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Eligos the Demon

You knew the price was too good to be true when you got the apartment, but beggars can’t be choosers and you knew you would never find such a nice place in your price range like this again. You moved in quickly, your few belongings still made the new space seem empty but you were happy with it all.Things were fine at first, you weren’t at the apartment much as you started your new job. You mainly...

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CYOA Chapter 11: Luke

Driving back home was surreal. I hadn’t been in Hearthway Hollow for years, and not for an extended amount of time. Ever since I met you, I thought life was going to turn out pretty good for me. But I know I have a way of making messes, so it was only a matter of time before this happened anyways.

I wanted to protect you from all of this, from all the things you didn’t know about yourself. There are people out there who would use you and take advantage of all the amazing gifts you h...

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The Underwater Gargoyle

Off the coast of your hometown there once stood a beautiful castle, or at least that is what people told you. The small island it stood on sank, bringing it down into the sea. Your father would tell stories to you about the castle when you went fishing. He said the castle was guarded by many strong gargoyles that hated the creatures in the sea, so those creatures waited till the gargoyles were vulner...

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Update: The CYOA Continues!

After a much longer than expected hiatus (so sorry about that) I will be returning to writing the CYOA tomorrow! You can see all CYOA posts here if you're unaware of this. And based on the last post it looks like I will be doing a chapter from Luke's POV to start off the new batch of CYOA chapters. 

Please let me know what you'd like to see from the CYOA in the future, and thank you...

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The Strawberry Monster

(While I work on the Patreon Masterlist I want to start uploading all stories that were never published here on Patreon. Starting off with my first ever Monster Romance, the Strawberry Monster.)

Ever since moving into your grandmother’s cottage, you’ve felt as if something has been watching you. You can recall ages ago when you were young and could feel the same pr...

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Huntress in the Castle: Chapter Four (special preview)

One morning I woke and there was a desk by the window of my room, and on it some parchment and a quill and ink. And outside my window a carrier pigeon! It had been a month already.

I tried to think on what I should write to my family. The longer I thought, the harder it became for my to write. It was almost painful. I had been away from them for a month, and yet it didn’t seem like it. Thinking on them just made that all the more real.

“Dear Niall, D’Arcy, Peadar, Finn, Crai...

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Callum the Orc (rough draft)

Rather than going to the high school reunion, you and your old high school friends decided to do something else. Some of you had kept in touch, and as the reunion talk heated up, you managed to get in contact with the others. The group  of you decided to go in together to rent a cabin and spend a long weekend together catching up and going over old memories.

You lived closest to the cabin so your job was to take some of the funds and stock the cabin with snacks and drinks before ev...

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Reza the Manticore (complete)

Female Reader x Male Monster (both cis)

The old house you stood outside of looked as though it had seen better days. The iron fence was overgrown with weeds and vines, and beyond it the yard was littered like a junkyard. The only reason you came here was because you were fed up, but if you had passed this house at any other time you would have sped your gate to avoid it.

The gate was open...

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Callum the Orc (special preview)

Rather than going to the high school reunion, you and your old high school friends decided to do something else. Some of you had kept in touch, and as the reunion talk heated up, you managed to get in contact with the others. The group  of you decided to go in together to rent a cabin and spend a long weekend together catching up and going over old memories.

You lived closest to the cabin so your job was to take some of the funds and stock the cabin with snacks and drinks before ev...

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Cherrywood Manor: Part Eight (rough draft)

The sunrise from the view of the cabin was perfect. Paired with their favorite cup of coffee, Eden was quite happy. They had arrived with Lydia the previous evening, having arrived late due to a rock slide on the suggested route.

But now, everything was peace and tranquil. Lydia was still in bed, sleeping peacefully, and the morning could not be more perfect. Work had been cluttered and chaotic since she transferred, and despite the excitement of moving to be closer to Lydia, it was all...

