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Formerly Lost from Light and Changing Star of the Immortal Flame Clan find themselves on opposite ends of the Hadarac Desert in the soon-to-be war torn world of Alagaësia. Unaware of how or why they have been sent to this foreign realm, they must choose how they will navigate the new world, and suffer the natural consequences caused by their sudden arrival. They are capable of shaping the path of this world irrevocably, whether they try to or not... so what will they choose? To forge bonds, allies, and companionship with the foreign races? Perhaps rule them, better than their own naive, selfish, incompetent, and ultimately lacking leaders ever could? Will they lead them into war? Watch and wait? Pick sides, play two or three, maybe toss a couple things on the board just to watch the sparks fly? Negotiate treaties, establish new nations, destroy or enslave races and maybe even species... who knows? It's all fair game when you might as well be a deity. - - - *Spoilers for Shadow Slave if you have not read past Ch. 1868.* *Spoilers for The Inheritance Cycle if you have not completed the series.* This work of fiction has been created for fans of either or both series, and as such, will be written with the assumption that the original works have already been completed by my readers. Attempting to follow along without having read the original stories will be difficult for new readers to understand without the copious amounts of context, but I will do my best where I can. I urge you to go read both series if you haven't already. They are both fantastic. Enjoy.

In a world veiled in enigma. Ruled by distant gods and eldritch entities had its story set in stone. An ode began to form. It wasn't in the concept that flourish instantly. No, it is in the figure of a woman whose identity was that of an ordinary secretary working for an unincorporated company. Would you like to see a new perspective and begin to love the 'Original' once more? How far would you cross between the border of a canon and a fiction? "Lord of Mysteries: Goddess of Origin."

Eighteen years of an ordinary life. One awakening changed everything. When Novus Zeven discovers he is a Nexaris, his world is torn apart and replaced by something far greater. Taken to the Eclipsera Conclave, he enters a realm where power is earned through blood, sacrifice, and relentless Trials. Every challenge pushes him closer to greatness. Every mistake brings him closer to death. In a world where only the strong survive, Zeven must rise, evolve, and carve his own path... Or be forgotten by time itself.

“Science is the closest thing to Magic.” If that is true, then what we call Magic is nothing more than Science we have yet to understand. And if Science itself is merely a codification of wonder, then the boundary between the rational and the miraculous is far thinner than humanity dares admit. Between Scientific knowledge and Religious faith, between Culture and Superstition.  Humanity asked the question:  "When the laws of physics themselves bend under the weight of human will, are we practising sorcery or are we merely revealing deeper ontologies of reality?" Science provides method, proof, and structure.  Magic supplies mystery, awe, and possibility.  Together, they create a paradox. A world where equations are incantations, where quarks and sigils are written in the same language, where love and entropy obey the same law. As such. I posed the same question: "Are we merely revealing deeper layers of reality?" And the world answered: "Absque ulla dubitation" That is the Paradox of 'our' Universal Paradigm. . . . Say that again? P.S.A: Horrendously scientific. Referral to the equation list in the Auxiliary Chapters is a must. Hell, go pursue a PhD in Quantum Mechanics / Particle Physics to understand some of the shit I yap.

Pain. Suffering. Death. Rebirth. What do those words really mean? In this world, they are not metaphors—they are the foundation of existence. You fight. You die. You come back. Again and again, in a land where happy endings are rare and mercy is a myth. Most people would never wish to be reborn here. Too bad for me—I was. Before I died, I jokingly asked myself a question while staring at my computer: “If you were reborn, what world would you choose?” I wanted a world I knew. A world I could survive. So I chose Dark Souls—a game I had played endlessly. Except I typed Black instead of Dark. Then I died of a heart attack… and woke up in the worst possible answer to that question. This is the world of Black Souls. I know this place. I know its characters, its tragedies, its bad endings. At first, I thought that knowledge made me special. That I was the main character. That I could save everyone if I just played my cards right. I was wrong. This world doesn’t care how much you know. It doesn’t care how many times you die. But I will keep coming back anyway. No matter how many times I fall. No matter how many times I suffer. Even if it takes a hundred deaths… a thousand… a million— I will carve out a future where the people I love can smile. In a world built on despair, I will become the one stubborn ray of light that refuses to go out. --- MC: Ichirou Ship: Ichirou × Harem

An ordinary guy, first love, a happy family — Ray Evans had everything one could dream of. He created the "Crimson Devils" to protect those he held dear. But the world is cruel to those who try to hold onto happiness for too long. 237 chapters. 56 of them — about how paradise is built. And 181 — about how it burns. "Tragedy and the Birth of the Devil" is not just a revenge story. It's about the price a person pays when they refuse to give up, even when giving up is the only reasonable option. Welcome to a world where love is poison, family is a cult, and death is far from the worst ending. My name is Dea Evans. This is the story of the person who meant everything to me—my brother, Ray. It all began long before I was born, when he met a girl named Lily. Ray wasn't your typical hero: overweight, sick, with a black eye and a broken destiny. Lily wasn't looking for a prince either—she was just trying to survive after her parents' death and save her family. But together, they found what they were searching for: love, support, and hope. However, the world is cruel. Especially to those who dare to be happy. This story is about how something new rises from the ashes of tragedy. About how wounded souls find each other. And about how family isn't always those who share your blood. Sometimes, it's those who are willing to die for you.

