Howling Through Winter

An arranged marriage. A snowbound mansion. A love they never saw coming—and a danger that sees everything. When fiery heiress Cassandra Beaumont agrees to an arranged marriage with the infuriatingly charming Julian Ashford, it’s not for love—it’s for legacy. The merger between their powerful families’ companies demands unity, and their wedding is the headline-making contract that seals the deal. But when a brutal snowstorm traps them inside the eerie, sprawling Ashford estate, love becomes the least of their worries. The house creaks with secrets. Tea appears without being ordered. Footsteps echo from empty rooms. And someone—or something—is watching them. As the forced proximity tests their patience, banter turns to chemistry, and distrust begins to melt into reluctant desire. But buried beneath the flirting and firelight lies a chilling mystery: someone doesn’t want this alliance to happen. And they’re willing to do anything to stop it. A Winter Tale is a sharp, swoon-worthy romantic dramedy packed with sizzling tension, laugh-out-loud moments, and just enough shadows to keep you sleeping with the lights on.

Bella Rivers didn’t come to Whitethorn Academy looking for a second chance. She came to disappear in a new world. After a scandal blew up her life back home, she wanted to be somewhere no one knew her name — not the boy who leaked her nudes, and especially not the best friend who gave nothing but pure evil in return for her love. Fresh in a new school in the heart of the forest — much to Bella’s preference — she blends in like a chameleon. Sensing the energy from the last living descendant of the cursed Moonblood line, four boys — powerful and untouchable, the Greek gods — start circling around her like they’ve picked up a scent. “Did I become this beautiful overnight?” Bella questions herself. But when her skin burns beneath the moonlight and a mark blooms on her wrist like wildfire, Bella realizes she didn’t come here to escape her past. In fact, she possesses something entirely sensational — wilder than her dreams. Whatever’s been sleeping inside her? It has awakened hungry. And it doesn’t care who it burns to reclaim its throne.

Xiao Shan is just a lowly outer disciple at the Tian Feng Sect, destined for a life of endless toil. But his world is turned upside down when he unexpectedly inherits the memories of a powerful cultivator. He's thrust into a bewildering reality, grappling with fragmented visions of a life he never lived.

With his new corporate job, Cole was worried if he was the right fit. Little did he know that fitting in would be the least of his problems. Stored away in the imposing dark building, Cole could not stop himself from being swept into the secrets of the company. Can Cole solve the mystery he finds himself thrust into, without provoking the company, or will his failures lead him down a dangerous path. With his only escape being the vibrant city around him, Cole must struggle for control of his life. There's also the difficulty of figuring out his enigmatic yet captivating coworker.

Ashley Wilson was raised within an affluent and lovely family. This privilege offered her access to a well structured cognitive development. Growing up, she had a top-notch lifestyle, ranging from education to social. She rode on fundamental life’s principles. Her successes were significantly connected to her potent family background, alongside the determination and resolute spirit she exuded. Amidst these advantages, there loomed a major factor that could hinder her from getting the best in life, which was fear. Dispelling that trait would help in maximising her goals. Ashley almost slipped into depression, thinking her dad who happened to be a Lieutenant General was gone, and might not return home, due to a peacekeeping engagement. Her dad occupied an irreplaceable place in their lives. Will her spirit be revivified back to her lively state to keep pursuing her goals back in life? How seamless will her medical school dream be? What significant pressure will her choice of career portend in shaping her psyche and decision making pattern, bringing out a rounded and fulfilled person she had been programmed to be? In some circumstances, she doused the tension of dread or trepidation by bracing up to become successful through the odds. Similarly, her thoughts and decisions were processed to align with some sort of anxiety, dictating her choices. Other events revolved round the minor plot of a male character who was undaunted by his family’s past emotional and mental fear against suppressing his dream of a military career. The novel captures various scenarios of angst following certain occurrences. It’s chronicled through a developmental plot structure of anxiety. It further touches on love, passion, determination, successes and failure explored through diverse characters.

