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"Marked by a Dragon" is a dark fantasy romance that delves into the shattered trust, raw trauma, and magnetic pull between Princess Azalea and Zaydon Icarus, a powerful dragon-shifter bound to her by fate—and a dangerous bond. After a devastating ambush leaves Azalea wounded, bitten by a vampire prince, and teetering on the edge of transformation, she’s forced to make a desperate choice: surrender her will or bind herself to Zaydon, the very man she once loved—and now resents. Their journey through political betrayal, ancient rituals, and intimate entanglements is haunted by pain, power, and unresolved passion. As Azalea fights to reclaim her agency in a world that has taken so much from her, Zaydon is torn between his primal instincts and the desperate need to protect the woman he’s marked. Shadowed by court conspiracies, violent creatures, and a bond neither can break, they must navigate their past—and the explosive desires threatening to consume them both. With rich emotional depth, fierce chemistry, and a world brimming with myth, blood, and fire, "Marked by a Dragon" is a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers epic that explores the cost of love, the weight of destiny, and the fight to reclaim one’s soul when fate has already chosen.

In the fantasy world ruled by Matriarchy, Kael of the Ancient Moonstone House, was working as a guild receptionist. Throughout his life, he was protected by his mother and later, younger sister, who was considered one of the highest potential individuals in the Queendom of Elyria. One day, he hears that his sister has gone missing and his family has accumulated debts of over 127 million gold coins to the Bank. The Queen comes to his rescue, paying off his debts and in exchange, he has to marry her five daughters, who each excel in a domain of their own. Having the five imperial princesses and the Queen herself as the backing, Kael has become one of the most protected individuals in the Queendom. Little did his wives know that Kael had another identity. He is the most dreaded yet noble Assassin of the imperial city, "K," one who hunts down the criminals who escape punishment either because of insufficient evidence or using their connections. Follow Kael's journey, as he navigates his life as the protected figure in the light and protector of justice in the shadows.

+18 Warning Mature Content - Reader discretion advised A wolfless ward and an illegitimate dragon prince must overcome immeasurable barriers to free themselves from the stigma they have been placed under. Abandoned as a child Lily Artemis Wolfman was taken in by the Royal Family of the Wolf Clan only to be treated like a slave, working her mercilessly night and day. When her wolf didn't appear, Lily used her only avenue to free herself on the day she became an adult. Finding a mate was the last thing Dimitri De Drago` wanted since his family was hell-bent on killing him, but when he came across a strange female amid a massacred village his dragon stirred for the first time at the sight of her. Turning her away only to find her again caused sparks to fly between the two like they never knew was possible. Facing fatal issues within his Clan, finding his mate came with serious consequences. They knew trouble would follow if they stayed together, but their souls demanded each other risking it all for the chance at happiness. Will their love remain strong through the trials and tribulations they face or will tradition and their families stand in their way of true happiness?

Synopsis: "Marry me, or watch your world burn," Killian's voice was cold, carrying the weight of a threat that Elara couldn't escape. With her mother's health deteriorating, the mounting medical bills threatening to drown her family, and the expiration of their rent pushing them to the brink of eviction, Elara is left with no choice. The only option to save them is to marry Killian Hayes—the ruthless billionaire whose name strikes fear into anyone who crosses him. It’s a business deal, nothing more. Her world is about to be reduced to mere survival, and love isn't even a consideration. But as she steps into the cold, luxurious prison of Killian’s mansion, everything changes. Killian’s indifference towards her only strengthens her resolve. She's not a damsel to be saved, not a helpless woman waiting for a knight. Beneath her quiet exterior, Elara is a survivor, a force who will fight for her family’s future, even if it means sacrificing pieces of herself along the way. Yet, as the days pass, something unexpected begins to stir within her. Killian, the man who holds her life in his hands, is not the heartless monster she thought him to be. Beneath his cold demeanor lies a man burdened by his own demons, and Elara finds herself drawn to the vulnerability she hadn’t expected to see. Love is never part of the plan, but as she gets to know the real Killian, she begins to question everything. He may have manipulated her into this marriage, but what she didn’t anticipate was how deeply she could fall for a man whose heart seemed as cold as his empire. In a world where power is everything and love is a dangerous game, Elara must decide if she will let herself be consumed by the man who has the power to break her… or if she can change both their fates with the one thing he never saw coming: love. In a world built on control, sometimes love is the only thing worth fighting for.

