Domineering Ceos Cold Wife

Shangguan Linlang was born into a military family and acquired formidable martial arts skills at a young age. She had a rather fiery personality, and her illustrious military achievements made the Royal Family quite wary of her. In the end, she was sealed away by her deeply beloved fiancé—the Monarch of Yulong Country, Han Ziye—using a forbidden sealing magic. Having just been enthroned as Empress for less than a day, Shangguan Linlang fell into a deep slumber. She thought she would never see the light of day again, but, by a stroke of fate, she was discovered and released by a modern archaeologist, Shangguan Zifeng. The Empress decided to avenge her former disgrace. She went to great lengths to return to ancient times to settle scores with the traitor, Han Ziye. Before the Empress could find him, she herself attracted the attention of the Lord of Demon City—the CEO rumored to have a hand in both the lawful and the underworld, Xuanyuan Wuji. "Who are you people to act so presumptuously before me?" Xuanyuan Wuji's casual scrutiny infuriated Shangguan Linlang, and in a fit of anger, she assumed the posture of the Empress once again. "I am Xuanyuan Wuji. I hope to receive your guidance in the future," Xuanyuan Wuji said, a faint smile on his lips.

[Fairy CEO falls in love with me] Village farmer fortuitously gains a spiritual cultivation inheritance, defying odds all the way and climbing to the pinnacle of life!

"The biggest blessing in my life was meeting you. The greatest misfortune was hurting you." — Ye Feimo On the night she finally confessed her feelings, Wen Nuan entered the wrong hotel room—and woke up in the arms of a stranger. Drunk, confused, and heartbroken, she never expected that one night to bind her to the ruthless and enigmatic CEO, Ye Feimo. To find her, he boldly posted a half-naked ad of her across the city. To own her, he made her sign a contract as his substitute lover. She thought it was love. He only saw her as a stand-in. When the woman he truly loved returned, Wen Nuan vanished without a trace. But it was already too late. Ye Feimo finally realized that the only woman he truly loved... was the one he let go.

after dying, our female lead was taken to another world that's completely opposite to her life,her assistant from her old world ended himself and also joined her in the new world,see the progress of the love between side characters and main characters... please note that if you can't handle bløød, don't read

“Chantelle Bently, you’re a murderer! Why are you still alive? You should have been the one to die!” Daniel shoved her away furiously, his face as dark and empty as the black suit he wore. Chantelle was caught off guard and lost her balance, falling hard onto her pregnant belly. The pain was unbearable, and she cried out as her body trembled. Chantelle shook her head desperately. “I told you, it wasn’t me! It was Kate!” In a trembling voice, she pleaded, “Daniel, how many times do I have to say this before you believe me? I didn’t betray your family or the Wilson Group Of Companies, and I didn’t cause your grandfather’s death.” Anger and resentment appeared in Daniel’s eyes as he threw the divorce settlement in Chantelle’s face. “Sign this now! From this day forward, I’ll make you pay a thousand times for everything you’ve done!” The sight of the document struck Chantelle like a dagger to her heart. Her whole body froze as if she had been cast into the icy wastelands of Hell. **** Her twin sister framed her, and her perfect family was destroyed on Christmas Eve. Things got worse when her husband handed her a divorce agreement. A month later, rumors spread that she had died in prison from depression. Six years later, she returned with a new face to take her revenge. She was beautiful but dangerous. Daniel felt both devastated and irritated when he saw the mysterious woman. She had the same name as his dead ex-wife, whom he hated most and the one he believed was responsible for his grandfather’s death. Despite his anger, he couldn’t deny the strong attraction he felt toward her. In fact, he was fatally obsessed and addicted to her, and the anger that had controlled him for six years slowly started to crumble.

