Sweet Dreams Of Holly And Ribbon

For centuries, alchemy was the bridge between the mystical and the scientific, a pursuit of transformation-turning lead into gold, seeking the elixir of life, and unraveling the universe's deepest mysteries. But in the wake of revolution and the dawn of modern science, alchemy was cast aside, dismissed as an outdated relic of the past. Laboratories replaced cauldrons, and logic overtook wonder. The world moved on. Yet, in the quiet corners of a Persien family's tea shop, where the scent of cardamom and saffron swirled in the air, Roya Imani dared to dream of what was lost. Raised in a foreign land, her hands were skilled in brewing the most exquisite teas, each blend a delicate harmony of nature's gifts. But her heart yearned for more. The whisper of alchemy called to her-not for gold or immortality, but for knowledge, for the sheer wonder of unraveling the unknown. When fate grants her the chance to enroll in the prestigious Imperial Academy, Roya steps into a world that is both dazzling and treacherous. Here, she finds herself among scholars and aristocrats, some eager to push the boundaries of discovery, others determined to bury the past. She encounters allies who believe in her, rivals who challenge her, and adversaries who see her dream as an illusion best left forgotten. As she walks the fine line between tradition and progress, between the expectations of her family and the call of her ambitions, Roya must navigate secrets buried beneath ink-stained books, hidden agendas cloaked in civility, and a destiny far greater than she ever imagined. Will she rekindle the lost art of alchemy and carve a new future in its name? Or will she uncover truths that shake the very foundation of everything she believes in? "Roya: A Journey of Dreams and Destiny" is a tale of resilience, discovery, and the pursuit of knowledge-a journey where the past and future collide, and where one young woman's dream has the power to change the course of history.

Helia has spent her life in the shadow of her elegant and charming best friend, Elysia. Obedient and trusting, she never questioned the path laid before her—until the dreams began. Night after night, she sees glimpses of betrayal, of carefully woven lies, and of a future where Elysia isn’t the sisterly figure she claims to be. As these unsettling visions start aligning with reality, Helia realizes that her entire life has been nothing more than a carefully crafted illusion. Manipulated, controlled, and held back, she has been nothing but a pawn in someone else’s game. Determined to take back control, Helia throws herself into the one thing she truly loves: science. The empire is on the brink of disaster as deadly creatures emerge from the eastern borders, spreading a venom with no known cure. Helia is determined to prove her worth and break free from the influence of her past. But the more she fights to carve her own path, the more obstacles stand in her way until she realizes that the betrayal was only the beginning. Beneath the lies and deception lurks a truth far more deep than she ever imagined.

It's simple. A vengeful wildfire of a woman. A tyrant who begs to be burned. When Aria crashes into Kael’s empire, hellbent on making him pay for taking her job away, she’s met not with defiance—but a dare. “You want revenge?” he taunts, voice dripping with dark invitation. “Then ruin me. Take your pound of flesh exactly where it hurts.” His proposition is a trap laced with sin: As expected he calls the shots in his bed, her contempt is his twisted aphrodisiac. “Hate me until your hands shake,” he growls. “But do it on top of me, where I can watch you savor every cut.” Their arrangement is a collision of dominance and delirium. Aria wields her fury like a blade, determined to break him. Kael? He thrives under her wrath, goading her darker, deeper, hungrier. But vengeance turns slippery when every command she hisses ignites his obedience, and every cold glare melts into bruising kisses. Soon, the bed becomes a battleground—her nails carving victory into his skin, his whispers a serpent’s promise: “Chain me with your rage, darling. I’ll still come back for more." The rules are simple: No mercy. No surrender. But as their games spiral into something ravenous, who’s destroying whom? And when hatred burns this hot, what’s left when the ashes cool?

