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[No R18+] Arianne Summers is a legend in the boardroom—and a nightmare to her enemies. She dismantled her cheating father’s career, outmaneuvered every greedy relative, and rose to become the sole heiress of the Summers empire. Her one mistake? Falling in love. Being publicly discarded by her fiancé for another woman wasn’t just a personal humiliation—it triggered a calculated corporate takeover that stripped Arianne of everything she built and left her infamous overnight. Five years later, determined to live quietly and far from the battlefield she once ruled, her carefully rebuilt solitude is shattered by an unexpected knock at the door. On her doorstep stand two sharp-eyed, scheming four-year-old twins holding a handmade sign that reads: “Marry Our Uncle!” Their proposal is… unconventional. “Marry our Uncle Franz!” the girl declares. “We’ll help you destroy your evil ex!” the boy adds, proudly waving a crayon-drawn “business plan.” Their uncle, Franz Rochefort, is a world-famous actor forced into the role of CEO after his brother’s sudden death. Overwhelmed, underestimated, and struggling to keep both his company and the grieving children afloat, Franz is mastering every role except the one he never wanted—corporate leader. The twins, however, have reached a conclusion of their own. Only the infamous Ruthless Queen of the Business World is fierce enough to protect their uncle, stabilize their lives—and maybe even stay. For Arianne, the proposition is tempting. His name and influence could shield her return. Her experience could save his crumbling company. A clean, logical, temporary arrangement. How hard could it be to play the role of a wife and an aunt? Answer: hilariously, heartbreakingly, catastrophically hard. Between boardroom power plays and kindergarten meltdowns, Arianne finds her carefully armored heart softening under sticky fingers and bedtime questions. Franz turns out to be far less incompetent than he appears—and far more dangerous to her resolve. And the twins? They’re running an operation of their own: Operation Make Uncle and New Aunt Fall in Love. But when pretend arrangements begin to feel real and old enemies start closing in, Arianne must decide what matters more—revenge against the past, or protecting the fragile, unexpected family she never planned to have. A ruthless CEO. A reluctant superstar. Two scheming children. And a love story that was never part of the plan. #ceoromance #reversedrole #slowpaced

Alena woke up to the importance: she was alive again. Her Alpha mate had killed her. He had conspired with her best friend to end her life, as she was a problem to their secret relationship. But the current date wasn’t the same. It was as though she had gone back in time, five years earlier. Alena's memories of everything that happened remained intact, but for her to change her fate, she needed to do the impossible. Alena believes the only man who can help her is the Alpha King of Covina territory. She would try to get the attention of the man everyone greatly adored but feared. Kieran was a Godlike Alpha who had survived countless wars and returned unscathed, a man who had rejected so many women that rumors claimed he might even be into men as he had yet to find a single female worthy. This was Alena’s best bet to change her fate. But how would an innocent Alena, who wore glasses and dressed oddly like a nerd, who barely knows what's fashionable, who has no wolf, attract the attention of a man like Kieran? Kieran had his own secrets and hell she might not be able to handle, and Alena was determined to break out from her old self. Would she be able to accomplish one of the biggest tasks on her list, or would she end up ruined by her disguised enemies? Follow Alena and Kieran in a story of rebirth, betrayal, desire and power. This story is participating in the WSA contest. Please add to your library, vote and comment! IG account: lilymason_author

“Unlucky” would be the nice way to describe Lucas’ luck. He wasn’t just down bad. He was practically cursed. As someone who never asked to exist, he’s had to experience medical torture, imprisonment, and eventually death. And that was just his first life. Then, just as he thought of escaping his fate, he transmigrates into the body of the Empire’s most useless Flower Vase. Great, now he should have status, wealth, and beauty, right? Wrong. Because his new body, Young Lord Luca Kyros, was a vegetable. And what’s worse was that no one else seemed to know the truth. To everyone else, he was just your typical rebellious heir. He wouldn’t have minded that. He was used to being called a harlot or similar names for being a defective Guide. But the problem was he woke up right smack in the middle of the Royal Military Academy’s Assessment test. And his double body, the one who should be attending school, perished in an ambush. So now, he’s forced to resolve his existential crisis while attending a school he never even enrolled in. He’ll have to conquer his flimsy body, his brooding roommate, and his picky-eater “dungeon”—all that on top of surviving impending doom. Someone definitely needs a miracle.

