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Crown Prince Ian Stromridge has just returned from battle, hailed as a hero, greeted with people's adoration and blessings but he brings home a beautiful woman, though he's already married leaving everybody completed nonplussed. His wife, Princess Angelica Stromridge wed him for convenience before he left for war. Their marriage lacked affection and was rife with misunderstandings from the start. From name-calling to accidental letters leading to further misconception. During his absence, Angelica played the dutiful wife, sacrificing to maintain the household, being the lovely princess and wonderful daughter in law, only to face his return with another woman whom the entire kingdom agreed was more beautiful than she was! Will she divorce or fight for his love, a love that clearly never existed in the first place? Will she clear the misunderstandings and surmount the obstacles or will it be a post-marriage love story or an ex-wife tale full of regret? Excerpt |||| "My princess..." called a maid, knocking on the door her hand trembling. "Come in." replied Angelica as the door opened hearing footsteps approaching. "What are you doing here? I gave stern orders for no one to disturb me for the entirety of the day." her austere voice rang out. "I... I know my princess... please forgive me... I... I did not mean to disturb you but... this is something very important." "Let's have it then." replied Angelica closing the book she had been reading as she laid eyes on the maid. The maid gulped, the fear evident in her eyes, she did not know how Angelica would react to the severely bad news she had brought with her, however, one thing was sure, Angelica would not react lightly at all. "My... m...y prince...ss the..." said the maid, causing Angelica to sigh in annoyance, rolling her eyes, she had better things to do than sit here listening to the maid's mumbling. "Yes, say it." said Angelica giving the maid a hand. "My princess, the crowned prince has returned." said the maid. "Oh... well that's nice... I guess I will see him later, or better yet tomorrow. There is no rush, I am sure he is swarmed by crowds at the moment." replied Angelica lazily, she really had no intention of moving from this spot. "But my princess... ther— " "Oh, you're right, it would be unacceptable if I did not come out to greet him, rumours would certainly ensue and the kingdom would be in serious hysteria as they always are." replied Angelica annoyed. "Yes, you are right, I should go and welcome him back home." said Angelica as she stood up and yawned. "My princess... that is not all, there is something else..." said the maid. "And what is that?" asked Angelica as the maid's eyes darted around the room, she did not know what to do, or how best to put this. "My princess... the... the crowned prince has truly returned but..." said the maid with a prolonged pause. "But what?" asked Angelica, her senses tingling, she had a inking that there was something wrong from the maid's strange behaviour. "But his highness..." paused the maid. "Out with it now!" said Angelica sternly. "His highness has returned with a strange woman and the rumours claim that she is his new wife!" spat out the maid as Angelica suddenly felt lightheaded and she fell back down on the chair. "My princess!" cried the maid as she rushed to her. "This is some sort of farce." said Angelica as the maid proceeded quickly to fan her with a cloth. "No my princess... it is true." replied the maid. "This is impossible. Ian must be mad, I am going to see this display of stupidity for myself!" said Angelica hotly, quickly rising up and storming out of the room as the poor maid followed behind her. ||||

For five years, Kian tried to beat End Realms: Arcadia — a brutal fantasy game no one ever cleared. He knew every quest, every secret, every ending. And yet, after countless failures, he died… with only one regret. Then he woke up — not as a hero, but as Luca Valentine, a useless extra doomed to die in Chapter 3. Now, on his 1,432nd try, he can’t afford to die. But Luca knows the world inside out. He thought he knew the story. But the story may know him better. Character Illustrations : https://tuekiabde.carrd.co/

The fantasy journey of a boy determined to become the strongest dungeoneer. Due to a family curse, Kaiden does not gain ability points upon leveling up. The only way he can become stronger is through sheer hard work and determination!

