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Trenchbound:The Great War

In the turbulent era of Europa from 1914 to 1922, a devastating world war ignites following the assassination of Great Duke Francis, heir to the Middle Nations of Germano-Hungry—loyal allies of the formidable Great Empire. This spark escalates into a brutal clash, with the Great Empire locked in combat against a coalition of powers: the steadfast Republic of France, the shadowy Transnatia (formerly Romania), the expansive Great United Front of Russia, and the naval-dominant Island Nation of Commonwealth (Britain), as additional nations are pulled into the conflict across the years. "Trenchbound" chronicles the war through shifting perspectives of soldiers on the battlefield, each chapter capturing a unique viewpoint at critical junctures. From the desperate struggles of everyday infantrymen navigating treacherous trenches and mechanized assaults—featuring colossal steam-driven tanks and armored contraptions—to the elite magic divisions, where mages command ethereal flying machines (distinct from conventional aircraft) to soar above the fray. These sorcerers enchant bullets with devastating spells, causing them to explode on impact or unerringly track their targets, turning the odds lethally against ordinary troops and amplifying the chaos of combat. Through these personal narratives, the novel delves into the grim realities of a war where arcane enhancements merge with industrial might, exposing the fragility of life, the bonds of camaraderie, and the shattering consequences of enchanted warfare that reshapes Europa's destiny. This alternate historical epic blends authentic period tensions with limited magical intrigue, painting a vivid portrait of survival amid enchanted peril.
internk1 · 17.3k Views

Beauty and the Thief [BL]

Tao Hua's life is fucking miserable, and that misery somehow earns him the title of "Village Disgrace." In order to cope with the awful treatment, he often retreats into words untold, dictated by the flip of a page. These worlds leave him with the dream of escaping this piece of shit town. To his utter dismay, his wish comes true, but not in the way all those fairytales promised. His saviour is a man he becomes enthralled with and whom he names “Lord No-Name.” This male lead is a touchy man with many faces. And for lack of a better word, Tao Hua can’t decide if he’s either the story’s love interest or villain. But the two share a common sentiment. This prince, alike Tao Hua, is also fucking miserable. But arguably worse! And instead of coping like a normal fucking person, he does the opposite. He doesn't escape. He doesn't cope. He just tries to fight against the already fated truth of his demise. 0/10, worst prince ever written. Misery aside, this fateful encounter will force Tao Hua to make a choice, leaving him with only one question: "What was one mean-spirited beast to a town of people who despise a beauty's entire existence?" ──── ୨୧ ──── Beauty and the Thief is a slow-burn, stop to smell the roses, type of novel. That being said, the roses are beautiful, and upon closer observation they’re less floral than once thought. It follows the POV of Tao Hua, as he tries to navigate his new life in a place that actually values him, and the prince of this story’s mood swings. ──── ୨୧ ──── !!!!Disclaimer!!!! EXTREMELY SLOW PACED! Character driven, before plot! This story borrows the premise of Beauty and the Beast, by Jeanne-Marie Le Prince de Beaumont, relying heavily on the trope while also twisting it to smithereens. The beast element is exchanged for a power dynamic, and the curse differs from the original story. The narration borders on sarcastic and self-aware, while also targeting deeper topics. It often breaks the fourth wall as a stylistic choice. A lot of the work will be edited over time, but the bones will remain the same. ──── ୨୧ ──── There are occasional illustrations littered throughout the novel drawn by me (slowly commissioning to get others done), usually found in the comments! !!CREDIT!! Cover Art by @Sayoto (VGen) Illustrations by me (@meowssey) and zaza (@zazhah) (Both commissioned artists are amazing to work with and I highly recommend their work!)
SolitaireInsomniac · 77.2k Views

