Laini Taylor Daughter Of Smoke And Bone

"The Mountain Lord's Daughter" tells the love story between Zhan Yunwei and Yue Zhiheng, set in a fictional Xianxia world. The main plot revolves around Zhan Yunwei and Yue Zhiheng. In her past life, Zhan Yunwei tragically became Yue Zhiheng's wife, enduring a life of suffering. Yue Zhiheng, burdened by deep sins, was subjected to the extreme punishment of being mutilated, with his flesh scraped and bones cut. Zhan Yunwei, having witnessed his execution, could never move past the trauma. After being reborn, Zhan Yunwei encounters Yue Zhiheng once more, and the emotional entanglements and redemption between them become the heart of the story. In her previous life, Zhan Yunwei suffered from the indifference and cruel punishment inflicted by Yue Zhiheng, and the pain lingered. However, in her rebirth, she begins to reexamine their relationship, trying to understand Yue Zhiheng's true inner self.

The Xiao family, known as the poorest amongst the mountaineers had just spent all their savings as dowry for a daughter-in-law, who was disfigured, dark, skinny, and mute. Mocked as the ugliest bride within miles, she eventually had enough of a life in poverty and escaped, only to fall in the hands of rogues who murdered her. When she opened her eyes again, her soul was now that of a killer's, and her disfigurement was healed while her unhealthily tanned skin was now fair as day.... And she could also talk! As she became the most beautiful bride. Villagers kept their distance from the Xiao family, claiming that they were jinxes. But despite her poverty, the bride was fortunate to have a loyal mountaineer husband who spoiled her to bits. Hence, the bride guided her husband to riches, buying farms and tending to them diligently, while starting a family to gain riches through blood and sweat.

BEING A BLACK WOMAN WAS NOT A CURSE, WAS IT? Moremi was not sure what to think of that. Born in the era and time period of slavery, the young princess is broken by the idea of slave trade. She refuses to let it continue and sets out to abolish this injustice. Unfortunately, things do not always go as one planned. In her bid to end this prejudice, she is captured and stolen away by the same white people she aimed to combat. She now finds herself in the shoes of those she tried to save. A slave. Will she be able to break free from the clutches of slavery and gain her freedom back or will she let it break her? What's worse when a cold pair of eyes...a white prince is drawn to her and soon refuses to let her out of sight? A story of race... When *Love Conquers Prejudice*

This is the story of Lara, a young woman from modern times, raised with one singular purpose: to exact revenge on the family of the general who destroyed her own. But fate had other plans. On her way to carry out her mission of vengeance, a twist in the plan led to disaster. Lara was struck by a military truck escorting the very general she intended to assassinate. When she awoke, she found herself in an entirely different world—one where her identity and purpose were starkly different from the life she had known and how she had been molded to be. Abducted by human traffickers, she outsmarted them and escaped. Then, she encountered a mysterious martial arts master whose ancient skills far surpassed her own. For two years, she trained with him in the remote mountains.  One fateful day, while hunting deep in Mount Ourea, Lara stumbled upon Prince Alaric of Northem, disguised as a commoner. He was gravely injured while pursuing a notorious group of bandits. Lara saved him then vanished without a trace. Haunted by his savior, Alaric searched for her but to no avail. Duty called, and he rejoined the Northem army, embroiled in a fierce battle against the bandits and soldiers of Estalis in the Alta-Sierra mountain range. Amid the chaos, Lara was mistakenly swept onto the battlefield, disguised as a soldier. Alaric, intrigued by the disguised warrior, liked him. Unknown to Lara, Alaric had recognized her, but her misunderstanding led her to believe the prince harbored romantic feelings for men, deepening her annoyance with him. During the battle, fate played another cruel hand. Lara came face to face with General Odin and his two sons—only to discover that General Odin was the spitting image of the general she had been trained to assassinate. Could the man from her world be a descendant of this brave general? Torn between her mission and her newfound reality, Lara faced an impossible question: How could she kill her biological father? Her internal conflict deepened when she uncovered an elaborate plot to frame General Odin and his sons as traitors. The true culprits? His own subordinates and trusted allies. In an ironic twist of fate, Lara found herself becoming the 'protector' of the family that, in modern times, she was supposed to ruin. After the war, Lara returned as a hero, ready to reveal her identity to General Odin, but she learned of another betrayal. Her cousin, Mira—the orchestrator of her abduction—had taken over her identity. Mira lived in her home under the guise of comforting Lara's grief-stricken mother because of the death of her only daughter. Not only that, she also did a lot of scheming and eventually claimed Lara's betrothal to Prince Alaric. With her identity stolen and her mission turned upside down, Lara faced a new challenge: reclaiming her life, honor, and place by Alaric's side.

