Mad Sadie | one_shot | Complete 0.57 Ten thousand words | 876 Recommended | 9041 clicks
A girl at the Renand Grand Academy of Higher Magic creates a spell over winter break. Short story based on ReIgnite by Asviloka.
Latest Updates Simple assignment | Updated at 2024-03-25 12:27
Spencer Havens | one_shot | Complete 11.41 Ten thousand words | 284 Recommended | 6021 clicks
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?
Latest Updates Epilogue | Updated at 2024-03-25 12:26
JHRoyal | sci_fi | Complete 77.12 Ten thousand words | 714 Recommended | 7110 clicks
Mankind's final hope for survival is with a recently self-aware machine, the old and weakened luck gods, and three young augmented teens that they have recruited, but they won't get very far if Chaos has anything to say about it.
Latest Updates Chapter 50 | Updated at 2024-03-25 12:24
Pianos In The Evening Sun | romance | Complete 30.76 Ten thousand words | 710 Recommended | 6973 clicks
After her previous adventures in Nightdream Academy, young witch-in-training, Phenomena Willow's first semester has quieted down, but things are ready to heat up again on the eve of a chilly winter solstice. When gifts arrive for her and her friends, Mena's eyes are drawn to one from her Auntie Grizabella, who had previously gone missing after a skirmish with the nefarious Anguish the Blood Siren. The gift is revealed to be an ancient book, unable to be opened by mortals. A voice cries from inside, calling from the depths of an "Unwritten Kingdom." It tells Mena that a ghost writer has taken control of their book kingdom, throwing off the balance of the mortal world in the process. Mena and her friends are left stumped, but intent on solving the mystery that lies between the worlds. As their new semester begins, however, a new teacher is introduced into the foldMs. Loreena Cumberson. Stern, strict and a busybody who teaches Magic Home Economics with an iron fist, Cumberson is flabbergasted by the flamboyant antics of Gemini the headmaster and aims to combat him and the whole school with a league of concerned magical moms. Join Mena and her friends as they attempt to outwit Cumberson and unlock the secret world of the Unwritten Kingdom.
Latest Updates Epilogue: Mena's Final Semester? | Updated at 2024-03-25 12:15
QueensBorough | psychological | Complete 291.29 Ten thousand words | 807 Recommended | 7214 clicks
The sequel to A New Life Through The Eyes Of Kanto: An Autobiography, picks up two years later. Beginning with June helpinga physically and mentally recovering Gary (no relation to Pokemon Professor Gary Oak) escape his overprotective mother's house, the two end up on a plane to the Unova region with more than a little help. Unaware of the horrifying futureawaitingthem there, an unbelievable connection to their previous adventures in Kanto, slowly unveils.
Latest Updates Closing Statements: The Biography Part 2 Of 2. The Epilogue | Updated at 2024-03-25 12:12
Bebad | mystery | Complete 31.80 Ten thousand words | 298 Recommended | 7390 clicks
John is an alcoholic, misanthropic, down-on-his-luck private detective. Join him on his struggles to solve a newly accepted case all while struggling with himself in this noir-inspired crime/comedy.
Latest Updates Know-it-all | Updated at 2024-03-25 12:04
S.nuffles | horror | Complete 0.90 Ten thousand words | 233 Recommended | 6414 clicks
Detective Constable Walker is tasked with following the investigation of a recently deceased oxford academic. However as he unravels the mystery, he finds it to not be entirely human. *** Won the Short Story competition for my year, so I thought it would be worth sharing. If it seems rushed, there was a 1500 word limit. Thanks. And yes, I like the Weeknd if you couldn't tell.
Latest Updates Every Angel | Updated at 2024-03-25 11:57
Robin Autumns | horror | Complete 0.60 Ten thousand words | 165 Recommended | 5163 clicks
A boy thinks he's getting away this time, but nature won't let him.
Latest Updates into the water | Updated at 2024-03-25 11:56
Pxan | horror | Complete 7.26 Ten thousand words | 87 Recommended | 7226 clicks
A black monolith stands before my eyes, images and letters of all sort are engraved, some normal, other bizarre, many confuse and contort, pictures of beasts and monsters confuse themself in the thin white letters that are all over the monolith, I realize that they are stories, stories on the Eldrich and unknown.This is not a single story but a collection of short stories inspire by H.P. Lovecraft, E.A. Poe and other writers of strange fiction.Read them in every order that you like. I am looking for an editor, if someone wants to help me avoid typos please contact me.
