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The Only Truth in Vaelis

In the ancient kingdom of Vaelis, the crown is heavy, the court is a nest of knives, and the people worship stories more than truth. But behind the throne, in the quiet spaces between smiles and proclamations, a different kind of power is being forged. Lord Cassian Vael is the kingdom’s golden prince — brilliant, kind, and impossibly wise. To the king, he is the only advisor who speaks reason. To the princess, he is the first man who ever truly saw her. To the junior prince, he is the brother he never had. To the world, he is a rare soul: a man who rules not with cruelty, but with calm, with philosophy, with love. But Cassian is not a man of love. He is a man of control. Born with a mind like a scalpel and a heart that does not beat, he sees the world as it truly is: a machine of desire, fear, and lies. He knows that loyalty is conditional, that kindness is the sharpest weapon, and that love is the most perfect form of ownership. And he has spent his life mastering the art of wearing masks so flawlessly that even those who trust him most cannot see the monster beneath. He does not want the throne. He wants to become the truth the kingdom believes in. As famine, war, and rebellion tear Vaelis apart, Cassian moves like a shadow through the palace, shaping crises, breaking wills, and turning even the purest hearts into his puppets. The princess, who loves him with her whole soul, becomes his most beautiful lie. The junior prince, who worships him as a brother, becomes his most loyal blade. The king, who trusts him above all others, becomes his most broken tool. But in a world built on lies, even the liar is not safe. As the princess begins to see cracks in his mask, as the junior prince questions the cost of brotherhood, and as the kingdom starts to whisper of a truth that does not come from the throne, Cassian must decide: how far is he willing to go to remain the only truth in Vaelis? *The Only Truth in Vaelis* is a dark, philosophical epic of power, psychology, and royalty — a story where the greatest crime is not murder, but making someone believe in a lie so perfectly that they thank you for it. It is the rise of a man who does not conquer the world, but reshapes it into his own image, one smile, one word, one perfect lie at a time.
Eternal_Soul_ · 1.4k Views

Billionaires' Regret: My Ex's Nemesis Fathering My Triplets

[Mature Content R18+] [Slow-Burn Dark Psychological Romance] Two days before my wedding, my fiancé told me he would marry my twin sister, because it was her dying wish. My family, his family, everyone dear to me, turned me into a villain for being defiant. The decision was final. The bride had changed. They forced me into a golden cage, waiting for my turn to be another substitute. Then he came. The man who should have been my enemy offered his hand. Led us into one wild night. "Be my wife. Six years. Let's have a contract for exactly that long." "You lost your mind. You promised-" "And I'll give you five years. You can be free. Do whatever you want with the Kingston name. I promised that." "Wh... what?" "But you must promise me, you will be back, and let's live like we burn for each other in that last year." "Rafael... what are you planning to?" "Get things back to their right place." I was tired of being anyone's pawn. So, I play my own game. Five years later, I am back. Revenge is an understatement. The price for my suffering is due. My children keep asking for their father. They'll meet him soon, but there's a problem:  I’m not sure who the real father is. "Viona... I never stop loving you. Tell me they are my flesh, right? I want you back. I want us back." My ex-fiancé shamelessly pleaded before me. "They are mine. The four of them are mine." And there he was, my contracted husband declared with a glare that was ready to burn the whole society down. This should be a simple game of power. But love always meddles between the players. ====== Author's Note: This Novel is a character-driven plot. Every character has their own motivation and is layered. Every choice has no easy way out. If you enjoy slow burn, this might be to your liking. Please read all the free chapters before you decide to continue or not. Thank you for giving this story a chance.
DP_RINN · 42.6k Views

