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For Elaine Ridley, life is a calculation. As a high-frequency trader in New York, she thrives on logic, data, and the predictable rhythm of the market. But when a phone call from a quiet Finnish hospital informs her that her absentee grandmother has died, Elaine finds herself staring at a "glitch" in the real world—one that no spreadsheet can explain. Elaine arrives in the ancient, red-ochre town of Porvoo and is thrust into the Valleys of Nyre. It is a place of haunting beauty and primal terror, hidden just beyond the Finnish treeline. Elaine must navigate a war she never asked for. She thought she was settling an estate; she’s actually inheriting a battle for the very fabric of reality.

To Evelyn, marriage is freedom — a long-awaited escape from her mother’s suffocating control and her first chance to live, speak, and think for herself. But the world she enters is far from kind. In the glittering halls of high society, her old-fashioned gowns, outdated manners, and innocent chatter make her an object of gossip and quiet ridicule. Her husband, Adrian — proud, modern, and conscious of his reputation — sees only her lack of refinement. Embarrassed by her simplicity, he keeps his distance, refusing to bring her into public view and leaving her to face court life’s cruelty alone. He cannot see the loneliness behind her bright smile.

In this story that will give you butterflies, you'll follow the adventures and romantic journey of a young girl named Derya during her travels abroad. Enjoy readings... Update Chapters: Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Please add this story to your library so we can stay connected on this journey! (A little note: Still learning English, so please bear with my minor mistakes!) Enjoy the read, get lost in the daydreams!

In the Grimridge Pack, fate is everything, and a mate bond is the only proof that you belong. Sable has never belonged. Born scentless and branded defective, she is nothing but a warning, a shadow forced to kneel while the pack laughs in her face. When a powerful wolf finally offers her a hand, she dares to believe her life might change. Adrian looks like salvation, and for the first time, hope feels real. Until he betrays her. Discarded for a “better” mate and thrown back into the dirt where she started, Sable is left with nothing but humiliation and rage. But the pack’s cruel game has one problem they never expected. The Alpha has been watching. Cassian is ruthless, scarred, and untouchable, the richest and most feared wolf in the territory. He should want a perfect mate, not a broken outcast. He should have no reason to claim her. Except Sable was never meant to be rejected. She was meant to be his. And once Cassian decides she belongs to him, Grimridge will learn that even a defect can burn the whole pack to the ground.

Trigger Warning: This story contains mature themes intended for adult audiences only. It includes dark romance, violence, power imbalance dynamics, emotional intensity, possessive relationships, and erotic elements involving one female lead and multiple male leads. Reader discretion is advised. ---- As the only surviving heir of the Alpha King, Selena Blackthorn thought she had the perfect life. A loving father. A caring Mate. A rare bloodline passed down to her by her family. But she was wrong. After her father’s sudden death, Selena places her trust, her power, and her heart in the hands of the man she believes is her fated Mate. On their wedding day, beneath the Blood Moon, he repays her devotion by rejecting her, shattering their bond, and pushing her from a mountain to her death. She should have stayed dead. Instead, Selena awakens two weeks before the wedding ceremony, reborn with her memories intact and her long-silent wolf finally awake. The truth unravels quickly. The man she loved is her murderer. Her adopted sister is his true mate and accomplice. The life Selena believed was destiny was nothing more than a carefully constructed lie. This time, she is not the obedient Luna they expect. Drawn by a pull she cannot deny, fate leads Selena into the path of three rogue triplets—warriors exiled as boys for a crime they never committed. They are dangerous. Relentless. Untamed. And when the bond snaps into place, it is not gentle. It consumes her. Only then does Selena uncover the truth that has long been buried.The rejection was false. The bond was never real. The triplets are her true mates. Bound by destiny and sharpened by exile, the triplet help Selena uncover the conspiracy that destroyed her family, stole her crown, and nearly erased her existence. Together, they will burn through lies, bloodlines, and false kings to reclaim what was always hers. This time, Selena will not be used. She will not be silenced. And she will not die quietly. Betrayed by One, Bound to Three is a dark fantasy romance of rebirth, body-positive power, false bonds, fated mates, and a queen who rises from betrayal to claim her throne on her own terms.