There's always that one person who takes hold of one's heart that even when they are gone its as if they are still here . This is the same situation between Aston and Lucy , after there sad farewell lucky for them they do get a second chance at love

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Everything in this story has a purpose, nothing is random. If something feels 'forced' it's meant to be, ask why and I guarantee you will enjoy the novel more. ------------------- Synopsis: This is the story of a young man who was reincarnated as a dragon with a near-insatiable curiosity. Initially sparked by questioning his own reincarnation, he quickly gets lost in the endless world of magic, using his deep understanding of advanced sciences to learn the laws and properties of a new type of energy known as mana. However, soon enough, the table would flip, and he would begin using that very same energy to expand his knowledge of science, to the point that he would begin questioning his own understanding of the world. Although not his original intention, with the combination of his intelligence, expanding curiosity, and the 'miracles' that occurred to allow for his existence, he quickly found himself climbing the mountain of strength as if it were a small hill before eventually climbing to a point where it seemed as if he himself was the peak itself. Even if.. that was never the case... - There is mild gore, and profanity is 'censored' toward the beginning, but not later in the story. - Tags: Action, Discovery, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-fi Sub Tags: Reincarnation, Magic, Non-Human Lead, (Extremely) OP Protagonist, Mystery - New Chapter twice a week, on Monday and Friday at 1:30 PM EST! (Unless Stated Otherwise) - Uploads not on Webnovel, Royal Road, Wattpad, or Scribblehub are ILLEGAL - Community Discord Server: https://discord.gg/Dv7G5bQD4v Account must be at least 3 days old. Note: This novel takes place in the same universe as my other novel, TSH (The System's Harvester) on RR (Royal Road) and SH (Scribble Hub)

Damien, a frail and sickly high schooler, lived a life of torment and suffering due to a debilitating condition that left him weak and dependent on a cane. One day, he met his tragic end at the hands of bullies but death was not the end for him. Instead of moving on to the afterlife, Damien encounters a mysterious figure who offers him a chance at a different fate. He can either proceed to the afterlife or undertake a series of trials based on the seven deadly sins to gain powerful abilities that would allow him to reshape his life.

In foggy Brooklyn, detective Niu Aihua found a floating corpse in the Hudson River, revealing the dark veil of illegal experiments of the "Sun Umbrella Company". The body pointed to "Zone C" and "Seventh Floor", which were related to her brother who disappeared ten years ago. She tracked down alone and found that the company used the "Dream Distillation" technology to extract the dreams of volunteers in exchange for new cancer drugs and superconductor breakthroughs, but the price was the lives of hundreds of highly educated people. Niu Ke was willing to do anything to surpass his nemesis James Ultra Express, and Niu Aihua made the truth public in the desperate situation of his partner being injured and being hunted down. Niu Ke was sentenced to life imprisonment but disappeared mysteriously, and the technology was still continuing on the "Noah". Faced with the tearing of technology and humanity, Niu Aihua vowed not to give up and embarked on a lonely road of revenge and justice.

Lily Harper’s world is shattered when she discovers her husband, Daniel, has been cheating on her with a woman named Cassandra. Betrayed and heartbroken, Lily vows to make both of them pay for ruining her life. But as she sets her sights on destroying Cassandra, she unexpectedly crosses paths with Ethan Blake, Cassandra’s protective older brother. What begins as a fiery confrontation soon transforms into an unlikely partnership as Lily and Ethan uncover the dark secrets Daniel has been hiding. As they delve deeper into his web of lies and deceit, their chemistry ignites, leading to a passionate connection that neither of them anticipated. In a race against time, Lily must decide whether revenge is worth the cost of her own heart. As the stakes rise, the line between vengeance and forgiveness blurs, and Lily must choose—will she destroy the people who betrayed her or find a way to heal and embrace the love that’s blossomed with Ethan? Sweet Vengeance is a tale of betrayal, redemption, and the unexpected power of love. With suspense, drama, and a heart-pounding twist, this is a story of how a woman learns that sometimes the sweetest revenge is letting go of the past and embracing the future.

