Decadent

Every five decades, a human princess will be offered as a sacrifice to the bloodsuckers in exchange for protection from the other kingdoms ruled by various creatures of the dark. As the only princess of her generation, Ariana has been chosen as the offering. However, she is more than unwilling, and understandably so. The royal family of the vampires is known to be cruel and sadistic. When she arrives, she plans to escape. Yet, her plans are quickly thwarted by the youngest vampire prince, Dimitri, who claims her as his own personal toy on her first night there. Will Dimitri be able to keep Ariana safe? Will she become his true love, not just his toy?

Sasha, a reckless event planner with a taste for trouble, throws an exclusive penthouse party that sets her life ablaze. A spilled drink leads to a heated graze of fingers with Julian, a brooding artist whose dark eyes promise heartbreak—and more. But when Lena, Sasha’s fiery ex, crashes their frenzied kitchen kiss, the night explodes into a threesome of tangled lips and forbidden thrills. What starts as a seductive game spirals into a steamy, chaotic web of lust, betrayal, and power no one can control. Julian’s married—to Mara, a cool, calculating temptress who knows every secret and plays her own game. Paint-smeared studio nights, rain-soaked wall-pounding passion, and masked threesomes in hidden alcoves blur the lines between love and obsession. Lena dances through it all, her hips a weapon of revenge, seducing Julian in a pulsing club to wound Sasha, only to crave her more. Mara’s dinners turn to dares, her foot sliding up Sasha’s thigh, her whispers sealing pacts in silk sheets—until jealousy and rage ignite a cabin clash where four bodies collide, boundaries obliterated in a symphony of gasps. From bathroom trysts on cold tiles to ropes biting skin in secluded retreats, Sasha’s caught in a storm of need—Julian’s possessive thrusts, Lena’s defiant grinds, Mara’s subtle dominance. Fury fuels punishing threesomes, solitude stokes self-pleasure, and every reunion teeters on redemption or ruin. As the chaos peaks, Sasha must choose—or surrender to them all. In Mismanaged Sex, passion drowns reason, revenge burns hot, and desire redefines everything in a final, decadent night of fragile truce and unrelenting heat. Will Sasha master the madness, or let it consume her?

Damien's life was ruined two decades ago by betrayal: his dearest friend Ethan and sister Serena betrayed him, leaving him impoverished and broken. Damien was consumed by vengeance and spent years rebuilding his kingdom, preparing to strike revenge. His plan is now being carried out: he sends his son Nate to seduce Ethan's daughter Evangeline, with the intention of breaking her heart and destroying her family. But as old secrets resurface, Nate discovers harsh facts about his father's betrayals, compelling him to doubt everything. Meanwhile, a shadow from Damien and Ethan's past, James, reappears with his own desire for vengeance, threatening to destroy both families in the concept of killing two birds with one stone. Betrayal by Love is a compelling story about love, vengeance, and the deadly consequences of justice. Who will ultimately triumph in this battle?

For ten years, Elena Morrison gave everything—her heart, her career, and even her family—to a man who cast her aside for another. When her world shattered, she leapt to her death, only to wake up a decade earlier. Determined to rewrite her destiny, Elena vows to avoid the man who betrayed her and protect her future. But her plans take a sharp turn when she uncovers the truth: she isn’t just a discarded wife. She’s a stolen heiress, and her entire life has been a lie. Now caught in a whirlwind of forbidden love, family secrets, and dangerous schemes, Elena finds herself in a sudden marriage with Victor Sterling, a man as dangerous as he is alluring. Together, they must uncover a tangled web of deceit that stretches back decades. Will she reclaim her life, or will the same forces that destroyed her before rise again to take everything?

Keith, a regular office worker from Earth, suddenly transmigrates to the world of the novel he had been reading for the past decade. The new world, which was also called Earth, was slightly different. People with various powers existed who were called awakeners, making this world comparatively dangerous and also mysterious. While he was thrown into the novel's world, he was also given a mystical ability to grant systems to other people. Armed with his special ability, he slowly climbs up the power ladder by taking "taxes" from the people he would give systems to. The only question that remained, was what would a realistic normal man, when faced with a similar minded protagonist, do when their goals opposed each other.

