Thieves Gambit

Four warriors collide by coincidence, and become inseparable by choice. Gazgoh is a rough barbarian with strong beliefs in raw strength alone. Despite his villages teaches, he refuses to believe anything else until he’s exiled from his home village, and forced to experience the brutal world outside. Revan is a soldier working hard just to survive. His expertise in melee and magic set him above his colleagues, or it did until he fell in a bloodstained field with a blade through him. However, he’s not quite dead yet. Dante is a hardworking and experienced brigade captain, leading his soldiers to victory in every brawl. Suddenly, his brigade gets ambush. He watches his brother rush into the fray, only to be left as the sole survivor. Sicones is a young, part-human part-cat creature. He was sold to a band of thieves to train him as the ultimate thief, considering his fur is already black as night. While on a job, Sciones touches a strange mask that becomes attached to his face, tormenting him for the rest of his life. When the four are met with a sinister god, they must work together to defy the fate he imposes upon them

In the world of Eldranis, fate is dictated by the Arcana Codex, an ancient system that assigns every person a Card Sigil from the legendary Arcane Deck at birth. These cards determine power, status, and destiny. The strongest wield high-ranking cards—Aces, Kings, and Queens—while the weak are doomed to insignificance. But among them, the most feared are the Jokers, those who exist outside the system, capable of altering the very fabric of fate itself. Noir Vale, the enigmatic boy with raven-black hair and ice-blue eyes, was born under the Ace of Spades, a card synonymous with ruin and misfortune. Every Ace of Spades before him has perished before reaching adulthood. His existence is a death sentence. But unlike his predecessors, Noir refuses to be bound by fate. Accepted into the Grand Arcana Academy, where only the elite train to harness their Card Sigils, Noir quickly earns both admiration and fear. During his first trial, he unveils an ability unheard of—the power to erase or alter the abilities of others, a trait only associated with Jokers, the anomalies of the Arcana Codex. With the academy now watching his every move, and the world branding him as a threat, Noir has only one goal: To defy destiny itself. As hidden conspiracies unfold and enemies lurk in the shadows, Noir must outplay the gods of fate in a high-stakes gambit where one wrong move could mean annihilation. Armed with intelligence, manipulation, and an unpredictable power, he will carve his own legend. After all, in a game where everyone follows the rules… the one who cheats is king.

A World Drenched in War, A Future on the Brink of Oblivion The Xothek Galaxy is gone—torn apart by civil war, annihilated by the destructive power of the Azurevat missiles. In the wake of destruction, six Asemeri chieftains, their people doomed, hijack the Defiance Vanguard, a starship built for conquest, and escape through a time-space wormhole. They arrive at an unknown world, a terraformed haven orbiting the Leonia Regnum Binary Stars. They call it Astashica. But peace does not last. Cosmus, one of the exiled chieftains, rises again, now a warlord ruling from the depths of the Siluran Sea, wielding the last of the Xothek superweapons. With the Defiance Vanguard, he launches an all-out civil war against the Asemeri dominion. Entire cities fall, lands are ravaged, and the balance of power shifts once more. Yet in the ruins of war, destiny shapes an unlikely warrior. Tlandar – The Reluctant Defender Once a simple rancher, Tlandar’s life shatters when marauders raid his home, forcing him to seek refuge in New Asemeri. But when a mysterious woman, an emissary of the Sanctum of Orchids, approaches him with a revelation—that he is the one who can stop Cosmus—his path is forever changed. He is tested, trained, and thrown into the heart of Astashica’s final war. With the guidance of Salgar, the chieftain of warriors, and the knowledge of the Ancient Archons, he discovers Astashica’s hidden planetary defense system, a weapon buried beneath the Siluran Sea that could turn the tide of war. But fate is not so simple. The Battle of the Siluran Sea – A Cataclysm That Alters Time As Cosmus prepares to unleash his final Azurevat missile, Tlandar and his allies launch one last desperate gambit. With the planetary defense system, they hurl monolithic stones from the ocean floor, crushing the warlord’s fleet. But Cosmus is not easily defeated. A single moment changes everything—the explosion of the Defiance Vanguard, an event so powerful that it fractures time itself. The world floods, cities are swallowed, and King Aarinthos, the ancient ruler of the Siluran Kingdom, perishes in the inferno. But something far worse emerges—a temporal anomaly, a storm that twists reality, leaving parts of Astashica frozen in time, others lost to the abyss. And Tlandar? He is buried beneath the ruins. A World on the Edge of Death When Tlandar awakens, he finds himself in a dying world. - The Xhalaks, the ancient planetary life-support system, have stopped functioning—without them, Astashica will collapse, its air, water, and ecosystem fading into oblivion. - Retrograde cyclones tear through the sky, their origin a mystery, their force devastating everything in their path. - The ruins of New Asemeri emerge from the ocean, its once-great walls shattered, its people missing. But there is still hope. In the depths of a broken command center, amidst the wreckage of history, Tlandar discovers something that changes everything— Survivors exist. Somewhere, hidden beyond the collapsed cities, lost within the remnants of a dying planet, the last of Astashica’s people still live. And now, Tlandar must find them. For the war is no longer about victory or conquest. It is about survival.

