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The goddess I Serve Hates Her Life

Felix passed the trials, earned a place among the divine, and expected his life to finally get easier. Then he met Jessica. She’s a goddess who hates her job, despises her responsibilities, and somehow makes being divine look like the worst career choice in existence. Unfortunately for Felix, she’s his new boss. He wanted to serve the heavens. He didn’t expect to babysit a goddess.

Jake501 · Action · 6 ch

The Great Mage Above the World

I failed to save the world. And ever since then, I’ve been living in a forgotten corner of it. It’s been a long time... Now, the world has changed - and I have no idea what awaits me beyond this place. I am Rowan. I have crossed the boundaries of mortality, magic, and existence. I have witnessed the end of a world and survived what should have been the end of me. But surviving the end is not the same as finding a reason to keep going. The world has moved on. Now, it is time to discover what comes next.

FLASHY · Fantasy · 47 ch

The Unknowns of Othala

I know what you are thinking. Seriously, ANOTHER WEREWOLF love story!? Now before you trash this on a "Do-not-even-bother" list, read this description. It is not just a werewolf story. This is a story of a lone female werewolf who thought she could live her life in Northern Ireland unbothered by others, living every day either working or watching her Wheel of Fortune on the boxed television. Until one day, a handsome radio host with lots of tattoos crashed into her life like a bulldozer. Her bachelorette lifestyle in peril now that she has a pretty man following her around like a second shadow. Will she fall victim to her primal desires? Or stay alone forever? And is he a Sith Lord? He's not, but he could be anything else!?

Mic_Mac_Roni · Comedy · 8 ch

AXIOM: The Chaotic World of Magic

Hello there. My name is Adam Foster, and if you are reading this, I would like to ask you a question. Have you ever wished that you could have powers or the ability to do magic? IF yes, then I'm sorry to break it to you, expectation and reality are two different things. In my world, having superpowers means you are cooked, literally. Not only do you have to survive against the literal spawns of chaos themselves, even your own power wants to kill you. Not to talk about the politics and the predators lurking around. If you are not convinced, then follow me as I prove to you why you should think carefully about your life choices. Anyways, join me as I journey through this chaotic world of magic...see what I did there?... JUST READ THE DAMN BOOK.

Nonchalant_Biker · Shounen · 2 ch

Ayame Kessho: The Legend of Crystal Iris

Group of non-human strangers wants to find crystal iris which makes dreams come true. Magic, dragons, elves, mermaids, other magical species and almost everyone isn't straight. That's it, that's the plot. Oh, and there is d r a m a . A lot of drama. _________ Cover and other arts by Kann ("Aoihito", "The Middle of Nowhere") Updates: Mondays and Thursdays

adawinry · Fantasy · 10 ch

Memoirs of William Harfeld

Memoirs of William Harfelld covers nearly the whole span of his life, his perspective on the many wars that plagued Caldonia and its people. From the war for Ashthrone to the claim on Gallenor, from the Thorne Rebellion to the third Marek Rebellion and the bloody civil war. A tale of those times when Caldonia could be discribed by few words and few words alone. "Caldonia, the burning land."

TheNoGod · Fantasy · 5 ch

Wisps of Humanity

Nine billion souls. Every species on Earth. One final, desperate Hail Mary. For three decades, an AI has tried to engineer a peaceful coexistence between humanity and Earth after preventing a human-caused extinction level event. Put into stasis, humans have all been living in a simulation. Every single test failed, poisoned by human greed, class warfare, and systemic exploitation. Now, the AI is pulling the plug, locking each of the remaining population into an interspecies territorial death game. Clark didn't ask to be drafted into the swarm, but it was another Monday morning to him. He had just finished his internship, only to find himself trapped inside a supermega world in a cyberpunk insect hive where basic survival requires mindless work and resisting mind-control broadcasts. He realizes quickly that the only way out is up, but three queen bees with some very human tendencies stand in his way to get to the top. To keep himself from becoming a plaything or worse, Clark needs to use all three of his now-separated brains to survive. After finding Aria, a reserve queen forced to work as a regular worker, and her two dysfunctional sisters, together they must build a plan in secret, and collect more allies. They have three months before the first Territorial Expansion of their shard happens, and they need to take down the three queens before the time runs out!  Welcome to the hive. Try not to die on your first coffee break. {P.S. There is no sex described or anything like that. All scenes fade to black. Also, Art of cover was done with Midjourney because I am poor. If the book does good, I will pay for a cover.} In this book, you will find: 1. BEES! Bees and honey are a huge theme in this book, so there will be tons of fantasy varieties made from plants from earth, modified versions, and a few fantasy ones! 2. Animal accurate traits converted into human-sized interactions. This will lead to some very strange things!(Not all will be perfect, but I will do my best) 3. Swearing. There is a bit of cursing, but I try not to drown the book in it. 4. All kinds of humor in the book, but mostly cynical. 5. Harem. Yes there will be a harem, but it is very slowly and naturally built, but more like Release That Witch, where he only has one romantic relationship. 6. Grimdark. While there is a lot of humor, the book still has death and misery, but anything uncomfortable is glossed over. Humans are like the shades of colors in rainbows, and not all are bright. 7. System Menus. There are some, but I don’t use stat pages, and try to use them sparingly or gloss over things that aren’t important and just explain quickly in narration. My system is a bit different than most, but similar in the ways that count. 8. Pop-Culture YOU TO DEATH! Lol, I love pop-culture! So, unlike my book, Epic of Bees, you won’t find many puns, but there will be a ton of references to pop-culture, mythology, Canadian terms, and real world stuff! 9. Romance. There will be some romance, and emotional scene through character building of each of the character since the are all so dysfunctional.  10. Fighting vs Negotiating. There will be lots fighting, epic battles, and wars, but it is very slow at first. Most of the first book is building a team to get ready to challenge the queens, so expect a lot of interaction and world building at the start.

