Raven In The Inner Palace

"3, 2, 1… FIGHT!" the referee shouted. Both of the fighters threw punches at each other, and the crowd cheered. Benjo got hit, Chad got punched, and they just kept striking each other. In the video's of their previous fights they made me watch, they just wrestled and pinned each other, and it was boring. Chad got knocked to the ground and got up once more, then Benjo did the same. Mark and I watched in silence. A few minutes later, both of the fighters ran out of breath and just stood meters away from each other, each taking a moment to catch their breath. The crowd grew silent, and I looked at Mark "Damn, that was badass!" "Yeah, I agre-" "WHAT IS THAT!" someone shouted while Mark was talking. I look at the fighters and see a yellow aura and particles floating around both of them. The crowd is in amazement, and I take a closer look. I saw 2 lions beside each of the fighters. Wait, a lion? When did it get there? There weren't supposed to be lions around here.

Susan Mitchell , a frustrated office assistant discovers a rare relic in the confines of her office walls. out of curiosity to decipher the contents of this relic, Susan Mitchell gets transported to ancient Qin dynasty in China as Ru Lingyi who is a palace maid in the palace of an overbearing concubine. Will Susan Mitchell, who is now Ru Lingyi find her way out , or becomes entangled with palace drama?, how is she going to navigate this discovery?...why not read to find out.

In the wake of tragedy, Jack Hayes struggles to cope with the devastating loss of his younger brother, Ethan "The Viper" Hayes, who dies in a brutal MMA fight against the reigning state champion, Rico "The Beast" Martinez. While the match is ruled an accident, Jack is haunted by the belief that foul play led to Ethan's untimely death. Consumed by grief and anger, he grapples with feelings of helplessness and guilt. In his search for closure, Jack decides to enter the world of MMA—not for revenge, but to find peace and honor Ethan's memory. Under the mentorship of Lena, a seasoned fighter with her own troubled past, Jack begins a grueling training regimen that tests his physical and mental limits. As he fights through local circuits, he discovers the camaraderie and resilience of fellow fighters, all of whom share their own struggles and stories of loss. As Jack rises through the ranks, he adopts the persona of "The Ghost," channeling his brother's spirit and seeking to transform his pain into strength. But as he gains recognition, the specter of Rico looms larger, culminating in a high-stakes tournament that could earn Jack the chance to face the man he holds responsible for Ethan’s death. In the climactic battle, Jack confronts not just Rico, but the internal demons that have plagued him since the tragedy. As he fights for redemption, he learns that true strength lies in embracing the past and that finding peace is a journey, not a destination. "The Ghost of the Ring" is a powerful tale of grief, resilience, and the transformative power of sport, exploring the delicate balance between revenge and healing in the unforgiving world of mixed martial arts.

The story of the protagonist Lin Wen, his sister Lin Qiuleng and other survivors struggling to survive in the world after a nuclear explosion depicts a post-apocalyptic world filled with chaos and despair. Lin Wen and his group face numerous challenges, including radiation, scarcity of resources, and dangerous mutants. Amidst these hardships, they experience a whirlwind of emotions. Fear grips them as they confront the unknown, yet they also hold onto a glimmer of hope for a better future. They struggle with moral dilemmas, torn between self-preservation and helping others. In this desolate new reality, their inner turmoil is as real as the physical threats they face, as they fight for their lives and search for a way to reclaim a sense of normalcy and hope.

She was the woman he held dear to his heart, and he was the only sky in hers. Yet, born into royalty and bound by fate, even with her lofty pride, she had to descend into the depths of the palace, competing with many other women for his love. Intrigues and power struggles were rife, and the Emperor's heart was inscrutable. Only because it was him, she promised to see a glimpse of the future of the Qing Dynasty for the man she loved so deeply. But why does this path have to be so difficult…

In Artios, a city where light and shadow dance together, two young souls from starkly different worlds collide. Leon, a ballet dancer raised in a strict, successful family, captivates everyone with his bright and cheerful demeanor. Yet, behind this facade lies a heart filled with doubts and despair. Does he truly know who he is, or is he merely playing a role written for him by others? Meanwhile, Melorin, a street-smart girl with dark hair and piercing green eyes, battles against the harsh realities of life in the unforgiving alleys of Artios. Born into a world of inequality and poverty, she yearns for justice and hope amidst the darkness. Fate intertwines their lives in an unexpected twist, completely altering their paths. When Leon first encounters Melorin, he sees a reflection of his true self in her, and the beautiful world of dance transforms into a new challenge he never anticipated. "Dance in the Darkness" is a tale filled with love, conflict, and the search for identity that takes readers on an exhilarating journey through deep emotions. Can Leon discover his true light amidst the shadows? Can Melorin confront her struggles and forge a brighter future?

