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"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.

A teenage girl, suddenly realizes that there is a hidden power within her. With the help of those closest to her, she tries to control this power. It turns out that many secrets are hidden behind the power that flows within the girl. With the help of a friend, she begins to search for the truth about her true identity.

“What was rule number two again?” Atlas' voice dropped so low, a chill ran through Aveline's body. “PDAs are just that. Affections can never happen off camera,” she whispered breathlessly. “Well technically we're outside,” he leaned into her ears. “And right now, I need to be inside you.” Atlas Sinclair is running out of time. He has exactly three days to get married before his cousin, or else, he'll be completely kicked off the race for the Sinclair major inheritance. Aveline Parker is an unfortunate soul who has just lost her boyfriend and best friend due to their infidelity. One drunken night of passion between the two spirals into a contract marriage. Aveline is soon thrown into the world of sinful wolves in sheep clothing, and there are just so many rules she has to keep up with. Atlas thinks he can enforce and keep these rules, but Aveline isn't making things easy with her lips that were designed for kissing. It starts with a kiss, and gradually, he starts to break all of the rules for her. Will he break the biggest rule and go against his family for her? Or is that a line that not even his desire for her can cross? Find out in this explosively sexy book; A NIGHT IN SIN CITY

What is the real face divorce?No one can say clearly that it is no longer the relationship between love and not love,but the game of love and money.it's not the word divorce with a wave of arms.Marriage is not a love brain and an abandoned woman complaining that it is unfair.When a marriage crisis breaks out,it must be a bloody duel

Eva Ivanova never planned on diapers or lullabies—least of all for a baby who barely makes a sound. But when her best friend dies and names her guardian of an eerily quiet infant, Eva’s world shatters. And it gets worse. The courts assign her a co-guardian: Alessandro Bianchi. Mafia royalty. Hitman in a suit. Her sworn rival in every courtroom they’ve ever battled in. Forced into parenthood together, Eva and Alessandro quickly realize the baby isn’t just quiet—she’s connected to a trafficking network buried deep inside the justice system. And someone will kill to get her back. As enemies close in and old wounds bleed open, the line between hatred and hunger turns dangerously thin. Enemies in court. Partners in crime. Parents by force. And maybe… something they never saw coming.

Seventeen-year-old Aria Nightshade has spent her entire life hiding what she is: a Null—born without magic in a world where power is everything. At the prestigious Thornwick Academy of Arcane Arts, she's survived three years as the "scholarship charity case" by being invisible, doing everyone's homework, and enduring whispers that she only got in because her dead parents were war heroes. But Aria has a secret. She CAN use magic—just not her own. She's a Siphon, able to absorb and wield others' magic temporarily, a forbidden ability that got her ancestors hunted to extinction. One touch, and she becomes whatever they are. It's the reason her parents died protecting her. It's the reason she can never let anyone close. Everything changes when Aria and four other misfit students accidentally break into the Forbidden Archive during a late-night prank gone wrong. They discover the Codex Animarum—an ancient, sentient grimoire that binds itself to them through blood magic, creating an unbreakable System that grants quests, levels, and powers... but demands a price for every gift. The grimoire reveals a conspiracy that spans centuries: Thornwick Academy was built on the tomb of the First Sorcerers, and someone is performing ritual murders to resurrect them. Each victim's magic is being drained and stored. The five students have thirty days before the final sacrifice—which requires the blood of a Siphon. Aria's blood. Now she must work with the prince who publicly humiliated her, the rebel who knows too much about her past, the cursed girl everyone fears, and the prodigy who's competing for her scholarship—all while hiding what she is, leveling up through increasingly dangerous quests, and trying not to fall for the one person who could destroy her if he learned the truth. Because the grimoire has shown her something terrifying: the mastermind behind the murders is someone she trusts. And stopping them might require Aria to finally reveal the monster she's been hiding.

Six months after the disaster on Eochaid's secret moon base, Rian is fairly certain that there are only five members left of the Obsidian Assembly still running free. Including himself, there's Corey, a changling who make's Rian's life miserable by spreading slime over every inch of the walls; Theo, a short-tempered psychic; Spiros, the glue holding everyone together; and Lavender, a mildly sociopathic summoner who's technically not supposed to be living with them. The only one missing is Niamh, Rian's twin sister who was sent to school in Ireland months ago. But Rian's not one to let troubles slow him down. It doesn't matter that there's no money- if they need something, he's fast enough to steal it. But it's winter now. With no running water or electricity, avoiding a government hostile to metahumans is no longer the Junior Obsidian Assembly member's top priority. Temperatures are plummeting, and they need to either work together or fall apart entirely.

