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Kendrick Langston and Elsie Beaumont grew up intertwined in worlds of wealth, influence, and old rivalries. Their families—once close allies—became enemies through betrayal, leaving the next generation to inherit a feud they never chose. Despite the tensions, Kendrick and Elsie find each other, rekindling a love that has endured years of separation, misunderstanding, and societal pressure. From stolen rooftop moments to family confrontations, their relationship blossoms in secret, challenged at every turn by the manipulations of their parents, the pressures of empire, and even Elsie’s own sister, May, whose mysterious interventions test the limits of trust and identity. As their love becomes public, the feud escalates into a high-stakes battle of legacy and power, forcing Kendrick and Elsie to decide whether love can survive when the world—and their families—are stacked against them. At its heart, The Love Thread is a story about resilience, loyalty, and the quiet courage required to claim one’s own happiness in a world dictated by legacy and expectation.

Jasmine Towers married billionaire Keith Acland in an arranged marriage meant to benefit two powerful families. There was no love, no romance—and Jasmine accepted it. As the CEO’s wife, she devoted herself to maintaining the perfect image and raising her son to become the rightful heir of the Acland family. Everything collapses when Keith’s former lover returns… with a child she claims is his. Overnight, Jasmine’s position is questioned. Her son’s inheritance is threatened. And the woman who once stood quietly beside her husband is pushed out of her own home. Betrayed by her husband and abandoned by high society, Jasmine is forced into a ruthless battle for survival—where losing means watching her son lose everything. Jasmine must fight to protect her child… and reclaim what was stolen from her.

His Bride in Chains She thought marrying the man she loved since childhood would be her happy ending—until betrayal ripped her world apart. Eliana, the daughter of a former garbage collector, but full of dreams, is engaged to her wealthy best friend, Jason. But when a cruel twist of fate forces her to care for a crippled, blind and bitter billionaire, her life spirals into secrets, temptation, and a night she can’t take back. Pregnant. Alone. Betrayed by the most important people in her life—Eliana is dragged into a contract marriage with the cold, mysterious man she once ran from. Love was never part of the contract. But what happens when hearts begin to want what they were never meant to have?

"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.

#Kpop #NCT #Seventeen #slow-burn #Healing #Found-Family #Friendship For seven years, Nakamoto Yuta has lived as a ghost in his own life—buried in work, drowning in deadlines, and hiding from the pain of a broken dream. He expects to celebrate another birthday in total isolation, but fate has other plans in the form of a car crash and a man named Hoshi. Hoshi is everything Yuta isn't: bubbly, emotional, and relentlessly persistent. He doesn't just enter Yuta's life; he crashes into it, refusing to let the workaholic Japanese male retreat back into his shell. As they navigate the thin line between friendship and something more, they must face the secrets they both carry. Between drunken confessions, protective friends, and a past relationship—Winwin—that still stings, will they find the light together, or is some damage too deep to fix? A slow-burn story of healing, emotional growth, and the courage to love again. (Disclaimer: This is a work of fanfiction. I do not own the members of NCT, Seventeen, or any other K-pop groups mentioned. The characters' personalities and the plot are entirely fictional and for entertainment purposes only.)

Everyone mourned the decorated police officer who died in a failed raid against the underworld. Everyone—except his younger brother. To the world, Yuren is just an innocent college boy with soft smiles and gentle eyes, quietly dating the city’s most untouchable man: Kairav Voss, the billionaire CEO rumored to freeze rooms with a glance. A man the media calls The Cold King. A man the underworld knows as its silent executioner. What no one knows is that Yuren stepped into Kairav’s arms with a single purpose: revenge. His brother didn’t die in a mission. He was executed. As Yuren sinks deeper into Kairav’s glass-and-blood empire, mafia partners begin to die—one by one—each death cleaner, quieter, more impossible than the last. No witnesses. No suspects. Only whispers of a ghost moving through the underworld. All the while, Kairav’s heart—long believed to be incapable of love—melts for the boy who feels like salvation. But obsession twists both ways. Kairav doesn’t see the monster growing beside him. Yuren doesn’t expect to fall so deeply into the arms of the very man he plans to destroy. Love turns into possession. Trust becomes a weapon. And the truth—when it finally surfaces—shatters everything they believe. Because the real villain was never hiding in the shadows. He was smiling sweetly in lecture halls. Sleeping beside the king of the underworld. Kissing him like a promise. In the final, unforgivable twist, the truth is revealed: the hand that killed the police officer… belongs to the one Kairav loves most. And for love—true, obsessive, ruinous love— the Cold King dies by his boyfriend’s hand. A story of betrayal disguised as devotion, of innocence that masks annihilation, and of a love so absolute it chooses destruction over mercy. Some hearts don’t break. They burn the world instead.

