Ye Gushen and Tang Suiyu were married by imperial decree! Tang Suiyu thought that this cold-hearted and emotionless man married her just because of a marriage contract, but in fact... "Honey, autumn is here..." "Good girl..." The next day, several truckloads of clothes were delivered home. "Honey, green grapes taste good..." "Good girl..." The next day, she acquired dozens of vineyards. "Honey, someone said I don't deserve you!" "Good girl..." The next day, that person, huh, where did they go! A long time later, Mrs. Ye, who was spoiled beyond limits, said that her post-marriage life was overwhelmingly sweet! [1v1, both male and female leads are incredibly pure, overwhelming spoiling]

Young Master Qin, it’s not... During the day, Qin Mobai in a suit is a well-dressed company president. At night, when he takes off his suit, he becomes a refined scoundrel. Every day living with him, Lou Xi is tortured by his split personality, and finally, she snaps! "Young Master Qin, what on earth are you doing every day!" Qin Mobai whispers with a gentle smile.

[Gio] How can a woman be both my salvation and damnation? She came to hurt my family and she gutted me with betrayal. Now, she’s back and she won’t know what’s coming for her. I hold grudges and I intend to return the scars she left—only this time, I’ll make sure she’ll bleed to death. [Lia] He was the bane of my existence. The man I knew who would ruin me. And yet I let him. I did it to save my mother, but I ended up destroying myself in the process. He was the only man I swore would be the reason for my breathing…and yet on the last day I laid eyes on him, I swore I’d never see him again—even until my very last breath. ____________________________________ Never miss updates, announcements, new releases, free books, and giveaways by subscribing to my newsletter through: tinyurl.com/nixsignup Don't forget to follow all my socials for exclusive content, private insights on the characters, and other fun stuff that won't be posted in Webnovel. Instagram: @nix_vargas.author Facebook: @authornixxxie

Josselyn, the daughter of a traitor’s family, is summoned to the palace as the only one who knows the secret herbal remedy to cure the Queen’s illness. She is appointed as the royal healer’s assistant—and from that moment on, her life is forever changed. Crown Prince Killian, a cold and ruthless man, suddenly begins to take an interest in her. Every glance he gives stirs curiosity and envy among the four men around her: a loyal royal knight, a patient and attentive healer, and two noble brothers who each possess their own dangerous charm. They all know about Josselyn’s desire for revenge against the kingdom she believes is responsible for her parents’ deaths. And each of them has their own plans to use her. Five men. Five different ways of claiming her heart—awakening a turmoil she has never known before. But Josselyn cannot simply surrender to their allure. Her past wounds and burning resentment keep her wary of Killian, convinced that the prince played a role in her family’s tragedy. Caught between consuming passion, subtle manipulation, and a vengeance that refuses to fade, Josselyn must make a choice: to surrender to an unexpected love… or to fulfill the revenge left behind by her parents—even if it means turning her back on every man who desires her.

Things like transmigration were impossible until you became a victim! This was what happened to Sienna Mills, a competitive eater who died while livestreaming herself eating chicken feet! And when she opened her eyes, she was Sienna Miller, the notorious horny, lazy and fat wife of Fox Lord Elias Veythar, leader of the fox clan in an interstellar beast world! She was also an uncaring mother for their two pups. Even worse than her reputation, she had no mental or physical strength in a world where someone was supposed to have one of the two. She was a waste of air and space! Everyone was whispering about her looming divorce which would naturally lead to a miserable ending. In every novel she had read, a character like her was always abandoned, crippled or left to die alone as a beggar. She had arrived on the very day the divorce papers were served. But unlike the original Sienna, this one had a secret. A pet taming system that she could use to pass off as a mental ability. However, the system had other plans. It bound Elias Veythar as her pet, complete with loyalty protocols, obedience triggers and a collar! But how was she supposed to tame the beast man feared across the realm for his ruthless power and icy charm? Step 1-Rip up the divorce papers and turn the Fox Lord into a doting husband. When she said 'sit' he walked out of the house. When she said 'roll' his bodyguards put her in a rug and rolled her out of the house. Determined to save her life and change the dramatic ending in her mind, she eyed the pups. Step 2- Teach the pups first and the father will follow. Once again, she was put in a rug and rolled out. Step 3-Teach the in-laws, the pups would pick up and the father would fall in line. Water was splashed in her face, then she was rolled out in a rug! Step 4-Take no bullshit, kick ass and dominate! Then everyone would fall in line.

