A Lion In The Winter

Earth was once a magical place, where peace and prosperity reigned, but when some people learned the dark side of magic, there is chaos everywhere, it's only up to one person, Derkile. A 17 years old boy is on a mission as a sorcerer to bring peace back to earth, and along the journey he also became a mythical creature, a half human/ half lion. will he be able to face all the challenges that comes up during his mission?, let's find out.

——— Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. My body stiffened as a palace guard called for me from the other side, but I ignored it. Mei, on the other hand, began pushing me away in a panic. "Cheng, let go," she said, struggling in my arms. "Can't you hear him? What if he comes in and sees us like this?" "I don't care," I replied, my lips brushing her ear. "Tell me you forgive me, that's all I need. I won't let go until you do." I knew I was taking a risk, a huge one, if we were seen like this, there would be consequences. But losing Mei would be the bigger risk, the one I couldn't take. I couldn't let her slip away. "I just need to hear you forgive me, mei. That's all I need right now." The guard knocked again, calling my name, and Mei struggled harder. "Cheng, please," she said, her voice cracking under the strain. But I didn't budge. Finally she muttered, "Fine. I forgive you." "I forgive you, you crazy jerk." "You really mean that?" I asked, my voice barely audible. She nodded, exasperated, and only then did I release her. Just as I did, the door swung open, and I barely had time to step back before the palace guard entered, the guard rushed in, his face pale with worry. It was a close call. too close, but I didn't care. Mei flinched at the intrusion, but quickly composed herself, stepping away from me to a more respectable distance. The guard, wide-eyed and clearly flustered, fell to his knees in a bow. "My deepest apologies, Your Highness. I called for you several times but received no reply. I entered out of concern, fearing the worst." I glanced at Mei, but she wouldn't meet my eyes. She simply gave the guard one last look and walked out, leaving the room without a word. I let out a long, exhausted sigh, running a hand through my hair, still reeling from everything that had just happened. Turning back to the guard, I motioned for him to stand. "Get up" "And next time, don't enter my room without permission." ———— Desperate for an heir, the Emperor strikes a dangerous deal with Lokiàn Shén, a 100,000 year old demon. The pact brings him Prince Cheng but also a terrible curse—a shadow that threatens Cheng’s life and the stability of the empire. As the Emperor's health wanes, political vultures circle, and the court is filled with doubts on Cheng's future on the throne. Meiying, a fearless warrior, returns home after years of secret training in the martial world only to find her home in ruins and her family vanished. With a desire for vengeance, unknowingly saves the prince during a deadly ambush. Their destinies collide, and she discovers her own powerful secret; a rare ability to manipulate one's life force, once wielded by protectors of the throne. But her newfound powers are unpredictable, and Cheng’s curse only deepens the chaos surrounding them. As political conspiracies rise and dark forces awaken, Cheng and Meiying must forge an unlikely alliance to save the empire. Can Cheng overcome his curse to claim his destiny? Will Meiying’s quest for vengeance tear them apart—or lead to salvation? Author’s Note (Rong King) This story is a work of fiction, entirely created from my imagination. Any resemblance to real people, events, or places is purely coincidental. I have made every effort to craft a compelling narrative, but I acknowledge that some scenes or details may be inaccurate or unintentionally offensive. For this, I sincerely apologize. My intention is to entertain and inspire, not to harm or misrepresent. Thank you for your understanding.

Kael, a reclusive and antisocial man, died alone in his apartment, consumed by frustration and regret. But his tale didn't end in darkness. Reborn in the unforgiving world of Eridoria, where the law of the jungle reigned supreme and apes were eerily absent, Kael found himself in the body of a lion cub with a unique bloodline. This was no ordinary rebirth; he was a lion unlike any other. Thrust into the complex web of pride dynamics and social hierarchy, Kael must navigate treacherous alliances, rivalries, and his own primal instincts. With a fierce determination burning within, he sets his sights on a singular goal: to claim the title of the ultimate King of Beasts. Warning: R18, incest, harem, neutral MC, violence.