Resurging vengeful ghosts, a nocturnal parade of myriad spirits; broken rules, a twisted world. Having inexplicably crossed over to another realm, Jiang Xiao finds himself amidst demons and malevolent entities—and discovers that his own shadow can devour ghostly mischief, slowly turning him into one itself... Is he human or ghost? Both righteous and sinister? Under the mandate of heaven, all are but insignificant ants; those who grasp their fate can transcend it. I am destiny incarnate!

Jacob Brown spent his old life chasing success, only to be crushed by failure at every turn. Now, reborn as 14-year-old Leo Mantine in a steampunk world where magic fuels invention and danger lurks behind progress, he’s given a second chance to carve out a future worth fighting for. But survival won’t come easy. From shadowy factions pulling the strings of society to secrets buried in ancient ruins, Leo must navigate a world where power is everything—and the weak are left behind. Armed with newfound abilities and the lessons of his past life, he’ll have to outthink, outmaneuver, and outlast those who would see him fail again. In a world of gears, sorcery, and ambition, will he finally rise above his failures—or will history repeat itself?

"Alex it hurts, stop!" "you can't run away from me Amy,no matter how hard you try.....I have restrained my self from filling my body with your blood but yet you're fu*king running away from me...tell me Amy" he yanked her hand closer to him inhaling her scent which puts him at ease.... "I can't Alex..."her voice trailed as she tries to gather what to say to him "The book" she says muttering to her self like she was chanting or trying to remember something important.....

Serena Vale was born beneath a crimson eclipse, her life forever tied to an ancient prophecy that could reshape the fate of all werewolves. Branded as a cursed Onyx wolf—an existence feared and reviled—Serena is exiled by her own pack and hunted by those who once swore to protect her. Rescued by the ruthless Alpha of the Nightfang Pack, Lucian Draven, she is thrust into a perilous alliance that could be her salvation—or her doom. As Serena fights to harness the dark power within her, the return of Elias Storm, her fated mate and Alpha of the Silver Ridge Clan, complicates her fate. With long-buried secrets, forbidden love, and a prophecy threatening to unravel the werewolf world, Serena must make an impossible choice between two rival Alphas and uncover the truth about her bloodline before it destroys everything she holds dear.

My young mom, who is 14 years older than me, is a slut, My twin younger sister is a school bully, And my dad is a thug who frequently goes in and out of prison. A delightfully dysfunctional family. Incest | Hardcore | Voyeurism | Humiliation | MILF | NTR

Her pulse thundered as his hands roamed her body, claiming, teasing, igniting a fire she had no intention of extinguishing. She barely knew him—his name a whisper on her lips, his past a mystery. But right now, none of that mattered. His breath was hot against her ear. "You can still walk away." She should. Every fiber of logic told her to. But when his lips crashed against hers, reason shattered. Tonight, she wasn’t searching for love. She was surrendering to lust. To the stranger who would ruin her in the most delicious way.

A war beyond mortal comprehension. Divine and demonic forces clashed, shaking the very fabric of existence. When the final battle ended in a cataclysmic explosion—a miniature Big Bang—its remnants were scattered across fourteen realms: artifacts infused with unimaginable power, lost to time. Centuries later, the echoes of that war refuse to fade. Legends speak of these artifacts—each holding the will of gods and demons, waiting for a wielder worthy of their might. Fate had written its tale, but fate can be defied. When a young warrior stumbles upon one of these artifacts, he unknowingly steps into a battle that never truly ended. Forces beyond his understanding move in the shadows, and the line between hero and villain blurs. The war may have ended once, but its true conclusion is yet to be written. And this time… will alone may decide the victor.

