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Sometimes life smiles at us, and at other times, it frowns. Authoress POV Meet Cali Rillion, a 22-year-old young woman struggling to make ends meet. After the tragic death of her parents in a fatal car accident, Cali is left with the responsibility of caring for herself and her younger brother. Cali’s parents were wealthy business tycoons—successful and respected. Unfortunately, envy followed their success. Two years ago, they were ambushed by jealous rivals, an attack that resulted in their deaths disguised as a fatal car crash. At just 20 years old, Cali was forced to grow up fast. She took on the responsibility of caring for herself and her little brother, Edward, after their aunt, Rita, seized all their parents’ properties. Left with no other choice, Cali began searching for a job. Sadly, for years, most employers were more interested in exploiting her than helping her survive. Eventually, she settles for a secretary position at B&S Incorporated, a company owned by the famous billionaire, Bryan Smith. Bryan Smith, 25 years old, is a wealthy playboy who has no interest in settling down, despite constant pressure from his mother, Rachel Smith. Now, Bryan finds himself in need of a woman who can pretend to be his fiancée during his mother’s stay at his mansion. As for Cali, her life is a complete mess, and she desperately needs $200,000 to solve her problems. Extract from the story “Do you really need this job?” he asked. What is wrong with this billionaire? If I didn’t need this job, would I even be here? I thought angrily, hissing inwardly. I nodded and muttered a quiet yes. “So, how desperate are you?” he asked, leaning back in his chair as he waited my reply

Natalie & Zane: Love Beyond Lives Shunned by her pack as the Traitor's daughter, Natalie Cross—a werewolf without a wolf—has endured more pain than most could imagine. Forced to bear the mark of a ruthless alpha, rejected by her destined mate, and ultimately banished, she finds herself alone and unwelcome among her kind. With the Alpha's scent branding her as untouchable, no other pack will take her in. Desperate and discarded, Natalie hides among humans, scraping by in a world that doesn’t know or care about her true identity. But everything changes when she crosses paths with an adorable wolf pup—and its enigmatic, wealthy owner. The man offers his help, something no one else has dared to do. Yet, kindness feels like a foreign concept to Natalie. Can she trust this stranger who harbours secrets as deep as her own? Or is his generosity just another trap, promising a fate darker than the one she’s already survived? Cassandra & Sebastian: A Forbidden Love A rogue werewolf and assassin, Cassandra is sent to kill a rare-blooded vampire—only to discover her target is Sebastian Lawrence, a powerful businessman with powerful friends. Sebastian turns out to be her fated mate. Torn between duty and an undeniable bond, she hesitates, sparking a deadly game of deception and desire. As Cassandra uncovers the dark truth behind her master’s orders, betrayal becomes her only way to save Sebastian. But her defiance marks them both for death. Now hunted by darkness itself, they must fight together to break her chains and defy fate itself. Will their love survive the war that threatens to consume them—or will destiny tear them apart forever? Easter & Jacob: Worlds Apart Easter's life is a prison—trapped in a loveless marriage to a man twice her age, tormented by a past she cannot escape. Guilt weighs heavy on her heart, a burden she has carried ever since a single lie cost her everything. When she meets Natalie, an enigmatic schoolmate who claims to have a solution to her suffering, Easter is skeptical. But Natalie doesn't just offer help—she hands Easter over to her brother, Jacob Bartholomew. Known as Mist, the Wolf Spirit, Jacob is no ordinary man. He is the legendary father of all werewolves—an ancient, powerful being wrapped in the illusion of a youthful, effortlessly charming man. From the moment Easter lays eyes on him, she is spellbound, drawn to him in a way she cannot understand, let alone control. But she knows better than to dream. How could someone as extraordinary as Jacob ever love someone as broken as her? Yet, Jacob sees her. Sees her pain, her strength, her fire. And what if his feelings run even deeper than hers? Bound by destiny yet divided by worlds, can a god and a mere human defy fate and find a way to become one? Or will the shadows of Easter’s past—and the forces that govern Jacob’s existence—tear them apart before they even have a chance?

Years ago, she walked away, shattering Xu Tao's world without a single goodbye. Now, she's back, but there's a devastating catch: she doesn't remember him. The intense, shared history, the first taste of true love—it's all a blank slate. Xu Tao is no longer the light-hearted boy she left behind. He is the cold, ruthless inheritor of an untouchable dynasty. Power drips from his every move, but the one thing he can't control is his lingering obsession with her. Appearing as a mysterious investor, he could have his vengeance, or he could seize this shocking twist of fate as a cruel, beautiful opportunity. As he draws her into his glittering, dangerous life, Xu Tao sets a perilous game in motion. He will rebuild their connection from the ground up, manipulating her amnesia until she depends on him completely. She may not remember the man she loved, but he will make sure she falls for the monster she had left.

