Winter Before

A throne is more than just a seat—it is the embodiment of power, control, and destiny. It is a symbol of authority, conferring dominion over those who kneel before it. But a throne is never freely given; it must be earned, taken, or fought for. And in the pursuit of such power, men become monsters, kingdoms fall, and history is written in blood. There are many thrones, each tied to a different force, each carrying a different kind of power. Some rule over nations, others over realms unseen. Some are forged by divine right, others by sheer will and conquest. But one truth remains constant—no throne is ever empty for long. What happens when people desire it? Wars ignite. Betrayals are born. Bloodlines are erased. Those who reach for a throne must be willing to pay the price, for it does not grant power freely—it demands sacrifice. And yet, the hunger for power is eternal. So the question is not who will sit upon the throne. The question is—who will survive it?

Judul: Before the World Burns Genre: Sci-Fi, Rebirth, Action, Romance Tags: Apocalypse, Smart Female Lead, Space Dimension, Zombie Outbreak, Survival, CEO Male Lead, Family Bond, Second Chance Sinopsis: Di hari ulang tahunnya yang ke-22, Yin Yue—seorang jenius komputer dan CEO muda—mendapatkan kalung giok putih misterius dari kekasih masa kecilnya, Ming Xiu. Tiga bulan kemudian, dunia runtuh. Meteor menghantam bumi, membawa virus yang mengubah manusia menjadi zombie haus darah. Sistem dunia kolaps, teknologi lumpuh, dan manusia saling memangsa. Yueyue bertahan selama tiga tahun, membangun sistem komunikasi, memperkuat pangkalan bertahan hidup—sampai akhirnya dikhianati dan dibunuh. Namun takdir memberinya kesempatan kedua. Kalung giok itu membangkitkannya kembali—tiga bulan sebelum kiamat terjadi. Dengan memori utuh, sistem pertahanan yang belum pernah dipublikasikan, dan rahasia dimensi ruang giok yang bisa menyimpan apa pun, Yueyue memulai ulang hidupnya. Kali ini, ia tidak sendirian. Bersama Ming Xiu dan keluarganya, mereka membangun dunia baru dalam diam—sebelum semuanya terbakar. Saat manusia mulai saling mengkhianati demi bertahan hidup, bisakah cinta dan akal sehat menyelamatkan yang tersisa?

She didn’t choose time travel. But time chose her—and it’s not done yet. One moment, Dany is stuck in a dull, modern life. The next, she’s catapulted through centuries by an ancient wardrobe with a will of its own. Each jump is chaotic. Each era more dangerous. But one man keeps appearing across time: Dr. John Ambrose. He remembers her. Every version of her. She doesn’t. At least… not fully. Only scattered flashes. Emotions too deep to ignore. As the jumps intensify, the wardrobe begins to shift—watching her, controlling her. And something else is inside it. Something that doesn’t want her to remember. Time has secrets. So does love. And both are running out. A thrilling blend of romance, mystery, and time-bending twists perfect for fans of Outlander and The Time Traveler’s Wife.

With his new corporate job, Cole was worried if he was the right fit. Little did he know that fitting in would be the least of his problems. Stored away in the imposing dark building, Cole could not stop himself from being swept into the secrets of the company. Can Cole solve the mystery he finds himself thrust into, without provoking the company, or will his failures lead him down a dangerous path. With his only escape being the vibrant city around him, Cole must struggle for control of his life. There's also the difficulty of figuring out his enigmatic yet captivating coworker.

In a realm where three forgotten paths, arcane, martial, and eternal, still bleed into the soil, power is measured not by strength, but by how deeply one disturbs the silence. Beneath layers of law and unbroken prophecy, something stirs, a presence the world was not meant to recall. He was never chosen, never marked, never written into the story. Yet with every step, truths unravel, old gods whisper in dread, and unseen watchers shift in their thrones. The Flow governs all things. But what happens when something that should not exist begins to listen too closely?