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Jijel the Troll (complete)

Female Reader x Male Monster (both cis)


The Cryptstone Bridge Music Festival was one of your favorite times of the year. You and your band had been going for a while now and every year it just got better and better. This year, you hoped it would be the best yet, considering everything that had happened the previous year.

“It got cold early this year,” you bassist, Tawny sai...

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Spring Monster Blind Dates (last week for Patreon first call)

April, May, and June slots are open! Reserve your spot now, Patreon first call is ending next week.

These commissions will follow my blind date format. The main character in the story will be written “you” (if you'd like), and the monster will be tailored to the answers from the survey below.

Now, there are two options for these blind dates. First is the Speed Date. Aside from 'you' in the story, everything will be decided by me based on the survey. This option is $60.

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Cherrywood Manor: Part Eight (special preview)

The sunrise from the view of the cabin was perfect. Paired with their favorite cup of coffee, Eden was quite happy. They had arrived with Lydia the previous evening, having arrived late due to a rock slide on the suggested route.

But now, everything was peace and tranquil. Lydia was still in bed, sleeping peacefully, and the morning could not be more perfect. Work had been cluttered and chaotic since she transferred, and despite the excitement of moving to be closer to Lydia, it was all...

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Cherrywood Manor: Part Seven (rough draft)

The attic at Cherrywood Manor had been one of those long ignored places. Lydia had maybe seen it once during her entire time there, but she couldn’t fully recall. The stairway up to it had been blocked off for so long, it was easier to forget it existed than ever worry about it. The only reason Lydia remembered it was because of a leak that had started in the corner of her bedroom.

“We just need to get up there and look around,” Knox explained. “Could be nothing, could be someth...

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Brict the Goblin Prince: Part Three (complete)

Nonbinary Reader (AFAB) x Male Monster (cis)

After heading home to Sothbulk, Brict took you back to the site where you had first fallen for him; The small cottage that overlooks the ocean.

“It’ll be good to spend some time here,” Brict says. “We’ve been apart for too long, and we need to reconnect.” He was already removing his clothes even before you walked into the cottage. View Post

Masterlist Update

I've got the Patreon Masterlist updated through July of 2019 (I'd say that was my most prolific year there's so much.) So please check it out and rediscover some old favorites.

Also, don't forget2022-03-25 12:22:57 +0000 UTC View Post

Cherrywood Manor: Part Seven (special preview)

The attic at Cherrywood Manor had been one of those long ignored places. Lydia had maybe seen it once during her entire time there, but she couldn’t fully recall. The stairway up to it had been blocked off for so long, it was easier to forget it existed than ever worry about it. The only reason Lydia remembered it was because of a leak that had started in the corner of her bedroom.

“We just need to get up there and look around,” Knox explained. “Could be nothing, could be someth...

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Knute the Werewolf (rough draft)

Anja Belland was the eldest child of Tor Belland, a wealthy rancher and trader that my family often did business with. Anja was born with high expectations upon her shoulders as the eldest child. She was expected to marry well, she was expected to have a good head upon her shoulders, and she was expected to continue the Belland bloodline.

I remember the first time I saw Anja as a little boy; she was in the arms of her father like a little bisque doll. Her eyes were a shimmering hazel, l...

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Brict the Goblin Prince: Part Two (complete)

Nonbinary Reader (AFAB) x Male Goblin

The chill of the mountains is not something you’ve gotten used to over time like everything else. Waking up knowing that the floor is going to be ice cold and the day won’t warm until after the noon sun rises above the peaks has been the hardest thing you have had to acclimate to. Everything else about your life in the goblin royal palace has been fine....

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Monster Blind Dates for Spring

April, May, and June slots are open! Reserve your spot starting now!


These commissions will follow my blind date format. The main character in the story will be written “you” (if you'd like), and the monster will be tailored to the answers from the survey below.

Now, there are two options for these blind dates. First is the Speed Date. Aside from 'you' in the story, everything will be decided by me based on the survey. This option is $60.

Second option is the...

