A Secret Contract

A fake marriage. A sarcastic disaster of a groom. A stubborn no nonsense bride. What could possibly go wrong

Zephany Draven is a shy, clumsy celebrity journalist who is constantly ridiculed for not getting the big scoops. She is soft-spoken and easily intimidated, so she looks weak. However, behind closed doors, she's Eclipse, an altogether tougher, loud-mouthed agent and quite ruthless and efficient. Kendrick Montclair is a gentle, positive artist who loves his family and remains optimistic despite his struggles. His gentle nature makes him easy to take advantage of. But secretly, he's Obscura, a cold, ruthless agent who is efficient and silent. Both work as partners in a secret organization that preserves hidden truths erased by governments, yet they remain completely unaware of each other's true identities. Their goal is to reach the highest level of clearance to access classified information. But just when they're on the verge of success, they fail. Then, a mysterious man appears with an offer—a contract marriage in exchange for the information they desperately seek. Trapped with no alternative, they sign the deal. But neither expected what would happen next. ------------- Kendrick and Zephany sat by the glass wall, waiting for their food when a car suddenly crashed through. Kendrick pulled Zephany to safety just in time, but both got small cuts from the broken glass. "Are you okay?" they asked, checking each other. To their astonishment, the cuts healed before their eyes. Their minds raced. "Beside me, the only person I know who has that ability is." "No! She can't be that loud, short-tempered woman!" "No! He can't be that silent, obnoxious man!" "Did I marry my secret partner in crime?" They both shuddered at the thought.

Lin Raosheng has always been a nobody in the prestigious Clear Heavens Sect. Born without a dantian to cultivate qi, he was relegated to the life of a mere cleaner—sweeping courtyards and scrubbing floors while the disciples soared to greatness. But unknown to everyone, Lin possesses a rare and long-lost ability: he can see and interact with spirits. While most people dismiss him as eccentric for talking to himself, Lin knows better—spirits are everywhere, whispering secrets of the past and lurking within the sect's hallowed halls. Some are mischievous, others wise, and a few... dangerous. However, his gift has never helped him in the one place he needs it most—his mother's death. He knows she was murdered, but her spirit remains nowhere to be found, leaving him with unanswered questions and an aching heart. Everything changes when, during a grand sect event, Lin accidentally collides with Lord Xu Tian, a feared and revered immortal cultivator. In the chaos, Lin unintentionally reveals that he can see a beautiful, playful spirit who has been following Xu Tian for centuries—an existence even the powerful immortal was unaware of. Lord Xu Tian gifts Lin a token and a set of scrolls, revealing that Lin's ability is linked to an ancient and forbidden cultivation path—Spirit Cultivation, a power feared and eradicated long ago by qi cultivators. To forge his destiny, Lin must contract spirits, cultivate his spiritual power, and unlock his true potential... All while trying to uncover the truth about his mother's murder...

WARNING: DARK AND MATURE CONTENT. Readers discretion advised. Serena Alaric wanted nothing more than a quiet life, far from the shadows of her family’s dark past. But when masked enforcers storm her home and drag her into the clutches of the Council of Vitae, she learns her blood is the key to a deadly legacy she never asked for. Lucian Draven is the cold and ruthless leader of a powerful mafia syndicate, cursed to endure unimaginable pain. The Council claims Serena is his only salvation. Yet beneath the Council’s polished facade lies a web of lies, experiments, and betrayal that runs far deeper than either of them imagined. Forced into an uneasy alliance and given a time limit to produce an heir, Serena and Lucian must navigate a treacherous world of power and manipulation, where trust is a rare commodity. As they uncover the truth about the Council’s sinister plans, their hatred begins to give way to something unexpected—a bond forged in fire and blood. But with enemies closing in from all sides and time running out, Serena and Lucian must decide: will they fight their fates, or embrace the dangerous connection that could either save them, or destroy them both?

Roxana Oberon had reborn five times, and all those times, she had to experience a painful death because of her husband. In her sixth life, Roxana summoned a demon from hell and made a contract with the demon to take revenge on those who had bestowed misery on her. However, Roxana did not expect she summoned the Third Prince of Hell or also commonly known as The Demon Lust, who later would be called as Damian Hesperos. Damian was willing to give Roxana anything to avenge her revenge as long as Roxana fulfilled the demon's lust. And Roxana was willing to do anything as long as she could avenge her revenge. In the end, the demon, who was known as a creature of hell and stained with sin, became the only creature that could bring happiness to Roxana. Would Roxana be able to get her revenge with the help of the demon? Could the relationship between Roxana and The Demon make Roxana happier?

