It Started With A Contract

A few days before her wedding, Melanie's world shatters when her fiance cruelly walks away—only for her to discover he's marrying her sister instead, at the venue meant for her. Heartbroken, humiliated, and abandoned by her family, Melanie ends up in the arms of a cold, powerful stranger: Leonard Westwood, the ruthless billionaire CEO with secrets of his own. He offers her a way out: a two-year contract marriage. No love. No strings. She accepts. But nothing is ever just business when two broken hearts are forced to share the same space. As Melanie steps into her new life, she’s pulled into a twisted web of jealousy, obsession, and betrayal. Rose won’t stop until Melanie is ruined. Adrian, the man who left her, suddenly wants her back. And Leonard’s past won’t stay buried—not when a former lover returns with a vengeance. Worst of all, a hidden truth about Melanie’s identity threatens to turn everything upside down. What happens when they uncover the childhood bond they once shared—but long forgot? In a world of lies, power, and revenge... Will Melanie survive the game she never asked to play—or will falling in love cost her everything?

WARNING: DARK AND MATURE CONTENT. Readers discretion advised. Serena Alaric wanted nothing more than a quiet life, far from the shadows of her family’s dark past. But when masked enforcers storm her home and drag her into the clutches of the Council of Vitae, she learns her blood is the key to a deadly legacy she never asked for. Lucian Draven is the cold and ruthless leader of a powerful mafia syndicate, cursed to endure unimaginable pain. The Council claims Serena is his only salvation. Yet beneath the Council’s polished facade lies a web of lies, experiments, and betrayal that runs far deeper than either of them imagined. Forced into an uneasy alliance and given a time limit to produce an heir, Serena and Lucian must navigate a treacherous world of power and manipulation, where trust is a rare commodity. As they uncover the truth about the Council’s sinister plans, their hatred begins to give way to something unexpected—a bond forged in fire and blood. But with enemies closing in from all sides and time running out, Serena and Lucian must decide: will they fight their fates, or embrace the dangerous connection that could either save them, or destroy them both?

Zephany Draven is a shy, clumsy celebrity journalist who is constantly ridiculed for not getting the big scoops. She is soft-spoken and easily intimidated, so she looks weak. However, behind closed doors, she's Eclipse, an altogether tougher, loud-mouthed agent and quite ruthless and efficient. Kendrick Montclair is a gentle, positive artist who loves his family and remains optimistic despite his struggles. His gentle nature makes him easy to take advantage of. But secretly, he's Obscura, a cold, ruthless agent who is efficient and silent. Both work as partners in a secret organization that preserves hidden truths erased by governments, yet they remain completely unaware of each other's true identities. Their goal is to reach the highest level of clearance to access classified information. But just when they're on the verge of success, they fail. Then, a mysterious man appears with an offer—a contract marriage in exchange for the information they desperately seek. Trapped with no alternative, they sign the deal, having no idea that they just married their secret partner in crime. But neither expected what would happen next. ------------- Kendrick and Zephany sat by the glass wall, waiting for their food when a car suddenly crashed through. Kendrick pulled Zephany to safety just in time, but both got small cuts from the broken glass. "Are you okay?" they asked, checking each other. To their astonishment, the cuts healed before their eyes. Their minds raced. "Beside me, the only person I know who has that ability is." "No! She can't be that loud, short-tempered woman!" "No! He can't be that silent, obnoxious man!" "Did I marry my secret partner in crime?" They both shuddered at the thought.

Betrayed by his closest friend. Abandoned by his own family. Tossed into a death labyrinth, waiting for a second, crueler death. Aaron should have died — but fate had other plans. At the bottom of despair, he stumbled upon a sealed SSS-rank Dragon God, chained and forgotten by the world. In exchange for freedom, the Dragon offered him a contract and a new name, Three years of pain. Three years of torture. Three years of absorbing the ancient mana buried under the labyrinth. When Aaron rose again, he was no longer human. He was a Legendary Dragon — the first of his kind, carrying a power the world was never meant to see. Wielding the Beast Sovereign Ultimate Skill, Aaron can tame mythical beasts, spirits, and even monsters birthed from nightmares—and share their powers as his own. The fallen will rise. The abandoned races will follow. And his wives will fight beside him. This time, Aaron will not be a pawn. He will command. He will conquer. He will become a God. Additional tags: No Incest, No Rape,, Harem, No Loli, Succubus, Elf, Angel, Vampire, Cat girls, Dragon Girls, Fox Girls, Monster Girls, Slaves, Princess, Yandere, Righteous Characters, Primordial War, Peak Lore, Gods, Churches, Mana, Transmigration, Devil, Demon, Death, Evolution. Can't think of more clickbaits. Join the discord for more interaction! https://discord.gg/8US5kdFFpa

