Veil of Control
- Reads 211
- Votes 15
- Parts 13
MatureOngoing2h 49m
Last published Mon, Nov 3, 2025
Vesper has lived her life in the shadows, hiding a secret that could condemn her to chains- or worse. Born with forbidden telekinetic power, she knows what happens to those with gifts like hers: they vanish into the King's grasp, dragged from their homes and never seen again. Some say they're executed. Others whisper of hidden prisons beneath the palace.
Vesper intends to find out.
Disguised as a servant, she slips into the heart of the royal court, determined to uncover where the missing are taken and how she can help them. But the palace is a labyrinth of rivalries, lies, and hungry eyes, each more dangerous than the last.
Prince Euris, the scholar with a kind smile and quiet defiance, draws her closer with a gentleness she hasn't known in years. With him, she begins to feel like more than just a survivor. But Euris is fighting battles of his own-and trusting him could tangle her heart in a war she can't afford to lose.
And then there is Caen, the King's shadow and rumored telepath. His gaze strips her bare, his presence a weight pressing on her mind. Every encounter is a duel: his relentless probing against her fragile shields. Terrifying, magnetic, he knows she has secrets-and he won't stop until he unravels them.
As war brews beyond the palace walls and loyalties fracture within them, Vesper finds herself caught between two powerful men, between desire and deception, between survival and sacrifice. But one truth grows sharper with every passing day: if she isn't careful, the palace will consume her, body and soul.
And if Caen learns what she truly is, there will be no hiding at all.
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
Her Radiance: The Ashes of Virelia
They called her a ghost. A myth. A remnant of a fallen god. But she remembers blood. She remembers betrayal. And she remembers the name they buried in the ruins of Virelia." At the prestigious-and cursed-Virelia Academy, only the most gifted are admitted. Royals, sorcerers, monsters in silk. All wear masks. She arrives as a transfer. Quiet. Watchful. Wrong. Her name? A lie. Her power? Buried. But when a forbidden duel beneath a Bloodmoon awakens something ancient inside her, the academy's delicate power balance begins to crack. She is not just a girl. Not just a student. She is something they tried to erase. And one boy sees her for what she truly is. Caelum Veres-her coldest rival. Her mirror. Her only threat. But this isn't a story of chosen ones. This is a story of forgotten gods. Of ashes and obsidian. Of a girl who will burn the stars to remember her name." Welcome to Virelia. You were never meant to survive.Complete
Crown of Shadows
In Tenebris, love is a weapon - and the most beautiful promises are the ones designed to break you. Lady Selene of House Auclair has spent her life in silence, haunted by a bloodline the Empire wants forgotten. Her betrothal to Prince Reverien Latimer is not mercy. It is a warning. The court calls it peace. But beneath the marble floors and moonlit halls, everyone knows this union was forged with ulterior motives - power, punishment, and something far darker. The Imperial Court is a nest of predators draped in silk. Smiles hide sharpened teeth. Secrets bleed through the walls. And Selene, the quiet noblewoman they dismissed, is far more dangerous than they realized. Her fiancé is no exception. Reverien is a man carved from discipline and shadows - a prince with cold hands, a colder reputation, and loyalties bound in blood. Yet he is drawn to Selene in ways neither of them can afford. Their bond is not gentle. It is a slow-burning collision of defiance, desire, and unspoken hunger - a partnership that could save an empire... or shatter it from within. As whispers sharpen into threats and forbidden longing coils between them, Selene must decide which is more perilous: the danger stalking the court... or the prince who shares her bed. Because in Tenebris, a single kiss can crown you - or condemn you.
