Hampton Court Palace Halloween

"Phoenix Ascendant: From Maid to Empress" tells the story of a modern girl who travels back in time to the Han Dynasty, becoming the illegitimate daughter of a minor official, Ji Mingxuan. To escape a fate of being traded like a commodity by her family, she decides to enter the imperial palace and fight for her future. With her wit and cunning, she rises step by step from a lowly maid to become the empress. This is a historical novel filled with palace intrigue, personal growth, and romance, showcasing how the heroine survives and thrives in the complex world of the imperial court, ultimately ascending to the pinnacle of power.

Lucius Lothra, a passionate gamer suddenly find not just himself but the whole world in a fantasy world where Knights and Mages exist. All Earthlings who once played a VR Game called System Online wake up in this world with their own Systems which they created when playing System Online. Lucius had just created an account when a world ending event occurred so he didn't play the game but he did manage to create his own system. The only problem that Lucius has is that he doesn't know if his system works or not and the only way to find out is... DEATH!!!

Xia Yu had one dream, to travel to the western lands and see what it has to offer. Miyojin had one wish, to live comfortably in the palace with the woman he loves. But one imperial edict ruined all of their plans. Now, they will be bound in marriage and live together in the imperial palace. But Xia Yu had a plan. They will play husband and wife for three years then they'll divorce. Miyojin thinks it is a good plan and very beneficial for both of them. But the more time they spend together, the more Miyojin realizes Xia Yu isn't someone he should let go. After all the trials, the joys, and the pains, will they be able to let go once it's time for them to part?

“If it's abnormal for a living being to be with a corpse then can that living being be with a living nightmare?” ~ Being a half cast and an alluring beauty in the whole of Weenfield, Frances Franklin's story of her boyfriend dying because of her spread like wildfire and she had no other option but to leave town for a while. Years later, she returns and makes several friends as well as a new boyfriend. Together, they became a bond of seven friends who secretly believed in night creatures and celebrated Halloween behind closed doors in their own way which was strictly forbidden in Weenfield. One fateful day, as they celebrated their usual Halloween by playing a game, they came across a strange question saying; “I gave up my life for you, Frances. How could you just move on like that?” That question didn't just reopen Frances' past trauma but it also brought her dead boyfriend of many years ago back. However, the most horrifying thing was that her dead boyfriend wasn't the only person to come back to life but other night creatures were brought in as well…

Gabriel, a dominant omega, is caught up in a complex web of intrigue and danger at the royal court. After uncovering the truth about Olivier, a member of the royal family, and inciting a rebellion, he is marked by an unknown alpha. As the rebellion overthrows the old order, a new empire emerges, driven by a ruthless ruler whose rise Gabriel inadvertently enabled.Haunted by the weight of his actions, he flees from his family, his past, and the dangerous ties of the court. On the run, Gabriel must deal with shifting alliances, hidden enemies, and the growing power of the mysterious alpha whose mark he carries. As the empire's grip tightens and ghosts from his past resurface, he must decide whether to confront the forces threatening to engulf him—or risk losing himself completely in a world that regards him as either a pawn or a weapon.

Most would expect the daughter of the king of one of the four strongest nations in the Realm of the Angels to enjoy great luxury and power. While her Father may enjoy those things, that isn't the case for Rosemary. The hated daughter only manages to attract disdain from others in the royal court despite her gentle and kind nature. Rosemary was born with a weak body, preventing her from living up to the ideals of her father and his court. Such environment pushes Rose to attempting to end it all. But she is unable to do so as she recalls her older brother's love for her. As she drowns, she cries out for help. But no one is around. No one but a certain handsome man with eyes as cold as her father's.

This is a story about a 18 year old boy, who died and got transferred into a dating simulator game as one of the love interests. With no way out, Choi Seojun must find a way to survive in his world, luckily his sister used to play this game all the time and had unlocked all the endings. With the knowledge of seeing this sister playing this game, will Choi Seojun be able to survive this world?, will he found a way back? or would he rather stay in this new world instead? (Bad grammar, some sentences won't make sense, when you're reading it for the first time.)

