Ambrose Bierce And The Queen Of Spades A Mystery

Elias "Grim" Kingsley, a self-made billionaire who rose from homelessness, dies alone in his mansion. Instead of finding peace, he meets an irritated God of Balance who holds him responsible for a catastrophic butterfly effect his investment will cause. As punishment, the annoyed god reincarnates Grim into a world of magic and swords as Grim van Ambrose, the last heir of a fallen noble house. Born as his mother dies in childbirth. Grim must navigate his new life in a fantasy realm where elemental magic rules and the family name he inherits has lost its former glory.

The Creation... Where all Existence exist along with Non-Existence as interconnection to Existence, providing a aspects for such lead to maintain the balance of The Creation. A Existence contains everything that we had been see: A Galaxy, Universe, a theory of Multiverse, and so beyond. Thus all undiscovered truth still remain mystery, even infinite celestials bodies are just mere-aspect of it. All celestial entities even a God don't know what truth beneath the Existence. A used of system made by human to traveling the cosmos but to find the truth of it, but they only found nothing, clueless, yet they gone... With a strange phenomenon making human race fall into abyss, they gave up... Not until a guy born with a curiosity about the truth of The Creation, he'd read so many books that were actually a journey of a people whose traveled the cosmos, creating a hint for human to regain their strongest era. And the guy named Jonathan, standing tall in front of a strange yet massive ancient doors, along with a unknown symbols within the curve of the doors, filled with immense power that cannot be calculated or measure it. Jonathan realize there's puzzle to open this door and reveal something within the door, and so Jonathan goes venture to find the missing symbols, in his adventures he met Mary Carter, a young woman with a obsession of books that contains a information about the Cosmos, soon enough they become a friend, a partner for their own yet same goal. Along with a hint that in one of Mary's book, now they know where they needed to go; Indonesia, specifically Candi Borobudur where there's a book filled with a information that let the user capable to transcends a dimensional. That is one of requirements to find a puzzle of the Ancient Doors, and so they goes venture to Indonesia... But is their journey gonna goes smoothly? Or they get involved into something dangerous? Who's knows, but we'll see it soon...

Mia always believed her move to the U.S. was a fresh start—a chance to reconnect with childhood memories and distant family. But when she arrives, everything feels… off. Her family has already settled in, new jobs secured, a house waiting. No one asked her opinion. No one explains why. Then the changes start. A strange awareness. A tingling beneath her skin. Power coursing through her veins. Mia isn’t just adjusting to a new life—she’s awakening. As she struggles to control her newfound abilities, she stumbles upon secrets buried deep in her past. A hidden world. A dangerous man searching for her. And a truth that could shatter everything she thought she knew. Some secrets are meant to stay hidden. Some powers should never be unlocked. But for Mia, it’s too late to turn back. Will she uncover the truth before it’s too late? Or will the darkness find her first? ~~~~~~~~ What if everything you knew about yourself was a lie? Join Mia as she unravels a web of secrets, superpowers, and hidden threats. A story full of twists, mystery, and thrilling revelations! Start reading now! #Webnovel #Superpowers #Mystery #Thriller #werewolf ~~~~~~~~

In the 500-year history of Hana Kingdom, Genie has ascended to the throne as its first-ever queen. By her side stands Jade, the kingdom's greatest warrior—loyal, strong, and unwavering. Together, they embark on a journey to protect the nation and its people. But Jade carries a dangerous secret, one he can never reveal to Queen Genie. As their destinies intertwine, will the truth tear them apart, or will their bond prove unbreakable?

She was never meant to rule. She was never even meant to matter... As the last princess of the great Vampire Empire, Natalia Victoria Romanov was nothing more than a forgotten daughter—born without vampire abilities, cast aside by her own kind. But when the Lycans launch a brutal attack on her kingdom, Natalia is taken hostage and forced into a fate she never chose. To break King Marshall’s curse was to seal her own—for in doing so, she became his mate, his queen, his possession. Now, trapped in a kingdom of beasts, she is torn between two identities: A Vampire Princess, unworthy in the eyes of her own kind. A Lycan Queen, bound to a ruthless king who sees her as nothing more than a pawn. Marshall’s brutality and coldness slowly crush her spirit, but his brother? He is the only light in her world of darkness. And when blood spills, alliances shatter, and war erupts between Vampires, Lycans, and Werewolves, Natalia is forced to make the ultimate choice: Stand with the vampires who never wanted her? Or claim her place beside the beasts who stole her? One choice will crown her. The other will doom them all. ---

