Reluctanthero Stories

The Professor says Aria fell through a crack in space and time. Aria will have to take his word for it, because she doesn't remember much. But she does remember that where she's from, Pokémon don't exist, and they don't make men like Adaman. She also remembers the music. A journey through Pokémon Arceus Legends, where the sarcastic, jaded, and somewhat amnesiatic OC is not motivated at all to be a hero and just wants to be left alone in a corner to play her music.

Jasper was a nobody-just another college student. Until a mysterious mark appeared on his arm. Now he's drawn into a hidden war between bloodlines, forced to understand powers he never asked for. He isn't just a pawn. Because the truth is, Jasper doesn't just belong to this war. He might be the reason it ends- or the one who destroys everything trying.

Sid Summers just wants a fresh start. Used to be known as Volt Jr. He was a teen superhero with a superspeed gift who had given up on being superhero after the death of his best friend. He enrolled at Hawthorne University to escape his past. But escaping isn't so easy. Between college parties, awkward roommates, complicated crushes, and a university full of secrets, Sid is trying to find himself. Who he is supposed to be. When a campus shooting reveals a masked figure from his past, Sid is forced to rethink whether he made a mistake by giving up on heroing.

*Updates Every Saturday: Starting May 2nd 2026* Four ancient kingdoms once stood as one, united under the rule of the four dragons. With the disappearance of each dragon, they now burn. The western Kingdom of Ardorhelm shelters the lost while the eastern Kingdom of Eirynspire tightens its iron grip on the world, led by a tyrant determined to claim every crown as their own. As war spreads and hope thins, rumors claim to know the true source of Eirynspire's strength: the last living dragon. Steffan, who had already lost his family to the war, never sought to be a hero. He lives by his skill with a bow and arrow, never staying in one place. But when he joins a secret expedition beyond the borders of war, he awakens a gift that may be tied to the vanished dragons. Among unlikely allies is a girl from the east, far kinder than the barbarians he was raised to fear. As loyalties blur and truths unravel, Steffan discovers the dragon may not be the weapon the world believes it to be - and the prophecy of the Fourfold Flame may not be lost yet.

Being a Queen is a real pain in the neck. Literally. It is a truth universally acknowledged that a young lady of sixteen, in possession of a family curse, must be in want of an absurdly awkward situation. Lady Evelyn Ravenshade didn't ask for the jagged crown, the heavy velvet dresses that feel like literal armor, or the Ruby that has a nasty habit of burning things. She would have much preferred a life of tea, gossip, and zero responsibility. Instead, she's inherited a throne that comes with a side of "imminent doom" and two very different, very complicated boys: Sebastian: The one with the dangerous softness and the habit of leaning against pillars looking far too handsome for his own good. Alistair: The one who lied, protected, and then stabbed her (it's a long story). As the "Glitched Gods" of her world begin to stir and the Ruby starts to glow with a mind of its own, Evelyn has to decide: will she be the queen the kingdom expects, or the one they're afraid of? Step one: Try not to set Alistair on fire. Step two: Try to survive the coronation. "If you lie to me again, I will set you on fire." "Fair," he admitted.

Scarlet is a girl more comfortable in libraries and museums than the mall or the sports field. Her dream is to become a scholar, but right now she's having a hard enough time passing eighth grade Remedial Math 2A. When her mentor dies in her arms, he leaves her two things: a lifetime of notes, and his high-level membership in the prestigious Antiquarian Society. But to keep it, she's going to need help. Who would have thought that turning to an immortal sorceress, living deep in the cold wastes, could be so dangerous? Now she's got to contend with dark wizards, evil dragons, and a lost necropolis teaming with undead. Follow the misadventures of a disaffected middle school student as she navigates the relatable pitfalls of teen-hood, set against the backdrop of occasionally having to slay a dragon.

Look man, I just wanted to survive high school. I didn't exactly have a life plan, but I at least expected it to be normal. But apparently that's too much to ask. I usually don't get signs from the universe, but that day, mine came in the form of a foreign princess crashing through our school window and knocked the wind out of me. And I mean foreign as in, not from this world. Because she came from another world. A different world. A world where I was apparently an heir to a throne of a country that was currently engaged in a war with a neighbouring nation. The usual stuff. So instead of having to worry about school, homework, or getting a girlfriend, I now have to worry about people trying to kill me in order to win a war that I was never a part of from the first place. To top it all off, I had exams coming up. It's an adventure filled with magic, sarcasm, witty humour, existential threats, homework, and a very angry ninja who punches first and asks questions later. Should be fun.

Charlotte and Harrison thought running a deep-space salvage operation so far out of the farthest quadrant of space would be unremarkable but it wouldn't be long before Harrison's past caught up with him. Harrison's nemesis, Fleet Test Run Captain, Tiffany Shelly, cannot seem to catch a break while getting even with him but the odds tip in her favor, if but for a moment. Discovering an illegal mining operation during a crash re-entry from sub-space speeds was one thing, finding that they're all wanted by Fleet Industries was another, being pursued at every turn by Tiffany, herself was the last straw. Discover how the tightly knit crew of The DSSV Mingus weaves their way through the...well...hey, I'm only on chapter eight, right now, so...to quote Indiana Jones, "I dunno, I'm making this up as I go"

Author Note: This story is currently being revised. Chapters may be updated. They took her sight, her throne, and her trust. But when the storms rise, so does she. Now Eira must choose. Between running and love, between the crown and the one man she cannot lose. They say the island remembers. Its six points rise like blades from the sea, carved not by time but by will-old will, war-forged and sealed with blood. Once, long ago, there was peace. But peace is a fragile lie, and power has a taste too rich for those born too close to thrones. And so the old king fell. A new line rose, crowned not by right, but by betrayal. And from that line came a bride. Untitled, unwilling, and dangerous without knowing it. Her name was Eira. She was never meant to refuse. She was never meant to survive. Blinded by treachery, betrayed by blood, she was given as bait to lure a boy who would be king. But she was paired with another. Chosen. The island woke. And in the dark, where eyes fail and truth sharpens, Eira rose. Not with sight, but with vision. And the island was watching. And love was by her side. This is the story of the girl who failed every test. Until the one that mattered. And of the man who loved her not for her power, but for her resistance to it. Before Eira, there was only fear. After her, nothing would be the same. Now updated with a never-before-seen three-part prequel! Read to the end for the icy origin of Lucan and Eira's bond.

