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She gave up her dream of shining on the ballerina stage —for him. She sacrificed her self-respect —for him. She forgot her true identity —for him. But even after all that, she couldn’t compare to the woman who held Ryan’s heart. Arwen Quinn, heiress of prestigious Quinn family, realized too late that no matter what she did, she would never win Ryan’s love. The future that awaited her was a life trapped in endless misery of a loveless marriage. So, decisively, she ends their relationship and walks away. What she didn’t expect was that in breaking free from Ryan, she had opened the door for Aiden to enter her life — a chance that he had been waiting for. Aiden Winslow, an enigmatic CEO isn’t just mysterious —he is determined, and won’t allow to take Arwen away from him again. ____ Excerpt: Aiden narrowed his eyes, “Are you sure about this?” “If I wasn’t sure, I wouldn’t have asked,” Arwen replied coolly. “Stop dawdling. If you’re unwilling, I’ll find someone else who can get the marriage certificates today.” His expression darkened as he pulled her close. “Once offered to me, it’s mine alone.” Unfazed, Arwen asked, “So, do you accept? If yes, we’ll get the certificates now.” “On one condition,” he said. “I don’t do contract marriages. The woman I marry will be the woman I share my bed with. If you agree, then we’ll—” “Not a problem. Let’s go,” Arwen said without letting him finish, pulling him into the Civil Marriage Bureau.

Xavier wasn't expecting much from today—maybe a boring meeting, definitely some subpar coffee. What he didn’t expect was a silver lance aimed at his neck, a teenage girl with the attitude of a war-hardened NPC, or getting dragged across several floors like a human mop. When an encounter with a very aggressive seventeen-year-old turns into a rooftop revelation, Xavier learns the impossible: he’s an Executioner, born with a power called a Gate—and monsters are out to kill people like him. No, he doesn’t remember signing up for this. Yes, it’s apparently non-refundable. Add in a teleporting hallway, a superpowered girl who clearly skipped the empathy tutorial, and a muscle-bound giant that could double as a building—and Xavier’s world is flipped upside-down faster than you can say, “I’m hallucinating now.” It’s his first day as an Executioner. He’s already regretting everything.

In a cosmos where the Heavenly Dao is broken, its seven sentient Aspects warring for dominance, true power is not found in brute force, but in understanding. In the Empyrean Realm, Jian Feng, the Young Lord of the ancient Azure Dragon Clan, is a prodigy unlike any other. Born with an unnerving calm and a mind that operates on a level beyond his peers, he is respected for his wisdom and feared for his unfathomable intellect. While others cultivate Qi, Jian Feng cultivates schemes, his every move part of a grand design years in the making. His serene life of study is shattered when a silent, horrifying plague descends upon his clan’s territories. Entire villages are discovered not dead, but hollowed out, their life force and spiritual energy harvested with terrifying precision, leaving behind nothing but fragile husks of dust. Where others see a curse or a demonic art, Jian Feng perceives the horrifying truth through his secret ability: the Star-Chart of a Myriad Daos. This system, bound to his soul, is no simple interface; it allows him to perceive the fundamental threads of reality. He sees that the plague is no random act of violence, but a clean, industrial-scale harvest, its tracks erased by a masterful manipulation of the Dao of Ruin. This single crime pulls Jian Feng into a vortex of cosmic conspiracy. He soon discovers the "whispering plague" is merely a symptom of the silent war between the seven Aspects of the Heavenly Dao, a conflict that threatens to unravel all of existence. To confront a power that can challenge heaven itself, Jian Feng knows he cannot rely on strength alone. He must forge an alliance of unprecedented power—the Celestial Constellation.

