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Power is a heavy crown, and Titania—the superhuman Iron Queen of St. Petersburg—wears it with grace and fury. But the girl behind the mask? She's a neurotic mess having the worst week of her life. Roxanna Paraveesh Shapiro thought she could handle it. Moving to college. Losing the only friends she had. Balancing duty with the small hope of something resembling a normal life. Then Dianna Rodgers happened—chaotic, magnetic, utterly infuriating. A punk-rock wildcard with no powers, no fear, and no clue what she’s about to fall into. Faith, love, power, and pain collide in a world where miracles wear body armor, and salvation may come on high, but is delivered by the girl who refuses to let go. When the world expects a weapon, what happens when you give them a heart instead?

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.

Looking for manga artists DM me on discord (rloxx) This is the first 1 Season of Red Death (Red Death Season 1) In the world of 'RedDeath,' power and darkness collide as young warrior Ryu navigates a tumultuous journey. Guided by the mysterious Yizo, Ryu grapples with his destiny amidst the chaos of warring emperors and demon lords. As Ryu confronts moral dilemmas and battles his inner demons, Ryu's past and his struggle for identity take center stage, shaping his choices and defining his path. In this gripping tale of power and redemption, 'RedDeath' explores the enduring struggle between light and darkness, with Ryu at its heart.

In the glittering world of business, power is the ultimate prize — and Li Zhenyu has spent his entire life mastering the game. At just 21, he’s already a ruthless, manipulative force, controlling vast fortunes and business empires. With his mysterious charm and deadly intelligence, he’s the perfect puppet master, moving everyone around him like pieces on a chessboard. His greatest asset? His wife, Shen Yinyin — the brilliant and seductive general manager of his company, whose beauty and power mask the secrets hidden within their marriage. Despite their seemingly perfect partnership, cracks begin to show when Yinyin uncovers unsettling truths about Zhenyu’s manipulations and the dark web of lies he’s spun to control her, his family, and everyone around him. The couple is caught in a dangerous game where love and betrayal intertwine, and every move could be the last. But as Zhenyu's grip on his empire begins to falter, enemies from within and without move to shatter the carefully constructed world he's built. His loyal assistant, Qiulan, is torn between duty to her master and the growing realization that Zhenyu’s thirst for control has led them all down a path of destruction. Meanwhile, Feng Yun, the ambitious rival CEO, prepares to strike, knowing the time is ripe to take everything Zhenyu has worked for. In this world of high-stakes business, psychological warfare, and forbidden passions, no one is truly who they appear to be. As the tension escalates, Yinyin is forced to confront the question: Can love survive when the man she married is a monster in disguise? And when the veil of deception finally falls, will Zhenyu be able to maintain his hold on her, or will the secrets he’s buried tear their world apart? Beneath the Velvet Mask is a dark, twisted exploration of obsession, power, and the fragility of trust. With every chapter, secrets are revealed, alliances shift, and the stakes get higher. In a world where manipulation is currency, can anyone truly win — or are they all just pawns in a game where the rules change with every move?

In the ash-choked ruins of the Blightlands, where forgotten gods whisper from shattered temples and crimson moons watch from broken skies, mercenary Silas Mar takes a blood-bound contract he can’t refuse. His task: escort Virelle — a sharp-tongued, half-demon woman with cursed blood and more secrets than scars — across a land that chews up the living and spits out the dead. But nothing about this job is what it seems. Their journey will drag them through haunted cities, unraveling oaths, vengeful memories, and ancient horrors that refuse to stay buried. As Silas and Virelle inch toward the Hollow Coast — and the door that screams beyond it — they’ll uncover the truth behind a forgotten pact, one written in blood, betrayal, and names that were never meant to be spoken. The only thing more dangerous than the creatures hunting them... is the price of keeping their word.

In 1991, the USSR, the biggest country in the world dissolved. The country's leader has betrayed their people again and again. But, what if, in 1979, before the Soviet army invaded Afghanistan, the whole country was transferred to an Isekai, that existed with magic, the undead, elves, dwarfs, and others. The undead empire invaded them, opening the Pandora box. The red bear has now awoken, and the world will see his might.

