
by Coswick
Not everything has to be a fight. Richard lived by these words his entire life. It had been working, too. Until the day his high-school career came to an end, and he was left behind. No fanfare, no mentors. Nothing, except for a blue gown. and the looming dread of figuring it out by himself. But that wouldn't make for an interesting story, would it? Compelled by forces beyond his understanding, (and a distinct aversion to being homeless) Richard is strung along on a magical adventure full of witches, monsters and straight-up assholes. Will he continue how he was, or level up, and fight for control over his own choices? Read along to find out. Or don't! There's some pretty fucked up shit in here. You have been warned. What to expect: Ten chapters of intro to the world and characters, followed by a pov shift from 3rd to 1st person. This is also when the LitRpg Elements come into play. NOTE: Everything about this is a first draft WIP. It's also a hobby project! I release a new chapter every week or so, after my wife has read it. You may not see one scheduled, but they are coming. I do not know if the final edits will end up on here or not. I may attempt to really publish, but the completed first draft WILL be appearing here, so do not worry. Anyway, enjoy!
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Rank updated 15 Oct 2026, 14:58 UTC
Entry forecast updated 15 Oct 2026, 14:58 UTC
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Forecast model: rs-model-entry-v1
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Mid-pack, room on both levers
Traffic and conversion both sit mid-field for a story this size. Growth here compounds from consistency: steady cadence feeds traffic, and a sharper hook lifts what each view is worth.
Benchmarks: 8,060 active Royal Road stories, percentiles within the 20–49 chapters band, cohort of 2026-07-02. Conversion is measured as followers gained per 1,000 views over the recent window.