Clumsy, chaotic, and endlessly enthusiastic, Park Ji-Ah lands her first job at an elite publishing company Hanryeon Tech—where she immediately collides with Ha-Joon Kim, the company’s cold, perfection-obsessed CEO. What begins as a daily war of nerves, paperwork, and personality clashes slowly turns into something neither of them planned: love. But loving a Kim is never simple. When Ha-Joon’s powerful family steps in, Ji-Ah is judged not for who she is, but for where she comes from. Labeled “unsuitable” because of her poor background, Ji-Ah becomes the center of a class-driven conflict that threatens both her relationship and Ha-Joon’s position. As tensions rise, chaos doubles when Ha-Joon’s other brother develops an interest in Ji-Ah’s sister, entangling the two families even further. Boundaries blur, loyalties are tested, and emotions collide, forcing Ji-Ah and Ha-Joon to decide whether love is worth standing against family expectations, societal pressure, and their own fears. In a world where perfection is demanded and mistakes are unforgiven, Ji-Ah must prove that sincerity, resilience, and a little chaos might be the most powerful things of all.

Arjun was an ordinary nobody—until a prophecy from another dimension claimed him as an Avatar. Now, he is the only thing standing between our world and Tormaan, a demonic Asura warlord fueled by the corrupt essence of supreme dark matter AKA anti-god element. From the shadows of the cosmos, the immortal "Dark Sage" Shukracharya pulls the strings, seeking to plunge both the earthly realm and the celestial heavens into eternal night. To save humanity, Arjun must cast aside his mortality and ascend. He isn't just fighting a war; he’s claiming a throne he never wanted. The era of the humans is over. The era of the God-King begins.

Series A - After Our Decade Vol. 1-3 Synopsis -In the year 2070, The ambition to change the entire world is always overwhelming, yet no one can achieve it alone. With the might of three stones. They create this half-eclipsed world, where the intertwined tales of seven characters will lead you on a journey of discovery and reveal what kind of fate.... draws them together to prevent the secret society from abusing the power of the stones. Vol. 1 - ⧗ Time (Main : Romance / Sub : Sci-fi Adventure) -Every sound creates three waves, scattered across millions of miles. Brian, a fallen veteran scarred by the cruelty of war. Adeline, a woman of wealth who finds that happiness cannot be bought. And two scavengers, hopelessly wandering through the vast darkness of space, found the mysterious stone Just to think of selling it on earth, If fate were to draw them together, what reason would bind their paths? And could that reason be strong enough to turn strangers into a bond unbroken? Vol. 2 - ☯ Soul (Main : Adventure-Action / Sub : Sci-fi Cyberpunk)  -Rose, known by the code "Hitokiri Gatana," an android built from a mysterious stone to extinguish the human spirit, begins to wonder what it means to be human. Drawn by that curiosity, he encounters a young woman, "Yoona," with a heart of pure light, one who seems to gift him the very soul he was never meant to have. Together, they must confront the red dragon that has long devoured both of their hearts. Vo.3 - ♰ Faith (Main : Dark Adventure / Sub : Action Thriller) -Mary, possessed by the "Anweald" stone and branded as a witch who brings ruin to her people. She has lost all faith in the beliefs she once held dear. She used the might of the three stones to flee away from the kingdom "Castletia"; however, she was sent to the present day. Her life, shattered by loss, takes an unexpected turn when she encounters an old countryman, an unlikely master of survival whose skills may be the only force strong enough to ward off the misfortune that shadows her while teaching her the way of living in the present day. -Moves on from main cast's backstories & wrap up world building- Series B - Behold The Trials (Draft / Main : Crime-spy fiction; Sub : Sci-fi Adventure) -The Round Table members had made their move; The government reestablished The DEKA project with the new agents. Brian, Hubert, Sam, and Rolina set out for the Lyre Colony to stop the new dictator, Hiat’wota. Known as ‘The Control,’ he had established himself as the colony’s president and taken the Axian princesses as hostages. Meanwhile, Adeline, Rose, and Yoona infiltrated a Paris fashion show to unmask the mysterious jester, ‘The Mend,’ who had been involved in the murder of Adeline’s parents. Series C - Cruel White Petunia (Draft / Main : Crime-spy fiction; Sub: Thriller) -Hubert, Brian, and Yoona were sent on a new mission to infiltrate the private island of Emilio Margoles in the Caribbean Sea, the drug lord, or "The Dream." Now, it's the time for Hubert to make Margoles pay for what he did to him years ago. On the other hand, Mary is feeling fatally ill from the side effect of the stone. She heard from the local that there is a cure up on the Estonian sea. She traveled across the world alone and found a hidden village, found to be her abandoned kingdom, "Castletia," from a hundred years ago. She finally found Edward living healthy here. People in this village worshipped a lady messiah called "Mama' Il'ja" who could cure any disease. Series D - The Dead Journal (Draft / Main : Dark Adventure; Sub : Political Fantasy) -Deep dive on Mary's grandma the apple brothers tale (Vol.3), Castletia origins, The mighty stones origins, Brian's, Mary's, and Arthur's ancestors, Past stones wielders, The hero of Castletia and the chosen one story, Foundation of The Round Table, period timeline. Series E - Wreak N Havoc (Draft) - TBA Series F - Forever Known (Draft / Final Volume) - TBA

