The dance came to an end with a final spin. Greyson gave a polite smile, as he admired the lady before him. Dydra returned the smile, excusing herself. Her eyes darted around the ballroom, in search of something or someone. A frown knitted on her face, and she left the ballroom, going to the garden to relax. "Letting other men touch you?" a lazy voice came from behind her. Dydra's whole body shook. She need not turn around, before knowing who it was. Though the voice came out lazy, there was an unspoken rage hidden inside. "I-its not—" her voice shook. Her heart ran a thousand miles, as she broke into a cold sweat. "Need I remaind you, who you belong to?" he asked, his voice calm and still. But Dydra knew it was a deceiving calm. A stillness, that makes the storm oblivious. She parted her trembling lips, tending to speak, but no words came out. Suddenly, she felt something grip her waist tightly, and her eyes uncontrollably closed. "Dydra," his deep voice came as a whisper. "Who do you belong to?"

“One day I will kill you.” “Then I’ll die a happy man,” he says softly against her ear. She came to kill the mafia king. He made her his queen. Raven Caruso, the Caruso family's most feared assassin, was sent on a mission that should have been impossible: assassinate Vincent De Luca, the king of the underworld. But Vincent was waiting for her. Now bound by a dangerous marriage that shocks the Obsidian Council, Raven must navigate a world of power, blood, and betrayal while living beside the man she once tried to kill. The only problem? Vincent De Luca might be far more dangerous than she ever imagined. And he seems far too interested in his deadly new wife. Note: Contains R18+ and themes not appropriate for young audiences. Reader's discretion is advised.

A Reverse Harem Werewolf Romance --- Evaline Greystone was the daughter of an Alpha, yet her life was anything but privileged. After losing her mother at a young age, she suffered under the cruelty of her stepmother and step-siblings while her father ignored her existence. Her only solace was Ethan - the Alpha heir of a neighboring pack and the man she loved. But fate was never kind to her. When Eva turned sixteen, she discovered she had no wolf. Overnight, she became an anomaly, a disgrace. She became the laughingstock of the werewolf world. But her torment escalated into something darker, something sinister at the hands of none other than her stepbrother. Still, she held onto Ethan, believing his love would be her salvation. That illusion shattered on her eighteenth birthday. Ethan turned out to be her fated mate, but instead of joy, it brought devastation. The night after they had given themselves to each other, Ethan declared she was too weak to stand by his side. Worse, he rejected her publicly, choosing her stepsister instead. Humiliated, betrayed, and terrified of what her stepbrother would do next, Eva ran. But her escape led her straight into a nightmare. The next morning, she awoke to the horrifying news - her entire pack was annihilated. Not a single survivor remained. And the ones responsible? The four Rogue Kings - feared Alphas who ruled the lawless werewolf world. Ruthless and unstoppable, and they had come to finish what they started. But Eva wasn't dead. She was on the run. And pregnant. She didn’t get far before she was captured. Dragged before the Rogue Kings, she prepared for the end. But at the last moment, they changed their minds. Instead of killing her, they made her a maid - a fallen Alpha’s daughter serving the very Alphas who destroyed her world. What neither she nor the Rogue Kings knew was the cruel twist fate had in store. They were her mates. Despite her suffering, she refused to break, determined to carve a future for herself and her child. And to do that, she enrolled in the werewolf academy run by the Rogue Kings themselves.

What if your life was never your own? What if every choice, every breath, was ink on a page, and you were made to lose? Eris was written to fall. To burn. To become the villain everyone needed to hate. But she remembers everything now. The death. The second chance. The truth. And she’s done playing along. The world wants its villain back. It’s unraveling without her. But Eris is tired. So very tired. And if she must die again, this time, she’ll choose the ending. support me on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/cw/Rosesarepink

In a quiet town defined by secrets and unfinished stories, Caoimhe has learned to live with unanswered questions. Drawn back to the place she once fled, she finds herself confronting a past that refuses to stay buried. Every familiar street carries echoes of choices she never fully understood and truths that were deliberately left unsaid. Serafin arrives as both an enigma and a catalyst. Reserved, observant, and guarded by his own shadows, he crosses Caoimhe's path under circumstances that feel anything but coincidental. What begins as a hesitant connection slowly deepens into something more intimate and dangerous, as attraction intertwines with suspicion. Each step closer to one another reveals fragments of a larger mystery neither of them anticipated. As buried secrets surface and long-suppressed memories resurface, Caoimhe and Serafin are forced to question not only each other's motives, but their own. The line between trust and betrayal blurs, and love becomes inseparable from risk. With every revelation, the stakes rise, and the truth proves far more threatening than either imagined. Where the Path Ends Before It Meets is a gripping blend of romance and suspense, weaving emotional intensity with psychological tension. It is a story about fate, fractured pasts, and the perilous beauty of choosing connection when the truth may destroy it.

