Lestrange Manor

Nach dem Erwachen fand sich die Meisterin der Metaphysik der Apokalypse, Nan Li, als die verschollene sechste Miss des Anyang Marquis Manor wieder. Sie dachte, es würde eine Geschichte des Missbrauchs werden, aber sie hätte nie erwartet, dass alle fünf ihrer Brüder sie nacheinander anhimmeln würden! Nan Li rief: "Hört auf, mich zu verhätscheln! In Wirklichkeit kann ich alles: Geister fangen, Dämonen vernichten, Wahrsagen, Physiognomie, Menschen heilen und retten. Ich werde die Familie zu mehr Macht und Reichtum führen!" Als Nan Li versehentlich den Neunten Prinzen rettete, der große Macht am Hof besaß, stellte er fest, dass er für sein kaltes und gefühlloses Auftreten bekannt war. Er wurde jedoch völlig süchtig danach, sie zu verwöhnen, und weigerte sich, andere Konkubinen zu nehmen. Die intriganten und böswilligen Frauen waren wütend und schrien: "Der Prinz hat keine Erben, wie kann man so etwas zulassen?!" Nan Li deutete auf die Reihe der kleinen Geisterfängerinnen und sagte: "Ich werde eure schlechte Sehkraft heilen!" Der Neunte Prinz hob sie in seine Arme und sagte: "Wir haben ein wenig dünnes Vermögen, das vererbt werden muss, also werden wir noch ein paar Kinder bekommen." Später am... Nan Li schaute auf die unendlichen unsterblichen Berge und den Raum voller Schätze, ihr Mund zuckte: "Ich dachte, du hättest einen Thron zu erben, was ist denn jetzt los?!"

A boy who has forgotten even his own name, hating humanity and its civilization that reeks of lies, is raised by the ruthless yet honest laws of the forest. For him, life is synonymous with survival; his philosophy is pragmatism, his weapon is raw instinct. This one-man kingdom is shaken by an ancient, moon-white tree he discovers in the heart of the forest. The spiritual fruits it offers promise a chance to "ascend," but the boy's nature is not to trust, but to test. This mistrust culminates in him witnessing the creation of a monstrous abomination (Yaoguai) when he experiments on an innocent animal with the pure, uncontrolled life energy (Qi). Forced to consume the fruit himself to defeat the beast, he is driven to the brink of madness, attaining a flawed yet overwhelming power through a Qi Deviation (Qi Zou Ru Mo). Unable to contain this new, wild power, his body pushes him to create his own hell. Without a master or a technique, guided only by pain and the will to survive, he begins a journey of superhuman Body Cultivation (Tixiū). His ultimate goal is not to accept the ancient tree as a gift, but to uproot it like a prize, to possess the very source of his power. The tree's mental assaults on him reveal fragmented memories of a manor in flames and a sorrowful lullaby, hinting that a personal tragedy lies at the root of his hatred for humanity. His journey takes him to the fringes of civilization, to the Thunderclap Peaks. Here, he chooses the Path of the Rock to tame his power and, in the process, makes his first contact with established Cultivator Sects who become aware of his existence. This encounter transforms him from a mere beast into a strategist who uses pawns for his own gain. "Zarziyan: The Price of Ascension" is not just a story of empowerment, but a saga of a lonely soul searching for his identity, confronting the ghosts of his past, and in the process, transforming from a monster to a king, and perhaps even to a god. It is the tale of a conqueror forging his own path with blood and steel in a world beyond good and evil, where absolute will and power are the only law.

He inherited the estate. He didn't know it would come with her. Dorsethall Manor was supposed to be empty—just a decaying ruin left by a distant uncle. But inside waits her: Helena, the widow. Beautiful. Cold. Watching. The longer Noah stays, the more the house breathes. Whispers crawl under the floorboards. Mirrors show memories he never lived. And Helena— She's not asking him to leave. She's daring him to stay.

