Author-games Stories

On the city-world of Ravnica, things are often beautiful but rarely quiet. Magic pervades every aspect of life; a wide variety of beings walk the crowded streets, and countless wonders and horrors alike are hidden from all but the canniest denizens. For over ten thousand years the power in Ravnica has been divided among the ten magical guilds; they act as the controlling bodies for different aspects of life. Their conduct, however, is regulated by the Guildpact, a single individual with control of the magical document codifying each guild's domain of influence. The Guildpact is responsible for maintaining balance, and they are at least in theory totally neutral to ensure their judgements are based solely on the Pact proper. "In theory" is, of course, the operative phrase. When Guildpact Jace dies prematurely under "mysterious circumstances," the ten guilds are eager to put forward their own candidates for the next keeper of the balance. These candidates would totally, definitely not be biased towards their guild of origin in any way. Fortunately, to get the approval of the other guilds, each candidate must prove themselves to be exactly that. And earning approval in the eyes of Ravnica's mightiest may just mean sacrificing all they hold dear. Don't miss out on Wattpad's first Games based on Magic: The Gathering! When magic and political intrigue come together, a single choice may be the difference between glory and doom.

By 2150, Earth is in decline- but humanity can always look to the stars. The Ark is the first ship of its kind: a craft that will carry a select group of 100 colonists from Earth to Danu, a planet unstained by human growth. There, they will establish a colony capable of continuing the legacy of Earth. Humanity will endure even if they cannot reverse the damage to their home planet. It was a splendid, painstakingly crafted endeavor, designed for maximum security- but no plan is perfect, particularly on an alien world. Even if the colonists can remain united, there exist countless trials and dangers along the way. Things can fall apart, especially if the planet and its inhabitants decide to fight back...

Seven years after the dissolution of Project Phoenix, a new assembly of heroes has come into the world's focus: SHADR, the Society of Heroes for Aid, Defense, and Research. Their five directors have made the safety of humanity their byword; beneath their careful oversight metahumans are trained and given the opportunity to defend the world from any threat which might face it. For seven years the peace has lasted. But no longer. An alignment of stars and planets heralds the return of an ancient threat to humanity, one whose weaknesses have been forgotten in the fog of ages. It is up to SHADR to stave off the greatest threat humanity has ever known, but it and its heroes have never faced a menace of such scale. Will they find themselves up to the task? Or will Earth's finest heroes meet their match when it matters most? The third installment of the Hero You Deserve series, The Earth Unwary offers new challenge, new danger, but the same fun and adventure as before. Cover credits: @annie1loves1you

Human or Other? Politics among the various supernatural denizens of Chicago is a messy affair at best; between attending to intra-faction power plays, territorial squabbles, and (most importantly) concealing their very existence from the humans upon whom they feed. On a good day, the state of affairs is volatile. This, of course, is not a good day. ~*~ Truth or lie? When Dragon Prince Dorian is found murdered in his bed, the resulting uproar sets every supernatural faction at each other's throats. To stave off all-out war, a panel of 20 top investigators must tear through the city's darkest secrets in order to find the true culprit. Failure will lead to death. An incorrect accusation will lead to far, far worse- at least for the one accusing. ~*~ Success or failure? War is on the horizon. The clues are in your hands. Can you put them together in time? War or peace? Light or dark? You decide. Cover credit goes to @MagmaKepner

It was supposed to be fun. A cruise into the Caribbean. A way to get some much needed sun and relaxation. And, in fairness, it was. The ship was exactly as promised, and the luxuries were nothing to shake a stick at. It was exactly the way you imagined. Of course, that was before the storm. And the shipwreck that forced you to swim to the shore of a foreboding island that seems devoid of human contact, save for the other survivors. The wildlife is hostile to you, the water unsafe, the plants toxic. It seems like the entire island hates the presence of intruders--and there's something dark deep in the heart of the jungle. Fun nothing. This vacation might not be something you survive.

A year has gone by since Miguel Santos died leading the Sentries, and Sakura Sato has her work cut out for her. As the new host for the demon and angel who gave Miguel his superhuman might, she's now the World's Mightiest Hero- whether she likes it or not. If there's one thing she's learned from her time in the Sentries, however, it's that she's not ready to do it alone. After all, an Empress without her subjects is just a person, and Sakura's always been more. Mere weeks after her team is completed, however, an unnerving pattern emerges in the criminal activity Sakura has sworn to oppose. Following the trail to its source may lead her to a darkness she had thought long since dead, destroyed by her first actions as a hero. The lead is almost certainly dangerous, but what's the use of otherworldly superhuman might if she can never take a risk? Join Sakura as one of the heroes in Project Phoenix, rising from the shambles of teams in the past to continue The Good Fight with all the joys and sorrows it entails. Featuring guest host RappyTheDinsoaur, this sequel to Author Games: The Hero You Deserve will bring all the adventure of the former with a fiery new flavor.

In Ancient Egypt, the day begins normally. Ra, the mighty god of the sun, rises in the east at dawn, rides his boat across the sky, and descends into the Underworld at dusk. All is well and good. The next day at dawn, he does not emerge again. As one might guess, this is somewhat problematic. Of course, the sun is necessary to prevent small annoyances like "freezing to death" and "eventual, inescapable starvation-" but only the fortunate will survive to die in the dark. Ra's might cowed demons and sustained the other gods; without him, monsters that feared the light of the day will walk free. Eventually, the entire Egyptian pantheon will be helpless stop them. An epic task falls to twenty-four champions from all across Egypt: to venture into the Underworld, following Ra's path down the River of Night. If the sun god has been captured or detained, rescue him. If an enemy stands in their way, kill him or die trying. The odds are stacked against them, but the consequences of failure are far, far worse than death. After all, if they're too slow, there may not be a sun left to save...