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Born of dragon's fire and human's will, The descendant's path determines the fate of all. If nurtured with love and guidance true, She shall bring glory and greatness anew. But if the flames of hatred burn bright, The world shall tremble in her wrathful night I stand at the precipice of greatness and ruin, the descendant of a semi-dragon human whose fate is written in fire and blood. As the curse descends upon me, I can feel the madness taking hold, my mind slowly succumbing to the whispers of destiny. Will I lead the world to bring it to its knees? Only time will tell. Every step I take is a battle against the darkness within me, a struggle to control the power that courses through my veins. The prophecy speaks of glory and wrath, and I am caught between these two fates. With Yū Taï by my side, I face enemies both seen and unseen, and the greatest enemy of all: myself. ~~~~~~~ The story of my OC Yīng Yué !!

Zhao Lian is a sheriff without a county. A member of an old magical order called the Shuli Go, she was raised to uphold the law and protect her fellow citizens. But after her order was disassembled, she was left with no choice but to wander in search of work for someone with her very particular set of skills. Flush with wealth for the first time in her life, she grants herself one night of indulgent, sensual luxury in one of the finest brothels in the Central Empire. But as one night turns into two, then three, she finds herself at risk of falling: into love and poverty. But the woman she's falling for has risks of her own, and lives can be taken as easily as coin in a land where contracts are very sacred things. Set immediately following the first story (Beyond the Mists) and Lian's first dose of wealth, this is a largely standalone story that nonetheless connects with previous entries and themes. Includes the first recurring character (besides Lian herself), and also sets up future installments. Also plenty smutty! (If you're into that)

After enduring years of suffering, a young lady aims to avenge the loss of her loved ones, and filled with hatred, she searches out her enemy, determined to end him, even if it means giving up her own life. However, after destroying two of Xin Dao's ruling clans, she is suddenly sentenced to serve as another ruling clan's disciple, and is placed under the watchful eye of it's prim and proper successor, who had captured her. Through gentle breezes and harsh storms, sunny days and rainy nights, the two pass through life and death, on a journey to uncover a hidden, but far too dangerous enemy...

Zhao Lian is a sheriff without a county. A member of an old magical order called the Shuli Go, she was raised to uphold the law and protect her fellow citizens. But after her order was disassembled, she was left with no choice but to wander in search of work for someone with her very particular set of skills. A single kick can change lives and destroy families. Lian knows this, but that doesn't stop her from delivering one. Four years later all the ramifications of that kick will come back to haunt her and her own fledgling family. They are soon drawn into a fight with a band of outlaws, led by another powerful magic user, and into the path of a young woman's long-simmering rage. This fifth story brings a wider scope to these stories, and hopefully adds a bit more nuance to the world. It also lays out some of the themes, conflicts, and motivations for future stories. Hope you enjoy!

"You're just my tool. Know your place." It's her duty to follow her master's command. Even at the risk of injuring herself or losing her mind. It's his right to make use of her cold-heartedly. Even discarding her when she had become useless. She was a bird trapped inside a gilded cage, slowly losing her mind in the process. He was the heir of the country, regretting things he had lost in the process of power chasing. Could she ever be saved? Could he get back what he had lost? A love story between an antagonist and a side character. Melancholic Sword Apprentice (hidden shape-shifter) × Cunning Cold-hearted Master of Ivory Manor

Li Xiang is the Priestess of the Moon, she can see read the stars and fortune as well as misfortune to her people. However, the life of a Priestess consists of nothing but loneliness: she can neither leave the palace nor meet with anyone but the Emperor and his advisors. One day a mysterious servant boy named Rui sneaks into her room, daring her to go outside if he wins against her in a game. Upon meeting him, she also befriends a female warrior and a scholar, and realizes life is much more than the palace. When the day comes she can either choose to go down the road her heart truly desires but bring ruin to the kingdom, or ignore the one chance she will ever have to leave this life? *** "My fate has been decided for me." "There's no such thing as that," he said. "We all make our own fate." "But the stars tell me--" I stopped talking when he holds my face in his hands, warm hands cupping my cheeks, brown eyes looking into my eyes. "Then stop looking at the stars. Look at me." A love story about fate, finding one's identity, stepping out of your comfort zone, and, most of all, choosing between your happiness or the happiness of others... [[Word Count: 80,000-90,000]] Wattys Fantasy Winner 2021

