Intrigue Stories

He woke in a dying empire. And he remembered everything. Michael Jameston, a 55-year-old American silkscreen craftsman and executive, finds himself in the crumbling shadow of Byzantium-inhabiting the body of Constantine Palaiologos, Despot of Morea. With modern knowledge and a lifetime of hard-earned pragmatism, he must navigate medieval warfare, religious schisms, and imperial decay to rewrite history. Can one man change the fate of an empire? What to Expect: Strategic Isekai - No system. No magic. Just realism and grit. Empire-building in a grounded 15th-century Byzantine setting Military campaigns, diplomacy, and court intrigue Multiple POVs, with a central focus on the MC's rise Believable, slow technological progression Based on deep historical research - real names, real places, real stakes 2-3k word chapters released every Monday and Thursday Currently 14 chapters ahead on Patreon If you enjoy alternate history, grounded strategy, or kingdom building, Empire Rewritten is for you.

From Priestess to Concubine to Queen Ashri, a beautiful Nubian priestess who worships at the temple of Demeter & Persephone in Cyrene Greece is captured by Spartan soldiers who sack the island her temple is on, becoming the captive of General Omiros and taken back to Sparta

Dexter's life takes a turn when a new serial killer pops up in Miami. A mysterious new puzzle appearing on the horizon along with a new coworker and a gut wrenching twist. Who knows, an unexpected connection may spark, or something so morbid it'll make your skin crawl.

Brent is half-Avat, half-Arkanian --- and the Arkanian Empire wants him dead. From timid child to rebel leader, he fights to free the enslaved Avat people, but darkness follows him everywhere. Visions of a forgotten hero hint at a legacy he never wanted, and a power he barely understands begins to stir beneath their weight. To save the world and all he loves, he may have to risk everything. But freedom comes at a price no one can pay. Updates Tues & Thurs at 5PM EST.

The immortal founders are dead, leaving the black-blooded Truebloods in peril. Dying Emperor Edward must choose between his twin sons: Verdurian, the golden heir, and Darkion, the crippled exile from the Arctic North. Fearing a coup, Verdurian's Empress-mother sends him east to Eusaeria to raise an army and seize his own throne. Meanwhile, in frozen Arckend, the mutationless Darkion renounces his bloodline and serves the Wards who raised him. But when a letter names him heir, paranoia ignites. To protect him, his Ward sends him into the cursed Dark Country to awaken a titan-killing beast. Instead, he wakes a vampire god. Cursed and lifeless, Darkion returns possessed, his undead legions devouring the North's capital until one man sacrifices himself to end the horror. The castle burns. The boy dies. In the East, Verdurian's war against tribal king Herant collapses when he kills his own bastard son. Unaware a demonic bargain saved him, he survives a divine strike and awakens marked with burning silver scars. He returns to ruin and exile. In the capital, Darkion survives an assassination by his sister. Their black blood binds; their hair turns violet-the color of the gods. Deified, they now want to force the crown upon their heads yet his heart remains in the North. Returning North, the man who raised him drives a sword through Darkion's chest. But Katrien pulls him from death. Wounded, Darkion takes the throne he never wanted: The Crown of Ice. The coronation shatters the realm. Verdurian, forged in flame, returns to claim the crown but is branded heretic for his forbidden bargains. Hunted, he steals the last World Titan from Edward's line. War erupts. Verdurian crushes the capital. Darkion is betrayed and cast again into the cursed dark as his brother rises beyond mortality. The world's fate rests on two sons: one crowned in silver flame, one buried in ice and blood.