Li An, abandoned at birth in the cold palace, gains a miraculous gift when a seed from the tree of knowledge enters her mind, enhancing her intelligence and setting her on a mission to gather wisdom points by applying her newfound knowledge. As she grows, she uncovers her noble heritage and encounters her destined fiancé, a proud young general who looks down upon her. But through tough times, they recognize each other and work toward her ultimate goal. She was given a barren land but she turned that barren land into her small kingdom—a place where the seed's knowledge can thrive and inspire growth for future generations.

Rebirth from the Cold Palace: The Emperor's Lies tells the story of Changsun Chiying, who is reborn six years before her tragic death in the cold palace. Once an empress, she was demoted to a discarded concubine after her family was implicated in a rebellion and ultimately died in a fire in the cold palace. After her rebirth, she vows to change her fate, using her memories and wisdom from her past life to uncover court conspiracies, seek revenge against the heartless emperor, and protect her family. In this game of power and love, Chiying must face not only the emperor's cruelty but also the intricate schemes within the palace. Her path to rebirth is fraught with challenges, but she is determined to rewrite her destiny and emerge victorious.

She was the woman he held dear to his heart, and he was the only sky in hers. Yet, born into royalty and bound by fate, even with her lofty pride, she had to descend into the depths of the palace, competing with many other women for his love. Intrigues and power struggles were rife, and the Emperor's heart was inscrutable. Only because it was him, she promised to see a glimpse of the future of the Qing Dynasty for the man she loved so deeply. But why does this path have to be so difficult…

Born as the thirteenth son of the grand Kingdom of Ironhelm, Prince Liam is far from being considered a contender in the race for the throne. With his father, King Elijah Orlean, having only eight years left to choose the next heir, Liam’s prospects are slim. Seen as the boy with the least mana talent, he is overlooked by the court, his siblings, and even his tutors. But appearances can be deceiving. At just thirteen years old, Liam is secretly an Expert Mage, capable of wielding magic with precision and power that even the most talented in the kingdom would envy. Determined to keep his abilities hidden, Liam embarks on a path of quiet preparation, honing his skills in secret while navigating the dangerous political intrigue of the palace.

In a world where ancient pacts still bind mortal families to the whims of the fae, fifteen-year-old Ali must spend her summers in the Summer Court as tribute—a centuries-old price for a mysterious transgression committed by her ancestors. But what begins as a journey into a realm of enchanting beauty quickly reveals itself as a dangerous game of politics, power, and hidden agendas. When the enigmatic Summer Queen announces that some tributes, including Ali, will be sent to stay with the Winter Court, Ali finds herself caught in a web of fae intrigue. Ali must uncover the truth behind her family's ancient agreement with the fae—before she becomes another casualty of their immortal games. I will be publishing this novel on Royal Road.

Natalya Kastillion was first in line. Shunned after her father's death, her mother crowned her younger brother Ramiel as King in her place. She must now live in the palace knowing that what was rightfully hers was taken from her. She discovers that she is a witch, the last high priestess, creatures that her family have spent centuries of their reign hunting. She must keep her true nature a secret while navigating her life in the palace as the queen that never was.

In Dong Yue Kingdom, the distinguished Jiang family suffers a downfall because of the Yong Ping duke manor. The only way to solve the problem is to destroy the Duke of Yong Ping and his eldest daughter who is the Empress. In order to defeat the empress, Master Jiang, the Duke of Anyuan's only daughter, the witty and intelligent Jiang Yunyao enters the imperial palace. Faced with challenges on every side, Yunyao must win the love of the Emperor and consolidate her power to fight the Empress. But, in the palace full of malicious women, will she be able to win the game?

Surrounded by people who could use magic as naturally as breathing, who wouldn't want to do the same? The girl from the palace certainly wants to. And with the history of the ones around her, becoming capable of doing so was not hard to imagine. At least, that's what she thought with the information she had. But some things are rather difficult to imagine even with a child’s mind.

