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The Runaway Druid: I left the Imperial Family by NathanielWilhelm
The Runaway Druid: I left the Imperial Family
NathanielWilhelm
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  • Parts 24
After waking up in the body of the Ninth Prince in a bloody fantasy romance novel, our protagonist escapes the palace and takes on the identity of Cianan Whitegate an Eccentric Druid living in the mountains. Inside a hidden grove, he discovers a Manticore who strikes a deal with him. protect him for one year and the Manticore will repay him by becoming Cianan's familiar. In an effort to escape the constant tragedies of the Main storyline, Cianan learns the ancient techniques of the druids. These skills will one day become overpowered in the rapidly evolving world setting as the fantasy world industrializes behind the invention of the black powder bullet. Inside a Novel filled to the brim with back-to-back tragic backstories during the revolutionary events, Cianan strives to survive by avoiding the main characters. That is until he finds himself knee-deep in the tragic backstory of the Villainess and embroiled in a plot that won't allow him to just run away anymore.
Lances and Daggers by emile_kilani
Lances and Daggers
emile_kilani
  • Reads 27,594
  • Votes 1,926
  • Parts 32
A light-hearted adventurer. A knight burdened by the past. A mage versed in the arcane arts. In Ashenbrook, three heroes cross paths, and together, they face an ancient threat and a recurring conspiracy. What will they find deep in the fog that never lifts? And what monsters await at the end of bloodstained mountain trails? © 2017 by Emile Kilani Cover by Ayane @trulyDemonic
Gate Guardian - Tale of the Blazing Heart by ArchlordZero
Gate Guardian - Tale of the Blazing Heart
ArchlordZero
  • Reads 82,842
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  • Parts 108
Since the beginning of time, the world has been the slaughtering ground of the Eidolons, mysterious beings from a parallel universe that contaminates the mind of the people to commit deadly sins. In an ambitious struggle to put an end to this evil corruption, warriors with extraordinary abilities; the Gate Guardians relentlessly fight these monsters. One day, Yohan Romanov ceases to become a regular high school student - He becomes trapped in the crevice of dimensions and suddenly attacked by an Eidolon. Coming to his rescue just in time is a Gate Guardian named Erylle Fontaine, who is the woman he is secretly in love with. Yohan learns that he has the potential to become a Gate Guardian, and Erylle needs him to fight by her side and join her group; The Blazing Heart Legion. This is a tale of love. This is a tale of hope. This is a tale of laughters. This is a tale of tears. This is the Tale of the Blazing Heart. Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Comedy, Action This is my original light novel. This work can also be found here: http://royalroadl.com/fiction/8488 © ArchlordZero
A Failed Summoning To Another World by Super-Cool-Potato
A Failed Summoning To Another World
Super-Cool-Potato
  • Reads 40,458
  • Votes 1,468
  • Parts 22
Ahhhhh yes, the classic Isekai. What method would you like to use to enter another world? Would you like to be summoned? Jump through a mysterious portal? Or just let Truck-kun send you over? Have your answer? Well what would happen if your method failed? What if you do meet god but they have no intention to reincarnate you? What if you do end up reincarnating in another person's body but receive more memories than you bargained for? Join our protagonist as he clears the first step in an Isekai and lives his life in another world. Perhaps after he clears the first hurdle he'll no longer be the same person he once was. ------ "Disclaimer, I do not own any of the pictures nor do I know their source"
This Game Called Life by Enejiang
This Game Called Life
Enejiang
  • Reads 161,181
  • Votes 12,534
  • Parts 198
A drunk Russian communist warrior. An angry Rogue cursing in Cantonese. An Italian who would sooner shoot people dead with words then with his arrows. An African American pointed his wand around like a gun, then pulled its imaginary trigger. And there's me, the typical Asian guy you will last pick for dodge ball team. This was my first ever VRMMO RPG team. This is the world of [Unlimited Dreams]. Highest rank in Fantasy #68 (2018/03/13) Highest rank in Light novel #2 (2018/05/08) Highest rank in RPG #1 (2018/08/14) Highest rank in Action #42 (2018/07/08) Highest rank in vr #1 (2018/08/28) Huge thanks to @Creaking_Shadow for making this ridiculously good cover (≧◡≦) Disclaimer: The background music used inside does not belong to me. All political views and religious view is strictly fictional views of characters and by no means to offend or persecute any race or religion.
