Deku'S Gear Shift

In a fractured, steam-choked world haunted by a forgotten war, orphaned tinkerer Jace wields a mysterious bracelet that reveals hidden flaws in machinery—a gift from parents executed for heresy. When Lira, a cunning noble from a rival kingdom, recruits him to steal 'Aetherium', a volatile energy source the Church buried centuries ago, they uncover chilling truths: the Aetherium is alive, Jace’s bloodline is key to controlling it, and the Church plans to reignite a cataclysmic war. Torn between destroying the power that could save his world or wielding it at a terrible cost, Jace must outwit zealous Inquisitors, navigate Lira’s dangerous ambitions, and confront a legacy that binds him to a sentient vault hungering for freedom. *Steampunk intrigue meets dark fantasy* in a tale of forbidden power, fragile alliances, and the ghosts of progress.

Gears of Eternity: The Anvil of Souls A Steam-Punk Odyssey Where Broken Gears Birth New Gods IN THE YEAR OF COGWORK 237, When the Eternal Forge explodes, unleashing ERROR#47 corruption chains across three realms, blacksmith Aiden Anvil discovers his split iris holds more than 24 personalities—it's a cosmic forge where each fractured soul can reshape reality. THE CLOCKWORK APOCALYPSE BEGINS WHEN: Steam City's Blueflame Court orders mass memory purges through dwarf-crafted "Soul Crystals" The Dwarven Kingdom's star-map traps reveal mathematical plagues devouring constellations God's Klein Bottle Defense starts birthing stillborn galaxies in Vivian's stardust-woven womb TO SURVIVE THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL APOCALYPSE, AIDEN MUST: Master weapons that bleed memories: Spring's Sakura Bow (each petal steals a lover's whisper) Winter's Ice Caliper (measures time in dying star tremors) Navigate warped battlefields where: Every gear turn in Steam Court overwrites someone's identity Memory Mines convert thoughts into combustible currency Celestial Forges demand sacrificial equations written in bone Choose between: Purifying Vivian's cosmic pregnancy (triggering Geneva Convention's Anti-Messiah Clause) Letting his 13th personality forge the "Perfect Machine Heart" (erasing human flaws... and humanity) WITNESS THE GRAND MECHANISM CRUMBLE WHEN: Ash Elin's ERROR#47 chains rewrite reality's source code (Ch.35 Airship Inferno) Rusty Maggie auctions the last antidote for mathematical plagues (Ch.180 Black Market Requiem) The final showdown at Corrupted Zodiac Forge demands payment in paradoxes (Ch.200 Eternity's Blueprint) THIS IS NOT A STEAM-AGE REBELLION. THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN GOD'S TOOLBOX FALLS INTO BROKEN HANDS. "A masterwork where Blake's 7th forge meets Gibson's neural lace." — SteamPunk Quarterly

Dois séculos após a Grande Guerra, a paz entre humanos e lobisomens finalmente foi alcançada, ou assim todos acreditam. Lobisomens reinam como deuses, e os humanos permanecem blissfully inconscientes de seu verdadeiro lugar na nova ordem mundial. Para manter esse frágil equilíbrio, a cada ano, um punhado de humanos "sortudos" é selecionado de vários distritos para frequentar a Lunaris Academy, uma instituição prestigiosa que promete glória, status e uma chance de se misturar com a elite. Os escolhidos são celebrados como os poucos sortudos, destinados a casar-se com poderosos alfas e ascender como luna. Este ano, Violet Purple está entre os escolhidos, para surpresa de todos. Para uma garota órfã adotada por uma prostituta desonrada, este é um bilhete dourado para uma vida melhor, ou pelo menos é o que dizem a ela. Mas a Lunaris Academy não é o paraíso que aparenta ser. Tudo o que Violet e seus companheiros humanos foram ensinados é uma mentira. Os humanos estão longe de serem iguais; são peões em um jogo muito maior. A academia é nada mais do que uma gaiola dourada, e os alunos são cordeiros levados ao abate, brinquedos para os alfas se divertirem em seus jogos impiedosos. Para piorar as coisas, Violet chama a atenção dos jogadores mais perigosos deste jogo, os Quatro do Terror: o Alfa do Norte, Alfa do Sul, Alfa do Leste e Alfa do Oeste. Cada um é mais perigoso, mais perverso e mais poderoso que o anterior. Mas mesmo entre si, os alfas estão divididos, cada um com suas próprias ambições mortais. Ainda assim, todos têm os olhos sobre ela. Eles esperam que Violet siga o fluxo, caia na linha como os outros que adoram aos seus pés, se quebre sob seus jogos. Mas Violet não é como os outros. Ela se recusa a se curvar. Ela vai desafiá-los a todos.

