One moment, I'm tracing my bleeding hand over vivid, newly unearthed frescoes of three striking men in a Late Republican villa, their features eerily reminiscent of the fresco I've studied since I was ten: Roman Senator Marcus Valerius, whose family vanished from history in 50 BC. The next, I'm sprawled across a marble floor in ancient Rome, pinned beneath the hard, commanding body of Marcus himself-flesh and blood, pulsing with raw power. And good grief, nothing captured the fire in his piercing stare or the way his touch ignites my traitorous body. But the history books lied. Marcus isn't the last Valerius. He has three brothers, each more dangerously captivating than the last-men I now know match those cryptic frescoes. Lucius, the battle-scarred warrior, whose heated grappling in the training yard leaves me breathless. Flavius, the silver-tongued diplomat, whose calculated caresses in shadowed corridors unravel my resolve. And Rufus, the freedman with knowing eyes, whose gentle touch conceals a hunger that sets my heart racing. Trapped in ancient Rome with no way home, I'm ensnared in a web of desire and deceit. The Valerii brothers want me-each in their own intoxicating way-and resistance feels like a losing battle. Worse, there is a fifth fresco, and it hides a chilling secret that threatens to upend everything I know. Am I a stranger in Rome, or the key to the Valerii family's mysterious erasure from history? With enemies closing in and time itself against me, I must choose: fight for a way back to my world or surrender to a fate that could rewrite the past.

Kirine Kage was born with a gift that became her curse. Her eyes are the color of silvery ice, and her body is sculpted for absolute silence. She is a child of a clan that has guarded the greatest secret for centuries: the location where the legendary Blue Spider Lily blooms. From childhood, Kirine learned not only the art of the hunt but also how to listen to her mother's silent lullaby-a map that reveals the path to this sacred flower. Her companion, the loyal wolf Gin, is her second soul, her second shadow. But when Kyōzo, the Fourth Upper Rank Demon, finds her village, this world of silence crumbles. Kirine's parents perish, and the secret they so fiercely protected falls onto her young shoulders. Now, Kirine is the last trace of her clan, a hunter whose only weapon is the Breath of the Phantom Predator and her faithful wolf. She steps into a world full of noise, pain, and betrayal to fight not only the demons but also the ghosts of her past. Her path is a road to the heart of the war, where she faces encounters with the legendary Pillars, brutal battles against the Upper Ranks, and finally, the ultimate hunt for the demon who destroyed her world. This is a story of strength born from silence, of loyalty forged in blood, and of a girl who must become the most lethal predator to protect her world. //I do not own the world of Kimetsu No Yaiba, the rightful owner is Koyoharu Gotouge. This is fanfic, and the only characters I made are the ones introduced in the "OC" chapter//.

Prince Caydeyrn Di Vel Delphine. Commander of the royal battalion. A legend dressed in iron and silk. He's noble, honorable, devastatingly handsome-every inch the kind of man a kingdom worships, and a woman trusts with her life. Josephine Caldwell. A healer from the quiet provinces. Sweet as spring rain. Gentle as moonlight. Her magic draws pain into her own body so others can breathe again. She gives everything-her strength, her sleep, her peace-and asks for nothing in return. To Prince Caydeyrn, she was a miracle. She never wanted a crown. Never wanted love. But Caydeyrn offers both like they're hers by right. It's meant to be a pure love story. Wholesome. Romantic. It's supposed to make me swoon. But I don't. Because I don't want the prince. I want the other one. Duke Evander De LaCroix. The king's nephew. Vanished at eight. Returned a man-silent, changed. Not only broken. Twisted. Cold. Predatory. Wrong. The story details there is something unclean in the way he looks at people. Like he's already imagining what their screams might sound like. And when he sees Josephine? He fixates. He hunts her. Watches her like she's prey-like he's already decided to break her. She hides behind Caydeyrn's protection, clutching her innocence like armor. And every time Evander steps onto the page, I can't breathe. Not because I'm scared - but because I wish he looked at me like that. The book says he's wrong. That he's twisted. Dangerous. That Josephine's fear is justified. That Caydeyrn is the right choice. But I don't want safety. I want to be ruined by the villain. It's not their slow-burn romance anymore. It's my obsession. And the worst part? I know he would hate me. He wouldn't love me. He'd see the dark little thing I am and realize that I am not the innocent maiden he obsesses over. I'm lucky if he would ruin me for the fun of it. And God help me, I'd let him. Gladly.

