Classic Southern Gothic

"If you eat ass, you'll never starve." - King Barric Ironstorm the Vth In the land of Siriuhs sat a little southern Kingdom known as Ol' Tameria. Prince Barric Ironstorm always dreaded the day he would become King of Ol' Tameria as it meant the end of his playboy lifestyle, but on the day of his coronation a mysterious demon messenger would arrive just as he was crowned. The demon warned the king that the armies of the Demon Princess would arrive to conquer his beloved kingdom within a years time. The newly crowned King Barric saw this as his last opportunity for adventure before a boring life of royal duty. With his adopted elf sister Layla, The King would set out on adventure to stop the demon army!... (and seduce every thicc ass baddie monster girl, boy, they/them, etc. on the way!) All Rights Reserved

Mysterious and curious swords scattered across the earth, waiting for their world-renowned Sword Masters. Who can comprehend the miraculous skill that has been passed down from millennia? The city of Chang'an hides those who carry the power of fire and sun, the central plains house giant decaying millennial families, the wild warriors of the Northern Territory silently sharpen their blades, the dance of deceit and cunning occurs among the southern kingdoms... Above the lofty tranquility, a pair of world-dominating gray eyes are slowly opening. Pei Ye raises his head, pulling the Longsword from his stomach: "Immortal Lord of the True Dragon Taiyi... let's see, who is whose prey."

Kind of "classic" short stories greatly inspired by A. Azimov's "Caves of Steel". The colony of Espero lost contact with Earth almost 300 years ago. The unified colonial government collapsed, leaving behind a number of autonomous Cities half-gone underground and surrounded by giant domes. It's cold and relatively deserted, with the simplest things missing and everything constantly breaking down, but even in such harsh conditions there is a place for a thirst for power and the pursuit to overtake one of the greatest human fears.

A zonky blend of the classical, the rap and the nobility.

A classic tale of time and success breaking apart love. A young mia , energetic and wrathful, is a unorthodox girl who falls in love with a kind soul..... Their love blossoms during their school days .... but as seasons change .. so do peoples heart... A now heartbroken mia now focuses on her life more but is unable to move on..

Once Upon a Nightmare" takes classic fairy tales and turns them into dark fantasies, where childhood innocence meets the shadows of fear. Each story plunges into the hidden horrors beneath the surface of familiar narratives, transforming whimsical adventures into chilling tales of dread.

Chen Xu has travelled to an alternate world. He is surprised to find that many classic games are missing here as compared from his previous life. He has an ’emotion collection system’, for happiness, sadness, excitement, fear, anger and other emotions provided by players who have played games made by him? But it is easier to get their resentment than happiness? Looking at his harvest, Chen Xu expressed puzzlement. As a result, Chen Xu’s career as a game designer gradually turned crooked. Countless players went berserk. OG author: 喝一杯红酒 OG title: 游戏制作：从治愈玩家开始 Another translation: https://www.webnovel.com/book/game-design-step-one-heal-the-players_27914435008739205 Note: I do not see the translation being done. So, I have started translating it. I do not know own this novel.

In a world where magic thrives and mythical beasts lurk in the shadows, Tohgi Akura is born into the unforgiving southern district of Vandekar, a lawless land ruled by bandits and plagued by poverty. Despite his humble beginnings, Tohgi harbors an audacious dream: to achieve that dream he must become a Knight, a title synonymous with honor, power, and nobility. His raw talent rivals the elite, but his lack of noble heritage leaves him scorned by the privileged. Yet, Tohgi’s unwavering determination and resilience catch the attention of influential figures who see potential in the unrefined boy. With their assistance, Tohgi rises through the ranks, challenging a society built to keep people like him in the dirt. But ambition has its price. As Tohgi carves his path toward greatness, his defiance against the status quo ignites conflicts that spiral into devastating wars. In his quest to protect those he loves and what he stands for, Tohgi must grapple with the weight of his choices and the sacrifices demanded by his legacy. Will Tohgi Akura go down in history as a hero, a tyrant or just another man. His story is one of ambition, loyalty, and the unrelenting cost of dreams. Do not hesitate to comment your thoughts at any point in the story, it would bring me great joy to be able to interact with readers of my work. I hope to see you on the other side. PS: Bold text indicates the use of magic, parenthesis () indicates thought. Thank you! Enjoy! :)

"Dafeng Night Watchman" tells the story of modern policeman Xu Qian'an who traveled to the Dafeng Dynasty. As soon as Xu Qian'an traveled through time, he was involved in the case of the loss of his second uncle's tax silver. He was later implicated and imprisoned and faced exile, but he successfully solved the case with his past life experience and wisdom, rescued himself and his second uncle's family, and joined the night watchman organization. After that, he encountered various murders, political struggles, and entanglements with mysterious forces. He killed his superiors in anger to save the female relatives of the prisoners, was involved in the Sangpo case, participated in the struggle between Buddhism and the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Monsters, and entered the sight of major forces. In the end, Xu Qian'an realized that his mission was to plead for the people and protect the weak. He began to run around for the people of the world, promoted the alliance between Dafeng and the Southern Xinjiang Gu Clan and the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Monsters, and joined hands with Princess Huaiqing to launch a coup to save the people of the world. The novel combines a variety of cultural elements such as Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, the demon clan, and sorcerers, showing Xu Qian'an's intelligence and detective skills.