When Mei-Xing wakes up in a hospital, she believes she has miraculously survived the attack that claimed her life. However, her relief turns to horror when she discovers she’s in the body of her estranged relative, Li Na—a woman she’s never met. Now trapped in a life that’s not her own, Mei-Xing must navigate the chaos of Li Na’s existence. Li Na’s life is a tangled mess. Nobody likes her and she has no family or reputation. Moreover, all around have kept some secrets realted to her. The powerful CEO Lu Jianjun, wants to keep her within his manor's walls has a contract: He would give her the title of Mrs. Lu and she would not set out. As Mei-Xing tries to piece together the mystery of her own murder, she’s forced to confront the challenges and responsibilities of Li Na’s troubled relationships. Torn between uncovering the truth about who killed her and managing the fallout of Li Na's broken life, Mei-Xing must decide whether she can make amends for her mistakes or if the path to her own answers will destroy the fragile world she now inhabits. As the clock ticks, her new identity might be the only way to save both their futures—or doom them both.

Betrayed. Murdered. Forgotten. Lin Yue, once the beloved empress of the Tian Empire, is cruelly cast aside by the man she loved most, Emperor Tian. Conspired against by her closest confidante, Lady Zhen, and watching as her family is destroyed, Lin Yue’s life is tragically cut short in a haze of blood and betrayal. But fate grants her a second chance. Awakening ten years before her death, Lin Yue finds herself in the body of her younger self. Armed with the knowledge of her tragic future and the determination to rewrite her destiny, she swears to rise from the ashes of her past like the mythical phoenix.

After being treated unfairly and killed Bella is given a second chance to life to take her revenge and save the world with the only condition that she does fall in love. This gets spiced up when she crosses part with her mutual enemy Leon Copeland and they are compared to get married to one another by their family ... [Bella what are you doing? I thought I make the rules clear?] She heard butterfly said and quickly shut her eyes trying to comprehend her emotions "You did but I'm just human, and my baby needs his dad," she said coldly and picked up a glass of wine. ... "What in hell has come over you?" Leon screamed seeing his wife pointing a gun at him "Nothing... it's simple I want you out of my way" "Your way? What on earth are you speaking about." he asked perplexed as he could feel his life draining bit by bit out of him "I want to be the queen" Bella replied coldly "But you are already one" "I want to be the one and only Mafia ruler and I don't need anyone's support especially not that of a motherf**ker like you" "So, you want to kill me? Tell me what would you tell our kids and family? I was never in your way and I wouldn't" Leon said hoping he would calm her; he was still unaware of what in actual fact came over his once loving and sweet wife... Will she be able to keep to this one rule and save the world or would fall in love and ruin everything? Schedule update. Stay tuned

What happens when a dying bartender wakes up in the body of a queen married to a cursed king? Yvonne Jegede is a fiery, no-nonsense bartender with only two months left to live. Diagnosed with a terminal illness, she’s determined to make the most of her days, checking off every wild item on her bucket list. Love? Marriage? Not on the agenda. But fate has other plans. Yvonne was killed but then wakes up in a strange, medieval world, as Queen Anneliese, wife to the infamous, icy, ruthless, and merciless King of Aragón He's not just ruthless; he’s hiding a curse so twisted and unthinkable that no one but he knows the truth. Trapped in a kingdom she doesn’t understand, surrounded by intrigue, danger, and a husband who sees her as little more than a pawn, Yvonne must learn to navigate court life while keeping her true identity a secret. But the king is no fool, and as his suspicions grow, so does her realization that his coldness hides a deeper pain. Can Yvonne break through the walls of this cursed king’s heart? Or will she lose herself, and her chance to return home, in the process? Heaven help her if she doesn’t.

