A LINE UNBROKEN. A TRUTH UNSPOKEN. Born into wealth and privilege as the niece of an emperor, Starborn Lady Mhera never dreamt that tragedy would shatter her world. But darkness roils beneath the peaceful facade of the Holy City: a rebellion is brewing among the Arcborn-the dangerous, magic-blooded undercaste of Penrua-and they will stop at nothing to destroy the peace of the realm. That much is proven to Mhera when she is just a girl and her greatest treasure is taken from her. Years later, still wounded by the evil the Arcborn wrought against her, she is on the brink of professing her final vows as a nun...but before she can accept the life of safety and solitude she doesn't truly desire, she is offered a chilling compromise with fate that threatens everything she has ever known. FIRST PLACE WINNER - 2018 Clash of Swords (hosted by The Fae Folk) - Dark Fantasy Category SECOND PLACE WINNER - 2018 Sunset Awards - Fantasy Category SECOND PLACE - 2018 X Factor Awards - Overall!

A dynasty story, filled with betrayal, forbidden love, deceit, treacherous plans, and a rivalry that goes down in history. The palace sees new additions to the family as the Emperor takes on concubines, however, with the additions comes treachery as they crave power. After a failed assassination attempt on the Crown Prince that so happen to swap the soul of Princess Yu Rou, as she awakens with her future incarnation You Lan, a history major who is a budding detective in her hometown. You Lan will now have to rely on her historical knowledge to navigate this dangerous storm that has been brewing in the palace for decades. Join her on the adventure as she tries to stay afloat in the treacherous waters known as the Lotus Palace. For within the Palace walls, you are no longer safe.

*Please read the edited version of this story by the same name* It was meant to be a privilege to become a Concubine of the Korean Emperor, Min Yoongi. His charming demeanor and well respected nature made him a favorite throughout Korea. But truthfully, I couldn't care less. Oddly enough, I was a doppelganger to Queen Min, Min Yoongi's ruthless wife. Just trying to survive might not be enough in this hell hole.

*****New chapters on Fridays**** The Queen of Joseon born from a family of nobility raised in propriety, desperate for the love of the king and a woman from a middle-class family whose beauty captivates the heart and mind of the King. They start in an epic tug of war over the heart of a man, the people of the nation and ultimately the throne. Who will win? And who will be the one who loses everything?

Li Hua enters The Palace as a concubine and she'll leave as the Empress