From a Beggar to a Bastard
Elian, a beggar with nothing to lose, dies tragically only to awaken in the body of a despised bastard son of a Grand Duke in the ruthless Arcanoria Empire. As he navigates this dangerous new world, Elian's quest for survival becomes a burning desire for revenge against those who wronged him and his new identity. But when he crosses paths with Izan, the enigmatic crown prince hiding his own dark secrets, a forbidden love blossoms, one that could destroy them both. But will they conquer their fate, or will the empire crush their love before it even begins? The answers lie within the chapters, but be warned: once you start, you might not be able to stop until the last secret is revealed. ----------- Warning! THIS BOOK CONTAINS N.C SCENE & A BIT OF DARK VIBES! THIS IS THE ONLY WARNING YOU WILL GET FROM THIS AUTHOR, ANY CHAPTER COULD BE AN ADULT SCENE OR DARK ACT... BE WARNED!
Warning & Punishment
The failed assassination had sent shockwaves through the pavilion.
Whispers spread like wildfire as patrons were asked to leave and return on another day. Confusion and fear rippled through the courtesans, who exchanged nervous glances, the air thick with unanswered questions.
Rumors swirled as they huddled in corners, asking the same question over and over: "Who would want Elian dead?" No one dared to suspect their fellow courtesans. After all, they were all a part of Madame Lula's carefully curated family, weren't they?
But in a small room tucked away in the back of the pavilion, three courtesans, Sira, Lyra, and Celine, sat close together, their voices low but their panic could barely be hidden.
"He should have been dead by now," Sira hissed, her hands clenching the folds of her gown. "Everything would be easier if he were gone."