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The Curse of Valdemor

Reborn into a world ruled by curses, Elena awakens with no memory of her past life and a fragile existence in a kingdom where cursed humans are feared and hunted. A chance encounter with a charming stranger named Dante pulls her into a dangerous web of mysteries surrounding cursed individuals and forbidden power. But as fragments of her lost memories begin to resurface, Elena discovers a terrifying truth. The origin of the curse is tied to an ancient evil she once fought… and failed to destroy. Her search for answers leads her into the royal palace, where she begins working to uncover the truth behind the kingdom’s darkness. Only to realize too late that the man she came to trust as Dante… is actually the ruthless Prince of Valdemor, a man whispered to be a heartless killer. And worst of all, he may be the one person she was never meant to love. Excerpt She glanced at Dante, who was quietly staring at the distant horizon, as if the world itself had momentarily stopped demanding anything from him. “Can I ask you something?” Elena said softly. He turned at once. A faint smile touched his lips. “You can ask me anything,” Dante replied gently. “I would be happy to share whatever knowledge I have of this world with you.” Elena let out a quiet laugh under her breath. “Enough with your clever replies, Dante,” she said, shaking her head. “I’m not interested in the knowledge of this world…” Her gaze lingered on him for a moment longer than she intended. “I’m interested in you.” For a split second, Dante’s eyes widened. Then, just as quickly his expression broke into a slow, knowing smile. “Elena…” he called her name deliberately, almost teasingly. And it clicked. The meaning behind her words settled between them like a quiet trap. Her eyes widened. “You... don’t twist my words!” Too late. Dante let out a soft laugh, clearly enjoying her reaction. “You idiot,” she muttered, embarrassed, sending a light punch toward his arm. “Ow…” He rubbed the spot, feigning pain. “That was surprisingly violent.” Elena cleared her throat, trying to regain her composure. “I meant… I want to know you,” she said more seriously this time. “Who you are. Where you came from. How you learned to fight like that. I know nothing about you, Dante… nothing except your name.” The playful air between them faded. Dante’s smile slowly disappeared. What replaced it was something Elena had never seen before. Quiet, heavy, and unreadable. “I understand your curiosity,” he said softly, “but I’m afraid I can’t satisfy it… not yet.” “Why?” she asked immediately. Silence lingered for a moment before he spoke again. “It’s complicated,” Dante said. Then, more firmly, “But I swear this on my life that I’m not here to hurt you.” Before she could react, he reached for her hand. His fingers closed gently around hers. Warm. Certain. Unmoving. Elena froze, her breath catching slightly. “I care about you, Elena,” he said, voice lower now. More serious. “More than I probably should.” His thumb moved slowly over the back of her hand, as though grounding himself in the moment. “And I’ll do everything I can to help you whenever you need it.” A faint pause. “Maybe soon…” he added, gaze softening, “you’ll figure out who I am.” His eyes met hers again. “You’re smart, Elena. Smarter than any girl I’ve ever met.” The air between them thickened, quiet and heavy, as if the world had stepped back to watch without breathing. Dante reached up slowly, brushing a loose strand of hair behind her ear. His touch lingered for a second too long. Neither of them moved away. His eyes stayed on hers. Too focused, too close, as if something unspoken was pulling him in. And for a moment, he couldn't resist...
Moo_nlitquill · 66.7k Views

Heartbeat Rhapsody [BL]

(Daily updates for September) ***fixing the files, do not open the priv**** Silas knew that being born as an omega meant his life wouldn't have many choices—unless you came from a privileged family, where your trait didn't matter and you could live comfortably. When a baron adopted him, Silas saw a glimmer of hope and vowed to repay the man he called father. However, though it was better than life in the orphanage, Silas knew he would never truly belong to the family. He was groomed to obey, and his adoptive father planned to use him to expand connections with noble families. As he grew older, his father repeatedly offered him in marriage to the son of a grand duke, an alpha, only to be rejected every single time. Eventually, just before the grand duke's son left for military service, his father received an answer: the grand duke's son agreed to the connection—but only on the condition that Silas would be a consort. It wasn't uncommon for alphas to have multiple consorts, though it wasn't what Silas desired. Still, as an omega, this was the only way he could repay the baron's kindness. * Silas remembered what Alric was like back when they were at the academy. Cold, quiet, and someone who despised omegas. He knew what kind of fate awaited him and gave up on the kind of love he often read about in books. After all, real life wasn't the same as the fantasies penned by writers. Instead, Silas decided to prepare himself for decorating the "cage" he would live in—a life filled with the constant refrain of "at least, at least, at least." He would get used to it. He had to. But something felt different. Why was Alric treating him so differently now compared to the way he had back in school? Alric's eyes were filled with a tenderness and sorrow that Silas couldn't understand. It was the kind of look that made Silas want to hold him close. — (Read the info for more additions)
chacantsleep · 62.6k Views

