The King'S Woman

Esme Baredon is the unwanted daughter of Duke Rathon of Baredon. Ignored by her father and living in the shadow of her perfect half-sister, Merina, Esme's life has always been filled with pain and loneliness. When her father makes a deal to pay off his debts and fund Merina’s future, Esme is given away in marriage—to King Liam Garrison, the feared ruler of Eastbrone. With no choice but to accept, Esme is thrown into a royal life she never wanted. But as she faces the cold walls of the king’s castle, one question haunts her: Will this marriage be another cage?

Damian Blackwood is a ruthless man who rules Blackwood Enterprises with an iron fist. After killing his uncle Victor and cousin Ethan for betraying him and hiding the truth about his parents’ murder, Damian seeks answers in a city full of secrets. To get closer to the powerful Montague family and their ties to a shadowy group called the Order, he plans to marry their daughter, Isabella. But on the wedding day, everything changes. In the bridal suite, Isabella faces a masked woman Elena Voss, a cunning agent who looks exactly like her. With a sly grin and a quick syringe, Elena knocks Isabella out, steals her wedding dress, and takes her place, ready to destroy Damian for crimes she believes he committed. Elena is no ordinary agent. She’s wickedly smart, loves to flirt, and thrives on the thrill of danger. Her mission: pose as Isabella, get close to Damian, and uncover his secrets for her agency. But as she steps into Isabella’s life, Elena’s sharp mind picks up clues that Damian might not be the monster she was told. *Is he a cruel king, or is someone else pulling the strings?* Torn between her naughty charm, growing feelings for Damian, and doubts about her agency’s true motives, Elena plays a dangerous game. Meanwhile, the real Isabella, trapped in captivity, fights to escape, unaware her identity has been stolen. As Damian and Elena circle each other him chasing revenge, her hiding her true self a web of lies unravels. The Order, the Montagues, and Elena’s own past hold secrets that could destroy them all. With betrayal at every turn, Elena must decide: is she a pawn, or the true Queen who can outsmart everyone? In a city where trust is a lie and love is a risk, *The King's Queen* is a thrilling tale of deception, romance, and revenge, where one woman’s wit and heart could change everything or burn it all down.

Just before being summoned to another world, the protagonist’s summoning medium was secretly swapped by someone. As a result, he was not summoned as the "Holy King" but instead as the "Sex King." The magic he can use includes water magic in the form of lotion, fire magic as candle wax, and his summoned beasts include a wooden horse used for punishment… Branded as "vulgar," "useless," and "filthy," he is rejected, has his engagement annulled, and is ultimately exiled. However, the one who picks him up is a princess from a nation where the sex industry is legal. Using his modern knowledge, the protagonist begins rebuilding the nearly bankrupt sex kingdom. He introduces new fashion trends unknown to this medieval world and uses his authority as the Sex King to subjugate the girls. He then establishes modern sex service techniques. The protagonist's method of leveling up is through intimacy with his heroines (his concubine maids). The more intimate he gets, the stronger he becomes, and the wealthier the kingdom grows. However, the surrounding great powers will not stand idly by and allow a flourishing nation full of women. Thus, the flames of war are ignited. Utilizing his creativity, adaptability, and cunning, the protagonist repurposes his sex-related magic for military applications and overwhelms his enemies. As he gradually awakens to the path of conquest, he begins walking the road of a ruthless emperor. However, by his side is always a heroine, a celestial beauty who keeps his heart from straying too far…

MATURE THEMES: Slavery …TW elements After her family is brutally murdered in front of her by the Vampire King, Zyren Blackthorn, for being hunters, Aria is left broken and devastated, desperate for death. Her world is shattered when Zyren, instead of killing her, claims her as his pet, dragging her away from her village into the heart of the central city. As a human slave, she is forced to endure his sadistic desires. Every night, he reminds her of her helplessness, but beneath his cruelty lies an obsession that burns with intensity. Despite her hatred and longing for revenge, Aria’s body betrays her, and she finds herself caught between a dark desire and her desperate need for revenge. Excerpt: Aria’s breath hitched as Zyren’s fingers traced the line of her jaw, his touch colder than ice, yet searing her skin with the promise of more. She should resist, should fight back, but her body betrayed her—shivering, craving the pleasure she knew he could give. “You thought I’d kill you,” Zyren murmured, his voice a dark purr. “But instead, you’ll belong to me. Every part of you will be mine.” Her lips parted to speak, but the words caught in her throat. The memory of her family’s blood staining her hands made her stomach churn as she glared hatefully at him. “Tell me,” he growled, his hands moving lower, pressing against the softness of her skin, “do you still wish to die?” She clenched her fists, tears threatening to spill, but her body trembled under his touch. “I wish for nothing but to be free of you,” she spat, but even as the words left her lips, she felt the hunger in her—a hunger she hated but couldn’t deny as she stared into his red eyes. A need to PRESENT herself to him and have him mount her…body and soul.