Beneath the Black Umbrella Valeria Caruso never asked to be part of the mafia world. Her father left it behind years ago after her mother’s murder, building a new life of wealth and respect for his children. But everything changes when the Vitale family returns—bringing with them a dark obsession that threatens to shatter her carefully sheltered life. At her classmate Adrian Vitale’s mother’s funeral, Valeria offers him a simple kindness: shelter from the rain beneath her umbrella. She doesn’t realize in that moment she has stepped into his world—one ruled by power, control, and dangerous devotion. Adrian, son of Salvatore Vitale, heir to a legacy of violence, becomes consumed by her. At school, his obsession grows into a terrifying grip, pulling Valeria into his gang, his influence, his shadow. Her friends bend to his will, and she learns too late that refusing him means destruction for everyone she cares about. Caught between loyalty to her family, her father’s forced return to the mafia, and Adrian’s suffocating love, Valeria must navigate a dangerous path where every choice feels like surrender. Because in Adrian’s eyes, she isn’t just a girl. She’s his possession. And he will stop at nothing to keep her.

"You're nothing but a charity case with no real magic! Stay away from my research—and stay away from me!" Those were the words Lyra Ashford's former best friend and academic partner, Cassia Thornwood spat at her during the Academy's Grand Exhibition, right before stealing Lyra's groundbreaking thesis and presenting it as her own. In one night, Lyra lost everything: her research, her reputation, her scholarship, and the boy she'd loved since freshman year—Cassia's twin brother, Dorian, who stood by and did nothing. Humiliated and facing expulsion for "academic theft" that she never committed, Lyra is ready to leave Stellarium Academy forever. But a mysterious force pulls her to the Forbidden Archives, where she accidentally awakens an ancient sentient map called the Starbound Codex—a relic that chooses only one keeper per millennium. The Codex reveals that Stellarium Academy was built on top of seven sealed dimensions containing the lost magic of the Primordial Architects. Someone is trying to break these seals to steal that power, and the sabotage incidents plaguing the Academy are just the beginning. Worse still, Lyra's "lack of magic" was never a weakness—it was a seal placed on her as a child to hide her from those who would exploit her rare Cypher bloodline, descendants of the Architects themselves. Enter Kael Voidstrider, the Academy's most feared senior—a devastatingly brilliant combat mage with a cold reputation and mysterious scars, both physical and magical. He's the only one who believes in Lyra's innocence, and for reasons he won't fully explain, he needs her help to stop the coming catastrophe. As they're forced to work together, Lyra discovers that Kael's ice-cold exterior hides unimaginable pain, and his incredible devotion is reserved for one person only: her. With her powers awakening, enemies closing in from all sides, and her former best friend revealed as part of a darker conspiracy, Lyra must master lost magic, survive deadly trials in the Shattered Realms, and level up fast enough to save the Academy and possibly all magical dimensions. Because the map chose her for a reason. And this time, she's done being underestimated.

A failed adventurer returns with the soul of the dead on his shoulders. This time, he breaks the world's rules to bring back a rabbit-human child named Al. Together with Al and the adventurer, retrace his steps to find out the truth about the world and his identity. The adventure is not over yet.

She never should have been at that gala. Emily Chen was just trying to get through the night in a borrowed dress, blending into a crowd that would never truly accept her. But one careless step, one glass of champagne, and she collides with Alexander Drake—the city’s most feared billionaire, and the man her family has spent years blaming for their ruin. She expects fury. What she gets is interest. Cold, unsettling, and far too intense. Instead of banishing her, Drake makes her an offer: a temporary position inside his empire. A job that looks like opportunity, but feels like a trap. For Emily, it’s a chance to dig for answers about her father’s downfall. For Alexander, it’s a chance to draw her deeper into his orbit. The deeper she goes, the more dangerous it becomes. Rival corporations circle like sharks, whispers of betrayal grow louder, and Drake’s obsession starts to feel like both a shield and a prison. Emily can’t tell if he’s the enemy she should fear… or the only man capable of protecting her from what’s coming. In a world where loyalty can be bought and secrets are worth more than gold, Emily will have to risk everything. The truth could destroy them both. But without it, she may never escape.

