Heart Of Stone A Beauty And Beast

Elara Moreau, a quiet restorer of antique books, has always felt a deep, unexplainable yearning—a sense of searching for something lost. Her life changes when she discovers an ancient journal filled with cryptic passages about love and destiny. Guided by its clues, she is drawn to a mysterious mansion, where she uncovers fragments of a past life, including letters, a locket, and a key. The arrival of a stranger, Caspian, deepens the mystery. He gives her an intricately carved box containing a key that unlocks secrets hidden within the mansion’s walls. Elara learns she is the reincarnation of a soul caught in a cycle of love and loss. In a past life, she was Eveline, a woman whose forbidden love for Matthias ended in tragedy. Bound by an unfulfilled promise to reunite, their souls have been trapped in a cycle of separation across lifetimes. As Elara delves deeper, she experiences haunting memories of Eveline’s life, uncovering the truth about the love, betrayal, and sacrifice that bound her to the mansion. Yet, darker forces within the house threaten her quest, seeking to keep her trapped in this cycle. Caspian’s true motives remain uncertain, leaving Elara torn between trusting him and following her instincts. To break free, Elara must confront the shadows of her past and make a choice that could either reunite her soul with its lost love or bind her to an eternity of yearning. Whispers of a Borrowed Heart is a tale of timeless love, haunting secrets, and the enduring power of the soul’s deepest desires.

Fresh out of college, Elena's life takes an unexpected turn when a search for her missing father thrusts her into a perilous pact with Raphael Mancini, a dangerously handsome Mafia boss with a vendetta. Raphael, still seething from her rejection at her graduation party, pulls her into his treacherous world, with a contract that binds her to him.

"You can't change. You will always be a monster.” Lily, bearer of the heart of an ancient dragon. What many would have considered a blessing, she saw as a curse. Because of it, she was forced into a political spiral of schemes, all due to what beat within her chest. This unwanted gift took everything from her — her dreams, her family, and even her life. Fortunately or not, she was granted a second chance; with that, Lily embraced her fate in pursuit of change and, most importantly, answers. Along her journey, she encounters fantastic beings, eccentric cultivators, and ambiguous villains. Follow our protagonist as she climbs the harsh mountain imposed by dark forces to reach the summit. But the price of power is greater than she imagines.

When Keegan died, he did not expect to come back to life. What's even crazier than coming back to life? Coming back as a monster! Ren awakened in this new world filled with possibilities, but he was not in the right form to explore those possibilities. He had reincarnated as a monster that was constantly hunted to be tamed by the dominant races of this world! "What blasted bullcrap is this?! If I wanted to be reincarnated, I should have been born as a human at least!" Join Keegan on his journey through this new world as a beast who doesn't want to be tamed.

[WARNING: MATURE CONTENT]. I am an ordinary high school girl. My name is Lily, a beautiful girl with blue hair and blue eyes. On the day I was born, a fortune teller predicted my twist of fate, declaring that my appearance would cause great trouble. My parents believe strongly in this vision, and for this reason, they conceal my beauty, making me appear as the ugliest girl. Well, I'm not sad because I know this is only a concealation. I fell in love with my classmate, Lu Chen. I sought the help of my friend regarding this matter, and surprisingly, Lu Chen asked me out. Happily, I accepted his proposal without a second thought, and we began our relationship. Our relationship lasted for a year and a half, and I thought that since he loved me so much and didn't care about my appearance, I should give him a huge gift: to reveal my stunning appearance. I was prepared and ready, so I went to his house, but I was greeted with an unbelievable scene. My friend and my boyfriend, in the same room, were together, making love. That's not all, I also overheard their conversations that he approached me not out of love, but because he was using me to maintain a good image at school while also protecting his relationship with my friend. Heartbroken, I snatched the nearest vase and went away to the cliff. I never expected him to come after me. I couldn't accept reality; I couldn't bear it at all and I sought a breakup, but instead of granting my wish easily, he pushed me off the cliff. I thought I was going to die, but my life was strong; I didn't perish. However, that strong life of mine was strangely troubling as I found myself in a beast world. In this beast world, beastmen were the most handsome, while their females were extremely ugly to the point of causing pain to the eyes. I discovered that the men could have only one wife in their entire life, while females could have as many husbands as they wanted. Furthermore, females had the opportunity to abandon their husbands, and death awaited the men who were abandoned. How I wish the men in my world were punished like this! I could only pity the unfortunate beasts. Oh... I am a peerless beauty in the beast world, and I am pursued by many powerful beasts. It's really true that only a beauty can be surrounded by power. What do I do? i only want to go back home, If possible, I want to punish both my friend and Lu Chen. but the question now is... how do I go back? am stuck her with powerful Beasts as my mates

