Thaddeus Curly Gammelthorpe

In the grand and influential kingdom of Auroria Dominion, renowned for its wealth, advanced magic, and unmatched political power, a new chapter in the royal legacy is about to unfold. Ruled by the wise and just King Aldara, Auroria thrives on trade, magical innovation, and ancient knowledge. At its heart lies Solstice City, a magnificent capital and home to the esteemed Arcanum Royal Institute, where the brightest minds from across the realm come to hone their talents. As the new school year approaches, tensions rise within the royal family. King Aldara, driven by a desire for change, proposes a controversial plan to bring the son of the infamous Merlin—a powerful and feared wizard—into the kingdom's fold. Despite the protests of his brother, Headmaster Thaddeus Aldara, the king is determined to give the boy, Melanthius, a chance to prove his worth. Meanwhile, in the dark and foreboding Caldara Bastille, a prison on the desolate Ironclad Isles, Melanthius, known as Inmate Zero, endures a life of isolation and fear. Raised in captivity since birth, Mel has known little of the world beyond the prison walls, his only companions the guards and the dangerous inmates. Despite his harsh upbringing, Mel adheres to a strict moral code, refusing to let his father's dark legacy define him. As the headmaster and king devise a daring plan to retrieve Melanthius from the depths of the Bastille, the stage is set for a dramatic clash between the past and the future. With the help of a mysterious dragon hybrid, the kingdom will attempt to bring Melanthius to the prestigious halls of Arcanum Royal Institute, where he must navigate a world of power, politics, and hidden dangers. But Mel's journey is fraught with challenges. Haunted by his father's legacy and burdened by the expectations of those around him, he must learn to balance his extraordinary abilities with his desire to be good. As he steps into the unknown, Mel's presence at the institute will not only test his resolve but also shake the very foundations of Auroria Dominion.

She saw a child full of bruises and facing the ground with lips and a complexion that had already darkened. "What just happened to this child?" Then she remembered Avicia and without hesitation, she came down on the chest of the lifeless child and spoke. ''Rivivere.'' The lady turned back into a white small ball of fire and slowly entered the child's chest. A few moments passed and the child who had been lifeless suddenly opened her eyes. Along with the heavy rain is its resurgence and butterflies of different colors fluttered behind the girl that made a huge garden filled with them. The girl with long ginger red curly hair was now firmly standing and under the rain, she was smiling creepily. ▪️▪️▪️ This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. ▪️▪️▪️ REBORN AETHER by: HiraethCat All Rights Reserved copyright 2018

I’m Daniel — just your average shy gym rat who prefers dumbbells over drama. I’m low-level in life: no clout, no girls, no game… Until she showed up. Ilil. The goth baddie with curly black hair, quiet stares, demon-tier thighs, and a chest that makes gravity weep. She’s got a simp army following her like it’s religion — including her obsessive ex Pavel, who treats her like property. Everyone wants her. I somehow pulled her. Now I’ve got enemies, simps, drama, and her four chaotic besties trying to "test" me like I’m a damn shoujo protagonist. Add in my clueless boys Ron and Gal, teachers who lowkey ship us, and one massive high school war between gym bros and simps… This ain't your average romcom. This is war. And I’m fighting it all for her. My goth girl

An NPC's Odyssey in Love In the digital world of *Love’s Crossroads*, a modern romance game, Ethan is a silent NPC barista with black curly hair and deep black eyes, destined to serve quests to the game’s protagonist, Aiden. When a glitch grants Ethan self-awareness, he fixates on Lila, the game’s second heroine, a vibrant beauty with short black hair (later long) and striking blue eyes, rejected by Aiden. Unlike the chatty, humorous Lila, Ethan is reserved, but their connection sparks through bizarre game quests: glimpse her undergarments, kiss her, sleep beside her, remain loyal, and ultimately marry her. As Ethan completes these tasks, his scripted actions evolve into genuine love, unprompted by code. Lila, initially indifferent to Aiden, falls for Ethan’s quiet devotion, her lively spirit complementing his silence. Together, they defy the game’s narrative, forging an unscripted love story that rewrites their digital destiny.

In the grim darkness of the 31st millennium, the Blood Angels stand as paragons of nobility and martial prowess. Among them, Thaddeus Valen rises from the ranks of initiates to become a legend. "Blood and Honor" chronicles his journey through the Great Crusade, the discovery of his Primarch, and the horrors of the Horus Heresy. This epic tale of bravery, sacrifice, and brotherhood explores the triumphs and tragedies of war, the bonds forged in battle, and the relentless pursuit of honor in the face of insurmountable odds. Join Thaddeus as he navigates the complexities of loyalty, the darkness of the Warp, and the unyielding spirit of the Blood Angels. Unofficial work. Writing this for hobby. Fan Fiction.