[Warning: This novel features Mature Content 18+] Separating from her mother after 11 years brought out a lot of change in Ayana. Her cheerful self was gone, she was quieter and reversed. When she thought everything would change for the better, she was betrothed to a vampire. It was a political marriage. If that was not the worst, that man hated humans. The rumors said he killed humans just for pleasure. Just when Ayana thought she was ready, life gives her another surprise, her husband is a handsome swindler that likes to aggravate her with his sweet talk. He is an expert actor who likes to pretend his love for her. Can she resist her husband's charm and walk out of the marriage with an intact heart? Excerpt: “I will go first. I, Luca Winter, would assist and help Ayana Winter on her revenge plan and would never harm and hurt her. In return, I will ask for something Ayana Winter possesses and she had to give it to me willingly as the payment of my help.” Luca said casually. Ayana frowned as she looked at Luca. “Is it my father's journal?" Ayana said as she looked at the man, voicing her suspicion. Ayana noticed as the man's smile freeze for a millisecond. The man tried to act casual, but Ayana has got her answer. Ayana smiled as she finally got the response. The man was after her father’s mysterious journal. “I will give it to you if it is on my hand,” Ayana said still with a smile on her face, "and if not, you would have to ask for another thing with a similar value, take it or leave it." In her heart, Ayana promised to herself that she would never claim the book as hers, therefore Luca would never have a chance to claim it as his. She cannot believe the man, but she knew she needed his help if she wanted to make evident progress in her plan.

If you could gain power, wealth, or prestige, but at the price of your soul, would you accept the deal? Humanity continues on to day-to-day life, oblivious of the supernatural creatures that lurk in the dark. Being attacked by one of these creatures, Jayce Price was given a choice, sell his soul or die as a human, picking one of the options, multiple messages appeared in front of him. [ You have acquired the System ] [ Current Demonic Synchronization 0.00% ] [ Increasing Demonic Synchronization ] --- Author here, As this is my first ever novel I would appreciate constructive criticism to help improve the quality of the novel. Hoping to improve the quality as I write more so please feel free to state your opinions on the matter. It would be most appreciated if you could support my novel in any way you can, every contribution toward a goal is valuable, regardless of how small it may be. Also, special thanks to J.G. for the artwork! Contact me through Discord or Email for any questions: Ribblood#3222 Ribblood2@gmail.com

Luna has always been an outsider in her pack, while other's banded together worrying about things like mates and love, Luna spent her time with nature exploring, absorbing energy from the moon reading. All she wanted to do was to become a healer and travel the world. On one of her trips to the forest her pack was attacked by a group of powerful rogues and all structure burnt to the ground. In one day she was rendered homeless and an orphan. She hated herself and felt guilty for not being with them, she fell into despair, deciding to join her family, she brewed a poisonous herb with wolfsbane refusing to listen to the protests of her wolf, she drank it in one go passing out, when she awoke much to her horror and her wolf spirit was gone, thus she became an enigma with a tragic past.she desperate to keep hidden and get revenge she joined the golden moon pack as an omega. There, she meets Alpha Marcus, a powerful, ruthless leader who didn't believe in love. While Marcus has vowed never to love again, he can't resist the mysterious pull he feels toward Luna. As danger looms from rogue wolves and hidden enemies, Marcus and Luna are forced to work together, their bond growing stronger with each passing day. But Luna's secret could destroy everything. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher. Copyright@AQUAHGODDESS2024 Disclaimer: I do not own any of the pictures all credit goes to their rightful owner

It was hate at first sight! Vice President Jeannie Boon hated Prince Christopher Sebastian Lucille Spark at first sight. Since his name was as pretentious as him, she would rather not come into contact with him. But that is something that can't be avoided. Not when he is the biggest benefactor that can help her non-profit organisation to reach it's milestone and get more benefactors. Prince Christopher Sebastian Lucille Spark needs a wife. And when the petite little Jeannie Boon enters his office to 'exhort' money, he is not letting her win so easily. Will Jeannie be able to escape the plans that Prince Christopher has for her? Or will a certain prince fall into his own trap?

Caught between the devil and the deep blue sea, what could possibly go wrong? Everything! This is the story of Ava Harley, a young student on a scholarship in one of the best higher institutions in the country. Off school hours, she worked part-time to take of herself and her little brother after the death of their parents. But an accidental encounter at her workplace marked the beginning of the spiraling events in her life which put her in the path of the heirs of two powerful rival families and their dramas. Live the tale, and tell the story.

