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Tiana was not hard to love. She was patient. Loyal. Soft in all the places that mattered. Joshua mistook that softness for permanence. Their love began in the barracks—hidden, intense, and full of promises whispered in the dark. He was her first. Her trust. Her almost. But while Tiana waited, Joshua learned how easily love could be divided. When silence replaces affection and attention comes only with need, Tiana begins to fade—until she chooses herself instead. At the university, new paths collide. Stephen, a former friend turned quiet witness, refuses to stay complicit in another man’s cruelty. Dare, observant and steady, sees Tiana not as something to win—but someone to respect. And Nadia, beautiful and calculating, is a lady with a big heart who just wants to love. As secrets unravel and power shifts, Joshua discovers too late that control is not love, and waiting is not weakness. Because sometimes, healing doesn’t come from being chosen again. It comes from walking away—and beginning almost anew.

“No… do you really know that music can express what words cannot? That behind every note, every chord, every silence, there are emotions even the most honest conversations cannot reach? My name is Lucy. I am a guitarist and singer, and music is my truest language. With Mathieu and Lisa, my best friend and former companion, we form a trio capable of everything: from electric rock to pop rhythms, from acoustic ballads to afro-electro sounds. Every piece we play reflects our joys, our sorrows, our secrets, and our dreams. But music doesn’t just reveal our emotions: it also uncovers what we fear to say aloud. Between laughter and tears, between awkwardness and complicity, every rehearsal, every concert, and every contest becomes a confession, a challenge, and a moment of truth. Throughout our journey, you will discover our wounds, our friendships, our fragile dreams, and our secret loves. You will hear what we never dared to speak, but what we sing through every chord, every note, every lyric.

After a simple extraction mission, Kenneth makes a dire mistake that wipes out his entire team. Left alone and bleeding out, Kenneth has no choice but to pray to a higher being in hopes of getting a second chance at life. Luckily for him, his prayers are answered as he finds himself in the body of a man who has the same name as him! Now, faced with a strange world he is unfamiliar with, all he can do is follow the previous owners' wishes to enter the infamous military academy Toleran and become a renowned Anchor. The problem is finding a Striker to pair with. In comes Lucien Saint-James, the captain of the third division and a high-class Striker with whom he has the highest compatibility. The problem is, whenever Lucien is around, he gets this uncontrollable urge to bring him to his knees, not to mention that he doesn’t care for his arrogant attitude either. Now, Kenneth faces a dilemma. If he ever hopes to make it out of this academy alive and realize the dreams of the original Kenneth, he will have to suck up his pride and learn to hide his urges if he wants to make it out in one piece. Oh, and did he mention he had to deal with monsters and mystical beasts too?! ****************************************** Excerpt: “Kiss me.” Kenneth blinked. “What—“ “You heard me. Do it. Now.” Anger flashed in his eyes yet his body moved before his brain could tell him to stop. He reached for the Striker and their lips met. Kenneth poured his energy into Lucien, filling the barren pit inside his mind, giving him enough juice to keep going. The two pulled away, and Lucien’s steely eyes met his, holding him in place. “You always look like you hate anchoring me, but then you get that blissful look on your face that screams ‘I want more’. It’s cute.” Kenneth felt an unbearable urge to slap the smug smile off his face. But since now wasn’t the time to commit acts of violence against his pair. He held himself back. He would deal with him properly later. “Eat shit, captain.” Was all he said before sending him off. ****** A guideverse story with a little twist, hot and cold romance with a whole lot of slow burn (emphasis on burn because the MC refuses to admit his feelings, the stubborn fool).

When 24 year-old office wage-slave Liu Xinyue witnesses the execution of a ghost on her way to the office bathroom, she is forcefully thrust into a world of terrifying spirits, and unexpectedly, love. Recruited by a mysterious government organization, she is tasked with aiding in their fight against the supernatural. Partnered with Zhou Shihan to execute "Remote Combat Operations" throughout rural China, she now not only confronts real spiritual threats, but also an entirely new feeling: She's falling for the confident Shihan, who openly lives her dream life. With three weeks of close confinement together followed by a single one to process the experiences every month, the cycle propels their soon blossoming relationship ever forward. As their missions escalate from village threats to an apocalyptic monk with world ending powers, Xinyue must decide whether to cast aside her barrier of lies and live authentically, or remain locked away in her closet forever, with one ultimate threat remaining: Confronting her parents about who she actually is, and loves.

