The Bride Of The Last Dragon

Detective Jane Michaels arrives in Ridgeview to start fresh after a catastrophic case nearly ended her career. On her first day, she’s assigned a gruesome case involving a serial killer who dresses his victims as brides and leaves a single rose. As Jane dives deeper, she uncovers unsettling details about the victims and their lives. Amidst the investigation, she crosses paths with Nathaniel Carter, a kind and mysterious local writer who slowly chips away at her walls. But Ridgeview is a town of secrets, and the truth is never as it seems. When a victim escapes the killer’s clutches and gives a description, the case takes an unexpected turn. The town is rocked as the killer is unmasked—someone who was hiding in plain sight. In the final confrontation, Jane must use her wit and emotional resilience to bring the killer to justice. But even as the case is solved, a sinister shadow lingers, and Jane faces her own demons, left with an unsettling gift that raises more questions than answers.

Dumar, bio-engineered assassin, shoots himself in the head in an attempt to escape the purpose he was created for. Upon wakening, Dumar finds himself in a plain, stone built room with simple wooden furnishings and no décor. He also finds he is paralysed. Transported to another world by Grethron, a necromancer, to kill his brother Malthrom, Dumar realises he will never be free of the fate he has been created for, even killing himself had not changed anything. Grethron takes Dumar to the palace to see the queen who apologises to Dumar for her brother-in-law’s defiling of his soul. Dumar discovers Grethron’s brother, Malthrom, invaded the kingdom before and is gearing up to do the same again. Using his necromancy, Malthrom enslaves unwilling people to join his army and begins his march north. Dumar is drawn in and honoured by the people but will he break his own vow never to kill or let the people he has come to care for suffer?

What could be worse than getting married to a demon prince as a human princess for a forced truce? Being in a place surrounded by demons was like a nightmare to Aelin. Demons and humans have always despised each other after all. But things only go downhill, when her husband leaves her shortly after they spend a night together to go fight a war with unknown beings which leaves Aelin at the mercy of her enemies

Kidaya Simon Ishaya, Heir of House Ishaya and future Duchess of Houston has a bloody past and a dark secret. The one rule she has known and kept all her life, is that no one must see her bare back. The one thing she's known from age six is that the Faceless men killed and destroyed all she holds dear. Those same men drove her out of Vianto to the shores of another land, if she must survive. Fourteen years later, Kidaya is back in Vianto Empire with nothing but a quest for revenge. By day she is the loveliest flower in Vianto and most desired of all men married or single, but by night, she is one of the quickest sword that exists. With a little push from her guardian, she was forced to attend the coming of age ceremony, and now, she is out in society. Her first Ball, she has the attention of everyman at the ball, and somehow, she and the second Prince get entangled in an angry first encounter. He thinks she swooned on purpose and she is after his crown like every other lady in the ball and never wants to see her again. She thinks he is the most arrogant creature alive on earth and would be glad to never see him again. But there's more! What happens when her eyes act as a mirror to a world he does not know and his voice reminds her of an enemy? What happens when the song of blood begins and they must face each other as enemies with a sword to each other’s neck? What happens, when everything you shouldn't feel is everything your heart feels? What happens in a Palace of blood and war and she seems like his only redemption? What happens, when there's a whisper from the past, and it turns out that she is the last dragon guardian, the only one that can awaken the last dragon?

My Dragon Wife Runs The Mafia. [3-4 chapters a week]

_ _ _ MXFXF relationship. Please read the note _______ She was married to a wealthy alpha when she was 20. She was forced to live as a widow at the age of 21 despite her husband being alive and well. Anabella lived her life suppressing her emotions and what she felt, all for the sake of her family. Her parents sold her off to secure a future for their Alpha son, while the family she got married into was not ready to accept her. Her husband hated her, his gaze searching for someone else among the crowd. And her son-in-law sought the image of his mother in someone else, not giving her a chance even to get close. Life was not...great. So, Anabella decided to end it all and run away. If she were going to live as a widow, despite her marriage, then she would make the best of it and ensure that she would not have to repress herself. After all, even if she was married, Anabella was not marked. And for some, that was enough reason to accept and welcome her to her new life. ...... MXFXF relationship. Female alphas are futas, so come in expecting that It will have yuri and a lot of R18 content. You have been warned beforehand

