The Fifth Step
- Reads 43
- Votes 3
- Parts 17
Ongoing11h 43m
Last published Sat, Aug 1, 2026
In a kingdom built upon obedience, forgotten fire begins to awaken.
Hidden for years within the storm-cliffs of Velyra, Erytheia Veyra has spent her life haunted by strange dreams, living sigils, and whispers no one else can hear. But when a summons from the Golden Dominion calls her back to the capital, she is thrust into a world of sacred laws, political deception, and ancient prophecies buried beneath ash.
As forbidden truths surface and divine powers awaken within her, Erytheia discovers she may be the last descendant of the Ashborn - a bloodline the kingdom tried to erase centuries ago.
Feared by rulers, hunted by prophecy, and drawn dangerously close to the scholar determined to uncover the truth beside her, Erytheia must decide whether to obey the Five Steps...
or become the ruin that breaks them forever.
A gothic fantasy romance filled with divine mythology, political intrigue, ancient bloodlines, dragons, and forbidden love.
All Rights Reserved
#356
femalelead
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
Reborn as the Villainess of the Rathores
Lavanya was an ordinary college student from a middle-class family. Living alone in Bangalore, she found comfort in novels because reality had never given her the love and affection she longed for. Her favorite novel was The Possessive Rathores-the story of India's most powerful family, ruled by the feared and respected Vikram Rathore and his five extraordinary sons. Among all the characters, one stood out: Vanya Singh, the villainess everyone hated. But everything changes when a tragic accident ends Lavanya's life. When she opens her eyes again, she finds herself inside the very novel she loved-and in the body of Vanya Singh. The problem? Vanya is destined for a miserable ending. Determined to survive, Lavanya decides to avoid the Rathores and stay away from the story's main plot. But fate has other plans. As secrets of the Rathore Mansion begin to unfold, she discovers that the family she feared is nothing like the novel described. Can she change Vanya's destiny? Can she uncover the truth behind Vanya's past? And when the powerful Rathores begin to care for her, will she finally find the family and love she always wished for? A tale of family, secrets, healing, and second chances, where the villainess gets the opportunity to rewrite her own story. Note : It is not like other stories where she behaves defferently and gradually hero falls for her . No definitely not for more information read the story.
Beauty & the Beast
He was coming over to me and once he made it to me he kissed me his lips crashing into mine. I could feel him against my body and his tongue exploring my mouth. I moaned into his mouth as he pushed me into the wall and lifted me up so that my legs wrapped around his waist. I felt them then on my neck the sharp pain that came and I knew he had bitten me. When Elizabeth Rose Dumont is chosen as the Lords personal maid she never thought she would uncover one of his darkest secrets. She knew he was a ruthless man but she never thought she would come across just how ruthless he was. She also never thought she would fall in love with him either. Julius William Silver was a kind giving man till one day he learned that all people wanted from him was his money, his title, his death, and most of all his immortality. He was fine being alone until the new maid he is assigned comes along. He slowly begins to want her around more and more as she defies her way into his heart. 18+ due to Adult language, violence, and sexual content All Rights ReservedComplete
Marry the Ex-Boyfriend's Father
The legendary fortune teller Ji Lanchuan, who could predict the future with uncanny accuracy, died. When he opened his eyes again, he found himself as the cannon fodder protagonist in a BL novel. Aside from his breathtaking beauty, Ji Lanchuan had nothing. In the rigidly structured mansion of a wealthy family, he was the powerless, helpless, and scheming little white lotus destined to be kicked out. Ji Lanchuan, the master of divination and familiar with the plot: Oh wow, interesting. And so, everyone noticed that Qin's eldest son's pretty little lover had changed; he now wielded his beauty and shone brightly. A year later. His ex-boyfriend knelt on one knee. "Lanchuan, let's get back together." Ji Lanchuan pulled his current boyfriend's hand. "Sorry, call me Dad."
The Vampire King
"What do you want from me?" I asked the masculine figure in front of me. I couldn't see him through the shadow that seemed to enveloped him, the only things I could only make out were his shining, blood red eyes. Venomous, terrifying, blood red eyes. "You don't know what I want?" He breathes softly against my ear, sending electric shivers through my body. "N-no," I stammered. My voice shaky, my hands sweaty. My brain screamed at me, warning me of the stranger in front of me. Telling me to run, to fight, to scream. Something. He chuckled softly, his horrifying eyes twinkling with amusement of something unknown. "I want you, and what I want, I get." And with that, he bit me. --- Book 1 of the Scarlet Dreams Triology Cover by: @deviation In editing process: by RoyallyImaginingComplete
As a Carpenter: Transmigrated into a Peasant Woman and taking care of my sickly
Novel Rating:10/10 As a Carpenter: Transmigrated into a Peasant Woman and taking care of my sickly husband Li Miaomiao transmigrated into the body of the original heroine - a woman who had been abandoned by her groom on their wedding day, lost her mind, and in a fit of madness married Xiao Xian, a guest who had only come to attend the wedding banquet. . The very next day, the original host made a scene about going back to become the groom's concubine, fell into the river, and died. . The guests all laughed. A cripple with useless legs, handsome as he might be, and so poor his house had nothing but bare walls - even a discarded bride couldn't be kept by such a waste. . Everyone waited for her to wake up and go mad again, tormenting Xiao Xian. . Unexpectedly, she picked up a toolbox and became a little carpenter instead, pampering her gentle, jade-like lame husband as if raising him with tender care. . Li Miaomiao declared that being a carpenter was great - walking through streets and alleys, she might even run into someone who could seal a throat with a single strike of the sword... her husband? . She immediately turned to run, only to be carried back home over someone's shoulder. . After a night of tossing and turning, that certain someone chuckled and asked, "Wife, are my legs better now?"
