This great witch's little blog

Critical-meltdown1 | contemporary | Complete

This great witch will write some short stories from my life here. Updates will be irregular

7.79 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-22 14:09

Nomads of the Sea

Jacob A Zucker | fantasy | On going

NOTE: Hi all. I've published my book on Amazon! Unfortunately because of KDP exclusivity rules I've had to remove my story from Royal Road. I just wanted to thank everyone who read Nomads of the Sea and offered their thoughts. You're the reason the book is published now and I can't express my appreciation enough. If you decide you want to check out the book on Amazon, it's available here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09RWGRS5K/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0 Synopsis In the Nisi Archipelago, a civil war festers. Zealous insurgents burn villages across the islands in an effort to return the Mangaal people to the sea and free themselves of their Lyssan overlords.Sig of the Midandaal, the son of a diplomat, must combat the growing threat. As he stamps down the rebellion, he quickly finds his talent for bloodshed surpassing his talent for peace.Idalia Goss is attached to the Lyssan company that has been sent to aid the loyalists. The daughter of a renowned physician and arcane scholar, her task is to learn more about the Mangaal mages, who far outstrip the mainland sorcerers. Her efforts are hindered by the dark reputation of her predecessors.Back on Lyssa, Bryn Urien, the Inferno of Mochan Pass, has lost his spark. Once, as the foremost mage of the royal army, he slew indiscriminately in the name of his queen. Now, he finds himself enfeebled and on the run.Witness the beginnings of the storied band of soldiers who came to be known as the Fishgut Guard.

0.87 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 15:12

A Slice of Life and Other Short Stories

Killerbee442 | contemporary | Complete

One big healthy serving of a slice of life. I saved the best for last.

1.00 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 14:11

Affliction

SealSAURUS | horror | Complete

A News Paper article from the 13th of August, 1927 surfaced recently which details a freak accident in which many detectives go missing while investigating the case of Amber Foul. The paper includes snippets from one detective, Gray Becker's, side of the story. At first glance these writings seem to be nonsensical ramblings but perhaps there is some truth to this story? Affliction is a short story that intends to explore the psychological horror and existential dread that is central to the cosmic horror sub-genre. It follows the investigation of the disappearance of Amber Foul according to Gray Becker.

3.14 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 14:37

THE GIRL WHO FELL IN THROUGH THE HOLE AT THE END OF THE WORLD

Steven Rivers | comedy | Complete

Elizabeth Harding didn't want to fall into another dimension. But then she didn't want to get into trouble at school, have strange holes in her memory or nightmares with smoke monsters coming out of the walls. And it didn't stop any of that from happening either. But this time she's really in trouble. Because the only way to get back home is to steal a magical clockwork box from the top of the fearsome Darkstone Tower. So, it's a good job she has a bit of help from her new-found friends. And with a bungling barbarian, a kung-fu fighting monk, a mad professor and a bandit thief on her side & what could possibly go wrong?

26.61 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 15:33

Blade of Exaction

thayle | one_shot | Complete

In the depths of the past a cat picked up the sword.He only knew simple jabs, and he was not driven to improve.However... Blade of Exaction is a crackfic about combat, and should be taken as such.

0.71 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 17:44

Carousel of Lives [Immortality is a Myth - January 2024][Completed]

E.J.Lockwood | one_shot | Complete

Ardeus's existence is a cycle of countless lives, each a wheel of death, choice, and starting anew. This latest death, ended by a sharp blade wielded by wild eyes, has unlocked an unprecedented choice. The Magnificent, the overseer of his eternal journey, presents Ardeus with reincarnation options new even to the timeless being. Now, Ardeus stands at the crossroads of life, death and determining the elusive value of eternity.

4.52 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 17:56

Duplicate!! (Complete)

TLCsDestiny | tragedy | Complete

For one that has lost her memories and then taken into a palace for the sole purpose of duplicating' the Princess, Dupli began with no idea and to do as she was told. Having to endure scrutiny and harm from other maids and attempted assassinations over her life, Dupli is forced to grow stronger as the time goes by. With no other option to take, as she feared death, she had to run away to survive.There are short glimpses upon how her life may have been, but what she has recently gone through, is it perhaps too much to go back to way things used to be? What of the two men that want to be with her, one from her memories and one that made her smile when she had needed it&Upon discovering who she was in her past, will she be able to put it behind her and start anew, or&What path does she choose to take?

28.79 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 17:51

INVITADO DE BODA [Spanish]

Alan de Rune | tragedy | Complete

El recuerdo de aquella noche todav韆 invade mis sue駉s. Se podr韆 decir que all� fue donde comenz� todo. La noche en la que se cas� mi hermana.

2.64 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 17:51

Gengar in Stardew

michela violet | mystery | Complete

Pokemon/Stardew crossover fancfiction short story. Punk girl Abigail finds a pokemon in the mines and the discovery gives her a newfound sense of purpose.

4.69 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 18:53

Road of The Convict

ArcaneSaga | mystery | Complete

Miles Tenham had accepted his fate. To live his entire life behind bars in a prison in Arkensas. But his life goes for a surprising turn of event as he is forced to escape with a fellow, older prisonguard by the name of Wally. The entire nation of USA lies under a heavy warfare. Nobody knows what is going on and the duo is forced to fight for survival in a world just about to change forever. A tale of cyborgs, mutants, robots and fanatics. The first story taking place in Arcane Saga, a universe of shorter stories.

3.90 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 18:51

The/Beginning [ONESHOT]

Dave King U. | mystery | Complete

A short tale, serving as a Prelude, an Alpha of Days, The Beginning of All Beginnings...

0.61 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 13:58

Within the Shadows of Sanity

MrSoopy | horror | Complete

Dr. Jonathan Everett is a renowned psychiatrist known for his remarkable ability to navigate the twisted depths of the human mind. But when he is called to Oakridge Asylum, a renowned institution housing the most severe mental afflictions, he finds himself drawn into a web of mystery and darkness.

0.48 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 16:10

Star Cats

Miles Trombley | one_shot | Complete

Tyger and his friends are a group of genetically engineered cat humanoid, raised to become star rangers for the intergalactic human federation, called the Star Alliance. Their job is to protect the human colonies and defeat whoever tries to threaten them. But everything changed when a mysterious race of alien bugs appears from the unknown and attack the planets. To order to stop the bugs, the Star Cats must find an alien artifact with the mysterious potential of stopping the invaders. They will travel to different worlds, fight different space monsters, and raid two alien temples before the bugs exterminate everyone across the galaxy. Will they be able to save humans, or will they fall? Note: There might be grammar errors I missed because this is my first draft. This fiction will also be a novella. I will post the chapters between 6 pm and 10 pm. The book cover is also AI generated from Dall-e 3.

11.42 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 16:46

Macabre Mysteries

D. L. Schindler | horror | Complete

Anthology of horror stories with a strong focus on murder and death.

23.29 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 17:35

Last Resort

Anthony215 | horror | Complete

A group of tourists are now forced to survive after an island that was once home to a famous resort on the beautiful island of Banoi becomes ground zero to a zombie apocalypse. They will have to navigate their way through hell on paradise and attempt to make it off the island that was once home to a beautiful resort. Will they find their way off the island and survive or will they become victims to the one thing they are running from?

20.42 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 17:32

Rend the Flesh

twoheadedcalf | horror | Complete

A vignette about growing up and seizing bodily autonomy by your teeth.

1.01 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 17:30

Gibit and Claude

Riven Auroren | one_shot | Complete

A Grimm-style inspired fairytale. One twin has it all, the other remains meek, until she no longer can.

1.06 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 18:00