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At 21, she thought her life was finally on track—graduating from Jeju International College, surviving years of bullying, and making it through a childhood marked by absence and mystery. But when her mother, her only family, is killed in a robbery in Seoul, everything changes. ‎ Her mother died in a robbery. At least, that's what they said. But robberies don't usually leave behind a billionaire's will… or an inheritance meant for a housekeeper. After moving to Seoul, Kang Sora Ara finds herself pulled into the world of the Hanseong Group—one of the most powerful families in Korea. A world built on wealth, influence… and dangerous secrets. The deeper she digs into the truth behind her mother's death, the more she realizes something doesn't add up. Because the family she's slowly becoming connected to may also be the one hiding the truth. And the silence she inherited… was never meant to be broken.

Synopsis: In the final moment before her destruction, Wanda Maximoff — the Scarlet Witch — is pulled into a void beyond time or form. Lost in the abyss of her guilt, a mysterious light touches her… and brings her back. Not to her world, but to another. One where magic is different. Where redemption might take shape: the world of Harry Potter. When a luminous figure — a doe — shows her the memories of a boy abandoned and mistreated by his relatives, Wanda understands her new purpose: to protect Lily Potter’s son. Though she doesn’t know why she was chosen, she accepts the deal. In exchange for a chance at redemption, she will care for little Harry. But Wanda is no ordinary witch. And this world is not ready for her. From the very first moment on Privet Drive, the Dursleys will feel that something has changed. With power, resolve, and growing compassion, Wanda will face a new destiny. Because this time… no one will touch the boy without facing her. After all, who better to protect the Boy Who Lived… than the Scarlet Witch herself? Author's Disclaimer: This story is loosely inspired by the initial premise of Strange Potter, a work I greatly admire and that served as a creative spark for developing this project. Although the plot, character development, and events are entirely original and distinct, I believe it's only fair to acknowledge that initial influence. Likewise, this is a non-profit fanfic that blends elements from the Marvel and Harry Potter universes, whose rights belong to their respective creators and owners (Marvel/Disney and J.K. Rowling). This work is made with respect and with the intention of paying tribute to these worlds that so many of us have enjoyed. I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com

Li Yanshu is known for her precision, her calm under pressure, and her unwavering sense of justice. As a Special Task Force captain, she has faced countless life-and-death situations—but nothing could have prepared her for the case that would shatter everything she believed in. What begins as a hostage crisis soon spirals into something far more sinister—an incident rooted in hidden cruelty and buried truth. In the aftermath of that tragedy, Yanshu’s life changes in ways she could never have imagined. Because the real shock wasn’t the explosion. It was what came after. Her mother—the one person she trusted above all else, her confidant and safest place—had been hiding something. A secret so deep, so impossible, that when it is finally revealed, Yanshu begins to question not only her past… but her very existence. That secret becomes a doorway. A doorway to another world. A world unlike Earth—where magic flows through the air, ancient powers rule in silence, and magical beasts roam untamed lands. A world tied to her mother’s forgotten past… and to Yanshu herself. Now, with her mother’s life hanging by a fragile thread, Yanshu must step into this unknown realm, uncover the truth behind her origins, and face dangers beyond human understanding. Because some roots are not meant to be buried. And some truths… can change everything. But in this unfamiliar world, she encounters someone who shouldn’t exist— a man from her original world. He doesn’t recognize her. He doesn’t know her name. But she knows him. The nameless thief from her past... And his presence may be the key to a mystery far greater than she ever imagined.