Gem Atkinson, River State's Number One Gentleman, high-ranking and influential, handsome and unparalleled, known to the world as Young Master Unparalleled. Forsythia Brown lost her parents at a young age and lived in Atkinson Manor, not only did she not suffer the hardships of living under someone else's roof, but instead grew increasingly proud of being Miss Atkinson. Gem Atkinson was the one who had encouraged her insouciance. 【Example One】 "Mr. Gem, the Young Miss has scratched Miss Spencer's face." "Only the face? Hm, Viola, how I have taught you? If someone pushes you, at least beat them until they can't get out of bed for three months." 【Example Two】 "Mr. Gem, the Young Miss has broken the Governor's son's leg." "Oh, has Viola been injured?" Subordinate: Value your life, stay away from the Young Miss. 【Example Three】 "Mr. Gem, the Young Miss says she's going to the moon for Mid-Autumn cake this year." "Contact the Space Agency, arrange the time." Subordinates: Kneel and hug the Young Miss's leg, and beg for her presence. 【And Then…】 On the day of Gem Atkinson's wedding, the bride-to-be was tragically kidnapped. The culprit, Forsythia Brown! "Mr. Gem, the Young Miss said: if you marry her, she'll release the bride, otherwise, she tears the ticket." "I'll marry." Forsythia Brown successfully forced marriage and transformed from Miss Atkinson to Young Mrs. Atkinson. Thereafter, the couple had a deep love for each other, which attracted the envy of others. However, just three short years later, the couple's love broke apart. "Forsythia Brown, if you don't suffer imprisonment, who else will?" Gem Atkinson personally sent Forsythia Brown to prison. Five years later, Forsythia Brown was released from prison. From then on, love and resentment grew, and the wind and clouds rose. In the midst of life and death, she realized that he had always been deeply devoted to her and had always protected her under his wings! ★ In one sentence: this is a story about a flapper who transformed into a queen. Another sentence: also a story of a cool, domineering, and super cute baby who is involved with her father's love and hatred. ★ 【Father-daughter confrontation One】 "Handsome brother, I'm four years old, not a one-year-old kid. That was a real attack, how can you say it was just a drill with a clear conscience?" A certain man, eyes flashing with stars: What a cool kid. ★ One-on-one, pure in body and mind, open country, please don't read into it too much. ★ On another note, for those who love ancient novels, please check out my finished works: "My Wife" is a match between a handsome, noble appearance and a cunning, wealthy lady. "Master's Planted" is a clever teacher-student showdown among high-level players! "Master's Return to Overbearing Spoiling" is a love for beauties but not the country! "My Empress, Emperor Zhangsun" is the story of the tyrant favored by the once-in-a-lifetime emperor.

Li Shuang was reborn as a cannon fodder character in a novel. The original owner was imprisoned in the basement by the male protagonist Shen Ji because of drugging and climbing into bed. Shen Ji accidentally gained the ability to read minds and could hear Li Shuang's inner complaints and calculations. After rebirth, Li Shuang was sober and pragmatic. She tried to survive in the crisis-ridden Jiangcheng, but was pressed step by step by Shen Ji's mind-reading ability. The two of them used each other to develop complex feelings in the tug-of-war: Shen Ji was attracted by Li Shuang's true heart, and his paranoid possessiveness and temptation were intertwined; Li Shuang was wavering between Shen Ji's control and protection, while dealing with various forces such as the Li family and the Shen family, investigating the mysterious honey manor and the secrets of Li Wanwan. The story combines rebirth, mind-reading, power struggles and forbidden love, showing the process of Li Shuang's passive survival to active layout under the control of the crazy male protagonist, uncovering the conspiracy and seeking self-salvation.

After losing her parents in a tragic accident, 14-year-old Sara Cambpell Jhonson finds herself utterly alone in the world… or so she believes at first. When her three aunts arrive to take legal custody of her, Sara quickly realizes they aren’t there out of love — they’re here for power. Under the roof of the grand Campbell Manor, Sara faces a life filled with lies, manipulation, and constant humiliation, as she struggles to protect the only things she has left: her home and Persi, her gray-furred cat, whose special bond with Sara seems to understand more than anyone could ever imagine. But when a man enters the manor with a knife in hand and words even more dangerous, Sara begins to suspect that her parents’ deaths were no accident. Determined to uncover the truth, she flees alone to Edinburgh, leaving Persi behind… and everything she once knew. Now surrounded by new dangers, strange allies, and a web of secrets stretching far beyond what she imagined, Sara must learn to fight for herself… and discover who truly killed her parents.

