SRTudor | contemporary | Complete
Martin, longing for excitement in his monotonous life, decides to drink at a local pub. There he meets a strange woman who promises him an escape from mundanity. But at a great price.
1.53 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 14:11
Joe Coates | drama | Complete
Fia McCrae looked past the ancient oak with its brace of blood-stained bodies spinning peacefully in the slight easterly breeze. The light was seeping out of the evening sky, leeching the colour from the yellow gorse that covered the southern hills in such profusion. "Where's the ruddy comfort in dyin'?" the slumped man bleated miserably at her feet. "Well," Fia said over her shoulder as she walked away, "you've a fine evening for it." Exiled and grieving, Fia McCrae has spent the past eleven years wandering the island nation of Fallaros, with its numerous seperate tribelands, trying to atone for a mistake that has come to define her life. Raised in privilege. Fallen into disgrace. She rides the lands trying to redress those small wrongs that she can, using her innate ability to find that which is lost. Torsten Gunn is the most infamous outlaw to ride the roads, valleys and hills of Fallaros. Unencumbered by the notion of law, and accompanied by his loyal crew of bloodthirsty longriders, he has made it his merciless mission to make the lives of any Counts and Countesses that ride the roads of Fallaros a living hell. Chafing impatiently as he waits for his mother, who sits the High Seat of Fallaros, to die, Redmond Marr plots on how he will be the first man to subjugate all five tribelands. It is a feat that has never been attempted before, but to accomplish it the ambitious Marr has made a deal with an unknown power from across the sea. A power who has more than the dominion of a single island nation in mind. As Fallaros falls into chaos, witches are burned in the streets, longriders roam the roads, and dissent amongst the peasantry begins to boil over. As the threat of war from across the seas draws nearer, an unwilling Fia soon finds herself coerced back into a life she'd thought she'd left behind. What starts as a simple hunt for a wanted man quickly escalates as hidden truths start to emerge. Before long, Fia is confronted by a revelation that might bring her to her knees, even as the people of Fallaros need her to stand and fight. "You can't try do good without rubbin' someone up the wrong way," Fia said. "Folk'll do some truely disgustin' things for pride. Only thing they'll do worse things for is pay."
51.37 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 14:32
Ladylibrary | fantasy | Complete
Bryn Grey-bear is a monster of a man who always gets what he wants. In the midst of changing times in the nation of Valhym, Bryn's influence grows from a bandit to be feared to a legacy that has the potential to change the entire world of En. In this first chronicle of his family and legacy, the Bear builds his home and wicked roots dig deep into Valhym's icy soil. The world shivers in anticipation as Lyra Bryndottr and Fenrin Brynson are born. After all ill begets ill and the children of the Bear are destined to clash. See last part for a map of the World of En. Please note the content warnings. Marked for graphic violence, sexual content, abuse, and torture. Story can also be found on Wattpad.
31.66 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 14:29
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
Orb of Night | horror | Complete
A Cold and Cruel world besiege the dammed as everything dies off. A Collection of Grimdark & Horror Stories.
1.52 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 14:33
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
Raghunandan | psychological | Complete
Number one expert in the Devata realm was on his end of life span. He was unwilling to hand over his sect to his ungrateful disciples. He decided to burn all his power and sect's resources to create a microchip that was designed to help him find and create a successor. He named the system as -Gentleman's system Discord: raghunandan#4640
30.78 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 14:47
An action-packed zombie western lesbian romance, with some minor game-based mechanics. Yee-haw! Time to strap in cowboys and cowgirls! Things are about to get messy! How does this involve mirrors not eating people? Well I guess you'll just have to read to find out. This is the story of Casey and Dodge. A troubled girl meets a girl who loves trouble. A town harassed by the dead. Their only saviors: two priests and a band of well-armed outlaws. The Gods get together for their Saturday gaming session and Aphrodite's not playing by the rules. One thing is for sure, heads will roll. But just whose heads will they be? [Written for the Royal Road Magazine] NOW COMPLETE! Warning: despite the comedy tag this story does involve the exploration of some heavy subject matter. Reader discretion advised. Ye have been warned!
18.64 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 14:49
In a world where casters belong to distinct schools of magic, a near fatal mishap bestows far-reaching knowledge and power to a boy named William. William's older brother, Ivan, has already made a name for himself in the dueling pits of Pike and wants to join the resistance against the Shadowcloaks. Open the door to an epic adventure that spans across a vast world. A place with primordial magic, savage beasts, deadly labyrinth, and siege warfare. Join us and uncover the mystery behind the Amulet of Storms! The Amulet of Storms is now available on Amazon. The story will remain on Royal Road in full. If you prefer to read it as an Amazon Kindle e-book, you now have a way to do so. Book Video Trailer: https://youtu.be/yjJ8y-9OeDs Artwork: The book cover artwork was commissioned from Nathaniel Himawan. Nathaniel's ArtStation profile is listed below. https://www.artstation.com/ninesicks Editorial: If you're a new author like us and need help with editing, we strongly recommend - Val Serdy! Her editorial skills were pure magic, and she dramatically improved the quality of our story. Please note that we only hired her for developmental and line editing, so any typos are on us. Her contact is listed below. http://www.eggandfeather.com/contact.html Copyright � by Ash & Ivy. No part of this book may be reproduced, without the prior written permission of the authors.
