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Balthazar Constantine

Becoming Ellie

Nobody sees Ellie. They see Mason, this awkward, lanky kid who barely speaks. The one who hides under hoodies, head down, trying to blend into walls. They don’t see the girl trapped underneath, the one who’s been screaming into pillows and mirrors for years, begging to be real. Then comes Zoe. Bright, loud, unapologetically queer Zoe—someone who doesn’t give a damn about fitting in. She’s everything Ellie isn’t allowed to be. And in a wild, reckless moment, Ellie tells her truth: "I'm not Mason. I'm Ellie." It’s terrifying and electric—like ripping off a mask that’s melted into your skin. For the first time, someone sees her. Her best friend Jamie doesn’t flinch. Her little sister almost says, “I knew it.” And in stolen moments, Ellie starts to live—tiny rebellions like growing her hair, whispering her name to the mirror, running a secret Instagram where she can just be. Every step is a victory, but every victory has a price. Her father’s rage is a thunderstorm—loud, blinding, impossible to reason with. Her mother’s tears are quieter but sharper, like glass splinters under her skin. Teachers shrug her off; classmates whisper. Even some friends scatter. When home finally breaks her, Ellie runs. Nowhere to go, but anywhere is better than a house that feels like a prison. Coming out isn't a happy ending; it's a battle. Therapy, support groups, filling out name-change forms while strangers look at her like she’s a freak. Every small victory—being called her real name, the first hormones kicking in, a prom dress that fits—feels like a stolen breath. But it's enough. Enough to keep fighting. Because Ellie isn't just surviving. She's becoming. And that’s something no one—not her father, not her school, not the world—can take from her.
WJ_Constantine · 1.3K Views

The Hostage Princess

Note: Cover Photo from Pinterest and not mine. Credits to the owner The continent has always been riddled with war. Small kingdoms are being invaded by big ones and are swallowed up. Two empires have emerged to be the most powerful, the empire of Constantine in the west and the empire of Alessandria in the east. When the two empires clashed to dominate one another, the continent was put into turmoil. With the war stretching on for years crops and livestock began to dwindle, famine and sickness started to spread. Death had spread throughout the continent. In this war between the two powerful empires, Constantine was at a disadvantage because of the might of Alessandria. Because of the long years of war and the damage it has brought, a truce was formed. Being that Alessandria is the dominant of the two, Constantine was forced to give away some of their territory together with sending a princess as a hostage and one of many wives in the harem of the tyrant emperor of Alessandria. Almera Ashelet Constantine was the eldest princess of the empire of Constantine. Born from the empress of the empire she should have been loved by many. But contrary to that, she was only a princess by name and not favored by her father the emperor Reginald Constantine III of the Constantine Empire. She was then chosen to be the hostage princess that is sent to Alessandria Empire. ** It looked like Almera was in a disadvantageous position, she was not only a princess from the enemy empire but also a weak woman that can be bullied easily. She knew that her father has sent her knowing that she can die in Alessandria and that is what he was counting on to break the truce that was forged. But unknowing to anyone, she has a power that was passed from her mother empress to her. It was a power that can change the tides of this war. Almera kept it a secret as her mother had let her promise on her death bed. But for Almera to survive, she must use this power to wager and struck a deal with the emperor of Alessandria, Romulus. ** At the wedding chambers in Alessandria, Almera was waiting intently. Her hands were sweating even though she was feeling cold. Nervousness enveloped every part of her body. She had heard rumors of Emperor Romulus. She must get him to agree to the wager she had in mind. When the doors opened and a man entered, Almera’s heart leaped. She saw a well built man with little clothes on. It was none other than the emperor of Alessandria, Romulus Alessander. “So, you are the princess of Constantine that was sent here.” The man looked at her from head to toe as if gauging her worth. “You will do.” He had a devilish grin on his face. The man was rushing to the bed where Almera was seating. “W-Wait…” Almera said hastily. “Before everything else… hear me out. I want to make a deal with you.” Romulus stopped just right in front of her. “A deal?” Romulus had one eyebrow up. “Interesting. This is the first time a woman had stopped me in my tracks and surprised me by wanting to strike a deal. Then tell me princess, what deal do you want to have with me?” A playful smirk was etched on his face.
Les01 · 83.9K Views

THE SECRET OF ETERNAL LIFE

Clara Diana refused King Alves' orders to stay at the Lake of the Kingdom of Eternity. She rejected eternal life in the Lake of Eternity. Even if only for a moment, while learning the magic inherited from King Alves. A moment in the lake of eternity is equal to hundreds of years of human life. As a human, Clara Diana only wants to live in the human world, as usual. King Alves was very angry. When everyone wanted to get the secret of the science of eternal life, Clara Diana refused. King Alves banished Clara Diana, and threw her into the world. Not returning to her parents, but throwing the girl into the Middle Ages, the era of slavery. When Clara Diana realized she was in a strange place, Prince Lexius mistook Clara Diana for Princess Darlene, crown princess of the Alexis Kingdom. In the Alexis kingdom there is chaos, the rebels want to kill King Alphard, Princess Darlene's father. It is said that under Alexis's palace is kept the secret key to the door to the Lake of Eternity, a place which is the secret of eternal life. King Alexis must be defeated, his palace must be captured. The problem is that King Alphard is very strong, he cannot be defeated. King Alphard's weakness is his daughter Darlene. Prince Lexius, the rebel's son sells Clara Diana to slave traders. Then Clara Diana was sold again to Constantine's kingdom as a galley slave. Clara Diana carries a secret key object that the rebels are looking for. Everyone doesn't know that the real princess Darlene has died... what's the next story
Meri_Sajja · 63.3K Views

