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Born on a peaceful world that is razed by the Viltrum Empire, Naruto carries the legacy of his people and the weight of thousands of graves. But all he wants now is a quiet life on Earth, a normal school, a quiet home, and simple cup of ramen. But when you've been forged in fire and blood, peace doesn't last. Because even in a garden, a warrior draws in wolves.

This book pays tribute to those who have experienced the bittersweet pain of unrequited love and have chosen selflessness in the name of another's happiness, celebrating the quiet courage it takes to love deeply without expectation. It honors the dreamers and romantics who find beauty in small details and the unspoken gestures of affection that often go unnoticed, yet carry profound meaning. Through a narrative enriched with themes of longing, sacrifice, and resilience, it acknowledges the silent bravery of individuals who embrace the exquisite agony of loving someone who cannot return their feelings. This story serves as a recognition of the strength of the human spirit and a heartfelt celebration of the silent acts of devotion that define true love, no matter the outcome.

Despite being betrayed by her boyfriend, the neglected heiress Lariette Elsher is still forced to marry him – all because her family wants to appease the fake daughter. The one she was switched at birth with. Screw this! She's done playing nice! Devasted and enraged, Lariette seeks her friend's help – to pick the best man at her butler cafe to be her contracted husband. Enter Ruediger Alvord, infamously known as the poor outcast of the Alvord family, the Elsher's family nemesis. He proposes to be Lariette's partner-in-crime, to wreak havoc in both families. While Lariette is busy getting her revenge, she fails to notice her contracted husband's strange behavior. She also fails to recognize him from a distant past. Before> Ruediger: I have nothing much on my name but, I can be a good househusband. Lariette: It's okay. I can feed you. After> Ruediger: Do you want that house? It's nothing much. Only one billion. Lariette: Aren't you just... a househusband? Since when is her husband a billionaire?! ---------- WSA 2025 Entry Exclusive cover illustration by @khaizusan (Instagram) Font and design by LotusLin We'll have two main couples in this story. Their romance will be shown simultaneously instead of in different volumes :) First: Neglected heiress FL X hidden bigshot ML Second: Returned with a bun FL X groveling husband ML

“I beg you, Mia. Please tell me that this child is mine,” Henry begged as he looked at the woman holding the little boy in her arms. But, just as he reached forward to hug her— “Dear brother, just what do you think you are doing? Why are you trying to hug my wife and son?” Lucas stepped in between the two with a cheeky smile on his lips. He pointed to the boy and said, “Look carefully; he is my son.” Mia snorted upon hearing the two men fighting over her son. She hugged the little boy and smiled politely, “Last I remember, I was the one who gave birth to him. So carry on with your games, boys.” Mia Wills never knew how feeble life truly was until she lost everything in a matter of just a few hours. Seventy-two hours ago, she was a happily married woman who was about to head for her honeymoon. But seventy-two hours later, she met with her husband’s cold eyes, who asked her to divorce him. An accident ripped Mia’s world apart. Not only did it nearly take her life, it also took away Henry Holman’s memories. Her newly married husband. With more than three years of memories gone, Henry no longer remembered pursuing Mia and marrying her out of love. Instead, he believed the lies of his first love and girlfriend, Jamie Hudson, who spun a story where she was chased away by Mia, who took her place and married Henry by lying to him. And what did Henry do after listening to her lies? He demanded a divorce, chasing Mia away from his life. But how could Mia let go? She believed that as long as she persisted, Henry would remember her one day. But with the continuous torment and humiliation for months, including watching her husband bring his mistress to their wedding house, Mia could no longer hold on. She signed the divorce papers and left. She believed that with the divorce, she and Henry would never cross paths again. That was until Jamie’s callous scheme dragged her back not only in front of Henry but also in the bed of his half brother, Lucas Holman. Lucas Holman, the half brother of her ex-husband, was back in the city and he returned not only to take back what belonged to him but he was there to do it with a bang. And Mia, who was set to forget the night of their entanglement, found herself in another turmoil when Lucas offered a contract to marry her. In exchange, he promised to save her father. The temptation was too strong for Mia to ignore. But as she signed the contract, she swore to never fall for Lucas. But would she be able to keep her feelings at bay when Lucas starts showering her with his undivided attention? Was it truly an act of love or a part of his cruel scheme? Moreover, when a murder case binds Henry, Mia and Lucas together, what kind of secrets will be unravelled? Would they still be sane after the shards of truth pierce them? Or would they lose themselves forever?

