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In the heart of Nairobi’s rising fashion scene, Leila Peters is a designer with fire in her veins and heritage stitched into every seam she creates. From a modest Westlands studio, she dreams of taking African luxury to the world — on her own uncompromising terms. But the industry is ruthless. When elite designer Nadia Kibet targets her work, her team, and her reputation ahead of Nairobi Fashion Week, Leila finds herself fighting not just for recognition, but survival. Betrayal creeps close, ambition demands sacrifice, and the cost of authenticity grows heavier by the day. Then Alex Njoroge enters her world — a powerful media executive whose influence can elevate brands overnight. He sees Leila’s brilliance before the world does, and offers her something far more dangerous than opportunity: belief. As rivalry ignites, love deepens, and Bloom — Leila’s vision for a global African fashion empire — begins to rise, she must decide how much of herself she’s willing to burn to reach the top. Because in fashion, as in love, creation always begins in fire.

Chikondi is a first-generation African-American woman living a life that looks perfect on paper. As a waitress at an ultra-exclusive coffee shop, she earns five times the industry standard, but her heart remains hollow, craving a devouring love that her sheltered Christian upbringing never prepared her for. Her prayers are answered—or perhaps cursed—when she meets Vlad Dracula. To humans, he is a myth; to the Greeks, a vrykolakas; but in truth, he is the Third Prince of Hell and the younger brother of Lucifer. Vlad is a powerful Alpha Vampire who has spent centuries seeking a love as stained in sin as it is in blood. When Vlad demands she commit murder to prove her devotion, Chikondi’s moral foundation shatters. Caught between her Sunday school teachings and a dark, supernatural obsession, she is ready to walk through the gates of Hell for him—unaware that her lover is the very devil she was taught to fear

Elowen was never meant to wear the crown, only the chains that came with it.

My name is Yu Tiancheng. I transmigrated into Douluo Continent, and all I wanted was to survive and, incidentally, revitalize my family. The awakened diary system was amazing: every entry earned a reward, with no content restrictions. I wrote down everything I knew about the plot, the gossip I made up, even my complaints about the beautiful women. I wrote to my heart's content, raking in rewards left and right, thinking this was a joy unique to me. Until...

Seraphine Aldric was seven when her parents told her: "Your brother Theron will always protect you." And he did. Too well. Too much. Too obsessively. For twenty years, she never questioned why boys who showed interest disappeared. Why her brother's eyes followed her like a predator tracking prey. Why his touch lingered too long, burned too hot for something innocent. Until the day she discovered the truth: every man who ever wanted her was destroyed by Theron's hand. He didn't see her as a sister. He saw her as his birthright—property that came with the Aldric empire. She ran. Two years in London, building a life beyond his suffocating shadow. Two years of freedom. Then her parents summoned her home for an emergency. A girl is sobbing in their marble foyer. DNA tests scattered across mahogany tables. The impossible truth: Seraphine isn't an Aldric. She's the daughter of a hospital nurse, swapped at birth with the real heiress. She should be thrown out. Disowned. Finally free of the brother whose love feels like chains. Instead, Theron corners her in the hallway, storm-blue eyes blazing with something between relief and hunger. "Do you know how long I've waited for this?" His hand cups her face—no longer forbidden, no longer wrong by blood. "You're not my sister, Seraphine. You never were. And now there's nothing stopping me from making you mine." The real heiress wants her life back. Theron wants her in his bed. And Seraphine must decide: fight for the family that raised her but never truly loved her, or surrender to the man who's been obsessed with her since childhood—the only person who ever made her feel like she belonged, even if that belonging feels like captivity. Some loves are forbidden. Others are dangerous. Theirs is both.

Brielle Saintclair was raised to be perfect. The jewel of the SaintClair dynasty. The beloved princess of four powerful families bound by blood and business. Her entire life pointed toward one destiny: marry one of her three childhood best friends and unite their empires forever. She loved them—Thane, Cassian, Dorian. Her protectors. Her confidants. The men who made her laugh, held her when she cried, promised she'd always be theirs. Until the night before her 25th birthday gala, when she overheard the truth hidden behind garden hedges: "Marry her? I'd rather hand my empire to strangers." "She's not the one I want. She could never be." "I'd rather die than be trapped with someone I've never even desired." Three voices. Three rejections. Three shattering revelations that the love she felt was completely one-sided. Heartbroken and humiliated, Brielle does the only thing that makes sense—she vanishes. New name. New country. New life where no one knows she's the SaintClair heiress who ran from her own engagement party. But what she doesn't know is that each man said those words to hide his true feelings. Each believed he was protecting her from obligation. Each thought the others didn't want her. And each is desperately, violently in love with her. When they discover she's gone, three ruthless heirs tear the world apart searching. When they find her transformed—powerful, cold, looking at them like strangers—they realize the devastating truth: their lies didn't protect her. They destroyed her. Now begins the real battle. Three men competing to prove their love is real. One woman who refuses to be anyone's consolation prize. And a revenge plot that will burn their families' empires to ash. She ran from their rejection. Now they'll crawl through hell to earn her back.