The Unkown Husband
"Fair skin. Sweet voice. Flat tummy. Shy and gentle." If that's the checklist for a perfect heroine, let me save your internet data. I scored a solid zero out of five. My name is Priya. I'm 25, dark-skinned, 62 kg, and have a voice so heavy that delivery boys call me "Brother" on the phone. I never expected love. I just wanted to work my government job in Madurai and live freely. But without warning, my traditional, horoscope-obsessed father dropped a bomb: I was getting married in exactly two weeks. I didn't even see the guy's face properly before the Thali was tied. Now, I am stuck with Varun-a 27-year-old child specialist doctor at Madurai GH. He has a brilliant, smooth accent, a cool attitude, and a dangerously short temper. He didn't want this marriage either. This isn't a fairy tale. It's a forced reality between two total strangers. Click "Read" to see if we survive each other.Complete
Not The Villain
"I'm not the villain. I'm not the heroine either. And at this point- I'm starting to think that might be a problem." Hi. I'm Amanda. Or... I was. Now I'm stuck in someone else's body-Cassiane's-and apparently, she had a lot going on. I thought transmigrating would mean a fresh start. Maybe some plot armor. Maybe even a dramatic glow-up. Instead, I got chaos. And whatever this story is... it's definitely not going the way it's supposed to.
Pink Princess (OLD VERSION)
|| Highest Rank #21 in Humor || Aubrey Powers is a certified pink-a-holic. Her hair is pink. Her nails are pink. She doesn't wear anything but the color pink and her personality is pink. She's bubbly, outgoing, and just a little bit crazy. Most people are used to her strange obsession and don't even bat an eyelash. Now enter new student Carter King. The hot guy from England with an accent so incredibly sexy you'll be dropping your panties. Initially Aubrey's pink clashes with his punk. However as senior year wears on things start to change. || completed June 1st, 2017 || || RE-WRITTEN/RE-VAMPED VERSION AVAILABLE ON MY NEW PROFILE @_XOXOG_ ||Complete
In Love With The Prince|✔
Claire's world changes when she steps into London. Claire and her friends take a trip to London to get away from life. Prince Zachary's turn to become King is coming. He has to get married to take the throne. His mother and father have picked him a bride....Vanessa. He sneaks out at night to get a break and runs into Claire and her friends. What happens? Who falls in love? Does Prince Zachary get the Throne? Marriage? Friendship? Lies? The truth? Find out: In Love With The Prince Cover By:LovestoriesgotmeComplete
The vampire's maid
I bite my lip in order to prevent any noises from slipping out and pull one last time. The rope falls off of my wrists and I am finally free. I stand up and run. I run and run and run, hoping never to stop and to never look back. But I have to. I look back only for a little moment to check if someone is following me and I suddenly bump into a wall in front of me. I turn my face to look at the wall but it isn't a wall... it is a man. Dear lord please, I'm begging you... I don't want to go back. Hi. My name is Amanda, I am 19 years old and this is my story... ------------------------------------------------------ hey :) if you decide to read this book, please note that there will be swearings etc and maybe some somewhat steamy scenes. Also don't make hateful comments towards the author, thaks<3 I hope you'll enjoy reading this book^^ Highest rank #2 in vampireComplete
Lavanya was an ordinary college student from a middle-class family. Living alone in Bangalore, she found comfort in novels because reality had never given her the love and affection she longed for. Her favorite novel was The Possessive Rathores-the story of India's most powerful family, ruled by the feared and respected Vikram Rathore and his five extraordinary sons. Among all the characters, one stood out: Vanya Singh, the villainess everyone hated. But everything changes when a tragic accident ends Lavanya's life. When she opens her eyes again, she finds herself inside the very novel she loved-and in the body of Vanya Singh. The problem? Vanya is destined for a miserable ending. Determined to survive, Lavanya decides to avoid the Rathores and stay away from the story's main plot. But fate has other plans. As secrets of the Rathore Mansion begin to unfold, she discovers that the family she feared is nothing like the novel described. Can she change Vanya's destiny? Can she uncover the truth behind Vanya's past? And when the powerful Rathores begin to care for her, will she finally find the family and love she always wished for? A tale of family, secrets, healing, and second chances, where the villainess gets the opportunity to rewrite her own story. Note : It is not like other stories where she behaves defferently and gradually hero falls for her . No definitely not for more information read the story.
More detailsContent Guidelines