Anna Brown spent her life saving others. A brilliant cancer specialist in New York, she believed in healing, in love, and in the perfect life she built with her husband, Alexander Knight. Until one night shattered everything she thought she knew. A forgotten past awakens. A mysterious book appears. And a name begins to whisper through the wind— Shou Feng. The feared god of destruction. A being born from shadows… and bound to a destiny written in blood and fate. When the worlds of science and magic collide, Anna is pulled into a truth far older than her life. Betrayal, power, and a love that should never exist begin to unfold around her. He was created to destroy. She was meant to heal. But when the healer touches the darkness, even the gods begin to tremble. Because some loves are strong enough to defy fate itself. And when hearts rebel against destiny… even gods can fall.

Vivienne Clarke is a 17-year-old girl who is tired of her life when she unexpectedly gets entangled with Jasper Hales, a powerful and dangerous mafia boss. Jasper finds her intelligent and resourceful and keeps her by his side. At the same time, he is disturbed by recurring dreams of a girl he believes he killed with his own hands. As time passes, Jasper begins to realize that he has been reborn and has no memory of his past life. The only connection to it comes through his dreams. When he finally regains his memories, he discovers that Vivienne was his lover in his previous life, and her death was actually caused by someone else—but the situation made it seem like he was responsible. Jasper chooses to hide this truth, but Vivienne uncovers only part of it and believes that he was the one who killed her. Feeling scared and betrayed, she tricks him and escapes. After leaving, she builds her own identity and becomes a strong and successful woman. Years later, Jasper finds her again and brings her back, determined not to lose her this time. The more she tries to distance herself, the more intense and protective he becomes, especially as dangers from his world begin to surround them. In the end, as the truth comes out and misunderstandings are cleared, he protects her from every threat, and they finally find their way back to each other.

What if the life you are living is only one among thousands your mind could have chosen? Sometimes, in the quiet hours of sleep, the mind wanders to places that feel strangely familiar. Places that should not exist. Faces that should not be remembered. Choices that were never made. Night after night, something begins to shift. Fragments appear—memories that do not belong, emotions that have no origin, and lives that feel disturbingly real. At first, they seem like dreams. But dreams do not leave scars on the soul. The deeper the mind drifts, the thinner the boundary between imagination and existence becomes. Identities blur. Realities overlap. And the question that once seemed impossible slowly grows unavoidable. If a mind can experience countless lives… then which one is truly real? And if one day the mind forgets the way back— would anyone ever know which life was the original one? “I have memories of cities I’ve never visited, people I’ve never met, and lives I never chose. The terrifying part is… they feel more real than my own.” So tell me… which one of them is actually mine?” what is the reality!!! Am I even living ! Which one is actually my story and which one is the illusion!??

“Unlucky” would be the nice way to describe Lucas’ luck. He wasn’t just down bad. He was practically cursed. As someone who never asked to exist, he’s had to experience medical torture, imprisonment, and eventually death. And that was just his first life. Then, just as he thought of escaping his fate, he transmigrates into the body of the Empire’s most useless Flower Vase. Great, now he should have status, wealth, and beauty, right? Wrong. Because his new body, Young Lord Luca Kyros, was a vegetable. And what’s worse was that no one else seemed to know the truth. To everyone else, he was just your typical rebellious heir. He wouldn’t have minded that. He was used to being called a harlot or similar names for being a defective Guide. But the problem was he woke up right smack in the middle of the Royal Military Academy’s Assessment test. And his double body, the one who should be attending school, perished in an ambush. So now, he’s forced to resolve his existential crisis while attending a school he never even enrolled in. He’ll have to conquer his flimsy body, his brooding roommate, and his picky-eater “dungeon”—all that on top of surviving impending doom. Someone definitely needs a miracle.