In a world ruled by cold ambition and buried truths, one young noble is cast out to the forgotten edges of the realm—stripped of title, power, and recognition. But what the empire calls exile, he sees as an opening. Scarred by silence and failure, Caelan was never meant to matter. But beneath his quiet gaze lies something dangerous—memory sharpened by pain, knowledge born of another life, and a will forged in isolation. As ancient empires stir and storms of magic rise, Caelan steps into the shadows of a world that once ignored him. He won't beg. He won't break. "Cast out by blood, driven by memory—he will rise where empires fall."

Liam Knight’s life as a humiliated live-in son-in-law takes a dramatic turn when he saw his wife—the woman I'd devoted three years of my life to—was tangled in our bed sheets with another man. "So this is the famous live-in son-in-law," "You didn't tell me he looked this... ordinary. Babe, just let him get out of here." "Listen, get out of here, loser. You are no more my husband." While they dont know Liam will unlock the power and be the god of the world in the future. He will back to revenge one day!

[Earthlings! You have been summoned to participate in the Universe's Armageddon...] The voice thundered in billions of minds simultaneously, making Arthur drop his last piece of bread on the dirty slum floor. [Beta Testing Phase: Initiated] [10 Million Chosen Participants] [You have been selected!] "What the F***?" Arthur clutched his head, the system messages burning behind his eyes. This wasn't some phone notification or TV broadcast - this was inside his skull. [Talent Awakening in Progress...] [System...Error!] [SSS Talent Detected: Primordial Summoner] By the time the game had merged with reality, Arthur already had dozens of legendary summons to aid him against the incoming chaos. [You have summoned the SSS-Level "Primordial Dragon"!] [You have extracted the SSS-Level Skill "Berserk"!]

In a world where dungeon runners rise to fame by mastering their classes and conquering impossible threats, Alexander was never meant to be part of it. No class. No path. Just a quiet life. When a mysterious portal drags him into a hidden realm known as his Inner Path, Alexander unlocks a class no one has seen before: Beholder. There’s no fanfare. No guidance. Only eyes that see too much, and power that threatens to unravel his mind with every use. Now, trapped in an abyssal dungeon that reshapes itself around eldritch laws, Alexander must survive alone. But with each victory, his vision sharpens. His spells twist reality. And the deeper he goes, the more the world outside should start to worry. Because when he returns- They won’t be able to look away.

The human race became advanced over the years, technology has sky rocketed and things were made for human life to be much easier, quicker and faster, everything was done with the touch of a finger or speaking of words. There were no more hardship and life was simply yet trilling in a good way. But little did they know of the danger crawling towards them. After a few years unnatural things happened there was worldwide block outs and now monsters roamed the planet and survival was not easy. Doomsday came knocking on everyone's door, but they all weren't prepared and so society crumbled. How will they come back from the ashes, what will they do to put a stop to this tragedy and save humanity? Will human save themselves or will they destroy themselves? Who is the real enemy Humans or The Aliens? Discord: https://discord.gg/mKP6UKyq IG: empty_melodies NOTE: I'm not a hundred percent sure about this, and also not entirely understanding the writing competition, But I'll try my best. Thank You Also cover page not mine, i don't own it.

Synopsis: In the autumn of 1810, four-year-old August Everhart’s world is shattered when he witnesses the brutal murder of his noble parents within the walls of their family estate. Once a boy filled with dreams of knights and fairy tales, August is left hollow, his childhood stolen in an instant. Taken in by distant relatives who see him more as a duty than a child, he grows in silence and shadow haunted by a past he cannot forget, and a truth no one dares to speak. In a world ruled by class, expectation, and silence, can love survive when it must remain unseen? The Quiet Flame is a tender, tragic, and emotionally rich tale of hidden wounds, quiet longing, and the courage it takes to love in a world that won’t allow it

Eric Harrison is a man of precision—a pastry chef with a cold edge, respected in every room he enters. Sarah is quiet, guarded, and never meant to be on his radar. But once he sees her, he can’t look away. Something about her silence unsettles him. Something about his attention terrifies her. But pasts have a way of catching up. And when buried truths surface, even the sweetest beginnings can end in ruin. What do you do when the truth can ruin everything? And what if love is the only thing you can’t protect?

