Claude Frollo Esmeralda

Matthew, a 25-year-old otaku, never imagined his obsession with fantasy worlds would turn into reality—until a fatal gas leak ended his life and transported him to another world. But this wasn’t the second chance he hoped for. Born as the illegitimate son of an affair, his very existence was a stain on his family’s honor, and his father relentlessly sought to kill him. Yet Matthew, now Claude, survived, again and again, driven by an unyielding will to live. Until one day he discovered his power darkness. Feared and reviled in this world, dark mages were hunted and burned alive. Knowing his gift could become his downfall, he trained in secret under Theo, his true father. When he turned sixteen, he, his mother, Dalia, and Theo planned their escape from the small town. But their attempt was thwarted by knights and clerics from the Promised Land. Though he narrowly escaped with his life, the cost was high—his family’s safety shattered. Wounded and desperate, Matthew fled to the fabled Elysian Plains, the last hope for those like him. Just as he reached the border of the Elysian Plains at eighteen, an ambush left both him and his mother gravely injured. Collapsing on the sacred ground, he heard a voice echo in his mind: [Welcome to the Elysium of Darkness System, Lord of Calamity.] [Your first quest is available!] [Increase the number of dwellers in the Elysium using your seeds and blood! Spread your legacy by making demons and witches bear your children!]

Meet Deanna Cervantes, a fearless and beautiful 17-year-old girl from the province, known for her kindness and strength—no one can stand in her way. Deanna is happy living in Bicol with her beloved grandmother, Grandma Delilah. But when her grandma unexpectedly passes away due to illness, her life takes a sudden turn. Before passing, her grandma entrusted her to the care of her close friend, the mysterious and influential Doña Estrella. Now, entering this new world, Deanna crosses paths with Amaury and Claude, Doña Estrella’s grandsons. What happens when their fates intertwine? Is it destiny, or a twist of fate that will change their lives forever?

Sa gitna ng kabundukang binabalot ng misteryo, lumaki si Esmeralda, isang dalagang manunugis na may kakaibang lakas at talas ng pakiramdam, sa kalinga ni Ismael— isang albularyong umampon sa kanya dalawang dekada na ang nakalilipas. Ngunit sa kabila nito, nakatago ang isang katotohanang unti-unting mabubunyag— ang lihim ng kanyang pinagmulan na bumabagtas sa hangganan ng tao at mundo ng kakaibang elemento. Sa pagbabalik nila sa baryo ng kanyang lolo, harapin ni Esmeralda, hindi lamang ang sigalot sa pagitan ng kinalakhang pamilya, kun 'di pati na rin ang mga lihim ng kanyang pagkatao. Sa gitna ng pamilyar na tanawin ng baryo, magtatagpo ang landas nila ng mga taong magiging parte ng buhay niya— mayroong magiging gabay sa kaniyang pagtuklas at may iilan namang magdudulot ng kapahamakan at kalituhan sa kaniyang paghahanap ng kasagutan. Sino ba talaga siya? At ano ang pinagmulan niya? Ngunit sa bawat hakbang niya patungo sa pagtuklas ng katotohanan, lalong lalalim ang ugnayan niya sa mga anino ng mga nilalang na walang ibang nais kun 'di ang kaniyang pagkawasak. Sa bawat mutyang mahahawakan ni Esmeralda, sisigaw ang nakaraan— at sa bawat sigaw nito, unti-unting mabubuo ang kwento ng isang salinlahing nababalot ng hiwaga na siyang uukit at huhubog sa kaniyang pagkatao.

a fifteen year old boy named Gen Got summoned with two others by the three great sage for a mission to unite the demons and humans for the upcoming Calamity .to prevent it from destroying their world they must make the demon lords and Heroes unite. facing lot's of challenge with Gen psychological understanding, Claude analytical intelligence and Rein kind hearth and strength, meeting various girls it's a harem with friends boy!

