Enchanting Melodies

"This world is divided into two groups. Ordinary humans and those who are bestowed with the power of the gods In ancient times, because they saw many wars, the gods decided to look for pure-hearted humans who could help them stop the war. They are whom we call nowadays 'Enchanters'." Indra Soedirjo is an enchanter granted immortality by the gods who lost his family due to the Infuser attack several years ago. When he is still struggling to recover from his grief, he is asked by Fernando Valentino, his acquaintance, to protect his younger sister, who belongs to the rare Enchanter race—the fighting race—Ariel Valentino. a female high school student who always looks curt, spoiled by her father and her older brother, and very stubborn. Can Indra fulfil his duty to protect Ariel? Will it be precisely that mission that will make him find out the reason behind the death of his entire family? ***

Ayaka Takahashi is the driving force behind a prosperous anime production company in the center of Tokyo, where aspiration and artistic talent flourish. She is always in charge and fiercely committed to perfection, but one chilly winter night, a chance encounter upends her entire world. Ayaka finds Ren Saito, a charming but homeless man with a deep, captivating voice, while looking for relief from a tense business meeting. Ayaka makes a snap decision that could alter their lives because she is intrigued by him and feels an unexplainable attraction to him. Her quest to find the ideal voice for her upcoming anime project quickly turns into something much more significant. Ayaka's regimented life and Ren's enigmatic past clash, but their developing bond breaks down the cold walls separating them. Ayaka finds herself doubting the barriers she has put up around her heart as Ren literally and figuratively rediscovers his voice. Fate has brought them together in the middle of long winter nights and snow-covered streets. Will Ayaka's fear of being vulnerable and Ren's ghosts destroy their relationship as it blossoms? KOE: A Winter's Melody is a gentle, endearing story about second chances, unanticipated love, and the soul-healing power of a voice.

Melody in the Passing of Time In modern Japan, where each season sings its own story and music becomes the language of the heart, a young guitarist named Axel struggles to find harmony amidst loss and longing. Gifted with soulful melodies that echo his inner world, Axel’s life is steeped in bittersweet memories—the absence of his mother, the warmth of shared moments with friends, and the lingering notes of a past that still resonate. “Melody in the Autumnus” also means “Melody in the Passing of Time” is a richly woven tapestry of romance, music, and family legacy. It explores how the notes of the past echo into the present, how every chord of love and loss builds the soundtrack of our lives, and how, even as time marches on, the melodies that shape us remain ever-present—a timeless symphony that binds hearts across generations.

De barriga cheia, seu marido traz outra mulher para casa e ainda quer expulsá-la! Morrendo tragicamente e reencarnada, ela está determinada a escapar, mas ele a persegue implacavelmente: "Ouse fugir, eu vasculharei a cidade inteira, encontrarei aquela mulher em 48 horas!" Ele é arrogante e dominador, com um movimento da mão a trata como insignificante, com o reverso da mão ela é o tesouro que sustenta na palma. Ela zomba: "Fique longe de mim, já estamos divorciados!"

Vivienne was never truly welcome. Born with silver hair and an eerie glow in her eyes, she was abandoned by trust, feared by her people, and left to wander the forest like a ghost in her own village. Deep within the woods, she meets a stranger unlike any other—Ravien, cold and mysterious, with a presence that doesn’t quite belong to the human world. As the lines between fear and fascination blur, Vivienne finds herself unraveling secrets buried in moonlight. Two souls. One enchanted forest. Each abandoned in their own way—and maybe, just maybe, they were meant to find each other.

