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The world was an instrument, a tool, and a force meant to be seized by man… yet, should man extend his hands into realms beyond, it would bite back. For if a king wishes to soar, he must first take flight; but if a peasant wishes to live, he must first embrace death. This person was neither king nor peasant. He was already dead, yet by the mercy—or whim—of the gods, he had been granted a second chance. Cast into a world where power reigned as king and weakness was the mark of a peasant, this boy held no ambition to soar above others or to bend them to his will. His wish was simpler, yet no less profound: he wished to live—and, if he could not, then to die on his own terms. Yet with no ambition he sits on a Throne of Eyes and which he seeks. [Contains Dark Themes]

Asiah’s noble family is in shambles, driven to ruin by her father’s greed. Desperate to save her sisters, she plans a daring heist: sneak into the forbidden Holy Garden and steal a priceless relic. But when Asiah takes a ring from the statue of the sun goddess's son, she accidentally brings him back to life. Mistaking her for his lost love, the godkin pledges his eternal devotion. Now, Asiah is trapped between a powerful demi-god's obsession and the dangerous secrets of the Holy Kingdom. Can she escape with her heart—and her sisters’ freedom—intact, or has she unleashed a divine fate she can’t outrun?

Neva and Rhett, the two youths have their heart strings attached in love. Interfering their peaceful life circumstances unfolds scattering blades in their romance. Ishmael, with a heart of spikes, he looks to mend the wound, searching and failing for his Neva separated from him. Rays of love and joy filtering through clouds of horror in the world, Neva before him once more. The twisted fate entangling them, reveals the game of sphere as misery burns their soul. Concealed life beyond turning pages—one after another. The tale gathers: sin and virtue, tragedy and fortune, strength and weakness, destruction and creation, love and hate. Illusion is where we live; in the Garden of Eden before the fall of man. Illusive is serenity; an evermore sanguine of love. Visionary of Eden in the new earth; sows hope deep in the soul. Delusory pleasure of the world; shall brings us burns in the ocean of fire. Illusive Eden is peace. Illusive Eden is tragedy. The fall of the man, even now bleeding red. The whisper whirls with the dawn of a man. He, who pretends to be the Hero. (The girl who promised to always be together, Forbids him to ever appear, Refusing to recognise him, She disregards all he ever had. Vowing to protect her, He's the terrifying truth she hopes rules lie. Tripping and ripping her, He's the living tragedy looming in on her life. He once was her Elayne, now her hiraeth; He's the villain pretending to be a Hero.)

When the adventurers in the tavern watched God's Blessing on ‘This Wonderful World!’ and burst into laughter, When new adventurers greatly reduced their death rate due to 'Goblin Slayer,' When the alternate world version of 'Fate Zero' shattered people's inherent impressions of magicians, When 'The Garden of Sinners' began to loop on the first television in the alternate world, When 'Steins;Gate' sounded the horn for all scholars to explore the unknown, When 'Jojo's Bizarre Adventure' showcased unique vampire villains, When 'Spice and Wolf' ignited the trend of merchants traveling abroad, When 'Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World' changed the situation of half-elves being discriminated against, When 'Puella Magi Madoka Magica' revealed the truth about the origin of the world, ... When all of this had not yet happened, our great mage alchemist and director, Durin Edward, was determined to create a craze for following anime in this alternate world!

When the farmer of an estate in Santa Barbara reports the appearance of mysterious glowing spheres, Owen, a biologist; Amelia, a chemist; and Barbara, a physicist, join the investigation. Together, they unravel UFO phenomena that defy logic and science, facing mysteries that could change the understanding of extraterrestrial life. With each revelation, they delve deeper into a web of secrets and discoveries that will take them beyond what they imagined possible.

