Courtintrigue Stories

In Vallagarh, the palace glitters, but danger hides in every corner. A warrior walks among shadows, silent and watchful. A princess carries herself with grace, strength, and a spark that draws him in. When their worlds collide, hearts are tested, loyalties challenged, and desires awaken where they should not. In a kingdom of power, ambition, and peril, can love survive the storm?

Elemental magic is turning on its wielders. Fire burns its own. Water drowns. Air chokes. Earth crushes. The four kingdoms are unraveling - and they all blame the fifth. While her mother lies in a coma and her father disappears into silence, Princess Anarhia and her court are forced to rule a kingdom that was never meant to exist. The seals are breaking. The Void remembers. And peace was always a lie.

Part 1: In the late-industrial city of Hollencrown, Jonah Kinley-a 16-year-old sword prodigy tied to the Royal Hand-falls for Mallory, a poor but fierce-hearted girl hired to help at his estate. Their bond grows through small, luminous moments. They must deal with the prejudices of the upper class as the ball draws near. Part 2: Two years after Raremeer, Jonah is sent behind enemy lines with the unreadable Cadeis while Mallory holds the home front-love meets rain and steel under a king's war for "unity." This is just a first draft so do with that as you will. Also, this may sound stupid but thank you to everyone who has viewed my story. I appreciate you all so much!

In a kingdom draped in silk and secrets, Ivy Marlowe hides more than just a scar beneath her bandages. Once a survivor of a noble tragedy, now a respected physician with a sharpened smile, she walks the fine line between grace and vengeance. But when fate ties her to a prince too clever to fool and a past that won't stay buried, Ivy must decide: will she heal what's broken-or destroy what broke her?

He saved a fortress. Now he must survive a court. Kevin Ho, the Clayborn Strategist, is no longer a lost outsider. He is a hero of the Silver Dragon faction, a master of the mysterious Mandate of Heaven, and the man who holds the heart of its fierce heir, Xiao Li. But victory has a price. The war for survival is over; the war for the future has begun. Thrust into the viper's nest of sect politics, Kevin must navigate a world of poisoned smiles, ancient grudges, and a brilliant rival who offers Xiao Li everything he cannot: stability, tradition, and a legacy. As a shadowy, ancient empire stirs from legend, its whispers promising him a guaranteed path home, Kevin is forced to confront a brutal question: To change a corrupt world, must you become part of its corruption? The choices he makes will forge an empire, shatter a trust, and baptize him in a river of blood. To protect the woman he loves and the people he's sworn to defend, Kevin must become more than a strategist. He must become a monster. And learn to live with the ghost of the man he used to be.

She broke an ancient law to save an empire. He grew up to challenge her rule. And a bored goddess is watching it all. When the Emperor dies, the Qi Empire is left with an infant heir and a princess who is forbidden to rule. Defying centuries of tradition, Princess Hua takes the throne as Regent. Her weapon is not a sword, but politics, her shield not armor, but cunning. Eight years later, her brother, the new Emperor, returns from war a hero. But the bond between them is tested by power, love, and the schemes of vicious nobles. And in the shadows, a mysterious woman named Wang Rou observes everything. She has more wealth than the imperial treasury, knows every secret, and holds a power that could unravel reality itself... if she ever got up from her comfortable sofa. A tale of political intrigue, forbidden romance, divine whimsy, and the woman who changed history. --- "Updates every Tuesday and Friday !"

Born into the most powerful pack in the supernatural realm, Elara Veyne should have been a wolf. She isn't. Unable to shift and whispered about as a disappointment, Elara survives within the royal court only because she is the daughter of the King's Beta-and because the Alpha King himself watches her far too closely. When the moon rises, silver marks burn across her skin, and ancient power answers her call... power she doesn't understand and was never meant to have. King Aurelian Blackmoor rules by strength, magic, and unbreakable law. Bound by tradition, he is forced to take a chosen mate to secure the throne-knowing his true fate remains just out of reach. Until Elara comes of age, he must rule with restraint... even as his instincts claim her as his own. As tensions rise within the packs and secrets of divine blood come to light, Elara learns the truth of her heritage: her mother was no ordinary wolf, and the Moon Goddess herself watches from the shadows. She was never meant to wear a crown. She was meant to become one.