In the world of Veridian, power flows through enchanted cards bound to Suits that define an individual's abilities: Diamond for weapon specialists, Heart for flesh, blood and healing, Clubs for martial discipline and physical enhancement, Spades for creation, and rarer Suits such as Keys for stealth and exploration, and Dice for manupilating luck. But among these revered Suits lies the Wildcard, a cursed mark feared for its chaotic and unpredictable powers, capable of destabilizing the delicate balance of the world. Those branded with the Wildcard are hunted and executed, their potential for destruction deemed too dangerous to be allowed. Lucian Riddle, a young man marked by a Wildcard, must navigate a society that shuns him while resisting the pull of madness. He fights to survive in a world that sees him as a threat. As he struggle to master his chaotic abilities, which could upend the balance of power, he faces a brutal choice: to embrace the curse that defines him or defy the chaos and carve a place for himself in a world designed to destroy him.

In a multiverse teetering on the brink of collapse, Iris Cole, a brilliant strategist haunted by her past, assembles a team of outcasts for the ultimate heist. Their target: Alexander Valtor, a ruthless industrialist whose plan to merge all realities into a singular dominion threatens countless worlds. To stop him, the crew must steal the Quantum Anchor, a device capable of stabilizing or destroying entire universes. The crew includes Dr. Renji Tanaka, a quantum physicist seeking redemption for his stolen research; Leo Voss, a master infiltrator dreaming of freedom from her criminal past; Morgan Reeves, an ex-general with a haunted past and a biotech-enhanced arm, hunted by alternate versions of himself; and Kane Mercer, a charming but enigmatic navigator whose true loyalties remain uncertain. As the team battles rival factions, quantum anomalies, and their own personal demons, Valtor’s influence grows, forcing them to question their alliances and the cost of their mission. Betrayal, sacrifice, and impossible choices define their journey as they navigate a labyrinth of realities to save the multiverse. But as the lines between hero and villain blur, the Quantum Thieves face their greatest challenge yet: the risk of losing themselves in the fight for a better world.

Synopsis: Kairos Valtieri is an ordinary high school student living alone in the abandoned house of his late grandfather. After years of being abandoned by his family, his life takes an unexpected turn when he stumbles upon a hidden room in the house and discovers an ancient relic—a mysterious system that awakens within him. As he begins to unlock the system's powers, Kairos is thrown into a whirlwind of intense battles, strange evolutions, and unexplainable abilities. Each fight grants him new powers, but the price of his evolution is steep—his physical appearance changes overnight, and he begins to discover that his powers are evolving in ways he cannot predict. While dealing with the chaos of his transformation, Kairos meets Selene Ashford, a fierce girl whose life he saves from a group of thieves. She soon drags him into a world of secret academies, celestial powers, and forbidden magic. But as Kairos grows stronger, he learns that his evolution is no coincidence. A cosmic force, the Eternum Warden, is watching over him, pushing him to become something greater—a force capable of either saving or destroying the very fabric of existence. Kairos’ powers are not just a blessing but part of a grand scheme set in motion long before his birth. As he trains, loves, and fights alongside his new friends, he must uncover the true purpose of his abilities, all while confronting powerful foes, battling inner demons, and questioning his destiny. But with every victory, new enemies arise. A dark conspiracy is brewing, and Kairos will have to make impossible choices to unlock his true potential. Will he become the hero he was meant to be or succumb to the weight of the powers coursing through him? In a world where strength means survival and love can be both a strength and a weakness, Kairos must evolve beyond the limits of humanity—before the cosmos itself is torn apart.