— 2024, Yoo Suyeon, the young girl from Korea just expelled from the University, enter the novel she write when she 15 years old. In worst case, she become the Villain named ‘Morgan Laurengher’in her cringe novel. Steal the male lead? Nope. Curse the female lead? Nope. Save the world? Nope. Who care about that? Money is important. Survival is number one priority!! But the problem is she can't use magic until age 13. Morgan was fated to be final boss in the novel and powerful mage in the world. Unfortunately, right now, she can't use any magic. Age 10 years old, Morgan was send into Lundeberg territory under Emperor order. Until the accident happen. Morgan fall into abyss world where monster living. Survive without magic in demon territory, she meet the Grand Duke in Abyss world. The Grand Duke who is one of main villain in her novel. “For god sake, what the heck grand duke doing in demon territory, especially Abyss World?”— Morgan Laurengher. “You better watch your mouth, kid. Before I kick you into the mouth of dragon.”— Grand Duke Claude Lundeberg. Trapping in Abyss World together, Morgan and Grand Duke decide to survive together. “You have two choice, reveal yourself or die.”— Nicholas Von Pendragon. “Can I have third choice?" “Hmph. No fucking way.” Nicholas, one of main villain, the evil second prince who try steal female lead, decided to make Morgan as enemy. With this sword, both of them will dance in battle together. “I'm sorry.... for curse you... I just.... Young mortal, Will you replace me? Will you consume me? Will you volunteer to be the next Ocean?" — Nimue “First of all, who the fuck are you?” “The Ocean.” “The heck?” Accidentally, Morgan just meet water spirit or water dragon in Abyss World. Don't know how but since she lose in rock-paper-scissors in random, she get cursed by Nimue. “As the Emperor of Avalon Empire, Morgan Laurengher!!! You will be punished via the death sentence!!!”— Emperor of Avalon Empire. Not enough mistake as villain, Morgan was accused for murder her family. As the criminals, how can she survive in this world? “I heard about you.... HOW DARE YOU BULLY RACHEL!!!!”— Male Lead of novel ‘All down for lover’, Carsian Von Pendragon. “You will fated as monster... as the demon king... the one who bring destruction to empire... Lady Morgan....” — Female Lead of novel ‘All down for love’, Saintess Rachel. Be accused as Demon and other bad things, Morgan have to facing many obstacles. How can she do that? How can she avoid the death? How can she change the story in her own novel? “Everyone!! Listen!! Fuck You, Fuck you and fuck you too!! I will show this world that I don't give fuck about anything!!!” Embrace her own journey. Morgan or Yoo Suyeon will face her own fate. Genre : Fantasy, Female Protagonist, magic, royalty, action, conflict, romance, comedy. Warning : Swearing, cursing (Too much bad word) Note : This is my first story. English is not my first language, please forgive my poor grammar.

In a world where your shot at fame and fortune depends on the awakening of your latent magical abilities, numbers are everything. Your Class? System? Chosen god? They’re all pieces of a puzzle conveying images of blood and death a thousand ways. But that’s life, ironically enough. And that blood, death, and experience is what comes from the modern heroes sacred duty. Explore Tangents. Kill monsters. Stop them from terraforming the Earth and everything else they’re attracted to— no matter how bizarre. Claude knows bizarre well. Living in the forests of New Gloria with his father gives him an upbringing unique from his classmates. In many ways he’s disconnected from the world of heroes. His near photographic memory of famous heroic events and tales of grandeur can’t change that fact. And no matter how many stories he reads, he can’t prepare himself for the truth of the heroes he’s confided in since boyhood and the monsters he’s feared since before then. As if he needed a more explicit showing, a strange and beautiful age old power is born again within him, twisting his very life into a tumultuous battle-heavy hunt of legend…. Fear twins. Embrace change. Prepare for war. Also the same story will be uploaded at Royal Road if you prefer that for reading!

