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[BL] Accidentally Becoming the Healer of the Deranged Archduke

Xion Aijawa thought his life was finally coming together. That is, until he tried saving a cat stuck in a tree, fell into a pit, and... died In his disoriented sate of "Freshly dead" the silly Xion accepted a strange request and ended up transmigrating into the world full of dungeons and Mana. He became illegitimate child of Marquis family hated by his three siblings. According to the memory of the original owner of the body, Xion only had a month to live. So, taking the cover of the banquet, Xion ran away. Aided by a mysterious Mall System, he makes his way to the distant borderlands, hoping to put his past behind him. But fate has other plans-. Xion ends up saving Darius Rael Darkhelm, the feared Archduke of the North, notorious for his ruthless and deranged nature. The silly Xion tried to run away but... Xion's heart thumped loudly as Darius effortlessly pinned his wrists using only one hand. "I've heard you tried to run away." Darius gently caressed Xion's pale cheek, "That must be a lie... After all, I've given you things even the royal family can't have. Isn't that right, my dear healer?" Xion gulped when Darius's thumb brushed his lower lip as a chilling smirk remained on his handsome face. "I-I think I should leave, Your Grace. I've overstayed my welcome..." The room grew cold, and struggling Xion shivered. Darius's green eyes dimmed before lighting up with a dangerous glint. Xion felt a pit growing in his stomach when he saw the deranged archduke smile. Darius never smiled. And whenever he did, it only meant trouble. "You're right," Darius said calmly. "So, let's get married." Xion "...!!!!"
Kuroitsuki · 1.3M Views

Bound by Blood:A romance novel

"Ahhh!" The screams of Selene echoed through the night as Lucian's claws tore through the silver chains binding her wrists. He positioned himself closely and growled, "You are mine now. If you think you'll escape, go ahead. I'll catch you anywhere." Exiled and betrayed by her own coven, Selene Nightshade thought she had escaped the deepest ravine of her past. But when Alpha Lucian Bloodclaw captures her, this ruthless leader of the werewolf clan becomes her captor, her tormentor, and her fated mate. Prophecy binds them both and neither wants it. Selene is thrown into the hotbed of a deadly game of power, obsession, and survival. Lucian rules with a heavy hand, his heart hardened by betrayal. He regards Selene as a pawn in his game of dominance, a weapon to cement his control over vampires and werewolves. But, fate entwines their lives and defines where the line between hatred and desire stands as the shadows of their past life emerge. But danger lurks beyond the fortress walls. His scheming brother, Darius, and the cunning witch, Raven, have their own plan for Selene and the prophecy which ties them together. Dark secrets are unearthed, and Selene is forced to choose between fighting for her freedom or becoming entwined in a ghastly bond with the man who could either be her greatest ally or her total undoing. In a world bent on betrayal, passion, and dark obsession, Bound by Blood spins a compelling tale of fated love on the brink of destruction. Will they destroy each other, or will the bond tying them save them both?
Andrew_Amayo · 2.7K Views

Moonbound: The Rogue's Second Chance

"“Serena, you are hereby exiled from the Silverstone Pack. You will remain exiled until the day you draw your last breath.” Serena, a Healer exiled from her pack for a crime she did not commit, accused of murdering her mate, the Pack Beta. The evidence against her was damning, warranting the harshest punishment: death. However, an oath between her father and the Alpha of her pack spared her life. Instead, she was cast into the wilderness, cursed to live as a rogue until the day she dies. Life as a rogue was treacherous, seeing the next sunrise was never promised. One fateful day, Serena stumbled upon injured strangers and saved their lives. In return for her kindness, she was granted asylum in Ironshade, the strongest Western Pack. Haunted by the loss of her first mate, Serena is determined to live in secrecy, until she discovers she has yet another fated mate. Her new mate is none other than Darius, the stoic Alpha of Ironshade burdened by the dark legacy of his father. The Ironshade Pack is on the brink of collapse, plagued by a mysterious curse. Serena’s arrival may hold the key to its salvation...or its ruin. As tensions rise, Serena and Darius find themselves drawn together with an undeniable bond. Together, they must confront buried secrets, face their deepest fears, and decide if their second chance at love is worth risking everything. "When the shadow of the Thorn bleeds into the light, And the wolf who carries death finds her second life, The moon will bless the broken bond, And the cursed will find peace at dawn."
PrimordialStardust · 250.3K Views

