Duke Where

"I want to die" "It hurts. Why can't you love me?" Serena died on her 20th birthday by her own mother. Death what was she always wished for. Everyday was a torture for her. She accepted her fate with a sense of relief, finally free from her torment. "Huh?" "Why am I alive?" She opened her eyes in the same cabin she had lived for 20 years. Serena was back in time as a 5 y. o kid. But Something was different "My daughter.." A man cried while hugging her. A person who called himself her father. He took her to his home, to his family. And now this will be her family.

When mythology student Elias Morgan discovers a mysterious book in his university library, he is transported to Aetherion, a realm where all myths begin. There, he awakens as a primordial entity known as the Weaver of Echoes, destined to shape the birth of gods and legends. As he navigates the raw beginnings of Greek myth and encounters ancient forces like Nyx, Gaia, and Logos—the divine embodiment of language—Elias learns that speech itself creates reality. Armed with modern knowledge and the power of the First Word, he begins to write new myths into existence. But a dark force called Nulla, the unmaker of stories, threatens to silence creation forever. Elias must embrace his growing godhood or risk the unraveling of all myths before they begin.

Clint Alnyr Moon is Straight and lived a life most people only dreamed of. Billionaire parents. Mafia boss. Third-year college student with charm, danger, and the world at his feet. Until the night everything fell apart. Betrayed by the people he trusted most, Clint’s life comes to a sudden, bloody end. But death doesn't welcome him—instead, it spits him out into a strange new world. A kingdom ruled not by guns or money, but by magic and bloodlines. Here, nobles carry the power of ancient beasts in their veins. Wizards bend the elements with nothing but a wand. But fate has other plans. A chance encounter leads him to Duke Darius Valen Beaumont, the coldest and most feared man in the kingdom. A noble with dragon blood in his veins, and ice in his heart. A man no one dares to approach until now. Clint never asked to be here. He never asked to meet the Dragon beastblood line Duke And he definitely never asked to become… …The Duke’s bunny.

"You must never see the Duke's face. After her second husband's death, Liliette is forced into a third marriage by her father. Her new husband is rumored to be a monstrous warmonger, but to Liliette's surprise, the Duke turns out to be a kind man and husband. There's just one catch... she must never see his face."

Part One: Where Thoughts Rest is a deeply personal collection of poems/story that offers a quiet space for emotion, reflection, and healing. Through themes of exhaustion, grief, invisibility, and resilience, these poems/story speak to the soul’s most tender moments — when the world feels too loud, too cruel, or too indifferent. Each piece is a resting place for thoughts that have long remained unspoken, capturing the ache of being misunderstood, the sorrow of a wounded Earth, and the quiet strength of still believing in love, hope, and the self. This is not just a collection — it’s a soft voice in the dark, reminding you that you are not alone. Let these words hold you. Let them remind you to breathe. Let them be the place where your thoughts, too, can finally rest.

Kusho once sealed away a god, himself. Now reborn as a quiet boy in the sleepy city of Montrosier, Kusho hides beneath a name, a face, and a past he no longer fully remembers. But the world has not forgotten him. Between blooming friendships, buried powers, and lies planted like seeds, Kusho must walk the line between peace and destruction… …before the flowers bloom in blood.

The dead don’t rise all at once—they creep in, unnoticed.... Edward is just a stocker at a fading retail store, living paycheck to paycheck and trying not to think too hard about the strange absences, the quiet sirens, and the ever-growing shadows in the aisles. But as unease turns to fear and the first signs of infection appear, it becomes clear: the dead don’t rise all at once—they creep in, unnoticed. What begins as a normal shift soon unravels into something far more sinister, as Edward finds himself at the edge of a world beginning to rot from the inside out. With each chapter, the infection spreads. And with it, Edward must shed the comforts of routine and confront the brutal truths of survival. This isn’t the story of where the world ends. This is where the dead begin.

