by Gourmet_DAO
COMPLETEDThe Silk Road ... it is inevitable the emergence of wells, caravanserais, guard fortresses, postal stations, local bazaars, regional bazaars, the emergence of new jobs:- robbers (there were whole settlements)- caravan guards- changed- merchantsJust about them and will be discussed.About their life, tricks.Alas, English is still the same ... there are mistakes, I am sure of it.I hope over time I will be able to fix them.I just wanted to share information about such an interesting topic a…
by pervyplagarist
This is a string of many correspondences between a former professor and myself. It started out as a harmless little distraction for myself, to break up the day. It became so much more, so unapologetically.
by champilyn
last installment now serializing! just search 'The transmigrated Villainess after her fall'Add to lib and vote!!!! Thank you all!!!!!!!WARNING: MATURE CONTENTCHAPTER EXCERPT--“Wait, someone might see.” Charlton said, recalling the glass window.“I’m prepared for that.” Serena replied as she bent to open her bag on the floor and then took out a film like looking sticker. “I found this at the market yesterday.”“I must say that I’m ill-prepared for this.” He noted as he furrowed his brows.Serena sto…
by NewEraCult
Harlem Rahim. A girl from the hood. From Brownsville, Brooklyn.Born of an Israelite father and an afro american mother. Quite a juvenile delinquent and not ashamed to be.If you grew up the way I did, you'd probably be one too. Just turned eighteen years old. Poor but not stupid.I'm gonna go all the way to get out of this mess.To get 'us' outta this. Even discover a world out of the hood life.But never forget where I come from. Where I belong.
by Loretta Proctor
Two artists, Fred and Henry, immersed in the Pre-Raphaelite art movement, with its yearning for romantic escape from the materialism of Victorian society. Two men deeply in love with their beautiful models. But every heart hides a secret and both couples have put certain shameful events behind them, events that, if exposed, could threaten their blissful new life. The Crimson Bed, a family heirloom passed down through the female blood line since Elizabethan times, brings with it ancestral secr…
by Naz_Mzf
#WFP#17 THIRD PLACE WINNERAttention: *Book One completed*thank you for supporting Narrator: Keen.let's go through this journey together.****Warning: Contains mature content.**** No Rape or Erotic."Where am I?" Asaya of the other world asked"In my ship", he said."Pirates!"***Asana Keen reincarnated to an angel shape to save another world. Meanwhile, she meets her other homologous version in that world. She will realize much truth about herself...Would The Keen angel be able to bring changes and g…
by MiraiSaesang
With a heart full of determination to sacrifice myself, I decided to assassinate the Crown Prince from the neighboring country. However, when I woke up the next day, I discovered that I had transformed into him, and he me.Besides the feud between our countries, we had to confront numerous other problems - for instance, how we intended to bathe, how we intended to use the toilet, and most importantly, every morning, when I woke up, I always feel slightly embarrassed.He wasn't awkward in the sligh…
by Shehanne Moore
When not cuddling inn signs in her beloved Scottish mountains alongside Mr Shey, Shehanne Moore writes dark and smexy historical romance, featuring bad boys who need a bad girl to sort them out. She firmly believes everyone deserves a little love, forgiveness and a second chance in life. Shehanne caused general apoplexy when she penned her first story, The Hore House Mystery—aged seven. From there she progressed to writing plays for her classmates, stories for her classmates, plays for real, co…
by Bk1010
Love is something that you receive whether you like it or not. Rejection can never make it stop. When Wolde Samuel stumbled into Tsegereda’s world, might as well into a trap, love was established. Them being from different places and their rulers seem to be in a glaring competition or the fact that Tsegereda is currently engaged doesn’t seem to help at all. Will they get what they want? Will they finally have their peace?