Songs of Emphyralis

Escape into a world of Dragons, magic, and prophecies in this epic tale that spans incredible worlds. Thelessia: In this seemingly ordinary world, two young Dragons, Britiana and Darius, live in disguise, using magic to mask their true identities to blend among humans, elves, and dwarves. Sent from their home world of Emphyralis at birth to save them from a kidnapping plot, they seek refuge on Thelessia, unaware of the dangerous forces that lurk in the shadows. Emphyralis: This is a world of Dragons, magic, a diverse population, and magnificent landscapes. Inhabited by Dragons, it's a world in recovery from a near century long war with beings only known as Dragon Hunters. Devastated by a Plague that killed most of their population, the Dragons along with other races who call Emphyralis home, work to rebuild. Hope awaits. Mysteries and danger also lurk. Terranthea: A modern world under the constant threat of demons, the witchborn stand against them, even as the citizens of their world begin to turn against them. Members of the Crowley family, power witchborn sisters and daughters, strive to find a way to protect not only themselves, but the mortals of their world. Delaney Crowley uses her innate skills to traverse world looking for hope. This is more than just a story of magic, it's a story of family, loyalty, redemption, and the search for belonging. Prepare to be swept away by this epic saga that blends fantasy, adventure, and intrigue. Experience the magic of Emphyralis, the courage of its Dragon protectors, and the strength of unity that binds them all in a battle against forces that threaten to destroy everything they hold dear.
JenniKaye · 27.4K Views

GRAVES. Código de Sangre.

Nathaniel "Nate" Graves, conocido en ciertos círculos sangrientos como "El Carnicero de Langley" o simplemente "Código 9", no quería volver. Tras ser quemado por la Sección Ómicron, una unidad gubernamental de "soluciones definitivas", su vida era humo barato y recuerdos peores que una resaca permanente. Pero cuando Vincent "El Cuervo" Crowe, un periodista de investigación con más enemigos que contactos (y eso es decir mucho), le suplica protección mientras intentan borrarlo del mapa por el "Expediente Cerberus", Nate sabe que su retiro se ha terminado. "¿Protegerte?", le espeta Nate, encendiendo un H. Upmann con manos que no tiemblan. "Cuervo, lo único que garantizo es que morirás cansado de correr." El Expediente Cerberus es una bomba: prueba la red de corrupción que une al Proyecto Sombras (asesinatos gubernamentales), Thorne Industries (explotación y contratos sucios), el violento Cártel de la Bahía (tráfico de todo lo imaginable) y policías y políticos hasta la médula podridos. Y el nombre de Nate está dentro, vinculado a la misión que lo convirtió en chivo expiario. Para limpiar su nombre (o vengarse con estilo), Nate necesita descifrar el Expediente y mantenerse vivo. Su único aliado estable es Vin, cuyo optimismo se limita a: "Buenas noticias, Carnicero: hoy solo nos quieren matar tres facciones distintas. ¡Progreso!". Pero la complicación tiene nombre, curvas y un juego peligroso: Seraphine Dubois, "El Ángel de Hierro". Esposa del magnate y político corrupto Darius Thorne, y amante de Nate. Su romance es pólvora mojada en whisky barato: pasión, celos tóxicos y la certeza de que ella comparte la cama de Thorne (y otros) para extraer secretos. "¿Te gusta mi vestido nuevo, querido?", le susurra Seraphine después de una cita con un juez comprado. "Es de seda italiana... y costó exactamente los detalles del próximo golpe de tu jefe contra los muelles. Una ganga, ¿no crees?" Nate lo sabe: Seraphine los usa a todos, y su información es un arma de doble filo. "Eres como un Upmann, Seraphine", le dice Nate en un raro momento de claridad. "Elegante, letal y condenadamente adictiva. Y sé que me matarás." Mientras la ciudad se desangra entre la codicia de Thorne, la brutalidad del Cártel de la Bahía liderado por Marta "La Dama" Rostova, la limpieza despiadada de Ómicron dirigida por el frío Director Vance ("El Archivista"), y la corrupción visceral del Comisionado Bell, Nate y Vin se adentran en el fango. Nate aplica su particular sentido del humor en medio del caos: "Disculpen el desorden", masculla después de dejar inconscientes a tres matones del Cártel en un club de striptease que sirve de fachada. "Pero su servicio al cliente era... mortalmente aburrido." Mientras Vin, revisando cámaras de seguridad hackeadas, comenta: "Mira el lado bueno, Código 9. Al menos la contaminación en el puerto oculta el olor a los que tú dejas atrás." La cacería es total. "La Jauría" de Ómicron, los sicarios del Cártel, los esbirros de Thorne y la policía corrupta de Bell quieren sus cabezas. Nate deberá usar cada gramo de su cerebro y cada gota de su brutal eficiencia para descifrar el Expediente, enfrentar la verdad sobre su pasado, decidir si Seraphine es su perdición o su salvación, y tal vez, solo tal vez, hacer justicia en una ciudad donde la corrupción es el único sistema que funciona. "Redención, Cuervo?", pregunta Nate mientras apunta a su siguiente objetivo, el humo de su Upmann dibujando una corona efímera sobre su cabeza. "Aquí lo único que se redime son las balas recicladas. Apunta y reza... o mejor, solo apunta." ¿Sobrevivirá Nate Graves lo suficiente para ver el Expediente Cerberus reventar en la cara de los poderosos? ¿O será solo otro nombre tachado en una lista interminable de bajas, fumando su último cigarrillo en el infierno que ayudó a crear? En esta ciudad, incluso la verdad huele a ceniza y tabaco caro... y tiene muy mal sentido del humor.
Ronnie_Praga · 1.1K Views