Lock city, a city located in Advran beaming with the occasional splashes of blood in homes for decades and the culprits never found. Bonnie, Luis and Leah, an unlikely trio have noticed the crimes have a certain pattern, leading them to the belief that the culprits have a connection. A sinister play is at hand and they don't know how long it will be, for the entire country to fully be drenched in blood of its own people. Bonnie and Luis have to work through this while navigating feelings and secrets that have been kept under wrap for years, maybe this is a chance for the pair to finally open up.

In a world where rulers inherit not only their thrones but also the debts of their predecessors, King Alric ascends the throne of a crumbling kingdom burdened by a contract signed centuries ago—a pact with the enigmatic Bank of Eternity. The debt must be repaid not in gold, but in lives. Every decade, a monarch must sacrifice a thousand of their own citizens, or the entire royal bloodline will be erased from history. But Alric refuses to pay. With assassins, rival nations, and the shadowy enforcers of the Bank closing in, he must uncover the origins of the contract, rally his people, and find a way to break the cycle before his time runs out. But as he digs deeper, he realizes the contract is tied to something older than his kingdom—something that wants to collect, no matter the cost.

In a broken world where survival hangs by a thread, Dunmore’s protective dome is the only barrier that stands between its people and the chaos outside. For decades, it has held firm, but with every spark of the crystal of the goddess Ilona, fear spreads that the end of humanity's last stand is nigh. Aric, a young defiant Vanguard warrior, has always been trained to protect Dunmore from demonic assaults but when rumors spread of the Aetherion; a sentient artifact of great power that vanished over two decades ago, he’s thrust into a conflict that extends far beyond his city’s walls. Aric must venture into the unknown, only to find that the world beyond the dome is far more dangerous and fractured than he imagined. The gods begin to resurface, in a bid to delay their inevitable downfall, turning their attention toward the mortals, hoping to manipulate humanity to reclaim what they had lost. However, alliances between gods and mortals are fragile, and as the search for the Aetherion increases, betrayal and ambition threaten to turn allies into enemies. The battle for survival is no longer just about Dunmore, it's about preventing the end of the world. Blood will be spilled, of both gods and mortals, as the lines between savior and destroyer blur. As faith weakens and power corrupts, Aric will be forced to confront the truth: sometimes, the greatest threats come from those sworn to protect. This is a tale of desperation and betrayal, where gods and mortals collide in a race against time. But in the search for salvation, will they find only destruction?

3.8 billion dollars. That how much it had cost Billionaire Lewis Bronson to create his daughter. 3.8 billion, and decades of research. Nothing about Mirabelle Bronson was a mistake. From the exact HEX number of her hair, eyes, and skin, to the wires running where veins should have been. Mira's never questioned anything her father has told her, until he sends her on an off-earth mission that uncovers secrets better left buried. Her target, Elias X4T9F, is anything but human. Created as an artificial intelligence model, Mira quickly realizes the man she was tasked to eliminate, can't be killed to begin with. Soon, Mira finds herself hunted by the very man she sought to kill, a man-or rather, a machine-who will stop at nothing to possess her.

Transported to a parallel world, Lin Yun became a prison guard in a different world. Every day, he had to face heinous criminals with supernatural abilities. He originally thought that he would muddle through his life, but unexpectedly, the system arrived in time. Decades later, the name of the Prison Lord struck awe throughout the world.

