The Chimera
- Reads 18,374
- Votes 2,114
- Parts 82
Complete Wed, Mar 5, 202513h 59m
A (mostly) cozy fantasy in which the rule of three is misused, the slow burn is glacial, and the cast of characters is twice as large as it needs to be. Also, there are monsters now.
𖤓
In a city unknowingly on the edge of chaos, seven strange items are left by an elusive beast known as the chimera. As the recipients struggle to understand their gifts, they must also contend with the unpredictable visits of Jasper, who keeps dropping unexpectedly into their world.
𖤓
Now featuring 55% more plot than originally intended.
All Rights Reserved
#443
dreamlandbooks
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
Beyond the Veil of Yonder (Book 1)
If you love the epic worldbuilding of 𝘓𝘖𝘛𝘙, the dark intrigue of 𝘎𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴, the monster-hunting grit of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳, and the soul-deep romance of 𝘖𝘶𝘵𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳, then this story is for you. --------------------------------- He's a battle-hardened knight; she's from the modern world. He survived horrors; she was shielded from them. His body and soul bear scars, but she still believes in wonders. He seeks redemption and peace, and she craves true love. Forgotten forests, cursed kingdoms, and a bond neither of them chose. Together, they must face ancient evils, unravel lost magic, and survive enemies in both shadow and light. Discover if love can truly banish the darkness in this thrilling, emotional tale! ⚔︎⚔︎⚔︎⚔︎⚔︎⚔︎⚔︎⚔︎⚔︎ "Omg... I've never been so invested in a story!" "The story is so captivating and engaging that I couldn't put it down." "The characters are incredibly well-developed!" "It reminds me of Tolkien's lost kingdoms and the mysterious allure of Arthurian and Celtic legends." *********************** 🏆 The Cliffhanger Queen by The Hidden Gem Awards 2024 ************************ 💎 FEATURED ON: @WackyWriters - "Our Judges' Favorites" @Romance - "Slow Burn" and "The Para-Romantasy Experience" @Fantasy - "Dark Fantasy" and "Serialized Spotlight" @highfantasy - "Fair Verona - Romantic Fantasy" @Ambassadors - "Para-Romantasy" @DaturaCommunity - "The Lavender | Fantasy" *********************** Highest Rankings: 🌟 #1 in Medieval Fantasy - 14/03/2025 🌟 #2 in Portal Fantasy - 05/11/2024 🌟 #2 in Gothic - 09/12/2025 🌟 #3 in Medieval - 02/12/2024 🌟 #4 in High Fantasy - 05/08/2024Complete
𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 | 𝗳𝗲𝗺 𝗿 𝘅. 𝗮𝘁𝘀𝘂𝗺𝘂 𝗺𝗶𝘆𝗮
𓂃˖˳·˖ ִֶָ ⋆🌷͙⋆ ִֶָ˖·˳˖𓂃 ִֶָ serve you right 𓂃˖˳·˖ ִֶָ ⋆🌷͙⋆ ִֶָ˖·˳˖𓂃 ִֶָ (｡•ᴗ•｡)੭ ↷ you: hopeless romantic, serial overthinker, currently crushing on your roommate. ( ˘͈ ᵕ ˘͈♡) ↷ him: golden retriever energy, annoyingly cute, probably already in love with you. (ᵕ̣̣̣̣̣̣﹏ᵕ̣̣̣̣̣̣) ↷ the problem: neither of you know how to act normal anymore. oops. living together was supposed to be temporary. but late-night snacks turned into movie marathons, hoodie stealing, forehead kisses, and one very dangerous game of who'll fall first. a cozy, slow-burn romcom filled with accidental touches, shared blankets, and the kind of love that makes your chest feel soft. #roommates #slowburn #romanticcomedy #atsumu #fluff #softlove #haikyuu #friends2lovers #sliceoflife #comfortread #foundfamily #springvibes #serveyourightComplete
The Witch of Ashes
8 years ago, vengeful magicfolk, tired of the discrimination and culling of their kind, rose up against the plainfolk kingdom in the north after a devastating curse swept through the kingdom. Now, a young witch with a past to hide, tries to live a peaceful life in solitude, but yearns to attend the new mage academy. After a long period of laying low, fate would call upon her once again, this time in the form of a peculiar masked stranger from a faraway land. A/N: I started writing this as lore for my original character and it spiraled into a whole new universe with new characters. I don't really read much, so my partner helped a lot in terms of brainstorming and editing. It's written for fun, so have fun reading!
