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In a world where ancient pacts still bind mortal families to the whims of the fae, fifteen-year-old Ali must spend her summers in the Summer Court as tribute—a centuries-old price for a mysterious transgression committed by her ancestors. But what begins as a journey into a realm of enchanting beauty quickly reveals itself as a dangerous game of politics, power, and hidden agendas. When the enigmatic Summer Queen announces that some tributes, including Ali, will be sent to stay with the Winter Court, Ali finds herself caught in a web of fae intrigue. Ali must uncover the truth behind her family's ancient agreement with the fae—before she becomes another casualty of their immortal games. I will be publishing this novel on Royal Road.

BANTER "Damn right, I'm pretty," Luna said with a confident smirk. Her mischievous pride faltered at his response. "I said petty," Alexander's voice was cold but amused, arms crossed over his chest. Her smile sharpened, daring, as she leaned into the banter. "Lucky for you I'm not what I once was, or you'd be spending eternity as my pet puppy." Her words carried a teasing edge, testing him, pushing for a reaction. But Alex's expression darkened, the amusement in his eyes disappearing as he leveled his gaze at her. "Convenient for you gods-twisting the lives of others for your needs." His words, spoken with quiet bitterness, struck a nerve. For a moment, guilt twisted inside Luna as she recalled how those she once called kin-gods, her juniors-had toyed with his life for their selfish desires. Before the regret could settle in, Alexander continued, his tone unwavering. "Maybe that's the reason you're in this condition." The accusation hung heavy between them, cutting through whatever lightness their exchange once held. BREATHLESSNESS In a moment where the tension between them reached its breaking point, Alexander's hand shot forward, grabbing her by the throat. His grip was firm but not cruel-no intent to harm. Instead, he pulled her closer, and before Luna could register what was happening, his lips crashed onto hers. The kiss was deep, forceful, searing through every fiber of her being. She forgot whose air she was breathing, her powerlessness overshadowed by the sheer intensity of his touch, of their connection. In that stolen breath, it was no longer clear who held the upper hand. What happens when a fallen ancient goddess and a love-scarred Alpha collide? When the lines between power, passion, and vulnerability blur, neither can anticipate the outcome. This book , next series of THE ILL FATED LOVERS and its volume THE STAR CROSSED LOVERS brings you the wild, darkly funny, and irresistibly intense tale .Read to see who ends up holding the power-and whose heart gets broken first.

Terra II. Magic, technology, and ancient myths have been unceremoniously smashed together, turning the world into a place where the impossible is a daily grind. The result? A place where survival isn't just a challenge—it's a downright nightmare. Enter Sera and her Crew, Frontier Limited—a crew that finds themselves neck-deep in a world full of backstabbers, power-hungry mafias, and creatures straight out of forgotten legends. With her 'landship', Babel, Sera isn’t just taking on mercenary work—she’s wading through the muck of a world that seems hell-bent on tearing itself apart. Whether it's delivering sensitive cargo in the middle of a damn warzone, dealing with supernatural disasters, or outsmarting criminal syndicates, there’s no such thing as an easy day on Terra II. As rival factions fight for control of dwindling resources, Sera has to keep her crew alive and make tough-as-nails decisions in a world where everyone’s got a knife behind their back. Trust is a luxury, and loyalty? You can bet your ass it comes at a price "Surviving Terra II: My Journey Through Catastrophes and Nobles"-new name of the novel, it's been fully redone and it in my opinion better. chap out in a few hours. look it up and whatnot.

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"Shall I tell you a little secret? But I have to warn you, you won't like it." No one likes spoilers, therefore, I present this to you. "Is it a book filled with spoilers or a book specifically about spoilers?" Read between the lines, that is what you do when you are eager to find out. To figure out a secret, to interpret and keep note of what there is to come. "It is kind of like that, but I would rather refer to it as a compilation or a series." "Or an outline, a note, reminder for what'll end up happening, whatever sounds right to you." A story that has only one plot, universe, and meaning is not how you would describe this one. Spoiler though, you'll never be satisfied. /Extra/ "One more thing... None of this is real. Unless you know what exactly is going on."

In a time before humanity, when the ancestors of the elves were still ogres and the Titans ruled the earth while dragons dominated the skies, the epoch drew to a close. A cataclysmic war erupted between the Titans and the dragons, leaving both sides scarred. It was in this tumultuous era that a traveler from another world descended upon an Hawkmen tribe, guiding them on a path of evolution that would ultimately transform them into the angelic race. Eons later, the celestial light of heaven illuminated countless realms. Jano, the Angelic King, reigned supreme upon his heavenly throne. Countless beings united in their hymns of praise: "Holy, Holy, Holy! Let sinners not gaze upon the majestic glory of the Lord. Adorned with crowns of splendor, We offer our homage to the divine throne.""