The Cursed Prince
In a kingdom where curses are more than mere fairy tales, an ancient castle stands hidden behind walls of dark thorns, forgotten by all but the bravest and the most foolish. For within those shadowed halls slumbers a prince cursed by his own heart's betrayal. Once a ruler feared for his power and beauty, he now lies in a spellbound sleep, imprisoned by a vengeful sorceress who demanded a price for his cruelty: eternal rest, unless someone awakens him and binds their fate to his. Mira has never believed in fairy tales. Life in her village is one of harsh reality, where survival depends on wit and willpower. But when her family's future hangs in the balance, she's driven to the one place her people have always feared. Rumors of a sleeping prince and a curse that can be broken are all she has to go on, yet desperation leaves her no choice. But awakening the prince sets a far greater plan in motion, and the darkness she thought she'd face is only the beginning. Now, bound to a prince whose shadows dance with danger and desire, Mira must learn to navigate a world of magic, betrayal, and a fate that pulls them both toward something neither can escape. The only question is, who will break first-the girl with fire in her veins or the prince whose heart has long since turned to stone?Complete
The Tenabrist Chronicles
"No one could know about my birthright. No one could know about the magic pulsing beneath my skin. That secret held enough power to be the death of me, my father's reputation, and my family's reign. So, I clenched my fists tight and slept until Quarter One, as any dutiful daughter would. For princesses must be, in all circumstances, dutiful." Ainslie lives her life among the servant class, the lowest caste in the kingdom of Aer, serving a sweet but spoiled princess. Alva prepares to rule as Queen when she comes of age in a few years' time, trapped in a gilded cage only made cozy by her beloved lady-in-waiting. Both girls have secrets which will soon shake their kingdom and the entire alliance of Tenabrist to the core. With the help of a handsome knight, a wise librarian, and other allies made along the way, Ainslie and Alva must uncover secrets about their magic, the universe, and their kingdom before it's too late.Complete
Book One: The Iron Divide
,,THE IRON DIVIDE" For generations, war has raged across Tharador, its origins forgotten by all. Maerith hides her identity as a knight, and Calyx is the man both feared and desired. Amid masks, intrigues, and deadly proximity, she must choose: trust... or survival. ... For decades, the great Houses of Veyren and Althaire have drowned the land in endless bloodshed, their feud dividing Tharador across mist-shrouded rivers. Maerith carries the legacy of her fallen father, once loyal to House Veyren, and knows survival is a battle of steel and shadow - but nothing could prepare her for Calyx Althaire: brilliant, ruthless, and feared by all, the one man who could decide her fate with a single motion. To him, she is the key - the one who could bring his enemy to ruin. Captured, betrayed, and forced into proximity with the enemy she was trained to hate, Maerith must navigate a world where every glance hides a blade, every word carries a threat, and trust is a luxury she cannot afford. As storms rage across Tharador, alliances twist and betrayals abound, pushing Maerith and Calyx toward a destiny that neither fully controls. Their journey will demand loyalty, cunning, and the kind of courage that can change the course of kingdoms. In a land ruled by blood, lies, and shifting loyalties, only one thing is certain: Maerith will not go quietly - and neither will he. Enemies to lovers. Masks and deception. Survival, desire, and power collide in a dark fantasy world where hearts are as dangerous as swords.
As the Crow Falls | ✔
Niccola is a demi-queen undercover in enemy territory. Her little sister went missing seven moons ago, but one lead remains: a picture of a woman's face, drawn by a diviner shortly after the disappearance. Tracking her down has led Niccola to Calis, the realm next door whose border with her own remains closed for a reason. There, the trail goes cold. Until, that is, Niccola runs into a man in the marketplace who bears a family resemblance to the woman she seeks. His name is Isaiah, crown prince of Calis, and he's investigating disappearances, too. They join forces, faking courtship to sneak Niccola into the palace and get Isaiah's wedding-minded mother off his back. It doesn't take long to suspect that a common threat might underpin both their realms' problems. And as Niccola begins to develop real feelings for Isaiah, she's faced with an impossible choice: reveal her secrets and risk breaking his trust, or leave him in order to chase down the woman who stole her sister... a woman whose forbidden magic comes with a cost that could bring both realms to ruin. ❖❖❖ Complete and fully edited. Cover credit goes to @CeeMTaylor. Go check out her books too if you like Dark Fantasy Romance-she writes some pretty incredible stuff! Comments and critiques are both welcome and appreciated. I write characters from many different backgrounds, with many different experiences. If you share those traits and find that I have misrepresented anything, please let me know! I am feedback-friendly and here to learn :)Complete
Serena
Serena Dayanira Vespertine Since birth, I was groomed into a perfect weapon. A sharp tool for the hands of my mother to use to conquer power. But I wasn't the sharpest amongst her creations. My elder brothers were her proud prodigies that she would shine for the world to see while I stood behind their shadows. Shadows and darkness were soon my closest friends, they were true loyal ones that would serve me to the Vespertine throne. Koen Kendrick Underground boxing was never the path I wanted but this was my only quick cash to support my family. After the sudden death of my father, my whole life was turned upside down. The pain mother and I had felt when we heard the news... it was all too sudden and my little sister was about to be born. Only after a few years, I have finally balanced my life with boxing and school... or so I thought. The day she caught my attention was the day I was trapped. Our endless encountered moments have led to my unexpected interest in her as I discover many of her secrets. Aleksander De Sullivan Years have passed yet I still vividly remember the little girl I had met as a little boy. A beautiful princess, trapped behind tall gates, keeping her in the palace. The day she smiled so brightly and told me I was like her Prince Charming was the day I heard the bells. And I still hear them ring so loudly even when we are apart. Our parted ways was unfortunate but I was never unaware of her. Watching her from afar felt as if we were still growing up together. Soon, I will return for my gattina and ask for her hand.