Arnav Singh Raizada built empires, crushed competitors, and never let anything slip past his control. Until one ordinary afternoon, when a quiet, stubborn girl walked into his world—and something inside him snapped into focus. Khushi Kumari Gupta is not looking for danger. She only wants a stable job, a predictable life, and enough distance from the chaos she grew up in. But the moment she crosses paths with the man who owns half of Delhi, her life tilts off its axis. What begins as curiosity turns into fixation. Arnav’s rules start breaking one by one. He wants her near. He wants her dependent. And when wanting is not enough—he buys the company she works for just to pull her into his world. Khushi tries to resist the magnetic pull between them, but she is drawn deeper into his intensity. His protectiveness feels dangerous. His coldness feels addictive. And his eyes tell her one truth—he is not letting her go. Somewhere between fear and desire, she falls first. She falls harder. But love changes hunters too. The man who never bent for anyone now finds himself bending for her—obsessing, unraveling, and becoming the one who risks losing everything. In this dark-soft romance, two fates collide. Possession turns into devotion. A predator discovers weakness. And a woman who should have run becomes the only one capable of destroying him… or saving him. When the lines between love and obsession blur, who becomes the real hunter—and who becomes the hunted?

The R18 content will be published after chapter 45. The story is focused mostly on Ace, Sabo and Luffy's childhood and Pebble's trauma and life on Moby Dick with Whitebeard's crew. The story is kinda long and not your typical WEBNOVEL... novel. Some chapters were created just to show daily life, so nothing super interesting is happening, at least at the beginning. But later on? You better fasten your seatbelts. _________________________________________________________________________ The Pirate King is dead. But someone is raising the next generation. After losing Gol D. Roger, the pirate captain Emeral D. Ralagan makes a pact with Davy Jones for power over the sea. Instead of resurrecting Roger, fate leads her to his hidden son — Portgas D. Ace. Now Pebble must raise three boys destined to shake the world: Ace. Sabo. And a loud child wearing Roger’s straw hat. But the sea remembers every debt. The Golden Lion has escaped. And the storm is coming.

Journee, an NYPD officer and Archer, an FBI agent are after a common mafia boss, but they don’t know it. They cross each other’s path at every corner and involuntarily destroy each other chances to make a case against him. Each unknowingly keeps sabotaging the other. If they get a chance, they will kill each other. Finally, they decide to work together to put him behind bars and… fall in love.

A soul from another world awakens as Yamanaka Ino, born into the dangerous yet familiar ninja world of Konoha. With memories of another life and knowledge of the future, she slowly realizes this is no dream, this life is real. In a land shaped by blood and destiny, she begins her new life with only one wish: To live. To survive. And to be remembered.

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".

Synopsis In the quiet, lush countryside of Qingyun Township, Lin Meiying has always known simplicity. She is engaged to her childhood sweetheart, Chen Weiliang, and dreams of a quiet life while working hard to support her younger brother Lin Yutang’s ambition to become a doctor. But when her father passes away, Meiying discovers a devastating secret he left behind: a crippling gambling debt that threatens to take away everything she holds dear including their family home and the land she planned to sell for Yutang’s education. To settle the debt, her father made one final, desperate arrangement: Meiying is to marry Li Yuhan, the son of the wealthy and powerful man her father owed money to. Yuhan is a figure from the bustling, modern metropolis of Shanghai, a man shrouded in mystery and surrounded by the cold, imposing world of high business a world far removed from Meiying’s rural roots. Refusing to let her family lose their home or her brother lose his future, but equally unwilling to marry a stranger and abandon her love for Weiliang, Meiying travels to Shanghai. She heads straight to the gleaming Li Tower, ready to beg Yuhan to release her from the engagement, offering to repay the debt however she can. To her shock, Yuhan agrees without hesitation, promising to return the title to her home and land. But just as Meiying’s relief begins to settle, Yuhan does something that shatters her world completely: he pulls her into a passionate, searing kiss that leaves her breathless and confused. In that single moment, the clear path she thought she was walking becomes tangled in ways she never imagined. As Meiying returns to her life in the countryside, she finds herself torn between the familiar love she has always known and the magnetic pull of the man who set her free only to leave her heart in turmoil. With family secrets slowly unraveling, old debts refusing to stay buried, and emotions she can no longer control, Meiying must navigate a future that is no longer hers alone to decide. Will she choose the life she planned, or will she follow a new path paved with unexpected passion and promise?

