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Desired by the Famous Rake of Monclair

[WARNING: MATURED CONTENT (R18)] Penelope Anderson, long past the age society deems “marriageable” and burdened by rumor, devotes herself to securing a perfect match for her younger sister after experiencing an unsuccessful courtship. Everything proceeds as planned until Lord Anthony Ravenport, a notorious rake she once met under scandalous circumstances, becomes her sister’s most promising suitor. Though Penelope knows he is dangerously unsuitable, his status makes him impossible to refuse. As tensions rise, so does an undeniable attraction between Penelope and Anthony, one that threatens to ruin not only her sister’s future, but the fragile reputation of their entire family. *** “Why do you despise me so much that you consider everything I do unworthy of your blessings!” he demanded, eyes bright with frustration and restrained fury. “Because you are unworthy of one!” she yelled back, her gaze holding the same frustration as his. “You’re unworthy to be a husband, unworthy of my sister, unworthy of love, unworthy of everything! Your presence is only making things worse for Franseca,” “And your presence isn’t?!” he spat back, his composure gradually dwindling as seconds passed. “Just because you think you’re better off unmarried doesn’t make her one. She shows interest in me as much as I do her!” “Oh, is that so?” She countered, mockery and disbelief laced in her tone. “I know men like you. And men like you thrive on pity and selfishness, believing women to be nothing else but breeders and assets! How dare you speak of interest when all you think of is what benefit my sister possesses!” “I know women like you,” he retorted, keeping his voice likewise. “Women whose conclusions are based on personal grudges. Women who are blinded by rage, envy, and jealousy, disguised under safety. Women whose hearts are hardened by grief and sorrow, and all they can think of is affecting other people’s lives!” “How dare you,” Penelope seethed, expression cold in fury and her gaze heated in cold rage. No one has ever talked to her the way he did, and it annoyed her to such an extent that she could barely recognize herself anymore. “Oh, are you pained?” he snorted, mockery plastered in his expression. They were so close, so improperly close that their breath fanned against each other, eyes brightened in rage, chest rising and falling from such pressure. But neither of them seemed to realize. “You are… insufferable!” She spat. “And you’re… aggravating!” he returned, hot breath matching hers, as their chest rose and fell in exasperation. For a moment, the world revolved around heated glares and venomous expressions. Finally, those pair of grey eyes left the storm of dark-brown ones, descending on her lips that were only an inch away. Sensing his diverted attention, her breath stuttered in response, eyes descending against those inviting lips in return. Penelope’s heart raced wildly, breath puffing furiously as she swallowed the lump down her throat, unconsciously wetting her lips. “S-Stay away… from my sister,” She said, words barely above a whisper. Her heart raced, echoing in her ears, causing her to feel dizzy. His eyes darkened as they remained on those inviting lips. “You’ll be the end of me,” he whispered back. And in the blink of an eye, his lips crashed against hers. *** PS: BASED ON HISTORICAL SETTINGS AND TIMELINE. #Slowburnromance #enemiestolovers A/N: There will be slow updates for now, until I conclude “Surrendered To The Lord Of Sin”. Although this is my entry for WSA 2026. Thank you for trying this out!
Ace_zza · 73.9k Views

Married Off To A Cold Eyed Knight

What would you do if almost everyone around you saw you as a hindrance or not at all? What if your own father was one of those who wished you gone? That is the story of Rosemary's life. Ever since the death of her mother during accident where only she survived, Rose has felt useless. Despite her best attempts to ignore the hurtful glances and words of the royal court and her father, she can't help but feel like a wilted flower. It becomes so bad that she considers ending it all, until she is rescued by a handsome young man with cold violet eyes who promises to change her world. ---- Before long, I reached a stone bridge overlooking Kaguya river. Luckily for me, the place was empty at the moment. Although, would anyone have even bothered saving a wretch like me? At most, they probably would have just watched as I met my end in a moment of morbid curiosity. And as I stood at the edge, I remembered all the times I had cried. All the times I had hurt. But now, I was ready. I smiled as the wind whipped around me. It was time to end it. Turning around, I let my body fall backwards into the river. The sky was a sea of stars. The city lights around me sparkled like gems. It was so beautiful. For the first time in a long time, I felt a sense of calm wash over me. I didn't regret it. No, I had finally found the courage to stand up for myself in my very own way. The water was high, so the fall itself didn't kill me instantly as I had hoped. As the river enveloped me, I closed my eyes. This was the end of my journey. A journey full of misery and tragedy. If there was another life, I hoped it would be better than this one. "Sis!" I heard a voice scream. Orlin! My brother came for me? What was he doing here? Had he followed me? But why? Did he care about me? Or was it just pity? No, right? Surely at least one person in this world loved me. Why had I given up on myself so soon? I knew he loved me. Yet, I still went through with this stupid decision. I allowed those girls and Father's words inhibit my better judgment... "Sis, where are you? Rose! Please show yourself! I want to talk!" Ore yelled at the top of his lungs. Right, my life was not all misery and tragedy. There were faint glimmers of joy and hope left. Ore was a big part of that. How selfish of me... I was actually about to abandon my brother. I tried to resurface, but my swimming skills weren't the best. To make matters worse, the current was far too strong. If not for the current, I would have at least been able to dog paddle over to the edge with some effort. My right hand broke through the fierce waters and was yanked by another hand. I was pulled out of the murky depths and saw a pair of cold violet eyes staring back at me. Father? No, it wasn't him. Although, those eyes felt familiar. Before I could make out the face of my rescuer clearly, darkness swept over me. Was it too late? I didn't want to die... Not anymore!
sun_imperial · 1.1m Views

My Cute Spouse Is The Strongest Assassin But He's SUPER HYPER!!

