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In the Shadow Auction, gifted children are traded for gold… except one. A girl with no power… no name… no voice… Those who claim her never witness another dawn. For she was never meant to be won… She was always the price.

Hera Miller has mastered silence. At twenty-three, she is a brilliant CEO, an heiress with power, grace, and a company of her own—yet behind closed doors, she remains trapped beneath the weight of her parents’ control, especially her father’s relentless disapproval. When her family forces her into an arranged marriage for power and protection, Hera is faced with a choice she never truly gets to make. Alex Conner was raised in a world where obedience is survival. The heir to a powerful mafia family, he has learned to rule with control, distance, and fear. Marriage, to him, is just another transaction—until he is bound to Hera, a woman from his past who refuses to bend, even when the world demands it. Their union is not born of love but of strategy. They clash, resist, and set boundaries, determined to stay out of each other’s way. But as their lives intertwine—through boardrooms, family expectations, shadowed dealings, and quiet moments of vulnerability—the lines between obligation and choice begin to blur. In a world where power is inherited and freedom is earned at a cost, Hera and Alex must decide whether this marriage will be the cage that breaks them—or the unlikely alliance that finally sets them free.

The amulet chose her. Fate chose him. Two lovers bound by destiny - chosen to rewrite the very first legend. As Seraphina learns to wield the power of the Crimson Amulet, her heart begins to align with Lorin's, he became the kingdom's most loyal knight, Lorin was casted out by the king - stripped of his title, but not his honor. Now a fallen protector, who writes to the princess after he realizes the love he has for her. But when darkness rises seeking power- and a deadly war brews between the Witch and the Sorcerer - love becomes their greatest weapon... and their greatest risk. Will their love be strong enough to change history - or will history repeat itself again, in the worst way ever, ending it all? When love and legend collide, even destiny must bow.

In the era of the Old World, there walked women who did not merely cast magic. They were the weavers of Black Magic, or in more common terms — Witches. For thousands of years, the world has been barren of them, for a Witch is not born. She is wrought. The scholars of the Old World claimed three conditions unlock this power: First, there must be the Drowning of the Heart. The woman must be driven past the breaking point of human sorrow. Grief must become the water that drowns her humanity. Second, there must be the Sharpening of the Will. Hate must become the steel of her spine. She must choose not to weep, but to burn. Third, and most rare, there must be the Anchor of the Beast. A Witch without a tether is but a storm that consumes itself. She requires a Devotion that rivals her own — a Dragon who would trade his divinity to stand in the shadow of her thorns. When these three tides collide, the Mage dies, and the Witch awakens. It is said that when the Witch returns, the mountains will breathe again. The dead woods will scream, and the kingdoms of men will be reclaimed by a garden that never sleeps. — Warning: Dark Themes, Explicit Gore and Sexual Content — Tags: Dark Romance, Slow Burn, Fantasy, Morally Grey, Political Intrigue, Kingdom Building, War, Dragons, Monster Hunt, Magic System, Level Up, Power Growth

Sloane Sterling arrived happily in her new apartment in New York city only to meet her destined roommate, the handsome and mysterious Arthur Hayes her career rival. "Are you lost, what are you doing here?" "I should be asking you that, this is my house." "No that can't be, this is my house too." What!!!!!!! left with no other choice and no other money, they were forced to stick together and make do in the cramped studio apartments. Every morning they leave to work together pretending they don't know what each other had for breakfast in the morning. Back to the apartment in the evening they are sharing vanity mirrors, kitchen counters table top while secretly plotting against each other for the position of the company's Director General

It is no argument that human beings will do anything to get what they want and Alanna Rhee Ingram wasn't an exception to this rule. She believed that in order to get what you wanted there were sacrifices you had to be willing to make. Even if those sacrifices warranted one's death. Especially when the death of that person could bring you a step closer to your utmost goal.