Twice killed and once saved. A king born to destroy the world. Another destined to save it. The deceased king from a fallen kingdom will rise to live again. Only to find love in a vengeful king. “Sing me a lullaby. One that will guide me to the heavens. Set me free from the chains wrapped around my neck.” “Why don’t you sing to me instead? Guide me to you. Let us set sail on these clouds together forever.” “Don’t you know what that means for you?” “I would do whatever it takes to live a dream with you.” “With this sword in my heart, I bleed for you.” (This is BL *BoysLove*) (Front cover photo is not mine. Please send me a message for credit.) (Criticism on the novel and tips on how to improve my writing are very much welcome.)

Apocalypse、Rebirth、Explosive hoarding of supplies、Infinite space、Blackening Revenge of Bitch. The world has entered the Ice Age, and the end of the cold ice has arrived, with 95% of humanity on the planet dying! In his previous life, Jack was killed by someone he had helped because of his kindness. Reborn a month before the end of the Cold Ice Age, Jack awakened his spatial ability and began to crazily hoard supplies! Lack of supplies? He emptied a billion of dollar warehouse in a super mall! Are you living comfortably? He built a super safe house that was comparable to a fortress of the end! The end of the day is approaching, and others are frozen into dogs, willing to give up everything for a bite.

Have you ever felt the world just stop, your heart skipping a beat, and time slowing down with just one look at someone? That is exactly what happened to the prince in In a Hunt for the Enthusiast. There he stood, entranced. She was glorious and beyond anything he had ever seen: moonlight skin, lips dabbled with the barest tinge of crimson, eyes.eyes that could rival the beauty of nature itself. The princess was perfect, and at this moment, the prince's heart was no longer his. But wait-intriguing, isn't it? Who is this enchanting woman who has so easily be-spelled the prince? And who is this prince? What about him? Are they opposites, or is there something that connects them more than people might notice? These are just the start. In a Hunt for the Enthusiast, the book is not merely a tale of mystery but of discovery, secrets, and unexpected connections. Each page peels back layers of their worlds, revealing not only who they are but why their meeting will change everything. So, dear reader, ready to uncover the truth? Dive into the story and let it take you on a thrilling ride. I promise-you're going to love it! Until the next chapter update: keep reading, keep loving, and most importantly, stay curious.

"-A thousand years, waiting for the sun to shine on us again. A thousand years, screaming for the gods to take mercy on us. A thousand years, crying for our loved ones to come back to life. A thousand years, of pitying our enemies who suffered the same inhumane human-created disasters due to human greed that knows no bounds." He spoke coldly, choking the lungs of the woman sitting in front of him. The woman who knew nothing, yet, still became a victim of the same disaster he endured for thousands and thousands of years. Her sharp eyebrows that he follows to thin almond-shaped eyes that shone grey with pearls falling from them as if she were a clam endlessly spilling precious jewels with no one to help collect them. However, his mouth still continued to spill the cold truth to her "A thousand years...Waiting to be saved by someone, anyone. How many years can a person hold onto a meaningless life like this? Tell me, Miss Shao. How, in the end, could I have saved my people? Should I have asked them to do the same as me? Cursed to live for eternity being haunted by the ghosts of our past." He smiled ruthlessly while the woman's lips trembled and she wordlessly brushed the tears that escaped her away. "-Force them to witness their loved ones die from either their own hands or mine, their leader. Tell me, exactly what is this life supposed to amount to at the sacrifice of so many others?"

The once great kingdom of Light City is now left with only memories of its glory and grandeur. After a mysterious tragedy that led to the collapse of the kingdom, the land is covered with debris and ruins of once-grand cities and castles. Old legends and stories tell of a glorious past, but now they are only memories of what once was. In this new world, several years after the fall of the kingdom, the main character, a young traveler named Qwiler, decides to leave his home and set off on a journey around the world. He goes to distant lands that were once part of Light City, but have now turned into wild lands, unknown and full of dangers.

