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Claimed by the Deranged Archduke of the North

Xion Aijawa thought his life was finally coming together. That is, until he tried saving a cat stuck in a tree, fell into a pit, and... died In his disoriented sate of "Freshly dead" the silly Xion accepted a strange request and ended up transmigrating into the world full of dungeons and Mana. He became illegitimate child of Marquis family hated by his three siblings. According to the memory of the original owner of the body, Xion only had a month to live if he did not manage to escape. So, taking the cover of the banquet, Xion ran away. Aided by a mysterious System Mall that allows him to buy almost anything, he makes his way to the distant borderlands, hoping to put his past behind him. But fate has other plans-. Xion ends up saving Darius Rael Darkhelm, the feared Archduke of the North, notorious for his ruthless and deranged nature. The silly Xion tried to run away but... Trapped on the Archduke's bed, Xion's heart thumped loudly when he saw the archduke towering over him. "I've heard you tried to run away," Darius gently caressed Xion's cheek, "That must be a lie... After all, I've given you things even the royal family can't have. Isn't that right, my dear healer?" Xion gulped when Darius's thumb brushed his lower lip with a chilling smirk on his handsome face. "I-I think I should leave, Your Grace. I've overstayed my welcome..." The room grew cold, and Xion shivered. He watched as Darius's green eyes dimmed before lighting up with a dangerous glint. Xion felt a pit growing in his stomach when he saw the deranged archduke smile. Darius never smiled. And whenever he did, it only meant trouble. "You're right," Darius said calmly. "So, let's get married." ______________________ This book will lean toward dark romance, but there will be no r@pe. This author doesn't like glorifying SA as romance. Please support this book with power stones and such. Your votes will be very helpful \⁠(⁠^⁠o⁠^⁠)⁠/
Kuroitsuki · 1K Views

Rebirth: My Reclusive Husband Helps Me Get Revenge!

“An illegitimate child will always be an outsider.” For Yu Lixue, life in the Yu family was one of endless humiliation. As the unwanted daughter with no mother to defend her, she was treated like a pawn, used, ignored, and discarded. Her talents—her paintings, her songs—were stolen by her stepmother and conniving half-sister, who claimed them as their own. Her life was a series of shadows and silence, living under their lies. But when her half-sister fled an arranged marriage with Mo Ran, a powerful but reclusive man, the family forced Lixue to take her place. Once again, her wishes were disregarded. Her marriage to Mo Ran was cold, distant—another prison she had no choice but to endure. Until the night she died in a mysterious accident, her pleas for justice buried along with her. Yet fate gave her a second chance. Reborn into the same world that betrayed her, Lixue returns with a vow: she will take back everything they stole—her art, her voice, her freedom. And when she reenters her marriage with Mo Ran, he surprises her with a proposition: he will help her get revenge against those who wronged her. But Lixue is wary. Why is this man, who barely showed her any warmth before, now offering to stand by her side? As they plot against the Yu family, Lixue realizes that Mo Ran has his own reasons for revenge. Their alliance begins to blur the line between ally and enemy, and she questions whether he’s truly on her side or if he has his own hidden agenda. In a world filled with deceit and betrayal, Yu Lixue must decide: will she risk trusting her husband, or will she forge her own path to reclaim what’s hers, no matter the cost? Excerpt: Lixue stared down at the steaming bowl of soup on the table, blinking in surprise. Mo Ran placed it before her with a steady hand, his usual calm expression softened just slightly by a flicker of something unreadable in his eyes. She tried to catch his gaze, but he’d already turned away, busying himself with the teapot. “Why are you…?” she murmured, glancing between the bowl and him, her voice trailing off. He looked up, meeting her eyes with a hint of amusement. “Why am I what?” She fumbled for words, her cheeks warming. “Why are you…being so nice to me?” A small smile played on his lips, barely there but just enough to leave her heart fluttering. “Is it so strange for a husband to be kind to his wife?” She opened her mouth to reply, but nothing came out. The Mo Ran she remembered from her past life had been as cold as winter, never sparing her a second glance. This new version of him, warm and considerate, left her feeling…confused. “Eat,” he said, his voice soft. “You didn’t eat much at breakfast.” She nodded, taking the spoon with a slight tremor in her fingers. The soup was rich, comforting—something she would have loved as a child. The warmth of it melted away a part of her guardedness, leaving her strangely vulnerable. As she set down her spoon, she glanced at him again, still puzzled. “What’s gotten into you, Mo Ran?” “…” “Let’s just say I want to spoil you my darling..” Update- paused- To resume on the 13th.
Little_North_Star · 16.7K Views