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"A marriage contract determines fate for a lifetime. As the once well-to-do Sang Wan marries into the wealthiest Shi family of Qingzhou, she faces a suspicious and difficult mother-in-law, a husband who cherishes his childhood sweetheart instead, a harsh eldest sister-in-law, and a cunning younger sister-in-law. The diffident Sang Wan retreats and concedes until she ultimately meets a tragic and desolate end, dying alone in a secluded corner of the Shi Mansion. Reborn in the sedan chair on her wedding day, where should she go? At the starting point of tragedy, with a chance to start anew, can she change her tragic fate and create a life filled with harmonious melodies for herself? In this life, she only desires a leisurely and peaceful existence, to truly live for once."

After her family’s powerful corporation collapsed, Isabelle Munro was left with nothing and no one. She hadn’t spoken to her sister Charlotte in years. Then the announcement was made, stating that Charlotte Munro was dead. Her orphaned twins were being sent to Isabelle, along with one final instruction: “You must marry Reign Kraus to understand who killed me. I love you… -Charlotte.” Reign was their family’s enemy. So cold, calculated, and impossible to read. He gave no explanation, simply agreed to the marriage without hesitation. Isabelle didn’t know why she was the one marrying him, or what her sister had been trying to protect. To her surprise, the twins spoke to each other freely when they thought no one could understand. But Isabelle could hear them. And the things they said didn’t make sense. Not yet… One thing became clear: Charlotte's death wasn't accidental. Her killer was free, and Reign Kraus had something to do with it. 

“We’re friends,” I said, voice barely steady. Aaron’s lips curled, slow and cruel. “No, we’re not.” “Friendship’s too pure for this.” His hand slid to my waist, hot and claiming as he yanked me flush against him. “Do friends kiss like this?” He kissed me. Hard. Possessive. “Or grab each other like this?” A squeeze to my ass. A gasp. “Or think filthy little thoughts?” His breath burned against my ear. “Touch themselves to it?” My cheeks flamed. My body betrayed me. “Stop lying, Venus.” His voice was a growl. “I feel it. Every time I’m near you.” I whispered, “But you don’t even like me.” His smile was pure sin. “I don’t have to like you to fuck you.” Then the offer: “Let’s get it out of our system. No lies. No strings. Just truth.” He grabbed my chin, eyes lit with hunger. “Say the word, princess.” A whisper against my lips— “I’ll ruin you.” And God help me… I wanted him to. --------- Aaron Sinclair needs a bride to claim his inheritance. Venus Carter needs a miracle to save her dying mother. What begins as a cold contract marriage spirals into a dangerous game of buried trauma, stolen identities, and forbidden attachment. He’s ruthless, closed off, and refuses to love. She’s resilient, lost, and refuses to stay unloved. But when secrets unravel revealing a stolen childhood, a tragic past, and a vengeful stepmother, their fake marriage is the only thing standing between them and destruction. In a world ruled by power and silence, will love dare to speak first or break them both instead?

When struggling civil servant Cecilia Bennett loses her job and finds herself drowning in bills, the last thing she expects is to be swept into the scandalous world of high society after a fateful accident involving billionaire CEO Leo Hartford. To avoid a media storm—and appease his controlling parents—Leo offers Cecilia a six-month contract marriage: no love, no intimacy, just a public charade. Desperate for money, Cecilia agrees, stepping into a glamorous world filled with lavish parties, ruthless exes, and a dangerously charming fake husband. But as sparks fly and real feelings start to bloom, the line between fake and reality blurs. When secrets from the past emerge—including Leo’s manipulative ex-girlfriend, a powerful criminal syndicate, and a murder cover-up—Cecilia and Leo find themselves in a battle not just for love, but survival. What started as a lie becomes their only truth. Will their contract end in heartbreak… or a happily ever after the world never saw coming?

Betrayed by her lover and offered as a sacrifice in a temple's ruined altar, Violet vowed to return the grievance a hundred-fold to all that conspired for her demise. The lover she cherished for almost 10 years left her for dead without even giving her a glimpse, selfishly saving only himself. What did she even do to deserve this betrayal? When did this evil plan of this man start? Did he have help from others? When her life was about to end, the temple gave her a gift to start over which she readily accepted at that time of desperation. The question was, is it really a gift or a curse?