Cameron Lilith Edwards aka Camie has always been the girl whispered about in the shadowed hallways of Legacy International Academy. To her classmates, she is the descendant of an ancient Aswang bloodline, a practitioner of forbidden magic, and the source of ominous curses that haunt the town. For Camie, these are nothing but cruel and vicious rumors-ones that have poisoned her family's name for generations. Determined to clear her family's reputation and prove the skeptics wrong, Camie forms the 'Misteryo at Hiwaga -a Horror Mystery Club,' a ragtag group of brave souls dedicated to uncovering the truth behind the school's seven hidden mysteries. But not all secrets are meant to be unraveled, and Camie's journey takes a chilling turn when she stumbles upon an ancient curse tying her destiny to the silver-haired stranger who once saved her life. Together, they must navigate a maze of supernatural peril, fight back against malevolent forces, and untangle the threads of love and fate. As Camie edges closer to the truth, she discovers that some mysteries may be better left buried-and that redemption often comes at a harrowing cost. **This story is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and events are fictitious, unless otherwise stated. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead or actual events is purely coincidental. All Rights Reserved. No part of this story may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior permission of the authors. Plagiarism is a crime.** Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a blend of Tagalog and English.

Ryo and Minji's story unfolds in a complex backdrop where Ryo struggles with alcoholism, while Minji, a well-educated graduate, has taken on the responsibility of running a pottery design workshop inherited from her parents. Despite their close proximity and shared experiences, there is a noticeable absence of romantic feelings or emotional development between them. This raises the intriguing question: is it possible for them to discover love amidst their contrasting lives?

After 10 years of a Loveless Marriage, Natasha Was Mysteriously killed by an unknown murderer, she is given a second chance at life, and she goes back to 5 years before it all happened, will she be able to change her fate and protect the ones she loves or will she succumb just like her previous life? Natasha White, she was wrongly accused of committing an unforgivable sin, with no one ready to fight for her innocence and believe her, she ends up dying in the worst possible way, now with her given a second chance, she is ready to stand up for herself. Dominic White, he hates his wife with Passion, after what she did to him, he never thought that he could forgive her, he had trusted her, and she took that trust and broke it, now with his Wife Slowly changing, would he give her a second chance? or not even care at all. Dive into the past, present and future with A Second Chance; I will not waste it.

In her first life, Elira Vexley was the perfect noble daughter—obedient, kind, and hopelessly in love. But love was her downfall. Betrayed by her fiancé and best friend, falsely accused of treason, and executed without mercy, she died full of regret and rage. Yet death was not the end. Reborn in the body of a mysterious noblewoman engaged to the coldest man in the empire—Duke Kael Dravencourt, a man feared as a villain, a murderer, and a monster—Elira is given a second chance. Everyone fears Kael. Everyone believes he killed his own family to claim power. But Elira sees something else behind those ice-cold eyes—pain, secrets, and a soul darker than night yet aching for light. Now forced into a political marriage, Elira hides her past while unraveling Kael’s. She plays her role as the perfect duchess, but behind her mask lies a sharp mind and a burning desire for answers. The court is dangerous. The lies are endless. And the villain she married… may be the only one she can trust. Two broken souls. One twisted fate. A love neither of them wanted—but both may come to need. Will love bloom in a garden of secrets, or will the past tear them apart once more?

After a painful breakup, Ryuto Tatsumiya, a once a firm believer in love becomes cold and bitter, vowing never to love again. To prove his resolve, he pierces his ear, covers himself with tattoos, and transfers to another school to escape his past. But when Yuzuki Shouzui a cheerful, persistent girl with a heart full of light - unexpectedly enters his life, her unwavering warmth begins to chip away at the walls he's so carefully built. As Ryuto finds himself drawn to her brightness, he must face a difficult choice: will he keep his vow to shut out love forever, or will he risk everything... and fall for her? For more info and sneak peeks, contact me on Discord: https://discord.gg/GASvRbXB5m Gmail: queensleeping23@gmail.com

A teenage boy finds himself stuck between two worlds-his past and his uncertain future. He's not homesick or broken. He's just... lost. As he navigates a quiet life, where nothing feels right, he begins questioning everything: what life is, why we live, and how we're supposed to survive in a world that doesn't make sense. Through silent hallways, lonely park benches, and disconnected classrooms, he searches not just for meaning-but for someone who understands. A reflective, slow-burn light novel exploring identity, isolation, and the quiet thoughts most of us keep buried.

