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Victoria Vance

Marked by the Ruthless Princess

In her previous life, Lina Riley harbored an unrequited love for the Fifth Princess, Victoria Ashwood. Lina sacrificed everything for her—securing her place on the throne, protecting her borders, and losing her arm and sight in the process. Yet, her loyalty was repaid with a goblet of poisoned wine and the execution of her entire family. Victoria despised her, accusing Lina of cruelty and of orchestrating her elder sister’s death, deeming her unworthy of love. When the poison took effect, Lina closed her eyes in despair, only to awaken back in the moment they first met. On that fateful day, Lina had stumbled upon Victoria being beaten by palace maids, an encounter that set everything in motion. This time, Lina turned away, choosing a different path, but a faint fragrance of plum blossoms lured her in. One reckless night led to a moment of despair when she awoke to find the coldly beautiful face of her bedmate—Lucille Everard, the Princess Regent. Lucille, while outwardly uninterested in court affairs, was notorious for her swift and decisive actions that had seen emperors replaced with alarming frequency. Compared to Lucille’s power, Lina’s past dealings with Victoria seemed like mere child's play. As Lucille stirred awake, Lina's nerves were frayed. “Given the circumstances, Your Highness, what do you think of me now?” she asked, resigned to her fate. To her surprise, Lucille chuckled softly. “I think you’re wonderful.” Stunned, Lina could only manage a confused “Huh?” From that moment, everything veered off course. Lucille's palace soon bloomed with roses—Lina’s favorite. Amidst the swaying blossoms, the resolute Princess Regent would gently take Lina’s hand, her once-frigid gaze warm and tender. “My dear Lina, you are the finest woman in the world.” In her new life, Lina often dreamed. She dreamt of someone leaving a bouquet of roses at her grave, their robes trailing the light fragrance of plum blossoms. They sipped wine with a wry smile, murmuring, “Silly girl, I avenged you.” Victoria Ashwood was reborn too. She hadn’t expected that killing Lina would provoke her aunt’s ruthless revenge. Determined to avoid a similar fate, she resolved to feign affection for Lina, even if it took a lifetime. At a palace banquet, Victoria was taken aback by Lina’s beauty. Draped in fine silks, Lina was a dazzling sight, so different from the weathered woman Victoria remembered. Drawn to her, Victoria was about to approach when she noticed Lucille at Lina’s side, gently wiping her lips with a soft smile. “Take it slow,” Lucille murmured. Lina paused, then chuckled as she adjusted a strand of Lucille’s hair. Victoria’s heart twisted in fury. When her desperate attempts to win Lina back failed, she demanded, “Why won’t you love me?” Lina sneered. “Show some respect, Fifth Princess. You should address me as Aunt. Besides, your hypocrisy and cold-heartedness make you unworthy of love.” Years ago, a young Lucille Everard encountered a lost girl in the palace gardens. The girl declared that Lucille was beautiful and promised to marry her one day. Thirteen years later, a fateful misunderstanding during a bout of poisoning entwined their paths. What began as teasing quickly turned Lucille from a hunter into prey, helplessly ensnared by the woman she never forgot. Tags: 1. Cold yet protective Princess Regent × Reborn and resigned noblewoman 2. Nine-year age gap (Princess Regent is older) 3. Alternate history, non-patriarchal setting 4. Puppet empress, regent princess ruling behind the scenes 5. Two lifetimes of love, slow-burn romance
Writerszai · 59.8K Views

