Acotar Courts

Gabriel, a dominant omega, is caught up in a complex web of intrigue and danger at the royal court. After uncovering the truth about Olivier, a member of the royal family, and inciting a rebellion, he is marked by an unknown alpha. As the rebellion overthrows the old order, a new empire emerges, driven by a ruthless ruler whose rise Gabriel inadvertently enabled.Haunted by the weight of his actions, he flees from his family, his past, and the dangerous ties of the court. On the run, Gabriel must deal with shifting alliances, hidden enemies, and the growing power of the mysterious alpha whose mark he carries. As the empire's grip tightens and ghosts from his past resurface, he must decide whether to confront the forces threatening to engulf him—or risk losing himself completely in a world that regards him as either a pawn or a weapon.

In the brutal empire of Tenshigane, power is law, and mercy is a forgotten word. The Iron Court rules from their impenetrable fortress, clad in legendary Gōkin armor—divine plates that grant their wearers unstoppable strength. Those who dare defy the empire face swift and wanton destruction. Logan, a nineteen-year-old survivor of a massacred village, carries a stolen fragment of a Divine Plate—an ember of rebellion pulsing within him. But his defiance came at a brutal cost: he severed his own right hand to forge the blood bond needed to wield its power. Branded “The Starved Flame,” Logan walks the razor’s edge between death and vengeance. With the Ash Plate fragment burning his soul and the Iron Court’s Immortal Lord Shōren hunting him, Logan must challenge unbreakable armor and implacable fate. In a city where resistance feels like kicking a metal plate—hard, painful, and seemingly futile—Logan’s hunger for justice pushes him to take food right from the tiger’s mouth. But to ignite the flame of rebellion, he must sacrifice everything... even himself.

Kurokawa Paddington, once a rising star of Nesdyria’s royal court, is cast out at seventeen and exiled to the shadowed walls of Greyman City. Here, supernatural beasts prowl the streets, and the goddess She Who Weaves What Must Be determines each soul’s fate with unforgiving precision. Only the absolutely righteous may earn divine blessings. The rest desperately cling to the Gifts of the Unclean—dark powers born from sin. here's my discord where I put character and world building art https://discord.gg/WzdubtnC

Xu Jinzhi a vécu une vie saine jusqu'à ses soixante-quinze ans, s'éteignant sans trop de souffrances et apparemment sans grands regrets ou insatisfactions. Cependant, en regardant son fils, sa fille, ses petits-enfants et ses arrière-petits-enfants à côté de son lit, Xu Jinzhi ne pouvait s'empêcher de penser à son mari décédé prématurément dans un accident, se demandant si elle serait capable de le revoir—si seulement elle pouvait. En ouvrant ses yeux, Xu Jinzhi se retrouve choquée de se retrouver transportée plusieurs décennies dans le passé, à l'époque où les familles Xu et Xie négociaient un mariage d'affaires. Sans hésitation, elle mentionne le nom 'Xie Yanchuan.' Dans sa vie précédente, épouser Xie Yanchuan était un choix réticent, mais dans cette vie, elle le choisit avec détermination! La famille Xie détient une influence significative dans la ville A, cependant, Xie Yanchuan est le membre négligé de la famille, éclipsé par son frère aîné portant les responsabilités familiales et un frère cadet frêle. Cette situation ne dérange pas beaucoup Xie Yanchuan; il est content de vivre tranquillement. Un jour, l'accord de mariage avec la famille Xu lui tombe de manière inattendue dessus, entraînant son mariage avec une femme nommée Xu Jinzhi! Xie Yanchuan se prépare initialement à un mariage de respect mutuel ou de non-interférence. Cependant, pourquoi Xu Jinzhi le surprend-elle toujours par ses actions inattendues?

