Melting Icy

The protagonist awakens in an endless void, surrounded by silence and darkness. A strange feeling of emptiness fills him, yet he doesn’t feel fear. It is as if everything has lost its meaning. Is he dead? Or is this the beginning of something else? He wonders, but finds no answer. His memories are foggy and fragmented. He was a 21-year-old student, leading an isolated life, knowing only books and wild animals. His world was quiet, dark, as if life itself was absent from his awareness. Then, in a moment of clarity, he finds himself somewhere else. But is it a place? Or just a thought he is floating in? Deep within an icy cave, surrounded by shattered bones, stands a massive statue of an ancient ice dragon guarding two mysterious eggs. Something in this scene pulls him in, as if the cave isn’t just a place, but the very heart of darkness itself. Is he still alive? Or merely a reflection of an old idea, one he no longer remembers?

Kazuma and Masako are a loving married couple who run a successful indie game development studio from their cozy home. After leaving the corporate world behind, they poured their hearts into creating hit games like Mori Journey, Exaslia, and their biggest success yet, Mori Adventure. Despite their professional success, the real magic lies in their personal relationship—a mix of playful teasing, deep affection, and unwavering support. Through late-night coding marathons, romantic anniversaries, unexpected livestream mishaps, and wholesome surprises, Kazuma and Masako navigate the challenges of both game development and marriage. Kazuma is the steady, hardworking coder, while Masako is the lively, creative artist with a penchant for mischief and teasing her husband. Together, they bring out the best in each other, blending love and laughter into their daily lives. From heart-melting romantic moments to hilarious hijinks, their story captures the highs and lows of balancing love, work, and dreams. Whether they’re surprising each other with heartfelt gifts, overcoming obstacles in game launches, or simply sharing quiet moments together, Kazuma and Masako prove that life is truly a game best played with your partner by your side. Their journey is a heartwarming tale of love, passion, and the joy of building worlds—both virtual and real—together. [3-4 chapters a week]

Je suis capturée? Très bien, je ne peux rien y faire puisque je ne peux pas bouger. Expérimentée sur? Au moins donnez-moi un anesthésique. Je suis libre? Laissez-moi me venger. Vous voulez plaider pour votre vie? Désolé, mademoiselle ici est rancunière. J'ai détruit le laboratoire alors maintenant laissez-moi explorer ce monde librement. J'ai rejoint d'une certaine manière l'équipe de Monsieur Héros. Très bien, il semble amusant. "Aiya, comme c'est cruel. Pour l'honneur d'être un héros, tu tuerais cette demoiselle hein?" Elle sourit en saignant. "Che, tu as encore l'esprit à plaisanter maintenant ?" dit-il avec un regard noir. "Qu'est-ce que la vie sinon profiter de chaque instant? Puisque je vais mourir et que je ne peux me venger moi-même, j'espère que quelqu'un d'autre le fera." "Personne ne le fera. Tu étais la seule qui était plus puissante que moi avec ton Nanomancie. Maintenant avec toi hors du-" "Chut enfant. J'essaie de mourir en paix ici." "Mais je suis ol-!" "Ap! Les bons enfants ne dérangent pas leurs aînés." "Mais tu-!" "Au revoir~" Elle sourit avant de perdre ses forces. "PUTAIN!" … Pourquoi est-ce que je dors dans les champs de neige? Les loups me grondent. Affamés hein?... Moi aussi.

Archer Bennett—heureux de sa vie actuelle, est soudainement poignardé, perdant tout ce qu'il aime. Cependant, il découvre rapidement que la mort n'est pas toujours définitive. Transmigré dans un monde magique—sous le nom de enfant d'Archer Ashguard—il se retrouve abandonné. Perdu et seul, doté de pouvoirs magiques mystérieux et puissants. Il se lance dans une aventure parfois amusante, parfois sérieuse, et pleine de filles ! Rejoignez Archer dans son voyage légendaire qui changera le monde. Pas de NTR, Yuri ou Viol. ----------------------------------------------------- Si vous voulez me soutenir, achetez-moi un café - https://ko-fi.com/neganspalace Je ferai des modifications constantes ici et là, améliorant la grammaire et l'histoire en général. Illustrations des personnages sur Discord. Deux chapitres par jour. 500 Pierres = 1 chapitre supplémentaire. https://discord.gg/rkyQyz85DJ