Magic · Litrpg · 44 ch

Veil of Ashes

Veil of Ashes is a slow-burn, character-driven novel about survival, growth, and found family in a world rebuilt from ruins. When strangers arrive, Jo must navigate the fragile line between trust and danger, all while learning to love herself in a place that often feels unloving. Every choice carries the weight of life or death. This is a tale of resilience and connection — of fighting to reclaim hope and rebuild a life worth living. For mature readers: adult themes, strong language, and open-door romance.

Mattie Caird · Sci Fi · 12 ch

When you wish upon a portrait

The recreation of an old project for college, where I wrote a sort of sequel to The Picture of Dorian Gray, exploring what happened to the painting after his death.

Aims_the_sloth · Supernatural · 1 ch

I Reincarnated As An Elf

Brenda had her future planned. At seventeen, she was already an award-winning pianist with dreams of becoming a professional musician. Then a building collapsed on her. She died. When she opens her eyes, she's no longer on Earth. She's an elf named Averly—a legendary warrior who is supposed to be one of the most powerful people in the kingdom of Elveria. There's just one problem. Brenda doesn't know how to use magic. Now, with thousands of elves expecting their legendary commander to lead them into battle, Brenda must survive a world she knows nothing about while pretending to be someone she isn't. But when she discovers that magic can be understood through the same rhythm, timing, and expression she learned from playing the piano, her new life begins to change. And as she uncovers the truth about the conflict between elves and humans, Brenda begins to suspect that her reincarnation wasn't an accident. She was given a second life. The question is—why?

Jenny301 · Action · 7 ch

Journey To Become God

Bhuvan, who grew up on Earth, completely unaware of his mysterious origins. His ordinary life is shattered when a sudden and inexplicable phenomenon transports him, along with more than 54 other people from Earth, into a brutal and unknown world. Separated from his friends during an encounter with powerful creatures and mysterious warriors, Bhuvan falls from a mountain and is eventually rescued by the people of Elarin Village, a small village surrounded by dangerous forests. While recovering, he discovers that this world is completely different from Earth. Most people possess extraordinary abilities, including the ability to fly, while strength determines status, survival, and lifespan. As an ordinary human from Earth, Bhuvan starts at the absolute bottom. Everything changes when he learns that he was actually born in this world and that his family is still alive somewhere. Determined to uncover his origins and find his missing friends, Bhuvan must overcome his weak physique, lack of knowledge, unfamiliarity with the world's powers, and the dangers surrounding the whole world. As Bhuvan grows stronger, he uncovers secrets about his birth, his family, the people who summoned the Earthlings, and the mysterious forces connected to Heaven. And that the world itself is approaching destruction because of a terrifying cosmic cycle. The truth behind many other secrets about this new World, and Bhuvan's own existence are all connected to a much larger conflict. What begins as a journey to find his friends, discover his family, and understand his identity eventually becomes a struggle for the survival of the entire world and a journey toward becoming someone capable of standing among the strongest beings in the universe.

Bhuvan.k · Adventure · 5 ch

Using Anomalies to Survive in Another World

Ethan Aster is suddenly transported to another world. A modern Earth except he has to deal with monsters, dungeons, and opposing hunters. Now, he has to survive on this earth and either fight hard to go back or stay and just live in this one.

