Fifth Estate Buffy

When powerless, unfavoured Princess Soleia was arranged to marry the newly titled Duke Orion Elsher, she assumed they would find love eventually. Who knew that her father would send off her husband mere hours later to fight a war? Soleia was left alone to deal with an impoverished fief, a crumbling estate, and spiteful, vindictive relatives of the Duke who all wished to see her gone. She couldn’t leave― there was nowhere else to go. Soleia desperately wanted her husband to return so he could offer her a helping hand. However, when he did, he returned with Elowyn, a woman he claimed was his true love. A woman hellbent on taking her place as the rightful Duchess, no matter what she had to do to get Soleia out of the way. Mistreated, misunderstood, and miserable, Soleia was eventually thrown out of the estate she helped build. Fortunately, when one door closes, another one opens. Unknown to Soleia, a man more powerful than her husband had been watching her, waiting for the right time to snatch her into his gilded cage. Duke Elsher had been foolish to let go― but the crown prince of Raxuvia wouldn’t make the same mistake. *** Prequel to Stolen by the Rebel King.

The day Taoist Wang Ye came down the mountain Eldest senior sister: "I’m giving you a billion-dollar hotel, follow me." Second senior sister: "A healer’s heart, Wang Ye, come work as Divine Doctor in my clinic." Third senior sister: "Senior sister wants to take you to conquer the entire entertainment industry." Fifth senior sister: "Wang Ye, from today on, you are the chief appraisal master in my treasure appraisal business." Sixth senior sister: "Fly through the blue skies and travel the world with me." Fourth senior sister: "Follow the fourth senior sister, you can’t go wrong…" Ah... The senior sisters are too formidable, what a dilemma!

Philip never expected his new life to be so… complicated. When a tragic accident in the modern metropolis of Bortinto abruptly ends his struggle for survival, he wakes up as the scandal-ridden heir of a ducal house in a world where magic and science coexist. Any fantasies of an easy, heroic life vanish the moment he realizes that the estate that he is tasked with managing is drowning in debt, and his reputation has been shredded by rumors involving his predecessor’s broken engagement to the socialite Lady Rosetta—the granddaughter of a prince. Even as he scrambles to rebuild his estate’s fortunes—grappling with contaminated land, mounting debts, and shrewed industrialists—he unearths troubling secrets about the original Philip’s heartbreak and suicide. A dark, hidden force seems intent on wiping him out for an unknown reason. As conspiracies emerge linking Lady Rosetta’s departure to these shadowy machinations, Philip struggles to separate ally from adversary, not knowing why this power in high places is so bent on destroying him. Meanwhile, the realm teeters on the brink of monumental change. Technological and social revolutions collide with century-old magical traditions, and war drums thunder on the distant borders. Armed with his modern knowledge of finance—now fused with the kingdom’s burgeoning industrial innovations—Philip attempts to ride the trends and transform his estate into a beacon of prosperity and secure his heirship to the ducal title. Yet each small triumph only attracts more enemies. Tasked by the System with cultivating a supernatural entity while uncovering the real reason behind Lady Rosetta’s canceled engagement and the original Philip’s tragic end, he must also shield those he grows to care about from the looming threats. Will he harness the synergy of magic, technology, and commerce to steer his estate toward greatness, or will malevolent forces quash his second chance at life? Will his second chance at life end the same tragic way as his first?

In the desolate halls of Flamesworth estate, time is broken, déjà vu lingers like a haunting melody, and Sylvain Flamesworth—last heir to a once-great lineage—is trapped in the spiraling loops of rejection and tradition,but Sylvain isn’t just another pawn of fate, he is so much more than that.

One of the seven strongest people on the continent, the King of Mercenaries. He started a war to avenge his fallen family and destroyed territory but failed and lost his life. However… “Wow, I’m alive?” I returned to the past, back through time. A perfect opportunity to right my regrets and reverse everything. It doesn’t matter if people around me point fingers, calling me a scoundrel, or dismiss me as tr*sh. Because… “I’ve got a plan.” “What plan?” “A plan to destroy everything.” There won’t be a second failure. This time, I’ll wipe out all my enemies. …But first, I need to rebuild this damn estate.

