Laurel Castillo

El rey ha muerto. La capital arde. Y la última heredera al trono huye por su vida. En los bosques del sur de uno de los cinco estados, un joven criado en la soledad vive sin conocer el mundo... hasta que una flecha y un grito cambian su destino. No sabe nada de castillos ni linajes, pero cuando ve a una chica perseguida por bandidos, su instinto lo obliga a intervenir. Sin quererlo, se convierte en el guardián de un secreto que podría cambiar el futuro de Argenmaris. Y con ello, en un enemigo para todos los que buscan el poder. Una historia de guerra, supervivencia y lealtad. Cuando el rey cae... se desata la verdadera guerra.

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

¡Me arrebataron aquello que amaba!. ellosno me amaban, ahora me encuentro sola fría y despotejida, tomó aquel pequeño recipiente de cristal,recordando esas palabras -tómalo de todas formas eres solo un estorbo, ellos me aman.- sus palabras suenan como una victoria ganada. mis lágrimas se desbordan sin control por mi rostro. hazel su Guardia nos observaba con una mirada burlezca, mis ojos son de su plica. -oh...pobre indefensa, Daphne al fin obtienes lo que mereces por arrebatar lo que nunca fue tuyo-. su tono despectivo,lleno de malicia resonante en la Sala, antes de ser tomada de el cabello sintiendo un dolor agudo e insoportable. -en tiende no eres mejor que yo, siempre. fui mejor que tu lo tengo todo y tu nada-. siento como mi cuerpo se desploma en el piso, colapso sobre mis propias lágrimas, antes de beber el pequeño frasco. ella mira feliz el momento, a ella no le importa mi sufrimiento solo desea mi muerte más que nada. -¿por que?..., ¿que...hice para merecer es...to?- mi voz tan débil como nunca apagando se en un debil susurro , mi cuerpo temblando, ella solo sonríe. -te odio eres algo que debo quitar de el camino,además de ser solo un obstáculo-. su voz suave pero llena de malicia ,sus ojos observando me con una mirada llena de maldad y codicia aún cuando mi cuerpo colapsa escupiendo sangre, ¡nunca existió un por que solo me odiaba.! sonrió colapsando por el veneno en mi cuerpo, aquello que me hace escupir sangre, mi vista nublada se despide de este mundo oscuro sin pizca de emoción. oh... la voz de aquella chica sonando como una débil despedida a este cruel mundo que llame hogar, su cuerpo muerto ya hacia en el piso, la amante celebrando su victoria. --- -!esto es injusto si yo estuviera allí, la haria arrepentirse!- rechino los dientes con furia, antes de ir a la cama estaba molesta, Daphne era una miga jerarquía y una estúpida, pero aún así se aferró hasta su último aliento en una falsa esperanza de nada. me tumbó en mi cama. -eres una pendeja Daphne pero no te culpo , ya que fuiste creada para ser dócil y sumisa solo para tres imbéciles que no te merecen-. me recuesto en mi cama mirando el techo. -como sea-.

Gianna Michaels, a passionate fashion design student, is set to marry Xavier Castillo, the enigmatic billionaire, as part of a long standing family arrangement. However, Gianna's parents, who aren't who she thinks they are, are set out for far more than the benefits of the arranged marriage. What would happen when the truth finally comes out? Would these two people find love in this arranged relationship and overcome all the odds or the villains are going to win this time just like they did 19 years ago?

The ancient saying goes: Most generals come from Guan Xi, while ministers come from Guan Dong. He Yan was born to be a Star General. She was merely a stepping stone for her family, and was used as her brother’s substitute. She had fought on the battlefields for years, bringing peace to Xi Qiang, stopping the barbarians… When her brother recovered, she gave up her position with great laurels brought to her name. Without further ado, she was married off. During her married life, she was forsaken by her husband and even suffered from a strange illness, thereby losing her eyesight… The young and pretty concubine stood in front of her, speaking softly: “The decoction you drank that made you blind was instructed by the elders of your family. As you know, the dead tell no tales. If you lived, you would be your family’s greatest threat!” A great general of her time, the heroine of the country, died pitifully in the hands of those shameless women, who only knew to fight for a man’s favor… How absurd! When she opened her eyes again, she had become the drill fields officer’s daughter, who was weak and arrogant, innocent and naive. They had stolen her glory, taken her life, lead her army and betrayed her feelings! She had crawled back from the depths of hell and would take back everything she had lost, one by one. Bring the world under her feet and with her beauty and nobility, overwhelm the nine prefectures! But would she get out easily once she entered the barracks? Hardly did she begin her adventures when He Yan met her arch-enemy of the previous lifetime, that young hunk whose “enemies would retreat as soon as he attacked”. The chic and cool female general versus the handsome and ravenous young man. Two efficient generals team up to conquer the world!

