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This book is a companion lore archive to "The Beast Within" series. It is entirely OPTIONAL and not required to understand the main story. Book One: "The Awakening of the Noctusborn" Book Two: "Yulong" Book Three: "The Bloodclaw" https://linktr.ee/jjwaka TikTok.com/@jjwakawaka pinterest.com/jjwaka1144/ instagram.com/jjwaka414 Note on Illustrations & Coats of Arms: All coats of arms, symbols, and illustrations in this work were created specifically for this fictional universe. They do not represent real state, noble, or organizational coats of arms. Copyright 2025 JJWaka & Wayne Shao. All rights reserved. This work is protected by copyright. Any reproduction, distribution, translation, adaptation, public performance, or other use—even in part—is prohibited without the express written permission of the authors. Publication of this work is reserved exclusively for the authors—regardless of platform, medium, or format. Any further publication or use by third parties, even for non-commercial purposes, is strictly prohibited. All characters, plot lines, texts, musical compositions, sound recordings, visual elements, and other creative content are the intellectual property of the authors.

When Rosalind follows her father to a grand banquet in the kingdom of Eryndor, she expects nothing but humiliation as her father intends to pawn her off to settle his gambling debts. Rosalind is fiercely unwilling to be controlled and is definitely unprepared for the attention of King Alaric, the kingdom’s feared tyrant whose dangerous charm and ruthless reputation make the bravest men tremble and women weak in their knees. Intrigued by her defiance, Alaric claims Rosalind as his own, and suddenly she is trapped in his castle, under the scrutiny of his watchful eyes, sinful tongue, and burning touch. Desperate to escape, she discovers a secret ally in a mysterious servant, one whose true identity shocks her and forces her to question everything she thought was real, with the fact that her father hadn't been in debt at all but had handed her to the malicious king with evil intentions. Rosalind finds herself caught between two men: the controlling, prideful king who desires her completely, and the enigmatic servant who sees her as more than a prize. In a palace where deception is law and freedom is impossible, can Rosalind survive and who will truly claim her heart?

Elifero, a 13yro boy lived a quiet life in a modest village with his mother, uncle and two younger sisters. The village is steeped in old stories of gods, mythical creatures and strange abilities but over centuries, they have become nothing more than bedtime tales. One day, something stirs in the forest surrounding the village, a presence that feels both ancient and terrifying. Elifero begins to notice signs that the stories might not as fanciful as everyone believes. Shadows move where they shouldn't, the air grows thick with unease, and whispers of old powers reach his small home. As he steps further into this harsh and hidden reality, Elifero realizes that survival will demand courage, cunning, and a hope he might not yet understand. In a village where myths awaken and danger lurks behind every corner, Elifero's journey has only just begun. "I am also publishing this story under the name Ore_Three100 on Royal Road."

Angel,a wealthy and privileged American teeneger keeps dreaming about a mysterious clock tower. Every night, she finds herself trapped between strange worlds — dark woods filled with glowing fairies and terrifying creatures, a mysterious boy with green eyes, and another hidden beneath a black hoodie. When Angel’s wealthy family suddenly moves to London, she discovers the clock tower from her dreams is real. As Angel grows closer to Samuel, the boy she keeps seeing in her dreams, the two uncover hidden secrets surrounding the ancient tower and their families’ pasts. But the deeper they search for answers, the more dangerous the mystery becomes. Because some secrets were buried for a reason. Genre: Fantasy • Mystery • Romance • Adventure • Betrayal @copyright..MD_forlife

On the night before her wedding, Arabella Montclair believed she was the luckiest wolf alive. Mated to the powerful Alpha Victor Ashford. Chosen by the Moon Goddess. Finally free from a lifetime of living in her stepmother’s shadow. She poured her heart into planning the perfect ceremony, convinced that tomorrow would mark the beginning of her happily ever after. Instead, it became the day her world shattered. Before the entire Silver Moon Pack, Arabella walks into her own wedding hall, only to find her mate standing at the altar with another bride. Her stepsister. Humiliated and exposed, her most guarded secret is revealed: she carries an F-class fertility rating, deemed cursed, unworthy of bearing an heir. In a world where fertility defines a wolf’s value, she is rejected, discarded, and publicly stripped of her title as mate. “I reject you.” With those words, her bond is severed. Her wolf falls silent. And Arabella is condemned to the lowest fate imaginable, declared a breeder, a life worse than slavery. Beaten. Broken. Forgotten. But fate is far from finished with her. On the very day she is cast aside, the immortal Lycan King, Enzo Obsidian, arrives unannounced at Silver Moon Pack. A ruthless ruler with violet eyes and centuries of power behind him, Enzo has come to investigate corruption festering within the pack. He expected deceit. He expected betrayal. He expected blood. He did not expect her. Among the women paraded before him as entertainment, one figure stands out, a girl in torn white lace, head bowed, silent yet defiant. She smells of pain… and something far rarer. She does not belong there. As secrets unravel and hidden truths surface, the rejected breeder may be more than what anyone believes. And the king who fears nothing may soon find himself entangled in a fate neither of them saw coming. Because sometimes, the one deemed unworthy by a pack… is the one destined to stand beside a king.

