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Novels by @soyea

Gears of Ivory and the Gilded Cog

by soyea

1.7k

In a world of steam-powered marvels and intricate clockwork Julian Valerius tinkers on the precipice of a revolutionary discovery. His gears and cogs yearn to mimic the human heart but a stern mentor and rigid tradition stand in his way. Only the adventurous spirit of Coraline Vance a cartographer charting untamed skies and whispering spires seems to understand the true pulse of his ambition. When their worlds—one of precise mechanics the other of boundless wonder—collide they ignite a defiance that could either shatter all they know or forge a love as finely wrought as Julian's grandest invention. Yet some forces are not so easily controlled and even the most brilliant minds can overlook the simple magic of connection.

Historical Fiction

Western Ranch

by soyea

3.1k

When spirited schoolteacher Lily Anne Morgan arrives in Sunshine Gulch she expects quiet classrooms not charmingly awkward encounters with steadfast rancher Jack Colt. Their world is a blend of dusty trails and starlit dances where country practicality meets city manners. But a flamboyant rival Beau Finch is determined to win Lily Anne's affection stirring up more than just dust in the tranquil valley. As schemes go awry and true characters are revealed Lily Anne discovers that sometimes the quiet competence of a cowboy is far more captivating than any grand gesture. Join them on The Starfall Ranch where heartwarming moments unfold and a future as bright as a Western sunset awaits.

Drama / Life

Trick or Treachery

by soyea

3.1k

Halloween night. Six college friends costumes donned laughter echoing through the dorm halls. Their 'trick or treating' spree takes a chilling turn when Room 413 a door rarely noticed beckons them with an eerie silence. One shared chant of "trick or treat" rips open a doorway to an impossible darkness swallowing them whole. Now trapped within a nightmare labyrinth where logic bends and shadows move with predatory intent this isn't fun anymore. Something hunts them in the shifting corridors turning a night of innocent revelry into a desperate fight for survival. As screams echo and friends vanish they must outwit unseen horrors and find a way back before the maze consumes them all.

Supernatural / Paranormal

Saving Charming

by soyea

2.4k

When Prince Theron is whisked away by a dragon most would call it a calamity. But for Princess Calliope it’s an invitation! Tired of royal protocols and yearning for adventure Calliope sees her chance to rescue not just a prince but perhaps a happily ever after. Armed with her sharpest wit and an adventurous spirit she embarks on an unsanctioned quest through giggling forests and past anxious griffins. Meanwhile Prince Theron finds his captivity surprisingly cozy tutoring his grumpy captor in the rules of card games. Will Calliope’s daring rescue lead to a battle of blades or a ridiculously romantic duet? "Saving Charming" is a lighthearted tale where two adults find love adventure and perhaps even a new friend proving that sometimes the princess is the one who saves the day and the prince.

FantasyFeatured

A Gothic Romance

by soyea

3.4k

Seraphina Gable a beacon of sunshine arrives at the foreboding Blackwood Manor undeterred by its gothic gloom. Her cheerful spirit clashes immediately with Julian Blackwood the manor's brooding cursed master. Within the crumbling stone walls a spectral presence the haunting Lady of Sorrows lurks binding Julian to a torment he believes unbearable. As Seraphina uncovers the manor's dark secrets a reluctant alliance forms between the optimistic historian and the grumpy recluse. Their quest to free Julian from his ghostly chains will reveal a truth far more entwined than either could imagine where ancient betrayals whisper from the shadows and love might be their only salvation.

Supernatural / Paranormal

A Legacy of Ash and Bone

by soyea

4.8k

Once Sorian the necromancer unleashed a blight. Now the Maelstrom tears at the world twisting life into restless death. Haunted by the whispers of a love he sacrificed Sorian is offered one last chance to mend the fracturing ley lines and seal the ancient evil forever. But the ritual demands his very life and the ravaged lands teem with the dead he helped awaken. His only hope lies in Rune an orphaned mute he must teach the forbidden art of life-giving necromancy. As his strength fades and the Maelstrom’s grip tightens Rune must embrace a power that could either save what remains or consume her in a legacy of ash and bone.

