His Beloved Darling

Mr. Johnson's stepdaughter, whom he had been taking care of for fifteen years, surprisingly ran away, and she disappeared for five years. Five years later, Mr. Johnson finally found her. Mr. Johnson, looking at his bride-to-be, who had turned into a beauty, said, "If you can come up with a decent excuse, I might be gentle with you later." Amanda Smith awkwardly said, "Well, I... I was hesitating." "That's a fairly good reason, you've been hesitating for five years. It's time to decide, right?" Amanda Smith looked at him sorrowfully, "I, I have hesitated so long, I've forgotten how to decide." "Oh, no problem, just decide on me. After all, I'm quite good at catching people!"

"You might be the best killer in the underworld but that is all you are , a killer " Ivana spat out. Alara stayed silent. "A killer can't be a wife much less a mother. So why don't you make things easier for me and disappear. Rae will never marry you and your baby can't be raised by a killer ". she added. She felt a gush of wind blinking but then gasped . Alara had her table knife down on her neck , the coldness of both the steel on her neck and look in her eyes sent shivers down her spine. "Love put the knife down " Rae said to Alara. Ivana gulped still staring into the cold blood thirsty eyes down on her. she didn't seem to want to move . Rae stood up and gently took her hand from Ivana's neck , "Come on , let's get you some cake " he said to Alara. Suddenly her eyes turned soft as she dropped the knife and followed her fiancé off to the kitchen. ......... Sent to kill him but is now carrying his child . A deadly assassin must choose between the father of her child who refuses to let her go ,the organisation that is now threatening her family and the responsibilities of becoming a mother and wife.

"In Qiyuan, kissing is an act of mutual surrender. To ask for a kiss is to ask someone to be yours, while offering yourself in return. On that note, making love is a common practice and is regarded as deeply romantic." —Book 1 of Romances in Qiyuan— Haruki had no memories prior to his awakening. With only his black katana and his name to ground him in an identity, he lived through every encounter on pure instinct and a great deal of luck. But it wasn't until he locked eyes with Lanling, those sky-blue orbs gazing at him with the stillness of a lake, that he believed his luck had finally peaked. Shamelessly, he integrated into General Lanling Cheng's army, finding the man even more pleasing to his eyes the longer he watched over him. But as Haruki learned more about his new idol, he began to realize just how deep their connection ran, how precious the memories stolen from him were, and how deeply he loved this man. No matter how many times his mind was wiped clean, his feelings seemed to cross beyond the boundaries of memory, for he had long branded the image and name of Lanling Cheng into the very depths of his soul. He could only hope for a day when the curse that plagued them—this curse that relentlessly tested their love—would finally be shattered, and they could live on with their lives in peace. ~#~#~#~#~#~ [Volumes Synopsis] —Volume 1 [1-50] Amidst the war between the Silver Dragons and the Black Pythons, familiar faces and voices seemed to emerge from nowhere, as though fate itself were playing a cruel game, tugging relentlessly at Haruki’s mind—almost desperate to make him remember his past. But to Haruki, the most important thing was meeting and shamelessly flirting with the general, so he couldn’t care less. Besides, Lanling had told him not to remember, and who was he to disobey his future wife? —Volume 2 [51-145] Haruki and his friends find themselves in a typical isekai setting! At least, that's what Haruki originally thought. But soon, he realized the waters in the palace ran deep, and his connection to whatever schemes were brewing here stretched all the way back to before he even came to... Earth? So, he's a local? Oh, and there’s that Lanling Cheng… Haruki: ...God, why is he so hot? —Volume 3 [146~300] Lanling lost his best friend… his boyfriend… his fated lover. And the loneliness brought by the sudden emptiness gripped his heart every day, almost driving him mad, scorching anyone who dared touch his reverse scale. But just as he gave up dodging the oncoming claws of a chimera, the wind swept him away—into a familiar embrace. Haruki had come back. With a new identity, a new family, and a new… fiancé?! Lanling was in tatters. How had his boyfriend become someone else’s fiancé?? Determined to win him back, he appoints Haruki as his knight, keeps him by his side at all times, and climbs into his bed at night… ~#~#~#~#~#~ —updates every Sunday [M]—Mature Content Server: https://discord.gg/cMqPN7WVbf Art: @minttea5 Best Unca Consultant: Zeriq Haruk [for worldbuilding]

