TowerCurator | contemporary | Complete
Dyna Graves grew up thinking she was special. An exception to the average. Not necessarily above her peers, but simply outside their context. However, toward the end of her high school life, she started to realize that nobody was really special. At least not in any fantastical way. Just as she started trying to figure out what she wanted to do with the rest of her life, she got an invitation. A psychic institute scoped her out, realized her psychic potential, and asked if she would undergo psionic training at the Carroll Institute. Almost immediately, Dyna realized that she wasn't quite up to the same level as many of her peers. Surrounded by clairvoyants and mind readers displaying obvious abilities made her own lack of ability all the more apparent. That was, up until the researchers and scientists of the facility realized that there was a bit more to Dyna Graves than met the eye. After an explosive incident during what should have been a routine experiment, Dyna quickly found herself wrapped up in a world of cutthroat espionage. The story can also be viewed on my website, https://www.towercurator.com/collective-thinking/. Cover art by Zoern.
230.06 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 15:27
RavensDagger | adventure | Complete
When an accident causes the early death of two young women, one is chosen to become a hero, a saviour, and a servant of the God of Heroes! This is not her story. This is the story of Valeria, whose soul clung to her friend's, and who was dragged into a new world where her wandering spirit was claimed by the Goddess of Darkness. And so, one who doesn't belong grows to become the servant of the Dark Goddess, a servantdefinitely not a daughterwho will usher in a new age of despair and disgust. The only problem is, she's really bad at the whole "evil" thing, not that she's unwilling to do her best to please her adoptive mom, the Dark Goddess Luciana.
132.66 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 16:10
jc431 | psychological | Complete
Lilly is an attractive, young, goat-woman, in the prime of life. But she is in mental and physical decline. She has become increasingly isolated, living alone. Her sustenance and shelter are covered by a stipend she receives from her parents abroad, in exchange for working as the superintendent of their apartment building, where she lives, and for attending college. Although she is intelligent, she has stopped attending college due to her boredom with the subjects, her declining ability to concentrate, or even to communicate. She fills her empty hours with her art' projects, and preying on middle-aged salarymen.
21.37 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 14:47
Fox Bluereaver | drama | Complete
Subject #150, Codename: Mewtwo. The strongest Pok閙on ever created, a being of fury and destruction unmatched by anything else. But was he always meant to be that way? Perhaps, once, things could've gone differently...Backstory supplement for the main story written by Viroro-kun. Main story knowledge not essential, but reccomended. Ties in with Chapter 37.
11.19 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 14:45
A. T. Engel | adventure | Complete
Nathan Seldon was on what he thought was a normal date. He didn't expect to be mugged, he didn't expect to be fatally stabbed, and he certainly didn't expect Maggie, his date, to deal with their attacker using magic. In fact, what she did was so shattering that it cracked open a doorway between worlds. Now Nathan is trapped in another, far more dangerous reality, and the only way home is if Maggie kills again. It could be worse. After all, Maggie is an assassin on her way to the next mark. All Nathan has to do is tag along. What could go wrong?
68.55 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 14:05
In a galaxy where Endoskeletons reached out to the stars in their own ambitions, many have fought tooth and nail for their ideals, their riches, and their pride. The Empire and Kingdom, both factions in a long standing rivalry, stood tall within the darkness of space, forging out as a pillar of hope to those who seek shelter within these dark times. Until war ensues. The Pilot Series looks into the world of Starbase, looking through the events that lead to one specific point. Where one incident lead loose the throes of war. And how it affected everyone... --- Ok, don't kill me, but yes, this is an unofficial lore story based on Starbase, an upcoming (Or if you're reading in the future, current) MMORPG based on Robots, or Endoskeletons, in an open world. It'll be coming to Early Access on the 17th of June, 2021. This Lore series looks into a "What If" of the current war between both the Empire and the Kingdom as to "Was it truly one of their fault?" Anyways, here's The Pilot Series. Now on Royal Road! Note: Will be updated daily up till the current ending. Links to the original on forums.starbase.game: Season 1: https://forum.starbasegame.com/threads/the-pilot-series-season-1-unofficial-lore-of-the-war-between-kingdom-and-empire.284/ Season 2: https://forum.starbasegame.com/threads/the-pilot-series-season-2-unofficial-lore-of-the-war-between-empire-and-kingdom.997/ Starbase Wiki: https://wiki.starbasegame.com/index.php/Main_Page Starbase and the Starbase universe and its characters are the intellectual property and copyright � of Frozenbyte Oy, used without endorsement.
6.56 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 13:53
Herko Kerghans | one_shot | Complete
Sergeant Gonzal had a very good nose for trouble. But this time, rather than the Cloning vats, the reek of things rotting came from the Mess Hall. *** "Off the Vat" is a complete, very short novel (around 20,000 words across 7 chapters), inspired by the recloning mechanic that Sci Fi MMOs like EVE Online or The Repopulation use to explain why players respawn.
