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SHADOW OF THE HEIRESS

Blurb: Adopted into the wealthy Hargrove family, Charlotte believed she had found her place in the world. But the return of Evelyn, the rightful heiress, triggers a series of strange events: shadowy figures in the woods, whispers in the walls, and memories Charlotte can’t recall. Jack, a mysterious figure who claims to be her protector, warns her of a deadly ritual tied to a centuries-old curse. As the lines between truth and deception blur, Charlotte must uncover the family’s darkest secrets before the curse claims her life—or her sanity. Trope: Adopted into danger, unraveling family secrets, an immortal protector with ulterior motives, and a “chosen one” caught in a web of betrayal and destiny. Climax: The cult captures both Charlotte and Evelyn, preparing to enact the ritual in the family chapel. Jack, overcome with guilt, helps Charlotte escape, but Evelyn refuses to leave, convinced her death is inevitable. Charlotte confronts the cult leader, who reveals that breaking the curse requires the destruction of the family artifact—a mirror that binds the ancient force. The artifact can only be destroyed by someone tied to both bloodlines. Charlotte, realizing her connection to the Hargrove legacy, uses the mirror to unleash the trapped force on the cult. In a final twist, Jack sacrifices himself to destroy the mirror and sever his immortality, ensuring the curse is broken. Denouement: • Charlotte and Evelyn: Evelyn survives but leaves the estate, seeking a new life free from the family’s dark history. Charlotte continues to rebuild and redefine her identity without the shadow of the curse. • Hints of Lingering Darkness: Although the curse is broken, remnants of the ancient force linger in the woods, suggesting not all is resolved. • Final Revelation: Charlotte finds a hidden journal from Jack, hinting at deeper truths about her origins and the possibility that she may not have been adopted by chance.
Daoistbe6FPX · 1.1K Views

Young Master System: My Mother Is the Matriarch

Li Wei lived a dull, overworked life—until destiny (or a rogue truck) intervened, catapulting him into a world of mystical cultivators and deadly power struggles. Waking up in the body of Li Wei, the infamous and lazy heir of the Immortal Ice Sect, he finds himself in a precarious position: surrounded by enemies, burdened by a reputation for arrogance, and targeted for assassination. The only thing worse than inheriting this life? Realizing his new body’s cultivation potential is off the charts... if only the previous owner hadn’t been an idle narcissist. With the sect matriarch as his coldly disappointed mother, a stoic yet dangerously competent protector in the ice-cold beauty Leng Yue, and a mysterious "Young Master System" pushing him toward reckless behavior, Li Wei must balance survival with ambition. Every quest forces him to embrace the absurdities of an over-the-top cultivation world—whether humiliating enemies or accumulating riches—while concealing his true identity as a transmigrator. But as he’s exiled from the safety of his sect and thrown into the chaotic world below, Li Wei quickly learns that charisma, cunning, and a knack for manipulation might be even deadlier than swordsmanship. After all, why fight fair when you can command, deceive, and dominate? With ancient relics, feuding clans, and dangerous beauties complicating his journey, Li Wei's rise through the cultivation ranks is anything but conventional. What starts as a quest for survival may just become a path to unstoppable power... assuming his outrageous system quests don’t get him killed first. Will Li Wei overcome his past’s shameful legacy, outsmart his enemies, and become the true master of his destiny—or will his laziness, scheming rivals, and shameless arrogance bring him to ruin?
System_Department · 693 Views

Dungeon of Pride, Laplace

Darkness reigned before the dawn of light... Who would have thought that his mundane life would take a chilling turn one day? Trapped in the monotony of his office existence, Simon suddenly finds himself thrust into an extraordinary realm beyond imagination. Death was merely the beginning... When Simon opened his eyes next, a fantastical landscape vastly different from his familiar office cubicle awaited him. A marvellous sight, a different world. The cruel life... Althaea, a realm of merciless brutality where the law of survival dictates: eat or be eaten, kill or be killed. Born not as a human... Simon emerges as a demon, a being shunned by humanity and embroiled in a relentless war between humans and demons. The Seraphims, protector of humanity, and the Demon lords who rule across all demonkind. Amidst all the chaos, he must navigate the treacherous hierarchy of demonkind as one of the lowest-ranking Demon Nobles. The unique power... The art of dungeon creation—a golden opportunity to ascend above the chaos and establish his dominion. With power comes adversaries... Now he must delve deeper, unveil its hidden powers and forge alliances that will dictate his fate. Fight rival demons, vengeful seraphims, and ancient evils who were up to no good. . Join Simon on his odyssey through a world teetering on the edge of destruction, where every step forward is fraught with danger and every decision could mean life or death. Will he rise to the challenge and defy the odds, or will he succumb to the unforgiving darkness that threatens to consume him? ----- Join our discord for Q&A and to chat with fellow members- https://discord.gg/bXexmSNeqn You can support me by helping me buy illustrations:- patreon.com/ViciousPepper.
ViciousPepper · 4.3M Views

