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Ellie Riley

Marked by the Ruthless Princess

In her previous life, Lina Riley harbored an unrequited love for the Fifth Princess, Victoria Ashwood. Lina sacrificed everything for her—securing her place on the throne, protecting her borders, and losing her arm and sight in the process. Yet, her loyalty was repaid with a goblet of poisoned wine and the execution of her entire family. Victoria despised her, accusing Lina of cruelty and of orchestrating her elder sister’s death, deeming her unworthy of love. When the poison took effect, Lina closed her eyes in despair, only to awaken back in the moment they first met. On that fateful day, Lina had stumbled upon Victoria being beaten by palace maids, an encounter that set everything in motion. This time, Lina turned away, choosing a different path, but a faint fragrance of plum blossoms lured her in. One reckless night led to a moment of despair when she awoke to find the coldly beautiful face of her bedmate—Lucille Everard, the Princess Regent. Lucille, while outwardly uninterested in court affairs, was notorious for her swift and decisive actions that had seen emperors replaced with alarming frequency. Compared to Lucille’s power, Lina’s past dealings with Victoria seemed like mere child's play. As Lucille stirred awake, Lina's nerves were frayed. “Given the circumstances, Your Highness, what do you think of me now?” she asked, resigned to her fate. To her surprise, Lucille chuckled softly. “I think you’re wonderful.” Stunned, Lina could only manage a confused “Huh?” From that moment, everything veered off course. Lucille's palace soon bloomed with roses—Lina’s favorite. Amidst the swaying blossoms, the resolute Princess Regent would gently take Lina’s hand, her once-frigid gaze warm and tender. “My dear Lina, you are the finest woman in the world.” In her new life, Lina often dreamed. She dreamt of someone leaving a bouquet of roses at her grave, their robes trailing the light fragrance of plum blossoms. They sipped wine with a wry smile, murmuring, “Silly girl, I avenged you.” Victoria Ashwood was reborn too. She hadn’t expected that killing Lina would provoke her aunt’s ruthless revenge. Determined to avoid a similar fate, she resolved to feign affection for Lina, even if it took a lifetime. At a palace banquet, Victoria was taken aback by Lina’s beauty. Draped in fine silks, Lina was a dazzling sight, so different from the weathered woman Victoria remembered. Drawn to her, Victoria was about to approach when she noticed Lucille at Lina’s side, gently wiping her lips with a soft smile. “Take it slow,” Lucille murmured. Lina paused, then chuckled as she adjusted a strand of Lucille’s hair. Victoria’s heart twisted in fury. When her desperate attempts to win Lina back failed, she demanded, “Why won’t you love me?” Lina sneered. “Show some respect, Fifth Princess. You should address me as Aunt. Besides, your hypocrisy and cold-heartedness make you unworthy of love.” Years ago, a young Lucille Everard encountered a lost girl in the palace gardens. The girl declared that Lucille was beautiful and promised to marry her one day. Thirteen years later, a fateful misunderstanding during a bout of poisoning entwined their paths. What began as teasing quickly turned Lucille from a hunter into prey, helplessly ensnared by the woman she never forgot. Tags: 1. Cold yet protective Princess Regent × Reborn and resigned noblewoman 2. Nine-year age gap (Princess Regent is older) 3. Alternate history, non-patriarchal setting 4. Puppet empress, regent princess ruling behind the scenes 5. Two lifetimes of love, slow-burn romance
Writerszai · 372 Views

