Bound To The Dark King

She was never supposed to love him, he was the one person she despised, but for how long could she deny the flutter and Sparks he made her feel. ******* She is an assassin, the princess of the witches, sent to marry the Vampire King with one purpose—to kill him and secure her clan’s victory in a war that has raged for centuries. He is Rhydian, the brooding king burdened by his father’s bloody legacy, forced into the alliance to protect his people from the looming Dragon Empire. Rhydian distrusts the witches, while Seraphina resents the vampires, but neither is prepared for what fate has in stall. As they face palace intrigues, ancient prophecies, and brewing rebellion, their indifference begins to shift into something neither expected—love, an emotion they both try to deny, but is impossible to ignore. I won't call this an enemies to lovers because she is the only one who hates him, also...this will contain R18 scenes, I'll always highlight that on every chapter so you can skip if you want. A/N: I hope you all will stick with me till the end, feel free to check out my other book, I'm in love with a grim reaper, you might like it, I hope you do. Excerpt; Her fingers brushed against his forehead before he could react, her warm palms cupping both sides of his face as she studied him intently. His breath hitched at the sudden intimacy, his heart giving an involuntary stutter. What the hell was she doing? His gaze traced over her face, mapping every detail—the sharp glint of her violet eyes, the delicate curve of her nose, and her lips... God, her lips. Plump, red, slightly parted as she assessed him. He wanted to taste them again, to claim them fully. "Your fever seems to be coming down," she murmured, tilting her head slightly. "My blood really did the trick, I see..." His jaw clenched. Did she have to check his temperature this way? There were plenty of other ways to do it—ones that didn't involve tempting him with that mesmerizing face of hers. She started to pull her hands away, but before she could, he caught her wrist, stopping her. She looked up at him, startled. "If you wanted to check my temperature, you could've done so in a simpler way," he said, his lips curving into a playful grin. He tugged her closer, his grip firm but gentle. "Are you trying to seduce me, Purple?" Her heartbeat stuttered against his chest. He could hear it. Feel it. Then, to his surprise, she didn't pull away. Instead, a slow, wicked smile spread across her lips. She leaned in, her body pressing against his just enough to make his muscles tense. "What if I am?" she whispered, deliberately biting her bottom lip. Rhydian's breath caught. The last of his control snapped. "You asked for it," he growled. In the next second, he crashed his lips against hers. The kiss was deep, desperate, consuming. His hand tangled in her hair, tilting her head to deepen the angle as his tongue swept into her mouth, claiming her fully. She responded instantly, matching his hunger with equal fervor. She wasn't perfect at kissing yet—he could tell she was still learning—but she made up for it with pure intensity, and damn if it didn't make his blood boil. His other arm wrapped around her waist, pulling her flush against him as his lips moved against hers with feverish need. His tongue tangled with hers, teasing, tasting, drinking her in as if she were the only thing that could satiate him. He bit down softly, drawing a gasp from her, and that little sound sent a violent pulse of arousal straight through him. He was already rock hard, aching with need. He hadn't touched a woman since the marriage arrangement was made. Maybe that was why he was losing control so easily. Or maybe it was just her. Maybe it had always been her.

This is the tale of Arin, a once kind-hearted and gentle child, now a man hardened by the cruelty of society and the brutal trials of life—a man transformed into a ruthless criminal, devoid of mercy. As his world was collapsing, fate transported him to a new realm. This world, more vicious and savage than his own, was steeped in magic and dark mysteries. Ironically, it was in this fearsome world that Arin, now an undead being, began to rediscover his lost humanity. Through battles and bloodshed, amidst the clash of sorcery and steel, he started to reclaim the compassion he once hated. This is not just a story of survival but a saga of transformation. Follow Arin’s journey as he rises to power, determined to become the ruler of this harsh world. In a twist of fate, he now seeks to save the very humanity he once wanted to destroy.

