Crimson Vow

On the day of a wedding meant to unite two powerful families, Elena Voss stands in as a substitute bride, bound by desperation and a contract she can’t refuse. But when the real bride crashes the ceremony, chaos erupts, leaving Elena humiliated and running from the life she never wanted. Liam Astor, the cold and calculating heir to a billion-dollar empire, finds himself torn between duty, loyalty, and an inexplicable pull toward the woman who was never meant to be his bride. As secrets unravel and hidden motives come to light, their worlds collide in an emotional storm of betrayal, passion, and redemption. In a tale of love and power, where every choice comes at a cost, can two hearts find solace in a world built on lies?

The world stood on the precipice of a technological revolution. It was a time when virtual reality had evolved to a point where it could no longer be distinguished from reality itself. Among all the games being released, one stood out from the rest: Nexon Online. With breathtaking graphics and mechanics, it easily dominated the rest with 50 million players worldwide. In the most immersive MMORPG ever created, the world is at war. Humanity struggles against the Demon Kingdom, ruled by seven fearsome monarchs, with no player or NPC strong enough to turn the tide. Amid the chaos, a young solo gamer joins the game late, far behind the competition. While exploring a hidden dungeon, he stumbles upon a rare rune that unlocks the Necromancer class, a path feared for its dark power. As a master of the undead, he quietly builds his strength. But the game’s dangers are more than just monsters and rival players—hidden truths about the world threaten to blur the lines between virtual and reality. As the war escalates, this lone Necromancer may become the key to humanity’s survival—or its ultimate downfall.

Chen Xiao was a Feng Shui master before his death. He changed his fate to save his master, but died of old age. When he opened his eyes, he came to a world of immortal cultivation where there were many people who built foundations and golden elixirs everywhere. Chen Xiao, who had no spiritual roots and no talent, felt that he had no fate with immortal cultivation. In order to survive, he had to go back to his old job in this world of immortal cultivation without Feng Shui masters. Chen Xiao: "Find the meridians and acupoints, turn evil spirits into prosperity, and promote officialdom and honor. It can help your sect prosper, turn decline into prosperity, get married early, and have children. Immortal masters, don't you want to have a shot?"

Follow the story of a young man named Kai, who never gave up despite all the horrible things that has happened in his life since he was a mere boy. The life of any creature in any world is but a mere speck of dust in comparison to something as grand as the universe. But things are different when Kai gets abducted by something hiding in a dark corner of the universe and the aftermath is but a mix of both good and bad events. After years since his escape, a series of events leads him to now go on a journey to find himself again, make some new allies along the way and maybe even save a world.

In Qiu Che’s previous life, she disguised herself as a man to take the imperial examination for her brother. For the so-called great plan of her father and brother, she married the most favored princess of the dynasty, Li Qingwu, at all costs. But after ten years of marriage, she never touched her finger. On the day she became the powerful prime minister, she died at the hands of her biological father. Her brother stepped on her corpse and became famous. And she died quietly in the prime minister’s mansion in the cold spring night. It was her wife who she had never seen once, who collected her corpse for her, set fire to the prime minister’s mansion, and finally committed suicide with a sword in front of her grave. When she opened her eyes again, she returned to the eighteenth year of Zhenfeng. It was the year when she had just passed the imperial examination and was in high spirits. She rode a horse through the streets, and suddenly raised her eyes and saw a man standing by the pavilion with a crowd on his left and right, looking at her quietly from top to bottom. Vermilion mole, red lips, beautiful beyond compare. In her eyes are endless sparks. It was not until this life that Qiu Che finally knew that the bad fate in her previous life, which she thought was obtained by despicable calculation, was actually the fate that Li Qingwu had sought after three bows and nine kowtows in the Golden Palace. She is Li Qingwu, a model of a lady from a noble family, and she is a rebellious person only once in her life. It is also the one that the other party has been seeking for countless days and nights. Reading Guide: ① A little bloody and ancient style, one-way secret love becomes two-way running ② 1v1, HE ③ Fictional historical background, it is a refreshing article, sweet and sour, believe me (patting the chest.jpg)