Arlen’s life takes an unexpected turn when his grandfather arranges his engagement behind his back—to a celebrity heiress, no less. Thrown into a forced cohabitation as a trial for their potential marriage, Arlen must navigate an unfamiliar world, clashing personalities, and the tension of living under the same roof. Will this arrangement remain nothing more than an obligation… or become something neither of them expected?

In this world, immortality isn’t earned. It’s financed. Every cultivator is born with an invisible contract recorded in the Heavenly Ledger—an account of merit, debt, and risk. Break through too quickly, and the Dao collects. Survive your tribulation, and you’ve merely delayed payment. Most never see their balance. Kael did. The night his clan collapsed under a sudden “risk recalculation,” Kael awakened the ability to read the Ledger—and something deeper: the power to renegotiate it. He can refinance lifespans. Reallocate catastrophe. Audit fate itself. But every adjustment moves suffering somewhere else. As Kael climbs from survivor to Administrator, he begins to uncover a truth hidden in the margins of the Ledger: The Dao does not judge. It optimizes. And sometimes… it lies. To save his world from collapse, Kael must decide how much control is too much— and whether stability is worth the cost of choice. Because the more he corrects Heaven’s math— the less human he becomes.

For three years, Sienna loved a man who would never choose her. Alessandro Castellano kept her tucked away in his penthouse like a secret he was ashamed of—expensive gifts, whispered promises, and late-night confessions that felt real until morning came and he went back to his fiancée. Sienna told herself it was enough. That what they had was love, even if it lived in the shadows. She was wrong. The night she overheard him confirming wedding details with Vanessa, laughing about honeymoon plans while Sienna waited for him in silk lingerie he'd bought her, something inside her finally broke. Not dramatically. Not with screaming or thrown objects. Just quietly, like a door closing on a room she'd never enter again. When Alessandro walked in and saw her packed bags, he didn't believe she'd actually leave. "You'll be back," he said, so certain of his hold on her. "You always come back." But Sienna didn't come back. Six months later, she's not the same woman who cried in his elevator. She's built a life without him—a real career, real friends, therapy sessions that taught her she deserved more than crumbs from a man's table. She's even dating Dante Moretti, the charming businessman who looks at her like she hung the moon and doesn't hide her from the world. There's just one problem. Dante is Alessandro's biggest rival, and he knows exactly who Sienna used to be. Alessandro's perfect life, meanwhile, is crumbling. His marriage to Vanessa is a cold business transaction that leaves him hollow. Every woman he looks at reminds him of Sienna. Every night feels empty. He thought he could have it all—the socialite wife his family demanded and the woman who actually made him feel alive on the side. Turns out, you can't have it both ways. When he sees Sienna again at a gallery opening, transformed and glowing on another man's arm, something primal awakens in him. She's not his secret anymore. She's not his at all. And for the first time in his privileged life, Alessandro understands what it means to lose something irreplaceable. He'll do anything to win her back. Burn down his marriage. Destroy his reputation. Fight his own family. Prove he's not the same coward who let her go. But Sienna's not the desperate girl who waited by the phone anymore. She's found her power, her voice, her spine. And watching Alessandro grovel? There's a dark satisfaction in that she probably shouldn't enjoy as much as she does. The thing is, hearts don't follow logic. Chemistry doesn't care about self-respect. And when Alessandro looks at her with those desperate, hungry eyes and says, "I was a fool, and I'll spend the rest of my life making it up to you"—part of her wants to believe him. Part of her still loves him. But love isn't always enough, is it? Not when trust is shattered. Not when Dante's offering her stability and devotion without games. Not when Alessandro's vengeful soon-to-be-ex-wife is determined to destroy anyone he cares about. Sienna has to choose: the dangerous, intoxicating man who broke her heart but might have actually changed, or the safer path with a man who's never made her cry. Except Dante has secrets too. And Sienna's about to learn that sometimes the person who seems perfect is just better at hiding their flaws. In a world of billion-dollar business deals, family expectations, and old grudges, Sienna's caught in the middle of a war she never asked to fight. Both men claim they love her. Both men want to possess her. But this time, Sienna's not anyone's prize to win. This time, she gets to decide her own worth. And whoever ends up with her heart will have to earn every single piece of it—because she's done giving herself away to men who don't understand what they have until it's gone.

