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The Duke's Masked Wife
by Violet_167
The baron’s daughter, Alessandra Barrett, has worn a mask from a young age due to an injury. Many say if you were to see the face behind the mask, you would be cursed and die soon afterward. She is seen as a ghost, avoided by all who visit the baron's home until she becomes the duke’s wife.No one could understand why the duke would pick such a wife. Did he wish to die? What would become of the girl who once hid in the shadows but now had the spotlight on her as the duke’s masked wife? What would…
The Grand Duke's Son Is A Heretic
by Lonelythree
--[WSA 2025 Entry]--Betrayed by his sister. Betrayed by chosen one's humanity. Betrayed by the Gods.That was how the life of Leonard, the Defier of Fate and the world’s greatest heretic, came to an end.When demons invaded human lands, he received a revelation from the Goddess. She commanded him to act as a spy, to infiltrate the enemy ranks and expose their secrets for humanity’s sake.To fulfill this mission, he had to sacrifice a part of his soul. He accepted a demonic contract, surrendered his…
Reborn: The Duke’s Obsession
by Cameron_Rose_8326
[ WARNING : CONTAINS SMUT/ MATURE CONTENT FROM CHAPTER 102]Delia's life was a cruel reality: the neglected and abused illegitimate daughter of a noble family, the Ellington family, she yearned for the love of her stepmother, Baroness Augusta, and younger sister, Lady Anne, who relentlessly mistreated her. Her world crumbled when she discovered a double betrayal: her beloved husband, Lord George had secretly pined for Anne, marrying Delia only to be near her sister. Simultaneously, her step moth…
Bambi and the Duke
by ash_knight17
Disowned for being a human, Vivian was taken in as a maid at the age of seven by the Carmichael household. Serving one of the most respected and elite pureblood families in Bonelake, there were rules. Rules that must be followed by all servants and maids.Like everyone else, Vivian was repeatedly reminded not to disobey the rules. But before she could learn to blend into the background like the other servants, the Duke's young son calls to her, “Bambi.” And all hell breaks loose.-----"What? Never…
Erotic Adventures in the Omniverse: Vampire Lord got too many wives
by Jin_moon
Finding a strange orb, Jayden finds himself turning into a vampire. Strange quests start to appear in front of him, sending him to different worlds.He finds himself playing different roles in different worlds, as he gets stronger and gets the most beautiful women from each world." So, you want to save your son, impossible. The treason he committed can't be forgiven. "" Please, *sob*" I'm begging you. I'll do anything if you spare him. "Jayden looks at the breath-taking beauty kneeling in front o…
Progenitor Vampire: I Have Many Skills!
by Deltta
Matt saved humanity, but humanity betrayed him and murdered him and his wife, which led him to reincarnate in a Vampire World.He quickly realized that he had been reincarnated in a unique body that, among vampires, would make him look like a genius. In addition, he has several powerful abilities that no other vampire has.This time, he will cling to this new life to become as strong as possible to search for his wife in a world of magic and vampires.In addition, he will try to walk the path to be…
The Duke's Killer Rabbit [BL]
by Ruri_Moon
Clint Alnyr Moon is Straight and lived a life most people only dreamed of. Billionaire parents. Mafia boss. Third-year college student with charm, danger, and the world at his feet.Until the night everything fell apart.Betrayed by the people he trusted most, Clint’s life comes to a sudden, bloody end. But death doesn't welcome him—instead, it spits him out into a strange new world.A kingdom ruled not by guns or money, but by magic and bloodlines. Here, nobles carry the power of ancient beasts in…
Adventurer of Many Professions
by Rqmk
Raymond wakes up in an unfamiliar world, inhabiting the body of a 15-year-old boy who shares his name. In this realm, one's profession defines their destiny, but the boy Raymond now embodies had recently failed to awaken any profession, facing a future of obscurity and ridicule. Confused yet determined, Raymond discovers a mysterious system panel exclusive to him. This system grants him the ability to awaken multiple professions, each unlocking unique powers and skills. However, to access these …
The Grand Duke's Soulmate
by Rana_Chim_Chim
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be known that this book wouldn't have made it this far without the support my dear writing buddy Rachel E. Canton who is a great writer of SINS OF THE SERAPHIM - https://www.webnovel.com/book/sins-of-the-seraphim_26438336605116805 and Derek J. PernaTo Rachel & Derek, Thank you for everything!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~When the last heir of Ardel lost everything, fate would bring her to her rightful protector.Anna Adhemar, the forgotten princess, found herself betrayed b…
Saved By The Mad Duke
by yoojee
[COMPLETED]Aideen Ruan, though a royal princess, was always unwanted due to the circumstances of her birth. Born blind to a hostage concubine, she possessed an intriguing beauty; however, her disability rendered her utterly useless to the royal family.Even when the struggling Count Crueder reluctantly agreed to take Aideen as his wife to secure the royal dowry, her life failed to improve. A year into their marriage, Aideen's inability to produce an heir sealed her fate. The princess was destined…
My Dear Duke(BL)
by Sweet_Vanilla553
On his 20th birthday, Asher's mother confessed something he never expected. After the truth was revealed, she died giving her last blessing to him. That's when Asher found himself all alone, confused about his own identity and worrying about his future.What did she say?-He was someone special?-Someone people would come after?She said he was coming from a very rare but also a very special race called omega where men could get pregnant. Was it real? At first, Asher strictly refused to accept his m…
Duke, it hurts...