Ji Rong died suddenly after staying up all night playing an online game, only to wake up as the evil villainess who meets her demise at the hands of the heroine in the game’s ending. Determined to change her fate, she resolved to fight against the heroine until the bitter end. But then, the sweet and naive heroine unexpectedly… awakened. A certain “mad dog” pounced on her, whispering teasingly into her ear: “Senior Sister, isn’t this fun?” Expressionless, Ji Rong replied, “Not at all.” Now, facing the heroine who radiates dark energy and wears “I’m no good” on her face, Ji Rong could only weep internally and curse the game developers for ruining her youth. From a near-death awakening: “I can’t believe it—the NPC… is me!” Having reincarnated as the villainous Senior Sister, Ji Rong initially thought she was handed the script for The Villain’s Redemption Story—or at least I Became a Light at the End of the Game. Instructions 1. Aloof and suicidal senior sister x reborn drama queen junior sister. 2. The realm levels in the text are: Beginning Realm, Spiritual Communication, Heart-Seeking, Riding the Wind, Stepping on the Moon, Chasing the Clouds, Infinite, Desperate, Returning to the Dust. 3. This article has many twists and turns. There will be twists and turns, and it will be sweet all the way to the finale.

WSA 2025 participant in the New trope (please try it): Micheal von Shelb, the lazy yet brilliant Duke's son, discovers he’s a disposable side character in a series of romantic dramas where the authors gleefully kill off his family and even his unborn kids. Unwilling to accept his footnote status, Micheal sets out to rewrite his destiny. Armed with his brain, wit, and slightly impractical inventions like man-bras, he vows to save his wife, Magda, restore their lives, and revolutionize the Empire. But fate's got other plans. Between dodging political plots, equipping beastmen, and launching horseless carriages, Micheal's quiet life dream spirals into chaos. As the multiverse meddles, Micheal proves that even a side character can upstage the main plot, one sassy retort at a time.

A young vampire lady who was in contract marriage with a vampire king, later fell in love with the vampire king and a werewolf who saved her life when she was young.

Check out my new novel: My Seven Beautiful Sins! ±±± At the beginning of the universe, there was only chaos. Chaos gave birth to a world, accumulating into Black and White and the five elements (also known as the Origin Elements), creating the world's laws and the order of heaven and earth. This world was called the Origin world, where the Original beings born out of chaos reigned. They created orders, creatures, and numerous worlds where they reigned as Supreme beings until a calamity befell them and destroyed the Original world alongside numerous worlds. Two billion years have passed since then. In a small world somewhere, a baby was born carrying an unusual past. A love story of a vampire, the primogenitor of vampires. ••••• Nickaido's here; this story is a reboot of Prime Vampire, do not expect the same story or the same characters; many things have changed. Please support me and make this story a great story through your comments and suggestions, and once again, English is not my first language.

In Arbordale High, Alishia White is the admired "it girl," hiding a lonely heart behind her flawless exterior, while Arthur Virelith is the quiet, overlooked boy with secrets of his own. But beyond school, Arthur transforms into a confident and captivating young man with striking white hair and crimson eyes—a side of him Alishia never expected to encounter. When a chance meeting over her runaway dog sparks a connection, their worlds intertwine in ways neither anticipated. As they navigate the complexities of first love, trust, and vulnerability, they discover that true connection often lies beneath the surface, where hearts meet in the quiet moments shared Beneath the Crimson Gaze.

Can lying actually lead to freedom? Seth, dressed like his sister, just married Lucias in a contractual deal between families. Seth's spoiled twin, who got everything from their parents, has bolted with her boyfriend, ditching her responsibilities. Despite his fears of Lucias' eventual reaction to the deceit he willingly binds himself to this stranger for a family's love that would never come. Despite his family looking down on him for being gay, Seth steps up, picking up the pieces of his sister's mess, and working his fingers to the bone to fix things. And that's when he stumbles on something unexpected - his own kind of freedom. Starting with a fake identity, Seth's partnership with Lucias starts feeling less like a hoax and more like a lifeline. This unlikely team-up lets him finally break free from the chains of family bias. In this masquerade, Seth finally finds his real self, escaping the trap of what everyone else thinks he should be. So, can lying pave the way to liberation? Can Lucias help Seth rewrite the rules for his own future? Could playing pretend, be just the ticket to breaking out of the mould?

