The Marks Of Secret

At House of Ether Academy, magical power is inherited, bonded, and ranked through ancient noble bloodlines. Lira Vale—an orphaned commoner with a forged crest—has no right to be there. But she carries a forbidden mark: a mysterious sigil that binds her soul to another’s. During the academy’s sacred Binding Rite, Lira is accidentally—and irrevocably—bonded to Kael Nightshade, the cold and calculating heir of the most dangerous House in the realm. Their connection breaks every rule. Their magic grows only when they are emotionally synced. And the closer they grow, the more the academy’s secrets begin to unravel—revealing a lost seventh House, a buried rebellion, and a prophecy that ties them to a bond that may destroy them both. Because this isn’t just magic. It’s memory. And someone has lived this story before.

Luke transmigrates as Abel Bishop into an alternate world vastly different from his own. On the surface, it appears ordinary, but beneath lies a hidden war. A special group of people, known as Occultists, wield supernatural abilities to combat the anomalous entities that threaten humanity's existence. Thrown headfirst into this age-old conflict, Abel has only his strange abilities, his sheer will to survive, and a mysterious coin that always returns no matter how many times he tries to get rid of it...

A deafening howl tore through the battlefield. The Octopus monster rose from the rubble, its soulless black eyes filled with madness. Olivia could barely stand. Her team was on the brink of death. And then… something moved. The tiny snake sank his fangs into the Bowolf’s cores. A surge of energy exploded. Wings of pure fire unfurled, its golden eyes blazed. A dragon had risen. But one fatal mistake… He fell. Something inside Olivia snapped. A roar ripped from her throat as flames consumed her. The sky cracked apart, and then… [SYSTEM WARNING!] [The Fire of Chaos has been activated.] [Continued use will lead to destruction] But Olivia wasn’t stopping. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thirty years ago, the world ended.  Unknown monsters descended upon the earth, plunging it to ruins. But with the destruction came a blessing or rather a curse.  The System. Now, humans wield superpowers, battling the creatures that threaten their existence. The last survivors formed factions, fighting to stay alive. But survival is a cruel game of fate. Every year, the system selects a group of unwilling teenagers  by lottery- to fight, to die. Olivia never asked for any of this. Betrayed by her family, forced to fight, she was left for dead. Until fate intervened. Until she met him. Little White, the small, snake-like creature at her side, is hiding secrets far greater than she imagined. When death closed in, his truth unraveled, along with something even darker inside Olivia—power, overwhelming and untamed. The Fire of Chaos is burning inside her, and if she doesn’t learn to control it…. She’ll destroy everything. Survival is just the beginning. The real war is yet to come.

" What if the past was not just memories but doors waiting to be opened? What if the dreams that haunt you at night are merely echoes of a forgotten truth? Iris, an ordinary girl on the surface, finds her life turned upside down when she discovers a buried secret in her room… a wardrobe door that opens to a dark passage, and a mysterious shadow watching her from within. With every step she takes, she gets closer to uncovering the truth of her past—a past filled with deception and secrets that were never meant to be revealed. In a journey between reality and illusion, between dreams and nightmares, Iris confronts her fears and discovers that the black butterfly haunting her is not just a symbol… but the key to a mystery that could change everything. "The Secret of the Black Butterfly" … When fear becomes the gateway to the truth.

She’s a brilliant venture capital executive, driven, intelligent, and fiercely committed to achieving financial freedom through her own efforts. He’s a handsome, highly educated, and capable man, but with one fatal flaw—he’s always looking for shortcuts, including marrying into wealth. When she finds out she’s become his "target," she feels powerless to resist, torn between her rational mind and her emotions. But one extravagant gala turns her world upside down. He appears as the heir to a prestigious family, exuding an aura of cold authority and unshakable composure that commands attention. Standing amidst the crowd, she’s frozen in shock, silently mocking herself for mistaking this man—so deeply rooted in privilege—for a pretty boy chasing her financial support. Overwhelmed with shame, she quickly makes her exit, only to find him leaning casually against a Lamborghini outside. A teasing smile plays on his lips as his eyes lock onto hers. “Running away already, darling?” he asks, his tone light but provocative. In this city where power and wealth intertwine, their story begins—a clash of pride and sincerity, and perhaps, a love reborn from misunderstanding.