🥇 1st Place - Best Prologue (Whispers Beneath the Ice mini-awards, 2025) 🥈 2nd Place - Best Writing Style (Enchanted Grave Awards, 2025) 🥈 2nd Place - Best Villain (Starfish Awards, 2025) ⸻ ✧ ⸻ Beneath the earth, the sun is only a memory - and its light is no longer free. The powerful have bottled it, priced it, and called it holy. Every flicker, every breath, must be paid for in Lumen. Lucy Farrow was born in the Gloom, where the air tastes of rust and hope is a dangerous thing. Her mother taught her to keep her glow low - to survive unseen. But when the light inside her begins to stir, Lucy's secret could unravel the order that keeps their divided city alive. High above, in the marble halls of the Halo, Prince Cassian Soleyne uncovers a secret among ink and dust - a forbidden lineage that could unmake the order he was born to protect. His duty is to snuff it out: his heart tells him to save it. As rebellion brews in the dark and doubt kindles in the light, their paths will cross - and together they will awaken a fire long thought dead. A Radiant who could bring back the dawn... or burn the world to ash. ⸻ ✧ ⸻ His guest merely nodded sharply. "Until next time, mister Briar". With that, he turned and marched toward the door - his colleagues followed him close behind. Lucy could hear their footsteps fade away and relief washed over her. As soon as it did, the lanterns of the chandelier rattled softly - the Lumen danced for a split second, as if celebrating. But that was enough. The agents abruptly turned around, having seen the shadows on the floor - slowly, they aimed their emotionless gazes skyward, staring at the chandelier. "Tell me, mister Briar", the captain spoke, his eyes still fixated upon the lamps, "Does your Lumen always malfunction like this?" The Lantern Man tapped with a finger on the desk. "As a matter of fact, sir - yes, it does. It's still an old batch: it flickers all the time. I ought to get it replaced soon".

On a storm-torn night in Castillonia, two daughters are claimed by one family-one born pale and failing, the other a Black infant rescued from the wreckage of a foreign ship. To save their lineage, the D'Arcennes hide the sickly newborn and raise the rescued child, Maelys, as heir. Twenty-two years later, Maelys stands beneath the chandeliers of Solenir's glittering court, chosen as a potential bride for Crown Prince Laurent de Castillon. Their attraction is immediate-intellect, wit, and defiant grace ignite a scandalous spark. But whispers hiss through silk: foreign, unsuitable, impossible. When Elara-the hidden trueborn-arrives in disguise, the court becomes a crucible of rumor and knives. A kidnapping, a great hearing, a kingdom's breath held between truth and ruin. With assassins in shadows and tradition wielded like a blade, Maelys must outplay courtiers who would rather see her vanish than rule. Love, loyalty, and identity wage war beneath painted ceilings. To claim her fate-and a future for her kingdom-Maelys must become more than the girl who was switched. She must become the queen who chooses. ©️ _RelleLebby_ // R. L.

In the sacred forests of Nigeria, the Wolf Tribe has lived in harmony with the elements for centuries, their spirits tied to the land and the shifting of the moon. Amara, the daughter of the Great Chief, is a girl of gentle heart and untapped power, living a life of peace alongside her fierce sister, Alma. But a shadow is stretching across the ocean. Guided by a treacherous prophecy and a double-crossing Oracle, the Golden Moon Dynasty of South Korea seeks a power that can grant immortality. They seek the Healer. On the night of the New Yam Festival, as the moon turns a mystical green and the air is thick with the scent of roasted tubers and celebration, the drums of war will replace the drums of the dance. Chains will clank where beads once rattled. A sister will be lost to the winds. And Amara will find herself a captive in a palace of silk and steel, caught between a prince who wants her heart and a queen who wants her soul.

In a kingdom bound by duty and tradition, Mi-ran and Crown Prince Yeong-hyun share a love that must remain hidden. Sent to China, Mi-ran returns years later as a brilliant high advisor, her presence stirring desire, jealousy, and political intrigue throughout the palace. Amid whispered conspiracies, stolen glances, and the weight of crowns and crowns-to-be, their hearts must defy tradition, ambition, and danger to claim the love they've always wanted.

In the Kingdom of Avi, power is fragile-and love is forbidden. Princess Rielle, firstborn of the most powerful kingdom of the Six, stands at the center of rising war, political betrayal, and a court that questions her right to rule. As rival kingdoms demand control of the trade routes and famine spreads through the land, every choice she makes could ignite conflict. At her side is Walter, her sworn knight and personal guard-loyal, disciplined, and dangerously close. Bound by duty and watched by the court, their unspoken bond threatens to become her greatest weakness. In a world where alliances matter more than hearts, one mistake could cost her the throne-or her life.

When new bank teller Ursula stumbles upon a forbidden door at work, she unlocks more than curiosity-she releases a shimmering, antlered fey prince named August, hidden away from a world brimming with enchantment and danger. Swept into a realm where names hold power, beauty can kill, and magic seeps through the cracks of reality, Ursula must navigate the growing bond between her and August while evading threats that blur the line between wonder and nightmare. But the deeper she falls, the harder it is to tell what's real. Longing wears a hundred masks, and in a world rewritten by magic and memory, even her reflection begins to lie. + + + Updates Mon, Wed, and Sat at 3:30 pm

Amidst the grandeur of two warring kingdoms, a princess flees from a fate she never chose. Princess Elanore Juliana, bound by duty and a forced marriage to the Protestant Prince Philip Johann, escapes the palace on a stormy night, only to be found by Prince Francis Theodore-a devout Catholic from a rival kingdom. In the secrecy of moonlit chapels and hidden lessons, he catechizes her, awakening in her a forbidden faith. Their love blossoms in secret, but their union sparks a war. Betrayal, imprisonment, and a desperate battle pit them against forces that seek to keep them apart. As winter cloaks the land, a final stand will determine whether love and faith can unite two kingdoms-or destroy them both. He rescued her once. Now, he must fight to save her forever.

