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She was meant to drown. Instead, she was reborn. The Nile’s forsaken bride escapes her sacrifice only to fall into the hands of a god’s son—a creature of shadows and fire who needs her defiance to ignite his war against the underworld. Together, they will unmake the gods.

Crimson, a draconic warrior of the Goddess of the Heavens, is summoned to the world of Avi to protect mortalkind from the Fallen Queen's malevolent army, but the Queen has other plans in mind. When Crimson finds herself in chains, a war wages in her mind between righteous hatred for the evil Queen and a burgeoning forbidden desire for her. As the Queen's plots unfold and Crimson ends up in the Heavens once more, she conflicts with her ex-girlfriend, Hilde, who wants to know the truth of what happened to her in the Hells. Now caught in between the eternal war between the Goddess Aurora and the Fallen Queen Umbra, and facing a lifetime of constant harassment and torment for being a crossbreed, Crimson's loyalties are tested as her morals and her desires clash. When she is finally pushed to the breaking point, Crimson must decide what she fights for, and who she wants to fight alongside. Hilde, the dignified, compassionate, groveling ex-girlfriend, or Umbra, the dominating, overprotective, seductive evildoer. WRETCHED is a fast paced and intense journey through fierce emotional turmoil, drastic character developments, and dramatic developments in plot and setting, rife with gorgeous imagery and scenery, unique and unusual characters, as well as a deeply fantastical conclusion. CW: WRETCHED deals with sensitive subjects including dubious consent, enslavement, genocide, eugenics, war, depictions of violence, child death, mass murder, and corrupt religion.

After my husband cheats, I get my revenge by sleeping with his powerful, estranged father. But my plan backfires when I'm framed for murder and left to die in prison. There, I learn a devastating truth: I'm the secret heir to a vast fortune—the very reason they betrayed me. Now, if I survive, I'll rise from the ashes to claim my legacy and become the stepmother from hell. I have only one goal, to make my ex-husband call me "Stepmother."

In a past life, Daphne was a concubine whose beauty won the Emperor's heart, but earned the Empress's wrath. Betrayed and poisoned, she died a tragic death,spending her final moments in the arms of a cold, powerful general who swore to find her in the next life. But fate has a different plan. Daphne is reborn, returned to a time before her family's ruin and her own gruesome end. Armed with a mind sharpened by a lifetime of regret and a body she now vows to make unbreakable, she forges a new path. She will not be a pawn again. This time, she will protect her family and defy the destiny that once took her life. General Alaric , the man who had loved her secretly in her past life is unaware that she's been reborn. He is a living legend, a name whispered with of awe and terror on every battlefield. Yet, beneath his calm surface lies a fiercely possessive nature. What Alaric desires, he claims, and what he claims, he holds with an unbreakable grip. This possessiveness is the darker twin to his battlefield prowess, a ruthless, unyielding trait that ensures once he decides something is his, be it territory, or a woman, he will stop at nothing to secure it. In the mood for a doting and extremely obsessive husband? You're in the right place.

"Things have happened to change me Ava." Between fighting her pride, against her feeling for this man,and the desire to revenge Alfred—her son's near death experience, Ava Moore, chose revenge. It was the only thing she wanted to do to this spawn of the, devil—Marcus Thompson. First,she would show him, she too can work hard to fame. From being a cleaner ,to a multibillionaire CEO like him, and foot the medical bills of her son—alone. Then, she would starve him of what he wants to know—That he was everything she shouldn't want. She would date Frodd ,his business rival , and watch him bleed with envy. Two things Marcus Thompson hated—A shallow mind and a haughty heart. Two things he loved—Ava and BlueBird. For BlueBird, it was his life. His sweat. His luck. His wealth. His multibillion dollars tech company, he built from scratch, topping Forbes list for ten years. For Ava, he was hopelessly addicted to her and her son. He must however, convince her that the accident he had in Baltimore, before they met, changed something in him and that the Merrick she loves in NewYork is the Marcus she hated in Baltimore. Worse still, he needs to investigate who tried to kill him and drown BlueBird, Frodd, his arch-enemy, or Lucas, his cousin.

