Cruel Palace

Lena always believed life was simple: work hard, protect her family, and keep her dreams small. But when her mother’s health takes a drastic turn, Lena faces an impossible choice. Desperate to save her, she accepts a deal from a ruthless CEO, Mr. Langston, who promises to cover her mother’s treatment—if she’ll spy on his business rival, Elias. Thrown into Elias’s world, Lena quickly learns he’s not just a cold-hearted CEO but a man scarred by betrayal and loneliness. As she grows closer to him, her loyalties waver. But when a stunning secret about her past comes to light, Lena’s whole life flips upside down. She isn’t who she thought she was—she’s the true heiress of the family fortune, stolen at birth by none other than her so-called “sister,” Vivian. Now, Lena must navigate a labyrinth of lies, forbidden love, and powerful enemies determined to keep her from her birthright. But with her heart caught between revenge and love, Lena realizes the truth is even more dangerous than she imagined. Will she claim her rightful place and find happiness, or will betrayal and ambition tear her life apart?

Rin, a skilled warrior at the bustling White Flower Palace, guards two dangerous secrets that could unravel everything. First, he possesses forbidden knowledge of the world around him, a world strikingly similar to the events of a novel he once read—The Golden Girl's Rise. This eerie familiarity guides him as he navigates life far from the grandeur of the Hoshimi Empire’s Imperial Palace, where he hides his true identity. The second, far more perilous secret, is that Rin is the estranged brother of the Crown Prince, a central figure in the novel’s fateful tale. Torn between his past and present, Rin's role in the unfolding story threatens to expose him. When circumstances draw him into the very chaos foretold by the novel, Rin must confront his identity as a prince and grapple with the destiny that binds him. But can he rewrite the fate laid out in The Golden Girl's Rise? Or will the events of the past repeat themselves, forever changing the lives of those he holds dear?

Heartbroken after catching her boyfriend cheating with his colleague on Valentine's Day, Anya impulsively proposes to a stranger in a fit of rage. The stranger, a charming and enigmatic man, accepts her proposal without hesitation. As Anya grapples with the consequences of her impulsive decision, she discovers that her "husband" is not just a random passerby, but someone with a mysterious and powerful connection to her life. He's not just a stranger; he's her boyfriend's boss, a man known for his wealth and influence, but who has kept his true identity hidden from Anya. Now, trapped in a web of lies and deceit, Anya must navigate the treacherous waters of her unexpected marriage while uncovering the truth about her "husband" and his hidden agenda.

[The latest masterpiece by the author of Reverend Insanity] In the heart of a volcano, the mechanical fairy palace left by the ancients longed for a successor. The mother sacrificed her life to obtain the treasure seal of the fairy palace, entrusting it to Ning Zhuo on her deathbed. Buddha Heart Demon Seal! To deliver oneself to enlightenment, and others to demonhood. The bearer of the seal, by lightly engraving the Heart Demon Seal, could control mechanisms as if they were feathers. While others wielded it, exhausted in spirit and heavy in mind; Ning Zhuo could command it with ease, light and graceful as in a dance. Ning Zhuo said, "Mother, your child will surely fulfill your trust and claim that fairy palace!" Indeed: The chance encounter with a spirited secret, where skill merges with supreme logic. Universes open to new realms, where natural beauty rivals the heavens. Ancient bells transmit the law, dancing under the moon's pure radiance. With the true form embodying myriad things, who in the world could contend!

Noelle, an orphan found on the street, is made to live with the disheveled family of the Freeman's due to her loss of memory. Just when she thought life would get better, she is sold out to the cruel and most feared Alpha of the Crimson Moon pack, Mikey, as a wife to save her foster siblings' lives. She becomes a slave in his house and is made to work more than any other maid present. Nevertheless, she remained loyal to him due to the mate bond she felt. As a drunk and broken Alpha, he ruthlessly abused her after her massive workout and used her to fulfill his sexual needs, but that all comes crashing down when she comes up with an illness. Scared that his secret will be leaked if she survives, he sends her into the forest to die, but little does he know that she is carrying his son, the next Alpha.