Transmigration:The Villain Wants A Happy End Without His BeastHusbands

After finishing a tragic novel where the villain is betrayed and killed by his own beast husbands, Li Wei does what any reasonable reader would do. He rants about the ending. Then he gets hit by a car. When he opens his eyes again, Li Wei finds himself inside that very novel, reborn as Su Ningyan, the future villain destined to walk a path of madness, war, and blood. Ten years before his fall. Ten years before his death. In the original story, Su Ningyan’s unstable phoenix beast core drives him toward forbidden power, turning him into a feared villain who ultimately dies at the hands of the men he loved most. This time, Li Wei refuses that fate. He will avoid the villian arc. He will heal his beast core. And he will stay far away from the four terrifying beast princes who will one day become his husbands. Unfortunately, fate has other plans. The academy meant to heal him becomes a battlefield of tension, rivalry, and instinctual bonds. The beast princes notice him far too early, and the more Su Ningyan tries to escape the plot, the tighter destiny coils around him. Because in a world ruled by beast bloodlines and ancient bonds, some connections cannot be severed only delayed. And the husbands who once killed him… may not be willing to let him go again. **** Excerpt Su Ningyan didn’t know where he was. At first, he thought he was dreaming. His body felt warm... too warm... and the scent in the air was unfamiliar, sharp and clean, like lightning after rain. He turned onto his side. And froze. A pair of golden dragon eyes stared back at him from inches away. The man was breathtaking. Long black hair spread across silk pillows, sharp features sculpted as if carved from jade. His presence alone pressed down on Su Ningyan’s chest, heavy and suffocating. His face went pale. “What the—” “You’re awake.” The man smiled faintly. Jun Haoxuan. Azure Dragon Clan. Future Beast King. And, according to the book, one of the men who would eventually become his husband. “Did you sleep well?” Jun Haoxuan asked calmly. Su Ningyan’s eye twitched. He was supposed to be avoiding them. So why was he waking up in the dragon prince’s bed?
MidnightPen · 644.3k Views
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A Rosier Legacy (HP AU M-SI)

What would you do if you suddenly found yourself in the world of Harry Potter? Well, this is my story. I want to do whatever I please, have power, plenty of money, and enjoy a piña colada on a sunny beach. Unfortunately, the wizarding world isn't all sunshine and rainbows. And if I want to enjoy my life in peace, I'll need quite a bit of power to make sure it stays that way. Screw Dumbledore and his obsession with giving second chances to complete lunatics. And screw that noseless bastard Voldemort, too. I've got my own plans. Combat magic, dark magic, rituals, and the pursuit of power. --------------------------------------------------------------- DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/tgdTNZYVKt Join my discord and influence the story - vote on upcoming chapters, share fanfics, and chat with other readers. --------------------------------------------------------------- PATREON LINK: https://www.patreon.com/PatrikWriter The shadows are shifting... If you can't wait to see where the darkness leads, you can find the advanced chapters on PATREON. Support the craft and keep the ink flowing. Your contribution in the Restricted Section directly allows me to dedicate more time to this dark world and bring you deeper, faster updates. --------------------------------------------------------------- DECLARATION: This story is also present on: FFN, Ao3, SpaceBattles, Questionablequesting, ScribbleHub and RoyalRoad --------------------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER: I don't own any character other than my OCs.
PatrikWriter · 1m Views

