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Rise, Ye Tarnished Ch 6 [DxD/Elden Ring]

“Okay, this doesn’t feel ominous at all,” Issei deadpanned, fingers twitching at the sight of the decrepit house.

“I have to agree with you, this is giving me major Silent Hill vibes,” replied Motohama. “But look on the bright side! At least we’re not climbing into some rich guy’s backyard!”

“Shouldn’t ...

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Nihilus Filius Et Sacerdos Ch 14 - Targaryen I

“Husband, please see reason!”

Viserys stared tiredly at his wife, who was grasping her dress with enough force to pierce. He hadn’t recognized it at first, but then he recalled it was a gift from Lyseni merchants who visited the court moons past. Shame the emerald silk would now be marred with holes. 

“To insult you in s...

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Story idea - Historical SI into Renaissance Florence

I had an idea for a Historical Self-Insert fiction:

I was reading historical SIs and wondered: how about an SI as Giuliano de Medici's bastard son, Giulio (Pope Clement VII in another life), reinvigorating Medici rule in Renaissance-era Florence and becoming best buds with Michelangelo and Machiavelli, with Da Vinci as th...

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[PREVIEW] Nihilus Filius Et Sacerdos 14

“Husband, please see reason!”

Viserys stared tiredly at his wife, who was grasping her dress with enough force to pierce. He hadn’t recognized it at first, but then he recalled it was a gift from Lyseni merchants who visited the court moons past. Shame the emerald silk would now be marred with holes. 

“To insult you in s...

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Quick update!

Hi guys!

Tomorrow I'm off to Italy for a week, so a new chapter of anything will be delayed. I'll try to release a preview though!

Thank you for ypur kindness!

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Assassin Among Heroes Ch 40

“They really cleaned everything up,” I whisper, swiping a finger along the wall. “There’s not a trace left.”

‘Why art thou surprised? Leaving evidence and information so exposed is a fool’s mistake, and for all thy admonishment, thou cannot say the local law enforcement is incompetent.’

Press...

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Great Sage Above Brockton [Worm/Chinese Myth] Sakadagami 2.14

Hello dear readers!

A little warning before you begin: this chapter is...somewhat different from the rest in terms of style. I decided to write this one in a manner similar to Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories, a collection fables describing how things are Just So, like camels and ...

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Hello!

Hi guys and gals!

We've had a huge influx of new users, and I just wanted to take the time and say welcome to my page!

I know many of you hunger for updates, but please be patient. I don't want to burn myself out and lose the reasons why I even started writing: to explore new lands, tell new tales, and share my joys with the world. (...

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Great Sage Above Brockton 2.13 [Worm/Chinese Myth]

When the prince heard this, he opened his mouth wide and expostulated, "You brazen demon! You are truly audacious! Let's not ask the Great Sage Sun to face you. Do you dare hold a contest with me?" 

"If I want to be a hero,' said the fiend, "you think I'll be afraid of any contest?" He shouted to his little fiends, "Bring...

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Rise, Ye Tarnished [DxD/Elden Ring] Chapter 5

“Please turn your books to page 54. In there, you’ll find…”

Holding back a gaping yawn, Issei forced himself to pay attention to the teacher’s droning. At any other time, he’d be doodling in his notebook or scrolling through his phone, looking through the latest figurine lineups, which would usually earn him a scolding from the...

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Great Sage Above Brockton Sakadagami 2.12

The poem says: 

Vain thoughts cannot be slain by force. 

Why must you seek after Suchness? 

Refine before Buddha your self-existent mind一

Are not illusion and enlightenment the same? 

Enlightened, you reach instantly the Right; ...

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Rise, Ye Tarnished [DxD/Elden Ring] Ch 4

The walk back home was quiet. The streets were calm, the odd neighbor waved them hello, and the weekend atmosphere helped calm Issei’s head. Motohama’s pen scratching and mutterings merely added to the background noise.

“A Confessor build is more versatile than a Prophet. That opens up a lot of avenues depending on the weapon and inc...

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Great Sage Above Brockton [Worm/Chinese Myth] Sakadagami 2.11

The two head demons were sitting there and drinking wine when the little fiends faced them and knelt down. Pilgrim alighted on the door frame and listened. "Great Kings,” said the little fiends. "Have you returned?" said the second demon, putting down his cup. "Yes," said the little fiends. "Have you caught Pilgrim Sun?" he asked again.&nb...

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Rise, Ye Tarnished Chapter 3

“Umm… not to burst your bubble, but are you sure this is safe?” Issei asked.

Motohama scoffed and tapped the notebook with his pen. “I’m telling you, there’s nothing to be scared of. Everyone at school uses the clearing on the west side of the forest; this is the east side. Nobody comes here except me. Besides, better somewhere...

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Great Sage Above Brockton Sakadagami 2.10

When the Great Sage saw him, he lifted high his golden-hooped rod with gales of laughter and called out, “What little warrior are you and where do you come from, that you dare present yourself here to provoke battle?” 

“You must have eyes but no pupils,” shouted the Immortal Master, “if you don’t recognize me!...