In the highest realm, a forbidden sect blooms. The Heavenly Demon, untouched by his own seductive Sutra, reshapes desperate men into powerful, feminine cultivators. As divine courts panic, broken geniuses face temptation and transcendence. Power await,if they surrender everything to the Heavenly Demon. The Silk Lotus Sect has begun. *Femboy sect/harem*

Caesar was the lowest of demons—weak, scorned, and forgotten. Beaten into servitude and assigned petty tasks under the cold eye of a decadent demon court, he lived a life of humiliation at the very bottom of the Demon Lord’s domain. When the capital burns and the Demon King falls to the Hero’s blade, Caesar expects to die unnoticed. But fate intervenes.

Princess Rosemary is a wilted flower in her father’s court. Born into a society that puts power on a pedestal, her frail body and faltering angelic powers earn only scorn from the nobles and icy contempt from her father. Suffocated by whispers and rejection, Rose’s gentle spirit breaks, driving her to do the unimaginable. But as she does so, memories of her brother's kindness renew her will to live. Yet, it might already be too late as she's dragged under the raging river. As all hope seems lost, a pair of cold eyes peer back at her. Would their owner bring the salvation she so desperately craves, or a continuation of the emotional torment she has endured since she was a child?

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

**An emperor who refused to rule with blood. A prince who refused to love with restraint.** Elliott Lancaster, the gentle Emperor of a fractured empire, has spent his life avoiding war-and his father's attempts to force him into a political marriage. Instead, he adopted an orphaned noble boy, Aiden, raising him as both heir and unlikely companion. But their bond was never that of father and son. Aiden Lancaster, the perfect prince in court and a storm of violence on the battlefield, has waited years to prove himself. He is devoted to his adopted father- some might even say, too devoted. Still, up till now, he was restrained by Elliott's desire for peace, despite their enemies poking them again and again. But Aiden's patience had its limits- but this underhanded tactic was the straw which broke the camel's back. Now unrestrained, he wages a war so brutal it shocks the empire. When Elliott awakens to find borders redrawn in blood, he must confront the terrifying truth: the boy he raised has become a conqueror, and his devotion has twisted into something far more dangerous. As court factions' scheme and the temple condemns their unnatural bond, Elliott faces an impossible choice: maintain his morals and risk losing Aiden or embrace the ruthless love of the man who would burn the world to protect him.

In the concrete jungles of Montego Bay, Jamaica, 14-year-old Kyle Wilson doesn’t have much—just an absent father, a worn-out pair of shoes, and a rusted rim hanging behind his rundown school. But what he does have is height, heart, and hunger. When he stumbles across basketball for the first time, a fire ignites inside him. It’s not just a game. It’s escape. Identity. A way out. Above the Rim, Below the Poverty Line is a coming-of-age sports drama that follows Kyle from the raw streets of Jamaica to the polished courts of America, and eventually to the world stage. But talent alone won't be enough. Poverty, violence, betrayal, and self-doubt lurk around every corner. This is a journey about more than basketball—it’s about survival, legacy, and the cost of chasing greatness.

Minjae Park never believed in destiny. A museum researcher in Seoul, he lived for logic, history, and quiet resolve. But when an uncatalogued disc pulls him through space and time into the mystical realm of Eldrath, he finds himself in a kingdom of ancient magic, courtly politics, and prophecies that whisper of ruin and rebirth. Marked as the one "born beyond the Veil," Minjae is met with suspicion and fear by a court that views him as a threat. With no magic of his own and only his sharp mind and defiant spirit to rely on, he is pulled into a deadly game of prophecy and power. Among those watching him closely is Prince Eryndor, a cold, darkly magnetic figure who is bound to the kingdom’s fate and to Minjae’s. As tensions rise, ancient sigils awaken, visions bleed into reality, and a forbidden connection begins to grow between the fierce mortal and the crown prince sworn to protect the realm. But shadows stir in the court, and not all who wear smiles can be trusted especially Prince Zaryth, the charming envoy from Kaelith who may hold a disc of his own…and dangerous secrets tied to Minjae's past and future. Caught in a slow-burning triangle of desire, prophecy, and betrayal, Minjae must uncover the truth behind the relics, survive the court’s treachery, and decide if he will walk away or burn with the crown he never wanted to wear.

