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Author's World [Transmigration, Magic, Author in His Own Novel]

I was just your average author, who struck gold during the pandemic with the debut of my novel "Fever War". But I made a mistake! "I made a bet." Dropped into a withering dystopia. A reimagined version of Earth after COVID-19, where some patients began gaining supernatural powers and magic. The future of humanity had changed forever. Wars were fought not solely with military technology, but supernatural soldiers fighting against each other. And then they came, aliens from the other world. And they were far better at using magic than all of humanity. War against aliens was not as simple as it seemed. Governments, secret cults, & ancient families all want one thing—Control. But I will control my own fate, I will ▮▮▮▮ this place and ▮▮▮▮. How? Because I wrote this story—I am this World's Author. --- What to expect: - No OP protagonist. As it takes time and training to become strong together with a very unique power system. This is the author falling into his novel trope, but with a twist. - No Harem, set in a futuristic 22nd century Earth filled with advanced technology and magic. - The beginning is slow as I am still developing my writing style. I am power-system enthusiast (Not LITRPG, but hard and logical magic system) kind of an author. So, please bear with me. --- This story is also available on RoyalRoad, ScribbleHub and Webnovel.

47th_DemiGod · Urban Fantasy · 20 ch

A Million Lifetimes to Say Goodbye

A million deaths. A million worlds. One million years too late. Alex was the Dragonslayer—until his final, catastrophic duel against the Godslayer ended in mutual destruction. Desperate to return home, Alex triggered an incomplete reincarnation formula. Instead of a simple rebirth, his soul was shattered across the multiverse. He died a million times across a million different realities: as a cultivator, a warlord, a beggar, and a beast. With every death, his combat instincts sharpened, his martial reflexes deepened, and his obsession grew. Now, on his millionth rebirth, the formula finally spits him back where it all began—his original home world. There are only two problems: 1. A freak incident as an infant locked away the active memories of his past lives, leaving only instinct, muscle memory, and an unyielding drive for power. 2. One million years have passed since he fell. Starting from the absolute bottom at Tier 0, Alex must take up twin blades and flame once more. He doesn't care about saving the world or playing the hero. He is climbing back to the pinnacle of power to settle an ancient score with the Godslayer—and find the soul of the woman he left behind. What to Expect: Progression: Tier 0 to Tier 6 progression system with earned, tactical growth (Dual Blades & Fire Magic). Protagonist: Reincarnated veteran with dormant instincts; driven, practical, and selfish when necessary. Pacing: Weak-to-Strong arc. No instant god-mode—every tier is hard-won. Themes: Intense rivalries, martial mastery, and a slow-burn epic mystery spanning a million years. Romance / Harem: Slow-burn Single Love Interest. No Harem. Release Schedule: 3 Chapters / Week

StrangeCalculator · Action · 23 ch

A Wayfarer's Pilgrimage to Extraterrestrial Lands: 0

Disclaimer: This is a collection of short stories. Each stories are not related to each other. "We meet again, Zun." What was left of a bustling civilization from a distant star was a note from the underground. As its heavenly body curled inward, not even a trace of its existence was left. But the story of the wayfarer, has only begun.

Zenostromz · Sci Fi · 7 ch

My Roommate Is The Antichrist

Everyone has a beginning, even the most hated person yet to be revealed in human history... The Antichrist attends your school, so what? At Saint Laststone Boarding School, life is filled with friendship, faith, comedy, chaos, and things that probably shouldn't exist. What could possibly go wrong?

TimGerrardo · Horror · 4 ch

Starting over from the Beginning

(Book 2 of the Controlling trilogy Series) Since the moment her mother would speak of the tales of a prince rescuing the princess from an impending danger to then live with her happily ever after, Cherry had dreamed and wished for her own prince charming on the white horse. Her dreams got even more deluded growing up watching Korean dramas and animes. She believed with her whole heart in the concept of finding her destined partner. Years passed, and she had finally found him, her own prince charming, her soulmate, and even got married to him. But what if one dreadful day had caused her to lose her memories concerning her prince charming, where she now has to get to know him all over again, trying to gather the lost pieces to fill the gaping hole in her mind? Her handsome husband had been patient throughout her memory loss, spoiling and loving her. He was flawless and Cherry was sure that her husband was the one for her. But why does his touch make her skin crawl? Why does his smile seem more deceitful with each passing day? The lost puzzle pieces that had begun to put themselves together formed the truth and left Cherry with a tough choice. Will ignorance become a bliss or will her happily ever after come crashing down? ******************************************************************************************** This story can also be read on Inkitt, Scribblehub and Webnovel

