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LOVE BEYOND SCALES

In the vast and mystical realm of Aeloria, where dragons soar above golden clouds and ancient magic breathes through the mountains, humans and dragons have lived under an uneasy truce for centuries. The dragons—noble, immortal beings capable of shifting into human form—govern the skies and maintain dominance through the Dragon Courts, while humans, frail yet ambitious, serve as craftsmen, scholars, and commoners in the lower lands. Among those humble humans lives Eric Arden, a young man with no lineage, wealth, or special gifts. He spends his days repairing tools and gathering herbs for his small village near the borders of the Dragonlands. Eric’s life is ordinary—until the night he saves a mysterious woman wounded in the forest, unaware that she is Lady Seraphina Drakonis, the daughter of the High Dragon Duke of Emberveil, one of the most powerful dragon clans. Seraphina, in her human form, hides her true identity as she recovers. Her beauty is ethereal—silver hair like moonlight, eyes that shimmer with ancient flame—and Eric finds himself drawn to her gentle heart. Despite their differences, a quiet affection grows between them. But when Seraphina is discovered and forced to return to her people, Eric’s simple life ends forever. He learns the truth: Seraphina is not only a noble dragon, but also betrothed to Lord Kaelith of the Obsidian Wing, a ruthless and prideful dragon prince whose ambition threatens to ignite war between clans. Eric’s love becomes both his strength and his curse. Branded a heretic and outlaw for daring to love beyond his kind, he is hunted by dragons and betrayed by humans alike. Determined not to let fate decide for him, Eric begins a perilous journey across Aeloria—through cursed forests, forgotten ruins, and kingdoms torn by war—to prove that his love is not a sin but a miracle. Along the way, he discovers fragments of an ancient prophecy about a mortal whose heart could bridge the divide between dragons and men. Meanwhile, Seraphina struggles within her golden cage. Torn between her duty to her clan and her love for a human, she faces scorn from her people and manipulation from her father, who sees her only as a tool for alliance. Yet, when the Dragon Council declares Eric’s love a crime punishable by death, Seraphina defies her clan and flees once more—determined to stand beside the man she loves. Their reunion sparks chaos across Aeloria. As dragons descend upon human cities and kingdoms collapse under fear, Eric becomes a symbol of rebellion and forbidden hope. With allies—both human and dragon—he forms the Order of the Unbound Flame, a secret group that seeks peace through courage and love. But the journey comes with loss. Friends fall, villages burn, and trust is tested. Eric begins to change—his bond with Seraphina awakening ancient dragonfire within his mortal body. Is it love transforming him… or something far older and darker? In the final chapters, Eric and Seraphina confront the Eternal Flame, the source of all dragon power. To end the war and unite both races, Eric must sacrifice either his humanity or his love. The ending is bittersweet—depending on the tone you want, it can end with their union at the cost of Eric’s mortality, or with his death transforming into legend, inspiring peace for generations. Through it all, Love Beyond Scales tells a story not just of love, but of courage—the courage to love someone the world forbids you to, to stand against fate itself, and to prove that even the smallest human heart can burn brighter than dragonfire.
Bang_Kit22 · 316 Views