Beaufort Lancaster has always known himself to be a sinner—a man with little to no intention of marriage, a man, or better, a lover who enjoys the thrill that comes with women bound to duty—especially those who belong to other men. However, what was once a game, a thrill, shifts dangerously once he meets Lady Louisa Lancaster, his brother’s wife—Andrew Lancaster. Andrew Lancaster is mad. Not mad in the way men are described as eccentric, temperamental, hard nuts to crack, illogical, impediments, imbeciles... No! The man is truly lost to the grip of madness. His world and reality align in different diversions. His marriage to Louisa is a hollow arrangement, void of warmth or desire. Yet, bound by duty and title, she remains his! Beaufort never thought himself capable of true love—until her. What begins as a fascination, mere attraction to another married woman, transforms into something unbearable. He thinks about her more often than he should. He watches her more closely than is right. He delights in spending more time with her than he should. And the breaking point comes when he finds himself in her room, out of a slight argument, one fateful evening. A kiss. A touch. Nothing more. But it is enough to undo him! Wracked with guilt and the weight of his transgression, Beaufort flees Lancaster for London, seeking refuge in the arms of God. Priesthood, he believes, shall cleanse him—will rid him of her. Yet, even within the monastery, the ghost of Lady Louisa haunts him—her scent, her touch, the whisper of her name, her smile. They all linger in the quiet halls filled with souls embracing celibacy. But he was never celibate! How could he be if he thinks? If he thinks rather sexually of another human being he wished to rid himself of? Worse—his brother’s property? And so he flees! The cloth of fatherhood or brotherhood can never silence the call of his heart. Salvation is a word, and he, of all people, shall have a different case scenario on the Day of Judgment! What happens? In His Sins is a tale of forbidden love, guilt, and the haunting grip of desire, set against the rigid moralities of the Victorian era. Enjoy!

WARNING! **DARK ROMANCE** ****A STORY OF FIRE AND ICE**** Locked away from the world, Selene, the cursed daughter of the Dark King, knows only shadows and despair. Then, fate intervenes. Drawn by an irresistible force, Alpha Zephyr, a warrior scarred by a brutal attack orchestrated by Selene's father, discovers her in a river that borders their territory. He uncovers a truth that threatens to shatter both their worlds: Selene is his fated mate. This forbidden love would ignite an ancient war. Can Zephyr overcome his hatred and embrace the forbidden, or will the weight of the past consume him and tear their worlds apart? As Selene discovers more to herself than she ever imagined, her world once bitter and empty becomes filled with growth and a chance at Love. Will she warm up to her chances of growth and prevails?

Naomi Luke, a 23-year-old woman, had yet to marry. In her family, turning 24 without a husband was considered a curse, and the solution was simple but unyielding—become a reverend sister. On the morning of Naomi’s birthday, Naomi was informed that her time had come; she was to embrace the life of a reverend sister. But fate, it seemed, had other plans in store for her. When Naomi meets the vampire stranger,her fate takes a mysterious turn

This is a story that will be more mature for audiences and it will be disturbing. It's about a boy who idolizes a killer that the police and detectives cannot find. the picture is credited to Jt Photodesign.

The stunning female general has been reborn and is determined to become the nemesis of men. Hey hey, that iceberg man, it's you who's torturing me. Don't think that just because you have a noble status and a pretty face, I'll be soft hearted. Who else is that guy, with peach blossom eyes squinting and idle all day long? Don't think I owe you a favor, just stick to me like an acorn candy. On the left is a reborn concubine, on the right is a time traveling witch, and there are also close friends who like to pretend to be little white flowers. If you have any tricks, feel free to use them! I have the Thirty Six Stratagems in my hands, I have them all in the world! I am a girl, who am I afraid of?