Anya Juniper was a low Omega who was rejected by her fated mate, who was an Alpha, due to the power in the hierarchy. She was hurt and devastated but ready to explore the world of second chance. She has nowhere to go to,but she took the first step of running away from her pack. This first step of hers makes her meet with the icy, arrogant, cruel Alpha Chase who all of a sudden chance his icy demeanour for her. Alpha Chase happened to be Anya second chance mate, and as she was afraid and scared of facing the same rejection,she was met with suprise when Alpha Chase accepted her as his mate.When their love begin to glow and blossom, the real identity of Anya was uprooted from the pot of discovery. Meanwhile, Anya herself was oblivious to the fact that she was a hybrid.The hostility between werewolves and vampires makes things go tough between Alpha Chase and Anya.Did Alpha Chase leave her due to her real identity? Did he accept her as who she is despite being the one in power and the one who gave a law concerning the vampires? Did he abide by his own law, or did he bend the law for Anya? Did Anya find a way to pay ger revenge to her ex-mate who rejected her?Find out what happened between Alpha Chase and Anya in this book.

The biting chill of the embalming fluid hadn't quite worn off when I heard it – Ryan’s choked sob, laced with… relief? He clutched not my hand, but a crumpled lottery ticket tucked into *my* burial shroud. Five million dollars. The jackpot we’d played together the day before I “accidentally” fell from his yacht. Reborn, with the icy certainty of his betrayal burning in my soul, I knew exactly how to spend my second chance.

In the world of power, wealth, and dark secrets, Eleanor Sinclair finds herself trapped in a marriage to the infamous Blackthorne twins, Alexander and Sebastian—two ruthless men known as the Devil Brothers. Feared in the underworld and worshiped in high society, they rule with iron fists and icy hearts. But Eleanor is no ordinary woman. She carries a past even she doesn’t fully remember, a hidden strength that awakens when she is pushed to the edge. Forced into this marriage by their powerful grandfather, Eleanor becomes a pawn in the Blackthorne empire—a woman they both resent, yet can’t ignore. When she is thrown into their dangerous world, Eleanor must learn to navigate the games of the rich and powerful. She will face betrayal, passion, and the unspoken war between love and hate. As secrets unravel and shadows from the past emerge, one question remains:

The world was fine—until it wasn’t. One day, the temperature plummeted, and a frost storm swept through the city. Those who suffered from frostbite… changed. Their veins turned icy blue, their eyes vacant, their humanity erased. The Frostborn were born. 'Ava' never thought her biggest concern would be survival. One moment, she was an ordinary high school girl, secretly crushing on 'Liam Carter'—the school’s football captain and top bachelor. The next, she was running for her life, the walls of her school turning into a frozen tomb. When the storm traps them inside, tensions rise. Romance ignites. And as the ice spreads, so do secrets. Liam has a past buried in the snow, and Ava soon learns that surviving the cold isn’t the only thing she has to fear. Because when the world freezes over, hearts burn the brightest. But will hers survive the frost?

