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Arabella Victorian

The adventure of a modern day detective turned aristocrat

Ari Kang, a sharp-witted detective from modern-day Korea, is renowned for her unrelenting pursuit of justice. With a mind rivaling Sherlock Holmes, she navigates the labyrinth of crime with an uncanny ability to unravel the most complex mysteries. But when a frustrating cold case leads her to seek solace in an old detective novel, fate plays a cruel joke—she wakes up inside its pages. Now trapped in the body of Lady Evelyne, the fallen daughter of a disgraced duke, she finds herself in a world of Victorian-style aristocracy, ruthless power plays, and a society where murder is disguised behind silken smiles. To make matters worse, she’s no longer just an observer—her original character was meant to die, serving as nothing more than a footnote in the book’s protagonist’s journey. Refusing to accept her fate, Evelyne sets out to rewrite the narrative, using her detective instincts to navigate the treacherous halls of nobility. But her investigations draw the attention of an enigmatic prince—the fifth in line to the throne—whose golden eyes hold secrets as deep as her own. As alliances shift and hidden enemies lurk in the shadows, Evelyne must untangle a web of conspiracies, solve murders that weren’t meant to happen, and uncover the truth behind her own family’s tragic downfall. But one question looms over her: if this is a book, can she ever escape? And if she does… does she even want to? A thrilling blend of mystery, intrigue, and slow-burning romance, The Adventures of a Modern-Day Detective Turned Aristocat is a tale where the detective becomes both the hunter and the hunted in a world where survival depends on wit, charm, and a well-placed deduction.
Hallyfromday1 · 1.1K Views

To His Hell and Back

Sold by her father, Bella short for Arabella, was forced to live a life as a slave that would entertain the guests of the castle. The job of slaves were merely to be humiliated and to have as feast once they became a boring creature toward the guests. Arabella with her fierce attitude had only caused more trouble than good, although that helped her from being feasted by the vampires until her body dried up, the vampires also enjoy in harming her, toying with her, hoping to see that one day she would break. However she had caught the wrong attention by those crimson gaze, eventually being the toy of the one and only Mad Crown Prince of Versailles. Eventually this interest only cause her to be more tangled by the twisted and thorny battle for the Throne. Will eventually Bella concede and accept the Mad crown prince? Or will she finally succeed in running away from his grasp. Why her? *** excerpt*** Arabella felt her wrists stung as the shackle around her wrist jingled from the sudden pull. She then met with the icy red eyes that brood down upon her appearance, drinking into every inch of her figure as if he was studying her, even to how those breaths escaped her lips. "I thought we had bonded over the days we have spent together, Bella," he sang, his bright scarlet eyes betraying the singing tone he had used as it had grown so dark and filled with anger. "Yet you left so quickly as soon as I opened the castle gate." Bella gritted her teeth, her eyes glaring at him as she defiantly shook his hand off her face, "I can remind you if you have forgotten it, Your Majesty, I am kept here against my wish." Cassius' smile faded as he stared at her. The sudden pin-drop silence filled her nerves with tension as she found his smileless face the most terrifying sight. She had always known his fearsome side however, it felt scarier tonight. Bella tried to endure how loud her heart had raced against her chest, gathering her breaths together even though it remained shallow in his presence. "So cold," he muttered, his tone trying to tease her, but she could see the raw anger crossing his eyes. "You cannot run from me. Not after what we've done. Not after what you promised." Her heart faltered. She wasn't supposed to stay in this castle; she knew that the royal palace was filled with those vampire monsters who would kill for their desire, simply to have fun. She knew she should never give her heart to any of these monsters, and she had once believed she would never. But that was until Cassius came. She had made that promise because her heart had betrayed her, and she wished that she had never uttered that promise. Promises she had made to him on the call of love. Yet deep within her, a part of her still crave for him. "You're not the first one I have broken my promises with," she gritted her teeth and looked up at him, "I broke my promise the way you broke yours first, isn't it fair?" "Fair? Then was everything a lie, Arabella?" he murmured, his hands cupping her face, forcing her to meet his eyes. "You were mine the moment you entered my castle. And you will be mine until the very end." She gulped as his eyes shone underneath the moonlight, his gaze unforgiving over her, exposing his wild hunger. Her breath caught, her pulse quickening. "A human and a vampire should have never stayed together. They were all right." "I don't care," he spoke through his clenched jaw. "You're going to remain here by my side forever."
mata0eve · 13.6K Views

