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After my engagement party, my sister and my fiancé drugged me and dumped me into another man’s bed. That night, the cruel truth unraveled before my eyes: My mother’s death was no accident. My sister and my fiancé had been betraying me all along. And my father—hungry for the company’s profits—actually agreed to sell me off to a filthy old man. They thought I would break. They thought I would surrender. But I refused. Even if it shattered me into pieces, I would escape! On the run, I grabbed a dangerously handsome stranger as my antidote. One reckless night later, I walked away broke and secretly “borrowed” six hundred dollars from him. What I didn’t expect was to end up pregnant—with six genius babies. Years later, I returned in glory, determined to take revenge. But while I was busy settling old scores, my six genius kids secretly found their father… the most powerful, untouchable CEO in the country. From then on, the six little matchmakers teamed up to help their CEO daddy win mommy over…

“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.

Amaris Tavian was born into a prestigious wolf family — and she never shifted. Living as a human among wolves, she’s built a quiet life at a human school to escape the pity, the whispers, and the pressure she’s never felt fit to bear. Iven Theoren is everything her world fears: a forbidden hybrid — lycan blood from his father, mage heritage from his mother woven with the ancient AmaLobo spirit. When his wolf recognizes Amaris in a ruined temple, the bond ignites for him alone. She doesn’t feel it. She sees only a dangerous stranger. Fated mates are supposed to answer at once. Instead, Iven is left smoldering with a hunger he cannot obey and a need he refuses to force. Amaris—afraid, angry, and fiercely human—opts for reason over destiny: she will speak to him, test him, and if necessary, sever a bond she never asked for. Between pack politics, a lycan court that hides in the forest, older alphas with the power to break bindings, and the prophecy that hums under both their bloodlines, two impossible truths collide: a mate that should not exist — and a love that might save or shatter them all. Choose the bond. Or break it. Only one of them can decide.

She built her empire on blood, fear, and silence. Arora — the infamous queen of the Black Rose Gang — is a name whispered in the underworld, a shadow feared even by monsters. In two years, she turned a crumbling syndicate into an empire. She doesn’t lose. She doesn’t love. Until him. Jack — a man too soft for her world, too bright for her darkness. He was supposed to be a pawn, a hostage she could forget the next day. But his smile, his innocence, his maddening warmth… they tore through her armor one heartbeat at a time. Now she’s torn between the gun and the heart — between the empire she bled to build and the man who makes her want to burn it all down. Because in her world, love isn’t a fairytale. It’s a weapon. And Arora is about to find out what happens when the most dangerous woman alive falls for the one man she was never meant to touch.

WARNING! CONTAINS DARK CONTENT! Traded as a bride to secure peace between kingdoms, Aurora Evanov enters the glittering yet treacherous court of Lanterbur, where love is a weapon and loyalty is a dangerous game. Her husband, the cold and distant Emperor Tesarius, turns from lover to enemy when secrets from her past come to light. Surrounded by jealous rivals and whispers of rebellion, Aurora must navigate betrayal, heartbreak, and power struggles in a world that wishes her broken. But the fragile princess soon learns that survival demands strength, and that sometimes, to protect the heart, one must first learn to wield the sword. But, How far will she go to protect the heart that once destroyed her?

She came for a cure. She found a cage of desire. Dr. Aethelreda Kaelen is brilliant, controlled, and utterly empty. Her perfect life as a celebrated therapist is a beautiful lie. Desperate to feel, Aeth signs away her agency for twelve weeks, flying to the remote, minimalist fortress of The Praxis Institute in Norway. Her guide is Meric—the hyper-clinical, psychologically lethal master who views dominance as a science. Here, BDSM is not a kink; it is the Praxis, a structured methodology of Surrender Articulation designed to shatter her control and rebuild her from the inside out. He demands her total submission. She demands his emotional break. Meric is untouchable, bound by The Protocol to clinical objectivity. But every intense Cadence—every calculated restraint, every scorching touch in the Subterranean Sessions Chamber—pushes them closer to violating the one rule that could destroy them both: Emotional attachment is strictly forbidden. Now, Aeth's journey is being watched. A dangerous, hidden enemy wants to steal Meric's methodology to weaponize psychological control, and they've targeted Aeth's most vulnerable moments as proof. Can she afford to lose everything she is to the man who makes her feel truly alive? Will Meric sacrifice his entire empire to protect the woman who shattered his clinical façade? This is the ultimate contract: Surrender your freedom, or lose your heart.

