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Within the borders of Eldoria, the Kingdom of Evermere succumbs to the savage might of the Kingdom of Ravemarch. Following his father's just rule, King Florian has become a ruthless tyrant, his conquests leaving a wake of destruction across the land. Upon finally conquering the small Kingdom of Evermere, his general and his forces extinguish the lives of all but one noble: Princess Thalassa, spared with the expectation that she will bear the king's child and jointly govern Evermere. Princess Thalassa seeks the release of death before this can happen, but the King's General has his own intricate designs. His relentless torment of the princess is no random cruelty, but a calculated act fueled by a deep-seated tragedy, a wound so profound that even the annihilation of her kingdom has not brought him peace. The Oracle of Eldoria has spoken, General Valorik and Princess Thalassa must now confront a formidable challenge that will test the very limits of their individual resolve.

She’s trapped in a world of ice........where trust is fragile, and every smile hides a secret. He’s a man ruled by power and control, a fortress no one has ever breached. Two strangers, bound by fate, caught in a game where nothing is as it seems. But what happens when fire meets ice? Some hearts freeze to protect themselves. Others burn just to survive. And in the end, only the fiercest embers remain.

Three years ago, Lin Shen Han did something unforgivable—he left his fiancé, Zheng Jia Wen, at the altar of a grand wedding ceremony in Beijing. His cold feet shattered more than just hearts; it destroyed reputations, humiliated families, and sparked a grudge that Jia Wen has nursed ever since. Now, Shen Han is desperate for a job, and fate has a cruel sense of humor. His new boss? Zheng Jia Wen—his once-loving fiancé, now a ruthless CEO. And Jia Wen hasn’t forgotten—or forgiven—a thing. Shen Han is hired as Jia Wen’s secretary, but this isn’t a fresh start; it’s a battlefield. From impossible demands to public humiliation, Jia Wen is determined to make Shen Han pay for his past mistakes. But as old feelings resurface, revenge and love become harder to separate.

"“Serena, you are hereby exiled from the Silverstone Pack. You will remain exiled until the day you draw your last breath.” Serena, a Healer exiled from her pack for a crime she did not commit, accused of murdering her mate, the Pack Beta. The evidence against her was damning, warranting the harshest punishment: death. However, an oath between her father and the Alpha of her pack spared her life. Instead, she was cast into the wilderness, cursed to live as a rogue until the day she dies. Life as a rogue was treacherous, seeing the next sunrise was never promised. One fateful day, Serena stumbled upon injured strangers and saved their lives. In return for her kindness, she was granted asylum in Ironshade, the strongest Western Pack. Haunted by the loss of her first mate, Serena is determined to live in secrecy, until she discovers she has yet another fated mate. Her new mate is none other than Darius, the stoic Alpha of Ironshade burdened by the dark legacy of his father. The Ironshade Pack is on the brink of collapse, plagued by a mysterious curse. Serena’s arrival may hold the key to its salvation...or its ruin. As tensions rise, Serena and Darius find themselves drawn together with an undeniable bond. Together, they must confront buried secrets, face their deepest fears, and decide if their second chance at love is worth risking everything. "When the shadow of the Thorn bleeds into the light, And the wolf who carries death finds her second life, The moon will bless the broken bond, And the cursed will find peace at dawn."

Modern-day New York, amidst the sleek fronts of luxury and the bloodline halls of the mafia world.

Drake Damon, heir to the powerful Starlight Corporation. his dreams were crushed under his mother’s ambition for wealth. Forced into the world of business and left starved for love by his absent parents, Drake hardened into a reckless "bad boy" in high school. Alongside his loyal brothers-in-arms — Ben Mark, Zayn Asher, Levis Ren, Lucas Milaan, and Caleb Joe — Drake ruled the school, feared and untouchable. Everything changes when Hazel Knight, a fiery, fearless girl living under the thumb of a cruel aunt, accidentally crosses their path. Unaware of their dominance, Hazel stands her ground — earning their respect, friendship, and eventually, their fierce protection. Slowly, Hazel’s light melts the ice around their hearts, teaching them love, loyalty, and kindness. But happiness doesn’t last forever. As graduation looms, lies, misunderstandings, and betrayal tear the group apart. Drake is forced away to London, Hazel is left heartbroken, and the once unbreakable bond between the seven shatters. Years later, fate throws them back into each other’s lives. Secrets will be revealed. Hearts will clash.Will the scars of the past destroy them, or will they find their way back to each other? / "they ruled the school. She ruled their hearts.But the real battle begins when the past returns."

