Roses And Thorns

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With the many missing cases that had been happening lately, the detective Victor finds himself with yet another case, that will change his future forever.

Varfaún is on the brink of war. The once great kingdom now rots under the rule of King Arrand Galborn, a tyrant whose hunger for power has twisted the land and its people. His armies march under a banner of blood, and in the blackened depths beneath his fortress, something far more sinister stirs. Delwyn Aldsund was once Galborn’s sworn bodyguard, until she betrayed him. Sentenced to death, she awaited the executioner’s blade, only to be rescued at the last moment by a mysterious cloaked elf, Vaelor. Now hunted by the king’s elite ‘Black Hounds’, she flees across the fractured realm, burdened by questions without answers. Why did Vaelor save her? And what horrifying truth lies at the heart of Galborn’s growing power? With the rebellion rising and dark forces creeping into the world, Delwyn and her unlikely allies must make a desperate journey to Ember Peaks, the last bastion of hope. But what awaits them is beyond anything she imagined, a hidden stronghold, a council of leaders who know more about her past than she does… and an ancient weapon of legend lies beneath the mountain. The war for Varfaún has only begun.

Thirteen young women. One Prince and Dragon rider. In the kingdom of Aurelia, the path to the throne is paved with ambition, beauty, and sacrifice. A special selection is held to choose the next dragon queen from among the finest daughters of the founding magical nobilities. Thirteen girls, one from each of the foundational families, are chosen to vie for the crown and become the next dragon queen—and the hand of the enigmatic Crown Prince Cassian, the best dragon rider in the seven kingdoms and rider of the ancient, powerful black dragon Taheer. Among them is Lira, the thirteenth girl, a quiet but captivating young woman who seems to have come from nowhere. Unbeknownst to the court, Lira is no noble; she has no powers. She is an impostor. She did not come from a founding family. Driven by revenge, she has infiltrated the selection to destroy the monarchy that unjustly executed her father, a former advisor accused of treason. Lira expects to despise the prince, to see him as a reflection of the corrupt crown. Instead, she immediately bonds with his dragon Taheer and finds Cassian to be kind, intelligent, and burdened by the weight of a kingdom's expectations. He, in turn, is drawn to her fiery spirit and quiet resolve, a stark contrast to the polished perfection of the other contenders. But a new Dragon Queen must be chosen and Lira might not stand a chance. Will Lira's thirst for vengeance destroy them all?

From holding him in her arms to falling into his arms, Clair never expected to fall in love with Bradley Callahan, not after being a faithful wife and a loving mother for just a little over a half decade. But, after she saves him at the scene of an accident and feeling sparks she hadn’t felt in a long time, she knew she would be making a mistake she might live to regret. Clair’s first mistake was lying about her marital status and accepting a job that kept her so close the man who stirred up such deep feelings in her. But, that was one mistake too many. Things start to go bad for the love-struck Clair when she gets pregnant and her lies inadvertently catch up to her. Once again Clair seemingly finds solace and salvation in Brad’s loving arms, but will that be enough or will she have to face the consequences of her mistakes?

“Jace,” she whispered breathlessly as he roughly pushed her to the wall. “I can't do this anymore,” she told him weakly. He looked her dead in the eyes and scoffed at my words, “Bluff,” he spat. His hand on her neck, squeezing it gruffly as he slammed his lips against hers. x x x In a world where loyalty is a luxury and love a liability, Gia Salvatore surrenders to a marriage of convenience with Alvan Martinelli, a ruthless and enigmatic powerhouse. Bound by duty, secrets, and lies, their arranged union ignites a toxic dance of power and passion. As family dynamics turn deadly and hidden agendas unfold, Gia must navigate the treacherous landscape of her new world. Will their poisoned vow destroy them, or will they find love amidst the shadows? Dive into this gripping tale of loyalty, deception, and forbidden desire, where the line between love and loyalty is blurred forever.

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.

