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DEMONS ARE STIRRING AWAKE AND GODS ARE FALTERING. But when the Fire God's decree of gathering a motley crew of four to eradicate the waking demons is forged, fate is thrown off course, and the balance of the realm relies on whether or not they reach their ultimate goal. A prodigious Prince of Prophecies destined for the throne of a doomed empire, an ill-omened Princess whose curse lingers above her head, a loyal Escort with a shady upbringing, and a devout Cleric of the Bleeding God. Casting aside their differences, they band together and walk down a path filled with uncertainty, danger, and misfortune. * * * (16+) Sporadic but quite frequent updates. No spice scenes. Trigger warnings: violence, gore, blood, body horror. #2 in Indonesia - 27/08/2025

THIRD BOOK OF THE PIPER OF MIRCHAEK TRILOGY Najizaki Kai-Se's world is chaotic with him caring for a reincarnated spirit and protecting his clan after the fall of the Xuijae Empire. And when things between him and his partner, Nao-Zai falls apart, Kai-Se is ready to jump at the promise of escape, even if it's from a mysterious voice in his head. With beasts from the fundamental myths unveiling themselves, Paekdora Nao-Zai delves into a journey through worlds unknown. With his trusty sword and an ancestral spirit in his care, he must stop one of the beasts' own from destroying the balance of the world and save Kai-Se from its clutches. In a death-defying adventure, Kai-Se and Nao-Zai have to make both worlds meet, find out the truth about their bond, and thwart whatever rules there are to see each other again. From the author of the award-winning novella, 𝘒𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘦, comes the last installment of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘪𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘔𝘪𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘦𝘬 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺, where destiny is not to be trifled with, and letting go begins not from the hands, but from the heart. ˜"°•.˜"°•˜"°•.˜"°•˜"°•.˜"°• © 2023 (First Edition) [80,000 - 85,000 words] [All graphics are made by @Exequinne] C/TW: Some scenes in this story contain disturbing themes and problematic character introspection that in no way reflect the author's personal views that may upset or trigger the reader. Please read at your own risk.

🏆 LONGLIST - OPEN NOVELLA CONTEST 2022 🏆 When the walled city of the gods, Dansarun, opens its doors for trade, Xuijae's ruling clan sends its perfect representatives: the troublesome prince, Kai-Se, who wants nothing to do with palace life, and Nao-Zai, the stern soldier from the warrior clan assigned to protect him. With them stuck in a royal tour neither of them wants to be in and with Nao-Zai's near-perfect track record hanging in jeopardy, Nao-Zai and Kai-Se must settle their differences before their mission takes a difficult turn. Along the way, Nao-Zai discovers there's more to Kai-Se than he let on and the secret the prince is hiding may spell their doom once they reach the gods' Imperial City. When Kai-Se's mistake erupts into a full-blown rebellion, Nao-Zai is faced with a choice to save himself from the gods' wrath or save Kai-Se who is caught at the worst end of it. From the author of the award-winning novella, 𝘒𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘦, and the high fantasy series, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘍𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘢, comes a tale of adventure, friendship, and love, where every road to freedom is as dark and twisted as the last. FIRST BOOK OF THE PIPER OF MIRCHAEK TRILOGY ˜"°•.˜"°•˜"°•.˜"°•˜"°•.˜"°• © 2022 (First, Second Edition) [35,000 - 40,000 words] [All graphics are made by @Exequinne] 🏆 ROUND 2 QUALIFIER - OPEN NOVELLA CONTEST 2022 🏆 ROUND 1 QUALIFIER - OPEN NOVELLA CONTEST 2022

SECOND BOOK OF THE PIPER OF MIRCHAEK TRILOGY Najizaki Kai-Se doesn't have much time left. With an inexplicable sickness and a quest he cannot deny of a fallen friend, he delves into Shaoryeong, the realm of homicidal spirits and imprisoned gods, in search for answers. Paekdora Nao-Zai is running out of time. Upon being called to the Imperial Palace as the newest member of the Royal Guard, he is greeted with a dying prince and an Empire on the verge of collapse. With a task he cannot refuse, Nao-Zai has to brave friends and foes alike in a quest not just to save the Empire but Kai-Se's life as well. Shaoryeong reaps what is due and the veil between worlds may not be able to contain its hunger. It's up to Kai-Se and Nao-Zai to contain it before the webs of conspiracy weave a trap they can't escape. From the author of the award-winning novella, 𝘒𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘦, comes the second installment of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘪𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘔𝘪𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘦𝘬 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺, where the realm of splendor may not be as perfect as it appears, and at this moment, time is not on anyone's side. ˜"°•.˜"°•˜"°•.˜"°•˜"°•.˜"°• © 2022 (First Edition) [85,000 - 90,000 words] [All graphics are made by @Exequinne]