[If your heart is not strong enough, this book is not for you!] [MATURE content alert!] On a fateful mission, Chantal Magnus unexpectedly finds herself transmigrated into a novel, assuming the role of an unfortunate passerby whose life is cut short by the hands of the story's heroine. Determined to alter her grim destiny, Chantal sets out on a journey to achieve goals that could reshape her presumed future. She seeks retribution for the tragic death of Princess Qin Chantal, who in a previous life lost both her family and the empire, out of a desire for justice. However, complications arise when Chantal discovers that she is destined to marry the heroine's brother. Now faced with the dilemma of an unexpected alliance, she must confront the challenges that come with being bound as the Alpha's destined mate. Will Chantal be prepared to embrace this unforeseen connection, or will it unravel her quest for justice and revenge?

"Di sebuah desa yang diselimuti kabut pagi, hiduplah seorang gadis bernama Arunika. Kehidupannya tampak tenang, namun di balik senyumnya tersembunyi rasa sepi dan kerinduan akan kehangatan keluarga yang utuh. Di sekolah, dia berjuang menemukan tempatnya, terjebak antara keinginan untuk diterima dan ketakutan akan penolakan. Ini adalah kisah tentang perjalanan seorang remaja mencari jati diri di tengah bayang-bayang masa lalu dan tekanan dunia remaja yang penuh warna." *** Hai hai Selamat datang di cerita pertamaku Masih belajar dan pengembangan nulis cerita ini asli dari imajinasiku serta pengalamanku selama sekolah dulu [Jangan Plagiat] Jadi maaf jika ada persamaan ataupun nama karakter dalam cerita ini Jangan lupa di follow ya, dan bayaran votenya Wattpad Happy reading

Aspen lives a comfortable, happy life with her family and friends. Something seen in teenage movies and dreamed by many. A perfect life. But delusional people eventually get hit by the truth sooner or later. Cover drawn by me Work in progress

Menceritakan tentang Keanu Zachery Viceroy dan Cheverly Louise Starla yang pindah ke The Elitè Armiticez, Keanu adalah seorang murid pindahan dari SMP Mangifer, dia memiliki sifat yang dingin terhadap sekitarnya, dia juga memiliki kemampuan yang luar biasa. Cheverly adalah seorang murid dari SMP Lycium, sekolah khusus wanita, sifat cueknya sudah mendarah daging sejak kecil, Ia juga memiliki pengetahuan yang luar biasa. Suatu hari mereka memimpikan hal yang sama, mimpi akan kisah cinta antara mereka berdua.

I wish to find the truth. About existence, about life and about everything. I do not know anything so i will set out to find everything. People know nothing. They act like they know everything but in truth they know nothing. But i luke lucky will find out everything or die trying so that even in death i will not regret. Follow lukes journey as he abandons everything that will hold him back from achieving his dream. His impossible journey as he abandons everything he ever had all to achieve all that he will ever need.

One Throne One Queen Two Princesses One Heir In the Realm of Elves and Fairies, Yael, King or Queen becomes the Master Whisperer- meaning the elf or fairy with the best singing voice that calls on Nature and she answers. The current Queen has two daughters, the youngest of which is said to be the next Master Whisperer while her oldest doesn't seem to hold any magic at all. The difference with which they are treated by their mother should cause a rift between them but instead brings them all the much closer since they can both see each other's suffering. The same night, they decide to run away from the castle and embark on different journeys hoping to fight against fate and save each other from their destiny. Things are never as they seem, however. Fate seems to have other plans for the two young elves and the more they try to fight it, the more it fights back. Everything they thought they knew or believed in is made of glass and with the first revelation, it starts cracking. Why did they know so little for the neighbouring kingdom of demihumans? What is the Golden Thread and why does Fate keep playing with it like a cat? In a world where they don't believe in gods, they still have their own plans for them and laugh at their efforts.

