Heart of Glass
- Reads 215
- Votes 2
- Parts 29
On top of snow crested mountains that never melted, only those with resolve of steel and unending strength could fathom living in this icy hellscape.
Volkova, A surname that could strike fear in the hearts of all, ruled over this icey tundra. With warriors who were rumoured to be able to take a hundred arrows and still fight forward, earned their legend because of their terrifying battle tactics and heartless politics.
Katya Volkova, Fourth in line for the throne knew from a young age where her place was in society. She would be a pawn, used to barter with other nations for whatever the kingdom needed but it was an honour to her to be able to protect her people any way she could.
Nadia Volkova, youngest sister and the only sibling who was able to bring a smile to Katya's face though her ice may be a frozen tundra like her homeland she had a soft spot for her sister.
When her father brings the family together to talk politics, he brings up a marriage alliance between Nadia and a king from some far off island. She is rocked with disbelief. She's too young, too foolish, not ready for foreign politics. As Nadia sits in the chair, crying her eyes out, Katya convinces her father to take her place, she would not only be a useful pawn to get aid for the coming war but with her brains and the fact that she would never be swayed by any sweet words or false promises she could also deliver intel and be an inside spy for her father.
All Rights Reserved
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 𝙒𝙤𝙡𝙛 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙤𝙣
[I made this story for @KaleaReigns aka my aunt] In a world torn by war and bloodshed, Lyara's fate is shaped by both ice and fire. Born into a lineage of power, she is the daughter of two houses-one known for their unyielding northern strength, the other for their fiery, royal blood. But her true heritage remains hidden, leaving her to navigate a treacherous path between two worlds that would never expect her to bridge the divide. Captured by the fearsome Dothraki, Lyara's strength and resilience quickly earn the respect of their leader, Khal Drogo. As the fierce warrior slowly becomes the khaleesi of his people, she must confront both the brutality of her captors and the complexities of her own heart. Amidst the chaos of Dothraki life, she forms a bond with Drogo unlike any other-one that challenges everything he thought he knew about power, love, and loyalty. But when whispers of her true parentage begin to surface, Lyara is thrust into a game of politics, revenge, and betrayal. Allies and enemies alike will test her resolve as she struggles to forge her own destiny, all while navigating the ever-present danger posed by the forces who wish to see her destroyed. As her relationship with Drogo grows, so too does the threat to her life-and to everything she holds dear. She must face the truth of her heritage, make impossible choices, and ultimately decide what kind of ruler she will be. In the end, the question remains: Will she conquer the world at the side of the Stallion, or will the fire of her family's past consume them both?Complete
The Auctioned Bride | 18+ (?)
𝘛𝘰 𝘴𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺, 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘰𝘮. 𝘛𝘰 𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘧𝘺 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘣𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦. When Maeve Valentine steps onto the stage of the most secretive auction in the world, she tells herself it's just a year. One year of belonging to a stranger in exchange for saving her family from drowning in debt. For paying her little sister's medical bills. For surviving. But the man who buys her isn't a stranger. He's the boy whose life shattered the day she testified in court. The boy who lost everything. The man who made sure she'd forget him. Damian Ashwood is no longer the quiet shadow from her past. Now, he's powerful. Ruthless. Rich beyond measure. And he's been waiting years to make her pay. Legally bound to stay by his side for twelve long months, Maeve must marry him within the first thirty days, obey the rules, and never breathe a word of the truth. When she begs to see her family again, they go-together. As a couple. In love. It's a lie. It's survival. Until the lines between hatred and desire begin to blur. Because Damian doesn't just want revenge. He wants to own her. And he's willing to burn the world to keep her. #1 seductive 25.07.25 #1 twistedlove 25.07.25 #1 billionaire 25.07.26 #2 steamy 25.07.25 #5 enemiestolovers 07.09.25 #14 slowburn 07.09.25 #69 love 07.08.25Complete
