Friends and Rivals Alike

Fox Bluereaver | comedy | Complete

Misty is a Gym Leader, Serena is a Performer-Coordinator. Misty is a tomboy, Serena is a girly girl. They're as opposite to each other as it could be possible. What could they have in common? There's one thing that they share: their love for the same boy, Ash Ketchum. Pok镾hipping and AmourShipping on the girls' side. Cover image made by Suki90

8.14 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 18:24

Echoes of the Mind's Eye: 13 Speculative Fiction Short Stories

Victor D. Lopez | psychological | Complete

[Synopsis from the book's web pages at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Smashwords] This book is a compilation of 13 contemporary science fiction and speculative fiction short stories whose range extends from the innermost dimensions of the mind to the outer reaches of the universe. The stories touch on both timeless and novel themes including philosophical questions as to the meaning of life, the nature of reality, the power of love, the catastrophic consequences of looking for truth in all the wrong places, scientific hubris, and the superlative strength and wrenching weakness of the human spirit. Themes include hard and soft science fiction, horror, humor, romance and literary fiction in both traditional and unusual combinations. Several of the stories in this collection can be classified as "dark fiction" that pose all too disturbingly feasible ways for human beings to destroy themselves through bad decisions--and perhaps even our corner of the universe. But these are tempered with humor and with the hope that springs from humanity's ability to cheat fate through its ingenuity--and, more importantly, to learn from its mistakes. These stories are intended to entertain, but also to leave the reader thinking long after she/he puts down the book.

28.17 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 10:39

Twenty things about myself

DarlaSansby | comedy | Complete

Tony plays a drinking game with Steve, leading to some shocking revelations. Avengers AU

1.54 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 12:12

Off the Vat

Herko Kerghans | one_shot | Complete

Sergeant Gonzal had a very good nose for trouble. But this time, rather than the Cloning vats, the reek of things rotting came from the Mess Hall. *** "Off the Vat" is a complete, very short novel (around 20,000 words across 7 chapters), inspired by the recloning mechanic that Sci Fi MMOs like EVE Online or The Repopulation use to explain why players respawn.

12.46 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 13:47

Story of Stories: Nova Solaris

Writer of the Eternal Story | tragedy | Complete

A boy is thrown into a world of pain and fury. Of aliens and authority. Will he live? Or will he die?

8.45 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 13:52

Pokémon Reset Bloodlines Sidestory - Mewtwo Interlude

Fox Bluereaver | drama | Complete

Subject #150, Codename: Mewtwo. The strongest Pok閙on ever created, a being of fury and destruction unmatched by anything else. But was he always meant to be that way? Perhaps, once, things could've gone differently...Backstory supplement for the main story written by Viroro-kun. Main story knowledge not essential, but reccomended. Ties in with Chapter 37.

11.19 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 14:45

The Exploits of Lilly, the Scoundrel

jc431 | psychological | Complete

Lilly is an attractive, young, goat-woman, in the prime of life. But she is in mental and physical decline. She has become increasingly isolated, living alone. Her sustenance and shelter are covered by a stipend she receives from her parents abroad, in exchange for working as the superintendent of their apartment building, where she lives, and for attending college. Although she is intelligent, she has stopped attending college due to her boredom with the subjects, her declining ability to concentrate, or even to communicate. She fills her empty hours with her art' projects, and preying on middle-aged salarymen.

21.37 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 14:47

A Friendly Voidling

cathfach | comedy | Complete

When a Creature of the Void fails to find friendship among her own kind, she instead sets her sights upon another, human-filled world. Unfortunately, humans turn out to be rather small and squishy things, resulting in a mostly accidental trail of death, destruction and madness as she embarks on her journey to finally make some friends. This is a 25k word inane short story, and makes no attempt at being serious or realistic. It's my first attempt at trying a more comedic writing style. No relation to my other stories, aside from a brief cameo. Cover bodged together with Charat Genesis. Not quite the design I had in mind, but reasonably close. Doesn't contain explicit smut, but does contain references to stuff happening off-screen. May contain traces of gore. Also eels, in varying states of distress. Posted here and scribblehub.

17.99 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 15:09

Lewy Body: The Demon in the Mirror [RRCM Winner June 2023]

Aest Belequa | contemporary | Complete

Some men have demons inside them. Lou's stays in the mirror, stalking his wife. It's at the doctor's office. It's in the bathroom at their assisted living apartment. It even chases the car when they go shopping. It keeps getting closer. And as it does, he's having a harder and harder time remembering. Lou doesn't want to find out what'll happen if if reaches Abigail. He has to stop the demon. Content Warning: This story is about dementia. I'm trying not to pull punches. Edit: I'm incredibly honored to have won the June 2023 Community Magazine Contest. Thank you all for reading!

4.65 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-13 10:51

Mirror Murder Mystery [System LitRPG]

noct | mystery | Complete

After Harold, ex-[Hero], dies mysteriously in a locked room, it's up to the world's only [Detective] to solve the mystery. The prime suspect is a mirror, but everyone knows mirrors can't eat people! ...Right? A murder mystery done LitRPG style! [RRM Contest June '23 3rd place]

11.60 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 16:48

The Long and Exciting Life of Kreet the Kobold (Life 1)

Blue Draggy | comedy | Complete

This is a coming-of age story of a kobold, set in a rather generic D&D universe. It is adult in that it certainly touches upon some sexuality, but it is far, far from anything that might be considered porn. It is ultimately a tragedy, but so is life. That doesn't mean it has to end badly, just that it has to end.