Without warning, DC Entertainment disbanded Dream Night—a boy group that had traded their youth for the stage and spotlight. In an instant, everything collapsed. Choi Jae Min, Kim Kyun Bin, Jung Chan Hee, and Darren Hwang lost not only their careers, but also their dreams, identities, and direction in life. Trapped in a spotlight that now feels cold, and with scandalous rumors surfacing after the abrupt disbandment, the four must face a bitter truth: the entertainment industry doesn't always make room for justice. Yet from the ruins, one question emerges—could there still be light after the curtain falls?

Logan Mercer, an orphan barely surviving on his own, awakened the Spending System as a child. But as a broke teenager struggling to even pay his rent, how could he possibly use it? Bullied by his classmates and cast aside by society, Logan’s life changed the day he was suddenly surrounded by men in black suits. “Your father has been missing for over a year. As per his will, you are to inherit all his assets,” they said. To his shock, Logan learns that he was the sole heir of the Mercer family fortune — and with it came control of major businesses, unimaginable wealth... and the constant threat of his father’s competitors. “System, redeem one billion dollars,” Logan said. [Redeeming One Billion USD...] [Congratulations! Your E-rank fire affinity has evolved into SSS-rank Phoenix Flame Affinity!] Now blessed with talent and wealth, all that's left is training relentlessly, growing his core, and unlocking even more different affinities within it. Follow along as Logan uses wealth and determination to rewrite his fate and grow stronger than anyone ever imagined.

Once a calm way of life, filled with a beautiful love story and legit wealth, along the way twists into more action packed, still with deep love affection through, which takes place in different countries and cities around the globe. 'Ishtar' is an omega FL from a very humble/poor beginning who, at the age of 13 finds herself being raised by a wealthy family after her mother who works for the same family as a house maid encounters a terrible accident, which leaves her in a home for the disabled. When Ishtar grows up, continous life challenges throw her out of her marriage with a new born baby, all the way to finding herself turn into a very dangerous but kind assassin _ a contact killer after she's left with amnesia and she couldn't remember how she got hurt. 'Bob Lee' is an alpha ML, the only child in this very wealthy family, who grows up into a very handsome young man, ladies' man, who knows nothing but a silver spoon in his mouth since childhood. Bob Lee, as the heir of his father, extravagantly wastes his family's fortune after discarding the only smart and wise woman, and here he finds himself with only one option to get himself back on his feet; to join dirty businesses. Nadia Brownie, a villain from the middle class, and a very beautiful eye catching young lady is a snake in her body, very ready _ so manupilative and capable of doing whatever it takes to make false appear like reality. With this character, Nadia Browne love bombs Bob Lee, switches his mind to the extent of him abandoning his marriage and marry her instead. Nadia Browne becomes more dangerous along the way after winning her way fully into Bob Lee's world. However, Nadia Browne is so lucky to have a best friend named Sonia. She is very ambitious when it comes to working, very easy with people, and a type of friend who will always challenge Nadia with nothing but only the truth whether she likes it or not.

In a world devastated by famine, a nearly blind and impoverished boy sets out on a journey to recover the legendary - Sacred Rice Grain - the only hope to saving his village. Standing in the way is a mysterious force...