Dark Amongst Us

*Thud* *Thud* Sounded through the door. It was late at midnight when the family of the three woke by the noise. It was dark all around, the sound of rain splashes through everywhere. Due to the rain, the electricity of the City was cut off. "Who might be this late," Said the man, in the '40s. He was the only earner of this family, supporting his wife and their only daughter. His name was 'Reez Mosce'. "What happened dear, w-who would knock this late," Said his wife 'Riza'. Taking the shotgun in his hand, he gestured toward his wife and said, "Take Ellie through the basement". 'WHAT ABOUT YOU!!!' She wanted to ask him. But seeing his grave expression, she couldn't help. She could only look at him with concern filling her eyes. Reez replied as his gaze somewhat softened toward his wife, "Go away Riza hide in the basement with Emily" 'The Unknown' randomly happened every day. The murder reports that news announced to them, the people wanted it all to be false, they wanted to continue with their peaceful life. *** The sound of thud was getting erratic on the door. The door hinges broke off from the wall. Reez held the shotgun aiming toward the door. His condition was not so good, his legs were trembling as he gulped a mouthful of saliva. He was scared shitless, but he couldn't show it to his family. He was the moral support for them. *Crash* The door crashed showing a figure as it stood in the rain. The raindrops splattered across the front wetting the sofa and the tables. Ellie watched as the fire raged through the house.
Fantexic · 1.8K Views

Fell In Love With My Deskmate's Uncle

It all started with his birth. Born weak, Riley was hated by his mother,as he was the only child and he happened to be a weak one. Mingling with his peers had been a problem since his childhood, cause of his weak body which made him look small, growing up he was subjected to ridicule and was bullied even by female schoolmates. Getting pushed around was becoming something he was getting used to, until a girl joined his class. She was a good friend to him and helped him out a lot. But her help ended up putting him in much more trouble than he bargained for, he gave up and she also gave up, but the one person who had helped her recover from the scar of her past, helped her to face her fears. They end up coming out of it, though harmed, they could always heal again. Riley got introduced to that special person to his female classmate, who turned out to be her Uncle who was not many years older than them. Those two became like a family to him and he learnt a lot from them both, especially the Uncle. Nevertheless, that was not the end of his struggles. Riley had a loveless family to deal with. And as if that was not enough, his father had a second family outside of his marriage. His parents divorced and he was abandoned by his mother. Forced to live with his father's new family, and bearing all sort of maltreatment, Riley swore to himself to get back everything that belonged to him. Follow Riley on his journey as he finds himself, finds love where he least expected it, and acquires all that was meant to be his.
Clammylaugh · 18.4K Views

Werewolf Sheriff's Advolne Oftherrews

Werewolf Sheriff's Adventure in a Foreign World **Summary**: The story tells about Raven, a deputy sheriff of the city guard who crossed into a different world, and Sheriff Ellie, a werewolf, experiencing various adventures in the city of Wima together. Raven was assassinated during a mission but accidentally discovered Ellie's werewolf identity. To help Ellie conceal her identity, they cooperated with the alchemist Vela and successfully dealt with the crisis on the full moon night. Later, they solved many cases, including the out-of-control supernatural creature, the criminal organization "Vegetable Market", and the invasion of the Church of Varkilis. During his battle with Vladimir, Raven successfully infiltrated the Church of Varkilis but discovered the secret of Councillor Harrington's cooperation with demons. In the end, Raven assassinated Harrington and protected the safety of the city of Wima. **Interesting Points**: 1. **Novel Character Settings**: Ellie is a werewolf sheriff, and Vela is a hundred-year-old vampire alchemist. These unique character settings add novelty to the story. 2. **Full of Twists and Turns**: From Raven's crossing, being assassinated, to discovering Ellie's secret, and then fighting against various criminal organizations, the plot is compact and full of suspense. 3. **Rich and Diverse Elements**: The story combines various elements such as magic, combat, and reasoning. For example, Raven's use of the Trickster's ability and the battle with demons make the story more colorful. 4. **Humorous and Witty Dialogues**: The dialogues between the characters are often humorous, adding a relaxed atmosphere to the tense story. 5. **Growth and Transformation**: Raven gradually grows from a crosser into a real guard. His mentality and abilities have undergone great changes, and this growth process is inspiring.
GGbond · 10.9K Views
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