Adeline Valois was a broken Omega because of a lifetime of abuse. Following her mother’s death, her father’s remarriage introduced a stepmother and stepsister who stripped Adeline of her dignity, forcing her to live as a servant in her own house. When the call for a royal bride arrived, she was discarded, traded like a burden to the one man in Valdaria whose name alone could chill the blood of the bravest warriors. Gideon Knightley, the kingdom’s eldest prince, was the legendary "Golden Alpha." Though his title suggested brilliance, his reputation was one of ruthless wickedness. Yet, a darker secret loomed: Gideon was cursed, and the price of that curse would be paid in blood by the woman who won his heart. No high-ranking family would dare gamble their daughter’s life on his volatile nature, leaving Adeline to be offered up like a sacrificial lamb to a wolf. However, the kingdom’s expectations were shattered the moment they met. A dark, possessive obsession took root in Gideon’s cold heart, transforming the predator into a protector. He vowed to become a mate whose singular devotion would be whispered of for centuries. Adeline, who had spent a lifetime fearing the chains of marriage, found herself falling for a man who did not just offer his hand but surrendered his entire soul to her, demanding nothing in return but her presence. ~~~~ "I am a broken Omega, Prince," she blurted out. "And your mother... She cares for you. She only suggested a way to protect you from whatever curse you carry. I simply saw a chance for the freedom I've never been allowed to have." Gideon spun on his heels with predatory speed. His hand moved to the back of her head, his fingers tangling in her hair as he surged forward, drawing her so close that even the air between them vanished. "No one cares for me," he hissed, his eyes burning with a dark, golden fire. "You think I am a fool, don't you? You placed your trust in the Luna Queen after a single meeting, yet you could not bring yourself to trust my words. Freedom? That is a word you will forget. I am going to show you exactly what happens when you listen to others, especially that woman."

what is talent ?Talent is a natural, inborn aptitude or superior ability to perform a specific task or activity without requiring extensive training In a world of immortals what would happen if you never had talent ? witness Zhou Yu a boy deemed talentless from the very first day , he will fight to rise through the ranks , defeat old foes and forge new relationship this is the story of the untalented forging his talent

If Naph, a 17 year old, was asked what’s the value of a life? He may answer, “not much.” He would be lying. Extremely. Based on his own experience and his one true goal. Anaphol, aka, Naph, had just killed Bulwark. A 12 year old child designated as a terrorist in a world that is just around the corner to pass its established steampunk era. The bounty on her head? 10 million Tarna. With a condition, ‘bring her head back clean and undamaged.’ Money he wanted to collect for his goal of delivering justice in a place far away. But the consequence of killing Bulwark? A war of enormous proportion on the country that took him in, the very same country that put the bounty on Bulwark. As he began realizing the weight of the consequence, a ray of hope came from the very same light source of his morality. Don Extea gave him a message to follow and he followed it. The message entangling him further into the stories and fate of the world he did not want to become part of. “What a world, as if it is in fact a dark fantasy wanting to be a steampunk.” Remarked a noble referred to as the Duchess of Knowledge in the platinent Jhorime. That only entangled him further and further into what the world demanded out of his existence, pulling him away from the goal he wishes to complete and pushes towards his goal despite it all. Yet, despite everything that keeps happening, one word kept ringing in his mind until he learned its true meaning before he could complete his own goal, the word being: “Cata.” ---------------------------------------------------- Updates regularly with 1 chapter a day. ---------------------------------------------------- Genre: Modern, Urban, Fantasy, Steampunk, Sci-fi, Adventure ---------------------------------------------------- To read ahead of Webnovel and RoyalRoad become my patron on patreon.com, the handle is mentioned below! :) This story is also available on RoyalRoad.com with the same title "Catalyst Cross Lesio" with the username 'alexUnderTheStars'. My paypal is connected to it, so if you wish to help out a budding artist do go to my "Catalyst Cross Lesio" on RoyalRoad.com and hit that donate button! Thank you! :) ---------------------------------------------------- Instagram handle: @catalyst.cross.lesio Patreon handle: @alexUnderTheStars Discord link: To be announced!