Trapped between two worlds, each ruled by its own immutable laws of power, Sollivan clings to survival in a fractured existence. Broken and confined to a wheelchair, he is stripped of all but his indomitable will. In one world, power flows from the mastery of energy—cultivated, refined, and wielded to defy nature itself. In the other, it is carved from the raw strength of flesh and the a legacy of bloodlines, where lineage and physical dominance reign supreme. Driven by an unrelenting hunger for truth, Sollivan’s path is not shaped by fate but by his iron resolve to navigate a labyrinth of deceit, secrets, and forces beyond mortal comprehension. As he fights to preserve his humanity, both worlds conspire to erode it, forcing him to confront the fragility of his own soul. His daring gambit to manipulate both worlds could crown him in triumph or doom him to ruin. In a reality where only the strongest endure, Sollivan must rise—or be obliterated. His struggle is not merely for power, but for survival in a duality that demands his very essence.

In a world where almost everyone develops supernatural abilities by the age of ten, Kael realizes he has none. Without powers, he is destined to become a slave—worthless and disposable. But Kael refuses to accept his fate. Using his intelligence, deception, and manipulation, along with the help of Vestiges, he creates the illusion of power, fooling even the strongest around him. As dangerous beasts, powerful elites, and mysterious artifacts known as Vestiges shape society, Kael must navigate a ruthless hierarchy where strength is everything. Can he survive in a world that rejects the powerless? Or will his web of lies eventually collapse?

--[WSA 2025 Entry]-- Betrayed by his sister. Betrayed by chosen one's humanity. Betrayed by the Gods. That was how the life of Leonard, the Defier of Fate and the world’s greatest heretic, came to an end. When demons invaded human lands, he received a revelation from the Goddess. She commanded him to act as a spy, to infiltrate the enemy ranks and expose their secrets for humanity’s sake. To fulfill this mission, he had to sacrifice a part of his soul. He accepted a demonic contract, surrendered his soul, and became a demonic human. Risking everything, he provided critical information to the humans and helped them turn the tide of battle. But then, he had a shocking discovery. The war was nothing but a gambit between various gods and before he could act, the war was stopped out of nowhere. In an unexpected turn, humans and demons put aside their hatred and signed a peace treaty. Before Leonard could make sense of it, he was betrayed. Both demons and humans joined hands to kill him. "Fuck! If there is a next life, I swear I will tear you gods apart!" With this scream, he thought his suffering was finally over. But… When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in the body of Karl Veydrin, the son of the Grand Duke of the Heizen Empire. But this new life was no different from the last. His sister wanted to get rid of him. Born with clogged vessels and no talent, he was nothing but a disappointment. A subject of fun and ridicule among the fellow nobles. Despite rebirth, nothing seems to change. The cursed fate. The distorted history smearing his name. A world that was against him. Leonard, now assuming the identity of Karl, let out a low chuckle. "Don’t worry, Karl. I will have revenge for both of us." "They called me heretic right? I will show them how a true fucking heretic acts.” Follow Kael's journey, as he fights against the fates and injustices to drag the ones ruling above.