Synopsis : En Haïti, en 2030, alors qu’une guerre civile ravage le pays, naît un enfant nommé Kali, marqué par une rune ancienne — celle d’Èzili Dantò, l’esprit vaudou de la bravoure… et de la fureur. Kali porte en lui un pouvoir immense, aussi dangereux que sacré. À 16 ans, tous les porteurs de runes sont traditionnellement capturés pour être transformés en armes vivantes. Mais Kali refuse. Après la mort de son père bien-aimé, il s’enfuit. Il choisit son propre destin : protéger les siens, unifier les clans, et briser le cycle de la guerre. Traqué par les autorités, confronté aux esprits, aux porteurs rivaux et aux trahisons, Kali devra apprendre à maîtriser sa rune… avant qu’elle ne le consume.

She wasn’t meant to stand in the spotlight. Not with her raw voice, untamed spirit, and a heart that refused to bend to the rules of fame. But when the world tried to silence her, she sang louder. In a glittering industry built on perfection, she chose truth — even when it came at the cost of love, reputation, and her place on the stage. He saw her fire before she did. He stood by her when no one else dared. But when pressure cracked their fragile connection, he let go… and she was forced to rise alone. Through whispered betrayals, haunting melodies, and a silence heavier than any applause, she discovers that freedom is not the absence of pain — but the decision to sing through it anyway. And when he returns — too late, too tender, and yet still hers — they share one final kiss that doesn’t save them… but leaves a note behind that no one else will ever hear. More Than Free is a heartbreaking and luminous story of self-discovery, first love, and the music that remains long after the song ends.

   She woke up alone with no memory of who she was or where she was. The only thing she was sure or was her ability to fly. But she has no wings. No matter "For now I can't fly, so be my wings"  The women flew into her life and when she had no one.   "I can not take you home but I can find you a place where you will belong."

With a knack for weaving gripping narratives that blur the line between dreams and reality, I delves into the complexities of the human mind and the mysteries of fate.

Sirius, a problem child, is the 2nd son of a Viscount born without a stigma, the symbol of the human race. Despite this, he doesn't hesitate to show how he is special.

Intrigued by the possibility of quick earnings, Jay Garrick, a 23-year-old graduate student, impulsively accepts a dubious job offer. However, this decision takes a harrowing turn when he is abducted and transported to an undisclosed facility. Unveiling the nature of the task, he realizes he's bound to infiltrate a stranger's consciousness and extract concealed information—an irreversible commitment. Within the enigmatic realm of another person's mind, Jay encounters a mysterious entity named X, the gatekeeper of sought-after knowledge. Despite repeated attempts to extract the information, he fails, plunging into a desperate quest for escape from this mental labyrinth. To break free, he's forced to engage in a series of challenges and games orchestrated by X, revealing a fantastical world teeming with dragons, magic, cities, and spaceships—transcending genres. As the stakes escalate, Jay grapples with unraveling the enigma that binds him to this alternate reality. Hidden within the recesses of his mind lies a profound mystery, intricately linked to his past and present. Determined to escape the clutches of his own psyche, Jay must decipher the underlying reasons for this surreal ordeal, ultimately striving to expose the truth that holds the key to his liberation. The question remains: Will he triumph in extracting the vital information and conquer the illusions within, or will he be ensnared forever in this kaleidoscopic maze of the mind?

Hayden Moretti, heir to a global crime empire, lost everything the night his mother was murdered. Raised in blood and vengeance, he swore to destroy the man responsible—Alexander Nicholas. But Hayden doesn't want to kill him. Not yet. He wants to make his enemy suffer in the cruelest way: through his only daughter, Ana. Ana Nicholas is brilliant, stubborn, and untouched by the dark world her father rules. She wants nothing to do with mafia wars. But when Hayden enters her life, dark, rich, and charming, she finds herself drawn to him—until she discovers his secret. He forces her into marriage with threats and manipulation, intending to shatter her heart. But love isn’t predictable. Hayden’s walls crack. So do hers. Their story becomes a deadly dance between hate and love, lies and truth. By the time she knows the full truth, it’s too late. She’s already his. And he’s already hers. Together, they’ll burn the world down for revenge.

