After waiting till dark fall to run the gauntlet of a bandit camp along the road, Brian, Amos, Khan and Carl set there plan in motion. With Brian flying in to set fire to the leaders tent and other mayhem, Carl drives the wagon, now invisible along the road in a mad dash to get past the bandits as A...

This story is a tale classic in its tragedy, about the foibles of Man and how he destroys the things he loves, all to prove himself superior over the Universe. In a quest to defeat Hilter during Wold War II, Winston Churchill and Franklin Deleanor Roosevelt barter with a race of serpents who come fr...

An aspiring medical doctor loses his life in a terrorist attack and wakes up in the body of young prince on a bloody battlefield in a new world. In a world of magick, where giant monsters abound and humans are one of many races vying for dominance, he will to have adapt to his new identity and slowl...

This book is about a group of Autistic and Neurodivergent characters being held in a government compound/ prison and treated like animals. They, unbeknownst to society, are actually the only ones able to communicate with certain aliens. They avert a crisis after a misunderstanding leaves the aliens ...

Stopping at Stonequarry for the night, a trio of performers find themselves surrounded by the living dead, risen from the ground to cause panic, mayhem and chaos on the unaware village.  Suddenly thrust unexpectedly into action to save not only themselves but also the town they soon end the horror a...

[Contestant in RR January Magazine Contest] Uncharted territory, a beautiful island in the middle of the seas, radiating with lush plant life. It was the ideal destination for eight adventurers, gathered from various places to explore the unknown. A seeming paradise concealed by the gods, shining wi...

A short story. Involves the main character tragically suffering her terrible fate. Is very well-written, although there may be some small errors. Has one chapter....

There are towering buildings that each of us lives. The Chair is everything. It makes us happy, entertains us, and helps us navigate the complexities of this world....

When Edgar Smith wakes up to a giant destroying his barn and raiding his livestock he wishes he could say he’s surprised. The Great Depression has left folk, big and small, destitute and struggling to get by. But instead of calling in the army maybe there’s a better way to deal with the giant that c...

Short story inspired by a few bits of Irish mythology. A young woman upset with the life society has forced her into reflects on the impact of the folkloric Merrow in that life....

a strange box that holds a mysterious power over those who possess it....

Characters:   Michael: the nerdy high school student; also, the main character. Blake: the popular girl from school, who develops a crush on Michael. Nellie & Charlie: Michael’s good friends. Miley & Emily: Blake’s friends. Plot Summary: Beauty meets Brains. Beauty likes Brains. But does Brains fee...

Characters:   Demi: 19 years old. The main character. Joe: Age 18. Demi’s best friend. Also has a little crush on her. Selena: Age 17. Demi’s sweet best friend. David: Age 19. Demi’s brother-like best friend. Miley: Age 18. Demi’s rebel-like friend who’s not afraid to speak her mind.   Romantic Inte...

The town of Cienmiedos requests assistance from the AWW. A level three Incant is promptly dispatched. The horror she finds in this podunk town might just be beyond her pay grade. This short story is complete. Set in the Incant world with other stories in this setting likely coming soon. Same Book Ba...

Official page for the [Royal Road Community Magazine] Contest, with the prompt "And then the sun went out".  This page includes the first chapters of all entries submitted for the January 2022 Edition. Further information can be found at: https://www.royalroad.com/forums/thread/114941...

Wake up, take a shit, wash my hands, brush my teeth.  I hear a voice from the corner of the room. "Why not kill someone?"...

Report #284: The Day the Sun Blinked A journal recovered from the fallen city of Aethos detailing the eventual downfall of the city by the hands of an as of now, unknown force....

Roberto's life was perfect. He possessed everything that a man wants, that is, a perfect family, lots of money, good health and a good-looking face. One day when he takes his family out for a picnic, his life changes. Thanks to Poppy for the cover. Thanks to Sayori, Melanie, Aspire, Reaper, Allie, ...

I've always loved playing games, I played them so much that the world bend to my will and allowed me to play them for eternity. Please don't be afraid I was human once let me tell you the tales of old times where everything was convoluted mess. The tale of my life and how I became Computerman. Cove...

When you close your eyes, what do you see?  Follow yourself as you and sir Darkness watch a movie about a girl whose life was lonely and  jealous.  ---------- This is an experimental(ish) short story, and also the first piece of fiction I've written on my own....