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In Blackwood Hollow, secrets don’t stay buried. When Elena Carter meets the enigmatic Leon Blackwell, she senses something wrong about him. The town whispers his name, the house trembles in his presence, and a forgotten grave waits beneath her feet. Some pasts should remain hidden. Some monsters should not be trusted. But Leon is the only one who can protect her—from something far worse.

To have the ability to see into people's past has no real appeal for the teenager this story is about, letting him only use it as amusement and to show off when he was drunk. Never look into someone's past beyond a superficial level. Never try to find out more than you should. NEVER. EVER. LOOK. INTO. THE. FUTURE. But everything changed the moment he was forced to look into the future, was forced to investigate the circumstances of a murder, and was forced to make the acquaintance of the victim's twin brother('s fists). The more time passed, the more it appeared that the primary reason for this murder wasn't a local, but a global one. This single, marred corpse was the beginning of a threat that would shake the world. (MC loses a screw when he enters the prison.) Slow Burn, BL, first-person view; MC is shorter than ML BUT we have a SWITCH-COUPLE! Love interest falls in love first; both MC and ML are straight, mutual bending, Enemies to Lovers) Many thanks to MelBri for helping so skillfully with any kind of grammar error! (*ˊᗜˋ*)/ᵗᑋᵃᐢᵏ ᵞᵒᵘ* WARNING: sexual content, excessive violence, graphic violence, torture, disturbing scenes

The assassin prince Yoru’s past is steeped in shadow. Betrayed by his own blood, branded an outcast and demon lord, he survived by carving his name into the world as its deadliest assassin. Vengeance became his purpose, and the stars his only silent witnesses. Yet when the last enemy fell, nothing remained—only a hollow man with no reason to keep breathing. Fate, however, is not finished with him. Reborn into a world of sword and sorcery, Yoru awakens as Hoshikawa—no longer bound to hatred, no longer forced to live as a weapon. This time, he finds fragile bonds, borrowed warmth, and lives worth protecting. He learns that some mistakes can be mended—and some futures must be defended before they are broken. But peace is a lie the world tells itself. When blood is spilled once more and those he loves are taken from him, now as Alisatir, he stands at the same crossroads as before. Revenge beckons, sharp and familiar. Yet this time, the question is no longer who deserves to die— but what kind of man he chooses to become.

What are the chances an orphan goes from scrubbing floors to becoming a Duchess in forty-eight hours? 100%— I would know because it happened to me. Only I wish I had a choice. Because the man I'm supposed to call "father," Baron Tobias Fletcher, sold me off like livestock the moment he found me. Nineteen years of wondering where I came from, and this is how it ends? Not with a family. Not with answers. With a wedding contract and a husband who never removes his mask. The Duke of Wellspring. Nevan Wilder. Every fiancée before me? Dead. Mad. Or gone — vanished like they never existed. They say he kills his brides the night they see what's underneath. So shame on me for thinking meeting my father would finally end my misery. And shame on me twice — because when the Duke took my hand in that ballroom, his touch ice-cold and impossibly gentle, I didn't feel fear. I felt something worse. I felt safe. Now I'm trapped in his estate, married to a man the whole kingdom fears, and the more I uncover, the less anything makes sense. Because if Nevan truly kills his brides — why is he trying so desperately to keep me alive? And whatever he's hiding beneath that mask? It's not the thing I should be afraid of.