The Chain of Moonblood

In a world where magic flows through the veins of the Beastmen and humans are nothing more than fragile prey, the line between survival and death is razor-thin. Lysandra Elowen has lived all her life in the quiet simplicity of her village, believing the tales of dragons, wolves, and other monstrous beasts are just myths. That is, until the night the northern wolves descend—fast, ruthless, and merciless. In a blur of claws, teeth, and unnatural strength, her home is torn apart, her family scattered, and she is dragged into a world she never imagined could exist. The Auction House of the North is a realm of fear and fascination, where humans are displayed like jewels and Beastmen flaunt their power, both magical and physical, to assert dominance. It is here that Lysandra first encounters Veyrath Dranevor, the Dragon Emperor himself—his golden eyes burning like molten sunlight, his human form concealing an undeniable, bestial majesty. Unlike the wolves who captured her, he does not strike with immediate violence. Instead, he watches… and waits. Bound by chains and the rules of a world she does not understand, Lysandra must navigate a realm of predators far beyond anything she has known. Each glance from Veyrath is both a threat and a temptation; each display of his power a reminder of the fragility of her existence. And yet, amidst the fear and bloodshed, something dangerous stirs—a fascination that neither fully understands. In a kingdom where humans are mere property and Beastmen rule with fire and claw, survival is not enough. Lysandra must learn to read the unspoken rules, to endure the cruel tests of magic, and to survive the gaze of a creature whose heart is as untamed as his bloodline. But as Veyrath’s interest in her grows, she discovers that even in a world of domination, desire and power can intertwine in ways she never imagined. Will Lysandra Elowen be just another prize in the Dragon Emperor’s collection—or will the bond that forms between predator and prey change the fate of two worlds forever?
Unamed_Seal · 768 Views

Amethyst Eyes Dark Scales

Ardyn has known only servitude and suffering. Since childhood, she has been the unseen servant and punching bag for her abusive relatives, whose cruelty is a daily affliction. Now, the youngest of her cousins' jealousy has deemed her a sacrificial offering, preparing her for the Serpent Lord that guards their town: Varric. Varric is a being of terrifying duality: half-human, half-serpent, with jet-black scales and the mesmerizing gaze of his species. He is a predator, accustomed to taking what he desires, a powerful entity capable of shattering worlds, yet chained by a profound loneliness. When Ardyn is delivered to him, bearing the scars of her past and finding contentment in her sacrifice, his world tilts on its axis. He looks into her eyes—eyes that unnervingly mirror the amethyst hue of his own secrets—and the sight ignites an instantaneous, fierce, and utterly unexplainable connection. Varric is instantly captivated, his possessive desire for her overwhelming; he sees not a sacrifice, but the one being he must claim. He doesn't realize why her gaze has broken through his primal nature, only that he must have her. But Ardyn is haunted by years of abuse, convinced she is worthless, a mere object whose only purpose is to serve and be discarded. As Varric prepares to defy the ancient rules of his existence and break the world itself to claim and protect her, Ardyn must confront the most devastating lie she’s ever believed: that she is not worthy of such a powerful, unconditional love. Can the serpent-kin convince the broken human of her value before her own self-loathing destroys them both, or will the mystery of her amethyst eyes—and his world-shattering devotion—prove to be the key to their undoing? --------------- If you’d like to support my writing journey or explore the hidden lore behind Amethyst Eyes and Dark Scales, you can visit my Patreon — RaeJenVib. There are two exclusive tiers for readers who want to go deeper into Varric and Ardyn’s world: Amethyst Touch — Early access to upcoming chapter outlines, author’s notes, and private musings. Amethyst Kiss — Everything in Touch, plus exclusive lore drops, bonus side stories, and secret insights into the world beneath the scales. Your support helps me keep writing, dreaming, and bringing this story to life.
RaeJenBib · 1k Views

