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At midnight, 5th Avenue becomes something else. Behind shuttered storefronts and flickering streetlights, a hidden market opens—one that trades not in money, but in regret, time, love, and souls. The Ghost Market does not advertise. It calls. When a woman marked by loss stumbles into the market while searching for answers about her mother’s death, she meets a man who does not belong to the living—or the dead. He is bound to the market by an ancient debt, forced to collect what others refuse to give up. Their connection is immediate, dangerous, and forbidden. As desire grows, so does the cost. Because in the Ghost Market, love is the most valuable currency of all—and the one thing no one is allowed to keep. To choose each other, they must decide what part of themselves they are willing to lose… and whether love can survive when the past comes to collect.

Eric, a young college student in crisis, has just dropped out because he can no longer afford the costs. Sitting on the shore of a lonely beach, he watches the waves as he tries to imagine what he’ll do when he returns to his small hometown in the interior of his country. The future seems uncertain, perhaps even hopeless. But everything changes in an instant. Before him, a transparent screen materializes, floating in the air as if cut out from reality itself. On it appears a message impossible to ignore: “Congratulations! You have just been selected for the Midas System.” The text pulses with a golden glow as an explanation appears just below: “The Midas System allows you to exchange ordinary coins for gold coins of the same weight.” Stunned, Eric feels his heart race. Could it be a stress-induced hallucination? A cruel prank? Or the doorway to an entirely new life? The last line of the message appears, simple and direct: “Do you accept becoming part of the Midas System?”

WARNING: MATURE CONTENT THIS STORY CONTAINS MENTIONS OF MURDER, TORTURE, GUNS, AND MATURE LANGUAGE. READER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. 18+ ONLY Betrayed. Abandoned. Shattered. Selene thought her life couldn't get any worse after her father disowned her-the same man who helped murder her mother and built a new family with her mother's greatest rival. Stripped of everything, she clung to the only person she thought still loved her-her fiancé. But when she arrived at his house, desperate for comfort, she found him tangled in bed with her half-sister. Broken beyond repair, Selene walked to the river, ready to end it all. Until he appeared. Lucian Blackwood-ruthless billionaire, enigmatic savior, and a man feared by many. He didn't just save her from drowning; he offered her something far more dangerous-power. In his world, weakness is a death sentence, and he refuses to let her remain fragile. With his guidance, Selene transforms from a shattered woman into something no one saw coming-a force to be reckoned with. Now, with Lucian at her side, Selene will make them all pay. Her father. Her half-sister. The man she once loved. They took everything from her. Now, she'll take back far more.

Warning; This isn't a smut book, but has a few explicit chapters. Explicit chapters appears when necessary and are strictly rated 18. If you're not a fan of explicit book, don't worry; you can skip the explicit scenes. I always make known chapters that have explicit chapters. Your satisfaction is my priority. I watched as Dad looked at me with some kind of angered expression, as usual he believes her.  " Fiona, how many times do i have to tell you to have some respect for my wife? Whether you like it or not she's now your mother. Is this a way to treat your mother"?  "She can never be my mother, she doesn't even have the qualities of being a mother. Why do you always side with her? Can't you see the way she's treating me"?  "Enough Fiona"!!! "You promised mom that you'd always love me and take care of me, but I'm a slave in my own father's house"!! "Hey, don't try to manipulate my husband, what you did was wrong and you expect me not to caution you? Go to your room" I just watched as Dad expression fell, she was manipulating him and turning him against his own daughter.  "You heard her Fiona, go to your room".

Chloe Wilson's worst mistake wasn't breaking up with her obsessive ex-boyfriend Benny...it was not realizing he isn't human. When a stranger named Alistair Reed rescues her from something howling in the woods and warns her about lycanthropy, Chloe thinks he's insane. Until she tests his theory with a silver necklace and watches her ex's skin blister on contact. Now Chloe knows the truth: werewolves are real, and Benny has been stalking her with predatory patience. Desperate and terrified, she accepts Alistair's offer of protection and a temporary job—but Alistair isn't what he seems either. In a hidden world where monsters walk among humans and silver is her only defense, Chloe must learn the rules fast. Because wolves are territorial, possessive, and they don't let prey escape. And they always hunt in packs. ◇◇◇ THE ALPHA'S WILDFLOWER is an urban fantasy romance about a woman who discovers her toxic ex is literally a monster—and the dangerous Alpha who might be her only chance at survival.