by Nessy_Biora
[ MATURE CONTENT ]In a moment of revelation, Geb confesses, "She... is my consort." Nut, the goddess of the sky and Geb's sister, is taken aback by this declaration. How could her brother—a powerful Egyptian god—choose a mere mortal as his partner? Enraged, Nut loses control; her eyes glow white as she unleashes a tempest of thunder and brimstone upon Geb and his beloved. Yet, Geb's primary concern is not for himself but for his lifeless consort, whom he cradles in his arms, shielding her from N…
by Bebo_Elnadi
“The one you don’t have feelings for will be the one you fall for. But the one you think you adored once will be the one you will hate with your soul. Beware of the sweet honey that will blind your judgment, but follow the scent of flowers. They will be the answer to your hunch. And remember, you are nothing but a pawn to these up high, so keep your eyes open and your mouth shut.”When Akila, a normal young girl, is kidnapped to have an offspring in order to provide an heir for her king, she is t…
by Bella Moondragon
Why choose just one if she can have them all?Princess Katrinetta is about to embark on her Choosing, a time when every province in Yewforia will select one man to send to Castle Wrenbrook where he will have the opportunity to show his value to the beautiful, intelligent woman who will someday rule the realm. Katrinetta is tasked with the duty of choosing just one man to spend the rest of her life with.In the realm of Yewforia, a man’s highest honor is to please a noblewoman. When that woman happ…
by BorutoxSakura
Sakura felt like she was dying of shame.. Behind the TV he could see the exit door in the distance. What would happen if just that night Sasuke returned? She could almost see it, walking in to find a totally disgusting sight. His best friend's son and his wife, fucking like animals on the dining room table. She scared, but couldn't almost contain how good she felt. "Look at me, Sasuke-kun," she would say, lost in sensation, "this child does what you can't. Look at me, you damn bastard! Because o…
by Shehanne Moore
When not cuddling inn signs in her beloved Scottish mountains alongside Mr Shey, Shehanne Moore writes dark and smexy historical romance, featuring bad boys who need a bad girl to sort them out. She firmly believes everyone deserves a little love, forgiveness and a second chance in life. Shehanne caused general apoplexy when she penned her first story, The Hore House Mystery—aged seven. From there she progressed to writing plays for her classmates, stories for her classmates, plays for real, co…
by RaeySam
Penthurst Manor had not been occupied for a very long time. Stories about the previous Baron circulated all around. Some say he sold his soul to the devil, while others said he became the devil himself and still walked the earth.Archeologist Patrick Neville had been drawn to the said stories. For almost 9 years he dedicated himself to solve the Baron's disappearance. Following a torn journal, he unearthed the Baron's residence.Kristania 'Krista' Vinna Neville was jumping between her Mom's place …
by Original_W
"Fetters that the eye cannot see are harder to break than iron chains." - Cal.One day a young man, who is in oppressive thoughts about money and success in general, finds a notebook once written by an unknown person for achieving his own grandiose goals. Reading the notes, he decides to take them as a guide, which gradually reveals to him the essence of things, finally leading him to action.The process of development is also aided by the pact that Cal and Timothy make between themselves, as well…
by Myles Arayachai
Anurak, shy and introverted, and Arisara, feisty and destined to be Luna, are opposite personalities, yet complementary best friends growing up in ancient Thailand's most powerful pack. Everything changes when Anurak's parents are executed by Arisara's father, the Alpha, forcing him to flee into a deadly jungle where he is assumed to have died.However, four years later, a note from Anurak himself arrives to the Alpha announcing he's alive and is returning with an ultimatum. The news sends shockw…
by Maryixxx
Once upon a time, there was a princess, named Alice. She was not a typical woman, she was brave and fearless to rule her people and her kingdom. All of a sudden, Kingdom Alicesha collapsed and plunged because of an unexpected zombies apocalypse. Hence, Alice was fully determined to protect; to save her people; her homeland and her younger sister. Along the way of searching for the elusive mage, Alice met someone who came from afar kingdom, without knowing that their lives will be changed since t…
by _Sha
With a different identity, she has entered in the enemy Kingdom. She wanted to bring back Wan Hu Shang. The Crown Prince is ignorant about her real name and identity. He invited her to live in his Palace for a month and celebrate the Event of Winter since she saved his life from the angry crowd of wild sambars. The time comes and she is able to reach Wan Hu and free him but she herself got trapped by the enemy and fell in his personal prison. Will she be able to free herself and reach her father…