What exactly does it mean to be his bride? *** Every year, in each of the seven villages that made up the great Kingdom of Ignas, a Choosing Ritual was conducted. During this Chosing Ritual, one of the ladies in the village would be chosen to be the dreaded Dragon King's Bride. No one knew exactly why the ritual was being performed every year or what happened to the brides that had been chosen in the past. Was he turning them into slaves? Feeding them to his dragon? Or was he... feeding on them? That couldn't be ruled out. After all, there were rumours that the king wasn't like them, that he wasn't human. Yet the question relentlessly troubled the people's heart. What was he using them for?! But they dared not question the King, afraid of what fate daring to go against him would be. Anyways, none of these was Belladonna's business. Although it was her village's turn to produce a bride this year, she was certain she wouldn't get chosen. Why? Well, because she had a plan and she was absolutely certain it wouldn't fail her... or would it? *** Note - This novel contains mature content. - Cover isn't mine. Full credit to the artist. Should they require that I take it down, I will. __ Want to give me more inspiration? Weekly Goals. 15 golden tickets - 1 bonus chapter. 200 power stones - 1 bonus chapter. ((Please help me meet them, thank you!)) Please check out my other books. 1. Stealing The Alphas' Soul (In a competition, please support). 2. Mated To The King Of Darkness 3. Dangerously Yours Till Eternity. Also, please check out "MOANSTERS // Reverse Harem" if you are interested in Reverse Harem stories. Thank you!

Ava was twenty years old when she lost her life in a fire accident. She was reborn inside the body of a twenty years old shewolf named Ava in another parallel world. According to tradition, she was arranged to marry a powerful alpha named Leo. But in her path tp happiness were many daunting obstacles which would test her resolve endlessly.

"An eye for an eye," I told myself every night as I dreamed of his death. He was the monster who had ruined my life, the devil in every nightmare. But now, he stands before me, alive, no longer cursed, and all I can feel is the heat of his gaze, stripping me bare. I wanted to end him... but now, it feels like he's already ended me.” In the Kingdom of Rivera, Kaden, the ruthless crowned alpha Prince, lay cursed in eternal slumber. Lily, a servant girl with a hidden past, arrived on a mission of vengeance, seeking to kill the monster who slaughtered her family and destroyed her colony. But when she touched him, the curse was broken. Instead of death, Kaden offered her a shocking proposal: become his mate and bear his heirs. Now, Lily is bound to her enemy, torn between the desire that burns within her and the revenge that fuels her soul. Will she succumb to the darkness that haunts them both, or will her thirst for vengeance consume him... and herself?

In 2076, the sun vanished, plunging the world into eternal night and ushering in an age of vampire dominion. Humanity crumbled under the matriarchal rule of the Queen and her Prime Minister, Aaron Von Ichi, as love and loyalty became dangerous games in a world ruled by desire and power. Astorine Vaughn Alder, born human but raised amidst the decadence of the Earthen Empire, struggles to find her place in a court teeming with betrayal and bloodlust. As secrets about her lineage and destiny begin to unravel, Astorine is drawn into a dangerous dance of love, lust, and ambition. Her humanity is both a strength and a weakness as she navigates the treacherous paths of power. But as her rise begins, whispers of her transformation hint at a fate far darker than she could have imagined—a fate that will bind her to the night forever.

