Queen Of The Damned Cold

Good for evil pays at the end

Darian was born cursed. He can see the past lives of everyone... but only the darkest sins they've ever committed. Surrounded by demons disguised as people, he locked himself away from the world. His only light... was the love of his family. Until... they took everything from him. That day, Darian awakened. He abandoned his fear. His sanity. His hope. He didn’t need any of that. He would take whatever he wanted. Destroy everything in his path. Devour every enemy. In a future where humanity found life beyond Earth, the High Humans appeared — beings with powers beyond imagination. They brought peace. But at what cost? The worst side of humanity was born along with them. It was the birth of the greatest calamity in the universes... And also their only salvation. A healer who could bring light and life — And a damned monster strong enough to break the balance of the world.

Died a Hero, Reborn as a Demon... The strongest Hero in the world killed the Demon King, the most powerful demon ever to appear on Earth. He achieved something which no other hero could ever do. But alas, the Hero never expected his own girlfriend, his own friends, and the organization he trusted to suddenly turn against him and try to kill him. It was the cruelest blow he was ever dealt in his life. He still didn’t give up and tried to stand his ground, but they had come prepared, and he was caught unawares in their trap. He fought to his death only to find himself transmigrated into a demon’s body! But who would have thought that he would be the husband of the Demon Queen! However, life as the royal consort was not easy at all. So read to find out how he is going to overcome those trying to step on him and finally get his revenge. ===== Discord Link https://discord.gg/HjWkd4nB3z =====

They burned her as a traitor. Now she returns with a curse. Delmira Ves Andralein was once a beloved queen — until betrayal carved her heart out and flames took what was left. Condemned by her husband, executed by the kingdom she protected, she died as nothing but a villain in their rewritten history. But the fire did not consume her soul. It resurrected her. Reborn in the frail body of a disgraced noble girl, Delmira awakens with a cursed system that thrives on pain. Every heartbreak makes her stronger. Every humiliation unlocks new power. In this second life, she won't beg for justice. She’ll become the vengeance they fear. And this time, they will burn in her name. —

What happens when the ruthless CEO in the business world is forced to get married to a woman by the name, Rayna Dawson, just because she had saved his grandfather's life? Alexander Black, the cold and ruthless CEO in the business world is forced to marry the woman who saved his grandfather's life. He had promised himself never to get tangled up with women again, because they only brought problems. Along the line, he had to accept the marriage but promised himself not get involved with her and not to get close to her and most importantly.. not to fall in love with her. But what happens when he starts to break all the promises he made to himself and starts to fall for her? He realizes later that her family and his family were enemies? Will he love her regardless? Or end their marriage because of their family fued? ************ "How did you seduce my grandfather?" Alexander asked the woman in front of him coldly. Rayna looked at the man in disbelief as if he had sprouted two heads. Was he okay? "I am curious to know how you got him to force me to marry you. What kind of seductive maneuvers did you use on him?" Alexander asked again. "I don't have any idea about what you are talking about, if you would excuse me." Rayna said and was about leaving when a hand grabbed her wrist and pulled her back. She crashed into the man's chest, his scent invading her nostrils and his breath fanned her ears as he spoke. "You don't get to walk out on me!" ******** Follow the exciting story of Alexander and Rayna as they navigate around their relationship!

