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Oriana

The Devil's Betrothed

[Main Plot Completed] A love doomed from the start, a lost cause, a losing battle—and yet, neither hearts are willing to let go until the very end. ----- Arlan Cromwell, the epitome of the perfect Crown Prince. All he wants is to live a normal life of a human but the life of a dragon is anything but normal. He has but one goal—to find his runaway betrothed and behead her. What happens when he discovers that the woman who has snagged his heart is the one he vowed to kill? Oriana, a Black Witch, disguising herself as a man, has spent her entire life on the run without knowing what she is running away from. When the mysteries of her past slowly catch up to her, she has no one to turn to…except Arlan. But when she learns that the man she has given her heart to is the same man who wants to kill her, how can she accept the cruel card life dealt her? Two people with secrets to keep, identities to hide, and answers to find. When the certain darkness threatens to take Oriana away, will the Dragon be able to protect his mate? ----- Excerpt- “If I knew you were my betrothed, I would have killed you the very first moment we met." Arlan's gaze darkened with hatred. “If I knew I was betrothed to you, I would have killed myself before you even killed me!” Oriana mirrored the same emotions as him. He pulled out a dagger and offered it to her. “It’s not too late. Just slit your throat with this and you'll bleed out painlessly.” She accepted the knife, her fingers clutching its handle tightly. The next moment, he was pressed against the wall and the knife was on the right side of his neck. “How about I try it on you first, my betrothed?” “Feel free to try. But when you fail, this knife will first taste your grandpa's blood, then yours.” Anger rose in her eyes, and the next moment, blood was flowing through the right side of his neck. She cut deep enough to severe an important blood vessel. “You should not have challenged me,” she sneered and stepped back, waiting for him to collapse. He simply smirked and brushed his finger along the deep wound on his neck. “Seems like you failed.” She watched the wound on his neck heal on its own and felt shocked to her bones. “You.. what are you?” “Guess?” ----- Instagram- mynovel.20 Facebook- Author mynoveltwenty
Mynovel20 · 4.7M Views

A Noiva do Diabo

Um amor condenado desde o início, uma causa perdida, uma batalha em desvantagem - E ainda assim, nenhum dos corações deseja desistir até o final. ----- Arlan Cromwell, o epítome do perfeito Príncipe Herdeiro. Tudo o que ele quer é viver uma vida normal de um humano, mas a vida de um dragão está longe de ser normal. Ele tem apenas um objetivo - encontrar sua prometida fugitiva e decapitá-la. O que acontece quando ele descobre que a mulher que conquistou seu coração é aquela que ele jurou matar? Oriana, a herbalista, se disfarçando de homem, passou a vida inteira fugindo sem saber do que está fugindo. Quando os mistérios de seu passado lentamente começam a alcançá-la, ela não tem a quem recorrer... exceto Arlan. Mas quando ela descobre que o homem a quem entregou seu coração é o mesmo que quer matá-la, como ela pode aceitar as crueldades que a vida lhe impôs? Duas pessoas com segredos para manter, identidades para esconder e respostas para encontrar. Quando a certa escuridão ameaça levar Oriana embora, o Dragão será capaz de proteger sua companheira? ----- Excerto- “Se eu soubesse que você era minha prometida, teria te matado no exato momento em que nos encontramos.” “Se eu soubesse que estava prometida a você, teria me matado antes mesmo que você me matasse!” Ele tirou uma adaga e a ofereceu a ela. “Não é tarde demais. Apenas corte sua garganta com isso e você sangrará sem dor.” Ela aceitou a faca, seus dedos segurando firmemente o cabo. No momento seguinte, ele estava pressionado contra a parede e a faca estava no lado direito de seu pescoço. “Que tal eu tentar em você primeiro, meu prometido?” “Sinta-se à vontade para tentar. Mas quando você falhar, esta faca provará primeiro o sangue do seu avô, depois o seu.” A raiva subiu em seus olhos, e no momento seguinte, sangue corria pelo lado direito de seu pescoço. Ela cortou profundamente o suficiente para romper um vaso sanguíneo importante. “Você não deveria ter me desafiado,” ela zombou e recuou, esperando que ele desabasse. Ele apenas sorriu e passou o dedo ao longo da ferida profunda em seu pescoço. “Parece que você falhou.” Ela observou a ferida em seu pescoço se curando sozinha e sentiu-se chocada até os ossos. “Você.. o que você é?” “Adivinhe?” -----
Mynovel20 · 178.2K Views