The VR craze reaches its peak with the release of Glory Through War, the MMORPG that promises to turn the number one player into a real-life tycoon. Four friends, united by ambition and a twisted sense of humor, dive headfirst into the chaos with one goal in mind: reach the top — no matter the cost. As the virtual world becomes a battlefield, they won’t hesitate to trample anyone in their way. Races? Hierarchies? They laugh at them. White, Black, demi-human, or some absurdly rare species with powers that defy logic — no one is safe. The strategy is simple: kill, loot, and laugh while their enemies beg for mercy. —Let’s leave them without underwear. silk, if possible. — Oh, forgot the coffee filter at home, did you? — HAHAHAHAH. — Shut the hell up and get to work, you sons of bitches.

Ayaka Takahashi is the driving force behind a prosperous anime production company in the center of Tokyo, where aspiration and artistic talent flourish. She is always in charge and fiercely committed to perfection, but one chilly winter night, a chance encounter upends her entire world. Ayaka finds Ren Saito, a charming but homeless man with a deep, captivating voice, while looking for relief from a tense business meeting. Ayaka makes a snap decision that could alter their lives because she is intrigued by him and feels an unexplainable attraction to him. Her quest to find the ideal voice for her upcoming anime project quickly turns into something much more significant. Ayaka's regimented life and Ren's enigmatic past clash, but their developing bond breaks down the cold walls separating them. Ayaka finds herself doubting the barriers she has put up around her heart as Ren literally and figuratively rediscovers his voice. Fate has brought them together in the middle of long winter nights and snow-covered streets. Will Ayaka's fear of being vulnerable and Ren's ghosts destroy their relationship as it blossoms? KOE: A Winter's Melody is a gentle, endearing story about second chances, unanticipated love, and the soul-healing power of a voice.

This story is about love, revenge, the quest for power, and the right to exist. After being betrayed by his childhood crush and losing his loved ones to a human raid, Erik, a werewolf, ends up on another planet for seven years before he returns to a vastly changed, post-apocalyptic Earth. Originally a timid, unadventurous man, Erik has become far more dominant and assertive upon his return. Together with him comes his beloved but ruthless soul-bound partner and fairy, Elora, who wants Erik to rule and conquer with her by his side. Elora's presence alone makes Erik more powerful than others at this level, but will he find out what else makes him special? Follow them as they use the knowledge and strength they gained on Söl to navigate an Earth filled with magic, vampires, shapeshifters, and more. Along the way, Erik and Elora will meet a diverse cast of characters, some of whom Erik might have known in the past, and some he did not, but all with their own story and desires. Will Erik be able to take revenge for the betrayals of the past? And what else will he discover along the way? ****** Disclaimer: There will be some R18 scenes, but most of the time, they will be a part of character development and not simply smut. In other words, if you decide to skip them, you'll likely miss out on some character development, but I promise to keep plot development out of it. No NTR No Yuri (there might be interactions between girls when there is a scene with the MC and more than one woman, though the MC will always be the focus. To be clear, yuri means a romantic/physical relationship between two women, meaning no two women will ever have sexual interactions with each other without the MC present. That said, Elora enjoys serving women up to him on a platter, and watching him have sex with them. She enjoys dominating, observing. and playing with the other women in the MC's harem together with him, and thus will occasionally join him in such a way. I don't believe any of that is technically yuri, but I understand that my interpretation is debatable and if any of those things weird you out, I advice you to avoid this novel.)

Long Fei, the once-invincible Dragon of Air, is betrayed by his brother and the Phoenix Empress, who push him off the Celestial Realm in a brutal act of obsession. Plummeting into the Ocean Realm, he encounters Shui Yi, an impulsive mermaid princess who sacrifices her sacred pearl to save him, unknowingly binding them both by fate—at the cost of her life essence. As the two are exiled to the Mortal Realm, their destinies become entangled with ancient trials, ruthless enemies, and a relentless Phoenix Empress who will stop at nothing to reclaim Long Fei. With a fractured soul, slipping memories, and the burn of betrayal, he must navigate multiple realms and his complicated bond with Shui Yi. Can he rise again to face the cosmic storm that threatens everything he holds dear while escaping the Phoenix Empress’s obsessive claws?

