uncannyvin | contemporary | Complete
When a sketch artist gets interested in comic creation, she's met with speed bumps and second guesses. A short story about creativity and getting help with it.
0.47 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 10:24
White Whiskers | mystery | Complete
After her return from St.Petersburg, the daughter of a small church priest keeps eerily silent. The priest goes down to his personal hell of loneliness and remorse in the desperate search for an answer. A chilling Russian gothic from Leonid Andreyev (1905), the master of psychological drama and suspense. The translation is mine. The original book is in the public domain.
2.45 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 10:39
"The Antithetical" is a gripping tale of fantasy, horror, and adventure that transports readers to a world where gods and mortals coexist in a tenuous balance. However, when the kingdom of Allano is thrown into chaos and despair, its citizens are driven to madness and the protagonist, an undying being trapped in a place reserved for the broken and wretched, finds a glimmer of hope. Determined to uncover the truth behind the curse plaguing the kingdom, the protagonist embarks on a journey of self-discovery and redemption. As the protagonist delves deeper into the mystery, they encounter incredible obstacles and unearth secrets that challenge their beliefs and push the boundaries of their imagination. Through this journey, the protagonist grapples with themes of identity, morality, and fate, and comes face-to-face with their own limitations. The outcome of their journey is uncertain, but one thing is for certain: they will never be the same person again._____________________________________"The Antithetical" is my first (short) novel. It springs from my love of fantasy, philosophy, Lovecraft and From Software. I hope you enjoy it, and if so, please leave constructive feedback. Please remember that, as I said, The Antithetical is/was my first novel.As Brandon Sanderson said, "If you are a new writer, your job is to turn yourself into a person who can write great novels, NOT write a great novel."I'm not "satisfied" by any means, but I will apply what I've learned to my next novel.
11.16 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 10:40
A soft song, spun on the wind, torments an isolated town.A family of witches sailing across the sea, attempt a new route through uncharted waters, when the storms of fate see fit to alter their destination.What secrets haunt this silent corner of the world where no music is allowed? Are they best left as whispers in the wind? A mostly family friendly fantasy adventure mystery, sure to give you duckbumps. Sword fighting is family friendly right? TL;DR Hounds of Baskerville meets the Famous Five, but with dragons. This is written for the Royal Road Community Magazine competition.
52.07 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 10:43
palendrome_girl | romance | Complete
Xie Yi-jun; the King of Hei'an City, is a statue. Of course, he wasn't ALWAYS this way! And the curse itself, cast by the snake demon; Su Lan, can indeed be broken! This is good news... bad news? The only one who can break the spell is the King's soulmate; Jin Songcai. Who as it happens, is dead. Fast-forward about 700 years, and the forest where Xie Yi-jun was first turned to stone has become a bustling city. The old man on the corner tells the legend; that only The Stone King's true love can awaken him.Children, travelers, everyone goes to try it out, laughing at the old man's tale- Wen Reian, a young apprentice visiting the city has all eyes on him suddenly, as it seems The Stone King has been finally released!Could Reian be the reincarnation of the King's first love; the infamous Jin Songcai? Unfortunately, whether they want to know or not, the questions still remain; is Xie Yi-jun only destined for failure at the hands of his ancient enemy? Will Wen Reian ever realize the scope of his natural power?!And are they truly soulmates, or is there something else going on that could threaten to tear them apart forever? Book #1 of the After The Long Night series
89.90 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 10:59
FancyOtter-98 | one_shot | Complete
The sun's gone out in the solar system, but who's to blame? A short Story inspired by Douglas Adams
0.32 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 11:10
FAHyatt | adventure | Complete
William Drake, a modern day Illinois blacksmith, is no stranger to unusual orders, but the latest one is odder than most. He has been commissioned to create a sword of bizarre specifications, and the sword isn't the only thing that's strange. His customer, Markham, is definitely not a local, and balks at the bill. The sword is stolen by Markham, and William storms after him, finally retrieving the blade at the top of a rented Scottish tower. During the confrontation, William is transported, artifact in hand, to an alternate world called Wayland.Sly bartering demons, the Aos Si, wish to claim Wayland, as does a rival duke and his mage, Veddick. Meanwhile, a banished dieity, Credine, is seeking return to Wayland by using William as his unwilling avatar. Caught in a web between the three competing powers, William must unravel the mystery of the sword he has forged, stave off the encroaching god Credine and save the residents of Wayland from the god, the usurpation of the rival duke, and the Ao Si.
52.13 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 11:26
Millie is a 17 years old girl, she attended Peri high, an Unordinary school in an Unordinary world. Where almost everyone is born with a quirk and a rank, but not everyone, 0.004% of the population are cripples, a non magic folk, kinda like muggle in Harry Potter. Peri High is a popular school known for their powerful students and...where high tiers look down on low tiers, thinking they're better with a higher level and more important (It's actually really normal in this city) Millie kept herself on low profile, lying about her quirk and rank, she pretended to be a cripple, wanting to make real friends who doesn't care about her rank and quirk. While hiding a dark secret, trying to hide and forget her past, she stayed hidden. A new kind of Unordinary.
30.22 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 11:31
Mankind's final hope for survival is with a recently self-aware machine, the old and weakened luck gods, and three young augmented teens that they have recruited, but they won't get very far if Chaos has anything to say about it.