TheGhostWriter · Romance · 44 ch

Kingdom Revival

‎ ‎What would you do if, in one day, you lost everything? ‎ ‎And if that pain didn't fade but followed you for years, buried deep in your chest, shaping every choice you made? ‎ ‎That is the question knigdom revival asks. ‎ ‎Andrie and Audrie are the heirs of Ostren, a once-great kingdom now crumbling under the iron grip of the Javeel Empire. They carry the same wound the same breath of grief and fire in their hearts but they express it in completely different ways. ‎ ‎Andrie, the quiet twin, drowns in guilt and self-hatred. He blames himself for everything, certain that his fear made him weak, that his weakness cost him all he loved. He hides behind a merchant's life, learning to trade and survive, but the past never truly lets him go. ‎ ‎Audrie, the fierce twin, burns with a different fire. She channels her pain into violence and vengeance, becoming something she never thought she would become, risking her own life and her own humanity. ‎ ‎Tone and Style: ‎ ‎The novel blends brutal dark fantasy with warm, intimate character moments. It does not shy away from the horrors of war, violence, and trauma, but it also lingers on quiet scenes of healing, laughter, and love. ‎ ‎Expect: ‎ ‎· Emotionally charged, character-driven storytelling ‎· Heartfelt dialogue and deep relationships ‎· Vivid, high-stakes action sequences ‎· A richly built world with multiple cultures and histories ‎ ‎For Readers Who Enjoy: ‎ ‎· Sibling bonds and found family ‎· Dark fantasy with emotional weight ‎· Redemption arcs and trauma recovery ‎· Morally complex heroes and villains ‎· Stories that make you cry before they make you cheer ‎

Ajiji_Ajiji · Fantasy · 23 ch

Apotheosis of the fallen god

At the absolute peak of his divine ascension, Ivan Dovisky stood on the brink of becoming a god. But at the critical moment of his apotheosis, a mysterious entity intervened, shattering the ritual. Stripped of his divine power, Ivan was cast down—regressing back in time to when he was young and weak. He awakens on Earth, his long-lost homeland. But this is no peaceful realm. Earth has been transformed into a cutthroat battleground for "Players"—humans bound to a mysterious System that grants them superhuman abilities and powers. At the center of it all stands the White Tower, a colossal structure where Players must conquer floor after floor to earn experience, level up, and transcend mortality. Now, armed with the knowledge of a fallen god and trapped in a mortal body, Ivan must climb the tower to reclaim his lost power—and uncover the truth behind the entity that destroyed him.

Speyvenareble · Apocalypse · 2 ch

Arcana Divinity

Demigods. Knights. Assassins. Sorcerers. Superhumans. Hundreds of teenagers from different backgrounds are dragged into the Land Between, where deadly monsters and even deadlier humans force them into a bloody struggle for survival. Among them is a frail orphan who has no combat training, powerful lineage, or preparation for the horrors awaiting him. He never expected much from life, but he certainly never expected to be chosen by the Fate Spell and branded as one of the Heroes. But hidden within his past is a truth even he doesn’t know: he is the last child of a forgotten goddess. The divine abilities awakened within him could be his only chance of surviving the ruined lands, but every blessing comes with a curse. As the truth of his birth begins to surface, the boy must survive monsters, rival Heroes, and the darkness within his own divine inheritance. Author's note: This is a story of fantasy and fiction, events or names used have no relation to the real world.

LateNightAtThree · Fantasy · 9 ch

Ruined Realms

Separated by time, dimensions, and Eldritch horrors, fated survivors of cosmic suffering and endless warfare are trapped in their own hells. their paths will converge trying to break their cursed Fate. On Earth 2080, N032, a soldier stands as a lone survivor following the devastation of World War 3. His reality descends further into an apocalyptic hell when he is swarmed by Eldritch Abyss horrors battling them for thousands of years. Across the margins of dimensional tragedies, Anna, the Celestial Regressor, endures her own endless torment in the Celestial Realm. She is trapped in a cycle of 41 regressions of apocalyptic eldritch Hell. They must survive. And one day, their paths will merge into a journey filled with Tragedy as they face the very hell ,sins , regret and traumas of their cursed fate trying to break free from it.

ZaAuthor · Fantasy · 1 ch

Journey of the Poison Sovereign

The Rushu village once existed peacefully, in the valley of the wailing phantoms. But one day, they were unannouncedly attacked. By a force unknown and immune to their poison arts. In the midst of this one-sided massacre, a singular boy survived and was saved by his lone ambition of exploration that had led him far from his village. And far too late back. Alone, and standing on the slope if the hill that bordered his village to the left. Only two things remained between the boy and air itself. Despair. And a deep longing for revenge!

Gyrr0Glyph1c · Adventure · 4 ch

Dark in the Dollhouse

In a time under the reign of the 8th King of Anarchy, this story unfolds. Yuliana blazed as her whole body was engulfed in flames. With just a withering mind left, her final option was to force her own death. So she attempts to end her life in an ultimate act of jumping off, only to get caught by a suited and eccentric dollmaker. Evander, who wields a mystical power known as Artistry, finds her fate to be an amusing one and decides to revive her from the clutches of death. Using the Codex of Life, he builds her a new body and identity, allowing her to have a fresh start at life. But the past still lingers. The flames that once burned her, and the mysterious Supreme Oracle rooted deep within her, Yuliana's fate is not yet resolved. She must deduce it, the reason that put her into such a predicament in the first place. Thus begins the tale of Evander and Yuliana, the dollmaker and his doll, the burning girl and her 'saviour'. To what end will they see their fate? What to expect: •🧠🔍 A brain churning mystery that makes the reader think and a plot that keeps on expanding. •🧐🎭 Thoughtful and expressive characters with complex emotions and actions. •🌍📜 A rich world with a long standing history and lore, spanning across 8 Anarchy Eras. •🩸🔪 A dark fantasy with intense imagery and a prose that doesn't cut in the descriptions. •🔮📖 A complex power system known as Artistry which revolves around using ichor to draw archaic sigils in the mind.