In a kingdom where nature no longer obeys, and monsters now bloom from the earth itself, one prince is called to find the only woman who might still understand the chaos to come. Eighteen years ago, Prince Dimiour was dragged to the edge of death—only to be saved by a girl with fire in her chest and fury in her bones. Now that girl is his fiercest knight, and his oldest friend. Together, they search for the missing Archmage of Nérou—Dimiour’s mentor, the last hope for a kingdom on the brink of unraveling. But something has changed in the wilds beyond the castle walls. Captain Thaddeus, the grizzled warhound who raised them, has vanished into the marshlands chasing whispers and scars. What he finds is worse than war: evolution gone rogue, fungal monsters that feed on the dead, and the terrifying truth that even the laws of magic are beginning to rot. As Dimiour and Rose follow the trail into a dying world, they must confront the legacies that made them—and decide whether loyalty is worth the cost of survival. Because in this world, the plants grow teeth… and they remember the taste of man.

The story follows two young sisters, with the younger one, Alexandria Valencia, taking centre stage as the main protagonist. A college freshman residing in London, Alexandria is renowned for her intelligence, long blond hair, and mesmerising ocean blue eyes. On her 18th birthday, her life takes an unexpected turn, leading her into a web of mysterious events that transform her world. Her sister, Nymeria Valencia, is a 19-year-old medical student training to become a general surgeon. Unlike her sister Alex, Nymeria has long black curly hair and forest green eyes. After her 18th birthday, she became quite mysterious. Alexandria didn’t pay much attention to it initially, but she found it strange when her sister would suddenly disappear late at night and miss days of college that never happened before. Eventually, Nymeria’s behavior returned to normal just weeks before Alex turned 18. Her parents, who hadn’t miss a single important day of their daughter’s life suddenly goes MIA a week before her birthday. Alex has been plagued with nightmares ever since she heard this news about her parents. Alex, on the eve of her eighteenth birthday, found herself unexpectedly ensnared in the intricate tapestry of enigmas, utterly bewildered by the uncertainties that lay ahead. Determined to unravel this perplexing web of mysteries, Alex embarked on a journey of self-discovery and adventure.

"Thank you. Well, now that I've managed to ruin breakfast," Lyra began, attempting a sheepish smile. "Apologies for that, by the way…" She tilted her head slightly, trying to come across as both remorseful and adorable. Elias didn't miss a beat. "Oh, you apologise in your world? I thought it was a foreign concept to you." Lyra raised an eyebrow. "Uh… am I missing something? Am I supposed to owe you any other apology aside from this?" She gestured dramatically at the battlefield formerly known as the breakfast table. "I guess we can consider bumping into a man while stark naked the norm in your world, then?" Lyra's jaw dropped in outrage, and she immediately slapped her palm to the table. "Bumping? You bumped into me! You were in the room without knocking!!! You wanted to see me naked!!!" "Oh, speak a little bit louder," he said in a low, venomously sarcastic tone. "I don't think the entire castle heard you. Please, by all means—broadcast to the staff, the kitchen, the stables—that you, an unmarried lady… yes?... were alone in a room with a bachelor. Oh wait, naked!" He leaned in with a smirk. "That's not the scandal of the century. So go on… speak even louder. Maybe the bards will write a song about it." Lyra narrowed her eyes at him. "You're an asshole," she said.  "You're a constipated… sad… pompous… asshole!!! You know that?" she shot back, rising to her feet. Thaddeus, who had quietly been trying to clean up the spill without being noticed, froze in place. How is it that anyone could speak to the prince this way? And get away with it. Even Lady Lirae, whom he was head over heels in love with wouldn't dare. "I wouldn't know…" Elias said, his lips twitching into a devilish smirk. "I have never peeked into an ass's hole before. Apparently, you have, seeing how you're being quite graphic. Tell me, Miss Lyra… what else did you find in there?" ***** Trapped in another world, where carriages are ridden instead of Ubers, Lily is apparently the doppelgänger of a missing/dead noblewoman. She meets the brooding, annoyingly handsome prince- Elias who is constantly amazed at how improper she is. But when Lyra finds out that Elias was on trial for the disappearance of her doppelganger. She is frightened into desperately finding a way out of the Cursed Terra Lucida. Elias offers her a deal, if she can pretend to be Lirae until he can find out what happened to her, then he would help her find her way back to her world. And so it begins, a fake engagement, a rushed wedding and the unravelling of a plot so evil, it would shake the entire Terra Lucida. WARNING; includes very sexy and steamy detailing.

