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'Do I even want to do this all again? I could just never use it. It could end now. I could just let it end...' At the brink of death, Kaius Seraphall’s seemingly useless Artifact finally activates, sending him back fifteen years in time to his home planet of Zenin. A world plagued by Demons and interspersed with other supernatural beings. Now, able to start again in an attempt to change his fate, Kai begins to manipulate the threads, desperate to avoid his demise and the betrayal that drove him to the doomed planet to begin with. But what was he going to do now with no power and only the knowledge of what was to come? And why was his closest friend, the man who had betrayed him in the past, acting so strangely towards him? He hated him…right? Spotify Playlists - Twisted Artifacts I Twisted Artifacts II Loulou

Volume 01 & 02 laced together for your convenience! Thank you all for your patience and understanding as I condense a few things on my shelf in order to get you all as much content as possible! Volume 01 will be clearly defined for you so that there is no confusion, yeah? I was a very... angsty, quixotic, strange kid. I grew into a.... anxious, quixotic, strange adult, lol. Go read along, Young Me would really appreciate it. See you all at the last page. Oh, you are here for Volume 02? It's just more old journal entries of mine, but this time things are a bit more...weighty? Complicated? These journals were written 12 years after those of Volume 01! Let us cringe a little more. Maybe a little less? Looking back now, I wasn't that naive...was I? *Names will be omitted and replaced with "XXXXX" in order to keep some semblance of privacy.*

I told myself I was over him. I built a new life, found someone who loves me, and tucked the past away like a closed chapter. But now… he’s back. The one who broke my heart, and still somehow owns pieces of it. His presence stirs old memories, familiar feelings, and the ache I thought time had healed. As my heart teeters between what is and what was, I’m left with one impossible question: do I stay with the love that’s steady and safe… or return to the fire that never truly died?

This story begins during the canon timeline, bridges world-breaking events, and continues past the series finale. Dracule Marya Zaleska has always lived in the shadow of her father, Dracule Mihawk, the world’s greatest swordsman. But Marya is no ordinary heir to a legendary name. Gifted with the enigmatic Oni-Oni no Mi (Mist-Mist Fruit), she wields the power to summon spectral apparitions and manipulate the veil between the living and the dead. Yet, this power is both a blessing and a curse, as it binds her to a destiny she does not yet understand. Determined to escape her father’s towering legacy, Marya sets out on a journey to uncover the truth about her mother, a woman shrouded in mystery who sacrificed herself to protect a secret so profound it could shake the foundations of the world. Along the way, Marya discovers fragments of her mother’s past—clues that lead her to ancient ruins, forgotten battles, and a conspiracy that ties her family to the origins of the Devil Fruits themselves. As Marya delves deeper into the mysteries of her lineage, she navigates treacherous seas, faces off against ruthless enemies, and uncovers the truth about the Mist-Mist Fruit’s dark origins. But the closer Marya gets to the truth, the more she realizes that her parents’ sacrifices were not just for her sake—they were to protect the world from a looming catastrophe. As the line between ally and enemy blurs, Marya must confront the darkness within herself and decide whether to embrace her Mist-Mist powers or reject them to forge her own path. "Dracule Marya Zaleska: Oni Phantom - Devil Fruit Origins" is a tale of legacy, sacrifice, and self-discovery. In a world where the past and present collide, Marya’s journey will reveal the secrets her parents died to protect and challenge her to rise above the shadows of her name to become a legend in her own right. Will she uncover the truth in time to save the world, or will the weight of her legacy consume her? #FinalSaga #PostCanon #BridgeLore #PostTimeskip #CanonExpansion #WorldBuilding #HighWordCount #DailyUpdate

House of the Dragon fanfic with my original family. This is a rewrite, so let me know what you think in the comments

They told her to strike first. They never warned her what it would cost. When Andrea Johnson steps into her new school, she doesn’t just find bullies and rivals—she finds a dojo war tearing the city apart. Drawn into the ruthless Cobra Kai, Andrea learns to fight, bleed, and survive in a world where weakness means destruction. Friendships blur into rivalries. Enemies turn into obsessions. Every fight leaves more scars. And when blood spills on the mat, Andrea must decide—how far will she go to win? Enemies to lovers. Dojo wars. Blood and betrayal. This isn’t just a fight. It’s a war.

Before Atlanta. Before Cobra Kai. Before she became someone no one could control. Andrea Johnson wasn’t always the girl people learn to fear. Back in Germany, she was just… trying. Trying to belong. Trying to be enough. Trying to hold onto the version of herself that still believed in people, in love, in something soft. And then there was him. Tom Kaulitz—reckless, magnetic, impossible to ignore. He wasn’t safe, and she knew it. But he made her feel seen in a way no one else ever had. With him, everything was louder. Brighter. More dangerous. Until it wasn’t. What starts as something real slowly turns into something toxic—pulling Andrea deeper into a world of late nights, blurred lines, and emotions she can’t control. The more she gives, the more she loses herself. And when everything finally falls apart… it doesn’t just break her. It changes her. By the time she leaves Germany, Andrea isn’t the girl she used to be. She’s colder. Sharper. Untouchable. Carrying secrets, scars, and a kind of anger that doesn’t go away. Atlanta is supposed to be a fresh start. But some things follow you. And some versions of you… don’t stay buried.

