PrincessFelicie | mystery | Complete
After a malevolent spell intended to turn her into an animal goes awry, Cherry finds herself stuck as a plush toy. She now has to cooperate with the warlock that tried to transform her in the first place as her latent magic goes out of control and starts to change the warlock in unexpected ways. Content warning: Temporary death, Animal TF, Inanimate TF, (accidental) Non-Consensual TF & Mind Changes Cover by DoodlerBee
15.52 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-21 18:44
Radiant Summer moon (TravisW) | mystery | Complete
A civilization on a planet starts to discover it's past Loriane gray head archeologist leading a team of researchers some hired guns and AI to study ancient ruins of a lost civilizations past.
13.86 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 14:40
MajorKerina | mystery | Complete
In the near-future, a freelance journalist is hired to write about the Mantlemay Project, a free clinic in the middle of nowhere where medical miracles happen through the use of Memetic Crystalline. But the deeper they dig into the enigmatic science and people of the Foundation, the more secrets they will uncover, which will change everything they thought they knew...as they follow the green-haired, swift girl who chases the wind. Cover by Alexis Rillera.
33.11 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-21 18:47
An eerie car ride that ends abruptly. A short story//one shot.
0.30 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 11:57
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
Daoistrew | mystery | Complete
Inspired by the tale of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Superior Splendor - Liberty ErotiCake begins the story of Bijou Luisant, who by her own hand thrusts herself into the militaristic webbing laid out by her father and close allies. What she experiences will change her life forever, as she unknowingly becomes a crucial part in a dark and twisted plot that will shape the TRAPPIST-1 solar system forever.
130.22 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 13:22
When a serial killer emerges on the robot-populated planet of Zynima, a few machines form a group of vigilantes to end what seems like a simple open-and-shut case. Join Aural Automaton and Shock System as they uncover the ugly truth behind this string of murders. Also in the AUU-16 universe: Soulless (Apparently) The Departure Night Game Ystets Lake
55.07 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-11 14:07
Doctor Zero | mystery | Complete
What's the best way to enjoy the end of the world? If you are reading this you have lost your memory. Again. You dumb jerk. I have no interest in writing our life story - it'll come back to you. For now, this is what's up: 1. We are looking for a god named Tiger. 2. He can stop the apocalypse, but apparently does not know that. 3. If the apocalypse is ongoing, we haven't told him yet. Also, we believe that life is absurd, loving relationships make it worth living, and it's best tobe our true self. Love Copycat (that's our name dummy) Cover by proxybaba - he's here on Royal Road and he's the best!
57.88 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-29 12:18
In a remote corner of Unova, a Pok閙on village hides from the omnipresent, barbarous humanity. Through cooperation, they flourish despite their small size, rising above the uncaring brutality of the natural order. Which works remarkably well... ...until a half dead girl shows up on their doorstep. Will this hidden pocket of Pok閙on civilization remain a secret once humans come looking? Are its denizens prepared to learn just who this unwelcome stranger is, and what impact they've already left on their village? Drama-focused mystery thriller focusing heavily on humanity being "the other", trauma, and trust.
179.81 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-21 16:09
Sleepy Rus | mystery | Complete
After the Second Global Depression, Pak Yeung-Sung works a supermarket job in a world without money. And, like his cash register, he doesn’t believe change is coming anytime soon. After he is caught giving away rations, he is taken away by the enforcers and is convinced that he will die. But then he is given an offer; Join an experimental facility and your family will be taken care of. As it turns out, this an economic experiment by the CEO of one of the biggest tech firms, Jordan. And also, the currency within this colony comes from a game: Airgead. It seems too good to be true. It seems too stupid to work. And Yeung-Sung soon finds out that it is. But in 90 days, the UN will come to authorise the system worldwide. Before that happens, he needs to learn the game, infiltrate the factions and corrupt the economy. All while searching for clues about what Jordan’s true plan is.
79.63 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-22 12:00
"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
Minasharpwrites | mystery | Complete
Marie was spending her time researching a magic circle when a case falls into her kitchen. As a Guardian, she can't pass this up, especially since this involves vampires, the largest group within her territory. Taking this case on might provide her with valuable information as long as she doesn't end up revealing her own secrets. Can she save Mark, a young vampire framed for murder, or will her mutual distrust with his Master cause their demise?
30.44 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 12:03
The value in our encounters, the ones around us and the foundation for our dreams.Matsumoto Isamu, a high school junior, is obsessed with his ambition to be remembered. To become someone great or doing something of significant impact. With strengths that he can't use properly and weaknesses that bind him, he lives his life constantly in doubt. He has also been troubled due to a mysterious silhouette appearing in the park near his home at times.What will happen when he unravels the silhouette's identity?Told mostly through dialogue and comedy, this is a story of a group of individuals, each on their own journey, and how much they influence each other without realizing it.Do humans really resonate? Or is it just fiction?
14.17 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 13:26
OnionByLuck | mystery | Complete
Someone sent a distress call from the North Point station. The rescue team is on the way, battling its way through the snowstorm. What happened? Will they make it in time? What awaits them?
3.07 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 18:37
Adam Hayche | mystery | Complete
A crow mage wakes up from a nightmare. They are expecting to have an average day. By the end of it, they will wish they had stayed asleep.
3.54 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-22 18:34
MajorKerina | mystery | Complete
Codie Hewitt and Harper Melvang just started their sophomore year of college. Despite sharing dorms so close to one another, they have never met. But a seemingly random encounter in their psychology class leads to discoveries that will transform them and their future, when they realize that touching one another swaps their sexes. This short but trippy mind-bender reaches across our human connections and seeks to find an answer for what we can't explain.
4.99 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 14:45
John is an alcoholic, misanthropic, down-on-his-luck private detective. Join him on his struggles to solve a newly accepted case all while struggling with himself in this noir-inspired crime/comedy.
31.80 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 12:04
New Adult | Dystopia | Speculative | Slipstream | Science Fiction Kyla has finally broken into the Worker class of Skycross. But when she is cast aside by society and witnesses the plight of the Abandoned, she must make a choice between her own future, and the wellbeing of thousands, before she loses her grip on reality. Author's Note: Serial Novel, new parts to release every Wednesday -- I'm writing this as I post, so I'd love to hear your feedback and thoughts on where the story might lead! I have a vague plan in mind but I'm excited to try out this process of posting as I go :)
42.76 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 18:43
L. A. Sirius | mystery | Complete
Five child prodigies are invited to an elusive tech CEO's private island. Surrounded by enigmatic geniuses, Daniel is forced to face his past through everlasting, haunting, memories. Unravel the mysteries of the island along with the characters inside, but try not to get killed. How does one move on? Must you forget about your past to truly overcome it? If this is going to be the future, why live in the present? Complete
22.76 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 18:58
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
