[Mature Content R18+] [Slow-Burn Dark 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 with slow-burn smut. 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.

Jade was nothing but a mocked student in oversized hoodies until she agreed to help her trainer with last-minute gym inventory on New Year’s Eve. However, a single mistake—sending a private video to the wrong contact—shatters her life in seconds. Publicly humiliated at a New Year’s party, betrayed by her boyfriend as part of a cruel bet, Jade stood drenched in filth and laughter, stripped of dignity in front of the entire school, until the Alpha Triplets arrived. And with it, a ruthless bond shackled her to all three, as well as revealing she was the lost daughter of the Lycan King. The Alpha Triplets, known for their coldness and brutality, searched for their mates to break their feral curse before their 25th birthday. But when they found their mate in the form of a weak, frail girl, disdain was all she got. With a new identity and a transformation in her life, Jade is tossed into deadly Lycan politics, brutal mate bonds, a fourth bond, a throne soaked in blood, and an attraction from the Rogue King himself. What will she do when she discovers not everything is as it seems? How will Jade survive the chaos that follows in her quest to win the Lunar Crown Student of the Year and evade the dangerous love of her fourth mate, now turned enemy, who sought out her heart? Four Alphas. One girl. And Fate's Twisted Game of Love and Power.

I never chose to enter the Arena— the place that swallows humans and supernaturals from every era and throws them into a death game with only one rule: survive. One moment I was walking down a normal street. The next, I woke up in a prehistoric jungle with the ground trembling under massive, thundering footsteps. That’s where I met him—Kael. An Alpha Werewolf with lethal instincts, a body built for violence, and eyes that could pin me in place more easily than his claws ever could. He had zero interest in saving anyone. Especially me. To him, I was a burden. To me, he was a threat. And he definitely wasn’t planning to keep me alive. “You’re not human, Maddie.” His breath ghosted my ear, hot and shivering down my spine. “And whatever you are… you shouldn’t exist in this world.” But the Arena made its choice before either of us could: Every round in this cursed place keeps forcing us together—fighting back-to-back, bleeding for each other, breathing in sync. Yet every time danger closes in, I end up pressed against his chest, his breath warm against my ear as he growls instructions I shouldn’t find intoxicating. “Stay with me, Maddie. You won’t survive a single night without me.” Maybe he’s right. Maybe I don’t want to survive without him. But the truth inside me—what I am, what I carry— …might be the very thing that gets him killed. And when Kael finally corners me in the dark, his voice a low, wicked whisper at my neck, I realize the Arena isn’t the deadliest thing here. He is. “Tell me what you are, little flame… before I’m forced to claim you.”

Ariana Sterling the supposed president of the Sterling group had her title and the company she had worked for taken from her by the people she considered family. All her hard work down the drain. The fiancé she loved so much cheated on her a week to their wedding. Brimming with rage, she sought revenge and the infamous Azaiah Hawthrone, the epitome of old money wealth and sinful beauty offered to help her with her revenge plan but at a cost.

Song Yue grew up in Nie Rougang's home, raised and protected by him for eighteen years. She clings to him with her whole heart, but now that she’s grown up, Nie Rougang insists she must move out and return to her grandfather’s house. Song Yue refuses to let go and keeps sneaking back, causing chaos until Nie Rougang finally explodes and drives her out of the villa. Hurt and angry, Song Yue runs away from home with her best friend Lan Xia. With no money and nowhere to stay, the two girls end up taking a part-time job selling adult products in a nightclub. There, Song Yue accidentally provokes Li Meiran—a powerful, dangerous man with a violent temper. Things quickly get out of control, and Li Meiran tries to force himself on her. Just when Song Yue thinks she’s doomed, Nie Rougang storms in with a gun, facing off with Li Meiran in a deadly standoff. Song Yue escapes through a window, but trouble doesn’t end there—the moment she thinks she’s safe, she runs into a furious, ice-cold Nie Rougang, who isn’t done with her yet. A story of obsession, danger, jealousy, and a love that neither side can escape.

