"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
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
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
tenkouken | mystery | Complete
At the train station, amid the rumbling of the last night train, their once shrouded paths met. One was looking for love, the other was seeking freedom.At the train station,one uncovers a web of lies, deceit, and heartbreak. Everything that binds and looses them will lead back to the train station where they met.
1.64 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 14:37
The Red desert. It was their home now. There was not many of them left. There would be even less in a month from now. Especially if they did not manage to chase down the thief. With lives hanging on a thread Noah and three others have no choice but to head out in the desert. Based on a dream I had. - Klingeris
2.70 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 14:41
When Brian inherited his grandfather's house, he expected to do a lot of work to fix it up. What he didn't expect, though, is that his grandfather's house was once a brothel, and the women who lived there are still around. When they start to show themselves, Brian must find some way to deal with these ghosts and their history with his house.
28.27 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 17:24
IllyasArt | mystery | Complete
Avariena is just a normal high school girl, so don't expect her to be able to deal with such a messed-up situation with ease! Oh, wait. She can! (GL, or Girls Love/Yuri novel.)
9.66 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 14:02
After dying, a young man who hates humans is awakened by a voice that proclaims itself God.Proposing to be reincarnated in a different world, he will meet other gods who act strange.He doesn't turn out as he expected, because in the blink of an eye everything changes.What will become of him after discovering the truth? The sequel is "Is it right to fear love?". (Trilogy free on Kindle Unlimited and available on Amazon: http://mybook.to/EsCoTeMEN)
29.13 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 16:21
Few people are purely evil or good. Everyone has their own desires and their own principles guiding what they are prepared to do to achieve those desires. A duke who wants to expand the influence of his house, his wife who is fiercely loyal to her friends, and their child who just wants some comfortable clothes. The queen who wants what's best for the kingdom, the king who wants what's best for his family and a prince with an inferiority complex. Even if everyone acts in a way they deem 'correct', sometimes people can still get hurt. This was the first story I finished writing, although not the first I posted. It's a very short (11k word) story about a 'villainess' who just wants to get away from it all. Only posted on scribblehub and royalroad. Cover image is from the graphics fairy.
6.62 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 16:39
parkertallan | mystery | Complete
When you let the mind wander, there's no telling where it's going to end up. This collection of short stories is the fruit of that wanderlust. Science fiction, mystery, and even a fairy tale can be found here, each with it's own subtle twist and an undercurrent of humor. Your imagination can take you anywhere. Start your wanderings here. This short story collection is now complete.
24.97 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-11 14:00
sarvashaktimaan | mystery | Complete
Woe is upon the town of Drezin. It knows it not. A magister had come on a hunt, invoking a prize beyond refusal and a secret not understood - one with consequences beyond the wildest estimation. Of course, no one could know that. Not even the vampire who the offer is made to. And the request was so easy: Help capture a variant demon that devours its victims through reflections. Take the payment in blood, then run before the past catches up with them. That is of course, unless an opportunity presents itself to outrun said past. And none are more keen to do that than the immortal with millennia behind and centuries ahead. Or - as any descendant of the Hungerer ought to - devour it whole. Expect: Unapologetically evil strong protagonist, fast pacing, a peek at fantasy from an angle not commonly discovered. Participating in the Royal Road Community magazine event of June 2023. It is a 16 thousand word self-contained finished story. If you like my writing I have an ongoing long term story which you can check out here.
9.26 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-29 12:11
Invictus21 | mystery | Complete
Jacob woke up in a hospital with no memory of who he is or how he got there. He realised very soon that he had lost more than his memories.His girlfriend, who was with him, was murdered. He is now out to find the person responsible and take revenge. But how difficult will it be when he can't even remember the person who he has lost or even anything about himself. Author's Note: This will be a short story, and I plan to finish it soon. I used to hate when stories were left incomplete. So I promise not to do that. This is my first story ever. So please provide your feedback in any way you can.Enjoy the story
25.73 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-29 17:57
JasonShyn | mystery | Complete
A crew of 5 aboard a spaceship bound for home.With 72 hours until earth, the crew receives their final message: "We are very sorry to hear about the death of your crewmate. Their name shall be recorded in our halls, rest assured, and they will get proper respect.” Together, ALL 5 receive the message. A lot can happen in 72 Hours... * * * Hey guys, new author here. I plan to release 1-2 chapters a week, and I'd welcome any feedback you could give me! And sorry about the size of the first few chapters- my word length will try not to go below at least 2k after chapter 2!
17.27 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-29 17:57
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
Mad Sadie | mystery | Complete
Volume 1: At 6:08 PM, the superhero team known as VINES will die. The building they're in will explode. How? Why? Who would do such a thing? They wish they knew... Volume 2: Superhero team VINES has a Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. It begins at 2am, and won't end until Shawn gets over his cold&
20.22 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-29 18:02
Veja na perspectiva de uma nova vida uma fam韑ia anfitri� muito grande e produtiva
13.12 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 13:19
SinceBecomesWhy | mystery | Complete
In the near future a news reporter uncovers an interplanetary story he hopes will mark a high point in his career.
1.40 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 14:41
AJ_Agreste | mystery | On going
With her mom constantly out of the house and no one to talk to at school, 15-year-old Mona has no trouble rushing into the forest when it mysteriously calls out her name. When Mona is pulled into another world, she is greeted by a red-haired boy named Peter, who insists on spending time with her. But whenever Mona thinks about home, Peter tries to distract her with fun and games. Will Mona gain newfound comfort, or will this dreamscape turn into a nightmare?
3.02 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 15:11
Jay Campbell | mystery | Complete
Epilogue to Deep Mettle Ten years before the story of Florian Flint . . . On the edge of the Rivan Gulf stands Fallstone Bastion, home of the Celestri. In the wake of Naemia's fall, its doors will close to the world forever. Below the bluffs, the harbour is silent but for two tall figures walking the grey stone.
0.56 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 18:37
