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Scarlett Snow, a 22-year-old CEO, spent years rebuilding her father’s company after his tragic murder. Through relentless dedication, she transformed it into one of New York’s top-ranking companies. Just when life finally seemed to be falling into place, everything collapsed. Two days before her wedding, Scarlett discovers her fiancé, Jason Sinclair, in bed with her best friend, Alia Mantara. But the betrayal runs deeper than she ever imagined. Jason reveals documents—signed under her name—that transfer all her assets, including her company and her late father’s properties worth over three billion won, into his control. With nothing left to hide, Jason turns against her completely—and moves to reopen her father’s murder case abd she is the prime suspect— the police would be more than thrilled to help. Alone, hunted, and stripped of everything, Scarlett has only one option: disappear. Under a false identity, she flees to Russia with a single burning vow—to reclaim what was stolen, uncover the truth behind her father’s death, and make those who betrayed her pay. Little does she know just how close and yet impossibly far her father’s murderer truly was to her. But fate has other plans. On her way, Scarlett is attacked. In her desperate escape, she collides with Xavier Grey—a ruthless, calculating, and dangerously charming Mafia Don. To Scarlett, Xavier is the perfect weapon she needs for her revenge— cold and calculating, with a heart devoid of any feelings. She offers him a deal: help her take revenge and uncover the truth behind her father’s murder. Xavier agrees… on one condition. He wants her body, her loyalty, her complete submission to him alone. With no other choice, Scarlett steps into the dark world of the Mafia—where power is everything, trust is an illusion, and secrets are deadly. But somewhere between danger and desire, something begins to change. Scarlett—who swore to feel nothing but vengeance—finds herself drawn to the very man she should fear. And Xavier? He doesn’t do love. As buried secrets begin to surface and the truth behind her father’s murder edges closer, Scarlett realizes the cost of her choices may be far greater than she ever imagined. Because in a world where love is weakness and trust is fatal… falling for Xavier Grey might be the most dangerous mistake of all. The story is a revenge-driven mafia romance that pits a vengeful, heartbroken woman against a dangerously charming Don. PLEASE READ WITH CAUTION . THERE ARE SOME EXPLICIT AND VIOLENT SCENES IN THIS NOVEL. MUCH LOVE

Once, a young girl followed a white rabbit down a hole, expecting to be whisked away to Wonderland. Instead, she awoke in a labyrinth, freed by a mysterious silver-haired man, only to realise she had transformed into something extraordinary. Her journey through this strange new world of magic and mystery has begun, and every decision she makes has the potential to change her destiny.

WARNING: Some mature content!!! 18+ This is what you call Urbantasy.. Fantasy in an urban setting with a strong female lead -- a story riddled in mystery, magic, and a lot of sass. ======= CHAPTER 1 sneak peek! ======= The air between them tightened like a rope. Cael leaned closer, head tilting slightly, pulling at her waist again, smugness softened into something sharper and quieter. His eyes flicked to her lips then back to her eyes as if asking for permission he didn't need. Hunger of a different kind pumped through Cael. The hunger that Galathea unmistakably recognized as it pressed hard against her lower abs, forcing through the fabric as if it can tear through. At the sensation, Galathea's mouth parted before she could stop it. Her whole body screamed at her to either shove him away or close the last inch between their lips herself. ===== SYNOPSIS ===== Galathea Brooks spent her life surviving quietly -- counting inventory, enforcing rules, keeping her head down inside one of the most powerful art institutions in the city. It's a simple life because paint doesn't talk; power doesn't notice people like her. and names are just names. -- That is... until a painting remembered her. When ancient works buried beneath Artemis Art Gallery began to respond to Galathea's presence, she becomes the center of the system that's older than the building itself. A system that cataloged her long before she knew it existed. Her name is not a coincidence. It is a KEY. Cael Alexander, on the other hand, has always understood control. As Artemis' immaculate but dangerous CEO, he manages secrets like no other. He knows the gallery and its bowels more than anyone. He knows what's hidden; he knows what's awaken. What he didn't expect, however, was Galathea. As archaic works of art start to stir, boundaries fracture -- between observer and artifact, power and possession, restraint and desire. Every choice Galathea makes draws her deeper into fate that doesn't want permission... only acknowledgement. Mind you, awakenings don't ask when you're ready.

