Exchanged Groom

Seventeen-year-old Grayson has endured a harrowing childhood, leaving him with a dark and twisted philosophy. Driven by this painful doctrine, he imposes his skewed beliefs on everyone and everything around him. His malevolent actions catch the attention of an ancient evil. This being, shrouded in darkness and legend, sees in Grayson the potential for a successor. Seeing Grayson's potential, the ancient evil begins to groom him for a destiny filled with darkness. As Grayson is drawn deeper into this sinister path, he must confront the shadows of his past and question whether he has the strength to defy his foretold fate. Theós, an ancient deity whose origins are lost in time, rules over all, instilling fear in those who know him. "If it is not withhin Theós' plan, it cannot be done!" Will Grayson succumb to the darkness within, fall under the rule of Theós, or find the courage to forge a different destiny? The battle for his soul has begun, and the outcome will determine the future of all those around him. I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com

Five years ago, Aurora Hayes left Bellmare Island with a broken heart, vowing never to return. The love of her life, Cassian Wolfe, had promised to follow her, but on the night they were supposed to leave together, he never showed. She never knew why. Now, an unexpected wedding invitation forces her back to the island—because the groom is none other than Cassian himself. Determined to find closure, Aurora attends, only to realize that the past is far from buried. Cassian is distant yet undeniably drawn to her, and whispers of a secret arrangement between him and his fiancée, Eleanor Sinclair, begin to surface. Strange anonymous notes appear, urging Aurora to uncover the truth. As the wedding draws near, she finds herself entangled in a web of hidden lies, forbidden love, and choices that could change everything. When the truth finally comes to light, Aurora and Cassian must decide: Is love worth fighting for, even when the world stands against them? Or are some hearts meant to remain apart, hidden beneath the veil of the past?

Li Weisheng was just an overworked office worker—until he dropped dead and woke up in the body of a useless groom about to marry the cold and powerful Sect Leader of the Misty Jade Palace, Mu Qinglian. Everyone in the sect hates him. His own wife barely acknowledges him. And worst of all, they all think he’s weak. But when a mysterious system gives him a choice—run away and gain a treasure, or go through with the wedding and instantly reach Fusion Realm Peak—he makes the obvious decision. Now, he possesses unparalleled strength, yet no one knows it but him. As enemies rise and conspiracies unfold, Li Weisheng plays the role of a harmless, useless husband—all while secretly shaping the world from the shadows. After all, if they want to underestimate him… why not let them?

On the day Zhou Bai officially became a landlady, a mysterious game descended! She exchanged several buildings in the city for a mysterious reward. After the game officially started, her reward arrived! Result... Transported to another world, surrounded by monsters, starting with a shabby little house. Territory??? Is that all??? To survive, Zhou Bai could only diligently work on construction. Before long, she turned her territory into one of the top cities and continued to be the 'landlady' of another world. Elves, dwarfs, orcs, goblins... all became her 'tenants'.

An Nuan thought that she was going to have her happy ending, marrying the love of her life when the man left her on their wedding day. "Pei Zhi Yi, the moment you step into the elevator, it's over between us." An Nuan thought that she could stop her fiance from leaving, but that man still left for the other woman. The wedding hall was prepared and the guests had all arrived. With no groom beside her, An Nuan decided that she would marry anyone willing. “An Nuan, if you are willing, then how about considering me as your groom?” Unexpectedly, the young master of the Lin family, Lin Xiao Feng stepped forward to offer himself. An Nuan did not expect much from this marriage, especially when they both agreed that they were seeking to gain something through this marriage. Lin Xiao Feng needed someone as his wife in his political career. Meanwhile, she just needed to marry someone to get over Pei Zhi Yi. As someone who was disappointed by love, An Nuan no longer wanted to believe in love. She never thought that the marriage that she did not expect would turn out better than she had expected. Young Master Lin would pamper her and support her whenever she needed help. Wasn’t their marriage just for show? --- Cover and characters Illustration commission by kirinlukis --- Shared universe with: 1. Loving You Too Much 2. True Love and Other Lies 3. A Lifetime with You 4. The Dragon Beside Me 5. Love So Sweet 6. Commander Qi's Runaway Wife 7. The Wedding Planner's Romance 8. The Author Must Die