“Tirai Keberuntungan: Rahasia Totovip di Balik Pintu Mimpi” mengisahkan perjalanan Arga Pratama, seorang sopir angkot dari Jawa Tengah yang terjebak dalam himpitan ekonomi. Kehidupannya berubah setelah mengenal Totovip, platform togel online yang menawarkan peluang keberuntungan. Berkat prediksi akurat Master Joko dan strategi bermain yang cerdas, Arga berhasil melunasi hutang dan mengubah nasib keluarganya. Namun, di balik gemerlap kemenangan, Arga harus menghadapi tantangan moral dan konflik keluarga. Dengan tekad dan keberanian, Arga menemukan bahwa keberuntungan adalah hasil dari langkah berani dan keputusan yang cerdas.

Susan Mitchell , a frustrated office assistant discovers a rare relic in the confines of her office walls. out of curiosity to decipher the contents of this relic, Susan Mitchell gets transported to ancient Qin dynasty in China as Ru Lingyi who is a palace maid in the palace of an overbearing concubine. Will Susan Mitchell, who is now Ru Lingyi find her way out , or becomes entangled with palace drama?, how is she going to navigate this discovery?...why not read to find out.

yup as you could see this mc, wants to be immortal, Nothing will be held back leave some suggestions if you have below. HA-JOON A MAD SCIENTIST WHO WANTED TO BECOME IMMORTAL BECAUSE OF A NOVEL HE READ WHEN HE WAS YOUNG OUT OF BOREDOM DIED AT HIS OWN TEST SUBJECT AS HE TESTED IT ON HIM SELF AND IT COUSED HIM TO DIE. BUT TO HIS LUCK HE GOT A CHANCE TO MEET THE HOLDER OF THE UNIVERSE WHO WAS WACHING HIM BECAUSE OF ENTERTAINMENT. AND GETS TO REINCARNATE IN HIS FAVORITE NOVEL CALLED, THE IMMORTAL. AND FINDS HIM SELF SOMETHING HE IS NOT AWARE OF. NOTE: BLOOD IS THE WAY, IS WHAT THIS MC KNOWS. daily uploads: of course. ........... ........ .... shameless author here: leave some of your cash here :). the cover is really bad, if in the future we became family and grew big I hope, we could afford, really good matching cover for the novel.

Merri Winslow caught the attention of two very dangerous men. Alexi Baranov and Nikolai Rushkin grew up together and were sworn blood brothers. When Alexi was rescued from the ruthless gang they belonged to at the age of twelve, he didn't forget Nikolai. He returned for him four years later and they set out on a journey to gain riches and power together. Once Merri unwillingly entered their lives nothing would remain the same. The bond between them would be forever broken because of lust and love. Who will Merri choose in the end? Alexi, the cruel boss who took her innocence or Nikolai, the man who cherishes her?

A human girl named Lynaria unexpectedly crosses paths with Kaelron, the Dragon King, when he saves her life from a ferocious dragon attack. Grateful and determined to repay her debt, Lynaria embarks on a perilous journey to find Kaelron, eventually arriving at the grand Dragon Palace. However, life among the dragons is far from what she imagined. Lynaria faces relentless trials and cruel scorn from the dragonfolk, who view humans as inferior beings fit only to serve their kind. Her resolve is tested daily as she endures their disdain and struggles to prove her worth. But fate has a way of turning tides. In an unexpected moment, Lynaria displays extraordinary courage, risking her life to save Kaelron from danger. Her act of bravery not only earns her the respect of the Dragon King but also paves the way for an incredible transformation. From a mere human girl rejected by the dragons, Lynaria rises to become a formidable war general, her journey just beginning.

Li An, abandoned at birth in the cold palace, gains a miraculous gift when a seed from the tree of knowledge enters her mind, enhancing her intelligence and setting her on a mission to gather wisdom points by applying her newfound knowledge. As she grows, she uncovers her noble heritage and encounters her destined fiancé, a proud young general who looks down upon her. But through tough times, they recognize each other and work toward her ultimate goal. She was given a barren land but she turned that barren land into her small kingdom—a place where the seed's knowledge can thrive and inspire growth for future generations.

In the cold winter of the Joseon dynasty, a lonely royal concubine, Lady Eun, stumbles upon a fragile flower blooming in the snow—a rare "frozen plum." The flower symbolizes her constrained life within the palace walls. Lady Eun falls in love with Seong Jun, a lowly but brilliant scholar, who is also the palace librarian. Their bond begins as a secret exchange of poetry and shared love for nature but soon grows into a forbidden romance.