Andrea Erwin had only been married for a week when she received a devastating phone call that her husband had been in a fatal car accident and didn’t survive. The shock sent her into early labor, and she gave birth to a premature baby boy. When she woke up, a man claiming to be her husband's older brother stood by her bed. He told her he believed his brother’s death was not an accident but murder. To uncover the truth, he asked her to enter a pretend marriage with him. As if that wasn’t enough, Andrea soon discovered that her late husband wasn’t who he claimed to be, he was actually the heir to a powerful and wealthy family. Determined to find out who killed her late husband, Andrea agreed to enter into a contract marriage with Gael . But as she stepped into a world of wealth, secrets, and lies, will Andrea regret not escaping to a faraway place with her baby or will she stay and fight till the end, giving her late husband justice and getting her baby the rights he deserves and amidst it all, is there a chance for this fake marriage to become a real one?

Anastasia Konstantinos despite being the daughter of an Alpha, was bullied by everyone and even her own family because she had selective mutism. This affected her life, her confidence, and her mental health, but she was willing to endure everything since she had nowhere else to go. However, on the day her father had announced she would be demoted to an omega, her knight in shining armor showed up. 'Who dares to demote Alpha Viktor's mate to an omega'. Never in a million years did Anastasia imagined she'd find her mate, let alone turning out to be the most powerful Alpha of all time, Alpha Viktor. Now, they were all going to fall on their knees and ask her for a second chance, but will she ever forgive them to all the pain that they caused her? Well, let's find out together...

Eden Rosalyn a powerful mafia boss was rejected by a woman. Now he swears to take back what belongs to him but it's seems the lady has a guardian angel with her. Jade emathyst a CEO of a famous Company vowed to protect her.

“I love you, Heidi. And I will continue to love you, even when you're not my mate.” Those were Craig, my childhood sweetheart’s exact words on my 18th-birthday. I stupidly believed him, offering him my innocence. I was madly in love. I believe my saving grace was when he wanted our first time to be when I finally had my wolf. “I want to deflower you when you have your wolf and know we're mates. I heard it's a magical feeling. I'd want to experience.” he had said. “What if I'm not your mate?” I asked, but he never answered. I should have known his earlier declarations were false. He won't love me if I'm not his mate. Today is my 21st-birthday. My worst nightmare came. I'm not his mate. But here he was marking me as his chosen mate in the woods at our usual spot. But everything went astray when the devil lycan king, Hunter, a hybrid, rumored to have murdered his parents in cold-blood at the age of seven, appeared. He's ruthless. Cold. Deadly. Unforgiving. The incarnation of pure evil. His arrival changed everything… I returned home only to find out the man I risked my life to help escape from the lycan king had found his mate. So he forgot about me. My position as his Luna for the past three years flushed down the drain. I became a laughingstock, often bullied by his new mate. What if my thirst for freedom lands me in the arms of the man I dreaded? Am I willing to accept his deal to become his toy? Is it worth my freedom? What if I also have a secret I'm hiding from him? Will I ever tell him about the son conceived from our first encounter in the woods?

Silver Scott, a multibillionaire bachelor and the heir of silver sky Group in city B. The wealthiest and most famous ruthless bachelor in whom every girl love to have, not minding about his cruel dominatory aura. He is known for his prominent perseverance and outstanding performance in the business world. He is the dream of all girls and is rumoured to take no liking to women. Since he has been appearing on stage or broadcast for business purposes, he has never been seen with a woman, while his parents and grandparents are pestering him to get married or they arrange a woman for him. Ryain Flora, a beautiful average woman in her late 20's , working as a photographer in an entertainment company in city B. She, a brave and generous woman living with her wicked stepmother and siblings. She had been the one taking care of her family since the death of her parents from a car accident. She always wish luck could bring back her dead parents so she could continue the happy life she once had with them when they were still alive. Due to some financial and psychological issue Flora faced, she came in contact with Scott and both agreed on a contract marriage. The story changes as it continues....