I never loved you. This marriage is just a deal. Don’t expect anything more." Nayla, a small-town girl with nothing but her dreams, is forced to marry a ruthless billionaire CEO, Kenan Ardhana, to save her father from a debt that could destroy their lives. Kenan, cold and calculating, agrees to the contract—not for love, but to fulfill a cruel condition in his grandfather’s will. To the world, they are a picture-perfect couple. But behind closed doors, they live like strangers. As days go by, Nayla starts to see cracks in Kenan’s icy facade. When fake touches turn real and secrets begin to surface, Nayla is left torn between her growing feelings and a man who promised he’d never love her. Can love bloom in a marriage built on lies? Or will the truth destroy them both?

On the day of her wedding, Ivy Quinn vanishes, leaving behind only a note: "I’m sorry, I can't marry a blind man." To protect her son from heartbreak, Elizabeth Winters strikes a desperate deal—Ruby, Ivy’s identical twin, must take her sister’s place at the altar. Trapped by duty and family pressure, Ruby agrees, believing it will only last until Stefan’s eyesight is restored. But from the moment they marry, Stefan senses something is different about his "wife." The woman beside him is nothing like the shallow fiancée he once knew. She’s sharp, resilient, and understands his business in a way Ivy never did. Against all odds, he falls harder than ever for this new version of her. And Ruby? She never expected to fall in love with a man who was never meant to be hers. But just when she finds the courage to tell him the truth, Ivy returns, ready to reclaim the life she abandoned. When Stefan finally opens his eyes, will he see the woman who truly stood by him—or will he be too blind to recognize real love? ****Excerpt**** “By the way, did Ruby come to the wedding?” he asked, catching her off guard since she hadn't expected him to ask her that all of a sudden. Was he already suspecting that it was her and not Ivy? Ruby’s fingers froze on the door handle for just a fraction of a second. It was enough to set off alarms in Stefan's head. “I—uh…” She hesitated, but only briefly. “No. She had work. She couldn’t make it.” Was he suspecting a switch already? What must have set off the alarm in his head? Stefan hummed, tilting his head slightly. “Oh, I see. How is she, then? I hope she's coming to visit one of these days?” Her fingers tightened on the handle, though her voice remained steady. “Yeah. She would, the moment she is chanced and can come.” A slow smirk tugged at the corner of Stefan’s lips, though he kept his expression neutral. Interesting. Very interesting. His wife had just lied to him and he didn't know why. Even though he was blind, he'd find out why soon enough.

Dominion of the Dead As the world collapses under a zombie outbreak, Julian Deaw only wants to survive. But after being betrayed and thrown away as bait, he discovers something that shouldn’t exist a game-like power [Domination]. Now, with a zombie by his side, Julian must choose: to save what’s left of the world… or to rule over its ruins.

Three years ago, Hazel Vance made a choice that changed everything. One night of passion with a mysterious stranger at a masquerade ball left her with more than just memories—it left her with a son whose rare violet-blue eyes are a constant reminder of the father she'll never find. Now a struggling single mother, Hazel desperately needs the executive assistant position at Sterling Group. The salary could finally give her two-year-old Leo the life he deserves. But her new boss, CEO Liam Sterling, is nothing like she expected. Demanding, brilliant, and devastatingly handsome, Liam has a reputation for being impossible to work for. Most assistants don't last a week. When Hazel refuses to be intimidated by his cold demeanor and sharp tongue, something shifts between them. The attraction is immediate and electric, crackling through every professional interaction. But it's his eyes that stop her cold. The same striking violet-blue shade that stares back at her every morning when she looks at her son. As the tension between them builds and the lines between professional and personal begin to blur, Hazel finds herself caught between her desperate need for this job and her growing attraction to the one man who could destroy everything she's worked for. She doesn't know that Liam has been searching for the mysterious woman from the masquerade ball ever since that night changed him forever. And he has no idea that the composed, fiery assistant who challenges him at every turn is the same woman who haunts his dreams. When the truth finally comes to light, will it bring them together or tear apart the fragile new life Hazel has built for herself and her son?