#WSA2025 Word went around that no one that had ever knocked on the esteemed Eleazar family’s doors seeking shelter were turned away. Fleeing the prince of Lustris no less, Arabella Sterling held out hope that those weren’t mere rumors as she crossed the border over to Umbraria, home to all creatures of the night. A land where noble blood like hers was a highly coveted delicacy. As such, she wasn’t turned away, but since the Eleazars ran no charity, Arabella was compelled to become the sole blood provider to the heir of the family in exchange for safety. Though never, in a million years, did she imagine that what had started as a simple trade off, could morph into a swirl of tangled passion when the cold and stoic vampire she served showed interest in the young woman beyond the crimson nectar coursing her veins. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note that the most brutal of abuse (Which includes explicit sexual abuse) takes place near the climax of the story. All I will say is that it won't be enacted by the ML.

Han Soorin thought landing the job of a lifetime—makeup artist for LUMEN, the hottest K-pop boy band in the world—would be her dream come true. Billboards, music shows, sold-out arenas… and her ultimate bias, Jung Haejin, standing just a breath away. But reality? A nightmare wrapped in designer clothes. Haejin, the flawless leader adored by millions, is nothing like the angelic idol Gleams worship. Offstage he’s cold, sharp-tongued, and impossible to please. The first words he throws at Soorin? A sneer at her “lack of manners” and a warning she won’t survive a week. Yet every day backstage pulls her deeper into their chaotic world—glittering stages, vicious rumors, obsessive fans, and the suffocating pressure of perfection. She sees the cracks in Haejin’s mask, the loneliness behind the spotlight… and against her better judgment, her hatred begins to blur into something far more dangerous. When a scandal threatens to destroy them both, Soorin must decide: walk away from the idol she swore to hate, or risk everything to stand by the man she never expected to possibly... love? ✨✨✨✨✨ [Chapter: 5-20 Update Daily] [Update schedule: 10+ comments or 2 reviews=1 Bonus chapter]

Laura Hughes has spent years keeping her head down, surviving bullies, and avoiding drama. Senior year was supposed to be easier, but it’s already a nightmare. When a private letter falls into the wrong hands, she becomes the center of unwanted attention. Then Jae shows up. Quiet, mysterious, the Korean transfer seems to notice everything about her. Laura has to figure out who to trust, how to keep her life together, and how not to get crushed along the way. But what she doesn’t realize is that Jae’s secrets might be the one thing that takes her down.

This is a love story about an Omega CEO, Chris Cheng and his Beta assistant, Nathaniel Jones who were childhood sweetheart. They promised each other that they'll get married when they grow up. When they were teenagers they got separated and after twenty years of being separated they met again. One was a beautiful omega CEO and the other was a handsome beta assistant. The assistant could recognize who the CEO was and their promise, but on the other hand the CEO couldn't recognize the other party who was right in front of him,but only he remember that he promised someone to marry them. What will become of this story? Will he ever remember him? Let's find out together.

Liv is Thomas’s best friend’s little sister, so off limits the limit isn’t even allowed to exist in the first place, yet his feelings for her are getting increasingly non-platonic. Despite this shameful obsession, he’s determined to keep his secret forever and never ever act on his desires, reveal the smallest glimpse of them. But… When a devastating and life-altering event is thrown Liv’s way, she finds herself needing Thomas in her life more than ever, needing him in a different, very different, way than before. Notwithstanding the miscommunication, jealousy and guilt, the lines become blurred and things start to spiral. Their respective traumas manage to bind them closer together and make them realize love might not have to be conventional or pure in the traditional sense.

It was just one night. After catching his boyfriend cheating, Ryan goes to the bar to drink and spots a handsome stranger. “Would you like to sleep with me?” The man had agreed, and they spent the night together, tangled in the sheets. The next morning, he had run away, embarrassed, wanting to put the entire thing behind him. But the man wasn’t a random stranger. He was the son of Ryan’s Professor, Carl. And Carl wanted more than one night.

Damie has spent most of her life being invisible. At sixteen, she moves through high school unnoticed,hiding behind makeup, books, and the shadow of her best friend. She believes love is something meant for other girls. Louder girls. Prettier girls. Girls worth choosing. Then Elias sees her. What begins as fleeting glances and quiet conversations turns into something intoxicating. Elias is older, wealthy, and unsettlingly attentive. He listens when no one else does. He notices the details. He makes Damie feel seen in ways she never has before. And Damie falls. But attention becomes possession. Affection becomes control. Elias’ love tightens around her, isolating her from friends, rewriting her boundaries, and convincing her that this intensity is what real love feels like. As Damie sinks deeper into the comfort of being wanted, the warning signs grow harder to ignore. Cass starts to worry. Her mother senses the distance. And Elias’ gaze never leaves her. Because some love doesn’t let go. And once you’re marked by his gaze, leaving may be the most dangerous thing of all.