She used to seduce powerful men for money. Politicians. CEOs. Married billionaires who thought they were untouchable. She walked into their lives smiling… and walked out with everything. Then one night, something went wrong. Anita disappeared. New name. New city. New rules. For three years, she stayed invisible. Until a photograph from her past shows up at her door. Now Marcus Devereux, the drug lord who once owned her silence, knows she is alive. And her new boss, Victor Hale, is watching her too closely for it to be innocent. Victor is powerful. Controlled. Dangerously observant. He looks at her like he knows exactly who she used to be. The problem? If Marcus finds her first, she won’t survive. If Victor finds out the truth, she might not want to. And this time, Anita is done running. She is done being used. She is done being owned. But in a world where power is traded through seduction and loyalty is bought in blood… Will she control the game? Or become the prize again?

Everything was going on well until the night before her wedding, Lin Shuyin’s fairytale life suddenly crumbled from her fiancé's call, dragging her to reality... Her fiancé abandons her for her stepsister, her father and stepmother escape, abandoning her to fend off the reporters and media, and by morning, she’s framed for her grandmother’s murder. Thrown into a cruel underground prison, she dies beaten and broken. But death is only the beginning. An ancient soul awakens within her, a woman who spent a century trapped in a lab, experimented on, and injected with beast blood. When her soul awakens, the weak and naive Shuyin is gone. In her place rises someone colder, sharper… unstoppable. Then comes Lu Yuze, her ex-fiancé’s uncle, a man wrapped in secrets and power. He saves her from the abyss, but not for free. His price? Her blood, and her bone marrow… to save his dying daughter. The only thing Lu Shuyin wanted was revenge, and asked for a contract marriage, and money, these were the most important things to survive out there... In a world where betrayal runs deep, love becomes the most dangerous experiment of all. She’s no longer the victim. She’s the revenge they never saw coming.

What happens when the world's deadliest werewolf hunter falls for her most dangerous target? Scarlett Hunter has one rule: never let them live. For nine years, she's been the supernatural world's most feared assassin, hunting down rogue werewolves with ruthless precision. So when she receives a million-dollar contract to capture Alexander Kane—the most powerful Alpha on the West Coast—it should be just another job. But Alexander Kane has a secret that changes everything. Instead of running, he begs her to help him. Cursed to lose his humanity three nights every month, he's desperate enough to trust his life to his would-be killer. The solution lies in Scarlett's blood—literally. Her touch can tame the beast inside him, but the intimacy required creates a dangerous addiction neither of them saw coming. As their blood bond deepens into something far more dangerous than desire, Scarlett discovers the truth about her own mysterious past. She's not just any hunter—she's the last survivor of an extinct werewolf bloodline, and her former mentor has been orchestrating her entire life to harvest her unique genetic gifts. Now caught between the man she's falling for and the mentor who made her everything she is, Scarlett must decide: complete her mission and claim her revenge, or protect the Alpha who's awakened something wild and untamed in her heart. But in a world where love bites back, some contracts are written in blood—and some debts can only be paid with your soul. A steamy paranormal romance featuring a badass female assassin, a cursed billionaire Alpha, and enough sexual tension to set your Kindle on fire. Perfect for fans of Patricia Briggs and Jennifer L. Armentrout.

Aria Montenegro had one job on her 21st birthday: find her fated mate and secure her pack's future. What she didn't expect was for that mate to be Kai Blackwood—heir to her family's greatest enemies. What she REALLY didn't expect was for him to reject her. Publicly. Brutally. In front of both packs. But Kai made one crucial mistake: he humiliated a Moon Goddess in disguise. Now Aria's awakened to her true heritage—the rare Moonlight Bloodline that can break and remake the sacred bonds between mates. She's no longer the heartbroken girl who begged for his acceptance. She's a force of nature with silver fire in her veins and vengeance in her heart. When ancient enemies threaten to destroy all werewolves, Aria and Kai must work together to save their people. But she'll make sure he suffers every step of the way. After all, he wanted to reject his Moon Goddess? Now he'll learn why that was the biggest mistake of his very long life. Because some rejections come with a price. And some goddesses never forget. TROPES: Enemies to Lovers • Rejected Mates • Fated Mates • Alpha Heroes • Strong Heroines • Revenge Fantasy • Urban Fantasy • Werewolf Romance • Found Family • Redemption Arc TARGET AUDIENCE: Fans of Patricia Briggs, Ilona Andrews, and Jennifer L. Armentrout