Gravel opened his eyes in a new world. But… who am I? Gravel is definitely the name of a character from a game… I still have memories of the game. But who am I? Aside from those memories, I remember everything else…

Lilith spend her entire childhood isolated from the world. Inside her parents' castle like manor. But despite being isolated in her own house, she was never alone. Ever since she turned five, there were demi-humans visiting her and spending time with her. She spend her first 12 years in a peaceful bliss. However, it all changed when she stepped foot into the School of Magic with her younger brother. What will they do when they discover how unjust the world is? And what will happen when they find themselves in the middle of a conflict between the Gods?

For fourteen years, Kaida lived in the shadow of her arranged marriage to Lupus, the powerful Alpha of the Silver Fang pack. What began as a cold union soon becomes a bond tested by betrayal, prophecy, and a secret that could tear their world apart. When an ancient intruder breaks into their manor, awakening the cursed legacy buried under their home, Kaida discovers she is no ordinary bride, she is the last blood of the Moon Priestess, and her sacrifice may be the only thing that can save their pack. With her marriage bound by fate and her blood tied to power, can Kaida rewrite a destiny set in stone?

Natalie Havens is an American teenage high school student who meets an interesting young man around her age who has secrets. Looking passed her strange dislike for him, her emotion of curiosity overtake her leading her into research of the mysterious Johnathan Catcher. But, as if fate isn't on their side, an old enemy of this charming young man finds him and causes problems targeting Natalie. A trail of betrayal and hurt follow as tragedy falls over the Catcher Manor.

Lady Elara was always quiet — not because she lacked words, but because the world never deserved to hear the storms raging inside her. Behind her gentle steps and dawn-like gaze lies a mind sharper than any blade, and a soul burdened with secrets heavier than any tombstone. Alaric Blackthorne, the Duke cloaked in shadows and whispered rumors, is a man forever lost within his own cursed halls. Behind his cold presence hides a fear no one dares to face… except for the quiet girl whose arrival shakes the foundation of his haunted manor. Between moonlit corridors and ivy-choked halls, a dangerous connection blossoms. Torn between duty and desire, fate and freedom, Elara must decide: remain hidden within her silence… or rise to reclaim a strength she never knew she possessed. Meanwhile, Alaric must confront the darkness imprisoning him — and choose whether he’s willing to lose everything for the girl who brought him back to life. A story of quiet strength, forbidden love, and the delicate line between salvation and ruin. Will she find her voice before it's too late? Will he break free from the labyrinth of his own shadows? And when the final door opens… will they save each other, or destroy everything they’ve ever known? ---

When Lenore Rowanhart is forced to take her cousin’s place in a political marriage to the infamous Duke Barrowmere, she expects cold silences and a crumbling manor in the middle of a cursed land. She doesn't expect the strange pull she feels toward the land. Or the way the duke watches her as if she were a ghost.

After the shocking death of his fiancée, bestselling author Mason Cole disappeared from the world and locked himself away in the crumbling Riverton Manor. He thought he buried the past until a stranger who looks just like his lost love arrives, claiming to be her twin sister, Bella. But Bella isn’t just searching for answers, she’s being hunted. Together, they uncover hidden diaries, ghostly messages, and a twisted family plot that killed one sister and may silence the other. As danger grows, Mason and Bella must fight not only for the truth but for each other.

A word of advice for surviving a place like Schroon Falls: If a ghost offers you a job, take the money. The dead, after all, are famously bad with paperwork. Just be careful. In a town of crumbling manors and modernist cubes, every shadow has an angle and every echo has an agenda. The most convincing hauntings aren’t about the ghosts themselves, but about the person they’ve chosen to speak through. Sanity is negotiable. Rent is not.