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[PREVIEW] Great Sage Above Brockton 2.10

The first blow determines the flow of battle. An axiom that has stood true throughout the ages. Colin had every intention of landing that first blow.

He jabbed his spear forward, aimed right at the cape’s sternum. Wukong parried the blow with his staff and tried to push him aside, only for his rocket boots to kick in and push him forward...

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Assassin Among Heroes Chapter 39

“So, what do you think?”

Nighteye rubbed his chin and stared at the gaping wall, noting the flaking concrete crumbling from its top. The officer frowned and moved to ask again but the hero cut him off. “You said this was the result of a disturbance?” 

“Noise complaint. The neighbors called 119 and said there was a huge...

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Rise, Ye Tarnished Chapter 2

Issei stared at his hands, as though the whole world shattered like a fourth-wall screen break in a cartoon. Just to be sure, he stared at his computer screen, then back at his hands. With much hesitation, he slowly raised his left arm and ran it over his right, dragon-covered one. Scales rubbed against his fingers, and the final lightbulb in hi...

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[PREVIEW] Rise, Ye Tarnished Chapter 2

Issei stared at his hands, as though the whole world shattered like a fourth-wall screen break in a cartoon. Just to be sure, he stared at his computer screen, then back at his hands. With much hesitation, he slowly raised his left arm and ran it over his right, dragon-covered one. Scales rubbed against his fingers and the final lightbulb in his...

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Great Sage Above Brockton Sakadagami 2.09

The bright white moon shines from the window upon the south corner of my room. 

The crisp autumn wind hails the season’s arrival; the hot wet summer ends. 

The cold wind rises, only then do I realize the thinness of my summer clothes. 

It is not that I have no thick blanket...

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Rise, Ye Tarnished - Highschool DxD/Elden Ring crossover

I doubt you could even imagine it.

That which commanded the stars. Giving life its fullest brilliance.

The Elden Ring. 

O, Elden Ring.

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[PREVIEW] Assassin Among Heroes 39

“So, what do you think?”

Nighteye rubbed his chin and stared at the gaping wall, noting the flaking concrete crumbling from its top. The officer frowned and moved to ask again but the hero cut him off. “You said this was the result of a disturbance?” 

“Noise complaint. The neighbors called in 119 and said there was a h...

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[PREVIEW] Great Sage Above Brockton 24

Danny Hebert knew he had a temper. A sad inheritance from his bastard of a father, he’d done his best to reign it in once Annette helped him

Danny Hebert knew he had a temper. A sad inheritance from his bastard of a father, he’d done his best to reign it in once Annette helped him truly start his life. That restraint had proven itself ...

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Great Sage Above Brockton [Worm/Chinese Myth] Sakadagami 2.08

Now we were speaking of the Handsome Monkey King’s triumphant return to his home country. After slaying the Monstrous King of Havoc and wres

Now we were speaking of the Handsome Monkey King’s triumphant return to his home country. After slaying the Monstrous King of Havoc and wresting from him his huge scimitar, he practiced daily ...

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[PREVIEW] Great Sage Above Brockton Ch 23

As surprising as it was for some to hear, Sun Wukong was no stranger to teaching. Shortly after he was crowned the Monkey King by the simian

As surprising as it was for some to hear, Sun Wukong was no stranger to teaching. Shortly after he was crowned the Monkey King by the simians of Flower-Fruit Mountain, many of them came to him in the ...

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Story ideas 1

I have here some story ideas I've been juggling around. I'd like to hear your thoughts about them and to see if you'd be interested in reading them.

Idea 1 - DxD/Elden Ring fanfic

Set in DxD, the video game Elden Ring is released in the human world to critical acclaim. after 2 weeks of release, some players awaken an...

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Great Sage Above Brockton [Worm/Chinese Myth] Sakadagami 2.07

Fifteenth, a lovely night and feast; 

Spring hues blend with the first full moon. 

Floral lights o'erhang busy shops 

As people sing the songs of peace. 

You see only bright lights in the six streets and three marts 

When a mirror rises in mid...

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[PREVIEW] Great Sage Above Brockton Ch22

“I say, Peizhi-xiansheng, this is quite a surprise! I was completely unaware this was a time of festivities!” Wukong sipped his tea and turned to his disciple, who was doing the same. “Dear girl, did you know about this?”

Taylor blinked, then her gaze drifted to the circular bushel of leaves hanging on the wall. Two green ...

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[PREVIEW] Great Sage Above Brockton 2.05

I've thought about it, and it would be fairer that all paid tiers recieve a preview of the next chapter, so here's one.

“An army of monkeys? You’re joking, right?”

When Triumph came into the Wards’ common room to tell them about the latest antics of Brockton’s newest cape, a short list had already formed in...

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[PREVIEW] Great Sage Above Brockton 2.06

I figured it wouldn't be fair to my lower tier patrons if I didn't release a preview of the 3rd reserved chapter, so have one on me!

-x-

“Widen your stance, disciple! Weak pillars support no castles!”

Taylor drew in a sharp breath as she did as he asked. Her golden wings shimmered under the sunlight and fol...

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