In the kingdom of Aetheria, where light and shadow wage an eternal war, one name is feared, whispered, and shrouded in mystery—The Shadow Queen. She was never meant to exist. A phantom of the night, a legend twisted by those who never understood her true purpose. The world saw her as a villain, a merciless ruler who danced with the darkness. But the truth? It was far more tragic. Betrayed by the very people she vowed to protect, hunted by the hero she once loved, she vanished—only to return stronger, deadlier, and wrapped in a secret that could shatter the fate of the world. When an exiled warrior uncovers a forgotten letter, the truth of the Shadow Queen’s past unravels like a haunting melody. The lines between hero and monster blur, and he is forced to question everything he once believed. Was she truly the villain they painted her to be? Or was she the only one who ever stood between light and destruction? A tale of love, betrayal, and redemption awaits in "Enigma of the Shadow Queen"—where darkness may not be evil, and light may not be salvation. Read now and uncover the truth behind the legend.

In the grand city of Noctis-Lux, where gears and magic intertwine, a queen reigns over two opposing realms—the City of Light and the Dominion of Shadows. Queen Celestine Vaeloria, known as the Queen of Duality, bears the burden of balancing order and chaos. Gifted with both arcane magic and scientific intellect, she governs a world where light fuels progress, but darkness whispers forbidden truths. When an ancient prophecy foretells the rise of a usurper who will shatter the fragile balance, Celestine embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the secrets hidden within her past. As she delves deeper into the mysteries of her lineage, she realizes that the true enemy may not be the rebels or the cultists lurking in the shadows—but something buried deep within herself. With Lord Alistair Dorne, a ruthless enforcer of the Light Council, and Elias Veyne, a rogue scholar from the Shadow Syndicate, Celestine must unravel the truth before the city collapses into war. But as betrayal lurks at every turn, she is forced to answer one question: Which side does she truly belong to—the Light, or the Dark?

Kara's life is turned upside down when her mom uproots her from Los Angeles to Monowi, a tiny, mysterious town in the middle of nowhere, all because of yet another boyfriend. Monowi isn’t just strange because it’s quiet and remote. Kara begins having recurring nightmares, and as she uncovers the town’s secrets, she starts to suspect werewolves might be real. But no one believes her, leaving her feeling trapped between her imagination and reality. To make things even more complicated, her mom’s boyfriend has super-hot sons, especially Rox, who’s technically her stepbrother but seems way too magnetic for her to ignore. As the town’s mysteries unravel and her relationship with Rox grows increasingly tangled, Kara discovers she might play a much bigger role in Monowi’s dark history than she ever imagined. Who knows, she might even be a queen. Crazy, right?

1500 years after The Crimson Queen’s disappearance the empire of Ignia is left to her 4 attendants. Born to the first sword Nyssa practiced and trained rigorously. being secluded to her manor and the battlefield she eventually experiences a taste of normal life but that doesn’t last.

THE DEVIL'S SERIES:- The Devil's Hunt is the new title... Don't worry guys because of the cover. “Lilith Isha Romanio, you really think that’s who you truly are, my Queen? Or shall I say it? Hm… my cunning little fox, My beautiful wife…” I was the nightmare of many people but he thinks I am cute. He was not the person I carved for. Neither did I want him to be my salvation. My Shadows were loyal to him. He watched me, stalked me, and shoved me into the memories which I never knew I had. Yet he did it. Painted my canvas, the black chaotic ones with a contrasting deep crimson. Rudraveer Pratap Rathore… those sets of smoldering grey eyes, sinister grin of the Devil, and his aphrodisiac sinful voice made my killermind traspie into his webs of hell. And his flames of hellfire stroke something dark and forbidden within me… Was I Lilith Isha Romanio? Or who was I? He questioned it and I, fell into a pit of abyss to answer it. With the shivers of pleasure, passion, and twisted love. And I? I enjoyed it. This was our Fated Twist… ~*~*~*~*~

