Benjamin McAllister is the Queen's Man working in secret for King and Crown. It riddled his past with intrigue, war, and death. It was no place for a woman. Such comforts as marriage, family, and love were not to be his. However, one woman had changed all of that. Lady Clara Bentley had won Benjamin McAllister's heart, but the prize had come at a price. He tried so hard to keep her from his world, but his world found them and it was tearing them apart. Clara embarks on a journey in search of a way to make them whole again, but will this adventure give her the answers she seeks? Or will they both remain... Forever Ruined? (I made this story to standalone, however, to get an idea of where it all started, read FROM THE ASHES, to learn more about their tale.) Highest Rank #56 On Historical Fiction Hot List - July 8, 2017. If you are reading this story on any platform other than Wattpad, you are likely to be at risk of a malware attack. If you wish to read this story in its original, safe, form, please go to https://www.wattpad.com/300037481-forever-ruined-prologue. Thank you. © All Rights Reserved by Author Ruechari aka Charity Rue Cover art and Story by: Ruechari

❝You are just a WOMAN. You can't fight in this war, you're weak. It will chew you up and spit you out, you can't keep up with us.❞ The commander scoffed with a low chuckle. A couple of men behind him chuckled as well. Evander's gaze burned into the side of my head, awaiting my reply like everyone else. ❝If I can't fight, then why did the Queen herself ask me to take over your job for the time being?❞ I asked, pulling my dagger out from its sheath, taping on Commander Leland's breastplate with the tip, ❝Careful who you call weak Commander because you clearly don't know who I am.❞ He crossed his arms defensively, ❝Oh yeah? And who are you?❞ I leaned forward lightly, ❝The name's Aislin.❞ ________________ Her name was well-known throughout the kingdoms. Some believed she was just an urban legend, while others thought she was real but some believed she didn't exist at all. She was labeled "the infamous warrior" because she was known for destroying kingdoms with her bare hands. She was a woman, but she set a strong example for tens of thousands of men. She disappeared after a horrific accident. Years had passed, and she had led a life free of violence. After all those years, she was itching to return to the battlefield. Her wish was granted when Queen Aria of Kavan herself approached her and informed her of the events unfolding in her kingdom, requesting her assistance. A sexist Commander, a caring queen, a slacker army, new friendships, and an intriguing yet hothead prince are among the challenges she faces. She's got a lot to handle. --- REVIEWS (more inside) "If you put equal portions of action, adventure, comedy, mystery, romance & feminism in a ninja blender and set it to high power, YOU 👏 GET👏 AISLIN👏. Plus a splash of feminism and diversity makes everything instantly better. SO GOOD!" - @shelsontheloose Copyright © 2021 by WriterMickeyC (of Wattpad) All Rights Reserved COVER: Guinealove2005

It's a deadly plan, and it goes like this: First, become a crew member of the Avourienne, a pirate ship notorious for its charismatic captain and wicked ways. Second, trick the ship's cunning strategist, famous for winning every game she's ever played, into believing a delicately spun lie. Third, get close enough to their tyrant king to put a knife through him. Deadly doesn't quite describe such a plan. In fact, inconceivable may be the better word. But Archer Kingsley has a knack for such things, and he feels he's going to pull off this plan with the ease he does most everything. Perhaps he's not quite aware of the absolute hell that's about to break loose, but truthfully, it's so much better that way. Because true adventures are born from uncertainty. * Cover by xxsoteria Mature themes you may encounter in this book: - harsh language (it's a pirate book) - violence (it's a pirate book) - sexual implications (it's a PIRATE book) However, this story does not violate any of Wattpad's mature guidelines and therefore is not marked as such. This is book one in the Venture Series. It is standalone and can be read without any prior knowledge. Featured on the following profile's reading lists: (15x) @adventure (Voyages and Sea Epics) @YAfantasty (New Adult Fantasy) @talesofthedeep (Pirate Tales) @HistoricalFiction (Revolution and Rebellion) @WattpadSeries (Action/Adventure) @WattpadHistoricalRomance (Pirate Adventures) @WattpadRoyals (The Adventure Awaits) @action (Fantasy in Action) @action (Adventure in Action) @antiheroesglaore (Wicked Women) @adultfiction (Journeys to Another Realm) @fantasy (Romantasy) @StoriesUndiscovered (Not This Road Trip Again) @WattpadDarkFantasy (A Kingdom in Shadows) @WattpadDarkFantasy (Out of the Shadows (featured stories)) @Romance (Worlds Apart)

EDITING IS IN PROGRESS * She is pure, caring but yet rebellious. She was Amelia Montgomery a queen who dedicated her blood and tears to survive and save her crown. She dedicated herself to accomplish the true meaning of what royalty means. He is arrogant, explosive but yet misjudged. He is Sebastian Black who had a heart way bigger than him but who ruled with nothing but compassion and mind. Both with different paths in hopes to find the freedom they so utterly desire. They were once close, close to where they knew every single flaw and strength. However, in a split second, they became strangers. In a split second their worlds crumbled and they had become enemies, forgetting their promises to each other and remembering their duty was family. Years later they meet again. Would they have changed or stayed the same? Would they still remember their promise? *~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "So it's you and I forever huh." "Forever." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *Mature language *Some mature scenes