Ares Mahendra adalah CEO muda dan dingin dari Mahendra Corp, dikenal tak berperasaan, tak pernah senyum, dan hidup sepenuhnya untuk kerja. Semua orang takut padanya. Ia terlihat sempurna, tapi hatinya membeku sejak tragedi keluarganya dulu. Tak ada yang tahu, pria itu menyimpan satu rahasia besar dia sudah menikah. Aluna, seorang desainer grafis lepas yang tinggal di pinggiran kota, adalah istri yang ia nikahi diam-diam dua tahun lalu. Bukan karena cinta, tapi karena janji pada ayah Aluna seseorang yang pernah menyelamatkan nyawa Ares dan kini telah tiada. Aluna hidup jauh dari gemerlap kantor Mahendra Corp, tidak pernah menyentuh dunia suaminya. Hingga suatu hari, Aluna diterima bekerja sebagai kontraktor desain di Mahendra Corp tanpa tahu bahwa ia akan bekerja langsung dengan Ares. Sang CEO tak mengenalnya secara terbuka, dan di hadapan publik, mereka adalah dua orang asing. Namun, di balik layar kantor dan dinginnya interaksi profesional, benih cinta mulai tumbuh. Ares yang awalnya menjaga jarak, mulai takut kehilangan. Aluna yang awalnya pasrah dengan status istri rahasia, mulai berani mempertanyakan cinta dan masa depan mereka. Tapi cinta dalam diam tidak cukup. Apalagi ketika muncul sosok wanita dari masa lalu Ares yang mengancam membongkar segalanya. Dan kini Aluna harus memilih: Tetap jadi rahasia... Atau memperjuangkan dirinya jadi yang utama.

"I want a divorce," Xia Yuqing declared, placing the signed papers on her husband's desk. His response? "Pay up 50 million for breaching the marriage contract... or make my mother despise you." Once a powerful empress in her past life, Xia Yuqing has now transmigrated into the body of a woman with the same name, bound in a loveless contract marriage. Fed up and desperate for freedom, she decides to do both: become a money-making machine and a mother-in-law's worst nightmare. But her plans start to hilariously backfire when her cold, distant husband suddenly begins to fall for her. And there's a catch—he looks just like the emperor, her husband from her past life. Now, what will Xia Yuqing do when her cold husband demands a chance at their relationship? Will the once-powerful empress choose her freedom, or will she surrender to the love she never saw coming? *** This is my discord link: https://discord.gg/KSNFUJD

What happens when the ruthless CEO in the business world is forced to get married to a woman by the name, Rayna Dawson, just because she had saved his grandfather's life? Alexander Black, the cold and ruthless CEO in the business world is forced to marry the woman who saved his grandfather's life. He had promised himself never to get tangled up with women again, because they only brought problems. Along the line, he had to accept the marriage but promised himself not get involved with her and not to get close to her and most importantly.. not to fall in love with her. But what happens when he starts to break all the promises he made to himself and starts to fall for her? He realizes later that her family and his family were enemies? Will he love her regardless? Or end their marriage because of their family fued? ************ "How did you seduce my grandfather?" Alexander asked the woman in front of him coldly. Rayna looked at the man in disbelief as if he had sprouted two heads. Was he okay? "I am curious to know how you got him to force me to marry you. What kind of seductive maneuvers did you use on him?" Alexander asked again. "I don't have any idea about what you are talking about, if you would excuse me." Rayna said and was about leaving when a hand grabbed her wrist and pulled her back. She crashed into the man's chest, his scent invading her nostrils and his breath fanned her ears as he spoke. "You don't get to walk out on me!" ******** Follow the exciting story of Alexander and Rayna as they navigate around their relationship!

