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Velvet Chains: Painted by His Touch

She came to Florence to paint her way out of grief. He offered her a contract to keep emotions out. But what begins as a deal built on control soon becomes a war of silence, obsession—and surrender. Aanya Roy, an Indian artist haunted by loss, arrives in Florence with a sketchbook and a name whispered in art circles. She doesn't paint to be seen. She paints because it’s the only way she feels alive. Leonhart Moretti is a billionaire forged by tragedy. Cold. Brilliant. Untouchable. Women are part of a system: contracts, limits, rules. No emotion. No deviation. Until her. When Aanya uploads a blank canvas as a response to his challenge, it isn't defiance—it's art. It's her refusal to be tamed. Intrigued beyond reason, Leonhart offers her a 90-day contract: complete creative freedom in his studio. But beneath the surface lies another game—one of dominance, surrender, and unraveling control. In a city that worships beauty and secrets, how far can two broken souls go before the lines between art and desire, power and love, are blurred beyond recognition? R18 (Explicit Content) Contains mature themes including psychological tension, erotic content, dominance/submission, and emotional trauma. Reader discretion advised. Author's Note: This is not just a billionaire romance. This is about silence as power. Touch as art. And what happens when control becomes devotion. For readers who love slow-burn tension, flawed but brilliant leads, and emotionally layered storytelling—welcome to Florence.
Aria_Devereaux · 4.7K Views

When the CEO and the Star Swapped Lives

Third-tier actress Skylar Vance has been dogged by controversy since her debut. Vilified for her curves and drowned in tabloid scandals, she’s branded a "sex symbol" by ruthless industry rivals. Studio sabotage, smear campaigns, and predatory gossip columns have trapped her career in limbo for years. Enter Silas Sterling, the Ivy League-educated CEO of Sterling Holdings. A titan of Wall Street whose strategic ruthlessness reshaped entire industries, he reigns from a gilded throne—yet his icy demeanor has alienated family and colleagues alike. To the world, he’s untouchable. To those who know him? Unbearable. When a freak accident swaps their bodies, Skylar wakes up as the feared billionaire—and accidentally sets about revolutionizing Sterling Holdings with radiant empathy: She starts her days with warm family check-ins, showers subordinates with genuine care, rolls out irresistible employee perks, and lavishes compliments on her secretary's stunning new perm. Meanwhile, Silas storms through Skylar’s world like a corporate Category 5 hurricane: suing tabloids into oblivion, blacklisting scheming rivals, and warning online trolls with signature legal threats. Years later, as Skylar ascends to A-list stardom, gossip explodes: "Who’s bankrolling her comeback?" Rumors swirl about a mysterious sugar daddy—until Silas Sterling crashes a live interview, declaring: "I’m investing in my own girlfriend. Any objections?"
周伊雯 · 1K Views

Lord of Caldera

*WAS SCAMMED BY FENNEC ANIMATION OVER THE RIGHTS OF THIS NOVEL PLEASE GO READ SOMETHING ELSE. WE ARE PRODUCING ORIGINAL CONTENT OVER AT https://discord.gg/b3f4gQ8v6h IF YOU ARE INTERESTED. WE DID CARE FOR THE STORY AS IT WAS PRESENTED AND HAD FURTHER PLANS TO TAKE IT BEYOND WHATS WRITTEN. UNFORTUNATELY DUE TO FENNEC ANIMATION'S AND WEBNOVEL LACK OF COOPERATION THOSE PLANS ARE NOW CANCELLED. WE DO NOT STAND FOR THE CURRENT PUBLISHED VERSION ANYMORE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND COOPERATION AND HAVE FUN READING OTHER STUFF.* In a world where kingdoms rise and fall, a seasoned player unexpectedly finds himself transmigrated into the very game he once mastered—Caldera. However, his new life as a ruler comes with a crushing twist: severe debuffs and harsh restrictions on his talents make survival nearly impossible. Against overwhelming odds, he fights tooth and nail to carve out a legacy. Despite his brilliance in strategy and marvels in combat, failure becomes his ultimate fate. But fate offers him another chance. Reborn at the start of the game, now without the crippling debuffs and armed with all the knowledge, experience, and hard-won lessons of his previous life, he faces the world anew. This novel is a bit fast-paced compared to current mainstream trends. It will delve into human nature and how far people are willing to go for meager profit. Most characters will be evil, and even the good ones only appear good because the actions they take align with their own interests, rather than being motivated by true goodness. For any questions about this novel, feel free to leave a comment on my first review, where I will be answering any inquiries or questions regarding the story. I hope you have a great time reading this! If you’d like to support this novel, please rate it or leave any kind of comment or join my studio over at discord where we have a dedicated space to Lord of Caldera Fans: https://discord.gg/b3f4gQ8v6h Any feedback will help it gain more exposure. Thank you! I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com as well although only free chapter just like here. if you read on both platforms and like the novel do leave me some review there as well thank you. https://www.royalroad.com/profile/569643/fictions
Aurora22 · 1.1M Views