"Apa sejak awal kau mendekatiku dengan sengaja?" "…… ya." "Pasti sulit berpura-pura mencintai putri musuhmu." Annette, seorang bangsawan berdarah kerajaan sekaligus putri tunggal seorang jenderal militer. Setelah dua tahun cinta yang penuh gairah, ia menikah dengan bawahan setia ayahnya, Heiner. Ia pikir kebahagiaan bersama suaminya yang luar biasa dan penuh kasih akan bertahan selamanya. Semuanya tampak sempurna. Semuanya terlihat sempurna. Sampai pengkhianatan suaminya menghancurkan keluarganya. "Aku ingin bercerai, Heiner." "Itu tidak diizinkan." "Apakah aku masih berguna bagimu? Orang tuaku sudah tiada, monarki telah runtuh. Aku tak punya apa-apa lagi. Dendammu sudah selesai." "Istriku, ke mana kau berniat pergi untuk mencari kebahagiaan?" "…… tak ada tempat di mana aku bisa bahagia." Heiner menyunggingkan senyum tipis. "Kalau begitu, kau akan tetap tidak bahagia di sisiku selama sisa hidupmu." Saat itu, Annette akhirnya menyadari bahwa dendamnya belum berakhir. Dan bahwa ia sendiri yang harus memutus hubungan beracun ini.

The night Jian woke up with a splitting headache after her friend's bachelorette party, she just blamed it on the excess alcohol. She had some vague memories of an intense make out session with her arch nemesis, but she brushed it off because, if that really had happened somehow, Seth was acting way too normal. She couldn't even rely on her memories. Everything was a blackout. So when she went to register her marriage with her childhood best friend and was told she had already been married for seven years to Seth, whom she hadn't talked to in seven years due to a fallout, it was crazy to her. It turned out she had registered her marriage drunk after her friend's bachelorette party. Now she has to fly all the way to New York to get a divorce from her 'husband' so she can marry her 'boyfriend' before he comes back from his NASA science program. Six months is more than enough, right? Right???

Kimberley Laurent has spent her life under her father’s oppressive rule, never expecting that her freedom would be completely stolen when she is forced into an arranged marriage with Alexander Silver, a man feared across the city. She is nothing more than a pawn in a business deal, trapped in a gilded cage. Alexander, cold and unyielding, views their marriage as nothing more than a contract When betrayal, manipulation, and a hidden enemy threaten to tear them apart, Kimberley must decide: will she run from the monster she was forced to marry, or will she stay and fight for the man hidden beneath the ice?

The move had brought more than just a new home for Jiwon, Teayoung, and Nari—it had forced them to confront the quiet, lingering grief they had carried since the death of their daughter, Nara. While the neighborhood around them seemed welcoming, every corner held a reminder of their past, and the challenge of forging a fresh start weighed heavily on their hearts. As Jiwon tried to adjust to his new role at the sub-district police station, Teayoung focused on settling Nari into the new space, but both parents knew there was more at stake than unpacking boxes or rearranging furniture. The weight of their loss, though not always visible, was ever-present, especially for Teayoung, whose heart still carried the quiet ache of a life forever altered. It was in moments like these—when the world seemed to move forward with its own rhythm—that the grief would surface, unpredictable and sharp. Minho’s innocent gesture with the walnuts stirred something deep within Teayoung, unlocking a flood of memories of her daughter that she hadn’t fully allowed herself to feel. Though she was surrounded by people who cared, the pain of Nara’s absence seemed to find its way back, each day a subtle reminder that healing was a journey, not a destination. And so, in the quiet of Nari's room, Teayoung had to confront not just her grief, but also her deep love for the family she still had, knowing they would carry each other through these tender moments.