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"So naive, Melanie. So stupid." Those were the last words I heard before a bullet ended my life. Betrayed by my best friend and murdered by her boyfriend, I thought it was the end. Instead, I woke up in a cold wedding hall, wearing a dress worth a kingdom and staring into the icy eyes of Duke Draven Everfrost. I’ve transmigrated into The Duke’s Obsession—as Seraphina Helene Valemont, the villainess destined to be executed by her own husband for treason. My wedding vows haven't even been spoken, yet the Duke has already declared my silence as submission. In this world of ruthless aristocrats and deadly magic, I have only two goals: Avoid the executioner's blade. Never trust anyone again. But with a mysterious "System" breathing down my neck and a husband who treats me like a political prisoner, surviving the first night might be harder than avoiding the end of the book. [MISSION UPDATE: PRIMARY OBJECTIVE - AVOID EXECUTION. CURRENT RISK: CRITICAL.] reach out via Instagram @merah_writes via TikTok @merah_writes via YouTube @merah_writes

“Once you sign it, you belong to my world and there’s no turning back.” On her birthday, Sarah McKaley discovers her boyfriend’s betrayal—with her own best friend. Heartbroken and humiliated, she never expected anything to change her life forever. A desperate decision ties her to Jayden Lin, the ruthless CEO of SJ Corporation. Cold. Powerful. Untouchable. He is also her ex-boyfriend’s stepfather. What begins as a contract marriage meant to protect reputations and secure her career soon turns into something far more dangerous. Beneath Jayden’s controlled exterior lies a man who doesn’t let go of what he claims as his—and the way he looks at Sarah makes it impossible to tell where the contract ends, and desire begins. She knows she should walk away. But once she becomes Jayden’s wife, turning back is no longer an option.

‎*Mature Content* Vivian Ravenscroft was never meant to live this life. ‎Swapped at birth by a desperate mother—not just to save her, but to place her where destiny could shape her—Vivian grows up under the powerful Ravenscroft name, believing Sebastian, ten years her senior, is only an untouchable brother figure. ‎Protective. ‎Distant. ‎Forbidden. ‎Until the night violence shatters her world. ‎As she recovers, the truth unravels: her royal bloodline, a father who erased her existence, and the devastating reason she was raised beside Sebastian—to bond with the one man she was never allowed to love. ‎The man who looks at her and whispers, ‎“I thought you had given yourself away…” ‎Only to learn her heart—and her body were never claimed by another. ‎Stanley was never love. ‎He was survival. ‎Drawn into royal decrees, billionaire rivalries, and laws written in blood, Vivian must decide whether to obey a destiny chosen for her—or fight for the one her heart recognizes. ‎Because the way Sebastian looks at her now… has changed. ‎It lingers. ‎It burns. ‎It strips away every lie she once believed. ‎At a royal wedding watched by kings, presidents, and the most powerful names in the world… ‎the distance between them finally breaks. ‎And when the night falls— ‎There are no more titles. ‎No more rules. ‎No more pretending. ‎Only him. ‎Only her. ‎In the quiet heat of a marble bath, where silence wraps around them and the past finally loosens its grip… ‎his hand finds hers. ‎His touch is no longer restrained. ‎And when he kisses her, ‎It is deep. ‎Unsteady. ‎Years of control slipping all at once. ‎Vivian doesn’t stop him. ‎She melts into him… answers him… trusts him. ‎Because somewhere between the lies, the pain, and the years they were forced apart— ‎her heart had already chosen him. ‎And when he finally takes that last step… ‎When the space between them disappears— ‎She breaks. ‎A soft cry leaving her lips. ‎A moment of pain… of truth… of surrender. ‎And then— ‎Nothing but him. ‎Because what she gives him that night is not just her body— ‎but the part of her that has never belonged to anyone else. ‎Her first. ‎Her only. ‎Sealed in a moment neither of them can ever take back. ‎Because some bonds are not accidents. ‎They are written long before birth. ‎Tested through pain. ‎And fulfilled in the moments where resistance finally turns into surrender. ‎And love like theirs… ‎Was never meant to be broken.