One night. That’s all it took for Alvin’s world to shatter under the full moon’s glow. In a single, blood-soaked evening, he lost everything—his loved ones, his humanity, and nearly his life, left impaled with a stake through his stomach. But Alvin refused to die. He chose survival—even if it meant no longer being human. Now, as his blood begins to change, his body shifting into one of a vampire, something bad happens again. His ritual to transform was sabotaged by an unknown force, the changes it brought remained hidden deep inside of him. All Alvin wants is to live—and maybe, just maybe, enjoy his favorite garlic bread again. But why did everything about him feel so suspicious, like it all pointed to an impending doom? Where did this sense of danger come from?

Artemis Starke has been burdened with the final wish of his father- that he might be married and live a happy life. But their noble family has no means to accomplish this wish. He seeks an audience with the King, that a gamble might succeed and his hand would be accepted. As he expects, this offer is surely granted. The Demon Spirit lurking in his gaze made it so. Shadows tremble in the depths, the Palace obscuring the many dangerous secrets of history. Might they be unraveled, their way of life may be threatened. But to climb higher requires risks, to seek the light requires a Gambit of Lifetimes. Only when one determines himself to risk it all, can all prosper.

[My WSA 2024 Entry novel! Please vote] In a world where mythical beings have fallen into an "eternal slumber," a thriving underground market exploits the stolen essence of these dormant creatures. At its epicenter are dragons—majestic beings desired for their scales, organs, and prized eggs. The most coveted treasure of all is a dragon's name, a key that holds the power to control its very existence. Dragon Lord, guardian of a clutch of dormant eggs, lives in isolation atop a hill, surrounded by a forest that veils his castle. He bears the scars of past betrayals, having been deceived by those who feigned love to steal his treasures or claim his head as a bounty. Jaded and cold, he trusts no one, living a solitary existence. However, his solitude is shattered when a woman unwittingly stumbles into his life. Yara finds herself in Dragon Lord's treasured den amidst a battle between the dragon and thieves. In a twist of fate, she mistakenly bonds with the dormant eggs, breathing life into them. Reluctantly, Dragon Lord allows Yara into his world, and their journey unfolds amid the looming threat of underground organizations seeking to exploit the dragons for profit. As the eggs come to life, so does an unexpected connection between Dragon Lord and Yara. Despite his cold and jaded exterior, he finds himself unable to ignore her presence. Yara, too, cannot deny the pull she feels towards him, and emotions begin to burn beneath the surface. Together, they must navigate the challenges of waiting for the eggs to hatch, fend off those who seek to exploit the dragon and its offspring, and confront the secrets that Yara harbors—a revelation that could destroy everything. In this tale of flames and gold, two scarred souls in a world where trust is a rare and precious commodity must confront the ghosts of their pasts. They navigate the dangerous currents of love and deception, protecting unborn dragons from a world hungry for their magic. Will their bond withstand the trials ahead, or will the flames of betrayal engulf them in the end? A/N: It starts out SLOW, because I tend to get lost in the pages and be descriptive but once it gets to the action, it really picks up! Looking forward to growing with you all on this journey!!!

Alex never expected to wake up in a world of knights, mages, and mythical creatures. Transmigrated into Eldoria, a realm governed by magic and strength, he is thrust into a society where survival depends on ascending a rigid hierarchy of power. Armed only with modern knowledge and an unyielding will, Alex discovers a mysterious ability that defies the rules of this world. As he navigates thieves’ guilds, mercenaries, mage circles, and knightly houses, he uncovers dark secrets and a prophecy tied to his arrival—one that could reshape Eldoria forever.

