Long Live The King Scar

"You know what a good girl would have done? A good girl would have stayed home instead of sneaking out of her father's compound just to get a man to fuck her. A good girl wouldn't have stabbed a man like me with a pen. And most of all, a good girl wouldn't be turned on by holding a gun to a man's chest." I lean closer to her. "You're no good girl, Ivanna." "You… you're wrong." "Go on then. Come on. Pull the trigger." *** My name is Ivanna. I am the daughter of Misha Sidorov, the head of the Krasnoyarsk Bratva. I have just graduated and I’m about to go to college. My life is perfect until Sergio Sakharov comes into the picture. He is the darkness itself. He reigns over the entire Sakharov family and by extension, the Dvina River Vory Bratva. His word is law, and his desire is absolute. Everything changes in a split second when he steals me away and holds prisoner in Tyva, a bride for his only heir. But Sergio doesn’t take no for an answer. He always gets whatever he wants and against all reason, he claims me for himself instead. He thinks I’m the perfect match for his desires and he is determined to keep me close, even if I fight him at every turn. Except, I’m no helpless pawn. I’m not innocent. I have tasted his dark side, and I want more. The don himself, the man they call the Volkov of Dvina River appeals to me in the most sinful of ways. His wickedness draws me in, and when he decides that he wants me, I’m helpless. I can’t resist him, even if it means giving myself to him. He may think he has power over me and can control me every step of the way, but I’m about to show him who the real boss is.

Emma’s life takes a dramatic turn when she discovers she’s pregnant, but there’s one glaring problem: five men could be the father. As she struggles with fear and uncertainty, a chilling prophecy from her past resurfaces, if she terminates so she embarks on looking for the most befitting father.

"Why did you have to get married to me then if you knew you were going to throw me away!" She yelled. He exhaled gently and faced her, his face blank, his eyes surprisingly cool. "That's because, I had to save my crown and my throne. Now, let me live my life." "Why did it have to be me?" She palmed her face. "You know she's my fated mate and there's nothing I can do about it." With tears in her eyes, she slowly picked up herself and nodded. "I'll sign the divorce papers." • • • Nyx is torn with grief, when Alpha Oberon, her husband decides to divorce her after he claims to have found his fated mate. She leaves the pack out of the fear of returning back to her abusive and cruel parents and raises her child all by herself. Years race by, with the new Luna not being able to produce any heir for the kingdom. A seer tells the king that he has a heir who has the king's blood running in his veins. What happens when he realises the child is from the very woman who once offended? What will he to do convince her to come back in order to save his throne and kingdom? https://discord.com/invite/2fkn5kam Click the link to join my discord group

Elisya lost trust from the one man she had loved with all her heart. she was abandoned by her family, and he took her in and now she got abandoned all over again? will Ronan take her back? will she find room in her heart to love someone again? will she allow Kieran to be her comfort zone? why not find out...

The scar you gave and still giving my name is Aileen Quinn, my dream is to travel abroad why? because I want to get my mom out of their claws. who are they? the richest people in this city. though their house is made up of gold we give fire to refine their gold. .............................. today I had the chance to travel abroad, wow I am on the plane, the excitement that brew my heart turned into regrets. the moment I got off the plane I was robbed and left wanting by the police. ... thank goodness there is my savior "you thought I was your savior? me!!! the police here don't like me. I visit them more often than I do my books for a high school student, and they love me for my presence. that place is like my second home" indeed he wasn't joking because of him my passport was ceased they don't trust him.......... now what will I do in this foreign land This cover does not belong to me

Neon and Longing is an urban tale of self-discovery and heartache set against the pulsating backdrop of a modern metropolis. The story follows Lena, a young woman who leaves behind a small-town life in pursuit of a dazzling career and the excitement of city living. Amid the luminous glow of neon signs and the endless rhythm of urban nights, Lena is drawn into a world of glamour, ambition, and fleeting connections. As she navigates her new environment, Lena encounters both the breathtaking promise of success and the stark realities of isolation in a city that never sleeps. Her journey is marked by moments of unexpected romance, challenging betrayals, and profound introspection. While the city offers a canvas of opportunities and dreams, it also forces her to confront her inner void—a deep-seated longing for genuine connection and meaning beyond superficial allure. In the heart of urban chaos, Lena learns that the neon lights, though mesmerizing, cannot mask the truths of loneliness and the quest for identity. With every twist of fate, she discovers that real fulfillment comes not from the glittering facades of modern life but from embracing vulnerability, forging sincere relationships, and daring to be authentically herself. "Neon and Longing" is a reflective exploration of the contrasts between ambition and inner peace, capturing the delicate dance of modern femininity in a relentlessly vibrant world.