Please Add to Library so I can gauge interest :) More interest = More chapters --------------------------------------------------------------- {“Congratulations. Integration has begun. You have been successfully registered to the Sentient Interface for Survival, Tactics, Evolution, and Mana—S.I.S.T.E.M.”} { “Beginning synchronization. Warning: this may sting.”} Pain wasn’t the right word. Evisceration, maybe. Every nerve in her body caught fire. Her bones shrieked. Even her hair hurt... "Thank fuck that’s over," she whispered {“My apologies. At most, you should have experienced a minor headache. Your soul seems to contain… a great deal of trauma”} She laughed—sharp and broken. "Ya, no shit. Oh and, no offense, but your pain scale’s a bit off." A pause. Then, the voice continued—same tone, but just a hint more human. {“Noted. Adjusting pain calibration bias by 12%. Thank you for your feedback.”} --------------------------------------------------- When the world fractured, mana flooded reality—and everything changed. Cities fell. Machines exploded. Technology died. Sam didn't ask to wake up in the wreckage of a world reborn. She didn’t ask to inherit a stranger’s body, an experimental AI system, or a perk called Double Double that doubles everything... except the danger. Armed with strange knowledge from two lives, a sarcastic built-in assistant, and a pair of kittens with more bite than fluff, Sam begins her Integration into a world where magic and nanotech don’t just coexist—they compete. No class. No gear. No clue. But when the System speaks, Sam listens. Mostly. If the monsters don’t eat her, the adventurers might. But first—dinner, naming the cats, and figuring out how to enchant a frying pan ---------------------------------------------------

Elara Vance, a gifted but unassuming music student, finds her quiet life shattered when she inherits an antique music box. Within it lies an unfinished, coded melody – a fragment of the legendary "Starlight Requiem." When shadowy figures, relentless in their pursuit of the Requiem, target her, Elara is thrust into a dangerous alliance with Liam Thorne, a brooding rock star haunted by his family's ancient secrets. Together, they uncover a truth far more profound than any song: the Starlight Requiem is not magic, but an intricate, ancient master code of universal frequencies. A scientific principle capable of manipulating fundamental forces, its complete knowledge could redefine reality itself. As two ruthless factions close in – Liam’s power-hungry uncle, Elias Thorne, and a mysterious, technologically advanced organization – Elara and Liam must piece together the Requiem's fragmented clues. Their perilous quest leads them from the hidden depths beneath a city library, through forgotten tunnels, to a secluded observatory nestled high in the Himalayas. With each decoded segment, the immense potential, and terrifying danger, of the Requiem becomes clearer. Their only defense lies in their deepening partnership. Elara's unique intuitive sensitivity to the Requiem’s intricate patterns, combined with Liam’s vast knowledge of ancient Thorne family archives and his strategic mind, forms an unbreakable bond – their Inyeon. They are two halves of a singular purpose, racing against time to protect this world-altering knowledge from falling into the wrong hands. Can their combined efforts unveil the universe's ultimate secret before its power is unleashed for destruction? Or will their fated connection simply lead them to the heart of a war they never sought?

A new discovered world that turns the Kingdoms to ruin. Warrior's, royal blood, and saintess have suffered. Their lives turn into chaos.

In the kingdom of Moon Aires, Kassandra Escalante. A bold and spirited lady general, shocks the court by asking the hand of the 7th prince Kalix Noah El Greco, known for being unlucky and cold-hearted. “As a reward, I will grant you a wish, General Escalante. Tell me, what is it?” “I want to be a wife, Your Majesty. I want the 7th prince to be my husband.” Despite their contradicting personality, Kassandra with her power of luckiness and optimism, dreams a peaceful life as Kalix’s wife. They find themselves drawn into a passionate enchantment fueled by their desires. Will their chemistry lead to the ultimate collision of luck and jinx? Or maybe… fate will have a different plan to two people who had promised not to fall with each other. Is there a happy ending when secrets were lurking around?

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In a city of Aztlan, a priest named Cuathli is guided by a vision to the steps of the temple of Xochipilli. There, he finds Tlacotzin—a poor street musician barely surviving by playing his flute in the city market. The priest takes the young man into the temple, where Tlacotzin discovers a new life within its sacred walls. But destiny approaches—one they may not be prepared for. New chapter every Thursday at 6:00 PM CEST. There are 4 chapters ahead on my Patreon. I invite you to my X https://x.com/MSM44autor