In the remote mountains of Appalachia, sixteen-year-old Daniel Cooper has an unusual talent. He's known in his rural community for his uncanny ability to throw stones with incredible speed and precision, even curving them mid-air to hit his target. For Daniel, this skill is simply a part of his life, used to hunt or entertain friends, until a fateful encounter changes everything. When James Larkin, a former professional baseball pitcher known as the “King of the Mound,” crashes his small plane near Daniel’s village, he stumbles upon Daniel displaying his extraordinary throwing abilities. Intrigued and sensing raw, untapped potential, James realizes he’s found a rare talent – one that could be honed for greatness on the baseball field. Driven by his own dreams of reviving a struggling high school team and haunted by memories of his glory days, James offers Daniel a chance to leave behind his quiet, isolated life and pursue a future he never imagined. But the path isn’t easy. As Daniel steps onto the baseball diamond for the first time, he faces challenges far beyond the stones he threw back home. He must learn to navigate the intricacies of the game, master a new kind of throw, and confront a world that’s both exhilarating and unforgiving. Alongside his newfound mentor, Daniel discovers that his greatest battle will be overcoming self-doubt and proving he belongs among those with far more polished skills and experience. Legacy on the Mound follows Daniel’s journey from a small-town underdog with a rural gift to a determined young man chasing an unexpected dream, inspired by a coach with his own story to tell. In this tale of mentorship, grit, and the unbreakable bond forged between coach and player, Daniel learns that with the right guidance, even the most unconventional talent can be a game-changer.

[Ding! You have shared an intimate moment with the Goddess of Light] [Ding! You have received …% of her stats attributes] [Ding! You have increased her stats attributes by …%] … Cain wakes up only to find himself transmigrated into a novel that he had read a few years ago before his death. In this new fantasy realm where the strong are respected and the weak are trampled, Cain awakens his “Unique SSS-Ranked Primordial Beast Master Talent” before an error happens and merged with “Extra’s Harem Gacha System” which can help him become stronger by having sex with powerful women, including those summoned from the system’s Summon Pool. After merging his talent with the system, he can also contract and evolve powerful beasts, instantly upgrading their ranks using Evolution Points. With the ability to convert money into Evolution Points, Cain decides to build his own force, amass wealth, and take full advantage of the system’s potential to rise above all. [Ding! Do you want to refine the Ice Dragon’s Evolution Pill?] [Ding! Do you want to refine the medicine liquid of God's rank?] [Ding! Do you want to refine the Godbreaker sword of the God’s rank?] … After waking up, Cain realizes that his situation is far from simple. He finds himself inhabiting the body of the youngest prince of the weak, unranked Elarion Kingdom, who was recently poisoned and killed by his fiancée, despite having already stated he had no interest in the power struggle of the Elarion kingdom to the point he didn't awaken his talent. However, the only problem is not just that. Cain remembers the Elarion Kingdom as a mere footnote in the novel because it's destined for destruction. Now, Cain is determined to rewrite his fate. He vows to claim the throne, prevent the kingdom's destruction, and transform it into the strongest force in the world before the Era of the Gods descends upon the land. --------------------------------------------------------- [WebNovel Rising Star II Entry] ALL SUPPORT is appreciated. Don't hesitate to add it to your library and give Power Stones!!

