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Book 1 In a realm set in the future, where the human race has fallen and shifters now rule, comes the epic adventure and tale of The Delta’s Daughter. Epic Shifter Fantasy, Adventure & Romance All Lamia ever wanted was to serve her prince, Become the Delta to the New Moon Kingdom, Find her mate and live happily ever after. But the fates had other ideas. Love, tragedy, and betrayal follow Lamia as she discovers her family’s heritage. With the mark of a royal, an unbreakable bond with the prince, and a wolf from the king’s past, wanting to claim Lamia for himself: Follow this epic tale of the Delta’s Daughter as she grows into the strongest shifter in the realm and faces challenges, war, heartache, and love. It’s all sweet and innocent… until it isn’t. A dark and dangerous adventure awaits you. **For a mature audience. Contains a trigger chapter. Explicit language, and scenes of a sexual nature. Adult themes, sex, violence.** The first book in an eight-book series. Step into the shifter realm where each story focuses on a different character but builds into one bigger story.

9.7

60 Chapters

Let Me Go, Mr. Hill!

[Having accidentally flirted with a legendary powerhouse, she desperately asked for help on the Internet.]After being betrayed by a scumbag and her elder sister, Catherine swore to become the shameless couple’s aunt! With that, she took an interest in her ex-boyfriend’s uncle.Little did she realize that he was wealthier and more handsome than her ex-boyfriend. From then on, she became a romantic wife to her ex-boyfriend’s uncle and always flirted with him.Although the man would give her the cold shoulder, she did not mind as long as she was able to retain her identity as her ex-boyfriend’s aunt.One day, Catherine suddenly realized that she was flirting with the wrong person!The man who she had been going all out to flirt with was not even the scumbag’s uncle!Catherine went mad. “I’m so done. I want to get a divorce!”Shaun was at a loss for words.What an irresponsible woman she was!If she wanted to get a divorce, then she could just dream on!

8.6

2957 Chapters

A Wife For The Billionaire

Oliver Haywood is a cold and ruthless billionaire who doesn't want any woman in his life due to his past. Even with the amount of women begging for his attention, he has refused to marry. But things changed the day his grandfather's will was read and it was stated that he is to lose his inheritance to an orphanage except he gets married and father a child within a year and six months. Although he doesn’t care about his grandfather’s wealth but not being able to stand and watch his grandfather's legacy and all he has worked hard for to be donated to orphanages, he swallowed his hatred and instructed his assistant to find a wife in less than 48 hours or else he is going to lose his job. After rejecting 44 women, he finally picked the last one standing. Which is a lady that came from the lower class of society but didn't look anything like someone that grew from the slums. He had picked her out of curiosity and unknown to him she has had a crush on him for the longest time and her reason for marrying him is to make him fall in love with her. But will Nuella Allen succeed in getting his heart? Will she make him change his view regarding all women? Would he want to grow old with her? Was she really from the slums? There is only one way to find out.

9.8

148 Chapters

Craving my ex wife after divorce

"I want you, Diana. I want you now," he whispered in a husky voice and brought his other hand to her waist. * * * * * Marriage was meant to be a beautiful thing but not in Diana’s case. She was a toy, a thing of pleasure. After years on enduring, she finally took the bold step to leave the marriage and suddenly, her husband wants her back! Running away from her husband was one thing, running with his pregnancy was another thing. How far can she run away from the billionaire when she melts at his touch?

8.3

147 Chapters

Triplet Alphas Gifted Luna

Thea doesn't believe she has magical powers or a destiny to save the werewolf race. She wants to be Beta to her future Alphas, identical triplets Alaric, Conri, and Kai, but they want her as their Luna. While they wait to shift for proof they're mates, they must prepare to fight a growing evil that's wiping out werewolf packs, suspects Thea is goddess gifted, and wants to take her power. As enemies pile up, Thea must embrace her fate to protect the people she loves. * * * * * This is not a story about characters abusing and hurting each other then somehow ending up together. Rather, the main characters treat each other well and support each other, fighting enemies side by side together. * * * This is an 18+ Reverse Harem story with adult themes and situations. * * * List of books (in order) in this series:Triplet Alphas Gifted Luna Vol 1 (complete) * * * Triplet Alphas Gifted Luna Vol 2 (complete) * * * Triplet Alphas Gifted Luna Vol 3 (complete) * * * Triplet Alphas Gifted Luna Vol 4 (complete) * * * Hope and Fate - The Alpha Stoll Alpha Ledger m/m romance spin-off (complete) * * * Alpha of New Dawn (coming soon) * * *