I am the youngest son of the Jaegal clan’s leader — and a failure. At twelve, they discovered I suffered from an incurable condition: I couldn’t cultivate or manipulate formations. To my family, that was the same as being dead. Without honor or future, I was sent to a place no one took seriously: the Low Mist Sect — a handful of forgotten monks in the mountains, with no warriors, no reputation, no power. The only thing they cultivate is silence. Mocked as cowards and laughed at by the entire murim world, they never raise swords — but they know exactly where swords will fall. And it was there, among shadows and silence… that I began to see the world as it truly is.

In a future where death is obsolete and the elite live forever above the clouds, the rest of humanity survives below—lost in addiction, poverty, and simulation. When a high-profile immortal is found murdered in a society where killing has become rare and unimaginable, elite investigator Cael Nox is called to uncover the truth. Cold, brilliant, and trained in unshackled logic, Cael follows the clues into the decaying depths of the city. But something is wrong in the lower districts. Whispered rumors speak of illegal births, vanishing records, and a presence that doesn’t belong. As Cael descends, reality begins to fracture—and what he finds may challenge not just the law… but the nature of justice itself.

Uncanny Mind', tells the story of a boy with extraordinary intelligence thrust into a dangerous and competitive world. His skills becoming his sole hope for survival in this dog-eat-dog society – it's not only a struggle to live among everyone else but also against them. The main character must use every ounce of his wit and cunning to rise above oppressive forces that seek nothing less than complete dominance over him. Faced with countless obstacles on all sides, our protagonist is forced to adapt quickly or die trying. Through trial and error and careful planning he soon learns to leverage his exceptional abilities, but will they be enough? Throughout the narrative, there are numerous exciting plot twists as our lead navigates through an array of treacherous ethical dilemmas in an attempt to reach some level of safety for himself where he can finally use his intellect outside the confines of oppression coming from those who wish to subvert any competition using whatever means necessary. Join us in Uncanny—where outsmarting death has never been so exhilarating!

In a world where power is currency and magic decides your worth, Logan Von is born without an Essentia core—unseen, unranked, and unchosen. Stripped of nobility and crushed by a society that reveres only the awakened, he vows to live quietly, far from the gilded towers of privilege. But the gods are not done with him. When a single moment of defiance catches the attention of Kael’Thorne—a silent cosmic force who despises fate’s rigidity—Logan is offered something no mage, beastmaster, or sovereign has ever possessed: a system without allegiance. A path without rules. Power unshaped by lineage or divine favor. As kingdoms tremble and pantheons whisper, Logan must decide: will he use this gift to survive the world that abandoned him... or to rewrite it? The game has changed. And the *coreless* no longer play by its rules.

When Steven Patrick, a regular young man, wakes up inside a high-tech simulation known as The Mind Reaper, he finds himself among a group of strangers around the galaxy that are abducted—each with a past they’d rather forget and a secret that could cost them their lives. Trapped with no way of escaping, they are forced to compete in a series of brutal, mind-bending games designed not just to test their strength—but their sanity. As the players are pushed through a series of mind-altering survival games, Steven quickly realizes that this is no ordinary test. The Reaper manipulates memories, injects hallucinations, and reshapes reality itself. Each round is deadlier than the last, where trust can be fatal and the past is a weapon. Escape seems impossible. Trust is a gamble. And every choice could mean life or death. As the clock ticks and the body count rises, the players must decide: will they fight together, or turn on one another to survive? The question remains—who will make it to the end, and who will become just another piece in the game?

Lex has never felt content. His life been mostly devoid of meaning and he seems truly lost. Until one day he is sent to a strange space resembling his school. With dangerous creatures forcing him to either confront his fears or turn his back he has a choice. Can Lex confront and overcome these spaces or will he eventually fall into despair, for when he returns back to reality not everything is the same as it was...