I was transmigrated into a cultivation world and received a powerful beast-taming system. Wow, lucky, right? But this system is too… weird. It evolves the beasts I painstakingly tame into beautiful girls and then asks me to increase their favorability. I thought I was going to become a big shot with a human harem, but now I have to please these evolved beast girls just to complete the missions this system gives...

Seojoon has always been the target of bullies at school, ridiculed for his weight and low self-esteem. His life is a daily struggle of avoiding confrontation, hiding behind baggy clothes, and enduring harsh jokes. But everything changes after a humiliating

Haruki Tenryu, an 11-year-old boy known as a spoiled brat, often causing chaos around him. He lives with his father and childhood friend, Michiko Tachibana, in the village of Morinaka in Hazan Nation. One day, during the village festival, they are attacked by fearsome beasts, resulting in the deaths of everyone in the village. Haruki's father, gravely injured and drawing his last breaths, reveals a secret to Haruki: he possesses a rare gift known as the BeastMaster Ability. His father instructs him to find Ryuji in the Kaze Shan Mountains. And he starts his journey to find Ryuji to master his ability. Join Haruki on his journey as he uncovers hidden truths that will blow your mind. And the novel is slow paced and you won't see a quick development of Protogonist. --- Join my Discord server https://discord.gg/TXBKegztK2

Set in a modern, bustling metropolis, Selene, a hardworking ad newbie from an ordinary family, meets Blake Lu, a powerful business tycoon. When her firm takes on Blake's project, her unique idea draws his eye but also envy. After a plagiarism misunderstanding is cleared, Blake helps Selene out of a business scandal set by rivals. Their relationship develops despite status differences and family objections. Blake's company then faces a severe crisis....

Artie had lived her whole life feeling like a joke. Whether it came to her full name, her parents ‘abandoning’ her and her next door neighbours taking her in, or finding out that her lover was part of a cult and was cheating on her. Said lover then stabbed her. It felt like she just couldn’t catch a break. So when she found herself in a puddle of her own blood, staring up at a fake painted sky, she could only find humour in the situation, and prayed that the next life was kinder. Only she woke up. In the same body, with the same stab wound, only in a world full of magic, swords, and a dead King Arthur? Yup. The round table existed, the knights existed, and so did everyone of legend that she’d heard about as a child. Only it was the beginning of their tales. Nothing had happened yet, except the formation of Camelot, the crowning of the King, and then the sudden death of the King of Legend, King Arthur Pendragon. She would have thought this was another cruel joke if everyone wasn’t wandering around in mourning clothes. If this was a practical joke, it wasn’t a very funny one. Artie was tired. She’d already spent almost a decade working as a police officer, and then a detective, so she felt like she had earned her peace. Especially after all the shit she’d been put through, but someone had different plans. And Artie’s life wasn’t quite done yet. In fact, it seemed like in the eyes of the creatures of this world, this was where she was always meant to be. The time she spent getting her ass handed to her in the other dimension? Just a warm up. And now she was expected to just…go along with what everyone else wanted her to do? Including magical beings who were responsible for taking her from one dimension to another. Artie felt like she was in over her head, even if there were several concerned, attractive knights around her. She wasn’t sure if she was going to run away from all the new responsibilities, or embrace them. She wasn’t a rule breaker by nature, but maybe now was the time to change?

Lucius, who was a handsome man in his village, was suddenly exiled. The reason was because he didn't awaken any talent for beast-taming. The villagers didn't feel sad at all because Lucius was an orphan; although he was handsome, looks didn't matter in this world; only power was. Lucius, who was now walking nowhere, soon rested on the sacred tree that was usually being prayed because of its size and age. Lucius then immediately prayed that he wanted revenge. Then, something happened to Lucius as he met the real sacred tree that was inside the tree. Lucius smirked, as this would probably help him, right?