What if every human police officer were replaced by ruthless androids? No limits. No mercy. No hesitation. A political party rises to defend them. The public rallies behind them. And the streets run quieter… and redder. E-UNIT is all that, and more. Beyond relentless action, the story dives into familial bonds, sharp banter, and fractured loyalty, following characters pushed deeper with every operation. Volume Two tears away the armor, exposing what survives beneath the steel. E-UNIT: The Blue Angels of Death (Volume 01) E-UNIT: Broken Glass Wings (Volume 02) A high-octane action thriller wrapped in political cover, where justice is manufactured, and humanity is optional. Take a deep breath before reading. You'll need it.

"The masterminds are cooler than heroes," I mutter as I stare at the chess pieces before me. It is easier to be the one who sits in the shadows and moves the pieces, likewise deciding the flow of the game. Heroes will foolishly sacrifice their lives for the good cause and villains will sacrifice the world for their own gain, but masterminds will use both the heroes and villains to their own benefit. Why, you ask? Well, that's because I've lost my life once while trying to be a hero so, I don't want that anymore. I'd rather be a mastermind who molds the world as per my convenience and live peacefully. Because, why not? *** [Defender of Divine Glory says you are the hope of this world.] What? [Goddess of Wisdom believes that you will be the one to save the world.] Wait, what?! [Propose the Grand Duke the idea of a fake marriage.] And, why would I do that?! [Stop the assassination of Prince Eric.] Why would I save him?! [The candidates for the throne are:... Who will you choose?] Ah! I give up... It seems like a curse that anyone who wishes for a slacker life in Isekai will have to go through the most troublesome things. In my past life, I died because of one rookie mistake but after being transmigrated in the world of fantasy I've gotten an opportunity to start afresh, but unlike the protagonists who look for their love and glory, I'd rather make money and live a life of a slacker. I have magic, I have power and I have money, what else do I need? Well, that was the plan but this damn system is getting on my nerves. I mean who in their sane mind would want to mess with the complicated royal family and political affairs? But that's not all though. I've also become the saviour of this world. Things just can't be anymore worse! Besides, the penalty of failing this quest is... [Failure: Destruction of the World.] It seems like if I screw up in selecting the right person then the destruction that is going to befall the world won't be stopped. If I speak of my reward then it's this vague thing. [Reward: Fulfillment of any wish.] "If that's the case then, I'd rather choose the person who would be the best fit for the throne." And that's how I decided that I would become the Kingmaker.

Isabella Martinez’s life shatters in one night. Dragged from her waitress job by loan sharks, she’s thrown onto an auction stage and sold like property to pay her father’s five-million-dollar gambling debt. Terrified and powerless, she watches as wealthy men bid on her future until HE walks in. Dante Moretti. The most dangerous man in New York. A billionaire mafia don who built a twelve-billion-dollar empire on blood and fear. When his cold grey eyes lock on hers, everything changes. He bids ten million dollars without hesitation, buying her in front of everyone. Bella expects horror. Expects to become his slave, his toy, his victim. Instead, she discovers something far more dangerous: Dante Moretti has a code. He protects women and children. He kills traitors without mercy but honors loyalty above all. And despite his brutality, despite the violence she witnesses, despite every reason she should run she’s falling for the devil who bought her. But loving a mafia king comes with deadly consequences. The Russian mob wants revenge. A traitor within Dante’s own family wants him dead. And Bella now seen as his greatest weakness becomes the target of every enemy he’s ever made. Forced to choose between the innocent girl she was and the warrior she needs to become, Bella must learn to fight, to kill, and to embrace the darkness. Because in Dante’s world, there are only two options: become the mafia queen who stands beside him… Or die. From sold at auction to ruling an empire. From victim to queen. From captive to the most dangerous woman in the underworld. This is the story of a girl who was bought for five million dollars and became worth five billion. Welcome to the mafia. Welcome to love. Welcome to war.