[Volume 1 Completed] Everyone knows that the choices we make determines our future, but what about the choices that we ourselves didn't make but are forced to live with. After Annie wakes up from what seemed like a dream she discovers she is from a long line of witches and together with her Book Curtis and her new friend Matt she discovers herself and which side to be on the Good or the Bad ( Updates every 2 days) Volume 2 [Journey to the Misty Mountain] [Completed] After the events of Volume 1, the now powerless Annie and her friends must face the threat of Azazel still being alive, and lurking in the shadows, while they also try to find a way to regain Annie's lost powers. Come along with Annie, Maddie, Matt, Curtis, and a new supposed ally as they journey to the misty mountain in search of Annie's powers. Volume 3 [The Imperial Artrovan Academy] Following the final defeat of Azazel, Annie, Maddie and Matt struggle to cope as their lives return to some sort of normalcy only to realize that they had put two full years of their lives on hold with unfavourable consequences. This causes Stella to suggest that they go back to school to complete their studies, seeing as she has secured them all a place at the Imperial Artovan Academy that happens to be one of the prestigious academies in the Realm, known for its immense facilities and broad level of skills taught in the academy. And thus begins the new journey of Annie, Maddie and Matt, and like most of their journeys, they are rarely ever smooth. Join Annie, Maddie and Matt as they try to navigate new school life, friends, foes, young love and so the much more as they discover and unravel more mysteries and adventures.

Former Professor Simon Vale seeks what destroyed his life. Private detective – a facade. His target – Those from Beyond

Kamakura Metropolitan University practically worships its resident bad‑boy brood: Akuma Takashi and his hand‑picked trio—Tomo Aizawa, Reiho Tsukishima, Itsuki Moriyama, and Takumi Kisaragi. Handsome, untouchable, and forever bored, they survive on one intoxicating pastime: reckless bets. The whole campus swoons over them, yet something about the quartet feels… off—too polished, too predatory, almost supernatural. It’s a sun‑soaked Thursday when trouble finds them. Akuma lounges in the cafeteria, annotation pen hovering over a battered paperback, when Tomo drops into the seat opposite, eyes gleaming. “Bro,” he drawls, “bet you can’t make the very next person through that door fall hopelessly in love with you.” The glass doors hiss. In walks Kaito Ishikawa—hood up, earbuds in, radiating I‑dare‑you apathy. Once upon a freshman year, he was Reiho’s favorite target; lockers, insults, sucker punches—Kaito endured them all with a single bored blink and a muttered expletive. Reiho flinches at the memory. “Bad call, Tomo. The guy’s got ice water for blood and a tongue like barbed wire.” Itsuki arches a brow; Takumi gives a low whistle. Tomo just smirks wider. Akuma snaps his book shut, eyes tracking Kaito’s deliberate stride. A lazy, dangerous smile curls across his lips. “Challenge accepted,” he murmurs— and in that heartbeat, the game is on. Akuma Takashi is the very definition of breathtaking. With white marble hair that dances with the wind and ocean-blue eyes that could drown you without warning, he’s the kind of beauty that makes people stop mid-step—and girls quite literally beg for his attention. He’s tall—like, stupidly tall—standing at a striking 180 cm, and he knows how to use every inch of it. And then there’s Kaito Ishikawa—just 165 cm of pure, concentrated menace. A short, sharp-tempered little villain, armed with jet-black hair, deep brown eyes, and zero tolerance for bullshit. He’s either buried in a book or glued to his phone, rarely acknowledges class, and yet… he’s always topping the academic charts. How? No one knows. Why? No one dares to ask. Frankly, no one cares—because Kaito doesn’t give a single damn about being understood. He’s chaos in a quiet package. And Akuma? He might be the only one insane enough to unwrap it.

This is a world where music isn’t just sound, it’s power. The gods created humans and blessed them with energy called Vibes. With it, they could harness the power of music, shape it, bend it. That gift earned them the name “The Blessed.” Sounds beautiful, right? Like some fairytale? Yeah... no. This world’s messed up. While the gods were out creating humans, the demons were doing their own thing in the shadows. They made people too. Gave them Vibes... but at a cost. The demons fed off them, stealing their life little by little. Stealing from the power that they gave them. The people they created didn’t live long. So the world called them “The Cursed.” Naturally, the Blessed hated the Cursed. And since the Blessed outnumbered them, the Cursed were pushed to the edge, isolated, bullied. Lyra was born into one of those cursed bloodlines. But unlike her family, who spent their lives trying to break the curse, Lyra didn’t want to run from it. She wanted to use it. Twist it. Make it her weapon. Together with her crew of cursed misfits, she’s fighting to survive in a world that was never meant for them. They’ve been dealt a bad hand. Now they’re flipping the table. 