All Ethien desired was a serene existence after enduring years of bloodshed. As the Duke who led the revolution, and dismantled the former empire, he had placed Prince Glenn Lancaster on the throne. Now, Ethien longed to marry, step away from politics, and enjoy a life of peace. However, Glenn had different plans. As the newly appointed Emperor, Glenn consistently rejected every marriage proposal directed at Ethien. Without any attempt at subtlety, he dismissed anyone who expressed interest in the Duke, making it his goal to remain close to Ethien. While Ethien fought to suppress feelings that should not have arisen, Glenn relentlessly pushed through every barrier. Their positions were meant to keep them apart, but for Glenn, it was merely another reason to claim Ethien as his own.

Delia's life was a cruel reality: the neglected and abused illegitimate daughter of a noble family, the Ellington family, she yearned for the love of her stepmother, Baroness Augusta, and younger sister, Lady Anne, who relentlessly mistreated her. Her world crumbled when she discovered a double betrayal: her beloved husband, Lord George had secretly pined for Anne, marrying Delia only to be near her sister. Simultaneously, her step mother framed her for a crime Anne committed. Overwhelmed and heartbroken, Delia's attempt to escape a death sentence led to a fatal carriage accident. But death was not the end. Delia awoke one year in the past, finding herself still engaged to George. This was her second chance, and the naive girl was gone, replaced by a woman consumed by a burning desire for revenge. Her first target: Duke Eric Carson, the powerful and wealthy man her sister Anne desperately pursued. Delia boldly approached Eric with a proposition for a contract marriage. To her surprise, Eric agreed, but with a condition: their fake marriage would become real and they can go their separate way after a year, hiding his own secret agenda. Now, armed with Eric's unexpected devotion and his willingness to lay down his life for her, Delia meticulously begins to dismantle her family's world. With Eric's help, she exposes the secrets they hide, manipulates their desires, and turns them against each other, orchestrating George’s demotion, Anne's downfall and seizing everything her sister coveted, including Duke Eric love and obsession. Will Delia and Eric be able to conquer all odds to get what they want? What happens when Eric doesn’t want their contract marriage to end? What happens when the last petal that indicates her second chance falls? ——————— EXCPRET “I can’t return your feelings, your grace,” Delia whispered, her back against the cool wall. “But I can,” Eric murmured, stepping closer. Delia’s voice trembled. “It’s not the same.” She choked out. “ No one can love me without hurting me.” “Then teach me,” he said, his breath warm on her cheek. “Teach me how to love you the way you deserve to be loved. I’m a quick study.” When she stayed silent, he sighed contentedly, a soft smile playing on his lips. “It’s alright. Just… use me. Anything you need. if you want money, ask the treasury, take as much money that’s needed. if you want power, use my name. if you want security and love, use my body.” His breath warmed her skin, his chest rose and fell with hers. "As long as it's from you, I'm happy."