“Get away from her!” The voice behind us hit like a bullet. We both froze. I turned slowly, and there he was—Castillo “What did you do?” he growled. “I bonded,” I said calmly. “With him?” he roared, stepping closer. “You think he’s worthy of what runs through your blood? Of you?” Aether stepped in front of me. “She chose me,” he said firmly. “You lost her the moment you turned your back, the moment you abandoned her due to your greed and uncertainty .” I was supposed to be Luna by mate bond but Alpha Castillo broke me with a harsh rejection. To him I wasn’t worthy to be his Luna, but now after discovering that I’m not just Maybel the pack apprentice healer, but the last Vessel of the moon goddess he wouldn’t let me be with Alpha Aether; my new mated bond. Struggling with Alpha Aether’s hunting past, battling with Castillo’s new Luna who wouldn’t rest until she steals my power, and upholding my new identity as the goddess vessel, I’m wondering how I would cope with these burdens bestowed on me. Find out how May navigates through Fate and destiny, and how she copes as two Alpha fights for her love.

--- Alora Serano is a therapist with a gift for healing broken minds—but she never expected to be forced into marrying one. Her husband, Laurel Ashford, is a powerful CEO with a sharp tongue, colder eyes, and a past he keeps buried in silence. Their marriage is nothing more than a calculated transaction between two families—but beneath the formalities and tension lies something far more dangerous: chemistry. From the moment Alora enters Laurel’s world, he makes it clear—he didn’t ask for a wife, especially not one with eyes that see right through him. "You’re wasting your time trying to fix me, mia cara," Laurel mutters one night, jaw clenched, eyes dark with everything he refuses to say. "And yet, here you are... letting me in, inch by inch," Alora replies softly, holding his gaze. He smirks, the edge of something darker curling at his lips. "You like how my fingers make you feel, don’t you, Alora?" Their dynamic is a storm. Passion tangled in pain. One moment, they're at each other’s throats, the next, they’re pressed against the walls in breathless silence, trying to pretend the desire doesn’t mean anything. But it does. Every glance burns. Every accidental touch leaves a mark. Alora never meant to fall for a man who weaponized distance, and Laurel never expected a woman who could unravel him with just a look. "You don't get to touch me like that and pretend it means nothing," she snaps during one of their many arguments. His voice is a low growl as he steps closer. "And you don't get to look at me like that unless you're ready for the consequences." As Alora digs deeper into his psyche, she uncovers the wounds he’s buried for years—wounds he never let anyone see. But love isn’t easy, not when trauma lurks in every corner and trust feels like a luxury neither of them can afford. When Laurel’s demons rise to the surface and Alora begins to break under the weight of loving a man who might never be able to love her back, the line between devotion and destruction begins to blur. "You make me want to believe in things I swore I never would again," Laurel whispers against her skin one night, vulnerable and raw for the first time. "And I want to be the reason you finally do," Alora breathes. Their story is messy, complicated, and maddening—but also intoxicating, healing, and unforgettable. In a marriage born out of duty, they discover that sometimes, the person you were forced to marry becomes the only one who can truly set you free. ---

Luisa, hace parte de la seguridad personal de su madre, se encontraba en una posición única. Sabía todos los movimientos y hábitos de la señora Ana, y también conocía su verdadera identidad como su madre. Sin embargo, Luisa había hecho una promesa a su padre, había estado separado de su madre durante años. Su padre le había pedido que no revelara a su madre que era su hija, al menos no hasta que él considerara que era el momento adecuado. Luisa se sentía atrapada entre su lealtad a su padre y su deseo de establecer una conexión con su madre. Quería revelar la verdad y conocer a su madre de manera más profunda, pero también quería cumplir con su promesa. ¿Qué pasaría cuando su madre finalmente descubra la verdad? ¿Cómo reaccionaría al saber que su hija, a quien había creído muerta durante tanto tiempo, estaba viva y había estado trabajando para ella en secreto?