He Jing transmigrated into a book and into the body of a fake heiress in a wealthy family. Overnight, she went from heaven to hell. In the original storyline, the fake heiress resented the real heiress for stealing her position. She constantly opposed her, unaware that the real heiress had the halo of the female lead, and ultimately self-destructed successfully. After He Jing transmigrated, she quickly set three goals for herself: stay away from the female lead, stay away from the male lead, and live her own life in the slums. However, her seven supposed poor brothers became influential figures in their respective fields, and she effortlessly turned her life around! Even the male lead, who had originally called off their engagement, now... He Jing: "I'm sorry, we can't be together." Male lead: "Why?" He Jing: "I only like your character settings in the story."

Fate is a funny word. People love to play with its meaning and its applications. Some call it destiny, others call it inevitable, and a few tend to accompany it with worlds that give it direction. ‘Thread of Fate’ – ah, if fate were a thread, what would that mean? What happens when the thread is woven? What happens when it twists? What happens when it breaks? Well… who knows? Zehpyr's life was quite the journey, but it could never prepare him for that bizarre night. In one moment, he felt as if he was about to die, yet the next, a basket with a baby inside was placed before the orphanage door. Where did it come from? Who could have placed it there? There were so many questions but only a name for an answer. Apollyon.

Jane Claire is a soldier from the CIP (Central Imperial Power). She fought for years against the Liberators but who knew she was to fight along with the Liberator General, Max Keller in the future?

so this is a kind of soft love or forbidden love. Their are two boys Rian and Leo who did a sin by loving each other. Rian a son of an officer who works for britishers and Leo the son of a British officer. the story of how Leo and Rian who were never loved by their father find love and warmth in each other's presence starting with friendship and how slowly this friendship turns into an unexpected feeling of love and how they fight to keep their love alive.

High temperatures, a glacial apocalypse, Earth’s disintegration, and shelter upgrades— Extreme climate disasters strike in succession, wiping out all surface life and pushing human civilization to the brink of extinction. Su Wu transmigrates into this parallel world, only to find himself facing imminent doomsday. Fortunately, he awakens the Doomsday Survival System. As long as he survives, he can continuously advance technology—turning fantasy into reality. Gardens, rice fields, and forests flourish within his shelter. Exoskeleton armor, power mechas, mobile bases, and an integrated air-space mechanical fleet— Starting from scratch, he builds an underground shelter, step by step upgrading it into a colossal fortress capable of sailing the endless stars. Until, finally—he rebuilds the human empire in the vast expanse of the universe. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------‐-------------‐----------------- 2 chap/ day 14chap/week 100 powers tones- 1 bonus chapters 500 powerstones- 5 bonus chapters that week 1 Golden ticket - 1 bonus chapters 10 Golden tickets - 10 bonus chapters

"You were never meant for this world, Alissa." David’s voice was sharp, his piercing gaze locked onto hers. "You think love is enough? In my world, love is a weakness." Alissa’s heart clenched, but she refused to back down. "Then why do you keep chasing me, David? If I’m so wrong for you, let me go." But he didn’t. He never did. From the moment Alissa Hobbs, a poor orphan from the countryside, saved an old billionaire’s life, her fate was sealed. Thrust into the ruthless world of wealth and power, she finds herself working as the secretary to David Humphrey—the cold, dangerously handsome CEO of Morgan Enterprises. David is used to control. Used to women who play by his rules. But Alissa? She’s different. Her innocence is a temptation, her defiance an addiction. His grandfather sees her as the perfect wife, but David refuses to believe in fate… until it’s too late. When jealousy turns into obsession and hidden enemies plot against her, Alissa is framed for a crime that could destroy everything. Betrayed, hunted, and heartbroken, she has no choice but to fight for her place in David’s world. But power has a price. And someone wants Alissa gone—for good.