Our childhood was a masterpiece of laughter and adventure – until puberty painted a new reality. We were the dynamic duo of our neighborhood, inseparable partners in crime. Summers danced with fireflies and midnight secrets shared in woods behind our houses. Winters warmed with hot chocolate and snowball fights that left us breathless. Our bond seemed woven with unbreakable threads – until high school unraveled everything. Sophomore year's welcome party still echoes in my mind like a haunting melody. Alcohol flowed like truth serum, and our inhibitions dissolved like sugar in water. Then, the moment that shattered our friendship's innocence: our lips collided in a soft, bewildering kiss. Your eyes searched mine for answers I didn't have. My heart thundered in my chest like a confession. We fled the scene like criminals – and avoided each other ever since. Countless nights I've relived that kiss, wondering what you felt in that moment. Did my lips spark something real, or was it just alcohol-fueled curiosity? The not knowing gnaws at me like a restless spirit. Now we're juniors, and fate seems determined to collide our worlds again. Mutual friends push us together, oblivious to the tension simmering between us like a slow-burning flame. School hallways feel like battlefields where we exchange fleeting glances instead of bullets. I notice everything – the way your hair curls slightly at the nape of your neck, your bright smile when talking to others (but not me), the faint scent of your cologne lingering in empty spaces you once occupied. Do we dare confront the kiss that blurred the lines of our friendship – or keep pretending that night was just a drunken illusion?

a story which tells about the last truth of a person which is very very important truth

Suho has always lived between two worlds. One shaped by legacy, pride, and expectations he never chose, and another shaped by a heart that feels too deeply for the life he is meant to lead. He is cold, silent, charming, and smart when it comes to business. But he is gentle by nature, emotionally deep, and quietly devoted when it comes to his love. But love was never allowed to be part of his carefully arranged world. It was always meant to be negotiated, controlled, and contained. At this point in his life, Yerin is his everything. His first love, his only love. He is willing to go to any length to keep her, even when his family repeatedly refuses to accept her. Torn between a heart that refuses to let go and a lineage that demands an heir to carry the Kim legacy, Suho takes a decisive step, trying to hold on to Yerin without disappointing the family that expects obedience and continuity from him. Then Hauen enters his life. Not through affection, but through a contract. Chosen not as a partner, but as a solution, Hauen becomes his wife in a marriage built for convenience. An agreement meant to secure an heir and protect the Kim family’s legacy. In return, Hauen enters this marriage to save her father’s bankrupt business. She is warm and gentle, yet guarded. Strong in quiet ways, carrying her own unspoken burdens. To the world, their marriage looks flawless. Polite smiles, perfect appearances, a union without cracks. To them, it is nothing more than a carefully written business contract, set to end after eighteen months. But life has little patience for plans built without truth. In the midst of calculated decisions and emotional restraint, fate pushes Suho into the lowest point of his life, breaking him in ways he never expected. Stripped of control, certainty, and pride, he is forced to confront the parts of himself he has never imagined. At his most fragile moment, the question is no longer about legacy or contracts. It's about Who will stay when everything collapses? Who will stand beside him when life is hard for him? And when life offers both unbearable loss and unexpected grace, will Suho have the courage to accept them? This is a story of love that begins as an obligation, fractures under destiny's test, and slowly transforms into something honest, real, and beautiful.

In a twist of fate, Kalina Levesque, the invisible second daughter of a wealthy family, finds herself bound to Rhys Castillon, a widower haunted by the loss of his late wife Siennah, in a contract marriage arranged by his grandfather. What begins as an obligation turns into a journey of healing and self-discovery for both parties. Kalina's carefree existence is shattered when Rhys repeatedly rescues her from perilous situations, including a misunderstanding involving a balcony rail and a swimming pool. As he becomes her reluctant guardian angel, Kalina's feelings for him grow deeper, igniting a forbidden romance. However, their newfound connection is put to the ultimate test when Rhys's presumed-dead wife, Siennah, unexpectedly returns, forcing him to confront his past and make a heart-wrenching choice between the two women he loves. Amidst this tangled web of love and loyalty, a secondary romance blossoms between Rhys's steadfast personal assistant, Tristan Mercier, and Kalina's best friend, Mireille Bellerose, who relentlessly pursues Tristan despite his reluctance to open his heart.

