FrankieCheng's Reading List
12 stories
A Petal of Sky (天空花瓣) by FrankieCheng
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A Tale of the Jade Road. (Original work, not MTL) [Cross-posting to Royal Road and Scribblehub.] *** In the Gnam Mountains of Gyang, Tsepak Sprin, senior disciple of the Tiānkōng Sect, is content to follow her beloved master without any other ambition. When spiritual animals begin to lose their sentience, her master joins the investigation, and so of course, she's going to follow. Unfortunately for her, there is only so far her master will let her go. Untethered, she finds herself in unlikely company - travellers from lands beyond her imagining, including one very strange character who might not even be human at all... -This version of the story has had minimal editing.- *** The Tales of the Jade Road are a collection of stories set in the same universe, a historical East Asian-inspired fantasy world where the East and the West are linked by a long trading route, the Jade Road. Other Tales include: I'm really not the Saviour!, At the Water's Edge, Eitsu's Nine Lives, Ginseng and Yew, Blackbird in the Pale Hollow, and Shuoma.
Blackbird in the Pale Hollow (᚛ᚂᚑᚅ ᚇᚒᚁᚆ ᚄᚐ ᚙᚒᚐᚅ ᚁ) [BL] by FrankieCheng
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A Tale of the Jade Road. (Original work, not MTL) [Cross-posting to Royal Road and Scribblehub.] *** What's the best way to prove your useless father was also a massive liar? Head off to the places he's supposedly been to, of course. Never mind the fact that he's already dead. But a trip that big, from the island of Iriu all the way east to the Five Domains, is going to take a lot of time, and probably a few fellow travellers. So when Finnath finally manages to scrape together an odd group, it's adventure-bound for them all... Only, did he make a mistake with his choice of companions? -This version of the story has had minimal editing.- *** The Tales of the Jade Road are a collection of stories set in the same universe, a historical East Asian-inspired fantasy world where the East and the West are linked by a long trading route, the Jade Road. Other Tales include: I'm really not the Saviour!, At the Water's Edge, Eitsu's Nine Lives, and Ginseng and Yew.
Eitsu's Nine Lives (永津の九生) [yuri/GL yokai reincarnation story] by FrankieCheng
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[Cross-posting to Scribblehub.] Cover art by Lemntii (2023). *** -NSFW- Eitsu is a cat. But not just any cat. She has the power to shapeshift into a human body, and what better way to use those opposable thumbs than to cause trouble? Unfortunately, the world has other ideas. Ghosts from her past lives keep returning to haunt her, and they're not about to let her go. -This version of the story has had minimal editing.- *** The Tales of the Jade Road are a collection of stories set in the same universe, a historical East Asian-inspired fantasy world where the East and the West are linked by a long trading route, the Jade Road. Other Tales include: At the Water's Edge, I'm Not the Saviour!, and Ginseng and Yew.
At the Water's Edge (在水邊之旁) [baihe/GL xianxia] by FrankieCheng
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Cover image by Lemntii (2025). A Tale of the Jade Road. (Original work, not MTL) [Cross-posting to Royal Road and Scribblehub.] *** "Do you understand how I could hurt you? I don't think you realise-" "I don't. I really don't. I can't think of anything worse than what has already happened." * The demon hunter, Miss Fén, has been called to save a town from the hundred-year scourge of a vengeful ghost. But things are certainly not what they seem and this initially simple-looking job becomes a saga of intrigue, from a little village to the highest realms of power. When they discover that both she and the 'ghost' have been betrayed by the same person, how will they take their revenge? *** What to expect: - Intrigue and politics - Daoist references - Discussions of mental health, some horror and gore elements - Strong but not OP characters - A slowburn female x female romance *** The Tales of the Jade Road are a collection of stories set in the same universe, a historical East Asian-inspired fantasy world where the East and the West are linked by a long trading route, the Jade Road. Other Tales include: I'm really not the Saviour!, Eitsu's Nine Lives, and Ginseng and Yew.
