Effie Trinket

In Willow Grove, 12-year-old Oliver has always felt like an outsider. Oliver, who is bullied by his peers and neglected by his distracted parents, finds comfort in collecting trinkets and abandoned items. One day, he discovers an old pocket watch in the possession of the reclusive Mr. Blackwood, a strange old man with dark secrets. Despite his better judgment, Oliver steals the watch, unaware of the supernatural consequences. That night, as Oliver slips the watch into his pocket, something happens. Suddenly, he sees the ghosts that have always lurked in the shadows: spectral figures floating through the streets, trapped between this world and the next. Oliver, terrified but fascinated, embarks on a journey to discover the watch's mysterious origins and the curse it has placed on him. As Oliver delves deeper, he meets a wise old medium, a troubled young girl with her own ghostly connection, and the vengeful Mr. Blackwood, who will do anything to reclaim his prized timepiece. They must race against time to break the watch's haunting spell before Oliver is consumed by the ghostly realm for good. "The Haunted Timepiece" is a spellbinding middle-grade fantasy that delves into themes of grief, guilt, and the strength of a new family in the face of the unknown.

The Princess of Fyn was infamous for her scandalous reputation. Whispers painted her as a shameless and frivolous woman who treated men like disposable trinkets, casting them aside as soon as someone more handsome caught her eye. Rumor had it she kept a harem of thirty-six men! When the Crown Prince of a wealthy kingdom arrived to end their engagement, he didn’t mince words. "I don’t like you. Let’s break up." To his surprise, the princess beamed with delight."Okay." Next came the Demon Prince, known for his ruthless demeanor and striking looks. "You’re not good-looking enough to be my bride," he sneered. "Let’s call this off." The princess responded cheerfully, "Sure thing." Then, the Dragon Prince—the man celebrated as the most handsome in the world—delivered his verdict. "You’re a vile woman. I don’t like you." The princess clapped her hands in excitement."Good, good! I feel the same!" After breaking off thirty-two engagements, the princess ascended the throne. Free at last from the chains of marriage, she eagerly embraced her dream of living as a carefree "salted fish." Who needed men when there was good food to enjoy? But her peace didn’t last long. The very next day, a crowd of handsome men gathered at the palace gates, their expressions filled with regret. "We were wrong! Please take us back!" The princess crossed her arms and sighed. "There's too many of you " " You can put us all in Your Harem!" The Princess declared " But I don't want a Harem! "

Feng Bowen, an ordinary office worker in bustling Shanghai, was drowning in debt and monotony when he stumbled upon an ancient jade amulet at a flea market. Little did he know, this artifact was no ordinary trinket—it was imbued with the spirit of an enigmatic financial sage who had mastered the secrets of wealth across the ages. Awakened by Feng’s desperation, the spirit struck a deal: it would guide him to unparalleled riches if he dared to walk the razor’s edge of fortune and risk. Armed with insider wisdom, uncanny investment strategies, and an ability to foresee market trends, Feng Bowen began his meteoric rise, transforming small opportunities into empires.

Of all the ways to lose her virginity, Cindy Baker chose to have a one-night stand with a total stranger, one she knew nothing about except his first name - Kyle. Her mother’s ill-health, her unplanned pregnancy, and her new job which came suddenly, hit her all at once, plunging her into a sea of confusion. When Cindy and Kyle reunited, the steamy sensation that once swept them off their feet seemed far, upon realizing that Kyle had gotten married to a certain Stephanie, a good-for-nothing, whom his mother had forced on him. Who is Stephanie, really? What could be worse when Cindy found out that her boss, the one who had made life unbearable for her, was the mother to her one-nighter - Kyle? Read, as more secrets are unraveled!!!

There can only be one mean and ruthless CEO to be feared by many in the world of real estate business, but can be sweet and vulnerable when he is with the love of his life, or, so Mabel Thompson thought. After cheating Michael Adams slams Mabel with divorce papers, and her world is turned upside down. She wonders where the loving and caring husband she had known all these years, vanished to, all of a sudden. The mystery is unraveled as Mabel, through the help of her husband’s cousin, Sophia, discovers that her best friend is her husband’s mistress. What can be more shocking to Mabel when the air between her and her best friend is cleared and they both discover the one true mistress of her husband, one who has been living under their nose as an imposter? Read as Mabel Thompson rises to the top, despite getting divorced while being pregnant, the struggles she faced birthing a child in a world so cruel, and how she takes her revenge on everyone who caused her pain.