"You think you can handle my world, Bella?" Leo growled, his eyes blazing with a dangerous intensity as he cornered her. "Once you're in, there’s no way out. I’ll destroy everything you are." Isabella’s breath caught, but she didn’t back down. Her voice was soft but unwavering as she whispered, “Maybe I’m not as fragile as you think. Maybe I want to be destroyed by you.” Leo’s hand gripped her chin, tilting her face up to meet his. “You have no idea what you’re asking for,” he warned, his tone dark and possessive. “I’ll take everything—your innocence, your light. You’ll be mine, completely.” She leaned in closer, her lips barely an inch from his. “Then take it, Leo. Take all of me.” ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* Isabella was beautiful and innocent, with a kind heart and a true desire to help others. Her innocence wasn't because she was naive, but because she chose to see the good in the world, even when she knew about its darker sides. She was quiet, preferring to stay behind the scenes, but when it came to hacking, she was fearless. Her mind worked like a supercomputer, able to break into any system with ease. Leonardo Moretti was the dangerous mafia boss everyone was warned to stay away from. He was cold, ruthless, and didn't seem to care about anything. But everything changed when he found himself unexpectedly married to Isabella, a woman who seemed innocent and weak. What would happen when Leonardo discovered that his new wife was not just any woman, but a super hacker? ⚠️ WARNING ⚠️ - Mature Themes - He Fell First and Harder - 18+ Content - Mafia World - Weak to Strong - Slow burn

"In my past life, you died to get me out of the cage. In this life, I’ll build a golden palace to keep the world away from you." Li Meilin died in a roar of flames, her hand locked in the grip of Xie Zihan—the man who had shared her year of torture in the underground Syndicate. She was the discarded heiress; he was the runaway son of the Mafia King. They died as nobodies, mere shadows in the dark. Now, the fire has brought her back. Reborn on her eighteenth birthday, Meilin wastes no time. With the help of her loyal Mother Wu, she crushes her family’s plot to steal her inheritance and cancels her engagement to a traitorous fiancé. But her heart isn't on revenge—it’s on the boy who is currently starving in a basement. She finds him. Xie Zihan is eighteen, a genius coder working three part-time jobs, oblivious to the fact that his Mafia father is scouring the globe to bring him back to the underworld. Meilin founds Lin Capital and Shenghua Biotech, becoming the city's most feared mogul overnight. She "hires" Zihan as her secret weapon, moving him into a fortress of luxury. She provides the medicine for his mother and the servers for his genius. The world calls him her "kept man." They don't know he’s the architect of her financial empire. They don't know she’s hiding a Prince from his own Throne. The hunt is on. The Queen is ready. And this time, no one burns.

You’re making a mistake, Park,” he says finally, low and gravelly. “You don’t know what you’re dealing with.” I scoff. “I know exactly what I’m dealing with. A desperate man trying to cling to a dying empire.” His lips curl into a faint smile. “Empires rise and fall, Mr. Park. But family… family is forever.” His hand hovers just beside my reflection. Doesn’t touch me, but the proximity is almost more intimate than physical contact. “My empire is not falling apart Alistair” said Dante “What the fuck do you mean by that statement?

Maeve Thompson got an acceptance letter for a live-in maid job she never applied for. The pay was insane—enough to clear her debts and then some—so she figured the universe was finally throwing her a bone. She packed a bag, hopped on the bus, and showed up at the address. The gate alone made her stomach drop. Black iron wrought like thorns. Marble driveway stretching forever. The name on the plaque: Moretti Estate. Exactly like the over-the-top mafia mansion from that trashy romance novel she’d been roasting online for weeks. She laughed it off at first. Coincidence. Weird branding. Then she pulled the letter out again to double-check the details. Handwritten envelope. No company logo. Just her name in sharp black ink. Inside, one single line: “You said you could write a better story. Then write it.” Signed: the author’s pen name...Isabella Rossi the same one Maeve had been dragging in every snarky comment section. Before she could turn and run, the gates clanged shut behind her. Now she’s inside Bound by the Blade, dressed in the maid uniform, holding a bucket, watching Dante Moretti and Isabella Rossi glide past with those stupid golden spotlights haloing their heads like they’re the only characters who matter. Everyone else is background. Disposable. And Maeve? She’s the snarky extra who was never supposed to last past chapter ten. She knows how this book ends for people like her: stray bullet, poisoned tea, convenient “accident” to raise the stakes for the main couple. The writer’s challenge hangs over her like a guillotine. Fix the story. Rewrite the clichés. Survive the plot.