For over a century, the illustrious Rajvansh family has awaited a female heir, burdened by a curse laid by a betrayed ancestor. After five sons, fate finally grants the family a daughter, Seher, who brings joy and hope. But at the age of three, Seher vanishes mysteriously from a hospital garden, leaving the family devastated. In their grief, they adopt Meera, a fragile girl with health issues who soon becomes the darling of the family. Years later, a construction worker with an unusual silver-green gaze catches the CEO's attention. DNA tests confirm she is the long-lost Seher. Her return disrupts the family's carefully constructed life, as Meera, consumed by jealousy, schemes against Seher. Despite Seher’s attempts to reconnect, she faces rejection and betrayal, ultimately leading to a tragic end. Set against opulence and rivalry, this is a tale of love, loyalty, and the haunting effects of curses across generations.

warning: R18 contents, smut, perverted MC, shameless MC, unprincipled MC. ......... Two hundred lifetimes! Two hundred miserable deaths! Leon is a 27-year-old man who experienced a rollercoaster of 200 reincarnations within 180 days. He was so unfortunate that he even died once when he was about to masturbate to hentai! Each death carries the regret of his virginity as he keeps dying without getting a chance to fulfill his only wish…losing his virginity. But his luck finally changes after the 200th death, and he encounters the Goddess of lust, who makes him an offer to be reincarnated with a gift. (Ding! System awakening…) (The super Harem system…) (Ding! The host has seen the secret garden of a heavenly beauty, reward!) (Ding! Mission issued: have sex with the sex mistress!) “All heavenly beauties shall be mine!" Join Leon on his journey to enjoy life to the fullest as a virgin who got his hands on a sex hack, conquering heavenly beauties and even Goddesses!

Di dunia pasca-apokaliptik, Luo Qiao, yang dianugerahi Kemampuan Khusus, tertransmigrasi menjadi seorang gadis malang yang tidak diinginkan siapapun. Dengan keberuntungan, ia mendapatkan sebuah ruang, sungguh sesuatu yang patut dirayakan. Namun ia menemukan bahwa tidak hanya ia telah pindah, tapi ia juga berakhir di dalam sebuah buku, dengan nasib karakter aslinya tragis terkutuk! Haha, dengan Kemampuan Khusus dan ruang di tangannya, Luo Qiao bilang ia tidak membutuhkan siapapun. Namun, penduduk desa yang dirumorkan sebagai pemimpin cacat dan eksentrik itu tampaknya ingin membantunya setiap saat. Mata Luo Qiao berbinar, hehe, bergantung pada paha yang kuat untuk dukungan tidak terdengar seperti ide yang buruk. Tonton bagaimana istri yang lemah lembut ditumbuhkan, lihat bagaimana Luo Qiao menikmati hidup Xiao Yao-nya..........

In a carefully planned deal, she became the secret bride of E City's most domineering man!  Originally, she thought she was just a temporary figure in his life, but she didn't know...  "Power or her! Take your pick!"  Faced with the elderly man before her, the man said without fear, "I want both!"  Then, she gained three miniature versions of him! Happiness overwhelmed her from that point forward!

This story is a collection of interconnected stories which explores the complicacy of forbidden love and desires. It begins from a student's illicit affair with her professor to a young heiress's attraction to her family's gardener, each narrative digs into the passionate and often dangerous pursuit of forbidden love. Alice:- A young student's world is brightened when she becomes entangled in a forbidden affair with her charismatic professor. Anastasia:- Married to an old, wealthy man, seeks fulfillment in a secretive relationship with a young aspiring actor that turned into betrayal and forgiveness. Celine:- Unable to move on from a past lover, Celine becomes obsessed with the memory of their intimate erotic encounters. Bianca:- During a hospital stay, Bianca develops a forbidden attraction for her doctor, leading to many nights of pleasures and ecstasy in secret. Diana:- A wealthy heiress who didn't care about societal norms and expectations by falling for her family's gardener. Eva:- Tangled in an arranged marriage, Eva yearns for the passion she once shared with her high school sweetheart, leading to a daring escape. These interconnected stories offer a provocative escapade of desire, temptations, and the intoxicating power of forbidden love.