Clara was a brilliant scientist, wife to the charming Nathaniel, and a loving sister—until the day she ignored her sister’s warning. Trusting her best friend was the biggest mistake of her life. It cost her everything—her marriage, her family, and even her future. But fate gives her an impossible gift: a second chance. Reborn years in the past before she lost everything, Clara refuses to repeat her mistakes. This time, she’ll repair her relationship with her husband, protect her sister, and maybe deliver a few satisfying slaps to her treacherous best friend for good measure. Yet as she peels back the layers of her family’s mysterious disappearance, Clara discovers that not all betrayals come from outside—and the truth buried in her past might be far darker than she ever imagined. She doesn't slap her best friend till later in the chapter and she also slaps her emotionally not just physically.

Structural Engineer Uju lives by one iron-clad rule: control is the only foundation for safety. Her world is a fortress built on flawless calculations and cold, hard logic—a necessary shield against the financial chaos that broke her family. But then arrives Chummy Abbas, a brilliant, impossibly charming architect whose entire existence is a beautiful risk. He's a visionary with a genius for impossible designs, a penchant for expensive chaos, and a complete disdain for commitment. He is everything Uju refuses to be. When a high-stakes university Capstone project forces them into an intimate, intense partnership, Uju and Chummy are forced to collaborate in the late-night quiet of a dusty basement. Their intellectual warfare quickly sparks a dangerous, undeniable chemistry. Uju hates his arrogance but craves his chaos; Chummy mocks her control but secretly relies on her stability. Their love story is built on a lie: Uju's desperate need for perfection destroys the fragile trust they built, and Chummy confirms his darkest fears by walking away. Now, Uju has to choose: will she cling to the calculated safety of her perfect life, or will she tear down her own protective walls and chase the arrogant architect who taught her that some risks—and some loves—are worth the structural collapse? She was his engineer. He became the irresistible flaw in her design.

[Mature Content] [Dark Themes] Catherine Lane had the perfect job in Midnight City, secretary to Ares King, the impenetrable billionaire bachelor, infamously known as the devil CEO. To the outside world, Catherine's life was nothing short of flawless, but in reality, she struggles with debts on the verge of ruining her life. To avoid harassment, she decides to quit and get the cut that comes with it. As if that wasn't enough, her long-term boyfriend cheated on her, claiming she's a wreck with no future, and he's better off without her. Heartbroken and devastated, Catherine is grasping at the last straws when her boss, Ares King, proposes a contract out of the blue. "Become my wife for one year." "Why me, Mr. King?" "Because we work, Ms. Lane.” The last thing she wanted was to make a deal with the devil. But this offer is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Sell your soul to the devil for one year. How hard can that be? ***** "I think that's all..." My heart throbbed as I grabbed my pen. Here comes the hard part. "You're forgetting something, Ms Lane." "Hmm?" "We haven't looked over the special clauses." Special Clauses? Shit! I forgot about that. "The next page." I flipped the paper. Number one: The wife should under no circumstances fall for the husband. Should the wife breach this clause, all compensation shall be nullified and revoked. "Unfortunately, changes can't be made to that clause." I scoffed. Does he actually think I'd fall for him? "Understood. Emotional attachments should be prohibited." "This, Ms. Lane, is why I said we work." ~ A/N: This is a work of fiction. All names, characters, places, and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or real events is purely coincidental.

Sera Kim is everything the campus adores: bright, cheerful, and impossibly warm—a living “Sunshine” whose laughter fills the halls of Seorim University. But the girl everyone sees is only a mask. Beneath the warmth and playful charm lies Seraphina Vale, a brilliant, cold, and calculating young woman who has already graduated early from another college. Every choice she’s made, every step she’s taken, has been for one purpose: Julian Lee. Julian is the young, stoic, and enigmatic economics professor whose perfection commands respect and inspires awe. He is disciplined, sharp, and untouchable—but Sera has loved him openly for years. Unlike ordinary crushes, her affection is fearless and unapologetic—so visible that everyone on campus knows, yet so profound that no one can truly understand its depth. In her final year, Sera no longer hides behind subtle admiration. She expresses her love boldly, laughing in class, lingering near him, and letting the world witness her devotion. Julian remains unreadable, neither reciprocating nor rejecting, but his quiet attention keeps hope alive. Beneath the Sunshine is a story of love, identity, and courage—where the radiant persona of Sera Kim conceals the strength and depth of Seraphina Vale. It’s a tale of loving openly, pursuing relentlessly, and daring to stand in the light of someone’s gaze without fear. Will her unwavering devotion melt Julian’s cold exterior, or will it remain an unrequited passion that defines her final year?