In the land of Kebakaran, where whispers of dragons and bloodline legends echo through the cobbled streets, Amaris, a lowly slave girl, toils away at the Golden Peacock, a lavish brothel that serves the whims of the powerful. The once-beloved King Jezza has fallen, poisoned under mysterious circumstances, leaving his son, Quellin Vircadian, to ascend the throne amid swirling rumors of cruelty and darkness. While the townspeople grieve for their fallen king, they fear the new ruler, offering tributes—trinkets and girls—to appease Quellin's wrath. Amaris's life takes a perilous turn when she is chosen as a token of fealty, destined to become Quellin's property. As she navigates the treacherous world of the Royal Court and the simmering distrust of the townspeople, she finds herself in a desperate struggle for survival, love, and power. With each passing day, the stakes rise higher; Amaris learns that her very presence may be the key to maintaining the fragile peace between the court and the populace. Haunted by her past and driven by her dreams of freedom, Amaris must confront not only the dark secrets surrounding Quellin's ascent to the throne but also the terrifying legacy of the Vircadian family, said to be descended from dragons. As she unravels the truth behind the king's nature, Amaris finds herself drawn to Quellin, who reveals a side of himself that contradicts the chilling rumors. Their connection ignites a spark of hope within her, but it also complicates her mission to bridge the chasm between the crown and the commoners. As rebellion simmers beneath the surface, Amaris becomes a linchpin in a game of power that threatens to engulf them all. Can she reconcile her feelings for the enigmatic king with her need to protect her people? Will she be the one to rise above the chains of her past and forge a new destiny for herself and her kingdom, or will the darkness that surrounds Quellin consume them both? Fire & Ecstasy is a tale of passion, sacrifice, and the quest for identity in a world rife with betrayal and longing, where the line between love and power blurs, and the echoes of ancient dragons whisper promises of both destruction and rebirth.

This is a story about a Villain and a Witch. What you can expect from this novel: This is a time-loop-checkpoint style conquest story, and the goal is to conquer the universe. The MC is genuinely a villain and you can expect him acting as a Lawful Evil. Sarcastic toned writing style with slow flowing worldbuilding where you will come to understand the world as the story goes. It's a medium paced story filled with heavy topics, politics, war and tight plot points, sandwiched with romance-comedy breathing spaces. One female lead only, no romantic drama. But caution, this fiction may contain more romance than you can handle. You can also expect classic high fantasy tropes, mixed with science fiction similar to modern isekai/gate/space styled story, there are both magic and mecha, strong-to-stronger characters, insane and manipulative characters, character developments and connections, Seinen magazine demographic, kingdom building and military, world invasion and apocalyptic tone, with legends, myth, world lore, and fairy tale spices. Three years ago, the sky over the magical world of Nethermere cracked wide open, revealing a portal. Out poured thousands upon thousands of spaceships from a so-called superior realm civilization, intent on invading this "lower" realm. But their grand plan? A spectacular flop. The invaders were stopped single-handedly by a man, King Burn of Soulnaught—the genius of the century and a notorious tyrant. Yeah, right. Despite the grand defeat, they didn’t pack up and leave. The crack remained, a celestial eyesore, while more spaceships continued to flood in. Divide et impera, indeed! Now, they'd turned to trading shiny tech trinkets with the locals, sweet-talking their way into hearts and minds. Colonization? It was practically knocking at the door. Burn, once again said, "Hell nah." War. All-out war! Because if anyone’s going to conquer the world, Burn would rather it be him—not some intergalactic interlopers. *** THAT WAS THE PLAN! Conquer the world under him, then the invaders, then whoever was behind them! But… The seventh loop started, and Burn returned back, awakened before the apocalyptic war started, cursing—“This stupid bi—witch!” His march came to a halt when a woman suddenly appeared before him and took her own life while shouting his name. Burn only blinked before realizing he had returned to the time before HIS CONQUER began. That witch of a woman had reset all his hard work! "Why? You're wondering if I've trapped you in a time loop?" the witch asked. "It's not just a spell but a curse! Dear Villain, you are now Witchbound!" *** Apparently, the witch wasn't all that bad. “But aren’t you glad to see your worst enemy able to understand your point of view?” the woman smiled softly. “You should also be glad that I’m a rational and considerate type of person.” Even to her worst enemy. Resetting time for her own purposes? Apparently, she was including him in her considerations. Now Burn, ever the pragmatic, practical, and cold tyrant, found himself in a quandary. Was she a friend or a foe? Was she his worst curse or his greatest blessing? Well, let’s find out.

