Karen Walker Grace

Journey of youthful lovers

2025 WSA Entry Grace was born and bred to be royalty. From an early age she was taught the importance of sacrifice for her family so that they succeeded, were stronger, better connected, and forever ambitious. She knew that she was a commodity for her family and that she would be exchanged for the best deal for the family. So when the old king of the kingdom of Lystra indicated that he wanted Grace to marry his son, Gabriel, her father jumped at the chance. And since it was for her family she readily agreed. Grace was not a loving wife or a good wife. She was a responsible wife. She never showed Gabriel love because she was never taught that this was something needed. Thusly she did what she had been taught to do. When the old king died a year after their marriage Grace managed the kingdom. When Gabriel went to war six months after that she continued to manage and improve the kingdom, even at eight months pregnant. So imagine her surprise when her husband returned from war three years later with a beautiful, young new wife. Now she is being put out of the only home she has known for the past four years and she has to endure being used again because divorce is not possible when you are loved by the people. She is not bitter because she blames herself. She learned, while her husband was away that love is a tangible thing and is needed to validate a union. But they were royals could such a thing be true for then as well? But when is enough, enough? How long will she be able to endure the jealousy of the new queen and decide it all should have remained hers in the first place? Will she want revenge when she believed she was at fault or would she want revenge because he never really tried either? In the end it will be about the people who showed her love and who she began to love unconditionally. --------- Okay now give this one a chance before you go judging or you stop reading because it is not like the other romances on the app. I entered this one in the recommended trops contest so blame the webnovel editord for the storyline and plot (kinda but not really) just give it a chance and see how much you love it.

In a world where strength is within everyone’s grasp, where it’s stolen, bought, fought for, two friends clawed their way to the top—only to discover they were still too weak. Defeated and out of time, they gambled everything on one desperate act: a return to the beginning. But the past isn’t so easily rewritten. Their memories are gone, their power reset—all that remained were the vestiges of a plan from a forgotten timeline, the burning need to rise, and prayers. Read Val, an 18-year-old on the cusp of manhood, as he forges himself anew. Torn between the life-changing events on his 18th birthday and his pitiful strength, he’ll battle rivals, navigate treacherous situations, and confront the shadows of his forgotten past. But this time, he’s not just fighting for power—he’s racing against time itself. Will he reclaim the peak he failed to reach before? Or will history repeat, leaving him broken once more? And in a never-done-before twist, you can follow the perspective of both protagonists. Check out Lawless River: Futility’s Grace, written by my co-author CarpOfCaramel. Current Chapter Upload Schedule: Daily Discord for Joint Verse: coming soon!

When traveling back to Japan's late Muromachi Era, how to survive becomes a significant challenge! Now, Harano must live well under this high-difficulty challenge!

In a world called Infinite Soul Star, there is an extraordinary group that controls all kinds of incredible powers by mastering their Soul Force. They are called Soul Masters. Soul Masters awaken their Soul Mark which is essential to walk the path of Soul Cultivation, but they still need the Soul Orb to help them awaken. Emrys crossed over and carried a strange multicolored orb that could strengthen the Soul Orbs. The multicolored orb was simply too mysterious. It can not only strengthen the Soul Orbs and increase their quality, but it can also bring many benefits to Emrys in several ways that he could have never imagined. The Multicolored Orb also provided Emrys a SYSTEM which can help him understand the functions of the Multicolored Orb in an easy way. It changed his life completely. Not only did it grant Emrys the ability to level up the Soul Orbs to the Mythical level that no one in the world knew about, but it also provided him the "Soul Mark" that gave him the ability to manipulate space itself. But this Multicolored Orb seems to be more mysterious than Emrys originally thought. There was much more to it than just a SYSTEM and a few abilities. This Multicolored Orb was an inheritance item of a Supreme Being, one who had surpassed the constraints of a reality known as "Cultivation". In the universe, every creature engages in a relentless struggle, fighting, killing, betraying, and enduring countless hardships to advance along the path of cultivation. Yet, this Supreme Being had transcended beyond this reality. How? Let's walk on this journey together with Emrys to know the answer. At the same time, we can see how he becomes the Walker of Blue Sky. ______________________________ Readers might find grammatical errors so please ignore them and enjoy the story.