***WARNING!!!! 21+ AREA ONLY! BE WISE TO CHOOSE WHAT YOU READ!*** Calian Larvin is the youngest son of the Duke Larvin family, the strongest noble house that highly values power throughout the entire Empire. At the age of twelve, during the talent confirmation ritual at the Great Temple, Calian is declared to have no abilities or to be 'empty'. However, amidst this verdict, Calian sees a truth unknown to others: he possesses a mysterious power called [Time Loop]. Deemed a disgrace and a burden, Calian is immediately banished to the secluded West Pavilion by his father. He lived in the west pavilion with renewed determination, because his mother had given him the freedom to develop his blessing to become strong again. No one in his family knew about Calian's [Time Loop] power. It is there that fate leads him to meet a severely injured beastfolk. Calian nurses him back to health and that beastfolk name is Wolvin. They live together in the isolation of the West Pavilion, sharing the silence and gradually growing close until the seeds of love blossom between them. Life takes a monumental turn when Calian not only realizes that Wolvin is a [True Assassin], one of the strongest classes in existence. Following a heartfelt proposal, Calian and Wolvin marry, forming an unexpected bond. The surprises, however, don't stop there, as Calian must confront the reality that his spouse, the formidable True Assassin, turns out to be SUPER HYPER! Fully equipped with his newfound mastery over time, Calian decides to leave the empty luxury behind. Together with Wolvin, Calian chooses the path of an adventurer, commencing a journey to challenge the world alongside his powerful and slightly troublesome, [True Assassin]. However, their work as adventurers is merely a cover to hide their real job: assassins. And then... Please read it yourself... v^.^v
JulianJujika · 213.3k Views

Kaleidoscopic DxD

( Vol. 001 ) The Red Emperor & The Demon King of Sixth Heaven ( High School DxD/Fate ) Falling into a magic circle is one thing. Meeting a scary gun lady inside of it? That was scary. But turning into her, succeeding her, and inheriting her legend? Yeah, that was the icing on the cake. Namikaze Haru was perfectly fine with that, though, and if anything, the gender change was secondary. (Or so she learned.) ( Vol. 002 ) The Red Emperor & The Great King of Destruction ( High School DxD/Fate ) Namikaze Haru found himself involved in a figurative "holy war". A grail that can grant omnipotent wishes? Fast way to become a Harem King! ... if he can survive the other enemy Masters first. Hey, at least he's got a smoking hot Servant with him! ( Vol. 003 ) The Red Emperor & The Fox Priestess of Peerless Beauty ( High School DxD/Fate ) Namikaze Haru was always normal. And a pervert. The odds of him ever finding a girl were slim. So when Yuuma Amano approached him, there were no words that could describe the happy feeling in his heart. And then she attempted to kill him, revealing her true nature. At that moment, however, Haru's desperate pleas for someone to save him woke something inside of him. A secret that he was not aware of. Something that a certain vampiric troll is watching with great enthusiasm. ( Vol. 004 ) Flutter of the White Emperor ( High School DxD ) Ambition is a flame that is to be handled with utmost care. Ambition can, will, and has scorched the very world we claim to love. The fuel of ambition, more often than not, is power. What happens when the White Dragon Emperor has power and ambition in abundance? Well, the end of everything. With few he can trust and no knowledge of his future, things will be bleak without change. ( Vol. 005 ) Levia-tan's☆Harem King ( High School DxD ) Uzumaki Ruto used to be a normal, healthy teenager. His life was good. He was smart, strong, and very popular with the ladies. He knew his life was supposed to be simple. He was supposed to live normal lives, get a normal education, perhaps someday give up the foolish notion of building his own harem and settle down with a nice girl. It would have been nice... It could have gone on forever. Then some S&M-wearing Fallen Angel shit came around and messed everything up. A retelling of High School DxD with the focus on my OCs Haru and Ruto replacing Issei and Vali. ( Vol. 006 ) The Delinquent Queen & The Oppai Dragon ( High School DxD/ God of Highschool ) Naru is reborn into the universe of Highschool DXD with a Sacred Gear that belongs to another universe? And... did I mention that her Sacred Gear is too OP? AU-OP/OC-SI/OC-Reincarnation-High School DxD and The God of Highschool Crossover. ( Vol. 007 ) Love, Friendship, and Heart of Cards! ( Yu GI Oh! ) 16 year old Naru Scarlet finds herself in Yugioh season 0 after being electrocuted. She wakes behind a school and immediately bumps into Yugi. It’s a dream come true for her. Though she soon finds herself scared for her new friends. And why is she the one being rescued instead of Tea? Why do they all have American names and not Japanese? Is it the Manga or Anime? What’s happening! ( Vol. 008 ) Love, Friendship, and Heart of Cards! II ( Yu GI Oh! GX ) After 10 years after the match between the King of Games and Atem, Domino City opens the Stadium doors, to give new students a spot to join the prestigious school of Duel Academy island. Ruto and Haru are contestants with dreams to achieve by passing the exam. What does a new Generation do to an Island full of adventures? A retelling of Yu-Gi-Oh! GX with the focus on my OCs Ruto and Haru replacing Jaden and Syrus. ( Vol. 009 ) The White Knight of Beacon ( RWBY ) Haru Namikaze just wanted to go to Beacon and become a huntress. Becoming the object of every girl's desire was never part of her plan! Why did things have to be so complicated? ( Vol. 010 ) Beloved Daughter of Konoha ( Naruto ) Kakashi fell to his kne
harunaru · 528.7k Views