She nearly killed me," he muttered.... more>>

"Not nearly," the man said, stepping forward, his voice laced with timeless gravity. "She was holding back."

Ren turned now.

"You knew this would happen."

The figure's eyes glinted silver. "I knew the First Flame would find the one who walks between. And he would choose."

"Lu Quing?" Ren's laugh was hollow. "He's no ordinary man."

"No," the figure said slowly. "He is the Remnant."

Ren went still.

"The what?"

"Angel to some. Monster to others. The last of an ancient race who sealed the Gate of Origins with his own blood." He tilted his head. "Even I fear him."

Ren gritted his teeth. "And she's falling for him."

"It was written," the silver-eyed figure said. "But not how it ends."

A pause.

"You can still break her," the man continued. "But not with war. With doubt."

Ren's smile returned.

"I know exactly who to send." <<less

Perfection is a myth. Unless you ask Rebecca Wolf.... more>>

She was the equation that always balanced, the mind that never wavered, the force that never lost control.

Sinister Sforza was the error in her flawless design. The storm in her stillness. The madness in her logic.

She was built to resist him. He was built to break her.

And oh, how he would love watching her shatter. <<less

Naomi's existence is tied to the System that enables her to transmigrate into the world of novels. She became a Worldbinder with the purpose to live the role of second female leads or “villainesses” to fulfill their unfinished business.... more>>

However, Naomi never truly felt like she belonged. People came and went, and her existence ensured that she remains forever regardless of her wishes. She refuses to get attached to any particular world or person for this reason, but then, she meets him.

One thing leads to another, and she suddenly finds herself married to a character in a novel for the first time since she became a Worldbinder. Confused and afraid, she decides to leave him, not knowing the chain of events that will soon follow, nor the secrets about to be unveiled.

The role of a villainess is always tragic, and Naomi has never been one for sad endings. But how can a happy-ever-after be a guarantee when you're the villainess in the story?

BOOK ONE OF THROUGH THE EYES OF A WORLDBINDER SERIES <<less

The realm of Lusara is a land of splendor and strife, where towering kingdoms rise above fertile lands, and shadowed secrets dwell within the hearts of the powerful. The empire is upheld by a delicate balance: a sovereign monarch presiding over lesser lords, and beneath them, the two dominant Houses—House Avernal and House Crimsonvale.... more>>

These Houses are the empire’s shield and dagger, bound by duty yet divided by enmity. Known as the "Houses of the Devil," their reputations stem from the lords who rule them—individuals whose power, ambition, and ruthlessness have made them both revered and feared.

Each House serves the empire in its own way: House Avernal safeguards the northern frontiers, a land of unyielding mountains and winter's breath, while House Crimsonvale governs the southern expanses, a place of blazing sands and endless sunsets. Though their territories form the empire’s spine, their hostility toward each other threatens to tear it apart.

In a time of rising tensions, their paths converge not on the battlefield but at the edge of the empire, where an abandoned orphanage crumbles in solitude. There, among overgrown flowers and whispered memories, lives a girl who calls herself a flower. This meeting will set the threads of destiny spinning, entwining love, hatred, and the bittersweet fragility of life. <<less

A story from www.webnovelverse.com ... more>>

In my previous life, the Phoenix Emperor brought his two sons to our Azure Luan clan to choose their brides.

Prince Jianyu took one look at me, the legitimate daughter, and immediately chose me. But fate had other plans. On the day I gave birth, I delivered a low-ranked phoenix chick, its feathers as black as night.

Enraged, Jianyu strangled the child with his own hands, then turned to my half-sister, Meiyun, and made her a consort .

When Meiyun gave birth to a radiant nine-colored phoenix, Jianyu drove a sword through my chest.

“You wretched woman! How dare you cling to the position of principal wife? Make way for Meiyun, now!”

In utter despair, I chose to self-destruct, dragging him with me to the underworld.

But when I opened my eyes again, I was back on the day of the bride selection.

This time, Jianyu didn’t even glance at me. He immediately chose my half-sister Meiyun, excitement flickering in his eyes.

I turned to the second prince, Liwei, who stood beside the Phoenix Emperor. “Prince Liwei, would you be willing to choose me?” <<less

For fans of The Shadows Between Us comes a new deliciously dark YA enemies to lovers romantasy.
.......
... more>> I never wanted to be an assassin.
But fate doesn't for your wants or needs, It just fucks with your life and makes you deal with the consequences.
.......

The kingdom of Qwaem is under threat of war. King Edward is planning an invasion. What better plan than to send the most ruthless, dangerous assassin to be his bride?

All Tessa wants is to win back her freedom, so when the king offers her a deal to Woo the Prince. Marry the Prince. Kill the Prince. Why does she start to feel things she swore off a very long time ago for the one guy she could never be with?