A Lone Red Samurai wanders the streets of Akuza, the capital city of Lukia fighting crime. At day he is Danso Narahara a military agent. As Danso attempts balancing his life as Red Samurai and Danso he gets thrown into the dark mysteries of his supervillains, along with the mysteries of the Earth and the dimensions beyond.

A legend reborn. A kingdom on the brink. A girl who never asked to be chosen... She was once the strongest being in all of Eden Land. Her crimson-red eyes, glowing with otherworldly ki, struck awe into even the gods. They called her the Red-Eyed Princess—a divine knight who tamed the elemental dragons, united the sacred weapons, and ended the First Multinational War with a single swing of her blade. She was unmatched. Unbreakable. Until fear turned admiration into betrayal. Banished. Assassinated. Erased from history by those who feared her power would become their ruin. Centuries passed. Eden Land fractured. The Divine Knights fell into ruin, divided by doubt and blinded by politics. Some worshipped her as a fallen savior. Others cursed her name as a power-hungry tyrant. But one prophecy remained: “When darkness rises again, so shall the one with crimson eyes.” Enter Fujino Shizuka, A rebellious 15-year-old martial arts prodigy from Earth—infamous in Tokyo’s back alleys as the feared “Princess of St. Agnes.” She thought her life was already a storm of misunderstanding and exile. But everything changes the moment she is pulled into a mysterious world she’s never heard of... ...a world where people whisper her name before she even speaks it. A world where she is rumored to be the reincarnation of the Red-Eyed Princess Was the Red-Eyed Princess a hero… or a monster? And in the end, will Shizuka bring peace to Eden Land… or become the storm that destroys it?

--- VELVET CHAINS "She was never his prisoner — she was his punishment." Elira Vale was forged in silence—trained to infiltrate, manipulate, and vanish without a trace. Her latest assignment? Take down the Moreaux Syndicate from the inside. To do that, she must get close to its heir: Azriel Moreaux—a man known for his cold precision, strategic mind, and the trail of blood he never bothers to wipe clean. But Azriel has secrets of his own. He’s known from the beginning that Elira isn’t who she pretends to be. Still, instead of turning her in... He keeps her close. Closer than anyone’s ever been. She becomes his assistant. His shadow. His obsession. What begins as a trap turns into a war of twisted desire. Now, neither of them can tell where the lies end and the craving begins. Because Elira was never just a spy. And Azriel? He doesn’t want justice. He wants her broken. And in the end— She was never his prisoner. She was his punishment. ---

_What if the only way to save the one you love… is to break every rule ever written?_ Rose isn’t your average teenager. Born into a life of wealth but raised in loneliness, her only true companions are Bella—her fiercely loyal, boy-crazy best friend—and Tony, the charming captain of the football team with a surprising knack for coding. But Rose has something most girls don't: a photographic memory, a genius-level gift for coding, and a quiet fire burning beneath her shy exterior. When the one person Rose ever loved is arrested for a high-profile diamond theft he didn’t commit, her life flips upside down. The police have evidence. The news has headlines. But Rose has a feeling—and she knows the truth hides in encrypted data, buried secrets, and locked-down systems. To prove his innocence, Rose, Bella, and Tony must dive headfirst into a world of dangerous codes, high-tech secrets, and heart-stopping escapes. The path leads them to a world where nothing is as it seems. *Get ready for a high-stakes mission where loyalty is tested, friendships are pushed to the edge, and every piece of information could be the key… or the trap.*

After an unfortunate night, Meredith Hood found herself stabbed to death. She then woke up in a strange new world, one where werewolves and humans were locked in war. Confused, she soon learned that she had been thrust into the middle of a prophecy meant to bring balance or ruin to the realm. But Meredith wasn't a hero; she was just an ordinary wage worker who had wanted a normal life. Refusing to play along, she tried to find a way out of the mess. However, the forces of fate weren't so easily ignored, and she soon found herself caught in a love triangle between a prince and a werewolf.

