Astrid Flirts With Hiccup

Reborn into the body of Astrid Valehart, a feared and loathed duchess condemned for treason, a modern woman must navigate a dangerous kingdom plagued by an ancient curse. Forced into an uneasy alliance with the cold and calculating Crown Prince Lucien Drakemont, she uses her newfound, chaotic magical abilities to rewrite her villainous legacy. But as court conspiracies unravel and the curse threatens to consume them all, Astrid must prove she’s not the monster they think she is—without losing the edge that makes her dangerous. In a world where power is everything, redemption comes at a price, and love might just be the ultimate gamble.

Alex, an 18-year-old high schooler, lives a seemingly ordinary life with his loving mother, Monica, and his bubbly 7-year-old sister, Maria. His father, John, a dedicated soldier, visits them once every two months, bringing joy and stability to their home. Life feels normal, even predictable—until one fateful day changes everything. A chilling message from the army headquarters announces that John has survived a devastating plane crash but is gravely injured. Rushing to his side, the family finds him confined to a wheelchair. As Monica speaks with the doctor about taking John home, her composure remains unusually calm, even… happy. Back home, the day winds down. After dinner, Alex retreats to his room, hoping to distract himself with a chat among friends. But when Monica steps into his room, something shifts. She moves closer, her arms enveloping him in an unexpected embrace. Silent tears stream from her eyes, falling onto Alex’s cheeks, carrying a weight of unspoken emotions and an unshakable mystery. What lies behind Monica’s strange reaction? What secrets are buried in their seemingly perfect family? Each page unravels a story of love, loss, and a truth that could change Alex’s life forever.

Extra chapters incoming to make up for hiatus time! Tune in! ....................................................................................................................................... For ten years, Raiten has been bound to the Thunder Tower and made the enslaved guardian of his clan's northern pillar. Once, he dreamed of freedom and fought for a friend he believed in. Now, she’s returned—a hero, wielding the power he stole for her. The only question that remains is, how will Raiten kill her? Will he choose forgiveness and carve for himself a new life, beyond the tower, beyond the clan? Or, will he sink in the depraved depths of bloody vengeance? Perhaps a bit of both. [Note: cover is AI art. I am only using this temporarily: once I am not broke, I will pay a proper artist for an awesome cover!] [Note 2: Originally published on RoyalRoad]

'Hell is empty and all the devils are here.' -- Williams Shakespeare --- "Should I dip my hands in holy water so I can touch you?" His breath fanned her neck as he spoke close to her ear, causing an anxious shiver to run down her spine. Her eyes widened before narrowing slightly. "You are crazy." She whispered back with a shaking voice. "Why?" He asked, awed. His eyes now staring at her. "Because you would get burned." --- Opposites attract. That’s what everyone says, but light and darkness are two very contrasting entities. Annabelle is the perfect definition of pure and innocent, while on the other hand, Kione is the opposite of that—dark and a devil with an angelic appearance. Too forbidden to be a perfect match.

Saddiquecca Maxwell is a fresh man at Harvard university and wants to pursue a degree in environmental science. With her only goal in mind she covers up in hoodies and caps intending to stay out of the spotlight. All she wants is to peruse her goals hoping one day she will meet her parents. Sekany Yahmen is a sophomore at Harvard university who wants to achieve his goal of being a Carpenter and Electrician along with many other things. He has big goals and will do anything to achieve them. Even though he has bad parents and grew up in poverty he has no intention of allowing it to define his future. Both individuals have no interest or desire in being involved or distracted by anything. Both have dark pasts and wish not to uproot them. But what will they discover when they collide in a unfortunate situation? Follow them on this unforgettable journey of two people who are crushed. What will happened when the both realise that maybe they need to change their goals and maybe they dont want to be alone for the rest of their lives.

A young royal, Lexiana Vertritz marries a time stellar after he saves her from a near death experience. It turns out they are actually bonds and make it their goal to live their lives to the fullest. But it isnt smooth sauling fir them at all as thier lives keep getrjng threatened everyday. They uncover truths about themselves and unlock powers which could twist the nature of matter itself. Will these two be able to achieve their goal of living a happy life while fighting for the greater good, or is there something else in store for them? " There you are" he said before gently picking her up after noticing the wound on her left leg. When she was secured in his arms, a large portal opened before them and he stepped in. A few hours later the hunter leader woke up and tried to recall what had just happened. He stood on his feet and looked around thanking his lucky stars he was still alive. But his eyes widened at what he saw. On the snow covered ground was a large symbol in black as if it had been burnt into the snow and into the earth.His mouth hung in awe. " A time stellar" he said to himself before immediately teleporting back to where he came from.

