Cherreads

angst

The Affinity of Fate

Snow bites deeper than steel, and cages leave scars no eyes can see. Q97 is not a boy with a name—he is a number, an experiment carved from cruelty in the underground labs of vampires. In a world where hybrids are treated as disposable tools, his only hope is escape. Guided by the secret writings of those who came before him, he follows a path dug by rabbits and buried in whispers, chasing freedom through tunnels that lead toward human lands. But freedom has a price: the moment he crosses the border, he can never return. Never again to the castle’s red spires. Never again to the rose garden. Never again to the one vampire who gave him warmth when the world froze him numb. Sir Draven—the quiet gardener with golden eyes who carved clumsy little sculptures of ice just for him. Roses that melted by morning. A kindness that should not have existed. A memory Q97 cannot take with him, yet cannot leave behind. This is not a story of quick love or easy salvation. It is a slow journey of survival, longing, and fragile bonds that burn against the cold. A tale for those who believe that even in the darkest experiments, even under cages and snow, a single rose can bloom. ***** This is a slowburn, character-driven story. If you love emotional depth, healing & growing arcs, and found-family themes, this is for you. Stick around past chapter 10, that's when the heart of the story begins to unfold. Warning: mpreg, almost all male experiments have wombs. Please proceed with caution if you are uncomfortable. Romance will start when MC is older, Thank you ^^
I_Eat_Rice · 120.1k Views

The Dragon's Heart: Unspoken Passion

To the world, Princess Ilaria of Caelwyn is a bride of duty. To her heart, she is a woman desperately chasing the love of the husband who will not look her way. All she ever wanted was for him to care; for him to turn his gaze toward her with the same fervor she carried in her heart. No matter how many times he pushed her away, no matter how cold the silence between them became, she never gave up. Not once did she allow herself to see him as someone unworthy of her love. To her, he was always worth it. And when love at last took root, when it bloomed against every storm that tried to tear them apart; when two hearts finally found each other and dared to beat as one...fate, as cruel and merciless as it is, reminded them that there were forces even love could never conquer. --EXCERPT-- Levan pressed his lips to her temple, his lips trembling as though the kiss itself might shatter him. One hand cradled her face with the kind of gentleness he had never shown anyone, while the other threaded weakly through her hair, trying futilely to soothe the sobs wracking his wife's body. His breath break unevenly, his eyes were shut tight, as if by closing them he could pretend this moment would never come. As if the world might let them stay this way forever. As if the reality of it all could be discarded just so that they could live however they wanted. He let his mouth fall against her cheek and linger there, tasting the salt of her tears as though they were his own. He did not move for a long while...because if this sorrow was the final piece of her he was allowed to carry, he wanted to etch it into his very soul. He wanted to remember the way she shook in his arms. He wanted to remember the sound of her muffled cries. He wanted to remember the warmth of her skin pressed so desperately against him. He wanted to remember her as his wife; his beloved. "Live, my love," he whispered, his voice raw and breaking, the words choking out of him like a prayer he could barely force past his throat. He buried his face against her hair so she would not see the tears spilling freely down his cheeks. "Even if it's far from me…live." --×-- >> Tags: [soft comfort • fluff • slow-paced *very* • angst • sweet • romance • slow burn • comedy • fantasy] >> Here if you like SLOW BURN angsty romance. >> Main conflict starts wayyy later. >> Word count per chapter: 1.5k ~ 2.2k
yonanae · 134.2k Views

Sold to the Alphas (Reverse Harem Romance (Omegaverse, Dark Themes, F

"You don’t get a choice, little omega. You belong to us now." Elara has always been sheltered—protected by her father, kept pure, untouched. But when his debts to the brutal Bloodmoon Pack come due, he offers her as payment: a virgin omega sold to four ruthless Alpha wolves. Kael – The merciless Alpha Prime. His word is law, and his hunger for her is relentless. Riven – The cold, calculating strategist. He watches, waits, and plans his claim. Jax – The wild, untamed enforcer. Rough hands, rough words, and a possessiveness that borders on madness. Lucian – The seductive, dangerous rogue. His touch is a poison she craves. They are monsters in the form of men, and they want her—not just as a possession, but as their mate. Now, Elara is trapped in a world of dark desire, primal instincts, and brutal passion. She’s theirs to claim, to protect… and to ruin. But when her heat hits, will she fight them—or beg for more? Why You’ll Love It: Virgin Omega x Four Dominant Alphas – No choosing, no sharing—just complete possession. Dark Romance – Forced marriage, primal instincts, and a heroine who doesn’t know how much she’ll crave their touch. Possessive, Obsessive Heroes – They don’t just want her body—they want her soul. Omegaverse Heat & Knotting – When her first heat comes, there’s no escape. "You can fight us, little one. But your body was made for ours."
Wordsofviolet · 13.2k Views