(Warning: Mature Content) Rose is a simple peasant girl, content with her quiet life in the countryside. In a week, she will marry her childhood friend—the love of her life. Everything seems perfect. Unfortunately, her happiness is shattered when she catches the eye of the crown prince, a man who will stop at nothing to claim her. She is adamant and refuses his advances putting her father’s life in danger. Desperate to protect her family, Rose makes the ultimate sacrifice. She agrees to the prince’s demands, leaving behind her loved ones to live in the castle as nothing more than his plaything. His whore. Will she ever satisfy his desires enough for him to set her free? In a world where power crushes love, can Rose find a way to reclaim her life or will she be lost to Caius’s control forever? THIS AN 18+ NOVEL THAT INCLUDES VIOLENCE AND MATURE THEMES. READ WITH CAUTION.

Mental health - non-existent Trauma - Boatload Strength - scorned woman fury Three women, each with their past trauma, band together to mete out revenge on those who wronged them. With a newfound taste for vengeance, the three women open an agency that helps damsels in distress get their due. Buckle up, ladies and gentlemen, next stop hell!

In a world where shadows rule and power is blood-bound, one man stands at the top—ruthless, untouchable, and cursed. Dante Valerio, the enigmatic Mafia King, hides a terrifying secret behind his empire of fear: he’s not entirely human. Born from an ancient bloodline, Dante is a beast lurking beneath the surface, a monster bred for destruction. But everything changes the night he meets Selena —a defiant, fearless woman who doesn’t bow to his darkness. Dragged into his deadly world, Selena becomes more than a pawn. She becomes his obsession… and perhaps, his salvation. As secrets unravel and supernatural forces awaken, Selena must decide: will she fight the beast beside her—or destroy him before he destroys her heart? ‘The Mafia King’s Obsession’ is a dark fantasy romance that weaves passion, danger, and mystery into a tale that will leave you breathless. Perfect for fans of possessive anti-heroes, forbidden love, and powerful women who refuse to be tamed.

King's Rule, the trading card game. Despite only being ten years old, the game has swept every nation. Entire Academies have been created to help students ruse the ranks of the worlds favorite pastime. At one such academy, a seeming novice proves his prowess alongside friends and ruthless rivals. When he's not searching his school for special vending machines, he's off defeating top tier players with an older deck that shouldn't function in the current meta. If you're a lover of modern card games like Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic the Gathering or Pokemon, this Light novel is the one for you.

Feared. Hunted. Killed. The Murim Alliance, the righteous sects, and noble clans united to erase him the one man whose poison arts threatened their rule. They called him a monster… and buried him like one. But death was not the end. Reborn as Tang Yun, the weakest heir of the ruined Tang Clan, once the kings of assassination and poison, he awakens in a world that still remembers his past life with fear and hatred. This time, he wears no title. No one sees him coming. Behind the eyes of a quiet cripple hides the mind of a fallen king a scientist of death, a master of toxins, and a strategist without mercy. He’ll rebuild his clan from the shadows, turn pawns into blades, and let poison bloom where swords dare not reach. The Murim world once joined hands to destroy him. Now, they’ll learn that some poisons never fade. They evolve. [Tags]: Reincarnation, Martial Arts, Poison, Scheming Protagonist, Cultivation, Weak to Strong, Anti-Hero, Cold Protagonist, Clan Wars, Hidden Identity, Revenge

Magnus Caffeine wasn’t always the Demon King. One day, he just woke up in a dark, gothic castle. Apparently, he’s in another world now—one with dragons, magic, and absolute chaos. But honestly? He’s not interested in world domination. He just wants to chill. Unfortunately, being an all-powerful Demon King comes with responsibilities, annoying subordinates, and heroic idiots who won’t leave him alone. Between dodging war declarations and dealing with demons who expect him to be some ruthless tyrant, Magnus has one simple goal: Drinking tea and lazing around. But with old memories creeping in, mysterious voices in his head, and an entire world expecting him to be either their savior or destroyer… will he really get to enjoy his tea break? ----------------------- i will be posting this in Royalroad --- This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, applications, songs, technologies, locations, events, and incidents are eitherthe product of the author's imagination or used fictitiously for storytelling purposes. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or to real companies, brands, applications or any other entities is purely coincidental. All real-world references are included as part of the fictional setting and do not imply any endorsement, association, or ownership by the original creators. The author has no intention to defame, discredit, orintringe upon the rights of any individual, brand, organization, or intellectual property. This story is created solely for entertainment and creative expression, and should not be taken as factual or representative of real-life entities or events. Readers are advised to treat all references in this work as fictional, regardless of name similarities or thematic inspiration.