An extraordinary fantasy beyond her imagination awaits her. Would she survive? Let's look together.

When Lucy Furr, a trans woman who graduated from an online college, started to work as a music producer at a music label with a reputation for giving people from the LGBTQ+ community a chance at becoming household names she found out that her calling really was her dream. However, everything wasn't easy for Lucy when there was a giant temptation in the form of her boss, Ms. Jayda Sparks. Jayda had hired Lucy for one job but she quickly grew fond of Lucy’s work ethic and how she took charge of each project she was assigned to brought her company more recognition throughout their part of the country. What no one expected was that Jayda had a darker side of her hidden away from everyone, including her closest friends. There is no denying that Jayda had her sights set on Lucy when she came to work in person and saw that her traits displayed before were amplified with a newfound confidence. The only issue Jayda is experiencing is trying to keep her past locked away as they haunt her in everything she did and then showing up without any warning. Can Jayda get control of everything before the things she desperately wants fall away from her grasp or will everything she worked so hard for burn in the fires from her past mistakes? Will Lucy survive working for Jayda as her past comes for her as well since they're involved with each other or will her every accomplishment she worked for recently come crashing down as her feelings for Jayda prove to be a difficult one?

Ang panliligaw lamang ang natatanging solusyon ni Saab para mapansin sya ng kanyang hinahangaang Mayor. Ngunit hindi nya inaasahan na bukod sa pagiging masungid na manliligaw ay magiging isang pamilya sila ni Mayor dahil sa inampon nilang bata. Maging susi kaya ito para talagang magkatuluyan sila?

Someone has rightly said that nothing can be achieved without money, today the same applies to Alex as well. Alex was fired from his Ad department and on the same day the girl whom Alex loved more than his life, also left him saying that you will remain a pauper forever. When a sad Alex was quietly going from there, he accidentally met a Billionaire Ai System. What a blast will these two create? Will Alex's girlfriend return as soon as he becomes rich? To know, read "Billionaire With System ".

Asher, an avid player of Genshin Impact, experiences a strange phenomenon that pulls him into the game world of Teyvat. When he wakes up in a lush field resembling Mondstadt, he finds Lumine, a character he admires, unconscious nearby. After reviving her, they share a brief conversation that reveals Lumine's distress; she has been cast into this world by a powerful sorceress and is searching for her brother. Joined by Paimon, Lumine's companion, and Amber, the Outrider, they set off together. Asher feels a surge of unique powers within him, hinting at a deeper connection to this world. Despite the excitement, he harbors a suspicion about Paimon’s true nature and is determined to protect Lumine as they embark on a journey filled with mystery and potential danger. Asher grapples with his growing feelings for Lumine while navigating the complexities of a world that has now become his reality.

In the land of Etheloria, a relentless Shadow Plague threatens to engulf the land, corrupting all in its path with its malevolent force. Alvan, a selfless young man bound by a solemn promise he made to his late mother, sets forth on a quest to save his homeland from the plague that had befallen it. Guided by an ancient tome, he embarks on a journey to the long-forgotten Lost Temples, forming unbreakable bonds with his chosen companions. In order to retrieve the Elixir of Immortality, which is the only thing that can stop the shadow plague. Alvan succeeded, but at what cost? He gained immortality and unparalleled power of the God of Light, but also triggered the curse of ascendant power placed on the elixir. He watched as his friends and lover, the people he wanted to protect, withered away before his eyes. He also grappled with the effects of the curse that began to take hold in his immortal life. Can Alvan break this eternal curse that came at the expense of saving Etheloria? Or will he become a pawn in a greater cosmic design that threatens the very fabric of the universe? Embark on a journey that transcends time and space, where the price of immortality is weighed against the fate of world. *** > Excerpt: "Have I done anything wrong by fulfilling my mother's dying wish and saving Etheloria? Why do I have to suffer like this because of this curse? I can't even take my own life..." There has to be a way. " ...I am determined to find a way to break this cursed cycle and bring an end to my suffering and life." Alvan lamented. The tree on which he leaned his body withered instantly, transferring its life force to Alvan. ------- [Hey Guys, please read at least ten chapters of this novel before deciding whether to invest your time in it. Here are some of the themes explored in "Cursed With Immortality": Sacrifice, Redemption, Cosmic Struggle, Ambition and Scheming, Selflessness, Legacy, Power, and the Cycles of Life. Happy Reading!]

