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He saved her from one monster to become her own. Bought at a Yakuza auction, Nicole’s innocence was a currency for cruel men. Until Kenji Soma took her. For six years, he was her ghost, her captor, her obsession. Now, the ruthless billionaire heir has come to collect. His price? Her absolute submission—in his boardroom and in his bed. He’ll use her body as his canvas for pleasure and pain, teaching her that the line between hatred and need is the thinnest of all. To survive the war raging around them, she must surrender to the one man who promises to ruin her in the most exquisite ways.

In a dystopian future where Vampires emerged from the shadows in order to stop humanity from becoming extinct, a young woman with a dark past meets a charismatic stranger. As time goes by Private Love Aikawa of military Unit 4-7, finds that she may not be as human as she first thought. Battling rogue vampires, mutated creatures and her own past, Love works to unravel the mysteries behind the secretive Helsing unit, and tries to become the bridge between humans and vampires in a world filled with discrimination. This novel starts intentionally slow through the exposition and the early world and character building, BUT everything kicks into gear after the turning point in the latter half of Volume 1, and especially Volume 2, where the tone of the novel shifts. So, I hope you stick with it and enjoy the wild ride! I also added some song recommendations along the way to listen to whilst you read certain chapters, I hope this helps boost the experience. Public Spotify playlist titles (all under the name LouLou): TLAR - Book 1 TLAR - Book 2 TLAR - Book 3 TLAR - A Fire in Their Wake This is rated 'No one under 17 permitted' for (very) mature themes, including drug use, SA, LGBTQ+ discrimination, very frequent strong language, violence etc. Please note that no storyline is chosen for shallow shock value, and most are taken from personal experience, and hopefully handled with the care, respect and sensitivity they deserve. Disclaimers are added against any chapter that may cause distress. Tip Jar + updates and some extra content: https://ko-fi.com/loulou2 The majority of Volume 1, in a different order and edited as a full novel is available free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Loulou2

Every breath is a different shade of ink. Life is a raw, unfiltered journey through the full spectrum of the human heart. Within these pages, Jennifer Ali gives a voice to the silent chaos we carry inside—from the radiant warmth of love and the sharp sting of hate to the burning heat of frustration. Whether you are navigating the storm of anger, the heavy fog of neutrality, or the quiet ache of longing, this collection proves that no emotion is too small to be felt or too loud to be heard. It is an honest celebration of the beautiful, messy, and complicated feelings that make us human. Inside, you will find yourself.

Audrey stood in Kellan’s room, frozen between the door and the back exit, unsure whether leaving would save her… or destroy her. Kellan sat across from her like she didn’t exist—shirt half-unbuttoned, tie loosened, wine in hand. His eyes were heavy, unfocused… and still sharp enough to cut. “What are you doing here?” he asked. “I was looking for you,” Audrey said, swallowing hard. “I… I was worried.” Kellan scoffed as he rose. “Since when do you care about me?” He stepped closer. And closer. Audrey didn’t move—not because she wanted him near, but because her body betrayed her before her heart could. “Stop worrying about me,” he murmured. Then, softer—dangerously so: “Let me worry about you.” His arm came around her, holding her in place. His breath brushed her neck. His lips followed. A slow kiss. “You look so fucking beautiful tonight,” he whispered. Audrey’s chest tightened. “Kellan, stop…” His grip tightened. “Anya…” The name hit like a slap. Audrey’s eyes stung. “I’m not her.” He kissed her again anyway—lower, slower, like he was searching for someone else inside her skin. And something inside Audrey snapped. “Kellan—stop!” she cried. “I’m not Anya!” He froze. Then stepped back like she’d burned him. His gaze dragged over her, cold and brutal. “Get the fuck out, Audrey.” Her chest caved. “Kellan—” “Get the fuck out,” he repeated—quiet, controlled… deadly. Audrey didn’t hesitate. She left. ---- Two days before the wedding, Audrey’s sister, Anya falls into a coma after a suspicious car accident. To save her family from ruin, Audrey must take her sister’s place and marry the powerful, grieving CEO, Kellan Vance. Their marriage is purely business. The contract is clear: their vows are temporary, ending the moment her sister wakes up. But the accident was no mistake. A vengeful, hidden enemy is now hunting the substitute bride to expose a decades-old family murder. Forced into close quarters for security, Audrey and Kellan must rely on each other to survive. As their temporary arrangement sparks something real, they realize their greatest threat isn't the contract's end—it's the killer who wants to make sure their story is buried forever.