“Help me, please,” Bella pleaded, grasping his hands. His dark eyes, devoid of warmth, pierced through hers with an unsettling coldness. "Why should I mess with those goons to help you?" he asked callously. “I’ll do anything you say,” she said without thinking, desperate. “Just save me from them.” He demanded something that Bella had never anticipated even in her dreams. A contract marriage! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bella Dawn was already in distress to pay her step father’s debts. To add her misery, her mother was diagnosed with liver disease and needed immediate transplant. Where would she get that much money? Then, like a cruel twist of fate, she accidentally encountered a handsome man, Theodore Reid, the enigmatic CEO of Ace Group. Rumors said that he was a ruthless businessman with a heart as cold as ice. Yet, to Bella, he was kind, rescuing her from the clutches of those who sought to exploit her. She was grateful to him until he demanded something weird, shattering her pervious assumptions. He wanted to marry her. No He wanted a contract marriage. In exchange, he would take care of her mother's treatment and compensate her generously at the end of their arrangement. For Theodore, it was a solution born out of necessity, a means to appease his grandfather's demands for an heir while he searched for the one who had once saved him, his angel. Bella’s appearance reminded him of his savior. So, he offered her a contract marriage. It was a temporary solution to his grandfather’s demand to get an heir until he found his angel. With no other options left, Bella reluctantly agreed to the terms of the contract. But little did she know it would test her resolve and resilience like never before. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “Remember one thing, never fall in love with me,” he said, cold and dangerous. Bella gulped, nervous. “What if I do?” A sliver of defiance, a foolish question escaped her lips. She was already attracted to his handsome appearance. He squeezed her jaw and hissed, “You will regret it.” “What if you started liking me?” she dared to ask. He leaned closer, his breath warm against her ear. "No chance," he scoffed. "You're not my type." Bella’s heart sank. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ You can check my other books. Accidentally Married to Mr. Billionaire - Completed The Billionaire's Sick Wife - Completed Temptation of Billionaire's Secret Lover: A tale of love and revenge - Completed. My Ex-Husband Begged Me To Take Him Back - Ongoing, daily updated.

In the kingdom of Vorgaria, Prince Alaric is the heir apparent to the throne, but his life is turned upside down when his father, King Gerold, arranges for him to marry the princess of Calonia, their sworn enemy. but marrying the princess is the least of prince Alaric’s problems, he has never been attracted to woman except for his own gender which he found outrageous, this has been the prince’s deepest secret. Unbeknownst to Prince Alaric, the princess is actually Prince Finnian, a young man forced to disguise himself as a woman since birth to protect his life from the queen. as he is the king illegitimate child born by the only woman the king has ever loved. As Prince Alaric and Prince Finnian navigate their complicated web of duty, loyalty, and forbidden love, they must explore what it means to be true to oneself in a world where duty and expectation often come first. will their love survive the trials they would face together or will their secrets spill out and the flame of their love extinguished.

Angel thought the world would be hers to explore when she turned twenty. She can finally be free from the gilded cage her overprotective father built for her. But she was mistaken! Her 20th birthday marked the day she lost everything, including the freedom she so desperately craved. It was the day she fell into the hands of her father's enemy, to atone for his sins. Leoric has meticulously planned his revenge for many years. When that day came, he thought he had everything under control. The man who killed his father was behind bars, and the empire he painstakingly built fell into his hands ... including his only daughter. He planned to force his new bride to entertain his friends on their wedding night. That should force her to a status lower than an escort, which should humiliate her and shame her father. That should usher her into hell. His perfect plan of revenge was ruined by a mysterious mishap. They found themselves stranded in a desert in an unfamiliar world after their yacht was sucked into a vortex. Later, they discovered that they were in a parallel universe ruled by dark forces. The only way to return is to offer a tribute to the country's supreme leader—a virgin bride! Where would they get a virgin? Wait, isn't Angel a virgin? As Leoric and his companions traveled across the treacherous landscapes of the enigmatic Astralis, he found himself falling for his wife, who seemed to have transformed after falling into the sea on their wedding night. On a starry night on top of the peak of Mount Anabu, Leoric gazed tenderly at his wife, who looked ethereal, radiated a mystical aura, and whispered... "To hell with the supreme leader and going back. You can only be mine! Let us rule Astralis!"

A young, ostracized orphan named Lin Wei stumbles upon a hidden system that grants him incredible power, thrusting him into a world of ancient martial arts, celestial cultivation, and a destiny he never imagined. To be edited and revise.