"I can't be your meal..." Jacquelyn pleaded, trying to reason with the man who was supposedly her husband. His grin widened, curling into a mischievous smile, revealing his razor-sharp fangs. "And why is that?" he asked. Jacquelyn knew she had to use her brain with this one. "I am your wife... you can't eat me," she said, hoping to appeal to whatever humanity was left in him. "Makes it even better," was his cold response. Jacquelyn's legs trembled; she couldn't think of any culture or tradition where it was acceptable for a husband to eat his own wife. "And...." "And?" He prompted, with an encouraging sweet smile. "And I'm wet..." -------- Long, long ago, when Creatures of the Night ruled supreme and stood at the top of the food chain, a princess, Jacquelyn Avignon lived in the isolated part of the palace. Away from humans and even her own family. Cursed, they said. Queen killer, they called her. Bad omen, they crowned her. Until she was sent to be the bride of the Vampire King. A vampire king who enjoys his own peace and twisted sense of humor. Living life as the supreme sovereign, finds a princess who knows nothing about his supremacy at his doorstep, claiming to be his little wife. What happens when a cursed princess, afraid of blood, desperate to be with her family and to be loved back, crashes into the peaceful world of a vampire king? Her first target, turn her husband into a vegetarian. What about when Jacquelyn realizes that the world around her is more than just sunshine and good sleep but that hell is empty and the devils are here... in human form? She has to watch her back! For fans of; Forbidden love, dark fantasy, ancient curses and prophecy, strong willed and resilient female leads, grey men, dark humor, betrayals, marked mates, and star-crossed love, this book is for you. Other works by the same author: 1. Kitanna (Completed) 2. A Royal Mismatch: The Trouble With Prince Charming (Spin-off of Kitanna, Completed) 3. The Hitman's Sunshine (Completed)

When the brutal patriarch of the Scarlatti family dies under mysterious circumstances, his estranged daughter, Valentina Scarlatti, is summoned back from exile to claim the empire she once ran from. As she steps into the shadows of her family’s throne, she discovers her father left behind more than secrets—he left enemies, blood oaths, and a vendetta that threatens to burn the whole dynasty down. Standing in her way is Bryan Moretti, a ruthless fixer from the rival Moretti syndicate with a vendetta of his own. But when a mutual enemy surfaces—one who wants both families destroyed—Valentina and Bryan must form a dangerous alliance, where trust is traded for power, and desire is a weapon neither can afford to wield.

"Some sons inherit wealth. Others inherit power. Doom inherited blood—and the ghost of a mother who never let death stop her from shaping him into something monstrous." Raised by a merciless criminal, Doom’s childhood was a litany of broken bones and brutal lessons. His father didn’t raise a child—he forged a weapon. Weakness was sin. Mercy was betrayal. And love? A fairy tale whispered by a dead woman in grainy home videos.  But the dead don’t always stay silent.  Ainar—his mother, a legend of violence and seduction—speaks to him from beyond the grave. Her voice slithers into his fractured mind, teaching him the art of ruin: how to break bones with precision, how to turn pleasure into a weapon, how to make the world bleed for him. With every whispered lesson, Doom becomes less of a man and more of a force—something unholy, something hers.  Yet as his father watches with cold approval, Doom begins to wonder: Is Ainar’s ghost real, or is she just the madness of a soul shattered by brutality? And does it even matter, when her guidance feels like the only truth he’s ever known?  Is will they be salvation, No, maybe in the next life.

Some hearts freeze to protect themselves. Others, to forget what warmth once felt like. Odette Throne never needed anyone. Or so she told herself. Emotionally distant and disillusioned by the toxicity of her home, Odette leaves everything behind—her country, her family, and every piece of her past—for a quiet college life abroad. She isn’t here to make friends. She isn’t here to belong. She’s here to be alone—on purpose. But then she meets him. Frost Ashford—sharp-tongued, equally guarded, and as cold as the snow-covered city they now call home. From the moment they cross paths, their silent battles begin—icy glances, indifferent conversations, and a strange magnetic pull neither of them can fully ignore. As their worlds reluctantly begin to intertwine, Odette finds herself confronting a truth she’s long buried: it’s not loneliness she craves, but understanding. But Frost has his own walls. And sometimes, love doesn’t melt cold hearts—it breaks them. Taken by the Cold is a slow-burning story about two souls who’ve grown used to silence, learning that sometimes, the right kind of quiet can feel like home.

Kara's life is turned upside down when her mom uproots her from Los Angeles to Monowi, a tiny, mysterious town in the middle of nowhere, all because of yet another boyfriend. Monowi isn’t just strange because it’s quiet and remote. Kara begins having recurring nightmares, and as she uncovers the town’s secrets, she starts to suspect werewolves might be real. But no one believes her, leaving her feeling trapped between her imagination and reality. To make things even more complicated, her mom’s boyfriend has super-hot sons, especially Rox, who’s technically her stepbrother but seems way too magnetic for her to ignore. As the town’s mysteries unravel and her relationship with Rox grows increasingly tangled, Kara discovers she might play a much bigger role in Monowi’s dark history than she ever imagined. Who knows, she might even be a queen. Crazy, right?

