Reluctantheroine Stories

The long trodden story and the long trodden life of just another unimportant (and unintentional) Other Woman

The Ashen Crown A cursed empire. A forgotten heir. And a girl who just wanted to cook in peace. In the mist-shrouded village of Windmere, Elira has spent years hiding from her past-and from the strange magic that once pulled her back from death. But when a mysterious knight arrives bearing a letter and a prophecy, her quiet life is shattered. The Empire of Ash, thought to be long gone, is rising once more. Creatures of forgotten fire stir beneath the earth. And Elira, unwilling and unprepared, may be the only one who can stop the return of a king forged in shadow. Joined by a brooding knight with secrets of his own, and a sarcastic talking lizard with a flair for drama, Elira is thrust into a world of ancient ruins, broken magic, and whispered legends. But destiny has a cost-and the crown remembers its bloodline.

In the shadowed realm where celestial powers intertwine with mortal destinies, Harper stands as the Reluctant Messenger, bearing wings that shimmer with ethereal luminescence. Entrusted by Zeus himself, she embarks on a journey of divine judgment and empathy, bridging the chasm between gods and humans. Amidst the tapestry of the Gothic Renaissance, her presence illuminates the pursuit of knowledge and the shadows that accompany it, as mortals navigate a world of hidden truths and desires. Yet, Harper's odyssey transcends mere judgment, weaving together retribution and the enigma of the human spirit. As she confronts oppressive nobles, faces echoes of suffering, and balances her celestial heritage with her empathy, the legacy of her presence shapes destinies and guides souls. The dance between virtue and vice echoes through the corridors of time, a haunting melody of existence. Harper's wings carry her through an enigmatic labyrinth of choices, emotions, and cosmic forces, as she navigates the intricate threads of human lives and the echoes of divine judgment.

Seventeen-year-old Ellington Blake was never meant to be a warrior. One moment, she's just another girl trying to survive a fractured life on Earth. The next, she's dragged into a hidden realm where magic breathes, monsters wait in the woods, and her emotions spark with deadly fire. Forced to enroll at Emurorth Academy and pose as a normal student, Ellington must navigate mysterious classmates, a school steeped in secrets, and a dangerously charming boy who once held a blade to her throat. But something ancient is waking. Whispers call her Velastrid-the name of a forgotten prophecy. And deep beneath the academy lies a relic bound to her fate: a bow forged from soulfire itself. As war stirs between realms, Ellington must decide who she truly is: the girl who runs from destiny-or the girl who sets it on fire.

The Harmony Bridge by Anne C. West (Short Stories Series) Story 8 #buydirect here https://annecwest.co.za/product/the-harmony-bridge-short-stories-book-8/ Everywhere books are sold https://books2read.com/TheHarmonyBridge Genre Dark Fantasy Tropes #deadlyquest #music #reluctantheroine #bookaholic #shortstory #bookcommunity #lovelight Book description below *** Short Stories In the gripping dark fantasy short story, 'The Harmony Bridge', Princess finds herself at the mercy of Cyril, who forces her to confront the dangerous unknowns of The Harmony Bridge. With each step, Princess must navigate a treacherous path of changing colours and deadly sounds. As she battles her own fear and pain, she defies Cyril's dominance and discovers her own strength. The Harmony Bridge, tainted with the blood of previous sacrifices, holds the key to a melodic salvation. With every step, the stakes rise, and Princess must make life-or-death choices. Will she find harmony and escape the clutches of Cyril's control, or will her fate be sealed in a symphony of danger and sacrifice? 'The Harmony Bridge!' is a suspenseful tale of resilience, determination, and the pursuit of harmony against all odds.

In a medieval kingdom where vampires and witches rule the shadows, Heart-a young herbalist-wants nothing more than to work in peace. But when she cures a curse no one has broken in twenty years, she's thrust into a dangerous world of immortals who see her as something more than human. With two immortal friends at her side, a knight who doesn't yet understand the pull in his chest, and a dark prince whose obsession could devour her, Heart learns that in a palace built on power and secrets... the rarest treasure of all is her humanity.

Paloma Dale doesn't believe in magic. These gates seem normal to her, even with highly advanced spectral phenomena. But from behind the wall, the flame jumps out and marks her. The Noachian realm is harder to deny. She meets Izaac, a prideful noble, or blueblood, in his shadowed world, where he insists she carries the last spark of a power lost to history. Now ghosts, ghouls, and broods are after her essence.

