Of Wolves And Wardens

Nick Capitol is a young man with a dream of becoming the best Magician possible. Everyday is a grind for him: training, reading books and practicing magic, these mean everything to him and he won't stop until his goals are achieved. Nick enrolls in Richter Order Academy for a chance to become a Magician and adventure throughout all the realms but first he must overcome the hurdles of figuring out who he is and what magic means to him. In his mind, no-one is above him, there is nothing that cannot be achieved through hard work and dedication and as far as the rules are concerned, with magic the rules are his to manipulate. His journey will be filled with plots, danger and death. "None of that matters if it means that I, Nick Capitol, can become the best!" A journey towards greatness or death, that's what this story is. Follow along as Nick Capitol conquers his enemies as well as himself in order to reach the pinnacle of magic. [I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com]

I am Reka Adisubrata, a young man who grew up in the small town of Priangan Timur, West Java, Indonesia, where every memory left a mark that shaped who I am today. My journey began at the end of middle school, stepping through challenges, and culminating in an emotional high school graduation. Every moment, from deep friendships to intense love, made this journey valuable and unforgettable. Thrilling stories, struggles, and first-time experiences that etched precious memories in my teenage years—all of them I will share. From here, I open page after page of stories, illustrating every second of a journey filled with colors, challenges, and growth. This story is more than just memories—it's the journey that shaped who I am today. The story of *White and Gray*.

"But I'm the most insignificant female of my pack, I'm unworthy of the position you're giving me." I muttered, the voices from the past pulling me, screaming against my shameless desire to covet what aren't mine, the emperor and the royal stature before me. I fled the capital, hoping for his freedom and happiness. The emperor's blood boil at the sight of the empty chambers. "Where's my empress?!" -------------------------------- Karah of the icy regions was born with painful lesions on her body. Her simplistic dream of belongingness and acceptance, led her to more than what she asks for. Will she ride the currents of her obligation or be enamored with the beguiling of her own heart?

The stories that are remembered from the mythic history of the Norse were of the gods. Few mortals made it into these tales. When Ragnarök came, it was mortals that suffered most. Their world was destroyed, and most froze to death in the long winters, or were burned to ash by the sword of Surtr. Those that lived fought to survive in the chaotic aftermath of the end of days.

In a world where ancient pacts still bind mortal families to the whims of the fae, fifteen-year-old Ali must spend her summers in the Summer Court as tribute—a centuries-old price for a mysterious transgression committed by her ancestors. But what begins as a journey into a realm of enchanting beauty quickly reveals itself as a dangerous game of politics, power, and hidden agendas. When the enigmatic Summer Queen announces that some tributes, including Ali, will be sent to stay with the Winter Court, Ali finds herself caught in a web of fae intrigue. Ali must uncover the truth behind her family's ancient agreement with the fae—before she becomes another casualty of their immortal games.

Priscilla always sought to escape her ordinary life, itching for something wonderous to fill her emptiness. A chance encounter with a grand witch ties her to the shadowy coven - a secret society of witches wielding eldritch powers and secretly running the world. Priscilla’s thirst for the unknown had been quenched. But the wonders of magic come with a price. Power of such calibre drew her into the fog, a dark and otherworldly realm where the immortal witch-hunter Vaundr lives, waiting for unfortunate witches to wander through. As she uncovers the coven’s dark secrets, Priscilla discovers that her powers carried a fatal catch - one that had eliminated countless witches before her. To live, she must outwit both the coven and the unstoppable Vaundr before she becomes the next Victim of her own gift.

When Aryan returns home to mourn the mysterious death of his father, a decorated police officer, he finds himself thrust into a world of secrets, danger, and power. A cryptic letter and an enigmatic stone left behind by his father unravel a legacy far greater than Aryan could have imagined. As he begins to uncover the truth, Aryan’s body transforms, granting him extraordinary abilities—and placing him at the center of a shadowy battle for justice. Haunted by grief but driven by purpose, Aryan must navigate a web of corruption, family bonds, and supernatural forces to honor his father’s legacy and protect a power even the gods feared. The journey has just begun. Will Aryan rise, or will the shadows consume him?