What would you do if a Prince Suddenly got interested in you? In the land of Wyverdale, The Crowned Prince has finally returned from War victorious, his Father immediately wants him to Marry and then Commences the Festival of the Virgins. |||||||| Excerpt "Your Highness I am not an Easy woman" she said "Really? then if I proposed to you this instant would you agree?" he asked "----" |||| "It's time to consummate our Marriage don't you think?" he asked "Umm, Your Highness in my family we do not commence anything till spring" she replied "Oh is that so? since when?" he asked "Umm since my generation" she replied "---" Lady Diwura Lily Scot- The only child of Duke and Duchess Scot. Looks quiet and gentle on the outside, but a stubborn strong headed woman on the inside, with her pride at stake she willfully walked into a trap and got married to the Prince, her motto being that she was not an easy woman at all, and that did she prove. Prince Liam of Wyverdale -Usually cold, calculative and serious, the heir to the throne of Wyverdale, but when he meets Wura he slowly begins to change, he becomes playful and childish whenever she is around, and the two often fool each other. But only the end will tell where their relationship would go.

Ezren Thorne was just an average village boy trying to avoid magical disasters… until he accidentally got enrolled in the most bizarre and cursed magic school in the realm: Dreadmoor Academy. With a talking cat familiar who might be a con artist, an ice-cold genius girl who wants nothing to do with him, and classmates who set things on fire — for fun — Ezren quickly realizes two things: He’s not supposed to be here. Something is terribly wrong with the academy. Whispers in the walls. Students vanishing. A centuries-old mystery about the founder’s missing heart. As magical mayhem explodes around him, Ezren stumbles into clues about a secret buried beneath the school. One that could unravel the kingdom—or himself. Prepare for a rollercoaster of spells, suspense, sarcasm, and sweet awkward romance. Because at Dreadmoor Academy, surviving exams is easy... compared to surviving the truth.

Kyoline Diego was born of blood, betrayal, and gunfire. Born of a Respectable Made Man, a child who frightened a few but was cherished by all. Her world was destroyed the day her father was assassinated and her family left for dead. Eighteen and jaded now, Kyoline makes friends with bartending shifts, gun-running, and caring for the siblings nobody else will. Love is not on the agenda—survival is. But there's Tenz Jersey, her mafia beau, all tattoos and broken vows, who kisses like sin and lies like the bible. He gives her protection, passion, and anarchy in equal measure. She tells herself he's enough, that he's the only one capable of making the threat feel like home. Until Isaac. Cold. Deadly. Unapologetically deadly. He grabs her and stuffs her into a black SUV, and claims to be a cop, and whisks her off into a game of questioning, control, and cannoli. Only Isaac's not NYPD—he's the mafia's best hitman. And he's staring at her way too hard. He notices what others do not—her quick wit, her raw edges, the fire she keeps hidden under her golden dresses and guarded smiles. He is not trying to save her. He wishes to see how far she will go to save herself. Now Kyoline is caught between two men who both report to the same violent underworld—and both want her for different reasons. One wants to cage her up. The other wants to burn her alive. But the mafia doesn't believe in love. The mafia believes in loyalty. And Kyoline's loyalty might cost her everything—her heart, her freedom, and maybe even her life. In a world where love is poison and trust is a weapon, one girl must decide if she's a pawn in their game… or the queen who burns their kingdom to ashes.

| (WFP) #17 Silver Tier Award Winner | After staying up late reading a novel, I woke up in an unfamiliar body and into an unfamiliar world. Turns out, I've been transmigrated as the villainous daughter of Marquis Herman, the novel I had read! Watch me as I become the best villainess there is, and I'm going to do it with class!