The girl named Anaya, a quiet 18-year old university student in Hyderabad, who has never believed in love. surrounded by friends who drift in and out of relationships, she keeps her heart guarded, afraid of being left behind. the fear of abandonment clings to her so tightly that even the idea of love feels terrifying. but one day, she decided to love later it turns misunderstanding which is broke her heart even deeply. later, overwhelmed by loneliness and the ache of longing, she makes a bold choice that if love in real life is too painful, I'll choose someone from my imagination. then she choose a Chinese actor named Yu Chen, who she often sees in dramas and he becomes her quiet escape, and she decides to fall in love with him. not for who he is, but for how his acting, singing makes her feel, safe, distant, unreachable. she knows it hurts. she knows this kind of love is lonely too. but she lets herself fall. on countless nights, she pours her emotions into the sky, whispering to the moon, hoping somehow he might hear her silent confessions. in her sorrow, she begins to write stories filled with feelings she could never speak. under a secret penname, her words travel far, touching lives and earning her quiet fame. her success finally brings her the chance to go to Beijing, the place where he lives. And now the real love story begins... of how she crossed borders, not just between countries, but between fear and courage. of how she learned that even the most distant dreams can begin to bloom when you believe in yourself. and how, through every heartbreak, every whispered prayer under the moonlight... she didn't just find him... she found herself... and in the quiet melody of her heart, she was finally... loved back. can she...

Alex, a reclusive music enthusiast burdened by the echoes of a past life, finds his mundane urban existence transformed by the sudden activation of the **Musical System**. Trapped in a world brimming with hidden talents and formidable musical academies, he discovers that true mastery lies not in grand stages, but in the echoes of forgotten melodies and the silent battles of the **Earth Dao Arena**. As he seeks to resonate with the profound musical essences of legendary figures, Alex finds even the lowest tiers of this arena present insurmountable challenges. Faced with opponents whose effortless performances defy logic—from a humble **F-Grade performer whose casual strums reshape reality**, to a seemingly innocent **feline maestro whose purrs can dismantle any melody**—Alex must push beyond his limits. His journey forces him to redefine strength, not through conventional power, but through relentless perseverance, the collection of overlooked fragments of inspiration, and a growing understanding that every sound, no matter how small, holds a deeper meaning. Can this ambitious, unattractive young man truly forge his own legend in a world where even the most ordinary-seeming rivals hold unimaginable power?

A lowly slave finds herself at odds with the merciless crown prince, their fates dangerously entwined, and meant to separate only with her inevitable death by his hand. Sold to a brothel as a child, she wore the mask of insanity to escape the brutal clutches of life that awaited her, but it only brought her to another hell. She persisted, hoping to one day find her freedom and return to the ethereal valleys where she was born. All Alyssane desired was to find her home. One night of mystery and murder thrusts her into a dangerous game-shards of her memories are missing, she is accused of a fatal crime she could not escape, and her path entangles her with the cruel prince. She knows how things would end. But deceiving fates could be impossible when the man supposed to end her life is both her captive and her savior, when he is cold and menacing yet so easily mesmerizes her with his sweet nothings. His sins are known far wide and are darker than any nightmares plaguing her mind. She knows their fates together would entangle in a brutal mess, though it doesn’t stop her heart from fluttering like a caged bird whenever he is near. And he’s always near. Stirring a heat inside no forbidden thing ever should. In a world where love is a treacherous game, and vicious schemes are whispered behind every shadow, Alyssane must use every ounce of her charm and cunning to survive, even if it means enchanting the cruel prince out for her blood. ⋅•⋅⊰∙∘☽༓☾∘∙⊱⋅•⋅ The crown prince's fingers trailed down her back, a slow, deliberate path that sent a shiver, half fear half something she did not dare name, through Alyssane. His gaze held hers, intense and unwavering. “What are you hiding?” He murmured, his breath hot against her skin as she defiantly met his eyes, “Maybe I don’t you to find out.” A sly smile curled over his lips and he leaned in, his warmth flooded her heart with mixed emotions, in contrast to the coldness of his eyes with a thinly veiled threat, “Are you sure?” "What do you want from me?" she asked, her voice barely a whisper. His eyes locked onto hers, filled with a dark promise. “Everything.” ⋅•⋅⊰∙∘☽༓☾∘∙⊱⋅•⋅ Thank you for stopping by~! Enchanting The Cruel Prince is in a beta phase that I am slowly developing by managing a few hours from my packed schedule. The updates will remain slow, but if you enjoy the story, you can add it to your library and revisit it when there are more chapters or the novel is completed. Feel free to share any thoughts you have in the comments. Happy reading!