WARNING: MATURE CONTENT!! Bullied, unwanted and neglected all her life, Theodora thought only one thing could make her regain her honour - Win the blood Tournament and Gain her father's favour as his heir. But things don't go as planned. Instead, her father rewards her victory with a sentence far worse than death: Betrothal to Cain Pendragon, the ruthless Dark Alpha King whose names alone makes the whole realm tremble. Refusing to become a pawn in a monster's game, Theo disappears. Her refuge is Gravemont Academy - an elite all- male training academy where the weak is trampled upon, and heirs are forged into Kings. With the help of her best friend, Eric, whom she is hopelessly in love with, she disguises herself as her cousin and Joins the Academy. The intention was to lay low, but not when she was paired with a Dark-eyed roommate, Hezekiah Pendragon, the son of Cain and Eric's little brother. He reeks of sin and violence, with a lethal promise in his gaze. And of course, Sylas Veylor - her Homeroom professor with piercing blue eyes, with a deadly calm and shadows darker than anyone could decipher. Now, she's stuck between the both of them, trying to hide not just her secret identity but an even darker secret of hers that could shatter bloodlines, ignite war, and without a doubt, change the fate of the werewolf realm! And the Dark Alpha is closer than she thinks. Much closer. Excerpt from the book: Zeke's voice dropped to barely a whisper. "You think your heart belongs to Eric…" His thumb brushed the edge of her pillow, so close to her cheek his knuckles grazed her breath, "…but your heart hasn't met me properly yet," Theo's throat bobbed. "I'm not giving you up, Hellcat. Not tonight. Not tomorrow. Not until you look at me, really look at me, and your heart says my name," Her lips parted, and a shaky breath escaped. Zeke straightened slightly but he didn't step back, "I won't touch you without permission anymore, and I won't force anything," He swallowed hard, his eyes burning with a lethal promise, "But mark my words Hellcat, the day I catch you staring at me the same way you look at Eric, or i sniff a whisper of my name in your mind, I will let loose and god helps anyone who gets in my way," He exhaled softly. "And trust me, Hellcat…" His orange eyes glowed faintly, his wolf shimmering beneath the surface, "…you will," Another Excerpt from the book: Something fluttered in her chest and she slowly looked up at him with trembling eyes. Sylas looked back at her, "I've never wanted anything more. I know I'm older—far older," he said, his voice low and steady, like he was confessing a sin he had no intention of repenting for, "but that changes nothing for me." Theo's heartbeat stuttered again. Sylas took one step and faced her properly, "When I'm with you," he continued, "The chaos stops. The noise stops and the world stops trying to tear itself apart," His eyes stared into hers, open and unflinchingly honest, "You are the first thing in a very long time that doesn't feel like a war," Theo's breath hitched, and his voice deepened with a quiet tremor beneath the calm, "Do you know what that means for a man like me?" Her throat tightened and she shook her head. "It means I'm already ruined," ✅Steamy ✅Werewolf ✅Enemies To Lovers ✅Forbidden Romance ✅Love Triangle ✅Strong Female Lead ✅Secrets ✅Smut ✅Dark Academia ✅Forced Proximity ✅Twists at Every Turn ✅Mafia You can also read my Other books... His Majesty's Bride ( Highly Recommended) Enchantment of the Night - Get ready to be mindblown.

When a young Doflamingo awakens the memories of Earth; when the fruit he eats is the Goro Goro no Mi (Rumble-Rumble Fruit); when his three Haki—Kenbunshoku (Observation), Busoshoku (Armament), and Haoshoku (Conqueror’s)—reach the absolute pinnacle; when his hatred of the world is no longer empty posturing or mere reliance on status; when power and authority grow so vast the world has no choice but to bow; when a single sentence is enough to reshape the world’s balance—then the Four Emperors are only stepping stones for overturning the world, the Marines are just little shoals hindering my voyage, and as for the World Government, a trash-heap of a faction. The entire world will be run by what I—Doflamingo—say.

[Comedy + Invincible + Multiple Rebirths+Cool Article] Shen Zhao, who crossed into the Immortal Martial Continent, was forcibly assigned by the system and humbly fawned over the Empress for nine lifetimes. However, his self-righteous true feelings could move the entire cultivation world, yet could not warm the Empress’s cold heart. In the end, he even died miserably at the hands of the Empress and her little boy-toy. Until, in the final moments of his ninth life, Shen Zhao angrily crushed the system… Reborn once again, Shen Zhao decisively escaped to survive, but the Empress panicked instead. Thrilling System + Action + Romance! New chapters daily. Complete novel also available as PDF for binge readers! Get the fully translated and completed novel on my shop: Patreon.com/RoyalStories