9.8

509 Chapters

Billionaire's Accidental Wife

BOOK 1&2- Completed One night, one life-changing decision, and so they say, "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas." Yet it was nothing but a stupid mistake. She awakens in an unknown suite, naked with a hot stranger in bed with a wedding ring on her fingers. But being confused was nothing compared to the fact that he was Shawn Richmond, the famous CEO-billionaire playboy. To make matters worse, he left her gaping and still naked. However, she didn't have a plan to see him, but fate wasn't done with her yet. In London, she saw him in the bar after getting herself drunk when she discovered her fiance was cheating on her and took all their life savings. Then, with sheer luck, Mr. Richmond offered her a job as her secretary in exchange for keeping their accidental marriage secret. How hard could it be? But being married to his boss wasn't always rainbows and sunshine; it was full of tears, betrayals, heartache, and when her life shifted from boring to running for her life, plus some Russian mobs, treasure hunters, and religious zealots after them for the rumored treasure left by Shawn's grandfather, their lives spiraled into a mess. Could his love save her? Or broke her even more? BOOK 2- The Accidental Past (Completed)

169 Chapters

How Do Authors Write Knaves With Redeeming Arcs?

4 Answers2025-08-31 10:23:23

I get a little excited thinking about this, because knaves who find their way back are some of my favorite study cases. To pull it off, I think of the arc like a damaged mirror that slowly gets polished: you need scenes that expose the cracks (their selfish choices, brutal logic, or small cruelties) and then scenes that show light catching on a cleaned edge—moments that reveal why they can change without erasing who they were.

Start with sympathy without excusing. Give the knave a vivid, specific need—money, respect, safety, revenge—so when they do something selfish it feels grounded. Then plant a recurring human touch: a child’s question, a dying soldier’s last words, a song, a recurring scent. Those tiny anchors make later acts of kindness believable. Make redemption costly. A scene where they must choose between old instincts and a fresh, painful responsibility sells the internal flip.

I also love using mirror scenes: repeat a past misdeed in a new context so the contrast is clear. Let allies doubt and sometimes refuse forgiveness; keep the moral ambiguity intact. The nicest arcs aren’t tidy—people don’t become saints overnight—so end with a small, earned triumph or an ongoing atonement rather than a cinematic absolution. It feels truer, and I always leave the page wanting to keep watching that person try to be better.

Which Soundtracks Best Suit Scenes With Knaves?

4 Answers2025-08-31 01:55:31

When I'm picturing a knave on-screen — the sly pickpocket slipping through a crowded market, or the charming conman spinning a story over cheap wine — my ears go straight to music that feels both playful and a little dangerous. Think of tight, plucked strings and a muted trumpet, a kind of jazzy-lounge sneer that hints at mischief. Composers like Ennio Morricone (yes, cue the whistling mood from 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' if you want that western-twang roguishness) or modern minimalist jazz give that perfect sideways smile.

For quieter, cunning moments I reach for sparse piano with a high-register rubato, maybe a celesta or music box texture layered underneath to make the scene feel intimate but untrustworthy. For faster con sequences, a swing rhythm with upright bass and brushed drums—imagine something that could sit between 'Pulp Fiction' energy and a burlesque house band—keeps the audience grinning while they realise they’re being duped.

If I actually score these in my head, I toss in anachronistic touches: an accordion for streetwise European knaves, a harpsichord when the scene tilts toward aristocratic deceit, or a synth bass to modernise a grifter’s hustle. Ultimately, the best soundtrack tricks the viewer itself: heisting sympathy for a scoundrel while letting the music do the moral wobble. I love that tension; it’s the heartbeat of every great knave scene to me.

What Movies Feature Knaves As Main Antagonists?

4 Answers2025-08-31 14:10:34

Some nights I find myself rewinding villain monologues just for the deliciously knavish performances — there’s something irresistible about a character who smiles while steering chaos. If you want big-screen knaves, start with 'The Dark Knight' and 'Joker' (2019): both portray the Joker as a classic trickster-knave who delights in subverting rules and social order. He’s less about brute force and more about corrosion, which is exactly the knave’s vibe.