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Mature content: ‘You are not my craving my dear, you are my obsession.’ “ She was our light and we were her darkness—- and just like every opposites we were obsessed with the idea of having her.” The Evil Empress, the one whose life was filled with debauchery and betrayal to her mates was supposed to die tonight. Being the Empress of the Dragniere Empire and the mother to all dragons, she was supposed to live a life where she lived for her people and the country, her exquisite powers were alone enough to make her the ruler of the entire continent and with her face that was as beautiful as a shining pearl in the moonlight, with hair as fine as Pima, and her curves so luscious that any man would have died of desire with just one glimpse. With powers that were beyond humans, shrouded with the air of aristocracy and with a personality that was as cruel as Medusa, The Evil Empress continued to rule over the people of her Empire with her tyranny. Brianna Cage, nicknamed ‘ Bree, The hellion’ for the convenience of her acquaintances was a rowdy young woman. She had a fierce sense of justice, she was dependable and despite not being the most beautiful woman in her department, she was sought out by a lot of men because of her alluring nature, she rejected them all because in truth she was in love with —— all the Daddies in the comic books she has read. Behind her aloof and dependable persona resided a Weeb who was always cheering on the characters of her favourite books. One day she came upon the book ‘ The Maid’s route of survival of the fittest’ and decided to read it just for the heck of it since the Empress shared the same name as her. But soon Bree found out that the Empress was the Villainess, she even betrayed her mates one by one and what was even more gut-wrenching she was killed by her mates! All for the sake of the maid who reincarnated into the book with a system to help her. Bree though angry decided to throw the book at the back of her head but oddly enough the book vanished and Bree found herself waking up in the room of the Evil Empress just three weeks before she was executed by her mates! Startled but not having the time to freak out, Bree started to take care of everything that the Evil Empress has done wrong. She thought that she would be able to live a peaceful life away from her bloodthirsty mates who didn’t seem too fond of her. But unfortunately, things didn’t go as she planned as five sets of eyes fell on her despite all the precautions she has taken against them. And once those eyes locked on her, they refused to let go of their possessiveness. The Evil Empress was theirs, to begin with who dares take her away?

mystery of a princess forgotten in a sacred room what will be her end.

In the realm of Fyre Land, Princess Ignis grapples with a legacy overshadowed by her lack of elemental power, a vital attribute in her magical kingdom. Her father, King Pyrrhus, a formidable ruler fueled by flames, has long belittled her for this deficiency, subjecting her to mistreatment and neglect. Despite her hardships, Ignis harbors a fierce determination to alter her destiny. Her salvation appears in the form of Adrian, the enigmatic ruler of Aqua Land, where water reigns supreme. Ignis learns of Adrian's unparalleled power and envisions a path to reclaim her sovereignty. She confronts Adrian, presenting her proposal with a mixture of determination and vulnerability. She seeks not only his hand in marriage but also his alliance, aiming to wield his elemental prowess to ascend the throne of Fyre Land as its rightful queen. As Ignis and Adrian navigate the complexities of politics and power, they forge an unexpected bond, transcending their initial motives. Both must confront betrayals, intrigue, and the specter of war as they strive to unite their realms and defy the constraints of fate. Can Ignis reconcile her desire for power with her longing for love, or will she sacrifice one for the other? Who will emerge victorious and at what cost? "The Queen of Fyre" is a captivating tale of courage, ambition, and the enduring quest for self-determination. Against a backdrop of elemental magic and political intrigue, Princess Ignis and King Adrian navigate a perilous journey towards love and empowerment, igniting flames of change that will forever alter the fate of their kingdoms.

" Vanessa , I know you . I know you're hiding something " Mike said " You don't know anything about me!!" Vanessa yelled at Mike in fear and despair that she'd been caught but what scared her more was the unconscious body of Mike in front of her Vanessa's eye welled as fear crept into her heart. " Mike , Mike? , can you hear me Mike ? " ***** " I'm not normal" Vanessa Fray had been a saddled life ever since her magnificent mother died when she was just a teenager. Her dad had tried getting an arranged marriage for her but the girl is determined to fulfill her mother's wish of building up a fashion design form coupled with her desires of being a model. she looses interest in taking care of the FRAYS BUSINESS ENTERPRISE Now she just realised she's not the normal girl she thought she was Who is the CEO of Elsa Dumoreés fashion enterprise????_________Its a mystery " What am I ?" Vanessa asked herself _______its a mystery Find out more about Vanessa in : THE CEOs MYSTERY

Six best friends have shared countless adventures since childhood, creating memories that last a lifetime. But three of their beloved friends mysteriously go missing during the summer before their senior year of high school while on their annual BFFs Run in the Park. Will their remaining friends band together to find them in time for a rescue? What surprising truths will they uncover about themselves along the way? And what secrets about their identities, kept hidden by their parents, will they come to light?