In the fertile eastern kingdom of Landmark, Wales, prosperity thrives under the long reign of Duke Victor III and Duchess Magret. Known for its rich harvests, breathtaking landscapes, and peaceful people, Landmark appears to be a land blessed by fortune. But beneath its beauty, darkness quietly festers. For years, the royal family has been plagued by unexplained tragedies. Duchess Magret suffers repeated miscarriages, while members of the high council die under mysterious circumstances. Rumors of curses and witchcraft spread throughout the kingdom, yet the rulers refuse to believe that evil has taken root within their land. Far from Landmark, Heaven sends an angel named Bethel on a sacred mission to uncover the source of the darkness threatening the kingdom. But Bethel’s journey soon intertwines with that of Mary Lancaster, a brave and determined young woman whose fate is deeply connected to Landmark’s survival. Together, Mary and Bethel must face deadly secrets, ancient evil, and powerful supernatural forces hidden within the kingdom’s shadows. As corruption spreads and fear consumes the people, the two unlikely allies embark on a dangerous quest to save Landmark before it is swallowed completely by darkness. *The Landmark Series: Witch’s Crawl* is a gripping dark fantasy filled with mystery, supernatural battles, royal intrigue, and the enduring fight between light and evil.

Sasuke, being a war criminal who had committed crimes too many to forgive, was sentenced to execution. However, Kakashi couldn’t just let that happen now, can he? Now, in order to save her from execution, Naruto must marry and start a family with his eternal rival. He had promised to protect her and with promises will he pay for her.

For ten years, Gwen Harlow suppressed her forbidden Witch-Wolf magic to be the perfect Luna for Lucien Blackfang. Her reward? A silver dagger to the heart, twisted by the very man she lived for—all to make room for her treacherous sister, Sienna. But death was not the end. Granted a second chance by the Moon Goddess, Gwen wakes up ten years in the past, on the day of her joining ceremony. This time, she won't kneel to the man who killed her. Instead, she walks past a stunned Lucien and chooses Kaelen, the ‘Cursed Alpha’ feared by the entire world. Lucien thought he was discarding a burden, never realizing that Gwen’s secret magic was the only thing keeping him alive. Now, as Lucien begins to rot without his silent protector, Gwen rises as a sovereign of shadows, ready to burn his empire to the ground. "Once, I died for you. Now, I live for your ruin."

Reincarnated as a fox by mistake, Tang Li Xue got a system that could help her evolve and become a Deity as her compensation. In the vast Immortal World filled with powerful cultivators, demonic beasts, and mysterious spirits, how could Tang Li Xue survive as a fox? There was no other way, Tang Li Xue must continue to level up, learn, and evolve until she becomes an invincible Fox Deity that stands above all! Let's join Tang Li Xue on her journey to face all the dangers in the vast Immortal World and become stronger step by step!

[WARNING MATURED CONTENTS] It was a world beyond her wildest dreams, one she believed to be mythical. Evelyn Carter is a girl gifted with the special ability of being able to predict an impending death through screams, (banshee), to her parents however her gifts were seen rather as a curse and madness. Despised,feared and blacklisted by her parents Evelyn is sent to spend the next six years in a psychiatric hospital at age of eleven which she was set to be released upon her 17th birthday. After her release, she was enrolled by her parents into a boarding school, St Donavan Academy, which is known for its notorious and infamous reputation for being the most violent and delinquent populated school across the country, but little did they know that this Academy is inhabited with the most fearsome creatures of the night, the Lycanthropes. Things are never what they seem.

shioiri, a highschool dropout, Shut-in, otaku that prefers gaming and comfort over having a social life, spends most of her youthful years playing videogames with her younger brother. Although They lived a carefree life due their influence over to the gaming web, comfort wasn't enough. Over time, something shifted. they stared at their screens with envy, .the characters they played as were not only beautiful but experience so much mysteries and adventures. Playing roleplay games, RPGs, adventures, combat games all over the world from the comfort of their couch, they grew more connected to the fictional world and their characters than their actual peers. This lit something inside the teens, something that wouldn't be easily extinguished. So on impulse they secretly made a wish... For a life less predictable than the one they currently have..... One day their wish was somewhat Granted, when a mysterious figure kidnaps her brother, in rush to save him she was then Isekai. Arriving at a new environment filled with dangers, monsters and unknown knowledge. Being only a teenager with zero social skills, you'd think shiori would be terrified... But no, she's ready to face this new world head on in order to recuse her brother.......