Ivara Knox agrees to a contract marriage to escape a legal and reputational crisis that threatens to destroy both her career and her family. Practical, intelligent, and unwilling to be cornered, she believes the arrangement will be temporary and survivable. Calder Voss, a powerful corporate executive, enters the marriage for leverage, not romance. To him, marriage is a strategic alliance designed to stabilize influence, manage risk, and eliminate unpredictability. The terms are clear: public loyalty in exchange for protection, with strict boundaries that keep emotion out of the agreement. Once married, Ivara quickly discovers that Calder’s control is not enforced through force but through systems. Her residence, schedule, and public image are quietly managed, and every attempt to assert independence only tightens the structure around her. As public belief in their marriage grows, hidden clauses and long-term consequences emerge, revealing that leaving cleanly may not be as simple as she assumed. As proximity blurs boundaries and attraction develops under pressure, the balance of power between them shifts. What starts as a calculated arrangement becomes a psychological battle of resistance, adaptation, and desire, where neither control nor freedom can remain unchanged. Married for Leverage is a slow-burn contemporary romance about power, consequence, and two people bound by a marriage that was never meant to be temporary.

Noel likes his world quiet, clean, and perfectly organized. He’s the kind of guy who alphabetizes his books, avoids eye contact, and considers a wild night one where he reads past midnight. Drama? Not his thing. Parties? Pass. Sharing a dorm with a chaotic stranger? Just another obstacle to endure—hopefully, temporarily. Enter Luca: flirtatious, chaotic, and chronically shirtless. A walking disaster with too many admirers and not enough awareness, he leaves messes—and broken hearts—wherever he goes. Loud, reckless, and charming, he’s everything Noel can’t stand… and somehow, everything he can’t stop noticing. What starts as a clash of lifestyles soon turns into late-night conversations, innocent pranks, and lingering stares. Somewhere between eye rolls and shared ramen, their rivalry begins to blur—until even Noel can’t deny his quiet little world feels empty without Luca. Noel wonders why his heart skips a beat whenever Luca’s near. And Luca? He’s realizing the one person who doesn’t fall for his charm might be the only one who truly sees him. Falling in love was never part of the roommate agreement—but hearts don’t follow house rules. --- Vibes & Tropes: Grumpy x Sunshine Forced Proximity Mutual Pining & Slow Burn Sass, Snark, and Secret Softness Movie nights, pranks, cuddles, and the accidental love story

Emilia Markham never planned to be queen—especially not to a king everyone fears and no woman survives in his palace. When her family is accused of treason, Emilia makes a bold and reckless choice: She marries King Lucas Rutledge, trading her freedom for their lives. She expects a cold tyrant and a loveless throne. What she doesn’t expect is a palace crawling with jealous women, deadly whispers, and a husband who seems far too interested in provoking her. Lucas is distant, infuriating, and impossible to read. Emilia is sharp-tongued, stubborn, and refuses to play the obedient queen. Their marriage quickly becomes a battle of wills, heated arguments, and dangerous attraction neither of them wants to admit. Surrounded by scheming consorts, a manipulative Queen Mother, and a throne rumored to be cursed, Emilia must learn how to survive royal life without losing herself—or her heart. After all, falling in love with the king who married her for convenience might be the most dangerous move of all.

The world has fallen, overrun by the dead. Hailey and Ronan have one goal. Survive. But in a world where danger lurks around every corner, survival isn’t just about dodging zombies. They must travel together through highways choked with the dead and cities crawling with danger. They fight to survive. Every mile is a gamble with scarce supplies, hostile survivors, and the relentless undead. In a world where trust is dead, can they make it to the other side alive? >>> "You can't kill something that's already dead, Hailey-Jade. The dead don't die anymore. It lives."

My boyfriend is a police officer who can defuse bombs faster than I can defuse mines in video games. And I am a lawyer trainee who lost his memory after a free first date explosion. Everyone around me said he and I were the perfect couple. Unfortunately, I looked at him like he was an alien, not even asking about his name, let alone a passionate love affair. But it seems like he's starting to doubt this "new person" of mine. Maybe because I used to be gentle and ladylike, but now... The other day, I held a glass of wine and "competed" with a bunch of thugs. He opened his eyes wide and said: "Hey... You know how to fight?" The other day, I carried a child's wooden gun, loaded it "clack clack" like a professional, and he turned pale: "You... You know how to shoot?" I scratched my head, bewildered: "Huh, do I just know how to cry?" He sighed: "I thought you were a useless lawyer." I also said to myself: "I also thought I was a useless lawyer!" So a "girly" lawyer like me suddenly received an email "falling from the sky" from some mysterious organization. "Thank you for your hard work in gaining the subject's trust, the next reserve fund has already been transferred." I was about to reply to the email when the sender's address disappeared without a trace. Then one day my bank account jumped to nine figures. I was completely frozen. This money... seems a bit wrong! It's definitely not the salary of a weak lawyer!

