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Getting shoved into a horde of zombies by a group of spineless survivors was not how Hana expected to die. Then again, neither was dying as the most notorious villainess among them—the kind who used people without hesitation and discarded them just as easily. An unflashy, pathetic end. She deserved it… didn’t she? But the universe wasn’t done with her yet. Hana wakes up in a completely different world with a system notification she can’t ignore: Karma Points: -1,250,000 To survive past one month, she must bring it back to zero. No shortcuts. No cheats. No killing. Just… being a ‘good’ person. “…You’ve got to be kidding me.” As if that wasn’t bad enough, during her quests, she keeps picking up strays—dangerous, powerful, clingy strays. “Hana, you need to pay attention to me today.” The dragon beastman murmured, crowding into her space. “No way, Hana promised to cuddle me,” the nine-tailed fox added sweetly, offering her a flower. “No way! Hana said she would fly with me,” the falcon beastman cut in, wings twitching. “You’re all overthinking it.” The snow leopard beastman scoffed, tail flicking lazily. “Hana already made plans with me.” Hana this, Hana that, Hana blah, blah and blah! Hana pinched the bridge of her nose, exasperated. Saving her karma might be possible. But surviving them? That might be the real challenge. And the system was definitely not helping.

[Warning: Mature content | Dark romance] Aliana Vanderbilt is the witty, fierce heiress to a multi-billion-dollar empire. She always lived life on her own terms, until one fateful night changed everything. After a brutal accident involving a "lost child" that only she could see, Aliana woke to a terrifying new reality. By day, she is haunted by restless spirits. By night, she is consumed by vivid, steamy dreams of a mysterious man with icy blue eyes. Her search for a solution comes to an abrupt halt when she finally comes face-to-face with Gavriel Valentine. An enigmatic man sitting at the pinnacle of a rival business empire. He is dominating, dangerous, and everything Aliana should avoid. Yet, he alone possesses the power to end her misery. Whenever she is near him, the ghosts vanish. Driven by a desperate need for peace, Aliana bulldozes into Gavriel’s life with a scandalous demand. However, what she does not expect is his counter-offer… that she must marry him. What happens when two strong-headed personalities are tied together in a sacred union? Will they find peace, or will it spell disaster? ..... Excerpt: “I warned you, didn’t I, Aliana?” His deep, masculine voice reverberated through the air like silk. Her name rolled off his sinful lips so seductively that it made her want to roll her eyes in reluctant delight. That thought alone made her brows knit in confusion until she heard him continue, “You step into my world, and I will ruin you in ways you never imagined.” Aliana shivered, not only at the warning he had given her far too many times, but also at the way his icy blue eyes pierced her so intensely that it felt as though she might burn and freeze all at once. Ignoring her thrumming heartbeat, she drew in a sharp breath and replied, “You did… but didn’t I say there is nothing I love more than a challenge? If you’re going to ruin me, Gavriel, at least make sure you’re the only one left standing when the dust settles.” His eyes widened ever so slightly before he rose from his armchair and padded across the carpet to stand right before her. The moment his fingers lifted to touch her chin, a jolt of electricity shot down her spine as he leaned in and said, “You want to play a dangerous game, Aliana…. and make no mistake, this devil loves to play.” Tilting her chin closer to his face, he whispered, “So here’s my offer, Aliana…. marry me.” .... The book cover is mine, don't use it.

genre - horror, fantasy, fiction, supernatural, female protagonist, psychological, thriller, school life, mystery themes - betrayal, past plays a vital role, secrets etc

I died a heroic, powerful, male Archmage… so why did I wake up as a sixteen-year-old girl?! Theo’s last memory is of a glorious, failed last stand. His next is a beeping hospital machine—and a terrifyingly handsome guy he’s pretty sure is a demon calling him “princess.” Now, he’s Thea Montrose, youngest daughter of a powerful family in a world run on magi-tech and corporate espionage. Between navigating floating cars, enduring his new mom’s hugs, and figuring out the horrifyingly complex mechanics of using the bathroom, Theo has his hands full. But his new family is hiding secrets, and their rivals play for keeps. Good thing this spoiled heiress’s body now holds the soul of an ancient wizard. They wanted the real Thea back? They’re about to get way more than they bargained for. He failed to save his old world from an apocalypse—now he just might save this one (and finally figure out how this bra works).

At nineteen, Emily was married off to a cold-hearted billionaire as collateral for her father while he works to pay the debt. The deal was simple: Five years as Tony Torredo’s wife… then her freedom. Now the five years is ended but Tony refuses to let her go. Emily’s life becomes even more complicated when her husband’s dangerously charming nephew arrives. Alex Torredo quickly sees the truth behind her perfect marriage, and unlike everyone else, he refuses to look away. What begins as stolen glances soon turns into a forbidden desire. As Emily fights for the freedom she was promised, with Alex as the only man willing to stand beside her, she realizes that escaping Tony Torredo may be far more dangerous than staying. Because men like Tony don’t like losing what belongs to them. And the Torredo family doesn’t forgive betrayal.

