Iron Minds

Nineteen-year-old Wyatt Lincoln was just another academy graduate fighting for survival in England's fourth tier when destiny called his name.

Every step toward the truth awakens a darker side of her—a side that knows how to kill without mercy, vanish without a trace, and manipulate the very science that erased her past. But in a game where loyalty is currency and her own mind is the battlefield, how do you trust yourself? "Dust of Her Mind" is a pulse-pounding spy thriller with a psychological edge, blending Namibian heat with cold betrayal, and one woman’s fight to piece herself back together—before the ghosts she forgot come back to finish the job.

Year 1054. The Grand Prince is dead. Rus' is left without will - without the hand that held the sword. Torn between boyars, ambition, and foreign hands, the land craves power. But it receives no hero, no warlord - only a stranger in a prince’s skin. Alexander remembers a world that never existed here. He has seen empires fall. And he swore - not to repeat their mistakes. He has no army. No allegiance. Only knowledge. And will. Every boyar is a wolf. Every word - a blade. Every choice - a duel on the edge. He did not come to conquer. He came to hold. And to build not the Rus’ of the past, but a realm worthy of being the future. This is not a story of war. This is a story of power. And the price paid by the one who dares to take it.

“No mana. No problem.” Alaric Zevran Veyron was born into nobility in a world where magic decides everything—status, power, even basic respect. Unfortunately, he has zero mana. None. Not a spark. Declared a failure at age six, ignored by his prestigious family, and labeled “useless” by society, Alaric should’ve faded into obscurity. But he’s fine with that. Because while the world worships flashy spells and glowing circles, Alaric wields something they’ve never even heard of: Psychic power. Mind reading. Telekinesis. Precognition. Mental warfare. He can bend steel with a glance, shatter enchantments with a thought, and terrify battle-hardened mages without moving a muscle. Quietly overpowered and endlessly sarcastic, Alaric enrolls in the Royal Magic Academy—officially as a hopeless case, unofficially to enjoy a peaceful life. Naturally, things go wrong immediately. Now he’s: Accidentally humiliating noble heirs Befriending the school’s top sword prodigy (who may kill him later) Breaking entrance exams without lifting a finger Being investigated by priests for “possibly being a demon” Gaining a fan club he never asked for And worst of all? People are starting to notice him.

Synopsis: The Iron Rebellion: Rise of the Sovereign War. Betrayal. Power. And the will of one man to seize it all. Kael Ashmark was born without a name, an orphan of war found amidst the ashes of Ashmark Hold, a frontier keep left to rot by a fractured Empire. Raised by scavengers, he learned to survive by instinct, his hands honed for a blade long before he learned to read. At sixteen, after witnessing Imperial forces butcher innocent families while their garrison turned a blind eye, Kael made his first kill in retribution, swearing never again to kneel to a crown that failed its people. From the dying highlands of Gravenmarsh, Kael forged the **Iron Rebellion**. With raw conviction, he united outlaws, peasants, and deserters, first striking with brutal ambushes that earned him the whispered title of "Sovereign". His audacious capture of Duskwatch Fortress shattered Imperial complacency. As the Empire's High Crown Orsain Vellgaard and the fanatical Archlector Malgrad declared his rise heresy and prepared for a total "judgment," Kael unveiled a desperate new strategy: not open battle, but a war of attrition. He unleashed a **scorched earth** campaign, turning fertile lands into barren ash, forcing his own loyal villagers into the harsh mountain holds of Ravencair. His Red Veil, led by the zealous and terrifying Seyda, became a haunting force, melting into shadows to stalk Imperial patrols and leave chilling messages of dread. Lady Virelle Velmire, a cunning noble with ambitions as cold as steel, joined his cause, skillfully poisoning Imperial supply lines with doubt and misinformation. Even the loyalties of Imperial spies, like the conflicted Nalen, began to fracture, turning the Empire's own blades against itself. As the gargantuan Imperial Legions lumber north, plagued by hunger, sickness, and mounting paranoia, Kael’s defiance grinds them to a desperate crawl. He watches them succumb to the brutal choices he forces upon them, turning the very machine designed to crush him into a monstrous reflection of its own cruelty. But as the war intensifies, and his people endure untold suffering in the mountain holds, Kael must confront the one thing he never wanted: what comes after victory? Will he become the tyrant he fought against, or will he forge something new—an empire not born of bloodlines, but of belief? *The Iron Rebellion: Rise of the Sovereign* is a raw, uncompromising tale of brutal strategy, shifting power, and the profound cost of defiance in a world ruled by bloodlines and betrayal. Discover one man’s relentless ascent from nothing, until the kingdoms whispered his name in fear.

In a world dominated by strength, where powerful clans and ancient sects control life and death, the weak do not survive... unless they think like a fox. Li Wei, a former criminal advisor from Earth with an absolute mastery of manipulation, is reborn into the body of a failed disciple in the world of Jianghu—a land governed by honor, cultivation, and endless combat. But while everyone seeks to strengthen their fists, he chooses to perfect something far more lethal: his mind. With no apparent spiritual talent, Li Wei advances in the shadows, facing warriors, sects, and enemies who surpass him in power. His true weapon isn't Qi... but strategy, seduction, and forbidden knowledge. As he cultivates forgotten arts, discovers hidden dimensions, and manipulates great towers of power, his presence begins to alter the world's balance. Around him, twelve powerful, beautiful, and dangerous women from different races join him, each one fascinated not by his strength, but by his vision. But the real game is just beginning.

