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Amethyst Eyes Dark Scales

​Ardyn is a human servant in a world ruled by powerful Beastmen, where her painful duty is absolute obedience. Every year, her village sacrifices one human to the Serpent Lord; Ardyn is commanded by her family to be the next—a final, humiliating act for a strong woman convinced she is utterly unworthy. Varric, the Serpent Lord, is a master of logic, but the sight of this human woman, unafraid of death, shatters his control. Suddenly, the sacrifice is no longer a sacrifice—she is the most precious and perplexing thing in his domain. Confused by this irrational, primal shift, Varric defies custom, gifting Ardyn the sacred, magical Cavern System. This unprecedented action is a bewildered attempt to honor a profound, protective passion he cannot name or fight. ​The gift backfires immediately, transforming their lord-servant dynamic into a high-stakes, agonizing romance. Within the caves, Ardyn is equally confused, unable to reconcile her new status with her old life. She awakens a rare human magic, which is directly tied to her emotional truth. As Ardyn trains, her growing power creates an intense, magical resonance that binds her heart to Varric's. Varric doesn't understand why he loves her; he only knows he must claim her. This shared, agonizing confusion is exposed when an accidental magical whisper—Ardyn's plea for belief—crosses the caverns. It compels the Lord to drop his mask and send a desperate, raw declaration of love to the woman he saved from sacrifice. With external rivals watching, Ardyn must learn to trust her worth, and Varric must abandon his logic, or their confusing, impossible love will destroy his throne and her life. --------------- If you’d like to support my writing journey or explore the hidden lore behind Amethyst Eyes and Dark Scales, you can visit my Patreon — RaeJenVib. There are two exclusive tiers for readers who want to go deeper into Varric and Ardyn’s world: Amethyst Touch — Early access to upcoming chapter outlines, author’s notes, and private musings. Amethyst Kiss — Everything in Touch, plus exclusive lore drops, bonus side stories, and secret insights into the world beneath the scales. Your support helps me keep writing, dreaming, and bringing this story to life.
RaeJenBib · 4k Views

Babysitting For The Possessive Beast Alpha's In An Apocalypse.

Before the human race ended, Travis had nothing—no food, no shelter, no protection. Just a body wasting away in a dying world. Right at the edge of death, with his breath fading and his bones shaking, he made a silent wish: If I ever return… I’ll change everything. I’ll rise again. From a useless omega slump kid to a respected master. That was his final thought before the darkness claimed him. When he opened his eyes again, Travis found himself in a savage paradise—beautiful yet brutal, ruled by formidable beasts. Creatures that walked like men but killed like monsters. Dangerous. Mindless. Feral. And he, a fragile human omega, was dropped right in the middle of their world. Desperate to survive the packs of bloodthirsty alphas who wanted him for themselves—even if it meant tearing him apart—Travis awakened something deep within him. A cradle space. A mysterious power capable of creating and nurturing life itself. Along with it came a terrifying vision: the so-called paradise would soon crumble under a deadly apocalypse that would consume everything in its path. Armed with nothing but his will, his strange new ability, and a babysitting job for a grumpy lion beast alpha who made it his mission to watch him day and night, coupled with a majestic Dragon who turned to an overbearing protector Travis became the last light of hope in a dying world. Short Excerpt > “You’re mine,” he whispered, voice rough and low as Travis lay in his arms, bloodied and bruised. “Even if the world ends…” his breath was warm against Travis’s skin. “No one can take you away from me.” NOTE: THIS IS MY FIRST TRY ON THIS GENRE, DECIDING TO TAKE A SHORT BREAK FROM TOXIC LOVERS. STILL EXPERIMENTING SO DONT JUDGE AS THIS MY WORLD IS DIFFERENT FROM OTHERS....
Prince_Dammy · 7.6k Views