（Warning:Mature content,Raffaele is heavily obsessed with our little bella） Beauty they say is in the eyes of the beholder. Everybody desires beauty and love it. What if it becomes a curse. Bellarosa（Beautiful rose）Romano is the daughter of the cook of the powerful mafia Vincenti family. She has been cared for and looked after since young by the Vincenti family when their eldest son and Don of the family decides to take up her and her mother's responsibility. Bella has always been scared of the Don who criticises her at every mistake she makes. Don Raffaele Vincenti is a man with IED intermittent explosise disoder. An incident of the past led to this disorder of his and only few can calm him down. Raffeale finds himself in a lustful obsession for the little woman who is in his care and with every growing day he desires her like a drug,oxygen and breathe. Bella is terrified by his madness Will she be willing to help him. Secrets get unveiled on the way ～～～～～ Groaning he takes her hand and places it on his buldge his eyes clouded with desire and lust. ''Please Bella,Touch me''Raffaele growls out gasps escaping his lips while tears fall out of Bella's eyes as she tries to retrieve her hand from his grip.

[Webnovel Rising Star ll Contest] What would you do if you were the younger brother of the number one genius under the heavens? What will you do if you know whatever you do, it will barely be a breeze before the raging flood of your brother's actions? Will you envy him, will you hate him, or will you support him and become a side character of an ever changing dangerous world? This was the situation Eugene found himself at, a boy filled with envy and jealousy toward his brother but also can't help to love him with all his heart. Unfortunately, the world never gave them time to process their complex emotions as things change everyday that seek to not just kill them but destroy their very homeland. This is a world that is barely functioning by the illusion of hope! The more ignorant you are, the more free you are and power comes with responsibility. Knowledge comes with the dangerous realization that the future is bleak and despair is around the corner. Eugene found himself born in a world that ‘Awakened’ as they called it, humans devolved from Apex Predators centuries ago and are barely cattle for the ever evolving beasts and monsters. Two things saved the humans from extinction, and it wasn't their knowledge or weaponry; they are all useless against intelligent beasts that can do better. What saved them was some benevolent beasts that took them as servants, slaves and some as cattle for rearing. The second thing that saved them was the appearance of Gateway that led to various realms in unknown dimensions which aided them to make a pact with willing beasts. They finally gained strength and power and huddled around Gateways and built. Eugene found himself in a race against time as he dived into an unknown dimension, filled with mystery and danger that might have the answers everyone desire. [Webnovel Rising Star ll Contest] Please show your support through comments and reviews!

After eight different reincarnations of being a human, Orin Stonewood wakes up in an ancient throne room to realize he’s reincarnated as a dragon, the emperor of the Infernosphere. The Infernosphere was a realm of main fire creatures. Waking up in the body of Zmey Ashbane, he learns about human’s hatred towards his kind. Beasts were just of a single definition to them – maniacal animals that should either be tamed or exorcised. He had spent his previous seven lives through unimaginable sorrow at being killed by his loved one. After dying the same way each time, he couldn’t care less and still would continue to hope for a chance to end the ritual cycle. To live a normal life. However, fate worked in sync with the Ninefold Resurrection Ritual that plunged him into this mystery. To be reincarnated nine times and die through the same source. And in his eighth reincarnation, he committed suicide to escape the recurring sorrow. Now a ruthless Western dragon named Zmey Ashbane, in the ninth and last chance, who governed the entire Infernosphere, must choose what was best for him. Either to end up getting killed by his loved one, become a Beast Tamer’s tame, or die at the hands of a Beast Exorcist. The choice was his to make. Follow Zmey Ashbane riding through the tides of a mysterious world consisting of marked humans, the Great Sage Hall, necrots from the Shadow Legacy who threaten the balance, and beasts from Infernosphere, Abyssal Waters, Noctisveil, Terramagna, and the Aerostorm Peaks.