Eighteen year old Tessa has been held in the palace dungeons for five years, ever since she was betrayed by the one she trusted most. It was what was supposed to be her last job. She attempted to assassinate the king's royal guard, unaware it was his eldest son, Cade.
Now the king wants to use her for one last job. He will send her to pose as a bride for the prince of Ardonia, king Rupert's only son. Liam.

The job is simple, Woo the Prince. Marry the Prince. Kill the Prince. In return, she will be granted freedom. But the kingdom of Ardonia is full of secrets. Cade is getting suspicious and jealous. And it seems everyone in the kingdom is out to get her. And when her enemy comes back into her life. Will she be able to complete her mission and win back her freedom? While avoiding the ones who betrayed her?

Dual POV -Tessa and Cade. Enemies to lovers romance. NO SPICE. <<less

Crushed by debt, Sade accepts a strange job: pretending to be an A.I. companion for a lonely scientist. The rules are clear: act like a... more>> Love Machina, never reveal the truth, and above all, love him... and be loved in return. The closer they get, the harder it becomes to play the part.
Because V isn’t just lonely... he’s also hiding something.
And so is the company that hired her. <<less

In the kingdom of Gaea, a mysterious illness has left King George unable to rule, and the kingdom now falls under the control of his omega wife, Queen Charlotte. Amidst tensions with the neighboring kingdom of Kaos, an uneasy truce holds, but both kingdoms remain on the edge of war.... more>>

Two powerful families are forced into an unlikely alliance. Elliot Leighton, a sharp and independent omega, has spent his life defying expectations. Vincent Whitehall, the stoic and commanding alpha, has always embraced his family’s military legacy.

Their families are locked in a bitter rivalry over Gaea’s future. Not wanting her court to fall apart, Queen Charlotte unites the two families through a marriage meant to secure the future of the realm. But can Elliot and Vincent overcome their differences and find common ground in a union built on duty, or will their fiery clash ignite the very war they seek to avoid? <<less

In the year 3050, the AI entity KnoIT launched the revolutionary program "Mind Touch," marking the beginning of a new era in cognitive technology.... more>>

Centuries later, in the year 4000, KnoIT unveiled the "Spineless" device, a groundbreaking innovation capable of generating a unique form of energy wave known as "MINIT" waves. This brain-shaped device was remarkably adaptable, enabling animals and humans alike to harness its power. The applications of Spineless were vast and seemingly limitless.

Humans, in particular, exploited the device's potential to create immersive, imaginary realms known as "Worlds." These virtual realities were crafted from the depths of human imagination, blurring the lines between fantasy and reality.

The entertainment conglomerate Mind Games dominated this emerging market, boasting the most renowned World: "Universe 2.0." This digital wonderland had become the epitome of escapism, attracting millions of enthusiasts worldwide.

Thomas, an unassuming high school student, stumbled upon an extraordinary opportunity. He won a coveted birth certificate, granting him access to the illustrious World of Universe 2.0. Little did he know, this chance encounter would forever alter the course of his life. <<less

"She is useless, you know," Zéphir said, bored. "Timid. Weak. She can barely handle a simple journey without complaining."
His wife said nothing, only lowered her head, accepting the insult.
Zaymir exhaled slowly. He had no reason to care, no right to interfere But his grip on the goblet tightened.... more>>

In a land of endless deserts and burning sun, Zaymir never cared for his brother, Zéphir -until he saw the woman Zéphir called his wife. She was given to Zéphir, but he treated her as something lesser-a name on a contract, a nuisance. She became a presence Zaymir couldn't ignore. But in this world, to touch what belongs to another is treason. <<less

On the continent of Deynis, various tribes compete for territory or defend their way of live. Near all of its residents sport tattoos determining their tribe, their marital status, and achievements of merit and demerit. To be unmarked is to be a denizen, a rarity with no strong ties to any. ... more>>

Falduck Seminian is one of those denizens. The Seminian family is a long line of assassins from the matriarchal Tathienis tribe, becoming moderately famous and leading to the death of her grandparents. Her mother soon came to disagree with her tribe's way of treating men like a waste of resources and decided her child would be brought up separate from that way of life. She taught her to defend herself in the only way she knew how and they lived in relative peace until Falduck was left home alone for what was supposed to be a normal trade of goods.

Tradition dictates when divorce occurs, a spouse's arm sporting the marriage tattoo can be cut off, though the majority don't bother to uphold it. However, the Tathienis misandrists would rather kill a divorced man than have him running around with a tattoo of their tribe. When Cyrisroot's estranged first wife finally decided to divorce him to marry for her tribe's convenience, he is left with a time limit before he has the wrath of the entire tribe against him. He would rather die than live in a Tathienis village again. With limited options, a woman who happened to overhear his dilemma helps broker a choice.