A beauty. A goddess. A charmer. If you ask anyone how they would describe Chen Lin, it would be those three words. She is an influential figure in the entertainment industry, known as the 'Film Goddess'. She had been an actress for about a decade and had won various awards in recent years. However, this highly sought-after actress abruptly took a year off, leaving everyone stunned. The masses then learned one day that Chen Lin is getting married! But then something unexpected happened. Someone crashed their wedding and announced that she is pregnant with the groom’s child, and it was Chen Lin’s close Friend, Liu Yanmei! She grew up with this girl all her life! Chen Lin enraged, hurried outside and bumped into the groom's half-brother, who he always hated before. She then decided to make an offer that would change the course of both of their lives. She said, “Wu Yuxuan, marry me and I’ll give you everything you want!” Wu Yuxuan then replied, “Does that include your heart?” She responded, "Not now, But in the future I will!" ——— [Cover image does not belong to me. It's for temporary use only and If you're the owner and you wish to take it down plesse tell me.]

DING! [Ist Skill Devour Successful] ______ "They say a man's skills are honed over a lifetime, but what if he could devour them all in an instant?" Ryuen Takeru, a skilled, retired assassin, decides to pursue a better job that would keep him away from the dark life he once led. However, after a while, that peace was shattered when an unexpected train ride derailed reality itself, throwing him into a world and a life he had always hated. A world teetering on the brink of ruin, destroyed by an apocalypse as a result of the unending war between multiple races. Unfortunately, the post-apocalypse had already begun. Ryuen finds himself captured, exchanged, and made to serve kings of different nations. Yet fate had more in store for him. A devastating twist, capable of destroying or elevating him—the one thing he had overlooked as normal until the moment he was informed. A curse. Possible reincarnation? [Skill Devourer Activated: Plunder, Consume, Adapt, Evolve.] Nevertheless, for everything given, something must be taken—or perhaps sacrificed.

Until Adriana's 20th birthday, she had no idea her own father had exchanged her with money, years back. To make matters worse, he signed a document, giving her up for marriage. A 20 year old girl who had a full life ahead of her had to just marry and live with a stranger? Could anyone think of their father this way? Would you have accepted the marriage? Do you think Adriana also did? Well, that is life, full of uncertainties. Read as Adriana goes through all the twist life brings her way.

Gwen lost her parents at the age of ten she was then taken by her uncle as a guardian her uncle claimed to not take her in if no payment was included for the task hence her entire heritage was taken, hence left with nothing. But her life takes a wrong turn when her uncle is in debt and she is the exchange to a heartless tycoon. Can she melt this cold hearted man or will she just be an object of exchange

Sakura Suzuki has always prioritised her friendship with Mia Yoshino, even when it meant burying her own heart. In their second year of college, both girls fall for Haru Soma, but when Mia confesses her feelings, Sakura chooses loyalty over love, silently stepping aside to help Mia win his affection. Years later, on Mia and Haru’s wedding day, the carefully constructed facade shatters. In a shocking turn of events, Haru kisses Sakura—the maid of honour—and confesses a long-hidden truth: "It was always you, Sakura," he said softly, his voice rough. "I've always loved you. Not Mia. You." Guilt and longing consume Sakura as she grapples with the revelation. That night, she makes a wish at 11:11—and wakes up nine years earlier, back in college, on the day she first met Haru. Given a second chance, Sakura is determined to claim the love she sacrificed—but rewriting the past is far more complicated than she imagined. Her choices start to unravel everything she once knew. Friendships are tested, hearts are broken, and Sakura must confront the painful truth: Pursuing her own happiness could cost her everything she holds dear. Will she find the love she's always dreamed of, or will her second chance destroy the very life she hoped to protect?