When a routine interstellar mission goes awry, Commander Sarah Chen finds herself thrown through a wormhole and marooned on Kepler-9, a verdant world at the fringes of an unknown star system. The planet's inhabitants - a diverse coalition of species ranging from the crystalline Lumini to the shape-shifting Morphs - initially view her with suspicion. But as she learns their ways and shares her own knowledge, Chen transforms from outsider to trusted ally. The peace is short-lived. Kepler-9, the smallest and most resource-rich planet in its system, has long been a target for aggressive neighboring worlds. When Chen discovers that another invasion looms on the horizon, she must unite the planet's fractious species into a cohesive fighting force. Each race brings unique abilities: the Lumini's natural energy manipulation, the Morphs' infiltration expertise, the towering Titans' raw strength, and the microscopic Swarm's collective intelligence. Drawing on her Earth military training and her growing understanding of alien warfare, Chen devises unconventional strategies that play to each species' strengths. As the invasion draws near, she knows that victory will require more than just tactical brilliance - it will demand trust, sacrifice, and the courage to forge a new kind of civilization where humans and aliens stand as equals. But even as she prepares for war, a question haunts her: was her arrival on Kepler-9 truly an accident, or part of something larger? The answer may determine not just the fate of her adopted home, but the future of interspecies relations across the galaxy.

Audra peterson has to figure out life in a new country while having to deal with a sick dying mother and a persistent stalker.

In a realm teetering on the edge of life and death stands Sebastian van Mortem, an immortal Grim Reaper inside a timeless castle, where he learns that his emotions might be his greatest adversary. Assigned to watch over Alice, a cheerful mortal girl wearing a mysterious amethyst necklace, Sebastian finds himself drawn to her despite his resolve. As Alice immerses herself in Sebastian's cold, shadowed world, she begins to dismantle the walls he has built around his eternal heart. With her end growing closer, Sebastian struggles between his duty as a Grim Reaper and the unexpected feelings she awakens within him.

[My WSA 2024 Entry novel! Please vote] In a world where mythical beings have fallen into an "eternal slumber," a thriving underground market exploits the stolen essence of these dormant creatures. At its epicenter are dragons—majestic beings desired for their scales, organs, and prized eggs. The most coveted treasure of all is a dragon's name, a key that holds the power to control its very existence. Dragon Lord, guardian of a clutch of dormant eggs, lives in isolation atop a hill, surrounded by a forest that veils his castle. He bears the scars of past betrayals, having been deceived by those who feigned love to steal his treasures or claim his head as a bounty. Jaded and cold, he trusts no one, living a solitary existence. However, his solitude is shattered when a woman unwittingly stumbles into his life. Yara finds herself in Dragon Lord's treasured den amidst a battle between the dragon and thieves. In a twist of fate, she mistakenly bonds with the dormant eggs, breathing life into them. Reluctantly, Dragon Lord allows Yara into his world, and their journey unfolds amid the looming threat of underground organizations seeking to exploit the dragons for profit. As the eggs come to life, so does an unexpected connection between Dragon Lord and Yara. Despite his cold and jaded exterior, he finds himself unable to ignore her presence. Yara, too, cannot deny the pull she feels towards him, and emotions begin to burn beneath the surface. Together, they must navigate the challenges of waiting for the eggs to hatch, fend off those who seek to exploit the dragon and its offspring, and confront the secrets that Yara harbors—a revelation that could destroy everything. In this tale of flames and gold, two scarred souls in a world where trust is a rare and precious commodity must confront the ghosts of their pasts. They navigate the dangerous currents of love and deception, protecting unborn dragons from a world hungry for their magic. Will their bond withstand the trials ahead, or will the flames of betrayal engulf them in the end? A/N: It starts out SLOW, because I tend to get lost in the pages and be descriptive but once it gets to the action, it really picks up! Looking forward to growing with you all on this journey!!!