Regita Seminian tells him there are two Tathienis women who wouldn't treat him like the dirt beneath their shoes. One would be her sister, the tribe deserter, or her young niece she has never officially met. Marrying the former would force him and her sister into living in one of the villages while the latter would free up her sister's obligation to stay in one spot. She wins either way but for Cyrisroot, there is clearly only one choice as he and his best friend, Jejeru, head to the location given. <<less

Long have the Condors and Ardens been feuding over who the rightful royal family of Terres Somnia is. The solution: an arranged marriage between the families. ... more>>

Small town girl Zoey Arden has just landed in the big city of Caines at the request of her estranged father. Little does she know that he's promised her hand in marriage to the crown prince.

After being exiled from Caines five years ago, Duke James Beaumont returns to Caines to marry his high school sweetheart.

James and Zoey's lives collide when their betrotheds are caught in a lip lock. In an impulsive act of vengeance, James meets Zoey and proposes to her. One drunken night later, the two end up married.

Realizing that it was all one big mistake does nothing to solve the problem. Especially with the king and the future crown prince now hot on the heels of the newlyweds, ready to take drastic measures to get Zoey back. <<less

Alternate what comes to mind when you come across this word, an exchange of pace between two or more things or a world that is similar to ours yet different. Where our reality is beyond belief to them.... more>>

Never did she imagine that she will be transported to another world another reality, a reality that she couldn't even imagine, and what's worse is that she never thought that her whole being will change. Even she lives her life in a monotonous way and loves how her structures day to day never change.

What will she do, what will the outcome she's longing for? <<less

I woke up as Triteleia Altair de Vanetta—a side character in a fantasy novel I’d read. A tragic character, powerless and unloved, destined to die for the sake of the main story.... more>>

Wait, is this some cruel isekai twist? I finally have this much wealth, yet I’m fated to die mid-story?

“You need to find a partner and get married!”

Excuse me, Emperor, who would want to marry someone with a fate like mine, someone who’s destined to die? With assassins after me, no powers to defend myself, and a future that ends in death, marriage seems like the least of my problems right now!

But even if the odds are stacked against me, it seems that I refuse to give up. Forget just surviving—I’ll rewrite the story and create a fate of my own! <<less

Trying to avoid her stalker neighbour, Kim Hana ends up running errands late as a sudden unexplained phenomenon traps her and the CEO of her... more>> new job, Kang Seo Joon in a transverse plane to be contract killers. Struggling to keep their life private from their colleagues while pretending to be husband and wife in the transverse plane, they rely on each other to get out of the situation they suddenly found themselves in, no matter the cost. <<less

The girl and the prince welcomed a long and happy life at the end of the fairytale. However, life for the merely supporting character Lynette was not over yet.... more>>

She, who was left alone at the end of the fairytale, made a resolution. “I just want to live.”

Lynette practiced the principle of ‘living only once in this novel, I’ll do as I please,’ — making all kinds of gossip and spreading them.

[The handsome Master A of the family that is proud of their traditions is actually a pe*vert. This truth is only known by those maids who had quit work?]
In the midst of a beautiful fairytale turning into a drama, I’m going to meet the prince who is involved in a succession battle……

“Rejoice. Your Highness surprisingly has a vast amount of good luck in your grasp.”

“……luck?”

“That’s me.”

Roughly-living Lynette| Handsome doormat prince| A happy-end project! <<less

Welcome to Sleeping Beauty Inc.... more>>

Book One: Rose Red - You can't buy a girl! But in the year 2214, you can. She can whip you into shape, design your diet, be your personal stylist, and turn you from geek to chic in just one year. What will happen if your model isn't what they promised?

Book Two: Sleeping Prince - Gage is a solarship pilot who transports Sleeping Beauty Inc. models between the moons of Jupiter. His favorite is a model named Iona. She has a contract for him. Dare he refuse?

Book Three: Beauty of Ares - Tired of hiring temporary models? Why not try an arranged marriage through Sleeping Beauty Inc.'s Gold Edition catalog? Look no further than Lisbet. She's the daughter of an 'old money' diamond merchant. She'll dazzle your contact list with her wave of black hair and her violet eyes. She'll even travel to Mars, a place infamous for its cruelty toward purchased models. After her father sells her to Vantz Bloomburg, she'll do anything. <<less

A year-long engagement with the Duke! ... more>>

Aelis was as shocked as her parents when their family is noticed by none other than the brilliant & young Remonn Emeral - Duke of Lurris. With dashing good looks, a charming personality & a vast dukedom to oversee, Lord Lurris has no business getting involved with the much less esteemed, Damaran family!

Aelis is full of questions that she needs answers to, and living with the Duke's family in a year-long engagement seems to be the only way to solve this mystery. However, the Emeral family has several enemies, and with court politics interrupting her every turn, will Aelis crack open this conspiracy? Or will she be ensnared in the wiles and charms of the Duke who is hiding something sinister in his charming smiles?

