gentle tyrant

Leon Ma, a freshly graduated doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, was on his way to visit his sick father when he fell victim to a malicious plot. Drugged and sold, he was transported to the Darkwood Continent, a place where daylight never came and demons ruled, leaving humans at the bottom of society's hierarchy. Confused and disoriented upon waking in this unfamiliar land, Leon was forced into a marriage with the local second prince. Just as he was about to give in to his fate, the first prince intervened, shattering the engagement and kidnapping him. As Leon spent more time with the first prince, he uncovered a terrifying secret: the prince was cursed. When the curse took hold, he transformed into a bloodthirsty monster, killing countless criminals. Yet, despite his violent acts, the prince suffered immense pain, unable to control the transformation. To survive, Leon had to rely on his supernatural abilities—seeing ghosts, sensing their lingering resentment, and his medical expertise—to unravel the curse and ease the prince's suffering. In this dangerous world, Leon faced not only the emotionless first prince and the manipulative second prince but also the harsh reality of being a powerless human in a land dominated by demons. The struggle between the princes deepened: one was cold and strong, yet genuine, while the other was gentle but scheming. Leon saw through their plots, but his human limitations left him unable to dismantle their schemes or escape the fate that bound him.

After being abused by everyone, Elena’s life took a dramatic turn when she was rescued by Alpha Xavier. To save her life, she became the replacement for his bride who died on the wedding day which was rumored to be the Alpha’s doing. Shrouded with dark rumors, Alpha Xavier was known as a heartless tyrant who cared about nothing but his power. To him, as long as he controlled his world, nothing else mattered. Until Elena. She’s everything he never expected. ~~ Follow me on ig author_ilma ~~

After a breakup, I went to a nightclub and employed the services of a male escort. He turned out to be blind, so I immediately lost interest. I was about to leave when he suddenly pulled me into the bathroom. He revealed his chiseled abs and said in a deep, smooth voice, “Miss, I may not be able to see, but my fingers are very nimble.” As he spoke, he slid his hand under my dress.

"Mom, Dad, I’ve decided to come home for the blind dates you mentioned. I’ll be back by the end of the month." In the early spring, with the lingering chill of winter in the air, Valerie Stonecutter pushed open the door while speaking softly into the phone. Her gentle voice drifted through the rain like a thread weaving through the mist. Pulling her collar tighter against the cold, she heard her parents breathe a sigh of relief on the other end. "Val," her father began, his voice heavy with age. “Your mom and I haven’t been in good health these past few years. So now that you’ve made up your mind, that’s good. When you’re back, I’ll have your Aunt Laura arrange a few suitable candidates for you to meet." Hearing that her parents were already making arrangements for her future, Valerie’s gaze flickered, her emotions momentarily unsettled. After a few more words of small talk, she ended the call. She glanced around her home with a heavy heart, her thoughts tangled in a quiet storm. Then she retreated to her bedroom and began to pack.

As the upcoming tour approached, the dance troupe suddenly revoked my position as the lead dancer. Anxious to get an explanation in person, I lost my footing due to my distracted state and tumbled down the stairs. While enduring the sharp pain and preparing to call for emergency services, a notification popped up on my phone screen: “Redwood Dance Troupe: Welcome our new lead dancer, Averil Wells, and our generous sponsor, Julian Ford." The accompanying photo featured two smiling faces—my husband of seven years, whom I had secretly married, and his pampered mistress. Julian had his arm wrapped around Averil's waist as he placed a gentle kiss on her cheek. Meanwhile, Averil clung to Julian's neck, her face radiating shyness and delight.