In a universe where magic pulses like notes in a song and the impossible dances to the sound of past classics, lives Jonathan, a wanderer enchanted by the power of music. Born on Earth during the vibrant decades of the '60s, '70s, and '80s, Jonathan was torn from his time and thrown into a fantastical world—where spells are triggered by melodies, swords shine with guitar solos, and mystical creatures weep at the sound of a good blues. But in this new world, Jonathan carries a rare gift: his songs don’t just stir hearts—they awaken ancient powers, hidden even from the gods. On his journey, he’ll cross realms powered by magic, rebellion, and memory, forging unlikely alliances. In this cosmic rock/pop adventure filled with humor, wonder, and an unforgettable soundtrack, every song is a weapon, every chorus a key, and every beat… a call to battle. And if by the end of this journey you find yourself humming a forgotten hit that helped save the world, then Jonathan’s mission—and the author’s—will be complete.

(Warning: 18+ viewer discretion is advised) Henry and Mary used to be childhood friends and they were really close during their days, they love each other. But on one unfortunate day, Mary caught Henry cheating on him with another girl, they broke up, and years of suffering and torment followed the two of them as they grew up. Years later, working on an office job, Henry was then by chance was able to meet Mary again after all these years. How would the story between the two of them unfolds from this point on?

It's a story about ENZO, an alpha, and TIARA, a luna (she doesn't know that she's actually a werewolf). "Now it's time for punishment little girl" Enzo said and threw tiara on his shoulder and walked out of the room. "No one is allowed to talk with her. If anyone goes against me, get ready for the consequences", Enzo warned the whole college. "Please take this money and runaway from here...... I'm sorry sweetheart, please forgive me", Tiara found a letter. As she was still processing what she had just read, a group of men wearing black barged into her house and kidnapped her. "You will be maid for my son from now on, but don't worry, I'll take care of your studies until you get a job", a man who sat on king's chair declared. "I'm not feeling good, get the hell out of here" Enzo roared on the tiara. "Didn't you say my mate died right after you gave birth? I myself buried her delicate body with my own hands, then why do I feel bonds around this girl named Tiara? " Enzo questioned a couple. "Don't worry, she can't be awakened unless we lift that spell", Someone assured another werewolf. "Why did you do that, dad? You ruined my entire life. Am I not your child?" Tiara cried.

[Warning… Mature content.] Seventeen years old Silja Castemont, a beautiful, prideful, and mysterious princess of Atlanea. The simple life of Princess Silja started to fill with questions a few days before she approached her eighteenth birthday. Series of horrible dreams and unusual events made her simple life complicated. But that wasn't all. She didn't know her act of helping an old guy would turn out to be a ticket to attend a bride choosing ceremony of the prince of the biggest kingdom of North. What will happen when a princess is forced to attend the ceremony by the groom's Father? Will she be able to find a way to escape this marriage? *** Donovan Regalhelm, eldest Prince of the Northern Empire. Handsome, powerful, cold-hearted, Evil. His father forced him to choose a bride before his 28th birthday. What will happen when a cold-blooded prince sees something interesting when he meets Princess Silja for the first time? He forced her to marry him by all means but the reason behind it wasn't love. What was so special about the princess of the small Atlanea kingdom? ***Excerpt*** The bride, dressed in a white wedding dress, was sitting inside the decorated wedding chamber. Soon the door opened and she heard the heavy footsteps coming closer. Silja lifted her head and saw his handsome profile hidden in the shadows. "Stand up." He ordered in his usual heavy indifferent voice. Silja gazed at him for a moment with her misty hazel eyes but followed his order anyway. The dress was heavy, making her movements clumsy. "Striped." He ordered as she stood up in front of him. "Huh?" Silja snapped her head and looked at him in shock. "I said, stripped all the clothes." He repeated The girl was so shocked that she couldn't react. "Ohh do you want me to help you? What a naughty princess we have here." He moved his feet and started to walk around her in a circle. He stood behind her and moved his fingers in the air and with movements of his hand the laces of her dress started to loosen up. Silja felt her dress loosen and hastily tried to secure it. He came forward after opening all the laces from behind. And with just another snap of his fingers the dress fell on the floor. "Nooo" The girl's eyes were filled with tears but she refused to let them fall. And in the next second all the fear disappeared from her eyes and rage took place. In the next second the cloth on his body caught fire and the ashes flew in the air. "Interesting." He smiled like a devil. ### Hello, guys. Please support the book and add it to the library. # Cover edited by ImagineTishaD. The picture doesn't belong to me credit goes to original creat Anna stokes.