El Prometido del Diablo

Un amor condenado desde el principio, una causa perdida, una batalla perdida, y aún así, ninguno de los dos corazones está dispuesto a rendirse hasta el final. Arlan Cromwell, el epítome del perfecto Príncipe Heredero. Todo lo que quiere es vivir una vida normal como un humano pero la vida de un dragón no tiene nada de normal. Solo tiene un objetivo: encontrar a su prometida fugitiva y decapitarla. ¿Qué sucede cuando descubre que la mujer que ha conquistado su corazón es la que juró matar? Oriana, la Herbolario, disfrazándose de hombre, ha pasado toda su vida huyendo sin saber de qué huye. Cuando los misterios de su pasado la atrapan lentamente, no tiene a quién acudir... excepto a Arlan. Pero cuando se entera de que el hombre al que le ha entregado su corazón es el mismo hombre que quiere matarla, ¿cómo puede aceptar la cruel mano que la vida le ha dado? Dos personas con secretos que guardar, identidades que ocultar y respuestas que encontrar. Cuando cierta oscuridad amenaza con llevarse a Oriana, ¿el Dragón podrá proteger a su pareja? Extracto: —Si supiera que eres mi prometida, te habría matado en el mismo momento en que nos conocimos. —¡Si supiera que estaba comprometida contigo, me habría matado antes de que tú me mataras! Sacó una daga y se la ofreció. —No es demasiado tarde. Simplemente corta tu garganta con esto y sangrarás sin dolor. Ella aceptó el cuchillo, sus dedos apretaban con fuerza el mango. Al siguiente momento, él estaba presionado contra la pared y el cuchillo estaba en el lado derecho de su cuello. —¿Qué tal si lo pruebo contigo primero, mi prometido? —Siéntete libre de intentarlo. Pero cuando falles, este cuchillo primero probará la sangre de tu abuelo, luego la tuya. La ira se levantó en sus ojos, y al siguiente momento, la sangre fluyó por el lado derecho de su cuello. Ella cortó lo suficientemente profundo como para cortar un importante vaso sanguíneo. —No deberías haberme desafiado —dijo ella con desdén—. Y se echó hacia atrás, esperando que él colapsara. Simplemente sonrió y pasó su dedo por la profunda herida en su cuello. —Parece que has fallado. Observó cómo la herida de su cuello se curaba por sí sola y se sintió impactada hasta los huesos. —Tú... ¿qué eres? —¿Adivinas?
Mynovel20 · 199.1K Views

Prince of The Ruined Kingdom

In the depths of despair, Arche, a prince who had lost everything, stood amidst the ruins of the castle that was once his home. Torrential rain soaked his frail body, and for the first time in his life, Arche had decided to give up. He no longer believed in hope, nor in the goddess Oriana, whom he had once worshipped daily. Everything seemed futile—his kingdom destroyed, his family gone, and he had failed to find any trace of his siblings. "Where are they?" he whispered to the dark sky, his tears mixing with the rain. "Where was Goddess Oriana when we were slaughtered? Am I always alone?" Massive wolves emerged from the rubble, their eyes glowing red, ready to strike. But then, the world stopped. Time froze. The pounding rain hung still in the air, and the wolves halted mid-leap. In the eerie silence, the statue of Goddess Oriana, still standing tall, emitted a mysterious aura, and a soft voice—full of regret—echoed directly into Arche's mind. "Forgive me, Archemidas. I am sorry for everything that has happened…" Stunned and filled with anger, Arche lashed out bitterly. "Where were you when everything fell apart?! You stood by while my family died! When my father and mother were murdered, when my siblings vanished?!" "I could not stop that fate," the voice replied, laden with sorrow. "I could only watch from afar, bound by the limits of this world. But I am here now because you are on the verge of giving up. And I cannot let you go." Arche wept harder. He had spent his life searching for his family, but all he had found was destruction and disappointment. "I'm tired... I can't search any longer. I don’t even know if they’re alive..." "They are alive, Archemidas. You must hold on, because they need you, just as you need them." For the first time in what felt like ages, a faint glimmer of hope ignited in Arche's heart. Despite the overwhelming pain and doubt, he realized that giving up was not the answer. There was still so much left to discover. And though his faith in his goddess had been shattered, one truth remained—his family was still out there. With tears in his eyes and a trembling heart, Arche finally accepted that reality. "Alright... I will keep going. For them. For myself." Under the frozen sky, Arche rediscovered his purpose—to survive, to fight, and to find the ones he loved most.
USBlueMoon · 23.6K Views

