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Christmas Thieves

Of Flames and Gold

[My WSA 2024 Entry novel! Please vote] In a world where mythical beings have fallen into an "eternal slumber," a thriving underground market exploits the stolen essence of these dormant creatures. At its epicenter are dragons—majestic beings desired for their scales, organs, and prized eggs. The most coveted treasure of all is a dragon's name, a key that holds the power to control its very existence. Dragon Lord, guardian of a clutch of dormant eggs, lives in isolation atop a hill, surrounded by a forest that veils his castle. He bears the scars of past betrayals, having been deceived by those who feigned love to steal his treasures or claim his head as a bounty. Jaded and cold, he trusts no one, living a solitary existence. However, his solitude is shattered when a woman unwittingly stumbles into his life. Yara finds herself in Dragon Lord's treasured den amidst a battle between the dragon and thieves. In a twist of fate, she mistakenly bonds with the dormant eggs, breathing life into them. Reluctantly, Dragon Lord allows Yara into his world, and their journey unfolds amid the looming threat of underground organizations seeking to exploit the dragons for profit. As the eggs come to life, so does an unexpected connection between Dragon Lord and Yara. Despite his cold and jaded exterior, he finds himself unable to ignore her presence. Yara, too, cannot deny the pull she feels towards him, and emotions begin to burn beneath the surface. Together, they must navigate the challenges of waiting for the eggs to hatch, fend off those who seek to exploit the dragon and its offspring, and confront the secrets that Yara harbors—a revelation that could destroy everything. In this tale of flames and gold, two scarred souls in a world where trust is a rare and precious commodity must confront the ghosts of their pasts. They navigate the dangerous currents of love and deception, protecting unborn dragons from a world hungry for their magic. Will their bond withstand the trials ahead, or will the flames of betrayal engulf them in the end? A/N: It starts out SLOW, because I tend to get lost in the pages and be descriptive but once it gets to the action, it really picks up! Looking forward to growing with you all on this journey!!!
QuillMistress · 420.4K Views

I'm the Rogue bond with the Alpha

A deep voice yelled behind her, "Get the rogue!" "Don't let her escape!" When Astra jumped over a downed tree, her bare feet hit the cold ground. There were leaves and sticks in her long, dark hair as it whipped around her face. She couldn't stop. When thieves were caught by pack wolves, they usually died. She kept going even though it hurt her side to run so fast. She had learned one thing from being chased for ten years: never stop when they're close. "I see her!" Another arrow flew by, this time brushing her arm. Astra bit her lip to keep from crying out. Blood trickled down her arm, but she couldn't worry about that now. The smell would make it easy for them to track her, though. Up ahead was a river. If she could just reach it, she might be able to hide her smell. Astra pushed her tired legs harder, ignoring the pain shooting through her body. Astra, the daughter of the Alpha, went rogue ten years ago after the mysterious death of her sister, Lyra. Forced to live as a slave, she never imagined that on her 18th birthday, she would discover that her mate was none other than the feared Alpha of the strongest pack, Alaric. But their bond is far from simple. As she struggles to win his heart and gain the pack’s acceptance, the return of a woman she thought was dead will force Astra to confront the dark secrets of her past. With enemies hiding in plain sight and a prophecy that could destroy everything, Astra must fight not only for love but for her very survival.
hawawusaka49 · 15.2K Views