Elementals, Enhancers, Beast Tamers, Artifact Nurturers – These four pathways define the magical world of Arcanists. But Finn, a former university student from earth, wakes up in a body treading a whole different path…A forbidden path: The path of a Soul Mage. Soul Mages are the ultimate parasites. They lack the ability to use magic themselves, but instead, wield the power to assimilate the mana-saturated souls of the dead. From every Great Arcanist that once lived, to every Calamity Beast, to every Mythic Grade Spirit Artifact… So long as they were dead, they were simply chaotic souls waiting to be claimed. ​But this kind of power does not come without cost. Madness, frenzy, mania, innate wills and primal desires of assimilated souls threaten to drive Soul Mages to total corrosion. In this new world, ​Finn finds himself thrown into the deep end, waking up as a Vessel already housing a full Parade of Chaotic Souls. Now, his body is a battlefield. The souls demand immediate payment, stacking Soul Debts that steal his senses, his consciousness, and his very humanity. ​But yet… it is this same overwhelming corrosion that causes the ultimate truth and uniqueness of his soul to surface…

This fic is basically: Ryou(MC) marries Keqing, after that, he awakens a weird buff system, the "Darkened Mode": different body parts enter this “darkened mode" for a limited time and multiply their efficiency. Brain buff = he gets way smarter for a while, eyes buff = insane vision, etc. Also, the organs have "personalities". They can “talk,” so there are a lot of inner monologue between Ryou and his own body parts. The not-so-fun part (for Keqing) is that some buffs make Ryou go wild at night, and Keqing can’t keep up. She gets exhausted to the point she starts skipping work. That’s when she starts seriously thinking: maybe she should invite someone else into the relationship to share the "suffering"… and she sets her sights on Ganyu. The fanfic can be cringe at times, so I highly recommend turning your brain off and just enjoy the ride. Also, quick personal note: I’ve wanted to translate a fic where Keqing is actually important and gets a lot of screen time, so that’s a big reason I picked this one. Happy reading!!

Starting out with a dinosaur summoning system. Dinosaurs too weak? Don’t panic — try strengthening them! Still too weak? Don’t panic — try fusion! The main character too weak? Shameless— ahem! “Strengthening costs too much money... I’m broke…” Don’t panic — see that ship over there loaded with gold? Let’s go borrow some. Disclaimer: This is a translation of the original Chinese work by the author "木目心汝." All characters, settings, and the original story belong to their respective creators.

SYNOPSIS | Initially an ‘Average Joe’, or thoroughly mediocre person, Bob, born with F- grade genetic potential had an epiphany that day when he read in his science textbook that "The goal of all living things was to reproduce". Stumbling upon Epigenetics, a Theory which states that every organism can alter its genetic potential as a result of their own actions and in the right environmental conditions, Bob begins to study and train in order to improve his Genetic Quality, in order to become a genetic success and attain Immortality. One day he picks up a manual entitled “The Art of Rizz, Vol. 1” dropped by a grandfather who is seeking a disciple to pass on his teachings, and so begins Bob’s Adventures as he embarks on the path of becoming a Grand Rizzmaster, and achieving Immortality with endless achievements, the most important one being to achieve Evolutionary success and to ensure his DNA is passed on successfully. Read and follow along with the Adventures of Bob in this unique ‘Coming’-of-age Tale and get ready for a ‘Wild Ride’. And no! Not… necessarily the one you’re now thinking of now… ! (Get that mind out of the gutter :P!!!) Rating: PG Parental Guidance recommended ___ • Any and all terms and ‘epiphanies’ in this work are intended as satire for comedic effect and should not be taken seriously. • All characters, places and events are fictional unless otherwise stated. • The aim is to Entertain. Enjoy ! ✨ • Read and you won't regret* *Disclaimer: 50% probability.

This is a Story of Adam, who is a Orphan, but due to his Talent he became a Engineer and got a regular job, and he was a great fan of anime like Naruto, onepiece and all and, but later he saw Game of thrones and literally became fanboy of it. Life was going on but one day when he was 27 years old, he died due to heart attack, and found himself in the world of Game of thrones, and he was reborn as Jon snow. On the age of 7 he activate a System, which was named as God System. The system gave him the 5 beginners gift. 1. A Dragon egg: Model- Monster Zero 2. Library of Knowledge (Infinte knowledge) 3. Body of Hashirama Senju 4. Training dimensions 5. Template cheat Watch the amazing journey of Jon snow, as he becomes Powerful as god.

