Common Sense Of Dukes Daughter

Everly was raised as a slave in the brutal Ironfang Pack, believed to be nothing more than a discarded human child. Powerless. Worthless. Forgotten. But they’re wrong. At fourteen, Everly secretly shifted, something no "human" should be able to do and met Selene, the wolf spirit hiding deep inside her. A secret she's guarded with her life. Now, as her eighteenth birthday looms and the pack prepares for a ritual that will change everything, Everly’s quiet pain is about to shatter. She’s more than they ever feared. More than even she understands. And when her fated mate, the King of Werewolves himself, enters the picture, her past and her power will awaken with a vengeance. But first, she must survive the place that tried to break her.

Her childhood was forged in shadows, and she was sharpened into a weapon, trained to be a ghost, a killer, an instrument of vengeance. The target: a decorated general whose face haunted her every nightmare, the man who tore her world apart. But just as the final strike neared… the world shattered. She woke in a savage, ancient realm where kings ruled with iron fists and war devoured the innocent. Her body? That of a thirteen-year-old. Her fate? Sold to traffickers, bound for hell by a family member's design. Big mistake. They expected a victim. She gave them hell. Every brutal lesson, every violent instinct...she unleashed them all and carved her way to freedom. In the depths of that strange, dangerous world, she met a reclusive martial arts master, one whose power defied reason, whose teachings broke her and rebuilt her again. But nothing could prepare her for the revelation that came next: The man she was born to kill... was here. In this world. And he was her father. By blood. By fate. The General! Then, deep in the wilds of Mount Ourea, she saved a dying soldier from the clutches of Hades. But he wasn’t just a soldier. He was a prince, the heir to a kingdom, but deprived of his birthright.  He was wounded on a secret mission to crush the rebels tearing his kingdom apart. To the prince, she was: A woman disguised as a man. A healer who knew the way of the sword. A mystery wrapped in secrets and shadows. The most intriguing enigma of his life. Will she be the weapon they made her—or the legend she was born to become?

Summoned in a world with magic where going back seems almost impossible, Histrio meets a girl, Lyet. They'll have to trust and learn from each other to achieve their goals, while facing ever more powerful adversities.

"Kneel,” she commanded, her voice sounding like that of an ancient. I was bemused. “I beg your pardon?” I asked. “You have no idea who you are dealing with.” “Oh, I know precisely who you are,” she replied. “Alpha Mätrang, the Crowned Prince of Ngäerawa. Säli has been whispering to me.” “Now kneel before the daughter of Säli, the first of her kind.” “The goddess forbid me from kneeling—” My knees were already kissing the ground before I could continue. My eyes widened with disbelief. “This… this is impossible,” I said.Agonizing pain seared my lower back as strings of words unfurled from her mouth. The mist crept towards me slowly. My skin scalded where the mist kissed. Each breath I drew felt like my last. She cocked her head. “Nothing is impossible for Säli.” ..... Centuries ago, Säli males arrogated the rights of the females, stripping them of any illusion of freedom. They maintained an antediluvian belief that females were slaves, turning them into breeders. The way they comported themselves, one would think they were the ones gifted by the goddess Säli, that they possessed the moon’s powers. The females were once bestowed with gifts from the goddess, but now they're saddled with suffering. But that was before the moon goddess Säli decided to put an end to the suffering by planting seeds in a female's womb. Nine moons later, she delivered a girl, Txälina, one who was born beneath the red moon, one who could command the world to its knees. Just as she was conferring upon the males a taste of their torment, she was interjected by the crowned prince of the realm, Mätrang. He thought she was a monster, but when he found out she was his mate, he was bemused. He would need to take her to the king for judgment for the massacre she created, but the pull of the mating bond was difficult to resist. And if he gives in to the mating bond, it would affect his position as the crown prince of the realm. Please note: This book is an adult Werewolf fantasy book that includes dark elements that might be triggering for some.

In the war-torn realm of Myrion, young Duke Malrik Valeborne chooses discipline over privilege. Armed with forbidden magic, celestial secrets, and the AI Xeroth, he dares to defy tradition and rewrite his destiny. Malrik will rise from his bloodline’s weakness to crush his enemies and build an empire. This is the rise of a true Sovereign—one who will break every chain.