Bairi Sanam: The hate of a lover
When two equally powerful souls come together, their strength enhances, and it makes them capable of moving mountains and uprooting trees together. But what if this union begins with hatred? When passion and yearning combines, then the underlying feelings of love come out in a different way. Ketaki Vyaas, an idol of courage and kindness. She would tend to the wound she has given you herself. Tejasvin Dhyutidhara, an epitome of valour and knowledge. Even if his ways are immoral at times, he'd bring justice to your feet regardless. His love is fire and she's afraid to burn. What happens when they unite in the village of Raghavaiah into a forced marriage? What happens when the person you hate becomes your biggest support?Complete
ʙᴇɴᴇᴀᴛʜ ᴛʜᴇ ᴇɴᴇᴍʏ's ᴍᴀsᴋ
🌻 "You smell like everything I was taught to ruin," he whispered into her neck. She should've screamed. Instead, she let him touch her again. _____________~~~~~~~~_____________ They told her to stay away from the forest. They didn't warn her what waited inside. Daryna is a quiet village girl gathering sunflowers on the wrong side of the line when two soldiers drag her into the hands of the enemy. She expects bullets. Interrogation. Maybe death. What she doesn't expect... is him. Nikolai is a Russian commander wrapped in secrets and scars. Cruel. Obsessive. Bound by orders he doesn't always follow. The moment he lays eyes on Daryna- bloodied, trembling, defiant, he feels something fracture. Something dangerous. She's everything he should ruin. And the one thing he can't stop wanting. Caught between loyalty and longing, country and desire, they are the story no one survives. Because in war, nothing stays untouched. Not the land. Not the heart. And never the girl who kissed the enemy. _____________~~~~~~~~____________ Dark Romance Enemies to lovers Forbidden obsession Unholy chemistry War & resistance Slavic village culture Slow burn + brutal heat Possessive Antihero 🔞
Winter's Dance (#1 Ruthen Quartet)
(Completed) Two assassins were set to kill a girl. No questions asked. Just kill her and claim their prize. That was their mission. Except one of them was not supposed to visit Volney, the land of the dead and the other fall in love with a girl and totally forget about his mission to kill. For an heir who had dedicated her entire life for her kingdom, fate was not kind. Her sister should have returned home after her visit to her aunt's place. Her kingdom must have been safe, both terrestrial and by sea. But does anything ever goes planned? As a general, she must now decide. Kingdom or family? Suffice to say, slavery was the safest option for a bride. Hated by the king's daughter, she wonders what she had ever done in her life to deserve her hate. With her friend of fifteen years gone to join the rebellion, and without realising what it would cost her, she makes new friends. But would they keep her alive? Or would they sell her for their life? Friendships will be tested. Foes will become allies. Hunted will become the Hunter. And lover will become the betrayer. Not edited! Cover made by @ShadowsleekComplete
Broken but sharp : our dangerous mission - Volume 1 (Reverse harem)
!! FOR MATURE AUDIENCE!! (Ages 16+) (Trigger Warning (TW) list at the beginning of the book, please refer to it) ❤️ This story is a ⚠️REVERSE HAREM⚠️ (a woman having a romance with multiple men) and contains various tropes such as enemies to lovers and friends to lovers. Summary: In a world ravaged by war where women are prey to the enemy, Catilia, a radiant and adorable young adult, refuses to retreat into safety and insists on participating in the war effort. Since everyone believes she's crazy, she is placed in the care of her country's five best soldiers, who must watch over her and prevent her from putting herself in danger. Catilia then has only one goal: to escape them and fight, but she never would have imagined that the five members of Team 11111 would be so talented, attractive, and... intriguing. As for Derius, Grime, Zod, Sacha, and Ashen, the members of Team 11 111, each with their own unique personalities, none of them expected this girl to disrupt their daily lives so much. What began as a mission quickly becomes a vital objective: to protect the fragile and innocent young woman they thought she was. However, Catilia is no damsel in distress; she's strong and intelligent. She is their savior. ---------------------------- Please feel free to leave comments throughout the story. I'd love to hear your thoughts, to know if this book is good, and if you like it! It encourages me to continue writing. In any case, thank you for reading ❤️ ⚠️The second and final volume (Broken but Sharp: Our Last Mission) is available and you can find it on my profile.⚠️ This story takes place in only two volumes despite it being a Reverse Harem. It's for a simple, chill and stress-free read. Especially for those who don't necessarily like long sagas. I hope you'll like it.Complete