Athena, a lonely girl with flour-stained hands and a quiet heart, never expected to find a man lying in the cold night. He remembers nothing, not even his own name. But his presence feels... eternal. As days pass, she teaches him warmth, simplicity, and love. And in return, he shows her what it means to be seen. love grows, but slowly a storm hits, they realize there is a wall between them, like sky and earth, their love is full of consequences. Athena knows the cost of their love. But can you choose to stop loving someone... even if it means saving them?

While others arrive armed with blades, relics, and family crests—he shows up empty-handed. Well, almost. He picks up a stone. Just a shard from a broken floor. Just enough to prove he existed. At fifteen, every child is summoned. No one knows where they go. No one returns the same. Some come back with powers. Most… don’t come back at all. Ezgar isn’t ready. He’s cursed, starving, and abandoned by a world that gave up on him at birth. Whatever this trial is—he wasn’t supposed to survive it. But then again, neither was the last boy who came in with nothing… and rewrote the rules.

Whispers of the Unborn A novel of souls caught between karma and compassion In the hidden spaces between life and death, where time softens and memory breathes, the voices of unborn children cry not for justice, but for understanding. Whispers of the Unborn is a haunting, lyrical journey into the forgotten realm of spirits who were never born, and the men and women who carry their silent echoes. Set against a backdrop of modern dilemmas, quiet rural lives, and timeless Buddhist teachings, this powerful novel explores the unseen consequences of choices made in desperation, fear, or silence. Through intertwining stories of parents who once abandoned a heartbeat and now search for redemption, and unborn souls who yearn for peace, the book gently illuminates questions that linger in the depths of the human spirit: What happens to a life that never began? Can compassion transcend lifetimes? Is forgiveness possible between worlds? Written with poetic grace and emotional depth, Whispers of the Unborn invites readers into a realm where karmic ties, grief, and spiritual awakening converge. A story that dares to listen to the voices no one hears—and in doing so, finds a fragile, luminous hope.

不慮の事故で亡くなった北秀之の魂が日本の高校生の身体に転生し、日本での留学生活を始めることを余儀なくされた。そこで彼は深く考えた後、この人生で高いスタートを切ることを決意した。 遊ぶ？遊ばず、学習！ 恋愛？恋愛せず、学習！ 目標は名門校、誰も邪魔しないで！

Grace Harper has always been an outsider—raised in a wolf pack that never truly accepted her, adopted by an alpha with too many secrets. When her ex-boyfriend leaves her for his mate and the truth of her adoption comes to light, Grace knows she has to leave… or die trying. But her path to freedom slams into the Lycan King. Cold, powerful, and burdened by the ghosts of a past he refuses to share, Caine doesn’t want Grace in his world. He doesn’t believe she belongs in any world but her own. And yet, with fate tethering their souls, his control begins to crack. Grace never asked for his protection. She never asked to want him, either. But something ancient is waking, and the deeper she dives into the truth of her past, the more she realizes: maybe she was never meant to be free. Maybe she was meant to change everything. Starting with him. ---- *Grace of a Wolf* is the slightly unhinged romance between a human girl with inconvenient human morals and her mildly sociopathic fated mate—who also happens to be the Lycan King and has the emotional intelligence of a rock. Thankfully, their dangerously magnetic bond is (barely) balanced by found family chaos, a buttload of magic, and a fated mate connection that might actually kill her if they touch. Oops. Just when you think you’re reading *yet another werewolf story*, the plot and worldbuilding sneak up behind you with claws, teeth, and actual stakes. It’s slow-burn, emotionally messy, and laced with the kind of tension that could kill—or kiss—you. --- **WARNINGS:** R18: Smutty smut smut. Also, dark themes, including but not limited to: Murder, attempted murder, a stack of dead bodies, betrayal, mild sociopathy, an ML who appears to bathe in red flags despite his favorite color being green, an unwarranted hatred of blueberry muffins, and pillow thievery. A **slow burn**, spicy wolf shifter urban fantasy romance with a lot of random plot trying to knot-block everything. When the spice hits, please read responsibly. Thank you~ [WSA 2025 Contest Entry]

