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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 · 258.4k Views

The Lunar Curse: A Second Chance With Alpha Draven

Meredith Carter was once the pride of her pack—until the Lunar Curse marked her as wolfless, unwanted, and a disgrace. Humiliated, abandoned, and rejected by her fated mate, she thought the Moon Goddess had forsaken her. But her curse came with a cruel side effect—wild, uncontrollable pheromones that drove men insane with desire and disgust. A scent so intoxicating, it made her a target. The night she was cast aside when her pheromones spiralled beyond control, Alpha Draven Oatrun—the most feared and untouchable Alpha in the kingdom—claimed her instead. But Draven doesn’t want love. He doesn’t even want her. His reasons for marrying her have nothing to do with fate. Thrust into a world of ruthless politics, deadly enemies, and a mate who sees her as nothing more than a pawn, Meredith must fight to survive, reclaim her dignity, and uncover the secrets behind her curse. Because something is awakening inside her. Something powerful. Something… ancient. And when the truth is revealed, not even Alpha Draven will be able to resist what she becomes. Rejected. Cursed. Desired. Chosen. Will Meredith break free from her fate? Above all, what is this mystical force pushing her to start a war? — Excerpt: "You may have claimed me," Meredith whispered, her violet eyes burning with defiance, "but you will never own me." Draven exhaled a low, dangerous laugh. His golden eyes gleamed as he caged her in, his presence suffocating. "Own you?" His voice was velvet and steel. "Little wolf, I don’t need to own you." He brushed a strand of silver-white hair behind her ear—a touch so light, yet it sent shivers down her spine. "Because whether you like it or not…" His breath ghosted against her skin. "Your body already responds to me." Meredith clenched her jaw, ignoring the traitorous warmth pooling deep inside her. It was the pheromones. It had to be. "I hate you," she forced out. “Good,” Draven smirked. Because hate was just another form of obsession.
Paschalinelily · 2.2m Views

The Vampire King's Pet

!MATURE THEMES! After her family is brutally murdered in front of her by the Vampire King, Zyren Blackthorn, for being hunters, Aria is left broken and devastated, desperate for death. Her world is shattered when Zyren, instead of killing her, claims her as his pet, dragging her away from her village into the heart of the central city. As a human slave, she is forced to endure his sadistic desires. Every night, he reminds her of her helplessness, but beneath his cruelty lies an obsession that burns with intensity. Despite her hatred and longing for revenge, Aria’s body betrays her, and she finds herself caught between a dark desire and her desperate need for revenge. Excerpt: Aria’s breath hitched as Zyren’s fingers traced the line of her jaw, his touch colder than ice, yet searing her skin with the promise of more. She should resist, should fight back, but her body betrayed her—shivering, craving the pleasure she knew he could give. “You thought I’d kill you,” Zyren murmured, his voice a dark purr. “But instead, you’ll belong to me. Every part of you will be mine.” Her lips parted to speak, but the words caught in her throat. The memory of her family’s blood staining her hands made her stomach churn as she glared hatefully at him. “Tell me,” he growled, his hands moving lower, pressing against the softness of her skin, “do you still wish to die?” She clenched her fists, tears threatening to spill, but her body trembled under his touch. “I wish for nothing but to be free of you,” she spat, but even as the words left her lips, she felt the hunger in her—a hunger she hated but couldn’t deny as she stared into his red eyes. A need to PRESENT herself to him and have him mount her…body and soul.
Colorful_madness · 559.1k Views
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Rizzmaster: The Adventures of Bob

SYNOPSIS | Initially an ‘Average Joe’, or thoroughly mediocre person, Bob, born with F- grade genetic potential had an epiphany that day when he read in his science textbook that "The goal of all living things was to reproduce". Stumbling upon Epigenetics, a Theory which states that every organism can alter its genetic potential as a result of their own actions and in the right environmental conditions, Bob begins to study and train in order to improve his Genetic Quality, in order to become a genetic success and attain Immortality. One day he picks up a manual entitled “The Art of Rizz, Vol. 1” dropped by a grandfather who is seeking a disciple to pass on his teachings, and so begins Bob’s Adventures as he embarks on the path of becoming a Grand Rizzmaster, and achieving Immortality with endless achievements, the most important one being to achieve Evolutionary success and to ensure his DNA is passed on successfully. Read and follow along with the Adventures of Bob in this unique ‘Coming’-of-age Tale and get ready for a ‘Wild Ride’. And no! Not… necessarily the one you’re now thinking of now… ! (Get that mind out of the gutter :P!!!) Rating: PG Parental Guidance recommended ___ • Any and all terms and ‘epiphanies’ in this work are intended as satire for comedic effect and should not be taken seriously. • All characters, places and events are fictional unless otherwise stated. • The aim is to Entertain. Enjoy ! ✨ • Read and you won't regret* *Disclaimer: 50% probability.
nightskynear · 233.6k Views
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F-Rank Beast: The Heroine’s Useless Partner