''You didn't divorce a baker, Julian. You divorced the only person who holds the structural integrity of your empire in her hands." For three years, Nora Quinn was the "Perfect Ghost." She gave up her dreams of being an architect to serve the cold, ruthless Julian Sterling, believing their marriage was built on more than just a contract. But when Julian tosses a divorce settlement across the desk to make room for his childhood sweetheart, Nora realizes her love was a one-sided delusion. The Sterlings think she’s leaving with nothing but her dignity. They don't know that Nora is the long-lost heiress to Quinn International—a global empire that makes the Sterlings look like street vendors. Now, the apron is off. The genius architect has returned. As Nora begins a cold-blooded takeover of Julian's business world, he starts to realize that the submissive wife he discarded was actually the genius behind his greatest successes. He wants her back. He begs for her forgiveness. But Nora Quinn doesn't build bridges anymore. She burns them. Witness the rise of the Outcast Heiress. The revenge is sweet, but the regret? That will be eternal.

At the last attempt for peace, Ophelia Valthorn is sacrificed by her ruthless stepfather, Joel Valthorn, to marry the feared Lord Dante Hastings. Ophelia is torn away from her sick brother, whom she loves dearly, and taken across enemy lands, where her every move is scrutinised, and every glance filled with hatred. Dante and Ophelia are guarded against each other until the rise of assassinations and whispers of betrayal within each family forces them to lean on each other. As Ophelia adapts to her new life, she discovers a curse which torments her husband. It is a curse which threatens not only the truce but Ophelia’s life. Will Ophelia flee before war breaks out again, or help Dante break free of the curse?

Synopsis One million pounds. That was the price of Callie Aniston’s life. Sold at a clandestine underground auction to settle her father’s gambling debts, Callie expected to be claimed by a monster. She didn't expect to be bought by Lucas Crowley: the "King of Shadows" and the man her father blamed for his ruin. In the sterile, high-security fortress of the Crowley estate, Callie is no longer a person: she is a high-value asset. Lucas didn't buy her for companionship or a trophy. He bought her because she is the only one who can lead him to her father’s final legacy: a hidden ledger that could burn London’s underworld to the ground. As Callie navigates her new life, the lines between protector and predator begin to blur. She was raised to believe Lucas Crowley was a murderer: the man who silenced her father. But in the quiet, tense hours behind the estate’s reinforced glass, she begins to see a different truth. Lucas is cold: he is dominant and utterly dangerous. But he is also the only person standing between Callie and the people who truly killed Joe Aniston. The debt is signed. The price is paid. But in a game of shadows, the most expensive thing you can lose is your heart. What to expect: A gritty, Urban Mafia Romance. Strong, strategic Female Lead. Cold, protective Male Lead. Slow-burn tension with high emotional stakes. No instant-love: only the hard-earned kind.

Arthur lands in the city of love, Paris. Finding himself alone. He joins a local life art session. While models are rotating in-out. She steps on the podium. After so many years, he has finally found her, in real life. How does he deals with the situation and handles the person with whom he has met never.

In a kingdom ruled by tradition and power, Prince Edward II lives without mercy or restraint. Arrogant, feared, and untouched by love, he believes himself beyond consequence until a single night in the Black Forest changes his fate forever. A mysterious curse binds his destiny to the shadows, forcing him to confront loss, love, and the monster within. As darkness tightens its grip, Edward must choose between embracing the beast he has become or sacrificing everything to reclaim his humanity.