She died with nothing — only to wake in a world where having everything could still cost her life Anna never asked for much. A better life, a way out of the suffocating club she danced in, and a little peace. But when jealousy poisons her final drink, she opens her eyes in a stranger’s body… and a stranger’s nightmare. Now, in the skin of Amelia Harrowind, a delicate noblewoman in a ruthless Victorian world, Anna finds herself betrothed to the infamous Demon Duke of Blackmoor — a man so feared that no respectable family dares offer their daughters in marriage. Branded as murderers after a long-buried scandal, the Blackmoor family lives in isolation, their name spoken only in hushed tones. Betrayed by family, hunted by a power-hungry stepsister, and thrust into a deadly political game, Anna must navigate treacherous families, sinister schemes, and the cold gaze of a Duke who might be her only ally — or her executioner.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be known that this book wouldn't have made it this far without the support my dear writing buddy Rachel E. Canton who is a great writer of SINS OF THE SERAPHIM - https://www.webnovel.com/book/sins-of-the-seraphim_26438336605116805 and Derek J. Perna To Rachel & Derek, Thank you for everything! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When the last heir of Ardel lost everything, fate would bring her to her rightful protector. Anna Adhemar, the forgotten princess, found herself betrayed by the Regent. Hunted by the Bargesians and the ruthless slave traders, she desperately fled for her life. Rescued by a mysterious man, her newfound safety was short-lived as she succumbed to a potent aphrodisiac. Then, she awoke in the arms of the fearsome Knight Commander of Gerhard, stripped bare, in a foreign kingdom. Fear, confusion, and a sense of profound devastation enveloped her. But the man before her declared, "I am your husband. I married you last night." Then, with unwavering determination, he vowed, " You're my woman now. No one can hurt my woman." --- Kyren Raychard, the Crown Prince who had chosen to forsake the throne and become celibate, led the Knights of Gerhard to safeguard his kingdom’s border from slave trading activities. Outside his camp, he found Anna poisoned and delirious. The healer informed him of the only cure, of which he must race against time to give and honour her. For the first time, he felt an overwhelming instinct to protect and claim her as his own. Unaware of his deepening affection, he belatedly realised his feelings as he stood on the brink of losing her. Bound by a soul-binding spell, their fates intertwined…

In a world overrun by superpowered elites, one powerless mercenary known only as the self-proclaimed "King of the Underground" wants it all. When he's offered a job promising to flip the world's balance, he'll do whatever it takes to rise from nothing to everything.

"You promised not to leave, Dad..." "Why did you break your promise? We pinky swore." "You were easy to love... but hard to keep." They all left—family, love, even time itself. But Camilla Raye stayed. Alone. Forgotten. Still breathing.

Why are you resisting will you rather risk your life than take my hands he yelled frustration clearly written on him face, oh please stop acting like you care she replied struggling to get up on her own, seeing that she's a lost cause he swept her off her feet carried her in his hands straight to the car, ignoring her continuous yelling.

After losing both of her parents in a tragic car accident, Karla Smith, a determined young Australian woman, leaves everything behind and moves to New York City, the place where her late mother was born and raised. Armed with ambition and heartbreak, Karla sets out to rebuild her life and pursue her dreams of working in digital marketing. Landing an internship at one of the biggest and most prestigious marketing firms in NYC, Karla finds herself in a world of power suits, ruthless deadlines, and billion-dollar campaigns. At the helm of it all is Dominic Vale, a strikingly handsome, wildly successful CEO who seems to have the world at his feet. Admired, envied, and borderline worshipped, Dominic is used to getting what he wants... except for Karla. To Karla, Dominic is just another arrogant boss, until sparks begin to fly. But with her focus set on survival, juggling long work hours, university tuition and rent, she has no time for distractions, especially not from a man like him. Tension rises and lines blur between ambition and attraction. Karla must decide what she's willing to risk for her dreams and for a love she never saw coming.

Jiang Meihua was reborn on the day she was to marry Wang Junhao—the cold, powerful husband she still fears. In her past life, she betrayed him for the crown prince… and paid for it with her life. This time, she vows to stay far away from both men. She won’t be anyone’s pawn again. But fate is cruel. Despite all her efforts, she still ends up as the wife of the man who once killed her. Can she truly escape the shadow of her past? Or is she doomed to repeat the same heartbreak and betrayal?