Mantan Istri CEO: Sebuah Balas Dendam Cerdik

“Chantelle Bently, kamu pembunuh! Kenapa kamu masih hidup? Seharusnya kamu yang mati!” Daniel mendorongnya dengan marah, wajahnya sekelam dan hampa seperti jas hitam yang ia kenakan. Chantelle terkejut dan kehilangan keseimbangan, jatuh keras di atas perutnya yang sedang hamil. Rasa sakitnya tak tertahankan, dan dia berteriak sambil tubuhnya gemetar. Chantelle menggeleng-gelengkan kepalanya dengan putus asa. “Aku sudah bilang, itu bukan aku! Itu Kate!” Dengan suara bergetar, dia memohon, “Daniel, berapa kali aku harus mengatakan ini sampai kamu percaya? Aku tidak mengkhianati keluargamu atau Wilson Group Of Companies, dan aku tidak menyebabkan kematian kakekmu.” Kemarahan dan kebencian muncul di mata Daniel saat ia melemparkan dokumen perceraian ke wajah Chantelle. “Tandatangani ini sekarang! Mulai hari ini, aku akan membuatmu membayar seribu kali lipat untuk semua yang telah kamu lakukan!” Pemandangan dokumen tersebut menusuk hati Chantelle seperti belati. Seluruh tubuhnya membeku seolah-olah telah dilemparkan ke dalam wilayah neraka yang beku. **** Saudara kembarnya menjebaknya, dan keluarganya yang sempurna hancur di malam Christmas Eve. Keadaan semakin buruk ketika suaminya memberikannya perjanjian perceraian. Sebulan kemudian, rumor tersebar bahwa dia telah meninggal di penjara karena depresi. Enam tahun kemudian, dia kembali dengan wajah baru untuk membalas dendam. Dia cantik namun berbahaya. Daniel merasa sekaligus terpukul dan terganggu ketika dia melihat wanita misterius tersebut. Wanita itu memiliki nama yang sama dengan mantan istrinya yang sudah meninggal, yang paling ia benci dan yang ia yakini bertanggung jawab atas kematian kakeknya. Namun meskipun marah, dia tidak bisa menyangkal adanya ketertarikan yang kuat terhadap wanita itu. Faktanya, dia terobsesi fatal dan kecanduan terhadapnya, dan kemarahan yang mengendalikan dirinya selama enam tahun perlahan mulai runtuh.
AnnaShannel_Lin · 24.3K Views

Mr. CEO's Ex-Wife: A Cunning Comeback

“Chantelle Bently, you’re a murderer! Why are you still alive? You should have been the one to die!” Daniel shoved her away furiously, his face as dark and empty as the black suit he wore. Chantelle was caught off guard and lost her balance, falling hard onto her pregnant belly. The pain was unbearable, and she cried out as her body trembled. Chantelle shook her head desperately. “I told you, it wasn’t me! It was Kate!” In a trembling voice, she pleaded, “Daniel, how many times do I have to say this before you believe me? I didn’t betray your family or the Wilson Group Of Companies, and I didn’t cause your grandfather’s death.” Anger and resentment appeared in Daniel’s eyes as he threw the divorce settlement in Chantelle’s face. “Sign this now! From this day forward, I’ll make you pay a thousand times for everything you’ve done!” The sight of the document struck Chantelle like a dagger to her heart. Her whole body froze as if she had been cast into the icy wastelands of Hell. **** Her twin sister framed her, and her perfect family was destroyed on Christmas Eve. Things got worse when her husband handed her a divorce agreement. A month later, rumors spread that she had died in prison from depression. Six years later, she returned with a new face to take her revenge. She was beautiful but dangerous. Daniel felt both devastated and irritated when he saw the mysterious woman. She had the same name as his dead ex-wife, whom he hated most and the one he believed was responsible for his grandfather’s death. Despite his anger, he couldn’t deny the strong attraction he felt toward her. In fact, he was fatally obsessed and addicted to her, and the anger that had controlled him for six years slowly started to crumble.
AnnaShannel_Lin · 219.8K Views

Mated To My Stepbrother And His Best Friend

TRIGGER WARNING! This is a dark romance novel, which might contain some unsettling themes rated 18+. It is everything dark and forbidden. Please, be guided. *** No matter how far I ran, no matter how deep I hid, I knew one truth… He would always find me. Knock. Knock. I jolted up from my sitting position, with my heart hammering in my chest. Just as I was saying... He had already found me. But by the time he broke down the rickety door, I was already standing and facing him with a knife to my wrist. I'd rather die than return home with him as his mate. *** Eve thought she and her mother had successfully escaped her abusive father by getting married to the former Alpha of a pack far away from where they used to live. But all her hopes and expectations were cut short the moment she realized her new stepbrother, Alpha Saint, who was also the current Alpha of her new pack, was the same man she had a one-night stand with eight months ago, along with his best friend, Beta Kyrie. And on that fateful night, she had stolen very valuable items from these men. Hated and controlled by her stepbrother, Saint, who saw her as nothing but a thieving whore, Eve decided to find solace in Kyrie, who was already falling madly in love with her. But Saint would rather fight his best friend to the death than let him anywhere close to the woman he was secretly obsessed with from the day he set eyes on her – Eve. All hell was let loose when Eve turned twenty-one and found out that not only was she mated to the man she loved and desired – Kyrie. She was also mated to her overly possessive stepbrother, whom she dreaded with her life.
velvetdesires2519 · 3.2K Views