Pablo Castillo was the worst, the evilest, the biggest criminal in the whole world. He was the ominous figure known as Criminal X. It’s a name that sends shivers down the spines of those who utter it. His past, a mysterious enigma, shrouded in darkness, only adds to the legend of the world’s most notorious criminal. However, Pablo’s reign of heinous crimes comes to an abrupt end when a specially trained military force, an elite group made especially to capture Pablo, finally apprehended him. The capture of Criminal X sent shockwaves around nations, for this man had defied all laws and moral boundaries. The world watched as he was brought to the highest court to face the consequences of a lifetime of malevolence. The International Court of Justice, in a bid to administer justice that matches the magnitude of his crimes, bestowed upon him the most excruciating execution ever conceived. The world erupted in celebration as news of his demise spread like wildfire. An international holiday was declared, a day of liberation from the tyranny of Pablo Castillo. The day was named with triumphant fervor. They all called it—World Independence Day. Pablo Castillo was a man so evil that even the kindest of Gods couldn’t find pity for him. But… Some Gods needed that man. That too, Desperately. ——— ——— ——— Support Me - ko-fi.com/khyaal Join My Discord For Reference Arts and much more - https://discord.gg/zmUcswM2N5

Scarlet has always been infatuated with Mico Cein Esguerra, the genius and seemingly unreachable captain of the infamous street basketball team, Castillian. As the King of Street Basketball, Mico is known for his icy demeanor, perfect academics, and unrivaled skills on the court. Despite being surrounded by admirers, Mico remains aloof, focused only on basketball and his studies. Scarlet, on the other hand, is a cute but academically challenged girl, one of the many girls hopelessly crushing on Mico. Her clumsiness and constant daydreaming about Mico are endearing, though often lead her into awkward situations. When a twist of fate forces Mico and Scarlet into closer proximity, Scarlet gets the chance of a lifetime-an opportunity to interact with the cold prince of basketball.

Lin Wanyi, the daughter of the prime minister, was known for her beauty and talent—but in the treacherous world of the imperial harem, she tread carefully, seeking only a quiet and safe life. She had once dreamed of marrying into a peaceful family and living out her days in serenity. But everything changed when an unexpected imperial edict summoned her to the palace. With her father and brother offering no support, she entered the inner court as nothing more than a low-ranking concubine. Her only hope lay in her elder cousin, now an imperial consort. She had planned to keep a low profile, to live quietly behind closed doors. But to her surprise, the cold-faced, cold-hearted emperor began visiting her more frequently than anyone else. The court whispered that Lin Wanyi was favored beyond reason—yet none knew that the strong and resolute young emperor had been captivated by her from the very first glance... My Other Works: How to Stop the Villain from Going Crazy. [ DARK ROMANCE_HISTORICAL FANTASY] Bride of the Forgotten Prince: Wedding Behind Bars.

Book 2 of The Nochten trilogy. Five years have passed since the dreaded letter and Ana is now 12 years old. She continues to face the challenges in court, meanwhile, more support grows in favor of her cousin Mykhol. But as foreign invaders, the Bulgeons, encroach on their colonies with more than pillaging in mind, Ana must turn for aid in one of the last remnants of her mother's court, Admiral Nugen. The only human at court who may have more than a sense of duty to stay by Ana's side. Meanwhile, back in Dawny, Prince Nicoli struggles to find a way back into Ana's life after five years of silence on her end. Ever determined to reunite with his half-sister, he comes up with an ingenious plan that just has to work, despite Mykhol's and Queen Belinda's best wishes. But Queen Belinda has her own tricks up her sleeve and a resentment that only grows not against Ana but King Alexander, himself, who must choose between his children. Will Ana be able to manage these new challenges? And what about the strange rumors running around about Mykhol and her? Why is there talk of marriage? Secret engagements, a hidden love child, and a broken trust still loom over, doesn't Ana have enough to deal with?

