Scheming Stories

When I opened my eyes, I realized I had been reincarnated into a cultivation game. But not as some heaven-defying protagonist, nor even a notable side character. No, I became a nameless NPC with trash-tier spirit roots-doomed to die at the age of fifteen at the hands of a minor villain. My name is Ye Anping. And yes, I was despairing. Fortunately, it wasn't all hopeless. At least... I was only four years old. Even better, I had a junior sister-an ordinary NPC according to the game lore-who was actually blessed with peerless talent. A natural genius who could make the heavens weep. Ten years passed in the blink of an eye. My junior sister grew up. She became strong. Beautiful. Radiant, like the moon hanging high above the mortal world. And then, the protagonist noticed her. And then... my junior sister push me down to the bed!? Ye Anping: "Junior Sister, I'm your senior brother, I-!" (Spoiler: it didn't matter.)

She was never meant to be his wife. She was meant to be his revenge. When Anastasia is forced into a marriage she never chose, she becomes bound to Killian-a man feared for his silence as much as his violence. To her family, the union is protection. To him, it is justice long delayed. Every vow is calculated. Every act of devotion hides a blade. Killian has waited years to dismantle the family that destroyed his own, and through Anastasia, he finally holds the thread that can unravel them all. But fate has a cruel sense of irony. The woman meant to be collateral begins to matter. And the deeper the bond between them grows, the more impossible his revenge becomes. Because some threads, once pulled too tight, cannot be cut without blood.

Matchmaking Madness - Volume 1 In the treacherous world of the Inner Court, even marriage can become a battlefield. When the Emperor decrees that the brilliant yet dangerously independent daughter of General Lakan must be formally acknowledged as a princess, a carefully calculated chain of events is set into motion. What begins as a political arrangement soon becomes a subtle contest of strategy, influence, and quiet rebellion. Caught between imperial command and his own guarded paternal instincts, Lakan is forced into a game he did not choose - one where every move could determine his daughter's future. Meanwhile, the Moon Prince stands at the centre of the court's attention, admired for his elegance yet underestimated in ways that may prove perilous for everyone involved. As factions stir behind painted screens and unseen hands guide the board, one truth becomes increasingly clear: In the palace, even love can be weaponised. And some matches are arranged not to unite... but to control. Disclaimer This is a fan-created work inspired by the world and characters of The Apothecary Diaries. All rights to the original characters, setting, and concepts belong to their respective creators. This story is written purely for creative and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the original author, illustrator, or publishers.

Not my story just for offline purpose Three years ago, President Qiao did not hesitate to sign the papers when Xia Ning placed the divorce papers in front of him. Three years later, she is an up-and-coming star in show biz; watched by the public but knee-deep in scandals. He is a resolute emperor in the business world; powerful and omnipotent. Their paths were supposed to be separate and independent, but- Standing at her door, the legendary ruthless and unyielding diamond bachelor asks for a remarriage. A cute bun appears from behind and gazes at Xia Ning with his big, starry eyes. "Mummy, Daddy will cook, I will warm the bed, please take us in."

In the once peaceful Beika district, criminal activities had began to pick up in a silent and deadly manner, upon the arrival of a certain figure, one that threatens to destroy the fabric of justice, peace, while ruining the lives of the innocent along the way. With a nameless criminal mastermind on the prowl, the citizens are at lost on what to do with their long time reign on the city's begin to make the city's stance on justice fragile, as the count of corpses began to pile. However, life can be pretty unpredictable. Especially when the person standing in the way of his devious ambitions, was nothing but a 6 year old little girl. Kudo Ranran was in the eyes of many, a child whose intentions are unknown, but she is more than meets the eye. She has personal reasons to go after the said mastermind after discovering his link on aiding the escape of a jailbird. An established tantei, she has a controversial reputation unlike any other, so much so, it attracted the attention of many, including a little boy whom he thinks isn't qualified tantei material. Kudo Shinichi faces the most challenging conflict in his life on his dreams as a tantei, after a personal incident made him question the worth of his dream as a tantei as the days dragged by. Then one day, he becomes drawn to a mysterious tantei figure that was reported on the news, where a series of events led him to a little girl he swore never to meet again. With threats of the case starts to unravel before their very eyes, the two children were forced to pair up, leading to an unusual partnership, and also the birth of something unexpected. But their unusual partner-in-crime aint widely celebrated by others within his inner circle of friends, resulting a series of uproar events after another. Adding in danger lurking around and with allies and enemies alike coming in all directions, will they be able to figure the criminal mastermind's motive on aiding the jailbird escape? Book cover by @veecadence

The times are changing. Revolution is on the horizon. The earth quakes and the skys rumble. Countless beasts and monsters roam the lands. Twins Ming Pei and Ming Hua embark on their journey of cultivation. Navigating politics, monsters, and their own souls, they must set fate back on its correct course before it strays too far. A rough first draft of an original story inspired by various fantasy and psychological thriller series.

Lady Imogen is a mischievous high society belle. Chartreuse is a talented seamstress with big dreams. Emmaline is a hardworking maidservant with a big heart. When a scheme of Lady Imogen puts them all in the path of Prince Killian, anything could happen. Prince Killian has to find a bride by the end of the masque ball, or his father the king will choose for him. But how can he be expected to find the one at an event where everyone is not only hiding behind a costume mask, but hiding their true selves? Who will he choose in the end?