In the state of Oregon, on Columbia Avenue in the city of Portland, fifteen-year-old Jacob—short in stature, with striking green eyes and short blond hair—arrives to begin his first year at Woodbury High School, a chaotic school infamous for its lack of order. But Jacob is not prepared for what awaits him. From the very first moment, he is struck by a harsh reality: the school is ruled by Adam, a tall, athletic seventeen-year-old who enforces his own brutal code, running the school like a self-proclaimed king. Adam demands Jacob's loyalty. Jacob refuses. He won’t bow. He won’t follow. In no time, Jacob becomes the school’s outcast, isolated in a corrupted system... until Houssam appears. A towering Algerian teen with curly black hair and bold Arab features, Houssam has long endured racism and exclusion because he is Muslim. Feared by everyone—including Adam himself—Houssam chooses to stand by Jacob. Not just out of solidarity, but driven by a buried desire for revenge. The rebellion begins… and with it, chaos unfolds. When two girls join the uprising—Sarah, the tall blonde with emerald eyes, and Rania, the sharp, petite girl with short black hair and light brown eyes behind her glasses—the battle evolves into a clash of emotions, pride, and dignity. Will Jacob and Houssam's unlikely alliance be enough to topple Adam's tyranny? Or is the game far greater than they ever imagined, threatening to leave them expelled beyond the gates of Woodbury forever?

I heard voices in the living room. I quickly went downstairs and my husband was standing with a gorgeous woman. She had long curly hair, foxy grey eyes, upturned nose. She wore a long black dress with a which showed her creamy white legs. As I looked at her my heartbeat accelerated . BUT WHY??

Rated +18 Ethan (unlike many unlucky protagonists) was doing pretty well, he had just graduated from high school, he isn't a straight A student but he isn't so bad either. He was very popular in his high school days, with short black curly hair, average height and build, and a face any girl would die for, Ethan navigated through high school like a breeze. But before he could leave for college he was diagnosed with a strange illness and was told he had only six months to live. The news was devastating to Ethan but it was true, four months had gone in the blink of an eye and Ethan had only two left, he started trying things he hadn't done before. After getting a recommendation from a friend he bought a virtual reality game called Harem Online. Before he could play the game it glitched and was isekaied into a fantasy world where magic and women reigned supreme. Follow Ethan on his adventure as he navigates through a world dominated by women with his lust system. The early chapters might be a little clumsy but it gets really good, oh and lots of lemon, I mean like a lot of lemons. Additional Tags: Adventure - Action - R18 - Isekai - System - Harem - Weak to Strong - Handsome ML - Beautiful FLs - Smut - Elves - Vampires - Demons - Monster Girls. 100 power stones for 1 bonus chapter. 1 Magic castle for 5 bonus chapters. Check out my other work Lust System: Sword Genius in Women's World

Sabrina Baelleigh never expected her life to turn out this way. After the tragic murder of her parents, she became the sole protector of her younger sister, fighting tooth and nail to survive. Managing a small, struggling restaurant, Sabrina found herself drowning in debt, hoping for a miracle. But then came Thaddeus Gillcrest, a billionaire who promised a way out—through a contract marriage that could solve all her problems. But nothing went as planned. Despite their agreement, Sabrina found herself falling for him, and for a fleeting moment, happiness seemed within reach. That was until Cynthia Rodgers slid her way between them, causing betrayal, misunderstandings, and ultimately, a divorce. Sabrina’s life seemed shattered, but fate had other plans. One fateful night led to another secret: a baby. Now, with her life in turmoil, Sabrina must go through the rocky road from heartbreak to stardom, while the truth about the past threatens to unravel everything. Can Sabrina rise from the ashes, or will the betrayals of love and ambition destroy her for good?