"Now, listen to me" he commanded and I instantly looked up at him. "Rule number one, no screaming. No matter what I do to you, I must not hear a single noise. If I do, it would most definitely get worse" he said and my heart hammered in my chest. "Rule number two, when I tell you to do something, you do it, or else, I will whip you repeatedly and make sure you're on the brink of death but just enough to keep you alive." He said with a wicked grin on his face. "Rule number three, follow those two rules" he said and got up. Out of the blue, he whipped me again and I screamed. I had never felt that much pain in my entire life. "Tsk tsk, you're a slow one" he said and I held my breath as I awaited the next whip. He whipped me again and I managed to stifle a scream. "Good girl" he said and went back to sit on his bed. "Now, strip." He ordered and I shakily got up and began to pull my clothes off my body. ... Kieran had a regular life until a ruthless Alpha turned it all upside down. She suffers and even gets rejected. What happens when she has a better second chance mate who is protective and the ruthless Alpha who made her life hell is butting into her life again?

When Connor moved to his new town with his sister, his house had a forest behind it, unusually his sister Mallorie started going everyday, until she doesn't return. He now has to find out what happened and why she loved going in the woods.

She lost everything, fought with nothing, and in the end she lost what was never hers to begin with. . . . Eliara was just a child when dragons burned her world to ash. Powerless and broken, she swore vengeance—not for herself, but for the people she lost. Years later, war consumes the land, and Eliara will do anything to protect those who remain, even if it means sacrificing herself piece by piece. Alongside Princess Iris, the only light left in her darkened world, she fights for a future where no one else has to suffer as she did. But the deeper she sinks into war, the more the lines between justice and vengeance blur. Kingdoms crumble, alliances shatter, and the people she swore to protect slip through her fingers—some lost to death, others to something far worse. And as she uncovers the truth behind the war, she is faced with a horrifying realization: the enemy she has been fighting all along may not be the true threat. Betrayed by fate, torn between love and duty, Eliara is forced to ask herself—how much of herself can she sacrifice before there’s nothing left? And if she loses everything… will she still have the strength to stop what’s coming? . . Hope you enjoy this!!!

In a world of constant competition, one man aims for the top. In this new genre VRMMORPG, he plans on becoming the strongest at all costs. The classes, the races, the starting zones, everything is a mystery in 'New Eden'. This game is coming out without a shred of details. The only thing that was promoted was the freedom of skill choosing. Our protagonist Alexander, gamer tag Astaroth, has always dreamt of becoming an E-Sports athlete. His parents supported his dream, but they are no longer of this world. He fully intends on making it in this new game, if not for him, then at least to honor their memory. With no idea how he wants to play his character, Alexander chooses the most mysterious starting race. Will this be his road to success or his downfall? The game assistant certainly thought the latter. "Do as you wish, young adventurer. I only wish to add this. Do not come back with complaints when you realize you have made the wrong choice," the elf said, looking at him with clear hatred. "We will see about that," Alexander flatly replied. "I love challenges," he added. "Very well!" the elf harrumphed. "Have the adventure of your lifetime, as short as it will last," he sarcastically added. Ahead of him lies an uncertain path, filled with trials and hardships. But one thing is clear in his eyes. He will become the strongest player in the game, even if he must step over mountains of corpses to do so. Over are his days of working hard for nothing, it's make or break now! I now have a discord where you can talk with other readers and me. There are also channels to discuss new weapons; characters; classes; or monsters that you might want to design and see incorporated in the story. I will always give credit to the person that created said thing, rest assured. The link is https://discord.gg/68kPqbSFrN