She ruined his deal. Now, she belongs to him. When Isla Carter defied Damian Blackwood, the ruthless billionaire who owns half the city, she never imagined the consequences. A single moment of defiance cost him millions, and Damian never forgives—or forgets. To save her father from financial ruin, Isla is given an impossible choice: marry Damian and become his possession or watch everything she loves crumble. Trapped in a cold, loveless marriage, she is nothing more than a pawn in his world of power and control. But behind Damian’s icy exterior lies something dark, something broken—something that calls to her in ways she can’t explain. His every touch is a punishment, yet his kisses ignite a fire she never knew existed. Yet, in his world, love is a dangerous illusion. His ex-wife wants her gone. His mother sees her as a disgrace. And the most dangerous of them all—his half-brother, Adrian—wants her for himself. When betrayal strikes from all sides, Isla must navigate a deadly game of secrets, passion, and revenge. And as the lines between hate and desire blur, one question remains—can she survive loving the man who vowed to break her?

King Ramos fate was signed before he was even created,what he didn't know was that his solution and and answers to his problems lied in the hand of his worst enemies.... unknown to him his real enemies where lurking behind the shadows waiting to take control....

Kiefer knew when he had contracted the Weave. He would suffer incessant nosebleed, raging headaches, auditory and visual hallucinations and occasionally lose consciousness. Those were the major symptoms of the Weave. These symptoms would continue for what seemed like forever. Scraping away at his increasingly fragile mind, rendering every night more fearful than the last. -•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•- When the clock would strike midnight, his sheets could usually be found slick with sweat, sticking to his body and getting even more soaked. Kiefer would try to move his limbs but they never really responded. His eyelids were shut tightly as he couldn't even open them. He would struggle and struggle one too many times to open them but they weren't exceptions in whatever was happening to him. But his ears? His ears picked up every single sound that surrounded him. Sometimes, Kiefer would hear one too many voices speaking at the exact same time, that they began translating into bundles and bundles of gibberish. His head ached terribly and he could do absolutely nothing about it. Trauma. While his eyes were shut, visions of vile and rabid monsters would charge at him from caves and clearings he could never quite make out. Their eyes, bloodshot, their teeth more like fangs dripping with crimson red blood, trying so desperately to rip the poor boy apart. Trauma. Kiefer would now and then try his hardest to wake himself up from the turbulent nightmare but it really did seem like the Weave hadn't had enough fun with him. -•-•-•- Kiefer would occasionally find himself tethering on the edge of the narrowest piece of boulder on what seemed to be a cliff. Looking down, his eyes would widen and his face would contort with fear as molten magma thrashed turbulently just few inches below his feet, burning and scalding his feet repeatedly. Then, all too suddenly, the cliff would melt and Kiefer would find himself falling back-first, his hands fluttering in the air, trying to grab onto whatever came into his grip to save himself. A guttural scream would escape his lips and echo off the far walls as he plunged deep into the boiling magma. -•-•-•- He wakes up with a start every new day, his forehead slick with sweat, his nightwear damp and his hair even damper. Soon, Kiefer didn't need a diviner to tell him the Weave was out for his heart. SUPPORT THIS NOVEL TO KEEP US MOTIVATED!!! FOLLOW INSTA ACCOUNT @guordio_masetti

Evan was the CEO of his father's company Heretage Enterprises and was forced by his parents to marry his mother's friend's first daughter after the death of his lover which led him to shut everyone out of his life for 6 months even his parents too. He hated his arranged wife because she was obsessed with him and when he found out that she was involved in his lover's death he hated her more. But his fate was not with her. He was fated to marry her sister instead and from there the event took a turn. He was possessive and controlling and hated his wife because of her sister, he was determined to make her life miserable while his wife turned out to be independent and feisty. She hated him thinking that her sister's tragic death was caused and plotted by him. She agreed to marry him only to hate him for the rest of her life but she has yet to confront him about her sister's tragic death. Their relationship was strained and difficult full of bittersweet but yet in the end both find at each other arms and embrace. This is my first ever Webnovel story so if I have any mistakes and mostly English is not my first language so don't come after me. If you are a person who doesn't tolerate any kind of grammar mistake then I suggest you not to read it but i will try to improve it... This story has been on my head for a long time and I pull it out from my imagination to reality... So the story is about Evan Lancaster who is very stubborn and dominant and Ella is not less from him she is feisty and independent. They have to marry each other because of their parents and all etc etc...So let's see their life journey and the mystery which will fold out... I don't claim any image or picture used in this story...credit to the rightful owners and source And I will try to update properly on time anyway pls give a lots of love to Evan and Ella if you like the story and don't forget to vote and comment. Now gonna walked off, bye. Start: 02-02-25 End: not yet confirmed

