Court Of Roses And Thorns

In a kingdom where power is a game of shadows and alliances, Lady Seraphina Everhart is forced into an arranged marriage with Duke Adrian Valemont, a man as feared as he is revered. The Valemonts are a family of wealth, influence, and bloodstained secrets, and Seraphina soon finds herself entangled in a legacy far darker than she ever imagined. Adrian is a man of ruthless ambition, haunted by the murder of his mother and the curse that seems to follow his bloodline. Cold and unreadable, he keeps his new wife at arm’s length, yet he cannot ignore the fire in her eyes or the way she defies him at every turn. When Seraphina uncovers whispers of a deadly pattern—wives of the Valemont family mysteriously vanishing—she realizes she may be next. Determined to unravel the truth, she walks the treacherous path between loyalty and deception, navigating courtly intrigues, deadly betrayals, and the growing tension between herself and the husband she cannot trust. But the deeper she digs, the more she questions everything—her own past, her marriage, and even her heart. Because beneath Adrian’s icy exterior lies a man who burns with secrets of his own. Love was never part of their arrangement. Yet in a world where trust is a weapon and vengeance a promise, Seraphina and Adrian must decide whether they are each other’s greatest threat—or their only salvation. Dramatic, intense, and filled with revenge, longing, and forbidden desire, The Vow of Thorns is a tale of enemies bound by marriage, forced to navigate a web of lies where love may be the most dangerous risk of all.

In a world where stories are written in blood and roses have venomous thorns, Jack Thorne—a reclusive thirty-year-old who once found solace only in books—awakens as Riven, the ill-fated butler of Evangeline Vossaire, a lethally captivating villainess destined to die betrayed and forgotten. But Jack remembers her story—every plot twist, every enemy, every tragic end—and he’s determined to rewrite it. Armed with modern knowledge and a heart scarred by loneliness, Jack navigates a gilded world of masquerades, poisoned politics, and whispered threats. Yet the more he unravels Evangeline’s secrets—her buried vulnerability, her razor-sharp wit, the ghosts of her past—the harder it becomes to see her as the monster the novel painted. Torn between survival and the dangerous pull of empathy, Jack must outwit enemies who know his truth: that he’s an outsider with the power to change fate. But in a realm where trust is a knife and love is a weakness, can a man who hid from life become the one thing a villainess was never meant to have—a reason to hope? The Thorned Rose of House Vossaire is a sweeping tale of redemption, forbidden chemistry, and the fragile beauty of second chances. Perfect for fans of Bridgerton’s dark allure, The Cruel Prince’s intricate schemes, and the quiet power of The House in the Cerulean Sea. Here, love doesn’t soften edges—it sharpens them.

Lucius Lothra, a passionate gamer suddenly find not just himself but the whole world in a fantasy world where Knights and Mages exist. All Earthlings who once played a VR Game called System Online wake up in this world with their own Systems which they created when playing System Online. Lucius had just created an account when a world ending event occurred so he didn't play the game but he did manage to create his own system. The only problem that Lucius has is that he doesn't know if his system works or not and the only way to find out is... DEATH!!!

Gifted a candle that was said to make wishes come true, Alice Clemente burned it to find herself awake in a different world. She had wished for a life of adventure away from the city and its routine. With her wish granted, she was no longer in the 21st century and was instead lost in the middle of the Kingdom of Gladiolum, a place reminiscent of the 1800s. With luck, she soon gained connections to the rich and powerful of this new world— the nobility. However, how much of it was good and how much of it would eventually be detrimental? After all, mingling with royals not only meant extravagance and daily parties. It also meant warfare and death. Caught in the middle of the two princes and other nobles, Alice would soon have to face the battle between those two royal brothers― a fight for the throne. She had wished for adventure, after all, and she received just as such. Kept in the center of all this, would Alice be able to emerge from the rabbit hole unscathed? Or will the overwhelming troubles of love and war be too much for her to bear? *** “And what if you, too, are unable to help?” Alice threw the question back. “What if helping would risk everything?” Spade didn’t miss a beat. “You are everything.” “Don’t say things that you don’t mean,” Alice chided. “You’ll leave a trail of broken hearts.” “And would you believe me if I say that I have no intention of breaking yours?” Spade countered. “However, mine is yours to play with. Shatter it, fix it, do anything you desire. As long as it feels the warmth of your hand, I am content.” *** Image used in cover not mine.