An accidental deal leads Hermione Granger to a new world of possibilities; follow along as she aids the Dragon queen in her conquest while trying to figure out the reason for magic acting up on this planet.

Twenty-one-year-old Ryder Callahan is a misunderstood high school dropout with a reputation for being a delinquent. Getting suspended countless times from high school and, in the end, just dropping out. The only things that seem to interest him are smoking and knitting, a hobby he picked up from his late grandmother. Despite his rough outer shell, Ryder is loyal to his family and helpful around the house (when he isn't high), qualities that his mother loves and the only reason his parents haven't kicked him out yet. One day, Ryder finds himself in a situation where, while indulging in his usual routine of smoking and knitting in a secluded corner of a park near his house, he sees a brutal altercation between rival gangs that leaves him confused as fuck. Little does he know, his presence didn’t go unnoticed. Dominic Caruso, the notorious mafia boss known for his ruthless killings and feared reputation, catches wind of Ryder's witness to the crime. Initially angered by the potential threat to his whole way of life, Dom's curiosity is piqued when he learns more about the young man. Despite the empire he has built himself into, Dom is intrigued by Ryder’s indifference to the danger he's stumbled upon and his unconventional hobbies, and he can't get enough. He wants him. He needs him. And he's going to get him one way or another. This is I can't move on by yours, truly.

Marriage means different things to different people. For Thalia Kim, it means survival. Five years ago, she died on her wedding night. Not in a dramatic, metaphorical way, but quite literally, with a broken bottle driven straight into her heart. She had only been doing what she always did. Men could never fully handle her, and they rarely stayed conscious after. So when her third husband went still, she assumed he had fainted, just like the others. He hadn’t. He opened his eyes, saw something he shouldn’t have, and panicked. Before her power could take effect, everything went wrong. That was how she lost her first tail. Now she only has eight left, and worse, her core is already starting to break. If it collapses completely, even a year would be considered lucky. So yes, she needs to get married again—not for love, not for happiness, but simply to stay alive long enough to become human. The plan is simple: find someone, get married, survive. It would have worked. If she hadn’t proposed to William Carter. A man her sister is clearly afraid of. A man who does not look like someone she can control. And more importantly, a man who should have refused without a second thought. But he didn’t. He said yes! Just like that, without hesitation, without question, as if the decision had already been made long before she even asked. Now, things are already starting to go wrong. Her ability doesn’t work on him. She doesn’t know what he wants. And he doesn’t seem like the kind of man who makes careless decisions. Which leaves her with one very inconvenient problem... This marriage might keep her alive. Or it might end exactly the way her last one did.

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**Mature Content** Eilika Wolanski is the eldest daughter of one of Varos’ most respected merchants, but respect has never brought her kindness. A childhood accident left a scar across her cheek, and with it, a cruel label she can never escape. The “Unwanted Woman” of Varos. Mocked in public, pitied in private, and treated like a blemish to be hidden, Eilika grows up learning one painful truth, beauty matters more than character in high society. So when an unexpected marriage proposal arrives from the powerful House of Kingsley, no one believes it is real. The groom is Damian Van Kingsley, the widowed duke of Varos, feared for his cold temperament and admired for his unmatched looks and wealth. Rumors follow him like shadows. He has a secret mistress, a broken heart drowned in alcohol, and worst of all… A son he barely acknowledges. For Eilika, marrying Damian isn’t a dream. It’s the only option left for survival. Damian, once the kingdom’s most desirable nobleman, has been nothing but a hollow man since the death of his first wife. He has abandoned his responsibilities, pushed away his child, and lived with one vow burning in his chest. He will never replace his first wife. To force him back into duty, his mother arranges a second marriage, one he never asked for, and one he refuses to accept. Damian swears he will never touch her , will never look at her and will never treat her as his wife. But Eilika isn’t the greedy noblewoman he expected. She doesn’t ask for his affection. She doesn’t crave his title. She doesn’t even want his love. What Eilika wants… is something far more dangerous. A family. And perhaps that is the very thing Damian has been starving for all along. ~~~~ “This bed will remain cold until your last breath.” Damian’s voice boomed through the dark chamber. Eilika didn’t flinch at his words. Instead she replied gracefully, “I don’t seek love, Duke. You can visit your secret mistress every night… Just don’t come near me.” This marriage was never meant to become real, until the Duke's heart begins to betray its own rules.