"Katherine, I know... I made a mistake. Just give me a second chance," Leonard's voice wavered, his eyes pleading. Katherine met his gaze with a cold, unwavering stare. "A second chance? Leonard Ford, you didn’t even deserve the first one." — Katherine Anderson had once given everything to her husband—her love, her heart, and her life. But when he handed her divorce papers on their anniversary and turned his attention back to his first love, Miranda, she knew their marriage was nothing more than a cruel illusion. With her world shattered, Katherine walked away, vowing never to look back. Five years later, Katherine returned stronger and more independent, with two beautiful twins by her side—the children Leonard never knew existed. She had built a life for herself, far from the shadow of her ex-husband's influence. But when Leonard discovered the truth, he became desperate to win her back. Would Katherine give him the chance to be a father to the children he never known, or had he lost her—and their family—forever?

He claimed her to secure his throne. She accepted to survive. But no one expected the cursed wolf to be the key to an ancient prophecy. Penelope has always been nothing—an orphaned wolf without a beast, a mistake left to rot beneath the Moon-Crown Pack. But when the ruthless Alpha Klaus claims her as his mate, everything changes. He doesn’t want her heart—just her bloodline to seize his father’s throne. When his cruelty becomes too much, Penelope escapes—pregnant with a secret that could destroy him. Alone and hunted, she discovers a truth buried for a thousand years: she is the Lycan Queen Reborn, destined to unite werewolves, vampires, and witches against an ancient evil. But as her power grows, so does the danger—and three powerful men will fight for her heart. Will she rise as a queen… or be broken by the very mate who swore to protect her?

Based on the tale told before us, Medusa was a beautiful maiden who was seduced by Poseidon in a temple of Athena. Such a sacrilege attracted the goddess' wrath, and she punished Medusa by turning her hair to snakes. Then, the Greek hero Perseus beheaded Medusa, and he used her head, which retained its ability to turn onlookers to stone, as a weapon until he gave it to the goddess Athena to place on her shield. However, the truth was far more complex. Poseidon had attempted to seduce Medusa and failed; he then forced himself upon her. Her lover at the time, the powerful goddess Athena, saw that Medusa had fallen to the seduction of men, and in her wrath, she cursed Medusa by turning her hair to snakes. Athena then kicked Medusa out, far from her temple and home. Medusa met Perseus, but he did not kill her. Instead, he was given an artifact by Medusa that would help him on his journey, and Medusa chose to disappear from the earth. She lived in seclusion, far from the human world, wrapping her snakes in a turban if she needed to venture into the human realm, and lived alone for centuries. While the other gods and goddesses walked among humans, Medusa's tale was told as a villainess, an evil woman. That is, until a young woman in her twenties named Elysia, a beautiful woman with a heavenly voice who was not afraid of Medusa, walked into the deep water near Medusa's territory. Medusa watched the young woman from afar, and knows that she's indeed blind. Medusa and Elysia slowly became friends and daily companions, and Medusa began to grow fond of her. However, Medusa's fears started to build - would Elysia run away if she knew the truth about Medusa? Would she stay, or would she disappear? Everything descended into chaos when Poseidon and Athena found Medusa. One is finally realizing that she was mistaken about Medusa centuries ago, and the other one still want to pursue her, can't forget about Medusa. Will Medusa finally find happiness, or is she doomed by her curse?

A diplomatic carriage will be taking a quiet path to descretely deliver gold. Easy money. Two crews hitting the target from two points. No problem. They just have to get there. But each of them end up getting their lives changed on the way. "Killing is too easy when you're a Black Air Raider." Heather Dlomo, disillusioned by the life of a warrior outside of home, ends up leading her squad to the meeting point and ends up meeting a man who rocks her firm understanding of the world. "We fight our blood every day". Fury Winddrake and her warriors are a collection of exiles from different tribes. Fury leads them due to her grit and intelligence, but all their cultures has put that second. Culture demands the strongest must lead, and if she doesn't take control, she'll be dead by the hands of her own people before she can get to the Heist.

In a kingdom torn by betrayal, ancient magic, and political intrigue, Serenya, a young woman raised in a quiet coastal village, discovers she is the last surviving heir of a once-powerful royal family. Unaware of her true lineage, Serenya’s world is turned upside down when royal guards arrive to escort her to the capital city of Vireth. There, she learns that she is the rightful heir to the throne of Aeloria, a kingdom on the brink of civil war.As Serenya enters the royal court, she quickly realizes that the throne is not only coveted by enemies but also burdened with secrets, lies, and dangerous alliances. She possesses the rare and powerful Celestial Flame, a magical force tied to her bloodline, but mastering it is no easy task. As her powers grow, so does the danger she faces from both her allies and her enemies. Among the many who seek her power are the enigmatic Prince Kaelen, who offers her both guidance and shadowed affection, and the kind-hearted Prince Dorian, who sees a chance for peace but is naive to the brutal nature of the court.Torn between the promises of love and the weight of her destiny, Serenya must navigate a world filled with treachery, where every step could lead her to the throne—or to her death. As war erupts and dark secrets from her family’s past resurface, Serenya must make the ultimate choice: to embrace her royal bloodline and claim her place as queen, or to reject the crown and forge her own path, knowing the cost of power might destroy everything she holds dear. In a land where magic and ambition collide, only the strongest will survive the flames of destiny.