TRIGGER WARNING: This story contains dark themes, emotional and physical abuse, trauma, betrayal, humiliation, and mature content. However, it also delivers humor, sharp sarcasm, a doting (and dangerous) mate, and chaotic chemistry between the leads. ★★ Synopsis ★★ They called her wolf-less. A disgrace. A curse. The girl blamed for her brother’s death. The unwanted twin. The shame her pack never stopped punishing. For seventeen years, Isabella endured cruelty from everyone who should have protected her—her Alpha, her pack, even her own blood. Beaten down. Enslaved. Ignored. Yet she never broke. Until the night her first heat dragged her into a forest she was never meant to enter. That night, she met Lucain. A king who had been sleeping for centuries. Cold. Ruthless. Starved. A ruler who rejected fate, bonds, and the Moon Goddess herself. He took her blood to survive. He meant to kill her afterward. Instead, he marked her. A bond never meant to exist. A mate never meant to live. A king never meant to awaken. The mark ignites a secret no one was meant to uncover—one that places Isabella at the center of power, prophecy, and bloodshed. Now the packs want her dead. The Elders want to use her. And enemies far older than wolves are watching. Lucain has spent his existence proving he cannot be owned. No bond. No mate.No weakness. Isabella has spent her life learning how to survive. Forced together by fate and hunted by the world, they face an impossible choice. Bow to destiny and submit to the bond… Or burn down everything that ever tried to control them. Because when fate tightens its grip, the real question isn’t whether the bond can be rejected... It’s what happens when the girl everyone broke becomes the one thing a king cannot afford to lose. •♪♪• Hi, my name is Isabella. Follow me through a journey of survival, self-discovery, vengeance… and a dangerously unexpected love. #StrongFL #EnemiesToLovers #FatedMate #PowerCouple #fromHatefulToDotingHusband #DarkRomance #SlowBurnChaos

Jian Ci is the light. An S-class Esper, his powers ripple with the warmth of a thousand suns, his smile a blinding beacon that draws humanity, and hope, to him like moths to a flame. He is the Sun, a magnetic force of nature, utterly unaware of the abyss that gazes back. Yu Xi is the dark. A shadow with skin, a man who walks through life with a silent, consuming emptiness, broken only by a singular, scorching singularity... Jian Ci. He is the Abyss, a dark constellation orbiting a single star, and his existence is now defined by the answer to one terrifying question. How far are you willing to go for him? Yu Xi’s response, spoken as clearly as a death sentence. “To hell and back.” This is the story of an impossible equation: Light + Darkness = ? It is a love that warps physics and morality, a descent into an obsession so profound it threatens to rip the very fabric of their world. Yu Xi knows their combination is impossible, a contradiction that should result in utter annihilation. Yet, with a quiet, terrifying devotion, he is prepared to burn the world, his own soul included, if it means securing his star.

The Fall of a Disgrace Born into the prestigious Xing Clan, fifteen-year-old Xing Tianyu was a walking insult to his bloodline. Branded a useless failure while his peers ascended in the path of Cultivation, he lived as a servant in his own home. Publicly humiliated and stripped of his dignity. His luck finally changes as he, after awakening a hidden power left in a jade his mother left him, discovers a heavenly treasure.

In the year 2077, the first FIVR Game or Fully Immersive Virtual Reality Game, Pandemonium, has been created. Pandemonium which is the first ever fully immersive virtual reality game made in human history. In the universe of Pandemonium, Fantasy meets science. Where order is chaos and chaos is order. A universe of endless possibilities in which anyone can become the invincible hero fighting against the forces of darkness or a sage which dives into the abyss of magic and so much more. In Pandemonium, the inhabitants comes in all shapes and sizes. Adrian, our main character, who experienced an accident that caused him to be temporary limp used the game as a way for therapy but mainly to experience the new world of virtual reality. He will experience countless adventures and challenges and rise to be the most influential person in this new reality. Join our Protagonist on his new adventure to become the strongest. The cover is made thanks to all who supported my novel. Thank you!

When the Global Lord Era begins, every human receives a territory and recruits soldiers to survive. Knights. Archers. Mages. Everyone gets normal troops. Derrick gets giants. While other lords struggle to defend their tiny villages, Derrick commands towering titans capable of tearing monsters apart with their bare hands. But giants are rare, powerful… and feared. Surrounded by hostile kingdoms, monsters, and rival lords, Derrick must build a kingdom where humans and giants stand together. From a ruined village to a colossal empire The age of the Giant Lord has begun.

THIS IS NOT A TRANSLATION. --- I made a deal with Death and became her friend. Her only friend, cause she is kind of a lonely person. Did I mention I can get any Marvel character's powers by understanding them? It's not instant, but having the potential was better than having nothing, right? Life won't be too bad in this new world. Maybe. Hopefully. ----- Set in 2008 MCU with comic elements (X-Men, Ghost Spider, and some other stuff). Click if you want to see a unique take on Marvel fic by putting iconic characters into new conflicts or if you want to see main character familiarize himself with the new world and slowly rise to the top while establishing meaningful relationships with many characters!