Marked as cursed and a murderer after a mysterious death, Penelope becomes the Lockwoods' outcast. Despite the towns' interest in ruining her, the crown prince ignores all pleas not to court her. With the help of the prince Tyrion Castro, Penelope unravels secrets linked to her parents' past and reclaims her innocence. Betrayal, danger, and love collide in her fight for the truth.

In a kingdom where power is ruled by blood and scent, love is the most dangerous rebellion. Liora Vayne has spent years on the run, disguising herself with heat suppressants to hide the truth of what she is-an omega in a world that chains her kind to alphas through laws, collars, and cold tradition. All she wants is a life of quiet freedom on the open road. No masters. No bindings. No fate. But fate finds her anyway. When she saves a wounded stranger from the dust-choked roadside, Liora doesn't expect her to be Veyra Halvarin-the kingdom's heir, an alpha general, and the sole survivor of a brutal attempt on the royal bloodline. Charged with warning the court, Veyra insists Liora escort her to the nearest outpost. Yet as danger stalks closer and Liora's last suppressant begins to fail, the secrets between them deepen-and their pull toward one another grows harder to resist. Together, they'll uncover the rot festering in the heart of the kingdom's court. But while Liora battles the laws that would enslave her, Veyra must choose between duty and desire, tradition and truth. And both must face the pain of a fate that may have bound them long before they ever met. A slow-burn omegaverse fantasy of forbidden love, royal betrayal, and the perilous power of scent, trust, and fate. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbHq8d5SzI0

Princess Seraphina of Valthera—brilliant, beloved heir to the throne—is framed for regicide by her half-brother Prince Edric and his scheming fiancée, Lady Isolde. Publicly humiliated and executed by guillotine, she dies screaming curses at the traitors. But the gods are not done with her. She awakens in her 15-year-old body, 5 years before her execution, with fragmented memories of her past life. This time, she vows: no mercy, no hesitation. Armed with future knowledge, forbidden blood magic, and a ruthless intellect, Seraphina will burn the entire royal court to ashes before they can betray her again.

She was never meant to wear the crown. He was never meant to fall. But fate doesn't ask permission. In the kingdom of Velaris — where every rose has thorns and every noble smile hides a blade — Lady Lyra of House Norwyn is thrust into a deadly dance of power, pride, and passion. Duke Kaelrin, cold-hearted and untouchable, dismisses her with a single cruel remark. But when their worlds collide at court, insults turn into challenges… and sparks turn into something far more dangerous. As gossip ignites across gilded halls and war brews behind velvet curtains — Will Lyra guard her heart, or lose it to the man who was never meant to love?

Dark Fantasy Romance | Betrayal, Dragons, Slow-Burn Tension “He wanted a servant with a sharp tongue. He got a girl who knows how to use it.” When Arin is dragged from her burning village in chains, accused of a legacy she doesn’t understand, she expects to die. Instead, she’s thrown into the deadly glitter of the Kaerethyne court—where dragons decide who rules, every silk-draped noble is a liar, and the Prince who ordered her capture is infamous for leaving lovers broken… or dead. Prince Caldan Kaerythene—scarred, exiled by his own dragon, and haunted by betrayal—wants one thing: to expose the traitor among his blood-soaked kin. For that, he needs a weapon. A girl no one would suspect. What he gets is Arin. A thief with secrets in her blood. A commoner with teeth. And a mind sharp enough to make princes bleed. She was never meant to survive the palace. He was never meant to want her. But in a kingdom ruled by dragons, fire doesn’t kneel. It devours. Enemies-to-lovers. A court of monsters. A chained dragon who judges with smoke instead of flame. And a girl too dangerous to kill, too clever to cage. The crown didn’t steal her. It tried to break her. But she came to win. Perfect for fans of House of the Dragon, Throne of Glass, and dark fantasy with bite. This is a slow-burn romantic epic filled with venomous nobles, ancient secrets, and jaw-dropping betrayals. Read at your own risk. The flames are watching.