The next day I woke up, I am now the fiancé of the Duke of Dubois Castle, or known as Lemon. “I am a demon who lives by desire and greed, you have yielded with the contract that you have exchanged with your life?” “Then what do you want?” “I want the whole of you Veta Le Blanchet, not just your blood, heart and soul, it is the whole of you.” Theroux Claude, the third prince of the kingdom. “Lady Le Blanchet, just how can you stand still this demon duke? If you ever get tired of him, you are always welcome to my palace.” Another troublesome man, my childhood friend when I was at the academy, Durand Gagnon. “I have attained this nickname not just because I follow all his Majesty’s order, but because I want to have a stronghold in the knight position so that I can support you my Lady, remember that my oath is only for you.” Then, what is my cousin thinking that he would say such things? “Sister, I have finally inherited the title of the Baron, please come back to our fief, and I will make sure to bring back the glory of our family!” As I try to relinquish the past, the more troublesome it becomes. Is clinging to the tiny bit of my life a wrong choice? And why is the temple spying on me? “Lady Le Blanchet is the only descendant of the family, you shouldn’t involve yourself farther with the Demon Duke.” “It’s done my Lady, as long as it is you, I can give everything, even if I destroy this Kingdom.” Hold on, just what on earth this demon wants from me?

Cover Art by Neo and Yaoyueyi Volume 1 - Having been summoned to another world, Claude Evers is devastated to find out that he has no attack or magic proficiency. In a world of swords and magic, Claude endeavors to become his master's...chef? Despite this turn of events, he soon finds himself relying on his wit and strange abilities to stand by his master's side. With such fearsome enemies in this world, what solutions can Claude hope to cook up? Volume 2 - Defeating a terrifying monster endangering the kingdom, Claude's fame grows. With this in mind, his next goal is to...win over his master's heart? However, he soon learns that the nobility are not one to be trifled with. What can a lone chef do against the schemes of the powerful threatening his livelihood? Volume 3 - Welcome to the 'Certain Slice', where we are sure to serve you something that perfectly hits your tastes. This is a restaurant where you can sample our line of otherworldly food and drink, created by the one and only Demon Cleaver. Please wait here while we call a maid over to attend to your orders. The owner? I'm very sorry. He's not available at the moment. The reason? I'm afraid that he is now a wanted man, for defying kings and kidnapping princesses. Volume 4 - Stuck in another country, Claude and his companions happen upon abilities far different from what they had known before. With a country full of powerful warriors wielding such techniques, guided by a prophetic Oracle, new allies and enemies are around every corner. Will they find what they need to return home, or will 'destiny' swallow them up? Volume 5 - What happens when the person you thought you knew is completely different? Past and present collide as Claude makes his way back to Sistina to once again fight alongside his Master, encountering challenges that few Electi have ever faced. Destruction looms over Sistina as his enemies attack right where one is most vulnerable, the insecurities held in one’s heart. Volume 6 - With Sistina in the process of recoverying, Claude finds himself in a new role with many new challenges ahead. Though the dangers have passed, daily life is still far from boring as messy relationships and sudden adventures are at every corner. There is never a break in the life of an Electi! Volume 7 - War breaks out with the Empire of Purnesia. With decades of hatred possessing its people, Claude becomes embroiled in the tragedy of death and suffering. With his commitment to retain his humanity in jeopardy, how can a chef protect his friends on the battlefield? Volume 8 - Various tragedies have left Claude reeling. With his heart torn and his vow to not kill abandoned, he charges forward to the capital of Purnesia. With his heart trending towards darkness, who will remain by his side as he seeks revenge... and who will point their blade at him instead? Volume 9 - Learning of the existence of an entire army of demons, led by a familiar face, the very world is at stake. What will Claude discover upon setting foot in the realm of Gods, seeking the very limits of his Electi powers? Volume 10 - Peace has come at last, along with a new role for Claude. But his dreams foretell of another hidden danger on the horizon, one that would shatter everything he knows about the world. Volume 11 - Everything has ended, or has it? The secrets of the world are now revealed, and Claude must find everyone once again to face against a threat as old as the Gods. Volume 12 - Back together again, Claude and his crew make one final attempt against The Architect. Past and present collide as the fate of two worlds rest on the victor!

(This is my entry for WSA 2025) [...you, among others have been chosen to become a member of the "Interdimensional Assistants"...] Have you ever found yourself in a tight competition? where there are many participants, but few chosen? Meet Tudor, Kiitan, Soo-ah and Esmeralda, four people from different parts of the world, chosen among many others to join the Interdimensional Assistants; an organization created to stop the destruction of worlds where possible. witness them as they embark on the journey to become representatives of their desired powers and bring balance to where ever they are sent...