"Can you resist my touch, Lia? Do you see how you shiver under my gaze? Have you ever noticed how much you beg me to just take you whenever you look at me with those emerald eyes of yours? How can you take revenge when you get on your knees whenever I ask you to?" Archon gasped out while kissing down my collarbone. "I will kill you, I swear by the name of Vasilikis!" I let out my tears and words. "Oh Lia, my sweet Emilia, Please kill me before the wrath of my desires kills your heart and soul." Julian Archon, the ruler of the Southern part of his country. To him, love was only an impression of being a part of this world. The feared lord was the next heir to the throne. And he had been taught about everything regarding royal debates to achieve that throne. The throne which he despised yet he yearned for that place for years. To achieve the throne he had done everything. He had let go of every distraction which made him think otherwise. Until a Vasiliki caught his gaze and captured his mind, heart, and soul. Emilia Vasiliki, a girl with some memories of her mother which haunts her every day and night. Despite having no parents she had always been brighter every day. One day, she finds out about the harsh truth of the Archon related to her mother's death and craves revenge. But despite knowing she should despise the Archon. A certain Archon takes her breath away with a single touch. The more she wants to stay away the more she gets closer to him. As if, destiny has its plan. Can revenge turn into love? Or will it take a disgraceful turn of events called Obsession?

Cassian had lived his life in the most miserable way. He had scrubbed the floors and washed the clothes in the cold winter and done everything just to please his uncle’s family, but in return, they sold him to a merchant only for a pouch of coins. And the merchant decided to gift him to the king of Aetherlyn, a faraway kingdom from his small village to show his loyalty and curry favor from the king. And he was the lucky one from the group to be choosen by the king. Thus he got the position of palace servant. Cassian thought maybe his life in the palace would be different, but he was bound to be disappointed as the people in the palace were far more sinister and ruthless. Scheming ran in their blood. And can anyone tell him why his path always crossed with the notorious first prince of the kingdom? The seemingly cold prince had an unpredictable temper. And why was he always drawn to him like a moth to a light? Will Cassian be able to survive in the palace where the true faces are hidden behind masks, or will he become more entangled in their schemes and just become a mere pawn in their game?

Haisley is a woman who is held as collateral by her father and brother to pay their debts to a mafia gambling house owner. Lucas Abraham, the man, accepts Haisley as collateral and makes her his sex partner. There is no love present, especially in Lucas, as his heart has long since died with his lover. But what happens when Haisley is kidnapped by his business partner? Does Lucas not care and let Haisley be killed by his enemy, or will Lucas help Haisley when he realizes he doesn't like anyone hurting Haisley except himself?

There is a girl I love, beyond measure, her name whispered in my every prayer. I sacrificed everything for her, and now I depart, my final act dedicated to her. In a realm beyond this life, if our souls should meet once more I pray earnestly for one thing—may the Divine decree that we never again walk the same path. Then why? “Excuse me? If you're done, can I use the tap?” Why did our path across again? If our fate was predetermined, why had I been granted this second chance? Why!? Why was I transported back to the past!?

In only a few months, Callum experienced his loving family unit collapse into nothing. In a desperate move to save his sister; his last remaining kin, he applies to become a Retainer in the Imperial Palace of Altbourg. Follow Callum as he gets dragged into epic battles and schemes unimaginable to common people, all while dealing with the weight of his decisions and circumstances that have come to shape his personality into an extreme battle maniac. ************** Relying only on his sword and Battle System in an Imperial Palace where innocent heads fell to tricks and whims, Callum explores the full capability of the human body, becoming something akin to a weapon and wielded only by his loyalty.