“The boogeyman of Outer Gods, protector of Earth, humanity’s last stand—Miratheris’s son has returned.” I was drowning in sloth. The color of life had drained from my eyes, leaving only shades of grey. Doing anything felt like punishment. Looking for a job? A laughable idea. I did everything I could to stay disconnected from reality. Gambling. Drinking. Even suicidal stunts. Anything to escape the numbness that clawed at my mind for even a second. But everything comes at a cost. I abandoned my family. Broke the heart of the only woman who ever loved me. And wasted every damn day like it didn’t matter. I became the kind of man society throws out with the trash. But life didn’t spare me. Not even when I hit rock bottom. Deceived, shackled, and sold into another world— I spent the rest of my days as a slave. Forced to fight monsters ripped straight out of myth. At the very end, all I could do… was wish. Just one more chance. One shot to make things right. … Born a prodigy, Ashen Hart moved through life like a golden boy. What others worked for, he mastered with ease. At first, it felt like a blessing. The validation, pride, and accomplishment felt sweet. But even honey spoils when you’re drowning in it. The more success he tasted, the more hollow it all became. And when a mysterious power awakened within him, letting him see moments into the future— The world lost all color. And then all meaning… Nothing could surprise him. Nothing could move him. He spiraled. Ashen threw it all away—ambition, love, purpose— and embraced the slow death of apathy. But fate wasn’t done with him. Kidnapped by a shadowy organization and forced into a hidden war, he learned a truth: he wasn’t special. He was fodder. Cannon meat to delay the inevitable. But somewhere, buried beneath sloth and cynicism, the genius stirred. The apathy rotted away. And Ashen Hart, the failure, became Ashen Hart, the wretched. The unkillable. From a discarded pawn to the final hope of mankind. And when it was over—when even the gods had fallen— he was left alone. At his dying breath, the Earth’s spirit, Miratheris, answered his plea. She rewound time, giving him one last shot. But not without a price. She kept his memories intact… and delayed their return just enough so his younger self could bear the weight. Ashen’s second life begins now— and the monsters, both within and beyond, are about to learn what regret truly feels like. ═══⟲══════⟲══════⟲═══ All chapters are unlocked.

After traveling to the world of Game of Thrones and becoming Brienne's brother, Galladon started with a holy sword and stepped up to the pinnacle of power in Westeros step by step. He rose to power at the Tourney of Harrenhal, slew the Mad King Aerys at the Battle of the Usurper, and helped Robert ascend to the throne. Afterwards, using the island of Tarth as a base, he conquered the free city-states of Tyrosh, Myr, and Lys and established a new kingdom! Many years later, he had many more titles: Knight of the Morning Light, Lord of the Dawn, Lord of Tyrosh, King of the Narrow Sea, Silverwing Dragon Rider, the Unburnt, Lord of the Iron Throne, Spokesman of the Seven Gods...

Time Magazine once gave this review of a man: "Mr. Yang is a great inventor. The products he created changed how hundreds of millions live, work, and travel." "At the same time, his inventions created millions of jobs and made outstanding contributions to regional economies." ... Never would he have imagined—Yang Wendong, already a successful entrepreneur, would accidentally travel back to the 1950s. Given a second chance, he would once again rise from nothing, climb to the peak of this era, and build a century-spanning Chinese family empire. Friends, if you want to read chapters in advance, subscribe to my patreon. Read 40 Chapters In Advance: patreon.com/johanssen10

In a massive,enigmatic complex,a thousand participants live under the watchful eye of a mysterious system.Only some of them hold a secret roles that determine survival and power within huge handicaps.As strategic minds clash and hidden agendas unfold, every choice could mean reward or election.welcome to the ultimate test where every participants are responsible for the management of the country.

She hated him for lying to her and kidnapping her. He would burn the world to protect her. “I’d rather die than be owned by you,” I screamed. He approached slowly, his expression cold and unreadable. “You can’t die without my permission.” -------------- Mila Vega, a promising heart surgeon, lived her life on her own terms until she saved a stranger, until she found out the weak and injured man she had brought home was a ruthless devil. Dominic Russo, a mafia king, cold, calculative, untouchable. Mila hated him. She hated him for locking her up, for the way he looked at her as if she belonged to him. ----------- I stepped back as he approached. “You won’t be able to cage me here,” I barked. “I’ll find my freedom.” He sneered, with dangerous light in his eyes. “Try it. You won’t make it past the gate." He didn’t bluff. He wouldn’t let her leave his side, no matter what. Trapped in his dangerous world, Mila should run. But why couldn’t she stop thinking about him? She saw him kill without mercy, yet his eyes softened when they rested on her. His touch was possessive, but protective. ‘Does he love me?’ Her heart raced. In the world ruled by blood and power, with enemies close in from every corner, emotions were luxury. Love couldn’t bloom. Just as she started to wonder if this monster had a heart, she realized his heart was too cold to warm it. She understood she was nothing but his plaything. Mila’s hatred ignited all over again. She wanted to disappear from his world for good. But the man she called a monster, a ruthless killer, might be the only one willing to burn the world to protect her. ------------ He pinched my chin, putting enough force to make me wince. “You will not run again.” I dared to look into his eyes defiantly. “And if I do?” He said in a calm tone. “I’ll bring you back.”