Luna Selene, now Queen Luna Selene has been arrested and brought to the Police Station. This vivacious, beautiful, mentally strong, quick witted and highly skilled Luna is on a mission of revenge. She fell in love with the enemy's son. While she is the daughter of Alpha King Darius of Southern Territory, her mate is Alpha Mark Donnell, Son of Alpha King William Wolf of Northern Territory. The marriage takes place amid surprise attacks and violence. While King Darius escapes to an unknown destination while Luna Selene's siblings are assassinated. Luna Selene vows to destroy the Northern Territory while her fury is unseen and unknown to everyone except the Patriarch, William Wolf. He has her arrested by his faithful lieutenant Inspector Allison, (not a beta yet) who has brought her to the police station. Will she be assassinated or escape or turn the tables in her favor? What will be her end eventually? Will she fulfill her promise.....read on.

In a world where distant realms and races once clashed, the last member of a legendary order of assassins is faced with an ominous prophecy that places him in the fore front of a classic battle between good and evil. Leo, the enigmatic protagonist is the last assassin of a once feared order of assassins. Haunted by the ghosts of his past and driven by a thirst for revenge. Leo navigates the treacherous landscape of intrigue, deception murder. As Leo delves deeper into the mysteries of his order's downfall, he must confront the darkness within himself and the evil forces that seek to claim the world. With each step Leo is forced to confront tough questions: What does it truly mean to fight for justice and what is the true cost of accepting one's destiny. Will Leo find a way to save the world or will chaos prevail and in the process consume what was left of his already shaking life? Dive into the world of 'The Assassin's Legacy" to uncover the secrets and lies that bind this gripping tale of Fantasy, Action, honor and Destiny.

Luke is an adventurer, but not the kind you're thinking of. he's more interested in the beautiful woman the world offers than dungeons or monsters. Luke travels from town to town indulging in lustful pleasures. and luckily he lives in a world of swords and magic where there is no shortage of exotic women, from gothic vampires to beautiful elves and everything in between.

"Children playing war?" he muttered, "How dull" Ao Shen, who awakened after a long sleep of several millennia, found himself in strange world which had changed from old classic cultivation world with sects and kingdoms to a modern urban world 'This world is pathetic' he remarked sensing just how weak cultivators have grown in the world, but there was something which disturbed his pride even more "My descendents are weak? The hell do you mean you can't buy cultivation techniques because you are broke? Are you telling me my descendent lives in this tiny hell hole apartment? What do you mean my last 100 generations have been living like peasants?" Questions rushed into his mind like series of nukes, "This won't do..." he muttered, "I won't wait for you grow, I will drown you in treasures, I didn't spent all my years sitting in cave! You may all be idiots but your Ancestor is genius and rich! Die, but die sucking on immortal resources!!!" I'm also posting this story in other websites like Royal Road and Scribble hub to gain more readers, show love whatever you can

The world of Alton was a place shrouded in mysteries, filled with countless powerful beings and horrific creatures alike. It was a place like no other. At least one which Azzel had no understanding of. Standing on the barren hills of the Southern Plains, Azzel looks up to the north as he makes his way to greatness and infamy. An adventure that would shake the entire world of Alton, once again.

A dark retelling of the classic rag to riches trope, Kyle Jacobs, grew up from an orphanage to foster care system all his life, on his 18 birthday he was kicked off the foster care system, Kyle struggled on the streets until he meets the Miller's, who employed him as their gardener, Kyle began to work there at 18, the Miller family were terrible people who maltreated Kyle and treat him like a slave. After an incident happened where Kyle got into a accident while on an errand for the Adam Miller, he encounters his biological family. Kyle was happy to finally find people to call family, but its not as it seems with his biological family as Kyle to encounter strange occurrence, a learns a deep dark secret about his biological and the real reason his parents died.

Kizan Yami, an 18-year-old modern-era teenager, is thrown into a deadly cosmic game in a universe where eras overlap and survival is the only rule. Kizan is torn from his jail cell and taken to a mysterious dimension with warriors, criminals, and survivors from five different eras—Modern, Middle Ages, Ice Age, Prehistoric, and Classical Antiquity—on the eve of his birthday, still reeling from a turbulent past filled with betrayal and vengeance. Selected to play the Survival Game on Planet Gilcher, Kizan must discover the secrets of his newly discovered powers while navigating a dangerous world full of vicious opponents and fierce animals. Possessing the uncommon qualities of lightning and water, as well as a mysteriously locked legacy. in this world it survival of the fittest serving along side the unknown.