Joaqin, the eldest son of the Ziviel Kingdom’s ruler, was destined for greatness as the next legendary Beast Tamer—or so everyone believed. But reality painted a cruel picture. His strength fell far below the average Beast Tamer, and whispers of disappointment followed him everywhere, even in his own heart. Despised by his siblings, criticized by his father, and burdened by impossible expectations, Joaqin’s life was a constant reminder of his failures. His only solace came when he made a desperate choice: to leave the palace and escape the suffocating weight of his role. But destiny had other plans. As Joaqin walked away, the Ziviel Kingdom fell under a devastating attack by a mysterious group wielding dark powers. When Joaqin returned, his home was in ruins. The once-mighty kingdom lay in ashes, its proud people slaughtered, and his family... gone. Among the wreckage, Joaqin discovered a single spark of hope. His dying mother, hidden in a sacred chamber, entrusted him with a strange egg—massive and radiating an ancient energy. Her final words were clear: protect it at all costs. Now, with the fall of the Ziviel Kingdom and the rise of a dark, unfathomable evil, Joaqin stands at a crossroads. Will he embrace the strength buried deep within, unlock the secrets of the egg, and rise as the hero the world so desperately needs? Or will darkness consume all that remains? The fate of the world rests on Joaqin’s choices—and the sacred power waiting to awaken.

King Aldric, a cruel and tyrannical ruler, governs his kingdom of Valdoria with an iron fist. He remains indifferent to the suffering of his people, but everything changes when Elara, a young maid, enters the service of the palace. Although initially frightened by the king’s harshness, Elara soon perceives that behind his brutality lies a lonely and tormented man, haunted by deep emotional scars. Over time, she manages to ease his pain with simple acts of kindness and sincere words, gradually winning his heart. Their relationship develops in secret, an forbidden love between the gentle maid and the sovereign, but the two are deeply drawn to each other. Aldric begins to change under Elara's influence, slowly abandoning his cruel methods as she encourages him to become a more just man. As a plot to overthrow the king unfolds behind the scenes of the palace, Elara uncovers the conspiracy and warns Aldric. Together, they thwart the attempted coup, thus strengthening Aldric's position on the throne. The king, recognizing Elara's courage and loyalty, eventually frees her from the constraints of her maid position and grants her an honored place by his side.

Prologue:- "Don't you ever think that I, Alpha Theodore will take you as my mate." Theodore growled at her after finding out that she's his mate. He spent so many years waiting for his mate than losing hope that he had any mate. When he decided that he doesn't need a mate in his life, only for Moon Goddess to mating him to his pack member who has pestered him for being his Luna since her childhood. Seraphina cound not look into his eyes terrified that he might laugh at her for being his mate and will reject her. Shakingly she nodded her head approving with him. Not wanting him to hate her for being his mate. ******** Ever since her childhood Seraphina had a feeling that she has some kind of connection to her pack Alpha, Alpha Theodore. And keep telling him that she will be his mate. After getting scolded by Alpha Theodore for her foolishness for thinking of him to ever have any kind of connection with a kid like her. She decided to stay away from him and not let her selfishness control over her. Even though she grows up admiring him in secret only for her admiring to turn into a love. When she founds out that she's really his mate. She got stuck in situation to fighting for her love or letting him decide whenever he want her or not. . . . Tropes :- "Grumpy Sunshine, Age-gap, Posessive, Slow-Burn," PS. - This is my original work from my imagination not some kind of pirated copy. ©

First of all, don't expect anything very good. This is the first time I write such a novel and I use translation because English is not my native language. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- After the death of his parents, young Kael is sent to the palace, where he struggles with loneliness. Even though he is ostracized and despised in the palace where he was educated, the anger and determination within him make him stronger. One day, he encounters a secret conspiracy to save the princess and learns that she has been kidnapped by a shadowy organization. Kael sets out on a dangerous path to both save the princess and pursue the betrayal in the palace. However, this journey will not only offer him the opportunity to defeat his enemies, it will also lead him to find a lost piece. Can Kael win his battle for the throne, or will he forever lose a part of himself that was lost on his path to power?

The daughter of two poor farmers, beautiful Li Xiao Niang is given a once in a life time opportunity to become the Crown Prince's bride, but when she gets married to the Prince, she finds that life in the Palace is not at all like she imagined and she is sorely under prepared for the difficulties ahead of her. Will she come out victorious or will she lose to the enemies hiding behind the shadows?

This is a story about a 20 year old boy, who died and got transferred into a dating simulator game as one of the love interests. With no way out, Choi Seojun must find a way to survive in his world, luckily his sister used to play this game all the time and had unlocked all the endings. With the knowledge of seeing this sister playing this game, will Choi Seojun be able to survive this world?, will he found a way back? or would he rather stay in this new world instead? (Bad grammar, some sentences won't make sense, when you're reading it for the first time.)