The Cradle Project: The Four Generation

Dark Romance, Psychological Thriller Biological Transformation। Standing on the brink of total annihilation, with the survival of the human race hanging by a thread, four genetically engineered super-humans Misha, Felix, Ivan, and Leo—are unleashed upon the cosmos. Escaping from a top-secret NASA laboratory, their journey thrusts them into the vast, mysterious depths of a colossal megastation. Navigating the lethal gravitational pull of a supermassive black hole and tearing through the folds of a mysterious wormhole, they race toward an uncharted dark exoplanet. Amidst the endless void of space, they must not only fight for survival against the universe itself, but also confront the chilling truth of NASA’s grand conspiracy and the intense psychological tension crackling between them. In a universe where they were designed to be living weapons, will they become the executioners of humanity, or the seeds of its rebirth? 2. Genres Science Fiction (Sci-Fi): Space travel, megastations, black holes, wormholes, and futuristic tech. Dark Romance: Intense character dynamics, psychological tension, possessive undertones, and high-stakes passion. Psychological Thriller: Unraveling government conspiracies, dark human nature, and inner conflict. 2. Genres Science Fiction (Sci-Fi): Space travel, megastations, black holes, wormholes, and futuristic tech. Dark Romance: Intense character dynamics, psychological tension, possessive undertones, and high-stakes passion. Psychological Thriller: Unraveling government conspiracies, dark human nature, and inner conflict. 3. Age Rating & 18+ Details Rating: 18+ (Mature Audience) Why it fits the 18+ category: The story heavily features Dark Romance elements, complex character psychology, and mature emotional themes. Unfiltered, bold dialogue (such as Ivan's direct remarks), high tension, and gritty survival stakes require a mature audience. Under publishing standards like Webnovel, stories blending dark romance and psychological friction are classified under Mature tags. 2. Genres Science Fiction (Sci-Fi): Space travel, megastations, black holes, wormholes, and futuristic tech. Dark Romance: Intense character dynamics, psychological tension, possessive undertones, and high-stakes passion. Psychological Thriller: Unraveling government conspiracies, dark human nature, and inner conflict. 3. Age Rating & 18+ Details Rating: 18+ (Mature Audience) Why it fits the 18+ category: The story heavily features Dark Romance elements, complex character psychology, and mature emotional themes. Unfiltered, bold dialogue (such as Ivan's direct remarks), high tension, and gritty survival stakes require a mature audience.
orinskha_shadow · 18.5k Views

Hogwarts : I Have the Holy Father System

Transmigrating into Harry Potter should’ve been a dream come true… Except Darren became Harry’s twin brother, a background extra fated to die off-screen. Just when he was planning to lie low for seven peaceful years, a voice rang out: > “Ding! The Holy Father System has been bound!” Now, every time he acts like a perfect saint, he gains Holy Points— and the rewards are absurd. Phoenix tears? Got them. The power of “Silence”? Sure. A dragon’s reverse scale? Why not. He only wanted to play nice. But somehow, the “kindest boy in Hogwarts” might end up the most terrifying being alive. --- --- Darren transmigrated into the world of Harry Potter — only to discover that he had become Harry’s twin brother. At first, he thought he could quietly survive seven uneventful years at Hogwarts… Until a mysterious voice echoed in his mind: > “Ding! The Holy Father System has been activated.” From then on, as long as Darren acted like a saintly do-gooder, he could earn Holy Father Points — which could then be exchanged for powerful items and abilities. > “Ding! Congratulations, you’ve obtained Phoenix’s Song.” “Ding! Congratulations, you’ve unlocked the Power of Silence.” “Ding! Congratulations, you’ve acquired the Azure Dragon’s Reverse Scale.” “Ding!...” Armed with divine blessings and an innocent smile, Darren set out to play the role of a kind, self-sacrificing, pure-hearted angel of Hogwarts. He only wanted to act. But somewhere along the way, as his “saintly” deeds piled up, Darren realized— > The road to godhood... might just be easier than he thought. ________________________ Check new harry potter fanfiction i ma translating Harry Potter’s Defence professor ( Glidory Lockhart is the protagonist, no system)(this is AU) Harry Potter’s Natural villain [ Draco] Draco Malfoy is the protagonist ( no system, no cheats) ________________________ NOTE :-This is translation of a Chinese fanfiction i have no claim over this fanfic or its characters Disclaimer Note: I am only translating this fanfiction. I do not own the original story, its characters, or any part of the Harry Potter franchise. or this fanfiction I am not making any profit from this translation; it is created solely for entertainment purposes.
One_For_None · 4.9m Views

