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The swans rose — wings slicing against the last light of day. "Let us meet there..." "Let us live again... not as royalty..." "But as a family." The camera fell. A quiet thud. Tatiana Romanov von Aetherwald. The People’s Queen. Thousands lined the streets. They cried. They threw white tulips. They whispered prayers. But inside the marble halls of power... To them — the death of a Romanov... Was relief. An end to an inconvenient bloodline. The young girl, trying hard to survive on the Imperial Family She could not cry publicly. She could not run to her mother anymore. She could not trust adults. She could not trust the palace. Her young mind did the only thing it could to survive: It broke — quietly.

Yeon-Jun is a dedicated barista at a quaint cafe operated by Sung-Hoon Cha, the son of the man who once saved Yeon-Jun's life. He grapples with selective mutism, a condition that emerged after the traumatic experience of witnessing his parents' tragic death. Although the details of his past have faded from his memory, his body retains the imprint of those painful events. It was during this darkest chapter of his life that Sung-Hoon's father discovered him alone and heartbroken, offering him shelter and a semblance of safety. Despite never having envisioned a future as a barista, Yeon-Jun made a solemn promise to Sung-Hoon's father on his deathbed—to forever stand by his side. This vow compelled Yeon-Jun to forsake his own aspirations and instead pursue a life marked by unrelenting work and perpetual anxiety. Conversely, Woo-San Kim is the affluent CEO of K&L Entertainment, a company steeped in legacy as he belongs to an illustrious lineage of chaebols, being an eighth-generation heir poised to inherit substantial assets from his grandfather. Like Yeon-Jun, Woo-San has also faced the grief of losing both parents to illness, which has led to a strained relationship with his controlling grandfather. The elder Kim holds steadfast to his authority, adamantly refusing to relinquish the company, opting instead to orchestrate a competition among Woo-San, his half-brother, and his cousin for the right to inherit the family fortune. Throughout his childhood, Woo-San has been accompanied by Hee-Jun Go, a devoted friend and secretary who was rescued by Woo-San's father. Hee-Jun, having been separated from his own family at a young age, appreciates the depth of loyalty and friendship. In a heartfelt gesture, Woo-San offers to help Hee-Jun locate his long-lost brother, during which he finds himself inexplicably drawn to Yeon-Jun at the café, captivated by the quiet strength and resilience hidden beneath Yeon-Jun's struggles. However, when Woo-San’s grandfather learns of his burgeoning feelings for Yeon-Jun, he delivers a menacing ultimatum: marry someone of his grandfather's choosing or face disinheritance. Feeling cornered with little left to lose, Woo-San contemplates capitulating to the marriage arrangement, all the while suspecting that his grandfather is orchestrating a more sinister plot that preys on Woo-San's unresolved trauma, compelling him to wrestle for his inheritance. As tensions rise within this power dynamic, Woo-San feels an undeniable connection to Yeon-Jun, yet finds that Yeon-Jun’s condition renders him unable to express his own feelings. Desperate to flee the confines of the forced marriage, Woo-San resolves to turn his grandfather's manipulative tactics against him. In this quest for autonomy, he uncovers unsettling truths that extend far beyond his own life, jeopardizing not only his future but also deeply affecting Hee-Jun, Sung-Hoon, and even his grandfather himself. Faced with this newfound knowledge—one he wishes he could unlearn—Woo-San must grapple with difficult decisions. Will he risk exposing his own vulnerabilities to protect Yeon-Jun? Will he succumb to his grandfather’s wishes to secure his inheritance, or will he forge a path driven by empathy and commitment to those who have become family to him? The weight of these revelations threatens to alter the course of their lives forever.

Dragon Empire. Yunfeng City, a side house in the backyard of the Cheng family. "Where is this? Haven't I fallen into the gate of reincarnation? How come I have appeared here?" Cheng Hao slowly opened his eyes, and the environment was strange. He stood up blankly, and then there was a huge pain in his mind, and a lot of information poured into his mind. After a while, he reacted. It turned out that he was indeed dead, and died for ten thousand years! Over the past ten thousand years, his broken soul wandered between heaven and earth, or his unwillingness, or God's sympathy, made him possess a fellow with the same name and surname.