[DING!] [Congratulations, APOLLYON. You have unlocked the Infernal System!] [NAME: Israfel BlüdThïrste.] [FACTION: DEMON ¢ RANK A.] [DING!] [You have ascended to the realms of man.] [CITY: The medieval Empire of Eldoria.] [ALL HAIL THE BURNING ONE!] [CONQUEST: Level Up to NINTH INFERNAL CIRCLE.] [The battle for DOMINION begins.] [SYSTEM has graciously provided the most delicious and bosomy babes to compete for MC.] [ADDITIONAL TAGS: Ruthless MC – NSFW – BDSM – Cosplay – MILF – War Crimes – Unholy Trinities – Hybrids – BDE – Smut – EVOLUTION – Succubus – Slaves – Yandere – Ascension – Gore – ADULT CONTENT AND LANGUAGE – Anal – Dominant MC – Hentai – Lust – Demon – Extreme violence – R18 – Faceslap – Fistfights – Bestiality – Bloodsport – Exorcism – LOLITA – Brutal MC – Magic – UNDERWORLD – Politics – Demonology – Necromancer – Old Gods – Fae – Sword and Sorcery – System – Hardcore – Mermaid – Cat girls – Dragon girls – DARK – Vulgar – Epic battle – Hell Ranking – Fallen Angels – DOMINIONS – Incest – Dungeon – Leveling up – Cold MC – Sibling Lust – Taboo sex stories – MONSTER GIRLS – Debauchery – Utter fuckery – Demented SC – MANA – Invulnerable MC – Elf – Vampire – Demoness – MATURE – Murder – Psychopaths – Luciferan Bloodlines – Corruption of virtue – Chivalry – Villainy – Death – LEGION – Clashing armies – Weapons system – Resurrection.] [WARNING: This book features detailed descriptions of female humiliation, hardcore sex and depravity. There is a guaranteed Adult Chapter one out of every five. NOT FOR CHILDREN! NOT FOR SOFT HEARTS!] • FULL BLURB Israfel BlüdThïrste was born in Hel. He has lived in it all eighteen years of his life. As seventh in the bloodline of the Morningstar himself, Rafel has had a pretty fucking great life. There's spilled blood in excess. Violence to choke the gray skies. Abundant sex—depraved and hardcore. And more blood. Everything a Prince of the Abyss could desire. But Rafel has heard stories, of the world above. The world of the weak mortals whose damned souls fall endlessly through the red skies of his, to meet with perpetual torture. Stories of their fine carriages and legendary kings. Their golden sun and green earth. But mostly, their virgin women. He wishes to see it for himself. And so, when a lucky gambit with his dear Aunt, Lilith, opens up a way for him to explore the surface, Rafel hops to it. The deal is a hundred years before he has to return to his duties as Hell's Apollyon. Accompanied by his new slave, a voluptuous horned Succubus, Rafel journeys to the mortal realm, entering into the mythical lands of Eldoria as the enigmatic Earl of Emberfall, a haunted estate. But Rafel intends to rise, into the very courts of the Eldorian Queen. At least before his time runs out. And if corrupting, blackmailing, fucking, and murdering a few mortals gets in his way, so be it. This is until the haloed mess of Ravenna de Vries ends up on the grand steps of his Manor, soaking wet with a blood debt hanging over her head. Israfel had seen many beautiful women in his time, but somehow the little mortal girl is sufficient to make him rethink his gambit. Ravenna is owed to a powerful Hell Principality. And though Rafel convinces himself that building up his power ranking is solely selfish, it also has to do with going up against an ancient adversary from his home who is certain to appear just about anytime to collect what he is owed—Ravenna. She is not his responsibility, but why does Rafel feel exactly that whenever he looks at her? And suddenly for this Immortal, a hundred years is not enough to fall in love.

