Ancientkorea Stories

~ a BTS historical fiction AU ~ "There are only two ways to leave the palace. Either you step on people and crush them to death, or you completely turn away and ignore them." -- The Crowned Clown They will tell you that love is the awakening of the soul, reaching out to entwine with another. They say that love itself is flawless, though its two lovers may be inherently flawed. He said love was like the moon -- unappreciated, yet purge the night of its gentle illumination, and people will begin to understand its necessity and beauty. Love is all these things and more. It is pain, searing fire ripping through sanity. It is hatred of life's cruel fate, regret of taking its beauty for granted, guilt for feeling a spark of connection with anyone else. King Yoongi's untimely death plunges the kingdom of Joseon into a period of darkness. No one grieves more than his wife, Baram, who is now tasked with finding a suitable successor. The clock is ticking, as Japan grows bolder with its invasions, yet how can any king compare to Baram's beloved? Who can shatter her wall of grief and prove that love is not an impossible dream? for @moonchild_cupcake_ :)

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(UPDATES ARE EXTREMELY SLOW) Lord Lee Hyun is a rich and extravagant young man. Not only does he have royal blood, but his father is a cousin and an esteemed advisor to the Emperor himself. Well known throughout the city of Hanseong as a kind and generous lord, he is looked favorably by nobles and peasants alike. Yet, Lee Hyun's life takes a huge turn when he meets Princess Chae Hee, a daughter of a lowly concubine. Pretty much outcasts within the royal court, Princess Chae Hee and her mother tries anything to raise their social standing and survive in the treacherous court of Joseon. Yet Lee Hyun offers them his hand, or is it Chae Hee who forces his hand? Nothing is certain in the dangerous lives of Joseon's top courtiers, yet one thing is for certain. Even in the most barren of lands, love finds a way to blossom.

Three people. One, a Japanese prince, arranged to wed the princess of another country. Second, a lonesome heir to the throne, guarded by walls and an icey aura. Third, a youth with severed bonds to a royal, once favoured by the prince, now content with the role of a servant. A take on the fairytale "Beauty and the Beast". *･゜ﾟ･*:.｡..｡.:*･' *'･*:.｡. .｡.:*･゜ﾟ･* This is part of a collection of fairy tales with an LGBTQIA+ twist on them. They aren't completely true to the original fairy tales, and they MAY OR MAY NOT end the same way as the original. I hope you enjoy! - @VesperAverySage

Power hungry nobles, cunning royal consorts and ruthless and ambitious kings and princes- the Imperial Palace has it all. From treachery, drama, revenge, lies, back-stabbing, double-crossing, ruthless power struggles, betrayal, plots and schemes- the Imperial Palace is a very dangerous place to be for the weak hearted. Unfortunately for her, Kim Hye-ri finds herself stuck in the middle of it all. And to add icing to the cake that is the "royal mess" that she's in- she's completely clueless as to what to do to survive in the Imperial Palace. Not to mention that she finds herself stuck amidst two brothers and the most iconic power struggles for the royal throne. What will she do? Who will she choose when her heart refuses even the thought of betraying either? Which path will she ultimately decide to take? Will she succumb to the addiction of power? And will the once naïve Lady Kim end up losing all that is dear to her in the process? HIGHEST RANKINGS: #1 in saeguk #3 in ancientkorea #7 in goreyo

Year: 1258 Place: Goryeo "Our love is like the plum blossom, The freezing snow can't bury it..." "Do you honestly believe that such poetic lines are going to calm my anxious heart!" She shouted, her eyes blur with tears. Gently holding her by her shoulders he reassured, "If I die, I die for Goryeo." Although she wished she could shed some tears and prevent him from leaving; she knew it was impossible. No amount of tears, loss or death was going to stop him from partaking in this war. He gently hugged her, with love and reassurance. Could the time freeze like snow? Can this moment last for eternity? Could I never say goodbye? Her mind raced with thoughts and her eyes flooded with tears. But time never stood still. He moved away and briskly walked past her. Stopping for a second, he looked at Kyung Hae saying, "Take care of her." With that, he left. A saga of love and death A tale of war and peace 한 송이 매화 Han Song-i Maehwa The Last Plum Blossom

