Dutiful Thesaurus

Han Jonghyun is a low-level guide, stuck helping weak espers until he encounters a powerful esper on the brink of eruption. As he guides him, something unexpected awakens within Jonghyun—a latent S-class ability. Torn between duty and the growing bond with this mysterious esper, Jonghyun must navigate a world of danger, secrets, and forbidden desires. Will he embrace his newfound power, or will his feelings threaten everything they’ve built?

Jareth wakes up in an unfamiliar world, only to realize he's no longer in his own body. To make matters worse, he's trapped in the form of a king - in a realm of magic. Struggling to come to terms with his new identity, Jareth must conceal the truth from the king's loyal subordinates, all while navigating the deadly court politics. With the throne now, his responsibility, Jareth must juggle the duties of a king, all while searching for a way to his own world. But the deeper he delves into the mysteries of his new identity, the more he uncovers a shocking truth.

The Desperate Lovers Isabella Carter has everything a woman could want—beauty, status, and a powerful fiancé, Nicholas Montgomery, heir to one of the wealthiest families in the country. But behind the perfect engagement lies a heart that belongs to another. Alexander King. The man she loved. The man she lost. Three years ago, Isabella walked away from Alexander, choosing duty over desire. Now, fate has thrown them together again, and the passion they buried refuses to stay hidden. Every glance, every touch, every stolen moment reminds her of what she left behind. But breaking free isn’t easy—not when Nicholas is willing to do whatever it takes to keep her by his side. Torn between loyalty and love, Isabella must make an impossible choice: risk everything for the man who owns her heart or surrender to a life without passion. But love this desperate never fades—it burns, it consumes, and it refuses to be forgotten. When the heart and duty collide, who will she choose? And will love be enough to overcome the forces determined to keep them apart? A breathtaking romance filled with longing, heartbreak, and a love that refuses to die.

This book contains characters from the book Dutiful Love but can be read as a stand-alone. At Sacred Roots, a prestigious academy where history and magic intertwine, Mirielle Nila Selene begins her studies, eager to step beyond the shadows of her quiet past. Among the scholars, one figure stands apart—Eren, the enigmatic, green-eyed elven professor. Once a warrior bound by duty and grief, Eren has long abandoned his past for the cold solace of knowledge. His students admire him, fear him, and whisper of his ageless wisdom, yet none dare to breach the silence he so carefully maintains—until Mirielle. Drawn by curiosity, she watches him, searching for meaning in the depths of his gaze. He dismisses her as another fleeting presence, yet her quiet resilience stirs something long buried. As seasons pass and lessons unfold, Mirielle finds herself entangled in a love she never expected, while Eren is forced to confront a truth he has long denied, some hearts, no matter how guarded, are not meant to remain untouched. But when secrets unravel and fate tests the fragile bond between them, will love be enough to bridge the gap between them?

Almost five thousand years ago, Selene was the strongest kingdom in the universe, ruled by Cyrus Sol Selene. Rumours had it that he killed his father to take over the throne. Everybody bowed down at his shadow's mere presence. Everyone except her. Nila, the overlooked daughter of King Veer, was nothing more than a pawn in her father’s desperate gamble to save his crumbling kingdom. Offered as a sacrifice to the notorious king, she was thrust into a marriage forged by fear and power. Bound to a man as dangerous as he is captivating, Nila must navigate a court of shadows, secrets, and blood. Will she find a way to escape the grasp of the werewolf king, or will she fall into his arms? As they navigate through life, Cyrus and Nila are pulled together and apart by fate. What will they choose? Duty or Love? Filled with action, heartache, and quiet moments of connection, this story is about love, loss, and the courage to embrace the unknown.

When Special Agent Celeste Carter goes undercover to infiltrate the deadly DeLuca crime syndicate, she never expects to find herself drawn to the enigmatic and dangerous Adrian Russo—the heir to the empire she’s sworn to take down. As she gains his trust, their game of cat and mouse turns into something far more dangerous: an undeniable connection neither of them can ignore. But when a shocking revelation shakes the foundation of everything they believed, Celeste and Adrian must choose between duty and desire, loyalty and betrayal—before the truth destroys them both.