Ashly is a young woman who has adapted to her situation by becoming ruthless and not letting her emotions take action. Ashly is poor and is forced to survive on the harsh winter season. one day during a hunt she encounters two men who try to take her with them but thankfully her trusted acquaintances Lucas saves her. Ashly worked under a gang called Iron Deadlock which runs her hometown Greenside. Ashly is given orders by them and in return isn’t killed and is given money for every successful mission. Lucas is a person who wants the best for Ashly, Lucas wants to help her as much as he can. unbeknownst to either of them by giving mercy to that one man, was Ashly’s biggest mistake. the events that fold afterwards snowball into a tragedy that Ashly could of never imagined.

Summary In a world ruled by beast bloodlines and ancient laws, werewolf packs dominate the forgotten frontiers. One such pack—the Crimson Howl—once stood tall as a symbol of strength in the savage wilderness. But after the cursed Black Moon Disaster, its name became a fading echo. Now ravaged by betrayal and decay, only one path remains: rebirth or extinction. Kael, the seventeen-year-old heir of the pack, is everything an Alpha shouldn't be—vain, spoiled, weak, and feared only for his temper tantrums. But when a mysterious voice awakens in his soul, Kael is bound to a forgotten legacy and a system older than the wolf gods themselves. With missions to complete, power to earn, and a pack to build from ashes, Kael’s fate is sealed. He must rise, or all he loves will fall.

Born of enemies and raised in exile, Lyra is a hybrid of vampire and werewolf blood a creature that should not exist. Feared by both worlds and haunted by loss, she wanders alone until a monstrous plague threatens to devour everything. As the Rotkin spread their corruption, Lyra must unite ancient rivals, face her darkest truths, and become the guardian she was never meant to be. In a world rotting from the inside, only something new something unholy can lead the fight for survival. She is not their chosen one. She is their only hope.

Five ex-cons, one rundown food van, and a dream to go legit. Alright, alright. Gather 'round. Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, young and old. Here’s the gist: What does a former soldier, a runaway noble princess, a delinquent highschool student, a recently released prisoner and a former villager all have in common? They all need to eat and money to stay alive, whether directly or indirectly. However, the five of them as you can see have no skills of the culinary arts. So with their rents, jobs, families or whole livelihood on the line to keep their simple shop going, do you think they would handle this like normal lived individuals? Nope. They've already survived a Civil War, so whats a simple shop going to do them? However, just like their shadows, their pasts all haunt and follow them. Will their past traumas? Relationships? Friends? Enemies? Family? Or society decide their course of action? One solved murder doesn’t stop all crime.  One war doesn’t disappear into thin air.  One breakup doesn't mean to remain single. One smile doesn’t mean that all is fine. These five have a job to do. One job. Get the shop running again. Even if it means pretending to be nobility or dancing with nothing but body paint with native tribes. They have a mission to complete. Five pairs of Eyes to see this mission through. Five secrets to be revealed. Which eyes will you follow?

Grimble Gripgold is far from the average Goblin. He’s a Private Investigator for one, with an attitude more sour than spoiled milk and a mind hard wired to fish out even the most minor details. It doesn’t make him very good at his job though. He’s much better at getting into trouble— and trouble comes in the form of blood red eyes and savage intentions when he’s set on a case to find a missing person that sends him on a hunt for more than he ever could’ve imagined. He’s now in a race against time. And when the timer strikes zero, not only will he lose the case, but his mind will go with it. extra tags: Sci-fi fantasy, noir, grimdark, comedy, fast pace, short-story, magical realism, gritty, dark, unique hybrid, trope-twist, smart-mc. This novel will also be posted on my royal road profile under the name Brandon Kai here: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/761098/fictions

Opal and her four brothers—Ash, Brooks, Ridge, and Forrest—are quintuplets born into a powerful werewolf pack. Their 18th birthday brings more than just their first shift—it unlocks extraordinary powers, setting them apart from the rest of their kind. But with this new strength comes danger. Azeala, a dangerous witch with a vendetta against their bloodline, is hunting them.

