Is In The Garden Of Beasts

A noble girl who cares for only books and knowledge, not giving a single thought about marriage or what others think of her. She meets a commoner boy in a garden and their meeting keeps growing and growing, like the many flowers that grow. But lies grow the more they meet. Here, in the garden of lies, their tragic love begins.

"3, 2, 1… FIGHT!" the referee shouted. Both of the fighters threw punches at each other, and the crowd cheered. Benjo got hit, Chad got punched, and they just kept striking each other. In the video's of their previous fights they made me watch, they just wrestled and pinned each other, and it was boring. Chad got knocked to the ground and got up once more, then Benjo did the same. Mark and I watched in silence. A few minutes later, both of the fighters ran out of breath and just stood meters away from each other, each taking a moment to catch their breath. The crowd grew silent, and I looked at Mark "Damn, that was badass!" "Yeah, I agre-" "WHAT IS THAT!" someone shouted while Mark was talking. I look at the fighters and see a yellow aura and particles floating around both of them. The crowd is in amazement, and I take a closer look. I saw 2 lions beside each of the fighters. Wait, a lion? When did it get there? There weren't supposed to be lions around here.

After dying on Earth, Liam Porter awakens in Twin Land, a strange world ruled by powerful Spirit Masters. Surrounded by corpses and the wreckage of a destroyed carriage, Liam finds himself wounded—newly arrived in this new world—facing the man responsible for his predecessor’s death. Thrown on an island where he must survive, Liam survives a strange demonic ritual and awakens magical powers. In a world where magic reigns and mystical beings (beasts and monsters) are essential for the growth of the Spirit Masters, Liam will follow a unique path alongside an incubus demon-spirit! To get stronger, he’ll have to conquer women and tame beasts! But not only his captors and the beasts—Spirit Masters’ natural enemies—will stand in his way. He will also have to face the depraved reality in which he finds himself! … “I will become the new Beasts God! Nothing and no one will stop me from achieving my ambition!” Expectations: - Fast pace, particularly at the beginning. A balance between lots of action, kingdom building, slow analysis of the cultivation system and rune creation; - Dark truths of a medieval society; - The MC is a curious earthling with above-average intelligence. He’s not a genius, but he will bring some things from his past life into this world in order to have some advantages (later in the story); - Harem; - Dual cultivation; (it’s the MC’s main cultivation method); - From weak to strong; - Sect building (later in the story). Publishing schedule: 7 chapters per week (long chapters!). Releases around reset, at 00:00 UTC+8.

A king had drawn his card, wielding the power to rule, his presence commanding respect and fear. But as others stepped forward, drawing their own fates, whispers filled the air: Why do they get a chance? Isn’t the king the strongest, the one who crushes all beneath him? Then there’s the boy with the card of One. In a realm where power defines existence, this card signifies weakness, yet he stands unyielding, eyes locked on the unfolding game. The odds may be stacked against him, but the boy understands that true power is not dictated by titles or strength. With every challenge, he defies the game’s essence, knowing it is not the card you draw that defines you, but how you choose to play. As the king gazes down, he sees not just a boy, but a rival whose potential could shift the balance of power. The boy rises, not merely to survive but to prevail, revealing that the greatest strength lies in embracing one’s limitations. In the depths of the King’s Game, he learns that destiny can be reshaped by will and heart.A king had drawn his card, and with it, he wielded the power to rule. His presence [Contains Dark Themes]

Demons and Beast descended, terrorizing the whole world for the past hundred years. Everyone can awaken a grimoire and summon a beast during their age of ceremony. Lucas, awakening the weakest grimoire, also awakened the weakest beast- a small dog with no combat capabilities. Fortunately, as a transmigrator, Lucas also mysteriously awakened a system that allows him to evolve his summons into their mythical beast counterpart. Follow Lucas and his journey to greatness as he evolved his beasts into never been before seen mythical creatures.

