Romance

Life is ironic. Love and hatred are but two sides of the same coin. Emotions change quickly. Sometimes she was too slow, maybe that was why she didn’t see it coming. *** To the one she thought she knew, the wounded her ended up saying, “You were my one and only real friend, I thought I was yours too.” “… You are right. And because you are, I need you to die,” he had answered. *** To the one she thought would never understand her, the suffering her requested, “A lie. Just a last one, before my death... Lie to me again.” Despite the pain, the smile on her face was sweet, a genuine one as she made that plea. “I love you,” he had whispered.

"Love isn’t always safe. Fate isn’t always kind. But sometimes, it brings you exactly where you’re meant to be." After years of running from her past, Eun Shin finally faces the shadows that have haunted her. But as danger closes in and secrets come to light, the choices she makes will determine not only her survival but the love she’s always denied herself. A story of heartbreak, courage, and the love that refuses to let go, When Fate Calls will keep you on the edge of your seat and make your heart ache… and soar. ⚠️ This story contains mature themes, including abuse, trauma, and violence. Reader discretion is advised. ** WHAT TO EXPECT: -slow-burn -emotional tension -layered trauma recovery -raw storytelling This is a raw version of the story. Enjoy ❤️ **

Rayan Lancel, the famous detective of Ruhi Empire, suddenly went missing one day. No, he wasn't kidnapped. He just stopped showing up to his workplace. The reason? He realized he isn't him anymore. Ann Mackenzie, now possessing the body of Rayan Lancel, thought it was too much of a headache to become a detective. So she, now he, decides to quit and go look for other jobs. Until one day, a criminal breaks into her house and starts claiming what she thought was hers. Her new life, with a new identity, wasn't as peaceful as she thought. As a whirlpool of conspiracy into the world of unknown drags her inside the mud she was desperately trying to escape, she must find out who she was, and has become, before more people keep dying. #RofanRoyale

After her father was framed for poisoning the Prime Minister's son to death, Ning Qingyu was hit on the back of the head by the "officers" who came to arrest their family. Upon waking up, she feigned madness in order to escape persecution. Later, she married the comatose Marquis of Zhenbei, whose birth charts matched hers perfectly. A halfwit thus ended up marrying a comatose guy. Xiao Yu seemed to hear someone calling him from the darkness. That voice was saying: “If you want to live, hold on until I can make the antidote.”

Lucia – Luck was never on my side. My life had always been gloomy and lonely. I lost everything—my job, my family. But then he stepped into my world of darkness. He became my light, my soulmate, the love of my life. He completed the puzzle of my existence. My one and only luck—Andrew. Andrew – She thinks I’m her luck, but only God knows the effort I put in to have her. She was someone I could never reach, a bright star shining far beyond my grasp. And yet, I wanted her. I wanted her so badly that I dreamed of holding her in my arms, day and night. People call me a maniac, a stalker, a psychopath. But to her, I am her one and only love— her luck.

Betrayed by the man she loved and bound to a crown that no longer holds meaning, an empress chooses freedom over titles—only to discover that even love forsaken can rise again from ruin. “Even the moon can rise again after being eclipsed by the sun.” “He was of the empire. She became the moon that outshone him.” — Bound by duty. Betrayed by love. Reborn by choice. Elisana Laurel De Claire, daughter of a grand ducal house, was destined to be Empress - and for a time, she believed in the fairytale. Betrothed since childhood to her dearest friend, Crown Prince Marcus, their union was meant to bring peace and glory to the Salastian Empire. But love fades beneath the weight of power. When another woman captures the Emperor's heart, Elisana's world shatters. Neglected, accused, and stripped of affection, she makes a choice no one expects - she walks away from the crown. Years later, when rebellion threatens the empire, fate brings them together once more. This time, Marcus must face the woman he once forsook - not as his Empress, but as his equal. Amid courtly intrigue, forgiveness, and the fragile bloom of second chances, The Forsaken Empress tells a story of heartbreak and healing - where even the moon can rise again after the darkest night.

"What does duty mean to you?" Shackled by the Empire's last flickering breath, the Princess is smitten by a hotshot rookie commander. Duty-bound, both of them learn to lead . . . together, or apart. ✧ Lay down the humble crown, fight the war and kill the dove. The Old Golems only frown upon the ones who cannot love. ✧ Princess May thought the crown never fit her - she was too clumsy, too frail, too immature. But when a traitor kidnaps her only sister, she must leave the polished palace and chase a spy through the Empire's darkest shadows. Yjennka forged the start of his legendary military career, catching royal attention like a crack of thunder. Rising through the ranks, the Princess took him in as a top-tier bodyguard. But behind the accolades and Guard status, he must carry the weight of every soul lost under his command. With secrets, scars, and the spy hunt unravelled, the duo's paths intertwine. Together, they'll learn how leadership binds them together - or tears them apart . . . --- A low fantasy story set in an alternative medieval-gunpowder mix era. Slow burn romance, court thriller mystery, existential philosophy, military strategy, and just good ol' fantasy action/slice of life. Trigger warnings of violence, warfare, moral ambiguity, heavy romance.

Izuku Midoriya had always believed his Quirk was the cruelest joke fate could play. “Train,” they called it. But it didn’t build muscle. It didn’t awaken hidden strength. All it did was teach the neighborhood dogs a few tricks. While his classmates dreamed of glory, he was stuck with leashes and plastic bags. Until one day, the sky split open and a horned goddess in purple spandex descended right in the middle of the city: Mt. Lady. A ridiculous accident, an even more ridiculous landing—and suddenly Izuku uncovered the truth. His Quirk didn’t train animals… it trained human bodies. It enhanced, corrected, perfected. One touch, one spark of energy, and impossible curves came to life. A hormonal mistake led him to the greatest revelation of his existence: maybe he wasn’t born to be the strongest hero. But he was born to be… the secret trainer of the world’s most powerful heroines.