In a world where six once-allied nations now stand divided, the kingdom of Myralis, a symbol of self-sacrifice, has fallen into oblivion. Centuries after its mysterious downfall, Caelum, the last disciple of a forgotten deity, embarks on a perilous journey to restore his nation's honor. Guided by the enigmatic teachings of his vanished mentor and armed with the legendary Seal of Abnegation, Caelum must navigate treacherous politics and face champions from rival kingdoms in a deadly tournament that will decide the fate of the world. As ancient secrets resurface and alliances crumble, Caelum discovers that every truth hides a lie and every ally could become an enemy. His quest could either unite the Six Nations—or precipitate their destruction. Will he master his heritage and fulfill the prophecy that marks him as Myralis’s savior, or will his choices doom the world to chaos?

In a world where mages, marksmen, fighters, and healers coexist, a devastating war erupts when a misunderstanding between the fighters and mages escalates into a bloody conflict. Betrayed by the marksmen, the mages are decimated, their power seemingly extinguished. Emperor Jian, ruler of the mages, desperately saves his infant son, Xu Feng, before succumbing to his injuries. Xian Lim, a healer, and Gu Liang, a skilled fighter, witness the Emperor's final act and rescue the child, unaware of his magical heritage. They raise Xu Feng as their own, unknowingly harboring the last remaining mage in a world that has turned its back on magic. Years later, Xu Feng discovers his powers, setting in motion a chain of events that could reignite the ancient conflict and determine the fate of a world teetering on the brink of a new war. The amulet around his neck, a symbol of his lineage, holds the key to unlocking his destiny and potentially restoring the balance between magic and might.

Meeting him was all it took to shatter all that she believed. One fateful night was all that was required to have her questioning her existence and the world around her. Up until the moment she crossed paths with Helios Sloan, Eliana led an ordinary, mundane life. Helios, a man renowned by many but encountered by only a few, had a reputation that preceded him with unfavorable tales. However, Eliana held a contrasting perspective. Despite the stark contrasts between them, Eliana perceived a similarity. Helios, also known as The Demon, was more than just a nickname. Eliana found herself inexplicably drawn to his darkness, challenging her previous perceptions. She came to the realization that she shared more in common with him than she had initially thought. Born to a bloodline beyond the natural yet unknown to her, Eliana possesses abilities that are beyond her comprehension. To uncover the hidden truth, she must venture with him into an unknown world where their trust in each other was tested as secrets were revealed to them.

*Author's other work (She belongs to the Demon King)* *** They say opposite attracts, that's a lie. Opposites kill each other! When a hot blood meets another hot blood, things are bound to get burnt. That is exactly what happens when the pompous and prideful elven princess, Neriah of the Avelah Kingdom is forced to marry the brash dragon Prince, Barak of the Trago Kingdom. Neriah's goal is to someday break away from her marriage and run away with the love of her life, Lyle of the Niles. While Barak will do everything to keep her as a wife. Neriah is certain she's in love with another, but she's also certain that no one can ignite the kind of passion her husband brings. Her husband who she hates more than anything. Can the flames of passion be drawn from hate? Can that same passion burn down the walls of lies, betrayal, and hurt? Can its ashes transcend into love? Excerpt "I am a rose, a beautiful flower, delicate and precious! But you my dear sir are nothing but the thorny stem! Prickly, dangerous and very harmful!" ranted Neriah while poking his chest with her index finger. "Well you seem to forget one important detail, my love." He calmly grabbed her poking hand. "And what would that be, my fine sir?" "That the thorny stem and the rose grow together. The delicate rose and the prickly thorn, they belong together my dear." "You—" "And no amount of ranting and raging will change that. You think I want to keep a witch like you? You are a pain in the neck. If I am a thorn then you are a piece of fish bone stuck inside my neck. I cannot swallow and I can not spit it out! I just have to bear it!" "You insolent bastard! Do you mean to say I am a burden!" "Well you are no precious prize, are you?" And that was it, she threw herself at him with her claws ready to mar his face, but he was quicker and he caught both her hands with one of his own and pressed her heaving chest upon his. Golden eyes stared deep into hers. They were as green as the fresh leaves on an orange tree. His fingers caressed her face, “You might not be a precious prize, but by the heavens, you are mine.” And his lips fell on hers, and once again, another argument was drowned.

