Pankot Palace

They say gods do not weep. But he did. In the heart of the Celestial Realm, beneath silver skies and crimson moonlight, he held her broken body in his arms—her white robes stained with blood, her nine golden tails dimming with every breath. “Who did this?” he had whispered, voice shaking for the first time in centuries. But her lips trembled with more than pain. Her gaze—those eyes that once held mischief and moonlight—now shimmered only with betrayal. “I trusted you,” she murmured. And then... she was gone. That night, thunder cracked across the heavens. But no justice followed. The Moon Goddess watched from her palace, veil unshaken. The Celestial Court declared it fate. The Fox Clan mourned their Lady in silence, retreating deep into the realm of spirits. They never found her body. And the War God—once proud heir to the Celestial Throne—locked his heart behind walls no one could breach. He never stopped searching for the soul who once called him beloved. A thousand years passed. The realms forgot. But he never did. Now, a servant girl enters his palace—eyes like wildfire, voice like a memory. Something stirs. And fate, it seems, is not finished with them yet.

Lucy is a breathtakingly beautiful girl raised in a poor village by her cruel, manipulative aunt, koko, who teaches her that she is destined for greatness nothing less than becoming the Empress of chimneys, But to reach that throne, Lucy must leave behind everything she knows: her humble beginnings, her kindhearted childhood love Mark, and, perhaps most dangerously, her own morality. Guided by a dark prophecy and fueled by ambition, Lucy enters the imperial palace, where she must navigate palace intrigue, betrayal, ancient magic, and the dark god who promises her power in exchange for her soul. This is a story about the price of destiny and what happens when a girl begins to believe she deserves more than the world has given her.

In a palace where everyone is valued based on their position, Reginald is rather unlucky.He is the plague itself in his mother's family. conceived out of wedlock while his mother was still in her father's castle, there is a strife on both sides; his maternal side never accepting him for being an ornament of shame, and his paternal side never accepting him, tagging him an illegitimate child and never believing his paternity, carving him into a bastard. After suffering for too long his king father decides to crown his mother queen and he; crown prince hoping everyone will be convinced and quiet on the whole matter, but a crown is not enough to cover a scandal that huge. But once dejected by his own father-in-law to be accepted later for b, Reginald has learnt that the crown makes the prince, still...he is only human. The court will never allow a bastard lead them, so they connive with one of the most promising consort , and try to pull Reginald down using intimidation and several attempted murders. They plan another graceless assassination where he almost loses his life to a bullet , but he is rescued by the penine moorland inhabitants. This is where he meets an apothecary who changes his life forever. Meet Charlotte Brumble, a young and aspiring orphan apothecary living with her grandmother in the quiet poor Ramsbottom . Acquiring her knowledge from her late grandfather who once served in the castle as a professional medical official. bearing a rather unfriendly experience, from a young age, Charlotte has been molded into an unfeeling person, and has no time for vain worries except for money of course. She bears the plague of an unfortunate, possessed crazy girl, running mad as a result of too much knowledge for a girl her calibre. Charlotte meets Reginald unaware of his status, they bond as friends. Reginald knowing who is responsible for his assassination sets to find evidence and on doing that he returns to the castle and the culprits face justice. Because of this, the penine moorlands loses patriarch, and grand prince Mason Reginald's younger brother is sent to substitute for the vacant space until the perfect person for the post is found. Mason receives a bill requesting for a clinic in Rivington as the only clinic in Alston is too far. He makes that his first task, but before that, uses the patriarchal infirmary as a clinic in the mean time. And makes Charlotte the doctor. Reginald pays a visit, to see his brother and the clinic in construction. He is beyond pleased to see Charlotte. They get along as they used to and he tells her his predicaments. Mason notices the closeness between the two and digs into Charlotte's background for security reasons. He discovers she is the daughter of the royal medical official who was to conduct a paternity test on Reginald as he was born, but got kicked out immediately for an accusation big enough to end him. He confronts Charlotte, but she denies knowing anything about paternity tests. Reginald has his fears as well; 'what if he isn't a Gratel?'. Mason brings her into the castle by force. Charlotte is stubborn and would not carry out the test, she rather assists the royal doctor who is thrilled at her intelligence. Even Mason is amused and drawn in too, butterflies begin to flutter, but Charlotte is too uninterested. Mason accepts his fate. Charlotte becomes the bridge between Reginald and his wife who have experienced unrequited love on both sides. After staying in the castle for two months, and seeing Reginald's situation, she agrees to carry out the test. The tension in the Grand palace increases as the fate of every one depends on the result of the test. The test is carried out, what are the results?, how will it affect Charlotte?, or Reginald's life??. find out!!