I woke up inside my friend's video game

Amid a joyous Christmas celebration, friends Jayson and Nikolai along with their workmates, find themselves in the middle of a storm. Jayson woke up inside his friend's video game, which he soon found out was with him in a cell next to his. They were rescued by Malik, and joined the Imperial Legion, reuniting them with familiar faces, their co-workers and boss: Francis, Nica, and Oscar. Together, they find out that they shared the same last memory, and discover they've been transported to Skyrim in different times. Under the guidance of Oscar and Francis, Jayson and Nikolai venture on exhilarating adventures led by Malik. The Civil War looms, testing Malik's loyalty when Olly, a friend of Malik, and a Dragonborn, enters the scene. A tragic confrontation ensues, resulting in Malik and Oscar's demise and Olly's sudden departure after succeeding in eliminating General Tullius. In the cold landscape of Winterhold. Porcia sends Glenn, Maricar, and Erica on a quest to Pyeath Shadowthorn, unveiling Olly's emotional turmoil. Meanwhile, the mischievous Sheogorath weaves chaos for his amusement. A new vampire lord emerges, thanks to Sheogorath. Sheogorath unites Miraak and the vampire lord. The group of Jayson, Pyeath, and Olly himself embarks on a quest to unravel the truth, guided by the Elder Scroll of Ethereal Harmony. At the iconic 7,000 steps, tensions escalate between Olly and the groups of Pyeath and Jayson. Sheogorath soon reveals his orchestrations, warning of an imminent uprising by Miraak and the new Vampire Lord. In response, the "Frost Fall Alliance" is born, uniting the group against the looming war in Skyrim. They face challenges, mysteries, and internal conflicts, striving to maintain harmony amidst the chaos.
BlueEnigmaaa · 59.6K Views

Sweet Devil [BL]

“Happy Christmas Eve!” chuckled the old man as he strapped a watch around Misha’s wrist. “Have a nice trip.” The next morning, the 25-year-old Misha woke up with a pounding headache, sore muscles, and strong nausea. In short, the perfect hangover. But when he saw his reflection in the mirror, he soon realized that the pain wasn’t caused by the terrifying amount of alcohol he had drunk the previous day. His body had shrunk. A lot. He didn’t have the time to think too much about it since his mother suddenly erupted in his room - the next day, his sister did the same thing. Mother and sister who had died a long time ago. The old man wasn't crazy. As he had predicted, Misha did travel back in time, just before losing his loved ones. And so, Misha had now one mission: changing the dreadful fate of his mother and sister and sending away his sister’s boyfriend by all means. They had to break up! Like it or not, that man will bring disaster to the family sooner or later. This time, Misha wouldn't fall for that warm smile and those gentle eyes as he knew they were hiding a cold, insensitive personality. However, things weren’t as simple as he thought, and perhaps the sister’s boyfriend was not the enemy. Perhaps, since the beginning, he had everything wrong and knew nothing of his sister. ________________ *The BL will mostly show up in the second and third volumes. It is a very slow romance, so don't expect the protagonist to fall in love quickly. In the first volume, he has too much on his mind to care about love and such. *There will be contents for 18+ in the second and/or third volume. I will put a warning at the beginning of every NSFW chapter. P@treon: https://www.patreon.com/rsvaesen?fan_landing=true
RS_Vaesen · 1.4M Views

King Of Hearts [BL]

