“You must bear a child, Celia. what good is a woman who isn’t a mother? What good is an empty womb?”
“Especially when it’s a foreign womb, like yours…”
It’s not an easy life when you’re watched month after month, when all the blame is placed at your feet for your young husband having no heir.
Celia Devon Tralhamir, Crown Princess of Havietten, waits every month with hope mingled with fear.
A child will secure her future. But it will also bind her for life to a husband she neither loves or respects, who refuses to see her abilities. Is that what she wants?
Is she content to prioritise security over happiness, and be a wordless decorative vessel all her life?
Or is she brave enough to try to forge her own path and seize fulfilment on her own terms? Even in a society that cannot recognise individual brilliance in a mere woman.
A sequel to the WEBNOVEL book “Earning the Love of a Princess”, this novel follows another woman born into the Royal House of Devon, trying to fight the confines that threaten to stifle her happiness.
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The Ballad Queen's Lover is a Ruthless King
"Be my Queen, Ely... You're not allowed to say no."
Elizabeth Berry is a famous multi-awarded singer who tried to follow her dead husband in the afterlife. But after a twist of fate, she arrives in an unknown world ruled by a King, who is known for being ruthless.
But this cold King looks a lot like her beloved husband! He becomes smitten by her beauty, and he decides to keep her in his palace, accepting her as a foreign royalty with the title "Queen of Ballad" even though he doesn't know what she means by it. Now, Ely is being tangled in both the mysterious things happening in the nation, and the royal family's issues.
As Ely gets involved in the royal family's dark secrets, can the King protect her from his enemies, or will she be forced to return to her own world?
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PREVIEW:
As she slid down the filled tub, her mind wandered on its own. Slowly, she closed her eyes. She remembered the living days of her deceased husband. She remembered his smile and his kindness. She was crying, but all her tears had diffused with the water surrounding her.
She felt that she was diving in the ocean without oxygen. But even if she couldn't breathe, her body felt so free. It felt like she was separating from her soul.
She thought, "So this is how it's like to die... I feel refreshed and free."
When she thought she could really continue dying, her instinct and consciousness woke her up. She struggled to move her body, then raised her head to breathe again.
She suddenly felt the terror of death, then found herself sitting up, and the water was just above her waist. Her long, platinum blonde hair was all over her face. She breathed heavily, gasping for air.
"What are you doing in my bath?"
A naked stranger suddenly spoke behind Ely.
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VOLUME 2: SOON ;)
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WPC #177 - Court Romance
GOLD PRIZE
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4.9
152 Chs
REAPER'S BALLAD
With added years her eyes becomes stronger, seeing beings that are not from this world. The older she get, the more she sees...the closer she seems to the other dimension that are usually feared by many.
While her bloodline holds responsible for her curse, she tried her best to live the most normal life she could in such a scary...monster filled world. But something felt oddly fascinating about her first reaper she witnessed one nignt. He have beautiful eyes, it felt so new, and yet familiar.
Though the beauty of such creatures were swept away when other stronger beings became fascinated with her in turn. The reaper who saw her that fateful night, though usually tasked to mow the souls of the dead, now proceeds to protect her instead.
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NOTE: Chapters or Episodes will get longer and longer the more you read.
Old chapters are merged together as one chapter, but I did not delete any content.
BOOK STARTED: Dec. 22, 2020
BOOK ENDED: ???