"Lily, Your Majesty?" I pleaded, my voice trembling. "What are you doing? Let me go!" But Prince Luca's grip only tightened. He pinned me against the wall, his eyes flashing with anger. "Stop acting like a child," he sneered. "Stop acting so innocent. Every lady would die to have me in their bed. I just want to claim your virginity." I struggled to break free, but he was too strong.

Born of the wastelands, Spheris Arnadel, a young skilled thief, finds himself subject to a twist of fate when he steals a powerful relic and becomes a Bearer — humans gifted with powers from the Gods. As a punishment for his theft, he is cast into an otherworldly realm alongside other Bearers, where he faces off against monstrous beasts and powerful enemies. Yet, in his determination to return to the Continent and save his dying mother, Spheris is hell-bent on surviving the abyssal world. Even if it means giving his body to the Dark God whose powers he had stolen... even if it means losing all of his humanity.

From Ordinary to Legendary: Alex never imagined that one night in the woods would forever alter his destiny. A deadly encounter with a mysterious wolf not only transforms him but awakens an ancient power that had slumbered in his blood since time immemorial. After his transformation, Alex discovers he's the last descendant of an ancient line of lycan warriors, guardians of secrets the modern world has long forgotten. As he struggles to master his new powers, dark forces emerge from the shadows, drawn to the awakening of his legacy. In a race against time, Alex must learn to control both the wolf roaring within and the mysterious gifts inherited from his ancestors. Can he unravel the secrets of his bloodline before his enemies find him? And what sacrifices must he make to protect the power that now courses through his veins? A tale where supernatural action intertwines with ancient mysteries, as Alex discovers his transformation was no accident... it was the awakening of a destiny written in the stars.

In a mysterious and luxurious palace, lives a pair of twins. One was called Zixin, a man who genuinely looks too feminine to be called anything other than beautiful. The other is Xiu Ying, a lady who can be called a divine beauty. These two pair of siblings hold one key ability. This ability is called, Longevity of Time. This story is not completely about them, but the world that surrounds this mystical palace. This is a short yet "peaceful" story that will be unfolded within one's mind. This story is one of pain. ------------------ I also wish to post in Royal Road. I hope this will help me.

The main character of our story "Johan Das" returns to his village after 15 years, and finds everything has changed there. One night "Johann Das" discovers some terrible truth that destroys his entire childhood, faith and love. please enjoy my novel and support me ❣️

Song Yang was a Mercenary King in his previous life, killed by a stray bullet. He transmigrated to a world of cultivation, where the ability to control clouds and move mountains is commonplace. In this life, after taking over the body of a prince who had lost everything, he awakened a system that granted him a legion of thousands of cultivators in the Saint Realm from the start, and thus his story began. Creating a Shura Palace that made the whole continent tremble as soon as it heard his name. Be it a Saint from a Holy Land, an Emperor from a Powerful Empire? An ancestor from a powerful family? No matter who it is, as long as they pay the corresponding price, Shura Palace can kill.

22 thousand in the future humankind has Earth has grown to be an empire spanning across dozens of star systems 6 great houses now govern The Empire the Nova Imperia what does the future hold in store how will the m.c evolve and grow what threats lay waiting for the Main Cast Read and enjoy In the Starz

Allen Rice’s life has been a string of disappointments. At just 18, he’s already been kicked out by his negligent parents and is scraping by working a dead-end job at a convenience store. Aimless and barely surviving, Allen believes he has nothing left to lose—until a fatal encounter with a masked robber changes everything. Author here, I try to upload at least daily. If you enjoy, or don't, please don't hesitate to leave a review or comment with your feedback. I hope you are as excited for this novel as I am!