Betrayed,plotted against,and killed. Elodie Adedora’s corpse was left to glaciate in a cold abyss… but why does this protagonist wake up seven years later? … Far away, off the outskirts of the Solaria kingdom, where the sun and warmth were scarce. A dark cave, lit only by the dim reflection of silver chains, suspending a single person to an icy wall. The person's skin, dark and covered in winters frost. The hairs on her head and eyelashes were grey, covered by tiny icicles. Her lips, pale of all color, cracked, and like the rest of her, cold. But, slowly, her lips were the first to melt. Her eyes started to flutter open, revealing brown eyes flickering with white. A bright, illuminating, magical white. "Kill the queen. You must kill the queen. That is why you are alive." The iridescent shimmer of white began to spread across her body, intertwining itself with the natural ebony color of her skin that was stuck to her bones. The intense frail appearance of the girl filled out into a healthy complexion. The melting ice dripped like water down her skin, and the more that dripped, the more alive the unconscious body seemed to become.  Just as a first warm breath escaped the girl's mouth, a spiteful emotion bubbled up to the surface, flashing across the girl's eyes. Pain, suffering, and betrayal. Those were the three most prevalent in her expression. One of the three must've been a feeling strong enough to revive the dead. The chains on her arms were thick and bulky, frosted over with a glaze of ice and frost. In a second however, she ripped her arms away from the stone that in prisoned her, falling weakly to other side, where her other arm remained suspended to the ice wall. A screamed ripped out of the girl who had just awoken, the voice of regret. It echoed against the walls of the cave. Her restraints shattered in a horrifying unison, metal bits flying in different directions in the room. Falling to the ground, her shivering body hit the ice floor below her. The ice ground made direct contact with her knees and forearms. Under the intense contact, they scraped and peeled. Yet, the girl's hands and knees held strong as she stood up. Her dark, raven black hair fell in front of her face, a protruding but delicate nose bridge interrupted its flow.  "You will never be forgiven..." Were the first words to leave the girl's lips. The white flickers and crackles in her eyes and across her skin had calmed. The iridescent shimmer had also vanished, and yet,  Now was the moment the girl appeared the most intimidating, warm tears of anger had overtaken the melted ice on her skin, obstructing parts of her vision. She raised her head, and with it, a stem of green glow manifested from no where. In her palms, the white shimmer of light had now turned a threatening forest green. In this icy prison was where the infamous evil witch was held captive. It would also be the same place which this story begins.

"Stop following me!" Asher yelled, his patience running thin. He had let it slide for too long because she had done a lot for him. But now she was everywhere, suffocating him. "I’m only trying to protect you," she responded. Asher sighed, running a hand through his hair. "I need some space, alright? I can take care of myself." She didn’t budge, and just kept staring at him with that same obsessive look, like she had no intention of leaving. "Is it because you’re strong now? Are you going to leave me because I'm no use to you anymore?” Her voice had turned cold, sharp enough to cut through the silence. “Of course not, you know that’s not the reason…” “Then why do you want me to stop following you?” “I’m just going to the restroom, for God’s sake!” He massaged his temple, clearly at his wit’s end. “Oh, you should have said that earlier.” She giggled, the earlier tension melting away. “I did,” he sighed in defeat.

"Listen, buddy, your cock was the last thing that got inside me, so unless I’m having some kind of miracle baby, yeah, you’re the father. Congrats." — Raelynn had one goal that night—drown her sorrows in cheap whiskey after getting fired from her job. What she didn’t plan on was two surprises: one, a steamy night with a ridiculously good-looking stranger, and two, a $10,000 check for her the next morning. Jackpot, right? Wrong. Nothing could’ve prepared her for the biggest surprise of all—she’s pregnant. And the father? None other than Elion Vaelorian, the country’s richest and most powerful businessman, with a face that could melt ice... and a personality just as cold. What Raelynn doesn’t know is that Elion isn’t just any man. And the baby she’s carrying? Let’s just say it’s far from ordinary, and its existence could shake the foundations of the world she knows.

Five years ago, Li Xixi left abruptly, without explanation, for the United States, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions and a deep emotional scar. Now, she has returned to her homeland, seeking a fresh start, only to find herself inadvertently applying for a job at Shang Corporation—the company owned by her ex-boyfriend, Shang Cheng. Now the CEO of Shang Corporation, Shang Cheng is cold and successful, but he has never forgiven Li Xixi for her sudden departure. When they reunite, Shang Cheng treats Li Xixi with icy indifference, even making her work life difficult. However, as time passes, Li Xixi's resilience and competence begin to break through Shang Cheng's defenses, and the misunderstandings and emotional entanglements of the past slowly come to light. After countless struggles and emotional battles, the two finally resolve their differences and find their way back to each other. In the end, they walk down the aisle together, ready to start a new chapter of their lives.

"Honey, what are you doing?" When they got married, Qiao Xiaon'an thought he was an iceberg, even the fire couldn't melt. She didn't expect to be captivated by her charm so quickly, and moreover, he was an invaluable man who had preserved his purity for twenty-eight years. Gee, she really struck gold. Want to read a doting story? Come and read the daily pampering of Mrs. Yun. A chance encounter that led to a matchless love story.