In the depths of despair, Lee Chae Won finds herself at rock bottom. Betrayed by her boyfriend, facing academic failure, and disowned by her parents, she seeks solace in the numbing embrace of alcohol on the 30th floor of the Guwon Hotel. Just as she contemplates ending it all, a mysterious system awakens, offering her a lifeline and a chance at redemption. [ Ding! Congratulations on successfully binding with the system. As a reward, you have received 1,000,000 KRW ] . . . [ Ding! Congratulations on successfully completing the task, you have received a Tesla Model X. ] . . . [ Ding! Congratulations on spending one billion won. As a reward, 1,000,000,000 KRW has been deposited on your account. ] . . . [ Ding! Congratulations on successfully completing the task, you are now the largest shareholder of the GUWON Group. ] . . . [ Ding! Congratulations Host, you are now the richest chaebol in Korea ] What a fxxcking cheat system. In a world where nothing is as it seems and destiny hangs in the balance, Lee Chae Won must harness the power within her to rewrite the script of her life and seize control of her own destiny. This is the journey to richness!

Anita Baker, doesn't expect for the Cold CEO Liam Jackson to fall in love with her and choose her over her best friend Temisa Patrick She submitted a proposal for a job with them but was offered a job as his assistant secretary. She never expected Liam to fall in love with her, but Love happened. What will Anita do when her best friend is supposed to marry him and his fiancee?. Run away for her best friend sake, even though she knows she loves Liam and has slept with him in his office, or stay and accept his marriage proposal to her?. Read to find out?.

Far in the future, in a desolate land where despite the rich and plush grass there seems to be no animals roaming around stood thousand upon thousands of soldiers they all wear similar armors, bearing similar flags, and carrying similar symbol on them. Everyong is tensed and serius while all of them are facing to one direction, towards the silent calm sea. And in the silence, where only the occasional noise of the horses are heard, a powerful sound could be heard. A beating of two pair of wings... Towards the sea a powerful gust of wind pushed the fogs away.. revealing a man.. He's wearing a light leather armor.. a contrast to the shining metalic plates the soldiers on the land wore.. His hair is as dark as the night and his eyes as deep as the night. But all eyes landed on his back as two pairs of beautiful pair of white wings each spanining for five meters each as it flaps and keeps him in the air. Suddenly a man wearing a regal and imposing black armor in the very front of the formation stepped forward and spoke. Despite him speaking in calm manner his voice could be heard all across the land. "You betrayed our country, you scum.. Prepare to die" Then the man with the wings smiled at his words and replied. "And you betrayed humanity.. o mighty ruler.. YOU prepare to die" With his reply the fog behind him splits revealing hundreds of battle ships making contact with the steep cliff. And a thunderous battle cry explodes in the field as thousands of soldiers jumped hundreds of feet in the air towards the oposing armies. And a bloody war ensues. What had led up to this?

He grabbed my throat hard and pinned his gaze on me. I gasped, astounded, feeling as if my neck was impeded by chains. His very dim eyes intimidated me so bad I felt I could die. His chilly breath fanned my face. He was cold, his skin felt grossly cold but I felt more hurt from his grip on my neck. He was choking the life out of me, I couldn't even make a high sound as he had seemingly suppressed my vocal cords with his hold. ~~~ Princess Almira was captured into Sihasin after an enemy kingdom invaded into her home kingdom, Perston. Now a slave, she faced incredible sufferings but yet still became the fifty mistress of his royal highness, King Luther — A king so astute but yet so seemingly ruthless and sadistic. Love bloomed between them however, but with the strong need to escape and take back her father's kingdom which Luther had conquered, will she fight over her heart or let love take its lead? [NOTE: THIS IS A SLOW BURN ROMANCE BOOK (⁠◠⁠‿⁠◕⁠) ]

Kael was summoned and slaved by the heroine of the story to defeat the "Demon Lord" in a World where the majority are women. His goal is to get free from her... and not be treated like a toy, but it seems she and everyone that he meet thinks otherwise.

