Thorns For Flowers By Valkirin

Thorndike, a charming and respected young man, never expected to fall so deeply in love—until he met Blue. Mysterious, beautiful, and guarded, Blue carries a past she cannot escape. As their love grows, so do the secrets between them. Raised under the ruthless rule of her feared father, Mr. Skinner, Blue has spent her life hiding from his control. Thorndike’s world is warm and welcoming, but her past threatens to destroy their future. When love and fate collide with hidden truths, they must decide—will their bond withstand the storm, or will the weight of their pasts pull them apart?

Lady Seraphina Everhart never imagined her wedding day would feel like a death sentence. Forced to marry the ruthless Duke Adrian Valemont, the very man suspected of destroying her family, she vows to uncover the truth and make him pay. But the deeper she digs into Adrian’s past, the more she realizes that her father’s downfall was no simple betrayal—secrets buried in blood and deceit may shatter everything she thought she knew. Yet Adrian is not the monster she expected. Behind his cold eyes lies a man battling demons of his own, and the more she seeks revenge, the more she finds herself tangled in a web of court intrigue, deadly whispers, and a desire she never anticipated. In a marriage built on vengeance, can love ever take root? Or will their vows be written in thorns and ruin?

Ren Nakamura prefers to keep his head down and his eyes closed, drifting through life without a care. But when a bright and unexpected presence enters his world, his once quiet days begin to stir with something new. As the seasons change, so does the boy who never wanted to wake up.

they're coming for me! to get out on me ! should I bite my tongue to death or spank my head and burst it open ,so they can only see the bleeding flesh inside it? no!! that'd be of no use ,that won't stop them . all they want is a flush to torture , dead or alive ,it doesn't matter to them ! it's of no use, even if my body is dead and slowly decaying it'd still be warm before it will get cold even if it has no longer a soul , it'd still hurt torture me all you want , throw me into burning pit ,break my head open and put flames in it let my brain burn to blisters and to ashes I'll scream for you even after my vocal chords are twisted do what you want , whatever it is ! , but I ask of you for just that one thing if you have what it takes to do that in your fleeting mercy!!. that four walled store room was eery as it can get ,that person heard a whimperering downstairs the basement , and unlike the one in the store room who resisted none ,the one from the basement cried for mercy and screamed for salvation it was stupid of them to do it so . they can't escape this ,no one can hear them from outside it was in their destiny to rot in there or atleast rot their rationality and minds before they will get out from that castle !!

“Live the life you want this time.” A peerless assassin, codename: Hua, has already started her career ever since she was a child. Her mission’s record was perfect and whoever deemed to be her enemies would end up dead without knowing why. When war ended, she was sent to an institution where she was watched heavily. The doctor in charge gave her an ordinary wuxia novel to read. An avalanche struck after she had finished reading. When she woke up, she had turned into Nan Hua, the young miss of a powerful military family in the novel she read. The girl was also the former main character’s fiancée, who would die because of obstructing the main character’s love. Now that she had taken over, who would dare to act so presumptuously around her? They would never know how they ended up so miserably! But… main character, what are you doing loitering around her? Shouldn’t you focus on the impeding war and saving your female lead? Why are you trying all ways to win her instead, ah? ... Story set in fictional world with similar culture to Ancient China. Join the discord to chat with the author and other readers: https://discord.gg/pBy2wGB ... P.S: This story is published in Amazon too, if you do read there, kindly leave a review please. Thank you ^^ ... Sequel: Astral Flower [on going] ... Other novels: -Flowers Bloom from Battlefield [complete] - Under the Veil of Night [complete] - 7 Path of the Lilies [on long hiatus] - 1 Year of Beginning [complete] - Villain Lady [complete] - Science and Fantasy [complete] - 2 Years of Restarting [complete] - The Quiet Empress [on going] - The Villain's Little Cat [on going] ... Follow me on IG: @sora100518