"When you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes back." Yandere MC - yes Weird and mysterious protagonist - yes Harem – no (absolutely not) Single female lead – yes Fantasy world - yes Academy life - yes Well-written, coherent story - yes An author who loves lemon tea - yes _ _ _ In the Empire’s most prestigious academy, a single moment can change the course of an entire life. Alicia Emberlune is the last remaining descendant of a bloodline despised by the Empire, the legendary Witch Clan. For her, entering Aethelgard Imperial Academy is not simply a step toward education. It is a fight to prove that she deserves to exist. On Soul Binding Day, the creature she calls forth will determine her destiny. As extraordinary students summon radiant and powerful beings of S and SS Rank, Alicia’s hope wavers. When her turn finally arrives, something appears that no history book has ever mentioned and no scholar has ever witnessed. A small boy with a human appearance sits silently at the center of the ritual circle. His skin is pale as death and his eyes are entirely black, devouring light like a void. The measurement orb does not react to him at all. The judgment is delivered with merciless clarity: F Rank. A humiliation so rare that the Academy has not recorded a similar incident in more than a century. Alicia becomes the target of ridicule and escapes the auditorium in tears. She does not yet know that this strange child is not a creature like the others. He is a being torn from another realm, an existence without name or origin, drawn to her by an instinct older than memory. To this child, Alicia is light, warmth and the only piece of truth in a chaotic world. Even after being rejected, he continues to seek her with silent and unwavering determination. As he wanders the Academy, something ancient and dangerous begins to awaken within him. This is a tale of strength, hatred and destiny reshaped by an unexpected bond. Alicia cannot yet imagine that the child she summoned, the one the world labels as F Rank, may in fact be the beginning of a nightmare powerful enough to shake the foundations of the Empire.
redscarf0 · 26.7k Views

Kael Dominion The Eclipse Sovereign

For ten years, Kael Ardyn remained inside a dying game that everyone else abandoned. When he finally completed it, the game did not end. Kael awakens on a throne that does not welcome him, bound to the sealed body of a legendary Demon Lord whose power once shook heaven itself. The world recognizes the throne—but not the man sitting upon it. His strength is incomplete, his authority unstable, and the very seat beneath him seems to judge every decision he makes. A system grants Kael tools, not answers. Power exists—but never freely. Abilities carry limits. Knowledge has a price. And growth is slow, deliberate, and unforgiving. Within the Demon Realm, generals kneel for their own reasons. Some wait. Some doubt. Some plan. None truly trust him. Every word spoken in the throne room may be a test. Every silence may be a threat. Beyond the realm, humanity, heroes, and unseen forces move according to rules Kael does not fully understand. Even the gods—silent for ages—begin to take notice. Kael’s greatest weapon is not raw power, but choice: when to assert dominance, when to endure weakness, and when to let uncertainty breathe. Each path closes others forever. This is not a tale of instant supremacy. It is a dark progression fantasy about control earned slowly, authority challenged constantly, and a ruler forced to confront the cost of every step forward. A story where power is tempting, restraint is dangerous, and the throne itself may be the final enemy.
Hanzala_Shamsher · 3.8k Views