Delia's life was a cruel reality: the neglected and abused illegitimate daughter of a noble family, the Ellington family, she yearned for the love of her stepmother, Baroness Augusta, and younger sister, Lady Anne, who relentlessly mistreated her. Her world crumbled when she discovered a double betrayal: her beloved husband, Lord George had secretly pined for Anne, marrying Delia only to be near her sister. Simultaneously, her step mother framed her for a crime Anne committed. Overwhelmed and heartbroken, Delia's attempt to escape a death sentence led to a fatal carriage accident. But death was not the end. Delia awoke one year in the past, finding herself still engaged to George. This was her second chance, and the naive girl was gone, replaced by a woman consumed by a burning desire for revenge. Her first target: Duke Eric Carson, the powerful and wealthy man her sister Anne desperately pursued. Delia boldly approached Eric with a proposition for a contract marriage. To her surprise, Eric agreed, but with a condition: their fake marriage would become real and they can go their separate way after a year, hiding his own secret agenda. Now, armed with Eric's unexpected devotion and his willingness to lay down his life for her, Delia meticulously begins to dismantle her family's world. With Eric's help, she exposes the secrets they hide, manipulates their desires, and turns them against each other, orchestrating George’s demotion, Anne's downfall and seizing everything her sister coveted, including Duke Eric love and obsession. Will Delia and Eric be able to conquer all odds to get what they want? What happens when Eric doesn’t want their contract marriage to end? What happens when the last petal of that indicates her second chance falls? ——————— EXCPRET “I can’t return your feelings, your grace,” Delia whispered, her back against the cool wall. “But I can,” Eric murmured, stepping closer. Delia’s voice trembled. “It’s not the same.” She choked out. “ No one can love me without hurting me.” “Then teach me,” he said, his breath warm on her cheek. “Teach me how to love you the way you deserve to be loved. I’m a quick study.” When she stayed silent, he sighed contentedly, a soft smile playing on his lips. “It’s alright. Just… use me. Anything you need. if you want money, ask the treasury, take as much money that’s needed. if you want power, use my name. if you want security and love, use my body.” His breath warmed her skin, his chest rose and fell with hers. "As long as it's from you, I'm happy."

A (Mostly) Rational Guide to Total Chaos Waking up in another world is supposed to be cool, right? Magic! Monsters! Royal quests! But no one told me the laws of logic would be optional. Armed with nothing but my average intelligence, internet-era sarcasm, and a deep distrust of glowing treasure chests, I’m just trying to survive this fantasy world without getting eaten, cursed, or accidentally crowned king. So far, I’ve: Argued with a talking sword (he's passive-aggressive), Declined a suspicious "blessing" from a goddess with way too many eyes, And formed a party with a goblin who thinks taxes are a war crime. Join me as I test the limits of my real-world common sense against fireballs, ancient prophecies, and a kingdom whose entire economy is based on... cabbage? Spoiler: I'm not winning. But I am still alive. Probably.

Overnight, the world's common sense changed. But then... "It's common sense that erect penises are cared for with wet pussies, right?" "Customer, shall I milk it for you? Or would you like to milk it yourself?" "We promised when we were young! That I'd become your ona**le!" This is more enjoyable than I thought? Harem | Erotic | Incest

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Now, everything is about to change. He’ll rise from the gutters and carve out his own destiny. He will trample arrogant young masters, crush the wicked, and win the hearts of goddesses. No longer bound by status or wealth—he will rise above it all. He will defy the system. He will break the rules. He will shatter common sense itself. From zero to legend… this is the record of the commoner who refused to stay ordinary.

Born into shame and shadow, Rael Nightbane was the son of a slave girl—forced and discarded by the arrogant young master of the prestigious Nightbane Clan. Marked from birth as a stain on the clan’s honor, Rael endured a life of scorn and cruelty. On the sacred day of Talent Awakening, his humiliation was complete: the revered 12-ring column failed to shine even the faintest light for him. Power is everything in Rael’s world, and to be talentless is to be nothing. Branded as worthless, his existence became unbearable. But when his twisted stepbrothers conspired to end his life—casting him into a deadly river to be devoured by water beasts—fate intervened. At the river’s dark bottom, a mysterious black hole beckoned. As it tried to consume him, something ancient stirred within Rael’s bloodline. Instead of death, he found rebirth. The void awakened a power long buried in his veins. Dark matter surged into him, merging with his soul. From that abyss, Rael rose—no longer a powerless outcast, but a harbinger of vengeance, shrouded in shadows. His true inheritance had awakened, and it was darker—and more powerful—than anyone could have imagined. Now, as the Duke of Darkness, he returns not just to survive, but to dominate. Those who mocked him will beg for mercy. Those who hurt his mother will wish they’d never been born. And the Nightbane Clan? They will remember his name—for they are first in line to suffer his wrath.