What if your life ended, but history was just beginning? Alexander, an ordinary man from the modern world, finds himself thrown into the brutal era of Kievan Rus. He is now a young prince of Kievan Rus', the last hope of a land torn apart by intrigues and enemies. He understood that every decision was a risk. Every mistake was a step toward collapse. To survive, he must turn his weakness into strength and his lands into a mighty fortress. In the end, the winner is not the one who triumphs but the one who manages to survive.

Ria, a strong and independent woman, is in love with Arun, the man who once seemed perfect for her. Their relationship was built on trust and passion, but when an unexpected betrayal shakes their foundation, Ria’s world is turned upside down. Misunderstandings, fueled by a manipulative ex and hidden truths, push them apart, leaving Ria torn between her love for Arun and her fear of being hurt again. As secrets unravel and emotions collide, Ria must decide: can she trust Arun once more, or is the damage too deep to heal? Arun, determined to win back her heart, must face the consequences of his silence and prove that his love for Ria is stronger than the lies that have haunted them.

(The cover isn't mine) The world of Elysium is a world of legends and magic. A world where swords and the arcane collide is a world full of magical creatures and beasts like dragons and elves and on paper living in a world like this would seem like a dream for fantasy fans. But if you’ve read lord of the rings or literally any fantasy story where there’s conflict on a global scale you know that this could SUCK because in reality it is far from sunshine and rainbows. In reality Elysium used to be nothing but an abandoned husk of a world. Completely void of life the world of Elysium was on the brink of destruction as the planet slowly crumbled and decayed. But that was before “they” appeared. The gods of the universe nicknamed the titans saw potential in this husk of a planet and decided to use their powers over life to not only bring life to the planet in the form of oceans, forests and jungles. But they also created countless species to roam the earth. And as new life entered the world Elysium was also blessed with the same powerful and mystical energy known as Arcane energy or mana which was the same energy the titans wielded. Arcane energy granted those who can wield it superhuman and magical abilities and shortly after the birth of Arcane energy new gods begun to appear and influence the species of Elysium Many species came into existence but there were multiple more intelligent species that were favored by these new gods that came into existence shortly after the birth of new life. The elves were blessed by the elegant and powerful gods of Elysium led by the phoenix god of power phenix and his children. Though few in number this beautiful and powerful species of creatures were blessed with immortality and a talent for the Arcane arts. Durin the father of all dwarves and the first dwarven god blessed with the power of creation created a species of strong and stubborn species known as the dwarves and blessed them with a mastery over fire forging enchantments and craftsmanship and possessed a legendary knowledge over runes. And then there were the humans. Unlike other species they were not strong individually but made up for it with their large numbers and while they did not possess the blessings of the gods they were blessed with the gift of knowledge and evolution. While other species were discovering fire humans were mastering the use of gunpowder. And instead of focusing on mastering the arcane like the elves or enchantments and runes like the dwarves humanity focused on evolving their technology along with their allies the gnomes. However after a war between these species against the demonic creatures of Helheim 500'000 years ago the secret war between man and the supernatural continues waging on so that the public can continue living in peace.

"Wulfric?. Who's your mate?" I hesitated a little, still hazy from the coronation vision, "Mel Howard. The new girl." ***" Secrets at Prime academy?. Werewolves?. Werewolf with distinct colors and fur hiding amongst humans. After humans took over Prime Valley dominantly leaving the wolves to retreat back. Mel Howard thought she was going to Prime academy for a fresh start. A very very very fresh start, so fresh she's hiding her red hair to attract less attention, maybe no attention at all. A fresh start to ignore her wolf and live a normal life she had thought. But as always, where ever Mel goes, trouble follows. She completely 'unintentionally' hits the young, popular, 'to be' Lycan king on her first day of school. Now she's enemies with him and his short best friend Andrea. Mel is eventually caught in a triangle with her ex boyfriend, they Lycan king and an heir. With that unstable love life, she finds out blood moon pack wants her dead for the crime her father committed. Just great. The young Lycan Alpha receives a vision on his coronation that his Luna was Mel. He found his mate and he's not ready to lose her to the other two. Mel is caught between accepting her wolf, becoming a Luna, saving her life and accepting her true self or keep believing she's normal.

