The Sorcerer's King: ways of the witches
by Samcrowned00
Long before the contemporary times, in the olden days of Africa, every male child born at dusk were used for sacrifice to appeal the witches. Although this act met resistance from the villagers who begged and sought-after salvation from the oppressive tradition of child sacrifice, nonetheless, the practise continued for centuries upon centuries until one very day, when King Oranmiyan, who was unable to produce a male offspring, became fortunate to bear his very first and last Prince. Even though…
A Brief Journey
by Sigheti
A young man ponders over his future as he travels towards Naples, where remorse fails to redeem his actions.Originally a short, two-chapter story, 'A Brief Journey' explores the lives, loves and struggles of three youngsters living in Paris during the later years of La Belle Époque, a period characterised by optimism, colonialism, regional peace, and prosperity in Europe.This story may not be suitable for some readers as it contains elements that may be uncomfortable. 'A brief Journey' deals wit…
Blitz
by Randy Harsono
There once was a patient named Blitz, who was a very special case in the Blightworth Mental Hospital. So special, that he was subjected to his own treatment, which have left more harm than good thanks to his doctor, Rupert Jacobi. But when a breakout happens and his brother is kidnapped, Blitz goes on a harrowing journey to rescue his brother, and get back at Jacobi for all the suffering he caused. Get ready for a shocking and exciting tale about a patient who is thrusted into a world outside Bl…
Flowers Bloom from Battlefield
by Sorahana
Throughout the Ming Kingdom, Jun Hua was famous for being a useless girl without any talent worthy of praise. Everyone mocked her, belittling her for latching onto her brilliant brother Jun Min, the young and peerless general admired as the most talented prodigy for his talent and his ability to change the fate of the declining Jun Family. Never in their wildest dreams would they have suspected that Jun Hua is the young general who is leading the army on the frontline, Jun Min!"She has no talent…
Stories about merchants or cunning merchant
by Gourmet_DAO
COMPLETEDThe Silk Road ... it is inevitable the emergence of wells, caravanserais, guard fortresses, postal stations, local bazaars, regional bazaars, the emergence of new jobs:- robbers (there were whole settlements)- caravan guards- changed- merchantsJust about them and will be discussed.About their life, tricks.Alas, English is still the same ... there are mistakes, I am sure of it.I hope over time I will be able to fix them.I just wanted to share information about such an interesting topic a…
Tyranny of Steel
by Zentmeister
Julian Weber is an officer in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and a graduate of Westpoint Military Academy with a degree in civil engineering. As U.S. involvement in Afghanistan comes to an end, Lt. Julian Weber finds himself involved in a terrorist attack by the Taliban, which claims his life. However, he quickly finds out that death is not always final as he is reincarnated into the body of a Baron's son and heir in an alternate Earth set in Late-Medieval Europe. In an era of political turmoi…
The Journey Of The Knights
by Nekoman
Historical Fiction.On The Dark Alley Of A City, Live A Boy Completely Alone, His Father Was A Soldier And Died During A War, And His Mom Died When The Village He Lived On Was Attacked.All That Left By His Parents Is The Ability To Fight From His Father And Ability To Create Something From His Mom Will He Change His Fate When He Met A Knight And Changed His Fate.Becoming A Knight Himself And Changed The World As He Continues His Journey As A Humble Knight.This novel has been dropped! But I'm not …
Saddam Nation (ended early because of insane people)
by Mandamus
Update: I ended this story because there were absolutely batshit crazy people who were taking offence for no fucking reason. The main character drinks ... "oh my god author you fucking asshole." Main character believes in separation of church and state..."oh my god author you fucking asshole." Fucking hell. You're on a Chinese website reading stories in English probably jacking off to hentai and you're hypocritically flogging your culture and religion. Fuck you. You're what's wrong with this wor…
There is only a crane in the sky
by Original_W
"Fetters that the eye cannot see are harder to break than iron chains." - Cal.One day a young man, who is in oppressive thoughts about money and success in general, finds a notebook once written by an unknown person for achieving his own grandiose goals. Reading the notes, he decides to take them as a guide, which gradually reveals to him the essence of things, finally leading him to action.The process of development is also aided by the pact that Cal and Timothy make between themselves, as well…