One night. One mistake. One scandal that changed everything. Evelyn Charlotte Carter never imagined her name would end up in the headlines — betrayed by her boyfriend, accused of an affair and thrust into a storm she never saw coming. But what the world doesn’t know is that Alexander Reid, the ruthless and composed heir of the Reid empire, has loved her for years. He saw her first. He let her go once. And now when fate gives him another chance, he refuses to walk away again. Protecting her should have been simple—a gesture of goodwill and an old guilt righted. But it isn’t. Every stolen glance, every quiet word stirs what he has tried to bury for years. Evelyn’s kindness draws him closer and her pain destroys his restraint. And soon, obsession replaces control. Caught between loyalty, desire and the shadows of a family that thrives on secrets, Alexander must decide how far he is willing to go for the only woman he has ever loved. Or risk losing her and himself all over again.

“You’re saying I’m your mate. Like… forever?” “Yep. Until the end of time.” “Do dragons even do breakups?” “Only once. When one of us dies.” “Cool. No pressure.” Amara Hayes thought she was just another cleaning lady at Ispire Inc., until one awkward, clumsy night completely flipped her life upside down. It was supposed to be just another boring shift. Clean the office. Mop the floors. Avoid the insanely hot, terrifyingly gorgeous boss. Instead, she tripped, fell… and accidentally kissed him. She figured she’d be getting a termination letter, not a pair of horns, scales, and wings?! Her “strict but ridiculously hot” boss, Darien Dravik? Turns out he’s not just some kind of billionaire. He’s a beastmen from dragon race, and apparently, she’s his mate. Now, Amara’s stuck in a bond with a guy who growls when other men look at her and calls her “mine” like it’s his favorite hobby. Darien might be one of the most powerful and wanted men in the city, but under that expensive suit, there’s a dragon who’s totally lost control around her. And if she tries to walk away? Well… it could cost her a lot more than just her job. It could cost her life. In a world where peace between humans and beastmen is a fragile illusion, their bond could set everything on fire. But Darien? He swears he’ll protect her, even if it means burning the whole world down.

Hei Anjing is an extreme type of person. Mischievous and loves to play around with annoying people. A Devil may care attitude when in his good mood but horribly terrifying when angered. A cold hearted person with an unparalleled intelligence, who treated others as entertainment. A Nethergod who was supposed to be a Lord that governed the Netherworld as a ruler. Cruelty and Mercilessness are his nature. But despite that his heart only beats for one person. His love, feelings and obsession are for his alone. One whose memories were sealed for some reason. While the other lost his right as a lord and his soul fragments were scattered all over different worlds. Then they've met in those worlds. Bullying the heaven's beloved children and destroying the plots of the worlds creating endless chaos. With both the MC and ML having some problems in the brain and are psychopaths. Will the world end or not? "I will chase and capture you, over and over again. Imprisoning you in my embrace. Until there will be no gaps for you to escape anymore. You are my obsession and my everything." "Capture me. Find me. As long as you do, I will stay by your side until the end. There is no need for you to know what I did for you." A hellish ride of two shameless and evil people. The true meaning of their relationship was hidden within those sealed memories. An action packed journey with thrilling and full of suspense events which you wouldn't like to miss! NO ONE 17 AND UNDER. You have been warned. Credits for the Char. photo: Natalie Riverson (Pinterest)

The twins, Zach and Mark, struggle to survive in a world brimming with hatred and anger directed solely at them. Rejected and cast out by their parents at just one year old, they spent the next several years being cared for by different relatives, only to be fully abandoned by their family at age nine. Every day is a battle for survival, with no certainty of their next meal. Their bodies bear fresh wounds layered atop old scars, offering no time or peace to heal. One day, mysterious beings summon them, promising a life filled with boundless love and care. Follow the twins as they shed their old selves and embrace their new identities as the Twin Demon Chaos. Along the way, they will meet their future mate, the Infernal Slayer Bane, and grow up in a wondrous new world among the Heavenly Clans. FYI, I use Grammarly Pro to check spelling, grammar, syntax, tone, and punctuation for consistency. I also rely on it for proofreading and editing, but I can guarantee my novel is born purely from my imagination—with a little AI help for name generation, since I'm terrible at naming!

