Aric Valerian, the fourth prince of the Valerian Empire, bears many titles: The Forgotten Prince, The Whore's Child, The King's Bastard—names that have been spoken more than his own. Born with a crippling illness and devoid of mana or ki, Aric was a disgrace, scorned by his family and the court. But when the gods cured him and gifted him the strength to fight, Aric dared to hope. He sought glory in battle, only to be betrayed by his brother and sent to die in a hopeless war. In his final moments, as death closed in, a mysterious text appeared before him… [Would you like to change your fate?] After being given another chance, Aric embarks on a ruthless journey to claim absolute sovereignty. [Ki Circulation Mastered: Strength +10] [System Upgrade: Advanced tactical planning unlocked] [Hidden Fortress Established: Stronghold security +15%] The forgotten prince claws his way through the treacherous landscape of imperial politics, he is forced to make impossible choices, each decision pushing him further down a path soaked in blood. He learns that true power demands sacrifice, and the price of vengeance may be his soul. ------------------ This book contains dark themes and depictions. The mc is a ruthless cynic, and is closer to being a villain than he is a hero. Main themes: Politics, Kingdom building, strategy, war
Shen Xi wakes up one day only to find out she has transmigrated into a book as a mere supporting character, Ning Xi ,which was a character that was supposed to end up losing her life, Ning Xi is determined to change her fate. The girl whom everyone thought was the worst in class could actually score full marks? That was not all she had, she had many hidden identities to be revealed later. And her love life? The world's most handsome, dominerring, cold,aloof, powerful man who despised coming into contact with women, or ever had a girlfriend, the mysterious Gu Zhen was actually chasing after her? Why was the second most powerful family, the Fu family claiming she is their long lost daughter? Why was the vice CEO of one of the most powerful entertainment company claiming she was their boss? It was now time to get back at those trying to hurt her and her loved ones. But that was not all, she had many other tricks and identities up her sleeves to bring down the people who would hurt her. Was this really the unsightly girl whom no one had respected and always looked down upon? Other novels: Flames of Love Love In The Midst of Chaos
She went through hell at an early age. She was abandoned by her father to be abused and exploited like a slave by his wife and daughter. She tried running away from them so many times, but she was always caught. When her 'so-called' sister, who was set to marry a Count's son, vanished, her 'so-called' father suddenly remembered her existence and recognized her as his youngest daughter. [Excerpt] "You wench! We have fed and dressed you since you were a child. And now you won't even be useful." Her stepmother shouted She raised her left eyebrow. "Fed me? Dress me? You couldn't even give me a decent room. If I may remind you, I've been living in the attic room for ten years, and you treated me worse than a maid. A slave. You treated me as a slave." "You ungrateful child. I should have never let you live. You should have just died together with your whore mother." Said the Count. Upon hearing about her mother, she felt rage. She could still remember how she saw her mother die in the coldness of the night. She looked at the Count with blazing eyes as if they could burn. "Never mention my mother again. And stop blaming the innocent here. You are the one who raped her and got her pregnant, Count Harriston." She said it in an angry tone. Then she looked over at the Countess. "And Countess, you should be grateful that you have another daughter because if I were born as a boy, you would never have a penny left." "You b..." Countess Harriston got slapped by Ashley before she could finish her words. The Countess held up her red left cheek. "I'm not a bitch. You and your daughter are bitches. And I will never marry Count Lottway's son. Find your spoiled brat daughter, and don't make me her substitute." "You ungrateful wench!" The Count held her hand and tried to slap her. But a strong man's force stopped the hands of the Count. When he saw whose hand stopped him, his face became pale. He couldn't believe that this man would be here. "Y-your Grace? W-why are y-you here?" The Count was so afraid that he stuttered his words. The man released the Count's hands and hid Ashley at his back. "Hurt her, and you're dead." He said it with a cold tone. Cover not mine
[Warning: This story contains themes of emotional abuse, traumatic activities, obsessive behavior, cruel betrayal, and mature language. Reader discretion is advised] “Let us get married, Miss Rodriguez,” He said his eyes fixed on the slender, tall woman next to him. It was soon she realized the implication of his words, and spat out the juice in her mouth. “Do you have a problem with it?” “I am sorry, but what?!” I coughed, stuttering out words from my mouth, while gently wiped off the red stains on my lower lip. “You want to get married to me?” “Why? Is this some sort of joke?” Get married to him? Wasn't it so obvious I was done with anything called marriage? “This isn't a joke. I can give you everything you want,” “I am not a gold digger! I have everything I want, Goodbye, Mr. Vale. We are done talking.” “Don't care about your company at all? You'd rather leave it to rot in your competitors' hands?” Clenching my hands to my purse, I gritted my teeth in rage as I glared at the ruthless man in front of me, every part of me waiting to tear off the victorious face of his. “What are your terms and conditions?” “I want us to get married in exchange, for your revenge scheme. I know you were married to my nephew, I don't care as long as you divorce him. I can give you the ultimate vengeance you want.” “Did you investigate me?” “How else is the contract marriage supposed to work if I know nothing about you? Sign the contract and your company is yours. I will cancel the merging of the Vale Corps and Rodriguez Group this instant, the ball is in your court!” “I will count up to three, and it is off the deal,” “..1..” “..2..” “..3..” “I will sign it!” ~~~~~~~~~~ Betrayed and left in the dutch by everyone she trusted so much, Rachel Rodriguez's child is ruthlessly aborted and she is left to die in an inferno. Life gives her a second chance, and she is reborn at the perfect timing - the time where her vengeance would best be served hot! Luckily for her, she finds her childhood college friend who she has no memory of for her revenge, Lucian Vale, her divorced husband's half brother who offers her a contract marriage. Remorselessly, she signs the contract. As love would have it, star aligns once again for both of them in the most critical moment when a decision is to be taken, the so- called lifetime enemies are forced to compromise and work together to attain their goals. he has what he wants and with his influence, Rachel was sure to have her revenge smoothly. From today onwards, she would show them she isn't to be messed with! And those who caused her pains in her past life will know nothing but pains!