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Shade Touched

by Zat

★ 4.69 (2,272) 6,645 followers 78 chapters ongoing

A curious little monster ventures beyond her wild instincts, discovering whispering ruins and forgotten magics—but the wilderness guards its secrets with tooth and claw.

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Synopsis

Born in the wilds, a strange little monster hungers for more than survival. Unlike her savage siblings, she craves knowledge—every rustling leaf, every flicker of sunlight through the canopy sparks her insatiable curiosity. The world thrums with mysteries, and she devours them with the same fervor as her prey. Yet solitude gnaws at her. What use are wonders if there’s no one to gasp beside her? As she ventures beyond familiar shadows, her discoveries grow stranger: whispering ruins, forgotten magics, creatures that watch with unsettling intelligence. But the deeper she delves, the more the wilderness resists—some secrets demand a price in teeth and blood. Now the question burns brighter than any revelation: can a creature of instinct forge connections in a world that sees her only as a beast?

Reader fit

Best for

Readers looking for a mix of Found Family, Non Human Lead, Progression Non Stats, and Soft Magic.

Commitment

Shade Touched runs 78 chapters. Status: ongoing.

Where to read

Available through Royal Road.

Reader signal

Current catalogue signals show 4.69 average rating from 2,272 ratings and 6,645 followers.

Closest matches

ProgressReads comparison points include Valiant (A Pokémon Short Story), Shedling, and Bookbound Bunny.

Latest chapters

View all 78 chapters →
  1. #7878. Bath Mar 8, 2021
  2. #7777. Stressed Mar 5, 2021
  3. #7676. Questioning Mar 1, 2021
  4. #7575. Waiting Feb 26, 2021
  5. #7474. Emotions Feb 22, 2021
  6. #7373. Recovery Feb 22, 2021
  7. #7272. Kidnappers Feb 19, 2021
  8. #7171. Tricked Feb 15, 2021
  9. #7070. Thief Feb 12, 2021
  10. #6969. Haggling Feb 8, 2021

Tropes & themes

Found FamilyNon Human LeadProgression Non StatsSoft MagicStrong Female Lead

Tags

Female LeadNon-Human LeadActionAdventureFantasySlice of LifeNon-Humanoid LeadHigh FantasyMagic

Frequently asked questions

What is Shade Touched about?

A curious little monster ventures beyond her wild instincts, discovering whispering ruins and forgotten magics—but the wilderness guards its secrets with tooth and claw.

Is Shade Touched completed?

No — Shade Touched is still ongoing, with new chapters being released. 78 chapters are out so far.

Where can I read Shade Touched?

You can read Shade Touched on Royal Road.

What books are similar to Shade Touched?

Readers who like Shade Touched often also enjoy Valiant (A Pokémon Short Story), Shedling, and Bookbound Bunny.

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