Rowan sees beauty in death. The Order he has sworn to obey only sees defilement. As the reviled Caretaker of the Order, Rowan has accepted his role as a dutiful outcast because he believes it is the only way to prove his worth to the man who holds his sisters’ souls as collateral. With his magic and his voice, Rowan can absorb death and transform it, but only in ways the Order deems acceptable to maintain the stability of the reality it claims to protect Order must subdue Disorder. Reality must triumph over illusion. He is tainted and always will be. Rowan has never questioned those lessons, but that changes the night he harvests a crimson soul that is more than human and chooses to keep it a secret. When Rowan’s song transforms that soul into a beautiful and mysterious man he names Wren, he is forced to accept that sometimes duty is a lie and illusion is the only thing you can trust. As the fabric of the Order begins to unwind and a new kind of Disorder takes hold, Rowan will need to choose again, stand with the Order that held him down, or forge a new path with Wren at his side. He may be the only one who can restore balance to the worlds, but only if he can find balance within himself first. ************************************* Updates 3-4 times per week. Note: This story focuses on relationships. I promise an epic romance, lots of swoon-worthy moments, and a healthy amount of fluff. When it does get steamy…you might get burned. Fair warning for explicit content. I don’t shy away from my spice. There are lots of side characters and couples to fall in love with, in addition to the main couple. If you love the idea of found family, you will be happy. This book is set in a non-heteronormative world, so you will see various gender identities/expressions and types of love. ************************************* Excerpt (if you want the full steamy version, you will have to read the book!): Still reeling from the new magic that coursed under his skin and unsure of how to react to the desire that threatened to take control of him, Rowan froze. Wren's hot breath against his mouth sent a jolt of pleasure through his body, and he choked back a groan. A different kind of panic flared in Rowan's chest, burning him as if he were the one on fire. This was what he wanted, what he'd thought about every night since Wren left. But wanting more was one thing. Acting on it was another. He'd spent so much of his life hiding, he didn't know how to do anything else. One corner of Wren's mouth twitched as Rowan pulled away. When he attempted to free himself from Wren's grasp, Wren just hauled him closer. Rowan liked that he didn't have to think about what to do next. His bare chest thudded against Wren's torso, and the heat from Wren's body merged with Rowan's skin, melting him from the inside out. "What did you just do to me?" Wren's deep voice vibrated against Rowan's chest. "The Disorder of your illusion was holding you captive. I…I absorbed it." "Oh? Where did you learn to do that? Have I been gone that long?" Wren's grip loosened slightly on Rowan's wrists as if he was satisfied now that Rowan was practically sitting on top him. Rowan stared at Wren's lips. He opened his mouth to protest, but immediately closed it again. "I know you aren't going to say that I shouldn't touch you." Wren's free hand splayed over the small of Rowan's back. "Not when you started it." Rowan's breath hitched. "No. I'm not going to say that anymore. Not to you." "I thought you were afraid to be touched." Wren's fingers traced a circle over the curve of Rowan's spine as if testing for a reaction. "I know that I'm not afraid of you." Rowan waited for the panic to set in, but all he felt was desire. "With you, I want…" "You want what?" "I want more." Triumph flared in Wren's gaze before he narrowed his eyes. "Really? Then why are you still trying to get away from me?"

I had three simple rules: 1. Never remove the hood and mask. 2. Don’t attract attention. 3. Follow rule one and two at all costs. Simple, right? Well, I followed them religiously—until Jason came along and shattered them all. I didn’t want anyone to know my identity. I just wanted to stay in the shadows, finish school, and disappear. But no, the stupid jock had to get in my way, and now my peaceful, hidden life is in ruins. I didn’t mean to embarrass the school’s golden boy. His name? Jason. He’s the son of the country’s richest CEO. Ironically, I chose this place to hide from my own father, the man I’m trying to escape. I look too much like him, and if anyone made the connection, my cover would be blown. Hence, the hood and mask I wear every single day. But now, instead of just hiding from my father, I have to watch out for Jason, too. He’s vowed to make my life miserable. I still can’t figure out his obsession with me—one minute he’s humiliating me in front of everyone, and the next he’s trying to kiss me behind the bleachers.