Dunia dimana vampire berkuasa, muncul suatu orakel atau ramalan masa depan bahwa mereka akan lenyap ditangan salah satu ras mereka sendiri, namun mereka menganggap orakel ini hanyalah ancaman belaka, di suatu sisi orakel ini memiliki harapan untuk ras lain karena lelah dengan kekuasaan dan kekejaman vampire mereka mulai mengembangkan alkimia dan alat" untuk memerangangi vampire. Kai yang mulanya seorang manusia yang kehidupan damai dengan keluarganya di suatu desa manusia menjadi berbanding terbalik ketika usianya 11 tahun, sekerombolan vampire mendatangi desanya dan membantai habis seluruh desa manusia itu termasuk keluarga Kai. Melihat ini kai berusaha melawan dengan mengigit kaki vampire itu. Katanya, jika kamu meminum darah vampire maka akan menjadi bagian dari mereka. Kai lupa dengan itu, dia hanya mengerahkan tubuhnya untuk berfikir mengalahkan vampire itu. Vampire yang kakinya digigit oleh Kai menarik kerah baju kai dan menatapnya “Oi, manusia bodoh. Apa kau begitu ingin menjadi budakku? Jika kau meminum darah Vampire maka kau bukan manusia lagi." Ucapnya sembari tertawa terbahak. Akankah Kai bisa membalaskan dendam keluarga dan semua orang di desanya?

In a world where kingdoms are bound by prophecy and the night conceals unspeakable horrors, a child of unimaginable power is born under the blood moon. Azrath, the Crimson Prince, a harbinger of doom and salvation foretold in ancient texts. His birth claims the life of his mother, Lady Willard, and ignites a chain of events that will shatter the fragile balance between mortals and the creatures of the dark. As Azrath grows, he begins to uncover the sinister truths of his origins and the price of his existence. Haunted by the prophecy, hunted by those who fear his power, and drawn toward a destiny he cannot escape, Azrath's journey unravels a web of desire, betrayal, and bloodlust. But when the shadows of the past rise to claim him, Azrath must decide: will he embrace the darkness within, or defy the curse that binds him to eternity? The Crimson Curse is a tale of forbidden allure, ancient secrets, and a world teetering on the brink of destruction. When the moon turns red, all must face the question: is Azrath the end....or a new beginning?

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.

Search for books with the same title for more updates on Kindle, goole play, gumroad, esty The first time she met him, she was a kindergarten teacher, and he was a parent. The second time she met him, she was the wife being bullied by a mistress, and he was the "knight in shining armor." The third time she met him, she was his client, and he was her attorney. ... By the Nth meeting, Attorney Shen said, "Su Liang, don’t you think our relationship should evolve? For example, you could be Xiaoyuan’s mom, and I could be Xiaoyuan’s dad." Shen Nancheng was a renowned gold-medal lawyer in Hangzhou, known for his rare defeats. He was single but had a five-year-old son. The boy’s mother remained a mystery, with rumors suggesting he was the result of a one-night stand, while others speculated it was a token left by Shen’s first love. Plenty of women wanted to marry him, but none were willing to take on the role of babysitter to a mischievous five-year-old. Su Liang’s love story, on the other hand, couldn’t survive the seven-year itch. When the mistress presented her with a pregnancy report, Su Liang knew her marriage was over. She couldn’t bear children, and her mother-in-law had been pressuring her for a grandchild. As for Yi Ze, when he realized there was no way to salvage their marriage, he only said one thing: “Su Liang, the house is mine.” She walked away with nothing. “Miss Su, I want you to be my mom,” a five-year-old boy said, looking up at her expectantly. Su Liang glanced at Shen Nancheng, who stood behind the boy, raising an eyebrow. “Did your dad agree to this?” “If he doesn’t agree, we can just live together, you and me!” the boy declared enthusiastically. “You little rascal, who said I didn’t agree?” “Then why didn’t you say anything sooner? A son can only do so much, you know!”

Rated +18 Ethan (unlike many unlucky protagonists) was doing pretty well, he had just graduated from high school, he isn't a straight A student but he isn't so bad either. He was very popular in his high school days, with short black curly hair, average height and build, and a face any girl would die for, Ethan navigated through high school like a breeze. But before he could leave for college he was diagnosed with a strange illness and was told he had only six months to live. The news was devastating to Ethan but it was true, four months had gone in the blink of an eye and Ethan had only two left, he started trying things he hadn't done before. After getting a recommendation from a friend he bought a virtual reality game called Harem Online. Before he could play the game it glitched and was isekaied into a fantasy world where magic and women reigned supreme. Follow Ethan on his adventure as he navigates through a world dominated by women with his lust system. The early chapters might be a little clumsy but it gets really good, oh and lots of lemon, I mean like a lot of lemons. Additional Tags: Adventure - Action - R18 - Isekai - System - Harem - Weak to Strong - Handsome ML - Beautiful FLs - Smut - Elves - Vampires - Demons - Monster Girls. 100 power stones for 1 bonus chapter. 1 Magic castle for 5 bonus chapters. Check out my other work Lust System: Sword Genius in Women's World