LOVE BEYOND SCALES

In the vast and mystical realm of Aeloria, where dragons soar above golden clouds and ancient magic breathes through the mountains, humans and dragons have lived under an uneasy truce for centuries. The dragons—noble, immortal beings capable of shifting into human form—govern the skies and maintain dominance through the Dragon Courts, while humans, frail yet ambitious, serve as craftsmen, scholars, and commoners in the lower lands. Among those humble humans lives Eric Arden, a young man with no lineage, wealth, or special gifts. He spends his days repairing tools and gathering herbs for his small village near the borders of the Dragonlands. Eric’s life is ordinary—until the night he saves a mysterious woman wounded in the forest, unaware that she is Lady Seraphina Drakonis, the daughter of the High Dragon Duke of Emberveil, one of the most powerful dragon clans. Seraphina, in her human form, hides her true identity as she recovers. Her beauty is ethereal—silver hair like moonlight, eyes that shimmer with ancient flame—and Eric finds himself drawn to her gentle heart. Despite their differences, a quiet affection grows between them. But when Seraphina is discovered and forced to return to her people, Eric’s simple life ends forever. He learns the truth: Seraphina is not only a noble dragon, but also betrothed to Lord Kaelith of the Obsidian Wing, a ruthless and prideful dragon prince whose ambition threatens to ignite war between clans. Eric’s love becomes both his strength and his curse. Branded a heretic and outlaw for daring to love beyond his kind, he is hunted by dragons and betrayed by humans alike. Determined not to let fate decide for him, Eric begins a perilous journey across Aeloria—through cursed forests, forgotten ruins, and kingdoms torn by war—to prove that his love is not a sin but a miracle. Along the way, he discovers fragments of an ancient prophecy about a mortal whose heart could bridge the divide between dragons and men. Meanwhile, Seraphina struggles within her golden cage. Torn between her duty to her clan and her love for a human, she faces scorn from her people and manipulation from her father, who sees her only as a tool for alliance. Yet, when the Dragon Council declares Eric’s love a crime punishable by death, Seraphina defies her clan and flees once more—determined to stand beside the man she loves. Their reunion sparks chaos across Aeloria. As dragons descend upon human cities and kingdoms collapse under fear, Eric becomes a symbol of rebellion and forbidden hope. With allies—both human and dragon—he forms the Order of the Unbound Flame, a secret group that seeks peace through courage and love. But the journey comes with loss. Friends fall, villages burn, and trust is tested. Eric begins to change—his bond with Seraphina awakening ancient dragonfire within his mortal body. Is it love transforming him… or something far older and darker? In the final chapters, Eric and Seraphina confront the Eternal Flame, the source of all dragon power. To end the war and unite both races, Eric must sacrifice either his humanity or his love. The ending is bittersweet—depending on the tone you want, it can end with their union at the cost of Eric’s mortality, or with his death transforming into legend, inspiring peace for generations. Through it all, Love Beyond Scales tells a story not just of love, but of courage—the courage to love someone the world forbids you to, to stand against fate itself, and to prove that even the smallest human heart can burn brighter than dragonfire.
Bang_Kit22 · 2.9k Views

Villainess is being pampered by her beast husbands

There are times—far too many times—when you feel that uncontrollable urge to kill someone. For Kaya, this… this was exactly that moment. “Repeat what you just said?” She’d seen hell on the battlefield—second-in-command of a military unit, dodging bullets, dragging traitors by the collar, and coming out alive with grit under her nails. But nothing, absolutely nothing, prepared her for the sight of her spineless husband flirting with her own sister. Right in front of her. “I could never marry a barbarian like you. The one I... I like is Meera—” Blah blah. The same pitiful nonsense again. You think—what could possibly be worse than this? And then, right on cue, your idiotic sister chimes in, completely serious, “I just poisoned you.” Wow. BANG. Before anyone could even react, Meera collapsed. Dead. Her so-called husband gasped like a fish dragged out of water. “Y-you…” He dropped to his knees, staring at Kaya like he was seeing a monster rise from the dark. “You killed your sister?! How could y—?” BANG. Second bullet. Same spot. He dropped like a puppet with its strings cut. Silence. ... Just when Kaya thought her story had finally reached its bitter end, the universe—no, god himself—decided to throw in one last, ridiculous twist. “Wife… wife, didn’t you say you were gonna eat me? Why’d you stop?” A snake beast, ridiculously charming and glowing like some immortal fantasy, clung to her, eyes gleaming. Another voice interrupted. “Shut up! My wife wants to cuddle me now—” A sparrow beastman leapt into her arms, like that made any sense. “Hic… wife, don’t you want me anymore?” A panda-like beastman sat beside her, huge, sniffly, and wronged like a child abandoned at a festival. Sitting in the middle of all this, Kaya was absolutely dumbfounded. ‘When the hell did all of this even start?’
K1ERA · 488.7k Views

