best oaths in fiction

A Knight protects. One Oath. A Knight is loyal. Two Oaths. A Knight shows courage. Three Oaths. A knight- A Knight is a lot of things. Twenty Oaths. A Knight could fill a book of Oaths. A Knight should only swear an Oath once. Twenty one Oaths. ~*~ Ridge spent a decade of his life, his childhood, training at a pretentious Academy. It was all for this. So that he could serve the Riddotha family, his best friend's family. So once he graduates, Ridge swears to protect the Riddothas with his life. He finally has everything he's worked so hard to accomplish. Until his best friend asks him to make a promise to him late one night. Something big is at play in the Riddotha mansion, and Ridge isn't sure he's willing to risk everything he's built to find out what it is. But as more and more people flock to him asking for secrets and promises, Ridge ends up sucked into the chaos by his own little book of Oaths. ------- WARNING: This book deals with MENTAL HEALTH within a world that hasn't acknowledged things like depression and anxiety yet. Don't expect characters to know how to deal with their feelings, and please understand that some things may be considered triggering for certain readers. Be safe, and don't be afraid to ask for help from someone who cares about you. I hope you enjoy the book! TW: Death, murder, morally gray, alcoholism, cannibalism, torture, depression, anxiety, manipulation, misogyny, sexism, war, toxicity, cussing, etc...

Rosalia Aragona remembers the taste of salt and the weight of a room going quiet. She doesn’t remember the man. One night is enough to leave her pregnant—and blank where the truth should be. In a small town that values reputation over breath, her family rushes to marry her off to an old man who can swallow scandal like wine. On her wedding day, the church doors open to a stranger’s calm. Giuseppe Falcone crosses the aisle, puts a bullet through her would-be husband, and steals Rosalia away to a private island where the Falcone dynasty lives like royalty behind locked gates. Giuseppe doesn’t ask if the child is his. He claims it. He claims her. And in the Falcone court, claims are law. But Rosalia is not built to break prettily. With every rule she learns, she bargains for another inch of autonomy. With every secret she uncovers, she turns survival into leverage. Because someone engineered her disgrace. Someone took her memory. And the closer she gets to the truth, the more dangerous it becomes—until law, rivals, and bloodline politics converge on the one thing no one can afford to lose. In a world where love is a liability and safety is never free, Rosalia and Giuseppe must decide what kind of family they will be—publicly, permanently—while knowing some consequences will follow them forever.

[Disclaimer: This novel contains Violence, strong theme and explicit content that it might disturb some readers. Readers advise] Nin-Ran-Gi is a futuristic dystopian world ruled by a single nation under one authoritarian government, controlled entirely by powerful chaebols known as High Chaebols—corporate conglomerates that own everything from infrastructure to information. Society is plagued by rampant crime: narcotics, human trafficking, mass murder, kidnapping, and unspeakable atrocities. At the heart of the chaos are vicious outlaw factions and criminal syndicates known collectively as the Sinners—masterminds of terror and destruction. Their brutal massacres have pushed civilisation to the brink, turning once-safe cities into warzones. Though the Special Security Counter Bureau Force (SSCBF) was established to contain the threat, their efforts have fallen short. The streets remain perilous. Justice feels like a relic of the past. Amid the decay, a lone figure emerges: Agent-90—a notorious and deadly assassin, emotionless yet precise. Neither hero nor villain, he operates outside in shadows where the law doesn’t work properly, targeting the Sinners and outlaws who endanger the fragile balance of society. In a world that has lost its moral compass, Agent-90 may be its final reckoning.

In a block-built world where survival is never guaranteed, Jasper awakens at spawn with nothing but his instincts—and a system that rewards precision over brute force. When night falls, monsters roam freely. Zombies hunt in packs. Creepers lurk in silence. Villagers trade favors like currency, and power is measured through a ruthless tier-based progression system. While most choose the path of warriors, Jasper takes a different route. He becomes an assassin. Through stealth, contracts, and carefully crafted techniques, he begins climbing from the lowest Bronze Tier toward something far more dangerous. Each mission pushes him deeper into the shadows of a world built on rules that show no mercy to the careless. This is a fantasy progression novel inspired by sandbox survival worlds, blending action, adventure, and strategy with a steady rise-from-weak-to-strong journey. Expect tense combat, calculated growth, and a protagonist who understands that in this world, survival isn’t crafted—it’s earned.