Killed On The Roof Top On Her Wedding Day By Her Just-Wedded-husband,Jasmine Trevor begged for a second chance at life. As If The Universe Heard Her Plea,Jasmine Trevor Was Reborn To Two Days Before Her Wedding With Jack Raven. This Life,She Vowed To Change Her Fate While Face Slapping Jack And Get A Sweet Revenge. What Would Be The Perfect Face-Slapping Than Getting Married To His Rival?? Jasmine Went Ahead With The Wedding,on the aisle,she took everyone by surprise by introducing a new groom while she had security men throw Jack Out Of The Hall. A Villian Was Made. Getting Married To The Infamous Billionaire Monster Who Was Tagged As The Killer Of His Parents,Jasmine Was In For A Ride She Never Bargained For. Jasmine’s Taste For Revenge Made Her Get Entangled With The Sadistic Billionaire Who Has A Very Dark Past,One That Might Cloud Her….Thrust Into His Endless Abyss Through A Contract Marriage, Jasmine Was Stuck With Kingsley Elm—-Who Saw Her As His Possession. An Asset And His Obsession. “Be Tame,Little Vengeful Wife. You’re Mine Now.”

"You will be reborn as hope, My boy Milagro, Oh sorry its Kaan now." "What Reborn!!?" What is this stupid god of tales saying. *** Kaan born to bring hope somehow became a curse to bring the fall to all of the kingdoms. Well that's what the prophecy says. "Well who cares I will live in this world as the villain and create a hero." "..." "Well that failed huh...." "..." what will happen when the hand groomed hero by the villain defies his orders and ruins the plans made long back... what will happen when an obsessed hero captures the sacrificial villain.... "Jasper please listen to me." "no" "huuu... damn it."

Thania never expected that her simple act of helping an old man by the roadside would change her entire life. The man, who turned out to be a successful businessman, felt indebted to her and offered her a job. Without much thought, Thania accepted the offer, believing it was a great opportunity to improve her life. However, to her surprise, the job was far from ordinary. The man also asked her to replace his runaway daughter-in-law on the day of her wedding to his son, Gibran. In a desperate situation with no other options, Thania found herself trapped in a marriage that was not only unfamiliar but also cold and full of pain. Gibran, the man who was now her husband, did not welcome her warmly. To him, this marriage was merely an agreement to protect his family’s reputation. He could not accept Thania as his wife, let alone love her. Every day felt like a test, with Gibran constantly treating her with coldness and indifference, as if to remind her that she was just a replacement, not a choice. On one hand, Thania tried to endure, to understand the man, and to find a way to make this marriage more than just a formality. But the closer she tried to get, the more Gibran pushed her away. The continuous rejection and pain wore her down, leaving her with one lingering question—should she stay and fight or walk away from it all? What Thania didn’t realize was that behind Gibran’s cold demeanor lay a deep secret. A past that still haunted him, a reason why he couldn’t easily let another woman into his life. And when that secret finally came to light, would Thania still have the strength to stay? Or was it time for her to leave for good?

~Her Dream Wedding Turned Into A Nightmare~ “The groom-to-be hasn’t arrived yet?” Two hours had passed since the officiant came, yet Mala’s groom-to-be was nowhere to be seen. Then, a short message shattered everything. The wedding was canceled. Mala’s family was devastated, and her father refused to let his pride be trampled. In a sudden decision, Mala was forced to marry Arslan, her own best friend. But who would have thought? Arslan had secretly planned to marry her all along, waiting until he had successfully built his Selondok business from the ground up. Yet, can this marriage survive? Mala is still haunted by the wounds of her past, while Arslan carries feelings he has never voiced until fate binds them in an unexpected way. Can Mala accept Arslan as her husband? Or will this marriage destroy their friendship forever? A story of unexpected love, sacrifice, and the struggle to build dreams from scratch. Come and read their journey!

What would you do if your parents forced you to marry someone you didn't know in exchange for saving them from ruin?

