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Fox’s Tongue and Kirin’s Bone

by MuffinLance

★ 4.72 (961) 2,949 followers 115 chapters ongoing

A street thief forced to impersonate a dead hero uncovers courtly secrets in a world where European and Asian myths wage war.

Synopsis

Humanity teeters on the brink, slaughtered by the legendary creatures once confined to folklore. Markus was prophesied to save them—until a knife found his back in a filthy alley, all because he resembled a street thief named Aaron. Now Death demands Aaron take Markus’s place, but survival has always been his only creed. Skilled in theft and quick with a blade, he’s no savior. Yet as Aaron unravels the dead boy’s secrets, he uncovers a web of court intrigue, shifting alliances, and the unsettling truth behind Markus’s final hours. In a world where European and Asian mythologies collide, Aaron must navigate treacherous politics, outwit cunning adversaries, and decide whether to flee—or fix the broken world that never asked for his help. The wrong boy died that night, but the right one might be even more dangerous.

Latest chapters

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  1. #115V3 Ch 1: Crawl in a Dragon's Mouth and Die Apr 19, 2026
  2. #114Folktale: Door Apr 5, 2026
  3. #113Fox’s Tongue and Kirin’s Bone: Series Recap* Apr 20, 2026
  4. #112Audiobook Preorder + Last Day for Signed Books! Jun 29, 2024
  5. #111Volume 2 Signed Copy Pre-Order + Cover Reveal! May 31, 2024
  6. #110Folktale: Heartless Jan 6, 2024
  7. #109105. Home Jan 1, 2024
  8. #108104. The King’s Innocence (2) Dec 23, 2023
  9. #107103. The King’s Innocence (1) Dec 20, 2023
  10. #106102. Against Orders (2) Dec 10, 2023

Tropes & themes

Anti Hero LeadFound FamilyHidden GeniusProgression Non StatsStrong Female Lead

Tags

Local ProtagonistMale LeadActionAdventureFantasyMysteryHigh FantasyMagicAnti-Hero LeadSecret Identity

Frequently asked questions

What is Fox’s Tongue and Kirin’s Bone about?

A street thief forced to impersonate a dead hero uncovers courtly secrets in a world where European and Asian myths wage war.

Is Fox’s Tongue and Kirin’s Bone completed?

No — Fox’s Tongue and Kirin’s Bone is still ongoing, with new chapters being released. 115 chapters are out so far.

Where can I read Fox’s Tongue and Kirin’s Bone?

You can read Fox’s Tongue and Kirin’s Bone on Amazon Kindle and Royal Road.

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