Alternative Title: Wait, What Do You Mean I Got Reincarnated as a Heroine in Another World?! — And Now I Have to Save the Kingdom as a Healer Prodigy and Magician While Pretending to Be a Noble Lady Even Though I Was a Shut-In Doctor Back Home. Follow Kairi Izumi—a quiet, eccentric, and somewhat conspicuous girl— who never felt like anything but an NPC in a story. Working behind the scenes, unnoticed by others had always been part of her daily life, dwelling with medicine and toxins. So, it's not surprising that she wasn't tad attractive according to others. That is, until one day... that guy, he confessed to me. Wait a minute—doesn't that mean I'm a heroine now? Hang on, how is that even possible? Me? Heroine? No way! I’m just a girl from a small village who likes to help others. I don’t particularly stand out, and compared to the other girls, I’m not even that attractive. And so, a question lingers, driving the unfolding of this dumbfounding narrative forward: Wait, what do you mean I got reincarnated to be a heroine? That's weird because usually a heroine is not strong let alone smart - they are usually dumb, cute and pretty. Definitely not me. I mean, how is that possible? Me? Heroine? No way!

The city lights blurred as Evelyn Carter ran—away from the past, away from the voice that had kept her caged for years. Westbridge University was supposed to be her escape, a place where she could disappear, blend into the background, and finally breathe. But then he showed up. Adrian West wasn’t supposed to notice her. Loud, confident, and radiating a warmth she wasn’t used to, he crashed into her quiet world like a storm she never saw coming. And for the first time, silence wasn’t her only option. But the past doesn’t let go so easily. Secrets don’t stay buried forever. And running… running was never the same as being free. She thought she was invisible. He saw her anyway. Are you ready to uncover the truth? It is a slow-burn, heartwarming story about love, healing, and finding the light even in the darkest places.

Suna finds herself to be the last person alive in her world. But a suspicious man offers to save her from her dying world. Will finding peace be so simple?

Prepare to be swept away by a journey of magic, mystery, and high-stakes adventure. Irelia is a prodigy in the ancient and volatile art of rune magic. Though respected by many,  she’s spent her life running from a past that refuses to let go. But when a mysterious artifact falls into her hands, she’s thrust into a perilous quest across lost civilizations, shattered continents, and secrets the world was never meant to remember. Now hunted by those who would twist the object’s power for their own ends, Irelia must confront dangerous enemies, forgotten truths, and the scars of her past—while deciding how far she's willing to go to protect a world that may never give her the peace she seeks. If you love: -Powerful but flawed heroines -Expansive worldbuilding -Action-packed magic duels -Ancient secrets and dangerous relics -Epic journeys across fantastical lands Then this is your next read. Irelia Aerith, the outcast of the esteemed House Aerith, had carved out a quiet life as a mage and adventurer in a distant land—until a single letter thrust her into the heart of ancient mysteries, looming threats to the world itself, and a truth about herself she never dared to imagine. On her journey, she will traverse the world—through mystic lands shrouded in legend, sacred places steeped in forgotten power, and courts teeming with intrigue and deception, where every step could tip the balance between salvation and ruin. She will not walk this path alone. By her side stand steadfast companions: a cheerful and resourceful halfling with a knack for finding hidden paths, a stoic and pragmatic dwarf whose skill in crafting is matched only by secrets he holds, and a righteous yet disciplined elf, torn between duty and the burdens of the past. Update schedule: 2 Weekly chapters, Monday and Thursday. This story will be uploaded to different sites. Here is a list with the sites and my user name in each: -Scribble Hub: Eden707 -Webnovel: Eden_Hawthorne -Honeyfeed: Eden Hawthorne -Moonquill: Eden Hawthorne -Fictionate.me: Eden Hawthorne -Wattpad: Eden Hawthorne

In the ashes of a dying world, a girl of fire meets a man forged in silence. When Aera Solis is pulled from a crumbling city by Kael Riven—an emotionless tactician who sees humanity as data points—she enters a realm of steel corridors and shadowed minds, where peace is engineered like war. But Aera carries something the Architect of Silence cannot calculate: the echo of something older than machines—hope, chaos, and flame. As war rages and empires fall, two souls on opposite paths must decide whether the future will be built through control... or kindled in fire.