In this lawless realm of martial arts, I unsheathe my sword and ascend, its blade cutting through the emptiness, devoid of guilt or remorse. In a world where no being adheres to the Dao, I execute judgment with the sharp edge of my blade. Beneath the icy scrutiny of the starlit sky, I brandish my sword with disdain. The journey to the Great Dao is fraught with challenges, but with a single stroke of my sword, I carve a path, standing supreme and unparalleled!

Ten thousand years later, ice has melted. The Soul Federation Scientific Exploration team found an egg with a gold and silver pattern on it in the far north of the land, and after examining it with an apparatus, they found out that there were vital signs inside. They hurriedly brought it back to the institute for hatching. The egg hatched, but it was a baby, a baby exactly the same as a human - a baby born out of an egg.

Cedric awakens in the frostbitten realm of Eldermarch—now its fourth prince. But this is no fairy tale. Real witches? Hybrid Abyssal Beasts? Demonic Incursions? Gates of the Abyss? To survive the coming storm, he'll need more than royal blood. With a fiery witch as his unlikely ally and innovations that defy medieval dogma, Cedric must rally Borderwatch against horrors that melt steel… and outmaneuver a crown that feeds its heirs to the darkness."

At just 4.5 years old, this adorable little bundle of joy melts hearts wherever they go. Coming down from the mountain, they unexpectedly find themselves surrounded by 7 doting older brothers, each competing to outdo the other in spoiling and protecting their little bundle. From tender moments to hilarious sibling rivalries, this is a heartwarming story of family, love, and endless pampering!

Why am I here...where there was no sun. My vision was limited...but I felt the darkness around me. I raised my hand...I possessed a transparent gray form...strange?... And that was all. I felt nothing...no, rather, all I felt was emptiness. And there was nothing for me except my eyes. I rose from my place and began to walk...alone...without direction. The things my eyes saw held little meaning. The things my eyes did not see ceased to exist. And so... I walked, and walked, and walked...until I felt something - disappointment. Strange..? I continued walking in the empty icy world, unaffected by its harshness...until I remembered something - my disappointment.

"You are my mate, I am not going to share you with anyone, not even my brothers " his whispering tone felt like melted sugar in my ears. I was drowning in his scent, my mind was in a frenzy. I woke up with a start, panting heavily after a steamy wet dream which I have been having quite a lot lately. Myra Miracle, an orphan since birth, visits her childhood best friend Nora to Kimberg to. While she was having dinner with Nora and her parents, she felt dizzy and enchanted at the same time for some unknown reasons. Later that evening, she met four hot, handsome and mesmerizing people which made her restless all night long. Since then she has been having wild dreams. Why is that so? Why is she so attracted to her best friend's brothers?

Modern medical genius Lin Wanqing transmigrates to ancient times, awakening the "Medical Soul Realm" and "Wheel of Fate." With godly healing, fate-altering, and illusion-shattering powers, she rises from a chubby outcast to a peerless healer. Crushing her vile stepsister Lin Xue’er, thrashing family foes, and teaming with icy General Zhao Xuan to conquer the "Nine幽 Medical Tomb," she unravels jaw-dropping secrets. Mind-blowing twists, sweet romance, and pure exhilaration!

Following her grandmother’s wishes, Oh Ha-na inherits a matchmaking agency. However, the agency caters only to a very specific clientele – wealthy bachelors with commitment issues. Enter billionaire jewellery tycoon and third-generation chaebol heir, Cha Ji-hoon. A notorious bachelor and workaholic who feels dating is a frivolous distraction from his responsibilities. Numerous attempts by his family to get him married have failed because he throws himself into work to avoid emotional connection. Despite this, women flock to him, drawn to his wealth and handsome looks. With a reputation for being ruthless in business and aloof in relationships, Ha-na takes on the challenge of finding Ji-hoon a perfect match. Can she melt his icy heart and find his perfect match? Or will she realize that she has been his ideal match all along? ~~~ [WSA 2025 Entry] [Note: This book is a clean, slow-burn romance. Character relationships will be explored more on emotional connection and less on physical attraction. Reader discretion is advised.] We'll have two side couple romance apart from our main couple storyline. Their stories will be shown simultaneously along with the lead couple, but in lesser frequency. Main: Boss Lady FL X Bigshot ML (First Love/High School Sweethearts) Side A: Hopeless Romantic FL X Single Dad ML (One-night Stand) Side B: Paralyzed FL X Celebrity ML (Second Chance First Love/High School Sweethearts)