Minji has always been the unwanted daughter—the outsider in her own family. Ever since her mother was cast aside, her cold-hearted father, cruel stepmother, and jealous stepsister have made her life miserable. But when they force her into a marriage with Kim Joon-seo, the rumored disabled and emotionless CEO, they believe they’ve finally gotten rid of her. What they don’t know… is that they’ve just handed her over to a man far more powerful than they could ever imagine. Joon-seo isn’t the weak, helpless husband they expected. He’s dangerous, fiercely protective, and—above all—obsessed with Minji. Behind closed doors, he shatters every rumor, proving he’s anything but broken. "Who told you to sleep in my bed?" His deep voice sent shivers down her spine. "I... I—" Before she could answer, he climbed onto the bed, his hand wrapping around her wrist, his breath warm against her skin. "Afraid of your own husband?" His lips curled into a smirk. "But I don’t even know you." His grip tightened slightly, his gaze dark and unreadable. "But I do. And I like you… more than anything in this world." Before she could react, his lips crashed against hers, claiming her in a kiss that left her breathless. Minji thought she had escaped one nightmare, but now, trapped in his world, she couldn't tell if she had stepped into another. Because one thing was clear—Kim Joon-seo always gets what he wants. ~~~~~ The Story is a pure fiction. Names and places have nothing to do with anyone in real life. Follow me on Instagram: soli_alex_09

Mia is a mute wife who married the man she loved her whole life, but she doesn’t feel happy, because he sees her as a disgrace. She accidentally discovers her stepsister’s scheme, enduring torture, humiliation, manipulation, and destruction, until she finally walks away. When Mia returns, sharper, more cunning, and ruthless, she has become the CEO of the Martha Corporation. Two years ago, Lambert tried everything he could to divorce Mia, but she refused to agree, choosing to stay by his side, cautious, humble, and lowly. Two years later, Lambert tries everything to keep her by his side, only to realize he might no longer be able to do so.

Struggling artist Ren Yuhan never expected a single accident to flip his life upside down. One ruined painting. A four-million yuan debt. And a cold, mysterious CEO who offers him an impossible choice: jail… or marriage. Forced into a one-year contract marriage with Li Zeyan, Ren is thrown into a world of luxury, secrets, and dangerous emotions. What starts as a fake relationship begins to feel all too real. But Li Zeyan is hiding something—and Ren’s heart might not survive the truth. Enemies to lovers. Cold CEO x soft artist. A slow-burn romance full of angst, comfort, and secret kisses.

[WARNING: CONTAINS PHYSICAL ABUSE AND RAPE] ------------------------------------------------------ “What are you doing, Logan?” Jean’s voice was sharp, but her body betrayed her leaning into the warmth of his breath as his lips traced a sinful path down her neck. “You promised me a kiss every day, remember?” Logan murmured, his smirk curling against her skin. “Or should I read the contract to you again?” She should pull away. She knows this is wrong. But resisting Logan Kingsley? That was never in the plan. ------------------------------------------------------ Jean Adams has spent her entire life under the suffocating control of her powerful family, molded into the perfect daughter, the flawless businesswoman, and the untouchable heiress. But when her parents cross the final line, demanding she marry the very man who once shattered her, she refuses to be their pawn any longer. If they want a marriage, she’ll give them one. But on her terms. Logan Kingsley, her sworn enemy. A self-made billionaire with a reputation for winning, Logan has spent years battling Jean in boardrooms and beyond. They have never seen eye to eye, their hatred simmering since childhood. But when Jean offers him a deal, a contract marriage that benefits them both, he doesn’t hesitate. For Logan, marrying Jean is a strategic move. For Jean, it’s her ultimate revenge. Tying herself to Logan is the perfect way to break free from her family’s grip, humiliate them, and destroy the future they tried to force upon her. But as their fake marriage plays out under the public eye, their carefully crafted plan starts to unravel. Old wounds resurface. The line between pretense and reality blurs. And the one thing Jean swore she’d never risk, her heart, may become the biggest casualty of all. In a game of power, betrayal, and unexpected passion, Jean and Logan must decide: Is their marriage just a weapon for revenge, or has it become something far more dangerous?