The Grand Duke's Soulmate

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 became 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…
Rana_Chim_Chim · 1M Views

The Destiny's Chosen Son

Visnagar, where Cruelty lurks in every corner, a boy named Krishna, navigates life with an unwavering kindness despite enduring constant bullying. His altruism leads him to unexpected encounters, from aiding a mysterious figure left for dead to saving a girl from abduction, each act unraveling a web of gratitude from unexpected quarters. As Krishna continues his selfless journey, he unwittingly garners the favor of powerful individuals, including a revered Mafia leader and the granddaughter of a real estate tycoon. These acts of kindness ripple through society, elevating Krishna to a revered figure. However, beneath the surface of gratitude lies a darker truth. A rising gang threatens the peace Krishna has unwittingly established, putting his safety at risk. Yet, unbeknownst to him, a network of protectors, orchestrated by those he once aided, stands ready to defend him at all costs. Meanwhile, a mysterious woman emerges, claiming to be the true "Big Smile" most influential writer, leveraging his reputation for personal gain in cutthroat business ventures. As industries vie for her talents, Krishna finds himself entangled in a battle for identity and legacy, with the woman's true intentions shrouded in deceit. Amidst the chaos, Krishna discovers the ultimate twist: his humble acts of kindness have not only changed lives but also shaped a powerful empire. With allies and adversaries converging, Krishna must navigate a world where influence and deception collide, all while unraveling the truth behind his own destiny.
Rivozen · 34.8K Views

Flame Bound Warden

In a world where intelligent species are as many as stars observable in the night.There exists Guardians of humanity, The Wardens. The wardens were the protectors of the human clans and they were known as heroes. Heroes of what you might ask?,Well in this world of chaos,there was no race who were safe.Not humans,not dragons,not goblins.No race was safe from each other.Each race were at war at each other,either for resources or power,nothing was left.Everything was an excuse for war.This was the rise of the wardens.The wardens or otherwise the protectors of humanity would destroy any race who would try to extinct the humans,and they had powerful and awful ways of doing it. Just as time went on passing,Humanity lived in peace and so did the Wardens. However this peace didn't last long, as the emperor of the dragon race made a breakthrough in his bottleneck,and made a peace treaty with the other races, deciding to make an alliance and annialate the humans,since they were growing more arrogant and brewing with confidence thanks to the wardens. Thus the war began,under the command of the dragon emperor's rule,all the races waged war and ruptured chaos,the main goal:extinction of humanity. However humans weren't weak, especially the wardens,commanding the 5 elements The Warden Of Flames The Warden Of Tides The Warden Of Thunder The Warden Of Winds The Warden Of Metal All pulled through,even though they were overpowered by numbers they too overpowered by strength,thus beheading not only the dragon emperor but also destroying HALF OF ALL RACES IN THE WAR. However the 5 wardens were totally worn out, inorder to achieve the impossible they had to do the impossible,they burned their ESSENCE to gain strength,which had a huge toll on their strength and soul. So inorder to revive their Mana,soul and essence they had to go to slumber for 100 years. Humanity knew that they're hopes were gone however they couldn't hold the inevitable thus they built the citadels to honor the 5 wardens and let them sleep. Even though they were worried it was obvious,no races were soon to recover of what they had seen or lost. The wardens made their promise to return and help humanity but finally after 100 years, Ashfall the warden of Flames is shocked as he wakes up to a peaceful era where all the races of the globe live harmoniously among each other! What will Ashfall do in a world that he is forgotten. A world where he has no purpose. Will he finally rest peacefully. ––– Yes, use of mana Is present in this world. So is spells, magic and also all kinds of races are present, from dragons to goblins to you name it.. Also it follows slice of life theme. Any other questions will be answered in the comment section under author's review.
ShadenSword · 1.8K Views
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