20.93 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 18:46

Desire

munxy | contemporary | Complete

Volume I is now available on Amazon! An all powerful entity bestows individuals with a powerful brand in the form of a tattoo. Using the system that is controlled by the tattoo, you can learn supernatural abilities, acquire knowledge unknown to man, and acquire objects that would only be found in fiction. The world is changing... and it has yet to be determined if it is for better or worse.Two friends who grew up together, Ace and Vincent, have been chosen. Ace lives for physical improvement. He loves the feeling of breaking his records and growing stronger. Unfortunately, he has plateaued in recent months, discouraging him greatly.Vincent is plagued by little to no desire in anything he does. Good grades? Successful life? He feels nothing. Except, perhaps, the feeling of pain and fear. Sadly for him, modern day society is a peaceful one.The arrival of the tattoo flipped their lives upside down. It granted them the ability to fulfill their desires. However... they weren't the only ones who were given the tattoo. DISCLAIMER: As each volume finishes on RRL, it will be removed and uploaded to the Amazon Kindle Unlimited Program. Thank you for your understanding.

3.59 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-29 11:05

Eyes of Bloodshed

Freya Stone | contemporary | Complete

Remdia, a once peaceful country, sends an army towards the unprepared nation of Caledorn. This single action sets off a chain of events that will uproot the lives of everyone involved. A recent graduate suddenly finds himself in enemy territory, struggling to shield his birthplace from angered citizens. A news broadcaster must present a horrifying report while maintaining her perfected poise. A doctor steals an ambulance in an attempt to aid the injured. A student is evacuated from school, while a father tries desperately to escape a prison. Watch the war unfold through the eyes of those most impacted while the bloodshed increases. A relay of short stories where each chapter follows the perspective of one person through a difficult time.A massive shoutout to the brilliant cover artist as well, Snooki.

20.14 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-29 11:08

Curse of Clwyd

Beeqs | historical | Complete

It is 1788 and King George III has succumbed to a deepening bout of madness. Doctor Francis Willis has been summoned from his asylum in Lincolnshire to treat the King only to find that it is no medical malady that tortures His Majesty, but rather twisted mythological Celtic magic. He leads the effort to lift the curse on the King and restore the realm to sane governance before the King is forever lost to madness and the realm descends into chaos.

29.72 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-29 11:37

A Day in the Life of a Combat Maid [A LitRPG Short]

zechamp | one_shot | Complete

Francesca is a combat maid and she has one simple job - ensure that the carefree and idyllic life of the young lady of the Albergoni family is not disturbed. Many would seek to harm the young lady, so Francesca must ensure that all of the dirt of the world is discreetly cleaned without her noticing.On a day like any other, the young lady sets off to play with her friend at the park, and as usual, Francesca expects to have a busy time. The cleaning work of a maid never ends after all.

4.35 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-29 15:26

Other West: Diablero [Completed]

T E Branco | historical | Complete

A complete Otherwest novella. What if the life you want is taken from you? After surviving the brutal slaughter of his naval squadron, Van Bran believed he could escape the world of empires, war, and magic by forging a new life on the American frontier. As a rancher, Van's life was simple, quiet, and far more peaceful. But when Van and his drovers come face to face with an ancient evil vying for control of the New World, a life of peace may be forever outside his grasp. Unless Van can take up arms once more and face the terrors of his past, he and his friends will serve as spiritual hosts to demonic skinwalkers. Enter the Other West... Follow, read, and comment today! Thank you for reading.

26.99 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-29 17:29

METAMORPHOSIS - devouring Its way to immortality

Manic_design | horror | Complete

Follow the story of an entity that devours and absorbs Creatures and assumes their form. Watch as the results unfold as the entity starts its humble beginnings as a measly insect, and then eats its way to the top of the food chain, gaining self awareness every step of the way.

18.54 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-29 17:46

Noirceur

Denwa Macska | mystery | Complete

Mutated, despised, hunted and sentenced to death  this is life as Salia knows it, and it catches up with her when she and hundreds of others are captured to drown in the vastness of the sea. But water doesn't forget, and just as the last hope threatens to fade, a way out reveals itself that requires only one sacrifice: Humans.Destruction can be so simple.Until Salia realises that revenge will never bring peace.

15.22 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-29 17:58

Samsara Cycle - Xianxia - Villainous Reincarnation [COMPLETED]

noct | mystery | Complete

A thousand lifetimes ago, Qiu Xuanwu stood atop the world as the King of the Underworld. He sealed the righteous deities and reigned alone--until the last remaining righteous deity, Kai Bailong, tore him from his throne, released the righteous deities, and restored order to the world. Instead of exterminating Qiu Xuanwu, Kai Bailong consigned his soul to enter the cycle of samsara, experiencing countless reincarnations until his soul purified. Kai Bailong followed him into the mortal cycle, watching over the evil deity. For eons, the two reincarnated together, locked in eternal moral combat. As orange trees, bees, cats and dogs, and a thousand other lifeforms, the two struggled endlessly. A thousand lifetimes later, Qiu Xuanwu awakens as the young Chen Wuya, finally reincarnated into a human form capable of cultivation. With Kai Bailong nowhere in sight, he sets out to once more become the strongest martial deity and finally complete the vengeance that led him to become the King of the Underworld in his first life. Though a thousand lifetimes have passed, nothing will keep him from his goal... unless that damned Kai Bailong finds him again! -Low-fantasy for Xianxia, high-fantasy in general -Lightly comedic, mostly action/adventure -Updates biweekly Mon/Fri, daily updates until I catch up to backlog!

23.22 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-29 18:00

Ghost Story

Pocket_Pigeon | historical | Complete

Left behind by the flow of time, how would you spend eternity?

0.91 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-21 18:30