77.12 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 12:24
On April 4th, in the year 2022, ten thousand people vanished from their homes on Earth, and found themselves in a strange place. It wasn't long until they found their reason for being summoned. This new world, Menora, was overrun with monsters. The people of this world couldn't do anything about it, and they needed help. In order to get back home, one person must reach a million points. You earn points by killing monsters. If you die, you lose half your points. Simple enough. But when other humans are involved, things can get a little messy. With a choice between Tek and Magik, a grand adventure awaits. And for the best of them all, a grand wish. Jerik Barr, a sniper with a preference for Tek, takes on this grand quest. Establishing himself quickly when he kills a tyrant, he soon finds himself with the weight of destiny on his shoulder. He is the best chance the world has to survive this monster apocalypse. But to win, he must build an army and kill the King of Monsters, Kan-Menora. Read Mech & Magic to discover the worst and best of humanity, and what it truly means to wear the expectations of others. A thrilling tale of loyalty, challenge, and courage during wartime awaits! This story is also available on ScribbleHub and Reddit.
49.05 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 12:32
SooperDude24 | tragedy | Complete
An alien seeks guidance to understand the actions of his human subordinate.
1.96 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 18:46
techbear1980 | fantasy | Complete
Fred is an Earth Spirit of the Mountain, charged with building an underground domain to host all manner of marvelous creatures. That is, if his soul can handle it.
96.36 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 13:17
Orb of Night | horror | Complete
A Cold and Cruel world besiege the dammed as everything dies off. A Collection of Grimdark & Horror Stories.
1.52 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 14:33
HexagonCube | mystery | Complete
"Even in a modernized world, we can never live a life of perfection." In the year 3020, humans and robots live on the same planet. There are flying cars, talking robots, futuristic weapons, and more. With such advanced technology, life seems perfect. That is until a new Master takes over and the world becomes a complete chaos. NOTE: In this story, Kizuna Ai is created by the Master, not the original creators. I DO NOT OWN KIZUNA AI, SHE IS CREATED AND OWNED BY EN MORIKURA, TOMITAKE & TDA. WARNING: RATED NC-17 FOR EXPLICIT LANGUAGES AND SOME UNCOMFORTABLE SCENES
29.18 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 14:43
Pao275 | psychological | Complete
'Tis be a part of mine desmesne, I dedicate it to communicating with a Youngling most uncertain 'bout everything, It shall be a way to reassure her that what she considers mistakes aren't, that her jokes truly are funny, and most importantly, that she is loved. I wish to see her grow happy, and not be culled in her youth age like many before her, I desire to watch this flower bloom, and there is naught I would not do for this.
2.04 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 14:48
The Thaumaturge | contemporary | Complete
The fourth entry inThe Thaumaturge series. Jackie, a 17 year-old girl in Nevada, 2023, finds that she suddenly develops pyrokinesis. Kineses are potent superpowers that an extremely small amount of people around the world have developed. Her friend, Paul, who she meets in a government protection program to protect these few superpowered individuals, has a rare kinesis; dimensiokinesis, the ability to open gateways between dimensions. This draws the attention of Phineas, the owner of an extremely rich weapons company, who also secretly harbors a kinesis. This story follows the duo as Phineas attempts to kidnap Paul and utilize his powers for his own mysterious purposes. None of this goes unnoticed by Leviticus. The return of The Thaumaturge is imminent.
4.96 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 15:36
Zena who woke up one day with no memory of her past. She found herself in the care of an extraordinary family who loved and supported her unconditionally. Despite her lack of memories, Zena possessed an insatiable curiosity and a passion for helping others, which eventually led her to pursue a career in medicine. During her time in medical school, Zena's life took an unexpected turn when she encountered a monstrous creature from a distant planet. This otherworldly being sought to harm her, but just as all hope seemed lost, a divine angel descended from the heavens and swiftly intervened. The angel, recognizing Zena's unique potential, guided her towards a greater purpose. Zena soon discovered that the attack was not an isolated incident, but rather a sign of a much larger conflict unfolding in the vast expanse of space. Angels and formidable creatures from other realms engaged in an epic war, battling for dominance and the fate of multiple worlds. Moved by the angel's guidance and inspired by her newfound purpose, Zena joined the celestial forces in their struggle against the malevolent monsters.
18.69 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 16:22
ElasticDotLine | comedy | Complete
A dragon prince turned human must come to terms with rewriting events he has never faced before. How does it feel to get beaten up by the gods? Novus argues that the feeling is terrible, especially when the gods send him to another world, in human form. Despite starting in the worst fighting shape possible, Novus gradually resolves himself of one thing: He'll revenge kick some divine ass. So anybody, especially that damned Hidden Shadow organization, better get out of his way; After a couple of tears and a failed spell. But wait, I can revive? And why does that person seem so familiar? And why can't this system answer any of my damn questions!? This story is currently only available on Royal Road & Scribblehub. Any other sites that provide the story are not allowed to, and should not, have my story available for reading.
88.16 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 16:53
SahakiSen | contemporary | Complete
Sylas is a hopeless romantic to a near insane extent. Actavio is a cold hearted, apathetic asshole.So what happens when the delinquent falls in love with the country's most prolific and revered mafia boss?
20.17 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 16:54
DrpyCatty | contemporary | Complete
Down on his luck, Louie Sen found a job offer after visiting his friend at the local cafe. Desperate to make ends meet, he takes this strange opportunity, and comes out a new man. [Commissioned Work]
1.51 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 16:55
