Interdimensional Pirates- known throughout the dimensions as gangs of trained thieves who travel through worlds to collect magical and valuable artifacts. But to Kota- an 18-year-old recovered criminal, who lives paycheck to paycheck, struggling to survive alone in the city, oblivious to the existence of the other dimensions and artifacts- they were the people who stole his locket, the last thing he had left of his recently deceased grandmother. She was the only person who had ever cared about him, so he was willing to get that locket back, even if it meant stealing it from his sickeningly rich half-brother's vault, becoming a wanted criminal and chasing down pirates to get it. ~ What to expect: ☠️ Slow start, picks up around chapter 5 ☠️ Male MC growth ☠️ Fantasy worlds and cultures ☠️ Mystery, adventure, action, fantasy ☠️ Mature themes of gore, torture, grief and death (trigger warning ⚠️) ☠️ Clean from mature romance themes ☠️ Detailed character descriptions, pages, and photos ☠️Morally grey characters and MC ☠️Original magical concepts, worlds, artifacts, and so on. ☠️Pirates, ships, fighting, portals, maps, treasure hunts, and so on ☠️Hand drawn digital maps ☠️World building glossaries Progress: 63k words Chapter 25 Disclaimer: ⚠️This is the first draft. Major editing is ahead.⚠️ #1 in thief #1 in thieves #1 in dimensional #1 in interdimensional #9 in animals out of 31k #7 in dogs out of 17k

🥇The Slowest Burning Romance Book of the Week Award🥇 She wanted to save her favorite fairytale character, the derelict second male lead. To rescue the kidnapped princess, he went as far as sacrificing his one-of-a-kind magical companion. But at the end, she married the crown prince of the neighboring kingdom. Just because one was born as the king's son, he got the main lead position. The orphan stood at the second place, despite being a prodigy in swordsmanship. She could not bear to see the second male lead dying all alone and broken-hearted. So, I helped her change the fate of the second lead. *************************************************** Disclaimer: This story will contain depictions of child abuse, violence and death. Reader discretion is advised. I'm not a native English speaker. Please excuse the grammatical mistakes and do not hesitate to let me know if you find one! Best ranking: #1 second male lead syndrom (2025-11-06) #1 magical creatures (2025-11-11) #2 fantasy creatures (2025-11-06) #4 swordsman (2025-11-19)

In an ancient China fantasy world, some clans had magic powers. The Wangs controlled the light, the Baos manipulated the flow of time, the Bais used wind magic and the Xie delved into dark magic. Bai Tong Xin was a distant relative of the Bai clan leader but he could change the aim of his arrows. So, he was sent to the capital, Yuanhua, to trained at the Academy, with his maids, Nana and Susu. After an incident involving Bai Tong Xin and Susu, he ended up terrified and Susu severely punished. But her punishment awakened something hidden inside her. Something that would change her life and reveal dark secrets. ************** Author's note: The chapter titled "The corrupted lotus - a short story" is a dense version of chapter 1 to 9. It was written for The Shortys 2025 contest. For a smoother reading experience, I would suggest skipping it and starting at the chapter "1 - The clans". This chapter and the following have been edited to be shorter and more reader-friendly (and easier to comment!) Disclaimer: This story will contain depictions of violence and death. Reader discretion is advised. I'm not a native English speaker. Please excuse the grammatical mistakes and do not hesitate to let me know if you find one! Best rankings #1 Chinese fantasy (2025-11-07) #1 Eastern fantasy (2025-11-08) #3 demonic (2025-11-08) #3 xuanhuan (2025-11-08)

(STORY UNDER TEMPORARY HIATUS AS OF NOVEMBER 2025) This isn't your average fairytale. Once a normal noblewoman, Lady Selenia Varrin's life turns upside down when she's cursed to become a cat on the night of her eighteenth birthday. But when her paths cross with a humble dwarven commoner amidst her peril, Selenia discovers there's more to her curse than meets the eye...for her, and the entire world. First book in a series of Mandana tales.

"You will be king..." Those are the words, Dinraal has heard since he was a child. When the Hashiri Empire took him away from his sister, to train up as the future of the empire. Ziphora grew up learning to be the end of the empire. Ziphora and Dinraal are completely different from one another and never should have crossed paths. But both have a secret and identity the other does not know. And fate would have that they would be either the savior or end of the great Hashiri Empire.

In colonial India, Holly Dumas lives in a world of privilege that feels more like a cage. She is the daughter of the Commissioner of Bombay, but she was also born with a secret. Sometimes the air moves when she cries. Sometimes light flickers when she prays. In the gardens where jasmine blooms, her magic stirs in ways she cannot control. When Dr. Robin Prakash returns from England to care for his grandmother, Holly finds someone who sees her clearly. He is sweet, understanding, and unwilling to bow to the colonial order. Their months together are a slow-blooming love, full of promise. Then, without warning, he leaves for England again. Holly receives no explanation and believes her magic is to blame. She shuts it away. Two months later, Mazi Al-Khenet arrives. He is a wealthy Egyptian trader doing business with her father. He is playful, light-hearted, where Robin was careful and guarded. Mazi and Holly's connection is immediate. What begins as curiosity becomes a secret affair that burns in the shadows of verandas and river pavilions. Mazi does not ask her to wait. He offers marriage and a life in Egypt, far from the rules of her family and the weight of her country. Robin returns with letters and an explanation. He wants to pick up where they left off. Around him, Holly's magic stirs again, and the jasmine garden wakes with her. She realizes it is not a curse but part of who she is. Now Holly is caught between two men and two futures. Robin offers stability and belonging in India. Mazi offers passion and freedom across the sea. Her magic demands clarity, and the choice she makes will define not only her future but who she decides to become.

Follow the journey of a little girl and a giant dragon-sworn enemies who crossed paths and found safety and happiness in their own shared world. But can happiness escape reality?

Welcome to Sunshine Acres: the home of a reclusive sorceress, her mischievous apprentice, and a shape-shifting beast. Robin, a jaded doctor, finds himself at this peculiar sanctuary while on a quest to find his brother, Otto. Running out of money and desperate, he agrees to serve as the cook and housekeeper in return for a place to stay. Amidst the enchantment and dangers of Sunshine Acres, Robin must confront hidden dangers and unravel the sorceress's secrets. Can he mend her shattered heart and survive the perils that threaten the Witch of the Red Crows? Loosely inspired by Howl's Moving Castle (both the movie and the book) with a Wild West, gender-bent twist. 🪄 ------------------------------- "I'm looking for a sorceress." "HA!" The old woman laughed, eyes gleaming with amusement. "Might as well admit you're lookin' for trouble, boy." . Cover Character Illustrations by @minoruru on Insta/Tumblr ❤️