Telos - 9th Anniversary Edition

Ryan Geever | mystery | Complete

THE ORIGINS OF RADICAL-9. Taking place four years before the beginning of Radical-9, Gavin Daniels is kidnapped from his abandoned college campus and uncovers the terrible origins behind the Radical-9 Virus and the motivations behind the mastermind behind it all, Jack Adata, before he ever became Game Master of Elysium. Trigger Warnings: Death, Violence, Murder, Blood

35.49 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 16:18

To My Dearest Scorpio

forevercelest | psychological | Complete

In Japanese, "羘n ". Another classical edition written that blends in horoscopes and astrology signs into the story. Surrounding the 4 elements (Fire, Water, Air, and Earth) of the Western and Sidereal astrology, what happens when Scorpio O meets Virgo M? Let's reveal the mystery in this special release.

0.39 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 16:21

The Hidden

janejreid | sci_fi | Complete

Millions of years ago, the magical races set about exploring space. When the humans started rejecting and persecuting them, only some chose to stay and help humanity thrive. Now, humanity is coming a little too close to discovering the magical world that lives alongside them. Unable to leave the planet, the magical races retreat to places on the earth that are uninhabitable to humans. Can they contact their space faring brethren before the humans discover them? Or will there be a genocidal war?

39.48 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 16:43

Star Cats

Miles Trombley | one_shot | Complete

Tyger and his friends are a group of genetically engineered cat humanoid, raised to become star rangers for the intergalactic human federation, called the Star Alliance. Their job is to protect the human colonies and defeat whoever tries to threaten them. But everything changed when a mysterious race of alien bugs appears from the unknown and attack the planets. To order to stop the bugs, the Star Cats must find an alien artifact with the mysterious potential of stopping the invaders. They will travel to different worlds, fight different space monsters, and raid two alien temples before the bugs exterminate everyone across the galaxy. Will they be able to save humans, or will they fall? Note: There might be grammar errors I missed because this is my first draft. This fiction will also be a novella. I will post the chapters between 6 pm and 10 pm. The book cover is also AI generated from Dall-e 3.

11.42 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 16:46

Wet World Wonderland: The Happiest Machine.

Alzoran | one_shot | Complete

This is a short story based in the world of Wet World Wonderland. The Machine is reborn, inspired by a great light he will journey to find it once more, giving everything he has as he upholds his prime directive.

7.99 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 16:44

The first summer night

Ruslan_rb_kg | one_shot | Complete

Going to sea, century after century, generation after generation, people have met the same things there - the wind, the waves and a ship with an elven captain coming into port just to restock the supplies...

2.75 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 16:44

A Tale of Tricks and Knowledge

Emersyn Hart | tragedy | Complete

This story was written for the Royal Road Community Magazine Jan 2024 Ezekiel craved one thing: knowledge to become immortal. Each day he studies in a library worn down by time, hidden away past the forest. Each day, he returns with the same information. Immortality may have existed, but it can't exist anymore. The first human girl visits his hometown. Enamoured by her desire to fill her life with adventure, Ezekiel shares the library with the traveller. What was supposed to be a simple test of resolve was anything but. Secrets are uncovered. Decisions must be made. What to Expect: - 1.5k - 3k word chapters - Enemies to Lovers Romance Side Plot - A medium paced story - Non-human x Human relationship

14.70 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 16:48

Curiosity At Work

Aladar Bajusz | comedy | Complete

Curiosity, the driving force behind man's insatiable thirst for knowledge, usually needs a person, a collective, something to enact his will.Until now.Using a loophole so ancient everyone forgot about it, it hijacked a human body and took it on a reality bending adventure though the universe.The problem is, an idea is not meant to be a person.And there is only so much abuse the laws of the universe can take before it starts crumbling around everyone.Just to answer a simple question.What if? [participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge] [Successfully completed the Writathon challenge. Story is now complete)

43.93 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 17:25

Necks Direct

Jeffrey B Wolf | comedy | Complete

Thisis a short slice of life urban fantasy story where a partial vampire gets more than he bargained for from his recently ordered meal.

1.71 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 17:24

Last Resort

Anthony215 | horror | Complete

A group of tourists are now forced to survive after an island that was once home to a famous resort on the beautiful island of Banoi becomes ground zero to a zombie apocalypse. They will have to navigate their way through hell on paradise and attempt to make it off the island that was once home to a beautiful resort. Will they find their way off the island and survive or will they become victims to the one thing they are running from?

