Pushing Up Roses

Years ago when she was only a young girl, Rose ran away with her two friends Alexander and Mathias, just when they were about to be branded as slaves and sold to work in a brothel. Misfortunate fell on the group as Mathias became stuck and to save them, Rose sacrificed herself to distract the brothel owner’s son Graham who hunted them. Rose made her friends promise that in exchange for her sacrifice, they would return to free her. As the years passed and Rose reunited with her friends, she learned that all promises would not be kept. Stuck in a brothel with a man who wishes to turn her into his woman, Rose starts an unexpected relationship with Zayne Hamilton, a general of another kingdom. Zayne offers to buy her from Graham and opens the way for her sacrifice to not be forgotten.

Book One: After Lilith's mysterious disappearance, Ivy must follow her mother's last instructions, leading her to a bizarre land with new and foreign people. Unbeknownst to her, the people of that land are aware of her eventual arrival. However, they are also wary as they've received a prophecy that Ivy could be the savior of their colony or the one who destroys it. Book Two: Still, Zoe is left feeling distracted and distant several months later. Hope is not lost as she receives surprising news that she may(if she plays her cards right) be able to see Ivy again. Book Three: ---------------------------- Next Up is that one dream we all had when we were kids. When we would leave home in search of adventure and all sorts of creatures in our imaginations ran wild in this world. ----------------------------- I will update this story every Monday and now Saturday with a new chapter. "I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com" as well as ScribbleHub

"You're breathing," 'Is he crazy?' Liora thought. 'of course I breathe.' She rolled her eyes inwardly at his stupidity but didn't dare to show it to him. Caspian kept staring at her, making Liora uncomfortable. She pulled her hand away, attempting to free herself from his grasp, but Caspian tightened his hold. "I'm not finished yet," he said before opening the door.

The light is here because the darkness exists. Just like that, the human realm exists because the demon realm is here. And in the great palace of the Blade Empire, a crown touches the peak of its glory before it falls from its grace. Lush Von Blade, the royal crown prince of one of the greatest Empire in the southern continent. He is loyal but betrayed. On the other hand, where even the Gods fear to set a foot on, a demon lord abides. His grace and cruelty have been unseen for centuries. He is the supremacy in the three realms. While Lush is the light, he is the darkness. Each exists because the other is here.

Being born from a pauper parents who are also greedy enough to sell of his sister to the Town bully, Ji Wei forcefully took the initiative to become the first flawless thief his village has ever known. just to save up to the amount needed to elope with his sis, becomes a thief, met a repulsive yet charming lady from Shanghai, a place almost to the similar to his dream city Beijing. After spending the night with her, the lady helps him leave his countryside with his sister, also giving him an apartment keycard which she said would be less stressful for them to cope without a roof over their head.

Amara, a celestial being, escapes a 200-year house arrest to explore the human realm with her bodyguards Mo Yue, Kane, and Ryo. Their journey encounters possessed acquaintances, demons, and the mysterious Kayden. Tensions rise with the arrival of Husani, revealing unexpected connections and family dynamics. As Amara takes commissions to earn celestial currency, she faces the threat of the Celestial Skies and delves into a world of illegal betting houses in a demon city. The plot intensifies with kidnappings and an unexpected reunion with Kyan, weaving a complex tale of fantasy, intrigue, and celestial politics.

Small-town to big-city contemporary romance; CEO, trauma, healing. Resilient female lead and witty male lead 5/11/2024 ~ Helle Chevalier had lived her entire life in a small town. Her father passed away when she was young, so she grew up with her single mother. From the outside, it seemed a mundane but happy life. However, everything turned upside down when Orion Lennox entered her world. Revealing the town's secrets, he offered her a chance at a new life. Will she take his hand? Or will she remain in her familiar hell? "How about I offer you a contract?" Orion proposed confidently. "If you sign it, you'll become engaged to me. You'll live in a big city, and your mother can escape this town too. It's a win-win." "What do you take me for?!" Helle retorted, her eyes piercing into him. "... I said engaged. We won't have any sexual relationship." "….."

Aya and her 4 childhood friends grew up together since they were 5 year old. She was often mistaken as a boy due to her appearance since she was a toddler. But it all stopped until she entered junior high school, and it's all solely because of one reason....

