Castlelife Stories

Winona Winslet is a servant with little hope and even less power... until she's forced to take the place of Princess Vivan, a political hostage in the Western Kingdom. Survival isn't guaranteed, and every choice could cost her life or her heart. =============================================================================== "You saw the portraits on the wall outside. That's what you need to be. Something in the corner of an eye that's never looked too closely at. One that doesn't feed conversations, but fades into the room." "Collins has told me similar," I said, sighing. "He's a smart man - good man." "Have you met him?" Wulfric raised his teacup to his mouth. "He's your father's top advisor. I've met with him on several occasions. He seems the only competent man in your whole kingdom." He paused. "Sorry, Your Highness, I find myself losing formality in your presence." ===============================================================================

Jess seems like she is the perfect girl. She is smart and kind. She loves her family more than anything, but her family has been experiencing a lot of issues these past years. Their mother left and Jess's twin brother died. Her family hasn't stayed in once place for more than a couple of months because her father has this great belief that running away from their problems will cause them less pain. Jess doesn't think it is the right choice and she is tired of running. She wants for once to stay in the same place, but when their family moves in with the royal family of Illea, she is not happy about it. It is until she meets prince Kaden. Jess stands with many questions about Who she is and what she wants to achieve. But Jess is still hurting by what has happened in the past, but will she keep pretending that she is okay, or will she let people in? Will her family stay long enough for her and Kaden to get to know each other better? To know you must read... I recommend reading The Selection series before reading this. (There will be spoilers) (This is a fanfiction for Kiera Cass selection series. I do not own any of her characters; all right are hers.)

She was never meant to be a bride... yet she became the only key to a kingdom. Clara's life changes the moment she is forced to stand in for her older sister-marrying into the mysterious royal family of Veloria. What was supposed to be a harmless wedding "pretend" quickly turns into a binding ritual, a throne-bound destiny, and a truth cruel enough to shatter everything she believed about her family. Now trapped in a kingdom with ancient customs, guarded gates, and a husband who is a stranger, Clara must learn to survive. Prince Lucian is cold, unreadable, and bound to his duty. But beneath his ice is a fire that watches her-follows her-protects her in ways he refuses to admit. She is the last woman he wanted... but the only woman the throne will accept. Caught between betrayal, royal politics, and a dangerous spark growing between them, Clara must decide: Will she fight her new fate, or will Veloria claim her heart the same way it claimed her freedom? A slow-burn royal romance filled with secrets, tension, forbidden desire, and destiny.

In Valoria Castle, Xryzmelite Arandelle Valoria carries the weight of her crown with grace, wisdom, and endless perfection. Every glance, every word, every step is measured. She has never allowed herself to be seen... not truly. Benradzmer Lighthart, the castle's quiet jokester, notices everything. He teases, he observes, and he breaks rules-just enough to make the princess smile, just enough to make the world feel lighter. In stolen moments among the stone halls and gardens, laughter begins to bloom. But the shadows of duty, expectation, and invisible crowns threaten to pull them apart. Can a princess and a jokester find joy together, even if only for fleeting moments? A slow-burn, bittersweet tale of teasing, stolen smiles, and the fragile, quiet courage of love.

In the moonlit kingdom of Lunaris, emotions are buried beneath layers of silence and duty. Among its pale spires and silver gardens lives Princess Lirael Nocturne, the heir to a throne sculpted from ice and expectation. Born with a face that never smiles and a heart that has never stirred, she is the perfect daughter of a kingdom that fears feeling. Princes from every corner of the continent come to win her hand-but none can melt her cold indifference. For Lirael, love is a word spoken often but never understood. She once asked her mother what happiness felt like. The answer never came. But when two new royal guards arrive-young men from a distant village-and a soft-spoken maid with warm hands is assigned to serve her, the silent world Lirael has always known begins to tremble. Among them is Caelan Thorne, a loyal guard whose heart belongs to another-his childhood friend Selene, now the princess's maid. Selene, however, has eyes only for someone else: Rowan, the charming second guard who doesn't know how much she's always meant to her. And in the quiet spaces between duty and longing, Lirael begins to feel something unfamiliar. Something warm. Something painful. Something that just might be love.