This work is not mine, all credits belong to an anonymous person on Ao3! The title is " Hidden Scenario - [Dramatis Personae "! Summary: After the collapse of the Absolute Throne in the 4th scenario, a strange hidden scenario appears. If one thing was certain, it was that Kim Dokja had a really bad feeling about this. Hidden Scenario [Dramatis Personae] Discover the '█████' of this world. Category: Hidden Difficulty: D Time limit: -- Reward: 5000 coins Penalty for failure: Death (An ORV reaction fic)

How do you heal a betrayed heart?

"“Serena, you are hereby exiled from the Silverstone Pack. You will remain exiled until the day you draw your last breath.” Serena, a Healer exiled from her pack for a crime she did not commit, accused of murdering her mate, the Pack Beta. The evidence against her was damning, warranting the harshest punishment: death. However, an oath between her father and the Alpha of her pack spared her life. Instead, she was cast into the wilderness, cursed to live as a rogue until the day she dies. Life as a rogue was treacherous, seeing the next sunrise was never promised. One fateful day, Serena stumbled upon injured strangers and saved their lives. In return for her kindness, she was granted asylum in Ironshade, the strongest Western Pack. Haunted by the loss of her first mate, Serena is determined to live in secrecy, until she discovers she has yet another fated mate. Her new mate is none other than Darius, the stoic Alpha of Ironshade burdened by the dark legacy of his father. The Ironshade Pack is on the brink of collapse, plagued by a mysterious curse. Serena’s arrival may hold the key to its salvation...or its ruin. As tensions rise, Serena and Darius find themselves drawn together with an undeniable bond. Together, they must confront buried secrets, face their deepest fears, and decide if their second chance at love is worth risking everything. "When the shadow of the Thorn bleeds into the light, And the wolf who carries death finds her second life, The moon will bless the broken bond, And the cursed will find peace at dawn."

A world on fire. Magic, myth, history and survival—one heartbeat at a time.

Lyra Stevens and Draziel Asheron—a mortal woman and the immortal demon god of the underworld—were never meant to be. Yet, they defied the laws of existence, forging a love so powerful it bound them to an unbreakable, merciless cycle. Every time they found happiness, Lyra died before her thirty-first birthday, only to be reborn with the memories of all her past lives. And each time, Draziel had to find her all over again. But after her 176th death, Draziel could bear it no longer. In a desperate bid to end their suffering, he struck a deal with his ruthless brother and sworn enemy, Zarek Asheron—the very being responsible for Lyra’s countless deaths. The terms were simple: Lyra would never die again… in exchange for Draziel’s life. Unwilling to let fate steal her love, Lyra did the unthinkable—she stole Draziel’s power and hurled herself into the past, determined to rewrite their destiny. But the past is not as she remembers. Trapped in an era where Draziel has never met her, she must make him fall in love with her all over again while unraveling the truth behind Zarek’s twisted schemes. With time running out and dark forces conspiring to keep them apart, Lyra faces the impossible: saving the man she loves, changing a doomed fate, and surviving a past where she was never meant to exist. But the universe has never been kind to them. And this time, it might be too late.

"Katherine, I know... I made a mistake. Just give me a second chance," Leonard's voice wavered, his eyes pleading. Katherine met his gaze with a cold, unwavering stare. "A second chance? Leonard Ford, you didn’t even deserve the first one." — Katherine Anderson had once given everything to her husband—her love, her heart, and her life. But when he handed her divorce papers on their anniversary and turned his attention back to his first love, Miranda, she knew their marriage was nothing more than a cruel illusion. With her world shattered, Katherine walked away, vowing never to look back. Five years later, Katherine returned stronger and more independent, with two beautiful twins by her side—the children Leonard never knew existed. She had built a life for herself, far from the shadow of her ex-husband's influence. But when Leonard discovered the truth, he became desperate to win her back. Would Katherine give him the chance to be a father to the children he never known, or had he lost her—and their family—forever?

