Night Bound Aubade

In a world teetering on the edge of environmental collapse, brilliant scientist Dr. Eleanor Frost launches a desperate gambit: a groundbreaking cryogenic sleep experiment that might give humanity a second chance. Among the carefully selected volunteers is her stepdaughter, Seraphina, a perceptive young woman whose courage and intelligence make her the perfect candidate for this leap into the unknown. But what begins as a scientific endeavor takes a dark turn when Seraphina awakens decades later to find a world transformed by catastrophic climate engineering gone wrong. The landscape is locked in eternal winter, and a tyrannical queen rules with an iron fist, using a mysterious substance called Frostbane to maintain her power and immortality. As Seraphina navigates this harsh new reality, she discovers she's not alone. MIRRA, an advanced AI created by her stepmother, has evolved beyond its original programming and now exists as both guardian and guide. Joining forces with a band of rebels, each possessing unique skills and haunted by their own histories, Seraphina must unravel the truth behind her stepmother's disappearance, the queen's rise to power, and the connection between the cryogenic technology and the Frostbane that holds the land in its icy grip. But time is running out. Other cryogenic subjects remain in suspended animation, their lives hanging in the balance, while the queen's control grows stronger with each passing day. Seraphina must decide what future is worth fighting for—and what she's willing to sacrifice to achieve it.

In a world governed by dynamics of Alphas, Betas, and Omegas, 25-year-old Kian Vale, a fiercely independent Omega, has always lived by one rule: never depend on anyone but himself. Tired of the relentless cycles of his heat, Kian has mastered the art of enduring it alone. Working as a marketing strategist at a prestigious firm, he thrives on logic, discipline, and control. But when his carefully constructed world shatters during an unexpected heat at the office, everything changes. Enter Adrian Blackwell, his cold, dominant Alpha superior who seems to exude power with every step. When Kian’s heat spirals out of control, Adrian intervenes, igniting a relationship that is as consuming as it is destructive. With a toxic blend of passion, possessiveness, and manipulation, their connection tests the limits of desire and control. As Kian wrestles with his growing dependency on Adrian and the darker sides of their dynamic, he must ask himself: Is he willing to lose himself entirely for love, or can he reclaim his independence without losing the bond they share?

Nadine Kim, a young woman from a prominent Korean family, who returns home after spending years abroad. Her return to the grand family mansion stirs up painful memories of a controlling mother and a childhood marred by relentless pressure to meet impossible standards of beauty and perfection. Haunted by the ghosts of her past and struggling with the eating disorder that once controlled her life, Nadine must navigate the complex threads of familial love, expectation, and resentment. As she reconnects with her kind-hearted grandparents, playful older brother, and supportive sister-in-law, she finds moments of warmth—but every interaction with her mother threatens to unravel the fragile sense of peace she has worked so hard to achieve. In a world where appearances are everything, Nadine learns that healing isn't about perfection—it's about confronting the past and finding the strength to reclaim her own identity. Bound by Thread is a poignant exploration of generational trauma, the complexities of family, and the quiet resilience of a woman determined to break free from the patterns that bind her.

Damark was just like everyone working hard to earn money and living a livelihood. But something happened in the whole world that changed it completely. A new phenomenon that people started experiencing which made their heart beat extremely slowly making them unconscious. But why? Someone or Something is interfering with the reality, changing and bending it. Everyone who is reading is affected. No one can escape it. What is it ? ........

❝Why do I feel like I’ve known you for a lifetime... when I can't remember a thing about you?❞ Princess Seraphina is dying. Her once-bright future is eclipsed by a mysterious illness no healer, spell, or remedy can cure. As her strength fades, so does the fragile hope of her kingdom, Arundelle. Everything changes when a nameless man with no memories is brought to the palace. Taken in as a servant, his presence unsettles the rigid order of Seraphina’s world. There’s something about him—something ancient and powerful, inexplicably tied to her own fate. As their lives intertwine, forbidden love blooms, defying her royal duty and his humble station. But with dark forces closing in and time slipping away, Seraphina must choose: risk her heart and her kingdom for a chance at salvation, or let the secrets tear them apart.