Jane, a small, fearless girl, who had been abandoned by her parents at the age of six, took up the role of protector for the children who had also been left behind. She protects the younger ones from the cruel Matron who rules the orphanage with her cruel cane and even crueler hands. One night a fire starts, killing the Matron and leaving the children with nothing. Jane takes charge at age 12, leading "her lost ones" as she calls them, and they set sail, naming her Captain Hook for her daring grappling hook rescue. No longer a girl, the pirate legend has grown over the years, as has the merchants pouches of gold. They continue to plunder, finding paradise, when they decide to sneak into a noble's ball. There she meets Lord Peter Hawthorne, they banter, dueling with their words, sparking a sizzling tension and new romance between them. But how can a noble lord and pirate queen find a way to be together, when their lives are worlds apart? Find out in my new story: The Lord's Darling Pirate Queen - A Peter pan/Captain Hook retelling. Also short chapters ahead, but still I hope you give it a try! Also this is a historical fiction, romance book, but there will be no smut, and nothing more than a kiss at the end, so if you have a problem with this, please read something else. Please, if you plan on reading and commenting, don't make hurtful, rude, or insulting comments about my work, I will try to respond to comments in a timely manor, so feel free to say something if you have anything kind to say. Everyone makes mistakes, so if you find a error or something that seems wrong, feel free to point it out politely. I wrote this with the help and guidance of AI, but this is all my original work and ideas. So do NOT copy my work. I give credit to chatgpt for its help and Canva for my book cover.

Have you ever wondered what more you could be missing when you have everything? Well, Michelle Reynold who is 17, a senior, blond and beautiful, have tons of money to buy whatever she desires, she has popularity in her school, she has amazing friends, and she even has a lifelong enemy. What more could you want, right? But, no. There's an empty void deep in her which just won't go away. And when she finds herself in front of a guy who's so not her type, the hole only increases. And now she aches for what she never thought she will. *** Running from the past was what Nobody did. Always. That's how he grew up and now in a new town with new people who are mostly rich and snobby, he doesn't fit. Neither does he want to. All he wants is to remain under the radar and get pass this year and then he'll the gone. But life doesn't usually go as we expect it to. It never does. And he has to make decisions along the way which will lead him to 'No more running'. Now when he got the glimpse of what it could be like to have someone there for him, he wants it. He craves it. But both of them are stubborn as hell in their own ways. There's going to be tons of fighting and arguments and lots of stolen heated glances and then there are toe-curling kisses. This journey is not going to be easy. Please join them and give your much-needed support. Thank you so much. Copyright@2016 Books_and_nerds I DO NOT OWN THE BOOK COVER OR ANY OF THE PICTURES IN THIS BOOK. "THANK YOU" !!!⚠️ Warning ⚠️!!! ➕ Strong language ➕ Cheesy much ➕Heated kissing scenes

Jack put his hand through the bars. "Captain Jack Sparrow. Call me Jack." "The Captain Jack Sparrow?" Delia said excitedly. "I've heard all the stories." He was practically a pirate legend. "The one and only. I sailed with your dad when I was young. It's good to know someone who knows who I am and doesn't want to kill me." He smiled. "unless this is a trap?" He questioned jokily. She laughed slightly. "Nope, it's just me. No guards." "Have you ever thought of following in his footsteps?" "Yes. I want to get away from Port Royal as soon as I can." "What's stopping you then?" "Well every time I try to escape I somehow get captured by Ma-" "No, no, no, Love. I mean becoming a pirate." Jack had a glint in his eyes as he suggested the idea. "Well..... If I'm being honest. I would love to but it is kind of hard when you can't even get on a ship without someone getting you in trouble, because women apparently can't be on the ship." Delia rolled her eyes at the fact. "It's in your blood, Love." He remarked. .... Want to Join Jack on his adventure? Join me on this wild ride or read if you will.

#1 in Jealousy "I don't get it!" I yell while hurrying to catch up with him. "You don't need to get it!" he hisses out, not sounding tired after jogging for 20 minutes straight. While I on the other hand am heaving for my breath. "Why are you so hell bent on finding out who kissed you at Trevor's stupid party?!" No response. "It was just a kiss!" I try again. He stops up abruptly, turning around in a swift motion glowering down at me. I gulp. "Just a kiss?!" he whispers, I nod my head hesitantly. "JUST A KISS?!" I shrink back. He inches closer, his heavenly built towering over me. Forehead to forehead, nose to nose...disappointingly not mouth to mouth... I lick my lips slowly. He looks down, gulping before slightly moving away. "Just a kiss." I confirm. His blazing eyes find mine again. "No, it was not just a kiss! Maybe for her, but not for me!" "Why not?!" I press on. "BECAUSE SHE STOLE MY FIRST KISS!!" I gasp loudly, staggering back. His fingers graze his lips slowly before he snaps out of it, turns around and storms away. This time I don't bother following him, I am in shock. I Accidentally Stole The Bad Boy's First Kiss... ••• Completed | ✓ Unedited (Read at your own risk)

I woke up in a daze, unsure of why my body felt so stiff, so sore. I winced as I threw my legs over the side of the bed, and again as I stood up, pain flaring from every muscle in my body as I made my way to the polished mirror beside my wardrobe. I gasped at the sight of the bruised and battered girl in front of me. The memories from last night flooded my mind. It was my birthday. Father had invited several high class guests to the event. He expected me to begin courting. The man he had introduced me to was a plump old man. I had refused adamantly, his years against my fourteen churned my stomach. Unfortunately, my father didn't take my refusal well. He grabbed me by the arm roughly and dragged me into the attic-my bedroom. His beatings were getting worse. At least the last time i t hadn't taken much effort to hide the pain. This time that wouldn't be possible. This time, there would be no hiding it. This time the pain was too much. I whimpered as I headed to the door, but it was locked. It seems my father had predicted my state. Rage and anger burned through my veins as I slammed my fist against the door. One day I would learn to defend myself. One day I would escape this wretched castle. One day I would no longer be bound by the Caspian people. One day I will no longer be their princess. "I will get away from here, and you will pay for what you've done old man." I vowed before slamming my fist against the door again. "I will be free." I huffed as I crawled back into the bed for some much needed rest.