Superpowers appeared suddenly plunging the world into chaos. Wars broke out, countries were destroyed, and the powers spread like a plague. 100 years later powers became the norm, countries all collapsed, and The Watch rose up to protect the world. Life was black and white. The heroes fought the villains and saved the day, the villains did bad things and were defeated. That’s how most children saw it. Peter Het never should have seen it that way, but he did - until his image of the world burnt in front of his eyes. Levi Winter always saw it that way - until the world gave him reason to. Both wanted to try and make a difference using the powers they'd been born with. One had planned to help the world by being the perfect hero, the other by killing the people he saw as responsible for the problems that polluted the world. Neither found themselves doing what they’d imagined. The one seeking to be a hero became a criminal, the one seeking vengeance became an icon of heroes. Their paths in life diverged like streams rushing down a mountain and are then brought back together to cascade over the edge into a new unknown. Both are seeking peace in the unceasing hurricane of life and the violence they can’t escape, and they’ve come to realize that ‘hero’ is nothing more than a title. Author's note: I'll be also posting this story on RoyalRoad.com

Aged love

Raised under the protection of love, Yosan, a brilliant former king, failed to save his kingdom from destruction. A tragic defeat on the battlefield leaves him deeply traumatized and disoriented. When fate brings him together with Reina, the cold and powerful queen, his life changes drastically. Reina "buys" Yosan on one condition: he must become her personal servant. The initially cold relationship slowly turns into love. They build a small family by adopting an orphan. Reina offers a deal to train Yosan for her throne on the condition that he continues to serve her. Under her guidance, Yosan develops into a powerful and respected figure. However, political intrigue and emotional battles overshadow their journey. When Yosan finally seized his throne, a harsh reality hit him: Reina, who is pregnant with his child, is mortally wounded while protecting him on the battlefield. In desperation, Yosan must choose between his throne or the woman who has changed his life.

“Show me euphoria or let your happiness die!” Jacob Kyler whispers near Rosalia's ear making her disgusted and shocked. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Rosalia is caught between the two biggest rivals after they both fall for her. Henry Anderson and Rosalia love each other, but a problem arises when Jacob Kyler, a ruthless man, claims her as his girl. The rivalry between Henry and Jacob is long-standing, and their competition becomes more intense over her. Rosalia goes on a date with Henry, where he proposes marriage, which she gladly accepts. To ensure that Jacob cannot interfere, they arrange their marriage in a different city, beyond his reach. Everything is going smoothly until one midnight Jacob Kyler shows up in her room and proposes her a condition. To maintain everything she has to come to a term with him and accept his term. Henry and Rosalia happily plan everything for their wedding, and finally, the big day arrives. With a sigh of relief, they proceed with the ceremony. Finally, the most anticipated day for Rosalia and Henry has arrived. Wearing her beautiful white wedding gown, she arrives at the hall, bringing joy to Henry’s heart. His heart races as he sees the love of his life standing in front of him. They finally embrace each other. With slow steps, she makes her way to him, and they stand face to face. A shy smile forms in the corner of her lips upon seeing him smile while looking at her. After reciting the vows, the pastor asks him, “Henry Anderson, do you take Rosalia Moore as your lawful wife?” “No, he doesn’t!” The guests in the hall are agitated as they hear a girl’s voice that has floated from the dead end of the hall.