"Marked by a Dragon" is a dark fantasy romance that delves into the shattered trust, raw trauma, and magnetic pull between Princess Azalea and Zaydon Icarus, a powerful dragon-shifter bound to her by fate—and a dangerous bond. After a devastating ambush leaves Azalea wounded, bitten by a vampire prince, and teetering on the edge of transformation, she’s forced to make a desperate choice: surrender her will or bind herself to Zaydon, the very man she once loved—and now resents. Their journey through political betrayal, ancient rituals, and intimate entanglements is haunted by pain, power, and unresolved passion. As Azalea fights to reclaim her agency in a world that has taken so much from her, Zaydon is torn between his primal instincts and the desperate need to protect the woman he’s marked. Shadowed by court conspiracies, violent creatures, and a bond neither can break, they must navigate their past—and the explosive desires threatening to consume them both. With rich emotional depth, fierce chemistry, and a world brimming with myth, blood, and fire, "Marked by a Dragon" is a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers epic that explores the cost of love, the weight of destiny, and the fight to reclaim one’s soul when fate has already chosen.

Orphaned by a shadow attack, Mireya has spent her life fighting against the darkness that stole everything from her. But when she crosses paths with Uhrin—a former witch who now walks among the shadows—Mireya is drawn into a battle far greater than she imagined. An ancient riddle speaks of a lost blade, one that could tip the balance of power. Determined to find it, Mireya embarks on a dangerous quest, uncovering hidden truths about herself along the way. As she struggles to control a power she never knew she had, the weight of destiny looms over her. But when the lines between enemy and ally blur, she’s faced with a choice. And as fate tightens its grip, a forbidden bond begins to form, one that could change everything.

For centuries,the kingdom of Joseon has hunted down sorcerers and shift shapers branding them as demon and erasing them from history.Moon Sihyun,the last known surviving demon sorcerer,has spent his life in hiding,concealing the dark tattoos that mark him as a threat.But when he and his twin brother are captured,he's thrown into the heart of the palace,straight into the hands of Jin Muwon,the crown prince cursed to die before his 30th birthday. The only cure?The young blood of a demon sorcerer.Bound by an ancient ritual,Sihyun is force into a dangerous ritual,one that demands he stay close to the very man whose family slaughtered his kind.Muwon drains Sihyun's magic,inching closer to survival.But the longer they're together,the more their fates tangle in ways neither of them expect. Yet Sihyun has a plan.He doesn't intend to simply be used and discarded.He plans to burn the kingdom to the ground,and when another demon sorcerer,Ryu Vanyul, appears in the shadows whispering of revenge,the choice becomes clear,Sihyun must choose:revenge or love? Will he break the curse or destroy the man bound to it? #BL #HistoricalFantasy #EnemiesToLovers #CursedPrince #DarkRomance #SlowBurn #ForbiddenMagic #SorceryAndRevenge #FatedLove #KoreanMythology

***COMPLETED*** Aurora Roberts' entire life revolves around her four-month-old baby Aurelia. The father of her baby... not in the picture at the moment. Liam Roberts used to be her best friend and the one she trusted with all her heart, until he broke her heart one day by asking for divorce out of nowhere. It's been more than a year since that happened and she thought it was water under the bridge. Even at twenty-three, Rory is financially stable thanks to the life insurance payment. Also, she is the co-partner of a Café that does fairly well. She plans to take the LSAT as becoming a lawyer is her dream. But, a single phone call set a domino effect that changed all her plans. Her grandmother--the one who mandated her marriage-- is suffering from vascular dementia. And when her caretaker called Rory to ask her to meet her grandmother, she knew she must visit her. But what should she do when she is asked to bring the baby's father with her? He is the one who asked for a divorce and he didn't take any responsibility for the baby! But can she deny the last wish of her grandmother? Does she need him? No! She can take care of herself and her baby. She does not need the pity of anyone. Does she want him back? No! She has her pride! She won't beg him to come back. Does she miss him? Yes, um, No..! Actually, it is complicated! And will her daughter need her father? ... As for Liam, where does he stand? What does he want? Why did he ask for the divorce out of nowhere? Why is he refusing to acknowledge their baby? She doesn't know. What should she do? Should she give him one more chance to explain himself? Will he be willing to open a conversation with her for the sake of their baby? Liam Roberts is the CEO of a start-up online company that became an instant hit. He became a billionaire in the span of a year. Rory is his first love and the most favorite person in the world. But he cannot let her stay with him. She will be destroyed if she stays with him. And so, he will keep her away from him. He hoped the secret he is hiding stays hidden forever. Maybe then he will not hurt Rory. But can he keep Rory away? Will the hidden secret surface? And will it affect Rory? ***** Hello lovely readers, This is my fifth book and my third contemporary romance book in Webnovel. This book is participating in WSA 2022. Please give it a chance. Leave comments and reviews. Vote with PS and GT. Check out my profile and leave a heart. You can follow me in Twitter, Insta and Discord.