[Warning: Mature Content R18+] The taste of forbidden love is the sweetest agony!! They were fucking right. I, Frery Kane was whipped and captivated by a Lycan Shifter from the Bay Shifter pack in Paradise Bay. Drawn to him like a moth to a flame, an irresistible pull I couldn’t deny. Alpha Tor Gale, a Lycan Shifter of unparalleled strength, only of his kind, his blood as intoxicating as ambrosia, his presence a temptation, I couldn’t escape. He made me crave more than I should or was allowed. In Paradise Bay, Vampires and Shifters are bound by ancient laws, their rivalry etched into the marrow of our existence. To meet him was to defy centuries of hatred; to love him was to risk everything. Each secret meeting was a dance with death, a betrayal of the Paradise Vampire Coven, and a rebellion against the laws that chained us. But Tor was my forbidden desire, my beautiful torment, and my greatest weakness. I knew the cost of this love, a love that could ignite war and destroy us both. But how could I resist the one thing that made my immortal heart beat once more? Excerpt from Alpha Tor's POV: “So you’ve been following me,” Tor’s deep growl echoed in the icy cavern. His golden eyes caught the flicker of torchlight. His breath misted in the freezing air, curling like smoke between them. “What gave me away?” I responded my voice as low, deep, and steady. Tor laughed a deep rumble that shook the cavern walls. “You reek of desperation. Do you think I didn’t notice your scent clinging to the trees? Are your footprints melting the frost? What is it, vampire? What do you want from me?” My jaw clenched and my gaze didn’t waver. “Your blood,” I taunted as my voice was laced with coldness to see if he could be threatened by my words. “Your kind is... intoxicating. Forbidden. I can’t stop myself.” I expected him to cover but he stepped forward and responded “If it’s my blood you want,” he murmured, his voice low and teasing, “then come closer and take what you need” The words struck me like lightning, and a fiery heat surged through my veins. My beast clawed at my control, drawn to him in a way that defied logic. His gaze held mine, and for the first time in my life, I didn’t know whether to run or to stay. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ In the end, they called me a betrayer. A traitor to the Paradise Vampire Coven. But how could I hold back when I had tasted something far sweeter than immortality? Alpha Tor was my forbidden fruit, the Lycan Shifter Alpha who defied everything I was taught to hate. But when I surged forward, ready to face anyone who dared stand between us, fate revealed the old prophecy hidden in Hanka Island. Alpha Tor wasn’t just my lover, he was my lifetime mate, our bond blessed by the ancient magic of Hanka Island itself. And our love was not meant to follow the rules, it was meant to break them.

Gu Nianzhi has no idea how to melt the iron-hearted, intimidating man who rarely smiles and always keeps a distance. But when he stares her down, voice deadly serious, and says, "Try flirting with me—if you succeed, I'm yours," her heart skips several beats. Now, armed with determination (and questionable flirting skills), she's about to discover if she can thaw the iciest heart on campus…or end up hopelessly caught in her own trap. A deliciously witty romance full of playful tension, irresistible challenges, and unexpected sweetness.

Princess Avni is a fearless warrior who has never bowed to anyone. But when she is forced into a political marriage with Prince Adhiraj, her life takes an unexpected turn. Adhiraj is no ordinary prince—he is cursed. A mysterious ancient spell is slowly turning his heart into stone, both physically and emotionally. If the curse isn’t broken, he will become a lifeless statue within months. Determined to uncover the truth, Avni embarks on a journey filled with forbidden magic, forgotten prophecies, and hidden enemies. But Adhiraj, cold and distant, refuses to believe in love. Breaking through his icy walls seems impossible. As they face deadly creatures, royal conspiracies, and an unknown force determined to keep the curse intact, Avni must make a choice: Will she save Adhiraj and risk her own heart, or will she rewrite destiny itself?