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Last Night of the Fireflies is set in an apocalyptic world in the United States around the year of 2029. While Kath fights to survive this cruel and destroyed world. Sashe the partner he always travels with tries to find hope in the world. In this thrilling, plot twisting, adrenaline, heart turning story anything can happen.

As the last survivor of his people, a race that was exterminated by the Holy Conshu Empire, Dmitri needs to get stronger, reclaim the land his people once owned, pass down his bloodline, and most importantly — get revenge. "Kill. Kill! KILL! KILL!!! KILL ALL THOSE THAT DID THIS! LEAVE NONE OF THEM ALIVE!!!!"

Being born into the world of ATLA, the mc is free to live as he wish but he soon realizes that there is more dangers that threaten his way of life then he assumed. Will he be able to protect those he loves or will they be taken from him? Story for fun. I'm busy so there is no regular updates just whenever I have free time. Also, idk why, but the site is calling it a novel even though it's a fan-fic. Disclaimer: I don't own any of the ATLA characters or places featured. Only my mc.

Dahlia a human girl is sold off to the Lycan king who as a peace treaty between the humans and the werewolves. Her first night and her new husband already tries to k!11 her while she's asleep, she can't hear or speak. They all think she's use less.But she's not as innocent as they presume. Dahlia is something sinister hiding behind an adorable sweet face. Rath is not fond of the idea of having a human wife, as beautiful as she is, he knows she's not as sweet as she looks. But something inside him prompts him to protect her. A complusion that he fears is going to be his Downfall. He finds out a secret the humans kept about Dahlia. She possesses a rare pure soul. Whoever possesses her soul would have the most invincible powers ever known mankind. But there's only one problem, make it two. One, he's not the only one aware about Dahlia's soul, and two, Dahlia has to willingly sell it to him. His only option is either make Dahlia fall in love with him or mind control Dahlia into selling her soul. He can't read Dahlia's mind, mind control out of the equation so he's only left with one option. Sounds easy right, make a human girl you h8 fall madly in love with you but how can it be easy when your ex is making a move on her?

Jasmine is the first daughter of the great Alpha Bale. Because of her status as a bastard child, she lives a life maltreated scrubbing floors and attending to the needs of her father, step mother, step siblings and the entire pack. But her life makes a drastic turn when she is switched in place for her father’s legitimate daughter to be married off to the Handsome and Cold hearted Alpha Xaden. Xaden is determined to punish Jasmine for the sins of her father who had massacred his entire family, even though she is nothing like her father. Hate slowly turns to desire, fierce passion and finally love. But what happens when Xaden discovers that Jasmine, was planted as a spy to bring his downfall and was not in fact the original princess he was promised to? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Let this be a lesson to everyone. Royal or not, Alpha or Omega," He declares. "You will steer clear of what is mine. In my own territory. In my pack." With that, he tosses the bloodied arm aside and takes Jasmine away from their shocked gaze.

# Arranged marriage #Paranormal Romance -She was his sweet peach. His wish. His eternity. His redemption. His to corrupt and his to command. He has and would never love any the way he loved her- Hermione Barclay, an attractive princess suffered a tragic past which caused her to isolate herself, frightened by the presence of people, poor constructions of words... The memory of the vampire boy whom she had once felt safe around remained etched in her innermost self and she fantasized about nothing but him. Years later, a marriage proposal arrived and she was to wed the same man she had always dreamt about, unfortunately, her expectations of him were crushed. He only cared for her because he was asked to, not because he wanted to. Dark and Tragic twists awaited her in her new home, how was she going to survive?