It is an amazing story focused on love, loyalty, and leadership, with fate and the power of the pack around every corner. The book centers on Leah, someone with a hidden past and an Omega, who finds a surprising link to Jacob Barduff, an Alpha. As a result, Leah upends the status quo and dramatically influences the future of the Night Wind Pack. Leah gains her right to be called Luna due to the challenges and sacrifices she encounters alongside Jacob. When Edmund Boris strikes back at the pack, it teams up with the White Dawn and Tailwind Groups, showing that being united is important. In the midst of a chaotic war, relationships begin to form. Samuel Ordwolf, the devoted Beta, fulfills his destiny and becomes Alpha of Tailwind, as Jacob and Leah’s family gives light and hope to Barduff Castle. The presence of important characters such as tough-spirited Serafina and repentant Alpha Marcus makes this work about forgiving others, knowing yourself, and fulfilling your future responsibilities. The story ends with Leah, Jacob, and their children standing high at Barduff Castle, looking forward to a bright future—proving their influence will last for a long time.

Through the Hourglass A romance fantasy sci-fi novel Some love stories survive the flow of time. Others are buried beneath it. In a fractured future where time is no longer linear, Kael Thorne is a Timewalker—trained to seal anomalies, erase echoes, and restore order. Emotionless. Disciplined. Alone. Until he meets Elira, the last Oracle of a forgotten realm. She’s ageless, powerful, and impossible. And somehow, she remembers him. All the versions of him. Drawn together by a destiny neither understands, Kael and Elira must step through a sacred hourglass—into a world beyond time, hunted by those who would erase them both. As the sands slip faster, they must choose: Save the timelines… or save their love. Through the Hourglass is a sweeping tale of lost futures, forbidden memory, and a love that refuses to be forgotten.

A mirror hidden deep in the woods that doesn't belong is found. A Girl and a Boy from two alternative realities. That mirror is from a reality that perished long ago. Those chosen can go through multiple realities. But there are billions and there are only two that belong to them. The mirror is also very dangerous and needs to be hidden so one else accidentally slips out of their reality. They set off on a mission home, and to potentially save the world. Many worlds.

“For years I have tried to tell you I was innocent, and what did you do?” “Willow, please,” Cassian tried to say. “It’s not like that―” “Like what?” I spat. “Not like you’ve tormented me my whole life? Not like you’ve used me and tried to have me killed?” “There was a reason for it,” Rowan tried to say. His eyebrows were furrowed together tightly as he took a step forward. He reached for my hand, and I quickly stepped back. Hurt flashed across his eyes. “We didn’t know―” “Of course you didn’t,” I said with a humorless laugh. “All you did was listen to the lies Violet told you. Even though I am your fated mate, you’ve ignored all my pleas to just listen to what I had to say.” “Willow, please listen to us,” Soren said. His eyes were red with desperation. “Please give us another chance.” “No,” I said, shaking my head. “I’m done waiting. I’m done hurting.” I met their gaze, mustering all the strength I had. I ignored the way their mark on my neck burned in protest. “You’ve made your bed,” I said. “Now it’s time to lie in it.” *** Willow Argyris was born into power, the youngest daughter of the revered Beta family of the Shadowclaw Pack―until the day she vanished. Kidnapped as a child and presumed dead, Willow returned years later, broken and bloodied at the border of her homeland. But her family had already moved on. Her sister, Briar, had grown into a prodigal daughter. As such, there was no room for the forgotten daughter. From the moment she came home, Willow was treated like a curse. Her presence seemed to poison Briar, and as such, Willow was forced to stay far away from her―in the omegas’ quarters. When Briar supposedly died, Willow's fate was sealed. The pack believed she was the murderer, and no one was willing to listen to her pleas. Until the Moon Goddess intervened. On the eve of her execution―her 18th birthday―Willow's destiny was revealed. She was the fated mate of not one, but three Alphas. Rowan. Soren. Cassian Hadeon. Childhood friends of Briar. Heirs of the Shadowclaw Pack. And her greatest tormentors. They wanted nothing to do with her―convinced she had destroyed the girl they loved, and fueled by the lies of Violet, Briar’s so-called best friend. To them, Willow was nothing but a cruel joke of fate. Trapped in a bond she didn’t choose, hated by the men fate bound her to, Willow is determined to survive―even if her heart shatters in the process. Because the truth is still buried. And when it finally surfaces, the Alphas will learn that the girl they rejected is not only their true mate… She’s the key to everything they thought they lost.