She was auctioned in silks, paraded for lust, and betrayed by blood—until the night the Emperor killed for her, called her his. In a palace of monsters, can love bloom from a grave of pain? Now her story begins… not as prey, but as a bride they never saw coming. " Perhaps, try calling? "

Amid the softly falling snow in the Cold Palace courtyard, Princess Xianlan drew her final breath—silently. She had been falsely accused of poisoning the Crown Prince, brutally flogged until her body was torn, and imprisoned without a shred of mercy— all part of a cruel scheme orchestrated by Noble Consort Su Zhen, her stepmother, whose gentle appearance masked a heart of poison. Meanwhile, the Emperor of Li—the very man who claimed to love her above all—never realized that the only daughter he cherished had been crushed to death by the hands of the one he trusted most. But the heavens showed mercy. Xianlan opened her eyes once more, reborn into her eight-year-old self— in the time before everything shattered. This time… she would not be a worthless pawn in a game of power. She would become the master strategist, toppling each of her enemies one by one. With icy composure and razor-sharp wit, Xianlan hid in the shadows, slowly gathering evidence, allies, and influence within the palace. And fate brought her an unexpected ally— Feng Yuhan, Crown Prince of the Southern Yan Kingdom, known as the “Winter Tiger.” Cold, brilliant, and seemingly heartless—yet from their first meeting, something in her eyes held his gaze. Together, they moved in the darkness. Xianlan laid the plans. Feng Yuhan executed them. As the Kingdom of Li fell into the depths of political games— As vipers hissed behind silken smiles in the inner palace— As even a father’s love could be twisted by deceit— ⸻ When the phoenix returns to her nest—she will never again let anyone trample her. The will of the heavens may be written in ink… But Xianlan will rewrite fate in the blood of her enemies.

Liam was born as the illegitimate son of a great duke, but all he got was scorn. With little talent, he stayed stuck at the lowest rank — an F-rank Ascendant — treated like trash by everyone. When he turned twenty, his father kicked him out to a crumbling barony on the edge of the kingdom. Even there, the local lord who ruled the barony rebelled against Liam and betrayed him! In the end, he decided to run away, leaving everything behind that tied him to his past. But things didn’t go the way he wanted. Wounded, broken, and on the run... he ended up in an abandoned palace, barely alive. Just when he thought it was over, a strange screen appeared before him: [The Dimensional Palace System has been activated.] Stunned by what he sees, Liam decides to seize the chance given to him to change his miserable fate. He begins traveling through strange and wondrous worlds, striving to increase his power and improve himself. Dungeons, ruins, multiple worlds, and ruthless levels. Will Liam be able to turn the tables and climb from the bottom of the F-rank to the top of the world? Note: The story mainly focuses on kingdom building, leveling up, world hopping, and beasts taming. Another note: The first three chapters are just a prologue, and the main events will start at the end of chapter four.

Clara never wanted the crown. She never wanted anything, really, except quiet mornings in the garden and long walks with her sister, Celia. But when the ancient scepter glows in her presence, marking her as the next ruler, the life she knew vanishes overnight. Now, in a palace full of whispers and knives, Clara must rely on her instincts, her sister, and a fiercely loyal guard named Lue to survive the storm ahead. Because in a family where love is rare and ambition is deadly, being chosen is both a blessing—and a curse.

