Samurai Love Ballad

“You must bear a child, Celia. what good is a woman who isn’t a mother? What good is an empty womb?” “Especially when it’s a foreign womb, like yours…” It’s not an easy life when you’re watched month after month, when all the blame is placed at your feet for your young husband having no heir. Celia Devon Tralhamir, Crown Princess of Havietten, waits every month with hope mingled with fear. A child will secure her future. But it will also bind her for life to a husband she neither loves or respects, who refuses to see her abilities. Is that what she wants? Is she content to prioritise security over happiness, and be a wordless decorative vessel all her life? Or is she brave enough to try to forge her own path and seize fulfilment on her own terms? Even in a society that cannot recognise individual brilliance in a mere woman. A sequel to the WEBNOVEL book “Earning the Love of a Princess”, this novel follows another woman born into the Royal House of Devon, trying to fight the confines that threaten to stifle her happiness.

In the quiet countryside of Suntails Hollow, Dorian Highspire grows up weaving tales, singing songs, and dreaming of a life beyond the fields and hills of his childhood. Inspired by a wandering bard whose magic turns stories into art, Dorian embarks on a journey not to seek fame or glory, but to find stories—those hidden in the hearts of strangers, in forgotten ruins, and in the bustling streets of distant towns. With only his lute, his magical talents, and an insatiable curiosity, Dorian's path is one of discovery. He explores towns full of charm and mystery, meets individuals carrying unspoken burdens and quiet joys, and transforms their stories into songs brimming with life. As he moves from one village square to another, performing with illusions that captivate and inspire, Dorian learns not just about the world but about himself. Full of heartfelt moments and the simple beauty of everyday lives, A Ballad of the Wandering Bard invites you to follow Dorian as he seeks stories worth singing—and perhaps, along the way, becomes part of a few himself.

"In Qiyuan, kissing is an act of mutual surrender. To ask for a kiss is to ask someone to be yours, while offering yourself in return. On that note, making love is a common practice and is regarded as deeply romantic." —Book 1 of Romances in Qiyuan— Haruki had no memories prior to his awakening. With only his black katana and his name to ground him in an identity, he lived through every encounter on pure instinct and a great deal of luck. But it wasn't until he locked eyes with Lanling, those sky-blue orbs gazing at him with the stillness of a lake, that he believed his luck had finally peaked. Shamelessly, he integrated into General Lanling Cheng's army, finding the man even more pleasing to his eyes the longer he watched over him. But as Haruki learned more about his new idol, he began to realize just how deep their connection ran, how precious the memories stolen from him were, and how deeply he loved this man. No matter how many times his mind was wiped clean, his feelings seemed to cross beyond the boundaries of memory, for he had long branded the image and name of Lanling Cheng into the very depths of his soul. He could only hope for a day when the curse that plagued them—this curse that relentlessly tested their love—would finally be shattered, and they could live on with their lives in peace. ~#~#~#~#~#~ [Volumes Synopsis] —Volume 1 [1-50] Amidst the war between the Silver Dragons and the Black Pythons, familiar faces and voices seemed to emerge from nowhere, as though fate itself were playing a cruel game, tugging relentlessly at Haruki’s mind—almost desperate to make him remember his past. But to Haruki, the most important thing was meeting and shamelessly flirting with the general, so he couldn’t care less. Besides, Lanling had told him not to remember, and who was he to disobey his future wife? —Volume 2 [51-145] Haruki and his friends find themselves in a typical isekai setting! At least, that's what Haruki originally thought. But soon, he realized the waters in the palace ran deep, and his connection to whatever schemes were brewing here stretched all the way back to before he even came to... Earth? So, he's a local? Oh, and there’s that Lanling Cheng… Haruki: ...God, why is he so hot? —Volume 3 [146~300] Lanling lost his best friend… his boyfriend… his fated lover. And the loneliness brought by the sudden emptiness gripped his heart every day, almost driving him mad, scorching anyone who dared touch his reverse scale. But just as he gave up dodging the oncoming claws of a chimera, the wind swept him away—into a familiar embrace. Haruki had come back. With a new identity, a new family, and a new… fiancé?! Lanling was in tatters. How had his boyfriend become someone else’s fiancé?? Determined to win him back, he appoints Haruki as his knight, keeps him by his side at all times, and climbs into his bed at night… ~#~#~#~#~#~ —30 priv chaps next month ^_^ —2 chs/day [12PM GMT-6] or [2AM GMT+8] [M]—Mature Content Contact: https://discord.gg/cMqPN7WVbf CoverArt: Mint Tea @minttea5 Best Unca Consultant: Zeriq Haruk [for worldbuilding]

Apollo Musashi, the main character is a hard worker. Training each day to get stronger and stronger. He has aspirations of being above everything and has the will to make it happen. With this story I dream of bringing back old Shounen and characters that are mean in just the right way. I've seen many new shows try to make their characters as nice as possible, and although I'm making my character nice, he going to be a bit of a pain in the ass. I'm going to try to make the most realistic characters I can make within the confines of this verse. I watch most things nowadays realizing many of these character are just too unbelievably nice with no outbursts and I find that entirely unrealistic. No, I'm not going to have a harem for the main character, because that too I believe is entirely unrealistic from the real world. Without a further adue, I hope you like it.