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.

A soul has been reincarnated into a world full of magical races, from elves to dwarfs and beastmen to powerful dragons. Sadly, the soul did not even have enough karma for the cheapest humanoid race, humans. So, the soul decides to become a lizard for some extra karma. Follow Scaly, a weird lizard in some god forsaken dungeon. Hoping to evolve enough to one day become a dragon! ~ Follow the adventures of the small lizard Scaly on her path towards becoming a great dragon in the future!

When Gu An was just a servant, he accidentally broke a pot containing a spiritual flower. In his fear and panic, he discovered that he had actually seized twelve years of lifespan from it! From that moment on, a path to immortality stretched out before Gu An! To cultivate immortality peacefully, Gu An chose to become a menial disciple of the Tai Xuan Sect, tending to medicinal herbs every day and seizing their lifespans to further his cultivation. Through lifespan evolution, his basic cultivation techniques continually transformed, eventually evolving from simple foundational arts into divine abilities capable of reaching the heavens! Eras passed, stars shifted, and the mortal world experienced countless changes. Eventually, legends of immortals began to spread among humanity. Gu An, now revered as an immortal, spent half of his lifespan to transcend the limits of the immortal path, achieving the realm of a Saint, rising above the Heavenly Dao itself. However, one day, a white-robed elder, exuding an aura of immortality, came to visit Gu An. "This humble Taoist is the Star Lord of Xuanqing in the heavens. The Great Emperor Taihao has heard of the virtuous deeds you have done in the mortal realm—your repeated efforts to save countless lives, accumulating immeasurable merit. The Emperor has sent me down to summon you to join the ranks of the immortals and assume the position of Immortal Officer, Heavenly Horse Guardian." Gu An asked, "May I inquire, what are the duties of the Heavenly Horse Guardian?" "The Heavenly Court possesses divine steeds capable of traversing the heavens and earth, entering and exiting the realms of yin and yang. The role of the Heavenly Horse Guardian is to tend to and feed these divine steeds." Hmm? Tend to horses? ____________________ You can read advance chapters of this novel and other novels in my patreon patreon.com/NO_NAME1412

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!

Eren was a broke nobody with a dead-end job and a fiancée who despised him. But when he stepped through the hidden portal in his home, it handed him the keys to Two Universes. Trapped in a secluded village surrounded by a monster infested forest, the Elven beauties saw him as a savior. From a loser on Earth to an Elven King on Evon, his conquest of two worlds begins now. [ Warning: Exponential Growth, Clones, Kingdom Building and System] 【 Regular Schedule: 1-2 Chapters Daily】 【 WebNovel Spirity Awards 2026 】

Jin Taylor, a renowned genius programmer, died from overworking on the latest project that his clients had piled on him. Instead of the peaceful eternal rest he had hoped for, he opened his eyes in a fantasy world—only to realize he had been reincarnated into the frail body of a sickly boy who was already on the verge of death. "Young Master Jin is trash. Can't even cast a single spell." "The Raith family's shame." "He'll be dead within the year anyway. Who cares?" But then, to his surprise, strange words began floating above the teacup beside his bed... [Warning: Lethal Substance Detected] [Analyzing...] [Identified: Poison] [Ultimate Editor system Activated...] Jin stared at the floating strings, then looked around and checked other objects. They called him trash. They tried to kill him. They thought this world belonged to them. They were wrong. Because Jin could see reality as code. And he was about to hack their world. ......... Join Discord for character arts and more: https://discord.gg/6YrfWD72YQ

Earth's civilization crumbled in an instant, leaving Mei struggling to survive amidst the ruins. An unseen blade cleaved a skyscraper in two, a white-haired man wielding a longsword appearing before her. Mei, face impassive, ate the last of her bread. With death looming, time seemed to freeze. 【Want to live?】

Imagine, having a normal life, not having everything you wanted but not wanting anymore. living your teenage years with bliss, then sudden betrayal,from someone you swore was a brother to you, Killed by a rich spoilt brat, who hated your guts, And still deciding to give him a second chance. Check it out. I have said perhaps too much.