“You will have to do everything that says in this house as long as you are still living under my roof,” Mr. Gabriel Everette yelled angrily at the sixteen-year-old Ava, who was looking at Mr. Everette, who was so angry with her because Ava had complained that her younger sister Abigail bullied her with her friends in school. “I have told you several times that no matter what your sister does to you, you should consider that she is still your sister and you shouldn't complain about her to me. Do you understand?” Mr. Gabriel yelled, causing Ava to nod her head with fear. “I’m sorry, Dad,” Ava said, but Mr. Gabriel walked away, leaving the living room to join his wife and their younger daughter Abigail. This is how Ava has been treated since Mr. Gabriel and his wife, Mrs. Georginal, gave birth to Abigail. They would neglect her and attend to her younger sister, but she wasn't able to understand what was going on; she cried when she was still little but started to understand as she grew up and could only cry and endure how she was being treated. Her younger sister, who was two years younger than her, would bully her in school and always wanted to humiliate her, making her life miserable like a living hell. Abigail hated her and accused her of many things, blaming her for whatever reason. She endured for years and always wondered why her parents treated her so differently from how they treated her younger sister until the day she discovered she was just an adopted daughter whom they saw crying at just two years old. Until the day she discovered the truth about why she was being maltreated. She was an adopted daughter. Ava had entered her adoptive parents' bedroom while looking for a file Mr. Gabriel had told her to bring, but she saw adoption papers in her name instead. It felt like a dream, and realization slapped her so hard. She took the file and went through it. With tears, she placed the file back neatly where it had been before picking up the files she was told to bring to her adoptive father. When she discovered this, she felt like her world crumbled, and every fact she knew about herself shattered. The sound of shattering glass echoed in her mind. “I’m really an adopted daughter? Is this why I was being maltreated and felt different from my younger sister?” Ava thought as hot tears streamed down her cheeks. But what happened when Mr. Gabriel Everette was planning to sell Ava off when his company was facing bankruptcy? Ava heard this and ran away from home, but she came back strong and turned into a beautiful, decent wife of a billionaire. Her comeback holds revenge to teach them lessons and make them regret ever treating her so badly.

In the vastness of existence, where the magical and the mundane intertwine, where a skeleton - intricately connected bones - collide, we find ourselves on a journey unlike any other. It begins in a world of creaturely fantasies and seductive contradictions. At the centre of it all is Bones, a lowly, weak skeleton who possesses something special: perception. Tired of the monotonous existence of his skeletal brethren, of endless decay and hundreds of years spent in the damp, dark underground. Driven by a deep desire to discover the meaning of a real life, Bones ventured out into the world outside, a chaotic world of humans, a world full of joy, excitement and sadness... And then his path crosses with Lealia, an aristocratic girl on the run from a forced marriage and the stifling bonds of her aristocratic family. Their shy meeting forms the basis of an extraordinary relationship, a testament to the power of self-discovery and the beauty of a unique love. Together they will uncover conspiracies, face formidable enemies and fight to protect their own identities. Prepare for a story that perfectly blends dark humour with philosophical reflection, a tale where the mundane meets the magical, and an unlikely but deeply moving love story. It is a journey to find the meaning of life, the desire for freedom...