The Aryans are a normal family, as normal as any other family could be. They're pretty well-off and the children are all successful. It's just that as a family with an immortal bloodline they have side jobs that aren't public-friendly. Say for example, guarding the boundary between the underworld and the mortal world. Or dealing with supernatural creatures here and there. Suffice to say, it makes it really hard to date.

Gregory Evans is called to investigate a terrorist attack and discovers that a radical Islamic group has been recruiting young people to carry out attacks in various locations in New York and there is only one person who can help him in the investigation, an enemy from the past. In a journey marked by deaths and secrets hidden in political relations, Gregory Evans finds clues that will bring him face to face with a shocking revelation and the astonishing truth that we have ignored for so long. Racing against time, Gregory Evans and the Italian mafia enter into a frantic hunt for religious and political assassins, and unravel enigmas, following a trail that may lead to the secret lair where lies the only hope of saving New York City, before it collapses.

When up-and-coming rock band decides to get matching tattoos before a gig, they choose a design inspired by a set of strange, symmetrical symbols one of them saw on their guitarist’s arms—markings that he could not explain and was desperately trying to hide. Then when one of the band members shares a photo of their new tats online, to celebrate their bond The image spreads further than expected, catching the attention of a shadowy figure who has been scouring the globe for anyone bearing those exact markings. Because if the symbols are real—not just copies—then one of them is special. As the band members begin suffering violent, unexplainable accidents one by one, paranoia sets in. Someone is hunting them. Someone who believes that one of them, because of the markings, possesses impenetrable skin—a gift worth killing for. Now, the band must uncover the truth behind the symbols, their drummer’s mysterious past, and the deadly secret they never meant to share with the world. Friendship forged in music. Markings bound by fate.
And a predator who won't stop until he bleeds the truth from them.

Andrea Russo è uno studente di Scienze e Tecnologie Agrarie all'Università di Foggia, un ragazzo brillante ma riservato, con una passione per la botanica e la ricerca scientifica. La sua vita universitaria procede normalmente tra lezioni, esami e amicizie, fino a quando, una sera, tornando tardi dal laboratorio, scopre il corpo senza vita di un professore nel campus. Inizialmente considerato solo un testimone, Andrea si ritrova ben presto coinvolto nel caso quando emergono indizi che lo collegano alla scena del crimine. Deciso a dimostrare la propria innocenza, inizia a indagare da solo, scoprendo che il professore stava lavorando a una ricerca rivoluzionaria su un nuovo tipo di coltivazione sostenibile, un progetto che avrebbe potuto attirare l'attenzione di aziende potenti e senza scrupoli. Con l'aiuto di Giulia, una collega di corso esperta di analisi chimiche, e Marco, un amico hacker, Andrea segue una scia di indizi tra documenti nascosti, esperimenti segreti e rivalità accademiche. Ma più si avvicina alla verità, più la sua vita è in pericolo. Qualcuno all'interno dell'università vuole mettere a tacere il caso e farà di tutto per impedirgli di scoprire il colpevole. Tra inseguimenti, tradimenti e rivelazioni inaspettate, Andrea dovrà usare tutto il suo ingegno per smascherare il colpevole e sopravvivere a un gioco mortale che si svolge proprio nel cuore del campus.