Utterly mad and consumed by hatred, Sebastian attacked Erika Luttrell’s manor. As the woman incinerated him to ashes, Sebastian died with a crazed smile on his face, finding humor in his own death. But fate had a wild twist in store for Sebastian. Thanks to a trinket bequeathed by his dead father, the pyromancer gets sent back to the past, landing right in the middle of another shot at payback. There is only a tiny insignificant problem plaguing the man. Madness followed him, pushing him to take completely avoidable risks. With a grin on his face, and flames in his hands, Sebastian will make those who ruined his family pay and turn into cinders all the thespians within the mystical realm who gave him his powers. --------------- RELEASE SCHEDULE: Two chapters a day UNLESS I have real life stuff to attend. CHAPTER LENGTH: 1000-1200 words long chapters. --------------- TAGS: #Skill Creation #Alternative World #Regression #Mad MC #Male MC #Western Fantasy If you want to share some thoughts or have a chat with me, you can join the discord's server here: https://discord.gg/dZpb4TBRJc

Overpowered? Check! Transmigrator? Check! Golden Finger? Check! No Harem? Check! Low-Key MC? Check! Looking for a story with those qualities? Well… you have come to the right place! You don’t have to worry, the MC is truly low-key. He isn’t going to look for trouble out of nowhere. If he is, he’s going to hide his identity well. He wants to be the [Hidden Boss] after all… More serious synopsis: Awakening as an apprentice wizard within the Lightning Magic Tower of an unfamiliar world, Zack, an ordinary introvert, confronts a daunting reality: estranged from his loved ones, he faces an uncertain future. Yet, fate has granted him a unique boon—the coveted "golden finger." Little does Zack realize, this gift is no mere trinket but a key to grasp “Infinity”. Embark on an epic adventure alongside Zack as he explores this mysterious realm, delves into the arcane arts, and unravels the secrets of his newfound abilities. But amidst the magic and danger lies… the possibility of unexpected romance. Prepare to be spellbound as Zack's journey unfolds—a tale brimming with intrigue, enchantment, and the promise of limitless potential. Note: If you enjoy the story, consider supporting me on Patreon to help me keep writing. Plus, you'll receive access to 10 advance chapters! patreon.com/FantasyStories917

Meet Yvette, the supposed "Wicked Witch of The West." However, there isn't much wicked left in her nowadays. She is now retired from that old position and greatly enjoys her time as a shopkeeper, watching as people come in and out, enjoying the trinkets and blankets that she has. There couldn't possibly be a better life, and this is exactly what this is, a great life. So please join Yvette on her not so grand adventure, as she enjoys all the little things in life. Just a small heads up, I procrastinate and occasionally have the will to update any of the stories I write, so if there isn't an update in a while, don't worry. This is a hobby for me, and I will not make this a chore/job. I hope you understand well, and have a good day.

"It says here you are married", Were the words that made Candice Beckford believe that the ring she found on her finger when she woke up was no decoration or trinket. What would you do if you woke up in Las Vegas and you are married to a man you don't know? Shocked? Candice Beckford, 18 years old fresh out of high school and her friends decided to relax in Las Vegas from the UK. When she unexpectantly married a stranger and woke up with a ring on her finger. Stunned and surprised, she can't find her husband and she had a plane to catch. Watch as she navigates her life, hiding the truth from her parents, struggling to get the scholarship, going to school, graduating, and a series of strange occurrences like strange money deposits to her account that make her wonder who is Nicholas Stone, what does he look like? Why doesn't he annul since that's what normal people do? When she met him again after a few years, her life tumbled out of control, love and fame, reputation and all she holds dear are at stake. "Give me a year ", he said to her. Can she hold on to her principles and not be swayed by a dangerously handsome business mogul, not to mention blue blood? Who will win in this wager of virtues? Will she remain true to herself, or fall for his charms and the allure of his grey eyes?