Liang Xi woke up in a stranger’s body, with a powerful husband she never married, as back up! Everyone calls him the Number One Certified Husband: untouchable, ruthless, perfect in every way. Everyone believes she is his rightful wife. Everyone… except him. Trapped in a marriage built on secrets, power, and dangerous attraction, she must survive a husband who doesn’t trust her, a world that demands perfection, along with a truth that could destroy them both. In a world of rebirth, revenge, and ruthless power, she must play the princess… or pay with her soul.

Zara Cole’s life was already a mess—college debt breathing down her neck, a part-time barista job that barely paid for her coffee addiction, and Mr. Whiskers, her judgmental cat, glaring at her every move. She did not need chaos. But apparently, the universe had other plans. Enter the system. Yes, a literal system that popped up on her phone at 3 a.m., giving her tasks, challenges, and… rewards? And the first task? Talk to the one guy who makes her want to pull her hair out: Ethan Drake. Smug. Infuriatingly perfect. Billionaire-level chaos wrapped in an annoyingly attractive package. Every task drags her deeper into this game she never asked for, through neon-lit streets, shadowy alleys, and situations that make her panic, blush, and maybe… kind of enjoy it. The system promises money, points, and “level-ups,” but it doesn’t warn her about sparks flying every time Ethan smirks, brushes against her, or teases her until she’s a flustered, heart-racing mess. Zara has to survive the challenges, navigate her chaotic feelings, and figure out if the system is really helping her… or just using her to fall for the one guy she’s supposed to avoid. Hot, messy, and completely unpredictable, Level Hearts is a city-wide, task-driven, opposites-attract romance where failing a challenge could mean humiliation, heartbreak… or something far more dangerous: falling for Ethan Drake.

Zaviyar Khan, the ruthless CEO of Khan Global, is losing a corporate war against his family’s multi-generational rivals, the Roys. Desperate to stop the leaks in his US division, he hires a legendary "corporate cleaner"—a cold, ruthless strategist named Anya Sharma. But Anya Sharma is a ghost. In reality, she is Esha Roy, the heiress to the very dynasty Zaviyar is fighting. Her mission is simple: infiltrate his London headquarters, gain his trust, and find the "Black Ledger" that will destroy the Khan legacy forever. As Esha digs deeper, she discovers that Zaviyar is not the unfeeling monster her father painted him to be. He is a damaged king trapped in a glass cage of his own making. As they work together to dismantle their enemies, the line between hate and lust blurs. Now, Esha is holding the knife that could kill him, but she’s no longer sure she wants to strike. When the truth comes out, the fallout won't just destroy a company—it will shatter two hearts.

One night. One mistake. One scandal that changed everything. Evelyn Charlotte Carter never imagined her name would end up in the headlines — betrayed by her boyfriend, accused of an affair and thrust into a storm she never saw coming. But what the world doesn’t know is that Alexander Reid, the ruthless and composed heir of the Reid empire, has loved her for years. He saw her first. He let her go once. And now when fate gives him another chance, he refuses to walk away again. Protecting her should have been simple—a gesture of goodwill and an old guilt righted. But it isn’t. Every stolen glance, every quiet word stirs what he has tried to bury for years. Evelyn’s kindness draws him closer and her pain destroys his restraint. And soon, obsession replaces control. Caught between loyalty, desire and the shadows of a family that thrives on secrets, Alexander must decide how far he is willing to go for the only woman he has ever loved. Or risk losing her and himself all over again.