Sovereign of Strings

In the weakest kingdom of Arcadia on the continent of Aerion, the acting head of the Mage Guild, Darius, receives Quentin Shaw, a mysterious elder Lute Magus from the Sanctum. Appointed as the new guild master, Quentin also seeks a successor. In Lunaria, Quentin encounters Maya Leaf holding her newborn son, Evan Young. The baby is born with only eight fingers (missing pinkies). Quentin sees this as a perfect trait for cultivating the Innocent Heart Core, the supreme lute magic technique, as pinkies are unused in playing. He follows Maya to the Emerald Canopy to meet the baby’s grandfather, Yale Leaf, head of the Bamboo Sect. Old friends Quentin and Yale negotiate. Quentin proposes taking Evan as his disciple to teach lute magic. His revolutionary idea is to combine the Innocent Heart Core with Bamboo Aura, creating an unprecedented fusion (“Lute-Bamboo Unity”) to potentially surpass Amethyst rank and challenge the Sanctum’s Seven Pagodas. Yale agrees after securing promises about the Five Sovereigns (legendary lutes) and Evan’s future role as heir to both sects, provided his primary identity remains with the Bamboo Sect until success. Evan grows up in seclusion within the Emerald Canopy. He befriends a silent, enigmatic purple-haired boy named Zander, who becomes his constant companion and audience. Under Quentin’s lute melodies and Yale’s aura guidance, Evan masters the Innocent Heart Core to its ninth tier. Sixteen years later, Evan, having perfected the Innocent Heart Core, prepares to leave for the distant Milan Institute per Quentin’s plan. Accompanied by Zander, he visits the Lunaria Mage Guild for documents and his Crimson mage badge. There, they confront Rufus, an Azure Archmage leading a delegation from Poland seeking to poach mages. Evan, wielding his lute’s mesmerizing power and the deadly Sonic Edge technique taught by Quentin, stuns everyone by effortlessly defeating Rufus and his five companions. While procuring supplies in Roll City, Evan’s kindness is exploited by a street urchin who steals his Spatial Ring containing the Five Sovereigns, funds, and his institute letter. Simultaneously, Zander spots a lion-man from the Northern Wastes, causing him visible distress. Zander decides he must leave Evan temporarily to handle urgent business. He gives Evan the map to Milan, promising to find him at the institute later. Stripped of his possessions and sole companion, Evan sets out alone on the uncertain journey northward, guided only by the map.
wu2058 · 14K Views