My first novel yaey (⁠ﾉ⁠◕⁠ヮ⁠◕⁠)⁠ﾉ⁠*⁠.⁠✧ ——— Furan Shi only wanted to be a cutie little princess. That's it. So when he died, nobody missed him. After his family and relatives, the next person to attend his funeral was his homeroom teacher and friends™, his murderer, and then a mysterious red-eyed crow. Said mysterious crow sucked his soul right out and offered him a better life than this. No, he still won't be a cutie princess, but he can be the next best thing after that. He was invited to transmigrate into different realities without any restrictions. It wasn't a Villain system, a Cannon fodder system... it doesn't belong to any category. Just experiencing the worlds should be enough to satisfy it. Furan Shi agreed with one condition. Filter: ‘Animal Characteristics’ System: Are you… sure about this? Furan Shi, pouting: Is that not possible..? System: … you're welcome to do as you like =͟͟͞͞(꒪ᗜ꒪‧̣̥̇) What you'll get: ✓An indecisive (and impulsive) MC ✓Raum ✓Spicy chicken story cards ✓Mother's Eye [Yes, this is a quick transmigration novel.] [Yes, all cutesy cutie pie bc I am sad.] [Yes, the host is always a demihuman, more often than not part animal haha.] [No, the host isn't always an animal demihuman. Could be a stinking goblin if his luck fails him.] [And no, this isn't necessarily about furries. Eh, but I'm open to negotiations.. ╮(. ❛ ᴗ ❛.)╭] [Might have genderbend later on.. not sure..] I do apologize in advance if this is not your cup of tea. I'm trying my best to make this as light-themed and fast-paced as possible for people like me who just wanted to relax, aka not much brain games... not much face slapping.. ehe..

Love is a game. Do you want to play? 12 CONTESTANTS. 5 WEEKS OF ROMANCE AND DECEPTION. FIND THE IMPOSTERS. STAND A CHANCE TO WIN $1,000,000! How well do know your heart? In this unprecedented dating show, test the boundaries of human trust and desire as 12 contestants battle it out to find the couple and the exes hidden among them. How much do you trust your lover or ex? Will the two of you successfully fool your hunters, or will your feeble rapport lead to elimination? How far will you go to stay undercover? Sign up for "Beloved Imposter" today! *** Iris Tate is in a rut—she's tired of her job, has no social life, and her dreams are out of reach. She will do anything for a change… If she can afford it. During these monotonous times, Iris sees an ad for "Beloved Imposter", an unconventional dating show which promises romance, spontaneity, and most importantly—a fat paycheque. In a bid to double her earnings, she signs up as a team with her estranged ex-boyfriend, Skyler Valentine, who has reasons of his own for joining. Iris’s plan is simple: Deceive the other contestants, lie her way to the finals, and walk away a millionaire. After that, she and Skyler will forget each other once and for all. However, plans are made to be broken. The more time Iris and Skyler spend together, the more they realise how much the other has changed since their breakup. Over the course of five weeks, they’re forced to confront the mistakes of their youth and the scars they bury deep within. As the competition heats up, tensions arise and secrets unfold, blurring the lines between desire and loyalty. Some contestants will do anything to win, and mutual trust is but a façade. Iris will soon learn that she may be able to fool others, but she won't be able fool her own heart. Can she overcome the obstacles in her way? Or will she lose both her second chance at love as well as the grand prize? Watch "Beloved Imposter" to find out! *** P.S Cover art is sourced from Pinterest, credits to the original artist.