Some hearts freeze to protect themselves. Others, to forget what warmth once felt like. Odette Throne never needed anyone. Or so she told herself. Quiet, composed, and emotionally detached, Odette leaves everything familiar behind—her city, her routines, and every tie she never truly valued—for a fresh start at a university abroad. She isn’t here to make friends. She isn’t here to belong. She’s here to be alone—intentionally, perfectly, peacefully alone. But then she meets him. Frost Ashford—sharp-tongued, unreadable, and just as cold as the snow-covered streets that surround them. From the moment they cross paths, a silent rivalry begins—icy stares, indifferent conversations, and a magnetic tension that neither of them fully understands nor wants to admit. As their paths continue to tangle, Odette is forced to confront a truth she’s long buried: it’s not isolation she needs—it’s connection, the kind that doesn’t demand too much or dig too deep. But Frost has his own reasons for staying frozen. And sometimes, love doesn’t melt cold hearts—it shatters them. Taken by the Cold is a slow-burning, emotional rom-com about two guarded souls learning that even the coldest winters can feel like home—when you stop pretending you don’t need warmth.

Forced into a contract marriage to save her dying brother, Amara Grey signs her name next to the most ruthless businessman in the country, Ethan Blackwood, the cold hearted CEO with a heart rumored to be made of stone. To the world, it's a perfect arrangement. To Ethan, it's just business. But to Amara, it's a prison with golden bars. Bound by a one-year marriage agreement with strict rules, no touching, no emotions, no interference in each other's lives, Amara struggles to survive in a world far colder than she ever imagined. But as secrets from Ethan’s tragic past slowly unravel, Amara begins to see the man behind the ice, and he begins to question everything he’s ever believed about love. Can a woman with a heart full of warmth melt the walls of a man who’s forgotten how to feel? Or will the contract end with more pain than it began?

She is a work freak Emma Rose, who had a one night stand with the most famous bachelor and CEO of Z.N Group, Alec Qinn. He is every woman's fantasy but not for someone like Emma. Alec is known to be a cold ruthless man who doesn't give a care in the world, only those closest to him knows the kind of past he went through and what led him to become what he was now. Alec coincidentally crosses paths with Emma at a board meeting in Paris. Emma remembered him from their last encounter a month ago, she doesn't remember much from that unfaithful night. She remembers being disappointed and drowning herself in alcohol at a business party, the next thing was waking up in a strange man's bed in a hotel suite. On the other hand Alec felt a rush of curiosity towards Emma which he has never felt towards any woman. She tried everything not to meet his burning gaze but it was fetal. NOTE: this story is strictly R18+ consists of strong language, sex, nudity extra.

He married me to steal my dead father’s small company. She killed me to take my life. I was foolish. I thought marrying Frost—the cold, powerful CEO—was a fairytale. I thought I was special when he said, “Let’s build a family together.” But behind his handsome face was betrayal, and standing beside him… was my own stepmother, Anika—the woman who raised me, loved by everyone, hated by no one. They killed me. Together. But fate gave me a second chance. This time, I’ll smile sweetly at the man who buried me. I’ll call my stepmother ‘Mom’ like the obedient daughter she wants. And when they least expect it— I’ll destroy them both. Love? It’s dead. Revenge? That’s the only thing I have left.

Bagi para pebisnis dan pengamat ekonomi, Justin Alexander punya satu definisi: Nyaris sempurna. Tampan. Seksi. Billionaire muda. CEO dari Alexander Enterprises Holdings, Inc. yang jenius dan disegani. Ia adalah legenda di dunia korporat sekaligus teka-teki hidup yang tak bisa ditebak siapa pun. Bahkan, hampir seluruh karyawan di Alexander Enterprises Holdings, Inc. tak pernah benar-benar melihat wajah CEO mereka itu. Namun, di balik reputasi yang gemilang itu, beredar rumor bahwa Justin adalah seorang bajingan; dia nyaris tak tersentuh dan tak berperasaan. Dan Violette? Gadis itu hanyalah seorang pegawai yang baru tiga hari bekerja di perusahaan itu, tanpa tahu bahwa CEO-nya adalah Justin, teman lamanya. Teman masa kecilnya. Partner dalam organisasi gelap yang pernah mereka tinggalkan bersama di Prancis. Setelah organisasi itu runtuh, mereka pun terpisah. Violette tak pernah tahu ke mana Justin pergi. Namun, saat menemukan nama Violette dalam hasil survei internal, Justin mengenalinya seketika. Violette kaget bukan main, soalnya tiba-tiba namanya dipanggil ke lantai eksekutif! Dan sekarang? Violette bekerja langsung di bawah Justin. Menjadi asistennya. Sial. Bagi Violette, Justin bukan lagi pria yang ia kenal dahulu; Justin telah berubah menjadi pria dingin, penuh rahasia, dan mematikan dalam diamnya. Namun, hal yang lebih menyebalkan adalah: pria itu tahu persis bagaimana membuat Violette salah tingkah dengan satu kalimat saja. Dengan senyum miringnya, Justin bisa membuat Violette (yang cerewet, spontan, dan ekspresif itu) jadi blushing, salah tingkah, dan kehilangan kendali atas dirinya sendiri. Catatan penting dari Violette: berhati-hatilah! Justin Alexander ternyata adalah seorang perayu ulung yang mesum! ****** Judul lama: Life Revolution Judul Bahasa Indonesia: CEO Dingin Perayu Ulungku!

