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Kalypso "Kali" Brunn was searching. He was trying to find someone he once knew well, someone he'd lost without even realizing. Kali needed the man who could wholeheartedly love himself and the company of others yet live happily, even alone. That someone wouldn't need another leading their life, completely shaping every thought he had, each action he performed, and the emotions he'd felt. He simply had to see that man's lost smile once more, a smile so true and pure, and he believed the Black Manor was the best place to look. It was the perfect home for Kali to find himself again. A peaceful, private, and honest(deceptively so) abode for him to relax and heal in. It seemingly had the most perfect conditions. The only downside of the new arrangement would be that he's yet to shake off his loneliness. He's determined to get along with his new housemates, but it's proven to be hard, especially as half of them blatantly ignore him and the other half downright hate his mere presence. But who's to say the future won't change? Perhaps his clumsy, self-deprecating ways will finally garner him some much-needed attention. Maybe they'll see just how much he needs someone to stand by him, even if he happens to claim otherwise for pride's sake... Or suppose they could continue to ignore him until he stays forever stuck in his regrettable past. Kali doesn't want to think about the 'scumbag' he ran away from or the friends that hurt him. They didn't deserve his tears any more than he deserved the emotional turmoil he'd suffered through.

“Finally, we have something special. A matched set, if you will. An omega and her pup. The mother’s a rogue, freshly severed, which as many of you know makes her quite the omen. And the child, well, she’s young and trainable. Together, they make a fascinating package.” No. No, no, no. A guard grabbed my arm, shoving me toward the stage. Another one carried Nora, who was screaming and reaching for me, and I knew this night was about to change our lives forever. I just didn’t realize how much. ----- Dionne Parker has spent her entire life being invisible, just another omega servant scrubbing floors and swallowing insults. She’s survived the Bloodmoon Pack by keeping her head down, her mouth shut and her daughter alive. But when she’s framed for a crime she didn’t commit, survival means running… straight into the hands of traffickers where her life takes the worst turn. Standing on that auction stage under blinding lights, listening to strangers bid on their lives, Dionne thinks this is the end. Until a voice cuts through the chaos with an offer no one can match. Her buyer is Kael, the five-hundred-year-old Lycan King whose reputation is built on blood and brutality. Cursed by dark magic and barely holding onto his humanity, he’s the last person Dionne should be around. But the moment he sees her, his beast who has been violent and uncontrollable for three centuries, goes completely still. As if it’s been waiting for her. Now Dionne is trapped in a castle with a king who’s barely holding onto his humanity, enemies who are closing in from every corner, and a shadow who’s been organizing her destruction from the start. Will she survive when her past and present collide, or will the love meant to save her become the weapon that destroys them both?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Vedia Aquila cleans up after the dead. At twenty years old, the wolf Beastkin supports her teenage brother by scrubbing blood from crime scenes and bleach from eviction sites. It's brutal work in the Bowery—the city's forgotten district where the poor are erased as efficiently as the stains Vedia removes. Then a strange job changes everything. Salt circles under sinks. Voices in empty closets. Apartments that feel wrong. Vedia discovers she has the Gift—the ability to cleanse hauntings, to make ghosts disappear. The Property Board takes notice. They offer her real money. Exclusive contracts. A way out of poverty. But every cleansing takes a piece of her. Black veins spread across her skin. Memories fade. And the victims she erases beg her not to. Too late, Vedia realizes the truth: she's not removing crimes. She's erasing people from existence itself. The Bowery isn't just a neighborhood—it's alive, ancient, and hungry. It feeds on absence. On the forgotten. On the displaced. And it's been cultivating Vedia since birth to become its next heart. Her mother died doing this work. Now Vedia has weeks before the transformation completes. She can accept her fate and protect her brother. Refuse and watch him suffer. Or fight an ancient god she cannot possibly defeat. Hope is a luxury the dispossessed cannot afford. A grimdark urban fantasy about class, erasure, and the cost of survival in a city that devours its own.

"It took us three days to clear the first floor," Jax shouted, backing up as the creature lunged. "This is our first mission together." Mira laughed, sharp and breathless, already moving. "You worry too much." She slid past him, blade flashing.

