Empire Novels & Stories

The empire would fall this time. And he would rise. END OF FLASHBACK

Caleb ignored that part, his attention soon homing in on the mention of Corvus. "What are the other nations of Middleton?" he asked. "There are three empires—the Kuat Empire, the Jormund Empire, and the Corvus Empire! Each of them is backed by a Sanctuarian clan or sect." Caleb nodded thoughtfully. The empires would definitely be more powerful than fiefs like Zoronda and Danmarch. That was why they were called empires! Fafnir watched Caleb just then. "What's on your mind, boss?"

Not the river. A different body of water. Still. Reflective. “You don’t visit the old skyline anymore,” Pierce said. “I don’t need to,” I replied. “Why?” “Because it’s inside me now.” He nodded. Understanding without explanation. Back home, I opened a new notebook. Blank pages. Not for memoir. Not for legacy documentation. For reflection. I wrote one sentence at the top: An empire is not what you build around you. It’s what you refuse to let collapse within you.

What he didn’t know was that Aurelia had already secured it, using methods and connections far beyond his imagination. Beside the contract rested a sleek black card, Unlimited, No spending limit, A gift for him. Everything was ready. Aurelia checked the clock again. 6:30 PM. Still no sign of him. She hesitated, then picked up her phone and called. The line rang three times before connecting. Alexander’s voice came through, hurried. “Aurelia? I’m busy.” “I just wanted to” “I’m working overtime today. The company’s overloaded. If it’s not important, don’t disturb me.”

I looked at him, my vision blurring slightly. He stood and took a velvet box from a servant, opening it. Inside was not a diamond ring, it was a pure gold family ring. "Isabella," he said, his gaze steady and intense. "This ring represents half of the power of the De Luca family. "I place it in your hands." "From today on, you are not only the heir of the Costa family. "You are also the lady of the De Luca family." I looked at him. At the man powerful enough to shake the entire mafia world, then standing before me, offering half his empire without hesitation.

She replied as she thought over what her father said. The Nagoka pack is dangerous and she assumed her father hoped for her to ask for a vacation outside, so that he can get her away from here. Serena had wanted to go on a trip for some time now but she knew now was not the time. She was aware her dad, Jeremiah, was concerned about her, after all the outcome of the whole ordeal cannot be predicted and they are werewolf not sears and one thing all were fully cognizant of was, that pack is a force to be reckoned with and they have some powerful connections. There are some rumors of them having a connection to someone very dangerous, someone even they didn’t dare cross. But it went without sayi

She read it on a book when she was bored. Apparently, in the east of Larin Continent, there was an empire named Gera. Four hundred years ago, the Gera Empire was governed by the Heisse Imperial Family. However, the current emperor that time was a lecherous man that had thousands of concubines. It didn’t matter if it was a male or female, noble or commoner. As long as it was fair and beautiful, the emperor would forcefully take them into the Palace. That’s why a lot of citizens that were fair and beautiful forced to blacken their skins or purposefully put a scar on their faces just to avoid to caught the attention of the emperor.

The Vina and Dhols resume the rhythm. Fifth-year? The statement catches me off guard. I surely have lost track of time. Unfortunately, I was not provided much time to ponder in anticipation. Hidamba continued. “Ahi-Empire is home to millions of serpents that could shape-shift into any form at their whim and discretion or so we have been told. The confirmation is yet to be declared. Apart from being immensely manipulative, the serpents are born liars. In the past Emperor's leadership, the Ahi-Empire has prospered to great heights while preserving the culture but it still stays back in the developed nation race.

Clouded with a thick fog of apprehension and nervousness, Keira blurted a 'yes sir', to the owner of the voice, even before she could stop herself. Appalled and embarrassed by her impulsive response to his command, which everyone heard clearly, she pulled the door open and scurried out of the room, slamming the door shut behind her.

B Empire, one of the nations embracing monarchy in the current world. Paul had been away from Country F since Wednesday which was five days ago. Business reason. He actually didn't need to personally go but because his grandfather urged him to, he had to give face to the elderly and flew to B Empire to conduct the deal face to face. The other party was from a reputable Perfume Empire standing at the very top of its industry in worldwide acclaim. The current CEO was his grandfather's peer and friend. The elderly's name was Harold Caronia.