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The Duke's Unwanted Second Wife

**Mature Content** Eilika Wolanski is the eldest daughter of one of Varos’ most respected merchants, but respect has never brought her kindness. A childhood accident left a scar across her cheek, and with it, a cruel label she can never escape. The “Unwanted Woman” of Varos. Mocked in public, pitied in private, and treated like a blemish to be hidden, Eilika grows up learning one painful truth: beauty matters more than character in high society. So when an unexpected marriage proposal arrives from the powerful House of Kingsley, no one believes it is real. The groom is Damian Van Kingsley, the widowed duke of Varos, feared for his cold temperament and admired for his unmatched looks and wealth. Rumors follow him like shadows. He has a secret mistress, a broken heart drowned in alcohol, and worst of all… A son he barely acknowledges. For Eilika, marrying Damian isn’t a dream. It’s the only option left for survival. Damian, once the kingdom’s most desirable nobleman, has been nothing but a hollow man since the death of his first wife. He has abandoned his responsibilities, pushed away his child, and lived with one vow burning in his chest. He will never replace his first wife. To force him back into duty, his mother arranges a second marriage, one he never asked for, and one he refuses to accept. Damian swears he will never touch her , will never look at her and will never treat her as his wife. But Eilika isn’t the greedy noblewoman he expected. She doesn’t ask for his affection. She doesn’t crave his title. She doesn’t even want his love. What Eilika wants… is something far more dangerous. A family. And perhaps that is the very thing Damian has been starving for all along. ~~~~ “This bed will remain cold until your last breath.” Damian’s voice boomed through the dark chamber. Eilika didn’t flinch at his words. Instead, she replied gracefully, “I don’t seek love, Duke. You can visit your secret mistress every night… Just don’t come near me.” This marriage was never meant to become real, until the Duke's heart begins to betray its own rules.
Kn_star8 · 991.8k Views

The magic Devanandanika Mayatri

Genre:(21+) Dark Fantasy, Mythological Romance, Psychological Thriller This is a breathtaking tale of hidden powers, forbidden passion, and ancient celestial politics. 1. Aelira Profile:A powerful and highly intelligent Seraphim endowed with seven radiant, glowing wings. Powers:Wields supreme cosmic and divine Seraphim energy capable of silencing any deity in the heavens. She possesses the extraordinary ability to bring opponents completely under her control through sheer power and intellect. 2. Amor (God of Love) Profile:The supreme deity of love, attraction, and desire (Cupid). PowersCan manipulate the hearts, desires, and emotions of both mortals and gods. He also holds the ability to keep their sanctuary completely concealed and manifest divine, soul-bound life through mystical creation rather than biological gestation. 3. Lucian (Aelira's Elder Brother - S-Rank) Profile: An elite S-Rank entity born from a perfect fusion of Seraphim lineage and ancient cosmic darkness, silently watching the unfolding events from afar. Powers:Possesses hyper-acute omniscient perception to monitor everything from vast distances, complete dominion over hidden shadows and invisibility, and an absolute sovereign pressure that can freeze the power and arrogance of mighty deities. 4. King Mars (God of War) Profile: The formidable and authoritative ruler of the royal palace, representing war and destruction. Powers: Immense physical strength and royal dominion, though he is easily unsettled, mentally and physically, when confronted by the true might of Aelira's Seraphim powers. 5. Queen Venus Profile:The goddess of beauty, grace, and royal allure within the palace. Powers:Possesses supernatural mesmerizing and seductive charms, though she remains currently unaware of the deep, hidden conspiracies and cosmic power struggles unfolding behind the scenes. 6. Cupid (The Son) Profile: The first miraculous divine child born from the union of Amor and Aelira. Powers: Inherited divine and celestial bloodlines, manifesting rapid growth, defying the normal rules of time and gestation, and sprouting glowing, delicate divine wings from his back. 7. Astra (The Little Sister) Profile: Cupid's mysterious and adorable younger sister, born from raw cosmic energy. *Powers:Space and time distortion (teleportation), a shimmering starlight aura and protective shield that deflects dark magic, and deep telepathic mind resonance to sense and harmonize with her parents' emotions.Kaelen (Cupid's Older Brother) Profile: The eldest divine son born to Amor and Aelira, possessing a fierce blend of celestial love, Seraphim sovereignty, and raw cosmic energy. Powers: Energy Manipulation & Astral Blasts: He can channel pure celestial energy into destructive or protective shockwaves, allowing him to pierce through divine barriers. Temporal Acceleration: Unlike his younger sister Astra who bends space-time for travel, Kaelen can accelerate time around objects or opponents, aging them or speeding up combat reflexes to a blinding degree. Celestial Armor Manifestation: He can instantly summon impenetrable armor forged from starlight and pure divine will to protect himself in high-stakes cosmic warfare.
orinskha_shadow · 15.5k Views