When the LaRusso family moves to Southern California, Jennifer LaRusso expects sun, beaches, and a fresh start. She doesn’t expect to watch her older brother get humiliated by Cobra Kai’s golden boy. Johnny Lawrence is everything Jennifer hates — proud, ruthless, untouchable. And when he makes Daniel his favorite target, Jennifer decides she won’t stand by and cry. She’ll do something smarter. Instead of fighting the snake… she’ll charm it. Jennifer pretends to admire Johnny. Laughs at his jokes. Softens his edges. Slowly, carefully, she works her way past his guard — all to stop him from hurting her brother before the All Valley Tournament. It’s just a strategy. Until it isn’t. Because beneath the arrogance, Johnny isn’t what she expected. And the more time she spends with him, the harder it becomes to tell what’s real and what was part of the plan. But Cobra Kai doesn’t believe in softness. And when John Kreese begins to suspect that Johnny is hesitating… someone will have to pay for that weakness. With Daniel training in secret under Mr. Miyagi and the tournament drawing closer, loyalties fracture, hearts betray, and the line between manipulation and love begins to blur. Jennifer thought she could strike softly. She didn’t realize soft things can break the hardest.

“Broken Wolf” is a direct spin-off of Strike Until They Fall, continuing Andrea Johnson’s story after the war that destroyed Cobra Kai. Haunted by trauma, loss, and the ghosts of every friend she couldn’t save, Andrea returns to Germany— a wounded wolf forced back into the world she left behind. But home is no longer the sanctuary she remembers. Old memories resurface, new dangers emerge, and a familiar face from her past threatens to break open everything she’s tried to bury. This is a story of grief, survival, and the painful journey toward rebuilding a life that war has shattered.

When her family’s empire collapses overnight, Caro Beri is left with nothing but a desperate choice: lose everything… or sell her freedom to the most dangerous man in the city. Peter Shey is not just a billionaire, he is ruthless, controlling, and feared by everyone who knows him. His world runs on power, precision, and absolute loyalty. Love has no place in it. So when he offers Caro a contract marriage, it comes with one condition: no feelings, no mistakes, no betrayal. But Caro is already hiding a secret that could destroy him. Forced into his cold, luxurious world, she becomes both his greatest asset and his most dangerous weakness. As Peter begins to trust her, protect her, and need her, Caro finds herself falling for the one man she was never supposed to love. Because behind her obedience lies a truth she cannot escape: she is being controlled… and Peter Shey is the target. Every stolen glance, every touch, every moment of closeness becomes a lie wrapped in something dangerously real. And when the truth finally comes out, it won’t just break a contract, it will destroy a man who never believed in love… and a woman who was never meant to keep his heart.

When Orion, the leader of the Nightshade Pack, finds an injured woman near his territory, he makes an impulsive decision to bring her into his pack for treatment. Doubts linger, as she may be a spy sent by the Enclave, led by the ruthless Luna, Victoria. What was supposed to be a straightforward case of recovery quickly becomes complicated. When Sophia awakens, she is plagued by amnesia, remembering only her name. Orion faces a dilemma: should he send her away or allow her to stay? Ultimately, he decides to keep her until her memories return. As Sophia adjusts to life in the Nightshade Pack, a deep connection forms between her and Orion. They begin to realize they belong together, but what will happen when Sophia’s memories start returning in fragments? Will those memories destroy not only their bond but also the safety of the entire pack? NB: Luna in this novel is a different concept, it doesn't just mean the wife of the Alpha. And also this book is rated 18.

This is complete English translation of Ang Mutya Ng Section E. The best that you will find. Dive into the world of JayJay, Keifer and Yuri.

He transmigrated into Aemond Targaryen on the night he was meant to lose an eye. He knew the history. He knew the fight. He knew exactly how fate was supposed to carve him into a monster. So he tried to change it. But when the dagger fell, the one who paid the price was not him. From that moment on, history broke. Branded as a kinslayer, feared as a monster, and forced onto the path of the Green faction, Aemond steps into a future no one remembers—one shaped by blood, dragons, and political betrayal. Regent of the Realm. Rider of Vhagar. The man who should not exist. This time, the Dance of the Dragons will not follow the script. ... This is a translation of a Chinese Novel, with minor changes in some parts of the original story.