So, uh… I think my family heirloom might be haunted? I just turned 18, and my dad finally gave me this old locket that's been passed down in my family. It just has some weird engraving about making people leave after a year (which, yeah, tracks, ‘cause our maids never stay long). I thought it was just some dumb tradition. Then this morning, I was messing with it in my bed to take a morning nap, and suddenly, it disappeared. Next thing I know, some woman’s voice comes out of nowhere, and she’s holding it like she just plucked it off my neck. I freaked out, told her to leave, and she just laughed and disappeared. This noon, I thought it was just a weird dream… until I accidentally slapped my new mentor in the face. Like, my hand moved on its own. And guess what? That same voice was laughing her ass off right next to me. So… yeah. What do I do? Is this a ghost? A curse? Do I just ignore it and hope it goes away? Because honestly, I just wanna eat sugarcane and not deal with this. TL;DR: Got a creepy family locket, heard a mystery woman’s voice, it vanished, she gave it back like a freakin’ magic trick, and now she might be controlling my body. Help?

Jared rejected me as his mate. Unknown to him, I was pregnant with his child. Five years later, he becomes my boss. My daughter asks about her father everyday. (How do I tell her he made it clear never to see me again?) His past made me realize he won’t make the perfect father. He’s cold hearted and grumpy, and doesn’t care what happens to us. This is why I keep the pregnancy a secret and when he finds out, he is so mad. (This is the wrong time because I’m looking for clues on my sister’s death) She was last seen with him yet he makes me believe he had nothing to do with it. Hopefully the reason he scorned me years back changes and I get my powers. I’d stop being attracted to him as soon as this entanglement fades. Or so I think.

This fantasy story follows the journey of my original character, Moon Takona, as she faces a life shaped by hardship, corruption, war, and love. Born a succubus and raised in a royal family of pure-blooded demons, Moon endures a turbulent childhood until the corruption within her finally takes over. After disposing of her family, her life spirals into a tale of war and madness, entwined with moments of passion, romance, and dark desire.

The Meeting of Kiara and Miah 
Kiara and Miah’s first encounter is surreal—they are doppelgängers from entirely different worlds. Kiara, a privileged heiress, and Miah, a resourceful former detective’s apprentice, quickly form a bond. Miah senses hidden darkness within Kiara’s family, especially concerning her enigmatic half-brother, Vrix. The Life Swap 
To uncover secrets about her family, Kiara proposes a life swap. Miah will impersonate Kiara to investigate the Zhi mansion, while Kiara takes Miah’s place, tasting freedom from her gilded cage. The plan excites and unsettles them as they step into each other’s lives. Miah and Vrix: Love in Disguise 
As Miah lives as Kiara, she unravels Vrix’s complexities. Vrix, noticing “Kiara’s” warmth, starts to doubt her real identity. As he discovered the truth, Miah’s also has uncovered Vrix’ biggest secret, about his rare disease in which he only had 6 months to live. Beneath his aloof, bitter exterior lies deep pain and vulnerability, which Miah finds deeply moving, making her fall in love not regarding their hidden mission. Kiara and Tobias: A Chance Encounter 
While living as Miah, Kiara meets Tobias Fuente, a blind man her father once tried to match her with. Mistaking Kiara for Miah, Tobias is drawn to her resilience. Kiara, in turn, is captivated by Tobias’s strength and clarity despite his challenges. Their connection grows, though it is built on mistaken identities.

There was a special patient in Spruce Hospital. A person in vegetative state and coma that the tree doctor, So Lee-yeon, has been hiding for two years… ‘Don’t wake up. Please don’t wake up.’ It was her dream to live quietly so she prayed every night. Then one day, by pure miracle or failure, the person in vegetative state woke up! “Did you come to suck this poor bastard’s dick?” In front of the man that lost his memory and common sense, she told a lie that couldn’t be turned as she was afraid of his murderous instinct. “I’m your w-wife, Kwon Chae-woo.” The man who buried someone alive and tried to kill her two years ago!