Scarlett Snow, a 22-year-old CEO, spent years rebuilding her father’s company after his tragic murder. Through relentless dedication, she transformed it into one of New York’s top-ranking companies. Just when life finally seemed to be falling into place, everything collapsed. Two days before her wedding, Scarlett discovers her fiancé, Jason Sinclair, in bed with her best friend, Alia Mantara. But the betrayal runs deeper than she ever imagined. Jason reveals documents—signed under her name—that transfer all her assets, including her company and her late father’s properties worth over three billion won, into his control. With nothing left to hide, Jason turns against her completely—and moves to reopen her father’s murder case abd she is the prime suspect— the police would be more than thrilled to help. Alone, hunted, and stripped of everything, Scarlett has only one option: disappear. Under a false identity, she flees to Russia with a single burning vow—to reclaim what was stolen, uncover the truth behind her father’s death, and make those who betrayed her pay. Little does she know just how close and yet impossibly far her father’s murderer truly was to her. But fate has other plans. On her way, Scarlett is attacked. In her desperate escape, she collides with Xavier Grey—a ruthless, calculating, and dangerously charming Mafia Don. To Scarlett, Xavier is the perfect weapon she needs for her revenge— cold and calculating, with a heart devoid of any feelings. She offers him a deal: help her take revenge and uncover the truth behind her father’s murder. Xavier agrees… on one condition. He wants her body, her loyalty, her complete submission to him alone. With no other choice, Scarlett steps into the dark world of the Mafia—where power is everything, trust is an illusion, and secrets are deadly. But somewhere between danger and desire, something begins to change. Scarlett—who swore to feel nothing but vengeance—finds herself drawn to the very man she should fear. And Xavier? He doesn’t do love. As buried secrets begin to surface and the truth behind her father’s murder edges closer, Scarlett realizes the cost of her choices may be far greater than she ever imagined. Because in a world where love is weakness and trust is fatal… falling for Xavier Grey might be the most dangerous mistake of all. The story is a revenge-driven mafia romance that pits a vengeful, heartbroken woman against a dangerously charming Don. PLEASE READ WITH CAUTION . THERE ARE SOME EXPLICIT AND VIOLENT SCENES IN THIS NOVEL. MUCH LOVE

The universe is vast and strange, the world is much like so. Love and hate intertwined in the hand of fate, after the dust settled, all that left was only death. Six Immortal and five Demons, who else is the chosen one? In this day and age where human rules, people live and kill with magical tools. The lines of rights and wrongs are clear, while love and hate are ambigious. Would you live an ordinary life until your death, or take a risk with courage and charge ahead? "Of course, I will..." An old soul being reborn, a modern doctor, dimesional travelor Chen Yi finds himself in a world Meng cultivation. Ater toiling away tirelessly for hundred of years, finally he became an immortal. In his thoudsandth years of life in this world, Chen Yi was persued and cornered. Using the Winter Spring Butterfly, Chen Yi traveling back in time to when he sixteen, when he was still Shen Tian Yi of the Shen clan. Water Jett Meng, Water Blade Meng, Water Control Meng, Tiger Streng Meng, White Tiger Strenght Meng, Water Strenght Meng... Unbroken Flow Imprint Cutting Water Imprint, Manipulation of Water Imprint, Tiger-Aspect Strenght Imprint, White Tiger-Aspect Strenght Imprint, Water-Aspect Strenght Imprint... Meng cultivators nuture their Meng, while ghosts and gods cultivate their Divine Imprint! Which one is superior, nobody can say for certain. With his unique knowledge and experiece, he finally broke free and traveled the world. But the undercurrents seem to ran deeper than he remebered. .... All the artworks were made by the talented Sword immortal (bright_123i) on X ( twitter) XD. Follow me on Youtube for some animated shorts and chibi moment of this novel :D. YouTube channel: Sword Immortal

In another timeline… she chose power—and lost everything. Liora never expected to witness her own future. A version of herself feared across realms. A version that stood at the end of the world… alone. Because the demon prince who loved her was gone. Now trapped in the Deep Border—a place where reality bends and fate is rewritten—Liora is forced onto the same path. Every step brings her closer to becoming that version of herself. Every choice pulls her further from the people she wants to protect. And every moment she hesitates… Brings Cairis closer to death. But something is watching her. Not to stop her. Not to kill her. But to make sure she becomes what she was always meant to be. Choose love… or become something unstoppable.

