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"I shall protect you forever, my sapphire" From the moment she was born, Dahlia could hear him — a calm, soothing voice in her mind It belonged her guardian Her protector Her quiet sanctuary He was always there. Always watching. Always protecting But never seen Now older, Dahlia longs to meet the one who’s been with her all her life — not through telepathy, but face-to-face. She asks when. “When the restrictions are gone,” he answers. “But until then… just live” Yet forces conspire to keep them apart. Secrets hide the truth of who — and what — her guardian really is. And as Dahlia begins to uncover the truth behind the restrictions… she realizes someone doesn’t want them lifted Not now. Not ever Who is her guardian? What binds him to the shadows? And what will Dahlia have to sacrifice to finally meet him?

Rhea writes thrillers for a living. Cold cases, killers, and missing girls fill her pages — but never her reality. Until now. A man is found dead. Tortured. The kind of perfect murder she used to only imagine. And the detective on the case? He’s been reading her books a little too closely. As Detective Aaran digs deeper, he finds not just clues... but her. And Rhea? She’s watching him fall — step by step — into the story she’s writing in real time. But who is the real author of this crime? And who’s being played? Obsession. Deception. Blood written like poetry. Welcome to the quietest scream you’ll ever read. “She wrote the perfect murder. He fell in love with it.”

Ava Black’s life is a series of dead ends until a sarcastic TikTok about wanting a sugar daddy lands her viral fame. She laughs it off. But someone else doesn’t. Dorian Kane, the reclusive, unsearchable billionaire who owns everything and trusts no one, sends her $20,000 with a single message: “Shut up and be mine for a week.” She sends it back. So, he makes her a different offer: “Name your price. Or I’ll buy your entire building just to evict you for fun.” Ava should walk away. She’s broke. Cursed in love. Trapped in her past. But Dorian isn’t used to hearing “no.” And she’s never been wanted like this before. What starts as a power game spirals into obsession, territory, and all consuming lust. But Ava isn’t his to own Unless she lets him.

Babysitting the Virgin Saint A queer love story in the last light of Saigon Saigon, 1970s — glamorous, volatile, and dripping with secrets. Dung Tây — a street pimp-turned-informant with too many favors owed and not enough shame — gets hired to babysit the youngest son of a rich Saigon tycoon. No gang wars, no shady deals, just babysitting a quiet, well-dressed boy with a saintly smile. Too quiet, maybe. When whispers of underground political activity begin to surface, Dung digs deeper and finds himself tangled in something far more dangerous than politics: falling for the boy he was paid to watch. Set in the last light of Saigon, this is a story of queer longing, quiet danger, and the collapse of a generation that didn’t know what to believe in anymore.

“He promised I’d be the last. But you showed up. And now it’s starting again.” When Noah Grey arrives at Montvale Academy, a secluded elite boarding school buried in fog, he doesn't remember who he is or why he was chosen. Then he meets Reign: a boy with ice-blue eyes who only exists in reflections. And Theo: his too-kind roommate who draws things that haven’t happened yet. Whispers say Montvale has thirteen students. But the records say twelve. As Noah begins to unlock the horrifying truth behind Montvale’s secret experiments, buried memories, and twisted love stories, he realizes he's not the first… But he might be the last. Because love never forgets. And some ghosts refuse to stay dead.

She was just supposed to survive the night. He was never supposed to find her again. But when a masked stranger saves Raina Cruz from a bloody cartel ambush, he brands her with a kiss and vanishes before dawn. Three years later, Raina is no longer a helpless girl. She's building a new life under a fake name in Sicily, far away from the chaos of her past. That is, until a brutal man with midnight eyes walks into her world, dripping wealth, danger, and the scent of everything she tried to forget. He calls himself Damián Rossi. Others call him Il Lupo Nero. The Black Wolf. He says she belongs to him. She says he’s the man who destroyed her life. But secrets lie in the blood-soaked shadows of their connection because Damián knows something she doesn’t. And as bullets fly and kisses burn, Raina must decide if the man who could ruin her is also the one who can save her. In a world where love is a battlefield and loyalty gets you killed, what do you do when the devil you’re running from is the only one who ever made you feel alive? Warning: This story contains high-stakes romance, dark mafia themes, explicit scenes, strong language, and unexpected twists. Prepare to be obsessed. Chapters release weekly with author’s notes, multilingual spice, and cliffhangers that’ll leave you screaming.