"You're the most callous person I've ever met!" I yelled. "It's not like you're a saint either, Siren." "Red," I correct him. Right when I thought he was inhuman, there was twinkle in his eye when I said this. Ever since the disappearance of his now non existing significant 'other. Nothing else mattered to him. So he thought at least. He was the monster in his favorite song, the repulsive one, he was the nostalgic, rare breed, that adored the smell of gasoline. She, oh she was the Siren. The exquisite in all man's eyes. She was known as the ray of danger... but she truly was a ray of sunshine. She, solemnly wanting a better future for herself. He, doing what he did best. He killed with no remorse. He lived for blood and pain And I just hoped I wasn't his next victim. What happens when a tornado and a volcano meet again? Find out

Every girl has dreamed of that boy: crisp white shirts, eyes like frost-kissed glass. In the halls of Eldenwood Academy, sixteen-year-old Vivian Vaughn reigns as its velvet rebel—loud, defiant, and infamous. While the world calls her "Vivi," only Adrian Stone uses her full name, his voice a blade of ice: "Vivian Vaughn, end this childish game." She grins up at his Arctic gaze. "Make me. Be my boyfriend." "...Impossible." But Vivian learns nothing is impossible when you fight with your whole soul. He’s the ethereal genius who ignited her heart, worth every reckless leap. She’s Vivian Vaughn; he’s Adrian Stone. One day, she will be his most treasured gem. Years Later | 20 Years Old At an elite Manhattan restaurant, Eldenwood’s alumni gather. Time flips fortunes: once-timid girls now flaunt miniskirts and Louboutins, dissecting Ivy League glory. Their eyes dart to Vivian—the fallen heiress in faded jeans, exiled and broke. "Where do you work these days?" one smirks. Vivian’s reply dies as a tall figure parts the crowd. Adrian’s hand brushes hers, warm and claiming: "Darling, you forgot your phone." Silence. Someone gasps: "...Adrian?" Eldenwood’s unattainable star—now a visionary architect—has plunged into the "sewer" they scorn. Midnight | Penthouse Suite Adrian’s breath scorches Vivian’s neck. "Why not tell her you graduated from Yale before her? That you’re her senior?" His voice is gravel and velvet. She shivers, laughing into the pillow. "She was already green. Why twist the knife?" He growls, hands turning desperate— "Adrian—" "Say my name again." Vivian: She loves like a wildfire—all-consuming. Adrian: She’s his sun. His redemption.

The dark terrified you, it was full of monsters, they shared the same blood as you, so you ran toward the red light, and stood under it Taking back your breath, you felt safe, you felt warm, until you saw your own flesh melting, boiling In dread, you tried to escape, to come back to the dark, but your limbs already turned into a mass of blood and rotting meat, the pain burned, you drowned in your own flesh, now you look like nothing You stretch an arm to reach the sky, but you were begging your killer to save you, you shouted for the devil, you kneeled for the red light

In a quiet story of unspoken love, a young man wrestles with the bittersweet ache of admiring someone from afar. Every glance, every smile from her stirs his heart, yet he knows he can never truly reach her.

She was meant to be his bride—claimed by him the moment their families made the arrangement. But when she runs, believing she can escape his obsessive love, he chases. Everywhere she turns, he’s there. Watching. Waiting. Worshiping. He won’t hurt her. But he will make sure she never leaves him again. She’s the daughter of a rival family, captured as leverage in a war between syndicates. But instead of punishment, she becomes a treasured possession—his most precious jewel. He offers her everything: luxury, safety, power. But the price? She must love him back.

The story begins with a birth unlike any other. The universe watches, and the face in the sky revels in it. Riven Newman and his companion Adam (A seemingly futuristic AI companion in the form of a sphere with wings) travel to the black order. The black order is Riven's best lead at finding his father. Unfortunately, corruption, mysticism, and a world that doesn't appreciate his cursed nature make the road difficult.

A heiress. Elegant, wanted, respected. She is a heiress alright, but without the respect, barely noticed. “ I belong here, I am a part of this family, I deserve everything the rest of you have!” Adele yells, voice reeking with pain, contempt. “You don't belong here child, at least not in this life...