Bethany Larson was revered as a living legend. At fifty, she stood at the peak of the entertainment world—a globally known singer and actress who built her success with her own hands. Her name was a brand, her talent undeniable, and her fortune self-made. Yet the person she loved unconditionally and trusted the most became her executioner. Murdered by her much younger actor husband, who mockingly admitted he married her only for her wealth, connections and fame, Bethany’s life ended in betrayal and regret. As she lay on her own pool of blood, dying and watching him walk away with his men, she cried and desperately prayed to any God that was willing to answer her for one thing she had never asked for before: a second chance. And her prayer was answered. Bethany woke up in a hospital, not as herself, but as "Rosita Dixon", a twenty-three-year-old D-list singer and actress—the eldest daughter of the Dixons, one of the most powerful aristocratic families in the Republic of Hosiria. At first, she believed she had been given a new and easy life then she realized she was wrong after being told by her manager that the original Rosita Dixon is despised by society, mocked by the media, and treated cruelly by her own family. Now carrying Bethany Larson’s soul, memories, and experience, Rosita must survive a family that loathes her, an elite society that looks down on her, and an entertainment industry that has already judged her. This time, she is determined to live for herself—and never die powerless again.

Leng Pan never expected her late-night rant after reading a book about the apocalypse to change her life forever. Frustrated by the sheer stupidity of the second female lead in the novel; Apocalypse Rebirth', she criticized her tragic death, and the character’s blind loyalty to the female lead. But when Leng Pan wakes up, she finds herself inside the very novel; as the second female lead! She realizes she had transmigrated into the novel on the day she’s meant to hand over the jade bangle with a space to the so-called “best friend” who would betray her. With only seven days left before the world falls into chaos, Leng Pan refuses to follow the script. Instead of giving up her greatest advantage, she uses it to stockpile supplies, distances herself from the scheming reborn heroine, and most importantly; fights for the love of the male lead who once died trying to save her. Armed with foreknowledge, Leng Pan will change her fate. No more being used as a stepping stone. No more tragic endings. This time, she will survive. And she will thrive, even in the apocalypse. But what happens when the butterfly effect of her transmigration changes the script? Will her plans fail to keep up with the changes or will she rise above the author’s imagination and write her own story with the man who would kill and die for her?

After years of betrayal, torture, and heartbreak, Cleopatra Raison died filled with regret her dreams shattered, her heart in pieces. Until fate granted her the impossible. Reborn on the night before everything fell apart, she awakens with one blazing purpose to rewrite her destiny. This time, she will uncover every lie, expose every crime, and hunt down the people who destroyed her career and poisoned her life. At the end of that twisted path stands the man she loved without ever realizing it, Calvin the cold, calculating CEO still haunted by the ghost of their tragic first love. But vengeance and desire are a treacherous mix. As Cleopatra steps back into a world woven from deception, hidden truths, manipulation, and long-buried sins. She must decide whether to reclaim the love that once consumed her or burn it to ashes forever. The real question isn’t how far she’ll go, it’s whether she’s willing to return to the modeling world that cost her parents their lives; and what pieces of herself she’s prepared to sacrifice along the way.

Growing up as the 'pushover princess', Ashanti Rouges, was never more than a mere puppet to her own family, it was always the adopted one, Lila, who was showered with love and attention. Until Ashanti got forced married to a wealthy businessman according to their parents orders, now Lila is getting jealous and aiming to seduce its' husband, just to make Ashanti feel even miserable. But what Lila don't know, how she reacted was exactly how Ashanti expected her to be, and thanks to it, she could get on with her next plan, revenge.