Book Restoration System: Savior Of The Forsaken Legends [BL]

Auri doesn’t care about repairing old books that no one bothers to read anymore. What he wants is to finish the game he’s been working on since forever. But after a fire nearly kills him, and then he wakes up in a fantasy world with a strange system that perceives the world as a grand library, he realizes that learning book restoration is a priority if he wants to ensure his survival. As he navigates the world of Arkanis, Auri finds himself entangled with dangerously captivating men who bear striking resemblance to the characters of his unfinished game. There’s Darius, the untrusting wanderer; Kaleo, the flirty inquisitor; Clyde, the bloodthirsty mage; Wrye, the indomitable underground fighter; Heirax, the stoic archivist; and Jiang Yijun, the cunning diplomat from the east. But among these men, the one with missing pages to his story holds the strongest claim to his heart. But in a world where history is being tampered by unforeseen forces, love is a dangerous gamble. It could overwrite the past, but at the risk of losing oneself. Yet, if Auri restores the pages of a deleted past, the world may fall apart beyond repair. Will there ever be room for love to flourish, or is it a doomed path from the very beginning? — * — * — This is a BL Otome-inspired story with 1 MC and 6 MLs: - MC X Grumpy ML (Darius) - MC X Flirty ML (Kaleo) - MC X Psycho ML (Clyde) - MC X Protective ML (Wrye) - MC X Intelligent ML (Heirax) - MC X Scheming ML (Yijun) Every ML can be a potential end-game ML and shares different dynamic with MC. If this type of story interests you, then do give BRS a try! :)
K_Contiello · 93K Views

Dancing Alone In The Dark: Full Lyric Book

‘Why is it so hard for a fragile man to say I love you?? Maybe it’s the way a person can be so confident in something and themselves that truly scares them but not the word itself. Saying I love you to a person and actions to not live up too the standards you falsely spoke into fruition amasses a great deal of pain and suffer up onto one another is one of the greatest trials to Receive in the experience we call Existence. You’re never really the same after, yet you’re on your way to healing and crafting you’re happily Ever. ‘I want a man that wants to heal and shall never stop. Someone to pick me up when I’m in a dusk of fog. To call me at 4:59am before my clock goes off.’ I want a man to know when it’s time to be a man and when it’s time to play like a child in a factory of false truths and soon to be broken dreams that will once again live to see a sunny day before dusk breaks Sometimes I think to myself why do I choose to live the life of a person who has yet put up their Jersey?Maybe I haven’t finished my lustful Journey And with all the speed bumps and trauma that have taken place in the seven seas around my heart and temple that hold me from going afloat It was until the day I almost risen that I knew with a new day, came hope Maybe sprinting in spirit with the spiders and webs they’ve made home in mine, I’ve grown and am growing to realize there is no true one set concept of time Maybe pattering my feet in this room with no light may be therapy & Maybe Just Maybe, I’ll keep Dancing Alone In The Dark’. Act I. Jun 21st. FULL LYRIC BOOK. NOV 8Th. 2024. Following the 3rd lyric book release of "Happily Ever After" released in 2022, Dancing Alone in The Dark" is a part of a 2 Part ACT series, with Deluxe Versions, & the official follow up and overall 4th lyric book project by, Darius Clayton. Set To Release June 21st, of 2024. & Available November 4th On Webnovel. (First Updated: Bio On November 13th 2023.) (Last Updated: Bio On June 13th 2025.)
Iamdariusclayton · 110.9K Views