Cid is transmigrated into the Dungeon where “chance encounters” are everything, and he sets his sights on becoming the ultimate Eminence in Shadow. By day, he’s a harmless, forgettable background extra. Ryuu: “I like Cid… and everyone, too!” Hestia: “Cid is my familia! None of you are allowed to get close to him!” Riveria: “Cid isn’t just a nobody—though sometimes he’s far too bold.” But when night falls, he becomes the invincible Shadow. Fels: “Lord Shadow, it seems the Ishtar Familia has ties to the Dark Faction.” Alfia: “Shadow—why won’t you fight with your full strength?” Cid: “My name is Shadow. I lurk within the shadows… and hunt the shadows.” The story begins the moment he leaves the Astraea Familia.

Xu Zihuang, son of a prince of the Sun Moon Empire, was exiled overseas to eke out a pitiful existence after a coup shook the imperial palace. It was then that he awakened the memories of his past life. Amidst despair, a sliver of hope remained. His father’s loyal subordinates risked their lives to rescue him, allowing him to escape from certain death. In secret, he began to gather strength, advancing step by step, plotting to seize the throne of the Sun Moon Empire. He would reign supreme, unify the continent, and make all beings bow before him—whether human or soul beast—becoming the sole sovereign of the land. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40 early chapters available on Patreon: [email protected]/facficmax10

(Crossover Fic) [R18 WARNING: NSFW/SMUT AHEAD] |Smut| |Harem| |Netori| |Taboo| Reincarnated as a red-haired bastard boy of a certain Riverlord, Ellion didn't regain his memories until he was an adolescent in Westeros. He would come to awaken three Traits, gifted to him by an unknown entity who made him a Template to Red-Haired Shanks. [Willpower of The Red Emperor] [Blade of Aggression] [Sexual Cultivation] Such were the abilities granted to Ellion Rivers, who became a swordsman in Westeros, rising to the top and gaining the attention of Aerys II Targaryen himself. But while his swordsmanship and battle power was great, his lust and urge to bed women was even greater. He would indulge in all women, married or maidens. It didn't matter what the potential consequences were, he would still bed anyone he desired. To cultivate his power, he would take anyone to his bed and he would ascend to greater heights. Due to his power, Ellion would eventually plan his rise during a certain event that was inevitable. For he was unable to quell the King's Madness, or he was too indifferent to do so. Regardless, he would intervene in his own way as his mere presence had rippled through the waters that were Westerosi History as some details of the world were quite different. [DISCLAIMERS] - Any Questionable things do not reflect on I, The Author. - Harem Smut/Netori/Taboo - Some key details are different (Won't spoil) - MC is reincarnated character with Shanks's powers from One Piece - Advanced Chapters on my Patreon (10+ chapters ahead) (ps: bonus points if you understand why the title is that) patreon.com/Yuri_Lover23