Lưu ý: truyện chỉ mang tính chất giải trí, người viết không có ý bẻ cong hoặc xuyên tạc lịch sử. Một bức tranh cổ vô danh xuất hiện, mở ra cánh cửa dẫn đến những bí ẩn bị chôn vùi hàng thế kỷ. Bên dưới những nét vẽ nhuốm màu thời gian là manh mối dẫn đến một lăng mộ thất truyền—nơi cất giữ bộ chiến bào huyền thoại có thể thay đổi lịch sử. Trần Vân Khê—chủ tiệm đồ cổ danh tiếng, một bậc thầy giám định với đôi mắt nhìn thấu quá khứ. Phan Linh Chi—nữ giáo sư khảo cổ học trẻ tuổi, kiêu hãnh và lạnh lùng, nhưng lại mang trong lòng những tổn thương chưa bao giờ nguôi ngoai. Bốn năm trước, họ từng là tất cả của nhau. Nhưng rồi Vân Khê lại buông tay. Giờ đây, định mệnh đưa họ gặp lại—không phải trong những tháng ngày êm đềm, mà giữa một cuộc tranh đoạt đầy hiểm nguy. Trên hành trình giải mã bức tranh, họ không chỉ đối đầu với những thế lực ngầm thao túng thị trường cổ vật, mà còn bước chân vào một thế giới ma mị, nơi những bí mật được khắc sâu trong đá và máu. Giữa yêu và hận, giữa thật và giả, giữa lòng người và quỷ kế—ai mới là kẻ nắm giữ bí mật cuối cùng?

Since he was six years old, Adrian Nero has always had a dream. Thanks to his father's influence, he developed a great interest in football at a very young age. He loved the way the game was played, the way a team of eleven players worked together to score as many goals as possible against their opponents while conceding as little as possible, he loved the tactical aspect of the game with teams trying to play to their strengths and their opponent's weaknesses. But more than those, he loved watching the players lift trophies after winning a tournament. That's right, the thing Adrian liked the most about football was lifting trophies. Immersing himself in any game, his favourite teams played, he always felt like he was there celebrating and smiling with them. He loved that feeling. 'I'll really be there one day.' He always thought to himself. Despite his father's love for the game, his parents did not exactly support his dream to become a footballer and preferred him to go to a normal school to study and get a normal job. However, all hope was not lost as his high school was one of the schools that strongly supported having sports activities in their curriculum and it wasn't just for formality's sake. Adrian fought his way through, becoming the captain of the football team as early as the first year of senior high. With his help the team grew to become quite a formidable one and was named as one of the favourites going into the qualifications for the intercontinental highschool tournament, a competition taking place in his last year of highschool and his chance to lift his first trophy. That was when disaster struck. Due to work reasons, Adrian was forced to move back to his home country with his family leaving behind the team he had worked hard to put together. However, he was fortunate enough to find himself in a school eligible to take part in the qualifications for the tournament. Finding out about that, he felt that all hope wasn't lost, a feeling that was soon carried away by the wind. Sino Academy, although possessing a very good and well-maintained pitch alongside the basic equipment, was one that never took sports seriously. In all the times they had participated in the tournament, they had only been able to get through the qualifications once but miserably failed to get through the group stage. This was an event of fifteen years ago. Facing a school with a non-existent team and players that lacked teamwork, coordination and motivation, Adrian couldn't help but feel that his dream was far beyond his reach.

Ana grew up in a home where love was an unattainable luxury. Marked by abuse and despair, her life takes a devastating turn when her father sells her to a wealthy family, stripping her of her freedom, her first love, and everything she once knew. Trapped in a world of appearances and lies, Ana clings to the illusion of love when a young man from that family becomes her only light in the darkness. But that light soon turns into shadow when she realizes he is not the savior she imagined, but a far more dangerous version of the demons she tried to leave behind. Caught in a web of manipulation, pain, and inner struggle, Ana must face her past and herself to find the strength to escape, heal, and reclaim her right to live on her own terms. A story of love, obsession, and redemption-where the scars of the soul run deeper than those on the skin.

Daxton Vice returns from London on a business trip to find his older brother unexpectedly insane. Apparently, he’d missed a series of incidents that led to his brothers predicament. He meets his brothers almost-wife, and is captivated by her. Like every man, he falls for her after a few months. Because of the strong bond and love he shares with his brother, he visits him frequently in the mental asylum, and realizes that his brother always has minor lucid, yet fragmented moments. After months of visitation, he puts two and two together, discovering that all was not as it seemed. Events that had occurred naturally in the eyes of all, were exactly the opposite. A new emotion arises in him, and he’s forced to play a game of life. With the odds stacked against him, he vows to bring the truth to light and give his brother the justice he believes he deserves. Only he doesn’t know that his competitor is as deadly as a snake’s venom and far more dangerous than he could ever imagine. Gwenever Welch was a woman no man should ever want to meet.