“I said,  go" I warn her. She scoffed and cursed in Russian under her breath. But made her way to the door. "It was nice meeting you" she addressed Maya who I think passed out. I walked to the pole and started untying her hands. I did it slowly so I wouldn't hurt her already bleeding fingers. She is going to be in a lot of pain tomorrow. I caught her before she fell and her face contracted in pain. My suit had blood on it as well, not that I cared. I carried her against my chest looking at her face. Her hair was a different kind of red. God I fucked up big time, she will definitely kill me. I walked with her in my arms out of the basement. "Oh god" I hear, I walked in to the living room. It was filled with Aria and some of her friends, also Enzo and Alessio, who was shaking his head at me when he saw Maya. "Who is she" I hear the girls whispering "Call the doctor" I tell them carrying her upstairs to my room. I sat at the corner of my room with a drink in my hand. With a clean fresh suit. I stared at her unmoving body on my bed, she looks so small on it. The doctor came and checked her body, she had bruised all over her body, a small concussion and her ribs were bruised. Veronica might have went over board this time. He cleaned her cuts and left a ton of medicine she has to take for the pain. He also attached a drip to her cause she was dehydrated. I cleaned her with wet towels and changed her filthy clothes. I was so thankful she didn't wake up, I didn't know how she would react to me seeing her naked. I noticed small cuts and scars on her upper thigh. She also had old ligature marks on her wrists. Something happened to her and I was going to find out what. I put her in one of my shirt and let her sleep. I had to chance into a new suit, my other one was covered in her blood. And I was meant to be at a party very soon. I had to make sure every gun and anything that can be used as a weapon was taking out of my room, I don't want her hurting anyone or me. And I know when she wakes up, she is going to want to kill me. I don't know what to do with her now and I couldn't let her go, she's seen too much. CIA agent Maya Reed is undercover in a mission In Italy, for the past 3 months. When her partner gets killed and all hell breaks loose. She gets kidnapped by the most power Mafia boss in Italy. She tries to escape still having faith that the Americans are looking for her. Not knowing they think she died. Lorenzo … Cold. Ruthless. Killer. I am respected and feared by all. I wasn’t put on this earth to love or be loved. I was put to be a killer, to be feared. When I find a strange girl in my club , killing two of my best costumers. I don’t let her live out of compassion. She’s a trinket, my plaything.

Velarus, a world of magic, mystery, and fantasy. While the god's wage war and monsters run loose, the arts have long ago been pushed to the side in favor of might and magic. Although art does have power, no one in their right mind would buy a painting over a sword or lifesaving magical trinket. . Cleff, a struggling artist himself knows this too well. That is until one day a shady duke with a strange obsession with the color red approaches him..... -------------- From vampires, dragons, and a dungeon to evil cults and selfish nobles, follow Cleff as he finds work in the darkest corners of Velarus. -------------- Also on Royal Road.

A girl wakes up in a grass covered graveyard in the middle of a desert with no memory except for her name: Ramielle. Confused, she stumbles into a nearby village that had been destroyed and abandoned - all that was left are the corpses of those that had once lived there. During a sudden attack from a gurgling, deformed humanoid, a man with black hair and sapphire eyes, and a mysterious past saves her life. She begs him to let her follow him - and after some witty remarks the man, Daniel, gives in. They stumble into an oddly untouched, undestroyed, perfect house where they find two trinkets - a golden cross necklace and a teardrop necklace - and an odd note telling them that they are the only hope to save the world. Through their journey to find the writer of the note and the last priest, Ramielle and Daniel fight many battles with unimaginable creatures such as Vampires, Corpses and Demons - and also battles within themselves. They will find out who they truely are and what mysteries lie within their past. Through it all - will love be enough to keep them going? Will love be the true force that saves the world from evil?

Hope was the girl who lived on the street, with her mother Effie, other homeless people all knew about her, the girl who was dragged onto the streets by her mother, when she was just an infant. But the circumstances behind why they were homeless, was always a mystery , something about her father not caring, or that her family didn't care. There were times were she just didn't know where she was supposed to belong, or who she was supposed to belong to.