In ancient Korea there have been many tales of mythical beings, none yet to be discoverd. That is up untill two weeks ago when the kingdom of Busan was introduced to the one and only Gangcheori shapeshifter, otherwise known as Jeon Jeongguk. The shapeshifter came out of hiding to reunite with his brothers, the four warriors of Busan. Hearing the news of this mythical new arrival to Busan, Prince Park Jimin wanted him, in more ways then one. This book is filled with Chaos, Fantasy, Friendship , Growing love and many downfalls. Keep reading to findout the story of Prince Park Jimin and his Gangcheori, Jeon Jeongguk. ~Ancienttimekorea ~Royal/Shapeshifter AU ~TPJJK/BTMPJM ~Gore, Smut, Angst

She was but an infant when he was the emperor who was cursed into a beast - unknowingly. She was the new face of the heavens and he? As hell. The two of them weren't fated nor destined for one another, but he forced destiny and fate to. << Full Synopsis Inside >> beautiful cover by @aLovelyDaydream

Jade King is an African American girl, orphaned at an early age, her life took a drastic turn.King Munnu of Silla was destined to be a powerful King with Dragon spirit but his destiny was tampered with and unfortunately he grew up to be a weak King.What happens when the past and present collide and Jade is thrust back in time? Will they survive and will history be rewritten? Will they find love and will their love survive amidst the danger and intrigue?

❝He has the scent of a dragon.❞ In the remote Ryusan Mountains, Hajoon lives peacefully among his clan until the Emperor's fear sparks a quiet massacre. His village is burned, his people slaughtered, and Ha-joon is left with nothing but vengeance. He swears to awaken the dragons of legend and bring ruin to the Eunwol Empire. Disguised as a loyal contender in a brutal competition, Hajoon claws his way into the palace as the personal guard to the enigmatic Prince Seoyul. But as secrets unfold and loyalties blur, Hajoon's mission grows dangerously complicated. Meanwhile deep beneath the earth, the dragons stir. And when they wake, no throne will be safe. Updates weekly.⋆.˚ ᡣ𐭩 .𖥔˚

Han Hyerin was her name when she turned back in time to the Joseon Dynasty. Her intelligence and elegance had destined her to live her life as the royal concubine for the King, Lee Hwon. Her intelligence and elegance had charmed and assist the King in reigning the country. *This story definitely for Jungkook & IU shippers.. I love them so much Lee Hwon (crown prince later king) = Jungkook Han Hyerin= IU

Yi Ji-Hoon, once an ordinary human, was cursed with immortality against his will. Now, in the 21st century, he encounters a young woman who is the mirror image of Han-Na, the unrequited love he lost 145 years ago. Determined to rewrite the past and seize the second chance fate has granted him, Ji-Hoon dares to hope for a new beginning. But his hopes are threatened when he crosses paths with someone from his past: the reincarnation of his once-trusted friend-the very person who drove a dagger into Han-Na's heart. With the scars of betrayal still fresh in his immortal heart, Ji-Hoon is caught between revenge, redemption, and the chance to rewrite history. Will love and forgiveness prevail, or will the shadows of the past repeat themselves in an endless cycle of heartbreak?

An insignificant court lady reveals to be the missing princess when she was just a little girl.

King Jeon Jeongguk feels isolated in a kingdom of fear until Kim Young Mi arrives. She sees beyond his tough exterior, igniting unexpected feelings. As they grow closer, Jungkook realizes he wants to win her heart, while she struggles to believe he could truly love her. "Transported to the past, I'm drawn to Him, a ruthless ruler with a hidden softness. After a painful betrayal, I question if I deserve love. Why would a mere girl like me catch his eye? Every encounter leaves me flustered and insecure." "Young Mi has broken through my defenses. Her strength captivates me, wanting to show her that love knows no bounds. How do I convince her that I'm not just a king, but a man ready to cherish her?" As tensions rise and danger looms, can their love survive the obstacles of two different worlds?