Alexander was the greatest tyrant in history. His cruel, brutal and vicious reign struck fear in his enemies and allies alike. But that all ended when he was betrayed by his own people and beheaded by his archrival. As Alexander's consciousness faded away all he could think of is all the faults he made, how he could have avoided them, how unlucky he had been, and his wrath and unwillingness to die at the hands of the man he hated most! But unexpectedly he was given not only the answers to these questions, but also a second chance to right all his many wrongs. The cover is not mine.

In the year 556 of the Runtallian Calendar, a war broke out in the eastern frontier of the Kingdom of Runtallia between the eastern overlord, Duke Gaverone Walruse of Regalia, and the barbarian chief-thane known as Dariun Drunzelle of the Shiradonii tribe, one of the Four Great Tribes of Norsmund, a nation that borders the Kingdom, deemed to be the land of brutes and savages. As the Duke of Regalia marches with his army to defend the disputed land of Kurlon, the barbarians have taken such an opportune moment to launch another incursion near the eastern border of Regalia near the town of Flendle, with the intention of dividing his army. However, despite accepting the town and the surrounding local lords' territories as lost cause in the war in favor of Kurlon– a newly discovered territory bountiful with veins of iron and other minerals– the Duke tasks his third son, Lord Velmund Walruse, along with his retinue, the Order of the Raven Knights, to fend off the attack. Now faced with the plight of defending the border town against a 5,000-strong Norsmundi army with his few yet skilled knights, along with an ill-equipped and undermanned militia, Lord Velmund has no choice but to fulfill his duty as a noble, relying upon his wits and his few but capable retainers to survive his first battle at the tender age of sixteen summers and winters. Contrary to his timid, youthful, and innocent appearance, however, lies his sly and scheming nature, evident by his fondness of dark magical arts specializing in illusion spells. Nevertheless, he himself has no idea of what he is capable of, and what he is destined to become. Meanwhile, further east at the frontier with Norsmund, a plot hatches to ensnare the Duke within the clutches of his treacherous vassals. Not only his life is threatened by these schemes, but his sons Theo and Varus as well. With this scheme put into motion, the Duke and Velmund's siblings, Varus and Theo, would taste fate's twisted humor, with the former meeting his demise in a blaze of glory amidst the field of battle, and the latter two vanishing in incidents shrouded by mysteries. With the death of the patriarch of Regalia and his heirs' disappearance, the young lord who was initially third in line for the succession of the ducal seat became its temporary occupant. And thus, the tale of him and his court begins… CHAPTER RELEASE: January 1st at 12:00 UTC

All it takes is one monster for the world to go to ruins. Life as Nadine knows it goes to shit and she has to accustom herself to life underground, that is until an accident forces her out into the real world. Caine has no idea why he saved Nadine. She is everything he hates- rich, spoiled and entitled- and yet, he couldn't just let her die. Living outside is hard enough without having to save someone else and yet, he does it with Nadine. Thrust into a world that she has no idea how to navigate, Nadine is forced to rely on Caine. Her life is literally in his hands. They soon realize that maybe the monsters are the least of their worries.

Ivelle's life has been a cruel game-tormented by her wicked sister, despised by her brothers, and forced into an unwanted marriage with the Duke, known as the Creature of Darkness. Branded a villainess, she meets a tragic end on her wedding day, only to be granted a second chance. To escape her grim marriage, she reluctantly allies with a magician, but her struggle is far from over. Reborn with the truth that she carries dragon blood-the only royal heir-she is suddenly thrust into a deadly game of power, set by the king who never recognized her as his own daughter. Now caught between marriage, family, and monstrous creatures, Ivelle must play the dangerous game of fate and ambition.

[HIATUS] In a universe where seven planets revolve under the iron-fisted rule of the Human empire, Wynn, a rat-like boy is born into the bleak backwater planet of Zerith, caught in the web of fate’s cruel design. A boy with ghostly white hair and skin, Wynn was never meant to have a destiny of his own. But fate, it seems, has a different plan. When ????, a ????? from ????, is mysteriously pulled into the world of Wings Of Dawn, a novel she discovered by chance, she finds herself transmigrated into the body of?????. Her initial frustration of being trapped in a foreign world quickly turns into cold calculation. Using her knowledge of the novel, ??? intends to survive by manipulating the world around her, seeking out artifacts and allies—especially Arthur von Scit, the arrogant protagonist destined for greatness.