Reborn as the Iron Queen: Love and Gunpowder in the Civil War

21 century Wall Street financial analyst Victoria Clarke travels to the American South in 1861 in a car accident and becomes the infamous widow Eleanor Van der Lyn-a serpentine woman recorded in history as having been “hanged by the neck on the eve of the inauguration of Abraham Lincoln for treason”. Lincoln on the eve of his inauguration for treason”. She looks in the mirror at her original character's flaming lips and waist, and sneers, “A villain? No, I'll make both the North and South kneel and tremble under my skirt!” Clutching the mysterious diary left behind by the original owner in her left hand (which records the dirty dealings between the Southern aristocrats and the Northern politicians), and carrying the three mysterious “adopted sons” in her right hand (which are actually the artificial war machines in the Southern secret laboratories), Eleanor kicked away Alexander Hawthorne, the plantation owner who tries to control her by marriage, and threw the champagne into her hand, and then kicked her out of the room. Hawthorne, who pours champagne on a slave-state legislator's marriage agreement: “I have only two rules for parenting: teach my children to level slave estates with dynamite, and teach them to turn Northern generals with love letters.” --When the New York Times ridiculed her as a “slut stirring up the war through nepotism,” she took her adopted children to burn cotton fields live and force Lincoln to sign the Early Emancipation Proclamation; when Northern spies kidnapped her children, she backhandedly exposed the gold smuggling chain between General Grant and the Bank of the South, which was featured in the Washington Post. When Northern spies kidnapped her children, she backhandedly exposed the gold smuggling chain between General Grant and the Bank of the South, making headlines in the Washington Post: “Thanks to the arms sent by the enemy, I am now the first female arms dealer and interim Secretary of State of the United States of America.
Cyrusngoo · 1.5K Views

Choisi par le destin, Rejeté par l'Alpha

Trinity, dix-huit ans, est différente de tous les autres loups-garous de sa meute. Pour commencer, il y a eu des circonstances inhabituelles entourant sa naissance, de plus, elle est le seul membre de la meute à ne jamais se transformer en forme de loup. Donc maintenant elle n'appartient vraiment à aucun lieu. Pas tout à fait humaine et pas tout à fait loup. Elle pensait qu'elle serait capable de vivre sa vie comme elle le voulait quand elle aurait eu dix-huit ans. Aller au collège, se faire des amis, s'amuser. Mais que doit-elle faire quand l'Alpha dangereusement sexy tombe littéralement sur ses genoux ? "Je ne suis pas humaine et je ne suis pas une louve. Je n'appartiens à aucun endroit ..." "...nous savons tous les deux que personne ne va prendre pour compagne, et même s'ils le faisaient, ils me rejetteraient de toute façon." Que va faire l'Alpha sexy et taciturne ? Les anciens le font organiser ces fêtes ridicules pour chercher une compagne. Il ne veut pas d'une compagne, mais il sait qu'il a besoin d'une compagne pour compléter le Cercle alpha. Sans une compagne, une Luna pour la meute, son peuple souffrirait. Et que va-t-il faire lorsqu'il tombe sur la fille que le destin lui a choisie et qu'il découvre qu'elle n'a pas de loup ? "C'est impossible !" Je rugis. "Il est hors de question que je prenne pour compagne une fille qui n'a pas même un loup. Elle sera trop faible. Elle sera inférieure. Elle ne sera pas assez forte pour être une Luna." "Je ne pouvais tout simplement pas l'accepter comme mon âme soeur. Pas complètement. Ce n'était pas sûr pour elle. Elle se ferait tuer. Et elle entraînerait ma meute dans sa chute." Quand ces deux se rencontrent, des étincelles vont sûrement s'envoler. Mais sera-ce de la passion, ou leur combat constant ? Aucun d'eux ne voulait d'un compagnon. Aucun d'eux ne veut du compagnon que le destin a choisi pour eux. Et aucun d'eux ne peut faire disparaître ce lien de compagnon. Que vont-ils faire maintenant qu'ils sont littéralement coincés l'un avec l'autre ? ***Avertissement de Classement*** Langage adulte Violence Contenu sexuel fort CE LIVRE EST SOUS UN CONTRAT EXCLUSIF ET IL NE DOIT PAS ÊTRE POSTÉ OU PUBLIÉ AILLEURS. Suivez-moi pour trouver mes autres livres ou me poser une question, merci de lire!!! SUIVEZ-MOI ET DITES-MOI CE QUE VOUS PENSEZ https://discord.gg/8wrYgHqemB https://twitter.com/DCinMI https://www.facebook.com/deni.chance.71 https://www.instagram.com/dcinmi87/ ***L'ART DE COUVERTURE EST LA PROPRIÉTÉ EXCLUSIVE DE L'AUTEUR ET A ÉTÉ ILLUSTRÉ PAR VICTORIA DAYEN DE MSPUGLUVER'S ART***
Deni_Chance · 469.2K Views

Horrifying Tales of Haunted Places-(Moved to a New Link)