"In a realm brimming with wonder and intrigue, a youthful maiden called Maisie finds herself situated in an environment foreign to her. Seeking direction, she immerses herself in diverse civilizations and gradually familiarizes herself with the unknown. But as she delves deeper into her surroundings, she stumbles upon an underlying secret hidden within a greater narrative."

notice: hi guy this is my first novel do well to appreciate me, and also be one of my top fans Yuuji Kisaragi is just an ordinary high school student—or so he thought. When he transfers to Shiroyama Academy, he quickly learns that the school is anything but normal. Beneath its prestigious reputation lies a dangerous world of secret societies, underground fights, and deadly rivalries. When Yuuji catches the eye of Aoi Kanzaki, the school’s most untouchable beauty and the daughter of a powerful crime syndicate, he unknowingly becomes a target. But Aoi isn’t the only one drawn to him—soon, multiple girls, each with their own secrets, begin to enter his life. As violent gangs, elite students, and mysterious figures wage war over power and love, Yuuji finds himself forced into a deadly fight for survival—and for the girl he loves.

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.

This is a historic based novel, it plainly talks about our heroine life as she grew up in a Cinderella environment but she is sharp mouthed, insulting, smart, rebellious and uneducated despite all she has been through. Due to the new king who has managed to overthrown and claimed many nations he asked for a wife from her family and due to the rumors of him being wicked clood blooded and calculative her family sent her to marry him instead of her younger step sister but still yet our heroine refuses to submit to the king.

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

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]

Thorndike, a charming and respected young man, never expected to fall so deeply in love—until he met Blue. Mysterious, beautiful, and guarded, Blue carries a past she cannot escape. As their love grows, so do the secrets between them. Raised under the ruthless rule of her feared father, Mr. Skinner, Blue has spent her life hiding from his control. Thorndike’s world is warm and welcoming, but her past threatens to destroy their future. When love and fate collide with hidden truths, they must decide—will their bond withstand the storm, or will the weight of their pasts pull them apart?

Joan has no choice as her parents accepts the marriage contract offer without even an approval from her, Damien had to fulfill his father’s last wish. The alliance being an opportunity for the settlement of the debt Joan’s parents had to pay. But the dark past and haunting experiences suffered by Joan, hiding her away from the world in fear, finally, she is paying the debt, the debt of her freedom. Will she be able to accept Damien after discovering his identity and forgive him for the hunting past?, will their resentment ever turn into affection?.

In the vastness of existence, where the magical and the mundane intertwine, where a skeleton - intricately connected bones - collide, we find ourselves on a journey unlike any other. It begins in a world of creaturely fantasies and seductive contradictions. At the centre of it all is Bones, a lowly, weak skeleton who possesses something special: perception. Tired of the monotonous existence of his skeletal brethren, of endless decay and hundreds of years spent in the damp, dark underground. Driven by a deep desire to discover the meaning of a real life, Bones ventured out into the world outside, a chaotic world of humans, a world full of joy, excitement and sadness... And then his path crosses with Lealia, an aristocratic girl on the run from a forced marriage and the stifling bonds of her aristocratic family. Their shy meeting forms the basis of an extraordinary relationship, a testament to the power of self-discovery and the beauty of a unique love. Together they will uncover conspiracies, face formidable enemies and fight to protect their own identities. Prepare for a story that perfectly blends dark humour with philosophical reflection, a tale where the mundane meets the magical, and an unlikely but deeply moving love story. It is a journey to find the meaning of life, the desire for freedom...

Hood, a young dragon, has been discovered by the one she trusts. Now she must set out into the capital of Selethon, hiding her identity so she won't be hunted

Synopsis: The gods have long abandoned the world, leaving behind whispers of curses and forgotten prophecies. In the kingdom of Vareth, where bloodlines determine fate and magic is a crime, Lady Seraphine Duskborne walks the thin line between salvation and damnation. A noblewoman by birth, a warrior by necessity, and a sorceress by a secret she dares not name—she is a woman destined to burn. But when an exiled prince marked by shadows and ruin returns from the dead, her path twists into something far more dangerous. Caius Veyne, the Cursed Prince of Ashenhold, bears the weight of an ancient doom—one that ties his fate to Seraphine’s in ways neither of them can escape. Bound by prophecy, hunted by unseen forces, and drawn to each other in a way that defies reason, they must uncover the truth buried beneath centuries of deception. Yet the deeper they dig, the more the world unravels around them. As war looms and their enemies close in, Seraphine and Caius must choose: break the curse, or become part of it. But in a land where love is a weapon and destiny is a lie, even salvation comes at a price.