Everly, a connoisseur of orphan-to-riches tropes, always assumed her origin story began with a dramatic abandonment at the orphanage gates. Turns out, her life was even more cliché than her favorite novels! She wasn't merely dumped; she was swapped—a long-lost heiress to a vast fortune. Just when she thought her life couldn't get any more tropey, a mysterious System materialized, offering her a chance at a "good ending." The catch? Its "abilities" ranged from the utterly bizarre to the downright mortifying, making Everly question if a happy ending was truly worth the existential cringe. *** System 006: [Host, please choose 1 of these 3 system abilities!] Everly: "They're all weird! Let me just pick random!" System 006: [Hehe... host, I forgot to say that each system will have consequences, so something will happen to you when you use it...] Everly: "!!!" Days later, having been reunited with her biological family and experimenting with the System's... unique function, the consequence were already glaringly apparent. Her beloved brother: "My little sister is precious, but I need therapy to keep up with her alien-like thinking." Handsome man 1: "She's a pervert! I'm scared she'll take my innocence..." Handsome man 2: "Every time she talks, I feel like killing her. Is that normal?"

Disaster or Forever? The moment Heartfilia Dwight Mereles knew she would have to marry the man she despised and treated as her arch-nemesis, she felt intense rage build up inside her. She practically cursed that day because she never thought that of all the men in the world, Jharied Cojuangco would be the one whom she had to marry. She did not have a choice, because the company of her parents was at the brink of bankruptcy. Can Heartfilia tame her Playboy husband? Will Filia open her heart to the young man? Is she ready to be hurt? Will she take the risk knowing that the young man may never be truly hers? Will they be ready for whatever life will throw at them? Just how strong is their love for each other? Or will they allow themselves to be defeated by the people who want to destroy their relationship? Does the Wife or the Mistress hold more power?

It is a story about a young girl who dreams of finding a place where she belongs. Her world is inhibited by fascinating beasts that have grown in the land for Millennium, and they can soar in the air like it was nothing. The dragons are her friends, and they have been around for millennia, creating Nations. There are two types of nations: one that watches over these magnificent beasts, and one that doesn't. The story highlights the dangers of evil lurking in the world, and the protagonist must decide whether to follow the right path or face the consequences of her actions. The story serves as a reminder of the importance of balancing good and evil in our world.

I died a heroic, powerful, male Archmage… so why did I wake up as a sixteen-year-old girl?! Theo’s last memory is of a glorious, failed last stand. His next is a beeping hospital machine—and a terrifyingly handsome guy he’s pretty sure is a demon calling him “princess.” Now, he’s Thea Montrose, youngest daughter of a powerful family in a world run on magi-tech and corporate espionage. Between navigating floating cars, enduring his new mom’s hugs, and figuring out the horrifyingly complex mechanics of using the bathroom, Theo has his hands full. But his new family is hiding secrets, and their rivals play for keeps. Good thing this spoiled heiress’s body now holds the soul of an ancient wizard. They wanted the real Thea back? They’re about to get way more than they bargained for. He failed to save his old world from an apocalypse—now he just might save this one (and finally figure out how this bra works).

Dragon Ball Oneiron follows the story of a Saiyan Princess of Universe X, Mauka as she is battling the Legendary Saiyans of Universe 7, Goku & Vegeta as both Beerus & Champa along with their Angels, Whis & Vados assess her power. They wonder how did a Saiyan like her from a recently restored universe reached this level of power to rival the greatest warriors that are alive today in such a short amount of time. Her overseer, Ark of the Chaotic Void tells them her story and how all of this started with him becoming her Overseer... In Loving Memory Of Akira Toriyama. You Will Be Missed And Always Remembered In Our Hearts And Memories Forevermore.

