As Court Of Thorns And Roses

In the shadows of New York, 17-year-old Gianna lives a sheltered life, blissfully unaware of the hidden truths that bind her to a mysterious legacy. As her 18th birthday approaches, whispers of her father's death and long-buried secrets begin to surface, thrusting her into a world of deception and intrigue. As she navigates the complexities of newfound power and betrayal, Gianna must uncover the truth about her past while transforming from a timid girl into a formidable force. In Legacy of Thorns, every revelation could be the key to her survival—or her undoing.

In this present reality where enchantment is bound to the bloodline of a solitary family, Elara Thorne needs just to get away from her predetermination. As the hesitant watchman of the Thorned Crown — an old remnant of untold power — Elara dreams of a day to day existence liberated from obligation, regardless of the ages before her who committed themselves to safeguarding the domain. Yet, as the divine Cover's Blossom draws near, dim powers are attracted to the crown, taking steps to unwind both the realm and its mysteries. Tormented by her family's inheritance, directed by a champion auntie with insider facts of her own, and sought after by a strange sovereign with his own plan, Elara should conclude whether she'll embrace her power — or let the realm tumble to demolish. With partners including her wildly faithful shapeshifter companion and an imperial history specialist, Elara's process will uncover stowed away insights, prohibited wizardry, and the tough ties of devotion. In a test of skill and endurance, Elara should uncover the genuine expense of using the Thorned Crown and face the old soul that exists in. However long the crown stays in her grasp, she should stand up to the dull destiny bound to her blood... or then again risk all that she loves to liberate herself from it.

The light is here because the darkness exists. Just like that, the human realm exists because the demon realm is here. And in the great palace of the Blade Empire, a crown touches the peak of its glory before it falls from its grace. Lush Von Blade, the royal crown prince of one of the greatest Empire in the southern continent. He is loyal but betrayed. On the other hand, where even the Gods fear to set a foot on, a demon lord abides. His grace and cruelty have been unseen for centuries. He is the supremacy in the three realms. While Lush is the light, he is the darkness. Each exists because the other is here.

Amara, a celestial being, escapes a 200-year house arrest to explore the human realm with her bodyguards Mo Yue, Kane, and Ryo. Their journey encounters possessed acquaintances, demons, and the mysterious Kayden. Tensions rise with the arrival of Husani, revealing unexpected connections and family dynamics. As Amara takes commissions to earn celestial currency, she faces the threat of the Celestial Skies and delves into a world of illegal betting houses in a demon city. The plot intensifies with kidnappings and an unexpected reunion with Kyan, weaving a complex tale of fantasy, intrigue, and celestial politics.

Dazzling and daring with unmatched beauty is Princess Zaria of Olympia. Promised at birth to wed King Vincent of Tario, a promise she has no intentions of honouring. Why should she when she did not make it? Hellbent, rebellious and risking starting a war with the most powerful kingdom, she will try to free herself from the treaty. Arrogant and mighty, with every kingdom at his mercy, King Vincent has never taken disobedience lightly. Moving heavens and earth, no stone left unturned, he will relentlessly ensure that the rebellious princess ends up his queen. Royal alliance and decrees will lead to passionate heartbreaks, plotting, betrayals and furry…..who will win?

Three hundred roses represent an endless and extraordinary love. Imagine if they were the key to someone's heart. This is a heartfelt tale of a girl who loved a fox with such deep devotion that she was willing to face even the greatest sacrifices for him. Her love was pure and unwavering, transcending even the boundaries of life and death.

[Mature Content] What do you do when your only ruler is about to lose their life to an illness? Do you seek out every medical specialist you can find? Or do you bargain for the help of something supernatural? And what do you do when they come knocking for payment? Ever since Empress Arabella took the throne, there has been peace in the Empire, but she lacks a husband and an heir. When tragedy strikes as an unexplained illness takes over her body, her advises rush to the aid of someone who is only willing to help, if she agrees to marry him... With enemies turning to loves, and a love story that reaches through time. Will Arabella agree to the terms or allow death to take her? Tropes Included: Vampires - Who hurt you? - Dark Romance - Fated Mates - Enemies to Lovers - Touch Her & Die - Force Proximity - Supernatural - Morally Grey Villain - Spice - Dark Gothic Atmosphere.