Brave individuals who travel beyond safe beaches have been plagued by terrible stories of sirens with deadly beauty and tunes that steal brains for as long as ships have flown. Presuming the life of young Captain Seraphine's father, a seasoned sailor washed ashore with unusual, magical tattoos scorched into his skin, these terrible tales For Seraphine, these tales have little significance; however, when she finds her father's abandoned ship floating on the sea, she understands there is only one path forward—to learn what happened and honor his name. But no one dares to join her on her journey because they believe curses follow women near water. Equipped with her father's blueprints and an iron will, Seraphine sails alone across the Seven Seas to meet the relentless storms, ghostly whispers, and forbidden waters. But one beautiful night her net catches an injured merman fighting the iron threads instead of fish. Uncertain but fascinated, Seraphine lets him aboard without knowing that this unusual creature bears the keys to the darkness she is searching for. Between loyalty to his community and developing love for Seraphine, Rowan, the merman, finds himself divided. They negotiate a dangerous half-truth territory where the sea and heavens entwine in a maze of secrets together. With every wave, Seraphine is approaching the truth even at a cost. Old powers seeking to claim both of them draw their attention as they walk farther. The Merman's Lure offers a horrible tale of love, dishonesty, and the thin line separating mankind from mythology, therefore it forces Seraphine to choose whether the answers she searches are worth the darkness they unleash.

[WARNING:18+ SCENES AHEAD] Flesh, blood, and hunger—everything will burn at their hands. Alaric is a monster—an immortal cannibal, feared across the supernatural world. For centuries, his name has echoed through nightmares. Now, after thousands of years of imprisonment, he is unleashed, driven by an insatiable hunger that devours everything in its path. For centuries, he has been a myth—a legend of destruction. Until now. Eric, a newly turned vampire, stumbles into the cave where Alaric has been imprisoned for thousands of years. His blood spills onto an ancient symbol, and the world trembles as Alaric awakens. Unstoppable, ravenous, and deadly, he is unleashed on a world unprepared for his return. But amid the chaos, something strange happens—Alaric senses a familiar connection in Eric. Eric is the reincarnation of Killian, his long-lost best friend, the soul he yearned for and thought he'd never see again. Alaric, ruthless and cruel, is torn between his insatiable need for destruction and a deep, dangerous pull toward Eric. Eric doesn’t care about the monster Alaric is—he only knows one thing: He needs him. The hunger inside him mirrors Alaric's, burning through him, consuming him. The bond between them grows twisted and intense, a dark fire that neither can escape. Together, they are unstoppable, tearing through the supernatural world with an insatiable thirst for power and blood. Can Alaric conquer the darkness inside him, or will Eric’s devotion to a monster lead to their destruction? In a world ruled by powerful beings, they are the true rulers. But as their bond deepens, one question remains—who will survive when the fire is done? Some bonds are forged in blood—but they don’t just burn. They consume everything.

Darren King is as crude as they come. A tribrid - part vampire, part werewolf, part witch and bathed in angel blood. Protector of the Trifrom. War hero. First and last of his kind. And only through his progeny can there be hybrids. But he has a problem. He is bound to the Blood Moon, limiting his options of wives to the royal bloodline. Although respected in the vampire and werewolf clans, he won't be given worthy "vessels" (wives). And as the witches have ostracised him, he's running out of time. In a dark corner, demons have begun to appear, scheming to resurrect their fallen king. While Darren runs against a thousand-year-old curse, dangers are lurking for his new family. Will he be able to protect the world again, saving humans from dangers they have long forgotten? Or will he lose his family and give up on a world that never loved him?

Li Yue, a princess from ancient times, was betrayed by the man she once loved—her trusted knight, Lin Cheng. On the eve of her political marriage to a ruthless warlord, a mysterious phenomenon swaps her soul with Song Rui, a modern-day journalist. Struggling to adjust to their new realities, both women attempt to return to their rightful timelines. However, as they uncover secrets from their pasts and presents, their initial desperation to swap back is replaced by something more profound. In the modern world, Li Yue is stunned to discover that Lin Cheng has been reincarnated as a beloved top-tier actor—charming, adored, and seemingly perfect. But beneath his flawless image, he remains the same deceitful, power-hungry man. As she pieces together the dark truths behind his success, Li Yue is faced with a choice: destroy him and expose his lies, or let history repeat itself? Meanwhile, in the past, Song Rui—now trapped in Li Yue’s body—struggles to navigate palace intrigue and the looming marriage to Feng Xuan, a ruthless warlord feared across the land. Initially determined to resist, she slowly begins to see beyond his cold, brutal exterior. But as conspiracies unravel, she realizes that their fates were intertwined long before she arrived. Two women. Two timelines. One twisted destiny. As their souls remain connected through dreams, will they reclaim their own lives, or will love and vengeance rewrite their fates forever?