One day, he transmigrated and became Shen Hanyu, the older brother of Shen Liuyu, a member of the original Tianshui Team. Not only did he awaken the top-tier weapon martial soul, the Cold Heaven Spear, but he also possessed the super genius talent of innate full soul power (level 10), destined for greatness from birth. At this time, the continent's situation was turbulent, with heroes rising everywhere. The two great empires and the Spirit Hall were already at irreconcilable odds. The inheritor of the Rakshasa God was already deeply mired in a quagmire, unable to extricate herself. The inheritor of the Angel God was still dreaming of usurping the throne in the Heaven Dou Empire. Meanwhile, the inheritors of the Sea God and Asura God were just a kid who practiced martial arts at the village entrance every day... In this world, countless people died every day, yet Shen Hanyu only wanted to have one or two confidantes by his side, pursue the long-lost divine position that had gone silent, and live a carefree and happy life all to himself. (Dou Yi, Invincible, No System, Slice-of-Life Oriented)

The Slane Theocracy made one terrible mistake: they provoked Ainz Ooal Gown. He finally knows who brainwashed Shalltear. The time for peace and schemes is over. The Sorcerer King has decreed absolute annihilation. While the Theocracy continues its war in the Elven Royal Capital within the Great Forest, they remain completely blind to the inescapable apocalypse marching toward their borders Dive into the epic, unofficial continuation of the Overlord saga: The Sorcerer King’s Revenge: A chilling masterclass in wiping a nation off the map. The Dragon Lords Awaken: Ancient rulers finally step into the light to challenge Nazarick’s monstrous might. Humanity’s final stand. Six centuries of human supremacy finally meet their brutal end. Picking up exactly where Light Novel Volume 16 left off, this is the fan-written Volume 17 that delivers the epic climax you’ve been waiting for. -----------

( MAIN STORY ) Issei-chan & the Princess of Owari Falling into a magic circle is one thing. Meeting a scary gun lady inside of it? That was scary. But turning into her, succeeding her, and inheriting her legend? Yeah, that was the icing on the cake. Issei Hyoudou was perfectly fine with that, though, and if anything, the gender change was secondary. (Or so she learned.) Yes girl Issei! ( SPECIAL STORY #1 ) Princess of Chaldea & the Great Holy Grail War Ritsuka, desperate for more SSRs, accepts a mystery man's offer to replace a Master in a Great Holy Grail War. With knowledge of the future and her only SSR fighting beside her in real life, Ritsuka plots to mess up the entire storyline just for the 1000 Saint Quartz reward. FGO x Fate Apocrypha crack fic. ( SPECIAL STORY #2 ) Azure For the Love Princesses A trip through a Cauldron with Nu-13 caused Ragna to transported back to ancient China. Here he ends up surrounded by warrior girls who are all genderfliped expies of nearly all the male characters from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms era. With a new destiny as the "Messenger of Heaven", Ragna must strive to adjust to this new world and to the presence of the girls who trust him and guide them to peace and victory. BlazeBlue x Koihime fic! ( BONUS STORY ) A Princess For the Saiyan Prince Vegeta's unintentional wish alters Goku both inside and out. Now he, or rather she, must suffer the consequences. How will these newfound changes influence everyone, and how will it affect the end result of the Android saga?

A man suddenly finds himself inside the world of a novel he once read. Not as the hero. Not as the villain. But as Darian Ashthorne — an insignificant and incompetent prince destined to disappear from the story without leaving a trace. Trapped in a world where power rules everything, Darian quickly realizes that surviving won't be as simple as following the original plot. The future he remembers is filled with betrayals, political conflicts, monsters, and people far more dangerous than they appear. But unlike the original Darian— He refuses to remain a forgotten existence. “If I’m already trapped in this world… then I’ll live my own way.” With knowledge of the future, a growing ambition, and a mind willing to manipulate both allies and enemies alike, Darian begins rewriting his fate from the shadows. Watch as an overlooked prince slowly changes— from a useless noble into someone capable of influencing kingdoms themselves. ◇ Kingdom Building ◇ Manipulation & Political Schemes ◇ Character Development ◇ Academy Arc ◇ Strategic Growth ◇ Slow Rise to Power ◇ Hidden Ambitions In a world where even protagonists are not guaranteed victory… Can a forgotten character seize control of fate itself?

