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Whispers of Rúndiamhair Shíoraí

By Cormac Darragh

384 0 0 30326

When Caleb Harrison arrives in the remote town of Dúnnaofa, he’s searching for a fresh start, not knowing the secrets that await him at the enigmatic Rúndiamhair Shíoraí Manor. Drawn to the manor's ancient stone walls, its foreboding presence, and its elusive...

Dungeon Delver Girl Friend

By Alirelina

2234 31 3 18060

Rimar and Izei have been roommates for many years now, after having promised each other that they'd only move to separate homes once one of them got a girlfriend. However, neither seems to have any luck when it comes to romance, and so the status quo persists. However,...

Hopeless

By BennyKill709

1758 0 0 9410

Vivian, a deadly assassin posing as a high-society escort, Tre, a technician harboring feelings for the ghost of her former lover, and Naomi, a survivor held together by machinery and anger, find themselves at the center of an interstellar crisis when a mind-corrupting...

Forbidden Love

By CoolG1319

946 2 0 2036

Kathy and Venus Luceat come from entirely different and opposing worlds, with their respective kinds having been sworn enemies for countless millennia. Nevertheless, against all odds, these two individuals found themselves inexplicably drawn to each other....

Remaniscance of the Past: A Grandma's Story

By dhampel

5207 0 0 21733

Whether you come from a family that seems to have everything or a dysfunctional family that is barely holding on. One thing is for certain. It is our elders that we must learn from and aspire to be. In today's day and age, we often forget that the ones that...

Clothes

By pinkchaosstories

2261 0 0 1012

A witch and her attendant explore a pond on the property, and Razi takes note of the danger posed to her boss's niece's fine attire. What was Doris thinking, putting the girl in white? (A short story that happens mid-chapter two of Blood and Thorns)

Blood and Thorns

By pinkchaosstories

19210 0 0 121728

Frigga Thorneheart is set to become the Honeyshore Coven's Heir, but when she falls in love with a servant in her aunt's household, those plans are thrown into question. She'd always wanted to fall in love, but it would have been better to do so with someone...

Sovereign Warriors 1: Tapestry of Chains

By Chriscliff

42978 3 1 199906

Powerful mercenaries murdered Beylesa's father half a decade ago. Frantic tales now come of an army ravaging towns across Emrandyr, and the young Inquisitor’s only choice is to swallow her hatred of hired swords and call upon a rising team of mercenaries to...

Little Scraps of Love

By DesdemonaRose

3798 1 1 3501

It's Therin's sixteen birthday. For him it's yet another birthday. For his best friend, Lucis, it's an extra special one. Therin's birthday is twenty-one days away. Yet, Lucis is already starting to drop his special brand of gifts on him. **** Story written...

Whispers of Nature

By Fizzybrat

32117 0 0 15282

In the enchanting world of "Whispers of Nature," Thalia, a thyrsus mage with a deep connection to the natural world, embarks on a journey of profound discovery. Her path leads her to the heart of an ancient forest, where she encounters Silvan—a captivating...

The were-dragon of Hercynia

By Malagiso

14738 0 0 78841

Volusius has had only one wish since he lost himself as a child in the forest of Hercynia. His wish is granted when one day the mysterious Varuclezia offers to help him slay the dragon of Hercynia, which has ravaged his home town three times. They both set...

Valiant: Season 2

By Syntaritov

127656 4 0 780926

"We are all villains in someone else's story." The second season of episodic stories from the Inkiverse, which continues the adventures and misadventures of a cast of curious characters, taking place in a galaxy filled with magic, technology, and questionable...

The Craft of Exploration

By DesdemonaRose

4166 0 0 1500

The first Talitha Harbor expedition by sea. What will the Captain discover? Will he learn more about the planet or himself? This story was originally created for a Twitter #VSS challenge, you can learn more about them here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/vsscollab It...

Kyril: The Land Above

By Team Kyril

35656 0 0 66539

Thirteen years after the Burning of Delphinus, two wayward sisters lead vastly different lives far across the floating, ancient continent of Kyril. However, the world never sleeps, and peace is ever fragile against the machinations of ambition and greed....

Loving You

By daisyforyourthoughts

9852 0 0 2840

Meeting her was something he'd wanted for centuries. She was his Tayvee. His soulmate. So why did it have to be so hard to keep her?

Gap Stories - Volume 1

By Syntaritov

41662 0 0 95493

A collection of 9 short stories from the Myrrdicato Galaxy that bridge the gap between Season 1 and Season 2 of the Valiant series.

Daughter of Zarthos

By J.L. Blum

127026 0 0 19812

Nathan Orthos and Samuel Silverman were two 18 yearolds were thinking about their future together and life after high school. As they looked out to the stars from the trailer park were they lived in neither of them knew that circumstances stances beyond their...