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Knute the Werewolf (special preview)

Anja Belland was the eldest child of Tor Belland, a wealthy rancher and trader that my family often did business with. Anja was born with high expectations upon her shoulders as the eldest child. She was expected to marry well, she was expected to have a good head upon her shoulders, and she was expected to continue the Belland bloodline.

I remember the first time I saw Anja as a little boy; she was in the arms of her father like a little bisque doll. Her eyes were a shimmering hazel, l...

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Huntress in the Castle: Chapter Three (rough draft)

Three:

It is so maddeningly quiet.

I am used to five older brothers, I am not used to this. I am not used to being so alone. I am so used to cleaning, or cooking, or playing with Finn and Craig, or talking to Niall. I am used to activity and voices and laughter. I have only been here for one day, what am I supposed to do?

I leave my room, looking back and forth to make sure Nadine isn’t anywhere. And when I see she isn’t around, I sprint like a mad man. I run as...

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Brict the Goblin Prince (complete, reboot)

(this was one of the first stories I wrote. it'll be part of my project to update, repost, and rewrite some of my old works)

Nonbinay Reader (AFAB) x Male Monster (cis)

You had always dreamed of what your wedding would be like. As a small child you used to play it out with all your dolls and stuffed animals. You would make our own wedding outfit and walk down an aisle with a shee...

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Huntress in the Castle: Chapter Three (special preview)

Three:

It is so maddeningly quiet.

I am used to five older brothers, I am not used to this. I am not used to being so alone. I am so used to cleaning, or cooking, or playing with Finn and Craig, or talking to Niall. I am used to activity and voices and laughter. I have only been here for one day, what am I supposed to do?

I leave my room, looking back and forth to make sure Nadine isn’t anywhere. And when I see she isn’t around, I sprint like a mad man. I run as...

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Hau the Merman: Part Two (rough draft)

I repaired the front door as best I could, but while the storm raged I didn’t have the proper supplies to fix it completely. Rain still came through and puddled on the floor, and the house maintained a bone penetrating chill the entire time. Fixing the window Hau broke was another matter as well, I had no clue when I’d be able to order glass for it, or if my letters would even reach mainland.

Once the storms did cease I was able to go out to get lumber and perhaps make a trade with ...

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Falurous the Demon Butler (complete)

Female Reader x Male Monster (both cis)

Driving up to the old mansion, you felt a familial sense creep over you. You hadn’t been here in ages, not since most of the family moved further north to escape the constant onslaught of storms and foul weather. The bayou was high and most of the lawn was a soggy, squishy mess. You could see why things had gotten run down, especially after your grandmo...

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Question: Character Bios

I’m trying to get together bios for characters. I’m using notebook.ai for the time being. But I’m curious which bios and universes you want to see compiled first. I’m also attempting to do most characters personality types, so if that interests you, let me know. And tell me which universes you’d want to see compiled guides for.

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Hau the Merman: Part Two (special preview)

I repaired the front door as best I could, but while the storm raged I didn’t have the proper supplies to fix it completely. Rain still came through and puddled on the floor, and the house maintained a bone penetrating chill the entire time. Fixing the window Hau broke was another matter as well, I had no clue when I’d be able to order glass for it, or if my letters would even reach mainland.

Once the storms did cease I was able to go out to get lumber and perhaps make a trade with ...

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Hau the Merman: Part One (rough draft)

The strange cries came from the shore after a horrible storm. I had thought it might just be the gulls celebrating a wonderful feast, but the more I listened, the stranger the sounds became. Despite the persistent rain, I traversed down the rocky path towards the strange sounds.

It was as cold as hell and my whole body seemed prepared to be dashed upon the rocks with as choppy as the sea was. I climbed down the narrow path, managing somehow to keep the lantern in my hand. I was used to ...

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The Shape of April: Mail Outs

This month we're featuring the beautiful artwork of @maxspite, specifically the wonderful gillmen Levi and Desi.

$10 Patrons get a random sticker and the print.

$20 patrons get everything pictured.


Info/Commissions/FAQ:

FAQ- please read befor...

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