Hao Lou screwed up. Massively. One moment he was tossing a book to scare off some thieving celestial monkeys. The next? Boom. The most sacred artifact in the heavens—the Golden Book of Matrimony—was flying straight into the Mortal Realm's Doomswirl Portal. “NOOOO!!” he shrieked, sprinting to the edge of the spiral. “I’LL GIVE YOU MORE MELON SEEDS, JUST GIVE IT BACK!” The monkey? Unbothered. The book? Gone. Just like his job, his status, and possibly his immortal soul. Because if the Heavenly Emperor found out? Hao Lou was going to get demoted. Not just demoted-He was bound to be reborn as a chicken. Over. And over. And eaten every single time. “NO. I’m not getting deep-fried for this!” he shouted, stomping around the Eternal Spiral like a lunatic. So he did what any responsible, panic-stricken deity would do. He slapped a note on his front door: “CULTIVATING. DO NOT DISTURB. And with that, he jumped into the swirling cloud of doom. Now stuck in the modern world, he has to retrieve the scattered pieces of the Book of Matrimony before the heavens catch on—and he ends up on a dinner plate. But locating the divine artifact isn’t so easy... Until he meets a strange young man. One who, for some reason, can actually see the lost fragments. With this mysterious human’s help, Hao Lou begins piecing the book back together. Everything seems fine until— “Wait,” Hao Lou gasps one night. “What is this… why is this young man hugging me from behind?!” Now he’s asking the only place he knows for answers. “Asking this online: why is my friend/coworker trying to kiss me at night? Seeking answers…”
Lullabybao · 9.1K Views

The cursed Hellsings rise again

The smell of the sea would always bring a smile to the face of many and strike the spark of adventure into the hearts of those who wished to travel along those high seas to explore the unknown nothing is like exploring the unknown especially if its dangerous the seas have aways drawn interesting people and has been the source of many myths and legends this story isn't different a boy no a man who died in his old life finds him self in a strange new world in the body of a 5 year old but this story isn't just about myths and legends o no its about the greediness and evil that's in the hearts of man and how unbelievable people react to things they dont understand this is not a story of heroes and knights nor it a fairytale of how the good always win and the evil is defeated o no this is a tail of survival and ruthlessness of thieves and cutthroats of the greedy and the poor of faith and the sinners this is the age of the black plague so sit down and listen to this old pirates tail yes sit and listen wall I tell you of the pirate by the name Hunter fang hellsing but you all would know him as the emperor of the coursed ones the navy calls him the Fang of the sea or something like that haha let us start this tail where all tails should start in the beginning. a old gamer dies of a heart attack wall playing he is then reincarnated into a familiar child body he soon realised he was in the very game he loved and in the body of his character in that game astonished but happy this man slowly sat up volunteer himself to live this life to the fullest he was a god like being in the game exploring the unknown that old spark was back with that the adventure begins come lets go on this adventure alongside him shall we
DEERSKULL · 24.4K Views

MY ILLUSION 1

Mandy Morgan thought she had her life figured out—until it all shattered. Working as a competent manager at Vienna Suites in Owerri, Nigeria, Mandy carries the scars of a previous relationship that nearly destroyed her. Lonely yet guarded, she finds unexpected solace in a mysterious online connection with Jayson Anderson, a dark, alluring man who quickly consumes her heart and mind. What starts as a few flirtatious chats soon morphs into something deeper and dangerously intoxicating. Jayson is everything Mandy never thought she needed—dominant, enigmatic, and emotionally elusive. Their late-night conversations become her escape, even as red flags begin to appear. Mandy’s heart overrules her reason. She knows he’s not offering commitment, yet she clings to the illusion that he might change. After two intense months, she travels to Abuja to meet him, and reality hits harder than expected. Jayson is charming in person, just as magnetic as his messages promised—but emotionally distant and cold when she needs him most. Their time together is passionate and unforgettable, yet every tender moment is followed by a wave of detachment. Upon returning to Owerri, Mandy begins to unravel. Jayson becomes less present, more absent, and painfully unreliable. Meanwhile, Nathan Hydes, a wealthy and kind-hearted executive she meets through work, begins to show interest in her. Nathan is everything Jayson is not—attentive, stable, patient. But Mandy is too emotionally entangled in her illusion to truly see him. As weeks pass, Jayson ghosts her, returns with weak apologies, then disappears again, leaving Mandy stuck in a painful limbo of hope and confusion. Her emotional decline becomes visible at work. Rumors among staff about inappropriate affairs trigger Mandy’s fierce sense of professionalism, and she begins to assert control—but inside, she's crumbling. With Christmas around the corner, Mandy’s best friend Hazel arrives from abroad and immediately notices her friend’s decline. Hazel becomes the voice of truth, urging Mandy to wake up and see Jayson for who he really is—a fantasy, a carefully crafted illusion of love. Slowly, Mandy is forced to confront the painful truth: her relationship with Jayson was never real—it was all desire, not devotion. Heartbroken and disillusioned, she begins the long journey toward healing. Even when Nathan expresses his love and offers her a fresh start, Mandy isn’t ready. She’s broken, confused, and lost. But she knows one thing for sure—she has to choose herself this time. My Illusion – Part One is a raw, emotionally gripping dark romance that explores the pain of loving someone who never truly loved you, and the struggle of reclaiming yourself after being consumed by false hope. It’s a haunting journey of desire, deception, and the slow, painful path toward self-discovery.
Amanda_Danchimah20 · 4.7K Views