WARNING: Some mature content!!! 18+ This is what you call Urbantasy.. Fantasy in an urban setting with a strong female lead -- a story riddled in mystery, magic, and a lot of sass. ======= CHAPTER 1 sneak peek! ======= The air between them tightened like a rope. Cael leaned closer, head tilting slightly, pulling at her waist again, smugness softened into something sharper and quieter. His eyes flicked to her lips then back to her eyes as if asking for permission he didn't need. Hunger of a different kind pumped through Cael. The hunger that Galathea unmistakably recognized as it pressed hard against her lower abs, forcing through the fabric as if it can tear through. At the sensation, Galathea's mouth parted before she could stop it. Her whole body screamed at her to either shove him away or close the last inch between their lips herself. ===== SYNOPSIS ===== Galathea Brooks spent her life surviving quietly -- counting inventory, enforcing rules, keeping her head down inside one of the most powerful art institutions in the city. It's a simple life because paint doesn't talk; power doesn't notice people like her. and names are just names. -- That is... until a painting remembered her. When ancient works buried beneath Artemis Art Gallery began to respond to Galathea's presence, she becomes the center of the system that's older than the building itself. A system that cataloged her long before she knew it existed. Her name is not a coincidence. It is a KEY. Cael Alexander, on the other hand, has always understood control. As Artemis' immaculate but dangerous CEO, he manages secrets like no other. He knows the gallery and its bowels more than anyone. He knows what's hidden; he knows what's awaken. What he didn't expect, however, was Galathea. As archaic works of art start to stir, boundaries fracture -- between observer and artifact, power and possession, restraint and desire. Every choice Galathea makes draws her deeper into fate that doesn't want permission... only acknowledgement. Mind you, awakenings don't ask when you're ready.

Four hundred years ago, the moon wept blood. From that night onward, demons—known as the Tainted—swarmed the land, feasting on the spiritual energy of the living. The once-peaceful realm descended into chaos. Now, humanity survives behind two massive walls, while the lands beyond decay into a demon-infested wasteland. Join Linyue and her companions who specializes in finding trouble, inventing trouble, and loudly denying they caused the trouble as they stumble upon the buried truths behind the Weeping Moon. Secrets that have remained hidden for centuries and may change everything they know.

She is afraid of the darkness. He is the ruler of it. He is the darkness she fears. She is the only light he loves and crave. She is the moon. He is the dark night sky. And she is his. His darkest obsession, possession, and fixation. ISABELLA RUSSO had everything anyone could ever dream of: wealth, a loving family, and loyal friends. A perfect, peaceful life. But the peace crumbled the moment she saved a man, ignoring his warning to protect him from the darkness, not knowing that he was the DARKNESS. By the moment she realized, it was too late, as he had already set his eyes on her. Yet she prayed to never cross paths with him again, unaware that he had another plan and so did her fate. She wished to be and live happily with her loved ones. Yet it just took one day for all of Isabella's wishes and life to shatter into pieces. Death of her parents, betrayed by her best friend, drugged, she entangled with the very darkness she feared who came to save her—Isabella lost everything in just one day. With nothing left, she chose to run away with the vow to return for revenge. Five years later, she returns with the twins she never expected and with the desire and determination to take revenge. Never once did Isabella imagine the darkness, she thought had forgotten her had been waiting for her like a predator with a cage ready to ensnare his prey. NICHOLAS COSTA was the darkness. The nightmare everyone feared. The ruler of the Costa Empire and Italy. The most dangerous devil of all, the mafia king. He was the darkest night sky without a moon or light. He never needed or wanted either. Until he met her. The night she saved him; she brightened his darkness like a moon and melted his cold heart. She became his moon and his darkest obsession. Now he wanted her. He would have her, and nothing could stop him. Even if it meant burning the entire world, he would have her. His moon. [Mature Content] [The second couple is MM]

"A gift shared by two will not be shared in heart— where one stands steady, the other will shift the waters. One will carry the truth… and one will shape it."

