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Japan

A Yakuza's Tale

By SheWolfSymphony

1297 0 0 97875

In the shadowed streets of Nagoya, where the delicate balance of power between rival clans teeters on the edge of chaos, Akiko Hanabira finds herself trapped between duty, fear, and a relentless desire to reclaim her autonomy. As the daughter of a powerful...

*OLD* - A Yakuza's Tale

By SheWolfSymphony

813 0 0 39466

Trigger Warnings: -- Violence -- Suggestive Situations -- Vulgar Language Beneath the neon glow of Nagoya’s restless streets, the shadows tell a story of loyalty, betrayal, and survival. Takagi Tetsunori, a calm and disciplined enforcer for the Nagasawa-kai,...

Standing on My Own

By shyredfox

2767 0 0 1618

A young mage is recruited for a pilot program at Kyoto Jidai Arcane University. Will he be able to face the bullying ghosts of his past to thrive in the new environment? SPOILER ALERT: This little tale contains spoilers for Rise and Guardian (books 1 and...

-(Book 2) Guardian: the Liminal Chronicles (Sample)

By shyredfox

16019 5 0 16858

“One hundred pieces of gold for every kitsune head laid at my feet!” Umeji Tatsuya finally starts Guardian training under the legendary tengu king Soujou-bou. Though, the Guardian Council has their doubts about whether a former yakuza mobster should be allowed...

The Bard's Magic

By shyredfox

42896 9 1 6995

Usami, a shakuhachi flute player, strives to be a renown master. But he lacks one thing in his playing. While traveling to play for a once in a lifetime audience in Kyoto, he's accosted by a dangerous yokai. Will he survive to complete his mission and gain...

-(Book 1) Rise: The Liminal Chronicles (Sample)

By shyredfox

44203 11 0 8909

An ex-gangster. A mysterious old woman. A mythological world of magic and danger hiding behind everyday life. Fresh out of jail, Umeji Tatsuya seeks redemption in a small town, far from his Yakuza ties. He’s barely moved in when the town’s feisty dowager,...

Misunderstandings

By shyredfox

61932 7 0 4935

On Coming of Age Day, Ohno Yasu saves the daughter of a rich business owner from falling and ruining her beautiful kimono. He tries to put her out of his mind. Little does he know their fates are intertwined. This side-story is hinted at in Rise, but didn't...

Fujimori and the Fox - Shrines of the Nonogawa Valley Myth

By shyredfox

14574 1 0 292

What would you say if your local shrine was always pristine, yet nobody claimed to be the caretaker?  In Nonogawa, Inari is the most popular of the kami. Every Shrine to the god seems to clean and refresh the offerings themselves. Locals often visit the larger...

Initiation

By shyredfox

30173 0 0 1702

Why did Tatsuya join the mob? How did he meet his mob big brother? I hope you enjoy the glance into my main character's past. Stats: 1.7K words, average reading time ~ 10 min (at 200 wpm) Rating: PG. Death of main character's father, abandonment. Tags:...