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Xianshi Inn (A contemporary Xianxia novel)

He left his home, unwillingly, to a realm of cultivation, Xianshu, mythical manuals and Dao. And now he’s here due to a failed attempt at going home, a place bears a lot of resemblance but not the same. “At least it’s close enough here. I’ll get there on my next jump.” Jianmen Yu said to himself, “But while I’m prepping, let me do my old job here for a bit.” And there we have it, “Xianshi Inn”, run by a cultivator, who’s not of this world. Don’t mess with it or its employees, the owner will kick your ass, no matter who you are, no matter WHAT you are. Patreon available: egaochan (avatar is a crab), feel free to tip me if you like my stories! The full book of this novel is now available on Amazon, if you would like to support me and my work, head to Amazon and search "Xianshi Inn"!

EgaoChan · Fantasy

The contemporary Duke of England

In 2002, the ascension of Barron Cavendish to the dukedom marked the start of a legendary era for the Devonshire family. Fast forward to 2022, the new female prime minister's inaugural speech left the parliament in stunned silence, only to face impeachment a month later for shielding her subordinates. This tumultuous political saga unfolds against the backdrop of a narrative where every British person's life is intricately tied to the enduring legacy of the Devonshire family, forever changed since Barron Cavendish took the helm.

Reda_Ouerkat · Realistic

A Likely Story - A Contemporary Paranormal Shifter Romance

She’s a cat shifter, cursed to remain in cat-form for the rest of her days. Her best friend is a “lost-in-time” 17th-century witch who deals in black magic. He’s the pack’s alpha, who’s trying to keep their shifter abilities a secret while also working as US Marshals. His partner is a bear shifter, who prefers to shoot first and skip the questions entirely. Oh, and the fate of the world also rests in their hands…

Tamar1503 · Fantasy

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