A deadly prince. A human girl who looks like his long-dead lover. One year to survive a court built on lies and vengeance. Every ten years, ten humans are chosen by lottery to serve in the Midnight Court, a twisted Fae realm ruled by shadows and secrets. Most don’t return. Keira never thought her name would be drawn. But when it is, she's forced into the palace of the Fae, where danger wears a crown and smiles like sin. Prince Riven, heir to the Midnight Throne, has never forgotten the woman who betrayed him a century ago, or the curse she left behind. And Keira? She looks exactly like her. To the court, she’s a mortal girl with no power. To the prince, she’s a chance at revenge. To the truth hidden beneath the palace… she might be something far more dangerous. Bound to a crown that hungers for blood and a prince who refuses to love, Keira must uncover the truth behind her connection to the past, or become the next girl to die in his court.

He died doing what he loved—on the basketball court, surrounded by cheers, chasing a dream that never came true. But fate—or perhaps the Basketball God—gave him one more shot. When Dirgantara Renji, a washed-out benchwarmer with a decade of struggle behind him, suddenly wakes up as his 15-year-old self, he’s confused, overwhelmed... and determined. This isn’t just a second chance at life—it’s a second chance at the dream he refused to let die. Now in 2009, armed with a mysterious System, years of experience, and a deep hunger to prove himself, Dirga is ready to carve a new path. But this time, things are different. New faces. New choices. And hidden talents he never met in his past life. Will he finally rise from the shadows to become the basketball legend he was meant to be? Our little event 50 Power Stones = 1 Bonus Chapter 5 Golden Ticket = 1 Bonus Chapter 50 Reviews + Comments = 1 Bonus Chapter 300 Collection = 1 Bonus Chapter Come joint us https://discord.gg/RHfhCj8q https://www.royalroad.com/profile/757780/fictions

In a world where power flows through bloodlines and empires are forged by legacy, Paul Brown—an unremarkable, washed-up noble—expected to live out his days in quiet obscurity. Until fate handed him a miracle: every child he fathers strengthens his body, sharpens his mind, and unlocks ancient powers thought lost to time. No gold. No divine favor. Just blood, family... and an empire built one heir at a time. Now, with enemies lurking in noble courts and beasts ravaging the land, Paul must protect his growing household and rise from forgotten baron to legendary patriarch. Can one man rebuild a fallen house—not with armies, but with blood? No Yuri. No Yaoi. No NTR. No R18. Just pure fantasy, legacy, and the will to conquer fate.

*NonRape-General langauge* Liora’s life takes an unexpected and cruel turn when she’s sent to the royal court as a concubine for the disgraced Prince Lucien, a man whose past is shadowed by betrayal and loss. Stripped of his royal title, Lucien has long distanced himself from love and loyalty, existing in a cold, indifferent world. Thrown into this world of palace internal battles, power struggles, and betrayal, Liora must face not only Lucien’s frosty demeanor but also the dangerous secrets that lurk within the court. Every move she makes is watched, every word is questioned. Yet, despite his distant nature, she can’t shake the feeling that beneath the hardened prince lies a man struggling with the ghosts of his past. As Liora tries to find her place in this hostile environment, she faces a constant dilemma: Can she warm the prince’s cold heart and heal his wounds, or will she fall victim to the very same forces that tore him apart? 'Can she thaw lucien’s frozen heart, or will his haunted past consume them both?' Arranged marriage,Disgraced prince,Court intrigue,Royal concubine,Forbidden love, Political drama, Palace secrets, Unwanted bride, Betrayal. Haunted memories, redemption,Royal court drama, second chances

The empire had called him a villain, now they raise him as their heir. Once feared as the most powerful being alive, the so-called “Villain of Chaos” was brought down by the very heroes who craved his artifact. Now, he’s been reborn into the very home that had killed him in the name of cleansing the world.  In a royal court ruled by lies and power games, he is no longer the demon to be feared… yet. His mother concealed his identity on the day he was born, and a river of blood flowed for his sake Now he will learn how to pull the strings in court as its prince, and train to ascend the throne and become the most powerful mage the empire has ever seen. The world thinks it killed him. It only gave him a reason to return.

