Metrical Tale Examples

She was supposed to die. She didn’t. Now she’s coming back for everything. Elara Cade thought love could survive anything—until her husband proved her wrong in the most brutal way. Betrayed. Broken. Pushed off a cliff with their three-year-old son. One survived. Barely. Now voiceless and scarred, Elara wakes in a hospital with no child, no identity, and no answers. But a stranger with stormy eyes and a name like a warning—Damien Rhys—refuses to let her slip into oblivion. He saved her life. But Elara? She’ll take what’s left of it and set the past on fire. Ashes Don’t Bleed is a searing tale of vengeance, rebirth, and the quiet rage of a woman who refuses to stay buried.

A Mafia love story. "I don't like to call it revenge, returning the favor sounds nicer." -Him. "I respect those who tell me the truth, no matter how hard it is."-Her. What if the hero of your story is actually The Villain! Crystal wakes up from coma after 9 months with no memories of the past. To her surprise, she has been married to Valentine Romero for 2 years. But, what if the marriage he portrayed as a fairy tale is the biggest curse of her life? The words she believed were actually lies? Dark secrets are about to be revealed and this time will Valentine be able to cage her as he wanted and make her dance with his demons? Read Dance with the Devil. A Dark Mysterious Romance.

"Mira!" She hears her name being called sweetly, and feels the presence of someone whose voice bring more warmth than her husband's. "Mira!!" A voice who warns her and loves her more than she could ever imagine, and a being whose unrequited love would never be. Memories of lingering attachment to a woman and a family she is unfamiliar with, and a new family with many dark secrets to hide. A repetition of history and a forbidden love that can never be. Still someone hiding in the shadows devotes himself to bringing her happiness. He who is a being with the greatest sins amongst them all. 'A devil' as they call him. Dedicates his life to her. Was history wrong, or is there more to the tale of these two.

In the hallowed halls of Stanford law school, a centuries-old secret lurks in the shadows. Adam valerian, a mesmerizing professor with an enigmatic character conceals his true nature behind a facade of wealth and sophistication. As a vampire, he's witnessed empires rise and Fall. Tarini Arjun Das, a brilliant and stunning post-graduate student is drawn to Adam mysterious allure. As their path intersect, the lines between teacher and student blur. Adam's ancient heart beats anew, but his dark past threatens to destroy their forbidden love. Will their passion prevail, or will the weight of Adam's immortal curse tear them apart? As tarini becomes entangled in Adam's world of eternal night, she must confront the dangers that come with loving a vampire. Their love story is a tantalizing tale of forbidden passion.

A poignant and emotional tale about Mia, a woman trapped in a loveless marriage that was built on a business arrangement rather than affection. Married to Kyle Branson, a successful and detached businessman, Mia's life is an unacknowledged shadow to his true love—her younger stepsister, Taylor. When Mia unexpectedly discovers she is pregnant with twins, the news shakes her world, especially since her marriage contract forbids pregnancy. As Mia grapples with the reality of carrying Kyle's children, she faces not only the crushing weight of their cold, contractual relationship but also the sting of betrayal as Kyle continues his affair with Taylor. Mia’s internal battle intensifies as she navigates the emotional turmoil of being invisible to the man she once loved and the looming secret of her pregnancy.

After enduring a family trauma and heartbreak in her early teens, Dahlia resigned herself to a solitary existence. Just as she found solace in her loneliness, the enigmatic King Brothers emerged, disrupting her carefully constructed world. Dahlia remained wary of their motives, especially when the eldest, Ares Arthur King, showed a keen interest in her. Known as the antagonist in every tale, Ares Arthur King desired Dahlia for his own agenda. His intentions were possessive—to claim, manipulate, and perhaps even destroy her. Once his grasp tightened around her, Dahlia realized escape was futile. Yet, behind Ares Arthur King's villainous facade lurked a compelling backstory and a thirst for vengeance that threatened to unravel everything Dahlia thought she knew.

But for Alpha Randall, I would have been married to Winston, Prince of the Riverton Pack, strengthening the bond between our Packs. But I chose to elope with him, my fated mate, the man I had prayed to the Moon Goddess for. Together, we went to his Pack for our fairy tale ending, the kind of love that has its story told for centuries. But life always has different plans… “I, Alpha Randall, reject you, Lyra, as my fated mate.” Betrayed, Rejected, and locked up in his Pack, my entire world shattered before my eyes, the consequences of my actions weighing down on my shoulders. But what am I to do when the ghosts of my past return? Will there ever be a second chance?

In the glittering world of Greenwich, Connecticut, where wealth and secrets collide, Kayla Morgan, a sharp-witted waitress, never expected to catch the eye of elusive billionaire Justin Drake. When a clumsy encounter at The Gilded Spoon drenches her in daiquiris, it sparks an undeniable connection that neither can shake. As the Greenwich Charity Auction looms, their paths cross again, igniting whispers of romance and a TMZ headline that thrusts Kayla into a spotlight she never wanted. Torn between doubt and desire, Kayla must navigate a world of opulence and intrigue to discover if love at first sight is real—or if Justin’s intentions are just another gilded illusion. A tale of passion, trust, and defying the odds, this romantic drama will keep you hooked as two hearts fight to find their place in a town where nothing is as it seems.

Fiona Thornwood never wanted a mate, especially not Logan Blackridge, the ruthless and dangerous Alpha of a rival pack but when her uncle makes a deal to force them together, Fiona is thrown into a life she never asked for. Logan is powerful, feared and hiding a dark past. Fiona is strong, stubborn and refuses to be controlled. They can’t stand each other but the mate bond won’t let them walk away. As danger grows and a prophecy connects their fates, Fiona and logan must decide: fight each other or fight side by side to win their rival packs. Can hate turn into something more or will their bond tear them and their world apart. Let's unravel this tale of rejection, powers between burning emotions they both can't resist.

Claire Barrett is a werewolf living under the protection of her alpha wolf father. That is, until he falls ill, and a dark secret revealed by her stepmother throws her world into chaos. She’s betrayed by her mate, shunned by her pack, and sold into a loveless marriage to an alpha on his deathbed. But her new position comes with power; and Claire is determined to use that power to seek revenge on those who have wronged her. She’s not the only one with secrets, though, and she’s forced into a deal she can’t refuse. Will she be able to keep her power and claim the vengeance she craves? Or will she be doomed to a life of slavery… or worse? Find out in this thrilling tale of love, power, and betrayal in the world of werewolf shifters.