In a different time, world, and universe there is a library. It looks rather small on the outside but once inside it's huge, filled to the brim with books and trinkets, There is always something magical or unusual at every turn and when you look up and array of stars look down at you. A young boy calls this place his home as it is the only place that accepted him but darkness rises and the stars no longer shine, the trinkents brake one by one, and the books turn black and burn. Everything is burning leaving nothing behind but the darker monsters looking for more things to set ablaze with hatred. The boy calls this place his home and the only thing he has that won't leave him. He will do all he can to save it. Soon he will understand that it holds way more than he would of ever imagined.

With all the advance species that explored the far reaches of space often leave either trinkets or treasures.Rover is a space scavenger exploring every planet turned trash bin of previous pioneers using his old tools to find things he could either keep or sell to get himself by everyday.

A lone dove, white as an angel, flies across the sky. As it glides and soars, it feels a tug beneath its wings. It looks down, and a single tear slips along its fine feathered face. It watches the droplet all the way to the ground, through low-hanging clouds and maneuvering trees, until it lands gracefully on a small green flower, in a small green pot, on a blood-stained windowsill. The dove wavers in the air for just a second before flying far from the house. Though it feels guilt, it doesn't look back.

That year, The first time Jiang Xu saw Zhou Qingyue, he instantly fell for this girl with twin ponytails who had the sweetest smile. For her sake, Jiang Xu did a lot. He knew she liked bubble tea, so he saved his breakfast money to buy it for her. She loved small trinkets, so he tricked his parents into giving him extra money under the pretext of buying textbooks. Alternatively, he used the money he saved up during New Year. Whenever Zhou Qingyue was on cleaning duty, he would help her clean up. If she struggled with homework, Jiang Xu would stay up late, devising the best study methods for her. She wanted the latest phone. So Jiang Xu would spend weekends playing online games at the internet cafe, leveraging his skills to farm gold. After a while, he had made more than two thousand yuan and bought her a new phone with it. All he got in return was a lukewarm thank you. Countless confessions were rejected with the excuse that she wanted to focus on her studies. He believed that if he showered her with enough sincerity, he would eventually touch her heart. After they graduated from university, she said she wanted to start a business. So Jiang Xu gave her the two million yuan his parents had given him for a house, in secret. She became successful, only for him to see her nestled in the arms of another man. Devastated, Jiang Xu experienced reincarnation. This time, he swore not to make the same mistakes. He only then discovered, there was a treasure girl in his class. Her father was destined to become the richest man in China. But currently, her family is quite poor. Jiang Xu to her father: "Father-in-law, as you know, I've been without a spouse since childhood."

Askod, the God of Adventure and Curiosity shares about the relics that he has come across in his leather pouch.

Excerpt: "Heartbreaking? That's a new one. I've heard people describe my curse as depressing, tragic, unfortunate and even pitiable. But I haven't heard heartbreaking yet. So, your heart breaks for me, then?" "How could it not?!" Effie exclaimed. "I can't even imagine what life must have been like for you! And it makes me angry for you too!" "Oh? Angry?" Effie nodded her head resolutely. "The way everyone talks about you around here, making you sound like a weak and fragile prince. It makes me angry! The only way I can see it is that it would take a very strong person to survive as long as you have while living with so much pain." "I appreciate your kind words," Reign replied sadly, looking down at the floor. "But I don't think they're exactly wrong. I really am weak. I didn't try to survive. I tried to end my own life to escape the suffering." "I don't think that makes you weak," Effie maintained, offering him a gentle smile. "Unless someone has gone through what you have, I don't think they have the right to judge your actions. Although I'm very glad I was there in the forest that day, so I could stop you from ending it all. I, for one, am glad you're still around." Reign's expression relaxed into a warm smile, his eyes now searching Effie's face so deeply that she suddenly became self conscious, and turned her head away to avoid his gaze. "What are you looking at?! Is there something on my face?" "You smiled," Reign replied contentedly. "I think that was the first time I've ever seen you smile. It lights up your face." ------ Euphemia Blackmoore is a witch. And if you didn’t know, that’s a very bad thing to be in the kingdom of Avanthia, where being a witch is completely outlawed and punishable by death. The "Witch Hunt" as it was called, was a royal decree enacted over one-hundred years ago by the royal La Croix family. So then, how did our Euphemia (Effie for short) end up working in the very court of that very same La Croix family who would burn her in the streets without trial if they ever found out her secret? But as it turns out, sitting in the belly of the whale may just possibly be the safest place for Euphemia to be… at last for now, anyway.