Kalypso "Kali" Brunn was searching. He was trying to find someone he once knew well, someone he'd lost without even realizing. Kali needed the man who could wholeheartedly love himself and the company of others yet live happily, even alone. That someone wouldn't need another leading their life, completely shaping every thought he had, each action he performed, and the emotions he'd felt. He simply had to see that man's lost smile once more, a smile so true and pure, and he believed the Black Manor was the best place to look. It was the perfect home for Kali to find himself again. A peaceful, private, and honest(deceptively so) abode for him to relax and heal in. It seemingly had the most perfect conditions. The only downside of the new arrangement would be that he's yet to shake off his loneliness. He's determined to get along with his new housemates, but it's proven to be hard, especially as half of them blatantly ignore him and the other half downright hate his mere presence. But who's to say the future won't change? Perhaps his clumsy, self-deprecating ways will finally garner him some much-needed attention. Maybe they'll see just how much he needs someone to stand by him, even if he happens to claim otherwise for pride's sake... Or suppose they could continue to ignore him until he stays forever stuck in his regrettable past. Kali doesn't want to think about the 'scumbag' he ran away from or the friends that hurt him. They didn't deserve his tears any more than he deserved the emotional turmoil he'd suffered through.

I did nothing with my entire life. Literally nothing. Then I died — not saving a cat from a tree heroically, not even struck by Truck-kun — but of a heart attack caused by a BL manga confession scene. Pitiful? Perhaps. When I begged for a second chance, the gods listened. Or at least, they jeered at me. Instead of returning as a mighty sorcerer or a spoiled heiress, I found myself as a young woman with awful vision in some obscure nobleman's manor house. My eyesight is so poor I can hardly recognize faces. I trip, blink, and consistently confuse people with chairs (and vice versa). But here's the kicker: I've been reborn as the young stepmother of a future villainess — a child who will grow up to be the "evil empress" in a bestselling romance novel that I used to detest. And so, with only my half-working eyes, shreds of memory, and sheer obstinacy, I'm going to do something — anything — other than waste this life. Whether that is steering my evil stepdaughter, making it through treacherous noble schemes, or just learning how to walk straight without crashing into a wall. I've got my chance now. And this time, I won't let it slide through my fuzzy fingers.

