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Wolf Princess Sold to the Dragon King

"Take me instead." Three words. Guinevere Lunaris trades herself and saves 300 lives. Tied. Gagged. Underestimated by a mile. They chain her to a tree in the snow. Mistake. While running for her life, she meets a stranger in the dark and tells him to hide so he isn’t killed. Twelve hours later, he walks into her father's hall wearing a crown. The man she just told to hide in a hole is Maddox Drakencrest, High King of Velkaris. Ruler of an entire continent. Maddox hears his dragon say ‘mate’ right away. But her wolf is silent. More and more Alpha Kings enter the hall. She catches the tail end of her father’s toast and chokes on her wine. "—leave here with a virgin bride." An auction for her hand turns into a full-out bidding war. Maddox wins. 750 million in gold, three dragon fleets, and an urn full of the bastard who chained her the day before. Every force in Velkaris is betting against a wolf on a dragon throne. The Elders say the queen must be a dragon rider, which is impossible for a woman without dragon blood. The king's half-brother agrees with them, but his solution is a civil war and taking the crown for himself. If his brother’s rebellion wins, Maddox dies and she belongs to him. If the elders win, she goes back to the father who sold her. Neither is happening. Her wolf calls Velkaris home. She's not giving it up. They expect Guinevere to behave like a good little wolf princess and play along with their political games. She says bet.
TheLoneQuill · 1.1m Views

Lost in flames Found in dark

"Lost in Flames, Found in Dark" Some love stories don’t begin with hello. They begin after the end. She was once the light in someone’s storm — wild, warm, unforgettable. Then, in a single moment, Shruti vanished. No note. No clues. Only a silence that shattered the hearts left behind. He searched for her like a man possessed. Burned down every lie, bled for every truth — until all that remained was rage... and a love too deep to bury. Years passed. And somewhere far from the wreckage of the life she once knew, a girl opened her eyes in a hospital bed. Her name was different. Her reflection — unfamiliar. But the ache in her soul? The flashes of another life? All too real. A scar she doesn’t remember getting. A voice she still hears in her dreams. And eyes — cold, broken, beautiful — that feel like home. He doesn't know her. Not anymore. But something in him stirs when she’s near. A storm. A memory. A promise not yet fulfilled. As their worlds collide once more, past and present bleed into one. The girl who shouldn't exist remembers a life no one believes. And the boy who lost everything now stands at the edge of rediscovery… and ruin. This isn’t just a second chance. It’s fate demanding what death tried to steal. Love. Longing. Pain. Fire. And a mystery that binds their souls beyond lifetimes. Because some hearts never stop searching. Some memories refuse to fade. And some love stories are written in scars. --- SNEAK PEEK The night air was sharper than she'd expected, and the thin fabric of her top did nothing to help—but she’d already refused his jacket with full drama ten minutes ago. Pride came before comfort, apparently. From the couch behind her, Dhruv watched in silence. Head slightly tilted, fingers resting near his lips. He didn’t comment. Yet. “You’re enjoying this, aren’t you?” she muttered. “A little,” he admitted. She rolled her eyes, still facing the balcony. “This is where a gentleman offers warmth. Maybe a hot drink. Or, you know... human decency.” “You rejected the jacket and the blanket. Can’t save you from yourself.” She opened her mouth to sass back, “Unbelievable.” Before she could finish being annoyed, she felt him. He was behind her—close. His body heat rolled into her back like a slow, deliberate wave. She gasped softly, more out of surprise than cold. His hands slid into hers with quiet certainty, wrapping them up gently. Then, his arms circled around her waist, pulling her lightly against him. Her breath caught as his chest pressed warmly against her back, the thin fabric of her top doing nothing to shield her from the way his warmth spread over her skin. “Dhruv!” she gasped, her voice half protest, half flustered mess. Her words scrambled as he leaned a little closer, breath grazing the side of her neck. “Better?” he asked, low and completely unaffected.
Abishaa · 34.1k 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 · 579.3k Views