5.0
140 Chs
Love Songs Box Set
This new box set by best-selling author J.D. Walker features seven sexy stories of men who find love through the power of music. Contains the stories:<br><br><strong>I Can't Get No Satisfaction</strong>: Georgie Baldt is dissatisfied with his life. Working dead-end jobs leaves little time to find that spark he’s lost, let alone someone to love. Then a trick from his past becomes his new produce manager. Ry Archibald remembers Georgie, but they end up arguing constantly at work, despite the sexual tension between them. Georgie decides it’s time for a change. Will Ry tag along for the ride?<br><br><strong>Love, Love Me Dude</strong>: Tory Cuthbert is shocked when Wheeler Ridley, a man from his past, arrives at his motel. Meanwhile, there’s Maury Landrum -- handsome and willing, yet Tory can’t seem to take the next step. When Wheeler hits on Tory without recognizing him, Tory reveals all. But Wheeler remembers things differently. Then Maury resigns. Tory has to act quickly before he loses what he never knew he had, forever.<br><br><strong>Loving Me, Loving You</strong>: Hanson Yoo is tired of his job, and doing things to please his mother. A harrowing encounter at night in an alley leads him to Lindsey Grier, a man he’s sure would never look at him twice. But he is looking, and Hanson doesn’t know what to do about it. A serious misstep and a life-changing moment lead him to take charge of his future and do something for himself, this time.<br><br><strong>Norwegian Woody</strong>: Woodrow “Woody” Anker grew up with the Zumpanos, and he’s in love with the eldest son, town Sheriff Rafe Zumpano. Problem is, Rafe is an alcoholic in denial and Woody wants to know why. When he finds out the truth, Woody doesn’t know how to move beyond all the lies. It takes a punch in the face, a hard kiss and even harder words to get these men to a place of trust. And love, maybe.<br><br><strong>Paint It, Black</strong>: Engelbert Trentworthy -- call him Trent -- doesn’t take himself seriously. He sleeps around, thinking that’s all he deserves because of his black past. And then, he meets photographer Elias Lane, whose photos of Trent cause havoc in his life. Elias wants more from Trent, but Trent’s not having it. So the dance begins, and Elias will do anything to get past Trent’s barriers, because he’s perfect.<br><br><strong>Purple Daze</strong>: When Gabe St. James meets Beebub Beaumont, he knows it’s love. But his best friend is larger than life and not meant for the small town in which they live, and all too soon, he goes away to college. The day Beebub comes home, all the feelings Gabe has tried to bury return to the surface, and resentment rules his actions. Beebub wants Gabe, but Gabe, he’s not so sure anymore.<br><br><strong>Take Me Back</strong>: Gus Atchison despises Seb Paddington for choosing a job in another state over their relationship. But Seb keeps coming back to town, trying to start something up between them again. They end up arguing and finally call a truce. However, when Seb returns four months later, he’s too thin and Gus realizes he still has feelings for Seb. Will Gus take him back? Or will they remain at odds forever?
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106 Chs
Undying: Pit of Snakes
Children are vanishing. Aziz was one of them.
Dragged into the depths of the earth, Aziz is thrown into a pit to die—but death does not keep him. Each time he dies, he rises stronger, his senses sharpened, his resolve hardened.
Leaving the pit only leads him deeper: to an underground forest, a brutal Exam, and finally, an academy ruled by the Order, a organization hidden from the world. They claim to seek peace, but their true purpose is shrouded in secrets Aziz is desperate to uncover and tear apart.
Trapped between vengeance and the unknown, Aziz must survive trials, betrayals, and the truth lurking beneath it all...
Revenge drives him. But will it blind him to the real enemy?
All will fear the Divine Snake Cult. All will whisper the name Ghost.
3 - 5 CHAPTERS EVERY WEEK
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94 Chs
Songs of the Sea
Sartin’s amber eyes told his mother and the rest of the Sea People he was destined to become a great protector. Finding his mate at his twenty-third Winter Meeting, Sartin is overjoyed at finally being able to assume his destined role with Sommar by his side.<br><br>However, a freak storm soon takes Sartin far away from Winter Cove, and an injury to his tail prevents him from returning. Even worse, he can no longer hear the songs of his pod and his mate in his head.<br><br>Sartin finds love and acceptance from Maru, a member of the Land People, who nurses him back to health. When Maru’s people turn against him, Sartin faces a series of battles for his survival. Can the songs of Sommar and his fellow Sea People save him?
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89 Chs
Fleas - Songs of the Gnolls I
In the middle of the savannah lives a tribe of hyaenids, men half hyena, and what some humans of the Seasonal Continent call gnolls. A small cub, victim of constant mistreatment, sleeps amidst nightmares and lives without desire. Until he meets the young daughter of the most powerful matriarch.