In an age of space travel and exploration, a war between the Eltec Empire and Galactic Alliance of Species has been in a stalemate for decades. A young girl, Tienerra Santii a Soltarian (dragonborn) who has also lost her family to this war is seeking to rescue her imprisoned family. On her journey to locate her surviving family, she comes across a young Foxlarian girl named Star Burday, who is looking to find freedom from her owner’s oppressive grip and to escape the Dark Region at any cost. Their meeting and subsequent journey will spark a chain of actions that change the course of the war and their journey for the best or worse. They will uncover a dark secret of the Eltec Empires origin and their past dark secrets. Will they overcome these challenges or fall victim to the darkness lurking within their own hearts. In an age of space travel, a war between the Eltec Empire and Galactic Alliance of Species has been in a stalemate for decades. Tienerra Santii lost her family to the war and is seeking to rescue her imprisoned family. Tienerra's journey will spark a chain of reactions that can change the course of the war and her journey for the better or for the worst. She will uncover dark secrets that can overwhelm her. Will she fall victim to the darkness lurking within her own heart or overcome it.

The year is 2122 Where wealth is owned by a few With technology and AI Causing our Jobs to die. With past protests and a failed coup Comes compromise anew With the introduction of UBI Allows them our allegiance to buy. As we all start to despair Decadence prevents social repair Though one from a powerful bloodline Created Dynasties Online. Where players create a dynasty Allowing those born in modesty A chance to be called your majesty Though for some, this was a Travesty. As we all take part in the constant conflict Some powerful people thought they were tricked And later lamented at their initial despise Failing to stop the game’s rise. As the unemployed play the game All with their own aims While some fight for their own fame A Kingdom I will claim. Reginald Coulan, creator and head of House Aurellion in dynasties online. Please read the author’s note before you start reading the novel.

Aqua has lost everything by the hands of the supreme deity of her world, her family, her home and even her entire race. But it was not enough to break her, After Decades of fighting she finally was able to slay him but as his last ditch effort to kill her he sent her to a new world with many more dangers and challenges alike waiting. I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com

The era of human dominance on Earth had come to an end. Dragonborns, powerful beings with divine abilities, now ruled the world. Humans were relegated to slavery, forced to construct grand castles and labor on farmlands for their dragon overlords. The dragons had conquered every kingdom on earth except for one that thrived despite their oppressive reign - Eldoria. This prosperous kingdom had a dark secret behind its success and resilience against the dragonborns’ threats. Every decade, the dragonborns of Scalethorne demanded a tribute of slaves from Eldoria, and the time for the next offering was drawing near. In accordance with the kingdom's customs, King Rodric prepared slaves and a rare mineral resource to appease the dragon king. However, Rodric was horrified when the demand turned to something far more precious. His daughter, Aria.

Magic is dying, and those who once wielded it are being hunted to extinction. Branded a traitor and stripped of his power, Kael Veydris awakens after a decade of imprisonment with only a cryptic command burned into his mind: "Find the Last Ember." Hunted by a world that fears magic and haunted by a past he cannot remember, Kael must uncover the truth before the last spark of arcane power is snuffed out forever. But some forces believe magic was never meant to return—and they will stop at nothing to see it erased.

Tom Scott never intended to become a hero. Accidentally summoned to another world after the true hero had already arrived, he was left to carve his own path. Over the years, his incredible skill and tenacity earned him the title of an S-class adventurer, celebrated and respected across the land. But after a decade of relentless quests and battles, Tom yearns for peace. Memories of a serene countryside—its lush green forests, golden wheat fields, and a tranquil lake—call out to him. Determined to leave the chaos behind, he sets his sights on this idyllic haven to start a new chapter in life. Yet, even in retirement, the world has a way of pulling adventurers back into its fold. Can Tom truly find the quiet life he seeks, or will his past follow him to the countryside? author's note: I have used that name so redundantly on my reruns of Stardew Valley.

Her world stopped moving, everything seems gray, after surviving for decades, her wheel of life has finally ended its rotation. But that was just one life, who knows that there will be another one waiting for her, a new life in another world, filled with magics and adventure. However it seems like her reincarnation had a connection with her game obssession on earth, she possessed her stupidly strong character as a demihuman, when given such a massive gold spoon, people tend to reveal their true self. And for this girl, she might have more loose screws on her brain than what others think. ============ You've seen it hundreds of times, another overpowered story, let's hope i can bring fresh stuff to this clichè story :pray: Comment the paragraphs if there's a typo, since i work alone it's a bit hard to reread each chapter after i was done writing.