In a kingdom gilded with splendor but shadowed by secrets, the queen has vanished, leaving chaos in her wake. Tasked with uncovering the truth, Charlotte Zientek—a sharp-witted noblewoman with no patience for royal games—reluctantly steps into the tangled web of palace intrigue. As she investigates, Charlotte stumbles upon whispers hidden in the royal gardens, revealing a chilling conspiracy: the queen’s disappearance is no accident, and the king’s illness is far from natural. Caught between uncovering the truth and protecting herself from becoming a pawn in the royal court, Charlotte must navigate a treacherous path of lies, betrayal, and power plays. With shifting alliances and secrets threatening to unravel the kingdom, Charlotte faces a choice: expose the truth or let the kingdom crumble under the weight of its own deceptions. In a world where trust is a luxury and whispers can topple thrones, the veil is thinner than it seems.

A group of friends receives an unexpected invitation to an ancient, abandoned castle known for its mysterious past. They are welcomed by Edgar, the castle's caretaker, who reveals that the castle holds a powerful secret. The friends discover hidden chambers and face various challenges, including a fierce battle with a stranger and his accomplices who seek the same secret. The friends uncover an artifact called the Hourglass of Time, capable of controlling time itself. Realizing its immense power, they fight to protect it from falling into the wrong hands. Through their bravery and teamwork, they succeed in defeating their enemies and safeguarding the artifact. Edgar reveals that the responsibility of protecting the artifact now falls to the friends. United by their shared purpose, they vow to keep the castle's secret safe and ensure the artifact is used for good.

My name is Shen Mu, I just turned twenty this year, and I am a heavenly traveler. Two and a half years ago, because I was squatting in the toilet pit playing with my cell phone for too long, when I stood up my legs were numb and unsteady, and I accidentally fell forward. Then accompanied by the sound of the cell phone falling was a burst of heavenly rotation, and came to the sky of this immortal cultivation continent. After that, there was a sound of clothes being torn by a strong force, and my clothes were torn into pieces by an invisible force, even my pants were not left behind. But fortunately, I was falling into a spiritual lake. Unfortunately, there was someone in this spiritual lake, and it was also a stunningly beautiful fairy with an excellent figure. Unfortunately, I only caught a glimpse of her fair face and body, and then I completely fainted. When I woke up again, that fairy used this as a threat to forcefully take me as her disciple. I had no choice but to bow my head to her and agree. Since then, my cultivation life in Wanxiang Peak has thus begun.

Susan Mitchell , a frustrated office assistant discovers a rare relic in the confines of her office walls. out of curiosity to decipher the contents of this relic, Susan Mitchell gets transported to ancient Qin dynasty in China as Ru Lingyi who is a palace maid in the palace of an overbearing concubine. Will Susan Mitchell, who is now Ru Lingyi find her way out , or becomes entangled with palace drama?, how is she going to navigate this discovery?...why not read to find out.

Athanasia Eckart, a young duchess, is forced to navigate the complexities of court politics after her parents' tragic death. As she seeks to reclaim her rightful place, she must confront the darkness within herself and the treacherous landscape of the royal court. With the help of her swordsmanship skills and her unwavering determination, Athanasia must fight against those who seek to destroy her and her family's legacy. But as she delves deeper into the world of court politics, she begins to realize that the line between good and evil is not always clear-cut. Will Athanasia be able to overcome the challenges that lie ahead, or will she succumb to the darkness that threatens to consume her? Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance

In a world where magic and mortal realms intertwine, Alara, a talented but reclusive young witch, finds herself trapped in a dangerous bargain. To prevent a war between her people (Humans) and the powerful Fae kingdom of the Night Court, she is promised as a bride to Lord Kael, the enigmatic and feared ruler of the court. But the almighty king has a curse, whoever he touches will succumb to death. Will Alara be able to break the curse with her enchanted magic and survive a death sentence?

Book 2 of The Nochten trilogy. Five years have passed since the dreaded letter and Ana is now 12 years old. She continues to face the challenges in court, meanwhile, more support grows in favor of her cousin Mykhol. But as foreign invaders, the Bulgeons, encroach on their colonies with more than pillaging in mind, Ana must turn for aid in one of the last remnants of her mother's court, Admiral Nugen. The only human at court who may have more than a sense of duty to stay by Ana's side. Meanwhile, back in Dawny, Prince Nicoli struggles to find a way back into Ana's life after five years of silence on her end. Ever determined to reunite with his half-sister, he comes up with an ingenious plan that just has to work, despite Mykhol's and Queen Belinda's best wishes. But Queen Belinda has her own tricks up her sleeve and a resentment that only grows not against Ana but King Alexander, himself, who must choose between his children. Will Ana be able to manage these new challenges? And what about the strange rumors running around about Mykhol and her? Why is there talk of marriage? Secret engagements, a hidden love child, and a broken trust still loom over, doesn't Ana have enough to deal with?