Unibook: Roses and Thorns – Just for Them In this vibrant and intimate project, each page is an invitation to explore the strength, vulnerability, and challenges of women, young ladies, or girls who take the lead in their own stories. Through short and fascinating narratives, readers will dive into a mosaic of emotions where female characters face their dilemmas, discover their inner strength, and leave indelible marks on the world around them. Creating or breaking passions, these stories unfold in a realm where monotony finds no place. But as with every blooming rose, thorns also have their role. Here, male interactions play a fundamental part in emotional development and story climaxes, bringing tension, complicity, and sometimes the most unexpected lessons. "Unibook: Roses and Thorns – Just for Them" is more than a title; it is a call to celebrate the complexity of human relationships, where femininity and masculinity intertwine to craft stories that captivate and provoke deep reflections. "Welcome to Unibook... A universe of stories that are not just about them, nor merely for them, but lovingly created with them – embracing everything they represent. Here, feminine strength integrates, acts, and shapes destiny with its unique essence. A world where no one, man or woman, could reach their full potential without the initial drive of this strength, this care, this devotion. A world that celebrates the thorns that protect and enhance the beauty of roses. After all, we are here, Just for Them."

Teenage earth dweller Lu Qingfeng died in a car accident and traversed to a world of cultivation. He acquired the Login Ring of "Primitive", a massive immersive online game developed by the Earth Federation two thousand years later, and travelled across primordial worlds.

The world was never perfect, but it was never this broken. Sol’s world collapsed the night the Veyriths (Monsters) were unleashed. Her home was torn apart, her mother lost to the infection, and the streets now echo with the silent horror of faces that no longer belong to those they once were. And the boy responsible? Ivy. He was the one who turned her life into a waking nightmare. She loathes him. She blames him. And yet, in this world where darkness takes the shape of those you love, he is the only one who might hold the answers she desperately seeks. But the truth is never simple, and neither is survival. The deeper Sol and Ivy are forced to work together, the more the lines between hatred and something far more dangerous begin to blur. As the horrors around them grow stronger, the real question isn’t just how to stop them— And soon, there will be nothing left to save. In a world where monsters wear familiar faces and the past refuses to stay buried, will she learn to trust the one person she swore to hate? ✨ Enemies to lovers | Dark mystery | Survival | Supernatural horror | Slow-burn romance ✨

Hiro is a 16 year old boy who made friends with 12 female warriors that came from the past to the distant future, Hiro and his friends must help them over come the struggle of this new world and help them protect the world from the danger that's about to come

When Amber Benson, a New York City Upper East Side bombshell, plunged from her burning yacht into the Hudson River, she clutched a photo of her fiancé, Jared, cheating on her with his best friend, Lila. Three years later, Violet, a redhead born under the knife of Paris' most mysterious plastic surgeon, returns to Manhattan with a $300 million trust fund. A plan for revenge is laid out in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows of a Fifth Avenue penthouse suite, only to run into the broken starlight in the gray-blue pupils of Ethan, a Wall Street upstart. When four bodies turn up one by one in the Central Park Rose Garden, those diamond-cut vows finally ooze blood.

Crimson Petals, Hidden Thorns is a captivating tale set in an ancient world of martial arts, where a fallen god is reincarnated as the seemingly useless eldest son of a wealthy family. Struggling to fit into the expectations of his powerful lineage, Tianwu hides his true strength, waiting for the right moment to rise. But as mysterious forces begin to stir, including a forbidden connection with a charming and enigmatic noble, Tianwu finds himself tangled in a web of rivalry, secret desires, and the haunting echoes of a past life. With slow-burn romance, intricate intrigue, and dangerous alliances, this is a story of love, power, and the unspoken truths that lie beneath the surface.

She was a rose, a beautiful rose. They seemed to have forgotten that roses have thorns. Lethal thorns. For when you try to pluck a rose from its brunch without carefully considering the consequences, the thorns might tear you apart. She was a red rose, they plucked her from her brunch, but a saviour came along and planted her in fresh and fertile soil where she grew roots stood firmly and blossomed into a beautiful strong rose tree. She came back for vengeance. For any one who tries to pluck a rose from her tree, they would be torn apart with no mercy.