The story will also be published on Wattpad (https://www.wattpad.com/story/343654807-a-conspiracy-for-the-duchess) & RoyalRoad (https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/67456/a-conspiracy-for-the-duchess)! <<less

A mangaka falls in love with the model or so he thought... more>>

TW: abuse of power, censored body parts, and vulgar words <<less

Chen Fang woke in a daze utterly confused ‘I was dead tired when I went to sleep last night but, what the f is going on’.She stared at the wooden roof lying on the kang ,she shared with a girl or stepsister; try to absorb the memories of this body. ... more>>

“ Min ge I have no problem with brown skin but it’s a problem if you 4 four different shades and your face is having a crisis is it brown or red, please wear a hat before you collapse.” Wu Nan spoke with concern.

This story is an original work. It’s fantasy and none of the characters or events are real. The setting is 1970 China where resources are scarce.( Countries have citizens since the dawn of mankind with different skin tones but their racial traits are the same). It includes gers (males that can become pregnant) females and males but the setting is still the same. <<less

Forensic anthropologist, Decca, is no stranger to death. Between traveling all over the state of Tennessee to study skeletal remains, responding to mass casualty events with her team, and sitting in bedside vigils as a death doula in her "time off," she's run herself ragged in her attempt to avoid living her own life. ... more>>

Putting in more hours meant not thinking about her love life. Or lack of one. Until now, it's been easy.

Her good friend, Gus, has just graduated from Greek Orthodox seminary and in order to be ordained as a priest, he must marry--or else serve as a monk.

Convincing herself it's purely out of the goodness of her heart, the ever-practical Decca proposes a marriage-of-convenience. He needs a wife; and she could definitely use someone to talk to (other than the 250-year-old skeleton she's piecing together on her dining room table.)

But, she didn't really think he'd say yes!

When the bride and groom start to catch feelings for each other, that could be the end of their cozy situation. But if they find the right framework--the bones of love--it could be their key to happiness. <<less

In the heart of a harsh winter, a young woman awakens in an abandoned cottage, her memories gone and her body heavily pregnant. She finds herself alone, save for a novel lying next to her, giving her the only piece she has to herself, a name--Giselle Moreau, a name she adopts from a minor character within the book's pages.... more>>

As the cold bites and the days shorten, Giselle prepares for the unknown, nurturing the life growing inside her. Her solitude is shattered when she rescues a burly, bear-like man with deep scars marring his rough exterior. With nowhere else to go, the man, who introduces himself only as Silas, stays with her through the winter months. He aids her through the birth of her daughter, weaving a gentle bond of trust and care between them. But as mysteriously as he appeared, Silas vanishes, leaving Giselle with more questions than answers.

Barely a month later, as the grip of winter loosens, a group of knights arrive at Giselle's doorstep, revealing the shocking truth: Silas is none other than the feared Grand Duke Silas Aethelstan, the emperor's rumored to possess almost supernatural strength and whose late wife died under mysterious circumstances during childbirth thirty years ago. When she meets the beastly duke again, he offers her a contract marriage, and a new family. Finding herself as the young duchess of the Aethelstan household, she slowly begins to unravel the mysteries herself, the Duke's first wife, and the novel that seems to have chapters added as her life with the Aethelstans progresses. <<less

When Queen Merione demands a new bride be delivered to her instantly, Tilla is the one who goes.... more>>

Merione is the last Queen of the Fyrgoth Isles, and she's been married fifty-seven times. Not one of those brides has survived a full year. Everyone knows she's cursed, and everyone knows no one who marries her will live to tell the tale. Still, the Isles need Merione's marriage in order to survive.

Literally.

Tilla is only a farmer's daughter, working the fields to keep her family fed. But her only sister's dying, and naught but magic can save her. And if she marries Merione, Tilla's sister will be healed. So, really, it's not a choice at all.

[Sporadic updates, posted 2 weeks after they go up on Patreon.] <<less

There is a saying within the Outlands: "To tame a vicious beast requires first to be tamed." Crown Prince Wolfram Achilles Volkmar knows this better than any other. To succeed against death is what it means to be an Outlander, even at the cost of all humanity. Outlanders are no different from the monsters they slay; they merely occupy the highest tier of the food chain.... more>>

But their lifestyle hangs on the end of a thread. People are dying, from both starvation and illness, and Wolfram is tired of standing around waiting for the tension to snap. He has an opportunity to help his people, but it means traveling cross continent to marry the princess of an enemy nation. <<less

A tale about a princess who is skilled in the art of blackmagic. This is the story of how she meets Mr. Right, who takes... more>> an about turn and creates havoc much to the dismay of her evil King father. <<less