Horror stories written by Joseph Kohtz The Ghoulish Haunted Mansion: On Halloween, a group of kids decides to go inside an old abandoned mansion to see if it's haunted and end up getting scared out of their minds by all sorts of monsters and ghosts. While inside, the kids meet up with a talking cat and jack-o-lantern who try to protect them from the spirits and try to convince one of them to read a spell from a book to get rid of the ghosts. Return to The Ghoulish Haunted Mansion: On a field trip, Susan Piper takes her class to The Wellington Mansion and tells them how it was haunted before she got rid of the ghosts a decade ago on Halloween with her friends' help. She also told her class how to re-haunt the house and warned them not to do so. The next day, on Halloween, six of Susan's students enter the mansion, bring the ghosts and monsters back, and get scared out of their wits. Jack, the jack-o-lantern who knew their teacher, protects them with help from Alvin, the ghost puppy, and tries to convince Victoria to read the same spell Susan read when she was in the mansion to get rid of the ghosts. The Spooky Halloween Sleepover in The Haunted Woods: After a few of their friends go missing, a group of kids investigates The Dead Woods to find them. While there, they run into monsters and ghosts that pick them off. Since their friends are disappearing, they decide to have a sleepover in the haunted woods until they find their friends, but they soon all go missing after the hauntings get worse. Fear Itself: After being told a ghost story around the campfire, a group of kids who go to a camp gets scared to death while ghosts and monsters haunt the camp and forest. They get scared, but some think it's all a prank by one of the counselors at first, even when the campers and the counselors start to get picked off one by one. Even though things look bad, some campers still think it's a fraud, at least until things get worse. Because the longer they stay and ignore the ghosts' warnings, the worse the hauntings get. Then they become convinced and start to get scared out of their wits.
Joseph_Kohtz · 24.1K Views

Trapped: The Mafia King's Obsession

WARNING!!! BOOK HAS EXPLICIT AND MATURE CONTENT. NO RAPE!!! [EXCERPT] "I just want to make sure that you will not change your mind. You will be bound to me and you will be the wife of the future Mafia Boss. Will you accept it?" "W-Wait! Wife? You want me to be your wife?" "Do you think I will let someone be your boyfriend and husband after helping you? Look, I will save you but in exchange, you will be trapped. You could never get away from me and the Mafia Clan. You will be mine forever." +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Xylia Lovelle Antonov was the heiress of the most influential and wealthiest family in Bloomsdale City. She wasn't just a pretty face. She's smart, obedient and the kind-hearted princess of the Antonov Clan. Aciel Vance De Silva was the illegitimate son of the city's most powerful Mafia Clan. A rebellious young man, feared by everyone. He had his own rules, and no one could order him around, even his father—the exact opposite of Xylia. Although he hated her for being so obedient, Aciel helped Xylia get away from her family by offering her to be his fiance. She wanted to be free and because she was in love with Aciel, she agreed with his offer but only to be trapped again by the laws of the Mafia. Can Xylia get away from Aciel and the Mafia Clan? Or will she stay trapped and bound as the future wife of the Mafia Boss? What if Aciel had his second chance to get to know Xylia? What would happen if his feelings turned into obsession? Would it be too late for him to realize his true feelings? ***BOOK COVER IS MINE. PLEASE DO NOT REPOST.*** ART BY: ELKSHAN PLEASE ALSO READ MY OTHER NOVELS AND FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK. IG: author_skymaiden FB: Sky_Maiden
sky_maiden · 190.2K Views

A Love That Knows No Bounds [ BL ]

