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She was drowning in poverty. He was paralyzed by grief. Emily Greene is barely surviving, working multiple jobs to care for her sick mother and seven-year-old daughter. When billionaire Victor Hawthorne offers her an impossible salary to be his caregiver, she can't refuse. Even if the wheelchair-bound recluse treats her like the enemy. Victor Hawthorne spent five years building walls no one could breach. The last thing he needs is a compassionate woman who sees past his cruelty to the broken man beneath. But when his company's board demands they need stability by him getting married or lose everything, he makes Emily an offer, become his wife in name only. Three years. No emotions. Just business. What begins as a cold transaction transforms into something neither expected. As Victor learns to walk again, both physically and emotionally. Emily discovers a strength she never knew she had. But when shadows from his past supposedly return and betrayal threatens to destroy them, Emily must build her own empire and Victor must prove he's worthy of a second chance. Because real love is never just business.

They said time heals everything — but for Dombi, time only sharpened the lies. After her parents’ sudden deaths, she returns to Johannesburg searching for truth, not ghosts. Yet nothing feels familiar anymore. Old friends speak in half-truths. The company her parents built now hides secrets that breathe behind closed doors. And every smile she meets seems to hold a question she can’t answer. What starts as a quiet search for answers turns into a fight for survival — and for herself. Because the deeper Dombi digs, the more she realizes that betrayal doesn’t come from strangers. It comes from the people closest to your heart.

In the border city of Santa Fortuna, power is a currency and survival is an art. Cartels rule the streets, politicians sell their souls, and loyalty is worth less than a bullet. When the Corvini Crime Family sets its sights on the city’s future, old alliances fracture, new monsters rise, and every choice begins to carve a path deeper into violence. Ambition creates sharks. Trauma creates demons. Santa Fortuna creates both. This is not a story about heroes. It’s about the people who learn to thrive in the dark — or get swallowed by it. A fast-paced crime saga filled with tension, psychology, brutality, and the relentless climb for power.

Arlo always mocked books online without reading past the first chapter. Now, a deity pissed for some unknown reason has thrown him into one — as a nobody human in a world ruled by mythical creatures. Reborn in a land where power is everything and the weak live only at the mercy of the strong. And luck wasn't on his side. Right at the start of his journey he was caught and “kept” by the cold yet terrifyingly beautiful Dragon Queen. Arlo must find a way to survive her obsessive affection, and enemies on all sides. What begins as a struggle to survive becomes a climb through realms of strength, will, and awakening. Arlo’s journey spans deadly trials, ancient mysteries, and encounters with individuals whose ambitions can shake nations. Yet the higher he rises, the clearer it becomes that his new life was never accidental. Something old is watching him. Something powerful is choosing him. And something dangerous is waiting for him to grow strong enough to understand why. Arlo was given a second chance.

When someone wields overwhelming physical strength and absolute control over their body, every pass and every shot can be executed with terrifying precision. And once they enter the FLOW state—where time slows and instincts sharpen—they transform into something far beyond human. A true monster is born. Now imagine dropping such a monster into Blue Lock. What kind of chaos… what kind of miracles… will unfold on the field? PS: This is not the same story you know. The protagonist, a transmigrator armed with knowledge of the Blue Lock manga, refuses to follow Isagi’s path in Team Z. Instead, he forges his own way through the first selection, rewriting matches with unexpected twists. And at the center of it all—the monster of Blue Lock himself.