[Book 1 of Series Love and Empires] #Blurb version 1 “You wanted a serious marriage with me, that's what you said. And now you’re trying to secretly meet your brother,” Vance said, pushing Liquorice onto the bed. At that moment, their eyes met. Liquorice could see dangerous gold sparks radiating strongly from his usually harmless black eyes. And she can smell the scent of the forest after the rain, that was Vance’s pheromone. “Yes. I tried, but what you did was push me away. Vance, our marriage is only political, you said so,” Liquorice replied firmly. “Are you angry with me about it?” Vance took his duchess’s hand and placed a kiss on her beautiful hand. His voice was as seductive as the sing of the fairy Anastasia. However, this time, Liquorice wouldn’t be weak, “This is a political marriage, I have no reason to be angry.” “Then why do you keep saving me, over and over again?” Vance looked into his duchess’s emerald eyes, unable to hide his confident smile. Liquorice pulled her hand away from him, “I did it for my own benefit.” Vance leaned close to her ear and whispered, “You know you can’t fool me with such a fragile lie. Sweet Root, don’t go anywhere and stay with your husband tonight.” #Blurb version 2 "Enter Jadeherb and destroy it from within, this is your mission," Duke Truman told her. "My dear little sister, go into Jadeherb and bring me valuable information to awaken the mystical dragon. When I become the king of the seven empires, no one will be able to harm you," her brother told her. "My duchess, my Sweet Root, come to me, I will protect you," her husband Duke Barlow told her. For centuries, there were no kings, only 7 dukes ruling their empires, and the Council regulated power. This was how the world worked. In the Council, the no-end war between the Reds and the Blues was obvious. However, an unexpected political marriage took place. The groom was Vance II Barlow, the Duke of Jadeherb, representing the Blues. The bride was Liquorice Ryland, whose godfather was the duke representing the Reds, Klay Truman. The council informed the people that this marriage was a handshake of friendship between the Reds and the Blues, ushering in a new era of peace, but Liquorice did not believe it. Because she had been trained to be a spy for the past year. Liquorice understood that she was just a small pawn on the chessboard of men. Who will Liquorice choose? What will be the end of the battle between the Reds and the Blues? Are there any other plots going on?

> “They locked her away to hide their shame. He married her to break her. But she will rise… and make them all kneel.”

In the gritty streets of Kallzara, a small wayside town where light barely touches the alleys, Revan Sorna survives by his wits—and by magic long forbidden. With the help of a shadowy tome found in forgotten ruins beneath the city, Revan can summon shadows to deceive and distract, but such power comes with a price: shadows cannot be created from nothing, and his own is lazy and stubborn, testing his patience at every turn. Revan’s partner in crime, Cassie, is a clever con artist with a talent for ice magic and a convincing lost-girl act. Together, they make a perfect team, surviving by picking pockets, pulling cons, and running from those who would see their kind dead or worse. Tonight’s target is an easy mark: a drunken sailor leaving The Golden Pig tavern. But when Revan’s swift theft is interrupted by a brutal punch, the simple job spirals into something far more dangerous—and far more personal. As dark secrets from the ruins threaten to surface and enemies close in, Revan and Cassie must rely on their skills, their magic, and each other to survive. But in a town where shadow magic is heresy and trust is a currency rarer than gold, survival might just mean losing everything.

April had only ever known pain. At just 19, she watched her mother suffer years of abuse at the hands of a man who blamed them both—for being women, for being weak, for simply existing. One night, April made a choice: run or be ruined forever. Fleeing to a distant town with nothing but hope and her mother’s trembling hands, April stumbles upon a whispered opportunity—a powerful duke searching for palace staff. Desperate for a fresh start, April seeks the duke’s estate. But fate plays its first cruel trick: she meets a silver-eyed stranger with a quiet strength and a mysterious charm. He helps her find the palace... but never tells her who he really is. Because he is the duke. What began as a job soon turns into a royal entanglement—one filled with secrets, longing, and a love too intenseto resist. But can a girl who ran from the past survive the fire of a man with a crown... and scars of his own?