On the night of her engagement, Stella Norton, the adopted and unworthy second daughter of James Norton, is accused of infidelity and replaced by her own sister. Humiliated and heartbroken, Stella is cast out of the hall under her father’s orders while her mother looks on. In a daze of pain and betrayal, she wanders into a club, desperate to drown her sorrow—only to fall into the arms of a stranger ~Adrian Carter~ whose presence feels dangerously magnetic. By morning, she wakes to a shocking reality. Adrian holding out a marriage certificate. “Mate, we’re married,” he said. "What mate?" What marriage?" "We were never school mates, how do you call me mate?" She shrieked. Adrian Carter, the cold and mysterious heir of the Carter Empire had a secret no one knows…he is the Alpha of the most powerful pack in Crown City. But fate doesn’t stop at secrets. As their worlds collide, Stella discovers that her own past is far from ordinary. Hidden truths, prophecies, bonds, and dark forces begin to rise—testing not only their love but their very fate. Will their marriage survive the storm of destiny? Can love survive when destiny itself demands blood and truth? Or will it consume them both?

The Light That Found Me is a slow-burn romance about ordinary courage, unexpected connections, and how a single moment of kindness can illuminate even the darkest corners of two lives.

THIS IS THE REWRITTEN VERSION(fixing inconsistency):(JANUARY 01-04-2026) Yanna Rivera is tired of surviving. A drowning college student in the gritty heart of Quezon City, she carries the crushing weight of her family’s predatory loans—a debt that threatens to bury them all. Her life is a suffocating cycle of panic and poverty, where she must make impossible choices just to keep the lights on. But deep down, Yanna harbors a secret, shameful craving: a desire to stop choosing. To stop thinking. To simply obey. Enter Camille Navarro. Camille is a whisper among Manila’s elite—a tattooed heiress with a body built for violence and eyes that strip souls bare. She doesn’t just acquire companies; she collects things that interest her. And when she discovers the desperate Rivera family on the brink of ruin, she doesn’t offer charity. She buys the debt. Overnight, Yanna’s creditor changes from a faceless loan shark to a woman who demands payment in flesh and obedience. The deal is a devil’s bargain: Yanna will live in Camille’s penthouse and serve her every whim until the ledger is cleared. But Camille is a meticulous sadist who sees the shivering masochist hiding behind Yanna’s fear. What begins with kneeling on munggo beans soon spirals into a dark, intoxicating world of ropes, leather, and headlocks that feel safer than any embrace Yanna has ever known. In the silence of the penthouse, Yanna discovers a terrifying freedom. Stripped of her autonomy, she is finally free from the burden of her chaotic life. But as the punishments turn into pleasure and the fear turns into worship, Yanna realizes she is falling for her tormentor. With the Navarro patriarch circling and the outside world threatening to shatter their twisted sanctuary, Yanna must face the ultimate question: Is she paying off a debt, or has she sold her soul to the only woman who knows how to break her perfectly? Tags: #BDSM #DarkRomance #Yuri #GL #Smut #Philippines #PowerImbalance #SadistxMasochist #SlowBurnToInferno #ExplicitContent #Mature18+

"Silence, longer than before stretched between us. I don't know how long our gazes stayed locked, but the tension in the air was definitely thick. The longer he stayed quiet, the more the doubts crept into my false confident armor. He was going to say no. Retrieving my fingers from his mouth, he finally broke the silence. "One night?" Is he saying yes? I didn't dare to breathe incase he's falsely leading me on, but I nodded. "One night." **** Raven Stewart has loved Ethan Henderson forever, so when she's married to him in a contract marriage, all she can do is hope the man will eventually fall for her. Three years down the road, and nothing's changed, so she decides to change tactics and seduce him instead. Fortunately for her, her methods work, but is Ethan really falling in love with Raven or is he doing all this for his own gain?

"Sold as a pawn to pay off his debts, just to forcefully become the cruel billionaire's wife" Elena Clark’s world turns when her father’s reckless debts catch up with him, and the man he owes—a cold-hearted billionaire named Justin Shawn—comes to collect his money. With no other means to pay him back, her father offers her hand in marriage as a means of paying his debts. ‎ ‎Trapped into an unromantic contract marriage, Elena is forced into a public life with Justin, playing the role of the perfect billionaire’s wife doll.Outwardly, their relationship is famous for romance and the romantic actions being displayed on social media, but behind closed doors, it’s all a business contract, no love just hate for each other ‎ ‎Justin’s icy aura chills Elena to the core. She’s a die hard fan of romance believing in love but it all gets shattered when she was forcefully married to Justin. Justin is the very embodiment of everything she despises: ruthless, calculating, unkind, selfish, self-centered and doesn't love.. His reputation is tainted by rumors of being so cruel.Elena has heard whispers of his inability to love anyone, after his heart got broken by a girl he once dated. ‎ ‎As Elena struggles with the hate and thoughts of commiting suicide., she finds herself torn between her father’s betrayal, her own dreams of freedom, and the stupid contract that keeps her glued to Justin’s side. But underneath Justin’s cold mask lies a secret—one that could change everything if only Elena is brave enough to uncover it. ‎ ‎In a world where love feels like a mirage and trust is a tricky game, will Elena find a way to melt and get into Justin’s frozen heart, or will she accept the fate of being in a loveless marriage. ‎