【Hilarious and Adorable Novel】 As a military doctor with expertise in both Chinese and Western medicine, Gu Changsheng felt that this time-traveling journey was ridiculously screwy! Once he traveled back, he was gifted a son, hmm, it felt quite nice. Having a son to rely on in old age, plus owning a steady estate, wealth and glory weren't hard to come by. A lousy father turns over a new leaf? Sorry, mom here isn't fond of revisiting the past! Son, what kind of dad do you want? From the multitude of handsome and wealthy young men out there, let’s pick and choose… This is the story of a bizarrely outstanding female doctor, strutting through ancient times with her child in tow!

Rosellene Valentine, the eldest daughter of Earl Valentine, was the epitome of beauty, a fragile and untouchable rose that bloomed in the frozen gardens of the Valentine estate. After reaching the depths of despair. She returned unexpectedly, stepping back in time by seven years. Before fate and time had ruined her. Then, She met him...The Duke of Eryndor, the kingdom's guardian and shield. She had become gracefully attuned to the admiring glances and silent reverence of those around her. So much that she could feel the weight of every lingering glance, the unspoken affection in his eyes, as his love for her bloomed, undeniable and apparent...once again. "Should your joy be the prize, I would gladly place myself at your service." His golden eyes seems to glow faintly in the dark as he whispered softly. (The Prince charming X The Damsel in Distress)

When Lyra, a young and determined maid, lands a job at the wealthy Smith family's estate, she sees it as an opportunity to secure a better life for herself and her ailing mother. However, her new role comes with a price. As she becomes embroiled in the family's secrets and scandals, Lyra finds herself torn between her growing feelings for the eldest son, James, and her loyalty to her mother. But when Lyra discovers the truth about the Smith family's ruthless business dealings and the harm they've caused to those around them, she begins to secretly plot her revenge. Marrying James and becoming a part of the family, Lyra hides in plain sight, gathering intel and waiting for the perfect moment to strike. As Lyra navigates the treacherous world of the wealthy elite, she must confront her own morals and values. Will she be able to exact her revenge without losing herself in the process? Or will the secrets and lies she's woven around herself ultimately lead to her downfall? "The Shadow Wife" is a gripping tale of love, deception, and revenge, where the lines between right and wrong are constantly blurred.

Evelyne Everhart was destined to inherit a legacy but instead, she was left with ashes. After her parents' untimely deaths and the fiery destruction of her estate, Evelyne flees to the cold north under her sister's enigmatic instructions. What begins as a series of tragedies soon unravels into a sinister web of deception and buried truths. In a world where alliances are fragile, every step Evelyne takes unfolds another layer of sins, will she survive long enough to unveil what's veiled, or will she fall victim to darkness? "Some mysteries are born in darkness, while certain truths hide in plain sight. Mortals need no tragedy to turn to evil, just as gods might never be revered if demons didn't exist."

Sofia, reeling from her fiancé Julian's infidelity with her step-sister Rachel, finds herself lost and heartbroken. In a whiskey-fueled night, she crosses paths with Liam, a mysterious and enigmatic figure from her past. As Sofia navigates her shattered heart, she awakens in Liam's estate, surrounded by memories of their complicated past. Regret and introspection overwhelm her as she realizes her mistakes and the depth of Liam's devotion. With a newfound understanding, Sofia seeks redemption and a second chance. But Liam's hurt feelings and guarded heart pose significant obstacles. Can Sofia make amends and reclaim their lost love, or will the scars of her past prove insurmountable?

Pure instinct to aid the weak. A noble impulse, right? My 'sin,' or perhaps my supreme stupidity, was trying to save a woman and her daughter from a brutal death. In the heat of the skirmish, a moment of carelessness cost me a gunshot. And then, the ironic confirmation of an old suspicion: the God of this world finds amusement in fallen heroes. Just as the darkness was claiming me, a strange phenomenon tore me from its jaws... only to throw me into the body of a noble baby, a child born with privileges, yes, but also with a curse. Lucien Whiteheart, his parents' fifth attempt at having an heir, was a doomed body. A grotesque curse denied them descendants, and now, I, a trapped soul, faced a premature death at the hands of enemies I never provoked. A blessing or a cruel joke of fate? I’ll find out, if I survive.