In a realm where magic is ruled by ancient bloodlines and icy thrones, Lyra has always lived between two worlds. Half-human, half-fae, she’s the secret daughter of a disgraced Winter Court heir—hidden away to protect her from political schemes and magical predators. But when her father is executed and her bloodline revealed, Lyra is torn from her quiet life and thrust into a royal court teetering on the edge of war. Forced to compete for a place she never wanted, Lyra must learn to master her frost-bound powers and survive deadly political games. Her only ally? Theron—the brooding, powerful warrior who once served her father and now swears to protect her at all costs. But Theron’s loyalty is tangled in his own past, and as their connection deepens into a dangerous passion, Lyra realizes that trusting him could cost her more than just her crown—it could break her heart. When enemies from the Night and Summer Courts rise, and an ancient prophecy threatens to reshape the realm, Lyra must choose: bow to fate, or rise as the ruler no one expected—a queen forged in shadows, bound by flame and ice.

Seojun was just another struggling man, drifting through life filled with regrets and unfulfilled dreams—until he woke up in the body of Lucien, the crown prince of a powerful kingdom. His people scorn Lucien—a symbol of failure and disgrace. To make matters worse, Seojun discovers that the original Lucien was murdered, and the killer might still be nearby. Now trapped in a royal life he never wanted, Seojun must navigate court politics, silent assassins, and a legacy burdened by shame. With only fragmented memories and his sense of justice as his guide, he takes his first step—not to become a hero, but to survive. Patreon: patreon.com/RiverofFate Royal Road: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/639069/fictions

"My name is Isolde von Adalbrecht... or is it? I can’t quite remember." Once a barefoot country girl named Liesel Maren, she was plucked from obscurity and renamed, her past erased, her voice softened, her will reshaped. Groomed by the mysterious and cruel Archduke Otto von Adalbrecht under the watchful eye of his kind sister Elsa, Isolde is thrust into the shadowy world of noble politics, court masks, and dangerous secrets. But her quiet life as a duchess shatters after the Crimson Veil Massacre, a bloodstained wedding that leaves five noble children orphaned and Isolde as their legal guardian. Her appointment as head of House von Adalbrecht sparks outrage among the aristocracy, whispers from the Church, and veiled threats from the royal court. The children, heirs to a great fortune and legacy, resent her, viewing her as a usurper in silks. Surrounded by spies, manipulated by the Empress, and shadowed by The Order, a faceless elite faction answering only to the Crown. Isolde must survive a court built on secrets, lies, and the ever-present gaze of the obsessive Crown Prince Hadrian. Amidst it all, Baron Étienne Montclair stands by her side, offering subtle loyalty and an unspoken love she cannot return. But Isolde never wanted power. She only ever wanted peace. And yet, to protect the children she never bore but came to love, she must play the part of the perfect noblewoman, until the day she can quietly leave it all behind. As her past begins to claw its way back, and as the eldest child, Friedrich, comes of age, Isolde faces a final choice: reclaim her identity and freedom… or be consumed by the very title that once saved her.

In the heart of the ethereal realm, there was a hidden kingdom named Lún Jiāng, where the moonlight kissed the rivers and shadows danced along marble halls. The kingdom was ruled by a wise queen and her twin daughters — Princess Mò Yáo and Princess Yín Shū. They were born during a celestial anomaly — a lunar eclipse followed by a rain of ink-colored petals. Prophecies foretold that twins of shadow and moonlight would either unite the fractured realms or tear the veil between life and dream. Though beloved by the queen, the court whispered behind veils — “One is too dark, the other too bright. Together, they are too dangerous.”

In an empire where magic is reserved for the nobility and court intrigues determine the fate of the brightest minds, a young commoner reincarnated in the body of a royal bastard struggles to survive, thwart conspiracies, and rise within a society bent on his downfall. Between strategic genius, forbidden magic, and betrayals, he must become more than a survivor: a master of the game.