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The Grand Azathoth Hotel - Chapter 29

Chapter 29

Ten years ago, on her eighteenth birthday, Nico Robin had made a wish. A foolish, desperate whisper over a candle’s flame, spoken more to the universe than to herself. She had been standing in the ruins of some nameless island, hiding in the wreckage of a storm-beaten shack, a stolen book in one hand and a stolen piece of moldy bread with a candle in the other. The stars had been bright that night, uncaring of the hunted girl below them, a girl who had spen...

Old Woods Burns Better - Chapter 10

Vivi scrubbed the deck like her royal dignity depended on it—which, at this point, it absolutely did. The salty wind whipped her hair across her face, her hands raw from the rough wooden planks, and above her stood the Emperor of Elders, Woop Slap himself, glaring down at her like a disappointed grandfather reviewing a particularly subpar family reunion.

“Cleaner, girl!” Woop Slap barked, thumping his cane against the deck. “What is this? Are you attempting to gently persuade th...

I'm Albus Fucking Dumbledore - Chapter 55

Chapter 55

9th of September 1991

Dumbledore Manor, England

Adrastia Zabini’s composure wavered as her dark eyes darted around the room, seeking refuge from invisible eyes that weren’t watching. She pressed her lips together tightly, a bead of sweat glistening along her temple. When she finally spoke, her voice was a strained imitation of its usual seductive confidence. “You… you can’t mean to…”

Dumbledore chuckled softly, the sound almost paternal yet la...

Curse These Old Bones - Chapter 35

Chapter 35

Konoha, Training Ground n°165

It had not been Ibiki Morino that had truly changed her.

Sakura had learned a lot from seeing him work. The day he and that unnerving woman—Mitarashi Anko, was it?—had arrested Mizuki would never leave her mind. The traitor had been reduced to a trembling wreck, his confidence stripped away like peeling bark from a tree. She had shivered, even as she watched from the sidelines. That was what bein...

Old Wood Burns Better - Chapter 9

One Piece comedy fic. First chapter available on QQ.

Chapter 9

"GAAAAAAAAAAAARP!"

The scream was so loud the walls of Marineford rattled, a flock of seagulls outside scattered in panic, and somewhere in the East Blue, a Sea King sneezed in sympathy.

Seconds later, the office door creaked open with all the urgency of a man who knew he was in trouble but hadn’t quite figured out why. Garp stepped in, wearing his casual grin like body armor and munching on an entire s...

The Grand Azathoth Hotel - Chapter 28

Lucifer’s grin widened as he leaned forward slightly, his golden eyes glinting with something playful, something knowing. “Oh, I can give you a few answers,” he said smoothly, swirling the coffee in his cup as if he had all the time in the world. “Three questions. But in exchange…” He tilted his head, watching her reaction. “You believe in equivalent exchanges, right?”

Robin’s lips parted slightly, the words of immediate agreement forming—before she hesitated....

I'm Albus Fucking Dumbledore - Chapter 54

Chapter 54

9th of September 1991

Dumbledore Manor, England

Nymphadora turned back to Harry, tousling his perpetually messy hair. “Alright, kiddos, have fun and pay attention. No picking fights with guests. Or the hors d'oeuvres.”

Harry’s face fell slightly. “Wait—you’re leaving us, big sis? Just like that?” His voice carried the faint edge of someone not entirely comfortable in social situations or being left to navigate an aristocratic minefield alone.<...

Curse These Old Bones - Chapter 34

Chapter 34

It was strange being alive again.

Not because of the sensation itself—there had been none. One moment, she was nowhere, nothing, not even aware of her absence, and the next, she was standing in a damp, quiet cave beneath the Hokage Tower. It was as though she had blinked and the world had shifted. She felt no pull, no ache, just a sudden and unnerving return. But it wasn’t the physicality of being alive again that unsettled her. It was everything el...

The Grand Azathoth Hotel - Chapter 27

Chapter 27 

— — — — —- 

Robin leaned back in her chair, cradling the delicate porcelain cup between her fingers as she took another slow sip of the tea. The blend was exceptional—made from the Leaves of Yggdrasil and the Water of the End—rare, powerful ingredients she had stumbled upon in one of the Café’s forgotten cupboards. It had been sitting there, untouched, likely for centuries. It tasted smooth, ancient, carrying whispers of forg...

I'm Albus Fucking Dumbledore - Chapter 53

Chapter 53

9th of September 1991

Dumbledore Manor, England

Nymphadora Tonks leaned over the balustrade, her wine glass dangling precariously from one hand as she gestured wildly with the other. “I’m just saying, Harry—if I were half as cool as Dumbledore, I’d retire right now. Imagine topping that.”

Harry, chewing thoughtfully on his fifth petit four, blinked up at her. “I think the dragon was overkill.”