°Before the throne: To be Loved by a commoner.° In an alternate modern France where the monarchy has returned for a third reign, Bella Leclair stands as one of the most powerful aristocrats in the country. At twenty-six, she is the heiress to the Leclair duchy — a duchess by blood, and the brilliant mind behind the global fashion empire BPB. She lives a life soaked in elegance, wealth, and endless expectations… until she meets Lucien, a 19-year-old university student who dreams of working for her company and following in her footsteps. Intrigued by his determination, Bella decides to mentor him… adding his name to her private list of people she sees something in. But as Lucien is drawn deeper into Bella’s world, he begins to see beyond the perfect image. Because behind the beauty and luxury… there is something else. Something much darker. Tags: #DarkDrama #PoliticalIntrigue #Royalty #CEO #Political #Psychological #PowerfulFemaleLead #DarkRomance #ForbiddenLove #Revenge #LuxuryLife #Mystery #TragicLove #SecondChance (don't trust me) #Happ Ending (don't trust me) #SlowBurn #FemaleStrategist #PowerStruggle #ClassConflict #SecretPast #TwistedMind #MoralAmbiguity #Manipulation #DarkPsychology #SocialDeception #NoTrueVillain

Ashly is a young woman who has adapted to her situation by becoming ruthless and not letting her emotions take action. Ashly is poor and is forced to survive on the harsh winter season. one day during a hunt she encounters two men who try to take her with them but thankfully her trusted acquaintances Lucas saves her. Ashly worked under a gang called Iron Deadlock which runs her hometown Greenside. Ashly is given orders by them and in return isn’t killed and is given money for every successful mission. Lucas is a person who wants the best for Ashly, Lucas wants to help her as much as he can. unbeknownst to either of them by giving mercy to that one man, was Ashly’s biggest mistake. the events that fold afterwards snowball into a tragedy that Ashly could of never imagined.

In a world devastated by famine, a nearly blind and impoverished boy sets out on a journey to recover the legendary - Sacred Rice Grain - the only hope to saving his village. Standing in the way is a mysterious force...

Noah Brown was never supposed to be on that bus. When the crash happens, it should’ve ended there. Instead, he wakes up five hours earlier—again and again—trapped in a time loop that resets without warning. Every reset is the same: the trip, the crowd, the same words from his best friend. And always… her. Noah doesn’t know why the loop exists. He doesn’t know who the girl is. But the answer might be in the moment she dies. And figuring it out might be the only way out of time I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com and Tapas and Wattpad

She gave him everything—her heart, her dreams, her future. He gave her a secret… that destroyed it all. On what was meant to be the happiest day of her life, Zara Wren walked down the aisle—only to walk out of her own wedding. Humiliated and heartbroken, she vanished without a word. Three years later, she's back—not as the shy, love-blind girl she once was, but as the brilliant CEO of a rising fashion empire. Stronger. Colder. Unforgiving. But fate is cruel. The man she once loved—Adrian Voss—is now her biggest investor. He wants a second chance. She wants revenge. But their hearts… want something neither of them can name. Love, betrayal, power. In a city that remembers her as the runaway bride, Zara is about to rewrite the ending.

She never thought they'd meet again after these years. She moved from her home to this place and he's here --- not for work but for her. Should she just go away from him forever? Or follow her heart and risk making the same mistake she made years ago? Find out in the book.

Max Leywin, a 15 years old boy, One day on his daily life, he get isekaied to another world along with his classmates. Max came to know about the cultivation and monsters in this world, then the other day apart from Max all the other students are killed by monsters. knowing he was all alone max was not was not depressed or flattered instead he carved the power, he wanted to be at the top so that nobody dares to even think about harming him. guys, the story is boring at first but you can definitely enjoy, so I hope you can support until the end

Clint has 360 days to live. No cure. No miracles. Just time. But before the goodbye, he meets someone who changes everything. This isn’t about dying — it’s about feeling alive for the first time.

Winter, gadis muda dari desa kecil yang dikenal karena ketegarannya, harus mengubur impian masa mudanya saat sang ayah terlilit utang besar kepada seorang bangsawan kaya raya dan dingin bernama Sebastian Ashbourne. Demi menebus utang itu, Winter 'dijual' ke keluarga bangsawan tersebut — bukan sebagai pelayan, bukan pula sebagai tamu kehormatan, tetapi sebagai "jaminan hidup", sebuah posisi yang menggantung antara budak dan tamu, tanpa hak, namun harus tunduk. Dengan keyakinan bahwa ini adalah awal dari kehidupan yang lebih baik — atau setidaknya bebas dari kemiskinan — Winter melangkah masuk ke rumah megah itu. Namun yang ia temui hanyalah dinginnya tembok batu, tatapan sinis para pelayan, dan perlakuan kasar dari sang bangsawan. Hari-harinya dipenuhi hinaan, makian, dan tugas-tugas yang seolah sengaja dibuat untuk menjatuhkan harga dirinya.