A servant's son. A cursed gift. A love that could shatter a kingdom. In a world teetering on the brink of war, Loyn, a servant's son with fragile ice magic, dares to dream of knighthood. His gift is seen as a curse, his bloodline a barrier, and his heart is filled with doubt. Yet, guided by his mother's faith and a knight whose praise is harder to earn than any victory, he presses on. Amidst the gathering storm, he finds an unlikely beacon: Princess Eila, radiant as dawn, whose kindness disarms more surely than any sword. But in a kingdom where shadows of betrayal lengthen and empires clash, their bond becomes a dangerous folly. When war consumes everything, Loyn is forced to make an impossible choice between his heart, his honor, and the fate of the very kingdom he swore to protect. ✨ Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult, Romantasy ✨ Themes: Slow Burn Romance, Forbidden Love, Magic, War, Knights, Royalty, Coming of Age ✨ Updates: Regularly (1 page = 1 day) 📖 A poetic fantasy confession about childhood and the dream to rise above it.

The Murasi haunt the ruins of a dying world. Kaida storms keep what's left alive. Erith hides a secret that could save them... or end everything. Under Quiet Skies is a story of loss, endurance, and fragile connections that keep us human as the world forgets its own balance.

In the first book of the Stormcrier Chronicles, a revolution stirs in the east as ancient dragons return to the continent of Verden after being extinct for 100 years. A young man's world is turned upside down as he attempts to find his place in a country full of more conflict and secrets then he could have ever imagined. #1 in #newseries #1 in #newaccount #1 in #swordandsorcery

[COMPLETE] I died from overwork and woke up as the empire's most spoiled villainess-Lady Seraphina Valeria. In the novel, she was executed for trying to poison the saintly heroine. I have no plans of dying again, thank you very much. My new plan? Avoid the heroine, outsmart the prince, and strike a deal with the mysterious black-market mage everyone fears. Unfortunately, the story doesn't like being rewritten-and the "villainess" everyone hates might just become its biggest glitch. If fate wants me dead again, it'll have to try harder.

When no one knows you're alive, its liberating and confining. It's one of the best things that can happen to you, especially if you're a villain! You can be someone else, live the life you never could, do the things you only dreamt of! You would think, at least. However, the best thing you can do is start over new and embrace anonymity, new horizons, more opportunity. Until, that is, the holder of the lien on your life cold calls you home -- now what? Act like you didn't get the call? Take a third shot at redemption? Or better yet -- do something bold and reclaim your life? Only if you've got the guts to own it - but you just may end up dead, for real this time. The Deets: * once weekly chapter drops * no profanity, no graphic sex/violence scenes * this a basically book one of a series I'm working on so expect more! ~~~And btw the pics shown here all came from Pinterest ~~~

When Gloria, a young girl from a noble family is taken to the imperial harem, she knows her life will never be the same. She must navigate the dangerous world of the Topkapi Palace, where beauty is both a weapon and a curse. Surrounded by envious concubines, she quickly learns that survival means more than just obedience - it requires intelligence, charm, and a willingness to play the deadly game of court intrigue. But when she catches the attention of the Sultan himself, she becomes a target in the harem's endless battle for power.

In the heart of the vast ocean lies the empire of Mesos, a land of prosperity, secrets, and ancient power. Born into the prestigious House of Lapis, known for their mystical ties to the deep-blue stone of protection-Lapis Lazuli-Lavei Lapis was a prodigy: beautiful, wise, and deadly. But fate was cruel. She died young. Now, reborn with the memories of her past life, Lavei is determined to rewrite her destiny, win the game of empires, and maybe... melt the hearts of kings and warriors alike. Because this time, they all want her. And this time... she remembers everything!

Secret keeping. Can stop the bleeding. Staying under the shadows, stops you from seeing. We started off as a pair, but they are being pulled apart. Sydney and Violet are best friends, which are basically sisters. They ride with each other, through thick and thin. But they did something so bad, that it looms over their heads. Unfortunately for them, what they don't know is someone's, always watching. They are being played, like chess pawns. Will they out smart that person, or will they fall into the trap?

Skye is tired of being the "Prince." Between his overprotective dad and the shadow of his family's untold power, all he wants is to find himself. And he has, in the most unexpected places: in the warmth of new found friends and in the eyes of Mira, his satellite, his escape, his everything. But the foundation of his charmed life is a lie. His father wasn't just a man with a past; he was a king of the underworld. And the final, gut-wrenching secret-a brother no one knew existed-threatens to shatter the fragile world Skye has built. How far will he go to protect his future from the ghosts of his family's past? When the truth is laid bare, loyalty will be tested, and the price of being a prince in this family may be more than Skye can pay.

