Rouge The Bat And Knuckles

In the heart of a ruthless city ruled by power and money, Zayan stands at the top—a cold, calculating billionaire with no room for empathy, no use for love. They call him The Devil, and he wears the title like a crown. Nora is an orphan trying to survive in a world that never gave her a chance. When she lands a job as a maid in Zayan’s towering estate, she expects cruelty. She just didn’t expect to awaken something buried deep inside the man who claims to feel nothing. But Zayan doesn’t love. He controls. And Nora doesn’t trust. She endures. Yet in a world where emotions are weakness, their growing connection becomes the most dangerous threat of all. Because even devils can bleed—and maids can burn the world down.

As Isabella's heart races with anticipation on her 18th birthday, she eagerly awaits the moment she'll finally meet her mate. But when Alpha Ethan delivers a crushing rejection, her world crumbles around her, leaving her feeling betrayed and utterly heartbroken. Little does she know, this rejection is just the beginning of her descent into darkness. In her despair, Isabella stumbles upon a chilling revelation: Alpha Ethan has struck a treacherous deal with the Rouge Alpha King, Damien. Their sinister pact threatens to unravel everything Isabella thought she knew about her pack and her destiny. Suddenly, she is thrust into a deadly game of power and deception, where every move could mean the difference between life and death. Haunted by the echoes of Ethan's betrayal and Damien's looming presence, Isabella realizes she's become a pawn in a dangerous game with no clear rules. With danger lurking around every corner, she must summon all her strength and cunning to navigate this treacherous path and uncover the truth before it's too late.

Ashen and Aether Born of a forbidden love between a divine being and a mortal, the Aetherians were gifted to the world—wielders of immense magic, living symbols of the gods’ blessings. But where blessings fall, shadows grow. Greed took root in mankind. Power was hoarded. Blood was spilled. Mortals sought to steal what was never meant to be theirs. Enraged by humanity’s corruption, the gods unleashed a terrible curse. From that divine wrath came the Ashen—beings born of darkness, branded by fate, cursed to suffer for the sins of their ancestors. This is the story of one such boy. A child of the Ashen, born not in chains but in peace, cradled by love, dreaming of becoming a hero to all. For a time, he knew joy. He had a family. He had a friend. He had a future. But fate does not favor the cursed. One by one, hope crumbled. One by one, everything he loved was taken. Now, with the world set against him and a power within he can barely control, he faces a choice, Will he defy the gods and become the hero he swore to be? Or will he become the very curse he was born from?

Before a woman sits on the throne… sometimes, she must rise from the ashes first. A maid who speaks less than the truth — and a princess who sells secrets more precious than gold. Within the walls of the palace, something is hidden… something powerful enough to turn enemies into pawns — if one can figure out who’s really holding the board. Intrigue, betrayal, and loyalty twist together like thorns in a game where every move is deadlier than the last. Who seeks no revenge? Who truly deserves the crown? And who is the real queen — the one they burned… or the one who watches in silence? This is a tale of royal blood… Where the crown lies not just on the head — but in wit, patience, and vengeance.

A boy with no name. A kingdom of magic. A secret too dangerous to be forgotten. Found nearly dead in a river and taken in by the royal family, Zayn grows up believing he's just an ordinary boy in a world where everyone has powers-except him. but something darkest stirs beneath his skin. And when his forgotten past begins to awaken, the fate of the Elarion kingdom will rest on the one boy who was never meant to survive.

She asked for his help. She never said she wasn’t human. Feared across the seas, Captain Sawyer "Ironhook" Maddox has built his name on blood, betrayal, and an iron will. He doesn't believe in myths. He doesn't believe in mercy. Until her. A fiery woman with storm-blue eyes boards his ship, begging for his help to rescue her father from the clutches of the Spanish — and to find a treasure cursed by the gods: Sangre Dorada. She becomes the ship’s unlikely heart, earning her place among hardened men and worming her way into the captain’s guarded soul. But when the mission shatters in betrayal, and she’s claimed by the sea, the truth surfaces with her name on it — and it’s not what he believed. She’s not just a woman. She’s not even entirely mortal. And the curse she carries could either doom them all… or save them. A sweeping tale of salt, blood, and sirens — perfect for fans of enemies-to-lovers romance, sea-faring fantasy, and mythical betrayal.

