Ambrose Bierce And The Queen Of Spades A Mystery

Seventeen-year-old 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?

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.

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.

Mia has always dreamed of returning to the U.S., a place filled with childhood memories and distant family ties. But after a grueling journey, her arrival takes an unexpected turn. Instead of staying with her grandparents as planned, Mia learns her family has already secured jobs and a new house. The sudden shift leaves her questioning what secrets her parents might be hiding. As Mia adjusts to her new life, strange sensations ripple through her—tingling bones, heightened awareness, and an inexplicable connection to the world around her. When these sensations reveal a hidden power she never knew she had, Mia is thrust into a journey of self-discovery, danger, and a mystery far greater than she imagined. In this gripping tale of family, transformation, and hidden truths, Mia must embrace her newfound abilities and uncover the secrets that could change her life—and the world—forever. ~~~~~~ Have you ever wondered what it's like to uncover the deepest secrets about yourself? Follow Mia’s journey as she discovers her hidden superpowers, navigates a world full of mystery and danger, and uncovers shocking truths about her past. From mind-blowing twists to epic character development, this story has it all! Don't miss out! Dive into this thrilling adventure today. #Webnovel #Superpowers #Mystery #Fantasy #Thriller ~~~~~~

Just a young boy who wants to go home with his companion after he finds himself in an unknown world. He tries to unfold the truth of who he once was. Or what he once was

Update: Novel to resume updates on the first week of March and will feature ending of Volume 2, and beginning of the semi-final volume (Volume 3) and the final volume (volume 4) — “I Lord Tank Albridge, and my family, Pete Albridge, Cleo Albridge, and Fred Albridge, disavow Vinnandra the hateful as our blood. “Today, in one voice we curse the day she joined us, and we’ll forever celebrate the day she has left our ranks! Vinnandra shall not know us, and she is not ours to know anymore.” *** In a world of white-haired dragon riders and black-haired witches, Princess Vinnandra Albridge is born red-haired as the forbidden spawn of a witch-spy and a dragon rider known as the Hateful. Unwanted by her family and shunned by society, Vinn tries to get by everyday unnoticed and alive. However, her simple plans come crashing down when her family disavows her by removing her from her royal bloodline, proclaiming her a traitor to consequently serve as an official slave to the notorious Lenklock dragon riders family that rules in the North. There, it would seem that while Vinn might not be able to groom a dragon, she might make good food for one… not if she had anything to do about it. Vowing to fight for her life and rise above others, Vinn must learn how to break through her blood and reach to whatever minute strength she possesses and become a dragon rider… or something. And it would seem Vinnandra’s vows would be realised in the form of Xander Lenklock—a troubled man and problematic heir who charges into her life, proclaiming a nobody like her his greatest ally and seeking her alliance. For the first time in a long while, Vinn feels needed and wanted—two dangerous elements that ignites feelings she shouldn’t have, and evokes thoughts she shouldn’t think. And in a partnership that might make or break them, Vinn was sure she would do anything to have Xanders’ body, heart and soul. Problem is, Xander has a fiancée who was there to stay… forever. But with her mothers past looming over her, and with shadows of the enemy hidden in the trees playing their ultimate move, even if Vinnandra manages to steal Xander’s heart, will she be able to keep it? Or will her dubious identity destroy everything she has come to enjoy? Will the powers she has come to possess swallow her? Or could she be the enemy that her people really fear? Be whatever it might, the ultimate question remains—Dragon rider or Witch… which is she? ***** VOLUME 1 (Beginnings): COMPLETE VOLUME 2 (Chaos Abounds): ONGOING VOLUME 3: (Wrath of the Burned): UPCOMING

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?

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… ~*~*~*~*~

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.

“Now tell me Amasir, what were you doing in his room last night?” As Rughald took a step towards her, she mirrored him with a step backward. His lips curled up in a deep frown. “You were with him again.” “Rughald—” “Don’t,” he snapped. In an instant, he closed the distance between them. He was do fast that he left her breathless. His hands caressed her waist, and she suddenly became aware of how difficult it was to breath. “You reek of him, love,” he murmured. “His scent, his touch, his kiss, they are all over you.” She gasped and before she could say anything, his lips crashed onto hers, claiming her mouth into his. He sucked on her lower lips, his kiss punishing. She couldn’t breath, couldn’t think, couldn’t move. When he finally pulled back, her lips were trembling and her chest was heaving. His eyes darkened with hint of possessiveness. “There,” he smiled. “Now Mikhaz lips are gone.”

Victoria Lane, the unflinching CEO of Luminex International, is no stranger to power. With a reputation forged in ambition and an empire built on ruthless precision, she thrives in a world of control—until the arrival of Ethan Ward, her seemingly ordinary new intern. Beneath his polite demeanor and sharp intellect, however, Ethan hides a dark purpose: he is here to shatter the seal binding the secrets of Victoria's soul. As Victoria navigates her corporate kingdom, she becomes increasingly drawn to Ethan’s enigmatic charm and unwavering confidence, even as her instincts scream caution. Unknown to her, Ethan’s every move is calculated, part of a larger, otherworldly plan to unlock a hidden power within her—a power tied to a family curse Victoria has spent her life suppressing. But Victoria is not a pawn in anyone’s game. With her sharp intuition and commanding presence, she begins her own investigation into Ethan's past, uncovering fragments of his true identity. Their dynamic shifts from a tense battle of wits to a dangerous dance of attraction and betrayal, as layers of mystery, power, and forbidden desire unfold. In a world where ambition blurs the line between loyalty and manipulation, who will outmaneuver whom? The Queen and Her Pawn is a tale of dominance, intrigue, and romance, where the stakes are nothing less than control over fate itself—and perhaps, a shot at love.