Hopevyr, a spirited 16-year-old Elf, awoke with excitement, believing this would be the greatest day of his life, after all it would be the day of the final examination! But fate had other plans. In a single, irreversible moment, everything changed. That fateful day marked the beginning of a journey darker than he could have imagined, one that would shape him forever. Whether it leads to salvation or ruin.

This is a story of someone who was never meant to rise. Burdened by a truth he cannot speak, shaped by what others believe of him, and cast into a system that rewards power above all else — he walks a path no one chose for him, not even himself. Every step forward is a battle against expectation, manipulation, and the terrifying weight of becoming exactly what others think he is. The path to supremacy isn't paved with victories... it's paved with identity, sacrifice, and silence. Read the first chapter. If it speaks to you, continue. If not, leave it behind. Either way, the story will go on — with or without you. ======== Eternal_Void_ | Exclusive to RR, SH, WN, and Patreon Support the official release. Don’t repost. Don’t steal. Be cool. =====

Masatoshi Kazuta, a boy often seen as the "NPC" of his high school, finds solace in novels to escape his mundane life. His world changes when his favorite local bookstore unexpectedly closes, leaving him feeling lost. Before the store shuts down, the owner gifts Kazuta an ornate journal featuring srange instructions. Upon following the instructions of the journal at home, Kazuta is astonished to be transmigrated into a Victorian-era world as William Lidford Lias, a Solarian spy. Though set in the 1700's, this world is technologically advanced, especially in the field of warfare. With supernatural abilities and much more, follow Kazuta as he adapts to his new life as a spy in a foreign world, while also achieving cool powers that he thought only existed in fiction!

What if The benin we know of today is just and small part of what it was?

Yong Luo's Immortal Path follows the legendary journey of a young prodigy who, upon awakening the ancient bloodline of the heavens, embarks on a quest to transcend mortal limits and unveil the mysteries of the cosmos. Amidst turbulent alliances, celestial trials, and endless cultivation, he strives to carve his name among the immortals. Guided by celestial spirits and bound by unbreakable destiny, Yong Luo navigates a path fraught with peril yet glittering with infinite potential—seeking ultimate enlightenment and eternal sovereignty in a realm where divine and mortal worlds collide.

I Want Her Still By Princess Tobby Samson She came as the shy fiancée. She left with the most powerful code on Earth. Ana Ross never planned to live a lie. But when a ruthless crime lord threatens the lives of her mother and younger brother, she’s forced into the ultimate con: infiltrate the Lopez tech dynasty, pose as the billionaire heir’s fiancée, and steal the code that could rewrite the system. Her target? A secret vault buried inside the estate. Her challenge? Damien Lopez, brilliant, guarded, and unknowingly falling in love with the girl sent to betray him. As Ana slips deeper into Damien’s world, the lines blur between pretense and passion. He pampers her, protects her, and promises her a future she was never meant to have. But behind every kiss is a ticking clock, and behind every secret, a growing storm. Caught between two lives, Ana must make an impossible choice, protect the man she was sent to deceive, or save the only family she has left. Because love was never part of the plan. And in a world built on secrets the truth can get you killed.