The real world is too dark, that his body reincarnated in the game world. Now, he has to open his eyes and look at the things he need to see before his vision blurs out.

“Daily posts. The Endless Psalms express all things in the universe with brief words. These short worlds accumulate, creating the cosmos and the Omniverse.”

"Well… I'm fucked." … Imagine this: you escape your most mind-numbing college lecture… Professor Henderson droning on about the Agricultural Revolution of 14th Century Flanders, just to hide in a bathroom stall and pull your guaranteed legendary gacha in your favorite game. You've been saving for months. This is it. This is your moment. ...And you pull the worst fodder character in the entire game. Then, as if the universe hadn't humiliated you enough, you hear gunshots. That's how Klaus died… clutching his phone, staring at a trash-tier pull, bleeding out on grimy bathroom tiles while some psycho unloads a clip outside. Pathetic? Absolutely. But hey, at least it couldn't get worse. Except it did. Because now he's woken up inside [Artemis Online]... the very game that betrayed him moments before his death and not as the overpowered Protagonist with his bullshit angel bloodline and auto-heal cheat code and not even as one of the gorgeous gacha waifus everyone whales for or an extra with a decent backing. No. He's reincarnated as that exact same fodder character he pulled. The tutorial NPC. The guy with Metal Magic… the most common, bottom-tier trash magic in existence. The guy whose entire life savings (one measly gold coin) was already spent registering for the Divine Wizard Academy's Entrance Exams in two months. Oh, and did he mention the Protagonist is basically a nepo-baby demigod? Born with the King's bloodline, raised by an literal angel mother who peaced out to heaven, and adopted by the most prestigious noble clan in the kingdom because some rich lady thought his rags looked cute. The guy trips over plot armor everywhere he goes. Meanwhile, Klaus can't even afford a decent meal. How the hell is a no-name mob character with garbage-tier magic supposed to survive an entrance exam designed to kill 90% of applicants? How is he supposed to avoid getting trampled by protagonists, villains, and every overpowered side character in between? Just as despair sets in, a familiar notification appears: 「Ultimate Gacha System has been initialized」 「Roll the gacha wheel once daily for a chance at legendary rewards!」 「Good luck, player. You'll need it.」

The heavens were never meant to be challenged. Wang Lin’s life should have remained insignificant. Instead, he was removed from the natural order. When a forbidden descent fractures the sky, an ancient Dao awakens—and with it, a debt that should never have existed. Wang Lin is not chosen, nor blessed. He is noticed. Protected by a figure standing against the heavens themselves, Wang Lin survives an encounter that should have erased him. But protection is temporary, and mercy does not exist within the Daotian Cosmos. Some inherit power. Others inherit consequences. As seals break and Dao collide, Wang Lin must walk a path where cultivation is not ascension—but survival. Because if the truth of his existence is revealed… The heavens will respond.

To survive in the court of the Supreme Lord of the Ra System, you need to be either Varys or Littlefinger, and this is the minimum threshold required for survival. But what if you're more of an engineer than a political manipulator? If the answer is correct, it's better to stay away from the throne, be the governor of a distant planet, mine the nakwadah and live happily ever after. Using his after-knowledge to destroy the Goa'uld regime, which only prevents the galaxy from coming to greatness. I am not the author of this wonderful work, I will post a link to the original. https://author.today/work/442308

In the vast world of the Qingxuan Continent, immortals rule the heavens while mortals struggle beneath them. After failing his spiritual root test, Lin Sheng is destined to walk the path of martial arts—a path considered inferior by true cultivators. But unknown to everyone, Lin Sheng carries memories from another world. A world of advanced technology, star exploration, and a mysterious cultivation art known as the Starry Sky Visualization Method. With only a quantum consciousness chip and a forgotten path that cultivates the mind, Lin Sheng begins to uncover the secrets of the true nature of cultivation world itself. While others cultivate immortality… He will forge a path between science, martial arts, and the stars.