She Is The Protagonist Disclaimer: I don’t own this book; it’s a translation by someone else, and I fell in love with it. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do, and the way I’ve indulged in it. If you’d like to support me as well, you can visit my Ko-fi page: ko-fi.com/taro13755 “I add stuff while I’m writing, so if you like the original, don’t read what I changed — it’s for my own sanity, lol. I’ve decided to do it this way, and so far, I only post things I’ve finished.” Tang Han Qiu, the daughter of a ruthless business tycoon, had always been trapped — forced by an invisible hand to be the spiteful, vicious female supporting character. She was meant to sabotage the innocent female lead, chase a man she hated, and scheme endlessly. But she refused to continue her miserable fate. Reborn, free from the controlling force, she could finally decide for herself. No more chasing foolish men, no more ruining others’ lives. Then she met Yu Ru Bing — the superstar female lead, radiant and untouchable. And suddenly, Tang Han Qiu realized: maybe this time, she didn’t have to hate anyone… especially not her. Yu Ru Bing, now inhabiting the main heroine’s body, had her own plans. She had a system, a set of rules she was meant to follow — but she ignored it, gleefully trolling the system at every turn. Instead, she devoted herself to Tang Han Qiu in a way that was entirely unexpected, passionate, and personal. As the lines between obsession, admiration, and love blurred, one thing became clear: in this reborn life, they belonged to each other. A story of rebirth, defiance, and love, where the villain and the heroine collide — and neither will ever be the same again.

Life isn't suppose to be that hard... Quite straightforward, actually. After all, Karen had just one mission. Get close enough to Drogo Vetter and extract valuable information from him — How he ended up between her legs is irrelevant. But that's not a major problem, it doesn't still affect the main mission. It's just one of those things people do to pass time and feel pleasure... What's the worse that could happen? ... Aside from Drogo being assigned as her next target. Shit.

"I am a member of Atlas. I serve Atlas and their clients. I will always put Atlas's interests first. I am invincible. I will never lag behind in equipment or weaponry. I am ready to annihilate Atlas's enemies... I am Atlas." An Atlas soldier's oath of loyalty. Atlas, or the Colossus Corporation, should be the "villainous force" in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. But if we're in the world of Homelander, Soldier Boy, and Vought, and the founder is a human capable of opening portals to other worlds and possessing the ability to plunder... then who is the "villain"? More importantly, this founder also believes in the "eternal prosperity of humanity." While people live in a web of lies fabricated by Vought, Atlas's private forces are already clashing with alien swarms and inhuman heretics from other worlds. Integrate technology, prepare thoroughly, and defeat those so-called "superheroes" who are actually "super scum," until finally confronting the demons and monsters existing in the void and chaos. Keywords: Super Soldier, Astartes, Primarch, Spartacus, Warhammer 40,000, Resident Evil, StarCraft, Halo, Starfleet, Alien vs. Predator, Doom, The Boys, etc. Note: This book has a strong Warhammer theme. ---------------- Yo this is my first translation, i hope you guys support me and also changed some things of the mc to make him more of a helpful guy

In the heart of a fast-paced luxury fragrance company, Ariella Moon, a brilliant but underestimated junior marketer, lives two lives: by day, she’s invisible at work; by night, she secretly runs a small online scent brand inspired by heritage and femininity. Her quiet world flips upside down when she’s pressured into attending a blind business dinner on behalf of her best friend. The dinner turns out to be a high-stakes proposal meeting with Jin-woo Kang, the cold, perfection-driven CEO of a powerful conglomerate looking to acquire a creative fragrance house to soften his company’s rigid image. A misunderstanding leads Jin-woo to believe Ariella is a confident business heiress—and instead of correcting him, she plays along, hoping it will be a one-time encounter. It isn’t. Impressed by her bold ideas and instinctive understanding of scent branding, Jin-woo offers her a temporary contract: act as his consultant and public partner while he finalizes a controversial merger. What begins as a strategic business arrangement soon becomes complicated as long workdays, boardroom battles, and shared ambitions blur the lines between professionalism and genuine emotion. As Ariella rises in the corporate world, she must confront office rivals, hidden family secrets, and the risk of her true identity being exposed. Jin-woo, meanwhile, is forced to question his belief that business must come before love. When the truth finally surfaces, both must decide: protect the empire they’re building—or fight for the future they never planned but desperately want. A story of ambition, identity, and unexpected love, Heritage of Scents blends corporate intrigue with slow-burn romance, proving that sometimes the most powerful deals are the ones written by the heart.