Reincarnated into a world of magic and monsters, Victor didn't become a heroic knight or an all-powerful Archmage. Instead, he woke up as the Principal of the Abyssal Academy—a bankrupt, crumbling school for the continent's worst villains, dark mages, and assassins. The teachers are embezzling funds. The students are trying to assassinate him daily. And the "Heroes of Light" are planning to raid the school and execute everyone in thirty days. But Victor isn't sweating. In his past life, he was a ruthless corporate tycoon, and he just awakened the [Tycoon's Ledger] System. He doesn't need to fight with magic; he fights with capitalism. A student tries to stab him? Victor survives and charges them a 5,000 Gold "Practical Exam Fee." The Heroes of Light are invading the campus? Victor sells the broadcasting rights to the Demon Realm and opens a massive betting pool. Armed with his ledger, a cold heart, and a brilliant mind, Victor is about to show the magical world that the most terrifying power isn't a Tier-9 Fireball. It's compound interest. Welcome to the Abyssal Academy. Your tuition is due.

[Warning: Explicit Adult Content And Dark Romance Themes, Violence, Bullying] “What would it take for you to kill a man?” For me… it didn’t take much. After years of being bullied, ignored, and broken down, I stopped waiting for things to get better. And something answered me. His name is Darius. He gave me power—enough to finally fight back. But the more I use it, the more I change. And the more I realize… Revenge was never the dangerous part. He was.

"Love is a sin for me, but for you, I'm willing to carry that sin." Iskandar Linwood is the King of Werewolves. At the age of 12, he gained his Supreme Alpha form and began the conquest to bring all the packs under his rule. No one has seen him fully because of the mask that covers the right side of his face, so that people cannot see the horrendous burn mark present there. Everyone says he is the other name of death. Whoever has tried to go against Iskander's wish, the person goes through the most horrible death. Yohana Arlington belongs to the Night Silver Pack. She was born wolf-less; however, it didn't limit Yohana's true strength from coming out. Two years ago, when Yohana's parents passed away, chaos occurred in her pack. Being wolf-less, she couldn't lead her pack. However, with her strategic planning and smartness, Yohana gains the trust of the elders of the pack and helps her brother become the next alpha of the pack as soon as he turns 18. One thing that Yohana is unaware of is the darkness that has begun lurking over her. Her brother sells her to the vicious Werewolf King, Iskander Linwood, as a slave to save the pack. Yohana has no way but to serve the werewolf King, because if she refuses, he will flood the river of blood in her pack. Can Yohana, who is a slave now, win Iskander's heart filled with only darkness? Will she carve a path for herself to become the Queen of the werewolves by making Iskander fall in love with her?

【The latest update for 'Age of Ice' has been completed, heralding the era of open beta testing for all. In one minute, every human on Blue Star will be thrown into this game.】 Starting with a small bonfire, this is your range of activity. You must continually gather materials and upgrade the level of your bonfire. Bonfire → Large Bonfire → Furnace → Energy Tower → Super Energy Station By unlocking more buildings and recruiting various troops, build your power in this extremely harsh world. Having just crossed over, Cao Xing accidentally activates the sole hidden SSS-grade talent: Eternal Power. At that moment, he discovers a beautiful Saozi (sister-in-law) accompanying him... With their hidden talent, they cooperate and gradually expand and strengthen their territory! As they explore the vast world beyond, more secrets of this expansive world come to light...

The apocalypse has descended. People are trapped indoors, driven to despair by severe supply shortages. Yet, Lin Lang has awakened the 10000x Rebate System. Any supplies consumed by his women will be returned to him ten-thousand-fold!!! [Shen Chuchu consumed one piece of beef jerky. Refunded: 10,000 pieces] [Ning Shuangyu consumed one Superpower Fruit. Refunded: 10,000 fruits] …… An endless stream of refunded supplies! Physical enhancements that break past human limits! Right in the apocalypse, Lin Lang is finally living the blissful life of his dreams. If you were to ask him if he has any other wishes— “Actually, I have room to take in a few more goddesses.”