*NonRape-General langauge* Liora’s life takes an unexpected and cruel turn when she’s sent to the royal court as a concubine for the disgraced Prince Lucien, a man whose past is shadowed by betrayal and loss. Stripped of his royal title, Lucien has long distanced himself from love and loyalty, existing in a cold, indifferent world. Thrown into this world of palace internal battles, power struggles, and betrayal, Liora must face not only Lucien’s frosty demeanor but also the dangerous secrets that lurk within the court. Every move she makes is watched, every word is questioned. Yet, despite his distant nature, she can’t shake the feeling that beneath the hardened prince lies a man struggling with the ghosts of his past. As Liora tries to find her place in this hostile environment, she faces a constant dilemma: Can she warm the prince’s cold heart and heal his wounds, or will she fall victim to the very same forces that tore him apart? 'Can she thaw lucien’s frozen heart, or will his haunted past consume them both?' Arranged marriage,Disgraced prince,Court intrigue,Royal concubine,Forbidden love, Political drama, Palace secrets, Unwanted bride, Betrayal. Haunted memories, redemption,Royal court drama, second chances

Mermaid X Vampire. Erston, a kingdom of vampires was known for their hate for mermaids. When Althea, a help in the palace discovers that she's a mermaid, she must keep it a secret. With the lives of her people in her hands, the only way to save them is by killing Caysen; the prince of Erston but fate has other things in store for her. With enemies looming from every corner, Caysen and Althea's love is put to the test, will she make the right choices? Find out!

Kidnapped. Caged. Feared. Princess Lunastia thought she was powerless—until they come for her. Now trapped in a palace where even the shadows whisper, she begins to uncover secrets that could destroy kingdoms… including the truth about herself. He steps close, fingers brushing her chin, voice like velvet and fire. "Cry if you want, little star... but remember, even your tears belong to me now." She was never just a girl. And when her true power awakens— he may be the only one who can survive her.

Cassian was the heir to Evergreen Palace—until the empire crumbled, his father was imprisoned, and high society turned its back without hesitation. Now, he lives in shadows, barely making ends meet, haunted by betrayal and a promise he made to himself: they will all pay. A small coffee shop becomes his refuge in a quiet corner of the city. It’s the place he meets Noah—calm, enigmatic, and strangely familiar. Noah doesn’t look at him with pity or judgment. He sees him. And for the first time in months, the weight of survival feels a little lighter. But love is a luxury he can’t afford—not when every step forward is a move in a game of vengeance. Still, as secrets unravel and the past comes calling, he finds himself torn between the justice he craves … and the person who just might save him from himself.

As if witnessing the death of her parents was not enough for her, she watched as her only uncle tried to kill her too. While on the run for their life, Nara falls down a cliff and sacrifices herself so that her brother may live. To her surprise, instead of death, what welcomes her is a strange palace hidden under the sea. The moment she awakens, she is given the empty title of a bride. * A story following a girl as she melts the heart of a cursed god.

Outer yard disciple of the Tiansang Spirit Palace, Xu Xiaoshou, had average talent. However, after coming out of his death seclusion, he realized that everything had changed. He had received a Passive System with many strange, miraculous passive skills: He would become stronger with every breath. He would become stronger when he got attacked. He would become stronger when he got mocked… Xu Xiaoshou was forced to shout, “Oh God, I don’t want to be like this either. Everything I did was because I was being forced to! I am so passive!”

The book uncovers the love of a princess of India and a trained assassin of Washington. K is assigned to kill the princess on the line of crown on her tour for the Washington palace. now, to get closer to her he is assigned himself as her bodyguard. Will k able to kill his Target or it would be a turning point for him?

Swapped at Birth, Married by Fate Born a princess but raised as a commoner, Celeste never knew she was heir to the throne. When a twist of fate forces her into an arranged marriage with the reckless and arrogant Prince Cassian, she braces for a loveless union. But as palace secrets unravel, Celeste discovers some shocking truths—she and Cassian were swapped at birth; He is the father of her secret baby. Bound by duty yet torn by betrayal, can love bloom amidst deception? Or will their entangled pasts destroy the fragile bond between them?

