The Third Empire Novels & Stories

When Astrid is kidnapped and shipped off as a gift for a king’s coronation, she becomes resentful of her life and resigns herself to death at his hands. Spared by her new captor, she must find a way to navigate the turmoil of harem life. Pitted against the other girls of the harem, and the king's favorite, she must survive attempts on her life, societal upheaval, and, most dangerous of all, a budding romance. Is she just making the good of a bad situation? Or is love truly blooming with her tyrannical owner? "Do you know who you're talking to?" He asks both angry and amused, with a dangerous flame in his golden eyes. "Loras." "Loras is a king, Astrid. A king doesn't give explanations in front of anyone. And if you don't learn that, this palace will kill you." He doesn't sound like he's scolding her, nor does he sound arrogant. He tells it as it is. And Astrid was aware of that. But still, it's not something that her heart could just accept. She didn't realize she was crying until his hand dries her tears. And before realizing it, he pulls her closer. "N..." She tries to oppose it, but it's too late. His lips are pressed on hers and all breath leaves her chest. His lips are soft and full, embracing her mouth entirely. "Open your mouth!" He whispers an order and she can only obey. Her knees are melting so she grabs his neck. He puts his arms around her and lifts her up, pressing her body into the wall, trapping her. And then, suddenly, just when she was starting to get used to the maddening sensation of his touch, he steps back. "Don't you want to finish the conversation about Lysa?" He asks.

Alexander Sterling, a titan of finance, built his empire on ruthless ambition and unyielding control. Five years ago, he cast aside his wife, Eleanor, deeming her "not socially advantageous enough" for his soaring ascent, oblivious to the quiet strength beneath her gentle exterior. He carved out a lonely kingdom of power, while Eleanor, heartbroken but resilient, secretly carried a profound truth: his child.Now, a devastating revelation shatters Alexander's carefully constructed world. A mutual friend’s death unearths the existence of his son, a vibrant boy Eleanor raised with fierce devotion and unwavering love, far from the gilded cages of his past. Eleanor, a successful architect who transformed her pain into purpose, wants nothing to do with the man who broke her. But Alexander, confronted with the living legacy of his cruel indifference and the incredible woman he discarded, is forced to confront his past.To win a place in his son's life and perhaps, against all odds, reclaim the heart of the woman he so carelessly lost, Alexander must shed his arrogance, confront his demons, and prove he’s worthy of more than just a title. Can a man who had everything learn the true value of family, forgiveness, and a love he never knew he needed?

VOWS WRITTEN IN SILENCE He never signed the divorce papers. She never stopped dreaming about the night he destroyed her. Raiyan Al Mansoor built an empire, raised their daughter alone, and practiced hating Zoya Al Fayez every morning for eight hundred days. Zoya became the most feared barrister in the country, raised their other daughter alone, and never told anyone his name still lived in her chest like something that refused to heal. They were separated by lies neither of them knew were lies. By forgeries. By silence. By seven words he said that he cannot take back. Now she is prosecuting his family. Now they are in the same city. The same courtroom. The same war. And everything they buried is about to surface. Including the children. Including the truth. Including the fact that you cannot hate someone this specifically unless you never stopped loving them.

Ten years ago, Elara’s only refuge from Kaelan Vanderbilt’s cruel torment was her sketchbook. Now, she wears his brother’s engagement ring, poised to claim the loving family and safe life she’s always craved. Her past is a locked box, and gentle Liam Vanderbilt is the key to her future. But for Kaelan, the past is a weapon. The moment his brother introduces his fiancée, the quiet, artistic girl he once broke becomes an all-consuming obsession. He sees the fear in her eyes and replaces it with a dangerous, simmering desire. He will sabotage his brother, risk the family empire, and tear her perfect world apart to make her his. Elara is trapped between the man who represents everything she needs and the man who embodies the darkness she’s always feared… and secretly craves. As Kaelan’s campaign of seduction and psychological warfare escalates, he forces her to confront a terrifying truth: was she ever truly hiding from him, or was she waiting for him to find her again? The gala is the pinnacle of her new life, a celebration of her future with Liam. But as Kaelan’s hand settles on the small of her back, his lips brush her ear, and he whispers the same taunt that haunted her high school halls, the line between hatred and obsession shatters. “Run along, little mouse,” he murmurs, his voice a dark promise. “I’ve always loved the chase.”