At Grimsley City... A new part-timer who doesn't believe in ghosts and three long-term part-time employees who are used to seeing paranormal events team up to unravel the mysteries of the convenience store they're working at.

Ban thought he’d seen it all—until he found himself surrounded by beings who make everyday life look like a fairy tale. From fierce beastmen to ethereal magical creatures, everyone here has their quirks… and their secrets. As Ban journeys through this incredible world, he doesn’t just connect with its people—he falls for them. And trust me, things get heated in more ways than one.

Born as a hermaphrodite (an intersex), all Lee Min-Su ever wanted was to be seen and accepted as a normal human being too. Betrayed by his own family, who had him imprisoned for seven (7) years by the King for a crime committed by his sister, Min-Soo wanted to end his life when they went ahead to disown him right after his release from prison. But then, just as he was about to jump into the Han River, a kind sir saved him. For 3 years, Minsoo learnt to survive by working as a gisaeng (courtesan). Just when he thought that he had finally moved on, his family reached out again and forced him to replace his sister as the impotent crown prince's bride. What is he to do when his heart is for another and, as such, he cannot look at anyone else? What happens when his husband finds out about his unsavoury past lifestyle? Will he be safe and left unscathed, or will he be damned? Can he survive in this sham of a marriage where neither party likes the other? Yet, after realising that the prince was not an impotent man as the rumours suggested, Misoo's sister is now threatening to reveal the truth. When it reached the point such that too much heat was coming from all angles against him, Lee Min-Su knew then that it was time to draw the curtains closed before his "husband" found out that he had been duped. He needs to RUN! *** Note: This author would not give warnings for any scene in the book. So please make sure that you're in the right frame of mind before you start reading. Thank you.

Zero Shift follows the story of Josuke, a powerful hybrid born from a devil and an elf, as he navigates a world divided by ancient rivalries and dark secrets. Together with Unit Zero, an elite squad of young warriors, Josuke battles dangerous foes, uncovers hidden truths about his lineage, and confronts a sinister conspiracy led by the Elders to maintain their grip on power. As Josuke struggles to master his chaotic abilities and balance his dual heritage, he faces betrayal, loss, and the ultimate challenge of becoming a symbol of hope in a universe on the brink of collapse. I would be posting this story on Royalroad https://www.royalroad.com/profile/567006/fictions

In an age that humanity has evolved to using highly advanced technology known as Mech Suits, Austin Richards, who is the son of two of the members of the highly trained militia known as the "Black Dogs" lives with his uncle, Preston Richards who just so happens to produce these mech suits. Little does Austin know, that his uncle has been preparing a special suit for him his entire life, so that he can follow in his parent's footsteps. However, once Austin gets his suit, he ends up being recruited to the very group that the Black Dogs were hired to assassinate. Austin finds himself torn between his blood and closest friends in an ongoing war that ensures the survival of only one. What will Austin do? Does he help his family eliminate the only friends he's ever had? Does he turn his back on his own blood just for the sake of friendship? Or, does he create his own path, and create an event that no one could've predicted? Read now to find out!

On a night of music and moonlight, Anirudh meets her—a woman as untamed as the Rajasthani winds, her laughter dancing through the rhythm of dandiya. In that moment, love feels effortless, untouched by the weight of the world. But then the riots come. Gujarat erupts in a storm of blood and screams, tearing through streets that once pulsed with celebration. The city turns into a graveyard of lost names and broken promises. Amidst the chaos, Anirudh searches for her, desperate to hold on to something pure in a world drowning in its own darkness. They escape, but some wounds are deeper than flesh. In the quiet of Udaipur, they try to rebuild, to outrun the ghosts of a love nearly erased. But can love survive when the past still bleeds? A story of passion found in joy and tested in devastation—of two souls who refuse to be torn apart, even when the world turns to ash around them.