12.46 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 13:47
Fay Voss | one_shot | Complete
A thirteen-year-old girl's destiny is to become a vessel for the Goddess of her village.
0.46 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 13:46
panda___god | romance | Complete
A short story about what could have been. Author's Note: Each chapter is supposed to be read as a diary entry. An indeterminate amount of time passes in between each day, but the day numbers provide a rough frame of reference. All of the chapters can be read in a few minutes, but each day has its own chapter.
1.10 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 13:33
NicoleHayes | romance | Complete
The fifth book in the Vast Collective Series begins Sagan Sterling's trilogy and her quest for a vice lord named Razor. Two years after the events of Volcano Day, Sagan Sterling, General of the Two Worlds' Armies, misses her boyfriend and her best friend. The former serves his sentence on a prison planet for war crimes. The latter sleeps in a machine that bridges the Two Worlds together for the next fifty years. Before the big nap, King Rayne had entrusted Sagan with a mission on Gait, where Korac serves his time. Knock out two birds with one stone, right? Not exactly. The mission involves extracting information from the infamous Pain Curator, Razor. It proves more difficult than first predicted as he seeks more of Sagan with each encounter. Meanwhile, Imminent, a galaxy-wide terrorist organization, plots against the Shadow. Striking vital and secret locations, their attacks leave the Seamswalker exhausted and frazzled. As the enemy weakens the Progeny's leadership on Earth and their relationship with the Tritans, is Sagan making a beneficial ally of Razor or falling deeper into his world of vice and pain?
48.51 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 14:20
KurtMKing | adventure | Complete
When eighteen-year-old mage Caleb sacrificed his life to put an end to the Great Demon War, the last thing he expected was to wake up perfectly healthy beside his husband, the warrior Kyron, who had also sacrificed his life to put an end to the war. Their Levels were reset to 0, but they didn't care so much about that - gaining Levels wouldn't be much of an issue for them even with their status as Mythical-Tier people and the higher Experience amounts needed for each Level there. What mattered to them was growing strong enough to enter a location where they could ask the godswhy they had been resurrected a thousand years later. Well, Kyron also found it important to stop Caleb from pulling the metaphorical lever every five seconds, but Caleb wasn't too concerned with that. They ended the Great Demon War, after all - they could handle anything that came their way. Idiots, monsters, natural disasters, dragons in hiding because they knew Caleb would add more than a thousand years of interest to how much they owed him... Caleb was certain a few magical mishaps wouldn't be an issue, either. Important Notes: 1) This is a story about OP young men doing OP things, and they aren't going to get caught up in political shenanigans. 2) This is a mixture of slice-of-life and adventure, and won't have any major life-threatening situations. Refer back to Point 1: this is about OP young men doing OP things. Expect periods of adventure and periods of slice-of-life matter, and only mild amounts of combat. 3) Again, no petty squabbles of any significance. Caleb and Kyron are simply too OP and too uncaring about that sort of thing for it to matter. 4) 99% of this is getting made up as I go. This story isn't meant to be taken seriously, it's just me relieving some stress. That's why the first three points are important and why I'm posting as I go instead of taking time to plan and do editing (so don't expect any editing on this story).
99.53 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 12:07
Ash thirumuru 25 | tragedy | Complete
Arjun, once a diligent student from a loving middle-class family, takes a fateful plunge into the world of online gambling, guided by his charismatic friend Raj. The story unfolds as Arjun experiences the highs of early victories, the thrill of virtual games, and the camaraderie that ensues. However, the narrative takes a darker turn as Arjun succumbs to the addictive allure, neglecting his studies, relationships, and responsibilities. The downward spiral intensifies, leading to missed classes, strained friendships, and financial losses. As Arjun battles the consequences, the shadows of his choices seep into his dreams, blurring the lines between the virtual and the real. The tale explores the perils of online gambling, the impact on personal and academic life, and the struggle to regain control. Amidst the chaos, Arjun's journey raises questions about temptation, responsibility, and the fragile balance between the virtual and tangible realms.