Synopsis: SILENT LOVE: SECRET ADMIRER High school is full of firsts—first classes, first friends, first crushes. But for Ric, a shy, introverted transferee, it’s also a battlefield of nerves, embarrassment, and stolen glances. From the moment he lays eyes on Zin, the charming, flirty campus heartthrob, Ric’s life begins to spiral in ways he never expected. Popular, effortlessly handsome, and impossible to ignore, Zin becomes the object of admiration—not just from Ric, but from hundreds of students. As Ric navigates first-day chaos, embarrassing introductions, and teasing family members, he discovers the quiet, complicated ache of secret admiration. Hearts are tested, friendships are formed, and feelings simmer beneath the surface. Between laughter, heartbreak, and stolen moments, Ric learns that love isn’t always loud or dramatic. Sometimes, it’s silent. And sometimes, the one you secretly admire can change your life forever.

One dark night, Monica was walking home from her shift at the restaurant when she sensed she wasn't alone. The streetlights flickered, buzzing like dying insects. Her shoes scraped too loudly against the pavement. Then she saw them—two shapes peeling themselves out of the shadows behind her. They didn't speak. They didn't need to. Every instinct in her body screamed run. She ran. Her lungs burned. Her heart hammered so hard it hurt. She didn't look back—couldn't—just turned the first corner she saw and bolted into a narrow alley. Wrong choice. The world seemed to tilt. The ground rushed up. Pain exploded—and then everything went dark. This is a small glimpse into the story where Monica is almost killed but now must fight her way back from the void back to her son. There will be trials, memories, and feelings she has to overcome to be together with her son or will she be lost in the void forever.

Power runs in blood - and blood always demands payment. Aya rules the North Kingdom with an ancient power that could end her bloodline forever. When Killan, the Southern King, seeks alliance through marriage, politics turn dangerous and desire becomes a liability. What begins as political maneuvering soon becomes something far more volatile. Drawn together by necessity, respect, and a growing attraction neither expected, Aya and Killan must navigate court intrigue, ancient rivalries, and the heavy cost of duty. As old wounds resurface and war looms on every border, the choices they make will determine not only the fate of their kingdoms—but the price of their hearts. Echoes of Ice and Iron is a story of power and inheritance, of love tested by obligation, and of sacrifices demanded by crowns forged in blood and history.

In New York, where corporations have completely replaced the state, and a human being is worth exactly as much as their blood and organs, 27-year-old barista Ethan Hitcher lives as invisibly as possible.
His only weakness is a girl named Mari — a street artist who still believes that paintings can wake someone up. One night a drunk heir to a corporation kills Mari right in front of Ethan.
The murder is officially recorded as an “accident”.
Society rages for three days. Then — silence.
Ethan is offered $5,000 and a nondisclosure agreement.
He refuses. Now Ethan begins, methodically and without unnecessary noise, to break the system from the inside — using its own rules and loopholes.
But most importantly: he is an ordinary person, and they are vampires… Charters art inst: archivelampich

On New Year’s Eve, which was supposed to be a happy moment for everyone, Yunah’s and Noah’s lives turned into a tragedy. A 15-year-old girl, Yunah Rai, happened to witness the accident of 10-year-old Noah Shrestha and his family. She blamed herself for the death of Noah’s parents, always believing that the accident had been caused by her. Though she succeeded in saving Noah’s life, she carried the guilt of his parents’ death. Even after years, she couldn’t heal or forgive herself for that incident. That accident completely changed her life. It became her deepest trauma. For Noah, however, it was completely different. He never blamed Yunah for the accident, because he knew the truth. Instead, he had been trying to find her his whole life, to thank her and repay the kindness of that night when she saved him. Deep inside, he had always yearned for her. From the moment she saved his life, it was love at first sight. Over the years, Noah painted countless pictures of Yunah from the time she was 15 and kept them hidden away in a private room where no one was ever allowed to enter. The red scarf, which Yunah had wrapped around him on the day of the accident became his treasure and a favourite scarf. She had become his secret, his obsession, a beautiful obsession. He didn’t care that she was older than him. All he wanted was for her to be in his life. And finally, after eight years, Noah meets Yunah again, this time in his school, just a week after he turned 18. Will Yunah ever fall for Noah, despite him being younger? Will she accept him? Will she forgive herself for the tragedy of that New Year’s Eve? To know all this, the story continues… SPOILER- "Noah, at just eighteen, is the leader of shadowveil and it is an underworld gang."