Cold Soul

Jessica's eyes flashed a horror stare as a dagger pierced her heart. The stab came from the man she had loved for over half a decade, The man she chose over the second prince of Gousho and for whom she went against her father, breaking the promise her ancestor made to the royal family, which led to the war between Dumbi and Gousho. ..... ..... Three hundred years ago King Antonio handed the remains of Dumbi to his friend General Cassio Tait as a reward for haven led and won the war against Dumbi. Dumbi was to remain a subordinate kingdom to Gousho, and the family of Tait would have to bow to the king of Gousho. The history behind the two families' ties was passed down from one generation to the next. As the years went by, both families grew apart. The Tait family became powerful as they expanded the kingdom of Dumbi, so it was understandable for the royal family of Gousho to feel threatened by them. To ensure peace between the families and kingdoms, the heads of both families decided to strengthen the bond through marriage. Princess Jessica Tait, the daughter and only child of King Lorenzo Tait, was to marry the second prince of Gousho, Ethan spurs, who fell head over heels in love with her on their first meeting. Unfortunately, the young Princess was already in love with Ramsey Balthazar, the son of a small noble family in Dumbi. Her rejection of the marriage proposal pushed the two families further apart, which led to the cold war that claimed her father's life. After her father's death, Jessica married the love of her life, hoping to lead Dumbi to a greater height and seek revenge against Gousho for her father's death. Unfortunately, Ramsey only married her for the throne, Stabbing a knife in her heart. What happened next? Find out.
Juliet_Omuadona · 83K Views

E. R. A. - [Erase, Re-write, Again!]

In a world that once was peaceful, turned into darkness and despair after Battle of Supremacy - [The Great Filter] between [ERAs]. In this world, the weak were forced to fight for their lives, or face death before their very eyes. The singularity called the [Era of Man] fell apart. There's no way of knowing how long they can survive any further so they went their own separate ways into the world, creating new [ERAs]. Years of tranquility came after, for the calm before the storm stirs slowly too its end. An army with unknown origin surprised the world as men just started to prosper. The monsters with unknown origins seem to only attack magic users which strained military resources of all nations. Out of the ten new [ERAs] formed, in leadership of the Holy Kingdom - [Era of Gods], they proposed a response to the crisis, the [New World Era Alliance], an coalition between all [ERAs]. Balthazar Drake, the Mage of Magical Physiology, was consumed by his own power and claimed responsible to the unprecedented attacks. Being the pioneer of magic, he is sought to be the most powerful mage in the world. Since magic is purely a calling, and magical items are rare, there was only one place where they could get magically inclined people left, the [Diabolus]. The [Diabolus] were mages that used magic for wrong , thus making them criminals. As the [Council of ERAs] assessed the captive [Diabolus], not a single candidate was competent enough to be match Balthazar. But under a special incarceration inside the great fortress of [Paradise Falls], there held a monster who is willing to do the deed, the Devil of Morningstar, Jinn Ragh. Jinn was one of the most notorious criminal wrecking havoc across all [ERA's] of Men. He had a partner who is presumed dead, that is why he agreed to capture the rest of his colleagues for information. But, as he journeys to fulfill the end of the bargain, he slowly finds the true intentions of a [New World Era Alliance].
Sejiii_ · 9.6K Views

Capital of Greed

The Cosmic Realm, the Infernal Realm, and the Mortal Realm constitute the world of Avaritia, a prosperous land of might and magic. With Humans, Elves, Dragons, Hobbits, Dwarves, and even Gods inhabiting its lands, it is a world that is as rich in history as it is in strife. For thousands of years, the Three Realms were locked in relentless conflict; the Mortal Realm serving as the battlefield. The three sides secured victories both large and small, but none managed to truly prevail over the others. Unable to watch his children slaughter each other, the God King Raidriar sacrificed his own life and split the Three Realms, stopping the endless wars. However, with his death, he left a prophecy. “On the eve of the Fourth Millennium, when the tears of Ausar finally run dry, the Throne of Fortune will appear.” “And he who ascends the Throne will be named ‘King of the World’.” And now, many years have passed and the fabled time has finally come. The Three Realms have shown signs of reuniting once again and the Gods have begun to place their bets on their chosen champions. This is the tale of that contest... ------------------------------------------- Main Character Introduction: Atlas Constantine, previously John Doe, is the 13-year old Prince of the recently fallen Constantine Kingdom. He is a genius, narcissistic megalomaniac, and an ex-politician with nearly sixty years of experience. He is known for his treacherous character, bottomless greed, and glib tongue. He is also petty, vain, shameless, and manipulative, whose moral standards are egregiously low. In short, he is a person who would stoop to any lows (or highs) to get what he wants. That being said, he is also strangely fair(?), kind(??), and fun. He is a person who is full of contradictions. "If people ever ask you to define the word 'Genius', just tell them my name." :- Atlas Constantine ------------------------------------------- Tags: Transmigration, High Fantasy, Male MC, Weak MC, No Cheats, Kingdom Building, Wars, Territory Management. Upload Rate / Time: 1 chapter/day. 8:00 AM CST Note: This novel is a High Fantasy set in a world with varied cultures and multiple races. It is important to note that the characters, events, and motives are PURELY FICTIONAL and have no relation to real events or people whatsoever.
C0nstance · 79.4K Views
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