The multi-verse is collapsing, and the fabric of reality is falling apart. Only the unity of Man and Mechs can transcend the apocalypse. “First off, Screw Mars!” Ten is losing his sight. Everything has been so wrong after the god-damned earthquake. Nothing’s been good. The apocalypse, perhaps? Ten could swear these were nothing like the tell-tales of ‘the apocalypse’. And just when he thinks it can’t get any more bizarre… BOOM! MARS KIDNAPS HIM! At first, it seems he’s been dragged out of earth, and somehow, to the red planet (against his will) for one reason: to pilot the advanced Martron NP1 combat machine in order to fight against growing factions opposing Mars. But soon, Ten learns there’s far more at stake. The multi-verse itself is collapsing. Cosmic bodies are smashing into one another. CHAOS! With everything on the brink of destruction, Mars sees Ten as their wild card for victory to their planet. But survival is no guarantee. Advanced gear training is a nightmare. Brutal drills leave him battered and many times, bruised. Other recruits for the rescue of the multi-verse make him feel like a cosmic misfit. And the ultimate insult? The annoying kid, Rod Aokimoto, is there too. As tension rise, Ten discovers an even greater truth. He’s not just Mars’ gear soldier; he’s the last ANOMALY. Now, with the multi-verse on the verge of annihilation, Ten must rise above the chaos, master alien techs, and prove what it truly means to be a blessed (or cursed) human. TAGS: SCI-FI ADVENTURE | INTERGALACTIC & GALACTIC WARS | TECHS & MECHA BATTLES | HUMAN + MACHINE | COSMIC CHAOS

Lyra, daughter of the powerful Alpha of the Moon Shadow werewolf pack, is betrothed to a brutish werewolf for a political alliance. Rebelling against this forced union, Lyra yearns for a love that transcends pack politics. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she discovers an injured human, Jason, lost in the woods. Drawn to his kindness and vulnerability, she defies her father and brings him back to the werewolf den, nursing him back to health. As Jason recovers, a forbidden love blossoms between them, a fragile connection that threatens the delicate balance of the werewolf world. Their secret romance is soon discovered by Kaelen, Lyra's cruel betrothed, who jealously vows to eliminate Jason. Now, Lyra must protect the man she loves while simultaneously uncovering Kaelen's dark secrets, which reveal he poses a dangerous threat not only to Jason but to the entire werewolf community. Torn between duty to her pack and the fierce love she feels for Jason, Lyra must make a terrifying choice: defy her father, risk a bloody pack war, and fight for the right to love, or succumb to tradition and lose the only man who has ever seen her for who she truly is. The fate of her heart, and the future of her pack, hangs in the balance.

In the floating city of Brasshaven, where airships rule the skies and steam-powered robots serve coffee, 17-year-old Finn Gearwright is just trying to survive high school at Machina Academy. He’s not a genius inventor like his father, nor a prodigy duelist like his rival, but he does have one thing—dumb luck.

In a steampunk world full of steam technology, a mysterious crystal capable of granting extraordinary powers, the Aetherium Crystal. It is the reason for the battle between the secret organization Vanguard Legion and the dark cult The Shattered Star. Bayu, a runaway with a dark past as a subject of crystal experiments, finds himself with the unexpected power to turn machines into weapons and armor. With his powers, he joins the Vanguard Legion to fight the threat of the Crystal Abomination-humans modified by the power of crystals by the global enemy, the shattered star. However, behind this conflict lies a dark mystery about the origins of the Aetherium crystal and Bayu's destiny that will determine the fate of the world.

the possession of death scattered across the world ready to wreak havoc

In the rusted ruins of a once-great metal city on the outskirts of civilization, Wu Yi lives a harsh but happy life, surrounded by those he calls family. Though myths of cultivation and the lost kingdom of Valtir ignite a yearning deep within him, he is not reckless enough to chase after ghosts and leave behind the people he loves. But fate does not wait for dreamers. When tragedy strikes and the fragile peace of his world is shattered, Wu Yi is thrust into the heart of civilization—a realm of power, ambition, and ruthless human nature. In this brutal world, strength is the only law, and those without it are doomed to be crushed beneath the heels of the strong. Faced with loss, betrayal, and the cruel machinations of fate, Wu Yi teeters on the edge of darkness. Will he become the very monster he despises, or will he defy the heavens themselves to carve his own path? In a world where only the strong survive, the gears of fate turn mercilessly. But Wu Yi's hands burn with the power to seize them—or break them entirely.

When 2035 particle physicist Adrian is blasted into 1418 Bohemia by his own experiment, he carries three things: a family heirloom pocket watch engraved "Time is Blood", a bone-deep gash on his arm, and modern knowledge that could get him burned as a heretic. In this age where rusted armor clanks alongside psalms, the Hussite Reformation smolders beneath the Church's shadow. Adrian soon discovers his watch not only freezes assassins mid-strike, but bears a six-century-old warning from a spectral knight—Those who reshape history become its ash. To survive, he claims lineage from Iron Cross nobility, only to be ensnared in Lady Alena's plot to reclaim her dynasty; he teaches peasants to forge gunpowder, accidentally fueling holy madness worse than war; when he uses penicillin to save his lover in childbirth, Europe erupts with whispers of "mechanical witchcraft defiling God's design". Now twin timelines unravel—2035 scientists claw to retrieve their "lost specimen" while 1430 Ottoman cannons breach the Danube. Catholic spies infiltrate parliament, radical reformers sharpen daggers, and new glyphs materialize inside the watch: Every life saved rewrites Armageddon. This is a death gamble between gears and gospels: Where steam chariots crush papal indulgences, Where cesarean births become heresy trials, Where the man who predicted history's bloodiest war... ...just lit the fuse.