Cultivation is like crossing a river, where thousands of horses and armies vie for the sail. Thus, the moment you choose this path, you step into a relentless race of life. To claim victory, it demands not only the courage to forge ahead but also the resilience to face countless blades of wind and frost, storms of blood and carnage. The struggle begins even before you set foot on the path to immortality

After being continously maltreated by pack members, Annalise Keaton an Omega of Winnor wolf pack focuses on her studies and becomes a renowned surgeon in the human world but keeps a low profile from prying eyes.The wolf king, playboy and Billionaire is suddenly attacked by a sickness no one can figure out, investigations lead his team to Annalises old pack where she is summoned; she refuses the summons but the warriors go to her work place to find her.Left with no other alternative, she instructs them to bring the King to her and immediately he's brought to her, she discovers he's her mate and she is able to cure him. She concludes on avoiding him but Carl Draco is not one to be ignored as he is hell bent on claiming his mate.

Orphan Eva Sims defied all odds, putting herself through college with unwavering determination and sheer grit. Her insatiable curiosity and boundless creativity led her to a career as an investigative journalist for a paranormal magazine. Little did she know that her thirst for the unknown would thrust her into the heart of a story she never could have imagined. After a night spent gathering research for an article, Eva finds herself entangled in a web of mystery and intrigue. Surrounded by enigmatic and alluring men, she is drawn in by their presence, consumed by emotions she never knew existed. As she grapples with the existence of immortals, Eva is left questioning everything she thought she knew. What lies ahead for her? Could talking animals be next in this whirlwind of uncertainty? Fate has a plan for Eva, but she is clueless as to what it may entail. Will her journey lead her to love, or will she be faced with an even greater challenge? Only time will tell as Eva navigates the unknown with courage and determination.

Clara, upon dying, found herself lying in an unfamiliar bed within an unfamiliar room, with lots of unfamiliar faces greeting her, being addressed as someone who is very important in a whole nation. Only to found out that she have entered the book she used to read when she was in her previous world. And not just that, but as someone who is fated to die and kill herself because of her family's ill treatment towards her! However, as she live with her family, she realizes something...that the things that are happening with her current life is completely different from the book! How is she going to live in that world not knowing what's going to happen next?! •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Hii! Cat here! I just want to tell everyone that English is not my first language, so my choice of words may not be related to what I'm trying to imply. But, I'm sure that I'll get better as I continue writing this story. Please bear with me! By the way, the image on the book cover is not mine and I only found it from Pinterest! If the owner wants me to take it down, please notify me and I'd gladly obey! Additionally, the setting of my story is not placed in Earth but in a different world, only thought of and created by my little brain. Everything about this universe will be explained as the story goes by, so please look forward to it! Thank you! - cathcatya

She never thought she’d marry someone like Damien Lancaster — ruthless, cold, dangerously irresistible. But when desperation leads to a contract marriage, she’s not about to submit to his control. Damien wants a revenge wife, not a love wife. But everything shifts when Elena confronts him and becomes an obsession he can’t shake. Their fight of wills sets ablaze something neither can extinguish, yet secrets trickling into darkness—secrets that could shatter them both. But with betrayal waiting in the wings, and enemies surrounding him, Damien is faced with a heartbreaking decision: Will he give up all thoughts of revenge, just to save the one woman who ever made him feel alive?

The sky was perfect... until it wasn’t. Stripped of its beauty. Xu-er, a disillusioned boy who knows the bitter taste of life. searching for answers. when the heavens themselves fall silent, his reality begins to fracture. A strange new force keeps them all trapped within the campus walls. his ordinary life becomes anything but...

Élisa had never imagined that her life would take such a turn. A father remarrying, a new family to accept, and most of all… Nasser. The arrogant boy she met by chance is now becoming her future brother. But the more she gets to know him, the more she discovers an attraction she can't explain. Between secrets, rivalries, and forbidden feelings, Élisa will have to choose between reason and her heart. A story where love and destiny dangerously intertwine.

