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.

William Bell is seventeen. Smart. Ordinary. Then he wrote two words he didn't understand: MISSIONARY BAPTIST. Now he sees creatures that shouldn't exist. A pale man calls him "chosen." And three drowned sisters are waiting for him in Yorkshire. He doesn't want this legacy. But the last Missionary Baptist can't run from what he is. London has ghosts. And they've found him.

Abel was never meant to matter. Life in his quiet, run-down village should be simple: keep his down, stay out of trouble and help his mother. In the small Kingdom of Saint Caldzand where magic runs through noble bloodlines, villagers like Abel are meant to live and die quietly. He would've been content with that, except a violent vision of a mysterious man breaks the fragile safety he's relied on. Hiding is no longer possible. Abel finds himself in a world dictated by a father he never knew and a legacy his mother has tried to keep hidden. As nobles begin to take interest and old rumors resurface, Abel is forced to confront a question he has spent his life avoiding: Who am I? And why me?

By day, Kallen Onyx is just another invisible nineteen-year-old trying to survive the Second Shift District. By night, he is the city's unacknowledged safety net. When the bridges shake and the buses stall, Kallen steps in. He doesn't fly, and he doesn't wear a cape. He turns his skin into unyielding mineral stone to hold up the infrastructure the city refuses to fix. He saves lives. The system logs it as "Operational Variance." He breaks his back. The system calls it "Maintenance." But after years of being a human column for a crumbling city, Kallen feels something new. A delay. A stutter. A lag between his will and his power. The weight is getting heavier. The "Lag" is getting longer. And the city just updated its benchmarks to demand even more. Kallen has to decide: Does he keep holding up a world that treats him like a spare part? Or does he let it fall?

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.

Minutes from death, pharmaceutical researcher Daniel Chen is offered a deadly bargain: The Lazarus Protocol. He survives, but with terrifying powers and a chilling new awareness. Transformed into a pawn of Helix Frontier, Daniel must uncover the truth behind the Decay Protocol before it consumes him. In a world where evolution is weaponized, survival is a dangerous game. And the only way to win may be to lose yourself entirely.

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?

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"

A man who lost half of his face in a terror attack faces the same horror while trying to get a grip on life in his own way.

In the neon-lit dystopia of Neo-Eden, Zevran Kross-a Psion with unparalleled psychic powers-is slowly dying. But when the megacorporation EdenCorp unveils a weapon that could eradicate Psions forever, Zev must lead a desperate resistance to save his people, even if it costs him his life. With a ragtag team of outcasts, Zev will face betrayal, sacrifice, and the ultimate question: What does it mean to be a hero in a world that wants you dead?

In a secluded village, guarded by secrets and ancient magic, young Lyra inherits the mantle of Archivist, her life forever tied to dusty tomes and hidden knowledge. When a powerful Mage arrives, offering forbidden powers and a connection to her mysterious past, Lyra embarks on a dangerous journey beyond the village walls, forced to confront her hidden abilities, untangle a web of betrayal, and discover the fate of her true family, all while protecting the very magic that threatens to consume her.

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.

In a world where ancient evil stirs, a rational ballistics expert inherits a mythical bow-the Dhanush of Rama. Thrust into a war he doesn't understand, he must awaken other Astra-wielders to become the DashaVir and shield humanity from primordial chaos.

"You're okay!" My voice was barely above a whisper. "I... I thought..." I stepped closer and bent down, Specter tensed and turned his face away. "You found me injured and unmasked, I suppose you're interested to see who I am?" His voice was sharp and rough. I couldn't discern if Specter was angry, scared, embarrassed, or a combination of all three. I could tell he was in a lot of pain though, judging by the sound of his ragged breathing. I set his mask down beside him before turning around and taking a few steps away. I stared out at the waves for a few moments as I wrung the water from my hair and clothes. I kept my back to him as I replied. "I don't need to know what you look like. I can see that you're a good person... And that's good enough for me." ________________________ Sylvia is a troubled woman whose budding powers cause her to cross paths with the city's new superhero. Desperate to put away her dark past, she attempts to find redemption by saving the citizens of Amber City. With the guidance of a hero, a villain, and her unwavering moral compass, Sylvia attempts to embrace her newly found powers and accept what she will become.