She was raised to be pure. The city was not. When Marry leaves the crater for the first time, she’s just a girl with soft skin, wide eyes, and a dangerous lineage. Her father is the Steward, ruler of the last city on Earth—and he knows exactly what she might become. Because beneath her kindness, there’s something colder. Something he passed down to his last hope. -x-x-x- This story will contain the following themes. - Moral grey zones. Complex characters, and lots of human moments, for better or worse. - Comedic scenes and serious scenes to contrast one another. - The narrative is built around characters with a story, not a story with characters. - The characters will be realistic. Make mistakes, resist, push, seduce, live, laugh, love, and everything else. They won't always get along, but they will certainly do things. - The story contains themes of manipulation, seduction (both hot and scary kinds,) and visuals of oppression and complex family dynamics. Trigger warnings will be issued if I find the scenes to be potentially upsetting, but take this as a universal trigger warning. - There will also be an exploration of authoritarian regimes, power, control, and various moral questions. - The cover art was made with Canva. Story made by me (MarAuthor). Hope you have a good time reading. Patreon (Will be added once the story gets some traction):

Sypnosis: She just went to sleep. Xhaelyn cursed under her breath. She had been in perfect health—nowhere near anything life-threatening. Yet as soon as she opened her eyes, something felt off. She had woken up in a strange world, in the body of a seven-year-old child. And soon, she realized something chilling: She was inside the world of a novel she once read. But she has no intention of joining the plot. Eryndral is a world shaped by Unique Energies, ruled by powerful dominions, mercenaries, and political games. After escaping a human trafficking ring, she learns the full name of the boy she escaped with—one that belongs to the novel’s future villain. Her instincts tell her to stay away. So she does. But once she remembers his backstory—heart-wrenching and cruel—guilt begins to bloom. Xhaelyn lived an apathetic, brutal first life. In her second, she tasted peace. And now, in her third life, she craves that peace again. She chooses to avoid the novel’s main plot entirely, staying far from the spotlight and living quietly. However, having experienced peace in her second life, her emotions are no longer as cold as they once were. And guilt—especially guilt toward a certain boy with a dangerous future—has a way of creeping in. Xhaelyn doesn’t yet understand what guilt can do. And she doesn’t know… he is already looking for her. What kind of fate awaits her, when she tries to walk away from the story? General Description: This novel is a work of fiction set in the intricately crafted world of Eryndral—a land shaped by mercenaries, mysterious dominions, and unique abilities. The story unfolds in a magical yet grounded universe, blending elements of action, introspection, and discovery. While the plot is deliberately paced to allow immersion into the protagonist’s journey and the complexities of the world, the narrative focuses on personal growth, survival, and subtle interactions that drive meaningful change. Readers should expect a slower development that highlights detailed world-building, emotional depth, and thought-provoking dilemmas rather than fast-paced, action-packed sequences at every turn. The story’s focus is on the protagonist’s internal struggles, relationships, and unraveling of mysteries within Eryndral—elements that mirror reality in their complexity and nuance, even within a fantastical setting. Join SIWUIN GUILD: https://discord.gg/mMS9nEMk

Life had never been a smooth sail journey for anyone. Without the downs the ups of life had no meaning. Violet, a divorcee, what would she work out in her life to find? Sebastian, a high profile actor labelled as King of Mystery, also a divorcee, what would he seek to find in the aftermath? Pei Li, with dissociative disorder, how would her other self, Penny help them both to live in their messed up life? Wayne, an uprising artist giving his shot in acting and meddled with Pei Li and Penny's life by chance, what would he finds for himself in this life and what would he do to help both Pei Li and Penny achieve their lives' goals? Between four individuals crossing paths with each other, which "You" would each of them find in each of their life? (posting once a week. will post more if I have time)

The revenge story of a young girl, who lost her parents to a mysterious man dressed in whites. or is it? who is this mysterious man and why did he kill her parents of all people, and left her alive? What are his motives, read the novel to find out.

Lucilla Crimson never wanted to become the villain. She was nothing more than a simple girl named Ruby Baker before things went wrong. With the world against her, she did whatever she needed to do to keep those close to her safe. Watch as Lucilla climbs her way through the world and becomes one of the world's most ruthless tyrants. New Chapter every Wednesday 5pm EST ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is my first Novel. Thank you to anyone who decides to read this, and I hope you enjoy it. And thanks to my sister for doing the Cover Art. Her Insta: notagood_hunter922

From the Dead Oceans, Kumamoto Setsune reawakens after thirty hundred years. Without a home, with who knows how much time left, and with her life the target of many an Aeternum, Disaster Beast, and more, she travels towards her old home. In the Great City of Rem, she seeks to find something for herself.