On a lighter but still treacherous note, animated films often give us sharp-knuckled knaves: 'Aladdin' has Jafar scheming for power and using deception as his main tool, while 'Frozen' surprises a lot of viewers with Hans — a charming suitor who reveals himself as a cold opportunist. Then there’s 'The Usual Suspects' where Keyser Söze is the ultimate knave: a mastermind whose identity and lies are the whole point of the film.

If you like the rogues who manipulate with a grin instead of smashing things, mix these into a movie night. I usually pair a Joker-style psychological spin with a lighter animated betrayal to keep things balanced — popcorn helps, because some of these reveals sting a little.

How Do Knaves Influence Game Narratives And Quests?

4 Answers2025-08-31 17:33:26

There's something delicious about running into a knave in a game world — they rearrange the whole vibe of a quest. I love how they slip into a storyline and make what looked like a simple fetch or kill into a knot of motives. One minute you're following a breadcrumb trail, the next you're wondering whether the NPC who handed you the task is lying, being manipulated, or actively setting you up. In 'The Witcher' and 'Dishonored' style moments, knaves force you to choose not just how to act, but which truths you want to live with.

A personal moment: I once accepted a seemingly minor contract from a silver-tongued merchant who promised coin for a lost heirloom. Halfway through, clues pointed to the merchant having orchestrated the theft to move players out of a city sector while his gang looted a caravan. That twist wrecked my trust meter and made subsequent dialogue heavy with suspicion. Knaves aren't just flavor — they're the mechanics of mistrust, catalysts for branching quests, and the engines of regret and replay. They push games toward moral improvisation rather than tidy heroism.

What Manga Reimagines Knaves As Complex Allies?

4 Answers2025-08-27 05:23:58

If you want a knave-turned-ally who’s actually written with depth and emotional baggage, pick up 'The Seven Deadly Sins'. Ban is basically the textbook example: he starts as a thief archetype, obsessed with immortality and selfish desires, but the manga slowly peels back why he stole, what loneliness did to him, and how that trauma makes him fiercely loyal once he chooses a cause.
Reading it felt like watching a grumpy stray become part of a found family — the thief jokes and petty crimes are still there, but they’re balanced by real stakes, heartbreaking backstory, and moral grey areas. The series treats the knave not as comic relief but as someone whose flaws enrich the group dynamics. If you like a mix of action, dark humor, and surprisingly tender moments, Ban’s arc in 'The Seven Deadly Sins' nails that transformation from rogue to indispensable ally

How Do Knaves Differ From Rogues In Fantasy Fiction?

4 Answers2025-08-31 19:46:32

I get oddly excited when this distinction comes up at conventions or around a gaming table — it's one of those subtle fantasy things that tells you a lot about a story's tone. To me, a knave is primarily a social animal: charming, verbally nimble, a con artist or trickster whose weapons are lies, misdirection, and a flawless poker face. Knaves thrive in crowds, courts, and taverns; they manipulate reputations and legal loopholes, and their plots often revolve around schemes, scams, and turning other people's assumptions against them. Think of the clever swindler in 'The Lies of Locke Lamora'—not just a thief, but a performance that rewrites who everyone thinks they are.

Rogues, on the other hand, feel more tactile and survivalist. I picture someone who grew up picking locks and learning to move like a shadow. They excel at stealth, traps, reconnaissance, and getting you out of a sticky situation with skills rather than a tall tale. In party dynamics, a rogue is often the one disabling alarms or slipping a dagger between ribs; the knave distracts the guard with a story while the rogue does the dirty work. Their moral shades overlap, but the knave is theater-first and the rogue is craft-first — both thrilling to write or play, especially when a character flips between both roles mid-heist.

Which Novels Portray Knaves As Sympathetic Protagonists?

4 Answers2025-08-31 21:13:03

There’s something delicious about rooting for a charming rogue, and my bookshelf quietly proves it. If you want old-school knaves who still feel human, start with 'Moll Flanders' — she’s a survivor, a schemer, and Defoe writes her with a surprising amount of sympathy. I also love the Spanish picaresque tradition: 'Lazarillo de Tormes' gives you a protagonist who lies, cheats, and endures, and you come away feeling for him because his mischief is born of necessity rather than malice.