The beginning of the apocalypse brought chaos and disaster to humanity. It tore away the mask of society and revealed the cruelty hiding beneath. Ivy Ravencroft experienced it all firsthand. Her family was unfair and cruel, and they abused her so badly that she went blind. Her lover died trying to protect her, and she spent the next five years struggling to survive, until she finally died in the apocalypse. But then, Ivy woke up again, reborn in the first year of the apocalypse. At first, she felt hopeless. If only she had returned to a time before the apocalypse, she could have gathered food, weapons, and supplies to survive better. Still, she was grateful for one thing: she had kept her special ability, the power to create safe zones. This time, Ivy made a promise. She would protect her lover, find her real family, and take revenge on everyone who had hurt her. .................................. "Huh? Why is there a bento box lying here?" Ivy asked, confused. "What bento? Are you trying to trick me again?" Silas asked, sadness in his eyes. "This one!" Ivy said, holding up the packaged meal and waving it at him. "What the... where did that come from?" Silas stared at it in shock. Ivy’s eyes widened. She realized something, only she could see these items, and when she picked them up, they became real. "Can… I buy it from you?" Silas asked, unsure. "Of course. But I won't give it to you for free." Ivy smiled like a fox. Silas closed his eyes; he was ready for her to demand something sky-high and said, "Okay. Tell me how many gold bars you want." Ivy smiled and teased, "I don't want gold bars; they are way too cheap. I want one kiss." Silas: Blushing hard. His subordinates: "..." This wave of dog food was too unexpected! ....................................................... With the supplies, picking a superpower and a safe zone superpower, Ivy built her own residential area. She gained Kindness Energy and multiplied supplies with the help of Temporal Storage. While other bases struggled to make a simple house, she used her golden finger to make luxurious buildings and rent them out, becoming the big shot in the apocalypse.

Ariana Sinclair was never meant to be seen. She survived by staying invisible… until the night her mother disappeared. Hunted and alone, she would have died if Kael Vaughn hadn’t stepped in.He fought for her.And his wolf claimed her as his mate.After that, her eyes turned gold. Now Ariana is the Fifth Blood, tied to something ancient… and unfinished. And something is searching for her. As creatures from the Void begin to appear, Kael’s power grows darker, and the bond between them becomes more dangerous. Because the Void is not just invading.It is looking for her. And whatever is waking inside Ariana… may destroy them both.

Love was never meant for someone like Caleb Garcia. At least, that’s what he believed. The city glittered beneath him, a sea of lights stretching endlessly into the horizon. From the glass walls of his penthouse office, everything looked small—people, problems, even emotions. Especially emotions. Caleb stood still, his hand wrapped around a glass of untouched whiskey. His reflection stared back at him—sharp jawline, cold eyes, and a face that had never learned how to soften. “Love is weakness.” The words echoed in his mind, spoken years ago by the one person who taught him everything about it—by breaking him.

"Honesty and politics don’t belong in the same sentence," they say. Celine Yue, a kind-hearted social worker, stepped into politics to help more people. But what she didn’t know… was that her own party would be the one to end her life. After her death, she wakes up in another world as Cyrina Vaeloria, the Elf Princess—right on the day of her arranged marriage to Lucian Aetherion, the cold, mysterious Human Prince and strongest mage alive. A political union to keep two powerful races from tearing each other apart. But this so-called alliance is just a mask. She despises the way other races are trampled beneath noble boots. Cyrina refuses to be a pretty puppet. She dreams of building a new kingdom—where races aren’t divided by power, bloodlines, or magic. To do that, she’ll need power of her own. And lucky her... she just married the most dangerous man in existence. With sharp wit and stubborn grace, Cyrina slowly bends her cold husband to her will— She toys with the ruthless Archmage, tames the untamable… and drags him into a revolution wrapped in royal silk. After all, if you marry the strongest mage alive… you might as well make him yours. ***** excerpt~ Lucian’s voice is like a blade, low and sharp. “Do you even understand what you said in the royal assembly?” Cyrina lifts her chin, unbothered. “I understand perfectly. I said I’ll build a new kingdom—where every race can live together.” His eyes darken. “You don’t know what you’ve sparked. That speech—” he steps closer, “—could ignite a war. You’re underground now, Cyrina. Buried beneath politics you don’t even see coming.” She spins on her heel and waves dismissively. “Ugh. Kaelen Blackthorn, your master is giving me a migraine. Get me out of this castle before I set it on fire.” Kaelen gives a slow, exaggerated bow. “As you wish, my lady.” He takes her hand like the perfect gentleman and leads her toward the door— But Lucian’s voice booms behind them. “Kaelen. Don’t forget who your master is.” Kaelen pauses. Glances back. “I remember, my lord. But as per your standing order… I obey only my lady’s command.” A smirk tugs at his mouth. “Even if it means going against you.” **** Per Golden Ticket = 5 extra chapters