In a world where the echoes of ancient wars still resonate, the battle for humanity's survival continues. Demons, vile creatures of unimaginable power, have plagued the earth for centuries. Unlike anything known to man, these demons feed on the negativity, hatred, and despair of the human soul, growing stronger with every flicker of darkness they find. With their monstrous strength and supernatural abilities, they lay waste to towns, cities, and villages, leaving nothing but destruction in their wake. But there is hope. A sacred order of warriors known as the wardens people blessed with a power called grace with the ability to imbue weapons and armor stands as humanity’s last line of defense. Damian a well know warden with a hard attitude towards life and plagued with a troubling past of loss, carves his way to avenge his family and fallen squad that met their end by the hand of a great demon that eludes him on his deathmatch mission he meets the twin girls named Clara and Elena who posses grace. He must protect them while trying to hunt down the accursed demon that took everything

After a world-altering disaster called The Sundering, humanity is all but extinct. Seo Ryun, a regular man from Earth, is suddenly transported to this broken world, where he becomes the unexpected God of Humanity. With humanity struggling to survive, Seo Ryun must now guide the remnants of his people back to their former glory, all while navigating a world filled with dangerous creatures, rival gods, and long-forgotten powers. As he gains followers, Seo Ryun’s strength grows, fueled by Fate Points from those who believe in him. But the more power he gains, the more he struggles with his identity and the weight of his divine responsibilities. Is he still the man he once was, or is he becoming something else? Seo Ryun must find the answers while leading humanity through a world on the brink of destruction.

A hand above and a hand below, To steal their stars and stunt their growth. Beneath the earth, the hidden lie, Our hands descend while they reach high Whose line is it that I must tow? ____________________________ On the other side they beckon to go, Their rise deep down, the difference unknown. Shall I follow their path? Face up, down low. Whose line is it that I must tow? ____________________________ Down there, they're lost. Like mice in a maze They scathe and they steal under Death's weary gaze Yet still, as they look, their aim looks on high Where their dreams begin, ours have long since died Whose line is it that I must tow? ____________________________ Birthed with eyes that cast down; we've never asked why. "Divine, our blood", they claim, and they lie. If down there are the bees, then up here, the beehive. We are the hands that steal the sky.

Kan, a newly recruited investigator in the Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB), is thrown into the deep end on his first day with the unsettling Jigsaw Case. The killer's modus operandi is leaving cryptic messages through meticulously arranged jigsaw puzzles at crime scenes, taunting the authorities and daring them to piece together the clues before more lives are lost. Teamed up with his sardonic yet endearing partner, Officer Jenkins, Kan navigates the dark and twisted world of this demented game master. The duo's investigation takes them through eerie crime scenes, quirky puzzle shops, and into the mind of a killer who sees murder as a sinister puzzle to be solved. Along the way, Jenkins’ relentless humor keeps spirits high, even as the stakes grow increasingly dire. As the clues lead them to an iconic clock tower, Kan and Jenkins discover an unexpected ally in an amateur sleuth obsessed with the case. Together, they delve deeper into the Jigsaw Killer's psyche, racing against time to prevent the next gruesome tableau. Their journey is fraught with tension and danger, but also peppered with camaraderie and laughter, proving that even in the darkest of times, a well-timed joke can be a light in the gloom. In "Pieces of Laughter and Death," Kan must not only solve a killer's deadly puzzles but also learn to navigate the peculiar dynamics of his new team. Through a blend of mystery, horror, and comedy, this novel explores the balance between finding the humor in life’s darkest moments and the determination to bring a ruthless killer to justice.

In a world where divine energy reigns supreme, Elara, a gifted sorceress from a long-lost lineage, discovers a hidden prophecy that could reshape the balance of power. But to unlock her true potential, she must harness a forbidden force—demonic energy. As she plunges into the Abyss to train, dark secrets surface, and a mysterious stranger, Kael, warns her of the dangers lurking ahead. The divine energy users, led by the ruthless Lord Seraphiel, will stop at nothing to eradicate her kind. With enemies closing in, Elara must confront the question: can she control the power that might save her world, or will it consume her? The clock is ticking. The Abyss awakens. And Elara’s choices may lead to her destruction—or the world’s salvation.