When young Auriel tragically meets his end, he awakens to a bizarre reality on the distant planet of Warkinels. Reincarnated as a necromancer tree, he finds himself immersed in a world governed by a real-life game system, where every creature is relentlessly striving to level up and gain strength. Unfazed by his peculiar transformation, Auriel embraces his new identity and sets out on a singular quest: to ascend the ranks and become the most powerful being in the Warkinels. With each encounter, he absorbs the life force of fallen creatures, enhancing his own abilities and expanding his necromantic influence. As Auriel delves deeper into the intricacies of Warkinel’s game system, he discovers hidden mechanics and exploits that allow him to accelerate his progression. Along the way, he forms alliances with fellow adventurers and clashes with rival factions, all vying for dominance in the ever-shifting landscape of Warkinels. Driven by an insatiable thirst for power, Auriel navigates treacherous dungeons, battles formidable foes, and unearths ancient artifacts that augment his necromantic prowess. But with each victory comes greater challenges, as rival players and malevolent forces seek to thwart his ascent. As Auriel rises through the ranks of Warkinel’s hierarchy, he becomes a force to be reckoned with, feared and respected by all who dare to oppose him. Yet, amidst his quest for supremacy, he must grapple with the moral implications of his actions and confront the darkness that lurks within his own heart. Arboreal Ascendance is a riveting tale of ambition, sacrifice, and the pursuit of power, as one boy's journey from death to rebirth leads him on an epic quest to conquer the game of life itself.

REBORN AS A SKELETON! Scammed and abandoned, Sean Jackson died a miserable death. But death wasn't the end, it was just the beginning. Reborn as a skeleton in a dark forest, Sean finds himself in a world where the undead are revered; nobles in a twisted hierarchy. Now, with nothing to lose and power he never had in life, Sean sees his chance to take everything the world denied him. (A/N: This story explores dark and mature themes including slavery, trauma, and the depths of lust and ambition. Reader discretion is advised.) ps. Discord server: https://discord.gg/fNvBMyEdzg

Ashriel Bone died within minutes of his birth due to his lack of mana poles. Without his mana poles, the mana inside and naturally surrounding him suffocated him. In the world of Vitros, mana poles were used to properly circulate mana throughout the body safely. "Boy! Your time has not yet come. You're a new soul, it is much too early for you to rest in the Soul Plane. Here let me help you." With the wave of her hand, 1 of Ashriel's mana poles were opened. "You're possibly the last part of his legacy, I have to save you, but I don't have to give you a life worth living. Death at birth is too early an escape for your life of suffering. Have fun in life as the weakest living thing alive!" -------- This is my first book so my writing skills aren't great. If you see any mistakes feel free to tell me and I'll fix it. :) - Author I don't know the update schedule for the book yet because I'm in college but I'll try to publish 4 chapters a week, 2 during the week and 2 during the weekend. When breaks come, I'll try to do double this.

Death is not always an escape. From our corpses, monster may rise. Necromancy may lay these monsters to rest, but may also bring them closer to life. Follow our protagonist, who falls into both of these categories, for better, or for worse. Will contain gore, touch on mental illness, so be advised. This isn't made for joy.

"Daiki, a laid-back, funny high school student with a secret, lives life with a smile. His world is turned upside down when he meets Yui, a girl who enters his life through a random meeting, and an unlikely friendship. As their bond deepens, Daiki must navigate the line between the carefree persona he shows the world and the past that haunts him. Between laughter and silence, can Daiki find a way to open up, or will his unspoken fears tear everything apart?"