"Desperation made him marry his cold boss!" --- By day, Adrian Cole is nothing more than a quiet shadow in the glittering empire of Alexander Devereux—the billionaire CEO whose power stretches across cities. As his secretary, Adrian fetches coffee, files documents, and hides his forbidden desire behind lowered lashes, knowing that attraction is dangerous when survival is his only priority. But by night, Adrian becomes Adrienne—the mysterious, breathtaking escort whispered about in elite circles. Draped in silk and secrets, Adrienne enchants the city’s most powerful men, earning what Adrian desperately needs to keep his mother alive. Until one night, everything shatters. The client waiting for Adrienne… is none other than Alexander Devereux. What Adrian doesn’t know is that Alexander carries secrets of his own. With his powerful mother demanding he marry to secure the Devereux legacy, Alexander needs a wife—a perfect society bride to silence scandal and fulfill duty. Love is a weakness. A plague. All he needs is a wife. But instead, Alexander finds himself captivated by the one woman who doesn’t exist. To protect his empire, he makes a ruthless offer: Adrienne will become his wife, his public mask, his possession. Now Adrian is caught in a dangerous masquerade. By day, he is the overlooked secretary Alexander barely notices. By night, he is the obsession Alexander cannot release—the false bride Alexander plans to parade before the world. How long can Adrian balance the fragile lies before desire burns through the mask—and Alexander discovers the truth? As deception twists into longing and duty ignites forbidden passion, Adrian may have started this game to survive… but Alexander plays to win.

[Loading choices…] -Ding! [(1) Respond to the bald teacher with: “Whether I sleep or not has nothing to do with you. No matter what I do, my future is still brighter than the light shining upon your bald head!” (Reward: God-Level Hair Stylist)] [(2) Look at the bald teacher’s bald head, sneer, and sleep again. (Reward: God-Level Driving)] [(3) Look at the teacher’s bald head and respond with: “Your bald head reminds me of the boiled eggs I ate for breakfast.” (Reward: God-Level Cooking)] [(4) Respond to the bald teacher with: “Yo, Wassup bro?” Then get out of your chair and perform a breakdance in front of the class. (Reward: God-Level Breakdancing)] [(5) Choose none of the given options and choose your own path. (Reward: None)] … Ainsworth Arthurford transmigrated to a parallel world of Earth. Unlike in his past life, magic and aura appeared on Earth and allowed everyone to awaken a Class at 16 and become an Awakener. Those who successfully awaken a Class and became an Awakener could take on Otherworld Missions provided by the Will of The Earth, with tasks related to invading the Otherworld. Whether it was to steal a powerful artifact, kill the children of destinies (protagonist of the world), or plunder the world origin, Awakeners from Earth became the notorious “invaders from another world”. When magic and aura had awakened, dimensional gates had also appeared which connected the Otherworld to Earth and it brought occasional invasions. Fortunately, the Earth’s Will reacted quickly and allowed humans to awaken a class and humanity managed to fight back and even invade the Otherworld to further strengthen both themselves and the Earth itself. Ainsworth transmigrated thirty years after the descent of the dimensional gates and the day before the Unified Awakening Ceremony. As a perk for his transmigration, he received the God-Level Choice System, which allowed him to choose the options given to him that would grant corresponding rewards. And with that, he awakened an SSS-rank Class and started his path to avenge his older sister and recover her Divine Eyes of Death Lines from the mysterious otherworld organization that gouged out her eyes!

Hermione Hale gave her heart, family and future to the people she trusted most. On the eve of her wedding, they crushed her. Her fiancé married her stepsister. Her family cast her out. Her inheritance was stolen. Her mother’s death was covered in silence. Left with nothing, Hermione vanished. Five years later, she returns as a woman reborn and dangerous. Behind her stands James Blackwood, the mysterious man who once saved her life and is now willing to destroy the world for her. Her ex is on his knees, begging. Her stepsister is losing her mind. Her stepmother is running out of lies. And Hermione is done being gentle. This time, she will ruin them all. But as she tightens the noose around her enemies, she cannot deny the truth rising within her heart. Is she falling for James, the man whose secrets run deeper than her own?

[Divorce+ Contract marriage+ Faceslapping+ Second chance love] Evelyn Carter had always believed that while her husband and first love did not share her feelings, he cared for her and respected their marriage. That illusion was shattered when she discovered his affair. She made the decision to part ways amicably in order to hold onto her last shard of self respect. But he threatened her. One case later and she took half his empire. After this ordeal, she gave up her dream of starting a family —until he showed up. He was no stranger to her. Damon Blackwood, her ex-husbands greatest rival. Yet, this same man stood before her with an offer she never expected. "Marry me." Cover is from Pinterest. Credits to the original owner.