For a modern, morally slippery ride, I can't stop thinking about 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' — Tom is terrifying and magnetic, and Highsmith makes his mind so intimate you almost forgive the worst of his choices. On the lighter side of roguish charm, 'The Lies of Locke Lamora' is full of lovable cons: Locke and his crew are knaves who steal from worse knaves, and Scott Lynch writes their jokes, scars, and loyalty in a way that makes you cheer loud enough to wake the neighbors. Each of these books treats deception as a survival strategy, or a trait tangled with vulnerability, so sympathy arrives naturally even when the protagonist does terrible things.

How Do Anime Adapt Knaves Into Antihero Characters?

4 Answers2025-08-31 09:30:16

I still get a little giddy whenever a clever knave on screen gets the antihero treatment — there’s something delicious about watching a scammer or thief move from pure troublemaker to morally gray lead. For me, the trick is all about framing. Directors and writers recast the knave’s selfishness as survival instincts, or give them a code of honor that clashes with the world’s cruelty. You see this when a smooth-talking thief reveals a soft spot for kids or animals, or when a con artist’s heists expose worse corruption. It flips the audience’s loyalties without asking them to forget the character’s flaws.

Visually and sonically, adaptations lean hard on charisma: slick camera work, close-ups that linger on a sly grin, and a soundtrack that makes every heist feel cinematic. Voice acting also plays a huge role — a charming cadence or weary growl can make a liar feel lovable. I binge-watched late nights and noticed how episodes that prioritize intimate flashbacks or moral dilemmas turn a knave into someone you root for, even when they’re doing awful things. Shows like 'Lupin III' or the episodic moral ambiguity of 'Cowboy Bebop' are great at this.

Another move is to make consequences real. When a knave-turned-antihero is haunted by their past or forced to protect someone, it earns empathy. The best adaptations don’t redeem instantly; they allow small acts—refusing a final score, saving a friend—to build a believable shift. That slow erosion of cynicism, combined with stylish presentation and a believable inner code, is how knaves become antiheroes in anime for me.

How Do Costumes Convey The Moral Ambiguity Of Knaves?

4 Answers2025-08-31 06:42:45

At a convention last summer I watched someone transform a simple tailor's booth into a storytelling stage, and it hit me how costumes do the heavy lifting for knavish characters. They don't shout 'villain' or 'hero'—they whisper contradictions. A silk waistcoat threaded with gold trims and a pair of scuffed boots say, with a wink, 'I can afford luxury but I’ve been on the run.' That tension is the whole point: clothes that blend refinement with wear trace a moral gray zone.

From a sewing-and-sipping perspective, the trick is in small, deliberate choices. Asymmetrical hems, hidden pockets, and mismatched buttons imply improvisation and secrets; a collar turned up on one side suggests defiance. Think of 'Loki'—playful elegance, but with a wardrobe that can flip from princely to predator. Even color choices play games: warm jewel tones make a rogue charming, while dirtied pastels make them unreliable. When I cosplay, I layer stories into every seam, and the audience reads the knave before the first line is spoken.

What Fanfiction Tropes Involve Knaves In Romance Plots?

4 Answers2025-08-31 07:39:40

There's something irresistible about a charming rogue who breaks the rules and your heart in the same breath. I get pulled into so many fanfics where the 'knave'—the thief, the scoundrel, the charming con—drives the romance engine. Common tropes I see are: the redeemed knave (redemption through love and sacrifice), the enemies-to-lovers knave (they steal from you, then fight for you), the fake-dating or marriage-of-convenience with a knave (practicality turning into real feelings), and the secret-identity twist (a noble masquerading as a streetwise thief or vice versa).

Beyond those, there are more niche favorites: partners-in-crime romance where the heist cements intimacy, the protective-knave trope where the scoundrel becomes a borderline guardian, and the trickster-mentor where the knave teaches the naive lead the art of survival and the lines get blurred. I love how these tropes layer—pair a redemption arc with an enemies-to-lovers setup and you get messy, emotionally satisfying fallout.

If you want to spot these in the wild, watch how the knave's skills become metaphors for emotional vulnerability: lockpicking turns into unlocking past trauma; pickpocketing becomes an accidental confession. Classics like 'Lupin III' or novels like 'The Lies of Locke Lamora' give great tonal references, but fanfiction mixes these with fluff, angst, and occasional smut. Personally, I adore when the knave's moral ambiguity is treated with nuance rather than excused wholesale.