Tonks let out a snort. “Overkill? That’s...

The Grand Azathoth Hotel - Chapter 26

Chapter 26 

The labyrinth shimmered and twisted, stretching into eternity, a shifting maze of prismatic corridors that defied sense and space. The walls were not walls, but reflections—fragments of timelines shattered and rearranged, glimpses of what was, what could have been, and what would never be. Magnus the Red strode forward, his hooved feet clicking against the glassy floor, yet the sound echoed in reverse, as though time had not yet decided whether it wou...

Curse These Old Bones - Chapter 33

Chapter 33

Rin stood quietly in the corner of the workshop, her sharp eyes fixed on Jiraiya-sama as he bent over the scroll. He muttered to himself, the brush in his hand moving with precision even as his words betrayed irritation. He was sulking about the work — but still doing it very efficiently and seriously. Good — he knew their Lord Hokage never made them do useless things. To him, she was just another silent, masked and anonymous laboratory assistant to t...

I'm Albus Fucking Dumbledore - Chapter 52

Chapter 52

9th of September 1991

Dumbledore Manor, England

“It’s Albus Fucking Dumbledore!”

The whispers turned to shouts as the black shape in the sky came closer, blotting out the stars like an approaching storm. Gasps rippled through the crowd as more guests craned their necks.

“It’s Albus Fucking Dumbledore!” someone yelled again, their voice wobbling between awe and disbelief.

Jessica’s heart pounded as she squinted at the shape. “What...

Curse These Old Bones - Chapter 32

Chapter 32

Zabuza stood motionless at the cracked window, the rain streaming down like a shroud over the blood-soaked courtyard. His grip on Kubikiribōchō was steady, but tension rippled through his frame as he watched the unfolding carnage below. Ao was fighting—not just fighting, but desperately surviving—against a foe Zabuza couldn’t fathom.

The Sarutobi was unrelenting, wielding Samehada with a fluidity that belied its monstrous size. Ao, commander of ...

The Grand Azathoth Hotel - Chapter 25

Chapter 25

Asia clutched her stomach as it let out another pitiful growl, the dull ache of hunger making her head swim. She had long since grown used to the gnawing emptiness, but today, it felt sharper, more cruel. She had no money, no place to go, and worst of all, no one left to turn to. The Church—her home, her family—had abandoned her, cast her aside for doing what she thought was right. Healing a devil had cost her everything. And yet, despite it all, despite ...

I'm Albus Fucking Dumbledore - Chapter 51

Chapter 51

Bonus Chapter of 3 000 world instead of 2 000

9th of September 1991

England

“Are you sure this looks good?” Jessica asked, her voice carrying the barest tremor as she stood in front of the ornate mirror. The silver cocktail dress shimmered in the light, hugging her frame in ways that made her feel both exposed and elegant. The fabric draped over her narrow waist and flared just enough to suggest sophistication, but her inexperience with formal...

Curse These Old Bones - Chapter 31

Chapter 31

Fire Country Capital 

The gates of the palace swung shut behind them with a metallic thud, and Asuma let out a curse the moment they were out of earshot. He shoved a hand into his pocket, pulling out a battered cigarette, and lit it with a sharp snap of his lighter. The first drag was like breathing freedom.

“Three fucking days,” he muttered, smoke curling around his words. “Three days in that gilded coffin. If I’d st...

The Grand Azathoth Hotel - Chapter 24

Chapter 24

James was halfway through reorganizing the café’s supply shelves when the doorbell chimed, drawing his attention toward the entrance. He turned, expecting another guest—maybe one of the regulars or, God forbid, the weird lady from last time who really liked her coffee a little too much.

Instead, a young man stepped in, shoulders squared, posture stiff with what looked like the burden of a thousand sorrows.

James paused, narrowing his eyes sli...

I'm Albus Fucking Dumbledore - Chapter 50

Chapter 50

8th of September 1991

Hogwarts, England

Jessica Harper had once been the pride of her class: top marks, a prefect badge, and a quiet, relentless ambition that seemed bound to take her far. But a year after graduation, her dreams of shaking the wizarding world had fizzled out like a wet wand. Job applications went unanswered. The rare interviews she scraped together ended in polite rejections. Too Muggle-born. Too unconventional. Too… Jessica.

Now, she sto...

Curse These Old Bones - Chapter 30

Chapter 30

Waves

The rain came down in torrents, a relentless wall of water that turned the streets into rivers and soaked Ao’s cloak until it felt like dead weight across his shoulders. He moved through the muddy streets of the village near Gatō’s mansion, his steps measured, unhurried. Civilian pace. Anonymity was as much a weapon as any blade, and he wielded it with precision. His eyes flicked to every doorway, every window. People moved w...