She was never chosen to save the world — she was forged to survive it. Etani is a half-fae assassin who understands the rules of survival: power is taken, mercy is punished, and every victory has a cost. She was never meant to be a heroine — only a weapon. When fate drags her from the shadows into the heart of political and divine conflict, Etani is stripped of her power, betrayed by courts and gods alike, and forced into leadership she never wanted. Each battle reshapes her. Each choice costs her something she cannot replace. As assassinations give way to crowns, and kingdoms become bargaining chips for gods, Etani must navigate brutal power struggles, shifting alliances, and enemies who would rather break her than kill her. Survival demands sacrifice. Power demands blood. And destiny does not care who it destroys along the way. This is a dark epic fantasy of ruthless survival, morally complex choices, and a female lead who does not seek redemption — only control over the chaos determined to consume her. For readers who enjoy dark fantasy, morally grey protagonists, and stories where power is both weapon and curse, Etani is a completed 12-book saga of transformation, vengeance, and the thin line between predator and prey. Content Warning: This series contains graphic violence, sexual content, torture, murder, cannibalism, domestic and sexual abuse, mental illness (including depression and suicidality), abortion, and miscarriage.

SYNOPSIS They say the enemy of my enemy is my friend but what happens when that friend becomes an enemy you cannot escape? Fiona Brett's rise as a promising actress is abruptly derailed when her parents, desperate to save the family from financial ruin, accept a marriage proposal on her behalf from a man she barely knows. Forced to shoulder the burden of her family’s survival, Fiona is compelled to sacrifice her own dreams. Seeking solace, she turns to the love of her life, Alexander only to discover him entangled with her own sister. Betrayed and heartbroken, Fiona meets a tragic end at the hands of those she trusted most. But fate gives her a second chance. Reborn on the very day everything fell apart, Fiona awakens with a burning resolve: revenge. Determined to reclaim her life, she strikes a dangerous deal with her fiancé, a pact laced with thorns and unforeseen consequences. As her past wounds begin to heal, Fiona finds her heart ensnared deeper than ever by Manson’s dangerous game yet even he is unaware that he, too, has been caught in its snare. Together, they step into a world far darker than Fiona could have imagined: a world of deception, hidden truths, ruthless manipulators, and long-burried sins. She soon realizes that the game she thought was hers alone is far larger than any personal vengeance, orchestrated by forces far beyond Manson, herself, or any other player. In a tangled web of greed, betrayal, and power, one question remains: who will emerge victorious?

For as long as she can remember, Lyra has been taught one truth: The Bloodfang Pack is the enemy. Their Alpha, Rylan, is a monster. A killer. A wolf whose name alone sparks fear. So when her pack is ambushed and she finds herself cornered by him in the burning forest, she expects death. What she doesn’t expect… is the bond. The moon chooses him. Her enemy. Her mate. Lyra refuses him with every breath in her body. Rylan refuses to let her die — even if she hates him for it. But when a hidden threat rises, one powerful enough to destroy both their packs, Lyra and Rylan are forced into an uneasy alliance. Enemies by blood. Bound by fate. And drawn together by a pull neither of them can escape.As danger closes in and secrets unravel, Lyra must decide:Is he truly the monster she was raised to fear… or the only wolf who will ever love her enough to burn the world for her?

In the war-forged empire of Epsos, conquest was once the only path to greatness—until a White Magis united the empire with the hidden nation of Graitan, creating an era where magic and steel flourished together. Now, Ayumu Velmiar, the last remaining White Magis, serves as advisor to the Emperor and the final keeper of her people’s legacy. Beside her stands Kaiser—the Emperor’s feared right hand, a man loyal to the throne yet unknowingly devoted to her. As they journey through an empire balanced between peace and ruin, Ayumu is drawn into adventures, political turmoil, and the unwavering gaze of the man who has long since decided that one day, she will be his.

Ezra has been on suicide watch after his wife of five years had passed away. But one day, he keeps having a recurring dream of his wife having a fun time in heaven. He ignores it at first thinking it a wishful dream. But later he finds an anomaly and goes to check if indeed such a ‘heaven’ exists. Nuwa is just a young normal village girl with an average looking face. The best thing about her is her good health and her lively nature. Her secret is that she had transmigrated into her current body. It has been over five years since she has transmigrated over to this body and she has changed the lives of her new family members and her entire village for the better. She lives in a poor and cold village but she doesn’t want to go back to her previous life. Most of all she does not want to go back to her dominating and embarrassingly handsome young husband anymore. She wants to live a free and adventurous life this time around and not be a housewife again. [Other written works includes 'Even though you are crazy']

The world knows her as Aven Ray-a star who has everything. But the day she signs her divorce, everything changes. A strange book.A single moment. And suddenly- She's no longer Aven Ray. She's Elara. A maid in a royal palace. No power. No fame. No control. And him?The man she was ready to leave- is now the king. Cold. Untouchable. And still infuriating. But there's one thing that hasn't changed- She refuses to bow. "I refuse this role."