Eli was a boy wandering the vibrant streets of a city, devoid of any memories of his past. Each day brought new adventures as he observed the world around him. Families rushed by, filled with laughter, highlighting his solitude.

born to Tyrion Lannister the dwarf of casterly rock and a whore with giants blood from the cold unforgiving North a month after roberts rebellion ended a baby boy is born with the soul of someone from earth but not a normal man a sociopath trapped by earths laws forcing him to live a normal life till now when he's given a chance in a world that only cares about strength how will he do well even I don't know but let's find out

Leonardo Blakes is a man with a dark dominant side. When he hires his new maid, a sweet innocent lady who has no clue about his past, their mutual attraction leads them both to desire more than either of them imagined. Claire Martin's, is broke and in need of a job, when she answers an ad as a live-in housemaid. She's shocked at the size of the mansion her new employer, Leonardo Blakes, lives in and the fact that he is the most attractive man she has ever seen. Little does she know he's got a secret that involves his desires and his need for domination.Will Claire run or will she explore a darker side to her nature?

After being discharged from the army, Oliver came back home only to find that he did not fit in with society. He could not understand the emotions and rules of it. For a year he lived as a shut-in until Gateway appeared in his apartment. Before he could understand what was happening, his world was flipped upside down [Warning: MC will not be the savior type. if it does not benefit him he will not help. People will be seen as pawns in his game of survival]

After discovering her fiancé’s infidelity, Hailey Kim (Ha-eun) leaves behind her American life to spend Christmas in Seoul, hoping to heal and reconnect with her roots. As she settles in for a quiet holiday season, she’s startled to run into Joon Seo, her former high school bully. To her surprise, Joon has changed in ways she never expected—his once-mischievous charm now layered with a warmth that feels oddly comforting. In the spirit of the season, they cross path, and Hailey finds herself drawn to him, feeling the joy of Christmas with each moment they share. But as memories from their past resurface, she wonders if she can forgive old wounds or if their new connection is just a temporary spark.

In a futuristic world where your Genetic Abilities determine your status, Drew Li, a seventeen-year-old orphan living on Planet Kraus, makes his living by working in a soup kitchen at the Star Military Academy Training Base. As a series of events changes his life forever, Drew is given a chance to embark on his path to becoming an Intergalactic Warrior. Follow Drew as he becomes a Legend. WARNING: This is not LitRPG! *No Harems, No Sex Scenes, No Pseudo-Harems, No Truck-kun Isekais, No Isekais! **Lots of references and short chapters. Be warned! ***I do not own the image. ****Unstable Author. (No, I don't drink or do drugs. I'm just high every time a chapter is being written.) I'm a new author who came from another platform. Bear with me here as I’m not a master of English.

Collette, shifts to London, after getting into her dream university. She is living with her childhood best friend, Thalia, but what she didn't know was that Thalia's brother James lives there too. She hates him, mostly because he hates her. She hasn't spoken to him for the past six years. Is it going to be different seeing him now? Will their forced proximity lead to a love story? Umm if it doesn't why would you even pick this book up? Yup, they are definitely going to fall in love with each other, but there's a lot of setbacks and misunderstandings before that, so read away, to witness their love blossom.

In a land of absolute darkness, a young boy found himself alone and afraid, lost in a world where the very earth oozed with rot and despair clung to the air like thick fog. The boy remembers nothing of himself or his past, only his name and a deep, aching sense of loneliness.

Kai, an eight-year-old boy abandoned and shuffled between abusive foster homes, finds himself transported to a fantastical new world. He is greeted by a mystical tree that declares him "the strongest" and "the chosen one" destined to save the world. Initially skeptical and overwhelmed by the sudden change, Kai is forced to confront his past and embrace his newfound destiny.

Short stories for a quick read!