When professional thief Isla Moretti steals a seemingly ordinary ledger, she unknowingly sets off a chain reaction of bloodshed and betrayal. The ledger contains the darkest secrets of the DeLuca crime family, making her the prime target of Luca DeLuca, the ruthless mafia heir determined to recover it at all costs. Expecting to be killed, Isla is instead given a blood oath—an unbreakable contract binding her to Luca until the ledger is found. Forced to work together, they uncover a disturbing truth: someone inside the DeLuca family orchestrated the theft, and a hidden enemy is playing them both. As Isla and Luca navigate the dangerous underworld, they face assassination attempts, double-crosses, and their own growing attraction. Isla, determined to escape, discovers that the ledger holds more than financial secrets—it contains the key to a secret fortune that could destroy every mafia family in the city. Just as Isla begins to trust Luca, she learns a devastating truth—her mysterious employer, the one who hired her for the heist, was using her as a pawn all along. Meanwhile, Luca’s suspicions are confirmed when a close ally betrays him, selling them both out to a powerful rival mafia. When Isla is captured by the enemy, Luca is forced to confront his feelings—he doesn’t just need her for the ledger; he wants her alive. Waging war to get her back, he discovers that their true enemy isn’t just after the ledger—they want to wipe out the entire DeLuca family and take over the underworld. With enemies closing in, Isla and Luca are left with one choice: join forces or die apart. Their uneasy alliance turns into something deeper as they realize that trusting each other is their only way out. In a final gambit, Isla risks her life to destroy the ledger forever, ensuring that no one—not Luca, not their enemies—can use it for power. But the price is high—Luca’s family turns against him for choosing Isla over their empire. With everything stacked against them, Isla and Luca make their final stand together, tearing down their enemies one by one. In the end, Luca claims his rightful place as the king of the underworld, but with one crucial difference—Isla is standing beside him, not as his captive, but as his equal. Because in the mafia, love isn’t a fairytale—it’s a blood oath.

Kai the person from futuristic world governed by technology was betrayed by close ally and transported to new world of cultivation with the help of mysterious bracelet made by his best friend Jugo. Will he return and seek vengeance or start a new life.

SYNOPSIS Elena is the crown princess of Bradon and the only princess in all the seven kingdom of Zolth.  She overheard a conversation about her being illegitimate and set out to find answers from an old friend but she was betrayed and kidnapped. Shocking right. She later escaped from her kidnappers , as she was looking for a way to get back to Bradon. She found out the significance of her as the only princess in the seven kingdoms. Back in the days of her great grandparents , the seven kingdom killed a powerful witch. Before she died she cursed them that no female would be born in any of the royal families of the seven kingdom. But Elena sort of broke the curse and was born , and that when the trouble begins. A prophecy was spoken on the day of her naming ceremony that her blood hold powers that no one can ever imagine , and would be ripe after her sixteenth birthday. Because of the prophecy she was sought by people of the seven kingdom and the followers of the witch for their own selfish desire. Even her parents were not left out as they want to use her blood and become the most powerful kingdom. She had no one to trust but a poor thieving lad called Liam and her determination to live. Will Elena defeat all those after her life?

(don't read it if you don't love the protagonist is anime addict) Ars Segrain was just an ordinary high schooler and anime addict until he discovered an extraordinary power: the ability to copy people’s knowledge and make it his own. At 16 years old, Ars was broke and struggling, but his life took a dramatic turn when he saved a man’s life from a group of thieves. That man turned out to be the chairman of an elite school, who offered Ars a place at the prestigious institution. Now, Ars finds himself surrounded by the sons and daughters of aristocrats, determined to prove himself. His goal? To surpass everyone in the world in terms of knowledge. It might sound ambitious, especially for a teenager, but Ars has a secret weapon: A cheat skill that allows him to copy and retain another person’s knowledge. With this ability, Ars is ready to turn the world upside down. From mastering complex subjects to outsmarting his peers, there’s no limit to what he can achieve. But in a world filled with unknown geniuses and experienced minds, Ars’s journey is just beginning. Join Ars Segrain as he navigates the challenges of elite academia, competes against the best, and strives to become the ultimate genius. Read my novel. I promise you’ll love it.

One day, after years of war, The United Kingdom and Russia suffered devastating losses. In an effort to end the bloodshed, they agreed on a final match—a chess game to decide the victor. London chose Caius Albright to represent them against Russia’s Ivan Dragovich, a renowned grandmaster. But tragedy struck. Caius, known as “The England King,” lost the match and was shot on the spot by Russian forces. His death shattered the Albright family, leaving them impoverished and scattered across London. Ten years later, Caius’ youngest son, Elias Albright, faced constant humiliation and defeat in chess battle. But after being ridiculed for one too many losses, Elias challenged his opponent for a rematch—and won. With the prize money, he managed to buy food for himself. From that day forward, he vowed to master chess and use it to free London from Russian rule. As Elias honed his skills, he met allies who would help him on his journey. Slowly but surely, he began to reunite with the remnants of his family, who had been scattered across London after their father’s death. Another decade passed, and the time finally came for Elias to face Russia in the ultimate match. Billed as “The Reborn England King” vs. Viktor Petrov, “The Russian King,” the stakes couldn’t have been higher. Once friends, Elias and Viktor now stood on opposite sides of the board, locked in a high-stakes deathmatch where the loser would be executed, and the winner would claim freedom for their nation.