Clumsy Beast, Keep Your Paws Off

Su Qinglan sat cross-legged on the grass, holding the chubbiest tiger cub she’d ever seen. “Aww… Look at you,” she whispered, booping its tiny nose. “So cute I could eat you up...” A sudden shadow loomed over her. “What’s so good about this stinky cub?” a deep, amused voice asked. She blinked up… and froze. Towering above her was a tall tiger beast man, his golden eyes narrowed in a lazy, predatory smile. “Let’s have ours,” he said. Su Qinglan’s brain short-circuited. … Ours? OURS?! Before she could process, in the next moment she was hoisted up onto his broad shoulder like a sack of grain and carried straight toward the cave. Su Qinglan was so choked by the suddenness of it all… she forgot to even complain. *** Su Qinglan’s knees knocked together as she stared up at the enormous serpent. Its cold, red eyes narrowed, the flick of its tongue tasting the air between them. “D-Don’t eat me,” she stammered, hugging herself. “I...I’m not tasty… really, I’m stringy and full of… uh… bad cholesterol.” The snake’s head lowered until it was mere inches from her face. Her fox ears twitched wildly. And then, before she could blink...its massive body shimmered, scales turning into bronzed skin and lean muscle. Standing before her was a man so breathtakingly handsome that Su Qinglan’s poor fox eyes watered just looking at him. Su Qinglan swallowed hard, her tail fluffing up in panic. “I… I…” Her voice cracked. Okay, new problem… the snake is hot. She squeezed her eyes shut. “If you… if you really want…” She blurted, her face burning, “…y-you can… take me.” *** One moment Su Qinglan was fighting with the zombie king with all her might. Boom! The next, she woke up in a bizarre beast world… inside the body of a lazy, pampered, fat local tyrant everyone hated. The “original” Su Qinglan had been an arrogant, scheming villainess who spent her days bullying weaker beast women, chasing after handsome males, and terrorizing the tribe kids. Now, thanks to fate’s twisted sense of humor, Qinglan had inherited the body and the bad reputation. But honestly? Being fat in a beast world was still better than starving in the apocalypse. At least here, she could eat. The only problem? In this world, men weren’t just men, they were beastmen. Tall, strong, dangerous… And apparently, every beast woman was expected to have several husbands. The catch? The “original” Qinglan’s antics had scared away every decent male within a ten-mile radius. Armed with her apocalyptic survival instincts, a sharp tongue, and a mysterious system that suddenly activated... "Binding with host…" "Congratulations, host, for successfully arriving in the beast world." Qinglan decided she wasn’t going to cry about fate. If she had to live here, then she’d live big, literally.
Violet_Melody99 · 690.2k Views

Villainess is being pampered by her beast husbands

There are times—far too many times—when you feel that uncontrollable urge to kill someone. For Kaya, this… this was exactly that moment. “Repeat what you just said?” She’d seen hell on the battlefield—second-in-command of a military unit, dodging bullets, dragging traitors by the collar, and coming out alive with grit under her nails. But nothing, absolutely nothing, prepared her for the sight of her spineless husband flirting with her own sister. Right in front of her. “I could never marry a barbarian like you. The one I... I like is Meera—” Blah blah. The same pitiful nonsense again. You think—what could possibly be worse than this? And then, right on cue, your idiotic sister chimes in, completely serious, “I just poisoned you.” Wow. BANG. Before anyone could even react, Meera collapsed. Dead. Her so-called husband gasped like a fish dragged out of water. “Y-you…” He dropped to his knees, staring at Kaya like he was seeing a monster rise from the dark. “You killed your sister?! How could y—?” BANG. Second bullet. Same spot. He dropped like a puppet with its strings cut. Silence. ... Just when Kaya thought her story had finally reached its bitter end, the universe—no, god himself—decided to throw in one last, ridiculous twist. “Wife… wife, didn’t you say you were gonna eat me? Why’d you stop?” A snake beast, ridiculously charming and glowing like some immortal fantasy, clung to her, eyes gleaming. Another voice interrupted. “Shut up! My wife wants to cuddle me now—” A sparrow beastman leapt into her arms, like that made any sense. “Hic… wife, don’t you want me anymore?” A panda-like beastman sat beside her, huge, sniffly, and wronged like a child abandoned at a festival. Sitting in the middle of all this, Kaya was absolutely dumbfounded. ‘When the hell did all of this even start?’
K1ERA · 479.1k Views

Babysitting For The Possessive Beast Alpha's In An Apocalypse.