in the 1700s a world war break out a subtance of chemical that give you super power but with many cost and requirement called heniums because this subtances existance all the countries all now make an national mine for it as the main protagonist Avner Knight a normal worker that work at mine of henium but on one day a box leak and giving him power but because of he getting power from henium he have to join the courty special army

** THERE ARE SOME MISTAKES WITH THE TRANSLATION AND OUR TWO PROTAGNISTS ARE BOTH GIRLS . THIS IS A GL NOVEL. ** The cold and sinister* Yan Jue, the tsundere dog, has passed through the book and transformed into a fox demon in a book about cultivating demons and eliminating demons. In the book, she is a cannon fodder villain who needs to madly charm the male protagonist and absorb his Yang Yuan in order to improve her cultivation. The heroine of this book is Qi Xianqing, the elder sister of the Zhenhuo Sect who has killed countless demons and is not close to the mortal world. Yan Jue knew very well the consequences of fighting for a man with the heroine. The final outcome was that she was pierced through the chest by the cold heroine Qi Xianqing with a sword, and her heart was cut out and used as a precious material for Shuiyun Sect's alchemy. She seems to have been set up to train the male and female protagonists, and has not survived Chapter 10. Yan Jue then made a careful plan: in the early stage, she would gain experience by the heroine's side, and then go down the mountain to escape when she was almost done practicing. However, Yan Jue soon discovered that the heroine Qi Xianqing's physique was a rare fairy body, and her blood had a fatal attraction to monsters. Every time Yan Jue saw Qi Xianqing, she couldn't help but feel weak in her legs and wanted to hold her and sniff her hard. Later, Yan Jue finally got ready to go down the mountain, but saw the cold and aloof senior sister walking towards her. Yan Jue subconsciously felt her legs go weak and was hugged by Qi Xianqing. Qi Xianqing rubbed her accidentally exposed fox ears and asked softly, "Don't leave, okay?" - Unfortunately, Yan Jue looked like a human during the day, but turned into a fox demon at night. One time she took a walk at night and met her senior sister Qi Xianqing who was practicing swordplay by the Lingtan. Yan Jue looked at Qi Xianqing, who had a frosty face, and the hair on her body was about to explode. sHe turned around and was about to jump away. Qi Xianqing suddenly squatted down, holding a bone that he didn't know where it came from, with a smile in her eyes: "Come here." Who would have thought that in the eyes of outsiders, the senior sister who is not stained with smoke and dust is like an immortal, her favorite thing is Furry, when the moonlight is like water at night, he will sit by the spiritual pool and chat with a fox. Yan Jue unknowingly discovered many secrets of Qi Xianqing. During the day, Qi Xianqing and the male protagonist were in and out of each other, and they were the couple of the gods that everyone in the sect envied. At night, Qi Xianqing touched Yan Jue's head with a tired expression: "He (the male protagonist) and I were just acquaintances, and I don't know why he kept pestering me." "..." During the day, Qi Xianqing led the sect to dig. The lair of a thousand-year-old pangolin spirit looks at the litter of cubs it left behind with a look of indifference. At night, Qi Xianqing hugged the little fox Yan Jue and murmured: "You shouldn't dig a nest. It takes three years for the pangolin spirit to make a new nest. Its children are so cute, I'm afraid they will starve and freeze." "..." - Qi Xianqing has regarded slaying demons as his life rule. Thousands of monsters died in Qi Xianqing's hands, but she only knew that she had never been soft-hearted. But Qi Xianqing didn't expect that she would fall into the hands of a demon. Qi Xianqing once despised the king who was confused by the fox. But she didn't expect that when it was her turn, she just wanted to immerse herself in the gentle land, pamper her and love her well. Even if he is willing to go to hell for her.