Zade Krinson is a talented young businessman. Although he is only nearly 30 years old, he owns a large real estate company with many branches. Lee Seungmin is his contract husband. Of course, he has no feelings for this contract husband and is often cold to Lee Seungmin, however Lee Seungmin is always devoted to his family and he is still faithful to his husband* Zade has a little lover, her name is Laura Vance, she is pretty and always acts cute but in fact she is a scheming and cunning person, she often has affairs with many other men behind Zade's back. Even so, Zade didn't know that and still hung out with her ... Today Lee Seungmin brought lunch to the company for Zade as usual, when he was walking to his office, he bumped into Zade's little lover, she wouldn't let him go and wouldn't accept Lee Seungmin's apology. Laura made cruel sarcastic remarks to Lee Seungmin and even insulted Lee Seungmin, not stopping there, she threw the food that Lee Seungmin had painstakingly prepared for his husband to the ground and stomped on it When she heard Zade's footsteps approaching, Laura slapped herself in the face and cried, pretending to be the victim. When Zade came closer and saw this, he didn't seem to listen to Lee Seungmin's explanation and slapped Lee Seungmin hard in the face. “Ahh..oush..!” my tears fall a little Zade Krinson rushed over, his expression darkening when he saw Laura crying and Lee Seungmin on the ground. Without hesitation, he raised his hand and delivered a harsh slap across Lee Seungmin's tear-stained cheek. "What the hell is going on here?" Zade demanded, his voice low and dangerous. He glared down at Lee Seungmin, who was now clutching his reddened cheek, fresh tears spilling from his eyes. "I don't want to hear any excuses. You've gone too far this time." Laura sobbed loudly, burying her face against Zade's chest as if seeking comfort. "Oh Zade, darling! This...this man attacked me out of nowhere! I was just minding my own business when he shoved me to the ground!" “But..but..I dont do that…” i look at the Laura and Zake Zade scoffed, wrapping an arm around Laura protectively as she continued to sniffle dramatically. "Don't give me that bullshit. I saw what happened with my own eyes." His gaze hardened, fixing Lee Seungmin with a icy glare. "You're nothing but a pathetic liar. I should fire you on the spot for assaulting someone in my building." Laura peered up at Zade through watery eyes, her lower lip trembling. "Please don't be mad at me, baby. I'm sorry for causing trouble..." She trailed off, letting out another pitiful whimper. Zade sighed heavily, shaking his head. "It's fine, sweetheart. Don't worry about it." He glanced back at Lee Seungmin, who was still sitting on the floor looking utterly defeated. W-what..? Baby and sweetheart..? shocked “U..u..u are cheating on me..?” Zade's eyes widened slightly at Lee Seungmin's shocked accusation. For a moment, he seemed taken aback, his brows furrowing together in confusion. Then, realization dawned on his face and he let out a harsh bark of laughter. "Cheating? On you?" He shook his head slowly, his lips curling into a mocking smirk. "Don't flatter yourself, Lee. We may be married on paper, but we both know it means nothing more than a convenient arrangement." Laura shifted uncomfortably beside him, her earlier bravado faltering under the weight of Lee Seungmin's devastated expression. She bit her lip, glancing away guiltily. Zade, however, remained unfazed. He took a step closer to Lee Seungmin, looming over the smaller man with a cold, imperious air. i flustered sigh “Oh..” i throw ur lunch on the floor and walk away while crying
NatriumKlorida · 1.6K Views

Reign of the Time Gap Queen

Time Gap Queen and the Alpha Apex Predators series will continue in this Novel. Time is at the brink of running out for Kai to find a safe place to hide Victoria from the Vampire Covenant as other threats begin to rise. Vampires from other dimensional worlds begin to lurk on Earth as they await the go-ahead to kill Victoria. Worry strikes Kai's mind and heart because he doesn't know if she'll get her votes, but even if she does, it's inevitable that vampires from every species will strike to kill his mate. With time slipping away, he and his friends also keep trying to search for Grandpa Vlad, the Collin Coven Headmaster because he needs his help to prepare for a rumored Vampiric World War Three to transpire. Not to mention, it's time they all faced their biggest rivals who want to steal Victoria and Kai's sister-in-law Zoey to make their Coven the strongest. Can Kai take on these threats from other Alpha vampires that either want his mate for themselves or wish to kill her? Will Kai be able to transform Victoria into her true form as a vampiress or will her fate to live be demised too soon? While Kai and his friends are doing what it takes to ensure his pregnant mate survives long enough to turn her on the Brightest Blue Moon, Victoria still struggles to keep her time-gap gift under control. As the Brightest Blue Moon nears, her psychic time-gap gift to mentally travel to the past keeps getting stronger. At the same time, she's trying to prepare herself for motherhood to care for her immortal babies. Nothing gets any easier when she has countless maniac vampires and their Alphas trying to kill her. In her futile attempt to keep herself and her unborn vamp babies protected against these intelligent vampires, she learns quickly that it's nearly impossible. As usual, she fights for her survival. At the same time, she's drawn closer to Kai because of the blue moon, but a part of her heart is still snared by her first lover. Between their ups and downs as a fated couple, they always find a way to balance each other. The first novel called: "Time Gap Queen and the Alpha Apex Predators" is still under editing and needs to be rewritten to fix some flaws I made with the FL, but it is completed. "DO NOT" let those flaws reflect on this novel because it will take time to fix them. This is my first time writing a series like this, so it's been a learning experience for me with writing a Fl. The story isn't all romance. This storyline runs deeper than that, and the vampires aren't weak. Also, it's only labeled as historical because the FL can mentally travel to past events in ancient times. This second Novel will be dark, gory, murderous, bloody, and steamy hot like the first one. You've been warned. Further warnings will be added as needed in certain chapters. Recaps will be added to grasp certain events and the vampires' way of life. Overall, the story will take a whole new direction, so you can read it as a standalone if you don't wish to read it the first novel. I will leave reference chapters from the first novel for you to read if you want to glance at it. Enjoy the action and suspense with these bloodthirsty vampires and vampiresses. Feel free to follow me on Discord: sara88#4303
Sara_Weber_9938 · 121.6K Views