Laurel Eldergrove, the unassuming herbalist of Willowmere, spends her days gathering enchanted herbs and brewing sleepytime teas. Surrounded by gnarled willows and misty meadows, she tends to her village’s needs with gentle magic and good humor. Each morning brings a new, low-stakes mystery — a talking cat with a toothache, a garden that swapped its flowers overnight, or a friendly ghost seeking advice on houseplants. With cozy charm and a dash of whimsy, Laurel discovers that even the smallest spells can bring warmth and laughter to the mundane.

¿Qué es un líder? Un verdadero líder no nace con coronas ni títulos. Nace del fuego, del dolor, de las cicatrices del alma. Un líder es aquel que, cuando todo lo que ama ha sido reducido a cenizas, no se arrodilla… sino que se levanta y convierte su ruina en su arma. Un líder es la voz que ruge cuando el mundo le exige silencio. Elías González fue un hombre común, pero con un alma más grande que la vida misma. En la tierra que lo vio nacer —una Venezuela rota, olvidada— sobrevivía entre sudor, hambre y sueños aplastados. Trabajó de todo, estudió más de lo que cualquiera imaginó, y amó con una devoción ciega… hasta que el amor lo traicionó. Descubrió que su esposa, la misma con quien lo dio todo, llevaba años acostándose con otro. Su vida se desmoronó como un castillo de arena. Lo dejó sin dinero, sin dignidad, sin fe. Hundido en la pobreza y la vergüenza, no lo pensó dos veces: huyó como migrante, buscando redención en los Estados Unidos. Cruzó el infierno verde del Darién: selva, sangre, serpientes, fiebre, hambre, traición. Sobrevivió como una bestia herida. Pero justo al tocar el borde de la libertad, fue traicionado por sus propios compañeros y deportado como un criminal. Fue torturado. Golpeado hasta quedar irreconocible. Encadenado, marcado como escoria. Cuando por fin logró escapar, pensó que el destino le daba una segunda oportunidad. Pero el universo aún no había terminado con él. En su desesperación, cayó por un risco, aplastado junto a un tanque oxidado. Su cuerpo reventó. Huesos rotos, carne desgarrada, ojos abiertos en el último grito de dolor. Y sin embargo… no murió. Atravesó un velo divino, como si el alma nadara a través del mismo tiempo. Cuando abrió los ojos de nuevo, era un bebé… pero no en este mundo. Reencarnó en un universo donde la magia y la ciencia caminan juntas. Un mundo gobernado por dioses cósmicos, titanes inmortales, ejércitos de robots, espadas de luz, razas antiguas y guerras eternas. Ahora, con el alma de un hombre roto y la memoria de un guerrero, Elías ha renacido. Pero no como un salvador. Ni como un santo. Ha vuelto para convertirse en algo que el universo jamás ha visto: un Titán.

[Currently on Hiatus but will come back—hopefully, this following week] What was supposed to be a boring field trip turns explosive when 18-year-old Kite Connors breaks the rules and sneaks into a restricted zone on Mt. Laurel. While on the mountain, he discovers a pulsing, alien-like stone—and the moment he touches it, his world erupts. Kite is hit with a surge of raw energy, unlocking powers he can barely control. Speed, strength, energy blasts—he’s become something more than human. But he’s not the only one who wants the stone’s power. Now, hunted by dangerous enemies and caught in a war he doesn’t understand, Kite must learn to fight fast, think faster, and uncover the truth behind the mysterious force inside him. Because this isn’t just about powers—it’s about survival.

Existe un tren que solo aparece cuando estás roto. No figura en los mapas, no sigue horarios. Su destino es el Instituto Velvet: un castillo donde las emociones prohibidas se convierten en magia... y los monstruos que acechan llevan tu propio rostro." KAELEN MORVEN lo sabe bien. Con quince años y un corazón lleno de silencios, recibe una carta sellada con un símbolo ominoso: cuatro espirales que representan Culpa, Ira, Tristeza y Miedo. La invitación es clara: “Solo para los que ya no encajan en este mundo.”