6.08 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 11:55
The Devourer | sci_fi | Complete
NOTE FROM ME : If you don't understand the start of the story, this is normal... There are flashbacks and flashforward chapters explaining the situation like a veil. In this story, you'll be pertubed by the time line going to the future and to the past. This is normal. The continuum of time and space is broken because of someone.... Here, I can see in the dark and I'm on all fours. I have claws and a long neck and a tail and wings. Argh - ROOOAAAAAARRR ???????????????????What is happening to me? HELP!Druid's maze 2018, Druid's maze ...I was waiting for my friends at the dragon cave, sheltered from the rain. I saw a light and here I am, around 699-700 in the early middle ages!I am only 6 years old...Mummy!Doudouuuuuuuu!AUTHOR WARNING. I speak french and I help myself with online translators.Some words may be misinterpreted like Wrist Wrap = Dragonness and Di.. for TAIL..So if you found these words, please inform me and I will correct ASAP .If it hurts someone, I will correct it also. Thank you for understanding. (TOME 2 of the TIAMAT'S WARS SERIE) can be read separately
140.94 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 11:54
I don't remember when or why, but they say I have killed someone. I was judged for this. Yet, I'm still free as they haven't found any evidence to send me to jail and close me inside a cold cell, for eternity. However, they are still after me! Especially my victim's brother, who swore to kill me or kneel me down. And now, when we are working together, I'm forced to see him every day and see that big hatred he feels for me, reflected in his eyes. Nevertheless, this is a reciprocal feeling: hating! Even so, something makes me like him. I don't know if this is because I am a crazy woman that likes to be hurt by the one she loves. Yet, while his eyes are piercing me and leaving me bleeding inside, I understand that he also suffers and that we both don't know anything about this world. My name is Ian SolHi. I'm 30 and I'm a detective in the Homicide Department, Seoul PD. I've been accused once of being a murderer. Also, I've been declared innocent, for lack of evidence. That's why I entered the police: to find out the truth. Since then, 7 years have already passed without finding out what happened that day. However, this makes me think that one day the same world that hides everything from me will show me the truth. I don't know when exactly this happens. Even so, I'm sure it will be sooner than everyone expects and this is so because the monster inside me is awakened and feels already the smell of blood."
229.17 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 11:39
Angelic Bond tells the story of Yonuro, a 16 year-old girl, who's told that she must return an Angelic Veil (a cloak) she found randomly after school to an other world in order to restore ''balance'' and save the universe. Immerse yourself in Yonuro's journey and discover the world's sophisticated nature and mysterious lore.
48.41 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 18:37
Until-then | comedy | Complete
Enjoy the lives of two overly enthusiastic gamers who spend their days wasting away in front of a screen! But how long can they keep up this life, when many unexpected events come and go...
27.15 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 18:26
Matt Redskye | comedy | Complete
Enteico Mamorou is a struggling merchant running a failing business with his best friend, Keith. But when a terrible incident forces Keith to face the demons of his past, they begin to realize that paying rent is the least of their worries, alongside deranged customers, crazy adventurers and alcoholic horses. But all of these problems pale in comparison to our protagonist's ultimate enemy- responsibility. Will Keith sober up and finally confront reality head-on? Or will his path lead him down the bottom of his final bottle?
77.05 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 18:32
Damaged | adventure | Complete
Kazuma Wilson was a young man who'd grown up knowing only his father. Sequestered away from his deceased mother's family, he became practical and capable of making do with a less than opulent life. When it came time for him to graduate from high school and enter the wider world, however, his Aunt came to visit and offer him a place at a collegepaid in full. Despite his father telling him little of his mother's family, Kaz took the opportunity his father couldn't afford to give him. The college, however, is far different than anything he could have imagined. This is a fantasy story set in a modern world. A vampire organizes social events, a fey creature runs the local watering hole, and if you go fishing you might run into a garappa trying to catch his dinner. Kazuma is plunged into the deeper world he never knew existed, and though the tide might be fighting him, he learns to swim. Blending elements of magic and spiritualism from many pantheons (that all exist in this world), I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I do writing it. This story will be published on a bi-monthly basis. Much is already written, but I intend to maintain a healthy buffer so there won't be any interruptions. Coverart created with permission from all sources, none requiring attribution.
111.91 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 18:24
Seer and two friends go on a quest for power - and find something completely different: a new world, a world they had never known existed, yet only a few days' journey from their tribe. They need to learn fast how to survive in this strange new world - and their friendships may have to be part of the price of survival. The book is set in a postapocalyptic South Wales All finished now - and the sequel - "Seer's Cauldron" has started! And thank you to "Mildegard" for permission to use the cover art!
28.66 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 18:43
ThunderBolt1006 | action | Complete
Xane Quin to end a year-long mourning of his friend Sierra's disappearance. He takes his boat he designed himself, Sierra's Song, and takes the same path that she was supposed to go on a year before on the cruise Xane had set up for her and her family. What was suppose to be an average trip that, he hadn't told anyone he was going on, Xane runs into a massive whirlpool in the ocean with his best friend and teacher Von Sway. Xane wakes up on an island all alone and needs to find his way in this new world. Perhaps the mysterious dreams he had before first waking up will lead him on this path. Perhaps the colt revolver and a box of ammo that his father forced him to take with him might save him.
68.16 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 19:00
