Layla Simone

Subtitle: Where Love Broke Through Winter. Back Cover - Synopsis: Layla Clementine fled a marriage that turned her into a shadow. Stripped of her life, her art, and her voice, all she sought was to rebuild herself in silence. But winter wasn't over yet. One night, at the edge of a forest and under the blood of twilight, she crossed paths with a tall, bloodstained duke. A man of ice and storms, shaped by cruelty and silence. He never sought redemption. And she no longer believed in miracles. And yet, fate had a story in store for them, written in thorns, ink, and scars, then the dawn's rising that would bind their love together. As the past strikes again, and two men-one sweet as a disguised poison, the other cruel and obsessed in wanting to posses her-threatening to tear her new world away... Layla must decide: ¿How far is it worth loving a beast waiting for a heart that seeks to blossom, when you are learning to become human again and move beyond your past?

Layla Clementine huyó de un matrimonio que la convirtió en sombra. Despojada de su vida, su arte y su voz, todo lo que buscaba era reconstruirse en silencio. Pero el invierno aún no había terminado. Una noche, en el borde de un bosque y bajo la sangre del crepúsculo, se cruzó con un duque alto, manchado de sangre. Un hombre de hielo y tempestades, moldeado por la crueldad y el silencio. Él nunca buscó redención. Ella ya no creía en los milagros. Y sin embargo, el destino les tenía preparada una historia escrita con espinas, tinta, cicatrices, luego el levantar del alva por la mañana que enlazará su amor. Mientras el pasado vuelve a golpear, y dos hombres -uno dulce como un veneno disfrazado, otro cruel y obsesionado con poseerla- amenazan con arrancarle su nuevo mundo... Layla deberá decidir: ¿hasta dónde vale amar a una bestia que aguarda un corazón que busca florecer, cuando tú misma estás aprendiendo a volver a ser humana y salir de tu pasado?

Former Professor Simon Vale seeks what destroyed his life. Private detective – a facade. His target – Those from Beyond

Man summoned to another dimension- Check! Reincarnated as an elf- Check! A dwarf with a plan to go to the Mo- Wait, wut!? Simon Steelrun dreams of going to the Moon, to fulfill his mother's last wishes. Though he has the will and drive, he does not have the...necessary capabilities to go there. Though he tries his best to get there, he all but fails. Just as he was about to give up, a stranger came from a faraway land. A land called Earth... Joining him on this journey is a reincarnated elf, a warrior orc with a mysterious past, and a host of myriad other beings, as they tackle various challenges to create a rocket ship to take them to the Moon. Yet their journey is all but smooth... Hampered by a technologically backward world, a human-centric empire, monstrosities of inhuman proportions, and Goddesses with unknown agendas, they must navigate through these difficulties to reach their destination. Further wrenches are thrown in when the planet's dark history starts catching up to them, forcing them to take action on behalf of others. Secrets that should have been hidden... Join us in the adventures of a dwarf with a dream, as he navigates his way through his journey to reach his destination, all the while being dragged into adventures which changes the course of the world. "All I want to do is go to the Moooonnnnn!" (Inspired heavily by the YOGSCast Moon quest series. That series was the GOAT back in the days! Please stick around for more!)

Some monsters are born. Others are made. But what happens when you’re both? Simon has lived a quiet life in Willow Creek—silver hair, gentle soul, raised by exorcists, protected by sacred ground. But peace like that never lasts. Not when your very existence defies Heaven and Hell. Eventually, something breaks. Shadows from the past. Whispers of a future he was never meant to survive. Secrets that claw their way to the surface. Visions he can’t explain. And something inside him begins to wake up. Born of the Devil. Forged by a legendary witch. Baptized in fire and the blood of demons. This history—his truth—was buried to protect him. A curse cast by a mother desperate to save her child from the darkness he was destined to become. But curses unravel. And some truths cannot stay hidden. Something ancient stirs. Something powerful. Something that was never meant to walk this world. He thought he was just a boy. He was wrong. Can a curse be cursed? Destiny twirls and unwinds in this thrilling story.