The air is toxic. Living under constant scrutiny and the threat of dishonor, young women and girls are put through training to entertain the general public. The earth has long been poisoned, dancers providing a distraction for the bleak lives of the audience. Follow the team, The Ash Roses, as they compete, kill, and are killed, thrown into Heaven, Hell, and the space in between: Mu.

The young master of the Thorne family, Adrian Thorne, one of the twelve great families on the floating cloud continent had it all, wealth, power and a beautiful fiancee........ until he didn't. When he returned home from his training in the mountains after receiving a strange necklace from his father, he was shocked to find his whole family massacred by the people of demonic faction. Ambushed and injured, he thinks that the end is near until a drop of blood causes the necklace to emit a dazzling light just as he passes out. Adrian wakes up to find his pursuers dead. Shocked and still in grief, he searches his home to find his younger brother and a servant girl still alive. Vowing to take revenge on those that destroyed their family, the group of three wander off into the night. With his new inheritance, will Adrian be able to have his revenge and be able to rebuild his family with just the three of them? And who helped the demonic faction ambush the Thorne family? Please show your support through votes and comments.

Rose Delacroix never thought much about her last name—until the nightmares started. Shadows move where they shouldn’t, whispers call her name, and a strange, unshakable feeling lingers every time she wakes. It’s just a dream. That’s what she tells herself. But when a job interview at Solstice Industries leads her to an unsettling discovery, reality begins to blur. A simple magazine in the waiting room pulls her into something she can’t explain. Words shift on the page. The world dims for just a second. And for the first time, she feels it. Something is waiting for her to remember. As Rose steps deeper into a world that feels both unfamiliar and eerily known, she realizes that her past isn’t just forgotten—it was hidden. And some secrets don’t stay buried forever.

In the Era, where some famous elite families are ruling the world, while are other people are considered Low class and treated brutally by these elites. One of these elites is a boy named Keith who decides to change these wrong parameters by going against his own family...

Wayne wakes up with no memories, surrounded by hundreds of thousands of contestants, all vying for survival in a deadly game known as The Eternal Trial. He doesn’t know who he is, only that he must fight, forge alliances, and even find love—or perish trying.

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In the relentless pulse of the basketball court, where shadows of past defeats linger and the spark of redemption awaits, "Ignited Shadows: The Red Court Saga" unfolds. Haruki Tanaka, haunted by the memory of a heartbreaking loss in the prefecture finals, stands at a crossroads. When an enigmatic stranger ushers him into the secretive world of the Red Court—an arena shrouded in mystery and potential—the echoes of his past ignite a flame that will blaze through the future of Japanese basketball. As readers step onto the court alongside Haruki, they embark on a riveting journey through the highs and lows of athletic prowess, personal growth, and the unyielding pursuit of victory. The Red Court is not just a training ground; it's a crucible where friendships form, rivalries spark, and the boundaries of one's potential are relentlessly pushed.

Kuncup bunga selalu berharap dapat mekar dengan indah di musim yang tepat. Tapi, ia terkadang lupa bahwa tidak setiap musim bisa ia harapkan dapat membantunya mekar dengan sempurna. Saat musim yang tiba tiba datang tanpa ia duga menghancurkan semua harapan nya untuk dapat berkemaran indah tanpa sisa. Oh tuhan, kenapa kau mendatangkan musim yang menghancurkan ku disaat aku berharap bisa mekar dengan indah?

The main character is sent to an unknown dangerous land, how will his fate turn out. Read and find out.

In a world where vampires coexist with humans, a young girl named Layla, haunted by a traumatic past, makes a desperate decision: she offers to serve the influential vampire, Vaughn, in exchange for the protection of her beloved aunt. But as their complicated relationship unfolds, Layla finds herself caught in a forbidden love triangle between two vampire brothers, Vaughn and Draven, who both vie for her heart.