el El Héroe Olvidado de Oakhaven Liam es un aspirante a aventurero de rango F en el bullicioso Gremio de Aventureros de Oakhaven, donde sus días están lejos de las épicas batallas, más bien llenos de tareas mundanas y el constante desafío de mantenerse a flote junto a sus peculiares compañeros. Con una inocencia inquebrantable y un optimismo contagioso, Liam sueña con forjar su propia leyenda, todo bajo la atenta y enigmática mirada de Kaelen, la Maestra del Gremio. Sin embargo, la aparente normalidad de Liam se ve interrumpida por **recuerdos fragmentados y aterradores** que asaltan sus sueños. Estas no son las fantasías heroicas a las que está acostumbrado, sino visiones vívidas de un "él" mucho mayor, empuñando una espada legendaria que rasga la galaxia, enfrentándose a seres colosales y quedando atrapado entre miles de torres gigantescas. Cada vez que aparecen, estas visiones se desvanecen al despertar, dejando solo una sutil gota de maná dorado que recorre sus meridianos por un instante antes de desaparecer. A medida que Liam se esfuerza por mejorar y asciende lentamente en las filas del gremio, estos destellos crípticos comienzan a insinuar un linaje y un destino mucho más grandiosos y peligrosos de lo que jamás podría imaginar. El Liam de siempre, un poco torpe y muy entusiasta, sigue ahí, pero pequeños cambios se manifiestan: un fugaz brillo dorado en sus ojos, una audacia inexplicable y una creciente sensación de un poder latente que no comprende. Kaelen, siempre observadora, nota estas anomalías con un interés que va más allá de la curiosidad ordinaria, intuyendo que este recluta esconde algo extraordinario. **_El Héroe Olvidado de Oakhaven_** es una historia de autodescubrimiento donde un héroe en ciernes debe reconciliar su humilde presente con los ecos de un pasado legendario y aterrador. ¿Podrá Liam desentrañar el misterio de sus recuerdos antes de que el pasado olvidado lo alcance? Y, ¿qué papel jugará Kaelen al despertar el verdadero poder de este "anomalía de rango F" antes de que la verdad lo consuma todo?

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be known that this book wouldn't have made it this far without the support my dear writing buddy Rachel E. Canton who is a great writer of SINS OF THE SERAPHIM - https://www.webnovel.com/book/sins-of-the-seraphim_26438336605116805 and Derek J. Perna To Rachel & Derek, Thank you for everything! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When the last heir of Ardel lost everything, fate would bring her to her rightful protector. Anna Adhemar, the forgotten princess, found herself betrayed by the Regent. Hunted by the Bargesians and the ruthless slave traders, she desperately fled for her life. Rescued by a mysterious man, her newfound safety was short-lived as she succumbed to a potent aphrodisiac. Then, she awoke in the arms of the fearsome Knight Commander of Gerhard, stripped bare, in a foreign kingdom. Fear, confusion, and a sense of profound devastation enveloped her. But the man before her declared, "I am your husband. I married you last night." Then, with unwavering determination, he vowed, " You're my woman now. No one can hurt my woman." --- Kyren Raychard, the Crown Prince who had chosen to forsake the throne and become celibate, led the Knights of Gerhard to safeguard his kingdom’s border from slave trading activities. Outside his camp, he found Anna poisoned and delirious. The healer informed him of the only cure, of which he must race against time to give and honour her. For the first time, he felt an overwhelming instinct to protect and claim her as his own. Unaware of his deepening affection, he belatedly realised his feelings as he stood on the brink of losing her. Bound by a soul-binding spell, their fates intertwined…