Twenty years ago, a meteorite changed the world. Now, heroes soar through the skies, villains plot in the shadows, and Hero Academy trains the next generation of legends. Tessa Quinn, daughter of the world's strongest hero, wants to prove she can stand on her own. Avery Blake breaks every rule. Roman tries to remember his past. Powers will clash. Secrets will unravel. The next era of heroes is just beginning. This is my first story, so constructive criticism is welcome ✍️ Temporary cover - updates planned monthly. All images used belong to their respective owners.

Life is already a juggling act for 35 year old Samantha. Work life balance? Doesn't exist. Between her corporate job, being a wife, and a mum of 2, chaos is her default setting. So when an otherworldly magical phenomenon starts hounding her like a stalker. She find this to be down right rude. How is she expected to save the world -again- when she can't even get her children to eat breakfast?

After a harrowing encounter with an unknown jungle terror, Reece Parker finds himself held captive inside the grounds of an elite boarding school. However, when his newfound, raw abilities begin drawing more of the beasts, he's forced to quickly master his powers and navigate the complex dynamics of his fellow students. While racing to protect the school from an escalating threat, he soon learns that leaving might not be an option.

The Demon Lord rose. Relics were scattered. Heroes were summoned. Destiny answered with a knight, a mage, a rogue, and... Kaname. Who doesn't know what he's doing, but keeps surviving anyway. A journey through broken prophecies, dumb cults, flaming bureaucracy, and maybe-just maybe-something heroic.

The Unravelling Warriors In a world where silence carries secrets and ruins remember blood, the forgotten will rise. When the fragile balance of ancient elements is disturbed, a reluctant warrior named Nishad finds himself entangled in a destiny written in scars, swords, and silence. Haunted by a past he cannot change and guided by a priest with golden eyes, Nishad must awaken the dormant energy within him-the Kundalini. But such power comes at a price. Beside him walks Saira, a fierce researcher scarred by loss, and Sorin, a blade-wielder whose calm masks a storm. Together, they journey across sacred temples, crumbling cities, and cursed forests in search of legendary jewels and lost truths. At the heart of it all lies a single truth-five ancient warriors must rise again. But not all battles are fought with steel. Some lie buried in the soul. As demonic forces stir and elemental guardians test their resolve, the line between prophecy and punishment begins to blur. In this clash of myth and memory, will Nishad stand tall-or unravel?

In a quiet clan nestled deep in the mountains, Tenshiro's life is simple-until the day he discovers an ancient sword bound by linked chains and a dark curse. When tragedy strikes, the sword's power awakens, pulling him into a world of spirits, shadows, and secrets his mother warned him to avoid. Haunted by loss and driven by a fierce new strength, Tenshiro must unravel the sword's curse before it consumes him-and everything he holds dear.

Iona Kay's quiet life as an escape room attendant shatters when a mysterious key activates the glowing keyhole birthmark on her palm, marking her as the "Living Lock." Drawn into the secretive Order of Keys, Iona learns her ability to unlock and seal powerful domain doors is crucial to maintaining balance in the world. As she faces dangerous breaches and a rogue faction bent on destruction, Iona must navigate ancient secrets, using only her intellect to protect a fragile reality. Will she embrace her role or let the doors to chaos swing wide open?

*completed* Billu Jama was a boy of six when he decided to become a magician. But he wanted to find true MAGIC. His search always led to stage performers telling him that it was nothing more than sleight of hand and he was convinced otherwise. Thrust into a hidden world of elemental magic-where Ether freezes reality, fire speaks, wind listens, and earth remembers-Billu must uncover secrets buried in silence. As his journey leads him to forgotten realms, ancient powers, and a growing storm of danger, he realizes this is more than a quest to find magic. It's a journey to remember who he truly is. Billu Jama's Quest for MAGIC is a modern-day fantasy of wonder and wilderness, weaving folklore with timeless questions of destiny, belonging, and belief. Word Count: 30k approx *This a first draft. I encourage you to read it with a grain of salt. *Have fun.

Some men head West to find fortune. Stanley Bannister came to clean up a legal mess-and wound up stranded in a desert town that barely exists. There's no map for Cracked Rock-just a handful of misfits, rumors of rattlers, and a cactus that may or may not be judging him. But something strange is stirring beneath the dust. An old rival wants to claim the town for a railroad stop-or maybe it's about that long-abandoned mine everyone says is worthless. Either way, Stanley's about to find out the West doesn't forget. And it sure as hell doesn't forgive. First introduced as a serial in a courthouse newsletter, Cracked Rock now rides again-dustier, funnier, and with more bite than ever. Coming soon. Episodes post bi-weekly.

Once feared across the mortal plains, The Wanderer was an outlaw like no other-a man whose name became legend, and whose skills in a duel were said to be unmatched. But one fateful night his legend was shattered by a being not of this world. A supernatural entity offered him a choice: face the cold grip of death or serve an eternity in the shadows, walking between dimensions where few dared tread.