In the grand city of Eldrath, where power is fought for in the shadows and alliances are as fleeting as the night, one man seeks to outplay them all. Aran Silas, a brilliant tactician and master manipulator, has no overwhelming strength or supernatural gifts. Instead, his genius lies in his ability to maneuver through the complex web of politics, crime, and treachery. Aran’s ambitions go far beyond wealth or fame—he wants control. Absolute control. As the illegitimate son of a noble family, Aran grew up on the fringes of high society, learning that intelligence and cunning were his only tools for survival. Now, as a man, he is determined to rise to power from behind the scenes, orchestrating the downfall of those who stand in his way. From crime lords to noble houses, no one is safe from his web of lies, half-truths, and carefully plotted schemes. But Eldrath is not just a city of ambition—it’s a battleground. Aran finds himself locked in a deadly game with two formidable women: Lady Nera, a powerful noble with her own dark empire, and Alara Sindel, a cunning seductress with ambitions that rival Aran’s own. With alliances shifting like sand and enemies lurking in every corner, Aran must stay several steps ahead, or risk losing everything. In a world where betrayal is as common as breathing and trust is a weakness, Aran plays the ultimate gambit—manipulating, deceiving, and outwitting everyone who crosses his path. But as his control grows, so do the dangers. His enemies are many, and even his allies may turn against him. And while he strives to shape the world in his image, there are forces at play far beyond his control. In Shadow’s Gambit, Aran Silas must balance ambition with survival as he navigates a treacherous world of mystery, intrigue, and deadly politics. His intelligence is his weapon, his mind his greatest asset, and in the dark, no one can see the strings he's pulling. But every gambit comes at a cost. Key Themes: Mind over muscle: Aran uses strategy and intelligence to defeat stronger foes. Anti-heroic journey: Aran’s morally ambiguous nature makes him both a mastermind and a manipulator, willing to sacrifice anyone for his goals. Political intrigue and power struggles: Noble houses, criminal syndicates, and rival factions all vie for control of Eldrath. Trust and betrayal: Friendships, alliances, and romances are all tainted by the looming threat of betrayal, making trust a rare and dangerous commodity. Aran Silas isn’t just playing the game—he’s rewriting the rules. But how long can he stay ahead before the shadows close in? # Disclaimer # This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents are either the product of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner.

In a land torn between war and celestial games, Meredith, the shameless princess of Pyria, must uncover the truth behind her kingdom's ties to dragons and angels, all while navigating a dangerous bond with Gabriel, an angel whose enigmatic loyalties could tip the balance between salvation and destruction.

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In a world teetering on the edge of environmental collapse, brilliant scientist Dr. Eleanor Frost launches a desperate gambit: a groundbreaking cryogenic sleep experiment that might give humanity a second chance. Among the carefully selected volunteers is her stepdaughter, Seraphina, a perceptive young woman whose courage and intelligence make her the perfect candidate for this leap into the unknown. But what begins as a scientific endeavor takes a dark turn when Seraphina awakens decades later to find a world transformed by catastrophic climate engineering gone wrong. The landscape is locked in eternal winter, and a tyrannical queen rules with an iron fist, using a mysterious substance called Frostbane to maintain her power and immortality. As Seraphina navigates this harsh new reality, she discovers she's not alone. MIRRA, an advanced AI created by her stepmother, has evolved beyond its original programming and now exists as both guardian and guide. Joining forces with a band of rebels, each possessing unique skills and haunted by their own histories, Seraphina must unravel the truth behind her stepmother's disappearance, the queen's rise to power, and the connection between the cryogenic technology and the Frostbane that holds the land in its icy grip. But time is running out. Other cryogenic subjects remain in suspended animation, their lives hanging in the balance, while the queen's control grows stronger with each passing day. Seraphina must decide what future is worth fighting for—and what she's willing to sacrifice to achieve it.