Elena Vasquez never imagined that saving her late mother’s boutique would come at the cost of her own freedom. But when Jason Sinclair—the ruthless billionaire responsible for her father’s downfall—offers her a contract marriage in exchange for financial security, she has no choice but to accept. To the world, they are the perfect power couple—graceful, untouchable, enviable. Behind closed doors, their marriage is a battlefield of icy glares, sharp words, and a tension neither of them can fully control. Jason needs her to seal a high-stakes merger, and Elena needs him to keep her mother’s legacy alive. But as much as she resents him, she can’t ignore the way his presence consumes the air around her. Jason Sinclair has always played to win. Business, power, control—he’s mastered them all. Marriage, however, was never part of the equation. Until now. Elena was supposed to be a means to an end, a pawn in his carefully orchestrated plan. But the fire in her eyes, the way she challenges him at every turn, makes him crave something far more dangerous than victory. As their worlds collide, desire turns into a slow-burning inferno neither of them saw coming. But secrets from the past threaten to shatter their fragile truce—Jason isn’t the only one with a hidden agenda, and Elena is about to uncover truths that could destroy them both. When business and emotions intertwine, the line between hate and something deeper blurs. Will Elena and Jason continue their war of wills, or will the contract that binds them become the very thing that sets them free?

Everything happened so fast. One minute, I was a stripper dancing in the club. The next, I was kidnapped and forced to walk down the aisle with a total stranger, who turned out to be one of the men who had visited our club. **** Charlotte wasn’t done enjoying her life. She wanted to explore more. The last thing on her mind was marriage. So, when her parents organized an arranged marriage between her and an arrogant CEO.  She opted for a way out. She kidnapped a young stripper who looked exactly like her, and promised to, offer her a contract. If she took up her identity and stayed married to her husband for three years and, after three years, she would be back to claim what belonged to her. There are lots of plot twists in this story. Find out how this story unfolds.

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Tommy lived like most rebellious teenagers, drinking, smoking, and chasing fleeting thrills, until his world shattered with a leukemia diagnosis. But this was only the prelude to his descent. Desperate and cornered by fate, he signed a contract with the Devil, unknowingly binding himself to a shadow realm teeming with entities beyond mortal comprehension. Dragged into this hidden world of ancient devils, vengeful demons, and merciless angels, Tommy finds himself trapped in a war older than humanity itself. Here, every corner hides nightmares ripped from the darkest corners of myth, and survival demands more than courage, it requires unraveling the Devil’s cryptic bargain before it consumes his soul. Now, armed with nothing but wit and a flicker of defiance, Tommy must confront horrors that defy reason, forge uneasy alliances, and outmaneuver celestial schemes. Will he emerge as a pawn of the darkness… or rewrite his destiny in a realm where even gods fear to tread?

To save her father, who stole from the ruthless mafia lord, she stands up for his life. Trembling with fear but determined, she confronts the mafia lord. He offers her a deal: be his pet for a year, and her father will be free. Despite knowing it will drag her to hell, she agrees.

Meet a billionaire man who decided to bring a woman who lived with her evil family into his life as a contract wife for his own purposes. She was tortured by her evil stepmother and her two children as they wanted to get rid of her completely from the family. However, things have changed when she met the billionaire man and he decided to help her from the crisis, by acting as his wife for a year with a contract. Little did he know that the woman he chose to act as his wife will become the half of his life, because there's a deep secret which no one was aware of, even both the man and woman had no idea about it. They're known as, Harsha Vardhan and Sivaangi Krishnakumar. Hop in to see the love rollercoaster ride with twists and actions, find out what is going to happen next by reading this story.

Disclaimer: The cover is from AOI OGATA on Pinterest. The flames, I could feel was dying out, so I opened my eyes to see her little hands grasping tightly onto my fist. The last bit of the flames lingered over her hand before dying out as well, then her hands were cold again. My eyes followed her arms to her face. She knelt on the bed with my stretched legs between hers. She still wore the same clothes she had on when she appeared in my hospital room.  Her large, dark eyes were on me, but I couldn't tell what emotion or expression they held. She sat then and pulled my fist to her face. "You didn't respond when I called you earlier. What's going on?" I asked her calmly, but inwardly doubted she'd answer me. She inhaled deeply with my fist still to her nose like she wanted to absorb its fragrance if it had any. She just kept her eyes focused on my hand. "You were about to do it again. The backlash could've been bad. ," she pointed out flatly. Even though she didn't sound too pleased, her wonderful voice was still pleasing to the ear. "You told me we'd do it, not you." "I have to get stronger, Lily." She now looked at me. "But what about the pain? We agreed that I would help you."

