From a Beggar to a Bastard
Elian, a beggar with nothing to lose, died tragically, only to awaken in the body of the despised bastard son of a powerful Grand Duke in the Arcanoria Empire. His second chance at life quickly turned into a nightmare when the Grand Duke’s household was executed, and Elian was sold into servitude as a courtesan. In this cruel new existence, Elian crossed paths with Izan, the enigmatic crown prince who harbored dark secrets of his own. As they grew closer, a forbidden love began to blossom, one that could upend the delicate balance of power in the empire and destroy them both. Torn between survival, betrayal and desire, Elian and Izan faced impossible choices. Could they defy the forces threatening to tear them apart, or would the empire crush their love before it even had a chance to begin? --- Warning: This book contains mature themes. Join my Discord server: https://discord.gg/NJJKETf4
The Crown of Deception
Empress Uhleksis could still remembered the day she was crowned like it was yesterday.
It was a day of celebration for the empire, but for Uhleksis, it had been a day of triumph, a victory over her greatest rival, Rena, the woman who had once held everything Uhleksis coveted.
The memory played out in her mind like a carefully scripted drama, every detail vivid and sharp.
The Emperor had been inconsolable, a broken man after losing the woman he had loved. He had retreated to his chambers, his grief too raw, too overwhelming for him to govern. It was in this moment of vulnerability that the court saw an opportunity.
Ohtis Marcelo, a master of calculation and manipulation, had taken the lead.
He gathered the most influential members of the court, pressing them to convince the Emperor that stability was what the empire needed now.