Star Wars Rebels: A Gray Tale

SW Legends + Canon AU ____ Alex was a software dev by day and a gamer by night, until he woke up in a galaxy far, far away. He was stuck in the scrawny seven-year-old body of Ezra Bridger, right after the Empire arrested his parents for being rebels. Talk about terrible respawn timing. Now he's trapped on Lothal, starving, powerless, and eight long years away from the Ghost crew ever showing up. Meanwhile, Darth Sidious and Vader are out there collecting skulls, and Alex knows exactly how short the average lifespan of Force-sensitives can be. Running for the rest of his life? No thanks. He refuses to be just another street rat scrambling to survive in his second chance. If he was going to be a space wizard, he was going to be the strongest one. Period. His pursuit of power led him to a single, forbidden question: one that the Jedi and Sith alike would kill to bury forever. What if midi-chlorians (the very things that connect everyone to the Force) could be extracted, stolen, ripped from another's body and made your own? Some people call that heresy. He calls it survival, and maybe, if he plays this right, something a whole lot more. Because why settle for your birthright when you can absorb someone else's. ____ VOLUME 1: The Prequel is completed. Tags: Slice-of-Life, Character-Driven, Slow-Start, R18+, Ecchi, Original Characters. VOLUME 2: Tales of Gray is ongoing. Tags: Dark, Action, Adventure, Pyschological, R18+ (Tags would be added as story progresses. Reader's are open to suggest tags as author's braincells are busy working on writing chapter's for them.) ------- Join discord to gain access to exclusive character images, in-story illustrations, and early announcements: https://discord.gg/Um8NDAJ35u Join in on patreon for advanced chapters(please check latest chapters for current situation of advanced chapters) https://www.patreon.com/AbstractoX ___ Author's Heart-to-Heart Rant: I noticed an utter fucking lack of star wars rebel fanfic on this site, which is honestly so utterly dissappointing. I wanted to really read one fanfic where Ezra is the MC, and so I ended up writing one instead. Please give it a try and tell me your thoughts The plan sit to have this book be a part of the saga that would go on covering the best of star wars from all media chronologically viable to be involved in the fanfic, including but not limited to web series, games, comics and movies. The world is an mix of OG Star Wars, Disney Continuity (Other than those god-forsaken sequels I refuse to accept as canon) and LEGEND Continuity. The weak-to-strong tag is for the whole story, not just this prequel volume. Adios!
Abstracto · 1.7m Views

He Became A Monstrous Genius After Obtaining A Time Dilation Artifact

Kailen Darkhaven had a simple, happy life growing up. But when a sudden misfortune claimed the lives of his parents two years ago, his entire world collapsed. His heart broke, his grades plummeted, and worst of all, on his sixteenth birthday—his final chance at hope—he failed to become an Awakener. By his seventeenth birthday, hungry, exhausted, and alone, Kailen collapsed in an alleyway, regretting how pitiful his life had been. As he drifted toward what he believed was death’s embrace… something impossible happened. Instead of dying, he awakened bound to a mysterious artifact—an object of overwhelming, incomprehensible power that defied every known law of the universe. For the first time since losing everything, a spark lit within him. With this second opportunity, Kailen vows to never be weak again. In a world where strength determines identity, status, and survival, he will rise above every boundary placed upon him. He will shatter every perception of strength. He will seize control of his fate. He will climb until he stands at the absolute Pinnacle of the universe! --- Tags: #Psychological #Interstellar( with advanced technology) #Unrivaled #ExtremelyFastPaced #UndeadArmy #NoHarem #RuthlessMC #Urban #Apocalypse #Mythical creatures( elves, vampires, witches, dwarves etc) #IntelligentMC(High IQ, deductive , strategic, high functioning psychopath) Disclaimer: This is purely a work of fiction. Any resemblance to real names, places, or events is coincidental. This is an extremely fast-paced novel, and the protagonist becomes absurdly overpowered. He is not the usual “hero complex” type. The villain and antihero tags are not for show. If you are looking for a “goody-two-shoes” protagonist, this novel is not for you. Kailen is a morally grey character. Note for Readers (Please do not skip): Early on, Kailen awakens with a shadow affinity. Yes—it may remind you of popular works you've read… but this is only the beginning. As the story progresses, he will unlock and master multiple affinities, each adding a unique evolution to his path. The shadow affinity is a nod to some of my favorite novels, but the journey, characters, and world are entirely my own. Join the Community: Care to interact with me and other readers? Help with things such as character art, fandom wiki, OSTs, and more? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/d5yf4sgb3y
theartisan3 · 638.2k Views