To you: After the End

Leor, a man with a poor background yet a good life with his siblings. One night, everything falls apart, all because of a nightmare, or was it really a nightmare? Join his journey to become an Aetherborn as he struggles to survive in a world filled with mysteries, extreme hierarchy, unfathomable power and dangers. ----------------------------------------------------------- Leor always had a thirst for something big, a grand purpose, but life was boring—just peace and quiet with his siblings. The world heard his pleas, as the night that changed everything forever came. Thrust into a realm of Aetherborns, gods, and monsters, Facing ruthless enemies and unimaginable horrors, all while struggling to protect the only family he has left. Oh, the peace he took for granted, Will he ever get it back? And what the hell is this man named Johan doing in his room naked? Johan thought waking up in a fantasy–Victorian-era world would be a dream come true. Well, dreams and nightmares are the same thing. Trapped in a world ruled by corruption and unnatural evil, he realizes this isn’t the adventure he imagined. All he wants is to go back home, back to the life of a high school boy, whose biggest problem was how to go out with his crush. After all this, that sounds like an unimaginable dream to him, But first, why is he even here? What in the hell is this world? In a world where power comes at a cost, survival is the greatest desire. Tags: #dark #Mystery #Tragic
Puffin_lore · 2.9K Views

My Billionaire Ex-Husband Chase Me Back

[Mature Content] Arabella Donovan sacrificed her youth solely for her husband. However, he divorced her because she could not bear children for him, causing her great pain. Bella decided to disappear from his life. Five years later, she returned to the country with her adorable son. Her peaceful life started to get disturbed when her ex-husband chased her back the moment he found out she was giving birth to his son. But now, she wasn't the same Bella she used to be. She is an entirely different person. ***** "Boss, she's back!" "Who?" Tristan Sinclair asked while scribbling his signature across stacks of papers. "Your wife—" The assistant hesitated, watching Tristan closely. When he saw Tristan's furrowed brows, he corrected himself. "Sorry, I mean your ex-wife, Ms. Donovan. She's returned with a boy..." Tristan sighed, eyeing the contract before him.  After five years of searching, only to find out she's moved on, it feels hurt. But he couldn't avoid it. She deserves happiness with someone else. He'll take this loss.  "She deserves a new husband..." Tristan muttered, dismissing his assistant. "Boss, what I meant was the cute little boy. I think he's around four years old—" Tristan snapped. His head up, fixing his sharp gaze on his assistant. "I need you to arrange a DNA test for the kid. And get me her address!"  A glimmer appeared in his eyes as a smile slowly spread across his face. ______ Author Novel: 1. DAMN! I FALL IN LOVE WITH HIM (Completed) 2. The Bride Of Immortal Crown Prince (Completed) 3. Rebirth: Dancing In My Destiny (Completed) 4. The Billionaire's Genius Wife (Completed) 5. Rebirth As The Vampire Lord's Wife (Completed) 6. My Billionaire Ex-Husband Chase Me Back (Completed) 7. Betrayed by Fiancé, Embraced by Hidden Tycoon (Serializing) _____ How to contact me: >> Instagram account: authorpurplelight >> FB Page: Author_Purplelight >> Join my Discord Server: https://bit.ly/purplelightserver _____ Notes: The book cover belongs to the author. Please don't reuse it!
PurpleLight · 4.8M Views