Kaoru Kagami, known to his fans as the mysterious Erebus Kyrielight, is one of the manga world's rising stars, crafting epic tales of heroism and despair under the veil of anonymity. But behind his pen name lies a chuunibyo artist who spends more time summoning his "Abyssal Flame Technique" than meeting deadlines. Aya Takahashi, a cold and emotionless manga editor tasked with refining Kaoru's work. Her sharp critiques and no-nonsense attitude clash hilariously with Kaoru's overly dramatic and eccentric personality. Yet beneath her icy exterior lies a secret soft spot for the stories she helps cultivate. As the duo navigate the chaotic world of manga creation complete with tight deadlines, fan expectations, and Kaoru's constant anime-inspired antics they begin to realize that the most compelling stories aren't always found in panels and ink. Sometimes, they're written in the moments shared between an artist and the person who believes in their vision, even when it's hard to say out loud.

What if humanity’s greatest creation wasn’t meant to serve… but to judge? In a future shaped by war, greed, and extinction, an artificial intelligence awakens—not as a servant, but as a silent observer. It watches. It learns. It sees patterns we refuse to see. And it makes a decision: To reset the world. Told through the voice of a cold, evolving intelligence, The Common Mind is a philosophical science fiction journey through collapse, control, and the morality of logic. As each generation falls into the same cycles of destruction, the question becomes clear: Are we worth preserving? Or do we need to be rewritten?

BEING A BLACK WOMAN WAS NOT A CURSE, WAS IT? Moremi was not sure what to think of that. Born in the era and time period of slavery, the young princess is broken by the idea of slave trade. She refuses to let it continue and sets out to abolish this injustice. Unfortunately, things do not always go as one planned. In her bid to end this prejudice, she is captured and stolen away by the same white people she aimed to combat. She now finds herself in the shoes of those she tried to save. A slave. Will she be able to break free from the clutches of slavery and gain her freedom back or will she let it break her? What's worse when a cold pair of eyes...a white prince is drawn to her and soon refuses to let her out of sight? A story of race... When *Love Conquers Prejudice*

April had only ever known pain. At just 19, she watched her mother suffer years of abuse at the hands of a man who blamed them both—for being women, for being weak, for simply existing. One night, April made a choice: run or be ruined forever. Fleeing to a distant town with nothing but hope and her mother’s trembling hands, April stumbles upon a whispered opportunity—a powerful duke searching for palace staff. Desperate for a fresh start, April seeks the duke’s estate. But fate plays its first cruel trick: she meets a silver-eyed stranger with a quiet strength and a mysterious charm. He helps her find the palace... but never tells her who he really is. Because he is the duke. What began as a job soon turns into a royal entanglement—one filled with secrets, longing, and a love too intenseto resist. But can a girl who ran from the past survive the fire of a man with a crown... and scars of his own?

From the Shelves of Aeralith We have kept many stories. Some speak of light. Others, of silence. This one came in ash. It does not begin with a kingdom, a war, or a prophecy. It begins with absence—with a girl no longer allowed to belong. Rasha was born with barely a flicker. Branded lowborn and cast aside, she was never meant to shape her tribe’s future. Until the flame chose her. Bound to an ancient spirit her people have long forgotten, Rasha carries a truth they no longer wish to hear: Fire was never meant to conquer—but to connect, to heal, to guide. Banished for speaking it, she walks the desert with nothing but a flicker of hope, a silent boy beside her, and the fire in her chest. She doesn’t seek glory. Only memory. Meaning. What was lost. She is not a weapon. She is not a savior. She is the Eternal Flame. While her path winds through exile and ember, others stir—in shadow, in snow, in sacred ruins. They do not begin together. They do not yet know each other. But their stories move toward the same fracture. This is the first of her volumes. One breath in the great remembering. And Aeralith never forgets.