[DING!] [Congratulations, APOLLYON. You have unlocked the Infernal System!] [NAME: Israfel BlüdThïrste.] [FACTION: DEMON ¢ RANK A.] [DING!] [You have ascended to the realms of man.] [CITY: The medieval Empire of Eldoria.] [ALL HAIL THE BURNING ONE!] [CONQUEST: Level Up to NINTH INFERNAL CIRCLE.] [The battle for DOMINION begins.] [SYSTEM has graciously provided the most delicious and bosomy babes to compete for MC.] [ADDITIONAL TAGS: Ruthless MC – NSFW – BDSM – Cosplay – MILF – War Crimes – Unholy Trinities – Hybrids – BDE – Smut – EVOLUTION – Succubus – Slaves – Yandere – Ascension – Gore – ADULT CONTENT AND LANGUAGE – Anal – Dominant MC – Hentai – Lust – Demon – Extreme violence – R18 – Faceslap – Fistfights – Bestiality – Bloodsport – Exorcism – LOLITA – Brutal MC – Magic – UNDERWORLD – Politics – Demonology – Necromancer – Old Gods – Fae – Sword and Sorcery – System – Hardcore – Mermaid – Cat girls – Dragon girls – DARK – Vulgar – Epic battle – Hell Ranking – Fallen Angels – DOMINIONS – Incest – Dungeon – Leveling up – Cold MC – Sibling Lust – Taboo sex stories – MONSTER GIRLS – Debauchery – Utter fuckery – Demented SC – MANA – Invulnerable MC – Elf – Vampire – Demoness – MATURE – Murder – Psychopaths – Luciferan Bloodlines – Corruption of virtue – Chivalry – Villainy – Death – LEGION – Clashing armies – Weapons system – Resurrection.] [WARNING: This book features detailed descriptions of female humiliation, hardcore sex and depravity. There is a guaranteed Adult Chapter one out of every five. NOT FOR CHILDREN! NOT FOR SOFT HEARTS!] • FULL BLURB Israfel BlüdThïrste was born in Hel. He has lived in it all eighteen years of his life. As seventh in the bloodline of the Morningstar himself, Rafel has had a pretty fucking great life. There's spilled blood in excess. Violence to choke the gray skies. Abundant sex—depraved and hardcore. And more blood. Everything a Prince of the Abyss could desire. But Rafel has heard stories, of the world above. The world of the weak mortals whose damned souls fall endlessly through the red skies of his, to meet with perpetual torture. Stories of their fine carriages and legendary kings. Their golden sun and green earth. But mostly, their virgin women. He wishes to see it for himself. And so, when a lucky gambit with his dear Aunt, Lilith, opens up a way for him to explore the surface, Rafel hops to it. The deal is a hundred years before he has to return to his duties as Hell's Apollyon. Accompanied by his new slave, a voluptuous horned Succubus, Rafel journeys to the mortal realm, entering into the mythical lands of Eldoria as the enigmatic Earl of Emberfall, a haunted estate. But Rafel intends to rise, into the very courts of the Eldorian Queen. At least before his time runs out. And if corrupting, blackmailing, fucking, and murdering a few mortals gets in his way, so be it. This is until the haloed mess of Ravenna de Vries ends up on the grand steps of his Manor, soaking wet with a blood debt hanging over her head. Israfel had seen many beautiful women in his time, but somehow the little mortal girl is sufficient to make him rethink his gambit. Ravenna is owed to a powerful Hell Principality. And though Rafel convinces himself that building up his power ranking is solely selfish, it also has to do with going up against an ancient adversary from his home who is certain to appear just about anytime to collect what he is owed—Ravenna. She is not his responsibility, but why does Rafel feel exactly that whenever he looks at her? And suddenly for this Immortal, a hundred years is not enough to fall in love.

It's about 2 guys going to a manor they believe is haunted.

Time swings forward but in Nocthorne Manor, the pendulum only trembles, counting down to a feast that was never meant for the living.

After committing a crime that shook the public, a teenage boy is sentenced to death. But his execution is not the end. When he awakens in a strange body inside a long-abandoned manor, he quickly realizes he is not alone—haunted by a past he never lived, and a soul that isn’t his. Among the pages of The Memoirs of Roman Silver, last heir to a cursed bloodline of rogue sorcerers, and through a monocle that reveals people's hidden abilities, he begins to uncover secrets buried by time. Secrets of a family erased from history... and a power no one should possess. In a world where every human is born with only one ability, he sees two. Is he an anomaly? A glitch? Or something worse? And when revenge calls through another man’s voice, will he answer… or simply try to survive himself?

Betrayed by blood. Hunted by power. Chosen by fate. Damion was born into a noble family of magic and might, but he was never truly one of them. With a mother from a disgraced mage clan and no prestigious title to his name, he was destined to live in the shadows—until they tried to bury him alive. Trapped in an ancient cave beneath the family manor, Damion uncovers a secret long forgotten: a legendary artifact capable of reshaping destiny itself. When it merges with his body, it rewrites his very essence, unlocking powers no one in the world has seen before. As he escapes into a hostile world of snow-covered mountains, monstrous threats, and political chaos, Damion must master his new abilities, survive the elements, and outwit the many enemies now hunting him. But he’s not running anymore. He’s rising. From hunted prey to a rising predator, witness the beginning of a legend forged in isolation and vengeance. Slow-burn power progression Unique aura-based rank system Monster summoning & survival Dark family politics & revenge