#SMUTTY #RED FLAG #STRONG MATURE CONTENT A/N: At least read the first ten chapters before tossing the book away. . . On her legal marriage ceremony, Poppy Sinclair receives the shock of her life when she is presented with another marriage certificate to a man whose name didn't exist in any records. Her family publicly humiliates her in front of everyone at the civil bureau, branding her a whore and a disgrace. And in front of her trembling eyes, her betrothed, Dale Roosevelt proceeds to marry her stepsister, Layla Sinclair instead, signing their marriage certificate right there. Poppy thought nothing her twisted family ever did could shock her. But she was wrong. Three days later, she is met with a truth she could never face — her fake marriage with the stranger was planned by her stepsister and betrothed, to a man they thought was deceased, just so that they could get married first and hide their affairs. "You'll marry Dale... even if it means being his second wife!" Her family had said when she exposed her half-sister. And when Poppy tried to rebel, she realized that fate was cruel to her. Her supposed husband, Alaric Langford, was a mad man the world knew nothing about, and a man no one dares to cross. Trapped in a twisted marriage, Poppy decided to go against her cruel fate and take revenge on everyone who had ruined her life. But something was weird. Why was her mad husband aggressive with others but clingy with her? And why was he strange sometimes like he was normal? ## EXCEPT 1 Poppy stopped just at the entrance... and froze. "What in the name of sanity...?" The front yard—no, the entire courtyard—was in chaos. They were guards everywhere, chasing after one man. And not just any man. A tall, dangerously handsome, half-naked man with wild black hair. He ran barefoot through the courtyard, laughing like a child who'd stolen candy, while the guards struggled to catch up. "GET HIM!" "HE'S HEADING FOR THE FOUNTAIN!" Poppy's mouth fell open. Her brain couldn't process what she was seeing. Why were they chasing him? The man suddenly paused when he sensed her. And then he turned. Their eyes met. She drew in a sharp breath at the eye contact. There was something disturbingly beautiful about him. His chest rose and fell as sweat glistened across his skin, and he looked at her curiously. Then he smiled. She felt her heart thunder wildly in her chest, but her face paled when she realized what he was about to do. Without warning, he yanked off the last piece of clothing he had on. Just like that, he was completely naked.

In a seemingly idyllic marriage, Gloria believed that she had built a life with her childhood sweetheart, Simon, the leader of the Willow clan. However, when the clan faced a critical financial crisis, Simon was forced to negotiate with Xander, a rival clan leader. To Gloria's horror, Xander's terms included her as a bargaining chip, igniting fears of his ulterior motives. Determined to protect her clan's reputation, Gloria made a heart-wrenching decision to divorce Simon, believing it's the only way to safeguard her family's legacy as well as the clan’s reputation. After joining Xander's clan, she uncovered the shocking truth: Simon's betrayal ran deeper than she ever imagined, revealing a manipulative side she never knew existed. As Gloria grappled with the pain of betrayal and the weight of her choices, she vowed to reclaim her life and sought vengeance against those who wronged her. Amidst that tumultuous journey of self-discovery and revenge, she yearned for genuine love. However, will she be able to open her heart again after enduring such profound betrayal? In a world filled with deceit and ambition, Gloria must navigate her new reality and find out if true love is still within reach.

Khloe left her home searching for something that was not special, an ordinary lifestyle and then meeting Simon seemed like an escape route, oblivious to the fact that he was a vampire, they fell In love and then dragged each other into their family feuds...

When the skies fall, Solaris will vanish. Layla was ten when she saw the vision. Born as a Weaver—an elemental wielder cursed by fate—she saw the end before anyone else did. Now, with Solaris standing on the edge of annihilation, she’s searching for the boy who vanished in the flames… and the truth behind the gods who abandoned them. Kevin, the banished prince, still hears the whispers of a dead queen. San, the boy without past, bears an ancient power that could reshape fate—or unravel it entirely. The world is dying. The stars are lying. And when the truth of Altair awakens, no one will walk away unbroken. This is not a hero’s journey. It is a story about broken promises, a cost to challenge destiny, and a path to the warm place.