Cassian had lived his life in the most miserable way. He had scrubbed the floors and washed the clothes in the cold winter and done everything just to please his uncle’s family, but in return, they sold him to a merchant only for a pouch of coins. And the merchant decided to gift him to the king of Aetherlyn, a faraway kingdom from his small village to show his loyalty and curry favor from the king. And he was the lucky one from the group to be choosen by the king. Thus he got the position of palace servant. Cassian thought maybe his life in the palace would be different, but he was bound to be disappointed as the people in the palace were far more sinister and ruthless. Scheming ran in their blood. And can anyone tell him why his path always crossed with the notorious first prince of the kingdom? The seemingly cold prince had an unpredictable temper. And why was he always drawn to him like a moth to a light? Will Cassian be able to survive in the palace where the true faces are hidden behind masks, or will he become more entangled in their schemes and just become a mere pawn in their game?

Li An, abandoned at birth in the cold palace, gains a miraculous gift when a seed from the Tree of Knowledge enters her mind, enhancing her intelligence and pushing her on a mission to gather wisdom points by applying her newfound knowledge. As she grows, she uncovers her noble heritage and encounters her destined fiancé, a proud young general who looks down on her. Will she be able to win his heart, or will he conquer her first? In time, as she showed her abilities, she was given a fief, a barren land. Now, will she be able to turn this wilderness into a blossoming rose? Or will she give up and just live a carefree life? Let's read and find out.

Hwayeong’s Hilarious Struggle to Flunk Out of the Crown Princess Selection! Hwayeong’s peaceful life is turned upside down when her younger sister, inspired by rumors about the Crown Prince’s less-than-stellar appearance, submits her name for the Crown Princess selection without her consent. For Hwayeong, who loathes the very idea of stifling palace life, it’s a nightmare come to life. So, she comes up with a cunning plan: To delay her arrival at the imperial palace no matter what! However, her carefully laid plans are thrown into chaos when, out of nowhere, a galloping horse nearly tramples her. Furious at the reckless rider, she takes off after him through the bustling streets, her anger fueling every step. It’s only when she skids to a stop, heart pounding, that she looks up and realizes she’s standing before the towering gates of the very place she swore she would never go. “I won’t let this slide. Just you wait!” Confronting the rider later that evening, Hwayeong demands an apology, but instead of showing remorse, he arrogantly dismisses her complaint. Enraged, she impulsively hurls her shoe at his back in an act of defiance. Days later... Her frustration turns to horror when she learns the man’s true identity—he’s none other than the Crown Prince himself, the very focus of the competition she’s been dragged into. Though initially panicked, Hwayeong refuses to give up. Her new goal? Become such a nuisance to the Crown Prince that he’ll have no choice but to kick her out and send her back home! Unfortunately, the Crown Prince has no intention of playing along with her schemes... “You’ll rot here for six full months—completely, thoroughly, and absolutely!” Now caught in a battle of wills, Hwayeong must decide: Can she outsmart the Crown Prince and escape the confines of the palace, or will her rebellion only tighten the chains around her? #Romance #Comedy #Romanticcomedy #History #Loyalty #Prince #Unrulyheroine Text copyright ⓒ 2024 by JeongHyun All right reserved. The Korean edition was originally written by 정현, Korea Translated and Published by We’ve Lab.

She was executed as a traitor. Now, she returns with a memory sharper than any blade. Elira, the seventh princess born of a forgotten queen, was never meant to rule. Overlooked, ridiculed, and framed—she met her end at the hands of her own royal siblings during a vicious coup. But death was not the end. Awakening ten years in the past, Elira is now thirteen again—timid, voiceless, and still powerless in a palace riddled with lies. Armed with the memories of betrayal and bloodshed, she vows to rewrite her fate, no matter the cost. To survive in a court where power is poison and affection is a trap, she must: Hide her awakened bloodline tied to forbidden magic, Infiltrate the Royal Academy to gain strategic allies, Outsmart the very siblings who once betrayed her, And uncover the truth behind the death of the queen—her mother. But every move has a consequence, and not all enemies hide behind masks. Let the palace games begin. She may be forgotten, but she will never be ignored again.