Will their past hold them prisoner, will the sins drown the sinner, will their heat melt the ice? The main characters in Falling In Love With A Phoenix meet at a moment they least expected, initially they met one another with fleeting gazes, but could that change? Aeshi (애시) her name means poetic love, but has her heart grown too callus and cold to show it? and Aerin (애린) his name means beloved jade, will the façade he forged from pressure break?

Government suddenly releases a game and forces everyone to participate. Promising excellent gamers that they will rewarded handsomely. Micheal who was in debt after his parents tragic death had no choice but to play this game since it was free. Micheal unlocks a double talent on entering ELYRIA. He meets many people and form group to complete quests. But it was soon revealed that there was no NPCS in the game. "Then what are those monsters?" Micheal thought in horror. For some unknown reason the government didn't disclose full details about the game. But players were not stupid. They soon discovered that ELYRIA might just not be a game ELYRIA on the other hand threatens to disrupt and take over the human world. Every company was suddenly investing in this so called game. "This is not a game." Everyone had the same conclusion after playing the game. "A part of your soul is destroyed if I die? How is this a game?" "ELYRIA? Hmm, there's something wrong with this game." Micheal muttered as his gaming bracelet melted into his wrist and he fell unconscious.

The protagonist of the story, Ni Moqiang, is the secretary of Ren Jingdong, the president of Jinyu Group. She has a cold - looking appearance and always dresses in an old - fashioned way at work, with black - framed glasses and a neatly combed bun, making it difficult for others to catch a glimpse of her true appearance. However, during a busy day at the company, Ren Jingdong accidentally catches a glimpse of her when she takes off her glasses. Her delicate face and flustered expression make his heart ripple. By chance, Ni Moqiang goes to Dark Rose Pub on her birthday and meets Ren Jingdong there. At this time, she is wearing a glittering halter dress, looking sexy and charming, completely different from her usual image. Under the influence of alcohol, Ni Moqiang has an intimate relationship with Ren Jingdong. But when she wakes up the next day, Ni Moqiang finds herself in a strange place, lying beside her boss Ren Jingdong. Panicked, she chooses to flee. After returning home, Ni Moqiang faces numerous family crises. Her stepmother, Qi Youling, mocks her coldly, and her father flies into a rage when he discovers the hickey on her neck, causing family conflicts to intensify instantly. And at this chaotic moment, her father suddenly has a cerebral hemorrhage and passes away. Yang Qiwei, her stepmother's lover, often comes to make trouble at the door, and Ni Moqiang's life is plunged into endless darkness. Under great pain and pressure, she chooses to disappear and has no news ever since. After Ni Moqiang's disappearance, Ren Jingdong realizes her importance to him. He searches everywhere but finds nothing. During Ni Moqiang's disappearance, she is saved by the Bai family. At that time, Bai Qinlan accidentally bumps into Ni Moqiang, who is in a trance outside the cemetery, causing her to pass out. The Bai family takes her back and takes good care of her. They find that she has lost her memory and is pregnant. Out of kindness, the Bai family not only takes her in but also adopts her as their adopted daughter and names her Bai Youruo. Time flies by, and three years pass. Bai Youruo has a peaceful time in the Bai family, but unfortunately, the child in her belly fails to be saved due to an accident. During her work at the Bai family's company, she is ostracized by her colleagues because of her special identity and finally decides to resign. By chance, she applies for a job at Eryang Technology, which has been acquired by Ren Jingdong, and becomes a special assistant in the president's office. Here, Ren Jingdong meets her again. Although Bai Youruo tries to disguise herself, Ren Jingdong gradually suspects that she is Ni Moqiang based on some details. To confirm his suspicion, Ren Jingdong takes Bai Youruo to the Ren family's dinner, hoping to use her food allergies to confirm her identity. At the dinner, Bai Youruo accidentally eats the allergic food and has a severe allergic reaction. Bai Ye, Bai Chenyu, and Bai Qinlan rush over when they hear the news. In this chaos, Ren Jingdong finally confirms that Bai Youruo is Ni Moqiang, and the Bai family has to tell the whole story of that year.