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Título:Ecos del Tiempo Género: Ciencia ficción, drama histórico, acción Sinopsis: Ethan Crowell tenía una vida tranquila con su familia hasta el día en que un experimento fallido los separó en el flujo del tiempo. Ahora, perdido en el pasado, Ethan debe atravesar las épocas más turbulentas de la historia para encontrar a su esposa y su hijo antes de que el tiempo los borre para siempre. Desde el Renacimiento con Leonardo da Vinci hasta los campos de batalla de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, Ethan enfrentará la persecución de la Inquisición, la traición de mentes brillantes y el dilema de alterar el pasado. Pero cada decisión podría cambiar el futuro… o condenarlo para siempre. Entre batallas, secretos históricos y encuentros con figuras legendarias, *Ecos del Tiempo* es una historia de supervivencia, desesperación y la eterna lucha por la familia. ¿Podrá Ethan reunirse con sus seres queridos antes de que el tiempo lo devore?

Laurel Hayes was just an ordinary high school student until mysterious vortexes appeared and unleashed monsters upon the world, turning her life into a nightmare. Barely surviving the chaos with her boyfriend Luka, Laurel awakens to find him a famous hunter, while she’s left behind with her pathetic body as everyone move forward. Determined to catch up, she dies in a relentless pursuit of power—only to wake up again, and again. Trapped in a time loop, Laurel’s obsession with Luka pushes her to madness and murder, but in her fourth life, she chooses a different path thinking about focusing on surviving but ended up discovering new things that makes her goal seems out of reach.

Maggie Laurel's life is forever changed when her family's luxury goods company faces financial ruin. To save the business, she's forced into an arranged marriage with Rick Gaisano, owner of Gaisano Global Holdings. Maggie's never met Rick, but their families have been friends for years, and the union was planned since her birth. Rick, who's been living abroad, returns to the country to fulfill the agreement. As they navigate their new life together, Maggie and Rick must confront their differences and learn to trust each other. Will their marriage be a successful partnership or a loveless arrangement? Can they find love and happiness amidst the pressures of family expectations and business responsibilities?

Después de haber mermado las fuerzas del ejército demoníaco, el grupo del héroe se dirigió al último obstáculo de su viaje, el castillo de la reina demoníaca. Sin embargo, cuando tenían a la reina, la titiritera de la guerra, frente a ellos, ella mostró una expresión confundida, desconcertada por la situación. El grupo del héroe no entendía lo que pasaba, excepto por el mago del equipo, Kris Prestone, quien tenía exactamente la misma expresión que su enemiga, pues resulta que era la misma chica a la que ayudó hace días y a la que prometió volver a encontrarse si es que sobrevivían. ¡Acompáñame a esta historia de un curioso romance entre 2 razas enemigas! ¿Podrán superar todos sus problemas y vivir en paz? ¿Qué pasará con la guerra?

Dylan, un joven común de la era contemporánea, muere y renace como Shu, un niño perteneciente a uno de los mejores clanes de supervivientes atrapados en una isla flotante donde se alza el Castillo de Argos. Adam, príncipe heredero y prodigio de la magia, entrena junto a su mejor amigo Shu hasta que este desaparece, y tras hallar los cadáveres de sus padres, también lo dan por muerto. Años después, Adam se convierte en un capitán respetado, liderando una escuadra en la misión de completar los pisos del castillo para desactivar la barrera que encierra la isla. Pero en medio de una guerra por recursos, un grupo de asesinos empieza a tomar acciones brutales, amenazando directamente a Adam y a los demás clanes.

In the peaceful (if slightly peculiar) village of Laurel, Milo Greenroot just wants to take naps, sip questionable tea, and avoid anything that smells like responsibility. Unfortunately, when you’re the village’s only certified herbalist—with a knack for mixing explosive potions and accidental truth serums—peace is never on the menu. Joined by his sarcastic best friend Luca and his overly responsible apprentice Alma, Milo stumbles from one cozy catastrophe to the next: gossip-fueled uprisings, potion-fueled hiccup plagues, and cats with better judgment than most adults. As strange brews stir stranger consequences, Milo finds himself helping his neighbors in unexpected ways—and maybe, just maybe, discovering that even the laziest herbalist has a part to play in something bigger (like saving the town from its own chaos). A heartwarming, laugh-out-loud slice-of-life adventure with potions, peculiar villagers, and the power of tea-induced honesty. Discord: https://discord.gg/4esnyc5R

En una aldea perdida entre la niebla y el tiempo, cada generación ofrece una vida al oscuro castillo que vigila desde las sombras. Esta vez, la ofrenda no es un cuerpo… es un corazón. Lian, un joven marcado por la tragedia, es elegido como la nueva presa del temido vampiro que reina desde la colina. Pero lo que debía ser una entrega silenciosa se transforma en un vínculo imposible, cuando entre sangre, secretos y noches eternas, nace un deseo prohibido. ¿Puede una presa enamorarse de su cazador? ¿Y puede un ser sin alma volver a amar? Entre el peligro, la pasión y lo sobrenatural, La Presa del Vampiro es una historia donde el amor no salva, pero tampoco muere.