A Royal Mismatch: The Trouble with Prince Charming

(*No Rape*) Bringing to you from the Series of The Queens' Trilogy; VOLUME I: A Royal Mismatch: The Trouble With Prince Charming From Royal Reject to Accidental Crown Princess: A Marriage of Convenience Gone Wrong. Every girl dreams of being born a princess, right? Not Oriana. Sitting on a little stool, waited on by hand and foot? No thanks. Freedom, adventure anything but the stifling expectations of royalty is what she craves. In fact, she'd rather be scaling the castle walls tonight than attending a stuffy soiree. Luckily, she wasn't born to be the crown princess. In fact, she is the bane of etiquette tutors and the kingdom's resident "bad egg." But fate, it seems, has a wicked sense of humor. Duty throws Oriana into a political marriage with the infamous Crown Prince Adric of Avon. A notorious playboy known for his scandalous lifestyle and disregard for courtly decorum, Adric seems like the perfect escape hatch from her suffocating expectations. Adric, on the other hand, couldn't care less who he marries. His reputation precedes him; a notorious playboy who thrives on defying expectations. But when the fiery Oriana crashes into his world of calculated indifference, sparks fly. Will this forced union ignite a royal scandal of epic proportions or blossom into an unexpected love that challenges the very foundations of their kingdom? _________ Oriana pressed her lips. "You don't want to do this. I'll hate you forever. I belong elsewhere, not here." "I guess you're mistaken, Princess. You only belong in one place; where I am. You belong to me," Adric said, moving his free hand down. He traced his fingers down Oriana's neck. ._._._._._. VOLUME II (A ROYAL MISMATCH: UNTAMED LOVE) Freya, the royal cook's daughter, loves to read and hide from the world. Her life changes when she catches the royal guard with a married woman in a scandalous act. Now, she's forced to interact with this annoying guard, who's never fallen in love before. Despite his efforts to win her over, Freya doesn't find him attractive like other women do. When they're sent to an ally kingdom as delegates, they spend time together. One day, while the guard is was pleasing other women, Freya discovers a new world she never imagined. What happens when she experiences the forbidden fruit? And is drawn to same guard she vowed never to look at. _________ "What you saw...did you enjoy it?" The young girl turned her face away, avoiding the guard's eyes, as a familiar heat built up between her legs. "Look at me...say the word...beg me to give you the release your body craves," the Royal guard commanded, his grin growing wider as he pushed her chin forward with his large palm. "Why should I?" she replied, her voice firm. "It's men who beg women, not the other way around." The guard chuckled, shaking his head. "Not in your case, I offered it to you the first time and your rejected...if you want it now, you'll have to earn it." Other works of this author; 1. Kitanna from the series of Queens'Trilogy. 2. The Hitman's Sunshine. 3. Cursed Bride of The Damned Vampire King
Pluma_W143 · 535.1K Views