Crossroad of Deception
He married her for revenge. She didn't expect to crave the touch of the man who hated her. A loveless girl. A vengeful man. One marriage that was never meant to feel real. Katherina's life has been anything but a fairytale-haunted by a mother's death she's blamed for, unloved by a father who resents her, and bruised by a stepmother who makes sure she never forgets it. She thought turning 21 would finally set her free. She was wrong. Zade walks into her world with ice in his eyes and revenge in his mind. He doesn't love her. In fact, he despises her. But he needs her-and he'll make her his, no matter the cost. Their marriage is supposed to be fake. Their hate is supposed to keep them apart. But the line between hate and love is razor-thin. And when she lets her guard down, he shatters her heart, leaving her in pieces. When someone else steps in, offering her a chance at everything she's ever dreamed of, she's torn between the man who broke her and the one who's been waiting in the shadows. But the past never stays buried for long, and when the truth is finally out will they both be able to bear consequences of the choices they made? "He promised to ruin her. But somewhere along the way, she became his undoing."Complete
Passion On The Ice
There was one thing keeping her from him. The ice that dared too break beneath his feet. -- '' Skating away from your problems, doesnt make them go away. '' When one day, Figure skater, Monica Ellis can no longer skate past the people in her life. When her parents sign off on a arranged marriage in her name, everything she had dreamed off breaks in half. And why wouldnt it? The man she is going too marry, is no other then Ivan Petrov. '' The world is as slippery as ice, thats why you need too never live it wrong. Or everything could fall out from under you, Ivan. '' Rich. Power. Fear. It all was withing Ivans grasp, and he was never going to risk loosing it. Until her. He didnt want too marry her, in fact he hated her beyond what he could comprehend. But when he is forced into it by his older brother, everything he thought he knew about her family, the lies, the blackmail, the deceit, it all crumbles away. And soon, he has a choice too make.. Take the chance too be a free man again..or walk upon the ice and pray it leads him too her..
Vampire Queen
I am Dragomira Ivanovna. Let me tell you the story of how I became a vampire queen. Listen carefully. It is full of twists and turns, love, hate and secrets. Find out whose blood will be spilled and who will survive. "Hearts are wild creatures, that's why our ribs are cages." (Morticia Addams) Dragomira grew up in poverty. Brought into the shining lights of the royal court. She learned to crave power. And was forced to marry the cruel king everybody fears. Stuck between two men, brothers. Between the decision to save herself or her family. Between her desire to run away or to take the crown. Her mind fights the heart. And maybe she doesn't know who she is anymore and what she wants, because her present mingles with the past. And so, trying to escape her fate, she is once again thrown into the maelstrom of court intrigues and drawn into a plot to kill the king. Whose heart will be broken? Who will die? And who will sit on the throne? ___FIRST_DRAFT___ ♥ 12.04. 2025 - #4 in Highfantasy ♥ 16.04. 2025 - #3 in Highfantasy ♥ 25.06. 2025 - #2 in DarkfantasyromanceComplete
The Heart Wants What It Wants
❝ She wanted a fresh start, He wanted normalcy, But their past had other plans. ❞ ~~~ For the majority of her life, Gabriella had to endure all the things a child should never have to experience. After nearly two years of planning to start afresh, she decides moving three thousand miles away from her past, and restricting the memories of her past life to her hometown would be for the best. Even if it meant forgetting the boy who'd left her for dead after she'd given him her heart. Her life seems to be looking up when she starts falling for Hunter; the pretty boy she never intended to like. But when her past comes trailing along in the form of a person she thought she'd lost forever, her entire world she started to build starts crumbling beneath her. Slowly, she starts remembering bits and pieces of the past she thought she'd left in her old life. And the people she thought she could trust her heart with seem to be the people who are out to rip it to pieces. Does forgiveness come easy when the ones we gave our heart to are the ones who will break it without a second thought? After all, they say the heart wants what it wants, but does betrayal and heartbreak make the heart reach out farther? ~~~ A story of love, heartbreak, and betrayal... How far would you go for the people you love? { Book One in The Heart's Duet } Copyright © Lindi W. All Rights Reserved.Complete