They were once strangers bound by a contract… In a world where love was never part of the deal, she married the cold, mysterious CEO for reasons beyond her control. He gave her everything—except his heart. But as the lines between contract and commitment begin to blur, secrets from the past return to threaten their fragile bond. Will this marriage built on convenience turn into something real? A sizzling CEO romance full of tension, passion, and unexpected love.

Renessa finally returns to her home after eleven years, only to find that things have changed. Her father had remarried a woman who seemed to hate her to death. Her stepsister, who looks like an angel, occupies her room and successfully snatches Renessa's position as the best child in her father's heart. No, she was never the best daughter in her father's heart. Her father never wanted her and hated her. Even the man's hatred for Renessa sometimes made Renessa question her true identity. But behind it all, the reason for Renessa's return was to find out the whereabouts of her mother's grave which only her father knew. Her father seemed to have prepared everything to throw her and the memory of her late mother out of the house. But don’t call her Renessa If she doesn't come home with a secret weapon in her hand. She has full rights to all of her mother's wealth which made her existence like a stubborn stain amid her father's harmonious family.

A marriage built on revenge. A love that neither expected. A secret that could ruin it all. Lana Blackwood thought she was marrying for redemption. Dominic Cruz, the ruthless CEO who once lost everything at her family’s hands, convinced her the marriage would benefit them both. But behind the lavish ceremony and sealed contracts lies a dark truth—Dominic married her not out of love, but for revenge. He wanted her name, her connections… and her legacy. What he didn’t plan for? Falling in love with the woman he was supposed to destroy. As secrets unravel and past betrayals come to light, Lana must decide whether to walk away—or fight for the man who broke her heart but may be the only one who can truly heal it. Will Dominic choose power… or love?

