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Was Leo truly the monster who destroyed her life, or was he the only protector willing to be reviled to save her soul?

Alicia Sinclair has been in an arranged marriage with Alexander Blackwood for two years. When she finally thought their marriage was unbreakable, Alexander returned with his model ex-girlfriend and asked for a divorce. Alicia's world crumbled, and after multiple failed attempts to make him change his mind, she decided to leave with her unborn child… just for Alexander to be the one begging her to stay. “If we had a child, would you still want a divorce?” “There are no what-ifs,” she replied coldly. But does she really not have feelings anymore? Especially for the man she loved for six years?

The most unlucky woman in the world vs The most mysterious man in the world. A piece of paper declaring a marriage alliance between two enemy families was not her business. Because she would never be picked as the bride anyway. Officer Tai Liwu's bad luck was not just broken heels, exploding cars or birds pooping on her head. It also extended to her dating life--which did not exist. She had resigned herself to a lifetime of arresting bad guys and surviving death with zero romance. But when her sister has a panic attack before walking down the aisle, Tai Liwu is shoved into the bridal hall and told to smile. On the other side of the aisle, City Lord Shen Weijun was dealing with his own disaster: his brother, the intended groom had drugged him, put him in the grooms clothes and bolted! Forced to step in under a false identity, Weijun expects nothing more than a political farce. After all, their families are sworn enemies and this wedding is supposed to be a ceasefire, not a love story. But trouble brews when Weijun finds himself falling for the sharp-tongued police officer who can arrest a pickpocket with one hand and chase after her hat with the other. Pretty soon, he is more interested in kissing her than fearing her bad luck and suspicious intentions. And Liwu, her "bad luck" takes a twist when on her wedding night, she awakens a bad luck system, throwing their lives into chaos.

His heart was cold, cold enough that even ice would lose its coldness seeing his freezing heart. Even fire has to lit off his flames after witnessing his fiery eyes. People often say he has water running in his system rather than blood. He chose to live like that after he lost his innocent mother and father whom he considered his role model. But now he was more vile and vengeful than he ever was. Because now he lost his brother. He had vowed to protect him with his life and he failed. He would go to the end of earth and to the gates of hell to avenge his brother. She still blames herself for his death. The memory was still fresh in her mind. She was punishing herself each day, every hour, and every moment of her life. Both of them were mourning for the same person so ,destiny played the wicked game to seal their fate through the same person they loved most.

It is no argument that human beings will do anything to get what they want and Alanna Rhee Ingram wasn't an exception to this rule. She believed that in order to get what you wanted there were sacrifices you had to be willing to make. Even if those sacrifices warranted one's death. Especially when the death of that person could bring you a step closer to your utmost goal.

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?

WARNING: Some mature content!!! 18+ This is what you call Urbantasy.. Fantasy in an urban setting with a strong female lead -- a story riddled in mystery, magic, and a lot of sass. ======= CHAPTER 1 sneak peek! ======= The air between them tightened like a rope. Cael leaned closer, head tilting slightly, pulling at her waist again, smugness softened into something sharper and quieter. His eyes flicked to her lips then back to her eyes as if asking for permission he didn't need. Hunger of a different kind pumped through Cael. The hunger that Galathea unmistakably recognized as it pressed hard against her lower abs, forcing through the fabric as if it can tear through. At the sensation, Galathea's mouth parted before she could stop it. Her whole body screamed at her to either shove him away or close the last inch between their lips herself. ===== SYNOPSIS ===== Galathea Brooks spent her life surviving quietly -- counting inventory, enforcing rules, keeping her head down inside one of the most powerful art institutions in the city. It's a simple life because paint doesn't talk; power doesn't notice people like her. and names are just names. -- That is... until a painting remembered her. When ancient works buried beneath Artemis Art Gallery began to respond to Galathea's presence, she becomes the center of the system that's older than the building itself. A system that cataloged her long before she knew it existed. Her name is not a coincidence. It is a KEY. Cael Alexander, on the other hand, has always understood control. As Artemis' immaculate but dangerous CEO, he manages secrets like no other. He knows the gallery and its bowels more than anyone. He knows what's hidden; he knows what's awaken. What he didn't expect, however, was Galathea. As archaic works of art start to stir, boundaries fracture -- between observer and artifact, power and possession, restraint and desire. Every choice Galathea makes draws her deeper into fate that doesn't want permission... only acknowledgement. Mind you, awakenings don't ask when you're ready.