Esmeralda was an orphan that lived in the an alleyway behind a restaurant. Her days were always the same. Until the day she met a person that will change her life forever. Join her on this path filled with bloodshed, sadness, happiness and love. (New author here, don't expect a perfect 10/10 novel. There will be many mistakes and plot holes I won't notice. Also I don't plan to release chapters everyday, because I don't see myself as an author capable of making a great story. This is just a hobby for me. Thank you for reading this)

WARNING This book contains mature scenes, explicit content, and potentially triggering themes. It is rated 18+ and is not suitable for readers under the age of 18. Reader discretion is advised. Claude Adams, ranked Beta and son to the Alpha of the Rising Moon Pack, goes in place of his father to a meeting in another pack. He soon finds his mate, and it would have been a beautiful moment for him—if only things were different. After receiving a mysterious message that wasn’t meant for him but for a human, Claude decides to take a vacation on a luxury cruise liner. He suspects the message might be part of a scam or something more sinister. On the cruise, he meets Nikolai Vladimirovich, a ruthless Russian Mafia boss. Can what was supposed to be a little fling turn into something more? And what will happen when Nikolai finds out that Claude is no ordinary man but a werewolf?

Esmeralda's revenge is ignited when she catches her husband cheating with her best friend. She discovers she was drugged and compelled to sign a paper declaring the transfer of will from her to husband.In a bid to flee from an assassination attempt,she gets involved in accident and finds herself in a strange environment. She spends the next few years of her life orchestrating a plan for her revenge under the protection of her saviour.She appears three years later with a new identity and meets with her ex-husband's business rival for a beneficial collaboration. As lies,deceits and revenge entwines,can Esmeralda let go of her past and find love or will her obsession for revenge force her into a life of regret and lonliness?

[Fanaa (n.) destruction of self, destroyed in love.] An untold tale of gods with an unfortunate fate. The forbidden love, friendship, and desire that turns to hatred have been punished by the almighty, who has cursed them with a life-long war. How did it start? But How could they end it? Saori Claude Moon, the main protagonist of this story, began her adventure by participating in the tournament that had begun in the other world to fulfill her late grandmother's last wish. She met a number of individuals on her quest and was unaware that she was a royal magnet. The other folks, on the other hand, despise her for entering their world and envy her for wielding such great power. She had no idea that her little adventure would lead her on a journey to discover the truth on something more beyond their knowledge.

Esmeralda "Esme" Moreau never imagined her life would lead to a secret arrangement with Alexander "Alex" Vale, the enigmatic billionaire. Desperate to save her family from ruin caused by her stepmother’s reckless spending, Esmeralda became Alex’s "kept woman," sacrificing her freedom for her family’s survival. Yet behind the power imbalance, she found herself falling for the man beneath the facade. But whispers of Alex’s first love returning convinced Esmeralda she was only a replacement. Heartbroken and determined to protect herself, she vanished without a trace, hiding the fact that she was carrying his child. Three years later, Esmeralda is a thriving tech entrepreneur, fiercely independent and raising her son, Luca Moreau-Vale, on her own terms. But her carefully rebuilt life comes crashing down when Alex spots her at a gala. Now more ruthless and determined than ever, Alex confronts Esmeralda, his fury ignited by her disappearance and his shock intensified by Luca’s uncanny resemblance to him. As Alex fights to reclaim the family he didn’t know he had, old wounds and new betrayals surface. Esmeralda must navigate the scars of her abusive past, from her manipulative stepmother to her scheming stepsister, while grappling with her unresolved feelings for Alex. Meanwhile, Alex is determined to prove that Esmeralda was never second-best, even as jealous rivals and dangerous secrets threaten to tear them apart again. In this tale of passion, redemption, and second chances, can two hearts bound by secrets find their way back to one another?