The drums of war thundered across the plains of the Wan Shui Empire. At the forefront stood a lone figure draped in silver armor, his crimson cloak dancing with the wind. His gaze, sharp as a dragon’s claw, swept across the battlefield. His name was Huan Bai — the War Demon, the youngest divine general in the empire’s history. At fifteen, he had silenced rebel cities. At twenty-two, he led men against beasts that tore mountains apart. At twenty-seven, he ascended to the rank of Divine General, one of only three in the entire empire. His name was etched in legends, sung by poets and feared by kings. But even war gods have hearts. In a rare moment of peace, the general crossed paths with Wu Hua, the flower of the Xiantian Sect. Graceful, serene, and unshaken even by his terrifying presence. Love, unexpected and fierce, bloomed like wildfire. They married in the spring, where cherry blossoms rained like snow. On his thirty-second birthday, the war demon smiled brighter than ever before. His son, Li Bai, was born under a sky filled with stars, as if the heavens themselves bowed in blessing. But fate, as always, was cruel. In the same year, during a border negotiation with the Tiansha Empire, General Huan Bai was betrayed and captured. His soldiers returned without him. His armor, broken. His spear, snapped. His fate — unknown. And as if destiny wasn’t yet done, Wu Hua vanished days later. No body, no trace. Only silence. The empire grieved its war god. But not all shared in the sorrow. Young Li Bai, now the son of a "fallen hero" and a "runaway woman," grew under the weight of whispers and cruel laughter. “A cursed child,” they called him. “The disgrace of a vanished bloodline.” But in the stillness of rejection, something stirred. On the eve of his seventh birthday, when the cold moon was high and dreams were thin, Li Bai sat alone in the courtyard of the orphaned manor. No one celebrated. No one remembered. And then — boom. A sudden pulse. The earth trembled. The stars above flickered strangely, as if acknowledging a forgotten truth. From within Li Bai’s core, a spiraling path of light and darkness emerged. It did not follow the known elements. It was not fire, not wind, not sword, not beast. It was something much more mysterious..... Unseen by all, the world had changed. The spirit child had awakened.

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?

Zhu Yin, the legitimate daughter of the Zhu family was supposed to marry the crown prince, but was drugged and became crazy at the age of eight. Locked in an abandoned manor, she was expected to grow mold there. But what was this? The Crazy Third Miss Turned Out To Be Everyone's Role Model!

At a very young age, Lily was sold into slavery. She has since led a quiet life, relocating from one home to another. She now knows that all she should expect is labor, quiet, and compliance. Lily is acquired by the Wilburtons, a noble family, after her former owners lose everything and free their servants. As usual, she is ready to serve when she gets to their magnificent manor. However, she encounters unexpected kindness in place of coldness or cruelty. The family's head, Sir Lucas, is patient and respectful with her. The employees are fair but well-organized. Something seems different from what she has experienced in the past, even in the manor's quiet hallways. Lily starts to feel strange as she goes about her everyday business. She feels noticed. She starts to question what it means to be more than a slave in a life that has never been hers. However, the reality still stands. She is not free, no matter how soft the days get. And kindness might not be enough to change that in the world she lives in. Follow my twitter for updates: https://x.com/johnywriters New chapters are uploaded every Friday, and Saturday.

"Who the fuck do you think you are, talking to me?" The foreign man's eyes looked me up and down, making my skin prickle. The environment was unknown, thrumming with magic I couldn't place. Did this place even exist on earth? " Excuse me? I'm the keeper of this place! And you just came crashing in out of nowhere! And for the record? That's not supposed to happen." The 'keeper' as he called himself, pointed at me, his expression pinched. "And that's my fault, how?" I rolled my eyes, wincing slightly as I shifted my weight off my injured foot. "You're just an annoying little-" I coughed, looking at my hand. Blood? I wasn't supposed to bleed. Not like this. "What was that?" He looked at me cheekily. "Just get me the fuck out of here." "Ha, I don't think so. You're staying here until we figure out why the hell you managed to get through impenetrable magic. Besides, you wouldn't survive the transfer anyways. Not in that state." He eyed me, practically mocking me. "..." I growled. "I'll kill you." "And then you'll never get out, so what'll it be? My head, or your escape. Your choice." God, I hate Wizards. ___________________________________ Baby Author here, this is my first story on this platform, but it is not my only book. you can also find my book, 'Obsession Gone Bad' on Wattpad, for free.