Cigarette smoke curls in the stagnant air, the dim glow of a dying bulb casting twisted shadows against the walls littered with half-torn articles and red-thread connections. Somewhere between the ink-stained papers and the scattered pills, a man sits—silent, unmoving, staring blankly at a stuffed monkey in a clown suit. A detective, they call him. A man of justice, a solver of mysteries. But behind the applause and empty praises, behind the sharp smiles and hollow congratulations, he is nothing but a walking contradiction—one hand holding a case file, the other exchanging cash for little plastic sachets. His mind is a labyrinth of voices, whispers that coil around his thoughts like suffocating vines. His brother grins at him from the corners of his vision, eyes glinting with the truth he refuses to face. His father’s voice is gentle, forgiving—too forgiving. Too much for a man who doesn’t deserve it. Each pill swallowed is another step into the illusion, another moment of stolen happiness before the weight of reality drags him under. He walks the city streets, drowning in faces that admire him, loathe him, see him as something he is not. He is both a hero and a villain, a detective and a criminal, a man trying to outrun the past while shackled to its corpse. And at the end of the night, when the echoes of the world fall away, all that remains is the darkness, the whispers, and the suffocating truth—he can never escape them.

Born in Kelvenia, Selina was a beautiful yet dangerously powerfull young princess who lived Her entire Life in the castle isolated from the human world although the empire is on earth, no human knows its place because it is garded by the three mighty beasts since the ultimate war ended. Selina who was imprisioned in the castle always wondered how it would feel to be out there with out the feeling of fear knowing that you could hurt them anytime...but now her father has suddenly allowed her to go to the human world. Not understanding why but still happy that her most desired dream has come true Selina sets off to discover the outside world.... On the other hand the northern land' prince, prince Kai was sent to the human land due to some detection of power disturbance. That came from the same city Selina went in. Was it merely a coincedence or was it planned? Did her father knew this was going to happen. And if he did what is the reason behind this action of his ... sending his daughter there..... * * * * "Who... who are you?..." She asked nervously sensing the unnusual aura emanating from him. She tried to move away but she was stuck. What does he want? and he doesn't seem to be an ordinary human too. His fiery blue eyes stared down at her. Who in the world is he.....? " I should be the one asking that, little white rabbit...." his husky voice deep and sexy, resonated around the corridor and she blushed at the nickname he gave her just a while ago. "w-why....why are you...calling me that?" she asked trying to ignore his closeness.'Is it me or does it really feel so stuffy in hear?' she asked her self, fanning her self in her mind. "Heh..." she heard him chuckle. his chest vibrating at his action." why? you ask...." he started, holding her soft silvery hair between his long boney fingers and leaned in close to whisper in to her ear." because....for a big bad wolf...you really look like a ....delicious ...little... rabbit that I so....much want to devour every single part of you....."

Kira Santos has one rule: never sleep with a Dominion operative. As the most successful smuggler in the Outer Rings, she's stayed alive by keeping Dominion forces—and their arrogant officers—far from her cargo hold and even further from her bed. Until Commander Julian Blake storms her ship during a routine "inspection," and her well-honed instincts scream that he's the most delicious danger she's ever encountered. Blake has spent three years hunting the infamous Santos across star systems, telling himself it's about justice and not his obsession with those defiant amber eyes and curves that haunt his dreams. Now, with her finally in his custody, he's shocked to discover the notorious criminal is even more intoxicating up close. The raw electricity between them threatens to short-circuit his sense of duty. When a rival syndicate targets them both, Kira and Blake are forced to forge an uneasy alliance. By day, they dodge assassins and navigate treacherous space lanes. By night, their verbal sparring explodes into a passion that leaves them both scorched. As the heat between them reaches unbearable levels, they'll have to decide what burns hotter—their need to maintain control, or their desperate hunger for each other. Sometimes the finest line in the galaxy is the one between surrendering to your enemy... and surrendering to desire.