Gifted a candle that was said to make wishes come true, Alice Clemente burned it to find herself awake in a different world. She had wished for a life of adventure away from the city and its routine. With her wish granted, she was no longer in the 21st century and was instead lost in the middle of the Kingdom of Gladiolum, a place reminiscent of the 1800s. With luck, she soon gained connections to the rich and powerful of this new world— the nobility. However, how much of it was good and how much of it would eventually be detrimental? After all, mingling with royals not only meant extravagance and daily parties. It also meant warfare and death. Caught in the middle of the two princes and other nobles, Alice would soon have to face the battle between those two royal brothers― a fight for the throne. She had wished for adventure, after all, and she received just as such. Kept in the center of all this, would Alice be able to emerge from the rabbit hole unscathed? Or will the overwhelming troubles of love and war be too much for her to bear? *** “And what if you, too, are unable to help?” Alice threw the question back. “What if helping would risk everything?” Spade didn’t miss a beat. “You are everything.” “Don’t say things that you don’t mean,” Alice chided. “You’ll leave a trail of broken hearts.” “And would you believe me if I say that I have no intention of breaking yours?” Spade countered. “However, mine is yours to play with. Shatter it, fix it, do anything you desire. As long as it feels the warmth of your hand, I am content.” *** Image used in cover not mine.

The small town of HeathCroft was well-known for its family of mysterious billionaires, the Zuris. Lauriel and James Zuri, the parents, were well-liked philanthropists who would visit an orphanage every few years and adopt a child to welcome into their family. All the children previously adopted by the Zuri's had something special about them-some talent or potential that made them deserving of a new home. The people of HeathCroft believed that the Zuris were doing a noble act by giving these children a chance to exercise their potential and let them be. However, when the newest arrival, Adrianne Zuri, joined the family, it raised a couple eyebrows. Adrianne Zuri went against all the invisible requirements the townspeople believed you needed to complete to become a Zuri. She was illiterate, didn't seem to have any creativity in her blood, and was overall as ordinary as one could be in a family of extraordinary individuals. What the HeathCroftian townspeople didn't know was that Adrianne was by far the most peculiar member of the entire Zuri family. ---- credits to @NoelleAnn397 for the cover

Hiro is a 17 year old boy who made friends with 12 female warriors that came from the past to the distant future, Hiro and his friends must help them over come the struggle of this new world and help them protect the world from the danger that's about to come

Ace Hart and Raya Gray started hating each other since they started working together in the office. Unfortunately Raya works under Ace.

Fujima Shintaro was an orphan adopted by a dark organization named "Dark Souls". This organization are groups of assassin who eliminates people deserving death. To the people they uphold justice but in reality, they do it for the money. Fujima is a 1st year high school student who is a member of the organization and is labeled as a prodigy assassin. He would leave a rose on the chest of his victims earning him the nickname "Phantom Rose".

Eric is given the opportunity to modify/create a world for himself and others to experience. "He can add magic, rules, and other things to his new world and he can also change the laws of nature, physics, reality and anything else that he wants" when it comes to his world until the creation of his world is "completed with his "modifications, rules, and creations" "continuing after his world's completion" for "all who or that whenever are at his world"". He realized that he can connect "the world he created" to other "worlds that were created/modified by other people who were given the same opportunity". Join Eric as he and others realize the true nature of the opportunity that they were offered. The Simulation is simply a passtime so that the people don't have "prescious long parts of their lives whereby they're ""not being able to interact with people" and "not having great experiences in their lifetime""". It's like so that a person in a coma doesn't "wake up 30 years later and have to find out that they only have like 15 years left of their lifespan". They might feel robbed of the "life experiences that they could have had during those 30 years had they not been in a coma".

the journey of a teen who struggles to find her roots

What happens when a golden retriever personality collides with the infamy of a villainess who leaves chaos in her wake? Rina, a 21 year old woman— awakens in a world not her own, trapped in the body of a feared noblewoman, Andrelise Castiglions, with a reputation as sharp as the dagger hidden beneath her skirts. The empire stands at the brink of collapse, tangled in webs of deceit, treacherous alliances, and ambitions cloaked in silk and smiles. 'The Viper Of Castiglione Domaine' Amongst the many names she had in the empire, this is the most formidable name she is remembered by. Her mission? Survive long enough to return to her original life. But to do that, Andrelise must play the villain’s role without becoming the monster everyone expects her to be—because one false move could doom both her and the empire she never intended to save. With enemies in every shadow and power struggles unfolding at every turn, Andrelise learns that sometimes, the only way to outwit the game... is to master it.