Shadowbound
Velora Academy was meant to unite the realm. Light and shadow. Magic and legacy. But beneath its towers, something older is waking. And she was never meant to survive it. Isabella Thornevale arrives at the academy with fading power and too many watching eyes. They whisper about her. Doubt her. But something inside her is changing. And the one person who's never looked twice at anyone, is now the only one looking at her like he sees everything. In a school full of secrets, trials, and divided loyalties, she'll have to choose: obey the light... or listen to the dark. He was made of shadow. She was born in light. Together, they might just rewrite fate.
Cursed Hearts: The Shadow Prince
In a city where magic is outlawed, a fallen prince hides behind his empire of shadows-until a fearless commoner accidentally binds her soul to his curse. Now, loving him means dying with him. Synopsis Magic was banned from Aetheris City a decade ago, after the royal family's dark secret burned half the kingdom to ash. But magic never truly disappeared-it just went underground. Cassia Vale, a twenty-one-year-old street healer, survives by using her forbidden gift in secret. She swore never to get involved with nobles. Never again. Until she saves the life of a man she shouldn't have touched. A man who bleeds black smoke instead of blood. A man whose name the world forgot-Prince Kael Draven, heir to the fallen throne, cursed by his own father to live in eternal shadow. But their accidental bond awakens an ancient prophecy. The curse that destroys everything Kael loves now begins to consume Cassia's heart too. And the only way to break it- is to fall in love before the final eclipse.
The Barbarian's Girl
❝𝑫𝒊𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕 𝒓𝒐𝒂𝒅𝒔 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔.- #𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏❞ ~ Isabella is working as a maid in a Castle. She became mute after a very hurtful incident. She used to live in a small village, far away from where she is now, with her family. She used to be happy. But everything changed in one night. Her life turned upside down. She had to witness her mother's murder. Also after that night, her father disappeared. She had to run away from her home, only to end up in the Castle. She was alone with no friends. The only thing that she had been wishing was for a miracle to happen, to take her away from her misery. Kennan King is a powerful man. He was known for being ruthless and heartless with everyone, especially the ones who tried to hurt him or his people. He shows no mercy to anyone. He was just a child when his family got murdered. He lived in the streets with no food. He found other kids like him and they united, becoming who they are now. He knew who caused his family's death and he wanted revenge. What he didn't expect though, is to find an innocent and adorable girl, scared for her life. She awakes feeling he didn't even know he would feel in his life and he didn't know if he was scared or not. Can Isabella warm Kennan's, cold heart? Read to find out! ~ This book contains sexual scenes so if you don't like it, you can leave. Cover by:@Moonlight_Bee @Moonlight_Bee All Rights Reserved. None of these images or pictures in this belong to me. They belong to their owners.Complete
They called her a ghost. A myth. A remnant of a fallen god. But she remembers blood. She remembers betrayal. And she remembers the name they buried in the ruins of Virelia." At the prestigious-and cursed-Virelia Academy, only the most gifted are admitted. Royals, sorcerers, monsters in silk. All wear masks. She arrives as a transfer. Quiet. Watchful. Wrong. Her name? A lie. Her power? Buried. But when a forbidden duel beneath a Bloodmoon awakens something ancient inside her, the academy's delicate power balance begins to crack. She is not just a girl. Not just a student. She is something they tried to erase. And one boy sees her for what she truly is. Caelum Veres-her coldest rival. Her mirror. Her only threat. But this isn't a story of chosen ones. This is a story of forgotten gods. Of ashes and obsidian. Of a girl who will burn the stars to remember her name." Welcome to Virelia. You were never meant to survive.
More detailsContent Guidelines