IN HIS WRITING

It is to be known, when a girl turns sixteen-: She is no more a girl! And, it is to be added, a man's greatest charm, is his rich earns and wit of standing out!! ***** ‘To, Miss Victoria Lancaster… My pen has sung, my writing has spoken… and I still remain a stranger! Or am I? My apologies for the wait, I stood by the riverside in Welsh lands, wondering why an imposter would impersonate my writings to you… Forgive me for calling him the word—I stand hurt, and hurt even more by this! From Prince Harry McVourse… with Love.' ***** Victoria Lancaster, fourth of the six Lancaster siblings, stands in the predicament of societal wants and her lone desire for love. Being introduced to society for the first time, and as the first daughter of her family to be introduced, she needs a successful first season. And a successful season for a lady means, securing a suitor and a husband! Concurrently, Harry McVourse, standing as Knight, seeks the same accomplishments as Victoria, but his situation is quite melodramatic! His mother, the third of King Charles' five wives—though each was married one after the other and divorced except for the last—seeks to have her two sons marry swiftly and bless her with a grandson. A grandson is not her will but a want from King Charles, demanded of his sons. This, indeed, is an all-queens' contest to see whose son shall deliver a grandson first. Knight, despite understanding the depth and urgency of the matter, knows that the partner must be his. An uncareful selection would lead to years of despair and pain! As of that matter, he depicts societal balls and celebrations as a confined showcase of hypocrisy and pretense. He needs see the eligible spinsters beyond societal confines, and that’s what leads him to stand as a night guard in the Lancasters' new London mansion. A coincidence? Therefore, with Victoria Lancaster being the definite spinster Knight becomes much engaged with, he gradually develops a desire for the girl. However, despite this desire, he is opposed by many admirers, especially his brother, Prince Edward McVourse, whose efforts cannot be overlooked, in addition to his half-brother, Prince William McVourse, a lad whose in future leaves Knight wrathful due to a certain impotent depiction. As a result, he delights in the idea of writing to Lady Lancaster every morning. An anonymous write! His intention being; to the least, stand out from the men in pursuit. However, without Knight’s knowledge, Victoria is slowly enjoying the curves and words in those writings. Each night, she dreads time to pass quickly, anticipating another writing to be brought to her. She becomes intrigued until she desires to know the man behind the writing. Additionally, her mother pressures her to stand firm on the choice of the man she is to choose—Lord Edward, Knight’s elder brother, who is said to possess two hundred thousand a year. The letters draw Victoria and Knight closer, but their budding connection faces significant challenges. Knight must navigate the rivalry with his brothers, particularly Edward and William, both competing for Victoria's hand, in addition to formally acquainting himself with the ladyship. Victoria, on the other hand, struggles to reconcile her growing feelings for the unknown writer with her mother's expectations and the societal norms of the time. What happens next? "In His Writing" is a novel set in the Victorian era, embracing themes of romance, mystery, and conflict, in addition to societal conflicts, identity, and desires. (DAILY UPDATES A WEEK.) I HOPE Y'ALL SHALL ENJOY. LIKE, COMMENT.
Rhoda_Andrian · 78.2K Views

The Ring Of Consistency

As the author of this book I should give a fair warning: the first chapters are a scam!! Okay, let me explain. The character that you most likely think is the protagonist, is not the protagonist. Why? Honestly, idk, I just felt like doing it. Makes the story feel more realistic and approachable because every character is worth something. The story follows a male lead, Ju Min-Jung, who at one point in his life was a normal middle-aged man from Korea. He gets transmigrated to a world called Einar as Lychipher Klein in which becoming quote-unquote a "god", is not just possible, but relatively common. Years have gone by in a flash and Lychipher has enjoyed a simple and laid-back life, going by the nickname of Whiskey. The story starts when a contracted guild summons the lovecraftian inspired eldritch entity known as Dietrich, which fragmented itself into several variants born from chosen women. The fragments each have the distinct feature of white hair and can be released when the variant is killed. When all the variants are killed each fragment will be fused allowing Dietrich to form in Einar. This quickly escalates into family feuds, mystery, mystism and the occult. Questions emerge perpetually the instant one is answered, mysterious forces are at work pulling the strings behind closed curtains and fate seems to be the greatest for of all.... What to expect: Firstly is the world of Einar. It's a world entirely fictional so don't try to wrap your head around the timeline because I honestly just smashed several themes that I liked together. Originally, I chose for late 16th century baroque and renaissance, but later I also added elements of the western victorian era, the wild west and more. Now the next thing to expect is probably not something you'll appreciate much, and that is slow pacing. I know, I know —you're probably screaming "whyyy!?". But it's best for the story to play out the way it should, ya' know- instead of rushing it. Besides, going for a mysterious factor demands slow pacing because otherwise the mystery is short-lived.
AlwaysCautious_7021 · 2.6K Views