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

Sisi’s life becomes a nightmare on her birthday when her adoptive father tries to rape her. After she fights back valiantly, he beats her half to death and throws her into a ramshackle shed to rot. She believes she would die alone, until she discovers a wounded wolf cub hiding in the shadows. Drawing on her experience caring for infants, Sisi nurses the injured cub, only to learn he is no ordinary animal but a young wolf beastman named Jojo. When her father discovers Jojo and captures him, he threatens the cub’s life to force Sisi into his bed. Cornered and desperate, Sisi’s dormant faerie powers erupt. On that fateful night, she escapes with Jojo into the depths of the forest, vanishing where no one should be able to follow. Lost and hunted, the human girl and the little wolf beastman cling to each other for survival, until Jojo’s father, an Alpha wolf who had been crowned the new Beast King, finds them. Without warning, he seizes Sisi and declares: “My son has imprinted on you as his mother. You must take responsibility.” “H-How do I take responsibility?” Sisi whispers, terrified of being separated from Jojo. The Beast King pulls her close, his voice low and solemn. “Come with me. I will make you my official mate.” * PS: This story is about found family and motherhood, as well as a true love between a lone wolf and a faerie. Tags: Beastman, werewolf, faerie, slow burn romance, no rape, babyraising, possessive ML. - You can follow me on Instagram: @foreverpupa

Lin Wan regrets her inability to judge people and how she was deceived by a friend, eventually discarded by a worthless man, leading to her ruin and disgrace. She was forced to leave behind a vibrant and courageous person, ending up living a miserable life and facing a bleak old age. Reborn into another life, Lin Wan is determined not to repeat past mistakes. She is set on extinguishing her vain desires and living a truly remarkable life. She has many ambitions. But the most crucial one is: to win back the man who truly loves her once again. She plans to earn money, find him, marry him, and live a happy life together!

In her previous life, Han Ruochen was tricked into marriage and was forcibly made the wife of the foolish brother of her husband. She failed to escape, and her legs were broken by her cousin, Han Ziyan, who not only stole her husband but her destiny. She thought that after giving birth to a son and a daughter for the fool, she would be allowed to leave, but unfortunately, fate had other plans. She was killed by her foolish husband, who beat her up until she died, and her entire family was razed by Han Ziyan, whom they had kindly adopted. Han Ruochen hated Han Ziyan to the point that she couldn’t even close her eyes even when she died. However, when she opened her eyes, she was reborn in the nineties, before she lost everything. Armed with the knowledge of her previous life, Han Ruochen started to guard against Han Ziyan and her mother, Meng Yunhan, for she knew that Han Ziyan wasn’t her cousin but her mother’s illegitimate child! And the two of them were determined to snatch her father’s fortune and ruin her siblings to fill the pit made by Han Ziyan’s biological father. But by a stroke of luck, Han Ruochen gained a ‘Golden Finger’. Not only did her strength increase by leaps and bounds, but the sea also became her golden fishing ground. She left on an empty boat and returned with tonnes of expensive seafood. That wasn’t all. With the money and strength, she straightened her siblings and made them walk on the righteous path, where they started to respect the elders and care for the young. Thefts? Corruption? What was that? Come here and let your sister straighten you up with her fishing rod!

Hide-and-seek was always Hashida Kiyonari's favorite childhood game. But even as an adult, he never really stopped playing it—only now, he was hiding much bigger secrets. Kiyonari, also known as Soo Kihyun, had just been appointed secretary to the chairman's grandson, executive director Je Soo-hyun—the company's most admired yet most feared boss. Soo-hyun was renowned not only for his striking beauty as on omega but also for his sharp, uncompromising leadership. To Kiyonari, however, his new boss seemed to harbor nothing but disdain. Errand after errand piled on his shoulders, and the work grew increasingly demanding. Yet none of that compared to the weight of the truth he carried: Kiyonari was an alpha living under the disguise of a beta, a secret he couldn't afford to let anyone—colleagues, or even family—discover. Except to his childhood best friend, who had known since before. But one slip was all it took. In a moment of carelessness, his body betrayed him as he fell into a sudden rut. The reaction it triggered in Soo-hyun was the very scenario both of them had worked hard to avoid—sending the omega into heat. And yet, what followed was not hatred, no regrets. But something far more big for Soo-hyun.