"I wasn't ghosted, darling. I was 'Underworld-ed'. There’s a massive difference." I’m Madison. A professional stalker with a PhD in "Who is that girl in his tagged photos from 2019?". I thought my biggest problem was Tyler not replying to my texts for 4 hours and 12 minutes. Little did I know, my digital footprint was so massive and obsessive that it caused a literal system crash in the Afterlife. The demons were exhausted from overtime, the paperwork was piling up in heaps of brimstone, and the Prince of Hell? He was officially done with my constant "Is he online?" inquiries. So, they did the only logical thing: They kidnapped me. Now, I’m stuck in a dimension where the dress code is a human rights violation, the VIP lounge looks like a cheap motel, and the ruler of the Underworld—Prince Astaroth—is a thousand times hotter than Tyler but has the emotional intelligence of a teaspoon. But they underestimated one thing.You don't bring a professional stalker to Hell and expect her to follow the rules. MY GOALS : If I’m staying in Hell, we’re switching this 'tacky' fire-and-brimstone look for a 'Luxury Old Money' aesthetic. Immediately. I might have arrived here as a heartbroken stalker, but I’m leaving as the most feared, most fabulous "Toxic-Slayer" these realms have ever seen. "Honey, if you're going to Hell anyway, you might as well do it in six-inch heels."

[SYSTEM NOTIFICATION: You have died a violent death.] [CURRENT LOCATION: Floor 0 (The Lobby)] [GOAL: Reach Floor 100.] [REWARD: One Wish. One Life.] The man that she loved betrayed her without a word of explanation, just a useless apology accompanying a bloody knife and the endless repeating, screaming question in her head: "Why?" Then she woke up. Somewhere worse. Welcome to the Backrooms: an endless maze of humming fluorescent lights and damp, yellowed wallpaper. In this liminal purgatory, the dead don’t rest, and the broken don’t stay human for long. One hundred floors. One chance to come back. Fail, and she’s gone forever. She doesn't want peace. She doesn't want a second chance. Her one wish is his last breath signed over to her.

Zara Valtoria is untouchable. Beautiful, ruthless, rich beyond imagination, and dangerously seductive—she doesn’t fall in love; she conquers. Men crave her… and fail. Lucien Valtieri is the world’s youngest trillionaire. Cold, obsessive, and impossibly handsome. He doesn’t chase women. He takes what he wants. When Lucien sets his sights on Zara, the rules change. She isn’t a woman to be tamed, yet he becomes obsessed with breaking her walls—and she has never met anyone who refuses to bow. This is a story of power, passion, and dangerous games. Two forces collide: one refuses to be claimed, the other refuses to let go. Who will win when desire becomes domination?