The Apocalypse is in full swing. Defiled - powerful creatures corrupted by the Great Collision - prowled the lands in search of prey. Unfortunately for them, the human race had long since retreated behind the secure walls of the Sanctuary of Everlast. During one of his regular excursions outside the Sanctuary, Alden is separated from Celeste. - his childhood friend and crush. In that moment, he came to regret never summoning the courage to confess. Somehow managing to survive thanks to some trickery, Alden awakens as a mage. Instead of receiving a normal power, he gains the ability to decay. What's more, during his ascension, he received a vision from his future self advising him not to trust the Asterons - celestial beings who had saved his race from inescapable doom. Normally... such a revelation wouldn’t faze Alden. However, there was only one major problem with the declaration, though. Celeste was bound with an Asteron. And not just any normal Asteron... She had made a pact with one of the Divine Sovereigns. ________ Cover is not mine. I found it on Pinterest.

She can hear her, she's there, her long salt and pepper hair packed in a bun atop her head, with her forest green-eyes staring straight at her, she can hear her, she's smiling, she said her name is Ailsa. That's not Genevieve first time seeing her, but that's the first time she's talking to her. Pretty, that's what came to her mind. She Can HEAR her. "VieVie!" Came a voice from above where Genevieve is. She doesn't know maybe she's tired of hearing that name or if she's happy, but sitting down, she realized she's alone. Ah!, she left, Ailsa left. Clair told her no one is named Ailsa in the house, that it's only her, Genevieve and Mark that's in the house, but Genevieve knows that she sees Ailsa almost once every two days and today was her first time talking. But??? Who's Ailsa? Ah! But Ailsa can hear her?!

Title: Love in the apocalypse. Genre: Apocalyptic, Thriller, Romance. Xia Yu, an insecure and abused young woman, discovers her boyfriend Qin Bai and best friend Yang Ling are deceitfully manipulating her. Their betrayal culminates in Xia Yu's brutal torture and abandonment to zombies. Reborn two months prior to the apocalypse, Xia Yu seizes the second chance to prepare, survive, and exact vengeance on the traitors. Suddenly a mysterious man comes up to her. “ I am Fu Chen, may I know your name oh beautiful maiden ” “ I am Xia Yu ” Out of the blue he hugged her. “ you smell nice ” “ Let's get married in 3days.” Will Xia Yu take her revenge and live a happy life with Fu Chen or will she allow her anger, hatred and vengeance hinder her happiness.

"A spoiled little child? Impossible. From what I know, she’s extremely arrogant and cruel. Even so, despite knowing her nature, my comrades and I, hundreds of us, are still proud and loyal to her. We don’t see her as just a child leader but as a respected leader in every way. And here we are, a branch of the organization led by the youngest leader in history, known as Raven, or more commonly referred to as the Bloodthirsty Clan, the RED EYES."

he’s his fiancée’s younger sister. He’s the man she’s always loved. When her sister doesn’t show up on her wedding day, Raven has no choice but to take her place — but marriage to Ares Windsor is nothing short of torture. The elusive billionaire media mogul is the man she’s always loved… yet he’s only ever had eyes for her sister. Married to him at last, Raven is determined to win him over. After all, everything is fair in love and war. And this? This is war. Publisher’s Note: this book contains a lot of angst. As mentioned in the blurb, the heroine is marrying her sister’s fiancé. If this is not a theme you’d enjoy, then this book might not be for you. This is a standalone with a guaranteed happily-ever-after, and no cheating.

"In the world full of choices, I have only you!" *** Excerpt: “Marry me!” At the commanding voice, Yun Meiyi turned around with a scowl. And there he was with a face sculpted by the best artists in heaven and a body designed to torture the most defying soul in hell, he looked like any male, she had fantasized about, while reading the romantic novels. But there was something in his impeccable beauty that cautioned her against him. As if it was the call of heaven asking her to reject him straight away. “Look for someone else, I am not interested.” She said and then turned away, finding his words meaninglessly arrogant. But just as she turned, his warning came teasingly, “Are you sure you want to defy me?” Her frown deepened as she turned to ask, “What’s so special about defying you? Are you a lord of some kingdom whom one can’t defy?” The man’s lips curled up in a devilish smirk that looked like a part of his nature. “Even better. I am the Prince of Darkness. The Devil of this universe.” *** She was a human... He was the Devil of the Universe! She was betrayed... He could be called anything that meant deceit! She was poisoned ... While his existence was on stake! Without their knowledge, their fates were intertwined. Making her, his only Survival choice!! ______________ Update Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday. Join the author on the discord server: https://discord.gg/88C4VZD Or connect on Instagram: author_scarlet_shine