“Where am I??” Leo murmured, a confused gaze lingering in his eyes. Yagami Leo, the modern world’s famous sleep therapist, woke up in a fantasy realm where nobody had slept for a proper 8 hours in 300 years. The cause? A "divine blessing" from the Goddess of Radiance. She gave infinite mana for humanity to fight demons, but cursed them with holy insomnia. ‘A great boon always demands a price’. The Kingdom of Aethelgard thought staying awake made them legendary warriors. Leo thought they were a bunch of exhausted, hallucinating fools waiting to drop dead from heart attacks. Bound to the [Supreme Slumber System], Leo received a terrifying warning: Cure the kingdom's chronic insomnia, or face immediate erasure of existence. With the system provided comfortable pillows, sleep-inducing aura, and a wooden clipboard, Leo opened the world's first Slumber Sanctum. Leo planned to put this dramatic, overtired world to bed, and he would earn a fine fortune by charging them.

The first time she met Kenji Tanaka… she begged him not to kill her. He let her live. That was his first mistake. Because the girl he spared became the one who dared to betray him— the one who slipped past his walls and shook the empire no one else could touch. Now she’s trapped inside his world, forced to fix the damage she caused… under the eyes of the man she should fear the most. Kenji Tanaka doesn’t lose. He doesn’t break. And he never lets go of what’s his.

Warning: This novel contains explicit adult content (R18) and sexual chapters with all heroines. Xiao Jian was born unable to practice Dou Qi, but after finding a mysterious scroll from an Ancient Emperor’s Jade, he learned a powerful cultivation method using the five organs. This marked the start of his legendary rise. Even the Soul Heaven Emperor was shocked: the once “useless” Xiao family produced two Dou Emperors! Xiao Yan defends his third brother fiercely: “Insult him, and you’re asking for death!” Third Brother is unstoppable....he can control exotic flames and master heavenly Dou Techniques. …And the story includes all of his heroines......Ya Fei, Na Lan Yan Ran, Xiao Yu, Little Medical Fairy, Yun Yun, and Medusa.....with dedicated sexual/romantic chapters for each. Expect an adventure full of combat, power, passion, and intense romance. Explicit adult content throughout. ............ Read More Chapter Here and Support patreon.com/HeavenlyYinYang

Have you ever felt like you wanted to live a new life as someone else? Have you ever desired to experience a new life without the limits that our daily lives always put us through? Have you ever had the crave for adventure and to soar across endless horizons? Brand New Life Online, a new Full Dive VRMMO promised to make all these dreams come true. Said to be a brand-new experience at life, an incredibly realistic game and acclaimed to be fantastically complex yet simplistic enough for just anybody to understand and enjoy, this virtual reality game quickly took over the entire world of video games, with new players soaring the tens of millions in its first year of launch! Elayne, a young mother, is suddenly thrown into this game because she wanted to reconnect with her daughter, but she’ll quickly find herself delving into endless conflicts, fights, action, and a world filled with history and mysteries… Will our protagonist be able to progress through these challenges all while taking care of her farm, protecting the forest, and also seeking her daughter? Who knows? Maybe she’ll even end up defeating a World Boss! Over 100000 Words available for FREE! Daily Chapters

“Who are you?” “I… I only remember my name. Carl Al.” “What do you want to do?” “……” “Don’t come any closer! You’re a pervert! What do you even want?” … This is a story about bringing your girlfriend home. But the path is long, filled with challenges. Returning home won’t be easy. Feilu Fiction Network Exclusive: “Starting with Marvel with Girlfriend” This novel and its characters are purely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. Please do not imitate.