Lucian Crawford awakens in a strange world, inhabiting the body of Lucian Whiteclark, a young nobleman. Disoriented and lost, he’s rescued by two men who recognize him as the heir to a powerful family. As he grapples with his new identity and the magical kingdom of Calonia, Lucian faces the mysteries of his transmigration while worrying about the life he left behind. His return to the Whiteclark estate sets the stage for unraveling the truth behind his sudden transformation.

In the fading village of Downtown, the Beaulieu estate looms as a somber relic of its oppressive history. Katherine Gomez, a determined young archivist who graduated with a first grade in law, arrives with plans to organize the estate’s records, believing it to be a straightforward task. One fateful day as she was searching the estate records in the community library, she discovered a hidden door to a secret study room which has been closed for years,she discovers letters from the 1800s penned by Celeste, an enslaved woman, revealing a shocking secret: she had a child with her captor, hidden to protect the family’s name. Katherine findings unravel the town’s long-held beliefs and bring her into contact with Lucien Beaulieu, the estate’s reclusive heir, weighed down by the guilt of his lineage. As they work together to uncover the truth, their differing perspectives create both conflict and undeniable chemistry. Meanwhile, someone desperate to protect the past resorts to sabotage and threats, endangering their lives and the village’s future. In a countryside overshadowed by the decaying Beaulieu estate, Katherine quest to give voice to history forces her to confront the estate’s eerie secrets and its lonely guardian, Lucien. Driven by guilt, Lucien isolates himself, tending to the estate while avoiding its buried truths. Katherine determination challenges his solitude, sparking tension that gradually gives way to a deep connection.

For as long as she can remember she can remember she has had dreams of her one true love. But what she didn’t know her one true love has had dreams of her as well. But what she didn’t know her one true love is William Vanderbilt. Son of George Vanderbilt and Edith Vanderbilt. Heir to the Biltmore Estate. Who lives in the year 1907. How is it even possible for these one true loves to find each other? Well let’s just saw one magical pond in the Biltmore Estate has the power to bring these two lovers together. How’s it possible? You have to wait and see to find out.

In the heart of the city, ambitious event planner Lila Carter crosses paths with Jaxon Kane, a brooding, sharp-tongued real estate mogul who’s hell-bent on tearing down her favorite neighborhood. Their fiery clashes ignite a dangerous game of wit and will, but beneath the insults and glares burns an undeniable, sizzling attraction. When a late-night confrontation spirals into a heated moment of passion, lines blur, and enemies become lovers. But as their bodies collide, so do their secrets, threatening to destroy everything they’ve built—and each other. Steamy, raw, and unapologetically bold, Collision of Hearts is a tale of love, lust, and the fine line between hate and desire.

Lan Hengsheng was once the pride of the Lan Clan, a child prodigy with limitless potential—until his fifth birthday changed everything. Declared spirit coreless, he was abandoned by those who once praised him, dismissed as a mortal in a world ruled by cultivators. His so-called friends turned their backs on him, and the clan that once held him in high regard saw him as nothing more than a disappointment. But Hengsheng holds a secret—one that defies the natural laws of this world. Ding! [Make a wish]  He wished for everything! With the ability to create a system, he doesn’t need talent. He doesn’t need fate’s blessing. He can program his own path to immortality. Why struggle for enlightenment when he can create a Cultivation Optimization System? Why waste decades training when he can install a Time Acceleration System? Why risk his life searching for treasures when he can develop an Auto-Farming System? While other cultivators beg the heavens for guidance, Hengsheng writes his own cultivation manual. Armed with his cheat-like power, he will challenge geniuses, reshape sects, and rewrite the very foundation of cultivation itself. The strongest cultivator is a system maker! Join the Discussion & Share Ideas! Discord: https://discord.gg/T7uyfDPBvd Contribute your ideas and help shape the story!