Kris Valentine, a Marine who died in a mission, wakes up in a new world, inhabiting the body of a boy named Kris Blazewood. As he accepts his new life, he discovers the wonders of this new world. Scanning powerful Data Beast and becoming the best Data Trainer that ever was. Discovering new threats and protecting his new found life. Read on how Kris navigates the world full of monsters and Creatures. key note: System? Yes. Harem? maybe. World Building? Yes! OP MC? you tell me. Established Characters? Absolutely! Face-Slapping? Yeap! Sexy FMC? just read it :).

With Audrey’s lost childhood memories, Aiden thought that making a mini garden full of good people surrounding her might be better because he knows that if she finds the truth she’ll never forgive him. But as Audrey finds out the missing pieces of her past, she’s slowly falling for the person whom she shouldn’t and that's the person who killed her parents, Aiden. Will their love for each other be pursued after knowing the truth? Will Audrey forgive Aiden’s lies? Did Aiden really kill Audrey’s parents?

"Sad" might be the right word for Daru, a child who has the ambition to create peace in the midst of world chaos. Losing everything since childhood, living without parents, even someone he called family abandoned him - leaving him alone, who he considered a loser. In the midst of his downfall, when hope was slowly fading, an old man reached out to him, someone he considered a teacher, and it was there that Daru met Natasya and Adirama, his friends who always accompanied him in his joys and sorrows. Without realizing it, he was a terrible creature. which is said in legend to inhabit his body. Making him bear huge consequences, and this is where the story of a human child who creates peace begins with his best friend, Daru, who will navigate the cruel world of martial arts. "With the sword in my hand, I swear that I will bring about peace in the archipelago."

The Demon King has been defeated. There was only one survivor of the final battle and now the isekai world is in chaos; one abandoned adventurer must either choose find a way home or save the world.

he has nothing he has no one he walks around us alone and afraid of being alone to death he was thinking in his head getting out of nowhere truck next second you froze darkness this is like my first story I'm just doing it

When all hope seemed lost, a spark of magic ignited within. Now, faced with a brutal world, survival is your only choice. But in the shadows, ancient secrets beckon, offering a chance at redemption. Will you seize it, or succumb to the darkness?

In a world where your shot at fame and fortune depends on the awakening of your latent magical abilities, numbers are everything. Your Class? System? Chosen god? They’re all pieces of a puzzle conveying images of blood and death a thousand ways. But that’s life, ironically enough. And that blood, death, and experience is what comes from the modern heroes sacred duty. Explore Tangents. Kill monsters. Stop them from terraforming the Earth and everything else they’re attracted to— no matter how bizarre. Claude knows bizarre well. Living in the forests of New Gloria with his father gives him an upbringing unique from his classmates. In many ways he’s disconnected from the world of heroes. His near photographic memory of famous heroic events and tales of grandeur can’t change that fact. And no matter how many stories he reads, he can’t prepare himself for the truth of the heroes he’s confided in since boyhood and the monsters he’s feared since before then. As if he needed a more explicit showing, a strange and beautiful age old power is born again within him, twisting his very life into a tumultuous battle-heavy hunt of legend…. Fear twins. Embrace change. Prepare for war. Also the same story will be uploaded at Royal Road if you prefer that for reading!

[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 a world where the boundaries between realms blur, follow the journey of Yohan, a disenchanted college student who finds himself transported to a mysterious realm. With no future prospects, Yohan's mundane existence is suddenly disrupted as he is thrust into a world teeming with magical creatures and ancient mysteries. Yohan wakes up and finds that the world has changed drastically. He realizes he has come to a world of beasts. Yohan makes a solemn vow to embrace this new reality and live his life differently. No longer bound by the familiar constraints of his previous existence, he resolves to embark on a journey filled with untold adventures and thrilling discoveries.