WARNING! Contains high Smut scenes. NO RAPE! And, heartwarming romance. Don't read if your heart cannot take love, anger or pain. ---- Her husband pees in her each time they f*cked and she thought it was cum till the day she started rotting... . . Maeve had it all, a heavenly voice, global fame, and a heart that believed in love. And a man who loves her back. Crowned the world's most beloved singer, she gave everything to her music, her fans, and the people she loved. But behind her spotlight was a stage of betrayal. Each time Maeve poured her soul into a new melody, her rival would mysteriously release the exact song first. Branded a fraud, mocked by the industry, and abandoned by her own family, Maeve’s fall from grace was brutal and public. As if that was not all, her husband poisoned her from the inside out. Using her body as his playground for a cruel, sick plan until she began to decay. His cum was plentiful, she always bragged to her friends how good he filled her, but it was pee. Her insides reeked like dead meat. Her discharge was a grey mucus. In the end, Maeve died alone, desperate for answers. Until she wakes up, alive. Back to the very day her nightmare began. This time, she knows the lies behind the smiles... She knows who will stab her back, and when... And she’s ready to rewrite her story… one brutal note at a time. And it seems the universe is already on her side. Giving her a little advantage. She had a tiny timsy power too. Anytime Maeve sings, everyone automatically likes her again, whether it be humming or not. So this time, maybe those scandals might turn in her favor. Excerpts, "You dare not leave me Maeve, you have no one beside me." "Is that so?" Maeve asked her ex and then immediately went to her social media account and made a post. "@Clayton Grey, will you marry me?" The world thought it was a joke. People mocked and laughed at her gut. Clayton Grey is the richest man in the world. A man whose identity is barely known, why would he marry a cast-off like you? But in less than a minute, Clayton Grey, shocked the world. "@Maevedarling Yes, meet me in my office tomorrow." . . For more info on the book, follow me on all socials, @Sspears and TikTok @kourtneysspears. #Quickened by his glory! Elroi!

At first I only thought that I just needed him to stay by my side so I won't feel alone. But then he did his best to dig deeper and claim a piece of my heart. I'm an assassin and my job was to kill people. I must not let anyone get close to me as they might become someone who'll be my weakness and the cause of my downfall. I was trained since I was a kid and killed a lot of people by my own hands those who are not important and the one I considered sister died I my own hands. I was a lone wolf for so long but the Agency gave me a partner, and he eventually became someone who I cherish, my very first disciple. He made the sleeping seed in my heart grow and flourish into a beautiful flower. But one day, I never thought that I met my demise by his own hands in a very cold place. He was acting suspicious that day that I noticed every move he made but I never did bother to point out. I pretended not to know his name for a long time as the Agency forbids its assassins to state their name. But for the first time in my life, I told someone my name and he was the very first one who reached out and called my name. Vincent was my killer and the person I cherished the most. "Cianne~" he continuously call out my name and his tears were something I can't wipe for him anymore. Instead of hatred, all I felt as my breath was slowly fading away was that I hope he will move on quickly and find himself a person who will ease his pain. "Cianne" he called again and for the last time, I felt warmth in his tight hug. I was in a very dark surroundings but I heard a voice. A voice that says that I can either be someone who destroys the empire or rather be the one who will give its prosperity. In my second life, I have my past memories intact but Vincent's face were blurred and I can't see. to remember his features. I became the only heir to a great empire ruled by a tyrant and I constantly have a knife attached in my legs as I have a lot of visitors at night, wishing to end my life. I thought I avoided a faith of ending someone else's life but people are persistent to take my breath away. At first, I was ready to die but my maid always use her body as a shield to protect me so I have no choice but to fight for her life and mine. As I grew older, I started to saw visions of the past and the future. The future was way worse than that of the visions from the past. I constantly hear a voice calling me into my subconsciousness and never expected that a dragon queen's spirit was attached into my soul. As she saw all of my memories of the past was dark that it affected my aura that radiates darkness and she says that I was the best person who can contain her power. But then someone temporarily got me out of that space and it was a man who was considered to be the next mage of the tower. Both of us grow up together and he constantly regulates my body but in return he continues his research in the castle. While I constantly use the Emperor's hunting head game as a way to assess my abilities. The emperor doesn't mind it since he said he was way stronger than I am and just use him as a target rather than my assigned guard. Eventually as years passed, the dragon queen consistently tries to take over my body but the mage was still someone who is capable to fight her in my subconscious. Until one day, a rift so large opened and she managed to take over my body. Shackling me in my subconscious and never let her guard down I the very moment. Am I really fated to destroy this world? My first life was not fulfilling as it is but this second life was something that I massacred the whole people in the country. Can I avoid this fate?