To: The Framing Nook, 47 Pine Crescent
This story is written and owned by Annika Dane (also posting on Royal Road) He was supposed to leave. She wasn't supposed to matter this much. Falling in love wasn't part of the plan. Brian's ready to disappear. Burned out, restless, and convinced he's wasting his life, he's already packed his escape plan. No attachments, no mess. Then there's Rebecca. Quiet, stubborn, and impossible to ignore. What starts as a distraction turns into late-night talks, shared playlists, and a connection Brian never expected. But opening up isn't easy when doubts and fears get in the way. Between misunderstandings, old insecurities, and the weight of everything left unsaid, they'll have to figure out how much of themselves they're willing to risk. He reads people easily but struggles to read himself. She keeps her feelings tucked away where no one can reach. And somehow, in the middle of all that, something real begins to take shape. A slow-burn college romance about messy feelings, unexpected connection, and the terrifying risk of letting someone truly see you.Complete![The Author Next Door [Ongoing]](https://img.wattpad.com/cover/399776188-256-k737466.jpg)
The Author Next Door [Ongoing]
All she wanted was a quiet life , a small flower shop with a cozy corner for books, a space scented with roses and stories. But when a reclusive new neighbor moves in, carrying secrets between his pages, her world begins to change. He's an anonymous author, hiding his name from the world. She's a dreamer who reads everything she can get her hands on. Between exchanged smiles over the fence and late-night conversations lit by warm lamplight, their stories start to entwine. But when his secret threatens to come between them, will the ending be as sweet as the beginning?
× Parkside Manor × (BxB)
"Who the fuck do you think you are, talking to me?" The foreign man's eyes looked me up and down, making my skin prickle. The environment was unknown, thrumming with magic I couldn't place. Did this place even exist on earth? " Excuse me? I'm the keeper of this place! And you just came crashing in out of nowhere! And for the record? That's not supposed to happen." The 'keeper' as he called himself, pointed at me, his expression pinched. "And that's my fault, how?" I rolled my eyes, wincing slightly as I shifted my weight off my injured foot. "You're just an annoying little-" I coughed, looking at my hand. Blood? I wasn't supposed to bleed. Not like this. "What was that?" He looked at me cheekily. "Just get me the fuck out of here." "Ha, I don't think so. You're staying here until we figure out why the hell you managed to get through impenetrable magic. Besides, you wouldn't survive the transfer anyways. Not in that state." He eyed me, practically mocking me. "..." I growled. "I'll kill you." "And then you'll never get out, so what'll it be? My head, or your escape. Your choice." God, I hate Wizards. ___________________________________ Welcome back, any of you who have been reading OGB. And if you're new, feel free to check it out. This is an enemies to lovers style book, it's gay, and it's got dragons. Read at your own risk, there WILL be angst. Good luck. 💋😘 -Baby Author
Back to Me (Book Three ✓)
"So what now?" "I don't know, Em." ***** CLOSER TO YOU TRILOGY ***** After the second chance of a lifetime, Emma Carter and Beau Lewis decide to call it quits. No matter how passionately their love burns, there's always something standing in their way. As Beau battles with demons from his past and Emma questions her entire future, the one thing they both need right now is space. Seemingly back where they started, Emma and Beau are thrown together in yet another impossible situation. Now more than ever, the first rule of their relationship stands: since the feelings are undeniable, they mustn't act on them again, for both of their sakes. There's just too much to lose. Facing their biggest test yet, can Emma and Beau resist each other for good, or is it true that in the end, love truly conquers all? Find out in the final installment of the Closer to You Trilogy Text copyright ©kjobrien™ 2020 #1 in Romance Reads 2021 #1 in NA #1 in RocknRoll #1 in Sequel Shipping #1 in Adult #1 in Back Together #1 in Flirtationship #2 in Addiction #2 in Old Flame #3 in Women's Fiction #5 in Slow Build #5 in Flirty #6 in Just FriendsComplete
Timeless (On Revision)
Constantine was tasked to manage the property of her late great aunt Marta. When she expected to find nothing more than old furniture and echoing silence, she found and old book-and a story of an old tragic love written on its margins. As Constantine reads each page and note, her own life, which she held on in tight control, begins to unravel: betrayal, broken trust, passings, and loneliness trying to swallow her whole. Between the spaces left behind by a broken heart, would she still be able to believe in a promise of happiness? Across generations, two stories of love begin to intertwine: one a hidden history forgotten by time, one rebuilding on its broken pieces. This is a story of discovery, of rediscovery, of healing, and connection. And that love, be it past or present, has a way to change one's life in the smallest of ways. *Note: This is a slow burn story with LGBTQ themes, even though it was not directly stated. Updates will be SUPER sporadic, but I'll try to post every chapters I've finished.