Cucu pedagang rongsokan menikahi putri Duke pengemis. Kontrak tersebut berlaku selama dua tahun dan dimaksudkan untuk menguntungkan kedua belah pihak. Bastian Klauwitz yang membutuhkan batu loncatan untuk karier dan balas dendamnya. Dan Odette von Dissen membutuhkan uang untuk memulai hidup baru.

After living as a famous Korean vlogger-slash-mukbanger, Neoma died a (shameful) death and regressed to her tragic first life--- the life where she has to live as a hidden princess with a tyrannical father and a yandere twin brother. She died at the hands of her psycho brother in her first life. But luckily, she charmed her "big brother" this time. Her father remains a sc*mbag, though. But a blessing in disguise happened when her twin brother got "sick." Because of that, she has to pretend as the "Crown Prince," forcing her father to treat her well. She thought she was finally on the road to becoming a lady of leisure. But, despite her laziness, she still ends up completing royal duties that put her closer to the throne than her sick twin brother. The next thing she knew, they already prophesied her to be the first empress of their very patriarchal empire. Now Neoma finds herself in the middle of the succession war she never wanted to be involved in! *** [EXCERPT 1] “Neoma de Moonasterio, the first princess of Moonasterion Empire. From now on, you’ll live as Prince Nero’s proxy.” [The hell is this psycho saying?] Neoma, despite her confusion, still smiled at her father--- the emperor. “Father, what do you mean by that?” “From now on, assassins sent by my enemies would target Nero,” the emperor explained. “Until he’s strong enough to protect himself, you’ll pose as your twin brother.” Her smile froze, but she still acted innocent. “But Father. If I take my brother’s position, then wouldn’t the assassins mistake me for him and…” She stopped talking when she realized that was exactly what the emperor wanted her to do. [This sc*mbag wants me to be bait?!] “You’re no longer a princess, Neoma de Moonasterio. From now on, you’ll live as Prince Nero de Moonasterio,” Emperor Nikolai said coldly while looking down at her with glowing red eyes. “Try to survive until your twin brother comes back to take his rightful place, understood?” Neoma was too shocked to react. [Are you f*cking kidding me, you sc*mbag?!] *** [ORIGINAL BOOK COVER. Artwork by sola_cola.] *** [EXCERPT 2] “I’m so sick of your tyrannical a*s,” Neoma yelled at her father aka the emperor. “I won’t forgive you for hurting Lewis and Tteokbokki!” “What will you do about it then?” Nikolai asked with a smirk. “Kill me?” “Yes! I’ll f*cking kill you, sc*mbag!” “Language,” he warned her, upset that his five-year-old daughter curses like a sailor. “Using vulgar words is unbecoming of the future Crown Prince.” “I’m a princess!” Upon yelling those words, the royal princess’s eye color changed from ash-gray to red. [This is getting serious.] “Stop it, Nero,” Nikolai told her sternly. “If you keep that up, the royal knights will come and–” “I’m not Nero!” Neoma screeched angrily. Then she jumped in the air with her left fist, ready to punch him. “In the name of the moon, I’ll punish you!” [What…?] And Princess Neoma, pretending as the Crown Prince for her sick twin brother, punched Emperor Nikolai, her father, in the face.

The Mafia Marriage Contract Amelia Grey’s life has been shattered by her family’s crushing debts. Once a beloved princess, she is now nothing more than a pawn to be sacrificed for survival. When her father makes a deal with the devil, Amelia finds herself trapped in an unimaginable nightmare married to Dante Moretti, the ruthless heir to the most feared mafia empire in the world. Dante is no ordinary man. He is the prince of darkness, rumored to be the son of the Devil himself. With blood on his hands and a heart colder than the night, he rules with an iron fist and leaves no one untouched by his wrath. Amelia, however, is forced into his world of danger and manipulation her family’s debts are now her chains. But as she faces Dante's terrifying presence, something unexpected happens. Beneath his terrifying exterior, there is a darkness so deep, so consuming, that Amelia begins to wonder: Is this man her captor... or her salvation? In a world where loyalty is currency, love is a weapon, and every kiss could be a death sentence, Amelia must navigate the line between survival and surrender. The stakes have never been higher because when you marry the son of the Devil, there is no escaping his grasp. In a game of blood and betrayal, how far will Amelia go to survive?