In that moment, Arata Kuragane understood he was not meant to escape the darkness. He was meant to become it.

The kingdom does not care who they kill—only that they kill. Saphira Valcrow has spent her life as a weapon, trained to take lives without hesitation. Each kill lowers the inked number on her wrist, bringing her one step closer to freedom. Now, she has only one name left. Killian Veyne. The warrior whispered about in war camps. The Phantom Blade. The kingdom’s deadliest ghost. But when the moment arrives, something goes terribly wrong. A hesitation. A choice. And suddenly, Saphira and Killian are forced into an uneasy alliance, hunted by those who once commanded them. In a world where warriors are either predators or prey, Saphira must decide: does she finish the mission that will set her free—or risk everything for the one man who could be her ruin?

it follows a boy and his friends as they encounter different challenges

While walking home from school his life takes a turn when a quirky detective, Kento Sugo, suddenly asks for his help in solving a minor theft. Reluctantly, Akihiro gets pulled into the case, only to realize there's more to it than he thought. Soon, he's caught up in solving a string of odd mysteries alongside Sugo, uncovering secrets, lies, and danger at every turn. What started as a simple request quickly becomes much more than Akihiro bargained for.

The story "Ember's Mark - [Wolf Man]" revolves around Amelia Winters, a young woman who discovers she is part of an ancient bloodline with the power to protect the magical forest surrounding her town. On a fateful night, she meets Kaelen, a mysterious man with wolf-like traits, who reveals that she has dormant magic inside her.

Elena Carter never imagined that a single moment of desperation would lead her into the cold, calculating world of Alexander King—one of the most ruthless billionaires in New York. When her mother’s life hangs in the balance and medical bills pile up, Elena is left with no choice but to accept Alexander’s outrageous offer: a contract marriage in exchange for financial security. To the world, they are the perfect power couple. But behind closed doors, Alexander makes it clear—this is nothing but a business deal. No love. No emotions. No complications. Yet, as they navigate high-society galas, media scrutiny, and business rivalries, an undeniable attraction ignites between them. Elena sees glimpses of the man beneath the icy exterior, a man haunted by betrayal and pain. And despite her best efforts, she finds herself falling for the one man who refuses to believe in love. But when dark secrets from Alexander’s past resurface, threatening not only his empire but also Elena’s heart, she realizes that walking away might be the only way to save herself. Will their contract end in heartbreak, or will love be the one thing powerful enough to break down the walls of a billionaire’s guarded heart?

Sophie Evans never imagined that losing her mother would leave her homeless and desperate. Taken in by Ethan Cole, a powerful billionaire with ties to her late father, she expects nothing more than a cold, distant guardian. But Ethan has a secret problem of his own—one that only marriage can solve. To secure his inheritance and maintain control over his empire, Ethan proposes a contract: a secret marriage. In exchange, Sophie gets a stable home and a future free from financial struggles. The rules are simple—no romance, no attachments, and no one can ever know. By day, Sophie remains an ordinary high school girl, navigating the cutthroat world of her elite private academy. By night, she is the hidden wife of one of the city’s most powerful men. But as stolen glances turn into something more, and boundaries blur, Sophie and Ethan begin to break the one rule they swore to keep—no feelings. When jealousy, hidden pasts, and unexpected betrayals threaten to unravel their secret vow, Sophie must decide: was this marriage ever just a contract, or is there something real worth fighting for?

