He was sent to learn from the king. He ended up unraveling him. Slowburn, longing, and the kind of tension that leaves scars. ✦•···················•✦•···················•✦ King Cassian rules Montverne with quiet grace and unshakable control. He speaks softly, moves precisely - a presence shaped and scarred by a tragedy. When Nikandros, crown prince of Dioneth, is sent to observe him and learn by example, it seems like nothing more than a political courtesy. But Nikandros is defiant by nature - reckless, sharp-tongued, and far too charming for his own good. He tests the rules, the patience of the court, and the composure of the king. But when Nikandros glimpses Cassian in a moment of raw vulnerability, something shifts. The distant figure the Prince imagined becomes achingly real - and far harder to resist. Between lessons, intrigue, and unspoken desire, both will come to realise that true learning goes far beyond what can be taught within the castle walls. After all, some lessons are learned through experience - and others through the heart. Date of publication: 04/03 - #1rst - Heartfelt (04/29) 🥇 ✦•···················•✦•···················•✦ 🥀This story was inspired by Laurent and Damianos (Captive Prince). Any resemblance is not a mere coincidence. 🥀 ‼️WARNING‼️: This story does not explore controversial themes as found in the book; however, it is intended for a mature audience. It features explicit sexual content, strong language, violence, manipulation, torture.

One fateful day, a mysterious young man arrived at his family's doorstep, revealing himself to be the long-lost child of the Loud family. The oldest sibling of the family has journeyed far to return home and reconnect with everyone he holds dearly in his heart, hoping to reclaim everything that was taken away from him and live life to the fullest. The young man has to face many hard challenges from his mysterious past, and the present-day in front of him. Push forward and confront his hardships, trauma, and the darkness that pursues him. This is a tale of a boy who disappeared and returned as a man, from someone who was feared and brought dread to anyone who dared face him, to becoming a protector who would stand up for others who couldn't stand for themselves. The strong-willed man must choose either to follow his heart and reject his mysterious dark past behind him, or embrace it and become the beast from the shadows.

When Eleanor rescues a raven during a winter storm, her life changes in more ways then she can every imagine... To everyone around her, Eleanor's life is falling apart. With a dead father, a mother with Alzheimer's and her sister heading off to start her new life in New York, Eleanor has never felt more alone. The only joy in her life, a little raven that visits her every other night. However, this raven is hiding a secret that will not only change Eleanor's life but will also change the life of thousands of Avianan people. Theron is her soulmate and, in a kingdom where change is looked down upon, the more Eleanor tries to fit in, the more she's realizes that maybe, just maybe, if she wants to be the best queen for this kingdom, she truly needs to learn to stand out.

"People die every day. Yet the folk only seem to care when people die at the hands of a villain or of a superior and darker power." ~ ~ ~ Heather Hawthorne enjoys her peaceful life as a medical herbalist in the city of Sedmion - Until one of her patient dies under inexplicable circumstances. Crops slowly begin to wilt, people grow ill and some descend into madness. Curious - and maybe a little reckless - Heather sneaks away to investigate the scene of the death, letting her indiscreet curiosity get the best of her. There, she crosses paths with Cassius Servodax, the second Prince of Delaryr, who's investigating the same case. Unfortunately for her, he's cold, arrogant and determined to make her life miserable. A sliver of Fate - and a series of poor decisions - land her with the Black Crest Company, a team tasked with finding the link between the illness and The Hollows - an ancient legend buried deep out of fear. However, always keep an eye on your surroundings. You never know what lurks within the shadows. ~ ~ ~ Total Scrivener Wordcount: 74,631 ~ ~ ~ Wonderful book cover by @-DeeIsDead- !! Please check them out, they're amazing! ~ ~ ~ 2ND place in BEST BLURBS - Bewitching Awards by @NerdyPhoenix07

August Hellington is a singer with dark and terrible edges, longing for a soul as twisted as his, lead by his desire and boundless passion for death. Agony. Agent of discord, feasting on violence, when his older brother leads him to war, he's quick to take arms. But the enemy has death in his stares and heavens on his face. Vilen Tereshkov is a monster feared by the many and the vile. Ex-convict working for his cousins' organisation based in Manhattan, he's sent to take down the rising opponents threatening the rise of a mob war. They answer the surname Hellington. He knows what he has to do. There is just one problem, and a dozen more: One of them looks at him like his bloodied hands are sacred. An artist falls for a muse, monsters are scared of their shadows, beasts kiss on their scars, and the line between enemy and freedom blurs too easily.

Twenty-five years old Noah Sanders will do anything to save The Sanders House Orphanage. Literally anything--even turn into a terrifying scaly monster and rip off a few heads . . . That's why Noah is pretty sure of himself when he agrees to play boyfriends with the arrogant billionaire, Cole Zieglers. And Noah's job is pretty easy too! All he has to do is smile at some fancy parties, act like he's head over heels for Cole and make sure Cole's ex gets jealous. Sounds simple, right? Absolutely not! Not when the ex in question is Everest Ross--tall, dark, handsome and way too sexy for Noah's peace of mind. Everest clearly can't get over Cole and now Noah can't get over his own attraction to Everest, even when Everest seems to loathe his very existence. Then a murder rocks the glittering wedding they're all tangled up in, and suddenly Noah's playing a much more dangerous game. Stuck between Everest's cold fury, Cole's lies and a twisted murder investigation nobody asked for, Noah is just trying to survive. But with every stolen glance and biting word, it's not just his freedom on the line--it's his goddamn heart. Highest Ranking : #3 in whodunit out of 2.47k stories! (22/10/2024)