Fena - The Final Shinobi

If the entire world were conspiring to take the person you loved most away, how far would you go to steal them back? One of the unfortunate few to fall through the web of the divine not to receive the blessing of the Goddess 'Origin', Fena Alexandria's miserable life was slated to end shortly after it'd even begun and so she'd only one wish : To live a peaceful life with her mother. Technological revolution sweeps the lands of the outside world that she'd seen little to nothing of, rejuvenating the 'Era of Shinobi' and spearheading it all was her mother, Melina Alexandria, whose sheer genius shook the four continents to their very cores. They were all taking her mother away from her and she was powerless to intervene. With that innovation came opportunity. Upon declaring her desire to become a Shinobi herself, Fena's mother had warned her, "The Shinobi world is built entirely upon strength, nothing else matters", which meant that there existed only one solution to Fena's problem: Become the ultimate power in the Shinobi world; take her mother back from the thieves who took advantage of her brilliance. Join Fena as she takes her first steps into a rapidly developing world as she discovers what it means to make friends, foes and rivals, fight Shinobi hunting lunatics and power hungry clans whilst she discovers just who she really is herself piece by piece. The 'Era of Shinobi' enters it's greatest revolution and in turn, its final act,in Fena : The Final Shinobi!
AWanderingTanuki · 11.8K Views

Afro Isekai: Scorned Daughter now Dual World Empress

[AFRO ISEKAI] [ACTION] [SYSTEM] [DUAL WORLD] [CROSSOVER CHAOS] [FL] Alright, let's talk about Layla. Imagine being the "scorned daughter" in a conservative African village, basically a human punching bag for everyone's rules and expectations. One bad day (and one very satisfying shove of dear old Baba), she gets zapped by a cosmic ray and wakes up in a whole new world. Classic Isekai, right? Except, this isn't your grandma's fantasy land. This joint is packed with purple trees, hungry horned wolves, and goblins who think you're lunch. Good thing Layla's got a sassy AI System and a wallet full of Isekai Coins. You wanna shoot fire? Cool. Layla's got a Glock (and an AK-47, and some tactical thermal goggles for extra spice). Yeah, while everyone else is swinging swords, she's reloading magazines and making bad guys glow like a Christmas tree. She's not just surviving; she's thriving, unlocking wild Soul Marks, turning her from village outcast into a certified force of nature. But here's where it gets really wild: just when you think this is a one-way trip, those creepy denizens of the Isekai world? Yeah, they're roaming about on Earth now! Imagine the chaos: the FBI tries to catch Layla once, she just uses an invisibility spell (don't ask, she learned it). Get ready for explosive action, mind-bending crossovers (magic in our world, tech in theirs!), and a protagonist who went from "scorned" to "scorn-you-all-into-oblivion." Layla's journey to become a Dual World Empress isn't pretty, but it's one hell of a ride. Prepare for the ultimate Afro Isekai adventure – where traditional meets tactical, and two worlds collide in the most epic way possible!
WeAreMuse · 8.2K Views
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