Seon was more than just an actor—he was Elena’s light in the darkness, the voice that made her heart feel less alone. She had never met him, never spoken his name in his presence, but his existence was enough to tether her to this world. Until the day he was gone. The headlines scream his name. The world mourns, but no one grieves like Elena does. His death feels like an unbearable void, a wound that will never heal. The days stretch into an endless haze of sorrow until, one night, through a blur of tears, she closes her eyes… and wakes up in the past. A year before Seon’s suicide. A year before the world loses him. To the world, he is still a rising star, dazzling and untouchable. But now, Elena can see beyond the bright lights—the exhaustion, the loneliness, the silent weight pressing down on his soul. She knows how this story ends. And if time has given her this impossible second chance, she refuses to let him slip away. But loving someone who stands on the edge of oblivion is like trying to hold onto a fading dream. No matter how much she reaches for him, the past is unyielding, fate already written in the stars. As she walks the fragile line between hope and despair, one question lingers—can love truly transcend time and space, or is she only delaying the inevitable? A poignant tale of love, loss, and fate, Love You Across Time and Space explores the aching desire to change the past and the heartbreaking reality of those who carry the weight of the world alone.

Mina wakes up in another woman’s body at the center of a ballroom, mid-dance, surrounded by strangers who call her Seraphine du Fane. A noble’s daughter, cursed by rumor, whose lovers never live long enough to wed her. Struggling to understand who she has become, Mina must navigate a world of nobles, magic, and monsters, uncovering secrets that pull her deeper into a life she never asked for. Her only way home is to fit in, to prevent being killed. However, as the line between her own identity and Seraphine's begin to blur, one question haunts her most of all. Will she find her way back, or claim Seraphine’s life as her own? [Author's Note] I will upload twice a week, on Monday and Thursday~! (⁠人⁠ ⁠•͈⁠ᴗ⁠•͈⁠) I hope you enjoy my first story. Thank you for reading! Let me in the comments know what you think of it, I always love to read them and react to them. (⁠｡⁠•̀⁠ᴗ⁠-⁠)⁠✧

The Rofan Royale by NovelReads   A romantic fantasy writing contest where hearts clash, crown falls, and stories reign supreme.   About the Event Whether your story unfolds in the ballroom of a cursed palace, a kingdom torn by magic and betrayal, or a cozy estate with secrets hidden behind lace curtains, we want to read it.   Join The Rofan Royale, a rofan writing contest hosted by NovelReads and compete for over $1000 in cash prizes, exclusive badges, and the chance to be featured on one of the fastest growing platforms for original novels.   Prompt Theme: Romance-Fantasy Write an original story rooted in romantic fantasy. It can be dark or light, angst or fluff, magical or political, as long as it captures the emotional essence of rofan/romantasy.   Contest Timeline

• Event Launch: 15th August, 2025
• Submission period: August 15 to October 1, 2025
• Voting+judging
• Winners Announcement: November 15, 2025

  How to enter? It's simple! Write your story and publish it on our website novelreads.club   Your story must be

• Posted on or after August 15, 2025
• Original (Not plagiarized, translated or AI generated)
• Not previously submitted as a complete story
• Written in English
• Centered around the rofan theme (any sub-genre and tropes are welcome)

  You must own all rights to your submissions.   Prizes We are offering over $1000 in cash prizes to the most compelling entries!

• 1st Place: $1000 and featured on homepage
• 2nd Place: $500
• 3rd Place: $250

  Plus:

• Honorable mentions
• Exclusive badges and titles
• Featured spots on novelreads.club
• Author spotlights across platforms

  Want help or have questions? Join our community on discord for:

• Writing sprints & prompts
• Live Q&A sessions (optional if we did)
• Feedbacks & support
• Community vibes

  Write the tale of your crown. Let your story rule the realm.   #RofanRoyale

The kingdom of Orovia bleeds. Every harvest season, the Frost royals send their imperials to strip villages bare. Gold. Crops. Heirlooms. Even lives. Everything claimed in the name of the crown. Alexandra Beaumont has lost enough. When the king opens the army to new recruits, she seizes her chance. Not to serve, but to steal. Beneath the armor of a royal soldier, she hides a secret mission: infiltrate the castle, reclaim what was stolen, and return it to the people who were robbed of everything. But she is not alone. A band of outcasts forms at her side, bound by vengeance and hope. By day, they wear the king’s colors. By night, they become shadows on the sea. Pirates who raid treasuries, kingdoms, and crowns themselves. Rebels carving justice out of theft. Yet betrayal stalks the rebellion as closely as the royals do. And when Alexandra’s heart tangles with Asher Knight—the general’s son, her greatest threat, and her greatest ally—loyalties blur, danger sharpens, and every stolen heartbeat could be her last. In a world where rebellion is treason and love is forbidden, Alexandra must decide how much she’s willing to sacrifice to take back a kingdom drowning in frost.

A collection of short stories (~10 chapters each) placing characters from HSR in a University AU setting.

Compilation of short stories based on original poems written by the author. (Caution: Some of these poems are over a decade old and may come across as a bit cringey. I’ve chosen not to edit them in order to preserve their original flavor, so please read them with discretion.)

Can love destroy you? What about your friendship? Can you love the wrong person? How do you love someone in the right way? For Levi, his first love came to him like a bullet-train. Fast and relentlessly bringing him to places he never knew he could walk on. Putting everything on the line, must he choose to do the right thing? What is the right thing anyway?