The Domineering Lady of the House

When the devastatingly beautiful and arrogant Master of the Valley of Shades dies and is reborn into a top-tier modern family. She is a queen of peerless beauty, yet cold-hearted and ruthless; she is also a master of both poison and medicine. She saves people only based on her mood; she gives her all to her friends and family; she will follow her lover through life and death, even if it means betraying the whole world. He is handsome and noble. He sees women as nothing, so cold-hearted he seems to be without a heart, appearing both demonic and divine. He is the Family Head of an ancient and mysterious family, the undisputed emperor in everyone's hearts, who wields immense power and holds the lives and deaths of others in his hands. When the cold-hearted and ruthless she meets the domineering and aloof him, will it be a clash of titans, turning them into rivals, or will the powerhouses unite, bound together through life and death? [The Pampering Snippet] Seraphina Ashworth snuggled lazily in Caden Reginald's arms, looked up at him, and said in a soft, sweet voice, "Caden, they all say you've spoiled me rotten, that I'm a femme fatale who runs wild because of your backing." Caden Reginald reached out and stroked Seraphina Ashworth's long hair, saying dotingly, "Who said that? I intend to spoil you so rotten that you can't leave me. That way, you'll be mine and mine alone." Seraphina Ashworth wrapped her arms around Caden Reginald's neck and said with a smile, "You're so domineering, but I love it." After speaking, she planted a kiss on his cheek.
Minty Cool Summer · 101.3k Views

Five Years After My Death, the Mad Emperor Still Summons My Spirit

In her past life, Ming Lingyi married Li Yun in accordance with her parents' wishes. In the eyes of the world, she and Li Yun were considered childhood sweethearts. Many people envied her good fortune, for she had become Li Yun's wife even before the Li family founded the state. Not long after the founding of the Dayan Dynasty, in the first year of Jing'an, she became the noble and esteemed Empress. But in the second year of Jing'an, after giving birth to a prince, the Empress fell into a coma for two days before passing away. When Ming Lingyi awoke again, she discovered she had become Ming Yao, the daughter of a merchant. Great men have always been prone to faithlessness; she could no longer hold any affection for the cold-hearted man in the palace, but she unexpectedly heard a rumor circulating among the people— Empress Hui Ming had been deceased for five years, but Emperor Jing'an had never allowed the people to speak of the Empress's passing. There were even whispers that the Empress's body was never interred in the Imperial Mausoleum, but was instead placed by Emperor Jing'an on a Kunshan Cold Jade Bed in the palace, where he used his blood for soul summoning. Ming Lingyi: "???" Was this the Li Yun she knew? Later on, when a noble guest in a black cloak entered her small shop, Ming Lingyi was caught off guard as she met a pair of eyes that had suddenly turned crimson. "Yuan Niang…" A low murmur, as if afraid to startle her, fell lingeringly into her ear.
Shi Shan Yue · 415.8k Views

Super-Fertile Darling: Forced to Marry the Heirless Tyrant

Ji Qingwu completes the task assigned to her by the system, to bear a child for the General of Extinction. Afterwards, she disappears with the child and lives a reclusive life. Ji Qingwu, with the childbirth system in hand, specializes in treating female infertility and becomes a highly respected divine doctor in the small town. However, she is unexpectedly recognized by her eldest brother. Ji Qingwu returns to Lin'an City, once again becoming the most doted-on Fifth Missy of the family. In the Imperial City, all the noble ladies of the city learn that the Ji Mansion's long-lost legitimate daughter has returned home with an illegitimate child of unknown paternity. Not a few are waiting to see her become a laughingstock, and some even mock that she will have a hard time remarrying. But the Marquis Mansion's Madam, Princess Hua Chang, Princess Yong... these women of noble status are all on good terms with Ji Qingwu, and all have been diagnosed with a pregnancy pulse. From then on, the Fifth Missy of the Ji Family's reputation as a "Good Fortune Koi for Pregnancy" is established. Those seeking a child with great sums of money and those seeking to marry her with lavish gifts have worn down the Ji Family's doorstep. But after she chooses a husband and gets married, the child's biological father comes to her door. That man has already become the Emperor, his Dragon Robe drenched by the slanting rain. "Madam, the clouds are thick and the rain is heavy tonight. We shall borrow lodging for a night." From then on, a new entry was added by the court historian to the Imperial Annals of the new Emperor of Beili. 【Emperor Wu Su adores beautiful married women. When rain falls at night, he invariably summons the minister's wife of the Ji Family to his side】 Not long after, the court historian smeared it out and corrected it. 【Emperor Wu Su and Empress Mingde are in harmonious matrimonial bliss, invariably spending every night by the Empress's side】
Dong Xi Nan Bei · 418.3k Views