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Claimed by the vampire prince

Content Warning: Contains mature themes that may be unsuitable for underaged readers. Excerpt Ragnar finally looked up. His eyes roamed her face, then dropped lower and lingered just a second too long. “Careful, princess. Keep taunting me like that and I’ll start thinking you like our nightly sparring.” “And if I did?” Her voice was soft now. Almost playful. “Would you stop pretending that you don't like it when I challenge you?” He rose from his seat slowly until he stood toe to toe with her. “Tell me something, Circe.” She tilted her chin up. “What?” “If I kissed you right now… Would you slap me, stab me, or kiss me back?” Her breath hitched. “That depends.” “On?” “How good the kiss is.” A pause. Something hummed between them, something neither of them dared name. Ragnar’s gaze dropped to her mouth. “Do you want me to find out?” She smiled, slow and wicked. “Make it worth the risk.” **** She was forced to marry the man who led the attack on her people. After her father is murdered, Circe is forced to leave her home and become a prisoner of the enemy. When she is taken to the enemy territory, she expects to be tortured physically in every way imaginable. But what she hadn't expected was for the vampire king to offer her up as a bride to his illegitimate son, the very same man that had her people slaughtered. It was a fate worse than torture. With her little brother's life on the line and with nowhere to run, Circe is forced to succumb to her fate. Right then she vowed in the name of her dead father to bring her husband to his knees. She would have her revenge, even if it meant destroying herself in the process. From the first time Prince Ragnar laid eyes on Circe, he knew she was going to be trouble. But trouble had never looked so intriguing. She was a puzzle he couldn't solve and that fact only drew him closer. Like a moth to a flame, she threatened to consume him. She would be his very own demise. Circe's presence in Lamora awoke something sinister, a malicious entity roaming the lands. From dusk till dawn, the streets of Lamora becomes engulfed in a strange fog and from within the voice of a woman can be heard. Anyone who wanders out at night when the fog comes, vanishes seemingly without a trace. Never to be found again. what happens when Circe's brother becomes a victim of this evil presence? What happens when Circe has no other choice but to team up with her husband, who she despises, in order to find the truth behind the disappearances and the evil magic plaguing their lands.
Blessing_Nwodo_16 · 261.4k Views

Blood Deep

They killed her twin. They should’ve killed her too. When seventeen year old Aldo Carvalho is murdered, his last frantic phone call to his sister threatens the century old peaceful treaty between werewolves and humans in Sao Paulo. The suspects? The untouchable sons of the city’s elite–the most powerful boys at Souza High. Reina Carvalho knows justice won’t come from a system built to protect the wealthy. It will come from her. Armed with rage and a disguise, she infiltrates their world–but her first attempt at vengeance fails spectacularly. As she gets closer to the heart of the conspiracy, alliances fracture, loyalties blur, and an unexpected connection forces her to question everything—including her own humanity. To avenge her brother, Reina must navigate a web of human corruption and ancient pack treaties, where every ally could be an enemy, and the boy she’s sworn to destroy might be the only one who knows what really happened that night. * “I’ll repeat myself, since you’ve suddenly gone deaf.” Reina stepped closer, her voice steady. “Fernando and I will be sweethearts if that's what it takes to get his confession. You don't get to decide who I spend time with.” “Continue this,” Ruiz’s eyes darkened, “and I’ll have you expelled. Your scholarship would be thrown in the trash along with your fine academic records. You’ll be gone before the first date.” The threat hung heavy between them. Reina knew he could do it–his family owned the school. But she refused to show weakness. Another daring step forward brought her close enough to catch the gold flecks in his eyes, the faint scent of his cologne. “You want to know something funny? I would've seduced you instead. But I already tried to kill you. You’d never believe I’d fallen for you.” Her gaze was ice. “So if you have me expelled, I’ll find Fernando. I’ll cry, act the victim, even endure his touch till he's helplessly, hopelessly, in love with me. And when he's mine, he’ll willingly confess every lie, every cover-up, every detail of what you all did to my brother.”
Oyin_ · 4.5k Views

A God of hope.

Heath Dollen was a man in his 40s who lived in a suburban complex in Lund, Sweden. He was lonely and spent most of his days tending to himself after an accident that had left him scarred for life. Heath had travelled throughout Europe and Asia, painting and writing avidly about his experiences. When he is not in his apartment, he does his best to give warmth to others around him, helping people around his neighbourhood, aiding in light labour, cleaning the environment, and donating much of his money to people he verified that required it. Heath saw the downtrodden teen Elias drop his phone on accident from the other side of the street. To help, he thought of buying a new phone for this young man. He introduced himself and after gaining their trust, Heath and Elias became good friends and Heath was even nicknamed 'uncle.' There, he was introduced to many games, specifically sandbox games. Heath heard of Games like Minecraft and Roblox, but after being introduced to 7 Days to Die, Cities: Skylines, Dwarf Fortress, Enshrouded, Going Medieval, Valheim, Project Zomboid, Rimworld, Vintage Story and more. Heath became an avid gamer while also gaining strength by replacing some of his joints with prosthetics and managing his exercises and diet. It was slow progress, but his life became more fulfilling than ever. Now he had a family to look forward to! But at one point, while Elias was helping with Heath's troubles, he spotted a man who appeared lost, walking across the street in traffic, yet was somehow never hit. Heath said aloud that they should be careful there and asked if they needed assistance. The man, that 'thing,' turned to him. Now walking towards Heath robotically, yet avoiding the vehicles like a phantom, they soon came upon him. Once close enough, its features were noticed: A beautiful, yet uncannily androgynous face, eyes that appeared too clear and glassy, and skin that was too perfect with no features of wrinkles or pores and no hair throughout. A voice that sounded harmonic with the world spoke, yet their mouth never moved. "Perfect." A melodic sound, one expected for a tenor, it captivated Heath but simultaneously scared those around him, then. . . Suddenly, Heath blacked out. Hearing the cry of Elias for him. He left this world.
Jaedyn_Jasmara · 183.4k Views