What is the meaning of life? What is the meaning of death? Every day, people are born and others die. All creatures follow the same cycle, but how do we define good and evil? There is a saying: "Retribution for sins may not come immediately, but it always comes in time." Not everything you see is true, and not everything you hear can be trusted. The eternal conflict between light and darkness drags countless innocent lives into its grasp. Beware of karma, for the Eradicator calculates everything. Mercy exists, but so does mercilessness. To the Eradicator, there is no distinction among creatures, no difference between the good and the wicked. All are judged equally. A young man awakens in a coffin, his memories erased, clutching onto nothing but his name. Questions claw at his mind: Who is he? What is his purpose? And why does the world seem so unfamiliar, yet so steeped in judgment and decay? As he searches for answers, he becomes entangled in a web of destiny where the boundaries of justice and vengeance blur. The Eradicator watches, calculating every move, as the young man begins to unravel the truth of his existence—and the power he unknowingly wields.

This is a wonderful story of love, betrayal, deceit and mystery. The story of a girl who is head strong to help her father finish what he couldn't finish. She abandons all her dream just to make sure her father's works continue to be at the top. She is restricted by her father's will, which stated she'd have to be married before she takes full charge. Her mother claims to be the CEO of the company, which she says was stated in the will of her late husband and does all she can to lay off her daughter from working there. Read the story to know what happens later

Arden has lived his life doing what everybody does. Studying from childhood to looking for a job and believes that the people who wish for excitement like in the novels and mangas they read would only find more suffering if such a world existed. Thus he is content and comfortable going through the normal cycle of life on Earth. However his goal is shattered when he ends up being taken to another world on his way from his part time job and now has to brave and survive his new reality

At the tender age of 10, Maya watched in helpless despair as her mother, Leila Williams, fought a losing battle against a group of ruthless men. Her mother's sacrifice to protect her left an indelible mark on Maya, fueling a burning desire for vengeance. Twelve years later, Maya, now 22, remains haunted by her mother's death. Desperate and driven by the need for retribution, she vows to avenge her mother’s death despite having no fighting skills or physical strength. On the anniversary of her mother’s death, Maya visits her grave, pouring out her heart and pleading for the strength to confront her enemies. On her way home, she encounters a mysterious well hidden in the woods. In a moment of hope and desperation, she tosses a coin into the well, wishing for the power and wisdom to defeat her mother’s killers. As she turns to leave, a brilliant light erupts from the well, causing her to stumble and fall. When she regains her composure, the well has vanished, leaving her questioning whether the experience was real or a figment of her imagination. Unbeknownst to Maya, the wish she made at the well grants her extraordinary powers. She can now transform into Kaid, a strong and handsome man with unmatched strength, superhuman speed, and formidable fighting skills. With her newfound abilities, Maya begins her quest for vengeance, determined to take down those who took her mother’s life. Along the way, she encounters the love of her life, and an unexpected twist arises when a supporting character falls in love with her male alter-ego, unaware of her true identity. As Maya navigates her dual existence and battles her foes, she discovers the true source of her powers and the mysterious connection to her mother. "Beyond The Gender Shift: Unlocking The Power Within" is a thrilling journey of transformation, empowerment, and self-discovery. It explores the themes of identity, strength, and the enduring bond between a mother and her daughter. Join Maya on her epic quest for justice and redemption as she unlocks the power within.

Life’s weird when you’re an Animalis. Sure, you’ve got the superhuman strength and the cute ears that people can’t resist—but all it really means is that restocking beer and tobacco shelves during the graveyard shift is slightly less painful. I’m Sasha, just a twenty-one-year-old guy trying to get through another night at the convenience store without passing out or dealing with too much drama. But then she walked in—a tall, intimidating customer who managed to look like she stepped out of a magazine while ordering eight packs of tobacco. One awkward encounter later, and I’m bleeding, dizzy, and questioning every life choice I’ve ever made. In a world where having animal features is the new normal, I’m still trying to figure out where I fit in. Spoiler: it’s probably not face-first on the floor.

What happens when the prince of a nation is kicked out of his palace and married to the princess of an enemy nation? me neither so let's read to find out :D