This story explores dark psychological themes and morally disturbing character behavior. Reader discretion is advised. *** Jungtae saw that face again after all these years...but now he carried fear and trauma. Blood stained the hands of someone who had once been important to him. "Did you miss me?" Eight years ago, all Han Jungtae wanted was a quiet, peaceful life. He never imagined it would change the moment when the two guys entered his life. From that day on, Hyun Woojin and Kwon Owen drew him into a world tangled with secrets, obsession, and hidden motives. As Jungtae gets pulled deeper, he finds himself caught between Owen’s captivating charm and Woojin’s warm presence. Every choice he makes draws him closer to danger, and to a future he could never have imagined. ***Present-Backstory-Present ***Slow Burn

People shunned me, labeling me a defective Alpha long before I understood what that meant. The only person who ever stayed by my side was Alex. We learned how to survive on the streets together—until he couldn’t take it anymore and started selling drugs. Luck had never touched my life. I was the one who got caught. The woman who stopped me was powerful enough to destroy me in her own twisted way. "A spoon," she said. I didn’t understand how it was possible, but she meant to reduce me to a mere spoon. Then she let me go, warning me never to appear in front of her again. But... I was a really, really unlucky person and met her again. And again. Until it became impossible to walk away from her. Being spared by her felt dangerously close to being chosen for something. Despite knowing it would destroy me, I found myself yearning for more of her. I had no one who truly cared about me. Except Alex. So her mercy slowly began to feel like belonging. ***** It's Omegaverse, where Female Alpha's has a dick.

When Isla thought power would be handed to her, an exiled heir returned to claim his place. Though they both share a dark secret, they competed for power and out of bitter hatred ignored what should have been. Isla did get horny, and he was there to satisfy her desires. Not a mere beefing and love story, but a wild adventure with sexual encounters.

I'm Julie Michael, I'm 18 I went with my father to a luxurious restaurant in New York, but I never left with him. On a lower floor of a world that doesn’t exist on any map, I discovered the truth: I wasn’t abandoned by accident. I was sold to Robert Cross, a billionaire who buys people for the joy of breaking them. But I refuse to break under his hands. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ - "You bought my body, but you will not buy my submission," Julie spat. Robert leaned in, his voice a dark hiss: "Commodities do not like their masters, Julie... it is enough that I liked you and bought you."

VOLUME 1: Power does not love gently in House Helion. It devours. Trevor married Tania to punish her. He expected obedience. Instead, he married ruin. Within House of the North, marriage becomes warfare--glances turn to threats, touches to claims, and control to obsession. No... This is not romance, but mutual destruction. VOLUME 2: When the empire demands its price, the union shatters. Seira leaves the capital to find a love that heals. Carlix remains, bound to duty, ruling with memory and regret. This is not a story of a happy ever after. This a story of power, possession, and the courage to walk away. Because not every love is meant to be kept. Some exist only to break you... ...and teach you how to survive. ** WARNING & DISCLAIMER! - There are 2 Volumes, but this work is rather a novella. - This is a romance with Dark Theme (especially for Volume 1). - Volume 2 will focus more on healing journey of toxic romance. - This fiction contains mature themes intended for adult readers (18+), and is a heavy smut with morally gray characters including the MCs'. Reader discretion is STRONGLY advised. - There is NO dubious consent--the relationships are entirely mutual and consensual. - This is a work of fiction (a third-rate romance fiction). The views are of the characters I wrote, and not of my own personal opinion in real life. ** - Schedule Upload: Daily (8:30 PM GMT +8) - Please do not post my work to any other site. I only post on Webnovel (for this fiction). I truly appreciate your time on reading my work. Thank you very much for reading!

Serial Lockheart, the charming, stubborn, and infuriatingly independent second-born of the infamous Lockheart family, never imagined he’d be forced into a marriage… especially not with Sarafyna Yuriat, the determined and beautiful heir to a powerful furniture empire. But when family obligations and business deals collide, Serial’s freedom comes with a price: court Sarafyna for four months — or risk losing his bachelor’s honor forever. Caught between a family that won’t back down, a contract he can’t escape, and a stranger he can’t stop thinking about, Serial must navigate deceit, desire, and the chaos of a forced engagement. Will he survive the games of power, passion, and family drama? Or will the billionaire bachelor finally find himself falling for the one woman he never intended to love? Drama. Intrigue. Forbidden attraction. The Lockheart family saga continues, and this time, Serial is front and center.