When Amber Benson, a New York City Upper East Side bombshell, plunged from her burning yacht into the Hudson River, she clutched a photo of her fiancé, Jared, cheating on her with his best friend, Lila. Three years later, Violet, a redhead born under the knife of Paris' most mysterious plastic surgeon, returns to Manhattan with a $300 million trust fund. A plan for revenge is laid out in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows of a Fifth Avenue penthouse suite, only to run into the broken starlight in the gray-blue pupils of Ethan, a Wall Street upstart. When four bodies turn up one by one in the Central Park Rose Garden, those diamond-cut vows finally ooze blood.

A normal high school boy name shinn, he was the just a normal high school boy until the day he got shotted by a pistol of a unknown enemy and died, he got reincarnated in a new world called ARIES. Shinn wakes up from his long and deep sleep, he's sitting on a empty white abyss nothing but silence, until a woman's voice speaks, "welcome to the void, to choose your next world, please tell me your new name and not your previous one. " shinn choose his favorite character name called HANEUL, after that he lost consciousness and woke up on a unfamiliar library room without anyone inside. he introduced himself to the nearby classroom called HSC, or the HUNTES CLASS , the school he's in, is the HSH, or the HUNGERS HIGH, located at the fifth region of this new world called aries the hunters high, is one of the most powerful school in all of zayin, they hunt, and they kill monsters that invades their world. haneul, nominated as the class president of the HSC classroom, and won the election, the reason he got chosen is because he was a skilled hunter since his day 1 in HSH. now haneul, will continue his life as a class president and a skilled assasin and hunter on this new world.

Born as the fifth son of a Duke, Rex Grimes. Though he was the youngest, he was the toughest contender to the first son of the Grimes, the hope of the Grimes also titled as once in a millennium genius. Will he be able to fight his way out. Maybe not. Facing an unfortunate accident in which he lost all of his cultivation. All his hopes and dreams were lost. {The train has arrived at Valmere Valley} Deciding to go back to his childhood warmth. Rest was the best cure but it seems that there was still a way for him. [Gacha Wheel] [Insufficient points] 'How do I gain points' [Please Get wives and practice the art of love and creation of life] [Only Ying and Yang will give birth the to creation of points]

When San Francisco socialite Evelyn Hawthorne's wedding dress was stained with gasoline and blood on the eve of her engagement party, a woman with burns crawled out of an abandoned church in the slums of Chicago. Five years later, behind the scenes of a fashion show on Fifth Avenue in New York, emerging designer Lilith pierced her fingertips with a sewing needle and smeared blood on the waistband of a wedding dress named "Bloody Bride" - at this moment, her new sponsor Nathaniel Blackwood was kissing psychiatrist Isabella Voss in the VIP room, and the tulip birthmark on the doctor's neck perfectly matched the tulip earrings left at the arson scene.

He grabbed my throat hard and pinned his gaze on me. I gasped, astounded, feeling as if my neck was impeded by chains. His very dim eyes intimidated me so bad I felt I could die. His chilly breath fanned my face. He was cold, his skin felt grossly cold but I felt more hurt from his grip on my neck. He was choking the life out of me, I couldn't even make a high sound as he had seemingly suppressed my vocal cords with his hold. ~~~ Princess Almira was captured into Sihasin after an enemy kingdom invaded into her home kingdom, Perston. Now a slave, she faced incredible sufferings but yet still was able to climb high and became the fifty mistress of his royal highness, King Luther — A king so astute but yet so seemingly ruthless and sadistic. Love bloomed between them however, but with the strong need to escape and take back her father's kingdom which Luther had conquered, will she fight over her heart or let love take its lead? Note: Cover Not Mine