I wanted nothing more than an ordinary life—free from crushing debt and the endless corporate grind. Instead, I died. And when I opened my eyes, I was in ancient Rome. My father? Gaius Julius Caesar—the man destined to rule, or ruin, the Republic. But history is written in blood. If I do nothing, my new family will be swept away by the coming political firestorm. Power is survival in Rome, and I intend to survive. Armed with modern knowledge, I will reshape the Roman Republic—through banking, insurance, industry, and new political strategies. Rome will never be the same. ============================================== What to Expect: - A grounded story set in the Roman Republic (BCE) - Technological innovation, business, military campaigns, Senate politics, and diplomacy - Based on real history—its religions, places, and historical figures - Smart MC using future knowledge to solve problems - At least 1 chapter posted every day - 10+ chapters ahead on patreon (https://www.patreon.com/cw/MinchoNyangi) ============================================== MinchoNyangi here!  This is the official English edition of [카이사르의 아들이 되었다]. This story was a hit in Korea with over 2 million views(Naver Series), and I have personally revised and expanded this definitive edition specifically for English readers. You won't find this version anywhere else—not even in Korea. Note: This is the only official translation provided by the author. Any versions found on other sites except Royal Road, Webnovel are pirated copies. If you enjoy the story, please support the author by reading the official release here. Thank you

Arianne Summers was once the most feared woman in the business world—until love became her fatal mistake. Publicly betrayed by her fiancé, her empire stolen in a calculated corporate takeover, Arianne vanished from the spotlight, determined never to return. Five years later, her quiet life is interrupted by an unexpected knock. On her doorstep stand two scheming four-year-old twins holding a handmade sign: “Marry Our Uncle!” Their uncle, Franz Rochefort, is a world-famous actor reluctantly thrust into the role of CEO after his brother’s death. Overwhelmed, underestimated, and struggling to keep both his company and his family together, Franz needs help—even if he doesn’t know it yet. What begins as a logical, temporary arrangement quickly spirals into chaos as fake dates turn real, old enemies resurface, and two tiny matchmakers launch Operation: Make Uncle and New Aunt Fall in Love. In a world where power is currency and love is a liability, Arianne must choose—revenge against the past, or the unexpected family she never planned to have. A ruthless CEO. A reluctant superstar. Two scheming children. And a love story that was never part of the plan. #ceoromance #reversedroles #slowpaced #loveaftermarriage special thanks to @schreient_rui

I have to leave,” Ling Mei said firmly. “But you must promise me you won’t tell my grandfather what happened in the garage.” ‎Feng Zhi stared at her calmly, his expression unreadable. ‎“And why,” he asked coolly, “should I follow your orders?” a beautiful story of unravelled drama mixed with romance and mystery, love it? add to your collection loveliesssssss

In a world full of selfish beings everyone wants the best for themselves. Xie Wen had always fantasized about the day he would meet his destined mate. On his eighteenth birthday,he finally found his mate who was none other than the infamous Guo Rui,an omega from a wealthy family. However,fate played a cruel trick on the young alpha when his mate brutally rejected him leaving his poor heart shattered. Years later,the two met but under different circumstances;Xie Wen as a prominent CEO of a prestigious company and Guo Rui a broke omega barely able to make ends meet. The vengeful Xie Wen tricks his mate who was desperate for a job into a complex sexual relationship. Then there was Yu Yang, Xie Wen's long time best friend,an omega that had been in love with him since college days,even rejected his mate for him. When Guo Rui shows up,he poses a threat to his position in the alpha's heart. In order to win over the ones who their hearts beat for ,they resorted to all ways possible to fulfill their wishes. Everyone was constantly fighting for their love,regardless of the means used.Who will be the winner in this complex war of love?                            ****** "Just because you're his mate it doesn't mean you have a permanent spot in his heart reserved for you,"Yu Yang said with a scowl, eyeing the other omega with disgust. "I don't think...I just know,"Guo Rui declared confidently with a smirk. "Y-You!... You're just his slut. He'll dispose you when he's done with you,"he spat angrily. "So what if he's my slut?" a new voice chimed in before Guo Rui could retort.

It took Haruki years to build the cold character that made those who knew him tremble before him as a Yakuza chairman, but it only took that man's glance to change everything, to break down his walls and make him seek a warmth he never knew he needed. Hiroshi's smile, scent, deep soothing voice, warmth of his embrace... "This is not what I want." "This cannot be what I need. There's no way I'm going to be weak! I'm the chairman, and I can't afford to be weak." "I will never fall in love, never be weak... ever again." "I need him to leave my life, I don't care about him, I never did." "Who gave you the right to harm what is mine?! I'm going to ruin your life!" "You are completely mine." "Haruki, it is okay to be weak when you are with me." "I will never fall in love with you, you simply belong to me." "Yes, I do..." But you are also mine. ***** Between a Mafia boss who is an infamous player and his doctor, who gets to fall the hardest in love? Bullied high school student, Haruki wakes up one evening in the hospital and he is faced with the fact that his grandfather he never knew was the head of a powerful popular clan and he was dying without an heir. The youth bullied for his beautiful appearance was forced to undergo a complete transformation under strict supervision within a short period. His transformation might have been extreme as Haruki grew up to get all he wanted and became infamous for being a player. He broke the hearts of many both males and females. His toughness knew no bond as the true Spirit of a strong clan leader that laid dormant in him was awakened with every work he did. The great leader was forced to pause at the sight of the new family doctor who had just taken over his father's job. He was pleased with the sight he saw and began to pursue what he wanted. The doctor how ever, had other plans as he was not going to let the younger man change his life completely without doing the same to him. (Breaking his walls and bringing him love). A war of love was fought between thee two men as none of them was willing to lose psychologically. Amid the bloody wars of the underground world, they fought to win through the push and pulls of the new feelings they got exposed to . Warning: *Dominant, strong, bottom/uke/shou, and a sweet, kindhearted, gentle, muscular, romantic top/seme/gong. *If you don't read Yaoi stories please you are excused. *It contains an abundance of sweetness and warmth.