In the kingdom of Aetheria, where light and shadow wage an eternal war, one name is feared, whispered, and shrouded in mystery—The Shadow Queen. She was never meant to exist. A phantom of the night, a legend twisted by those who never understood her true purpose. The world saw her as a villain, a merciless ruler who danced with the darkness. But the truth? It was far more tragic. Betrayed by the very people she vowed to protect, hunted by the hero she once loved, she vanished—only to return stronger, deadlier, and wrapped in a secret that could shatter the fate of the world. When an exiled warrior uncovers a forgotten letter, the truth of the Shadow Queen’s past unravels like a haunting melody. The lines between hero and monster blur, and he is forced to question everything he once believed. Was she truly the villain they painted her to be? Or was she the only one who ever stood between light and destruction? A tale of love, betrayal, and redemption awaits in "Enigma of the Shadow Queen"—where darkness may not be evil, and light may not be salvation. Read now and uncover the truth behind the legend.

Ever seen rogues in a civilization better than packs , system better than royal family? Ever seen rogues with discipline? Well Aurora Silverlight dominant alpha, queen of Rogues made it possible What happens if she discovers she has a child after her 4 year memory gap? What happens if two alphas cross her paths claiming to be her mates, dote on her and fight with her against the hidden forces? What happens if her original identity is recovered?

We are natural-born enemies, his kind hunt and destroy my kind. But when I first saw him, I was enamored. I was stupid, I was foolish, I was full of romantic ideas. I thought he was my Prince Charming, my white knight in shiny armor. Turns out, he’s my worse nightmare, my tormentor even in his absence. The one who sets out to break and destroy me. Sacha (Alex) Gunther, a nephilim prince in line to the throne to the order of circle. His name is whispered with the same amount of fear and reverence, hatred and awe among the heavens and hell. I’m Danica, a half demon. A daughter of Astaroth, one of the three princes of Hell.

"You let them surround us?!" she hissed, drawing her blade. "We’re trapped!" I raised a hand. "Trapped? No. We’re exactly where I want them." —CLICK. The runes beneath their feet lit up in a perfect circle. "...Wait. Was this a setup?" "Of course," I said. "It’s easier to catch flies when they walk into the web themselves." ... My name is Loki. Not the god of mischief, but close enough. In my last life, I was a street rat with a bad attitude and a worse haircut. My hobbies included tricking rich kids, stealing cheap paperbacks, and reading one fantasy novel over and over until the pages tore. And then I woke up inside it. Not as the protagonist. Not as the villain. Just a nobody. A background character with zero stats, no plot relevance, and a world that forgot I existed. Worse? I remembered everything. The betrayals. The corrupted kingdoms. The apocalypse disguised as prophecy. The chains. The flame. The end of the world. Oh—and the author? Let’s just say they made a lot of… questionable decisions. So I decided to make a few of my own. Steal the legendary cards. Manipulate heroes. Kill villains before the plot needs them. Lie, cheat, and break the system itself if I have to. Because if fate made me a nobody— Then I’ll become the bug that crashes the whole story. This world doesn’t know it yet, but I’m done playing by its script. I’m not the reader anymore. I’m the rewrite. Checkmate. ... discord: https://discord.gg/59UqUTSZbt

What would you do if the only job that could save your life—required becoming someone you're not? Ava is broke, desperate, and one rent payment away from losing not just her future, but the home she shares with her best friend—the one person who’s always believed in her. With no options left, she does the unthinkable. Now she's navigating a high-stakes corporate world, tangled in secrets and desire. Can she survive the pressure… without losing herself, or the person who matters most? Content Warning: This story contains gender disguise, forbidden attraction, contract marriage drama, betrayal, dangerously slow-burn romance, and Steamy explicit scene