Raven Young thought that after completing her final mission, she would finally leave the organization and live a peaceful life. But what happens when that very mission turns out to be the first one she ever fails? You run. Yes—and so did Raven. Not to save herself, but to escape the people chasing her, pushing her to the very edge… until she had no choice but to jump off a cliff, hoping against hope to survive. But fate had other plans. When Raven opened her eyes, she realized she was alive… but not in her own body. She had woken up as Ivy—the very woman who had caused her mission to fail. And as if that wasn’t enough, a father and son pair refused to let her go. The man kept her close for reasons of his own, his motives unclear and unsettling. Meanwhile, the child clung to her, refusing to leave her side, determined to keep his “parents” together—and even dreaming of having a sibling. “God… just what in the world has happened?” Raven had never felt so betrayed by life. But living in Ivy’s body begins to unravel secrets—truths that entangle their lives in ways she cannot escape. And the man who keeps her close? Little by little… he begins to drive her insane with his undeniable charm. Now Raven has to decide. Will she fall for the man and accept her current life or will the real Ivy returns and she has to leave

A modern corporate drone dies in 2024 and reincarnates as an 8-year-old boy in 1983 USSR. Using his business knowledge from his past life and his new identity's military family connections, he systematically builds a vertically-integrated empire spanning oil production, banking, and infrastructure to become one of Russia's most powerful oligarchs—surviving the Soviet collapse, the chaotic 1990s, Putin's oligarch purges, and international sanctions through strategic submission and infrastructure control. NOW on Royalroad NOW on P@treon too. support me to give you the best chapters

Hailey Matinus is the sole survivor of a brutal betrayal that wiped out her real family and handed their empire to the man who destroyed them. Raised in the shadows of loss but fueled by quiet rage, she reinvents herself, building power, wealth, and a new identity. Years later, she steps back into the world that was stolen from her calculated, unrecognizable, and ready. But as she infiltrates the Brooks family through a dangerous marriage of convenience, Hailey finds herself caught between revenge and unexpected emotions, especially when the very man she needs to use begins to see through her walls. In a game of power, secrets, and love, Hailey must decide what matters more: reclaiming her legacy or risking her heart.

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.

Betrayed by the person he trusted most, he was brutally besieged by enemies. He fought his way out of the encirclement and went undercover in the city, only to accidentally marry a magnificent female CEO! With his formidable medical skills and strength, Zhou Fan dominates the city, a charismatic dragon playing among the flowers!

"Marry me, and it's the best revenge against them!" Young Master Xavier's words moved Hannah Lowell, who was facing the betrayal of her fiancé eloping with her half-sister. "We will just be a nominal couple for one year, and once the time is up, we will divorce." Young Master Xavier's words dispelled Hannah Lowell's concerns about a flash marriage. One day, Young Master Xavier's lie was uncovered. Hannah Lowell suddenly transformed into an enraged beast: "Benjamin Xavier, you big liar!"

