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Silk & Shadow

by fargenheimer

In the opulent yet stifling courts of the Pavilion of Whispering Silks Yumi glides with the grace of a docile concubine her smile a veil over a heart forged in shadows. By night she is a ghost an assassin whose blade whispers death in the labyrinthine alleys of the Shadow Market. Her past is a tapestry of violence each thread a life she took—until a chance encounter with Gregory a kind-hearted calligrapher offers a glimpse of a different future. Can his gentle love mend a soul scarred by silent wars and forbidden deeds? Or will the darkness she carries consume them both cementing her fate in a world she can never truly escape?

Historical Fiction

Arabian Days Part 1

by cooperino

7.2k

In 960 A.D. Ancient Arabia a moment's slumber costs Kassim his life as he knew it. Awaking to find his merchant cart stolen by bandits and his camel galloped off the son of a fruit vendor is left stranded in the vast unforgiving desert. His desperate journey for survival leads him to an ancient sand-buried tomb a place that whispers of a forgotten lineage. Inside an extraordinary discovery awaits a book detailing generations of master thieves who stole not from the innocent but from the corrupt. Now with a newfound purpose and a legendary khopesh in hand Kassim sets out unknowingly destined to forge an empire facing treacherous seas cunning adversaries and the hidden powers of a world far grander than his wildest dreams.

Historical Fiction

The Thief's Last Grin

by cooperino

3.3k

In 20 AD Egypt Kenan II inherits a legacy of shadows and secrets. Son of the legendary thief Horakhty and grandson to the arcane-gifted Kenan he wields both cunning and a mysterious sight - the ability to perceive opportunities for plunder as shimmering auras. Once arrogant now humbled but still prideful Kenan has carved out his own reign as the unrivaled King of Thieves his exploits in Thebes the stuff of whispered legend. But when a trusted sea captain delivers a unique key and a chilling message Kenan's world of opulent pleasure and daring heists shatters. His father is hunted a shadow stretches across their formidable lineage and a hidden vault beckons. Soon a familiar khopesh in the desert sand will demand vengeance leading Kenan on a perilous journey that challenges not only his skills but the very core of his family's dark pact with fate. What ancient balance has been disturbed and can even a master thief outrun destiny?

Historical Fiction

The Shadow's Heir

by cooperino

9.3k

In 7 AD Egypt Horakhty the 'Shadow's Heir' upholds a legacy of thievery not for greed but for justice. Taught by his father Kenan a master of both coin and shadow Horakhty relies on skill and cunning to outwit the undeserving. Now with his own son Kenan II learning the trade Horakhty faces a new challenge securing their family's future. He dreams of an unassailable vault a monument to generations of their craft hidden far from greedy eyes. But as shadows stir and ancient secrets resurface Horakhty’s quest to build a sanctuary may lead him to a destiny far more dangerous than any heist forcing him to confront a foe who threatens to unravel their very lineage.

Historical Fiction

The Shadow Of Egypt

by cooperino

10.4k

From the desolate Valley of Whispering Sands a lone orphan learned to speak the language of shadows. Kenan forged in the crucible of forgotten tombs mastered the arcane arts to survive. He built an empire in the black markets of ancient Egypt a master thief moving unseen unheard. But when a single act of thievery brings ruin to an innocent family Kenan's world shatters forcing him to confront the true cost of his power. Now with a new vow to protect the vulnerable he must turn his formidable skills against the very darkness he once commanded. Can one man steeped in shadow carve a path toward justice in a world ruled by gods and tyrants?

Historical Fiction

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

Whispers Of The West

by leelee

3.5k

In a sun-drenched railroad town Maryanne Joplin spins tales that shimmer with the magic of far-off lands captivating the weary souls who gather at The Gilded Lantern Saloon. With captivating blonde curls peeking from under her bonnet and eyes that hold the wisdom of generations she’s a whisper of grace in the rugged Wild West. But her tranquil life woven with the quiet affection for the earnest blacksmith Jasper Thorne is about to be stirred by the arrival of two formidable strangers a debonair speculator with gilded promises and a mysterious scholar who recognizes echoes of her great-grandmother’s past in her stories. As her heart yearns for discovery and her affections are pulled in different directions Maryanne must navigate the laws of the land and the yearnings of her soul to find where her true adventure lies. Will she choose the familiar comfort of friendship or embark on a journey that transcends the dusty plains?