The Frost and the Flame is a historical novel fantasy of palace intrigue, forbidden passion, slow burn and unbridled ambition, set in a Joseon dynasty sealed by a curse... A prince cursed by the winter. A royal secretary willing to defy the Great Spirits. When love is born between Ice and Ash, Chaos awakens. What to Expect: + A Slow-Burn Queer Fantasy Romance: At the heart of the story lies a powerful, emotionally complex relationship between a cursed crown prince and the man who once saved him. Expect tenderness, betrayal, longing—and a love tested by war, family, and fate. + Korean-Inspired Fantasy World: Set in Baekjoseon, a mythical kingdom locked in eternal winter, with rich palace intrigue, royal succession conflict, and folklore rooted in East Asian traditions. + Political Intrigue & Secret Legacies: Court machinations, hidden bloodlines, ancestral power, and the fragile balance between duty and desire—all unfolding in layers of mystery and revelation. + Supernatural Powers & Ancient Myths: A mysterious White Eye, a fire-bound thinking sword called Kwon, forbidden magic, and echoes of the Void threaten to unravel the world as gods and ghosts stir beneath the snow. + Elegant, Poetic Prose: Written with an atmospheric, lyrical style—perfect for fans of character-driven fantasy, Danmei storytelling, and emotionally resonant scenes. + Noble Tragedy Meets Hope: Not a story of perfect heroes, but of flawed humans making impossible choices in a world where kindness is rebellion, and love is the fiercest defiance. Update Schedule: New chapter every Friday – 8:00 PM GMT

Once, a wise and powerful emperor ruled the powerful Eldorion Empire. This respected and mysterious leader managed to live in a world full of magic and danger, establishing a legacy of success and secrets, which still affects his descendants. Find out the hidden story of the royal family of the kingdom as it enters a new age. The secrets inside the palace will be uncovered and how the last emperor's actions have still shaped today's empire. Arthur Von Dracon, leader of the Eldorion Empire, defied fate to be the Warrior Emperor and start the Golden Age, this is his story.

Li Empire is the largest and most prosperous territory in Yuan Continent—on the surface. Internally, it is divided: ministers collude with nobility, the empress and empress dowager contest for power, and the emperor faces threat of illegitimacy as long as his brother lives. That is why, when Li Zhen Tian meets the kind and carefree Yang Zi Hua who understands him beyond the Dragon Throne, he irrevocably falls in love and makes her his consort. However, the imperial palace's harsh reality shatters Zi Hua's dream of a peaceful life. Amidst jealous love rivals and endless plots, a seed of doubt is sown. Can their love flourish against adversity, or is it destined to wither like a flower past spring? *** Shangguan Jiu was Zi Hua's best friend—and her complete opposite. Cunning, rational, and fiercely ambitious, Jiu enters the rear palace to accomplish everything her friend couldn't. Though as she schemes for glory and honour, she realises the only way for a woman to be in power is not through a man's heart... but to be the hand controlling him. Old enemies and grievances surface, while political tensions escalate with neighbouring nations, heralding a new era. Love and war arise; tears and kingdoms fall. Does the ruler wear the crown, or are they a prisoner of the throne? *** Notes: Cover art from Pinterest 2 Female leads Palace drama > political intrigue > warfare

Le harem de la reine Valentina semble parfaitement harmonieux... en surface. Mais que se passe-t-il vraiment derrière les sourires polis et les révérences ? Plongez dans l'empire Stellaris où chaque repas cache un poison, chaque cadeau un piège, et chaque baiser une stratégie ! Tags : #Harem, #Fantasy, #Romance, #Strong Female Lead, #Political Intrigue, #Yuri, #Palace Intrigue, #Scheming, #Comedy, #Immortals.

Lin Yue is an excellent modern medical student. After an accident, she crossed to the prosperous Tang Dynasty and became Su Yao, the daughter of Su Minister. At the beginning of the Tang Dynasty, the court situation was unpredictable, and the forces of all parties were surging. Su Yao was walking on thin ice in the palace. However, Lin Yue's medical knowledge has become her foothold in this strange era. When the emperor's mother was ill, the doctors were helpless, Su Yao with modern medical knowledge and decisive treatment means, she successfully contained the spread of the disease, instant fame! Her wisdom and kindness attracted the attention of the emperor, in the many contacts with the emperor, Su Yao with her own charm, she resolved the crisis of the palace again and again, so that the emperor's attention to her gradually turned into admiration. The emperor was deeply attracted to Su Yao. And Su Yao in this court full of power struggle, she explained her identity to the emperor, to do their own Lin Yue. While guarding his own heart, he opened a love affair across time and space with the emperor.