Los Deseos

By KarLey

17458 0 0 2185

Historias cortas. Deseos intensos. Deseos que los harán dudar de sí mismos. Sus decisiones. Su poder de control. Incluso de no herir a sus seres queridos. Un mundo donde ya algunos de nosotros hemos caminado y puede que aún sigamos caminando.

Secret Agent Someone: Treachery at its Finest (samplers and snippets)

By Wordigirl

124288 33 1 13811

Many different excerpts and clips from one of my WIPs; Secret Agent Someone. A troubled orphan, internally traumatized by his complicated past, is recruited by an elite spy organization. There, he grows to become one of the best agents on the force due to...

The Fairy and the Assassin

By WolfofWinter

13207 0 0 2860

Ashly is a young fairy who has a Goddess on her side. Faris is a human assassin with a target on his back. This is a story about how they met and fell for one another, even though they are from different worlds. There will be ups and downs but will love...

Love

By SailingOcelot

12248 2 0 305

'Love' is a very, very unofficial collection of short romance scenes. These scenes are an exploration of the relationships between the characters. They will hint at some of the storylines between characters. Enjoy!

Die Hexen vom Wyrmwald

By Bernsteinschmiede

62122 10 10 13248

Es war einmal eine böse Hexe, die lebte im Wyrmwald und fraß jeden, der ihrer Hütte zu nahe kam. Bis ein junger Hexer vorbei kam, sie in ein Huhn verwandelte und in die Hütte einzog. Als er dann auf die Schnappsidee kommt, den Werwolf einzufangen, der in...

A Wolf's Loyalty

By StorytellerNat

93389 0 0 0

"Well, you'd have to be my servant...and like a servant, you'd have to do exactly as I say!" Midna said he had to be her servant, but was she aware of the effect that'd have on him in the state he was in? Twilight Princess told through Link's perspective as...

The Allure of Darkness

By Cordeeceps

13683 0 0 7338

The dragons were the first to fall when the Prince attacked. Their empire was leveled in an instant, the capital burned to ashes, and without the most powerful race in the world ruling Abrioxus the continent devolved into chaos. Bitter nations previously kept...

The Gods of Dragons: Book 3, Trust and Betrayal

By dragonshadow58

60557 1 1 65808

[Note: Feedback wanted. This is a first draft  awaiting edits, so the perfect time to clarify and fix issues.] Millennia have passed since the death of the dragons, their loss reshaping the world. From the destruction, the kingdom of man has risen into a...

Fleurs Mortelles

By AmélieIS

14960 1 0 2086

À cause de l'action irréfléchie de son voisin, Héritier Lyrienne, Éldorine se retrouve dans la mortelle Forêt Noire à la recherche de pommes miracles. Cette nouvelle a été écrite pour accompagner mon article "La meurtrière Fleur Alyssenne" et elle se déroule...

The Tranquil Expanse

By Athena Rae

141553 4 1 114887

[b]Part 1: Inyarel[/b][br] The country of Inyarel has been thrust into war between the elves and the humans. The humans went from peacefully living in Inyarel to invading the cities and forests the elves called home, claiming these locations for themselves....

The Hidden Sonnets of Caedmon Briarheart

By LadyAdepha

47968 6 0 2253

It is well known throughout Valdys that Cademon Briarheart, Royal Guard and author of the many poetic works which have been posthumously compiled into the popular 'Bardic Lyrics of Caedmon Briarheart', was the long time lover and partner of the late King Velebor....

Necromancer I

By annyborg

22887 1 0 54270

[b]Reader discretion advised. This series deals with a variety of topics that may be uncomfortable and or offensive to read about.[/b] I thought all I needed to do was deliver the mystery package. I was wrong. So very wrong. They say the Spirits play with...

Deathly Flowers

By AmélieIS

48966 24 4 10651

Because of the rash action of her neighbour, Heir Lyrienne, Éldorine finds herself in the deadly Black Forest in the search of miracle apples. This short story was written as a companion piece for my article "The murderous Alyssenne flowers", and it is set...

Deus Irae: Falling Night

By greentop

49819 0 0 35915

Gods walk amongst us, just like they always have. Be it in fields, factories, or on the battlefield, their domains have helped the modern world take shape in a way that no one could have predicted. Governments, kingdoms, and empires all keep their own pantheons...

The Oblivion Chronicles: Book 4 - Love and Loss

By JHarris15

227822 15 0 74599

The Fourth Part of The Oblivion Series. The Shadow has returned and evil has seemingly triumphed. The group must adapt to survive without Alan Wolfrick, with the worst still to come, and not all will see the end. Hope remains as they meet new allies amongst...

A Knight's Legacy

By moonflower-writing

14767 2 0 416

Calanthe "Cala" Megalos is the captain of the Royal Guard in the Skayton Empire. She's the first commoner to take that rank, and all judgemental eyes are on her, waiting for her to mess up in some way. Their chance to prove her unfit for the job comes when...