En 1998, el periodista Reese Reed viaja a un misterioso pueblo suizo ubicado al borde de un acantilado esmeralda. Impulsado por rumores y relatos de curaciones milagrosas y desapariciones inquietantes, Reese se embarca en una investigación para documentar los secretos del lugar.

The main character Addison del Triesh is a Nobel during the day but at night she is an assassin working for the crown prince who is a childhood friend. Because of this Addison never formed close relationships with anyone because the crown prince got jealous and always punished anyone who got close to her. Until one day when Addison was given a job to take a traitor Duke Claud of house Targel. But when Addison slipped into his room at the dead of the night he was waiting in his drinking some wine in his robe with his sword beside him. Addison wasn't surprised so she pulled out her duel blades and lunged at Claud but he whipped out his sword and blocked it. Addison, soon realizing she was no match for Claud, left. But she would always follow him around dressed as a maid or a farmer. She even pretended to be one of his knights. But she always failed. And on day while she was out as her regular self Addison del Triesh, he found her threatened her that he would tell the emporer she was trying to kill him. So Addison was forced to become one of his knights for real this time. But the crown prince didn't like this and now he's trying to take back what is self proclaimed his.

Ordinary life takes an extraordinary turn when Claude Bask, a jaded office worker, finds himself and others transported into a surreal and perilous setting. Stripped of their mundane routines, participants are thrust into a brutal death game with high stakes: win and gain untold riches, or lose and face certain death. Guided by enigmatic figures like the chilling "Executive" and the ever-watchful "Game Master," the participants navigate a series of psychological and strategic games. As alliances form and break under the strain of fear and greed, Claude must contend with the moral dilemmas and primal instincts that surface in a life-or-death scenario.

"Did you save a kingdom in your past life? If not, how could you get your hands on a woman like me?" Thrilling and seductive, this new series is a dark blend of The Little Mermaid and Cinderella along with a fantasy world different from the rest. When sixteen year old painter, Gabriella saves a dieing young man, Arik, she knows nothing of his origins. All she knows is that he's foreign and trouble. They don't make the best impression on each other but Arik's hooked. Arik is the crown prince of the Continent of Fable and although the power games of the court don't make his succession certain he really couldn't care less. He's engaged to a treacherous and simply wicked monster's daughter, but not by choice. For his kingdom and his life he must marry Esmeralda but his love with Gabriella make things difficult. Their love is thorn apart and Gabriella's feelings for Arik are transformed from fiery passion to ice cold hatred bordering on obsession. She is dragged into a world of legends that she's only ever heard about and now works for an ancient evil who's tricked her. Gabriella and Arik must find a way to conquer their foes and get their happy ever after or die trying. Should this merman have never left his castle?

two main male characters: Claude, a modern-day witch, and Eden, a Nephilim. Even though they are completely different from one another, they are ultimately just the two sides of the same coin. Hundreds of years have passed since the war ended between the Nephilims and the humans. Eden, being the last of his race, had received punishment from the Archangels for their transgressions. Therefore, he had been doing nothing but obediently carry out his punishment, since what else could he do with his inescapable fate? Until ... PACK! Eden turned to see an unfamiliar man against the window, squinting at him. His ivory hair was dripping wet, well actually he was drenched from head to toe as if he went for a swim and forgot to bring a spare change of clothes which made his current clothes stick to his body and outlining his muscles. His pinkish eyes squinted hard at Eden for a few seconds before recognition sets in. "YOU!" He pushed himself off the window and went towards the entrance all while Eden was trying to place the crazy human in his head and the next thing he knew the man grabbed hold of his arm, ignoring some humans in uniform telling him off for getting the floors wet and dragged him out of the place. ────୨ৎ──── please dont judge the cover ;; its made from canva. socials: @aresclothovt at twitter! NOTE: im the original author of this work. my previous account was binded with just a twitter account that i dont think it's secure enough so i made a new account.

Esmeralda accidentally enters the magical forest where the evil dragon lives. To get out of the magical forest, he joins Lafery's academy group to find the four lost spirit rings of the knights, resurrect them to defeat the evil dragon, and reopen the portal that was destroyed by the dragon's breath.