⭒✦✧✦⋆✦✧✦⋆✦✧✦⋆ "What are you going to do about this, Tomioka-san?" she whispered, her voice tinged with both fear and hope. His lips parted slightly before he answered, his voice low and resolute. "I'll flip the world upside down." ⭒✦✧✦⋆✦✧✦⋆✦✧✦⋆

── ⋆⋅☼⋅⋆ ── Red Carnations; the flowers that convey deep love and affection. ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁˖°✧ Where two beings discover the meaning behind red carnations in the either. ── ⋆⋅☼⋅⋆ ──

Twenty-nine-year-old spinster Laura Pendleton is known to be a talented matchmaker in London society. When she's asked to find a wife for the eligible bachelor Ian Dalton, she believes it will be an easy task-until she meets the gorgeous yet blunt and aloof Mr. Dalton in person. Although Miss Pendleton introduces him to several beautiful young ladies, the cynical Mr. Dalton appears to have eyes only for his matchmaker. But Miss Pendleton has no interest in marriage, especially not to such a wealthy nobleman, due to her shameful past. Instead, Miss Pendleton makes arrangements to become a governess and thereby escape her abusive uncle on her own. But Mr. Dalton is nothing if not persistent. When Miss Pendleton faces unexpected troubles, he offers her the governess position for his young nephews in order to get closer to her. Mr. Dalton's love, bordering obsession, for Miss Pendleton means that he won't give up until he can convince her to become his-despite all that is at stake. All Rights Reserved Written by Yu Hyemin.

his blood was dearer to me than my own. ──────── house of the dragon. season one, two. jacaerys velaryon. © targaryen-stars, 2025

"The marriage between the second daughter of King Viserys and his own brother, Prince Daemon, raised eyebrows upon its first announcement. Many assumed the match would echo the Rogue Prince's unfortunate first union with the late Lady Rhea, despite his wish for a Valyrian bride being, finally, fulfilled. It surprised all to see the intensity of Daemon's devotion to his second wife, a regard that would persist through a long and happy union between uncle and niece." - 'Fire & Blood, Being a History of the Targaryen Kings of Westeros' by Archmaester Gyldayn * * * * * * * * The story of Prince Daemon Targaryen and his brother's second-born daughter, as told through the many terms of endearment he gives her.

{COMPLETE} A story where Yoriichi unknowingly leaves descendants behind... Adopted by a trusting neighbor who unfortunately gets killed by a demon. Thankfully saved by a young slayer named Kyojuro, and trains to finish off what her ancestor started.

Alone and stranded in a world ruled by orcs, Arie believed she was doomed to loneliness as the only human. She was wrong. Very, very wrong. Instead of isolation, Arie becomes the irresistible center of attention for powerful, otherworldly beings-each more intense and devoted than the last. A sleek black panther stalks toward her, his orange eyes locked onto hers, every step dripping with controlled desire. "I told you to call me when you need me," he murmurs, voice like a growl in the dark, "but I forgot to tell you... you can also call me when you want me." A flirtatious mermaid catches her hand in his, eyes glinting with mischief. "My beloved, let's take a bath together. I'll rub your back... and you rub me." An eagle warrior watches her with stoic devotion, his nose brushing her hair as he whispers, "My queen, when will we make eggs?" And a smooth-talking serpent kneels before her, his touch reverent, voice thick with longing."You are my savior. Without you, I would die single." In a world of beast-men, fierce love, and untamed desire, Arie must navigate temptation, danger, and a harem of wildly possessive suitors. Being the only human might just be the greatest blessing-or curse-of her life. Rank: #1 Beast - 7/17/25 #4 Beastworld - 7/17/25 -- ⚠️ Mature scene ✅ Original work ✅ Weak to Strong Female Lead .