Clumsy Beast, Keep Your Paws Off

Su Qinglan sat cross-legged on the grass, holding the chubbiest tiger cub she’d ever seen. “Aww… Look at you,” she whispered, booping its tiny nose. “So cute I could eat you up...” A sudden shadow loomed over her. “What’s so good about this stinky cub?” a deep, amused voice asked. She blinked up… and froze. Towering above her was a tall tiger beast man, his golden eyes narrowed in a lazy, predatory smile. “Let’s have ours,” he said. Su Qinglan’s brain short-circuited. … Ours? OURS?! Before she could process, in the next moment she was hoisted up onto his broad shoulder like a sack of grain and carried straight toward the cave. Su Qinglan was so choked by the suddenness of it all… she forgot to even complain. *** Su Qinglan’s knees knocked together as she stared up at the enormous serpent. Its cold, red eyes narrowed, the flick of its tongue tasting the air between them. “D-Don’t eat me,” she stammered, hugging herself. “I...I’m not tasty… really, I’m stringy and full of… uh… bad cholesterol.” The snake’s head lowered until it was mere inches from her face. Her fox ears twitched wildly. And then, before she could blink...its massive body shimmered, scales turning into bronzed skin and lean muscle. Standing before her was a man so breathtakingly handsome that Su Qinglan’s poor fox eyes watered just looking at him. Su Qinglan swallowed hard, her tail fluffing up in panic. “I… I…” Her voice cracked. Okay, new problem… the snake is hot. She squeezed her eyes shut. “If you… if you really want…” She blurted, her face burning, “…y-you can… take me.” *** One moment Su Qinglan was fighting with the zombie king with all her might. Boom! The next, she woke up in a bizarre beast world… inside the body of a lazy, pampered, fat local tyrant everyone hated. The “original” Su Qinglan had been an arrogant, scheming villainess who spent her days bullying weaker beast women, chasing after handsome males, and terrorizing the tribe kids. Now, thanks to fate’s twisted sense of humor, Qinglan had inherited the body and the bad reputation. But honestly? Being fat in a beast world was still better than starving in the apocalypse. At least here, she could eat. The only problem? In this world, men weren’t just men, they were beastmen. Tall, strong, dangerous… And apparently, every beast woman was expected to have several husbands. The catch? The “original” Qinglan’s antics had scared away every decent male within a ten-mile radius. Armed with her apocalyptic survival instincts, a sharp tongue, and a mysterious system that suddenly activated... "Binding with host…" "Congratulations, host, for successfully arriving in the beast world." Qinglan decided she wasn’t going to cry about fate. If she had to live here, then she’d live big, literally.
Violet_Melody99 · 2.2m Views

The Billionaire’s Heir I Never Knew Was Mine

Sienna Adams’s life is anything but peaceful. She’s burdened by debts that aren’t hers and running from a past she refuses to face. Love isn’t on her mind... until she encounters Zachary Sterling. Zachary is a man shrouded in secrets. The only softness in his life is his son. Sienna should have been nothing more than a passing stranger, someone he would never recall. But something about her makes it difficult for him to walk away. Sienna doesn’t realize that Zachary is the leader of a powerful company. And Zachary doesn’t know that Sienna is the woman who once carried his child… and then vanished without a trace. Or perhaps he is the reason she vanished...? As the truth begins to surface, their past and present become intertwined. Feelings grow deeper, secrets grow darker, and love becomes dangerous. And this time, walking away may no longer be an option. ___ Excerpt: Sienna looked at him, a little hesitant this time. “Can I know your name?” she asked. Zachary glanced at her briefly. Then he said simply, “I already saved it on your phone.” Sienna's eyes widened slightly as she quickly glanced at the screen. 'Huh? Why does his name sound like Zachary Sterling?' She chuckled to herself. 'Nah, probably just a coincidence that their names are similar.' “See you later, Zach…” Before he could respond, she turned and hurried toward the conference room on the other side of the lobby, her steps quick and purposeful. Zachary didn’t move. He stood there, watching her retreating figure as she disappeared into the distance. The faint echo of her voice lingered in his mind. 'Zach—' It wasn’t a name people around him used lightly, especially not with him standing before them. For a brief moment, he remained still, his gaze fixed on the space where she had just been. Then, slowly, he shifted his attention forward again. But something felt… different. And he couldn’t quite explain why.
PurpleLight · 528k Views

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 · 829.2k Views

The Fluffballs I Fed Were SSS-Rank Beastmen

[Reverse Harem + Strong Female Lead + Healing + Universally Adored Darling + Male Rivalry and Chaotic Scenes + Those Who Harm the Fluffies Will Be Dragged to the Crematorium!] Liang He, who loves to pet fluffies, flew from Blue Star to Sky Shining Star, becoming a Breeder at an Animal Protection Zone, and gave her colleagues quite a shock right from the beginning. To let the entire interstellar community enjoy the pleasure of virtually petting fluffies, Liang He chose to start an animal live-streaming channel, directly turning the fluffies into top interstellar celebrities. Then, Liang He was surprised to discover that the fluffies, who naturally attracted trending topics, each had an extraordinary identity. The Mojin King Tiger, which remained unmoved even when its belly was used as a pillow, turned out to be the Federation Marshal; the Platinum Giant Lion, which didn't resist at all when its tail was used as a toy, turned out to be the Imperial Crown Prince; the Canglan Hunting Falcon, which willingly let its beast body be used as a mount, turned out to be the First Commander of the Battlefield, and then there was him, him, and them… The crowd: Impossible! Absolutely impossible! This isn't the Marshal (Crown Prince, Commander) we know! To evolve a Spiritual Body in Beast Form, SSS-level Beastmen in their Evolutionary Stage will irregularly transform into beasts and be sent to the Royal Key Animal Protection Zone on Sky Shining Star. They lack human consciousness, repel human proximity, and refuse to be kept and fed—until she appeared. Princes and nobles, emperors and generals, all submit to her and her alone. Short Skit: Liang He, who had always believed that SSS-level Beastmen would remain in their Beast Form for life, went to sleep one day as usual, cuddling a pile of fluffies. When she woke up, she saw a handsome and domineering face, holding her in an embrace. "Wh-who are you?! Give me back my fluffies!"
Fusheng Xiao Xingchen · 77.6k Views