Kihyun is a pastor in a Korea at the dawn of being annexed by Japan, and the evangelical mission is particularly important to him in order to be able to help his fellows and participate in the modernization of the kingdom. Im Changkyun is a shaman, rooted in Korean tradition. He lives alone, in a sanctuary he built in the middle of a forest, where he comes into perfect harmony with nature and the spirits of the dead. Defying all the rules of their society, their destinies will soon cross and become one: one wonders if this is the will of God, the other wonders about the intervention of a celestial power. [Translation of my story "Solo Sana" in French]

❝Any reason why you care for things that don't last very long?❞ she asked him. ❝Time flies quickly, Soo-yeon,❞ he answered with a smile, ❝the fact that they don't last long is already a reason itself.❞ ----- The more Han Soo-yeon talked to Park Yeon-jin, the more she was convinced that they both had grown too different for each other. The fiancé she once knew had been long gone, and the man that remained was someone she simply could not love. That is, until she learns just how fragile and fleeting life truly is. When Soo-yeon is harshly thrown into a historical Korea not at all similar to her own, she finds herself missing the life she once had, along with the man she had taken for granted. Many struggles arise when she's stuck in a confusing war-torn kingdom filled with countless rebellions and scheming nobles. Finding her way back home wouldn't be easy. Even more so when she meets the one person she did not expect to see; Yeon-jin himself. But the thing is, he didn't seem to know her at all. Soon enough, Soo-yeon makes a promise. She will do whatever it takes to survive and live her second life to the fullest. If it is a cruel path that she has to go through in order for Yeon-jin to remember her, then she will gladly choose to walk through. What she didn't expect however, were the countless secrets he had been hiding along the way. ----- The tale of wandering souls and their chances at life. As different obstacles arise, they depart and discover their paths back home. ----- Historical Fiction Romance The music and pictures all belong to their respective owners. FIRST PLACE in the BLUE ROSE AWARDS - 2019 FIRST PLACE in the GALAXY AWARDS - 2019 FIRST PLACE in the PINEAPPLE AWARDS - 2020

"You're the only person who didn't run away. Why is that?" "I don't run away from my responsibilities." (f/n) (l/n) is the daughter of a village chief in the north of Goryeo. There she lives in harmony, peace, and happiness with the other people of the village. But one day, fate decided to turn things upside down and now she was going to be sacrificed to the so-called "Monster of the Mountains". Will her life turn into a complete hell hole that no could escape or will it become the total opposite?

It's a short story with one part so no comments 😜

Long ago in ancient Korea, a love story occurred as an adventure ,not just a cliché romance. Jang Sa Rah, a singer met a man in their Inn, Park Jin Hu. After gaining eachother's affection and trust, they were bothered by the King's plan for an invasion in other Kingdom. Park Jin Hu was captured due to his purity and kindness. By the spell of the King's Mage, Cho Min Hu, he turned the gentle creature to a monster , as a weapon or a puppet to be used by the Kingdom of Faey-ra. Jang Sa Rah, together with her companions, have gone to their quest to save the good ones and the love of her life.

Athena, a young woman who loves reading books and Manhwas to escape reality and the men of her generation. Suddenly, she finds herself transported to a mysterious place after an accident she had on her way back home. She falls falls into a river while trying to catch her phone and finds herself in the world of the current Manhwa she's reading. Little does she know that she will meet her fictional crush, Lord Yoon Seungho. 🚫‼️THE STORY ISN'T ALL MINE. THIS IS A FANFICTION!! "Painter of the night", is a completed Manhwa written and illustrated by Byeonduck.I DON'T OWN ALL THE CHARACTERS, MOST OF THEM ARE FROM THE MANHWA.‼️🚫