Title : The Dark Heirloom Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Family Drama Synopsis: When Sophia inherits her family's mansion, she uncovers a dark legacy of secrets, lies, and tragedy. A mysterious woman gives Sophia an ultimatum: confront her family's past or risk losing everything. As Sophia delves deeper into her family's history, she discovers a web of deceit and corruption that threatens to destroy her own identity. With each new revelation, Sophia must confront the darkness that has haunted her family for generations. Will Sophia be able to uncover the truth and break free from her family's toxic legacy, or will the weight of their secrets crush her? Themes: Family dynamics, trauma, identity, secrets, lies, corruption, power, inheritance Mood: Suspenseful, mysterious, atmospheric, intense, emotional.

Shirakawa Reika, heir to a noble samurai clan, and Kisaragi Ren, a streetwise thief, were born into opposite worlds—one destined for honor, the other condemned to struggle. Their fates should never have crossed. But fate had other plans. When the Mongol Empire set its sights on Japan, all hell broke loose. The samurai, once thought invincible, were crushed beneath the might of the invaders. Reika and Ren’s paths collide within the ashes of war. Forced to rely on each other, they challenge everything they once believed—honor versus survival, discipline versus instinct. Together, they must forge a new way to fight. But as the Mongols tighten their grip, one question remains: Do they have what it takes to save their home or will they fail, and fall just like the rest?

Prince Adrien of Eldwyn has spent his entire life being used — a political pawn, pretty and powerless, traded for alliances and kept in a golden cage. When his father announces his arranged marriage to Prince Kaelen of Umbra, Adrien knows this is no ordinary match. Kaelen is feared across kingdoms — a man whispered to be the son of a demon, cold and merciless, with blood that brings ruin. But nothing could prepare Adrien for the man he meets. Kaelen is beautiful, yes — but there’s something dangerous in his quiet strength, in the way his golden eyes watch Adrien like he’s something precious… or something breakable. Their marriage begins with distrust and tension, a battle of wills behind closed doors. And yet, as war looms and enemies circle, Adrien starts to see the cracks in Kaelen’s armor — the loneliness, the rage, and the terrifying power he struggles to control. When desire sparks between them, it’s a fire that threatens to consume them both. But the deeper Adrien falls, the more he realizes there are secrets in Kaelen’s blood… and loving him might just cost Adrien his soul. In a world of kings and demons, where love is dangerous and power even more so, Adrien must decide: is Kaelen the monster everyone fears — or the only man who can truly set him free?

"I’ll accept it. But only if you promise me two things. First, find the people who killed my parents and destroyed my village. Second, protect the woman who broke my heart." A deal made by the dying Isaac. Betrayed. Hunted. Left to die. Isaac was nothing more than a lowly Class E farm boy, deemed worthless by the world. His life should have ended in that mysterious cave… Until an ancient voice called out to him. A being sealed for thousands of years offered him a choice: Fade into nothing… or give his body to the being so its soul could enter Isaac's body and use it to walk the earth once more. Now, with terrifying powers and a system guiding his path, Isaac will carve his name into history. Those who mocked him will cower. Those who abandoned him will beg for mercy. The weak are prey. The strong rule. And Isaac? He’s done being just a farmer. ------------------------------------------ Note: In this novel, the system is a support-type system(Mid-Level Sytem). It doesn’t directly make the protagonist overpowered but enhances his abilities, provides information, and helps him grow stronger through his own actions. Isaac must rely on his skills, intelligence, and strategy to survive and evolve. The system will guide him, but it won’t fight for him...(But who knows? Maybe one day, he’ll become something more…)

The world has ended. God has abandoned us and Hell has risen from the depths. Humanity is lost. Forsaken in a world that is accursed, fallen, and doomed. In a dead world, is there something to live for ? To endure through this endless torment ?. For this is the beginning of the end. The new age of darkness.