In the realm of Azura, where the mystical forest of Tenebrous threatens to consume the kingdom, a mysterious tome hidden within the labyrinthine library of Eldrid holds the key to an ancient secret. The book, "Chronicles of Eldrida," weaves a tale of forbidden love, magic, and sacrifice. When Lyra, a brilliant and curious scholar, stumbles upon the ancient text, she is unexpectedly transported into the body of Elianora, a noblewoman betrothed to Crown Prince Kaidën of Azura. Elianora's love for Kaidën has been unwavering since childhood, but fate has other plans. A tragic accident leaves Kaidën disfigured and crippled, forcing Elianora to confront the darkness within herself. As Lyra navigates her new reality, she finds herself torn between her loyalty to Elianora's memories and her growing feelings for the brooding prince. As the forest's dark energies encroach upon the kingdom, Lyra must unravel the mysteries of Azura's past and the sinister forces driving the forest's expansion. With the fate of the kingdom hanging in the balance, Lyra must choose between her love for Kaidën and her duty to protect the realm. Will Lyra find a way to restore Kaidën to his former glory, or will the shadows of the past consume them? Can she reconcile her dual identities and forge a new path, or will the journey ultimately prove too daunting?

An Imperial Scholar by day. An assassin by night. The World of Cultivation has changed. Elemental Mancers. Flux Mancers. Spirit Mancers. Soul Mancers. Raining down fire and splitting oceans. Destroying mountains with a single stomp and calming skies with a glance. Controlling the tides of Karma, while wielding the souls of others like a puppeteer tugging on the Lines of Fate. The most mysterious of them all were Spirit Mancers, a truth that Theron was more than intimately familiar with. Due to one's Tribulation, his life was turned upside down. His family, his rage, his somber sadness becoming nothing more than Bad Karma's fuel for a madman. He was once a gentle young man, a non-combative Water Mancer who wanted nothing more than to read his novels to the sound of the rain and one day become an Imperial Scholar. But now... Everything had changed. He donned a cloak in the silent night as the clouds above gathered. Pulling its hood over his chilling blue eyes, he stalked off into the darkness. The first droplets fell. He would become the nightmare of his enemies, the blade hidden in the shadows of Heaven's tears. The River of the Night.

You read stories where the protagonist gets reincarnated in another world and gains a system, well... this is different.WAY different, read and find out what I mean. Hello everyone, I'm new on webnovel and this is my first novel. So, I would really appreciate it if you comment as it lets me know I have readers. Updates are whenever I have data or Internet,if you live in the US, but the Nigerians.... you know what I mean, especially if you are a teenager (which I am)

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In the mystical realm of Eldrador, a young queen named Kaida finds herself at the centre of a polyamorous relationship with six powerful kings. Each king possesses unique abilities and strengths, and together they form a united front against the dark forces that threaten their kingdom. As Kaida navigates her relationships with each of the kings, she discovers that she is the key to unlocking an ancient prophecy that will determine the fate of Eldrador. With the help of her lovers, Kaida must confront the darkness with herself and face the evil sorcerer Malakar, who seeks to destroy their kingdom. Throughout the novel, Kaida and her kings face numerous challenges and obstacles, including battles with dark creatures, political intrigue and personal struggles. However, through their love and devotion to one another, they are able to overcome these challenges and emerge stronger and more united than ever.

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.

Elara flecther, a physician tended to the queen of Mieven, Mrs rose colvin who was sick, during the absence of the king, Mrs Eldric colvin and the prince Aleric colvin, as they went for diplomatic travels when the king arrived home, he made Elara the new physician/ doctor of the palace. the prince of Mieven had taken a liking to her during her times in the palace , he would always seek opportunities to meet or speak with her any means possible, Elara viewed her attention towards the prince to be professional and nothing more as her eyes were drawn to the royal guard of the Mieven palace, Jace, who she had few talks with him and even having secret meetings. ____ "LET GO OF ME.."Elara yelled as she tried releasing herself from the prince grip. "why do you find it so hard to love me, WHY HIM" aleric said not letting go of her. "I would never love you, the only reason I'm here are my duties and loyalties to the king and queen and you should respect that" Elara says glaring at the prince to before releasing herself from his grip.

