thorned apologies

In Moscow’s filthy black market auction, Dmitri The Thorn Volkov buys the silver hair crimson eyed beauty as his personal blood whore. Her rare blood can turn the deadly drug Krov into permanent godlike power. The cold heartless Pakhan plans to milk her veins dry. But one taste of her blood awakens a demonic lust inside him. Now he drags her to his penthouse and forces her legs wide open every night. He drinks from her neck while brutally fucking her dripping cunt, pounding her senseless as her blood makes his cock throb harder than ever. She becomes his cum dump addiction. He bites, drinks, and pumps her full of his seed while she screams in twisted pleasure. The more he drains her, the more obsessed he gets with owning her holes completely. In a city of blood and betrayal, Dmitri will kill anyone who wants a taste of her. Her pussy, her blood, and her broken submission now belong to The Thorn forever.

Seren Vale, a girl raised in the shadows of a ruined village, accidentally unleashes forbidden dragonfire when her best friend is murdered by royal soldiers. Marked by fire and hunted as a witch, she flees — only to be found by Kael Draven, the prince of Velmora and a secret Nightborn vampire. Kael is bound by duty to marry a noble and inherit his father’s bloody throne. But when he meets Seren, he realizes she is the last living Drákari princess, born of a forgotten rebellion. She is everything his family swore to destroy — yet everything his heart refuses to kill. Forced into alliance, Seren and Kael begin a desperate journey across war-torn lands. Along the way, they uncover ancient truths: a hidden rebellion of dragons, vampire cults who worship forbidden gods, and a growing war that could tear the world apart. Their love is forbidden by blood, history, and prophecy — for if Seren gives her heart to Kael, she may lose control of the dragonfire inside her. And if Kael surrenders to his thirst for her, he may become the monster he swore to fight. Worse still, the ancient God of Silence stirs beneath the mountains — a being imprisoned by Seren’s ancestors and worshipped by Kael’s.

“What do you mean, Ryan?” Everything in the world of this girl have decided to become upside-down once she moved from Malaysia all the way to Washington DC. “Uh.. I-.. I can explain. Please listen.” She'd love to crumble and cry, falling on her knees but she's not that type of girl. She's tough. She's a Tomboy. PS- This is literally a fantasizing story so, if you may, I let you (readers) to judge it based on your opinion. thanks and enjoy!

In this present reality where enchantment is bound to the bloodline of a solitary family, Elara Thorne needs just to get away from her predetermination. As the hesitant watchman of the Thorned Crown — an old remnant of untold power — Elara dreams of a day to day existence liberated from obligation, regardless of the ages before her who committed themselves to safeguarding the domain. Yet, as the divine Cover's Blossom draws near, dim powers are attracted to the crown, taking steps to unwind both the realm and its mysteries. Tormented by her family's inheritance, directed by a champion auntie with insider facts of her own, and sought after by a strange sovereign with his own plan, Elara should conclude whether she'll embrace her power — or let the realm tumble to demolish. With partners including her wildly faithful shapeshifter companion and an imperial history specialist, Elara's process will uncover stowed away insights, prohibited wizardry, and the tough ties of devotion. In a test of skill and endurance, Elara should uncover the genuine expense of using the Thorned Crown and face the old soul that exists in. However long the crown stays in her grasp, she should stand up to the dull destiny bound to her blood... or then again risk all that she loves to liberate herself from it.

In the quaint village of Maplewood, the arrival of the enigmatic and wealthy bachelor Mr. Theodore Ashford ignites a flurry of matrimonial ambitions, particularly within the Woodhouse family. Mrs. Eleanor Woodhouse, a determined matriarch, schemes to secure a match between Ashford and one of her three daughters: the sharp-witted Eliza, the romantic Marianne, or the bookish Clara. Ashford’s aloof demeanor and mysterious past, however, intrigue Eliza, who suspects he harbors secrets darker than his imposing estate, Willowmere Hall. As the Woodhouses navigate societal balls and calculated encounters, tensions rise with the arrival of Ashford’s ailing sister, Margaret Hale, whose fragile health and cryptic remarks hint at a family legacy marred by debt and scandal. Eliza’s curiosity deepens when she discovers burned letters and cryptic notes from Ashford, unraveling a web of blackmail tied to their father’s gambling debts and a deadly duel. The shadowy creditor Corbyn threatens to expose Margaret’s illicit past—a secret involving a child born from a forbidden affair in Italy—unless Ashford surrenders Willowmere. Determined to save Ashford’s family from ruin, Eliza joins him on a perilous journey to London and Naples, forging an unlikely alliance. Their quest reveals shocking truths: Margaret’s presumed-dead daughter, Alessandra, may still be alive, and Corbyn’s machinations extend beyond extortion to vengeance. Risking scandal and danger, Eliza and Ashford confront Corbyn in a deadly showdown, aided by a streetwise orphan named Jem, whose fate becomes entwined with theirs. Amidst arson, betrayal, and a race against time, Eliza and Ashford’s partnership evolves into a passionate bond, challenging his pride and her independence. Sacrifices mount as Margaret’s final act of redemption exposes a decades-old conspiracy, culminating in a bittersweet resolution. The novel closes with Eliza and Ashford, scarred but unbroken, embarking on a uncertain future—their trust in each other the only certainty in a world of thorns and fleeting hope. **Themes:** Pride, redemption, societal ambition, and the transformative power of love amidst secrets and sacrifice.