After finally defeating several powerful protagonists and claiming their treasures, Mu Zhi’an believed he had paved the way to his destiny. With abundant resources at his disposal, he generously shared them with the talented women around him—each of them growing stronger under his guidance. He thought he was on track to become the new heaven-chosen one, destined to rise above the world, ascend the heavens, and achieve immortality. But fate had other plans. When tribulation clouds gathered and thunder cracked the sky, Mu Zhi’an saw the truth: the women he empowered were now reborn as Empresses—true protagonists of this world. As he stared blankly at the scene, a bitter realization sank in. “I was never the chosen one… they were.” A cultivation fantasy full of betrayal, ambition, and shocking reversals. Can a man who gave everything still carve his path to the top? A/N:- I’m now updating daily with chapters of 1500+ words. If the chapters are shorter, I’ll release two per day to keep the pace exciting. If you’re enjoying the story, please consider leaving a review, voting with Power Stones or Golden Tickets, and dropping a comment — your support truly keeps this world alive. Let's reach the top together!

NOTE: I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad. https://www.royalroad.com/profile/756274/fictions" Crime Lord Caspian meets his end in a dark filthy unnamed alley. Stabbed multiple times in the guts by one of his presumed victims. A being that inspired awe and fear around the world was left to rot in some alley never to be found again. 'Fitting for a damned scum like me' were his thoughts. Just waiting for the moment to pass and enter deaths gentle embrace. He did enter an embrace but not of death's. Confused, he opened his eyes and the first thing he saw was.... 'nothing'.

After living a mundane life for seventy years, an ordinary man named Ethan dies. Only to awaken as Caelan Aetherisin,in a world beyond his wildest imagination. Reborn as a member of a prestigious vampire royal family, he finds himself entangled in the complex power dynamics of the vampire aristocracy. With five ancient vampire houses ruling the night, tensions brew beneath the surface—old rivalries, political machinations, and deep secrets threaten to tear them apart. Yet, as they face a looming, sinister force that threatens to annihilate their kind, alliances must be formed, and the balance of power will shift in unexpected ways. As the main character navigates his newfound immortality, he must master his powers, understand his role in this dangerous world, and deal with his growing harem—each member more mysterious and powerful than the last. But with desire comes darkness, and he will soon uncover disturbing truths about his family and the world of vampires. Warning: This story contains explicit adult themes, including violence, gore, and disturbing content (incest, and more). Reader discretion is advised. Schedule: New chapter = Monday and Wednesday. New chapter everyday on Patreon with exclusive character and chapter arts and bonus chapters PATREON LINK: https://www.patreon.com/c/brekker/posts

Ahn Ji-Ho, a nineteen year old girl is on a journey to find a new home amidst her world's calamity when she stumbles upon a mysterious and beautiful woman. Zhou Meihua, a beautiful yet inept girl saves Ji-Ho from certain death, capturing her heart in an instant. The two converse, and Ji-Ho is invited to forever stay by her side. Yet, a promise is shattered when the mysterious calamity known as the Decay swallows their personages whole, removing their memory from the face of the ruined Earth. Waking up in a new world beside Mei, Ji-Ho discovers she has gained incredible and unknown power. Ji-Ho finds herself in a completely different world with a beautiful girl she barely knows, one where god-like power is completely feasible. --- A bird perched on a branch whistled a short and quiet tune under the waving wind as Ahn Ji-Ho sat under a tree, holding a smooth grey stone. [Alchemic Exchange has been activated.] The stone in her palm glimmered and then ran away in a flash of bright light, disappearing and leaving a piece of quartz in its place. She set the the quartz down beside her, and watched as another small wound opened up on her wrist, letting her blood flow towards the soil. [Alchemic Compensation has been received.] It seemed that the baseline payment for an exchange was Ji-Ho own body, specifically her blood. She did not yet know if she was able to exchange anything other than that. Ji-Ho glanced over at the items beside her, each sowed from multiple stones, brought to this world with her own blood. A stone shaped like a bird, a ball of cotton, a piece of quartz, and a peridot gemstone sat perfectly still next to her in frozen and obtuse scarcity of time; a painting of strange still-life itself. She had tested the limits of the ability, and had so far found out that she could mold substances, exchange them for something similar, something valuable, or obtain something entirely new. Each exchange brought about different costs, each measured in her own body's resources. By all instances of thought that she had conjured up, she had come to the conclusion that she had been transported to another world - one where such power was possible. However, she felt that now she was farther from home than ever. --- TQoN Art by @Qonnnarts