*Run Run Run* Unknowingly, Ashira returned to her small home where she lived as an orphan with two incredible brothers. Up until that point, she believed her father had died of a heart attack and that her mother had passed away shortly after she was born. "Ashy, meet our mother," Rachel said as he introduced her to a short, slender woman. She glanced at Jayden and thought, "What the hell is going on here?" She believed herself to be insane. * * * Ashira was already hot and flushed when Raven whispered, "I love you." The relationship between him and her mother's unexplained death proved to be more significant than she had initially believed. * * * Alpha connected with a human partner.

“If you must die then you will only die for me, by my own hands. That would be your punishment for daring to deceive me” the cold words were easily left his mouth. The King couldn’t believe she was the one all along, his Queen. Never suspected the evil in the palace to be the woman he’s come to love, who now looks at him with both resentment and hatred. Not feeling remorseful, she looked him straight in the eye and jumped off the cliff, choosing to forsake her life than to be with him. Verona had indeed fulfilled her revenge. *** Her name is Verona Poshell, a lowly Omega who used to be married and mated to Alpha Omar Grendel, a warden in charge of her region. One fateful night her world comes crashing down by the claws of five unknown Lycan wolves who ended up killing her mate and shattering the only love she ever knew. While at it they mentioned a name, the name of the wolf King. And now she was on a mission to evoke vengeance on Alpha King Razhal and all those who had a hand in the murder. Verona would go on to make a pact with the infamous Mudine serpents, a dangerous sect of snakes that had been banned from the shifter world owing to a great disloyalty. In other to be accepted by them she gets rid of her weak wolf and becomes turned into a snake. Together with the three serpents, they are able to slither into the Castle rock palace and thus impersonate the new Luna/Queen, Melima, whom she bears a slight resemblance to. She cover up her tracks she kills the young girl and assumes position as Queen. But their supposed plans take a wrong turn when her heart begins to beat abnormally for the one who she must eliminate, thereby causing her to hesitate. The more she digs deep into the King and the palace of Castle rock, it becomes obvious that things were not as they appeared. Razhal was a wolf who thrives in chaos and war but that wasn’t all there was to him. The cruel King may very well indeed care about his subjects and the kingdom, while her late husband may have been a part of something dark and dangerous, so dreadful that it could destroy the entire shifter realm. Verona Poshell comes to realize that so many things were far more important than her hunger for revenge. She too must also confront some deep aspects of herself, since her own life might also have been a lie. How long would the fake Queen keep up with the deceit while trying to survive in the palace, especially when Razhal is hell-bent on finding her out; the man who also turned out to be her soul mate.

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It was 12 years ago. The empress gave birth to a princess. She declared to the public that she was a boy, named Xia Shimin. Three years ago, Xia Shimin was made the crown prince and arranged a marriage with the present Grand Preceptor's daughter, thus securing the imperial power. ...... Zhang Ronghua crossed over at her birth. As a proper forbidden soldier, he has been hiding out for 15 years in the royal residence. Every day that passed, his talent would increase by one point. Seeing that the wedding date was getting closer, he accidentally found out that the crown prince was a woman. The night of the wedding. Prince: I need you to marry me!