When a cursed bangle binds Sea Drifter Ninnette to a dangerous demon, she only has three days to break the curse before it claims her life. °:•.🪸.•:° Ninnette is a Sea Drifter with the power to command water, dredging shipwrecks, and salvaging lost treasure. When she braves a sunken ship no one else dares to dive, she finds a strange clockwork bangle that binds her to an ancient curse and to the infuriating Kazi, a demon who leaves destruction wherever he goes. The moment the bangle is activated, they are hunted by a secret order led by a relentless Priestess who believes the armlet is a key to something far greater than treasure. But the true danger isn't the order. It isn't the demon Kazi. It's the curse. When Ninnette puts on the bangle, a countdown begins. If she doesn't break the curse in three days, she will die like every wearer before her. °:•.🪸.•:° She commands the sea. He is a demon who has lived for centuries. They are both bound by a curse. Only three days to survive. °:•.🪸.•:° Set in a Maritime Steampunk world, and inspired by Filipino cultures, from Spanish influence to the seafaring Sama-Bajau. This story weaves dangerous magic, high stakes, and heart-aching romance. °:•.🪸.•:° ONC 2025 Honorable Mention Round 1 Winner Round 2 Ambassador Pick Round 3 Ambassador Pick °:•.🪸.•:° Romantasy High Fantasy Fantasy Adventure SciFi Steampunk Fantasci Young Adult

A courier picks up a keris from an antique shop. It shouldn't have responded. Now his mother has been taken, a secret cult is hunting him, and the only man who can help is a broken old warrior who lost his son to the same war. Nine sacred keris. Nine Djinns. Five centuries of buried history. And Amad is the last bloodline of Hang Tuah - whether he likes it or not. PUSAKA. Nusantara urban fantasy.

On the southern edge of the Huseon peninsula lies Godae Forest, the only place on the mainland that's free from Quhanian rule. Rumors of an unspeakable power, or even a settlement, float about, but none have been able to enter the forest to confirm them. Yet as the empress's invasion of Gomon approaches, she sets her gaze upon the forest. Unwilling to let the empress take more power, Mudan sets out towards Godae Forest with a small team led by Gaoren, a man with a vendetta against her past incarnation. However, the forces within the forest are hostile towards them-can they overcome their differences before the empress crushes them both? _____ Upload schedule: weekly

In the cramped, rain‑soaked alleys of Old Dhaka, Rafi scrapes by as a street vendor, chasing coins one rickshaw ride at a time. But when a midnight accident drags him into a hidden market that should not exist, he finds himself trapped in a world ruled by jinn-ancient beings who trade in magic, secrets, and souls. Now bonded to a power he doesn't understand, Rafi must survive a brutal underworld where jinn gangs fight turf wars, human street gangs sell their blood for favors, and wishes come with deadly interest. From rooftop chases to alley‑bazaar duels, he claws his way from nobody to warlord, fighting not just for his life, but for the future of Old Dhaka itself. Jinn Bazaar: Old Dhaka Uprising is an action‑packed urban fantasy set in the heart of Dhaka, where every prayer has a price and every backstreet might hide a doorway to another world.

In the afterlife, ghosts no longer wander dark graveyards. They eat ramyeon. Watch CRT televisions. File complaints. Cause accidents. And somehow survive together inside a strange space station drifting beyond time. Welcome to Friends - a sci-fi sitcom disguised as a ghost story. A dokkaebi who talks too much. A Grim Reaper tired of everything. A mysterious Messenger who always makes situations worse. Agent M, the exhausted underworld office worker. Huldra, who treats disasters like entertainment. And the General... the only person capable of controlling all of them. Somewhere between: old Korean village memories, underworld administration, absurd cosmic philosophy, and instant noodles at midnight... they continue living together. Sometimes funny. Sometimes warm. Sometimes deeply strange. But even ghosts need a place that feels like home.

❖ QUEENKILLER, KINGMAKER Book 2 ❖ A year has passed since Isla rescued Tam Mai from the dungeons, but her sister's mind is still trapped and broken. There is only one person Isla knows can help her. Meanwhile across the sea, a prince seeks justice for the murder of his mother. Their search may soon be over, but their war is yet to begin. Now they must work together to bring a new age to the realms and put a new king on the throne. But how long can their alliance hold, when one is keeping a vital secret from the other? ↝ this work contains violence, coarse language, and sexual references. content warnings also apply for ableism -- please see the opening author's note for details ↜ ↝ Wattys 2023 Ongoing Stories shortlist

[Book Eight of the "Patrons' World" series. Part three of the Ankūro Trilogy.] War and drought ravage the island of Kaguta! Amid the turmoil, two people on separate journeys, Kō and Saiban, travel the island in search of the fabled warrior, Ankūro. Desperate to find her ... and kill her. Along the way, they both become entangled in a conspiracy that could have devastating consequences for the entire island and, coming together, they must unravel the mystery to save themselves, their allies and their loved ones. But what of Ankūro? Will the old warrior oppose them, or aid them and, if she does, what of their thirst for vengeance? The epic novel, inspired by the westerns of Sergio Leone, that brings to a close the Ankūro trilogy. A "Patrons' World" story. See also: 'Ankūro' and 'Siinji'. Cover created in Canva, using an AI generated picture.