Ava Sinclair, once the cherished daughter of a wealthy family, finds her world in ruins after her father's mysterious death and the collapse of their company. Now struggling to pay for her younger brother’s life-saving treatments, Ava is drowning in debt with no options left. Just when she’s about to break, Damien Blackwood — a cold, calculating billionaire with a reputation for cruelty , offers her a deal: marry him for one year in exchange for money, protection, and complete financial support. But the contract comes with strict conditions . No intimacy, no emotions, and no freedom. What Ava doesn’t know is that Damien has a hidden agenda. Years ago, he was destroyed by her family’s betrayal and he believes Ava played a role in that downfall. What started as a calculated move to humiliate her turns unexpectedly complicated when the woman he wants to break turns out to be stronger than he imagined. Living under the same roof, Ava quietly endures Damien’s cold stares and sharp words, facing humiliation from his staff, his social circle, and the media. But she never bends. Her quiet strength and fierce loyalty begin to unsettle him. Damien, expecting a spoiled heiress, instead finds a woman with fire buried beneath the ashes of her broken life. As Damien plays puppet master, controlling parts of Ava’s life from behind the scenes, Ava begins to uncover pieces of the past — the truth behind her father’s fall, and Damien’s connection to it. Meanwhile, Ava’s ex-fiancé resurfaces, hoping to exploit her vulnerability again. But this time, Damien intervenes, destroying the man publicly in a savage business move that stuns everyone. Ava, tired of being controlled, begins to fight back. She focuses on building something of her own — perhaps a fashion brand, legal service, or business startup — proving she’s not just a pawn in a man’s world. Her newfound independence draws attention, and even Damien starts seeing her as an equal rather than a tool for revenge. But as their icy dynamic begins to melt, one stolen kiss, one accidental moment of vulnerability, sparks something far more dangerous than hatred. Desire. Their passion simmers beneath the surface as both try to pretend it means nothing. But Damien is losing control. His long-held anger starts to unravel as he realizes Ava may have been innocent all along. When the truth finally surfaces that Ava was manipulated just like him , the weight of his guilt crushes him. Ava, devastated by his betrayal and manipulation, leaves him. Without her, Damien crumbles. For the first time, he’s forced to confront his own demons, the pain of the past, the lies he believed, and the woman he pushed away. Meanwhile, Ava begins investigating her father's death in earnest, uncovering a darker conspiracy that links back to the real person who destroyed both their families. When this hidden enemy targets Ava directly, Damien risks everything to save her. Together, they expose the truth, reclaim what was stolen from them, and take revenge on the ones who once broke them. In the end, Ava’s brother is saved, her business thrives, and she no longer needs a man to survive. But when Damien asks her to marry him again , this time without a contract , Ava makes her own choice. She chooses him not out of desperation, but out of love. Their story closes with redemption, healing, and a future built not on revenge, but on hard-earned trust and desire. Perhaps with a wedding vow renewal, a pregnancy reveal, or a quiet moment of peace between two once-broken souls who now belong only to each other.

She married the man every woman in the city dreamed of— …but only on paper. To save her father’s crumbling company, Tang Yueru agrees to a one-year contract marriage with Lu Shenyan, the ruthless, cold-hearted CEO of the Lu Corporation. No love. No affection. No future. Just a deal. Signed in blood… almost. But behind the glittering façade of high society lies a darker world of secrets, betrayals, and scars neither of them dares to show. He wants a silent bride. She wants freedom. Yet the closer they pretend to be, the harder it becomes to remember what’s fake and what’s not. When old flames return and real emotions ignite, will this sham marriage burn them both—or turn into something dangerously real? ---

In der Nacht, in der ihr Verlobter sie betrog, dachte Ran Xueyi nicht, dass ihre Familie und Freunde noch vor ihr davon wussten. Am Boden zerstört, beschließt Xueyi, dass sie sich rächen will, indem sie den Ruf ihrer Familie ruiniert und aus der Verlobung herauskommt, die sie nicht wollte! Und der einzige Weg, das zu tun, war, mit dem Kind eines anderen Mannes schwanger zu werden! Aber was passiert, wenn der Vater ihres Kindes nach 2 Jahren vor ihren Augen auftaucht und verlangt, sie und ihr Kind zurückzunehmen? Wird Xueyi seinem Charme widerstehen können, wenn sogar ihr Sohn diesen Mann als seinen Vater adoptieren will?! --- Das ist Song Yu Han, ein rätselhafter Mann und der reichste Tycoon des Landes! Zu dumm nur, dass der Mann kalt wie Eis ist... Aber gerade als alle dachten, dass es nie eine Frau geben würde, in die er sich verlieben könnte, brachte er plötzlich eine schöne Frau und einen Sohn mit. ---- Ein paar Szenen aus dem Roman: "Mama, ich möchte mit Papa zu Abend essen", sagte der Kleine eines Tages. Xueyi konnte dem Charme ihres Sohnes nicht widerstehen und sagte zögernd ja. Am nächsten Tag. "Mami, ich habe von meinen Klassenkameraden gehört, dass sie bei ihren Eltern schlafen. Kann ich Papa anrufen, damit er bei uns schläft?" Xueyi lehnte die Idee ab, aber als ihr Sohn zu weinen begann und einen Wutanfall bekam, gab sie schließlich nach. Und am nächsten Tag wieder. "Mami, ich will eine kleine Schwester von Mami und Papi. Geh und mach mir eine!", forderte der Kleine und zwinkerte dann seinem Vater zu, der hinter ihm stand. So beginnt das Leben von Xueyi, die von ihrem Mann und ihrem Sohn geliebt wird. [REIFER INHALT]

