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A Touch of Shadow: The Duke's Obsession

[Obsessive ML, Historical Romance] Read this if you like old-fashioned historical romance novels you found in your mother's library. On the night meant to seal her fate in silk and candlelight, Caelith Emberlyn discovers her new husband cheating on her with her own cousin. Before the humiliation can swallow her whole, another man steps out of the shadows—dangerous, powerful, and far more terrifying than heartbreak. He is the feared Commander of the Shadow Imperial Guard, a man whose name alone stills the court and stains the capital with silenced dread. Where others see a cold enforcer of the throne, he sees only her—wronged, furious, and far stronger than she appears. And he offers her a choice. Stay. What her husband failed to give—loyalty, devotion, power—he vows to place in her hands in his stead. But this is no gentle rescue. Their alliance begins in secrets and smolders in the dark, a forbidden affair that could shatter reputations and topple dynasties. He is ruthless in war and relentless in love, determined to claim not only her presence at his side but the guarded heart she refuses to yield. Meanwhile, her repentant husband returns with soft words and tender promises, swearing to cherish her forever. Yet regret comes too late in a world where power is currency and affection is a battlefield. Caught between a contrite prince of light and a possessive shadow king who would burn the world to keep her, she must decide: Will she return to the safety of a love that broke her… Or step into the fire of a devotion fierce enough to consume them both?
yoojee · 192.9k Views

Bound To The Son Of Death

In a world where Death is not an ending but a presence that walks among gods, Nyxaroth—the Eternal Night—has ruled existence since the dawn of time. Feared by all, bound to no one, he has never questioned his purpose… until a single human defies him. She does not beg. She does not run. And when Death comes for her, she meets his gaze without fear. That moment changes everything. From an impossible union between Nyxaroth and a mortal woman is born Dorian Vale, a child who carries the weight of both life and death within him. Neither fully divine nor fully human, Dorian grows up under the quiet shadow of his father’s legacy, struggling to control powers that could end lives with a thought. But control is fragile. And fate has plans of its own. When Lena Hart, a soft-spoken human girl untouched by the cruelty of the divine world, crosses paths with Dorian, she becomes the one variable he cannot predict. Where others see danger, she sees something else—something human. Something worth saving. As their connection deepens, so does the tension between destiny and desire. Dorian begins to question everything he was raised to believe: that attachment is weakness, that love is a flaw, that death is absolute. Because loving Lena may be the one thing even Death cannot control. But ancient forces are watching. Lothaire, the Devil and Nyxaroth’s oldest companion, remembers the first time Death hesitated… and the consequences that followed. Now, with the balance between realms shifting once again, secrets buried since the beginning of time begin to surface. And as enemies close in and powers awaken, Dorian must confront the truth: He is not just the son of Death. He may be the one destined to either preserve the balance of existence… or destroy it completely. In a world where even Death can love, the greatest danger is not dying… but losing control of what you love most.
Blessing_Rose_1234 · 624 Views

Ghost in the palace

Ananya never expected death to bring her into another life. One moment, she was running her parents’ restaurant in the modern world. The next, she opened her eyes in silk robes, surrounded by hostile stares — the Queen Consort of the empire. But this body was cursed in everyone’s eyes. The Emperor loathed her. The mistress laughed at her. And the court whispered behind her back. Only she wasn’t truly alone. > “Finally, someone can see us!” “What kind of Queen Consort are you, so calm even with ghosts in your chamber?” “Shut up, Wei Rong, let her breathe. She looks like she’s about to faint.” Three ghosts — a stoic scholar, a brash general, and a mischievous noble girl — lingered at her side. They were invisible to all but her. And with them, she learned to survive the poisonous palace. When rumors spread that she was cursed, Ananya stood before the empire’s court. Instead of tears, she offered proof. Instead of fear, she offered dignity. > “If Heaven believes I am cursed, let the fire and smoke betray me. I will not hide.” And Heaven sided with her. Outside the palace, crises struck — starving soldiers, missing supplies, merchants growing fat from stolen grain. Inside, Lady Zhen, the Emperor’s favored mistress, grew bolder by the day, flaunting her beauty and mocking Ananya’s quiet grace. > “Sister, do you still dream of winning His Majesty’s heart? Look at you — plain, dull, unworthy.” “If simplicity is a crime, then let it be mine,” Ananya answered, unshaken. The Emperor indulged Lady Zhen openly… but in the silence of night, he tasted Ananya’s food, lingered at her table, and found himself unsettled by her calm. > “This is not palace fare,” he muttered. “It is lighter,” Ananya replied softly. “Easier to sleep after.” Step by step, conspiracy thickened. At a grand banquet, a poisoned cup was placed in Ananya’s hand. But a ghost’s laugh echoed in her ear — and the cup was swapped. A dancer collapsed instead. From that night on, the Emperor’s gaze changed. He began to notice the woman who never begged for favor, never fought for attention, yet always endured. Still, war brewed at the borders. Betrayals reached even the throne. Assassins crept through the palace halls. And the one person who seemed weakest became the calm at the center of the storm. Through whispered secrets, mischievous hauntings, and quiet resilience, Ananya carved her place in the empire. She would not simply survive. She would rise. And the Emperor who once despised her would one day whisper only her name.
Ashima_Mahajan_ · 191.1k Views