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  1. The Spirit of the Plum Blossom Tree (TSPBT) Guan Dynasty

    By Kong Wen Hui, in Fiction. 09/10/2020 (Updated: 03/19/2024)

    Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Historical
    Sub-genres: Historical Romance, Alternate History, Dragon Fantasy, Mythic Fantasy, Ancient Orient
    • mature adult
    • dark
    • psychology
    • ancient times
    • ghosts
    • love
    • abuse
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    Wanted criminal Hong Shen finally meets his end after being stabbed in the back by a comrade. As he makes his final resting place under a dead plum tree, he submits to death.

    Instead, he receives two choices: die, or be given a second chance.

    To take the second chance means he must complete a trial in the past in order to return to the present. But what he doesn't know is that the trial isn't only difficult for him, but even more difficult for the person he must be to fulfill it.

    • 18 Chapters
    • 39,509 Words
    • 19,277 Views
    • 66 Comments
    • Mature
    • Temporary Hold
  2. Sands of Time Kandric Saga

    By Roland, in Fiction. 09/07/2023 (Updated: 03/18/2024)

    Genres: Fantasy
    Sub-genres: High/Epic Fantasy
    • teen
    • young adult
    • mature adult
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    • magic
    • no sex
    • dark

    After surviving the destruction of their world and a harrowing flight to their capitol city and supposed safety, Xavier and his patrol find the only real way to safety was his father's desperate and deadly plan. Finding themselves in a land they were unaccustomed to and a future they can hardly believe, Xavier and his small group of friends attempt to find a way to restore their lost Kingdom and if possible, revive a long dead race of Dragons. This is the world that Kandric lives in. It is not the safe place that was envisioned!

    • 16 Chapters
    • 142,572 Words
    • 12,551 Views
    • 144 Comments
    • Mature
    • In Process
  3. Beyond the Crags Kandric Saga

    By Kyle Aarons, in Fiction. 09/25/2023 (Updated: 03/11/2024)

    Genres: Fantasy
    Sub-genres: High/Epic Fantasy
    • mature adult
    • mages
    • sorcery
    • wizards
    • no sex
    • dark
    • medieval
    • ghosts

    Senior Guardsman Apprentice, Adga, is an Illorc and a commoner, neither of which would qualify her for service as a Guardsman of the Combined Desert Realm.

    Whatever god it is that determines the destiny of those such as Adga, seems to have taken a special interest in her. How else can you explain the Royal Sponsorship Pin of House Shunral, which she wears, and which was awarded by Lord Alagor Shunral himself? Things however, may be about to change for Adga and the Combined Desert Realm, as the world outside of the Realm is about to manifest itself.

    • 15 Chapters
    • 150,361 Words
    • 11,160 Views
    • 88 Comments
    • Mature
    • In Process
  4. The World Out There

    By Drew Payne, in Fiction. 06/20/2021 (Updated: 03/06/2024)

    Genres: General Fiction
    Sub-genres: Drama
    • mature adult
    • adult
    • gay
    • urban
    • coming of age
    • dark
    • crime

    It is Sunday morning. Liam sits alone in his room, at the top of the building, and hides himself away. The world outside has suddenly become a dangerous place and he must stay away from it, and he must also remember that his name is now Leo.

    This story follows Liam through one fateful Sunday and, through flashbacks, tells the story of how he came to be there.

    • 41 Chapters
    • 118,054 Words
    • 59,424 Views
    • 216 Comments
    • Mature
    • Temporary Hold
  5. Blood Of The Wilde

    By CasualWanderer82, in Fiction. 10/02/2023 (Updated: 02/21/2024)

    Genres: General Fiction, Romance
    Sub-genres: Drama, Coming of Age, Contemporary Romance
    • young adult
    • suburban
    • incest
    • dark
    • serious
    • 20th century
    • brothers
    • politics

    The only people that matter in Iron's Saint town are the Wilde family. They're affluent, celebrated, and admired. But behind their flawless existence, dark secrets lie. Ones that will shake the foundations of everything they built and stand for.