In the kingdom of Valderin, where strength defines one's worth, Elara dreams of becoming a knight—an honor forbidden to women. Determined to defy the odds, she disguises herself as a boy and enlists in the kingdom’s elite knight training. But her path is anything but easy. Standing between her and her dream is Commander Damien, the kingdom’s strongest warrior and the leader of the knights. Ruthless, disciplined, and unyielding, he sees her as nothing more than a weakling unworthy of his approval. If she wants to survive the brutal trials and earn her place among the knights, she must prove him wrong. As Elara rises through the ranks, pushing past limits she never imagined, Damien begins to notice something unsettling about this new recruit—an unwavering determination that sets "him" apart. The more they clash, the more the tension between them grows, sparking emotions neither of them can afford to feel. But war is brewing, and secrets can only stay hidden for so long. When the truth comes to light, will Elara’s strength be enough to protect her dream—or will the betrayal cost her everything, including the man she never meant to fall for?

Magic? Superpowers? It's all the things that made the world hellish for Lewellyn. Suddenly found himself in a room, bound and gagged. Soon he will meet the person who will turn his world upside down as he tried to recall the memories of the past.

Sophie Caldwell never imagined her life would come to this, a reluctant bride in a cold, calculated marriage to a man she barely knew. But with her father’s company on the brink of collapse, she’s left with no choice. Adrian Blackwood, the enigmatic zillionaire, offers her a deal that feels more like a sentence than salvation: his wealth and influence in exchange for her hand in marriage. It’s a business arrangement, void of love and emotion, yet binding her to his world of power and dangerous secrets. From the moment Sophie steps into Adrian’s penthouse, she feels like an outsider in his meticulously controlled life. Luxury surrounds her, but the coldness in Adrian’s gaze reminds her that she’s merely a pawn in a larger game. As Sophie begins to navigate through Adrian’s life, she discovers that their union is far from straightforward. What initially seemed like a simple business transaction soon unravels into something far more sinister. Whispers of secrets long buried begin to surface, drawing Sophie into a web of lies and deceit. When she stumbles upon a shocking truth, that Adrian’s father may have played a role in the tragic accident that took her sister’s life three years ago, her world tilts on its axis. Sophie is torn. Her heart aches for her sister, the life she could have had, and the justice she’s craved for years. But now, she’s entangled in the life of the man whose family may be responsible for her pain. Adrian, with his impenetrable walls and his unexpected tenderness, becomes both her tormentor and her solace. Every interaction is a battle of wills, emotions, and trust as Sophie finds herself drawn to him despite her better judgment. As the lines between duty, vengeance, and attraction blur, Sophie faces an impossible choice. Does she follow her heart, risking everything to trust the man she’s been forced to marry? Or does she seek justice for her sister, even if it means destroying the fragile connection she’s begun to build with Adrian? In a world where secrets are currency and love is a luxury neither of them can afford, Sophie and Adrian must confront the demons of their pasts. With every revelation, the distance between them narrows, igniting a passion neither of them can control. But will the truth unite them or shatter them beyond repair? Sophie must decide how much she’s willing to risk for justice, love and for a future that may never be hers.

Death and rebirth usually meant that one was reborn as an mortal human being not as an Immortal Devil. This was not part of the contract! And what's with this cliche of being the last of a dying noble family! And what's with this strange wishes! Hell No! Let me show you how a proper Devil's Contract is done!

"Rex I'm ready to make you the ceo of the Go Enterprise but on one condition, you will get married first" Rex has been the manager of Go Enterprise his grandfather's company. Being the ceo was always his dream, now the time has come for his dream to come to past and he must get married for his dream to come to past but the problem is that he isn't ready for marriage. Sarah works as a cleaner in Go Enterprise, she works so hard to take care of her younger brother since the death of their parents. One day the almighty Rex Go asked her to be his wife for 3 months. Jane on the other hand is Rex's crazy ex girlfriend. Jane came back from her long trip to discover that Rex is already married, she became angry because she planned on reconciling with him when she's back Will Sarah accept Rex's proposal? What will Jane do after seeing that her ex is married to someone else? Will she take it easy on the newly wedded bride?

Matthew Franklin wakes up in a new world as Park Jason Gabriel, the illegitimate son of a wealthy South Korean family. After his mother's death, he moves in with his paternal family, where he faces humiliation and the burden of his hidden status. At thirteen, he endures a difficult life until he leaves for the States, only to be forced back by his family. Now, he must take his older brother's place in an arranged marriage to Kim Seo-yeon, an heiress facing a crisis. Bound by tradition, the marriage is non-negotiable, requiring them to stay together for at least three years. Jason must navigate his new and unwanted life under these circumstances.