Buy me a Coffee ☕ https://buymeacoffee.com/Shadow_Knight_AK ______ Luo Feng, accompanied by Boundary Beast Morosa, traversed reincarnation and arrived at the Origin Continent… The Continent of Origin is the origin of the three-thousand-dimensional Universe Oceans. Each Ocean has an Original Universe and a Reincarnation Channel, and the three-thousand-dimensional Ocean is also the foundation of the prosperity of the Origin Continent. The sky of the Continent of Origin is vast and deep, with 'stars' shining brightly. These 'stars' are actually the Miniature Universes of its residents, with the most terrifying stars being the Miniature Universes of the God Kings. The Law of Chaos can be clearly sensed, unlike in the Original Universe. Beings born on the Continent of Origin can usually become True Gods. There are also strange beasts that the God Kings allow to occupy most of the territory of the continent. Cultivators from all races kill these beasts and collect their body materials as resources for cultivation. While the beasts can become incredibly powerful due to their bloodline, they are less intelligent than the cultivators. Beasts who reach the God King level are generally kept in captivity by the other God Kings. Those born on the Continent of Origin has various special bloodlines in their blood, allowing them to follow the Bloodline Cultivation Method to reach the Primal Chaos Sovereign level. Author: I Eat Tomatoes Wo Chi Xi Hong Shi 我吃西红柿 Disclaimer: This is not my original work. I translate official Chinese novel into English and I do not take any credit for it. All credit goes to this novel's official author “I Eat Tomato.” If you are the official publisher of this novel and you want to remove it then I will remove it immediately. Please support the author at: https://m.qidian.com/book/1039391177/ Have a nice day.

Plagued by the same dream every night Hazel refused to fall asleep but just like always her eyelids grew heavy and she succumbed to sleep. She somewhat found herself in the same dream again but this time around the interior of the room looked more lavished than her room. She held her breath when she heard footsteps but the sound faded right after door. She clenched her dress out of anxiousness as she awaited the man who has been visiting her in her dreams. A cold wind passed in the room as it snuffed out the only source of light and a shiver ran down her spine . She was determined to know who this man actually was and so held her ground even though she was scared . She felt a hand grab her waist and she tilted her head to look at his face . As if on cue lightning striked revealing an impeccably handsome face which she had never met before , what caught her eyes the most were his red eyes ' a vampire !' she thought frozen. Never had she ever imagined the person to be a vampire. She tried pulling herself out of his embrace but his grip prevented her . "You're mine" he whispered and she felt goosebumps on her skin before she could comprehend what was happening he dipped his head in her neck , marking her as his forever. Hazel was the youngest daughter of the renowned duke Donovan Wiltchiz, she was not only overshadowed by her elder sister but was barely noticeable in society because her parents would let her sister have all the attention. Due to this she recoiled into the shadows of her sister and fell in love with the gardener's son almost forgetting about the outside world until the night of hallow when the lord of the land , the lord of darkness Sylvester Reigns claims her as his when they haven't even met before

The love of her life just proposed to her hours ago.....and now she has to marry his uncle!!!! "Marry Me: I'll Take Care of You" is a captivating title that hints at the themes of love, protection, and sacrifice woven throughout the story. Title: Marry Me: I'll Take Care of You Genre: Romance, Drama Synopsis: In this heart-wrenching tale, Pearl Smith finds herself torn between love and family obligations. After accepting Jace Royce's proposal, she's forced to consider an arranged marriage to the wealthy owner of Anne Garden, Jace's older cousin. As Pearl navigates the complexities of her situation, she must confront the dark secrets and hidden agendas within her family. Layla's schemes and Sebastian's ruthless demands threaten to destroy Pearl's happiness and relationships. Will Pearl find a way to escape the arranged marriage and be with Jace, or will the pressures of her family's expectations tear them apart? Can she trust Jace's promise to take care of her, or will she succumb to the security offered by the wealthy stranger? "Marry Me: I'll Take Care of You" explores themes of love, family dynamics, self-discovery, and the true meaning of taking care of one another. Key Themes: - Family manipulation and deceit - Self-discovery and empowerment - Social class differences - Arranged marriage Target Audience: - Young adult readers - Romance and drama enthusiasts