Historical Fiction

The Jade Dragon's Embrace

by adriusmagnus

2.3k

MMA champion Adrius Silverstone's world shatters when a brutal title fight rips him from his reality and plunges him into ancient China. Stripped of everything he knows his raw fighting prowess is his only currency for survival in a land of warring dynasties. But destiny has more than just conflict in store. At the heart of this tumultuous empire Adrius encounters Liu Ling the fiery daughter of a powerful warlord. Their connection is instantaneous undeniable and utterly forbidden. As Adrius rises through the ranks navigating political intrigue and savage battles his affair with Liu Ling deepens into a fierce passion that defies taboos and threatens to consume them both. Can their love survive in a world where every touch is an act of rebellion and every skirmish a matter of life or death?

Historical Fiction

The Captive Countess

by zoeevenstar

4.8k

Countess Alice de Lacey one of the wealthiest heiresses in 14th century England is a prisoner. Bound in a loveless marriage to the ambitious Thomas de Warenne she is left to languish in a remote castle while he conspires against the King. Her title is a sham her lands are his and her future is a barren landscape of political duty and loneliness. But in the cold stone walls of her gilded cage a forbidden warmth begins to kindle. A whispered word a lingering touch—solace is found in the most unexpected and dangerous of places. As her husband’s treasonous ambitions threaten to plunge the kingdom into war Alice must navigate a treacherous world where desire is a secret and love is the greatest treason of all.

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Her Majesty's Lady

by jessie99

1.5k

In 1867 London the Queen issues an unprecedented decree Jessie a man of modest stature is to become Her Royal Highness Princess Cassandra’s Lady-In-Waiting. Deemed incapable of 'masculine tasks' Jessie is to be transformed groomed in every aspect of femininity from silken gowns and delicate corsets to styled hair and artful makeup. This radical experiment designed to set an example for the court forces Jessie into a new identity Jessica. As she navigates the whispers of society and the scorn of jealous nobles Jessica discovers a surprising affinity for her new life and an unexpected connection with the captivating Princess. But as their bond deepens amidst palace intrigue will duty and societal expectations be enough to prevent a forbidden love from blossoming?

Historical Fiction

Crimson Thorns

by leelee

6.2k

In a world cloaked in velvet shadows and echoing with forgotten waltzes two souls entwined under the perpetual twilight of the 1800s. Evangeline Sommers a creature of ethereal grace and Ezekiel Chuttle a lord of captivating darkness shared a love as ancient as the vampire lineage itself. Their passion burned within the hallowed halls of Blackwood Manor a sanctuary where every touch was a promise every whisper a song. Yet even eternal devotion can cast a tempting shadow. When a rival whose intentions are as sharp as his fangs seeks to claim what is undeniably Ezekiel’s the delicate dance of their eternity threatens to shatter. Ezekiel will stop at nothing to reclaim his love for some bonds are forged in blood and moonlight destined to defy any darkness.

Historical Fiction

The Finch & The Phoenix

by leelee

5.8k

Ambitious journalist Arthur Penhaligon steps into the opulent yet foreboding Greymoor House only to find himself entangled in a web of secrets far deeper than any story he's ever chased. The captivating heiress Beatrice Astor holds clues to a past shrouded in mystery a past that contradicts the official tale of her parents' demise. As a forbidden romance blossoms between them in the moonlit solitude of The Chandler's Garden their search for truth leads them to eccentric antiquarians and hidden ledgers. But Lord Alistair Finch Beatrice's controlling uncle casts a long shadow threatening to crush their fragile investigation and their growing affection. Can two determined hearts unearth a generations-old deception before the truth becomes their undoing?

Historical Fiction

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