A reincarnator was supposed to own my body? Yeah, no. And the system that was supposed to be his is now mine, stonks! I have an enormous amount of mana? Yes, please~ But I don't have access to multiple elemental natures unlike everybody else? Then I'll get to the top of the magic world with only wind and lightning magic. The story takes place in Earth, 1980s as the child Levy Tobias Varnhagen learns that his family was actually from a lineage of mages. The mages of this world are hidden from the masses, mainly working behind the scenes to dispose of magical beasts, as well as do work for the government as human weapons. Dive into the story of Levy Tobias Varnhagen as he trains his wind and lightning magic to lead the next generation of Mages of the Varnhagen Family to lift their status in the Magic World.

Lena Hart agrees to a temporary relationship to save her family, never expecting it to feel real. Nathaniel Ross enters the arrangement to protect his image, determined to keep emotions out of it. As they share a life built on rules and appearances, quiet moments turn into genuine connection. With secrets, pressure, and an ending already decided, they must choose between walking away safely or risking everything for love that was never part of the plan.

University student Dani Rivera’s life is falling apart one disaster at a time. Her bank account hates her. Her father’s medical bills multiply like gremlins. And the boy she’s crushing on only sees her during peak personal disasters. Oh—and she’s pregnant. For a man she barely knows. Ares Blackthorn is rich, inconveniently gorgeous, allergic to boundaries, and somehow the only person Dani’s chaotic, overheating body responds to. There’s something about him—something inhumanly calm, too perceptive, too possessive —that Dani can’t explain… and definitely can’t Google. Just when she thinks life can’t get any messier? Her fetus develops opinions. A comedy-laced, slow-burn romance about: a broke university girl, a possessive man with dangerous secrets, and the tiny miracle dragging them together— one chaotic week at a time. —Alpha — Billionaire — Possessive male lead — Accidental pregnancy — Forced proximity — Protective male lead — Enemies to lovers / tension

Enemies To Lovers+ Unfiltered Smut + Billionaire Romance + Strong Female Lead. . . From this: “I’ve slept with every woman in this house. What will it take to get that divorce, Brianna? Do I have to go after your mother next?" To this: “I don’t want anyone if it’s not you, my dear wife.” Brianna thought her nightmare was finally over the night she made her abusive, cheating husband fall to his death. But when he woke up in the hospital, smiling at her with tender eyes and calling her “the most beautiful woman he’s ever met”… she knew something was terribly wrong. This wasn’t the man who humiliated her, mocked her, and destroyed her name. Now, her deadbeat husband has become a possessive, seductive, and obsessed doting stranger—one who claims he’ll cherish her forever. . . [Excerpt] He watched the wine soak into her cleavage, ruining her silk into a transparent dress. The moment a napkin was pulled towards her cleavage, the sound of bone creaking was heard! "I wouldn't," Lucian’s voice was a low, guttural warning as he crushed the stranger's wrist. "Unless you’re looking to lose that hand." He pulled Brianna's waist against his back, pinning her with dark and predatory eyes. "You’re a mess, Brianna. But at least the wine matches your loud personality. Now stay behind me. I don't like other men staring at my woman." . . From deadbeat to doting, her husband has changed overnight. But if he isn’t the man she married… then something is wrong with her husband! . . What to Expect: [Face-Slapping] Watch the "Goddess" put her toxic in-laws in their place. [Hidden Truths] A "paralyzed" CEO who isn't as broken as he claims to be. [Dark Romance] From a "marriage of convenience" to a "deadly obsession." [Strong Female Lead] A brilliant doctor who knows exactly where to cut. . . Author’s Note/WSA Appeal: If you are looking for a story with a cold-blooded yet possessive CEO, a genius female lead who takes matters into her own hands, and a 'he falls first but she falls harder' dynamic with a twist—then this book is for you! This book is participating in the scrumptious WSA 2026! If you enjoyed the first few chapters, please support me by adding this to your Library, leaving a Review, and voting with your Power Stones and Golden Tickets, Gifts are appreciated too! Your support helps this "Goddess" climb the ranks!