>This is a GL XIANXIA NOVEL WITH QUICK TRANSMIGRATION. >No misunderstandings , Relatively fast paced romance, No other love interests. >There will be quite a few GL & BL side couples. >This is the story of our two protagonists Mo Yuxin (MC) and Su Yubing(FL) who are bound by a Bond so strong that it transcends reality itself. They are each other's one and only soulmate, their love knows no bound. This is story of their journey to cultivating immortality in a world that is unfair to women , in a world that is wholly dominated by men, where strength is all that matters. Without strength , you don't even get a chance to live peacefully. Our mc Mo Yuxin gets a legendary inheritance from a primordial god who is also one of the oldest gods to live till date and the only one in all of multiverse. This god and her already deceased soulmate decided to leave their inheritance to their only descendant to whom the god's soulmate left a piece of their soul. Watch as how their journey brings about unprecedented changes to the whole world and the multiverse and their sweet and steamy love which will make your tooth ache from sweetness. .. .. Mo Yuxin:- Are you exhausted, baby? Su Yubing:- *glares threateningly* It's all your fault. Mo Yuxin:- what do I do? You're just too delicious ~~ *licking her lips* Su Yubing:- Shameless! *a blushing mess* THIS IS MY VERY OWN WORK.

Hunted by fate. Broken by betrayal. Chosen by destiny. After years of cruelty at the hands of her stepfamily, Lyra escapes, desperate for freedom. But her flight leads her straight into the clutches of ruthless rogues and into the path of Alpha Kael of the Shadowfang Pack, the mate the Moon Goddess chose for her. Only… Kael rejects her. Cast aside and forced to serve his lover Ari, Lyra’s spirit should have shattered. Yet fate refuses to be denied. When she’s sold to Alpha Ryland of the Silverclaw Pack, the kingdom’s most powerful ruler, her life takes an unexpected turn. Ryland’s kindness feels like healing… until the night he claims her as his fated mate, and a third bond ignites. Lyra is tied to three rival alphas. A connection forbidden by tradition. A love that could burn the world. Kael’s fire awakens her primal side. Ryland’s gentleness mends what’s broken. Eren’s steadiness anchors her heart. But Lyra’s tangled bonds are only the beginning. When she uncovers the truth about her bloodline, descendants of the Moonborn, the first wolves and the dark secret linking Kael and Ryland to her parents’ murder, the fragile threads of destiny begin to unravel. Now, Lyra must choose: Follow her heart… or embrace the power that could destroy them all.

[Attention, humans] [Welcome to Midgard, a realm between life and death.] [All 300 players accounted for!] [Evaluation successful!] Jamie never expected his life to end while saving a stranger. One moment he was pushing a pregnant woman out of the path of a roaring truck— the next, he awakens in Midgard: a realm where death is just the beginning. He isn’t alone. Two hundred ninety-nine others, torn from their final moments, stand beside him. Their fate? To endure ten brutal trials that test body, mind, and spirit. Each challenge grants skills—swordsmanship, magic, strategy—that could mean the difference between survival and annihilation. And at the end awaits a choice: Reincarnate into a fantastical new world, carrying every skill earned. Return to Earth … alive, but powerless. But in a world where trust is fragile and every alliance can shatter in an instant, Jamie must decide— Is mere survival enough? Or will he fight for something greater?

Han Gyul is invisible. At 25, he's just another forgotten office worker drowning in the soul-crushing monotony of spreadsheets, stale coffee, and a cubicle that smells like regret. His biggest daily excitement is watching the clock hit 6 PM. The stunning women around him—the cold team leader who makes his heart race, the warm HR manager who treats everyone like family, and the mysterious café widow with sad eyes—might as well exist on another planet. They don't see him. Why would they? Then the notification appears. [The M.I.L.F. System is now online.] [Magnetic Interactions & Lustful Fascinations activated.] Welcome, Collector. Your stagnant life ends today.] Suddenly, Han Gyul sees the world differently. Heartbeat indicators. Affinity levels. Hidden desires made visible. A compass guiding him toward the women who need exactly what he has to offer. Now he's not just making coffee—he's bringing the perfect cup to a grateful team leader. Not just offering condolences—he's unlocking the secrets of a widow's guarded heart. Not just attending office parties—he's the center of attention for women who finally, finally see him. But building a collection isn't the same as keeping it. Jealousy simmers. Secrets threaten to surface. And the more hearts he captures, the more complicated his life becomes. Han Gyul wanted to be seen. He wanted to be desired. He wanted to collect the most beautiful, experienced women around him. Be careful what you wish for. Welcome to the office. The hunt is on.

Hi! My name is [Redacted], but most people just call me Focaccia Bread — or Foca. I’m writing this mostly for fun, but also to share my stories, my questionable life choices, and the music that somehow came out of them. Come along for the ride as I recount how I accidentally built a successful entertainment company and somehow helped create actual music legends. Fair warning: I do not tell stories in order. My brain jumps timelines like a fever dream, so expect chaos, time skips, and zero apologies. I’m weird. I’m quirky. I embrace it with both arms and half a bagel. I know — I’m cringe. But at least I’m free. XD If you wanna listen to the Jams (Music) appearing here, you can go listen to them in YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@FocacciaBread-Music) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ecDiwv85yqoktTR4h569L?si=CHJzNohaTwiTgukcKickMQ) and other streaming platforms.