My Wild Beast

Nova scrambled backwards, panting hard, her short locks clinging to her damp forehead as she watched this predator stalk towards her. The vibrant and lively forest hushed, almost holding its breath to watch the scene unfold. Great, she had an audience for what would surely be a gruesome death. Death looked... a little... rugged and in nothing but a loin cloth, defined by slabs of muscle, a trail of hair leading down to such a small piece of cloth to hide a large- A spine-chilling growl snapped her gaze back up to meet his golden-red eyes, fiery, and intense, glaring at Nova as he slammed his hands either side of her head. Pieces of bark crumbled down from the impact. "I told you not to run..." He threatened, his eyes piercing hers, his voice more guttural than she'd heard from any male. His eyes clenched shut as his body trembled. "My instinct is to always stalk, always chase... until I get what I want.." Their faces were inches apart. She could feel his hot breath fanning her face. The forest was humid and hot, and his body was so close to hers that it was almost unbearable. The gruff voice, those words and the intensity of those eyes that reminded her of sunsets caused goosebumps to flourish across her arms. "What do you want?" Nova swallowed, not recognising her voice. She was so out of her depth. His chest rumbled, and more bark crumbled down from behind her head. "You..." Her breath hitched. "To. Do. As. You're. Told." - Paradise was what Nova Winslow was promised when her boyfriend whisked her away to Isla De Tayun, the perfect getaway for their busy lives. It was untouched, pristine, a hidden gem. But it had remained that way for a reason. The island doesn’t want visitors. And neither do the natives. What should have been a romantic retreat, drinking from coconuts and lounging on white-sandy beaches together, turns into a holiday from hell. Mid-argument with her soon-to-be ex, Nova stumbles into a lake. When she resurfaces, her boyfriend, the path she came from, and the resort have vanished. Alone, stranded, and with little survival skills, Nova has only a wet phone with no signal, a pair of heels, and an irrational fear of bats—which are everywhere. She is out of her depth when she falls into a mystical world of beasts. Hunted by tribesmen, stalked by beasts that shouldn't exist, and hearing animals speak, she has no choice but to trust the wild beast the forest itself fears—Yoa, a wanted man. Together, they flee the tribes pursuing them all while battling her growing attraction to Yoa. Can she survive the wild and make it back to her civilised life? Or will she lose herself to the untamed world—and to the man who belongs to it? #Beast #Ssssteamy #Adventure #Mythical #R18 -- THERE WILL BE MATURE CONTENT!! -- If you are enjoying the story, please vote with a power stone, leave comments and review! -- Cover Image: In the middle of getting one commissioned. My Instagram: @kelly_starrz My new discord server: https://discord.gg/MHMdRRqUYa 【Volume 1 - My Wild Beast COMPLETE】 【Volume 2- My Feral Heart: Returning end of November 2025】
Kelly_Starrz · 478.1k Views

Beauty Doesn't Want Her Beast

"Since you already know my secret, why don't you be my mate for the season? And I'll fulfill all your wildest desires." The alluring, and tempting words coming from that handsome man sounded like a once-in-a-lifetime offer. Too bad they came from the one man she couldn't stand... her boss! He was the same man who had stolen her promotion and was giving her a headache. So when she heard such insane words, Isabelle Han couldn’t help but wonder if he had a few loose screws in his head. Not that that would be the strangest thing about him. Not after she discovered his 'secret'. She looked at him... the flush on his face, and the infatuation he suddenly held towards her... And she frowned. "I think I'm better off exposing your little secret." She hated him. **** Isabelle Han worked her whole life for a promotion, only to watch it get snatched by a smug, mysterious, and handsome newcomer who thinks he's above the rules. He's her new boss and an infuriatingly perfect guy. But after one late-night argument and an accidental kiss… he suddenly got fox ears and she discovered his secret. He wants her silence and she wants her promotion. But when office politics turn personal and sparks start flying, Isabelle realizes that keeping her cool around her 'beast' of a boss might be the hardest assignment she's ever had. Now bound to a fox beastman who claims she’s his destined mate, Isabelle swears she won’t fall for him. But in a world ruled by power, pride, and desire… even beauty might not be able to resist her beast.
Author_fredah · 5.8k Views

The Chain of Moonblood

In a world where magic flows through the veins of the Beastmen and humans are nothing more than fragile prey, the line between survival and death is razor-thin. Lysandra Elowen has lived all her life in the quiet simplicity of her village, believing the tales of dragons, wolves, and other monstrous beasts are just myths. That is, until the night the northern wolves descend—fast, ruthless, and merciless. In a blur of claws, teeth, and unnatural strength, her home is torn apart, her family scattered, and she is dragged into a world she never imagined could exist. The Auction House of the North is a realm of fear and fascination, where humans are displayed like jewels and Beastmen flaunt their power, both magical and physical, to assert dominance. It is here that Lysandra first encounters Veyrath Dranevor, the Dragon Emperor himself—his golden eyes burning like molten sunlight, his human form concealing an undeniable, bestial majesty. Unlike the wolves who captured her, he does not strike with immediate violence. Instead, he watches… and waits. Bound by chains and the rules of a world she does not understand, Lysandra must navigate a realm of predators far beyond anything she has known. Each glance from Veyrath is both a threat and a temptation; each display of his power a reminder of the fragility of her existence. And yet, amidst the fear and bloodshed, something dangerous stirs—a fascination that neither fully understands. In a kingdom where humans are mere property and Beastmen rule with fire and claw, survival is not enough. Lysandra must learn to read the unspoken rules, to endure the cruel tests of magic, and to survive the gaze of a creature whose heart is as untamed as his bloodline. But as Veyrath’s interest in her grows, she discovers that even in a world of domination, desire and power can intertwine in ways she never imagined. Will Lysandra Elowen be just another prize in the Dragon Emperor’s collection—or will the bond that forms between predator and prey change the fate of two worlds forever?
Unamed_Seal · 8.6k Views