Ongoing new Russia Novel Author’s Note21+ Ninel Nastasya Anna (Writer Oriniska) This is the final chapter of The Fate of the Shadow. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for reading, supporting, and staying with this story until the very last word. I hope their fate, choices, and shadows remain with you long after the final chapter. — Author Anna ⚠️ Age Advisory (21+) This story is intended for readers aged 21 and above. It contains adult themes, intense emotional conflict, dark elements, violence, and psychological tension. Please read responsibly and at your own discretion. Copyright Notice © 2025–2028, Ninel Nastasya Anna Orinska. All rights reserved. The Fate of the Shadow is an original work by Ninel Nastasya Anna. No part of this story may be reproduced, copied, translated, distributed, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission from the author, except for brief quotations used in reviews or other non-commercial purposes permitted by law. Written & Illustrated by: Ninel Nastasya Anna Orinska Languages: Bengali, English, Russian First Edition: 2028 Story Overview — The Fate of the Shadow Alia is a brave and intelligent woman carrying deep secrets hidden within her family and true identity. Her search for truth leads her into dangerous missions, covert operations, and a world shrouded in shadows. Along the way, she encounters Viktor—a mysterious man shaped by a dark, violent past. Their collision sparks a complex relationship—built on trust, betrayal, desire, and conflict. Together, they navigate a brutal underworld where loyalty is tested, love becomes a weapon, and survival comes at the highest price. Genres & Themes Dark Romance Dual Lives & Secret Missions Action, Thriller & Adventure Mafia & Criminal Underworld Royal Bloodlines & Traditions Betrayal & Revenge Drug Trade & Dark Networks Intense Chemistry & Psychological Conflict Power Struggles & Control Loyalty vs Duty Character Profile — Alia Skills Summary Alia is a highly trained operative and versatile warrior, excelling in physical, psychological, and technological combat. Martial Arts Expertise: Taekwondo, Krav Maga, Jiu-Jitsu, advanced hand-to-hand combat. Weapons Mastery: Expert in sniper rifles, handguns, submachine guns (SMGs), and specialized firearms with exceptional precision. Psychological Warfare: Skilled at destabilizing opponents through manipulation, mental tactics, and strategic deception. Technology & Cyber Espionage: Proficient in hacking, encryption bypass, cybersecurity infiltration, drone operation, and covert surveillance.Character Profile — Viktor Skills Summary Viktor is a highly skilled operative and strategic enforcer, shaped by a dark, violent past and honed in covert operations and criminal underworld networks. He excels in psychological manipulation, combat strategy, and high-stakes intelligence missions. Combat Expertise: Master in hand-to-hand combat, Krav Maga, close-quarter tactics, and disarming opponents. Exceptional skill in firearms, including sniper rifles, assault rifles, pistols, and specialized tactical weapons. Psychological Warfare: Adept at destabilizing targets through intimidation, deception, and mental manipulation. Expert in reading opponents’ behavior and exploiting weaknesses. Intelligence & Covert Operations: Skilled in surveillance, counter-surveillance, infiltration, and extraction missions. Proficient in cybersecurity, hacking, encryption bypass, and covert communication techniques. Strategic Leadership: Capable of planning high-risk missions, manipulating power dynamics, and controlling outcomes. Operates in morally gray areas where loyalty, survival, and control are constantly tested.Due to account limitations, I am unable to officially mark this story as “complete on Webnovel. However, I want all my readers to know—this is truly the end of the journey for these characters. Their story ends here.

For Vivian Wei, survival is a full-time job. Working two jobs to pay off her mother's medical debt, the last thing she needs is a company party where her sleazy boss won't take no for an answer. One glass of champagne too many, and she stumbles into the wrong hotel room. The man inside isn't her boss. He's not even from her world. Lucian Sterling has everything. Money. Power. A legacy that stretches back generations in Manhattan's elite circles. What he doesn't have is the woman who vanished from his bed before sunrise, leaving only the lingering scent of jasmine and a single pearl earring. He finds her. Of course he finds her. But instead of a dramatic confrontation, he hands her a bill—$100,000 for the designer suit she ruined, payment due immediately. Vivian can't pay it. So he offers a deal: one year of her time, one installment at a time. She thinks he wants revenge for her escape. He thinks she's just another problem to solve. Neither of them expects the heartbreak. Neither of them expects the truth. And neither of them is prepared for the secret that will change everything.