In Dong Yue Kingdom, the distinguished Jiang family suffers a downfall because of the Yong Ping duke manor. The only way to solve the problem is to destroy the Duke of Yong Ping and his eldest daughter who is the Empress. In order to defeat the empress, Master Jiang, the Duke of Anyuan's only daughter, the witty and intelligent Jiang Yunyao enters the imperial palace. Faced with challenges on every side, Yunyao must win the love of the Emperor and consolidate her power to fight the Empress. But, in the palace full of malicious women, will she be able to win the game?

Xia Yu had one dream, to travel to the western lands and see what it has to offer. Miyojin had one wish, to live comfortably in the palace with the woman he loves. But one imperial edict ruined all of their plans. Now, they will be bound in marriage and live together in the imperial palace. But Xia Yu had a plan. They will play husband and wife for three years then they'll divorce. Miyojin thinks it is a good plan and very beneficial for both of them. But the more time they spend together, the more Miyojin realizes Xia Yu isn't someone he should let go. After all the trials, the joys, and the pains, will they be able to let go once it's time for them to part?

Surrounded by people who could use magic as naturally as breathing, who wouldn't want to do the same? The girl from the palace certainly wants to. And with the history of the ones around her, becoming capable of doing so was not hard to imagine. At least, that's what she thought with the information she had. But some things are rather difficult to imagine even with a child’s mind.

"You and I are nothing but strangers this marriage doesn't mean anything to me. Don't you dare touch me ever again!" ---------------------- Leah Jones was a 21-year-old girl who was forced to marry the most feared, wealthy, powerful, and heartless man in the world because her father's company was on the verge of bankruptcy. She thought that he was not as bad as they said he was, she thought that marrying him. was going to be the best thing but she couldn't be more wrong. He never touched her and he refused to touch her too. To him they were only husband and wife in name, but Leah refused to believe that he was that heartless so she made it her mission to try and bring back the smile that he once lost due to unforeseen courses, but that proved to be easier said than done because her tries only brought her nothing but tears and heartbreak.

Meihua, Princess of Nindo and only heir to 57th Emperor of Xi, learns the marriage she was looking forward to is meant to be a cage to keep her bound and locked away in the Inner Palace. In a moment of defiance, she runs, escaping the Palace and Capitol in an attempt to find freedom. But a Princess with no experience beyond the walls of her palace has no place in the starving, bandit ridden corners of the empire. Determined to survive on her own, Meihua sets out to the learn the truth about her long-bound magic and the reason the empire is so determined to seal her away. After nearly starving to death, Meihua is taken in by poor, but kind rice farmers and learns the state of the empire is not at all what she has been taught. Realizing she needs to learn to master her magic and abnormally powerful Qi, she joins rogue demonic cultivator Xuan Xiu on his travels. They’re soon joined by a powerful woman from West of the Spine of the World, an ordinary man who keeps getting stuck in extraordinary circumstances, and a fae with a serpent’s tongue as they make their way across the Land of Song and Snow in an effort to discover the great secrets of the empire and themselves. A Caged Phoenix is the first of a fantasy adventure romance trilogy chronicling Meihua’s fall from nobility to her years as a wandering cultivator and her eventual rise to Empress and the love and loss she suffers along the way.

I had thought that my life couldn't get worse when I walked in on my fiancé cheating on me with my best friend. But after a series of unfortunate events, I opened my eyes in a world that I had only read about in a webnovel, the Erudian Empire, ruled under the domineering, bloody reign of Emperor Helio. The worst part? I'm not even the main character! Reborn as Winter Royberg de la Erudian, I am the pitiful side character who is discovered to be a royal bastard princess due to a certain physical trait only the imperial bloodline possesses. But I know the end of Winter's story and the unwanted royal punching bag is framed as a witch and killed at age 16 on the guillotine due to the scheming of the cruel empress. An aloof, murder happy father? Check. Psycho half-sister? Check. Meddlesome author who wants me to follow the script? Double check! I don't want to die an early death again, so I'm determined not to ever be discovered as a royal again. But before I know it, I'm trapped in a palace of blood and opulence playing tricky games of power, games I have no clue how to win. How will I survive to adulthood in the imperial palace and get my happily ever after? And am I really the only person who fell into this world? *UPDATES 1-2 TIMES A WEEK* *1500 TO 3300 WORDS PER CHAPTER*