In a world ruled by vampires—beings of endless hunger and immortal might—one anomaly threatens the balance: Kyon Bashega. Neither fully human nor fully vampire, Kyon wields the dark gifts of the undead: their speed, their strength, their thirst. Yet he holds one power even they fear — Flux. Experience Kyon’s rise—and the chaos he brings—through the audiobook now available on Spotify and YouTube. It’s free. It’s ahead of the chapters here. Ready to dive deeper into the darkness? Listen here → linktr.ee/Renaissance_Fox

In late 1980s, Tokyo, monstrous Eclipses, born from human fear—lurk in the shadows. Hikaru Shimo, a teenage warrior with ice-cold Senzai abilities, fights to protect the innocent, until he accidentally awakens Sora Makizushi, a legendary warrior frozen in time. But Sora’s past is a bloodstained mystery, and his rage threatens to burn the world anew. Hikaru gets saved by Yoru, a bubbly yet ruthless Director. As Hikaru is drafted into the shadowy Peoples’ Protection Agency, he uncovers a war between factions vying to control Senzai energy, some to save humanity, others to reshape it into something entirely borderline horrifying. With a sadistic scientist, a bubbly-yet-ruthless director, and a fanatic rebel faction in the mix, and the curse of his own bloodline, Hikaru stands at crossroads whether to align to one or be the Eclipse-slaying hunter he is. —————————————————— DISCLAIMER: ALL ARTWORK IS OWNED BY ME AS I'VE CREATED IT Withering Cold is primarily a dark fantasy webnovel which inspired by animes/mangas. If you want an overpowered edgy main character with 10 wives and a broken system, then leave. This isn't for you. There will be complex and mature themes (both 16+ & 18+), so if you don't like it (assault, gore, violence, trauma and other not so cool stuff), then don't read it. Author's Note: I originally developed an idea for Withering Cold way back in 2022 once I watched Chainsawman and recently Tokyo Ghoul. So if you're fan of animes of that genre this is for you. Moreover, I wanted to see if I could build a balanced yet unreliable power system. Most animes have a power system that's purely for usage but I wanted to explore how power can corrupt people. Plus, to address the inner demon trope (Hikaru-Tsukuyomi), most animes have them established on the first chapter as a living vessel, but I wanted to see how far could Hikaru last before the person inside him awakens when it's too late. It's a slow burn, probably 200 chapters expected give or take. Might end in Mid-Late 2026. Each chapter spans 2000 words and the publishing frequency is 2 or 3 chapters a week (unless if I make a digital art, all available on my discord). It's my faithful tribute to my favourite shonens/mangas and probably something I spent years building, giving depth to my characters. Don't expect outlandish powescaling. Enjoy the story. For more fun facts about the novel + discussion and more join the official discord server: https://discord.gg/8mgFz7RVFm Maybe this will end up well? Who knows. I simply care about the moment. If I screw up your favourite character, I apologise. —————————————————— MAIN CAST: Hikaru Shimo: The protagonist of Withering Cold. A shy, timid 16 year old boy who has a knack for hunting eclipses in the retro 80s Tokyo. He's a local high school student and works odd jobs to sustain himself until he gets a rather meagre pay in the PPA. However, behind his kind behaviour lies a thousand year old curse that runs in his bloodline. Sora Makizushi: The secondary male lead and the Deuteragonist of Withering Cold. He's boastful, arrogant yet a master in his Senzai Arts. Once freed by Hikaru from his unfortunate sealing, Sora lands himself in 1987 Tokyo where he struggles to get used to the modern environment. The story focuses on how Sora regains his now lost power and the mystery behind the Main Antagonist, Tsukuyomi. Yoru: The female lead and the Triagonist of Withering Cold. A ruthless yet bubbly Director of the PPA who took Hikaru into her own arms. Yoru suffers from Stockholm Syndrome, where she knows the PPA is shady yet believes they are the true defenders of humanity. Her arc revolves around the world building in-universe and Yoru trying to atone for her own sins by being the family Hikaru never had. [more info in auxiliary chapters and discord!]