Der Verlobte des Teufels

Eine Liebe, die von Anfang an zum Scheitern verurteilt war, eine verlorene Sache, ein verlorener Kampf - und doch sind beide Herzen nicht bereit, bis zum Ende loszulassen. ----- Arlan Cromwell, der Inbegriff des perfekten Kronprinzen. Alles was er will, ist ein normales Menschenleben zu führen, aber das Leben eines Drachen ist alles andere als normal. Er hat nur ein Ziel - seine entlaufene Verlobte zu finden und sie zu enthaupten. Was passiert, wenn er herausfindet, dass die Frau, die sein Herz erobert hat, diejenige ist, die er zu töten geschworen hat? Oriana, eine Schwarze Hexe, die sich als Mann verkleidet hat, war ihr ganzes Leben lang auf der Flucht, ohne zu wissen, wovor sie wegläuft. Als die Geheimnisse ihrer Vergangenheit sie langsam einholen, hat sie niemanden, an den sie sich wenden kann ... außer Arlan. Doch als sie erfährt, dass der Mann, dem sie ihr Herz geschenkt hat, derselbe ist, der sie töten will, wie kann sie da die grausame Karte akzeptieren, die ihr das Leben zugedacht hat? Zwei Menschen mit Geheimnissen, die es zu bewahren gilt, Identitäten, die es zu verbergen gilt, und Antworten, die es zu finden gilt. Wird der Drache in der Lage sein, seine Gefährtin zu beschützen, wenn die Dunkelheit droht, Oriana zu entführen? ----- Auszug- "Hätte ich gewusst, dass du meine Verlobte bist, hätte ich dich gleich bei unserer ersten Begegnung getötet." Arlans Blick verfinsterte sich hasserfüllt. "Hätte ich gewusst, dass ich mit dir verlobt bin, hätte ich mich umgebracht, bevor du mich umgebracht hast!" Oriana spiegelte die gleichen Gefühle wie er. Er zog einen Dolch heraus und bot ihn ihr an. "Es ist noch nicht zu spät. Schneide dir damit einfach die Kehle durch und du wirst schmerzlos verbluten." Sie nahm das Messer an, ihre Finger umklammerten den Griff fest. Im nächsten Moment wurde er gegen die Wand gepresst und das Messer befand sich auf der rechten Seite seines Halses. "Wie wäre es, wenn ich es zuerst an dir ausprobiere, mein Verlobter?" "Du kannst es gerne versuchen. Aber wenn du versagst, wird dieses Messer erst das Blut deines Großvaters kosten und dann deins." Zorn stieg in ihren Augen auf, und im nächsten Moment floss Blut durch die rechte Seite seines Halses. Sie hatte tief genug geschnitten, um ein wichtiges Blutgefäß zu verletzen. "Du hättest mich nicht herausfordern sollen", höhnte sie und trat zurück, um zu warten, bis er zusammenbrach. Er schmunzelte nur und strich mit dem Finger über die tiefe Wunde an seinem Hals. "Sieht aus, als hättest du versagt." Sie sah zu, wie die Wunde an seinem Hals von selbst verheilte, und war bis auf die Knochen erschüttert. "Du... was bist du?" "Raten?" -----
Mynovel20 · 73.9K Views

Tunangan Setan

Cinta yang sejak awal sudah ditakdirkan untuk hancur, usaha yang sia-sia, pertarungan yang tak bisa dimenangkan—dan namun, tidak satu pun hati yang mau melepaskan hingga akhir yang sebenarnya. ----- Arlan Cromwell, puncak dari Pangeran Mahkota yang sempurna. Yang dia inginkan hanyalah menjalani kehidupan normal sebagai manusia tetapi kehidupan seorang naga jauh dari kata normal. Dia hanya memiliki satu tujuan—menemukan tunangannya yang kabur dan memenggal kepalanya. Bagaimana jika dia menemukan bahwa wanita yang telah mencuri hatinya adalah orang yang telah dia berniat untuk membunuh? Oriana, Penyihir Hitam, menyamar sebagai laki-laki, telah menghabiskan seluruh hidupnya dalam pelarian tanpa mengetahui apa yang dia lari dari. Ketika misteri masa lalunya perlahan mengejar dia, dia tidak memiliki siapa-siapa untuk meminta bantuan... kecuali Arlan. Tetapi ketika dia mengetahui bahwa pria yang telah diberikan hatinya adalah orang yang sama yang ingin membunuhnya, bagaimana dia bisa menerima nasib kejam yang telah diberikan kepadanya oleh kehidupan? Dua orang dengan rahasia untuk dijaga, identitas untuk disembunyikan, dan jawaban untuk ditemukan. Ketika kegelapan yang pasti mengancam untuk membawa Oriana pergi, apakah Naga akan bisa melindungi pasangannya? ----- Petikan- “Kalau saya tahu kamu adalah tunangan saya, saya akan membunuhmu pada saat pertama kita bertemu.” Tatapan Arlan menjadi gelap penuh kebencian. “Kalau saya tahu saya bertunangan dengan Anda, saya akan membunuh diri sendiri sebelum Anda membunuh saya!” Oriana mencerminkan emosi yang sama dengannya. Dia mengeluarkan sebuah pisau dan menawarkannya kepadanya. “Belum terlambat. Cukup iris tenggorokan Anda dengan ini dan Anda akan berdarah tanpa rasa sakit.” Dia menerima pisau tersebut, jari-jarinya mencengkeram gagangnya dengan kencang. Saat berikutnya, dia telah menekan Arlan ke dinding dan pisau itu berada di sisi kanan lehernya. “Bagaimana jika saya mencobanya pada Anda terlebih dahulu, tunangan saya?” “Silakan coba. Tapi ketika Anda gagal, pisau ini akan pertama kali merasakan darah kakek Anda, kemudian darah Anda.” Kemarahan muncul di matanya, dan saat berikutnya, darah mengalir di sisi kanan lehernya. Dia memotong cukup dalam untuk memutuskan pembuluh darah penting. “Anda seharusnya tidak menantang saya,” dia menyeringai dan mundur, menunggu dia roboh. Dia hanya tersenyum sinis dan mengusap jari di sepanjang luka dalam di lehernya. “Sepertinya Anda gagal.” Dia menyaksikan luka di lehernya sembuh dengan sendirinya dan merasa terkejut hingga ke tulang-tulangnya. “Anda.. Anda ini apa?” “Tebak?” ----- Instagram- mynovel.20 Facebook- Author mynoveltwenty
Mynovel20 · 11.8K Views