The Adventures of Treasure Hunters - 1 season
by Gourmet_DAO
COMPLETEDA small story about adventurers, local history enthusiasts, treasure hunters. They wander around cities, forests, mountains, steppes and deserts, seek metal artifacts and search magnets for historical artifacts and sell some of them at auctions, donate some to museums and keep some in their home collections. They work in archives and funds, second-hand bookkeepers do not forget, they look for old books, road workers and topographic maps of the 17-20 centuries.There is the only main char…
Road to the Crown
by MotivatedSloth
Political marriage, war taxes, subsidies, a tribute... All those terms sound nice when one juggles them from behind the screen of his trusty computer! Junk food? Check. Sugary drinks that will cause me diabetes? Check. Two weeks of leave from the work? Check. A fresh copy of the newly released game finishing downloading as I'm going back from the grocery store? Check. Oops! My emotions got better to me, and I tripped on the stairs. I'm so silly!Then...Why the hell am I kneeling in a throne room,…
'Jiang' Magic Coin
by Gourmet_DAO
COMPLETEDIt is a pity that among the many short stories, there is not a single one about the Silk Road. It deserves to have at least one story about its. Thanks to this road, many countries learned new technologies, gained new knowledge about cooking and medicine, and cultural exchanges were taking place. Materials on the history of the Silk Road is a huge treasure trove of knowledge!I wanted to write a short story about this path, about the people of that time, alas, my English grammar is not s…
Battle Royale of the Sinners
by DamnPlotArmor
Tong, a sinner who was suffering endless torment in hell because of his mistake he had done in his previous life, was giving other chance to redeem himself by the devil. All he had to do was participating in the redemption program, organized by the gods and the devils. He would be reincarnated as a random citizen of China during the end of the era of the East Han, and the prelude of the era of the Three Kingdoms. He would also retain his memory and a cheat skill that he designed for himself. Ton…
The Legend of Karachuo
by MrKingI
Ochieng, the son of the chief of Odindi clan in Karachuo division in Lu tribe leaves his home at a tender age to the forbidden land. There, he learns that he is an Ordainer, a class of powerful people born to save mankind. He also finds Apeleka, a beautiful woman whom he falls in love with. After leaving the land, he learns more about his role and powers as an Ordainer and does a lot to save people.
Reincarnated as an Imperial Prince
by SorryImJustDiamond
A scientific genius named Thomas Harrier was transmigrated to an imperial prince body after a car accident that took his life. He found out that he is in a world similar to our own with a timeline akin to early twentieth century. The body that he is occupying was the imperial prince of a failing empire who suddenly rose to power after a successful assassination attempt of his father. Unaware that the attack is just the beginning of what is to come. He faces many challenges throughout. Will Thoma…
The Minoan World
by Bryan_McCarthy
Step into a world long forgotten: a world where Minos rules and the Minotaur roams. Young Gann has come to Crete in search of adventure and sure enough he has found it and so too shall you.
The Assassination of Caligula
by Bryan_McCarthy
Sequel to "The Death of Julia Augusta". There is conspiracy afoot in Rome, Caligula is to be killed by the Praetorian Guard as is the rest of his family. Yet others of the Praetorian Guard wish to make Claudius, Caligula's uncle, First Citizen. Planning to cheat the Praetorian Guard who would kill Caligula, Claudius searches for his cousin Romulus and convinces him to take part in this new conspiracy to cheat the Praetorian Guard from killing Caligula. He agrees but will things go as planned?
Judging by the hole in the satellite picture
by Not_a_troll
20 novels is apparently the cap on WN :D thanks for the memories shrek-kuh haha.i think i posted about 350k+ words total
Am I Alone?
by YaoReTian
1929 - 1933, a period of time where a man could only dream for a single dollar, James lives in a life or death world. Being alone is considered both the best and worst choice to make. With one side needing to have someone anyone to talk to: the other hating themselves if his friend moves on or betrays him for selfish reasons. Everybody is scared of each other. Is it alright for him to have a companion, or will the story end in tears?