Jenni got a scholarship to go to the South Korea official international scholar acedemic college (SKOISAC). Going to SKOISAC, she meets members of a K-pop band and befriends them leading to a closer friendship towards another member of the group. How will that work out for her? read for more information.

Have you ever how the 'unique quest chains' are born, how 'mega-rare super-items' just drop out of thin air, and why every random minor character in the starting village is a hidden expert? I am the reason. I am the silently curshing ghost ofthe machine running cogs of 'secret quests', the plot-driving device of destiny, the shepherd to the millions of players that just KNOW that every stone holds a unique opportunity for loot, lore and skills. I am a sole Admin of the greatest DMMO-RPG, partialy AI and a man who holds the great responsibility overseeing the life of the game... With a slight problem though. The game was destroyed a week before it's start. Completely. So now there is no game. There are players, me and million of cheap tricks I honed in my life for the single goal of proving to all of you, that... This game definitely does exist. --- First of all, I post this book on my Patreon. 18 chapters of this book are there - for 3$ it's all yours... Though, of course, I will be posting it for free on this site too. Except I first post them on my Patreon - so now 1 chapter is here - and 19 are there. When it would have 10 chapters here? 28 chapters are there. So... You know? You can support my life there for 18 chapters ahead of the curve. I will be very grateful!

This is a story of devotion, heartbreak and sacrifice. Love is the name of sacrifice, of living for someone else, and dying for someone else. Hope this is a start to future inspirations.

As one of the heirs of the Vandaster family, Shiu Vandaster had to work hard and frequently change schools due to his family's reputation and his own delinquent, bad-boy image. He believed that his final year of school would be peaceful and uneventful, with no desire to make friends. But when Shiu reunites with his obsessive childhood friend, Damio, all of his plans fall apart turning his world upside down. Years passed, and they are now adults, however, Damio was determined to stay by his side. No matter how hard Shiu tried to escape from the man's relentless pursuit, the man always managed to find him. Those black, intense eyes seemed to burn with obsession and desire, fixed on Shiu without fail. As their lives became increasingly intertwined, marked by turbulent love and passion, Shiu came to the realization that escaping the man's grasp was impossible.

Jessica and Angie have been friends for years. Sharing laughter, secrets, and everyday life, their bond seems unbreakable—until Angie discovers a feeling she should never have admitted to herself: she's attracted to Gregory, Jessica's husband. Torn between her loyalty to her best friend and a growing desire she can no longer ignore, Angie begins to draw closer to Gregory, playing a dangerous game where every glance, every word, becomes a heartbeat filled with tension. Meanwhile, Jessica lives in blissful ignorance, believing in the strength of her marriage and her friendship. But small changes, silences, and subtle signs begin to awaken her doubts. A love triangle where passion, betrayal, and heartbreak collide—each beat drawing Jessica, Angie, and Gregory closer to a confrontation that could shatter everything.

They called him a failure. Now he’s their last hope. After dying in a world where magic ruled everything, Kael Ardyn, once a feared Archmage, awakens in the body of a disgraced academy student in a distant future. The Seven Moons that once blessed the world are fading, monsters are mutating, and ancient gods slumber within forgotten relics. But Kael remembers everything. His lost love. His betrayal. The war he couldn’t stop. This time, he hides in plain sight—slacking off, dodging attention, and sarcastically guiding his oddball companions: a cursed talking sword, an overpowered ogre monk, a flirty villainess, and a cold elven assassin. What starts as a second chance soon becomes a race against divine fate itself. As secrets unravel and laughter meets heartbreak, Kael must decide: Will he rise as a god… or live as a man who rewrote destiny for love?

Como uno de los herederos de la familia Vandaster, Shiu Vandaster tuvo que trabajar duro y cambiar frecuentemente de escuela debido a la reputación de su familia y a su propia imagen de chico malo y delincuente. Creía que su último año de colegio sería tranquilo y sin incidentes, y sin ganas de hacer amigos. Pero cuando Shiu se reencuentra con su obsesivo amigo de la infancia, Damio, todos sus planes se desmoronan poniendo su mundo patas arriba. Pasan los años y ya son adultos, sin embargo, Damio está decidido a permanecer a su lado. Por mucho que Shiu intentara escapar de la implacable persecución del hombre, éste siempre se las arreglaba para encontrarlo. Aquellos ojos negros e intensos parecían arder de obsesión y deseo, fijos en Shiu siempre. A medida que sus vidas se entrelazaban cada vez más, marcadas por un amor y una pasión turbulentas, Shiu llegó a la conclusión de que escapar de las garras del hombre era imposible.