A slow-burn tale of intrigue, revenge, romance, and deception, where loyalties are masked, alliances are fragile, and battles are fought with whispers and silk. *** Hua Xiuying made a terrible mistake. Desperate to save Jin Ge, she pleaded with an enemy to heal her dying betrothed. But she never imagined that such a wish would awaken a monster instead. Three years later, Xiuying is now living under a new identity. As Feiyou, an assassin of the Plum Blossom Pavilion, she delivers death to unfortunate targets at the request of their clients. But when an opportunity presents itself in the form of a prey she intended to hunt, she has to seize the chance. Determined to uncover the mastermind behind the attack on the palace that took everything she cared about, Xiuying hatches a plan to track and hunt her enemies down. As she digs deeper, she discovers a conspiracy that began generations ago, one that will change everything. All the while her seemingly undying lover is back and determined to make her pay. •Ballad of the Damned Book 1 of 2• *Content Warnings: strong language, violence, blood, manipulation, torture, death, murder, self-harm, alcohol consumption, sexual content, references to suicide and slavery [100k ongoing wc] Cover by @-DeeIsDead-

Waking up in a different body was just the beginning. Dr. Baiyu Tang didn't expect to die, but Xiang Bai sought it. Somehow, their soul's crossed, and Dr. Tang woke up in Bai's body. Not only did she wake up in the body of a woman who should have died, but in a whole different world. Now she was trapped in an ancient land that seemed designed after her mother's favorite Chinese Dramas. Guided by her mysterious Keeper and Xiang Bai's memories, Dr. Tang tries to adapt to her new life. But when someone tries to finish the job Xiang Bai started, Dr. Tang strikes out on her own. Determined to find her own way, Baiyu Tang has to move through an ancient world of martial arts and magic utilizing her modern-day knowledge to survive. Can Baiyu Tang become Xiang Bai without taking on her fated future? And will the new husband Bai left behind let her go? 70. What if the Freaky Friday trick happened to you? You wake up one day in the body of someone else...from another time. From ONC 2023 Prompts Open Novella Contest 2023 **ONC2023 Shortlister**

Yin Lanying ended her own life in front of whom she used to love, now hating him and her half-twin sisters for executing her eldest sister and adoptive elder brother for her false infidelity and crimes. However it may be, the thought of revenge was never set into motion after going back through the time before she became the Empress of the Yang Kingdom. There were changes unfamiliar to her and new destinies awaited for her return. Just what was it that made everything she knew becoming a lie all along? ---- My first Ancient Eastern novel(or is it?~) And I'll try my best. Book cover made with photo manipulation and original art belongs to rightful owner. [DISCONTINUED]

#1 in Xuanhuan #3 in Spirit Addor was murdered. Surprise, surprise. --- Where 'Gods' are simply talented humans, their lack of limits lets the people of their world live conveniently. But for one of them, they aren't enough. He decides to drag souls he has no bearing over into his problems. Addor is one of those souls. An urchin off the streets can only learn so much on her own. After being taken in, she was taught when savaging for food or stealing was her only was of survival. She was taught how to handle herself. Slowly, it became everything she knew. And about it, she knew just about everything. She became the gang's boss' weapon. A sword that cut down his enemies. She has no survival skills for a world where standing up straight or knowing what spoon to use determines your standing. Luckily for her, the world she wakes up in after she's killed isn't all bad. With her poor communication skills and small attention span, she'll trudge her way through her new life on her own. Clearing a path through the swamp threatening to pull her down. Her goal: to repay the one who gave her a second chance. -WARNING- MATURE. Gore