“Big brother, June is alive! she was found wounded in the forest”, said Noah Hembron. All the memories of June Hembron's childhood were lost. She was leading a new life along with her father in a new city. June Hembron was a beautiful woman with perfect figure. She was perfect in all aspects. With such an epitome beauty she was not allowed to date anyone, because, her love was fated to someone. ...... Liam was the most eligible bachelor of country H. As soon as he took over Davis Corporation, he met his childhood sweetheart, whom he thought was long dead. Speaking about her with his grandma he said, ”Even now, I can roll on mud to make her laugh”. She was his first and only love ... Her dear ones had cheated her and made her separate from her family. People who she believed were the one who killed her mother and destroyed her family. ... Years after he meets her to express his love, but she agreed to marry him to only full fill her mother's last wish. ... But time made her fall in love with him. Living a long and blissful life. Overcoming all the mishaps they celebrated their 'Enchanting Love'

In the heart of Seoul, where K-pop dreams shimmer beneath the city’s neon sky, seventeen-year-old Ji-Ah hasn't spoken in years. Not because she can’t. But because the sounds she hears don’t belong to this world. When a classmate throws herself off the school rooftop to a lullaby only Ji-Ah could hear, she realizes it wasn’t suicide — it was a pattern. One that’s tied to her past… and to the music only she remembers. With the help of a transfer student — a once-famous composer hiding his own demons — Ji-Ah uncovers the truth about Project Soundless, a secret musical experiment buried beneath the city’s top arts academy. Everyone involved either vanished or went insane. Ji-Ah was the last surviving subject. And now, the melodies are calling her back. As haunted songs begin claiming lives, Ji-Ah must find a way to stop the music — before it ends with her.

My both hands were lost in an accident. Despair...! But I got them back through awakening. Just with a touch I can enchant anything. Even normal knife can become A+ class equipment in my hands. Modern gate base Setting No Harem Power hiding Protagonist Identity hiding Protagonist Self Country Loving

Sound was once time itself. People used to speak through melodies. Then the laws came, and the songs were silenced. Only the echoes remained... But some voices cannot be caged. They rise like whispers from the dark. And one day... That voice will shatter its cage.

A contest meant to select a crown princess—after trying every trick in the book to escape it, she unexpectedly found herself winning and becoming the next Empress. "Out of mind, out of reasoning." No!!! She didn't want this. She had promised Mama and Papa she would fail and come back to them. Is she never going back? Would she remain stuck in this vampire kingdom forever, ruling them as her own people? No! No matter how selfless she was, she hated vampires to the core. She couldn't stand them. You could say that as bold as she was, she was also terrified of them—because of their strength, their coldness, their unnatural abilities. But no matter how hard she tried to run away, fate caught her again. A human and a vampire in a marriage? Where was that ever done? --------- "Wife," he called slowly, voice hoarse. Eira knew exactly what that tone meant. They had just finished their wedding after an exhausting, chaotic day—and now it was their wedding night. And Eira knew exactly what happens between a man and a woman on the first night of their marriage. But not her. She didn't want it. How was she supposed to cope with a vampire? She had read about them—they never got satiated when it came to that thing. At this moment, Eira was only thinking of a way to escape the night. "I—I... can we get through this night without anything happening? You sleep on the couch, I take the bed," she said, eyes fluttering shut. A part of her hoped he'd agree. A part of her dreaded his refusal. He raised a brow, intrigued. "Bypass what, wife?" he asked, lips curling into an amused arc. "This—this night," Eira stammered. "What's happening this night?" he asked, clearly enjoying the sight of her flushed and embarrassed face. Eira shot him an annoyed glare. "You dare say you don't know what I'm talking about?" she snapped. He smirked. "Why would I bother myself touching a mere human who can't even keep up with my pace?" he said mockingly, stepping out of the bedroom and throwing four casual words over his shoulder— "Ain't sleeping here tonight." With that, the door closed. --- This is a love story between a stubborn, selfless, bold, brave human princess… and a cold, domineering, ruthless, aloof, heartless vampire prince—shredded in darkness and madness. If you like fantasy romance full of vampires, slow burn, royal drama, Royal romance, madness and magic... You are very much welcome. Now… dive in with me.