A vivid historical fiction that chronicles the lives of classic monsters with each installment making one monster the focal point, most taking place in different time periods, all of whom are living in the same world sharing a connection to each other. In the first installment Victoria Frankenstein lives in the Napoleon occupied Kingdom of Holland in the house of her childhood friend Jacop, his wife Geertrudia and their two daughters, Susanna and Madelief. She has been running from a monster she created eight years ago. She ponders on past loves, starting new love, and accepting old age. But her past finds her. The wave of devastation that ensues unravels Victoria’s newfound life. We will be posting this story on other sites such as: scribblehub.com, royalroad.com, inkitt.com, Ao3.com, tapas.io, fictionate.me If you want to show support for our works you can find us on: Ko-fi.com & buymeacoffee.com

London, 1820 A kingdom shrouded in darkness. A bloodline cursed by power. A legacy of silver and shadows. Centuries ago, a king's insatiable thirst for power turned him into a monster—a vampire. His dark transformation left a curse upon his descendants: the Silver Blood, a gift and a torment. Silver Blood turns any weapon they wield into a force capable of slaying vampires—and according to ancient legend, holds the power to restore vampires to humanity. But no one knows if this power is salvation… or damnation. Maverick Crus Beecham, or Marx, is no stranger to the shadows. As the most skilled of the kingdom’s Special Soldier Night Guards, Marx has dedicated his life to protecting the realm. Yet when his stern uncle, Lawrence Beecham, unexpectedly sends him away for three months to inherit his title as Earl, Marx’s world takes an unforeseen turn. Enter Cherie, a mysterious and charismatic nobleman who exudes charm as easily as breathing. Their fateful meeting throws Marx into a whirlwind of intrigue, danger, and unspoken secrets. Despite their clashing personalities—Marx’s stoic discipline against Cherie’s playful magnetism—they are drawn together by a shared purpose, an enigmatic mission, and Cherie’s declaration of a "date" that feels more like destiny. “We should go through all of the ups and down, for better, for worse, until we are part by death” A tale of cursed bloodlines, enduring secrets, and unexpected romance, Sovereign of Silver Blood is a gothic adventure romance.

This is my First time writing. The story is based on an OC who would have traversed over in classic fanfic fashion. The OC is born a few centuries before the start of the main story. I might put in a few AU elements into the story so prewarning of that. No Harem.

Hati Who Was Just A Newly Graduated Teen Got Reincarnated With A Classic System And Became The God Of The Ocean. Follow Hati In His Journey To Godhood There May Be Struggles On The Way But Hati Can Get Through It. Be Warned English Is Not My First Language And I Just Made This For Fun.

In a world where Humans and Robots are at war with each other. The Hero's Party(five heroes each with their own party members) rises up whenever Mecha Lord and their four guardians become too powerful. Cami, a rather unique member of the two man party led by Reva fought and defeated the Southern Guardian. However, shortly after doing so, it revealed that the everything she knew or thought she knew about the world was a lie. The Hero's Party actually collects those that could have been become heroes or their bloodline at some point possibly give birth to one. Should the Heroes win they merely become the Mecha Lord and/or one the Four Guardians themselves. Then the remaining living party members just get roboticized into minions of next generations Mecha Lord and Four Guardians(the outcome is the same if the Hero loses). Reva who has at some point become aware of the cycle of just got bored of living as either. Nothing he did to break the cycle had worked thus decided to just exist within it. The Southern Guardian is considered the weakest one 7 out 10 times thus overlooked and goes the longest without being attacked. Things do not go as planned and when he awakens next, Cami is now his overly loyal subordinate who has together with another recently roboticized girl who desires to serve him have roped her entire village. One that sprung up in the remains of his territory years after the South Guardian and even the Mech Lord has somehow become mere legends. They managed to convince everyone in the village to become his minions serving him as his subordinates. Discord: https://discord.gg/42pKx9Bthf

This Novelization is a full remake of my previous Novelization, Mystic Academy: School of the gifted. Welcome to Agon, A world rebuilding itself from a long and grueling war. The residents that live within this world are either normal people or Espers. Espers are individuals with the ability to interact and utilize their "Mana", manifesting as a small sphere in useless or unusual spots within the human body. The manifestation of mana also allows an Esper of age to manifest their mana abilities. Kimura Makoto, An Esper transfer student whose transferred to Haven Academy, Haven is widely and heavily regarded as the Southern Archipelago's most famed academy. While Kimura stays at the academy, the world around him begins to unravel it's darkest secrets and it's darkest plots for the worst. You will peer into Kimura's story, witnessing this unique and weird world alongside him.

