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The Monster Who Held My Hand

Elara Corvain was never supposed to survive past her twentieth year. Born with a rare gift that marks her as both blessed and cursed, she's spent her life as an outcast in the glittering city of Stellaris—beautiful but untouchable, feared by those who should have loved her. When her own family offers her as a sacrifice to the monster beyond the gates, she accepts her fate with hollow resignation. But the Warden of the Wastes is not what the city claims. Kael Thorne, the immortal guardian cursed to protect Stellaris from the horrors lurking in the dark lands, is a man trapped in a slowly deteriorating existence. For three hundred years, he's been alone, his touch turning living things to stone, his heart hardening with each decade of isolation. The city sends him servants as "tribute," but they never last—terror drives them mad or they flee into the wastes to their deaths. Elara is different. She doesn't scream. She doesn't run. And when she takes his hand—the hand that has petrified dozens before her—she doesn't turn to stone. Instead, something awakens. The curse that has bound Kael for centuries begins to crack, and Elara's own suppressed power surges to life. But their connection threatens the very foundation of Stellaris's prosperity, built on lies, exploitation, and a dark bargain made long ago. As political enemies scheme to destroy them both and ancient magic stirs in the wastelands, Elara must choose: save the city that abandoned her, or stand beside the monster who finally sees her as human. And Kael must decide if love is worth breaking a curse that might doom the world.
kingsleyybnl · 439 Views

Harry Potter: Is Harry's mom Wanda?

Synopsis: In the final moment before her destruction, Wanda Maximoff — the Scarlet Witch — is pulled into a void beyond time or form. Lost in the abyss of her guilt, a mysterious light touches her… and brings her back. Not to her world, but to another. One where magic is different. Where redemption might take shape: the world of Harry Potter. When a luminous figure — a doe — shows her the memories of a boy abandoned and mistreated by his relatives, Wanda understands her new purpose: to protect Lily Potter’s son. Though she doesn’t know why she was chosen, she accepts the deal. In exchange for a chance at redemption, she will care for little Harry. But Wanda is no ordinary witch. And this world is not ready for her. From the very first moment on Privet Drive, the Dursleys will feel that something has changed. With power, resolve, and growing compassion, Wanda will face a new destiny. Because this time… no one will touch the boy without facing her. After all, who better to protect the Boy Who Lived… than the Scarlet Witch herself? Author's Disclaimer: This story is loosely inspired by the initial premise of Strange Potter, a work I greatly admire and that served as a creative spark for developing this project. Although the plot, character development, and events are entirely original and distinct, I believe it's only fair to acknowledge that initial influence. Likewise, this is a non-profit fanfic that blends elements from the Marvel and Harry Potter universes, whose rights belong to their respective creators and owners (Marvel/Disney and J.K. Rowling). This work is made with respect and with the intention of paying tribute to these worlds that so many of us have enjoyed. I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com
YoDarki · 2.7m Views

The Hearts I Hold

Aria never believed love was meant to be permanent but she never imagined it could be weaponized. A quiet, observant young woman navigating school, friendship, and ambition, Aria has learned to protect her heart by keeping her expectations low. Love, to her, is fragile easily broken, easily misunderstood. When Liam Hart enters her life, charming, attentive, and seemingly different from every boy before him, Aria allows herself to feel again. What she doesn’t know is that their relationship didn’t begin with fate or chance but with a bet. Liam never planned to fall in love. What started as a cruel game slowly becomes real, complicated by jealousy, secrets, and a girlfriend Aria never knew existed. When the truth finally unravels, Aria’s world shatters publicly and privately. Betrayal doesn’t just break her heart it reshapes her. As rumors spread and judgment replaces empathy, Aria is forced to confront not only the pain Liam caused, but the way society so easily blames a girl for loving too deeply. This is not a story about choosing love it’s about surviving it. As Aria retreats into herself, balancing heartbreak with academic pressure and fractured trust, she makes a quiet decision: she will never again be the girl who loves blindly. Strength becomes her armor. Caution becomes her language. And every boy who comes after will meet a version of her shaped by loss, not hope. Raw, intimate, and emotionally grounded, this novel is a coming-of-age story inspired by real experiences exploring betrayal, reputation, female resilience, and the painful moment when innocence gives way to self-preservation. It is a story for anyone who has ever loved honestly in a dishonest world and learned the cost of it.
MoodInWords · 16.4k Views