Warning: Mature content "What will you do when you find yourself trapped in a monster's life.....?" Cold shivers ran down her spine as she felt his cold hands wrapped around her waist pulling her closer to himself. "Do you also believe I'm a monster?" He asked with his deep masculine voice that sent icy chills down her spine. She was bounded to be with a mysterious creature of the midnight,A monster at day, a charming prince at night no one could see. In a kingdom filled with deceit and greed for power, a king sold of his daughter a princess to a mysterious creature rumored to be a monster. Bounded to a creature who is both terrifying and captivating, Cathy must decide, will she accept her fate as his wife or risks everything when she had the opportunity to escape? "Dive into a world of dark fantasy and romance where the monster and prince are blurred, and the dangers are higher than ever".

A noble family is cursed by a being beyond them, yet so familiar,a journey of tragedy and acceptance, inspired by mushoku tensei and attack of titan

I'm just an ordinary girl who dances in a club to earn pennies to take care of my sister. However, one day, a man—sturdy, handsome, but pale—came to me and asked me to be his surrogate mother. He dared to pay me handsomely and threatened me if I didn't want to accept his offer. The next day, when I took the offer and did the quest as my new job, I knew that something strange had happened to him. He wasn't a man I thought and knew, but something else I'd never felt alive, and he obsessed and possessed me like his toy.

He was a prince from the biggest kingdom in the Andromeda Continent.His family was the Holy Knight descendants who had killed the dark king. A mysterious accident took his father's life and cursed him with the dark power, making everyone doubt his identity. His uncle treated him as a war puppet even forcing him to relinquish his right to the king's throne and his cousin treated him like his nemesis. Feeling guilty for his father's death he decided to give his blind loyalty to his kingdom and accidentally fell in love with an unknown woman. But after all, things started going well, he was accused of rebelling and was cruelly executed. A dark power revived him, but he was not the same person they once knew. This time he would rise again not only as a king but a king among the kings that conquered the land... _________ >This is love at first sight, but also a slow burn romance (Romance subplot) >The story mostly about the MC's internal struggle >Please expect a lot of battle and fighting scenes as well as some political maneuvers in this story >The MC is cold for romance and mostly act by his status as a royalty >His past play a big role please be patient >This is not eye for an eye type of story Discord chanel: https://discord.gg/mSRHyMVhnG Cover by Commission Aleena Mao from Pixiv -------------- Other works: *The Incubus System *Dragon King's Harem *Seven Sins System *Demon Lord's Succubus (Completed)

Sophia Carter thought her biggest betrayal was catching her fiancé in bed with her stepsister. But her nightmare was only beginning. Furious and heartbroken, she storms out—only to run into Alexander Blackwood, a cold, enigmatic billionaire. The city's most feared CEO... and the Mafia King. Alexander has a problem. To solidify his power in both the corporate world and the underworld, he needs a wife. Not a gold digger, not a socialite, but someone unpredictable and uncontrollable by his enemies. When Sophia drunkenly agrees to a contract marriage, she doesn’t realize what she’s stepping into—a world where luxury and power mask danger and bloodshed. At first, they are just two people using each other. But as danger closes in, obsession turns to passion, and passion turns to love. However, their pasts are darker than they realize. Sophia’s past hides a secret that could bring the entire mafia empire to its knees. Alexander’s enemies will stop at nothing to take her away from him. And when her ex-fiancé reappears, begging for another chance, Alexander’s possessiveness becomes lethal. Will she escape his world, or will she be bound to him forever?

In a world where the boundaries between the sea and sky are blurred, young Adri, a member of the Zephyr race, finds herself at the center of a tumultuous struggle for freedom from tradition. Cursed with the ability to bear children, which not all Zephyr females can, she fights fiercely to reclaim her freedom. Promised to the new king as the one who will carry on his royal bloodline, she struggles to break free from her captors after having fled when she was 12 and remained in hiding for years. The Zephyrs are a mythical people, born of both the realms above and the ocean's depths, possessing extraordinary abilities that allow them to navigate both environments easily. However, their existence has always been shrouded in secrecy, hidden from the world of humans and governed by strict traditions that dictate their destinies. Adri’s story depicts her mother and father’s desperate attempts to free her of her accursed destiny. Her curiosity and desire for freedom leaves her vulnerable when she meets Kellan, a human, who shares her curiosity and zest for life. They quickly form a connection that transcends the barriers of their disparate worlds, but Kellan’s humanity proves to be his greatest disadvantage when the time comes to fight for his new love.