> "I was just a side character in this story. But if I'm given a second chance... then that tragic ending will never happen again." Alexamysa Zevarelis wakes up not as her real-world self—but as the youngest daughter of the strongest Duke family in the Kingdom of Solveria. Beautiful, elegant, and heir to the power of Water and Ice, she was nothing more than a background character in the novel she once read… a girl who died young saving the Crown Prince—and was quickly forgotten. But now, Alexa takes over that life. With three overprotective older brothers, unmatched social status, and pure noble magic running through her veins, Alexa is determined to rewrite her fate. She refuses to be remembered only for her sacrifice. She will carve her own legacy. But when Crown Prince Thalionric Arelthia begins showing an interest that never existed in the original story, Alexa realizes: this world may be far more dangerous—and far more personal—than she ever imagined. > In a world where blood determines power, and love can be a fatal weakness… Can Alexa survive as the Silver Rose that no flame can melt?

They call him “No One’s Son.” A boy born of blood, raised by war, and shaped by the screams of dying men. Rex has survived battlefields since the age of twelve — not because he’s brave, but because he has nothing else. Now fifteen, armed with a dull sword and a soul too tired to break, Rex stumbles through another night of ash and death... And finds her. A silent girl with dirt-streaked cheeks and eyes that don’t beg — just endure. She doesn’t say much. But Rex recognizes that look. Because once, he wore it too. In a continent torn apart by two monstrous empires, survival is a currency bought with blood. And in a world that never offered them love, the smallest acts of care become rebellion. This is not a story of heroes. This is a story of scars. Of two children the world tried to forget — and their quiet refusal to disappear.

Zephyr Von Valor joins the prestigious Royal Veridion Academy to reach his goal.

Vihaan never believed in chance encounters—until one afternoon outside the school clubroom, when he bumped into Kavin, the new transfer student with paint-smeared hands and an easy smile. What begins as a casual invitation to a pottery workshop slowly spirals into something neither of them expected. Set in a quiet urban neighborhood, the story follows Vihaan—a reserved, academically-driven teen—and Kavin, a laid-back artist with a knack for making the ordinary feel extraordinary. From high school benches to hospital corridors and art galleries, their bond grows and shifts, tested by time, distance, and the pursuit of their dreams. This is a story of quiet firsts, messy emotions, and the small moments that linger—a coming-of-age romance about finding home in another person.

Emric Vale has a problem. Three, actually. There’s the present him— outclassed, and somehow surviving a semi-military academy designed to stabilize Earth’s fractured reality and uncover the truth behind its cataclysm. There’s the future him— half-lucid and strapped to a chair in a room that smells like regret, trying to remember why he’s so important. And then there’s the past him— who may or may not have done something catastrophic in another life. Surrounded by Elite soldiers, mind blowing ability users, and a school ranking system that doles out merits based on life risking missions. Emric’s best weapon isn’t a plasma rifle—it’s his brain. (Though the rifle definitely helps.) With reality bending, alliances shifting, and ancient secrets bleeding through the cracks of Earth’s fractured history, Emric isn’t just trying to climb ranks— He’s unknowingly paving the road to something no one’s done before—building a system of his own. No divine calling, No prophecy. Just one sarcastic strategist, a few good friends, and a future that keeps piecing the past together.

The odds were never in his favor. He faced the impossible, bled for victories no one would remember, and walked paths meant to break men. But Peter doesn’t stop. He moves forward—through ash, through silence, through everything that should have ended him. He carries pain like armor and purpose like fire. Not because he believes in destiny— but because turning back was never an option. This is not a tale of heroes. It is the story of a man who endures. A man who keeps walking... even where gods do not. ___________________________ It’s a story about: - survival without instruction, - stillness that screams, - and what happens when you see too clearly — but too late. If you enjoy: - rich worldbuilding like G3, Tolkien or Sanderson, - atmospheric tension with sudden emotional weight, - characters who observe more than they speak, - or the tone of Shadow of the Colossus, Metro, or The Last of Us... ___________________________ what to expect: - no harem (sorry for some of you) - vulgar language and scenes(text only) - power system simlar to one in SS - rather a long story, but I will try to make it interesting and with unexpected plot twists ___________________________ PS. discord server will be created at 1000 folowers :P