White-Haired Bride Of Velmora

Born in secret to a palace slave and the king, Aurora has spent her life hidden in the palace shadows, treated as nothing more than a servant. Marked by white hair and piercing blue eyes, she is the living reminder of a scandal the royal family refuses to name, a shame they would rather erase than acknowledge. When a brutal war threatens the kingdom, Aurora becomes their easiest sacrifice. She is bartered away to the feared King Aldric of Velmora, a ruler whose very name leaves kingdoms trembling. “That girl is barely more than a servant,” the Queen snapped, then softened her voice with mock grace. “But this sacrifice would give her life meaning. And think of the villagers. Would we let them burn because of sentiment?” Bound in silk instead of chains, Aurora is sent to Velmora — not as a princess, but as an offering. A living shield. A forgotten daughter delivered to a man known for bloodshed. Will she survive? Will she last a day? What a cruel fate she has. But destiny has other plans. In the shadows of this new kingdom, secrets begin to unravel. Dark truths about who she truly is. Whispers of power in her blood. A mother who was far more than a slave. And a king who might destroy her… or awaken something far more dangerous within her. Caught between the family that abandoned her and a ruler who sees more than she understands, Aurora must choose what she will become: A sacrifice. A survivor. Or the storm that changes everything.
Tolyn · 4.7k Views

Love in the Shadow of an Immortal

For over a hundred years, the village of Moonridge has existed only at the mercy of a single, undying terror—Lord Dreadveil, an immortal tyrant no blade can wound and no rebellion has ever survived. His raids come without warning. Crops vanish. Families disappear. Hope itself is slowly erased by the passing of eternal years. In utter desperation, one woman once knelt before the silent gods and offered her life in exchange for a miracle. That miracle was answered with the birth of Elena. Fourteen years later, Elena lives a fragile, ordinary life—balancing school, friendships, and the quiet warmth she shares with Rowan, the boy who never leaves her side. Along with her friends Selene and Kara, she dreams of a future beyond fear. But destiny does not allow peace to last. When Lord Dreadveil’s forces return to Moonridge in a night of fire and slaughter, Elena’s world is ripped apart. Her parents are murdered. Her home is shattered. And the girl born from a prayer is thrown into a war she never chose. With grief burning in her heart and vengeance guiding her steps, Elena and her friends seek the one man who ever survived the immortal—Mr. Calder, a broken warrior hiding from the past. Under his ruthless training, they are initiated into a hidden reality where spiritual power, ancient gods, and soul-forged weapons determine life and death. As enemies grow stronger and truths darker, Elena’s love for Rowan deepens in a world where every tomorrow is uncertain. For beneath the shadow of an undying monster, even love becomes an act of defiance. To kill an immortal, Elena must rise beyond the limits of humanity. And to protect the one she loves… she may have to challenge eternity itself.
Mythborne · 3.2k Views

Marvel: Cosmic Forger of Infinity

In a world where the fates of trillions are decided by snaps of fingers and cosmic entities, a new force emerges. He is neither a mutant nor a mage, he is simply the Creator. He does not seek to save the world. He seeks to understand it, dismantle it, and reassemble it—by his own rules. One man. One Celestial Forge. And technologies capable of changing the balance of power in the universe. 1. About the world. This isn't any specific Marvel universe, but my personal hodgepodge of everything and anything, lost somewhere in the Multiverse. I'll say right away: I want to focus on the main character's adventures, not on collecting girls. Romance is planned, but it won't appear right away and will be delivered in measured doses. 2. About the system. The development system here is purely random. I'm not kidding: to strengthen the main character, I literally roll dice and use online randomizers (and I have over 1,500 variations of what the Heavenly Forge can provide in my Word document!). So, anything can happen (including from the universe you're familiar with). But don't expect the hero to immediately become imbalanced—I monitor the balance, and to become truly strong, they'll have to work hard. 3. About science (and the lack thereof). Important disclaimer: I'm not a scientist, just a big fan of popular science. So if the description of how to build some clever device seems unrealistic to you, that's probably because it is. I don't claim to be 100% accurate, so please be understanding and don't throw slippers at me too harshly ;) 4. About pacing. The first 10-12 chapters are essentially a long prologue to get the story going. The pace here will be leisurely, and there's less action than planned later. Some might find this a bit "stuffy," as the protagonist is thinking a lot and trying to process what's happening. Consider this a detailed introduction—it will get more dynamic from here (I hope)! 5. And last but not least, your likes and comments are the best fuel for the author. Seriously, they really help and motivate. So don't hesitate to share your thoughts. Enjoy reading!
larsen051 · 161.5k Views