[WARNING!!!!: CONTAINING ADULT CONTENT !!!!!] Selene’s life has always been a struggle. Born to a mistress and rejected by society because of her mixed heritage, she faces rejection after rejection from suitors. With her father threatening to sell her to a neighboring kingdom, Selene feels trapped in a cruel destiny. But when a mysterious and feared prince arrives, everything changes. He is different from the others—dangerous, powerful, and unshaken by her past. Will Selene find freedom and love, or is she bound to a fate darker than she ever imagined?

A noble family is cursed by a being beyond them, yet so familiar,a journey of tragedy and acceptance, inspired by mushoku tensei and attack of titan

"Have You Ever Wondered What Would Happen If You Transmigrated to a Cultivation World?" For Lin Fan, the answer is chaos—especially when he finds himself in the body of a powerful Saintess! But that’s not all: the Saintess has taken over his body in the modern world. With their lives swapped and worlds turned upside down.

When a supernatural killer stalks Seattle, witch and private investigator Lexi Alexandra Thompson must join forces with detective Ethan Stone to unravel the mystery, while navigating their forbidden attraction and the secrets of her own past

Life could have been soo easy if only Zee had chosen the life of a farmer. But that was not her path. Conflict, and battle, that is the life she wanted. A heroic warrior, charging into battle to save princes and defend the weak. Life is not always the same as what you read in stories. And Zee quickly learns this cruel fact. Thrown into conflict she must first survive, and once she does that, she needs to find her way back home.

"You are my mate"he said...iam not...she replied The alpha prince Daki faces the wrath when fate works against him.He must face the greatest danger to make sure she remains bond to him.

When Princess Sezin Letizia Morgan Kok is ordered by her father to marry Prince Soren from a neighboring kingdom, she reluctantly agrees, driven by duty. But as the wedding day approaches, she's consumed by terrifying nightmares that fill her with dread. Desperate to escape the union, Sezin attempts to flee, only to be captured and returned to the palace. Her father's insistence on the marriage proves unyielding, and the wedding preparations proceed. But just as Prince Soren is about to place the ring on Sezin's finger, she falls into a mysterious coma. Weeks later, Sezin awakens to a shocking revelation: a cryptic letter reveals a dark secret tying her fate to a mysterious figure known as the Shadow Prince. With her lifespan hanging in the balance, Sezin must embark on a perilous quest to find the elusive Shadow Prince. Will she succeed, or will time run out? *** Sezin stood transfixed as the Shadow Prince clashed with their enemies, fighting valiantly to protect her. But despite his formidable power, the enemies managed to create a portal, threatening to imprison him forever in the Shadow Realm. In a shocking turn of events, Sezin felt an unseen force pull her towards the portal. Before she could react, she was sucked in, vanishing into the shadows. The portal slammed shut behind her. The Shadow Prince's eyes widened in horror as he realized what had happened. "My wife, my unborn child," he whispered, his voice trembling with anguish. Then, a thunderous roar shook the air, causing the ground to tremble beneath his feet. "I will destroy you all!" he bellowed, his fury crackling like lightning.

a collection of short horror and thiller stories

Night Breaker is the first entry in the Night Stories Series. The remaining family of four brothers move to their late mother's childhood home following the death of their parents. Looking to discover healing in the family, the four brothers will discover that there lies a curse in this old native American town. A curse filled with pain, grief and the gory stench of vengeance. This family must pull together in order to figure out how to escape the vicious claws of the Night Breaker. Though they will soon learn that fighting this curse isn't the priority. The question they will discover is "if" they can rid themselves of it before death takes them. Read as they traverse through the modern world of the supernatual.