Chaque nuit, Julius rêve de sa propre mort… dans un corps qui n’est pas le sien. Poignardé, haï, impuissant. Et chaque réveil est plus douloureux que le précédent.

When university student Theo Ramirez has a chance run-in with Officer Mara Delaney, a solitary and sharp-witted policewoman with a past she keeps tightly guarded, neither expects the encounter to spark an unlikely, age-gap friendship that reshapes both their lives. Set against the backdrop of a tense campus protest, institutional scrutiny, and public misinterpretation, Parallel Lines explores the fragile space between trust and assumption, intimacy and visibility. As Theo navigates accusations, alienation, and the weight of being “too close” to someone like Mara, the two form a bond that defies categorization—one forged not by romance, but by mutual recognition in a world that prefers simpler narratives. When whispers swell into hearings and headlines, both must decide how much they’re willing to risk to remain part of each other’s lives. Spanning years, careers, and quiet acts of devotion, Parallel Lines is a story about the quiet heroism of platonic love, the resilience of chosen connection, and what it means to stand beside someone—especially when the world tells you not to.

"Alethea and the Billionaires" Dark Billionaire Romance | High Society Alethea Vione was born into a world that worships power and money—two things she never had. Abandoned, betrayed, and sold to the highest bidder, her life became a game played by cruel billionaires and aristocrats who only saw her body, never her soul. They wanted to control her. They wanted to break her. But they forgot— Even a shattered girl can be dangerous when she learns to bleed with grace. Behind every forced smile, Alethea hid her pain. Behind every designer gown, she carried her scars. And behind the madness, one man quietly watched— not as a predator, but as a protector. In a world where loyalty is rare and lust is currency, will Alethea become their perfect prey, or rise as the woman they never expected to fear?

Stella has lived as a rogue omega since her early teens—the day her pack discovered who she truly was and kicked her out of the pack. She was adopted and taken care of by a rogue alpha couple who raised her like their own. For years, she survived in the shadows until the only family she had was taken from her by other rogues. Now alone, she’s hardened, dangerous, and everything an omega isn’t supposed to be. Marcus is the future Head Alpha—born and raised in one of the most powerful and progressive packs, where omegas are treated with respect. But there’s one rule his pack will never break: No mercy for rogues. When rumors spread of a feared rogue lurking near their borders, Marcus prepares to eliminate the threat. But what he finds is not a monster—it's an omega with more strength and scars than she should ever carry. But the worst of all, she just might be his mate.

(Switching 1st person POV between Jack and Alexandria) A lone human in an all angel and demon school? What will happen when Lucifer's daughter, Alexandria takes an interest in him? Under the protection of the strongest fallen angel, Jack the human must learn fast or die trying.

A man who wants to die but was saved by a witch.

Gustavo is a huge saltwater crocodile who spent over 60 years in a zoo. He spent his days relaxing in a huge pool for himself, yet that all changed when the world ended. A virus from space wiped out over 60 percent of all life and the survivors evolved. Gustavo was freed by his handler and the two must work together to live in this dangerous new world.

In a post-Virat-Rohit era, Indian cricket is in crisis. To rebuild the national team, the BCCI launches the most intense talent hunt in history: “Bat & Ball.” Among 44 young players, one silent, unorthodox batsman named Aryan Raj stands out — not for power, but for precision, mindset, and obsession to win. This is not just a game. It’s a war of ego, emotions, and explosive cricket rivalries — watched by international legends and driven by media madness. Who will survive the trials? Who will lead India next?

In a world where clans kill for power and kingdoms rot behind gilded masks, love should be the last thing to bloom. Sayaka Kiryuu, the Kiryuu Clan’s cold and deadly eldest daughter, is a warrior carved from discipline and duty. Her blade never falters. Her heart never strays. Until a masked girl arrives—silent, fragile, and far too curious. She claims to be lost. Powerless. But behind her still gaze hides obsession. Reina Tsukihana was born in a kingdom where women are meant to be beautiful, obedient, silent. She was promised to a prince. Instead, she chose war. And Sayaka. She will bleed for her. Kill for her. Lie for her. Even if she must shatter her soul to do it. This is not a love story. This is a descent.