What if one day… you walked into Hogwarts? Would you stay? Anne Roland Reeve, isn’t supposed to be in the wizarding world. Pulled from the real world into a realm of spells, secrets, and sorcery, she’s not chasing magic… she's chasing meaning. And when she crosses paths with Hermione Granger in Diagon Alley, everything changes. A spark. A mystery. A connection that defies worlds. As Anne unravels the strange rules of this new reality, and the deeper truths behind soul bonds, ancient legends, and emerald rings—she’s faced with the ultimate question: Will you stay in a world that wasn’t meant for you, for the sake of someone who might be? "This ring holds my three souls and seven spirits... Miss Granger, will you marry me?"

Seraphina Sterling never would have thought that the man she loved for five years would ultimately take her and her son's lives for another woman and their children. Justin Hale: Seraphina Sterling, marrying you was just a means to legitimately take over the Sterling Family; loving you was just to get your bone marrow for my Fern; doting on you was just to take your son's kidney for my Fiona! Faye Sterling: Sister, this is the only value in your and your son's existence. Without you and your son, how could my mother and I possibly survive? Seraphina Sterling watched with her own eyes as her newborn son had a kidney forcibly taken from him, lying on the operating table like a broken rag doll, as tears of blood streamed from her eyes: Justin Hale, Faye Sterling, I will never let you go, even if I become a vengeful ghost! Unexpectedly, she was reborn, returning to the very year she was kicked out of the Sterling Family! In this life, she will trample Justin Hale under her feet and push him into hell! She will crush Faye Sterling into dust. She will shatter their hopes, crush their dignity, and corrupt their souls, using their blood as a sacrifice for her child! But what's the deal with this arrogant, narcissistic, and tsundere man who embodies wealth, power, and good looks? Why on earth is he so insistent on getting a marriage certificate with her!

Mo Xiaoman is reborn! Still from a humble background, still disliked by certain people, then let it be as they wish: we will not interfere with each other and shall each live our own peaceful lives! The wrong paths once taken must be avoided, the hardships once inflicted upon me shall never come near again. Hmm, a debt of gratitude from my past life can now be repaid!

Bai Su, who transmigrated into a book set in the interstellar Beast World, has only one interest: making delicious food at the orphanage, raising children, and enjoying her hard-won new life. Future's great villains? The cubs are all super well-behaved in front of her! The Federation Leader comes to freeload a meal, and his disability is cured! The business emperor comes to freeload a meal, and his infertility is solved! The obese little female gets thinner the more she eats, gradually growing into the number one beauty of the Beast World. She also attracts the number one genius doctor of the interstellar era and the interstellar great captain. The villainous cubs, driving warships and controlling ten thousand beasts: "If you want to get close to our Mom, you'll have to withstand our cannon fire first!" The Federation Leader laughs in anger: "You dare to bomb my armory? Courting death!" The gloomy and bloodthirsty emperor: "A bunch of little trash! You think I'm afraid of you?" The doctor's face turns ashen: "Either give back my research results, or die!" The interstellar great captain dangerously shoulders a Barrett: "I see you're all dying to get locked up." Bai Su smiles and peeks her head out, holding a gleaming kitchen knife: "Time to eat! What are you all doing?" The big shots and the little villains, harmoniously putting their arms around each other's shoulders in a picture of fatherly love and filial piety: "Coming~~"

A global blackout of unknown origin causes schools to suspend classes, factories to shut down, and land, sea, and air transportation to be disrupted. All supplies in supermarkets are bought out, and a greater crisis quietly erupts. Persistent high temperatures, solar radiation, sand and dust storms, falling meteorites, tectonic plate fragmentation, torrential downpours, tsunamis and floods, insect plagues and snake infestations, influenza and plagues, mutated viruses, zombie sieges, biological mutations, extreme cold and blizzards, melting icebergs... Amidst these severe crises, human life has no guarantee of safety, and all social laws and order completely collapse. Jiang Si survived in the apocalypse for ten years. Her grandmother was swept away by a storm, her grandfather was washed away by a tsunami, her father was bitten to death by zombies, her mother fell ill and committed suicide, and she was dissected alive by a Mutant. With her entire family tragically dead, Jiang Si opens her eyes again to find that she has not only been reborn but also possesses a spatial dimension. At this time, there is still one month before the apocalypse's arrival. Jiang Si begins a frantic hoarding spree: RVs, helicopters, yachts, gold bars, gourmet food, weapons, medicine... There's also an impressively powerful White Tiger that walks right into her arms. Let me sniff it~ let me hug it~ let me rub its big fluffy tail~ Life is delightful. She refuses to believe that her entire family can be wiped out again this time! It's just that... Why does her White Tiger not only shed its fur, but also its skin? It even transforms into a handsome man!!!