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.

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...

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The fated show - down between the cool and gorgeous Eastern vampire and the proud werewolf heir

- Setting: A post-apocalyptic world. A mysterious energy surge has ravaged Earth, causing mutations in humans and animals and resulting in the emergence of superpowered individuals. The world is plunged into chaos. - Protagonist: Sophia, possessing a unique system ability that allows her to analyze, create, predict, and learn, constantly enhancing her capabilities. - Supporting Characters: Kyle (a superpowered individual with earth/metal manipulation abilities), and others with diverse superpowers who will collaborate with Sophia to build a commercial empire. - Plot: Sophia uses her system's power to help others, recruits superpowered individuals, forms alliances with other factions, builds a commercial empire, and ultimately becomes the ruler of this new world. - Themes: Hope, courage, responsibility, collaboration, and the future.

As Jane delves deeper into the secrets of the town, she uncovers a web of lies, betrayal, and dark magic that threatens to destroy everything she holds dear. With bravery and determination, she confronts the sinister forces at play, risking her own life to protect the town and its inhabitants. In a race against time, Jane must unravel the mystery before it's too late, navigating a dangerous path filled with deception and danger. As the sun rises once more, casting its warm light on the town, Jane emerges victorious, her courage shining bright in the face of adversity.

After being found by an elder amidst a massacre and named Oasis, a child of both a Phoenix and Dragons grows up in a foreign land. With the instincts of his powerful bloodline, he strives to become strong. Along his journey, he encounters the remnants of legacies left behind by his parents, which give him the advantage of strength in a world where he both gains and loses his loved ones. As he walks a path filled with blood and betrayal, he must endure the trials that await him.

a boy who is mentally unstable due to past experience and afraid to get into any relationship and a boy who is cursed to loose his love ones eventually falling for one another in a mysterious school where students often commit sucide without any reason...

'Sinner of the Spades' takes place in an alternate early 20th century, at the turn of industrial advancement. Set in a world where one Empire rules over the majority of the western continent, the world is ravaged by the aftereffects of a great war. It is a world of tragedy, of longing for wealth, of parading high above the clouds, of mechanical automatons, and of grand tales of sorcery not many have had the chance to see themselves. Lumière Croft is a show magician in the middle borough of the city-state of Leiden- rather, an illusionist. A career liar. Responsible for making money to help out at the monastery he lives in, he can only curse the dreadful circumstances around him, and wish desperately that something would change. Although, that change is not always a good thing. Only when the shadows around him begin to creep, and when the sky grows burgeoning eyes, and when blood is spilled, does he find hope of fulfilling his wishes. To have sunlight, the world must be balanced with cruelty. To have power, one must lose their soul, humanity, morality, or sanity. One must ultimately balance the scales of their debt, or fall eternally to suffering, and have the scales corrected by force. This is the story of balance, of hope, and of the tragedy of a liar. —- “We’re all liars who pretend that the world is okay, and as liars we adopt philosophies and ideologies to cope with its cruelty. Because the world has hope, as long as we speak these lies loud enough, they’ll surely become true.” - Lumière Croft. --- Cover illustration done by @i_evuuu/Everest

Josette Andrews wakes up every morning haunted by the same dream. Trapped in an isolated manor and sustained by an anonymous benefactor’s wealth, she has little left to cling to except unanswered questions. The curse that caused her to kill her fiancé, Lawrence du Martel, still lingers, and had caused her to kill more before him, unraveling her grip on reality. When a series of strange events draws her closer to uncovering the truth about her parents and the origins of her curse, Josette realizes she’s not the only one hunting for answers. Each revelation forces her deeper into a connection of betrayal, forgotten histories, and forces intent on keeping her past buried. To reclaim her life and her soul from the curse that destroyed everything, Josette must make terrible choices and she realizes that some secrets are more dangerous than she ever imagined.

April, a young woman grappling with family tensions and a growing sense of unease, finds herself drawn into a dangerous mystery that threatens to unravel the fragile peace in her small town. Whispers of an ancient evil stir from their slumber, and as April delves deeper into the mystery, she must confront not only the external threats but also the inner demons that have long plagued her family. Guided by cryptic clues and a series of unsettling dreams, April uncovers a hidden world beneath the town, where ancient magic and terrifying secrets lie dormant. She discovers that she is the latest in a long line of women who have been tasked with protecting the world from the encroaching darkness. With the help of a mysterious and morally gray love interest, Lucian, April begins to train and harness her newfound powers. But as the darkness grows stronger, April must confront not only the external threats but also the inner turmoil within her own heart. Torn between her family, her duty, and her growing feelings for Lucian, April must make a choice that will determine the fate of the world. Will she succumb to the darkness that threatens to consume her, or will she rise to become the hero she was destined to be?

In the scorching deserts of Solara, a once-great kingdom now ruled by the tyrannical House Blackthorn, Evelyn Ashford is the daughter of a disgraced general. When her family is framed for treason by the crown prince, Caelum Blackthorn, Evie watches helplessly as her father is executed, her mother and brother dies in exile. Left to die in the barren wastelands, Evie discovers the Ashen Crown, an ancient relic tied to the lost kingdom of Erythra. The crown grants her the power to manipulate fire and ash—but it feeds on her rage and sorrow, threatening to consume her entirely. With the crown’s power, Evie regresses to the day before her family’s downfall, determined to rewrite their fate.

Jade, A girl living in a magical world, who hasn't found her powers though others have is determined to find out who the killer was of her parents for revenge. Her best friends; Naven, Euna, Kai, Miranda, Soren, June and Rein supporting her all the way until she has finished the mission. Will she get through this or will she lose her life going on adventures while doing the mission?