Jay Riemman , disappointed in the oppressive reality of the 22nd century is given a chance to destroy the society of the rich and powerful when Rifts begin to appear on Earth. [This is my effort in creating a somewhat of a "villain" protagonist who is not supported by a super system designed for him nor an immense plot armor, but who survives by using logical thinking, relying on strong teammates, and using underhanded methods] [A lot of my inspiration comes from other novels that deal with the concept of portals to other worlds, but I am trying to make this work differentiate as much as possible by mixing various other concepts and some of my original ideas] [Oh this is already too long but closing, I need to emphasize that this novel is something I do for fun and every possible feedback will be very helpful] (The cover picture doesn't belong to me, if you are the artist that created it please message me or leave a comment if you want it removed)

I'm publishing this novel on Royalroad. Having survived the punishment of the goddesses, Morvian was surviving on the outskirts of Rusthole. His heart grew calloused each day to be ready for one day. For the awakening ceremony. The man who passed it could become a Revenant. One who is the pinnacle of human evolution. One who dictates the rules of the universe and decides his own destiny. However, who could have known that by becoming a Revenant, he would only be more tightly bound in the chains of fate and hope. Is he willing to sacrifice everything for his own freedom? Or is he only a slave to his own hope?

Hell Minds What if the stories you told… started to tell themselves back? Kaira, a sharp-witted teen with a voice made for the mic, starts a podcast with her four closest friends—Malik the skeptic, Juno the tech genius, Ezra the horror buff, and Lia the quiet empath. Their show, Hell Minds, is meant to be a fun dive into the world’s most terrifying real-life ghost stories—from haunted dolls to cursed houses. But as the podcast gains popularity, strange things begin happening. The lights flicker every time Ezra speaks. Malik dreams of voices he never heard before. Lia swears the ghosts are listening. And one day, their latest episode doesn’t upload—because the file has been changed. Someone… or something… added a voice that doesn’t belong to any of them. Now, the friends aren’t just telling ghost stories. They’re living them. And the deeper they dig, the more they realize: some stories want to be left alone.

Dans un monde où l’oubli est loi, refuser est un crime. Neran voit ce que personne ne devrait voir : des personnes effacées, des lieux modifiés, des souvenirs niés. Quand il dit « non », la réalité cède… et le monde le désigne comme une anomalie. Pour survivre, il devra plonger au cœur du Voile — cet espace instable entre perception et vérité — et découvrir un pouvoir interdit : celui de refuser l’effacement. Mais chaque refus l’éloigne un peu plus de ce qu’il était. Traqué par les Sentinelles, hanté par ce qu’il ramène à l’existence, Neran devra choisir : préserver l’ordre, ou imposer une nouvelle réalité — la sienne.

From the outside, Ainsley Briar is every parent's dream: talented, obedient, graceful. But inside, she is suffocating beneath the impossible standards set by her perfection-obsessed parents, Elizabeth and Sebastian, who see her not as a daughter, but as a project to sculpt. Her days are orchestrated down to the minute. Her thoughts are monitored. Her dreams are dismissed. Behind closed doors, Ainsley begins to fracture. Her identity, her very sense of self, is buried under years of praise that felt more like pressure and silence that screamed. When a rare connection with a classmate awakens something long-buried in her, Ainsley starts to imagine a life beyond control. One where she’s allowed to exist as she is.

Failure? Pain? Regret? These were the things which had assaulted him for a very long time. Over 6 years of constant pain, shame and disappointment. Sometimes he prayed to imaginary gods, others he indulged in wishful thinking...But who would have thought it could have changed like that? Who could have thought, that the very piece of shit, the world never cared for, will become the very peice of shit which the world would now loathe.

A man. Two daughters. A perfect life, until tragedy struck. Now, to protect them, he must resurrect the past he buried deep. The monster within."

Chris, the focused hockey captain with no time for drama, and Jade, the bold and unpredictable best friend of his stepsister, never expected anything more than casual sparks. What began as a secret friends-with-benefits arrangement—fueled by adrenaline, teasing, and late-night kisses—starts to unravel their emotional walls. As stolen moments turn into meaningful ones, and secrecy starts to weigh heavy, their carefully drawn lines begin to blur. But in a house full of eyes, a school full of rumors, and a past full of baggage, falling in love was never part of the plan.