His gaze slowly drifted up to her knees, and then her thighs. The soft white skin-it all looked so smooth. She watched him, marveling at how he seemed to memorize every detail of her. It made her feel so warm inside, to know that the sight of her body captivated his attention so much. When his gaze fell upon her pussy, he was taken aback. He cocked his head and met her gaze. She suddenly got self-conscious and sat up. "What? Is there something wrong?" He was staring at her bush, or more precisely. the lack thereof! There was no hair on her mons, just a thin strip of dark curly hair that started just above the hood of her clit, went up three inches, and stopped. He was totally confused. He had never seen any woman that had just a thin strip of hair down there. It was either all over and thick; or, if they were very young, not there yet, or just some fuzz. His head was cocked at an angle and his ears were fully forward, his forehead wrinkled as he tried to figure out why it looked the way it did. She saw his expression was one of confusion, not disgust as she had feared. She relaxed a little.

Due to the ignorance and stubbornness of mortals, they will now have to face one of the enemies and plagues they would never have thought of facing. Thaddeus, a magician who participated in the creation of this plague, is forced to face his mistakes and will travel a path that very few would dare to. -------- English version

En la sombría oscuridad del milenio 31, los Ángeles Sangrientos se erigen como paradigmas de nobleza y destreza marcial. Entre ellos, Thaddeus Valen asciende desde las filas de los iniciados para convertirse en una leyenda. Sangre y Honor narra su viaje a través de la Gran Cruzada, el descubrimiento de su Primarca y los horrores de la Herejía de Horus. Esta épica historia de valentía, sacrificio y hermandad explora los triunfos y tragedias de la guerra, los lazos forjados en la batalla y la incansable búsqueda del honor frente a adversidades insuperables. Acompaña a Thaddeus mientras navega por las complejidades de la lealtad, la oscuridad del Inmaterium y el espíritu inquebrantable de los Ángeles Sangrientos.

[0:00:00][Timer Ends] [Extermination begins] Well the world ran out out of time and was being destroyed. Why you may ask? To understand what really happened let's rewind back to about 8 years prior to this event. The year was 2099, all technological advancements was achieved and humanity's strength was at it's peak. Everybody had a fairly normal life except that one gloomy highschool kid, Denzel. This was not your average everyday kid but he kept a low profile whenever possible. He was easily noticed. The bags under his eyes and his messy curly hair made him look more of a freak than normal people. He wasn't the poor grades kid in school infact he was the 'honour student' of his school. Denzel always felt his life was boring and nothing ever peaked his interest. He tried playing games, movies, music, getting a girlfriend or hanging with friends nothing was really appealing to Denzel. Denzel thought his boredom will last forever until the 'BREAK' occured. The break was the name given to the cataclysmic event that ushered the world into a new age. A system message popped up in front of Denzel with the words,[WELCOME PLAYER N⁰. 9,999,999]. The world was set into chaos. Dungeons and towers spawned all around the world and with that came the formation of Player Associations and guilds. 8 years later, the world had reached the 99th floor of the tower. The boss of the 99th floor was extremely strong and even after the world's strongest players came together they still could not defeat the boss. The timer on the floor run out and the world was destroyed. Everything was destroyed but player N⁰.9,999,999 refused to be destroyed and somehow regressed back to the past giving him a second chance to climb the tower and rewrite humanity's wrongs.

In the Sunny Kingdom, Ilona Whisper , a red curly-haired women in her twenties , is struggling to keep up with her multiple jobs to support her little sister Anise , as she works undercover as a skillful thief and as a soldier .The castle is her revenge target as the king ordered her parents' execution. Ilona is the leader of four interesting youngsters that are prepared to execute whatever she says. Later she will find out that she is something more than a simple human. Her life isn't fully bustling till a boy with black curly hair appears in the bar she works at night. The young man named Victor ,same age as her (20 years old ) ,will twist her life in ways that she never imagined before nor she wanted to . His noble-like speech pisses her off the most ! Will she resist the urge to kill him after she will find the truth behind his origins ? Or she doesn't even need to find his origins to have the urge to slay him ? A dramatic love story with a touch of comedy is telling the story of Ilona and Victor . /// This novel is also available on RoyalRoad.com Discord: redlady#7181 or redlady04

Thaddeus, an orphan cursed to live a short life, enrolls in the world-renowned school of heroes, Argonaut Academy. With his only means of getting cured being the elixir rewarded to the top graduate, will he be able to become the number one student in this school filled with geniuses?