"The award for the best male actor" "The national martial art karate champion" "CEO of the Keller cooperation" Young prodigy of the modern age At the age of 24 he achieved the achievements of lifetime but is it worth. A man who earns a second chance at life "This time i will live a fulfilling life with my loved ones" *DING *DING [WILL OF THE MASTER IDENTIFIED] [UNIQUE SKILL: True king] [INTIATING THE REINCARNATION] This is the story of the Greatest Emperor of the Kelleros Empire. A young man who yearns for the love. Authors note: This is my first novel guys therefore there can be mistakes please leave your opinion about this story. Well guys english is not my first language there can be mistakes sorry in advance R-18 Content are there in this story (No Netorare) Luna hate this genre. Netori | Incest | Pregnancy | Sugar Mommy |Vanilla | Yandere | Tomboy Many more Stay tuned For more illustrations https://discord.gg/kHNVDfBTJr

Born in the shadows of scandal, the lone son of the King of the Ten Kingdoms in Beldam emerges from his mother’s secret exile. Illegitimate and unloved, he grows up in obscurity—nothing more than a rumor at court. With fire in his heart, he pledges himself to the knight’s path, channeling every ounce of rejection into swordsmanship, chivalry, and endless trials. From dawn drills to midnight duels, his quest is singular: win his father’s pride—even as the throne and its heirs loom out of reach. As he rises through the ranks, facing ruthless rivals, hidden conspiracies, and the expectations of a kingdom that scorns him, each victory fuels his ambition—and his despair. Will the blood of a king be enough to claim acceptance? Or will he be forever defined as the crown’s shadow?

A mysterious rogue-like MMORPG fantasy game, King's Cradle, appeared out of nowhere and was a huge hit. Instead of the usual fantasy game, players log in as a random [Pawn] in a [King's Cradle], and when their characters die, they have to start over. Fran Asroth was an avid gamer who had been playing the game since Day 1. Little did he know that players begin to be warped inside the game, with no means to escape. Chosen as one of the few [Kings] by the [Sponsors], he must command the [Pawns] and conquer the [Fragments] to expand his dominion and avoid being replaced by the ones who have brought him to this place.

this world is filled with evil and danger. a world with demons, evil spirit, vampire, fallen angels, angels etc. in this world humans are at the bottom of the food chain. but that's stops now. I' ri alvie with my system will make army's and make them all fear humans

king obsessed with strength, knowing neither weakness nor defeat. But when a mysterious entity appears, offering him a deal he cannot refuse, he finds himself on a journey beyond life and death—where ambition and absolute desire clash for control. Will he finally achieve the power he seeks, or will he find himself trapped in a game far greater than he ever imagined

Am I really happy? Am I really in love with him

Join Leon as he tries to ascends to the top of the food chain to be the strongest in the universe while meeting some friends along the way.

One day, out of nowhere, I woke up to an unfamiliar ceiling. I thought I was kidnapped but turns out I had transmigrated into early medieval Britain during the era of Arthurian Legends? Wait, but why is Merlin a real mage, and Excalibur a real magic sword? King Arthur was actually real? No, wait, before that, what is this colosseum like place? Why am I being sent into the Middle Earth to steal a cup of gold from Smaug the Greedy? W-why is there a giant Red Dragon here?! How could I have known the Welsh dragon was real! Someone save me!!! --- This is my first time venturing into the Infinity genre as a writer, and one major inspiration behind this is, indeed, Cuttlefish's 'The Sage Who Transcended Samsara'. Please leave constructive criticism, and help improve my writing. Native English speaker, so hopefully grammar won't be a problem.

Crystal had spent her life inside the temple, swearing herself to gods who never spoke back. With blind faith and empty prayers, she was meant to die with the others as just another body on the stone floor, blood soaking through her white robes. But when the King of Elyria walked in, He didn’t let her perish but took her instead. Dragged from the light and thrown into a world where shadows breathe, Where sin feels just like salvation, Crystal should hate him. She should fight. She should resist the pull, the heat, and the way her body falters as every touch ruins her. The girl who once prayed to the gods is dying, piece by piece, and something else is rising in her place, something unholy and wicked. Something his. Through war, betrayal, and conquest, Crystal will carve her name into the world alongside his. She might have been destined to die, but now she will rule, claiming fear and worship from her people and enemies alike. While being bound to the creature that stole her fate and rewrote it in blood. Together, they will be unstoppable. Warning: This story contains dark themes, psychological manipulation, and obsessive romance. Read at your own risk.