Meanwhile, behind the Great Wall, the humans of the Iurio Empire live their lives at the expense of the non-human slaves.
Rumors of the emperor's death spread across the savannah. This news accelerates the Solar Kingdom's plans to invade the Empire.
The species and philosophies of each are about to collide in an unprecedented conflict that will transform all living creatures, trolls, orcs, gnomes, avians, hyaenids, and humans. What will emerge from this confrontation?
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90 Chs
7 MIDNIGHT SONGS
What happens when seven modern American English girls get transmigrated and reincarnated into another world? Into a world of fantasy, magic, and mystery?
And then the seven were chosen as Queens and given magic items?
Join them in their stories of what they go through, the challenges they face, both as Queens and as their modern normal selves in their new lives.
Follow the story of the 7 MIDNIGHT SONGS.
*****
Girl screams!
"Guys! Seriously?! Stop screaming!"
"Well, we do have the right to scream!"
"Yeah! I mean, how can you not freak out?! When we look at each other we see our real faces..."
"But in the mirrors and to the others of this world... Our faces are different!"
True enough, after a twist of fate, caught in a car accident, falling over the cliff, sinking and drowning in the sea.
The 7 modern American girls were reincarnated and transmigrated into different people in another world, a fantasy magical world. And then they were chosen as Queens and given magic items.
Follow their stories, their adventures, and their paths of finding love in the other world.
There is magic, mystery, adventure--and much more even romance!
Read this amazing story and novel.
About the 7 MIDNIGHT SONGS
*****
Read this amazing magical and romantic novel. Read their tales.
About the 7 MIDNIGHT SONGS.
One. The story of the 'Ice Queen' Guardian Song and the Prince.
Two. The 'Hot-head' Warrior Song and the Duke Scholar.
Three. The 'Mad-mind Inventor' Scholar Song and the Spy agent.
Four. The 'Mischief' Trickster Song and the Wild General.
Five. The 'Sleepy-cursed' Seeker Song and the Chief Detective.
Six. The 'Soft-heart' Healer Song and the Silent General.
And Seven and last. The 'Adventurous' Keeper Song and the Young Duke.
Follow each of their stories. Their challenges and journeys of their magical adventures.
Their struggles and trials of their lives and relationships.
Read and follow this novel. For this is one story, you should never miss out on.
*****
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95 Chs
Glance, Fall Out Boy songs brought to life
Menace, Phoenix, Dark Dark, Frosty and some other people live in a big building on a glade in the woods and are training fighting together to defend themselves against the shadows in the woods. They all have different magical powers and personalities, hobbies, jobs and relationships. Getting along with each other isn't always easy but they are holding together. Will that be enough to get through all the trouble in their lifes, surviving and fighting shadows?
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81 Chs
The Last Ballad of Olympus: The Waltz of the Vulture and Owl
Olympus has fallen.
The last ballad has been sung and all the gods were dead--but not quite though.
Ares and Athena, two deities of completely opposite morals, are forced by their new fate to traverse together an unbeknownst life of mortality--facing adversities of power, pleasure, and a tomorrow of different morning glory.
Ballad songs that tell a story tend to have a strong melody that supports the narrative. The melody helps to carry the listener through the story. For example, in 'Vincent', the melody is slow and somewhat melancholic, which matches the story of Van Gogh's difficult life. They also use vivid lyrics. In 'The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald', the lyrics are very descriptive, making you feel like you are there on the ship as it faces its doom.
Sure. 'The Ballad of John and Yoko' by The Beatles is a great one. It tells the story of John Lennon and Yoko Ono's marriage and some of their adventures. Another is 'A Boy Named Sue' by Johnny Cash. It's about a man who was given the name Sue by his father and his journey to find his father and understand the name.