This story revolves around the divine garden and its inhabitants and their disobedience to its creator. Are they doomed to despair, or will they find their way among the disarray, or maybe the answers lie in the mysteries of the past? 

[Ding! You have killed the Great Outer God, Azathoth.] [Ding! Do you want to resurrect the dead Outer God and turn him into your puppet?] … After being killed by a ‘stray’ bullet, James wakes up only to find himself reincarnated as a young man with incomplete memories, ‘abandoned’ in a cave with his little sister, Minji. He soon discovers he’s in a world that combines the elements of Beast Master, Eastern Fantasy, and Magical Realism. In this new fantasy realm where the strong are respected and the weak are trampled, James awakens an OP system that can upgrade his rank as long as he has money. Thus, James is determined to become a successful businessman once more, since he also recognizes the potential of leveraging the system’s functions to amass wealth. [Ding! Do you want to refine your pet’s Evolution Pill?] [Ding! Do you want to refine the breakthrough Martial God pill?] [Ding! Do you want to refine the Heavenly Dragon Sword?] …. Later, James also discovers that the ‘earth’ has evolved after dungeons started to appear and towers that rose from the ground, where these connect the earth and the world where James is currently in through space teleportation. Upon returning to ‘earth’ to check the situation there, he finds out that his death wasn’t caused by a ‘stray’ bullet but rather was orchestrated by someone James trusts the most. Follow James on his journey, where he takes revenge on his killer in his first life, and uncovers the mystery of ‘why was he reincarnated into this world and why his family in this life abandoned him and Minji’ while pursuing his new goal of becoming the strongest. ----------------------------------------------------- [WPC August Entry] ALL SUPPORT is appreciated. Don’t hesitate to add it to your library and give Power Stone!!

"I'm not impressed." He said and Kalina guessed the laughter in his words. "Still." She returned, trying to match his amusement and completely failing. That man had a knack for annoying her, that was for sure. ¿Why? Kalina didn't know for sure. She felt a little stupid about the discovery, but there was something else. Something attracted her to him, that was undeniable.

In the opulent kingdom of Valtoria Prince Khyron appears to be the perfect royal bachelor – charming, handsome, and chivalrous. However, beneath his captivating facade lies a monstrous secret: Khyron is a ruthless predator, preying on beautiful maidens who fall for his charms. When Zorvina, a stunning and kind-hearted noblewoman, arrives at the palace, Khyron is immediately drawn to her innocence and beauty. As their whirlwind romance blossoms, Zorvina begins to uncover the dark truth behind Khyron's mesmerizing gaze and chiseled smile. Torn between her love for the prince and the horror of his true nature, Zorvina must navigate the treacherous world of court politics and ancient curses. As Khyron's hunger grows stronger, Zorvina faces an impossible decision: flee from the beast or stay and risk becoming his next victim. Will Zorvina's love be the key to taming Khyron's inner monster, or will she succumb to his deadly allure? In this twisted tale of beauty and beast, the lines between love and terror blur, and the stakes are fatal.

In a world of gods and monsters, good and evil, Damon Ewell finds himself mixed up in an unsolvable situation, he's died and coming back to life! Now with new found life, Damon decides to change his ways as a powerless coward and turn his life around, so that he may one day attain true power, allowing him to find his killers and his lost parents. What unexpected situations and obstacles may arise on Damons journey to power? Only he can find out. WHAT TO EXPECT FROM TKOB: - A Inner spirit type Litrpg, meaning a system that has a clear purpose and reasoning behind it's existence. -A new world full of strange powers and beings -A slow rise from zero to hero, mixed with a flawed main character desperately trying to improve

Fiona is a lady of the influential Lagrance family, with six brothers. After the death of her Father, The Duke, The Emperor sends her to War, at the age of 16. The Battlefield serves as her dying place where she mutters her final words "If only I had a second chance......Then I would've changed everything". To her surprise, Fiona wakes up Four Years in the past, With her parents still alive! Now she is determined to make sure that she changes the future and save everyone including herself. So she first starts scheming against the Emperor. Will Fiona be able to change her future and save everyone, or will she go through the same hell again?