“TABORÉ-BANE Making of the Sapphire Citadel” is an epic narration of a Queen, driven by ambition. Lady Serenya, is caught in a web of ancient oaths and ruthless power plays. Yet she strives to build a living citadel that defies time and embraces her rhythm. Bound by love, betrayal, and a mysterious legacy unknown to her, she must protect all that is hers and lead the Sapphire Legion through shadows that threaten to consume. Within whispers in the marsh and the rising song of stone, this tale is a journey of a woman’s ambition, courage, and sacrifice to reach her destiny. Towering mountains, shifting sands, and enchanted realms form the setting of the epic. In this mist-wrapped Tabore-Bane, destiny is not a gift but a burden to be endured. Haunted by melodies of her distant homeland and guided by ancient relics pulsing with forbidden power, Serenya must weave strength from memory and magic to survive. As the mountain peaks hold their breath, tumult stirs in the shadows. Whispered prophecies, fractured alliances, and spectral guardians stir beneath the land, threatening to unravel the fragile hope she carries. Kaelis and Darven, Serenya’s chosen emissaries sent into the labyrinthine of the island, follow paths marked by riddles in stone to realise that they are not just scouts but catalysts in a game played by eternals. The island shifts beneath their feet and watches them, bending reality with every breath, testing those who dare tread it. Among tribal spirits, hidden watchers, and unseen dangers, a quest unfolds to unravel a dangerous dance of trust and treachery. “Taborer-bane: The Making of the Sapphire Citadel” is a fantasy of memory, power, and the endurance of hope. From frostbitten peaks to haunted marshlands, it weaves a tale of Serenya’s unyielding spirit confronting the forces that seek to silence truth and bend her world into shadow. Dive into a world rich with intrigue, ancient mysteries, and relentless courage. Discover the forgotten rites and the forging of a legend. In this struggle, the test will be of loyalty, and she may lose everything to gain freedom. Welcome into Tabor-Bane, a land not for the Light Hearted.

Malenia is set to become the ruler of Uzushio. Let's discover together what will happen to Uzushio under Malenia, the Sword of Uzushio. No romance um yea no. Fed up with Chinese works hope so i can complete this without loosing motivation. You can do one thing to keep me motivate-reviews :}

Beneath the Silken Veil Born a princess yet forced to live as a lowly maid, she has endured a life of cruelty, her true beauty and noble lineage hidden from the world. Her identity is a secret that, if revealed, could change the fate of the kingdom forever. Within the palace, where jealousy runs deep and schemes lurk behind every smile, she must navigate betrayal, mistreatment, and the sting of rejection. Yet even in shadows, there are those who recognize her worth. As she quietly grows stronger, she discovers resilience, unexpected allies, and the stirring of a love that transcends rank and expectation. In a world where appearances deceive and hearts hide secrets, can she reclaim her birthright—and her heart—before it’s too late? Beneath the silken veil lies a story of pain, courage, and the triumph of a princess who refuses to be invisible.

In the slums beneath Veston, Kael fled before his mother's body grew cold. No sun. No flowers. No hope. No dreams. Winter and gang lords buried them all. "Pray to the gods and endure for a better tomorrow," his mom said. Why would he pray to the same gods who denied him peace? Who thrust him into this nightmare? No, he'd carve a way to Veston with his own hands, and it started by breaking his promise to his mother for survival. But the job for gang lord Garrick Vane went wrong. He was left for dead with nothing but a ledger salvaged from a submerged temple. But he refused death. "I persist." Two words that awakened a forbidden power, an unlicensed truth anchored to belief and paid for in the warmth of his most precious memories. Now a heretic hunted by priests who burn the unfaithful, Kael discovered the ledger tracked everything: his stress, his anchor, the price he had already paid. Every choice stresses his truth. And if his anchor breaks, he wouldn't just die: he'd become something worse. **** Discord server: https://discord.gg/ubzzKM5wfp If you're enjoying the story and want to keep it free, please read it here: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/155290/the-crack-in-heaven-a-litrpg-progression-fantasy Don't forget to hit follow and comment there as well to make the algorithm notice your investment in Kael's story. 

Otherwise known as that time I got sent to hell by my eldritch horror girlfriend with unimaginable power Yuta would be proud.