At eighteen, she was cast into a familiar hell. Bound to a mysterious System that demands the "righteous" execution of humanity’s evils, Tejumole found that ending the suffering of others only paved her own path to destruction. Haunted by a past she could not forget, she sought to welcome the embrace of death, unwilling to decipher any truths. Yet, just when she was about to lose herself completely, she found her light. A child, appearing out of nowhere to steady her as she swims in an ocean of blood. Her hands are stained, and her soul is scarred, but she will give everything to protect what she holds dear. Including herself. Updates: Two Chapters every Sundays starting 5th of April 2026. This is a work of fiction from the author's imagination. Any resemblance to any real-life events without fore mentioning is purely coincidental. I do not own the book cover. **I will be posting this story on Royal Road**

This book is also known as Douluo: My Parents Died Because of Tang Hao at the Start In the era of Douluo Continent 3: The Legend of the Dragon King, after the Heaven-Reaching Douluo Yun Ming burned his life to leave the last spark for Shrek Academy, his soul was swallowed by a spatial rift and returned to the era of the Sea God Tang San twenty thousand years ago, becoming the grandson of Yang Wudi, the clan leader of the Breaking Clan. A brand new story unfolds from here. What kind of sparks will fly when Yun Ming, the sole Lord of the End of Shrek Academy, meets Tang San, the Lord of the First Generation's Revival? Two people with completely opposite personalities and dispositions!!! PS: This novel has no system, is anti-Shrek, relatively not dark, and involves ascending to godhood.

Mana is the essence of the soul and what builds up life, those who are able to manipulate this energy are labelled as Witches. But as a minority, they were hunted nearly to extinction during the Dark Ages, but due to their perseverance they have survived until now. Even then the Witches now are nothing but used as tools, a Witch walking the same streets as a human is unheard of and even shamed, even having a Witch as a family member would end up in prejudice by others.

**"Life is short, but desires are infinite. Every being in this universe carries at least one unfulfilled wish as they re-enter the cycle of reincarnation. Our protagonist is one such individual, a man who has spent most of his life immersed in the pages of countless stories, observing the lives of thousands. Yet, all he ever wonders is, What if I could change the story? Fate grants him a chance—not just to rewrite his own life, but to transform others'. However, there's a twist…"** This novel will always be free but the handsome readers neet to earn experience to unlock it. Volume 1 Complete!!! Volume 2 Under Way Volume 3 Experience (72k/100k) . . . . . . . PS: MC is a system so he has no gender (Not promoting the rainbow here) so don't involve human emotions and logic in his actions. . The story involves quick travels to numerous worlds with mostly male leads. . There will be no good ending but satisfaction is guaranteed (that too not for all) . Lastly, since the story is quick travel so I will take references from other stories so if you feel like there are similarities then you the talent to become James the picky reader. First time writing, so brace yourselves. HOLD MY BEER... i mean coke.

In the shadows of the morning fog, the school’s gates don’t just open—they exhale. For Enzo, a boy whose social anxiety feels like an anchor in his chest, the first day of high school was always going to be a trial. But this building is a living, breathing paradox. The hallways stretch into impossible geometries, and the air hums with a low, vibrating frequency that warns him of a single, absolute law: never look them in the eyes. Enzo is trapped in a chronological prison, a loop that resets the moment he falters. Each time he missteps in a conversation or accidentally catches a glimpse of a student's gaze, the world cracks like glass and drags him back to the same cold morning. He is a ghost haunting his own life, a boy living a thousand "first days" while the rest of the world remains blissfully unaware. (P. S this is a game script for a future project..)

