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Falling in Love with a Murderer

Sandra's village was destroyed and her family was killed by a powerful noble family, the Borgia. She was left alone, with a burning desire for revenge. The memory of that fateful day haunted her, and she vowed to make the Borgia pay for their crimes. Sandra was sold to the Borgias as slaves, but she vowed to use her position to gather information and seek revenge. She was assigned to work for Emily, the Borgias' daughter. Emily was kind and innocent, and Sandra began to see her as a friend. Sandra also met Father Paul, a priest and a doctor who became her friend and confidant. He introduced her to the moral complexities of her quest and encouraged her to consider the quest of revenge. As Sandra worked for the Borgias, she learned about their family dynamics and potential weaknesses. She also developed feelings for Marcus, Phoebe's brother, which complicated her revenge plans and created inner conflicts Will Sandra use the secret she learned against the Borgias and their allies. Will she succumb to the hatred and revenge that has consumed her or will she chose a path of redemption, forgiveness, and a new beginning. As tensions escalate, Sandra must choose between revenge and redemption. Will she exploit the secrets she's gathered to destroy the Borgias, or forge a new path? The consequences of her decision will be far-reaching. Sandra's relationships with Emily and Father Paul deepen, while Marcus's loyalty is tested. The Borgia family's dark secrets threaten to destroy them all. And the question remains will Sandra find forgiveness and love, or will hatred consume her? Can Marcus reconcile his loyalty to his family with his love for Sandra? Will Emily's innocence blinds Sandra into trusting her?
ayodeleprecious457 · 931 Views

The Sin of an Untamed Love

Having mastered a little bit of magic, Tessa escapes from her home—a beautified cage that is more or less a prison to her. Her only desire is to wander through the kingdoms she encounters, free from chains. Yet unbeknownst to her, every use of her power draws danger closer. What kind of danger? No one knows, not even her. Until she meets him. Zarek. A name whispered in fear and loathing across Eryndor Kingdom. The fourth prince, shunned by all—including his own father, the King. A man condemned to life imprisonment from the moment he drew his first breath. Until he meets her. Locked in the same dungeon, both ignite something deep inside each other. A passion neither can ignore. The touch of her hand is like fire to his dead cold soul and every stolen kiss, every fleeting moment between them, becomes a sin they cannot stop committing. It’s only after their separation that they discover they are bound by more than chance. They are betrothed. A bond forged by men, yet seemingly destined by fate. As their love deepen, Tessa is forced to confront the darkest secret of her bloodline. Her power goes out of control and the more time she spends with Zarek, it becomes a threat not only to her but him too. But not in a million years will Zarek let her go. She is his life, his love and above all... his obsession. *** “Our love… it’s dangerous, impure, and cursed. They say it will destroy everything.” Tears streamed down her face, her words punctuated by the taste of blood oozing from her lips. “And it will destroy me if you leave, Tessa.” For the first time, Zarek’s stoic resolve broke as a tear slid down his cheek. A tear shed just for her. “I love you, Tessa. Please don’t go.” Their foreheads touched, a shared gesture of intimacy as they allowed their emotions to intermingle with the falling rain. In the quiet, they made unspoken vows. Then— “Let’s leave,” they whispered in unison.
GraceDaniels · 3.7k Views

Transmigrated: Sifu and Demon Fight Over Me

Transmigrated: Sifu and Demon Fight Over Me is a fast-paced, romantic fantasy stuffed with cheeky banter, shameless flirting, and just enough chaos to keep you hooked. Jia Wei Xin didn’t ask to wake up in an ancient martial arts world. But here she is—stranded in a mountain sect and forcibly adopted by a way-too-handsome sifu. He’s unpredictable, far too comfortable invading her personal space, and definitely enjoying her suffering during “training.” Then, a dangerously charming demon named Zhang Tian appears—powerful, smooth, and 100% trouble. For some reason, he seems to think she belongs to him... and has absolutely no shame about breaching every boundary (much to her sifu's growing annoyance) to kidnap her and infiltrate her space. (Warning: Flirtatious master and annoying demon inside.) One came from the righteous sect, the other from the demonic one—but when it came to shamelessness, there was no difference. Liu Mo Fei and Zhang Tian seemed to have made it their joint mission to harass Jia Wei Xin to death—one with relentless flirting, the other with reckless kidnapping attempts. I came here to survive. Not to be fought over by a sifu and a demon with too much time and too many abs. She may have transmigrated— but surviving these two lunatics is a whole different game. Author's Note: 4 new chapters every week! Follow along if you’re also weak for flirty sifus, annoying demons, and chaotic romance where survival is optional. (Seriously, I can’t choose between Liu Mo Fei and Zhang Tian either. Send help.) Add this story to your library and join Jia Wei Xin’s crazy journey! (Trust me—you’ll want to see who loses their mind first: the sifu, the demon, or our poor heroine.)
RomanceDreamer · 5.1k Views

