The Crown
- Reads 76
- Votes 8
- Parts 5
Chosen to be the bride of an arrogant prince, Clarisse, daughter from a peasant family is taken into the palace with strict orders from her uncle to steal the most precious jewel in the whole of Europe. The Royal Crown.
Her heart gets in the way of her mission, as does many secrets that hide within the walls of the palace.
All Rights Reserved
#28
scrolls
Join the largest storytelling communityGet personalized story recommendations, save your favourites to your library, and comment and vote to grow your community.
You may also like
The Duke's Daughter
Cassandra Allison Claire Von Montefrancesco is the sole and esteemed daughter of the Grand Duke of the Atesian Empire, a woman whose striking individuality sets her apart from the women of any realm. Possessing an exceptional blend of courage, intelligence, strength, audacity, astuteness, and prudence, she chooses to conceal her true nature behind the mask of a meek, docile lady within the Empire. Unlike her peers, who embody the conventional ideals of sweetness and benevolence, Cassandra defies these expectations, offering instead a stark contrast to the typical noblewoman. Her unyielding spirit and unorthodox demeanor have earned her a reputation as an enigmatic figure-one often seen as a troublemaker, causing discord both within the Empire and her own family. Starved of love and understanding, she has become the proverbial black sheep of her lineage. However, everything changes when a young woman from a neighboring village arrives, claiming to be the true daughter of the Duke. She is immediately adored by the people, who mistake her for Cassandra, the Duke's only heir. The new arrival wins hearts with her innocent charm, quickly becoming the center of admiration, while Cassandra's reputation grows ever darker. But is this young woman truly who she claims to be? This story weaves the tale of a misunderstood, "villainous" noblewoman and a seemingly innocent village girl. What secrets lie beneath the surface, and how will their lives intertwine as the truth unfolds?Complete
Ascend
A young emperor steps beyond his throne to see the world he was born to protect-and to root out the shadows threatening to consume it. Along the way, he meets a mysterious girl whose past is tied to secrets even she doesn't fully understand. Drawn together by fate, their journey becomes a fight against ancient forces, long-buried truths, and the pull of something neither of them expected.
Reborn to Control the Court
Once, Clarise was a treasure of the kingdom the daughter of a powerful duke, the fiancée of the crown prince, and the envy of every noblewoman. But her gilded life shattered when her angel-faced half-sister, Cassandra, slithered into her world. Sweet in public, venomous in private, Cassandra stole her prince, her reputation, and finally her life, framing her for a crime she never committed. At twenty-three, Clarise died beneath the executioner's blade. But one night, at sixteen years old, she woke from a dream soaked in blood and betrayal, only to realize they weren't dreams at all. They were memories. Her memories. The memories of her downfall. This time, she will not plead for love. She will not wait to be devoured. She will play the court like a finely tuned instrument wielding beauty as a weapon, charm as a snare, and fear as her shield. The crown prince will be her pawn, the nobles her audience, and Cassandra... her prey. In a world where one flick of her ivory fan can silence a room, Clarise will weave alliances, crush rivals, and dismantle her sister's carefully built web. The court may see a graceful lady but behind the smile lies a serpent-slayer ready to burn her enemies to ash. This is not the tale of a damsel wronged. This is the rise of the woman who will rule them all. © 2025 BlackheartedShae. All Rights Reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the author, except in the case of brief quotations used in reviews or critical articles.Complete
Iris in Haze
In 18th-century Paris, France, there were two best friends from different social classes. One went to serve the king as a maid at Versailles but suddenly disappeared, and the other went there as a noble girl for the selection ceremony to become queen. Will she be able to find out what happened to her friend?