Sweet Riddle
In our world, emotions are a weakness. A liability. A mistake. I learned that lesson young, watching my father rule with an iron fist, his heart nothing more than a rumor. I swore I'd never fall into the same trap-never let a woman tear me apart. And yet, here I am, standing at the altar, binding myself to a woman I barely know. A woman who despises me as much as I refuse to care for her. A contract. A deal. A promise sealed in blood. She is Katya Salifov-fierce, beautiful, and the daughter of my family's sworn enemy. And I am Ivan Yozhikov-heir to an empire built on violence, betrayal, and fear. This marriage isn't about love. It's about power. Control. Survival. But no matter how much I lock my heart away, something about her chips at the ice in my veins. A fire in her eyes that tempts me to break my own rules. And in this life, temptation is just another word for destruction. Welcome to our world. Where vows are made in blood, love is a dangerous game, and betrayal is the only truth.Complete
The Caretaker He Bought
"You're not here to fall in love." "Trust me, sir... I don't even know what that means." She was sold like a possession-traded away by the very people who were supposed to protect her. At just seventeen, she finds herself in a cold, unfamiliar mansion owned by a powerful man known for his silence, strict rules, and a heartbreak he never talks about. His only condition? Take care of his one-year-old daughter. Don't speak unless spoken to. Don't enter his study. Never touch him. For her, following orders is nothing new. Obedience has kept her alive this long. But the baby's soft cries break something inside her, and her tender touch begins to warm a house that forgot what love felt like. He tells himself she's just a caretaker. Just a temporary solution. But night after night, she shatters rule after rule... And soon, his heart becomes the final one to break. 🎯 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐞 Genre: Romance / Drama / Slow Burn / Hurt-Comfort Age rating: 16+ (emotional abuse themes, mature emotional content)
The Darkness Beyond the Stars
A spoiled elvish princess in love with a lowly soldier. Unfortunately (well, fortunately. But don't tell her that) she will come to realize her life is not her own, when the neighboring elf kingdom demands a marriage alliance, binding her to the strange kingdom's most dangerous, and enigmatic, warrior prince. Will Princess Lilya finally learn that you can't choose your life? Will the warrior prince learn to love? Will they have a chance to build a life together? Or will the strange assassins bent on murdering both of them throw both kingdoms into chaos and ruin?Complete
Ice & Prejudice
Victoria 'Ria' Winters is the youngest out of all her quadruplet sisters; the one with the dark humor and haunting past. That's why she worked so hard for scholarships abroad to get as far away as possible. All her sisters had their own challenges, but nothing compared to Ria's past. When a traumatic event when she was 11 repeated itself when she was a freshman in college, it nearly destroyed her like the 1st time. She's learned from an early age to trust no one. Especially not men. After an assault by Vlad Wolves, the younger brother of the star hockey captain Nikolai Wolves, Ria was dragged through a brutal court case that nearly ended her. Vlad, a master manipulator and narcissist, turned the tables, leaving Ria to bear the blame and forcing her to transfer schools to escape the shame. Now, three years later, Ria has rebuild her life at one of the best universities in the world, focused solely on her studies and her future. But when Nik-who's always despised her for 'trying to ruin his family image for attention and money'-needs help to save his beloved place on the hockey team, he's forced to turn to the one person he hates most: Victoria. Nikolai had his own reasons to hate Ria. But when his powerful father, who has always had doubts about Vlad's innocence, insists that Ria tutors Nik in exchange for her fully funded graduate scholarship abroad, they're both trapped. Obviously, Ria hated that whole family for what happened freshman year in her former college. Especially Nikolai Wolves who testified against her, as if the moron had even been there when his younger brother assaulted her. Forced to work together Victoria and Nikolai's mutual hatred ignites into a battle of wills. There sessions are a minefield of cutting remarks, icy glares, and unresolved anger. But beneath the venom, there's undeniable tension-attraction. Beneath the anger and hurt, they begin to uncover the truth about each other-and about Vlad.Complete