Cassian had lived his life in the most miserable way. He had scrubbed the floors and washed the clothes in the cold winter and done everything just to please his uncle’s family, but in return, they sold him to a merchant only for a pouch of coins. And the merchant decided to gift him to the king of Aetherlyn, a faraway kingdom from his small village to show his loyalty and curry favor from the king. And he was the lucky one from the group to be choosen by the king. Thus he got the position of palace servant. Cassian thought maybe his life in the palace would be different, but he was bound to be disappointed as the people in the palace were far more sinister and ruthless. Scheming ran in their blood. And can anyone tell him why his path always crossed with the notorious first prince of the kingdom? The seemingly cold prince had an unpredictable temper. And why was he always drawn to him like a moth to a light? Will Cassian be able to survive in the palace where the true faces are hidden behind masks, or will he become more entangled in their schemes and just become a mere pawn in their game?

A child who born in royal palace of Kirat dynasty.called a demon child Shree yan He can do anything for his goals His life was so bad In life, ----------------------------- Sree yan only gave importance and respect to two people: his mother and his master.This cruel world killed his mother and his master He wanted revenge on them. ------------------+-+--+++----------------- This story of a villain, Shree yan's who born in kirat dynasty's Royal Palace But the king did not allow him to remain in the kingdom because his eyes were red. They left their former king and said that anyone with red eyes is a demon. __________×_______________________ However, his mother took him and raised him in a small place.

Elara flecther, a physician tended to the queen of Mieven, Mrs rose colvin who was sick, during the absence of the king, Mrs Eldric colvin and the prince Aleric colvin, as they went for diplomatic travels when the king arrived home, he made Elara the new physician/ doctor of the palace. the prince of Mieven had taken a liking to her during her times in the palace , he would always seek opportunities to meet or speak with her any means possible, Elara viewed her attention towards the prince to be professional and nothing more as her eyes were drawn to the royal guard of the Mieven palace, Jace, who she had few talks with him and even having secret meetings. ____ "LET GO OF ME.."Elara yelled as she tried releasing herself from the prince grip. "why do you find it so hard to love me, WHY HIM" aleric said not letting go of her. "I would never love you, the only reason I'm here are my duties and loyalties to the king and queen and you should respect that" Elara says glaring at the prince to before releasing herself from his grip.

Teenage earth dweller Lu Qingfeng died in a car accident and traversed to a world of cultivation. He acquired the Login Ring of "Primitive", a massive immersive online game developed by the Earth Federation two thousand years later, and travelled across primordial worlds.

Azure Dragon, an ancient dragon of the 12 courts of heaven, is unparalleled in strength thanks to his use of forbidden arts. He becomes trapped by his leader for holding the most forbidden art of them all. As he breathes his last breath, a miracle happens. He is reincarnated into an infant body in a world he knows nothing about. As he grapples to get used to the power in this world, he finds himself slowly becoming attached to the family he was born to and the people residing in this world. Slowly, he starts to forget his main goal, revenge against the 12 courts. Lurking beneath his seemingly peaceful and ordinary life, an ancient evil threatens to resurface, putting an end to him for the 2nd time.

march 15,2025

This is a story about a Queen,determined to survive through fragile palace politics and protect her son’s throne as things go from bad to worse.

I possessed a supporting character in a reverse harem novel. As a young concubine who gained the interest of the emperor. The concubines and male lords eventually killed her for treason. Fortunately, I possessed her just as she was entering the Imperial Palace. Everyone in the Imperial Palace was wary of me, but didn’t hate me yet. I don’t need nor want to be loved by the emperor. “Come to my room tonight. I’ll read you a fairy tale!” "Woo, don’t cry. I’ll give you this.” But why is everyone so soft towards me? I don’t understand. ‐--‐-‐--------------------------------------------------------------------- I am not the author of this novel, but personally I think the Novel is better than the Manhwa. Author(s) Yemaro 예마로