Brianna was a 28-year-old girl who had a miserable and destitute life because all the money she was paid was not enough to pay her mom’s hospital bills and their basic needs. Luckily for her, her uncle got a work for her to be a waitress at his club and that he will give her enough money to be able to take care of herself and her mom. She started to work there as a waitress, it was going on well until a she had a quarrel with one of their regular customers named Leon which was resolved when she was forced to apologize After some weeks later her cousin arrived in the country as she was out of the city some time ago to study. One night her father drugged Leon so that his daughter would sleep with him, unfortunately he slept with Brianna. He was later forced by his parents to marry her all though it was unintended, since they didn’t really like each other, it was a contract marriage between the two of them without the knowledge of their parents. This made Kelsey angry because she also liked Leon, so she tried to destroy the marriage in several ways, but all her plans failed. Life was still miserable because she and Leon always quarreled and fought over petty issues. They both opened a new page when her childhood friend wanted to marry her when the contract is over, he had admired her during their childhood years but never had the courage to tell. Leon did not agree so they ended up quarrelling each time he comes to visit her. Leon now realizes that he likes her and plans on confessing his love for her someday. One day Brianna was trying to separate a fight between Leon and her ex-boyfriend, and she ended up getting hurt. Through her hospital days he was always by her side and one time told her how he felt about her. Their feelings were reciprocal, they began dating and eventually got married properly

The story of Elize Ryren as she bring her beloved brother back to their home.

WARNING [R18] "Right now," Zamian whispered, his voice low and sultry, "I'll make sure you only call my name." "Z-Zamian, what are you... what are you doing?" she gasped as he pulled her even closer, their bodies fitting together perfectly. She could feel the warmth radiating from him, a magnetic force drawing her in. "Shh," he whispered against her ear, his breath warm and tantalizing. "Not yet. Save that voice for later." **** Mira Adams, a 19-year-old girl, ran into the forest to escape the death that the war had brought her. Little did she know, she would meet Zamian Zan, a mysterious stranger who took her in for reasons unknown. She escaped the next day. On her 21st birthday, she finally left the small village after pleading with her grandfather, who agreed for reasons she didn’t understand. Little did she know, she was destined to marry the stranger she had met two years earlier. Zamian, now 23, is a CEO and secretly the king of a hidden kingdom. He marries Mira due to a debt her late father owed him, but that wasn't his only reason—he told her he wanted a child from her, though his true motives remain a mystery to her.

When book editor Liriel stumbles upon a mysterious novel in a forgotten corner of an old library, she never expects it to draw her into a world beyond her own. As she flips through the book’s pages, Liriel finds herself inside the dark world of Ashwood— a kingdom haunted by shadows. Unwillingly her path crossed with Lucian Aldric Vaelan– the antagonist of the book, the enigmatic prince who seems to know more than he lets on, whose gaze lingers a moment too long, and whose touch is a dangerous promise. Under his watchful eye, Liriel is drawn deeper into a web of political intrigue and ancient curses, Where the more she explores, the more she realizes she may be entangled in a story that was never just a story. Caught between reality and the shadowed corridors of Ashwood’s court, Liriel must choose: stay close to Lucian and risk her heart, or find a way home before she loses herself in his world entirely. But Lucian has his own plans. And in a kingdom ruled by fear and power, no one escapes the Villain Prince unscathed.

In a world now overtaken by monstrous creatures and devastating chaos, Arjun Verma, a 24-year-old ordinary man, finds himself trapped within the confines of his apartment, shielded by a mysterious power known as The Bound Dweller. This passive ability ensures no one can enter his home without his permission—but it comes at a grave cost. Arjun cannot leave the safety of his apartment. While the outside world crumbles with monsters ravaging cities, Arjun is forced to survive alone with only the food left in his pantry and the strange abilities that have awakened within him. With his family somewhere out there and no way to communicate with them, Arjun’s only goal is to reunite with his loved ones. As his powers grow and new skills emerge, Arjun discovers that he must adapt quickly, face terrifying creatures, and learn to navigate a world filled with danger. But even in this apocalyptic world, Arjun’s journey is just beginning—one that will push him from weak to strong, from isolated survivor to a powerful force that could shape the future of this broken world.