[Warning: Mature Content] In the world of magic, amidst various species, there existed the Lumens. They were highly coveted for their blood and their extraordinary powers. ​ Amongst them was a Lumen Princess named Evelyn, an ethereal beauty, who lived her entire life believing she was weak and powerless. Abandoned by her father, abused by her stepmother & tormented by her brother, she never knew love. Shunned by society, she spent her entire life as a caged bird. ​But things start to change when Evelyn is sent to the infamous Blood Moon Academy on her eighteenth birthday, under the guise of completing her further education. ​The twist? The academy is situated in a kingdom of vampires. Terrified to be a walking delicacy amongst the creatures of the night, all it took was one fateful encounter to meet the most powerful predator alive—the crown prince of Versailles, Ivan Ignia De Ashen. He was drop-dead gorgeous and considered to be the epitome of perfection. He appeared as cold as ice, but was a raging inferno within, ready to burn anyone who dared to step into his breathing space. ​He warns her to stay away, but fate has its own plan. What will she do when he decides to claim her as his? ​Thrown together in a royal gothic academy full of power-hungry nobles, twisted professors, and more secrets than spellbooks, what truth will they uncover about their bloodlines and their past? ​ With enemies lurking in the shadows and ancient darkness threatening to rise again, what happens when the secrets about them begin to unravel? Excerpt- He finally moved his sinful lips and said "Hm, I'll help you catch up with your studies" he said, pausing for a moment before continuing "I don't usually do this....help, I mean. But since your progress also affects me, that's the only reason I'll help you this time." "Though, Princess, there are a couple of things I need you to keep in mind, before we move forward." When she nodded he continued, "I don't like wasting time. So when I call, you come. I don't appreciate anyone being intrusive about my matters, so I'd prefer if you keep any curious thoughts to yourself." "And lastly..," He leaned in slightly, maintaining steady eye contact with her. His voice dropped to a low, almost warning tone. "Don't fall in love with me. I don't do love. And the minute I find you show any signs of clinginess… that's when you'll pay the price." ..... "My payment would be…your blood." His eyes suddenly turned serious as he continued, "You shall never offer your blood to anyone else throughout your academic years...meaning you will never serve anyone else." Eve stood stunned, her breath caught in her throat as she waited for him to finish. Then he leaned in, his lips barely an inch from hers, and whispered, "Except me." The only word that kept echoing in her mind was 'blood'....and she could see she was becoming something rare in his eyes. A delicacy reserved for the devil himself. The book cover is mine, don't use it!

VAMPIRE CURSE HEART: WITCH HEIR [Dark Fantasy |Urban Cultivation | Obsessive Romance] Lucian was a King of the Old World a primordial vampire whose name once commanded the shadows. Now, he is a "Glitch." Waking up in the neon soaked hell of a corporate-run London, his memories have been stripped, his throne replaced by a prison of data, and his heart shackled by the Mortal Reset protocol. The Aeterna Corporation thinks they own him. They think they can use him to guard their greatest prize: Lyra, the Sun Anchor. She is the source of all light in the simulation, a girl born to be used as a battery and then discarded. But the Corporation made one fatal error. They gave her to Lucian. From the moment his cold fingers touched her skin, the "Reset" failed. The King didn't find a prisoner; he found his obsession. Now, Lucian is tearing the simulation apart from the inside out. He isn't fighting for freedom; he’s fighting for her. To the Corporation, he is a system ending threat. To Lyra, he is a protective nightmare she can’t escape. "I will burn this digital heaven to the ground just to keep you in the dark with me. You aren't their Anchor, Lyra. You are my heartbeat."

Minglan’s life didn’t explode. It just… ran out. No job. No money. No big plans. He spent his last cash on takeout and a “cozy” cooking game: The 7th Earth Culinary. Relaxing? Sure. He kept dying before he even cooked one decent meal. He rage-quit, tossed the console, and the screen went black. Then someone knocked. The door didn’t open to his hallway. It opened to a different world; and it dropped him straight into the Wetlands, where “careful” is survival and “kind” gets you eaten. A System watches. Rules tick down. There’s an elimination round, and when it’s over, the System leaves. If Minglan’s still alive. Somehow he makes it past the first cut… and lands in Seven Earth Culinary, a cooking academy that doesn’t hand out grades; it hands out consequences. That’s where he meets Han Chengwen. Cold. High-ranked. The kind of man who can press two fingers behind your ear and make your whole body remember who’s in control. Minglan thought food was just fuel. Turns out the real problem isn’t hunger. It’s surviving alone.