A normal man dies and is reborn in the Yu Gi Oh anime universe

In the depths of a newborn universe, a cultivator takes advantage of the abundant energy to refine himself a treasure. But after 14 billion years of refining and quite a few more to go, he decides to entertain himself by releasing countless systems and watching how the creatures of this fledgling universe handle them. On Earth, a young man, lost and confused about what to do with his life, sits in a park and looks up at the night sky. A shooting star, a wish and a bang. When the boy finally wakes up he hears a sound, "assimilation complete. Launching System. Welcome to the Midnight Inn. Host Designation: The Innkeeper." To learn more, go to: lifesketcher.net Discord: https://discord.gg/yqCkHedcUP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lifesketcher/membership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551387105778 Instagram: https://instagram.com/theinnkeepernovel?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

This is an Lotm/ Coi fanfic it begins towards the end of circle of inevitability volume one and follows a new character Adam as he is thrust into the world of the mystic and the supernatural. trying his best to stay sane from all the chaos and madness that exists in this world. Now this fanfic is like a continuation of the original story from my personally Crafted character lens no changes to the original novel system aside from some new abilities and a unique twist, The story follows Adam a teenager of 18 after he suddenly woke up in the sand near to the Cordu ruins with no memory of who he was he seeks guidance from anyone he meets , others then his ability to be tech savy he has no means to counter himself from this mysterious world of Lotm. follow him as he chooses a pathway well suited to him as he grapples with the unseen threats and madness that surrounds the world he lives in.

"Nomad's Tale" follows the story of Jack Sterling, a skilled spy who has been working undercover as a scientist for the New Order, an organization dedicated to finding and harnessing the power of the Chronotex. This rare material has the ability to alter the fabric of time and space, and the New Order plans to use it to create the next generation of nuclear weapons and unlock the secrets of time travel. Despite his allegiance to the New Order, Jack is torn between his loyalty to the organization and his desire to protect his new friends in Pakistan. He decides to uncover the secrets of the Chronotex and use his knowledge to stop the New Order's plans. However, his breakthrough research leads to his disappearance, and he finds himself suddenly transported back in time to ancient Egypt. In Egypt, Jack encounters both allies and enemies, and he soon discovers that the Chronotex has existed for centuries, and that it has been sought after by different factions for its immense power. He learns that some have gone to great lengths to obtain it, even at the cost of destroying innocent lives. As he delves deeper into the mysteries of the Chronotex, he discovers that it has incredible abilities beyond just time travel - its users are granted strange and unique powers that can change the course of history.

A titan that exists outside the Nine Titans — the Titan of Fate. This is the story of Yago in the world of titans. (This book is dedicated to every reader who loves Attack on Titan, striving to make up for all the regrets of the original work.) P.S. The protagonist is not an ordinary transmigrator; his identity is the greatest foreshadowing of this book.

An old-school otaku is reborn into the world of One Piece, where he begins a new life as Brandon Leo. On this vast and unpredictable sea, Leo gains overwhelming power and sails alongside loyal companions, experiencing countless breathtaking adventures. His dream is simple—freedom. He wants to become the freest man on the ocean. But fate has other plans. Step by step, conflict by conflict, Leo is pushed onto a path that leads him to challenge the greatest power in the world: the World Government. Years later, standing beneath the throne that symbolizes supreme authority, Leo faces all who seek its power. With calm determination, he declares: “I don’t want the throne. I will stand before it as its guardian. Only those who earn my recognition have the right to sit there.” PS: Features extensive original worldbuilding, including new power systems, hidden quests, and more.

Ian didn't know what was going on when he waked up in the middle of a forest with home nowhere in sight. Only thing to do now is try to build a new life for himself here. Hopefully he will run into some friendly people at some point, right? People might have been too strong of a word. Friendly was not strong enough! Base on works like Monster Girl Quest, Monster Girl Encyclopedia, and Farming in Another World but not in the same universe. Currently 5 chapters ahead on https://patreon.com/AllSinsStories

Uhh, basically Solomon world turned into a lostbelt and instead of CHALDEA it was Astral Express... I dunno just read it. Ps:Not my art and also my update probably do 2-3 days since I'm planning to write every chapter with 1-2k words. That's it, bye. As why I'm using Himeko picture instead of Solomon, I mean Solomon is hot but Himeko is hotter (literally)