Transmigration and beastmen story. Struggling to deflect the Murim cultivators hot on her heels, Cheon Soo-yeon, who was an S-rank hunter, and sole apostle of the Heavenly Demon constellation, had no choice but to jump into an unexplored abysmal space. However, instead of falling into a pit, the heavily injured lass finds herself landing on the nest of a mythical beast called vermillion bird. Scared stiff, the girl starts to question her life, if it was her retribution eating too much fried chicken. "Why is... there a flaming chicken the size of a building here?!" "Am I gonna be a samgyupsal after surviving a horde of Murim bastards?" Had she known this would happen, she would've endured eating carrots and cabages, opting for a vegetarian life! "Kyuu~" "Huh?" A soft chirp from the dumb-looking newborn chicks made her shudder. "Hey! S... Stop drooling while looking at me! If you're hungry call your mother. Guys, I'm not a worm for a bird feed. Hello? Hello?!"

Awakening beneath the waves, a stone giant rises from the depths, its body sculpted by nature itself, covered in cracks and crowned with trees. Confused and disoriented, it towers over an island teeming with life—a place where animals roam without fear of its enormous presence. But as sunlight warms its rocky frame, fragments of a life lost begin to flicker in its mind: memories of a man, hurrying through a crowd, a frantic rush to catch a train, and a fatal fall onto the tracks. Haunted by these flashes of a former existence, the giant questions its purpose. Is this some form of afterlife? Or has it been reborn as an ancient being tied to the earth? With each step across the island, it senses a pull to uncover its origins, piecing together who—or what—it once was. As it explores this wild land, the giant begins to discover powers bound to the earth, abilities it never could have imagined. Yet, even as it connects to the natural world, the giant feels echoes of its past humanity, a lingering sense of loss and purpose that drives it forward. Through encounters with the island’s creatures and the mysterious forces surrounding it, the stone giant embarks on a journey to rediscover its identity, bridging the gap between its human soul and its newfound, towering form of rock and and root.

There’s nothing more heart -wrenching than seeing the one you love, betray and forsake you. Zina sacrificed everything she had, including devoting two years of her life to a man who eventually betrayed her. Despite being pregnant with his child, she chose to kick him completely from her life. Few years later, she soared to success as a medical doctor. Alongside her professional recognition, she stumbles upon her hidden identity and a formidable power within herself. Suddenly, Xaden crawls back to her, seeking a place in her life again. And not only that, she finds herself fated to two mates, plunging her into a web of love, deception, and the struggle for forgiveness.

Her family took advantage of her, her boyfriend cheated on her and had an affair with her stepsister, and in the end, she was killed by them. But fate took pity on her and gave her a second chance in life, and in this life, she promised to get back everything that was stolen from her by those scums. But who would have thought that in this second life, she would also meet him? She was so spoiled and pampered by him that no one dared to bully her anymore. • • • • English is not my first language, so please expect some grammatical errors in this book. • • • • Cherryiako's other books: » My Little Sweet Wife [Completed] » Second Chance Of Love [Completed]

A cliche I love you, but you dont love me trope. ( not a happy ending typa book idk)

In a world where power and beauty are intertwined, a legendary assassin is reborn into an unfamiliar realm. Once feared as the top killer, he now finds himself in a land of magic and chaos, where strength rules and only the most ruthless survive. Determined to carve out a new empire, he begins to build an elite assassin organization, but he’s not just recruiting any killer—he’s searching for the perfect women. These women, fierce and captivating, will be trained in the deadly arts, molded into weapons of both beauty and terror. As the assassin moves through this strange world, he faces treacherous enemies, battles dark forces, and uncovers hidden secrets, all while gathering his stunning disciples. With each new recruit, his power grows, and his dream of dominating this world begins to take shape. But his journey is not just about power—it’s about finding the one woman who can match his ambition and stand by his side as an equal. From one breathtaking battle to the next, the assassin weaves through a web of danger, seduction, and intrigue. With the loyalty of his beautiful killers and the strength of his own unparalleled skills, he rises to new heights, reshaping the destiny of both himself and the world around him. The legend of the assassin is far from over—it's only just begun. And in the end, he will prove that beauty, blood, and blades are the true forces that rule the world

In a world where vampires and humans coexist, Princess Winter is forced into an arranged marriage with Prince Ryker, a mysterious and powerful vampire prince. As Winter navigates the complexities of royal politics and supernatural threats, she uncovers dark secrets that changed her life forever. Extract..... Winter's thoughts swirled as she descended into the castle's grand hall. Her father, the king, stood beside a tall, dark-haired figure. The vampire prince. "Ah, Winter, my dear, this is Prince Ryker," her father announced, his voice booming. She felt her heart stop beating as she stared at this handsome creature; he was very pale but different from how books described them to be; she felt Emma stiffen with widened eyes; "I am dying, princess." Winter swallowed hard as she clenched her fist. Prince Ryker's piercing gaze seemed to bore into her soul.