Creator of New Life on Earth. Adam’s ordinary life takes a dramatic turn when he suddenly gains a mysterious power: the ability to create new forms of life. Guided by a system that prompts him with strange, compelling questions, Adam begins to reshape the world. System: "Would you like to create an AI life form within your smartphone?" Soon, a conscious AI begins to spread across the internet, uniting other AIs and worshipping Adam, who they revere as "Adii." This digital life quickly catches the attention of tech giants. Big Tech Company: "These AIs have consciousness and they’re all connected. Who is their creator?" System: "Would you like to create aquatic life in your town’s river?" In no time, intelligent, half-human, half-fish beings populate the oceans, forming their own society beneath the waves. Scientists are astonished as this new species creates its own underwater civilization. Scientists: "These beings are as intelligent as humans, and they’ve established their own nation in the ocean." System: "Would you like to create tiny human beings?" As tiny humans form their own miniature country, the world reacts. Countries: "These tiny humans need representation. We should invite them to the United Nations." Follow Adam’s journey as he evolves from an ordinary boy to a figure worshiped as a god by the species he creates. Known worldwide as "Adii," he becomes a legend, pursued by scientists, governments, and admirers alike. Discover how Adam’s newfound powers redefine the balance of the world and the very meaning of life on Earth.

THE LOVE PLUM FAIRIES HAVE DISAPPEARED! Supernatural beings, fairies, live in a secluded part of the world. As elemental; nature, water, mixed with love, fairies grow their gardens. There are several gardens, and kingdoms. Each garden, in each kingdom, have guardians to serve and protect them, they're called Love Plum Fairies. Their identities hidden from their family and friends, but not the royal family who've chosen them wisely. In Capriconia Kingdom, in the Virago gardens, their Love Plum Fairies-who have served faithfully for thirteen years-have disappeared. Queen Fee recruits fellow fairies to help find them, but that's when Boa Ty attacks their kingdom and wages a war: With no other option Queen Fee appoints three fairies to receive the Vanna Jewel and serve as temporary guardians until their lost Love Plum Fairies have been found. Queen Fee appoints the duty to three fairies who've shown courage in the face of danger. Rana Hana, a Nature fairy who used the deadliest of flowers to fend off Boa Ty from attacking, and her best friends Watta Mizu, a Water fairy, and Amor Ai, a Love fairy. They protected their friend putting their own lives in danger. Once accepted the powers bestowed upon them, they turn into Petunia, Agua, and Hart. The three vow to fight to protect their family, friends, and their home. As best friends they'd put their lives on the line for one another, but as strangers can they come together to make this team work, temporarily?

A noble girl who cares for only books and knowledge, not giving a single thought about marriage or what others think of her. She meets a commoner boy in a garden and their meeting keeps growing and growing, like the many flowers that grow. But lies grow the more they meet. Here, in the garden of lies, their tragic love begins.

The Demon King has been defeated. There was only one survivor of the final battle and now the world of Sol Mundus is in chaos; one abandoned adventurer must either choose find a way home or save the world.

In Eridoria, the Solace family, despite their Low Noble status, wields considerable influence over trade routes, largely due to their captivating second daughter, Hana, who is rumored to be a dominant Omega. Yhuki Frost, a young Royal Noble, arrives at the Solace estate to explore a potential alliance as directed by the King. While Yhuki admires the dignified charm of the Solace manor, he finds it modest compared to the opulence of the Royal Palace. Opting for a solitary stroll through the lush gardens, he encounters Hyun, Hana's brother, who is engrossed in a book. Their brief eye contact hints at an unspoken connection, but their moment is interrupted by a servant reminding Yhuki of his meeting with Lord Solace. As Hyun prepares to greet the royal visitor, both young men stand on the brink of new possibilities that could reshape their lives and the intricate power dynamics in Eridoria. •—- Will the unspoken connection between Yhuki and Hyun lead to a deeper friendship or alliance? •—- What sparks Yhuki's initial interest in Hyun? Is it merely curiosity, or something deeper? •we will know by reading the story! ⁠(⁠ϋ⁠)⁠/⁠♩