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Renji Takeda didn’t expect to die from drinking too much sake. He also didn’t expect to wake up as Leif Thorenvald, the second male lead in a romance novel. But wait—shouldn’t he have transmigrated as a villainess? Or maybe an omega in some steamy Omegaverse? Nope. Fate clearly enjoys a joke. Now he’s trapped in a story where the heroine wields divine powers, the villainess plots in silk gowns, and the dashing Grand Duke is destined to win the girl. And Renji? He’s the poor sap who gets rejected with a smile. There’s just one tiny issue. Renji is gay. So instead of sulking and chasing after a woman he has zero interest in, he tosses the author’s script into the chamber fireplace, packs his bags, and flees to the cold, quiet North to enjoy his second life in peace. Everything’s going perfectly... Until the Grand Duke, Alvar Ragnulfsson, shows up. The supposedly straight male lead is suddenly far too close—lingering stares, casual touches, and an interest that’s definitely crossing the “just friends” line. Suddenly, the overlooked second lead might be headlining a very different story. Between politics, divine powers, and a dangerously attentive Grand Duke, Renji has only one question: Is he rewriting the script... or is the script rewriting him?

[Matured Content: Crime/R18. ABO world.] Rihan had always been an intense oddball.... an enigma in every sense. Since childhood, he carried an obsessive fascination with death, a trait that made him both feared and misunderstood. To survive in a world already unsettled by his nature, he disguised himself as an Alpha, hiding what he truly was. Yet despite his strangeness, or perhaps because of it, he rose to become one of the most sought-after detectives in the country. But his carefully constructed life begins to unravel when he is pulled into a new kind of case. One where the seeker becomes the pursued. This killer isn’t just leaving bodies behind; he’s leaving messages for Rihan. Kang Taeryn, an assassin whose trail is written in blood, has been watching him for years. To Taeryn, Rihan isn’t a detective to be outwitted, he’s the prize, his obsession, the inevitable endgame. Now, as the line between predator and prey blurs, Rihan must confront himself… and the dangerous devotion of a killer who swears Rihan belongs to him. **** Crazy, golden retriever Alpha who has eyes only for his Enigma. Cold, yandere Enigma. Tags: gore, actions, crime, murders, disabled characters, mental illness, mature, thriller, slice of life, investigations, face slapping etc

"The more you run, the deeper I sink into the madness of needing you, My Rose." The blade sank in with ease. Blood splattered across the floor, warm on his skin, yet his deep laughter filled the room. His fingers were covered in bloodstains, adrenaline coursing through his veins as he brought the rose to his nose, closing his eye as he deeply inhaled, as if trying to draw every essence of her "Vanilla&Roses". "Oh, my sweetheart", he whispered, voice coated in something sinful."My love, My Madness'' His lashes fluttered as he drew in another breath. "You haunt me, Ella. In my veins. In my sleep. And every time I try to forget you, I end up crawling back to you. My only salvation,My only addiction, only mine." A year ago~ Blood soaked through his shirt. He was losing too much, too fast. And yet, all he could see was her trembling hands on his chest, pressing hard, her breath ragged as she held him upright. She pinned him against the wall to stop the bleeding. He could barely stand. His mask was on, but his eyes met her deep, wild, wanting. “Why are you helping me?” he rasped. She didn't answer with words; she just looked at him, as if he weren't a monster, and that was just the start of his unraveling. Since then, Sylus has returned to her, watching her. Craving her. Getting entangled in each other's worlds. She doesn't remember that night, or maybe she does? She became the only thing he wanted. The only thing he couldn’t have. Now she stands beside Asher, the man who thinks he can protect her. The man who touches what doesn’t belong to him. But " Sylus has seen every shade of Ella . The soft.The defiant. The ambitious, and each version pulled him deeper and deeper into his obsession for her" "My Ella. Eres mia," you belong to me." I let you loose just for a while, and now the hunt begins, sweetheart. There is no running from me." The story has just begun. An obsessive love triangle, tangled in secrets and desire. Where will it end? Who will claim her heart… or her soul? What is Asher hiding beneath his perfect smile? And what storm swept everything away, rewriting fates? The past is bleeding into the present. And this time, running isn’t enough.But the past never stays buried. Not when love turns to obsession. Not when two men are willing to burn the world for her.

Ava's life is turned upside down when her father arranges for her to marry a stranger, Alex, in a bid to secure their family's future. However, things take a dramatic turn when Ava discovers that Alex is the same man who almost ran her over and yelled at her earlier. Despite their rocky start, they pretend to be friends in front of their fathers, but Ava is unsure what to make of Alex's true intentions. As they navigate their complicated situation, Ava must confront her own feelings and decide whether to follow her heart or her duty.