Ashveil found himself transmigrated into a vast and perilous world dominated by pirates — a realm where the seas stretched endlessly, and only strength determined one’s destiny. Not long after his arrival, fate threw him into a clash of wills against none other than the world’s strongest man himself. That brief but overwhelming encounter left a mark, and in a twist of fortune, Whitebeard personally acknowledged Ashveil’s spirit and appointed him as the Zero Commander of his mighty fleet. From the very start of his journey, Ashveil awakened the mysterious Conqueror’s System — a cheat-like power that allowed him to grow stronger each day in the most unexpected ways. By simply signing in daily and even doing something as ordinary as basking in the sunlight, his strength would rise steadily toward unimaginable heights. In this ruthless ocean where pirates reigned supreme, Ashveil believed there was no conflict that could not be crushed with a burst of King’s Haki. And if there ever appeared a situation where ordinary Haki was insufficient, he had only one solution: to unleash the overwhelming might of his Haki! For in the end, no apologies were necessary when his Haki was destined to be hundreds of millions of points stronger than anyone else’s. ___ Disclaimer: This story features an overpowered main character, though not at god-tier level from the start. If you dislike OP protagonists, this may not be the story for you. Additionally, the narrative will explore multiverse concepts in the later chapters. ___ Read chapters in advance at [email protected]/Zphyr_ Check out my other fanfics, you might like em.

“Set a small goal first… defeat Kakashi.” Shinichi Higashino transmigrates into the world of Naruto but unlike others, he has no powerful clan, no rare bloodline, no destined prophecy backing him. What he does have… is something far more terrifying. He possesses a unique ability: The world’s perception of him becomes reality. If people believe he is intelligent — his mind sharpens beyond limits. If they call him a genius — he masters any technique at terrifying speed. If legends describe him as indestructible — his body truly becomes unbreakable. And when the entire ninja world believes he can create miracles… he transcends all limits. In a world ruled by reputation, myths, and fear, Shinichi decides to weaponize perception itself. From manipulating rumors in Konoha, to crafting multiple identities that shake the Five Great Nations, he begins the most calculated and deliberate rise to power in ninja history. If the world believes you are unstoppable… Then you are. Visit my Patreon to read up to 99 chapters ahead and enjoy daily updates: patreon.com/laktozlu 99 power stone = extra chapter

Scarlet Vesper died with hatred in her heart. Betrayed. Shot. Abandoned. At the moment of death, her pure soul twisted into something darker — and that caught the attention of a devil. Samael, the Accuser. He offered her a deal. Rebirth in exchange for her soul. Revenge in exchange for eternity. Scarlet accepted without hesitation. Now reborn years before her downfall, she is no longer the naïve girl who trusted too easily. This time, she chooses power. But there are rules in this world. id you want everything you have to sacrifice too. To save her from her own anger ' Ciel Volkiere will come and save her from her own sighed pit. He is the most dangerous man in their country. A ruthless mafia but only different to Scarlet whose eyes are fixed on only revenge.

Everyone in class received a divine gift. Kazuya, the guy who stole my childhood friend and made my life hell, was crowned SSS-rank Hero by the gods themselves. Me? They branded me F-rank trash and abandoned me in the world's strongest dungeon to die. No hidden power awakened. No goddess took pity. No system glitch turned me into a secret overlord. Just a discarded weakling. and the monster I'm prepared to become to drag that "Hero" down from his throne. [Can a tail of rot, turn to steel?]

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

“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.

This novel is also known as Reborn into Naruto World with Tenseigan The treacherous Hyuga kagami finally got the treasure that he dreamed of… With the power of tenseigan what will he do?

