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They say love is happiness. For us, it becomes a trial. Deceptive and insidious, this feeling quietly takes root, breaking through pain and the certainty of its impossibility. What at first seemed like saving my sister from a monster’s grasp turns into a struggle against my own prohibitions—for the sake of loving a man whose touch can kill. But what if his fear of hurting me proves stronger than his love?

To save their alchemy shop and home from crushing debt, Faelia risks her life gathering rare ingredients in dangerous places. Desperate, she decides to apply for the position of assistant to the royal alchemist — though her chances are slim, even with her unique gift. But the competition turns out to be far more perilous than she expected. And then, to her surprise, she catches the attention of the king himself. But when a palace coup shatters the court, Faelia is thrust into its very heart.

She appeared as if from another world — and remembers nothing of the one she came from. He is the king’s right hand, commander of the royal guard — a man who trusts no one and never stops until he uncovers the truth. But the mysterious girl gets under his skin, and before he realizes it, she uses that weakness — seducing him with her innocence, trading her purity for the awakening of forbidden magic. By dawn, she is gone — along with a priceless artifact. Now he will hunt her across realms if he must. Because no one deceives him and vanishes without leaving a trace. The only question is — which world still hides her?

Demons brazenly abduct the king’s betrothed, demanding in return the relic stolen from them one hundred and fifty years ago — the artifact known as the Heart of the Demiurge, the very source of their magic. Will the king really part with something so valuable? Trade immense magical power for a bride he barely knows? And what, then, is the royal Security Service for? Let them earn their keep and return the princess to her future husband. Only… what the hell is another demon doing in this mess? What does he want? Is there a schism in the demonic world? And is someone trying to seize the artifact for themselves — by using the rescued woman as a pawn?

Rammidora finds herself completely at the mercy of a cruel king who hides a terrible secret. Once in his palace, the girl unwillingly becomes a witness to a horrific crime, and now only she can uncover it and save the one who has fallen into a deadly trap. But will an unexpected love that suddenly bursts into her life stand in the way of the rescue?

They appeared out of nowhere and, without warning, destroyed everything Collet knew. Only the remnants of what humanity once was remain. They took her world and her brother… She swore revenge. In a world where Collet discovers that magic is real and moves among the courts of the Underworld, she swore revenge against Heaven. !!!WARNING!!! This novel may contain: -Physical and mental abuse -Somewhat explicit scenes of violence -Death -Psychological control -Distorted mythological and religious representations

The House of Lost Time is a gothic psychological novel about inheritance, isolation, and the quiet temptation to surrender one's will to something that promises meaning. A story where the true danger is not fear-but comfort.

They married me off to seal a royal alliance. I’m a southern princess. He’s the heir of the North—a land of frost, harsh customs, and eyes colder than winter. My new home is no palace. It’s a trap. Every step I take is bound by rules I don’t understand—and don’t dare break. My fiancé’s smile hides too much. Someone keeps trying to kill me. Over and over again. I must survive. I must obey. But I’m learning to breathe in the icy air. And my heart… it beats not for the man I was promised to, But for the one meant only to guard me. They call it an engagement. To me, it’s survival.

Carmina wanted an ordinary life with her beloved. But she was drawn into the Empire's intrigues and had a death sentence signed against her. What's left to do? Surrender? No! After all, it's not just her life at stake. Her beloved is in danger, for whom she's ready for anything. Even to challenge the Empire's 'dark' mages. Those whose mere mention makes other mages tremble, those whose names are truly unknown to anyone. Who is a friend and who is a foe on this difficult path? Who will emerge alive from this confrontation?

I’m being forced to marry a high dragon lord. But… three of his former brides are dead, and five others broke off the engagement before it reached the altar. Could it get any worse? Oh, it could. Because I’ve started to remember a past life—one where I’d already been here. With him. Back then, he loved me. And still… he killed me. Now, if I want to survive, I must uncover the truth. And whatever happens, I can’t let my groom find out who I really am— The same woman who once died in this castle… by his hand.

When a faery gets married, she’s given a magical potions — to love until her final breath. They call it love. But in truth, it’s a curse. I drank mine before the wedding to the prince. I smiled. Believed I was happy. And then I learned about his human lover — and understood: he is my pain, and I am his chain. This kingdom runs on potions. For thousands of years, not a single one has escaped. But I don’t want to love someone who holds me in contempt! They say, if one breaks the potions — all will be free. And perhaps, from the ruins of this fairytale, something real will be born.

