Found-family Stories

"And though the years have passed, I still feel my mind wander back to that festival. To Everett Hale, to the friends I made in the Archive, and how it felt to be with like-minded people. But even those memories bring up painful ones. Wherever you are now, I'm always quietly rooting for you, Rhett." In a world where AI has replaced human art, the last real creators hide in the underground district known as The Archive. When Anaïs leaves her isolated homeland to join them, she finds rebellion, music, and a band whose sound might change everything.

Ivory Jun Page never believed in other worlds-until the ground vanished beneath her feet. One moment she is home with her dog Thoren. The next, a mysterious emerald portal tears open her kitchen and pulls them into a place that should not exist. Brightmere. A realm of ancient castles, whispering winds, and living legends. But the strangest part isn't the magic. It's the way the world seems to already know her. A portrait of Ivory hangs in a royal hall. A crown waits for a queen she has never been. And standing before her are the impossible-human forms of the loyal dogs she once loved and lost. Chester. Sunny. Thoren. They call her Majesty. As Ivory struggles to understand why Brightmere recognizes her, shadows from her past begin to appear in terrifying new forms. Betrayal, heartbreak, and memories she tried to bury have followed her into this world-and they are determined to destroy her. The castle walls whisper secrets. The peridot pendant around her neck begins to glow. And one question echoes through Brightmere louder than the rest: Who is Ivory Jun Page? To survive this world, Ivory must face the echoes of her past and discover the truth of who she is meant to become. Because Brightmere did not call her here by accident.

Ellis Wayne's world has changed forever. After her father died of cancer, she gets put in the foster system. In that new house she finds Eliza Jane. Eliza Jane is your average girly school girl. A top student with a bad record. She's known for getting into bad situations. Ellis Wayne finds herself yearning to get closer to Eliza no matter the risk.

In a Duchy divided by power and haunted by old sins, two boys grow up in worlds that should never touch. Cornelius Philadelphia, heir to a noble house, plays his family's gold‑beaded piano with the grace expected of a perfect son. Every note he plays is watched, measured, judged. His father's expectations press on him like a second spine-straight, rigid, unyielding. To everyone else, Cornelius lives a charmed life. Only he knows how heavy it feels. Aurelius Frost has nothing left to carry except his name-and even that is a curse. Once the child of a house destined for the throne, he now wanders the streets in rags, hated for crimes he never committed. His family is gone. His home is ash. His future is a blank page no one wants him to write on. Two boys. Two worlds. One drowning in duty, the other in loss. And yet, one autumn afternoon, a melody bridges the impossible distance between them. Aurelius follows the sound like a starving soul chasing warmth. Cornelius plays to escape the weight on his shoulders. When their eyes meet through an open window, something shifts-quietly, irrevocably. "Don't run, little cat," Cornelius says with a smile that shouldn't exist in a world so cruel. In that moment, a noble heir burdened by perfection and a fallen boy burdened by hatred take their first step toward each other. Toward healing. Toward defiance. Toward a bond strong enough to challenge the world that tried to break them both.

Sue, a lowly comp-sci student with no knowledge of Pokémon, must persevere within their world after waking up as a Gardevoir. With the locals and their language completely alien to her, even the refuge she receives feels uncertain. Local deities invading her dreams and using her as a pawn don't help, either. As Sue uncovers this world's scarred history, her god-mending task becomes increasingly clear, as does its difficulty. Despite that, and her limited grasp of her own powers, she keeps trying, for her goal remains the same. To survive and make it home, no matter what. ------------------------------------------ Xenofiction Mystery / Slice of Life, told from the perspective of someone with no Pokémon knowledge at all. Major themes include self discovery, xenophobia, overcoming guilt, and forging one's own fate against the powers that be. Link to the discord server to discuss the story on - https://discord.gg/gSnbUP8Vbz

Brin wakes to fire and blood. Fae monsters descend on her once-peaceful village, leaving her best friend at death's door. All hope seems lost... until one of the monsters offers to save him. For a price. Brin accepts. Now, whenever she falls asleep, Brin finds herself face to face with the Fae. With each night, their time together transforms from a nightmare into something almost pleasant. But Brin's been told her entire life that Fae are bloodthirsty, cruel, and never to be trusted... no matter how charming this one seems. She flees to the north, hoping to find aid from a sect of holy warriors. Along the way she meets Renner, a mercenary who agrees to act as guide and guard. He's far from charming and the two find themselves constantly at odds, but he's her best chance of making it north in one piece. Their journey is fraught with danger. Fae prowl the wilderness, preying on mortals. Towns that should be safe are filled with humans in league with monsters. And every night, the Fae waits in her dreams. What to expect: 1. A heroine with strong moral convictions. 2. Romantic fantasy with a fairly dark plot, but plenty of cozy moments. 3. Strong emphasis on atmosphere and thoughtful story development. 4. Slow-burn, series-long enemies-to-friends-to-lovers arc. 5. Themes of found family, self-sacrifice, and unconditional love. 6. A fun twist on the "chosen one" trope.