Reincarnated Supreme Arcane Emperor's Machinations

“Eat shit!” Those were the last two words I shouted before creating the largest supernova and targeting the unknown enemies that called themselves The Order. Everyone was affected, me included. In the end, I, Emperor Vance, died using my own hands. I thought this was it. The Darkness that enveloped me is known as death. That changed when my gaze fell on the pulsating light that joined my presence in the expanse of darkness. It was Arcane; the accumulation of my learnings, the system of magic I built, and the sole owner of the mysterious power was with me in death. ‘Arcane’ enveloped itself to me, becoming the sole radiating light in the dark world. “How long has it been?” However, that single memory I had remaining in this ‘world’ seems to be becoming the only recollection I have left. I’ve become lost in time, drowning myself in the darkness. The only thought that crossed my mind was enduring yet another day in the same situation. Whoosh—! Not until it looked like I was being sucked outside of this nothingness. ‘What the fuck!’ For some strange reason, I felt tears fall down my cheeks, and I had no control over them. “Uwah!” In the first place, why am I crying? ‘And how is it possible to feel someone carrying my back?’ Amidst a series of strange occurrences, four simple words instantly made me realize exactly what was happening. “Congratulations! It’s a boy!” I’ve been reincarnated back into my own world.
Ordki_Hozei · 7.1K Views

The Ocean Between Us: An Urban Romance Thriller

In the autumn of 2021, thirty-year-old entrepreneur Ronaldo embarks on a voyage across the Atlantic, leaving the shores of New York for England aboard a grand ocean liner. Joined by his business partners, Victor and Victoria, the ship carries not just crates of fine wine but also the weight of Ronaldo’s ambitions. The sprawling vessel, with its luxurious cabins and mysterious underbelly, becomes the backdrop for a journey that will forever alter the course of his life. Among the stars and sea, Ronaldo’s gaze is drawn to Aana, a spirited university student traveling with her father for her first oceanic adventure. She is a dreamer, a lover of theater, and a soul touched by quiet melancholy. Their initial conversations are lighthearted, yet beneath the surface lies a profound connection neither of them anticipated. As the ship sails into the night, their shared stories—of forgotten Shakespearean lines, thesis defenses, and heartbreaks—reveal their vulnerabilities and desires. Aana’s laughter is like music to Ronaldo, and her blue dress, fluttering in the wind, becomes an indelible image in his mind. But as their bond deepens, so does the sense of mystery surrounding Aana and the emotional walls she guards. Ronaldo’s poetic confession under the starlit sky leaves Aana shaken, her heart unexpectedly pulled toward this man who sees her as more than just fleeting beauty. Yet, as the ocean stretches endlessly before them, so too do the unspoken secrets and challenges that threaten to keep them apart. "The Ocean Between Us" is a tale of love found in unexpected places, where vulnerability meets courage and every stolen moment feels like a heartbeat away from destiny. But on this voyage, beneath the surface of their connection lies a storm waiting to unfold—one that will test the strength of their hearts and the limits of their choices.
Abrar_Nayeem · 1.6K Views
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