**Scott Hunter, the powerful and beloved Beta of the Silver Creek pack, seems to have it all—strength, respect, and a steady, if predictable, life. But everything changes when he crosses paths with Preston, a fragile omega on the verge of giving up.** **Preston's world has been shattered. His home pack, Red Moon, is crumbling, and he’s barely holding on, ready to surrender to the harsh reality that life has dealt him. But when Scott finds him, broken and vulnerable, a spark ignites that neither of them can deny.** **As Scott helps Preston heal from his trauma, the two face growing challenges—both from outside forces threatening their happiness and from within their hearts as they navigate their undeniable connection. Together, they will discover that love is not just about surviving, but about finding hope, healing, and strength in each other.**

Regaleon Williams- Crown Prince of Vlamunda. Melina- A mere servant with a horrendous reputation. They say that light and darkness could never clash together. However, it was different for these two opposites. He was a prince and she was a maid. Such a union was detestable in the eyes of the people. Even the gods of Vlamunda would never accept such a forbidden relationship. With the mentality that he is now King, Leon attempts to use his exclusive power to make their impossible relationship work. He believed such rejection was simply based on their differences in status and position. Therefore, he set out to abolish such a rule during his reign. What he fails to realize is the depth he would need to dig to know the true reason behind the gods' rejection of his bride. The mysteries... The secrets...dark and wounded secrets... And the betrayal... And now that he is aware of what lies ahead along with its consequences, is he still willing to embark on the journey? To listen to his heart and marry the one whom he truly loves? Or is he going to make this one sacrifice for his kingdom and spare them the impending doom? Find out on HEART OF A PRINCE.

(Mature content) “I don't share, plain and simple” His voice resonated. He was relaxed, in a sort of scary-calm way which was beginning to seem worse than shouting. The military uniform he was wearing still had drops of blood, it made looking at him a little bit painful…The Alpha Commander shouldn't have sunk those awful wolves on him. But Hardy never complains. And he never loses too. He was a predator, everyone else is prey. “I will give you a choice, Kitty…go and suffer with your deadbeat ex-boyfriend or stick with me and I will make him worship at your feet" *** Warning: Male lead dotes on FL. ML is Dangerous, FL is Adorable ** Cover is not mine. Credit goes to the owner

Lyra is a 21st-century girl from the modern world who accidentally transmigrated into the beast world while swimming. what happens when a gorgeous young girl with golden blonde hair and ocean blue eyes with ivory white skin doll falls into a world where the female population is drastically low. But as she stays in the world, she discovers many secrets about herself which she never imagined. Join her journey in discovering love, heartache, and the real truth of her life. This is my first story please support me and join me on my journey through this story. The cover photo is not mine Contains mature content with many r#18 scenes audience below 16 restrain from reading it. Follow my insta @ruby_rosie_2001

In the vast universe, on Monster Star, exotic beasts and powerful beast tamers fight for survival. Each side with the intent to annihilate the other. Alden, a boy of humble origins, always bullied and beaten in school, one day wakes up with a mysterious system. With the help of the system, he embarks on a journey of strength. To become stronger. His first destination, the Beast Taming Academy. But letting go of his fear is not easy, even so more the overcautious personality he has because of the bullies. He tends to overthink everything. And in this world, not everything is as simple as it appears on the surface. Follow Alden as he faces countless ordeals in this fantastical world. Will he prevail and become supreme or will the losses of his loved ones along the way take their toll and break him?