The Transcendentem Continuum is a collection of an infinite number of Transcendentems. Parallel to each Transcendentem is a Kalyubi Dimension and contained within each Transcendentem is an infinite number of Beyond Bubbles and a Guardian of the 5th Wall. Woody Walker, has a great duty to protect the universe from dangers of unknown origins and his duty is to protect his wife in a different universe.

[ R18+ ] "TAKE YOUR SHIRT OFF…NOW!!" Zara commanded the king Erythian in anger as her eyes turn blood red. he didn't see it coming and his face is flushed with shock.. "WHAT? LYS—" he asked before she interrupts. "if I have to ask again...I WILL DO IT MYSELF" she is unrelenting. Does Eythian comply? Zara, a modern girl from Colombia law school is transmigrated into the body of an ancient queen. She wakes up as Queen Lysandra. With a turn of events, she is Obsessed over by the ruthless, Warlord Alaric and finds herself Falling so dearly for him even if she is aware that it’s forbidden. Simultaneously, she is also betrothed to and in love with his enigmatic half brother King Erythian. let it be known that both brothers detest each other. she fights to hold on to her heart, but fate is cruel. Everything shatters and the man who destroyed her…now owns her. The lines between love and duty are blurred as Zara must navigate threats against the kingdom, alongside the love triangle with her between two brothers who despise each other. As she is taken further into a world of secrets. Will Zara honor Queen Lysandra`s duty to the crown and her people, or will she risk it all to follow the desires of her heart?

Two individuals, bound by an arranged marriage, are thrust together by the demands of duty rather than love. They are forced to navigate the complexities of their new life, one where personal desires must be set aside for the sake of political alliances. Though they begin as enemies, their marriage becomes a journey of discovery, both of each other and themselves. As they unravel the layers of their relationship, old secrets and hidden emotions begin to surface. Despite their differences, a bond slowly forms between them, challenging everything they believed about love and fate. In a world where the future is often dictated by duty, they must decide whether they will allow their connection to grow or remain trapped in the roles they were assigned.

Driven by love and duty, Princess Selina immigrated to Volfenheim to be with her fiancé, but what awaited her there shocked her. Somehow, during the years they were apart, the young king let the were-folk and other supernatural creatures run around rampant in his kingdom. Giving freedom and rights only humans get to enjoy for the last three hundred years. Brought up with prejudices about people who aren't human. This puts a strain on her relationship with Henry, who doesn't agree with nor care about her views. To make matters worse, she caught the attention of a particular 'werewolf' who appears to be hell-bent on swaying her opinion about them.

A foreign prisoner with a gift for magical writing and a princess torn between love and duty must navigate a world of conspiracies, mystical traditions, and forbidden melodies in ancient China. Together, they discover a power that fuses East and West—but will their love survive the cost of truth?

Taming the Billionaire’s Heir Kelvin Prescott has everything—wealth, power, and a reputation as one of the most ruthless businessmen in the city. But beneath his nonchalant and arrogant exterior lies a man running from his past. Once the heir to a royal dynasty, he turned his back on tradition, choosing the modern world over the throne. Yet, even in his self-made empire, chaos follows him. His failed marriage to a glamorous model left him with two children, Aiden and Elena, now fifteen. While he has done his best to raise them, their mother still lingers, determined to rekindle what was lost. Meanwhile, his royal parents refuse to let him escape his duty. They send a woman from his homeland to accompany him back to the city, hoping to bind him to the throne through marriage. But she is just one of many women vying for his heart. His devoted personal assistant, who has stood by him through every storm, harbors feelings she’s never voiced. Then there’s Sophie Clarke, his children’s nanny—a strong-willed, compassionate woman who isn’t part of his world of wealth but understands him in ways no one else does. To complicate matters further, Sophie’s best friend—who once shared a passionate night with Kelvin—returns, determined to stake her claim. With his past and present colliding, love, duty, and desire pull Kelvin in different directions. Will he follow his royal destiny, rekindle an old flame, or finally surrender to the unexpected love that challenges everything he thought he wanted?