Insanegooseman · Litrpg · 4 ch

UFA: I Am Mechanical Species

A moment when eight billion souls, once human, were instantly transported across countless universes. Each person is reborn into a completely unique form, chosen by a powerful, higher-dimensional being for an ultimate challenge: to survive, evolve, and rise as the Master of All Universes. This is the incredible journey of Keon. Once a brilliant human mind, he now finds himself as a rusty, one-inch repair bot, stranded in a forgotten cave beneath a vast, desolate wasteland. He's a mechanic without tools, a warrior without weapons, a king trapped in the body of an insect.

Veylon · Sci Fi · 63 ch

What You Said

Leo's biggest problem is the secret being kept from him that could change everything. And what does his stepfather Ryan have to do with this, or his mom Holly? Five years ago Leo's DNA was reprogrammed, and it wiped the slate clean. There's more to Leo than Brooklyn knows. And even more to Leo than he knows - about himself.

Tate · Drama · 21 ch

Yubiwa: The Wanderers in Frozen Time

Tansetsuki Yuume just wanted to revive his older brother, sister-in-law and little niece. He didn't know that he would have to save one more person. And why this person had suddenly become so important to him? _________ Cover and other arts by Kann ("Aoihito", "The Middle of Nowhere") Updates: Sundays

adawinry · Urban Fantasy · 5 ch

A Tale of Seven Villains and a Jerboa

Tags #Mature #Villain-centered dark epic fantasy #High-fantasy #Secondary-world-fantasy #Rival Kingdoms #Supernatural #Bromance #Angst #Found-family #Action* * * On his way home to the Empire of Arkosia, Vermon, son of Uthus, causes trouble in the central mountains of the Empamalangon Kingdom when he burns an ancient temple and enslaves a sick young man discovered hiding within its secret underground chamber after a fierce confrontation between them. As time passes, Vermon realises that Orb, his new slave, is no ordinary man. Behind his frail appearance lies an astonishingly blood-stained history and secrets far more dangerous than Vermon could have imagined. Their meeting was destined to unearth a past Vermon had forgotten entirely and set in motion a chain of events that would draw him together with five other villains, all bound by the same desperate longing: to have a family. * *

Lazarus · Fantasy · 6 ch

Stuck as a Dark Dragon Goddess

Yesterday, twenty-six-year-old Megumi Furukawa had the worst day of her life. Now she has awakened into a mysterious world, one filled with a menagerie of magical creatures hailing her as their Dark Goddess. Even stranger, she’s become an enormous dragon, imbued with power and abilities befitting her divine station. Too bad she can’t seem to use them for herself. She can’t even leave the cave temple she supposedly rules. The details in her mind are sketchy and muddled with memories not her own. Megumi knows her twin brother Hikaru is somehow at fault. He’s the key to her returning home. And he’s nowhere to be found. Updates Sundays at noon PST Author’s note 10-04-26: Welcome to my weekly serialized novel! Please leave comments with your responses after reading. The amazing cover art is hand drawn and painted by JWABeasley. Isn't it fabulous? Go check out his webcomic Etherwood, available on webtoon and comicfury.

SmilingWorg · Shoujo · 6 ch

Lunar Legacy

Celvian was born into House Solmar of the Sun Clan, destined for divine glory. Instead, the Moon Goddess marked him - a blessing that became a curse in a world where her power is considered worthless. Stripped of everything he once was, Cel must survive in a world threatened by rift-creatures, where only Chosen Ones blessed by Gods stand between humanity and extinction. The Moon Goddess chose him for reasons beyond understanding. Whether that choice will forge him into a savior or twist him into something far more dangerous depends on how much of himself he is willing to give up.

Celastos · Fantasy · 46 ch

The Reincarnation of a Mage

In a world where power determines destiny, magic follows laws that have remained unquestioned for thousands of years. But what if those laws reveal only a fraction of the truth? Beyond forgotten wars, divided worlds, and secrets never meant to be uncovered, a hidden truth lies waiting—one capable of shattering everything the world believes. Sometimes, the most dangerous power isn't the magic you possess, but the knowledge you were never meant to discover. And some truths cannot be buried, even by death.

The_lite · Fantasy · 5 ch

Heart of the Wilderness

Phoenix, the deathless flame that rises from its ashes. Dragon, the sovereign of heaven and earth. Qilin, the sacred beast that walks between fortune and calamity. In a cursed world where the wilderness devours the weak and the Heavenly Dao have no mercy, an old ruthless failed man with the heart of a magician sets his journey against fate itself. With strong will and a forbidden path of beast cultivation, he shall tame the wilderness, defy the heavens, and reach immortality. From mere mortal to the peak of the Immortal Dao… this is the journey of a man who refuses to remain as a failure again. Even the heavens shall bow before the Heart of the Wilderness.

AbyssKid · Eastern Fantasy · 52 ch