Amara’s life shattered in a single night. Her home destroyed, her parents gone, and she became collateral in a world she never asked to enter. Sold to the highest bidder, she should have been just another pawn—expendable, replaceable, forgotten. But he didn’t buy her. Lucas Dragovich—the city’s most feared mafia king—decided she belonged to him. Not as a guest. Not as a companion. She became his possession, his territory, and his obsession. Every glance he gives, every word he speaks, carries a threat as sharp as his reputation. Fear is survival. Desire is punishment. And in his world, nothing comes without a price. In Lucas’s fortress, Amara learns quickly: obey, endure, and survive… or face the consequences. And yet, behind the icy control and ruthless dominance, there is an allure she cannot resist. Dark, possessive, and addictive, Owned by the Mafia King is a story of power, obsession, and a man who claims more than just her life.

Rowan Mercer was never meant to exist. Born in a covert mutant lab as Subject 757, he was engineered from the genes of Professor X and Magneto, then dismissed as a failure before he ever learned what he was capable of. His telepathy is faint, his magnetism weak, and the scientists who built him see him as little more than a disposable prototype. But Rowan is not alone in his own skin. The night he tries to sleep off another brutal training session, something in him fractures. His consciousness splits open, anchoring him to a second body in a different world entirely—an abused orphan in the shadows of Knockturn Alley, just days away from entering the wizarding world. Two bodies. Two lives. One mind. And then Rowan discovers the real impossibility: Every ability he trains in one world strengthens him in the other. Magic fuels mutation. Mutation fuels magic. And each new universe waiting beyond these two is another life ready to awaken. With X-23 preparing to lead a desperate escape, the wizarding world whispering of ancient power, and the multiverse itself unfolding like a map only he can read, Rowan begins to understand the truth: He isn’t a failed experiment. He is the blueprint for something the multiverse has never seen. A survivor. A weapon. A convergence. And the worlds that created him have no idea what he’s about to become.

The story begins. Ian thought he was just a little wizard with a small talent [cheat ability], who could become stronger through hard work. However... As the story unfolds, he gradually starts to realize that the teachers he’s been following to learn magic are either once-renowned powerhouses or characters mentioned in various legendary tales. “Standing before you is the noble apostle of the Shifting Illusions, the common spokesperson of the Old Ones, and the designated successor of the founders of Hogwarts!” “What? The noseless freak wants to stir up trouble? He must not have heard of my original spells, which are even recorded on the famous wizard collection cards in Chocolate Frogs!” “The Dumbledore Summoning Charm!” “The Dumbledore Berserk Charm!” Ian chants the "Expecto Patronum" spell. Suddenly, silver-white threads burst forth and converge, forming the figure that had caused a certain professor to live his entire life trapped in guilt, standing protectively in front of him.

Elara Thorne's life in the sleepy coastal town of Havenwood is anything but ordinary. Strange occurrences at her antique shop, like whispering voices from ancient artifacts and inexplicable surges of energy, are becoming more frequent. Little does she know, these events are tied to her own forgotten heritage and a burgeoning magical power within her. Kaelen Vane, a mysterious and ancient immortal, watches over Havenwood, ensuring the uneasy truce between the town's hidden vampire, werewolf, and other supernatural residents remains intact. The resurfacing magic, however, threatens to shatter this balance and ignite a war. As Kaelen investigates the disturbances, he encounters Elara, drawn to her raw power and the unsettling familiarity he feels in her presence. A dangerous attraction sparks between them, defying their separate worlds. Elara finds herself reluctantly pulled into Kaelen's secret world of shadow and ancient rivalries. The Whispering Collective, a shadowy force manipulating the town's darkest secrets, views Elara's awakening power as a key to unleashing a forgotten entity that could plunge Havenwood - and the world - into eternal darkness. As Elara and Kaelen navigate the treacherous currents of forbidden love and ancient magic, they must confront their pasts and risk everything to uncover the secrets of Havenwood before the town's magic falls into the wrong hands. Elara must embrace her true heritage and control her unpredictable powers, while Kaelen must break free from the constraints of his duty and protect the woman who awakens his deepest desires. But with the Whispering Collective closing in and the threat of eternal darkness looming, can their burgeoning love survive the escalating conflict

In the year 3054, the world remains unaware of a secret war waged in the shadows. Noah ÓBroin, a young man marked by loss and exile, is chosen as the last bearer of an ancient Mark, destined to face the Claimoors and the Kartnod family—beings sealed in another dimension by the Supreme Deities. Alongside Eleonor, his guardian and greatest adversary, Noah must embrace a power he never wanted, as the seals begin to break and magic is revealed to the world. The fate of humanity hangs by a thread.