[WSA 2025 Entry] What if you could rewrite your life—starting at 14, with the power to become a legend? On his 51st birthday, William Right, a brilliant yet regretful vice president of a life insurance empire, loses everything: his family, his friends, and his purpose. Desperate to undo decades of missed opportunities and bad choices, he makes a wish for a second chance. Fate answers in the cruelest way possible. After a fatal car crash, William wakes up in the past as his 14-year-old self—with one extraordinary twist: a mysterious Dominance System designed to turn him into a business tycoon. But there’s a catch. The system demands he earn $200,000 before graduating high school—or he dies for good. Armed with memories of the future and a relentless hunger for redemption, William plunges into the high-stakes world of entrepreneurship, tackling stock markets, real estate, and startups like a seasoned pro. His wealth grows, but so does his determination to repair his shattered family and rewrite the mistakes that destroyed them. But not everything is as it seems. As William unravels the mysteries of his second chance, long-buried secrets about his first life resurface—hidden betrayals, devastating truths, and choices that could ripple through history. Success alone won’t save him. He must balance wealth, power, and his humanity as he walks the razor’s edge between triumph and tragedy. Will he rise to become a trillionaire and conquer his destiny, or will the cost of rewriting the past destroy his future once again?

Shadow was an assassin with no family, no friends, and no purpose beyond the missions assigned to him. Kidnapped at the age of five and forced to serve a ruthless assassin organization for fifty long years, his life was a series of shadows and bloodshed. On the eve of his fifty-fifth birthday, he completed his final mission with hope in his heart. A hope that freedom and a better life were finally within reach. But that hope was shattered. Betrayed by the very organization he had devoted his life to, Shadow was ruthlessly killed, his decades of loyalty repaid with treachery. As his life slipped away, he swore one thing. "If he had a second chance, he would live life on his terms, unshackled and free". In the void between life and death, Shadow's soul was met by "Syl". The enigmatic Shadow Monarch's System. Syl offered him what he craved most. Another chance at life, but in a world far different from his own. Without hesitation, Shadow accepted, eager to grasp the life he was denied. Reborn into a realm of gods, magic, and chaos, Shadow soon learns the truth. He is a Wild Card, a pawn in the gods’ celestial game. Amere source of entertainment for their whims. But Shadow is no ordinary human. With the sarcastic and unpredictable Syl by his side, a glitching system that grants him powers beyond imagination, he embarks on a journey to defy the gods and forge his destiny.

Power is Truth! The Iron Chancellor Bismarck once said, "The great issues of the day will not be settled by speeches and parliamentary resolutions... but by iron and blood." Military enthusiast Qin Tian has been reborn as the fifth son of Wilhelm II, Prince Oscar. Originally just wanting to live a carefree life, he unexpectedly becomes the heir to this empire. To save his own life, Qin Tian must think of every possible way to ensure Germany wins the war! Qin Tian’s goal: "With the sword of Germany, to gain land for the plow of Germany, to secure daily bread for the people of Germany, and to fight for sunlit land for the Germanic nation!"

Aleksasha was born to be the perfect noblewoman—until her world was shattered by scandal and ruin. Cast aside as the cursed survivor of a fallen house, she was swiftly married off to the brooding Duke Matias Volkov. After the two exchange vows, Matias leaves for war not to return for 10 years. Matias returns victorious and a war hero bearing both scars and the spoils of war including a stunning and enigmatic woman named Selene. As Aleksasha’s hard-won position as the lady of the estate is threatened, she must confront deepening betrayal. Torn between reclaiming her rightful place and the dangerous allure of a new rival, Aleksasha battles her darkest fears. Will she fight to ignite the passion between her and Matias, or will their hearts be consumed by the flames of jealousy, misunderstandings, and desire? Cover Art by Nicoy Guevarra (https://www.nguevarrart.com) Discord: https://discord.gg/Y79vUr4mrf Ko-fi: https://www.ko-fi.com/studiohnh

Orphaned at a young age , Layla Llewellyn feels like the luckiest girl in the world after she moves in with her uncle Bill , a gardener who lives on the scenic Arvis estate in the Berg Empire . To Layla Arvis seems like paradise ; she loves to explore the vast forest , always bringing her notebook to record the wildlife she encounters . She especially loves the birds , watching them with awe as they hatch and grow from fluffy chicks into beautiful birds . Duke Herhardt , the young , handsome lord of Arvis , is also interested in birds--- and Layla . But the difference is , he's interested in birds because he likes to hunt them.... and he's interested in Layla because he likes to make her cry . If a lovely bird is trapped in a golden cage , which will she choose : a life of luxury , or freedom ? *** The novel and cover photo are not mine .