What will you do when a fun journey from your trip back to your University becomes your nightmare ? Liam a young, energetic and intelligent boy who didn't used to try hard as compared to his peers. He was very lazy and watched his friends study. But an answer to his question from his friend hit as a wave. It changed his perception entirely. " True happiness can never last " an answer given to his question by his friend who always used to compete with him changed him. He tried to strive harder than before to earn the attention of his competitor but to no avail. His friend stopped competing with him seeing his freedom and his own locked wings which was locked due to his own pride. Seeing this Liam also stopped his futile efforts and effects of time slowly begins to show. In a trip back to university they met a fatal accident which Liam was destined to die. Even having limited time he showed his true feelings breaking the previous barriers. However he wasn't only destined to die but to reincarnate with his memories intact. What will the author put in here now?

Lucilla Crimson never wanted to become the villain. She was nothing more than a simple girl named Ruby Baker before things went wrong. With the world against her, she did whatever she needed to do to keep those close to her safe. Watch as Lucilla climbs her way through the world and becomes one of the world's most ruthless tyrants. New Chapter every Wednesday 5pm EST ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is my first Novel. Thank you to anyone who decides to read this, and I hope you enjoy it. And thanks to my sister for doing the Cover Art. Her Insta: notagood_hunter922

Daily Update! "Party B must return before 10 pm. Party B is not allowed to call any other man's name. Party B must always accompany Party A on all outings if necessary. Party B shouldn't be seen in any situation with another man, causing damage to the relationship. Otherwise, Party B must be punished,' " she read aloud, her voice trailing off on the last word. "Party B would always sleep in Party A's room, and in any case, Party B is obligated to fulfil her duties as Party A's wife," her words faltering at the word 'duties'. Do the duties include... A smirk played on Zayden's lips, leaning closer to her. "Should we start with clause 5? You seem to like that one the most," he said with a grin. "What clause?" she whispered, her voice barely audible, as he planted a soft, tantalizing kiss on her neck. "We need to make babies," he added, his voice low and playful, sending shivers down her spine. ****** Life was once blissful for Zara until fate played a cruel joke, granting a wish with devastating consequences that turned her world upside down. Diagnosed with a brain tumour and given only eleven months to live, Zara was devastated as she counted down the days remaining. Then, unexpectedly, Zayden, the deadliest and most captivating billionaire, entered her life, mistaking her as his surrogate mother. With just eleven months left, Zara decided to pretend to be the real surrogate. Little did she know, Zayden had a mysterious past and identity far beyond her imagination. What will happen when Zayden discovers her as the fake surrogate? How did Zara become entangled as his surrogate? What secrets from Zayden's dark past will unfold? Check out my facebook page to get more info on update -Author Resonate Discord Server- https://discord.gg/nfeHFk5Twa

In the sprawling realm of Elandris, a young warrior named Damon Blackthorn stumbles upon an ancient artifact said to be forged by dragon fire. With newfound powers awakening within him, Damon’s destiny is entwined with a looming war that threatens to tear the kingdom apart. As he battles shadowy cults, ruthless warlords, and his own inner darkness, Damon must master the Crown’s formidable magic—before it consumes him or ushers in an age of dragons’ wrath.

( English version of Chronicles of the Crimson prophecy) world where vampires rule, an oracle or future prophecy appears that they will disappear at the hands of one of their own race, but they consider this oracle a mere threat, on the one hand this oracle has hope for other races because they are tired of the power and cruelty of vampires they begin to develop alchemy and tools "to fight vampires." Kai who was originally a human who lived peacefully with his family in a human village became inversely proportional when he was 11 years old, a horde of vampires came to his village and slaughtered the entire human village including Kai's family. Seeing this, Kai tried to fight back by biting the vampire's leg. He said, if you drink vampire blood, you will become part of them. Kai forgot about that, he only mobilized his body to think about defeating the vampire. The vampire whose leg was bitten by Kai pulled Kai's shirt collar and looked at him "Oi, stupid human. Are you so eager to be my slave? If you drink Vampire blood then you're not human anymore." He said while laughing out loud. Will Kai be able to avenge his family and everyone in his village?