The Pillar

In a world where reality morphs into a waking nightmare, a young man is torn from modern comforts and thrust into a perilous, shadowy realm. He awakens in ancient ruins within a forest filled with living plants that appear to watch him. Clad in unfamiliar Victorian clothing and with no memory of his arrival, he faces a desperate struggle for survival against grotesque, otherworldly monsters. A terrifying encounter forces him to flee, leading him to a mysterious pillar among the ruins. Unlike anything else in this eerie place, the pillar seems to ward off the horrors lurking around. In search of answers, he touches it, triggering a series of events that shatter his grasp on reality. He is instantly transported to a vast battlefield strewn with colossal gates and shattered mountains—a testament to an ancient war between unimaginable forces. The ruins bear cryptic symbols offering glimpses of forbidden knowledge. Driven by curiosity, he pushes against the gates, only to endure excruciating pain as he nears death, before being pulled into a chasm of darkness. Yet, death spares him. He awakens in a tranquil, otherworldly void, surrounded by luminous pillars of light beneath an infinite cosmos. His broken body is miraculously healed, drawing him toward an awe-inspiring throne. Compelled by an unseen force, he sits, and in that instant, the stars, galaxies, and secrets of the universe flood into him, unlocking a power that could shape his destiny in unimaginable ways. As he struggles to understand his newfound strength, questions arise: What is this strange realm? Who, or what, brought him here? With each revelation, he delves deeper into the mysteries of this enigmatic world. Are the horrors he faces mere fragments of a greater truth? Or is he the key to a conflict older and grander than he can fathom? One thing is clear: this is no ordinary survival journey. It is a narrative of power, gods, and the fragile balance of worlds—where the truths he seeks might cost him everything he cherishes.
Omniverse369 · 13.6K Views

I am the Beginning and the End

Under the Heavenly Emperor’s nose, Leo succeeds in performing a ritual from a joke-of-a-book to go back in time. However, the Heavenly Emperor had been watching him all along. He did not believe the ritual would work, and this was a major miscalculation! Not only did the ritual work with Leo going back in time, but the whole timeline itself was flipped! The reversal led to the universe repeating the events again from a set point. The future people who hadn’t been born yet disappeared, but the ones already present regressed along with Leo and the Heavenly Emperor. With so many regressors acting as variables, will Leo be able to succeed in achieving his goals? Will the butterfly effect that would take place be too strong or will the variables be kept in check? What would the fate of the world be under such circumstances? Journey along Leo in a world of steam machinery, magic, cultivation, oriental elements, and added modern touch where potions are a way to breakthrough and unique to each individual! From dungeons to celestial realms, potions to martial arts, victorian era to modern cultivation; the world has it all! ….. A/N: What to expect? — Slice of life. Lots and lots of slice of life. — A never-before-seen blend of Victorian/ Steampunk + modern + Xianxia fantasy! — Unique cultivation paths for all! — System for all! — Multiple Regressors! — No Harem, No smut! — A power couple! — Good paced romance! — A new take on world hopping (the world hops, not the protag :D. If you don't understand it now, you will in due time!)
Lazlous · 4.6K Views