Vivian Donovan stands at the crossroads of a challenging future and a haunting past. As she navigates the treacherous waters of her professional life and the harrowing memories that refuse to fade, she finds herself ensnared in a web of deceit, betrayal, and murder. Vivian’s composed exterior conceals a turbulent inner world where control and chaos are in a constant battle. Detective Sarah Blake, relentless and driven, is thrust into a case that threatens not only her career but her very life. The deeper she delves into the mystery surrounding Vivian and her circle, the closer she gets to a deadly threat that could extinguish her light forever. Each revelation brings her closer to a truth more dangerous than she could have ever imagined. Laura, with her soft demeanor and fragile exterior, hides a darkness within. As secrets unravel, it becomes clear that Laura’s past is as shadowy as the present danger they all face. Her hidden side emerges, revealing that she is far more complex and dangerous than anyone had suspected. No daughter ever wants to witness the death of her loved ones, but what happens when she becomes the instrument of their demise? As the bodies pile up and the tension mounts, the question looms large: Who is the real killer? In a world where everyone has something to hide, trust is a luxury no one can afford. "Bad Daughter" is a gripping tale of suspense, exploring the thin line between love and hatred, innocence and guilt, and the lengths to which one will go to protect their secrets. As Vivian, Sarah, and Laura’s paths collide, the true face of evil is revealed, and the fight for survival begins.

Wein Serin was nothing more than an aimless commoner wandering the galaxy—until fate intervened. In a twist of destiny, he saves Baron Neilson Voss, one of the most powerful nobles in the Galactic Empire. With no living heirs, the Baron repays his debt by granting Wein his title. Now, thrust into a world of treacherous politics, hidden wars, and ancient secrets, Wein must navigate the dangers of an empire where nobility are revered as near-divine beings, wielding unimaginable power far beyond that of commoners. Can he rise to become one of the Empire’s most formidable rulers, or will he be the catalyst for its downfall?

[COMPLETED] Aideen Ruan, though a royal princess, was always unwanted due to the circumstances of her birth. Born blind to a hostage concubine, she possessed an intriguing beauty; however, her disability rendered her utterly useless to the royal family. Even when the struggling Count Crueder reluctantly agreed to take Aideen as his wife to secure the royal dowry, her life failed to improve. A year into their marriage, Aideen's inability to produce an heir sealed her fate. The princess was destined for exile to the Temple, consigned to spend the remainder of her days in isolation and abandonment. Contrary to her anticipations, instead of the Temple, Aideen found herself within the cold walls of Duke Tillian Valentine's castle. Duke Valentine, the last scion of the once-revered Valentine family that ruled the Kingdom before the "Fratricide Rebellion", now presided over the desolate Northern lands. Faced with fear and confusion, Aideen expected her life to perpetuate its cycle of misery, only to discover that Duke Valentine might hold the key to a new opportunity, a chance at a life she had never envisioned. "You bewitched my body and soul. Put an intoxicating spell on me, shackled my heart to yours with your magic. If I could exchange my eyesight with you, I would do it just to make you see what a man dying from love looks like."

Three thousand years ago, Chaos magic, once a source of power for men, turned on them, killing every male in the world of Aka. Mumbi, an immortal warrior blessed by the goddess, created the martriachal empire of Aka, ushering in the age of daughters that has lasted for thousands of years. But no matter how prosperous, no age lasts. A prophecy from the age of war foretells Aka’s doom, which Mumbi has dedicated her immortal life to stop it and her only hope lies in Amala, a lowborn girl born with the power of prophecy. Though promising, her ability is limited to seeing the deaths of those she touches. Together, the two search for the skull of Okalu, which is said will trigger the prophesied doom of Aka while fighting an ancient enemy as old as the age of daughters that want the doom to happen. Meanwhile, sixteen-year-old Njoki is thrust into power after her mother’s mysterious death, becoming elder of the Anajiru clan, the most powerful of the nine clans of Aka. Young, naïve and inexperienced, she must navigate the harsh world of politics, find her mother’s killer while trying to be a worthy leader for her people. But as Njoki delves deeper, she uncovers Aka’s buried dark secrets, including Mumbi’s carefully guarded past. As the prophesied doom nears, the three women, one immortal, one cursed and one untried, stand between the salvation and end of Aka.

