When the monster she fears is the only one who can truly see her. Annika has always felt like a pariah. She is no stranger to sideways glances or whisperings of others in the streets. From a young age, she refused to believe her life was a predetermined path, laid out by the traditions and expectations of society. When Bloodwood Forest calls upon Annika to assist a fellow outcast, will she relinquish all she has worked for to help him rescue the very people who banished him? Drigka, a war-hardened and seasoned warrior, has always lived by a strict code of honour, following the rules of his people. He is a pillar of strength, a symbol of dedication within his clan. However, when fate deals him a devastating blow and his honour is stripped away, he must convince another to help before all is lost. This story will update every Monday & Thursday. Content Warnings:- Graphic Violence, Abandonment, Gore, Sex, Death, Blood, Exile Book Cover Artwork by @speedylomuk on IG - No AI used. This story was reformatted on 28th November 2025, to help fit Wattpads suggestions better. Sorry for any inconvenience. Please note that this is not the final version of Forged In Bloodwood, this is just a draft. Once the story is complete I will be rewriting, adding more detail and editing. Best Rankings so far. 🎗️ #1 -romance 🎗️ #1 Orc 🎗️ #1 exile 🎗️ #2 multiple POV 🎗️ #3 fantasy creatures 🎗️ #6 happily ever after 🎗️ #10 warriors 🎗️ #12 monster romance 🎗️ #14 monsters

At Blackridge Academy, excellence isn't optional-it's expected. Nestled in a sprawling campus framed by iron gates and ivy-covered towers, Blackridge boasts the kind of alumni who end up running the world. Here, reputations are made, secrets are currency, and every move is part of a bigger game. Valentina Salvatore was born to win. The girl with a 4.0 GPA, a seat on the student council throne, and an untouchable résumé. Every inch of her existence has been meticulously planned, executed, perfected. She's the model student, the crown jewel of Blackridge-and she's about to graduate on top. Ryker Sinclair? He couldn't care less. With a devil-may-care smirk, a body sculpted from endless football practices, and a bank account most countries would envy, Ryker is Blackridge's notorious golden boy. His nights are filled with red Solo cups and fast cars. His days? Tolerated with sunglasses and hangovers. But beneath the reckless charm lies something darker. A secret. A pressure to carry a legacy he never wanted. They were never supposed to cross paths. Until a bet threatens to ruin everything-and they're forced to work together to keep it buried.

Ariadne refuses to become the perfect little wife for some rich noble, so why not try and be an assassin? Ariadne Thatcher was raised to be the ideal wife and mother. From the age of six, her mother gradually transferred her responsibilities to her daughter, claiming that it was training for her future married life. Meanwhile, her father, a guard in the royal army, never questioned why his young daughter was taking over all the cooking and chores that her mother used to handle. Ariadne's younger brother, Finian, who was five years younger than her, was carefree and often caused problems that she had to clean up. One day, Ariadne's mother came home and happily announced that she had found the perfect match for her: a young noble eager to marry. It was clear that her mother was essentially trying to sell her to this noble. If Ariadne married him, her family's social standing would greatly improve, and they would likely receive a substantial dowry. Ariadne refused to be treated like cattle. However, when her mother insisted that she meet Lord the next day, she reluctantly agreed. The Lord she encountered was a monster who desired her for her body and was determined to take what he wanted, regardless of her consent. She managed to escape and ran away, resolved never to look back. Her childhood friend, Evangeline Ashwood, lived in a nearby village, so she decided to travel there. During her journey, she would meet a man named Thorne Whitlock, to whom she felt an inexplicable attraction that she was unwilling to acknowledge. However, when she discovers that his profession is that of an assassin, she seizes the opportunity to learn from him. She is determined not to be helpless in the face of danger. Ariadne will take her destiny from the god's and transform it with her own hands. She would never accept the role of a submissive wife meant only for breeding like an animal Book 1 of The Ashen Reign Series

Torin Steele had his fair share of pickings when it came to women, but the Grand Council of Elders wouldn't soil the royal bloodline with a low born female. Or any who didn't obtain the same level of power. After years of searching in courts for his fated mate and coming out empty, the kingdom could not wait any longer for an heir. After many meetings and votes the decision was finally made from the Elders. Torin could pick any mateless female dragon, or one low stationed girl that had enough power in her veins to not make him look like a fool. Ridge Kaelith had made his life simple. Well, as simple as it could get. He told himself countless times he was just fine being the first bonded rider in history, and the first orc to ever leave their mountain villages let alone be Hand to the King. Torin and Ridge had grown up as brothers, but life in the capitol wasn't easy for an Orc. His own kind disowned him, and finding love was practically impossible. That stoicalness drifted when met by a feisty redheaded pirate who melted away the bitterness. Ridge's biggest problem? His brother already had his eyes on her, and even worse, he had to be her escort and guard. Aspen Leighson had lived a quiet life in her fishing village on the southern shore, until the royal guards came with two witches asking for all girls between the ages of 16-28 who were unmarried, to withstand tests by order of the King. The cover picture is NOT mine, only the title is that's on it. It was an image I found on Pinterest but dont know who had originally posted it. If anyone does know, I'd love to know that way I can give the proper credit. Thanks!