Marisol never imagined she was anything more than an ordinary, broken girl—until her life fell apart. A family that neglected her, the destruction of her beloved stuffed doll, and a spiraling series of tragedies reveal a darker truth: she is a dark seed, an unwitting fragment of a malevolent force known as the Core. Destined to bring chaos and destruction, she is caught between the pull of her own darkness and the world’s desperate attempts to erase her existence. When Eri, a Gothic Lolita demon born from the Core’s influence, emerges from the shadows to protect her, Marisol embarks on a harrowing journey of survival. Hunted by cultists who worship the Core, pursued by a determined scientist seeking to harness her powers for salvation, and haunted by her growing connection to a cosmic battle between light and dark, Marisol must uncover the truth of her existence. Guided by Aiden, a detective whose unwavering belief in her challenges her darkest instincts, Marisol resists the whispers of the Core. But every step closer to freedom pulls her deeper into the eternal conflict between Sylva, the guardian of the Tree of Life, and the Core’s remnants. As the lines between hero and villain blur, Marisol faces an impossible choice: to surrender to the Core’s influence or carve her own path at a devastating cost.

The light is here because the darkness exists. Just like that, the human realm exists because the demon realm is here. And in the great palace of the Blade Empire, a crown touches the peak of its glory before it falls from its grace. Lush Von Blade, the royal crown prince of one of the greatest Empire in the southern continent. He is loyal but betrayed. On the other hand, where even the Gods fear to set a foot on, a demon lord abides. His grace and cruelty have been unseen for centuries. He is the supremacy in the three realms. While Lush is the light, he is the darkness. Each exists because the other is here.

Meet Kim Woo-Jin, the proud, dominant alpha who has it all—dashing good looks, unimaginable wealth, and an intimidating reputation. Omegas? To him, are weak and insignificant. He’s never spared them a second thought… That is, until an exchange student arrives at his university. A rare male omega, who hides his cunning nature behind a soft and crybaby face. He seems determined to flip Woo-Jin’s world upside down. Every day, this cunning omega surprises him, challenges him, and makes him question everything he thought he knew. Will Woo-Jin’s pride survive, or will his growing obsession with the sly omega lead him down a path he never expected? Why You’ll Love It: ~ A smart, cunning omega who refuses to be a victim. ~ A proud alpha brought to his knees by unexpected emotions. ~ Heart-pounding classroom dynamics filled with tension and drama. ~ A fresh twist on the classic omegaverse genre.

A classic video game Isekai, but with a twist. Ren's obsession with multiclassing in Monsters and Mazes has driven his friends away, tired of his constant rule-bending. When the mysterious Maze Master offers him a chance to beta test the latest update, Ren eagerly accepts, only to find himself trapped inside the game world. His love for multiclassing backfires, leaving him with a crippling experience penalty that hinders his progress. Now, without his friends and burdened by his own reckless choices, Ren must use his wits to survive in a realm where every trick he once exploited now works against him. Can he outsmart a world where the game itself fights back?

Synopsis: In the ancient kingdom of Eryndor, the royal crown was said to hold the balance of power between the warring factions of magic and steel. For centuries, it stood as a symbol of unity, until betrayal shattered both the crown and the realm. Now, with Eryndor plunged into chaos, an unlikely group of outcasts must band together to uncover the truth behind the betrayal. Eira, an exiled princess with untapped magical potential, joins forces with Kain, a brooding blacksmith haunted by his past, and Thalia, a cunning thief with secrets of her own. Their journey leads them through cursed forests, ancient ruins, and treacherous alliances as they search for the scattered fragments of the crown. Each piece holds a fragment of forgotten power—but also the curse of those who betrayed the kingdom. As dark forces rise to claim the shattered crown for their own, the companions must confront their inner demons and unravel a mystery that reaches back to the kingdom's foundation. The fate of Eryndor depends not just on mending the crown but on healing the scars of betrayal and reclaiming the trust lost long ago.

The novel revolves around a mysterious system called the "Fierce Ghost Containment System." The protagonist is drawn into a job that involves the containment and management of ghosts, tasked with capturing and managing various types of spirits. Throughout this process, he must confront terrifying and unknown supernatural events, delving into the stories behind the ghosts to uncover their pasts and unfulfilled wishes. As the story progresses, the protagonist gradually discovers a larger secret hidden behind the Fierce Ghost Containment System and its connection to his own fate. After experiencing numerous crises and challenges, he transforms from an ordinary person into a powerful figure capable of facing supernatural events, while also exploring profound themes of humanity, life, and death.

The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle is a classic crime novel that follows the famous detective Sherlock Holmes as he investigates a mysterious case on Dartmoor.