Latest Updates Not a story but an update | Updated at 2024-03-25 11:55
The Yobanashi Girouette | tragedy | Complete 4.53 Ten thousand words | 458 Recommended | 9202 clicks
Within every individual lies infinite possibilities. Any number of infinitely small changes in their lives, conscious or unconscious, could result in a wholly different individual, walking a wholly different path. An average person can only guess at what they could've been had things been a little different& But not Michael Ocenar. Every night when Michael goes to sleep, every Michael across all known and unknown universes is there, waiting for him. Whenever he's in trouble, he knows he can switch out, exchanging places with another Michael from another world. But now, the Michaels are dying. One by one, their numbers are dwindling across the countless parallel worlds. But what is causing this sudden string of deaths, and can a multiverse of Michaels come to the answer before they all die out?
Latest Updates A Multiverse of "Me's" | Updated at 2024-03-25 11:14
Necrontyr525 | sci_fi | Complete 37.57 Ten thousand words | 599 Recommended | 9889 clicks
Space Hulks : vast amagations of wrecked ships, stray astroids, and precious lost technology. Casth through the hell-scape of the Warp for uncountable yeras, Infested with the Damned and the Alien, and hazardous beyond reason, they are incomparable prizes to anyone who can take them over. Ships that would take hundreds of years to build can be pried from their sides in only decades, relics of bygone eras fetch fortunes large and small, and every data-vault could contain secrets to shake the foundations of reality.Part 3 of the Aegisverse Saga. Second Person is used throughout. If that isn't kosher with you, best to back out now. A Warhammer 40,000Dark Heresy / DeathwatchfanfictionComplete, with a total of53chapters. On the series - This series was first written as a Choose Your own Adventure (CYoA) on the /r/HFY forum. The between chapter votes have been omitted, as they are not part of the story, despite their influence on it. On the the Author's notes - These were included in the original document, and are included here for the purpose of completeness. Spelling, grammatical, and formatting changes have been made in the process of archiving this story and re-formatting it for publication on Royal Road. None of the contents of the story has been substantially affected. Cover by gej302!
Latest Updates Epilogue | Updated at 2024-03-25 11:08
palendrome_girl | romance | Complete 89.90 Ten thousand words | 179 Recommended | 8278 clicks
Xie Yi-jun; the King of Hei'an City, is a statue. Of course, he wasn't ALWAYS this way! And the curse itself, cast by the snake demon; Su Lan, can indeed be broken! This is good news... bad news? The only one who can break the spell is the King's soulmate; Jin Songcai. Who as it happens, is dead. Fast-forward about 700 years, and the forest where Xie Yi-jun was first turned to stone has become a bustling city. The old man on the corner tells the legend; that only The Stone King's true love can awaken him.Children, travelers, everyone goes to try it out, laughing at the old man's tale- Wen Reian, a young apprentice visiting the city has all eyes on him suddenly, as it seems The Stone King has been finally released!Could Reian be the reincarnation of the King's first love; the infamous Jin Songcai? Unfortunately, whether they want to know or not, the questions still remain; is Xie Yi-jun only destined for failure at the hands of his ancient enemy? Will Wen Reian ever realize the scope of his natural power?!And are they truly soulmates, or is there something else going on that could threaten to tear them apart forever? Book #1 of the After The Long Night series
Latest Updates Special Chapter ~ "What Songcai Was Mad About" | Updated at 2024-03-25 10:59
theothin | psychological | Complete 46.13 Ten thousand words | 530 Recommended | 5296 clicks
Superpowers have appeared, spreading faster than the world can handle. As politics and society violently adjust around them, a prickly observer develops their own power - a potent but destructive one. Cover art drawn by frenzyarts. Beta readers: theorigiamiphoenix, asododsteel, and fipindustries. General content warning.