From "can I borrow a kiss for bet" to "It was nice sleeping with you" Ethan and Esmeralda entered the most inconvenient marriage of the century. _______ A commitment-phobic and emotionally unavailable Billionaire. That is the reputation that precedes Ethan Westbury. The words cold and distant don't even begin to describe him. An unwarned kiss made him cross his path with Esmeralda Fox, the eccentric actress. She is sure that the billionaire who has more money than emotions is the devil in disguise. Now, the story gets spicy here. Ethan's grandfather's will inheritance clause had posed a great threat to everything he had achieved so far in his life. Get married before his thirty-fourth birthday or lose everything to his Asshole cousin who would stop at nothing to defeat him. Marrying the emerald-eyed curvy beauty is the only option he had. The problem? He is unable to keep up his distant and cold appeal before the devilish beauty. She is everything he hadn't expected. She is like a typhoon, breaking all of his fences and walls and creeping into his heart like a clawing vine. Suddenly, it's impossible for him to keep up with this marriage of convenience when his contractual wife is nothing but an inconvenience with a capital I.

¿Qué tienen en común una rosa y una mentira? Exacto. Ambas son peligrosas. La rosa es hermosa pero al tocarla solo conseguirás pincharte con sus espinas. Y la mentira, cruel y despiadada, construirá un castillo de burbujas e ilusiones que romperán tu corazón al estrellarse contra la cruda verdad. Catherina es vivaz y hábil, y dispuesta a todo por salir adelante se topa con la oportunidad de su vida, una que promete cambiarle la vida y a su familia, todo a través de una gran mentira. ¿Será posible convertirse en la nueva "Lady "Elizabeth", la favorita de la reina? ¿Será posible resistir a los encantos de un mundo construido con rubíes y esmeraldas, o cederá ante la gallardía de cierto príncipe y sus rosas rojas? ¿Quién eres realmente Catherina?

"I always feel cold." No matter how good life may seem, some people still feel cold even when surrounded by those who love them. They feel an emptiness in their heart and soul that doesn’t go away, no matter what they do. A voice in their head keeps telling them, "You don't deserve anything in your life. You didn't do anything to earn such beautiful gifts." "You are nothing more than an empty husk, lucky enough just to be alive." "You don't even deserve to be born, let alone live in this world." At this point, you just want to disappear from the earth. But what if your wish came true... --- Claude Vedh, a 15-year-old boy, is transmigrated to another world called Snodedliv. This beautiful and peaceful-looking planet experiences constant snowfall. Watching the snow can calm your heart. This world has magic too. Isn’t that what everyone on Earth dreams of—feeling it, breathing it, and living in a world full of magic? That’s what people from Earth would think, but for the races that live on this planet, it’s a frozen hell. They have never seen or known spring, summer, or autumn; only an everlasting winter remains. This world is full of myths, mysteries, and unknown threats, always hidden in darkness, ready to devour you and everything close to you. Magic and Sword Curses and Blessings Talent and Hard Work Dreams and Hope Past and Future The Strong and the Weak Whether you are human or demon, Nothing really matters in the face of absolute power. Your past, present, and future can all disappear with a single breath of an absolute being. Claude, a young boy who never saw the cruel nature of humans on Earth, is now about to experience pain, suffering, and tragedy. He is about to witness the true evil nature of human beings and beings far worse than humans. Will he become "THE ALGID REX" or just another weed that crumbles away? --- **Author’s Note:** I am going to do my best while writing this novel. I am participating in this year's WSA and hope to be within the top 50 finalists. I aim to write a novel with at least 500+ chapters. With good support from readers, I will try my best to push beyond my limits and write a novel with 1000+ chapters. If there are any mistakes in the novel, please let me know. I will do my best to improve it. I hope you enjoy reading my work.