1500 years after The Crimson Queen’s disappearance the empire of Ignia is left to her 4 attendants. Born to the first sword Nyssa practiced and trained rigorously. being secluded to her manor and the battlefield she eventually experiences a taste of normal life but that doesn’t last.

c “Mr Mills suffered internal injuries from the accident” The doctor's words echoed in my head repeatedly, making me tremble with fear at the thought that I was going to lose my husband and only family as I was an orphan. My aunt disowned me after I refused to get married to an old rookie for money and ever since, Andrew had become my solace. I was in dire need of money for my husband's surgery but I was just a housewife who was entirely dependent on her husband. I had no money but I couldn't watch my husband dying in the hospital. Luck shone bright on me when I crossed paths with Henry Ford, a money lender. He was willing to lend me the money but with an expensive price: A contract marriage. Considering I was a married woman, this was very risky for me but the thought of my husband dying made me desperate and I gave in. I stayed away from my husband for a year but when I returned, he had already moved on. Andrew was now married to no other woman but my best friend!

As soon as he opens his eyes, Marcus rejoices. He has been Reborn as a King's son in another world. As a Prince, his life would be filled with riches, fun, women, and... Things don't turn out so simple. Born from the "union" of the King and a prisoner, the path to an easy life already seems thorny. Additionally, the Prisoner, Marcus' mother in this new world, has Demon Blood flowing in her veins. What kind of future awaits the one who holds the highly esteemed blood of Royals which procures high Mana and physical attributes, in addition to Demon Blood? Kain, the King's brother, is the one from whom the idea of such a union came. To what purpose? To what end? Mixing noble and demon blood... "They've still got you in this cage, little Demon? Lucky me." The Silver-haired Demoness chuckled. "A formidable child. I have no other option but to choose you."

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Roy starb bei einem unglücklichen Unfall. Er dachte, das sei das Ende. Aber leider hatte Gott keinen Platz für ihn im Himmel, und der Teufel wollte ihn auch nicht in der Hölle haben. So landete er im Körper des dritten Kindes eines berühmten Grafen, das von seiner ganzen Familie vernachlässigt wurde. Die Welt war genau die gleiche wie die in dem Roman, den er am Tag vor seinem Tod gelesen hatte. Die Person, deren Körper er in Besitz genommen hatte, trug denselben Namen wie er, wurde aber in dem Roman nicht erwähnt, weil sie zwei Jahre vor dem Einfall der Mächte des Chaos in die Grafschaft gestorben war. Das bedeutete, dass Roy zwar in diesem neuen Körper lebte, aber zwei Jahre später sterben würde, zerfetzt und gefressen von einem Monster. Er brauchte Kraft, um die zukünftigen Ereignisse zu überleben, aber anders als die Protagonisten der Hengst-Romane hatte er keinen goldenen Finger! [Du hast 1 EXP gewonnen] Erst nachdem er aus Versehen auf eine Biene getreten war, wurde Roy klar, dass er einen goldenen Finger besaß! Und dieser goldene Finger könnte sein Schlüssel sein, um der Stärkste zu werden!

Azure Dragon, an ancient dragon of the 12 courts of heaven, is unparalleled in strength thanks to his use of forbidden arts. He becomes trapped by his leader for holding the most forbidden art of them all. As he breathes his last breath, a miracle happens. He is reincarnated into an infant body in a world he knows nothing about. As he grapples to get used to the power in this world, he finds himself slowly becoming attached to the family he was born to and the people residing in this world. Slowly, he starts to forget his main goal, revenge against the 12 courts. Lurking beneath his seemingly peaceful and ordinary life, an ancient evil threatens to resurface, putting an end to him for the 2nd time.

Haunted by nightmares of his past, Kim Min-joon is forced to confront his demons when a serial killer emerges, replicating the same modus operandi as the murderer who killed his friend 20 years ago. The only clue is a distinctive four-sided star symbol left at each crime scene, eerily matching the mark on the attacker's hand that Min-joon saw before losing consciousness two decades ago. As the body count rises, Min-joon becomes obsessed with tracking down the killer, driven by a mix of guilt, revenge, and redemption. But with each step closer to the truth, Min-joon's own dark past begins to unravel, threatening to destroy everything he holds dear.

Matthew Franklin wakes up in a new world as Park Jason Gabriel, the illegitimate son of a wealthy South Korean family. After his mother's death, he moves in with his paternal family, where he faces humiliation and the burden of his hidden status. At thirteen, he endures a difficult life until he leaves for the States, only to be forced back by his family. Now, he must take his older brother's place in an arranged marriage to Kim Seo-yeon, an heiress facing a crisis. Bound by tradition, the marriage is non-negotiable, requiring them to stay together for at least three years. Jason must navigate his new and unwanted life under these circumstances.

"As we delve deep into Rin's life, it becomes evident that Rin Hiroshi is not your average boy. In a world full of mysteries, he dreams of being inside the walls of the Royal Kingdom of Alpeas."