*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.

Fallon wakes up one day thinking that life will go on like any other day. But by night she finds herself to be the last remaining heiress to an underground fairy monarchy banished over 3000 years ago. She has to save them from war and bring them back to glory. All she has to do is find the missing art piece and solve the biggest mystery of her life.

He wasn't chosen. He was struck. When a storm brands Caleb with thunder in his veins, he's pulled into a tribe at war, with monsters in the water and a power that wants to tear him apart. Anna is the only thing keeping him grounded... but survival won't come without Koda, the ally determined to train him, and Mike, the boy who feels too much and doesn't trust him. To keep them all, and himself, Caleb has to master the thunder before it masters him. A story from the unfolding Meteo Saga. Quick note: This story is entirely fictional. The town, people, storms, all of it - made up. If it looks like something from real life, it's coincidence, not intention.

After an untimely death involving a banana peel and some bad luck, an average guy finds himself isekai'd into a new world. The twist? He's been reincarnated as a frilly, sparkly, gender-bent magical girl! Armed with an oversized bow, a glowing staff, and a chirpy magical companion named Fluffbuns, our hero must navigate his new role as the legendary guardian of this world. But with glittery costumes, confusing powers, and monsters lurking around every corner, this reluctant magical girl is in for one wild, hilarious adventure!

I woke up expecting my plain white ceiling. Instead, I got a medieval roof full of creepy runes, a missing pillow... and a dangerously attractive, one-eyed man with fangs calling me "author." Somehow, I've been dropped inside my own fantasy novel - the one where the hero is supposed to die to save the world. Except my so-called "Chosen One," Arion Vale, refuses. Now, with three days before the entire kingdom turns to stone, I have to convince my stubborn hero to complete the ritual... or I'll be trapped in my own story forever. Oh, and the villain I created? He's here too - and he knows exactly how much trouble I'm in. It's my plot. My world. My characters. ...So why does it feel like I'm the one about to lose?

Sutton Vale is a broke college student with zero detective skills. until a staged mystery for a YouTube video accidentally makes her internet famous as a private investigator. Now, real clients are showing up, expecting her to solve their problems. With the help of her best friend, a grumpy law student, and a conspiracy-obsessed hacker, Sutton must fake her way through missing cats, blackmail schemes, and actual crimes. But when a real mystery turns deadly, she'll have to decide if she's in over her head... or if she just might be good at this detective thing after all. Main Characters Sutton Vale (20): A broke, sarcastic, and slightly chaotic college student who accidentally becomes a detective. She's smart but relies mostly on bluffing and luck. Ivy Calloway (21): Sutton's best friend and a media studies major. Runs a YouTube channel and is the mastermind behind the original fake mystery. Lennox "Knox" Mercer (22): A grumpy but brilliant law student who unwillingly becomes Sutton's legal consultant. Archer Flynn (24): A real private investigator who is amused by Sutton's antics and occasionally helps her out. Mila Vesper (19): A hacker and conspiracy theorist who insists on helping Sutton solve cases. Professor Orion Wolfe (50s): A mysterious criminology professor who seems to know more than he lets on. Detective Easton Rhys (30s): A local cop who keeps running into Sutton and is suspicious of her "detective" skills. Cassian "Cass" Reyes (22): Sutton's ex-boyfriend, now a journalist, who keeps trying to get the inside scoop on her cases. ***New update on every Friday*** Disclaimer: This story is a work of fiction. Any references to real-life brands, celebrities, or media are purely for creative purposes and do not imply any affiliation, endorsement, or factual accuracy. All characters and events are fictional, and any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. No copyright or trademark infringement is intended.