Title: Twins of Destiny: The Cursed King and the Blessed Queen In a kingdom ruled by fate, twin siblings are born under a prophecy that will shape the future. The sister, Elyssia, is blessed with a gift of great fortune, destined to bring prosperity and ascend the throne. The brother, Kael, is marked as a harbinger of disaster—a cursed existence that must be sacrificed to protect the kingdom. While Elyssia is celebrated and crowned, Kael is cast into the shadows, awaiting his execution. But fate is not so easily tamed. On the eve of his sacrifice, Kael awakens a terrifying power—one that feeds on curses and grows stronger with every affliction he endures. Betrayed and abandoned, he escapes into exile, vowing to forge his own path. As war looms and ancient forces stir, Kael returns—not as a sacrifice, but as a ruler in his own right. With the power to turn misfortune into strength, he challenges the kingdom that sought to erase him. Meanwhile, Elyssia must decide: uphold the traditions that crowned her or defy destiny to save the only family she has left. One blessed, one cursed—both bound by blood. Their battle will decide the fate of the kingdom, but in the end, only one may rule.

In the 15th century, Maximilian "Max" O'Doherty, an adventurous and independent anthropomorphic rabbit, stumbles upon an ancient, forbidden map hidden in his town’s library. The map hints at the existence of mysterious, undiscovered islands beyond the horizon—places thought to be mere myths. Driven by an insatiable curiosity, Max sells everything he owns to purchase a ship and sets sail into the unknown. His journey takes him across vast and treacherous seas, where each island holds secrets, wonders, and dangers beyond imagination. From lost civilizations to creatures of legend, Max faces challenges that test his courage, intelligence, and survival instincts. But as his adventure unfolds, he begins to realize there is a deeper mystery behind the map and his journey—one that could change everything he knows about the world. With no way of turning back, Max must navigate the perils of the unknown, uncover the truth behind the islands, and ultimately discover the purpose of his own destiny.

An emotional girl becoming a turtle hiding in her shell to be safe and alive It was her 3rd life after being abused for her ideas and time and destroying her can she find love and be happy or is she desperate to have revenge .... read to find out

Have you ever felt like you does not belong to this world? I always thought I was special and different from others, but never thought my life was going to change this much. I am Ella Henry, an ordinary high school student but from my 8th birthday my life changed, I started to have this weird dream someone calling my name and some memories. But now it's ok, I have him beside me.

Queen Evelyn loved and trusted King Lucien—until the night he stood over her deathbed, smirking as the poison took its toll. Betrayed by the man she once called her husband, she dies cursing his name… only to awaken years in the past, before her tragic fate was sealed. Armed with knowledge of the future, Evelyn swears she will never fall into Lucien’s trap again. But court politics are dangerous, and every move she makes threatens to alter fate in unpredictable ways. To survive, she must forge new alliances, including with the kingdom’s most feared warrior—Damien, the Cursed Warlord, a man whose dark past rivals her own. Cold, ruthless, and hiding secrets of his own, Damien is the last person she should trust. Yet, as their fates intertwine, an undeniable bond forms between them. But with Lucien still scheming, enemies lurking in the shadows, and a prophecy whispering of an unbreakable curse, Evelyn must decide: will she rewrite her destiny, or is she doomed to relive the same betrayal? A tale of revenge, forbidden love, and second chances, The Queen and the Cursed Warlord is a gripping fantasy romance filled with passion, secrets, and a fight against fate itself.

After her billionaire parents were murdered and all their assets became hers, Meena grew up living an ordinary life as a simple girl until she was kidnapped by a mysterious man who may or may not want her dead. Who is the man? What mystery could be uncovered about her parent's death? Was his father's wealth filthy or genuine? What finally became her faith at the end of the story? Join me as we embark on the journey of discovery in this book.