When fate plays matchmaker, even running won’t save you. I’m Alexander Christopher Ethan: Ace the Great if you ask me and I’ve mastered two things in life: disappointing my father and dodging responsibility like it’s an Olympic sport. Seven years ago, a car crash stole my mom and almost took me with her. Dad shipped me abroad to “recover,” and I did… by partying, flirting, and pretending adulthood was someone else’s problem. Then one phone call ruins everything: “Come home.” My welcome-back surprise? An arranged engagement. To a man. A CEO Dad personally handpicked without bothering to ask me. I laugh. I argue. I throw the man’s photo into the fireplace without even looking—and I run. Biggest. Mistake. Ever. Dad’s men chase me through the city until I end up bleeding in an alley with a shattered leg. I’m sure this is how I die. Then he appears. A stranger who fights like an avenging angel and looks at me like I’m worth saving. Maybe it’s the blood loss, maybe it's destiny, but I kiss him, right there in the middle of the chaos. When everything settles, I lie: Lost phone. No home. No idea where to go. He believes me and offers one night. I take it. Then I take another… and another… until one night becomes a week and I’m stupidly, recklessly falling for him. His name is Gabriel. No family. No past. Just the life he built with his own hands. He calls me his shameless brat. I call him my angel. But angels don’t stay forever. My father's men eventually finds me. They drag me home to face my arranged fiancé.....the man I’ve been running from. It’s him. Gabriel. My angel. My lover. The self-made CEO who climbed from orphan to the head of my family’s empire. The man who pulled me from the burning car seven years ago and saved my life. The man I was always meant to marry. And now he realizes the truth: Ethan. Ace. The spoiled heir he was promised, and the runaway he fell for… are the same person. We were both running from this engagement… straight into each other’s arms. I thought I could outrun destiny. All I did was fall in love with it. Now we’re standing in the wreckage of lies, heartbreak, and second chances, and I have only one question: Was this fate… or the universe’s cruelest joke? Either way, I’m done running. Not from him. Not from us. Not from the future I tried so hard to escape. Because sometimes the person you’re meant for… is the one you’ve been running toward all along. TROPES • Arranged Marriage (But Make It Accidental) • Secret Identity / Mistaken Identity • Love at First Sight… Twice • Orphan-to-CEO Fiancé • “I Fell First, But He Fell Harder” • Shameless Brat × Patient Angel • Runaway Heir Meets His Destiny • Trauma Healing Through Love • Found Family • Fated Mates (Whether They Like It or Not) WHAT TO EXPECT • A spoiled heir who needs a reality check-up • A self-made CEO with a soft heart and hard fists • Explosive chemistry. • Healing old wounds while making new memories • Banter, chaos, and one extremely stressed-out father • A love story where destiny laughs the loudest Fate didn’t just play matchmaker it played me like a damn fiddle. And honestly? I’m not even mad about it. Ready for the chaos? Turn the page. Ace the Great One is about to get married… whether he likes it or not.

Aaron thought he was doomed when he transmigrated to Blue Star—a world eerily like Earth, but steeped in supernatural chaos. On the day of the Awakening Ceremony, where power is everything, he drew a blank. No talent, no hope, just a one-way ticket to mediocrity… or worse. Until BAM! [System Bound Successfully! Host, Welcome to the Lucky Spin System!] With a single spin, Aaron’s fate flips: SSS-rank Lucky Halo unlocked!Another spin? Vampire Primogenitor bloodline acquired! One more? Abyssal Dragon summoned as his ultimate ally! Armed with a system that dishes out game-changing rewards every day, Aaron defies the odds, shocks the world, and claws his way to the top. In a realm ruled by talent, this nobody is rewriting destiny—one lucky spin at a time! join the discord server if you can. promise you won't regret it https://discord.gg/dncyhU4jdu

Once the pampered daughter of the most powerful Mafia clan in the city, Aria DeLuca lost everything when a rival clan destroyed her family and stripped her of her power. At her lowest point, Victor Draven—her first love who had mysteriously disappeared abroad five years ago—returned. But he was no longer the warm, playful boy she once knew. In his place stood a cold, ruthless man with unreadable eyes. Desperate and with nowhere else to turn, Aria DeLuca sought his help. But Victor only looked at her and asked, “What would I gain from helping you?” Now, with nothing left to her name, Aria DeLuca must decide how far she is willing to go… and what she is willing to offer the man who once loved her.

