian, she was the love of her life.
On her 8th birthday, Lin Xian declared she’d marry Aunt Xiao one day. Everyone laughed—except Xiao Wanqing, who replied with a gentle, “We’ll see.” That was the moment Lin Xian’s heart began to bloom.
Years later, fate brings them together again—not as strangers, but as housemates. Lin Xian is now a university student, entrusted by her parents into the care of their close family friend, Xiao Wanqing. No blood ties. Just shared walls, quiet dinners, fevered nights, and heartbeats too loud to ignore.
As seasons pass, what started as youthful admiration turns into a deep, aching love. But their bond is forbidden—not by law, but by fear. Fear of age gaps, fear of judgment, fear of destroying what little happiness they’ve found.
Xiao Wanqing tries to resist, but Lin Xian loves boldly. Passionately. Unconditionally. She woos her gently, slowly, and when her heart is finally answered… the world crashes down.
Parents discover. Society condemns. Love turns to exile. Separated by force, crushed by guilt, and pushed to the brink, they must ask:
Is love still worth fighting for when the whole world says no?
A tender, emotionally-charged love story about longing, courage, and two souls destined to find each other—again and again.
*Also available on Wattpad
https://royalroad.com/fiction/115571/the-change-in-life-ystir
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Where magic and technology coexist, a once-prosperous kingdom now faces dark times Due to the death of the king and with a new king who simply does not care about anyone but his well-being. The paladins, guardians of peace, have fallen into disgrace, Well, they lost their rank because they did not follow the orders of this new king and they will not be able to do anything to save their kingdom from threat of an otherworldly being called Zthur. Among them, a young man called Louis, from a distant kingdom, with a past marked by internal struggles and secrets, seeks redemption as he navigates his emotions and duty.
The story follows a diverse group of characters, each with unique abilities and personal conflicts, as they face dangerous missions, magical mysteries, and a world that seems to be falling apart. On their journey, they confront their own fears and prejudices, forging unexpected bonds and challenging the limits of what it means to be a hero.
What you’ll find in this story:
Many kingdoms with diverse races, magic, technology, beings from other worlds, romance, no harem, a rich story with lively characters, extensive lore, skill progression, growth, and much more.
Discover all that The Change In Life has to offer!
New cover every month
The story is being published on royalroad, inkspired, tapas, Wattpad and webnovel.
© 2023-2025 Aarón René Porras Gutiérrez as RSKLEO. All rights reserved. This work is protected by copyright and other applicable laws. Reproduction, distribution or exhibition of this work in whole or in part is prohibited.
This version in English was Reviewed by me so there are not many errors but if you find one, please comment.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/100898/silent-yearnings-hidden-amongst-lotuses
Yang Changtian never thought that he’d lose a constant in his life, his long-time friend Hei Jingyou is attacked by some unknown assailants and disappears along with her master. The only indicator left of the struggle is a mysterious and enigmatic tiger token. 20 years later, while everyone is moving on. Yang Changtian still feels deep in his heart that she’s still in this world.
But unbeknownst to him, Hei Jingyou is always by his side, hidden in the shadows, helping him just as she did before. But why is she hiding?
With Yang Changtian, let’s embark on a journey to unravel the truth about the mysterious organisation that attacked Hei Jingyou. And let us also witness a story of ultimate devotion and love.
https://royalroad.com/fiction/105716/the-cosmos-conqueror
In a world where technology collides with mythology, reckless yet brilliant game developer Kavin creates Cosmic Conqueror—a revolutionary VR game where players traverse nine celestial kingdoms, claim their rulers’ sacred gems, and ascend as the Cosmos’ ultimate sovereign.
But when innovation hits a wall, inspiration strikes from an unexpected source—Dr. Azhini, a Siddha doctor presenting on suspended animation and metempsychosis. Merging ancient wisdom with cutting-edge tech, Kavin builds a portal that directly transfers consciousness into the game. To prove its power, he tests it on himself—and vanishes.
Days later, Azhini stumbles upon the portal and is pulled into a surreal, blue-hued world. A cryptic man in white welcomes her, setting her on a high-stakes journey through the nine kingdoms—each ruled by a powerful, enigmatic king with his own secrets and challenges.
As war brews, alliances shift, and forbidden romance stirs, Azhini must navigate a world that feels increasingly real. But why does the man in white shadow her every move? What fate awaits Kavin, lost in this virtual cosmos? And when the final choice comes—will she conquer the game, or will the game conquer her?
*A story of science, fate, and the thin line between reality
and illusion.*
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https://royalroad.com/fiction/114008/lenfant-de-la-lune-i-french
Dans un monde déchiré par les guerres de clans et les secrets ancestraux, Tsukinoko, une jeune orpheline à l’identité effacée, se réveille seule au cœur d’un village en ruines. Dotée de pouvoirs mystérieux et poursuivie par un passé qu’elle ne comprend pas, elle devra survivre, découvrir la vérité sur sa famille, et affronter un destin lié à une ancienne prophétie.
Son nom signifie “l’enfant de la Lune”, mais si elle était bien plus que cela ?
Merci M. Kishimoto
https://royalroad.com/fiction/112533/op-character-ancient-being-predecessor-of-the
Being mistaken for an Ancient Predecessor usually resulted in heavenly benefits. Not for James Anderson.
After being thrown into an isolated training realm, he was quick to figure out that there was no tutorial. No guidance. No ancient being to fully unlock his system. For eons he remained stuck by himself. Only system notifications and rewards appearing out of thin air kept him from going insane.
But even that eventually stopped working.
Standing at the precipice of the Isolated Realm. He closed his eyes and jumped.
A tear in reality opened under his feet, unbeknownst to him. Dumping him into a cultivation world gone awry. Demons and evil cultivators now dominate the world. Righteous sects and clans hole up in caves and array defended mountain peaks.
Why they hide? Well, let’s just say James had something to do with it.
Follow James Anderson, or is it Yin Hu, as he is dragged into petty squabbles and the lives of the last remaining Hu Family members; Hu Shui and Hu Jun.
Will he achieve his ultimate dream? Would there finally be his dream lady to pamper him after eons of struggling? Or maybe he should begin a harem chasing adventure?
Follow James (Yin Hu) as he navigates the world with the belief he isn’t that strong.
Schedule -
20k words by 04/14/25
4/5 chapters weekly until end of RS Main run to Number 1!
https://royalroad.com/fiction/78116/candado-the-blue-beret
Follow the story of Candado Barret, a twelve-year-old boy with the mindset of a forty-year-old, cold, serious, and sarcastic. Now, he must endure a cold war between the two most powerful entities on the planet, Guilds and Circuits. And the arrival of a new face, Hammya Saillim, who will live in his house. How and when will Barret end up throwing her out the window?
