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Dark Riverbed

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Reads 5,211
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Parts 13
Time 1h 38m

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Emerging from the river mist, theater student Ella finds that she is no longer in the year 2019, but has slipped through time and space, landing in the year 871 AD in England during the time of Viking invasion. Dressed in a Medieval costume for a college performance of 'Hamlet', she is mistaken for a lost Saxon princess, Aethelthryth of Northumbria, and is taken hostage by a raiding party of Danes. 

Their leader, Thorvid, is young and ambitious. Eager to prove his worth to his older half-brother, Ivar the leader of the Great Heathen Army, he sends the request directly to the newly crowned King Aelfred of Wessex for a rich ransom and decides to deliver her to the English king himself. Aelfred is destined to become one of the most renowned rulers in English history, known for his militaristic savvy, his scholarly pursuits, and his piety.

When they reach Uintancæstir, called Winchester in modern times, Ella is torn between the Danish warrior and English ruler as they maneuver around each other in volatile times where the risk of betrayal can not only cost your life, but your soul as well.All Rights Reserved

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From Cradle To The Grave~ Sihtric Kjartansson x Reader by Horizon513

~ SLOW UPDATES ~ Chapter Lengths Vary ~ Uhtred and Y/n were born twins to the lord Uhtred of Bebbanburg. After the Dane's won the battle of Eoferwic the two were ransomed to the Earl Ragnar and brought up as if they were Danes. While living among their kind Y/n discovers she has a gift, which later, Ragnar informs her to be Odin given. A few years later she dreams of a fire and is once again orphaned thanks to the men of the old ships master Kjartan. Uhtred and Y/n travel to Wessex to reunite with an old friend and end up swearing an oath to the new king Alfred. After the battle of Edington, Uhtred and Y/n begin their travels north, where they are put to the test by the gods. Torture, pain, friendship and loyalty are all put to the test as the twins want nothing more than to fulfil their blood feud against Kjartan. But never would she had dreamt of falling for Kjartans bastard son. Sihtric is loyal, tender and loving. It baffles and frustrates Y/n for she cannot figure out how he can be related to that turd of a man. Still she throws chance to the wind and allows her feelings to sway her towards the man who had captured not just her Iron heart but also her mind and her dreams. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ⚠️Warning⚠️ • Violence • Graphic Descriptions • Strong Language - (Offensive Language) • Sexual Scenes • Slow Burn ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 👫Pairing👫 • Sihtric Kjartansson x Reader • Brief Leofric x Reader (More of a crush) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Status: Ongoing • Started: 4/9/23 • Season 1 ~ (Ongoing | September 4th) • Season 2 ~ • Season 3 ~ • Season 4 ~ • Season 5 ~

𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐋𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐃 | Ragnar Lothbrok ¹ by cosmicaffair

Sophie Ealhmunding, a young woman enslaved and thrust into the world of the Vikings, quickly captures the attention of every man in Kattegat, especially the gaze of Ragnar Lothbrok, the king of Kattegat. Will she endure his cruelty, or will her rebellious spirit lead to her demise? Can the secrets she guards from everyone provide her salvation, or will they seal her fate? #1 in ragnar #2 in vikingsfanfiction

Aeleva; The Viking Saxon by CuriousAngel87

*COMPLETED * England, AD 792. When all she knows is burnt to the ground, Aeleva is taken by the feared Danes. From a life of Saxon peasantry, a dark and brutal side is awoken within her. She has to adapt and survive in a world full of heathen. Torn by love for her captor and love of her faith she must decide who rules her heart. *WARNING, graphic description of violence* Please be warned that some readers have asked that there be a warning for some scenes of violence. On �� HF reading list #1 vikings 18/10/2020 #1 raiders 25/06/2020 *** Cover done by the wonderful @AMORSI_ Check out her stuff, it's amazing. COMPLETED but will edit

Northumbria ✓ by theresaporter

3 book of the series Feeling the anger well up, she slowly rose from the table, " No one will come and save us! Alfred will marry a Mercian lady, and they will form a strong alliance to overthrow these heathens" -her eyes bore deeply into Elfreda's- "and the only thing left of us will be our mangled corpses hanging over the rampart. Men will not save us, for we are simply pawns in their game!" Warning: contains adult themes (gore, intercourse) I don't own Vikings

Painted Blade || sihtric by theunseenpoet

orenda (n.) a mystical force present in all people that empowers them to affect the world, or to effect change in their own lives. ------ The night Ragnar the Fearless and his family died was not only watched from afar by Uhtred Ragnarson, but also by the youngest daughter, Bemia Ragnarsdottir-a young girl who had to crawl on her hands and knees out of the burning hall, had to also watch in tears from the forest as her world was snatched out from under her. Uhtred had watched the attack, thinking only Thyra had survived, by being kidnapped. But little did he know that his youngest sister was running past him in the forest, desperate to get away. And she did. But the next part of her life was even worse, more traumatic than watching her family die before her eyes. Years later, Bemia had created a name for herself, created a reputation that was feared by most Danes and Saxons. Then she had finally found her brother again, and also a young warrior who she never thought she would fall for. -- Sihtric x fem OC! #1 thelastkingdom 30/06/2024 #1 finan 05/07/2024 #1 osferth 05/07/2024 #1 sihtrickjartansson 05/07/2024 #1 uhtred 05/07/2024 #1 sihtric 07/07/2024

A Tale of Sea and Shadows| Vikings by Leigaaaa

In the early days of the Viking Age, the coasts of England were rife with tales of raiders and conquerors. Among these stories, one stood out about a young pirate girl named Elara. She was a fierce and cunning leader, known for her strategic mind and unparalleled courage. Her ship, the Sea Serpent, was feared across the seas.Elara had her sights set on the monastery in Northumberia, a place rumored to hold immense treasures and ancient scrolls of wisdom. With her loyal crew, she sailed to the shores of England, navigating through treacherous waters and avoiding the watchful eyes of the coastal guards. Under the cover of night, they launched a surprise attack on the monastery. The monks, unprepared for such an assault, quickly surrendered, and Elara took control of the sacred site.

The Mistress (Vikings) by writerqueenff

The only thing she is certain of, it's Alfred's love. She thinks they are meant to be, he promised so. So what will happen when Judith decides she is no fit to be queen? Moreover, with the death of Ragnar Lothbrok there's a possibility of the vikings' return. This is never good news, for they bring only death, but then why is she excited to see the cripple son again? They only exchanged a few words years ago. In the court of deception, lies, and war, follow The Mistress' path to find power and heart.

How I Leave You by Cvanide

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CROWNED by cherrrykate

[completed] If you stood before the Gods at this very moment, would they name you worthy of their domain? Would they look upon the fear you've caused and admire it? Would they pick upon your power and name it almost divine? That was the very thing Asdis Shadoweye craved the most. A life away from her father's shadow, filled with power and fame. However, her Fate trembles beneath her feet when she crosses paths with the very son of Ragnar people fear the most. ❝Power is dangerous. It corrupts the best and attracts the worst. Power is only given to those who are prepared to lower themselves to pick it up❞ -Ragnar Lothbrok !Includes NSFW, mature themes, strong language, violence and gore!

Forging A Heart (Ivar the Boneless) by KittensMeow_

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From Cradle To The Grave~ Sihtric Kjartansson x Reader

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