World ended on 12:31:2024 DING! WELCOME TO REBIRTH: 100 DAYS BEFORE DOOMSDAY! - Grace Blackwood survived five long years in the apocalypse before she was killed by her own people. Miraculously, she returned to the past with the help of her family's heirloom - exactly 100 days before the Doomsday. Having a space that was upgraded with a system, she took her revenge, stockpiled supplies for the future, and made necessary deals and connections. In her last life, she was alone. But this time, she found three men who were loyal to her and were ready to die just to keep her safe. In her previous life, she lost her most trusted people, but this time, she was ready to do anything to save them. This time, she was ready to face the apocalypse - stronger and better than the past. * * * Warning: This is a Reverse Harem Romance with mature content.

An arranged marriage. A snowbound mansion. A love they never saw coming—and a danger that sees everything. When fiery heiress Cassandra Beaumont agrees to an arranged marriage with the infuriatingly charming Julian Ashford, it’s not for love—it’s for legacy. The merger between their powerful families’ companies demands unity, and their wedding is the headline-making contract that seals the deal. But when a brutal snowstorm traps them inside the eerie, sprawling Ashford estate, love becomes the least of their worries. The house creaks with secrets. Tea appears without being ordered. Footsteps echo from empty rooms. And someone—or something—is watching them. As the forced proximity tests their patience, banter turns to chemistry, and distrust begins to melt into reluctant desire. But buried beneath the flirting and firelight lies a chilling mystery: someone doesn’t want this alliance to happen. And they’re willing to do anything to stop it. A Winter Tale is a sharp, swoon-worthy romantic dramedy packed with sizzling tension, laugh-out-loud moments, and just enough shadows to keep you sleeping with the lights on.

Reina Aizawa thought she knew everything about her cheerful, kind stepbrother Alex — the boy who made everyone laugh, whose red and blue eyes shimmered with life. But on the last day of their second year in high school… he took his own life. Her world shattered. Months pass, but Reina can't let go. Then one night, standing in Alex’s empty room, something strange happens — time rewinds. She wakes up, once again, at the start of her second year. Given a second chance, Reina is determined to find out what broke Alex inside. But as she draws closer to the truth, she also finds herself falling for the boy doomed to disappear. Can she save him? Or will loving him be the final tragedy? dropped

“Sometimes, love comes too late. But what if you could go back—just once?” Mio Katagiri is perfect in every way: graceful, beautiful, admired by all. But behind her flawless smile hides a loneliness that no one seems to notice — except Hana Watanabe, her childhood friend and the only person Mio has ever loved. In middle school, they were inseparable. In high school, Hana suddenly began to distance herself, giving no explanation. For three years, Mio waited in silent heartbreak. On the day of their graduation, after delivering the farewell speech, Mio finally hears the words she longed for: Hana loves her. Hana always did. She just wanted to become “worthy.” But it’s too late. Mio, broken by years of silence and abandonment, ends her life that very night. One year later, crushed by grief and guilt, Hana is granted the impossible — she awakens in the past, on the first day of their high school journey. Mio is alive again. This time, Hana is determined to do everything differently. To speak when she once stayed silent. To stay when she once walked away. To love, before the blossoms fall again. But as she uncovers the hidden pain Mio carried all along, Hana realizes that love alone might not be enough to save her. --- Very Short Story finished

I expected death means the end of life, but this new world has granted me one more chance to fulfill my promise. I'll happily slay any god or demon who dares to block my path. This is my eternal oath to you! I guarantee I will not fail this time!

I’ve roamed this world for centuries not living, not fully dead, bound by a promise I made the night I lost her. In every lifetime, I find her. In every lifetime, she doesn't get to see me. She’s Katherine now. Mortal. Cursed to carry a soul that remembers only through dreams. The veil between us isn't going anywhere. Time is running out. If she dies again without seeing me, I don't know if I'll have another chance to reincarnate. So I’ll defy the rules. I’ll break the laws that hold me here. I’ll risk obliteration just to be seen, to hold her one last time.