En un futuro no muy lejano, la Tierra se ve inesperadamente arrastrada a un torneo intergaláctico donde la supervivencia de la humanidad pende de un hilo. Seleccionados , un grupo de representantes se enfrenta a la crueldad de un combate sin reglas claras y aleatorias, donde el honor y la vida se miden en sangre. Soren Izuck, un joven atrapado en la monotonía de su vida diaria, es despertado abruptamente en un lugar desconocido, rodeado de otros como él. Guiados por un misterioso líder llamado Azur, quien también fue víctima de las implacables reglas del torneo, los representantes humanos deben adaptarse rápidamente a sus nuevos poderes, llamados "Essentials". Mientras se enfrentan a seres de otros mundos, cada batalla se convierte en una prueba de ingenio, habilidad y voluntad de sobrevivir.

[MATURE CONTENT] Uncle Heath gave me a look that said that he knows what I'm doing and that he finds me petty and a scheming sly fox. He suggested countless times that I changed my codename from The Countess to Fox or Nine-tailed Fox, because he says it suits me better, or a Serpent, but I don't care. I am literally a Countess after all. He sighed. "Okay, Countess, you won. But if you get yourself killed on this, the same way your parents and their friends later on did, don't come back to haunt me as a ghost. I've been trying to protect you, as I promised I would as your Godfather, but you are a stubborn lil thing who kept insisting on this. You're 27 now, you better not die younger than you mom did." "Wait," Harriet gasped, "the mission you want," "It's the one my parents were working on when they died. Probably the reason why they died and related to their killers," sigh. "It's what kept me working all of those years, the hope on getting my hands on this mission, and uncover what actually happened in July 9th of 1999." I hate number 9, it signifies unluck to me, while 7 is my lucky number. Call me superstitious if you want, I feel like it's an actual thing. "All the documents on their death are here, it's kept secret together with the archived mission they were working in." "Ah, Selene," she said softly, coming closer, full of compassion but not touching me, as her hands are dirty with uncle Heath's cock. Ew, ew. "It's okay, it's been 24 years now," sigh. "Which makes me want to solve it even more," then I turned my eyes to uncle Heath, who was now up, standing at 1.97m, opening his safe that's hidden behind the big painting of a scenery found in Sicily, Italy, which Harriet painted. Picking a thick file in a leather case, he held it under his left arms and locked the safe again, covering it with the painting. I broke into it once, but I was unable to crack the code of the safe. I always knew he hid this file in there, "Be careful, for the love of God, Selene." "I will, I promise!" Narrowing his eyes, he raised his right pinky finger and I cringed in disgust. "Wash your hands first, ew." Rolling his eyes, we quickly went to the bathroom at the back of his office and then came back, hands clean, file still under his arm. "There you go, now, pinky it up, I know better than believe your shallow spoken words by now, I know how scheming you are." Grinning like a wolf who had been caught in sheep's clothing, I raised my pinky finger and intertwined with his. "I promise I'll be careful." Sigh, "I can't believe I'm giving you this. The last two times I gave these damned files to someone, they died. You batter change that statistics to 2:1 instead of 3:0, Selene. Do you understand me?" I grabbed the files, but he kept his hold on it, "I understand," with all my strength, I tried tugging it to me and out of his grip, and after a lil struggle, he let go.