In a world in ruin, Eren Veylen stumbles upon a powerful and sinister book—the Grimoire of Infinite Malice. The book, which feeds on life, souls, and essence, offers unimaginable power in exchange for a pact. As Eren accepts its dark offer, he embarks on a path that will consume his humanity and transform him into something far more dangerous. The grimoire craves sustenance, and its power knows no bounds. Can Eren maintain control, or will he be lost to the evil that now resides within him?

They say he is evil, they say he is ruthless, but why does he not conform to the rumors? -------- Adelaide, the Princess of Dystopia, bound by her duty to her subjects gets married to the Crown Prince of the enemy country, Asteria Adelaide had always heard about how her groom was a ruthless person, but why does he act differently? He doesn't show his ruthless and aggressive side towards her, rather, he is sweet towards her, which leaves her at a loss for words. Prince Ethan is an enigmatic human, and his actions always leave Adelaide confused. While Adelaide was figuring out Ethan, there were dangers lurking around the palace. Secrets to be unfolded, and questions to be answered. There is a lot to find out. In all of these, would Ethan and Adelaide stay together? Or would they be separated due to the secrets?

After losing everything, Arluna was thrown into a strange place in the middle of a galaxy. The owner of the place promised her a very important piece of information in exchange for her help. And actually the help requires her to be inside a book! It was an apocalypse world that she needs to save. Luckily, she has learned her lesson from her past experience. This time, she won't portray herself as a sacrificial hero. She will do anything for a price. She also added a bonus. She has decided to gather an army of her own for her revenge in the future.

Born and raised in a lab Tristan must figure out how to live and survive in the outside world. To make matters worse he has 4 others to look after. He's the oldest but is always being taken care of, to make sure his lab siblings want for nothing, Tristan will need to make a difficult decision. The goal is to provide for his siblings but he ends up living just like he was groomed to live. On top of everything else, there are four alphas who want to mate with him, and they don't mind sharing. Will Tristan accept his fate? Or will he runaway?

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What happens when the love of your life ends up being the love of someone's life? That's the tale of law student, Harmony, who meets a guy online and falls head over heels in love with him. Jeremy is charming, wealthy, and seems to be the perfect match for Harmony. But as their romance intensifies, Harmony's sister comes into the picture. Mara proves herself to be an obstacle in more ways than one as she threatens to destroy everything Harmony holds dear.

"Yuri, Pringles! We're out of Pringles!" "Great! 8 boxes of ramen! No, 10 boxes in exchange!" "Cola is clearly a product of the devil!" Cider, cola, cookies, ramen. I don't have any, so I'll make them.

Adrian Hudel has always been the invisible son in the Hu family, overshadowed by his elder brother Wryn, who was groomed to inherit the family business. Adrian’s only solace lies in his passion for painting, a dream he clings to amidst the cold indifference of his father, Wuner Hudel. But when Wryn abandons the family overnight, fleeing from an arranged marriage to the richest man in the country, Ethan Levistis, Adrian’s life takes a devastating turn. --- The cover is mine. The cover is of MC-Adrian Hudel. Free to collect. BL Story.

UNREQUITED LOVE: Dawn(18) becomes a maid for Grayson's family, in exchange for a place to stay. Dawn is plain,boring and a loner. Grayson is a playboy that does not care about anything. He has looks and family wealth. He finds Dawn to be weird just like everyone else but something draws him to her.