When medical student Lior Atheria desperately needs money for her mother's cancer treatment, she never expected salvation to come from the arrogant billionaire she insulted at a coffee shop. Lucien Pembroke owns half the city and controls a multi-billion dollar empire, but he can't complete the most important merger of his career without a wife. The solution? A contract marriage with the defiant little woman who dared to call him "unnecessarily complicated." But Lucien's world is darker than Lior ever imagined. Family secrets, dangerous enemies, and a past betrayal that shaped him into the ruthless man he is today. When their fake marriage puts her in the crosshairs of his enemies, Lucien will do anything to protect what's his. Even if it means keeping her captive in his penthouse prison. Warning: Contains mature content (18+)

When Daniel White — a shut-in with a love for fantasy, comics, and drawing — dies unexpectedly, Waking up in a goblin nest on a brutal, modern-medieval world crawling with humans, elves, beastfolk, demons, and scheming gods, Daniel — now Seere — finds himself at the bottom of the food chain. Armed with Arts & Crafts 101, a system that lets him draw objects, abilities, and even biological modifications into reality in exchange for EXP, Seere quickly learns survival means more than hiding — it means culling the weak, harvesting the strong, and evolving by any means necessary. -- join my discord https://discord.gg/PyRtY39T

Riley Lynn’s brother is in jail for a crime that he did not commit. Taken by surprise by this news, in pure desperation, she will take any job to raise the money needed to free him. Riley believes that she is all her brother has got, and she will do anything to free him from the hole he was sent to wrongfully. In her journey to prove her brother’s innocence to get him out of prison, Riley meets the infamous Vincent Luciano, a millionaire, who agreed to hire Riley as his girlfriend for ten thousand dollars. A deal that was only struck so that his mother will ease the pressure on him to find a wife. The story continues and as Riley becomes enmeshed in Vincent’s world, he falls for her, and she starts to have feelings for him as well. Despite her romance with Vincent, as she grows closer to the Luciano’s, Riley realizes that they might be somehow involved in her brother's conviction. Journeying deeper into a world of wealth and conspiracies, Riley is forced to rely on Vincent, although, doing so could cost her everything. Riley agrees to pretend to date millionaire Vincent Luciano for a fee, falling in love was not in the contract and so was not the fact that the Luciano family may have something to do with her brother’s conviction

Paula is a girl from a poor background who had no support or help and she had the aim of being successful and become a graduate,Paula met a guy named John. John Redson is from a very rich and spoilt family ,John liked Paula and seeing her goals with no supporter decided to help Paula but putting her on one condition ,their shoulld be contract marriage amongst themselves.Paula accepted with the only solution to be able to achieve her goals .During the life of Paula after school she met her best friend Augustine and started falling in love with him forgetting her contract marriage ,the marriage ended up into pieces and more obstacles came after read alone with me in the amazing story.

After a one night stand, Iris finds herself in a contract Marriage with a prince she didn't love. To make matters worse, she found out months later that she's pregnant with his child.As a free willed princess, she feels trapped band longer to escape this marriage. However, everything changes when she finds out that he has been secretly in love with her for a long time. Will she continue to resent him and the marriage or will she try to find a way to make the marriage work?

[Warning: This novel features Mature Content 18+] Separating from her mother after 11 years brought out a lot of change in Ayana. Her cheerful self was gone, she was quieter and reversed. When she thought everything would change for the better, she was betrothed to a vampire. It was a political marriage. If that was not the worst, that man hated humans. The rumors said he killed humans just for pleasure. Just when Ayana thought she was ready, life gives her another surprise, her husband is a handsome swindler that likes to aggravate her with his sweet talk. He is an expert actor who likes to pretend his love for her. Can she resist her husband's charm and walk out of the marriage with an intact heart? Excerpt: “I will go first. I, Luca Winter, would assist and help Ayana Winter on her revenge plan and would never harm and hurt her. In return, I will ask for something Ayana Winter possesses and she had to give it to me willingly as the payment of my help.” Luca said casually. Ayana frowned as she looked at Luca. “Is it my father's journal?" Ayana said as she looked at the man, voicing her suspicion. Ayana noticed as the man's smile freeze for a millisecond. The man tried to act casual, but Ayana has got her answer. Ayana smiled as she finally got the response. The man was after her father’s mysterious journal. “I will give it to you if it is on my hand,” Ayana said still with a smile on her face, "and if not, you would have to ask for another thing with a similar value, take it or leave it." In her heart, Ayana promised to herself that she would never claim the book as hers, therefore Luca would never have a chance to claim it as his. She cannot believe the man, but she knew she needed his help if she wanted to make evident progress in her plan.

Billionaire’s Contract Wife She signed the contract to save her life. She never expected to lose her heart. When Lia Hart's father dies, he leaves behind nothing but debt—and a target on her back. Homeless, jobless, and desperate, she receives a midnight call from the man who now owns everything: Zayn Knight. Cold, powerful, and untouchable, Zayn offers her a deal she can’t refuse. One year as his contract wife. No love. No attachment. No escape. But behind the mask of power lies a deeper game. And the most dangerous contract… is the one written between hearts.