Iris Bennett didn't see it coming-Truck-kun ended her quiet life before it even began. But death wasn't the end-it was an upgrade. She's been reincarnated as Lila Rossi... in a Damianette/soulmate AU fanfic she's read before, with one very clear mission: ruin Marinette Dupain-Cheng's life. And Iris? She's more than ready. She used to like Marinette, even admired her-but now, she sees the truth: Marinette is a stalker, and no one is holding her accountable. Iris thrives on drama... from a safe distance, of course. Introverted, clever, and mischievous, she's armed with a system that lets her manipulate the story, turn social hierarchies upside down, and watch chaos unfold-all while staying comfortably on the winning side. She has no idea that a soulmate is waiting somewhere in the tangled web of this world, and she certainly doesn't know who it is. What she does know is that fun, revenge, and scandal are about to become her playground.

Uzumaki Naruto -- the father of two and the husband of the famous Hyuuga Hinata -- wants a divorce. Uchiha Sasuke -- the father of one and the husband of the famous Haruno Sakura -- already signed a divorce. Naruto and Sasuke has been secretly seeing each other for a while and Sasuke thinks it's high time to tell Hinata what the blond feels. However, when Sasuke comes back to a fallen Uzumaki from an intruder, he searched for the stranger and ends up in another world. No. Specifically speaking. The past.

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Lekh sees the future. Just not the parts anyone would want to see. His visions reveal only the blood-soaked edges of tomorrow: violence, death, and despair. In Hastinar, revolution brews in the borderlands and children choke on corporate greed. Lekh's terrifying gift - the ability to foresee tragedy - could tip the scales of power. But aiding the innocent, and holding the guilty accountable, is easier said than done when perpetrators masquerade as victims. And consumed by loss, rage, and despair, victims become the monsters they once despised. In a world where every choice is a gamble, whose side will Lekh pick? And what price will he pay to see his chosen side win?

!On hiatus! Odette Yarrow's heart was filled with joy watching her best friend, Thalia Adler, get married off to the crown prince, but her happiness didn't last long. She had to bid farewell to her disgraced twin sister, Odessa Yarrow. "Dear sister, I thought you wouldn't visit." "Don't call me sister anymore Odessa. I do not wish to believe we came from the same womb" Her sister laughed, saying something under her breath. "What did you say?" "You couldn't be me for a day," Odessa smiled. Odette felt a chill in her spine from her sister's words. "Farewell Odessa," Odette didn't wait for her sister's reply. Odessa lived as a villainess and would die one. Or so she thought. Odette was executed by Thalia, finally understanding her sister's hatred. But when she opened her eyes again, she wasn't in the afterlife, but 7 years in the past living in her sister's body. Retaining knowledge of the future, her sister's beauty & talents, and a heart full of spite, Odette's only goal was revenge for her sister and her. --- Original Story by Mado Started: 4/24/23 Ended: N/A Cover image art is not mine!

In a glittering world of power and betrayal, Ning Ran-a woman forged in fire and forgotten promises-discovers that love can be a blade sharper than any deception. On what should have been her wedding day, her fiancé, the charming but spineless Song Wenjing, abandons her at the altar to coddle his manipulative childhood sweetheart, Yun Yao. Humiliated and furious, Ning Ran refuses to play the victim. Instead, she makes a bold, ruthless choice: invoking a decade-old promise from Qi Huaizhi, the enigmatic billionaire tycoon who owes her his life. What begins as a marriage of convenience quickly ignites into a dazzling game of ambition and retribution. With Qi Huaizhi's unwavering support, Ning Ran transforms from a scorned bride into a queen of her own destiny. She dismantles Yun Yao's schemes, exposes Song Wenjing's weakness, and reclaims her dignity in a society that once mocked her. But as sparks fly between her and her lethally charming husband, Ning Ran must confront a dangerous truth: the line between revenge and redemption is as fragile as silk-and far more treacherous. Why You'll Love It: - Unapologetic Femme Fatale: Ning Ran isn't just strong-she's cunning, strategic, and gloriously done with playing nice. Watch her dismantle foes with a smile sharper than diamonds. - Satisfying Payback: Betrayal? Gaslighting? This story serves revenge ice-cold, with twists that'll make you cheer out loud. - Slow-Burn Power Couple: Qi Huaizhi isn't just a billionaire-he's a storm in a tailored suit. Their chemistry crackles with tension, blending ruthless ambition with forbidden desire. - Cultural Glamour: Lavish weddings, corporate wars, and high-society drama set against the backdrop of modern China's elite.

In a fallen kingdom where grain is scarce, coin is broken, and the throne is nothing but a symbol, power belongs to those who know how the world truly works. Lucen Vale is nobody. A quiet clerk buried in records no one reads. While warlords raise armies and nobles scheme for crowns, Lucen studies something far more dangerous - systems. Taxes. Laws. Trade. Fear. As rival rulers clash with steel, wealth, shadow, charm, and justice, Lucen begins to rebuild the kingdom from the inside, one invisible move at a time. He does not seek the throne. He intends to make it irrelevant. Steel and Ledgers is a dark, strategic fantasy about rebuilding a broken world through intellect, manipulation, and the quiet machinery of power.

Driven by revenge, Aria vows to change the country at a fundamental level. "With enough power, nothing is impossible." ---------- In this tale of sorrows, revenge and rebellion, will it be a 'happily ever after'? ---------- Part 1 ( The Halcyon Days ) Part 2 ( Name undetermined ) Note: Part 1 is world-building, so please be patient, and it's important. Genre: Fantasy, Romance. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Any artwork I use is not owned by me. All credit goes to the respective owners I found them on Pinterest. Also, if any of you are the owners of these artworks and do not wish for me to use them, please message me so that I can remove them. This book is an original book, please don't copy. Start Date: 26 May 2021