The Ice Immortal Prince And His Jaded Beauty

After spending 15 years of her life trapped in her family’s manor due to poor health, Liu Sihua finally sees a chance to escape when a crack forms in the manor walls. Naive and eager to explore the world, she slips out, only to be captured by human hunters and sold at auction. As a rare Qi gatherer, Sihua is forced into slavery, enduring years of captivity while desperately fighting for her freedom. Her relentless attempts to escape lead to a final confrontation on a cliff’s edge, where, cornered and without options, she is slain in the dead of night. With blood spilling from her mouth, Sihua smiles. At least now, she has found peace. But fate has other plans. Sinhua is reincarnated back to her 15-year-old self, just before she ever left the manor. This time, however, she possesses a powerful Qi Gathering System, allowing her to cultivate unimaginable energy. Determined to rewrite her fate, Sihua sets out to forge a new path. Yet peace remains elusive when the Ice Prince, the third prince of the Warring Continent, sets his sights on her. *** "Your Highness... the young madam used up all the money in the treasury!" "I'm wealthy beyond measure. Let her spend as much as she pleases." "Your Highness... the young madam stripped the eunuchs of their clothes and chased them out of the palace!" "If they offended her, they deserve the punishment." "Your Highness… someone upset the young madam again!" "Who dares?" "It’s the cook! He refused to make sweet treats for the young madam..." After a moment of thought, the prince declares, "Let him and every cook in the continent prepare every treat imaginable until her anger is soothed. Let’s see who dares provoke her next." P.S. Sihua’s hidden talents? You'll have to read on to find out.
Little_North_Star · 21.9K Views

Rebirth: My Fiery Marriage With Mister Dragon!

~Our love will bring chaos to the world...but who cares~ Many eons ago when dragons still roamed the lands bringing peace and prosperity to it’s people. Then one day a dragon decided to rebel, it was known as the black dragon, the creature known to bring chaos and destruction along its wake. His actions had angered the gods and with that a curse was laid on him. That he would suffer for eternity, day and night, feeling the pain and sorrow of those he had cause pain and suffering to. But one god was merciful and said for if the black dragon found the reincarnation of the goddess Nu Wan and she remembered who he was, he would be made whole again. Fast-forward to the present day... "I've waited centuries, watching civilizations rise and fall, waiting for the day you'd arrive. And now, you deliver yourself to my doorstep?" The 199cm tall CEO of DK Corporation, with eyes that burned like embers, pinned a nervous-looking woman against the bedstead. He could smell the scent of the goddess all over her. "Pardon me, sir, I'm just a maid who got hired today. I don't understand what you're talking about?" The man's face paled, his grip on her arms tightening. "Do you not remember who I am?" The woman shook her head, confusion etched on her face. This was her first meeting with the enigmatic CEO. "They deceived me! What is your name?" "Nu Wan..." The man's voice was low and husky as he pulled her closer. "Listen, Nu Wan. You belong to me now. You'll love and adore me, and no matter what it takes, you must remember who I am." Nu Wan's ordinary life is turned upside down when she meets the eccentric CEO, who turns out to be the dragon king and her betrothed. Now, she's tasked with the mission to remember their past and break the curse that has haunted him for centuries.
Little_North_Star · 24.1K Views