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50 plus years after the events of the deathly hallows, Angus Potter a descendent of Harry Potter is an American now living in Fort Worth Texas. He has retired from his military service in the magical world and is living as a Rancher and magic weapons smith. That all comes to an end one fateful night he hears loud banging at the front door of house.

What happens when a golden retriever personality collides with the infamy of a villainess who leaves chaos in her wake? Rina, a 21 year old woman— awakens in a world not her own, trapped in the body of a feared noblewoman, Andrelise Castiglions, with a reputation as sharp as the dagger hidden beneath her skirts. The empire stands at the brink of collapse, tangled in webs of deceit, treacherous alliances, and ambitions cloaked in silk and smiles. 'The Viper Of Castiglione Domaine' Amongst the many names she had in the empire, this is the most formidable name she is remembered by. Her mission? Survive long enough to return to her original life. But to do that, Andrelise must play the villain’s role without becoming the monster everyone expects her to be—because one false move could doom both her and the empire she never intended to save. With enemies in every shadow and power struggles unfolding at every turn, Andrelise learns that sometimes, the only way to outwit the game... is to master it.

Ace Hart and Raya Gray started hating each other since they started working together in the office. Unfortunately Raya works under Ace.

[Book One] [WARNING!!!] R-18 Smut Scenes will come in so, parental guidance is advised. *.*.*.*.*.* Barely a month of being a classroom teacher, Selena Scott's life will change. When she encounters Bella Reese Lancaster, a four year old who would do anything to have her as her mother, and Timothy Reese Lancaster, a father with a daughter complex, one who would ruin the world so his daughter can be happy, she is taken on a roller coaster ride. One she will love for the rest of her life. But, when the tides start to change and the seas get stormy, would she be able to hold onto that which binds them together? Even if she lets go, she wouldn't be losing anything. Or would she? *.*.*.*.*.* "You're crazy," Selena mumbled, shaking her head. "Yea," Timothy didn't disagree. "For you," "You know," He continued, trailing kisses from her face down to her neck. "Getting you pregnant wouldn't be bad. After all-" Timothy shrugged and nibbled on her nape for a second before meeting her eyes, -"Bella's old enough to take care of two younger ones." "What!!?"

Qin Zheng fell in love with an insanely handsome bartender and began to court him fervently. She started with publicly announcing her love for Xie Xun, causing him to be stalked by perverts for more than a month. Then, she bought out the bar for one night to confess to him, but tripped over a stool, and splashed wine onto Xie Xun. To celebrate her pursuing Xie Xun for an entire month, she spent a hefty sum on unleashing fireworks in the entire city. Alas, a firework accidentally fell onto Xie Xue, and he was almost hospitalized from being scalded. Xie Xun asked, “Are you trying to court me… or kill me?” Qin Zheng replied, “Baby, let me explain…” When Qin Zheng finally got him, her ex-fiancé mocked, “Qin Zheng, your taste plummeted quite a bit after you left me.” Her biased grandfather raged, “You have shamed the entire Qin family. Break up with that pretty boy at once!” Qin Zheng retorted, “It’s my life and I have authority over it. You have no right to tell me what to do!” She was Qin Corporation’s successor and the Qin family’s current matriarch. She was even a demon lord in the business industry, so who could tell her what to and what not to do? However… the pretty boy Xie Xun’s multiple identities were exposed, and one of them was being the world’s wealthiest and most mysterious bachelor. Qin Zheng exclaimed, “Oh no, I’ve been tricked.” She packed up her luggage overnight and got ready to leave, but Xie Xun blocked her way. The man’s gaze was dark and ominous. “Zheng Zheng, you provoked me first…” Qin Zheng backed away, feeling guilty. “Uhm… I don’t like powerful men, so we’re not compatible.” Xie Xun coaxed her, saying, “Then I’ll transfer all my assets to you, and be your personal bartender for life. How does that sound?” Qin Zheng stuttered, “O-okay…” Who could possibly say no to that?!