An indubitable tragic love story of two souls, Lee Rang and Kim Yuri, who fought between love and hate will meet ,embrace and heal each others wounds. Kim Yuri, the daughter of a famous business man falls in love with a devilish former CEO and the most feared mafia in the darks, Lee Rang, who marries her just to kill her father and destroy her family. From being a worst husband and worst father to the best husband and best father one can ever have. He was given a second chance to correct his wrong deed's that he did in past which costed him his life. ----- Volume: 1 Taking his revenge by killing his enemies. Follow me at my discord: jungkooks_luna #7728

A bloodier and more expansive look at the MHA world from the perspective of an OC

La mente es un mundo completamente diferente a lo que podemos ver, nos hace pensar, crear, vivir, pero tiene un lado oscuro y es que nos puede engañar, hacernos creer en lo inexistente, nos hace crear ilusiones que nos pueden destruir de manera tan cruel nuestro corazón, así como la realidad destruye nuestros sueños. La trama gira en torno a Laura Christina Truinstra Lostwood, una chica de 19 años con un pasado tan oscuro como una noche sin estrellas. Su vida da un giro inesperado cuando se encuentra con Erick Vries Janssen, una criatura que alguna vez creyó inexistente. No solo este encuentro altera su percepción de la realidad, sino que también pone en marcha una serie de eventos que involucran a sus amigos más cercanos. A medida que se enredan en una red de secretos, se ven expuestos bajo la luz de la luna roja. Si tienes curiosidad por explorar las vueltas y revueltas que darán forma a la vida de nuestra protagonista, ¡mantente atento y descubre los intrigantes escenarios que te esperan en esta cautivadora novela web! By: Yileidi Pinales Ig: @551_cccy

"Blood in Velvet", weaving together romance, mystery, and mafia action in a high-stakes, emotionally intense story. --- Title: Blood in Velvet Genre: Romantic thriller / Mystery / Mafia action --- Logline: When a gifted art restorer is blackmailed by a powerful mafia family into forging a stolen painting, she secretly allies with an embedded federal agent. As the deception deepens and a deadly secret tied to the painting comes to light, she finds herself caught between love, survival, and a criminal empire on the edge of war. --- Main Characters: Eva Duvall (28) – Talented, independent, emotionally guarded. A top-tier art restorer known for her precision and discretion. Haunted by her family’s criminal past and her brother's mysterious death. Luca Moretti (32) – The charismatic heir to the Moretti crime family. Publicly smooth and refined; privately dangerous, calculating—and quietly desperate to break free from his father’s shadow. Julian Cross (35) – Undercover FBI agent embedded in the Moretti family as an “art dealer.” Focused, strategic, and morally conflicted. Eva is his only way to bring the family down… but he didn’t expect to care for her. Don Vittorio Moretti (60s) – Ruthless head of the Moretti family. Commands respect through fear. Sees Eva as a useful pawn and potential leverage. ---

They killed the star. Now the game belongs to his ghost. Eli Ward was a football prodigy—until his own teammates, driven by jealousy, ended his life after the biggest match of his career. But fate had other plans. Reborn in the body of a gifted young striker in Brazil, Eli awakens with all his memories intact—and a burning desire for vengeance. Armed with talent, rage, and a second chance, he’ll rise through the ranks of the global football world—not just to reclaim the spotlight, but to bring justice to the field. One by one, he’ll face the teammates who betrayed him… and this time, there’s no referee to save them. The beautiful game just got bloody.

Living alone after being left by her foster parents, having no friends, and not remembering her childhood, that's a brief glimpse into Chairey's life. The girl who enjoys rain, chocolate mint ice cream, and mystery novels never knew who her biological parents were and never wanted to know. Currently, the most important desire for Chairey is to have a friend. Her simple life suddenly changes due to an old cellphone she finds in the library. The introduction to two men named Rei and Zen leads Chairey into the dark underbelly of life. Coincidentally, Zen, the mysterious guy involved in an illegal syndicate who captures Chairey's interest, shares a similar aspect: he doesn't remember his childhood either. Slowly, the mysteries surrounding Chairey and Zen's pasts begin to unravel, especially when a girl with a similar face to Chairey's suddenly appears before them.

Rosila thought the masquerade ball was just a fairytale evening—glamour, charm, and mystery. But when she wakes up in a stranger’s lavish mansion with no memory of how she got there, the fairytale turns into a nightmare. The man she vaguely remembers is powerful, dangerous, and disturbingly seductive. She never said yes, yet her body bears the marks of his hunger. Now trapped in a maze of locked doors, Rosila must find a way out before he finds her again. But when desire and danger intertwine, escape may not be as easy—or as simple—as it seems. He took her without consent. Now she must escape... or lose herself to his darkness forever.