Great Simon is a girl who had everything thing she needed whenever she asked she is the second child of four children,she was also athletic and made friends easily ,she felt wasn't pretty enough and that caused her insecurity. Everything changed when she pretended to be who she's not which let her to meeting the wrong people. Who did she pretend to be and who are the wrong people she met? Let's find out.

Twenty two-year-old Maryln Amber is no stranger to loss. After a tragic fire claimed her family two years ago, she has tried to rebuild her life, clinging to her tight-knit group of friends for stability. But when students at her elite Campston University begin to die under strange and violent circumstances, the fragile world Amber has constructed starts to crumble. As suspicions spread like wildfire and fear grips the campus, Amber becomes determined to uncover the truth behind the deaths. She notices an unsettling pattern—each victim was someone she had argued with or felt betrayed by in some way. The deeper she digs, the more the clues seem to implicate her closest friends, until she’s left isolated and paranoid. When the shocking reality is unveiled, Amber discovers a truth more horrifying than she could have imagined. Dark, chilling, and deeply psychological, this tale of fractured identity and buried trauma will leave readers questioning the limits of the human mind and the power of the past to shape the present.

For ten years, Raiten has been bound to the Thunder Tower and made the enslaved guardian of his clan's northern pillar. Once, he dreamed of freedom and fought for a friend he believed in. Now, she’s returned—a hero, wielding the power he stole for her.  The only questions that remains are, how will Raiten kill her? How will Raiten kill the five elders who enslaved him, killed his mother, stole his childhood? Will he choose forgiveness and carve for himself a new life, beyond the tower, beyond the clan? Or, will he sink in the depraved depths of bloody vengeance?  Perhaps a bit of both.  This story is a mix of vengeance, fast-paced action, lighter slice-of-life moments, and of course, magic. Great for fans of Shadow Slave, Red Rising, Cosmere novels, Mother of Learning, the game Roadwarden, The Witcher, and more! Please enjoy.  [Note: cover is AI art. I am only using this temporarily: once I am not broke, I will pay a proper artist for an awesome cover!] [Note 2: Originally published on RoyalRoad]

[MATURE CONTENT] Enter the world of Lila Elara Forbes Montgrave, a rose with thorns, shaped by tragedy and reborn with vengeance. Betrayed by her lover and given a second shot at life, she uses her beauty as a weapon in a deadly game of love, hate, and power. But as her past and present meet, will she reshape her fate or succumb to the darkness within? Warning: Viewers discretion is advised. Read at your own risk.

Blurb "She was perfect—confident, untouchable, a girl who had it all. Until he came along and shattered every illusion she hid behind. He exposed the cracks in her flawless world, forcing her to face the insecurities she buried for years. But he wasn’t unscathed either. Beneath his cold exterior lay scars deeper than he’d ever admit. She was his light, and he was her storm. Together, they could heal—or destroy each other completely."

In "A Map of Scars", this powerful and evocative collection of poems, the speaker embarks on a journey of self-discovery and healing. Through raw and unflinching language, the poems explore the darker corners of the human experience, laying bare the scars of grief, loss, and pain. From the haunting echoes of sorrow to the tentative whispers of hope, these poems chart a course through the turbulent waters of the soul. With unflinching honesty and vulnerability, the speaker confronts the shadows of their own psyche, and in doing so, creates a map of scars that becomes a testament to the human capacity for resilience and transformation. Through the poems in this collection, the speaker invites the reader to join them on this journey of self-discovery, to bear witness to the pain and the beauty, and to find solace in the knowledge that they are not alone in their struggles. "A Map of Scars" is a powerful and moving collection of poems that will resonate with anyone who has ever known pain, loss, or sorrow. It is a testament to the human spirit's ability to heal, to transform, and to find hope in the darkest of places.