Five years ago, Wen Man was framed by her stepsister and spent an absurd night with a man she never met. She was pregnant for ten months but nearly died in the fire with her children. Five years later, she returned with the burden of a blood feud on her shoulders, and she was accompanied by a mischievous baby prodigy beside her. She had teamed up with her precious daughter to fight her scumbag father and get rid of her scumbag sister, turning the entire capital upside down. However, amidst their fight, how did she suddenly end up with another prodigal son? Moreover, her son insisted on forcing his CEO father to her door too. The son she got for free acted cutely and pretended to be pitiful, unhesitatingly throwing a tantrum to acknowledge his mother. The ultimate CEO Mo was confident of his victory. He immediately transferred the money. "Wifey, this is the empire that I've built for you!" Wen Man, "Get lost!" She had an intelligent daughter that she wanted to check the DNA of every man they met. She had an equally intelligent son who greeted her as his mother the first time they met. Did he detect her through their mother-and-son insight? Although their story was always full of twists and turns, sincere and sweet emotions were the best evidence of the protagonists' growth. Epilogue: A Conversation Between The Two Babies Mo Zhi did not know why, but the first time he saw this woman, he felt very close to her. He was convinced that this must be his mother. Wen Xiaoluo's eyes widened. "That's my mother! Where's your own mother?" A hint of coldness flashed across Mo Zhi's face. He answered gloomily, "I don't have a mother!" "How pitiful."Wen Xiaoluo sighed. Then, her eyes darted around. "How about this, we'll go look for your father tomorrow and make him marry my mother. That way, my mother will also be your mother!" #Female Lead: Kind, strong, skilled in medicine. She was not aware that she gave birth to a pair of twins five years ago, and she wanted to take revenge on the person who framed her. #Male lead: Cold and domineering, a rich and handsome CEO. He had a soft spot in his heart for his children. He mistakenly thought that the female lead was a woman with ulterior motives.

At her adoptive parents' home, she toiled without complaint and tried her best to please them, only to be treated like dirt. After becoming a substitute bride, she turned her life around and was treasured by Mr. Davenport. She regained her confidence, unexpectedly shot to fame, and with her pregnancy, the one-year contract eventually became null and void… "Since you're pregnant, just have the baby. I can afford to raise it." "Are you trying to break the contract?" Unexpectedly, he whispered in her ear, "Don't you like me even a little?" She froze, admitting to herself that her heart was moved… This man before her protected and doted on her at every moment, cleared the obstacles set by her adoptive parents, searched for her birth parents, and supported her career, watching her shine magnificently. His former coldness toward everyone was now replaced by a tenderness devoted entirely to her. "This is our home. With me here, you don't have to worry so much." A "home" was her obsession, the very thing she had longed for and striven for all these years. The high walls she had built crumbled under his promise and protection…

A car accident causes Shirley Thorne to transmigrate into the body of a woman with the same name who'd do anything for her brother. She starts off facing a marriage contract worth 100 million. What is there to wait for? Sign it! What does 100 million even mean? If you deposit it into a high-yield savings account and do nothing all day, the interest alone is over ten thousand! As for her husband being a notorious wife-jinxer, it doesn't matter. In the face of good looks and money, everything else is just trivial~~~

On the first day Eve Sherman was taken back by her biological parents, she was forced to marry a man she had never met. After marriage, the two lived separately and didn't interfere with each other. Two years later, Eve Sherman got a promotion and heard that her company's CEO married young and spoiled his wife excessively. However, little did she know, the often-envied CEO's wife turned out to be none other than herself…

Upon his release from prison, she unexpectedly entangled with a mysterious prominent figure, directly obtaining their marriage certificate, and was spoiled to the skies! "Young Master Law, the Young Madam has been confessed to by a scumbag." "Break his leg for me!" "Young Master Law, someone is slandering the Young Madam as being kept." "Send the scandalous dirt of the opposite party to the trending searches!" "Young Master Law, it's bad; the Young Madam eloped with another man." The handsome and noble man was furious and immediately chased after her: "Let's go! Bring the cannon to blow him up!" One day, a reporter interviewed him: "Mr. Law, do you have any dreams?" The man looked at the girl with a doting smile: "Yes, to flirt with Cecilia, pamper Cecilia, and have Cecilia bear buns!" Everyone was shocked, and the next day, all the headlines in Stellerton became - The Eldest Young Master Law, unexpectedly a wife-doting fanatic! [1V1 absolute spoil of dual purity, the female protagonist is responsible for the beauty, the male protagonist is responsible for the pampering!]

She was reborn by borrowing her twin sister's identity; from then on, the useless young miss of the Sterling Family transformed into a goddess who crushes all. Just as she was having a blast taking revenge on the scumbags, she found herself entangled with the most mysterious man from the Valerius Clan. In Aurora Sterling's eyes, Damien Valerius was just a scoundrel, a drama king, and a shameless rogue! However, to Damien Valerius, this slyly mischievous little fiancée of his was the antidote he never wanted to be without for his entire life.