Legacy of the lost hero: reborn to another world

Legacy of the Lost Hero: Reborn to Another World — Season 1 Synopsis Genre: Action | Fantasy | Mystery | Drama | School Life | Dark Secrets chapter : 25 --- Premise: A devastating war. A forgotten hero. A fated rebirth. Hayashi Leonhart awakens in a mysterious world — with no memories of who he truly is. But this reincarnation is no accident. It’s destiny. Caught in a web of divine plots, demonic warfare, and political conspiracies, Hayashi is thrust into an unforgiving academy where young warriors are trained to protect a fragile world… a world that may already be too far gone. --- Main Arcs of Season 1: 1. Awakening and Academy Arc (Ep 1–6): Hayashi is enrolled in a magical academy for elite fighters, where he meets Iris, Sylvia, Reinhardt, and Avelis. During the entrance trials, he glimpses his hidden potential — a power that even he doesn't understand. 2. Crimson Forest & Demon Infiltration Arc (Ep 7–10): A deadly mission sends the students into a cursed forest infested with demonic hybrids. Sylvia is attacked, Iris is wounded, and Hayashi’s mysterious inner power awakens. Episode 9 (“The Crimson Forest Massacre”) marks a turning point — something sinister is crawling beneath the surface of this world. 3. Shadows of the Past & Reinhardt’s Descent (Ep 11–16): As Hayashi and Sylvia grow closer, Reinhardt's painful past begins to unfold — and his descent into darkness begins. During a haunting Illusion Trial, students are forced to confront their fears, regrets, and desires. By the end, Reinhardt finds himself drawn toward Zarek, the one pulling the strings from the shadows. 4. Royal Politics & Rise of Hybrids (Ep 17–22): War is on the horizon. Avalon, a powerful enemy kingdom, declares conflict. Zarek’s army of Hybrids is nearly ready, and even the Academy's leaders begin treating Hayashi like a pawn. As new secrets emerge — including the hidden past of Sylvia’s brother and a dark truth about Alicia — the balance of power begins to crack. 5. Clone, Betrayal & The Blood War (Ep 23–25): In a shocking twist, Alicia is revealed to be a clone — created using Demon blood and Alfred Clan blood in Zarek’s lab by Darius Blackthorne. But Darius is found murdered… possibly by Reinhardt or Zarek. Alicia’s clone is turned into a living weapon. In the final confrontation, Reinhardt and the Alicia clone take down Zarek — but this victory is hollow. The ultimate twist is revealed: Sylvia’s long-lost brother is the #1 Demon, resurrected and manipulated by Demon King Leon Alfred himself. --- Major Mysteries Set Up for Season 2: Where did Sylvia’s brother disappear after the battle? What is the true difference between Alicia and her clone? Whose side is Reinhardt really on? What lies in Hayashi’s forgotten past? And most of all… is this war just about this world? --- Final Scene (Ep 25): As the dust settles, a storm brews in the distance. Hayashi collapses after using forbidden magic, and Reinhardt disappears. The clone gazes at the sky, questioning her own existence. Somewhere far away, Demon King Alfred smiles… for this was just the beginning. ---
ashx07 · 10.7K Views