Lady Seraphina Evernight never imagined her wedding day would feel like a death sentence. Forced to marry the ruthless Duke Adrian Valemont, the very man suspected of destroying her family, she vows to uncover the truth and make him pay. But the deeper she digs into Adrian’s past, the more she realizes that her father’s downfall was no simple betrayal—secrets buried in blood and deceit may shatter everything she thought she knew. Yet Adrian is not the monster she expected. Behind his cold eyes lies a man battling demons of his own, and the more she seeks revenge, the more she finds herself tangled in a web of court intrigue, deadly whispers, and a desire she never anticipated. In a marriage built on vengeance, can love ever take root? Or will their vows be written in thorns and ruin?

In the magical world of Archonia, there lived a Girl, Who lost her parents and labeled to be the witch due to her rare hair and eyes. Her life then changed due to the encounter of a certain man.

Princess Meera, once the epitome of grace and happiness, now finds herself shattered after the tragic demise of her beloved father, Vikram Singh Rajput. The weight of grief and unanswered questions burdens her heart, leaving her family, she leaves for New York for 5 years. But glimmer of hope emerges in the form Dema Elegants, who heads a renowned jewelry company. When she returned back to India to attend her cousin brother's marriage, she was dragged into the royal mess again. Driven by her relentless pursuit of truth, embarks on a mission to uncover the real reasons behind the mysterious death of Meera's father. Little does she know that her path will intertwine with the lives of the royal family, including the king himself, Armaan. Despite his immense wealth and success, he is known for his ruthless demeanor and arrogance, especially towards Meera, his former fiancée who was the reason why he lost the love of his life. As what he thinks of. .....Once childhood sweethearts, Meera and Armaan's love story took an unfortunate turn, transforming their affection into deep-rooted resentment. Will they be able to solve the murder case and find the real culprit? The murderer of Meera's father.

Night rose is a mysterious and thrilling manhwa novel that blends elements of horror and psychological suspense. The story follows Moon Hara, a university student who begins experiencing eerie nightmares that blur the lines between dreams and reality, making her suspect that they are more than just illusions. Her father, Moon Damian, is a brilliant detective who hides dark secrets behind his smile. As a series of murders shake the city, Hara finds herself caught in a whirlwind of terrifying mysteries, drawing her closer to a truth that might be better left undiscovered. Are these nightmares mere illusions, or does Night rose conceal a far darker secret?

In a garden, the most beautiful flowers always get picked. Yet the prettiest rose in our garden never got picked, only left to wilt and soon wither. -Baroness Claudia Alstroemer von Cecil

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.

Kira Santos has one rule: never sleep with a Dominion operative. As the most successful smuggler in the Outer Rings, she's stayed alive by keeping Dominion forces—and their arrogant officers—far from her cargo hold and even further from her bed. Until Commander Julian Blake storms her ship during a routine "inspection," and her well-honed instincts scream that he's the most delicious danger she's ever encountered. Blake has spent three years hunting the infamous Santos across star systems, telling himself it's about justice and not his obsession with those defiant amber eyes and curves that haunt his dreams. Now, with her finally in his custody, he's shocked to discover the notorious criminal is even more intoxicating up close. The raw electricity between them threatens to short-circuit his sense of duty. When a rival syndicate targets them both, Kira and Blake are forced to forge an uneasy alliance. By day, they dodge assassins and navigate treacherous space lanes. By night, their verbal sparring explodes into a passion that leaves them both scorched. As the heat between them reaches unbearable levels, they'll have to decide what burns hotter—their need to maintain control, or their desperate hunger for each other. Sometimes the finest line in the galaxy is the one between surrendering to your enemy... and surrendering to desire.