Cliche. Another monster progression story. That was probably what you thought when you read the title of my story. And, I can't lie, for the most part, it probably is. But, what else am I supposed to do when I've been thrusted into a world that could kill me in an instant? There's nothing to do but ...

Eighteen-year-old Iruka Huro has just left the orphanage. His first steps were to find a new job. He finds it in a villa in the woods outside the town. But what awaits him? What adventures will this ordinary young man without a family have? Please sit back and be drawn into my story. :)...

To Velos Rendhal, a sacrifice must be earned in full. The Slayers Division is a guild where slayers dedicate themselves to preserving the balance of nature and protecting humanity from monstrous threats, and Velos is one such aspirant. As Velos ascends through the ranks of the Division, he assembles...

What happens when the sun goes down? What happens when the wick burns out or the lamp runs out of oil? Easy. Darkness falls. Since the beginning of time darkness has been at the edge of every conscious thought, mortal and immortal alike; the proverbial end to all that is right and good. But what if ...

Tokyo. City of neon lights, bustling crowds, and… zombies? For shy Matsui, high school drama is nothing compared to a sky-splitting vortex unleashing a flesh-eating nightmare. Suddenly, she's fighting for survival alongside her bully, Reira, and an American transfer student, Jayla. Their unlikely a...

When people experience grief, they look at themselves and see inadequacy. One young man saw true agony when his friend died trying to keep the boundary between the mundane and supernatural protected. Living only for fury. To repay this ‘gift’ that had been given to him. But what happened after achie...

THE NORTHERN KING(ONE): winter games This story is about: Ivo and Fort, two individuals who merged into one, were reincarnated into his favorite book as the miserable main character. Born as a bastard son of the king's affair with a snow crawler, Ivo was destined to die for the sake of peace and hi...

Three years after the dissaperence of Rose's father and the loss of her voice and memories she had stapled together something resembling her old life until she was introduced to a world of actual magic existing between the cracks of her city. Forced to come to terms quickly with her new reality or r...

A retelling of Mary Poppins in the style of "Wicked" and the recent Sherlock Holmes movie. The iconic nanny isn't exactly the "practically perfect in every way" woman she appears to be. The story is told from Bert's perspective, from when he first met Mary Poppins as a child, and as he searches for ...

Only girls can become Magical Girls. That was something Rin heard all his life. And it made sense, they were called Magical Girls after all. And yet everyday he dreamed he could be one, a hero of justice fighting against the Unfeeling threat with magic and cuteness.   He never expected his dream wou...

Promises are forever. I search for you in an endless sea or your refractions. Together we are whole....

Varia By Rafael Croswell *Content Warning: I’ve reached a point in the story where I use stronger language, so I’ve updated the content advisory to reflect that. I also like to be transparent with my writing process—as such I do use AI to help check grammar, punctuation, and other technical details,...

In a world where magical abilities are unlocked on one's 20th birthday, Rowan's life is forever changed when they discover their extraordinary gift. As they navigate the thrills and mysteries of their new reality, Rowan must confront the unknown potential within themself and the world around them....

After centuries of being a feared dark lord, he decided he'd had enough. Faking his own death, he moves to a remote village under the guise of a simple gardener. His plan? To live a quiet, peaceful life, free from all the pressures of villainy. But the villagers are nosy, old minions refuse to let g...

I’m Lucian Zephyr, though most people call me Luke—the brother of Jayden, the so-called “Hero of Toronto.” Yeah, that Jayden. I’m the Demon of Space, and trust me, things haven't exactly been a fairy tale since then. It’s been a year since the attack—the day Jayden’s house got pulverized, and he mov...

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An ongoing character study of Gotham's many disturbed residents that also serves as my definitive saga of Batman's life. There will be many references and outright retellings of some of Batman's most famous stories from the movies, comics, and animated shows....

Thirty-three years ago, the oppressed magekind rose up against their manaless rulers, toppling a monarchy that had kept them shackled for centuries. The Free Sorcerers Republic of Lestralla was born, a new regime promising equality and a brighter future for all. But under the charismatic Leader, Art...

Daniel thought he had it all figured out—the cold, the heat, the monsters. In his last life, he survived until the bitter end of a world gone mad, only to die betrayed by the people closest to him. His girlfriend. His cousin. A final knife to the heart... and a promise. If he got another chance, he’...

Bright Bottom is a town difficult to find if you're searching for it, but remarkably easy to stumble onto by accident. Folklore mixes with powers of wild chaos the townspeople have long given up on trying to make sense of. Kima Kinley is returning to the house they have spent many summer days at as ...