The Master's Third Wife

Princess Kaylan - that was her name. Young, pretty, smart, and most importantly, crazy. She wasn't the regular kind of princess you must've read in books or heard about. As a matter of fact, her family and people of her Kingdom often wondered if she was really the King's daughter. If it wasn't for the extreme love and trust King Moreh had for his fourth wife - who was Kaylan's mother - he'd have doubted and questioned her loyalty and suspected Kaylan was for another man - not him.. Kaylan was always seen on the streets, playing, fighting and causing confusion. Go to the busiest places in the Kingdom - there you'll find Kaylan. Go to the market place - Kaylan would surely be there. When you see a crowd gathered due to a fight, check properly and Kaylan must be involved. That's been the life of the princess. Her parents were already tired of talking and had become so fed of Jaden's unruly lifestyle. She's never behaved like royalty - never. Instead, she prefered living on the streets and doing crazy things. Her step mothers and sisters hated her as well due to the shame she often brought to the family. And that was because, most of the time, people were always at the palace to lay complaints about Kaylan. When the King tried all he could but couldn't change his daughter, he decided to make a drastic decision. He decided to marry her off to the Master and also known as the beast - Master Xander. Master Xander was the ruler of the popular Xander community. He was fierce, cold evil and heartless - so many people believed. He had no time for the pleasures of life as all he thinks about was "war". He was one of the most skillful in sword fights and Xander could fight a hundred men alone and come out victorious - that was just how powerful he was. If Xander wasn't in a battle field, he was in the training ground. If Xander wasn't killing someone, he was definitely watching a person get punished. That was his daily routine. That was the only pleasure he enjoyed. People feared and respected him so much. They worshipped the ground he stepped on. Even when he was wrong, nobody dared to correct him or say a word to him. Though, he wasn't a King but just a Master of a community, people felt he was more powerful than 10 Kings put together. He's been married to two ladies previously, but they all ended up dead - due to Unknown reasons. When Kaylan discovers her father was marrying her off to the beast, she couldn't help but panic. For the first time in her life, she'd promised to change and become more of a princess, but it was too late as King Moreh had already made up his mind. Kaylan's mother begged him to reconsider, fearing her daughter might never come back alive, but the King still wouldn't change his mind. Who would want to get married to such a man? A man who's never smiled, A man who kills without a second thought. And a man who's lost 2 wives mysteriously. Kaylan felt her case would be like that of his other two wives and she might die as soon as she arrives. Definitely, it was a bad idea for someone as crazy as Kaylan to become the Master's third wife. * *
North_Wind17 · 25.7K Views

The Blackwood Chronicles: Blood and Shadow

The moon hung heavy in the night sky, casting shadows as sharp as the blade pressed to Elara’s throat. She felt Sebastian's steady heartbeat against her back, a rare calm in the chaos that had become their lives. "If you let go, you're a fool," she whispered, her voice both a challenge and a plea. "And if I don’t, you’ll kill me." Sebastian’s voice was cold steel, but his eyes betrayed a storm. Behind them, Amara’s deep gray eyes scanned the surrounding woods, her fire element glowing faintly in her palms, a warning that the danger was far from over. Ronan stood silently, his vampire heritage adding a layer of tension to the already charged air. Alden, ever the mischief maker, leaned casually against a tree, though his watchful gaze was sharp. His hands were always ready to heal, but there was something in the air tonight that even he couldn’t fix. In a realm where secrets run thicker than blood and magic is as deadly as it is beautiful, Elara thought she knew where she stood. But her world unravels when she’s thrown into a deadly game of alliances and betrayals, her only allies a cursed warrior with eyes like midnight and a past as twisted as her own, a sage whose magic burns with hidden fire, a vampire whose silence holds more than a thousand words, and a healer with a knack for finding trouble. The ancient forces they once feared are waking, and Elara must choose: trust Sebastian, the man who swore never to love again, or face a fate worse than death. With every spell cast, every blade drawn, and every secret unearthed, they uncover truths that shake their beliefs, reveal buried loyalties, and ignite desires neither of them can control. They’re bound together by fate, but it may be the same fate that tears them apart. Because in this world, love can be a weapon, trust is the most dangerous choice of all, and power is a price none of them can afford. Their story isn’t just one of survival. It’s a dance with destiny—one that could shatter them, or save the realm. ---
North_Wind17 · 5.2K Views
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