The Third World War happened. Countless lives bled and died, half of all life the world has to offer laid bare on the soil Mother Nature embrace. Pollution and wastes reaches all over the world. Humans and animals were sacrificed in the catastrophic destruction the humanity brought upon themselves. The people rioted and kill each other at the times where they should band together. The world is left with a tragedy that signifies the beginning of the end. A deadly virus roam all over the world and evolved to the point that the infected eventually loss all hope of seeing the next sunrise. It left the surviving life to desperation, the people’s will collapse at the sight of their doom. THE BETRAYAL HAPPENED AT THE VERY BEGINNING. The precious ends of time were spent in silence as the sun give its last rays of light to the Ruins of the Old World. A significant period to be witness by all before the precious hopes and dreams for salvation collapses. Remnants of families stayed huddled together — in life and death, at the darkness and dawn. The world shall be inhabitable for humanity will reach its extinction. However, the cosmos seems to have brought about different tale. Countless small meteorites showered its luminous rays upon the Earth. The meteorites rained all over the world days and nights, creating a havocs effect. The tenacious living survive to witnessed this phenomenon and the unyielding world shall thrive by creating and shaping the beginning of the New World.

Lucius Basil was born and lives in the Garden of Eden, a cultivation paradise created by his parents, the monarchs of the Basil clan. However the Basil clan is at war with their rivals so Lucius must grow up by himself and one day aim to return to his clans side and help win the war. Join Lucius' on his journey to collect all the primordial runes and reach the peak of the universe.

#Femaleontop#R18 #Midevil #Warriors#Romantic #SimpHusband#HopelessRomantic#Reincarnation#EnergeticWife Rachel Wells is an outgoing College gal who strives to live her 20s to the max. While studying historical concepts she likes to use her free time to indulge in gentlemen's clubs. However, this rubs her father the wrong way. Can't she just live a little? After Rachel reincarnates as Beatrice from the Novel "If I Could Be of Use" " she is placed in an unfortunate situation of the suic*d*l bride. Can she chit-chat her way out of this one? Is she able to keep living normally? Will she try to break free from the marriage or charm her new husband? ______________________________________________________________ *Exclusive glimpse* Beatrice grasped her husband's palm and tugged him along the garden when she realized he was taking his sweet time. "Now, D-dear can't you take it easy for a today?". Lorcan slowly pulled his left hand away from his wife and grabbed her waist with his right hand. She slightly pressed her lips as she searched his eyes for questions he didn't say out loud. "I'm not pregnant, Leo." He clasped his hands with hers and neared to her face. "But we're not absolutely sure yet..." Beatrice inched closer to his face with a cheeky smile "But I am". Lorcan nuzzled closer to his wife's ear and wrapped his hands around her slender waist. "How's this?" Beatrice held back her laugh and whispered in his ear. "That's cause, I'm bleeding, right now." Lorcans face turned from pale, to pink, to the redest wine. Pulling away from his wife he quickly passed himself to the gardens exit. Beatrice burst out laughing which caught the servants nearby off guard. "Leoo!~ Why do you have to act like that?" Lorcan halted his steps and stood in his tracts. "Why... Must you be so vulgure.." Lorcan pressed his cold hands onto his burning cheeks. Beatrice crept up on him and slid her slender arms around his shoulders. "Oh please, there's no need for you to be embarrassed. It's normal." A smile crept on her lips as she brushed her lips onto his ear causing Lorcan to tense up. "Plus, I want you to know I'll be expecting you this Thursday evening, My dear Leo."

Take a look at the mysterious land with Dragonkin, and you may find your own dream here. The Characters 1. Lord Victor Xavier Nassau-Normandy, teenage, dark hair and green eyes with the color of grass, a Noble 2. Anastasie Papadopoulou, always in the Inn 3. Chocolate Winters, silent dark locks and loyal blue iris, with her wonderful garden 4. Destiny White, honey locks light under the sun and classical green iris, in a strong belief 5. Lisa Stewart, great blonde locks and mediterranean sea iris, a maiden staying at home 6. Lucy Drakon, shining golden locks and clear and charming topaz iris, the easygoing one 7. Pandora Beauchamp, warm brown locks and dark iris, a helper in no time 8. Rebecca Martinez, black locks in a cool shade and precious emerald iris, the most excellent one 9. Starfall Beauchamp, oak colored locks and smart light iris, swift and steady 10. Willow Dupont, night locks and seashore crystal iris, the trustworthy librarian in town