"Linda, as the only child of your mother's, my first child and heir of the family, it is your duty to make sure that our family name continues. I am giving you 30 days to find a suitor or you will lose your inheritance and your mother's gallery will be sold off", said Lilly King, Linda's grandmother. "The mission was clear: "Find a man or die", okay die, is a bit dramatic but for me finding a husband was like a game of death, should I join a dating site? go on a dating show?" This story follows Linda King as she fights to keep what is hers and time is not on her side. Will she succeed?

Having an hostile man as a father was no easy thing to bear. After being abandoned by her father because she was born a female, as though it was her fault. Isabella Perkins is being forced to marry her father’s multi-billionaire friend’s son Colin Graham who is rude and ill-manner ,she either fulfill her father’s demand or risk losing her inheritance. Meanwhile she has vowed to marry her childhood friend, Nate Stallion, who was only an orphan. What would she decide on? would Isabella forsake her birth right for the sake of love or give up on it to save her inheritance?

A guinea pig in a scientific experiment, I must now satisfy the duties of a samurai—and all the women in my household.

Clara's breath caught in her throat as Ethan loomed over her, his presence dominating the small space. She could smell his cologne, a heady blend of spice and masculinity that made her head spin. "Ethan," she whispered, her voice trembling slightly. "We shouldn't..."

Taming the Billionaire’s Heir Kelvin Prescott has everything—wealth, power, and a reputation as one of the most ruthless businessmen in the city. But beneath his nonchalant and arrogant exterior lies a man running from his past. Once the heir to a royal dynasty, he turned his back on tradition, choosing the modern world over the throne. Yet, even in his self-made empire, chaos follows him. His failed marriage to a glamorous model left him with two children, Aiden and Elena, now fifteen. While he has done his best to raise them, their mother still lingers, determined to rekindle what was lost. Meanwhile, his royal parents refuse to let him escape his duty. They send a woman from his homeland to accompany him back to the city, hoping to bind him to the throne through marriage. But she is just one of many women vying for his heart. His devoted personal assistant, who has stood by him through every storm, harbors feelings she’s never voiced. Then there’s Sophie Clarke, his children’s nanny—a strong-willed, compassionate woman who isn’t part of his world of wealth but understands him in ways no one else does. To complicate matters further, Sophie’s best friend—who once shared a passionate night with Kelvin—returns, determined to stake her claim. With his past and present colliding, love, duty, and desire pull Kelvin in different directions. Will he follow his royal destiny, rekindle an old flame, or finally surrender to the unexpected love that challenges everything he thought he wanted?

°MATURE AUDIENCES• He carried me, my legs wrapped around his waist, while my back rested against the wall. I loved this position when he gave it to me. I thought he was an ordinary man. I thought that since I had already tasted his touch, the dreams of our intimacy always haunting me, I could own him. Finally, as a goddess, I believed I could enjoy myself freely this time, get lost in pleasure, which I could finally savor. I wanted him for myself alone, my personal treasure. But then I began to fall for him. A treasure I thought I could use and discard at will became something I couldn't go a day without. His presence became my weak point, my doom and yet, I couldn't help but embrace him. __________ "They all deserve to die a terrible death." These were the words of the goddess of revenge when the anguished cries of a woman, a victim of relentless domestic violence reached her divine ears. Bound by her sacred duties and forced to wait for the souls of the guilty men to return for judgment, the goddess was patient. For thousands of years, she waited. And when the time came, she descended into the mortal world, inhabiting the body of a young billionaire to exact her divine punishment. Victory was a certainty for her. She had always prevailed, delivering justice to those who deserved it. But this time, her task proved unexpectedly complex. Living under the same roof with her husbands after signing a marriage deal, one of them proved to be no ordinary man. Tristan D'Leon, a vampire, a creature born from the depths of hell, carrying his own mysterious burdens and duties. Their fates intertwined, both driven by obligations they could not ignore. Yet, as time passed, something unthinkable began to take root: love. For Jade, whose purpose was to mete out divine punishment, falling for a millennia-old vampire was unthinkable. Why him? Why now? This was not her first time walking the earth, so why had the will of heaven suddenly shifted? As Jade navigated the complexities of her mission and her growing feelings for Tristan, she couldn't shake the feeling that something was amiss. The goddess of revenge, known for her unwavering dedication to justice, was now faced with a daunting question: could she truly fulfill her duty when her heart was no longer aligned with her purpose?