everyone wants their revenge what if ur revenge changes him and makes him possessed for him. this story is a BL ( boys ) novel .( teakook)

Theresa was born out of wedlock was taken care of by her mum and grandmother. They moved to the city to find a job she got employed as a waitress in a coffee shop. She had 2 friends in high school, which she spends a lot of time with. She was someone who took studying very seriously and her dream was to be one of the greatest scientists. She got enrolled into one of the top 5 rated schools in the country. She then meets 2 other girls in her dormitory who changed her lifestyle completely to an unacceptable one. This behavior lasted for a long while. She was introduced to a boy by one of her friends. She started spending more time with him than her friends. She was warned by her friends and her mum to be careful with her boyfriend because he might have other plans. She ignored their advice and went on having fun with him. Not knowing he had a bet on her with his friends and she was later raped by her boyfriend when she was drunk. She regretted her actions but couldn’t go back home and to her friend since she abandoned her mum and ignored her friend for a very long time. So, she left home and went to the village to look for job so she can be earning some money. Fortunately, a man offered her a job to work as a vender at one of the markets in the village where she sold fruit and vegetables. There she meets her high school friend who has always loved her. They dated for some time and got married.

Her family took advantage of her, her boyfriend cheated on her and had an affair with her stepsister, and in the end, she was killed by them. But fate took pity on her and gave her a second chance in life, and in this life, she promised to get back everything that was stolen from her by those scums. But who would have thought that in this second life, she would also meet him? She was so spoiled and pampered by him that no one dared to bully her anymore. • • • • English is not my first language, so please expect some grammatical errors in this book. Cover picture is not mine. Credits to the owner. • • • • Cherryiako's other books: » My Little Sweet Wife [Completed] » Second Chance Of Love [Completed]

This is a story about two friends that they were falling in love . But accidentally they were stuck in a game. The game is kinda historical. They only have 3 lives so they need to complete the game. But the male lead was suddenly lost his memory. And the female lead is trying her best to recover him. But in the game he is a emperor. The female lead is a very though person in game. But in real life she is very enjoyable cute character. Soo let's see..

In a world where power and betray go hand in hand, Lia's life is shattered the night she witnesses her mother's brutal torture and murder. The scene is seared into her memory. The searing iron, the vile laughter, the gunshot that echoes in her soul. As the silence of that night descends it replaced by the storm of grief and vengeance that fuel her very existence. " You... monsters!" She spat, her voice trembling with unbridled fury. Her fist clenched, nails biting into her palms until blood flowed, marking the beginning of her transformation. With every ounce of her being, Lia vows to hunt down those responsible, to make them pay for torment they inflicted on her mother. She promises no mercy, no forgiveness_ only retribution. Driven by tempest of emotions, Lia navigates a perilous path through a city drenched with deceit and danger. Her journey is one of relentless pursuit, where each step brings her closer to exacting the justice that haunt her dreams. With every encounter, her resolve grows colder, her heart harder, as she transforms into the nightmares for those who wronged her. But in her quest for vengeance, Lia must confront herself. As she teeter on the each of becoming the very monster she despises, she grapples with the thin line between just and revenge. Will Lia find solace in the destruction of her enemies or will the flames of her fury consume her entirely? This is the story of a woman forged in the fires of loss, driven by an unyielding vows, and determined to reclaim her life from the ashes of her past. But I'm a world where the devil makes a comeback, will Lia's vengeance be enough to quench the burning rage within her, or will it lead to her ultimate down fall. Slm...

"God" is dead. The angels have gone rogue and the devils feast upon human suffering. Even in this chaos order is needed. The story follows a boy seemingly with no desires or recollections of his past trying to survive the unforgiving world. As everyone is hunted, tortured, and enslaved amongst few search for the sacred items of God's creation. with a contract with these 2 unknown Entities, the boy becomes the vessel for something the world or the realms had not imagined.