Vivian Donovan stands at the crossroads of a challenging future and a haunting past. As she navigates the treacherous waters of her professional life and the harrowing memories that refuse to fade, she finds herself ensnared in a web of deceit, betrayal, and murder. Vivian’s composed exterior conceals a turbulent inner world where control and chaos are in a constant battle. Detective Sarah Blake, relentless and driven, is thrust into a case that threatens not only her career but her very life. The deeper she delves into the mystery surrounding Vivian and her circle, the closer she gets to a deadly threat that could extinguish her light forever. Each revelation brings her closer to a truth more dangerous than she could have ever imagined. Laura, with her soft demeanor and fragile exterior, hides a darkness within. As secrets unravel, it becomes clear that Laura’s past is as shadowy as the present danger they all face. Her hidden side emerges, revealing that she is far more complex and dangerous than anyone had suspected. No daughter ever wants to witness the death of her loved ones, but what happens when she becomes the instrument of their demise? As the bodies pile up and the tension mounts, the question looms large: Who is the real killer? In a world where everyone has something to hide, trust is a luxury no one can afford. "Bad Daughter" is a gripping tale of suspense, exploring the thin line between love and hatred, innocence and guilt, and the lengths to which one will go to protect their secrets. As Vivian, Sarah, and Laura’s paths collide, the true face of evil is revealed, and the fight for survival begins.

Lillian’s life changes instantly when she is left with no choice but to stay with Devin Booker, a ruthless business man who she thinks was responsible for her mothers death. Life with Devin was a nightmare. He was cold to her, viewing her as a constant reminder of his mistakes. But slowly warms up to her after a long time. Lillian soon reconnects with her long lost family member and heals wounds she didn’t even know she had. Will Lillian finally fill the empty hole of a father figure in her life? Will she find the missing pieces in life to make her life finally complete.And will she able to take chances at love despite the sea of betrayal and hurt? Or will she succumb to the lies and deceit around her? What will happen when Devin finds the secret identity of Lillian as a billionaire’s daughter which will threaten his principles. And what will Devin’s childhood friend Hestia act towards Lillian when she realizes that she is no longer the only option as the heiress along side Devin. Will he keep the promise he made to her mother or will he abandon his morals once again for business. what wiill happen when both lillian and Andre face a common enemy together? Will all be forgiven? Dive into the pages to discover If love can truly heal all wounds.

At home, she was invisible; after marriage, she was merely an ornament; in the end, she perished in a raging fire, leaving no remains. This was Han Yuxi's life in her previous existence. Reborn into a new life, Han Yuxi strives to rise above her past, determined to no longer be a mere decoration or a supporting character. She seeks a match that will bring her a peaceful, prosperous life with her ideal husband. Unfortunately, fate has other plans. She marries a man burdened with a deep vendetta, and her life takes a dramatic turn. However, her new journey, though fraught with trials, ultimately leads her to triumph through hardship and achieve lasting happiness.

Matthew Hansen is an orphan who lives on his own, in a crummy old apartment building, he came upon a fortuitous encounter with an old man, who gave him the newest, fully immersive virtual game system Valkareth, Join Matthew in his adventures as the most powerful mage in all of Valkareth!

In a world steeped in bloodshed and vengeance, Hyeonwoo is a young man consumed by rage after the brutal death of his father. As he embarks on a path of destruction, he finds himself caught in a deadly game of power, unaware of the world he is unknowingly being drawn into. What begins as a quest for revenge quickly becomes an unrelenting thirst for blood, as his true nature begins to unravel amidst the chaos.

A secret daughter who must become the qween of hell , a romance spark between an arranged marriage but a jealous brother who wants its all and a quest to find her mother

A sequel or rather a side story to ' my grandpa Hercules ' where we will meet her, the most wicket and a chain smoker- my granny, the lady with a smoking stick, or as I consider her the Loki! But is this all in her story?! Or did we just read it upside down?!

"What if I'm more broken than you realize? What if I'm too messed up for you?" My voice cracked as I looked up at him with tears brimming my lashes. "What if my world is too crazy for you, Dorado? There's a darkness inside of me and it's swallowing me whole. You haven't seen me at my worst. And I'm scared for you to see me in those moments. I'm scared you'll turn your back on me like everyone else. I'm scared I'll lose you like I do everyone else."