When her brother’s life is hanging by a thread, Alexa agrees to a deal that will change everything. Marry a stranger. Follow his rules. And never, ever fall in love. Alexander Knight is cold, ruthless, and used to getting what he wants. For him, marriage is just a business move — emotionless, calculated, and temporary. But as secrets unravel and feelings creep in, their contract turns into a battlefield of the heart. What happens when a cold proposal starts to burn?

A failed necromancer, whose name we'll learn later, discovers a sentient spellbook that hungers for souls. The necromancer, fueled by a desire for revenge against a powerful cult that betrayed and ridiculed them, forms an uneasy alliance with the book. The book, possessing its own cunning and sinister agenda, agrees to help the necromancer exact revenge, but its true motives remain hidden. Their journey is a dangerous game of manipulation, with the book subtly guiding the necromancer towards increasingly perilous situations to feed its insatiable hunger for souls and power. The necromancer, blinded by their thirst for vengeance, willingly embraces the dark magic and power offered by the book, unaware of the horrifying price they may eventually pay. As their quest progresses, unexpected twists and betrayals emerge, testing the fragile alliance between the necromancer and the book. The line between master and servant blurs as each tries to control the other. The dark humor and chaotic situations add to the suspense, while the story delves into the themes of ambition, revenge, and the corrupting influence of power. The climax involves a confrontation with the cult, revealing the true extent of the book's power and its ultimate goals, ultimately leading to a resolution where the consequences of their unholy pact are laid bare. The fate of both the necromancer and the book remains uncertain until the final pages.

On the day of her parents' brutal execution, Juliana Black’s innocence died with them. Trained in silence, hardened by loss, and driven by vengeance, Juliana returns to New York City not as a grieving daughter, but as a ghost with a loaded gun and a kill list. Her mission: dismantle the criminal empires that conspired to murder her family. But nothing is ever as simple as revenge. Behind every bullet lies corruption. Behind every betrayal, a deeper conspiracy. And behind the mask of the man hunting her — Agent Damian Voss — is the only heart that dares to love her. In a city ruled by ruthless billionaires, warring cartels, and shadow governments, Juliana rises as a deadly assassin no one saw coming. But her greatest threat may not be her enemies. It may be what she's becoming. Love is her weakness. Death is her legacy. And vengeance is her god.

Aeliana Valemora was never supposed to marry into the Imperion Empire. Once a runaway heiress turned aspiring celebrity, she had dreams far from the icy walls of upper-class society. But when fate and a secret family pact throw her into a cold and loveless marriage with Reinhardt Imperion, a billionaire still mourning the loss of his first love, she finds herself caught between duty and desire. Haunted by the tragic death of his childhood sweetheart, Reinhardt has built steel walls around his heart. The new woman in his life? Just a pawn in a family strategy, or so he thinks. Until one night, drugged and broken, he stumbles home, only to find his new wife not as delicate as she seems. Aeliana subdues him with a graceful hand in a shocking turn of events, revealing her hidden strength and mysterious past. As secrets unravel and enemies close in, Reinhardt is forced to confront his grief and the possibility that love might come in the most unexpected form. Aeliana, meanwhile, must navigate the cruel games of the elite and prove that she’s more than just a name on a marriage certificate. In a world of power plays, betrayal, and social warfare, can two broken souls learn to fight not against each other, but for each other?

Abandoned at birth, crippled in adolescence, and consumed by a lifetime of misery, Caspian turned to crime as a means of survival. As he ascended the criminal underworld, his actions brought untold suffering and darkness to the world. When his day of reckoning came, his death was met with relief and celebration, as the world rejoiced at the departure of the monster who had plagued it for so long. Unwelcome and alone, he left the world just as he had entered it.