[Book Six of the "Patrons' World" series. Part two of the Ankūro Trilogy.] The island of Kaguta has a long and storied history, but it once held another society. Now lost to the ravages of time. When Tuccé takes on a job for a learned Kannai, he finds himself thrust into a race to find evidence of that long lost society. After his mentor dies, he comes into contact with the man's daughter, and, together, they continue her father's search. From bustling cities, to villages threatened by a volcano, to the mountains that divide the island, Tuccé and Yurivno must stay one step ahead of other, more sinister parties in search of the lost city. And who is the mysterious old woman that attaches herself to Tuccé and Yurivno, aiding them in their search. Who is 'Ankūro'? See also: 'Ankūro' and 'Kaguta'. Cover created in Canva, using an AI generated picture.

In the ancient town of Kosha, a sacred sword waits-silent for centuries, bound by prophecy to choose the worthy. Hundreds of commoners enter the royal tournament, though most believe the blade will answer only to those born with the Light-the Lightborn, tyrant rulers of Kosha. A prophecy Aira Ash intends to shatter. For her, the sword is neither faith nor legend. It is the only path left to vengeance. But fate has other designs, binding her destiny to a Lightborn - the very one she was meant to destroy. And in the shadows of Kosha, a mysterious man moves unseen, seeking not the sword, nor the throne, but the end of everything.

.Sumendu was a fifteen-year-old boy who had just completed his Class 10 board examinations and had come to Goa for a well-earned vacation at his maternal uncle's home. That very morning, his uncle and aunt had left for a nearby village to attend a relative's housewarming ceremony. Sumendu neither knew when they would return, nor did he particularly care-his mind was set on exploring. As he wandered aimlessly through the quiet house, his steps led him to the kitchen. In a dim corner, half-hidden by shadows, he spotted an old wooden staircase climbing up toward the attic. The sight instantly stirred his curiosity. Without a second thought, he placed a foot on the first creaky step, his heart quickening with anticipation. Little did he know, this climb would mark the beginning of the adventure of a lifetime...

A fanfic of an unofficial danmei, In Wind Woven Dreams You Linger... preferably referred to as Wind Woven Dreams, written originally in the website Quotev. The scenario in this case is " If Wen He was the one who became a demon lord's vessel instead of Tian Xing." (It's also a slight rewriting of the events of the story, because back then imo some didn't make sense :]) Synopsis: (Will be written) Post Schedule: Every saturday (Note: This was written by the actual author of WWD themselves to battle writer's block.. if this wouldn't be updated, then either the book is finished or that they forgot about it. If it happens that the author forgets this Swap!AU.. it will become an actual fanfic... that was abandoned. Thank you for your time as you read this! Hope you enjoy this fanfic/extras/whatever you call it :>)

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In a reality where the living and the dead intertwine, Gesar, the once mighty king, roams his ancient Tibetan castle as a ghost. His heart, as cold as the snow covering the mountain tops and consumed with bitterness, melts when he meets Nur--a woman like a warm summer breeze, who is drawn to forgotten histories and untold tales. As their fates meet, Gesar's long-dead heart stirs with an unfamiliar warmth, and Nur faces an impossible choice: to save the cursed soul she's grown to love or condemn him to eternal solitude. Amidst the snow-capped peaks and forgotten ruins, their love defies time and human greed, but the shadows of ancient conflicts threaten to extinguish their fragile hope. *** Note: It's loosely based on The Epic of Gesar of Ling. The grand winner of the Immortals' Conquest 2022.

[Featured on Wattpad's Asian Fantasy and Wattpad's Undiscovered Gems!] A man can see without his eyes, but he cannot see without his heart. Hua Manlou learned this truth after his sense of sight was taken away from him at a young age. But he's fortunate enough to meet Lu Xiaofeng sometime in his adolescence. Although Lu Xiaofeng is not without his vices, he would do anything for Hua Manlou and his friends. And these two friends traverse the lands of the earth, each the other's companion through all the happiness and sorrow that life may bring. The two find lovers, and with that love comes heartbreak. They find life, and with that life comes death. Together, they bear witness to all of this. The only constant is the uncertainty of where their fate may take them next. ━━━━━━━━━ . *ೃ:✧✲ﾟ*｡ ┊ a wuxia story set in gu long's lu xiaofeng universes please enjoy! edited and proofread by me - please comment any potential mistakes! i'll give you a cookie :) 　　　　━━━━━━━━━━━━ °' [featured on wattpad's asian fantasy 3.23.2023] [featured on undiscovered stories 4.1.2023]

Mi's a perfectly ordinary Singaporean girl who just happens to be studying in Japan. So why is she trapped in a fictional world of her own making? COMPLETE. All feedback is welcome - be as honest and brutal as you can be. Cover by the awesome M.N. Arzu! PSA: I've started a new Wattpad story! Check out The Nutcracker King if you're into dark fairytale retellings(: