A Rose Among Thorns

Max is a quiet and predictable person who works at a bookstore called "The Book Nook." He loves books and old records, and his life is comfortable and routine. One rainy Tuesday, while sorting through donations, Max finds a mysterious silver amulet with intricate carvings. As soon as he touches it, he feels a strange energy and hears a whisper in his mind saying "Find me." Max is unsure if he imagined the whole thing, but he can't shake off the feeling that the amulet is special. He decides to research the symbols on the amulet and seeks the help of Mr. Henderson, a history buff. That night, Max has a vivid and unsettling dream where he sees a woman trapped in a tower, pleading for help. He wakes up feeling disturbed and realizes that the amulet is calling him to find the woman. Max knows that he's not equipped for adventure, but he feels compelled to answer the call. He decides to embark on a journey to find the woman, despite the danger and uncertainty that lies ahead. As Max prepares to leave his ordinary life behind, he realizes that his life is about to change in ways he can't imagine. He's stepping into the unknown, and the humdrum of his life at the bookstore will be replaced by the thrill of adventure and the echo of the calling amulet.

The war for freedom is far from over. But this time, the enemy isn’t just the government—it’s the ghosts of the past. After escaping Arkadia-7, Myst is left with nothing but fragmented memories and a name that no longer feels like her own. The government may have lost their prized experiment, Blue Rose, but the damage has already been done. Struggling to recover from the mind control that nearly erased her humanity, Myst finds herself caught between the Clan’s growing resistance and the haunting truth of who—or what—she was created to be. But she isn’t the only one changed by the war. As the Clan prepares to strike back against the government’s growing influence, an unsettling presence begins to rise from the shadows. A weapon perfected through pain. The government has never been one to waste a valuable experiment. And some projects never truly end.

Fui caçada desde o momento em que nasci, temida por aquilo que sou, mas fui acolhida e protegida por aqueles que conheciam a verdade sobre minha natureza. Cresci aprendendo a me passar por uma entre eles, enquanto buscava poder. Para mim, o poder não era apenas um meio, mas a chave para um futuro em que eu pudesse finalmente ser eu mesma, sem medo ou restrições. Séculos depois, a verdade finalmente se revelou, desvendando as razões por trás da perseguição implacável e os eventos que marcaram meu nascimento. Uma verdade sombria e cruel me foi roubada, assim como a vida daqueles que ousaram defender o que era meu por direito. E agora, não me esconderei mais. Ressurgirei das cinzas do meu passado para reivindicar o que é meu e derramarei fúria sobre aqueles que me causaram tanto sofrimento.

When the epic of invincible heroes meets the struggles of mortals, every soul is a speck of dust trying to illuminate the times. From the son of a blacksmith, he grows up to become a pawn in the battlefield, holding the fallen leaves of the world tree in the war between elves and humans, only to realize that the gears of fate have long been engraved with the sighs of his predecessors. Under the grand narrative of sword and magic, there is an eternal tug-of-war between desire and faith -- what you hold on to may be annihilated eventually, but the gesture of resistance will eventually turn into a spark in the folds of history.

The Heavenly Dao is fickle. A phrase that he had heard all through his life. Only after that incident, did Adrian truly understand the meaning behind those words. From someone who had it all, wealth, power, prestige, to one without anything. Heck, even his fiancee abandoned him. One of the twelve great families on the Floating Cloud Continent, the House of Thorne was reduced to a pile of rubble and dead bodies after a mysterious attack by the Demonic Faction. The only thing left with him was the mysterious pendant his father, the Patriarch, had sent to him. Ambushed and gravely injured, Adrian prepares for death. That is until a single drop of his blood awakens the pendant, unleashing a dazzling light. When he regains consciousness, his pursuers are dead, but the pain of loss still remains. Fortunately, all is not lost. He discovers that his younger brother and a loyal servant girl have miraculously survived. With nothing but his new found inheritance, Adrian sets out into the night. Can he rebuild the Thorne family from the ashes? Will he uncover the traitor who aided the demonic faction? The path ahead is treacherous, but he won't stop until he makes them pay. Please share your opinions with comments and reviews. Note: Every 100 PS = 1 bonus chapter

All it takes is one monster for the world to go to ruins. Life as Nadine knows it goes to shit and she has to accustom herself to life underground, that is until an accident forces her out into the real world. Caine has no idea why he saved Nadine. She is everything he hates- rich, spoiled and entitled- and yet, he couldn't just let her die. Living outside is hard enough without having to save someone else and yet, he does it with Nadine. Thrust into a world that she has no idea how to navigate, Nadine is forced to rely on Caine. Her life is literally in his hands. They soon realize that maybe the monsters are the least of their worries.

Thirteen young women. One Prince and Dragon rider. In the kingdom of Aurelia, the path to the throne is paved with ambition, beauty, and sacrifice. A special selection is held to choose the next dragon queen from among the finest daughters of the founding magical nobilities. Thirteen girls, one from each of the foundational families, are chosen to vie for the crown and become the next dragon queen—and the hand of the enigmatic Crown Prince Cassian, the best dragon rider in the seven kingdoms and rider of the ancient, powerful black dragon Taheer. Among them is Lira, the thirteenth girl, a quiet but captivating young woman who seems to have come from nowhere. Unbeknownst to the court, Lira is no noble; she has no powers. She is an impostor. She did not come from a founding family. Driven by revenge, she has infiltrated the selection to destroy the monarchy that unjustly executed her father, a former advisor accused of treason. Lira expects to despise the prince, to see him as a reflection of the corrupt crown. Instead, she immediately bonds with his dragon Taheer and finds Cassian to be kind, intelligent, and burdened by the weight of a kingdom's expectations. He, in turn, is drawn to her fiery spirit and quiet resolve, a stark contrast to the polished perfection of the other contenders. But a new Dragon Queen must be chosen and Lira might not stand a chance. Will Lira's thirst for vengeance destroy them all?

Born into a cold and loveless childhood, Moon was an unwanted heir in a ruthless demonic empire. Neglected by her father and despised by her mother, she was cast aside in favor of her brother, Sirius. When he was crowned as the next emperor, her rage consumed her, leading to the brutal massacre of her family and the start of her reign. Though she found fleeting solace in a rare love, tragedy struck when she accidentally killed her husband, sparking a war that divided empires. As the years passed, she set her sights on a greater battle—leading the demon race in a war against the angels, nearly wiping them out and securing her people’s survival. Now, as the dust settles and her empire stands unchallenged, whispers of change begin to stir. Forces beyond her understanding creep into her world, and for the first time in centuries, Moon finds herself facing an uncertain future. Will she continue down the path of a feared conqueror, or is there something more waiting for her beyond the throne she fought so hard to claim?

Mages, swordsmen, gods, demons, and prophecies. The Heavenly Games is a tournament where myth and man meet, a purgatory where the dead arrive to fight for their one true wish. Amongst the reborn are Dasha Pang and Kazi Hossain; one a professor from the west whose cold-hearted intelligence has surpass the gods; one a traveller from the east who has come to appreciate humanity. A villain and a hero. The boy born unwanted and the guided one. A martial artist and a mage. Gods amongst men. Expect battles of epic proportions, stories ripped straight from mythology, interactions between gods of various pantheons, and duels humanity has debated for centuries. Expect the Strongest Among The Heavens. *** + Dual Protagonists. Overpowered geniuses. One MC that is villainous and manipulative. The second MC that is heroic and kind. + Detailed power system that includes Western Magic & Chinese Cultivation/Martial Arts (Xianxia) + LitRPG, dungeon crawling, fantasy guilds, and more!  + Abrahamic religions, Hinduism, Indigenous (Americas & Australia), Greek, Norse, Egyptian, and Japanese mythology  *** Daily Chapters

She was one of the most powerful vampires in the world—her name alone struck fear into demons and creatures alike. Yet somehow, he wasn’t afraid of her. He was infuriating, reckless, and completely human. Everything about him irritated her. And yet—he was the only one who could make her laugh. The only one who could make her blush. The only one who made her dead heart beat. But she knew it wasn’t love. It couldn’t be. Because if he was her mate… she would have to kill him. "I love you, Myra," he confessed, his voice steady. She had heard those words a thousand times before. But when she looked into those lapis-blue eyes, the ones that always held her captive—she almost forgot why she couldn’t say it back. "I can’t love you." She had to tell him. Had to remind herself. But he only cupped her face, his forehead resting against hers as he whispered— "You will. That’s a promise."

In the heart of Veridia, where shadows run deeper than the city lights, resides Caspian Thorne, a brilliant but unconventional investigator. A master of manipulation and human psychology, Caspian operates on the fringes of the law, unraveling the most complex cases with a blend of intuition and calculated risk. When a series of gruesome murders begins to plague the city, each victim bearing the chilling mark of a fractured mind, Caspian finds himself drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse with a killer unlike any he has encountered before. This chilling psychological thriller delves into the depths of the human mind, exploring the fragile boundaries between sanity and madness. As Caspian delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a web of deceit, a twisted reflection of his own methods. But the closer he gets to the truth, the more he risks losing himself in the labyrinth of the killer's fractured mind.

So yeah. Rose Cookies. This isn’t your usual power fantasy or deep character study. It’s just… something that came out of my brain—and maybe yours too. Keanu, the guy you’re reading about, isn’t really a person. He doesn’t have a personality, no tragic backstory, no moral compass. He’s just there. Walking, talking, smiling. And then suddenly—violence. Out of nowhere. Why? Because sometimes, life just pushes people. You keep swallowing the little stuff—awkward silences, fake laughs, getting ignored, getting talked over, being the nice one. Over and over. And then one day, something in you snaps… or at least, wants to. Not gonna lie, a lot of these scenes are born from real stories. Not the stabbings, obviously, but the feelings. Stuff I’ve gone through. Stuff people have told me. That quiet, helpless frustration when you just sit there thinking, “Why do I keep letting this happen?” And maybe, for a second, your brain throws out the worst possible solution just to see how it feels. Keanu is that. He’s not a person. He’s an impulse. He’s what happens when all that built-up patience finally tips. Some chapters will be hilarious. Some will be disturbing. Some will make zero sense. That’s intentional. Life doesn’t stick to genre rules, so neither does this. Thanks for reading. Or hate-reading. Or doomscrolling (I sincerely doubt that) your way into this mess. I’m writing it like a fever dream and trying to surprise myself, so if it gets weird, don’t say I didn’t warn you. – Sincerely, Showerhead

In a world where divine races compete for power and influence, the Void Dragons are despised, considered a mistake amidst divine perfection. In an effort to cease the eternal wars, a special school was created to unite the most powerful races of the cosmos, requiring all students to assume more basic forms, such as human forms, as a proof of humility. Among them is the protagonist, a Void Dragon with unknown powers who prefers laziness to greatness. On the very first day, he ignores the rules and, in his true dragon form, sleeps peacefully on a rock in the forest near the school. There, he is discovered by a girl belonging to the Light Dragons, the most revered race for bringing light to the universe. The improbable encounter between the Void Dragon and the emissary of light will mark the beginning of a journey filled with mysteries and adventures, forging unlikely alliances and revealing that, even among gods, the void can be more than just darkness. --Updated weekly--

I, Lily, thought I had it all: a loving boyfriend, a close friend, and a normal life. But it all came crashing down when I discovered the unthinkable: my boyfriend, Lu Chen, was using me to hide his secret relationship with my best friend. Heartbroken and enraged, I confronted them, but things took a deadly turn. Pushed off a cliff, I should have died. Instead, I awakened in a bizarre beast world where I'm the ultimate prize: a peerless beauty. In this strange new realm, beastmen are gorgeous, while their females are gruesome. The rules are simple: men can have only one wife, while women can have multiple husbands. And if a man is abandoned? Death awaits. A strange rules that supposed to belongs to the men like Lu Chen in my world. Now, I'm the target of powerful beasts vying for my attention. But I'm not interested in their affections; I'm driven by a burning desire for revenge against those who wronged me. And I'll stop at nothing to get it. As I navigate this treacherous world, I'm forced to confront the darkness within myself. " Why on earth did no Males here value their lives, willing to throw it away just to please the female they fancy? One of my husbands said he's going to get me the star from the sky which is nearly impossible but he somehow made it possible, another one willingly sends me all his powers and became useless almost got eaten up by his own, another one will die for me and protect me even when facing an opponent stronger than him". With these faithful husbands beside me, will I still go back even if there's a chance? What of my heart?. read to get more experience, author Gold love you all readers. also don't forget to give me your support, your support means everything to me. Happy Reading

After taking the lives of his bullies, Alan Andrews is drafted into the Navy SEALS, where he's thrust into a world of combat and survival. Forced to confront his past while navigating the brutal realities of war, Alan's journey becomes one of redemption, sacrifice, and the high cost of the battles both on and off the battlefield.

Varfaún is on the brink of war. The once great kingdom now rots under the rule of King Arrand Galborn, a tyrant whose hunger for power has twisted the land and its people. His armies march under a banner of blood, and in the blackened depths beneath his fortress, something far more sinister stirs. Delwyn Aldsund was once Galborn’s sworn bodyguard, until she betrayed him. Sentenced to death, she awaited the executioner’s blade, only to be rescued at the last moment by a mysterious cloaked elf, Vaelor. Now hunted by the king’s elite ‘Black Hounds’, she flees across the fractured realm, burdened by questions without answers. Why did Vaelor save her? And what horrifying truth lies at the heart of Galborn’s growing power? With the rebellion rising and dark forces creeping into the world, Delwyn and her unlikely allies must make a desperate journey to Ember Peaks, the last bastion of hope. But what awaits them is beyond anything she imagined, a hidden stronghold, a council of leaders who know more about her past than she does… and an ancient weapon of legend lies beneath the mountain. The war for Varfaún has only begun. Love this story? Rate and comment and let N. J. Stevenson know!

There was a time when people worshipped the gods, the divine beings who maintained balance in the world and granted humanity a sacred power known as Zeth also called magic. But one day, without warning, the gods vanished without a trace. Their disappearance plunged the world into chaos. The magic once revered as a blessing became a curse. Those gifted with it began to lose their minds, lands withered and decayed, and wars erupted, consuming entire kingdoms in endless conflict. Beautiful landscapes twisted into cursed wastelands, overrun by monstrous creatures born from the corruption. What was once a symbol of divine favor became a thing of ruin, feared and despised by all.

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FRAGILE HEARTS-BOOK # 1: ROSES & THORNS Isabelle Rose Edward is your charming, beautiful and kind yet clever, witty and confident 23-year-old English girl looking for a way to make a name for herself without her family's influence. An up-and-coming designer, she faces hardships as she struggles to remain steady in this competitive world, but is determined far too much to let any hurdles stop her. Adam Thorne is the same 27-year-old cold, ruthless and arrogant CEO of THORNE, looking for new ways to torture people, as some may say. Men cower at his name and women fall at his feet, both wanting to be admired by the most eligible bachelor and business tycoon in the country. With determination, pride, and lots of money to throw around in common, will sparks fly or will disaster strike as these two cross paths?

Veronica faces societal challenges where people are judged based on the color of their roses. She seeks to change that.

This is a historic based novel, it plainly talks about our heroine life as she grew up in a Cinderella environment but she is sharp mouthed, insulting, smart, rebellious and uneducated despite all she has been through. Due to the new king who has managed to overthrown and claimed many nations he asked for a wife from her family and due to the rumors of him being wicked clood blooded and calculative her family sent her to marry him instead of her younger step sister but still yet our heroine refuses to submit to the king.

Lady Seraphina Evernight never imagined her wedding day would feel like a death sentence. Forced to marry the ruthless Duke Adrian Valemont, the very man suspected of destroying her family, she vows to uncover the truth and make him pay. But the deeper she digs into Adrian’s past, the more she realizes that her father’s downfall was no simple betrayal—secrets buried in blood and deceit may shatter everything she thought she knew. Yet Adrian is not the monster she expected. Behind his cold eyes lies a man battling demons of his own, and the more she seeks revenge, the more she finds herself tangled in a web of court intrigue, deadly whispers, and a desire she never anticipated. In a marriage built on vengeance, can love ever take root? Or will their vows be written in thorns and ruin?

The kind, shy girl like a white rose but in reality she is poisonous red rose with thorn who want a revenge .....

A wonderfully written story of two siblings.