Be The Anchor To My Striker

After a simple extraction mission, Kenneth makes a dire mistake that wipes out his entire team. Left alone and bleeding out, Kenneth has no choice but to pray to a higher being in hopes of getting a second chance at life. Luckily for him, his prayers are answered as he finds himself in the body of a man who has the same name as him! Now, faced with a strange world he is unfamiliar with, all he can do is follow the previous owners' wishes to enter the infamous military academy Toleran and become a renowned Anchor. The problem is finding a Striker to pair with. In comes Lucien Saint-James, the captain of the third division and a high-class Striker with whom he has the highest compatibility. The problem is, whenever Lucien is around, he gets this uncontrollable urge to bring him to his knees, not to mention that he doesn’t care for his arrogant attitude either. Now, Kenneth faces a dilemma. If he ever hopes to make it out of this academy alive and realize the dreams of the original Kenneth, he will have to suck up his pride and learn to hide his urges if he wants to make it out in one piece. Oh, and did he mention he had to deal with monsters and mystical beasts too?! ****************************************** Excerpt: “Kiss me.” Kenneth blinked. “What—“ “You heard me. Do it. Now.” Anger flashed in his eyes yet his body moved before his brain could tell him to stop. He reached for the Striker and their lips met. Kenneth poured his energy into Lucien, filling the barren pit inside his mind, giving him enough juice to keep going. The two pulled away, and Lucien’s steely eyes met his, holding him in place. “You always look like you hate anchoring me, but then you get that blissful look on your face that screams ‘I want more’. It’s cute.” Kenneth felt an unbearable urge to slap the smug smile off his face. But since now wasn’t the time to commit acts of violence against his pair. He held himself back. He would deal with him properly later. “Eat shit, captain.” Was all he said before sending him off. ****** A guideverse story with a little twist, hot and cold romance with a whole lot of slow burn (emphasis on burn because the MC refuses to admit his feelings, the stubborn fool). TW: Trauma, survival’s guilt, and violence
NSCHAN · 620.2k Views

THE DANDY EMPRESS AND THE SICKLY EMPEROR;I don’t want to be an Empress

This is the story of Lin Xue, a dandy young woman who values beauty and wealth above all else. At fifteen, she unexpectedly meets her soulmate. Instead of excitement, she feels only frustration. "I thought I’d meet him at twenty," she grumbled. "My lady, you can meet your soulmate at fifteen or older," her maid replied. "Fifteen is too early! I hope he doesn’t propose. I’ll just tell him to wait until I’m twenty. I want to enjoy my life first." Months Later… "You… You’re the Emperor?" Lin Xue’s mind reeled as she recalled her past words she had spoken so carelessly. [Flashback] "I heard the Emperor is handsome. Hah! I’ll call him ‘Handsome Without a Brain.’ He’s too young to rule a nation! He should be enjoying his youth instead. What a fool! If I were Emperor or Empress, I’d abolish that ridiculous law about marrying at fifteen!" Lin Xue scoffed. [End Flashback] She turned pale. I badmouthed the Emperor… in front of the Emperor. I’m dead. The Emperor leaned back, amused. "Miss Lin, do you remember your words? Let me refresh your memory ‘Handsome Without a Brain. He should enjoy his youth instead of ruling a country.’" He smirked. "Well, Miss Lin, since you’re so concerned about my lonely youth, why don’t you join me? After all, you are my destined Empress. Waiting until you’re twenty is too long. We’re getting married now." Lin Xue’s jaw dropped. "I refuse!" "Oh? Do you want to die early? Because I don’t mind being a widower," he teased, his smirk deepening. Lin Xue huffed. "You’re sickly. A sickly Emperor!" The Emperor chuckled. "Then wouldn’t it be poetic if I died in your arms?" "Shameless!" Lin Xue fumed. Her maid whispered to her, "Miss, if you marry him, you won’t have to worry about money ever again." Lin Xue perked up. "Really? …Fine! I’ll marry you!" But their story is far from a fairy tale… War. Plague. Revenge. Robbery. Assassins. Treason. Can a dandy girl and a sickly Emperor survive the storm? **Enjoy The Dandy Empress and the Sickly Emperor: I Don’t Want to Be an Empress! **
haivee · 29k Views