In 1905 Bombay, where power is measured in blood and betrayal, Aditi Rao is bound by duty to her family's criminal empire. As the daughter of Vikram Rao, one of the city's most feared crime lords, she knows her fate is not hers to decide. But when a dangerous alliance forces her back into the path of Veer Malhotra-the son of her father's greatest enemy-her world teeters on the edge of chaos. Veer has spent years carving his own place in the underworld, ruthless and unrelenting. He has no patience for Aditi's sharp tongue or her defiance. But as tensions rise and war brews between their families, he realizes one thing: Aditi is the only one who can match him, and the only one who could destroy him. Bound by duty, torn by desire, and caught in a web of deceit, Aditi and Veer must navigate a world where trust is a luxury and love is a weakness. But in a city where betrayal is as certain as the monsoon rains, can enemies ever truly become something more? Author's Note: Special Promo Release! I'm a new writer exploring the world of storytelling, and this is my first book! We're starting with 5 chapters today-if we hit a great number of readers, we'll officially begin twice-a-week updates from March 1st! If you enjoy the story, drop a comment, vote, and follow-your support means everything! Let's build this journey together.

The contract says she can’t share his bed, but nothing stops him from getting into hers… * Rain Clayton’s life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers she’s suddenly married to a billionaire named Alexander Lancaster, a powerful and dangerously captivating man who wants their marriage over before it even begins... Raised by a family that never cared for her and desperate to avoid a twisted arranged marriage, Rain seizes this unexpected twist of fate. Her new husband might be a cold-hearted billionaire, but he's her only escape. Yet Alexander demands a swift divorce. Refusing to lose her one chance at freedom, Rain strikes a risky bargain to keep their marriage alive, even if it means playing by Alexander’s rules. She just has to convince him to want her around… FOREVER. Weeks into their unexpected arrangement, Rain begins to see through Alexander’s icy exterior. But one night, she’s taken by surprise. “What are you doing?” Rain burst out, eyes wide as Alexander casually slid into her bed. “Performing husbandly duties,” he smirked. “You can’t stay here! It’s against the contract!” “I’m not breaking it,” Alexander said with a shrug. “The contract specifies that you’ll fulfill all wifely duties, excluding sharing my bed. It doesn’t say anything about me not performing husbandly duties, including sharing your bed.” The situation had shifted, and it seemed like she was no longer the only one in control... [Warning: r18+/strong mature & sexual content]

Follow the compelling story of Rylee Coker in “A Surrogate for the Billionaire” a young woman sold as a surrogate for a billionaire, who thrusts her into a world of luxury and power. However, as she walks through the difficulties of her arrangement, she's drawn to her benefactor‘s brother, which causes her to have some unexpected feelings. A compelling tale of love, sacrifice, and the hazy boundaries between duty and passion, Rylee is forced to confront her true desire because she is torn between duty and love.

Sam: "After feeling responsible for his father's death, Sam takes fate into his own hands, to finish what the old soul of his father had started. But even if he does get what he desires, will it be enough to fill the void?" Ifan: "Ever since he became an orphan, the only person near his side was Sam- but it doesn't feel good to live up to someone's expectations. Silent cries and sorrows of when you care, Does it? Faiza: When a detective becomes so obsessed with a case. Could it be duty, personal or Forbidden sensations? And wanting to escape is just a thought away." Ayat: Wounds, scars and suppressed voice will always urge its way to bleed again. bandages lead a long way, How can she make it essential?"