Emma Lawson never expected her next client to be Damian Cross—the cold, ruthless billionaire known as The Mad King. Hired under secrecy, she’s shocked when he demands midnight sessions in his penthouse and tells her she’s there to listen, not to fix him. As Damian’s obsession grows, so does the danger. His vindictive PR executive, Clara, and ruthless business partner, Victor, will stop at nothing to destroy him—and Emma is caught in the crossfire. In a world of power, betrayal, and desire, can Emma survive Damian’s intensity, uncover the truth, and claim her heart…or will she lose everything to a man who wants to own her completely?

Aliana Jordan grew up surrounded by luxury, adored by society, and treated like the cherished jewel of the wealthy Jordan family. Everyone seemed to love her, everyone except her childhood sweetheart and fiancé, whose affection had long since turned cold. But her perfect world begins to unravel when her mysterious daily journal starts revealing things she never wrote. In those cryptic entries, Aliana learns a horrifying truth: she isn’t the real daughter of the Jordan family. The true Aliana is still out there—and when she returns, the imposter’s life will be ruined. Knowing she’ll be cast aside and possibly killed once her secret is exposed, Aliana starts plotting her escape and find her original family.

There are times—far too many times—when you feel that uncontrollable urge to kill someone. For Kaya, this… this was exactly that moment. “Repeat what you just said?” She’d seen hell on the battlefield—second-in-command of a military unit, dodging bullets, dragging traitors by the collar, and coming out alive with grit under her nails. But nothing, absolutely nothing, prepared her for the sight of her spineless husband flirting with her own sister. Right in front of her. “I could never marry a barbarian like you. The one I... I like is Meera—” Blah blah. The same pitiful nonsense again. You think—what could possibly be worse than this? And then, right on cue, your idiotic sister chimes in, completely serious, “I just poisoned you.” Wow. BANG. Before anyone could even react, Meera collapsed. Dead. Her so-called husband gasped like a fish dragged out of water. “Y-you…” He dropped to his knees, staring at Kaya like he was seeing a monster rise from the dark. “You killed your sister?! How could y—?” BANG. Second bullet. Same spot. He dropped like a puppet with its strings cut. Silence. ... Just when Kaya thought her story had finally reached its bitter end, the universe—no, god himself—decided to throw in one last, ridiculous twist. “Wife… wife, didn’t you say you were gonna eat me? Why’d you stop?” A snake beast, ridiculously charming and glowing like some immortal fantasy, clung to her, eyes gleaming. Another voice interrupted. “Shut up! My wife wants to cuddle me now—” A sparrow beastman leapt into her arms, like that made any sense. “Hic… wife, don’t you want me anymore?” A panda-like beastman sat beside her, huge, sniffly, and wronged like a child abandoned at a festival. Sitting in the middle of all this, Kaya was absolutely dumbfounded. ‘When the hell did all of this even start?’