Fifteen years ago, Arif left his country in anger— forced into a marriage with a nine-year-old girl he never wanted. Fifteen years later, fate brings them face to face again… in a foreign land. Now Arif is a cold, feared university professor. And Maya—his forgotten wife—is standing in his classroom as a student. Neither expected this reunion. Neither is ready for the past to return. He orders. She resists. Secrets begin to unravel. Was their marriage only a mistake of tradition? Or a bond destiny never allowed to break? When love, pride, and buried truths collide— can two people tied by fate ever walk away again?

A super short story about a young woman who was raised to marry a prince to save her home and her wedding day there is more surprises than there she expected. Then continuing into a female rage quest. Without spoiling the plot, I would deeply encourage to read with caution since they are sexual innuendos against minors. A sort of Lolita. This short story is dedicated to anyone who was betrayed by someone older that you trust.

A woman who has lived a quiet, uneventful corporate life wakes up after a mysterious incident to find herself trapped in the body of a man she’s never met—the ruthless eldest son of the most powerful family in the West. As she struggles to survive in a world of wealth, politics, and bloodline power, the man who now inhabits her body must learn how to live as a woman who had nothing—yet never felt empty. Tension everywhere, unfamiliar faces and unfamiliar situations, and a century-old curse that runs at the core of all the events. DUAL POV 18+ CONTENT

Evelyn Walters was the perfect heiress, until one reckless night with her father’s greatest enemy ruined everything. Pregnant, disgraced, and cast out of the Walters family, she left with nothing but her unborn child. Years later, she's survived. But as a single mother, the life she built was fragile until the man from her past discovered the truth. Now he wants her and his son. But how can Evelyn trust the father of her child... when he's also the enemy of the man who raised her? **** Excerpt: "B-Boss... the woman you slept with that night... she wasn't the supermodel the company just signed," Dylan stammered, his voice trembling. Axel's brow furrowed even further. He tried digging through the hazy, alcohol-soaked memories of that night.  Of course, he remembered the party. He remembered the whiskey. But the woman? Nope. His brain served up a blank slate. "Who was she?" Dylan swallowed. "The first daughter of William Walters." "Cough! Cough!" Axel coughed violently, his face turning red and eyes wide with shock. He never thought that woman would end up in his bed.  --- Curiosity won, as always. Evelyn grabbed the remote and hit the power button. The screen lit up, and her jaw dropped. Her eyes went wide, as if the Grim Reaper himself had just stepped out of the TV to ask for her phone number. “What the…? Why does my personal source of misery pop up the second I turn this thing on?” Because there he was, Axel Knight, gliding out of his luxury car like some corporate deity on his way to a business banquet. Evelyn scrambled for the remote to turn it off, but of course, fate had other plans. Axel turned to the camera and gave a casual wave, acknowledging the paparazzi vultures lined up outside. She hated to admit it, but the man looked sinfully good in his signature black suit and high turtleneck, his sleek black hair framing a face that could stop traffic and quite possibly her breathing. Then, suddenly, her stomach clenched. Her hand instinctively rubbed her flat belly. “Little tenant, did you just say you recognize him?”

Russia Novel Author’s Note21+ Ninel Nastasya Anna (Writer Oriniska) This is the final chapter of The Fate of the Shadow. Due to account limitations, I am unable to officially mark this story as “Completed” 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. 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.