The Grand Azathoth Hotel - Chapter 23

Chapter 23 

James wiped down the café counter, letting the repetitive motion ground him as he surveyed the now-empty space. The morning rush had faded, leaving behind the quiet hum of the Hotel. He exhaled, gaze drifting toward the corner where Leto and the kids had spent most of their time. It had been nice having them around—getting to be the fun uncle for a few days. The kind that handed out extra pastries and turned a blind eye to their blatant cheating at h...

I'm Albus Fucking Dumbledore - Chapter 49

Chapter 49

7th of September 1991

Hogwarts, England

Blaise Zabini was lounging in the Slytherin common room, one leg draped over the arm of his chair, flipping lazily through a book he wasn’t really reading. The murmur of conversation hummed around him until the door to the common room creaked open, and all sound abruptly died.

Everyone turned to look.

Harry Potter stood in the doorway, hair sticking out in every direction like it was trying to escape his head,...

Curse These Old Bones - Chapter 29

Chapter 29

Konoha's hospital

The sterile chill of the hospital room did nothing to temper Neji’s humiliation. His chest rose and fell with controlled breaths, but inside, fury churned. An academy student. Naruto Uzumaki. The very thought made his stomach twist. How had that idiot—undisciplined, loud, and entirely beneath him—managed to best him? His fists trembled under the sheets, nails biting into his palms. Next time, there wouldn’t be ...

The Grand Azathoth Hotel - Chapter 22

Chapter 22

Robin sat stiffly behind the reception desk, fingers deliberately resting on the smooth surface rather than anywhere near the keys. The ledger, which was currently breathing in a slow, steady rhythm, rustled its pages in what she could only describe as anticipation. She ignored it. That was the trick—do not acknowledge the ledger. It could sense weakness, much like a shark or a particularly aggressive tax collector.

She had adjusted to the coffee mach...

The Grand Azathoth Hotel - Chapter 21

Chapter 21

Issei Hyoudou walked with measured steps, his arms carefully balanced as he carried the heavy grocery bags for the elderly woman beside him. The weight was nothing—what mattered was the gesture. A gentleman did not merely help for the sake of being helpful. He did so with grace. With dignity.

The old woman smiled up at him, her silver hair peeking out from under her hat. “Oh, such a well-mannered young man! You remind me of my late husband—he was ...

Solo Pirating - Chapter 96 to 98 - Mass Release

Chapter 96

12th of may, 1522
Kuraigana Island

The fog-drenched silhouette of Kuraigana Island rose ahead, an ominous shadow against the gray expanse of the Grand Line. Thriller Bark's formidable hull carved through the restless waves, its dark bulk a fitting companion to the island's cursed visage. Absalom, a grotesque figure with sinewy muscles and wild hair, stood on the deck, his beastly eyes glinting with satisfaction. This island, once the...

I'm Albus Fucking Dumbledore - Chapter 48

Chapter 48

7th of September 1991

Hogwarts, England

Harry stumbled to a halt before the entrance to the Headmaster’s office, his breath coming in short, sharp gasps. The Hydra stone statue loomed before him, a swirling mass of writhing serpents frozen mid-snarl. Their marble eyes gleamed with an unsettling intelligence, as though they were weighing his worthiness to even stand there.

“Uh…” Harry began, his voice faltering. “Pumpkin pasties? Licorice wands?”...

The Grand Azathoth Hotel - Chapter 20

Chapter 20

Sona Sitri moved swiftly through the mist-laden streets, her coat billowing behind her as she led her Peerage toward the abandoned church. The air was thick with moisture, the remnants of last night’s rain still clinging to the stones. The scent of damp earth filled her lungs, but underneath it, she could sense something else—something far worse.

Her familiar had returned to her in a frantic state, its shadowy form writhing, trembling, whispering th...

The Grand Azathoth Hotel - Chapter 19

Chapter 19

Hera had been watching.

Her divine senses stretched across the land, tracing Python’s massive, slithering form as it closed in on its prey. She had felt its hunger, its glee at the chance to devour a Titaness. She had no love for the great serpent, no real attachment to it, but it had always been a useful tool. A weapon that predated Olympus itself, a beast of raw, untamed destruction. Leto would not escape it—she could not.

And then—Python ...

Curse These Old Bones - Chapter 28

Chapter 28

Pain clawed at Shikamaru’s ribs with every shallow breath. He sagged against the rough bark of a tree, one hand pressed against his side to stem the ache. Nearby, Kiba lay sprawled in the dirt, unconscious. Akamaru whined, nudging his master’s arm as if trying to rouse him. Chōji wasn’t much better, blood trickling from his temple as he slumped against a boulder. Sakura knelt, one arm cradling the other, her face pinched with pain. The remnants of thei...