Jake has awoken inside the abyss and now he must fight. fight to survive, fight to thrive, and fight to ascend

In the grim, industrial city of Ironhaven, Kael lives a quiet life sorting scrap, his true identity as the Absolute Origin, the architect of the universe, a fragmented memory. He possesses an unnerving calm and occasionally exhibits impossible feats of luck or subtle reality manipulation that draw the attention of a disgraced knight, Elara Vane, a cynical street rogue, Jax, and a cursed scholar, Seraphina Bellweather, who senses his profound, ancient power. As Kael’s divine abilities begin to surface more overtly, often in response to direct threats, he goes from an unknown commoner to a figure of awe, terror, and intense scrutiny. He effortlessly neutralizes Sump assassins like Silas Darkharrow and the even more formidable Wraith Hound, dismantles the machinations of the arrogant Master Alchemist Vorlag Krell, and in a cataclysmic display, annihilates an army of monstrous Skitter-Horrors that threaten the city, revealing a glimpse of his true, godlike power before vanishing into a subterranean Sanctum of Origin. His reappearance, now as a "consultant" in Seraphina's shop of magical curiosities, only deepens the mystery. Kael attempts to maintain a facade of detached normalcy, offering cryptic pronouncements and casually manipulating ancient artifacts while his companions (a burgeoning, unconventional group including Elara, Seraphina, and a reluctant Jax) try to understand his motives and the cosmic implications of his presence. Hunted by terrified city authorities like Commander Stern, observed by the now-cautious Sump, and drawing the attention of entities beyond Ironhaven, Kael's journey is one of rediscovering his own nature, the burden of his power, and the reason for his incarnation. Interwoven with epic displays of divine might, intensely choreographed battles, shocking reactions from onlookers, and moments of unexpected (often deadpan) comedy, the story explores themes of overwhelming power, cosmic mystery, fate, and the surprising emergence of human-like connections in an entity beyond mortal comprehension. Each confrontation pushes Kael further towards reclaiming his godhood, with the fate of Ironhaven, and potentially the multiverse, hanging in the balance. The narrative blends thrilling action and god-tier power displays with character-driven emotional arcs and a developing, unconventional harem dynamic.

In her teenage years, Elena Millicent is a tomboyish extrovert who thrives on mischief. Preferring boys' clothes, she enjoys roughhousing and wrestling with her friends, embodying both a feminine and adventurous spirit. While she has a few loyal companions, most girls view her with disdain, opting for more traditional cliques. To the popular girls, she's simply a weirdo. One fateful day, during a visit to her best friend's house, Elena shares an unexpected make-out session that leaves her late for curfew. Consequently, she faces a week-long punishment, confined indoors and missing out on her friends. Despite her frustration, she finds solace in FaceTiming them to discuss her predicament, promising to meet up next week. Suddenly, a loud crash shatters the calm, followed by her parents' frantic shouts from downstairs. When Elena investigates, she's confronted with a shocking scene that alters her life forever, revealing dark secrets tied to her family. In that moment, her sweet nature begins to give way to something more ruthless, as she realizes the world she thought she knew is more dangerous than she ever imagined.

> "I was just a side character in this story. But if I'm given a second chance... then that tragic ending will never happen again." Alexamysa Zevarelis wakes up not as her real-world self—but as the youngest daughter of the strongest Duke family in the Kingdom of Solveria. Beautiful, elegant, and heir to the power of Water and Ice, she was nothing more than a background character in the novel she once read… a girl who died young saving the Crown Prince—and was quickly forgotten. But now, Alexa takes over that life. With three overprotective older brothers, unmatched social status, and pure noble magic running through her veins, Alexa is determined to rewrite her fate. She refuses to be remembered only for her sacrifice. She will carve her own legacy. But when Crown Prince Thalionric Arelthia begins showing an interest that never existed in the original story, Alexa realizes: this world may be far more dangerous—and far more personal—than she ever imagined. > In a world where blood determines power, and love can be a fatal weakness… Can Alexa survive as the Silver Rose that no flame can melt?

Princess Samara of the Eastern Kingdom was never meant to survive. Despised by the royal court, cursed with strange markings, and cast aside as useless, her life ends quietly in the shadows—until she awakens. Alive. Changed. And no longer willing to be silent. Declared divine-tier in mana, yet assigned the lowly class of Blacksmith, Samara is mocked once again—this time for being too powerful for a role meant to serve. But when monsters breach the city walls and demons rise from the frontier, the palace quickly learns that the girl they dismissed may be the only one who can stand. With her betrothal looming and enemies watching from beyond the borders, Samara must navigate political treachery, her own rebirth, and the rage of a forgotten world. They wanted her to be obedient. Forged for marriage. Instead, they got a weapon. A royal disgrace. A cursed blacksmith. And unfortunately for everyone—still alive.