Timebound Destiny

Under the Heavenly Emperor’s nose, Leo succeeds in performing a ritual from a joke-of-a-book to go back in time. However, the Heavenly Emperor had been watching him all along. He did not believe the ritual would work, and this was a major miscalculation! Not only did the ritual work with Leo going back in time, but the whole timeline itself was flipped! The reversal led to the universe repeating the events again from a set point. The future people who hadn’t been born yet disappeared, but the ones already present regressed along with Leo and the Heavenly Emperor. With so many regressors acting as variables, will Leo be able to succeed in achieving his goals? Will the butterfly effect that would take place be too strong or will the variables be kept in check? What would the fate of the world be under such circumstances? Journey along Leo in a world of steam machinery, magic, cultivation, oriental elements, and added modern touch where potions are a way to breakthrough and unique to each individual! From dungeons to celestial realms, potions to martial arts, victorian era to modern cultivation; the world has it all! ..... A/N: What to expect? — Slice of life. Lots and lots of slice of life. — A never-before-seen blend of Victorian/Steampunk + modern + Xianxia fantasy! — Unique cultivation paths for all! — System for all! — Multiple Regressors! — No Harem, No smut! — A power couple! — Good paced romance! — A new take on world hopping (the world hops, not the protag :D. If you don't understand it now, you will in due time!) Discord: https://discord.gg/PWktjubqg6
Izakiel · 17K Views

Mantan Suami Miliarderku Mengejar Aku Kembali

``` [Konten Dewasa] Arabella Donovan mengorbankan masa mudanya hanya untuk suaminya. Namun, ia menceraikannya karena Arabella tidak bisa memberinya anak, yang menyebabkan rasa sakit yang mendalam. Bella memutuskan untuk menghilang dari kehidupannya. Lima tahun kemudian, ia kembali ke negara ini dengan anak lelakinya yang menggemaskan. Kehidupan damainya mulai terganggu ketika mantan suaminya mengejarnya kembali begitu dia mengetahui bahwa Bella telah melahirkan anaknya. Tapi sekarang, dia bukanlah Bella yang sama seperti dulu. Dia adalah orang yang sangat berbeda. ***** "Bos, dia sudah kembali!" "Siapa?" Tristan Sinclair bertanya sambil menandatangani tumpukan kertas. "Istrimu—" Asisten itu ragu-ragu, mengamati Tristan dengan cermat. Ketika dia melihat alis Tristan berkerut, dia memperbaiki ucapannya. "Maaf, saya maksud mantan istrimu, Nona Donovan. Dia kembali dengan seorang anak laki-laki..." Tristan mendesah, memandangi kontrak di hadapannya. Setelah lima tahun mencari, hanya untuk mengetahui bahwa dia telah melanjutkan hidupnya, itu terasa menyakitkan. Tapi ia tidak bisa menghindarinya. Dia pantas mendapatkan kebahagiaan dengan orang lain. Dia akan menerima kekalahannya ini. "Dia pantas mendapatkan suami baru..." Tristan bergumam, memecat asistennya. "Bos, yang saya maksud adalah anak lelaki yang manis itu. Saya kira dia sekitar empat tahun—" Tristan terkejut. Kepalanya terangkat, pandangannya tajam tertuju pada asistennya. "Saya butuh Anda untuk mengatur tes DNA untuk anak itu. Dan berikan saya alamatnya!" Sinar muncul di matanya saat senyum pelan melintas di wajahnya. ______ Penulis Novel: 1. DAMN! I FALL IN LOVE WITH HIM (Selesai) 2. Pengantin Pangeran Tak Mati (Selesai) 3. Rebirth: Dancing In My Destiny (Selesai) 4. Istri Jenius Miliuner (Selesai) 5. Kebangkitan Sebagai Istri Tuhan Vampir (Selesai) 6. Mantan Suami Miliuner Mengejarku Kembali _____ Cara menghubungi saya: >> Akun Instagram: authorpurplelight >> Halaman FB: Author_Purplelight >> Bergabunglah dengan Server Discord saya: https://bit.ly/purplelightserver _____ Catatan: Sampul buku adalah hak milik penulis. Tolong jangan digunakan kembali! ```
PurpleLight · 401.2K Views
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