What is a thief? Where are the lines of good or evil drawn? In a cruel world like this, the answer is never that simple. Amid the people of Vagis, a youthful and fame hungry Kassius Moore grew up preparing for his future as he strives to reach the top of the world in a way not everyone does; by stealing. The fortune gained is magnificent, the infamy is extraordinary but the cost is immense. Will Kassius be able to reach the top and attain his goal, or will he fall victim to the fate of many other thieves before him?

There was a prosperous and affluent port that was coveted by the king and his associates. Consequently, the sole heir of the port's lord met a tragic death. The widow of the lord's mansion and the leader of the thieves' guild in the port resolved to find someone to pose as the heir and inherit the territory. Our story commences with Ivan, a legendary young man from the lower strata of society, who possessed a brilliant mind and remarkable adaptability. He embodied multiple personas, including that of a swindler, an assassin, a magician, and a nobleman. By dint of his intelligence, magic, and assassin capabilities, he managed to navigate through various perilous situations unscathed. He continuously engaged with other powers, such as nobles, magicians, and thieves, and gradually distinguished himself in this world rife with conspiracies. Ivan was determined to execute a peerless and far-reaching conspiracy, wherein he himself became the linchpin. He ceaselessly challenged himself and confronted a multitude of formidable adversaries. After undergoing innumerable hardships, obstacles, and life-and-death ordeals, Ivan gradually evolved into a prominent figure capable of swaying the course of events. His choices and actions not only determined his own destiny but also exerted a profound and far-reaching influence on the situation of the entire continent.

Hüte dich vor dem Zorn der betrogenen Frau! .... Im Angesicht eines vernichtenden Verrats versucht Evelynn Rosetta verzweifelt, die Zeit zurückzudrehen. Doch ihre Bemühungen erweisen sich als mehr als aussichtslos, da sie im Körper einer Frau gefangen ist, die kurz davor steht, sich der Night's Courtship anzuschließen, einem gefährlichen Spiel mit tödlichen Einsätzen und einem unwiderstehlichen Preis - der Braut des berüchtigten Vampirs Maximilian Knight. Von bitterem Hass getrieben, schwört Eve, alles zu tun, was nötig ist, um die Macht zu erlangen, die sie für ihre Rache braucht, selbst wenn das bedeutet, dieses törichte Spiel zu gewinnen und einen völlig Fremden zu heiraten. Nur scheint dieser "Fremde" zu wissen, wer sie wirklich ist. ... Von den Geistern der Vergangenheit heimgesucht, hat Maximilian Knight sein wahres Ich vor der Welt verborgen und Jahrhunderte in stiller Verzweiflung ertragen. Doch gerade als er am Rande der Hoffnungslosigkeit steht, taucht eine Frau mit einem bekannten Gesicht auf. Maximilian schwört, dass er alles tun wird, um sie zu retten. Selbst wenn dies bedeutet, eine trotzige Zauberin zu heiraten, die wild entschlossen ist, diejenigen zu vernichten, die sie verraten haben. Das Spiel ist eröffnet. Eve wagt einen Schachzug. Für ihre Rache wird sie alles riskieren. ...... Tags: #slowburnromance #strongfemalelead #strongmalelead #norapeorabuse #r18 Andere Romane: The Lycan's Sin: COMPLETED Rosie's Games: IN BETRIEB Das Cover ist von mir. Instagram: @b.mitchylle Discord: MitchyMitch#3750

Arthur Shadowthorn, with his newfound powers, Arthur embarks on a perilous journey to unite a fractured world, leading an army of the undead to restore balance and order. As he tames more monstrous creatures, his influence grows, and he becomes a legendary figure, a strategic genius who commands the forces of the afterlife.