The Gladiator

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The story of man once renowned by the Senate, sentenced by his pride and greed to move up in the world. How will his tale unfold?All Rights Reserved

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The Gladiator
Tue, Jan 21, 2014

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The Gladiator
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A LOVE DIVIDED [Commodus x Reader x Maximus] by OctoberRiddle

In the heart of Rome, Y/N, the spirited daughter of a noble general, has always yearned for Maximus, the honorable warrior destined for greatness. But when Emperor Commodus seizes power after his father's death, her world shatters. Accused of treason, her father is exiled, and soon she is taken prisoner by the mercurial new emperor. Inside the marble walls of the palace, Y/N becomes ensnared in a web of danger and desire. Torn between the steadfast Maximus and the tormented Commodus, she must confront the man who offers her salvation and the one who awakens her darkest soul. But can love survive in a world built on power and betrayal? And will her heart ever be whole again? . . . ➤ This was the first fanfiction I ever completed. I'm leaving it up as a snapshot of where I started-thank you for reading and for being part of my writing journey. If you'd like to see my current style, check out my newer stories too 💗 DISCLAIMER: I do not own Gladiator or any of its characters. I only own my own characters I have created along the way.

The roaring sound of the crowd drummed her ears as she sat in her seat, hands gripping the sides tightly as her eyes remained on the scene in front of her. What was once two men fighting was now one holding his blooded sword up in complete victory, a beaming smile on his face as those in the colosseum cheered more. She looked to her side, her husband to be with a blank expression on his face. His eyes remained locked in front of him, unamused as usual. She darted her eyes away from him, closing them quickly not wanting to look at the man to whom she was just an accessory too. But the sound seemed to simmer down, the feeling of someone staring at her ever growing on her senses, without thinking her eyes snapped towards the emperors who were sat in large chairs surrounded by the Praetorian guards. His eyes on hers. // After being sold away for a marriage between herself and a very much older member of the senate, Cecilia must find away to push forwards and reach the positives in her life that seemed to be drained away from her ever since she was sold away to live in Rome with a man she will not and does not love. But things begin to take a turn when a certain emperor makes his way present in her life, almost as if he lifted the positivity into her life.

|| A Gladiator's Queer Star-Crossed Love Story|| *** The former Champion of Champions gladiator seizes a chance to forge the next prodigy of the arena, but when his bull-headed student and would-be-lover proves to be a hardcore enemy of the Empire, they both must decide what's worth fighting for. *** Three defeated Roman legions escaped to a whole new world through a mysterious portal. Their new Empire is savage, merciless and bloodthirsty, especially toward the natives of Naciscor - - the Barbarians. This descendants of Rome love their gladiatorial games no less than the Romans on Earth. When the former Champion of Champions Maximus seizes the chance to train the next champion of the arena when his school buys a new barbarian slave, his path to the pinnacle of his career is not easy. The bull-headed student and would-be-lover proves himself a hardcore Enemy of the Empire, sworn to destroy it. Then, the Empress bids Maximus to annihilate this Enemy, offering him a lot more than the Champion of Champions' title as a reward. So, Maximus must decide if he is a puppet of Imperial propaganda, or a man who fights for more than glory, more than his own life, more than anything he used to value. *** First published: February 1, 2022

Gladiator: Road to the Colosseum by somegingerwriter04

A slave. A gladiator. A champion. Who will he be? The Romans call him many names. A slave. A gladiator. A champion. Who and what will he be? He will conquer the arena, navigating petty Roman politics and etch his name in the annals of Rome! Or die trying. ["Gladiator: Road to the Colosseum" is a 220,000 word interactive novel by Foong Yi Zhuan, where your(my own) choices control the story. It's entirely text-based-without graphics or sound effects.] (This is just my experience with this Visual Novel, I take no credit except for my OC's name, please enjoy and dm me if you would like to see another novel experience...alot of things were left out because this is an interactive novel...I'll try my best to make it more of a reading novel)

In the brutal arena of ancient Rome, a skilled gladiator known only as Y/N rises through the ranks, defeating opponent after opponent with unmatched precision and strength. Her victories capture the attention of Emperor Geta, a ruler as cold and calculating as the empire he commands. Impressed by her prowess, Geta appoints Y/N as his personal guard, but their relationship begins with nothing but disdain and tension. As they are forced into proximity, the line between hatred and attraction blurs, and Geta finds himself drawn to the fierce and independent woman he once viewed as nothing more than a weapon. In a world where power and survival are everything, can a gladiator and an emperor find common ground-or will their differences tear them apart?

The Gladiator's Day of Grace - A Christian Short Story by jewela

Maximus Vitruvius Messalla has learned about the unpredictability of life the hard way. Raised in aristocratic prominence and wealth, one moment Maximus is a decorated centurion in the Roman military, quickly rising in the ranks. The next, he is betrayed, charged with treason, and forced to be a gladiator in the Roman arena to earn his freedom. Throughout the course of these events, Maximus comes to question all he has been taught to believe. Lifted by his love for a freed slave, Maximus follows her to Capernaum where he learns of the gospel of Jesus Christ. After witnessing the healing of a fellow centurion's servant, Maximus's hunger for truth grows and his questions about the rabbi increase. He knows that if anyone can tell him more about the Messiah, the woman he loves can. On the shore of Galilee, she shares her testimony of the Messiah, and for Maximus, just being in her presence gives him a glimpse of heaven. Over the course of a single day, he receives answers to questions that have haunted him for years. But when certain events come to light that reopen old wounds, he wonders if he will ever truly have peace. The Gladiator's Day of Grace is the story of love, forgiveness, redemption, and one man's journey to discover the saving grace that is available to all of us.

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THE PROPHECY ✧ Marcus Acacius by aphrodities-

✧ please, i've been on my knees, change the prophecy In order to prevent a mass slaughter in the city of Alexandria, a marriage is arranged between Emperor Caracalla and Cassia, a distant descendant of Alexandria's own Queen Cleopatra and Rome's Mark Antony. Caracalla sends his most trusted General, Marcus Acacius to Alexandria to fetch his bride. On the journey to the city of Rome, Cassia finds herself dreading her marriage to the Emperor and falling for the General.

WATCH THE THRONE || Emperor Geta || Lucius Verus by gracefulness__

Aurelia Cassia, a Numidian warrior, is captured and enslaved by the Roman, into the brutal arena as the first female gladiator. Her unyielding spirit ignites the Colosseum, catching the soul of Emperor Geta and Lucius Verus. In the heart of Rome, Aurelia's fight for survival becomes a battle for something far greater-something inexplicable to the uneducated, but true to the awoken. ---------- BURY THE RICH BENEATH THOSE THEY HARM. *recommended to watch the gladiator movies before reading*

A LOVE DIVIDED [Commodus x Reader x Maximus]

In the heart of Rome, Y/N, the spirited daughter of a noble general, has always yearned for Maximus, the honorable warrior destined for greatness. But when Emperor Commodus seizes power after his father's death, her world shatters. Accused of treason, her father is exiled, and soon she is taken prisoner by the mercurial new emperor. Inside the marble walls of the palace, Y/N becomes ensnared in a web of danger and desire. Torn between the steadfast Maximus and the tormented Commodus, she must confront the man who offers her salvation and the one who awakens her darkest soul. But can love survive in a world built on power and betrayal? And will her heart ever be whole again? . . . ➤ This was the first fanfiction I ever completed. I'm leaving it up as a snapshot of where I started-thank you for reading and for being part of my writing journey. If you'd like to see my current style, check out my newer stories too 💗 DISCLAIMER: I do not own Gladiator or any of its characters. I only own my own characters I have created along the way.

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