Before the human race ended, Travis had nothing—no food, no shelter, no protection. Just a body wasting away in a dying world. Right at the edge of death, with his breath fading and his bones shaking, he made a silent wish: If I ever return… I’ll change everything. I’ll rise again. From a useless omega slump kid to a respected master. That was his final thought before the darkness claimed him. When he opened his eyes again, Travis found himself in a savage paradise—beautiful yet brutal, ruled by formidable beasts. Creatures that walked like men but killed like monsters. Dangerous. Mindless. Feral. And he, a fragile human omega, was dropped right in the middle of their world. Desperate to survive the packs of bloodthirsty alphas who wanted him for themselves—even if it meant tearing him apart—Travis awakened something deep within him. A cradle space. A mysterious power capable of creating and nurturing life itself. Along with it came a terrifying vision: the so-called paradise would soon crumble under a deadly apocalypse that would consume everything in its path. Armed with nothing but his will, his strange new ability, and a babysitting job for a grumpy lion beast alpha who made it his mission to watch him day and night, coupled with a majestic Dragon who turned to an overbearing protector Travis became the last light of hope in a dying world. Short Excerpt > “You’re mine,” he whispered, voice rough and low as Travis lay in his arms, bloodied and bruised. “Even if the world ends…” his breath was warm against Travis’s skin. “No one can take you away from me.” NOTE: THIS IS MY FIRST TRY ON THIS GENRE, DECIDING TO TAKE A SHORT BREAK FROM TOXIC LOVERS. STILL EXPERIMENTING SO DONT JUDGE AS THIS MY WORLD IS DIFFERENT FROM OTHERS....
Prince_Dammy · 1.6k Views

Beauty Doesn't Want Her Beast

"Since you already know my secret, why don't you be my mate for the season? And I'll fulfill all your wildest desires." The alluring, and tempting words coming from that handsome man sounded like a once-in-a-lifetime offer. Too bad they came from the one man she couldn't stand... her boss! He was the same man who had stolen her promotion and was giving her a headache. So when she heard such insane words, Isabelle Han couldn’t help but wonder if he had a few loose screws in his head. Not that that would be the strangest thing about him. Not after she discovered his 'secret'. She looked at him... the flush on his face, and the infatuation he suddenly held towards her... And she frowned. "I think I'm better off exposing your little secret." She hated him. **** Isabelle Han worked her whole life for a promotion, only to watch it get snatched by a smug, mysterious, and handsome newcomer who thinks he's above the rules. He's her new boss and an infuriatingly perfect guy. But after one late-night argument and an accidental kiss… he suddenly got fox ears and she discovered his secret. He wants her silence and she wants her promotion. But when office politics turn personal and sparks start flying, Isabelle realizes that keeping her cool around her 'beast' of a boss might be the hardest assignment she's ever had. Now bound to a fox beastman who claims she’s his destined mate, Isabelle swears she won’t fall for him. But in a world ruled by power, pride, and desire… even beauty might not be able to resist her beast.
Author_fredah · 1.6k Views

Taming the Shadow Leopard

When Princess Ilyana was twelve years old, she met the boy who would change her life. Corvus, a beast-kin prince with golden eyes and a gentle smile, came to her palace as part of a peace treaty. They were betrothed by politics, but they chose each other in friendship. For one perfect year, they were inseparable. Climbing trees. Sharing secrets. Then the curse awakened. The Shadow Spirit, an ancient weapon forged from blood and rage, had slumbered in Corvus's bloodline for centuries. But when it erupted to life, it turned the boy she loved into a monster she couldn't reach. He was taken from her in the dead of night, dragged away to learn control before he killed someone. Before he killed her. Seven years of silence. Seven years of waiting. Seven years of wondering if he had forgotten her. Now he's back. But the awkward boy who blushed when she smiled is gone. In his place stands a warrior king, brutal, powerful, and dangerous. The beast inside him is barely contained, and every instinct screams that she's his to claim. Ilyana isn't the helpless princess he left behind either. She's learned to fight. She's grown claws of her own. And she's not sure she can forgive him for leaving. But when enemies close in from all sides, mages who want to weaponize the curse, rival clans who see her as a weakness, kingdoms that want them both dead, they'll have to decide: Can they trust each other again? Or will the shadow between them consume them both?
ZuriA03 · 763 Views