Anika, a confident and fiercely independent woman raised in the fast-paced streets of New York City, arrives in India on a business mission-to deliver an important message to her boss's estranged brother about his rightful share in the company. But the man she must face is Rudransh-a brilliant yet reserved tech CEO whose world is built on codes, logic, and silence. Social interactions are the last thing on his priority list. When Anika's bold, lively personality collides with Rudransh's cold and guarded demeanor, sparks are inevitable. As their paths intertwine, buried secrets begin to surface, forcing them to confront truths neither of them expected. Will these revelations tear their worlds apart-or will destiny weave their lives together in ways they never imagined? ✨

the bad sanses do a raid on an illegal auction of many rare, dangerous, and illegal things. but after the dust settles, killer finds what he believes to be a weird mutated cat and decides to take it back with him art by me. my first book, and feel free to correct my spelling in the comments

Four unlucky outcasts, finding themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time, get kidnapped by the Queen, forced - alongside one loyal soldier - to slay a mad mage that has plagued the Queendom with fear. As they journey through treacherous forests and recruit more outcasts, they must overcome their deep-seated distrust and confront their own pasts.

Lysha remembers nothing before her rescue from the Black Sea. When fire takes everything she has, she begins a journey through the shattered world left after the Great Warming - and into the truth of who she really is. Along the way she will find friendship, family, and love - and powerfull ennemies. And the choice that could either save or destroy the last four lands.

Before time cracked... he was a god. Now he wears the face of a thief. After falling in battle during the great celestial war, Kairo, a divine being of balance, is reborn into the body of Ren-a petty thief on Earth. But the gods have not forgotten him. The throne of Hunrahal now stands empty, and the divine realm teeters on the edge of chaos. With power returning and enemies rising, Kairo must reclaim what was lost-and face those who betrayed him. The world doesn't need a hero. It needs a god who remembers. ✦ A divine war reborn ✦ One god. One thief. One final eclipse

When Nat and the other avengers return back to the compound on the quinjet after a long meeting about the events of sokovia form the hours beforehand...everyone is looking forward to a long shower, clean clothes and a good meal...but those plans soon change when they realise they have A stowaway with them..what will they do and how will the team prevail Ships: Steve and natasha Tony and pepper Clint and Laura Wanda and vision Slight au: Pietro is still alive and bruce and thor are still at the compound after sokovia

Lark used to dream of a quiet life, but the war tore that future away. Now she's leading a battered tank crew through the ruins of a world she barely recognizes, fighting to keep hope alive. In the midst of all the loss, she finds something unexpected: Amber - a fiery-haired radio operator and bow gunner with a quick wit and a quiet strength. As the war rages on, their bond grows, becoming the one thing the world hasn't taken from them. Together, they'll fight not just to survive, but to reclaim a piece of the life they lost - and maybe even build something new.

Dr. June Nakamura had been called many things in her career-prodigy, visionary, lunatic-but above all else, she was brilliant. The number of doctorates she possessed was creeping toward triple digits, each one a trophy of obsession. She was, by every measurable standard, the most intelligent woman alive. That was why she had been given the Project. The concept was elegant in its simplicity: a gas that could render entire battalions unconscious without a drop of blood spilled. An EMP for the human body. Not a weapon of death, but of pause. In theory, the device could end war-or at least press the world's endless conflicts into silence long enough for peace to take root. June believed in it. Believed in herself. And for the first time in her life, she was wrong. The test chamber was packed with dignitaries, generals, scientists, and investors-hundreds of witnesses hungry for proof. They watched as the first human subject was lowered into the sealed room, the faint green vapor hissing into existence. The subject did not grow drowsy. He did not collapse into gentle hibernation. Instead, his skin warped, his bones reshaped, fur erupting in violent cascades. His eyes went wild, not with terror, but with a terrifying emptiness. When it was over, there was no man in the chamber. Only a humanoid beast, animal-featured and utterly confused. His gaze wandered the walls as if he had never seen them before. When asked his name through the intercom, he only tilted his head, ears twitching. He had forgotten. He had forgotten everything. Not a sedative, then. Not a miracle. A metamorphosis. June's heart turned to ice as murmurs spread through the auditorium. Some recoiled in horror. Others, strangely, leaned forward with fascination. What they saw was not the death of a project, but the birth of something unforeseen. June had not ended war. She had ended humanity. And before anyone could stop it, the new world had begun.