They call him Ghost. A name whispered in fear across warzones, black markets, and underworld circles. To the world, he's a phantom—a faceless mercenary who leaves no trace but bodies in his wake. To his enemies, he’s a death sentence. To his brothers-in-arms in Graveyard, he’s family. But to himself... he's a haunted man searching for a past stolen in gunfire and smoke. After a flawless mission deep in the Eastern Province, Ghost returns to the hidden forest base he's called home for sixteen years. Yet the victory is short-lived. His foster father, the commander delivers an unexpected order: "That was your last mission." Now, Ghost—real name Miles Sterling—must step out of the shadows of war and into a world he’s never known. Guided only by a scarred letter, a fading memory, and the voice of a woman he hasn’t seen since the day everything was taken from him. But war forged more than his body and name. Behind the mask, behind the scars, Miles has another secret. One he’s kept hidden even from his brothers in arms. He’s not just a weapon. He’s a ghost with a fortune—a hidden empire he built in silence, across borders and black markets, forged in strategy and blood. A man of many names, and many shadows. Beneath the bullets, tattoos, and silence lies a truth buried in ashes. And Ghost is about to dig it up—one letter, one enemy, one memory at a time.

Cornered by humans in the dwindling vampiric population, Dulce Monteserrat simply wants a companion. One that wouldn't betray his trust and turn him to the human guards ever on his heels, and one that would live longer than the average human. So he decides to summon a hound from the hells, a loyal beast to sit with him by the warm hearth. Only things don't go quite as planned, the first, second, and third time over... He finally gets his Hellhound but now he is surrounded by dangerous Demons he can't seem to get rid off. The noble Fiend he summoned no longer seem as eager to leave despite his pretenses and the Shadow Demon on a mission is starting to take things easy. At each other's necks from their first meeting, don't put the Vampire in the middle! The suave Incubus made his stance clear from the start, he had no intentions to leave, willing to fulfill Dulce's request of companionship, however that includes employee benefits - This Incubus needs to eat! And his precious Hellhound who had brought him so much trouble is dissatisfied with simply being a pet. "Can I be Master's mate?" DISCLAIMER: The cover does not belong to me, if you would like it to be taken down, a simple request will suffice.

the story is about an afganien boy , idris, who is bein saved by silas , a U S military officer. silas and his wife elena rise idris . after idris grow up an unknown cosin communicate with him, after brainwach him . idris becom a weapon in the hand of a terrorist organisation.

Warning - Dark romance. Age-gap romance. Werewolf bond. Emotional obsession. 18+ Elara Romano’s world crumbles the day her father dies, leaving behind one final wish: she must live under the protection of his oldest friend—Alessandro De Luca, the ruthless Alpha of Regina’s most powerful werewolf pack. Thirty-eight, cold, and untouchable, Alessandro had long promised her father he would protect Elara… but never imagined the pull of a bond he could not resist. In the shadows of the grand De Luca estate, rules are set, boundaries tested, and a mate bond awakens—one that neither Elara nor Alessandro can ignore. As whispers of danger, betrayal, and jealous rivals stir through the city, every stolen glance, every denied touch, and every secret shared brings them closer… and further into darkness. Between promises kept and desires forbidden, Alessandro and Elara must navigate a world where love is a curse, protection is a chain, and claiming what is theirs could destroy them both. release rate : 4 guaranteed chapter daily upload Support goals: 90 power stone in a week = +1 bonus chapter on Sunday. 10 golden ticket in a week = +3 bonus chapter on Saturday

Mana is the essence of the soul and what builds up life, those who are able to manipulate this energy are labelled as Witches. But as a minority, they were hunted nearly to extinction during the Dark Ages, but due to their perseverance they have survived until now. Even then the Witches now are nothing but used as tools, a Witch walking the same streets as a human is unheard of and even shamed, even having a Witch as a family member would end up in prejudice by others.

Accept the eternal suffering, or to break heaven itself? "I died again then again and again. They called me villain, called me evil, as i was just a stepping stone in their path to heavens. But why should I accept it? Why not i became the monster they called me, why not i became the evil the fear, why not become a real villan!" In a world where the fate system decides who lives and who dies, Zhao yang was never meant to win. He was trapped as a tutorial villain, killed by fated children again and again, he existed only to make them stronger. But when corruption becomes his only path to freedom, he takes it without hesitation. Between being Heaven's puppet while forging his own fate, Zhao yang has made his choice. Even if it means dragging every fated one into darkness with him. ---------- Not trying to waste your time so I will give you a little info here. This is cultivation world where both mc and other chosen one have system. Growth in mc's thinking, change in his behaviour. First pov used ( 80%) and third pov (20%). He believes in gender and age equality.