Even with the recurrent dream of a queen in a golden armor as if weaved by the beams of the sun, Ayumi still did not think much about the world going on and on around her. Suddenly, one mysterious encounter after another, she finds herself in the center of a world... not quite the one she is used to living in, but rather a sheerer transparent realms where every element composing our world has its own territory and rules, it is own princess and power, it is own tragic story and betrayals along ancient mythical creatures and demons who roamed our world before they were sealed. Discovering she has been chosen as the reincarnation of a dead queen whose death left a battle between these elements unsettled, Ayumi must now end this battle so the queen can rest in peace and conclude her story. A mysterious past still plaguing the present and threatening the future, the five princess of nature each with their own missions and dreams... allies and enemies are made, trust is difficult, death is personified and love seems hopeless... Will Ayumi fall to the previous queen's same mistakes that led to her demise and the chaos beyond it or will she be able to navigate this world of memories safely, even after discovering many twisted truths?

Countless stories will pass you by becoming stories of the past, history yet to be recorded. History is the imperfect record of the past. Knowledge lost within the vast sea of passage. Yet one man, yearns to learn them all, Zixin, Zixin of Longevity. An ignorant child, pawn of the stars, and disaster's appetite. But Fate's cruelty has different plans. Unable to use his ability, he continued to work, breaking down, until one day, the seed he had planted, would grow, ready to be harvested.

She had spent more than 10 years of her life working hard to make her dream of opening her very own restaurant, only to die on the die of the opening. How tragic can her life be?! When she opened her eyes again to see she was reborn into the body of a little girl, she thought she had thought the heavens felt pity for her unfortunate life, but it turns out their pity was so humiliating. Why did she have to be reincarnated as the unloved false daughter of a lecherous king destined to die in a foreign land? No, she has to escape to change her fate! But how can she ever escape from the heavily guarded cold palace?

Behind the crimson curtains of the Forbidden Palace, a lowborn eunuch becomes the center of whispered secrets, royal lust, and deadly ambition. He serves in silence—but his presence stirs the hearts of princes, the envy of nobles, and the schemes of an empire. This novel contains mature themes and explicit sexual content. Viewer discretion is advised. YAOI - HAREM - Smut - Character Growth - Exhibitionism - Outdoor Intercourse - Urination - Threesome - Foursome - Double Penetration.

"Beatrice Valentina de Nightingale" the last concubine to enter the Harem of the king and the daughter of a wealthy Count. But actually that woman is a fake! Her real name is Esther, a woman of unknown origin. She entered the palace at the age of only 10 years. In the palace there was no one close to him except the queen. Unfortunately two years later, the queen breathed her last. The queen left her only son who was only 6 years old to be raised by Esther. She was also happy to take care of the child of the queen who she considered like her own sister. At the age of 17, all of her false identities were exposed so that Esther was forced to leave the Nightingale kingdom. Time is running fast until six years have passed. Now the weak child that Esther took care of had become a tyrannical emperor. Fate brought them together again, not as mother and child with feelings of love as family, but with feelings of love between the opposite sex. "Esther, I've loved you for a long time. Will you marry me?" "Are you crazy? I am your mother. How can you want to make this mother who has cared for and raised you your wife?" "But you're not my real mother."

April had only ever known pain. At just 19, she watched her mother suffer years of abuse at the hands of a man who blamed them both—for being women, for being weak, for simply existing. One night, April made a choice: run or be ruined forever. Fleeing to a distant town with nothing but hope and her mother’s trembling hands, April stumbles upon a whispered opportunity—a powerful duke searching for palace staff. Desperate for a fresh start, April seeks the duke’s estate. But fate plays its first cruel trick: she meets a silver-eyed stranger with a quiet strength and a mysterious charm. He helps her find the palace... but never tells her who he really is. Because he is the duke. What began as a job soon turns into a royal entanglement—one filled with secrets, longing, and a love too intenseto resist. But can a girl who ran from the past survive the fire of a man with a crown... and scars of his own?