Ravenrock is falling apart. Ronan and the Eternal Holders-regular teens with not-so-regular elemental powers-start out investigating their city's paranoid dictator. But when they receive a chilling message, everything changes: They have to kill him. Or the world burns. Updates every Wednesday 12 am ET

All Ren wants is to be left alone. After withdrawing ten years ago to leave someone-- or something-- behind, Ren has lived alone in her cabin. Nobody to see her. Nobody to talk to her. Nobody to use her. But when a strange girl shows up at her doorstep and refuses to leave, Ren is forced to come back into life and face the world she left behind-- for better or worse. All Piya wants is to be an adventurer! Twelve years old with only her lute and the clothes on her back, Piya Nightclaw is a young bard with a big voice. She's going to make her name known, and going on huge adventures is the perfect way to do it! Unfortunately, her skill won't take her far if nobody will give her a chance. But she's gotten as far as she has by being good at what she does and refusing to listen to naysayers, and she's not about to stop. When she finds her way to a grizzled old woman living in the woods, she's thrilled-- a retired adventurer! And she's going to mentor Piya whether she likes it or not! All Tok wants is to feel safe... He did, once. Kinda. Sorta. But since the day he escaped to the surface, his entire life has turned upside down. After being captured by siren hunters and saved by a small adventuring party, he ends up traveling with them, hoping to reach a city where he can finally be protected. But the past has a way of creeping back in... Has he really escaped what he ran away from? And what happens if his past comes for his new companions? For fans of Dungeons and Dragons and other fantasy RPGs, Starsong is the story of a rag-tag party from wildly different lives, brought together by a search for stability and life. But, of course, life isn't that easy, not when you get involved in magic deals, traps, and even conspiracy along the way... -- Notes: This content the maturity of a middle-grade novel, and as such, I kindly ask all readers to refrain from swearing or inappropriate speech while commenting. Thank you very much! -- Credits: Cover art was drawn by me!

Optic, Dio, Howl, and Heavy were built for the Krydantine Republic like a million other Starduins, soldiers built from the dust of a dying star. Now they are navigating an uncertain future as the war they were created for is now over. The commanders have questionable missions and more than ever they wonder if they are on the right side of it all. What happens to the tiny squad as they are faced with their own morality. Follow along as they discover themselves now set adrift in the Milky Way like the traces of Stardust they were formed from. They may just stumble their way into a new purpose, or right into the hands of something larger than they could have ever thought possible. ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ Updating normally in the late evening, whenever I finish a chapter. Will eventually go back to edit it all. No promises to actually finish it since no other project of mine has been finished. I have hope though. ✩

Fletching, a 15-year-old mortal, meets a new friend while working with a team of heroes to help fight whatever obstacles cross their paths. Their adventures are... legendary to say the least! (Cover Art Credit: UnderTheCounterMed)

------------------------------------------------------------ The world called Rover a savior. But he could not save his daughter. When Aemeath vanished beyond the Stridergate to save the world, something inside him did too. Time stopped. Five days passed -searching for answers with the help of Startorch Academy and his old friends. Because somewhere beyond the gate, she is still waiting. She wished for him to not be sad. But he couldn't do that knowing she could still be saved. And since she ignored his wish to 'live a simple, happy life' - he would ignore her wish too. As fragments of the past begin to surface, Rover discovers that her disappearance is tied to secrets buried deep within Startorch Academy itself. Linked to the Fractsidus. Forgotten experiments. Tampered records. A truth that shouldn't exist. And at the center of it all stands a survivor of the voidstorm - a boy with no memories, and a past that refuses to stay buried. ----------------------------------------------------------- For you, golden child. For you, my past self. For you, Rover and Aemeath. This is a Wuthering Waves fanfic written by me, Cyber, to cope with the loss of Aemeath after 3.1! (to save these goddamn martyrs for a father and daughter that made me cry for five days straight.) Uploads will come whenever I feel like it! Lmao. ------------------------------------------------------------

The universe that was once a singularity has expanded into an ever-growing force. It is vast - endless. Filled with questions about its own existence. Trillions wonder how everything began... and if it ever ends. And among them are everyday people - some ordinary, others born for more. Different blood, different worlds, different destinies... yet all paths converge in one place: The legendary Zifa Arena, at the heart of Starlight - the greatest city on Earth. This isn't a story about one chosen hero. It's a story about all of them. A journalist chasing truth. A warrior hungry for glory. A child burning for revenge. A queen rising. A beast learning love. A star learning to shine. A rookie with everything to prove. A wanderer aching for home. A seeker hunting his origins. A heart fighting to be loved. Different worlds. Different lives. Different battles. But every path leads to the arena. Every chapter opens a new life, a new struggle, a new hero. Because in this universe? Everyone is the main character of their own story. And every story matters. Welcome to Heroes Tonight.