"Born in a house that never wanted him. Raised by a world that ignored him. This is not just his story… this is the rise of a man who built his empire from absolutely nothing." In a small village hidden in the heart of Japan, Veena — a silent, kind-hearted woman — fights a daily battle against cruelty, disrespect, and loneliness inside her husband's prestigious family. Her only crime? Not being 'good enough' in their eyes. But when life seemed darkest, fate gifted her something precious — a son. Yet, even his first cry was met not with love, but with whispers of rejection. No blessings. No smiles. Only fear from those who knew… that this boy would one day become something far greater than anyone ever imagined. From a child unloved to a man unstoppable, this is the story of a boy who dared to rise beyond bloodlines, betrayals, and broken beginnings. Will he crumble under the weight of humiliation, or will he forge his own destiny? A journey of resilience, ambition, and transformation begins here… “He Started With Nothing” is not just a novel — it’s a reminder that greatness doesn’t require a blessing. Only the courage to fight back.”

[Warning: Mature Content, R18+] [Completed] [Join my Discord server to see more pictures of Amy and Henry. https://discord.gg/2uRyaUNAYg] She’s broke and lost everything, left with nothing but debts and liabilities. He’s rich and has everything, heir to a multi-billion company. Two different people, drawn together by their needs or is it fate? **** Amelia Bell was only 22 years old when her parents, brother, and sister-in-law died in a car crash. Her brother’s injured children are now her responsibility. She sold everything that she owns, she's in huge debt and all she can do now is just cry her eyes out. And then it struck her… the answer to her question… where will she get money for the operation? Right… she hasn't done everything so far, she hasn't tried selling herself yet. It was a desperate move but she had no other solutions left. She was immediately pulled back from her thoughts when the man shouted. "This is insane, his qualifications are simply impossible… Now he asks me to find him a pure and innocent one this time… Even if they signed a 6-month contract to be his, those women still fell in love with him even if they knew that after 6 months they would be evicted from his life… … I will never be able to find that pure and innocent woman that he is looking for even if I offer them 5 million upfront." Without hesitation Amy ran after the man, climbing up the stairs as fast as she could. "Excuse me, mister." "What do you need miss? I'm in a hurry." "I want the job… The 6-month contract, I can do it." "So I guess you also heard that I need a pure and innocent woman, even I don't know what it means." "Will a virgin count? I-I'm a virgin, perhaps t-that's what your boss wants, right?" Amy boldly stated. Then finally the boss, Mr. Welsh faced her… She didn’t expect him to be this young, perhaps almost her age. She was imagining an old man or someone not as handsome as him. “You should not stop breathing angel, that’s dangerous, you might faint. Who knows what will I do to you once you become unconscious.” Amy gasped, ‘What the hell just happened to me,’ she cursed internally while still staring at the man in front of him. He then leaned closer to her. “I've heard you've got something for me. I can't wait to receive your gift, my angel. I'm Henry.” ******** The book cover is AI-generated and edited by the author, please don't use it without permission.

A noble girl slipped away from her father's endless nagging, hoping for a moment of quiet in the city’s back alleys. But just as she rounded a corner, a boy with pale white hair and a butler’s uniform leapt over her from the rooftops. Their eyes met for a split second — sharp and urgent — before he vanished, his hurried steps fading into the distance. She thought it was a strange, fleeting encounter. Until she returned home. There he was, standing in her family’s estate, introduced as their new butler. Uneasy silence quickly settled between them. But as days passed, circumstances shifted. One event after another forced them to flee, setting them on an unexpected adventure. That’s when they met a man who bound them to a twelve-year contract. Now tied to a contract they were forced to collect and restore artifacts.

A heart-wrenching tale of love and betrayal, broken trust and hidden secrets, mysteries and a supernatural world. Love in difficult times when all hope seems lost. Bianca sacrificed everything to help Enzo secure a future for himself after the accident that left him crippled, feeling worthless and eventually losing everything. Grateful, he married her; but his love didn’t last. Over time, he grew distant, disregarded her feelings, and eventually betrayed her, believing she's just a poor orphan from the slums who had no worth. What he doesn't know is that there is more to Bianca's identity, personality and origin than meets the eye. Then, his boss; Alex Wood, the ruthless billionaire, came into the picture. ***** When mysteries align with reality, some stories remain untold and some myths unfathomed. Let’s go on this rollercoaster ride together. Note: An Urban fantasy story with lots of twists, mysteries, and triggers. Certainly different from what you've ever read or seen in a long while...