Just when Kyva believed her life could not sink any lower, she is auctioned off in a brothel as a sex slave. Refusing to surrender the only dignity she had left, she escapes. Wounded, hunted, and with absolutely nowhere to go, Kyva flees into the wilderness to escape from her captors. There, she stumbles upon an injured white fox caught in a hunter's snare. Despite her own desperate situation, she could not bring herself to ignore the creature's suffering. So she frees it, and against all reason, takes it with her. But after nursing the fox back to health, Kyva expects it to return to the wild where it belongs. But it doesn't. Instead, it continues to follow her. “Little fox,” she tells it one evening, exhaustion heavy in her voice as she prepares to move again. “I don't have food. I don't even have a place to sleep. I'm being hunted by slave traders. We should go our separate ways.” —-- Minutes later, Kyva wakes up after collapsing from exhaustion. To her surprise, she finds fresh fruits, good clothes and clean water laid carefully beside her. The white fox sits nearby, watching her with unsettling intelligence. 'Obviously, you need me more than I need you,' the fox thinks coldly, tail swishing in mild disdain. 'If not for the inconvenience of you being my mate, I would have left you to starve in the wild.' While Kyva believes she rescued a helpless creature, she may have unknowingly bound herself to something far more dangerous. As she journeys deeper into an unfamiliar land inhabited by beast men and women, Kyva begins to carve out a fragile new life for herself. The more she learns about this strange world, the more her mysterious fox companion refuses to leave her side, and seems determined to drive away anyone who gets too close.

Its about a girl becoming a strong witch, meeting many new character and even protectors that will be her future lovers. This is were detailed to the point you can imagine where and how all is happening. Take your time and read this amazing adventure and growth that will grow into something unforgetable.

After a night of excesses and blurry memories, Qin Feng woke up in an unfamiliar room with an abnormally strong headache. But the real problem wasn’t the hangover—it was the woman watching him from the other side of the bed: a world-class cold beauty, whose eyes overflowed with such deep hatred that they seemed to want to kill him. As he desperately tried to recall the events of the previous night, a chill ran down his spine. That woman… was identical to the fiancée of the protagonist, the “Son of Destiny” of the novel he had read before going to sleep. Qin Feng tried to deny it outright, but a terrifying thought flooded his mind: what if I really am the young master villain? Just as that thought filled his head and he was planning his escape, a holographic screen flickered enthusiastically in front of his eyes: [Great Villain System Activated] “Master, you’ve really messed up, hehe! Congratulations: you have stolen the purity of an innocent woman. Current status: Courting death.”

Hello everyone, This is my novel Genesis, (previously known as Anemone) The main character, Anemone, begins as a young woman who solely relies on her elder friend, Father Hatheway, and though she will remain this way for a while, eventually she will adapt to her surroundings, losses, and grow. The story takes place during the medieval era, based on a fantasy world where monsters, elves, dwarves, dragons, and many other species exist. Where magic thrives and empires rule. The world may seem small at first, but as the story progresses, it will seem very wide. The current schedule is one chapter per week, every Friday/Saturday *** https://gofund.me/77674c159 Please do not feel forced to donate in any way.

Hana thought she knew how to play the game. After getting kicked out of every school in the city, the quiet mountain town of Villaluz was supposed to be her final destination. But the rules here are different. When she enters a high-stakes rivalry with Jaden-the town's golden boy with a dark streak-she thinks she's just fighting for status. She doesn't realise she's being groomed. From uncooked meat to dancing with the devil, Jaden is pulling her deeper into a world of primal rituals and ancient shadows. Their "disease" isn't a medical mystery-it's a hunger. In Villaluz, the party doesn't end until the sacrifice is made. And this year, Hana is the guest of honour. Hana felt her pulse thrum in her chest as Jaden stepped closer, the dim light of the room casting shadows across his sharp features. His eyes locked onto hers, piercing, unrelenting, as if he were looking straight into her thoughts. "Look into my eyes, darling," he murmured, his voice low and smooth, brushing over her like a velvet threat. "You, Hana... are worth every single thing. Even if it means taking another's life." She swallowed, forcing her hands to remain steady, refusing to let the tremor in her chest betray her. His gaze sharpened, searching hers, testing. "I'm not very patient. Will you let me?" Hana's lips pressed into a thin line. Her mind screamed caution, yet a flicker of curiosity dared her to meet his challenge. She wouldn't let him see her fear-not fully. She wouldn't give him that. But with an invitation to the most dangerous party of the year and a coded warning from a missing friend, Hana barely realises that she is running out of time. Love is a trap. The village is a cage. written by P.L.ADMIRAL.(praise hope)