After witnessing the murder of her best friend, a fiercely independent young woman is kidnapped by the very man behind the crime, a cold, calculating underground boss known only as Tora. Imprisoned, drugged, and branded with his mark, she fights to maintain control over her body, mind, and sense of self. But as the days pass, her hatred begins to blur with confusion. Tora’s violent nature is undeniable, yet beneath his cruelty lies something she can’t explain, moments of softness, glimpses of vulnerability, and a dangerous attraction she doesn't want to feel. Torn between survival and surrender, vengeance and vulnerability, she must grapple with the most terrifying truth of all: that her heart might be betraying her faster than she can escape. This is a dark romance thriller exploring the psychological cost of captivity, trauma, and the twisted line between fear and desire. Viewer discretion is advised!

Earth is gone. The powerful escaped to a distant planet. The rest? left to die. Beyond the glowing dome of Elyria, monstrous creatures called Voidhounds stalk the outside world— and the truth of how they came to be is buried beneath layers of corporate lies. Kida is a quiet boy raised in the shadows of a resistance group outside the dome, with a secret etched into his very skin — alien blood, forbidden and dangerous, flowing beneath his human shell. Krey is a soldier shaped by trauma, a weapon leading the elite Void Knights — all sharp edges and a heart worn thin by ghosts. One carries the truth of the monsters. The other lives to wipe them out. But when fate binds their paths, they’ll learn that in a world ruled by fear and control… love might be the deadliest threat of all. This is a journey into the void— and far beyond it. *** A slow-burn sci-fi BL romance about secrets, survival, and two boys who were never meant to find each other — but do. [Sci-fi × Boy Love | Enemies to Lovers | Dystopian | Hidden Identity | Found Family] R16+

When Angie discovers her boyfriend's betrayal, she thinks her world has shattered - until she realizes it was only the beginning. The real upheaval begins not with heartbreak, but with the arrival of a new boss - William Woel, the enigmatic and intimidating man who unexpectedly takes over the research lab where Angie works. As if being her superior wasn’t enough, William is also assigned as her new lab partner. Cold, commanding, and frustratingly unreadable, William seems to have made up his mind to make her career a living hell. Yet despite his hard edges, Angie can’t ignore the strange pull she feels towards him - or the sense that he’s hiding something beyond the professional facade. Her instincts are right. When a late-night accident in the lab exposes a dark truth that pulls Angie into a hidden world where science, rationality and danger collide.

The house of Crane has a secret, and it is the gift of sight. Amalia Crane is no exception, but unlike the rest of her family, she sees herself dying in her dreams. That, and by the hand of her own husband. Because of this, she refuses to get married. She thought she can enjoy her unmarried life, but fate plays with her when she is driven to a corner and marries the war beast, Duke Henrick Adendiff. Now, will she be able to escape the marriage she fears so much, when the duke doesn’t want to let her go?

A love that perseveres, a heart that breaks, and a choice that changes everything. -- Lara married the man she cherished most, believing their vows would bind them forever. But love, as she soon learned, was not always enough. Lucas Gabriel Dela Merced never wanted her. To him, she was nothing more than a wife in name-an unwanted presence in his life. Still, Lara refused to surrender to despair. She clung to hope, determined to prove her love and salvage their broken marriage. She poured her heart, hoping, praying that one day he would see her, choose her, love her. But fate was cruel. Lucas' heart was never hers to begin with. Faced with the agonizing truth, Lara stands at a crossroads. Will she keep fighting for a love that may never be hers, or will she finally find the strength to walk away? Will she finally allow herself to heal from the wounds of unrequited love or will she continue to confine herself within this loveless marriage, forever branded as Lucas Gabriel Dela Merced's Unwanted Wife?