When a beautiful young lady discovers she was adopted, only for her to be sold off, she does not know how to face her mother. Unaware of her true existence and fate, she ran off to discover that she might be the one the Crown Prince was searching for. A beautiful rose who could either bring sweet fragrance through her existence or be a bloody throne. What will she choose? -------------- [Add the book to your library if you liked the story] Note: This is an original story by IrisSky and not a translation :)

"I have a confession: I may be king, but I fell in love with you the moment we met on the hill. Everything about the moment was pure magic." "My king," Oliver whispered. "The way you feel is mutual." Oliver tenderly rested his fingers under Fennel's chin, his eyes gazing into an emerald oasis looking back at him. "I can't hold back any longer." Their foreheads touched. Fennel flushed deep scarlet, wondering if he would be blessed with his first kiss from the sweet lips belonging to the handsome bard. *********** The largest kingdom of the faraway planet of Caelus, Charoux, is inhabited by a humanoid race of felines. The race is more human than cat. While they possess increased agility and better eyesight, their physical manifestations are only those of cat ears and tails, while all other features remain human. As the sun set one warm summer evening, the current feline king drew his last breath.  The weight of the world fell on Fennel Satnuro's chest, the sole son of the king and the rightful heir to the throne. When all hope felt lost, the feline heard an enchanting melody manifest from seemingly mid-air. He followed the music to find a lone, handsome young bard perched atop the highest hill in Charoux, strumming together the most beautiful music that had ever graced the prince's ears. At eighteen years old, the soon-to-be king falls in love at first sight and sound.

(Under Massive edits and restructuring - Done till Ch5) While searching for her missing brother, Charlotte's quest led her to Dante Vittorio, a prince from a neighbouring kingdom. Their meeting in the city's shadows sparked an unexpected alliance born of necessity and intrigue. As they delved deeper into the mystery, Charlotte was drawn to Dante's devilish charm. Their partnership evolved into something more—a forbidden romance that bloomed amidst the chaos of their mission. However, Charlotte carries dangerous secrets that could jeopardize everything, including their growing love. Would she risk exposing the truth to Dante, knowing it could unravel their bond? Or would she keep her secrets guarded, even if it meant sacrificing their relationship? As Charlotte grappled with these dilemmas, she wondered: Could their love survive the shadows of her hidden past?

[WARNING: MATURE CONTENT] Every piece of her armour will fall under the young General's scrutinizing gaze. *Daily updates / Revised&Resub.* *********************************** Where are you to hide when war comes to find you, but in plain sight, among the fighting armies? Come read the Tale of Tales, Where Flowers shed their petals To unveil deadly blades... *********************************** Soo-Ah, the girl with the heart of a flower had to disguise herself as a boy. It was the only way she could call the battlefield home. But all guises fall under The Generals' scrutinizing gaze. Can she put her trust in Sung-Ho, but most importantly can she trust herself? Time will tell, and a long-lost friend. Follow Soo-Ah as she grows up, unaware of the disaster coming her way, fighting to keep her identity and her life, and thrust into the care of a man who was born to beguile her reason. But now that she got reunited with Jung-In, her beloved childhood friend, she finally has an ally. Unless he has his own plans for her. ************************************* This novel has a historical setting, in old Korea, when the great Silla people unified the lands of the Three Kingdoms. It is a slice-of-life story seasoned with some spice on the side, that will carry you from the rural setting of old villages through the tents of a military camp and all the way to Seorabeol, the capital city. 18+ rating - explicit scenes of sexual nature, mild violence, death on the page. The story is divided into a 3 books series(projected chapter count: 200) [Cover design by author_aruel]

Ken, a 14-year-old boy with a passion for basketball, dreams of becoming a famous basketball superstar. Growing up in a modest neighborhood, Ken’s love for the game was nurtured by his father, a former high school basketball star. After his father’s untimely passing, Ken is determined to honor his memory by pursuing his dream. With his mother’s unwavering support and the guidance of his high school coach, Ken faces numerous challenges on and off the court. From balancing academics and training to overcoming self-doubt and fierce competition, Ken’s journey is filled with highs and lows. Along the way, he forms strong bonds with his teammates, discovers the true meaning of perseverance, and learns valuable life lessons. As Ken progresses through high school, he catches the attention of college scouts and begins to see his dream inching closer to reality. However, the path to stardom is fraught with obstacles, including injuries, personal sacrifices, and the pressure to succeed. Through it all, Ken remains steadfast, driven by his father’s legacy and his own unyielding determination.

Aric Thorne

Kanna Kinryuu is a twenty-two-year-old woman that works at a company, which she herself, has made it become one of the best companies in the city. Being the daughter of a very wealthy businessman. Kanna has lived all her life in the high ranks of society. She is a genius, who is good at any subject. But her independent life was interrupted by an arranged marriage by her father. Nicholas Gabi, a twenty-four-year-old man from the slums of the Philippines, is her new husband by the command of her father. Kanna doesn't want her father to decide how her life goes, so she tries to go in her own way. Will she succeed? or will she find out something about their marriage?