One bite changed his body. One girl might change his heart. But the Wolf’s Legacy could destroy them both. Seventeen-year-old Alexander Marshall never expected his midnight escape to end in blood. But when a dying legend—the first werewolf—passes him the ancient Wolf’s Legacy, Alex becomes the target of every pack, hunter, and monster lurking in the shadows. The Legacy isn’t just power. It’s a curse—one that’s turning him into something he doesn’t understand, doesn’t want, and may not survive. Then there’s Layla—sharp-tongued, fearless, and daughter of the most ruthless werewolf hunter alive. She was raised to hate his kind… to kill them. But when her path crosses with Alex’s, their lives become dangerously tangled in a fate neither of them saw coming. As enemies close in and instincts sharpen, Alex must decide whether to run from the monster he’s becoming—or embrace it to protect the one person who was born to destroy him.

Simon decides to leave his home in a journey of self-discovery but discovers way more than he ever wanted. Follow Simon’s story as he uncovers the deep secrets of his own power as well as the bonds crafted between family and friends alike.

At twenty-four, Queen Layla Thorne never wanted the throne that claimed her parents' lives. Now, as the reluctant ruler of a fractured kingdom, she must prove herself worthy of a crown that feels more like a shackle than a symbol of power. With only her fiercely loyal friend Dara by her side, Layla struggles to master her thresh-wielding abilities while haunted by visions of shadowed wings edged in gold—visions that feel more like memories than dreams. When mysterious Rayne enters her world, hiding secrets that could either save her kingdom or destroy it, Layla must choose between the safety of her throne and the dangerous pull of a connection that threatens everything she's been taught to believe. In a realm where political alliances shift like shadows and power comes at the ultimate price, some bonds can only be forged in darkness. Will she embrace the shadows that call to her, or will the weight of the crown crush what remains of her soul? BOUND BY SHADOW - where political intrigue meets forbidden romance, and some destinies can only be claimed in darkness.

EXCERPT "Do you know what I love about you, Stella?" he whispered, his voice low and dangerous as his eyes darkened with desire. Before she could respond, Simon leaned closer, his breath warm against her neck. Slowly, his fangs emerged, glinting in the dim light. His fingers traced a path along her skin, slipping beneath the fabric of her shirt, sending a shiver through her. "Those pure, innocent doe eyes of yours," he murmured, his voice almost tender, "the way they plead with me, like you think you can stop me." Panic flared in her chest, and she pressed against his firm body, trying to push him away. "Sir, please... I am married. This is wrong—it’s a sin to go after a married woman." His response was a low, rumbling chuckle that sent chills down her spine. It wasn’t just the sound of it; it was the darkness behind it. The amusement in his laughter terrified her. "And I am a sinner, my little fish," he replied, his voice dripping with menace as his eyes flashed with hunger, before sinking his fangs in her neck.

"If you eat ass, you'll never starve." - King Barric Ironstorm the Vth In the land of Siriuhs sat a little southern Kingdom known as Ol' Tameria. Prince Barric Ironstorm always dreaded the day he would become King of Ol' Tameria as it meant the end of his playboy lifestyle, but on the day of his coronation a mysterious demon messenger would arrive just as he was crowned. The demon warned the king that the armies of the Demon Princess would arrive to conquer his beloved kingdom within a years time. The newly crowned King Barric saw this as his last opportunity for adventure before a boring life of royal duty. With his adopted elf sister Layla, The King would set out on adventure to stop the demon army!... (and seduce every thicc ass baddie monster girl, boy, they/them, etc. on the way!) All Rights Reserved