In a world divided by empires and forged by blood, love becomes the most dangerous rebellion of all. Cassian Valerius, a hardened warrior of the Roman Empire, has spent his life wielding the blade for glory and duty. Bound by honor, he never questioned the cost of conquest until the day he laid eyes on her. Lady Selene Aureliana, a noblewoman of the rival Elyrian kingdom, is as brilliant as she is beautiful. Trapped in a gilded cage of politics and power, her heart longs for freedom and finds it in the eyes of an enemy. As war brews between their nations, an impossible romance ignites. Torn between loyalty to his people and devotion to the woman he cannot forget, Cassian must choose: betray his oath or forsake his heart. Together, they will face treason, treachery, and tragedy. But in a time when kingdoms fall and blades decide fate, will love be their salvation or their doom? The Laurel and the Blade is a sweeping tale of forbidden love, sacrifice, and courage, where the price of passion may be the empire itself.

laurel an orphan living in the slums at the outskirts of his city get's his life overturned when his city is attacked and he's turned into a slave. will he be able to turn his situation around and be able to fulfill his dream of becoming a mage by rising from the lowest rugs of society as a mere slave

"Falling into Your Arms" is a romantic novel that follows the story of Anne and Henry, two individuals who meet in an unexpected way. Their initial encounter is awkward and unconventional, but fate seems to bring them together despite the odds. As they navigate their relationship, they face numerous challenges and obstacles. Through the ups and downs, their faith in each other and in their love becomes a guiding force that helps them overcome their differences. Despite the secrets that Henry keeps from Anne, their bond grows stronger, and they find themselves falling deeply in love. However, as Anne discovers more about Henry's past and the secrets he's been keeping, she's forced to confront her own feelings and doubts. Will she be able to forgive him and move forward, or will the revelations tear them apart? Throughout the novel, the author explores themes of love, trust, and redemption. The characters' journeys are complex and multifaceted, making it difficult to predict the outcome. Will Anne and Henry's love prevail, or will it falter under the weight of secrets and uncertainty? The novel's plot is full of twists and turns, keeping readers engaged and invested in the characters' lives. The author's writing style is engaging, and the characters' emotions are palpable, making it easy to become immersed in their story. Ultimately, "Falling into Your Arms" is a romance novel that asks questions about the nature of love, trust, and forgiveness. Can two people overcome their differences and build a life together, or will their love fade away like sand between their fingers? The novel's conclusion will leave readers pondering these questions long after they finish reading.

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Elisa is thrown into a whirlwind of betrayal and danger, forced to accept the harsh reality of belonging to a stranger. Due to her father Edward Rivera’s crimes, she becomes the price he must pay, a pawn in a ruthless game of power. Ricardo Castillo never wanted marriage, but to claim his inheritance, he has no choice but to marry Elisa. However, standing in his way is his vengeful elder brother, Emiliano, who is determined to destroy any chance Ricardo has of securing their father’s empire. With fate pulling them in unexpected directions, will Elisa and Ricardo survive the storm that threatens to consume them? And will Emiliano succeed in taking what he believes is rightfully his, or does destiny have other plans?

La joven princesa Lily es una chica bella, inteligente perfecta en todo lo que hace, digna de admiración, no obstante s una mujer manipuladora que siempre obtien lo que quiere por cualquier método. Cansada de la vida en el castillo, lo abandona y viaja al norte en busca de aventuras y diversiones. Por otra lado esta York un antigua guardia real, aburrido de su vida tranquila abandona su puesto para buscar algo mas, pero no salió como deseaba y termino llevando una vida normal, todo lo contrario a que quería. Todo cambio una conoció a alguien que lo forzaría a cambia

Cleo Reyes and Riz Castillo were never supposed to get along. Cleo, a meticulous engineering student, believes in logic, structure, and keeping his emotions in check. Riz, an expressive and intuitive architecture major, thrives on creativity and wears his heart on his sleeve. They've been rivals since freshman year-competing for grades, recognition, and pride. But everything changes during a college retreat when a single, unexpected kiss ignites a connection neither of them saw coming. Hope you will love this story.