When Willow Hart’s car breaks down in the hills of Redwood Grove, the last thing she expects is to be rescued by a scarred, dangerously handsome stranger with mismatched eyes and secrets carved into his skin. Dominik Volkov knows the moment he scents her that she’s his fated mate—the only woman who can break the curse threatening to steal his humanity forever. But curses demand sacrifice. And loving a wolf may cost Willow everything. In a town hiding vampires, corporate conspiracies, and a pack of wolves guarding deadly secrets, one night of passion could spark a war between instinct and destiny. He was never meant to fall in love. She was never meant to survive him.

The Omniverse clusters in Endless Myth continue to proliferate beyond infinity theory, set theory, and even concepts themselves. The prophet Ort records a fragment of it—everything within a single universe, a single Earth.

Once, a young girl followed a white rabbit down a hole, expecting to be whisked away to Wonderland. Instead, she awoke in a labyrinth, freed by a mysterious silver-haired man, only to realise she had transformed into something extraordinary. Her journey through this strange new world of magic and mystery has begun, and every decision she makes has the potential to change her destiny.

Three years of marriage for Seren was a long period of servitude. As a wife who was considered defective and fragile, she was nothing more than a pawn forced to submit to her mother-in-law's ambitions. Every mysterious pill she swallowed was a chain that bound her to false hopes of an heir. The humiliation became even more suffocating when Mark, her husband, brought home another woman—a woman carrying life in her womb, something Seren could not provide. Seren was forced to become a servant in her own home. “Starting today, Haelyn will live here. You must take care of all her needs until the baby is born!” Mark ordered.

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Kenji Tanaka was a man of spreadsheets, data points, and predictable outcomes. A 28-year-old Tokyo data analyst who lived a life of sterile efficiency, his existence ended with a boring death and a terrifying reboot. He is reborn as Lencar Abarame in the Forsaken Realm—a dirt-poor peasant in the village of Sosei, living in a world where magic is the only currency that matters. Reborn in the world of Black Clover, Lencar Abarame awakens "Replica Magic"—the power to copy any grimoire he touches. He secretly copies Asta's Anti-Magic and Yuno's immense mana, creating a unique "Heretic Mode" that allows him to toggle between the two. Now Lencar must use his analytical mind to survive, secretly mastering his stolen powers and walking a fine line between enemies and allies. He is a heretic, a thief, and an analyst in a world that believes only in the gifted. ____ Note about Chapter release and Powerstones I will release 8 chapters per week (might change later) For 20 Powerstones, I will release 1 extra chapter that week For 50 Powerstones, one more extra chapter For 100 Powerstones, two more extra chapters that week

Kiro's dream was simple: become the richest man in the world and never go hungry again. The cosmic Cube that chose him had other plans. Now, with a price on his head and the entire world government hunting him, his dream has evolved. It’s no longer about wealth it’s about power. To survive, he must expose the rot at the heart of civilization. To thrive, he must build something new in its place. From the run-down fight pits to the highest tiers of sky-borne society, Kiro will explore a broken world, uncover ancient secrets, and turn his ragtag crew into the core of a new empire. He started with nothing but a dream and a knife. He’ll end with a city under his command and the world at his feet. Also available on royalroad. support - coffe https://ko-fi.com/andrecoller

The Saturn delegation arrives on Earth to conclude a historic trade agreement. At the center of it all is Princess Evlina—radiant, intelligent, and immediately the focus of Prince Kashion, the most sought-after bachelor in the galaxy. At first, he barely notices the unassuming scientist Prior. Until a game changes everything. Through Cheqi, they meet as equals—and suddenly, it’s about more than strategy. Fascination turns into closeness, closeness into feelings Kashion cannot control. As he begins to falter between duty and desire, Prior struggles with her past, her loyalty to Evlina—and a connection that could put everything at risk. Because this is no longer just a game played on a board. Feelings have long since been set in motion—but whether they can withstand the pressure of duty, the past, and two worlds is anything but certain. Romantasy with Slow-Burn Clean Romance and Political Sci-Fi-Elements. This is a translation of the German original version.