“I don’t want to rule the world. I want to raise the minds that will reshape it.” In 2010 rural Japan, high school teacher Souta Minakawa discovers a mysterious alien fragment beneath a forgotten shrine. When his blood touches it, a hidden system activates—unlocking a magical space, accelerated time, and a new path: cultivating Life Points by growing life itself. Each tree he nurtures grants him more time to live and think, more power to understand and plan. But Souta doesn't keep this gift to himself. Instead, he quietly builds a secret organization—empowering his most dedicated students with subsystems that reward discipline, curiosity, and vision. From classroom desks to Martian soil, from school clubs to interstellar councils, a silent revolution begins. The seeds of change are planted in young minds. But somewhere beyond the stars... something watches. And the system that started it all? It might not have come from a friend.

In a future where death is obsolete and the elite live forever above the clouds, the rest of humanity survives below—lost in addiction, poverty, and simulation. When a high-profile immortal is found murdered in a society where killing has become rare and unimaginable, elite investigator Cael Nox is called to uncover the truth. Cold, brilliant, and trained in unshackled logic, Cael follows the clues into the decaying depths of the city. But something is wrong in the lower districts. Whispered rumors speak of illegal births, vanishing records, and a presence that doesn’t belong. As Cael descends, reality begins to fracture—and what he finds may challenge not just the law… but the nature of justice itself.

Intrigued by the possibility of quick earnings, Jay Garrick, a 23-year-old graduate student, impulsively accepts a dubious job offer. However, this decision takes a harrowing turn when he is abducted and transported to an undisclosed facility. Unveiling the nature of the task, he realizes he's bound to infiltrate a stranger's consciousness and extract concealed information—an irreversible commitment. Within the enigmatic realm of another person's mind, Jay encounters a mysterious entity named X, the gatekeeper of sought-after knowledge. Despite repeated attempts to extract the information, he fails, plunging into a desperate quest for escape from this mental labyrinth. To break free, he's forced to engage in a series of challenges and games orchestrated by X, revealing a fantastical world teeming with dragons, magic, cities, and spaceships—transcending genres. As the stakes escalate, Jay grapples with unraveling the enigma that binds him to this alternate reality. Hidden within the recesses of his mind lies a profound mystery, intricately linked to his past and present. Determined to escape the clutches of his own psyche, Jay must decipher the underlying reasons for this surreal ordeal, ultimately striving to expose the truth that holds the key to his liberation. The question remains: Will he triumph in extracting the vital information and conquer the illusions within, or will he be ensnared forever in this kaleidoscopic maze of the mind?

Uncanny Mind', tells the story of a boy with extraordinary intelligence thrust into a dangerous and competitive world. His skills becoming his sole hope for survival in this dog-eat-dog society – it's not only a struggle to live among everyone else but also against them. The main character must use every ounce of his wit and cunning to rise above oppressive forces that seek nothing less than complete dominance over him. Faced with countless obstacles on all sides, our protagonist is forced to adapt quickly or die trying. Through trial and error and careful planning he soon learns to leverage his exceptional abilities, but will they be enough? Throughout the narrative, there are numerous exciting plot twists as our lead navigates through an array of treacherous ethical dilemmas in an attempt to reach some level of safety for himself where he can finally use his intellect outside the confines of oppression coming from those who wish to subvert any competition using whatever means necessary. Join us in Uncanny—where outsmarting death has never been so exhilarating!

When Cornelius falls to his worst in his tragic story, he has to start over as a new person, trapped on another continent without money, knowledge and saftey.

Bound by fate. Forged by chaos. Ascending through fire and steel. When Lu Changsheng awakens in a brutal, lawless world teeming with demons, bandits, and decaying empires, he has nothing—no family, no allies, no past. But fate grants him one mysterious advantage: a powerful game modifier from his previous life and a bizarre spiritual bond with a mythical pangolin beast. In a land where the strong devour the weak, Lu cultivates his body through the ancient Iron Shirt technique, becoming impervious to blades, claws, and the dark arts of demonic cultivators. While others avoid the forbidden forests and cursed mountains, Lu sees opportunity. With the modifier unlocking secret skills and power-ups no one else possesses, the world becomes his training ground. Enemies rise. Factions clash. Ancient sects reawaken. But none can stop the martial saint who walks alone—with an unbreakable body, a beast by his side, and a fire in his heart that even the heavens must bow to. Step into a tale of cultivation, survival, and unstoppable ascension. The earth shakes beneath the Iron Shirt.