"You said your name was Seth, right?" Brynner asked. "Tell me Seth- what happened between you and this girl?" Seth had begun to step forward. He froze. "What do you want to know?" Brynner adjusted his weight on the sand. "She said one thing when I pulled her out of the sea--" His voice dropped. "Your name." The ship had become Seth's prison. As Captain's heir, he finds himself crushed under the weight of his father's expectations. He isn't the son his father wanted, and his betrothal to Tamar, the girl he knew since childhood, doesn't feel right. Their union only proves to Seth their stark difference. She was unflinching beneath her steel blade; He was detached, too caught up in pondering the creatures lurking in the depths to become the heir the Temptation's Wake needs. Seth longs for a breath of fresh air. A chance encounter with a Nepti--one of the humanoid scaled beings beneath--gives him exactly that. Only now he's thrown into a war between conflicting ideals and cutthroat organizations. As Seth becomes tangled in this net of conspiracy, he finds his fate interwoven with those of spies, royalty, and murderers. No one is how they seem, and Tamar only reaches after her own ambition. Seth wants to believe in something, but nothing is solid. He finds solace in remembering that Tamar hadn't always been this way. Forced to uncover the terrifying secrets kept hidden from him aboard the Temptation's Wake, and as he finds family where he least expects, he is pressed into answering the one question he dreads: Did he ever really love Tamar? What to expect: fantasy with heavy themes such as loss, overcoming trauma, manipulation, and learning your own identity Tight action, complex characters, slow burn romance

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Cassopiea Victoria Potter, known as pia, returns from the graveyard shattered by Voldemort's return and Cedric Diggory's tragic death. As summer unfolds, an unexpected discovery rocks her world-she's pregnant. Her aunt Petunia, strict and unsympathetic, forces a doctor's visit that confirms her fears and sets the stage for an unforeseen journey. In the shadows of political intrigue and growing darkness, Pia's life takes a dramatic turn. An unlikely alliance forms with a mysterious dark lord, blurring the lines between enemy and lover. With the wizarding world on the brink of chaos, Pia must navigate treacherous waters, protecting her unborn child while confronting dangers and secrets that could change everything. Immerse yourself in a tale of romance, rivalry, and the relentless fight for survival in a world where nothing is as it seems. This story is solely mine, but all characters belong to j.k Rowling along with the original storyline but this one Is mine Any photos used do not belong to me..and are taken from pintrest..

A short mystery... At Highclyffe, a war hero, a devoted niece, and a nephew gone over the cliff form the kindly household -a household that hides a secret. When a discreet doctor notices a small, telling detail...

He was a cold, calculating underworld mafia prince. She was an innocent girl caught in a world she didn't know existed. When fate brought Kim and Deva together, secrets, danger, and unspoken desire became one game. In a world ruled by power and blood, can trust survive... or will it be crushed beneath the weight of the mafia? Cover by authorjazmine

I stood up and ran towards the mirror it was the same face I saw in the novel "Elenore Osmond Davin" ******* Elenore - why is he here ? Please please don't see me . Aein - did you miss me "mi lady" ******* Elenore - I will burned myself if you forced me to marry you? Aein - and I will burned this palace if you say no to marry me This story is about a girl Lia who accidentally died and reincarnated as her favourite novel "sylphia's journey" But irony is she is not the heroin but the vicious side charector who died by the hands of the side charector with whom she was obsessed . What will happen when Elenore (Lia) will successfully escape from the day she died. But mistakenly catch the attention of the side charector who is the most powerful mage ? Can she live her life peacefully when someone get obsessed with her whom she was trying to avoid? Best ratings - #1 in hate then love # 2 in black magic # 6 in Obsessed # 5 in Published # 5 in intrigue # 6 in Saint # 7 in Love rivals # 4 in Archangel #4 siren's