In the vibrant world of a high school singing club, shy and introverted Thesika finds herself falling for Alex, the school’s star performer and her charismatic senior. While Alex's voice captivates audiences, it's his kind smile and unassuming charm that steal Thesika's heart. Caught in the whirlwind of her one-sided love, Thesika struggles to balance her emotions, dreams, and the fear of rejection. As the singing club prepares for its biggest performance yet, Thesika's quiet admiration for Alex grows into a melody of courage and self-discovery. Will her silent love remain an unsung tune, or will the music of their shared passion create a harmony neither of them saw coming? “Wings of Heart” is a heartfelt story of longing, courage, and the delicate symphony of unspoken feelings.

In a world teetering on the edge of ruin, the balance between order and chaos rests on the fragile shoulders of an unlikely duo. Maya, a young noblewoman, struggles to uphold justice in her barony amidst political decay and familial betrayal. But her world turns upside down when the voice of an ancient ancestor awakens in her mind, revealing that she is the chosen inheritor. As she grapples with her newfound role as humanity’s potential savior, she must also confront the realities of her crumbling household and the manipulations of a scheming stepmother who seeks to displace her. Canan Kane, a crooked and pragmatic lawman, stumbles upon a fragment of the same ancient power during a supernatural encounter. Driven by ambition and survival, Canan begins to wield his abilities with cunning precision, navigating a web of corruption and betrayal. But his growing thirst for power pushes him into the shadowy crossroads between heroism and villainy. As the fragments of the wings of power scatter across the world, the thin membrane separating their realm from malevolent, otherworldly forces begins to fail. Once, practitioners wielding the wings protected this fragile boundary, their factions ensured balance and justice. But with the factions long gone, humanity stands vulnerable to the encroaching darkness. Maya and Canan’s paths collide in a race against time. Maya, guided by her ancestor, seeks to master her abilities and reinforce the failing barrier. Canan, meanwhile, must decide whether his ambition will serve to protect or destroy as he uncovers deeper truths about the wings—and himself. In Wings of Power, legacy, ambition, and moral conflict weave a tale of power’s allure and its cost. Will Maya rise to become the beacon humanity desperately needs? Will Canan succumb to corruption or transcend it? And can they stop the impending darkness before it’s too late?

I might not have known her for long, but Ill fulfill her wishes. No one fan stop me from having the most fun here!

Guys here is my pitch..... In the sprawling world of fantasy, we’ve often been treated to tales of heroes reincarnated with divine blessings, legendary powers, or cheat-like abilities, thrust into magical lands as shining saviors—or chaotic terrors. But what happens when the very concept of reincarnation becomes a curse? When the divine boon is a big fat joke, and the "cheat system" doesn’t quite… cheat? Enter John, the unluckiest reincarnate. Blessed by a god and thrust into a fantasy world, he dreams of glory, power, and adventure—only to wake up as a normal, utterly powerless bird. Not a mythical phoenix, not an ancient thunder eagle. Just… a bird. To make matters worse, this world is no ordinary realm. It's a land scarred by the devastating legacies of past isekai’d heroes and villains, whose reckless exploits piled skeletons into mountains and turned their cheats into harbingers of chaos. Fed up with these unruly intruders, the ancients of the realm banded together to create a world-shaking seal: all reincarnated souls are trapped in the bodies of harmless animals, confined to isolated sanctuaries that function more like fantasy zoos. Here’s the twist: this isn’t mercy. It’s a resource grab. The powerful beast tamers of this realm have turned these reincarnated souls into exotic pets, prized for their cheat-like potential. John finds himself at the bottom of the food chain in every sense. His cheat doesn’t work. His human form is gone. And his world is filled with predatory cultivators who see him as either a snack or a tool. But John isn’t one to give up so easily. What starts as despair quickly turns into cunning survival. With wings and wit as his only tools, John must navigate layers of misfortune, dodge fate’s sharp talons, and cheat his way through a world determined to keep him grounded. Get ready to join John on a wildly unconventional journey—one where reincarnation isn’t a ticket to greatness, but a death sentence he’s determined to rewrite. His story is one of humor, wit, and persistence, as he explores a world where he is the joke and his survival is the punchline. Main tags: reincarnation/isekai, beast taming cultivation system, comedy, action, adventure. Of course No-harem!