Weak and hopeless, a ragtag group of five newfound adventurers struggle with the hand of survival, thrown into a world they have yet to understand. Lost and yearning for the warmth of home, they must balance between their duty as adventurers with research on a way to return to their world, uncovering the truth behind their arrival and a way to reverse the process. Fate's thrown off course, however, when they encounter a mysterious rift within an ancient dungeon....

On her half-sister's wedding day, Fia's world shatters. Hazel, the bride, has allegedly eloped with Fia's fated mate, and over the phone he rejects her without mercy. With the Alpha groom ready to unleash war on her pack, and spurred on by her stepmother's pleas, Fia makes a desperate choice; she takes Hazel's place at the altar. But the marriage is nothing more than a cruel setup. Betrayed by her family and accused of stealing her sister's happiness, Fia becomes the perfect target for Alpha Cian's wrath. Humiliated and furious, he vows to keep her as his mate not out of love, but revenge. He swears he will break her, torment her, and make her pay until the end of time. What neither of them expects is that hate can twist, burn, and evolve into something far more dangerous. Between lies, betrayal, and a growing bond neither wants to acknowledge, Fia and Cian are bound to discover that the thin line between hate and love is meant to be crossed.

[R18 harem reverse!] [Erotica Harem Fantasy Romance] For fifteen years she was buried in the shadows, forgotten by all. Now, Emilia D. Velarent, the forsaken princess, steps once more into the light, appearing unbidden in the midst of her sister’s grand birthday banquet. From that moment, the path of vengeance begins: blood, power, love, and desire will all become pieces upon her board. The throne stolen from her, the title stripped away, the heart cast aside. Emilia swears she will reclaim it all, and more. An elder brother whose gaze hides an unfathomable darkness. A proud Grand Duke whose pursuit burns with unabashed intensity. A priest who kneels, worshipping her as the only deity he would ever serve. A beast-knight, loyal as a hound, willing to offer his very life just to brush his lips against her heel. A mysterious astrologer, ancient beyond reckoning, who seeks to bind her forever with the threads of destiny.

Eva Ivanova never planned on diapers or lullabies—least of all for a baby who barely makes a sound. But when her best friend dies and names her guardian of an eerily quiet infant, Eva’s world shatters. And it gets worse. The courts assign her a co-guardian: Alessandro Bianchi. Mafia royalty. Hitman in a suit. Her sworn rival in every courtroom they’ve ever battled in. Forced into parenthood together, Eva and Alessandro quickly realize the baby isn’t just quiet—she’s connected to a trafficking network buried deep inside the justice system. And someone will kill to get her back. As enemies close in and old wounds bleed open, the line between hatred and hunger turns dangerously thin. Enemies in court. Partners in crime. Parents by force. And maybe… something they never saw coming.

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.

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. 

I used to stand at the top.Vice Captain of the elite Drake Unit—the pride of the kingdom. I had the skill, the reputation, and the loyalty of every soldier beneath me.I was one step away from becoming Captain.Until the general’s spoiled son wanted the title…And the general handed it to him like a birthday gift.One meeting, and my entire career was stolen away.A humiliating demotion to the worst squad ever assembled:The Raven Unit.A squad so infamous they’ve turned battlefield failure into an art form.Four girls.Four disasters: • Lina — the sleeper warrior who dozes off during missions. • Mira — the seductive fighter who thinks flirting is a combat technique. • Kora — strong as a bear, with a sweet addiction. • Sylvi — a magic specialist who keeps to herself and shares nothing.Gorgeous, chaotic, undisciplined. My new mission. Not die.But after spending time with them, I notice something strange: They were nothing like the rumors spread. With strengths that would rival captains, a mystery hides behind this unit.