She forgot him. He remembered everything. And he's not letting her go again. Three years ago, Elara Hart was desperate—her mother was dying, and she had no money for treatment. So when cold, ruthless billionaire Kairos Vance offered her $2 million to be his surrogate, she signed her life away. The contract was clear: carry his child, sign away all rights, disappear forever. But Elara made a fatal mistake. She fell in love with him. And Kairos? He threw her away the moment their son was born, choosing his family's approval over the woman who'd given him everything. Heartbroken and determined to fight for custody, Elara drove into a rainstorm—and straight into a nightmare. The "accident" wasn't random. It was arranged. And when she woke up three weeks later, she couldn't remember her own name, let alone the man who'd destroyed her. Now, three years later, she walks back into his life. As a stranger. Desperate and obsessed, Kairos makes a split-second decision that will change everything: he tells her she's his wife. That they were madly in love. That their son Leo is the product of their marriage, not a cold transaction. She believes him. And Kairos finally has a second chance to do everything right. But secrets don't stay buried. As Elara's memories begin to surface—fragmented images of contracts, cold hospital rooms, and his cruel rejection—she starts to realize the man she's falling for is the same man who once broke her. When the truth explodes, Elara must decide: can she forgive the unforgivable? Or will she take everything from him the way he once took everything from her? A story of lies, possession, redemption, and a love so twisted it might just destroy them both... or save them.

Summer’s marriage to Gideon had been nothing short of a fairytale. Their days were filled with joy and peace until one incident ruined everything completely. The man she loved the most accused her of cheating. ======= “Who is the father of the child?” Gideon thundered, squeezing her shoulders. His crushing grip made her wince in pain and fear. “It’s yours. Why won’t you believe me?” “I wanted to. But these reports tell different story.” He threw the paternity test reports at her. “Hope is not my child?” The ground shattering revelation rattled Summer. She tried everything to save this marriage, but it didn’t turn well. Hidden conspiracy and betrayal tore her world apart, costing her everything, including her own life. The moment she thought it was over, she found herself gone back in time. She had been reborn. Armed with the knowledge of what was to come, she vowed to protect herself and her family. ====== “Since I’ve been given a second chance, I’ll not let the history to repeat.” She thought she would stay far away from Gideon, but fate had other plans. He appeared in front of her again six years later. This time, he didn’t want to kill her. He wanted to trap her, torment her, and own her. Would Summer let him ruin her again? Would she be able to change her fate this time? “In this life, you can never escape me,” Gideon hissed. Summer looked into his eyes coldly. “We ended things six years ago. I’ll never let you crawl back into my life again.” Pinching her chin, he declared, “No one can stop me from reclaiming you, not even you.”

Zaria Remington. She is the light…. The heart everyone adored. Graceful, kind, pure as dawn… The kind of girl who made the world softer, just by being in it. She carried warmth wherever she went, never knowing the shadows that lingered behind her innocent self. Alexander Gonzales He is the darkness…. Sharp edges, cold eyes, ruthless, feared by many. A man who felt nothing, feared nothing, and trusted no one. He was built from ice and iron. Until he saw her. One glance, and the wall he spent a lifetime building began to crack. She was everything he couldn’t understand and everything he couldn’t let go. When their worlds collide, sparks ignite, shadows stir and fate trembles. One touch shatters his control. Buried secrets claw their way to the surface…

"Fuck me like you've never fucked any woman , daddy!!I want your cock!“ I moaned throatily, thrashing wildly in ecstasy as Alex fingered my clit right left and center.Slapping my ass cheeks and breasts soundly. "I hope you'll keep saying that ,you slut when I slam my ten inch cock into your hole !" He whispered hoarsely into my cunt and slurped my feminine juices with his devastatingly hot tongue. One reckless night. One stranger’s bed. One marriage certificate she never meant to sign. Amnesiac Chiara Hayes only wanted to forget her cheating ex for a few hours. Instead, she wakes up hungover, sex-sore, and tied by law to Alexander Carrington— a one-time unproven two account murder and sexual assault suspect; the cold, infuriatingly drop -dead gorgeous arrogant billionaire CEO every woman wanted to bed but none can tame. Alex doesn’t want an annulment. He wants a wife. For one year, Chiara will play the role: smile for the cameras, survive his controlling family,keep his step mother off his back, and help him secure the biggest deal of his career. In return, he’ll give her more than she ever dreamed of. But fake kisses spark real flames. And when jealous exes, a ruthless stepmother, a leaked marriage contract threaten to expose their secret and an attempt on her life ,Chiara realizes she's in, deeper than she ever planned. Even more so when she began recovering memories of her childhood that linked her to the Carrington dynasty and her identity as true heir to the Carrington fortune. But falling for her accidental husband-the one man who might just be the culprit in the murder of her whole family years ago ? That was never part of the deal.