Our Magic Teacher by SinZaLaPan
Our Magic Teacher
SinZaLaPan
  • Reads 161
  • Votes 14
  • Parts 6
Y/N's teacher (Mr. Weaver) who is secretly a magical being that lives on earth to enjoy the small chaotic humans that are middle schoolers. Instead of being a normal teacher he has put it into his own hands to build a small army before he starts his universe travels once again either alone or with the alliance he has made with the kids he met. Will Y/N make friends with our magical teacher? Will they meet other magical people? Let's see how they handle the world around them. This story was made out of spite and as a joke, we also want to remember our teacher as we move on to highschool :) There will be some anime references Disclaimers Fights Weapons Might get emotional but idk yet Flamethrower Also the sorry is under minor edits due to my identity crisis
Me and My Nerds (PokemonGo) by NathanielWilhelm
Me and My Nerds (PokemonGo)
NathanielWilhelm
  • Reads 1,315
  • Votes 69
  • Parts 5
An origin story for Pokemon Go. Winston Alexander Willow, a world traveler, decides to put his nomadic ways behind him to become a Pokemon Professor. He hires three young eager assistants to help him. The intuitive Spark, the strong Candela, and the intelligent Blanche. Each unique in their own right, but the assistants cause more issues for Professor Willow than the Pokemon do. Between Applesauce smiles, hurling trucks with a trebuchet, and dyslexic research notes. Hope finally emerges when they hatch and evolve their first Pokemon. Now they just have to set aside their differences, and work with the fledgling professor to better Pokemon kind with their research, a task easier said than done. But the professor has faith in his assistants, and larger than life plans as he takes on the world, hoping to turn a simple app and a dream into reality. The plan is simple: they need Pokemon, in order to get Pokemon they need to enlist trainers, in order to get trainers they have to get Willows work into the world, in order to do that he needs to write it down, and in order to write it down he needs peace and quiet. But between Pokemon running amok in his lab, constant power outages, inconstant wifi, and three assistants with a talent for making a mess. Professor Willow's dead line inches steadily closer while he puts out fires, sometimes literally. Join Willow and his nerds in an adventure full of hijinks that answers questions like: Who is Professor Willow? Who are the Assistants? What do they do? Where does the candy come from? Where do all the pidgeys go? And WHY do the servers keep shutting DOWN?! (I do not own the cover art, it was done by and amazing artist whose name I have not been able to find to give credit. If you know message me and I'll update it.)
Wyrmrot (Coming to Amazon Aug. 13th!) by stephsaige
Wyrmrot (Coming to Amazon Aug. 13th!)
stephsaige
  • Reads 214,004
  • Votes 77
  • Parts 2
FIRST CAME THE DRAGONS When scientists brought everyone's favorite fairytale creature to life, people flocked to see them, including 17-year-old Zelda Rissland. THEN CAME THE PARASITE But scientists created more than just dragons-they created a deadly parasite. Wyrmrot, they later called it. First, it ate your brain, and then it made you eat other people's brains. NOW ZELDA MUST SURVIVE THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE Separated from her family, the only person Zelda has left from her former life is her childhood friend turned boyfriend, Cooper Marotta. Together they've carved out a safe place for themselves in a world turned upside down, but when a zombie horde decimates their survivor group, they face a choice: attempt to rebuild or follow the mysterious coordinates that appeared on a construction sign. Zelda still hopes her family is out there somewhere and believes the coordinates might lead her to them. Cooper, however, thinks the coordinates will only bring trouble. When the remaining survivors vote to undertake the perilous cross-country journey, he attempts to deter them every step of the way. What Zelda discovers at their destination will test her loyalties and change everything she thought she knew about the apocalypse. Wyrmrot is a heart-stopping Young Adult Apocalyptic novel told in dual timelines. "Jurassic Park meets Resident Evil." This fast-paced tale of survival, secrets, and betrayal features dragons, zombies, and a touch of romance. Perfect for fans of Erin Bowman's Contagion or Emily Suvada's This Mortal Coil. Cover by Jeff Brown Coming to Amazon August 13, 2025. Ebook pre-orders available now!
The Candle Man by NathanielWilhelm
The Candle Man
NathanielWilhelm
  • Reads 330
  • Votes 36
  • Parts 1
A heart warming short story about selflessness and kindness as one man finds that one simple act of kindness can change the world, and the way he looks at it.
Luminous by jeidafei
Luminous
jeidafei
  • Reads 1,423,245
  • Votes 79,319
  • Parts 150
Born with glowing green eyes. Destined for rotten luck. Peasant girl Meya Hild was 'given' the opportunity to become a Lady. At swordpoint. By mercenaries. Engaged to a dying nobleman. Poisoned with one month to live. Tasked to loot a castle. In a kingdom running out of resources. Little did Meya know this shenanigan would lead her across land and over sea, from a mountain made of sapphire to an island shrouded in spiral clouds, with masquerades, heists, kidnappings, shipwrecks, alchemy, romance, and an unexpected 'bump' along the way. Let the misery begin. 🐉 🎯 PROGRESS: Book One (Chpt. 1 - 65): 100% Book Two (Chpt. 66 - 125): 100% Bingers, YOUR TIME HAS COMETH. Get LUMINOUS: BOOK ONE Now! (Paperback, E-book) https://storyoriginapp.com/universalbooklinks/0dcea44e-7cd2-11ef-936d-4312a3d8a901 Leave a review on Goodreads! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/219316805-luminous 🎨 Cover: @NamtanTangren / Namtan [糖人] https://www.deviantart.com/tangrennamtan 📋 Content Guidelines: Most chapters are safe for work/school. Chapters containing intimate scenes will be marked with ❣️ Although not depicted explicitly, this story touches on mature subject matter such as depression and suicide, drug addiction and overdose, human trafficking, organ harvesting, abortion and rape. It's also loosely based on medieval times, and some scientific misbeliefs (concerning health and pregnancy, etc.) are present. Young readers are urged to use discretion. ⭐ DOs & DON'Ts ⭐ 💖DO: Add LUMINOUS to your library & follow me so you don't miss any updates! 💖DO: Comment away! I love answering them. Please be polite and respectful! 💖DO: If you enjoyed Meya's adventure, spread the word! 🚫DON'T: SKIP THE PROLOGUE! You have been warned by the dragons that be that you will regret it! Why don't I just rename it "Chapter 1"? BECAUSE PROLOGUE SOUNDS COOLER!