This is a story dedicated to Lizmarie Mateo Roubert who is a real life person. Her number is 117, can you as the reader figure out what that means? You can by reading my story for her. [The Free Trial will end on January 17th 2027.] This book’s genre is both autobiography and auto-fiction.

What would you do if almost everyone around you saw you as a hindrance or not at all? What if your own father was one of those who wished you gone? That is the story of Rosemary's life. Ever since the death of her mother during accident where only she survived, Rose has felt useless. Despite her best attempts to ignore the hurtful glances and words of the royal court and her father, she can't help but feel like a wilted flower. It becomes so bad that she considers ending it all, until she is rescued by a handsome young man with cold violet eyes who promises to change her world. ---- Before long, I reached a stone bridge overlooking Kaguya river. Luckily for me, the place was empty at the moment. Although, would anyone have even bothered saving a wretch like me? At most, they probably would have just watched as I met my end in a moment of morbid curiosity. And as I stood at the edge, I remembered all the times I had cried. All the times I had hurt. But now, I was ready. I smiled as the wind whipped around me. It was time to end it. Turning around, I let my body fall backwards into the river. The sky was a sea of stars. The city lights around me sparkled like gems. It was so beautiful. For the first time in a long time, I felt a sense of calm wash over me. I didn't regret it. No, I had finally found the courage to stand up for myself in my very own way. The water was high, so the fall itself didn't kill me instantly as I had hoped. As the river enveloped me, I closed my eyes. This was the end of my journey. A journey full of misery and tragedy. If there was another life, I hoped it would be better than this one. "Sis!" I heard a voice scream. Orlin! My brother came for me? What was he doing here? Had he followed me? But why? Did he care about me? Or was it just pity? No, right? Surely at least one person in this world loved me. Why had I given up on myself so soon? I knew he loved me. Yet, I still went through with this stupid decision. I allowed those girls and Father's words inhibit my better judgment... "Sis, where are you? Rose! Please show yourself! I want to talk!" Ore yelled at the top of his lungs. Right, my life was not all misery and tragedy. There were faint glimmers of joy and hope left. Ore was a big part of that. How selfish of me... I was actually about to abandon my brother. I tried to resurface, but my swimming skills weren't the best. To make matters worse, the current was far too strong. If not for the current, I would have at least been able to dog paddle over to the edge with some effort. My right hand broke through the fierce waters and was yanked by another hand. I was pulled out of the murky depths and saw a pair of cold violet eyes staring back at me. Father? No, it wasn't him. Although, those eyes felt familiar. Before I could make out the face of my rescuer clearly, darkness swept over me. Was it too late? I didn't want to die... Not anymore!

Elena Michael had been arogue ever since her parents were attacked and killed by the Alpha of her Pack because she possessed the Alpha gene when she was ten years. She was forced to survive and wandered all alone in the forest where her enemies couldn't find her. Everything changed when she was captured by a neighborhood Pack while running from those that wanted her dead but fate had another thing installed for her as the Alpha of the Pack that captured her was her true mate. She only wanted to be around her true mate but every day that she stays in Pack puts her life in danger as the Alpha was already engaged to someone else. Will Elena and Bernard's mate bond blossom or will he go ahead and marry the woman his parents chose for him? Will the Pack accept a rogue as their destined Luna?

Ah! Reincarnation! A second chance at life, it's a perfect opportunity isn't it? Wrong Between a disability that makes him so weak that his parents want to abandon him in the street, a war building up, and not even knowing which world he's in, Jeremy would say you're wrong. Reincarnating is an horrible experience. And he STILL doesn't know in which world he's in! _______ Kiiiind of slow burn, of course in the world of naruto but the protagonist will take some time to figure that out. Pretty dark too. Doing this story to train my writing. _____ Also on royal road

Evan thought dying in a car wreck was the end, but in Brockton Bay, death is just a resource. Transmigrated into the body of Taylor Hebert’s older brother, Evan finds himself bound to the Resurrection Escalation Protocol (REP)—a brutal system that treats every time he is killed as an opportunity to harvest the powers and skills of his executioners. While the city sinks under the weight of Endbringers and gang wars, Evan must navigate the lethal politics of the Undersiders and the looming threat of Coil. He isn't a hero or a villain; he’s a man building an arsenal from his own corpses. In a world where everyone is defined by their trauma, Evan is the only one who can say that what doesn't kill him only makes him wait for the next respawn.

Arin Vale can hear the future—whispers, warnings, and screams from days that haven’t happened. A creature that hunts through time has marked him for death, and every echo is a countdown. To survive, he must unravel the secrets behind the future before tomorrow arrives. "I am also posting this story on RoyalRoad.com under the account lakhmeer031."