Genre: Romance | Drama | Crime | Contemporary.  Synopsis:  Springbrook City reeks of Sex&Power—a place where secrets fester beneath designer suits, and justice is a game played behind closed doors.   Belinda Malcom is one of the most successful criminal lawyers in the city. Smart, relentless, and dangerously good at her job, she thrives in a world where deception is the norm. But when a high-profile murder case lands on her desk, she finds herself entangled in something far more personal than she ever expected.   Enter Robin Bates-Robinson, a sharp-witted and enigmatic federal agent, assigned to the case. He’s everything Belinda doesn’t need—cocky, infuriatingly attractive, and someone who sees through her walls far too easily. Their professional partnership should be straightforward, but between crime scenes and courtrooms, their undeniable attraction ignites a passion neither of them can control.   As the case unravels, so do their facades. In a city where the powerful play dirty and justice is rarely blind, desire and danger collide. Will they solve the murder before it’s too late? Or will they become just another scandal in a city built on lies?   Because in Springbrook, power is everything. And everyone has a price.   ********  Chapter Updates:  Patreon:   Updates—twice a week (or more), with every release followed by a sneak peek for the next chapter.   Exclusive content: Character artwork, behind-the-scenes insights, and bonus scenes.    Webnovel:    Updates—twice a week, Each chapter is followed by an announcement for the next update.    ********   SUPPORT OUTSIDE COURT!  Comments & Reviews: Your feedback fuels the story—share your thoughts, theories, and favorite moments!  

The light is here because the darkness exists. Just like that, the human realm exists because the demon realm is here. And in the great palace of the Blade Empire, a crown touches the peak of its glory before it falls from its grace. Lush Von Blade was the royal crown prince of one of the greatest empires on the southern continent. He is loyal but betrayed. On the other hand, where even the Gods fear to set a foot on, a demon lord abides. His grace and cruelty have been unseen for centuries. He is the supremacy in the three realms. While Lush is the light, he is the darkness. Each exists because the other is here. *** Special Chapters Announcements! Per week- 8 Chapters [Regular] 50+Power Stones= 1 Chapter [Bonus Per week] 25+Golden Tickets= 1 Chapter [Bonus Per month] Super Gift= [Fan's requested chapters]

In a world where ancient pacts still bind mortal families to the whims of the fae, fifteen-year-old Ali must spend her summers in the Summer Court as tribute—a centuries-old price for a mysterious transgression committed by her ancestors. But what begins as a journey into a realm of enchanting beauty quickly reveals itself as a dangerous game of politics, power, and hidden agendas. When the enigmatic Summer Queen announces that some tributes, including Ali, will be sent to stay with the Winter Court, Ali finds herself caught in a web of fae intrigue. Ali must uncover the truth behind her family's ancient agreement with the fae—before she becomes another casualty of their immortal games. I will be publishing this novel on Royal Road.

Ethan Walker is a 15-year-old freshman with big dreams and an even bigger insecurity. A self-proclaimed underdog, he joins his high school basketball team as a point guard, determined to prove that he has what it takes—despite lacking the raw talent of his teammates. Struggling to keep up with the more experienced players and constantly battling self-doubt, Ethan is ready to quit. That’s when something extraordinary happens. Just when he’s about to give up, a mysterious system activates, offering Ethan a set of abilities that gradually improve his game and mindset. With skills like "Basketball Sense," "Quick Step," and the power to stay calm during "Clutch Moments," Ethan begins to see his potential unfold. But the system doesn’t just change his game; it challenges him to change how he sees himself. As his skills grow, so does his confidence. Ethan must step out of the shadows of his more talented teammates, learning that leadership isn’t about being the best player, but being the most dependable when it counts. Along the way, he learns to trust his instincts, face his fears, and lead his team to victory in the most important games of his life. In Full Court Press, Ethan’s story is about more than just basketball—it’s about overcoming insecurities, stepping up when the game is on the line, and proving that the heart of a true leader lies in believing in yourself.

In the vibrant heart of Harlem, Maya, a talented journalist, balances her demanding career with the desire for something more. A chance encounter with Deja, a charismatic salon owner, ignites a conversation that challenges Maya's perspective and reveals a hidden ambition. "Concrete Roses" explores themes of female empowerment, self-belief, and the journey towards creating a life of purpose and fulfillment.