John Mirage was a young hacker, waiting for his court trial, when he was presented with a choice. Joining a secret ‘fake’ government program, he ended up playing right in a totally unexpected foul play from the future! He found himself travelling into the future, inside a VR game called "Athanasia", where he gained a Hacker System, lots of abilities, and was facing a grand scheme that ran deeper than anyone thought! The fight between humans and machines in the future wasn’t just brutal and cunning; it also spanned to include the VR game, the real world, and even a totally alien world, with different powers in play, even alien races! And John was standing right in the heart of all this, as the variable and anomaly no one expected! Armed with his system, John will struggle to complete quests, learn new abilities, hack everything, increase his system synchronisation level and upgrade his system to become a powerhouse and an unexpected variable in that war! John will fight on different fronts, against overwhelming odds, and find a way to hack his success through all adversaries! _________________________________________ Please note: + The novel is written in British English! + Despite it being a hacker-based novel, there will be little focus on technical stuff, mainly focusing on the normal niche of system and apocalyptic novels. + More support = More chapters released!

In a world where Mana is considered the very breath of life, Elias Hart was already a dead man." ​At the Royal Magic Academy, Elias Hart was nothing but a shadow, nicknamed 'The Absolute Zero.' In a society that worships magical lineages, he was seen as a birth defect—a man without a single drop of mana. Under the crushing weight of 'geniuses' and 'future heroes,' his psyche shattered beneath the scale of their contempt. ​When the Great Cataclysm shook the world, the Academy abandoned him to die amidst the rubble. But in the silence of his presumed death, the 'System of Equal Exchange' awakened. Elias Hart returned—not as a mage, but as a Merchant.

Adam Cruz lives a quiet life fixing broken computers in a small repair shop. One night, while cleaning data from an old server, he finds a strange encrypted file that shouldn’t exist. Inside it is a fragment of a digital key connected to a legendary wallet believed to belong to the mysterious creator of Bitcoin. The wallet holds an unimaginable fortune. But the key is incomplete. Someone divided it into pieces and scattered them across hidden systems around the world. Soon Adam realizes he isn’t the only one searching for it. Hackers, secret groups, and powerful organizations have been chasing the same fragments for years. And now that Adam has found the first piece… The hunt has begun.

“Some flames are born to consume the heart before it even learns to love.” In the world of Sangravyn, kingdoms stand tall and magnificent, their courts filled with power, tradition, and ancient pride. To ordinary eyes, the world appears stable and prosperous. Yet beneath that shining surface lies a truth buried for centuries—an unseen force that has quietly manipulated rulers, erased history, and shaped the destiny of nations from the shadows. Princess Lythera Veinsong, heir of the Valerith kingdom, has never been a typical royal. Curious, compassionate, and unafraid to question authority, she believes that a crown should protect people rather than simply rule them. What she does not know is that her bloodline carries an ancient prophecy—one that speaks of a flame born from blood, destined to awaken truth and challenge the darkness controlling the world. Far from the palace lives Veydran Noctalis, a disciplined and perceptive young warrior raised in secrecy and quiet preparation. Trained to see what others overlook, he senses that the world is slowly moving toward a dangerous turning point. When fate finally brings Lythera and Veydran together, their meeting becomes the spark that begins to disturb the fragile balance of power. What begins as cautious understanding slowly grows into trust, friendship, and a bond capable of inspiring others to stand beside them. As hidden conspiracies begin to surface and forgotten histories return to light, they discover that the prophecy of “destiny written in blood” is not about destruction. It speaks of something far greater—the courage to stand for truth, the unity that forms between hearts, and the strength that appears when people refuse to surrender to corruption. Surrounded by allies who share their desire for change, Lythera and Veydran ignite a movement that challenges the systems controlling their world. Yet the forces they oppose have ruled from the shadows for centuries and will not surrender their power without a fight. In a world where betrayal can hide behind loyalty and love itself can become a dangerous weakness, one question remains: When the flame of truth finally rises, will unity and courage be strong enough to rewrite destiny… or will the darkness extinguish the light before it ever learns to burn?

Leaving already? It’s only a few chapters in. Stay and read a lil bit you might just find it worth your while. Or maybe not but it wouldn’t hurt to try. ------- Once a ruthless CEO who stood at the top of the business world, Fang Liang died in an assassination. When he opened his eyes again, he had transmigrated into the body of a useless drunkard—a man despised by his family and hated by his own wife after years of abuse and failure. With nothing but his sharp mind and the memories of his past life, Fang Liang decides to rebuild everything from scratch. This time, he will rise again. But first… he must fix the life he destroyed. _____ Author here. I need your reviews and comments on the chapters you can also support me with powerstone. **Join the Discord channel : https://discord.gg/KXAgDJ7Z

In a world where magic is everything, the protagonist was born with all he could ever wish for. But it was all taken from him. What followed was a journey through darkness, revenge, cruelty, and relentless torture—one that reshaped his destiny and altered the course of his fate forever.