Died in the cold. Starved. Betrayed. Devoured by the very people he once trusted. In a world where humanity collapsed into chaos, kindness was a weakness-and he paid the price for it. But fate gave him something impossible. A second chance. He awakens 30 days before the apocalypse. This time, he knows what's coming: The freezing world. The rise of enhanced humans. The fall of civilization. And the moment the people closest to him chose survival... over him. But Jae-Min is no longer the same man. Cold. Calculated. Unforgiving. Armed with knowledge of the future, a growing spatial power, and unmatched precision as a sniper who never misses, he begins to prepare-not just to survive... But to dominate. As factions rise, monsters emerge, and the world descends into war, Jae-Min moves from the shadows-one step ahead, one bullet at a time. This time, he won't be the one abandoned. This time... he chooses who lives.

Lucien's control was fraying. He watched Elian's shoulders shake, watched fat tears roll down those flushed cheeks as the younger man tried—and failed—to hold back broken sobs. The sight should have disgusted him. Instead, it ignited something feral in his chest. "Be quiet, Elian," Lucien warned, voice low and strained. Elian's head snapped up, eyes blazing through the tears. "No! I will not be quiet!" His voice cracked, raw and defiant. "I demand you let me go. Set me—ah!" Lucien moved before he could think. In one brutal motion, he slammed Elian against the nearest wall, the impact knocking the breath from both of them. Elian's back hit stone with a dull thud, his wrists pinned above his head by one of Lucien's large hands. "Be quiet," Lucien hissed again, forehead pressed against Elian's, their breaths mingling hot and desperate. Elian whimpered, twisting uselessly in his grip. "You monster… you—" Lucien's mouth crashed down on his. It wasn't gentle. It wasn't a kiss—it was a claim. Hard, punishing, devouring. Elian gasped into it, the sound swallowed instantly as Lucien pressed closer, body caging him completely against the cold wall. The taste of salt from Elian's tears mixed with something sweeter, something that made Lucien's blood roar. Elian struggled for half a second… then his lips parted on a broken moan. Lucien pulled back just enough to growl against his mouth, "I said be quiet." But Elian—trembling, furious, aching—only whispered back, voice wrecked: "Make me." **** Some truths are worth killing for. ​Elian Morel was a ghost—until his father's execution dragged him into the light. Now a servant to Duke Lucien Valemont, the realm's most ruthless noble, Elian has one goal: Revenge. ​The Duke is cold, untouchable, and betrothed to a princess. Elian should hate him. He does. But when their bare hands finally meet, the air shatters. ​Lucien is hiding a monstrous secret. And so is Elian. ​As a royal wedding looms and treason whispers through the court, a forbidden desire ignites between master and servant. The Duke needs Elian's soul; Elian wants the Duke's blood. ​But in a kingdom built on lies, the truth is only a touch away. And when Elian's eyes turn crimson, no one—not even the King—is safe.

Yesterday you were an ordinary person, and today, against your will, you have ended up in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. A strange System looms before your eyes, the world around you is extremely unfriendly, and getting out of here is not easy at all. All that's left is to survive. *** This is a translation. Og name: STALKER - Путь человека