Tower of Sacrifices

亗 Tower of Sacrifices “This Tower doesn’t test your strength. It tests what you’re willing to become.” One day, the doors opened. No one knew why. No one knew by whom. But 500 were chosen—dragged into a Tower that breathes like a god, shifts like a dream, and feeds on hope. Among them: A father. A daughter. And a promise made at the front door: “Stay close to me.” Each floor redefines what it means to survive. A plunge into water with creatures lurking below. A silent scream beneath falling lava. A hallway where your number means your death. “Just pray that we survive…” But the Tower is not just a test. It’s an altar. And every altar demands sacrifice. At the Fifth Floor, the gods descend— Not to rule. Not to save. But to play. “You have successfully passed the first floor.” “More sacrifices are coming.” They are not above us. They are trapped with us. Bound by the will of the Ten Great Gods, these lesser deities form twisted pacts with mortals. Because in this Tower, humans are nothing without gods—and gods are nothing without humans. Together, they climb. Together, they suffer. Together… they become something else. “Are we slaves?” “Or maybe animals are better than them sometimes.” This is not a game. It’s a ritual with no exit. 亗 Tower of Sacrifices is a dark fantasy about survival, control, and godhood at the edge of sanity. A tale where the blood isn't just spilled— It’s remembered. ᓚᘏᗢ Add it to your collection now. ^_^ Power Stones feed the next floor. ⟡ Presented to you by [Studio Zenith] ⟡ ⟡ Written by: PLAGUE_INC ⟡ ⟡ Cleaned by: PLAGUE_INC ⟡ ⟡ Edited by: PLAGUE_INC ⟡ ⟡ Bled onto the page by: PLAGUE_INC ⟡ 亗 Every floor has its maker. This one bears his name.
PLAGUE_INC · 12.5K Views

The Light Between Us

### **Synopsis: The Light Between Us** Clara Thompson, a quietly ambitious book editor living in rainy Seattle, has grown used to solitude. With a demanding job, a history of heartbreak, and a worn-out belief in romance, her mornings at Wilder Coffee are the most peaceful part of her day—until a chance encounter with a charming, slightly disheveled interior designer named Nathan changes everything. Nathan is creative, kind, and carrying the quiet weight of his past. When he stumbles into Clara’s life—and her favorite coffee shop—he isn’t expecting connection. But their easy conversation, shared silences, and mutual love of words spark something neither of them has felt in a long time: hope. As their relationship grows, Nathan reveals his dream of reopening his late father’s abandoned bookstore. With Clara’s help, the space is transformed into *The Light Between*—a community-driven blend of design studio, café, and storytelling sanctuary. But even as the walls of the bookstore take shape, emotional walls begin to rise. Nathan struggles with the legacy of his distant father, and Clara wrestles with the fear of trusting someone with her whole heart. Through vulnerability, gentle conflict, and the shared creation of something meaningful, Clara and Nathan learn that love isn’t loud or perfect—it’s chosen, over and over, in the quiet moments. Together, they discover that the space between fear and healing, between grief and hope, between two imperfect people, might just be where love lives. --- Here's a clean, structured **outline** for *The Light Between Us* that captures the flow, major plot points, character development arcs, and emotional beats. This can be used for pitching, structuring revisions, or adapting the story for another medium (like a screenplay or novelization).
Jomiloju_Omolade · 1.3K Views