when everyone left Ronald and abandoned him, with daily mockery, he didn't found a way to defend himself against them, he threw himself in the arms of demons but an unexpected event happened . it turned his life into hell and drove him slowly towards madness . can he resist or he will surrender to them and collapse completely

When Jasmine’s car collides with Antonio’s, she expects nothing more than an accident report and a headache. But from the moment he lays eyes on her, Antonio is captivated—her beauty, her presence, the quiet fire in her eyes. She’s been hurt before, and love is not something she’s searching for. All she wants is peace, warmth, and a place where she feels safe. But Antonio is not a man who walks away from what he wants. And from the moment he sees her, he knows—he wants her.

Billie Bob Jones never intended to work with the second richest man on Earth, yet after being asked to do a favor for his best friend he found himself in a dilemma. Not only had he caught the attention of the famed billionaire, he had also caught the attention of the most dangerous man on Earth. His simple life of riding horses, competing in rodeos and helping his stepdad Clyde on the ranch gets upturned when he becomes the new prey of the one and only Benedito Goncalo Cruz Pereira.

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

Her best friend conspired with her fiance and half sister to accuse her of cheating and had a flimsy excuse to call off their engagement. She lost her virginity, her properties and her home.. No mother, irresponsible father, no place to lay her head. She lost her best friend and her fiance. Her world crumbled when she found out she was pregnant. Being pregnant restricted her quest from finding her biological mother's where about. Tough times, anger, depression weighed her down but her bundle of joy made her stronger through thick and thin. Smiths Scouts, the world most adored and handsome billionaire was in die need of finding the lady he had an affair with that awkward night.. His cold aura drove away countless women. The unknown lady's enchanting body stopped her succumbing to other women. Six years later at the airport she spilled a coffee on him unbeknownst to her. Staring at her with his hazel eyes he gave a thought that she looks like someone she met before.

Helene, who died from being run over by a truck while crossing on her way home from work, transmigrated into a novel and became an extra from the novel. The body she got transmigrated into was the mother of the male protagonist. But the problem is she went inside the novel and it hadn't even started yet. So she made a plan. She waited for the letter from Duke Zeaniel to arrive because then her escape would begin. yes. She intends to flee. She just needs to imitate what Soheila did in the novel. although Soheila was found, she had no intention of showing up. She did get out without being caught by the knights because she was wearing the uniform of the maids but something happened that was not part of the novel. Why is the Duke here? Did... i just get caught right away? But the Duke shouldn't be here!

Waking up to a pounding headache, Sol widened his eyes to discover his hands covered in blood, and spotting a figure dressed in all black carrying a gun, slowly disappear into the shadow. Explore the protagonist's journey to find his killer in the era of steam and machinery while unraveling the truths of this world.

"Bad Wolf!" "Darling, come here", he gently coaxed. Even though she knew it was only a facade, he was obviously luring her for his own benefit, she still couldn't help falling for it, falling for him. Always. Even when he knew she wasn't as naive as she seemed, he still couldn't help but want to hold her in the palm of his hands, to cherish her. His Little Darling. Always.

When a genius strategist’s forbidden obsession with her equally lethal partner collides with a deadly game of empires, their love becomes a double-edged sword—sharp enough to rewrite the world, or bleed them dry.

Adelaide Wade, a 22 year old business owner. Having just inherited her late parents bakery and bookstore, The Bookish Bites, coupled with the news of her having a betrothed who she has to marry to save the cafe, felt like the weight of the world had been saddled onto her shoulders. Never had she felt so lost, both of her parents had been the only offsprings of their parents also. And now that they were dead, their only wish for her before their death was for her to meet her betrothed and get hitched. And now it was time to do so. Ezekiel Steel, a 32 year old CEO. Being described as the most successful bachelor, who has managed to infiltrate and plant the roots of his Steel Corporations, even into the world's harshest economy, and still amassing billions of profits. Considered to be ruthless, cold and even sociopathic, but mostly detached. His ruthless ways incites fear in the hearts of his rivals, now determined to marry the woman of his dreams through a betrothal.