Blocks, but in Warhammer....

Sorren Faelanor. Born to a renowned Pokémon Ranger of Sinnoh and a retired nurse. He grew up surrounded by care, love, and the watchful presence of an overprotective older brother, always accompanied by his loyal Pikachu and Luxray. Yet there was one thing Sorren never truly had. The thrill of a Pokémon journey. Now, at nineteen, he is finally given a chance. A journey beginning on the island of Pasio, where the people he meets may become trusted allies or powerful rivals. But something is wrong. A voice echoes in his mind, belonging to a man he has never met, from the moment he stepped on Pasio. Who is he, and why does he seem so deeply connected to Sorren? What does he want from him? And then there is the man with the Charizard, someone Sorren keeps crossing paths with, again and again. Fate, coincidence, or something far more interesting? “I came here with a promise, the promise to make my family proud. For that, I need to train myself and win the PML with my teammates!” “I am not meant to fall for him. I am supposed to find my way home, back to my own dimension.” “But for just a moment, I want to stay a little longer. To be with him.”

Jaune Arc moved to the city of Vale hoping for a regular high-school experience. However, on his second night in the city, he somehow found himself waking up to a decaying, nightmarish version of reality. This place, this... dream realm, housed deadly monsters that hungered for his flesh. A floating interface, the Nightmare System, whispered promises of power to him. Power that he could use to survive in this realm by killing the monsters of the dream. Now, Jaune's only option was to navigate the rules of this new realm before it takes a bite out of him. Welcome to Vale, Sweet dreams. =================== This is a slow burn story set in an Alternate Universe of the show, RWBY with a modern twist to it. The idea was inspired from (Shadow Slave), (Lord of the Mysteries) and (Dreamers Throne). (Dream-Realm, Modern Setting, Runes). =================== Advanced chapters are available on Patreon patreon.com/TheFirstFire

#court intrigue #political fantasy #slow-burn romance A kingdom is on the brink. A prince is under siege. And the crown’s most loyal lady is about to become the battleground. When Duke Leoric Karsyn drops the Ledger of Partiality, exposing the crown’s protected corruption, Aramor’s court scrambles to survive the fallout. Lady Rhosyn Valewyn—raised to protect the monarchy at all costs—must outmaneuver scandal, sabotage, and a growing northern rebellion… while the law forces her toward marriage and the court whispers she’ll become the Crown Prince’s queen. But Leoric isn’t just a rebel. He’s a reformer with a vengeance, and he’s playing a longer game—one that may require Rhosyn as both shield and sacrifice. Oaths will be tested. Love will turn sharp. And in a realm where paperwork can start wars, the most lethal weapon might be the truth.

From the moment I understood the weakness of my flesh, it disgusted me. I craved the strength and certainty of an immortal vessel. Thus, through pain and flames, I forged it. "From death through flames, to life again, the Heavens will forge, an eternal man!" *** He was once but a man, a young one from Earth, a man that crossed over to another world. After a long string of both fortunate and unfortunate events, he was killed, only to be resurrected by the powers of a Phoenix. Gerald, in his eternal pursuit of power, went and joined a Sect of powerful Cultivators where he learned to properly use his newly gained magic powers in the unfamiliar world, and with a tiny compounding advantage, began to dominate his enemies. He pursued not strength, money, or women, though those too were gained along the way, instead, he craved a body to withstand and witness the end of the world. "What use is money without a long life to enjoy it? What use are the fancy sword techniques and mystic arts, if you can’t take a hit? How many mistakes can one make, before a mortal wound brings them down? It takes just one, and you never see it coming." *** Join, and follow the story of Gerald Fireborn as he explores his new world, pursuing immortality at any cost while avoiding succumbing to death for the second time. PS: Although the story is a continuation of the previously completed book Black Onyx – Forgotten Magic, NO KNOWLEDGE OF THE PREVIOUS STORY IS REQUIRED! The book is written to be enjoyed on its own, so yeah... Enjoy!