Adventure

Whimsy & Wildflowers

by soyea

4.3k

In a village touched by magic Rowan Finch a quiet bookbinder finds his world beautifully upended by Lilia Meadowsweet a vibrant flower merchant. Their days are woven with comfortable friendship small gestures that speak volumes and shared moments amidst the gentle hum of daily life. As the annual Midsummer Festival approaches Lilia draws Rowan from his beloved Gilded Page into her world of blossoms and sunlight. From the quiet Whispering Glade to the lively Maypole Market their bond deepens in unexpected ways. But amidst blooming flowers and whispered secrets will their unspoken feelings blossom into something more or will the whispers of doubt silence the truest desires of their hearts? "Whimsy & Wildflowers" is a heartwarming tale of friendship blossoming into love proving that some of the greatest stories are found not in books but in the quiet courage of an open heart.

Romance

The Silent Shore

by soyea

5.0k

Consumed by grief Kaelen Vance steps through a hidden portal hoping to outrun the echoes of a lost love. He lands on the Silent Shore a desolate expanse leading to the breathtaking Garden of Perpetual Twilight where he meets the enigmatic Lyra. Her uncanny resemblance to his past sparks a desperate hope for a second chance but not all beauty is as it seems. As their romance blossoms chilling inconsistencies begin to surface hinting at a truth far darker than Kaelen could ever imagine. The Garden's perfect facade slowly shatters revealing glimpses of a desolate broken landscape. Can Kaelen save Lyra from the encroaching horror or is he merely part of a more sinister design? Love terror and an eerie journey through worlds collide in a tale where true salvation might be found in the darkest of bargains.

Fantasy

His Unwilling Bride

by soyea

12.3k

Forced into an archaic arranged marriage fiercely independent Tina Russo arrives at the formidable Blackwood Manor ready for a fight. Her intended the enigmatic Collin Blackwood expects her to become his unwilling bride. Yet the moment their eyes meet an undeniable spark ignites hinting at a connection far deeper than mere obligation. As Collin patiently peels back Tina's layers of defiance he introduces her to a world of intoxicating sensations and primal desires she never knew existed. Caught between her stubborn will and a powerful magnetic pull Tina must decide if resisting her fate is truly worth denying the captivating passion that threatens to consume her. Will this unwanted arrangement lead to a complete surrender of mind body and soul?

RomanceFeatured

The Heresy of Happiness

by soyea

3.4k

For the stoic samurai Takashi Himura life has always been a path paved with honor and cold steel. But his world is upended at the Eien City Cherry Blossom Festival by Akiko Matsumoto a spirited merchant's daughter with a warrior's heart and secrets of her own. When a royal decree sends them on a quest for the mythical Whispering Falls their journey through treacherous mountain passes becomes a dance of sharp wits and sharper blades. They soon discover they are not merely seeking a legend—they are being hunted. As a shadow conspiracy reaches from the darkest alleys to the Sun-Kissed Palace itself Takashi must question everything he serves. He faces a choice between the duty he has always known and a dangerous heretical idea his own happiness.

Adventure

Loving a Lizard

by soyea

5.8k

For painter Betty Chen the garden was her sanctuary a place of quiet inspiration. She never expected her greatest muse to be an emerald-green lizard with unusually intelligent eyes. Theodore is no ordinary reptile. He's witty charming and happens to be cursed. When he breaks his silence a peculiar friendship blossoms filled with snarky banter and shared secrets under the watchful eye of a territorial bullfrog. As their bond deepens Betty finds herself falling for the soul trapped within the scales. But with cryptic riddles from a mysterious woman and a dangerous storm brewing on the horizon Betty and Theo are about to discover if love can truly look past the impossible and see the man within.

RomanceFeatured