Princess Arianne has spent her life trapped within the gilded walls of the palace, overshadowed by the ambitions of her five half-brothers who battle for the throne. Despite their rivalry, they love her unconditionally. But Arianne craves freedom—not power. When she and her youngest brother, Prince Kael, secretly escape the palace to explore the world beyond, their adventure turns into exile when their father, the king, discovers them. As punishment, they are sent to the kingdom’s harsh border, stripped of their royal titles, and forced to train as common soldiers. There, Arianne meets General Rian, the kingdom’s most revered warrior—and the man unknowingly betrothed to her. Loyal to his unseen princess, Rian has sworn to love and protect her, but he finds himself irresistibly drawn to the mysterious new recruit, Ari. Unaware of her true identity, Rian struggles between duty and desire, torn between the princess he has never met and the soldier who challenges and captivates him. As Arianne fights alongside him, she begins to see the man behind the legend, and against her better judgment, she starts to fall for him too. But secrets cannot stay hidden forever. When the truth comes to light, will love be enough to bridge the gap between them? Or will duty, betrayal, and the weight of the crown tear them apart? A tale of forbidden love, hidden identities, and the battle between destiny and desire—where the heart must decide what truly matters.

On the day of a wedding meant to unite two powerful families, Elena Voss stands in as a substitute bride, bound by desperation and a contract she can’t refuse. But when the real bride crashes the ceremony, chaos erupts, leaving Elena humiliated and running from the life she never wanted. Liam Astor, the cold and calculating heir to a billion-dollar empire, finds himself torn between duty, loyalty, and an inexplicable pull toward the woman who was never meant to be his bride. As secrets unravel and hidden motives come to light, their worlds collide in an emotional storm of betrayal, passion, and redemption. In a tale of love and power, where every choice comes at a cost, can two hearts find solace in a world built on lies?

Xavier thorne, a young man who had to endure the burdens of early maturity because of being an orphans, is called upon by the national duty of serving in the military for some time. Xavier's life will change for the better once he joined the military, or so he thought? when some light is eventually shed on the military operations, Xavier is cursed with a terrible fate that he has to fight in order to live.

Shen Yao wakes up to find himself transmigrated into another world by the system Just as he was about to react, the system told him that he was transmigrated as cannon fodder and the worst part is that he was transmigrated as dying cannon fodder and a stepping stone for the main characters! A simple man yearning for freedom and striving to survive yet bound to the system for a suicidal mission. A whole mess of a journey for both survival and duty. how is he going to escape? Will he be able to unravel the real reason for his sudden transmigration? An adventure packed with twists and turns A Journey to death just to punish those who are unruly. Is he a god? Who knows?

William was just an ordinary 18-year-old—good grades, a girlfriend, a bright future ahead. Until the day it all ended at the hands of a mysterious stranger. But death was only the beginning. Awakening in the presence of God, William is given a divine purpose: to become an Archangel and stand against the growing darkness. After the Fracture of Eden, infinite realities hang in the balance, each one teetering between redemption and annihilation. It is the duty of the Archangels to judge them—to decide which worlds are worth saving and which must be erased before they fall into Satan’s hands. Now reborn, William must navigate the weight of his new existence, torn between mercy and justice, love and duty. As he fights against the legions of Hell, he discovers an unlikely partner who challenges his beliefs of love and an enemy who seeks not just his destruction—but the annihilation of his very soul. With Heaven’s might behind him and the forces of Satan closing in, William’s journey as an Archangel begins. But in a war spanning infinite worlds, will he be strong enough to decide who is worthy of salvation… and who must be cast into the void?

The Crownless Citadel rests at the center of the Iron City, a fortress of law and order and where mercy is seen as a weakness. He is marked by duty, and perhaps detachment, justifying actions in the name of protecting this city's fragile peace. But will the truth in the shadows fracture his moral certainty? Follow along and find out. Discord:: https://discord.gg/Uw2EBTwFkT patreon.com/Drunken_Sailor

In a world full of magical beasts and fierce battles, Kyle Darwin finds himself in a situation he never planned for: summoned to become a hero! But what sets Kyle apart from others is that he has no desire to play the role of a hero; he’d rather escape any responsibility and return to his comfy life in bed. "I'll be a hero, but I hate the idea" is a story about a person caught in chaos, facing the obstacles between his desire for rest and the duty that chases him. Can he escape his fate? Or will the world force him to confront an unwanted destiny? If you enjoy stories that blend humor, adventure, and life’s troublesome decisions, this is the tale where you’ll find plenty of comical and magical moments.

in a world where ghosts roam, a group of people called soul facilitators have the duty of sending the roaming ghosts to the after life, but their mission is interrupted eventually.