Yoon Myung-Hee was looking for a new job when she found a high paid job as a secretary. But she never know that her boss hid a big secret that could put her in great danger if she leaked it. Shin Hyun-Ki just fired his secretary and in no time, he found a replacement for his secretary but this time, the secretary was not just an ordinary secretary. He needs to be extra careful when she's around. As a CEO, he promised himself that he would never fall in love with commoners but one day, he decided that he broke his promise. Both of them have a secret that they must protect in order to keep themselves alive until one day, someone purposely leaked their secrets and they had to protect each other because of it.

Zombies.

Gifted a candle that was said to make wishes come true, Alice Clemente burned it to find herself awake in a different world. She had wished for a life of adventure away from the city and its routine. With her wish granted, she was no longer in the 21st century and was instead lost in the middle of the Kingdom of Gladiolum, a place reminiscent of the 1800s. With luck, she soon gained connections to the rich and powerful of this new world— the nobility. However, how much of it was good and how much of it would eventually be detrimental? After all, mingling with royals not only meant extravagance and daily parties. It also meant warfare and death. Caught in the middle of the two princes and other nobles, Alice would soon have to face the battle between those two royal brothers― a fight for the throne. She had wished for adventure, after all, and she received just as such. Kept in the center of all this, would Alice be able to emerge from the rabbit hole unscathed? Or will the overwhelming troubles of love and war be too much for her to bear? *** “And what if you, too, are unable to help?” Alice threw the question back. “What if helping would risk everything?” Spade didn’t miss a beat. “You are everything.” “Don’t say things that you don’t mean,” Alice chided. “You’ll leave a trail of broken hearts.” “And would you believe me if I say that I have no intention of breaking yours?” Spade countered. “However, mine is yours to play with. Shatter it, fix it, do anything you desire. As long as it feels the warmth of your hand, I am content.” *** Image used in cover not mine.

Aya and her 4 childhood friends grew up together since they were 5 year old. She was often mistaken as a boy due to her appearance since she was a toddler. But it all stopped until she entered junior high school, and it's all solely because of one reason....

Shooting Star, Handsome, Fallen Chaebol Lee Jungyoon died in a cold Prison Cell only at 27 after his Company fell, and was found in a Scandal after being found out that there was Melamine contained in the Food Productions, Money laundering, and Embezzlement. His Parents have been Convicted to a death sentence leaving him alone, since his other Family Members didn't dare to help out of selfishness that left Lee Jungyoon to Despair. And the cause? An Emotionless, cruel, and cold girl, the Heiress, and Princess of the Generational Sanhu Corporation Jung Rina; that unfortunately became obsessed with him who set all the 'crimes' like a Play, in a spur of Ultimate Luck he managed to Regress 15 years back, and has made it his life goal to kill Jung Rina. ... .. A girl who just just finished eating Crabs at a Sea food Restaurant for her Popular Mukbang channel found out she had become a Comic Character; Jung Rina, after she woke up from her nap to see herself in a 12 year old's body. That same person is also the Villainess of a Comic named Deceptive Regression. [Genre: Gore, Romance, Mystery, Drama] Tags: Harem, OP Protagonist, Regression, Super super super cool Protagonist. Stars: 2.5/5 Super super super cool Protagonist was Bullshit! For fun, she always read low stars Comic, and talk shit about it anonymously. Now, she didn't actually think she would transmigrate into the said Shitty Comic.

This book is for girls who love masked men. In "Revenge and Roses," Lena is on a mission to exact revenge on a mysterious masked man she believes has wronged her in the past. Each Tuesday, she finds a single rose on her desk, left anonymously, stirring memories of a once-close relationship. She suspects the masked man might be the same person from her history, recognized only by his eyes, but he never reveals his face, adding to her uncertainty and frustration. "Your eyes are the only mask I've ever needed to see through, Little Bunny." - The Masked Man

A NOSTALGIC TEENAGE LOVESTORY REVOLVES AROUND HIGHSCHOOL STUDENTS WITH MANY BEAUTIFULL MOMENTS AND TWIST AND TURNS . WHEN ALL SEEMS LIKE YOU ARE MADE FOR EACH OTHER BUT DESTINY WANTS TO TEST YOU. WILL THEY ABLE TO ENDURE THIS ?