[Warning: this story contains dark themes] **** Seven years ago, Ruby Emerald believed she had everything: love, stability, a future she could finally trust. On her wedding anniversary, she planned a surprise that would change their lives forever. Instead, her world shattered. She found her husband having sex with his ex, the words that followed cutting deeper than the betrayal itself. He said loving her made him feel small. Empty. The child she carried was her quiet miracle, who never got the chance to be born. Ruby lost her pregnancy on the very day meant to celebrate life, sealing her heartbreak in silence. When grief had barely settled, life demanded more. Her mother’s heart was failing. There was a need for surgery, which was devastatingly expensive. Her father’s debts threatened to swallow the family business whole. Ruby was drowning. Then came the knock on her hospital door. Her ex-husband’s stepfather, Max Byron, stepped inside, immaculate and unreadable, his presence commanding the room before he spoke a single word. A man of power, control, and secrets. “I can solve all your problems,” he said. Hope flared, dangerous and fragile until he finished: “My only condition… is that you marry me.” Trapped between survival and self-respect, Ruby is forced into a marriage built on necessity, not love. But beneath the cold arrangement and unspoken boundaries, something unsettling begins to grow, slow, restrained, impossible to ignore. Because the most dangerous thing about this marriage isn’t the bargain she made— It’s the feelings she never agreed to feel.

NEW. MASS UPDATE check out my other novels too!! *** Everyone thought Grant was a broke, useless son-in-law living off his wife’s family. They mocked him. Humiliated him. Treated him like trash. But they were wrong. Behind that quiet smile is a man with unimaginable power… the wealthy young master of the prominent Morgan family. Grant was never the leech they thought he was. He was simply repaying a debt to Daisy’s father—three years of marriage and silent protection. Yet the James family never saw his worth and instead made his life unbearable in every possible way. Daisy James never loved her husband. She pitied him at best… until she started to see the man behind the mask. The way he protected her when no one else would. The quiet strength in his eyes. The secrets he carried alone. Now Daisy’s heart is betraying her. She’s falling for the man everyone calls useless, only to discover he’s the most dangerous man of all. During his time in the James family, Grant uncovers a buried secret tied to his past, one that could destroy everything he’s vowed to protect. And when Grant’s true identity is revealed, Daisy will have to decide: stand by the man she’s only just begun to love… or watch the James family’s darkest secrets consume them both.

Zara a 25 years old heiress who was rejected by her father because of her step mother she lost her mother at a very tender age and her father remarried her mothers best friend in order to help him train because of his absence and the nature of his job . Zara who was never treated right by her step mother or even her step sister. Zak a the richest man in the city who hated women and saw them like trash. "you are mine, he smirked...

Su Yuanshan, Chief Architect of Haixin, was reborn back to the year 1991. In this era, AMD still survived by cloning Intel. He began his layout with EDA tools, seizing the initiative before the Wassenaar Agreement took effect. His goal: to rebuild the sky for the domestic semiconductor industry Thank you for the support, friends. If you want to read more chapters in advance, go to my Patreon. Read 30 Chapters In Advance: patreon.com/Albino1

“Everyone thinks I’m a financial genius. In reality, I was just trying to remember to buy milk.” Caleb Miller has only one ambition: to be the most mediocre student at Silvercreek University so people will leave him alone. But fate has a twisted sense of humor. During the final exam for Global Strategies, Caleb accidentally submits his rough draft—a grocery list written in absurd abbreviations. The next day, Professor Harrison announces to the entire lecture hall that Caleb is a visionary who accurately predicted the collapse of the cryptocurrency “EggCoin.” Overnight, Caleb goes from “nobody” to The Oracle of the Shadow. Caught between Sophie Vance—the academy’s queen, determined to make him her partner (in business, and possibly more)—and millionaire investors scrutinizing his every tweet, Caleb finds himself trapped. The harder he tries to prove he’s an idiot, the more convinced the world becomes that he’s a genius hiding behind false modesty. Will he manage to build a future with the girl of his dreams without his house of cards collapsing?

Nia never loved,she never wanted too,she had pride which was built from the envy and praise of people since little but Gabriel was different,he wasn't like the other men,he was a obsessed ruler who had the say in Nia life,who held her like a jewelry and who she actually fell for...