Effie grew up never knowing her birth parents or family. But she created a family with the other outcast teenagers she grew up with. They were wild and care free always seeking the next thrill. One such event had her crashing a race car into what she thought was an abandoned warehouse. Instead she crashed into a secret and sacred clan ceremony. And as fate would have it instead of ending up dead for her interrupting she became the chosen one and had apparently been returned to her family. But Effie does not want to play by their rules and become the tool for a family that had apparently not cared or wanted her.

Effy Stone finds herself reincarnated as an advanced synthetic human AI in the year 2089 after living a life dedicated to destroying AI advancement and was killed after trying to execute an AI humanoid robot as part of a radical anti-synth group in the year 2032 when the AI acted in self-defense. In this life, Effy is what she hated in her last, and working for a rich CEO Lazaruth Quaid who is vehemently anti-synthetic. She hides that she is a "violet blood" from everyone including her hot boss, but how long can she keep it up?

Alex is a cold ruthless killer ,He is respected and feared by all.He wasn't put on this earth to love or be loved. He was put here to wipe out every last member of the damn Abandonato mafia, to pay them back for his mother's death.When he find a strange girl hiding, beaten, under his bed, he don't let her live out of compassion. She's a trinket, his plaything.Alina thought Alex was only one more man who wanted to use her , hurt her , and throw her away. She didn't know what it is to trust anymore. She couldn;t find her heart under the pain ,Alex found it. He touched it, and brought it alive again.But if he discovers just how dangerous she is to him ,She'll lose her life.

For thousands of years, the mundane and the mythical have coexisted side by side, separated by veils that may not be easily breached With the mythical beings being superior. However, once in a while, they venture into the human world through portals for a little diversion. While going through a heart-wrenching heartbreak, Effie Makaio accidentally becomes a doleful werewolf. While adapting to her new being, she was sent out of the human world. Being lonely at heart seeks refuge in the Night Park. Reon Styles, the park’s next alpha, seeks to grant her refuge on the condition of posing as his future Luna to get his father off his back. Effie knew she could easily act as his mate and get her pass into the park, right? What happens when she finds out the truth behind Sam?

"ChronoComedy: The Time-Traveling Jester" is an exhilarating and whimsical novel that seamlessly blends elements of fantasy, comedy, adventure, action, and science fiction. The story follows Max, a struggling stand-up comedian in the futuristic city of Neotropolis, who stumbles upon a mysterious time-traveling device known as the Tick-Tock Trinket. Accidentally transported to the enchanting realm of Faetasia, Max discovers a land where humor is revered and embarks on a quest to master the Trinket's powers. Guided by his newfound friend, Sprig, and joined by the once-humorless sorcerer Blighto, Max navigates Faetasia's bizarre landscapes, using his comedic talents to bring laughter and unity wherever he goes. Together, they encounter eccentric characters, face off against rivals, and unlock the secrets of the multiverse. As Max's reputation as the "Time-Traveling Jester" grows, he faces challenges from other time travelers and dimension-hoppers who seek to exploit the Trinket's power. Each chapter takes readers on a rollercoaster of laughter and action, as Max and his companions use humor to overcome obstacles and foes. Throughout the novel, Max's journey transcends mere comedy; it becomes a quest to protect the balance of humor in the multiverse, and he discovers that laughter has the power to unite even the most disparate worlds. "ChronoComedy: The Time-Traveling Jester" is a delightful and imaginative tale that showcases the importance of humor, friendship, and the boundless possibilities of the multiverse. It's a story that will leave readers laughing, cheering, and eagerly turning the pages to see where Max's time-traveling adventures will take him next.

Once upon a time, he had it all. He was born a prince in a place where his mouth was fed with a golden spoon. Then he was killed and reborn into a more modern society, where he learned how unnecessary these trinkets were after he stumbled upon the girl of his heart.

The world is a desolate place where an unrelenting storm plagues all year round. All beings underneath became subjects of unending and perpetuating cycle of cold and darkness. Beyond these harsh lands of ice and hails stood a man. He wore a mighty suit, his shredded cape dancing against the howling snowstorm. The man held a beautiful sword and above his head was a crown, glistening with trinkets of diamonds and gold alike. This is the story of a King and his quest towards a goal he could not recognize.