An old lonely woman found the fountain of youth

In a land of long ago, the soils were untainted by the cruelty of war. Kingdom's stayed in peace, every monarch kept their feet up as the everyday within their land flowed like the fresh waters. Kingdom's that consist of humans, beings that all had their own trade, each kingdom providing unique and exotic goods. But one stuck out, a Kingdom that almost fully exists within the mouth of the large volcano of Vallendrconis. The unpredictable aggression of nature was tamed by the magic that this kingdom held. That magic being far greater than any mage could wish to have. The gift of the ability to shift their weaker and non-magical bodies into that of the graceful and powerful dragons. The kingdom that had fully built on those who weld a dragon morf. The dragon's built their kingdom with the natural magic, the elements. Taming the molten larvar and building a grand Palace within it's mouth. With their power they've built a peace over all kingdom's, their own kingdom acting more as a council. This peace was not ment to last. Within the ancient times, a tradidy struck, a poisoned arrow had hit its target. As the poison took the life of The Queen of Montes, so did the lives of many soldiers. The poison of such a cruel and twisted power could only be brewed from the volcanic flowers of the Draconis kingdom's. The dragon morf kingdom. The King of Montes declared a war that outnumbered the dragons. Banishing them underground where they're cursed to live in the deepest depths like monsters. A gift fell on the Kingdom, a prophecy, declaring "When the war has been scorched from history, when dragon's and human's have grown. A Queen will fight for the blade, who will set foot on the grand Palace again. A King will rebirth their grace and together their new monarch and heritage will forge the blade into peace. Birthing the new empire and a new dawn of time will be born". Nearly over two centuries had past since the great tradidy. The surface having been wiped with any evidence of the dragon morf's existence. And the once great kingdom became a muffled myth, turning into the villians of the old fairy tales. Now the four kingdom's rule over their own land, peace unbalanced and any alliance so easily lost. Princess Shir of the, newer and largest, kingdom of Vallendrconis, was raised. This Princess had been set up to marry the Prince of Montes, the oldest kingdom. Princess Shir knew of Prince Rknom, hearing the tales of how he defended his kingdom against a stampede of trolls, fighting the foul beasts off and protecting his kingdom. Princess Shir also knew the delicate but also unstable relationship between the Vallendrconis kingdom and the Montes kingdom. The two having only recently left a war on a peace treaty, now seeking an alliance. That's where their marriage came in, Princess Shir knows the importance of this ordeal but deep within her heart she knows she's ment for something much greater. She knows that becoming some lonely Queen to a warrior King was not the path set out for her but could she abandon her duties on a hunch? Or will she have to forfill her duties and marry this Prince for the sake of her kingdom's alliance? Further down into the earth, a fallen kingdom scrambled like rats. The once proud and noble kingdom having lost any grace they had after being banished. Prince Eoviet finding struggling into feeding himself let alone the very few left of his people. In a last attempt he used the old tunnels up before his now twisted and scaleless snout poked into the open air. The first for his kind to see the open world in over two centuries. Now under the mercy of the Princess, he had found himself digging around for any sign of hope for his people. To find the last evidence of his grace within the volcano.

The regent of the Tianxia Kingdom, who had control over a huge army and ruled over a powerful kingdom, was never close to women. One day, he was poisoned again and nearly died. While everyone worried that he had no successors, a kid who looked exactly like he was brought to the palace gate. Only then did they recall that, five years ago, when the regent was poisoned for the first time, the Yu family's eldest daughter was kidnapped and brought to him for auspicious reasons. Since they shared similar fates, she did everything she could to help rid him of the poison. However, on the day he awakened, the royal family plotted against her, and she disappeared mysteriously. The regent's eyes became dim when he saw the kid. "Did your mother finally decide she couldn't forget about me and ask you to return in her stead?" The kid clenched his jaws. "No! The young prince of Xichu will marry the eldest princess, who is my mother, in a few days. My mother asked me to come and check if you're still alive. She doesn't want you to die on the day she gets married. It's bad luck." After he finished his sentence, the regent picked him up and walked out with big strides. "Don't worry. I won't die on your mother's wedding day. After all... I've got a wedding to crash."

The night is dark, the sky judging, the three not welcoming, the ground. Is just a ground it can't feel nothing, but the hoof of your horse. The order are simple: a village far away from any civilazation. Cut from the rest of the Empire. You and your squad are task with finding the cult of Olu-Mar who has been hiding for month and continue his horrible doing. Before you leave the camp to the forest serrounding the village. You are warm by an old lady not to believe the voice before she vanish. Now the forest stood before you. Ready you enter it.

Savras is an intelligent boy from an extremely poor family, working as a mechanic in his uncle's repair shop. One day while Savras is working under a suspended car, the car falls on him and crushes him. When Savras awakens, he finds himself in a warm but large cabin mansion on the coast of a large lake. Finding out that he is the inheritor of one of the wealthiest families in his world, but he is forced to live with caretakers who were left for him after his immediate family's death in an airplane crash. Savras is surprised to find that this world will soon enter a zombie apocalypse! Awakening a system called the inner oracle, and fighting his way through unexpected enemies, join Savras on his journey to restore civilization to its previous glory.