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THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION AND NOT EXACTLY CONNECTED TO REALITY. When the war between allied countries and Japan ended in 1868, the age of the Samurai also ended. A 17 year-old boy named Ryujiro Kurogane decided to take revenge on every country that defeated the Samurai. He travels with hope in his heart. Only keeping one goal in his mind. To take down the World Government by becoming a revolutionary Samurai. The secrets and developments of his life are waiting for him... On a journey of revenge.

After being raced by a condescending hypocritical, party crazy mother sense birth, Brian had gone to hell and back. When he finally got his freedom after going to college. He meets the boy who changed his whole life completely by erasing all the horrible scars gained from his horrifying past with the people who supposed to be his family. Fallow Brian as he straggles with the hatred he still harbors for his paternal grandmother and his father also the life he lived thanks to his irresponsible mother how he learns to survive from a very young age in a darker then black world until love healed his bleeding heart. BY THE WAY THE BOOK COVER IS NOT MINE IT BELONGS TO IT'S AWNER

I used to be fan of Cyberpunk 2310. It was an unpopular game, but i liked it for its realism. However, one day, everything changed. My strong, badass character turned into a frail-looking teenager Logs on my screen made me beyond scared [Death is permanent] [Logout function desactivated] Alone in a game that millions failed to complete, I felt hopeless.

As the young boy named ji hyun celebrates his 7th birthday, he finds his family killed by the organization named "white tiger". His fate drifts into turmoil overnight. As he wanders alone into the harsh world he gets kidnapped and sold in a vile auction where he gets rescued by a man who offers him help to find about his family and their reason for death. As he continues his journey towards the truth full of mystery , fantasy, secrets, betrayal and the world beyond.

“I only want you, Maximus. I already told my parents that I love you and I'm going to marry you. No one else.” Aurora indignantly exclaimed. Max was shaking his head from what he heard. “No. No. You’re not being fair, Aurora.” He felt himself losing his strength as well as any chance to change her mind. Max leaned his body at the back of the single chair, almost sitting on it. He tugged on his necktie, needing some more air. His gaze fell on the ground. He’s powerless against his father. He won’t be able to protect his girlfriend from his family. He didn’t notice that Aurora was already in front of him. He just felt her palm on his cheeks, caressing it gently. He looked up to her. “You’re not fair.” He mumbled weakly. Like a defeated child. She’s rubbing her thumb against his cheeks. “The world’s not fair, Max.” Shaking her head. “It’s never fair.” She commented breathlessly. “You get everything you want.” He ignored her actions. He’d gone numb all over. This girl was too much of everything. Too selfish to even understand how he felt. “No. I don’t have your heart.” Max swatted her hand away and stood up straight. He chuckled at her response and halted. He shook his head as he looked at her straight in the eyes. “You won’t. You don’t even have one.” ************** Aurora Fontalva got everything except the heart of a certain man. She only wants Max. But how can she make him fall for her when he already had someone? He loves his girlfriend. Maximus D’Arco can’t escape his family’s wish for him to marry the only Fontalva heiress. Worse, Aurora even blackmailed him, or his girlfriend would suffer. Why would he fall for someone who doesn’t even care about his feelings? Only his girlfriend does. Is there really a thin line between love and hate? What if the thread breaks? **************** AN: Be warned!!! This is not your typical romance. As the story progresses, it tackles family, career, toxic relationships, twisted attraction, love, hate, lust, and heavy drama. And there are cases in which you can be sensitive. Lastly, this is not for the weak of heart. Please read the FOREWORD. Thank you.

In this poignant coming-of-age novel, an outcast boy and a high-class girl, despite their social differences, fall deeply in love while navigating the ups and downs of school life. Their bond grows stronger as they complete their studies together, but after graduation, the girl unexpectedly breaks up with him, leaving him heartbroken. Despite the separation, they continue to stay in touch, maintaining a fragile connection. Months later, the girl calls him to reveal that she's getting married to someone else, a moment that shatters his heart once again. Though he puts on a brave face, smiling through the pain at her wedding, the emptiness of losing her lingers. As the days go by, he remains haunted by memories of their love, unable to shake the feeling of longing that he carries with him, even as he tries to move forward with his life. The novel explores themes of love, heartbreak, and the difficulty of letting go, as well as the enduring emotional scars left by first love.