It's that time of the decade when the business tycoons in America fight for yet who gets to perch at the peak. Being the winner of 'Thee Business Mogul Award' comes with a lot of premium benefits, more of everything like a black card, unmatched luxury, prestige and a tantalizing seat in the government: talk of such power. As it stands now, only the top 1% of such people stand a chance. One of such people is 'Michael Gild', the current owner of the prize and still has plans to gift it back to himself. 'Loreen Scott', the alluring Latin American whom has had her eyes on the prize for as long as she can remember. It's a wrong time for 'Anderson Clarke' to be entangled in rumors of a business-threatening scandalous relationship with powerful 'Simeon Walton'. And many others. It's still that time of the season. Let the best man win.

It's that time of the decade when the business tycoons in America fight for yet who gets to perch at the peak. Being the winner of 'Thee Business Mogul Award' comes with a lot of premium benefits, more of everything like a black card, unmatched luxury, prestige and a tantalizing seat in the government: talk of such power. Only the top 1% - the elites stand a chance. One of them is Michael Gild, the current 'Business Mogul' who has plans to gift it to himself. Then, Loreen Scott, a fierce enemy who is determined to keep the prize permanently out of Gild's reach. These two are inevitably drawn into a path by fate, where the thorns cracking the fragile earth seems to never have an end; and the flowers blooming the trees, too alluring to resist. It's still that time of the decade. Let the best man win.

The Rubix Cube had made a lot of enemies for decades, one of them comes back for revenge. Despite their best efforts their children and grandchildren get caught in the cross fire.

Yuno, a 17-year-old slender youth compelled to enter military school as Earth faces the looming threat of renewed conflict with extraterrestrial beings. Decades prior, aliens invaded Earth, triggering the emergence of superhuman abilities among humans, leading to a fragile truce. With the specter of impending war, all youths come of age to join military training. On the pivotal day of Yuno enrollment, a cryptic dream alters the course of his existence, heralding a tale of bravery, self-discovery, and enigmatic revelations that will shake the universe *The cover art is not mine if the original artist want’s me to take it down please contact me

When Si Shen encounters a particularly volatile and damaged soul, he is drawn into an investigation that uncovers the source of her corruption. This cultivation artifact of unknown origins which had driven the spirit mad piqued Si Shen's interest. While Si Shen wanted to investigate alone, he crossed paths with Xue RenJie who was pursuing his own investigation of an old massacre that happened a decade ago. Together, they delve into the artifact's origin, uncovering hidden truths and impending chaos in the cultivation world.

___Lost Notes___ In this age of superheroes, the public safety is at the hands of these all so powerful figures. Located in the metropolis of Condor is the worlds strongest hero, UltraMan. In his decade long carrier, he has destroyed multiple conspiracies started by the city's old elite, single handedly apprehended the mafias that encroached upon the weak and feeble and even stopped several alien invasions and infiltrations. It is safe to assume that such a man would have many enemies, but with skin that cannot be pierced by any earthly means and strength that puts the legends of old to shame, how can such a creature ever be defeated? If UltraMan wanted to, he could have conquered earth at any time. So why did he not? No one quite knows. '' In any regards, he is seen as the balancing force of the world. So what happens if he is removed from the picture? What if I removed him? How will the world live? How will "I" live? ....

Marrying the horrendous King of Lievca couldn't get any worse since Elsie, the white princess of Sevannah, had heard a myriad of tales about the unfortunate demise of Lievca's Queen that had plagued the Kingdom half a decade ago. And Moon, never has she ever thought her life would play a sick game on her that has her thrown into the high walls of The Great Lievca. Never in her wildest dreams, Elsie had ever imagined she would end up baring her neck to the mysterious monarch of Lievca to mark her as his, which very much could grant her a death sentence.