Unibook: Roses and Thorns – Just for Them In this vibrant and intimate project, each page is an invitation to explore the strength, vulnerability, and challenges of women, young ladies, or girls who take the lead in their own stories. Through short and fascinating narratives, readers will dive into a mosaic of emotions where female characters face their dilemmas, discover their inner strength, and leave indelible marks on the world around them. Creating or breaking passions, these stories unfold in a realm where monotony finds no place. But as with every blooming rose, thorns also have their role. Here, male interactions play a fundamental part in emotional development and story climaxes, bringing tension, complicity, and sometimes the most unexpected lessons. "Unibook: Roses and Thorns – Just for Them" is more than a title; it is a call to celebrate the complexity of human relationships, where femininity and masculinity intertwine to craft stories that captivate and provoke deep reflections. "Welcome to Unibook... A universe of stories that are not just about them, nor merely for them, but lovingly created with them – embracing everything they represent. Here, feminine strength integrates, acts, and shapes destiny with its unique essence. A world where no one, man or woman, could reach their full potential without the initial drive of this strength, this care, this devotion. A world that celebrates the thorns that protect and enhance the beauty of roses. After all, we are here, Just for Them."

After the new Emperor had been crowned, an imperial decree was passed upon the five major sects to eradicate any and all demonic sects in the country. A bounty system being put in place for known cultivators on the demonic path. Wang Yùbǎo, a promising cultivator from the Divine Sun sect, was tasked by his sect leader to take up the bounty that was placed on an unnamed Demonic cultivator from the Blood Moon sect. After months of searching, Wang Yùbǎo found his target, but they had managed to slip away, leaving Wang Yùbǎo with a permanent scar to show for it. Years later, the Emperor was overthrown by a rebellion, the leader taking the role of emperor, in which he ruled peacefully. Wang Yùbǎo, having been kicked out of the sect for his earlier failure and had moved to the outskirts of the country to live out his life peacefully. However, after meeting his neighbor, Peng Yīnhuā, I doubt he could live peacefully now. Wang Yùbǎo: Hi, I’m your new neighbor, nice to meet you. Peng Yīnhuā: Oh… Hi. Wang Yùbǎo: *recognizes him* You bastard! |A burnt-out genius that’s too lazy to try at anything| x |A talented and hardworking cultivator that has the worst luck| Disclaimer: This story is just for fun, please don’t take the plot seriously. Also, I am not Chinese, nor do I speak Chinese, so I apologize for any offenses or inaccuracies that are portrayed in this story. They are not of ill intent.

Crimson Petals, Hidden Thorns is a captivating tale set in an ancient world of martial arts, where a fallen god is reincarnated as the seemingly useless eldest son of a wealthy family. Struggling to fit into the expectations of his powerful lineage, Tianwu hides his true strength, waiting for the right moment to rise. But as mysterious forces begin to stir, including a forbidden connection with a charming and enigmatic noble, Tianwu finds himself tangled in a web of rivalry, secret desires, and the haunting echoes of a past life. With slow-burn romance, intricate intrigue, and dangerous alliances, this is a story of love, power, and the unspoken truths that lie beneath the surface.