An Uncommon Betrothal

By JohannesTEvans

169390 83 8 91911

Alexos Fox is of course quite sad when the long-time butler of his household, the man who all but raised him, retires. He is not at all prepared for the old man’s replacement: his exceedingly attractive and painfully tempting nephew, Harry Sutton. Alexos,...

The Boatswain's Hook

By JohannesTEvans

58751 1 0 27158

In bringing new Lost Boys back to Neverland, Peter Pan brings something else, too, and Spanish Flu wreaks a deathly effect on Hook's crew. In the aftermath, the Jolly Roger comes for the last time to England, and Hook faces the most frightening adventure...

Misunderstandings

By shyredfox

62009 7 0 4935

On Coming of Age Day, Ohno Yasu saves the daughter of a rich business owner from falling and ruining her beautiful kimono. He tries to put her out of his mind. Little does he know their fates are intertwined. This side-story is hinted at in Rise, but didn't...

The Gods of Dragons: Book 2, Law and Chaos

By dragonshadow58

311491 8 0 227979

[Note: Feedback wanted. This is a first draft  awaiting edits, so the perfect time to clarify and fix issues.] Millennia have passed since the death of the dragons, their loss reshaping the world. From the destruction, the kingdom of man has risen into a...

Valiant: Season 1

By Syntaritov

394280 0 0 934937

"We are all villains in someone else's story." A collection of episodic stories from the Inkiverse; the adventures and misadventures of a cast of curious characters, taking place in a galaxy filled with magic, technology, and questionable decisions.

Transmigrator Turned Beast Tamer Princess

By Nchristopherson

38388 0 0 40806

Young Call-Center worker Nie Ruyi falls into an entirely new world, where her knowledge of monster types (gained by playing various Video Games, reading Fantasy Novels, and her weekly Dungeons and Dragons group) help her to create a whole new form of Cultivation. During...

The Tale of Chamomile Mesmera

By baph-omet

22483 0 0 19533

Young witch Chamomile is tired of her mundane life, until she explores the creepy abandoned manor on the edge of town, and discovers the secret within.

The Gods of Dragons: Book 1, Fire and Ice

By dragonshadow58

260665 13 11 181557

[Note: Feedback wanted. This is a first draft  awaiting edits, so the perfect time to clarify and fix issues.] Millennia have passed since the death of the dragons, their loss reshaping the world. From the destruction, the kingdom of man has risen into a...

Invitation to The Wild | book 01

By TryingNormal

29354 0 0 8915

14-year-old Nea Mallach discovers that the supernatural world she was born into has greater (and darker) plans for her than anyone thought.

The Gods of Dragons: Beginning

By dragonshadow58

393700 1 2 222476

Millennium have passed since the death of the dragons, their loss reshaping the world. From the destruction, the kingdom of man has risen into a civilization of law and order. But there are stirrings in the kingdom of Daanlin. Magical storms ravage the provinces...

The Savior's Sister - Book 2 of The Savior's Series [TEASER]

By jennamoreci

37400 12 0 17833

In the thrilling companion to one of Book Depository’s Best Books of All Time, experience the peril and heart-stopping romance through Leila’s fresh perspective. Leila Tūs Salvatíraas, Savior of Thessen and magical Queen of Her realm, is worshiped by all. Except...

The Scarlet Ashes

By Dylonishere123

266020 103 58 74693

[center]Love is madness....[/center] [row][col][aloud][center] Morrigan bears a power, a passion. It's an addiction that endangers everyone she cares for.[br] She has a lover, but he can’t seem to remember she exists.[br]She has an enemy, a rivalry set to...

Blinded Angels: 1 The Noble Sacrifice

By cedorsett

58028 1 0 23905

It isn't easy living as a non-binary goth in the mid-90s, but Ellis has good friends who have their back. All they wanted was to live as their authentic self in a world that refused to understand them. On a night out, they wondered off the forest path into...

The Tail of Ayla Faeris

By WolfofWinter

8828 0 0 1

"I've been running all my life but I don't know what from?" Her voice cracked as she slid to the ground. I don't think I've seen someone so broken before, I thought to my self as I join her on rough cobble. Ayla Faeris doesn't remember her parents, by choice...

Royally Switched

By maevethefloof

6346 0 0 0

Princess Zara-Melanie is due to inherit a husband and the throne for their 18th birthday, to reign over their country as they've been prepared for all their life. But Zara doesn’t feel ready, having only been allowed outside the palace grounds once per year....

Keyhole of Heaven

By [email protected]

7110 0 0 0

After the world's creation, something stirred in the great battle for the cosmos, human life. Both born from entities of good and evil, they hold the key to open the door to heaven and unlock a millennia of untold secrets.

Blue Petals

By PatheticBarrel

8143 0 0 4

[h2]Spring Always Comes...[/h2] ...and with it, marriages across every farming village in the land. For young shepherd Acil, the hopes of wedded bliss are still far off, but his mother...