Lady Sophia Fiennes has sworn off marriage, armed with wit, reason, and Enlightenment philosophy—but the return of the charming and passionate Lord Benedict Montgomery may prove that logic alone cannot guard the heart. In a season ruled by society, whispers of the ton, and royal scrutiny, Sophia must navigate the delicate art of courtship… and perhaps learn that some lessons in love are impossible to study. Cover Art by Y.A Miller

“You thought death finished me. But death only taught me how to strike.” Born into House Vernhardt, a family of elemental prodigies, Verona Vernhardt was the only one without power. Her father disowned her, her siblings tormented her, and she lived all her life believing she was worthless. When her sister died, Verona was sent to marry Duke Elric Aldenar, the beast-blooded noble everyone feared. Their marriage was nothing but silence and duty for her. She thought he despised her until rebellion tore their world apart and she realized too late that Elric had loved her all along. When she was framed for treason and executed by her own family, she thought her story had ended. But death was not the end because when she opened her eyes again, she found herself a year before it all began and this time, reborn with the powers of all elements. This time, Verona will save those who deserve it, destroy those who betrayed her, and destroy the chains of blood and prejudice. Because the forgotten heiress has returned and she’s striking back.

Chained in silver and hunted, Serena collapses into the arms of the Alpha Prince of Drakenfell. Dexmon knows instantly... she is his fated mate. But he is betrothed to another and bound by duty. So he does not claim what is his. He does not touch her. He does not mark her. And he is in a constant battle with his instincts. His wolf howls for her. Dragons bow to her. And men begin to circle. But Serena is not the helpless girl he expected. In fact, she is not who anyone thought she was. Power follows her whether she wants it or not. Dexmon is forced to watch as the woman meant for him becomes the most dangerous temptation in the realm. In Drakenfell, what is not claimed is taken. And fire always leaves scars. ----------------------------------- Author’s Note (R18) This story contains mature content intended for adult readers. If you enjoy fated mates, obsessive alphas, and moments where love and control blur together, welcome to Drakenfell.

After the battle with the so-called hero, Louis, the Dark God, was ultimately slain. Yet with his final strength, he dragged the one favored by the world down with him. He thought everything had ended there, but instead, he returned to his very first life. Back then, he was nothing more than a background character to a background character, someone who died before the real story even began. His foolishness had merely served to make the main character shine. This time, he swore to change everything. The main character, the one favored by the world, he would bury them all, and rewrite his own unfinished fate in a perilous apocalyptic world.

Katherine Blaire has worked six grueling years to rise to the top of the banking world of Manhattan. Confident, voluptuous, and ambitious, she's nearly within reach of the promotion that will help to finance the college education of her autistic brother. She needs but one account- the account of Anthony Marvin, arguably the most influential and dangerous man in New York. Anthony "Tony" Marvin doesn't just own hotels and nightclubs. He controls both legitimate and underground empires as the heir of the most notorious mafia family in the city. Tony is ruthless, heartbreakingly handsome, and untouchable until Katherine enters his club with the business plan and with an unwavering refusal to back away from him. When Tony offers Katherine something she cannot refuse —a night with him in exchange for the contract —she storms out, humiliated and outraged. But Tony is interested in the woman who had the strength to say no to him, and Katherine finds herself drawn into a dangerous game of power struggle, desire, and growing love. As their relationship grows stronger, Tony's father, the ruthless mafia kingpin Thomas Marvin, will do whatever it takes to eliminate what he sees as his son's greatest weakness. Surrounded by enemies and with Katherine's entire family in danger, she and Tony must decide if their love is worth risking everything — including their lives. In a world in which love is the ultimate vulnerability, can a banker and a mafia prince redefine the rules of power?

Synopsis: It tells of a forgotten legend — the tale of a Dragon Prince from the Heavenly Realm and a Princess of the Shuilu Kingdom. Together, they must journey through perilous lands and face countless dangers to save their world. As time passes, an unspoken bond begins to grow between them, blossoming into feelings neither expected. Yet, destiny has other plans. An evil sect rises, spreading chaos across the Four Realms, shattering the fragile peace that once existed. The Prince and Princess are shaken to their core when they uncover the truth about their origins. Will they be able to find the mysterious man who holds the key to everything? Can they truly save the world — and each other? Or will fate tear them apart… only to test if love can bring them together again?