Forced into marrying a man described by others as a ruthless barbarian, Saga dreads her wedding night, but that all changes when her new husband proposes a deal she cannot refuse. ------ Because of an ability she cannot control, Saga has been mistreated her entire life. As such, her father has no qualms about marrying her off to a man he considers a barbarian. When Saga has her first proper interaction with her new husband on their wedding night, she is surprised by how he is nothing like the rumours say, and even more surprised by his suggestion of how their marriage will work. Viggo was born with nothing and has fought his way through life. Having gained status and money as a bounty hunter, the King has made him a vassal and given him a fief. It was something Viggo thought would give him a chance to find rest, but little did he know about the politics he would get dragged into. Even less did he know about the marriage he would be forced into. As Saga and Viggo try to navigate their new life together secrets, schemes, and struggles threaten. ------ Note, this story is very much a first draft and I have no idea where I'm going with this. Updates will be sporadic. ------ As for trigger warnings: Abuse, trauma responses (including panic attacks), sexually explicit scenes. More will likely be added as I continue to write ------ Cover made by me with assistance from @JustAWannabeWriter30

♱ WHEN LOVE REFUSES TO STAY DEAD ♱ Felix Harper, an indie filmmaker with his career on the rise, has always processed grief through horror. His new project is no different: an intimate retelling of Dracula meant to exorcise feelings he'd prefer to see dead and buried. But in his search for the perfect lead actor, the person he's least expected to see again walks into the audition room. Raphael Montrose is Felix's ex-best friend, the person who once knew him better than anyone. The person he hasn't spoken to in years, not since Felix sacrificed their friendship in a desperate attempt to protect what he loved. The person who still makes Felix's heart beat in his throat. Casting him would go against any sort of common sense. But when it comes to Raphael, Felix has never had any. As the two navigate filming a potential cult classic and rebuilding the fragile trust between them, old feelings resurface and the lines between past and present, performance and reality begin to blur. But when the ghosts of their past return to haunt, will they be able to face them, or will they be forced to bury their feelings for good? For readers who enjoyed If We Were Villains, The Picture of Dorian Gray, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, a gothic second chance/friends-to-lovers romance spanning years of yearning, tenderness, betrayal and artistic obsession. ♱ cover by the amazing @raizelrose3

Meredith had always known about magic. Her family was magic, one of the most powerful mage lines out there. Having lost her parents to all the fighting though, she stayed far away from it, focusing on school and lading a primarily normal life. Until magic came knocking on her door. Someone in her family murdered one of the Shade vampires, and under treaty law, they must offer up a life in exchange. Mages are too precious, too valuable, but a single girl who refused to dance to their tune, well, not as much. Meredith is thrust into the world of the dark as a sacrifice to pay for her family's crimes, and she finds herself at the mercy of a cold vampire who hungers for her body and soul Somethings are inescapable. The dark past of her parents who she's never met. The power of creatures that thrive in the night. The call and will of magic she's fled from. While Meredith may not have signed up for the world of magic and the clash between the vampires and mages, she is now deep in the murky waters that divide the two. What lies in her family's past? Can she figure out the man who is now her owner? What does she do when her magic finally awakens and breaks free like a desperate animal free of its chains? One can run from magic, but it always gives chase. Ranked #2 in VampireRomance 10/2025 Ranked #1 in VampireRomance 10/2024 & 8/2023 & 04/2021 & 06/2020 Ranked #1 in Werewolf 05/2023 Ranked #2 in Fantasy-Romance 06/2020 Ranked #1 in EroticRomance 07/2020 Ranked #1 in Spells 08/2020

If you love the epic worldbuilding of 𝘓𝘖𝘛𝘙, the dark intrigue of 𝘎𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴, the monster-hunting grit of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳, and the soul-deep romance of 𝘖𝘶𝘵𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳, then this story is for you. --------------------------------- He's a battle-hardened knight; she's from the modern world. He survived horrors; she was shielded from them. His body and soul bear scars, but she still believes in wonders. He seeks redemption and peace, and she craves true love. Forgotten forests, cursed kingdoms, and a bond neither of them chose. Together, they must face ancient evils, unravel lost magic, and survive enemies in both shadow and light. Discover if love can truly banish the darkness in this thrilling, emotional tale! ⚔︎⚔︎⚔︎⚔︎⚔︎⚔︎⚔︎⚔︎⚔︎ "Omg... I've never been so invested in a story!" "The story is so captivating and engaging that I couldn't put it down." "The characters are incredibly well-developed!" "It reminds me of Tolkien's lost kingdoms and the mysterious allure of Arthurian and Celtic legends." *********************** 🏆 The Cliffhanger Queen by The Hidden Gem Awards 2024 ************************ 💎 FEATURED ON: @WackyWriters - "Our Judges' Favorites" @Romance - "Slow Burn" and "The Para-Romantasy Experience" @Fantasy - "Dark Fantasy" and "Serialized Spotlight" @highfantasy - "Fair Verona - Romantic Fantasy" @Ambassadors - "Para-Romantasy" @DaturaCommunity - "The Lavender | Fantasy" *********************** Highest Rankings: 🌟 #1 in Dark Fantasy Romance - 13/10/2024 🌟 #1 in War Drama - 16/10/2024 🌟 #1 in Medieval Fantasy - 14/03/2025 🌟 #2 in Portal Fantasy - 05/11/2024 🌟 #3 in Medieval - 02/12/2024 🌟 #4 in High Fantasy - 05/08/2024 🌟 #4 in Empowerment