Haspberry · Fantasy · 41 ch

Fame, Glamor, and Control [Short Story]|Anchor Towns Tales #0.5

Every villain sees themselves as a hero in their story, a “good” guy. While Roxanna Bach and Mark Kestrel have selfish intentions, they are willing to do anything to maintain success in the music industry. Working in the secret underground world of mythical Hollywood has its perks, but recruiting new members of a Supernatural Supremacist cult and amateur rising stars is never an easy task for them. Will their successful track come to an end? [COMPLETED][Pre-Sequel short stories taken place before the events of The Melodies of Secrets.]

Nellie V. Parkinson · Fantasy · 10 ch

The Fury Flame

Erathea is a vast world filled with magic, piracy, and more. In this world there are an array selection of characters with the main focus being Rhea Nox and Captain Connor. Rhea Nox is a wild woman who is trying to find a place in this world. How can she when the society she faces treats her race as nothing better than slaves? Not only that but a religion that sees her powers as blasphemous. Finding her true new home will be harder than she predicts, with a trail full of grief and rage laid before her. Connor is a pirate captain of the renowned Nightmare Maiden. He has a secret behind his copper eyes and a goal that can very well end his life. A man reaching for the deepest of watery caverns to the highest points of mountains. A man that is a great tactician but fails to see what is the most important. Will it be too late for him by the time he notices what's at stake? Their paths will cross as ordained, the question is will they be able to crawl out before they get swallowed up by Erathea?

Mic_Mac_Roni · Romance · 35 ch

Insomia

After years of torment and regret: Kino, the unblessed priest, came back to a certain place after it changed his life.

Zenostromz · Horror · 1 ch

Damn Reincarnation: Ashes of Glory

The demonkings are no more alive and destruction had finally come to an end. ‎‎‎After countless battles— Eugene Lionheart finally fulfilled his purpose to kill every demon king and saved the world from ruin but ending doesn't seems satisfactory. ‎‎Beyond the ashes of war, a new fate begins As ancient scars slowly reopened the world and Eugene discovers that true of source of destruction wasn't the demon king themselves. But the outer entities lurking beyond reality. ‎‎Amid this growing darkness stands Noir Giabella. The woman who tied to Eugene by a curse neither of them can escape. One carries the light, other walks besides in darkness, yet together they become guardians chosen to watch over the world after fall of the demon kings. ‎‎But some fates are cruel. No matter how deeply they love each other they can't be able to together because of their fate prevents them.

TwilightGod · Action · 9 ch

Pokémon: The Surgeon Anthony

He is a scientist. He is a breeder. And ultimately, he is a trainer. Anthony of the Kanto Region has arrived, ready to cause storms in the world of pokemon

Baldsan · Adventure · 13 ch

SPACE: I Can Summon Players From Earth!

Luis wakes up aboard an interstellar colony ship, suddenly bound to the Best Commander System. When he complains he has no crew, the system reveals he can summon players from Earth. Eager to begin, Luis is told he must first reach the command center to take control and that the ship is already overrun by swarms of deadly alien insects. His command journey starts with a fight for survival.

JJA_Lightzero · Sci Fi · 31 ch

The Dreaded Knight and the Lost Princess

Hello everyone, My name is Cedric Gul, and Im here to tell you the story of a Dreaded Knight and how he looked for a Lost Princess. "Again." "What- what do you mean again? This is even more than enough the fuck you mean 'again'." "....Its not compelling enough-" "Shuuush, I'll be the one to decide that thank you." "...." Now then, readers and readies, why won't you join me? For one heck of a story. "Readies... isn't a-" "Why are you even looking at my journal?"

Lord of Ink · Fantasy · 2 ch

SKY SHARD: The Awakened's Final Destination

* 3 Chapters will be uploaded in a week- Mon/ Wed/ Fri. Growing up as an orphan in the small village of Briarhold, Kael spends his days doing whatever he can to survive in a land where monsters roam beyond the village walls. However, even he never expected to Awaken as an Essence user—one of the few people gifted with supernatural powers. Unbeknownst to Kael, his Awakening has disrupted the balance of Thornveil. Soon, he finds himself facing terrible monsters—and other Awakened—in a deadly struggle for survival. What's worse, somewhere beyond the world Kael knows, something waits above the clouds. He doesn't know what awaits him there. And he certainly doesn't know that his Awakening may be the beginning of something far greater than anyone in Thornveil could imagine. His journey has only just begun... Follow Kael on his journey.

Me_Meet · Fantasy · 9 ch