In the quaint village of Maplewood, the arrival of the enigmatic and wealthy bachelor Mr. Theodore Ashford ignites a flurry of matrimonial ambitions, particularly within the Woodhouse family. Mrs. Eleanor Woodhouse, a determined matriarch, schemes to secure a match between Ashford and one of her three daughters: the sharp-witted Eliza, the romantic Marianne, or the bookish Clara. Ashford’s aloof demeanor and mysterious past, however, intrigue Eliza, who suspects he harbors secrets darker than his imposing estate, Willowmere Hall. As the Woodhouses navigate societal balls and calculated encounters, tensions rise with the arrival of Ashford’s ailing sister, Margaret Hale, whose fragile health and cryptic remarks hint at a family legacy marred by debt and scandal. Eliza’s curiosity deepens when she discovers burned letters and cryptic notes from Ashford, unraveling a web of blackmail tied to their father’s gambling debts and a deadly duel. The shadowy creditor Corbyn threatens to expose Margaret’s illicit past—a secret involving a child born from a forbidden affair in Italy—unless Ashford surrenders Willowmere. Determined to save Ashford’s family from ruin, Eliza joins him on a perilous journey to London and Naples, forging an unlikely alliance. Their quest reveals shocking truths: Margaret’s presumed-dead daughter, Alessandra, may still be alive, and Corbyn’s machinations extend beyond extortion to vengeance. Risking scandal and danger, Eliza and Ashford confront Corbyn in a deadly showdown, aided by a streetwise orphan named Jem, whose fate becomes entwined with theirs. Amidst arson, betrayal, and a race against time, Eliza and Ashford’s partnership evolves into a passionate bond, challenging his pride and her independence. Sacrifices mount as Margaret’s final act of redemption exposes a decades-old conspiracy, culminating in a bittersweet resolution. The novel closes with Eliza and Ashford, scarred but unbroken, embarking on a uncertain future—their trust in each other the only certainty in a world of thorns and fleeting hope. **Themes:** Pride, redemption, societal ambition, and the transformative power of love amidst secrets and sacrifice.

prequel of 'wasted potential' Arthur Goldfield the adoptive father of the sixteen flowers of Goldfield, a legendary hero that saved his country multiple times with his biggest accomplishment costing his life. this story is about him and the ten eldest he took under his wing. Their hopes and regrets, their battles and triumph, their wounds and losses, their lives and their deaths.

She was a rose, a beautiful rose. They seemed to have forgotten that roses have thorns. Lethal thorns. For when you try to pluck a rose from its brunch without carefully considering the consequences, the thorns might tear you apart. She was a red rose, they plucked her from her brunch, but a saviour came along and planted her in fresh and fertile soil where she grew roots stood firmly and blossomed into a beautiful strong rose tree. She came back for vengeance. For any one who tries to pluck a rose from her tree, they would be torn apart with no mercy.

Genre: Dystopian Sci-Fi Thriller Summary:In a world where genes determine destiny, society is divided into rigid classes based on genetic purity. The privileged Goldens enjoy extended lifespans and enhanced abilities, while the oppressed Irons struggle to survive. At the heart of this divided world is the Gene Vault, a secretive institution controlled by four powerful families: the Rothschilds, Rockefellers, Vistas, and Icarus Corporation.Elena, a brilliant but underprivileged Iron engineer, discovers that her daughter Lila possesses a rare genetic anomaly linked to the mysterious Red Thorn virus. This virus, created by the late genetic scientist Margaret Wu, has the power to reset genes and potentially overthrow the oppressive gene hierarchy. However, Elena's husband Jason, manipulated by the powerful families, betrays her, leading to Lila's capture and Elena's desperate quest to save her daughter.As Elena delves deeper into the conspiracy, she uncovers a plot to use Lila's unique genetic makeup to unlock the full potential of the Red Thorn virus. With the help of a group of rebels known as the Red Thorn Alliance, Elena must navigate a world of deceit, danger, and hidden truths. Her journey takes her from the squalor of the Iron slums to the opulent halls of the Goldens, and ultimately to the stars, as she fights to expose the dark secrets of the gene elite and bring about a new era of equality. Tagline:"Unlock the secrets of your genes, and change the fate of humanity."

She hated the flower seller, he would always barge in her garden, requesting for her beautiful roses. But she didn't have much of a choice. She was, after all, just a gardener working in the big man's fields.