Death is not always an escape. From our corpses, monster may rise. Necromancy may lay these monsters to rest, but may also bring them closer to life. Follow our protagonist, who falls into both of these categories, for better, or for worse. Will contain gore, touch on mental illness, so be advised. This isn't made for joy.

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A man with a lifelong martial arts background, raised in Asia due to his family's profession, moves to the US for education and work. He discovers Historical Medieval Battles through a colleague and becomes deeply passionate about it. He trains hard and becomes skilled enough to represent his country. During a competition, his armor fails, and he's struck in the head with a two-handed axe, seemingly dying. But is this truly the end?"

a gamer is thrust into a new world out of nowhere a world he could only dream of before with magic, kingdoms even a bit of technology anything he could think of how will he use his new found power in this world will this world change for the better or worse can he break the habits that have become ingrained into his very being come along and find out on this wild adventure in a universe of fantasy and magic

In the sprawling cyberpunk metropolis of Erethis, where the powerful elite wield dreams as tools of dominance, street fighter Jarek Vayne lives on the edge, scraping by to care for his ailing sister, Lira. But when a desperate heist goes awry, Jarek stumbles upon the Hollow Realm, a mysterious dream dimension that grants immense power.

In a world divided among four powerful realms, the heavenly, demon, werewolf, and vampire kingdoms. Mazikeen is a young goddess of the star, raised in the heavenly realms, unaware of the darkness woven into her bloodline. Born from a forbidden love between a god named Lucien and a feared demoness named Morrigan. Thousands of years ago, a devastating betrayal fractured the heavenly and demon realms. The demon king Lucan sold the ancient staff of destruction to the lycan kingdom, shattering his friendship with god Xavier of the heavenly realms igniting animosities that have festered ever since. Mazikeen has long wondered about this unrelenting hatred among the realms, but answers remain elusive, until she falls in love with Thorold, the present demon king. Their forbidden romance stirs old tensions among the realms, threatening to upend the fragile peace. With the vampire realms choosing a rare alliance with the werewolves to support Thorold and Mazikeen restore peace to the four realms

“I didn’t ask for this. I wasn’t born a knight, and I’ve never been anyone’s protector. But now, thanks to a stubborn princess who refuses to let me go, I’ve become her Warden. On the surface, my job sounds simple—keep her safe, stay by her side, and try not to lose my sanity. Her days are filled with royal routines and expectations, but mine? Mine are spent making sure she doesn’t fall into trouble—or drag me into it. But there’s something unsettling about her calm smiles and soft words. I don’t see the strings she’s pulling, but I feel them—subtle, deliberate, tightening around me day by day. She doesn’t just want my protection. She wants me. And while I focus on keeping her safe, I can’t help but wonder if I’m the one who needs protecting. I’m the Princess’s Warden. Her shield, her shadow, her keeper. And somehow, I get the feeling that I’ll never escape her.” patreon.com/KaiRitz

Once upon a time, a werewolf named Tara had one of the most eventful birthdays in history. Within just one day, she came of age, shifted into her wolf form for the first time, found her fated mate, and became a Queen. All of her dreams came true, and rather than doubting herself or becoming overwhelmed, she embraced her fate with an open heart. The adventures shared by Tara, her wolf Trinity, and her mate, Lycan King Maddoc (and of course, his wolf/beast Koda) are not all sunshine and roses. Assassination attempts, greed, jealousy, and even pure malice threaten the peace they bring to one another. You will find many of the themes typical of shifter fiction you love in this story, but the werewolves and lycans in this story are the best part, the characters . This is my first novel, I will be publishing a chapter every week until these characters, who are becoming dear to my heart, get to their happily ever after. Or whatever fate awaits them, in the end.

You were born with special powers! Just as Hercules, the ancient hero, had great power, and Li Bai, the eastern poet, was called "the sword fairy", so did modern people. Some people become rich, some people are good at force, and some people have superior intelligence, but they are all trapped in a fog of the white world and don't know the truth. A little boy's spirit is "water", so he practiced with a big water tank on his back for more than ten years.