The last heart witch was burned at the stake a hundred years ago… or so the vampires believed. ÃMÃRÃ has spent her whole life hiding in a quiet human town, pretending to be ordinary while forbidden magic pulses in her veins. One mistake, one spell on the night of the blood moon, and everything shatters. Her ritual was supposed to seal her powers. Instead, it binds her heart to his. Lucian, the ruthless vampire prince cursed by the gods, wakes up on a battlefield with a stranger’s heartbeat echoing in his chest. Her heartbeat. When he bleeds, she feels the pain. When she cries, he tastes the salt of her tears. When one of them dies… the other will follow. To break the curse, ÃMÃRÃ is dragged into the deadly world of vampire courts, ancient prophecies and blood-soaked thrones. She must help Lucian take back his crown and uncover the truth behind the massacre of her kind while hiding the fact that she is the last heart witch heir they failed to kill. But the more she fights him, the more the bond pulls them closer. His touch steadies her magic. Her presence calms his curse. Enemies whisper that she is his weakness. The gods whisper that she is his doom. Kill Lucian to save herself… or fall for him and doom them both. When a cursed vampire prince shares one heart with the last witch heir, is their bond a punishment or destiny?

Crown Prince Ian Stromridge has just returned from battle, hailed as a hero, greeted with people's adoration and blessings but he brings home a beautiful woman, though he's already married leaving everybody completed nonplussed. His wife, Princess Angelica Stromridge wed him for convenience before he left for war. Their marriage lacked affection and was rife with misunderstandings from the start. From name-calling to accidental letters leading to further misconception. During his absence, Angelica played the dutiful wife, sacrificing to maintain the household, being the lovely princess and wonderful daughter in law, only to face his return with another woman whom the entire kingdom agreed was more beautiful than she was! Will she divorce or fight for his love, a love that clearly never existed in the first place? Will she clear the misunderstandings and surmount the obstacles or will it be a post-marriage love story or an ex-wife tale full of regret? Excerpt |||| "My princess..." called a maid, knocking on the door her hand trembling. "Come in." replied Angelica as the door opened hearing footsteps approaching. "What are you doing here? I gave stern orders for no one to disturb me for the entirety of the day." her austere voice rang out. "I... I know my princess... please forgive me... I... I did not mean to disturb you but... this is something very important." "Let's have it then." replied Angelica closing the book she had been reading as she laid eyes on the maid. The maid gulped, the fear evident in her eyes, she did not know how Angelica would react to the severely bad news she had brought with her, however, one thing was sure, Angelica would not react lightly at all. "My... m...y prince...ss the..." said the maid, causing Angelica to sigh in annoyance, rolling her eyes, she had better things to do than sit here listening to the maid's mumbling. "Yes, say it." said Angelica giving the maid a hand. "My princess, the crowned prince has returned." said the maid. "Oh... well that's nice... I guess I will see him later, or better yet tomorrow. There is no rush, I am sure he is swarmed by crowds at the moment." replied Angelica lazily, she really had no intention of moving from this spot. "But my princess... ther— " "Oh, you're right, it would be unacceptable if I did not come out to greet him, rumours would certainly ensue and the kingdom would be in serious hysteria as they always are." replied Angelica annoyed. "Yes, you are right, I should go and welcome him back home." said Angelica as she stood up and yawned. "My princess... that is not all, there is something else..." said the maid. "And what is that?" asked Angelica as the maid's eyes darted around the room, she did not know what to do, or how best to put this. "My princess... the... the crowned prince has truly returned but..." said the maid with a prolonged pause. "But what?" asked Angelica, her senses tingling, she had a inking that there was something wrong from the maid's strange behaviour. "But his highness..." paused the maid. "Out with it now!" said Angelica sternly. "His highness has returned with a strange woman and the rumours claim that she is his new wife!" spat out the maid as Angelica suddenly felt lightheaded and she fell back down on the chair. "My princess!" cried the maid as she rushed to her. "This is some sort of farce." said Angelica as the maid proceeded quickly to fan her with a cloth. "No my princess... it is true." replied the maid. "This is impossible. Ian must be mad, I am going to see this display of stupidity for myself!" said Angelica hotly, quickly rising up and storming out of the room as the poor maid followed behind her. ||||

 In a world where magical rank determines fate, Serina is a powerless girl from the Ashfall slums. She risks everything to save her dying younger brother Aden. Desperation drives her into the forbidden Dragon Shrine, where she accidentally triggers an ancient contract and summons Verath, the legendary World-End Dragon feared across the continent.     Now hunted by the empire, Serina must master her hidden power, navigate dangerous alliances and betrayals, fight for forbidden love, and decide whether to save one life or free an entire world.