Something strange is happening in the world. “As all of you can see, the current situation here has gotten so out of control—” “It is so hard to believe that the world’s most prominent and successful pharmaceutical and biotechnology company has gotten attacked by terrorists—" All the news channels talked about nothing but strange murders taking place all around. Internet was flooded with all types of talks about the incidents going on. Many were dying, many were on the verge of death, many were sad and many cried in sorrow and mourn. The scent of death lingered in the air. Everything changed since that incident. The infamous incident of the 'Bloody Night', of which the cause remain unknown till now. Unknown atleast to public. The being responsible for all this mess and up-rest between everyone— Shrouded in shadows of mystery, thought to himself a genuine question; ‘How can humans be so cruel.’ While looking at the mess of blooded bodies piled up everywhere around him. ‘Are they any different from the evil brings they call ‘Demons’? No. They are the evil and savage ‘Demons’ themselves.' Determined to take his revenge, he marched on his journey to avenge his loved ones and to seek answers of all the mysteries that resolved around him. #Projectone #Overpoweredmc #Drama #Action #Romance #Sci-fi #R-18 #Supernatural #Urban #Dark #Mystery #Horror #Noir #Werewolf #Vampire #Zombies #Present #Past #Future #Seinen #Biohazard *Disclaimer:- THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION AND HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH REALITY AS SUCH PLEASE ENJOY THIS STORY THINKING OF IT AS A NORMAL FAIRY TALE OR FANTASY STORY. Thank you. Project-01: A mysterious saga of secrets and terror. Originally posted on Webnovel by [Asura_26]. Also available on Royal Road by [Asura_26] and on Tapas by [Asur] as of July 25, 2025. Support me :) Follow me on my social media for more updates: Instagram:- @wandering_existence_ X (Formerly known as 'Twitter'):- @Asur_26

In a future where humanity has already conquered the galaxy, a whole new realm of mystery and horrors beyond human comprehension opens up to them, the Primordial Expanse. For as long as he could remember, Alex worked in the mines of an asteroid so desolate it didn't even have a name. But to him, this was home. He knew that his future held nothing for him and he would die a lonely and forgotten death just like everyone else stuck on this godforsaken rock. That was, until one day he wakes up to the realisation that he would die soon, as the Primordial Expanse called for him. This mysterious realm is a place of promise and opportunity for many, but for people from the slums of society like Alex, it was only a curse that almost always guaranteed death. Follow Alex on his journey though the Primordial Expanse as he navigates his way through battles, trials and enemies to carve out a space for himself at the peak of the universe. *** [WSA 2024] This novel is purely a work of fiction, any names, locations and characters are all made up and do not depict or represent the real world.

I was never supposed to exist. Never claimed. Never chosen. I grew up unwanted, surviving a life that treated me like a mistake. By the time the truth found me, I had already learned how to endure pain and how to return it. They say the Sentinels are extinct. They’re wrong. When the past comes calling, it doesn’t ask for forgiveness. It demands blood, loyalty, and a price I’m no longer willing to pay. A stolen identity. A contract marriage. An Alpha Prince who should have been untouchable. Kasper is everything I was denied. Power. Status. Legacy. And now, he is mine. I am not here to beg for a place. I am here to take it. Because I am more than the girl they abandoned. I am the last Sentinel. And this time, I will not disappear.

On her wedding day, Kristen discovers Finn’s infidelity and decisively calls off the marriage. Finn sneers, “Kristen, do you really think you can survive in showbiz without me? Don’t be naive.” Kristen still blocks his WeChat, phone number, and every other contact. Finn waits carelessly for Kristen to come crawling back—until he realizes… Luxury endorsements, hit variety shows, invitations from top directors—Kristen’s resources soar so high that haters spread rumors she’s latched onto a powerful man, even that she’s had a secret child. At last Finn can’t sit still and goes to confront her—only to run into his good brother, Jason. Jason, president of the Jin City Group, a towering figure in the Capital’s circle and a business titan, keeps a low profile for years, yet online chatter about him never stops. More importantly, he and Finn have been friends for many years. Late at night, the two men meet at her apartment door—and come to blows. Eyes red, Finn grits out, “Jason, she’s my fiancée!” Jason straightens his collar with lazy precision and reminds him, “She used to be.” Finn moves to swing again when the tightly shut door opens. Kristen leans there, languid. “Finished? Come in and help me peel a pomegranate.” Finn’s face lights up. “Kris, I knew you wouldn’t—” Before he can finish, Jason has already stepped inside ahead of him, changing into a pair of black house slippers identical to the ones on Kristen’s feet. Before the door closes, Jason’s voice drops a frosty line: “Next time we meet, remember to call her sister-in-law.” Once the door clicks shut, Jason pins Kristen against it in a heated kiss, fingertips brushing the tear mole at her eye as his voice turns hoarse. “Tell me—him or me?”