Esmeralda Makessa, a stunning and vibrant young lady, faced numerous hardships, particularly from those she regarded as family, having been born mute. Losing her mom at her tender age was what she wished it never happened but fate had it way as it led her into getting to know her father. She thought everything was going to take a turn for the good since she now belong to a rich family her but it just became worst, is it the fact she found out that her mother had a one night stand with the man she referred to as her father and his family wasn't ready to accept her as part of them, or her own father isn't ready to announce to the world that she's part of his family. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Andrio Reggani, a stunning, handsome and arrogant young lad who thinks the whole world revolves around his palm all because he belongs to the Reggani who rank the richest family in and out of the country, Italy and also Europe being their continent. He had return from the united states of america to study back in his country as per his father's wish, he never wanted to but couldn't defile his father words, especially knowing fully well that the reason his father brought him closer was to keep an eye on him after he found out about him being a play boy in nature, something Andrio didn't deny What happens when he cross path with Esmeralda wanting to explore his sexual desires he had begun developing towards her only to find out that she's mute. Would he proceeds or would he allow his feelings take over him. Would she succumb to her feelings and let him have his way eventually he did or would she protect what her mom told her to uphold which was her virginity, as it was a pride of every lady.

Kaladan, A world full of war and strife. Most but not all Kingdoms are in constant war as kings would rule with an iron fist, others rule with a wise mind and some, rule through fear. In the kingdom of Valence the 3rd prince was born, Claude Tariel Valence, Being born a prince comes with many threats and opportunities. As years would go by he now tries to live out his life. Or can he?, as things just doesn't go his way, with threats on his life looming almost everyday and dark omens in his dreams forces him to vie for the throne, through the King's trial , he must prove himself to be worthy to rule above all...

Claude Riesen and his friends are all cadets of Lameanr's Military Academy. Between laughs, parties, and military drills, unbreakable bonds are formed between each member of Lameanr's Class C. However, with the threat of war looming in the distance, this group of students must maneuver their way through tough obstacles and grow as people.

{Mature content} Slow burn: so be warned She is a billionaire's daughter in search of true love, despite all the heartbreaks she has been through... He is a tycoon's son looking for true love... when their paths cross will there be a great love story between these two? ********* "What do you think about Elias?" Esmeralda blinked dumbly at her father, her mind turning blank. Noticing his daughter's expression, the older man chuckled. "I had a conversation with Patrick yesterday." Hearing the name of her father's dear friend, Esmeralda's heart dropped. She didn't have a good feeling about where this conversation was going. "He had brought up a brilliant suggestion." Her father's eyes practically sparkled with excitement, a direct contrast to the building dread in Esmeralda's stomach. "My dear, how do you feel about marrying Elias?" Elias was Patrick's son, someone that Esmeralda had grown up with. However, that was all he was to her. Elias is just a friend and nothing more to her. "I don't like Elias that way, Dad." Esmeralda frowned. "You don't?'' Mr. Fernandez asked after hearing his daughter's reply. Esmeralda exhaled. "Dad, look, Elias and I are just friends. Nothing more." "But you two were so close growing up. It would be a good match, Esmeralda," her father said. Silently, Esmeralda tightly clenched her fists at her sides, trying her best to contain herself. Her father was always like this-- once he had made a decision, he wouldn't listen to any other suggestions, even if he was the one that had asked for those differing opinions in the first place. "But Dad--" "Who knows?" Mr. Fernandez cut in before Esmeralda could finish her sentence. "As the saying goes, no good relationship starts without a good friendship first. After your marriage, you might both develop feelings for each other." "Elias and I--" Ignoring her, he continued, "The boy might even welcome the arrangement. We always thought that he had a thing for you." With a wink, Mr. Fernandez stood up from his seat. "Try talking to him first so that we can get an idea of what he feels about this arrangement, alright? If he has feelings for you, it wouldn't be too bad an idea to get married," he said. Walking over, he gave his daughter's shoulder a light squeeze. All Esmeralda felt were the chains on her body tightening. She didn't want this marriage; she didn't need to be bound by it. However, nothing she was saying was getting through to her father. "I'm sure that after you see how much he loves you and how good he is, you will eventually learn to love him too." With those final words, Mr. Fenandez left the room, leaving his daughter to simmer in the aftershock of the news he had just dropped on her. Like it? Add it to your library your reviews and comments will be highly appreciated.