Tsukiko once believed in love—until betrayal shattered her world. Now, she guards her heart behind a wall of thorns, focusing solely on her rising career. Love is a risk she refuses to take again. Haruki, a nature photographer haunted by his past, never expected to be drawn to someone like Tsukiko. Yet, from the moment their paths crossed, he found himself captivated—not just by her beauty but by the quiet strength beneath her guarded exterior. What begins as reluctant companionship slowly grows into something deeper. Through fleeting moments, stolen glances, and unspoken words, Haruki chips away at Tsukiko’s defenses. But their love is tested by ghosts of the past—his lingering guilt, her unhealed wounds, and a truth that threatens to break them apart. Like a flower pushing through the cracks of a hardened earth, love begins to bloom again. But can they nurture it, or will it wither under the weight of old scars? A heartfelt journey of love, loss, and healing, Blooming Through the Thorns is a story about finding the courage to embrace love again—even when the past threatens to pull you back.

Julian Moreau has built a life of wealth and prestige, a dazzling empire born from ambition and sacrifice. But beneath the gilded veneer lies a man tormented by expectations—his mother's relentless demand for a family and his own inability to envision a life beyond his business. The hollow luxury of his existence is shattered one fateful night when an accident nearly claims his life, and a mysterious young woman named Isabella risks everything to save him. Isabella, a selfless girl from a humble background, is thrust into Julian's world of opulence after a desperate plea from his mother, Cilla Moreau. With the promise of money that could change her family's life, Isabella agrees to marry Julian, a man she barely knows. As she steps into the grandeur of the Moreau estate, Isabella is faced with the enormity of her decision—and the daunting task of breaking through Julian's guarded heart. Bound by a sense of duty, a promise, and an unexpected act of courage, Julian and Isabella are thrown together in a world neither fully understands. Can love grow in the shadow of an arrangement built on desperation? And will Julian find the courage to confront the emptiness within him before it’s too late? "The Scars We Carry" is a poignant tale of redemption, resilience, and the transformative power of love, where two lives collide in the unlikeliest of circumstances, and fate tests the limits of their hearts..

Truck-kun sends someone in the distant future where the galaxy is at war and he must survive as a mercenary. "There is no good and evil in war, there is only us and them"-someone probably

As soon as Thomas noticed his body laying there dead on top of a puddle of his own blood he sees a large mirror next to his body. Thomas was so focused on his dead body that he didn't notice the mirror at first. As soon as he noticed the mirror he started walking towards it wondering what the hell it was, what was going on. As Thomas walks up to the mirror he sees himself. But something was off he didn't notice it right away but as he was getting closer to the mirror he started to see his shadow move and unusual ways. Finally as he got to the mirror his shadow started rising behind him, Thomas was dead but it felt like his heart was beating so fast his chest hurt. Then he heard it, A slight whisper barely noticeable but he could hear it, it was telling him to touch the mirror Thomas felt hesitant. But he was dead what's the point of hesitate when you're dead so we got up to the mirror and touched it. As soon as he touch the mirror everything went white he couldn't see anything he felt blinded by the pure whiteness that surround it his vision. He didn't know how long he was like that, how long he was surrounded by the pure whiteness that felt endless he couldn't move he couldn't hear and he couldn't feel anything, it was so weird to be stuck like that but what could he do?

he was fire... she wanted him to burn her.. she was water, water can't be burnt

"She needed a solution, any exit out. He needed just someone to do nothing else but believe in him. Together, they broke the walls of insecurities around them, then and only then did they found the courage to face and rewrite their stories." Ava Mitchell is on a cross road where desperation sets in, and all she has in mind is to save her family from nothing, but financial ruin. When luck shone on her, and she’s offered the opportunity to work as the personal assistant to Lucas Blackwood, a reclusive tech billionaire with a reputation for being not only cold, but also unapproachable, she was left with no choice but to accept. Lucas, over the years had built a great empire, but his success was nothing to him because of his tragic past, a secret he promised himself to keep hidden forever. When a dangerous scandal threatens all he has worked for, especially his company, Lucas was left with no choice other than take drastic measures, which one of them is making Ava an offer: pretend for some time to be his fiancée for the purpose of silencing the rumors and restore his public image. As Ava and Lucas brass up to navigate their fake relationship, unquechable sparks begin flying, and the irresistible walls they built around themselves crumble. But when Lucas’s past, with its ugly nature collides with their new found fragile bond, Ava must make her own decision, whether to fighting with all her being for the man behind the ugly mask or walk away without looking back before she loses herself in the fight completely.