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[A Regency Era novel, #vengeance #weaktostrong #heiress #loveaftermarriage #noblefamily #dramatic #betrayal] "Lady Blanchard," the Marquess of Canterbury announced, his voice carrying a hint of surprise as he swept off his cocked hat and handed it to the waiting butler. He then stepped into the drawing room, his eyes immediately falling upon her. The cup of tea and a plate of pastries on the coffee table suggested that she had been waiting for his arrival for some time. "What a surprise," he continued, a hint of amusement creeping into his tone. "Do you require anything from me?" "Indeed, Your Grace," Maggie replied, her voice steady despite the weight of her proposition. The Marquess's amusement vanished, replaced by a flicker of suspicion. He crossed his arms in a haughty manner, his posture demanding an explanation. "And what might that be?" he inquired, his voice laced with a cool formality. "I would like to propose," Maggie began, meeting his gaze directly, "a marriage alliance between us." -_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_- Upon her father's untimely demise, Lady Marguerite “Maggie” Delaney Antoine Blanchard was betrayed by the man he loved, Nicholas Cunningham, and the only other relative she trusted, Nicholas' father, Lloyd Cunningham. She found much-needed support in the Marquess of Canterbury, Percival Clement Duane Locksworth, whom she did not care for due to the unfortunate nature of their first meeting, but who turned out to be the lifeline she needed to exact his revenge and regain the Countess of Huntington title. When Maggie offered the Marquess a beneficial deal in exchange for his hand in marriage, would the not-so-charming gentleman say yes? And if he did, would Maggie be able to win the claim for the Earldom of Huntington and retain it within the Blanchard family's ownership? Or would she crumble under the storm of the Marquess's gaze, his presence a churning sea threatening to engulf her whole?

When the rarest white thread of trust connects Xal Renharth, an ordinary bodyguard to Kian Vaeloren, a healer who keeps reminding him of his first love who left him years ago, he doesn’t expect to be met with decisions that may destroy the only thing he loves and treasures the most. As they uncover darker secrets and face the villain, will they be able to choose between vengeance, justice, and sacrifice?

"On that day, humanity remembered the terror of being ruled by them... and the humiliation of being trapped in a cage For a hundred years, three massive stone walls—Wall Maria, Wall Rose, and Wall Sina—were the absolute boundary of human existence, shielding the remnants of civilization from mindless, man-eating giants. But the illusion of safety shatters in a single flash of golden lightning when a sixty-meter Colossal Titan kicks a hole straight through the outer gate, turning the peaceful district of Shiganshina into a visceral slaughterhouse. Forced to watch a smiling monster devour his mother alive, young Eren Yeager hardens his grief into a white-hot obsession for absolute vengeance, vowing to slaughter every last Titan on Earth. Alongside his lethal, fiercely protective adoptive sister Mikasa and his tactically brilliant childhood friend Armin, Eren joins the military. Together, they endure years of brutal training to master the high-flying, blade-wielding Omni-Directional Mobility (ODM) gear. But their true trial begins the moment they graduate. The monsters strike a second time, turning the Trost District into a chaotic, blood-soaked war zone. As raw recruits are ripped away and swallowed whole in seconds, a desperate defense turns into a fight for survival—until a shocking, reality-bending awakening changes the tides of war forever. Gaining the attention of the elite, suicidal Scout Regiment, Eren and his friends are drafted onto the frontlines and sent outside the safety of the walls into the treacherous wilderness. But the outside world holds a nightmare far worse than mindless beasts. A highly intelligent, martial-arts-wielding Female Titan emerges from the fog, hunting Eren with terrifying precision. To survive the expedition, the young soldiers must navigate a dark, psychological thriller of betrayal and carnage, realizing a horrific truth: the ultimate monsters might not just be outside the stone walls—they might be hiding right among them.

"I gave you my heart, my loyalty, and my pack. In return, you gave me a moonrise betrayal. "Elena thought her mate bond with Alpha Nicholas was unbreakable. She stood by him through wars, helping him secure his throne. But on the night of the crimson moonrise—the very night he was supposed to seal their eternal pledge—Nicholas chose power over love. He rejected her in front of the entire pack, holding the hand of a high-born princess from a rival territory. Cast out into the freezing rain, broken, and stripped of her title, Elena kneels in the mud as the palace gates close behind her. But an Alpha's broken pledge comes with a heavy price. As a forbidden power awakens inside Elena's veins, she vows to return. Not as his submissive mate, but as the queen who will bring his empire to its knees. Will Nicholas realize his mistake before the moon turns red once more? Or will Elena's thirst for vengeance destroy them all? An emotional, fast-paced werewolf romance filled with betrayal, ancient secrets, and ultimate revenge.