Andrea Campbell’s life collapses the day she catches her husband cheating with a wealthy older woman. The scandal spreads fast. The divorce is brutal. And the investors keeping her struggling bakery alive disappear overnight. Just when she thinks things can’t get worse, her childhood rival walks back into her life. Matthew Maychild—arrogant, infuriating, and the billionaire heir to a powerful company. To inherit his late father’s empire, Matthew must prove to the board that he has grown into a responsible leader. Their solution? Marriage. His offer is simple: Two years. One contract marriage. No emotions. His name will repair her public image and bring investors back to her bakery. But fake marriages are dangerous things. Because Andrea is hiding a secret that could destroy everything— an eight-year-old daughter the world doesn’t know about. And when a photo from her past suddenly resurfaces online, exposing the truth to millions, the contract marriage becomes more than a business arrangement. It becomes a war for reputation, trust, and survival.

Anning is an ordinary girl, living quietly in her own world (which means an introvert), but who would've thought that her peacefulness will not last longer than expected. Anning didn't know what awaited her, but she did know one thing - 'She' won't leave her side, and is her only exception - Baizhi, a soft girl with an even softer temperament. Just the name of that person was enough to turn her head. Because Anning gained an unrequited love from someone else too - Sizi, a sharp beauty pretending to be a blunt one. Was it really an unrequited, unwanted love, or something deeper? In the new world, she not only has to reach her only unwanted goal, but also has to bear the most painful feeling of the world too - betrayal. Not only she but the person closest to her had to also feel the misery and partake in every adventure even if she don't want to. The betrayal given by someone this much close to her is so much painful that she found the gift of death much more appetizing, specially when the one she hated and had hurt her in the most possible way was her only amendment, but heavens didn't let her do that too. She can't because of the shackles. Because someone wouldn't let her. Yes, if there was someone who wouldn't let her live then there was also someone who will make her live even on their ashes. Will Anning be okay, if she got to know that the person whom she despised, was the person actually fated for her, the one who accompanied her in every tryst of her life, including death itself ? Things are not the same as it looks on the surface. So many people wearing different facades, having the most insidious secrets. The slowburn was really infectious. This side, Anning was fighting with her own feelings, and on the other, two professors were also shackled by their own reasons. Professor Lin (Lin Huang) and professor Qing (Qing Lan), have their own dynamics. The love between them is not so easy, because the unspeakable secrets were screaming in their heads, trying to tell them that they don't belong to each other. But making two persons who shares same souls part each other really that easy? Are really Anning and Baizhi fated for each other? Or there is some secret Baizhi is hiding? And what about Sizi, whom even if Anning doesn't wants to, finds an unexplainable comfort with? Definitely not the friendship type of comfort, but something deeper and more darker. Like some past life connection? Would it really be a happy ending ? To know more let's dig into the queersome story, and find out what's the real truth. Because the things are not really like they are. This is my first book, so please guide me further in this journey of novels and sit in your seat tightly or lie on your bed to just enjoy. #gl #girllove #yuri #blsidecouple #lgbtq #glsidecouple #mystery Thank you so much......

“I want to live too...” Those were the last words he uttered before being left behind, torn apart by the fallen. Yet betrayal, anger, and frustration were not the deepest emotions he felt. Not even the pain of being ripped apart, flesh by flesh. It was clarity, much like his name. Lucid understood then that maybe, just maybe, he had spent his life the wrong way. Perhaps, in his next life, he would have better luck. However, Lucid awakens in a strange purple forest that feels both foreign and strangely familiar. Against all odds he had survived; he had not been reincarnated. Nor transmigrated into another body. He remembers everything; that much remains clear. He is still himself. Yet his face is hidden behind a peculiar haze of mist-like substance, and his body is covered in torn rags. Suddenly a voice chimes inside his head—a beautiful, elegant voice. A voice that seems to belong to a long-fallen deity named Alice. But upon realization, she is just as lost as he is. She cannot remember her own past, and yet, she carries a hope he himself lacks. Alice guides him forward through the scattered realms, and as they journey together, Lucid may be the only thing capable of restoring this fallen deity to her former divinity. And in return, she may be the only one capable of leading him home. Or perhaps fueling the twisted desire buried deep within him. Revenge. After all, he has not forgotten.  *** What to Expect •  Slow-burn •  Transmigration, Isekai and fantasy •  An overpowered protagonist forced through brutal struggle and grit •  Heavy moral conflicts, difficult choices, and the weight of duty •  A consistent main cast that grows and supports one another •  Mystery-driven worldbuilding •  Character-focused progression •  Subtle romance  •  AI opening chapter illustrations  *** Schedule: 2 chapters on Tuesday  2 chapters on Saturday  *** Patreon Daily release schedule   *** Join my Discord! https://linktr.ee/Cr1msonLight