Fiona Reed always thought the creatures in her dreams weren't real. Until they started watching her. Fiona is drawn into a hidden war between reality and the Rift as the Veil between worlds begins to shatter. Told she's the Key to what holds the worlds apart-or tears them together-Fiona must choose: fight the unravelling... or become part of it. But some doors were never meant to open. And the Rift is calling.

She was an ordinary teenage girl-nothing special, nothing divine. Tucked into her white uniform sleeves, she rushed through school corridors like everyone else. She sang along with viral hits, laughed at jokes that pushed the line, and tried to keep up with a world moving faster than her sleepy mornings allowed. Her name was Shiana Montero, and she was-by all means-average. He, on the other hand, was anything but. Karent Raysen was said to be the son of the Alpha and the Omega. A descendant of power. A being born from immortality. Revered by his race, seated at the highest throne granted to those who walk the land. In his hands was the authority to choose his destiny. Yet within his soul, there was only one truth: he was lost. He had everything-but understood nothing. He was the man every schoolgirl dreamed of-tall, regal, untouchable. Two souls. Two worlds. Fated to collide within the four walls of Trowland University. When their eyes met, the clock ticked louder. The pulse of time trembled. Dynasties stirred. Eternity blinked. They were opposites in every way-personality, power, purpose. And yet, the universe was reckless enough to place them on the same path. Will their encounter ignite something timeless... ...or burn them both to ruin? Step into the twisted corridors of fate, power, and teenage impulse. Dominos of Love is about to fall-one fateful moment at a time.

Kali Nagnar Sharma lives a life suspended between two worlds-the human and the mystical. Unlike her parents, she yearns for peace, harmony, and belonging. Gentle and kind-hearted, Kali is not one to seek trouble, yet trouble seems to follow her everywhere. Despite being born from a powerful Naagin, her inability to transform has left her feeling like an outcast among her kind. The burning desire to prove herself, to awaken her true form, and to become a "real" Naagin gnaws at her soul. Little does she know, the gods are watching, and their cruelty spares no one. On the other hand, Aiden Anderson lives a life ruled by chaos. Charismatic and popular, he commands attention wherever he goes, but his temper and anger issues make him dangerous to himself and others, while his cold, dismissive attitude often leaves people questioning if he has a heart at all. To Aiden, emotions are a liability, and caring is a weakness he refuses to indulge in. When Kali and Aiden's worlds collide, it isn't just their lives that are thrown into turmoil-it's destiny itself. As they uncover the threads of their parents' entangled pasts, they find themselves caught in a web of gods and their cruel games. The divine forces that cursed their bloodlines now demand penance, pulling Kali and Aiden into a dangerous dance of love, betrayal, and sacrifice. Kali must navigate her path as she battles her insecurities and the looming shadow of her mother's legacy. Aiden, meanwhile, must confront the rage that defines him and the haunting truths about his family. Together, they will face trials that could either forge a new legacy or condemn them to repeat the mistakes of the past. Will Kali and Aiden break free from the gods' cruelty and rewrite their own story? Or will they succumb to the same tragic fate that claimed the generation before them? In a world where gods play with lives like pawns on a chessboard, will these two lost souls find a way to defy their fate?

When radhika, a shy, book-loving girl from the present day, mysteriously transmigrates into the brutal, gold-laden world of KGF, she expects to stay out of the spotlight and survive quietly. But fate has other plans. Thrown into the treacherous depths of Narachi, she's not just another background character-she holds knowledge of the entire KGF timeline. Determined to avoid danger, she tries to stick to the script... until one impulsive decision shatters the narrative. The story goes rogue. Rocky doesn't follow his destined path. Power shifts. Alliances break. New enemies rise. Now, with the plot spiraling into the unknown and her presence changing everything, radhika must decide: will she fight fate to fix the story-or carve out a new legend of her own in the land of gold and blood? Let's dig in, because this is not the KGF you remember.

Pansy Parkinson was supposed to be Draco Malfoy's little groupie whose biggest accomplishment was getting the entirety of Slytherin house thrown into the dungeon during the Battle of Hogwarts. The side character probably married some rich old man because she certainly wasn't in the epilogue. Pansy read it, seen it on the screen. However, when she realizes her second chance of life gave her the ability to warp reality... Why on Earth would she stick to a script? I don't own Harry Potter