"I have given you my heart, my soul..." Ji-mina's voice trembled, fragile but burning. Prince Taehyung's eyes were cold. "And I told you-I cannot give you mine." Her breath broke. Silence pressed like chains. "Then why let me dream?" she cried. "Because the dream was yours, not mine." Tears fell-but fire rose. Her heart cracked, yet her spirit refused to bow. She swore in that moment, "One day, Prince... I will make you mine. Even if it destroys me." In the kingdom of Veloria, silence guards the heart more fiercely than swords. Ji-mina, a young court dancer admired for her beauty and grace, carries secrets that could shatter her fragile world. Taehyung, the crown prince bound to duty and shadowed by his father's indifference, hides his longing behind sharp words and quiet restraint. When their worlds collide within the golden halls, tension slowly turns into something dangerous-a bond neither of them can name. Between disguise, unspoken truths, and the weight of a crown, they must decide if love is worth the risk in a court where one misstep could cost everything. ◦•●◉✿CHRYSALIS✿◉●•◦

A princess, a contest, and a masked outlaw with a grudge. It's not quite a fairytale, but it's getting there! ˗ˋˏ ♡ ˎˊ˗ In the fractured Kingdom of Stormwatch, Princess Adora faces a grim future. Far from the throne, and thrust into a contest for her hand by the ruthless Prince Nicobar, she's resigned to being a pawn in his power-hungry schemes. Nicobar's hedonistic, iron-fisted rule is enforced by the Sheriff, a relentless, enchanted metal-mechanical enforcer who hunts down anyone daring to defy the crown. Yet, even he cannot stop Grimholt -the notorious, enigmatic outlaw leader -whose daring exploits have captured the hearts of the people and the ire of the Prince. As the contest unfolds, Adora finds unexpected allies and foes among the court and the bandits. Though she is powerless to stop the Prince's machinations, her heart is drawn to a mysterious, daring competitor. Dawning a plague mask and adopting the name 'The Prince of the People', he challenges not just Nicobar's plans, but everything she thought she knew about courage and justice. With storms brewing and the Sheriff closing in, the Princess must make a choice: will she risk everything for a chance at her freedom- and a love as wild as the magic of Stormwatch?

New Romantics Series #1 "She was given to him as a duty... but became his undoing." She was given to him as a duty--He never expected her to become his weakness. In a world where marriages are contracts and women are offerings, Wu Xiuying is sent to become the wife of the empire's most feared general - Li Jianjun. Cold, powerful, and unreachable, Jianjun accepts her not as a lover, but as a responsibility. Xiuying arrives timid, gentle, and seemingly fragile... but beneath her softness lies a quiet strength no one sees coming. As she enters a world of rival consorts, palace politics, dangerous secrets, and unspoken desires, Xiuying slowly transforms - from a forgotten girl into a woman of influence, grace, and silent power. And as she changes, so does the man who was never meant to love her. But love inside a harem is never simple-; Jealousy becomes deadly. Loyalty is tested. Hearts become battlegrounds. In a palace where survival is an art and love is a risk, will their growing devotion save them... or destroy them?

The Boleyn Legacy is a captivating historical drama that follows the life of Katherine Boleyn, the lesser-known sister of Anne Boleyn, during the tumultuous reign of King Henry VIII. Set against the backdrop of the Tudor court, the series explores themes of ambition, love, betrayal, and the struggle for power as Katherine navigates the intricate dynamics of her family and the royal court. The story begins with Katherine, a beautiful but naive fifteen-year-old, living in the shadow of her ambitious sister, Anne. While Anne seeks to capture the heart of the King, Katherine is determined to forge her own path, unaware of her own allure and the attention it garners. Her life takes a turn when King Henry VIII arrives at Hever Castle for a visit. During this visit, Katherine unexpectedly encounters the King in the library, where their shared love of literature leads to an unlikely bond. Through lavish ballrooms, secret rendezvous, and the intrigue of court politics, The Boleyn Legacy portrays Katherine's transformation from a sheltered girl to a young woman who must decide between her heart and her duty. As she discovers her own strength, Katherine must navigate the dangerous waters of court life, ultimately questioning whether love and loyalty can coexist in a world rife with ambition and betrayal.

"Beneath the obsidian spires of Nocturne, where starlight is a forgotten myth, Lady Seraphina is bound by a chilling betrothal. Her veiled groom, Lord Valerian, is a creature of shadow and whispers, his touch as cold as the moonless nights. Their marriage is a pact, not of love, but of secrets, sealed with vows that echo through the labyrinthine halls of his haunted estate. As Seraphina unravels the enigma of her husband and the ancient curse that clings to his bloodline, she discovers a forbidden desire blooming in the darkness. But in Nocturne, every secret has teeth, and every vow is a snare. Will Seraphina pierce the veil of Valerian's past, or will she become another ghost trapped within his shadowed embrace?"