Within the enigmatic Illian Cluster, a hungry creature named Zev prepares to depart from the space station for good, content to go wherever the cosmos might lead them. When they arrive on planet Hallow, they set a chain of events in motion that will change countless lives, human and otherwise. Also in the AUU-16 universe: Soulless (Apparently) The Departure Night Game Ystets Lake
17.21 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-29 11:57
DWinchester | horror | Complete
[June 2023 Royal Road Magazine Contest Entry] This story is a work of Lovecraftian horror set in the 1920s, detailing the inexplicable happenings at the Bergen Estate, and the only one Josephine can turn to for help is a 200-year-old vampire. Though she has thwarted many smaller evils, and is not without her own powers, sometimes only a monster can hope to defeat another monster.
6.30 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-29 17:43
EldritchPotato | horror | Complete
My life was overtaken by one purpose that killed me, but I made peace with that. The problem was when I suddenly found myself in an alien fantasy world. To make matters worse I'm a walking corpse wielding unholy magic and enemy number one for the holy crusaders who guard the kingdom from creatures like me. Now I have to figure out how to survive in this world and what my purpose is now, well that part is easy at least, I'm going to rid this world of one piece of filth at a time. Who would have thought the heroes would be worse than the villains? Warning: This story contains explicit violence and content which some people may find offensive. Reader discretion is advised. Life of a Lich will be updated every Tuesday and Thursday. Chapters are released early on my patron.
27.53 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-29 17:45
BillyHiggins | horror | Complete
The world is ending, and it's all George's fault. Can the ace reporter figure out who's trying to kill the universe? Can he deal with the metal dragon, Death Cult, and Angel of Death he meets along the way? It doesn't matter, if he doesn't care. It doesn't matter if he gives up on the world.
47.45 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-29 17:52
The Sidonian Empire stands with pride to spite and take vengeance, in the name of its leader, the Lady Sidonia. Alisson Vi Nuam and Celistine Regadonia; the master and the apprentice, although meek, must push outside their boundaries if they wish to survive, and aid their fellow comrades in victory. Victory however, means victory against the entire world. Sidonian forces are of course higher quality than the rest of the human scum on the continent, but quality over quantity can only get you so far when you're outnumbered by such a large factor. Decrepit beasts roam the tunnels under the ground, and humans are all too happy to squash another subhuman nation such as Sidonia. With a sudden surprise attack launched on Sidonia, and war being declared, it's only a matter of time until the vastly larger human armies march down the continent and overwhelm the speck at the bottom of the map that is Sidonia. However, the orders Alisson receives one fateful day may be the key to his species survival, or an elaborate way of saying die'. Either way, orders are orders, and even if the Lady Sidonia did tell him to take his own life, he would do so in a heartbeat, as would any Sidonian as Alisson could imagine. This sentiment however, unbeknownst to Alisson, is subject to change, especially when he receives a brand-new apprentice to follow him everywhere. She may prove yet to be Alisson's first real friend. Because what's a better method of bonding than being hunted by both human and monster alike? Updates sparsely every couple weeks; this is a hobby, not my jobby :) Takes inspiration from everything from Metro 2033 by Dmitry Glukovsky to the Spice and Wolf series by Isuna Hasekura. The main characters are not overly powerful, there is no cultivation, and there are no levels. The world isn't defined or spoonfed to the reader, and care has been taken to make sure every character seems human, no matter their importance to the plot. Please feel free to reach out to me about any grammar issues, questions, or critique, leave comments, or leave reviews, anything helps
373.24 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-29 18:00
NolanConrey | horror | Complete
A small group of aliens have begged the Sapient Union for aid, and the Union will answer. Faced with imminent destruction at the hand of a vicious warlord who has sworn to destroy them to the last being, Captain Brooks must maneuver carefully. While he is empowered to negotiate and seek peace, the Craton alone cannot hope to match the enemy's overwhelming numbers. But peace - and the lives of the beings in jeopardy - hang by a hair. And if the mad warlord decides to strike, it may mean a total war that could lead to the deaths of trillions.