20.42 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 17:32

Power

Rollmono | mystery | Complete

On the day of his 10th birthday Terry Andrew (an anxious kid) develops power beyond any mortal person. Terry's powers are causing him problems in his life. Terry must take control of his power before his power controls him.

7.50 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 17:44

Avalon (Year 2)

Miss hearty | mystery | Complete

Avalon is going back to Hogwarts for her second year. she is looking forward to going back. but when a dark wizard escapes out of prizon her 2nd year may be in danger Please rate my stories.

8.48 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 17:36

The Secrets of Lineage and Truth in Murder

JRBANCROFT | mystery | Complete

Murder, hidden family secrets, a car fortune, and blackmail. A trio tries to bring their successful car company to America, a competitor to the Model T, though their progress is deterred by a murder. When one of the owners finds out his father was murdered, and he is forced to go home for the first time in decades. A home and family he had not seen for a very good reason. There he meets a young lady who holds the pieces to the rest of the story.

18.05 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 17:36

Striker: a R. A. T. H short story

LotsChrono | psychological | Complete

What are comrades who run on code? What makes an artificial creation designed to fight alive? Taking place before the events of 'R. A. T. H', this is a short story that focuses on the character Shana Striker with a brief glimpse into her past as a Captain within Alos's army. It is best read after having read up to at least the end of chapter 23 of the main story, though chapter 30 is more preferable. Yet, this short may also stand alone on its own merits if you wish it to. Discord Server: https://discord.gg/vwKhVUR Want more interesting stories? Check out my profile.

2.76 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 17:43

The Black Unicorn

Ralts Bloodthorne | one_shot | Complete

The Sterile Queen Aveliene, the most feared of the legendary Wraithkillers, has been sent by her step-mother, the Eternal Elba, to look into rumors that the black unicorn has returned. After over a century of war, the Six Worlds lie in ruins, and an ill omen like the black unicorn appearing could mean that the troubles are still not over. A story set in the Six Worlds of Shtar, it takes place during the same time period as Echoes of War, but is a complete, stand-alone work.

12.61 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 18:01

DogZ (Complete)

Underload | action | Complete

First, Spring's favorite hu-man left for somewhere and didn't return, then his pack leader met an accident and died, leaving him alone in a pack on the cusp of splitting away. He's alone and angry and goes to sleep one night, wishing for them to come back so he could play and run and bask in the sun. A miracle happens and his pack leader comes back to life! Or does he?

34.66 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 18:47

How to make an announcement!

DarlaSansby | comedy | Complete

Steve and Bucky have something to tell the others, but things don't go as smooth as planned... Avengers AU

0.42 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 18:32

Feet Off The Ground

JDTHEGREATANIMAL | psychological | Complete

An ordinary man who drifts through life and encounters something that links to his dream.

0.86 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 10:45

Echoes of the Mind's Eye: 13 Speculative Fiction Short Stories

Victor D. Lopez | psychological | Complete

[Synopsis from the book's web pages at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Smashwords] This book is a compilation of 13 contemporary science fiction and speculative fiction short stories whose range extends from the innermost dimensions of the mind to the outer reaches of the universe. The stories touch on both timeless and novel themes including philosophical questions as to the meaning of life, the nature of reality, the power of love, the catastrophic consequences of looking for truth in all the wrong places, scientific hubris, and the superlative strength and wrenching weakness of the human spirit. Themes include hard and soft science fiction, horror, humor, romance and literary fiction in both traditional and unusual combinations. Several of the stories in this collection can be classified as "dark fiction" that pose all too disturbingly feasible ways for human beings to destroy themselves through bad decisions--and perhaps even our corner of the universe. But these are tempered with humor and with the hope that springs from humanity's ability to cheat fate through its ingenuity--and, more importantly, to learn from its mistakes. These stories are intended to entertain, but also to leave the reader thinking long after she/he puts down the book.

28.17 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 10:39

Ringing In My Ears

CandidCallalily | psychological | Complete

Shadows are humanity's tag-alongs, with the ability to empower, demoralize, enrich, or disturb, unbeknownst to those they tail. It is up to Violet to intervene when they cross the line, but when she has her most vivid dream in recent memory, she realizes she is up against a formidable adversary. Ian, a guitarist in a local band, joins her quest to find and stop the shadow, only for the threat to be closer to home than he ever could have imagined.

8.21 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 11:30