[ADULT CONTENT WARNING: Explicit intimacy and mature relationship themes. 18+ only.] Seven years together. Two years married. To the world, Alexander Montclair is the perfect husband gentle, patient, and calm. A man who never raises his voice and believes love should be quiet and understanding. But behind closed doors, his silence speaks louder than anger. In our marriage, his family comes before everything. His mother’s wishes dictate our lives, while my own needs are expected to wait. Every compromise, every apology, every sacrifice, it’s always me who gives in. The only time I feel chosen is in our intimacy moment, when desire briefly drowns out duty and that's when he listens to me instead of his family’s voice. But sex moments can’t hold a marriage together. This is not a story about cruelty or violence. It’s about emotional neglect, quiet obedience, and the slow ache of realizing that love without choice will eventually break you. After seven years of loving him, I must decide: Remain the husband who is always second or finally choose myself.

Odette's world has just been shattered by loss, but the night holds an even darker surprise-a man, bloodied and broken, left to die in the shadows. Compelled by instinct, she saves him, unaware of the dangerous life he leads. A man feared by many, with secrets that could destroy her. And yet, in her courage and compassion, he glimpses something he's never known: trust. Danger has a way of drawing hearts together, and every choice they make could bring them closer... or tear them apart forever. In the collision of innocence and power, one touch might ignite a fire neither is ready for.

Neva and Rhett—two young souls—find their heartstrings woven in love. But just as passion and peace begin to bloom, fate intervenes. Bleak, haunting circumstances scatter blades across their romance, threatening to tear them apart. Ishmael—a man with a heart of thorns—yearns to mend the wound of losing Neva. And in the end, rays of love and joy filter through the clouds of horror that darken his world—as Neva appears before him once more. Twisted fate entangles them all, revealing the Game of Sphere, as misery scorches their souls. A concealed life beyond turns its pages—one after another—gathering sin and virtue, tragedy and fortune, strength and frailty, creation, love... and hate. Illusion is where we live—in the garden of Eden before the fall of man. Illusion is serenity—an evermore sanguine of love. The vision of paradise in the New Earth sows hope deep in the soul. The delusory pleasures of this world ignite the flames that burn in oceans of fire. Illusive Eden is rapture. Illusive Eden is tragedy. The fall of man—even now bleeds red. The whisper whirls the dawn of a man—he who pretends to be the hero. --- The girl who once vowed to be his forever Now forbids him to ever appear. She refuses to recognize him, Disregarding all he ever was. He vows to protect her. Yet he is the terrifying truth she prays is a lie. He trips her, rips her apart— He's the living tragedy looming over her life. He once was her Elayne, now her hiraeth. He is the villain—pretending to be the hero. --- The Lord is the way— Steady through the wilderness. The King is the truth— Burning through the lies. The Father is the life— Breathing spirit into dust. She kneels before the Ruler, The God who shaped galaxies— He has called her a poet. Her tongue shall be anointed. Her poetry shall be the rivers of His word. She will scatter seeds in broken fields, And He will send the sun. He will send the rain. He will draw the roots down deep. He yields to the Ruler, The God of blazing holiness— He has called him a soldier. His fists shall be unclenched. The sword of the Spirit rests in his grip. He will shield the sower of the seeds, As storms rise against the harvest. His strength will be not his own, But drawn from the marrow of grace. This faith shall shake the mountains, For He has conquered the filth of the flesh. This flame will cleanse the shadows. For He has defeated the darkness. This love shall live on for eternity, For He has overcome the mortal world.