In the dying days of a crimson empire, the palace burns with secrets, passion, and betrayal. Mei Lian, a gifted court musician, is bound by duty, artistry, and silence. She performs for an emperor whose favor can be fatal, but her heart has already been claimed by Liang Zhen, a silver-haired general feared for his cruelty and unmatched skill in war. His love is dangerous, obsessive, and all-consuming. When rebellion spreads through the provinces, secrets long buried surface: palace conspiracies, ancestral curses, and forbidden knowledge that could crumble the empire. Each choice Mei Lian and Liang Zhen make could ignite civil war—or destroy them both. As cities fall, alliances shatter, and mystical powers awaken in hidden temples, their love becomes both a weapon and a sanctuary. In a world of embers, floating lanterns, and labyrinthine palaces, they must navigate loyalty, desire, and destiny… knowing that passion can save or ruin an empire. This is a story of forbidden love, morally grey heroes, political intrigue, and mystical drama—a sweeping epic where romance is not safe, desire is lethal, and every whisper can alter the fate of history.

I was never supposed to exist. Never claimed. Never chosen. I grew up unwanted, surviving a life that treated me like a mistake. By the time the truth found me, I had already learned how to endure pain—and how to return it. They say the Sentinels are extinct. They’re wrong. When the past comes calling, it doesn’t ask for forgiveness. It demands blood, loyalty, and a price I’m no longer willing to pay. A stolen identity. A contract marriage. An Alpha Prince who should have been untouchable. Kasper is everything I was denied. Power. Status. Legacy. And now, he is mine. I am not here to beg for a place. I am here to take it. Because I am more than the girl they abandoned. I am the last Sentinel. And this time, I will not disappear.

He thought she was nothing. She let him believe it. Sophia Monroe endured three years of betrayal, playing the humble wife while her husband flaunted his mistress. When he demanded divorce, she signed with a secret smile. Because she's the Monroe Global heiress—worth $500 billion. She OWNS his company. His mistress? Her spy all along. Now three billionaire CEOs are competing for her heart, assassins want her dead, and her ex-husband realizes he just divorced the most powerful woman alive. Revenge never looked this expensive.

After a brutal death in his original world, Ren is shocked to find himself transmigrated into another world. As he struggles simply to survive, he draws the attention of a powerful alpha—both dangerous and enigmatic. Between rejection, suspicion, and fascination, a tense relationship begins to take shape.

Jade was nothing but a mocked student in oversized hoodies until she agreed to help her trainer with last-minute gym inventory on New Year’s Eve. However, a single mistake—sending a private video to the wrong contact—shatters her life in seconds. Publicly humiliated at a New Year’s party, betrayed by her boyfriend as part of a cruel bet, Jade stood drenched in filth and laughter, stripped of dignity in front of the entire school, until the Alpha Triplets arrived. And with it, a ruthless bond shackled her to all three, as well as revealing she was the lost daughter of the Lycan King. The Alpha Triplets, known for their coldness and brutality, searched for their mates to break their feral curse before their 25th birthday. But when they found their mate in the form of a weak, frail girl, disdain was all she got. With a new identity and a transformation in her life, Jade is tossed into deadly Lycan politics, brutal mate bonds, a fourth bond, a throne soaked in blood, and an attraction from the Rogue King himself. What will she do when she discovers not everything is as it seems? How will Jade survive the chaos that follows in her quest to win the Lunar Crown Student of the Year and evade the dangerous love of her fourth mate, now turned enemy, who sought out her heart? Four Alphas. One girl. And Fate's Twisted Game of Love and Power.