status: complete April Jackson a 24 years old painter's life took the worst turn, in just a day she lost everything, her job, her home, and went totally bankrupt. In the darkest moment of her life, there was a flicker of hope. She got a generous offer from a stranger she couldn't resist. That one leap of faith changed her life drastically. As she ends up living with the most sort out bachelor in the city, Brad Sebastian Smith, a grumpy handsome billionaire who has an hidden malicious agenda. April wasn't the ordinary girl she thought she was, there were secrets about her life she is totally clueless about. She has something the vicious Brad Sebastian Smith wants, and he will stop at nothing to obtain it from her. Grumpy meets sunshine as their world collides. Broody Brad couldn't resist the bubbly jolly April innocent charms as he was caught up in a personal conflict of choosing April over his ambitions. Can Brad carry on his ulterior motive when April has completely hold his heart captive? Excerpt# Brad I can't believe this is the same quirky April Jackson I saw at my study days ago. Gone are the ridiculous Jeans and T-shirts. She was wearing a sexy black dress that caresses her body like a second skin, bringing out beautiful curves I didn't notice before. I nearly stumbled when my gaze fell on her sexy long legs, and her wild curly hair added a fierce appeal. She looks like sin. I had to support my weight by pressing my palm to the wall, lest I trip and fall. "Mr. Smith you are back," she said snapping me out of my daze. "Mr. Smith, are you ok? you look pale" she asked. I clenched my fist, my eyes darkens as I took a step towards her, I cornered her to the wall. Ever since I met her I feel like I am losing control, from her pushing my buttons, getting under my skin, and now to this. She is going to be trouble! I gaze at her with lust. Her eyes flickered open. For the first time, I noticed she has beautiful grey eyes. My gaze fell on her plump lips, painted with red seductive lipstick. She bit her lips stirring up a strong urge to brush my lips on hers, devouring her lips with the craving desire surging up in me.

In a world where the line between service and subterfuge is razor-thin, Butler Die Co. stands as a venerable institution of elite butler-assassins. Thaddeus, the aging leader haunted by betrayal and the toll of time, discovers an unlikely recruit in Leon, a homeless youth who sneaks into a high-society gala seeking food. When Leon accidentally kills a rival butler during an altercation, Thaddeus offers him a lifeline: face the consequences of his actions or join Butler Die Co. to find purpose and training. As Leon trains rigorously, earning his place among the disciples of Butler Die Co., he navigates a labyrinth of deadly missions and rival factions, including the all-women assassin team, the Made Maids. Amidst secretive operations and high-stakes confrontations, Leon uncovers a deeper betrayal involving Thaddeus's past and the elite Signs of Elegance Co., a formidable faction of zodiac-named assassins. This revelation sets the stage for a grand showdown, where loyalties are tested, skills are pushed to the limit, and the fate of Butler Die Co. hangs in the balance. "**Butler Die Co.**" explores themes of duality, mentorship, honor, and redemption in a thrilling narrative that blends elegance with deadly precision.

Ten years ago, the Centauris descended upon Earth—interdimensional invaders fleeing an even greater threat. The gods, bound by a war against the Abyssal Pantheon, could not intervene. Instead, they created vessels—humans infused with divine power—to fight in their stead. Now, the Third Raid looms. Centauri incursions have become a daily occurrence, and humanity’s so-called protectors stand as the last line of defense. Among them is Thaddeus Veynir—but unlike the others, he was never chosen by a god. He was chosen by something far worse. A pact binds him to Vorthaz Malakir, a Demon God who revels in chaos, granting Thaddeus power only when it amuses him. Forced to walk the line between salvation and damnation, Thaddeus fights to survive, uncovering the truth behind the Centauri war. The gods are not saviors. The Centauris are not the true enemy. And the greatest threat of all is yet to come. As the barriers between worlds weaken and reality begins to fracture, Thaddeus must decide: will he be a weapon, a pawn… or something far beyond the gods themselves?

In a realm ruled by the iron-fisted Emperor Thaddeus, Faith Reaper, a sworn warrior, yearns to break free from her allegiance. But a sinister new threat emerges—demons from Hell. To combat this unholy invasion, Faith embarks on a perilous quest with an unlikely alliance: the fiery Prince of Eltarin, her sworn enemy. As they brave treacherous landscapes, they uncover a darker conspiracy that threatens to consume the Western Continent in eternal darkness. Join Faith and her companions on an epic journey of redemption, rebellion, and the fight against the forces that seek to destroy their world.

debido a la ignorancia y terquedad de los mortales ahora tendrán que enfrentarse a uno de los enemigos y plagas que jamas hubiesen pensado en enfrentar. Thaddeus un mago que participó en la creación de esta plaga se ve obligado a enfrentar sus errores y recorrera un camino que muy pocos se atreverían. --------- version Español

Legend says that someone crave the path for the world to survive, but no one has proven it true. The past remains shrouded in mystery, its secrets hidden from the present. He reborn in the body of Raphael a useless trash with bad reputation, but what does it had to do with me? "I create my way, I'm the master of own life" Follow him on his quest to discover what happened to his pitiful children, find them and finally achieve the slacker life he'd always dreamed of. Along the journey to forge unforgettable memories, meet some companions, and uncover the unknown. He is a [Creator], the father of multiple [Concept].