#Romantic #love #drama A romantic tale about love, loss, and rediscovery, spanning decades and testing the limits of fate. Main Characters 1. Sophia Carter – A talented violinist, deeply passionate but torn between love and ambition. 2. Ethan Reed – A quiet, steadfast writer with a profound way of expressing his feelings through letters. 3. Clara Winters – Sophia’s rival for loving Ethan.

When Lily comes back home on the request of her father, she has to deal with her brothers and the family business while searching for answers to a decade long question, where is my mother?

Falling for his warm touch despite his usual coldness, she loved him only to be disappointed and betrayed in the end. When love turns to darkness, it festers to be poisonous and consumes the soul. The naïve Arabella evolved. *** “Thank you for becoming my wife,” was her cold husband’s last words before he died, coupled with a smile that had never before graced his lips. Not on their wedding day. And not even at the birth of their only child. Emperor Ferdinand, someone Arabella loved so much, killed their son. She became a villainess and vowed revenge for her beloved child. For a decade, she used everything she could to make Ferdinand pay. Until finally… he fell to ruin! With her revenge complete, Arabella's life soon ended with her dead husband in her arms. But fate wasn’t done playing with her. All of a sudden, she was back two decades ago right after their wedding. Was it a curse or a blessing? It didn’t matter. Because there is only one thing she needed to do. “I will ruin you in this lifetime too!” This was her hateful promise to herself upon realizing she was reborn. But in her second life, Arabella was unexpectedly bestowed a gift to uncover the truth. Who was wrong and who was right? Only time will tell.

Beneath the rain-soaked streets of New Haven lies a place shrouded in fear and myth—a narrow passageway known only as Whispers in the Mist. For decades, people have vanished near its shadowy entrance, leaving behind only rumors of cryptic graffiti, faint whispers, and figures hidden in the fog. Elliot Grayson, a jaded journalist desperate to reclaim his career, reluctantly takes on the investigation after a distraught mother pleads for his help. Her daughter disappeared after venturing into the alley, leaving behind a notebook filled with haunting details that suggest the alley's legends may be far more real—and far more dangerous—than anyone imagined. As Elliot digs deeper, he uncovers a dark conspiracy tied to the alley’s secrets, one that stretches back decades and seems determined to keep him silent. But the deeper he ventures, the more the whispers call to him, tempting him to step into the mist and discover what lies beyond—where the line between myth and reality begins to blur. In this spine-chilling blend of suspense and urban mystery, Whispers in the Mist will keep you questioning what’s real, what’s imagined, and how far you’d go to uncover the truth.

The Eternal Slumber Ends Darkness. Endless, suffocating darkness. I had long lost count of the years. Decades? Centuries? Perhaps even millennia. The passage of time held no meaning in this abyss. My name, my power, my very existence—forgotten by the world I once ruled. But fate, cruel yet ever-enticing, had not abandoned me completely. A voice—faint, yet unmistakable—echoed through the void. "Oh great one... please... lend me your strength..." Something within me stirred. A warmth, long lost, flickered in my chest. The chains that bound my soul trembled. And in that moment—after an eternity of nothingness—I awoke.

The world is in ruins, torn apart by a brutal war over a single artifact—the Shard of Origin, a relic said to hold the power to rewrite existence. For nearly two decades, Victor Julius Edwards fought, killed, and bled for a chance to claim it. But in the end, it cost him everything—his wife, his daughter, and the future he once believed in. Now, dying and delirious, Victor makes a final, desperate choice. Instead of handing the Shard over to the power-hungry elite who started this war, he consumes it. What happens next is beyond comprehension. Thrust into an existence where past and future collide, where echoes of lost lives whisper in his mind, Victor must navigate the chaos of time itself. Will he use his newfound power to fix what was broken? Or will his wrath consume what little remains? One thing is certain—the war is far from over.