Going back in time so often you could no longer count it. In an attempt to stop her next return, she decided to kidnap her master, the Crown Prince. Because when Crown Prince Richard dies, Ophelia will always return to the point of his death. ‘No matter how many times it takes, he must survive!’ “I’ll return! Until Your Highness is not dead!” “I know.” “…Yes?” “I am also going back in time like you.” ‘Hey… you too?’ ‘Well, me too.’ Surprisingly, Richard was also repeatedly going back in time… except he didn’t seem to have much will to live. “Why are you staying still!” “I’m tired.” What’s this damn prince talking about?! ‘I don’t want to die!’ Ophelia grabbed Richard’s hand. “It’ll be better if we’re on the same boat. Let’s end this bloody regression together.” How will Ophelia, who wants to somehow survive, get out of this time loop with Richard?

Prepare to be swept away by a journey of magic, mystery, and high-stakes adventure. Irelia is a prodigy in the ancient and volatile art of rune magic. Though respected by many,  she’s spent her life running from a past that refuses to let go. But when a mysterious artifact falls into her hands, she’s thrust into a perilous quest across lost civilizations, shattered continents, and secrets the world was never meant to remember. Now hunted by those who would twist the object’s power for their own ends, Irelia must confront dangerous enemies, forgotten truths, and the scars of her past—while deciding how far she's willing to go to protect a world that may never give her the peace she seeks. If you love: -Powerful but flawed heroines -Expansive worldbuilding -Action-packed magic duels -Ancient secrets and dangerous relics -Epic journeys across fantastical lands Then this is your next read. Irelia Aerith, the outcast of the esteemed House Aerith, had carved out a quiet life as a mage and adventurer in a distant land—until a single letter thrust her into the heart of ancient mysteries, looming threats to the world itself, and a truth about herself she never dared to imagine. On her journey, she will traverse the world—through mystic lands shrouded in legend, sacred places steeped in forgotten power, and courts teeming with intrigue and deception, where every step could tip the balance between salvation and ruin. She will not walk this path alone. By her side stand steadfast companions: a cheerful and resourceful halfling with a knack for finding hidden paths, a stoic and pragmatic dwarf whose skill in crafting is matched only by secrets he holds, and a righteous yet disciplined elf, torn between duty and the burdens of the past. Update schedule: 2 Weekly chapters, Monday and Thursday. This story will be uploaded to different sites. Here is a list with the sites and my user name in each: -Scribble Hub: Eden707 -Webnovel: Eden_Hawthorne -Honeyfeed: Eden Hawthorne -Moonquill: Eden Hawthorne -Fictionate.me: Eden Hawthorne -Wattpad: Eden Hawthorne

Alternative Title: Wait, What Do You Mean I Got Reincarnated as a Heroine in Another World?! — And Now I Have to Save the Kingdom as a Healer Prodigy and Magician While Pretending to Be a Noble Lady Even Though I Was a Shut-In Doctor Back Home. DISCLAIMER: This story contains themes involving quantum mechanics, CGDCT, borderline (or maybe not) Girl’s Love, and plot-relevant mature scenes that are safe for general audiences. Follow Kairi Izumi—a quiet, eccentric, and somewhat conspicuous girl— who never felt like anything but an NPC in a story. Working behind the scenes, unnoticed by others had always been part of her daily life, dwelling with medicine and toxins. So, it's not surprising that she wasn't tad attractive according to others. That is, until one day... that guy, he confessed to me. Wait a minute—doesn't that mean I'm a heroine now? Hang on, how is that even possible?I’m just a girl from a small village who likes to help others. I don’t particularly stand out, and compared to the other girls, I’m not even that attractive. And so, a question lingers, driving the unfolding of this dumbfounding narrative forward: Wait, what do you mean I got reincarnated to be a heroine? That's weird because usually a heroine is not strong let alone smart - they are usually dumb, cute and pretty. Definitely not me. I mean, how is that possible? Me? Heroine? No way!