Ginseng & Yew (人蔘 x ᚔ) [NBxNB healer x necromancer xianxia adventure] by FrankieCheng
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A Tale of the Jade Road. (Original work, not MTL) [Cross-posting to Wattpad and Scribblehub.] Cover art by Lemntii 2025. *** "I hurt, human children." "I can take it from ye, if ye want." "You cannot. He took them, and crushed them into blood. Take my hurt, you say? But it is all I have left of them." * Healer Yuen Sou Yuet has somehow found themselves saddled with a travelling companion, a gender-shifting, trouble-making necromancer. They're stuck with each other - Sou Yuet must undergo a trial to prove their worthiness as successor to the Yuen Mei School of Healing, whilst the necromancer essentially requires a parole officer after committing multiple crimes and continuously escaping imprisonment. And so the unlikely duo travel from country to country, investigating the disappearance of legendary creatures across the world. Turns out there's a lot to know about life and death. *** What to expect: * A meeting between Eastern and Western fantasy * Daoist cultivation and Celtic magic * Non-binary MCs * Philosophising about life and death *** The Tales of the Jade Road are a collection of stories set in the same universe, a historical East Asian-inspired fantasy world where the East and the West are linked by a long trading route, the Jade Road. Other Tales include: I'm really not the Saviour!, Eitsu's Nine Lives (Wattpad and Scribblehub only) and At the Water's Edge.
I'm really not the Saviour! (我唔係救主囖!) [danmei/BL xianxia] by FrankieCheng
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A Tale of the Jade Road. (Original work, not MTL) [Cross-posting to Royal Road and Scribblehub.] Cover art by Lemntii (2024). *** "It's The Jade Exorcist!" "He's really come to save us!" Who is the Jade Exorcist now? Sek Gon really has no idea what everyone is talking about. He's just going for a stroll through the countryside and everyone is grabbing his sleeves and babbling about him being some Jade Exorcist who will save them all from the demons terrorising Sek'seun Country. As if this isn't annoying enough, he picks up two stray dogs - a creepy woman who tries to kill him any opportunity she can get, and an overly enthusiastic young man who wants to be a white knight. Can't I get some peace around here??? -This version of the story has had minimal editing.- *** The Tales of the Jade Road are a collection of stories set in the same universe, a historical East Asian-inspired fantasy world where the East and the West are linked by a long trading route, the Jade Road. Other Tales include: At the Water's Edge, Eitsu's Nine Lives (Wattpad and Scribblehub only) and Ginseng and Yew.
Not So Second Male Lead [BL] by Fluffball88
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Akio gets reincarnated into a popular detective novel as one of the hottest characters. He was the second male lead! Shock and in denial, he knew he couldn't play the role of Daniel Winters. The original Daniel Winters was cool, confident, flirtatious and wild. While Akio was timid, shy, and definitely not wild. Akio literally lit a candle for the plot to go downhill. REALLY DOWNHILL. The Heroine and Male Lead are doomed without the Second Lead helping them with the cases. But... Male Lead: Daniel, I'll protect you. Akio/Daniel: (WHY IS THE RIVAL BEING SO NICE TO ME!!?) -- Update Schedule: Almost Daily -- Started: November 30, 2021 Ended: TBA -- {NOTE: NOT A TRANSLATION! THIS IS MY ORIGINAL STORY}
The Untamed Princess by JudeBelinda
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***THE WATTYS 2021 & 2022 - SHORTLISTED ENTRY*** The fragile peace between the two ancient kingdoms of Han and Jin is put at risk when traitors within Han start sowing seeds of discord from inside the royal court. For the future of both nations, Jiang Ming Yue, the youngest princess of Jin and a martial arts natural with an extraordinary secret, goes undercover alone in the Han palace with a mission to find out who is so intent on leading the two kingdoms down a path back to war. However, things take a dangerous turn when she becomes much more directly involved in Han political intrigue than she intended, particularly as she finds herself growing increasingly attracted to Han's enigmatic second prince. For Zhao Weisheng, he knows that the beautiful young woman who has entered the palace is much more than she seems but, as his interest in her grows, he can't help but question his true motive for wanting to keep her near him. What will happen when attempts on both their lives force them closer together? And, even if they survive the various forces aligned against them, can there truly be any future for a Jin princess spy and a Han prince? Highest rankings: #1 in historicalmystery #1 in epicromance
The Light Below by EightRooks
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A reluctant hero searches a city hidden in total darkness deep underground, looking for a mysterious weapon to defeat an invading army.