MARVEL: ALL MY INCARNATIONS FEMALE VILLAINS

Transformation", "Yuri", "Narcissus", "Anime Crossover", "Behind-the-Scenes" Su Modie never expected that she would transmigrate into the Marvel world and become a beautiful girl. Looking at her face in the mirror, which was more innocent than her first love, and then imagining the world-ending Thanos snap in the future, the girl felt dizzy. What's the point of playing this game? Just not getting caught and having babies is a success! Fortunately, she awakened "The Villainess Simulation Game" and started with the bomb demon Reese. As long as she causes trouble and harvests negative emotions, she can use the Villainess Value to draw an avatar. Minami, Makima, Red Wolf, Rize Kamishiro, Android 18, Annie the Female Titan… Wait a minute, has something strange gotten mixed in? As he grew closer to the increasingly aloof, domineering, and yandere types surrounding him, surrounded by the scent of citrus, Su Modie's original desire to be a macho man gradually wavered. …This feeling of “pampering myself” is getting more and more addictive! So the girl completely let loose and became a troublemaker among a group of superheroes and supervillains. Draw new avatars, train and simulate characters, and unlock more poses... oh wait, I mean more skins and abilities. Tony: Miss Lacey is so mean! She blew my armor to smithereens and then sold it for scrap metal QAQ Thor: Is Mjolnir's password "big-breasted, brainless blonde beauty"? Why did that mage named Lux just casually pick her up? Nick Fury: What do you mean, even Hydra has been infiltrated by LeBlanc? Thanos: What are you looking at me for? I'm Miss Machima's dog, woof! When Su Modie came to her senses, she looked at the Marvel universe she had messed up and blinked innocently: "I really didn't intend to destroy the world!"
Gk1808 · 1.4m Views

Extra's Sign In System: The Hero's an Idiot!

Mass Release Bribes & Goals: If you want to see Draven ruthlessly dismantle his enemies faster, fuel the System with your support! Power Stones (Weekly Goals): 200 Power Stones = 1 Bonus Chapter 500 Power Stones = 2 Bonus Chapters 1000 Power Stones = 4 Bonus Chapters Golden Tickets (Monthly Goals): Top 200 in Golden Tickets = 3 Chapter Mass Release Top 100 in Golden Tickets = 5 Chapter Mass Release Gifts (Instant Rewards): 1 Magic Castle = 2 Bonus Chapters 1 Spacecraft = 5 Chapter Mass Release Drop your Power Stones, leave a review, and let us show the naive heroes how it is really done. *** I died on the battlefield with a bullet in my lungs, only to wake up strapped to a freezing metal table with a fanatic priest aiming a rusted scalpel squarely at my manhood. Apparently, I had transmigrated into the world of "Hunter Odyssey", a trashy modern fantasy novel I read during my last military deployment. Worse? I was not the protagonist. I was Draven Mordis, a disposable orphan extra captured by a dark cult, destined to be castrated and turned into a brainwashed, lobotomized pawn in the prologue. Meanwhile, the actual "Hero" of this world, Neville Hennesy, is a naive, self-righteous idiot. I am a Commander. I do not play games. War is about efficiency, survival, and eliminating threats permanently. Just as the cultist's blade descends to claim my future, a translucent blue screen shatters the darkness. [Host survival rate at 0%.] [Emergency Sign-in Protocol Initiated...] [Reward: S-Rank Talent: Vector Manipulation.] *No Harem* Discord: https://discord.gg/dEWsPqDRFh Author's Notes & Release Schedule: Premium Lock: The novel will remain completely FREE until we hit the 30,000-word mark (around Chapter 30 to 40). After that, the chapters will be locked for Premium, so enjoy the massive free read and add it to your library!
Scarlett_Whisper · 1.4m Views