A young noble, torn between duty and desire, finds himself thrust into a world of dark magic and hidden dangers when an ancient force threatens to consume his kingdom. As the shadows of betrayal close in, he must confront the very power he has always feared, and make a choice that will determine not only his future but the fate of Eldoria itself. With his allies by his side, he embarks on a dangerous journey that will test his resolve, his strength, and his heart. In the end, the line between ruler and protector blurs, as he learns that the greatest power is not in what you control, but in what you are willing to sacrifice.

Mona Clovis, a smart zealous lady born into a low class family. She struggles hard in order to earn a living but once an opportunity drops at her doorstep, embracing it wasn't just a problem. Her life totally changes after her encounter with the two Princes at the Grand Ball. The battles she encounters amongst the royals makes things more complicated but she decides to follow her heart.

On a sunny day, on the border between Summer and Autumn, Lauriel was sitting among the snowy white clouds. He was sprawled on his back, leaning comfortably on the fluffy clouds as his feet were hanging. Maybe someone else in his position would take time to marvel at the scenery. Lauriel completely disregarded the way sunshine was breaking around him, creating translucent colors and lights, and the precipitous height that allowed him to observe the world stretched beneath him. Some might say it was because he was arrogant and too self-observed to pay attention, but it wasn't true. On some other day, he would pay attention or enjoy it, but not on this one. Lauriel was an avid reader and often times you could find him immersed in a book or in a search of a tome. This particular time, he was reading a beautiful book made out of pure white pages and most perfect ink. The covers had a beautiful handmade painting depicting a single tear falling into a river, yet just from a single glance, one could think that what he was holding was a river, as it seemed as if it was flowing, until it finally disappeared into golden edges, whose only job was to capture it from disappearing from the covers. One might take joy just from looking at it, which was the reason why Lauriel was holding the said book, but after one looked at his expression, it seemed as if it was a huge steaming pile of shit. His light grey eyes were glaring at the lines he was following, mouth hanging open as his features were twisted into a disgustingly appalled expression. Next second, Lauriel closed the book with a snap and yelled in frustration as he threw the book as far away as he could - the book flew over the clouds, which left its perfect covers wet from accumulated water, but it didn't stay wet as it kept flying through the air like an arrow, accumulating more speed the further it went, as a small airplane, with its pages rustling like leaves until finally, it landed into a volcano. Lauriel dashed through the clouds towards his house, his dazzling white cape hanging off his shoulders, as a loud bang could be heard, followed by a shriek nearby. "Can you please stop throwing all the books you do not like into a volcano, Lauriel my dear?!" sounded a slightly annoyed female voice. Lauriel turned on his heel, his expression still annoyed, and appeared right next to a black-haired woman. Her back was slender, turned towards him as she was looking in the distance where an erupting volcano could be spotted. Her black eyes stared into the distance, as her thin lips were twisted into a line. "I will not. They don't deserve a better fate, Miki. You should have read this, this....." Lauriel paused mid-fit, as he was trying to find a proper word to depict it vividly to Miki. "Abhorrence." he finished.

After waking up at Heaven's Blessing hospital the world of Loretta Knight changes drastically. Spending everyday with her friends and family becomes a challenge. Fame is all around her and yet she didn't ask for it. Now secrets are coiling her like a pretty bring coiled by a serpent. She owns her secrets yet she's forbidden from spilling them. Will she be able to unravel all the secrets without revealing her own or be buried beneath her own veil of secrets?