TheFirstReader's Followed Works
The Lyrebird King
The Lyrebird King is a queer medieval fantasy romance (with a heavy dose of drama and suspense) featuring Aries and Caius, two people cast aside by society finding acceptance in one another while navigating the complexities of an underground movement.
Cover art by the amazing Cameron McCafferty (@camerongraphics).
When I Was the Moon and You Were the Ocean
[BL | 18+] Ronan had no memory of his life before he became a siren. It wasn't a particularly solitary life; he often spent time in the quaint, seaside town people watching. But he felt a comforting peace amongst the waves of the ocean, particularly in the stillness of night while the town slept. But when an unfamiliar man collapses on the beach, Ronan feels drawn to him like the tide to the moon, and he quickly realizes there's more to life than the solitude of the ocean.
Cover design by TheFirstReader
As Seen on Royal Road
Wings, Flings, and Demon Kings
A rambly angel. A debonair demon. A very stuck elevator...
NIRAEL has never been the best angel. A little too loud, always in the wrong place at the wrong time, she constantly finds herself written up by her archangel superiors for minor misdemeanors. When her Remedial Goodness program forces her to do a capstone project on Earth, she decides this will be the moment she finally turns her life around.
That is, until she meets...
AZERATH has always been a good demon. Which, in demon terms, is tantamount to career suicide. Sent to Earth as part of his Remedial Evil program, his demonic superiors issue him an ultimatum: corrupt a hundred souls in the next month or risk being unmade.
But they didn't specify that the souls he corrupts have to be human.
Mostly romcom fluff with a dash of existential angst.
Crest of the Strongest Knight
In the Avalyne Empire, there is only one way to achieve greatness: exhibition matches. Those who possess the power to bestow god-given gifts known as Crests stand tall and proud as nobles, supporting their knights who wade into battle for the sake of glory, victory, and honor. Knights and nobles alike study and train at Avalyne Academy to hone their skills and participate in academy-level matches, all while forming lasting bonds to become fully-fledged pairs.
Among those students is the so-called "strongest knight" Medrauta, yet despite her title, she hasn't managed to win a single match. Instead, she's impressively racked up over two-hundred losses within the course of the very first month. However, when she's faced with the prospect of expulsion due to various circumstances, her life gradually begins to change.
As Medrauta struggles to truly become someone worthy of the title "knight", she gains new friends, hope, and experience.
Chapters update every day!
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Shattered Innocence
In the captivating novel, "Shattered Innocence," a young woman named Nora finds herself at the center of a harrowing journey that intertwines love, redemption, and the haunting remnants of her father's sinister experiments. As she reunites with Nikolay, Zack, Ivan, Yuri, and Mikhail, individuals who share a dark past shaped by her father's heinous actions, they embark on a treacherous mission to put an end to the ongoing horrors. United by their collective pain and a shared determination to protect others from suffering, Nora and her newfound companions confront the malevolent forces that seek to perpetuate her father's legacy.
As they unravel the secrets surrounding his experiments, they must also navigate the complex web of their own emotions, forming profound connections amidst the shadows of their past. As their pursuit for justice intensifies, Nora and her comrades discover that the true threat extends beyond their personal demons. Forces beyond their control conspire to manipulate their every move, placing their lives and newfound love in grave danger. In a race against time, they must confront their deepest fears, confront the shadows of their past, and summon the strength to overcome not only their own inner turmoil but also the looming darkness that threatens to consume them.
"Shattered Innocence" is a gripping tale of resilience, sacrifice, and the transformative power of love as Nora and her companions navigate a treacherous path, battling their own demons while fighting for a future where no one else will endure the horrors they once faced.
I'm Not Even Gay.
In debt, the parents of Alexander sent him off to be married to the infamous mafia boss Damien Alferenzo. Yet when Alexander figured out his parents’ plans he was furious. He’s not even gay! Yet when the Mafia Man himself slowly learns about the boy he finds it hard to even resist him.
Before this, high-class billionaires began to run the government and even changed the laws. Presidents were outlawed, they became useless. Then came the law that gives high-class citizens the chance to buy and sell lower-class members (preferably children). Alexander is the bottom of the barrel lower-class and a kid.
Hidden Adversary
Ah, greetings! You've stumbled upon the very first story I wrote as a young child. I originally posted this piece on this very site back in 2018, but I've decided to repost it now with improved grammar and revisions. The core of the story will remain unchanged, as it holds a somewhat nostalgic feeling for me.
As you delve into this story, you'll witness the story writing style of my younger self. I'll admit, looking back at it now, I can't help but cringe at it. However, it serves as a reminder of my growth and development as a writer. Over time, I studied story structure and honed my skills, allowing me to write better stories. Consider this version of the characters to be from an alternate universe, providing a fresh perspective. There will be a different version of it coming out soon, so keep an eye on it!
With that said, I sincerely hope that your eyes won't be too scorched by the contents of my younger self's work.
Employee of the Multiverse and His Darling Cat
This journal was intended to recount how I, Noble Malik, a leader of the World Management realm, was transported to a strange world and forced to climb the corporate ladder in order to return home. Inadvertently, it seems to have become a diary about the odd worlds and dangerous mysteries I encounter on business trips with my partner, whose secrets and four-dimensional personality leave me at a loss---yet intrigued. And if the reader wants a literary perspective, I suppose it's about how a workaholic loner unexpectedly learns more about what moves people and himself while uncovering a universe-shattering conspiracy. But honestly, that's too philosophical and romantic. I just wanted to see my cat, Darla, again.
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Loves Broken Heart
The sky is dark, but my heart is darker still, As I navigate through life without my beloved, I feel ill. Your love consumed me, of that I was aware, I had to have you, in every possible way, I did swear. Now that you're gone, my heart breaks every single day, The pain is excruciating, it just won't go away.
I wait for your return, but hope is fading fast, Darkness descends within me, I fear it will forever last. The memories we shared are a constant reminder, Of a love that used to burn brighter and kinder. But now, all that's left is a shadow of what we were, A love that was once timeless, now lost and obscure.