What if your greatest weakness became your ultimate power? Simon Reid was an overworked office worker—until life gave him a second chance. Awakening in a parallel world ravaged by monstrous Dreadbeasts and ruled by superpowered Astral Lords, Simon quickly realizes survival isn't guaranteed. In this brutal reality, strength is everything, and only the gifted thrive. But fate isn't done with him yet. During the Astral trials—his one shot at gaining powers—Simon seemingly fails... until he discovers something extraordinary. He doesn’t just awaken an Astral skill—he gains the ability to replicate any power he touches. Fire manipulation, flight, earth-shattering strength—if someone has it, he can copy it. With a skill this overpowered, Simon could dominate the world—but only if no one finds out. In a society where the strong rule and the weak are crushed, secrets can be deadly. As he navigates deadly trials, rising corporate empires, and the ever-present threat of Dreadbeasts, Simon must play a dangerous game of power, deception, and survival. In a world where everyone’s fighting to be the strongest, what happens when you can steal their edge? Dive into an action-packed adventure filled with deadly monsters, epic powers, and a hero who's rewriting the rules of the game—one copied ability at a time.

[WARNING MATURE CONTENT, R18+] Michael Specter is a handsome, successful entrepreneur with women throwing themselves at his feet just to spend a night. However, very few know about his menacing side. Twenty-two year old Layla Mclan is in desperate need of a higher-paying job to clear off her mother's debts. Opportunity comes knocking when she successfully applies for work in a richer household, the Conners. But life soon takes a turn when Layla finds out that there is no such household, and instead of working as a maid, she is now a slave to Michael Specter, a billionaire with a twisted mind. Layla’s eyes turned red, shoulders trembling, her soul wanting to reach out to her mom but alas… There was no way out, as she was already locked in the room, succumbing to the fears that didn’t feel very distant; She had gone through the same not long before. The agreement papers turned her body cold. Sometimes the worst seems best and there’s no end to the misery days; The one who avenges, the one who endures remains true to their valor. ‘Rule No. 1: Tending to your Master’s needs should be your top priority. Failing to do so, he can punish you however he pleases.’ ‘However, he pleases? What he’s gonna do to me?’ She mused and felt her heart sinking to the bottom of her chest. ‘Rule No. 2: You cannot say ‘no’ or oppose your Master’s orders.’ ‘Rule No. 3: You’re free to wear clothes of your choice… However, he can make you change it if he wants.’ ‘Rule No. 4: You are not allowed to step outside of the property.’ . . . Excerpt: “Ac-Actually I’m sleepy and I spent my day working for the household… Umm… Master, can I ask you something?” “Go ahead.” “I left my mom back home and I took this offer just to meet the debts… So will you pay me the said amount if I listen to your needs?” She asked in her feeble voice. “Needs Hmm… How about you strip off right now and lie down on the bed?” “What?” She exclaimed in horror. “You heard me,” he sounded dead serious. Layla gulped down the heavy lump that she had been holding for quite some time. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ***NOTE*** The cover isn’t mine. Full credit goes to Author Hansora :) PEN-NAME: hansora. Please don’t use it.

> "Well, child… I am not a leader." My breath caught. Then, just as suddenly, Aunt Simone appeared by my side. "My dear, you need not be frightened," Diane whispered, holding my hands. She muttered words again—and Aunt Simone vanished. Ashely had always dreamed of leading her clan, believing the title came with power, respect, and destiny. But when the veil between the living and the ancestral realm begins to thin, and the true weight of leadership is revealed, Ashely finds herself at a crossroads. Haunted by visions, bound by ancient rites, and caught in the delicate war between the seen and unseen, she must decide: will she rise to the calling that has chosen her—or flee from the shadows behind the facade?

Nacida en una de las familias más ricas del país, la verdadera identidad de Layla Rosenzweig es arrebatada en el momento de su nacimiento por la amante de su padre. Se ve forzada a vivir como la hija ilegítima de la familia Rosenzweig. Todos la tratan como una extraña en su propia casa. "Esto es mío. Eso es mío. De hecho, todo es mío", le dijo su media hermana a Layla. Todo lo que pertenecía a Layla se le da a su media hermana, incluido su novio. Luego, se ve obligada a casarse con el tío despiadado de su exnovio, Lucius De Salvo, el hombre más aterrador del país. Lucius De Salvo es conocido por su implacable manera de conseguir lo que quiere. Su nombre es suficiente para aterrorizar a las personas. Se dice que es un hombre desprovisto de emociones. Encuentra placer en el dolor y la miseria de las personas. Le encanta atormentar a aquellos que entran en su radar. Pero, ¿por qué es tan amable con Layla? ¿O es solo una pretensión? "¿Estás lista para la noche de bodas, querida?" Lucius preguntó. "Te he deseado durante mucho tiempo." "¿Qué?" Layla estaba sorprendida. "¿Por qué lo harías?" "Porque eres Layla Rosenzweig. La mujer que me gusta." Con eso, la capturó en un beso apasionado.