Reborn as a forbidden beast, he awakens a power that shouldn’t exist. Now nameless, sealed, and hunted by a world that fears him— He must grow in silence… Before the day he breaks everything. He died once. That should have been the end. --- Instead— He woke up drowning. Not in water. In power. --- Reborn inside a sealed chamber, surrounded by silent infants and ancient runes, he discovers a truth that should not exist: He is no longer human. He is a Blue-Eyed White Tiger—a bloodline that was never meant to return. --- > [Beast Blood System Activated] --- But something goes wrong. Terribly wrong. --- His awakening doesn’t just grant power— It fractures fate itself. --- The system glitches. The world reacts. And the elders—beings who have lived for centuries—feel something they have not felt in generations: Fear. --- Because this is no ordinary rebirth. This is not a blessing. --- This is a calamity in the making. --- To survive, his existence is erased. No name. No record. No future written. --- Hidden from the world, raised in silence, and bound by a seal that suppresses his true power— He grows. Learns. Watches. --- But the world is not blind. --- Other races begin to move. Ancient forces awaken. And something far beyond the skies… starts to notice. --- Because deep within his blood— Something is waiting. --- Not sleeping. --- Waiting. --- If the world fears what he might become— Then it is already too late. --- Because he will not just break the limits placed on him— He will rewrite them. --- And when the day comes— When the seal shatters— When the name he was denied is finally claimed— --- The world will not be ready. --- It will remember only one thing: --- The moment a forgotten bloodline returned… …and refused to be contained. Because he will not simply grow stronger. He will evolve. --- And when the day comes— When the seal breaks… When the name he was denied is finally claimed— --- The world will face something it was never meant to survive. --- A being without fate. A predator without limits. A calamity… reborn.

Ethan Rayne was grinding WoW dungeons when he was dragged into an American TV multiverse—bringing his Priest healer abilities with him. Now living with Sheldon and Leonard, he runs a tiny clinic in Pasadena where holy magic works better than medicine.

Revenge is, by all means, one of the most guaranteed things to happen when a warlord with dragon blood in his veins and ether at his side is betrayed, poisoned, and reduced not to death but to decades of obliterating pain as his ether channels burn from his very soul. Only one remained. One channel, thin and fragile around his heart, survived long enough for him to endure, to wait, to plan, to manipulate, and, eventually, to return to the world with one clear purpose: to burn down the nation of the traitor who thought he had erased him for good. But then came a fortune teller at a street stall. And with the fortune teller came a dare Arik accepted for fun, a spread of cards drawn with no real expectation beyond momentary amusement. Instead, he found something far more dangerous than revenge waiting for him. His mate. A story of rebirth, revenge, enemies-to-allies-to-lovers, political ruin, ether, and the deeply unfortunate reality that the one person tied to Arik’s fate may be the very last person he should ever want. — Warnings, disclaimers, cries for help… call them whatever you want. This is the third book set in the same universe, but it can be read on its own. The world will be fully presented, so nobody needs to do homework before stepping into the chaos. For anyone curious, the first two books are: Bound by the Mark of Lies Shadow Unit Scandal: The Commander’s Omega This universe is ABO dragged directly into etherpunk, political fantasy, violence, bad coping mechanisms, and my ongoing inability to let powerful people make emotionally healthy decisions. There will be violence. There will be gore. There will be smut. There will also be vengeance, terrible restraint, worse impulses, emotional damage, and at least one man reacting to fate like it personally insulted his bloodline. Good luck.