(Find the full book on already on RoyalRoad!) The gods make mistakes, and she is the greatest of them all. Can this accidentally chosen one save the world from herself? Ashtik Sai-Weleg is not a hero, nor is she a villain. She's nothing but a simple huntress with some mild social anxiety. That is all she has ever been, and that is all she ever wanted to be. Then an old and long-since forgotten god decided to put into action, his ancient and foretold prophecy. If all goes to plan, his holy Champion would have been there to save the world. Only... it did not go to plan. Instead of the chosen one, his divine mark has been violently attached to Ashtik, and now the whole world stands on the edge. Can she unite the world? Can she forge an alliance to battle the apocalypse? Can she remain on the side of good when all evil actions seem to save so many more lives? Probably not, but it might be fun to see how she gets along. The world either thinks her a chosen one or a wicked lying heretic, only she knows that the truth isn't nearly that simple. A rise to the top tale, featuring themes of imposter syndrome, addiction and (found)family bonds. Warning; Ashtik isn't a superhero. Punches hurt like hell, and she gets her ass kicked a fair amount. This isn't a power fantasy, its a tragedy.

Rylla Smith is tired of being perfect. A pop sensation built on image, not truth, she’s ready to disappear, until a private flight home ends in her abduction by a mafia heir with more impulse than brains. But it’s not Francesco Virelli she needs to fear, it’s his older brother, Lucca, a powerful, quiet don who doesn’t know what to do with the woman dropped into his life like a dream he never dared touch. Held in a gilded cage, Rylla plans her escape, but what begins as resistance spirals into something far more dangerous. Because Lucca sees her, wants her, maybe even needs her, and she can’t decide if she’s falling for the man… or the fantasy he built around her. When love comes at the cost of freedom, the only way out is forward. But loving him means risking everything, including herself.

She only wanted to disappear. He was never supposed to notice her. Lyra Elmont has built her life on invisibility—an unbonded Omega hiding in the corridors of the powerful Virelux Corporation. But a single misstep at the company gala ends in heat, instinct, and a night in the arms of the Alpha she fears most: CEO Cassian Dorne. She flees before dawn. Leaves no name. No trace. Except for a broken heirloom earring... and the bond neither of them expected. Now, as Lyra battles rising instincts and a pregnancy she can’t explain away, Cassian is drawn to a scent he can’t forget—haunted by a ghost he never knew he touched. Secrets unravel, tensions rise, and instinct threatens to destroy the careful world they’ve built. In a society where bonds define status and secrecy is survival, some claims are impossible to erase.

They weren’t born Bentons. They were abandoned, adopted, and returned more times than they could count....until they found each other. In the forgotten halls of Benton Orphanage, three kids-Rose, Greasy King, and Kurt Sniffler...built more than survival. They built a bond that couldn’t be broken. From underground basement fights to stolen meals and stolen futures, they grew a reputation before they even hit high school.... And then they grew a family. More came. Some stayed. Some didn’t survive the code. Michael, who solved problems with bullets and words in equal measure. Lucas, the street rat turned wheelman. Keegan, who never asked questions before pulling the trigger. Nate, who barely spoke but never missed a beat. Cam, a stray adopted by Rose herself. This isn’t a gang story. It’s not even about crime. It’s about loyalty. About the broken making something whole. The Brawlers are gone. Now, it’s the Benton Family. And in the underworld, that name? It doesn’t whisper. It echoes.

Life had never been a smooth sail journey for anyone. Without the downs the ups of life had no meaning. Violet, a divorcee, what would she work out in her life to find? Sebastian, a high profile actor labelled as King of Mystery, also a divorcee, what would he seek to find in the aftermath? Pei Li, with dissociative disorder, how would her other self, Penny help them both to live in their messed up life? Wayne, an uprising artist giving his shot in acting and meddled with Pei Li and Penny's life by chance, what would he finds for himself in this life and what would he do to help both Pei Li and Penny achieve their lives' goals? Between four individuals crossing paths with each other, which "You" would each of them find in each of their life? (posting once a week. will post more if I have time) "I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com"

Fallen Angel follows Angel, a tough-as-nails detective in the heart of Grimford, a city rotting from the inside out. Corruption and crime run rampant, and Angel’s only mission is to bring down the ruthless gang that runs the streets—the Grims. Alongside her partner David, she’s been chasing them for months, but they always slip through her fingers, thanks to the dirty hands in her own department. When Angel crosses paths with Kai, a dangerously seductive figure with jet-black hair and eyes that see right through her, things take a twisted turn. What starts as an investigation into him and his connection to the Grims soon becomes something far darker. Kai pulls Angel into his world—a world where desire and destruction are two sides of the same coin. As she falls deeper under his spell, Angel starts to unravel. The life she once knew, the code she lived by, everything is at risk. She finds herself torn between the justice she’s always fought for and the darker desires Kai awakens in her. As the lines blur, she must decide how far she’s willing to fall for him—while still trying to uncover the truth behind the gang’s kingpin and bring them to justice. Fallen Angel is a gripping, dark romance that explores how love can twist you, break you, and transform you in ways you never expected.