The story is set in a post-apocalyptic world devastated by nuclear warfare, leaving it in an endless nuclear winter. Humanity’s once-thriving cities have been reduced to desolate ruins, blanketed in snow and ice, with resources scarce and dangers lurking around every corner. The remnants of humanity are scattered, struggling to survive against harsh weather, mutant creatures, rogue agents, and hostile factions and much more. Dr. Elizabeth Kane, through her brilliance, has found an solution, bringing players from a different dimension planet to help her goals. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Author notes: - Dropped, currently working on a new novel. - As inexperienced as I am and not being a native english speaker, I'd expect my novel is rather hard to read, and likely because i wanted everything cinematic-and-movie-like experience for every readers despite that, sorry for the inconvenience. - Average words per chapter is 2000~ or higher, on my mood and the amount of content i wanna add. And note that the agents etc is inspired and not entirely accurate to the original thing.

Seventeen-year-old Talon Ignis Leonhardt has one goal: to become strong enough to never lose anything again. After losing his parents to a Rift—a tear between worlds filled with monsters—Talon trains at Vanguard Academy, wielding the power of an S-ranked Nemean Lion shard. But his strength comes at a cost. As he battles through dangerous trials, rivalries, and the dark secrets of the Rifts, Talon must master his shard’s immense power before it consumes him. Can he rise to the challenge, or will the monster within claim him first?

A short story about finding love.

In the sprawling, magical metropolis of Lumina City, Silas Calder lives a double life: by day, he’s a bartender at *The Alchemical Flask*, a speakeasy that caters to both humans and magical beings. By night, he secretly experiments with forbidden enchantments, yearning for a purpose beyond his mundane existence. When Kael—a mysterious and brooding shadowbinder with a dangerous past—walks into the bar, Silas’s life takes an unexpected turn. Drawn together by an undeniable connection, Silas and Kael discover they share a rare soulbond, a magical link that intertwines their fates. But their bond makes them targets in a city teetering on the edge of chaos. The Sentinels, an elite force tasked with policing magic, relentlessly hunt Kael for his shadowbinding abilities, while Silas struggles to harness the volatile magic within himself. As their feelings deepen, so does the danger. When the Sentinels raid *The Alchemical Flask*, Silas risks everything to save Kael, setting them on a path of rebellion against the oppressive forces controlling Lumina City. Together, they uncover the dark secrets of the Sentinels and the true nature of their soulbond, which may hold the key to saving not only themselves but countless others persecuted for their magic. In a city where shadows hold secrets and sparks ignite revolutions, Silas and Kael must confront their fears, embrace their powers, and decide how far they’re willing to go for love, freedom, and each other.

Marked by a curse from birth, Veron has known only chains and shadows, his dreams of freedom smothered by fate. When he seizes his one chance to escape into the forbidden Cursed Forest of Winter, he encounters an ancient, enigmatic creature who offers him an impossible choice: return to the life he fled or venture into a realm of untold power and danger. But within this otherworldly domain, nothing is as it seems, and every step pulls Veron deeper into a mystery that could grant him strength—or devour his very soul.

Living his life learning what it means to be the crown prince Arrius is set on a task he never once wished for where he'll meet friends go on adventures and even encounter different loves all while still knowing he must one day learn what it truly means to become king

In the heart of a brutal and unforgiving land, Sundiata Keita, known as Iron Lion, reigns as the powerful king of Sundiata. A direct descendant of the legendary founder of the Mali Empire, Sundiata embodies strength, dominance, and an insatiable thirst for control. Amidst the violence of battle and the complexities of leadership, he struggles with the duality of his nature: the fierce warrior who commands respect and the man who craves intimate connections defined by power. As his kingdom faces external threats and internal dissent, Sundiata's relationships with those around him—especially the beautiful women who serve him—become increasingly strained. When he encounters a young male servant, the boundaries of loyalty, desire, and dominance blur, forcing Sundiata to confront the very essence of his rule. Will he continue down the path of absolute power, or will he find a way to balance his desires with the responsibilities of leadership? As the lines between conquest and intimacy intertwine, Sundiata must navigate the treacherous waters of ambition, vulnerability, and legacy, ultimately asking himself what it truly means to be a king.