[WPC DEC & JAN 2023 [Fantasy] Entry!] Show love and support with Power Stones and by adding to your collection!!! --------------------- Newt Salamander, torn away from his dangerous life on Earth, arrives in the enchanting realm of Etria, a place where humans live alongside mythical beings, wielding potent magic and mastering combat. Born into the esteemed Salamander family, Newt seems destined for greatness. However, tragedy strikes as a sudden and brutal attack leaves his family shattered. Fueled by an overwhelming grief and an unquenchable thirst for revenge, Newt embarks on a relentless journey of self-discovery. Through tireless training, Newt hones his skills, delving into the depths of his magical potential. Now, Newt must navigate a world brimming with mythical creatures and the echoes of a power that transcends the boundaries between life and legend. --------------------- Born into the esteemed Wood Family, Ryan's destiny appears grand, yet a childhood encounter with Newt shatters his aspirations, marking him an outcast among his peers. The news of Newt's demise leaves Ryan grappling with the dilemma of an unfulfilled revenge, fueling his determination to become one of the strongest in his rank through relentless training. Hope seems to be on Ryan's side as he forges a new life, free from the shadows of the past. However, the very nemesis he despised, Newt, mysteriously returns to life, casting a looming threat over Ryan's newfound happiness. The stakes are high, and the once-outcast Ryan finds himself at the center of a battle that could determine the fate of not only his own life but also the lives of those he holds dear. --------------------- You might be questioning now. Is Ryan the protagonist or is it Newt? The response is straightforward. In our individual narratives, we play the hero role. However, in someone else's tale, we might be cast as the villain. From your viewpoint, you're the hero of your own story, but what if the antagonist narrated that story? Would you still be the hero in that version? ---------------------- This novel is full of Adventure, Mystery, Cruelty and Passion. ---------------------- WPC 2023 Entry! Please show your support if you enjoy the story! How can you show your support? Gift Power Stone! 100=1 bonus chapter

We delve into the life of Taisei and his group of colleagues, who together form part of the Iskander Academy research club. One day like everyone else, while they were enjoying their lunches on the academy terrace, information about a case that has been going on for some time without any conclusion reaches the hands of the club leader, causing Taisei and the investigation club to decide to take the case into their own hands. guiding them to the abandoned castle in the mesut forest, whose great walls keep a fearsome secret. With the appearance of a mysterious man begins the incident that will change Taisei's life completely.

In the realm of dreams, a person finds themselves consistently drawn into a captivating vision. Every slumber carries them to an infinite garden adorned with pristine white flowers that stretch endlessly in every direction. Amidst this floral expanse stands a majestic white tree, its branches adorned with the very same blossoms that blanket the ground. A curious seeker, the dreamer often ponders the significance of this recurring dream. Each night, they find themselves transported to this ethereal sanctuary, as if called by an unknown force. As the dream's enigma deepens, follow as the dreamer embarks a thorny path of despair. Onto the dreamer’s paths to the eternal garden. Update: 5/week You could also find it here: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/75470/eternal-garden https://www.scribblehub.com/series/890195/eternal-garden/ https://zenithnovels.com/book/eternal-garden-393

[Volume 1: Dante Blackthorn] When Anastasia and her sister Marianne are captured and shipped across the seas by pirates, they become commodities to be sold in a distant land. Marianne is taken as a courtesan, while Anastasia barely escapes a terrible fate by pretending to be mute. She is forced into the lowest ring of servants at the royal palace, where she endures a life of servitude and creates beautiful artwork to mask her pain. Despite years passing, Anastasia has never forgotten her sister's promise to return to their family together. However, with her movement restricted and the guards vigilant, escape seems impossible. When Anastasia comes into contact with the Forsaken Prince, her life spirals out of control and she triggers a Crux of incredible proportions. Now battling her own inner demons while navigating the treacherous politics of the royal court, Anastasia must confront the truth about her sister's fate and make a choice that could alter the course of an entire kingdom. [Volume 2: Emily Blackthorn] Princess Emily's life takes a turbulent turn when she is rejected, leaving her heartbroken and her soul at the brink of corruption. In a desperate bid to save herself, she journeys to the West. Enter the Storm Prince, a charismatic archdemon with striking blue eyes, with a saint-like smile. Emily had hoped she'd seen the last of him, but fate has other plans. As if her soul dying isn’t enough, someone wants to steal it! Caught between the suitors and the haunting nightmares that have plagued her since childhood, Emily begins to see Raylen in a new light. The blue-eyed demon may not be the monster she once thought.