Eric Santos was invisible long before he became powerful. A university dropout drowning in debt, working at a small beachside convenience store, his life was defined by limitations—until the day a mysterious interface appeared before his eyes. [Midas System Activated] The system grants him a simple but terrifying ability: Convert any authentic coin into gold of equal weight. At first, it feels like a miracle. Then it becomes a strategy. Soon, it turns into a weapon. What begins as survival quickly evolves into something far greater. Gold funds protection. Protection builds influence. Influence attracts danger. When Eric uses his newfound power to rescue Elena Lin from crushing debt tied to dangerous loan sharks, he steps into a world of organized crime, financial manipulation, and unseen forces watching from the shadows. But the real question isn’t how much gold he can create. It’s why the system chose him. Who created the Midas System? Is there a hidden cost? And are there others like him? As Eric expands from local survival to regional dominance and eventually global financial confrontation, one truth becomes clear: In a world ruled by money, the one who controls gold controls everything. Until something decides to control him.

Freedom's Price Smith Wesson has always lived under his family’s shadow. In one defiant moment, he signs a document he was strictly forbidden to touch — and for the first time, he feels truly free. But freedom has a price. Almost immediately, everything around him begins to change. Strange messages appear from nowhere. Trusted faces start to feel uncertain. Even the city he thought he knew seems to be watching him. As the powerful Wesson family tightens its invisible grip over Nairobi, Smith realises that every choice he makes may already be part of someone else’s game. One signature was supposed to set him free. Instead, it may have trapped him in a web he never saw coming. ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Freedom's Price — a slow-burn psychological thriller about the dangerous illusion of control and the heavy cost of finally choosing for yourself.

Lola is an unwanted child, often looked down on and shamed. At a young age, people kept saying that even when she got married, only good-for-nothing scums would want her! Years later, Lola comes back to end ties with her family once and for all when two children cling to her legs, saying; “Mommy, please let us adopt you!” “Mommy, Daddy misses you so much! He said he wants another baby!” When everyone was only interested in Lola’s misery, the richest and most influential hotshot announced, “My wife, please come home.” *** Join my Discord server: https://discord.gg/gXCMQwmrGY

He buried the truth before sunrise. Her fiancé died in a car accident. The report said brake failure. She saw him drunk. Within twelve hours, the evidence shifted. The footage vanished. The story changed. Chen Jin controls influence, media, and the law itself. He believes power settles everything. Lin Wan believes someone inside the system can still break. She doesn’t need sympathy. She needs one mistake. He never expected her to be fearless. She never expected him to notice. What begins as revenge slowly becomes something far more dangerous.

Lilly Harper’s life has never been easy. After losing her mother to cancer and caring for a disabled father and a difficult younger sister, she becomes the sole pillar holding her fragile family together. Poverty forces her to abandon dreams of comfort and focus only on survival. Desperate for work, her life takes a dramatic turn when she secures a position at the powerful Kingsley Empire one of the largest corporate empires in the country. But Lilly’s world is shaken when she discovers that the CEO is Sabastian Kingsley the same cold, ruthless man who once humiliated her during a chance encounter. Known for his icy demeanor and feared authority, Sabastian is a young billionaire whose heart turned to stone after the death of the only woman he ever loved—his mother. To him, emotions are liabilities, and love is a distraction he refuses to entertain, even within his contract marriage to the elegant and possessive socialite, Ava Westbrook. As Lilly begins working closely with him, her quiet strength, innocence, and resilience start to break through the walls he built around his heart. What begins as obligation slowly shifts into protectiveness—and then into something far more dangerous. But love inside an empire built on contracts and power comes at a cost. Fueled by jealousy, Ava sets her sights on destroying Lilly, determined to protect her place beside Sabastian at all costs. In a world where status rules and hearts are guarded, Lilly must navigate betrayal, power struggles, and forbidden emotions. Because sometimes… The man with the coldest heart loves the deepest.