Am I going insane? The thought slithers into my mind the moment I wake up, cold and disoriented, in a place that feels more like a nightmare than reality. My head is empty, my memories wiped clean, leaving behind only a suffocating void where my identity should be. The walls around me are smeared with something dark—blood, maybe. Symbols, jagged and unfamiliar, carve into the surfaces as if someone tried to leave a message… or a warning. But none of it makes sense. Nothing here makes sense.  I try to grasp at something—anything—but the harder I reach, the faster it slips through my fingers, like smoke dissolving in the air. My pulse pounds as I force myself to move, each step foreign, like I’m controlling a body that doesn’t belong to me. A name. A purpose. Something to tell me who I am. But there’s nothing. Only fragments, pieces that refuse to fit together. Then the games begin. Survival. That’s all it’s supposed to be. Do what you’re told, follow the rules, and maybe—just maybe—you’ll make it out alive. But I learn quickly that this isn’t just about survival. It’s about control. It’s about twisting reality until I don’t know what’s real and what’s a lie. The other players are just as lost, just as desperate, but I can see it— But they aren’t like me. Some of them know more than they’re letting on. Some of them… aren’t afraid. The more I search for answers, the more the world unravels. Reality bends. Faces blur. Voices whisper from places they shouldn’t. Every time I think I’m close to the truth, it twists away from me, leaving me drowning in questions I can’t answer. The line between what’s real and what’s in my head has thinned to nothing, and I don’t know if I can trust my own mind anymore. Who am I? Maybe it’s better that I don’t know. Maybe knowing would break me beyond repair. Or maybe… maybe I was never meant to leave this place at all. I used to think I was just confused, just lost in the chaos. But now? I was definitely insane.

Being completely alone in a dark and forsaken world, with no family to turn to, no guidance to rely on, no care to comfort, no support to uplift, and no love to cherish, is a utterly terrible and absolutely awful existence. Lisa, a beautiful young lady, lives with her foster parents and siblings, trying her best to lead a normal life and suppress her extraordinary powers, which she longs to keep hidden from the world, fearing their discovery would only bring chaos and destruction. When Lisa was a little girl, she lost her parents in a tragic car accident. A huge truck collided with their vehicle, sending it plummeting into the water. With blood streaming down her face, she held her breath and struggled to free herself from the seatbelt, desperate to save her mom and dad before the car sank further into the ocean. The more she struggled, the more she felt her strength fading, until she finally lost consciousness. As she slipped away, the car continued to sink, taking her parents with it, leaving Lisa alone in the darkness. ★★★★ Kevin, a young orphan boy, had no family or friends to speak of, and had never experienced any kind of affection or love. As a result, he had built walls around his heart, shutting off his emotions completely. He dedicated himself solely to his work, using it as a distraction from the emptiness and loneliness that had become his life. His sole focus was on survival, and he allowed nothing to penetrate the armor he had built around himself. Welcome to Secret Spy – where every mission is a step closer to the truth. ★ This book is officially participating in the Webnovel Spirity Awards (WSA) 2025! ★ Join me, Lisa_Lucy, in this thrilling journey filled with action, suspense, and mystery! Support your favorite characters by adding this book to your library, sharing it with friends, and leaving comments! Your support will mean everything in this competition! Chapter Updates: ★ March – June: 3 to 5 updates per week! ★ After June: A mass release dedicated to your favorite characters and more surprises! ★Cover Art Disclaimer★ The cover of this book is not mine. It was created by an incredibly talented artist whose work deserves all the praise! Their creativity and unique artistry bring this story to life in ways I never could. Huge thanks to them for this amazing piece! Let’s embark on this adventure together!

In a world where every soul is marked by the gods, Aris was born without one. Hidden away since birth, she has spent her life as a ghost, never meant to exist. But when she is discovered, the world turns against her, branding her a curse, a danger, a mistake that must be erased. Hunted and alone, Aris must journey beyond the borders of everything she has ever known, searching for the truth behind her existence. But the more she uncovers, the more she realizes that the gods did not abandon the world—they were betrayed. And the key to their return… is hidden within her.

In the year 874 N.E., the world is shaped by the power of Essence Marks — mystical symbols that grant unique abilities to those who awaken them. Sixteen-year-old Kairo lives a quiet life in a small village, unaware of his hidden potential. But when his village is attacked by a group of rogue Marked wielding dark and twisted powers, Kairo’s life is shattered. After discovering his parents dead and his home in flames, a mysterious surge of power awakens within him — a rare and dangerous white-and-black Essence Mark resembling yin and yang. Now marked by destiny, Kairo must uncover the truth behind his powers and face the dark forces hunting him. As he’s drawn into a conflict that threatens to unravel the world, Kairo must decide: will he become a savior — or a weapon of destruction?