ASTASHICA: The Rise of Tlandar By Karen Menjivar When the ancient Xothek Galaxy devoured itself in a brutal civil war, six visionary chieftains seized their last chance at survival. They hijacked a mighty warship, the Defiance Vanguard, and fled through a collapsing wormhole — carrying the remnants of their people, forbidden technologies, and the sentient AI grid known as XENOVIS. On the other side lay Astashica, a wild, uncharted world where they would forge a new beginning from the ashes of their lost civilization. Centuries later, Astashica stands on the brink of another apocalypse. Young Tlandar Varn, a humble cattle rancher from the village of Verdantis Nexus, sees his peaceful life reduced to embers when marauders strike without warning. Forced into exile with his family, Tlandar is chosen by the very spirit of Astashica to defend a world that has never known true peace. Guided by the legendary operative Akashma Xil’ha, Tlandar trains to master the ancient Formicron mechas — towering war machines from the Xothek’s darkest age. But what truly sets him apart lies deep within his DNA: a unique mutation, born from ancient Asemeri gene-splicing experiments, that grants him the rare ability to connect with technologies and forces long thought lost. His hidden legacy makes him the one hope to unite a fractured people against a rising tyrant. Now, as ruthless chieftain Cosmus plots to unleash the last of the Azurevat cataclysmic missiles and seize dominion over all Astashica, Tlandar must rally the scattered factions, reclaim the shattered alliances, and awaken the buried power that lives within him. From flooded marshlands to storm-wracked sanctuaries, he will stand at the heart of an ancient world where sentient machines guard forgotten secrets and monoliths control the skies. In a land where myth and memory blur, where lost empires still breathe through hidden AI and genetic legacies, The Rise of Tlandar is an epic saga of rebellion, sacrifice, and the indomitable spirit that refuses to die — a sweeping tale of one young protector destined to lead his people out of ruin and into a new dawn.

The story of a man called Ahab who lived in a notorious unfair world that was ruled by the powerful who lived in bliss while the weak was left to be the front line for the unnatural dangers this world have to offer, and Ahab's mission was to abolish all those rules and establish order, justice and equity that this world always needed

Funny encounters in daily lives

In a world where magic and technology intertwine like the threads of fate, a prophecy is set into motion—one that was written in the heart of a cursed family. The House of Daelion, once a shining beacon of power and influence, now teeters on the edge of ruin. Twin brothers, bound by blood and destiny, are destined to change the course of history—either bringing the world together in harmony or unraveling it in darkness. Arnold and Doster Daelion, born on the fated 77th eclipse, are more than mere heirs—they are the living embodiment of an ancient prophecy. But the power granted to them by the Vjec, the enigmatic beings who govern magic, is far more complex than they could ever have imagined. Where Arnold dreams of healing and hope, Doster feels the weight of a world that seems to be pulling him toward an inescapable fate. As secrets of the past surface—prophecies etched in forgotten relics, the rise of forbidden technology, and whispers of a curse that has bound their family for generations—both brothers must choose a path. But what happens when the prophecy itself demands a sacrifice? Fall From Grace is a tale of bloodlines, betrayal, and the tension between destiny and choice. It is a journey into a world where magic is not always a blessing, and where the echoes of the past shape the future in ways none can predict. This is a story of two brothers, bound by a bond stronger than fate itself, struggling to find their place in a world that might not allow them to have a future at all.