Shuangwen+Invincible+Dedicated to the Son of Destiny+Acting Without Worries] Chen Wen fell into a deadly situation as soon as he crossed through, awakening his strongest physique Chaos Sequence Body with a backhand and, plus the Golden Finger Destiny Furnace. Are you the Holy Eucharist of Desolation, from the Tianming Emperor Clan? Jie Jie Jie, melt him for me! Are you a reincarnation from the First Emperor clan? Jie Jie Jie, I melted him down again! Are you the owner of the system, from the Araki family? Jie Jie Jie, come on, come on, it's all from me... No matter what power you come from, no matter what golden fingers you have, they must all become nourishment for me to become stronger. Compared to personal strength, I'm sorry, but Chen Wen is invincible. Compared to the background? That's even more embarrassing. My father's clan is the Tianming Emperor Clan, and my mother's clan is still the Tianming Emperor Clan. From this moment on, I, Chen Wen, will step by step reach the highest level!

Warning this book contains mature content. In a world where power is equated with wealth and status Stephan Blake stood as the epitome of both. A billionaire with an iron grip on his empire, he commanded respect and fear in equal measure. He was the kind of man who could get anything he desired. Micah, a lady of warmth in Stephan's cold, calculated universe. With a gentle heart, patience, kind, and unwavering faith, she believed in the transformative power of love and the mysteries of God, could bring, in her relationship with Stephan's Read more to discover if she can melt his cold heart.

In the hidden corridors of power where desire and danger intertwine, Valeria Ivanov—the beguiling daughter of a notorious mafia don—learns that seduction is her deadliest weapon. Tasked with a mission that pits her against the equally formidable Adrian DeLuca, the enigmatic heir of a rival crime family, she enters a world where every whispered promise and stolen touch could be fatal. Adrian, a master strategist renowned for his icy reserve, finds himself drawn to her intoxicating blend of danger and seduction, his calculated facade slowly melting beneath the heat of their forbidden encounters. As secret trysts evolve into nights of raw, unbridled passion, the boundaries between duty and lust blur. Every clandestine rendezvous is a battle between their relentless ambition and the exquisite pleasure of surrendering to temptation. Amid the decadent backdrop of blood-soaked loyalty and whispered betrayals, Valeria struggles with the growing conflict between her mission and the irresistible allure of a love that promises both ecstasy and ruin. In a world where trust is as fragile as a whispered secret and every caress could conceal a knife, Beneath the Crimson Veil is an erotic journey into the depths of passion, power, and betrayal. Here, the price of desire is steep, and the stakes are life and death—leaving both hearts and empires forever transformed by the flames of a forbidden love. Excerpt: The dim glow of the city lights cast jagged shadows across Adrian’s sharp features as he leaned against the edge of his desk, arms crossed, his gaze a storm of suspicion and something darker—something far more dangerous. Valeria stood across from him, her expression an intoxicating mix of defiance and amusement. She had perfected the art of playing innocent, but tonight, something in Adrian’s eyes made her heart pound in warning. “You’re up to something,” he said, voice low and measured, like the edge of a blade pressing against silk. She arched a brow, taking slow, deliberate steps toward him, her heels clicking against the hardwood floor. “Oh?” she mused, tilting her head. “And what exactly am I up to, amore mio?” Adrian’s jaw tightened. “You tell me.” A slow smirk curled her lips as she invaded his space, her fingers lightly grazing the lapel of his jacket. “You don’t have proof.” His eyes darkened, flicking down to where her fingers toyed with the fabric. “I don’t need proof,” he murmured. “I see it in your eyes. The way you watch me. Like you’re calculating your next move.” Valeria chuckled, the sound soft, teasing. “And here I thought you were the one watching me.” She dragged her nails lightly down his chest, feeling the way his muscles tensed beneath his tailored suit. “You want proof?” His hand shot out, gripping her wrist, but his touch wasn’t rough—it was deliberate, commanding. “Yes.” His voice dropped lower, nearly a whisper. “Prove it.” The challenge hung between them, thick with tension. Her pulse hammered in her throat, but she didn’t hesitate. She reached up, her fingers threading into his dark hair as she closed the space between them, her lips grazing his—soft, testing, before she deepened it.