My Wife Refused To Cultivate, So I Took The Saintess As A Concubine

"Sleep on the floor. Don't look at me. And don't you dare think about touching me. I only married you to silence the Ministers." "Understood. Just to clarify—this means our assets and private lives are separate, correct?" "Hah! As if a piece of trash like you has a 'private life.' Yes, do whatever you want. Just don't embarrass me." "Deal." Li Ye was not a normal man. In his first life, he was a ruthless CEO on Earth who viewed emotions as inefficiencies. In his second life, he was the First Heavenly Demon, the man who invented the Unorthodox Path and bathed the continent in blood before perishing under the Heavens' Tribulation. Now, he has reincarnated 3,000 years into the future. The bad news? He is in the body of a cripple with zero cultivation base, married to the Empire's most arrogant (and beautiful) Princess who despises him. The good news? He possesses the Karma System, rewarding him for diverging from his past life's path of slaughter. But Li Ye has a problem. To fix his crippled body, he needs Yin Essence. His wife refuses to perform the dual cultivation rites. She is saving herself for a "Supreme Genius." Li Ye, a man of logic, does not beg. He simply finds a new supplier. At a dusty slave auction, while others see a sick, dying girl with a cursed constitution, Li Ye sees a goldmine. He buys the fallen Ice Saintess for pennies. He cures her. He takes her as a Concubine. While the Princess waits for her imaginary genius to save her, she watches her "trash husband" and his "slave girl" grow stronger by the day. And when the aura of a Supreme Demon lord finally erupts from the guest courtyard, the Princess realizes she made the worst business deal in history. "Husband... I was wrong. Tonight, I am willing to—" "Take a number," Li Ye replied coldly, not looking up from his tea. "The Concubine is first in line."
Predestined_Papaya · 1.6k Views

Mommy Wolf: Raise A Cub, Claimed By His Beast Daddy

Sisi’s life becomes a nightmare on her birthday when her adoptive father tries to rape her. After she fights back valiantly, he beats her half to death and throws her into a ramshackle shed to rot. She believes she would die alone, until she discovers a wounded wolf cub hiding in the shadows. Drawing on her experience caring for infants, Sisi nurses the injured cub, only to learn he is no ordinary animal but a young wolf beastman named Jojo. When her father discovers Jojo and captures him, he threatens the cub’s life to force Sisi into his bed. Cornered and desperate, Sisi’s dormant faerie powers erupt. On that fateful night, she escapes with Jojo into the depths of the forest, vanishing where no one should be able to follow. Lost and hunted, the human girl and the little wolf beastman cling to each other for survival, until Jojo’s father, an Alpha wolf who had been crowned the new Beast King, finds them. Without warning, he seizes Sisi and declares: “My son has imprinted on you as his mother. You must take responsibility.” “H-How do I take responsibility?” Sisi whispers, terrified of being separated from Jojo. The Beast King pulls her close, his voice low and solemn. “Come with me. I will make you my official mate.” * PS: This story is about found family and motherhood, as well as a true love between a lone wolf and a faerie. Tags: Beastman, werewolf, faerie, slow burn romance, no rape, babyraising, possessive ML.
ForeverPupa · 122.2k Views

Billionaires' Regret: My Ex's Nemesis Fathering My Triplets

[Mature Content R18+] [Slow-Burn Dark Psychological 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. 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.
DP_RINN · 38.5k Views

I’m the Only Player With Max Luck!

What happens when the world's most realistic VRMMO meets the world's luckiest player? It's not a fairy tale. It's a brutal, high-stakes game where one man's impossible fortune forces him to confront the dark side of success. He's a veteran, using his anomaly to carve a path of dominance, but his unique achievements have made him a target for the game's elite. This is a story of skill, wit, and the strategic application of impossible luck, where the only thing more dangerous than the monsters is the envy of a hundred million players. Prepare for a power fantasy where the protagonist is always one step ahead. --- Marcus was a rising star in finance, until his boss's petty revenge left him fired, and near broke. The woman he loved was gone. His future was a joke, his life adrift, and with nothing left to lose His only way out was Dominion, the world's first true VRMMO, a game that promises to become humanity's second world, where in-game gold translates to real-world wealth. For Marcus, it wasn't a game; it was a desperate last chance to rebuild his life and support his sister. But on the day of character creation, the system glitched. While other players were assigned random stats, Marcus was given the impossible: Maxed-Out Base Attributes and a legendary, unchangeable Luck stat of 20. The system tried to fix him. It failed. Now, Marcus doesn't play the game. He exploits it. Armed with a broken skill that reveals every secret and a drop rate that makes him instantly rich, he is the statistical anomaly the developers never accounted for.
MonarchOfInk · 50.3k Views