Rolling in riches with both winter and enemies closing in, it is time for Jasson and his friends to begin the construction of Reflection Manor. But the new kittens have a propensity for collateral damage, strange things gather, and the risk of discovery grows with every brick and board. Will they be able to finish the house before winter comes? Continue the adventure with Jasson as he honors his oath, investigates strange happenings, and ancient leviathans of magic...stir.

[WARNING: VIOLENT CONTENT AHEAD] Kill, Bloodshed, Revenge, Vengeance is what his world was limited to. When she appeared, his world went limitless. Nilana, hurt and betrayed by her foster family ran away after poisoning them with a sleeping potion. What else could she had done? They were selling her to a brothel to pay her elder sister's dowry! After leaving the cottage on a windy night, she ought to go to the capital of the Kingdom of Windspire, and start a new life there. On her way there, she meets this mysterious rower who was helping her cross the river. Right then, heavy storm and high waves knocked the boat out. She drowned, wondering if this how her life was to be ended. The next time she opened her eyes, she found herself in a bed of a wooden manor in the middle of a forest. Unsure of how she ended up here, she meets the owner of the manor, All soaked in sweat, shirtless, and holding an axe on his shoulders. He was a young man. The most beautiful young man she had ever seen. Follow the journey of Nilana, a runaway with a hidden past, and Ian, a mysterious wood merchant harboring deadly secrets. When fate unites them in a lavish forest manor, they embark on an unforgettable adventure. As royal intrigues and hidden motives unfold, their love will be tested, and their destiny as Assassin, Prince, and King will shape the future of the Kingdom of Windspire. With thrilling plot twists, thought stopping action scenes, found family bonds, and heartwarming moments, it is a captivating historical fantasy novel that will keep you spellbound until the very last page. EXCERPT - "What are you planning to do exactly, Dem Mari?" His voice was low and resonant. "You-" she stammered and stepped back two steps behind, "You!" She pointed out to him in a yell, "Can you not-" Stuttering, she made her posture straight and reached out for the apron hanging on one of the wall hooks behind him. "Can you not do this? And declare your presence then scare me shitless all the time, mister?!" Her words blabbered out as she took the apron and stepped back. "No." Ian replied. Nilana glared at him, her eyes squinted. "What do you mea-" "It's fun." He snatched the apron from her hands. "Fun to witness your myriad expressions every time I appear like a phantom behind you." P.S THE COVER IS NOT MINE

Evelyn Ashcombe never imagined her future would be sealed with a single signature. Married off to the cold and unreachable Duke of Wycliffe, a man as powerful as he is distant. Trapped in a grand and lonely manor, surrounded by watchful eyes and secrets, she prepares to endure a life of duty and silence. But behind Nathaniel's icy exterior lies a man burdened by scars, shadows, and a heart he's long since locked away. When circumstances begin to draw them closer, stolen glances turn to lingering touches, and Evelyn starts to uncover the passion hidden beneath the Duke’s armor. As political storms rage in the capital, and the court begins to unravel with betrayal and unrest, the quiet walls of Wycliffe become a battleground of their own where desire wars with pride, and love must grow in the cracks of power and expectation. Bound by marriage, drawn by fate, can two strangers overcome the ghosts of their pasts and the enemies at their gates, to find something real between them?

Edmund Blake – Book 1: Murder at Seacliff Manor When Sir Charles Ravenshade is found dead inside his locked study at the cliffside Seacliff Manor, the entire aristocratic household is thrown into suspicion and fear. What appears to be a tragic accident soon reveals darker undertones a red veil draped over a mirror, a mysteriously altered will, and secrets no one dares to speak aloud. Detective Edmund Blake, a calm and brilliant mind who happens to be visiting, begins his quiet investigation. With sharp logic and keen observation, he gradually uncovers layers of hidden motives: greed, guilt, and a buried tragedy from years past. A classic locked-room mystery, tense until the final page and ending with a chilling hint of what is yet to come.