Under the misty and historically sedimented surface of London, there is a hidden current that ordinary people cannot imagine. Eighteen year old Alan Shaw grew up at the "Herbal Hall" Chinese medicine shop in Chinatown, East London, and was raised by a mysterious grandfather. He leads an ordinary to almost boring life: helping his grandfather manage the pharmacy during the day, smelling the fragrance of licorice and angelica; At night, they sweat and move cold goods in the dock warehouse. Fatigue is his norm, and occasionally when his fingertips brush over metal or candlelight, the fleeting strange "flowing sensation" is also attributed to his own overwork or nerve sensitivity. Grandfather's warning - 'Hide yourself, don't reveal anything special' - is the iron rule of his life. However, on a foggy midnight, fate rudely tore open the curtain of his peaceful life. On the shortcut in the abandoned shipyard area, Allen was dragged into the darkness by a sound that was not a human fight: the wild beast like roar tore apart the silence, and the metallic roar carried a piercing chill. Curiosity and an indescribable pull overwhelmed his fear of the unknown, leading him into the depths of the shadows of the steel ruins. There, he witnessed an unimaginable sight: a pale and swift ghostly figure ( Blood Clan ) engaged in a fierce battle with a muscular and partially beastly strong man ( Werewolf ) under the moonlight. Their power transcends the boundaries of physics, as blood light and claws pierce through thick fog. Even more deadly, a wild werewolf out of control sensed his gaze and charged straight towards him! At the critical moment, the suppressed and vaguely perceived "energy" in Allen's body fluctuated uncontrollably, like a stone thrown into a calm pond, instantly disrupting the invisible force field of the entire battlefield. This unexpected energy ripple not only exposed him, but also attracted the intervention of a mysterious woman who claimed to be the Guardian, Lena White. Her appearance saved Allen, but also plunged him completely into the hidden abyss known as' The Veiled World 'beneath the glamorous facade of London. Alan finally realized that the "energy" he perceived was the power of the origin of all things - Anima. Those who are born or awakened, able to perceive, absorb, and use spiritual energy like him, are called Animates. In this world, wizards weave arcades, witches communicate with nature, vampires (a blood race that claims to be the "Crimson Council") thirst for eternal life, werewolves (following the ancient "Silver Moon Oath") roar under the moon, and various forces such as alchemists, Druids, and psychic warriors maintain a fragile balance under ancient rules, hiding together in mortal society. And what broke this balance and caused a bloody storm was a mysterious organization called 'Ouroboros'. They crazily chased after the nine legendary Prime Glyphs left by ancient beings, each representing a subversive and almost world rule-based way of using spiritual energy, such as the "Weaving of Life" that manipulates life, the "Anchor Point of Time and Space" that interferes with time and space, and the "Return of All Things" that devours all things... They are powerful enough to rewrite reality and the ultimate treasure coveted by all ambitious people.

Alex Knight doesn’t fall in love. He claims. He takes. He owns. A billionaire with blood on his hands and secrets in his past, Alex lives by one rule: never get attached. But then Karen crashes into his world — mouthy, stubborn, and everything he should stay away from. He hires her as a joke. Keeps her close as a test. He thought he could control it. But the moment she smiled at another man, something inside him snapped. Now, Karen isn’t just his employee. She’s his. He’ll protect her. Break her. Ruin anyone who touches her. Because Karen doesn’t know it yet… She just became Alex’s only weakness. — But the game gets more complicated when Alex’s best friend, the deadly but charming Luca Black, starts falling for Karen’s best friend — a girl with secrets of her own. Two powerful men. Two dangerous love stories. And one mistake that could destroy them all.

Series Summary Years ago, Richard Feller, a powerful warrior and fire mage, spared the life of a vampire lord out of pity—tired of endless killing and longing for peace. He disappeared from the battlefield and lived quietly in a rural village with his wife and young daughter. But peace never lasts. While away on a short trip, Richard returns to find his entire village massacred by vampires and undead. His wife and daughter lie dead among the carnage. Enraged and guilt-ridden, he slaughters every creature in the village and vows never to show mercy again. Now, as the world trembles beneath the rising power of the vampire High Court and their undead legions, Richard walks the path of vengeance alone. Rumors of a lone man burning entire nests to ash begin to spread, but no vampire lives long enough to confirm it. Meanwhile, Thierry, a revolutionary fighter wielding teleportation magic and twin blades, battles to dismantle the vampire regime with a divided resistance—unaware that Richard has returned. As fate brings them closer to the heart of the vampire threat, whispers of a dark prophecy surface: the Day of the Black Sun, a coming event that threatens to wipe out humanity for good. And this time, Richard isn’t tired of killing.

meet Simon, chosen as one of heavens favorites against his will. all he wants is to free his father from heavens shackles but his journey takes him further from his goal than he can imagine