SYNOPSIS They say the enemy of my enemy is my friend but what happens when that friend becomes an enemy you cannot escape? Fiona Brett's rise as a promising actress is abruptly derailed when her parents, desperate to save the family from financial ruin, accept a marriage proposal on her behalf from a man she barely knows. Forced to shoulder the burden of her family’s survival, Fiona is compelled to sacrifice her own dreams. Seeking solace, she turns to the love of her life, Alexander only to discover him entangled with her own sister. Betrayed and heartbroken, Fiona meets a tragic end at the hands of those she trusted most. But fate gives her a second chance. Reborn on the very day everything fell apart, Fiona awakens with a burning resolve: revenge. Determined to reclaim her life, she strikes a dangerous deal with her fiancé, a pact laced with thorns and unforeseen consequences. As her past wounds begin to heal, Fiona finds her heart ensnared deeper than ever by Manson’s dangerous game yet even he is unaware that he, too, has been caught in its snare. Together, they step into a world far darker than Fiona could have imagined: a world of deception, hidden truths, ruthless manipulators, and long-burried sins. She soon realizes that the game she thought was hers alone is far larger than any personal vengeance, orchestrated by forces far beyond Manson, herself, or any other player. In a tangled web of greed, betrayal, and power, one question remains: who will emerge victorious?

There was no limit to how cruel fate could be. None of us could have predicted what would happen. We were simply struggling not to be crushed under this burden. —Mitsuki Yusha— You will witness the suffering of the people living in these two worlds, where their fates are intertwined like a ball of silk, and which are rife with flawed systems and corrupt rulers. The events unfold as Yusha, having entered a dungeon to support his family, wields a sword he is unworthy of – one that no one else can use. The emergence of the sword’s true owner, the awakening of the demon god Meian Tenkan – a legendary figure – and the events as seen through the eyes of the people... We will follow this journey together, through the perspectives of at least four or five different characters. You will also see how Yusha saved these two worlds, changed their destinies, and restored those hellish realms. And, of course, after turning the world into a better place, we will witness firsthand how that sword gradually transformed him into a demon.

In a fractured realm where power and perception decide everything, two royal sisters stand on opposite sides of fate—one feared as a tyrant, the other believed to be a symbol of hope. But in a world where nothing is as it seems, trust becomes fragile, and truth is easily rewritten by unseen hands. Beneath the palace’s golden silence, hidden motives begin to twist every bond into something dangerous. As the kingdom slowly falls into uncertainty, love, loyalty, and belief will be tested—because even the purest hearts can be shaped by lies.

The ordinary world is not what it seems. Many strange events unfold in the background but go unnoticed by the masses or are covered up. A supernatural world exists along with the natural world which can only be seen by those called Balancers. Spirits and Evil Spirits exist along with Balancers who possess unique powers to see and fight them. Among the many ordinary humans, a girl undergoes a lot of suffering and experiences a prophetic vision. It grants her knowledge of the hidden world and of some future events. The girl loses almost everything she has and then takes the steps needed to become a Balance Breaker. Her past identity has to be abandoned for the sake of survival so she renamed herself Ash. Ash gains the powers of a Skin-Walker and begins living in such a world taking on the appearances of others, experiencing their lives and living under the mask of another person.

He threw money on the bed after our one-night stand. I threw it back in his face at his own inauguration. By sundown, we were engaged. By the week's end — married. Franklin Flemington needed a wife to secure his empire. I needed a miracle to save my family. For two years, we played our parts flawlessly — the golden couple the whole city envied. Behind closed doors, I was invisible to him. When the two years were up, I handed him divorce papers without blinking. He stared at me like I'd lost my mind. "I've given you everything a husband should. What more do you want from me, Octavia?" I smiled, signed my name, and walked out. I thought that was the end. I thought I'd finally won. I forgot one thing — Franklin Flemington has never lost anything in his life. And he has no intention of starting with me. Game on.

Bloody Agent (Abstract): A shadow moves where justice cannot. Known only as the Bloody Agent, she is feared, hunted, and whispered about in silence. Once a loyal operative, betrayal turned her into something far more dangerous—a woman with nothing left to lose. Now, she walks the line between hero and villain, taking down powerful enemies with ruthless precision. But when a new mission uncovers a conspiracy bigger than anything she’s faced before, the Bloody Agent must confront her past and decide: is she fighting for revenge… or redemption? In a world of secrets, blood, and broken trust, survival comes at a deadly cost.

What if Destiny grew increasingly irritated with Dumbledore’s constant meddling and, finally tired of the old fool’s attempts to manipulate fate, decided to take matters into her own hands? What if Harry Potter, shaped by Destiny herself, becomes a cunning and ambitious force. Determined not just to survive but to rule, he sets his sights on controlling the entire wizarding world. Can Dumbledore or Voldemort stop this new Harry, who’s more dangerous and unpredictable than either of them could have imagined? Or will they become pawns in his game for ultimate power?