At Harvard Law School, winning isn’t ambition—it’s survival. Aria Whitmore has never lost a debate. Raised by a legendary judge, shaped by impossible expectations, she has built her identity on control, precision, and victory. Harvard knows her as the undefeated queen. Losing is not an option—because without winning, she doesn’t know who she is. Then Lucas Vale arrives. A transfer student from Oxford, calm and unreadable, Lucas doesn’t challenge Aria with volume or ego. He dismantles her with silence, logic, and a smile that never explains itself. One debate is all it takes to shake her crown—and awaken something far more dangerous than rivalry. Forced into late-night preparation sessions, public competitions, and ruthless academic warfare, their rivalry turns intimate. Glances become arguments. Arguments become confessions. And every victory pulls them closer to a line neither of them can afford to cross. Because Lucas has a past he refuses to reveal. Because Aria’s family expects perfection—not vulnerability. And because at Harvard Law, falling in love with your rival can cost everything. Told through diary-style confessions, sharp dialogue, and slow-burn tension, this is a story about power, identity, and the terrifying truth that the strongest arguments are never made out loud. She knows how to win debates. He teaches her how to lose control.

Three girls. One dorm room. A hundred ways to break, grow, and love again. Chen Yue believes in love at first sight, and when she finally got the attention of her long-time crush — Han Zixuan, the cold physics genius, she’s sure she’s found it. What she doesn’t expect is how hard it is to love someone who doesn’t know how to love back. Lin Meixuan has no time for romance, no patience for flirts, and definitely no interest in Fang Yichen, the smooth-talking racer who won’t stop annoying her. But somehow, his persistence starts to feel like something real… and terrifying. Shen Anran never expected love, not after everything she’s lost. But she found something warm with Chen Haoran, the golden boy everyone adores — until his past returns, and she’s left questioning if being "fine" is enough to hold love together. This is a story about friendship, heartbreak, youth, and all the ways we loved — and lost — before we truly understood what love meant.

Lia, a special magical creature with nine lives—the Nine-Lives Cat Demon. When Dumbledore's acceptance letter fell from the sky, she shocked the entire Hogwarts community in her catgirl form! However, she would appear in Hermione's arms right on time for dinner. When a soft and cuddly catgirl snuggles in your arms, who can resist? Hermione Granger declares: Knowledge is mine! And catgirls are mine too!

Michelle Lui, a married woman in her 30s, woke up in her old bedroom only to find out that she was back to June 2006. Her first day in college. First thing she thought of doing? Well, not exactly the first but amongst other things. Anyway, back in her 18 year old body, she decided to go find her future husband and get him to become her campus boyfriend. Only to discover that her future husband was not who she thought he was. Now add to the mix, the nation’s husband, and her ‘the one who got away’. — With the butterfly effect, will the future Michelle originally had still be the same? Will she still marry the same man? Will her family still suffer the same fate? Only one way to find out! Hop in and join Michelle as she traverse through time! ~~~And yes, this means time for some toki doki romance! ~~~ Get ready for a trip down to memory lane. College life at its finest! The start focus mostly on Michelle’s thoughts but later starting the party things get awesome. We’ll get lots of fun. Imagine college party, friendship, outings, and so much more! — This novel POV shifts between first and 3rd.

Six confessions. Six public rejections. Seo Jiah is done being the school’s favorite joke. She’s ready to bury her feelings and move on—until she’s forced into the orbit of the one person she can’t stand: Yu Enhyeok. He’s the “Iceberg” of the elite class—her academic rival, her quiet seatmate, and a man who treats words like they cost money. They don’t talk; they collide. But between forced study sessions and rain-drenched nights, Jiah realizes the cold Yu Enhyeok has a secret warmth she was never supposed to feel. Then, life tears them apart. Ten years later, the seatmate is gone. In his place stands a ruthless CEO with a heart of stone and a memory like a steel trap. Jiah is no longer the girl chasing a boy; she’s an employee under his thumb. And Enhyeok? He isn’t interested in academic rivalry anymore. He’s interested in a debt that’s ten years overdue. “You ran away once, Jiah. Don’t think I’ll let you do it again.” [School Romance → Office Romance | CEO Romance | Enemies-to-Lovers | Slow Burn]