Can I define Love follows Bella, a young woman who enters university feeling lost, unmotivated, and unsure of who she truly is. While others seem to have direction and passion, Bella struggles to find her “spark” and begins to question her purpose in life. Everything starts to change when she meets Jesse—confident, observant, and strangely able to see through her walls. As their paths continue to cross, Bella is drawn into a connection she cannot fully understand. What begins as curiosity slowly turns into something deeper, forcing her to confront her fears, insecurities, and past. But love is not as simple as she imagined. Between academic pressure, personal growth, and emotional conflicts, Bella must learn that love is not just about feelings—it is about understanding, sacrifice, self-discovery, and healing. In the end, Bella realizes that before she can truly define love with someone else, she must first learn to understand herself

Warning: Heavy sexual content and a fucked up male lead. Throw morally grey out the window. Excerpt: "Do you trust me?" His hand drifted to her neck. If he had asked her to walk into the fire with him right then, to tumble willingly into chaos, she would have said yes without hesitation. Her entire body shivered as she nodded, heart hammering, her pulse a wild drum against her ribs. "Always use your words, Bambola. Do you trust me?" he asked again. "Yes…yes…" Her back arched against him instinctively, skin flushed and glistening, every nerve screaming, every muscle taut and alive. Luca's other hand tightened at her neck, squeezing until she gasped for breath. The sensation was exquisite and terrifying, every nerve ending alight as he manipulated the fine line between restriction and pleasure. Vee squeezed her eyes shut, nails digging into his arm as she clung to him, her breath rattling in her chest. He sensed her reaching the edge and drove her closer, the hand at her neck tightening harder. "Luc…" she choked out, a fragmented plea that shattered as her body convulsed, releasing a hot, desperate wave against his fingers and the rug beneath them. Synopsis: She insulted the devil. He decided to own her. Veronica Scalese walks into New York’s elite club, ‘Commissioned’ by accident—and mouths off to the wrong man; Luciano Genovese popularly known as ‘The Devil’. He grants favours but gets your soul in return. When Luca comes to collect a debt from her father, the payment demanded is flesh. Veronica becomes both Luca’s weakness and his obsession. He burns his empire to the ground to keep her. Undressed by the Mafia God is a mafia romance story where power is foreplay, love is a liability, and the most terrifying thing a god can do… is fall. From the author that brought you: 1. Defying The Rogue Alpha 2. The Vampire's Luna 3. Undressed By His Arrogance

In Dwarkam, people are not born equal. Some are born Halocrats, wrapped in power and worship. Some are born Gutterborn, taught to keep their heads down and their mouths shut. Zane Atlas was a Gutterborn. Eighteen years old. Hungry. Beaten. Invisible. The world taught him one rule early: Filth shouldn’t look up. When the Golden Slab descended from the sky, it gave power to those who caressed it. Most gained skills. Some gained status. Many gained hope. Zane gained something else. Something that was never meant to awaken. Something that watches before it judges. Something that acts only when survival is at stake. [ Conflux System ] It does not reward obedience. It grows through choices. And it can merge anything Zane owns… including his body, his instincts, and his will to survive. Now Zane walks a thin line between staying alive and being discovered. Between obeying a world that hates him and becoming something it must erase. The churches are watching. The crowns are stirring. The monsters are waking. And Zane is learning one terrifying truth: Sometimes, being chosen is worse than being powerless. ——— ——— ——— Support Me - ko-fi.com/khyaal Join My Discord For Reference Arts and much more - https://discord.gg/zmUcswM2N5

What happens when you've crossed the road between sanity and madness long before the world started going of the deep end? You'd get Liang Wei a broken two faced degenerate slaughtering all in his way to reach the pinnacle of existence in his glitching world. One lie, barter, and dungeon at a time.

The bustling classroom on her first day as a teacher, her heart pounding with a mix of nerves and excitement. At 28, she knew her looks turned heads—long auburn hair cascading over her shoulders, full lips painted a subtle red, and a body that filled out her outfits in ways that made students whisper.

In a rigid aristocratic society where marriages are political and mistresses are open secrets, Alina Ashworth, daughter of a bankrupt merchant is sold to the most powerful and feared man in the kingdom: Austin Moore, Duke of Ravenmoor. Her official title is his bed warmer. This humiliating title means she is his to use, display, and discard. Yet, he never touches her. Every night, she comes to his room, lies on his bed, but he doesn’t even look at her. But in public, he is a different man. At banquets, his hand is always on her waist and he introduces her to others with possessiveness that make men step back and women glare. Furious at being used as a prop, Alina decides that she will not be his silent ornament. If he wants to display possession, she will give him a performance worth watching. Soon, she weaponizes her bed warmer title, turns the humiliation into power and makes him fall for a woman he was never supposed to want.