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_"Court of the Cursed"_ In a world where the lines between good and evil are blurred, one man's quest for truth will unleash a horror beyond his wildest imagination. Matthew Thorne, a 32-year-old High Judge of the London Supreme Court, has it all: wealth, power, and a spotless reputation. But beneath the surface of his seemingly perfect life lies a dark secret: Matthew has the ability to see beyond the facade of reality, a gift that has made him an outcast since childhood. When a mysterious case lands on his desk, Matthew is faced with a shocking revelation: the culprit is a Succubus, a malevolent entity from the underworld. But as he delves deeper into the case, Matthew discovers that he is not just fighting for justice, but for his very soul. The Succubus's master, the powerful and malevolent Prince of Hell Belial, will stop at nothing to claim Matthew's soul and bring him into the fold of darkness. As Matthew becomes embroiled in a world of supernatural politics and ancient evils, he must confront the darkness within himself and the secrets he has kept hidden for so long. Will Matthew be able to survive the forces of hell that seek to destroy him, or will he succumb to the very darkness he has always feared? Dive into the world of "Court of the Cursed" and discover the terrifying truth that lies beyond the veil of reality. _Genre:_ Supernatural Thriller/Fantasy, Horror, Erotic _Target Audience:_ Adults 18+ due to explicit content, graphic violence, and mature themes. Note: Reader discretion is advised.

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WSA 2022 Abhimanyu was sent to a boarding school in a small town on mountains where he found a guy and learned that it is not that difficult to fall in love with someone while discovering the importance of self-love. ... Arjun: "Ain't you jealous that I've to go on a date with that girl?" Abhimanyu: "Nope." Arjun: ".........." Abhimanyu: "It's fine if she is the only one trying to get close to you but the second you put your one step closer towards her, I will break both of your legs. So, stay under control, mister boyfriend." Arjun: *Chuckled* "Okay, boyfriend." ... It's just a story about realizing that you just need one person to understand you and everyone else can f*** themselves. 

Valeria trained her whole life to inherit her father’s title, defying a world that denied women power. But all her ambitions shatter when her family’s mistakes force her into the hands of a monster—the tyrant king who rules the empire. Trapped in a web of cruelty and control, Valeria refuses to surrender. Desperate for freedom, she finds unexpected allies: a loyal knight sworn to protect her and the enigmatic son of a rebel leader. But in a world where betrayal lurks behind every smile, trust is a dangerous game. Caught between three men with their own agendas, Valeria must decide: will she remain a pawn in their power plays, or will she become the one pulling the strings? When the line between ally and enemy blurs, can she reclaim her life—or will she lose herself in the process?

Myths, monsters, and heroes, some believe these are nothing but fallacies created by the imagination of aspiring children looking for something to believe in. Others believe these may have existed and hope to uncover the lost past of our world. However, these are merely hopes of the ones who are watched, the unforutnute beings that call themselves humans. Let me tell you the true story and help you unveil the truth of this world.

a life story of a young girl who's life had to begin for her mother's story to be told.

In a world shattered by loss and betrayal, a young girl is thrust into the darkness of captivity. Stripped of her past and bound by chains, she is forced into a life of silence and isolation—until a flicker of forgotten power awakens within her. In Wings of the Forsaken, she embarks on a journey of survival, self-discovery, and the struggle to harness a power that could reshape her world—or destroy it entirely. Will she rise from the ashes of her past, or will she be forever shackled by the weight of her grief?

Celeste Featherwind has always dreamed of becoming an Anxoyal, a winged fighter for justice. After decades of training, she was finally allowed to ascend and become one. She will serve her kingdom dutifully, as she had always done, and fight against all outer threats. One day, a mission went south, and she became the prisoner of the Yxals, horned creatures that were known for their bloodlust and their hunger for power. The Yxal warrior Cruxia has been tasked with keeping an eye on Celeste and extracting useful information from her. Will Celeste betray her kingdom to save her own skin, or will she defy her captors?

In a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a cataclysmic event, Ryan, a lone survivor betrayed by his comrades, is left for dead amidst a horde of monstrous creatures. As he teeters on the brink of death, an extraordinary system activates, granting him enhanced abilities and a chance to fight back. Ryan's journey takes him from a desperate struggle for survival to becoming a beacon of hope in a desolate world. He uncovers ancient secrets, confronts terrifying enemies, and discovers a hidden legacy that binds him to the fate of humanity. Along the way, he forms alliances, faces betrayals, and learns the true meaning of strength, resilience, and the power of hope.