by PRINCE_0F_DARKNESS
[MATURE CONTENT WARNING: READ AT YOUR OWN RISK]Welcome to the fancy world of the elite, where Seraphina Alaric, a delicate and fragile girl always relying on medicine to get better, is just trying to catch a break before her life gets turned upside down by an arranged marriage...Seriously, who wants to be tied down when you’re still figuring out what you want in life?During a swanky banquet, she bumps into the enigmatic Duke of Everwyn.And the craziest part? She has no clue who this guy is—just …
Evil Duke, Please Be Gentle!
by I_am_Creator
His whole life turned into a joke, when Leonardo Thawyne the proud son of Duke William Thawyne, came to know that he was not the real son but a swapped kid. And now to save his inheritance he would have to marry the real heiress.Evangeline Rossador, a simple music teacher from a town, was content with teaching music to kids and having a garden in her home. But her whole life turned upside down when she was announced as betrothed to infamous cruel duke Leonardo as her father's last wish before dy…
Crazy Duke and Fallen Queen
by xiaohai_23
She's the Queen who lost a war. And he's the man who won.* COMPLETED *Theodora is the Queen of Polis, a city-state that lost the war against the most powerful empire in the continent.She is sure that they'll execute her immediately but, somehow, she survives the meeting with the Emperor, and she finds herself... Married?Tossed in a new world without connections and allies, she has to either accept her fate or lose the chance to help her people once again.She soon finds out that her new husband k…
LOVING HER DUKE
by Tiny_Psalm
"I will not be your mistress." She spoke, whispering, with her mouth a sigh away from his.He swallowed hard and nodded, agreeing with her even as he closed the distance between them, kissing her to madness, leaving nothing to sanity.Bethany Fitzgerald hated the very idea of marriage and stood against it with everything she was.Charles de Norcrosse had to marry the insufferable Lady Cossington, for it was the will of his late father and he must abide by it.But when fate moved in favour of the Duk…
The Duke's Passion
by alienfrommars
[ MAIN STORY COMPLETED ]In the Heart’s Kingdom, a kingdom where vampires reign and humans were nothing but livestock, Lilou, a peasant, found herself being preyed upon by the worst maniacal vampire of his kind. However, as terrifying as what he addressed her as his ‘reserved meal’, this vampire also called her his bride! Except: My eyes brood with fear, gazing at the still-beating heart in his hand. “My Lord, pardon me but… is this the bloody proof you promised to show me?” I asked, my voice s…
Fake Lover Of The Grand Duke
by Ada_5253
"She was there to rob his money, but lost her heart instead."The last thing Sophie wanted after finishing her exams was to transmigrate into a revenge story which she had been reading but could never complete the ending. And the first thing she faced was debt collectors threatening to turn her into a scarecrow! But could she be really scared!? She was thrilled to meet the characters she liked and ended up beating the villains.. paving her way through the orphanage, she saved the son of the villa…
Brondong Manis
by Endah_Nathania
Mature Konten, diharapkan pembaca bijak memilih cerita. Berisi adegan 21+, cerita ini merupakan kisah seorang kasir minimarket yang bernama Cherlly yang memiliki rasa trauma dengan yang namanya komitmen. Sejak Cherlly di mutasi, pindah ke minimarket di depan universitas ternama, dia bertemu dengan Rafiz si Brondong manis.Dunia Cherlly mulai berubah menjadi nano nano.Akankah Rafiz bisa membuat Cherlly melupakan Rasa traumanya? Rafiz membuat Cherrly terjebak akan omongannya sendiri, membuat Cherll…
The Duke’s Bargain
by Nancy_Jim
“What did you say?” Félix asked. She repeated, “Name your price.” “What is that supposed to mean?” His voice had tapered off with an unreadable emotion that got her weak in her knees, but she held out her chin. “Didn't you once offer to pay me off? Now, make me an offer I cannot refuse. Otherwise, I will go in there"—she gestured toward the Ball—"and make everyone think you dragged me out here to take advantage of me. I know exactly what that would do to your reputation.”“Say. That. Again,” Féli…
How to Survive in the Roanoke Colony
by Machine_Writer
A young Japanese man inherits his parents' grape farm after they impulsively bought it during retirement but couldn't handle its physical demands. Though initially reluctant, he finds success farming for three years until market oversaturation causes prices to plummet. While playing a new video game called "Immortal Order: Origin" about historical secrets, he is mysteriously transported to North America, where he encounters starving English colonists from the lost Roanoke Colony. His grape farm …