    • 8 Chapters
    • 76,675 Words
    • 7,795 Views
    • 24 Comments
    • Mature
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  6. Amber Waves 2. Astara Royalty

    By Yeoldebard, in Fiction. 01/15/2022 (Updated: 02/14/2024)

    Genres: General Fiction, Paranormal
    Sub-genres: Drama, Werewolves
    • young adult
    • magic
    • were-creatures
    • coming of age
    • dark
    • friendship

    A queen fighting for her kingdom and her life. An elf struggling with life as a royal. A neko handling his disease under the scrutiny of being a palace guard.

    All are bound by their fight, and their friendship.

    • 31 Chapters
    • 91,365 Words
    • 18,769 Views
    • 123 Comments
    • Mature
    • Complete
  7. New Year’s Resolutions For Idiots

    By Lee Wilson, in 2024 - Long May You Run. 01/01/2024 (Updated: 01/01/2024)

    Genres: Poetry, Comedy
    Sub-genres: Free-Verse, Satire
    • no sex
    • dark
    • light-hearted
    • modern
    • holiday

    Lots of people make New Year’s resolutions that they never follow. I thought it would be fun to put together a list of resolutions that nobody would follow.

    • 2 Chapters
    • 477 Words
    • 1,509 Views
    • 29 Comments
    • Everyone
    • Complete
  8. The Icebox 2. The Sapphire Thief Sectors of Earth and Space

    By JujuTheDruid, in Fiction. 11/18/2022 (Updated: 12/31/2023)

    Genres: Fantasy
    Sub-genres: Science Fantasy
    • aliens
    • space
    • casual
    • dark
    • crime

    This is the sequel to the first book, A Touch of Blue. It is highly recommended to read that one first before delving into this one 😸

    ~~~

    Zafiro is placed into the Icebox, a prison for those deemed too much of a threat to stay on Earth. Something feels wrong about the place however. Just how will Zafiro make it through a mess like this? Can he find a new family? Will the voices overcome him?

    • 27 Chapters
    • 94,533 Words
    • 12,101 Views
    • 28 Comments
    • Mature
    • Complete
  9. Raising Evzen Milky Way

    By Yeoldebard, in Fiction. 12/07/2021 (Updated: 11/22/2023)

    Genres: Fantasy, General Fiction, Science Fiction
    Sub-genres: Soft Sci-Fi, Coming of Age, Anthropomorphic Fantasy
    • teen
    • young adult
    • aliens
    • coming of age
    • dark

    Most people drift through life searching for purpose. Aleksander had his given to him before he was even conceived.

    Born a slave on the Imperial home world of Země, Aleksander’s destiny is permanently entwined with that of Clan Novák's third son, Evžen. A spoiled noblerat’s pup, the young Lidikrys is far from the ideal master.

    Can Aleksander protect his master, and teach him to survive in a hostile universe?

    • 13 Chapters
    • 30,107 Words
    • 10,115 Views
    • 22 Comments
    • Mature
    • Long-Term Hold
  10. The Court of Ghosts

    By Stephen Wormwood, in Fiction. 07/31/2023 (Updated: 11/19/2023)

    Genres: Fantasy, General Fiction
    Sub-genres: Drama, Historical Fantasy
    • mature adult
    • anal
    • dark
    • medieval
    • abuse
    • politics

    Highborn Francis Gray and lowborn Edward Bardshaw were once at the verge of a life-defining love… until the Imperial fleet destroyed their home and separated them. A decade later, fate sees fit to reunite them amidst a backdrop of political intrigue and surging public unrest. Can they rekindle their old spark? And if so, can it resist the echoes of history? After all, ten years is a long time, and neither Fran nor Ed are who they once were…

    • 17 Chapters
    • 223,392 Words
    • 12,201 Views
    • 93 Comments
    • Mature
    • Complete
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