Not everyone is interested in saving the world, and not everyone is expected to fall in love. ☆ When Xueyao, the weakest blue dragon you can think of — is burdened with saving the Immortal Realm after crash-landing into an ancient god, a Black Dragon with the most arrogant and dismissive attitude more suited for a demon, and is proclaimed his tribulation guardian, she must either become a hero… or die trying. He avoided his responsibilities for one hundred thousand years, ushering in an apocalypse that he and his chosen must now wrestle through five deadly tribulations to stop. But maybe not every immortal is content living in a world without fire and brimstone. Slaying dimensional beasts and uncovering ancient secrets alongside forgotten memories, love or romance should have no place in the quest to save a doomed world. Or so they thought. Watch as a weak immortal dragon fights to save the world, and an irresponsible god, believed to be beyond saving, struggles to protect the one thing he cares for the most. ☆ ‎ ‎A tragic Xianxia romance of dragons, gods, and mortals, where love itself becomes the ultimate tribulation. ☆☆☆☆ | daily updates is promised!| | and lots of exciting divine drama and romance awaits you, come have a look! |

Dive into the electrifying digital universe of The Chosen One’s Digital Odyssey, where Brush D. Rush, a deaf artist wielding the sentient paintbrush Miss Krita, rises as the net’s savior! Fueled by the Legendary Cookie’s power and godlike skills—Creation to summon armies, Destruction to unleash cataclysmic blasts, Interception to deflect chaos, and Interconnectivity to unite realms—Brush battles the Dark Web’s sinister legion, from the chaotic 4-Chan to the apocalyptic Rooteye. With loyal allies like Trojan Horse, his childhood brother-in-arms, the dazzling Disco, fiery Willie Widow White, and new heroes Frostbinder, RobbRox, and FooTube, Brush faces heart-wrenching losses and epic trials. From Toktikia’s neon battlegrounds to the heart of Core Nexus, he defies Glitch’s corruption and Agent Privacy’s order, forging his destiny in a relentless bootcamp to become the ultimate agent of balance. Packed with pulse-pounding battles, emotional sacrifices, and a vibrant digital world, this webnovel will grip fans of action, redemption, and cosmic stakes—join Brush to save the internet’s soul!

TRIGGER WARNING! This story contains graphic depictions of gun violence and murder, mafia-related threats and organized crime elements, sexual content, kidnapping, alcohol use, betrayal and emotional manipulation. Reader discretion is advised. — “Is there no other way?” I asked, totally subdued by the fact that this nightmare marriage was the only solution. “No, there isn’t,” he said coldly. “I can’t afford to lose my son and have you turned into a sex slave by the Romanovs.” “Your son?” I scoffed, the memory of him taking my virginity and vanishing without a trace slicing my heart. “You seem to have forgotten that you never intended on taking things further with me. God, you’re no different from the Romanovs!” He assessed me coolly with those dark eyes and then said with a note of finality, “He’s my son, Niamh, and you’ll have to become my wife.” My father was killed. My uncle sold me to the Russian mafia syndicate. And now, the man I hid my son from for five years—Massimo Valentino—is forcing me to be his wife. My survival and the safety of Matteo depend on this hated forced marriage. But the situation is worse than I thought: I am the key to a hidden vault that the Texas underworld is willing to kill for. With the war raging outside and a major betrayal brewing inside the Italian mafia syndicate, my safety depends entirely on Massimo. I have to forgive and trust the man who ruined me, or lose everything. This is the first installment in The Valentino Princes Series.