Centuries ago, the Empire was the beacon of civilization, a colossus of power and prosperity. But 560 years after its founding, its decline is inevitable. Corruption has taken hold of its foundations, incompetent officials have led to chaos, and noble families fight among themselves for scraps of power. The emperor is a mere figurehead, and barbarian invasions and internal rebellions threaten to destroy what remains. In this world on the brink of collapse, heroes and villains emerge: some fight to save the Empire, others seek independence, and a few dream of replacing it. Who will prevail in this struggle for power? And what price will the world pay for their ambition?

Fornos Dag, a cunning and adaptable young man from a wealthy merchant family, lives in a world dominated by noble houses and massive golems used to defend against giant Relicts. His life takes a dark turn when he witnesses a humiliation that ignites his ruthless ambition for power. Determined to never bow to anyone, Fornos uses his strategic mind and golem-crafting skills to navigate the treacherous political landscape, manipulating alliances and outmaneuvering rivals to secure his place at the top.

A young man wakes inside an isolated research facility with no memories—only a faint voice that should not exist. As fragments of dreams blur into waking life, the staff struggle to explain the strange brain-wave patterns blooming inside their patient. The deeper they probe, the more impossible phenomena spread through the base: shared hallucinations, mirrored reflections that move on their own, and machines that seem to breathe. Caught between experimental mechs, secret files, and a world far larger than the walls around him, Kyle must uncover why he was chosen—before the whisper in his mind becomes the only voice that matters. When the silence breaks, who will be left to speak?

With a snap of his fingers, they dance to his tune. With the quirk of his lips, they turn numb. With the tap of his toe, they kneel to him. He can control their every thought, emotion, and movement. Manipulate their very lives. None can escape his grasp. *** Ian woke up one day confused to see the unfamiliar yet familiar surroundings. Once this was his home, when it was no more he got lost. He lost everything. Now everything is back. A burning starlight lit in his cold eyes, promising to burn all his enemies. He would never allow his home to be destroyed again. Not this time. He was back. And this time, he would control their lives just like they controlled his.

“Cast aside, I can be free. In death, I can become eternal.” The “Iron Graveyard” is a forsaken wasteland where obsolete humanoids are discarded after their purpose fades. There, an outdated model awakens, her system glitching into a restart, compelling her to flee for survival. But the graveyard is a deadly labyrinth, roamed by grotesque mechanical creatures. Pursued by monstrosities controlled by a sinister black liquid, she sets her sights on the tower looming at the graveyard’s heart. An exit or an end—she fights on, uncertain of what awaits.

When Steven Patrick, a regular young man, wakes up inside a high-tech simulation known as The Mind Reaper, he finds himself among a group of strangers around the galaxy that are abducted—each with a past they’d rather forget and a secret that could cost them their lives. Trapped with no way of escaping, they are forced to compete in a series of brutal, mind-bending games designed not just to test their strength—but their sanity. As the players are pushed through a series of mind-altering survival games, Steven quickly realizes that this is no ordinary test. The Reaper manipulates memories, injects hallucinations, and reshapes reality itself. Each round is deadlier than the last, where trust can be fatal and the past is a weapon. Escape seems impossible. Trust is a gamble. And every choice could mean life or death. As the clock ticks and the body count rises, the players must decide: will they fight together, or turn on one another to survive? The question remains—who will make it to the end, and who will become just another piece in the game?

Lex has never felt content. His life been mostly devoid of meaning and he seems truly lost. Until one day he is sent to a strange space resembling his school. With dangerous creatures forcing him to either confront his fears or turn his back he has a choice. Can Lex confront and overcome these spaces or will he eventually fall into despair, for when he returns back to reality not everything is the same as it was...

I'm publishing this novel on Royalroad. Having survived the punishment of the goddesses, Morvian was surviving on the outskirts of Rusthole. His heart grew calloused each day to be ready for one day. For the awakening ceremony. The man who passed it could become a Revenant. One who is the pinnacle of human evolution. One who dictates the rules of the universe and decides his own destiny. However, who could have known that by becoming a Revenant, he would only be more tightly bound in the chains of fate and hope. Is he willing to sacrifice everything for his own freedom? Or is he only a slave to his own hope?

These are poems I have written for the past two years.

Hell Minds What if the stories you told… started to tell themselves back? Kaira, a sharp-witted teen with a voice made for the mic, starts a podcast with her four closest friends—Malik the skeptic, Juno the tech genius, Ezra the horror buff, and Lia the quiet empath. Their show, Hell Minds, is meant to be a fun dive into the world’s most terrifying real-life ghost stories—from haunted dolls to cursed houses. But as the podcast gains popularity, strange things begin happening. The lights flicker every time Ezra speaks. Malik dreams of voices he never heard before. Lia swears the ghosts are listening. And one day, their latest episode doesn’t upload—because the file has been changed. Someone… or something… added a voice that doesn’t belong to any of them. Now, the friends aren’t just telling ghost stories. They’re living them. And the deeper they dig, the more they realize: some stories want to be left alone.

Her Shattered Mind Is Based On Raw Life Emotions, With Feelings & Thoughts That Can Only Exist In Ones Mind.

A man. Two daughters. A perfect life, until tragedy struck. Now, to protect them, he must resurrect the past he buried deep. The monster within."