Three hundred roses represent an endless and extraordinary love. Imagine if they were the key to someone's heart. This is a heartfelt tale of a girl who loved a fox with such deep devotion that she was willing to face even the greatest sacrifices for him. Her love was pure and unwavering, transcending even the boundaries of life and death.

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[Mature Content] What do you do when your only ruler is about to lose their life to an illness? Do you seek out every medical specialist you can find? Or do you bargain for the help of something supernatural? And what do you do when they come knocking for payment? Ever since Empress Arabella took the throne, there has been peace in the Empire, but she lacks a husband and an heir. When tragedy strikes as an unexplained illness takes over her body, her advises rush to the aid of someone who is only willing to help, if she agrees to marry him... With enemies turning to loves, and a love story that reaches through time. Will Arabella agree to the terms or allow death to take her? Tropes Included: Vampires - Who hurt you? - Dark Romance - Fated Mates - Enemies to Lovers - Touch Her & Die - Force Proximity - Supernatural - Morally Grey Villain - Spice - Dark Gothic Atmosphere.

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A story that revolves a group of teens that deals with love, anger, happiness and sadness before they enter their 20s.

[Book One] [WARNING!!!] R-18 Smut Scenes will come in so, parental guidance is advised. *.*.*.*.*.* Barely a month of being a classroom teacher, Selena Scott's life will change. When she encounters Bella Reese Lancaster, a four year old who would do anything to have her as her mother, and Timothy Reese Lancaster, a father with a daughter complex, one who would ruin the world so his daughter can be happy, she is taken on a roller coaster ride. One she will love for the rest of her life. But, when the tides start to change and the seas get stormy, would she be able to hold onto that which binds them together? Even if she lets go, she wouldn't be losing anything. Or would she? *.*.*.*.*.* "You're crazy," Selena mumbled, shaking her head. "Yea," Timothy didn't disagree. "For you," "You know," He continued, trailing kisses from her face down to her neck. "Getting you pregnant wouldn't be bad. After all-" Timothy shrugged and nibbled on her nape for a second before meeting her eyes, -"Bella's old enough to take care of two younger ones." "What!!?"

The story begins with Prince Nathaniel, a fearless warrior and heir to his kingdom, leading a campaign against the vampire covens that threaten his lands. During a climactic battle, Nathaniel confronts Lilith, the ancient and powerful Vampire Queen, believing her defeat will ensure peace. However, Lilith outmaneuvers Nathaniel, ensnaring him in a deadly trap. Rather than killing him, Lilith subjects Nathaniel to an ancient curse, transforming him into a woman named Natalia. Bound by the curse, Natalia is taken back to Lilith’s castle as her servant, torn between the remnants of her former identity and her new, altered form. At first, Natalia’s sole goal is to escape her captor and regain her former self, but her body betrays her with strange new desires and powers she cannot understand. Natalia is introduced to the world of vampire politics, witnessing the depravity and grandeur of Lilith’s court. She struggles with her changing identity, hating the sensuality of her new form while being reluctantly drawn to Lilith's commanding presence. Lilith begins to manipulate Natalia emotionally and physically, pulling her deeper into her web of control. Despite her hatred for the vampire queen, Natalia cannot deny the pull between them.

Niya is an 18-year-old cheerful girl who has the biggest secret laid inside her - that she remembers her previous life. Rejected by her own family. Niya had lost faith in any kind of relationship when she encountered a lover from her past. Young Jack, a 25 years old CEO of an industry named EMPIRE in England, who has achieved a lot at his young age. His cold demeanor is enough to send shivers into everyone's body. But there is something different about this man's identity. ------ "Open the door, Niya ", voiced a man in his cold yet commanding tone as he knocked on the door. " N-no, I will not ", Niya stuttered in a trembling voice as she stepped back into the room. " Niya, let's not play this hide and seek game. If you won't open the door in the next three seconds, then I might break this door ", the man stated with an affirmed voice as before. The man counted till two and stepped closer as he almost was going to count three when the door was opened. " Thank you for opening the door, my love!" He said as he entered inside, closing the door behind him. ----- Will Niya who knows the truth about Jack's identity will ever fall for him? Let's dive into the story to know more!!

When a beautiful young lady discovers she was adopted, only for her to be sold off, she does not know how to face her mother. Unaware of her true existence and fate, she ran off to discover that she might be the one the Crown Prince was searching for. A beautiful rose who could either bring sweet fragrance through her existence or be a bloody throne. What will she choose? -------------- [Add the book to your library if you liked the story] Note: This is an original story by IrisSky and not a translation :)