Née dans l'une des familles les plus riches du pays, l'identité réelle de Layla Rosenzweig est prise au moment de sa naissance par la maîtresse de son père. Elle est forcée de vivre comme la fille illégitime de la famille Rosenzweig. Tout le monde la traite comme une étrangère dans sa propre maison. "Ceci est à moi. Cela est à moi. En fait, tout est à moi," dit la demi-sœur de Layla. Tout ce qui appartenait à Layla est donné à sa demi-sœur, y compris son petit ami. Puis, elle est forcée d'épouser l'oncle impitoyable de son ex-petit ami, Lucius De Salvo, l'homme le plus terrifiant du pays. Lucius De Salvo est connu pour ses méthodes impitoyables pour obtenir ce qu'il veut. Son nom suffit à terrifier les gens. On dit qu'il est un homme dépourvu d'émotions. Il trouve du plaisir dans la douleur et la misère des gens. Il aime tourmenter ceux qui se retrouvent sur son radar. Mais pourquoi est-il si charmant envers Layla ? Ou n'est-ce qu'une prétension ? "Es-tu prête pour la nuit de noces, ma chérie ?" demanda Lucius. “Je t'ai désirée pendant longtemps.” “Quoi ?” Layla était choquée. “Pourquoi voudrais-tu ?” “Parce que tu es Layla Rosenzweig. La femme que j'aime.” Avec cela, il captura sa bouche pour un baiser passionné.

Nascida em uma das famílias mais ricas do país, a verdadeira identidade de Layla Rosenzweig é retirada no momento de seu nascimento pela amante de seu pai. Ela é forçada a viver como a filha ilegítima da Família Rosenzweig. Todos a tratam como uma estranha em sua própria casa. 'Isso é meu. Aquilo é meu. Na verdade, tudo é meu', disse a meia-irmã de Layla. Tudo o que pertencia a Layla é dado à sua meia-irmã, incluindo seu namorado. Então, ela é forçada a se casar com o tio impiedoso de seu ex-namorado, Lucius De Salvo, o homem mais terrível do país. Lucius De Salvo é conhecido por seus métodos implacáveis para conseguir o que quer. Seu nome é suficiente para aterrorizar as pessoas. Diz-se que ele é um homem desprovido de emoções. Ele encontra prazer na dor e no sofrimento alheio. Ele adora atormentar aqueles que caem em seu radar. Mas por que ele é tão amável com Layla? Ou seria apenas uma pretensão? 'Está pronta para a noite de núpcias, querida?' Lucius perguntou. 'Eu desejei você por muito tempo.' 'O quê?' Layla ficou chocada. 'Por que você desejaria?' 'Porque você é Layla Rosenzweig. A mulher que eu gosto.' Com isso, ele a capturou em um beijo apaixonado.

Lahir dari salah satu keluarga terkaya di negara ini, identitas sejati Layla Rosenzweig diambil saat dia lahir oleh selir ayahnya. Dia dipaksa hidup sebagai anak haram keluarga Rosenzweig. Semua orang memperlakukannya seperti orang luar di rumahnya sendiri. "Ini milikku. Itu juga milikku. Faktanya, semuanya milikku," kata saudara tiri Layla kepadanya. Segala yang seharusnya menjadi milik Layla diberikan kepada saudara tirinya, termasuk pacarnya. Kemudian, dia dipaksa menikah dengan paman pacar mantannya yang kejam, Lucius De Salvo, pria paling menakutkan di negara itu. Lucius De Salvo dikenal karena caranya yang kejam untuk menyelesaikan pekerjaannya. Hanya namanya saja sudah cukup untuk menakutkan orang-orang. Dikatakan bahwa dia adalah pria tanpa emosi. Dia menemukan kesenangan dalam penderitaan dan kesengsaraan orang lain. Dia senang menyiksa mereka yang berada dalam radar penglihatannya. Tapi mengapa dia begitu manis pada Layla? Atau itu hanya pura-pura? "Apakah kamu siap untuk malam pernikahan, Sayang?" tanya Lucius. "Aku sudah mendambakanmu untuk waktu yang lama." "Apa?" Layla terkejut. "Mengapa Anda?" "Karena kamu adalah Layla Rosenzweig. Wanita yang saya suka." Dengan itu, dia melumat bibirnya dengan penuh gairah.

