Captain Kieran Crowe fears nothing-not the gallows, not the navy, not the sea itself. But when his hunt for treasure drives The Iron Serpent into siren waters, he meets a fate no blade can fight. He encounters the daughter of the siren queen, her voice a lullaby that lures men to their doom. Yet when her coven drags Crowe's crew beneath the waves, she spares him. Predator and prey clash on a forsaken shore-his defiance against her hunger, her song against his will-until something deeper binds them. Their love is violent, impossible, undeniable. Together they defy sea and shore, fighting witches, mutiny, and curses that would tear them apart. But the sea does not forgive, and every joy comes shadowed by loss. From black-sailed raids to London's gray streets, theirs is a bond that scars, burns, and endures. And when death finally claims them, pirate and siren are reunited on a silver shore, the Iron Serpent reborn beneath eternal skies. A tale of ruin and salvation, of storm and tide. Love was never gentle for them-yet it was forever. ⛔️Trigger Warnings ⚠️‼️ This story contains mature and potentially distressing content, including: Violence & Death: graphic descriptions of battle, drowning, mutilation, and death. Sexual Content: explicit scenes, including rough/passionate intimacy and power dynamics. Dubious Consent Themes: moments of coercion, power imbalance, and dark intimacy (always resolved within the context of the fated-mate bond). Pregnancy & Miscarriage: depictions of childbirth, miscarriage, and grief associated with lost children. Infanticide/Child Death: brief but significant scenes of harm to children/siren offspring. Torture & Cruelty: both physical and emotional, including betrayal and manipulation. Curses & Witchcraft: supernatural elements with dark undertones. Alcohol & Tavern Settings: drinking, gambling, and implied debauchery. Themes of Grief, Trauma, and Betrayal: recurring throughout.

Zaria was a princess-not by blood but by capture. She was abducted in her teens from the western Slavic tribes and kept as a virgin by the powerful warring king, Sharvur. Cruel and strategically gifted, his Scythian armies controlled all the territories in the shadows of the Altai Mountains to the east, some twenty-six hundred years before our time. Told by the oldest shaman in his land, that as long as Zaria remained pure of body and did not succumb to the lust which permeated Sharvur's court, his kingdom would remain invincible. But like the fanciful tattoos which Zaria had added each year to her supple body, her curiosity and desires increased, threatening to bring down the empire. In 1993 a team of Russian archaeologists discovered a rich burial tomb on the bleak steppes bordering Russia, Mongolia and Kazakhstan. Frozen and remarkably preserved in the permafrost, they uncovered the mysterious body of a woman they would call the "Siberian Princess." Her body was yet that of a young female, but she had the most compelling tattoos ever discovered in ancient history. This is her story. How she loved and how she died. [The two-part saga, "The Tattooed Princess" and "The Tattooed Princess: Book Two--Escape to the West" is additionally available in e-book format through Amazon Kindle Books. Find other completed works by Califia Montalvo on her Amazon profile page here: https://www.amazon.com/author/califia.montalvo ]

Her entire life, Iliana has heard that those affected by the hands of the gods will live harsh, grand lives. Unfortunately for her, over the past month she has learned exactly how true those stories are. For Kain, that means learning how to deal with what it means to be a hero. Selflessness and bravery are required in equal measure, as well as the will to step into a role he has never wanted to play. As those around him begin to recognize the string of fate at play, unexpected allies arise, and take actions that will shake the world as he knows it. For Iliana, it means navigating life among the Reotakian peerage. Given to the emperor as a plaything, she must learn to hold her tongue, or suffer at the madman's hands. Unfortunately for both of them, games played by the gods are never easy. The measure of life in the eyes of an immortal will always be different than that of a human. And the death of a hero, necessary for the betterment of the world. **Cover by ItalyChick**

Lyda has been an outcast all her life in Verdallan. While life had never been easy for her following her mother's death, friendships she made a long the way helped her to survive. But, when a new queen takes the throne, Lyda is forced to make a decision that will change her life forever, and she is forced into exile from the only home she's ever known. Exile may sound terrifying but even more so when it sends you into the fae lands that no one has returned from in 500 years. Will Lyda be able to escape exile and save her home? Or will she be trapped amongst a violent kind that has been lost to history forever? Beast of Flames will have chapters posted weekly! I would love to hear any suggestions or comments to help improve my writing!