★DARK ROMANCE★ ^WARNING 18+,^ In a world dominated by organized crime and ruthless power struggles, a tangled web of trauma, revenge, and forbidden passion unfolds. Katya Volkov, the stunning but vulnerable daughter of the Russian Mafia's feared right-hand man, has endured a childhood of unrelenting brutality and neglect. Growing up, Katya was repeatedly tormented by her father's resentment, leaving her emotionally shattered and unloved. However, Katya's life was about to take a much darker turn. Romeo Salvatore, a name that was both feared and respected, emerged from the shadows. His traumatic past has left an indelible mark on his soul, rendering him cold and detached. Seeking retribution, Romeo launches a daring invasion of the Volkov's heavily guarded estate. He captures both Katya and her abusive father, subjecting them to merciless torture. Convinced of Katya's complicity in her father's heinous crimes, Romeo executes her father and condemns Katya to a life of hellish slavery. Yet, as time passes, the boundaries between captor and captive begin to blur. Katya and Romeo find themselves inexorably drawn into a forbidden bond, igniting a fiery passion that threatens to consume them both. Torn between his thirst for revenge and his burgeoning desire for Katya, Romeo is forced to confront the darkness within himself, would he be consumed by lust, passion and possibly love or would he stay loyal with his beliefs. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~This story is an enemies to lover type so don't expect all fluff and rainbows. ~Weak to strong female ~ML is ruthless, don't expect him to be a saint. ~No rape ~humours, laugher, tears and blush. ~ And lastly, this story is not for the weak hearted~

What do you do when your own husband leaks your sex tape in an attempt to claim an empire you built from scratch? What’s worse, it happened on your anniversary, the day you discovered you were pregnant and wanted to reveal it to him. And he was sleeping with his ex. Betrayed and abandoned, you plan to get your revenge. The question was how? An opportunity presented itself when Alario, famous tycoon and your husband’s father reveals that he’s looking to remarry. And what’s sweeter than destroying the very man you gave your heart to than marrying his own father?

In her previous life, Bethany was a top-tier survivor in an apocalyptic world where clean water and food was rarer than diamonds and betrayal came quicker than bullets. Ruthless, smart, and fiercely adaptive, she rose to become the leader of The Red Dawn Alliance, a powerful syndicate of Awakened ability users. But just when she thought she'd secured peace for her people, her most trusted aide and the only friend she dared to have stabbed her in the back in exchange for power. Literally. Now, Bethany wakes up… not dead, not in the apocalypse but inside a historical Chinese novel called Crimson Blossoms Under Heaven, a dark revenge drama she had once binge-read for the plot (and the hot male lead). She’s not the heroine. Nope. Instead, she had become Lan Yue, a lowly handmaiden doomed to die after betraying her mistress, the novel’s brilliant heroine. A cannon fodder side character destined to be nothing more than a footnote. But Lan Yue had no intention of playing her role. Why fight for someone else’s glory? Why throw herself into dog-blood drama filled with betrayal, revenge, and endless schemes? All she wanted was simple: Eat good food. Sleep as much as she wanted. Live quietly, far away from the chaos. Unfortunately… the heroine had other ideas. At first, her smiles were sweet, her words dripping with warmth. But the more time passed, the more Lan Yue noticed something was wrong. The heroine’s touches lingered too long. Her gaze burned hotter than it should. And instead of chasing the male lead, she clung closer and closer to her. “Lan Yue,” the heroine’s lips curled in a chilling smile, “Where do you think you’re going? You’re mine.” Lan Yue: “...” Wait. Weren’t you supposed to love the hero?! Please also check out my other books Why Is Every Male Lead Obsessed With Me?! (BL) #Quick Transmigration Love Me, Bury Me: Restart the End #Isekai

Asher Graham has a secret he must protect, if he was to keep his Omega mother safe. All his life, he never truly belonged anywhere because they were always on the run. But when Asher figured out a way to stay alive, he took it, even if it meant enrolling into the deadly werewolf Academy, Stone Claw Academy, where cold, and ruthless Alphas were trained. His secret would have been safe if he hadn’t gone ahead and pissed off Stone Claw Academy’s resident bad boy and bully, Alpha Reed Jackson. Asher took what belonged to the devil and called his bluff, now he had to pay for it with the title he has fought to keep or his life. When Alpha Reed gained the upperhand and found out his secret, Asher had to dance to his tune by being his playtoy or lose everything including his life. The past came knocking soon enough, and now Asher has to choose between getting a clean slate or being with the man who had done nothing but torment him and make his deepest, darkest desires come true. Will Asher choose Reed over everything or risk what they have to get everything he has always wanted?

"Do you have any idea, how hard it is for all three of us to pretend we don't want you?" ---- One bite sentenced her to a fate worse than death. Lilian is dragged into the hidden world of vampires after a rogue marks her for death, rescued by the three vampire princes. But the transformation went wrong. Now she is faced with their obsessions to be her bonds, and the reality of her hybrid blood. Because once she accepts them... There will be no turning back.