Bonds & Betrayals

A love that defies the odds, and the darkness that threatens to tear them apart. In the Heart of Austin, a Forbidden Love Ignites In the vibrant city of Austin, where magic and mystery lurk in every corner, two souls from rival worlds collide in a dance of danger and desire. Celeste, a cunning Fae spy, and Nick, a brooding vampire warrior, find themselves entwined in a deadly game of cat and mouse with the ruthless Vampire Queen Oriana. As they navigate the treacherous landscape of their forbidden attraction, they must confront the darkness of their pasts and the secrets that threaten to tear them apart. A Bond of Blood and Fate As they delve deeper into the heart of danger, Celeste and Nick discover they are bound by an ancient magic - they are blooded mates, their destinies forever entwined. To survive, they must confront the shadows that haunt them and learn to trust each other with their very lives. But as they fight to save their people and their realms from the evil that threatens to consume them, they must also confront the ultimate question: can their love overcome even the darkest of foes? A Thrilling Tale of Romance, Danger, and Redemption Join Celeste and Nick on a heart-pounding journey of danger, magic, and passion as they battle to save their worlds and their love. With every obstacle they overcome, they move closer to the truth that lies at the heart of their story: that love, in all its raw and imperfect glory, has the power to conquer even the darkest of foes. Will these two damaged souls, scarred by the cruelties of fate, heal the wounds of their past and emerge victorious? Or will the forces of darkness tear them apart forever?
dallasryanwrites · 10.4K Views

Harbinger of the Fallen

In the thriving capital city of Oriana, nestled in the heart of the nation of Eden, the world is irrevocably changed by the arrival of The Fallen—a massive asteroid carrying an enigmatic energy known as Gene Energy. This strange force mutates the earth’s flora, fauna, and even humanity itself, creating terrifying beasts and granting extraordinary powers. From the chaos, the Syndicate, a powerful governing body, rises to control the Gene Energy and the population with it. At the center of this transformation is Caleb, a shy, introspective gay man navigating a world fraught with danger and oppression. Raised in the shadow of the Syndicate’s growing tyranny, Caleb dreams of safety and freedom with his best friend, Kai—a bold, ambitious boy whose confidence often masks his own inner struggles. Together, they face the challenges of a world teeming with mutated beasts and the ever-present reach of the Syndicate. But their bond is tested when Caleb has a fateful encounter with a dying beast. Battling against all odds, Caleb defeats the creature, awakening a mysterious power within him: the God Gene System. This unique ability allows Caleb to directly absorb and evolve the genes of defeated beasts, granting him unparalleled strength and the potential to transcend the limits of humanity. Yet, this gift is also a curse, setting him on a path of dangerous self-discovery while catching the Syndicate’s attention. Meanwhile, Kai pursues his dream of joining the Syndicate, believing its power is the key to survival. Rising quickly through the ranks as a Gene Soldier, he earns a reputation as a prodigy. But when the Syndicate tasks him with hunting down the enigmatic figure known only as the Harbinger—Caleb’s secret identity—Kai must grapple with his loyalty to the Syndicate and his feelings for the boy who has always been by his side. As Caleb struggles to control the animalistic side effects of his power, he finds refuge with the Wilds, a rebellious faction fighting to overthrow the Syndicate’s rule. Their charismatic leader, Marcellus, sees Caleb as a symbol of hope and seeks to mentor him. Torn between Marcellus’s vision of revolution and his unresolved connection to Kai, Caleb must decide what kind of future he wants to build—and at what cost. Through epic battles, moral dilemmas, and the weight of destiny, Caleb ascends through the levels of power, each breakthrough bringing him closer to a world-shattering truth: he may hold the key to not only toppling the Syndicate but also reshaping humanity itself. With the world on the brink of collapse, alliances will be tested, love will be challenged, and Caleb must decide whether to embrace his humanity—or evolve into something greater.
PrinceWilliam2439 · 663 Views
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