Betrayed by the people she once loved, cared for, and protected, Queen Gatria is determined to make everyone suffer and feel her wrath. With the intent of saving her sisters while executing her revenge, can the Mistress of Nature carry out her plans and succeed in time? ****** Finally free from being held captive for two centuries, Queen Gatria Valen Balsatra sets on a quest to free her sisters and exact her revenge. With her heart full of wrath, she is prepared to slaughter everyone who would stand in her way, her ex-lover included. Now faced with numerous betrayals and hindrances, Queen Gatria is put to the test. Can she save her people and live up to her role as the Mistress of Nature and overseer of Azitrea? Or will her unending rage cause everything to crumble down and die? [ BOOK 2 OF AZITERA: YTHER'S QUEEN ] CECELIB | C.C. COVER: Regina Dionela

Greed and ambition have nearly driven the kingdom of Aefither into ruin. Lily, one of Aefither's faithful guardians has suffered greatly. Imprisoned and punished for a crime she never committed, Lily sets off a series of events that threatens to destroy everyone. Aurnia is haunted by the promises she could never fulfill. A simple mission to find a reclusive goddess could be the answer to all her problems, there's just one problem. Old grudges have a habit of coming back to bite you. Orion is lost. Raised by two bickering aunts he's never had much time to figure out what he wants. Without much of a purpose he spends his time trying to live up to expectations, then one mistake catapults him into the center of an ancient dispute. As their paths begin to merge, both Orion and Aurnia begin to realise just how close they are walking the line between destruction and salvation. [COVER] The beautiful cover was made by @MoranaInDesign! [UPDATES] First week of each month [NOTE] "All Rights Reserved" means that no part of this work may be replicated elsewhere. I am only publishing this on W A T T P A D. I have not given anyone permission to repost my work. Read this anywhere else, it's a mirror site and you're at risk of malware attacks. This work is not to be used for AI training. [ACHIEVEMENTS] March 2021 - Featured in @WattpadDarkFantasy's "A Kingdom in Shadows" reading list. Sept 2021 - Featured in @Fantasy's "Dark Fantasy" reading list. Oct 2021 - Featured in @StoriesUndiscovered's "Into the Abyss" reading list. Third place in the 2021 Eunoia Awards! Sept 2022 - Featured in @Fantasy's "Hidden Fantasy Gems from Wattpad Outreach" reading list Fourth place in the 2022 Philosopher Awards! First place in batch three of the Lore Awards! Aug 2024 - Featured in @Fantasy's Dark Fantasy, Epic Fantasy and Serialised Spotlight reading lists April 2025 - Featured in @Fantasy's Ambassadors Picks reading list Nov 2025 - Featured in @Fantasy's Gods & Goddesses reading list

*NOTE* Before starting this book, read the Duchess Trilogy (Book One: Mafia) FIRST! LINK: https://www.wattpad.com/story/151255501-duchess-trilogy-book-1-mafia *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-* Aubrie adjusts to the royal lifestyle accustomed to in the Kingdom of La Nuit. Back to new rules, new requirements to being a Duchess, and most importantly, being a good mother to her child. As she balances her new life and raises the stakes of becoming a well-respected Duchess to the Kingdom and the community, She soon realizes that the royal life isn't what she thought it would be. A familiar face returns after surviving the night of the school fire, but it only brings more problems than good. The gift of what was supposed to be a blessing turned into a curse when Aubrie realized that when all the mafia community memories were wiped away, that meant her old friends. "It's not the future you are afraid of. It's the fear of the past repeating itself that haunts you." -T.W. W

Please read Book 1 and Book 2 of this Trilogy series! Book 1: Book 2: ******************************************************** A magical spell breaks out in the Kingdom of La Nuit and changes the course of history for everyone within the community. Aubrie and her La Nuit family are broken by the occurrences that happened during the opening night of the opera, "The Phantom of the Opera." Trials test the Duchess and here we will see where choices will determine and change the course of the family, and even some friendships, forever.

Dragonkin lords rule the continent, with humans their subjects and occasionally their property. Rowan, a mountain girl finds herself bonded to the Highlords, least favorite son. Can she create a happy family with her new dragon lover without his disaproving family finding out? A dangerous game with tragedy, hatchlings, betrayal, and overcoming impossible odds. A slow burn, epic fantasy with adult content.

A maiden must marry into nobility to uphold honour in her family's name. However, when her soon-to-be husband is burned alive by a fiery creature, she realizes there's more to life than just suitors and balls. ～·～·～ As a woman, Alyria Willows is expected to cast aside her pursuit of independence to fulfil her duties as an acquiescent housewife; all for the sake of one's honour not even her own. However, the veil isn't as pellucid as Alyria thinks when a devastating upheaval leaves her grasping for answers. It's only after surviving a terrifying experience that she discovers more than blood flows through her veins. But that'll be the least of her concerns when a creature neither man nor dragon stalks her from the shadows. His gaze pierces like iron. His power radiates like lava. But even a man of his strength cannot hinder the threat that seeks to destroy. A ballet of starlight foretells a restless war. Lies will be unearthed, truths will be muddled, and victories will come at a steep price. But not everything is as it seems. After all, how can she trust a man of fire and ore when he may be the embodiment of evil itself? ________________ WARNING: crude language, depictions of violence and gore, mature content. A few scenes will be offensive and WILL trigger some audiences. READ AT YOUR DISCRETION. Previously known as Destined to the Dragon. (Written in British English, set in the 1800s) Beauitful cover by @lavendareyes