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 || 𝟏𝟖+
Aida Lynn is bold, beautiful, and perfectly imperfect. Books are her only escape, her only reality-because in her real world, love has always come with conditions. She's mature beyond her years, haunted by a family that treats her like an asset, not a daughter. And now, she's being forced into a marriage she never wanted... all to prove her worth to a father who never saw it. Aspen Young is cold, calculated, and cruelly handsome-the heir to a powerful empire. Love? It's not in his vocabulary. Marriage? Just another deal to please his father. Misunderstood and emotionally guarded, the only softness he knows is reserved for his grandmother. Women don't interest him-until Aida. Two broken souls. One forced union. A contract that was never meant to bloom into anything more... until it starts to feel dangerously real. Will Aspen use her like her family did-or will he be the one to finally see her? And can Aida survive a love that was never supposed to be hers?Complete
BOOK 1: Marked by Flame ( Currently Editing)
*****BOOK ONE****** Set in a continent called Irevalen, where the skies are ruled by dragon-shifters - immortal beings who can take human form, but never fully shed their beast. Centuries ago, a Blood Treaty was made between dragons and the last surviving human kingdom. To maintain balance and peace, a dragon from the royal bloodline must bond with a human every 500 years - not just a marriage, but a soul-binding, deep magic deal that ensures dragons don't destroy the mortal realm with their fire and fury. The catch? The human bride is always chosen by fate. No one picks. No one can refuse. Or so they say. --- 🔥 The Male Lead: Kaelith Vyron, the current heir to the SKYCOURT throne - feared warrior, emotionless strategist, and cold-blooded dragon prince. Has rejected the idea of love his whole life. Is terrified of what the soul-bond might do to him (dragons who bond can be consumed by obsession). Is pissed that fate tied him to a weak, mortal girl. Thinks she'll break. Plans to scare her off. But she doesn't. And it wrecks him. --- 🕊️ The Female Lead: Liora Vane, 22-year-old healer's apprentice from the far southern coast. Orphaned young. Grew up with books, herbs, and freedom. Hates the idea of fate deciding who she marries. Thinks dragons are cruel, inhuman monsters. When she's taken from her village and presented to Kaelith, she fights back - hard. Swears she'll never belong to him. But then... she sees pieces of his humanity. And it terrifies her more than the fire ever did.Complete
[I made this story for @KaleaReigns aka my aunt] In a world torn by war and bloodshed, Lyara's fate is shaped by both ice and fire. Born into a lineage of power, she is the daughter of two houses-one known for their unyielding northern strength, the other for their fiery, royal blood. But her true heritage remains hidden, leaving her to navigate a treacherous path between two worlds that would never expect her to bridge the divide. Captured by the fearsome Dothraki, Lyara's strength and resilience quickly earn the respect of their leader, Khal Drogo. As the fierce warrior slowly becomes the khaleesi of his people, she must confront both the brutality of her captors and the complexities of her own heart. Amidst the chaos of Dothraki life, she forms a bond with Drogo unlike any other-one that challenges everything he thought he knew about power, love, and loyalty. But when whispers of her true parentage begin to surface, Lyara is thrust into a game of politics, revenge, and betrayal. Allies and enemies alike will test her resolve as she struggles to forge her own destiny, all while navigating the ever-present danger posed by the forces who wish to see her destroyed. As her relationship with Drogo grows, so too does the threat to her life-and to everything she holds dear. She must face the truth of her heritage, make impossible choices, and ultimately decide what kind of ruler she will be. In the end, the question remains: Will she conquer the world at the side of the Stallion, or will the fire of her family's past consume them both?
More detailsContent Guidelines