The young master of the Thorne family, Adrian Thorne, one of the twelve great families on the floating cloud continent had it all, wealth, power and a beautiful fiancee........ until he didn't. When he returned home from his training in the mountains after receiving a strange necklace from his father, he was shocked to find his whole family massacred by the people of demonic faction. Ambushed and injured, he thinks that the end is near until a drop of blood causes the necklace to emit a dazzling light just as he passes out. Adrian wakes up to find his pursuers dead. Shocked and still in grief, he searches his home to find his younger brother and a servant girl still alive. Vowing to take revenge on those that destroyed their family, the group of three wander off into the night. With his new inheritance, will Adrian be able to have his revenge and be able to rebuild his family with just the three of them? And who helped the demonic faction ambush the Thorne family? Please show your support through votes and comments.

Lei Zhen loved his shizun but his shizun never loved him back. At the age, of seventeen Lei Zhen was kicked down to Mount Songshan Peak by Feng Yi. His hatred for his shizun was born on that day. He deceived his sector chose the demonic path and committed countless sins and crimes including slaughtering his ancestors. Later he became the world's most wicked king, and he was killed by his shizun in the end. After having died and been reborn, living two lives time, he was restraining himself not love his shizun anymore. After coming back to life he just wanted his revenge for every grievance he had encountered. but there was a hidden truth below the shadows that broke through and came to light. The person he hated and loved the most was the only one who believed him and protected him. But it was too late for him to know. His hands are covered with the blood of millions of cultivators can they ever be cleansed? He is like a wolf fibbing in the mud and his shizun is like a Phoenix bird flying high in the sky. Wolf gong x Phoenix bird shou.

Lei Zhen loved his shizun but his shizun never loved him back. At the age, of seventeen Lei Zhen was kicked down to Mount Songshan Peak by Feng Yi. His hatred for his shizun was born on that day. He deceived his sector chose the demonic path and committed countless sins and crimes including slaughtering his ancestors. Later he was killed by his shizun Feng Yi. After having failed and been reborn, living two lifetimes, he was hindering himself not love his shizun anymore. He just wanted revenge for every resentment he had encountered. but there was a hidden truth below the shadows that broke through and came to light. The promised flower that yet to bloom. The person he loathed and worshiped the most was the only one who tolerated him and defended him. But it was too late for him to know.The flower bloomed. but he was already on his old way. how can Feng Yi will save him? He is like a wolf fibbing in the mud and his shizun is like a Phoenix bird flying high in the sky. Wolf Gong x Phoenix bird shou. this is my first attempt to write a story. please don't demotivate me. if you like it, or need any changes feel free to comment on it.

First of all, don't expect anything very good. This is the first time I write such a novel and I use translation because English is not my native language. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- After the death of his parents, young Kael is sent to the palace, where he struggles with loneliness. Even though he is ostracized and despised in the palace where he was educated, the anger and determination within him make him stronger. One day, he encounters a secret conspiracy to save the princess and learns that she has been kidnapped by a shadowy organization. Kael sets out on a dangerous path to both save the princess and pursue the betrayal in the palace. However, this journey will not only offer him the opportunity to defeat his enemies, it will also lead him to find a lost piece. Can Kael win his battle for the throne, or will he forever lose a part of himself that was lost on his path to power?

Trapped in a loveless marriage, Queen Sierra endures cruelty, loss, and betrayal. But when a mysterious intruder shrouded in shadows breaks into her chambers and offers a cryptic promise "I will be back for you" everything changes. A glowing mark appears, an impossible sign of magic awakening in a woman who was born without power. Now, Sierra faces a choice: remain a caged queen or embrace the power stirring within her. The shadows are watching. The kingdoms are waiting. And the empress within her is awakening.

It's a story about a different boy. his 7 chapter of his life of encountering jasmine flower Smell. it's a autobiography of different kinds of boy. you know what they say Jasmine Flower's smell is happiness.

The main character is sent to an unknown dangerous land, how will his fate turn out. Read and find out.