95.21 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 15:21
The Archangel program is the shining beacon of Nova. Serving as a special force operating outside the restrictions of the Novan Military, Archangel carries out high-risk and higher-reward missions against the Earth Liberation Army with unparalleled results. For the people of the Earth Liberation Army there is one absolute certainty: if the Archangel is coming, Death is not far behind.
43.70 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 16:25
I'm rewriting this story! I have taken down Arc 2 and Arc 3 already to avoid spoiling my new novel. The only reason I'm keeping the first 10 chapters is nostalgia; the writing is awkward and the story is not plotted out properly, but it's here if anyone wants to compare it to the new one. If you'd like to read a more professionally written version of this story, I highly suggest checking out my Synergy. Synopsis version too-many-to-count: "I see," Kiona said. "But . . . you're changing once again, aren't you?" The entity considered her question, lifting a clawed hand towards the night sky. They observed the back of their hand idly, watching the glowing orange veins pulse alongside their pitch-black exoskeleton. The wind picked up right then, and Kiona shiveredjust as much from the cold as from the savage grin on the creature's face. "That's right," the entity said, clenching their hand slowly into a fist. They let out a quiet laugh, staring defiantly at the Moon as it rose from behind the clouds. "We are shades, yet not exactly. Not like the others. Here, in this world, we've become something more. We are the Shades of the Moon." There was a heartbeat of silence, during which Kiona joined the entity in their skygazing. The light-green Moon loomed over the city, shining like the entity's eyes. It promised otherworldly knowledge and terrible secrets. It promised progress. It promised change. In that moment, Kiona couldn't have imagined anything more beautiful. "Shades of the Moon, huh?" she said, smiling a bit. It had a nice ring to it.
43.81 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 14:55
DrpyCatty | contemporary | Complete
A short story about Cassie, an anthropomorphic calico cat who is unsure of everything in life, including their relationship. [Commissioned Work]
2.07 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 16:53
DrpyCatty | contemporary | Complete
Down on his luck, Louie Sen found a job offer after visiting his friend at the local cafe. Desperate to make ends meet, he takes this strange opportunity, and comes out a new man. [Commissioned Work]
1.51 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 16:55
This story is of a Certain Boy whose life changed drastically after an attempt of Time Travel which caused him to jump in Another Dimension and who would have thought that this boy was the one who was going to save the whole world.
10.25 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 17:30
The story of college student Johan and middle school student Lucy, who have been having the same dream ever since they could remember. A dream of two lovers who would always fall to some misfortune. Before they meet their end, they swore to be together in the afterlife. History will crash upon Johan and Lucy who will find out that the couple in their dreams were two lovers from the past. They are their reincarnation and are destined to be together.
78.00 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 17:42
Ochroleucous | sci_fi | Complete
She wakes up in a strange grey world with no recollection of who she is. As the world's denizens welcome her in, memories begin to return one by one. She relives her past while struggling to make sense of the present, and a monster that threatens to attack only worsens the situation. Can she wear a smile like some others in the grey world, or will she be left with the despair her returning memories pile on her? Author Note: The release schedule will be planned to be one chapter a week.
37.75 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 17:50
OneWanderer1444 | tragedy | Complete
A story of a man who's tasked with carrying out a duty, no matter the personal cost. (This is a short-short story so there's only one part.)
0.54 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 17:52
BladeCast | tragedy | Complete
A short story about a young man contemplating about his life.
0.76 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 17:53
Yokoda Shuichi was just an ordinary corporate slave until his workplace was hit by terrorism. when he woke up, he was turned into a fluffy tail accompanying a foxgirl! Author note: i have no idea why i am writing this. This series is finished!
110.23 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 17:15
wuzzman40k | action | Complete
Thousands of years ago, mankind would honor their dead and their journey to the afterlife through the process of mummification. The elaborate tombs and burial rituals marked our transition from hunter-gatherers to civilizations and empires. However, it's been over 500 years since we've sent tributes to the underworld, and now the underworld, or whatever lies beyond, has decided to send something back. Authors Note- This story is inspired by DnD, Dark Souls, Guild Wars 1, and my love of eldritch horror and dark creepy dungeons. Also completed doesn't mean end of the line. There is more Mike Sammons in the future, promise.
21.36 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 17:58