Astrid and Ryker were together in the pack. Ryker happened to be Astrid's cousin. Jealous of Astrid because she is a princess and the next Alpha. Kai is the son of Ani, the richest trader in the neighboring pack. Kai loves Astrid because she is his mate they both planned to marry but unfortunately Ryker who was Astrid's cousin then planned and kidnapped her into the wilderness where she was killed by an unrevealed enemy because he wanted to be the next Alpha of the pack. But Astrid was reborn with supernatural and lunar power with magic. Who later becomes the Alpha of the park? Would Astrid get revenge after she was reborn? After Ryker knew that Astrid was reborn, what did he do? Did Kai and Astrid later reunite? Characterization: Astrid FL: She was Build: slender, athletic Hair: Long, curly, golden blonde Eyes: Bright blue, almond-shaped Skin: Porcelain doll-like complexion Facial features: Heart-shaped face, high cheekbones, small nose.

Jemma accepted the bag from his hand giving him a suspicious stare ... " Why did you help me ... You could leave it there .. and I'll get it tomorrow.. " she said with a light frown and he just stood staring at her with his hands in his pockets ... His black curly hair giving him the perfectly handsome look " And you'll fail my test ??... " He raised his brow " That's not enough reason " she said sharply and he stared at her for a while The side of his lip curled up and he advanced towards her Jemma stood there daringly and he couldn't deny how much he loves her gutsy side ... He got so close to her , no distance between them and Jemma suddenly wished she had moved back .. She gulped down nothing gazing into his beautiful onyx balls ... He smirked and placed an arm around her waist " What..t.. are .. y..y..ou ..doing " she blinked looking cute with her sapphire orbs He placed another arm around her waist leaning close to her ears .. " Claiming what's MINE " Yh , Just like he said , She was his .. His and his alone ... She never expected him to be her lecturer , the guy ...nah ... She never expected that .. But then what she didn't expect the most was for her heart to beat for ... This Guy .. Trailing through a railway of emotions ... These two would come across obstacles that may keep them together orrrrr SEPARATE them FOREVER... What do you think will be the outcome of this .. Would they pull through..

Three best friends (Miari, Theo, Ava) dream comes true when they are reborn into a new world; a fantasy & supernatural world with deity’s, mythical creatures, different kinds of races etc. Join them on their adventure as they explore their new home/world. They will soon find that this world is really no different from theirs.

Toby(17) and his older sister Kate(19) are spies in The Mask. They went on a mission and get caught by The Rough. Kate managed to escape but leaves Toby thinking he was dead. (Bodyhorror!)

In a universe where steam-powered ships sail the stars, a young mechanic named Jasper LaBrant joins the crew of the HMS Protea, hoping to find his place among the cosmos. There, he meets Thaddeus Beaufort, the vessel's blind chief engineer, whose brilliance is matched only by his biting wit and closely guarded heart. Thaddeus's brilliant mind is often overshadowed by his ethereal beauty—a beauty that seems to captivate and ensnare the heart of anyone who crosses his path, whether he wills it or not. As Jasper and Thaddeus navigate the complexities of their growing connection, an attack by the notorious pirate Captain Silas Vex tears them apart. With Thaddeus taken captive and the Protea crippled, Jasper must embark on a desperate rescue mission with the aid of an unlikely ally. On a distant, alien world, Thaddeus finds himself ensnared in a web of ritual and politics, facing an obsessive prince determined to possess him body and soul. To survive, he'll need to rely on his unparalleled intellect, his knowledge of forbidden xenobotany, and the very allure he's always seen as a curse. Above all else, Thaddeus must hold fast to his unshakable belief that Jasper will find him. Visceral and passionate, this steampunk space opera weaves a tale of love, survival, and the unbreakable bonds that draw us together in the face of impossible odds. Set in a richly imagined universe filled with alien wonders and dark delights, it's a story that explores the power and peril in being seen, desired, and ultimately claimed by those who would possess the brightest among the stars. THIS IS RATED 18 FOR A REASON. Trigger warnings: Violence Alcohol use Injury Emotional abuse Captivity/Imprisonment Implied Forced Marriage Molestation/Unwanted touching