A commoner trainer, reborn for a second time, finds himself back at the moment he joined Team Rocket. After experiencing countless events, he finally became the Underground King of the Pokémon World. Qingwu's goal is to overthrow the League's rule. Also known as: Shocking!! I Created the Rainbow Team Rocket, From Team Rocket Grunt to Dark King ------------------------------ Join Pãtreon/flokixy for advance Chapters

Transmigrated into the perilous Marvel Universe, where forces like S.H.I.E.L.D. and Hydra operate amid constant cosmic threats, he awakens a Void System that allows him to absorb and evolve from any form of energy, from arc reactor power to gamma and even cosmic forces, making him a being of endless evolution tied to darkness itself; to Tony Stark, he is an unpredictable embodiment of power that even the most advanced Iron Man armor may fail to stop, to Thor, he resembles a forbidden, reality-devouring force capable of threatening the balance of the Nine Realms, and to Nick Fury, he is both a potential harbinger of chaos who could overturn the world and a terrifying last line of defense humanity’s ultimate safeguard when all else fails.

Lena never imagined her world could change so suddenly. One moment, her life was her own, filled with routine and familiar comforts. The next, she was thrust into a shadowy existence, far from everything she had ever known. Her freedom was gone, taken by a man whose power and presence enveloped her like a storm. In the quiet halls of a grand but suffocating estate, Lena found herself trapped in more ways than one. The lines between fear and fascination blurred, and the deeper she was drawn into his world, the more she questioned what she truly wanted. He was a mystery—dark, commanding, with secrets that seemed to hold the weight of an entire lifetime. As Lena navigated the uncertain path ahead, she found herself caught between two forces: the pull of her own desire for freedom, and something far more dangerous—the growing bond between them. The choice before her was as unclear as the man who held her captive, and in the silence of the night, Lena began to wonder if she would ever be free again.

Power built the Murad empire. Blood secured it. Betrayal nearly destroyed it. Across India, New York, and beyond, Sohan Kadeon Murad reigns as one of the most feared men in the underworld. CEO of eight global empires and supreme leader of the Obsidian Triad, he rules with calculated brutality. His enemies vanish. His name commands silence. Yet even the darkest king had a weakness. His wife, Riyana. And their only daughter— Lilith Mahira Baneva. Born as the final heir. The true owner of everything. When greed consumes Sohan’s own cousins, a carefully orchestrated attack shatters the Murad family. A truck collision meant to eliminate Riyana and six-year-old Lilith leaves Riyana missing and presumed dead. Lilith survives—but her mind does not. Sohan unleashes hell on those responsible, wiping out bloodlines in a storm of vengeance before being imprisoned for ten years. His final command to his eight sons: No war among yourselves. Protect your sister. Keep her away from the darkness. While the brothers rise into powerful men—ruthless, disciplined, and loyal—Lilith grows up in a mental asylum, her brilliant mind trapped in the innocence of a child. Unknown to her brothers, someone close ensures she never heals, poisoning her recovery with damaging medication to keep her fragile… and unfit to rule. At sixteen, she returns home. Beautiful. Quiet. Mischievous. Broken. The empire legally belongs to her—but the world sees only a shattered girl holding pieces of herself together. Then comes the man powerful enough to rival the Murads. The feared leader of The Dominion Apex—half Russian, half American, Indian by blood. A king among kings. Cold. Strategic. Merciless. During a high-stakes alliance meeting, a single moment changes everything. He sees Lilith Mahira Baneva. And instead of weakness, he sees something no one else dares to look for. He takes her. What begins as possession slowly shifts into something far more dangerous—an obsession neither of them expected. In her silence, he finds calm. In his darkness, she finds protection. But beneath the fragile surface of the shattered heiress lies something waiting. Healing. Memory. Power. Will Lilith Mahira Baneva rise to reclaim the empire written in her blood? Will the ruthless king fall for the girl the world underestimated? Or will secrets, betrayal, and war tear apart what remains of the Murad legacy? In a world ruled by monsters, the most dangerous throne belongs to a broken queen.