Elara was destined to be the Luna to Alpha Damien, the most powerful wolf in their territory. But on the night of his coronation, he didn't just reject her—he publicly branded her like a traitor, leaving a permanent scar on her wrist and her soul. She was no longer his mate. She was his property, his shame. Forced to serve as a slave in his own manor, Elara discovers a devastating secret: she is pregnant with the heir of the man who scarred her. Damien's every move seems designed to break her further, his cold commands and cruel "gifts" pushing her to the edge. Her fragile hope for his redemption shatters when she overhears his final order: to have her killed in a "hunting accident" and for the evidence to be disposed of. Fueled by a burning hatred for the man who would murder her and their unborn child, Elara flees into the wild. But when she's cornered and about to die, she is saved not by a miracle, but by an enemy—Lucian, the powerful and noble Alpha of the rival Stormwind Pack. Unlike Damien, Lucian offers her kindness, respect, and a vow of protection. With one Alpha having marked her with a brand of hate, and another offering her a future of safety, where will her loyalty lie? What dark secrets forced Damien to commit such a cruel act? And when he inevitably comes to reclaim the woman he threw away, will he be met with forgiveness, or the vengeful fury of the Queen he unknowingly created?

In the sparkling town of Rivalridge—where even toddlers treat talent shows like war—two prodigies were born. Unfortunately, they were born at the same time, in the same hospital, and immediately hated each other over who screamed louder first. Meet Kyantha Vale: sharp-tongued, logic-obsessed, and permanently allergic to losing. And then there’s Ashen Lucier: dangerously charming, insufferably brilliant, and regrettably her number-one rival since age three. From stealing crayons to sabotaging debate finals, Ky and Ash have spent their lives trying to outdo, outwit, and outlast each other. What they refuse to admit? No one else gets under their skin—or into their heart—quite like the other. They say they’re rivals. They act like enemies. They feel like something else entirely. But as they grow up—through unsent letters, unsaid words, stolen almost-kisses, and cliffhangers that never resolve—the line between competition and something far crueler begins to blur. One thing’s for sure: Only one can win. But to lose each other might be the greatest tragedy of all.

Once upon a time... A young Crown Prince with his Knight discovers that the crown Prince was cursed as his Knight helps him overcome his strengths and weaknesses as they both make improvement of their journey, seeking to unravel his curse and let it go away for good.

Lost in a boundless snowfield, Hart is trapped between the biting cold and the crushing weight of his own despair. Each step is heavier than the last, every breath a battle against the frost seeping into his bones. The silence around him is deafening, broken only by the storm raging within his mind, memories of warmth and love now reduced to distant echoes.

They met by pure chance. They fell for each other in that single encounter. This thing called 'love at first sight' defies logic. But who would dare tell this to Timo? He has been waiting for that one person for five long years. Whether she remembers his existence in the hurricane that her life brings her and sets her on a path of no return is yet to be known. *** This story is purely based on 'love at first sight' with some dark undertones and many ups and downs. (But there is no backstabbing, betrayal and other kinds of usual trope) The other stories in this series are: 1. Arranged by chance and Married by choice 2. Runaway rich guy's love endeavour.

Legend speaks of a Great Hero that would bring peace to the continent of Zineth, but peace comes a terrible price. A consequence no one knew of. Divided between the Askran Kingdom and the Emblian Empire who are at war, Kiran finds herself in a difficult situation where she needs to win a war against another Summoner who fights for the glory of the rival Empire. It makes them wonder - what catastrophe follows Zineth when the balance of power between Summoners are broken? A retelling of Fire Emblem Heroes

Assigned the daunting task of assassinating Albus Dumbledore on his own, Draco Malfoy found the mission increasingly challenging as time passed, far exceeding his expectations. Tormented by threats against his family and himself, Draco buckled under the immense pressure. In his isolation and fear, he was presented with a chance to unburden his anxieties, though not to whom he would have imagined—the ghost Moaning Myrtle. (ONE-SHOT CANON) Timeline: (Hogwarts) 6th year, Half Blood Prince Genre: Angst/Drama Disclaimer: All of J.K. Rowling except the plot

After the heartbreaking loss of her son Harry, Lily Potter is given a single, precious day—a final chance to hold him close. As time slips away, she must choose what truly matters: to let go of pain, silence the distractions of the past, and embrace the love and connection that endures. In this fleeting moment, a mother’s heart fights to reclaim what was lost before it’s too late. Timeline: (AU) Takes place a day before Harry's 16th birthday after his 5th year at Hogwarts. Genre: Angst/Drama Warning: Major character death Disclaimer: All of J.K. Rowling except the plot