38.04 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-22 11:52
A woman is overtaken by her past actions, slowly leaving one reality for another.
7.56 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-22 14:30
ExecutiveVampire | horror | Complete
When weird things come to town, so does Fernando Alvarez. Something is taking the people of Mountain Home, but no one knows what. Or at least no one knows now. What was supposed to be a joint investigation between Alvarez and the town's police goes awry when the local detective investigating the missing persons goes missing too. It's too convenient, is Alvarez dealing with something that's more than just a blood thirsty monster?
3.80 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-22 14:30
The Devourer | horror | Complete
I awaken to a startling realizationI've transformed into a dragon! My wife and children still slumber, oblivious to my newfound form. Panic courses through me as I grapple with this surreal existence. No longer human, I must make a hasty escape to prevent my growing size from bringing our house down. But the world beyond is unkind. I'm hunted, captured, and subjected to torment, cast as the feared Leviathan, a creature of religious dread. Will my spirit shatter under the weight of these trials, or will I find the strength to resist? In my fight for freedom, I seek refuge and form unlikely alliances, constructing a new family amidst this bewildering transformation. How will my human family react to these newfound companions? Forced into a different gender by the imperative of rebuilding my species, I find myself adrift in a world devoid of Pok閙on. Monstrotanks? Brotherhood? It's all unfamiliar territory, and I long for peace, disavowing any connection to the charred town that has left a stain on my identity. I am Daathrr, not Sister Noah of the Ark, nor Mr. Freeman's cousin, and Black Mesa is not my workplace. I yearn for solitude in my hangar, far removed from these tumultuous events. My narrative takes an unyielding stance from the perspective of a dragon thrust into the complexities of modern technology, grappling to find a place in our contemporary world. It serves as a mirror to our society, revealing that, despite our technological advances, our mindset often mirrors that of the Middle Ages. Racism persists, but interspecies prejudice is an even darker shadow, stripping beings of their basic rights. How does one retain their humanity when it seems irretrievably lost? As the dragon's persona consumes my human side, it delves into the intricate realm of Dragon Psychology. The language I employ is straightforward, repetitive, and somewhat mechanical. I ask for your patience, as I am not an author, and my native language is French. If clarification is needed, please feel free to comment or request explanations, or simply refer to Google for further understanding. I strive to be as comprehensible as possible for those unacquainted with this world. Lastly, a word of caution: Do not attempt the incantations found within this story. I disavow any responsibility should scales suddenly begin to sprout upon you! Additionally, I do not own all the images used, and if any issues arise, I will promptly replace them. ATTENTION THE 70 first Chapters can induce depressions for some readers. There are unbearable sc鑞es of suffering when the MC is in an experiment lab with mad scientists. The story can be disturbing and hard to follow. There are like the TV serie LOST with mysteries, answers not explained, flashbacks and flashforward chapters. Also timeline can be broken. This is due to paradoxes. A paradoxes is when reality meet an other dimension, other time and it crashes when the MC goes back to another time with him in the same dimension. They cannot meet and they cannot be 2 Yvan at the same place at the same time or meeting. Then time froze and an sinister agent in dark blue suit appear : The G-Man! If you are totally lost there is a SPOILER in the tome2 and the explanation of this twisted story in the chapter 3 (Explanations of the tome 1)
69.59 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-22 16:36
davel.gomoz | horror | Complete
This is my testimony about the day I discovered the horror that lived in Cerro Alto. I wanted to forget about the matter as soon as possible, but today, I believe my words could serve the world. --- Hello! Davel here. This is a Lovecraftian, short story set in my country (M閤ico). The events of the story take place in the same world as in my story "The dweller under the waters", which you can find here in RoyalRoad
4.23 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 10:38
The Redd Koi | horror | Complete
Your wife is dead, your life is broken. Yet time inexorably marches on, grinding your hopes to dust. Surely there is nothing to lose from listening to the amber light that pervades your dreams. A short horror story about endings, despair, and the refusal to let go.