The grand doors of Edelweiss Swordschool creaked open, revealing a vast courtyard surrounded by towering spires and the impressive silhouette of the castle. Lein stood at the entrance, his eyes wide with a mix of anticipation and uncertainty. He adjusted the cloak around him, feeling the warmth of the earring given to him by his father's old swordmaster. As he stepped forward, a hand clapped down on his shoulder, causing him to turn. A fellow student, a girl of his age with fiery red hair and a mischievous glint in her eyes, grinned at him. "Hey there, new kid! You must be Lein, right?" she said with a playful tone. Lein gave a nod, managing a small smile. "Yes, that's me. Lein von Hrunting." "I'm Elara. Welcome to Edelweiss!" She gestured to the sprawling campus. "Come on, I'll show you around and help you get settled." As they strolled through the courtyard, Elara pointed out the training grounds, the library, and the various towers where students attended classes. Lein couldn't help but marvel at the sheer scale of the school. "So, why did you come here?" Elara asked, glancing at him. Lein hesitated for a moment before replying, "My father believes I might have a talent for being a Spellblade, like him. He arranged for me to study here." "Ah, a Spellblade! That's impressive. You'll be training with the best of the best," she said with a grin. "That being said, you'll be expected to beat them if that is truly your goal." They reached the entrance of the castle, and Elara opened the door for Lein. The interior was just as imposing as the exterior, with polished marble floors and towering pillars. As they walked through the corridors, Lein couldn't shake the feeling that all eyes were on him. Elara led him to a room with a wooden door bearing the emblem of Edelweiss. "This is your room," she announced, pushing the door open. Inside, Lein found a neatly arranged space with a comfortable bed, a small desk, and a window that offered a view of the surrounding mountains. His luggage was already placed by the bed. "Your stuff arrived earlier. We've got a few hours before the welcoming ceremony, so take your time settling in. If you need anything, I'll be around." Elara said, giving him a friendly wave before heading out. Alone in his new room, Lein took a deep breath. This was the beginning of a new chapter in his life. As he unpacked his belongings, he couldn't help but wonder what challenges and adventures awaited him at Edelweiss Swordschool. Little did he know, the journey ahead would test not only his skills but also the mysterious power that lay dormant within him. The cloak of anonymity provided by the earring would prove to be both a blessing and a curse in the days to come.

A modern man trasmigrated to the year 1893 into the body of Nicholas II, the last Tsar of the Russian Empire. In the body of a man destined to fall, taking the entire Romanov dynasty with him. How will he go about revitalizing this empire destined to fail? How will his destiny change? Follow his journey to greatness!

"Arash, berapa lama lagi kita sampai di stasiun?" tanya Rain yang tak sanggup lagi menahan rasa bosannya. Mereka kembali sibuk dengan perhatian masing-masing. Rain yang merasa terbuai dengan perumahan di sepanjang jalan telah ia lihat, seketika mata perempuan yang hampir dikuasai rasa ngantuk itu kembali terbuka lebar. Jantungnya berdegup tak beraturan. Satu menit. Ah, kurang dari satu menit. Bagaimana bisa hamparan bukit luas dengan rerumputan tadi tampak nyata? Di bawah langit berbintang, Rain dan Arash memulai perjalanan menuju puncak Gunung Olympus—tempat legenda dan rahasia tersembunyi. Sebuah kunci kuno dari reruntuhan menjadi awal misteri yang harus dipecahkan. Dengan petunjuk samar dari syair kuno dan buku catatan seseorang, mereka harus menghadapi teka-teki waktu. Arash terdiam sejenak, seakan mempertimbangkan kata-katanya. Lalu ia bertanya, "Rain, apa kau pernah mendengar syair lama, 'Jika kau yang dipanggil olehnya, kau takkan pernah bisa menghindarinya'?" Begitu banyak pertanyaan yang terlintas dalam pikiran mereka. Apakah mereka cukup kuat untuk mengungkap rahasia di balik kunci itu? Atau, akankah mereka justru terjebak dalam lingkaran waktu tanpa kepastian? Rahasia apa yang sebenarnya tersembunyi di pucak Olympus? Lalu, siapa yang menunggu mereka di balik gerbang waktu itu? "Arash, apakah kita ... benar-benar tersesat di hutan rindang yang tak tampak dari puncak gunung itu?"