Heiress Sapphire Montgomery is bound by duty to an arranged marriage with Damian Blackwood, a powerfully intimidating CEO whose icy reputation precedes him. With the determination to honor her father’s wishes, she enters the new marriage as a docile, quiet wife, always silent, watchful and very afraid. But when a shocking act of betrayal leads to the brutal death of her best friend, Sapphire’s fragile existence shatters. Refusing to remain a pawn, she uncovers a dark web of lies and secrets surrounding both her new family and her own family. Secrest capable of destroying everything she knew. As danger closes in, the timid girl who was once too afraid to speak without offending someone is forced to evole into a fierce woman willing to risk everything for the truth. Caught between fear and untamable desire, Sapphire and Damian must confront enemies both outside and within their marriage.

**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.

Emma Greens was always the unwanted daughter—an adopted omega with no bloodline, no status, and no future. When her perfect sister secretly marries her off to a mysterious Alpha, Emma expects cruelty… but instead she meets Brandon—powerful, dangerously handsome, and strangely obsessed with her. Whispers in the pack claim he loves another woman, one hidden behind locked doors. Heartbroken, Emma prepares to leave… until she discovers the truth. The Alpha’s secret obsession has always been her. Now, with forbidden love, deadly rivalries, and a pack that will never accept her, Emma must fight for the man who has loved her in secret for eleven years—or risk losing him forever. Every choice comes with danger, every glance carries secrets, and every heartbeat could be her last. Will Emma survive the pack’s deadly politics and claim the Alpha meant for her?

Others' impression of Emperor Bo is: aloof, terrifying, and indifferent. Tong Yan's impression of Emperor Bo is: spoils her, spoils her, spoils her. Emperor Bo won the Global Best Actor Award, and during an interview, a reporter asked: "Emperor, what do you think is the most romantic thing?" Emperor Bo smiled slightly: "The most romantic thing I can think of is giving her the best!" Women across the country were moved to tears, crying out and begging to marry him. But Tong Yan gritted her teeth: Best, my foot! This book is also known as 'How the Emperor Spoils His Wife.'

MalexMale hot hot hot scenes alert!!! Genre: Guide verse, Action, Romance, Smut, R18, LGBT, Boylove Blur: “If you’re a student, then go to school properly. Stop talking about saving the world all day long, even if you’re an S-rank Esper!” Once again, it was a day where I kicked Jo Hyun out of Team 7’s office. The kid wasn’t even eighteen yet, but he kept insisting on becoming an Esper. “But I have to become the strongest Esper. Only then can I become your Partner, Kim Jun-Hyung!” No matter how adorably you look at me with those sparkling eyes, it won’t work. I’m an S-rank Guide who can sleep with anyone I like, but I will absolutely never touch a high school student! “Hyung definitely belongs to me! I’ll never let anyone else touch Hyung!” And this kid has even started demanding exclusive possession of me! Jo Hyun, at the very least, graduated from high school first!!! … “Kim Jun-Hyung, I thought you were just going to let me die…” “Shut up and let your waist do what it’s supposed to do!” “Damn it, don’t bite like you’re a dog!” “Hyung, woof woof!” Tag: Seductive Bottom, Free-spirited Bottom, Older Bottom, Powerful Bottom, Younger Top, Puppy-type Top, Possessive Top, Powerful Top, Guide Verse, Top pursuing Bottom Series: Loving In The Apocalypse Books In the Series (3 more in this year) Obsessed By A Crazy Baby Puppy Esper Taming An Badass SS Rank Esper Involved With A Perverted SS Rank Esper How To Be Loved By A Badly Criminal Esper