In late 1980s, Tokyo, monstrous Eclipses, born from human fear—lurk in the shadows. Hikaru Shimo, a teenage warrior with ice-cold Senzai abilities, fights to protect the innocent, until he accidentally awakens Sora Makizushi, a legendary warrior frozen in time. But Sora’s past is a bloodstained mystery, and his rage threatens to burn the world anew. Hikaru gets saved by Yoru, a bubbly yet ruthless Director. As Hikaru is drafted into the shadowy Peoples’ Protection Agency, he uncovers a war between factions vying to control Senzai energy, some to save humanity, others to reshape it into something entirely borderline horrifying. With a sadistic scientist, a bubbly-yet-ruthless director, and a fanatic rebel faction in the mix, and the curse of his own bloodline, Hikaru stands at crossroads whether to align to one or be the Eclipse-slaying hunter he is. —————————————————— DISCLAIMER: ALL ARTWORK IS OWNED BY ME AS I'VE CREATED IT Withering Cold is primarily a dark fantasy webnovel which inspired by animes/mangas. If you want an overpowered edgy main character with 10 wives and a broken system, then leave. This isn't for you. There will be complex and mature themes (both 16+ & 18+), so if you don't like it (assault, gore, violence, trauma and other not so cool stuff), then don't read it. Author's Note: I originally developed an idea for Withering Cold way back in 2022 once I watched Chainsawman and recently Tokyo Ghoul. So if you're fan of animes of that genre this is for you. Moreover, I wanted to see if I could build a balanced yet unreliable power system. Most animes have a power system that's purely for usage but I wanted to explore how power can corrupt people. Plus, to address the inner demon trope (Hikaru-Tsukuyomi), most animes have them established on the first chapter as a living vessel, but I wanted to see how far could Hikaru last before the person inside him awakens when it's too late. It's a slow burn, probably 200 chapters expected give or take. Might end in Mid-Late 2026. Each chapter spans 2000 words and the publishing frequency is 2 or 3 chapters a week (unless if I make a digital art, all available on my discord). It's my faithful tribute to my favourite shonens/mangas and probably something I spent years building, giving depth to my characters. Don't expect outlandish powescaling. Enjoy the story. For more fun facts about the novel + discussion and more join the official discord server: https://discord.gg/8mgFz7RVFm Maybe this will end up well? Who knows. I simply care about the moment. If I screw up your favourite character, I apologise. —————————————————— MAIN CAST: Hikaru Shimo: The protagonist of Withering Cold. A shy, timid 16 year old boy who has a knack for hunting eclipses in the retro 80s Tokyo. He's a local high school student and works odd jobs to sustain himself until he gets a rather meagre pay in the PPA. However, behind his kind behaviour lies a thousand year old curse that runs in his bloodline. Sora Makizushi: The secondary male lead and the Deuteragonist of Withering Cold. He's boastful, arrogant yet a master in his Senzai Arts. Once freed by Hikaru from his unfortunate sealing, Sora lands himself in 1987 Tokyo where he struggles to get used to the modern environment. The story focuses on how Sora regains his now lost power and the mystery behind the Main Antagonist, Tsukuyomi. Yoru: The female lead and the Triagonist of Withering Cold. A ruthless yet bubbly Director of the PPA who took Hikaru into her own arms. Yoru suffers from Stockholm Syndrome, where she knows the PPA is shady yet believes they are the true defenders of humanity. Her arc revolves around the world building in-universe and Yoru trying to atone for her own sins by being the family Hikaru never had. [more info in auxiliary chapters and discord!]