The Duke Fell for the Villainess
She was just a tired grade school teacher in the modern world- unappreciated, overworked, and denied her promotion year after year. Her only escape was her favorite otome game... until a tragic accident with a banana peel ended her life. When she opened her eyes again, she wasn't in her small apartment anymore. She was in a luxurious mansion. In a child's body. The villainess of her favorite game. Born as the real daughter of a Marquis, she knew how her story was supposed to end: starvation, betrayal, poison, and death. Her stepmother and stepsister would steal everything from her, and her own father would let her die without a tear. But this time, she refuses to play the role of a doomed villainess. Armed with memories from her past life, loyal brothers at her side, and a sharp tongue sharpened by years of teaching, she'll rewrite fate itself. Yet the world of nobility is more dangerous than she imagined- scheming crown princes, false heroines, poisonous stepmothers, and a cold northern Duke whispered to be a beast. But what if the "beast" turns out to be the one man who sees her for who she truly is?Complete
The Empress' Descent
The Empress has died-betrayed and slain by the people closest to her. But one day, by some cruel twist of fate, Athelina wakes up and finds herself alive...in another girl's body. Now, she returns to the glimmering grand halls as Clarisse Lorraine, to where she encounters old faces and new threats. But none shakes her resolve like the playful yet unreadable Duke who was once her most trusted knight, but perhaps, at times, someone much more.Complete
Ashes of Cindralock
In a kingdom divided by a towering wall and centuries of lies, Princess Scarlett Valerius escapes the palace in search of the mother she never knew-only to find herself among criminals, fighters, and rebels who've carved a life from the ruins the crown left behind. With a stolen identity and a power that can bend minds, Scarlett strikes a dangerous deal: help a crew of outcasts pull off the greatest heist the kingdom has ever seen, and they'll help her uncover the truth. But as secrets unravel, loyalties shift, and revolution brews, Scarlett must decide who she is-princess or traitor, daughter or queen.Complete
Crown of Shadows
She is elegant, strong, and carries a past no one knows-a childhood shadowed by loss, heartbreak, and sacrifices that shaped her into a woman both graceful and guarded. He is a prince, cold and untouchable to the world, carrying secrets of his own, a life dictated by duty, rules, and the crown he never chose. When their paths cross, the world outside stops making sense. She doesn't know he's royalty, and he hides behind a mask of distance, but neither can ignore the pull growing between them. In a palace of whispers, hidden agendas, and family intrigues, every glance, every touch, and every unspoken word becomes a battlefield of desire and restraint. As past wounds resurface, old secrets threaten to destroy them, and everyone around them seems to have an opinion about what love should be, can two hearts that have known pain and sacrifice find their way to each other? Or will the shadows of their pasts keep them apart forever? A story of slow-burning romance, royal intrigue, hidden identities, and love that fights its way through every obstacle.
Cassandra Allison Claire Von Montefrancesco is the sole and esteemed daughter of the Grand Duke of the Atesian Empire, a woman whose striking individuality sets her apart from the women of any realm. Possessing an exceptional blend of courage, intelligence, strength, audacity, astuteness, and prudence, she chooses to conceal her true nature behind the mask of a meek, docile lady within the Empire. Unlike her peers, who embody the conventional ideals of sweetness and benevolence, Cassandra defies these expectations, offering instead a stark contrast to the typical noblewoman. Her unyielding spirit and unorthodox demeanor have earned her a reputation as an enigmatic figure-one often seen as a troublemaker, causing discord both within the Empire and her own family. Starved of love and understanding, she has become the proverbial black sheep of her lineage. However, everything changes when a young woman from a neighboring village arrives, claiming to be the true daughter of the Duke. She is immediately adored by the people, who mistake her for Cassandra, the Duke's only heir. The new arrival wins hearts with her innocent charm, quickly becoming the center of admiration, while Cassandra's reputation grows ever darker. But is this young woman truly who she claims to be? This story weaves the tale of a misunderstood, "villainous" noblewoman and a seemingly innocent village girl. What secrets lie beneath the surface, and how will their lives intertwine as the truth unfolds?
More detailsContent Guidelines