Han Jiwon has died 999 times. Once from eating a poisonous herb. Once from touching a glowing relic that said "DO NOT TOUCH." And once—shamefully—from taking a nap inside a dungeon beast’s nostril. But Jiwon isn’t a hero. He’s not even a hunter. He’s the first awakened, doomed to relive the same 266 days before the Grand Merge—a cosmic event that will fuse 50 worlds, open dungeons, and release chaos across Earth. After failing 999 times, Jiwon gives up on saving the world. This time, in Loop #1000, he just wants to survive. And maybe cook a decent stew without dying. With his new passive class Cosmic Chef, a snarky spatula named Kevin, and the ability not to die once per day thanks to the skill Cosmic Conductor, Jiwon sets out to do the impossible: Open a restaurant in the middle of the apocalypse. But survival has never been that easy. From dungeon bosses with food allergies, to heroes who’d rather fight than eat, and interdimensional customers with odd cravings—Jiwon’s journey is just beginning.

Fifteen years after a catastrophic event, Clara stands beneath an old tree, reflecting on the lives of those she has lost—and the burdens she now carries. Though known to the world as a powerful warrior and newly crowned queen, she remains haunted by memories of fire, magic, and a strange, towering priest who rescued her from the flames of her childhood village. Her tale begins with Ycius, a fugitive Cragonan priest exiled for a mysterious transformation and branded a heretic by his own Church. As he flees persecution, a divine force compels him to a burning village, where he rescues a lone survivor: a human child protected by a dark magical veil. Ycius raises her in the forest, teaching her survival, magic, and the philosophy of the god Draca—never suspecting the role she will one day play in the kingdom’s fate.

A cursed Alpha. A girl with no past. Their bond could save or destroy the werewolf world forever.

A vintage camera. A shutter click. A memory long forgotten. For Maya, what begins as nostalgia turns into obsession - as each photo reveals chilling clues about her family's past. And someone wants those secrets to stay buried. Torn between uncovering the truth and protecting what's left of her fragile relationship with her mother, Maya also find herself drawn into a hot, steaming romance with Ethan, the boy who sees through her walls. But Ethan isn't just a lover, he's tied to the very truth Maya is chasing, in ways neither of them fully understand. As the past grows more dangerous, Maya must decide what she's willing to lose to uncover it. HELD IN FOCUS is a coming-of-age mystery tangled with romance and buried grief and slow-burning suspense - a story of generational silence, identity, and the courage it takes to choose your own focus before time runs out.

A boy leaves home, seeking a fresh start in an unfamiliar city. But the past lingers, and the unknown watches from the shadows. Haunted by dreams of a faceless figure and drawn toward something he cannot explain, his journey takes an unexpected turn. Somewhere ahead, beyond the darkness, a light awaits.

Selena is about to turn 21 in two weeks. Unfortunately for her, the Alpha King also has a mating ball in two weeks, which all eligible women must attend. Samantha, Selena's friend, and Luna of the pack arranged for Selena to attend. Selena had not found her mate since her wolf had been hiding. She was supposed to receive her wolf on her 16th birthday, but at the age of 10, Selena witnessed her parents murdered by a group of rugs that attacked their pack. Selena would have joined her parents on that faithful day if not for the previous Alpha and her oldest brother showing up just in time. She didn't want to attend the ball. After all, who would want a she-wolf that had not received her wolf anyway?

Winter, gadis muda dari desa kecil yang dikenal karena ketegarannya, harus mengubur impian masa mudanya saat sang ayah terlilit utang besar kepada seorang bangsawan kaya raya dan dingin bernama Sebastian Ashbourne. Demi menebus utang itu, Winter 'dijual' ke keluarga bangsawan tersebut — bukan sebagai pelayan, bukan pula sebagai tamu kehormatan, tetapi sebagai "jaminan hidup", sebuah posisi yang menggantung antara budak dan tamu, tanpa hak, namun harus tunduk. Dengan keyakinan bahwa ini adalah awal dari kehidupan yang lebih baik — atau setidaknya bebas dari kemiskinan — Winter melangkah masuk ke rumah megah itu. Namun yang ia temui hanyalah dinginnya tembok batu, tatapan sinis para pelayan, dan perlakuan kasar dari sang bangsawan. Hari-harinya dipenuhi hinaan, makian, dan tugas-tugas yang seolah sengaja dibuat untuk menjatuhkan harga dirinya.