Princess Lysara lived inside a luxury that only looked beautiful from the outside. Grand halls, dazzling parties, and a golden throne-all of it was just an invisible cage that bound her every move. As the kingdom's heir, every smile was regulated, every step was watched, and her entire future was determined by others. But everything changed when she sneaked out of the palace and met Kael, a commoner with a gaze full of secrets. Their meeting, which was supposed to be a mere coincidence, transformed into an unexpected bond. Amidst the hustle and bustle of the market, the whispers behind the palace walls, and the shadows of a royal conspiracy, Lysara found something she had never felt before: freedom... and love. But the love of a princess for a commoner is a fairy tale forbidden to exist in the real world. As political intrigue threatens, Lysara must choose: to remain within her gilded cage, or to tear everything down for the sake of a man who isn't even worthy of being called a noble.

This book is part 3 that comes after Final Fantasy XV/ Vll Mako Crystal Hearts /IgnisX ReaderXCloud There is a time gap. Cloud Strife will also be in this book. One night, on a cloudy day. I was out hunting with Ignis, Prompto, and Gladio. Noctis was currently sleeping his 10 years. Everything was so dark and the daemons moved in. The hunt went horribly wrong. I got separated from my friends in the darkness and lost them. Sometime after I found myself crawling back to Insomnia to my shock I see familiar faces. Nyx is alive in this story.

Miss Adelaide Jones is bright, beautiful, and adored by all - but beneath her sunny exterior lies a secret she must protect at all costs. When her forbidden love for William Taylor, a young man of lower birth, threatens to shatter the perfect world her family has built, Adelaide must navigate the glittering balls, nosy siblings, and the ever-watchful eyes of her parents. Will love survive in a world ruled by etiquette, expectation, and scandal? Or will Adelaide be forced to hide her heart forever? Romance, secrets, and sibling drama collide in this elegant tale of love against the odds. With help from ChatGPT

In a world where magic is power, a young witch must choose between her family's legacy and her own path. Elara, a rebellious and fiercely independent witch, is haunted by her family's dark past and forbidden from wielding magic. But when the ruthless King Kaius sets his sights on her after years of receiving the prophecy, Elara must navigate a treacherous web of court politics and ancient magic to survive. As her family plots to reclaim the throne, Elara must decide whether to embrace her birthright or forge a new path, free from the shackles of her family's legacy. With the king's obsession closing in, can Elara find the strength to resist the temptation of power and forge her own future?

>2nd place in the Unity Awards for Mystery/Thriller Edward Stone is left dying alone in the cold snow with a rose in hand. Fates decide to show him mercy for he was a good man who tried to help others and be a good man, whom the world needed more of. His gift from the Fates is second chance in life. The Fates were kind enough to give him another chance, however, this gift shouldn't be taken lightly. Edward Stone is now Prince Isanic of Sauer. He's never had this experience, never had the life of a prince. His father one day is murdered, nobody knows who did it. Prince Isanic, now King Isanic, has gone greedy and power hungry. The Fates come down again and give him one warning about his choices. He has one chance left to right his wrongs, and the Fates are getting impatient. Started on--- 8/25/17 Highest Ranking So Far-- #498 in Mystery/Thriller cover by @penguinlilex mainly written by @penguinlilex editor- @OceanAndTheSea

The king and queen of the whole town do something horrible to there loving daughter Claire when she disobeys them.

He does not see the light, but he remembers everything. This is his voice. His truth. His forgiveness. A psychological drama about an elderly blind man who found deeper vision in darkness.

The story follows the casual and fruitful lives of four Medieval teenagers living in and around the Castle of Noralice. There is the most subtle hint of magic in this old fairy tail, but, to them, it is all part of the everyday job. Follow the packed dirt path to their humble home and see what their beautiful valley has to offer.

I was the lucky one, my stigma did not cling to me very long. I have made close friends fast. Until a blonde and dark-haired one figures out we know each other. Will history repeat itself or become better than anyone could ever imagine with my new friends for life. Will Solider First class become known to us once again? I am a Cloud, Ignis and Tifa fan. This story is continued in Mako Crystal Hearts Cloud X Reader X Ignis Is Book 2 of this.