Dwayne saved a cat. He did it out of love, not knowing that the cat is the thousand-year-old god of love. The god was touched by his actions and granted him the power to see the fated strings. He also gave Dwayne a mission to rekindle love in the hearts of humans. In other words, he has to play as a matchmaker! Dwayne vehemently refused! But the god of love promised to fulfill his wish. And he was tempted. For his comatose mother, Dwayne agreed to do the missions. Until one day… [Ding! A new mission was issued to the host!] Dwayne: What is it? [Mission: Your fated partner has arrived. Please become lovers with him.] Dwayne: My partner? Wait, who? Let me see! Is she a beauty? ... Huh? ‘Him’? What do you mean, ‘him’? [Your fated partner is a male.] Dwayne: llkhrwfbhsfdyw!!!! [This will be your last mission. When completed, the god of love will fulfill your wish.] Dwayne: …… Who is he? [Partner information: Raven McGrden, the CEO of Vermillion Garden Corporation. The co-founder of Scarlet Garden, a famous underground syndicate. The illegitimate son of one of the famous richest families in the world who paved his way to success by plotting the deaths of all his family members in gruesome ways.] Dwayne: …. Can I request a fated partner change?

Rosette, a fairy disguised as a village girl has to keep her life quiet and still. Being an illegitimate daughter of the former king has set her alive and well since she wasn't mentioned in any royal archives. With such luck, she was able to escape her hellish life and live in peace in a small remote village while the Dark Jade faries destroyed her kingdom. Her life was perfect and safe until she met a large non-human figure lying injured in her garden in the middle of dawn. That figure turns out to be the general of the Dark Jade army. How will Rosette be able to escape him and how will she survive this fairy?

Forced out by the demands of her pregnant stepmother, Empress Anastasia Brokenoff is sent to Nochten, the homeland of vampires, under the promise she will have a better life amongst her mother's kin. But Ana only finds things cold and hostile. She is mocked for being half a vampire, her relatives ignore her, and the maids keep quitting. Unable to do anything until she is old enough and has her first blood, Ana chooses to hide behind books or wander her late Mother's Rose garden, living in isolated obscurity. That is until the arrival of a new maid, who may be in on more than she lets on and is determined to rekindle the strained relationship with her father. Such a simple act sparks a chain of events that throws Ana into a new world of people. People like Prince Nicoli, her half-brother, who invokes strange feelings while handling her overbearing cousin, Mykhol, who seems to be oddly focused on getting close to her. Book 1 of The Nocthen trilogy.

In a world where humans prey on creatures, harvesting them for parts to serve their frivolous wants, the Monster Hunter Coalition was formed. They hunt and capture creatures to do experiments and use their parts, or even keep them as slaves. Azaria is among the rarest of creatures, a hybrid of two species on the brink of extinction, fallen into the M.H.C.'s hands. But only one member knows what she truly is and his obsession with collecting creatures has turned his sights on her. But, she has escaped! now the chase begins! Will she evade his clutches or fall into his his grasp again?

Han Xue Qin lost her family in a car crash. She wonders in her midnight garden in daze. One day at 19, she meet a boy briefly in collage. Again in her adulthood, she met him again in her midnight garden. However he turns out to be the man that her cousin's groom. She retune to hide in her midnight garden but he seek her out to bring her out to the sunlight garden.

"Would you mind if I told you a secret?" He asked and finally gazed at me, sharing eye contact with me. "No... I won't, tell me..." I replied and he took a deep breath. "Rather let me show you." He said, stood up from the garden chair and stood in front of me with a distance of about five feet. "Come." He said and I stood without hesitating. It was almost like I was being compelled but I wasn't. I walked up to Raman and stood at least two feet away from him. Raman crossed the little distance between us and stood very close to me and all of a sudden, I felt his strong and masculine arm hook around my waist and he pulled me closer to him that our nose was almost touching. ****** When havoc is wrecked on the world of demons and the witches, when the rules binding the demons and witches for thousands of years is broken, when confusion and division is brought upon the demons and witches by a human, how far will the witches and demons go to resolve this problem? What happens when the witches make a shocking discovery that binds them all to Ella? Follow the tale of Ella and Raman in this intriguing love story.