It was a stormy night rain was pouring down heavily a little maiden was running wildly and trying save herself from some people, her white gown was torn apart from the bottom and it was all soak she had fallen on some rocks but she managed to get up in time and continue running,what do you will happen next, who are these people she was running from, who will be her saviour?

A 19 year old Devika's adventure after the merger of two realms

A demon named makeshift has hidden potential, as if fate was with him. However dealing with the dangerous realm that is hell, makeshift struggles with many burdens of being a demon.

She is the daughter and heir to the most powerful crime syndicate in the city. They own the historic theatre, and use it as a cover for their family. On her opening night on stage, she witnessed her father being murdered in shadowed light. Now she has to take her fathers place and find his killer, and her place as the new head of the family.

Mrs. Francois scoffed, her tone laced with skepticism. "Seriously? You will look for the money? How? Is it from the fruit we sell? You can't get such money from it ten years from now!" Anne's eyes widened in disbelief at her mother's words. "And what do you want me to do, mother? Isabella is my child. Do you think I won't do anything just for her to be fine?" Mrs. Francois shook her head, her expression grave. "Stop lying to yourself, Anne. I think it's time to let Albert know about Isabella." Uncle Peter and Anne exchanged a glance, uncertainty flickering in their eyes. "What? You mean I should beg him for money? Never, mother! I won't do such a thing!" Anne spat, her voice trembling with anger. Mrs. Francois sighed heavily. "This is not about you again, Anne. It's about Isabella. Think about her. You can't hide Albert from her life forever because she deserves to know him." Anne narrowed her eyes in disbelief at her mother's words. "Have you forgotten how Albert and I met, mother? Have you? I will never beg him for money to take care of my child!" Uncle Peter attempted to diffuse the tension. "Anne, Ma'am Francois, please calm down," he urged gently. But Mrs. Francois was resolute. "That's it! You're selfish, Anne. Stop using your pain from Albert to stop Isabella from knowing her father. Think about Isabella too and do the right thing. Do it for her sake! Choose between your selfishness and Isabella sight." Will Anne Stick to her selfishness just like her mother said, or reach out to Albert for help? Because what happened between them, is a one night-stand. Dive into the tale of The Secret CEO's Daughter: Revealing many hidden secrets, and sweet revenge.

Jane Vixen, an 18 year old high schooler, had died in an accident. However, She woke up once again in new body, in a new body of a newly born daughter of a famous warrior general in the middle of a nationwide war of this new world. Now, she lives as the female warrior, known also as Jane Vixen, Daughter of John Vixen, a Warrior General who's strength surpasses 10,000 foot soldiers. She now has to be his daughter and not ruin the image of John Vixen and her New Lord.

In the bustling county of Chennai, there existed a widespread belief that the alliance between the wealthy Wang family's heir, Di son, and the daughter of the esteemed Bai marquis house, Di daughter, was akin to sacrificing one's own flesh and blood. This sentiment stemmed from the cruel treatment endured by Bai Lang, who found herself at the receiving end of her mother-in-law's harshness and her husband's infidelity with his childhood sweetheart. Bai Lang's spirit crumbled after experiencing the heartbreak of four consecutive miscarriages, leaving her with no other option but to withdraw from the marriage. As time mercilessly ticked away, her life ultimately met a tragic end. However, fate granted Bai Lang a second chance, reincarnating her at a younger age in a distant kingdom. Armed with the knowledge of her past, she resolved to seek power through an unconventional path, navigating the treacherous waters of the imperial family.

Rina died tragically in her past life. She wakes up and what happened?! Her dad is a dragon?! A fun, thrilling story about her adventure through the highs and lows of life.

The world of masters smoke awakens. The smoke rises. The journey of the man who decided to defeat his masters begins.