Latest Updates Chapter 18: Conclusion | Updated at 2024-03-25 10:48
peteradixon | mystery | Complete 23.75 Ten thousand words | 872 Recommended | 7612 clicks
THE JUGGERNAUT is a complete story, but is being released chapter by chapter on Royal Road. If you can't want to see what happens buy your own copy at my website. The Juggernaut: A city in space built from the twisted wreck of a thousand ships, in a decaying orbit around a dying star. Hunting ground of pirates, outlaws, and criminal gangs. Haven of outcasts and orphans. The last refuge of the dispossessed. The city Tila Vasquez now calls home. Tila's parents, and thousands of others, were lost twelve years before when the colony mission to Baru failed. The colony shipsRising StarandNew Dawnwere destroyed. TheFar Horizonwas never heard from again. So when Tila finds an impossible ship buried deep within the city a shuttle from theFar Horizon she sets out with her friends Ellie and Malachi to uncover the truth behind the colony mission and the deaths of her parents. But some things are buried for a reason, and some secrets should never be revealed& The Juggernaut: Now or never Watch the trailer at https://www.peteradixon.com/books/the-juggernaut/
Latest Updates Preview of PARADOR | Updated at 2024-03-25 10:46
Saiph | mystery | Complete 52.07 Ten thousand words | 832 Recommended | 5602 clicks
A soft song, spun on the wind, torments an isolated town.A family of witches sailing across the sea, attempt a new route through uncharted waters, when the storms of fate see fit to alter their destination.What secrets haunt this silent corner of the world where no music is allowed? Are they best left as whispers in the wind? A mostly family friendly fantasy adventure mystery, sure to give you duckbumps. Sword fighting is family friendly right? TL;DR Hounds of Baskerville meets the Famous Five, but with dragons. This is written for the Royal Road Community Magazine competition.
Latest Updates Chapter 28 – The Wind Sings | Updated at 2024-03-25 10:43
Druadan | mystery | Complete 11.16 Ten thousand words | 15 Recommended | 6195 clicks
"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.
Latest Updates Chapter 15 - Allano | Updated at 2024-03-25 10:40
davel.gomoz | horror | Complete 4.23 Ten thousand words | 661 Recommended | 9074 clicks
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
Latest Updates The witch of Cerro Alto | Updated at 2024-03-25 10:38
The Redd Koi | horror | Complete 5.27 Ten thousand words | 276 Recommended | 7800 clicks
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.
Latest Updates Amber of Eternity | Updated at 2024-03-25 10:34
Fuz Guy | drama | Complete 44.48 Ten thousand words | 690 Recommended | 5510 clicks
Pyromancers, wielders of the flame and the most sought after, but rarest among those who have mastery over the elements for their use in war. A childhood tragedy leaves one such boy with a deep fear of fire and unable to use his power. Kicked out of the king's service, he tries to start a new life, but circumstances conspire to make him the most wanted man in two kingdoms. Driven into a corner, Philip finds himself forced to confront his fears and master his power or risk losing his life.
Latest Updates Chapter 13 | Updated at 2024-03-25 10:23
JLBuchanan | contemporary | Complete 60.05 Ten thousand words | 12 Recommended | 6146 clicks
Robert was just an ordinary police officer, until one day while on the job, he sees something really weird. Like, sci-fi and aliens weird. The investigation leads him to make discoveries about himself and his past lives. A big crisis is upon him and if he intends to beat it, he needs to find the pieces of who he was.
Latest Updates Epilogue | Updated at 2024-03-25 10:17
The Last Tavern Open | contemporary | Complete 0.22 Ten thousand words | 360 Recommended | 8940 clicks
Back in 2011 I was working for a company doing a lot of electrical work. I was part of a project that had me driving all about Western Australia and assessing properties.On my trips I met many different people and heard quite a few stories.Some of them I wrote about, this is one.