“I spent years loving you in the shadows… You repaid me by letting me burn.” Evelyn Vance was the invisible wife, married, ignored, and easy to sacrifice. For three years, she waited for Damian Blackwood to choose her. He never did. Then the fire came. On the night she went into labor, flames consumed the hospital. Trapped and screaming, Evelyn called the only man she trusted. He didn’t come. While his wife burned, Damian was with another woman. The world believes Evelyn died that night. She didn’t. Rescued by Damian’s most dangerous rival, Victor, the woman he abandoned disappeared… …and someone far more dangerous took her place. Five years later, Evelyn returns richer, colder, and untouchable. At her side is her son, Silas… the child Damian never knew existed. But Silas isn’t just a secret. He’s a target. When the truth surfaces that the boy carries Damains’s Rh-null rare blood powerful enough to change everything, Evelyn is forced back into the world she escaped. Back to the man who let her burn. But this time, she isn’t begging for love. She’s here to take his empire with his enemy by her side.

How would you feel if your life is haunted by a dark past and nightmares? John Crowe can't keep to a place as he wanders around hoping to find something that would explain the dreams he has been having. The dreams that never seem to make any sense. Soon, he finds a cryptic letter that steers him to Black Hollow. John discovers that the town is ravaged by monsters, and that the leaders are keeping it secret from the inhabitants. When he meets Sarah, she finds out the truth about him. That he is one of the monsters. But not before John is marked as the next sacrifice for the blood moon. John, finally discovering what he must do, has to fight to stay alive and rid the town of those monsters, putting his love interest, Sarah in danger. Will John be able to save himself, Sarah and the town, or will he be sacrificed just like his father and be forgotten?

Wendy Carter felt heartbroken and rejected when she found out that her Fiancé cheated on her with her best friend and in order to save her sister, she was forced to marry the wretched and disfigured son of the Julius family, Hilton. How will it turn out when Wendy gets to know that her husband is a billionaire? Was he really disfigured? Will Wendy be able to bear the weight of all the secrets that will unfold?

She intended to surprise Dave with her pregnancy as a gift for their third anniversary. However, Dave repaid her with betrayal. Upon discovering the truth, Zoe decided to leave Dave and live with her sibling, Zayn, and the baby she was carrying. But Zoe would not let Dave live in peace. With the help of Zayn and his associates, they devised a plan to make Dave pay for everything he had done.

Skylar, an only child of Mr. And Mrs. Dikgang faces challenges as she grows up. She and her father share a toxic relationship but things become worse when she came out to her dad as a lesbian. Concerning her love life, she falls for a girl who's already taken and becomes the third wheel which later turns into a love triangle.

I died as their pawn, I’ll live as their execution Betrayed by her beloved husband. Framed by her sister. Executed like a criminal. When Serina Valcrest opens her eyes again, she finds herself reborn two years before her death, with every memory of treachery fresh in her mind. This time, she will not be the docile, naive wife everyone expects. This time, she will sharpen her smile into a blade. Behind the glittering curtains of noble society, Serina begins her game of vengeance planting rumors, unraveling secrets, and setting traps with perfect precision. Every move pulls her closer to exposing the rot at the heart of her family. But in the shadows waits Cassian Veyra, a man more dangerous than any poison. Cold, cunning, and feared across the empire, Cassian is interested in Serina’s quiet war. His protection comes at a price… one she isn’t sure she can pay. As old enemies tighten their grip and hidden daggers strike from the dark, Serina learns the truth: They don’t just want to ruin her anymore they want her dead. And this time, she won’t go to the gallows quietly.