She was told that she was cursed. Perhaps she didn't need to be told. It was as clear as day. The only thing she wanted was MONEY. And she would do anything to get it. Even if it meant assuming the identity of her twin sister to change her fate. For one year. She didn't mind being a fake for one year and marrying the Wildfire Heir. He would barely be around, she had been told. 'He doesn't seem like much trouble,' she had also been told. 'The third son, on the other hand, is crazy. Stay away from him.' 'As for the second son... avoid him at all costs.' 'Do not cross his path.' But she did. She crossed his path. In fact, she went right into his path herself. And as if that wasn't bad enough, the groom was changed at the last minute. To the Second Son! He was as hot as he was cold. A terrifyingly sexy man who looked like the man she always saw in her dreams. Was this all merely a coincidence? But that wasn't all. She hadn't expected pretending to be her sister to be this tough. First of all, she missed a very important detail: her sister was a Lawyer. She, on the other hand, was only familiar with "You have the right to remain silent..." Secondly, her sister was picky. She was vegetarian. She didn't drink. And... she was bullied? And just maybe... there was more to her sudden disappearance. Her life was about to get much more complicated. Especially with those piercing blue eyes watching her every move like a predator on a mission. One year. Was the benefit worth it—worth putting her life on the line to deceive the Wildfires? She might die before the One Year was over. **** "Women like powerful men, Boss. They like to feel powerless when they are with a man." Hades had initially scoffed, but the idea had wormed its way into his mind. So when he saw her coming from the opposite direction, he decided to test this theory on her. Women liked to feel powerless, huh? As soon as she saw him, her gaze sharpened, wondering why that madman was looking at her with a determined glint in his eyes. Should she run away? But he was already in front of her. "What are you—" He scoops Alice off the ground in one swift motion and drapes her over his shoulder like a sack of flour. All shocked eyes turned to the scene, but no one dared say a word, as they froze mid-air. "HADES!! YOU IMBECILE! PUT ME DOWN THIS INSTANT!" She thrashes wildly, kicking her legs and flailing her arms. Hades, however, remains unfazed, carrying her out of the place with a triumphant smirk. He didn't believe in love theories, but he had a feeling she would be falling in love with him after this. At the other end, three of his underling watched the scene. "I think Lady Boss is enjoying it. She looks… happy." One noted. The other underling tried to stare intently at Alice's upside-down face. "I think so... I've never seen her look so bubbly around the boss." The third underling was watching, slack-jawed. He facepalmed dramatically. This wasn't what he meant when he told them women liked to feel powerless. Meanwhile, Alice... (Still screaming) *** EXCERPT II: "She is not answering your calls and told you to STOP calling her. Boss, I think your little bride might be mad at you." He snorted. "You are so clueless." "What's your insight, Boss?" "If she keeps rejecting my calls, it only means one thing..." They all leaned closer to hear his powerful insight. "She wants my physical presence," he said with a smug look. One of them wanted to say he didn't think so, but he was too scared to say anything. "Should I go. Should I not go?" He contemplated with a bored look on his face. "GRANT HER WISH, BOSS!" The other clueless henchmen echoed passionately. He smirked. "If you say so," and then he stood up. "Get the car." **** Pleaseeee add to your library. A bit of dark and fluffy romance. 18+ Comedic. Makes you sit in the edge as Alice tries her best to never get caught (quite futile, I must say) See you in the comment section!

"Don't Love Me" is a captivating tale of love, mystery, and soul exchange. The story follows Baek Hyeon (Hyeonie), a charismatic hero, and two intertwined souls: Yun, a rebellious girl with a troubled past, and Jiwon, a girl who has experienced a heartbreaking childhood devoid of love. Jiwon's soul mysteriously takes over Yun's body after a sudden accident, leading her to a new life full of challenges. As Jiwon adapts to Yun's life, she faces bullying at school due to Yun's reputation and rebellious gang affiliations. Yet, she also finds herself falling deeply in love with Baek Hyeon—but there's a twist. She is torn between the question: does he love Yun, or the soul inhabiting Yun’s body? After the intense emotional turmoil and physical bullying, Jiwon decides to leave Hyeonie. She fears that he loves only Yun’s outward personality, and the pain of bullying becomes unbearable. Despite all the struggles and confusion surrounding the soul exchange, in the end, they come together, bound by a bond that transcends identity. After overcoming various obstacles, they finally unite, but how ? Will they truly be able to stay together ?

Ai Huizhong is given the chance to live the space she's been trapped in for decades and she takes it. In exchange she has to make the second male leads very happy.

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