Tara couldn’t believe her bad luck. Out of all the people looking for a roommate, she ended up with her boss, Selena. Selena—known for her sharp wit, enchanting looks, and a rumored history with a few past coworkers—had a reputation as the office “temptress.” Watching Selena move with that effortless allure, Tara silently vowed to keep a safe, respectful distance. But on the very first night of living together, that same untouchable boss ended up sleepwalking… right into Tara’s room, wrapping herself around her with surprising softness and refusing to let go, nestled into Tara’s chest as if it were the most natural thing in the world. Keeping her calm, Tara gingerly extricated herself, stepped onto the balcony, and drank a full glass of ice water—despite the frigid winter temperatures. “She’s straight. You’re just roommates. Don’t even think about catching feelings,” Tara told herself, hoping her resolve would hold. But Selena seemed determined to ignore any “distance.” After dodging yet another one of Selena’s friendly but borderline flirtatious invitations, Tara found herself cornered in the underground parking lot after work. Under the dim lights, Selena’s eyes sparkled with a hint of red at the corners. “Are you like everyone else? Do you hate me?” she asked, her voice tinged with unexpected hurt, a stubbornness that was oddly… sweet. The usual polite words Tara had on hand somehow lodged in her throat. Flustered, she stammered, “No… I’m just scared I might fall for you.” Selena had a secret: she was totally smitten with the company’s new intern. There was something about Tara’s quiet warmth and that little spark of defiance that pulled Selena in. So much so, that Selena willingly traded her comfortable apartment for a cramped 700-square-foot rental—just to be closer to her crush. She even went out of her way to “accidentally” create situations that would draw them together. But her darling intern remained unmoved, cool and reserved, her demeanor bordering on chilly. When a close friend pointed out that no one wants to room with their boss, saying, “Living with your boss just feels like working overtime every night,” Selena pouted but couldn’t deny it. Resting her head against Tara’s shoulder, Selena couldn’t help but think, Too true… I do have her working ‘overtime’ every night.

COMPLETED. After his wife passed away, William became a very hardworking man. Not attracted to women. One day, he was trapped in a room with a woman named Ava. Unintentionally, he experienced something he had never experienced since his wife was gone. He got the boner. William tried to keep Ava out of his life. However, what happened if William's son insisted that she had to be his nanny? William found himself increasingly compelled to interact with Ava, forcing him to confront the uncanny resemblance she bore to Paula. "Who are you, little girl?" Read my other book: Billionaires with Benefits.

Alex Rodriguez living in poverty for years until one day his life took u-turn. [ding, congratulations you got] [1 Million dollars] [1 penthouse at Dream International (property deeds is in the storage space of system )] [1 ferrari ( at parking of Dream International)] [ 1 Super serum ] [ Investment ability] [ 3.4 % shares of Dream investment company ( market valuation is 12 billion dollars) ]

Torn between her pain and the allure of Gavin’s enigmatic charm, Sofia battles with her feelings while uncovering secrets that might either ignite a new flame or burn her hopes to ashes. Will Sofia dare to trust again, or will Gavin’s pursuit only add fuel to the fire of her past heartbreak?

[Top-tier mutual teasing + extreme tug-of-war + trash-talking + 1v1] Wen Zhi had lived in the shadow of being bullied by her entire family since she was young until she was discarded by the He Family as a pawn. After returning to the country, the first thing she did was to give the He Family a big present. At the banquet, as soon as Wen Zhi was done with her mischief, she wanted to flee. Just as she reached the corner, a man stopped her. “Little Zhi, haven't seen you for five years, where are you running to?” Looking at the big demon lord who'd tormented her since her childhood, with such a righteous human-dog appearance, Wen Zhi swallowed her saliva. In her ears, she could almost hear He Hanjin saying that same line to her countless times: “Little Zhi, you need to be good. If you dare to run, I'll break your legs.” So in the past, she was constantly playing the good girl, and Hanjin seemed very satisfied with her obedience. But now that she had finally broken free from his control, she didn't know how he'd torment her if he caught her again. How could she not run?!

In order to save her mother, she was forced to strike a deal with her stepmother and sell herself to a stranger, but she never imagined that she would get into the wrong bed? That she slept with a gigolo? She suffered a cruel scheme plotted by her wicked stepmother and stepsister; ultimately, she left her hometown behind. Five years later, she returned gloriously with three genius children, assertively tearing apart the innocent act of the white lotus and the scheming of the green tea woman, and then she unexpectedly discovered that the father of her children was enormously powerful and immensely wealthy. "Woman, explain this to me, why does your son look exactly like me!" "My son looks this way because of his own abilities, it has nothing to do with you..."

What if three women in 21st century got transmigrated into a novel that they haven't read or heard of? What obstacle or conflict would they challenge? Maybe living another life's not going to be bad, right?

It was a late night in Montreux when Jun kept his eyes to Bella. He never felt this kind of emotion run through his vein with these girls. Bella was studying and working part-time in Montreux. Her stepsister chased her out from her homes and sent her to boarding school in Switzerland, as mistress daughter. She never knew that her future would be in the palm of the most powerful tycoon in the world. "It can't be happening" She mumbling as she woke up on Jun bed one morning. She saw a goddess man looked at her and gave her smiles. she was naked and got a ring on her right ring finger. -------- This is my first novel created based on my imagination of a flash marriage between two people. the devoted male lead that was orphaned due to the greed of wealth from his parent enemies. the female lead was not the strong smart women, she was naive and stupid. when they were together, the male lead would protect her at all cost. IG: Poetri_cantique