5.27 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 10:34
somenightsi | horror | Complete
Deep in a cult's mission to bring about the end of the world and under the careful supervision of a twisted spirit, Cyrus - by all outward appearances a teenage boy but harboring the power to cause natural disasters across the world - is kind of busy. Then a girl from his past, dreams of which have been plaguing him for years, re-enters his life. Tuesday is the yin to Cyrus's yang, full of life and a reminder of the innate goodness humanity has to offer. Inexplicably the two are drawn to each other; every moment she spends near him, however, her soul loses some of its brightness. Tuesday doesn't seem to mind and one by one the dominos begin to fall. The world is in danger of ending, and she is only growing closer to helping him set it ablaze.
45.34 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 10:38
Elizabeth Tschereda | horror | Complete
Deep in a tangled forest spilled out from a sleeping god live our protagonists, Cassie and Angus. Cassie lives a normal village life; Angus lives a life filled with evil cultists, gods, and magical powers. When their lives collide Cassie is forced to flee the only home she has ever known. Can they work together to make up for the mistakes of the past, and defeat the evil cultists once and for all?
19.17 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 12:00
Tragic literary horror originally written for a contest. Written in 2nd person.
0.45 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 11:56
Roxom is a slumbering god awoken by a great disturbance
2.60 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 11:56
rickgualtieri | horror | Complete
BEFORE HE WAS TRYING TO SAVE THE WORLD, HE JUST WANTED TO SAVE HIS OWN ASS. Bill Ryder has a problem: the vampires under his rule don't respect him. Unfortunately, in the world of the supernatural, that makes him as good as dead. In order to keep breathing, Bill must become someone else &somethingelse. Enter the Night Stalker, fearsome predator of the undead. In this menacing new guise, Bill hopes to strike terror into the hearts of his detractors. There's only one small issue reading about superheroes and actually becoming one are completely different things. Bill must take a crash course in all things vigilante. Because if he can't convince his coven they need him, his tenure as an immortal creature of the night will be mighty short indeed. -------- Series note: This novella takes places betweenBill The VampireandScary Dead Things (The Tome of Bill - 2) New chapters posted on M-W-F
15.97 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 18:26
Com uma midoriya sem sabre acabou com a vida dele vem muitas reviravoltas e intrigas
2.01 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 13:17
fsarbolaez | horror | Complete
While checking for squatters in an abandoned building marked for demolition, the contractors found a room containing the body of a missing tech entrepreneur, who appeared to have died of natural causes. When authorities were investigating the room, they noticed that the walls were covered in scribblings, scrawls, and old headlines. According to forensics and detective work, the following are all in chronological order:... *A one-shot story (Content Warning: Contains gore and body horror)
0.55 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 14:33
The Year is 2183, four years after the tragedy at Hadley's Hope on LV-426. On the edge of theOuter Rim Territories, residents of an aging and outmoded sister-station to Sevastopol are embroiled in crisis. Socioeconomic, corporate and political considerations aside, the true threat to Ashkelon Station are dark secrets taking shape as Xenomorphs. Reese Castle and Wade Barrett are partners in crime, smugglers posing as spacecraft repair technicians until they can manage to steal their ship back. Weyland Yutani terminated their lease for the USCSS Casimir, an old M-Class Bison starfreighter, but they'll be damned if they let it get away so easily. A space truckers ship is their home and they're keen to leave the station while they still can. As a series of unfortunate events create a perfect maelstrom of chaos, death and upheaval, Agent Shella Roodt of the Interstellar Commerce Commission (by extension an entity of Weyland Yutani) and Chief Colonial Marshal John Coffee have a mandate to investigate wrongdoing and save lives. When they come face-to-face with the monsters however, there will be only one outcome. A final tribulation of survival of the fittest.
77.15 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 14:40
Saint Sword | horror | Complete
A Field of Persistance is about an 18-year old boy who gets lost in a mysterious cornfield trying to find his dad.
0.66 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 14:37