The cast list of 'Ballad of the Sea' was as follows:
- Sun Jingchun: Played by Huang Man
- Ye Zhongyi: Played by Wan Siwei
- Huangfu Zaiqing: Played by Zhao Zheng
- Lin Xiangyi, played by Fu Miao
- Hua Guanxiong: Played by Guo Guangping
The other actors included:
- Spring: Played by Huang Man
- Tang Xiaohua: Zhang Ying
- The Second Sister of the Sun Family: Played by Zheng Qingwen
- Guo: Played by Zheng Miao
The above is the full cast list of 'Ballad of the Sea'.
The hot ballad's song was called " The Hottest Folk Style." This song was sung by the Legend of Phoenix. The lyrics mentioned that a fiery ballad was what we looked forward to. It was the most comfortable to sing while walking. If we wanted to sing, we had to sing to our heart's content. The song was released on May 27, 2009, with a duration of 4 minutes and 45 seconds.
"Ode to Mulan" was a folk song from the Northern and Southern Dynasties. It told the story of a Mulan girl who went to war for her father. This poem was first recorded in Chen Zhijiang's "Ancient and Modern Music Record" in the Southern Dynasty and was widely read in the Tang Dynasty. Scholars generally believed that Ode to Mulan was produced in the late Northern Dynasty. This poem was based on the courage and kindness of Mulan women and the spirit of protecting the country. It was full of romance and life. It was included in the Yuefu Poetry Collection and had many English versions. The original text, translation, notes, appreciation and other contents of Mulan Ci can be found on the relevant web pages.
The name of the green ballad novel in the water comes from a poem in the Book of Songs, Xiaoya, Che Xia: "The green ballad is full of fervor. On the other side of the water, the deer cries." This poem described the scene of deer swimming freely in the clear lake and the scene of distant vassals worshipping, expressing the author's love for nature.
The Battle of Snakes was a variation of the Snake game. Players could fight against other players in real-time. In the battle, the player controls his snake to move and eat food to grow his body. If the snake touched other snakes or obstacles, it would die. Some battle versions of the Snake game also added special abilities and elements, such as super food, map obstacles, random events, and boss battles, to increase the playability of the game. There were currently a few game platforms and open source projects for players to choose from, such as Snake Battle, Slither.io, and the open source Snake Battle platform on GitHub.
The full text of "Soldier and Snake" is as follows:
Once upon a time, there was a soldier named Chen Sheng. He was short but very brave, always leading the charge in battle. Although he didn't have any special skills, he was good at thinking and had keen observation and excellent judgment.
One day, Chen Sheng heard that there was a local snake spirit who was said to have magical powers. He decided to search for the snake spirit and try to learn some combat skills from her.
Thus, Chen Sheng began his adventure. He encountered many dangers along the way through the forest and grasslands. However, he faced every challenge bravely without fear.
Finally, he found the snake spirit. The snake spirit told him that her power came from a divine turtle. Chen Sheng decided to learn more combat techniques from the Divine Turtle.
The divine turtle brought Chen Sheng through a mountain range and arrived at a mysterious cave. There were many traps and dangers in the cave, but the divine turtle let Chen Sheng explore it himself.
Chen Sheng bravely passed through every trap, but he soon found himself trapped in a room. There were many poisonous snakes and dragons in the room, and he was very afraid.
However, the turtle appeared and told Chen Sheng that he needed to learn how to use his own strength to defeat these monsters. Therefore, the Divine Turtle asked Chen Sheng to find a divine sword by himself.
Chen Sheng found the divine sword, but he did not know how to use it. The Divine Turtle told Chen Sheng that he needed to embed a gem on the sword to unleash the power of the divine sword.
Chen Sheng followed the instructions of the divine turtle and inlaid the gem on the divine sword. Then, he waved the divine sword and attacked the dragon. The evil dragon was shocked by the power of the divine sword. Chen Sheng took the opportunity to defeat it.
In the end, the snake spirit also joined the battle. She told Chen Sheng that snakes were very powerful creatures, but they could also learn how to use their strength. Chen Sheng and the snake demon finally defeated all the enemies and defended the human homeland.
From then on, Chen Sheng and the snake demon became good friends. They took risks and fought together for the peace of mankind.