"Can someone without a heart still live?" In Linh Khư, the world itself is a wound in the heavens - torn, scarred, and alive with ancient power. Four continents rule the outer lands: empires of immortals, warring sects, oceanic isles, and beast-ruled wilderness. At their center lies a vast, cursed region cut off by the impassable Walled Mountain - a land of exiles, warlike tribes, and forgotten gods - the infamous Dry Sea. And at night, no one dares step outside, for the darkness here eat people alive. But everything changes when a heartless stranger appears at Star Fell Lake. He bears no pulse, no warmth - only a question: "Can someone without a heart still live?" In this shattered world where the divine and monstrous walk alike, his arrival may awaken forces buried for eons - or doom what remains of Linh Khư to silence forever. Update 1 to 2 chapters daily, could change depending on my real-life situation Official email address for contact: [email protected]

Bang! another gunshot rang in her ears followed by the endless barrage of curses from her captors. "Can't believe these bitches actually opened fire on us !" said the minion closest to her. "Seems they don't want you to get out of this alive princess "He said, his voice dripping with bloodlust. Daphne's heart raced , her thoughts full of self pity." It never seems to end does it ?" She thought. This was the fourth foster home that had been reduced to ruins immediately after adopting her . People would soon think she was cursed . Maybe she was. Who knows. Suddenly she was yanked out of her thoughts by the loud bang of the door. "Bring her out here !" said a burly dangerous looking man ."Yes Sir!!"said the minions finally pulling her off the floor . She winced as her bruises and deep wounds scraped furniture around her. She was led out of the wooden shed-like house and onto a concrete pavement where she was tossed to the ground. She landed with a thud on the pavement bruising her knees even more. She didn't even lift her head knowing she couldn't face the family that had taken her in with kind hearts. The one she had now torn apart . She felt someone grab her by the hair and pull her head up. Tears flowed down her cheeks as she silently endured the pain on her scalp. As she opened her eyes she saw her foster mom looking directly at her,teary eyed. "What's the verdict mama?" Asked one of the goons while shoving her face to the side. "Can we have her for tonight then you come get her tomorrow?"he said while stripping her with his eyes . Daphne shivered under his intense gaze. Unable to shake off the feeling of being violated . Meanwhile her parents turned their backs on her got into their luxury sports car and left her on the road in the hands of those ruffians . She couldn't help but feel a sense of abandonment and hopelessness.

In a city where nothing dies clean and the shadows always ask for something back, Raevyn Virell walks the blurred line between informant, liar, and investigator. She's not a detective, not anymore—not since the last case broke her hands and left her partner in the ground. But when a child’s body turns up with a symbol Lune swore she'd never see again, she’s dragged back in. Forced to work with Kairos , a sharp-eyed analyst whose loyalty runs cold and deep—too deep—Raevyn must wade through a case that ties the living and dead together in knots no one wants to untangle. Kairos has secrets. So does Raevyn. The difference is, only one of them knows how this story ends. Or thinks she does. As clues dissolve and allegiances shift, Raevyn finds herself staring into a truth uglier than guilt: the killer they’re chasing may not be running at all—he may be waiting for her. And worse, he may have been invited. In a world built on veils, masks, and contracts not written in ink, Lune will have to decide: Is the truth worth breaking what's left of her? Or is survival the only justice left?

She was raised to obey. Trained to kneel. But the fire in her blood was never meant to be caged. Charis Greye was supposed to seal an alliance, but instead, she bit the Alpha King's son and might have started a war. Daughter of the infamous Alpha Silas Greye, Charis always thought she had a bright future. But when that future came with blood, bruises, and a cage called duty, she did the unthinkable: she ran. Now, under a forged name with her hair cropped to her chin, she's no longer Charis – she's Eamon Riggs, a quiet boy from a small pack at Ravenshore Academy, the only place beyond her father's influence. But the shadows of her past won't stay buried. When a ruthless strategist with piercing eyes starts circling too close to her secrets, a seductive playboy with a darkness of his own awakens her wolf's forbidden desires. Her vengeful ex-mate—the one who should be dead—returns, thirsting for revenge, and Charis's carefully constructed lies begin to crack. As "Eamon" climbs the ranks, Charis must protect her identity and control the power awakening inside her—a power that could topple dynasties or kill her. In a world where alliances shift like shadows and enemies wear friendly faces, Charis must decide: keep hiding and survive, or reveal her truth and burn it all down. At Ravenshore Academy, the deadliest game isn't about learning how to lead... It's surviving long enough to matter. And no one said the strongest survive –it's about outlasting the monsters who already are.