AMBITION

Ambition A strong desire to do or to achieve something. In this world, it can be dangerous. It could be twisted. Yuuko Ito is a 19 year old boy who's dream is to be a famous musician. yet, he is not an ordinary collage boy. One day, he met a man that claims to be searching for a saxophone player for his friend bar. But the man was actually a member of a famous organization that is known to be dangerous. Hidden in his desire, Yuuko unlocks memories of his past and finds out who he actually is with a new found power. "Hey you fine?" I whip my head around. Franticly searching for the voice owner and standing there i found a man. Said man was wearing a dark blue coat, covering a cream colour button up shirt with a brown turtle neck, black ribbons tied up in his neck connecting trought the button up shirt. He have black long pants with dark brown shoes. His brown hair was short–it looks fluffy and straight at the same time. The bangs look poorly cutted as the one is longer than the other. His brown eyes look sharp and mytical yet despite his beauty, the dirty background alley ruin the picture. I quickly rub my eye after observing the man. My white sweater sleeve immidietly was wet in tears and snot. "Um....who are you?" I say, trying to sound softly and un-crying like. "I just heard you crying, are you ok ma'am?" 'Ma'am? Is he talking to someone else?' I look around and saw noone is in the alley except me and him. 'Of course, no lady will be in this dirty alley anyway' "...did he think i was a girl?" I talk outloud. I quickly put my palm in my mouth looking at him, his face change into a gapping idiot after he heard what i just said. "Um...your...a...guy?" The man say, his face look embarress. I just nod looking at him–i relizes there was a scar in his cheeks. It was distracting, the scar trails trought his right eye covering his white skin. "Um...anyway–are you okay....man?" "Yeah.....im okay....uh thanks...stranger...." i answer awkwardly. I was still wearing my uniform and hat. I probably look stupid right now "Did you get fired?" The man quickly say. I flinch back as he was near me–closer than before. "Um...yeah..." i fidget my finger and step back a little looking at the side. "Well there is this bar that need someone to play the trumphet or sexaphone, can you play any of those?" Chapters get changes sometimes so reread every once in awhile!! story settings -in the 2000's contain sensitive topics : suicide, abuse, self harm, drugs, SA *** hello. this is my very first story that i actually put effort on, some chapters have bad grammar, theres might be spelling mistake english isnt really my first language and its my first time making a book(that i actually didnt write stuff and make plans), so ill change something in a chapter once in awhile so it will follow the plot to the next chapter. review,comments, anything really. is appreciated enjoy! from hell studio
B0o · 31.3K Views

administrator apokalips

Alvian, seorang karyawan muda, tewas dalam kecelakaan tabrak lari yang tragis di depan kantor tempatnya bekerja. Namun, kematian bukanlah akhir—dia terbangun di dunia apokalips yang hancur dan penuh monster, lalu menerima notifikasi: dia telah dipilih sebagai Administrator dunia tersebut. Diberi kekuatan untuk mengendalikan dan memodifikasi realitas apokalips, Alvian memutuskan untuk mengubah dunia yang suram itu menjadi sebuah game RPG bertema survival. Dengan kekuatan transendensi antara dua dunia, dia kembali ke Bumi, menyamar sebagai pengusaha teknologi, dan mendirikan EchoVerse Studios. Perusahaan itu merilis game VR revolusioner bernama Apocalypse Online, yang ternyata menggunakan dunia apokalips asli sebagai server permainannya. Tanpa diketahui para pemain, mereka menjelajahi dunia nyata yang dirancang dan dikontrol oleh Alvian, yang juga menciptakan avatar NPC bernama The Overseer sebagai alter egonya di dalam game. Sementara pemain menikmati sensasi realistis yang luar biasa, Alvian memanfaatkan data permainan untuk eksperimen sosial dan pencegahan bencana di dunia nyata. Namun, semuanya berubah ketika seorang pemain jenius bernama Anya mulai mencurigai bahwa dunia Apocalypse Online menyimpan rahasia yang jauh lebih besar. Kini, dengan identitasnya terancam terbongkar dan dua dunia dalam taruhannya, Alvian dihadapkan pada pilihan sulit: tetap bersembunyi di balik topeng, atau mengungkap kebenaran dan menghadapi konsekuensinya.
diiputr · 267 Views

CURSED BY FATE

Cursed by Fate is a tale of loss, resilience, and the unbreakable bond of family. In the coastal village of Ashford Bay, Johnny and Anabel's twin daughters, Ella and Isabella, are born with crescent moon-shaped birthmarks, marking them as heirs to a mysterious legacy. Tragedy strikes when a violent bandit raid kills Johnny, and Anabel, injured and falling into a coma, loses track of her daughters. During her coma, the twins are sent to an orphanage, adopted by different families, and renamed Christine and Phoenix. Johnny survives, but loses his memory in a later car accident. Anabel moves on and meets Tom, a divorced jailer. Fate intervenes when she meets Christine at the prison, recognizing her by the birthmark, leading to the reunion of the long-separated sisters. However, their healing journey is complicated by betrayal, family secrets, and the discovery of a dangerous curse tied to their birthmarks. As the twins learn to defend their powers, they face the threat of two powerful families, the Mythrions and the Primordials, who seek to steal their legacy. With the support of ancient spirits, the family is visited by one of these spirits, who brings with them a scepter of power and authority to pass on to Christine. This empowers her and instructs her to protect their family and their gifts from future threats. This event takes place at the art studio, where Christine and Phoenix are working. Meanwhile, Johnny regains his memories, and the family reunites with loved ones, including Tanya, who seeks redemption. The story is a powerful reminder that love and family can heal even the deepest wounds.
Precious_Nneji · 4.7K Views