Author: Qiao Yao The young, wealthy, and beautiful reporter, Zheng Shuyi, got dumped by a scumbag?! How could she leave him and the white lotus to live a peaceful and happy life? When she saw the Rolls-Royce owned by the white lotus’s rich CEO uncle, Zheng Shuyi crafted a plan, embarking on a comical journey to seduce him! If her scumbag of an ex wanted to slack off for the next twenty years, then she would become his and the white lotus’s auntie!

Can a old dog learn new tricks? 25 year old game designer Xavier hasnt played a video game since he left school but by the urging of a friend decided to try a new full dive vr mmorpg. After becoming a samurai in-game lets see how far he gets and who knows maybe the world might change because of his actions. *** Author-nim: this is my first work in a long time so show some surpport, i'll keep updates consistent and please if u got any suggestion or areas for critique i'm all ears. Daily release Wednesday-Friday and special batch release periodically on sundays :3

In a world of samurai. Haru, a fiesty, uncontrollable boy is chosen as a samurai trainee at a young age thanks to his superb skills in swordmanship and combat. Thank to This, the leaders of all the samurai nations came together and thought of an idea, the "inter-continent youth samurai development programme. " This programme was created in order to develop raw samurai talent in youths, and haru was lucky enough to be chosen as a participant. In this programme, one descendant of the most prestigious samurai clans in their country's villages are paired up to test their ability on missions for 6 months. Can Haru, always known as the most promising child in his village, handle being in a team with others of his calliber, and maybe even stronger?

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"My Prince Charming is a Princess." _Nicole

In the heart of the mystical forest, a centuries-old castle conceals a dark secret. Penelope, a captivating beauty, has been imprisoned within its stone walls, her desires for freedom and adventure suffocated by the very people who should protect her - her parents. Why? The answer lies in the shadows. A powerful vampire, driven by an insatiable thirst for Penelope's rare blood and breathtaking beauty, stalks the forest. But is this monster the only reason for her confinement? Or is it something more sinister? A hidden pact between Penelope's family and the Vampire King, trading her hand in marriage to his son, Kael, in exchange for the kingdom's safety. But Kael's mysterious nature sparks both fascination and fear. Will Penelope succumb to the darkness or unleash a power within herself, defying the fate chosen for her?

A love story that only stems from one person, a feeling hidden for seven years as if it would never see the light of day—will that silent love ever be confessed?

Thinking back to how it all started, I began to wonder; could this really be love??? Pearl, an average girl who never lacked anything and who knew how to go for what she always wanted. Does she always get what she wants? Yes, and that led to her downfall... Join in this roller-coaster and see the story of Pearl Davids.

Akio is a teenager samurai that embarks on an epic adventure with his friends to fight for peace. He had got the lightning element. During their journey, many secrets are revealed to them.

In the Middle Ages in the West and the Edo Era in the North East, incessantly declaring wars over vague matters, this was clearly stupid. a young man who lived a hundred years after the war, wanted to repeat the war again, but the war was not created by his hands. keep up with the story, available on webnovel and wattpad

"You are the bane to my happiness. You messed up all of it. You don't deserve to be loved at all. Go away, I don't want to see you." said the girl as she turned and walked away. Rudra was shattered by her words. He stood there under the rain with a smile on his face. The smile was anything but joyous. ... Today, Rudra is a successful businessman. He has all the things in the world that one could want yet his heart is never at rest. He had been in love, and out of it. But never did he forget the person who blamed him for the things he never did and left him with a curse. Every time it rains, he wishes to be able to see her once more yet when she suddenly came in front of him. He walked away as if she doesn't exist. Will Rudra ever be able to understand the meaning of LOVE or will he always stay lonely under the RAIN? Discord: THE WORDSMITH#2521

PROLOGUE Hi Kennn!!good morning' bati ko sa kanya habang sinusundan si Ken maglakad.'Walang good sa morning ko kapag ikaw agad nakikita ko.'Masungit niya itong sinasabi habang naglalakad papuntang school,kasunod ko lang naman ito kaya dinaldal ko muna siya habang naglalakad kami.'ay wow ha,sungit mo naman pero okay lang ang cute mo pa din kahit masungit ka'pabiro ko itong sinabi at siya namang kinainisan ito ni Ken kaya nagmadali itong maglakad.. Hi i'm Zoe at siya naman si Ken magksama kami sa boardinghouse dahil magkaklase naman kami,gustong gusto ko siya pero hindi niya ito masuklian,hindi ko naman siya pinipilit na gustuhin din ako pero gusto ko din maranasan ang pagmamahal niya,masungit sa akin si Ken kaya ginagawa ko ang lahat para mapalapit sa kanya.

Fukuma had a normal life, raised by an old Samurai along with other young people he considered brothers and sisters. But one day everything changes, his brothers are attacked by a village on their way home, only 3 survive, including Fukuma, it is no longer safe to stay at "home". Fukuma and his two brothers leave. They are now looking for a place to stay, but little did they know about the people their former master had behind him...a Ronin considered cursed...his disciples were seen as monsters...