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
"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
Mad Sadie | one_shot | Complete
A girl tells her friend about her experiences with a squirrel uprising. A short.
0.72 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 11:10
FancyOtter-98 | one_shot | Complete
The sun's gone out in the solar system, but who's to blame? A short Story inspired by Douglas Adams
0.32 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 11:10
forevercelest | horror | Complete
The second story published on RR, with a complete change in genre, compared to the first story uploaded. This story is about the adventure of Jasper. Being lost in the deep ocean, nonetheless, did he not lose any hope. What awaits him at dawn? How will he fight?
0.26 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 11:57
Robin Autumns | horror | Complete
A boy thinks he's getting away this time, but nature won't let him.
0.60 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 11:56
An eerie car ride that ends abruptly. A short story//one shot.
0.30 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 11:57
Spencer Havens | one_shot | Complete
Grimjack the Eviscerator never really cared for Christmas, but with the horde weakened from a recent attack by the Stridian Armada, he has no choice but to go to Santa Claus for help. He arrives at the North Pole to find that he can't turn in the Christmas wish granted to him by the Bajorin Alliance because Santa has gone missing! So, he reluctantly teams up with an unlikely group of heroes to try and save Christmas before the Torellians can harness the sadness of a year without presents and finish off the horde. Will Grimjack learn the true meaning of Christmas, or will his blood stained heart stay hardened to the truth hidden behind all the presents and decorations?
11.41 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 12:26
Anehalia | one_shot | Complete
The virtual world is everything. With sensors, computer chip implants, contact lenses, and an internet connection you can also live in the virtual world! Don't worry about how you don't look like a model. The virtual world can fix that. It can make it so that everyone sees you how you see yourself! With job leveling and virtual pets, everything is better in the virtual world! Come to an Insinc office today to get equipped to enter the virtual world. A series of short stories set in an augmented reality/virtual reality world. This story is posted on Wattpad, Inkitt, and Royal Road. If you are not reading on one of these location, you are reading a pirated version and you can read it for free on Royal Road.
2.81 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 12:25
OGlightning | tragedy | Complete
This story follow a 16 year old boy named Arthur, after getting Gifts that are out of the ordinary he follows the path of the swordman when a terrible massacre happened to his city that throws him out his path. Wil he become the strongest or wil he die trying? Hi this is my first ever attempt at writing a book so please be kind and criticize me whenever possible i would love your feedback! The chapter uploads might be inconsistent so please bear with me. Ill try uploading at least 4 chapters per week
20.50 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 12:36
The legend of Tal Harrenfel is sung across the Westreach and with each telling, the tales grow taller. But though he's declared a hero by his King, Tal has never claimed to be more than a man... After three decades of fighting warlocks, killing mythical beasts, and hunting enchanted treasure, Tal has had enough. Running from the deeds of his past, he retreats to his home village under a different name and meets an unlikely companion: Garin, a village boy who dreams of making a name for himself and seeing the world beyond their sleepy town. When Tal receives a mysterious visitor, both he and Garin find themselves thrown into a sojourn across the kingdom. Soon, they become embroiled in the plots of monarchs, on the frontlines of an ancient war, and at the mercy of a fabled sorcerer. Now Tal must live up to his legend, and Garin discover his own power, to survive the forces pitted against them& Name of the Wind meets Witcher in A King's Bargain, an intertwining sword and sorcery adventure and coming of age tale. If you like The Wheel of Time, The Dragonbone Chair, or The Stormlight Archive, you'll love the captivating world of Legend of Tal!
2.00 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 13:00
Brian Blose | romance | Complete
Zack Vernon is an immortal Observer sent to watch the world on behalf of the Creator. When his suicide attempt fails spectacularly and earns him a spot on the national news, the other Observers are drawn to him. They believe Zack to be the reincarnation of a rebellious Observer from a previous world. Several of them plan to punish him for the sins they believe he committed. One of them wants back the man she has loved through hundreds of worlds. But Zack remembers nothing before the present. All he wants is a chance to end his life.
18.71 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 13:33
KenZero322 | romance | Complete
When life gives you a lemon, you make lemonade. When life takes away your ability to level in a world where that's how you get stronger. You complain until life throws you a orange. Follow the random adventures of Ken as he monologues his way to maybe one day saving the world.
22.51 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 13:36
A collection of scenes written from prompts, featuring a blue lady and a fox.
9.05 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 14:35
Cosmic deities? Ha! They're far more than that. They are our universe and its masters, and the masters of all other worlds, their flesh being the space between. They are the creators, the destroyers, preservers. Alpha and Omega. Their immortal servants are mistaken for demons and angels on the world of plain and stupid mortals, and although we may call ourselves their descendants, our divine blood has been so diluted and our eyes have grown so rotten that we can no longer see them without going mad upon a mere glance at the outline of their shadows. No, instead we delude ourselves, thinking we can hurt them by battling with their ageless, yet barely killable abominations of children, just like the old Mad King, and just like me. Baron Arthur Grey of Oxfordshire. A fool and a coward, who's fear of losing his own world, led him to lose a free one.
1.40 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 14:32
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
[Warning: Disturbing Content]A short story about a man and his children. as the crops whither, and the ground turns to dust.Reworked from a short story i wrote in an afternoon ~6 months ago.
0.32 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 14:33
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
HexagonCube | mystery | Complete
"Even in a modernized world, we can never live a life of perfection." In the year 3020, humans and robots live on the same planet. There are flying cars, talking robots, futuristic weapons, and more. With such advanced technology, life seems perfect. That is until a new Master takes over and the world becomes a complete chaos. NOTE: In this story, Kizuna Ai is created by the Master, not the original creators. I DO NOT OWN KIZUNA AI, SHE IS CREATED AND OWNED BY EN MORIKURA, TOMITAKE & TDA. WARNING: RATED NC-17 FOR EXPLICIT LANGUAGES AND SOME UNCOMFORTABLE SCENES
29.18 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 14:43
Gryphon10 | mystery | Complete
A short story about someone climbing a mountain that no one has ever successfuly climbed. He will have to overcome obstacles and come to the truth of why the mountain has never been successfully climbed.
2.18 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 14:41