[Warning: Mature Content] Her nights were a vacant hum until his presence began to vibrate beneath her skin. How long had it been since someone had looked at her like that? Like, he wanted to devour her whole? Her husband's eyes had once burned with a similar fire, but that had fizzed out long ago, leaving only embers behind. She knew she should feel ashamed. Dirty. But all she felt was... alive. For the first time in longer than she could remember, Layla felt something other than numb. And God help her, but she never wanted to go back.

Layla Rosenzweig wurde in eine der reichsten Familien des Landes hineingeboren, doch ihre wahre Identität wurde ihr bei ihrer Geburt von der Geliebten ihres Vaters genommen. Sie ist gezwungen, als uneheliche Tochter der Familie Rosenzweig zu leben. Alle behandeln sie wie eine Außenseiterin in ihrem eigenen Haus. "Das ist meins. Das gehört mir. Eigentlich gehört alles mir", sagt Laylas Halbschwester zu ihr. Alles, was Layla gehörte, geht an ihre Halbschwester, einschließlich ihres Freundes. Dann wird sie gezwungen, den skrupellosen Onkel ihres Ex-Freundes zu heiraten, Lucius De Salvo, den furchterregendsten Mann des Landes. Lucius De Salvo ist bekannt für seine rücksichtslose Art, seine Arbeit zu erledigen. Sein Name reicht aus, um den Menschen Angst zu machen. Man sagt, er sei ein Mann ohne jegliche Gefühle. Er findet Gefallen an den Schmerzen und dem Elend der Menschen. Er liebt es, diejenigen zu quälen, die ihm in die Quere kommen. Aber warum ist er so lieb zu Layla? Oder ist das nur ein Vorwand? "Bist du bereit für die Hochzeitsnacht, Darling?" fragte Lucius. "Ich habe dich schon lange begehrt." "Was?" Layla war schockiert. "Warum solltest du?" "Weil du Layla Rosenzweig bist. Die Frau, die ich mag." Mit diesen Worten eroberte er ihren Mund für einen leidenschaftlichen Kuss. ~~~~~ Folge mir auf Instagram: rayoflight_pcy

Born into one of the wealthiest families in the country, Layla Rosenzweig's true identity is taken away at the time of her birth by the mistress of her father.  She is forced to live as the illegitimate daughter of the Rosenzweig Family. Everyone treats her no less than an outsider in her own house.  "This is mine. That is mine. In fact, everything is mine," Layla's half-sister told her.   Everything that belonged to Layla is given to her half-sister, including her boyfriend.  Then, she is forced to marry her ex-boyfriend's ruthless uncle, Lucius De Salvo, the most terrifying man in the country.   Lucius De Salvo is known for his ruthless ways to get his work done. His name is enough to terrify people. It is said that he is a man devoid of emotions. He will find pleasure in people's pain and misery. He loves to torment those who come under his radar.  But why is he so lovely to Layla? Or is it just a pretense? "Are you ready for the wedding night, Darling?" Lucius asked. “I've desired you for a long time.”  “What?” Layla was shocked. “Why would you?”  “Because you are Layla Rosenzweig. The woman I like.” With that, he captured her mouth for a passionate kiss. ~~~~~ **Cover Is Mine** The Story is a pure fiction. Names and places have nothing to do with anyone in real life. Follow me on Instagram: rayoflight__pcy

She cannot speak. She cannot die. And for as long as she remembers, she has known only pain. Cursed with immortality and stripped of her voice, the girl has been passed from hand to hand—some seeking answers, others driven by fear. Torture, experimentation, reverence, and revulsion… all for a mystery she cannot explain. Then came Simon, who bought her from a traveling seller, as one might purchase a cursed relic. Like the others, he seeks to unravel the secret behind her immortality. But as Simon digs deeper into the truth of her curse, he begins to uncover a darker horror than either of them could have imagined. Because some things are not meant to be understood. And some souls were never meant to be saved.