Ian Mystic System

"You're back!" Elara sprang from the wooden bench near the door as her brother stepped inside, bruised and bleeding. "Caelum, what happened this time?" she gasped, rushing to his side. Caelum Solis, a lean young man with tousled brown hair and piercing blue eyes, winced as he slumped into a chair. "Nothing new. Just a couple of thugs who wanted my coin more than I did," he muttered. They lived alone—just the two of them. He was all she had left, and she was the reason he kept going. Though he’d trained enough to pass the Guild’s physicals, his damaged mana core had left him stranded at F-rank, doing odd jobs no real adventurer wanted. Finding lost pets. Cleaning stables. Picking herbs. Barely scraping by. Elara, though gifted, suffered from a mana sickness that slowly stole her sight. Her treatment was expensive, and Caelum pushed himself to the brink just to afford the basics. Still, it was never enough. That night, as he tucked her into bed, he whispered, “Tomorrow, I’ll change everything.” --- At the edge of a newly discovered dungeon, Caelum stood behind a party of stronger adventurers. They snickered. “Dead weight’s here,” one said under his breath. He ignored them. He always did. Darius Flint, the B-ranked leader, raised a hand. “Standard sweep. It’s marked D-rank, but stay alert.” They entered the cave-like dungeon, and at first, everything was simple. Feral goblins. Weak beasts. The team barely broke a sweat. Caelum trailed behind, hauling gear. Only one person treated him kindly—Arianne Vale, a C-ranked healer with silver hair and a sharp tongue for bullies. Hours passed. Then the dungeon began to tremble. “Is it collapsing?” someone asked. “No... it’s shifting,” Darius muttered. “Stay close.” Then came the roar—deep, guttural, wrong. Darius's face paled. “Retreat! Everyone fall back!” But the floor gave way. They dropped into a massive chamber ringed with statues holding weapons. In the center, blazing with living fire, was the Pyroclasm—a beast of flame and fury. People panicked. Two adventurers made a break for the exit and were instantly decapitated by the animated statues. “Form a circle!” Darius barked, but chaos had already taken hold. A statue lunged. Caelum grabbed Arianne and dove aside. “Behind us!” he shouted. Adventurers were being cut down left and right. Desperate, Caelum yelled, “Run toward the Pyroclasm!” “Are you insane?” someone cried. “We’ll die either way!” Dragging Arianne, he sprinted forward. The Pyroclasm shrieked and surged toward him—then vanished into him. Caelum screamed as fire tore through his veins. His body writhed, burning... then exploded in a shockwave. The statues faltered. “Flame adaptation: mastered.” He rose. Flames clung to him like armor. Statues charged. He raised his hand—and fire answered. Explosions. Destruction. “Golems destroyed. Leveling up.” As silence fell, he collapsed, still smoldering. “Heal him!” Darius shouted. Arianne was already by his side.
Rejoice_Ezeh_ · 14K Views

Shadow Ascendancy

In the ravaged kingdom of Eryndor, where scorched fields and shattered villages bear the scars of an ancient curse, Lord Magnus Varik, alpha of the Virek werewolf clan, stands on the precipice of destiny and damnation. Haunted by the primal curse pulsing through his blood—a legacy of his savage father, Darius Varik—Magnus battles to protect his crumbling empire from an unrelenting tide of supernatural horror. Under a blood-red moon, a new threat emerges: Isabella, a southern noblewoman whose beguiling human facade masks a vampiric commander with silver eyes and a deadly secret. Leading a relentless vampire legion, she razes Magnus’s lands—her enigmatic shifts between mortal and monster sowing chaos and dread. As flames consume his estate and the screams of his people echo through the Blackthorn Woods, Magnus uncovers a chilling truth buried in his father’s journals: Isabella seeks the Key of Destruction—a relic born in the shadows of the Old War, capable of unmaking the world itself. The curse within Magnus, tied to the First Beast’s mark, is both his greatest weapon and his deepest torment, threatening to unleash the monster he has long fought to chain. With his loyal lieutenant Kiera, the cautious human advisor Jakob, and the exiled sorcerer Elyon, Magnus sets out on a perilous quest to confront Isabella and uncover the secrets of the Key. Their journey leads them toward the Forbidden Citadel—a living fortress where time distorts, and ancient evils lie in wait, hungry and watching. Caught between duty and the seductive pull of his curse, Magnus must navigate a treacherous web of betrayal, sacrifice, and forbidden power. Isabella’s motives—whether to destroy him or awaken something darker—remain shrouded, her link to the mysterious Suldari clan hinting at a far deeper game. As the werewolf pack, hidden in the wilds, begins to stir at his call, Magnus faces a harrowing choice: Embrace the beast within to save his kingdom... or lose everything to the darkness he swore to defy. In a world where every howl heralds bloodshed, and every shadow hides a fang, Shadow Ascendancy is a sprawling epic of: Primal fury Unbreakable resolve And the cost of power A saga that will unfold across centuries, where the line between man and beast blurs beneath the moon’s merciless gaze.
moses_usip · 20.2K Views
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