When university student Theo Ramirez has a chance run-in with Officer Mara Delaney, a solitary and sharp-witted policewoman with a past she keeps tightly guarded, neither expects the encounter to spark an unlikely, age-gap friendship that reshapes both their lives. Set against the backdrop of a tense campus protest, institutional scrutiny, and public misinterpretation, Parallel Lines explores the fragile space between trust and assumption, intimacy and visibility. As Theo navigates accusations, alienation, and the weight of being “too close” to someone like Mara, the two form a bond that defies categorization—one forged not by romance, but by mutual recognition in a world that prefers simpler narratives. When whispers swell into hearings and headlines, both must decide how much they’re willing to risk to remain part of each other’s lives. Spanning years, careers, and quiet acts of devotion, Parallel Lines is a story about the quiet heroism of platonic love, the resilience of chosen connection, and what it means to stand beside someone—especially when the world tells you not to.

I've always wanted to be a hero since I was a little kid; that's all I ever wanted. The hero I wanted to be was that strong and brave person who could save the day with a smile and beat down villains and monsters with ease, but life doesn't always give you what you want, does it? Also posting on my other account on Royal Road: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/588903

She was never meant to survive. But the shadows had other plans. On a storm-waiting night, a woman drives to the edge of a black river, her infant daughter wrapped in silence and sorrow. With a lullaby as farewell, she lets the child drift into the current—abandoned to darkness, forgotten by the world. But something otherworldly was watching. From the forest’s breath and the river’s mouth, a presence of silk and shadow emerges — ancient, monstrous, and mournful. It saves the child, not out of kindness, but from a force deeper than mercy: instinct. What it returns to the world is no longer just a human girl. Sha is raised not by hands, but by legs — sharpened, webbed, and many. She learns to walk with quiet steps, to speak with silence, and to see through more than just eyes. Her name, barely remembered from a tattered rags, becomes a curse and a promise. As Sha grows, the world beyond the woods stirs with whispers. Something is hunting what should have died. And Sha, caught between the blood of her mother and the venom of her new one, must decide what kind of monster she is willing to become. A dark, lyrical fable about abandonment, transformation, and the strange shapes love can take — Sha Doe is the beginning of a tale spun in silk and sorrow.

The Mage Without Magic In a world where magic is everything... he was born with nothing. In Elarion, magic isn’t just power — it’s breath, identity, and destiny. From glowing cities in the sky to blades forged from starlight, every soul is connected to the Mana Web — except one. Nezutsu. The only child in history to be born Ashless. Powerless. Magicless. Worthless. Mocked. Feared. Forgotten. Even the weakest ant can cast a spell… but Nezutsu? He’s not even considered human. But beneath his cursed fate lies something far more dangerous than magic — A secret sealed by the gods, a power buried so deep that even the heavens tremble at the thought of its return. He doesn’t seek revenge. He doesn’t crave glory. But when the world turns its back on him… he walks straight into the darkness it fears. As ancient legends reawaken, dark empires rise, and forbidden truths begin to crack the foundation of reality itself — the boy without magic may become the one force that decides the fate of all magic. Some powers aren’t meant to be seen. Some destinies aren’t meant to be written. And some mages… shouldn’t exist at all. Why you’ll be obsessed with The Mage Without Magic: A heart-wrenching journey from zero to legendary A slow-burning romance full of longing, sacrifice, and fate A 500-chapter saga with a hidden power that won’t surface until you’ve fallen deep into the story Every chapter ends in a cliffhanger — and you won’t be able to stop Ancient gods, magical rankings, secret bloodlines, and a hero who defies everything Will you walk with the powerless boy? Or will you stand against the storm he’s about to become?

They lived as siblings, unaware that fate was quietly rewriting their story.