Warning: Heavy sexual content and a fucked up male lead. Throw morally grey out the window. Excerpt: "Do you trust me?" His hand drifted to her neck. If he had asked her to walk into the fire with him right then, to tumble willingly into chaos, she would have said yes without hesitation. Her entire body shivered as she nodded, heart hammering, her pulse a wild drum against her ribs. "Always use your words, Bambola. Do you trust me?" he asked again. "Yes…yes…" Her back arched against him instinctively, skin flushed and glistening, every nerve screaming, every muscle taut and alive. Luca's other hand tightened at her neck, squeezing until she gasped for breath. The sensation was exquisite and terrifying, every nerve ending alight as he manipulated the fine line between restriction and pleasure. Vee squeezed her eyes shut, nails digging into his arm as she clung to him, her breath rattling in her chest. He sensed her reaching the edge and drove her closer, the hand at her neck tightening harder. "Luc…" she choked out, a fragmented plea that shattered as her body convulsed, releasing a hot, desperate wave against his fingers and the rug beneath them. Synopsis: She insulted the devil. He decided to own her. Veronica Scalese walks into New York’s elite club, ‘Commissioned’ by accident—and mouths off to the wrong man; Luciano Genovese popularly known as ‘The Devil’. He grants favours but gets your soul in return. When Luca comes to collect a debt from her father, the payment demanded is flesh. Veronica becomes both Luca’s weakness and his obsession. He burns his empire to the ground to keep her. Undressed by the Mafia God is a mafia romance story where power is foreplay, love is a liability, and the most terrifying thing a god can do… is fall. From the author that brought you: 1. Defying The Rogue Alpha 2. The Vampire's Luna 3. Undressed By His Arrogance

In a world where magic is forbidden and witches are hunted, Ashlynn Blackwell has hidden her mark of the witch since birth. The night of her wedding she's betrayed and her secret is exposed. Attacked by her husband and his knights, Ashlynn was abandoned and left for dead in the wilderness. Rescued by the vampire lady Nyrielle, Ashlynn is offered a choice: die as a human or embrace her power as a witch. Bound by a mystical blood pact, Ashlynn is plunged into a world of ancient magic, immortal vampires, and deadly political intrigue for the chance to find eternal love. [Bronze Winner: Weekly Love Tales - Vampire] [Book of the Month: September/October 2024]

Poems For Cj, and anyone else who is going through something, or feels alone.

Thrown together by a contractual marriage, Vivian and Gunner must navigate a world of political rivalries and personal betrayals to see if their love can withstand the treachery of The hill.

My father sold me to settle a gambling debt. I didn't know until the man I'd been serving coffee to for two months pulled out my chair at a brunch table in Vail — with an engagement clause that had my name on it. Signed eight weeks ago. Without my knowledge. Without my consent. My father couldn't look at me. Cole Ashford couldn't stop looking. Cole is the CEO of Palisade and the leader of the 303 — an organization that controls more of Colorado than anyone is supposed to know about. He bought my father's debt in one night, told him the clause was worthless before the ink dried, and let him sign it anyway. He knows my lease. My roasters. My routines. He broke into my apartment while I was in Vail and left a cup of coffee brewed exactly the way I brew it — still warm when I walked through the door. I hated him. I hated more the way my body wouldn't agree. His voice landed behind my ribs and spread where it had no business spreading. His gaze dropped to my mouth and I felt it on my skin for hours. The most dangerous man in Denver looked at me like I was the only thing his empire couldn't buy. I built Treeline from three years of tips and a lease in Union Station. Now I'm discovering the ground beneath everything I built belongs to a man who doesn't take what he wants — he builds a world where what he wants walks in on its own. Every touch he takes gives him nothing. Granite and ice. Every touch I choose to give him changes everything. He thinks he claimed me. He's wrong. The only version of me worth having walks in on her own. And I haven't decided yet. ⸻ Slow burn · Enemies to lovers · He falls first · She decides last · Arranged marriage · Possessive hero · Strong female lead · Mafia · CEO

#WSA entry "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 the man she loved, I thought death was the end. Instead, I woke up inside a novel. Not as the heroine. Not as a side character. But as Seraphina Helene Valemont—the villainess destined to be executed for treason by her own husband, Duke Draven Everfrost. Armed with knowledge of the original story, survival should have been easy. Avoid mistakes. Avoid enemies. Avoid the Duke. But the story refuses to stay the same. The Duke who was supposed to despise me begins protecting me… for reasons I don’t understand. Events I know by heart begin to change. Secrets buried for decades begin to surface. And the future I relied on becomes less reliable with every passing day. As political conspiracies threaten the empire and old legends refuse to stay buried, I find myself caught between a fate I desperately want to escape… and a man I was never supposed to trust. But the deeper I dig into this world, the more terrifying one question becomes: What if the most dangerous thing in this story was never the villainess? Because some monsters are not born. Some monsters choose to chain themselves. And some names should have remained forgotten. [MISSION UPDATE: SURVIVE.] [WARNING: ORIGINAL STORYLINE HAS DEVIATED.] [WARNING: UNKNOWN ENTITY DETECTED.] [CURRENT RISK LEVEL: CRITICAL.] 35 FREE CHAPTERS. 0 excuses. Kindly add to Library and Draven will protect you from Stephen. Refuse, and Malaki wins. Your choice. ‽Power Stones = Extra bonus chapters ‽Golden Tickets = Mass chapter drops This is my WSA 2026 entry. Vote for the Everfrosts. Or watch Stephen try again. [ Chapter release daily] reach out via Instagram @merah_writes via TikTok @merah_writes