A short story

I had always thought that life and I were best friends, that luck would always be on my side, that I was the epitome of perfection itself but little did naive, little me know. Life is unfair, luck can be bad and perfection is easily shattered but I payed for it, I learned that information the hard and cruel way. Life betrayed me and took away my parents, perfection turned on me and disappeared before my eyes and luck? My luck went from bad to worse to worst. Have you ever had people in your life that stand by you, support you and give you good advice? If you have then you understand that those people become incredibly important people in your life that it's like they've become melded in you, they become part of your personality, your rock and you begin to admire them and believe that you would have never achieved what you have if not for them. You place them on a pedestal in your head, one far higher than yourself. Now imagine that those people turn their backs on you and betray you and you find out that all their "good" advice were just merely the worst possible advice one could ever receive wrapped up in a pretty pink ribbon. You find out that they are two faced snakes who came into your life just to deceive and destroy. The pain from that is simply indescribable, like if you were on top of a building and it begins crumbles from the ground up sending you falling down but this time instead of falling to your death, you fall down a dark well and begin to wonder a dark path of depression, guilt, self hate and depreciation and regret and I promise you that is a fate far worse than death. I loved watching Spy movies as a kid, I'd even dream about them. I always thought it looked so cool seeing the main character fly through the air and do awesome tricks and defeat the bad guy but everyone else around me disagreed. They all said that spies were bad people and were never to be trusted but I didn't listen, I only trusted what I knew. But when my childhood dream that became my reality was handed to me on a silver platter, I finally understood that all that glitters is not gold. The main character always loses everyone and everything and ends up alone and being a spy is far from the fantasy I'd imagined. A spy's life is nothing but a big lie and false documents made to deceive, infiltrate and annihilate the lives of others. I give you three pieces of advice to carry with you on this damned journey called life. Never, ever under no circumstances must you ever trust a spy they are wolves in sheep's clothing. TRUST NO ONE. Keep a good eye on your pillars, attack before they can make their move. Everything comes with a price some as just more horrid that others. ***** Author here, I hope you enjoyed reading the synopsis, it was really fun to write but for more elaboration; This story is about the adventures of Andrea and her three best friends but it focuses more on Andrea, as she's the main charcter but there are some chapters whers the POV will changeand focus on her friends ot those around her. Andrea, having growing up in a loving family, finds it hard to believe that all she has grown to believe is a lie. She discovers that truly everything is not as it seems as it seems in her world of undercover spies.

sabrina married a tycoon , one of the richest men in the country without knowing, after going through the worst phrase of her life she’s surprised at the twist of fate .

Lin Bai transmigrated to another world! It was a parallel world where the game and reality coexisted. Dungeons of the abysses appeared and countless monsters were rampant. In order to survive, all human beings needed to change their classes and practice superpowers in the academy. Some people became magicians, and others became paladins. Lin Bai became a beastmaster and obtained two divine talents. [Bloodline Awakening] After activating the bloodline in the pet beast, it evolved directly to its final form! "You contracted a lizard, and it successfully evolved into a Frost Dragon!" "You contracted a bat, and it successfully evolved into a Blood Duke!" "You contracted a flying bird, and it successfully evolved into the Nine Heavenly Divine Phoenix!" "You contracted a cherub, and it successfully evolved into a Twelve-winged Blazing Angel!" ... [Bloodline Extraction] Randomly copy one bloodline characteristic of the pet beasts. Frost Dragon: Destructive Element, Dragon God's Wrath, Cold Ice Spit. Blood Duke: Blood Lash, Cage of Blood, Dependency Transformation. ... On the transformation platform: Please choose to summon your initial pet beast. Lin Bai: I'll choose the little lizard. Crowd: You call this a small lizard? This is a Frost Dragon! And when the enemy thought the Beastmasters themselves were weak. "His pet beast is already invincible! He himself is even stronger than the pet beast!"

In the year 2025, the world changed forever. Without warning, massive sinkholes tore open the earth in the heart of major cities across the globe. From the unfathomable darkness below, nightmarish creatures emerged—zombies, ghouls, twisted abominations of flesh, and horrors beyond human comprehension. They devoured, they infected, they transformed. The streets ran red as civilization crumbled overnight. Governments fell, military forces were overwhelmed, and soon, the world belonged to the monsters. Those who survived the first wave were left with a grim choice: fight, run, or become one of them. As society collapses and humanity teeters on the brink of extinction, scattered survivors must navigate a new world where the laws of nature have been rewritten. But as the sinkholes continue to spread, whispers of something even worse lurking beneath begin to surface. This is not the end of the world. This is the beginning of something new.

When Robert wakes up to find his world turned upside down, he realizes he's been thrust into a dangerous situation. A mysterious system has taken control, assigning him life-or-death tasks with dire consequences. As he fights to protect his sister from harm and unravel the system's secrets, Robert discovers hidden truths about himself and the world around him. Can he survive the challenges and break free from the system's grip?