[Warning: Mature Content] Darius Eldrin Frostbane, an orphaned outcast abandoned at an orphanage 23 years ago, now faces an unexpected destiny. One day, a beautiful and elegant woman arrives to claim him as her biological son. Upon arriving at the family estate, Darius is shocked to learn that he is the heir to a prominent family with rare supernatural powers. However, due to his perceived lack of talent, he has been disowned by his grandfather. Concurrently, a mechanical female voice echoes within Darius' mind, offering him access to a system that will empower him to become the strongest individual through every immoral act he commits against women. Darius now faces a choice: to follow the path offered by the mysterious voice or to forge his own way in order to prove his worth to the esteemed family. (Content Advisory: This narrative contains mature themes, including intense violence, incest, and yuri elements. It is crafted specifically for readers who are comfortable with and can appreciate such complex themes. If you are under the legal age or find these elements unsettling, it is advised to discontinue reading.) (Cover Image: Ai-Generated)

In the shadow-draped hills of rural Massachusetts lies Blackthorn Hollow—a town forgotten by maps, where the pines whisper secrets and the stars watch with a hunger no mortal can name. Dr. Eleanor Voss, a sharp-witted folklorist with a penchant for unraveling the unexplained, answers a cryptic letter begging for her expertise. But what begins as an academic curiosity soon spirals into a fight for survival. The townsfolk guard their history with suspicious silence. The woods hum with unnatural rhythms. And the ancient standing stones at the edge of the Blackthorn estate pulse with a malevolent energy that seems to recognize Eleanor. As she digs deeper, she uncovers a legacy of forbidden rituals, a bloodline cursed by its own ambition, and a haunting truth that ties her own past to the Hollow’s darkest secret. But the closer Eleanor gets to the truth, the more the line between savior and sacrifice blurs. Whispers follow her in the dark. Shadows move with purpose. And the deeper she ventures into the Hollow’s heart, the clearer it becomes: some doors, once opened, cannot be closed.

[WARNING: MATURE CONTENTS AND SLOW BURN] Suzy, a 21st century real estate agent woman, finds herself inexplicably transported to a ruthless noble family in a bygone era. Thrust into the role of the ostracized Cassandra, Suzy grapples with navigating courtly intrigue and a loveless arranged marriage to a cold, by the book, calculating Duke, Ryan. As a mysterious figure surfaces, threatening the kingdom, Ryan is tasked on investigating the happenings around. Suzy uncovers a web of secrets that challenge everything she thought she knew about Cassandra. Can they solve the historical puzzle while facing their growing feelings for each other (the Duke who is already becoming head over heels for her) in a world determined to keep them apart? Dive into this captivating slow-burn romance woven with historical intrigue and suspenseful mystery. [SPOILER: He fell first, fell harder, fell madder and she fell later.]

My name is Shay. Just Shay. Every morning at five, I kick off my day like anyone else—cereal, eggs, or toast. Then comes the routine brushing session where I make it a point to avoid eye contact with the damn bogey in the mirror. Typical, right? I’ve got a roommate—a werewolf. We’re best friends and classmates, tackling school like it’s any normal day. After classes, I head to my job as a bartender at a nearby pub. It’s a cozy spot, where apart from your regular humans, other creatures also get together for a drink. Yep, vampires and shapeshifters have their pint nights too. Aside from these quirks, my life was relatively normal — until everything turned upside down. The peacefulness of the night seems to be over, the Fifth King is preparing for war — perhaps for world domination —, and common sense has evaporated somewhere along the way. Life was pretty standard, aside from the supernatural quirks, until it wasn’t. The peace of the night shattered, the Fifth King is gearing up for war—or maybe world domination—and somewhere along the way, logic took a vacation. Now, here I am, smack in the middle of this glorious mess, trying to figure out how I went from a normal guy to being tangled in what feels like the prelude to a world-ending saga.