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CHAINS OF THE CRIMSON HEART: A DRAGON'S PURSUIT

In the dragon-ruled empire of Vaelthorne, soul-bonds between dragons and their chosen humans are sacred, unbreakable, eternal—until Lyra Embermoor does the impossible and severs hers. Three years ago, she was nothing—a common-born healer's daughter who somehow caught the eye of Prince Daevan Ashenclaw, the Crown Prince and last Crimson Dragon of the royal bloodline. Their bond was legendary, whispered about in every corner of the realm. But when Daevan's calculated political marriage to the Ice Duke's daughter was announced, Lyra learned the brutal truth: she was never his equal. She was his secret, his indulgence, the low-born bond-mate he'd hide in the shadows while he built his empire with a proper bride. So Lyra did what no bonded human in history had done—she walked into the forbidden Obsidian Chasm and used ancient, soul-shattering blood magic to tear their connection apart. The process nearly killed her. The pain carved permanent silver scars across her chest where his mark once burned. But she survived, and she disappeared. Now, Lyra has resurfaced as "The Scarlet Veil," a mysterious black-market enchantress whose illegal modifications of dragon-bonds have made her both legendary and hunted. Wrapped in crimson silk and protected by death-magic wards, she helps desperate bonded humans escape abusive dragons, building an underground network that threatens the empire's entire power structure. Daevan has spent three years in his own hell. The political marriage never happened—he burned the Ice Duke's estate to ash the night Lyra severed their bond, feeling her agony across their dying connection. He's searched every shadow of the empire for her, growing more ruthless, more obsessed, more desperate. His dragon has been slowly going feral without its mate, and the court whispers that the Crown Prince is losing his mind. When a high-profile assassination attempt forces Lyra out of hiding, Daevan finally finds her—and discovers the girl he broke is now a woman who's learned to weaponize everything he taught her. She's powerful, untouchable, and utterly done with him. She rebuilt herself from the ashes of their bond, and she refuses to burn for him again. But Daevan isn't the calculating prince who chose duty over love anymore. He's a man who's lost everything that mattered, and he'll tear down his own empire if that's what it takes to earn her back. When old enemies resurface and the truth behind the empire's dragon-bonds is revealed as a thousand-year conspiracy, Lyra and Daevan are forced into an impossible alliance. He wants redemption. She wants revolution. And the bond they destroyed might be the only thing that can save them both—if it doesn't consume them first. Can a love built on broken promises survive a second chance? Or will the ashes of their past smother any hope for their future?
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Rebirth: The Courtyard Bride Is Cool and Radiant

Upon transmigration, Yun Yi became the love-struck damsel with a name homophonic to her own, Chuyunyi. The original owner was not only schemed against in her work but also deceived into signing up to go to the countryside. Inadvertently discovering that the person who claimed to like her was secretly meeting someone else behind her back, she finally understood that it was all their manipulation. When she was disheartened and received the news of her grandfather's accident, she became so devastated that she perished atop the mourning hall. Yun Yi used their own methods against them, seizing her work back with thunderous means, turning the schemers of the original owner's family into social pariahs. She also conveniently broke off the engagement with the fiancé who looked down on the original owner. Pah, who knows who will look down on whom in the future? Looking at the golden finger she obtained by chance, she sighed within her heart, "A blessing in disguise." As for searching for relatives? Just let nature take its course. She had no intention of bringing a bunch of ancestors on herself—the identity of a lone girl suited her just fine. The first time they met, she got a nosebleed from the basketball he tossed... The second time they met, she was mistaken for an accomplice, and the two escaped danger with tacit cooperation... The... Nth time they met, she almost became the man's cure, what kind of twisted fate was this... A piece of double-sided embroidery had the Pu'er tea-loving and women-abstinent Huo Si chasing after her like mad, banging his head against the wall for her. People in the compound praised Huo Si's righteousness, yet they didn't know his sacrifice for the family was only a blind, so he could stand by her side openly and legitimately. The little woman leaned on his shoulder, her voice soft and aggrieved, "They all don't like me. They even say I'm a vixen who used tricks to seduce you." Huo Si, towards those who had harmed and schemed against her, arrogantly declared: Zero tolerance. He made them 'slap themselves in the face' with his actions. She is his scale that must not be touched! The thrice-lovesick husband is online!
Spring Splendor in the Garden · 1.7m Views

Prosperous Marriage: Married to My Brother-in-law

She, the second daughter of the Bluen consortium, a figure of envy among the rich second generation. No matter who she mentioned, they were all figures that others flocked towards. However, her boyfriend was getting married, but she was not the bride. She, who had always been so noble and lofty, was cruelly abandoned. He, the CEO of Valence Group, the intimidating young master of the Horne family and a prime example of the rich second generation. Little did people know, his bride ran away on the day he planned to register for marriage. He too, was cruelly abandoned. Laughably so, He was her soon-to-be brother-in-law. Seeing her angry and lonely future brother-in-law, she suddenly jeered, "We both have been abandoned. We would make a perfect pair." He pursed his lips in silence. The next day, he took her to the Civil Affairs Office to go through the marriage registration process, having her replace her runaway sister as his bride. (Declaration of Ownership Chapter) "Julia, I now realize that I have always loved you. Do you know that I think of you all the time? I married her just so I could have a secure footing in the company." Her ex-boyfriend, gripping her hand, whispered this soft confession of his misguided actions in the past. Before she could react, a strong hand appeared out of nowhere, fiercely grasping her ex-boyfriend's wrist. He cried out in pain, causing a stir among the guests at the wine party. He stood by her side, one arm draped across her shoulders, gently and passionately smiling while saying, "Wife, tell him, who am I to you?" Gazing at his handsome appearance, noble aura, and two bodyguards following him, her ex-boyfriend's face quickly drained of color, as if he had just realized something. (Cherishing Her Chapter) "Young master, the young mistress said something strange today." The housekeeper, trailing behind him, was reporting her daily activities. "What did she say?" "The young mistress said she wonders if snow flying in June would be beautiful." The housekeeper finished his report and carefully observed his reaction. After all, how could it be possible for there to be falling snow in the scorching heat of June? Once again, he pursed his lips in silence, then silently went upstairs. The next day. As soon as she stepped out of the main house, she was stunned. The sunrise filled the high sky while the expansive courtyard was covered in white snow. It was a vast expanse of white, as if it were midwinter, and countless snowflakes were dancing in the sky. The snowstorm was of extreme beauty.
Gu XingLing · 399.3k Views