THE CHOOSEN ONES

In the glittering, snake-infested court of Ignis, where power was a double-edged sword and loyalty a rare gem, Selanthia Amaris Nyxveil stood as a legend cloaked in infamy. Known by many names—*The Hound of the Emperor*, **The Cursed Sword*, **The Witch of Nyxveil*, and *The Abandoned One*—she was a weapon forged by duty and sharpened by betrayal. For forty long years, she served as the Emperor’s blade, cutting down threats to the throne with ruthless precision. Yet, behind the cold steel and the icy gaze, Selanthia harbored no love for the crown or the vipers who surrounded it. She was a woman bound by fate, not choice. At 48, weary of the endless machinations of the court, Selanthia chose to retire. With no family to call her own, she left behind the gilded cage of Ignis for the simplicity of the countryside. Her dreams were modest: to bake sweet treats, tend to chickens, lose herself in books she’d never had time to read, and find solace in the quiet rhythm of church prayers. A peaceful, ordinary life—a stark contrast to the blood-stained path she had walked for decades. But fate, it seemed, had other plans. Just 28 hours into her newfound tranquility, Selanthia’s life was brutally cut short. Poisoned and attacked in the dead of night, she breathed her last beneath a cold, uncaring sky. Her final thoughts were not of vengeance or regret for the life she had led, but of the life she had never known. She wished for love, for a kind and handsome partner, for children whose laughter might have filled the void in her heart. She wished she had never taken up the sword, that she might have written a different ending to her tale. Yet, death was not the end. Selanthia awoke not in the afterlife but in a world both familiar and strange. Perched high in a cherry blossom tree, she was greeted by the voice of Rina, her long-dead confidante. Now, thrust into a bewildering new reality, Selanthia must unravel the threads of this strange second chance. Is this a cruel jest of the gods, a dream spun from her dying regrets, or something far more sinister? And why, of all people, THAT MAN—who disappeared without a word— is acting all weird? As the petals of the cherry blossoms fall around her, Selanthia finds herself caught in a web of mystery, romance, and perhaps, redemption. But in this enchanted new life, where nothing is as it seems, can she unravel the twist of life brought forward by THAT MAN? Or will the shadows of her past rise to claim her once more?
Erlyyy · 33.9k Views

The Hidden King's Stolen Wife

When powerless, unfavoured Princess Soleia was arranged to marry the newly titled Duke Orion Elsher, she assumed they would find love eventually. Who knew that her father would send off her husband mere hours later to fight a war? Soleia was left alone to deal with an impoverished fief, a crumbling estate, and spiteful, vindictive relatives of the Duke who all wished to see her gone. She couldn’t leave― there was nowhere else to go. Soleia desperately wanted her husband to return so he could offer her a helping hand. However, when he did, he returned with Elowyn, a woman he claimed was his true love. A woman hellbent on taking her place as the rightful Duchess, no matter what she had to do to get Soleia out of the way. Mistreated, misunderstood, and miserable, Soleia was eventually thrown out of the estate she helped build. Fortunately, when one door closes, another one opens. Unknown to Soleia, a man more powerful than her husband had been watching her, waiting for the right time to snatch her into his gilded cage. Duke Elsher had been foolish to let go― but the crown prince of Raxuvia wouldn’t make the same mistake. *** [Excerpt] After two long years, Soleia's husband had finally returned home. But he was not alone. “Your Grace,” Soleia said, trying her best to maintain a calm tone, “welcome home. How were your travels?” The man remained silent as he stared at her. “Oh,” the woman that Soleia's husband had brought back said. “I was just wondering where the servants were. No one has come to greet you since your return. Could you please help us bring―” Orion tugged the woman back, protectively holding her in his embrace. His eyebrows furrowed as he glared at Soleia, his sudden action causing the woman to look confused at him. “Orion?” she asked, her hands on his chest to steady herself. “What’s the matter?” “That’s not a servant." In one swift motion, he threw the sword out at Soleia, only to be stopped by a flash of scarlet and the coppery scent of blood. *** Prequel to Stolen by the Rebel King.
saltedpepper · 502.4k Views

Reincarnated: Vive La France

France, 1934. The scars of the Great War still shape the military minds of the Third Republic. Trapped in the past, its generals place their faith in fortifications and defensive warfare, while across the Rhine, a new German army rises, faster, deadlier, and ready to crush everything in its path. Into this world awakens Captain Étienne Moreau, a man who should not exist. He remembers another life, one where France falls in 1940, where German tanks storm through the Ardennes, bypassing the Maginot Line. One where his country surrenders in a matter of weeks. But here, now, he has a chance to stop it. As an officer in the 2nd Armored Division, he fights for reforms: pushing for mobile tank warfare, warning of Hitler’s growing ambitions, and challenging the high command’s obsession with World War I tactics. Yet, his ideas are dismissed as radical, madness from a young officer who "thinks he knows war." Surrounded by political intrigue, military infighting, and rising fascism, Moreau must carefully navigate the system, winning allies among future leaders like Charles de Gaulle, while avoiding suspicion from the French High Command. His knowledge is a double-edged sword, if he is too aggressive, he risks being labeled a traitor. If he does nothing, he will live to see France burn. As war draws closer, Moreau faces a terrifying question: Can history be changed? Or is France doomed to fall, no matter what he does? Time is running out. The Blitzkrieg is coming. And he may be France’s last chance to fight back. -------------- Join my Discord Server. https://discord.gg/jma9zt3eNs I'm writing in a pretty niche genre, so I don't expect a huge number of readers. If the novel doesn't perform well, there's a real chance I might have to drop it. If you're enjoying Reincarnated: Vive La France and want to help keep it going, please consider supporting with a donation. Even $1 makes a difference and helps me stay motivated to continue the story. For more details, visit the Ko fi site. Ko-fi.com/clautic
Clautic · 398.2k Views