[Slow Burn Romance & Mature Contents] Living behind a carefully crafted disguise, Selina once believed she had finally grasped the dream she had yearned for: marrying the man she had admired from a distance. She envisioned a life filled with joy and love, a fairy tale where he would sweep her off her feet and transform her world. But as the years rolled by, Selina's reality shattered under the weight of Zane’s cold indifference. For two long years, she devoted herself silently, only to be blindsided by a harsh truth—she was merely a pawn in Zane’s plans. Devastation washed over her as she buried her feelings deep inside, vowing to take control of her own life once and for all. Just when she believed she could finally break free, fate dealt her another blow—she discovered she was pregnant with Zane’s child. Determined, Selina embarked on a journey of self-discovery, rising higher than those expectations from those who looked down on her, but she couldn't have a taste of a peaceful, single life. However, Zane is relentless in not letting her go, no matter the cost. He is determined to win her back. But, this time, Selina isn't the same person who'd risk her heart to be trampled on. This time she's different and wants nothing to do with him. ...... Excerpt. “I need to start bonding with my child—from now, not later,” he said, his voice carrying a quiet honesty, laced with a subtle yearning. Selina’s frown deepened at his excuse. “That’s not a problem. You’ll have plenty of time once the baby’s born.” Her tone was cold—steady as ice. “Until then, stop coming to me unexpectedly.” “I don’t want to wait.” His gaze hardened, then softened again. “You’re carrying my child, Selina. Don’t shut me out. I’m not asking for intimacy… please.” But for Zane, it wasn’t just about bonding with his unborn child. It was about finding a way back into her life. ....... AN: I apologize for the delay in updates as he re-upload the chapters. I hope you continue to support me, add to your library and in any way you can because involvement is my motivation. A heartfelt thank you to the readers who always stick with my story. I'm trying my best to do better with my story progress, and pardon my inconsistency.

I, Mmasi Ozumba, had died, rather, I'd say I was murdered, but somehow I am alive and back 5 years in the past. Vincent and I are in love. Or so I thought. I got pregnant and he promised me the world. I was so blindly in love with him that it cost me my life. But now I've been given a second chance. I won't let him ruin me again! I'll get far away from him, raise my little angel, and stay away from men as much as possible. That was the plan. Until I met him. Esteban. He came into my little angel and I's life like a sudden storm on a bright and sunny day. He made me feel things I never wanted to feel again. Esteban, the CEO of one of the biggest clothing companies in the world. A man who has never been emotionally attached or ever had the slightest bit of emotional attraction towards anyone suddenly felt a strong magnetic pull towards Mmasi and her little boy at first sight. What would this lead to? Could Esteban's love at first sight be true love? Will Mmasi open up and fall in love again? Would Mmasi be able to escape Vincent and finally have her happily ever after?

They tried to kill the wrong woman. Orphaned Star only ever wanted to be loved and to have a family of her own. She spent her life trying to make her husband, his family, and her best friend happy. Mistaking their cruelty for care, she sacrificed her time, her trust, and the inheritance her dead parents left her for them. But even that wasn’t enough. Star discovered her husband and best friend were having an affair. Betrayed, heartbroken, and carrying his child, she tried to leave. Instead, they chose greed over guilt and pushed her off a bridge to steal her fortune. They thought she had drowned. The world believed she was dead. But some women don’t stay buried. Now Star is back, unrecognizable and untouchable, armed with a new identity and a man who would burn cities to help her take revenge. Because taking her baby and her money wasn’t enough. This time, she will take everything they love. Even death would be too easy for them.

Sometimes, our wishes can be granted, even before we knew we had them. Naruko Uzumaki has a wish she didn't know she had granted, and her life turns around, for the better… or, does it?

After Roman's arrest, Cinder doesn't take kindly to Neopolitan's failure to protect him, and sends her to the street. Now Neo has nowhere to go, but it's not long before an amazing opportunity is presented, and she's more than willing to take it. But will her past and inner demons keep her from the life she wants? AU! Neo x Weiss! Non-mute Neopolitan! Neo in Beacon!

Lunaru Fenris, an alien queen who has lived for millions of years, guiding her people through peace and war, but never has she had a child to call her own. So when visiting a certain planet and chancing upon a dying Uzumaki Kushina, how does she handle suddenly becoming the adoptive mother of an Uzumaki Kyuubi Jinchuuriki? What's the worse that can happen?

Ritsuka Fujimaru wakes up in a strange virtual world with no recollection of her past and finds herself forced to fight for survival in a war she do not understand for a prize beyond value: the opportunity to have one's wish granted. With only a sword wielding berserk who goes by "Saber" as her partner, they face both friends and foes in battles to the death to not only gain possession of a mysterious object known as the "Holy Grail", but also to find the answer to the most important question of all: Who is she?

Sakuya was used to the chains by now. Old and heavy, made from metal that wouldn't rust. A collar just shy of being tight enough to choke. But in the end even stone turned into dust, and time was the only thing she had. So she would wait, for freedom or death, whichever came first.