About A paladin and a assassin

Dragos Nicolae Vlad III has chosen solitude over his destined role as the leader of vampires. But when Dawn Carter, a young woman with financial struggles, lands a job at the Vlad mansion, her immunity to Dragos' compulsion stirs something long dead within him. Worry. He needs to find out why. Dawn has no idea vampires exist, let alone that she's living among them or that the dangerously gorgeous Dragos is their chosen one. As feelings start to grow between them, old wounds and new desires surface, but their love isn't meant to be. She is something else. Something pure. And he? A being forged from dark magic, forever damned. A vampire, and not just any kind. Will Dragos give up the first woman to touch his heart in over four hundred years? Or can their forbidden love create a path to peace for both the human and vampire species? *Warning* This book contains mature content. (Graphic violence and explicit scenes) Reader discretion advised. ††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††† Check out my TikTok @rileyruth_xo for exciting edits about each character. Thank you!!!

The "Emperor and the spirit" stories are a collection of tales and legends told by the ghost Betaal to the legendary king Vikramaditya. Betal tells Vikram a story and then poses a riddle related to the story, testing Vikram's wisdom and justice. If Vikram answers correctly, Betal returns to his previous location; otherwise, he continues to tell stories and ask questions.

Heir to Eldoria's throne, Prince Albert feels constrained by King Solomon, his conservative father. When he encounters Isabella, a talented and independent blacksmith whose spirit sparks a forbidden love, his universe is permanently transformed. King Solomon's quest for royal purity conflicts with a growing national catastrophe as they risk all for stolen moments: the strange depletion of Dragon's Breath Ore, vital for Eldoria's survival. The King is unaware that Isabella's family has a deeply held secret about the ore; therefore, she presents both a possible answer and a serious hazard. Albert has a terrible decision when their covert affair is discovered: fulfill his royal obligation by marrying a noblewoman and healing Eldoria's kingdom's crisis or rebel against his father and embrace the blacksmith he loves even if it means forfeiting his crown and leading Eldoria to a new, unforeseen dawn.

Bida, a young boy raised by his parents in a rural town. Quite introverted, he spents most of his time inside and listening to the stories of his bedridden grandfather. Stories of the old with heroes fighting evil and being the savior of the world. He likes to envision himself as one of the heroes in the stories possessing strength and courage unlike any others. Who knows maybe one day he'll have the same opportunity as the heroes in his grandfather's stories but for now only time will tell. "English isn't my first language so I know that I'll make a couple of mistakes when writing this stories. I hope that you coud point out or give some advice in the comment section when you have the chance." - Author

In a world divided by empires and forged by blood, love becomes the most dangerous rebellion of all. Cassian Valerius, a hardened warrior of the Roman Empire, has spent his life wielding the blade for glory and duty. Bound by honor, he never questioned the cost of conquest until the day he laid eyes on her. Lady Selene Aureliana, a noblewoman of the rival Elyrian kingdom, is as brilliant as she is beautiful. Trapped in a gilded cage of politics and power, her heart longs for freedom and finds it in the eyes of an enemy. As war brews between their nations, an impossible romance ignites. Torn between loyalty to his people and devotion to the woman he cannot forget, Cassian must choose: betray his oath or forsake his heart. Together, they will face treason, treachery, and tragedy. But in a time when kingdoms fall and blades decide fate, will love be their salvation or their doom? The Laurel and the Blade is a sweeping tale of forbidden love, sacrifice, and courage, where the price of passion may be the empire itself.

Once upon a time, in a land far away, at the heart of the mighty kingdom of Eldomor, lived a young princess named Mirah. She was the youngest of the royals and a figure of both awe and dread. The Eldomir called her the Loved One, not because she was the heart of her people, no—Mirah Galdrion was the shadow of the kingdom. The Feared princess. The Cursed Maiden. The Bane of Eldomor. For her entire life, she was locked away in a lone tower, abandoned and cast away by her own family because of the vicious curse that stained her soul. She was hidden. Forsaken. Forgotten. Mirah Galdrion lived a life of seclusion. That is, until the dark king laid his eyes on her.