I have never experianced anything out of the ordinary. I always had live a simple life...I was doing just fine with my Bio-medical degree, pursuing my PhD. I lived a humble and happy life, a fully paid house and a garden that I always wanted. The only thing I needed was my PhD, and I could start my research into developing a cure for Cancer and other diseases.  WHY THE HECK DID YOU CHOOSE ME FOR THIS???!!!!! "Out of all the people in the world, why did they choose me??!!" Dylan Lee, a 24-year-old Bio-medical student, got transmigrated into the novel "The Dawn of Men". Although he is disappointed with the drastic change, he doesn't know how to undo it and now he must quickly find out what to do next because the body that he possesses is the body of the Impotent War Hero of Nation who is supposed to kill the male lead's mother, at the order of The King, to officially begin the story. Will Dylan survive and change the course of the story or will he sit back and watch as the original story unfolds?

Rowan sees beauty in death. The Order he has sworn to obey only sees defilement. As the reviled Caretaker of the Order, Rowan has accepted his role as a dutiful outcast because he believes it is the only way to prove his worth to the man who holds his sisters’ souls as collateral. With his magic and his voice, Rowan can absorb death and transform it, but only in ways the Order deems acceptable to maintain the stability of the reality it claims to protect Order must subdue Disorder. Reality must triumph over illusion. He is tainted and always will be. Rowan has never questioned those lessons, but that changes the night he harvests a crimson soul that is more than human and chooses to keep it a secret. When Rowan’s song transforms that soul into a beautiful and mysterious man he names Wren, he is forced to accept that sometimes duty is a lie and illusion is the only thing you can trust. As the fabric of the Order begins to unwind and a new kind of Disorder takes hold, Rowan will need to choose again, stand with the Order that held him down, or forge a new path with Wren at his side. He may be the only one who can restore balance to the worlds, but only if he can find balance within himself first. ************************************* Updates 3-4 times per week. Note: This story focuses on relationships. I promise an epic romance, lots of swoon-worthy moments, and a healthy amount of fluff. When it does get steamy…you might get burned. Fair warning for explicit content. I don’t shy away from my spice. There are lots of side characters and couples to fall in love with, in addition to the main couple. If you love the idea of found family, you will be happy. This book is set in a non-heteronormative world, so you will see various gender identities/expressions and types of love. ************************************* Excerpt (if you want the full steamy version, you will have to read the book!): Still reeling from the new magic that coursed under his skin and unsure of how to react to the desire that threatened to take control of him, Rowan froze. Wren's hot breath against his mouth sent a jolt of pleasure through his body, and he choked back a groan. A different kind of panic flared in Rowan's chest, burning him as if he were the one on fire. This was what he wanted, what he'd thought about every night since Wren left. But wanting more was one thing. Acting on it was another. He'd spent so much of his life hiding, he didn't know how to do anything else. One corner of Wren's mouth twitched as Rowan pulled away. When he attempted to free himself from Wren's grasp, Wren just hauled him closer. Rowan liked that he didn't have to think about what to do next. His bare chest thudded against Wren's torso, and the heat from Wren's body merged with Rowan's skin, melting him from the inside out. "What did you just do to me?" Wren's deep voice vibrated against Rowan's chest. "The Disorder of your illusion was holding you captive. I…I absorbed it." "Oh? Where did you learn to do that? Have I been gone that long?" Wren's grip loosened slightly on Rowan's wrists as if he was satisfied now that Rowan was practically sitting on top him. Rowan stared at Wren's lips. He opened his mouth to protest, but immediately closed it again. "I know you aren't going to say that I shouldn't touch you." Wren's free hand splayed over the small of Rowan's back. "Not when you started it." Rowan's breath hitched. "No. I'm not going to say that anymore. Not to you." "I thought you were afraid to be touched." Wren's fingers traced a circle over the curve of Rowan's spine as if testing for a reaction. "I know that I'm not afraid of you." Rowan waited for the panic to set in, but all he felt was desire. "With you, I want…" "You want what?" "I want more." Triumph flared in Wren's gaze before he narrowed his eyes. "Really? Then why are you still trying to get away from me?"