I kill those who lie to me," he whispered, his thumb brushing her soot-stained cheek. She trembled, knowing that her entire existence in his arms was the biggest lie of all. To survive the monsters of the slums, Aria had to become a monster herself. Cursed with an ethereal, breathtaking beauty that attracts only danger, she hides her flawless face every day under layers of ugly, foul-smelling black soot. To the world, she is 'Ash'—the repulsive, cursed girl of Sector 9. Enter Damien Vance. The ruthless, cold-hearted king of the underworld. He is a man carved from stone, fearing nothing and forgiving no one. His one absolute rule? He despises deception. When a violent ambush throws the disguised, terrified Ash straight into the arms of the deadly mafia boss, an impossible and dangerous obsession is born. Damien is captivated not by her filthy appearance, but by the raw purity in her doe-like hazel eyes. Against all logic, the Devil vows to protect the slum girl, taking her to his sprawling mansion and claiming her as his own. But what happens when the ruthless mafia king, who mercilessly slaughters those who deceive him, falls madly in love with a disguise? Aria is living on borrowed time. Every drop of rain, every touch of his hand threatens to wash away the black grime. When the soot fades and the most beautiful face in the city is finally laid bare... will the beast destroy the beauty, or will her love tame the beast?

You’ll love this book if you’re a sword fanatic. This novel is heavily focused on Sword Intent and the Way of the Sword, rather than traditional cultivation. The story also contains smut and is R18, so be prepared for mature content. There is no NTR, but other adult themes are present. After his dantian is shattered, Lin Fang is cast into a desolate wasteland filled with demonic sects, ferocious beasts, and countless deadly dangers. There, he unexpectedly discovers a strange little sword that changes his fate. Follow Lin Fang’s rise from a broken piece of trash to the peak of his realm. Along his path, he encounters many beauties who aid him in more ways than one. Tags: Swordsman, Sword Cultivation, Harem, Incest, R18

✿Mass Release on the 10th and 15th of every month!✿ ​Two Tribes. One Massacre. A Love Forged in Fire and Salt. ​In the divided world of Varnathian, the Druvkaur are fire and shadow, while the Velanthri are song and sea. They were never meant to touch. But at eighteen, Zekar, a reckless Druvkaur warrior with a dragon’s soul, meets Emery, the ethereal daughter of a Velanthri Lord. Their connection is instant—a forbidden spark that promises to bridge the gap between their warring peoples. ​Then, the world burns. ​When the Empire of Eldharûn launches a genocidal massacre, Zekar is left for dead in the ashes of his village, and Emery is dragged away in chains, a "Songbird" prize for a cruel Prince. ​Eight years pass. ​Zekar has become a legend—the Dragon King of a secret rebellion, obsessed with the girl he couldn't save. He has spent every second of his life hardening his heart and honing his fire for one purpose: to take her back. ​When he finally storms the Imperial Capital, he doesn't find the fragile girl he remembers. He finds a woman who has learned to survive in the silence. ​Zekar doesn't just want to rescue her; he wants to claim her. He takes her to his fortress in the clouds, but the slow-burn between them is now a dangerous conflagration. As a new war looms and ancient magic awakens, they must decide if their bond is a sanctuary—or a cage. ​He will burn the world to keep her. She will find her voice to save him. ♡ Updates; 2 chps on Weekdays 3/4 chps on Weekends 6+ mass release on 10th&15th

"Life is a collection of moments—some filled with the golden light of happiness, and others drenched in the silent tears of heartbreak. 'Echoes of My Heart' is a journey through the urban maze of love, loss, and the courage to smile again. Discover how the echoes of our past shape the melody of our future."

Let’s not pretend like we haven’t heard this story before. Mana descends upon an unprepared world. Dungeons rupture reality. Monsters pour out. Humanity awakens in response—some with sparks, some with power capable of leveling continents. Aris Ashborne was born into that world. His problem? He was too damn cute to be taken seriously! Media companies treat him like heaven’s favorite mascot. Fellow awakened dote on him as if he isn’t ranked among the strongest humans alive. Confessions pile up. Stalkers appear. The title “Cutest Awakened” follows him everywhere. No one seems interested in how he earned his S-rank. It’s hard to command fear when people are asking what skincare routine you use. Oh well. Being underestimated has its own perks too. Truth is, Aris Ashborne is one of the few people that has transcended the ranking system entirely. He is among the few that could very well rule the world if he wanted to. But for now, he is contempt with being called a cutie. After all, monsters don't look the part.