Runa is a half-elf. Neither race accepts her. She is a Yeniczar, a person with no family bound to the royal house. Specifically, she is the personal bodyguard of Prince Narran. When he’s kidnapped she’s blamed for it and thrown in prison. Now, she has been given a chance at redemption. Get the prince back by any means necessary. Tagging along for a chance at redemption is fellow convict Antyza, a dragon-blooded woman who doesn’t want to die in prison. Together, they will have to brave not only the dangers of the desert and the wilds but the dangers of desperate survivors as well. Along the way, Runa must confront the nature of her love for Narran and the growing affection she feels for Antyza. At first, Runa hates her. So why does Runa always seem to end up in bed with her? Being friends with the woman, let alone lovers, terrifies Runa, but does she have a choice in the matter of her heart? Elvish Blood Oaths is created by Elaine Harding, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

He married her for revenge. She loved him without question. But when buried secrets surface and bloodlines collide, love turns into a battlefield. A dark tale of betrayal, obsession, and twisted fate. Nothing is what it seems.

Nin-Ran-Gi is a futuristic dystopian world plagued by rampant crime, including drugs, human trafficking, murder, kidnapping, and even worse atrocities. Vicious outlaws and criminal mastermind groups known as Sinners cause widespread destruction and devastation in society. These criminals have committed countless massacres, driving the world into crisis. Although the Special Security Counter Bureau Force (SSCBF) managed to curb the outlaw threat, the situation has only worsened, leaving people unsafe in their cities. Agent-90, a notorious and highly skilled assassin, steps forward to eliminate the outlaws and Sinners who threaten the government and society. *Disclaimer: The title has been changed because the title "Hitman: Monster" have different variation books and series. So sorry for late to notify *This novel, Broken Oaths, Burning World Vol. 2, is written by DarkPhantom48957. The remaining chapters will also be published on Royal Road.

Captured and facing a horrifying fate, the gentle Prince Zhiyu is offered a desperate reason to endure: protecting a vulnerable infant in a hostile palace. A storm is brewing. The ruthless Crown Prince Yulin, fueled by a decade of vengeance, returns to unleash a terrifying fury. Witnessing Zhiyu's plight, Yulin's brutal rage takes an unexpected turn, leading to a bloody declaration that will forever change their lives. Meanwhile, a quiet scholar, Anzhen, struggles under the cruelty of his own family. But when danger looms, an unexpected, fierce protector emerges in the form of a young boy named Chenyu, whose bold actions will forever bind their fates. Who are these chilling protectors, and what devastating price will they demand for safety in a world consumed by power and betrayal? The fight for survival has only just begun.

The story is set in the year 645 A.D, during a time of great conflict and turmoil. Emperor Octavian the Mighty orders the complete annihilation of the Peasant Realm and its inhabitants, resulting in widespread devastation. A powerful mage unleashes a deadly incantation, reducing the village to rubble and ash, leaving only a few survivors in its wake. Among them is a young boy, whose broken spirit is tested when he is taken as a prisoner to "THE GREAT BRITANNIA," a legendary and treacherous place. The narrative that unfolds is a tale of the boy's struggle to survive in a world fraught with danger and peril. Through his unwavering determination and unbreakable spirit, he navigates various trials and tribulations, seeking to carve out a place for himself in history as a hero for all time. Despite the tragedy that has befallen him and his people, the protagonist perseveres in the face of overwhelming odds, inspiring readers with his courage and resilience.

In her past life, Su Yaoguang bought Xiao Yanci, supported his education, and helped him rise to great heights. She became his wife. Everyone praised him for never abandoning the farm girl who funded his rise. Su Yaoguang also believed she had found a good man. Unexpectedly, when she was seriously ill, she saw Xiao Yanci bring his first love and a child who resembled them both to her bedside. "Dad, mom, when will this person die?" the child asked, holding Xiao Yanci's hand. Xiao Yanci responded, "Soon, just wait a bit longer." That was the moment she realized: she had wasted her entire life on the wrong man. Returning to the age of fifteen, Su Yaoguang pointed at the bloody young boy: "I want him." In her past life, no matter what she gave Xiao Yanci, she only received a cold expression. This time, the young boy, like a wolf cub, dropped his guard; everything Sister gifted was the best. Sweet as milk. Devoted beyond reason. He melted her completely. Until one day, the young boy took a high position. Not wanting history to repeat itself, Su Yaoguang packed her things and slipped away at night, only to run into a man as noble and unattainable as a deity. "I've heard you call us siblings everywhere. Good sister, shouldn't we change what we call each other?"