[WARNING !!!!!!!! MATURE CONTENT 18+ sexual content, Violence, Vulgar words, etc] Also Visit Instagram page to see more pictures from novel. April Carter at age 21 was already married to Jake Steele her 38 years old husband who made a deal with April’s mother.  In a marriage where she was promised to be taken care of and allowed to study, April’s dream soon crumbled, became impossible as she is often been maltreated by her husband.  After spending two years in marriage of bondage, grief, pain and agony, April  thought she could finally be free and saved from Jake Steele as she plans to divorce him and continue her studies, but then she fell into another misfortune. Getting pregnant with Lucas Brook’s child while being married to her husband.  What would she do? falling into one misfortune after another like her life was created only for bad luck .  Years Later, she is left with no choice but to get married to Lucas Brook the Cold hearted CEO. The man who once rejected his own child.  April thought with her mind full of uncertainty about the marriage as she takes on a new chapter in life.  Lucas on the other hand was forced into the marriage against his will. Making it hard for April to hope for a beautiful marriage with him.  Is it a blessing in disguise? Or another wheel of misfortune? what’s her next plan? ***************** April also sat down on the task chair gently with her head lowered because with Lucas’s demeanor she couldn’t look him in the eye, his cold eyes were enough to freeze her up.  “I don’t think I need to explain myself much, as you know, I’m the sperm donor.”  “I– I know.” April stuttered and swallowed hard still with her head lowered.  Lucas nodded before he continued.  “I heard you’re already two weeks pregnant, and as for that, this is my bank card. It has huge amounts of money enough for you to get rid of that.”   Lucas stretched his hand forward towards April to receive the card but tears instead gathered in her eyes while staring at the black card in between his fingers.  “That? But— This is your child.” April’s eyes already flood with tears.  “I won’t repeat myself; I have nothing to do with it. Just get rid of it and live your life, the money is enough to keep your family happy for years to come.”  April raised her head staring at his cold eyes before giving any response.  “I guess all men are the same then, a rogue, pathetic and heartless human.” April in a hoarse voice as the tears couldn’t stop but instead flooded more.  “I never intended for this to happen; I kept it for a reason. Sort yourself out, you don’t want to ruin your future, do you?”   Lucas spoke in his cold voice before slamming the card on the table as he strode out in long stride with his secretary behind him.  “You heartless man, I hate you!” April ran out the door screaming at his back with tears in her eyes.  Lucas didn’t turn back or even blink an eyelid to think about what she said.  PS: Cover Photo doesn’t belong to me. Special Credit to Owner

Everyone trains to become stronger. Few ever break the limits. Arthur, an 18-year-old boy from the quiet city of Greyhaven, lives a simple life supporting his family—until he awakens a mysterious Attribute Points System, a power that lets him gain points from corpses, medicines, and energy to enhance his martial skills. With each point, Arthur grows stronger, faster, and more precise than ordinary martial artists. While others chase raw strength, he trains with careful control and efficiency, turning even Rank 2 power into a force that rivals those far above him. The universe is not at peace. Void Raiders from beyond the stars threaten the cities, and Greyhaven may not survive if they strike directly. Every patrol, every mission, and every confrontation is a test of Arthur’s growth, skill, and discipline. Can Arthur master his system, protect his city, and rise beyond every limit… before the world demands more than he’s ready to give? ..... 15 Golden Tickets - 1 Extra Chapter 100 Power Stones - 1 Extra Chapter 10 Collections - 1 Extra Chapter

This tale, begins at the very end. Yet, much like all things, the end, is just the beginning. On the brink of a world destroyed by the Primeval Genie of Darkness and Destruction, Eugene Greymane does the impossible. Now he's back, decades in the past, as the impossible. And so, freshly exiled from the Royal Family for his grave crimes, he sets out. To prevent the resurrection of a vengeful Genie. To thwart diabolical plans of a power-obsessed cult. To honor a broken promise from his ancestor. To redeem himself.

In a world trembling on the edge of war and shadow, young Zodac becomes the target of dark forces beyond his understanding. When his protector, the lone knight Derek, falls in a desperate battle to save him, Zodac is thrust into a world of chaos, hunted by kings and haunted by fate. As a corrupted monarch obeys the whispers of an ancient darkness, kingdoms remain blind to the threat rising within their own palaces. And in the silence of night, a boy flees with nothing but a torn cloak, a music box and a warning etched in blood. But fate has not chosen Zodac for greatness— It has marked him for something far more dangerous. A tale soaked in silence and blood, what awaits him?

Jade was nothing but a mocked student in oversized hoodies until she agreed to help her trainer with last-minute gym inventory on New Year’s Eve. However, a single mistake—sending a private video to the wrong contact—shatters her life in seconds. Publicly humiliated at a New Year’s party, betrayed by her boyfriend as part of a cruel bet, Jade stood drenched in filth and laughter, stripped of dignity in front of the entire school, until the Alpha Triplets arrived. And with it, a ruthless bond shackled her to all three, as well as revealing she was the lost daughter of the Lycan King. The Alpha Triplets, known for their coldness and brutality, searched for their mates to break their feral curse before their 25th birthday. But when they found their mate in the form of a weak, frail girl, disdain was all she got. With a new identity and a transformation in her life, Jade is tossed into deadly Lycan politics, brutal mate bonds, a fourth bond, a throne soaked in blood, and an attraction from the Rogue King himself. What will she do when she discovers not everything is as it seems? How will Jade survive the chaos that follows in her quest to win the Lunar Crown Student of the Year and evade the dangerous love of her fourth mate, now turned enemy, who sought out her heart? Four Alphas. One girl. And Fate's Twisted Game of Love and Power.