Latest Updates Antiquity | Updated at 2024-03-25 10:13
Sociable Hermit | sci_fi | Complete 39.03 Ten thousand words | 889 Recommended | 6264 clicks
On his 18th birthday, Brayden is tested for his magic powers, like all young adults in the utopian city of Astralis. Yet his dreams of a glorious future are crushed once he turns out to be normal... ordinary. However, his hidden talents manifest only days later. As he explores his newfound powers and the city itself, he pulls away the curtain to uncover the city's true, horrific nature, as well as his own future. Buy the full novel here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082RC6G9W You can also support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hermitscave
Latest Updates Epilogue | Updated at 2024-03-25 09:58
The First Million Words | sci_fi | Complete 1.00 Ten thousand words | 485 Recommended | 6962 clicks
The Progenitors are long gone, but their technology and culture live on. Trillions of beings from hundreds of species speak the Progenitor language, eat Progenitor foods, and use Progenitor technology. The backbone of this society are Hoppers - smugglers who transport goods through the dangerous dimension of the Void. The crew of the Discordant Note is on another routine job when they come across a member of a species nobody has ever seen before - a human. He has no memory of his past, his culture, or of the world he came from. What does he remember? He knows how to operate a multitool, fire a blaster, and how to kill a Sarcorian with his bare hands. Now, the crew and their newest member must steal a powerful ancient artifact, evade the clutches of the powerful Encephalon corporation, and discover the truth about the Progenitors.
Latest Updates Finale | Updated at 2024-03-25 09:55
FAHyatt | sci_fi | Complete 42.59 Ten thousand words | 120 Recommended | 8955 clicks
The only law between the stars is the morality man takes with him. The Universal Church of Alcomer, invests its Grand inquisitor, Joshua, with the task of discovering the reason behind the disappearance of mass in a huge area between the stars. Will he be able to stop the rape of the universe?
Latest Updates Chapter 42: End of a Mission | Updated at 2024-03-25 09:53
Tigersight | one_shot | Complete 2.39 Ten thousand words | 692 Recommended | 6136 clicks
A short story about running away to find a new place, and a new person to be.
Latest Updates A Package | Updated at 2024-03-22 19:03
Minds Eye | one_shot | Complete 10.73 Ten thousand words | 855 Recommended | 5203 clicks
Something is rotten under the leaves of the forest. For Hou Hanshin, his village on the forest's edge trembles as it feels the cold grip of an invisible threat closing in. For Sofi, one of the Fox Spirits assigned to watch over this small slice of Earth, the trees and streams represent more than just her duty to the Heavens. They are a part of the home she shares with her sisters. Alone, they each set out to pick their way through the undergrowth, and together they plunge into an unknown evil.
Latest Updates Final Chapter | Updated at 2024-03-22 19:02
Chadadin | one_shot | Complete 26.10 Ten thousand words | 939 Recommended | 6232 clicks
I thought starting college would be a good opportunity for a huge step up in my personal life and it was but not the way I expected it. It turns out that I'm a Red Dragon which makes me infamous and despised in the magic world, even by other Red Dragons. It doesn't matter what comes my way, because I'll completely dominate it. I will become a Dragon King.
Latest Updates Chapter 15 | END | Updated at 2024-03-22 19:01
IllyasArt | romance | Complete 72.31 Ten thousand words | 964 Recommended | 5380 clicks
What does an attractive reincarnated person do after they regain only a portion of their memories? First off, Kill monsters and bandits and have a little too much fun leveling various skills. Then maybe save beautiful women and possibly make a harem? Good? Evil? Can I eat it? Is it tasty? Illya: "Who cares! It doesn't matter as long as it is fun!" Join Illya on her "fun" slaughter-filled multi-dimensional adventure! This novel is finished, and you can purchase it physically and digitaly on Amazon, digitally on various sites here, or you can also donate $10 or to me on Patreon.
Latest Updates Chapter 26: Sakura's Bloom. (End) | Updated at 2024-03-22 18:51
Jaycendus | mystery | Complete 73.00 Ten thousand words | 193 Recommended | 9471 clicks
A daring heist to steal the Sun seems impossible. . . but Caden betrays the Order of the Crown and joins a thieving crew to avenge his sister's death. Now he must steal from the knights, attend meetings with those who want him dead, and break into the palace to erase the blood-red clouds above and bring back the Sun. . .
Latest Updates Epilogue: A Voyage into the Future | Updated at 2024-03-22 18:38
Adam Hayche | mystery | Complete 3.54 Ten thousand words | 265 Recommended | 9529 clicks
A crow mage wakes up from a nightmare. They are expecting to have an average day. By the end of it, they will wish they had stayed asleep.
Latest Updates Murder at the Tower v2 | Updated at 2024-03-22 18:34