After the death of the former Royal General and Resident Blood-Hound, the Kingdom of Dionus descended into chaos. The Second Queen rebelled. The Second Prince vanished. And the sacred balance of the Five Disciples of the Moon Goddess began to fall. As the wolves fought over the throne, one name refused to disappear. Esmeralda Malcolm. Daughter of the late Royal General. A Blood-Hound without a Wolf. Forbidden. But also the infamous red-haired troublemaker. A noble-tamer with a sharp tongue and an even sharper smile. She was never meant to inherit anything. Meant to be forgotten. But on her eighteenth birthday, the ancient contract awakens—and Esme becomes the Mistress of the Seven Dark Lords, beings even Alpha Kings feared to name aloud. Seven Monsters—created by a cunning Entity to represent the Seven Deadly Sins. They were bound to her by her paternal blood, rune, and will. And somehow… life got better. A silver-haired vampire who treats her like a treasure. “My lady, your fists are too precious to touch scum like that. Let me handle him.” A werewolf warlord with a pack of terrifyingly obedient men. "Dear Mistress, what command do you have for me today?” A beautiful seven-star chef insisting on feeding her by hand. "Say a word and a feast worthy of kings will be set at your table.” Best of all? A system left behind by their Creator that showed her how loyal they were to her. However, peace was short-lived. Because the Second Alpha Prince finally returns. An Alpha born to command, blessed by the Moon, feared by Kings yet haunted by a red-haired girl with a sad smile he never forgot. He comes to save her. He comes with Bloodlines, armies, and fate itself at his back. Yet Esme only laughs. After all—what’s more fun than a war between Alpha Bloodlines and Ancient Monsters? Especially when the prize is hers. The rules are simple. Fight. Win. And maybe earn a kiss on the cheek. #StrongFL #ObsessiveML #Romantasy #SmartFL #MultipleLoveInterests #FandM

If someone told Bai Shuo that she would die because of her white lotus sister who she disdains,she will surely make sure they vomit blood. She,once the fiery goddess and most gifted genius of the Lingli sect was killed not by an enemy but by the very lover she guided on the path to cultivation and behind it all? That sweefaced scheming sister. When she opens her eyes again,it's not as a revered cultivator but as a delicate injured fox of the Cold Moon Abyss.Once a proud, blunt and straightforward queen,Bai Shuo must now navigate her new identity and adjust to her weak body while swearing revenge on her sister. Afterall she was known for holding grudges . But can someone tell her when this devilishly handsome and seductive Ancestral prince ,Ye Changyin, infamous for his hatred for the fox clan suddenly became interested in her? She just wanted to accumulate power slowly and return to the human realm for her revenge. But as secrets unravel and past lives intertwined ,she must ask herself who truly deserves her heart?. **** The soft splash of water reached her first followed by the faint scent of something warm. "A bathhouse? " Curious,she crept closer pushing open the intricately carved wooden door just enough to slip. She caught a glimpse of a tall bare back. Water glided down lean muscles disappearing into the depths of the jadepool. Silver white hair cascaded down his back like a waterfall, framing the sharp angles of his shoulders. Her eyes lit up and she gulped, feeling a bit dizzy from the sight. Bai Shou was sure if not for her fox form,she would be all flushed red already. " Tsk ..even Mo Xuan's figure is not as good as .." Her thoughts was interrupted as she felt the world warp around her and....

DISCLAIMER: This story is not owned by me. All rights belong to the original author and copyright holder. This copy is provided for offline reading purposes only. No copyright infringement is intended, and if the rightful owner requests removal, it will be taken down immediately. The washed-up magician Zong Jiu transmigrated into a horror, infinite flow novel about a survival show, taking the place of the cannon fodder who died tragically in the first evaluation round. This show was very interesting. Out of the tens of thousands of people, only a hundred people could survive, and the c-position (strongest contender) could even get a universal wish ticket. If it were someone else, they’d probably be scared to death. No one expected that Zong Jiu was not only unafraid, but also caused a sensational stir, shamelessly showing off his tricks the whole way. Once his tricks stopped, and his life could be considered safe and sound, he ended up in a rivalry with the novel’s big villain. Today you try to get at me, tomorrow I’ll get you back, back and forth, it’s pretty fun, heh. As a result, though it was just playing around, one time they got carried away and really did end up sleeping together. Watching the nemesis who was pressing him to the ground, Zong Jiu lazily lifted his gaze. “If you want to kill me then kill me, don’t speak nonsense.” Even when at a disadvantage, he showed no trace of fear, and actually continued to provoke him. That person used his ice-cold finger to trace his ear, and the action heading toward the aorta suddenly stopped. “What a pity. I’ve changed my mind.” — He was once very willing to personally give Zong Jiu death. Every day, he used to regret not gouging out his flesh, personally snapping his neck. But after this person fell into his hands, another, more urgent desire grew like weeds. Compared to winning or losing, he would rather see him crying and panting, with eyes red, begging for mercy.