My husband, Killian Thorne, the Don of the Thorne family, watched as his one true love, Lena Finch, cried out in agony over a paper cut. To punish me for it, he locked me in the family's sub-zero vault to "reflect on my actions." While I was trapped, Killian whisked Lena away to Miami, where they basked in the sun and sipped champagne on a private yacht. A week later, when he returned and unsealed the vault, the sight of my frost-caked corpse made him shatter.

Xian Mei, a vicious women constantly envious of her sister. Xian Ling, a schemer who always made herself seem as a small, helpless and adorable creature. All seemed to be pointing to Xian Ling getting a happy ending with the prestegious Fan Xhu. However, one day Xian Mei simply gave up on persuing someone clearly not recognising her worth, and seeks to persue the art of cultivation among other interests she had given up in order to become a 'good wife' together with her trusty servant.

A young maiden whose life seemed so blessed on the outside but was bitter and painful inside the term of marriage.

[Irresistible MC + Farming & Entrepreneurship + Strong Female Lead + Cute Baby + Love Rivalry + Farming System + Male Competition] Deng Yuyuan wakes up to find she has transmigrated into a period novel about a "pampered group darling" — as the biological mother of the vicious female villain. The female villain has a biased grandmother, a mooching uncle and his family, a blindly filial father, and a spineless mother. She was a small-time thief as a child. As an adult, she committed every kind of evil — constantly framing the female lead — and ultimately met a miserable end. The female lead is the only daughter in another family, doted on by her older brothers. The villain targeted her out of pure jealousy. And now, Deng Yuyuan has become that villain's cowardly mother — and the villain herself is currently just an ugly, wrinkly-faced infant. The blindly filial father loves his wife, but gives all the good things to his own mother. He says to his starving wife and daughter: "Xiao Yuan, come drink some water. I specially heated it for you." Deng Yuyuan looks at her own bony frame and her tiny child — and decides to get a divorce. Goodbye, useless husband. She's going to raise this little cub with an abundance of money and love. No way she'll go astray this time. Lost one husband, gained a crowd of suitors. A beautiful sent-down youth coveted by many — she knows some self-defense and burns the midnight oil studying. With the reinstatement of the college entrance exams, she takes her child toward a much wider world. Riding the wave of the times, Deng Yuyuan works her way up to become a gaming tycoon and a cutting-edge scientist... Except — why are so many men fighting to be her cub's stepfather?

【Career-oriented female protagonist + Love-struck male lead + Entertainment industry + Variety show + Satisfying sweetness】 Renee Morgan, a newcomer in the entertainment industry, learns of her predetermined fate as a minor female supporting character in a dream. She is the queen of minor roles, the resilient type, blazing with fighting spirit, illuminating many female stars. Renee Morgan: "...To hell with being a minor character. Anyone who dares use me as a stepping stone, I'll make sure they fall flat." Wendy Aldridge, also a newcomer in the entertainment industry, wants to use her as a control group. Renee Morgan: Ok~ Half a month later, Wendy Aldridge, who was supposed to become famous as part of the control group, ends up being cyber-bullied and is urged to leave the industry? Renee Morgan, who was supposed to be cyber-bullied out of the industry, becomes an overnight sensation and a top-star. The rival company's leading actress, backed by influential figures in the entertainment circle, snatches the main female role, leaving only the role of the female third lead for her. Renee Morgan: Ok~ Four months later, this drama explodes in popularity, all supporting roles become famous, and the female third lead role becomes a classic. The biggest stars, male and female leads, are left with no buzz? ... Later, Renee Morgan finally achieves her dream, winning the Best Actress Award with her acting skills, and announces her relationship on the day she receives the award—she is in love. He's just a regular person. One day, Morgan all over the country sees familiar figures appearing in the news and rushes online to share: Is this the Best Actress's ordinary boyfriend?