The Moon Goddess made a mistake— or maybe this was a curse just like everyone says it is. But I always knew deep down that I was never meant to be theirs. They belonged to her. To my twin sister, Chalice, who was sweet. Perfect. Worshipped by the entire pack… and pure venom behind closed doors. The three brothers— Zevran, Kael, and Caelum— hate me with a fire that burns hotter than the bond tying us together. And I know because I see it in their eyes… I feel it in the way their burning touch lingers a second too long. They despise me. Just like everyone else does. But they want me. And no matter how much I try to stay away, the mate bond keeps dragging me back into their world of heat, power, hatred and danger. Maybe, I should leave… I know. But fate plays a cruel game. And as truths unravel and secrets come to light, the triplets— the ones who once despised me— now see me for who I am. Now, they want me— unabashedly. But by the time they realize this, it is a little too late. I’ve been broken by them a little too much. And I am done being anyone’s pawn. ~*~ “We want you, Leilani… we always have. Always would. Please take this as our way of saying sorry. For everything, for not believing you… for letting our judgements be clouded by…” Caelum said softly, his voice trailing off, his breath warm and ticklish against my fingers that he brought up to his lips as his other hand found the warm spot between my thighs. My eyes snagged on his full lips— pink and inviting; But they’d been kissed by another. And I don’t do leftovers. I sighed exasperatedly, shaking my head to rid myself of this pitiful sight and clenching my legs together to force his hands out. He didn’t budge. “No.” I said sharply, my voice coming out stronger than I expected especially with their bodies pressed against mine, and their lips creating sparks across my body. “I’m done. Go back to Chalice… she suits you more than I ever did.” Kael’s voice vibrated through my body as he pressed himself flush against me. His brothers Caelum and Zevran leaned in too, their lips on the shell of my ears, one’s fingers grazing over my taut nipple. “I’ll burn the world, Leilani,” he growled, his voice deep. Threatening. “I’ll burn the entire world, if that’s what it takes to win you back.” “Then I'd like to see you after the world’s been successfully burnt down. Maybe then we’ll have this conversation.” I answered, and with that, I pushed their hands away and leapt off the cupboard. And as I walked out of the kitchen, I felt their eyes drilling holes into my back, hotter than a thousand lasers all at once. But I didn’t falter. I didn’t turn around. I was the monster they’d made. CONTENT WARNING: This book contains triggers and explicit scenes of abuse, Graphic violence and murder, explicit sexual activities, strong language and dark, obsessive romance. Readers discretion advised. ****

Pirate Ren, an alien among the Celestial Dragons, swung his sword day after day just to become stronger. Naruto Ren, traveling through the chaotic Warring States Period, escorted Uzumaki Mito on her journey to marry into the Senju clan. Detective Ren, a brilliant scientist within the Black organization, devoted himself to tireless research and invention, all for the sake of the group’s rise. They each struggled, endured, and fought to grow stronger—until they finally reached the heights of the world’s most powerful. But at the end of it all, every version of Ren shared the same bewildered expression. Why did their golden finger take so long to arrive? ******* This is a Tranlsation. 同时穿越，金手指来的太晚了 ****** This is Fast Pace Fanfic with no in depth story telling. It is best for casual read. Also has Harem. ********** Please support me on my patreon and read upto 20 early chapters. patreon.com/PirateKing24

EXCERPT: "I am not your wife." His humorless smile taunted me. "Our marriage certificate says otherwise." "I don't remember getting married to you, or ever getting involved with you." His fingers dragged down to my jawline, brushing over the skin with feather-like touches. "That's alright. I'll remember for both of us." "I don't want to be with you." Tears filled my eyes against my will. "Where's my family?" "I'm right here, Dahlia. I am your family now. It doesn't matter that you don't remember now. I'll remember for the both of us." . . . He says I chose him. I don't remember why. The last thing I expected after waking up from a nine-month-long coma was a man attached to my side, claiming to be my husband. But there he was. Calm, infuriatingly composed, so sure of himself, and dangerously good at making me believe we were something real. All I have are vague pieces of a night I can't forget and a man I'm not sure I can trust. Maybe he's my ruin. Maybe he's my salvation. Either way, he claims I'm his forever. *** She doesn't remember the night she chose me. One impulsive night in Vegas tied us together forever. One I could never forget. Now she looks at me like I'm a stranger. Maybe I am. The smartest, most selfless thing to do would be letting her go, letting her find her way back to me, but I'm not as selfless. I'm as selfish as they come, and this time, I wasn't letting her slip through my fingers; not to fate, not to fear, and not even to death. This time, I was going to take her heart, too.