"They say a word from a ruler holds great power and responsibilities. Do they know to what extent a ruler was willing to shed blood to gain this said power." A 19 year youngster, bored from his monotonous life, found himself in a peculiar situation. A portal suddenly appeared right inside his room, right in front of him. Not only that, several social media posts of portal appearing in front of people flooded the internet Finding himself taking a step into the portal out of sheer curiosity, he ventured into a world unknown and saw its magical nature with his own two eyes. Follow David Taylor as he pursues the path to power and explores the never ending mystical world. NOTE: Initial chapters will be filled with overview of world and character introductions, so bear for a while before action, adventuring and world building starts. Chapter release rate: 1 Words length of each chapter: 1000-1100 words Bonus chapter will be given for power stones- 200 PS = 1 Bonus chapter 300 PS = 2 Bonus chapters 400 PS = 3 Bonus chapters And be sure to write a review and comment on each chapter.

Als seine Heimat in Schutt und Asche gelegt wird, verliert der junge Takumi alles - seine Familie, seine Kindheit, sein ganzes bisheriges Leben. Nach der Flucht hat er nichts mehr und gerät weiter in Schwierigkeiten. In einer aussichtslosen Situation gibt Takumi aus Hass und Rachelust ein Versprechen, das ihn am Leben hält. Doch was wie ein Schwur aus reiner Rachelust beginnt, wird bald zu einem Weg voller Dunkelheit, Schmerz und unausweichlichem Wandel. Denn manche Versprechen binden tiefer als Blut. Ein düsteres Fantasy-Drama über Verlust, Überleben - und den Preis eines goldenen Schwurs.

Thanks to a mad scientist codename Chosen one the world is infected with an ability super enhancing drug called Mana. But it only effect females turning them into top ranking assassins. Also there is one Assassin deadlier than all the rest his codename is Phantom. The only guy with mana. How he got it. No one know. But one thing for sure you do know what to be on his hit list. Thanks for reading this is my second book so far. I hope you enjoy please leave a like and a comment. Also Phantom real name is Ta......*dead*

In a new society with frightening new rulers, a young woman attempts to blend in with her new surroundings. Come along on her journey as she quickly draws attention to herself from all the wrong people, putting herself in the hands of a man whose ruthlessness appears limitless.

Sophie Wexler transmigrated into a novel about The Galaxy, becoming the vicious, F-rank Healer-class cannon fodder. The original owner constantly caused trouble and made things difficult for the female lead, earning her the hatred of the entire internet. Upon transmigrating and seeing that everything had been ruined by the original owner, Sophie's only thought was: "What kind of nightmare start is this?!" To escape the original owner's fate, Sophie Wexler worked diligently, conducted herself conscientiously, stayed away from the male and female leads, compensated the soldiers harmed by the original owner, and strove to be a model citizen of The Galaxy, absolutely refusing to be the cannon fodder 'offed' by the Imperial Marshal! Broke and powerless, Sophie also had to support a man who'd been innocently dragged into the original owner's mess. She had no choice but to hustle. She started live streaming, became a masked singer, and held concerts. At first, netizens were scornful: 【Tsk, how good can she possibly sound?】 Later, the netizens were forced to eat their words. 【Damn, that's so good I'm on my knees!】 【What the hell, the violent episode of my Disorder Period has actually been soothed?!】 【The toxins in my Spiritual Sea have actually been eliminated!】 Her live streams went viral, the masked singer became a huge sensation, and tickets for her concerts were snapped up across The Galaxy. Sophie was content, thinking, "This time, I must have finally escaped the original owner's fate, right?" But what do you know, the man I've been doting on and supporting is actually the Imperial Marshal?! --- One day, Yancey Forrest came home to find that the boisterous person who was always claiming to be good to him was gone. His eyes darkened. Provoke me and then think you can leave? After catching her, Yancey traced his fingertips along Sophie's neck, smiling gently. "Why run?" Sophie trembled. "You... you're the Imperial Marshal?" His identity exposed, Yancey Forrest took her hand and slowly placed it on his own neck ring. "You know I won't kill you, don't you?"

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?"