“That is the throne meant for the Deathless Phoenix. Do you want to be pummeled to death?” One of the spectators cried out in panic as Simon moved towards the golden throne. “This useless son of mine, do you want to put us in trouble? Move away from there!” His mother commanded. He ignored them, took his seat, and with a slight tap on the armrest, the throne floated into the sky. With a resounding voice, he bellowed, “I am the Deathless Phoenix!” “Y-you? How can that be?” His mother’s face paled. — A thousand years ago, a terrible war broke out in the upper world. Betrayed by one of his people, Simon lost part of his memories and strength. Forced to retreat, he had no choice but to descend into the lower world and assume the identity of a nobody, to slowly regain his powers in order to avenge himself. He is ridiculed by his parents and sister who are unaware of his real identity. But now, the greatest monarch shall rise again. The Deathless Phoenix— Simon Wang!

meet Simon, chosen as one of heavens favorites against his will. all he wants is to free his father from heavens shackles but his journey takes him further from his goal than he can imagine

Simon was just starting to get his life together. With a stable career, a budding love life, and a found family he truly cared about, things were finally falling into place. Life was finally settling into something good. Then he woke up in another world, trapped in the body of a disgraced prince. Weak, spoiled, and politically toxic, the prince was more of a cautionary tale than a ruler. Now Simon has inherited a crumbling reputation, a kingdom on the brink, and a throne surrounded by enemies who smile in public and plot in private. He has no allies, no combat training, and no idea how to wield the magic he's expected to control. Surrounded by backstabbing nobles and ambitious generals, Simon must play the role of prince convincingly enough to stay alive, and clever enough to reshape his fate. Words alone won’t save him. Neither will force. To survive, he’ll need both. And if he wants to do more than survive, he’ll have to rise above the petty squabbles of men and stand among the gods who rule them.

Simon Callus is a rare type of werewolf. The rare that borders on myth, but he's no myth. Except, he might as well be. ~ Eighteen-year-old, Simon Callus, lost his pack and parents at fifteen. Having barely escaped, he ends up in the clutches of rogues. After that, he spends three years in their captivity until he is freed by an attacking pack. Except, he only ends up a prisoner once again. Then, the Head Alpha comes and Simon is shocked to find out that he's his mate. Soon enough, he's freed and gets thrown onto the path of finding the truth about himself and what he is. ~ 'There is a prophecy. One as old as time---some would say---that tells of a king born of two worlds. A king that is said to be able to command the entire werewolf population. The Alpha-King.'

Layla Parker had everything—beauty, brains, and billions. As the CEO of Parker Corporation, she wore confidence like a crown, masking the pain of a tragic past that took her parents too soon. With every man seeing her as a bank account instead of a woman, Layla learned to live without love, embracing one-night stands and avoiding emotional entanglements. That is, until he walked in. Harry Jones—mysterious, ruthless, devastatingly handsome. A self-made billionaire with eyes like winter and a heart colder than ice. Layla never believed in love at first sight, but one look at Harry shattered that belief. For the first time, she wanted more than a fleeting night. She wanted him. But the truth cut deep. Harry was taken—devoted to a long-time girlfriend and guarded by walls Layla couldn’t break. Just when she was ready to walk away, fate dropped a secret in her lap. A secret powerful enough to change everything. A secret that could turn Harry’s world upside down—and make him hers. But how far is Layla willing to go to claim a man who was never meant to be hers? And what happens when a secret meant to bring them together becomes the weapon that tears them apart? Dive into a world of forbidden passion, dangerous truths, and a love that refuses to be denied.