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Aurelia Cassia, a Numidian warrior, is captured and enslaved by the Roman, into the brutal arena as the first female gladiator. Her unyielding spirit ignites the Colosseum, catching the soul of Emperor Geta and Lucius Verus. In the heart of Rome, Aurelia's fight for survival becomes a battle for something far greater-something inexplicable to the uneducated, but true to the awoken. ---------- BURY THE RICH BENEATH THOSE THEY HARM. *recommended to watch the gladiator movies before reading*

In the heart of Rome, y/n, the spirited daughter of a noble general, has spent her life silently yearning for Maximus, the honorable warrior destined for greatness. But when Emperor Commodus ascends to power after his father's death, y/n's world shatters. Accused of treason, her father is exiled, and y/n herself is taken prisoner by the mercurial and dangerous new emperor. As a prisoner within the marble walls of the imperial palace, y/n finds herself entangled in a web of conflicting emotions. Against her will, her heart becomes divided between the loyal and steadfast Maximus and the tormented, enigmatic Commodus. As y/n navigates the treacherous waters of the imperial court, she must confront her own desires and choose between the man who offers her salvation and the one who awakens the darkest parts of her soul. But can love survive in a world built on power and betrayal? And will y/n's heart ever truly be whole again? → It is my first published story, though I do hope you still enjoy it:) DISCLAIMER: I do not own Gladiator or any of its characters. I only own my own characters I have created along the way.

"Under the endless sky, we made a promise-one I swore to keep, no matter the cost." Tallia was once a girl of dreams, bright-eyed and unshaken in her belief that a simple childhood vow with her sweetheart, Weston, could withstand the test of time. She was naive and idealistic-convinced that sheer will alone could defy fate. But the world is cruel. Betrayal, bloodshed, and the weight of survival crushed her innocence. The promise of light is at the verge of being extinguished, and to prevent it, she was forced to fight. Thrown into the brutal world of gladiators, Tallia must carve her path with rock and spear. Will she rise, or will the world break her before she can fulfill the vow she once made in the sparkling field of lilies? This is the story of how she began. This is the legend of Tallia-the warrior who dared to defy fate, the world, and the order that bound her, the Maid of Aurelia.

Two Hearts, One Promise is a passionate and heartwarming tale of love, redemption, and the power of second chances. At the center of the story is Antonio De Luca, a powerful and enigmatic mafia tycoon, whose life is forever altered by an arranged marriage to Isabella Carlos. Forced into a union by circumstances, Antonio begins with a cold, controlling heart-unwilling to let love into his life. But Isabella, strong, resilient, and full of love, refuses to be just a pawn in a game of power and control. Their marriage starts as a business arrangement, but through struggles, misunderstandings, and unexpected moments of vulnerability, they slowly discover the depth of their connection. As they fight against enemies from both the past and present-including an ex-wife's manipulations and the harsh world of the mafia-Antonio and Isabella begin to heal each other's wounds, finding a love more profound than they ever thought possible. Along the way, their bond is tested-by betrayal, loyalty, passion, and forgiveness-but in the end, they must choose to trust in the love they've built together. Two Hearts, One Promise is a breathtaking journey through the challenges of love, showing how a forced marriage can turn into a passionate, unwavering partnership, built on trust, loyalty, and the promise of forever.

"Love is like an eternal flame, once it is lit, it will continue to burn for all time." This heartwrenching tale unfolds in the heart of ancient Rome, where love and power collide. Aurelia, a slave girl caught in the emperor's grip, must navigate a dangerous world of control, passion, and betrayal. But as his power over her tightens, she begins to question - can she ever escape him, or is she destined to fall under his spell forever?

All it took was a promise, a promise to help him and do everything in her power to assist him when he needed it. A poor soul with not a single asset to her name; for the man she unconditionally fell in love with at first sight, she made a promise, a promise that landed her in a pit. A pit that he painstakingly dug for her and a pit into which she willingly fell.

✧ please, i've been on my knees, change the prophecy In order to prevent a mass slaughter in the city of Alexandria, a marriage is arranged between Emperor Caracalla and Cassia, a distant descendant of Alexandria's own Queen Cleopatra and Rome's Mark Antony. Caracalla sends his most trusted General, Marcus Acacius to Alexandria to fetch his bride. On the journey to the city of Rome, Cassia finds herself dreading her marriage to the Emperor and falling for the General.

❝What good are flowers without water? What good are promises without actions? ❞

"𝑰 𝒂𝒎 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒂 𝒔𝒍𝒂𝒗𝒆, 𝒚𝒆𝒕 𝑰 𝒅𝒐 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝒂 𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒍𝒆 𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆." -- Sabina, daughter of a dead Senator, servant to the realm. Estranged from all that remains in her life, Sabina gets thrown into the Emperors' claws, set to be Geta's bride. However, everything changes when a forgotten friend steps into the arena of the Colosseum, branding his sword in one hand like a hero. Like a Roman. Like a Prince. Lucius Verus x Fem OC