I made a deal with a demon to take revenge on a wicked king. I lost everything… and became a witch. Now I have only one year before Hell comes to claim me. A young inquisitor with ice in his eyes is hunting me — ready to expose what I am. And Astaroth, the demon I bargained with, tightens his hold on me with every passing day. I must carry out my revenge, escape the flames… …and not lose myself to the darkness that whispers my name.

In Archesar, you are only what a man owns. Your voice means nothing. And in this kingdom, anything can be wagered — gold, lives… even your fate. Six young women were pulled into this cruel world from beyond the veil, each of them forced to survive in a land ruled by ruthless games and darker secrets. Alone, each of them carved a path through the fire. But together… they just might change everything.

Jacqueline Schubert has a terrible secret, a crime that could ruin not only her, but her entire family. When a strange man from another kingdom arrives claiming to be her betrothed, Jacqueline sees it as an opportunity to escape her past mistakes and save her family. However, once she is married, she realizes that the problems she is running from are nothing compared to the ones she has to face as the wife of Maxius Kilmor. A castle full of secrets, an ancient curse, and a feud between two families. Can love prevail in a place where only hatred exists?

I’m trapped. Forced to stay with the man I hate — The king who plans to marry me and restore my noble status. But my heart belongs to another… The man I love more than life itself. Yet I can’t show my feelings. I must watch in silence as another woman flirts with Nate… Because if the king finds out about us — He’ll destroy the man I love. What should I do? And how do I escape this nightmare?

I finally found a way to get close to my enemy. Even if it means doing something I despise — Becoming the favorite of Myron the Bloody. The man I hate more than anyone. But there’s one small comfort: This won’t last long. I just need to wait for the right moment… And destroy him. But what happens next? I never saw that coming…

King Myron the Bloody came to my castle to destroy everything I ever loved. As for me? I was supposed to be his trophy. But I’d rather die than be dishonored. Only… instead of death, I got something else. A dark power that brought me back to life. A second chance to seek revenge. But first, I must start over. With a new name. As a commoner. And when the time is right… I’ll find a way to get close to my enemy. This story contains: - obsessive love; - a strong, determined heroine; - two extraordinary men in love with her; - one of them is powerful and cruel; - unpredictable twists; - no “enemies to lovers” trope from the heroine’s side; - steamy, explicit scenes; - a guaranteed happy ending.

The story unfolds in the cursed kingdom of Rentran — a land where even shadows fear their own echoes. Here, an ancient black dragon rules, condemned to carry his greatest punishment upon the throne — his own daughter, a living reminder of everything that was lost to end the war. Einar, the Black Princess, was raised to be the king’s wicked puppet. But the performance is unraveling. Forced to abandon the cold safety of the castle, she embarks on a dangerous search for the truth — bitter, inconvenient, and deadly. On this journey, masks will fall, betrayal will strike where least expected, and the line between good and evil will shatter. One truth remains: nothing is more dangerous than the truth itself. “Pride” is a tale of intrigue, forbidden love, betrayal, and the fight for survival i

Forty years before the founding of Vilkhferm, the Holy Kingdom of Lyra was conquered, and its population began to be mercilessly exterminated. The only state that agreed to accept non-humans on its territory was Okta. In return, the High Priest of Lyra shared with the king the secret of soul relocation. This is how the Department of Restless Souls was established. And of course, Andrei had to go and get a job there. Everything might have been fine, if she hadn’t accidentally overheard a secret conversation. And as we know, witnesses don’t live long. But our heroine is clever and resourceful, and she managed to avoid an early reunion with her ancestors. And the fact that she now has to live in a new body, under a different name — well, that’s just a detail.

What is it like to live in the Polar Wasteland? To be food for the Wasteland leopards? Where survival means killing, and the only chance to escape is to find magic within yourself?.. But is the world beyond the wall really such a paradise? A battle academy of magic. A personal paper monster. The forest—a refuge for unholy, and unholy have no right to life. To surrender him is to betray your principles. To not surrender him—perhaps pay with your life.