The House
A charming roommate. A hopeless crush. A coming-of-age MM romance full of humor, heart, and heat. Liam // I didn't plan on falling for my roommate. I just wanted to survive college without embarrassing myself in front of Morgan-who, for the record, is everything I'm not. He's confident, charming, and somehow even looks good doing laundry. I keep telling myself it's just a crush, that the late-night talks and inside jokes don't mean anything. But every time he smiles at me, it feels less like a phase and more like falling. He's completely out of my depth. Morgan // Liam's chaos shouldn't be my problem, but somehow, it's become my favorite part of the day. He's awkward, loud, and way too easy to care about. I've had flings before, sure, but nothing that's ever felt like this-like coming home to someone who actually sees me. The rules were simple: don't get attached. But with Liam, the line between friendship and something real keeps blurring, and I'm not sure I want to stop it anymore. 📖 Part of The House Collection The House is part of The House Collection, a series of interconnected queer romances about messy friendships, found family, and falling in love when you least expect it. Each book can be read as a standalone, but together they create a larger story of friendship, humor, and romance. The House - Morgan & Liam (roommates-to-lovers, slow burn, found family) The Cabin - Julian & Owen (neighbors-to-lovers, grumpy/sunshine, first love) 💕 Perfect for readers who love: Roommates-to-lovers gay romance Slow burn MM love stories Queer rom-coms with banter and chaos Emotional LGBTQ+ romance Heartfelt spice with emotional payoff Found family dynamics Bonus side-romances Tender intimacy and laugh-out-loud momentsComplete
Twisted Wonderland 2
You're stuck in the Island of Woe as you try to find Grim. Forced to navigate through the halls filled with blot. Will you be able to escape? Will you find a way home? Or are you going to stay in this magical world of Twisted Wonderland?Complete
If you love the epic worldbuilding of 𝘓𝘖𝘛𝘙, the dark intrigue of 𝘎𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴, the monster-hunting grit of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳, and the soul-deep romance of 𝘖𝘶𝘵𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳, then this story is for you. --------------------------------- He's a battle-hardened knight; she's from the modern world. He survived horrors; she was shielded from them. His body and soul bear scars, but she still believes in wonders. He seeks redemption and peace, and she craves true love. Forgotten forests, cursed kingdoms, and a bond neither of them chose. Together, they must face ancient evils, unravel lost magic, and survive enemies in both shadow and light. Discover if love can truly banish the darkness in this thrilling, emotional tale! ⚔︎⚔︎⚔︎⚔︎⚔︎⚔︎⚔︎⚔︎⚔︎ "Omg... I've never been so invested in a story!" "The story is so captivating and engaging that I couldn't put it down." "The characters are incredibly well-developed!" "It reminds me of Tolkien's lost kingdoms and the mysterious allure of Arthurian and Celtic legends." *********************** 🏆 The Cliffhanger Queen by The Hidden Gem Awards 2024 ************************ 💎 FEATURED ON: @WackyWriters - "Our Judges' Favorites" @Romance - "Slow Burn" and "The Para-Romantasy Experience" @Fantasy - "Dark Fantasy" and "Serialized Spotlight" @highfantasy - "Fair Verona - Romantic Fantasy" @Ambassadors - "Para-Romantasy" @DaturaCommunity - "The Lavender | Fantasy" *********************** Highest Rankings: 🌟 #1 in Medieval Fantasy - 14/03/2025 🌟 #2 in Portal Fantasy - 05/11/2024 🌟 #2 in Gothic - 09/12/2025 🌟 #3 in Medieval - 02/12/2024 🌟 #4 in High Fantasy - 05/08/2024
More detailsContent Guidelines