Pregnant Cultivator, Doted by Big Boss

(1V1) The leader of The Demonic Sects, who has been single for hundreds of years, happily acquires a wife and a son. From then on, he begins his journey of assertively raising the child and supporting his wife... only to end up being supported by her. The Immortal and Demonic Paths love fighting and killing? If you're so bored, go film a drama. That'll let you kill to your heart's content. The Bloodfiend Den has numerous disciples, with a plethora of beautiful women and handsome men that shouldn't be wasted. Starting today, go do live streams, hold concerts… From then on, The Demonic Sects began to expand its business: Didi-style sword-hailing, running errands, and making deliveries. As long as you pay enough Spirit Stones, they can even find you a Taoist Companion. Celeste Grant transmigrated into a book. It was an unconventional female-oriented, reverse harem Cultivation novel, where the protagonist lives a shamelessly blissful life with her nine Taoist Companions. As for her, she was the villainous supporting female character who fights the protagonist over men. Unable to resist the powerful plot, she was still thrown to some roadside Evil Cultivators. However, in a deviation from the original story, a man with immense Cultivation appeared and annihilated those Evil Cultivators. And she grabbed onto that man's clothes... and became pregnant. To prevent her son's Spirit Root from being dug out, a heavily pregnant Celeste Grant went to find the child's biological father. It's just that his identity caught her completely off guard. That man turned out to be the head of The Demonic Sects, Javier Sinclair, the number one Demon Cultivator in the world—a figure everyone on The Righteous Path vows to hunt down and kill. A villainous supporting female character and the leader of The Demonic Sects—what a perfect match! In this Cultivation World, the weak are prey for the strong, and might makes right. The supporting female character is destined to be a stumbling block on the protagonist's path. From now on, she will seize the protagonist's opportunities and eliminate her men. She'll focus on Cultivation to become stronger, get fabulously rich and stunningly beautiful, make a few inventions on the side to bring some entertainment to The Cultivation World, and before she knows it... the entire Cultivation World is at peace...
Fei Hua · 1m Views

Super-Fertile Darling: Forced to Marry the Heirless Tyrant

Ji Qingwu completes the task assigned to her by the system, to bear a child for the General of Extinction. Afterwards, she disappears with the child and lives a reclusive life. Ji Qingwu, with the childbirth system in hand, specializes in treating female infertility and becomes a highly respected divine doctor in the small town. However, she is unexpectedly recognized by her eldest brother. Ji Qingwu returns to Lin'an City, once again becoming the most doted-on Fifth Missy of the family. In the Imperial City, all the noble ladies of the city learn that the Ji Mansion's long-lost legitimate daughter has returned home with an illegitimate child of unknown paternity. Not a few are waiting to see her become a laughingstock, and some even mock that she will have a hard time remarrying. But the Marquis Mansion's Madam, Princess Hua Chang, Princess Yong... these women of noble status are all on good terms with Ji Qingwu, and all have been diagnosed with a pregnancy pulse. From then on, the Fifth Missy of the Ji Family's reputation as a "Good Fortune Koi for Pregnancy" is established. Those seeking a child with great sums of money and those seeking to marry her with lavish gifts have worn down the Ji Family's doorstep. But after she chooses a husband and gets married, the child's biological father comes to her door. That man has already become the Emperor, his Dragon Robe drenched by the slanting rain. "Madam, the clouds are thick and the rain is heavy tonight. We shall borrow lodging for a night." From then on, a new entry was added by the court historian to the Imperial Annals of the new Emperor of Beili. 【Emperor Wu Su adores beautiful married women. When rain falls at night, he invariably summons the minister's wife of the Ji Family to his side】 Not long after, the court historian smeared it out and corrected it. 【Emperor Wu Su and Empress Mingde are in harmonious matrimonial bliss, invariably spending every night by the Empress's side】
Dong Xi Nan Bei · 995.5k Views