HOW TO FIND A LEGITIMATE CRYPTO RECOVERY EXPERT//PASSCODE CYBER RECOVE

HOW TO FIND A LEGITIMATE CRYPTO RECOVERY EXPERT//PASSCODE CYBER RECOVERY PASSCODE CYBER RECOVERY WhatsApp: +1(647)399-4074 Telegram : @passcodecyberrecovery A clip titled “Joe Rogan Reveals Secret Ethereum Fork” autopay on YouTube, featuring Rogan’s unmistakable voice praising a supposed “ETH 2.0 upgrade” that promised early investors up to 10x returns. Everything about the video seemed authentic, Rogan's casual tone, the familiar podcast studio, and even commentary from a so-called “blockchain expert.” Skeptical but curious, I clicked the link in the video’s description, which led to a sleek, professional-looking website promoting a limited-time ETH fork token presale. The sense of urgency was palpable. The site displayed endorsements from prominent crypto influencers I already followed, blockchain analytics claiming legitimacy, and a countdown timer steadily ticking toward zero. My fear of missing out overrode my usual caution. Convinced I was getting in on something exclusive, I transferred 50 ETH worth nearly $150,000 at the time to the provided wallet address. In return, I received newly minted “ETH2” tokens. For the next 48 hours, I celebrated what I believed was a smart, early-access investment. Then it all unraveled. The ETH2 tokens suddenly plummeted to zero value. The website vanished without a trace. Soon after, the YouTube video was flagged and removed; it had been a deface. Panic set in. I immediately reached out to PASSCODE CYBER RECOVERY, a cryptocurrency forensics firm I’d seen mentioned in security forums. Within hours, their team began tracing the scam. They explained the mechanics: the scammers used a “rug pull” strategy. A convincing deface drew in victims, fake tokens were issued, and the moment investments peaked, the thieves drained all liquidity. Using on-chain analysis, PASSCODE CYBER RECOVERY  identified the scammers’ wallet addresses and tracked the flow of my ETH through various exchanges. They worked quickly with centralized platforms to freeze the stolen assets, leveraging anti-money laundering protocols. They also filed emergency legal requests, backed by blockchain evidence, to prove the funds were mine. After three tense weeks, they recovered 47.5 ETH a 95% success rate. The remaining 2.5 ETH had been funneled to anonymous wallets and was unrecoverable. This taught me hard lessons. Deep Fakes are terrifyingly convincing. Urgency is a red flag. And in crypto, acting quickly after a scam is crucial. Now, I double-check everything and I share my story to protect others. Crypto is powerful, but so are its predators. If scammed, don’t give up. With experts like PASSCODE CYBER RECOVERY , recovery is possible. Email: passcodecyber@adexec.com           support@passcodecyberrecovery.com Regards, Pamela Bennett
Pamela_Benett · 1.2K Views

Will you love me??

Gan Qi, 19 years old, uprooted from her hometown, she came alone from the countryside to Shanghai to find a job but unforturnately encountered criminals who were obsessed with her good looks. She ran into the 30-year-old Lu Qingxiang who was just betrayed by his girlfriend and frustrated by his career of the manufacture of robots, he inadvertently saved her by chance. Since then, Gan Qi followed Lu Qingxiang in obscurity. With the development of Qingxiang's career, his mother urged him to get married, he casually married with Gan Qi and got a child, he thought that their marriage is each takes what he needs, she married him just for the sake of money, and he married her by the order of his mother. Deeply hurted by his first love, this marriage had not been able to repair the heart of Qingxiang, they had been dead and lived for ten years of married life of sex with no love. Qingxiang made unlimited demands to her and Gan Qi always followed his advices. Ten years later, Gan Qi's aunt died, she had no choice but to return to her hometown and met her childhood friend Yang Xing, they became partners to run a dance studio, they got along very well, Gan Qi's love rekindled, she wanted to divorce Qingxiang. At the same time, with the huge success of his career of AI, Qingxiang has become the man of the hour. He has also countless confidantes around him, he saw Gan Qi change and started to be tempted, their marriage can still last? Will there be love between them?
Chienjiao · 7.8K Views
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